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LIBRARY

OF THE

MASSACHUSETTS
AGRICULTURAL
COLLEGE

5m-12-'29. No. 7461

FLOf^

x/.n

INDEX TO VOLUME XI.

rwn.

^/. II

A British .Trade Organization... 308

A i'oreigner's Compassion 56

A Modern Mill for Modern Meth-
ods 94S

Acalypha hispida (.Sanderi), 109,

bgi, 856 S91

Adiantum O'Brienii 1.20

Seed cleaning 1276

Adornment of R. R. Stations.... 283
Advertisements, mentioning prices

in 1078

Advertisers' Index 469

Advertising Beats Traveling

Agents 1056

Aitantiis 1080

Air on Return Pipes 161

Alinite, the new soil bacteria,732, 1104

Alkaline Phosphate of Lime 541

Allamanda Williamsii 8

Alyssums Hardy 25S

Amateurs and ProfessTonaTs 11 04

American Association of Nursery-
men 583, 627

Carnation Society 710

Report of Philadelphia meet-
ing. 161, 167, 191. 193. 200,

231. 254, 310. 311 312

Seedlings certificated by 170

View of Exhibition *i93

Dahlia Society 923. 947. 9^6

Institute Show 564. 630

Park and Outdoor Art Associa-
tion 583. 692, 1144

Poniological Society, meeting of

892, 897 912

Program 747

An Old Refrain 492

Anemones Forcing 625

Apple Industry in Iowa, decline

of 1073

Aquariunv Cement 231

Plants 304

Aquatics 998

Arabis Alpina (Corbeille d' Ar-
gent) 500

Araucaria tops, rooting 906

Arbor Vitas, a Pyratnidal 583

Areca Ilsemanii 521

Ashes, meat and bone 51

Asparagus deflexus no

House, a Chicago *5i9

Sprengeri 752

compacta 81

Aster Bug, an, and its work* .... 1298

Asters, branching 342, 369

in California *752

Astilbe Ja onica for Easter 1253

Aubrietias *27g

Azalea, Anthony Koster 434

Haerensiana 726

Purity 434

Azaleas. Time to Trim 813

Bacteria, The relation of to the

Nutrition of Plants 4641 494

Bamboos for House Decoration... 812
Bananas for sub-tropical Bedding. "470

Barry, Wm. C. (portrait; iJ97

Bean, Sutton'^ Hybrid 71

"Beautie's Flower Garden" 605

Bedding and Window Box Plants. 135
Beeches, cut-leaved and fern-
leaved 627

Begpnia, Double Vernon 299

Duchess of Edinburgh 772

Gloire de Lorraine. . .31, 301* 1276

Improved 972

light colored sport of 1290

white sport of 1156

egonias, new frilled Tuberous-
rooted *iio6

-Igian Horticulture 1003

■lie Isle Park, boating in *7i2

■nches, construction of for sub-
watering 440

ickberry. White Iceberg 7^7

'eding of Pruned Trees 1220

iler, Gorton side feed *542

'ft, depth of 51

'apltn 444

^''eathered sectional* 635

le Meal, its use and abuse.. 71, 104

k, an uncompleted 1205

klets £or Retail Use 234

._ouks Received —

Bush Fruits, 334; Chrysanthe-
mums, How to Grow, 472; Cut
Flower Grower, the Modern
Practical. 32; Evolution of our
Native Fruits, the, 57 ; Ferns,
How to Know the, ^17; Floral
Designing, 970; Florists' Man-
ual, 1 1 78 ; Gardens, Our, 67 1 ;
Ginseng, 822 ; Home Grounds,
How to Plan the. 468; Hot
Beds and Cold Frames for the
South. 1202; Landscape Gar-
dening, 822; Landscape Garden-
ing as applied to Home Decora-
tion, 417; Missouri Botanical
Garden, Tenth Report, 711;
Mushrooms, How to Grow, 324;
Mushrooms. Student's Handbook
of, 1250; Orchid Hybrids, 750;
Orchid Cultivator's Guide; 1155;
Ornamental Shrubs for Garden.
Lawn and Park Making, 822;
Plants, First Lessons with, 107;
S. A. F. Proceedings, 1202;
Spraying for Profit, 324; Tele-
graph and Cable Code, 730;
Vegetable Culture. 8 ; Violet
Culture, 1 46 ; Violet Culture
^ ,,__:_i _ — , — c. ur;u

Books Received page

Flowers, A Guide to, 517; Year
Book, Department of Agricul-
ture 540

Botany, The Study of 1298

Borers in Trees 627

Bowling Association National

Florists 851

Match at Detroit 851

Trophies at Detroit 788

Trophy, a National 646

Brake and Coaster "334

Briefs for Busy Florists, 31, 51,
79, no, 128, 174, 199, 228, 301,
333. 419. 447. 490, 519, 535. 567.
613. 633, 652. 673, 694, 712, 753,
773, 821, 845. 873. 888, .919.
952, 972, 995. 1033, 1057, 1080,
1 104, 1 129, 1 1 56, 1175, 1229,

1248, 1270 1297

Budd. Professor J. L 52

Budding* 812

Building Commercial Greenhouses. 976
Business Extension, a field for. . . 10^4

Outlook, The 24, 25. 58, 81

Bulb Culture in Bermuda, Pres-
ent Condition of* 494

Farms, The Dutch 551, 605

Growing in Washington, 626,

650, 711, 83S 1071

Bulbs. Dutch 438, 470

Calanthe Sanderiana 366

Calceolarias and Cineraria* 161

California Privet, appraisement of 1281J
California Tulips and Other

Bulbs for Forcing* 919

Calla Disease, The 71, 127

Callirhoe involucrata* 419

Camellias, white 342

Campanula Mayii ; 94J

Canada, Plant Shipments to...... 196

Canadian Horticultural Associa-
tion, 8 1 2, 870, 920, 943, 967, 1034

Candytuft, Little Prince 780

Canna Italia 1297

Canna Seed, Germination of 223

Cannas:. .

Pres. Bradley, 521; Souv. de
Chaquarand, 1112; Mon. J arry
Desloges, 1 1 12 ; Mandarin, 143 ;
Qlympia, 1202; Red Indian,
J43; Gov. Roosevelt, 970; Vic-
tory, 145 ; Franciscois Vuille-

renet 1 1 1 2

Carnations:

American Carnation Society, 55, 133

Convention. . . loi, 222, 336, 445

Detroit meeting 819

Scale 517

Around Ottawa, Ont 80

at Evanston, 111 228

at Hinsdale, 111 80

at Summit, N. J z6

Buds, spot on 1 1 29

Bursters 293

Commercial Fertilizers and

Their Relation to 164-5

Condition of Crops, 894-5, 922, 923

Cutting Bench Fungus 26

Cuttings, care of 4

Lifting, the 55

Standard for 371

Deal, a Big 82

Disbudding 1 276

Establishment, a Modern* 55

Exhibition at Boston 228

Fertilizer for 1276

Fragrance of 254

From a Retail Standpoint 163

Galore 135

Growers, Among Wsstern 1274

House of* 873

Houses of Two* 445

In Solid Beds 196

Indoors all Summer loi, 164

Latest Facts about 293

Manures for 133

Marketing the Flowers 228

Nomenclature 104

Notes on Recent Introductions,

130- 133

Number of Blooms to a Plant. 80

Overfeeding 161

Outdoor for Summer use 1297

Raising New Varieties from

Seed* 254

Registration of New Varieties,

260, 310

Shading 335

Show. A Canadian 226

at Grand Rapids 295

Sleepy iq6

Soda for Potash, substitution of 850

Soil for 706

Experiments with 199

Preparation of Outside for... Sfo

Splitting of Eldorado 281

Stem Rot in 977

. Trouble, a 161

Temperature, Plants in 1276

\'arieties —

Maud Adams* (Supplt Feb.
ir), 1.12, 337, 390, 469. 472.
496; Alma, 132, 146; America.
60 (Illus. Supplt. Feb. 11),
132. 166. 302: Eleanor Ames,
1T02: Arethusa. 228; Clara
Barton. 394: Beau Ideal.
1150; Belle Butte. 304; Bon
Ton, 137: Harriett Bradford.
1.12: Brilliant, 304, 496; Cali-
forni.T Gold. 630. 1256; Car-
din.-ilis.* ni. 133: Judge
Chapin. 80: Madame Chapman.
874. 10S3: Chicago, 308;
rtirtctma.; "Rrii;*" i^nR- rivf1*»

Carnations paqb

970; Conch Shell, 133, 146;
Conquest, 1298; G. H. Crane,
131. '13-; *-"awlord, 322; Ethel
Crocker, 1004, 1122, 1129,
1 140 ; Helen JJeau, 132 ; Ad-
miral Dewey, 226, 302; Doro-
thy, 1256; John H. Dunlop,
22b, 472; Eldorado, 1150;
iilinore, 1256; Emiline,* 131,
133; Enquirer, 1256; Estella,
2UO, i25t>; Eunice, 139, 1146;
Evanston, ^^8 ; Lulu Fischer,
1253; Flanagan, 1274; Dor-
othy Forbes, 1289; Elsie
Furgeson, 132; Glacier, 1 32 ;
Gen. Gomez, 132, 166; Han-
cock's Seedling No. 4*.
(.Supplt. Feb. 11), 133, 146;
Helen Gould, 229, 394 ; Gov-
ernor Griggs, 26, 133', 166;
Hanna-Hobart, 167, 192",
Carter Harrison, 190; Philip
Hcilig, Jr., 630; Joe H. Hill,
229; John Hinkle, 132; Indi-
ana, 229, 1080, 1274; Irene,
874, 1147, 1256; Jupiter, 200;
Keystone, 630; Pansy Keiley,
1274; Lady Edgar, 472; Lady
Laurier, 472; Lady MacDon-
ald, 226 ; Lady Minto, 226,
472 ; Lady Thompson, 472 ;
Lady Van Home, 226, 472;
Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson, 35,
82, 86 (Supplt. Feb. 11*), 228,
1149, 1150; Mrs. Thos. W.
Lawson, Beaten, 414; Mrs.
Bertram Lippincott, 166; Lip-
ton, 1179; Little Pink, 970;
Genevieve Lord, 302, 448, 550,
1147, 1183, 1256; Dorothy
Mandell, 26; General Maceo,
166; The ^larquis, 135, 166,
^7-^, i73f 302, 340, 520;
Mars, 166; Melba, 26, 60
* Supplt. Feb. i:, 132, 151,
166, 302; Mercury, 200; Mer-
rimac, 57, 166; Mrs. Miller,
132; Moore's Crimson, 26;
Morn, 228; Neptune, 200; No.
14 — 99, 1 1 22, 1293 ; No. 666,
1122, 1253, 1256, 1274*,
Olympia, 109, 166, 173; Opal,
Supplt.* Feb. II, 133, 166;
Oregon, 394; Leslie Paul, 132;
Senator Perkins, 1274; Pink
Beauty, 86, 166; Progress, 133,
228*; Rainbow, 1149; Red
Wave, 190; Revenge, 1274;
Matt. Richmond, 302, 1 147 ;
Rising Sun, 200; Governor
Roosevelt, 5 1 6, 630, 1253 ;
Rosemont, 166; Roslyn, 139;
Grace Runyon, 132; Sandusky,
146, 199*; Saturn, 200; Saxon,
1178; Scarlet Wave, 1 18;
T. E. Sibley, 1298;

Louise Sievers, 1274; Stella,
1150; Superior, 394; Dorothy
Test, 422; Dr. Tevis, 132;
The Maine, 1274; Uranus,
200 ; Venus. 200 ; Vesuvius,
200: Vulcan", 199; Ward's
Seedling, 39-'96. Suppt.* Feb.
II, '99; Anna Webb, 436, 472;
Weber & Son's Seedling, 38-
'q6, "Supp. Feb. 11, 133 ;
Mary Wheeler. 229 ; White
Flyer. 11 12; May Whitney,

1102; Young America 14*

Winter-flowering Malmaison . . . 254

Wreaths 135

Catalogue of Frnits, Revised.... 970
Vick's Golden Wedding Edition 82
Catalogues, Seedsmen's, oTd ana

new* 564

Cattleya Fly, The. and Its Grub*.78. 79

Cattlevas, Two Good 104

Cauliflower under glass 821

Cement, aquarium 23 1

Cemeteries, winter decorations for 33
Census of Plants grown under

glass 1222, 1250

Centaurea imperalis 786

Cerasus pseudo-cerasus, James H.

Veitch 753

Certificates. The Value of 312

Chabo-HJbo. a famous" 1226-8

Challenge, The Lawson, 108, 142,

147, 229

accepted 104

Cherry Pest, a new 1056

Chestnuts, grafting 393

Chicago Florists'^ Float* 1058

Childsia Wercklei 1 029

Christmas Trade 6, 25, 1291

Trees, New York's First 1269

Chrysanthemums 972, loSo, 1177

A Query 342

Artistic varieties* 1204

at Theo, Bock's, Hamilton, O... 1112

Early 418

For New Orleans 367

For Pot plants 160

French Novelties 1269

in Japan 892

List of .Varieties for Various

Purposes 51

Nomenclature 870

Review of Market for 1899 1244

Rn5t on 496, 1153, 1231, 1272

Societv. a Live 588

of America, dates of Committee

Meetings looT

Scale nf Points in judging... 819

Silver Cup 1052, 1295

Snorts IIS4

Varieties — Lady Anglesey*. 1150;
Col. D. Appleton. T121. ii>;o,
1 131. 1 1 79; President Bevin.
Tii;!*; Mrs. R. N. Bird. 1149;
Blizzard. 222; Bonita*. 11 50;
Mrs. C. Bown. 81 ; Bronze
Beauty, 1180; Mrs. George
Brown, 1147: Wm. J. Brvan,
it8o: Mme. R. Cadbury. 1267;
Mme. Marie Calvat, 1267;

Chrysanthbmums page

Chestnut Hill, 1178; Colum-
bia, 1175; Richard Croker,
II 77; Miss Florence Denzer,
1295; Timothy Eaton, 1 183;
Margaret Enright, 1203; Eula-
lie, 1 178, I296-7"; B. Geroud,
1050: Gold-Mine, 1227; Mrs.
A. H. Hall, 1156; F. Hardy.
25; Intensity, 1203; Mrs. Geo.
C. Jenkins, 1098, 1109, 1147;
H. J. Jones, 81, 1131'; Gen-
eral Joubert, 117S, iiSi; Klon-
dike, 1 156; Ladysmith, 1 183;
Lavender Queen, 1 203 ; Geor-
gina McDonald, 1079; Mar-
guerite, 1098; Mrs. Mease, 53;
Walter Molatsch, 1079, 1104';
Florence Moiyneux, 1 156;
Monrovia, 1079; Nesota, 1130;
Oresco, 1150; Orizaba, 1:50,
1178; Mrs. C. H. fayne,"
1J51; Edith Pilkington, 1156;
T. C. Piatt, 1175; Pluma,
1203; Pride of Stokill*, 1151;
Primo, 1054; Regalia, 1180;
Reg^na, 10; Col. Roosevelt,
1 180; Rough Rider, 1180; Mrs.
Edward Salyer, 1203, 1254*;
Admiral Schley, 1 121 ; Mrs.
W. Seward, 81; Shamrock,
1175; Silver Cup, 1180; Hon.
W. F. D. Smith, 81; Souci,
1121 ; Stelleta, 1203, 1227;
Superba, 1 244 ; J. R. Upton.
1267; Toronto, 1183; Victoria,
1178, 1181; G. J. Warren, 53;
Mrs. H. Weeks, 1267; White
Bonnaffon, 1203, 1227; White
Plume, 1180; Winona,* 1 150;
Lord Wolsey, 11 88; Xeno,
1 147^ Yellow Alme. Carnot,
53; /aza, 1 121, 1204.*
Cincinnati Florists' Society,

Monthly Show, Prize List 1054

Cinerarias and Calceolarias 161

Clematis Disease, a 687

in pots 366

Pammula 606

Clivias ■ . 434

Coal, Changing from Egg to Pea. 752

Sifted 1033

The Best 586

Cold Storage House, a 813

Coleus thyrsiodens 110

College Belle, The 521

Columbia Motor Carrier 10

Commercial Fertilizers and Their

Relation to Carnations . .- 1645

Commission Dealers N. Y. and

Provincial Buyers 650

Concrete Walls for Greenhouses.. 568
Conservatories, New, at Central

Park. _N. Y ._ 968

Convention, an old-time 792

Corporation Scheme, The 848-9

Cosmos Klondyke (color illus.) . .

73, 104, 127
Cost, Estimated, of Greenhouses. . 161
Covent Garden, Center Market,

London* 632

Craig. W. P., President-elect
American Carnation Society

(Portrait) 193

Credits, again 10

Crinums, treatment of 342

Cryptomeria Japonica 707

Cup. The Michel* 133

Custom House Difficulties, 588.

630, 767. 839, 946

Laws. Revision of 822

Report of S. A. F. Committee

on 48

Cut Flower Business, Possibilities

of 519

Store, a wholes le* 544

Cycas revoluta stems, starting. . . . 62^

Cyclamen 625

Cyclamens for Christmas 1057

Cyclopedia of American Horticul-
ture 1226

Cydonia 1080

Cyperus, alternifolius io8r

Cytisus andreana sqi

scoparius prsecox 471

Daffodil Victoria 518

Dahlia Society 394, 417

Storm King (Blizzard*) 295

Dahlias at Purcellville. Va 993

Diseased 732

for Christmas 633

new -972

Decoration Day, Flowers for .... 567

Detroit and The Convention .... 795

Deutzia Lemoinei 47 1

Dichorisandra thyrsiflora, as a

Bedding Plant 1268

Dingee. Chas. (Portrait) 259

Dipladenia, Mrs. George McWil-

Ham* 1297

Dipladenia, Lois M. Whitin .... 774

Disease, a clematis 687

in Vegetable Life 56

Diseases and Insects in Plant Life 57-i

of the Aster 926

Dodder 774

Dorner. Fred. Sr Son's Co 445

Dmc.Tna cannajfoHa var 949

Gndseffiana as a Basket Plant* 1032

indivisa 708

lifting from open ground . . . 1023
Drecr & Co.'s new range of

greenhouses* 1 1 75

Droucrht. The Protracted 630

Dwarf Fruit Trees* 65 !i

Dwarfed Trees in Jardinieres .... 1228

Easter Fashions, Metropolitan . . . 340
Flowers as Religious Symbols.. 393

Plants for 1 276

Prospects around New York....
Trade, a Department Store's . . . 393

Edgar vs. Breck 307

Electric Light in Greenhouse

Work 1 080

Temperature Indicator, an 1103

Worm Eradicator 219

Elizabeth Nursery Co., The* .... 293

Erica propendens 434

Ericas for Winter Flowering 1033

Establishing Business as a Grower 278

Eupatorium Trieste" 301

Evergreens, Cuttings of 1248

for winter effect only 35

from seed 287

Japanese Dwarf 67a

Evodia elegans* 291

Expansion Tank overflowing .... 51
Experiment Stations ana the

Florists 874

Experiment Stations, Bulletins of
Annual Flowers, 518; Aspara-
gus Rust, 567; Bark Beetle, The
Fruit Tree, 538; Berries, some
good, 567; Chinch Bug, the, 172;
Cold Storage fur I'^rult, 567;
Corn Culture in the South, 172;
Fertilizers, 172; Fertilizers,
chemical, Plant growing with,
S73; Flax Culture, 172; Forage
Plants, 172; Grapevine Flee Bee-
tle, 172; Grages. How Ringing
affects, 51S; Grasses, American,
873; Grasshoppers, How to Kill,
873 ; Hessian Fly, The, 172,
873 ; Hints on Rural Home
Grounds, 518; Insects injurious
to garden and orchard crops,
518; Lettuce, Head, Forc-
ing, 567; Millets, 873; Orchard
Cultivation, 172; Pea, The Flat,
567; Peas, Cow, 567; Osier Cul-
ture, 1 72 ; Peach Leaf Curl,
567; Peach Tree Borer, 538;
Potato Culture, 172; Rose Cul-
ture in Oregon, 11 55; San Jose
Scale, 172; San Jose S*-^!** in
Ohio. 51S, S73; Small
Tests, 172, S18, 583;

Fruits, Two Pests of

Spraying Apple Trees
Street Sweepings. Fei
Value of, 172; Sugar
Fungous Diseases of. 56'
etable Garden. The, 518;
Bean, The, 873; Worn
Army 07

Fall Planting . .

Fashions in Baskets, Jardmi-
etc V . .

Fern Balls*

culture

Nephrolepis Washingtonit

Fernery, constructing a . .

Ferns, Hardy

in Jamaica

Treatment of

Fertilizer for Carnations .

Marl as a

Fire Insurance 200, 226,

association discontinued ..416,

Fittings. Greenhouse, Jennings..

Floral Designs at Mrs. Whitney's

Funeral

Ex-Governor Flower's

Florist, The. a Trade Pioneer . . .
The, as a Business Man.... 50,
Nature's Minister

Florist's, A. Trial Grounds* ....

Florists and the Study of Botanv

at Waban*

of Detroit. The (Portrait)

IHorists Clubs, etc. Officers 01
American Association of Nurs-
erymen, 627; American Carna-
tion Society, 167; American Dah-
lia Society, 417; American Rose
Society, 297 j American Seed
Trade Association, 626 ; Balti-
more. 83, 302; Boston, 14;
Brockville. Ont.. 192 ; Buffalo,
447; Canadian Hort. Association,
943; Chicago, 1084; Chicago
Hort. Societv. e; 2 ; Cleveland.
075: Eastern N. Y. Horticultural
Society. 220; Eastern N. Y.
Nurserymen's Association. 102;
(iardeners* Mutual Protective
Association. New Orleans, 1278;
Grand Rapids. 28: Indianapolis.
66, 420: Louisville, Ky., 42,
1260: Massachusetts HoVticuTtu-
ral Societv, ^ 1036: Minnesota
Florists Society, 974; Mon-
mouth Cmintv Hnrticnltural.
1236; Montreal. 83; Morristown,
N. J., Gardeners and Florists. 53;
Nebraska HorticulUiral Society.
60; New Bedford. Mass.. 66:
New Jersey Horticultural Socie-
ty. 42; New Jersev Floricul-
tural Societv, 1223; New Or-
le.nns. 747: Newport, (Rhode
Island) Horticultural Society,
12S2; New York. j2<;^;

Pennsylvania Horticultural So-
ciety. 1277: Philadelphia. 1004:
Pittsburg. rt:2; Port Chester."
N. Y.. 16: Poughkeepsie. N. Y..1
J2; Providence. R. L. 58: Rhode
Island Horticultural Society^
IT4: Southern Nurservmen's As-^
sociation. 786: Tarrytown. N. Y..'
260. 1207: Toronto Gardeners*
nnd FlnrJRts* Club, 1297;
Toronto Horticultural Society,

753

344

440

*895

520
544
070
104:
€10
446
1 102
1 123'
796

INDEX TO VOLUME XI.

F1.0KISTS Cldbs, Etc. page
93; Westchester County Hor-
ticultural iiociety, 42, Western
N. Y. Xiorticultural Association,
102; Worcester Horticultural So-
ciety lU^

Flower arrangement. Teaching .. 750

in Japan ii7J

Market, That ^50

Pot, iieservoir* ^44

Pot Stand, adjustable* 044

Pots, advance in Price 417

Show preparations 1000

Shows, Benefit of to Florists.. 1229

Shews, Fall 1899 >--o

Peter Barr on ii54

Flower Shows. Avoca, N. Y.,
S44; Baltimore, 1147; Boston,
i.ii; Brockton, Mass., 1121;
Chicago, 1123, 1 147; Cincinnati,
1149; Cold bpring, N. Y., 1176;
Connecticut Horticultural So-
ciety, 932; Frederick, Md., 1149;
Elmira, N. Y., 1180, 1182,'
Galveston, Texas, 1204; Hart-
ford, Conn., 1 149; Poughkeepsie,
iSI. v., 1150; Ptiiladelptiia, ii^j,
1 183*, 1204* ; Newport, R. 1.,
1 181; Madison. N. J., 1123; Mill-
brook, N. Y., 1180; Orange, iV.
j , 1176; Ridgewood, N. Y., 887;
St. Louis, 1 1 50, H82;* Tarry-
town, i\. Y., 1148; Toronto,
1 183; Waco, Tex., 1182; Wor-
cester, Mass 1 148

Store, a Nomadic old-time* I'.H

Trade, Development of Public

Patronage in S;7-8

Trust in Philadelphia 260

i?lowering Shrubs for Maine . . - 486

Pruning S

Flowers that intoxicate 11 73

Foliage, Persistent Colors in 94°

Forestry, a Primer of 812

Fractional (Paper) Currency .... 6%i
Freeze Down South, l\.e5ults c-f

Late 485

Freezias, Early 752

for Easter 7S-^

Frost, an early killing iooi

notes on ^73

Frozen Trees, Treatment of 338

Fru^t-Growing in New Jersey 1:20

Trees, Close Root Pruning of.. 1:87

Dwarf 655. 737

Fuchsias, Mme. Bruant 1 156

Mn-.e. Carnot 1156

Fumigating a Rose House 5^8

Furnace, automatic* 844

Galax Leaf Trust, a 920

Garden, A Persian ^^7

Gardeners' annual Dn er. The.. 1057

Wages in Germany 418, 386

Gardening Natural Effects in . . 220

The Science and Practice of 218-9

Gas vs. Coal ny-i

Geranium, America 260, 307'

Milford Rival 1181

Types of the* 81

Geraniums, aureole 850

Compost for 856

Six good 706

Get out of the Ruts 970

Gladiolus at Floral Park, N. Y... 823

Baron Jos. Hulot 798

corms, storing 1 1 74

Forcing 1058

Glass, Butted 813, 850

Price of 33

Trust 850, 970

Glazing System, a New 1104

Good Stock, The Growing of 561

Times 920, 1078

Grafted Roses, for Forcing. ..98, 140

Grafted Chestnuts 393

Lemon and Orange trees 694

Roses 53. 3^7

Grape, Clinton 1221

self-fertility of the 583

Greenhouse Building 625

construction 73-4. 666, 976

Rhodo dendrons no

Work, Manures for -. 10

Greenhouses, Determining Cubic

Contents of* 106

Estimated cost of 161

sub-watering and dry air in .... 166

Two Canadian* 444

Ground Bones, Value of 433

Grubs, To Destroy 706

Guaranteeing Seeds 865

PAGE

Hippcastrum procerum no

Sir William 299

Horse Chestnuts, Rapid Growing. 1025
Horticultural Societies, Their

Aims and Benefits 5^6

Horticulture m Japan 343

Hyacinth, Charles Dickens 44t>

single white 75-^

Hybridizing and Introduction of

New Carnations 817

Hydrangea hortensis var. Mon-

strosa' 307

Hortensis Mariesii 632

Hydrangeas , cutting back 694

hardy 5io

Hydrocyanic Acid Gas, 230, 25S,* 336

I

Ice Box, How to Build 774

Impartial Reports 517

Import and Export Statistics, no,
283, 363. 461, 686, 865, 9^3.

989, 1119 1228

Improvement of Varieties by se-
lection of cuttings, etc 54o

Insurance, Benefits of Hail 687

Iris sofarana 1227

Iron Pipe, corrosion of 921

Ivy, a variegated 586

."xias, vase of" 520

Jadoo 496

for Tomatoes on

Petunias in 3^9

Japanese Dwarf Evergreens 672

Maples* 1056

Jersey City's Plant Growers 450

Juniperus Sanderi 732

Kalanchce Flammea 891, 1267

Kerosene Emulsion in Spraying*. 3iS
Kissing Bug, The* 973

PAGE

Money Order Blanks, New 893

Moving Trees m Leaf 486

Mulberry, Weeping Russian* ... 446

Mulching Rose Beds • 1129

Musa ensete seed, Germination of 22^

Mushrooms under Benches 568

N

Narcissus, King Alfred 434

Natural Effects in Gardening . . 220

Nematode Worms 492

Nepenthes from Cuttings, Grow-
ing ■ 283

Nephrolepis Washingtoniensis" — 1200

erecta 1200

pendula* 1253

Nephrodium lepidum 434

New England Florist, Purchase of 610
New Things at Richmond, Ind... 229

New York Botanical Garden 32

Florists' Club, 32, 299, 632, 1028,

1146 1253

Dinner 82, 143

Medals awarded 33

officers of, for igoo (portraits) 1274-5
Market Florists' Association,

234. 590, 632
New York's Plant Market, 610, 630, 690
Nomenclature of Cultivated Plants,

Reform in 1296

Nitrogen, Too Much 1152

Nomenclature, Plant ...172, 336, 441
Nomination of S. A. F. Officers,

946, 1030
Notes from Southern California. 1230

from the Pacific Coast 1032

Novelties 8, 34

some European I095

Novelty-Buying, Decline of among
Private Gardeners, 1030, 1049.

1076, 1105, 1157
Nozzle, The Cyclone, Patented... 998

Nursery, a Virginian 992-3

Sander's, at Bruges* 1002

Stock Inspection and care of... 511

Law, Canadian 1270

(Indiana's) 536

Protecting in Winter 1081

Root Killing of 672

Shipments into Georgia .... 160
Nurserymen, American Associa-
tion of, annual meeting 653

Western Association of Whole-
sale 1270

NymphjEa astraea rosea 887

Nymphzea Brydonacea elegans .... 826

ObITDARY PAGE

(Portrait), 473; Tierney, A. J.,
(Portrait), 545; Turner^ E. W.,
1078; Vaughan, C. G., 910;
Vilmorin, H. L. de (Portrait),
838; Walch, Samuel, 309; Wal-
lace, Dr. Alexander, 1078;
Wardrop, James, 492; Wood,
John, 1 1 78 ; Weber, Charles,
910; Weise, Chas., 1055 ; Wes-
ton, Wm. A., 588; Whitson,
Theodore, 33; Zimpelman, J. P 971

Oom Paul as a Gardener 1203

Orchids at Summit, N. J 51

Calanthe Sanderiana 366

Cattleya chocoensis var. virgin-

alis 1209

gigas atropurpurea S70

Hardyana Robbiana 870

Trenton var 826

Young's var 826

Cymbidium Winneanum 1209

Cypripedium Bengalense Long-

woodense logg

Brysa 1099

Chas. Canham 1 209

Edwardu 708

Hobsonii 1 76

insigne culture of 1253

insigne var. South Orange... 60
insigne var. Mrs. G. B.

Wilson 564

Maynardii 1209

Pres. McKinley 60

James N. Polk 1182

Mme. Georges Truffaut 36

villosum giganteum 334

. .Dendrobium, Mrs. Geo. B.

Wilson ■ 750

Lielia anceps Chamberlainiana .. 176

Digbyana* 51

Phalxnopsis Stuartiana* 393

Oncidium St. Legerianum .... 340

Ornamental-Berried Plants 786

Outing, An Instructive 912

Lachenalia Nelsoni

Ladies' Night at New York

Laelia-Cattleya Santiago

Digbyana' -•■■,••;

Purpurata, Plants grown in leaf

mould*

Landscaping, Economical for

Railroad Companies

Lapageria rosea, The Knoll var..

Lauristinus

Law Suit, an Interesting 964.

Lawson, Thos. W. (Portrait)

Challenge 108, 142, i47.

Legal Protection for the originator

of a seedling Fruit

questions 568,

Legislation Plant, for Rhode Island

San Jose scale

Licuala Jeanenceyi* 291,

Light, Too Much

Lilac, Stocks on Which to Graft.

Lilacs*

Lilium auratum for Decoration

Day

flowering period of

Candidum, Flabellated form of*

Harrisii

a precocious*

]^isease of 168,

from South Africa

in Bermuda, 53, 72, 127, 172,
189

Rubellum

Takesima

Lily Experiment, a

The Blackberry

342
369
448

1033

1254
299
752

1227
105
229

710
822
841

1289
521
919

1 144
5 68

51

1058

973

l6r

340
416
60s

222
1023

448

72

767

M

H

Hail Association, meeting 1 819

Progress of ■ 1070

storms 066

Hardiness of Victoria regia.1076,

1127, 1206 1247

Hardy Alyssums 258

Flowers* 59i

Grasses and Hydrangeas 867

Heating, si. 113, 161. 196, 443.*
666. 706. 752. 774. 856, 873, 890,

949, 977, 1080 1228

System an Uphill ^77

^-. With Natural Hot Water 1274

CVedge Plants. Something new in.. 1025

OJTelleborus niger. Forcing 625

«^elp Problem. The, 1030, 1049.

1032, 1120, 1200 1248

9 1076, lies. 1206, 1231, 1296

if^Iemerocallis Florham 710

Hibiscus Peachblow 1 1 1 2

;^ints and Helps, 31. 74. 106. 174.
— . 279, 369. 419, 466. ^542. 613. 652,

:— 673, 694. 856, 867, 949. 995.

Manures and Fertilizers for

greenhouse work 287

for Carnations 1 33

Maple, Japanese, ampilopsilobum. 1144
Markets, London Plant and Flow-
er 712

Marl as a Fertilizer 752

Medal, The Henry Shaw _. . . 564

Memorial Day Decorations, origin

of 592

Men We Meet, The. — Breitmeyer,
Tohn (Portrait) 343; Clucas, R.
W. (Portrait) 915; Ewing. A.
H. (Portrait) 107: Fisher, Peter
(Portrait) 229 ; Foster, F. G.
Portrait) 7531 Hartshorne.
James (Portrait) 1 106 ; Rudd,
W. N. (Portrait) 9; Scott,
Alex. B. (Portrait) 299; Sheri-
dan. W F. (Portrait) 1205;
Taft. L. R. (Portrait) 9491 War-
burton, Tames (Portrait) 590;
W^eber. Henry (Portrait) 135;
Westcott. John (Portrait) ,442;
Wietor. N. T. (Portrait). 495;
Wilson. James S. (Portrait) . . 773

Mice. Field 568

Middlemen's Charges. Regulating 710

Mignonette 752

Allen's Defiance* 612

from cuttings 567

Millipedes in Soil 161

Moles. Ground 1228

Oak Leaves troubled by birds.... 653

Oak, The Pin 194

The Turkish 1173

Obituary. — Alburger, P. H., 910;
Allen, Grant, 1978; Allen, J. S.,
666; Bates, Charles, 1054; Bean,
James, 651 ; Bebus, Jacob G.,
786; Bingham, James C, 221 ;
Bliss, B. K., 1295; Bow-
ditch, A. C, 366 ; Brackett,
Chas. N., 11; Brady, C. J., 7.3';
Brower, Wm. H. (Portrait),
1 129; Bruton, Frank C, 492;
Buckendorf, Wm., 613; Bur-
gevin, Valentine, 83 ; Casey,
Francis, 1054; Chapman, Dr. A.
W., 473 ; Christie^ Robert, 1 1 ;
Comstock, Wm. C, 786 ; Con-
way, J. B., 104; Cotta, J. v.,
1 1 55; Coughlin, P. J., 177; Dav-
idson, W. J., 910; Davison, W.
R., 221; Day, W. H. H., 395;
Dietz, Wm., 106; Dummett, M.,
1 96 ; Dyer, Wm. Henry, 309 ;
Engel, Chris, J., 309; Excell.
Robt., 366; Ferris, W. A., 1054;
Fine, John G. Jr., 492; Fish,
Silas, 11; Fischer, John W., 731;
Fitts, Jos. a.. 395; I'ry- Fred.
W, 309; Girdlestone, T. W.,
714; Gibson, John, 1295; Gideon.
Peter M., 1103; Hammond, John
H., 871; Harris. Dr. R. P., 106;
Held, Charles, 129=;; Henderson,
Alfred (Portrait) 887; Horan.
James (Portrait), 104; Hughes,
E. G., 1272; Hunt, E. H., 774;
Hurtt. Jas. W., 11; Jaegar, C,
613; Judd, George F., 667; Kad-
letz, J., 417; Kelway, Jas.. 613;
Kirchner. Conrad. 177; Koenig,
Julius, 473; Krebs, John, 565;
Lang. Wm.. 613; Lee. John,
128; Livingston. E. S., 786; Lon-
ginotti. C. 345; Macmillan, Wm..
774; Macdonald, Thos. F., 1227;
Mathieson. Robert, 33; Mc-
Gradv. D. A.. 417; Miner, J. P.,
300; Moore. D. C. 441; Moore.
M. J., 417; Murdoch. D. B.. 911;
Nai'idin, Charles. 40; Nelson,
John, 731; Newitt, G. W.. 887;
Outram, Alfred. 1295; Palmer,
as. H.. 366; Pape, Wm. C.
010; Pouley. Robert, 749;
Prince. Harry (Portrait) , 1 28 ;
Protheroe, W. A., 1272; Reh-
bein. Chas. Wm.. 1027: Rivers,
T. F.. 887; Rogers. Edward F..
395 ; Savage, George. 441 ;
Sawver, E, M.. 823; Schirmach-
er, 'Ch. W., 1055; Schultheis.
Heinrich, 441, 472 ; Semmler.
Michael, 1^65; Smith. Benj.. 871;
Snvder, E., 492; Stafford, L. H.,
11^5: Starr, A. B., 1295: Tem-
nlin. L. (Portrait). 613; Thayer,
M. A., 1129; Thorburn, Jas. M.

Paeony Seed, Sowing 393

Points on Greenhouse Pipes 1297

Palm Diseases, One of The 393

Royal Cuban 813

Palms for Small Florist's Trade. 856

from seed 706

To Have Clean 770

Pandanus Veitchii 872

Pansies 72

Pansy Disesse, A New 5 '4

Pan-American Design, a* 3^7

Exposition, The 792

Papyrus antiquorum* 1081

Paris Exposition of 1900, The... 842

Park, Coney Island 653

Parks of Detroit* 692-93

Paulo wnias 1080

Pea Louse, A New (Nectarophora

destructor) 1 143

Peaches, Double Flowering 364

Pelargonium, Decorator 520

Mrs. Alfred Henderson 520

Pelargoniums at Cottage Gardens* 592
Peterson's Nursery, Chicago .... 912

Petunia grandifiora Miranda 786

Pink Beauty 181

Petunia Star 887

Phlnx, Hardy, Drying up 694

Pipe, Reducing size of 706

Pipes, protecting from rust 444

Piping Greenhouses 291

Plant and Flower Show, Massa-
chusetts Horticultural Society.. 887

Nomenclature 172

Registration and Law 170

Shipments to Canada 196

Plants, Bedding and Window

Box 135. 496

for Easter 1276

in Carnation Temperature .... 1276

Soil-Binding 160

without heat, for Decoration

Day 1205

Potash 104

Pot washing Machine, a 51, 104

Prices in advertisements, men-
tioning 1078

Primrose, Baby, culture of 447

Primula Forbesii* 72, 708

Privet, Hardiness of 653

Program, a varied 564

Protecting Nursery Stock in Win-
ter 1080

Protest, a 77^

Pruning close root, of Fruit

Trees 1197

Flowering Shrubs 5. 707

Principles of 470-71

Summer Vines and Shrubs.. 5 so

Transplanted Trees_ 287

Prunus persica vulgaris alba flore-

pleno 342

Pteris Victoria 299

Pueraria Thunbergiana 867

Raffia 890

Red Spider. The 282, 342

Registration of new carnatiops.260, 311

Retail Store, a Buffalo* 1288

Retailer, The Profundity of a N,

Y 80, 104

Rhododendron Show at Boston .. 611
Rhododendrons. Greenhouse, Her-
cules, Kxquisite 342

Roads, Good 670

Roof, Pitch of 54r

Root-grafting, Experiments in 770

PAOB

Roses — A Rosy Chat 30

and other Plants at South

Orange, N. j 668

Black spot on 608

Blind wood. Plants Throwing.. 1174
Bullheads in Bride and Brides-
maid 72

Carrying over 608

Cultures ^41

Forcing Yellow Rambler* 222

Grafted, for Forcing. 98, 140, 226*

on Manetti 817

Grafting 53. 3^7

(Growing Meteor 226, 259

Hardy 1276

Houses, Construction of... 538, 594
Hybrid Perpetual for Easter... 1276

Leaves Turning Brown 774

Mulching 1 129

Names of 650

Pests, and How to Exterminate

Them 846

Petals Rotting 223

Polyantha, Duty on 258

Raising new Varieties of 998

Seed, Germinating 668, 821

Society, American, 1 70, 200,

261, 516, 690, 819, 868, 1078, 1250

Exhibition of 538

Organization of 297, 308

Soil, a good 72

Sub-watering 817

Treatment of 668

Trouble, a 1276

Varieties — Mrs. Oliver Ames,
1227; Apple Blossom, 689;
Bridesmaid, Original,' 948 ;
Miss Clara Barton, 66; Miss
Clara Barton, Change of
Name, 72, 82 ; Mme. A.
Chateney, 367 ; Admiral Dewey,
98, 171 ; Lady Dorothea,*
297, 367*; Wm. Egan, 668;
J. S. Fay, 668, 970; Golden
Gate,* 297; 367, 471;* Gruss
an Teplitz, 1 205 ; Ivory, 4 : 6.
417; Maid of Honor, 82, 109,
uq; Liberty,* 298, 394, 1149,
1150, 1 291;* Lynch's Hybrid,
68g; Marechal Niel as a Forc-
ing Plant, 99 ; Mrs. P. Mor-
gan, sport from, 1035; Dorothy
Perkins. 689; Sara Nesbitt,
1297; Purity, 732; The Ram-
bler, 25; Frances E. Willard,
260: Yellow Rambler, for

Forcing 222

Where they Grow* 259

White Banksia as a stock 172

Rubus morifolius 839

Rudbeckia, Golden Glow 127

St. Louis' World's Fair 60

Salting 468

Salvia splendens grandifiora 1156

Silverspot Col. Supplt 1297

Sand Cherry, a poor stock 52

Scale Legislation, proposed

amendments to 1245

San Jose scale 1289

Magnolia or Tulip Tree 813

San Jose in Pennsylvania 1270

Science vs. Practice 37 1

Sea Cliff Nurseries, L. 1 752

Seashore Plants 747

Seaside Planting 612

Secretary of Agriculture, Report

of " 1226

Seed and Plant Introduction, 1024,

1047-54

Bromus inermis. Foul 158

Canary 47

Catalogue, Spanish 970

Catalogues 939

Clover 939

Contract Government, 189, 509,

645. 7io» 728

Packing 318

Crops, Italian 1171

Roguing, The 158

Distribution Free 1106, 1226

(garden. Melon, and other vege-
tables, in Florida 605

Growing in California 746

Testing Plant, a 1119

Seed Trade Association, Ameri-
can, annual meeting of.. 626. 645
Executive Committee meeting. 47

Vetch 1171

Seeds, Grass and Garden, To Pre-
vent Fraud in Sale of 318

guaranteeing 865

Seedsmen. The, and Free Seeds,

650, 670, 690 730

Seedsmen's Catalogues, old and

new* 566

Seen, Heard, and Read, 751, 771.

793. 843, 892, 946. 1055 "27

Selaginella Emmeliana 1026

Shade Trees. Decision as to 940

Rapid Growing 886

Shrubs, a selection of Summer

Flowering 102

Forming of Trees 1 144

Low-Growing 1 1 73

Native. Some Desirable 839

Small Fruit Tests 160

Smilax Turning YpIIow 694

Smith's. Wm. R., collection of

Burnsiana 793

Smoke Stack. Size and Height of. 5^8

Smooth on Castings 171

Snails. To Destroy 774

.Snowball, Round-leaved Japanese, gga
Snow drop, a Giant for Early
Winter* 282

INDEX lU vi^j^uivij^

PAGE

Society of American Florists, 200, 731
Convention, The, 610, 633,'

652,' 673/ 693". 733 7/0

Corporation, Legal Side of

Proposed 870

Department of Co-operative

Pnrchase 109

Executive Committee and State

\'ice- Presidents 260

meeting of 370

Final Resolutions 892

in New York in 1900 630, 670

Preparing for, 1000, 1078, 1154

Life-Membership 1272

Nomination of Officers, 89-', 946,

973. 1049
Proceedings of Detroit Conven-
tion 814, 846 852

Program 7S3

Rejiort of Committee on Custom

House Matters 48

Trade Exhibit, Ground Plan of* 585

Soda and Potash 1 202

Soil for Carnations, Experiments

with 199

Millipedes in 161

Sterilized for Seedlings 172

Soil-Binding Plants 160

soils. Concerning 1000

for Head Lettuce Indoors 199

Spartium pallidum 591

Special American Beauty and

Fancy Carnations* 1255

Species, what constitutes a 1298

Spirxa arguta* 160

Japonica Clumps 291

Superba 44S

Spot on Carnation Buds 1129

PAGE

Spraying 606

Devices, New* 518

Peach Trees 812

Starry Grasswort, The 160

Stars and Stripes in Flowers' 713

Stephanophysum lon^ifiorum 1248

Sterilized Soil for Seedlings 17-

Stevia, stopping 774

Strawberry Plants, Pot-Grown 707

Sub- watering and Dry-air in

Greenhouses 167

Construction of Benches for,

440, 468
Introduction of 259. 3ii. 344. 369
Summer-Flowering Shrubs, a selec-
tion of 102

Sunflower Seed exempt from duty 1071

Supplement, Illustrated 338

Sweet Corn and Pole Beans under

glass 1 102

Sweet Pea Conference and Exhibi-
tion 1295

Sweet Pea Novelties 753

for 1899, Resume of 107

Shows. Cohocton, N. Y., 772;
Elmira. N. Y., 794; Hartford,

Conn., 773; Springfield, Mass. 794

Shows 713

Situation, The, 810, 843, 874,

888, 948, 973

Trials, Burpee's 772

Types of 794

Sweet Peas and Their Seed 770

in Jadoo 773

in Massachusetts 746

Varieties— Hon F. Bouverie,
107, 753; Sadie Burpee, 107,
753 ; Burpee's Bush Sweet

Sweet Peas page

Pea, io~, 127, 222; Countess
Cadogan, 107, 753; Cupids,
107. 519; Mrs. Dugdale,
107, 753; Duke of West-
minster, 107, 753; Fashion,
J 07 ; Gorgeous, 107; Lady
Grisel Hamilton, 107, 753;
Her Majesty Deep, 107;
Navy Blue, 107, 753, 794:*
Notched White, 107; Ore-
gonian, 107; Othello, 107,
753; Pink Friar, 107; Lady
Shelmersdale, 107, 753;
Snapdragon, 11 72; Stardust,
107; \Vhite Seed Queen

Victoria 107*

Sweet Shrub, False 1270

Sweet Williams 774

Tea Culture in Carolina 1035

Telegraph Code, a, for Florists... 670

Tobacco insecticide, a 872

stems, analysis of 367

Tomato Plants, growing 514

Trouble, a 342

Wonder of Italy* 220

Tomatoes 1205

under glass for Fall crop 541

Toronto Industrial Exhibition . . . 888

Trade Exhibit S. A. F. at Detroit. 820

Paper, Pecuniary advantages of. 57

Preparing for 35

Translucent Fabric 977

PAGE

Tree Planters, Practical assistance

to 867

Planting 4S6

Protector, Expansion* 84 1

Trees along City Streets 1144

and Shrubs for Lawns and Gar-
dens 79. 104

for Rockv Soils 128

Frozen, Treatment of 338

in full leaf. Removing Branches

and limbs from 606

Moving in Leaf 486

on Philadelphia Streets 1245

Planted too Deeply 510

Shade, Decision as to 940

Rapid Growing 886

Transplanting Large 1097

Tritoma Macowani, Forcing 625

Trophy Lockland Lumber Co.... *734
Tuberous-rooted Begonias, new,

frilled 1 1 06

Tulips, Home-grown in England.. 1267

Turnip, Half Long White 3

Trusts, Protection against 972

V

Valves. About* 223

Vegetable Culture Under Glass. .9, 76

Vesey, Wm. J. (Portrait) 1057

Viburnum tinus-alba 342

Victoria regia, Hardiness of, 1076,

,^. . „ "27, 1206, 1247

Vinca minor alba 1220

Vincas. Hardy 1257

Violet Establishment, a* (Feeter's) 1156

a model 1 034

Violet page

growing 171

Princess of Wales running to

seed I oSo'

Violets 612, CJ40

around Poughkeepsie ,,,..,.^... 915

Diseased * ^ . . . 29 1

in solid beds 568

Russian IJ72

Varieties^-Colurabia, 109; Giant,

92; New Imperial 147

W

Walnuts, Chapter on i

Wants to Know Why i

Water Cress Under Glass

Lilies and other Aquatics. .56S,

Supply

Waterproof Paper 712, u.;9, i

Wedding Decoration, a* 31,

Where Everybody's a Grower... 1
Wholesale Cut Flower Establish-
ment, a model (S. S. Pennock's)*!

Willows, weeping

Winter-ilowering Plants

Wire Worms in Violet Soil

Woman Florist, a successful

Florists, Our, Mrs, John Felke

(Portrait)

Wood-lice Destroying Pansies ....
Wreathing.a Machine for Winding

057'
030

S90
70S-
206
713
-50

157
886

996
79

Year 1899, The 12

Illustrated articles are marked with an (*) asterisk.

We are a atraight ahoot and aim to grata into a vigorous plant.

A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN OENERAU

m. XI. 10. 1.

NEW YORK, JANUARY 7, 1899.

One Dollar Per Year.

^.C)E desire to call attention to
\/'y our large and fine stock of
these plants and to the ex-
ceptionally low prices here offer-
ed. We would call particular
attention to the large-sized speci-
men plants of Glauca offered at
$2.50 and $3.00 each. These are
exceedingly good value, and are
worth considerably more money,
but as we are desirous of moving
a lot of them quickly in order to
make room for other stock that is
coming on, we have reduced the
price to one-half their value.
They are very fine, broad speci-
mens and are a bargain— in fact,
al I the different grades here offer-
ed are exceedingly cheap.

ABAUCAKIA. COMPACTA,

ARAUCARIA

Each
4-inch potB, 6 to 8 Inch, high, nice young plants for

growing on $0 50

5-Incb pots, 10 to 12 Inch, high, nice email plants

for immediate sale r 75

HXCELSA.

Each

5-Inchpotfl, 16 Inch, high, very popular size fl W

51nch " 20 " " fine plants 1 25

6-Inch *' 24 " " extra fine plants 1 50

6-Inch " 28 " " very fine plants 2 00

ARAUCARIA GLAVCA.

Broader, heavier fronds than Excelsn. with a bluIsh-grcen or silvery glaucous tint.

Each Each

6-Inch pots, 16 Inch, high, very popular bIzc $1 50

6-Inch " 20 " " flneplants 2 00

7-Inch '* 24 " " very fine planta 2 50

7-Iuch " 28 " " extra heavy specimens.. 3 00

ARAUCARIA ROBUSXA COMPACXA.

The finest of all the Araucarlas. Foliage very dense, heavy and compact; much more beautiful and desirable

S-Inch pots, 6 to 8 Inch, high, nice young plants for
growing on JO 75

6-Inch pots, 10 to 12 Inch, high, nice small plants
for Immediate sa^e I 00

than ExcelHa. Each

5-lnch pote, 6 to 8 Inch, high, nice young plants for

growing on fl 00

6-Inch pots. 10 to 13 Inch, high, nice email plants

for immediate sale 1 50

Each

6-Inch pots, 16 Inch, high, fine plants t- 00

6-Inch " 20 " '* very flne plants 2 50

7-Inch " 24 " " extra heavy specimens.. 3 00
7-Inch " 28 *'_ " extra heavy epeclmens.. 4 00

If In want of any other palms or decorative stock, send for our Special Oiler, giving list of the
different varieties and sizes that we have to offer at this time.

F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-onHudson, N. Y.

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reliable growers at BED ROCK PRICKS.

^^% r% ^^V% A t ^^ ^^% ^^ Who have such should send u.s. with samplee, all
ff M pv ff J mffmf V" F^ ^^% particulars, naming lowet^t price and quantity
^^ I 1 ^^ W W ka I I ^^ We find you renpoiisible customere and give you

ADVERTISING AND TRAVELING EXPENSES FREE.

XVc arraiiKe our own profits.

To Arrive This and Next Month. Kew Crop.

1000 r.nnn r

KENTIA BELMOREANA SEED - • - $5.00

KENTIA FORSTERIANA SEED - - - 5.00

COCOS WEDDELIANA SEED - - - - 8.00

ARECA LUTESCENS SEED - - - - 5.50

LATANIABORBONICASEED - - - - 2.50

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI SEED -

8.00

$22.50
22 50
35.00
27.50
10.00
35.00

lo ooo

$40.00
40.00
65.00
50.00
19.00

VERY SPECIAL, PRICES.
ALL, VARIETIES.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS SEED 10.00 45.00 Now Ready

Sweet Peas
CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO.

50I and 503 W. 13th St., Yi'i'i'iVh' N. Y. CITY.

Importers, Exporters and Growers' Agents ol SEEDS, BULBS and PLANTS.

HUE Sm FOB illDllY TBBDE! ^

PALMS...
ENTIAS

We bave a lioiitse of the extra Hcarce sizest especially strong and Iieavy.

KENTIA BEI.^IOREANA.SInch, --xtra struiis;

$1.00 each; 6 Inch, extra strong, .*1.25 lo $1,5 J each
6 Inch, specimen plaois, $-'.00 each.

REXTIA von STEK I A \A,r.lnc>), extra strong.
?;i.f>0 riK-h ; Ti liicli. (Jin'clincn planlfl, fl.25 each;
6 Inch, extra heavy, Jl.SO each.

PANDANUS VEITCHII. A house of extra flne well
colored plants, Infiand Tin. pots. 6 In. pots, selected plants,
ll.OOtoJl.ySeach, 7 In potB, extra heavy, $1-50 to $2.00 each.

THE COTTAGE GARDEHS,

QUEENS, N.Y.

2

The Florists' Exchange.

Y STR. MAJESTIC

5 Tons of Fresh Mushroom Spawn, lOOIbSr, S7.00
Bamboo Canes, Extra Long, - • 1000, $7.00

READV

Trade pkt. oz.
and
25

CO

26

15

50

1 CO

1 50

40

PETUNIA, Blotched

Btrii ed

" Grandiflora mixed

SALVIA SpleadeDs

SMILAX

STOCK Snowfiake

TORENIA Fournieri and

BalilODi 26

VERBENA, Elliott's Mam-
moth 25 1 60

SPIR/EA CLUMPS.

Japomca, $4 per 100; $35 per 1000.
Compacta $5.25 per 100 ; $48 per 1(00.

>R DELIVERY.

Trade pkt.

ALYSSUM, Little Gem $0 10

BEGONIA, Tuberous rooted,

single 60

" Vernon 35

CENTAUREA Gymnoearpa.. 16

" Candidissima.. 40

COB/tA Scandens 15

DRAC;CNAlDdivisa(inpodt) 15
LOBELIA, Crystal Palace

t^omppcta 60

MIGNONETTE, Machet 10

'* Allen's Defiance 26

$0 30

WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, 54 Dey St., New York.

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I STUMPP & WALTER CO.'S

I SEEDS FOR EARLY SOWING

I THE TRUE ALLEN'S DEFIANCE MIGNONETTE.

-^ Price per packet, 20 cts., per ounce* SI. 00.

Trd. Pkt.
AlyBsuin compactum "Little Gem".. $0.10
Centnurea Odorata, light blue,

Clianicleon or Margarltae (pure

white) 25

Ceil t a u vea G vmoocarpa 10

Lobelia* Crystal Palace Erecta Com-

pacta 20

Petuuia, Giant fringed, single 50

Pblox Di'unimondit Graf Gcro

mixed per ^ oz.,50cte. .25

Phlox Drumniondi, Nana com-

pacta. Fireball 25

Phlox Drutninoudi, Nana com-

Eacta, Snowball 25
ilox Drnininondt, Kana com*
pacta, mixed 25

Oz.
?0.25

2.00
5U

SrItir, Nana compacta. .
Smilax

Trd. Pkt. Oz.

Sweet Pea§, Extra Early Blanche

Ferry

'* Miss Blanche Ferry...

*' Blanche Burpee

'* Countess or Radnor . .

*' Emily Henderson

** Katharine Tracy

" Princess Beatrice

** l>ark Lavender..

Stocks, Giant Perfection, Ten weeka,

per }i oz., 50 cents.
Verbena* Superb Mammoth Mixture, per
25 ct8., per oz., $1 00.

.15
Oz.

.10
.10
.10
.10
.10
.10
.10
.10

.40
Lb.

pkt.

$5.00perl00; $45 00 per lOOO.

ANtiritoideH floribunda $4.50perl00.

I STUMPP & WALTER CO., 50 Barclay Street, NEW YORK.

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JNO. F. GROOM & BRO.

GROWERS OF

TOBEROSES HP GHLPDIDPIS

MAGNOLIA, N. C.

Please write to us In regard to your wants.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

yiimmnmnmiimmmmmnmmimmimmmmimimi!!

I EXTRA CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS. |

List free on Rpplicatlon.
FRED. ROEMER, Seed Orower,

Qnedlinburg, Germany.

=T'rTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTVTT3

tailiiiliiillliillillliillilllilliiliilllllliiiiiiiliiiiiiiuiiiiniiiiiiia

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SPOTTED G ALIAS

ALL OF FLOWERING SIZE.

$2.50 per Hundred.

Please send cash with order.

JOHN ENDIGOTT SCO, Canton, Mass.

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CHOICE SEEDS

VERBENA GRANDIFLORA.

The finest strain ot Oiant Verbenas yet pro-
duced ; largest Howersand best colors. Be sure
to BOW. Per pkt., 500 seeds, raised colors, 60cts.

CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM.

The choicest giant flowering^ varieties, in best
mixture, per pkt., 200 seeds, $1X0 ; half pkt., 50c

PETUNIA, DOUBLE FRINGED. *
Thelargestand finest to be had. Tradepbt.,50c.
CHINESE PRIMROSE.

Best sioKle and double, 410 seeds, $1.00.
Seeds ot clnjice nuvelties added to every order.

JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa.

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Genuine Danish seed

ft

only ciirect from

.WIBOLTT, seed grower
Nakskov, Denmark

Pricelist on application

Mr Ball Head Miss Snowball
both of Denmark.

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Fremi froni Emitralia. i

PI

KEHTIi BElMOHEiNA 1 • seed... ^

AM) )^ 65 cts. perlOO *

KEHTIi FOHSTERIiHiJ ss.oopenoco ?
LmNUB0RB0IIIG4JSo"o'le\t,\VBS'^i
PiHDAHUSUTILIS^'°«p|-,io%iooo.S

H.H.BERGER&CO.S

47 Barclay St., N. Y. ^

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ALM

C/' / FRESH

Qj^^e^^^ ON HAND

100 1000 sooo
encia Belmoreana..(1.00 |6.S0 (1500

1 kinds of Phoenix Seeds. A new
shipment of Kentla Belmoreana
and Forsteriaua will arrive in a
few weeka.

J. L. SCHILLER. 404 E. 34th St., NEW YORK

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JUST RECEIVED FROM JAPAN IN FINE COKDITION

LILiUM AURATUM

7 to 9 inches, at $30.00 per 1000
9 to 11 " ■• 60.00

LILIUM SPECIOSUM "^ at"$i'oo:oop''er1oo6

" " Rubrum, extra size,

at $60.00 per 1000

** " Melpomene, ex. size.

at $100.00 per 1000

We have still left a few thousand of our -WHITE ROMAN HVACIKTHS, 12 to 15
centimetres, which we offer to first comerat $1U.U0 per 1000.

J. 91. THORBURIS & CO., 36 Cortlaiidt Street, Kew Vork.

RdLKER's Flower Seeds!

XlMTG^

XXXjiHB!

Write fori899 Catalogue to AUGUST ROLKER A SONS, 02 Dey St., New York.

ni Anini l The Best QuaHty^^
ViL^rVl^lVJLwl At the Lowest Price...

Peerless strain— The hest possible to produce 60 to 70 per cent, light colors. $1.25 per 100; filO.OO per 1000.
Premier strain— Eoual to any strain on the market, 50 to 60 per cent, light. $1.00 per 100; $9.00 per 1000.
Popular strain- A high grade mixture of Ist and I'd sizes. 50 to 00 per cent, light. 85 cts. per 100; $8.00 pei 000.

My strains of White and Light, Ked, Pink, Variegated, Yellow and Lemolnel are oi the very best. Also
a fine line of named sortb. Unknown correspond ents must remit cash or send first-class references. Special
prices on large orders.

Also a full line of NAMED CAKNAS

HARRY L. HOLMES, - - Harrisburg, Pa.

QLADIOLUS^^
BULBS

FOR^

EASTER ^ ^ ^ ji ji
DECORATION DAY..-*
OUTSIDE PLANTING

AND

CUSHMAN GLADIOLUS CO.

Euclid, Ohio

SPEGIll SEED iNDEOLB OFFER

1000

$5.00

s.so

90.00
60.00
45.00
40.00

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Freesla Bulbs, >^ to 9i iQ- In dlam $065

a* to J-6 In. In diam 45

Calla Bulbs, dry Call, grown doz.

Mam., 2 In. and overln dIam $1.40 9.60

Extra size, Ij.^ to 1?^ In. Indlam.. 1.00 ftSO
First size, IM to IJ^In. In dlam.. 70 5.00
Second size, i to 1J4 In. In dIam.. 60 4.50

Fresh Seed, giant flowered Cyclniiien, 6 colors and
mixed, Gfic. per 100 Beeds; $4.50 per lOOO seeds.

DraciFena Tiidivi§a, $3.atperlb.; 20c. a 1000 seeds.

tJrcTillea Kobusta, $3.50 per lb.; 40 cts. per 02.

For prices of Pansy and other P'lorlsts seeds, send for
wholesale price list.

N.Y. MARKET GAFOENERS' ;SS'N,
281 SIXTH AVENUE. (P. 0. Box 2341), NEW YORK.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Cyclamen Persicum Giganteum

Williams' fine mixed, August seedling, twice trans-
planted, per 100, $3.00 ; per 1000, $25 00. Sample, 26 cts.

ASTER, Queen of the Market, ready January 15,
In separate colors, white, pink, dark blue, light blue,
red, lilac, per oz., $1.00 ; mixed, 75 cts.

FORCING RADISH, per lb., 50 cts.

CAi:LIFL.O\VEIt. Eaily Uwarf Erfurt, extra,
pkt., li") cte. ; itz., $4.00; sample free.

BEAULIEU, Woodhaven, N.Y.

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Of All Kinds.

HULSEBOSCH BROS.,

ENGLEWOOD, N.J.

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SEEDS

: SPECIAL

IS For the FLORIST and GARDENER.

M Send for Wholesale Catalogue. . .

■ JOHNSOI9 & STOKES,

■ 217-219 Market St., Philadelphia.

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NEW CACTUS DAHLIAS

There are heaps of money to be made In America by
the firms who go In for the best new English varieties.
I offer a grand sample case as below, viz. I'iO root»
in Itjurnnd sorts, for $35.00. Larger or smaller
quant it! L'H Mipplled. (JaHh m ust a ceo mpani/ ever;/ order,

JOHN GREEN, F.R.H.S., Dereham, England.

NORFOLK NUKSERIES.
Mention the norlBts' Exchange when writing.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

The Old, Old Story.

The ad. was so Buccessful that I have sold all
my Smilai, so enclose another ad. for the
oomiD^ three weeks. I am very much pleased.
SPY HILL CONSERVATORIES, N. Y.

January 7, 1899.

Twe I=I-ORISTS' EXCHTTNGB.

SEED TRIIDE Wm

Points and information from seedsmen, aadall
Interested in this column, solicited. Address
Editor Seed Trade, care of Flohists' Ex-
change, P. O. Box 1697. New York.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION

E. B. Clark. MUford, Conn.. PreHidcnt: Jos.
A. BOLQIANO, Baltimore, First Vice-President:
Albert Mi-CrLLOUcn, Cincinnati, Second
Vice-President; ,S. F. Willard, Wetliersfleld,
Conn, Secretary and Treasurer.

New York. — A. C. Nellis, secretary and
manager of the New York Marliet Oar-
deuers' Association, left Wednesday nisilit
tor Washington to look after the filling
of the government seed contract.

Floral Park, N, Y.— C. L. Allen has
been confined to his room for sereral
days, suffering from an attack of la
grippe.

Wood Haven, N. Y.— H. Beaulieu finds
trade good in Danish caulittower, f>f
which he is making a specialty this year.
He has also a demand for radish for
forcing, .Scarlet Globe and Deep Scarlet
Forcing being good varieties for this
purpose.

European Notes.

Christmas eve, and the thermometer
registering l-i degrees of frost, witli a
dry, bracing air is the happy condition
of things on our side just now, and for
this mostdesirablechangetheseed grow-
er is devoutly grateful and feels at peace
with all men, (and some women). The
continued mild, moist weather was
causing us a lot of extra labor with the
balance of this year's crops, and some
anxiety with regard to plants for 18'.)!i.

This was particularly the case with
Milan and other very early turni|is,
which were growing much too rajddly,
and would easily have spent themselves
before the proper time of running. This
happened last season, and the results
are known to all dealers in these arti-
cles.

While on the sul)ject of turnips, atten-
tion may properly be directed to that
excellent variety, the new forcing, Half
Long White. Such of your readers as
have visited Paris, have no doubt en-
joyed the tempting dish they make in
the hands of a skillful French chef. As
they are also very easy of cultivation
they deserve tol)e more widely known.

.Another variety highly csteeniedinthe
English markets and almostunknown In
yours is the Green Top Stone. It resem-
bles the improved Snowball in shape
with a bright green skin, atthe top simi-
lar to the strap-leaved Aml)er Globe. Its
chief merit, however, consists in its ex-
cellent keeping qualities, for although it
is ready for use in about six weeks, it
remains rpiite solid, sweet aiul tender as
long as the best yellow varieties. Its
solidity and hardiness have earned for it
the appropriate name of Marble turnip.
On no account must it be confounded
with the Green Top White Dutch. As re-
gards the latter variety, the writer has
been repeatedly assured by the most ex-
perienced Dutch growers that "the fla-t-
ter the bulb, the purer the strain." This
at any rate correctis where earliness and
hardiness are the principal considera-
tions.

Judging by the samples we have seen,
the Danish grown seeds have suffered
most of all. As they are usually very
high priced the disappointment will be
correspondingly great.

European Seeds.

FERNS AND FERN SPORE

IN MANY VARIETIES.

ECDU CDnDC All fresh of '93 crno. KcU. per
rCnH arlinC pkl.; 3 pkts. for tlOO. or »:t.50

perdnz.
CCDIIC 3 '"• P"t.". *^10 ""' WO: 2 In. pnts, »3.00

rcnna penoo. plat.-*, $1 sopenoo.
EDWARD D. DROWN, Weldon, Pa.

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■ H.W. BUCKBEE-

S SEED SPECIALIST, S

■ Rockford Seed FarmsJ^J* ■
* iStvS*Forest City Greenhouses. J

■ Lock Box 811, ROCKFORD, ILL. ■
H Special Prices Upon Application. n

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I

t

- ANNOUNCEMENT! .-

WE BEG TO ANNOUNCE to our patrons and friends that we
have formed a partnership, to he known as

BOBBINK & ATKINS,

(RUTHERFORD, N.J.)

for the carrying on of a general wholesale business in SEEDS, BULBS,
PLANTS and NURSERY STOCK, especially representing European liouses,
including The Horticultural Company, Boskoop, Holland ; Rudolf Van Til
& Co., Hillegom, Holland; Jules Gauchault, Orleans, France; Victor
Lemoine, Nancy, France; Snoek Bros., Gendbrugge, Belgium.

F. L. ATKINS.

e^s^

L. C. BOBBINK.

headquarters for fresh fern spores

iw IS the proper time to sow. All vaiietiesot As-
iuui, Adiantiini, Aspleniuin, Alsopliila.
IllecUnum, Cyrtomiuiu, Chilanthe, Pteris, Ktc.
50 cents per trade packet.

Collection ot 6 distinct varieties for S'.i.50
Collection of 12 distinct varieties for 1S5.00

FERN SPORES "S:

EMERSON C. McFADDEN masniSS..

American' BULB co.

Tklkphonk
connkction

United States Exotic Nurseries, SHORT HILLS. N. J.

PALM SEED

FRESH.

L,ataiiia Borbonica,

S3.00 per 1000.

HARnY PArWORTH, new orlean"^, la.

Mentliin th^ Flnrtsti' Exohanpp when wrltlnr.

PLANT SEED GO. |

Wholesale Merchants

ff, ^-t^jtjt ST. LOUIS, ^jt^jt v»

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1 SEEDS

. . . FOR THE ... 0

Garden ^nd Farm J

• Vegetable and Flower Seeds. All the •
II in.-Wi.,^t and I'fst \-arifties — qualitv un- •

• snii>;,-,s,.,l. Illi.str,'Ui-dCatal.)gueFREE. •

: WEEBER & DON, ";';;l, ,'\'.^y>?,'.;r I

• I 14 Chambers St., New Yari< City. %

••••••••••••••••••cevesee

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CHEAP SPECIAL OFFER! cheap

ANVP.riDT Wnn INTENDS GROWINO

HEKE IS TOUR CHANCE!

Speak quick If you want any. I have a surplus of flne

bualiy plants from 3}^ In. putfl of tlie Xmas variety.

the best of a!!. Erica Frairrnns at $15.00 per 100.

Cash must accompany all orders.

Anton Schultheis, College Point, L I., N. Y.

p. o. Box rs.

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THE BOSTON FERN specVty

$.5.00 per lOO ; $iO.Ofliper 1000 to $1.00 each.
L. H. FOS TER, 45 King St., Dorchester. Mass.

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FERNS! FERNS!

TbiB year our FerDS are finer than
ever. A good assortment of nice
bushy plants, grown cool, carefully
packed; expresB paid to New York.
2^ in. pots, $3.60 per 100; $30.00 per
10(10.

H.WESTON&. BRO., Hempstead, L.L,N.Y.

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ARECA LUTESCENS

COCOS WEDDELIANA ^^"^
^v KENTIA BELMOREANA
'^'^ LATANIA BORBONICA

SEND FOIt WHOLESALE PRICE LIST.

JOSEPH HEACOCK, Wyncote, Pa.

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PALMS

AND

FERNS.

The LARGEST STOCK In
the Welt.

St..

GEO. WITTBOLD, "''i:i\"cti'o'

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Nephrolepis Exaltata Bostoniensis.

Xbe Handsomest Decorative Plant In Cultivation.

$6.00 per 100: $40.00 per 1000.
MINE IS THE GENUINE STOCK.

FRED. C. BECKER, - - - 1 730 Cambridge Street,CAMBRIDGE, MASS.

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I ROSE HILL NURSERIES.

...SPECIALTIES...

Palms, Ferns, Dracaenas, Crotons, Orchids,
Roses and Novelties in Decorative Plants.

SIEBRECHT & SON, New Rochelle, N.Y.

LOW PRICES

SHKUBS, PKIVET, AMPELOPSISVEITCHII
and SHADE TREES in large quantltres.
Prices given on application.

The Elizabeth Nursery Co., Elizabeth, N. J.

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TrZia'^nL Cyctaen Seedlings

Droer's strain. 2 to 5 leares. 13.00 per UO.

Geranium "MARS," 'p^r'r..r$l'pJr5SS:
HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa.

FBANKLIN COUNTY.
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pALMS

AND

FERNS

Safe Arrival Guaranteed by Express.

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ELLIS & POLLWORTH,

niLWAUKEE, WIS.

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LATANIA BORBONICA

2 Inch pels *0.60 per doz. ; S4.00 per 100.

4 '* 2.50 " 2U.00

5 " extra fine 4.75 " 35.00 "

6 " 9.00 " 70.00 "

8 " from 1.1.50 to $2.25 per plant; $16.00 to $24.00

per doz.
Floe specimen plants, from $3 00 to $5.00 a piece

ARECA LUTESCENS.

4 lochpota $25.00 per 100.

5 " 4 plants In pot, $50.00 per 100 ; 60 cte. a piece

6 " 3 " " 1.00 a piece.

7 " 3 " *• from $1.25 to $1.75 a piece.

8 " 3 " " " 1.50 upwards.

Fine large plants from $5.00 up.
Kentia Beliuoreaua and Forsteriana—

4 Inch pote $35.10 per 100.

5 " $50.00 to 75.00 "

6 ** 1.00 to 1.25 apiece.

Large plants from $3.00 to $10.00 a piece.

Plicpnix. recUnata, canarlenals and niplcola, all sizes

from 2 to Ul Inch pots, at lowest prices.
Cocos VVecUleliana. 2 Inch pots, flne, $15.00 per 100,

and larger plants from 21) cte. up.
FicuH ElnNticn. flue well-grown plants. 4 Inch pots,

$15.00 per KK) ; 5 inch nuts and larger, from 35 eta. up.
FandanuH UliliH, 4 lucli pots, $25.00, and 5 Inch

pots, $40.00 per UK), flne plants.
Azalea Indica, 10-12 heads, $4.50 a doz. ; $35.00 a 100.
•• 12-14 " 6.00 " 45.00 "

'• larger plants, from 75 cts. up

Dhl.WhIte Primula, strong 2J^ In. plant*, $7.00 a 100.
FERNS— Have about 20,000 of flne asBortment, trom

2 Inch pote. Id flne condition, $3.00 a 100 ; $'^.50 a 1000.

JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, Alleghany, Pa.

L. D. TELEPHONE 872.
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EITBI FlUE STOCK

ASPAEAQUS P. NaNTJS,

In. pots. Per doz. lOO.

i " fl.OO $7.00

a " 1.25 8.00

" Spbknqeri, 2W " 75 5.00

" " 3 " 80 6.00

Boston Fbbns, 4 " 2.50 20.00

Cbotons, flne assortment, 4 In. pots, nicely

colored 2.50 20.00

Kentia Belmorkana, 4 In. pots, 10 to 12

In. high, 5 to 6 leaves 6.00 40.00

Latania Borbonioa, 3 In. pots, 9 to 12

In. high. 5 leaves .... 1.25 10.00

Latania Uorronioa, 5 In. pots, 18 to 24

In. high. 5 to 6 leaves 5.00 40.00

Latania Borbonioa. 6 In. pots, 34 to 30

In. high, 6 to 8 leaves 9.00 TO. 00

Pandanus Utilis, 5 In. pots, 15 to 18 In.

high, extra strong 6.00 50.00

PacENis Reolinata. 5 In. pots, 15 to 18 In.

high. 6 to 8 leaves 7.50 60.00

Selaoinblla Euiliama, from flats, extra

strong 75 5.00

We are Headquarters for
COLEU8 and ALTERNAKTHERA.

All orders uf $5.00 and over F. O. B., New York City.

SEAWANHAKA GREENHOUSES,

OY8TER BAY. QCEEN8 CO., N.Y.

Jab. G.0l.AKS.8upt. P.O. Box M. Wm. L. Swan, Prop.
Mpntlon the Florlatii' Eichange when writing.

Just Doubled.

Our business has increased one hundred per
cent, since we began to advertise in the Ex-
change. EDWAKD B. JACKSON.

Stamford, Conn., Deo. 18, '98.

Thb Florists' Exchange.

jVerrs Carnations No^RfsS

All Carnation Cuttings are sent out with the privilege of
returning them at my expense if they are not found satis-
factory on receipt and your money returned you in full. I
have from one to five thousand stock plants of each of the
leading varieties and offer cuttings at very reasonable prices.

NINE GOOD NOVELTIES!

TWENTY=FIVE STANDARD SORTS

ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa

Send for List before placing
your orders.

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NEW CARNATION

dOY. dRIddS

SEEDLING OF VAN LEEUWEN
ON DAYBREAK.

Strong^, healthy grower, free from disease of
all kinds, coDtinuouB free bloomerwith flowers
very erect on a stifl" stem. 18 to 30 in., flowers
similar in color to Daybreak, but much
brighter, edge beautihilly fimbriated, good
shape and with f u 1 1 center, and does not burst,
coramauds the highest prices in New York for
novelties. Having been grown by us for the
past 4 years we can with confidence recom-
mend it to the florists of America as one of
the best if not the best light pink carnation
ever sent out. Orders are now being booked
for rooted cuttings to be delivered February
1st, 1899 Price. S75.00 per 1000, SOOatlOOO
rates, SilO.OO per 100, ,«1.50 per doz. All
orders filled strictly in rotation.

Cash with order from unknown correspon-
dents. A pert-onal inspection invited.

JOSEPH TOWELL, Paterson, N. J.

HALEDON AVE. NURSERY.

NEW SEEDLING

CARNATIONS

FOR 1S99

mARY A. BAKEU. A larpe. full white flower
of splendid form, nicely fringed and very fragrant,
strong calyx, never bursts and long stitt stem sup-
porting flower ; habit same as McGowan but more
vigorous, blooming earlier and more abundantly;
Is a good summer bloomer and altogether a money
making variety.
ANNA C EASTBURN. A very double, snow-
^ white, nicely fringed, high built flower, with strong
calyx; very fragrant, habit erect and one of the
most vigorous growers, with long, stiff stem, a
steady bloomer and excellent keeper; tl-50per doz.;
fS.OO per 100; *70.00 per lOOO. 350 at lOUO rate. Ready
March I let. I also have the following varieties:
Portia; Scott; McGowan; Tidal Wave; Cartledge;
Rose Queen; Eldorado; *1.50perl00; $l:.'.50 per 1000.
Buttercup. lii.fiO per 100; $20.iiO per 1000; Empress
and Bon Ton, |;5.00 per 100; ?40.00 per 1000.

CUII AV "^^ ^^'^* ^5.00 per 1000; 2?^ Inch pots, $15.00
dlHILAA per 1000. Cash with order.

LOUIS B.E&STBURN,KennettSq. Pa.

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BRIDE and 'MMD ROSES ?sn^r%""^'
iLTERHiNTHERiS ^'"' ''°Ulii"pet?oSo.''" ™^

E. I. RAWLINGS, - Quakertown, Pa.

Evelina ) JS.OOper ( Painted Lady

John Young. I * loo'. ) Arsyie
VVliite Cloud (SiOOOnpri Mrs. J as. Dean
New York * iM Empress

Frances JObsc ' "^ Mrs. Rradt

Flora Hill 1 tZ.SOalOO; 1 BIcBurney

Triumph V 120.00 per \ Victor

Daybreak J 1000. ( Arniazindy

Gold >'uir|[ec (600 per 100; (550.00 per 1000

Bon Ton 4.00 " 3500

Meteor }

Jubilee [$2.00 per 100; *15.00 per 1000

Eldorado )

GRAFTED TEA ROSES,

115.00 per 100 ; J125.00 per 1000.

H.F.LITTLEFIELD. Worcester. Mass.

■ EDW. J. TAYLOR -

■ Wholesale Florist ■

5 SOUTHPORT, CONN. \

EVANSTON

New Scarlet Carnation.

We are the originators of this flue sport of
Tidal Wave. Have tried it 3 years. Is one
of our beat sellers in red CHrnations among
commission houses and our home trade.

Rooted cuttings ready February 1.

Price, S7 per loo; $60 per 1000.

Cash with the order. Address.

M. WIELAND,

1917 Maple Avenue, EVANSTON, ILLS.

Mad t Inn th«» Floriitt*' Kxphanr*' wh(»n wrltlnT

■ F.DORNER&SONSCO. ■

\ CARNATIONS \

■ M

■ LA FAYETTE, IND. ■

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OUR SPECIALTY='^°rAR.EV'iE? r!':
CARNATIONS.

Special prices to those who issue lists or buy
to sell again. Let us know what you are likely
to need, and get prices.

GEO. HANCOCK Sl SON,

Grand Haven, Mich.

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CARNATIONS

White Clottd, Fire Fly. Evelina. Gold Nugget.
$.'i.OOperlOO;$40.UOperIUOO. .Tubilke.Mrs. tiradt.$3.(XI
perlOO; $25.00 per 1000. Kloka Hill. Freedom, J200
per 100; JilS.OOper lOlX); Wm. Spott, Emily Piekson.
Silver SpnAY,*!.(H) per 10(.t; J7.50 per lOOO. Morello,
Daybreak. «1.25 per 100; *10.00 per 1000. Our cuttings
are Al. We guarantee satisfaction, or monev refunded.
Correspondeoce solicited.

The Stover Floral Co., Grandville, Mich.

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Rooted Cuttings of New and
Standard

CARNATIONS.

SEND FOR PRICE LIST.

WM. SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Penn.

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Rooted Cuttings of Carnations

VIOLET RUNNERS.

Rooted CuttlogB of Carnations, new and standard var-
ieties, ready December 15th; also fine young runners of
Lady Campbell violets. These at any time.

JOS. RENARD, "IT" Unlonville, Pa.

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1 GRALLERT & CO. \

CARNATION GROWERS

COLMA, CALIFORNIA.

. . .San Mateo Co.

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GflB)iaTIO)l!l.

The eighth annual meetinK ot the
American Carnation Society will be held
ill Philadelphia, Thursday and Friday,
February 16 and 17 next. Albert M.
Herr, Lancaster, Pa., is eecietary.

Care of Cuttings.

The care of the cuttings while rooting
is, of course, an important matter, and
while it is not much work to see to them
they must be attended to more or less
every day. The thorough soaking they
received when put in should do them for
some time; but the quantity of water to
be given will depend on the temperature
maintained and the degree of bottom
heat. The sand must be kept wet until
the cuttings begin to root— say for two
or three weeks — after which they will
probably need no watering until taken
out. The tops should be sprinkled or
syringed fre<iuently, depending on their
inclination to become dry. The object
at all times is to keep the cuttings from
wilting. They may Hag a little (become
soft as we say) from toonuich air or sun
of a bright day. They will soon recover
from that condition if it gets no worse.
But when once really wilted their life is
gone. They then soften, become water-
soaked and mouldy and should be
thrown out at once. They should not
be allowed to contaminate the rest of
the bench.

The cuttings should be shaded from
the full light of the sun and also on par-
tially cloudy days when there is a bright
glare that is nearly as bad as the sun
itself. They also need to be covered to
prevent the air from striking directly
down on them wlien 11. is necessary to
ventilate. I Hnd common newspaper to
be the very best and handiest shading
that can be used. These are placed
directly on the cuttings, a single thick-
ness only. If liable to be blown off by
drafts of wind place lath at intervals on
the papers to hold them down. The light
weight of the lath and pajiers will not in-
juie the cuttings at all. Thenewspai>ers
are the best shading because they give
just the right shade, and do not lieat up
under them as muslin or protecting cloth
is apt lo do.

The cuttings should beallowed to have
more light as they become rooted ; but
in shading as in other matters much
judgment must be used. When to shade
and the amount and duration depends a
great deal on the location of Ihe cutting
bench. The same remark will afiply to
watering and temperature maintained.
The proper degree of heat is from 50 to
55 degrees at night, and it should not be
allowed to go above the latter figures if
it can be avoided. If it drops a little be-
low 50 degrees there is no harm done,
excepting to retard the tooting.

Of course, the warmer the cutting
bench the sooner they will strike out;
but if kept at or near 60 degrees there is
far more liability of fungus in the bench ;
in fact, at the temperature given (not
over 55 degress) It is not probable that
fungus will a|ipi'iir at all. In Ihe day-
time the temperature may beallowed to
run up to 05 degrees without harm with
good ventilation ; but it is still better to
keep ii down to 60 degrees if possible.
At the temperature given the .young
pips should root well in from four to five
weeks depending a good deal on the
variety and their condition. When well
rooted they should be taken out of the
sand; if allowed to stay there too long
they become drawn and will then never
make as good plants.

W. R. .SlIELMIRE.

WM. MURPHY,

Wliolosale Carnation Crowor.

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One of my FUMIGATORS and a few Tobacco
steins will keep ilowu (^reeu Fly, SIMPLK,
DURABLE and CHEAP. Price. (ISO,

Station F., CINCINNATI, OHIO.

CARNATIONS

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

UJOO ELDORADO. $10.00 per H)CO. now ready. Olher
varieties eiKh as Scott. Daybreak. McGowan, I'loia
Hill and Snowdon, will be ready !u season.

Also tlr.^trlass noil hie Pearl Tiibciosr' lliilbH,

at f ).(H.i IRT liKXi.

CHAS. BLACK, Hightstown. N. J.

CARNATIONS

Kooted cuttings of tlie following varieties are

now ready. jj^ ^^^

CJold Nugeet, yellow JC m $30 iiO

Mrs. Oeo. M. Brnilt. variegated 5 03 40 00

Mrs. .Tames Draii, light pink 6 00 50 10

Argyle, (lark pink 5 00 40 00

I>Ira. Frances .Toast, pink 6 00 40 00

Klora Hill, white 3 00 20 00

Evelina, white 4 00 SO OO

New York, dark pink 5 00 40 ro

Bou Ton, scarlet 6 00 50 00

.Tno. Yoilne. white 5 00 40 00

.Tubilee. scarlet 3 00 25 00

Victor, pink 3 00 20 00

Arniizin<ly. variegated 3 00 20 00

Daybreak, light pink 2 50 20 00

Catalogues ready February Ist. Highest quality of
cuttinf-'s well rooted.

CHICAGO CARNATION CO.,

Greenhouses and address. JOLIET, ILL.

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NEW SEEDLING

CARNATIONS for 1899.

DUKE OF YORK. LIBERTY.

CARDINALIS. EMILINE.

PROGRESS.

All described in Souvenir Number.

Also other New and Standard Kinds.

Descriptions and Prices on npplication.

W. R. SHELMIRE, AVOKDALE, PA.

L. Box No. 10.

Long Distance Telephone No. 5, Herald Office.
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CARNATIONS.
CBRYSANTHEMUMS....

The best new and standard varie-
ties. Strong, healthy young stooli.
See our advertisement in Souvenir
Number of the Exchange, page 1161.

Correspondence Solicited.

H. WEBER & SONS,

OAKLAND. MD.

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HARDY PINK5

Rooted Cuttings. Now Ready. 8 Sorts as follows:

HER MAJESTT-Glant white

ALBA FIMBRIATA-White. fringed

BKUNETTE— Pink, with maroon markings

EAUL OF CAKLISLE— Variegated, maroon, rose and

white
JULIETTE— Cherry-red, variegated pink and white
GERTRUDE— AVhlte. maroon markings
LAURA WILMER— Pink with darker sliadlagB, fringed
MAT— Beautiful flesh-pink, very fragrant

$1.00 per 100 postpaid; $8.00 per 1000 by express

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.

A. B. DAVIS & SON, Purcellville, Va

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CARNATIONS

Healthy Rooted Cuttings.

Flora Hill ; Alba Superba; Mayor Pingrree ;

Jubilee; Hector; Victor; Daybreak;

Triumph; Wm. Scott; Arm-

azindy; Minnie Cook.

PENNROCK CO., ?^ Wilmington, Del.

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Carnation Seed

Hand fertilized by crogeing: finest
named Wiuter-blooming varietiee.

100 Seeds for 25 cts.

Former price $1,00.
....CASH WITH ORDEK....

American Rose Company, Washington, D. G,

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January 7, 1899.

The Florists* Exchange.

Small
Fruits

Grape Vines.

tow prlfM. DesrriptiT* Il«t frPB. VBrledei,

Extra fine stock CURRANTS, Gooseberries,
CAMPBELL'S EARLY Grape. Qiuility extra,
fViuruiied Lruc. T. S. UUltUAUU CO., Frvdoula, M.Y.

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SOME THINGS YOO WANT.

KuDiiECKiA, "Golden Glow." S'-j in. pots. $4. m* per
IW. Achillea. "Tbe Pearl." 3!^ In. pole. $4.00 per IIX).
Coreopsis Lanckolata. 3!^ in. pots. $4 tX) per lOO.
Hardy Phlox, assorted, 3^ In. pots. |4.00 per 100.
Statice Armkria, from 3!.^ in pots, JS.OO per HXh
KooTBD Cuttings of Hose Geraniums, $1.00 per 100.
Abdtilon. red. yellow and wlilte, from 2 In. pots, $L*.50
per 100. Beqonia Akoentea Gdttata, 3'^ In. pots,
feJ.OO per 100. Cinerarias, 3!^ In. pots. ^4 00 per 100.
Fuchsias, extra stroni? i)Iaat8, from 2 In. pots, all
labeled, $2 ai per 100. Hkoonia Vernon, white, 2 in.
pots, J2.(t0 per 100. lisx Beuonias, from 3^ In. pots,
beautiful plants, at J4.00 per 100. Japan Iris, fleld-

frown. $4.00 per iOO. Yucca FilamenTosa, extra
eavy. 3 years old. 30 eta. each. 2O0 Alaska Carna-
tions, heavy stock, from pots, and covered with buds,
14.00 per 100. 100 Emily Pierson, very heavy. $4.00 per
100. 100 Scott, very heavy. $4. m) per 100. Ferns, for
fern dishes, 3;-6 Inch pots. In good assortment, ^3.00 per
100. Begonias, good aesortrnent, 8 varieties, from 2
In. pots, *2.00 per lUO. Cash, please.

EDWARD B. JACKSON, Stamford, Conn.

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FmihouseDWaDtsllooiii

Read this and let us hear from you.

Our Geraniums are grown in flats and
in eoil, our eeleetiuu, $1.50 per 11)0; $12.00 per
lOJO. Mme. Salleroi, in flats, the same, and
same price. Rose Geraniums, $2.00 per 100.

Aseratum, blue and white, 60 cts. per 100 ;
$3.00 per luOU

Puclislas, standard sorts, $1.60 per 100;
$12 Ou per iuuo.

Keverfe^v, Little Gem, from flats, $1.25
per 100; $10 00 per 1000.

Salvia, Splendens and Bedman, $1 per 100.

Heliotrope, 6 varieties, $1.00 per 100;
$9.U0 per lllOj.

Vliicas, var., cuttings, SI 35 per 100. i in.
stock, tine, $8.00 per 100; $50.00 per ICOO.

Coleus, all the hest varieties, Verschaf-
feltli and Queen, 76 cts. per 100; $6.00 per 1000.
Coleus in variety, 60 cts. per 100 ; $5.00 per 1000.

The above are rooted cuttings except where
noted.

Cash muHt aecoiiipnny all orders,

J. E.FELTHOUSEN, Schenectady, N.Y.

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ROOTED CUTTINGS BY MAIL

35 Double Petunias 35

A new departure In raislnv cuttings,
all propagated from this year's seed-
lings, they make better and stronger
plants; strong well rooied cuttings,
$l.i6 per 100.
I saw the bloom of Mr. Hughes Double Petunias, and
for size, color and markings, they were very fine.

Phlla., Pa. flBNBY F. SIioukll.

PETUNIA GKANDIFLOKA, 10 choice Per

varieties selectt d from many hundreds lOU.

of plants $1-5

IVV GERANIUM, 13 varieties 1 50

AllDTILON, 4 varieties 1 5il

MOONFLOWBtt, true 1 5U

HELI11TR0PE. 8 varieties 1 00

STROIiILANTHE< 1 00

GaZANIA splendens 1 60

FUCHSIAS, 8 varieties 1 00

TKADESCANTIA VEKSICOLOK 1 50

ZEIIRINA 75

AGESR plant 78

BEGONIAS, flowering, including Hunne-

well 1 60

AGERATUM, white and blue 75

KOVEI,TIES

MARS, the great Pot Geranium 2 00

AGERATUM, Princess Pauline 2 00

HELIOTROPE, Czar and Czarina 2 60

The Great Pink Double PETUNIA, Mrs.
F. Sanders 2 00

I»1,AI«TS

PRIMULAOnCONICA,3&4in.pot8, $4& 6 00

GENISTAS.Sand 4 in. pots $5 & 10 00

BEGONIAS, flowering; 25 varieties 3 00

SWAINSONA GALBGIFOLIA, 6 vars... 6 00
SNOWFLAKE STOCKS, 3 varieties 3 00

CASH WITH ORDER, PLEASE

GEO. J. HU6HES, Berlin, N. J.

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T.

West Grove, Pa. — A local paper an-
nounces that theremaybe anotherstock
company organized not many miles from
\\' est Grove for the purpose of carrying
on the nursery business, rejiort saying
that the plant operated b.v William (Run-
ning, near Kennett, liaving been re-
garded as a favorable one for such a
project.

Ilochoster, N. Y. — The Union .Vdver-
tiser is responsible for the stateinent
that " a large part of the stock in trade
of Charles Little, nurseryman, has been
seized on executions by officers of the
sheriff's office."

The Illinois State Horticultural Society
elected tiie following ofticerH for the
ensuing year; President, Henry M. Duti-
lap. Savoy; vice-president. H. A. Aldrich,
Neogji ; secretar.v, L. R. Ur.vant, Prince-
ton; treasurer,.). W. Bryant, Richview.

Pruning Flowering Shrubs. — The

pruning of any flowering shrub should
never be undertaken without a knowl-
edge of Its Howering character. The
average Jobbing gardener trims shrubs
like the barber does hair — grasps the
tools, shuts one eye and makes a clean
even cut of every piece that stands out
further than the rest beyond a deter-
mined height. This is done in Winter,
and if the subject be a hydrangea or an
althiea, no absolute harm is done, while
any early flowering shrub, like the lilac,
lieutzla or mock orange, is at least partly
relieved of flowering wood.

To get the best flowering results and
clean growth from shrubs, they should
be pruned annupily from the time they
are set out. The early flowering kinds
should have all two-year-old wood re-
moved during the Winter, as the next
Summer's flowers are to be produced on
the one-year-old, or past season's
growth. .Just how to distinguish old
from new wood is best learned b.v exam-
ination. Among easy ones to distinguish
are the deutzia and mock orange, the
new wood of which is bright and smooth,
while the old is dull in color and rough,
and in the case of the deutzin, lilac and
weigela, the old flower stalks remain.
These old shoots should not be just
trimmed, but cut right out. leaving only
the new shoots and permitting entrance
of air and light.

Atterblooming in the .Spring, the wood
that has flowered may be pruned slightly
to induce strong young shoots. This
treipientlv gives a second crop of flowers
in the Fall.

Besides those mentioned are the fol-
lowing that bloom enrl.v, and must be
treated as described: forsythia flower-
ing almond, sweet shrub, cornelian
cherry, kerrin. Pyrus jnponica, hnlesla,
bush honeysuckle, snowball. etc. On the
other hand, Fiillblooming shrubs should
be cut in closel.v during Winter to induce
an ahundanace of heavy new wood, on
which the flowers will be borne. The
nithjea, hydrangea, chaste shiirb. hyiieri-
ciim. car.yopteris. etc., are to be treated
in this manner. The closer Ihey can pos-
sibly be pruned, the better the growth
and larger flowers. As an example of
the benefit of this pruning, take two
plants of hardy hydrangea, trim one
closely and do not Touch the other. The
Immense panicles on the pruned one will
(piickly show which Is the best method.
S Mendelson Meehan.

TREES. TREES

Norway. Suuxn anil Silver Maplr. Norway
SPBunK and Arbor Vit.«8. CorreapoDiience boH-
cited before purchafling elsewhere. ....

WM. J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N.J.

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5000 MQQHE'S EARLY GRAPE

Eitra strong. 2 year vlneB, transplanted, $2.00 per 100 ;
$15.00 per 1000. 5000 fltrong 2 year, $1.50 per 100;
$10.00 per 1000.

Urrnu^C nillMPrC No t. 4 to 5 ft.. $5.00
mLtbn O UUinOCO per lOO-, medium, S
to 4 ft., $4 per 100 ; Orange Quince, No. 1, 4 to 5 ft.. $6
perlOO; medium. 3 to 4 ft.. $5.00 per 100. This stock
fs extra fine, none better, all packed free of charge.

4:UAS. BL,ACK, HlsrllStowii, N.J.

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SCALE LAWS

AH U'KlsIatlon to date. Federal, f'anadlan
and nineteen States, affecting florist and
nursery stuck, importmlons. etc. Compiled
In pamphlet form. Tustpald, 25 cts

THE NATIONAL NURSERYMAN PUBLISHING CO.,

UOCHESTEU, N. Y.
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CALIFORNIA PRIVET

No. 1, well-hraoched plants, 3 to 3 ft., $3 00
per ItO ; $20.li0 per 1(100. 18 to 24 inches, stronif ,
well-branched, $2.01) per IdO; »15.no per 1000,
Light 3 yeHf, 15 to 20 inches, good, $1.50 per 100;
$10 00 per liiOO. 1 year. 15 to 20 inches. $8.00 per
icOO. Satisfaction tfuaranteetl. Packed and
delivered at Railroad or Express Office here
fret- ot charge. Address

CHAS. BCACK, HlRbstowu, N.J.

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GOOD STOCK at LOW PRICES

CAPE JASSIINES. Gardenia Florida, good
strong plants wltli plenty of good roots, 4 to 6 Inches,
tl.Hi per 1*1; »l'.>5tlper 10l«.

CALIFORNIA PUIVET, 1 year old plants,
5tir per l(Xl; ^4.(10 per lUX). Unrooted cuttings, 10 to 12
iQclies. tl.iuper KVio.

;1IAKIANA PMIM cuttings. Jl.lO per 1000.

PEMCANSTRAWBEKKYplants.ttSOalOOU

J MONKHOUSE, »„?.^;',%. JEWELLi, LA.

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THOS. HOGG

strong, fleld-grown HYDRANGEAS, now In cellar.
Well ripened, uninjured by frost and In line condition
for forcing, 8 to i'2 strong, blooming shouta. Will flll
7 and 8 Inch pols, J;i2,00 per 100.

SAMUEL C. MOON, Morrisviile.Pa.

BUCKS COUNTY.
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imOLDH!ilB.n

HARDY SHRUBS. TREES, VINES,

Evergreens and Perennials.

30,000 BERBERIS THUNBERGII. 2 years trans

Tkadk List Readv.

T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass.

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100,000 PEACH TREES,
1,000 IRISH JUNIPER,
500 NORWAY SPRUCE,
500 AMERICAN ARBOR VIT/E,

10,000 NORWAY MAPLE, for lining
out in Nursery, from 2 to 5 ft.

C. L LONGSDORF, Floradale, Pa.

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PEACH AND PLUM TREES DEL^irER^iV

Reliable and clean stuck iit low wholesale rates. All
desirable leading vHrletleB of I'EACIIES, old and
new. In fruiting orcbarils. Have the new Triilinpli,
CireenHboni, and Siiee<l fruiting. Buds can be
supplied in sejisoii at low nites.

Very large Btijck of IM.IJI>I TREES, all on plum
roots, one and two years. lUide can be supplied of
these also, either fr'ini nurseries or orchard trees. Have
all the leading Japanese varieties. Abundance. Bur-
bank. Ctiabut, Satsiinia, Wlllard and others; also the
new Kfil .1 line and wickson In good supply-
Usual supply alsu of AHpnriieuH UooIh to ofTer.

iLEX. PULLEN,M"to'<'N"rseries.Milforil, Del

Mentinn th*" FlnrlBt*' Kxrhane'p wh<»n wrtMne

CLEMATIS

2 years XXX, $18.00 per 100; 1 year strong,
IH-i.OO lier 100. Henryll, .lackmannl, Long. Can-
dida. Mme. Ed. Andre. Mme. Raron Velllard, Ramona,
etc. Panlculata, 2year8, XXX,S10.00 per 100.

Field=Qrown Hardy Roses

2 years. These are extra fine stock, well-rooted and
strong; just the thing tu pot for spring salea; mostly
on tlielruwn routs; innch nuperior to Imported plants;
Clin. CIotblMe Soupert, Margaret Dickson (b). Pink
HaiiibhT (Kupbriisyue), and White Uarabler (Thalia),
S1^!.(KI Ptr 100.

N" IK, —The Pink and White Ramblers are good
fcirrcrs and magnificent bloomers: Caprice. Caroline
dc Sansal, Coq.des Blanches, Gen, .lacq. Lulzct. Mme,
f;. llruant (i)). March, of Lome, Mrs. Degraw. Mrs. J.
Lalng(b). Paul Neyron. etc., *1 0.00 pfv 100.

Clematis. Ornamental Shrubs and Trees. Pseonlas,
Herbaceous Plants, Small Fruits. Krult Trees.
Send for wholesale price list.

JACKSON & PERKINS CO.,'*»^e^t?r^:

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Trees, Shrubs,

Vines,
Hedge Plants.

Millions of them ; quality good. Prices

right. Trade list on application.

Personal inspection invited.

THEWM.H.M0ONG0.Morrisville,Pa.

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Fruits and Ornamental Trees

Shriibi', Ros&t, Bulbs, Stmill FritilA

Greenhouse and Hardy PUiiils, Seettn, Etc.

Call special attention to our large and com-
plete assortment of Haroy Tbrbs, SirKuns.
Border Plants. Etc.. adapted to Florists"
retiiii trade.

KOSES, fleld-grown. In large supply, no

belter plants in tlie market.
CANNA?^, in Immense quantities, of best

varieties at low rales.
CHIN ESE A ZA LEAfS, in flne assortment

and Quality.
Inspection Invited- Correspondence solicited.
Catatugue and Price List Free.
■iSthyear; 44 greenhouses; iOOO acres.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO.

Paincsville. Ohio.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing

P. OUWERKERK

1123 Summit Ave., Jersey City, N. J.

Just received from

RHODODENDRONS,

SPIR/EA JAPONICA,

PEONIES,

POT GROWN LILACS

CLEMATIS and H. P.

PRICES

Mention the Florists'

our Holland Nurseries

AZALEAS,

LILIUM SPECIOSUM,

BLEEDING HEART,

, HYDRANGEAINSORTS,

ROSES, in the beet sorts:

MODERATE.

Exchange when writing.

Wholeaale
Growere.

SPRINGFIELD,
NEW JERSEY.

TREES AND PLANTS in full assortment. Trade^Ca.alo.ne

Mention the Florlats' Kxchange when writing. .

F. ^ F. NURSERIES

FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL

rOR ORCHARD AND GARDEN

Small Fruits. Grapes, Shrubs, Climbing: Plants.

Roses, Evergreens, Hardy Plants, Psonles.
Largest aud cliolceHt collections tu America.

BEST NOVELTIES

Descriptive Illusirated Cataloguf free.

ELLWANCER & BARRY,

MOUNT HOPE NURSERIES, Rochester, N. Y.
Flft^-nlntll Tear.

VlunaiM li.&cli,.uit.-

GERANIUMS, ZONALE

2!^ in. pots many varieties, double and single, white, pink, salmon, scarlet snd

cnmaon, S3.nil ppr 100.

OERAISIVinS, Mrs. PoIlocU, BIsmarcU, Bappy TnouRtit.

aw in $3 m per 100. Mme. Salleroi, ^H lu., il.60 pei luu.
COLEUS, splenrtirt varieties. 2Va m • $1-75 I'ei liiO.
PETVIVIAS, I»OIIBI.E,2J^ in., $2,511 per 100.
MentlOD the FlorlJita' Exchange when wrlUnv.

C. W. WEflTBERBY.

6

The F^lorists' Exchange.

VERBENAS.

Clean, healthy stock, 12 excellent
sorts, strong plants, 2 inch pots,
$3 per 100; $25 per 1000.

Rooted Cuttings.

$1 per 100; $6 per 1000.

MICHEL PLANT and BULB CO.

Magnolia and Tower Grove tves., St. Louis, Mo.

ilPANSlES i PHUSIEII IBOETB BeiSIHB!

....Jennings Strain...

Fine little plants, for cold frames, $4.00 per 1000, by
S*EEI>, finest mixed, $1.00 per pkt., $5.00
Cash with order.

E. B. JENNINGS,

espresB,
per ounce.

Lock Box
S54,

GEOWKR OF TOE FINEST PANSIBS.

Sootliport, Conn.

Mention the Florists' Elxchange when writjng^

GOOD SMALL PLANTS from cold frames or
greenhouse only, at $4-0(tpcr 1000. All otbers not ac-
ceseible at present. Seed as usual. Cash wltb order.

C. SOLTAU & CO.,

199 Grant Avenue,

Mention the Florists'

JERSEY CITY, N. J.

Exchange when wrttlng.

^wwwwwwwwv^vwwy^wvwyvw

SPECIAL SPECIAL

rosesjm:roses

For Immediate Delivery. Imported Low-Budded 2 Year Stock. 10 in a Lot.

PKICE, per 100, $8.00; per lOOO, $70.00.

Alfred Colomb
Baroness Hausman
Baroness Rotliscliild
Hclair

Oeneral Jacc|ueniinot
Oloire de l>ij<>ii
Gloire de ItIaru;ottln
oeneral ^VasUlugtou
Jolin Hopper
I^a France

La Gloire de la Reine
>Ia]£na Cliarta
Mnie. Oal>riel L,u]zet
Itlrs. Jolin Kainjs^
minie. Plantier
I*aul ?Je>ron
Perle des Blanches
Plus ix:
Pfeonia

and otber ifood sorts.

flPiemi FIELD-liBOWII BOSES, OB OWH BflflTS

PRICE, per 100, $13. OO; per 1000, $lOO.

Anna de Diesfiacli
Alfred colonit>
Baroness Prevost
Coquette des Blancbes
Coqueite des Alpes
Baroness Rotliscliild
Duke of ConnauKlit
Oeneral Jacqueminot
Hermosa

Jobii Hopper

Mas:na Cliarta

>Iat>el Morrison

Mme. Gabriel I^ulzet

lUarsball P. IfVllder

Paul Neyron

Prince Caiuille de Roban

Vlricb Brunner

AMERICAN FIELD-GROWN ROSES, ON OWN ROOTS.

PRICE, per lOO, $15.00.

Caroline Xestout
Crimson Rambler

Marecbal Kiel
Vello-w Rambler

IIUIDtf^RT PDIOPQ Controlling Lar^e Quantities of
IVI r\/f\ I I'V^IX^^^ H.P. Roses, Standard RoaeB. Azalea Mollis.
Rhododendrons. Hydrangeas, Saowballs, and other Ornamental Plants for
pottlns or Spring trade. I refjueet parties desiring to place import orders to
correspond with me, stating number and sorts required.

A few remain on hand which I offer to close out tor
Cash at less than one-halt cost ot Importation.
Good stock.

A FEW CASKS,

At Sio.oo per lOoo.

HYACINTHS

EXTRA BERLIN LILY OF THE VALLEY

NEW CROP of Excelsior Dwarf Pearl Tuberoses.

ISOO TVDEROSCS, 3 to 4 inches. FOR OMI.V S5.00.

1000, EXTRA, 4 to 6 Inclies, $7.00.

GLADIOLUS, New Crop. ?u".r*?.°'o'pe?'iVo.'''''' "'""

IIIOT DCPnUrn Vmnh shipment of E:KceIslor EiiKllsb Mustirooiu
uUul nLUtllLU Spa-WM, at special price, by the 500 or 1000 lbs.

G. H. JOOSTEN, Importer, 103 Greenwicli St., N.Y.

\mmmmmmfmmm}

CHRISTMAS TRADE— Continued.

Indianapolis. — The sale of cut flowers,
mostly roses, carnations and violets,
was about the same as that of last
year; but the plant sales showed an in-
crease of about 25 per cent. Baskets
1311ed with combination plants sold 50
per cent, better. The prices were about
same as those of last year.— B. F. Co.

Kalamazoo, Mich. — Christmas trade
in Kalamazoo shows an Increase over
last year's. Prices ruled about as usual.
Fall trade generally is reported as fair,
an Increase being noted in some places
on pot plants. The weather during
Christmas weeli was very dull and
stormy which interfered considerably
with the development of the buds. The
Dunlsley Floral Co. were fortunate in
having a house of violets in full crop for
the holidays and disposed of them all at
good prices. — S. B.

Sharon, Pa.— Our trade for Christmas
in cut flowers was fully equal to that of
former years, while the sales of plants
weremuch better — fully 25percent. Holly
and wreathing, 50 per cent., prices rang-
ed about as last year. Everybody seems
well satisfied, and sold out clean. Car-
nations appear to have the preference
over all other flowers.- J. M.

Newark, N. J. — Christmas trade was
about the same as last year, cut dowers
being quite in demand. High prices kept
a good many away from buying. Flow-
ering plants, such as azaleas, cyclamen,
primroses, are bought more every year
instead of cut flowers. Potted poin-
settias sold very well, but few were to be
had. Fern dishes of all kinds and styles
sold well. There was a good demand
for violtets.— B. & G.

Omaha, Neb.— The Christmas and holi-
day trade was entirely satisfactory to
me. In cut flowers Bride, Bridesmaid
and Meteor were In the lead with carna-
tions and violets a good second. Palms
and rubbers seemed to be in good de-
mand, with prices about firm as com-
pared with former years. There was
quite an increase in demand for bloom-
ing plants— azaleas, hyacinths, etc.—
S. B. .S.

RirHMOND, Ind. — Christmas trade was
50 per cent, ahead of last season's. The
sale of plants, such as palm and fern
dishes, met with ready sale. Roses sold
readily at $1.50 per dozen for common,
and %'2 to $3 per dozen for select. Com-
mon carnations brought 75c. per dozen.
Flora Hill and Seneca Chief, select, were
readily bought for %\ perdozen. Violets
realized $2 to $2.50 per hundred. Moss
wreaths and holly sold well but there
was no call for mistletoe. No bulbous
stock was offered; a large number of
fern pans was sold and brought good
prices. Small palms at two to three dol-
lars sold readil.v. — F. W. B.

Albany, N. Y.— But little difference to
report in Christmas trade of this year
in comparison with that of last. Some
trade In cut flowers lost, because com-
mission men repeat the mistakes of past
years. Ten days or so before Christm-as
prices are sent in — of courseatthehighest
notch. At these prices one has to order
sparingly. None can be purchased trust-
ing to good luck to sell. Then on Christ-
mas morning, or possibly the day before,
new lists of prices come in with figures
away down ; too late then to undo the
mischief. In this city all available stock
which is good can be sold, providing
prices are moderate. Violets and car-
nations were both in good supply — qual-
ity and quantity ; all were well cleaned
up. There was not nearly as much de-
mand for roses as formerly. Trade in
Christmas greens increases. Aim for the
future should be better quality of holly.

Plants at moderate prices went well ;
primroses, cyclamen, and palms in the
lead. A few azaleas were offered, but
the extra forcing tliese require to bring
them in flower hardly pays, as they are
not nearly so satisfactory to the custom-
ers as when brought into flower for
Easter. An increased demand is noticed
each year for polnsettias, both in pots
and cut. — W.

SUMMER IN WINTER

By Using

Standard Greenhouse Boilers

One oent gets oar Catalofa*.

GIBLIN & CO., . UUca, N. T.

Mention tlli« Florists' Exchange when writing.

Echoes from the Alleys.

St. Liouis. — Seven members met Mon-
day night and bowled several games. The
event of the evening was the remarkable
showing of Carl Beyer, who rolled three
games in succession, of 227, 204, and 200 —
the best rolling ever done on our alleys.
Other members made a fair showing. Mr.
Beneke offers a prize, to be competed for
during the January and February series,
to the bowler making the best average in
at least twenty games. He proposes to
give the winner a year's number of the
Florists' Review, handsomely bound in
morocco. Mr. Beneke bars himself in the
contest. C. C. S.

Flatbush, N. Y.— Thursday evening,
January 5, the annual roll for prizes
took place; ten members were present
and took part in the match. The prizes
were all done up in mysterious packages,
the appearance of which conveys no idea
of the contents ; the highest scorer takes
his choice of parcels, the next highest
takes second choice and so on down to
the lowest.

P. Riley captured first choice and
secured a fine box of cigars, the other
prizes won were: Papa Zeller, a vase; L.
.Schinutz, pair of pants; E. Dailledouze,
bottle of Creme de Mint ; C. Woerner, box
of cigars; W. Prosser, smoking set;'P.
Dailledouze, pocket knife; H. Dailledouze,
bottle of Creme deRye; A. Zeller, scarf
pin, and C. Woeker, hat brush.

Orange, N. J. — Undernoted are last
week's scores ot the New Jersey Florists'
Bowling Club:

12 3

JosephManda 127 127 115

James Wood 122 125 119

Walter Gray 16.S 155 230

Geo. Von Qualen 109 201 137

Henry Bohsen 131 79 130

George Smith 178 100 16+

F. L Atkins 102 124 100

David Rose 148 135 115

Q.

Philadelphia, — A match was played
on the Florists' Club Alleys on Wednes-
day last, between the second teams of
the Florists' Club and theCentury Wheel-
men, the former winning b.v 321 pins:

FLOKIST.

12 3 Total

Walker 157 135 148 440

Kilt 154 163 155 472

Anderson 157 185 149 441

Archer 165 134 144 443

Smith 146 138 133 417

Moss 189 154 137 430

2643

CENTDKY.

12 3 Total

Strassburger 93 112 170 375

Hess 112 117 101 330

Morgan 116 152 142 410

Kutherford 120 147 142—409

Fittler 150 128 112 890

Moore 114 143 151^^408

2322

EllillES 01 BUSIHEII!!;

Belvidebe, III.— The J. W. Lyon
Company will grow fruits and flowers
here.

Washington, O.—Beeler&Cheeney have
succeeded Q. A. Fisk, and will continue
the business.

Portland, Me.— John McManus has
leased a lot ot land to erect two large
greenhouses in Brunswick in the Spiing.

Newport, R. I.— The co-partnership
heretoforeexlstina between .lames Gohm
and Harry L. DeBlolsasGohm & DeBlois,
seedsmen, has been dissolved by mutual
consent.

January 7, 1899.

Thb Florists' Exchange.

DBEEB'S RELIABLE FLOWEB SEEDS

We appreciate the importance of choice stroiaa of flower Beeiln for florlsta' udp ontl eiiiUinnr to tupply
not the CHEAFKsT but the BEST Id eTery cane. Following are a lew things wtjich nboulil he nown mil)

T

Trd. pkt. oz.

AKeratutn, Cope's ret, very dwarf blue $0 15 $0 40

Alyssuiu, L,lttle Gem, dwarf white

Aiiipelopsis Veltclili, Japan Ivy lb.. $1.50

Aster, Queen of Market, white I The
*' " purple vearliest

** *' mixed 1 of all,

" Seniple*s Branching:, white 1
" '• •* pink Extra

" *' " lavender V choice

" *' '* crimson strain

*' " " mixed

Centaurea Gy niuocarpa, 1000 seeds 15 cts

Coba^a Scandens, purple

Cyclamen l*erslcum, grand strain

Glganteum, 100 seeds, $1.00

Dracaena Iiicli-vlsa

Grevilleii Kul)usla

Heliotrope, Uemoiiie's Giant, very large beads

Iponioea Grand i flora, Moontlower

L,ol>ella Crystal palace Compacta, true....

10
10
20
20
15
30
30
30
30
30

10

15
15
5"
15
40

as

15

76

75

50

1 50

1 50

1 .50

1 50

1 --5

40

30

1 26

40

40

3 10

60

2 UO

l.,obelia Speciosa, dark blue, trail Idk $'

Gracilis, light blue, "

nilSfnonette, Macliet, select stock

" Defiance, very larfze spikes

>Iusa Ensete 100 seeds, $1.00.

Petunia, siUK^le frini^ed, our own saving

double frlnsed, .^00 seeds, 75 cts.; 1000

seeds $ 1.50.

Pblox Drummondii, lartre flowering, mixed

Piana compacta, m'xd

Primula Obconica Grandiflora

Salvia Splendens, Scarlet Safe-e

Bonfire, (Clara Bedman) tine

Solanum Capsicastrum, Jerusalem Cherry

Smllax, iresh seed lb., $3.60.

Torenla Hourulerl

Verbena, Mammotb, white, scarlet, purple, pink

or 6tripe<l, eacli

Verbena, Mammotli, mixed

Vinca Rosea, mixed

nl. pkt. oz

U 211

(0 75

15

40

15

60

25

1 00

50

15

60

30

1 50

511

30

1 25

50

2 50

15

35

IB

36

80

3U0

40

200

30

1 60

15

60

DOOBLE FKINQEU PETUNIAS.

Our New Wholesale Price List will be issued by the middle of Janucrry. If you do not receive a copy please notify us.

HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing,

lb . We are headquiirters for all '99 novelties.

f Also complete list of best eoramercial

^ varieties. ^^Corresi)ondence solicited.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian. Mich.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

II CHRYSANTHEMUM STOCK PLANTS ^

sFi[i;-lhrssC:!iiMeialMties;

Sknd Foi: ruiCE List.,

Wimhlnsto

2 AMERICAN ROSE CO., '""t

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

MARll'] LOUISK, pl.t MTowii, clean and
healthy in every particular, $4.0Ua 100.

CASH WITH ORDER.

WM J, CHINNICK, Trenton, N.J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlns-

Vloliits fly SgiiGialty.

Good, strong plants, from Held.

PRINCESS DE GALLES, per 100, $5.00;
per 1000, ifiO.OO.

CALIFORNIA, per 100, $3.00; per 1000,
$25.00.

All other kind.s sold for the present.

TARRAGON ROOTS

For forcing, 75c. per doz. ; $5.00 per 100.
Oauh with Order.

SEA GUFF NURSERY, FD. BOULON, Prop.,

SEA CLIFF, L. I., N. Y.
M«ntl0B th« Floiisu' Exohjuu:. wh.. wrltlmx

IMPERIAL VIOLET

10.000 Uootfd Cuttings left out of the 20,000.
Ready for luinieillate delivery

After these are gone shall not he able to send plants
till Bometlme in March. I believe the Imperial, with-
out exception, is tiie largest, longest stemmed, deepest
blue In color, antl most fragrant double violet grown,
and for health ami vlg()r It cannot be surpassed if It
can be equaled. It has never shown the slightest trace
of disease of any kind. I have heard of large yields
of flowers but my plantB to date, Jan. 1st, have given
me an average of 35 tUnvera per plant, and to-day the
large fat buds are as thick as straws. The price of the
Imperial has averaged so far for this season $1.47 per
hundred; can yoti lieat tlils? If you cannot send a
small order and give ItK-ni a trial. With every order of
a dozen or more 1 will svnii niv new book on Viob't
Culture thai- will tell voti .some ttiiriK« that you do not
know; it Ih h [.lulu ilrM,;riptioti of the results of years
of careful cxperinn/nt. The book U.-^elf is worth all
you pay for the phiiits. and Is, I believe, the only work
of the kind in print; It also describes the model violet
house, preparation of beds, soil and fertilizers; this
work I have copywrlted and It can only be obtained
from me. Price of Plants with Violet Culture :

Per doz. . .
•' 5U0...

. $1.50.
. 45.00.

Per 100 $10.00.

" lOUO 90.00,

W.L. MINOR, Brockton, Mass.

VIOLET SPECIALIST, 5H8 BKLMONT STREET.

All Intending purchasers are cordially Invited to call
at my house and see this truly maguiflcent violet In
bloom,— It will pay you.

HAND PICKED 'MUMS.

stock PlautS Ol 'Mums, SXRONG, HEACXHY, PROLIFIC.

500 Prank Hardy, the finest and highest priced white in the New York Cut Flower
Market. 20 cts. each ; $2.00 per 12; $15.00 per 100.

300 Major Bonnaffon 3 cts.

250 Mrs H. Robinson 10 "

300 Golden "Wedding 3 "

l25 1ora ..- 8

100 Miss Georgienne Bramhall 6 cts

100 Silver Cloud 8 '•

100 Minerva 4 "

40 Ethel Addison 10 "

25 W. "Wright 25 cts.

n/Iotio-ff I C+nr-L-c January Delivery. For graftinR your Tea

JTianeitl O LOCKS noses. No. 1, size B to 8 millimetres, $9.10

per 1000; No. 2, size* to 5 millimetres. $8.00 perlOUO. tfpi'cial priceson

liarge iiuantities. Cash with order from unknown correspondents.

HARRY A. BUNYARD,

Plant Growers and Manufacturers' Agent,

42 West 28th Street, - - New York City.

See Spi'cial Advertisement in the .Jubilee Number.
Mentlnn thp Florists' Exchange when writlnsr.

Now on Hand for Forcing through the Winter and for

. . EASTER 1899

pS' WRITE FOR PRICES.-S^

Azalea Indica, in all sizes.
Rhododendrons, in all sizes.
Spirffia Jaiinnica Compacta Multiflora.
" Astilbo Floribunda.

Spiraea Van Houtteii.
Viburnum Opulus Storilis.
Crimson Rambler, extra large plants.
Lily of the Valley.

JES- HAVE STILL SOME BULBS ON HAND."®^

F. W. O. SCHMITZ, Jersey City, N. J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

FOR '99

ECLIPSE 98— Yellow sport Wm. H. Chadwiok, 50c. each, $3.60 per doz.
PRIDE- Large early while. Try thisl 26 cents each, $2.00 per dozen.
QOLDEN GATE ROSE— Finest stock in the country.

GROVE P. RAWSON, Elmira, New York

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

CflNNAS

..NEW.. ISOXICBI

We have Duke of Marlhorough,

Ducheae of Marlborough,

_ _ . _. _ _ Glnrlosa. Maiden's Blush, Alsace, Hoaemawr, Queen Char-

COLORS lolte, Italia. Austria. Souv. du Pres. Carnot Hilar of Fire, etc.,

lu large Buppiy. Write for prices by the l(fO or 1000.

Our new spedllngs, Geo. Washington, Martha "Washington, l5uttercup. Mt. fitua, Annie Laurie, and our 1899
»et of 10 Cnniias. are very One. Write for prices and descriptions.

Also LOGAN BERRY TIPS. THE CONARD & JONES CO. West Crove, Pa.

Mentlou the Plorlsta* Exchange when wrltlns.

VertiBiia, \Mm, Heliotrope,

GER& :1UM AND CHRYSANTHEMUM

plants 111 varieties, also

LEMON-VEIsnENA, HkLTANTHUS MTJLTIFLOBUS, ClC,

strong pItiutB. from 2!^ In. pole, $2.00 per IOC.
NvMi'ii.EA Odubata Gigantka, large roots, f3.50

per 100.
Cai.ai>ium Esculkntum, first size. it^S.OOper 100.
Canna H<><it.s. good varieties, $'2.no per 100.
500 Dvvp. OiiANOE Plants (CUniB SlnCDsls) large

bushy hratls, from \ and 5 In. pote. f^.OO per 100-
Lettuce and other Vkoetablk 1'lants In any

quantity.

R. VINCENT JR. S SON, White Marsh, Md.

UentloD the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

GERANIUMS

Separate kinds, 2 in., $3.00 per 100,
Including Mt. of Snow. Mme. Sal-
LEROi and blooming varieties

CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS—

iV2 in.. $3.61) per 100 j 4 in., $1.00 per dozen.

TRADESCANTIA—

Yellow-slriped, rooted cuttings $1.00 per
100; Zebrina, 50c. perlOO; Green, 26o. per 100;
by mail, 10c. per 100 extra.

FISHER & SON, - QALION, OHIO.

Mention the FlorlstB* Exchange when writing.

STV^ILMX

From flats, by mall $0.50 per 100

From 2 In. pots, strong plants 1.00 "

CANNA, mixed, strong roots 2.00 "

GERAUIUMS, mixed. 21n.pota 2.00 "

HYDRANGEA OTAKSA, Sin. pots 5.00 "

ECHEVERIA GLAUCA, 31n. pots 3.00 •'

Send for samples. Gash with order.

FRED. BOERNER, Cap May City, N. J

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

GERANIUMS

Semi-double
and double,
Harrison,
Hicard, Pol
tevine, Ac

teon, Grant, Bonnat, Nntt, Buchner, Kelway, Theo
crlte, Danglede, and many other standard and new
varieties; rooted cuttings, $10.00 per lOOO; $i.35
per lOi. by mall. lieplanted, extra strong, fine,
|l3.50 per 1000.
rni niC Ked and yellow, $6.00 per 1000; fancy,
wULQUO superb bright colors, 25 vars., $5.00per
1000; ()5 cts. per 100, by mail. 250 of any plants at
1000 rates, by express.
Finest bedding BEGONIAS, DOUBLE PETU-
NIAS, SCARLET SACiE, ETC. Full list
of STOCK ready.

U^^Caah, please. We add plants for discount.
DAMIHL, K.HHRR»l<ancaster, Pa
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

.. Rooted Cuttings ..

20,000 Flora Hill Carnntlons, per lOCO, |20 00
50,000 Scott, ftlcGowan, Poviin,

Ivelier, Mre. FtHhcr... " 8 00

SOOOVIuca, var per 100 75

OeruniuuiH, 20 varletlBB,... " 125
AlyMsiiiii, tall and dwarf.... " 60
Heliotrope, while ao'i pur-
ple " 75

POTTED PLANTS.

2.000 Vincas, 3 inch potH per 10 , 3 50

2.000 Ivy Gernniuiiis, 2H Inch pots.

pliilt and white 2 25

5.0D0 Geraoluiiis. 20var8..2Min.pot8 " 2 00
1 OCO *' Mrs. Parker, Mduntof

Snow. Happy Thought " 2 50
20,000 Roses. (Dormant), 2U in pots.. . " 2 CO
»• •* :i *■ ... •' 8 50

Perle (C. Soupert), La France, Meteor, etc.

J. D. BRENNEMAN,(Box24) Harriaburg, Pa.

Mention the Florleia' Exchajige when writing.

SCOTCH HEATHER

ERICA PERSOLUTA ALBA and ROSEA,
nice plants In bud from 3 Inch pots, 8 cts.

Ardisia Crenulata fet'w"'i?h''frut53c& eTch
Asparagus Sprengeri ^i'&^il^'^S:
Selaginella Emiliana in%Vt"oK?H":
Neplirolepis Davallioides Furcans,

235 flue strong plants In 21^ and 3 lu. pots, all ready
for a shift. Sets.

Nephrolepls Cordata Compacta,

75 In 2hi and 3 In. pots, 6cts.i 20 In 6 In. pans, at
20 cts. each.

Pteris Adiantoides rocl%V??«,,''°'"' "'"
Nephrolepis BostoniensisSnT'ta^il

and 3 Inch pots, at 4 cts.

Adiantum Cuneatutn 2)^inchpot8at2«ct8.
Latania Borbonica ZJ'TtnJ'^Si. sfS

healthy planta, at 12 cts.
Above is all flret-class stock but must be sold
to make room. Carefully packed and liberal
count. „

Telephone. 141-3.

R. G. HANFORD, Norwalk, Conn.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

h

Thb F=i-ORists' Exchange.

Novelties.

Review of Recent Introductions and Talk
on Some Coming; Claimants.

Itead liefiire the I'hilaiUliihia Fli'ibsts' Chib.hy
A. Bliinc^ Jitnuaru 5, Ia99.

It huH been eaid that novelties are tbe
8tuH oi life foi Horists audBceilsiueu ; aud
it is true that many moat prosperous iu
the business owe their Urst success to
some taliing novelty in plants or seeds,
which carried them ou the tide that led
to fortune.

By thousands who take an Interest in
the new plants introduced from year to
year it is to be regretted that the publi-
cation of Professor Bailey's " Annals of
Horticulture" was discontinued. It was
an invaluable work ou that subject and
ou horticulture in general. Itisareatly
miseed by many, as to-day there is no
work to take its place.

To show how few novelties eventually
become popular, I might say that in
1891, 884 species and varieties supposed
to be new were introduced to the Ameri-
can trade— including vegeta'bles and
fruits— and I fear that not ten of them
are grown in or near Philadelphia at this
time. We may perhaps And one or two
carnations and chrysanthemums.

One of the first sensational novelties
introduced in tliis neighborhood was
chrysanthemum Philadelphia, raised by
.Mr. Graham. It did more to advertise
our city as a chrysanthemum-growing
center than any other plant I know of,
and was certainly far ahead ol anything
raised up to that date. .Since then it has
been eclipsed by Pennsylvania, Carnot,
and no doubt by several others.

The chrysanthemum which is good
enough to receive a certificate nowdays
is hard to improve upon and the acme of
perfection seems attained. I read in a
foreign journal that the latest introduc-
tions of the most celebrated French chry-
santhemist, to whom we always looked
for something grand, are very disap-
pointing and actually not worth grow-
ing.

My opportunities for studying the new
chrysanthemums have been so limited
that I shall have to refer you to the list
of varieties certificated latel.v published
in the trade papers, as it would take too
much of your time to give even a list of
the meritorious ones.

Chrysanthemum Ivor.v is probably the
best for all commercial purposes to date,
but, as usual with a good thing, every
one has grown itinexcessof the demand,
and as a result the flowers have been
sold at a loss. It may therefore be dis-
carded for some other variety newer but
of less merit.

The chrysanthemum we do want, I
suppose, is one that will bloom continu-
ouslj' from September until Easter, bear-
ing immense, sweet-scented flowers of
various colors on one plant, including
blue, I dare say. I hear that oneis to be
offered in New York which is said to
bloom from .July until New Year's, aud
even later, and is perfectly hardy iu the
open ground.

In roses vehaveforgotten Her Majesty
Wm. Francis Bennett and hundreds of
others supposed to be grand acquisi-
tions; hut it is a pleasure to note that
American Beauty, Tbe Bride and Hrides-
niaid (the latter two roses of American
introduction) are to-day the most popu-
lar foicing roses in this countr.v.

President Carnot has hosts of admirers.
The trouble with it is that it will go to
rest in January and February ; yet some
of our l)est growers still hold on to it
and will bring it in tor Easter, Spring
and Summer, when it is at its best. Its
distinct shade makes it always a seller.

It is a great pity we have discarded
Madame Hoste, Mrs. Morgan, Madame
de VVatteville and others of this class, as
every flower shop in the land feels the
need of more variety. The man who will
grow a houseful of each of these Is sure
to Hnd a sale for them at a high price.

What we now want is a yellow Brides-
maid with the color of Marechul Niel.
The man who gets it need not be afraid
to ask »,">.000 for it.

Crimson Ramblercertainly jumped into
favor with less trouble than any rose in-
troduced tor years. It is bound to he
found in the gardens of our grandchil-
dren. Those who have seen the hedges
of it with thousands of clusters in full
bloom can never forget the glorious
sight.

Its three sisters, Aglaia, 'I bulla and
Eiiphrosyne, have not given the same
satisfaction everywhere, being ranch less
haidy and not so suitable for forcing.

Royal Cluster is the name of a new

hardy rose to be sent out by the Connrd
& Joues Co. this year. It is the result of
a cross between the Dawson and the
Hermosa. It bears clusters of over 100
flowers, the colorof which is white, tinted
with blush. It has the advantage over
Crimson Rambler of having a spicy fra-
grance, and apparently possesses all the
good qualities' of Crimson Rambler,
which is saying a great deal.

Mr. Manda's hyl)rid Wichuraiana, Tri-
umph, South Orange, Perfection, Univer-
sal Favorite, I'ink Roamer, are fine
things for the garden ; and his very lat-
est evergreen hybrids, .lersey Beauty,
fiardenia and Evergreen Gem. areclaimed
by those who know to be of immense
value for garden purposes, and sure to
be grown in all parts of the world.

It is a pleasure to note that the Lord
Penzance .Sweet Briars have found many
admirers in this country. The new
colors found among them make them de-
sirable for amateurs as well as for parks
and large gardens.

Much was expected of Carmine Pillar
which is such a great favorite in English

raised in America within the Inst few
years, we regret that we are still far be-
hind the English rose grower who some
time since advertised to send, all tor one
shilling, a blue rose, a green rose and a
rose as big as a cart wheel. Likewise
we are outdone b.v the Russian gentle-
man who is said to possess a really black
rose. Of the hundreds of French roses
sent over at very high |)rlces, none is
suitable lor forcing in Wiuter and conse-
quently tbe demand (or them has greatly
diminished.

CARNATIONS.

So many good new carnations have
been introduced within the last tew years
that it would exhaust your patience to
talk about them. Besides, you know
more of them than 1 do. It is to be re-
gretted that the prices obtained lorcut-
Ho%\erH makes it more and more difficult
to grow carnations at a profit, even
with the most exhaustive care and the
most economic management. In future
it will only pay to grow the best varie-
ties, such as White Cloud, Flora Hill,

gardens; but, like the Kugosa r-oses, it
does not seem to please the American
fancy.

The Climbing Kaiserin (or Mrs. Peary),
a sport from Kaiserin, originated in Wil-
mington and also with Mr. Chas. Cox, of
Philadelphia, will prove a .valuable rose
for the .South; and, if bardy, equally so
for the North. The same may be said of
Climbing Meteor.

Climbing Wootton is now claimed to
have proved bardy in this latitude, aud
is a fine rose tor porches or pillars, grow-
ing from ten to twelvefeet in one season.

No better name than Liberty could
have been selected for a new rose, and
we congratulate tbe raiser upon his
choice, «rhich will help to make it popu-
lar iiere. It is of a better and more nni-
torm color than Meteor and has not the
fault of producing flowers of too dark a
color. In this respect Liberty has a de-
cided advantage. It is gi-own now by
Mr. AsTiuis and Mr. Alexander Scott and
will not be sent out until 1900.

Miss Clara Barton, originated in the
West, is a sport from Bridesmaid. It is
darker aud said to be a very distinct
shade.

While some grand roses have been

Evelina, in whites; Victor, Triumph,
Argyle, Mrs. .Joost and others of that
class in pinks. Melba is tbe best among
the pinks. It is owned by Robert Craig
& .Son and John N. May.

A good red one is bndl.v needed, and
this want will be supplied next spring
by Mr. Fred Dorner with Mrs. G. H.
Crane. This variety is equal in size to
Jubilee, of as flue a color, and has the
advantage of being much freer in
bloom.

Among other notable newcomers will
be J. Whitcomb Riley, a delicately varie-
gated pink and white variety of immense
size and many good qualities. It was
raised by Mr. E. G. Hill and is now
owned by Messrs. Dailledouze Bros, and
Mr. Asmus. Maceo is a dark crimson, a
very free bloomer, raised by Mr. C. W.
Ward, who also has Gomez, a crimson as
well, brighter and better in color but not
nearly so free a bloomeras Maceo. Mars
is a superb scarlet. It is doubtful, how-
ever, that it will be sent out the coming
season. America, b.v E. G. Hill, is a red
one of great promise. Mrs. Lawson is
probably the finest pink in existence for
forcing. It will not, however, be dissem-
inated until the Spring of 1900. It is

currently leiioried that .15,000 bus been
refused lOr the stock of this variety, and
the report seems to be true. Uid the
owner make a mistake iu refusiug?

CANNAS.

The word ■' canna " seems to give most
growers the grip. They have got them
badly and cannot get rid of them. To-
day you can buy them for a song. The
cause is again over-production; and
while the demand has doubled or trebled
every year, the supply is always too
great. Think of one man getting 300
pounds of seed from his patch of cannas,
and then imagine how many roots he
must have lifted! I have known, bow-
ever, of foreign varieties costing $3 to ^4
each, l)eing left in the ground to freeze.

There is said to be an edible canna —
and if all cannas were only so, what a
paying crop they would be!

In the raising of new and superior can-
nas we have within the last few years
totally eclipsed and displaced tbe Fiencb
ones, upon which we used to rely alto-
gether. To-day thousands of American
cannas are sent abroad, not only to
France but also to ever.v part of Europe,
Asia, Africa and even Australia.

As they interest you so little, I will not
take up your time by mentioning all the
good varieties, but will refer you to tbe
Florists' Exchange of October 8tb, in
which the opinions of tbe principal
growers is given at length.

You will not make a mistake, however,
in growing Philadelphia, President Mc-
Kinley, President Cleveland, Menelek,
Duke of Marlborough and Champion as
the best reds; Mademoiselle Beiat, Mary
Washington, Duchess of Marlborough as
the best pinks; Yellow Crozy and Topaz
as pure yellows, Klondike as the only
true orange, Rosemawr as the best sal-
mon. Maiden's Blush as the best rosy
flesh, Gloriosa and Cuba as tbe best gilt-
edged sorts, and Florence Vaugban as
still the best spotted variety to date.
Black Beauty is not only a beautiful
dark-leaved sort for bedding, but could
well be grown as a decorative plant.

I'lobably everyone of these may be
superseded by newer and better varieties
before long. It is ediiying to know that
in the raising of new cannas we can still
report progress.

dahlias.

In dahlias some. of us think we beat
the world, but I guess it may beeasier to
beat the Spaniards. Although 1 am per-
sonally a great admirer of tbe dahlia
and have endeavored to help the boom,
yet I begin to believe my friend Mr. Craig
"when he says, " Drop them ! " in Penn-
sylvania, at least, it is a losing business,
liut if 1 had the knowledge of their re-
quirements and the warm, sandy soil
that our enthusiastic friend Mr. Peacock
has at his cimimaud, no flower would be
more delightful to grow.

In dahlia novelties we are far behind
the I";ngliHh growers. None of the latest
and best cactus-dahlias- now the only
class popular in Eugland— have been
grown, or at least shown, iu this coun-
try. If they are as far superior to the
vari&t.v Gloriosa and others shown here
as they are said to be, and will bloom as
early or earlier, then indeed there is a
grand future in store for them.

You all know what splendid exhibi-
tions were made in this hall of such fine
flowers as Grand Duke Alexis, Clifford W.
Bruton, Wm. Agnew and other prize
winners; and I am sure that Mr. Pea-
cock has some great surprises up bis
sleeve, with which he will fill this hall
next Autumn.

(To be Continued.)

Double AUamanda WUliamsii.

The illustration shows a flower of a
double allamanda. It sported from tbe
original A. Williamsii and is as large,
fragrant and as beautiful as is the orig-
inal, having the same habit, etc. It
proves more durable and lasting as a cut
flower, and is without the bronze or car-
mine throat of the original, thus giving
a clear, lemon-yellow. The foliage, since
propagated, appenrs a little more
rounded, and can be distinguished liy
this alone. We also have a pure white
hibiscus. Lamdert Bros.

Atlanta, Ga.

BOOKS RECEIVED.

Vegetable Culture, by John M.
Fitch, written for F. Harteldes iV- Co..
Lawrence. Kns. — A pamphlet of 30
pages, giving brief iirncticai suggestions
for the culture and selection of the most
I profitable vegetables tor market or home
use.

January 7, 1899.

XHe FLORISTS' Exchange.

9

THE MEN WE MEET.

I call a man remarkable who becomes a true
work man in this vineyard ol the Highest, lie
his work that ol palaoe-buHdiDg and kingdom-
fouQding, or only ol delving and ditching, to
me it is no matter — or next to none. All
human work IS transitory, small in itself. ♦ ♦
Only the worker thereol, and the spirit that
dwelt in him issigniHeant.— Caklyle.

.No. 40.— WILLIS N. RUDD.

For several years past oue of the fami-
liar laces aruiiml the Fail sliosvs of tlic
Chicago Horticultural Society, as an ex-
hibitor auil inauiif^ei, has lieeu that of
the subject of this week's sketch. Aur] if
there Is anyone thing more than another
for which Willis N. ItuUd is uoteti, it is
his ability to select his assistants. He
appears to have thehnppy faculty of get-
ting the best and most out of his aids,
hence all he uudertalies to do, whether
iu the management of his own business,
or at the shows, of which he has for sev-
eral years been treasurer, secretary and
manager, is tlone well.

Lipton says, in his advice to young
men, that the making of their future life
is iu their own hands. They often get
opportunities, but don't accept them.
but if they are temperate and nidke up
their minds to work hard and not make
too much of a bargain about long houis.
and do unto others as they like to lie
done by, thei-e is no fear lint they will
succeed. Willis appears to have filled
this bill.

By nature not easily pertui-bed, or at
least slow to make it manliest; ji good
listener, chary of words himself, however
fluent enough to gam his point, he is aiit
to have his way in the end, and that
way is seldom found to be far wrong.
There is no doubt, however, if lie linils
himself in n position where he cannot
carry out what lie believes to be neces-
sary to success, he will make no half-
way efforts, and so try to worry along.
One almost imagines his tatt is some-
thing like liogberry's reading and writ-
ing, "it comes to him by nature;" in
other words, lie has the wisdom of silence
when necessary, added to the discipline
of patience with e.tcelleut executive
ability.

His ancestors were farmei's in the Em-
pire Slate, but Mr. Hudd was boi'ii in
Illinois, March ;^0, ISUO, near I'.lue
Island, Hi miles south of Chicago. His
father enlisted at the commencemenl ol
the war of the rebellion, serveil nearly
through the entire struggle, being killed
facing tlie foe near the end of the war at
Petersburg, Va. The young son was
thus left to fight the battle of life witli-
out any fatherly aid, but like many
another successful man he admits he is
greatly indebted to a good and wise
niolher.

Willis received therndimentsof his edu-
calioii in the common school, of his na-
tive town, aftei ward at .Scranton, Pa.,
at Watertown, N. Y., and at the age of
si.\teen, and in the year 187(j, he ob-
tained, by competitive examination, a
four-year scholarship at Cornell Univer-
sity,N. y., entering the class of '80. We
do' not understand, however, that this
curriculum embraced anything particu-
lar in the way of horticulture in which he
was afterward to become so prominent
a factor. In college he was unable to
continue to graduation, being out two
whole terms in 1S7.S. He sought em-
ployment again with a stationery firm
with which he had been iireviousjy con-
nected. Returning to Cornell, just be-
fore graduation he was taken suddenly
ill and ordered home. Disabled lor six
months and all his money gone, on re-
covery he took a turn at teaching scliool
in Wisconsin. With fully restored health
he returned to Chicago iu 1881, to the
old stationery company, where he occu-
pied responsible positions for a time.
His next venture was with a machine
concern for four yeais, when he bought
an Interest in the establishment and
took full charge. In a few months he
sold out and spent a year in the Western
department of the SpringHeld Fire and
Marine InsuranceCo. until along in 1886.

Is it not fair to assume thatthis varied
business training has stood him in good
stead'? It is unfortunately too true, that
many a good tlorist lacks this neces-
sary qualification. In the same year
(1886) he became superintendent of the
Mount Greenwood ('emetery, also secre-
tary and a director of the Association
that controls it.

It may not be amiss to state here that
it is the custom, at least around this
city, for the big cemeteries to be more or
[ess heavily engaged in greenhouse work,
incidentally, of course, for the decoration

of the grounds. At any rate a range of
commercial greenhouses was erected at
Mount Greenwood soon after Mr. Rudd
took charge. Shortly after this time his
name began to be associated with dower
shows, and he was known among retail
men, for the production of high grade
roses first, then chrysanthemums and
carnations, besides a quantity of hardy
herbaceous flowers and shrubs. Roses
he gave up and confined all the spare
space to chrysanthemums and carna-
tions, one reason, doubtless, being that
this class ol flowers easily gave space,
later, for pot plants. He has turned out
more high grade chrysanthemums to
the (luantity grown than any other cul-
tivator in tiiis city. He was also among
the first in these parts to grow fancy
carnations, and is now a Hrm advocate
of growing most carnations in the house
throughout the year. The remarkable
examples in the way of his specimen zon-
ale geianiums. exhibited at each of our
late Fall shows, has marked this plant.

Ve§:etable Culture Under Glass.

Read bu A. Heninatim, Madison, N. J, before
Nev) Jersey Hirrtwultural Society at Trenttm.

Vegetable culture under glass at the
present day is almost Infinitesimal, cer-
tainly insigniflcant in comparison with
floriculture under glass, yet it is a sub-
ject of growing importanceand evidently
recognized to be so by those who
drafted the jirogram for the occasion of
this meeting, hence its introduction here.
Vegetables are a real necessity of life and
no apology is needed to justify the asser-
tion ; for all are agreed that their
wholesomeness and nutritive qualities
are in a direct ratio with their freshness.
Vet the sharp limitations upon our re-
sources, through and by the prevailing
climatic conditions of the latitudes in
which reside the majorit.v of the popula-
tion, are such that for about six months
of the year we cannot go to the garden
and gather therefrom vegetables that

Wlt-L-IS N. RUDD.

when so grown, as one of the most at-
tractive exhibition plants of the season,
bar'ring none. Last year the tri-color
section was added, and of it and the
ivy-leaved section splendidly grown spe-
cimens were produced ; in fact in several
lines among soft-wooded or bedding
plants the same skill has been shown.
Mr. Rudd willingly gives full credit to
his grower, C. W. .Johnson, for this ad-
mirable exihibiton of cultural skill, hut
then this again shows what we have be-
fore asserted — his ability to secui'e and
keep good assistants.

He has been a memberof the Executive
Committee of the S. A. F., and chairman
of the American Chrysanthemum Socie-
ty's committee here. Of the American
Carnation Society he has been a member
from its inception ; and all then present
will remember his presidency over and
the successful annual meeting and expo-
sition of that body in Chicago in Febru-
ary of last year. Of the Chicago Florists'
Club he is a resjiected nienibi'r, and was
elected president one year, declining to
serve.

At the Omaha meeting of the S. A. F.,
in August last he received the highest
honor's that grand old body can convey,
by being elected its iiresldcnt for the cur-
I'ent year. Those who know the man
best, predict this year will be a highly
successful one for the S. A. F.

Fdgar Sanders.

are fresh in the truest sense of the word,
but must perforce fall back upon and
take whatever the market has to offer.
In this last respect of markets, however,
we are a favored people, as i-apid and
improved methods of transportation en-
ableus to obtain in open market the pro-
ducts of the warm, sunny south during
those long months when the productive
earth about us is locked fast In the iron
bound ice grip of Winter and it is just
this possibility that is a strong, deter-
miningfactor in the case, presuiiiing that
you desire me to treat the siiliject from a
lucrative standpoint. The |ir;iilical man
looking to thecommercial side of vegeta-
ble culture under glass asksimmediately.
Will it pay '.' lioth positive and negative
answers can be given. Yes, if the person
embarking in the enterprise can com-
mand a market for his choice products,
at a price commensurate with the cost
of production. No, If he must avail him-
self of existing conditions, distribute
through present channels, thus coming
in conflict with the vast bulk of products
which though decidedly mediocre satisfy
the needs of the majority of purchasers.
Taking up the positive side again I un-
hesitatingly affirm my belief that given
the right locality, a proximity to a large
center or community of comparatively
wealthy people who will give preference
to and purchase the products by reason
of their superior quality, then vegetable

culture under glass can really be made
lucrative. To those possessing gardens
and greenhouses ol their own it can be
particularly commended as from a com-
paratively small house and with inten-
sivecultlvation the tablecan be furnished
with something fresh dally for six
months of the year. It is to this end
that my labors have been directed and
the reflections previously made as to the
commercial possibilities in the matter
embody such wisdom as we have ac-
quired based upon results achieved dur-
ing the past three Winters in a house 100
feet long by 18 feet wide, devoted entirely
to vegetables. The house is an even
span, has two center benches each 3 feet
9 inches wide, with a central alley 12
inches in width and two side benches 3
feet wide, all of the conventional char-
acter, raised 'J feet above the floor of
the house and 4Vi inches in depth.

Reviewing the crops that have been
grown therein, that we consider the
most important and have had great suc-
cess with is:

CADLIFLOWERS.

Samples of the same from the house in
question are here exhibited. J anticipate
an objector saying the.v are too small.
They are small judged by the standar-d
market cauliflower, but we do not meas-
ure beauty with the yard stick and it is
the exception to find high quality and
bulk exemplified in the same article.

In spite of a life experience 1 never
knew what perfection in a cauliflower
was till three years ago, when first 1 ate
one from the greenhouseaud wasamazed
at its superiority over the same article
grown under the best conditions outside
at any season or period of the year.

On benches of the depth and dimen-
sions already described, we plant the
young caulitUnver plants one foot apart
each way. They are of cour'se trans-
(ilaiited from flats when they have made
about four or five leaves. It takes about
ten weeks to perfect the crop, and start-
ing Willi a first planting about the mid-
dle of .September and ffillowing up with
succesfiional batches about every two
weeks we find nodifticiilty at all in main-
taining a supply fi'om November to May.

BEET GREENS.

Beet greens have a considerable space
devoted to them and form a crop that
I'omes quickly to the desired state of ma-
turity. The seed is sown in flats and as
soon as the plants are large enough to
handle they are dibbled in in rows across
the bench. The rows are four inches
apart and the plants one inch apart in
the rows, h'our weeks are sufficient to
gettliem laige enough to cook as greens,
while if left for an additional period they
form suflicient root to be used in the
conventional way.

CARROTS.

Carrots are also satisfactory either
sown u|ioii the bench or raised in flats
and transplanted. We use for bench cul-
ture the stump rooted varieties of the
French forcing type. They take a rather
longer period before they are fit for the
table, say from 12 to 14 weeks, but they
can be grown as closely as the beets and
the yield per square yard of occupied
space is considerable.

LETTUCE.

Lettuce also is grown in the same
house, the plants standing at 8 inches to
6 inches apart, but the depth of bench,
41A inches, was found hardly sufficient
for this crop, so it was doubled with
satisfactory results.

Onions also are grown fr-om sets, but
they do not bulb readily during the Win-
ter months, although as Spring advances
the.v prove all that could be desired.

With these vegetables here enumerated
in successive plantings in rotation, I find
it is possible to secure three distinct
crops during the Winter season. For
example, that por-tlon of the bench
planted with caullHower in September is
cleared in December. The soil Is then
loosened up, allowed to dry out a little
and sweeten, and then replanted with
beets, which crop, when gathered, can
be succeeded by a planting ol lettuce,
carrots or onion sets, or even a second
crop of cauliflower. It is advisable to
re-enrich the compost with the addition
of some well rotted manure before plant-
ing the third crop, or the crop maybe
assisted by watering with liquid manure
when well under way.

(To be continued.)

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Contents.

Allbts, Echoes from 6

ALLAMADA WiLLIAMSlI, D0DBLE'(II1us.) . 8

Books Keckived 8

Calendars Keceived 10

Carnations <

Cataloqdeb Received 11

Christmas Trade (continued) ... 6

CoLCMBiA Motor Carrier .... 10

Credits Again 10

Manures for Greenhouse Work . . 10
Men We Meet, The:

W. N. Rudd (Portrait) .... 9

Novelties 8

Nursery Department 5

Obituky :

Jas. W. Hurtt, Silas Fish, C. N. Braek-

ett, Robert Christie. .... 11

Society OF American Florists . . . 10

Trads Notes:

Buftalo, St. Louis 12

Boston, Cleveland, New York, Phila-
delphia 14

Cincinnati. Hartford, Conn., Montreal,

Ottawa, Sprlngfleld, Mass., Toronto . 15

Chicago, Jamestown, N. Y. . . ,16

Vegetable Culture Under Glass . . 9

Volume XI begins to-day. This Is a
good time to subscribe, or renew your
subscription for tbe Florists' E.xchange.

An Index for Volume X accompanies
this issue. File it in front of your num-
bers of.the Florists' Exchange for 1898;
it will be found valuable for reference
purposes.

Professor F. A. Waugli writes to the
"Critic" that the late Colonel Waring,
of New York, was the introducer into
the horticultural world, of the Trophy
tomato.

The Detroit Journal of December 28
publishes a plan showing the site selected
by President Balsley for grounds to be
used for bi-centennial purposes, and edi-
torially endorses Mr. Balaley'a proposi-
tion.

Among goods reappraised and ad-
vanced In value during week ending
December 27, were lily of the valley from
Germany, lily bulbs from Hong Kong;
Spiraia japonica, Viburnum pllcatum
and Azalea mollis from Holland.

As a means of encouraging plant cul.
ture In the public schools of the town,
the Executive Committee of the Beverly
(.Mass.) Improvement Society, through
the generosity of one of Its members,
offers ?10 tor a prizeforthe best window
garden In the public schools. The fol-
lowing suggestions are given relative to
the distribution of the prizes: (1), The
children shall care for the plants so far
as possible; (2), plants entered shall be-
come school property ; (:i), plants entered
shall not be of a rare or expensive kind ;
(4), plants euteied shall be in competi-
tion from the beginning, unless Injured
by frost; (.'>), competition shall begin
from the Christmas vacation; (fi), prizes
shall be use'i for the benent of the room
«f the school which receives the prize.

Society of American Florists.

Plant Registration.

Alex MacLellan, Newport, R. I., regis-
ters new chrysanthemum " Hegiua," a
seedling from .Silver Cloud and L'Entant
des Deux .Mondes. Color creamy white;
bloom of the Frank Hardy type, a va-
riety which It much resembles, but with
no tendency to crook-neck. Won New-
port Horticultural Society's silver medal
as best seedling of 1898.

Wm. J. Stewart, See'y.

Credits Again.

We have considered it advisable, from
time to time, to call attention to the
great, we might say Imperative, neces-
sity of placing the credit system prevail-
ing In this business on a much more
" businegs-IIke" basis than at present
generally obtains looking to the welfare
of all concerned; and recent develop-
ments in New York City tend to justify
us In again urging the most careful con-
sideration of this matter.

It was only In May last that several in
the trade, locally, suffered pecuniarily
through the actions of a certain Greek;
and last week some of those, along with
others, who were then affected, are again
losers apparently by a similar mode of
procedure on the part of another belong-
ing to that fraternity.

Under the present credit system the
accumulation of a large debt for both
plants and cut Bowers Is comparatively
easy, and It behooves all those who
grant " time," to always have In mind
the commensurateness of the collateral
for value received possessed by the pur-
chaser.

We venture the assertion that in the
retail trade of the metropolis, or else-
where tor that matter, the men who pay
their bills, when due, or whenever called
upon, would welcome any change in the
method of selling on credit that would
tend to eliminate from the trade parties
who prove a hindrance to Its proper con-
duct and whose business transactions
tend to bring the trade Into disrepute.

The cause of the evil, traced to its
root. Is the lack of harmony, or unltj' of
action in the matter of extending credits.
As one dealer puts it: "What can you
do. So and so will sell to so and so, it
we refuse to do so;" and that's where
the whole trouble lies. We advocate:

A limitation of credit extensions to
thirty days' time. No good business
man will object to meet his obligations,
except under severe adverse circum-
stances, within that time.

Co-operation on the part of all sellers
of stock In the matter of enforcing the
foregoing, by the forming of themselves
into local associations for mutual pro-
tection along credit lines. Wholesale
plant dealers and those who sell cut
flowers on commission could organize
separately. The members of these bodies
to establish a system whereby informa-
tion regarding the status ot any pur-
chaser can be obtained either orally or
otherwise, and a mutual understanding
to prevail that no credit be extended to
any that are behind with their pay-
ments, unless a satisfactory explanation
of inability to liquidate the debt be forth-
coming.

The fact should never be lost sight of
that you are dealing in a perishable arti-
cle (we have reference more particularly
to cut flowers, and the reiull trade), and
that, as things are to-day, the establish-
ment of a retail concern can be effected
with but i-mall capital. You have to
contend among others against a certain
class who for" ways that are dark and
tricks," etc., eclipse Bret Harte's Heathen
(-'hinee, and it Is to your own pecuniary
advantage, peace ot mind and other ma-
terial comfort, that you guard your busi-
ness Interests as far as In your power
lies. One way to do this, as we see It, Is
to Insist on spot cash payments to the
fullest extent, grant as little credit as is
compatible with the successful carrying
on of business, and when it is absolutely
neceBsnry to give " time." enforce pay-
ment within a given period.

But only by a pull all together can any
satisfactory results materialize.

Columbia Motor Carrier.

The I'ope ManufacturiugCo., Hartford,
Conn., send us a pamplilet containing
full particulars regarding this tlieirlatest
dei)arture In delivery veliicles. The iner-
chundise capacity ot the carrier is rated
at ."iOU pounds, under which it will give
Its regular speed and power; the struc-
tural strength, however, is sutlicieiit to
permit a load ot GOO to G50 pounds, al-
though under this weight the motor will
not develop its normal speed. The mo-
tor is a specially designed giisoline en-
gine. A supply ot gasoline sutlicient tor
about 100 miles travel is carried in a
tank attached to the frame between the
boxes. Air passing over the surface of
this gasoline isconverted into gas and in
that form goes to the motor. The
speed has been limited to ten miles per
hour, as the full limit of safety tor regu-
lar routine delivery on streets.

As regards cost of operating, It is
stated, with an average load the con-
sumption ot gasoline is % of a pint per
mile, which at the price gasoline can be
purchased, makes the cost for fuel 1/2
cent per mile. For the purposes of the
retail merchant the motor carrier pos-
sesses several advantages — speed, econ-
omy, etc., all of which are set forth in
detail in the pamphlet under considera-
tion, which is fully illustrated.

Manures for Greenhouse Work.

Editor Floristx' Ecbungf^.

I notice in the Florists' Exchange of
November 213 a communication headed
"Manures for Greenhouse Work" and
signed .1. F. in which the writer states
there aie one or two points in my re-
marks printed by you that appear to
him to be "somewhat miHiendiug," viz.:

(1) "Powdered phosphate ot lime has
never been shown to possess the ready
availa'bility which is necessary to a
greenhouse soil." Powdered phosphate
of lime is as available as gi-ound b(jne,
which is a phosphate of lime anil it usu-
ally contains a small percentage ot nitro-
gen. Fineness ot division Is the measure
of the availability of phosphate of lime.
Soluble phosphoric acid represents the
amount that dissolves in "distilled"
water. Insoluble phosphoric acid repre-
sents the form of phosphoric acid that is
not soluble In " distilled " water, but is
partially so in the water of the soil and
In all soils to a greater or les.s degree, in
some soils (lulcker than in others, de-
pending tosomeextent on therootaction
of the plants as they vary in their power
of decomi>osing and making soluble the
powdered raw phosphate ol lime.

The phosphoric acid in raw mateilals,
8 uch as ground bone or powdered phos-
phateof lime, does not readily leach from
the soil, but when they aie dissolved, the
phosphoric acid is quite soluble and
would be removed from the soil by drain-
age water, were it not tor tlie fact that
Immediately alter application to the soil
it reverts to its original condition and
does not leach from the soil. (2) " Phos-
phate ot soda and phosphate ot potash
are very desirable forms of phosphoric
acid of greatavallabillty." The alkali as
well as the phosphoric acid they contain
both act to nourish plants. 1 am pur-
chasing phosphate of soda iu a form
that the phosphoric acid costs but five
and one-halt cents a pound. .1. F.'sstate-
ment that " the cost of phosphoric acid
in this form is, however, far gieater than
Ave and one-half cents per pound" is evi-
dently misleading.

(3) "The phosphoric acid exists in
part in the free state or, at least, as acid
compounds and makes the soil sour and
unfit for greenhouse wr)rk."

Phosphoric acid does not exist in the
free state and can impart no acidity to
the soil; but acidity Is frequently added
to the soil when sulphate ot ammonia
and muriate and sulphate ot potash are
used and acid phosphates.

(!"i) "It has not bt-en shown that soda
may replace potash in the growing plant
to any great extent and the weight ot
opinion and the tendency ot the results
ol experiments is that as plant food soda
cannot replace potash." if you will per
mlt me the space 1 show by eminent
authority that soda does replace potash
in plants and it needed lean give more
authorities; but 1 think these are suffi-
cient with my own practical experience
for over twenty-five years In the use of
soda instead ot potash and on such crops
as potatotes, onions, cabbage and to-
bacco which are supposed to require
more potash than any other crops
grown. Andrew H. Ward.

[Mr. Ward sends us quotations from
com.ueuis by Dr. Maercker, Professor
Wagner and Sir John Henry Gilbert on
this subject. Professor Wagner says:
"The direct effect of soda entered into
the plant has proved during my investi-
gations ot such importance that further
researches in that direction are ot very
great moment." In his opinion, "the
decided preference expressed by .Schultz-
Lupitz for kainit, as a potash, (kali)
salt, is like the better yield produced by
the use of nitrate of soda, as against sul-
phate of ammonia, attributable to the
effect ot the soda, which kainit, as. well
as nitrate of soda, contains, and which
heretofore has not been properly valued."
Mr. Ward also points out the tenth vol-
ume of the Experiment Station Kecord,
No. 1, page i5i, refers to experiments on
the assignation ot nitric acid as well as
the action ot different nitrates, by W.
Sclineidewiud. It says: "The relative
proportions ot potash and soda vary to
a considerable extent with the relative
amounts applied to the soil. Thus, in
the experiment with sodium nitrate the
ciop look up i.'A'I grn. of potash and
9.17grn. ot sodium. In the experiment
with potassium nitrate, the crop con-
tained 9.08 gin. of potash and 5.39 of
soda," adding: " This demonstrates that
the fixed alkalies, soda and potash, re-
place each other in plants."— Eu.J

—Mr. Ward, it seems to me, fails entirely
to grasp the fact that one or two iso-
lated experiments do not prove anything
where general principles are concerned.
Among a host ot other things, the lol-
lowing stand out as conspicuous exam-
ples of his erroueous ideas:

(1) Ground rock is not as available as
ground bone, that is ancient history, but
Mr. Ward says it is. (2) Insoluble phos-
phoric acid is not that which is Insoluble
in water, as he says, but that which Is
insoluble in a neutral solution ot ammo-
nium citrate sp. gr. 1.09. (3) The con-
tention over soda replacing potash, to
the extent of taking its place entirely in
manures is so old and so long ago settled
in the minds of those who use manures
that it would be a joke to reopen it with
Mr. Ward iu the Exchange. J. F.

The I^ord & Burnham Co., Irvington-
on-Hudson, N. Y'., send us a copy of
their beautiful new catalogue of green-
house heating and ventilating appara-
tus. It is replete with valuable informa-
tion on the subjects upon which It treats'"
and is very fully and handsomely illus-
trated, 'i'hey also send us their cata-
logue ot greenhouses showing excellent
photo-engravings ot the different styles
ot greenhouse buildings designed and
erected by this firm. How much the
Lord <fc Burnham Co. have contributed
to the wonderful advancement In late
years made in horticultural architecture
may be gleaned from the tollowlngstate-
ment which is reproduced from the cata-
logue under consideration :

•■ We were the first to Introduce small
sash bars with supporting frames, thus
increasing the light. We were the first
to adopt long lines of ventilators in place
of those scattered here and there, tluisto
a great extent doing away with drafts
which were an injury to the plants. El-
lipiticnl or Gothic style ot curves, as
contrasted to circular, %vere first used
by us in roof construction and at one
time we held a patent upon the same.
■The arm, rod and worm gear ventilat-
ing machinery was invented by the late
Mr. F. A. Lord (founder ot this firm) in
18.5(i, and has been used universally
throughout the country for ventilation
ever since. We were also the first to in-
troduce the ground glass in conserva-
tories. We first substituted cast iron
gutters and sills for wood in connection
with wooden frame greenhouses and
iron frame supports for beds and tables
were introduced by us even before the
us^ of the modern iron framing. The
latter we originated in 1881, and first
used in an extensive range of houses tor
the late Jay Gould. This style ot fram-
ing has since been improved, its impor-
tant features patented and the use of
wood has been reduced to the least
amount which we have found to be
practical or economical for general pur-
poses."

January 7, 1899.

THe F^LORisTS' Exchange.

11

A writer in the Proceedings of the Lin-
nean Society of New South WaleH, treat-
ing on the subject of the " Vegetntion of
Lord Howe'H Inland," remarks regard-
palm seeds, " if planted when just chang-
ing colorthey willgerniinatemore rcadil.v
(Edward King sajs three months earlier)
than those which are dead ripe. A draw-
back to dead ripe seeds is the readiness
with which they are attacked hy weevil.
It is recommended to ship Thatch (Ken-
tla Forsteriana) and Umbrella (Kentia
Canterburyana) seed when yellowish, as
they carry best at that stage." The
two palms mentioned take twelve
months to mature the seeds after the
flower appears. The seeds of Kentia
Belmoreana are greenish black when
ripe; those of the others are red. Kentia
Belmoreana will not grow on the coral,
sandy ground; it is always found on
basalt. This species takes three years
to fully mature its seeds after the flower
appears. Kentia Canterburyana does
not descend below 900 feet (above sea
level).

James Bradford Olcott, of South Man-
chester, Conn., says New England
Farmer, has originated a new idea in his
turfgrass cultuie propaganda. It is
nothing more nor leh-s than to make of
puregrass a commodity, capableof being
transported like coal or brick. The
scheme is a variation on that o( trans-
planting sod, as it is frequently seen in
the Summer. Mr. Olcott says the day is
coming when fine turf will be shipped
with safety aud despatch in open freight
cars, in Winter, covered with a tarpau-
lin, like coal anfi brick. To reach these
results there must be lit material, skill to
grow, ship, transport, receive and care
for the goods by the common man. Also
a considerable exchange of brains for a
sheep's in the noddles of learned "au-
thorities," who know nothing about it
and have written to the contrary.

Peter Barr has been advising our
Canadian friends to start a school of for-
estry. He says: It I were a Canadian I
wonid not worry a bit about getting
lumber free into the States; before long
they'll be almost begging for Canadian
lumber."

Mr. Barr believes Canadian-grown
grapes can be worked into favor in Eng-
land. His plan is to have the Govern-
ment send over to London a reliable
man, who will place the grapes with the
hucksters. In time lie thinks, owing to
their quality, the wealthier classes In
England would begin to use Canadian-
grown grapes.

, Owing to ill health, Nebraska's pioneer
florist, Wm. J. Hesser, of Plattsmonth,
has been compelled to give up business
and his establishment is now on the
market. Mr. Hesser says:

" I have lived with and loved plants so
long that It is almost like relinquishing
life to give them up. but probably by
giving up my dear palms I may prolong
my life a while longer. I wish to try and
take a rest, something I have never done
yet; have always been happiest when
hard at work among my plants."

We acknowledge receipt of a copy of
the Program of the Worcester (Mass.)
County Horticultural .Society. Among
the subjects to he treated upon during
the seasfjn are the following : " Our New
Possessions — Hawaii." by John P'ar-
<pihar, Boston; "Hardy Herbaceous
Plants," by E. L. Beard, Boston;
" Propagation of Trees and Shrubs," by
Jackson Dawson, Arnold Arboretum.
Adin A. Hixon, Worcester, Mass., is
secretary.

An enterprising citizen of Portland,
Oregon, suggests that the roses, which
"bloom in such profusion in this city
that they run riot over meadow, fcii,
field and yard," be utilized f(jr perfumery
pur|)Oses, a la those ot southern France.

FIRES.

ToNAWANDA, N. Y. — The greenhouse
of F. Knight was entirely destroyed by
fire on the morning of December 23. It
is understood it was insured.

Hamilton, Ont.— The greenhouse and
dwelling of James Leslie, florist, Owen
Sound, have been , destroyed by Are.

Nothing was saved. Loss about $2,000 ;
no Insurance.

Newburypobt, Mass.— On the morn-
ing of January 2d, a lire in a greenhouse
belonging to Wm. B. Coffin, did damage
to the extent of f 400, covered by insur-
ance.

OBITUARY.

Mrs. Fredericka Potkora, wife of the
late William Potkora, died in December.
Mrs. Potkora came to this country with
her husband flftyone years ago, who
was for many years well known as the
most prominent florist in this vicinity.
.She is survived by three daughters— Mrs.
Schwartz, Mrs. "Samuel Uoldring and
Mrs. Augusta Degen.

James W. Hurtt.

James W. Hurtt died at his home, Cir-
cleville, Ohio, December 23, aged sixty-
eight years. He had been confined to his
room for several months with dropsy, of
which he died. The deceased conducted
a florist business on North Pickaway
street for years. He leaves a widow,
four daughters and two sons to mourn
their loss.

Silas Fish.

Silas Fish, the oldest resident of Sand-
wich, Mass., died at his home December
30 last. He was niuety years old. Mr.
Fish was born in Sandwich in 1808, and
had spent his entire life theie. In early
life he was an employe of the Boston &
Sandwich Glass Company, but later he
established a small business of his own
and spent the remainder ot his life as a
florist.

Charles N. Brackett.

It is with deepest regret that the many
friends of Chas. N. Brackett will learn ot
his sudden death, which occurred this
week. Mr. Brackett was a very interested
member ot the Massachusetts Horticul-
tural Society, attending very regularly
all the meetings of that body, and has
served tor many years as chairman ot
the Vegetable Committee and as such
was a member ot the Garden Committee
and made all the visits with that body
this year. He was about at Horticul-
tural Hall on Saturday last and seemed
to be in the best ot health and the news
ot his death comes as a surprise to every-
one.

The funeral services were held at the
Chapel at Newton Cemetery on Fridav,
at 2 P.M. F. J.N.'

Robert Christie.

On Monday evening, January 2, oc-
curred the death ot Robert Christie, New-
port, R.I. , in his seventy-sixth year, after
only a three weeks' illness from La
Grippe. He was a native of Scotland
and one of the best known and most
respected gardeners, having had charge
ot Senator Geo. Peabody Wetmore's
beautiful estate here tor over thirty-flve
years; a place noted for flue lawns and
grand specimen trees. In recent .years
the deceased was an enthusiastic canna
raiser, some very good varieties being
the result ot his labors. He was a mem-
ber of Coronet Council No. 63, Royal
Arcanum and of the S. A. F. To him
was largely due the credit tor the enter-
tainment tendered the latter Society at
the time of its visit here in August 18'J7.
As a man he commanded the respect ot
all. A widow, two sons and one daugh-
ter survive him.

The funeral services were held at the
Central Baptist Church, January 4.

Mac.

Calendars Received.

From Wood & Stubbs, Louisville, Ky.,
John Lucas & Co., Philadelphia, Pa.

The Pope Manufacturing Co., of Hart-
ford, Conn., has issued the Columbia
Desk-pad Caleudar lor 1899. We note
that the new calendar is very similar in
design and make-up to the 1898 calen-
dar, although it has more artistic covers
and is more profusely illustrated. Any
person may obtain a copy by applying
to the neatest Columbia dealer or by
sending five 2-cent stamps to the Calen-
dar Department, Pope Manufacturing
Co., Hartford, Conn.

CATALOGUES RECEIVED.

Hahlan p. Kelsey, Boston, Mass —Cata-
logue ol bardy American plants and Carolina
mountain fluwere, galax leaves, ginseng, etc.

D. B. Long. Buffalo. N. Y., forwards several
samples of his "specially desiKned for llorists"
calendars. They are to be hml iu many color
combinations and their appearance is ueat and
artistic, and we pi edict lor Mr. Lonj? a good
string of orders therefor.

Index to Advertisements

IN XHI8 ISSUE.

Heliotrope

Park Nursery 19

Vincent RJ & Sou .. 7

Mifeccllancouii

Boerner Fred 7

FeltbouBen J E. .. . 6

Oreene &. T<nderhlll. 12

Harris 0 A & Co 12

HerrD K 7

Hugheh <ieo J 6

iDsall & Leadbetter. 2U

JackBon E B 6

Kidd W M 12

Lu^auAve-G^liotiaeB 13

MorrlB Floral Lo 12

Vincent RJr & Sons 7

Wood Bros 20

Alternantlit-ra

RawllngsEI 4

Seawauhaka Ohe... 3
Alyssuni

EiseleO 20

AtillLt-rlcum

UerkelOft Son 19

Aii|*aragu*

Blanc A &Co 20

Emmans Oeo M 12

ElUottW H. 19

Merkel C & Son 19

Seawanbaka Qtas. .. 9

Bf gOlllUii

lechmann G 12

Baldwin A J - 12

National Plant Co... 19

Wood Bros 20

Bouga.liivilleaa

EiseleJ G 12

canna.B

Oonatd & Jones Co .. ^

HolmesH L 2

Insall & Leadbetter . 20

Merkel 0& Son 19

Storrs & Harrison Co 6

4Ja.rnal.lun*

Black, Chas 4

(jbicagoCaruationCo 4

Craig Kobt Jii Son... 20

Davis A B JiSon ... *

Dorner t & Sous Co . 4

Emmans Geo M.... 12

EaBtburn LB 4

Grallert Jk Co *

Hancock Q & Sod ... 4

Herr AM 4

Littlefield H F *

Murpbey Wm 4

Park Nursery 19

Peuiirock Co 4

Relnberg Bros 20

Renard Jos 4

ShelmireWR *

Stover Floral Co 4

Swayne Wm 4

Taylor EJ 4

TowellJos 4

Weber H & Sons.... 4

Wieland M 4

CkiryNnnihcina

American Rose Co... *

Ascbmann G 12

Bunyard Harry A. . . 7

ElseleC 20

Einele JG 12

Rawson Grove P... 7

Smith NJt Son 7

Vincent RJr & Son. 7

WeberH & Sons 4

Whitton ASona 19

Clnerarliis

AechmaDn G 12

Mader & Stemple Co 12

Park Nursery 19

Whilton &Sons.... 19

('oleuB

Herr D K 7

Seawanbaka Gbs.... 3

Weatherby O W.... 6

Cyclamen

Beaulieu H 2

Eicbbolz U. 3

Emmans Geo M 12

Mader & Stemple Co 12

Whitton At Sons 19

Crcranluma.

Baldwin A J

Eicbbolz H

Elsele JG

Emmans Geo M

Fisher & S.n

Harris 0 A & Co....

Herr DK

Lawrance Mrs T....
Lrgau Ave Gbonse..

Park Nursery

Saudiford R

Vincent R J & Son ..

Weatherby G W

Wood Br"^8

TateaD G& Co

La iititna*

Vincent R J & Son..,

OrcliiUH.

Grey O H

Lager & HurreU

Siebrecht & Son

Wlllowmead Gardns

ly

Po-liiiM, Kcrni* anil
DcvuratlTc Hiants

Aachmann O 12

Bader John 3

Becker Fred 0 8

Cottage Gardens. ... 1

Craig Robt & Son ... 20

Drown ED 8

Elsele C 20

Eiaele J G 12

Emmans Geo M . . . . . 12

Ellis* PoHworth.,. 3

Fisher & Son .. 7

Foster L H 3

Grey G H 19

Hauford R Q 7

Heacock Jos 3

Merkel 0 & Son..

Pierson F R Co

Seawanbaka G'h's.

ScbultbeisA

Siebrecht & Son ,

Weston H&Co

Wlttbold Geo

Whitton &8onB 19

Paniny Plants.

Jennings E B 6

Soltau G & Co 6

Petunias

Weatherby G W 6

Hughes George J.. . 6

Pnin>trttia

Siebrecht W H 12

Primulas

Blanc A &Co 20

Bader John 3

timnjans Geo M.... 12

Mader ifi Stemple Co 12

KOHCB

Bunyard HA 7

Craig Kobt& Son.... 2.i

Dingee & Conard Co 20

Ellwanger & Barry.. 5

Holfmeister Flor'lCo 2u

JaokBuutV PerkintCo 6

Jones H T 20

Joosteu C H 6

Littletield HF 4

Nat'l Plant Co 19

Ouwerkerk P 5

Rawlings El 4

KawBon G P 7

ReeaerO A Co 2j

Relnberg Bros

ScbmltzFWO

Siebrecht & Son ....
Storrs & Harrison Co
Wood Bros

Smilax

Boerner Fred 7

Eastburn LB 4

Traile»cant ill.

FisheD&Son 7

Verlienas

Danley S T 12

Dillon J L 17

Vincent R J & Son... 7

WoodBros 20

Vincas

Baldwin A J 12

Vlol«tB

Chlnnick W J 7

Elsele G 20

Minor WL 7

O'Brien TbosF 20

Renard Jos 4

SeaOUflf Nursery... 7

Vegetable plants

Vlnoent B Jr&SoD. 7

i -ker; Sloi

Small Fralts

Black Chas

Conard & Jones Co.
Ellwanger & Barry..
Hubbard T S Co ...
Jackson & Perkins

Co.
Mt.nkbouce John...
Storrs & HarrlsonCo

Fruit anil Orna-
inenlal Tree*

Black Chas 5

ObinnlckW J... . 5

Elizabeth Nur'y Co.. 3

Ellwanger & Barry.. 5

F & F Nurseries 5

Jackson &PerklnsCo &

LongHdorf C L 6

Moukbouse John ... 5

Moon W HOo 5

Pullen Alex 5

Storrs & HarrlsonCo 5

Watson T R 6

Slirubs anil Her-
baceouH Plants

Bader Jno fi

BliukOhas 5

Elizabeth NursCo.. 3

EllwaoEer Jt Barry.. 6

F & F Nurseries fi

Jackson ft PerklnsCo 5

Jones H T... ,. 20

JooHfen C H 6

Monkbout'e Jno... , 6

Moon. Wm H Co 5

Ouwerkerk P 6

SchmitzF WO 7

Scbultheis Anton... 3

Storrs* RarrlaonOo 6

Watson T R 5

Whitton & Sour 19

VlncaantiCiinibrra

ElBele 0 20

Elizabeth NurseryOo 3

Ell wanger & Barry. . 6

Jackson* Perkins Co 6

Moon W H Co 6

Ouwerkerb P 5

Watson T R 6

Eeml Ml

An noun cement

Bobbink* Alkins .. 3
Aaetioncera

British Hort. AsB'n.. 20

UcOarlhy NF400. 18

Boartt or Trade.

National Florlsta'.... 1

liooka and Peri-
oilicals

Hort'ural Advertiser 12
National Nureery-

mau 6

Bulb, and RooIh

Blanc A & Co 20

01uca8& BoddiDgtou

Oo 1

Groom J F & Bro... 2

Elliott Wm. & Hone. 3

Endicott J 4 Co 2

Gre«n J 2

Uolmes H L 2

Huleeboeob Bros.... 2

JooBttnCH 6

N. Y. Mkt. O. Assn.. 2

Onwerkerk P 5

Pnllen Alei 6

Roltter Anp. & Sons. 2

ScbmltzFWO 7

SeaOliff Nursery ... 7

Storrs & Harrison Co 6

Htumpp .<! Walter Co 2

Thorbun JM 4Co. 2

Vincent E Jr & Son . 7

Buaineaa Cards.

HillBOftCo 19

BualneaaOppor-

tnnltlea . . 16

Cut Ai'lovrcra

Allen JE IS

Allen W S 18

Baker WJ 18

Bassett & Wasbburn 19

Cut Flower Exch... 18

Decker, Blauvelt Co 18

Dumont i£ Co. 19

OalTin&Oo 18

Unnther W H 18

Hart Michael A 18

Bolten & Hunkel Oo. 19

Boras E 0 18

IlUnoisOntFlowerOo 19

Easting Wm F. . . . 18

Kennlcott Bros Oo. 19

Enebn UA 18

Lang Jaltna 18

Langjahr A H 18

Lager & Hurrell 19

MacDonald & Me-

Manua 18

UoOartby NFaOo. 18

Moss Oeo M 19

Niessen Leo 19

N Y Out Flower Co 18
Pennook Bamnel fi. 18
Pittsburg Cut Flow-
er Co 19

Reld Edw 19

Relnberg Bros 18

Sheridan W F 18

Smith WO 19

St. Louis Ont Fl. Co. 18

Sutherland Oeo A... 18

Traendly ABchenok. 18
Vaughan, McKellar

& Winterson 18

Welch Bros 18

Wietor Bros 19

Wlllowmead Gardns 19

WorsCW IS

yonnir .Tohn 18

TonngThosJr 18

Evergrecna, Cat
Feirna, Rtc.

(Decorative Greenery).

OoUlnsThos 19

EelseyHP 19

Mc thereon J D 19

Ulcksecker Chas B.. 19

Kcrll.lxcra

Ascbmann 0 13

Brown L S 12

Red Towers Green-
houses 13

RippergerG Vi

Florist.* sa|>plleh

Bayersdorfer H &Oo 20

Boston Letter (o . .. 13

OoDley John & Son.. 13

Qalvin & Co 18

Berrmann A 20

Bolton &_Bunkel Co. 19

Easting wm t 18

Eennlcott Bros Oo . 19

Enebn 0 A 18

LongDanl B 13

McCarthy N F*Oo. 18

Meyer JO iCo 13

Reed « Keller 13

SleffensE 13

Sutherland G A. . 18
Vaughan, McKellar

* Winterson 18

Floivar Pota, Tuha
Va.e*. etc.

Bews A H & Oo 13

BilflngerBros 13

McOsrthy N F * Oo. 18

Rolker A & Sons. . ... 13

WblUdln Pottery Oo 13

O'lioaae Building.
Healing, Ventilat-
ing: Apparatus and
Fittings.

OarmodyJD 16

OowenK'sBona 16

Dietscb A & Oo 16

aiblln&Co 6

Gibbons H'y W 17

Gorton St Lldger-

wood Oo . . - . 17

Berendeen IVKg Co.. 17

HIppard E 16

Bltoblngs 4 Co. 17
International Heater

Oo 17

Jacobs S & Sons 17

Kay Wm H 17

Lookland Lumber Oo

12,18

Lord ft Bnmham Oo 17

MoDlnger John OOo 18

Myers & Co 16

Ormsby E A 17

Quaker City Macb Oo 17

Richmond Stove Oo. 17
Van Borne Griffen

&0o !<"■

Weber OSiCo 17

Wolf AQi Bro 16

Green house Sup-
plies, tools, Etc.

Deiulng Co 12

Elliott Wm & Sons. 2

Lager & Burrell.... 19

Piercer OOo 16

ScollayJA IS

Smooth On Mfg. Oo. 17

Wolf AQ A Bro 16

Wooden Goods Co.. 13

Inacctlctdca and
Fanglcldcs

FaUB'HOSCo 12

Hughes Geo J 13

Kraft PlantTonicOo 13

BoseMtgOo 13

Ryerson U 0 13

Skabcnra Dip Oo. . . . 13

StoothoffHA e

Insnranca

Florist Fire Ins Assn 12

FlorlatHaUAsB'n... 13

Jadoo Fibre.

American Jadoo Oo. 13

Jadoo Fibre& Liquid 13

niu.lirooni Spa^vii

Elliott Wm 4 Sons. 2

Faust BG 4 Oo 12

Joosten 0 B . 6

Seeds

American Rose Oo. . 1

Beaulieu B 2

BergerHHftOo 2

BuckbceHW 3

Burpee W A A Co — 2
OlucasiBoddlngton

Oo 1

Dreer BA 7

Prowu Edw D 3

Elliott Wm4 S us.. 2

Jennings £B 7

Johnson 4 Stokes... 2

JonstenO H S

N Y MktG Assn.... 3

McFaddenEO 3

Papworth H 8

Plant Seed Co 3

Roemer F 2

Rolker A 4 Sons 2

Eupp John F 2

Schiller J L 2

Soltau040o 7

Storrs * Harrl Kon Oo 6

Slumpp * Walter Co 2

Weeber 4 Don 3

WibolttE 3

Situations Wanted.. 16

Help Wanted 16

MlloaUaneona.12110- 16

12

Thb Florists* Exchptnge.

POINSETTIA PLANTS

For Sale.

1, 2 and 3 year old. For cash only at
low prices. Apply to

WM. H. SIEBRECHT, Astoria, N. Y.

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GODFREY ASCHMAKN

1012 Ontario St.. Rising Sun, PHILA., Pa.,

WHOLESALE GROWER OF

POT PLANTS

OFFERS

DCPnillt tScinperfloreiiN G ieaii t ea. finest
DCUUnin winter blooming Itpgonliis In tbe country,

6 In. pots, 12 toaOIu. Iilfh. *^,W per tloz: 7 in. pots,

very fine, busby plants, $6 (lO per doz.

niUrDlDIl UVDDini t^^^t strain, large, busby
UinCnBniA niDniUa phmts, 4 1n. pots, «6.00per

UlO; •2}^i In. puts, fl.UO a 100.

nUDVOIUTUCIIMIle <> l"- P<^t^> ^-<^ P^r (l*'^''
unnToflnincniUlna s m. pots, $i.8U per doz.

All In good cundttlun.

IIUDOCI I i DrlUTC 3 In. pots, very strong
UfflDntLLB rlARIO plants, IG.UO per lUO.

Will be sent in pots well packed. JS^Cash witb order.

M^ntlnn th<» Florists* Exchanee wht^n wrlllnK.

STOCKY PLANTS

Geraniums, nKRMioNH. L\ Favoretk 100 1000

and WiiitkSwan. 2|4 In ?1.50 flU.OO

GeriLiiiiiiiis, up to date, our selection,

■ji^ ill 2 00 15.00

1i<-"'iiiiia>4, flowering, aj-^ and 3 In :i.00 15.00

C»U-iis, up to date bedders.SM ^-^ 8.00

Ivy Geriiiiiiims* mixed, •2^4 1.50 12.00

HeltoiropCH* 3 fine bloomers, 2fi in... 2.00 15.00
IreHineM. two colors, red and yellow,

■Z\4 m I 75 12.00

Velvft IMiini,2Hlii 2.50 20.00

Ffverfew. Littlb Gkm, 2i4 in 1.(5 12.00

Kew 4'olen», BitowNiK. 2Hin 5.00

Salvias, 3 varieties, 2!^ in I. to 12.00

Petiiniu^i, 10 fine varieties. 2!4 in 2.00 15.00

Mine. Sulleroi Gei'uuiuiiiHt 2J<in. 2.00 18.00

5 plants at 100 rates ; 250 at 1000 rates.

THE MORRIS FLORAL CO. Morris, III.

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Bkoant Rose, Mhs. Taylok and others,
2 in., $2,00 per 100; $15.00 per lOlJO

DCPriMtAQ Flowering, THDRfaTONiA, A.
DtUUIilMO Guttata, Feasti, Ai-ba,

PiCTA lunl utber good VHrietit8,2V2 in., $'^.50
per lUU; 3 hiuI 3^ in., $3.50 per 100.

VINCA MAJOR Zfl^s-An-Tel^S."'-
MANiCATA BEGONIAS

Well colored, strong plants, 3 in., $2.50 per
doz. : 31/2 in., 83 00 per doz.

IVY GERANIUMS lXrH'.%^T

stronir, ready for 3H or 4 in , $2.50 per 100.
....CASH, PLEASE....

A.J.BALDWIN, Newark, Ohio.

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PerlOO

BEGONlAS-IncBrnata BlRantea I2.0O

" Rex, mlxeil. Mrs. Pollock 2.00

" " 30 varieties, named 4.00

COLEUS— SO varieties l.OO

" MlxeJ f.'i.OO per lOtlO .60

" Separate colore 6.00 " .75

AGERATOM 1.00

GEKANIUMS-Mlxed 1.00

" Separate kinds 1.50

" Bronze 1.50

" Silver Leaf, Rose scented 1.50

'* Mine. Sallerol 1.25

LEMON VEUliKNA 1.50

VINCA VAUIKCATA 1.25

IMPATIENS 81ILTANI— Assorted 2.00

PELARGONIUMS— Aflaorted, named

POTTED PLANTS.

BEGONIAS— I ncamata eigantea, 2J^ Inch

*' . Rex, mixed. 'iU Inch 4.00

" ■• 30 named varieties, 2^ Inch.. 6.00

CINERARIAS— Best strain 3.00

ASPARAGUS— Plumosus and Spreogerl 6.00

IMPATIENS SULTANI-Assorled 3.00

GEIiANIUMS— Sliver Leaf 4.00

LEMON VERBENA 4.00

FORGET-MK-NOT— Winter-flowering S.OO

VINCAS— 2 inch, |;2.00 per 100; 3 inch, extra 4.00

Write for prices on other stock or for large quantities.
Terms Cash or C. O. D.

GREENE a UNDERHILL, Watertown, N. Y.

Mention Ow Florlvt^ Etxohange when wrltlmg.

^ GEBmillS ^

1000 1000

Fine stocky plants from iH inch pots, ready

tor 3^ or 4 Inch.

Twenty (M) of the best Bummer Bedding

Varieties.

DAVID G. YATES & CO..

Mount Airy Nurseries,
7356 Germantown Ave., PHILADELPHIA. PA.

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LiLTUM LoNGiFLORUM. 4 In. pots per 100, f 8,00

LaNTANIA BOBBONICA. 2 lu. poLs " 2.50

CycLAMKN GiOANTKUM, traus. from soil. " 2.50

Otaheite ORANGES, cuttings " 2 50

Agkratum, Blue and White " .50

Begonia A. Guttata, cuttings from soil. " 1.50

Heliotrope " -50

Feverfew. Little Gem .75

Salvia Splendens " -75

OLECnOMA Var " 1-iX)

WM. M. KIDD. 2984 Atlantic Ave., BROOKLYN, N.Y.
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BIG BARGAINS

/N FIRST-CLASS STOCK.
Cyclamen Glffanteum, extra plants, 3 In. $8.00;
4in. ?i5.(»0perl00.rUiueMe Prim rose, extra plants,
3 In. $4.00 per lOO Palms, Latauia Borbonlca,
a few 4 in. stock, ready for 5 in. shift, at 25 eta. eacn;
also a few Areca Lutesccns, nice planta. 4 In., at
35 cts. each. Rooted cuttings of Gcrnniunis. best
bedding vars., at |;i.25 per 100; $10.00 per H>JO. Aspar-
agus PlumoHHM. 3 In., $7.00 per 100. Rooted Cut>
tings >lrM. FiMber CarnntiouH, $1.00 per 100.
GEO. M. E9imiAN«», Ne-wton, N. J.
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VERBENAS

Rooted Cuttingrs. Well rooted.

Mna. Cleveland. Candidate. Aurora Borealis,
J. C. Vaughan, Sappola, Miss Arthur. Crimson
Hedokr, Pink Beauty, Francis. Negro, Swavnk's
Beaoty, Invincible. 15 cts. per doz.; 70 cts. per lOO;
$G.OO per 1000; $^5.00 per 5,0(X»; $I5.1I0 per 10,000. Ex-
press prepaid to all parts of U. S. and Canada.

S. T. DANLEY, - Macomb, III.

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...SPECIAL OFFER...

Cyclamen Persicum SplendensGicranteuiii

twice transplanted, frum flats, lu four true colors,
f 3 *H) per 100. H25.lKi per KHKl, express prepaid.

Ciiiernriu llybrida Nana and Graniliflorn,
from flats. *l.WjiL-r 100.

Chinese PrimroHes, seedlings from flats, 31 50
per 100; from 3 In pois. In bud and bloom, $4.(K) per
100; from 4 in. puts, $5.00 per 100.

Cyclamen, f ruin 3 In. pots. $8.00 per 100; from 4 in.
pots. In bud, $12. ro per ll 0. Satisfaction guaranteed

MADER & STEMPLE CO. Ltd.. East Stroudsburg. Pa

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PELARGONIUMS

A fine lot of plants, strung and healthy,

miUE. THIBAUI.T, 50c. per doz; S4.00
per lOU.

A collection of 10 different varieties, all labeled, by
mail, postpaid, for 75 cts. Casli with order.

MRS.THOS. LAWRANCE,•*^''^?■■i••.'"^

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ROOTED CUTTINGS

GERANIUMS, best varletlea, mixed, $1.00 per 100 ;
named varieties, R. R. Gosselln, Vllle de Poitiers, S. A.
Nutt, La Favorite, Elsie Gattel, L. Contable, Pier
Mall. Belle Alliance, and several other varieties,
$1.:;5 per KX); $1?,00 per 1000. Also 16 choice kinds
FIICIISIAS, and some fine purple IIELIO-
TUOPE. same price. VINCAS, $1.0u per 100.
All well rooted. Cash with order.

LOGAN AVE. GREENHOUSES, Danville.lll.

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'mixed. Sin., $3.50 per 100.

BOUGAINVILLEA ;?„\t"»5"5,p"#ioS""' ' '-
CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS'J?rS)=°
PARIS YELLOW DAISY 'X.!iSpe*r'liS'

CASH WITH ORDER.
Ferns and Selaglnellas all gone.

JOHN G. EISELE,onrio°r».Phi!a., Pa.

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GERANIUMS

Rooted cuttltiKs of J. J. Uarison, S. A. Nutt
La Kttvorlie and uihers. Onr selection
$1.00 per 100; $;t.00 per lOOO. bb««cuuu.

PARIS DAlSlK-t MarguerlteH.il nOperlOO.

ALTERNANTUEKAS, red and yellow, 50 Cts. per
100; »4.lO per KjOO.

GIANT SWEET AL YS8UM, 60 Cts, per 100. by luali.
Cash with order.

C. A. HARRIS & CO., Delanson, N.Y.

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St. Louis,

An Exceptionally Good Ciiristuias.

Another Christmas has come and
gone, and we believe it has been an ex-
ceptionally good one for tbe tloiist. We
heard a man well acquainted in New
York City say be never saw tbe streets
of that city more crowded than ours
were last Saturday. Everybody was
out, the weather beiny; crisp and cool,
bright and sunshiny. Delivery of plants
Saturday was no hardship. Sunday
was colder and cloudy, but still not bad.

We have been unable to get full reports
from retailers as to their sales, but
wholesale men report clean sales of every-
thing excepting violets, which, owirig to
the quantityon theraarket, were slightly
iu access of the demand. Prices, how-
ever, held out firm at $2.00 per hundred.
Fieauty were and still are very scarce-
worth their weight iu gold as one whole-
sale man puts it. Saturday afternoon
saw the houses cleaned out of roses and
carnations. This may not all be on
account of an extra demand, as the cut,
through a week's cloudy weather, had
been shortened up very considerably.

bulbous stock sold well, being all
cleaned out close; the supply was lighter
than in jirevious.vears. Lily of the valley
was in good demand.

Trade among tbe wholesale .men be-
tween Christmas and New Year's was ex-
tra good. The local demand consumed
the greater part of the receipts, which,
coupled with lieavy shippiug orders,
cleaned up everything.

Since New Y'"ear's day business has
grad al y returned to its normal .state;
prices have droppeil somewhat, though the
demand is still good, with nothing over-
plentiful but California violets. Hright
weather has caused an extra heavy crop
of these just now , and while they are fine,
there are too many of them. Prices are un-
settled ; $1.00 per hundred is asked by the
wholesalers but we heard of good stock
being retailed at tiOc. per 100.

Carnations are coming in very freely,
but so far all are being used up. M. S.
and W. J. Vesey are sending in e.xtra fine
Bride and Bridesmaid roses to Mr.
Weber. Some very good mignonette is in
the market, also Harrisii lilies, which
met good sale at 15c. per flower Paper
White narcissus is still beiug held at 4c.

Among Retailers.

Inquiry as to retail tradedone Christ-
mas shows a very satisfactory trade. 'I he
sale of plants was a feariire—nearly every-
thing sold out Mr. Weber found pans of
hyacinths the most called for ; azaleas
were much sought after, not nearly
enough being in the market. They sold
in bud, just showing color; several hun-
dred more could have been disposed of
had they been in stock. Poinsettias also
sold well- Cyclamen were not out
enough to sell well.

Wm. Schray sold out well at wholesale
ami reports good retail sales. Beyer Bros,
had the best business in years — everything
cleaned out, down to little primulas.
Holly also sold extra well with them.
Ostertag Bros, report flower sales about
as usual, but they had an extra heavy
run on greens ; they sold upwards of 10,000
yards, with holly and mistletoe to
correspond.

Frank Fillmore's cut flower trade, both
wholesale and retail, was far ahead of last
year's.

George Waldbart reports siles at least
50 per cent, greater than last year's; he
could have sold more had he the stock.
Not a blooming plant or cut flower was left,
azaleas and poinsettias went extra well.
He sold out of holly early.

Altogeher it was a splendid Christmas
for the trade.

C. C. .

Buffalo.

A steady every day trade in cutflower
lines is cow on, and which includes both
funeral work and modest decorating or-
ders. Stock seems in ample supply for all
needs at reasonable prices for the time of
year. A fair trade was done New Year's
day, and the craft generally are in good
spirits. Several nice baskets and bunches
were called for at Scott's on Monday as
compliments to the local oftice holders at
organizing exercises in the City Hall.

ViDI.

i

Hot=Bed

Sash

TenoDB white-leaded. Corners se-
cured with irni> dowel jiinB. Every
detail of conBtruction perfect.
Made of Clear Cypress Lumber.

Quick Shipments.

We have in stock and can ship
immediately :

3 ft. X 6 ft., .3 rows 10 in. glass.

3 ft. 3 in. x(i ft. ,4 " Sin. "

4 ft. X 6 ft., 5 " Sin. "

Not glazed, 1% iu- thick.

Delivered Prices

Quoted on application. State size
and quantity wanted. No order
too small to receive careful atten-
tion, and none too large for our
facilities.

LOCKLAND LUMBER CO.,

Lockland, Ohio. ^

aieiUiun the Fiurists' E.Krliango wiu^n writing.

GROUND RECARBONATED.

CHARCOAL

Mixed with earth, prevents mould

and {^Ives rich color to plants, , . .

$2.50 per t>l>l. Cash wUli order.

L. S. BROWN.

33 Lyman St., Springfield, Mass.

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Tobacco Stems

FKESH, CI,EAN, STRONG.
300 pound bales, $1.50. Ton, $9.00

llVi\^r£rX>!°° MUSHROOM SPAWN

$U..iO per lOU lbs.

H. G. FAUST S 00., JU^^U: PHILA-, PA.

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aiiiiumiiimiiiiMwiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiim

I FIRE INSURANCE

The beet form o^ I'mcisranc* enn b« had I

througb a Mutaai AoBoclatlon. Write |
toe secretary for partlcnlaro of

I Florists' Mutual Fire Insurance Association i

W. J. VE8ET. See'y, FORT WAYNE. IND.

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ALL Nurserymen, Seedsmen, and Florists'
wishing to do business with Europe Bhould
send for the

"Borlicullural Bilveiliser"

This is the British Trade Paper, being read
weekly by all Horticultural traders; it is also
taken by over 10*0 of the best Continental
houses. Annual subscription to cover cost
of postage, 75 cents. Address

CDIXORS OF XHE *'H. A.**

Chilwell Nurseries, NOTTS, ENGLAND.

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YOUR

WITH THE "INCOMPARABLE"

BORDEAUX NOZZLE

""i.rl.|\ ll.-sC-

ourpalenl KlROSENE CiPli'v VkII
Mukes EnniUlon while Piiinprng.

THE DEMINg'co.?SALEM. OHIO.

Twelve vasji-tiea of Sprayers. Pl.tU'S OF
ALL KINDS. Write usorour Cen'! We-U-rn
Agt-nls, llpnnlon Jfc Hiibbcri, ('hlrniro. iri«,

Cat.ilog:ue and formulas n.alle.t FREE.

Mention the FIoriBts* Exchaiige when wrltlns.

January 7, IS'JO.

Thb I=i_orists* Exchkngb.

13

KVERV FLORIST

oUKllt to I
HI!tOI.AS8

FOR PARTICDLAR8 ADDRESS

JOHN CONLEY & SON,

MANTTFACTURER8 OF

TIN FOIL

2 and 4 Dominick Street,
NEW YORK.

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^ORISX WW ATI
NSl'RK t~l All
asalnst I li^.11-^

R8 ADDRESS

JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y, Saddle River, N.J.

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GOOD LABELS

YOU WANT THEM.
WE MAKE THEM....

Our labels have received the highest praise
for being the most even, smooth and best
painted on the market.

We raanufflcture all styles for Florists and
Nurserymen, including plain, painted, wired
and printed.

An order will piove the above.

Samples and prices on application.

WOODEN GOODS CO., Minneapolis, Minn.

83 WESTERN AVENUE.
TVTpntInn thp Florists' Exrhange when writing.

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Chicago.

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TRY

Jaiioo Finre anil Lipiii

Use it according to instructions.

Form your own opinion from
tlie results obtained.

Good commercial Plants can be
raised by the use of one tliird
JADOO FIBRE, and they will
be better Plants than can be grown
in any known Compost.

Send for our Catalogue.

THE AMERICAN JADOO CO.,

811 Fairmount Ave.,

PHILADELPHIA.

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SAVK25PERCEIIT. CI AUICR DflTC ^^N" *'°'^
ON YOUR PLUIItn rUla PRIOELIST

HILFINGER BROS.' Pottery, ^ort Edward. N. Y.,or

ADGD8T KoLKB'- & SONS, AgTS..
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HUEHB INTI-FUIIGOID

NO FLORIST SHOULD BE WITHOUT IT.

The remedy and preventive of cutting:

bench fungus and damp-off in seed pans and

boxes. Highly concentrated and put np in

Jr^ gal. cans with full directions for use, at $1.00.

GEO. J. HUGHES, - Berlin, N. J.

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GEORGE RIPPERGER,

SHEEP MANURE

I have now on hand a large quantity of
Al SHEEP MANUKE. |I3r"Send for Price
List and Sample

plul'ry^hV^nt^itV- LOHG ISLiHD CITY.

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The Harrisii Disease . . .

(an be prevented by ImiiuTslng the bulbs for
lUe hours in a solution uf . . . -
KRAFT'S PLANT TONIC, 99 per cent.

This lias been conclusively proven by experiments
at Lincoln Park. Chicago. The Tonic also kills
Hitid Shelled Scnle. ftlenly Bus, and

other ln.-;i'ct pests without Injury to the plaat
Send for circular and price Ifst

KRAFT PLANT TONIC CO., Rockford, III.

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TOBACCO STEMS

Extra stroiiK and fresh. Eacli liiile Guaranteed.
Bales 300 to 5lXI pounds. 70 centh per cwt. Lowest
prices la ton or large lots.

TOBACCO DUST.

l';it;B 25, 5(J and lOtI pturnds.

U. CUTLER HYERSOH, ''IkT^'u^'X:,.

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STANDARD ♦ POTS.

We are now ready to supply a superior
quality of Pots in unlimited quantities.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.

A. H. HEWS & CO.,
NORTH CAMBRIDGE, - MASS.

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SCOLLAY'S

I IMPROVED

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For Glazing Sash, Etc.,

—ALSO THE—

PHTENT PLUNT SPBINKLER

For Bale by your Seedsman
or Bent, postpaid, for 81.00.

JOHN A. SCOtLAT,

74 & 76 Myrtle Ave.,
BROOKLYN, - H. Y.
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BESTIN THE WORLD

For Stringing and Tying Purposes.

Made In green and fancy coIotr. Price, fl.25 per lb.
Send for Samples.

JOHN C. MEYER & CO., Boston, Mass.

87 SUMMEU STREET.
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REED & KELLER

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

122 W. 25th Street,
NEW YORK CITY,

ESTABU5HED
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EMILSTEFFENS>

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ABOUT

THE

BOOKLET

"PALMS

FERNS

HOUSE PLANTS

AND HOW TO
TREAT THEH"

Mention

Under date of Dec. 13th, 1898.
Mr. Wm. Scott writes:

" Mr. Long : — The cultural directions in your neat
little illustrated catalogue are much appreciated by
our patrons, and the notably increased call for palms
and plants of late with us, I attribute in large part
to the good influence of our distribution of your book.
It is just what was needed."

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BUFFALO, N. Y.

SHEEP MANURE

Cleaned and prepared expreBily for HorlBtB' ob*.
Ton will And It the genuine article. For referenott
to ItB being flrBt-olasB I refer yon to Henry F.
Mlchell, 1018 Market Street, Phlla.. Pa. Trial bagt
of IW lbs., |2 W; per ton. 926.00. H ton at ton rate,
Caih with order.

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

IOI2 Ontario St., PHILA., PA.

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pOM BIN ING the
^ qualities of an
ai'sniutf iiieect exter-
miciitor with those of
a viiforouB fertilizer.
Recommended and In
use by the foremost
florlste and nurserymen
In the land. For Sale at
the Seed Stores,

ROSE MFG. CO.,

Niagara Falls, NewYork

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BOSTON FLORIST LETTER CO.

Manufacturers ofFLGRISTS' LETTERS.

Dlm«nBloni of
this box, 22 In.
long by 18 In.
wlile ftnd 12 in.
high. 2 sectlona.

This wooden box nlt'ely ftnlned and varnlslied,
18x80xl'.d made In two ••ectloiiK, ont for eat-h nice
letter, fflven anar with flrxl order of 600 letter*.

Block LetterB, IH or 2 inch alie. per 100. $2.00.
Script Letters, $4 00. .^

Faitener with each letter or word.
Used by leadlntr floriBlB everywhere and for
sale by all wholesale florUtB and supply dealers.

N. F. McCarthy, Xreas. & nanager,
i'SI^ni BOSTON, MASS.8,\K.^i.

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Neponset Flower Pots

Made of Waterproof Tarilboai d,
of nice T«rra Cutta color.

rerms-Net cash wM h order, if ordered shipped by
Ireltfiit, add 50 cents cartage*
Packed In Grosa WelRht
Size Crates of per lOOU pois Per 100 Per 1000

2W 1 nch 1000 about '20 I ba |0 23 »2 20

2-Z '• 1001) •■ 23 " 30 2 40

;i " 1000 •' 3( " 46 8 90

^U " ..lOOJ *' 16 " 60 5 15

4 " 500 " 7rt " BO 6 90

5 " 6ij0 " 100" I '■;") 10 35

6 " 600 . .. "ISO" 165 14 65

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Leaa quantities tlian full c ate* at 100 rates.

Full Bample dozens of a «iio mailed uii r«-CBlpt <!

10c. 12c. 1 c. 2>c. aOo. 45c. t'Oc.

For2!4iu. 2!^ In. 8 in. ;ij^ In. 4 in. 5iii. 6 in. puts.

F. VV. BIIID & 80S, I>laniifnccurer8

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August Rolker & Sons

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ADOO FIBRE and
ADOO LIQUID

■Will do all that is cUimed
If InteUlgtntly Vied J* J*

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RED TOWERS BRAND

BONE MEAL

FOR FLORISTS

100 11). bas, »l.7.-> 'iOO 11>. bag, »3.2r.

Vi ton, «7.50 y- ton, S14.50

1 ton, S'iS.OO

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and

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,Hl]ltall|jLlM^^

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*/

Standard

Pots. I

BRANCH WAREHOUSES I
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14

Thb Florists* Exchange.

New York.

The Market.

New Year's day is not whntit used
to be for tbe sale of cut flowers, but the
one Just past Is the dullest on record.
The disagreeable weather, together with
tbe large sale of plants at Christmas
(whose lasting qualities would, of course,
carry well into this week) have helped
to make the business of tlie first day of
1899 fall below that of the average of
an ordinary Saturday. Prices in almost
every line have dropped 25 per cent.
Violets and carnations have done even
worse, the former got as low as 30c. a
hundred and the latter, 50c. a hundred.

In roses, American Beauty of good
quality can be had for $6 a dozen, while
good Bride and Bridesmaid realize $10
per hundred. There is, however, a very
large stock of inferior roses in the mar-
ket and these can be had at, or near, the
purchaser's own price.

Orchids have moved very slowly the
past week. The stock on hand has accu-
mulated, and the prices asked by the
dealers are much below those last quoted.

Harrlsii lilies are coming in more plen-
tifully now, and Roman hyacinths and
Paper White narcissus are a complete
glut, lots of these being sold as low as
$1 per hundred.

Edward C, Horan, of 34 West 29th
street, had an unpleasant experience this
week with a sewer pipe bursting below
the floor of his store. This necessitated
taking up part of the floor to repair the
damage. A new floor is the result.

Among the retailers business in cut
flowers is not very brisk, but the plant
trade and decorations help to keep the
amount of trade done up to the aver-
age for this season of the year. Thurs-
day, December 28, The Rosary had an
elaborate decoration at the Vanderbilt
residence.

Small & Sons had what may be termed
a genuine holiday decoration for a wed-
ding at the Church of All Souls, cor.
Madison avenue and 6Gth street. Two
artificial trees of cork bark were made
to form an arch before the altar. This
arch was trimmed entirely with mistle-
toe. Throughout the body of the church
arches were trimmed with holly, and
where thearches joined a star of poinset-
tlas was placed. Torchares, seven feet
high, filled with poinsettias, stood at tlie
end of each pew, and a bank of these
was placed between the arch of mistletoe
and the choir stalls. The bridal bou-
quets were all of lily of the valley. In
the decoration 2,000 poinsettias and
60 cases of holly were used.

Siebrecht & Sons report an enormous
plant trade during holiday week.
Club iNews.

The Club meeting on Monday even-
ing next will be full of interest. The in-
stallation of officers takes place, the
Club's medals will be awarded, several
important reports will be presented, and
President Plumb will outline his policy
for the coming year. A large attendance
is requested.

The bowling club meets on Monday
afternoon at the alleys.

James I. Doulan is on the sick list.

H. A. Bunyard has moved to No. 42
West 28th street.

E. Q. Hill, of Richmond, Md., vpas a
visitor this week.

Peter Mallon has opened a retail store
at 82 Flatbiish avenue, Brooklyn.

Work has commenced on the horticul-
tural buildings at the Bronx Park Bo-
tanical Uarden. Lord & Burnham have
the contract.

Justice Maddox has decided that the
small ell structure at Fulton street and
Elm Place, Brooklyn, which has been
occupied by Weir, the florist, roust be
taken down.

Hitchings & Co. have received the con-
tract to build a fernery at Bethlehem
pike and Germantown avenue. Chestnut
Hill, Philadelpia, for J. T. Morris. The
building will measure 34x43.6 feet.

The sheriff has received an attachment
against George Giatris, of Columbus
avenue, for $1,121 In favor of a promi-
nent grower. It is understood that
Giatrla is owing in wholesale circles a
considerable sum in the aggregate.
Other attachments have been made and
In several Instances legal papers have
been prepared lor suit.

F. L,. Atkins and L. C. Bobbink have
joined forces and will conduct at Ruther-
ford, N. J., a general horticultural im-
porting business, representing the lead-
ing European houses both in nursery
stock, bulbs and decorative plants.
They will also have on hand a line of
the different stocks In season from the
Arms which they represent, thus facili-
tating inspection, and the prompt execu-
tion of orders. The combined business

experience, knowledge and energy of the
two gentlemen speak well for the suc-
cess of the new firm of Bobbink iS^ Atkins.

Boston.

Trade Notes.

Business has been ratherquiet since
Christmas. The market is now becom-
ing much more settled and prices are
down to those maintained before the
holidays.

Roses are getting more plentiful,
though of Beauty and Meteor there are
no more than are needed. This is also
true of the finer grades of the other roses,
the poorer kinds being most plentiful.
Beauty now bring from $6 to $9, the
latter price for fine special. Meteor, of
extra quality, make ?f2.50 a dozen with
poorer sorts selling at fi'om that down
to .'51 a dozen. Bride and Bridesmaid
have also become cheaper, and $16 a
hundred buys very fine stock, a very lim-
ited supply making over that and good
grades going for $10 and $12. Carnot
are running very short, and, when good,
the sales of them are generally controlled
by the same figures as quoted for Bride
and Bridesmaid.

Carnations are also much more plenti-
ful and correspondingly cheaper with a
fair demand. Good (luulity of standard
varieties make $2 a hundred, with extras
going at $2.50; while fancies bring $3
to 14.

Tulips made their appearance here
within a week. Most of them are, how-
ever, of a very light shade of pink and
coming so early thecoloris nearly white;
$3 to $4 a hundred is the ruling price for
them. They are scarce as yet. Jonquils
are a little more plentiful, but still small,
and do fairly well at $4 to $5. Paper
Whifes and hyacinths are quite abun-
dant and are favored with fair demand,
realizing $2 to $2.50 a hundred.

The violet supply is large but those of
extra fine grades are short; $1 a hun-
dred will buy good violets, a tew extras
making $1.25.

Valley is steady at $3 to $4, as is
mignonette, which is a little more plenti-
ful, and, as a rule, of very good quality.
Stevla is in good supply at $1 a hundred.
Club Matters.

At the January meeting of the Gar-
deners and Florists' ('lub held Tuesday,
January 3, the following officers were in-
stalled : Wm. H. Elliott, president;
Robert Cameron, vice-president; Wm. K.
Wood, secretary ; Edward Hatch, treas-
urer. Executive committee: Wm. Donald,
Wm. Fischer, Chas. J. Dawson and J. K.
M. L. Farquhar. At the close of the
meeting the members listened to a very
interesting illustrated lecture on "Gar-
dens, Fields and Woods of Japan," by J.
K. M. L. Farquhar, who gave a graphic
picture of the Interesting things which
abound in that beautiful country. Be-
fore adjournment President Elliott an-
nounced his essay committee for the en-
suing year, consisting of Robert Cameron,
Jas. Wheeler and Wm. J. Stewart.

Jotting^B.

On Saturday, last week, T.J. Totten,
of Saratoga, N. Y., sent a bunch of his
seedling carnation, Young America, to
Welch Bros. It is a large bright pink
flower, of good size and color and has
an exceptionally good stem. It was
pronounced by those who saw It as a
"good one."

The Garden Committee of the Massa-
chusetts Horticultural Society have just
awarded their prizes after a busy year's
work, and with great difficulty at times,
so nearly equal were the exhibits seen at
the various places visited. In all the
committee, consisting of Patrick Norton,
chairman; A. C. Bowditch, E. W . Wood,
Jackson Dawson, J. W. Manning, C. N.
Brackett, H. W. Wilson and Jos. H.
Woodford, visited twenty-one estates
and greenhouses— a greater number than
any previous committee had done. Tne
premiums which are given by this com-
mittee always create very keen compe-
tition, and the awards are aisvays
awaited with no liltle interest. Though
the men who, as a rule, compete tor such
prizes care little for the value of them
from a pecuniary standpoint, still the
honor of being adjudged pre-eminent in
his class among the leading horticultur-
ists of New England, is eagerly sought
and as such is considered well worth
winning. Of course, the greatest compe-
tition was for the prize offered " for an
estate of not less than three acres, which
shall be laid out with the most taste,
planted most judiciously and kept in the
best order three consecutive years," of
the amount of $100 which is awarded
triennially from a fund left by H. H.
Hunnewell In 1864. The David Nevins'
I e8tate,South Framingham, wasawarded

this premium, the credit for which is
entirely due to the untiring efforts of
Alex. McKay.

The following premiums were also
awarded by the garden committee: F^or
best house of chrysanthemums arranged
for effect with other plants, — first, J. S.
Bailey, of West Roxbury; second, Mrs.
B. P. Cheney, of Wellesley. Best house of
chrysanthemums grown on benches —
Edmund M.Wood, Natick ; second, David
Nevins' estate. Best house of foreign
grapes— Geo. M. Whitin, of Whitinsville.
Best house of violets— David Nevins'
estate. Best house of carnations— Wil-
liam Nicholson, I-'ramingham, Mass.
Beat house of roses — Edmund M. Wood.
Best vegetablegarden— Col Fred. Mason,
of Taunton; second, Geo. D. Moore, of
Arlington. Best house of forced vegeta-
bles— Geo. D. Moore, second, Sumner
Coolidge, of Watertown.

Besides these, there were instances
where the committeedesired to recognize
special merit and where they could not
award a prize, so to such they awarded
several gratuities as follows:

For well kept grounds, E. S. Converse,
of Maiden, and J. S. Bailey, of West Rox-
bury; for chrysanthemum houses, Elisha
Peirce, of Waverley. For a fruit orchard,
Samuel Hart well, of Lincoln and for an
orchid house, Geo. M. Whitin, of Whitins-
ville. F.J.Norton.

Philadelphia.

Club Meeting.

The meeting of the Florists' Club
on Tuesday last was well attended, the
drawing card being the essay on " Nov-
elties" by A. Blanc. After the reading
of the essay some remarks were made by
Robert ('raig, who spoke of one noveltj'
not mentioned in the paper, viz., Brow-
allia speciosa major which very much
resembles a large single violet; in fact,
some violet growers have been known
to mix a few of these flowers in the
bunches of violets when the latter are
scarce.

J. D. Eisele spoke of some new anem-
ones, better than A. juponica, one of
whichclosely resembles a chrysan them uni
and he also spoke in high terms of the
new Deutzia Lemoinei, which was men-
tioned in the paper.

The essay for February will be " The
Latest Facts on Grafted Roses for Win-
ter Blooming," by Alexander Scott.

Matters pertaining to the coming car-
nation convention were talked over and
a committee appointed to make arrange-
ment for a banquet. The meetings of
the Carnation Society will be held in the
Florists' Club room. Horticultural Hall,
while the exhibition will be held in the
hall under the auspices of the Pennsyl-
vania Horticultural Society and no
doubt will be one of the best exhibitions
of carnations ever given.

Trade News.

Business has been very good in the
cut flower market the past week. First-
class roses are rather scarce, all other
flowers appear to be in ample supply.
Beauty are now selling at from $'ii to $9
per dozen; extra choice flowers at the
latter figure are rather scarce and have
been in demand. Bride and Bridesmaid
have also been in good demand ; $8 per
100 being obtained for good flowers, a
few extra choice selling at $10 per hun-
dred. A great many good Perle are now
seen in this market and selling at from
$4 to $6 per hundred.

There is now at all times a surplus of
second-class roses on this market, and it
is becoming quite a question what to do
with this stock. So far the only outlet is
through the street men.

Orchids have been in good demand the
past week, cattleya flowers selling at
50c. each ; Dendrobium tormosum at 35c.
each, cypripediums bringing $12.50 per
hundred. The latter are not going quite
so well as formerly.

Carnations are selling fairly well; $3
per hundred is top price for extras, while
general stock is bringing $1.50 and $2
per hundred. George Cliaiidler, of Avon-
dale, Pa., is sending in some good flowers
of Annie Pixley carnation to Wm. C.
Smith. It is a light pink flower and a
good seller; $3 per hundred being ob-
tained for the best this week.

Valley has been in good demand this
week at $4 per hundred.

Smilax has been reported scarce by
some, but Wm. J. Baker seems able to
supply 1,000 strings at short notice.

Primula Forbesi, the Baby Primrose,
seems to be In great favor, several of the
stores are selling it in pans very readily,
and it also goes well as a cut bloom,
being a good keeper. A. Blanc reports
good sales of this plant.

Most of the retail stores are busy now
with the large balls, dinners, receptions.

etc., and some very elaborate decora-
tions are being done.

Pennock Bros, had a very large dinner
decoration recentl}', at which ihree ta-
bles were used, the guests partaking of
the main part of the dinner at one table
and then removing to the other two ta-
bles for the desserts, etc., all the tables
being handsomely decorated.

David Rust.

Cleveland.

Trade Continues Good.

The past week has been a busy one
with most of our florists. Trade con-
tinues brisk; many largeorders for deco-
rations are still in hand and a considera-
bleamountof funeral workcomesin from
day to day, which with a good demand
for cut flowerscreates a lively movement
in good stock, and consumes almost
everything offered in the line of flowers.

Prices on some kinds show a slight de-
cline since Christmas week, but as a gen-
eral rule good figures are obtained and
growers and dealers generally entertain
most sanguine hopes for a continuation
of the present condition of the market.
The weather has affected the supply, to
a great extent, and the mild weather of
the present time will no doubt increase
the quantity of stock and a decline in
prices will result.

For some time past both roses and
carnations seem to be"oft,"and growers
are not cutting the usual quantities of
corresponding periods in previous sea-
sons. The writer has endeavored to
learn the cause of this, and so far, every
grower approached on the subject says
" we cannot account for the short condi-
tion of the crop."

In American Beauty, dealers have de-
pended almost entirely upon outside
sources for their supply, as the limited
quantities offered by local growers have
not been adequate to cover even a small
portion of the requirements of the pres-
ent holiday period. (Jther rose stock is
in short supply, and prices, though lower
than during Christmas week, still remain
firm at the following figures, $5 and $8
for ordinary stock, while the retail price
at this writing is $1.50 to $2.50 per
dozen.

Carnations are scarce and everything
in this line finds quick sale at $1.50 for
low grade stock and .$2 per hundred for
ordinary, while fancy stock and special
varieties reach figures greatly in advance
of those mentioned. The retail prices
are oOc. to 75c. per dozen.

Violets are plentiful and large quanti-
ties are consumed. The retail price has
dropped to $2 per hundred. The whole-
sale rate is $1.25 and $1.50.

Harrlsii remain at $3 per dozen and
only limited quantities are offered. Val-
ley retails at 75c. to .$1 per dozen, and
growers realize about $4 for good stock
at wholesale. Jas. Eadie Is now cutting
large quantities of Al stock.

A few early tulips are seen, but stems
are very short and the (luantity so small
that prices are not thorougliiy estab-
lished. The stock now offered moves at
about 3c.

Paper Whites and Romans are plenti-
ful and the wholesale rate continues at
$3 per hundred. .Small quantities of
choice mignonette are seen but with no
established price. Stevia is plentiful and
remains at$l per hundred. Adiantum
at the same figure.
Holiday Plant Trade.

The mild weather permitted the
moving of plants and flowers, and no
doubt had a most favorable influence on
the trade in that line. Store keepers re-
port an excellent business in all kinds of
plants— fully equal to, or even better
than in previous years.

Azaleas, though small, sold remarka-
bly well and realized $1.50 to .$3, for
which growers received .$1 to $2 each.
Their depleted stocks gave evidence that
dealers were none too well prepared for
the demands of the Christmas plant
trade.

At the markets the business in plants
was good, but the general shortage in
cut flowers caused a livelier movement
along that line than the stall keepers
were prepared for and stocks were
cleaned out early, while in plants large
quantites remained on hand. G. A. T.

Tbe Good Stroiiir Kind,

eoo. I»©i* lOO Itos.

BAI,E8 WEIGH .300 I.B!«.

H. A. Stootuoff, 159 East 48th St., New York City

January 7, 1899.

The F=lorists' Exchange.

15

Ottawa.

The New Tear

Is here and it received anything but
a warm greeting, as at midnight, New
Year's Eve, the thermometer stood at 20
below zero, reacliing 25 on Sunday morn-
ing. All day Saturday the mercury hov-
ered around zero, and every florist in Otta-
wa thought how lucky it did not come
a week sooner when we had such a tine
trade in plants.

In spite of the severe weather trade has
been very good — mostly in cut flowers.
Stock of some things was none too plenti-
ful, carnations and roses being on the
short side. Violets are abundant and some
fine valley is just in. E.

Toronto.

Cliristnias Trade Echoes.

The general opinion here is that
the ChriBtmaB trade is at least 40 per
cent, better than that of any former
year. There was plenty of good stock
and a demand for most of it.

Trade during the past week has been
fair. With plent.v of stock in sight,
prices have fallen considerably. Carna-
tions have been a little scarce, but roses
and violets quite plentiful. Romans,
valley, tulips and narcissus are also in
good supply.

The trade for New Year's was rather
light. Saturday was very cold, and sev-
eral of the boys had small quantities of
stock frozen while delivering it. So far
I have not heard of any very serious
losses. — T. M.

Montreal.

Business Iteuis.

Trade at the New Year proved
rather disappointing, the buoyant feel-
ing at Christmas giving promise of
much better things thanactuall.y materi-
alized. In comparison with last year it
seems to have been about an average,
some stores reporting a slight increase
and some a trifle smaller trade. No
doubt the Intense cold prevailing during
the last two days of the old year acted
as a detriment on possible . buyers, a
large percentage of orders being given
over the phones.

Prices in a good man.y cases dropped
a trifle below the Christmas level, Beaut.v
being an exception and still holding their
own at $1 each. Teas and all the other
varieties retailed at $2 to $3.50 as to
quality. Carnations brought 50c. to $1,
the latter figure being easily obtained
from a large lot of Hue .Jubilee grown by
Jos. Bennett, and e.\tra Daybreak from
P. McKenna & Sons.

The latter firm are also now sending
in their Hrst lot of tulips in fine condition
of varieties La Reine and Yellow I'rince;
also an immense quantity of grand tree-
sias. Valley and violets sold well nt$l
per dozen for the former and 75c. per
bunch for the latter. Romans and Paper
Whites were as at Christmas— in over-
supply and sold slowly at 50c.perdozen.

In plants azaleas again led easily, pri-
mula, Holanum, cyclamen and other
stock of that description, being mostly
the leavings of the Christmas trade,
"noved slowly. A few good plants of
mignonette at Bertie Graves' sold quickly
at 50c. to 75c. per pot.

White flowers and violets are now in
good demand lor funeral work, created
by the ravages of La Grippe.
Postal Change.

On January 1 a new law came into
effect by which we can now send a letter
to our friends in other parts of Canada
and in the United States for 2c. instead
of the 3c. we have had to pa.y formerly.

The Montreal Gardeners and Florists'
Club wishes its many absent friends and
members a very happy and prosperous
New Year. B.

Hartford, Conn.

Trade still keeps up well and flowers
are scarce, the number of large funerals
which took place the past week kept all
of theflorists busy and used up about all
the flowers that could be had. The Gov-
ernor's inaugural ball, Wednesday night,
also caused an increased demand tor
flowers, principally roses and violets.

Damag^e by Fire.

Fire in one of John Coomb's palm
houses, Tuesday noon, caused a loss of
$500 and possibly more. The Bre was
caused by a lighted tobacco pipe in an
overcoat pocket. Between 300 and 400
panes of glass were broken and had it
been a cold day the loss would have been
much larger, as manyof thepalms would
have frozen. The greenhouse and plants
were Insured.

Jottings.

The floral decorations for the Inau-
guralball wasfurnlshedby John Coombs.

George Osborne, the Ashley street flor-
ist, who has been confined to bis home
with typhoid fever, is now able to visit
his greenhouses a short time every day.

S. T. Weldon, of Simsbury. has been
elected a member of the Legislature
from the town of Simsbury. He is the
only florist in the Legislature.

J. F. C.

Springfield, Mass.

The Holiday Trade.

The holidays brought the usual
amount of business, although not as
much green was bandied as in general on
account of the earl.y snowscovering that
in this locality before it was gathered.
Holly therefore was the principal green
used and this was abundant. It was on
sale in nearly every grocery, market and
fruit store, where in former years the
florists and seedsmen have had its entire
sale and it has helped out the profits;
but the experiences of this year will dis-
courage the florists from handling greens.

The extreme high prices at which mid-
dlemen held cut flowers, prevented more
than the regular supply being sold, ex-
cept in a few cases to fill orders. The
home supply was good and very satis-
factor.v In qualit.v. Home growersshoved
the price a little but generally not. The
demand for plants was fairly good, cy-
clamen leading. Azealas were not much
in evidence but sold well when they could
be had. The cheaper palms also sold
fairly well All the stores report a big
business.

B. J. Shaw was sick during the Christ-
mas season with the grip, so that his
stock suffered for care. As he does all
the work alone, his sicKness was quite a
misfortune.

H. Madsen, Agawam road, had his
entire "crop" stolen on Friday night be-
fore Christmas. Some one went in after
the fireman had left forthe night and cut
all the carnations and roses besides cut-
ting a quantity of smilax and stevia;
also took all the roses that were in jars
for the morning market.

City Forester tJale was remembered
Christmas with a beautiful watch chain
and Odd Fellow's charm from the em-
ployes of the city in the Department of
Forestr.y.

On January 2 it was announced that
Mr. Miller, of Chapel-Miller Co., had sev-
ered his connection with the firm, and
that Mr. C'hapel wf)nld continue the busi-
ness. Chns. R. Miller liiiw been connected
with the florists' buhinesH upwards of fif-
teen years. He has not decided just
what he will do.

Locally, Brown charcoal is in great
demand. Of late Mr. Brown has made a
specialt.v of preparing it for florists' use.

The cold snap of last Sunda.v and Mon-
day was a record breaker— from 16 to
30 degrees below zero was the report in
and about the city. Some of the grow-
ers were caught a little, but no serious
damage Is reported so tar.

W. F. G.

Cincinnati.

Marlcet Notes.

New Year's trade was very little
out of the ordinary. There were plenty
of flowers for all who wanted them ; but
not many wanted them. Businessis not
starting out very brisk for the new year
but we always expect a quiet time after
a rush.

Jottings.

James Alien was presented with a
fine eleven-pound boy for a Christmas
gift; mother and child are doing nicel.v.
John Lodder, of Hamilton, O., was a
callar Saturday.

Soft weather is again with us and
many people have the Grippe.

E. G. G.

LEGAL NOTICES.

A. T. De La Marb Printing and Publish-
ing Company. Limited.— The annual meeting
of the stockholders of this Company will be
held at the office of said Company, Nos. 2 to 8
Duane street (Rhinelander Building), in the
Borough of Manhattan, City of New York, on
the twelfth day of January, 1899, at 12 o'clock
noon, for the election of a Board of Directors
and two Inspectors.

J. H. Griffith, A. T. Db La Mare,

Secretary. President.

A. T. De La Mare Printing and Publish-
ing Company, Limited —By order of the
Board of Directors the Transfer boohs of the
above corporation will be closed on and after
January 6, 1899, at 12 o'clock noon to January
13, 1899, at 12 o'clock noon.

Joseph Maqill, A. T. Da La Mare,

Treasurer. President.

SITUITIOHS WINTED.

Rate, 10 cents per line (8 words), each In-
sertion. Cash with order. This rate applies only
to sIluHtlon wanted advertisements and when set
solid, without display. When letters are addressed in
our care add lOcts. to cover expense of forwardinK.

■pjBCoRATOR and florist In all branches wants
■*-' situation. A. Haubert, U Locust St.. Brook-
lyn, N. Y.

CITUATION wanted, private or commercial, afte
^ 31, married, 17 years' experience. C. B.. care of
Slebrecht & Son, 4i9 Firth Avenue, New York.

OITUATION wanted by flrst-claes grower, roses
^ and carnations a specialty, capable of taking
charge. No. 1 references. Address Grower 1, care
of Florists' EichaERe.

r^ BOVVER'S situation wanted by man. single, age
^~-' 27. of 10 years' experience in plants and cut
flowers. Address G. F. B.. care A. Qoebel. 184
Sumpter Bt.. Brooklyn, N. Y.

A MEIIICAN young man. of 22. with experience.
-"- wants steady position In greenhouse; has worked
on carnations and 'mums, last with Chaa. E. Neale,
Worcester, Mass; can assist In olllce if necessary.

Fred. W. Pettlt. 67 Union St., Worcester, Mass,

■pLORISTand gardener desires steady situation.
■'■ commercial or private, married, 20 years' ex-
perience. Al propagator, carpet bed designer, de-
corator, 8 years head uardener in private place,
good references. A. B., care Hubs Floral Nurseries,
224 Green St.. Angusta. Ga.

SITUATION ^VANTED,

In commercial place, by man competent to
take charge; pood grower of carnations, bed-
ding- stuff, palms and ferns; good wa^eB ex-
pected. Address

H. ^., oare Florists* Exchange.

W^ ANTED.

A position in a store, as designer and decor-
ator, by a thoroughly competent man with
16 years' experience. Address

CHARL,ES R. ]»III<I,HR,

The Worthy, Springfield, Mass.

HELP WMTED.

W^ANTEO.

A young man, German, to assist in green-
house work ; state wages.

HKNRY EICHHOLZ, WayDeaboro, Pa.

Gilt-edge grower of Koses and Carnations
to take charge of a block of houses in a large
commercial place ; good wages and steady job
to right man, either married or single. Address

J* 4, care Florists' Kxcliange.

liVANTED

Assistant with experience In store and green-
house plants. Send copy of reference. Wages
$9.00 per week to start.

J. A. PETERSON,

105 E. 4th St.. CiuolnDati, Ohio.

W^ANTEO

Young man for general greenhouse work;

must have had some experience with flrea, and

speak English. Wages $15.00 per month and

board to start with. Address or call on

LOUIS O. PILAT,

8tDg SlDg, N. Y.

l^ANTEO.

A. manager who thoroughly understands the
wholesale cut flower business ; applicants
must be prepared to give their entire time to
the business. State wages, etc., required, to
the Secretary

NEW YORK CUT FLOWER CO.,

119 W. 23d St., New York City.

^V ANTED.

First-class florist who thoroughly under-
stands growing of palms, ferns, roses, carna-
tions, violets and bulbous stock, also good
propagator and designer. A pply, stating wages
expected, to

LAKEVIEW FLOWER STORE.

Lexington, Kentnclcy.

Mention the Florists' Bxchanso when writing.

HELP WIKTED

^WANTED.

AT ONCE a flrst-clftss grower of cut flowers
and plants in two small greenhouses; must
understand making- funeral designs, packing
flowers and general retail trade; must be a
single man, sober, reliable and willing to work ;
one capable of taking charge In owner's ab-
sence ; wages to start, $20.00 per month, board
and room ; state references, last employer, and
reason for leaving last place.

rCORISX, 1440 60th St., Brooklyn.

^VANTEO.

Young man acquainted with the seed buei-
nesB ; must be good penman and quick at
figures; state experience and wages expect-
ed to

PiE'W VORK,

care Florists* Exchange.

^WANTED.

A good, reliable florist, who understands the
growing of fine cut tlowera and plants, to take
charge of 4 greenhouses, 5C00 square feet of
glass, at Jeffersonville, Ind. ; salary, $35. 00 per
month, steady employment the year round ;
a young man, single, with good references,
experienced and well up in the business.

JOHIoi KIKG,

625 E. Market St., Jefterson\-ille, Ind.

WANTEO.

A man who has had experience in grafting
Bride and Bridesmaid Uoses ; in replying please
state wages, and give references.

CHAS. F. HVAPCS,

Station F., Philadelphia. Pa.

BOSIHESS OPPORTIIHITIES.

L. USSING'S

Greenhouse Property
Exchange.

I I 7 W. 30th St., Telephone 1616 38tb.

WITH E. G. BRADSHAW.

SELL, RENT OR EXCHANGE AT ALL TIMES.

FOR SAL,E.

A well established florist business with 10.000
feet of glass; sold on account of sickness; 46
minutes to City Hall by trolley. Inquire of

R. ^W, BOVREAV,

423 Library St., Phila., Pa.

FOR SALE OR TO RENT

Greenhouse property Id the Greater New
York, seven (7) acres of land; sixty thousand
(60,100) square feet of glass, planted with roses
and carnations; also stable, wagon house,
horse and wagons, and dwelling houses. Will
rent part of the greenhouses if desired. Terms
very low, just enough to cover interest and
taxes. Apply

JOHBI R. FRASHR.

153 E. 81st St.. Ne-w York.

Greenbouses For Sale*

Range of 6 new liouses, 13,000 feet
glass, all cypress and cedar built, double
strength A glass, ventilating apparatus
independent steam coIIb under each bench,
city water throughout, excellently stocked
with roses, carnations, violets, chrysanthe-
mnms and palms; 3 acres good gronnds,
exclusive sal* In city of 15,000 and lead-
ing trade In city of 45,000 8 miles distant,
trolley cars and telephone connections*
Inspection of houses and books invited.
Address M. 6. care Florists* Exchange.

FOR SALrE.

AT A BIG BARGAIN. My entire stock
of Palms, Ferns and Decorative Plants, with
a well established wholesale business.

Stock consists in part of 25.000 Latanias,
in 8, 4 and 5 inch pots, 10,000 Arecas, in 8, 4,
6 and 6 inch pots, 4000 Kentlas, in 4, 6, and 6
inch pots, 10,000 to 12,000 of other varie-
ties of Palms, 8000 to 10,000 Ferns and
Selaglnellas.

Six houses, 136 feet long, heated by steam,
good boiler, sheds and plenty of water.

Will sell stock and bouses and lease portion
of ground, or will sell farm of 60 acres, 36 acres
well planted in fruit. Good dwelling of II
rooms. Reasons for selling— age, poor health,
and a desire to rest. For further information
and special low prices on large orders, address

^V. J. H£SSHRf

Piatt smoutti, ^et>.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlne.

16

The F=i-orists' Exchange.

Cypress
Greenhouse Material.

We are the pioneers in Clear Cypress Greenhouse Material. We
discovered that Cypress is better than any other wood for green-
houses from top of posts up and we introduced it, and fought for it
against many prejudices, and finally succeeded in bringing it into
general use.

Others have attempted to follow where we lead, others are trying
to reap what we sowed, hut we have the e.\perience and are recog-
nized as e.xperts in greenhouse construction.

^Vrite for Circulars
cr Estimates.

Lockland Lumber Co.

LOCKLAND, OHIO.

Mention the Florists" Exchange when writing.

GUSS

FOR GREENHOUSES, GRAP-
ERIES, CONSERVATORIES,
AND HOTBEDS.

GUSS

VANHORNE, CRIFFEN & CO.,

- ... />, 40 «o 48 VESTRY STREIT, Mii-iaf ^M ^^ r% mm

French and American Glass. oor. oreenwioh st. NEW YORK.

MeatlOQ tbe Florists* Gxchan^ when wiitlns.

1/3 OF YOUR MONEY SAVED

BY BUYING NEW UP-TO-DATE

Cable and Pipe Ventilators, Soil Sifters, Insecticide Mixers.

^-SEND FOR NEW ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE.-*^

A. Q. WOLF & BRO., Dayton, Ohio.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

WHATWEDON'TDO:
WHAT WE DO:

We do not reflect on auy competi-
tor's business in our advertisement.

We furnish tlie very best grades
of

Greenhouse Material

In Clear Louisiana Gulf Cypress and California Red Cedar.

A. DIETSCH & CO., 615-621 Sheffield <ve., CHICAGd, ILL.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

...HAS POSITIVELY NO EQUAL FOR...

STRENQTH, DURABILITY and NEATNESS.

Guaranteed for 10 years. Has a solid wheel and shaft cast In
one (malleable Iron). No slipping on Line Shaft as the case with
all others. Cataloguefree.

Mention this paper. E. HIPPARD, VoUflgStOWn, OHJO.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

33i FEB GEHT. SPVED!

Myers Improved Sectional Hot Water Boiler

You save one-tliird your fuel.

HOW IS THAT?

Send for book B-7 and you will find out.

MYERS I GO.,

1 51 4-1 520 S. Ninth St. p

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

(Established 1849.)

Mention the Florists" Exchange when writing.

Chicago.

state of Trade.

BuBinesB continued right up toSat-
urday in a satiefactory condition; and
prices while not up to the ChriBtmas
mark were good, most of the stock be-
ing cleared off. Good tea roses brought
f 10, and anything worthy the name of
a rose not below $6. Of carnations
there is an increaBing quantity coming
In, more particularly of high grade or
fancies, as compared with last year.
This market is likely, in the future, to
have a much higher standing with re-
spect to fancy as well as standard kinds
of the divine flower. Mrs. Bradt is still
at the top for large flowers. Cerise
Queen, Argyle, I'autland, Jubilee, Flora
Hill, Mayor Pingree, White Cloud, Eve-
lina and Triumph are the most in evi-
dence, with quite a number in smaller
quantities.

Harrisii is at last coming In in larger
quantities and selling at f 12 to $18. A
few auratums are still to be seen.

There has been a very good demand for
violets, especially for very choice flowers.
Few, however, go beyond f 1.50.

There is a better feeling among the
florlBts who cater to decorations of a
higher grade than there has been in sev-
eral years past.

The prospects are for a good Winter
business. Stock, however, is going to
be very plentiful, hence no fancy prices
are likely to prevail.
Jottiiigs.

The Garfield Park Flower Co.'s
place at 1().S.S W. iladison, was almost
ruined by hall and other causes when
the Oechslin Bros, rented it last Novem-
ber. They are now, however, getting
things all right again. Their carnations
are good. The intention of the brothers
is to grow carnations and a general
stock of pot plants and cuttlowers, other
than roses, suitable for a fine retail
trade.

C. Fraunfelder, 1<')2 W. Madison did a
capital business during holiday week.

Mr. Wieland, Evanston, is a very large
grower of roses and carnations. t)f the
latter, although the houses are not at their
best yet, he cut l'.3,U00 blooms Christmas
week. His red sport from Tidal Wave,
named Evanston, is as healthy as the type,
fully as free flowering, with better stem,
and will be largely grown around this city
the coming year. Keinberg Bros, will grow
it extensively, they say. Wietor Bros, had
some fine Argyle carnations the past week.

Andrew Miller, of the Central Floral
Co , had the misfortune to again be on the
sick list during the holidays. He is slowly
recovering.

The South Park Floral Co. wrote thus to
Amling: "We are delighted with the
Christmas returns ; you certainly did fine
with our stock." So much for extra fine
stock.

Kennicott Bros., during the holidays, re-
ceived elegant Papa Gontier, with 30-lnch
stehis ; they fetched .^I.t per 100.

Superintendent Sturm, of the Bridewell,
here, proposes ne-Kt year to make hanging
gardens of the prison walls. These walls
are about a mile long, and fifteen feet high.
There are about nineteen acres of gar 'en,
in which the boys are to be employed.
Iiouis Ostendorp, who was connected
with the World's Fair, is the gardener.

Bassett & Washburn had very heavy
cuts of roses the past week. The Wietor
Brothers also were in it, both with roses
and carnations. Bridesmaid are now com-
ing in, of capital color. Fred Hills is
among those who has got the color of this
rose down fine. Meteor, however if only
it had better size and color, would be the
seller.

John Forster, of Evanston, has a good
word to say tor Mastica. He says it beats
everything else for stopping cracks in his
old houses. He would not be without it.
Edgar Sandehs.

Lenox, Mass.
The annual ban(iuet of the Eenox Hor-
ticultural Society will be held at i'lint's
hotel, Wednesday, January 11. Presi-
dent A. H. Wingett will be toastmnster.
The annual ball of the society will be
held in Sedgwick hall Friday" evening,
January 27.

Orang:e, N. J.

The fourth annual dinner of the New
Jersey Floricultural Society occurred
Friday evening. January 6. " A bowling
match between the local society and a
team of the New York Gai'dener's Society
took place same evening.

Port Chester, N. Y.
The Westchester County Gardeners' As-
sociation has elected John Shore, presi-
dent ; William Williamson, vice-presi-
dent ; Robert Jenkins, secretary, and
Gustavus X. Amrhyn, treasurer.

Jamestown, N. Y.

Holiday business here was about as
large as "in former years, though prices
tor flowers were probably lower.

E. D. .Spaulding, the oldest florist of
this city, recently acquired the stock of
the Fi'Otes avenue greenhouses, the
owner of the same having moved from
the city.

B. A. Bartlett, who a few monthe ago
bought the Ureeuhurst rose gardens,
finds business good. This firm had the
elaborate decoration at the armory
Monday, January 2. on the occasion of
the Fenton Guards ball.

The Lakeview Rose Gardens are in
course of construction. This place when
completed will contain about 200,000
feet of glass. Three or four houses are
already planted to carnations. This
firm has a store in Buffalo and the out- '
put from this place is intended for that
market. Chas. H. Roney, late of Phila-
delphia, is manager.

MASTICA

FOR. GLAZING GREENHOUSES.

Proven eaperior to putty. Easier to apply and Btaya on.
Not affected by extremes of weather. Endorsed by
prominent florists. Send for descriptlTe circular of
Alastica. and IVIastica Glazins Machines.

F. 0. PIERCE CO., 5'/«Xul'',;"^tT' Hew York.

Mention the Florists' Elxohange when writing.

GLASS

For Qreenhouses, Qraperies,

Hotbeds, Conservatories,

and all other purposes. Get our Fig-
ures BEFORE Buying. Estimates freely
given.

N. COWEN'S SON,

392-94. W. Broadway, New York.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writlnx.

IF YOU WANT A

GOOD SASH LIFT

For a Very Little Money Get

THE
■NEW DEPRRTUflE-"
■ventilating f\PPL)ar><CE.^

For Descrlptlye Catalogue Send to

J. D. CARMODY, EVANSVILLE, IND.

Mention the FloriBte' Exchange whf*n writing.

412 TO 422
^H,AWTHORNI
CHICAGO,

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

January 7, 1899.

Thb F^l-orists' Exchange.

17

LORD & BURNHAM CO.,

Horticultural Architects and Builders, Steam and Hot Water Heating

Engineers,

Plans and estimates furnished on application for Greenhouses, Conservatories, etc. erected
coTipIw'te with our patent iron construction; or for material only, ready for erection.
Estimates furnished also for Cypress (jreenhouse Material.

'^.^m.

"m

''^yW^^fK';'':?--^'-. V _

Largest Builders of Qreenhouse Structures. Plans and construction embrace latest improvements.
Six liigliest awards at tlie World's Fair. Send four cents postage to New York office for latest
catalogue. Send five cents postage tor Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating Catalogue. . . .

We Make Special Greenhouse PUTTY— Price on Application

NEW YORK OFFICE :
ST. JAMES BUILDING. B'WAY AND 26TH ST.

GENERAL OFFICE AND WORKS:
IR.VINGTON-ON-HUDSON, N. Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

HQEEHBODSE HEBTIKI} HUD VEHTILIlTlllli,

Horticultural Architecture and Building.

pitching^^Go

ESTABLISHED 1844.

233 Mercsr Straet, - NEW YORK.
FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS.

NINETEEN SIZES.

Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus.

Rosehouses, Greenhouses, Etc., of Iron
Frame Construction erected complete
or the Structural Iron Work ship-
ped ready for erection.
Iron Frame Benches with the
" Perfect Drainage Bench Til«"
cr Slate Tops,

se;md 4c. posxage; puk il,l,ijsxraxed caxai^ogite.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

HOTHOUSE GLASS

All Sizes a Specialty.

C. S. WEBER & CO.

4 Desbrosses Street, New York.

Mention the Florists' Exchanse wh»*n wrUlnp.

Erans loprored Mnp^

Roller bearlnK Belf-olllnff derlsa,
automatlo stop, solid link chain
makes the IMPROVED CHAL-
LKINGH the most perfeot appa-
ratus lo the market.

Write for cataloKue and prlcei
before plaolng your orders elacH
where.

Quaker City Machine Co.,

RICHMOND. IND.

Mfiiiinn the Florists' Exchange when writing.

IIOTBED,GIEEIIHOUSEandVEIITILiIOR

Onlf Cypress Bare, Etc.

MANTTFAOTTJBKD BT

S.JACOBS & SONS, i',rKT^,t^'^"^%'rA

WHITE LEAD. PUTTY, Etc.. iil Wholesale. j^^^^j f^^ Catalogue.

M^Atlon tb« Flortats' Exchange when writing.

lillSH

mCHMOND

STEAM and
HOT WATER

BOILERS

FOR GREENHOUSE HEATING.

IIVRIXE FOR CATALOGUE.

RICHMOND STOVE CO., Norwich, Conn.

New York Office:
85 CENTRE ST.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

MAGIC IRON SMOOTH ON JOINTS IS
UNEQUALEO TOR MAKING CAST IRON PIPE
OR BOILER JOINTS.- JOINTS CAN BE
CAULKED WITH EASE AND MADE TIGHT.
IT IS ALWAYS READY FOR USE; AGE
DOES NOT IMPAIR IT.
WRITE FOR CATALOGUE AND PRICES.

SMOOTH ON MFG. CO.,

547 Conininnipaw Avenue,

JERSEY CITY, N. J.

7EEEIiAHD TOUPEIHS.B. S., Chemist k Banjger.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

PIPE

Wrought Iron Pipe, Valvea, Cooks, Fit-
tings, etc., for Steam and Hot Water;
Rubber Hose, Pamps and Well Potnttt.

WM. H. W, 42 Dey St., New Vork.

VALVES

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

On Your Coal Bills

IF YOUR HOUSES ARE HEATED BY

A FURMAN BOILER.

Send for lar{;e Illustrated Catalogue,
Florists' Edition. Let U5 make you
an estimate FREE

THE HERENDEEN MFG. 00.

12 Fay St., Geneva, N Y.

ii»„„..i. ) BOSTON, 51 Oliver Street.
r.niVi. . ! KEW YORK. 311 Cortlandt Street.
UU1CC8 .1, PHILADELPHIA. 1019 Betz Building.

Mention Paper.

DON'T SYRINGE WITH COLD WATER

It lowers the vitality of your Stock, but write for particulars of my Tempering ApparatuB.

HENRY W. GIBBONS, - «4.,86..8h^.j.bkktt .treet.

EXPERT ADVICE AND PLANS FURNISHED. ESTIMATES FREE.
Mention the Florists' Exchange whenwrlting.

^7l (§un^ii|erSil

j^i,ROSE,N\ASS.

-THE

won SI FEED BOILER

is the only boiler that will keep a steady
heat in a greenhouse all night without
attention. No more sitting up all night
to keep a good fire. Further informa-
tion on application.

GORTON & LIDGERWOOD CO.

96 LIBERTY STREET, NEW YORK.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing,

BOILERS

^a^W STEAM AND HOT WATER. ^^^^

FOR GREENHOUSES.

The LARGEST VARIETY. Our CATA-
LOGUE and PRICES will Interest You.

OVER 50 YEKRS

EXPERIENCE.

INTERKITIONIL HEITER GO.

Main Office,
UTICA, N.Y.

BRANCHES:
237 Water Street, New York. | 88 E. Lake Street, Chicago, III.
Alentlon Ule FIorlBU' Exoh&nse when wriuns. 47 Union iitnt9t, 6o^tQn.

18

The F=i_orisxs* Exchange.

J. K. ALLBN,

Whol«8al« Commission Dealer In

CUT F=LOin£ERS.

57 IT. %8th Street, New York.

Orders brtnatl or telegraph promptlr at tended
to. Telephone Call. 382 aSth Bt.

ROSES, Blue and White VIOLETS, Specialties.

W. S. ALLEN,

17 West aSth St., New York.

CUT FLOWER EKCHANGE

404-4t2 E. 34th St., N.Y., near Ferry.

Open every Moruins at 6 o'clock a.m. for the

Sale of Cut Flowers.

This is not a cominlfslon liouse; the martet I

eouslsta of fuUlvldiial stands.

Wall Space fur Advertising Purposes to Eent.

J. DONALDSON, SECRETARY.

DECKER, BLAUVELT GO.

\VnnLKS.\I-F, DEALERS IX

CUT FLOWERS- PLANTS

42 W. 28th St.. New York.

ConslgDmenta snllfited. Shipping orders will
receive prninpt and rarcful atti^iUioo.

TELKl'Il<>NK-J;fST-lXTH SrHEKT.

WM. H. CUNTHER,

Wholesale Florist

VIOLETS AND CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

ConBiKnments Sollolted.

30 West 29th St., New York.

Telephone, 2300-88th Street.

MICHAEL A. HART,

Wholesale i Commission Florist,

EDWARD C. HORAN,

Wholesale Florist

No. 34 W. 29th St., New York.

Tbe Bride, Mermet and American Beauty,
Specialties.

JULIUS LANG,

Wholesale Florist

53 WEST 30tl» ST,

Consignments Solicited.* NEW

YORK.

THE NEW YORK CUT FLOWER GO.

119-121 West 23d Street.

112-114 West 24th Street,

I»I»»l0M 733-1811. NEW YORK.

OONSIONMINT9 SOLICITID.

Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders.

;M-''^£a%Vboi<

i^S-SPEtiA^TX.,^

esaiie

'::^^S0 W£iTi0lf3THCET NY. CITY

A. L. VAUGHAN.

CHAS. W. McKELLAR.

E. F. WINTERSON

VAUGHAN, McKELLAR & WINTERSON,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION JOBBERS

In Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturers of Wire Work.
45, 47, 49 WABASH AVENUE, • - CHICAGO, ILL.

•vt-hoxjES-a-Xje:

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND,

CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
No. 67 Bromfleld St. and 18 Chapman Place, BOSTON. MASS.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Names and Varieties

New York Boston Philadelphia Baltimore

Jan. 6, 1899 .Ian. 5, 1899 Jan. 4. 1899 Jan. 4, 1B99

A. Beauty, fancy— special.

" extra

No. 1

*' Culls & ordinary

Bride

Bridesmaid

Cusin

, Hoste

a> K. A. Victoria

«» La France ordinary...

O " extra

CC Mermet

i Meteor
Mrs. Pierpont Morgan.
Niphetos
Papa Gontier
I Perle

l_ Souv. de Wootton

ORC HI DS— Cattleyas

Cypripediums ..

Deudroblum formosum.

** others

( Inf 'r grades, all colors.
; White
i Standard
! Varieties

Pink

Red

Yel.&Var.
White....

Pink

Ri'd

Yel.&Var.

~ •Fancy—

5; (-The highest
*5 gradea of
C9 Btandard var)

l^ Novelties

Adiantdm

AsPARAGCe

Callas

Daffodils

Daisies

Hyacinths

Lilies

Lily of the Valley

Mignonette— ordinary.. .

" fancy

Narcissus

Pansieb

Shilax

Tulips

Violets— ordinary

" extra

6. (XI
8.U(i

8.0(1
8.0(1
3.0('

i'.Ol'l

I on

.50
1.00

l.nc

1.00
1.00
4 01
4.00
5.0C
5.00
1.00
.76

35.00 to 50. W
10.00 to 25.01
4.00 to 8.01
1.00 to 3.00
3.00 to 10.01
2.00 to 10.01
3.00 to 6.01
2 OO to
4.00 to

... to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
2.00 to
1.00 to
.... to
1.00 to
.... to
S.'i 00 to 85 00
6.00 to 8.00
I5.no to 20.0(1
6.00 to

.35 to

.50 to

.50 to

.50 to

.50 to
3.(10 to
3.00 to
3.00 to
2.00 to
4.00 to

.60 to
30.00 to 40.00
6.00 to 8.00
.... to
.... to
1.00 to 3.00
10.00 to 12.00
1.00 to 2.00
2.00 to 3.00
8.00 to 12. on
l.oO to 2.00

.... to
8.00 to 12.0(1
... to

.115 to .60

.60 to 1.26

to. 00 to 50.01
35.00 to 33.01
in. 00 to 2O.0I

3.00 to 8. IK'

3.00 to 15.(H

3.00 to 16.0

2.00 to 10.01'

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to ....

3.00 to 10.00

4.00 to 15.00

.... to

.... to

3.00 to

4.00 to

.... to

.... to

8.00 to 10.0(1

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

1..50 to

1..50 to

1.60 to

2.00 to

.... to
.75 to

.... to 60.00

10.00 to 12 on

.... to
.... to
.... to 2.00

10.00 to 12. or

2.00 to 4.00
3.00 to
.... to
4.(0 to
.... to
10.00 to 12.00
3.00 to 4.00
.... to 1.00
.... to 1.26

3.00
8.00

1.00
1.60
1.60
1..50

i.5n

2.0(1
2,00
2.00
3.00

i!no

4.00

o.0(
1.0

60.00 to 75. OU
411.00 to 50.00
35.00 to 4'(.0li

6.00 to 30. (lU

6.011 to 15. (K

6.00 to 16.00

6.00 to 8.00

.... to

6.00 to 16. U(

6.00 to 10.00
10.00 to 15.00

.... to

4.00 to 15.00

4.00 to 8.00

.... to

6.00 to

6.00 to

.... to

.... to 60.0(1

10.00 to 12.50

to 35 00

12.60 to 25 00

1.00 to 1.50

1.50 to

1.60 to

1.60 to

1.60 to

2.00 to

2.00 to

2.00 to

2.00 to

3.00 to
.75 to
35.00 to .50.00

8.00 to 12.00

.... to 6.00

1.00 to

2.00 to

.... to

3.00 to

1.50 to

4.00 to

3.00 to
.... to

6.00
8.00

2.50
2.60
2.50
2.60
3.5(1
3.5(1
3 51
3.5(1
6.00
l.Wi

2.00
4.00

6.00

4.0i

8. (HI

4.00

1.00

to 15.00

.... to

.60 to l.on

1.00 to 1.60

4.00
6.00

....to ....

.... to 50.01

i6.00 to 35.0

8 00 to 16.01

6.00 to 10. 0(

4.00 to 10. U

.... to ....

.... to ...

6.00 to 16.00

4.00 to 5.(«

6.00 to 10. 0(

.... to ....

3.00 to 10.00

.... to

.... to

.... to

4.00 to

.... to

.... to

.... to 12.50

.... to

.... to

.... to

2.00 to

3.00 to

3.00 to

2.00 to

3.00 to

3.00 to

3.00 to

3.00 to

.... to

.... to

35.00 to 6u 00

.... to 12 50

.... to

.... to

2.00 to

.... to

.... to

.50 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

,3.60 to 20.00

.... to

.... to l.CO

.... to

1.60
2,50
2.60
2.51
2.60
4,00
4.00
4,00
4.00
4.00
1.00

Buffalo

Jan. 4, 1669

50.00 to 76.00
40.00 to 50.00
10 00 to 30 Oil
10.00 to 15.(10

5.00 to 15.00

6.00 to 15.00

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to ....

5.00 to 15.00

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to ....

4.00 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

2.00 to

2.00 to

2,00 to

2.00 to

3.00 to

3 00 to

3.0O to

3.00 to
to
to

3.00

1.60

7.00

l.fO
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
6.00
5.00
5.00
6.00

1.00
to 60 OO
.... to 12.00
.... to ...
....to ....
.... to 3 00
.... to 20.00
.... to 4.00
.... to ....
.... to
.... to
....to ...
.... to 16.(0
....to ....
1.00 to 1.25
1.60 to 2.00

4.00

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stocli see our Correspondence Colamns.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otiierwiae noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,

'^yiiolesa.le Florist

Open Day and Night from 12 A.M. Mondays to 10 P.M. Saturdays.
1612-14-16-18 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

REIN6ERG BROS.

Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers.
. . . EOO.GOO Feet of Glass.

Wfaoleanle ComrolsRloii Dealer In

CUT FLOWERS

39 West 28th St., New York.

Telephon., 2U-38th St.

PRICE LIST SINT ON APPLICATION.

blentlon tbe Florlsta' Bxcban^e when wrltlnc.

' We can fill all orders on short notice with all leading vaiieties of ROSES and
CARNATIONS. We are Headquarters for Fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

GIVE US A TRIAL AND CONVINCE YOURSELF.

SALESROOM, 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL.

QALVIN & CO.,

AOrdwayPlace, Boston, Mass.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

AND DEALERS IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.' f

All sieasonaMeCut Flowersto the trade. Consign-
mentsHuUcited. We command the best market.

Wholesale Florists, y jobbers in
carn"aToSS,"""''=/j. / ^(^ FLORISTS'

BRIDESMAIDS, C^-iLa luumwiw

BRIDES. ',^^;P^ SUPPLIES

FLORISTS' VASES.

Horticultural Auctioneers.
84 Hawley Street. BOSTON,

Mention the FlorlBtB* Exchange wbeu writJns.

i'

\^^

i I'aANK H. TbAKNDLY. OHA^RLIS BCHENOK.

TRAENDLY & SCHENGK,

Wholesaie Florists,

88 W. 28th SI. and CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE,
NEW YORK.

Telephone 061- x8tn St.

^^Consignments Solicited

JOHN YOUNG,

Wholesale Florist

51 WEST 28th ST.,

NEW YOI£K.

I CYCAS PALM LEAVES ai« iysnuii.,„i

Bl[[iiil H. LaDgjalii,

CUT FLOWERS, STRICTLY WHOLESALE

19 Boerum Place, BROOKLYN, N.Y.
Open to receive Consiirnnienls of
CHOICE FLOWERS nt any lime.

THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.,
Wholesale Florist,

WM. J. BAKER,
Wholesale Florist^

1432 So. Pent! Square,

j«,MPHILADELPHIA, PA.

C. A. KUEHN,

WHOLESALE FLORIST,

1122 Pine St., St. Lonis, Mo.

k. COUPLETS LINE OF WISE DESIGNS.

ST. LOUIS

Cut Flower Co.,

Wholesale Florists,

1332 PINE STREET

St. Louis, no.

2740 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo.

FLOWEHS it WHOLESllE

Roses, and a full line.

HCADOUABTERS FOR THE SOUTM WtST.

HEADQUARTERS New"York! Vr" us
ROSES, OARNATIONS AND
ALL SEASONABLE FLOWERS.

WM. F. HASTING. K'Son

496 Washington Street, fIomT.

BUFFALO, N Y. "^'""^

Alao Dealer In Florists ' Supplies A Wire Designs

CUT FLOWERS

uf the New riuk CAKXATION

DOROTHY MANDELL

Received Mondays, Wednesdaya and Fridays.

WELCH BROS..

15 PROVINCE ST.. IJOSTON, MASS.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

January 7, 18H9.

THe Florists* Exchange.

19

DUMONT & CO-
WHOLESALE FLORISTS

CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

No. 1305 FUbert St., PhUadelphia.

■phone, 3922 D.

GEO. M. MOSS,

Wholesale Florist

30 South 17. h St , PHILItOELPHIA. Pa.

Long Distance 'Phone, 1-41-26 D.

CODBlgnments of choice KOSES, CARNATIONS,

VIOLETS eoUcHed.

Fine VALLEY In stock at all times.

LEO NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist

17 N. JUNIPER ST.,
"^"hZTsSts A Philadelphia.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

EDWARD REID,

Wholesale Florist

1626 Ranstead St.. PHILADELPHrA.

Bet. Market and Chestnut Sts.

ALL CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON.

'lELEPHONE 3966 A.

WM. C. SMITH,

Wholesale Florist,

1604 Ludlow St , PHiLAr elphia.

Bet. Market and Cbestnut Sts.

ROSES, CARNATIONS, ETC.

Conslgniiirnts Solicited.— Long Dlst;ince 'Phone.

BASSETT & WASHBURN,

Wholesale Dealera and Growers of

CUT FLOWERS

88 Wabash AVE., Chicago, ill.

Greenhouses at Hinsdale, III.

L. D. 'Phone at ChlcaRO, Main 223.

L. D. 'Phone at Hinsdale, No. 10.

IliLlNOl^TfliOfRCo

Wholesale Florists.
J.B.DEAMUD

51 & 53 :-^---

KENHICOTT BROS. COMPANY,

Wholesale * Cut • Flowers,

8S ^Vabasb Arenne.

CHICAGO, ILL.

WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY.

WIETOR BROTHERS,

BTJCOKSSOH3 TO

ROQERS PARK FLORAL CO,,

Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers

nFFI«'K AND S.\LHSIii n.iM.

51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO.

Headquarters (or AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

HOLTON I HUNKEL CO.,

WHOLESUE FLORISTS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Manufacturers of Wire Designs.

457 Milwaukee St. MILWAUKEE, WIS.

'Phone Main 874. P. O. Doi 103.
Umtlon ttie Florists' £xchanKe when writing.

PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER CO., Ltd.

705 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa.

Wholesale Cut Flowers

LONG DISTANCE 'PHONE 2157.

CONSIGNHENTS OF CHOICE STOCK SOLICITED.

Mention tlie Florists' Exchange when writing.

BSPflBIIGDIi PLUiSDS IIHP8 ~

-^77-. H.

ELLIOTT,

Alentlon the PloristB'

CUT STRINGS, 8 to 10 ft.
long, 50c. per string.

Shipped to aoy part of the country.
Excta&nge when writing.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Nunc5 aDd Varieties

M J

A. Beadty, fancy — special.

" extra

No. 1

*' Culls & ordiuarj

Bride

Bridesmaid

CuslD

HoBte

K. A. Victoria

La France, ordinary...

" extra

Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan.

Nipheios

Papa Gontier

Perle

Souv. de Wootton

OBCHIDS— Cattleyas.. . .

Cypripediums

Dendrobium fnrmosum..

" others

f Int'r grades, all colors
M ( White

e Standard
O Varieties

PiDl(

Red

Yel.&Var
g 'Fancy— ( White....

■- (Tbe hlKhert J J'°''

<0 Kra.lefl of 1 rled

Cd Btandanlvar) \ Yel.&Var

t Novelties

Adiantum

Asparagus

Callas

Daffodils

Daisies

Hyacinths

Lilies

Lily OF THE Valley

Mignonette — ordinary. . . .

** fancy

Narcissus

Pansieb

Shila X

Tulips

Violets— ordinary

'* extra

Chicago

Jan. 6, 18S9

40. UO to

JU.OO to

10.00 to
B.OU to
4.00 to
4.00 to
.... to
.... to
4.00 to
6.00 to
.... to
.... to
6.00 to

to

.... to
6. GO to
3.00 to
4.00 to

10.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
1.00 to
1.60 to
1.50 to
1.60 to
1.60 to
3.00 to
3.00 to
4.00 to
6.00 to
.... to
.7.5 to

iO.OO to

8.00 to

.... to

.60 to

3.00 to

12.00 to
4.00 to
4.00 to
... to
3.00 to
.... to

10.00 to

4.00 to

.76 to

i.m to

50.01
35.01
16. U:
8.01
6.00
7.00

6.01
8.01

8.00

8.01

6.01

60. 01

I.Sfi
2.01
2.0(
3.01
2.01
5.0(1
6.00
6.01
8.01

i!|ll'
75.01
12.01

4.0li
18.00
6.01
C.0(

3!6i'

li'.iii

6.011
1. 00
2.01

St.

Jan.

.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
6.00 to
6.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
6.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
4.00 to
4.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
1.50 to
2.00 to
2.00 to
2.00 to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
1.00 to
.... to

10. CO to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
.... to
4.00 to
.... to
.... to
4.00 to
.... to

12.60 to

.... to

.30 to

.75 to

8.01
8.01

10.01

2.01
3.(1
3.011
3.01
3.0(1
4.01
4.01
4.01
4.00

i!26

12! 51

4.01
6!6l

6!6<

iJioi'

".41
1.01

Cincinnati

MUwaulcee

Jan. 4, 1899

Jan. 3, 1899

.... to 50.00

25.00 to 60. Oi

.... to ....

20.00 to 25.01

.... to 35.01

12

50 to 16. 0(

.... to ....

..to ....

4.00 to 7.01

6

00 to 8.01

4.00 to 7.00

6

00 to 8.01

to ....

..to ...

.... to ....

.. to ....

4.00 to 7.00

.. to ...

.... to ....

.. to ...

.... to ....

.. to ...

.... to ....

..to ...

6.00 to 8.00

00 to 10.01

.... to ....

.. to ...

.... to ....

.. to ...

.... to ....

.. to ....

3.00 to 4.00

00 to 8.01

.... to ....

..to ...

.... to ....

.. to ...

.... to ....

.. to ...

.... to ...

..to ....

.... to ...

..to ....

.... to ..

2

00 to 3.01

1.50 to 2.01

2

00 to 3.(1

l.fiO to 2.0.

2

00 to 3.01

1.50 to 2.01

0

00 to 3.01

.... to ....

2

00 to 3.01

3.00 to 4.01

4

on to 6,01

3.00 to 4.011

4

00 to 6.01

3.00 to 4.01

4

00 to 6.01

4.00 to 6.0('

4

00 to 6.01

.... to ....

4

10 to 8.01

.... to 1.01

.. to 1.0(

to ....

.. to 60.01

.... to 10.01

IS

CO to 20.0(1

to ....

..to ...

.... to ....

..to ....

2.00 to 3.00

..to ...

.... to ....

.. to 30. 0(

.... to ....

.. to

.... to ....

..to ...

.... to ....

.. to ....

2.00 to 3.0(

.. to ...

.... to ...

..to ...

10.00 to 12.60

12

60 to 15.01

to ....

..to ...

1.00 to 1.26

76 to 1.01

1.25 to 1.60

.. to 1.5

Toronto

Jan. 3, 18<.9

3.00
3.00
3.10
3.00

3.00
4.00
3.00

to 40.00
to 80.00
to 26.00
to ....
to 12.00
to 13.00
to 8.00
to 6.00
to ....
to ....
to ....
to 12.00
to 13.00

3.00
4.00

1.00

to
to
to

to 8.00
to 12.00
to 80.00
to 16.00
to ....
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
I to

6.00
3.00

i'.M

2'.bb
i'.oo

2.10

.75

1.26

1.60
3.(0
3.00
3.00
3.(0
4.00
4. CO
4.00
4.(0
4.00
1.(0
to 50.00
to 12.00
to 4.00
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to 16.00
to 4. CO
to 1.00
to 1.60

8.C0

4',6b

2. CO
4.00
4.00

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see our Correspondence Colnmns.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date tnentioned.

100,000 VERBENAS.

THE CHOICEST. VARIETIES
IN CULTIVATION.

Fine pot plants, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000 Rooted Cuttings, 76 cts. per 100; $6.00 per 1000;

$50.00 per 10,000.

•»NO RVJST OR 7VY1LDE3a£«-

Packed light and satisfaction guaranteed. Send for circular.

We are the larg^est growers of Verbenas In the conn try. Our plants cannot be snrpaHsed

^JJ'er." J. I.. mi^l-ON, Bloomsburg. Pa.

look: HERE!

ABparaeoM PInmoHus

pot8, *^.00 per 100.

Nauus, BtruDg, 3 In.

^preniceri, strong, 2)^ In. pots, $7.00 per 100.
Adiantum Cuoeatam. strong. S}4 In. pots, |8.00
per 100.

tW TERMS, CASH OR C. O. D.

C. MBRKEI. & SON, . . .

Maraota lUassanKeaoa, the finest thing for

femerleB, Hi In. pota. W.OO ner 100.
Mme. Crozy Cannas, teld-grown clumps, $10.00

per 100.
Antliericuin VariesaCiim, strong, 2H In. pots,

$2.50 per 100.

mreiitor, Ohio.

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LAGER & HURRELL, impofter*'of

...ORCHIDS

.CATTL.EYA FLOWERS of flneat quality
shipped to all parts. Orders from unknown
parties must be accompanied by cash

Cherry Wood Baskets, Fresh Moss and Peat.
Correepongenee^^^ SUMMIT, N. J.
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ORCHIDS

CcelOKyne Cristata Alba, Cyprlpedlnm Leeanum
Superbum. Small F'ernB, from 2 In. pole, ready for
use. 18.50 per 110. l.tO.OO per 1000. 100 liataiila Bor-
bonicHB, 125 00 per 100; 200NephroleplB Boston lensls,
4 In. potB, $25.00 per 100; 200 NepbroleplH Pluma.
i tu. pots, 925.00 per 160. Cash with order please.

GEORGE H. GREY, Kenwood, Albany Go., N.r.

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WHITE ORCHID BLOOMS

From our extensive collection we can usually fill
moderate sized orders of the choicest white and other
forma If timely application by mall be made. The ex-
Quleltely fragrant Dend. formosum glganteum (Wed-
ding Bouquet Orchid) endures long dletance shipping.

WILLOWMEAD GARDENS, EAST ORANGE, N. >.

Mp-'.tlnn 'he Florlstg' Exchane*" whfn writing'.

E.G.HILL& GO.

Wholesale rlorists

RICHMOND, INDIANA.

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Galax Leaves.

CHAS. H. RICKSECKER. Linvllle, N. a

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KELSEY'S SOUTHERN

GALAX LEAVES

Brilliant Green and Bronze.

Information of the Introducer.

HARLAN P. KELSEY, Boston, Mas».

1 10(i TrcinoDt Hldg.

Prop. HiGULANDs NuR.sERT. North Carolina.

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ALABAMA SMIUX

(WILD)

Of the best grade Orders will now be
received, wliich will goforwarrt freshly-
packed and Ht the proper lime. For
prices address

J. D. Mcpherson, Troy, Alabama

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HilRDY GUT FERNS

Fancy or dn^iper.

#1.00 per ino»
Sithnifuiiiii Itlotis, 50c.

per barrel.
Ijitiirel Roping, 4ck

per yard

Casb with order. All orders
by mall or dispatch promptly
attended to.

Thos. Col:ins,"'M.'!.":'-

Exchange when writing.

Mention the Florists'

PrDAMIIIMC I" -^ in Pt>'^. Mme, Kozaim>-
UCnHniUIVIO iiestuhltc, A(.NKRKKL\vAV.be&t

plnl-. , ^'.i.w per UHl, iiBBOrted varieties, ^1 50 per 100-

CINERARIAS ■°.^«'°^pTr&""'"'°"^ ""-

HELIOTROPE SJijin. pols,»(.50perico.

CARNATIONS

Well n-oted cuttings, guaran-
teed no disease, Victor, JS.CU
ptr 100 ; Ylora Hill. $3.L'0 per lOO.

CASH WITH ORDEK

PARK IHURSERY, PottsvMe, Pa.

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3 GRAND NOVELTIES

PEIjAR<;OMIJi>IS, SiiiDiFOED's SURPRISE,
WONDER and BEST', *2.5U per doz. Also the following
new sorts, Iioi'.oTHY, CouNTBSS. Cuampion, Edward
Perkins, Goldmine and Marie Malkt, $1.25 per
doz ■ *K.OO per 100. Mrs. R. Sakdifurd, Mmk. Tuebat
and h. M. Stanley, *1 «• per doz. ; *6.0o per lUO. The
above prices are for flne. strong nlanta from 2^6 Inct»
pots. 50 at 100 rate. {^'"Cash with order.

ROBT. SANDIFORD, Mansfield, 0.

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BECrOlSriAS.

Argentea Guttata. 2 In., »2 per inOi .1>i, In. W per 1(X).
Robueta, 3,4 In., |4 per IW. Bertha Cbaleaurocher 3Ja
In.. «4 per 1(X1. Pres. Carnot 31^ In., »4 per 100. Da
Lesseps, 3!* In., »4 per 1(10. Feastll. 2 In., $2 per 100.
Speculala, 2 In., *2 per (00. Rubra, 2 In., |3 per 100.

R OSes, La France, tS per 100; Meteor, «2.50 per lOO.

White, PInii ami Veiiov Rambler, 3^ in..

Rosea, full Btandard 1|8% 2J^, Sii and 4 Inches.

THE NATIONAL PUNT CO., Dayton, Ohio.

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3 Inch, |3 00 perlOO

CINERARIAS

ITIICI lllnll<l Full of bad, 10 to 12 Inch, $3.50 per
lIALtl IBUIUA doz. 1 14 to 16 Inch, f6.00 per itoz.

NEW OHRYSlNTHEMUmS meket cbribtmas,

large cltiinpH, ^l ixi [itT<]NZ,: rooted cuttings $3.«l a 100.

PALMS, ^esl a8sorniici]t,.'iand6In.pot8,*..ll0aooz.

CYCLAMEN tJKJAISTEUM, In bud and bloom.

» 10.00 per 100.

WHITTON & SONS, Wholesale Florists,

CiTY AND 6REEN STREETS, UTICA, N.Y.
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" REINBERQ BROS. '

Roses and Carnations

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for 1899.

ROSES.

Per 100

Meteor $1.50

Bridesmaid .... 1.50
Bride 1.50

Per 1000

$12.50

12..50

12.50

Perle . . .
La France
Kaiserin

Per 100

$1.50

, 1.50

, 2,00

CARNATIONS.

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REINBERG BROS. 51 wa1Sh^rvf.rSicAGo, ill si/

Wm. Scott .
Nancy Hanlcs
McQowan
Tidal Wave .

Per 100
, $1.00
, 1.00
. 1.00
. 1.00

Kohinoor 1.00

Argyle 4.00

Painted Lady . . . -1.00

Wliite Cloud . . 4.00

Evelina 4.00

Per 1000

$7,50

7.50

7..50

7.50

7.50

35.00

35.00

35.00

35.00

Per 100

Flora Hill .... $1.50

Jubilee 1.50

Mayor Pingree . . 1.50

Triumph 1.50

Nivea 1..50

Daybreak .... 1.50

Armazindy .... 1.50

Mrs. McBurney . 1.50

Alaska 1.50

Oui' stock this year Is unsurpassed, ii= we are heavy
growers for our own trade ((iOO.OOO ice iv i:< ~ '

^^P Gale

can sell in auy quantity, and guaran:

Per 1000

$12,50

12,.50

17.50

Per 1000
$12.50
12.50
12.50
12.50
12..50
12.50
12.50
12.50
12.50

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ADDRESS

IF YOU NEED ROSE!*

!?end us yoiir \\s\ lor prices.

THEC.A.REESERCO.

URBANA, OHIO,
^tVbolesale Rose Grov\-ers.

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ROBT. CRAIQ & SON, ■

tOSES, PPLPIS, GBOTONS, s

S ...CARNATIONS..

■ and Novelties In Decorative Plants,

\ Marltet and 49lh Sts., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

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FARQUHAR VIOLETS

Cash with order.
THOS. F. O'BRIEN, ID Foliom St., Roslindale, Masf

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CRIMSON RAMBLER

DOILMANT, FIELD-GROWN PLANTS.

We have a few thousand extra heavy plants of
CriinHon and Yellow Rambler, cutback ready
for potting In 10 inch pots for Easter blooming. This

l«.tllg"KrVa'i'e,°8T5pTr.'S:" """'"'■ «■*»""

THE DINGEE S GONIRD GO. West Grove, Pa.

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Crimson, Yello'w, White and
Pink Rambler, Magna Charta,
Ulrich Brunner, and other
Hybrid Perpetuals

Now in cellar for
immediate slilpment.

JONES, Union County Nurseries, ELIZABETH, N.J.

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DEUTZIA GRACILIS

HIRAM T

BRIDESMAID EXCELLED BY THIS NEV ROSE

Miss Clara Barton

After rigid tests during the last two years, we are able to state :
I— That its color is a rich, glowing pink, darker than Bridesmaid.
II— That it is an excellent keeper, and sells over the counter better than Bridesmaid.
Ill— That it is a most prolific bloomer with all perfect buds.

Plants in 2% inch pots ready for delivery after February 1.
PRICE: $15 per 100; SO at 100 rate; $125 per 1000; 250 at 1000 rate.

813 Elm Street,

HOFFMEISTER FLORAL CO.

CINCINNATI, OHIO.
tlM FlorUU' Bzcbance when wrltlnB.

Grown

ROSES

Dormant
Stock.

KTerbloomiiig and Polyantha sorti, Her-

moaa. Queen Scarlet, Ag:r]v>).lna, D. D.

Brabant, Miniature, Mme. Ceclle

Brunner, etc., $5.00 per 100.

Unequaled lirnnrillP Vigorous
Varieties ILIiDlIiAO Stock

100 1000

Best Mammoths, strong pot plants... .13.00 925.00

■' *' rooted cuttings 1.25 10.00

Older " " 1.00 8.00

" " strong pot plants 2.50 20.00

BEGONIAS.

Metalllcai Argentea Galtata, fttarBarlttBi
Alba PIcta, and other vurletles.stronK plants
from %\i Id. pots, tS.OU per 100.

ROOTED GERANIUM cuttings.

Double and Blngle. best varl y, $3.00 per 100
tlS.OO per 1000.

MISCELLANEOUS.

100 looo

AKeratum, blue and wbite (1 UO $8 UJ

Coleus, all leadiDK sorts 100 8 Ud

FuctiNlas, double and siugle... 2 00 1.5 00

Keverfevr 160 13 00

Heliotrope, light and dark. ... 1 25 10 00

niooii vines, true 2 00 15 uO

Salvias, Spleodens aud Bedman 1 25 10 00

WOOD BROS., Fishkill, N. Y.

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5

GOOD PRICES

FOR

BIH.BS, such as Tuberoses, etc. Also

I.IL,IE:!4, OKCHIDS, Sf^^EDS AKin

I»I,AP«X!*,

obtained for consignors by

Tbe British HorticDltaral Association,

LI7V51TED,
AT TBEiR

CITY OF LONDON AUCTION ROOMS.
33a. Ludeate Hill, London, E. C, England.

(Tlie largest In the City of London.)

10 per cent. cnmmisBion charged on lots over

7d. 6i. in value, 9iJ, under.

SETTLEME>Ti EVERT FRIDAY.

A trial consignmeut is solicited ; tbe result
wilt iDBure a continuance of the buainese.

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VIOLETS

Thk California $2.50 per 100 plants.

Dracjena Sandekiana, from 3 Id. pots, $2.00 per doz.

Habdt Ivy, nice plants, Ij-^ in. pota ,4:00 "

Stock Plants. Cuktsanthemum Pennsylvania,

$1.00 per doz.
DoiBLE Giant Su'kkt Alyssim, from 2W In. pota,

$3.00 per 100.

C. EISELE,

Philadelphia, Pa.

lltL and JEFFERSON STREETS.
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CANNAS

Strong eyes, all the leaders,
$2.50 per HO. Chrysniithe-
iiiiniiA. rooted cuttingo, 24 beet varieties, $1.50 per 100.
t'oIeiiN. lli-'d Versrljaffeltl and Golden Redder, 15 cts.
per 100; $6.0<i per UiOO. A Iteruautliern, Red and
Yellow, $4.00 per 1000. Oernuiuitis, 12 vara., R. C,
^iS-iperlOO INSsAl.L *fc l-EADBETTER,
Moorestowu, N. J.| near Pblladelpma,

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largest stock in the country.

All goods up-to-date and of superior quality. Write us for prices and other ioformation. Our
new Catalogue sent ou application to the trade only.

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO., 50, 52, 54, 56 N. Fourth St., Philadelphia, Pa.

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SPECIALTY:

Floral Metal
Designs ^S

Specialty : Wheat Sheaves.

SPECIALTY:

Prepared o* J*
( Cycas Leaves.

A. HERRMANN

. . . WRITE FOR CATALOGUE.
404, 406, 408, 410, 412 East 34th Street.
NEW YORK CITY.

Manufacturer of Metal Floral Designs

importer and Dealer in Florists' Supplies.

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• 1 2 Reasons Why Every Florist
Should Qrow

BABY PRIMROSE

1st.
2d.

3d.

Plants begin to bloom when only one Incb blgh.
Plariia in 2-lncli pots 3 months ago, now In 6-lnch, carry-
more than 50 sprays of flowers an<l will continue to
bloom In greater profusion. It's a perpetual bloomer.
Prominent Philadelphia and New York Florists pay %'i,
per 100 for the sprays.
4th. Baby Primrose requires no forcing and will even bloom

In violet frames. It is not poisonous.
5th. The flowers remain fresh nearly a month after being cut.
tith. The stems are long and erect, hence useful for all pur-
poses.
7th. The rosy-Ulac flowers are just the right color for all pur- ,
poses.
G r'/*'/''w/ 8th. For Easter blooming nothing could be more profitable or newer. ^
N-f/ I \t 9th- The more you cut It, the more it blooms. ♦

10th. It IB elegant as a pot-plant or for jardinieres.
11th. IT IS MORE PROFITABLE to grow than roses or carnations,

as It begins to bloom as soon as bedded and can be cut as wanted. ,
12th. WE RETURN YOUR MONEY if you are not satisfied.

12 Plants by mail, S1.25t 100 by express, S7.00
12 Sprays of flowers by luail, 30 cts*

s A New Sweet=Scented $1000 Calla.

Three years ago the price for a few roots of this Calla was $1000. In
a few years It will entirely displace the old fashioned Calla. It Is
dwarfer and earlier. The flowers are produced In a profusion, never
before surpassed if equaled. It has n Keniiliie, lasting fra-
grance, all its own, but simitar to tbnt of violets or
lilies. Piire $0.00 to $12.00 per 100; $1.00 to $2.00
per dozen, mailed. Others ask 80 cts. each.

ASPARAGUS SPRENQERI

$4.00
Per 100.

Needing the room for other novelties, we will cut tli
2f^-Inch pots, ready to shift Into larger size; 21 by laail,
UB in this country, la Invaluable to the florist for cutting,
and pockets full ot money.

e price to $4 per 100 for nice plants, from ,
for $1.50. This grand plant, introduced by ,
In a short time It gives barrels full of sprays ,

A. BLANC & CO.,

PHILADELPHIA.:
»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

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We are a straight shoot and aim to grout into a vigorous plants

A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS. NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL.

VOL. XI HO. 2

NEW YORK, JANUARY .14, 1899.

Oni Dollar Per Tear.

NOW READY

We offer the very finest quality of

TUBEROUS -ROOTED

BEGONIAS

In five separate colors — White, Pink,
Scarlet, Yellow and Crimson. The
strain we offer is one of the verj'
finest obtainable, and bulbs are of
large size and first-class quality in

every respect. Now is the time to start bulbs for early Spring sales.

Make fine selling Spring Stock. Nothing so showy. SINGLE, five
colors as named abov£, $5.00 per loo. DOUBLE, five colors as named
above, $.S.OO per loo. If you use these in large quantities, write us
for special prices.

GLOXINIAS

Finest strain Erecta Hybrida
Crassifolia, large-flowered, erect
growing type — finest strain in exist-
ence. All colors mixed, $4-. 00 per loo; in separate colors — White,
Red, Blue, Red Bordered Blue, White Bordered Blue, $5.00 per loo.

F. R. PIERSON CO.

TARRYTOWN-ON-HUDSON, NEW YORK.

ARAUGARIA EXGELSA SEED

We have received from Australia
ABSOLUTELY FRESH SEED.

This seed is FULL of ^erm and meat, and we will add to
each order a few extra samples of it for examioation ;
also directions how to irrow it with success.

■We Offer seeds: 10 tor 26 cts.; 100 tor $1.00;
lOQIi for $7. fill.

KENTIA BELMORK^MA, dozen samples for
10 cts. ; lOti for liDcts.; luilU for $5 Oil; .iUOO tor |47.50.

KEKTIA PORSTIvRIAPtA, dozen samples for
loots; 100 for 6"j cts.; IIKIO tor $.5,110 ; 5001 tor $47.50.

I^ATABilA BORBOBiICA, 100 for 40 cts.; 1000
for 1:3.50; SDnO for $111.00.

P AND ANUS VTILIS, dozen samples for 25 ctB.;
100 for $1 26 ; lOUO for $10.00.

Prices'on all these Seeds Include delivery.

For Sweet Pea Seeds gee page 4.4.

CYCI,*ME1«J GIGAKJTEtJM, Qneat sorts, 100
seeds. 65ct8.; 1110(1 seeds, $.i UO.
SHII.AX SEED, 40cts. per oz.; $3.00 per lb.
GREVIL,EEA ROBITSTA, per oz., 40ctB.

KENTIA BELMOUEANA.

Doz.

LILIUM . . .
. . AURATUM

LILIUM

size.

6 to 8 . ,

7 to 9 ..
9to II..

II to 13.,

6 to 8 . ,

8 to 9 ..

RUBRUM]^„'„Vt'en

$0 40

50

75

1 25

40
60

75

1 nn

100

$3 50
3 75

5 50
10 00

2 75

3 75

6 00
8 00

TtTBEROSB BirtiBS, select stock, Excelsior

Pearl, douole, Brst shipment due, 4x6 In., per 1000, $7.00.

CHINESE NARCISSUS. Extra Offer for One

Week Only. Hisket of 30 bulbs, $1.00. Mat of four
baskets, 130 bulbs, $3.50.

Size.

1000

$22 50

30 00

60 00

22 00
30 00
45 00

ADDUESS ALL LETTERS TO

LILIUM . . .
. . . ALBUM
LILIUM . . .
MELPOMENE

8 to 9 . .

9 to 11..
11 to 12..

Doz.
75
85

1 00

100
5 00
0 00
7 00

1000
40 UO
65 00

8 to 9 ... . 60 4 00 36 00

9 to 11.... 86 6 00 50 00
You can select dozeaa amouDtIng to 50 or 100 at 100

rates. All other .Japan bulbs In stock. If you have a
Gilt Edge store trade send for our book of Lithographs
of Japan Lilies, sells bulbs faster than you can get them

H.B.BEBi}ER&G0.,4nan]iayiit.,|iewTo[K.

Established 1878.

..NOW..
READY

TUBEROSES Dwaif Excelsior Pearl g^Vr 'a^^^
CALADIUMS finest fancy leaved sorts *'^""?x1.„r^l'r^Voo.

w. WW TTTV* AURATliM (Perboxof 125 large bulbs of any 1 pn nn

1,1 |y| I MVI S«»KCIO»lTM Ai.BVM ....^ot these sorts, or per box con- Nh II
ldt.l^M.\J l»i SPECIOSVnt RUBRITSI ( talning 42 bulbs of each variety, ) V"**"''

r^w-^— f-v < r\ * Fine large strong I Japonlca $3 00 a 100 : $25 a 1000

^1^1 K /% F £k clumps for Easter-s' Coiupacta niultiflora 5.75 " 65 "

'-'■^ Al^r^lVi^ forcing I Astilboldes florlbnnda. 5.50 " 60 '■

per inon, case, 2600 pips

¥||'«r OF IfiifT V'Xr I*«"I'»»e Hamburg; Pips $9,00 $23.50

1/11/1 THE VAI/I/IVIL Extra Selected Berlin lO.'O 2500

f. f.^w^ ,.. AsparaKUS plutnosiis nanus, true $1.35 a 100 seeds; $10.00 a 1000 seeds

!Sr r II AHen'9 DeHance !»II({nonette, large trade pkt... 25 cts.; 6 pkts. for $1.00.
'J*-'*-'*-' New Crop ASTEU SEEDS, aU varieties, now ready.

TO ARRIVE THIS MONTH.

FDBCLI ( per liino. per 5000. per 10,000

US^'i \ KENTIA BECMOREANA $5.0IJ $33.50 $40.00

CROP - KENTIA KORSTERIANA 6 00 23.50 40.00

A^^rs I I.ATANI.\ BORBONICA 2.50 10.00 19.00

OCCU <. ASI>ARAOlTS SPRENGERI 8.00 36.00

TIIDCOnilC DCPnUllQ Finest single strain, 5 separate colors t2.00a10C; $17.50 a lOOO

lUOCnUUa DLU-UNIId Finest double strain, mixed colors 3.10 " 35.00 "

^^■gKfnT^ nt OVIMI AC Erect types. Hnest strain, $3.00 per 100 ;

/.^^^^> ULUAIINIA^ $35.00 per 1000.

^m CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO.

"4^^^^^/ 501 and 503 W. 13th St., 'SesSHn;." N. Y. CITY.

^'S^J^,-^ Importers, Exporters and Growers' Agents ol SEEDS. BULBS and PLANTS.

ing

fiPVI MArCA (Ward). A grand maroon-scarlet, an early, prof use, constant

UUi^ Li luAvCl/ bloomer, habit similar to MoGowan but stiffor stems ; color

— — — ^^^— ^^— ■ a brilliant rich deep scarlet, heavily overlaid with maroon.

The mo.st profitable dark carnation we ever gtew, and one of the best selling
flowers we have.

Gil /'DIWD (DoRNEB). A large long stemmed bright scarlet, free, prof use,
. U. vKAIlC and constant bloomer. It comes into bloom early and yields
— ~^^^^^— •^— both quality and quantity; stem lont; and stiff from the
beginning to end of season. No other scarlet will equal it. Tested three years and
proved all right as a commercial variety.

Price on above two, $2.00 per dozen ; $ 1 0.00 per 1 00 ; $75.00 per 1 000.

(W.^RD). A fine 2% to 2=^ inch bloom on 16 to 24 inch stems.

Color a magnificent oardinal-raaroon, as brilliant and rich as
• the cardinal flower ; habit similar to Scott, and as free a
A magnificent vivid brilliant flower.

GEN'L GOMEZ

bloomer as Portia.

GLACIER

Purest snow-white, 2% to 3 inch blooms, on strong stems, dwarf
habit, resembling Snowden ; early prolific bloomer. The purest
white carnation in existence, and valuable for side benches where a

low grower is required.

Price on last two varieties, $ 1 000 per I 00, as stoclcs are limited.

/-v tonn T' J I " A Will contain 46 paeea ot cuts and descriptions of

UUr lOVV I t3.QC L.ISt many new and valuable novelties In Geraniums,

Carnations, Cannas. Chrysanthemums. Dahlias. Callas,
as well as various novelties too numerous to mention. You will need our Catalogue when
you make out your list ot Novelties tor 1.S90. It Is now going to I»re8S.
Send your "name and address to

THE COTTAGE GARDENS, Queens, N.Y.

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~iY STR. MAJESTIC

5 Tons of Fresh Mushroom Spawn, 1 00 lbs., S7.00
Bamboo Canes, Extra Long, - - 1000, $7.00

READV

Trade pkt. oz,
PETUNIA, Blotched and

striped 25 1 00

" Grandiftora mixed 60

SALVIA Splendens 25 1 60

SMILAX 15 40

STOCK Snowflake 50

TORENIA Fournieri and

Bailloni 25

VERBENA, Elliott's MacD-

molti

25

1 50

spirjea clumps.

Japonioa, $4 per 100; $35 per 1000.
Compacta $5.25 per 100 ; $48 per 1000.

WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, 54 Dey St

R DELIVERV.

Trade pkt.

ALYSSUM, Little Gem $0 10

BEGONIA, Tuberous rooted,

^siDgle 60

** Vernon 25

CENTAUREA Gymnocarpa.. 15

" Candidissima.. 40

COB/EAScandens 15

DRAC/ENAIndivisadnpods) 15
LOBELIA, Crystal Palace

(Compacta 50

MIGNONETTE, Machet 10

" Allen's Defiance 25

oz.
$0 30

New York.

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8 STUMPP & WALTER CO.'S |

i SEEDS FOR EARLY SOWING

8 THE TRUE ALLEN'S DEFIANCE MIGNONETTE.

0 Pi-ice per packet, 30 ct8., per ounce, $1.00.

V Trd. Pbt. Oz.

y Alyssuin compactura "Little Gem".. *0. 10 fO.25

O Ceutnurea Odorata, light blue,

SCIiameleon or Margarltae (pure
white) 25 2.00
fh Ceil t nu rca Gyninocarpa 10 50

?J Lobelia, Crystal Palace Erecta Com-

5J pacta 20 1.75

W Pelunia, Giant fringed, single 50

(9 Phlox JJriiinmoudi, Graf Gero

0 mixed per Vi oz.,50cts. ,25

it Phlox Driimiiiouoi, JNana com-

K pacta, Fireball 25 2.50

ii Plilox Di'iitiimoudi, Nana com-

Jj pacta. Snowball 25 2.00

I? Plilox Druiiiiiiondl, Kana com-

O pacta, mixed 25 1.50

^ . - ,, Trd. Pkt.

Sal VI at Nana compacta 25

Sinilax 15

Oz.
Sweet Peas^ Extra Early Blanche

Ferry lO

** Miss Blanche Ferry... .10

** Blanche Burpee 10

'* Countess or Kadnor . . .10

** Emily Henderson 10

•* Katharine Tracy 10

*' Princess Beatrice 10

" Dark Lavender.. .10

StocKM, Giant Perfection, Ten weekB,

per Hi oz., 50 cents.
Verbena, Superb Mammoth Mixture, per
25cts., per oz., $100.

.40
Lb.

.60
.75
.60
.GO
.60
l.Oi'

pkt.

QDIP ZP A Compacta

Orin/tn Aslilboidew lloribu

$5. 00 per 100; $45 00 per 1000.

nda .$4.50 per 100.

5 STUMPP & WALTER CO., 50 Barclay Street, NEW YORK. «

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•ai?iSSS9S$SSJ??^i?SSSSiSSSi^^S

I PLANT SEED CO. 1

« Wholesale Merchants. *

» i

IS ^^Jt^ ST. LOUIS. ^^Ji^ *

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SPOTTED GALLAS

ALL OF FLOWERING SIZE.

$2.50 per Hundred.

Please send cash with order.

JOHN ENDICOTT SCO, Canton, Mass.

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LAST CALL!

Per 100 Per 1000

Hyacinths, Single Mixed $l.iS JIO.OO

•' Double " 1.25 10.00

Callns, TVnlte, 1st Bizc 3.00 28.00

" '• 2d " 2.00 18.00

" " 3d " 1.50 12.00

Freeslns, 3j inch 15 1.00

NnrcisBUB, Single Mixed 20 1.50

Crocus 15 1.00

•' Mammoth Yellow 25 2.00

t^" All bulbs are flretrClaBS, full size. These prices
are about 1.3 regular prices.

H. G. FAUST & CO..

64 and 66 N. Front St., - PHILA., PA.

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M'FADDEN'S SPECIALS

TELEPHONE 10 B MILBURN.

^Jiiiiiiimiiummimimimimmiimmmiiimiiiimiiimifc-

JFern Spores [^rh^se^T'-^s^r

pkt : $5.00 per doz.
j on application.

now. 50 ct8. per
45 varieties. List

bprBngeri splendid condluon of
■"~^~ this popular aspartigue

a inch pots $5.1 0 per lINl

I 3 inch pots 12.00 per IPO

6 inch pots 25.00 per 100

6 inch pots 75.00 perlOO

3 Ronnniac Tuberousrooted.siUKle
3 DCyUlllaa red. rose, white ami

f $23 110 per 1000.

red, rose, woite anu
yellow, $2.75 per 100;

! Small Palms 2 mch pots, ready
I ^■i^^^^.^^B^^— for 3 inch pots.
Keutia Belmnreana, $12.00 aino
Kentia Forsteriana, 12.00 a lOll
CoooB Weddeliana, 12.00 a 100
Pbcenix Cana iensis, 5. 00 a K 0

Adiantum Farleyense

5 in. pots, $9.00 per dozpn.

'miimmmimiiimiimimmmmr

HilMUllU

imiimiiiiimiiiimmimmmmiui iH

Sweet Peas ^"^^ °''"' '^"'

Kc
ford's bCbt' mixed,
10 lbs. for $2.00.

I Rlariinliie the bkide. New |

j VM iduimu o importation, larce
i ^^"^"^""^ bulbs, 75ct8. per lOOi
$5.00 per lOUO.

j White Calla Bulbs ^'Uo^' I

I ^— ^^^— ^^^^— ^ per U;0.

Boston Fern

r m

i oo

Largest stock in l
the country, 8 in.
pans, $18 per doz |

7 to 9
inch
bulbs;

I Japanese Liliums

Auratums $5.00 per lOii

Uubrumg o.OO per 100

Albums e.OOper IDO

Melpomenes 5.00 per lOO

All repacked and guaranteed in per-
fect condition.

i Japanese Mum Seed ^li^r i

3 Imported from Japan. p

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™i.?i«? ''■ iiir,FflnnFK '""-""

American Bulb Co. |1U1 nUIIUJl Florist & seedsman

UMITED STATES EXOTIC NURSERIES. Short Hills, N.J.

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PIlGliei & IQaflUa

Of All Kinds.

HULSEBOSCH BROS.,

ENGLEWOOD, N.J.

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• •

• OFPHA ...FORTHE... {

• OCCUO Garden and Farm *

• Vegetable and Flower Seeds. All the •

• newest and best varieties — quality un- •

• surpassed. Illustrated Catalogue FREE. •

: WEEBER & DON, «^^'!,KS'' 2

• 1 14 Chambers St.. New York City. S
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List free on application. H

FRED. ROEMER. Soed arow*r, i

Qaedlinburg, Germaoy. =

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Mentlnn th* FloriPts' Kxchflnee

DREER'S RELIABLE FLOWER SEEDS

We appreciate the importance of choice stralDH ol flower (ieed« lor florlsli.' use and endeavor to "upply
not the CUEAPEbT but the BEST in every cone. Folloviliii ate a lew iblBim which should be «o» n early.

Trd. pkt.

AKeratnm, Cope's ret, very awarf blue $0 IS $0 40

Alyssum, Little Gem, dwarf white

Anipelopsls Veltchll, Japan Ivy lb.. $1.50

Aster, Queen of Market, wbite I Tlie
*■ " " purple xearlieet

vliite 1 Tlie
uirple Vearlieet
uixed i of ail.

Extra

choice
strain

" Semple's Brancliitiii;, white

" " " pinit

" lavender

" " " crimson

" " " mixed

Centaurea Gyninocarpa, 1000 seeds 15 cts

Cobsea Scandens, purple

Cyclamen Perslcum, (rrand ptrain , ....

Gltcauteum, 100 seeds, $1.00

Dracaena I iidl visa

Grevillea Kobusta

Heliotrope, l.eniolne'sGlant, very laige heads

Ipomcea Graiidiflora, Mnondftwer

Lobelia Crystal Palace compacta, true.,..

10

111

20
20
15
30
30
30
PO
30

10
30

15

IS
.5"
15
40

25
15
75
75
60
1 50
1 50
1 50
1 50
1 25
40
30
1 25

40

40

3 10

Lobelia Speciosa, dark blue, traiiintt $0 2ii

" Gracilis, lis ht blue, " 15

Bllsnonette, Machet, select stock l.i

" Deflauce, very large spilieh

MUHa Ensete llosetds, $1.00.

Petunia, sinjtle frliiKCd, our own saving

double fringed, 500 seeds, 75 cts.; 1000
seeds $1.50.

Plilox Urnmmondil, larire aooerinu. mixed

Nana compacta, m*xd

Primula Obconlca Grandfflora

Salvia Splendens, Sc»rlettiage

" '• Bonfire, (Clara Bedman) fine

Solanum Capsicastrum, .leruealcni Clierry

Smilax,lreGb seed lb. ,$3.60.

Xorenla Fournieri

Verbena, Mammotb, white, fcarlet, purple, pink
or striperi. eacli

Verbena, Matnmotli, mixed

Vinca Kosea, mixed

Trd. pkt. oz
$0 75
40
BO

1 ro

so

1 50

1 25

2 50
35
35

3 10

2 00

1 50

60

Dm I XE' FBIKOED PlIDKIiP.

Our New Wholesale Price List will be issued by the middle of January. If you do not receive a copy please notify us.

HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.

ICf tlTTTi th« FIOTlvU* Kz(duuige when writing.

January 14, 1809.

The F=i-orists' Exchange.

23

S SPECIAL SEEDS S

JJ For the FLORIST and GARDENER. {[

■ Send (or Wholesale Catalogue. . . H

S JOHNSON & STOKES, ■

■ 217-219 Market St., Ptiiladelpliia. ■

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$PEGI1L SEED INDilB OFFER

100
Freesia Bulbs. H to 9i In. Indlam 10.65

i In. In dlain .

45

9.50
6.50
5.00
4.50

1000

ts.oo

3.50

90.00
60.00
45.00
1.00

CaUa Bullie, dry Call, prown doz.

Mam., 2 In. and over In dlam $1.40

Extra size, li6 to ll( Id. Indlam.. l.OO

First size, 1^4 to IH; In. in diam.. 70

Second elze. 1 to IH In. Id dlam. . 60
Freeh Seed, giant flowered Cyelaiiieu,6 colors and

mixed, 60c. per U)0 seeds; $4.50 per 1000 seeds.
Drnca-eiialnilivisn.M.OOperlb.; 20c. a 1000 seeds.
Orevillea Robiistn, $3.50 per lb.; 40cts. peroz.
For prices of Fansy and other Florists seeds, send for

wholesale price list.

N.Y. MARKET GARDENERS' /^SS'N,

281 SIXTH AVENUE, (P. 0. Box 2341), NEW YORK
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CHOICE SEEDS

VERBENA GRANDIFLORA.

The flueet strnin oi Giant Verbenas yet pro-
duced; largestflowersaud bestcolois. Besure
to sow. Per pkt., 500 seeds, mixed colors. 5 Jets.

CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM.

The choicest u\nni flowering- varieties, in best
mixture, per pkt., :iOO seeds, $l.i 0; half pkt., 50c.

PETUNIA, DOUBLE FRINGED.

The largest and ftnestit'i be hiid. Trade pkt., 50c.
CHINESE PRIMROSE.

Beit single aiid doul)le, 4('0 seeds, $1.00.
Seeds of choice novelties added to every order.

JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa.

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ASTER SEED

White Branching (Semple's), $ 1 .00 per oz.
Pinic " " 1.00 "

Queen of the Marlcet, white, 50 "

Abuve per lb. Od applicatioD.

Cash with order from unknown correspondents.

HARRY A. BUNYARD,

42 West 28th St., New York City.

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ALM

Q(^ / FRESH

QZ^^-^. ON HAND

too II KK) 3000
Kentta Itelmnreana. .$1.00 |6.50 $15.00
A N i> n I'll u II ■« I* 1 II tn ONUS

Nnniis rtni.-i 1 ST. 10 00 27.50

CocoH Wedilelinna.... 1.00 8.()0 22.50
Ijutniiiii Borbniiica... .50 2.50 6.50

PantlnnuH (Jtilis 1.50 1250 36.00

J>racii?ua I nd I visa per oz., 50 cts.

All kinds of Phtrnix SeedH, A new shipment of
Kentia Beliuoreaoa and Forsteriana will
arrive In a few wt-cka. •

J. L. SCHILLER, 404 E. 34th St.. NEW YORK.
M*»ntlnn tha IHnrlaf ' Bichajig* when writing

Special Offer of NEW CROP SEEDS

Grown at our own Farms at Orange. Cal.

Delivery latter part of this month.
Japanese liiiperini IHornins: (Jlory. Oz., 25

cts.; II)., *1.0l">; 5 lbs.. *4.0l.). This Is one of the finest
strains ever broiigbt to this country, having been
grown from especially selected stock seed gathered
fn various parts of .Japan by our own agent there.

Allegheuy Hollyhoclt. Selected mixture, oz.,
$1,011; lb, $in. Separate colors, oz.. $1.10; lb.. $12.
(Red, Black-Red. Maroon, Salmon, Shell-Pink). This
new race of HoUvhocks Is the most valuable of
recently. Introiliiccd seed novelties. Of perpetual
blooming bablt, ilowers larger, handsomer, and of
vastly more delicate texture than the older aora.

f^milax. Oz. 25 cts ; lb. $2.50. I

Sweet Peas, only three varieties left. Special
low pricps of large quantities to close them out.
f'elestlal and Kxtra Karlv Blanche Ferry, lb.. 40 eta.;
1" lbs., $3.0n. Cupid (whltel. lb .«<)cta.; 10 lbs.. $7.50'

■NOTE:— Upon larger (luantUles than are priced above,
write for our special low quotations.

JACKSON & PERKINS CO..'*»^.l^^?r'^:

Wholesale Sncd Omwcrs and Nurserymen. Send
• for Price List of Rusch, ricniatls, shrubs. Trees, etc.
Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing.

SEED TItliDE aEPOBT.

Points tiDd informatiou from aeedsmeD, andall
Interested in this C(jiumn, solicited. Address
Editor Seed Thade, care of Flokists' Ex-
CHANGK, P. O. Box 1897, New Yotk.

AMERICAN SBBD TRADE ASSOCIATION

E. B. CLAiiK, Milford, Conn., President ; Jos.
A. BOLOiANO, Baltimore, First Vice-President;
Albert .McCullough, Cincinnati, Second
Vice-President; S. F. Willakd, Wethersfield,
Conn.. Secretary and Treasurer.

Port Smith, Ark. — Arthur G. I.ee,
formerl.v traveling salesmaii for .S. F.
LeouarU. of Chicago, and liis brother,
cashier for BaruarU & Co., have formed
a partnership and opened a wholesale
and retail seed house here.

New Haven, Conn. — Thefirmof Hayes
& Crittenden has been dissolved by mu-
tual consent, CharlesCrittenden retiring.
The seed business heretofore carried on
by them at 100 Broadway will be con-
tinued by Edwin A. Hayes.

Caribou, Me. — George W. 1*. Jerrard,
doing a general seed business under the
firm name of The Georae W. P. Jerrard
Compan.v, lias sold his right, title and
interest in the company to Haines S.
Hardison and Parlier L. Hardison, of
Caribou, and L. E. Tuttle, of Washburn,
^'ho will continue the business under the
original firm name.

Crawfortlsville, Inrt. — Theseed house
and its contents belonging to Crabb &
Reynolds, were damaged by flro, Decem-
ber 31. .Vbout $25,000 worth of clover
and timothy seed was stored and a large
portion of this suffered fiom nothing but
smoke. A part was wet b.v the water
and this was ruined. On the seed was
iusurauee to the sura of .| 10,000.

Boston. — W. W. Rawsou &, Co., of Ar-
lington, have secured the contract for
supplying the Boston & Maine railroad
with plants tor its station gardens dur-
ing the next season.

Jos. Breclv & Sons' Corporation have
removed their storehouse location from
Clinton street to 2O.'5-207 .State street,
running through to 102-104 Central
Wharf, and occupying the entire build-
ing— seven floors, each 125x28 feet,
which gives them quite a lot of room.
The increase of business has necessi-
tated this change. The Corporation has
now got settled in the new quarters,
where the bulk of the packing |and ship-
ping is done. — F. J. N.

New York.— It is "anticipated! that
there will be no shortage in anj' line of
seeds liere this season, unless perhaps
beans and a few varieties of corn. In
Hower seeds, Cobtea scandens may be a
little scarcer than in other years; but
there will probably be euough to go
round. In Dutch bulbs the past season
tulips have been in greater demand than
for several years past. One large im-
porting house cleared out its eutireetock
of these bulbs. H.vacinths have not sold
so freel.v, some of these being still on
hand. The call for tuberoses is large at
this time; one firm expects to handle at
least -100,000 this season. Fresh impor-
tations of mushroom spawn are now in.

Clucas & Boddington Companj' have
made some alterations In their offices,
enlarging their general office and adding
some new furniture and mural decora-
tions.

European Notes.

The fine Wintry weather referred to'.in
last week's notes proved to be only a
Hinall shipment for the special benefit of
('hristnias revellers, and the year is being
finished up with a job lot of travellers'
samples of the shabbiest and most dan-
gerous type. Fortunately our ship-
ments, with the exception of capsicums,
late carrots and the Danish specialties,
are now completed so far as first orders
are concerned, but a liberal supply of
second orders are constantly dropping
in either by cable or mail, and these will
keep us fairly bus.v for some little time.
These additional orders indicate a
greatl.v improved condition of trade on
.vour side, and on this account they are
doubly acceptable. It really looks as if
the Nineteenth century were about to
redeem its character in its closing year.

Ri|mor8 reach us of a slight break in
the prices of onion among the .Imerican
dealers; the reverse is the case with us,
as prices are getting firmerever.v month.
The Giant Zitlaner is exceptionally dear,

and being the standaid variety in Ger-
many has lifted the values of less useful
kinds. The early Italian varieties, such
as Barletta and Queen, are now obtain-
able, even iu small quantities, at any
price.

Onion bulbs are now worth fully 50
per cent, more than last year. This
means that a much smaller acreage will
be planted, but a more favorable season
may easily produce a much larger yield.

The trade in what are termed market
seeds is simply stagnant.

European Seeds.

■ H.w. buckbee;

■ SEED SPECIALIST, £

■ Rockford Seed Farms,^.se ■
H ,^iS*Forest City Greenhouses. J|

■ Lock Box 811, ROCKFORD, ILL. ■
H Special Prices Upon Application. m

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Cyclamen Persicuin Giganteum

Williams' fine mixed. August seedling, twice traus-
planted, per lOO. $3.00; per lOOO, $25 00. Sample. 26 cts.

ASTER, Queen of the Market, ready January 15,
In fecparate colors, white, piuk, dark blue, light blue,
red. lilac, per oz.. $1.00; mixed, 75 cts.

FORCING RADI.SII, per lb., 50 eta.

CAULIFLOWER, Eaily Dwarf Erfurt, extra,
pkt., 25 cts. ; uz., $4.00; sample free.

BEAULIEU, WoodhaveD, N.Y.

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100,000 PEACH TREES,
1,000 IRISH JUNIPER,
500 NORWAY SPRUCE,
500 AMERICAN ARBOR VIT/E,
10,000 NORWAY MAPLE, for lining
out in Nursery, from 2 to 5 ft.

C. L LONGSDORF, Floradale, Pa.

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>» n H! ism. »'

HARDY SHRUBS, TREES, VINES,

Evergreens and Perennials.

30,000 BERBERIS THUNBERGII, '2 years traos

Trade List Readv.

T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass.

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LOW PRICES

Yellow, \Vliiie and Pink Raiiiblerfl, field
grown, $G per lOO. If ordered now for Spring delivery.

AiiinelopsiH Vcftcliii, Qeld-growD, heavy, 4c.,
5c. and Gc. each.

Clematis Paulculata, 1-year-old, from pots,

$30.00 per 1000.

The Elizabath Kursery Co., Elizabstii, K. J.

5000 MOORE'S EARLf GRAPE

Extra strong. 2 year vines, transplanted, $2.00 per 100 ;
JIS.OO per ItlOO. 5000 strong i year, $1.50 per 100:
$10.00 per 1000.

MEECH'S QUINCES ?eriol,r,^e'dVug;"§

to 4 ft.. $4 per 100 ; Orange Quince. No. 1, 4 to 5 ft., $8
per 100 ; medium, 3 to 4 ft., $5.00 per 100. This stock
la extra fine, none better, all packed free of charge.

CHAS. BI.ACK, HlftrtlSto-nn, M.J.

P. OUWERKERK

1123 Summit Ave., Jersey City, N. J.

Just received from our Holland Nurfieries

RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS,

SPIR/EA JAPONICA, LILIUM SPECIOSUM,

P/EONIES, BLEEDING HEART,

POT GROWN LILACS, HYDRANGEA IN SORTS,

CLEMATIS and H. P. ROSES, m the best sorts:
PRICES MODERATE.

Trees, Shrubs,

Vines,
Hedge Plants.

Millions of them ; quality good. Prices

right. Trade list on application.

Personal inspection invited.

THEWM.H.MOONGO.Morrisville,Pa.

CANNAS

Ne Ukf TV €\ TP ¥ tf^ TT f 'We have Duke of Marlborough,
EW.. X"^ VF .■. i^^mw* Duchess of Marlborougb,
^^^^. ^>rko tilorlosa. Malden'a Blush, Alsace. Rosemawr, Queen Char-
0(/Li/Ko lutte. Italia, Austria. Souv.du Free. Carnot, Pillar of Fire, etc.,
In large supply. Write for prices by the 100 or 1000.
Ournew seedlings, Geo. Washington, Martha Washington, Buttercup. Mt. Etna, Annie Laurie, and our 1899
aet of 10 Cannaa, are very fine. Write for prices and descriptions.

Also LOGAN BERRY TIPS. THE CONARD &, JONES CO. West Grove. Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

BUI.BS FROIVI JAPAN

I II IIIM CDCPinCIIIUI Album, extra size,

LILIUM ortUIUoUM at $ioo.uoperiooo

IN FINE CONDITION.

LILIUM AURATUM

7,o^9loches,attM.C«per^l000| " " Kul.rt.to, e^xtm^size.

" '* Melpomene, ei. size,

I at $100.00 per 1000

J. M. XHORBURX & CO., 3^ Cortlandt Street, New York.

Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

RoLKER's Flower Seeds:

XIMTCSS- E

Write for 1899 Catalogue to AUGUST RdLKER & SONS, 82 Dey St., New York.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

C\\ Anim I The Best Quality-^
yil^tVVJlyJV^l At the Lowest Price...

Peerless strain— The best possible to produce 60 to 70 per cent, light colors. $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000.1
Premier strain— Equal to any strain on the market, 50 to 60 per cent, light. $1.00 per 100; $9.00 per 1000.
Popular strain— A liluli grade mixture of let and Jd sizes. 50 to 60 percent, light. 85 eta. per ifK); $8,00 per 000.

My strains of White and LlRht, Red, Pink. Variegated, Yellow and Lemolnel are of the very best. Also
a fine line of named sortb. Unknown correspondents must remit cash or send flrst-clasa references. Special
prices on large orders.

Also a full line of NAMED CANNAS

HARRY L. HOLMES, - - Harrisburg, Pa.

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24

The F=i-orists' Exchange.

THE BUSINESS OUTLOOK.

C. A. Haruib & Co., Delanson, N. Y.—
We did more busiueHs in 1S9S than in
tlie j-ear previous, but at lower prices.
We do a casli business, and tliink the
outlooli for tlie florists' trade is good, as
there is an increase in other businesses.

E.McFaude.n, Short Hills, N. J.— The
volume of business done by us in 1898,
the prices and the margins obtained,
compared with those of previous years,
were not so good. Collections werestiffer.
The outlook, however, is good. 1 would
suggest the formation of a protective
association against the dead beats in
the trade.

H. EiCHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa.— The
volume of business done by me in 1898
was about 20 per cent, larger: profits
about same as before. We do only a
cash business. I haven't lost a dollar.
I anticipate an increased demand for
geranium Mars. I would suggest that
the trade stop trusting and cutting
prices and grow only flrst-clasB goods.

J. E. Feltiiouhen, Schenectady, N. Y.
— Our business was ahead of last year's
at least one-third; prices were about the
same. Wefound collections a littlestiffer,
but with no loss at all. We think the
outlook bright, and we anticipate an in-
crease in our year's business; in fact it
has got to increase or we lose ground.
Printer's ink, backed up by good stock,
will greatly help matters generally.

Cottage Gardens, Queens, N. Y'.— The
volume of business done by us in 1898,
compared with previous years, was one-
third larger: margins about the same.
Collections were slightly harder, but
have been improving of late. The out-
look is all right, an increased demand
in all lines is apparent. Our suggestion
along business lines, the carrying out of
which would be beneficial to the trade,
is: let everybody do business on the
Bquare.

T. R. Watson, Plymouth, Mass.— The
volume of busiuess in 1898 far exceeded
that of the previous years. The prices
and margins did not vary materially
from those of the immediately preceding
years. Collections were about the same
as usual; have perhaps a little larger
percent, not collected for '98 than for
any preceding year. The outlook is
good. We anticipate an increased de-
mand; wish I knew exactly what direc-
tion it would take.

H. G. Faust & Co., Philadelpaia.—
The volume of business done bv me in
1898 svas largely in excess of 1897. The
prices were lower as a general rule and
the margin of profit less. As we do a
cash business with florists we are not in
position to speak of collections in that
line. Collections in our general seed
trade were fair. The outlook, both in
the florist and seed branches of our busi-
ness, is very bright; better prices are
being obtained for goods; there is a
healthier tone to trade and we antici-
pate a good season.

George M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. —
Business tor 1898 was not so good as in
the year previous. Collections were
stiff, and more business on a cash basis
should be done. I do not think the out-
look has improved much ; you can sell
any quantity of stock — if you never ask
for payment of same. It seems to me
that the trade in general needs a weed-
ing out of many dead beats, and whole-
sale men should combine not to sell, un-
less for cash In advance, to men known
to be slow payers. The man who never
pays his bills can always undersell the
one who does, demoralizing trade
generally.

Harlan P. Kelsey, Boston, Mass.-
The volume of business done by me In
1898 was somewhat better than in the
previous year, but the prices and mar-
gin were about the same. Collections
have been easier, and the outlook is
much better than any season for the last
five years during this month. I antici-
pate an increased demand in the finer
lines of nursery stock for planting. The
florists' business could be benefited gen-
erally by making a higher business
standard, as I know of no business in
which there are so many "dead beats,"
or where the trade generally has such
poor business methods.

The Elizabeth Nursery Company,
Elizabeth, N. J.— The volume of busi-
ness done by us in 1898 was larger than
that of any previous year. Prices ob-
tained were about as usual and the mar-

gins also. We found collections no stiffer
than ordinary. We consider that the
outlook for 1899 is very bright, and we
are looking forward to do the largest
business we have ever done. We do not
know tliat it will specially effect any
particular Hue of stock; the inquiries we
receive are for all kinds of nursery stock.
We cannot suggest any method of ben-
efiting the trade, except perhaps to use
the advertising columns of the Florists'
rZ-^cuANGE more freely.

.Samuel C. Moon, Mohrisville, Pa. —
The volume of business done by me in
1898 was not very different from that of
other 3'ears. .Sales were fewer, and prices
a little lower, but as good as was ex-
pected. Collections generally werecasier;
there are always some slow pay. I an-
ticipate a general increase in demand for
evergreens and shrubbery for the numer-
ous large city parks which have been
opened or enlarged. A method along
buoiuess lines, the carrying out of which
would bj beneficial to the trade, would
be more promptness in paying bills. My
father taught me that it "is no harm to
be asked once for the payment of a bill;
but it is discreditable to havetobeasked
more than once to pay our honest debts.

John G. Eisele, Philadelphia, Pa.-
I find the volume of business done last
year considerably larger than in previ-
ous years, but the margins obtained and
prices in general were less than at any
time during the last twenty years. I
did not find collections any stiffer than
before, probably as a result of more
careful sifting by past losses. 1 can see
no prospect for an improvement as re-
gards the outlook, as long as conditions
remain the same. The demand for a
greater variety of nice hardy ferns has
increased considerably and I anticipate
the same in the future. As long as the
prevailing causes of low prices can be
traced to their origin, there ought to be
methods adopted to arrest atleast some
of the principal ones by exposing these
through the medium of your excellent
paper.

Flemer & Felmly, Springfield, X.
J.— We think we have done about the
same volume of business as in the past;
but prices have been considerably lower
and thus results have not been as satis-
actory as in some former seasons. The
wholesale prices on nursery stock are
about as low now as we think they can
go ; in many lines below the cost of pro-
duction. We are pleased to note,
though, in the trade, a general feeling
that the bottom has been reached and
that the tendency is upwards. Apple
and cherry trees have already gained a
point since the fall digging, and there is
quite a brisk demand for some kinds of
ornamental stock. With us collections
have been quite good, probably
owing in a measure to the greater
caution exercised in extending credit.

American Rose Company, Washing-
ton, D. C. — The volume of business done
by us in 1898 was about fifty per cent,
in advance of that done the" preceding
year. The prices and margins obtained
compare very favorably with those of
previous years and, I think, on the whole
were a slight advance. We have had
very little trouble with collections; and
a very gratifying showing so far as
profit and loss account is concerned.

Our opinion is that the outlook is
quite encouraging, although the ease
with which greenhouse construction can
go on makes it extremely ditticult to
check over-production. There is un-
doubtedly a very constant and improv-
ing market for the best grades of goods.
We make a specialty of novelties in cut
flowers, and feel certain that there is an
increasing desire for them, and a conse-
(luentfalling off in the demand for stand-
ard varieties.

Henry F. Miuhell, Philadelphia.—
The volume of business done by us in
1898, increased about ten per cent., al-
though the profits decreased about ten
per cent. We find that there has been a
great tendency to cut prices in seeds,
bulbs, etc., and, naturally, wishing to
meet any competition, we' immediately
reduced prices accordingly. We hardly
approve of this method of reducing prices
too much, because we find almost in ev-
ery instance where our competitors sell
lower than we do, that the quality is in-
ferior and of a lower grade, but we have
to do it to keep up with the trade.

In reference to the increased demand
for any particular seeds, we expectquite
an increase in flower seeds, that is, in
some varieties, among others asters, I
candytuft, sweet peas, etc., and we have
made provision for a large trade this

I season, as prospects to us look very
bright.

The Wm. H. Moon Company, Mohris-
ville, Pa.— As to the amount of busi-
ness done by us in 1898 would say that
our sales were 30 per cent, more than
they were in the previous year. Prices
were much better than in 1897 and the
results have been a satisfactory divi-
dend. Collections during the last" half of
the year were better than they had been
for several years, in fact, we had but lit-
tle difficulty in this way. The outlook
is very encouraging, particularly in our
line of specialties, namely ; ornamental
trees, shrubs and vines. There seems to
be an unusual inquiry in regard to this
class of nursery stock and orders are
already being booked in advance of
previous years. The principle cause for
this improvement, we believe, is the fact
of better times and more extended ac-
quaintance with the trade and private
buyers, who have come to know that
quality is the great requirement in the
purchase of nursery stock.

F. W. O. ScH.MiTZ, Jersey City, N. J.—
My business for 1898 was about the
same as usual; the demand for bulb-
ous stock, excepting lilies, not as strong
as anticipated at an earlier date. The
call for decorative plants — azaleas, rho-
dodendrons, etc., was somewhat heavier
than last season. Collections were very
slow, with a very few exceptions. My
opinion of the outlook is, that on ac-
count of failures in the bulb line of late
years, prices will advance considerably
for many varieties, and on account of
such advances good buyers will be care-
ful in ordering next season. There cer-
tainly will be a greater demand for de-
corative plants in the future.

Credit is the great drawback of the
florist business in the I'ulted States. As
soon as all dealers cease to give credit to
florists of questionable standing, and
make it a rule to extend credits only for
a limited time, then the business in "gen-
eral will begin to have a good future,
and prosperity can be expected all round !

AUGUST ROLKER & SoNS, \eW YoRK.—

We think the outlook for future busi-
ness is a fair one; all branches are re-
porting such remarkable progress that
it cannot fail to strike the florists' line
in good earnest now. We believe that
prudent buying, paying cash, selling
with a moderate profit to insure quick
returns, trying to sell for cash only by
allowing a proper cash discount and
supporting the American dealer in pref-
erence to the foreign salesmen, will be
sound and good principles to work on.
Why cannot tne retail florist allow five
per cent, to his book account customers
for cash at the end of each month for
the month's transactions? If they claim
that by worryingthegrandees, off whom
they live mainly, they might loose their
trade, they will find that these same
grandees— who consider four per cent,
per annum agood return on their bond
Investments, will jump at a discount of
five per cent, offered at the month's end.
This as a suggestion only to our many
florist friends.

Lucius H. Foster, Dorchester, Mass.
— We did a larger volume of business
than in 1897; prices were 20 per cent,
smaller: margins in same proportion.
Collections were about as usual, seem-
ingly slower, especially with those I ex-
pected promptness from. I am an op-
timist. The outlook is good. I am
making a specialty of the Boston fern.
From reports it was a standard in
Christmas sales. I feel sure there will
be a regular demand for it for years to
come. I am also a large grower of bod-
ding plants, and am making prepara-
tions for increased sales this season.
Business looks bright from my point of
view. There needs to be a closer relation
between buyer and seller, more cordiality
between the grower and the retailer-
less thinking the other fellow is trying
to get the best of you, to your disadvan-
tage; and a general way" of doing busi-
ness on business principles which will
redound to the benefit of both buyer
and seller. If you can't pay your bills
promptly, write and tell the reason why,
and both your creditors and yourself
will feel better.

C. Eisele, Philadelphia. — Thevolume
of busiuess done by me during the last
year compares favorably with that of
previous years, although prices in the
different departments have been on the
whole about 20 fjer cent, lower. I have,
however, done about that much more
business to make up forthlsdiscrepancy.

Collections have not been what they
ought to be. There is room for improve-

ment. There was a decided increase in
the demand for carnations and violets-
as well for cut flowers as for plants for
the wholesale trade. Rubbers, palms,^
aspidistras, etc., also moved a little
better than In other seasons. I will in-
crease my stock of these articles in the
future.

If the Florists' Exchange, which has
helped the trade in such a wonderful
manner in the past, would start a move-
ment among the florists' clubs of the
country to get them to give horticul-
tural lectures and have these inserted in
the most prominent dally papers of our
large cities, keeping this up all the year
around, thus telling the people how to-
take care of their plants during the win-
ter months in the house, what to select,
both for indoors and outdoors, I think
it would be very helpful to the trade in
general. During the winter months papers
on the protection of shrubs and vines and
the trimming of the same, would prove
acceptable to the daily papers, which
would be only too glad to get these arti-
cles and very likely would be willing to
pay for them.

Ellis & Pollworth, Milwaukee. —
Business tor 1898 showed an increase of
fully 3o per cent. The most notable In-
crease was at the various holidays —
Easter and Christmas especially. Prices
ruled about the same on ordinary stock,
but better figures were obtained for su-
perior stock. This is probably due to
the newer and better varieties grown
and increasing demand for fine stock.
Collections were easier and orders were
also placed more freel3'. The outlook for
the coming year is good. Considerable
building is expected, as much of it was
put off, owing to the high price of glass
last season. The sale of palms, ferns
and plants in general showed a large in-
creflse and a larger increase is looked
for the coming year. In special lines we
expect a large demand for our improved
cut flower box and red flower pots.

As to suggestions beneficial to the trade
will say that things are shaping them-
selves with the progress of the times.
Growers are devoting themselves more
to specialties and paying more attention
to the new introductions and varieties
which are the most profitable to grow
for their respective markets. The re-
tailer must center his efforts in display-
ing his stock to tht best possible advan-
tage before the eyes of the public. The-
wholesaler hopes to receive stock grad-
ed in such shape that it needs but little
rehandling, and more uniform prices
based on <iuality of goods, and not such
extreme spasmodic jumps In prices at
certain times, thus giving average buy-
ers equal show at all times of the year.

W. .\tlee Burpee & Co., Philadel-
phia.— The volume of business done by
us in the Winter and .Spring of 1898, was
considerably greater than any yearsince
1893. In actual quantity of seeds dis-
tributed it equalled if not surpassed
1893, but unfortunately the prices were
so low that therewas little or no profit.
We have found collections considerably
better, but this maybe largely due to the
fact that we have been much more par-
ticular in extending credits.

In reply to your third inquiry we are
very glad indeed to be able to answer
emphatically that the outlook Is most
promising. We anticipate a largely in-
creased demand for seeds andeven if the
demand were not increased the same
quantity of goods sold at this year's
prices would aggregate very much more
money than in 1898. As an examplewe
might mention that our retail prices of
leading onions are as follows: Red
Wethersfield, %1.40perlb.; Yellow Globe
Danvers, $1.25 per lb.; Southport Yel-
low Globe, $1.60 per lb., when all three
of these varieties were sold in 1898 at
70c. per lb. retail.

A further encouraging feature Is that
while we have reduced our advertising
considerably for the simple reason that
newspaper advertising has not paid for
four years, yet ourappllcations forcata-
iogues are fully -10 per cent, so far ahead
of last year. Our total expenditure for
advertising this year is from $8,000 to
$10,000 less than in 1898. Many seeds
are, as you know, in very short supply
and with the decreased expenditure for
advertising we are still of the opinion
that the demand will be so great that
several lines will becoinpletel.y exhausted
before the end of the season.

We will read with interest the reports
you rece-ve from other houses in the
trade, but feel quite sure that all will be
in the same tenor as our own. Trusting
that The Florist's Exchange may meet
with the full measure of success in these
times of returning prosperity.

January 14, 1899.

Xhe F^lorists' Exchange.

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Lemeul Ball, Philadelphia. — The
Foluine of buHiness (lone by nie during
the year 18'J.S was at least a third more
thau in 18117, though the jirioes on large
orders were much lower. 'J'he outlook
is hard to forecast but I think on the
whole, it is promising. 1 shall not grow
any new specialty but adhere to my
regular line.

The one great change the trade wants
is co-operation or some measure by
which staple values could be kept on
plants. Also a reduction in express
charges, both of which 1 think the 1'lor-
ISTS' Exchange would do a good deal to
work up through its editorial columns.

F. L. Atkins, Orange, N. J. — My busi-
ness in volume was about twice that
transacted in 1897. In many cases the
prices were in advance of last year. In
others they were considerabl.y lower,
practically showing about the same
margin of protit. Collections with me
have certainly been very favorable, and
up to this time X have but very little
complaint to make.

The outlook for tliecoming year shows
in my mind a much brighter future than
it did this time last year. It is a very
difficult matter to specify the par-
ticular lines along which there will be an
increase of business. The only sugges-
tion that 1 can make whereby the busi-
uess will be benefited is for every grower
to raise a superior grade of stock.

The DiNiiEE & Conard Co., West
Grove, Pa. — We could seeno appreciable
ditference in the volume of business done
in 181>8 over previous years, the expen-
diture considered. Ah to tile pi ices, tliere
has been little, if any, difference; the
tendency might be said to be on tiie de-
crease in many lines. In regard to col-
lections, inasmuch as our business is
practically cash, we have no cause to
complain in this direction.

We look for this yearto be a good year
for the florists' trade in general. We be-
lieve there will be an incieased demand
for the better varieties ol roses and that
the inclination will, as it has been during
the past year, run steadily towanl a
higher grade of stock. We believe that
the salvation of our business is to have
everything Hrst-class so that the results
for the buyer will be <|uick and satisfac-
tory. We believe that there will be an
increased demand for palms and orna-
mental stock of this character. .So con-
fident are we that there will be a greater
demand than ever before for roses that
we have grown the lai^gest stock for the
season of 1899 of any year that we have
been in business. We have nearly one
and a hall million plants of all sizes ready
for this season's sales.

You ask if we can suggest any meth<id
along business lines, the carrying out of
which would be generally benehclal to
the trade. Speaking for our branch,
which is primarily the mailing trade, we
would think it wouhl be encouraging to
the many concerns engaged in it to have
more of an exchange of views as to the
best methods and reports as to the con-
dition of business, etc.; in short, to have
a little more attention devoted to it in
the columns of the florists' papers. The
mailing trade business has assumed such
proportions that we think we are enti-
tled to moreconsideration than has been
given U8 in the past.

[The Florists' E.xcbange will gladly
insert any communications on this sub-
ject with which it may be favored. Per-
haps Messrs. Dingee & Conard will set
the ball a-rolling?— Ed.]

SiEBRECHT & Son, New York. — The
last quarter of the past year, 1898, cer-
tainly shows up much better both in
volume of business done as well as in
margins of profits, as compared with
the two or three previous years. Col-
lections also have been somewhat easier
during the last three or four months of
that year. As to the outlook, while we
anticipate a somewhat healthier atmo-
sphere and increased demand in some
particular lines, we do not, however, be-
lieve any great boom in any line of our
business will result. We believe that
potted plants iu staple lines have a
better chance for increased demand than
cut flowers; we mean good blooming
plants giving a succession of bloom dur-
ing the winter, and especially so for hol-
idays. The past Christmas business has
so demonstrated. We also believe that
there will be a steady Increase for decor-
ative foliage plauts, palms, etc. We
found Ardisiacrenulataa capital seller;
also cyclamen, azaleas and well-grown
poinsettias, together with ericas.

As to suggesting methods which, if
carried out, would begeuerally beneficial,
we would say that the great mistake
that is generally made before the Christ-

mas and Easter holidays is the extraor-
dinary raising of prices by the growers.
Especially is this true in the cut flower
Ijranch of the business. These mistakes
have been made time and again and it
seems strange that the growers will not
learn the lesson for which they, and also
the retailers as well as the wholesalers,
have had to dearly pa.v.

We think it well to give a word of cau-
tion which raigh t apply in a general way
to the trade, especially to the growers.
It would be well not to go ahead and
add to their capacity anticiiiating a
great increase which may not material-
ize for several years, if at all, for it is a
fact that our trade, one of luxury, is the
first to feel the effects of bad times and
the last to recuperate after a revival of
general business. We think it a great
deal wiser to have a decided increased
demand first before we augment the sup-
ply, thus keeping business on a more
healthy and moreindependent basis, and
in a better condition.

Looking at it from the retailers' stand-
point we certainly cannot see any im-
provement on the whole. While as he-
fore stated the Christmas trade was ex-
ceptionally good, especially in potted
plants almost everywhere, the cut flow-
er portion and that of greens fordecora-
tions we do not think was quite aslarge
as in previous years. Then again, the
general volume, especially in cut flowers,
has not been very encouraging since the
beginning of the season: neither have
dinners, balls and other entertninnientK
had that characteristic and elaborate
display of floral decorations which has
attended them in former years. There
seems to be a decided absencenltogether
of luncheons, dinners, teas, receptions,
etc., at which flowers and floral decora-
tions were always the great feature.
Our greatest and foremost socle; y peo-
ple, the richest of the city and land, give
balls and other entertainments where
perhaps $1^ to .$20 for flowers is the ex-
tent of the display. It is no uie for us
to close our eyes and ears to these facts;
therefore, we again enjoin caution. and
while not advocating a policy of abso-
lute retrenchment, we think it would be
wise for all of us to just keep along on a
steady and careful, hajipy medium.

CHRISTMAS TRADE— Continued.

Booneville, Miss. — Thedemandforcut
flowers during the holida.vs was far in
excess of the supply and prices 25 per
cent, better than last season's.

Violets werein greatest demand. Chry-
santhemums, whileabout done, were still
called for, and almost any kind was
acceptable. No novelties were presented.
— E. E. .S.

HcBUQUE, lowA.— Holida.v trade was
about one-third larger. Plants and
bright-colored flowers sold well. Roses,
except red ones, in good supply. Carna-
tions were plentiful and in good demand,
especially red varieties. White bulbous
stock was in little demand for Christ-
mas. Trade was very quiet here right
up to the holidays. — W. A. H.

Selma, Ala. — .Sales during the Christ-
mas holidays exceeded those ol any pre-
vious year. Prices were about the same
as last year. Bride and Bridesmaid in
roses were most in demand. No one
would, <jr could, pay the price asked for
Beauty. Camafions went well, pink
and white being most called for. i*alms
were the plants wanted, and well grown
specimens brought good prices. How-
ever, the trade with us is as yet really
somewhat "In the woods," but evidence
is here of a near open field that will yield
good harvest In the future. — M. W. H.

Fort Wayne, Ind. — Christmas trade
with us was far better this year than
ever before. Plants both blooming and
foliage, sold readily. There was a big
demand for Nephrolepis bostoniensis in
6,7 and 8-inch size, and palms, the prefer-
ence being for latania. In blooming
stock cyclamen sold best at $1 each in
0 Inch pots. Roses, carnations and vio-
lets were most called for in cut fiowers.
The greatest call was for carnations at
$1.20 a dozen. Roses sold at »1, f2 and
f3 per dozen. Most everybody paid
cash.— M. S. V.

Charleston, S.C.— Owing to the recent
freezes, the nsnal supply of roses, etc.,
from the gardens was cut off considera-
bly which, naturally, created a very
heavy demand on the florist and cut
flower dealer. The sale of carnations
far exceeded that of any other flower
and prices were $1 per ilozen. The sale
of palms and potted plants was also
very good, Kentia Forsteriana being
the in the lead In palms. — R.

Galveston, Texas. — Holiday business
was good in comparison with that of
other seasons. We here are peculiarly
situati'd as regards the flower business.
People w ill not pay high prices for
flowers or novelties from the fact that
for ten months in the year flowers can
be obtained from the open ground. We
would not be justified iu going to the ex-
pense of growing flowers under glass.
As an example, on the 2r)th and 2bth ol
December I filled orders from the open
ground for cut flowers and bouquets
made up of chrysanthemums, Beaut.v,
Bride, Bridesmaid, carnations, etc. Vio-
lets were in by the thousand; true the
flower was not such as would be called
first class, but still they made up fine,
and were satisfactory lor prices received.
Our climate at this writing, December
27, is fine, and we expect to fill orders
for New Year's business from open
ground. We use a greenhouse for the
protection of very tender stock, but
many have to fire up only 10 or 12
nights during the whole Winter.— K.

.\kron, O. — A review of the situation
here proves that the Christmas trade in
cut flowers is growing rapidly. Not-
withstanding that the facilities for pro-
duction have more than quadrupled in
the last three years the demand exceeded
the supply. E. J. Bolanz reports trade
very satisfactory — luoie calls for carna-
tions than could be supplied and of
the immense cut of roses from his new
range of houses lie retailed practically
all of the week's production at prices
langing from 7,5c. to |i2 per dozen. In
plants the call was for those In bloom,
comparatively few palms being sold.
,Mr. Deikman (Akron Floral Co.) had a
good crop of carnations which he sold
at .TOc. per dozen and a small crop of
violets which sold readily at Mc. each.
A fine lot of primula sold freely at 20c.
At .Salmon & Son's roses all sold early,
but an immense crop of carnations ena-
bled them to supply all demands. Heifer
also had good ciops of roses and carna-
tions, but not half enough to supply tlie
demand. His trade In plants was excep-
tionally good. Messrs. Heepc, Pike,
Schwerdfeger, Schmidt and the numer-
ous smaller florists were not seen but
would probably have the same story to
tell The greatest demanri was first car-
nations then roses, and In plants any-
thing that was nice and had flowers.

The only drawback iu the Fall trade
is the element of credit and slowness of
collections. — I.. R.

Hartford, Conn. — Christmas trade
was much better than last year. Flowers
were plentiful considering the cloudy
weather we had the first of the week.
Hidly and other greens were in abund-
ance everywhere, nearly every market
and grocery store in the city had them
for sale. Rosesandcarnatrons were most
In demand, violets next. In the rose line
Bride and Bridesmaid were the best
sellers and the quality was fine; they re-
tailed at from $1.50 to fa a dozen.
Meteor and red carnations were the
scarcest flowers, nearly everybody
wanted something in red. What Meteor
could be had sold readily at a good
price.

Carnations were limited in quantity,
but the quality was good; the common
varieties sold for 50c. a dozen, while the
fancy varieties brought 75c. and $1 a
dozen.

Violets were rather plentiful but of ex-
cellent quality. .Most of the growers
held their violets back until the last of
the week. Violets sold at from |2 to $3
a hundred.

There was not much call for Romans
or Paper White narcissus; they went at
50c. a dozen and were used mostly with
other flowers in putting up boxes of
mixed blooms. Valley was fine and sold
well at 75c. and $1 a dozen.
The plant trade was exceptionally

food. Boston fern soldfirst-classat from
1 to $1.50 each. One grower had but
four of these plants left out of his entire
stock. Palms and primulas also sold
well, the latter going at from 25c. to
35c. each. The bulk of the holly was
good; some, however, was very poor.
It was sold for 15c. and 25c. a hunch,
going better than ever before. Roping
and green wreaths were not as plentiful
as the.v were a year ago, owing to the
limited supply. Roping went lor 10c. a
yard and (lie wreathsatiSc. each. Holly
wreaths sold for 25c. each, but were not
much in demand. J.F. C.

We acknowledge receipt, from Benja-
min Hammond, Fishklll-on-Hudson,
N. v., of a neat memorandum book, to-
gether with a circular containing lots of
Information regarding slug shot, grape
dust, putty and paint.

Insertion will be given in this cnlnmn
to all communications free from animus,
but the opinions expressed do not neces-
sarily reflect our oum.

Chrysanthemum Frank Hardy.

Editor FlorLsts' Excluiiiffe.

I have followed with interest the dis-
cussion on the above named chrysanthe-
mum, and will here give my experience
of its behavior. I grew four plants of
Frank Hardy in 10-inch pots; these were
the plants I i^urchased with others in
March. The.v were plunged outside in
June, after receiving their final pottiugs.
One plant carried five stems from the na-
tural break ; the others three each. I
kept them outside until the first week
in September, then housed them along
with others. The blooms were remark-
ably fine and onh one had an.y crook in
the stem, and that a slight one. With
plants of Frank Hardy struck during
Ma.y and grown in 7-inch pots, single
stem, out of si.x so grown I had only one
good flower with good stem, the re-
mainder having smaller flowers and
crooked stems.

1 am strfingly of opinion that Frank
Hardy, to produce good results, requires
a longer season of growth and a more
restricted root-room than most other
varieties that are grown upon benches.
I find that it requires a lot of feeding in
pots, in fact I treated it precisel.v the
same as I have in years past treated such
fine varieties as Empress of India and its
golden sport and others of that noble
type. I have not tried the experiment
but I am under the impression that if a
sharp knife were used to cut the outer
rind just beneath the flower, btit on the
side to which the bud was inclined to
bear, this being done at the first appear-
ance *)f the deformity, it might release
the bud from being drawn down. I say
deformity, and I believe it is, which no
doubt cultivation remedies in many in-
stances. It appears that upon one side
the rind censes to develop in a corre-
sponding degree with the other. I think
aiso it is a variety that requires little
forcing. John Doughty.

The Rambler Roses.

Editiir Fliyrti*t.'<^ Erchaiiiie.

In perusing the paper which Mr. A.
Blanc recentl.v read before the Philadel-
phia Florists' Club, as published in the
Florists' Exchange for January 7. we
note that he refers to thethree Ramblers,
.Velnia (yellow), Euphrosyne (pink), and
Thalia (white,) originated b.v Mr. Peter
Lambert, of 'frier, Germany, and intro-
duced in this country by us. as being less
hardy than Crimson Rambler and not so
suitable for forcing. We must beg to
differ very decidedly from Mr. Blanc on
these points. Our experience with all
four of these roses has been quite exten-
sive, we having grown In the aggregate
not less than 2.50,000 plants of these va-
rieties within the past two vears. Last
Winter we had a block of fully 100.000
one-year-old plants of Crimson Rambler,
Aglaia, Euphrosyneand Thalia outdoors
in our nurseries, all field-grown, side by
side, upon the same sort ol land, under
the same trentmentand exactly the same
conditions. While a considerable number
(aboutio percent, as nearly as we could
judge) of the Crimson Rambler failed to
survive the Winter, our stocks of the
other three kinds came through with
scarcely a single plant missing. That
surely was as good a comparative test
for hardiness as could be given them.

As to value for forcing, we had plants
of .-iglala, Thalia and Euphrosyne in our
houses last Winter that gave a most
magnificent show of bloom. The clus-
ters of the last two varieties were not. It
is true, quite so large as those of the
Crimson Rambler, but there were more
of them. They absolutely covered the
plants and lasted « long time. In pot-
ting these kinds for forcing more wood
should be left on them than is usual with
Crimson Rambler, or with most other
roses of their class. If plenty of eyes are
left for blooming, however, the.v will
make a show that will satlsfv the most
critical. We have some plants coming
on now of which we hope a little later
on to send .yon some photographs which
will fully substantiate all we have said
about them.

Jackson & Perkins Co.

Newark, N. Y.

26

Thb F^lorists' Exchange.

Caraatioo Seed

Hand fertilized by croasing finest
named Winter-blooming varieties.

100 Seeds for 25 cts.

Former price tl.OO.
....CASH WITH ORDER....

American Rose Company, Washington, D. G.

Mention tbe Florlata' E>»chang» when writing.

HARDY PINK5

Root«d Cuttings.' Now Ready. 8 Sorts as follows:

HER MAJESTY— Giant white

ALBA FIMBRIATA— White, frlnRed

BRTTNETTE— Pink, with maroon niarklngfl

EARL OF CARLISLE— Variegated, maroon, rose and

JtTLIETTE- Cherry-red, variegated pink and white
GERTRUDE- \Vlitt€. maroon markings
LAURA WILMER— Pink with darker shadings, fringed
MAT— Beautiful fleeh-ptnk, very fragrant

$1.00 per 100 postpaid; $8.00 per 1000 by express

BATISFAOTION GCABANTEED.

A. B. DAVIS & SON, Purcellville, Va

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

...SPECIAL OFFER...

Cyclamen Persicum SpIendenNdriGranteiiin

from flats, twice transplanted, In four true colors,
f3,00 per 100, $25.00 per UWO, express prepaid.

Chinese Primroses, eeedlings from flats, SI. 50
per 100; from 3 In. pots. $4.00 per 100; from 4 In. pota.
In bud and bloom, ?5.00 per 100.

10*00U C-eraniuins, Dbl. Grant. S. A. Nutt. La
Favorite, Gloire de France, etc.. our selection, from
2 In. pota. $2.00 per 100. Express prepaid.

Cyclamen, from 3 In. pots. $8.00 per 100; from 4 In.
pota. In bud, $12.00 per 100. Satisfaction guaranteed,
MADER & STEMPLE CO. Ltd.. East Stroudsburg, Pa.
Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

CHEAP SPECIAL OFFER! CHEAP

ANYBODY WHO INTENTJ8 GROWING

HERE IS YOUR CHANCE!

Speak quick if you want any. I have a surplus of fine

buBhy plants from 5H in- Pota of the Xmas variety,

the best of all. Erica Frafirrann at $15.00 per 100.

Cash must accompany all orders.

Anton Scliultlieis, College Point, L. I., N. Y.

p. o. Box rs.

Mention the Florists' ExchanEe when writing.

VerDena, Lantana, Heliotrope,

GER&NIUM &ND CHRYSANTHEMUM

plants In varieties, also

Lbmon-Verbena, Helianthus multiflorus, etc.,

strong plants, from 214 In. pots, $2.00 per IOC.
Nymph.«a Odoeata Gigantea, large roots, $3.50

per 100.
Caladium Esodlkntum. first size, $2 00 per 100.
Canna Roots, good varieties, t2.00j>er 100.
500 DwF. Orange Plants (CItros Sinensis) large

bushy heads, from 4 and 5 In. pots, $20.00 per 100-
Lettuoe and othkb Vegetable Plants In any

quantity.

R. VINCENT JR. S SON, White Marsh, Md.

Mention the FIorlBta' Eichanire when writing.

He's golngto sell his fine
Mammoth Verbenas,
all well rooted and true
to name, until Jan. 25,
at fiUc. per lOO ; $4.00 per
1000; yes, and/ree/rom
uU dlsea>ies, and we
guarantee satisfaction
and safe arrival to all
parts of U. S. and Cana-
da. We do not send
out any 18'J3 'seedlings
cither, ours are all.ihe
beat standard Mammoth

which wt' guarantee to please you.

HELIOTROPE. 10 vars.. 80c. per 100; $6.00 per lOOO.

AG ER AT tJ :>I, Cope's Pet, blue ; Lady Isabel, white,
50c. per 100; $4.00 per 1000. 1

COLEt'S, 40 best named vars., 70c. a 100; $(J.OOalOOO.

FUCHSIAS, named vars., $1.25 per lOO.

CARNATIONS, Wm. Scott and McGowan, $1.00 per
100; *9.L0 per lOOO.

TESTIMONIAL.

Philadelphia, Pa.. Dec. 27, '98.

C. HuMFELD. Dear Sir: We told you last year when
we sent you our order for 5000 Verbenas that we would
be your customer this vear If the Verbenas gave satis-
faction. We must say they did Enclosed please find
$20.00 for 5000 more. Tours truly, Uennison Bros.

Remember we prepay mall and express charges on all
rooted cuttings. B3y"Tlini Cash X'lease.

C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kan.

THE ROOTED CUTTLNG SPECL4LIST.
Mention the Fiorlata' Exchange when writing.

Just Doubled.

Our business has increased one hundred per
cent. siQoe we began to advertise in the Ex-
change. EDWARD B. JACKSON.

Stamford, Conn., Dec. 12, '98.

Cutting Bench Fungus.

The cutting bench funguH is a great
enemy to rooted cuttings. By judicious
management in the regulation of tem-
perature, as already stated, I thinlj the
evil can lie entirely avoided. A proof of
this, to my satisfaction, is the fact that
for the past few years and since using
hot water for heating purposes, circulat-
ing in pipes of small diameter, I have not
been troubled at all with fungus in root-
ing carnations. When I used flues the
pest was very troublesome, and carried
off a good deal of stock at times. The
heat is not so easily regulated with flues,
and I probably made the mistake of plac-
ing the propagating bench too near the
furnace.

When flues are used I would recom-
mend that the cuttings be placed over
that part of the flue farthest from the
furnace, or perhaps still better, on a side
bench without bottom heat and in a
cool part of the house where the tem-
perature will be in the neighborhood of
50 degrees at night.

When the fungus does make its appear-
ance various remedies have been recom-
mended, and probabl.v the best is coal
oil applied to the places as soon as dis-
covered. Of course, this destroys the cut-
tings with which it comes in contact, but
it will no doubt prevent its further
spread. Lime in the form of powder is
very good. Powdered sulphur I don't
think has much effect. Copper solution,
if strong enough, will probably kill it.
Sulphur and lime wash painted on the
hot pipes will likely keep it in check.
This is a good all-round preventive of
fungus and red spider; but is more effec-
tive where steam heating is used.

Cuttings affected with the cutting
bed fungus should be thrown away;
for, even it not at once killed, the dis-
ease is apt to break out again when
they are transferred to pots or soil ; or
even after planting in the field. I have
every reason to believe that this is one
or the causes of stem rot.

Spot isalso a baddiseaseto get among
cuttings, and harder to deal with than
the above mentioned fungus. A low
temperature will not prevent its rav-
ages, and it spreads rapidly if not checked.

Unlike the larger plants growing in
the benches the little cuttings, having no
roots, have little or no chance to grow
away from their tormentors, and conse-
quently they are more likely to take any
disease that may be in the air and suc-
cumb to it. For this reason the propa-
gating house should be clean, light and
airy. Litter, diseased plants, leaves, old
and discarded cuttings should be re-
moved at once and not allowed to accu-
mulate. The sulphur and lime applica-
tion to the pipes is one of the best pre-
ventives of spot, and will probably help
to eradicate It after it has made its
appearance.

Sulphide of potassium applied to the
cuttings in the form of a fine spray from
a pretty strong solution (a couple of
pieces the size of a walnut to a bucket of
water) will, I am quite sure, prove a per-
fect cure. It should be used about once
a week and the treatment kept up until
the young plants are well established in
the soil, when they should be able to
take care of themselves. 1 have more
faith in this remedy than in solution of
copper; in fact, I believe it to be the very
best fungicide to use on or about plants.
It is not poisonous, it will not hurt the
plants, even in very strong solutions. It
dissolves readily in almost any propor-
tion in water. It is readily applied and
it is not expensive if purchased In quan-
tity. The corner druggist will charge
two or three prices for it, so it is beet to
buy it at wholesale rates. It will, how-
ever, corrode metals, especially brass,
and the syringe used must be thoroughly
cleaned after every application.

Salt is also said to be a remedy for
spot applied in the same way as the sul-
phide above mentioned. I am not pre-
pared to say that it is very efficacious,
hut have thought it did some good.
The sulphide of potassium is far better.
W. R. Shelmibe.

Carnations at Summit, N. J.

Seeing a bunch of that fine new pink
carnation, Melba, a little while ago, we
were prompted to pay a visit to the
place of the originator, .lohu N. May,
Summit, N.J. This variety as seen on
the benches, Is certainly a great acquisi-
tion In its color. It Is not a cropper by

any means, butflowers continuously, and
its length and stoutness of stem together
with the size of flower are greatly in its
favor. Melba will be disseminated this
Spring. Another new carnation, as yet
unnamed, is one marked something like
Mrs. George M. Bradt. The flowers are
very large, some measured being 31/2
incliea in diameter. The calyx is ijerfect
and we failed to see a single bloom that
showed any sign of bursting. The
flowers are borne on long stiff stems and
the variety is a very free bloomer.

In the house devoted to seedling car-
nations we noticed one almost a clear
yellow that shows great promise, both
for size of flower and floriferousness.
Carnations are all grown cool here.
The " bloom " on the foliage is noticeable
in every house; this of itself showing
that disease in any form is unknown
among carnations at this place.

Varieties Registered.

America (by E. G. Hill & Co., Rich-
mond, Ind.) ; in color a rich, soft scarlet,
large in size, of extra robust growth,
free in production of bloom. A good
commercial sort.

Dorothy Mandell (by H. A. Cook,
Shrewsbury, Mass.,) color a pure rose-
pink, large (lower, long stem and pro-
lific. A strong grower and vigorous, like
Scott but of a more open growth.

G. H.Crane (by F. Dorner & Sons Co.,
Lafayette, Ind.); in color a brilliant
scarlet, keeping its brightness and does
not dim with age. Large perfect formed
flowers well built up in the center and a
strong calyx that does not burst. Stem
16 to 18 inches long and stiff, holding up
the flower in the early part of the season
as well as the later Spring months.
Plants strong and well formed with hard
broad foliage. Easily grown and quickly
established; an early and continuous
bloomer, being thickly covered with buds
for the holidays.

Melba {by 'John 'N. May, of Summit,
N. J., and Robert Craig & Son, of Phila-
delphia, Pa.); a grand combination of
good qualities, free bloomer, early and
continuous. In point of color the finest
pink carnation yet produced, large and
perfect in form, very fragrant and with
a long stiff stem.

Moore's Crimson (by L. A. Moore,
DBionville, Pa.); a free flowering, per-
fectly healthy variety, early and continu-
ous in bloom.

Governor Griggs (by .Joseph Towell,
Paterson, N. J.); a strong healthy
grower, a continuous free bloomer, with
stiff stems and in color similar to Day-
break but brighter. Of good shape, with
full center and does not burst. Beauti-
fully fimbriated.

Albert M. Herr, Sec'y.

Lancaster, Pa.

OCR SPECIALTY=:*°TAR?E*T.'EroF''!"
CARNATIONS.

Special prices to those who issue lists or buy
to sell again. Let us know what you are likely
to need, and get prices.

GEO. HANCOCK Sl SON,

Grand Haven, Mich.

Mention the Florlste' Exchange when writing.

Rooted Cuttings of New and
Standard

CARNATIONS.

SEND FOR PRICE LIST

WM. SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Penn.

Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

CARNATIONS

White Cloud, Fire Fly, Evelina, Gold Nugget,
$.■1.00 per 100: $40.00 per 1000. Mrs. Bradt. |3.00 per 100 ;
$25.00 per 1000 Freedom. $2 00 per iOO; $15.00 per 1000;
Jubilee. Flora Hill. $1.75 per lOO; $15.00 per 1000;
Wm. Scott. Emily Pihkson, Silver Sprat, $1.00 per
100; $7.50 per lOOO. Morbllo. Daybreak, $1.25 per 100;
$10.00 perlOOO. Our cuttings are Al. We guarantee satls-
factloQ, or money refunded. Correspondence solicited.

The Stover Floral Go., Grandville, Mich.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Rooted Cuttings of Carnations

VIOLET RUNNERS.

Rooted Cuttings of Camatlone, new and standard var*
letles. ready December 15th; also fine young runners of
Lady Camphell violets. These at any time.

JOS. RENARD,

Unlonville, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Eiohange when writing.

EVANSTON

New Scarlet Carnation.

Weare the orisrinators of this fine sport of
Tidal Wave. Have tried it 3 years. Is oue
of our best sellers in red carnations among
commission houses and our home trade.

Rooted cuttings ready February 1.

Price, S? per loo; S6o per looo.

Cash with the order. Address.

M. WIELAND,

1917 Maple Avenue, EVANSTON, ILLS.

Uentton til* Flotiate' Bxohance when wrltlnc.

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ROSES and CARNATIONS

Rooted Cuttings
for 1899.

ROSES.

Per 100 PerlOOO

Meteor $L50 $12.50

Bridesmaid . . L50 12. .50

Bride 1.50 12.50

Per 100 Per 1000

Perle $1.50 $12.50

La France .... 1.50 12.50

Kaiserin 2.00 17.50

CARNATIONS.

Per'lOO Per 1000

Wm. Scott .... $1.00 $7.50

Nancy Hanks . . . 1.00 7.50

McOowan .... 1.00 7.50

Tidal Wave ... 1.00 7.50

Kohinoor 1.00 7. .50

Argyle 4.00 35.00

Painted Lady . . . 4.00 35.00

White Cloud . . . 4.00 35.00

Evelina 4.00 35.00

Per 100 PerlOOO

Flora Hill .... $1.50 $12.50

Jubilee ...... 1.50 12.50

Mayor Pingree . . 1.50 12.50

Triumph . . . . 2.00 17.50

Nivea 1.50 12.50

Daybreak .... 1.50 12.50

Armazlndy .... 1.50 12 50

Mrs. McBurrey . 1.50 12.50

Alaska 1.50 12.50

Our Htock this year Is unBUrpassed. as we are heavy growers for our own trade
(000,000 feet of glass) and can sell In any quantity, and guarantee satisfaction.

ADDRESS

REINBERfi BROS. 51 walSh^SCcHicAGo, ill

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Xhe F=lorists' Exchange.

27

NEW CARNATION

COY. mm

SEEDLING OF VAN LEEUWEN
ON DAYBREAK.

Strong, healthy grower, free from disease of
all kinds. COD tinuoue free bloomer with flowers
very erect on a stiff stem. 18 ti> 20 in., flowers
similar in color to Datbkeak, but much
hriKhter, edjre beautitully ttmbriated, good
shape and with full center, and dues n<»t buret,
commands the highest prices in New York for
novelties. Having been grown by us for the
past 4 years we can with confidence recom-
mend it to the florists of America as one of
the best if not the best light pink carnation
ever sent out. Orders are now being booked
for rooted cuttingp tn be delivered February
Ist, 1899 Price, «75 00 per lOOO, 6ti0 at 11)00
rates, SIO.OO per 100, $1.50 per duz. All
orders Hlied strictly in rotation.

Cash with order from unknown correspon-
dents. A pergonal inspection invited.

JOSEPH TOWELL, Paterson, N. J.

HALEDON AVE. NUIISERT.
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F.DORNER&SONSCO. ■

CARNATIONS ■

LA FAYETTE, IND.

Mention the Flurlsts' Bxcbange when writing

MRS. FISHER CARNATIONS

Strong plants, 3 inch pots, $3 per 100. 2H inch

potP, $'i per 100
»yilV,A.7C I»l,ANTS, one year, 4 in. pots,

$4 Me> mo
CUT »l»llV,A7Cj fine strings. $18 per 100.
CasD with order.

WM. KEIR, -

Mention the Florlsta'

PII^ESVILL^ MD.

ExchOTge wh^ wrItlnB.

CARNATIONS

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

1000 ELDORADO, $10.00 per 1000. now ready. Other
rarlettes such aa Scott. Daybreak, McGowan, Flora
Hill and Soowdon, will be ready In season.

Also Orat-claae Double Pearl Tuberose Bulbs*

at $6.0U per luou.

CHAS. BLACK, Hightstown, N. J.

M«Bttnn til* Flortat*' Bxrhanr* wh«n writtns

WM. MURPHY,

WhoIesalG Carnation Grower.

"Wbitb Fob List of Rooted Cuttings.

One of my FUMIGATORS and a few Tobacco

:: " ep "

DURABLE and CHEAP.

my Fl
II ke

down i.recii Fl

Price, »1.50.

SIMPLE,

Station F., CINCINNATI, OHIO.

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CARNATIONS

Healthy Rooted Cuttings.

Flora Hill; Alba Superha; Mayor Pingree ;

Jubilee; Hector; Victor; Daybreak;

Triumph : Wm. Scott ; Arna-

azindy; Minnie Cook.

PENNROGK CO., !^! Wilmington, Dei.

Mention the Florlets' Exchange when writing.

RACK HAM

Will have rooted cuttings of all varieties of

CARNATIONS

After February 1. 1899, at regular prices and
wil I gruarantee satisfaction or money refunded.

A FINE STOCK OF THE flONEY flAKER

Cerise Queen

3000 Pteris Tremula

In 2 inch pots, strong, at $25.U0 per 1000, or
$3.00 per lUO.

G. 4. RAGKHAM, "'Wr.uT' Detroit, Mich.

Mpntlnn th»" Flnrlstft* Rxchane^ whpn wHtlnK.

CARNATIONS-
CBRYSANTHEMIMS....

The best new and standard varie-
ties. Strong, healthy young stock.
See our advertisement in Souvenir
Number of the Exchange, page 1161.

Correspondence Solicited.

H. WEBER & SONS,

OAKLAND. MD.

Mention the Florlsls' Bxchange when writing.

IVIORRIS FLORAL CO., MORRIS, ILL.

CARNATI0NS==;^°^""°eAD7".°';

Rebacco (Durnor), fancy bloom

a ye llJWl^h biown, liiihtpinii 100 lOOO

. sj^iished, txigbt $5.llO $4 .liu

Argyle 4,00 35 tti

Knipress 4.tJ0 35 liU

Evelina 3 00 26 110

Painted Lady 31)0 25 011

P-yche 3n» 26.110

Uold Nugget 5.110 40.0ci

Flora Hill ).60 12.611

Jnblloe I 611 12 60

Mayor Pingree 150 12.5(1

Tnaniph 1.50 12 fill

Daybreak L.IO 12 511

Mrs. Rradt 3 00 26.00

Morello 8 00 25 00

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

NEW SEEDLING

CARNATIONS

FOR 1899

WARY A. BAKEK. A larpe. full white flower
of splendid form, nicely frlnm^d and very fragrant.
BtroDK calyx, never Ijursta and lung Btlff stem sup-
portlne flower; hal)lt same as McGowun Imt more
vInoroUB. hloonilnR earlier and nmre aljundantly;
Ib a good summer bloomer and altogether a money
making variety.

ANNA C. EASTBURN. A very double, snow-
white, nicely fringed, high built flower, with strong
calyx; very fragrant, habit erect and one of the
most vIgorouB growers, with long, stiff stem, a
Bteady bloomer and excellent Iteept- r; $1.50 per doz.;
f3 00 per 100; if.l(l 00 per 1000 250 at I0l»0 rate. Ready
March l8t. 1 also have the following varieties:
Portia; Scott; McGowan; Tidal Wave; Cartleige;
Rose Queen; Kldorado; $1.50 per II 0; fia.SO per 1000.
Buttercup, f ,>.^0 per 100; *2o.i 0 per 1000; Empress
and Bon Ton, *5,00 per lUO; $10.00 per lOUO.

Cllll AV ^^ ^^^"^ f^f^O per lOnO; 2>^ Inch pots, $15.00
OnilLilA per ll)0(.}. Cash with order.

LOUIS B.EAS]BURN,KennettSq. Pa.

Mention the FlorlstB' Exchange when wiitlng

JCerr's Carnations no^rkk^ i

All Carnation Cuttings are sent out with the privilege of \

returning them at my expense if they are not found satis- (

factory on receipt and your money returned you in full. I i

have from one to five thousand stock plants of each of the ]

leading varieties and offer cuttings at very reasonable prices. (

gNlXE GOOD NOVELTIES! ♦ ♦ ;

I ♦ TWENTY^FIVE STANDARD SORTS! |

8 your o"d.V.'.' "•?" '"."!"'? ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa, ;

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CARNATIONS

Rooted cnttlnga of the following varieties are

now ready. ;,„ j,^

Gold NuBttet, yellow »6 00 f 50 OO

Mrs. Geo. I»l. Brndt. variegated 5 00 40 00

Mrs. Janien I>eau, light pink 6 00 50 00

Argyle, dark pliik 5 00 40 00

Itlrit. FranceH Jooat.plnk 5 00 40 00

floitt Hill, white 300 20 00

F.velina. white 4 00 30 00

New York, dark pink 5 00 40 10

Bon Ton. scariet 6 00 50 00

Jno. Younir, white 5 OO 40 00

Jubilee, scarlet 3 00 25 00

Victor, pink 3 00 20 00

Aniiizinily. variegated 3 OO 20 00

Unybrenk, light pink 2 50 20 00

Catalogues ready Febniary Ist. Highest quality of
cuttings well rooted.

CHICAGO CARNATION CO.,

Greenhouses and address. JOLIET, ILL.

GKALLLKT & CO.

CARNATION GROWERS

COLMA. CALIFORNIA.

. . .5an Mateo Co.

NEW SEEDLING

CARNATIONS for 1899.

DUKE OF YORK. LIBERTY.

CARDINALIS. EMILINE.

PROGRESS.

All described in Souvenir Number.

Also other New and Standard Kinds.

Descriptions and Prices on nppHcatioD.

W. R. SHELMIRE, AVOKDALE, PA.

L. Box No. 10.

Long Distance Telephone No. 5. Herald Office.

EDW. J. TAYLOR

Wholesale Florist

SOUTHPORT, CONN.

MAUD ADAMS

(IsTICiXTEJT.)

Deep clear cerise of a very pleasing shade under any light; most attractive
color of its class ; a large, bold, handsome flower, with extra strong stem,
18 to 24 inches high ; with good calyx and exceedingly free flowering.

Pnces:

z.

(SI.K at same rale.)

per IDD.

(50 at same rate.) i

I!7l)[ierl000.

(-•50 at same rate.)

ilBady piarcd 1st

The flowers sold in Now York market last season and the present one at
$8.00 per 100 ; It was one of the sensations in cut flowers the whole season.
Certiflcate New York Florists' Club, 1898. For Sale by

FRANK NIQUET, Patchogue, N.Y.,

JOHN N. MAY. I
Summit, New Jersey, f

OR

j E. G.HILL & CO.,
' Richmond, - Indiana.

ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS

ETelina

John Voung- .
"White Cloud .
Ne-w Vork . . .
Frances Joost
Painted Lady .

Argyle

Mrs. Jas. Dean

Empress

Mrs. Bradt . . . .
Flora Hill ...

Per 100 Per Kino
. $5.00 $40.00

5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
500
5.00
2.50

40.00
40.00
40.00
40.00
40.00
40.00
40.00
40.00
40 00
20.00

Triumph . . .
Daybreak . .
McBurney . .

Victor

Armazindy .
Gold .Nugget
Bon Xon ...

Meteor

Jubilee ....
Eldorado . . .

Per 100 Per lOOO

. $2.
. 2.1
. 2.i

50
50
,50
.50
,50
00
,00
00
,00
,00

$20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
50.00
35.00
15.00
15.00
15.00

Grafted Tea Roses, $!

$15.00 per 100.

25.00 per 1000.

H. F. UTTLEFIELD, WORCESTER, MASS.

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i

MARIE LOUISE, pot grown, clean and
healthy in every particular, $4.00 a 100.

CASH WITH ORDER.

WM. J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N.J.

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Seasonable Hints

VIOLETS.
Princess of ^rales, strong rooted run-
ners, $2.50 per 100; $10 per 500 ; $30 per 1000.
Everyone can grow this superb violet. The
highest priced and most profitable variety in
cultivation.

SUMMER CARNATIONS.

Scott. October struck, grown cool, from
2V4 inch pots. $2.50 per lUO. $20 per 1000. From
flats, $3 per 100, $15 per 1000. Well rooted cut-
tinirs from sand, $1.50 per 100, $10 per 1000.

Mrs. Fistier. Beat white for summer
bloom, extra strong, $1.50 per 100, $12 per 1000.
From sand, $1.35 per 100, $10 per 1000.
Cash with order.

FREEMkN i FLETGHER/luburndale.Mass.

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IMPERIAL VIOLET

10,000 Rooted Cuttings left out of the 20,000.
Ready for Immediate delivery

After these are gone shall not be able to send plants
tin sometime In March. I believe the Imperial, with-
out exception, is the largest, longest stemmed, deepest
blue in color, and most fragrant double violet grown,
and for health and vigor it cannot be surpassed if it
can be equaled. It has never shown the slightest trace
of diaeaae of any kind. I have heard of large yields
of flowers hut my plants to date, Jan. Ist, have given
me an average of 35 flowers per plant, and to-day the
large fat buds are as thick as straws. The price of the
Imperial has averaged so far for this season $1.47 per
hundred; can you beat this? If you cannot send a
small order and give them a trial. "With every order of
a dozen or more I will send my new hook on Violet
Culture that will tell you some things that you do not
know; it Is a plain description of the results of years
of careful experiment. The buoi; itself Is wortn all
you pay for the plants, and is, I believe, the only work
of the kind in print ; It also describes the model violet
house, preparation of beds, soil and fertllizerB; this
work I have copywrited and it can only be obtained
from me. Price of Plants with Violet Culture :

Perdoz $1.50. Per 100 $I0.P0.

" 500 45.00. " 1000 90.00,

W.L. MINOR, Brockton, Mass.

VIOLET SPECIALIST, 588 BELMONT STREET.

All Intending purchasers are cordially Invited to call
at my house and see this truly magnificent violet In
bloom. — It will pay you.
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Big Bargains in First=Class Stock

Cyclamen Glffnnteiiin, 4 In., selected, $15 00'
medium, $10.00 per UX). i'nlmti, Lataula Horbonica*
4 In., 25 cts. each; Areca Lutescens, 4 In., 35 cts. each-
GernniiiniH. D. & S. Grant, La Favorite, Bruanti"
Queen of the West and others, 2 In. pot plants, $16 per
11)00. Konred CiittiDgH of Cnruaiions, Mrs.
Fischer. Mc-Gowan, Scott, Alaska. Peach Blow, Cart-
ledge, Portia, $7.50 per 1000; Flora Hill, $15.a) per 1000.
AsparntriiH Pluinosiis, 3 In. pots. $8.00 per 100.
Coleus, rooted cuttings, red and yellow, 75 eta per
100. Place orders at once or you will miss them.
GHO. 91. CMBIAPiS, Me-wton, N. J.
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We are headquarters for all '99 novelties.
Also complete list of best coramercial
varieties. ^^Correspondence eoliflited.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich.

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CHRYSANTHEMUM STOCK PLANTS J,

iipree mmm m\m i

M ...Sknh FoK Prick List M

I AMERIGIN ROSE CO., ^"r°c!*- ■

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Vioiels my Specialty.

Good, strong plants, from field.

PRINCESS DE GALLES, per 100, |5.00;

per 1000, 140.00.
CALIFORNIA, per 100, $3.00; per 1000,

$25.00.

All other kinds sold for the present.

TARRAGON ROOTS

For forcing, 75c. per doz. ; $5.00 per 100.

Cash with Order.

SEt GUFF NURSERY, FD. ROULON, Prop.,

SEA CLIFF, L. I., N. Y.
McntloB th« FlorUta* gyohang. w%.» wTlti«<-

FOR '99

ECLIPSE 98— Yellow sport Wm. H. Chadwick, 50c. each, $3.60 per doz.
PRIDE — Large early white. Try thiel 26 cents each, $2.00 per dozen
aOLDEN GATE ROSE— Finest stock In the country.

GROVE P.

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RAWSON, Elmira,

Exchajige when writing.

New York

FRANCES JOOST

Orders taken for rooted cuttings of this most profitable and handsome
pink CARNATION. I have splendid stock of over 7000 plants. Write
for prices on large quantities

C. BESOLD,

Mineola. L. I., N. Y.

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NEW SENSATIONAL 44 l^^p^f ||^l. V RpHp"

' I 'HIS grand new variety is the finest of many seedlings we have introduced for many
* years, being on the style of Souv. de Mirande (which has been one of the best sellers in
many years). The color is intensely brilliant, and entirely different fiom any Geranium in
existence. A free bloomer, stands the sun well, of a dwarf habit. Should be in every
collection.

Strong plants, 2;^ inch pots, $3.50 per dozen; $25.00 per hundred.

ADDRESS NANZ & NEUNER,

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Louisville, Ky.

it

>f

ONLY A FEW OF THEM LEFT.

STOCK PLANTS OF 'MUMS, STRONG. HEALTHY, PROLIFIC.

500 Frank Hardy, the finest and highest priced white in the New York Cut Flower
Market, $10.00 per 100.

300 Major Bonnaffon 3 cts.

250 Mrs. H. Hobinson...5
300 Golden Wedding... 3

125Iora 4

25 W.Wright 25

100 Miss Georgienne

Bramhall Sets.

100 Silver Cloud 4 "

100 Minerva 3 "

40 Ethel Addison 5 "

HARRY A. BUNYARD,

Plant Growers and Manufacturers' Agent,

42 West 28th Street, - - New York City.

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Echoes from the Alleys.

Grand Rapids, — The effort to estab-
lish a bowling club here has been aban-
doned, as tha floriBts are too busy to
give the game proper attention. — C.

St. Louis. — Quite an old-time crowd
attended the meeting Monday night to
enjoy the sport. John Kunz and Robert
Teeson were on hand again, both having
been sick for some time past. Also, Fred.
Weber and John Young, neither of whom
has attended regularly, but whom we
hope to see often. Ten members all told
were there. Carl Beyer was high man,
with D. Finlayson a close second.

Minneapolis.^The Minneapolis breth-
ren have organized a howling club with
A. ,S. SwaiiBon, captain, E. Nagel, secre-
tary. The initial meeting, held January
third, was full of enthusiasm and a few
good scorces were made. Hereafter we
will publish them regularly. The club
meets every Tuesday evening at Har-
monia Hall, Minneapolis. All florists of
the twin cities are invited to attend.

New York.— The bowling club met on
the alleys Monday afternoon and adopted
rules and regulations. A membership
fee of 25c. a month was decided upon.
From the membership list will be se-
lected the teams that will play at the
various matches; a record of the scores
of each member is being now kept, and
the average rolled will determine selec-
tion of the men for the purpose men-
tioned. The alleys are a lively place
club meeting afternoons, and the future
success of the bowling club now seems
assured, the membership steadily in-
creasing.

Chicago. — Commencing Friday, Janu-
ary 13, the Florists' Bowling Club, of
this city (and every alternate Friday for
three months, so as to escape the Florists'
Club meeting night), begins a series of
games for a medal, to be given for the
highest average and one forhighest score,
the prizes to be awardedatthe end of the
series. Rolling on club nights, first and
third Fridays, will be open to all who
may wish to participate. Ed. Winter-
son, to create interest, last Friday pre-
sented a prize done up — a secret package
—same to be awarded to the bowler
making the highest score. P. J. Haus-
wirth was the winner, the prize turning
out to be a 4-pound medal and clasp,
suitably inscribed, of which he is very
proud. The idea is likely to be repeated
in other directions hereafter.— Ess.

Flatbush. — There was but a small at-
tendance at the alleys Thursday night
last, several members being absent,
owing to sickness. Mr. Mellis is still
on the sick list, and Papa Zeller was also
unable to attend. The scores made were
as follows:

12 3

p Klley 145 136 137

L. Schmutz 207 120 178

H. Dailliedouze 103 121 153

M. Farman 104 9a

A.Zeller 164 154 141

Total 722 624 609

12 3

P. Dailledouze 116 154 136

J. I. Baynor 117 156

C. Wooker 100 117 98

J.H.Troy 106 146 155

S. S. Butterfleld 120 67 88

Total 559 640 477

X<<30ZS. Xa:£lfL£3

LlLiTJM LONGiFLORUM, 4 In. potfl per 100, $8.00

Lantania BORBONiCi. 2 In. pots " 2. so

Ctolamhn GiGANTBUM, trans, from soil. " 2,50

Otahkitk ORANGES, cuttings " 2 50

Aqeratum, Blue and Wblte " .50

Begonia A. Guttata, cuttings from soil. " 1.50

Heliotrope '* .50

FEVERFEW. Little Gem *' .75

Salvia SPLENDENS " .75

Glechoma Vab " 1.00

WM. M. KIDD, 2984 Atlantic Ave., BROOKLYN, N.Y.
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Orange, N. J. — Friday, January 6th,
a match was rolled here between a team
of the New Jersey Floricultural Society
and one from the New York Gardeners'
Society, resulting in a victory for the
former. The scores in the three games
were:

ORANGE.

12 3

A. D. Rose 129 121 155

Geo. Van Qualen 144 141 146

F.L.Atkins ....139 108 132

W Gray 143 104 152

Geo. Smith 215 158 165

G. Massman 126 120 127

896 752 877

GARDENEKS' SOCIETY.

12 3

F. O'Mara 134 137 108.

J. W. Withers . ..132 131 93

J.H.Troy 143 122 78

W. BartholoniBc 148 154 86

W. Marshall 128 92 120

J.A. Manda 166 140 130

851 775 615
Philadelphia.— The final game in the
series of the second teams of the Flor-
ists' Club against the Century Wheel-
men was rolled on the American alleys
on Tuesday night, the Century winning
by 77 pins, thus winning the series of
two out of three games.

FI^OBISTS.

13 3 Total.

Walker 129 122 101 352

Westcott 131 137 163 431

Anderson 134 106 141 3hl

Longlnetti 96 155 160 411

Archer 189 111 147 397

Moss 132 141 146 419

2391
CENTUKY.

12 3 Total

Moore 104 147 143 394

Rutherford 138 151 130 419

Morgan 135 126 159 420

Bailey 141 119 125 385

Hess 154 137 129 420

Fitler 144 114 172 430

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Cleveland, O. ^Considerable interest
is manifested nowadays amongthemem-
bers of the Florists' Club who partake
in the delightful pastime— bowling. Two
handsome gold badges were recently se-
cured by the club — one to be awarded to
the member making the highest average
score for the month, the other to the
one making the highestindividual score,
and it is hardly necessary to say that
every one is doing his best at the games
on Monday night of each week. Follow-
ing is the score made on Monday even-
ing of this week. Three games were
bowled:

12 3

Jas. Eadie 129 182 141

A. Graham 128 129 186

A. M. Coe 132 100 88

A.H.Graham 183 145 165

Jas. Wilson 143 121 118

S N.Penticost 160 188 145

E. H Cushman 108 116 122

Gordon Gray 117 150 98

P. Hart 83 85 84

H.Hart 95 65 143

G. A. T.

Grand Rapids, Mich.

Trade Items.

Between Christmasand New Tear's
was a busy time for the florist, as balls,
parties and other functions were all
around us. fc'hipping trade continues
steady. All agreethat New Year's trade
was much better then last year.

The Florists' Club held their annual
meeting Tuesday evening at the Eagle
Hotel and elected the following officers
for 1899: President, N. B. Stover; vice-
president, Wm. Cnnningham; secretary,
Heniy Smith ; treasurer, Henry Van Vel-
den; Club reporter, Chas. Chadwick.
The annual banquet will be held at the
Eagle Hotel, January 17. A committee
of arrangement was appointed, consist-
ing of Chas. Chadwick, J. A. Creelman
and Ell Cross. The committee on "im-
portation of glass," Geo. F. Crabb, was
instructed to have tbe glass agent come
to the city and attend the next regular
meeting, the first Tuesday in February,
but at his own expense.

Henry Smith and Geo. F. Crabb are
the only members so far who have signi-
fied their intention of going to the Phila-
delphia carnation meeting and look out
for exhibits for the homecarnation meet-
ing to be held about theflrst of March at
the Eagle Hotel. It is thought prefera-
ble to hold the meeting at the hotel as
affording more commodious quarters
than at a private house.

Wm. Rhineland was admitted to mem-
bership. G. F. C.

January 14. 1899.

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Detroit.

The first week of the new year was a
memorable one, so far as the weather
was concerned, for we had a range of
temperature from 50 degrees above to
zero and a warm rain all day Wednesday.
Business has been slow since the holi-
days, with a shortage in white carna-
tions for funeral work, while white roses
have a greenish tinge on account of the
cloudy weather.

At the last meeting of the Club a very
Interesting paper was read by Professor
Corryell on greenhouse heating, which
was freely discussed and many valuable
points gleaned therefrom. Four new
members were elected to membership.

To Invite the Carnatiou Society.

The Club voted to extend an invi-
tation to American Carnation Society to
hold its meeting here in 1900, and ap-
pointed G. A. Rackham to go to Phila-
delphia in February as their representa-
tive to extend the invitation in person.
The various committees for the S..\. F.
meeting in August are getting to work
In good shape, for we believe in taking
time by the forelock. Among the latest
acquisitions to the Club is TV.W. Tracy of
D. M. Ferry & Co. We are very glad to
have such men in our ranks, for the
younger ones can all benefit from their
wider experience. Rag.

FIRES.

CoLOitADO Springs, Col. — Fire de-
stroyed the greenhouses of Oscar Sholtz.
January 2. The loss is between $2,.jOO
and $.S,000, with no insurance.

MoNTCLAiR, N. J. — Fire occurred in the
greenhouses of A.Michie, Monday, Janu-
ary 2, causing damage to the extent of
?700.

AZALEA INDIGA

All tbe leiiUIiig varlt-tlcs, fine shapely plaota, full of
ttuds. 10 tu la Inch, $3.50 i>er duzeu. 14 to Iti Inch,
$O.OUperduzeu.

FARQUHAR VIOLET RUNNERS

Fine healthy Bto.-k, I^IJ.OO per lOiiO.

WHITTON & SONS, Wholesale Florists,

CITY AND GREEN STKEETS. UTICA, N.Y.
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IH

^^

ARECA LUTESCENS

COCOS WEDDELIANA

^v KENTIA BELMOREANA
^^ LATANIA BORBONICA

BEND FOR WHULESALK I'lUCH LIST.

JOSEPH HEACOCK, Wyncote, Pa.

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..ALTHAEAS..

Kei, white HDd piuk, (iouiji© tlowereci varie-
ties, very flne, large huahea, 6 to 8 ft. high, $3.00
per doz. Also smuller sizes.

tiend for price list ot Shrubbery, Orna-
mental Trees, Evergreens, Etc.

SAMUEL C. MOON, Morrisville, Pa.

BOCKS COUNTY.
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ERICA MELANTHERA

Nice plants in 4 inch pots
lo cents each, S8.oo per loo

Cash with order

FRANK NIQUET, Patchogue, N. Y.

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FREE to ALL.

Our Illustrated Catalogue
of ROSES. Plants. SHEDS,
BULBS .-.nd Roots. Grape*

I VINES, SHRUBS. Etc.. will
be mailed Frbe toallapnli-
cants. It "ill pay to examine
Jt. 6o Bretnhouscs Goods
p.j,irantecd to be first-quality
n5iablibh.;d 1850.

'NANZ&NEUNER, Florists
Louisville, Ky.

Albany, N. Y. — John Morrissey will
open a flower store here in Knapp'e
Hotel Building.

THE BOSTON FERN sPEc^LTY

$5.00 per 100 ; $40.00 per 1000 to $1 00 each.
L. H. FOSTER. 45 King St., Dorchester, Mass.

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Nephrolepis Exaltata Bostoniensis.

Tlie Handsomest Decorative Plant In CultlTatlon.

$6.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000.
MINE IS THE GENUINE STOCK,

FRED. C. BECKER, - - - 1 730 Cambridge Street, CAMBRIDGE, MASS.

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SPECIAL LOW PRICES

Hardy Low=Budded Roses

TREE ROSES, AZALEAS, CLEMATIS, HYDRANGEAS,
SNOWBALLS, Etc., Etc.

For direct import orders from Holland, Marcli and
April delivery. Send estimate ot yoar -wants.

C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer, 1 93 Greenwich St., N.Y.

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ROSE HILL NURSERIES.

I ...SPECIALTIES...

5 Palms, Ferns, Dracaenas, Crotons, Orchids,

i Roses and Novelties in Decorative Plants.

\ SIEBRECHT & SON, New Rochelle, N.Y.

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Now on Hand for Forcing through the Winter and for

EASTER 1899

^®- WRITE FOR PRICES.-^
Rhododendrons, in all sizes. t Spiriea Van Houtteil.

Spirsea Japonica, Corapacta Multiflora.
" Astilbe Floribunda.

Viburnum Opulus Storilis.

Crimson Rambler, extra large plants.

Lily of the Valley.

.i fine lot of

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Just Arrived.-

TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS. i° separate colors
Also GLOXINIAS, special fine bulbs.

F. W. O. SCHMITZ, Jersey City, N. J.

McnUon the Florist.' Exchang. when wrlUng.

FIRST QUALITY.

LOW PRICES.

Tuberous Begonia Bulbs

Single Red, White, Rose, and Yellow,
Per doz. 40 cts., hundred $2.50, thousand $23.

Double Red, Wliite, Rose, and Yellow,
Per dozen $1.00, hundred $8.00.

Gloxinia Bulbs, mixed colors

Per dozen 65 cts., hundred $4.50.
Buy from tbe introducers, tlie Improved Strain of

Vick's Branching Aster, white

The best late variety. Per ounce $1.00.
Queen of the Earlies or Early Market, ihe

earliest of all asters. White or mixed colors 75c. per oz.

JAMES VICKS SONS,

ROCHESTER. N. Y.

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FERNS! FERNS!

This year our Ferns are finer than
ever. A good aBSOrtmeDt of nice
bushy plants, g^rown cool, carefully
packed; express paid to New York.
2!4 in. pots, $3.60 per 100; $30.00 per
lOijO.

H.WESTON&BRO., Hempstead, L. I., N.Y.

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PALMS

AND

FERNS.

The LARGEST STOCK In
the Wed.

GEO. WITTBOLD, "cViS'Jifaj/.'

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pALMS

AND

FERNS

Safe Arrival Guaranteed by Express.

ELLIS & POLLWORTH,

niLWAUKEE, WIS.

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LATANIA BORBONICA

2 inch pots f0.60 per doz : fl.OO per 100.

4 " 2.50 •■ So.OO "

5 " extra fine 4.75 " 35.00 "

6 " 9.00 " 70.00 "

8 " from $1.50 to 12.25 per plant; $16.00 to $24.00

per doz.
Floe specimen planta, from $3 00 to $5.00 a piece

ARECA LUTESCENS.

4 Inch pots $25.00 per 100.

5 " 4 plants Id pot, $50.00 per 100 ; 60 cte. a piece

6 " 3 •' " 1.00 a piece.

7 " 3 " " from $l.:>5 to $1.75 a piece.

8 " 3 " " ■' 1.50 upwardi.

Fine large plants from $5.00 up.
Kentia Belinoreana and Forsteriana—

4 inch pota $35.i0 per 100.

5 " $50.00 to 75.00

6 " 1.00 to 1.25 apiece.

Large plants from $3.00 to $10.00 a piece.

Phoenix, recltuata. canarlenelsand ruplcola, all sizes

from 2 to lu Inch pots, at lowest prices.
Cocos Weildeliniia, 2 Inch pots, flne, $15.00 per lOU,

and larger plants from 20 cts. up.
Ficus ElaHtica, flne well-grown plants, 4 Inch pota,

fiiS.OOperldO; 5 Inch pots and larger, from 35 cts. up.
PaudanuM UtiliH, 4 Inch pots. $25.00, and 5 Inch

pots, $40.00 per 100, flne plants.
Azalea Indica, 10-12 heads, $J, 50 a doz.; $35.00 a 100.
" 12-14 " 6.00 " 45.00 "

*' larger plants, from 75 cts, up

Dbl. White Pri ni u I a, strong 2}^ In. plants, $7.00 a 100.
FERNS— Have about 20,000 of flne assortment, from

2 Inch pota. In flne condition, $3.00 a 100 ; $27.50 a 1000.

JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, illieliBny, Pa.

L. D. TELEPHONE 872.
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EITBP FDE STOCK

In. pota. Per doz. 100.

AsPAKAQUs P. Nanus, 2J^ " $1.00 $7.00

3 " 1.25 8.00

" Spbbngebi, 2^4 " 75 5.00

" " 3 " .80 6.00

Cannas, "Drv roots." Chas. Henderson,

Mme. LTozy and Professor 2.50

" Other varieties, prices on appli-

cation.
Ceotons, flne assortment, 4 In. pots, nicely

colored 2.50 20.00

Dbacena Indivisa, 4 In. pots 2.25 18.00

Heliotrope, extra strong, 4 In, pota 85 6.00

KbNTIA BELMOREANA, 4 In. potS, 10 tO 13

In. high, 5 to 6 leaves 5.00 40.00

Latania Borbonioa, 3 In. pots, 9 to 12

in. high, 5 leaves 1.25 10.00

Latania Bobbonioa. 5 in. pots, 18 to 24

In. high, 5to61eave8 5.00 40.00

Latania Bobbonica, 6 In. pots, 24 to 30

In. high, 6 to 8 leaves 9.00 W.OO

Pandancs Utilib, 5 In. pots, 15 to 18 In.

high, extra strong 6.00 60.00

Phcenix Reolinata, 5 In. pots, 15 to 18 In.

high, 6 to 8 leaves 7.50 60.00

Belaginklla Emiliana, from flats, extra

strong 75 BOO

We are Headquarters for
COLEUSand ALTERNANTHERA.

All orders of $5.00 and over F. O. B., New York City.

SEAWANHAKA QREENH0USE8,

OYSTER BAY, NASSAU CO., N.Y.

Ja0. O.Ci.ABK.8iipt. P.O. Box U. Wm. L.8WAN,Prop.
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30

Thb F=i-orists' Exchange.

A Rosy Chat.

If one would heed thesigns of the times
the present paucity of variety in forcing
roses woul<l be augmented by growing
more of old-time favorites and welcom-
ing any new variety that promises to be
satisfactory on its own merits; buttbis
latter clause is always a question of
doubt to the grower, judging from his
unprofitable experience with novelties in
general. Why wasCarnot advertised as
a profitable forcer? Therose is excellent
in its class but was stigmatized with a
false record.

As a Winter forcing rose Mrs. Robt.
Garrett does not satisfy critical buyers,
or growers either, for that matter. Its
stem is inclined to be weali just at the
base of the bud ; It gives too large a per-
centage of short stems, and besides it is
a regular porcupine of bristles to handle.
I doubt if ii will be liked as well as Tes-
tout on general principles. Personally,
I much prefer Madame (Jhatenay, intro-
duced by the American Rose <'o., of
Washington, D. C. Its blooms are all on
long, stiff stems and good the season
through, and its bright salmon-pink
color is most effective, and lights up bril-
liantly. This variety is thoroughly dis-
tinctive and should be generally grown,
in my opinion.

During the prolonged and discourag-
ing period of dull timesand cut-rate com-
petition there was little inducement to

ROBT. CRAIQ & SON, ■

s lOSES, PBLPIS, GSOTONS, i

■

...CARNATIONS.,
and Novettles In Decorative Plants,

Market and 49th Sts., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

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CRIMSON RAMBLER

DOKMANT, FIELD-GKOWN PLANTS.

"We have a few thouaand extra heavy plants of
CriiiiKon and Yellow Kambler, cutback ready
for pottlQK ia 10 locti pots for Easter blooming. This
la A. 1 stock— the iliieet we have ever had. S'-iO per
100 ; lighter grade, SI 5 per 100.

THE DINGEE i GONARD GO. West Grove, Pa.

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BHGrOniiLS.

Argentea Guttata. 2 In., $2 per 100; 3H 'n. 94 per 100.
RobuBta, 35^ in., $4 per lOO. Bertha Chateaurocher SJ-t
In., $4 per 100. Prea. Carnot, S^.^ In.. $4 per 100. De
Lessepa, 3!^ In., $4 per 100. Feastil. 2 In.. $2.50 per 100.
Speculata. i In., f^.SO per 100. Kubra, 2 in.. $3 per 100.
Dili: a. C La France. $3 per 100; Meieor, $2.50 per 100;
nllaCO White. TiiiU aud Yellow Ram-
bler, V4 In.. (4 per 100. Koties, full standard list, 2^,
3^ and 4 Inches.

THE NtTIONAL PLANT GO., Dayten, Ohio.

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ROOTED CUTTINGS BY MAIL

35 Double Petunias 35

A new departure in raisin? cuttings,
all propagated from this year's seed-
lings, they make better and stronger
plants; strong well rooted cuttings,
$1.26 per 100.
I saw the bloom of Mr. Hughes Double Petunias, and
for size, color and markings, they were very flne.

Pblla., Pa. Hknby F. Michell.

PETUNIA GKANDIFLORA, 10 choice per
varieties selected from many hundreds lOU.

of plants : $1 "-5

IVY GEHANIUM, 12 varieties 1 6U

AltUTILON, 4 varieties 1 5U

HELIOTROPE, 8 varieties 1 UU

STKOBILANTHE-i 1 Ol)

GAZANIA 8PLENDENS 1 60

FUOHSIAS, 8 varieties 1 00

TRADESCANTIA VEKSICOLOK 150

ZEltRlNA 75

SEGAR PLANT 76

BEGONIAS, flowering, including Hunne-

well 1 80

AGERATUM, white and blue 75

I«OVEI,XIE8

MARS, the great Pot Geranium 2 00

AGERATUM, Princess Pauline 2 00

HELIOTROPE, Czar and Czarina 2 50

The Great Plnlc Double PETUNIA, Mrs.
F. Sanders 2 DO

PRIMULAOBCONICA,3&4in.pots, $4 & 6 00

GENISTAS, Band 4 in. pots $5 & 10 00

CINERARIA HYBRIDA, Giant Prize,
Sin. pots 3 00

CASH WITH OKDER, PLEASE

GEO. J. HUGHES, Berlin, N. J.

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grow mucb variety, save common sta-
ples, and many a good kind was pushed
to the wall tlieretor. Now, the hand-
writing on the wail is less dismal to In-
terpret and there is every prospect of re-
vival all around— better business and
less sameness.

Bou Silene is again offered by a promi-
nent retailer, aud everyone wonders who
is the grovver! This sweet raspberry-
scented rose iB well worthy, to-day, of
its old-time popularity. Judging from
my own experience the unprecedented
demand for (iolden Gate in a measure,
may be owing to the uhiquitous com-
monness of Bridesmaid.

Madame Hoste is still in evidence with
some growers as both popular and
profitable.

I often wonder why there is so little
call for smaller roses— Ma t'apucine, Clo-
thllde Soupert and Mosella are distinctly
pretty, and altogether charming for
small vases, and in the low flaring bas-
ket vases of Uobeinlan glass, now much
in vogue for table use.

The ordinary cut glass so called rose
bowl was anything but satisfactory in
which to arrange flowers naturally.
Albeit the material was handsome, the
idea was but "shop," certainly not na-
ture and naturalness.

Papa Gontier rose is a satisfactory
Winter roseandits bright cerise-red most
attractive, and is unsurpassed In the bud
state. I'his variety should be grown
cool, same as Christine de None. De
None Impresses me favoiably as an all-
arouud red rose, a sort of tea rose
American Beauty. It is a large double
dower on long stiff stems, and opens well
in the darkest weather.

Weak-stemmed roses are at a discount,
same as chrysanthemums.

Sunset and its rosy-tinted sport, Lady
Dorothea, are beautilully colored fancy
roses, aud the flowerloving public would
take to them kindly if but they were
more in evidence.

Mrae. Cuwin will always have its ad-
mirers and is Ideal for plateau arrange-
ments. Mrs. Plerpont Morgan, although
larger, is less In favor. Mme. Wattevllle
is supplanted by (iolden Gate, the latter
being the grandest rose of modern intro-
duction, and it there are any failures
with this variety the reason must be late
planting and grown too warm. The
temperature tliat grows Bridesmaid to
the best advantage will just suit Golden
Gate. Theonly unfortunate thing about
the variety is its misleading name. When
it was flrst introduced it was described
as "golden yellow," and disappointing
as belying its name. Hut the rose is
Qrst-class, and we have sort of got used
to its inappropriate cognomen. Its big,
shapely blooms are often as large as
those of American Beauty, on canes two
to four feet long, stiff as reeds. Its ex-
quisite color under favoring conditions
is shell-pink, shading to creamy flesh on
the outer petals. As a cut flower it is
par excellence, being of remarkable sub-
stance, outlasts other roses and is as
durable as carnations in a warm close
room. This splendid rose well deserves
the diplomatic favor it has received at
Washington, aud locally, here and there,
whereitsintrinslcmeritis knowu and ap-
preciated ; ic also commands the highest
pi ice of any of the tea roses, and is the one
most eagerly sought for. I am not quot-
ing alone Irom my experience but have
watched its career at Washington. Like
many another variety plants grown
from select stock will yield best returns,
and early planting is another desidera-
tum.

I note there is much expectancy about
the new red rose Liberty, and if it is well
named I need not take the liberty to
praise It. A good red, sweet scented, and
Winter lorcer, that can be grown along
with Bride and Bridesmaid, will surely
be a boon to the ordinary grower who
has not separate house room tor the
higher temperature required for Meteor.
I hope it won't prove blue as Wootton,
short-stemmed like Bennett or as single
as Princess Bounle. If it Is the ideal red
rose it should have been christened
"Love;" for"love is like the red, red
rose." Well, anyway give us more va-
riety, and we are willing to take some
chances as to quality.

Modern carnations embrace a very
wide range of color, not all of which is
harmonious, but the paucity of both
variety and color In market roses is
rather too marked. Still, were carna-
tions as large as paeonias and rainbow
hued they would not at all supplant the
rose.

Flowers may come, and flowers may go.
Only the rose Is Immortal.

Doubtless the rose ol Paradise will
sweetly adorn the heavenly portals.

Gbove p. Rawson.

IF YOU NEED ROSES

Send us your list for prices.

THEC.A.REESERCO.

URBANA, OHIO,
^nrbolesale Rose Growers.

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BRIDE and 'MAID ROSES fi°S7erS°tJ,"°'''
ILTERNiHTHERiS ""'' '"'*»I:iS'i.'?f foSo."" '"»=

E. I. RAWLINGS, - Quakertown, Pa.

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Crimson, Yellow, White and
Pinic Rambler, JVlagna Cliarta,
Ulrich Brunner, and other
Hybrid Perpetuals

OEUTZIA GnACILIS immediate shipment.

HIRAM T. JONES, Union County Nurseries, ELIZABETH, N.J.

Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

BRIDESMAID EXCELLED BY THIS NEW ROSE

Miss Clara Barton

After rigid tests during the last two years, we are able to state :
I — That its color is a rich, glowing pink, darker than Bridesmaid.
II — That it is an excellent keeper, and sells over the counter better than Bridesmaid.
Ill — That it is a most prolific bloomer with all perfect buds.

Plants in 2% inch pots ready for delivery after February 1.
PRICE : $ 1 5 per 1 00 ; 50 at 1 00 rate ; $ 1 25 per 1 000 ; 250 at 1 000 rate.

HOFFMEISTEK FLORAL CO.

813 Elm street, _ - _ CINCINNATI, OHIO.

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GRAFTED ROSES

Make Money by Starting Right,

GRAFTED ROyKS will produce from liH to 50 per cent, more extra and firHt grade blooms
than own root KoBeH. To arconipliwh tbis however, you havt- to Htart rip;ht with s'lf
edffed Itose cIoiih. projurly grafted on the beet Manettl Btock. Before placlnp: your
order for grafied KoHtH w e -would Invite an inspeetitm of our Roses at Sharon Hill. We u»-e
the best selected Maiietti stock from Messrs Alexander Dickson & Sons, of Belfast. Our
grafting: is done by men of expei ience, and the wood of the different vaiietlie of Roses Is
selected personallv from exceptionally well grown and well ripened Rose plants. The
varieties are AVGl S^XA VICTORIA. BRinK, BK IDKMM AID. SOUV. du
rKKi-^IDEIHX CARNOT, niR»». PIKRPOMX MORGA]K, aud MADAM
HOi^TE, To secure our best sio -k, ORDER AT ONCfc,, us we till in rotation, and
Murch Is the last gruftiug munlh.

PRICES:— From 21/3 inch pots, ftlO.OOfper 100 ; 990.00 per 1000.
We guarantee our plants to be as represented, and at these low prices you can more than
pay for the plants on the first cut of flowers. Address

ROBERT SCOTT & SON. Sharon Hill, Del. Co., PA.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlnff.

Everblooming: and Polyantha sorti, Her-

mosa, Queen Scarlet, Agrippina, D. D.

Brabant, Miniature, Mme. Cecile

Brunner, etc., $5,00 per 100.

Unequaled UrnnrUiP Vigorous

Varieties itnDLnAO Stock

100 1000

Best Mamraoths, strong pot plants.... 13,00 $25.00

*' " rooted cuttings 1.25 10.00

Older " " 1.00 8.00

" strong pot planto 2.50 20.00

ROOTED GERANIUM cuttings.

Double and Blngle, beat variety, lt2.00 per 100'
«16.00 per 1000.

Strong pot plants, $3,011 per 100; $35,00 per
ICOO.

MISCELLANEOUS.

lOO 1000

Ageratam, blue and white..., $1 00 $8 09
" Princess Pauline,., 160

Colens, all leading sorts 1 00 8 Oil

Fuctislas, double and single, . , 2 00 15 00

Feverfew 1 60 18 00

Heliotrope, light and dark.,., 126 10 00

Impatlens Sultanl 2 00

Moon Vines, true SOU 16 OQ

Salvias, KplendenB and Bedman 1 26 10 00

WOOD BROS., -

Mention the FlorlBts'

Ben Ton New York

John YoiinB: tiolfl Nngeet

While I loud Mrs. Geo. AI, Bradt

Rooted cuttings, $6.00 per 100; $40.00 per lOtO.

Jubilee Buttercup

Mora Hill

$3.00 per lOO; $25.00 per 1000.

Amazlndy Daybreak

Meteor Alaska

Thoa. Cartledse Wm. Scott

$8.00 per 100; 16.00 per 1000.

Lizzie McGowan Portia

$1.60 per 100; $18.00 per 1000,

Rooted
Cuttings

Tl

From

Ada !!4pauldlns

Beiij. M. (^iroud

Helie of C'aallewood

Cbl>o

Dorothy Devens

i>oroihr Toler

Eureka

El v*-na

laolden Tropby

Uloi-y of Pacific

L. F. AtklKHon

UelfD BloodRood

il. W. Klemun

G. H. Woodford

J, E. Laeer

J. H.Troy

MIbb Helen Wrlffht

M rcla Jones

$2.00 per 100;

L.ady Flizwynram
Iflnie. F. BersmauD
midse

ftlra. H. T. Mnrdork
I>lluDle WHnamaker
Itlrs. Jerome J onpH
nirn. itlcK. Twombly
ftliiiervH
Mutual Friend
Modesto
Mrs. Perrin
miss IVl. iH, Johnson
Neiiiesla
Pli>k Ivory
Rtver Side
Kosf> (In'en
V. B. Morse
VWiaud-Morel
$17.00 per 1000.

[tlejor lloDnnflon
Mrs S. Iluinpbreys
MnrgarUeGr. bRin
Mrs J.» Wblldin
Mrs.Uenry Koblnson
Tbos. H. UrowD

GulllnBfordil

Gludya !^pauldlDff

Harry May

Ivory

Merry Monarch

Marlon Henderson

W. H. Lincoln

$1.50 per 100.

- - Fishkill, N, Y.

Exebanse whan writing.

January 14, 1899.

Thb f=i-orists' Exchange.

31

HINTS and HELPS.

Evergreen Cypripediums. — None of
the evergreen cypripediums, not even
tliose wortli tlieir weiglit in goid, can
surpass the native C. spectabile in its
showy flowers. A few plants of it in
bloom out of season will not comeamiss
for the decoration of store windows.
Clumps Hhouldbeput in gentle heat now,
keeping them moderately moist all the
time. .\IoBH and flbery peat or half de-
cayed leaves will answer as a material
in which to pot the clumps. When flow-
ered out of season the blooms, some of
them at least, are apt to come pure
white. The yellow-flowered herl^aceous
species are less satisfactory for forcing.

Two Fine Foliage Plants. — Two of

the most striking foliage plants in culti-
vation are iSpha'rogyue latifolia and Cy-
anophyllum magnificum, both of them
belong to the sameorder as ourcommon
Meadow Beauty. They look as if they
would be very difficult to propagate, but
on the contrary, they are exceedingly
easy subjects, so easy that if the condi-
tions are all right, there is no excuse for
losing a cutting. Mossing the tops is a
rather slow and unsatisfactory method,
and, I think, single eye cuttings can be
just as rapidly grown into specimens as
successfully rooted tops. Theplantsare
now in lei's active growth than at any
other period, consequently this is the
best season for putting in the cuttings.
Split the stems, making single eye cut-
tings; shorten back the leaves to within
about two inches of the leaf stalk, leave
about two and a half inches of stem,
(less than this root poorlyi; put flrmly
in sand of warm propagating bed, tak-
ing care that the under part of the piece
of leaf lies flat on the sand, cover with
glass. Rooting will be indicated by the
buds elongating. Pot in thumbs and
keep close for a time.

Anthuriums. — This is the uest time of
the year in which to reconstruct old
plants of theflowering anthurinnis.such
as A. Andreanum.ornatum.and the very
numerous race of hybrids which has
sprung from these two species. New
roots are constantly being thrown out
from near the bases of the leafstalks, and
if these roots are allowed to elongate
above thecompost inthe pot, then it will
be at the expense ofgood flowers. There
will be, wlien tlie plants are fairly well
looked after, a flower for each leaf, the
flower making its appearance shortly
after the leaf is developed. When the
plants are tall, with lotof rootsdangling
from the stem, the top growth should
be cut off, put in the sand bed for a while
with a good brisk bottom lieat. Cover
the sand between the pieces witli a thick
layer of moss and syringe freipiently.
Tills will induce the roots to branch :
after which put in pots, covering all the
roots with moss, fern roots, and old ma-
nure, topping off with fresh spliagnnm.

Musa Ensete. — Where young plants
of the Abyssinian banana (Musa ensete)
are wanted tor planting out next Summer,
seed should be put in as soon as possible-
The seeds are large— nearly, if not quite,
three-quarters of an inch in diameter. An
easy way to secure quick germination is
to bury them an incii deep in the sand of
a propagating bed, in which the heat
ranges anywhere from 70 to 80 degrees,
Fahr , or a jox containing flnely chopped
sphaguum moss, nii.\edwith sand, answers
just as well if kept in a warm place. They
will germinate in two weeks' time. Allow
the flrst leaf to be fully tleveloped before
potting oil". Light and moist heat in abun-
dance bring the plants along very rapidly.

Clerodendron BalTourii. — Rested
plants should be pruned and staked.
When the old ball of earth is reduced, dip
in water, to thoroughly moisten, allowing
the water to dram off before potting.
Where the vines are thick and plump, the
knife should be used sparingly, as the
showy flowers are produced trom short
growths on the old wood. Syringe freely
at first, keeping the soil only moderately
wet until the new roots are formed. This
makes an elegant blooming plant, and one
which should become pupularabout Kaster
time. The plants should make their flow-
ering wood for the following season planted
out-of-doors.

Dielfenbacbia cuttings, soon as fairly
well rooted, should be pitted, not in ordi-
nary soil, but in a mixture of chopped

sphagnum, manure, leaf-mould and sand.
In this the roots fairly revel, provided a
strong, moist heat is given. Alocasias,
and even anthuriums thrive well in the
same material. In potting dieffenbachias,
put them into as small pots as possible,
and when a shift is necessary, they may be
placed three together in a pot, making a
well furnished appearance in a compara
tively short time. D. Baraquiniana, Jen-
mauii, Veitchii, Memoria, Corsii, Bausei
and grandis are among the list. They
won't stand much rough usage, being
somewhat soft in the foliage ; they are.
however, easily got up in quantity.

Begon ia seed of the soft growing kinds,
such as Vernon, Zulu King, Vulcan, and
Erfordise, may be sown now to have
plants in good condition later in four-inch
pots. Sow the seed quite thinly in boxes
or large seed pans, so that p'riiking off
during the very early stages may be
avoided. Bulbils of the half hardy
begouia, known as discolor, or Evans-
ianus, may be planted soon ; the longer
the plants grow at the time of planting
out the finer will be the display of flowers.

BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS.

Cuttings can now be taken of coleus,
fuchsias, Marguerites, ageratums, double
pyretbrums, lobelia and some of the
common begonias intended for use in
window boxes in Summer.

Seed of SINGLE dahlias for bedding
should be sown now.

If not already done, sow now the seeds
of verbenas, centaurea, pansies, double
petunia, gloxinia and a pinch of cineraria
seed. This will give a few flowering
plants for late Summer.

Azaleas and rhododendrons intended
for Easter will need to be watched care-
full.v. Keep them as cool as possible
and water accordingly.

An azalea that was much appreciated
for its color this Christmas was a bright
red called Apollo.

Do not neglect the stock plants of chry-
santhemums or a batch of weak cuttings
will be the result. It would be better to
take cuttings now and propagate from
these later on.

Geraniums should now be in 3-inch
pots.

better shaped plants than If left till later
and put into heat directly from the out-
aide.

Genistas for Easter require but little
forcing. Theseshould now be In a house
just warm enough to keep them grow-
ing. A night temperature of 52 degrees
should bring them in about right.

Seedling ferns can be bought so
cheaply now that it does not pay the
small grower to raise his own stock for
the Hlliiig of ferneries, etc. The dif-
ferent varieties of nephrolepis can be
multiplied very readily by planting old
plants on a bench in a warm house and
letting the runners that form take root in
the soil. When rooted these can be cut
from the parent plant and soon make
nice salable stock.

A Wedding: Decoration.

Our illustration shows a decoration
by Grove P. Rawson, of Elmlra, N. Y.
The whole interior of the church, aich
to arch, was festooned with kalmia
greens studded with incandescents, and
from the center of each arch a large bell

church Oecoration for a VVeddinc

The Madagascar periwinkle, Vin-
ca rosea, for bedding purposes, should be
sown now to have stocky plants in three
inch pots by the beginning of May.
There are three kinds, rose, white wiih
piuk eye, and pure white, all of which
may be had true from seed. They are
among the most satisfactory bedders we
have. Sow in very shallow boxes and
keep near the glass. The temperature of
a carnation house will suit. Pot into
thumbs when large enough, shifting later
into threes in which tliey will begin
blooming.

Begonia Gloire de Lorraine was

raised by Lemoine about eight years ago.
It is said to be a cross between B. soco-
trana, a species discovered in the Island of
Socotra by Prof. Bayley Balfour, and the
old B. Dregei As a winter bloomer it is
one of the flnest of all the recent hybrids.
It will succeed with less heat than B.
socotrana, the flowers are bright pink and
produced in great profusion.

Poinsettias, from which the flowers
have been cut, should be kept on the dry
side for the remainder of the Winter.
Plants which were heeled in on benches,
should the room be wanted, may be lifted,
reduced to the old ball, and put closely
together in boxes, storing beneath
benches. G. W. O.

Roses being grown the second year
should have a judicious trimming out of
blind wood, which will be found^benefl-
cial to them. Do not feed too much
liquid manure during these short days.

Smilax. — If the bed seems weak or im-
poverished, a top-dressing of well rotted
manure may be applied with good re-
sults.

Habrisii lilies. — Keep these free from
green fly and never let them suffer from
want of water.

Hydrangeas for Easfershould now be
in a warm house. I'letjuent syringings
are beneflcial to thein, and unless the
plants are very much root-bound it is
not advisable to givethemllquid manure
until the buds show. Small bunches of
tobacco ^tems placed on the benches will
keep down green fly ; it this be not done
a slight fumigation will at times be nec-
essary.

Hybrid Roses In pots, for Easter,
should now be in a cool house. A slight
syringing on bright days will be of bene-
fit to them and help them to break. Be
careful about giving too much water;
until the growths have got well started
very little water is required.

Spiraea if not potted should be at-
tended to now and put In a cool house
to start gradually. Treated In this way
the clumps start more evenly and make

depended, with a pear-shaped Incandes-
cent tor clapper. Where the greens met a
large bunch of-'speciosum lilies was tied
with broad satin ribbon. The center
arch was conspicuous lor its size and
graceful arrangement of white and pink
Lilinm spcciosuin, caught together with
narrow pink satin ribbon. in loops and
folds. The arch was surmounted by a
huge bunch of L. auratum. On the ros-
trum were three loosely arranged pyra-
mids of pink and white lilies, five, seven
and fifteen feet in height, flanked by
palms. The wreath that is prominent in
the picture was a huge affair on an easel,
and the festoons of electric light united
in a canopy overhead and gracefully fell
to the floor in curves. The long strands
of Incandescents were a brilliant back-
ground for plants and flowers. The
organ loft was banked high with palms
and at the base massed with lilies. In a
large space to the right was.'another
high bank of palms, with vases of lilies
in the foreground.

Mr. Rawson says: "It was a Illy wed-
ding and the six bridesmaids' bouquets
were each a different variety of L.specio-
sum. The Priedieu of pink and white
satin was also garlanded in pink lilies.
' And yet I say unto you, that Solomon
in all his glory was not arrayed like one
of these.' I reler^to lilies, not brides or
bridesmaids."

32

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Contents.

Books, New

Briefs fob Bdsy Florists . . . .

BnslNKSS OOTLOOK, THE . • . 2'

Carnations

Cataloodes Receited

Cemeteries, Winter Decorations for .

Christmas Trade

Correspondence ..*...
Echoes FROM ■the Alleys . . . .

Glass

Hints and Helps

N. Y. Botanical Garden . . . .

N. y. Florists' Club

Novelties

Nursery Department

Pamphlets Acknowledged

Pbrbonals

Rosy Chat, A

Seed Trade Report

Trade Notes:

Detroit

BulTalo, Providence

Boston, Chicago. Hamilton, Ont., Mon-
treal, Piltauurg, St. Louis, St. Paul .

New York, Philadelphia . . . .

BHitlraore, Cincinnati . . . .

New Orleans, Washington

Orange, N. J., Indianapolis, LouiaviUe,

Poughkeepsie, N. Y

Wedding Decoration, A (lllua.l

Superiutendent Wm. Falconer, of Schen-
ley Fark, Pittsburg, returned Wednesday
from Jamaica, West Indies. Mr. Falcouer
succeeded in making Beveral additious to
his increasing aud interesting collection
of economic plants.

A neat card, containing wholesale quo-
tations of prices for cut flowers and
plants, is being distributed by W. A.
McFaddeu, Cincinnati, O. On one side is
given the prices for the month, and on
tlie reverse a monthly calendar.

H. Kretschmar, West Nyack, N. Y.,
called this week and showed us several
very promising seedling carnations in
light aud dark pinks; one, a deep cerise,
measured hve inches across, but it was a
" burster."

The latest issue of Florilegium Harle-
mense contains linecolored jilates of hya-
cinth Mont Blanc; tulips Joost Van
Vondel, red, and its white sport; a collec-
tion of Spanish iris, together with brief
histories and descriptions of the various
subjects illustrated.

Bulletin 68 of the Division of Ento-
mology, Departmentof Agriculture.gives
the results of successtul trapping of sow
bugs in a lettuce house Ijy potato slices
poisoned with Paris green. Good, juicy
potatoes were sliced, and a slice placed
to about every other plant, Paris green
being puffed on the slices while they were
in place. The bugs preferred the poisoned
material to the lettuce plants.

American Seed Trade. — The Execu-
tive Committee of the American .Seed
Trade Association will hold its mid-Win-
ter meeting at the Paik Avenue Hotel,
New York, on Tuesday, .January ] 7, at
11 A. M. This meeting is to perfect plans
and decide upon the place of next an-
nual meeting, arrange program, etc.

New York Botanical Garden.

At the annual meeting of the corpora-
tion of the New York Botanical Garden
held January 9, Dr. N. L. Brittou, secre-
tary aud diiector-in-chief of the Society,
who is emeritus professor of botany in
Columbia I'uiversity, submitted a report
on the year's work at the Garden. This
reviewed the work of the last year on
tlif grounds and buildings in the Garden
tract of 250 acres in the northern part
of Bronx I'ark. The herbaceous coUec.
Hon, it was reported, had been laigely
augmented, mostly by plants grown
from seed in the nurseries, and, in all,
there had been i!, 110 species and varie-
ties, contained in sixty-two families,
under cultivation duiing the season.
This was a gain of nearly seven hundred
species over the record for ISOT. The
removal of shrubs from the nurseries and
borders to the plain northeast of the
museum building, set apart lor the fruti-
cetum, was begun in October, the report
said, and by the end of the season 195
species had been installed. The plants
had been grouped in natural families,
with due consideration for the positions
of future roads aud paths as provided in
the general plans, which contemplate a
large auiouut of greensward between the
plantations. Ihe setting of trees not
hitherto lepresented iu tiie grounds in
places planned lor them in the arbore-
tum spaces was carried on through both
Spring and Autumn. .\ list of the sijecies
set out, together with those native to
the tract or long-established, numbered
17N kinds.

The entire range of thirteen green-
houses will cover an area, exclusive of
cellar space, of about -45,000 square feet.
Heat will be supplied Irom the central
power house, aud will be under perfect
control, HO that a temperature of 70 de-
grees can be maintained in every building
during the coldest weather. About 2:^,-
000 specimens were mounted for the her-
barium in the last year, and the whole
mounted collection now numbers 30,000
specimens.

In this issue we present the views of
leading firms on the business outlook for
the year just entered upon. With buj
one or two exceptions the opinions ex-
pressed are roseate. The matter of ex-
tending credits apijears to be receiving
more careful couMderatiou and a curtail-
mentof credit, wherever fouiul necessary,
has been productive of easier collections
and fewer Hnancial losses the past year
than formerly. 'I'his is encouraging and
demonstrates that the trade is on the
right path. While Time may, and un-
doubtedly will eventually bring about a
complete revolution of present credit
methods in this trade, too much atten-
tion cannot meantime be given to the
study of this vital factor in business
operations. We again emphasize the
need of greater co-operation and less sen-
timent asmaterialagencies in the realiza-
tion of the "weeding out" process, so
essential to placing credit matters on a
satisfactory basis.

President Plumb made several excel-
lent suggestions in his address to the
New York Florists' Club, .Monday even-
ing last, among them being tliat the t lub
begin work at once looking to inviting
the S. A. F., to New York City in 1000;
that an exhibition be given by the Club
some time this year, aud that the asso-
ciation put In operation some method
whereby it can offer protection to its
commercial members against irresponsi-
ble parties in the trade. We would like
to emphasize Mr. Plumb's remarks
which we heartily endorse, in each of
these particulars, and urge that he
be helped to put his propositions into
execution, not only by the members of
the New York Florists' Club, but also by
the local craft, generally.

Mr. Plumb's administration during the
past year has been a most satisfactory
one in many respects. That the Club has
every confidence in his executive ability
Is demonstrated by his re-election as
president. We look forward to his sec-
ond term of office as being still more
progressive, and trust that among the
features to mark its advancement will
be the successful culmination of his prac-
tical and sensible recommendations just
referred to.

What should prove an interesting com-
petition at the meeting of the Carnation
Society at Philadelphia, February 16
and 17 next, is the contest for the
"Michel cup," offered to "the Florists'
Club whose members secure the highest
total of awards at this exhibition of the
Society." Lfical pride should stimulate
every Floiists' Club in the country to
enter this, the first combination compe-
tition in the history ol the Society.

The need for a good and profitable to
grow red carnation is evidenced by the
encouragement given to cultivators. In
the number ol special premiums set aside
this year for " red seedings."

All interested should write Secretary
Herr. Lancaster, Pa., for a copy of the
schedule.

William Scott, whose "Seasonable
Hints," were published by the .\meriean
Florist, for several years, as a guide to
commercial growers, acute and other-
wise, inalieH the following remarks in
the columns of The Florists' Keview
regarding the upe of Jadoo for orchid
culture: "I have very recently seen
such grand results irom the use of
Jadoo with several genera of orchids
that I am not afraid to say, add about
a fourth of Jadoo to thfe whole compost
mixture. Firm the compost well round
the roots and keep the plants well ele-
vated. Suiface the soil with half an inch
of live sphagnum. It is good for appear-
ance and beneficial to the plants. VVater
rather sparingly for the first few weeks
till growth is assured, but freciuently
give a light syringing and keep in a night
temperature of 55 to 60 degrees."

The regents of the University of the
.State of New York have appointed Dr.
E. P. Felt to the position of State Euto
mologist, rendered vacant by the death
of Dr. Lintner. Professor F'eit was the
late Dr. Lintner's assistant in the oltice
since 1895, and is well qualified for the
place. He was born in iSalem, Mass.,
January 7, 1868, worked his way
through the Massachusetts Agricultural
College, graduating in 1891. '1 here he
made a specialty oi entomology, became
a specialist to the gypsy moth commis-
sion, and subsequently spent three years
at Cornell under Professor Comstock.

New Books.

Der Praktikche Schnittblumkn-
zucHTER DEK Neijzeit " by Otto Schmef-
busch, Bonn, Germany, 224 pages.

This practical book, with its long
name, which iu English means "The
Modern Practical Cut F'lower Grower, " is
one of the mostcarefully prepared w'orks
of its kind. Every flower is handled in
a clear, practical manner; no useless
words or phrases are to be found, and
all the matter is original to a high de-
gree, being entirely a nprrative of the
author's own experience, as one of the
largest cut flower growers in (Jermany.
W'hilethe methodsadoptedby him would
not hold good in every inetancein Amer-
ica, they are ol such an original char-
acter that everyone interested can find
much profit bj' their study. One of the
most important features of the book is,
that under every partlc ular method of
culture, the cost of production as well
as theproHts are tabulated. W'hilethese
items could not beused here, the methods
employed by the author, could easily be
adopted. He states that one great
trouble with all growers is that they
are working blindly and do not know
what things cost them. As an example
of his method of ascertaining the cost of
production, we citethefollowiug: Under
the head of " Forcing of Lily of the Val-
ley," he bases his calculations on the
forcing of 400,000 pips, the total cost of
which he estimates at 12,288 marks aud
40 pfennigs, or in our own coin about
$3,072.00. He considers a loss of 80,-
000 pips as unsalable, leaving a bal-
ance of 320,000, which are sold in Ger-
many at the average rate of $12.50 per
1 ,000, giving a total of *4,000. Accord-
ing to the calculationsotthe author this
gives a profit of about 23 per cent, upon
the investment.

Everyone who has a knowledge of the
German language should procure a copy
of this book, which has had very favor-
able comment in Germany. All its pages
show the careful, painstaking character-
istics of the German.

Edwin A.Seidewitz.

New York Florists' Club.

The first meeting of thenew year, Mon-
day last, wasfairly well attended, Presi-
dent Plumb in the chair. Reports were
read by .Secretary Young, Treasurer
Weathered, W. J. Stewart, the chair-
man of the Entertainment and Essay
Committee, giving in detail the work
accomplished during the past year. The
treasurer's reportshowed that 139 mem-
bers were in good standing; 35 had been
dropped from the roll and two had re-
signed. The finances of the Club were
generally satisfactory, a considerable
sum for back dues, however, showing on
the books.

A pleasing feature in connection with
the leportof the Entertainment Commit-'
tee was the announcement that the com-
mittee in supplying the splendid treats
fuinished during the past twelvemonth
had not exhausted the appropriation
made for its purposes.

The annual dinner committee could
only report progress, as owing to the
serious illness of his wife Chairman L.
Hafner had been unable to give the mat-
ter the necessary attention.

The Committee on Awards reported
having made an inspection of the new
pinkcarnation Melbaatthe greeenhouses
of John N. May Summit N. J., and recom-
mended that the Club's certificate be
given the variety which scored 85 points
under the rules and regulations.

Mr. O'Mara for the Legislative Com-
mittee stated that the report of this
committee with respect to the Customs
House matter was in the hands of the
secretary S. A. F. and woufd appear in
due time in the trade press.

The motion to amend the by-law deal-
ing with the nomination and election of
officers was lost after considerable dis-
cussion. Though characterized as "cum-
bersome" "in some respects foolish"
"indirect" and otherwise condemned by
the use of adjectives of a more or less
derogatory nature thesystem at present
in vogue, though like the old-time viva
vocf and cloture method not without its
drawbacks, wasapparently for Ihe nonce
considered ample as affording scope for
the full exercise of the rights of all the
members in the matter of nominating
and electing officers, and so meantime
will obtain.

The Club decided to make the initia-
tion fee in future three instead of Bve
dollars.

The medals of the Club were awarded
as follows: The gold medal to W. A.
Manda, South Orange, N. J., who had
obtained 13 certificates for subjects ex-
hibited during tlie past year; the silver
medal to C.W.Ward, Queens, N. Y., with
two ceititicates, and the bronze medal
to T. W. Weathered's Son, New York,
with one certificate. The medals will be
suitably inscribed and presented to the
recipients at next meeting.

A suggestion by Mr. O'Mara, that in
the formation of future committees on
awards, experts on various plants, such
as roses, orchids, carnations, etc., be ap-
pointed as a sub-committee, and their
assistance called in whenever necessary,
was favorably received by President
Plumb, who will no doubt put it into
execution the coming year.

The President then read his address in
which he thanked thevarious eoiumittees
and the members forassistance rendered.
He believed, in view of the work now
being done by the horticultural press as
regards providing cultural hints for its
readers, that the Club should look to the
promotion of sociability and recreation
more than to the provision of elaborate
essays, as being more acceptable to the
majority. He counselled a charitable
spirit ; " let us remember that we are liv-
ing among men who are imperfect, and
if we cannot be as good as we should
like to he, let us try to be as good as we
can." He urged the necessity of the Club
giving this year an exhibition, however
small; and thought some action should
be taken looking toward inviting the
S. A. F. here in 1900. He advised that
something be done by the Club with a
view to i)rotecting the commercial trade
against irresponsible parties; advocated
attendance at the bowling alleys so that
the New York team might at Detroit
"come out a winner just for variety,"
and closed his interesting remarks b.v
calling for suggestions for the good of
the craft in general. During his speech
Mr. Plumb was freonently applauded

There were on exhibition a vase of
mixed carnations, ais^o tomatoes and
mushrooms from the President; carna-
tion Mnud Adams, exhibited by Frank
Niquet, Patchngue, L. I., a variety
already certificated by the Club, the

January 14, 1899.

The Pl-orists' Exchange.

33

flowers now shown being highly com-
mended. The color , an attractive ceriee,
seema even better than last year, and the
stems longer— some of them being thirty
inches. Joseph J owell, Pateisun, N. J.,
showed a vase of carnation Governor
Griggs intineshape; it was recommended
that an inspection of this variety be
made by the committee on the premises
of the originator.

Paul Herliowitz, of H. .\. Bayersdorfer
& Co., Philadelphia, was an interested
visitor.

Glass.

The American Glass Co. has changed
the classification of certain sizes of glass,
restoring them to about the same prices
as before the cbangeof la.st .May. Among
the sizes affected is lCx24, and florists
should now be able to get this popular
size at from 15 to 20 per cent, less than
during the past season.

OBITUARY.

Robert Mathison.

Robert Mathison, a well-known land-
scape gardener and florist, died on Sat-
urday, January 7, at the residence of his
Bon-in-law, Chailes K. Sorber, 4179
Ridge avenue. Philadelphia, fr(tm general
debility, aged eighty-seven years. Mr.
Mathison was bom in 1811, at Peebles,
Scotland, but came to .\merica at the
age of sixteen years, locating on Long
Island, where he learned the tiade of
florist. For a number of years he had
chaigeof the Pratt garden tin l.emon
Hill. He superintended the landscaping
of tile princijial residences on School lane
and Indian Queen lane, at (iermantown.
At the age of HIty years he enlisted in
Company F., 114th Regiment, (Joins'
Zouaves, serving until the battle of Get-
tysburg.

Theodore WWtson.

Theodore Whitson, died Thursday .")th
Inst, at Atglen, Chester county, Pa.
Death was due to heart trouble, from
which deceased had been a sufferer for
several years. He was fifty eight years
old, and for the past twenty yearz had
resided in Chester county, where he was
engaged In the florist business. Deceased
was a veteran of the Civil War, and
fought in the battles of Fredericksburg
and Chancellorsville. A widow and five
children survive him.

Winter Decorations for Cemeteries.

The florists of Greenwood Cemetery,
Brooklyn, .\. Y., report that the placing
of emliiems on the graves of departed
friends through the Winter season is a
custom that is growing more in favor
each year. This practice is not conflned
to any particular class of people, the
fifty-cent evergreen wreath being as
much in demand as the more elaborate
and costly ones. Metal designs so much
In use late years, are not called for to
any great extent now. Wreaths of dried
moss trimmed with immortelles have
found great favor, and the demand for
these has been very large. .Vest in requi-
sition for this purpose is the wreath of
holly. .\ wooden frame, with glass
cover, for placing over a grave, is becom-
ing very popular. Inside this frame a
bed of cape flowers is made, with letter-
ing or design worked in immortelles.
These are generally placed over the grave
about Thanksgiving Day and allowed
to remain through the Winter. The flor-
ists located around the cemetery supply
these frames and find quite a demand for
them.

Providence.

The Market.

Business the past week has shown
a gratifying increase, thougli since Christ-
mas It had been rather quiet. '1 he trade
!n cut flowers and plants duiing ( hrist-
.mas week was by far the best experienced
here In a number of years, with prices
ruling at a great advance, 50 and 75 per
cent, in some instances. The market is
now becoming much more settled and
prices are down again to those main-
tained before the holidays. The past
week has witnessed the occurrence of
several social functions in fashionable
circles that has created an additional de-
mand for the best of stock.

Carnations are plentiful and good,
while rosessliow a shortage of A I stock.
This, however, has been tile case with
this market for a number of seasons.
The cause is apparent, in the fact that

but few patrons are willing to pay a
suflJcient price to warrant the carrying
in stock of the best to be found. Of
course, there are a few exceptions to this
rule but not enough to speak much of.

Violets are in good quality aud quan-
tity. Tulips made their appearance here
within a week, but a majority of them
are white or very pale pink. Paptr
Whites and hyacinths are in good quan-
tity.

Jottings.

Timothy Mee, one of the flrst Park
Commissioners, of Wonsoocket, died at
his home in that city recently.

Quite a number of the guild are suffer-
ing from an attack o[ the grip.

Robert H. Black, of Bristol, was mar-
ried a few tlays ago at Boston to Miss
Waggle M. Rankin, of that city, by Rev.
Dr. Ltiailes Parkhuist, the celebrated re-
former of New Yolk City. Upon the
arrival of the couple at their home in
Bristol a number of friends tendered
them a reception.

W. H. M.

CATALOGUES RECEIVED.

I^E^Dfc,H ii ?^oNs, Plj mouih, Euglanil.— Price
Lisi ut Feiunius.

H. Hgnkel, Darmstadt, Qermany.— Illus-
trated cataiuKue uf plants.

John Peed & Sons. West Norwood, London,
Eng.— Illustrated catalogue of seeds.

Miss C H. Lippincott, Minneapolis, Minn.—
Catalogue ol Piower Seeds. Illustrated.

O. A. E. Baldwin, Bridgman, Mich.— Cata-
logue of bruit Plants, Weed Potatoes, etc.

Oliver H. Drew, Hiberuia, N. Y.— Illus-
trated Catalogue oi Seeds, Plants, Bulbs, etc.

W. W. Bahnard & Co., Chicago.— Prelimi-
nary Wholesale Price List of Florists' Flower

Seeds.

California Norserv Co., Niles. Cal.—

Catalogue and Price List (No. 3) of Nursery
Stock.

Crane Bros., Westfteld, Mass.— Price List of
Linenold Guods, including seamless trunks for
carrying cut tiowers.

Iowa Seed Company, Des Moines, la.— Cat-
alogue of seeds, plants, etc., with a list of nov-
elties and specialiies.

F. Barteldes & Co., Lawrence, Kas.— Price
List and Descriptive Catalogue of Seeds. Nur-
sery Stock, Implements, etc.

J. KoscoE Fuller & Co., Floral Park, N.

v.— Catalogue ol Flower and Vegetable Seeds,
Bulbs, new and rare Plants. Illustrated.

J. M. Thorudrn, & Co., New York.— Trade
Price List flilustraied) of Garden, Flower,
Tree, Agricultural and Herb Seeds, also a list
of Gladioli and other Spring Bulbs. Very
complete.

August Kolker & Sons. New York.—
Traiie list ot Select Seeds, Spring Bulbs and
Horticuliural Sundries. A novelty jn the latter
lini'isThe Perfect Int^ect Desiroyer, which, it
is said, does away with fumigation in green-
houses.

T. W. Wood & Sons, Richmond, Va.— De-
scriptive Catalot^ue ol Field, Farm and Garden
Seeds. During the past yfear, in order to tacili-
tate the prop- r handling of this ttrm's busi-
ness, the southern Railway Company built a
special track runDing up to the Urm's ware-
houses.

James M. Thorbdrn & Co., New York.—

Annual descriptive catalogue ot seeds "the
largest colliction in the world." One of the
most complete and interesting catalogues
that comes to our desk. A history of the
growth of this firm since its foundation by
Grant Thurburn, written by Professor L. H.
Bailey, forms part of this year's introductory
addi ess, showing the great development of the
firm's business. Photographs of the founders
accompany the text. The chapter on war-
ranties, directions for cultivation of vege-
tables, and making a botbed, planting and
other tables are all valuable adjuncts of this
very instructive pamphlet.

Burpee's Farm Annual, 1899, W. Atlee
Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, Pa.— We have
been favored with an advance copy of this
yearly welcme visitor, which tells " the plain
truth about seeds." Its 18U pages are replete
with valuable information, the descriptif)ns
and chardcteristics of the various subjects
obtained from Burpee's seeds being very
elaborately and clearly set forth. The list of
novelties, always a valuable one. Is more com-
prehensive than ever, and includes among
other things Combination tomato a hand-
some colored plate of which is also furnished,
Samiago water melon, also new things in
besos, lettuce, gquash, etc., in vegetables ;
while the lists of sweet peas, plants, etc., have
been augmented wbh all that is newest and
best in these respecti.'e lines. As regardssweet
peas we doubt if any other seed houf-e cata-
logues such a large number of varieties, this
firm's list now embracing 145 kuKis, exclusive
of S'l-called "double?," descriptions of which
are also given The colored plates of this now
very popular flower are really '* things of
beauty." All in nil, the Farm Annual for 1899
is up to the high standard of its prede-
cessors, and shows the same careful seleclion
of the good things offered that has always
been a characteristic of this firm's catalogue.

Index to Advertisements

IM THIS ISSVE.

Vincent R J 4 Son .. 26

Weatlicrby O W 38

Wood BroB 3U

YatesDQiOo :18

Heliotrope

Park Nursery 38

Vincent K J ii Son .. 26

Ljaiitiiiia..

Vincent 1: J i Sou... 2B
Oiclilda.

QreyQH 41

Ljiget & Uurrell 41

Siebrecht & Son SB

WlUowmead Uardns 41

PaIiiis. llVrns urid
Det^urntlvc t^lunts

Bader John 29

BeciierFred 0 29

Oraig Robt di Son ... SJ

EisBle (J 44

Eisele J G 88

EujmanB Qeo M ... 1^8

Ellis & Pollworth. . 29

Fisher & Son 38

Foster LH 29

Grey Q H S8

Ueacock Jos 29

McFaddenEC 22

MerkelO&Son 38

Nlquet F 29

PiersonFltCo 21

Backham a A... . 2?

tieawanhaka O'h'a.. 29

SchultheisA 26

Siebrecht t Son 29

Weston Hi Co 29

WIttboldOeo 29

WhittoniSons 19

Pansy Plants.

Jennings E B 11

SolUn G & Co 41

Petunias

Hughes George J . . . . 80

National Plant Co... 30

WeatherbyUW 38

Poinxetlia

SiebrechtW H 38

Pi-iiiiiilas

BlancA&Co 44

Bader John 29

Mader k Stemple Co 26

Roaca

Berger H H 4 Co 44

CraigUobt & Son.... »i

Diijgee & Conard Co ao

Elizabeth Nurs Co .. 23

Ellwanger & Barry.. 35

HoffmeisterFlor'lCo 3l1

Jones H T 30

Joosleu CH 29

Llttlelleld H F 27

Nanz & Neuner 29

NaflPlantOo....30, 36

Onwerkerk P 23

RawlingsEl 30

Rawson G P 28

ReeserC A Co 3o

ReinbergBroB 26

SchmitzFWO 29

ScotlRob't * Sons.. 27

Slebrecht & Son ... . 29

Storrs & Harrison Oo 35

Wood Bros 3«

Smilax

Boerner Fred 41

Easlburn LB 27

Kier Wm 27

Ti-iKleacuntia

FlsheriSon 38

Verlienaa

DanleyST 38

Dillon J L 38

BumfeldO 26

Michel P,t BOo.... 38

Vinci nt R J ii Son .. 26

WocdBros 3D

Viiiea*

Baldwin A J 38

VIolcta

Ohlnnlck W J 28

Elsele 0- . 44

Freeman .S: Fletcher 28

Minor W L 28

Renard Jos 26

Sea Cliff Nursery ... 28

Whitton * Sons 29

Vegetable Plants

Vincent B Jr & 8on. 26

Mi.ccllaneoufe

Boerner Fred 41

Breuuemau J D 41

Felthousen J E .38

Greene i Underbill 38

Eanis C A & Co 38

Herr D K 38

HnghOKGeoJ 30

HumfeldC a6

Insall A: Leadbetter. 36

Jackson KB 44

Kidd W M 28

LoeanAve G'houses 41

NaiionalPlantOi... 36

Storrs & Harrison Co 35

Vincent R Jr * Sons 26

WoodBros 30

Alternantllera

RawlingsEI, 30

Seawauhaka 9ba... 29

Alyssuni

Elsele C 41

Antllericum

MerkelC&Bon 38

Asparagus

Blanc A 4 Co 44

Emmans Geo M 28

EJJliiti W H 41

McFadden EC 22

Merkel C 4 Son 88

Seawanbaka Ofas. .. 29

Begonias

BaldwlnAJ 38

National Plant Co.. . 36

Bougalnvilleaa

EiseleJ 0 38

Cannaa

Oonard 4 JonesCo.. 23

Holmes HL 23

Insall 4 Leadbetter . 36

UerkelC4Sou 38

SeawanhakaQreen'h 29

Carnatlona

BesoldO 28

Black, Chas 27

CbicagoCamationCo 27

Cottage Gardens.. . . 21

Craig Robt & Son . . . 30

Davis AB4Son ... 26

Doruer t 4 Sous Oo. 27

Emmans Geo M 28

EastbnrnLB 27

Freeman & Fletcher 28

Qrall6rt4Co 27

Hancock O 4 Sod... 26

HerrAM 27

Kelr W 27

Lilllelield H F 27

Morris Floral Co 27

Murphy Wm 27

Natu nal Plant Co . . . 36

Nlquet F 27

Park Nursery 38

Penurock Co 27

Rackliam G A 27

ReinbergBroB 26

Renard Jos 27

ShelmlreWR 27

Stover Floral Co 26

SwayneWm 26

Taylor E J 27

TowellJos 27

Weber H 4 Sons.... 27

Wieland M 26

WoodBros 30

Chrjrsanllicnianis

American Rose Co... 28

Bunyard Harry A... 28

Elsele 0 44

EifceleJG 38

Rawson Grove P. . . 28

Smith N 4 Son 28

Vincent R Jr 4 Son. 26

Weber H 4 Sons 27

Wood Bros 30

Clnerarlaa

Park Nursery 38

Whitton & Sons.... 38

C'olena

Emmans Geo M — 28

Herr DK 38

Seawanbaka Qhs 29

Wentberby O W.... 38

Cyclamen

Beaulleu H 23

Elchholz H 3R

Emmans Geo M 28

Mader4 8templeCo 26

tircranlama.

BaldwlnAJ 88

Eichholz H .18

Elsele J Q 38

EniniansOeoM 28

Fisher 4 8 n 38

Harris O A & Co 38

Herr DK 38

Lrpan Ave Qhouse.. 41

Mader & Stemple Co 26

Nanz ^ Neuner 28

Nali' nal Plant Co... 36

Pari; Nursery 8b

Sandiford B 38

Fruit and Orna-
menlal Trees

Black Chas 23

Ohlnnlck W J 86

Ellwanger 4 Barry.. 36

F 4 F Nurseries 36

Longadorf C L 23

Moon W HOo 23

MoonSam'lO 29

Pullen Alei 36

Storrs 4 HarrlsonCo 35

WatsonTR 23

Slirubs anil Her-
baceous Plants

Bader Jno 29

BergerHHSCo 44

Black Chas 36

Ellwanger 4 Barry.. 35

F & F Nurseries 35

Jones H T 30

Joostm C H 29

Moou.WmHCo 23

Moon Sam'l 0 29

Nanz 4 Neuner 29

Onwerkerk P 23

SchmitzFWO 29

Schultheis Anton... 26

Storrs 4 HarrlsonCo 35

Watson T R V3

VIncaanfl Climbers

BergerH H 4 Co.... 41

Elsele C 41

Elizabeth NurseryOo 23

Ellwanger 4 Barry. . 85

Joosten 0 H 29

Moon W H Oo 23

Nanz 4 Neuner 29

Onwerkerk P 23

Watson T R 23

Ee&eral Mi

Aniiouiif*'iii('iif
Bobblok & AlkiDB .. i

Aui'tioncr' a

British Hoit. Abs'd..
McCarthy N F & Co.

ksery Slock.

.«mnll Fruits

BlackChas.. 23

Conard AJoresCo. 23

Ellwanger & Bari^,. 35

Storrs 4 HarrlsonCo 36

Board of Trade.

National Florists'.... 35

Boolcs and Peri-

UlllCUls

Hort'ural Advertiser 39

Bulb anil Roots

Berger H H 4 Co.... 44

Black Chas 27

Blanc A 4 Co 44

Ctucas& Boddingtou

Oo 21

Elliott Wm. 4 Sons. 22

Endicott J 4 Co 22

Faust HUftCo 22

Holmes H L 23

Hnlsebosob Bros 22

McFaddenEC 22

N. Y. Mkt. Q. Assn.. 23

Nanz .S: Neuner 29

Onwerkerk p 23

Pullen Alex 86

Rolker Aug. & Sons. 23

SchmitzFWO 29

SeaOliff Nursery ... 28

Htumpp Si Walter Co 22

Thorbu-n J M 4Co. 23

Vlck's Jas Sons.-. . 29

Vincent R Jr 4 Son . 26

Business Cards.

HillEO 4 Co 41

Bnalncas Oppor-
tunities.. 37

Cut li lowers

Allen J K 10

Allen WS 40

Baker W J 40

Bassett 4 Washburn 41

Cut Flower E«oh... 4u

Decker, Blauvelt Co 40

Dumont & Co 41

Galvln4Co 40

Onnther W H 40

Hart MIobael A 40

Holten 4 Hunkel Oo. 41

Horan E O 40

Easting Wm F. . . . 40

Keir W 27

KeUDicott Bros Co. 41

Enetan UA . ig

Lang Jnllna 40

Langjahr A H 40

Lager 4 Hurrell ... 41
MacDonald 4 Mo-

ManuB 40

McCarthy NF4O0. 4>

McFaddenEC 22

Moss Geo M 41

Niessen Leo 41

N T Out Flower Oo 40

Pennook Samuel S. 40
Pittsburg Out Flow.

erCo 41

ReldEdw 41

ReinbergBroB 10

Sheridan W F 40

Smith WO 41

St. Louis Cut Fl. Co. 40

Sutherland Geo A.. . 40

Traendly * Sohenok. 40
Vaughan, McEellar

4 Winterson 40

Welch Bros 40!

WIetor Bros 41

Wlllowniead Gardns 41

Wilson MiBSCB 41

Wors O W 40

Tonng John 41

YonngThoBjr 40

Bvergreena. Cut
Ferns, Etc.

(Decorative Greenery).

Collins TboB 41

KelseyHP 41

Eervan L W 4 F B. . 41
ulcksecker Ohaa U.. 41

fti'crll.iicrs

Aschmann G 39

Brown L 8 39

Grlflitu 4 Turner Co 39
Red Towers Green-
houses 39

RippergerG 39

Florist. ' Kapplles

Bayersdorfer H 4 Oo 44

BoHion Letter (-0 ... 39

Cefrey Letter Co ... 37

Conle% John & Son.. 39

Crane Brcs 39

Galvin 4 Co 40

Herrmann A 44

Hollon 4_Hunkel Co. 41

Easting Wm f 40

Eennicott BrosOo .. 41

Enehn CA.. 40

Long DanI B 41

McCarthy Nr40o.. 40

Meyer JO 4Co 39

Seed ft Keller S9

Sutherland G A 40

Vaugban. McEellar

* Winterson 40

Flower Pota, Tuba
Vases, etc.

Hews A H 4 Oo 39

Hilfinger Bros 39

McCarthy N F 4 Oo. 40
WhIUdIn Pottery Oo 39

Q'honse Building.
Hcatintr, Ventilat-
ing Apparatus and
Fittings.

OarmodyJD 42

Oowen N 's Bona 42

DIetsch A & Oo 43

QlbUn4 0o 43

Gibbons H'y W 43

Gorton 4 Lidger-

wood Co 43

Hlppard B 43

Hltchings 4 Oo. . 43

International Heater

Co 13

Jackson J H 43

Jacobs 8 & Sons.. . . 43
Lookland Lumber Co 42
Lord 4 Bnmham Oo 48
Uoninger John 0 Oo 12

Mvers ft Co 43

Ormsby E A 42

Quaker City MactaOo 42
Richmond Stove Oo. 42

Scollay J A 13

Van Home Griffen

4Co 13

Weber O8&O0 42

WolfAQftBro 42

G r e e u h f) use Sup-
plies, Tools, Ktc.

Davie J W 39

Deming Oo 39

Elliott Wm 4 Sons. 22

Lager 4 Hurrell 41

Murphey W 37

Pierce F O Co 42

Smooth On Mfg. Oo. 42

WolfAQftBro 12

Wooden Goods Co.. 39

Insecticides and
Fnnglt Idea

Fans' HG ft Co 89

Griffltb 4 Turner Co 89

Kraft PlantTonicOo 39

RoseMfgOo 39

Ryerson U C 39

Skabcnra DipOo 43

StoothoffBA 34

Inanranea

Florist Fire Ins Assn 39

FIorlatHailABS'n... 39

Jadoo Fibre.

American Jadoo Oo. 12
Jadoo Fibreft Liquid 39

Alu'.lirooni Spawn

Elliott Wm 4 Sons. 22
Faust H G 4 Oo Sg

Seefl*

American Rose Oo. . 26

Beaulleu H 23

Berger HH4Co...21,44

Bucibee H W 23

BunyardHA 23

Burpee WA ft Co.... 23
Clucas&Boddington

Co 21

DreerHA 22

Elliott Wm4 S ns.. 22

Griffith & Turner Co 89
Jackson 4 Perkins

Co 23

Jennings E B 41

Johnson 4 Stokes... 23

McFaddenEC 22

N T Mkt G Assn.... 28

Nanz & Neuner 29

Plant Seed Co 23

Roemer F 22

Rolker A ft Sons.... 33

RuppJohn F 53

SchillerJL 23

SoltauOftCo 41

Stumpp 4 Walter Co 22

Vicfs Jai Sons 29

Weeber 4 Don 22

Wants

Situations Wanted.. 37

Help Wanted 87

Mlioellanaoni.iasa- 37

34

Thb F^lorists' Exchange.

Novelties.

(Concluded trom page S.)

Tlie fern that has invaded every house-
hold and delighted its purchasers per-
haps more than any other plant is cer-
tainly the Boston fern. How quickly it
has become popular is well known to
you. It was raised near Boston and
sent to Kevv for a name. Nephrolepis
exaltata Bostonieusis was suggested
and adopted. [This name was suggested
by a Mr. Davenport, of Massachusetts,
not by Kew. Bee New tlngland Florist,
issue of September 10. 1896. Ed.]

It is one of the very few things of which
there was not enough to go around on
Christmas. Orders tor hundreds of
plants in Ginch pots at $1 each could
not be filled. It is much more graceful
than the old Nephrolepis exaltata,
which, however, it closely resembles, and
seems to stand rough treatmeut even
better. It seems good for a few years to
come, and I hear it is to be grown even
more extensively than at present.

You will soon learn of a new giant
nephrolepis from Washington, the stock
of which is now in poKsession of Mr. N.
Studer and Mr. John H. Ley, who will
put it on the market next Spring. It is
to be called •' Washiugtoniensis." Its
proportions are enormous, the fronds
growing to a length of eight feet, and a
foot in width. It's going to come high.

like but I guess we'll have to have

it. As a Hue large leaf for decorative
purposes it is likely to prove useful and
valuable.

Asparagus Sprengeri, by some called
Emerald Feather, which I believe! helped
to introduce, is another most welcome
addition to the list of plants that you
cannot well do without. Some big
asparagus growers said it would not
take and perhaps they are not growing
it yet; but it is safe to say that half a
million plants have been raised from the
seed aloiie this year. Being so handy
for many purposes and not liable to go
back, even in the hands of inexperienced
persons, it will continue to be grown
very extensivei.v. Many new seedlings of
it have appeared lately. I know of six
very distinct ones, all of which have
merit. One is an almost erect grower —
another is of drooping i'.abit with sec-
ondary branches growing upward, or
rather backward, still another is nearly
pure white.

BEGONIAS.

Begonia Gloire de Lorraine is the best
commercial begonia introduced within
the last decade. It is very difficult to
propagate in Winter, because it produces
none but flowering wood ; but in Spring
it sends suckers from the base, which are
readily rooted and grow freely during
the hot Summer months. They begin to
Bower in great abundance when the
weather becomes cool in the Fall. As a
Christmas pot-plaut it has no superior.
Specimens grown in 7-inch pots, 18
inches by 10 through, sold readily at $30
per dozen, and in some cases at $i>i.
That's pretty good for plants grown in
Summer and without much cost for fuel.
1 believe it has come to stay.

Duke Zeppelin is a most useful and at-
tractive tuberous variety, and will be-
come a favorite for bedding. It stands
the sun better than any other begonia I
know of, is very dwarf in growth and is
not approached by any other in bril-
liancy of its color. It is a dazzling scar-
let and very double. It ie a (ierman
variety, introduced by the Dreer Com-
pany.

A new double flowering Begonia Ver-
non is soon to be placed upon the mar-
ket. Its color is very bright and the
flowers are of fair size.

While on the subject of begonias I
should mention that some superb Rex
varieties have been offered recently, nota-
bly Princess Charles of Denmark, but un-
fortunately this class has been attacked
by a fungoid disease which destroys the
leaves and frequently kills the plant.
The disease is common in many sections
of this country and In England.

MISCELLANEOUS.

A plant which has apparently escaped
your notice is Campanula mirabilis, of
which the English joulnals speak in most
enthusiastic terms as a free-blooming
pot-plant. The bell flowers have been
considered hard to grow, at least in the
East, but I don't know what Mr. Thorpe
would have done without them at the
World's Fair. It is to be hoped that
some of our energetic members will give
this variety a chance. The seed is offered
by Dreer and by Michell.

The "fin de siecle" novelty was
thought to be Acalypha Sanderi; and
no more interesting plant could be de-
sired. Although it is now said to have
been known and described under four or
five different names years and years ago,
Mr. Sander, of St. Albans, should be
given great praise for re-introducing it.
.\o other plant has created such a sensa-
tion here or abroad. It seems to take
the fancy of the ])ublic as well as of the
grower. Its success is assured, and I
know positively that orders for 5,000
lots had to be refused, even for future
delivery. This ought to be a pointer to
those who have a stock of it. Few of
you may know that it is a climber,
reaching a height of 8 to 10 feet. Its
drooping flower spikes of " floral tails,"
as some have called them, must then be
very attractive. Its proper name is
Acalypha hispida, but some think a
popular name is required. One party
has suggested the Crimson Cats Tail or
the Cat's Crimson Tall, which is about
as bad as ''Caturus Caudatus," under
which it was known years ago.

Among tne plants that will be offered
as new this year are many that will be
found worth growing even by florists.
Not the least important is:

Primula Forbesi or '• The Baby Prim-
rose," which has suddenly become a fa-
vorite and in great demand. Perhaps
you have all seen it lately, and yet you
may not realize what a very good thing
it is. When 1 tell you it begins to bloom
while small enough to grow in a thimble
— blooms tenmonthsa year in succession
— fills six-inch pots in about four months
or large pans in about six, and then car-
ries 50 to 100 flower spikes at one time;
when I say that this week I saw some
flowers which were cut Thanksgiving
Day and weie not wilted yet— that $2
per hundred has been paid for thp sprays
— that it can be grown in a cold house
or in frames where Marie Louise violets
will bloom — then you will not wonder
that I am enthusiastic about it. The
man who has a houseful of it by Easter
ought to coin money. It can be benched
closely and makes an elegant pot plant,
salable at any time while in bloom.

Another good pot plant is Hnellia
Mackoyaua, a Belgian novelty recently
exhibited at Cheat. It is a fine plant for
growing in shady places, where others
would die. Its daik, velvety olive-green
foliage, veined with white, is tjuite orna-
mental, and its carmine red flowers ap-
pear during nearly the entire year. It
has been twice color-plated in Europe —
an honor accorded only to good things.
It will soon be offered by the thousands.
It will surprise mauy of you gentlemen
to learn that some 50 new seedling cro-
tons raised by Mr. Lonsdale ijnmuHe to
outsliine many of the finest European
importations. You will hear of tliem in
the near future, and they will create spe-
cial interest, as they are American
grown. A new variety from I'^urope,
named " Aigsworth's Cem" is also said
to be a veritable treasure.

Hibiscus Peach Blow, a beautiful
double pink sport from a double scarlet,
is now being worked up by Messrs.
Robert Craig & Son. It is a fine thing,
making dwarf, dense, bush-like plants;
an excellent bedder, very freely covered
with blooms during the entire season.

A really new thing is Childsia Wercklei,
a native of Costa Rica, named at Kew
and to be offered this year by Mr. Chilas,
of New York. This " Treasure Vine" is
a rapid and early climber, bearing large
orange-scarlet flowers closely resembling
a cosmos. To me it is a very interesting
and beautiful plant.

Almost identical to the above in the
form and color of its flowers is th*^ new,
early-Bowering Cosmos Klondike, a
Mexican plant Improved upon by Mr. .\.
W. Smith, of Americus, Ga., for svhom it
blooms as early as May 13. If it would
only fio so here, the florists would have
something fine to cut early. The flowers
are quite large and a bright orange.
The foliage is substantial and the stems
long.

It is easy to recognize that only the
very best plants remain popular for any
length of time. Among these may be
classed the Otaheite orange, and, by the
way, I am sure that the Japanese Kum-
quat, if taken in hand by Mr. Harris and
others, would prove even more popular,
as it bears a greater number of fruits,
which, although smaller, are delicious to
eat and can be ripened on plants not
over a foot high. Others that will re-
main popularare: Bougainvillea Sander-
iana, Carex japonica, Phrynium varie-
gatum, Livistona rotundlfolia. Abutilon
Savitzi, Justicia flava and volutina and
even Scdanuin Wendlandi, and the grand
Clematis paniculata which, even as a pot
plant, sold at $10 each.

For the garden we have been favored
with more good new plants than at any
time before. Most of them are of recent
introduction and have come to stay.
Probably the best of all new garden
plants is the

Double Rudbeckia, Golden Glow. I
have not heard anyone say a word
against it— and that is indeed wonderful.

Its long-stemmed dou ble golden flowers
are of great use to the florist.

Caryopteris mastacanthus is perhaps
nearly as good and is to be found in
almost every garden. I have seen it
loaded with lavender-blue flowers until
the end of November — hundreds of bees,
frozen stiff, nestling on the sprays. Just
Imagine a large bunch of it displayed on
a table, bees and all!

This year a white-flowering variety is
offered — a much earlier and even more
profuse bloomer. Whether it will prove
as hardy remains to be seen.

Spiriea Anthony Waterer has become a
favorite; likewise several new deutzias,
among which the best seen to this date
is the variety Lemoinei, which is still
more useful for forcing. This, however,
though with us only a year or so, will
soon have to give place to Deutzla Le-
moinei compacta, claimed to be dwarter
and more liorlferous. Deutzia corymbi-
flora, lately illustrated in the .\merican
Florist, is said to be so completely laden
with white flowers as to appear like a
huge snow ball. We might have called
it "Snow in Summer," had this name
not been already taken.

Sambucus racemosa plumosa aureus
is a long name for a new golden-leaved
elder which far exceeds in beauty any
golden-leaved shrub known at present.

Astilbe chineusis. a rather tall-growing
spirtea, is simultaneously offered here
and abroad. It has been sent to Eng-
land for reshipment to Holland in 1,000
lots at low prices; and yet I hear that
some firms are bringing it over and pay-
ing $2 per plant for it. Watching the
advertising columns would have saved
them considerable money.

What promises to be a fine addition to
the garden is Buddleia variabilis, a fine,
tall-growing shrub with handsome foli-
age, dark green above and silvery white
below, bearing in a graceful manner very
long recurvingspikesof rosy iiiacflowers.
The Buddlaias have not been favorites,
but this one is so very highly recom-
mended l)y Messrs. Vilmorin, that we
may give it a prominent place without
fear of being disappointed. Besides the
above, there are many others, such as
Incarvllleas Delavayi and variabilis, new
aruncus, new anemones, new clematises,
such as Marcel Moser and Nellie Moser,
and new hardy asters.

Grasses have never been very popular,
but there is oue which, never seen in gar-
dens until the last two years, invaria biy
elicits words of admiration. Its name,
however, Pennisetum Ruppellianum. will
prove as killing to it as a severe frost.
" Purple Feather Grass" seems more
euphonious. Raised from seed it quickly
attains large projiortions, sending forth
hundreds of silky, bending blades termi-
nated by purplefeather like heads 6 to 10
inches long. They are quite new in color
and fine for Horal work. It makes an
elegant pot plant in a very short time
from seed, and is fine for table decoration
even when in a small state.

Sweet peas are still the rage. New
and important varietiesare offered every
year, nearly all the best ones being sent
out from this city. We will soon have
sweet Cupids in all colors, red, white and
blue. Mr. Burpee introduced, among
others, three remarkably fine sweet peas
which every florist in the land should
grow in quantities. Burpee's Earliest of
All is the early bird that catches the dol-
lars. It is identical with Extra Early
Blanche Ferry, except that it is more
dwaif in growth and comes into full
bloom at least ten days earlier. Eckfords
Sadie Burpee is extremely dainty in
shape and of a pearly whiteness beyond
description. Burpee's Navy Blue is a
distinct color innovation that will create
surprise.

SCAN THE TRADE PAPERS.

Now if you really want good things
and new, don't confine yonrseK to this
list by any means, as no doubt hundreds
of good ones have been overlooked. Scan
the advertising columns of the trade
journals carefully. Something new is
always to be found therein that will save
you money.

Why, the other day a man was trying
to sell me seed of a supposed novelty at
S12 per pound — 20 pounds, all there was
of it. I happened to glance over the col-
umns of an anniversary number and lo !
the first thing that caught my eye was

an offer of the very same thing at 25c
per pound! Did he feel cheap? Well, I
guess. I bought 50 pounds for ^12.50
and saved $587.50.

ALSO THE CATAL0GCE8.

The catalogues, which are beginning
to come in by the basket full, will be a
source of comfort and instruction to us.
We should read them carefully and learn
how little we know about our business.
Here, for instance, is a description of a
plant which to my knowledge has been
offered in many catalogues for the last
15 or 20 years. How many of you will
recognize it? I should like to take a
vote upon its name after I have read the
description. You will all acknowledge
that it must be the most beauitful thing
under the sun, and blame yourselves for
not tumbling to it sooner :

" The hardiest of hardy climbing vines.
For many years we have been in quest
of this beautiful hardy climbing vine,
which might be well called the Carmine
Wistaria, so similar are the lovely clus-
ters of flowers with those of the wistaria.
Apart from the similarity of the flowers,
it differs trom the wistaria in many
ways. VVe believe it to be one of the most
beautiful as well as one of the rarest
hardy climbers in existence, and we have
the distinction of being the only house
to offer it at any price. Absolutely
hardy, once planted it ispractically ever-
lasting. The foliage as well as the habit
of growth resembles Ampelopsis Veitchii,
one of the most popular and valuable of
hardy climbers. It surpasses A. Veitchii,
however, inasmuch as it produces im-
mense clusters of the most exquisite
flowers imaginable. The flowers are
borne in prodigious profusion, and a
well established plant, loaded with its
gorgeous carmine flowers, is one of the
grandest sights we have ever seen.
Imagine a plant of Ampelopsis Veitchii
with its magnificent, large, deep gieen
foliage covering the entire side of an ordi-
nary dwelling, loaded down with large
clusters of carmine flowers— and you can
form an idea of the splendor of this
novelty.

"Like Ampelopsis Veitchii, it is freely
furnished with long tendrils that attach
themselves firmly to sione, lirick or
wooden walls. It grows with the great-
est ra|iidity and foon covers a large
area. It is absolutely hardy and can
adapt itself lo any sod, locality or expo-
sure. For covering i)08t8, pillars, lesi-
dences, churches— in tact, for general
climbing purposes, it will supersede many
of the now popular hardy climbers. It
covers all with an even, uniform mat of
dark green foliage, which in Autumn
changes to brilliant crimson.

"Tills is really a wonderful novelty,
which will excite the admiration of the
botanist as well us that of the amateur
planter. It is one of our grandest intro-
ductions, sure to become immensely pop-
ular because of its handsome foliage,
hardiness and, lastly, its superb, brilliant
flowers.

"We make the price low for strong
plants. This is one of the plants you
will be sorry to have missed getting
when you see it growing and blooming.
By all means take our adviceand inilude
three plants, at least, in your order."

Do you recognize it, gentlemen ?

Pamphlets Acknowledged.

Western New York Horticultural
Society, John Hall, Rochester, N. Y.,
Secretary.- Program for Forty-fourth
Annual meeting, to be held at Rochester,
N. Y., commencing January 25 next.

Legislation — Federal, State and Cana-
dian. The National Nurseryman Pub-
lishing Company, Rochester, N. Y. — A
compilation, in handy form, of the laws
regulating the growth, sale and trans-
portation of nursery stock,together with
the American and Canadian tariff regu-
lations. All interested will find this pam-
phlet of considerable assistance.

The Ciood Strone Kind,

eoo. r»©i- loo 113S.

BAI.EiS WEIGH 500 LBS.

H. A. STOOTHOFy, 159 East 48tli St., New Tort City

January l*, 1899.

The F=i_orisxs* Exchange.

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LAW. PROTECTION.

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T.

New York. — F. W. Kelse.v has recov-
ered very much from the effects of the
accideot he met with some time ago. On
Thursday, oil the advice of his physician,
he started on a trip through the South
and will not return until after the first
of February. It is hoped that by that
time he will be well enough to again
attend to business.

TheOhio Agricultural Experiment Sta-
tion, at Wooster.has issued a newspaper
bulletin warning the people of the State
against fraudulent tree peddlers. The
bulletin states Wayne C'o'inty is at pres-
ent infested with fruit tree swindlers who
are selliug pearh trees at fifty cents each,
or five times their value, advancing all
sorts of preposterous claims for asking
Buch an exorbitant price. Advice is also
given where and of whom to purchase
stock.

Preparing for Trade. — Preparation
[or trade is an all-Important thing in
every business, the nursery by no means
excepted; and the progressive man is he
who is continuall.v gathering informa-
tion that will be of use to him in the
future. .Now is the time (the Winter sea-
son) to Increase your know ledge in many
ways — there will not be much time for it
in the Spring, if you are as busy as you
should be. Lay your lines carefully and
well; decide iii what particular direc-
tions your trade will probably work,
then endeavor to make those plans per-
fect and profitable.

A good knowledge of various fruits is
frequently lacking in the tiee dealer, and
the questions of customers often prove
embarrassing to answer. .Such inquiries
as "What kind of an apfjle is this?"
"How soon will this tree bearV"
"Which variety does best in this loeali
ty?" '* Is this better than that for cook-
ing?" etc., etc., are fre(]uently put in a
manner likely to confuse one even fairly
well posted about such things. One's
reputation depends on good and correct
answers, and preparation for them is
never undertaken unproHtably.

A dealer who anticipates a custom for
fruits should first inquire of his nursery-
man what he has forsale. Even old and
well-known varieties cannot sometimes
be had, and the dealer should know it
before hand. Then he should make a
selection of a suitable number of things
that have been well tried and known to
he good— say ten or twelve apples, the
same of pears, fieaches and cherries, five
or six plums, three or foureach of straw-
berries, raspberries, blackberries, cur-
rantsand gooseberries, and tenor twelve
grapes. If he is not familiar with any of
the fruit he should get it recommended
from a local nurseryman, orchardist or
the State Experiment .Station. In other
words, he must be able to recommend it
with confidence. General information
will frequently be of assistance, as, lor in-
stance, we know that currants will not
stand much heat, and therefore not
adapted to the South ; that the Baldwin
apple, so famous in the East, is of but
little value In the West; that the Seek el
pear is seldom produced on young trees,
unless on dwarf stock; that English

gooseberries are subject to mildew in
this country; that any Japanese plum
will give better results than the Euro-
pean varieties uneared for; and above
all, no fruit will be at its best if set out
and left to care for Itself.

An invaluable and complete book is
Thomas' Fruit t'ulturist, in which is
described every variety of fruit, with
methods of culture, l^late books may
also be had setting forth various fruits
In exaggerated sizeaud colors. They are
good in a way, provided they be supple-
mented by careful investigation and
allowances made.

In brief, run on a few of those varieties
that are well tried and suitable for the
locality and learn something about them
that they may be fully described to the
satisfaction of the customer.

S. Mendelson Meehan.

Evergreens for W inter Effect Only.

— The current issue of Vick's Magazine
cites a new departure in the temporary
use of evergreens on the lawn for Winter
effects only. The trees were planted in
November, and it is the expectation in
Spring to remove them and to level down
the sod again to its former condition.
The probabilities are that the planting
will be repeated a year later, and no
doubt this will cause others to follow
the good example. We would not be
surprised, says the Magazine, to see this
tem])orary planting of evergreens de-
velop intii a business that would be of
decided advantage to nurserymen, flor-
ists and tree dealers.

^% A lil IVI A 1^ strong eyes. aU tbe leaders,
^ A l» l« A 59 S2..'iO per lUi. Chrysnullie-

milins. rooted cuttlDffs. i;4 heat vnrietles. *1,5U per UIU.
t'uleUH. lied VcrstiiHlIelti and Ooldeu ISedder. "is cLs.
per Kid; U.w per V*Ht. A lleriinntliera, Ked and
Yellow. $4.UU per lOUU. (;eriiiiiiiiiiH, r2 vars , R. C.
tl.5U per lIXl. IN!>AI.I. Jt I.EAlillETTEK.

[tloorpstowu, N. J., near Plilladelpbla
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

TREES. TREES

NoBWAT, Sugar and Silvbk Maple, Norway
Sprucb and Arbor ViTiKs. CorrespondeDce soli-
cited before purelmBing elsewhere. ....

WM. J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N.J.

Mfntinn the Florlsta' Eicchange when writing

CALIFORNIA PRIVET

.No. 1, wi-ll-linUKlifil plants, 2 lo 3 It., $3 00
per W\) ; $-Hl.liO per bilK.1. 18 to 34 inchea, stronK,
well-nrancheil, $2.t«) per 100; J16.00 per lOOli.
Light 2 year, 16 to 20 inches, good, $1.50 per lUO ;
$lu.00 per llKJU. 1 year, 15 Ki 20 inches, 18.00 per
UiOO. Satisfaction guaranteed. Packed and
delivered at Railroad or Express Office here
free ot charge. Address

CHA8. BLACK, Hlstastown, M. J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

PEACH AND PLUM TREES delTe/y^iV

licnalile aud clean Btuck at low whulesale ratee. All
dCBlrable leading varieties uf I'EA<JI1E?S. old and
new, Id fruiting orchards. Have the new Triumph*
iiireenHboroT and !Sut'ed fruiting. Buds can be
supplied In season at low rates.

Ver>' large stock of IM.UM TREES, all on plum
roots, one and two years. Buds can be supplied of
these also, either from nurseries or orchard trees. Have
all the leading Jur'anese varieties. Abundance, Bur-
bank, Chahot, Satfiuiiia, WllJard and others; also the
new Ked .1 uur and Wlckeon In good supply.

Usual supply also of Ahpui-hkuh KootH to offer.

ILtX. PULLEN,M"»<''d Nurseries, Milforil. Del.

Mention th6 Florlvta* Elxchanse when wrltlDv.

Wholesale
Gron^ers.

SPRINGFIELD,
NEW JERSEY.

TREES AND PLANTS m full assortment. Trade^Ca,alo.ue

Mention the Floriata* Exchange when writing.

F. &, F. NURSERIES

Finest lot of PEACH TREES in the country, free from })orf:rs, scale, yellows,
etc. Larfie stocks of Pear. Plum, Apple, Cherry, Apricot, Quince. Immense
supply of Small Fruits. Headquarters for

Ornamental Trees, Roses, Shrubs.

I RTitra fine lot of Teas Weeping Mulberry, Kilmarnock, New American and
^Wisconsin Weeping Willows, Camperdown Elm and Cut Leaved Weeping

Birch. 44 ereenhouses fillfd with Roses. Palms. Ficus, Geraniums, etc.
CorresponfifiDce and personal inspection solicited. Catalogue aud price list free. 45th year.
44 greenhouses. lUUU acres.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Box 501, Painesville, O.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL

FOR ORCHARD AND GARDEN

Small Fruits, Grapes, Shrubs. Climbing Plants,

Roses» Evergreens, Hardy Plants, P^eonies.
l^argest and Gholcest colleitlona lu Aiuerlca.

BEST NOVELTIES

Descriptive Illustrated LutaioKUf free,

ELLWANCER & BARRY.

MOUNT MOPE NURSERIES, Rochester, IS; V.
Flfty-nlntli Year.

iiiu. m. Flon.t.' BKcaanite when writing

T

Fine Young Plants, From 21,^ Inch Pots.

FOLLOWING LIST, $2.50 Per lOO; $22. 50 Per lOOO.

Pink Rambler
A.}erlppliia
R. Ularie Heiiriette
(iolden Gate
Coc|uette de I. yon
Marc|. fie VlvleuH
Que* n s Scarlet
ItuctteNH cle Brabaut ,
Purple China
Catharine lUerniet
Pink Soupert

White Ranihler
Marie Vau Moutte
Mnie. File Lambert
I.ouIh Phllllpe
J. K, varrone
lUarie l.ambert
Andre Scliwariz
Princess $4H>:an
Mme. Jon. sch^vart^
Bon Hilene

Yello^v Rambler
Conit. Frijfiit^UHe
Xennessee Belle
Chroniatella
'^'liite Hermosa

I.UCUllUH

Mnie. Pcrnet Ducher
VellO'M' Hermosa
"^Vicliuraiana
Safrano

FOLLOWING LIST, $2.75 Per lOO; $25.00 Per lOOO.

Cllmbintc 'White Pet

Marechal Kiel

Bride

Bridesmaid

The Queen

Mary ^Vasliinjs^ton

Climbing Malmaison

Mme. ^BVelche
marie <>uillot
Baltimore Belle
Clotliilde Soupert
Climliin^: Mi'ootton
Prairie Queen
Triumph Pernet Pere

Media

Meteor

Striped Malmaison

FolUestone

I. Nprunt

Mme. Cusin

Cro^%n P. Victoria

FOLLOWING LIST, $3.00 Per lOO; $30.00 Per lOOO.

l«a France, piiiU

I,a Kraiice, white

La France, red

Perle

•*uii*»et

Kaiserin

I'apa Uoiitier

Beaute Iiicoiistant

Mme. Plaiitler
Clirlstiiie cle Noue
Mme. H. K.ru£^er
Mr». OeGra-w
Souv. de Wootton
Mme. Hoste
Hermosa
Rainbow

Coquette des Blanches
Vello^v s»oupert
Pierre buillot
litoile de L,>'on
NiphetoN
MalnialMon
Mrs. P. Morttan
Empress of cliina

FOLLOWING LIST, $4.00 Per 100; $35.00 Per lOOO.

Crimson Rambler
climbinK INiplietos
Climbliitf Meteor

Clolre de Dijon
Marie Baumann

Maman Cocliet
Presdt. Carnot

FOLLOWING LIST, from 3 Inch Pots, at 4.00 Per lOO.

ClImbinK 'Woolton
Vellow Rambler

Pink Rambler
'Wlilte Rambler

Climbing: Malmaison
CUmblngr liVliite Pet

FLOWERING BEGONIAS

Fcr

S3. 50
100.

Arsenica Outtata Sandersonl Rubra

B. ciiateauroclier Hvbrida Multlflora Vernon

Alba I'erfecla White Krfurt Feastl

Pink Krfurt Parvifolia Speculata

Robuhta

The Erfurt Begonias are fine bedders and are used extensively in the gardens at tlie National
Soldiers' Home, Dayton, Ohio.

GERANIUMS

Hetberauttae
iiheridan
S. A. Kiutt
Rose

Mrs. E. O. Hill

Balm

Emerson

S13.50 Per 100,
as iollowH :

Oak Leaf
Mme. Saleroi
Mutmeic

FOLLOWING MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS.

Per 100

Vincas 82 60

Ivy Geraniums in variety 2 50

Honeysuckles, HalTs Japan and

.lii|'>'M VMiifltnled 2 00

Strobilanthes Dyerianus 2 60

Chrysantbemums in variety 2 60

Cole us t 10 varieties 3 00

Fucbsias in variety 2 50

Abutilons in variety 2 60

Heliotropes — White Lady. Juliette,
Mme. Carriere, Dark Bouquet, Qruant. 3 60

Per 100

Asreratum, white and blue 2 ro

Perl-«vinkles, white and mixed

Marguerites, new, while and yellow.

Cupliea

Mexican Primrose

Impatlens Sultanl

Petunias

Salvias

Moon Vines

Alternanttaera

60

2 50

3 (10
2 00
2 00
2 60
2 00

2 50

3 00

All the above stock, unless otherwise specified, is from 2H Inch pots.

We have Rooted Cuttings of HARDY PINK HER MAJESTY, ^'J\Si?.

CASH WITH ORDER.

THE NATIONAL PLANT GO.

DAYTON,
OHIO.

MentiOD the Florists' Ezcban^e when writing.

36

The Florists' Exchange.

Chicasfo.

state of Trade.

The past week a break has been
experienced, and priceB have not been
maintained at anything like those tor
good business conditions. The weather
was against street sales, and whenever
this happens a full market means a sac-
rifice, with lots of flowers going to
waste. The first trouble came on Satur-
day, the last day of the old year, and as
New Year's in this city now bringe but
little, if any, special call for flowers, each
day's receipts seemed to bring accumu-
lated troubles, the greatest of which, as
usual, was to move off the lower grades
of stock. But all kinds have suffered,
violets, carnatious and short Beauty
worst (jf all.

Long-stemmed Beauty are now down
to $6 per dozen, and teas bring from $3
to I|f6 per bundled. They have to be
very select to go above these figures.

Carnations are again of the common
run at $1 to fl.50; standards at $2,
with fancies at f 3 to f 4, a very few going
perhaps to .fS.

Violets are offered in quantities at 50c.
to 75c. in hopes of moving them, and $1
to $1.50 buys strictly fresh and fine
stock.

Harrisii liliesare now plentiful at $1.25
to $1.50 per dozen. Paper Whites and
Uomans go at $2 to $3. Callas are
fairly plentiful and sell as well as any-
thing at $1.50 to $1.75 perdozen. Daffo-
dils are showing up for the first time this
seasou. Kennicott Bros, are receiving
some Belle Siebrecht roses which, with
good Papa (jontier, are the only kinds
exposed in this market outside the usual
big five.

Club Meeting.

At the first meeting of the new year,
after the regular business was finished,
and John Ivros.ot .Mt.iireenwood, elected
as a new member, the president gave tlie
boys a comical account of press and
other sayings and doings auent the flor-
ist and his business. Then came a
smoker, when cigars were tabooed
and the corn cob substituted, C. W.
McKellar, the secretary, having in
his notice asked everybody to "smoke
up and assist in fumigating the Club's
pathway to prosperity for the New
Year," which one and all surely did.
Songs by the quartitte and the award.
Ing of prizes for the fastest smokers were
the order of the evening.
.E.G. Hill <fc Co., of Richmond, Ind.,
hada Hnevaseof theirearnation America
on exhibition, and C. W. Johnson, for \V.
N. Kudd, showed ten new seedlings con-
sisting of three whites, one of apparent
merit and wfirthy of continued trial;
several striped, a fine red, one of the
Duhme shade, a deep pink, two very dark
varieties, all with good stem and well
grown.

A Uuique Table Decoration.

P. J. Hauswirth had a seasonable
and unique table decoration for the Mil-
lionaire Commercial Club at the audito-
rium on New Year's eve. The tables
were oblong in form, covering a space
20x60 feet, the guests being seated only
on the outside. In the sunken center
space was a Winter s. ene, patches of cot-
ton liatting representing snow, and mir-
rors, ice, with a forest of minature pine
> trees and holly. The table cloth was
ornamented with wreaths of cycas and
knots of picked specimens of holly tied
with scarlet ribbons. A canopy, 15 feet
atjove this table, was elaborate with
holly ; in fact, the whole display was a
genuine holiday scene of berries and
green; carnations were used as bouton-
nieres.

Lawrence P. Kelly, for many years
with Kennicott Bros., is now manager
for S. B. Winter's wholesale business.
Larry is well known among the craft.

Ess.

St. Louis.

A Heavy Trade.

Trade during the past week has
been extra heavy. Several prominent
people, among them the ex-chief of police,
having died, caused an extra run on
white stock, sales of which have been
very good. In fact, lately, trade in gen-
eral is more like what could be called
"good times," growers get returns that
make them think they are living again.
The only thing in oversupply is Beauty,
which are more plentiful than usual.
Violets are selling well, bringing 60c. per

hundred ; roses, 4e. to lOc, according to
quality.

The weather is very cloudy at present,
which will tend to keep up prices, if busi-
ness holds good, which we earnestly hope
and fully expect it will as everything
seems to point that way.

The wholesale plant men are just be-
ginning to ship to the far South. Collec-
tions are better; it takes some time to
get money, but It can now be had by
going after it. Everybody seems to ex-
pect a fine Spring trade in plants, stocks
are generally in good shape in this city.

C C o.

Pittsburg:,

Trade News.

Since the Christmas holiday, trade
has been only fairly good. New Year's
business did not amount to much and
very few made any preparation for it.
Among the social affairs of the past few
weeks, at a dinner given at the Schenley
Hotel, the decorations were in the hands
of Randolph & McClements and executed
with great taste. Stock conditions are
good— plenty of everything being on
hand. Carnations are rather too abun-
dant, and prices are as low as 25c. per
dozen at retail. Tulips have been in for
several weeks, but no choice ones are yet
seen. Violets are in fair demand and the
stock very good. Harrisii lilies are doing
better, but not nearly so plentiful as last
year at this time. Those few growers
who were fortunate enough to bring in
the first stock of lilies this season made
quite a good profit, as prices were better
than for some years. The percentage of
loss this year in diseased bulbs is greater
than ever; thousands of plants are
worthless and from all indications there
will be no glut of lilies at any time.

Jottings.

Chas. Koenig is hard at work put-
ting up more glass in spite of tlie incle-
ment weather, and when he gets through
with all the material he purchased of the
old Elliott greenhouses on Charles street,
he will have a plant of some magnitude.

The wholesale commission houses re-
port a good trade since the first of the
year; the Pitttsburg Cut Flower Co. is
particularly well pleased so far.

After a rest of several months the
Pittsburg Florists' Club will have a
meeting on Thursday, January 19, in
the Pittsburg Cut Flower Co.'s store.
Those who still take an interest in the
Club should make it a point to be present,
as important matters will be discussed
as to its future welfare. The nomina-
tion of officers for the year will also
take place. E. C. Reineman.

St. Paul.

Trade Notes.

While Christmas trade was way
ahead of previous years' sales, New
Year's trade tell off quite a little. The
weather was intensely cold and shoppers
did not venture out. New Year's falling
on Sunday there were fewer parties on
New Year's eve, consequently buyers
were not as numerous as usual.

Since the holidays, trade has been fairly
good. One large decoration, principally
greens, was made by Swanson for the
"four hundred" ball, while the Gov-
ernor's inaugural reception called for a
very tasty decoration done by L. L.May
& Co. Funeral work has been in big de-
mand, both country and city, and ship-
ping trade has been quite brisk.

Flowers are abundant and of good
quality and prices have dropped daily
until they are back to ante-holiday
places. The weather, though cold, has
been bright and clear, favorable to the
development of good blooms.

Tiie News.

R. C. Sieger has discontinued his
store at the city market for a couple of
mouths, and Is disposing of his stock at
wholesale.

Fred Schultze, at 815 Lafond street,
met with a serious loss on the night of
December 30. His boiler being a new
one he had neverfully tested its capacity ;
the night being very cold— about 20 de-
grees below zero — he could not keep up
sufficient steam to save his plants and
they were all frozen. A very serious loss
to a poor and worthy man.

Dr. R. Schiffinann, our orchidist, will
leave in a few weeks on his annual trip
to Central and South America in quest

of new and rare specimens. Anyone in
the trade desirous of going with liim
would do well to address him at »nce.
The doctor is a pleasant fellow socially,
an enthusiastic orchid grower, a success-
ful business man and a traveller in many
countries.

The next meeting of the Society of Min-
nesota Florists will be held in Minneapo-
lis, Saturday evening, January 4.

Vehitas.

Hamilton, Ont.

Reports for Christmas trade show an
increase of 25 to 30 per cent, over that of
previous years. Violets were more in de-
mand than any other cut bloom, a bunch
of 25 California or Princess of Wales fetch-
ing $1.50. Roses and carnations held their
usual place, first quality of roses going at
$3.00 to $3.75 per dozen. Carnations, Scott
and Flora Hill, were much asked for, the
demand far exceeding the supply. Lily of
the valley and Romans were the only
flowers in plentiful supply.

Foster reports a large demand for pot
and decorative plants; he sold the larger
half of his immense palm stock, and all
his earlier varieties of azaleas. Twice as
many azaleas could have been disposed of
if he had had them in flower. Mr. Town-
send sold most of his plant stock, and had
not enough cut bloom to fill the demand.
Walker could scarcely fill all his orders
for cut flowers. Kilvington had his usual
holiday business rush. E. G. Brown's busi-
ness was flrst-class. Mr. Sones' Christ-
mas chrysanthemums proved a little Klon-
dyke. VValter Holt has been showing some
extra fine specimens of Asparagus Spreng-
eri, and A. plumosus. R. B. C.

Montreal.

Trade Report.

We are now suffering from the
usual reaction following the holiday
boom, and as a consequence everything
is moving slowly at lower prices, the
dark weather until the last day or two
serving to keep the supply within rea-
sonable limits. A decided change has
taken place in the last day or two ; it is
now intensely cold, ranging from 20 to
30 degrees below zero, and we hope to
be able to see the sun a little oftener.
The continued depredations of La Grippe
have made funeral work plentiful, and
have opened a channel for the disposal of
white flowers and violets.

The plant trade is very largely confined
to azaleas and ferns, with a tew palms
and araucarias. The cut flower prices
prevailing are Beauty, 50e. to 75c. each
for firsts; teas of all varieties, $1 to
$2.50 per dozen ; carnations, 35c. to
50c., a few extras reaching 75c.; valley,
75c.; violets, 50c. per bunch; narcissus
and Romans, 50c. Campbell is sending
in Harrisii for which he is getting 35c.
per flower and a couple of stores are
showing CiElogyne cristata, which are
meeting with but poor sale.

Several of the boys have been down
with La Grippe, but all except Bertie
Greaves, who has had an extra attack,
are around again.

Club Notes.

The meeting of the Club held Mon-
day night was in point of interest one of
the most successful in a long time, the
action of the Executive Committee in
securing a supply of questions for the
Box proving an excellent idea. After
routine business was dipsosed of the
matter of the dinner was taken up. The
Executive Committee reported that a
sufficient number of members had sub-
scribed to make the affair a success, and
after a little discussion as to ways and
means it was decided that the dinner be
held at McHugh's, Lachine, on Monday
evening, January 30. The tickets will
be $1 each. The party will leave the city
on the Park and Island car from the
post office at 6:30; any member or friend
not personally interviewed will please
accept this invitation. C. A. Smith
kindly undertook the decorations and
will secure an extra supply of talent.

Messrs. Jos. Bennett, James McKenna
and John Eddy were appointed to audit
"the books of the Club before the annual
meeting to be held on the 23d Inst.
Resolutions of condolence were drafted
and ordered forwarded to James Vair
and the Misses Scott.

Questions that will engage the atten-
tion of the Executive Committee next
Monday are: Will itbeadvisable in point
of attendance to notify every member for

e«ch meeting and will it increase the
attendance If a more attractive club
room is secured? Tom McHugh com-
plained that a, to him, new insect was
ruining his cyclamen flowers; no one
present knew of any remedy that had
not been tried. It was decided to send
specimens to an expert for examination.

B.

Boston.

Cold "Weather Affects Kuslness.

This week, with the advent of zero
weather, stock has shortened up some
and the demand has become a little
lighter. Roses are quite plentiful and
the general quality very good, especially
Beauty, Bride and Bridesmaid. Good ,
Beauty make $6 a dozen with grades at
$3, $4 and $5, and some cheaper. Bride
and Bridesmaid go at about the same
prices as last quoted — $16 being a high
figure for fine quality of either; $10 and
$12 are ruling prices for much of the
stock handled. Meteor also make about
$16 for good quality. Carnot are very
scarce; but sell very well when obtained
of good quality and bring about $16 for
fine grade.

Carnations are quite plentiful, though
they shortened up a little this week.
Last week's figures seem to prevail right
through; $2 a hundred buying fine
quality of standard varieties, the poorer
grade making $1.50, extras and fancy,
$2.50 and $3.

Harrisii and callas are iu fair supply
and generally do well at $10 to $12 tor
finest. Tuhps and single jonquils are
still a littlescarce. Double jonquils have
made their appearance, one grower re-
ceiving $8 a hundred for a small lot.
Tulips are not as yet in any variety and
are still small but improving; $3 to $4
is what they usually make, the latter
figure ruling also the sale of jonquils.
Paper Whites and Romans are very abun-
dant and sell fairly well at $2 to $2.50.

Violets aie becoming very plentiful,
and many of very fine quality were sold
Saturday at 40c. and 50c. a hundred,
there being a great many on the mar-
ket; 75c. to $1, however, is the ruling
figure, the latter buying the finest grade.
Valley is in good supply at $3 to $4.
Mignonette is becoming more plentiful
the quality being very fine, still making
$3 to $4 a hundred for ordinary size.
Stevia is abundant at $1 a hundred.

Massachusetts Horticultural Society.

The annual meeting of this Society
was held Saturday, January 7. In his
address President Appleton reviewed
the splendid success with which the So-
ciety has been blessed. The increased in-
terest displayed in school gardens and
children's herbariums cameiu for a share
of the president's commendation. The
death was announced of Chas. N. Brack-
ett, chairman of thevegetalilecommittee,
and a committee consisting of J. H.
Woodford, Warren Heustis and Vainum
f"rost was appointed to prepare suitable
resolutions.

Warren Heustis was elected chairman
of the vegetable committee and J. E.
Stone was elected to fill the vacant
place on the committee.

The opening exhibition of the new
year held Saturday, at, Horticultural
Hall, was one of the finest ever seen at
this season. Primulas and freesias
formed the displaysforwhich the regular
prizes were offered. I'rimulas were
shown In variety. Mrs. B.P.Cheney had
a dozen fine plants of P. sinensis besides
fine specimens of P. Stella ta and P. obco-
niea. Mrs. J.L.Gardner also had a very
fine exhibit of these primulas.

Orchids were also shown very well, J.
E. Rothwell showed Cyprlpedium exul
and cut flowers of twelve varieties of C.
insigne. Oakes .imes sent a new plant,
Cypripedium Mme. Georges Truffaut,
across between C.ciliolare and C. Stonei,
and a few cut flowers of the very beauti-
ful pure white Cattleya chocoensis. A
plan toCattleyaspeciosiseima wasshown
by E. J. Mitton and a variety of cypripe-
diums by W.N.Craig. James Coniley
showed a very good seedling acacia, ex-
cellent for so early and very fragrant.

William W. Edgar has the sympathy of
his many friends and associates in his
loss sustained by the death of his father,
which occurred Wednesday last, at the
age of eighty-three years, at the residence
of Mr. Edgar in Waverley.

The Crowl Fern Co. are again control-
ling the Boston business, while Good &
Waters are acting as agents.

F. J. N.

January 14, 1899.

The F=i-0Rists* Exchange.

37

Pbiladelphia.

Trade Notes.

There have not been any changes in
prices since last quotations. Business
has been fairly good except that trau-
Bient trade has fallen oft somewhat.
First-class roses are a little scarcer
than last week and have been in good
demand. Carnations, although selling
fairly well, are not being cleaned up at
top prices, many good flowers going to
the street men.

There has been good business in deco-
rations this past weeli. Hugh Graham
has had three large ones at Horticultural
Hall which used up a large quantity of
flowers. These balls have also been good
lor the retail trade, generally, on account
otdinner8,etc., preceding theotheraffairs.

The prospects of the seed trade, so lar,
are very good, some of the houses report
business as better at this time than last
year, returns from thecutalogues coming
In earlier.

E. G. Hill, of Richmond, lud., was in
town this week.

On Tuesday next an Institute meeting,
in connection with the State Department
ot Agriculture, will be held at Horticul-
turHl Hall under the auspices ot the
Pennsylvania Horticultural .Society. At
this meeting many questions ot interest
to florists will be discussed, and it is
hoped a large attendance of the trade
will be on hand. Sessions from 2 to 5 and
7:30 to 10 P. M. David Ei'st.

New York.

Trade Improves.

Business the past week shows a
slight improvement over that of the
week previous. The supply of good
roses coming in is very limited, and this
shortage has its effect in keeping up the
price of extra Bride and Bridesmaid to
$15 and $1S per hundred; fancy Ameri-
can Beauty bring .f50 per hundred.
There are, however, lots of short-
stemmed Beauty, and oidioary Bride
and Bridesmaid around, which can be
had at a nominal figure. Meteor is com-
ing in in very small (luantities now, but
the demand is light and no shortage is
noticed.

Several consignments within the last
tew days have been received in a frozen
condition. It has been noticed that the
flowers were frozen through the bottom
ot the boxes in which they were packed.
If growers would line the bottoms of
their packages with as much care as is
shown with respect to the sides and the
top, the freezing of flowers in transit
would be less trequent. One firm last
week received a box of 200 euttleyas
frozen completely. These at the then sell-
ing prices create a considerable loss to
the grower.

Carnations are a glut in the market
this week. Good flowers of Flora Hill
have been sold as low as .f 1.50 a hun-
dred while Scott and Daybreak went
down to 50c. a hundred.

Violets are also much in evidence; the
prevailing cold weather is doubtless
accountable lor these flowers not being
much called tor, as they are used mostly
for street wear. Good violets could be
bought tor ^4 per thousand.

Roman hyacinths and Paper White
narcissus are coming in by the thou-
sands. There is very little demand for
this class of stock, consequently it can
be purchased at almost any price. Good
long-stemmed hyacinths have sold at
$10 per thousand, ordinary stock going
at 60c. per hundred. Tulips are being
received by some of the commission men,
but are as yet mostly short-stemmed.
They fetch about $2, iong-stemmed ones
realizing $5 a hundred. Sweet peas are
also coining in but the demand tor them
Is very light.

The plant trade continues good, large
numbers ot heaths, cyclamen, lilies and
primulas are sold every day.

Among the retailers business is reported
up to the average ff)r this time ot year,
many dinner and wedding decorations
contributing largely to keep all hands
busy.

Le Moult, 174 Bowery, had an unwel-
come visitor in his store on the evening
of the 10th in the form of the wheel of a
passing truck that had become detached
from the vehicle, and entered the store
through the large plate glass window
breaking everything in its path. Much
damage was done to plants, vases and
metal designs. The window has now
been replaced. This is the second time
within a few months that Le Moult has
had plate glass windows broken.

James I. Donlan, of the Rosary, has re-
covered from an attack ot Influenza and
Is again attending to his duties. Mr.

THE CEFREY LETTER CO,

Manufacturers of Florists' Letters. The

best and most artistic letter on the market.

(PAT. JAN. 3D. 1893.)

PRICE :— 1|2 or 2 inch letters, per hundred . . . $1.50

Script letters .... '* ... 3-50

WELCH BROS., Agents.

THE FLOWER MARKET, Agents.

Office and Factory, 446 Tremont St, Boston, Mass.

CHAS. L. KAZOUX, Manager.

Agents wanted in all large cities. Telephone 7 16-3 Tremont.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Blauvelt, of the Decker Blauvelt Co., is
confined to bis home with the grip, and
Peter McDonald, of McDonald & Mc-
Manus. in also a sufferer fiom the pre-
vailinjj ••pideniic.

Samuel Henshaw, head gardener at
the Botanical Garden, goes to Porto
Rico next month to collect botanical
specimens for the Garden.

Among visitors in town this week
were: R. Vincent. Jr., and son, White
Marsh. Md.; Mr. Giesy, of the Locliland
LumberConipany, Ohio. and Paul Berko-
witz, of Baversdorfer & Co., Pbiladelphia.

J. Arnot'Pennian, of dictionary of gar-
dening fame, has secured temporary
headquarters at 136 Liberty street.

Ex-Alderman Morris is a strong advo-
cate of having Sixth avenue paved, and
recentlv appeared before the municipal
authorities on behalf of the petitioners.

John Scott, of the Keap street green-
houses, Brooklyn, has purchased a tract
of land at Flatbush. on which he will
build greenhouses the coming Summer.
for the growing of miscellaneous stock
in connection witli his city establish-
ment.

Reader, this is jeour column. Let us know
what you are doing. It will keep your name
before your lellow-craltBmen and interest
many.

Fort Smith, Ark.— A. A. Pantet, of this
place, has taken charge of the garden depart-
ment of the Fort Smith "Elevator."

Watervllle, Me.— James B. Wendal), a
former florist here, died on Monday, January

2. aged 87 years.

Paris, Tex.— C. P. Worthy has completed
a house 11x50 feet.

White P Bins, N. Y.— A local paper an-
nounces the temporary retirement from busi-
ness of Doyle JLtros. They may resume in the
Summer.

Worcester, Mass.— John H. Heramingway
has been appointed superintendent of parks
here. He formerly had charge of the Simpson
estate at Saxonville.

ConnersTille, Ind.~C. A. Rleman fa mak-
ing extensive improvements on his green-
house.

Portland. Me.— J. W. Minnett is ill at his
home with pneumonia. E. J. Harmon will
shortly build two greenhouses here.

Port Huron, Mich — The Asman Floral
company, of Detroit, will build houses in Port
Huron next season and will transfer its head-
quarters to this city.

Lenox, Mass.— At the meeting of the Lenox
Horticultural Society, W. A. Manda, South
Orange, N. J., made an address.

Topeka, Kansas. — Professor Percival J.

Parrc.tt, of the department of entomology of
the Kansas State AKricultural College, has
been appointed theofllcialeutomologist of the
State Horticultural Society. His principal
duties will be to inspect nurseries and imported
nursery stock.

Lynn, Mass.— Gibbs Bros, came out with an
up to date delivery wagon for Xmas.

Quinlan Bros, intend building on their new
place in the spring.

E. G. Blaney has changed from steam to hot
water heating.

Hayden, of Marblehead, has added two new
hot water heaters to his establishment to take
the place of some (dd ones.

Thomas Kolands.of Nahant, iscarryingsorae
of the finest violets into the Boston market.
Some Marie Louise are the best the writer has
e* e seen. His California and Princess of
Wales are also fine, selling at $3.00 p-r hun-
dred, wholesale.

Slme, of Cliftondale, is also very succ-ssful
with violets. His California and Princess
would be hard to beat.

Millers we-^e ab-^ut the the only onep wiio
had a quanti *' of chrysanthe i. urns for Christ-
mas. Mrs. Bradt carnation is doing well at
their place.

Jack Tapper, of Tapper Rtoo, who came in
contact with an electric wire some time ago,
IS slowly improving, although his eyesight is
somewhat impaired.

Cleveland, O.-E. H. Cushman left the city
Tuesday morning, 10th iuet., for Columbus,
O., where he appeared before the Asparagus
Club,of the Ohio State Univer8ity,in a talk on

"Gladioli."

Chas. Erhardt, who has been doing a general
retail flower business in this city for several
years pjist, disconlinued business at hie store
on Euclid avenue on January 3.

Arnold Ringier, with W. W. Barnard & Co.,
Chicago, was a viaitorthis week.

Mr. Hill, representing D. Landreth & Sons,
Phdadelphia, called upon the seed trade a ftw
days ago.— T.

SITUITIONS WINTED.

Rate. 10 cents per line (8 words), each In-
Bertion. Cash with order. Tble rate applies only
to situation wanted advertisements and when set
•olld.wlthoutdlsplay. When letters ureaddressed in
our care add 10 cts- to cover expense of forwardmK.

QITUATION wanted, private or commercial, age
"^ 31, married, 17 years' experience. C. B.. careof

Slebrecht & Son. 4t9 Fifth Avenue, New Yuik.

WANTED, by a thorouffhly experienced plaiite-
man and orchid ktow&t, positlou as above;
life-long experience. Oichld. care FUtIbib' Ex-
chnnee.

SITUATION wanted by well experienced florist,
youoK. married, flrst-claas urower <.f roses,
carnations, 'mums and ijenerdl sleek : 4 years with
present employer; able to tate tnll care of place
or as wiirklns foreman. H. P.. 5U", care tbis paper

WANTED, situation, by a yoiinh! man whu has
had five years' eiperleticw in the busiuess
and wishes to extend hl« knuwledjie; East pre-
ferred, private or commercial ; ttood references.
Young Florist, 68 Duval SI,. Germantowu, Phlladel-
phl-.Pa,

Gardener and Florist

wants a position on private place, 18 years'
experience ; AI propagator, carpet bed design-
er and decorator. Address GARDEN EK, care
M. Schmidt, florist, 328 E. Hth St.. N. Y. City.

SITUATION lY ANTED.

Al cut flower grower; palms, ferns andpcDL'ral green-
house stock; succeesfnl propagator; single, 15 years'
experience. „

J„ cnre Florists' Exchange.

HELP WINTED.

^V ANTED.

Young man, 18 or 20 years of age, for general
greenhouse work ; state references. Address

GABREAU BROS.,
Boulevard and Graham St., Jersey City, N.J.

WANTED.

A reliable man as assistant rose grower.
Only those who have been employed In flrst-
class places and have good reference need
apply. Wages $25.00 per month and board.

DEAN c& CO., LItlle Silver, N.J.

SEED CLERK W^ANTED

A New York Seed House requires an assist-
antcounter hand in Flower Seed Department.
Applicants must give full particulars as to
their experience, wages, etc. Address P.O.
Box 2449, New York City.

-WANTED.

Practical man with large commercial experi-
ence to join advertiser in forming new con-
cern within 4 miles of Philadelphia. Address
"Gro^wers,** care of

H. G. FAUST & CO.,
64 and 66 Nortb Front St.. FBI1.A..PA.

Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

HELP WIIITED

WANTED.

A single young man of good habits and ex.
perience, in greenhouse work.

Apply to S. B. SMILEY, Lancaster, N.Y.

WANTED.

About February let, a flrst-class indoor and
outdoor salesman for a retail seed house in
Philadelphia. Must be able to handle best
trade. State references and salary expected;
all replies will be strictly confidential. Address

G., care Florists' Excbange.

MISGELLINEOIIS WINTS.

W^ ANTED TO RENT.

Eight or ten rose and carnation houses, in good shape,
near Pbiladelphia or New York, or would take charge
for wages and commlssiou. Address, witb particulars,
4-1, care FloriMts' Exchange.

WANTED.

Enslisli Ivy Leaves, to buy or on

cousigument. Quote price per 10,100 and if
can ship right along.

ILEX, care Florists' Exchange.

WANTED.

To Rent or Buy, a suitable florists' place
of about 13,000 feet of glass, hot water heated,
with one or two acres ot ground and dwelling
house ; accessible to the 34th Street, New York
Market.

I,. I,., P. O. Box 64, Whitestone, N Y.

WANTED.

Old stock Plants ot Poinsettia pulcherrima
Give prices and how many. Address

POINSETTIA, care Florists' Exchange.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

L. nSSING'S

Greenhouse Property

_ Exchange,

I 7 W. 30th St., Telephone 1615 38th.

WITH E. Q. BRADSHAW.
SELL, RENT OR EXCHANGE AT ALL TIMES.

FOR SALE.

Two well established greenhouses, 20x 120 ft.
besides 3 vacant lots, a large dwelling house
and stable; located adjourning ccmete y, a
first-class business locality. For full particulars
address

G. W. KETZER,

433 N. nth St., Allentown, Pa.

FOR SALE.

On account ot ill health, 8 Greenhoues,
fully equipped with all improvements, horses,
wagons, about 13,000 ft. of glass, heated by
steam stocked with Hoses and Carnations, all
in flrst-class condition ; doing a fine business.
40 minutes from City Hall. Inquire ot

H. VV. BOrNAN,

4-2'i Library St., Philadelphia. Pa.

FOR SALE OR TO RENT

Greenhouse property in the Greater New
York, seven 0) acres of land; sixty thousand
(60.C00) square feet of glass, planted with roses
and carnations; also stable, wagon house,
horae and wagons, and dwelling houses. Will
rent part of the greenhouses if desired. Terms
very low, just enough to cover interest and
taxes. Apply

JOHK R. ERASER,

153 E. 8l8t St., New Vorfc.

FOR SALE.

AT A BIG BARGAIN. My entire stock
of Palms, Ferns and Decorative Plants, with
a well established wholesale business.

Stock consists in part of 36,000 Latanlas,
in 3. 4 and 6 inch pots, 10,000 Arecas, in 3, 4,
5 and 6 inch pots. 4000 Krntlas, in 4, 6, and 6
inch pots, 10,000 to 12,000 of other varie-
ties of Palms, 8000 to 10,000 Ferns and
Selaglnellas.

Six houses, 136 feet long, heated by steam,
good boiler, sheds and plenty ot water.

Will sell itock and houses and lease portion
of ground, or will sell farm of 60 acres, 36 acres
well planted in fruit. Good dwelling of 11
rooms. Reasons for selling— age, poor health,
and a desire to rest. For further Information
and special low prices on large orders, address

W. J. HESSER.

plattsmoutli. Keb.

Mention the Florista' Exchange when writing.

38

Thb Rlorists' Exchttnge.

BEGONIAS

Brcant Rosb, Mrs. Taylor and others,
Sin., $2.00 per 100 J $15.00 per 1000

Flowering-, Tburstonia, A.

GCTTATA, FEASTI, ALBA,

PiOTA and other good varieties, 2i^ in., $3.50
per 100 ; 8 and 3!^ in., $3.50 per 100.

VINCA MAJOR ZZ:lr2iXm:''-
MANICATA BEGONIAS

Well colored, strong plants, 3 in,, $2,50 per
doz. ; 314 in., 83.00 per doz.

IVY GERANIUMS ir^X^^nl

strong, ready for 3ii or i in., $2.50 per 100.
....CASH, PLEASE....

A. J.BALDWIN, Newark,Ohio.

UentloD tb« Florlatfl' Exchange wh«n wrltlnc.

50,000 BOOTED IIDTTI|ll}!i

Per 100

BEGONIAS— Incarnata elgantea »2.00

" Rex. mixed. Mrs. Pollock 2.00

" " 30 varieties, named 4.00

COLEUS— 50 varieties 1.00

Mixed t5.00perl000 .60

" Separate colors 6.00 *' .75

A6ERATUM l.OO

GERANIUMS— Mixed 1.00

" Separate kinds 1.50

" Bronze 1.50

'* Sliver Leaf, Rose scented 1.50

" Mme. Sallerol 1.25

LEMON VERBENA 1.50

VINCA VARIEOATA 1.25

IMP ATHENS SDLTANI-Assorted 2.00

PELARGONIUMS- Assorted, named

POTTED PLANTS.

BEGONIAS-lncamata BlRantea. 2).^ Incb

Rex, mixed, 2U Incb 4.00

" •' 30 named varieties, 2^ Inch.. 6.00

CINERARIAS— Best strain 3.00

ASPARAGUS— Plumosus and Sprengerl 6.00

IMPATIENS SULTANI-Aseorted 3.00

GERANIUMS— Silver Leaf 4.00

LEMON VERBENA 4.00

FORGET-ME-NOT- Wlnter.flowerlng 3.00

VINCAS-ainclj, ta.OOperlOO; Slnch, extra.... 4.00
Write for prices on other stock or for large quantities.
Termi Cash or C. O. D.

GREENE & UNDERHILL, Watirtown, N. Y.

Mention th« Florlgta* Brata&mre wlien wrltlBc

POINSETTIA PLANTS

Por Sale.

1, 2 and 3 year old. For cash only at
low prices. Apply to

WM. H. SIEBRECHT, Astoria, N. Y.

GERANIUMS

Semi-double
and dijuble,
Harrison,
Ulcard. Pol-
tovlne, Ac-

teon. Grant, Bonnat, Nutt, Buchncr, Kelway, Tbeo-
crlte. Danglede, and many otber standard and new
varieties; rooted cuttings, |;iO.(Hl per 1000; $1.35
per lOi, by mall. Replanted, extra strong, line,
¥13.50 per 1000.
Pni cue Red and yellow, $6.00 per 1000; fancy.
OUL.CUO superb bright colors, 25 vars., $5.00 per
KKX); 65 cte, per UX). by mall. 250 ol any plants at
1000 rates, by exprees.
Fioeet bedding liEf^OMA^. DOUBLE PETU-
NIA!?, SCARLET SAGE, ETC. Full list
of STOCK ready.

I3?~Caeh, please. We add plants for discount
DANIEL K. HHRRt Lancaster* Pa

Read this and let us hear from you.

Our Geraniums are grown in flats and
in soil, our Beteutiou, $1.60 per 1(K); $i:J.UO per
10(K). Mme. Sallerc*i, Id flats, the same, and
same price. Rose Geraniums. $3.00 per 100.

AiEeratum* blue and white, 60 cts. per 100 ;

$5.00 per U.Ou

FuclisiaSf standard sorts, $1.60 per 100;
$12.Uu per lUUO.

Keverfemr, Little Gem, from flats, $1.25
per 100; $10.00 per 1000.

Salvia* Spleodens and Bedman. $1 per 100.

heliotrope, 6 varieties, $1.00 per 100;
$9.U0 per lOOu.

Vlncas, var., cuttings, $1 25 per 100. 4 in.
stock, line, $8.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000.

ColeuSt all the beat varieties, Verschaf-
feltii and Queen, 75 cts. per 100 ; $6.00 per lltOO.
ColeuB in variety, 60 cts. per 100 ; $6.00 per lOUO.

The above are rooted cuttings except where
noted.

Cash must accompnny all orders,

J. E.FELTHOUSEN, Schenectady, N.Y.

Mention tha FlorlBts' Exchange when writing.

LOOK HERE!

ABparaeuH Plumosus Nanus,

poU, $T.OO per 100.

strong, 3 In.

Sprenfferi, strong, 2)4 In. pots, $7.00 per 100.
Adiantum Cuneatum, strong, 3^ In. pot«, $8.00
per 100.

Marania Massangeana, the finest thing for

femerleB. 2^ In. pota $6.00 ner 100.
Mme. Crozy Cannas, fleld-grown clumps, $10.00

per 100.
Antliericam Variegaium, strong, 2^ 1d- POts.

$2.50 per 100.

tW TERMS, CASH OR C. O. D.

C. HIBRKBL, & SOXy ... lUentor, Obio.

Mention the Floriata' E^xchsJige when writing.

100,000 VERBENAS.

THE CHOICEST VARIETIES
IN CULTIVATION.

Fin, pot plants, $2.60 perlOO; $20.00 per 1000 Rooted Cuttings, 76 cts. perlDO; $6.00 per 1000;

$60.00 per 10,000.

■»NO F2\_7ST OR TUIILDESll^-K-

Packed light and satisfaction guaranteed. Send for circular.

We are the largest grow era of TerbeDas in the country. Our plants cannot be enrpaB^ed

Mention
paper.

J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

VERBENAS.

Clean, healthy stock, 12 excellent
sorts, strong plants, 2 inch pots,
$3 per 100; $25 per looo.

Rooted Cuttings.

$1 per 100; $6 per looo.

MICHEL PLANT and BULB CO.

Magnolia and Tower Grove Ives., St. Louis, Mo.

Mention the Plorlsts' Exchanee when wrltlne.

Baltimore.

Trade News.

Rosee are scarce and Beauty and
Brideemaid are belug sought on all Bides.
Carnations are plentilul, especially Scott,
some going to waste. Violets are not
in abundant supply but still tbere is not
the brisk trade in them as one would
anticipate at this time of the year. Ro-
mans were in demand the beginuing of
the weeli not many being in sight. Tu-
lips and narcissi are coming in, and for
a certain class of trade they seem to
talie.

The |)lant trade is fair, the greatest de-
mand being for flowering stock.

A Carnat.ou Night.

Such grand carnations as were ex-
hibited by Halliday Brothers last club
meeting have seldom been surpassed.
Daybreak, Victor and Flora Hili were
immense. Weber & Sons made a good
showing with new varieties of excep-
tional merit. They also istaued an un-
named pink seedling which showed up
well. Charles Wagnephad a pretty col-
lection of seedlings, which did bimcredit;
some of the varieties were very good.
Cook Brothers had a pink seedling, a
deeper shade than Scott, which they
claim blooms more profusely than the
latter. It is a good seller. Their mig-
nonette was the admiration of the mem-
bers.

Halliday Brothers' scarlet sport of
Tidal Wave is the talk of this city. They
have a large lieuch of this variety and in
all proljabdity will introduce it the com-
ing Spring. The color is a good scarlet,
with the constitution of its parent. This
no doubt is a grand thing, a real, genu-
ine, commercial variety.

Mr. Richmond, who has charge of the
Hallidays' carnation houses, deserves
much credit for the manner in which he
cultivates the divine flower. One must
travel tar and wide to see the carnation
done better.

Notes.

I regret, exceedingly, to announce
the serious illness of our tinancial secre-
tary, VV. Paul Binder. All hope to hear
of his speedy recovery.

•' Uon't water the foliage ol your car-
nations from one season to another;
they don't like It," says Mr. Weber.
"How can you keep down the red spi-
der?" asked Mr. Pentland. Air and
heat aright was the answer given.

Scott was voted the most popular and
prollHc, as well as best selling carnation.

Hector was much in favor lor a red.

White Cloud was announced by many
to be a rival of Flora Hill.

Crimson carnatiousdo not find the sale
that other colors do. Why?

Mrs. Bradt must be sold at a much
higher figure than any other variety.

Ice boxes were condemned for storing
carnation flowers in, cool, airy rooms
being advocated as being better for this
purpose. Edwin A. Seiuewitz.

Cincinnati.

Influenza Causes Slow Trade.

Business has been rather quiet since
the first of the year, fuueral work creat-
ing about the only demand for flowers.
I attribute the present dullness more to
La Grippe than any other cause; very
few famlties have escaped its attack;
many of the florists have been laid up
with it and many more are still sick.

Jottings.

Chas. A. Getz is suffering from a
sprained ankle, caused while using the
hose in putting out a Are that had started
in one of his greenhouses a few nights
since. Fortunately he discovered the
fire in time, or his whole plant would
have been destroyed.
Club News.

.Saturday evening next is the annual
meeting aud election of oflicers for the
ensuing year. A smoker is also on the
tapis. The regular monthly exhibition
will also occur .Saturday afternoon.
This will be a "special violet meeting"
and we expect a fine display.

E. G. GiLLETT.

The Old. Old Story.

The ad. was so successful that I have sold all
my Smilax, so enclose another ad. for the
ooming three weeks. I am very much pleased.
SPV HILL CONSBRVATOKIES, N. Y.

' mixed, 3 In., $3.50 per 100.

BOUGAINVILLEA "o^-r^s^^ pij^.r' = •"
CYPERUS ALTERNIF0LIUS7erSi'°
PARIS YELLOW DAISY 'X!fc*r'r<S:

CASH WITH ORDER.
Ferns and Selaglnellas all gone.

JOHN G. EISELE,onr,„^li,Phila., Pa.

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GERANIUMS

Rooted cuttings of J. J. Hariflon. S. A. Nutt.

Lift Kavonie and others. Our selection.

»1.00 per lOri: 19 Oil per ItOO.
PARIS DAISIES MarKuerites. II OflperinO.
ALTKRNANTHt5KAS, red and yellow, 50 cts. per

100; «4 ID P^r II Oi'.
GIANT SWEET ALYSSUM. 60 cta. per 100, by luall.

Cash wttb order.

C. A. HARRIS & CO., Delanson, K.Y.

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CHOICE
Transplanteil

Cyclamen Seedlings

Dreer's strain, 2 to 5 leaTOB. 93.00 per ICO.

Geranium "MiRS," 'p^r'Slr^^'r^^JS:
HENRY EICHHOLZ. Waynesboro, Pa.

FRANKLIN COUNTY.
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RFRANIIIM<t In SW In pots, Mme. KozAiOT),

U t. n n II I u Ifl O ijeut white, ahnks Kklway. bes)

liliik, f.l.lH) i)iT 100; assorted varieties, |!1.50 per 100.

niNFRARIA^ Ini^ln. pots, $1.50 per 100; 3 In.

uincnnniHO pots, »2.5o per loo.

HELIOTROPE SJ^jIn. pots, 11.50 per lOO.

PARMATinMQ "^ell rooted cuttings, guaran-
unnnn l luno teed no disease, Viotok, $2.00
per 100 ; Flora Hill, f3.(^) per 100.

CASH WITH ORDER

PARK NURSERY, Pottsville, Pa.

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3 GRAND NOVELTIES

PELARGONIUMS, Sandifobd's SURPRISE,
WON DER and BEST, *:2.50 per doz. Also the following
new Borta, Dorothy, Countkss, Champion, Edward
Perkins. Goldmine aud Marik Malet, $1.25 per
doz : $8.00 per lOO. Mrs. R. Sandiford, Mmk. Thebat
and H. M. Stanley. *l 00 per doz. ; $6.00 per loO. The
above prices are for fine, strong plants, from 2^ Inch
pota. 50 at lUO rate. JS^Casti wftli order.

ROBT. SANDIFORD, Mansfield, 0.

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VERBENAS

Rooted Cuttings. Well rooted.

Mrs. Cleveland, Candidate, Aurora Bobealis,
J. C. Vadghan, Sappola, Miss Arthur. Crimson
Bedder, Pink Beauty. Francis. Negro, Swaynk's
Bkauty, Invincible, 15 cts. per doz.; TO cts. per 100;
$6.00 per imW; $25.00 per 5,1)00; $15.00 per 10,000. Ex-
press prepaid to all parts of U. S. and Canada.

S. T. DANLEY,

Macomb, III.

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per

1000

per

1000

Fine stocky plants from 2}4 inch pots, ready

for 3}^ or 4 Inch.

Twenty (20) of the best summer Bedding

Varieties.

DAVID G. YATES & CO.,

Mount Airy Nurseries,
7366 Germantown Ave., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

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GERANIUMS

Separate kjods, 3 in., $3 00 per 100,
iucluding Mt- of ^now. Mmk. Sal-
LKROi and blooming varieties

CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS—

:JMi i"-. $--6" Pt^r luO; 4 in., $1.U0 per dozen.

TRADESCANTIA—

Yelliiw-Btriped, rooted cuttings, $1.00 per
100; Zebrina, 5Uc. per 100; Green, 25c. per ICO;
bi mail, 10c. per 100 extra.

FISHER & SON, - GALION, OHIO.

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GERANIUMS, ZONALE

2^ in. pots, many varieties, double and slagle, white, pinlc, salmon, gcarlet and

cnmoon, *2.nn nor 100.

GERATSIITMS, Mrs. Pollock, Bismarck, Bappy Tbouglit.

■sv, u< 83 uo per 100. Mme. Sallerol, :;j/3 m., $1.6U per luu.
COLKUS, splendid variel les, SVa in., $1.75 per lUO.
PEXUKil AS, nor BLE, 2H ID.. *-.5" I'er 100.
MentloQ the Plorlflta* Exchacffe when wrltlne.

C. W. WEflTHERBY,

Ghillicothe, Mo.

January 14, 18'.>9.

THe FLORISTS' EXCHHNGB.

39

JOHN CONLEY & SON,

lIANUFACTtIR(':R8 OF

TIN FOIL

2 and 4 Dominick Street,
NEW YORK.

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EnO QSEE1TE0II3B OWNEB SHOULD BE WITHOUT-^

j FIRE INSURANCE

E The best form of fnaumnpe can be had through z
P a Mutuiil ABSoclatlon. Write to secretary for z
E particulars of ^

I Florists' Mutual Fire Insurance Association i

g W.J. VESEV.Sei'v, F«I!T WAYNE, INP. ^

Ciimiiiiiiimiiiiimimiiiiiiiiimmimimiminiimiiumiiiia

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TOBACCO DUST

Ton. 813.00; H ton, $6.7.5; 54 ton, $3.75;

100 lbs., $1.00.

^PPn^ OF ^I'L KINDS. Wholesale

i3L^L^LfJ und Retail. Catalogue Free.

Lemon Oil. Njkoteen. Sheep Manure, &c.

GRIFFITH a TURNER CO.. Baltimore, Md.

205 to 213 NORTH PACA STREET.
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ADOO FIBRE AND
ADOO LIQUID

Vill do ill that is cliimed
If InteUigently Vied J* J*

TRY THEM!

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SHEEP MANURE

Gleaned and prepared expreislr for florliti* me.
Ton will Qnd tt t,he Benulne article. For reference
to Iti being flrtt-olasB I refer 7on to Henrr F.
Mlohelt. 1018 Market Street, Phlla., Pa. Trial bagi
of 160 IbB., |2.Mi per ton, |2A.0O. M ton at ton rate.
Caih with order.

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

1013 Ontario St., PHILA., PA.

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SEAMLESS TRUNKS

SHIPPING C?T FLOWERS

CRANE BROS , WESTFIELD, MASS-

MANUFACTURERS OF

LINEOID SEAMLESS SPECIALTIES.

CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED.
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(COMBINING the
^ qualities of an
absolute insect exter-
minator with those of
a viiforous fertilizer.
Hecommended and Id
uBe by the foremost
florists and nurserymeD
In the land. For Sale at
the Seed Stores.

ROSE MFG. CO.,

Niagara Falls, NewYork

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Tobacco Stems

FKESH, CLE.\N, STRONG,
300 pound bales, $1 .50. Ton, $9.00

^Er.u1„'.T„Vu"h.°.:: MUSHROOM SPAWN

$6.50 per 100 lbs.

H. G. FiUST & CO., 'A^sr.l: PHIH., Pi.

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GEORGE RIPPERGER,

SHEEP MANURE

Al SHEEP MANURE.
List and Sample.

. quantity
;nd for Pr

rice

?&,°U?o''tri.',*- LOXG ISLAND CITY.

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11.VKK.V KLORIMT ■ W A V V
OOKllt to INHITRE ■— 1 /% I I
HIMGCASSaKalnst 1 l^VXl-^

POB PABT1CTJLAB8 ADDBEBB

JOHN G.ESLER.Sec'y, Saddle River, N.J.

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New Orleans.

ChristmaB and New Year's trado was
about as sood as last year's; flowers
were very high in price and scarce. Good
palms and araucarias sold well.- Such
plants as Pandanus Veitchli, dracienas
and nice specimen ferns always sell when
well grown. There was a good demand
for Christmas trees and holly ; this
branch of the business is being cut up by
many of our colored people who bring
the goods in from the woods. The
Southern holly was very good this year,
being well berried and of course much
cheaper than the imported stock.

Ohas. Eble has obtained the contract
again for the roof garden at the St.
t'liarles Hotel. He has also a stand in-
side the hotel forselling cut flowers. Mr.
Eble has a new violet that originated
with him. It is a large darli blue single
variety, ver.v sweet scented. It is the
largest violet seen here. H. P.

Washin§:ton.

Trade News.

The holiday season was satisfac-
tory to everyone; but since the first of
the month a little slaelinessiscomplained
of. Potted plants for the holiday trade
were in greater demand than ever— cy-
clamen, azaleas and fruiting orange
plants were the most popular.

Jottings.

The Farquhar (?) violet has done
splendidly with J. R. Freeman this sea-
son. His blooms are exc?ptionaIly large
and well colored. Some phenomenal
flowers of Golden Gate rose are being
cut at this establishment.

The dinner tableat the Executive Man-
sion Monday night, the occasion being a
dinner to the I'eace Commission, was
decorated with cyprlpediums and cat-
tleyas. Mr. PHster was highly compli-
mented on his tasteful work. In the east
room a feature of the decorations was
the magnificent croton plants grown b.v
G. H. Brown. Most of these plants are
revelations as to what can be got from
a croton cutting inside of a year.

G. W. O.

Sei/en to One.

Between Ihe Florists' Exchange and another
trade paper in which I am advertising, the
answers from the former have beaten the other
7 to 1. This speaks well for the Florists' Ex-
change. Very truly,

E. B. JACKSON.

Stamford, Conn., Nov. 2. '98.

B

will warn you of sudden changee of the temperature.
Bell can he placed In residence and the Thermostat In
greenhouse can be set to call at any degree, either too
warm or too cold, without change.

Price, Thermostat. $S.UO; or complete with Bell,
Battery and Wire, $5.00.

J. W. DAVIS, Morrison, Illinois

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The Harrisii Disease . . .

Can he prevented hy Immersing the bulbs for
five hours Id a solution of ... .
KRAFT'S PLANT TONIC, 99per cent,
Thishasheen conclusively proven by experiments
at Lincoln Park, Chicago. The Tonic alio kllla
Hard Shelled Srnle, IVIealy Bug, and
other insect pests without Injury to the plant.
Send for circular and price list

KRAFT PLANT TONIC CO., Rockford, 111.

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TOBACCO STEMS

Extra strong and fresh. Each Bale Guaranteed.
Bales 300 to 500 pounds. 70 centb per cwt. Lowest
prices In too or large lots.

TOBACCO DUST.

Bags 25, 50 and 100 pounds.

U. CUTLER RYERSON, "SEw"/Kr5!.i.

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GROUND RECARBONATED.

CHARCOAL

Mijced with earth, prevents mould
and gives rich color to plants. , . .

412.30 per l>t>I. Casti wltta order.

L. 8. BROWN.

33 Lynaan St., Springfield, Mass.
Mention the FlorlsU' Bxcbange when wrltlnx*

STANDARD ♦ POTS.

We are now ready to supply a superior
quality of Pots in unlimited quantities.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.

A. H. HEWS & CO.,
NORTH CAMBRIDGE, - MASS.

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BEST IN THE WORLD

For Stringing and Tying Purposes.

Made In green and fancy colors. Price, $1.25 per lb.
Send for Samples.

JOHN C. MEYER & CO., Boston, Mass.

81 SUMMER STREET.
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WITH THE "INCOMPARABLE"

BORDBUX NOZZLE

'r,i::; KEROSENE '^iM:i

.MiikcM KmiilHiun »lilli- I'titiipriiir.
THE DEMIN(j"cO.?Sa'lEM. OHIO.

TwlIv*; varieties of Snrayera. IMNI'S
ALL KINDS. Wrile iiaorour Cen'l UV>I
Agi-nls. Ilrntilon & Iliih1>i>ll, Chlrfte't, Mli

CaLiloeue and fnrnniljLS niniV.i FREK.

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GOOD LABELS

YOU WANT THEM,
WE MAKE THEM....

Our labels have received the hi«he8t praise
for lieinK tiie most even, smooth and beat
painted on the market.

We manufacture all styles for Florists and
Nurserymen, including plain, painted, wired
and printed.

An order will piove the above.

Samples and prices on application.

WOODEN GOODS CO., MiniiBapolis, Minn.

83 WESTERN AVENUE.
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BOSTON FLORIST LETTER GO.

Manufacturers of FLORISTS' LETTERS.

DlmenBloni of
thlB box. 22 in.
lonK by 18 In.
wide and IS In.
high. 2 sections.

ThiB wooden box nicely Rtalned and varnished,
18x80zI3 made In two sections, one for eaeh slse
letter, clveo awar with flrst order of 600 letter*.

Block Letters. IH or 2 mch slie, per 100, 92.00.

Script Letters, $4 00.

Fastener with eaoh letter or word.

Used by leadlniT florists everywhere and for
■ale by all wholesale florlstB and supply dealers.

N. F. McCarthy, Treas. & nanager,
iirrk BOSTON, MASS.g^r^.'.f.t

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^ LL Nurserymen, Seedsmen, and Floriste'
wishing to do bueinesBwitb Europe should

send for the.

"PortiGulturaiPilvertiser"

This is the British Trade Paper, being read
weekly by all Horticultural traders; it is also
taken by over lOi 0 of the best Continental
houses. Annual subscription to cover cost
of postage, 75 cents. Address

HDIXOR8 OF XHE *'H. A."

Chilwell Nurseries. NOTTS, ENGLAND.

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STANDARD FLOWER POTS.

PACKED IN SMALL CRATES EASY TO HANDLE.
VrU-r per crate

1.500 2 in. Pn'R. Inornte ^i 88

l.-iOO 21/4 ■ • 5 25

l."iOO 2^2 •• " 6 00

1000 rt ■' " 5 00

500 31/2 " •• 3 60

500 4 •• '■ 4 50

200 5 •■ •• 2 76

100 6 •■ ' 2 20

100 7 ■• •• 3 50

50 8 •■ " 2 50

50 9 •■ • 8 50

50 10 •• •• 5 00

24 11 ■• " 3 60

24 12 •■ •• 4 80

12 14 •• ■• 4 80

6 16 ■' " 4 50

SEED PANS. Bame price as pote. Send for
price ll»t ot CYLINDERS for cut flowers.
HAMGING VASES, etc.
10 per cent, off for cash with order

Hilfinger Bros.' Pottery, Fort Edward. N. Y.

Or AUGUBT RdLKER & SoNH, 52 Dey St.,
New York City, New York Agents.

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RED TOWERS BRAND

BONE MEAL

FOR FLORISTS

100 lb. bas. *I.~.'; 300 lb. bag, 1*3.25

Vi ton, S7.50 !/i ton, «14.50

1 ton, $38.00

F. O. B. Bridgeport, Conn.

— AL80—

Odorless Lawn Dressing

and

....Garden Fertilizers.

TERMS, CASH WITH ORDER

RED TOWERS GREENHOUSES

HACKENSACK, N. J.

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fl37l9WHARrONSf
WHIlADELPHiA# '

liB

©L^NDAPI)^

POTS.

BRANCH WAREHOUSES t
E«sni»r and Weitslde AT^nap*, Jentij CItr, If. J.
JMkson Its. A r«snon St., Lod^ IsUnd Cllj, N. T.

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REED & KELLER

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

122 W. 25th Street,
NEW YORK CITV,

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40

The F=lorists* Exchange.

J. K. ALLBN,

Wholssala Commission Dealer In

CUT F=l-Oin£ERS.

57 W. 28th Street, New York.

Orders by mall ortelesrapta promptlj attended
to. Telephone Call, 382 38th Bt.

ROSES, Blue and White VIOLETS, Specialties.

CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE

404-412 E. 34th St., N Y., near Ferry.

Open every Mornlos at 6 O'clock a.m. for the

Siile or Cut Flowers.

This Is not a commission house; the market |

consists of Individual stands.

Wall Space for Advertising Purposes to Rent.

J. DONALDSON, SECRETARY.

DECKER, BL&UVELT GO.

WHOLESALE DKALKR9 IN

CIT FLOWERS- PLANTS

42 W. 28th St.. i^'ew York.

Consignments solicited. Shipping: orders will

receive prompt and caiufiil ftfieiitiou.

TKLEPUONK23.S7-18iii Strkkt.

WM. H. CUNTHER,

Wholesale Florist

VIOLETS AND CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

Consignments Solialtod.

30 West 29th St., New York.

Telephone. 230(l-88th Street.

EDWARD C. HORAN,

Wholesale Florist

No. 34 W. 29th St.. New York.

The Bride, Mermet and American Beauty,
Specialties.

JULIUS LANG,

Wholesale Florist

63 WEST 30tli ST,

Consignments Solicited. NEW YORK.

THE NEW YORK CUT FLOWER GO.

119-121 West 23d Street,

I 12-1 14 West 24th Street,

TtlijhoM 73J-15tli. NEW YORK.

OONSIONMINTS SOLIOITID.

Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders.

in£.F=.SHERIDKN

Wholesale CommlMlon Dealer In

CUT FLOWERS

39 West 28th St., New York.

Telephone, 2U— 3Sth St.

PRICB LIST aiNT ON APPLIOATION.

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l)ONAL66>tNlANlJS

KLtFHOW • ■»

.3PE^'*'-^X

K*4 fronsti

so WfjrsoTfSTneeT n.y. city.

A. L. VAUGHAK.

CBAS. W. MoKELLAR.

E. F. WINTEKSON

VAUGHAN, McKELLAR & WINTERSON,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION JOBBERS

In Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturers of Wire Work.
45, 47, 49 WABASH AVENUE, - - CHICACO, ILL.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND, wx^ox^^s^x.^

CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS* SUPPLIES.
No. 67 Bromfleld St, and IS Chapman Place, BOSTON. MASS.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Names and Varieties

New York Boston

Jan. 13, 1899 Jan. 12, 1899

I

A. Beauty, fancy— special-

" extra

No. 1

" Culls & ordinarj

Bride

Bridesmaid

Cusin

Hoste

K. A. Victoria

t La France ordinary...

\ " extra

Mermet

Meteor .

Mrs. Pierpoat Morgan

NiphetOB

Papa Gontier

Perle

Souv. de Wootton

ORCHIDS— Cattleyas

Cypripediums

Dendroblum formosum.

*' others

f Inf'r grades, all colors.
M ( White....

e Standard J Pink

-2 Varieties ) Red

— ( Yel.&Var

g •Fancy— ( White....

•S (The highest \ P'°'^

U Btlndardvar) ( Yel.&Var.

i.. Novelties

Adiantom

AgPARAODS

Cai.las

Daffodils

Daisies

Hyacinths

Lilies ,

Lily of the Valley

Mignonette— ordinary.. . .

" fancy

NARCisans

Pansies

Smilax

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For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see our Correspondence Columns.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

SAMUEL S. PEIMNOCK,

'^Zyiiolesa.le F'lorist

Open Day and Mgtit from 12 A.M. Mondays to 10 P.M. Saturdays.
1612- 14- 16-18 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

REINBERG BROS.

Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers.
■ ■ . 600.000 Feet of Glass.

We caD fill all orders on short notice with all leading varieties of ROSES and
CARNATIONS. We are Headquarters for Fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

GIVE US A TRIAL AND CONVINCE YOURSELF.

a SALESROOM. 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL.

QALVIN & CO.,

40RDWAY Place, BOSTON, MASS.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

At4D DEALERS IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. ,

Wholesale Florists,

Always oit Hand: i ^<il[f.

CARNATIONS, ^ l^ ^Vl

BRIDESMAIDS,

BRIDES.

AleauuD tn. i^'iurisu' Exotianse wtiea wnuuc.

y7 JOBBERS Ih

''"V/^FLORISTS'

Vf/^.SUPPUES

%J

FLORISTS' VASES.

Horticultural Auctioneers.
84 Hawley Street. BOSTON.

I'B^NK H. TbAENDLT. CBABLMS SCHBMOS.

TRAENDLY & SCHENCK,

Wholesale Florists,

S8 W. 28th St. and CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE,
NEW YORK.

TalephoDe 981- .8th St.

^^'Consignments Solicited

JOHN YOUNG,

Wholesale Florist

51 WEST 28th ST.,

NEW YORK.
CYCAS PALM LEAVES Always on Hand

BHfeii H, LaDgiam.

CUT FLOWERS, STRICTLY WHOLESALE

19 Boerum Place, BROOKLYN, N.Y.
Open to receive ConeientnentB of
CHOICE FLOWERS at nny lime.

THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.,
Wholesale Florist,

43 West 38th Street,

NEW YORK.

WM. J. BAKER,
W holesale Florist,

1432 So. Penn Square,

j«jtPHILADELPHLA., PA. I

C, A. KUEHN,

WHOLESALE FLORIST,

1122 Pine St., St. Louis, Ho.

k COMPLETE LINE OF WIBE DESIGNS.

ST. LOUIS

Gilt Flower Co.,

Wholesale Florists,

333 PINE STREET

St. Louis, no.

C. iAi. WORS.

2740 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo.

FLOWERS IT WiLESIlEI

Roses, and a full line.

MC»o<au«MTi.R8 Fon thc south wcst.

HEADQUARTERS Ne^tTRu.

ROaeS, CARNATION* AND
ALL •lASONABLE FLOWERS.

49B Washington Street, commission

BUFFALO, N. Y.

Florist
Alao Dealer tn Florists' Supplies A Wire Deslgtjs

CUT FLOWERS

of the New Pink CAKN.\TION

DOROTHY MANDELL

Heceived Mondays. WedneBdays and Fridays.
WELCH BROS..

Id province ST.. BOSTON, MASS.

Mention tbe Florists' Ejcchange when writing.

January 14. 1»99.

The I=i-Orists' Exchange.

41

DUMONT & CO.,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

No. 1305 FUbert St., Philadelphia.

GEO. M. MOSS,

Wholesale Florist

30 South 17 h St , PHILIDEL' HIA. Pa.

Long Dlfltauce 'Pbone, 1-41-26 D.

Confilgnmenu of choice ROSES. CARNATIONS.

VIOLETS Bollclted.

Fine VALLEY In stock at an thnes.

LEO NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist

17 N. JUNIPER ST.,

Philadelphia.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLrciTED-

Long Distance
Plione 508S A

EDWARD REID,

Wholesale Florist

1526 Ranstrad St.. PHriaOELPHIA,

Bet. Market and Chestnut Sts.

ALL CUT FLOWEKS IN SEASON.

iKLEPHOXE 3%6 A. i

WM. C. SMITH,

Wholesale Florist,

1604 Ludlow St , PHILADCL'PHIA.

Bet. Market and Chestnut Ste.

ROSES, CARNATIONS, ETC.

Consignments Solicited.— Long Distance 'Phone,

BASSETT & WASHBURN,

Wtoleeale Dealei^ and GrowerB of

CUT FLOWERS

88 Wabash Ave., Chicago, ill.
Greenhouses at Hinsdale, III.
L. D. 'Phone at Chicago, Main 223.

L. I). 'Phone at Hinsdale. No. 10.

KENNICOTT BROS. GOMPiNY,

Wholesale * Cut • Flowers,

88 ^Vabaata ATenne,

CHICAGO, ILL.

WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY.

WIETOR BROTHERS,

SrCCESSORS TO

ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO.,

Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers

OrFICE AND 8ALK3KOOM,

51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO.

Headquarters for AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

HOLTOH i HUNKEL CO.,

WHOLESILE FLORISTS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
Manufacturers ot Wire Designs.

457 Milwaukee St. MILWAUKEE, WIS.

•Phone Main 874. P. O. Boi 103.

E. G. HILL & CO.

Wholesale Florists

: RICHMOND, INDIANA.

Mention the Florists' Exchan.gc when writing.

PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER CO., Ltd.

705 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa.

Wholesale Cut Flowers

LONG DISTANCE 'PHONE 21S7.

CONSIQNnENTS OF CHOICE STOCK SOLICITED.

Mention the Florl8t£' Exchange when writing.

CUT STRINGS, 8 lo 10 ft.
long, 50c. per siring.

Shipped to any part of the country.

"VT". H. ELLIOTT,

Mention the FloriBta' Eichang* when writing.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Names and Varieties

I

A. Beaott, fancy— special.

" extra

No. 1

" Culls & ordinary

Bride

Bridesmaid

CuBin

J Hoste

ai K. A. Victoria

« La France, ordinary...

O " extra

' Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan.

NIphetos

PapaGontier

Perle

Souv.de Wootton

ORCHIDS-Cattleyaa

Cypripediums

Dendrobium formosum..

" others

Inf'r grades, all colors.
; White .
! Standard
! Varieties

•Fancy—

Pink

Red

Yel.&Var
White ....

CThe hlghert J P'°'<

W iftBdee of 1 **^d

Cd stajidard var) ( Yel.&Var.

I, Nf)VELTIE8

Adiantum

AsPARAone

Cai.las

Da ffodils

Daisies

Hyacinths

LiLIEB

Lily of the Valley

Mignonette— ordinary —

" fancy

Narcissds

Pansies

Smilax

Tulips

Violets— ordinary

*' extra

Chicago

Jan. 13, 1899

40.00 to

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10.00 to

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15.00
4.00
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4.00
12.00
4.00
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3.00

12!60

4.00

.76

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St. Louis

Jan. 8. 189

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Cincinnati

Jan. 10, 1899

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Milwaukee

Jan. 8, 1899

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1.0(
1.6'

Toronto

Jan. 3, 18(.9

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12.00
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For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see oar Correspondence Colnmns.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quott'd above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

ABOUT

THE

BOOKLET

"PALMS

FERNS

HOUSE PLANTS

AND HOW TO I

TREAT THEH" H

Mention

Under date of Dec. 13th, 1898.

Mr. Win. Scott writes:

" Mr. Long : — The cultural directions in your neat
little illustrated catalogue are much appreciated by
our patrons, and the notably increased call for palms
and plants of late \Tith us, I attribute in large part
to the good influence of our distribution of your book.
It is just what was needed."

DAN'L B. LONG, Publisher,

Sample Free.

the Florists' Exchange when writing.

BUFFALO, N. Y.

Galax Leaves.

CHAS. H. RICKSECKER, LInvllle, N. C

Mention the norlsts' Exchange when writing.
KELSEY'S SOUTHERN

OALAX LEAVES

Brilliant Green and Bronze.

iQformatlon of the Introducer.

HARLAN P. KELSEY, Boston, Mass.

1106 Trenioni BIdg.

Prop. Highlands Ndkszby, North Carolina.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

6ut Palm Leaves '"Crowns

L. W. & F. B. KERVAN, Norwalk, Fla.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

HARDY CUT FERNS

Fancy or dagger.

SI. 00 per 1000
Sphagnum I>Io8S«

50c. per barrel.
Laurel Roping,

4c. per yard.
Cash with order. All orderi
ly mall or diepatch promptly
attended to.

Thos. Collins,"'il'.<'.'.l"

Mention the Florists' Exchange when vrrittng.

WHITE ORCHID BLOOMS

From our extenBlve collection we can aenally fill
moderate alzed orders of the choicest white and other
forms If timely application by mall be made. The ei-
gulaltely fragrant Dend. f ormoium el(?anteum (Wed-
ding Bouquet Orchid) endures long distance ehlpplng.

WILLOWMEAD GARDENS,

Mf-'.tlon the Florists' Ex

EAST ORANGE, N.J.
lanep when wrItlnK.

GUT FLOWERS

CHOICE P. W. G. NARCISSUS,

$1. .50 per 100.

C.i8h with order. Correspondence solicited.

MISSES -WILSON,

Mildred Street. MONTGOMERV, ALA.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

ORCHIDS

Cob ogfne Crletata Alba, Cyprti-edlum Leeanum
Superbum. Small Fernii. from 2 In. pots, ready
for use, t3.50 peril 0 tIMf.iU per 1000. lOOLatania
Borbonlca. $25 00 per 100: '^00 NephrolepU
Boxionlenatii, 4 tn. pots. |25.t0 per 1<U: '.200
Nephrolepla PInma, tin pi ts. I^&.OO per KO.
Cash with order please.

GEORGE H GREY, Kenwood. Albany Go, N.Y.

Mention the Ftorlatv' Rvrhnnv* wH*n wf^tmv

l,AGEH&HURHEl,l,f~,';S''.;

...ORCHIDS

CATTLEYA FLOWERS of finest quality
shipped to all pans. Orders from unKnown
partlee must be accompanied by cash

Cherry Wood Baskets, Fresh Moss and Peat.
Corre.pondenc,^^^ SUMMIT, N. J.

Exchange when writing.

Solicit
Mention the Florists'

PANSIES

Jennings Strain

Fine little plants, for cold frames. fl.OO per 1000, by
express. SEt^O, finest mixed. $1.01) per pkt.. $5.00
per ounce. Cash wilh order.

E. B. JENNINGS.mr' Soutbport, Conn.

GROWER OF THE FINEST PANSIES.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

PeHSIES WOBTB smsiiii!!

GOOD Si>IALL PLA^TS from cold frames or
greenhouse only, at f4.0U per KiOO. All others not ac-
cessible at present. SeednHUHual. Caeh with order.

C. SOLTAU &. CO.,

JERSEY CITY, N. J.

Exchange when writing.

199 Grant Avenue,

Mention the Plorlsta'

S7VYIL-AX

From flats, by mall $0.50 per 100

From U In. pots, strong plants 1.5U

C ANN AS, mixed, strong iJ.uu "

GERANIU.MS. mixed. 2 In. pots :i.uu -

HYDRANGEA OTAKSA, 3 m. pota 5.1X) "

Send for samples. Caeh with order.

FRED. BOERNER, Capo May City, N. J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

ROOTED COTTINGS

GER A N 1 UMS. best varieties, mixed, $1.00 per 100 ;
named varieties, H. R. Gosselln, Vllle de Poitiers, S. A.
Nutt, La Favorite, Elsie Gattel, L. Contable, Pier
Mall, Belle Alliance, and several other varieties,
$1.25 per 100; $l;;,U0 per 1000. Also 16 choice kinds
FUCHSIA St and some fine purple HELIO-
TROPE, same price. VINCAS, $l.0u per 100.
All well rooted. Cash with order.

LOGAN AVE. GREENHOUSES, Danville. Ml.

Mention the norlsts' Elxchange when writing.

.. Rooted Cuttings ..

20.000 Flora HIH Carnntlo^iB. per lOCO. |20 00
50,000 8coiC. McGowan. Poriin,

Keller, Aire. Flsber... " 8 00

SOOOVIucn, vnr per 100 76

GerunluDiH, 20 varieties.. .. " 1 26
Aly«aiiiii, tall and dwarf ... " 60
Heliotrope* white and pur-
ple ** 75

POTTED PLANTS.

2,000 VIncas, 3 Inch pots per 100. 3 50

2,000 Ivy Geranlumst 'i^i Inch pots,

pink and white " 2 25

5,000 Geraniums. 20var8.,2Kln. pots " 2 00
1,000 •* Mrs. Parker. Mount of

Snow. Happy Thousht " 2 50
20,OG0 Roaesf (Dormant), ZM'iipots--. " 2 00
*• •• U -^ ..." S 60

Perle (C. Soupert). La France, Meteor, etc.

J.D.BRENNEMAN,fBox24)Harri8burg,Pa.

Uentloo tb* Florists' Btxiduuive when wrltlac-

42

THe I=i-ORiSTS' Exchange.

GREEN-HOUSE CONSTRUCTION.

This has been a specialty with us for many years and to us is
due the credit for many of the great improvements that have been
made in the construction of wooden green-houses. To those that
buy our

Clear Cypress Building Material

we furnish, free of cost, complete detail drawings from which any
intelligent workman can put up the material correctly. We have
plenty of time to write letters ABOUT OUR BUSINESS, and we will
be glad to hear from those contemplating building.

LocKLAND Lumber Co.

LOCKLAND, OHIO.

U;44Ji',V','.'.i'HM

L;,t:)44J,|JM^fUJ,!^,'44J,i

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

FLORISTS PREPARING

For their new work on Greenhouses will benefit
themselves by writing to me, and describe tbe
number and size of VENTILATORS. State
whether sepanite or united.

E. A. ORMSBY, Melrose, Mass.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

CYPRESS
MATERIAL

OF INY DESCRIPTION.

SIND FOR 0ATAL09UI.

KBEEIHODSE HEPTllili

MAGIC IRON SMOOTH ON JOINTS IS
UNEQUALCD FOR MAKING CAST IRON PIPE
OR BOItER JOINTS. JOINTS CAN BE
CAULKED WITH EASE AND MADE TIGHT.
IT 15 ALWAYS READY FOR USE; AGE
DOES NOT IMPAIR IT.
WRITE FOR CATALOGUE AND PRICES.

SMOOTH ON MFG. CO.,

547 Coniiiinnipa^v Avenue,

JERSEY CITV, N. J.

REEtAND TOUPEINS, B. S., Chemist k Hanger.

Mention the Florists' Exchaim'? u'hen writing.

SUMMER IN WINTER

By Using

Standard Greenhouse Boilers

One cent gets oar Oatalocne*

GIBLIN & CO., . Ulica, N. T.

ATfntlon rh»* Flnrlsrp' Erohang** wh^n writing

GLASS

For Qreenhouses, Qraperies,

Hotbeds, Conservatories,

and all other purposes. . Get oub Fio-
UBEs BEFORE BuTiKO. Estimates freely
given.

N. COWEN'S SON,

392-94 W. Broadway, New York.

Mention the IHorista* Exchange when writing.

IF YOU WANT A

GOODSASH LIFT

For a Very Little Money Get

-- VEMTlL^TING /\PPLiaf^CE.^

For DeacrlptlTelCatalogne Send to

J. D. CARMODY, EVANSVILLE, IND.

\Tent1on the Florists' Exchange when wrltlQR.

RICHMOND

STEAM and
HOT WATER

BOILERS

FOR GREENHOUSE HEATING.

-WRITE FOR CATALOGUE.

RICHMOND STOVE CO., Norwich, Conn.

New York Office:
85 CENTRE ST

Mention the Florists' Eichange when wrltlns.

1/3 OF YOUR MONEY SAVED

BY BUYING NEW UP-TO-DATE

Gable and Pipe Ventilators, Soil Sifters, Insecticide Mixers.

^WSEND FOR NEW ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE. -»!S.

A. Q. WOLF <t BRO., Dayton, Ohio.

Ifeotlon the FlorlBts' Exchantre when writing.

Poughkeepsie, N. Y.

'; After a visit ^to our retail establisli-
meuts I find all agree, tliat trade during
the holidays surpassed that of former
years in the amount of business done,
with prices about the same as in pre-
vious seasons. Noticeable, however,
was an increased demand for flowering
plants; many more could have been dis-
posed of. The stocli carried consisted
principally of ardisias, cyclamens, small
palms, ferns, dracienas, oranges, primu-
las, etc., which met with ready sale at
good remunerative figures.

Cut flowers, also, received their full
share of attention, all being sold out by
riunday noon.

New Year's trade surpassed former
years in the call for cut flowers, a very
pleasing feature to the trade, who are
well pleased with amount of business
done. P. Devoy.

The fourth annual dinner of the Dutch-
ess County Horticultural Society was
given at the Masonic Temple, Thursday
evening, January 5. Charles B. Weath-
ered of New York acted as toastmaster.
The first toast, "Our Society," was re-
sponded to by former President George
Saltlord. He said that there are 133
members in the Society, which has been
successful in a financial way. Mr. Salt-
ford predicted that next year there
would be a greater flower show in
Poughlieepsie than has ever been given
here before. Other toasts were: "The
S. A. F.," responded to by Wm. J. Stew-
art; "Flowers," by Frank B. Lown;
"The Amateur," by Clarence Reynolds.
William Turner told of his recent visit to
England and former Mayor J. Frank
Hull responded for the city, speaking
highly of the Society and its work.

During tlie day the annual meeting
and election of officers of the Society
took place, with the followine result:
President, Frederick Newbold ; vice-
presiiient, .James Blair; treasurer,
Charles Mitchell; secretary,^ Wallace
G. Gomersail.

Orange, N. J.

Friday evening, January .6, occurred
the installation of officers of the ;,New
Jersey Floiicultural Society for the com-
ing year. The ceremony was conducted
by the retiring president in a very able
manner. The treasurer's report for last
year showed the Society to be in a
healthy condition financially. A hearty
vote of thanks was given to the retiring
president for his faithful services In two
terms, also to the other retiring officers.
After the business meeting the annual
dinner was held and was much enjoyed
by everyone present. The hour was too
late to "allow of much oratory. Short
interesting talks were, however, made
by Messrs. P. O'Mara, W. McMillan, Dr.
Kitchen. W. Bartholomse, J. W. Withers,
George Smith and J. H. Troy. Delecta-
ble music was furnished at intervals by
a trio composed of \lolin, guitar and
flute.

m. Klsco, N. Y.

The Westchester, County (N. Y.) Hor-
ticultural Society has elected the follow-
ing officers : President, A. L. Marshall,
Pawling; vice-president, George Burton,
secretary', H. Spavins, and treasurer, .M.
Green, all of this place.

Indianapolis.

The Indianapolis Florists' Associa-
tion met on the night of January 3, and
installed the newly elected officers. The
Association decided to offer monthly
prizes for the best exhibition of one va-
riety of flower. After the meeting all in
attendance were entertained by tfie new
offlcers at the Germania Cafe.

Louisville, Ky.

The Kentucky Society of Florists held
its annuai;;meetinK January 3. The fol-
lowing oHicers wereinstalled: President,
C. H. Kunzman; vice-president, Jacob
Schuiz; secretary, Joseph Coenen; treas-
urer, Sam. P. Thompson. A banquet
followed the installation of the new
officers.

.\t the annual meeting of the New Jer-
sey Horticultural Society held at Tren-
ton last week the following officers were
elected: President, S. B. Ketcham,Had-
donfield; vice-president, D. Baird ; secre-
tary, H. I. Budd, Mount Holly; treas-
urer, Charles L. Jones, Newark; execu-
tive committee, Joseph B. Ward, I^yons
Farms, E. P. Beebe, Elizabeth, D. A.
Vandervfeer, Freehold, I. J. Blackwell,
TitusvlUe, and J. B. Rogers, Newark.

What are the Advantages of Using

JADOO FIBRE

AND

JADOO LIQUID

Here are some that leading Growers
and Florists have already found out :

You can use pots two sizes smaller.
You can ship your plants without pots.
Every seed will germinate.
Every cutting will root.
Root action will be stronger.
Flowering will be more profuse.
Foliage will be better in color.
Transplanting required only half as

often.
No check after transplanting.

Can you afford to grow Plants
without Jadoo Fibre or Jadoo Liquid?

Send for our New Catalogue.

THE AMERICAN JADOO CO.,
811 Fairmount AvB., Phlia., Pa.

For Sale by ALL PROMINENT
^eedsluen and Dealers. . ■

M**ntlnn thf Florlplfi' Kxi'hane*" wh*»n wrltlnff

HOTHOUSE GLASS

All Sizes a Specialty.

C. S. WEBER & CO.

4 Desbrosses Street, New York,

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EraQs Improred Challenge,

Roller b«ftrlnR.aeIf-olIlDK derls*,
aatomfttlo stop, solid link cb*la
niAkea the IMPROVED CHAL-
LENGB the most perfect Appa-
ratus In the market.

Write for cataloRue and prlcei
before plaolng your orders elie-
where.

Quaker City Machine Co.,

BIOHUOND. IND.

P^firfotp' Kxfhnn^p

MA STIC A

FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES.

ProTtf Q superior to pacty. Easier to apply and Btaya on.
Not affected by extremea of weather. Endorsed by
prominent florfata. Send for descriptive circular of
Mastica and Vlastica Glazins Machines.

rrslTllBwYorii

F. 0. PIERS E CO., I'/oXr

the FliirlstB' Exohnnffe when writing.

M-n

D0C5 not
injurC' thej<-^
most sensitive
plants. Used for
fumigation orjpiay-
in^ indoors or out.
200 pounds of to-
bacco in one pint*
of Nikotccn>5- j<- jc

56Id by Seedsmen.
Circular free.

,5habcuiaDipca

Javc5

i%m

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January 14, 1809.

Thb F=lorists' Exchange.

43

VENTILATING
APPARATUS E°B
FLORISTS

Low Cost-Satisfaction Guaranteed

Send 5 cts. postage to New York Office for latest cataloeue of Greenhouse Heating
and Ventilating Apparatus. Send for estimates on Cypress Greenhouse Haterial, also
for our Patent Iron Qreenhouse Construction. Send for circulars of Hotbed 5ash and
Framee.

We Make Special Greenhouse PUTTY— Price on Application.

LORD &, BURNHAM CO.

Horticultural Architects and Builders
NEW YORK OFFICE : GENERAL OFFICE and WORKS:

St. James BIdg. B*way & 26th St. Irvington=on-Hudson, N. Y.

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Make an Early Season ^^:^

bT tii^ln? oiir AGRICULTURAL DRAIN

"*"" ~ "^very iimii <>! experifiice km-ws tliat
is tile drained inav lie worked weeks

3 in advancp of that which is unJrained. ^^f make all kinds of tile and
Sewer Pipe, Red Pressed Brick, Fire Brick, Chimney
Tops, Flues, Encaustic Side 'Valks, etc. ^Vnte for what
^^^ yonwant. JOHN H. JACKSON ©8 Th ird Ave., Albany, N.Y,

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GLASS

FOR GREENHOUSES, GRAP-
ERIES, CONSERVATORIES,
AND HOTBEDS.

VANHORNE, GRIFFEN & CO.,

GLASS

4-0 to A-B VESTRY STRECT,

French and American Glass. *" i^roi^SiISioH sx. ' NEW YORK.

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GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress.

BEST GRADES. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP.

A.DIETSGH&CO.

SHEFFIELD AVE. GHICAGO9 ILLi

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Steam and Hot Water Heating

Economically and Perfectly Installed by

HENRY W. GIBBONS, ^^*"^%^^4i?".^

EXPERT ADVICE AND PLANS FDBNISHED. ESTIMATES FREE.
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-IliERTT STKKKT,
ORK.

ifl Mllati

Mention this papi

...HAS POSITIVELY NO EQUAL FOR...

STRENGTH, DURABILITY and NEATNESS.

Guaranteed for 10 years. Has a solid wheel and shaft cast In
one (malleable iron). No slipping on Line Shaft as the case with
all others. Catalogue free. ^

E. HIPPARD, Youngstown. Ohio.

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Fll FIIEI HIE!

Fire in a Myers Improved Sectional
Hot Water Boiler burns one-third
less fuel and heats best your
Greenhouse; and Conservatory

SEND FOR BOOK B-7 AND PRICES.

MTERS i CO.;

514-1 520 S. Ninth St.

PHILADELPHIA, PA. ^

(ESTABLIBHED 1649.)

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HQEEIIHODSE imm m VEHTILPTIHI!,

Horticultural Architecture and Building.

pitching^^Go

ESTABLISHED 1844.

233 Mercer Street, - NEW YORK.

FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS.

NINETEEN SIZES.
Perfect Sash Raising* Apparatus.

Rosehouses, Greenhoutes, Etc., of Iron
Frame Construction erected complet*
or the Structural Iron Work ■hip-
ped ready for erection.
Iron Frame Benches with the
" Perfect Dminaffc Bench T1I«"
•r Slate Tops.

SHMD 4C. POSTAGE f OR lI«I.USXRATCn CAXAL,OGVE.

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HOTBED, GREEiOUSEandVENTILlTOH

Onlf Cypress Bars^ Etc.

MAinTTAOTUEBD BT

S.JACOBS & SONS, S*F?i&.%"3%'sr"N'?:

SBSH

WHITE LEAD, PUTTY, Etc., al Wholesale.

P«en(l for Catalogue.

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BOILERS

■■^ STEAM AND Hot WATER. ^^^F

FOR GREENHOUSES.

The LARGEST VARIETY. Our CATA-
LOGUE and PRICES will Interest You.

OiZER 50 YEKRS

EXPERIENCE.

INTERIIIIIIOIIIL HEITER CO. rcA°:°^:

BRANCHES:

237 Water Street, New York. | 89 E. Lake Street, Chicago, III.
ICntlon the Florist." Exctaanire whf-n w..«i.*.. 4r W'on Street Boston.

'"THE ^

-"^f f i

Wm SI FEED BOILEB

^H

1

is the only boiler that will keep a steady

liii "1« '" <iS'

-J**

heat in a greenhouse all night without

attention. No more sitting up all night

to keep a good fire. Further Informa-

M'H

W^pH

tion on application.

GORTON & LIDGERWOOD CO. 4

j^^H^tt

96 LIBERTY STREET, NEW YORK. \^»g^J|]^i^ |

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.TiiHI.

f^-t**««*^

SCOLLAY BOILER

FOR

dralionse leaii, Etc.

HOT WATERiOR STEAM.^

Faemington, Conn., Marchf9, 1896.
"Tbe InvInclMe Boiler you placed In my Carnation
houses has given gjeat satisfaction. I did not have to
run the boiler hard even when the thermometer stood
18 deg. below zero. It has proved ' Invincible' In^every
respect." Hugh Cbesnky, Florist.

SEND£STAMP F0R3CATAL0GUE AND :PRICE LIST.
Estimates Cheerfully Qiven.

JOHN A. SCOLLAY,

•INVINCIDLE." 74 and 76 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N.V.

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44

THB RLORISTS' EXCHTTrsCE.

BULBS

FJj^ SPRiMi:^ AHO SUMiVlEi^ PLANTING.
BEGONIAS.

►♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦<

i 1 2 Reasons Why Every Florist
I jL Should Grow

♦ vA ^'6 ..^^ ft 1st-

►♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ^

Tuberous rujteU. Finest stock obtaiaable.
IimiiL-nst; tlawers, briltiaut coloring.

;>iugle roie, wbice,8C(irler, yellow Doz. lOO.

and orange |U.45 |3.UJ

CboioeBt mixture, 40 250

Double ruse, scarlet, white and

yellow 1.00 7.50

Double, choice mixture 75 6.0o

CAL,ADIUIIIS.

Esculentuni (ElepbaDt's Ear). Sound

bulbs, witbUiie,llveceDter8buot8. Doz. lOO.i

5-7 inches in circumlerecice $U.45 $;f.7d

T-9 '• •• 65 4.00

9-13 " •' 1.00 7.00

Fancy Leaved. Fine large

L Tab-ers, Oriiliaat vaiiegations,

,_ best sorts 1.75 13.00

CANNAS.

L While we can furuish raoat varieties, we list

especially for their uokeowledged merits as

Leaders the following :

Admiral Avellaii. orange- Doz. lOO.
scarlet, bronze fol., height 5 ft. . $u.60 $4.00

Alplionse Bonvier, standard
crimson. 5 ft 50 3.00

Bassett's Red, superb, in-
tense bronzy red loliaKC, 5ft 85 6.00

BeautePoitevlue, Ideal Bed-
ding Canua, dowers rich crim-
son,3ft 83 8.00

Cbas Henderson, dwarf,
cnmsoD, standard 50 3.00

Cbicas^o, best vermilion-scar-
let. 5 fr 75 5.50

Columbia, rich, glowing red,

•- 3 ft 85 6.00

Comte de Boucbard, extra
larifayillo*, spotted crimson 60 4.00

Defender, clear yellow, striped
scarlet, early, profuse bloomer,
SVa ft 1.26 800

Csandale, chert y-red flower,
bronze foil, ge, 4 ft 60 3.50

Eldorado, standard yellow,
3 ft 60 3.50

F'lamiu}{;o, glowing crimson,
flue for ulooming in house in
Winter,3Vift 85 6.00

Florence VauKban, stand-
ard spotted 60 4.00

J* 1>. Cabos, flowers apricot
color, bro'izp foliaire, 4^ ft 60 4.00

Leonard Vaujfban, pure
brigut scarlet, tol. rich bronze.
Superb. 6 ft 1.00 7.50

mie. Berat, nearest approach
to pink yet introduced, shade of
soft carmine. 3>^ ft 85 6.00

nime. Croz>', standard red, 3^
ft 50 3.00

9Irs. Fairnian Rotters,

Mbright red. with yellowborder... .83 6.0O

Papa Canna, immense flower
spiKhr, iirilliant red, foliage light
grein.^rt 60 4.00

pbiladelpbia, gigantic flow- Unz. iw.
ers, 5 to ti iu. acioBS, fluest ruby
red, luxuriant foliage. 3 to 4 ft. .. $1.15 $8.00

Pierson's Premier, seed-
ling ot Queen Charlotte, dwarf
habit, bold color, brilliant crim-
son center. Superb 8S 6.00

Paul Marquant, standard sal-
mon 3K rt 50 3.00

President Cleveland, one
of the very beat, Musd-like foli-
age, flowers orange-scarlet. 3}^
ft ettch,30ct8., 3.60 18.00

Pres. McKluley, brilliant
crimson, shaded scarlet, 3 ft.,
each, 35 eta., 3.25 15.00

Queen Charlotte, standard
giltedged 50 3.00

Sec'y Cbabanue, beautiful
free-Howeriug salmon, strong
grower. 3^4 to 4 ft. ..each, 30 cts., 2.76 30.00

Souv. d'Antonle Crozy,
finest glltediieu scarlet, 3 ft 75 5.00

Sou V. du Pres. Carnot, rich
vermilion flowers, foliage bronze,
4Vi ft 75 5.00

Vellovi- Crozy, most beauti-
ful, cl.;ar, pure canary-yellow,
3ft each,30cts., 2.25 15.00

ORCHID-PLO^VERIPIG CARINAS
Austria, Burbaub, Fuerst Bis-
mark, Italia, .5Uc. per d0£. ; $3.00 per luO.

GI<ADIOI<I.

First-class bulbs, superb sorts. Named.

Breuclileyeiisls, bright scar

let

Ceres* pure white, rosy blotch. ,
Eug:ene Scribe, l«rg' »,:'-_;;

rosf VV ^

Jolm Bull, white, tingec nn,
rame. Hloneret, delicate . '^v i
JM A V. This is the very fluest for

florists' forcing, color pure white,

with bands of bright rose, prc-

lUMe bloomer

Snperlor Mixture, Gladioli,

whifH Hnd light

Fine Mixture—

Gladioli, white aud light

" rose and pink

•' striped aud variegated.

'* scarlet and red

" yellow and orange

Choicest Mixture, all shades

Giant Cbildsil

L,einolne Hybrids

100. 10(».

$0.80 $7 UU

l.UO 8.00

Gale

BABY PRIMROSE i

Plants begin to bloom wheu only one Incb high.
Plania in '^-Incb potsS montlis ago, now Inti-lncli, carry ■
more tban 5U sprays of flowers and will continue to .
bloom In greater profusion. It's a perpetual bloomer. ,
Prominent Philadelphia and New York Florists pay S*^.

per 100 for the sprays.
Baby Primrose requires no forcing and will even bloom '
In violet frames. It Is not poisonous. i

The flowers remain fresh nearly a month after being cut. .
The stems are long and erect, hence useful for all pur- ,
poses. ,

The rosy-lilac flowers are Just the right color for all pur-
poses. '
For Easter blooming nothing could be more profitable or newer. '
The more you cut It. the more It blooms.
It Is elegant as a pot-plant or for jardinieres.
IT IS MOKE PROFITABLE to grow than roses or carnations,
as It begins to bloom as soon as bedded and can be cut as wanted.
12th. WE KETURN TOUR MONEY If you are not satisfied.

Vi Plants by mall, $l.a5; 100 by express, $7.00
1'2 Sprays of floorers by mail, 30 cts.

3d.
4th.

5th.
6tb.

7th.

New Sweet=Scented $1000 Calla.

Three years ago the price for a few roots of this Calla was $1000. In
a few years It will entirely displace the old fashioned Calla. It la
dwarfer and earlier. The flowers are produced in a profusion, never '
before surpassed If equaled. It lias a geuuiiie, lasiiUE Ira- •

f ranee, all its own, but similar to thai of violets or •
Hies. Price $6.00 CO Sl'^.OO per 100; 91 .00 to $'^.00
per dozen, mailed. Others ask 80 cts. each.

A Bteak in
Prices on

ASPARAGUS SPRENQERI

$4-00 ♦

Per 100.

Needing the room for other novelties, we will cut the price to S'4 per 100 for nice plants, from
21^-Inch pots, ready to shift Into larger size; *.24 by mail, for $1.50. This grand plant. Introduced by
us In this country. Is Invaluable to the florist for cutting. In a short time It gives barrels full of sprays
and pockets full of money.

A. BLANC & CO.,

PHILADELPHIA.*

SPECIALTY:

Floral Metal
Designs jtj*

Specialty : Wheat Sheaves.

SPECIALTY:

Prepared .^ ^
Cycas Leaves.

2.25 18.00

1.75 15.00

1.60 12.00

1.60 13.00

2.00 le.oo

1 00 7.50

2.60 20.00

1.00 8.00

4.00 30 00

1.50 12.00

GLOXINIA Crasslfolla Doz. luO.

graiidlflora, straiu UDSur-

p it-Sfil lu ncbliesM of color $0.50 $3.50

LILIKS ot all sorts. See

our oritH list, or send tor it.

MONTBRETIA, mixed 40 2.50

TIGRIUIA!^, mixed 40 2.50

TVBKROSKS- too. 1000.

D.iiible ExeelBior Per)e.4x6 in. ., $1.10 $7.00

•' 3x4 in... .50 3.50

A. HERRMANN

. . . WRITE FOR CATALOGUE.
404, 406, 408, 410. 412 East 34th Street,
NEW YORK CITY.

Manufacturer of Metal Floral Designs

Importer and Dealer in Florists' .- upplics.

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WE OFFER CROP '98 CHOICEST STOCK OF

SWEET PEA SEED

"^S Lb.

Auro a, extra liirge, orange and white., $U.4l)

AmericaD Seed Hugs So

Blaache Burpee, best pure white 45

Ferry, rose and white 4il

Blushing: Beauty, pmk. shaded lilac 3n

Boreattun. crinason-purple 35

Ca 'tlvatlon, light magtrota, self-colored .60

Cardioal, criiiison-scarlet 25

Creole 50

Crown Jewel, cream-wtiito aud rose 40

Daybreak. crimsoQ.on white ground 40

Duke of York, rosy standards, primrose

wings 30

Emily Eckford, porcelain-blue and

mauve 50

Emily Henderson, pure white 30

Firefly, scarlet 60

Gray Friar, purple, on white ground 45

Her Majesty, beautiful soft rosy pink... .40
Jaanita, pure white, striped lavender. .. .50

Golden Gate, mauve and lavender 45

Lady Nina Balfour, delicate mauve l.QO

Lottie Eckford, rose and white, edged

blue 45

One oz. Of any of these sorts for 5 cts.
Eckford*B Choicest Hybrids, in mixture

Lb.

Lady Penzance, rose $0.35

Mart), large, bright scarlet 50

Maid of Honor, white, violet edge 50

Miss Hunt, so It pink 30

Monarcli, claret 50

Mrs. Joseph Cliamberlain, white and
red 30

New Countess, clear lavender

Prima Donna, beautiful rose

Prince Ed. of York, new scarlet and
rose

Princess Beatrice, pale pink, shaded
deeper

Queen Victoria, new pale yellow

Queen of the Isles, white and red, striped

Red Riding Hood, soft pink

Royal Rose, bright rose and white

Salopian, new deep crimson and oraoge-
scarlet

Shahzada. new rich dark maroon

Stanley, dee maroon, self-color

Triumph, extra large, bright orange-
pink, wings white, flushed purple

The Bride, pure white

Special prices per lb. on larger lots.
30 cts. per

UApnY POQEQ IMPORTED STOCK. Low budded IN ALL P-ANDARD
"**"**■ r%\j^^^ SORTS. Sendforlietof named varietiesw.Ltod, 18,00 a 100.
Liberal discount for larger orders.

CLE IWI A T I Q J ACKMANNI, in sorts. Mme. Van Hoatte, Gypsy Qaeen, Duko
^'^■■■*"'* ■ "^^ of Edinburgh, Fairy Queen, Lucy Lemolne, Velatina, Etc.,

3 year old. $4.00 per doz.; 825.00 per 100.

Azalea mollis* Azalea Poiitlca, Hardy Rhododendrons, all in best sorts.
WRITE FOR PRICES.

HJ.BEBGEB&G0.,47!e!l[ClaySt.J(IWMI[.

Established 1878.

- ANNOUNCEMENT! ...

WE BEG TO ANNOUNCE to our patrons and friends that we
have formed a partnership, to be known as

BOBBINK & ATKINS,

(RUTHERFORD, N.J.)

for the carrying on of a general wholesale business in SEEDS, BULBS,
PLANTS and NURSERY STOCK, especially representing European houses,
including The Horticultural Company, Boskoop, Holland ; Rudolf Van Til
& Co., Hillegom, Holland; Jules Gauchault, Orleans, France; Victor
Lemoine, Nancy, France; Snoek Bros., Gendbrugge, Belgium.

L.C. BOBBINK.

F. L. ATKINS.

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VIOLETS

The California $2.50 per 100 plants.

Dbacsna Sanderiana, from 3 In. pots. $2.00 per doz.

Hardy Ivy. nice plants, 4J^ In, pots 1.00 "

Stock Plants. Chrysanthemum Pennsylvania.

$1.00 per doz.
Double Giant Sweet Alyssum, from 2}^ In. pots,

$3.00 per 100.

C. EISELE,

Philadelphia, Pa.

11th and JEFFERSON STREETS.
Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when writlnc.

Somii Ttiings Yod Want

RuDBEOKiA, "Golden Glow," 34 In. pota, $4.00 per
100. Achillea. " The Pearl," 3}4 In. puts, $4.00 per 100.
CoBEOPsis Lanoeolata, 3^-^ In. pot9. $4 (Kj per 100.
Habdt Phlox, assorted. 3}i In. puts, $4.00 per 100.
Statice Armeria. from 3W In, pots. $3.00 per 100.
Abutilon. red. yellow and wtilte, iroin 2 In. puts, $2.00
per 100. Begonia Aruentea Guttata. 3"-^ 1d- pots,
$3.00 per 100. FuoHsiAS, extra strong plants, from
2 In. pots, all labeled. $2.00 per 100. Begonia Vernon.
white, 2 in. pots, $2.00 per KX). Rex Begonias, from
3}4 In. pots, beautiful plants, at $4.00 per 100. Japan
Iris, field-grown. $-1.00 per 100. 100 Emily Pierson
Carnation, very beavy. $4.00 per 100. Ferns, for fern
dishes, 3J^ Inch pot5, In good assortment. $3.00 per 100.
Begonias, good assortment. 8 varieties, from 2 In. pots,
$2.00 per HO. Cash, please. Enough extras added to
more than pay expresaage.

EDWARD B. JACKSON, Stamford, Conn.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Largest Stock in the Country.

All goods up-to-date and of superior quality.
Write UB for pricea and other iaformation.
Our new Catalogue sent on application to
the trade only.

H. BAYERSDORFER So CO.,

50. 52, 54. 56 N. Fourth St., PHILADELPHIA. Pa.

GOOD PRICES

Such as TUBEROSES, Etc.

ALSO

Lilies, Orcliids, Seeds and Plants,

Obtained for oonsignora by

The British Horticultural Association, Ltd.

AT THEIR

CITY OF LONDON AUCTION ROOMS.
33a, Ludgate Hill. London, E. C, England.

(The largest in the City of London.)

10 per cent, commission charged on lota over

7a. 6d. in value, 9d, under.

SETTLE9IBNTS EVERT FRIDAY.

A trial consignment is solicited; the result
will insure a continuance of the business.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

We are a straight shoot and aim to grow into a vigorous plant.

A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL.

m. XI MO. 3.

NEW YORK, JANUARY 21, 1899.

One Dollar Per Tear.

NOW READY!

We offer the very finest quality of

In five separate colors — White, Piuk, Scar-
let, Yellow and Crimson. The strain we
offer is one of the very finest obtainable,
and bulbs are of large size and flrst-olass
quality in every respect.

TUBEROUS-ROOTED

BEGONIAS

Now is the time to start bulbs for Early Spring Sales.

Make due selling Spring Stock. Nothing so showy. SINGLE, five colors as
named above, $3.00 per 100. DOUBLE, five colors as named above, $5.00 per
100. If you use these in large quantities, write us for special prices.

GLOXINIAS

Finest strain Ebecta Hybbida Cka,ssi-
POLIA, large-flowered, erect growing
type — finest strain in existence. All

colors mixed, $4.00 per 100; in separate colors— White, Ked, Blue, Red Bordered

Blue, White Bordered Blue, $5.00 per 100.

The above prices are as low as first-class stock can be furnished.
Bulbs offered for less than these prices must be at the expense of qual-
ity, either as regards the size of the bulb or the strain offered. Florists
will find this stock exceptionally good value at the prices named.

F. R. PIERSON CO.

TARRYTOWN-ON-HUDSON, NEW YORK.

ROSE HILL NURSERIES

Specialties^ ^

Dracaena Canes
Panclanus Utilis Seeds

FRESH

Kentia Belmoreana and
Forsteriana Seeds

THE

LARGEST

STOCK

IN

AMERICA

OF

Palms, Orchids, Ferns
Stove and Greenhouse Plants
Pandanus, Ficus and Araucarias.

We Guarantee
Entire Satisfaction.

Write for Prices
and Samples.

SIEBRECHT & SON,

NEW ROCHELLE, N. V.

Mentton the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Niw Urn FLOWER SEEDS

Direct from the Growers at Growers' Prices.

We have just received a consignineat of the following from one of the
largest seed growers in the U. S., and they can be depended upon as of
the highest vitality and true to name.

cosmos. Que mixed, all colors, 02., lOcts.;

ASXBRS.

Semple's Braiictalnij;, wbite, Sesh,
piok, crimson or laveuder, eacb, per large trade
pkt., lOcte.; oz,. Sl.OO; Ih., $10.00.

Vick*s Brandling:, wbite, pink, crim-
son, purple or mixed, each, per large trade
pkt., lOcts.; oz., $1.(10: lli.. $10,00.

D-wf.ciir>santtaeniuni Flo>vered,
white, litfht blue, dark blue, rose, scarlet or
mixpd. pflch, larsre trade pkt.. lOcts.; oz , $1.50.

Xrufilaut*s Pfeony Klowered, white
light blue, dark blue, rose, ecarlet or mixed,
each, lartre trade pkt., lOcts.; oz., $1 60.

Victoria, white, rose, scarlet, light and
dark blue or mixed, each, large trade pkt.,
lOcts ; oz., $1 K

Queen of ttie Market, white, rose,
light blue, each, large trade pkt., lOcts.; oz.,
75cts.; mixed, oz., 50 cts.

BALSAm, dbl. Camelia flowered, wbite or
mixed, each, large trade pkt., lOcts.: oz.,40ct8.;
lb.. $6.00.

CANDVXUFX, White Empress, best for
florists use, large trade pkt., lOots.; oz., 15ct8.;
lb.. $2.00.

DAHLIA, single Tom Thumb, mixed,
large trade pkt., lOcts. ; oz., 40cts.

lb., $1.25. Mammoth tioweied, wbite, pink or
crimson, each, larire trade pkt., lOcts ; oz.. iOc.

HOLLYHOCK, Allegheny, new, fringed
double, red, maroon, pink, salmon or mixed,
large trade pkt , lOols.; oz., $1.00; lb , $12 00

MARIGOLD, dwarf French mixed, oz.,
10ct.« ; lb.. $1.50.

aiIGP(0?4ETXE, Machet. oz., SOcts.;
lb., $3.00. Allen's Dcllance, large trade pkt.,
10 cts.; nz., 76cts.

SMTEEX -WILLIAM, Holborn Glory,
very large flowers, large trade pkt., lOcts.;
oz., 50ctft-

RICINVS Zanzibarensis, mammoth castor
oil plant, oz., locts.; lb.. SOcts.

VERBENA, mammoth white or scarlet,
or mixed, pa., large trade pkt., 10 cts.; oz.,$1.50.

ZINNIA, large flowering, dwarf mixed,
oz.. inois.; lb., $1 50,

SMILAX, lage trade pkt., lOcts.; oz.,
25ot«.; lb,, $2.50.

MORNING GLORIES, single Japan-
ese Imperial, very choice mixed, large trade
pkt., lUcts.; oz., 36C18.; lb., $1.00. Double Jap-
anese Imperial, new, large trade pkt., 20 cts.;
oz.. $1.60; lb.. $30,110,

ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus seed,
$1.26 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Sprengeri (to
arrive) seed, $l.on per 100 ; $8 00 per lOOO.

GXAI C Cir DP AC CROP VERV SHORT. Boreatton, Capt. of
O VV b b I r^ b M 9 ttae Blues, Countess of Radnor, Dorotliy
Tennant, Kniily Henderson, Emily Eckford, Gaiety,
I.emon Queen, Monarcli, Princess May, Stanley,
Blanche Eerrv, Extra Early Blanche Kerry, Invinci-
ble Scarlet, Katlierlne Tracy, Splendor. Each, 01, 5ct8.;
!4 lb., 15ct8 ; lb., 40ct9. Eckford's Choicest Mixed, oz,. Sets.;
■4 lb.. 10 cts.; lb.,30cts. Very Good Mixed, ^4 lb.,8cts.; Ib.,20cts.

CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO.

501 and 503 W. 13th St., l«r^1k! N. Y. CITY.

Importers, Exporters and Growers' Agents ot SEEDS. BULBS and PLANTS.

GENl MACEO

The most profitable
flowers we have.

(Ward). A grand maroon-scarlet, an early, profuse, constant

bloomer, habit similar to McGowan but stiffer stems ; color

a brilliant rich deep scarlet, heavily overlaid with maroon.

dark carnation we ever giew, and one ot the best selling

Gil r'DilUC (DORNEK). .\ largo long stemmed bright scarlet, free, profuse,
• n« LKAIlU and constant bloomer. It comes into bloom early and yields
^^^^^— — — both quality and quantity; stem long and stiff from the
beginning to end of season. No other scarlet will equal it. Tested three years and
proved all right as a commercial variety.

Price on above two, $2.00 per dozen ; $ 1 0.00 per 1 00 ; $75.00 per 1 000.

(Ward). A flue 2% to 2% inch bloom on 16 to 24 inch stems.
Color a m igniflcent cardinal-maroon, as brilliant and rich as
the cardinal flower; habit similar to Scott, and as free a
A magnificent vivid brilliant flower.

Purest snow-white, 2% to 3 inch blooms, on strong stems, dwarf
habit, resembling Snowden ; early proiiflc bloomer. The purest
white carnation in existence, and valuable for side benches where a
low grower is required.

Price on last two varieties, $10.00 per 100, as stocks are limited.

GEN'L GOMEZ

bloomer as Portia.

GLACIER

Our 1899 Trade List

Will contain 46 pages o( cuts and descrlptlona of

many new and valuable novelties in Geraniums,

Carnations, Cannas. Chrysanthemums, Dahlias, Callas,

as well as various novelties too numerous to mention. You will need ourCataloeue when

you make out your list ot Novelties lor 1899. It is now goiag to Press.

Send vour name and address to

THE COTTAGE GARDENS, Queens, N.Y.

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4e

Thb F^LORISTS' Exchmngb.

ITiEWIIITSFOBPBODY

ORDER THESE ITEMS NOW.

Trd. pkt.

Aflreraf uiiij very dwai-f Mue fu 15

AryRNum* Little (-fni, tlwai-f wbite 10

Aiiipelopsis Veitchii. .Japan Ivy lb., |1.50 10

AMter, ijueen ofMarkfi, while i Tlie ) 20

purple '.FIKSTf 20

mixed/ of all. i 15

$0 40
25
15

Seiiiple*s Branching:, white
" " pfnk

*' " lavender

" " crimson

" " mixed

Trd. pkt.
Betronin, Tuheroua rooted, single. ..JO 50

Vernon 25

Ci'DtBurea Gymnocarpa 15

" CaudUilsaima 40

Cobipa Scandens 15

DraCBPiia Indiviea (In pods) ,. 15

Cyclamen Perslcum, grand strain... 30
" Giganteum,

100 seeds, *i 00.

Grevillea Eobusta 15

Heliotrope* Lemolne's Giant, very

large beads 50

Ipomcpa Grandlflora, Moonflower..., 15

LfObelia* Crystal Palace Compacta.. VO

f 0 50

2 00

35

30

1 25

40
300

Mignonette, Macbet,

Defiance, very large spikes.

niusa Ensete 100 seeds. $100...

Pblox Drummondif. large fl'g, mix... 15
" Nana Compacta...

mixed 30

Primula Obconlca Grandlflora 50

Petunia, Blotched and Striped 25

Grandiflora. mixed 50

Salvia Splendens 25

Smilax.... 15

Stock, Snowflake 50

Torenia Fournleri and BalUonl 25

Verbena, Elliott's Mammoth 25

1 50
1 00

1 50
40

WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, 54 Dey St., New York.

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I STUMPP & WALTER CO.'S f

I SEEDS FOR EARLY SOWING 1

I THE TRUE ALLEN'S DEFIANCE MIGNONETTE. |

% Price per packet, SO cts., per ounce* It^l.OO. £

50
1.75

Trd. Pkt. Oz.

AlysBum compactum "Little Gem".. fO. 10 $0.25

Cent a urea Odorata, light blue,
Cliameleon or Margarltae (pure
white) 25 2.00

Ceutaurea Gymnocarpa. 10

l^obelia. Crystal Palace Erecta Com-
pacta 20

Petunia, Giant fringed, single

Pblox Drummondi, Graf Gero
mixed per k oz.,50cts.

Pblox Drummoudi, ^ana com-
pacta, Fireball

P b I o X 1) r u HI in o n d i , Nana com-

£acta. Snowball 25 2.00
ilox Drummondi, Nana com-
pacta, mixed 25 1.50

.50
.25

.25 2.50

Salvia, Nana compacta. ,
Smilax

Trd. Pkt. 02.

25

15 .40

Oz. Lb.
Sweet PeaB} Extra Early Blanche

Ferry 10 .60

** Miss Blanche Ferry... .10 .60

•* Blanche Burpee 10 .60

•* Countess or kadnor . . .10 .75

*' Emily Henderson 10 .60

** Katharine Tracy 10 .60

** PrincesB Beatrice 10 .60

" Dark Lavender.. .10 l.Oii
StockB, Giant Perfection, Ten weeks,

per J^ oz., 50 cents.

Verbena, Superb Mammoth Mixture, per pkt.
25 eta., per oz., f I 00.

QPIRf A Compacta $5. 00 per 100; $45 00 per 1000.

orinn.n AstilboideH floribunda $4.50perl00.

STUMPP & WALTER CO., 50 Barclay Street, NEW YORK.

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ESTABLISHED 1802

'S

SEEDS

NOW rcady:
Special Price List of

CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS
FOR FLORISTS

FREE ON APPLICATION

J.M.THORBURN&CO.

(Late of IS John Street)

36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK

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S SPECIAL SEEDS 5

S For the FLORIST and GARDENER. JJ

■ Send for Wholesale Catalogue. . . M

5 JOHI«SOI>< & STOKES, 5

■ 217-219 Market St., Philadelphia. ■

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411 Kinds.

HF OSCH BROS.,

ENGLEWOOD, N.J.

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GLADIOLI'S

A mixed lot will be closed out cheap, about SO
buahelB of bulbs, bulblets aud spawn. Samplea of each
size mailed for 10 cents.

"Descriptive Catalogue and Wholesale Price List of
Ornamental Nursery Stock for all in the trade.

SAMUEL C. MOON, Morrisville,Pa.

BUCKS OOnNTY.

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ni AniOf I The Best Quality-
yjL^rvUlKJl^l At the Lowest Pri

At the Lowest Price...

Peerlesa strain— The best poselble to prodtice 60 to 70 per cent, light colors. $1.25 per 100; f 10.00 per 1000.
Premier strain— Equal to any strain on the marlcet, 50 to 60 per cent, light. $1.00 per 100; $9.00 per 1000.
Popular strain— A high grade mixture of Ist and 2d sizes. 50 to 60 per cent, light. 85 eta. per 100; $8.00 pei 000.

My strains of AVhIte and Light, Red, Pink, Variegated, Yellow and Lemolnel are of the very best. Also
a Sne line of named eort&. Unknown correspondents must remit cash or eend flrst-class references. Special
prices on large orders.

AIsoftfuTl line of NAMED CANNAS

HARRY L. HOLMES, - - Harrlsburg. Pa.

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RoLKER's Flower Seeds:

Write for 1899 Catalogue to AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, 52 Dey St., New York.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

ALM

^

CJ^ / FRESH

G>>^^^2^ ON HAND

100 IttOO 3000

Kentia Belninreana..$1.00 $6.50'$15.00
AsparaguH PIuuiohiis »*-^-«»»- ww

«auus{true) 1.25 lOOOj 27.50

Cocos Weddclinna 1.00 8.00 •22.50

l<ntania Itnrbonica... .50 2.50 ( 6.50

PnndauUN llilis 1.50 12.50 36.00

Dracfeua Indlvisa per oz., 50 cts.

All kinds of Pheenix Seeds. A new shipment of
Iventia Belmoreaua and Forsteriana will
arrive In a few weeks.

J. U SCHILLER, 404 E. 34lh St., NEW YORK.
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i SEEDS

. . . FOR THE ... 2

Garden ami Farm J

• Vegetable and Flower Seeds. All the •

• newest and best varieties— quality un- •

• surpassed, Illustrated Catalogue FREE. •

; WEEBER & DON, ■'^SS, ^.^r^^li?'"^ S

• 114 Chambers St., NewYork City. S

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SPEGIll SEED IKDiUlB OFFER

100 1000

Freesla Bnlbs, !^ to W In. In dlam $0.65 $5.00

*6 toj^ In. in dlam 45 8.50

Calla Bulbs, dry Call, crown doz.

Mam., 2 In. and overln dlam $1.40 9.50 90.00

Extra size, 1».^ to l«i In. in dlam.. 1.00 6.50 60.00
First size. IW to IH In. In dlam.. 70 5.00 45.00
Secondsize, 1 to ll-iin. In dlam.. 60 4.50 40.00

Fresh Seed, giant flowered Crclanien,6 colors and
mixed, 60c. per 100 seeds; $4.50 per lOOO seeds.

Drncpeena ludivisa. $3.0Uperlb.; 20c. a 1000 seedi.

Grevillen KobuHtn, $3.50 per Ih.; 40 cts. per oz.

For prices of Pansy and other Florists seeds, send for
wholesale price Hat.

N. Y. MARKET GARDENERS' ASS'N,

281 SIXTH AVENUE. {P. 0. Box 2341), NEW YORK.
Mention the Florists' Kxcban^e when wrltlBX.

Special Offer of NEW CROP SEEDS

Grown at our own Firms at Orange, Cal.
Delivery latter part of this mouth,

Japanese Imperial iHornina Glory. Oz., 25
cts.; lb.. $1.00; 5 lbs., $4.00. This is one of the finest
strains ever brought to tbis country, having been
crown from especially selected stock seed gathered
in various parts of Japan by our own agent there,

Allesbenr Holiybock. Selected mixture, oz.,
$1.00; lb, $10. Separate colors, oz., $1.10; lb., $12.
(Red, Black-Red, Maroon. Salmon, Shell-Plnk). This
new race of Hollyhocks is the most valuable of
recently introduced seed novelties. Of perpetual
blooming habit, flowers larger, handsomer, and of
vastly more delicate texture than the older sors.

Smi 1 ax. Oz.. 25 cts.; lb„ $2.50.

Sweet Peas. Only three varieties left. Special
low prices of large quantities to close them out.
Celestial and Extra Earlv Blanche Ferry, lb., 40 eta.;
10 lbs., $3.01'. Cupid (White), lb., ai eta.; 10 lbs., $7.50*

NOTE:— Upon larger quantlrlea than are priced above,
write for our t^poclal low quotations.

JACKSON & PERKINS CO.. Ve^i?r^:

"Wholesale Seed Growers and Nurserymen. Send
for Price List of Roses, Clematis, Shrubs, Trees, etc.

Mention the Florlat«' Exchange when wrttlnff.

SH.W. BUCKBEES

5 SEED SPECIALIST, \

■ Rockford Seed Farmso?*.^ ■

■ ,^,^Forest Gty Greenhotises. \

■ Lock Box Sll, ROCKFORX), ILL. J
I Special Prices Upon Application. n

■ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■«■■■■■»■■
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CHOICE SEEDS

VERBENA GRANDIFLORA.

T he finest strain ot Giant Verbenas yet pro-
duced; largest flowersand best colors. Be sure
to sow. Per pkt., 500 seeds, mixed colors, SOcts.

CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM.

The choicest giant flowering varieties, in best
mixture, perpkt., 300 see(ls,$l.CO; half pkt.. 50c

PETUNIA. DOUBLE FRINGED. '

Thelargestand flnest.tobehad. Tradepkt.,60c.

CHINESE PRIMROSE.

Best single and double, 400 seeds, $1.00.
Seeds of choice novelties added to every order.

JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa.

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Genuine 5)anish seed

_. only direct from

K. WIBOLTT, seed grower
Nakskov, Denmark.

Pricelist on application

Mr Ball Head Miss Snowball
boih of Denmark.

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miiimimmnmiimmimmmiimimimimmimmimimiJ

I EXTRA CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS. |

List fr«e on application. -

FRED. ROEMER, Seoil «row«r, «} i

Qnedlinburg. Germany. 3

ettttttttttttttttttttttttI
niiimiiiiimiiiiiimiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimmiiiiiiiminifi

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JNO. F. GROOM & BRO.

GROWERS OF

TOBEB0SE8 HP GHiPDIOmS

MAGNOLIA. N. C.

Please write to us In regard to your wants.

Mention the Florlets' Eiohange when writing.

PALM SEED ™SL

L.atania Borbonica,

$2.50 per 1000.
HAnRY PAPWOnTn, new orlean^s, la.

Mention the Florlats' Exchange when wrltlns.
FRESH FROM AUSTRALIA.

ARAUCAHIA Emm SEED!

Sure to germinate ; full of meat and
germ. Seeds will be sent with direc-
tions, if desired. HOW TO SUCCEED
byCOUKECT treatment, jqo 1000

KEIITIi ?„rp"e"1«?««,f;"*"l!.^'« $D.65.S5.00
LmNIA BORBONIGi VcSZ'. .40 2.50

PANDANUS UTILIS I 25 10.00

ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus 1.25 10.00

Sprsngeri - - - 1.15 9.00

COCOS WEDDELIANA I.OO 8.50

These seeds are ABSOLUTELY FRESH and we can
honestly recommend thera. Prices include delivers.
Send for our new Spring List. Established 1878.

H. H. BERGER & CO., 47 Barclay St., N.Y.

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January 21, 1899.

The F=iL-ORisTS* Exchange.

47

Points and information from seedsmen, andall
interested in this column, solicited. Address
Editor Seed Trade, care of Florists' Ex-
change, P. O. Box 1697, New Yorli.

AMERICAN SBBD TRADE ASSOCIATION

E. B. Clark. Milford, Conn. .President; Jos.
A. BoLGiANo, Baltimore, First Vice-President:
Albert McCullough, Cincinnati, Second
Vice-President; S. F. Willard, Wethersfleld,
•Conn , Secretary and Treaeurer.

American Seed Trade Association,

— The lixecutive Committee of this Asso-
ciation held Its mid-winter meeting at
the Parli .\ venue Hotel, New York, on
Tuesday last, January 17. It was de-
Glided to hold the next convention at Cin-
cinnati, O , beginning Tuesday, June 13.
All the members of the Executive Com-
mittee were present, viz.; President E.
B. Clark, Mlltord, Conn.; secretary treas-
urer, S. t\ Willard, Wethersfleld, Conn.;
W. Atlee Burpee, Philadelphia, Pa.; Wil-
liam Meggat, Wethersfleld, Conn.; J. B.
Clark, Kutfalo,N. Y.,and Jerome B. Rice,
■Cambridge, N. V. Other seedsmen in at-
tendance were: M. H. Duryea and A. L.
Don, New York; A. H. Clark, Milford,
•Conn.; C. L. Allen, Floral Park, X. Y.;
W. H. Langbridge, Cambridge, N. Y.; A.
McCullough, Cincinnati, O., and W. H.
■Grennell, Pierrepont Manor, N. Y.

New York.— M. H. Duryea, of H.
Nungesser & Co., was out on Tuesday
tOT the first time, since his recovery from
.a severe attack of the grip.

Ventura, Cal. — Mrs. Theodosla Shep-
herd is confined to her room, suffering
from a severe attack of pneumonia.

St. Paul. — L. L. May dc Co, have com-
menced working a night shift in order to
get their orders out ou time. They have
two of the bag fliling machines running
20 hours of the 24, each machine fliling
<J0,000 dally. Catalogue orders are
coming in freely and In a fe^ days the
busy season will be fairly upon us. — V.

Bay City, Mich. — .New buildings have
been erected about six miles south of this
city tor the seed growing business of
Harry N. Hammond, formerly of Deca-
tur. The farm, which comprises 1,200
acres, will in the future be known as the
.Saginaw Valley Seed Farm and will be
devoted to growing and producing gar-
den. Held and flower seeds. It is proba-
ble a stock company will be formed in
the Spring to be known as the Harry N.
Hammond Seed Co.

W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia,
have announced the winnersof their cash
prize awards for 1898. In the contest
•flOO in all was awarded on Flaming
.Meteor sweet pea, now known as " Gor-
geous," for description, name, paintings,
and photographs; ftjO on Pink Friar
sweet pea. for name, description and
photographs; $100 on Combination to-
mato, for largest and best cluster of
fruits sent In, heaviest single tomato,
and for best and most complete descrip-
tion. -Tie competitors represented
almost every State In the United States
and some portions of Canada.

Canary seed is exempt from duty
under paragraph 650, act of 1897, as
grass seed. Before the United States
<ieneral Appraisers at New Y'ork, Janu-
ary 6, 1899, Wilkinson, General Ap-
praiser, gave the following opinion on
the subject:

" The merchandise commonly known
as canary seed is the seed of a grass called
Phalaris, botanically, and is chiefly used
as a bird food. It was assessed for duty
at 30 per cent, under paragraph 254,
act of July, 1897, as a 'seed not specially
provided for,' and is claimed to be enti-
tled to free admission under paragraph
C56 as a grass seed. There Is no ques-
tion of the fact that canary seed la a
grass seed, but It la argued on behalf of
the Government that under the tariff of
August 28, 1894, canary seed was free
by special provision In paragraph 611 ;
but, as there was no specific mention of
it In thelact of July 24, 1897, its omis-
sion from the free Hat indicated the Inten-
tion of Congress to Include It In para-
graph 254, as 'a seed not specially pro-
vided for.' Paragraph 699 of the act of
Octoijer, 1890, gave free admission to:
Anise, canary, caraway, cardamon, cori-
ander, cotton, cummin, fennel, fenugreek,
hemp, hoarhound, mustard, rape, .Saint
John's bread or bene, sugar-beet, man-
gel-wurzel, sorghum or sugar cane for
seed, and all flower and grass seeds.
This provision was reproduced verbatim

In paragraph 611 of the act of August,
1894, and the only changes In paragraph
656 in the act of 1897 are the omission
of the word ' canary ' and the addition of
the word 'cauliflower.' The reason ad-
vanced for the omission of the word ' can-
ary' might be persuasive of the Intent of
Congress but torone fact and the natural
deduction from it. By a reference to Pax-
ton's Botanical Dictionary we find that
canary seed is the only grass seed named in
the paragraph, and there are no flower
seedsenumeratedin theUst. The beet, for
instance, is a vegetable ; cotton is a shrub,
and cardamom is an herb. It would
seem that the omission of the word
'canary ' was for the purpose of correct-
ing a redundancy, and we adopt this in-
ference. We find that canary seed is a
grass seed, and sustain the protest."

European Notes.

The shortage on dwarf French beans
is putting us to rather serious inconveni-
ence just now. This is one of the inevit-
able results of over-production. Prices,
about two years ago, ruled so low that
it was impossible for the grower to pay
for his labor and the stock seed ; the rise
in the prices ot grain caused the growers
to turn farmers and the droughtof 1898
did the rest. Contracts placed on your
side have fared just as badly, or worse,
as those placed In Europe, and it Is quite
safe to predict a complete clearance this
season and, owing to the short supply
of stock seed, a not over-abundant sup-
ply for next.

Looking over our beds of biennial and
perennial flower seeds the plants of cam-
panulas, carnations, delphiniums, etc.,
look very weak indeed, lu any case the
crop must be light, and if the weather In
May and June be unfavorable the seed
will be poorly developed.

The almost entire failure of wallflower
plants saddens the grower and gladdens
the merchant who hopes to have the
opportunity of wr rking off some of his
surplus stocks. Theextraordinary mild-
ness of the weather during Octotier and
November has caused quite a decent sec-
ond crop of nasturtiums to ripen up.
The seed is well developed and of good
germination.

The painful news from Detroit has
caused us much sadness. It is only a very
short time since Mr. Severens was in the
midst of us. Few visitors from America
have been more welcome than he was.
Affable, courteous and intelligent, he
made friends of all with whom became
in contact and their esteem for his
memory is enduring.

EnnopEAN Seeds.

I PLANT SEED GO. I

* Wholesale Merchants. \v

^ ^jtjZ^ SX. LOUIS, jtjtjtjt J

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SPOTTED GALLAS

ALL OF FLOWERING SIZE.

$2.50 per Hundred.

Please send cash with order.

JOHN ENDIGOTTKO, Canton, Mass.

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S7VYILKX

From flats, by mall $0.50 per 100

From 2 In. pots, strong planta 1.50 "

CANNAS, mixed, strong 2.00 "

GERANIUMS, mixed. 2 In. pots 2.00 "

HYDRANGEA OT AK3A, Sin. pota 5.00 "

Send for eamples. Oftsh with order.

FRED. BOERNER, Caps May City, N. J.

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usiness Paper
_ usiness Men:
^''"Florists' Exchange

FiSIES WOBTH BnG!

GOOD SMALL PLANTS from cold frames or
greenhouse only, at $4.0U per lOUO. All others not ac-
cessible at present. Seed as usual. Cash with order.

C. SOLTAU & CO.,

199 Grant Avenue. • JERSEY CITY. N. J.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

PANSIES

— Jennings Strain

Fine little plants, for cold frames, 1^.00 per 1000, by
express. SEED, fincBt mixed, li.OO per pkt., $5.w
per ounce. Cash with order.

E. B. JENNINSS.'-Sli;" Southport, Gobi.

QROWBB OP THE FINEST PAN8IK8.

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lAGER & BUBRElL.KSr,

...0RCHID5

CATTLEYA FLOWERS of flneatguallty
shipped to all parta. Orders from unknown

parties must be accompanied by cash

Cherry Wood Baskets, Fresh Moss and Peat
Corre.pondence^^^ SUMMIT, N. J.
Mention the Florleta' Eichange when writing.

ORCHIDS

CcB'<ogyne Crlstata Alba, Cyprlpedlam Leeanum
Superbum. Small Ferns, from 2 In. pota, ready
for use. t3..^0 per liO 930.10 per 1000. 1 00 Lataoia
BorboalcH, $25 00 per 100; ■JOO Nerhrolepls
BoMlonlenMlH, 4 In. pots, $25.00 per luO; VfOO
Mephrolepls Pluma.4tn |H>t8,|?5.00 per lUO.
Cash with order please.

GEORGE H. GREY, Kenwood, Albany Co., N.Y.

Mention the FlortatB' IC^ehanr^ whoa wHtlw.

...SPECIAL OFFER...

Cyclamen I'tTwii'mii SpliMKlt'iiHt^itfanteuiii

from flats, twice tr;iii.HiiiI;iiilt^'.l. lu fuur true colors,
$3 00 per 10<:i, ^-^.m per HXK). express prepaid.

Chinese Priinro^teH, seedlings from flats, $1 50
per lOU; from 3 In pota, $4.00 per ItX); from 4 lu. pota.
In bud and bloom, $5.00 pei* 100.

10,000 UerauiuinN, Dbl. Grant, S. A. Nutt, La
Favorite, Glolre de France, etc.. our selection, from
2 In. puts, $2.00 per 100. E-xpress prepaid.

Cyclninen, from 3 In. pots. $s.00 per 100; from 4 In.
pots. In bud. $12.00 per UK). SatlsfactloD guaranteed.
MADER k STEMPLE CO. Ltd.. East Stroudsburg, Pa.
Mention the Florlate' Eichange when writing.

CHOICE
Transplanted

Cyclamen Seedlings

Dreer's stralu, 2 to 5 leaves, $3.00 per KO.

Geranium "MARS," '^r%tr^t,llZ.
HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa.

FRANKLIN COUNTY.
Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

Cyclamen Persicum Giganteum

Williams' fine mixed, August seedling, twice trans-
planted, per 100. $3.00; per 1000, $25 00. Sample, 25 cts.

ASTER, Queen of the Market, ready January 15,
In separate colors, wiute, pink, dark blue, light blue,
red, lilac, per oz., $1.00; mixed, 75 cts.

FORCING RADISH, per lb., 50 cts.

CAULIFLOWER, Kaily Dwarf Erfurt, extra,
pkt., 25 cts. ; oz., $4.00 ; sample free.

BEAULIEU. Woodhaven, N.Y.

Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

LiLiuM LoNGiFLOBUM, 4 in. pot8 per 100, $8.00

Lantania Bobboniga, 2 In. pota " 2.50

Cyclamen Gigantkdm, trans, from soil. " 2.50

OTABEITK OKANQBS.CUltlngS *• 250

Agkbatum, Bine and White " .50

Bboonia a. Guttata, cuttings from soil. " 1.50

Hkliotbope " .50

Fbterfbw. Little Gem " .75

Salvia Spx^ndbnb '* .75

Glbodoma Vab " l.oO

WM. M. KIDD, 2984 Atltntic Ave., BROOKLYN, N.Y.
Mention the Florleta' Exchange when writing.

ROOTED CUTTINGS ^SirNrp'L'=/N\l81.'=loTL

Carnalfonn, Sott and McGowan, $1.00 per 100;
$7.50 per 1000. I" uchHiaH. double and single, named ;
Lobelia, C. F. Gem; Salvia, Bonfire and Splen-
dens; Paris Daisies, yellow and white, giant;
Heliotrope, In vars. ; Glechoma Variegata,
eacli, $1.00 per 100; Ageratum, dwarf while and
dwarf blue. 60 cts. per 100; Princess Paulina, splendid
novelty, blue and white In same flower, fine for bed-
ding, $2.00 per 100.

PI ANTQ f-yclainen Persicum arlgnnteum,

r *-"" 1 O ^3,00 per 100, by mall; $25.00 per KKK),
by express. No common stock tlila, but the genuine
article. Strong planla In 3".^ Inch pots. In bud, $7.00
per lOO. Dracaena ludivisn, flne plants, 4 Inch
pots, $5.00 per 100 ; 3 Inch pots, $3.00 per litO.

El FRYER) New Lots' Ate.. Brooklyiiy N*Yi

Mention the Florlata' Exchange wh«n writing.

LOW PRICES

Yellow, White and Pink Ramblers, field.

grown, $6 per 100. If ordered now for Spring delivery

Ampelopsis Veitchii, fleldgrown, heavy, 4c.,
5c. and 6c. eacb.

ClematiH Paulciilnta, 1 vrar-old, from pota,

$30.00 per IW).

The Eiizabath Nursery Co., Elizabeth, N. J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Big Bargains in First=Class Stock

Cyclamen tJiganteum. 4 In., selected, $15 00
medium. $IU.00 per lOU. Pnlms, Lataula Borbonlca*
4 In., 25 cts each; Areca Luiescens, 4 In., 35 eta. each-
Geraniums, D. & S, Grant, La Favorite, Bruantl*
Queen of the west and others, 2 In. pot planta, $16 per
lOOO. Rooted Cuitintfs of Carnations, Mrs.
Flflcber. McGowan, Scott, Alaska, I't-acb Blow, Cart-
ledge. Portia. $7.50 per imxi; Flora Hill. $15.00 per 1000.
Asparagus Pluinosus, '6 In. pots, $6.00 per lUO.
Coleus, rooted ciittfoKB, red and vellow, 75 eta per
100, Place orders at once or you will mles them.
GE:0. M. HMMAPtS. Newton, M. J.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

3 GRAND NOVELTIES

PELARGONITIMS, Sandiford's Sl'RPRISE,
WONDER and BEST, $2.50 per doz. Also the following
new sorts, Dokothy, Countesb, Champion, Edward
Peekins. Goldmine and Marie Malet, $1.25 per
doz : $S.OO per 100. Mrs. K. Sandiford. Mme. Thebat
and H. M. Stanlky, $1.00 per doz. ; $t5.0o per luO. The
above prices are for flne, strong plants, from 2f^ Inch
pota. 50 at 100 rate. t^~Cii9L with order.

ROBT. SANDIFORD, Mansfield, 0.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

VERBENAS

The best ^prieties in 6 separate and
distiact colors, 80 cts. per 100; $6.00
per lOuO

GUSTAV LOTZE, Glen Burnie, Md.

Mention the Florists' Exchan^re when writing.

ROOTED CUTTINGS

GERANIUMS, bestvarletles, mixed, $1.00 per 100;
named varieties, R. R. Goaseiln, Ville de Poitiers, S. A.
Nutt, La Favorite, Elsie Gattel, L. Contable, Pier
Mall, Belle Alliance, and several other varieties,
$1.:S per 100; $12.00 per 1000. Also 16 choice kinds
FUCHSIAS, and some flne purple HELIO-
TROPE, same price. VINCAS, $I.OO per 100.
All well rooted. Cash with order.

LOGAN AVE. GREENHOUSES, Danville.lll.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

BEGrOlSriAS-

Argentea Guttata, 2 In,, $2 per 100; S'.^ in. $4 per 103.
RobUBta,3>t in., $4 per lUt. ISertlia Cbateaurocner Si*
in., $4 per 100. Pres. Carnot, 3|-6 in., $4 per lOO. De
Lesseps, 3W In., $4 per 100. Feastll, 2 In., $2.50 per 100.
Speculata, 2 In., $2.50 per 100. Rubra, 2 In., $3 per 100.
DnCCC La France, $3 per 100; Meteor. $2.50 per 100;
nUdCd White. Pink and Yellow Ram-
bler. 3H Id.. $4 per 100. Roses, full standard list, 2H.
3!^ and 4 inches.

THE NtTIONtL PUNT CO., Dayton, Ohio.

Mention the Florists' Elxohajige when writing.

ROOTED CUTTINGS BY MAIL

35 Double Petunias 35

A new departure Id raising cuttings,
all propagated from tbis yearns seed-
lings, tbey make better and stronger
plants ; strong well rooted cuttings,
$1.26 per 100.
I Baw tbe bloom of Mr. Hugbes Double Petunias, and
for alze, color and marklDgB, tbey were very flne.

Pblla., Pa. HaNBY F. Miohbll.

PETUNIA GEANDIFLORA, 10 choice Per
varieties selected from many hundreds lOO.

of plan ts $1 25

IVY GEKANIUM, 12 varieties 1 50

AllDTILON, 4 varieties 1 50

HELIOTROPE, 8 varieties 1 00

STKOBILANTHES 1 00

QAZANIA SPLENDEN8 160

FUCHSIAS, 8 varieties 1 00

TRADESCANTIA VERSICOLOK 1 60

ZKRRINA 75

SBGAR PLANT 76

BEGONIAS, flowering, including Hunne-

well 1 60

AGERATUM, white and blue 75

i«ovei.tie;8

MARS, the great Pot Geranium 2 00

AGERATUM, Princess Pauline 2 00

HELIOTROPE, Czar and Czarina 2 60

The Great Pink Double PETUNIA, Mrs.
F. Sanders 2 00

MTOSOTIS. Elizabeth Fanrobert, 3 in.... S2 50

GENISTAS, 8 and 4 in. pots $6 & 10 00

CINERARIA HTBRIDA, Giant Prize,
ain.pots ' 3 00

CASH WITH ORDER. PLEASE

GEO. J. HU6HES, Berlin, N. J.

Mention the Plorlsts* Kxchan^e when writing.

48

Thb F=i-orists' Exchange.

Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists.

LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE'S REPORT ON THE CUSTOM-HOUSE DIFFICULTIES.

At the November meeting of the New
York ii'lorists' Club, the delays experi-
enced by importers o£ plants and bulbs
were brought before the club officially,
the result being that the matter was
referred to the Legislative Committee
of the S. A. F*. As we have completed
our labors for the present, we beg
leave to report as follows fur publica-
tion In the trade press, the reason be-
ing that the matters touched upon
should be taken cognizance of at once
and not allowed to remain until our
next convention.

The first action taken by the com-
mittee was to insert a call in the trade
press requesting written complaints
from those who had suffered losses
through unnecessary delays. This call
not being responded to as promptly or
as fully as the circumstances appeared
to warrant, the chairman of the com-
mittee wrote to twenty-five leading
importers, other than members of the
New York Florists' Club, asking if
they had any complaints against the
service in the New York Custom House
and if they desired to place such in
the hands of the committee. The re-
sponses to that letter were of sufficient
gravity, and contained specifications
which enabled the committee to pre-
sent a strong case to the authorities.
Many of the communications were
confidential, and the committee deems
it best not to publish any of the com-
munications in the nature of com-
plaints submitted to them. The inves-
tigations of the committee showed that
the delays proceeded from the follow-
ing causes: First, irregularities in in-
voices, caused by shippers failing to
comply with customs and regulations
as to manner of making out the same,
neglect to properly stencil cases with
name of country whence shipped and
other minor omissions.

Second: Undervaluation of goods on
invoices, according to the market val-
ues adopted by the Appraiser of the
Port, causing reappraisement and vex-
atious delays, also in many cases pen-
alties for alleged undervaluation, and
in some cases loss of goods.

Third: Delays in trucking goods
from wharves to appraisers' stores,
the average time consumed in that
way having been found to be three
days.

Fourth: Lack of adequate help In
examining-room to expeditiously han-
dle the goods ordered to appraisers'
stores.

The committee also received com-
plaints that the repacking done in the
appraisers' stores was faulty, and con-
sequently many plants were damaged
from this cause; in some cases every
plant among those ordered to apprais-
ers' stores was damaged, some irrepar-
ably.

The first step taken by the commit-
tee to have the foregoing remedied was
to obtain an interview with the Collec-
tor of the Port and lay the entire mat-
ter before him. He received the com-
mittee courteously and gave them free-
ly of his time, making notes of the va-
rious matters as they applied directly
to details within his jurisdiction. He
promised to use every means within
his power to expedite the handling of
consignments of plants and bulbs, said
he would issue orders to give them
preference over less perishable goods,
and that he would particularly urge a
more prompt transfer from the
wharves to the appraisers' stores of
cases of plants and bulbs selected for
examination,

The committe has pleasure in saying
that the various promises made have
been perfornled, and that there is
every reason to believe that the im-
provements effected will be permanent.
The Collector explained that occasion-
ally the wharves become congested
with goods discharged from vessels,
and that, as a consequence, the public
truckman could not transfer cases to
appraisers' stores ^s rapidly as he
would wish. To overcome that in a
measure, the Collector suggested that
the shippers be instructed to see to it
that plants and bulbs were stowed on
top of the ship's cargo, so that they

would be first discharged upon arrival
at her whart.

The committee, having learned that
a Senate Committee was investigating
matters connected with the Custom
House in New York, opened commuml-

revenues. It was not the purpose of the
Committee to inquire into the propriety or
justice of individual cases. But while in
New York, we were made aware of the de-
lays which had occurred in the Apprais-
er's office in fixing the value of foreign
imported plants, bulbs, etc., and talked

HOW INVOICES SHOULD BE MADE OUT.

Invoice of bulbs sold (or consigned) by

to 15 cases marked x numbered 1-15.

Number
of
cases.
1-5
6-8
9-11
12
13
14

13

Number
in each

case.

1,50U

1.3U0

1,375

1,550

1.723
[2,000
I 500
r 750
L 1.000

VARIETY and COLOR.

White Roman Hyacinths

do.
Narcissus Grandifiora
do.
Totus Albus
Pink Roman Hyacinths

do.

Narcissus Campernelle
*' Trumpet Major

Size in

Value per

Total

Centi-

1,000

francs

meters.

francs.

11-12

90

135.00

12-15

120

156.00

12

60

82.60

13

70

108.50

—

150

258.75

—

60

120.00

—

70

35.00

25

18.75

—

50

fcs

50.00

964.50

Cases MUST be marked also FRANCE.

Invoice of Holland Bulbs sold (or consigned) by

to 15 cases marked U. S. 1-15

Number

of

cases.

Name and Variety.

HYACINTHS.
fAmy

Alba Superbissima
Baron Von Thuyll-White

[Baron Von Thuyll-Biue

Ida

La Pluie d'or

Garrick

r Mixed double
■! " " seconds

L " " and single

r Single and red mixed
i " blue

Double white
L " pink '*

TULIPS,
f Artus

\ La Candeur
(.Proserpine

r Double and single mixed
-[ Early single mixed
LLate double and single mixed

NARCISSUS,
f Biflorus

Trumpet Major

Von Sion "double nosed"'
single
rScilla Siberica
^ Galanthes Elwesii
LFritillaria mixed
[Snowdrops double
\ " single

I Allium Moly
[Anemone double

Quan-

Number

Numt

tity.

of
bags.

in eac
bag

750

1

100

1

50

300

3

90

1

30

500

5

100

5

90

500

1

50

600

6

90

1

60

100

1

100

500

4

100

2

50

150

1

100

1

50

500

5

100

300

6

60

300

3

100

300

3

lOO

300

3

too

500

D

100

100

1

100

600

3

200

2.000

20

100

500

10

50

100

5

100

250

2

250

250

4

250

750

3

200

1

160

400

4

100

300

2

150

200

2

100

1.000

4

250

2.000

4

500

500

2

250

2.000

2

1,000

3.000

5

600

2.000

4

500

2.000

4

500

Value
per Total.
1,000.

$50.00

65.00
52.00

38.00
85.00

46.00

55.00
34.00
29.00
32.00
36.00
37.50
40.00
39.00

4.50
5.00
17.00
7.50
8.00
5.50

5.00
9.00
18.00
14.00
4.60
5.50
10.00
6.00
4.50
5.00
6.00

Invoice of 56 cases of Azaleas sold (or consigned) to.

by

Number of Quantity,
case.

56 cases marked U. S. A. 1-56.

9

10

100

90

75

50

50

100

100

100

100

100

VARIETY
Mme. Van der Cruyssen

Specimen plants
Deutsche Perle
Pontlcum named 10 to 16 buds

15 to 20 '•
Mollis mixed 10 to 15 "

15 to 20

Size
Inches.
8-10
10-12
12-14
14-16
18-24
14-16

Value Total
100 fcs.
150
180
200
3S0
600
350
125
150
125
150

^" ^"" 10 to zo 150

Each case to_be marked with the name of the country from whence shipped:

cation iWi.th them and received the fol-
lowing' reply;

Senate Chamber.
Washington, Dec. 3, 1898.
Patrick' O'Mara. Esq., 35 Cortlandt St..

New York City:

Dear Sir— I received your letter of De-
cember 2. The Committee of the Senate
which has been making Inquiries with re-
gard to the administrative features of the
Customs act. closed its work In New York
last week, and I do not think it will have
any further sessions. Possibly there Is a
misapprehpnsion as to the scope of our In-
quiry. It was confined to suggestions as
to how the law might be amended so as to
improve it and facilitate both the opera-
tions of business and the collection of the

with the Appraiser about it, who seemed
very much to regret that there had been
any occasion for complaint, and expressed
a determination that there should be no
avoidable delays hereafter. Yours truly,
(Signed) O. H. PLATT,

The eommittee next obtained an in-
terview with the Appraiser of the Port,
there being present the A.ssistant Ap-
praiser and the Examiner. The various
causes for complaint were submitted
and listened to attentively. The Ap-
praiser and his assistants were very-
courteous, and apparently were very
willing to do everything consistent
with their duties to hasten the goods

through the stores when receiivedl for
examination. It transpires that steps
had been taken in advance of our In-
terview to have the force at the dis-
posal of the Examiner increased, a
very important and valuble improve-
ment. The Appraiser said also that
additional floor space would be pro-
vided when necessary. Great stress
was laid by all three gentlemen upon
having cases properly marked and in-
voices made out in conformity with the
regulations. For the information of the
trade, and so that they can instruct
their shippers, we obtained sample in-
voices from the Appraiser, which, with
the accompanying letter, we submit
herew^ith for publication, which Is very
important, and every shipper should
be instructed to follow minutely:

Office of the Appraiser of Merchandise,
Port of New York, N. Y.

Dec. 21, 189S.
Hon. F. W. Wakeman, U. S. Appraiser:

Sir— Referring to the conference of Dec.
13 between yourself and a committee of
the Society of American Florists, during
which you directed Examiner Lersner to
prepare and submit to you specimen,
forms of bulb and plant invoices made up
in a manner best suited to the require-
ments of the regulations of this ofRce, I
enclose herewith three such forms. The
preparation of these invoices has received
careful consideration and the work of this,
office would be greatly facilitated and the
examination of goods made less difficult
if these forms should be followed by ship-
pers in the future.

I would respectfully suggest that these
papers be sent to Patrick O'Mara, Esq.,
Chairman Legislative Committee of the
Society of American Florists. Respectfully
yours. (Signed) T. C. WORDIN.

Assistant Appraiser, Tenth Division.

After the matters of detail which
were submitted by the committee had
been disposed of, the still more im-
portant one of market values was
taken up. The chairman of your com-
mittee urged upon the Appraiser that,
some steps should be taken to fix said
values a sufficient time in advance of
the arrival of the main consignments
in the Fall, so that importers could en-
ter goods and have them passed upon
in the shortest time possible. At first
the proposition did not meet with fa-
vor, but afterward an agreement was
reached that the authorities would re-
ceive a committee next May or June
and consult with them in regard to
prices for Fall importations.

In case the work could not be done
through a committee, they would re-
ceive individuals and accept evidence
in regard to values, and from evidence
submitted make the schedule. As this
is a very important part of the work
of the committee, we took pains to get
the matter from the authorities, and
beg leave to submit it herewith:

Office of the Appraiser of Merchandise,
Port of New York, N. Y.

Dec. 16. 1S9S.
Patrick O'Mara, Esq.. 35 Cortlandt st.:

Sir — Referring to your conversation with
Examiner Lersner. in which you asked to
be informed what constitutes market
value in order that the secretary of the
Society of American Florists might have
the information published in your ofHclal
organ for the benefit of your members, I
have to state;

Customs Administrative Act. as amend-
ed July 24. 1897, defines "market value" In
paragraphs 10, 11 and 19, copies of which
passages are enclosed.

In practical administration it is the cus-
tom of the appraising officer to determine
in proper ways the value of the merchan-
dise in the usual commercial quantities,
and to establish a uniform value for the
articles in the usual quantities. No spe-
cial discounts are allowed and no privileges
which are not enjoyed by the balance of
the trade. Each article is judged by itself
without relation to the balance of the In-
voice.

Any further information you may wish
I shall be pleased to furnish. Rpspectfully
yours. (Signed) T. C. WORDIN,

Assistant Appraiser, Tenth Division.

Section 10. That it shall be the duty
of the Appraisers of the United States,
and every one of them, and every per-
son who shall act as such Appraiser,
or of the Collector, as the case may be,
by all reasonable ways and means In
his or their power, to ascertain, esti-
mate and appraise (any invoice or af-
fidavit thereto or statement of cost, or
of cost of production to the contrary

January 21, 1899.

T"HB FLORISXS' EXCHHNGB.

49

notwithstanding) the actual market
value and wholesale price ot the mer-
chandise at the time of exportation to
the United States, in the principal
markets ot the country whence the
same has been imported, and the num-
ber o£ yards, parcels or quantities, and
actual market value of wholesale price
of every one of them, as the case may
require.

Section 11. That when the actual
market value as defined by law of any
article of imported merchandise, wholly
or partly manufactured and subject to
an ad valorem duty, or to a duty based
in whole or in part on value, cannot
be otherwise ascertained to the satis-
faction of the appraising officer, such
officer shall use all available means in
his power to ascertain the cost of pro-
duction of such merchandise at the
time of exportation to the United
States, and at the place ot manufac-
ture; such cost of production to include
the cost of materials and of fabrica-
tion, all general expenses covering each
and every outlay of whatsoever nature
Incident to such production, together
with the expense of preparing and put-
ting up such merchandise ready for
shipment, and an addition of not less
than 8 nor more than 50 per centum
upon the total cost as thus ascer-
tained; and in no case shall such mer-
chandise be appraised upon original
appraisal or reappraisement at less
than the total cost of production as
thus ascertained. It shall be lawful
for appraising officers, in determining
the dutiable value ot such merchan-
dise, to take into consideration the
wholesale price at which such or sim-
ilar merchandise is sold or offered for
sale in the United States, due allow-
ance being made tor estimated duties
thereon, the cost of transportation, in-
surance and other necessary expenses
from the place of shipment to the
United States, and a reasonable com-
mission, it any has been paid, not ex-
ceeding 6 per centum.

Section 19. That whenever imported
merchandise is subject to an ad va-
lorem rate of duty, or to a-jjuty based
upon or regulated in any manner by
the value thereof, the duty shall be as-
sessed upon the actual market value or
wholesale price of such merchandise,
as bought and sold in usual wholesale
quantities, at the time of exportation
to the United States, in the principal
markets of the country from whence
imported, and in the condition in which
such merchandise is there bought and
sold for exportation to the United
States, or consigned to the United
States for sale, including the value of
all cartons, cases, crates, boxes, sacks
and coverings of any kind, and all
other costs, charges and expenses in-
cident to placing the merchandise in
condition, packed ready for shipment
to the United Stales, and if there be
used for covering or holding imported
merchandise, whether dutiable or free,
any unusual article or form designed
for use otherwise than in the bona fide
transportation of such merchandise to
the United States, additional duty shall
be levied and collected upon such ma-
terial or article at the rate to which the
same would be subject if separately im-
ported. That the words "value" or "ac-
tual market value" whenever used in
this Act or in any law relating to the
appraisement ot imported merchandise
shall be construed to be the actual
market value or wholesale price as de-
fined in this section.

In conclusion, the Committee desires
to say that apparently we have done
all that can be done at the present
time. Among other things submitted to
us was a complaint from one firm re-
garding penalty for undervaluation
which they claimed was unjust, and
further stated that they could not ob-
tain any considtration of their claim by
the authorities. The Committee pre-
sented the case to the Collector, and by
return of mail received assurance that
the matter had never been in his office;
application to the Secretary of the
Treasury for information brought back
a reply in two days, stating that the
claim could not be allowed. The Ap-
praiser obtained a list of the firms who
placed their case with the Committee,
and mailed to each a letter, copy of
which is enclosed.

Office of the Appraiser of Merchandise,
Port of New York, N. T.

Dec. 20. 1898.
Gentlemen — We had a call a few days
since from your committee on the subiect
of Importations of plants, bulbs, etc. With
the co-operation of Importers in your line.
I think we will be able to avoid and delays

in the future, and I beg to say that it will
be a pleasure to meet you or your repre-
sentatives at any time. Do not hesitate
to bring any delays to my attention. Very
truly yours.

(Signed) W. F. WAKEMAN.
Appraiser.
The Committee desires to thank all
those who aided them in the perform-
ance of this very important mission;
they desire also to thank the Govern-
ment officials for the courteous treat-
ment received and the marked atten-
tion paid to their requests.

All of which Is respectfully submit-
ted. The Legislative Committee S. A. F.

PATRICK O'MARA. Chairman,

JOHN N. MAY.

CHARLES H. ALLEN.

WM. J. STEWART, Secretary.

CATALOGUES RECEIVED.

H. W. Hai.es. Ririgewood, N. J.— Price List
of Perfect Mole Trap.

ROCHESTBR Radiator Co., Rochester, N. Y.
—Catalogue of Heaters.

George M. Carter, Everirreen, Ala.— Price
List of Decorative Evergreens.

Cole, Selia, Ta. — Catalogue of Garden and
Flower Seeds, Nursery Stock, Implements, etc

W. A. MandA. South Orange, N. J.— Ad-
vance Price List of Novelties, including the
New Evergreen Hybrid roses.

Texas Seed AND Floral Co., Dallas, Tex. —
Annual Descriptive Cntatogiie of seeds and
plants for southern planting.

C. W. EiCHLrNG, New Orleans. La.— Cata-
logueand Han<1ho«»k of "Everything for the
Southern Garden," fully illustrated.

Cox Seed Company. San Francisco, Cal —Il-
lustrated cataloe-ue of seeds, plnnts, trefs and
siinibs. with a li**! of novelties and specialties.

Thos. Meehan & Sons. Gerinantown, Pa. —
Special list of choice nursery stock, for the
i]se of superintendents of parks and ceme-
teries.

Samuil C. Moon, Morrisville. Pa.— Illus-
trated Descriptive Cfttnlogue of Ornamental
Trees, Plants, Shrubs, Vines, Fruit Trees and
Plants, very complete.

Luther Bhrbank. Santa Rosa. Cal.— Sup-
plement to NewCreationa in Fruits and Flow-
ers, conta'ning the latest results of the work
of the "Wizard of Horticulture."

W. W. RawSON & Co.. Boston. Ma»s.— Cata-
logue of veiretfttdes and flower SPCls. planta,
supntiea. etc ; illustrated and descriptive, with
a full list of novelties and specialties.

Henrt F. MiOHELL. Ph^ladelnnia.— Whole-
sale price list, of "highest qnali' v" seeds; also
general illustrated eatal'^gne of seedp, plants,
supplies, etc. Mr. Michell sends with his cata-
l"gne this vpar a lead pen<^il hearing the in-
sicriptlon, "Michell'a reliable seeds — you can
alwavB rely upon them."

Henry A. Drrkr. Philadelphia. — Garden
r'alendar for 1899. beinir a very complete cMti-
lognp of vegetatile and flnwpr a^pda. garden,
greenhouse and othf r plants, shrubs, imnlp-
mepts, supplies, etc , fully illiiatrated. Eigh-
teen pages are devoted tn seleet. lists or new
and rare n'anta. noveliies atid snpoialties in
flower and vPirptablp speda. in whioh are era-
iirarei all the hpct things ohtainahle. The
covers are heailtifullv embo spd. showinv
hanHanme colored rpprpspntat jnn« pf the
firm's superb nasturtinms and montbretias.

F.DORNER&SONSCO.

KnoxvUle, Tfmn.— Chflrtfo W. Crouch will
erect a new irreenhniiBe 150x40 feet.

Riverton, N. J.— Oscar De Raeve, who hup.
for the nast venr hf'en in the nre*»r'e nnrflerieB
■ ^re will «ail for his home in Ghent, Belgrium,
Fel)riiary t.

SpHnc:fl#»1d, O.— Walter Tleeae harl hoth hia
fr.pt He'-if.iioly arnMed. FrMwv evenitiff, Jflnu-
flry 6. in the creenhnnees nf C. M. Reeae. while
"hnnirins the heating system from hot water
to steam.

T>«»s Molnflt*. Ta. — Prnfepaor Charles A.
Keffpr. n De« Moines Hot, for aomc time con
nopted wl*h the Dppfirtmen* of Affricuttnre at
Wanhirnrton, has aceeptpfl the professorship
in the Texas Aflrriciiltnral Collejre,

Reliable Stock.

ROOTED CUTTINGS. ,nQ jono

RAMBLERS. Crimson and Yellow. $1 60 $16 00
GERANIUMS. Rrnant. Gen. Grant.

Sw.>.,lnv White. Mme. Sallerol 1 no 7 BO

A(5ERATIIM, blue. 2^ In. pots 150 13 60

GERANIUMS, "rnant, Gpo Grant,

q-oninv white.ptc,2Win.pots 176 15 00
RAMBLERS Crimson and Yellow,

UWin.nots 250 23 50

BRinE'.ain. pots 3 00 27 60

GERANIUMS. Ivv and rose, broad

and narrow innf 3in. pots 2 50 22 60

CARNATION CUTTINGS, .^O^ft Portia

and McGowan. out "f flats 126 10 00

CASH WITH ORDER.

WASHINGTON PLACE GREENHOUSE,

F. H Worch. Prop. NEWTOWN. Bucks Co , PA.

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CARNATIONS [

LA FAYETTE, IND. ■

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■ EDW. J. TAYLOR ■

■ H

■ Wholesale Florist ■

S SOUTHPORT, CONN. ■

■ ■

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CARNATIONS^-
CHRYSANTHEMUMS....

The best new and standard varie-
ties. Strong, healthy young stock.
See our advertisement in Souvenir
Number of the Exchange, page 1161.

Correspondence Solicited.

H. WEBER & SONS,

OAKLAND. MD.

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CARNATIONS

Rooted cuttings of the following varieties aro

now ready. ,,„ ^f^

Gold Nugeet, yellow J6 1)0 *5(l (JO

nirs. tiro. !»!. Bradl, variegated 5 00 40 00

IVIra. James Dean, llgbtpink 6 110 50 DO

Argyl*'. (lark pink 5 00 40 00

Mr». FrniiceB Joost, pink 5 DO 40 00

Horn Hill, white 3 00 aillO

Fvelina. white 4 (10 30 00

New York, dark pink 5 00 40 lO

Bon Ton. Bcarlet 6 00 50 00

Jno. Younc. white 5 00 40 00

Jubilee, scarlet 3 1)0 25 00

Vic-lor. pink 3 00 20 00

Arinizindy. variegated 3 1)0 20 OO

Daybreak, light pink 2 50 20 00

Catalogues ready February l8t. Highest quality of
cuttings well rooted.

CHICAGO CARNATION CO.,

Greenhouses and addreea. JOLIET, ILL.

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RACKHAH

Will have rooted cuttings of all varietiee of

CARNATIONS

After February 1, 1899. at reR-iilar prices and
willguarantee satisfaction or money refunded.

Carnation fl, Rooted

Ciittiiit:rt.

Our SfiucUiIty.

A FINE STOCK OF THE HONEY HAKER

Cerise Queen

3000 Pteris Tremula

la 2 Inch pots, strnmr, at $25.00 per 1000, or
$3.00 per 100.

G. i. RtGKHtM, *'"'A^e'."u".f'" Detroit, Mich.

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EVANSTON

New Scarlet Carnation.

We are the orijrinators of this fine sport of
Tidal Wave. Have tried it 3 years Is one
of our best sellers in red carnations among
commission houses and our home trade.

Rooted cuttinjrs ready February 1.

Price, S7 per loot S^o per looo.

Cash with the order. Address.

M. WIELAND,

1917 Maple Avenue, EVANSTON, ILLS.

Meatlon tta« Florlata' EzohancA when wrttlnz

CARNATIONS

The Best of the New and Standard Varieties.

l*iuk— Victor, Triumph. Mr». .las. Uean, Alhertlnl,
C. A. Dana. Daybreak, Wtn. Scott Wliite— Flora
Hill, Alba supeiba. Wblte Cloud. Evelina, John Young,
Lizzie Mctiowan ScnrU-l— .lubllee nod Bon Ton,
Yi-Ilow— Gold Nuprget and Mnyor Plngree. C'riin>
sou— EmprcBH. Vii riuKuted-Mre. Geo. M. Bradt,
Lily Dean and Arniazludy, Heady .January 20. Stock
guaranteed fri'e from diBcase of wny kind.

New varieties not niMitloned in ibis Hit can be
furnlehed at dlssemlnmur s prl'i's.

UYDKANCJKAS and (11 K VSANTUE-
WUMS ready In Spring.

Don't order until you get our prices. Price List
ready now.

JOHN HACKETT & CO.,

«2d St., near Elmivood Ave, I'llILA., PA.

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Caniatioj. EMPRESS

Swayne's new Giant Crimaon. Strong, coolgiown,
well-ruoted cuttings, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 perlOOO.

UARnV PIMkQ SbeBtsorts. CForllst of fiortp
nnnui rini\0 see page 26. last issue.)
Kooted cuttlnga, $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000.

Pni PIIQ Immense stork of well-rooted cuttings,
liU l-t U O Golden Bedder. lied VerBclnitreltit,
"iellow Verschaffeltll, Mre. F. Siiuders, and 30 othei
standard sorts. Our Coleus are nhr>oIutcly free
Ivom 3£euly Bus.'. 7.^ eta. per lO<i; *j.00 per 1000,

HFI inTRnPP ^ ''<^^*' soi'ts. well-rooted cut-
"^*-'"'""rt tings, $l(Ht per lUO; $8 per 11 00.

At 100 rates we ship by niuiU postpaid.

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.

A. B. DAVIS & SON. Purcelivilie, Va.

(Near WiiNhiui;tou. !>.<'.)

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CafDatiOD Seed

AND

CARNATION

SEEDLING

PLANTS

FKU.M HANIl.FKUTILIZKD, WINTER
BLOOMING VAIUETIES.

100 Seeds lor -iS cts. | postage
100 Plants for *1.00. f Prepaid.
25 Plants at UK) rate.
OASH WITH OIUIEI;.

AMERICAN ROSE CO.,

WASHINGTON, D. C.

•■^^A/N^

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MORRIS FLORAL CO.,

IS/LO'RTll.S, ILL.

CARNATIONS

ROOTED CUTTINGS NOW READY

Rebacco(D()rner), fancy bloora,

a yeilowii-h brown, light piuk 100 1000

splashed, bright $5I'0 |4U.0U

Argyle 4.01) 35 00

Kmiiress 4.(JU 35 HO

Evelina 3 00 25 00

Painted Lady 3(10 25.00

P-yche 300 26.00

Gold NiiBget 5.00 40 00

Flora Hill 1.60 12.60

Jubilee 1.50 12 60

Mayor Plngree 160 12..50

Triumph 1.60 12.50

Daybreak 1.50 12 60

Mrs. Kradt 4 00 26.00

Itforello 300 25 00

Rooted Cuttings Carnations, ourself c-

tion 10.00

Dl IIITC SEPTEMBER ROOTED,

rLlinid 2>4 INCH. 100

Begonias, Erfordi, in bloom $200

'* Sandersoni, in bloom 2.00

" Hybrida Rosea, in bloom 2.00

'* 15 other choice varieties 2 00

Geraniums, Hermoine, La Favorite,
White Swan, Alpine, Beauty, Mme.
A. Chevreliere, Mme. Salleroi and

Happy ThouBht, fine 2.00

Coleus. assorted 2.00

" Brownie, new 5.00

Velvet Plant, biir seller 3 00

Feverfew, Little Gem 2,00

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50

The Rlortsxs' ExcHTTNce.

CHEDIT LIST?

J COLLECTIONS. REPORTS.

Z WRITE FOR PARTICULARS

i^H«V'«>i'^4i|)

C. S. LODER, Scc'y, 271 Broadway. NY

PROTECTION.

IF YOU NEED ROSES

Send us your list for prices.

THEC.A.REESERCO.

URBANA, OHIO,
'^SVboIesale Rose Grovrers.

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BRIDE and 'MAID RDSES ^'^-''' •^^-^""^^

UTERNiNTHERiS

E. I. RAWLtNGS,

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$1.25 per 100.

Ked and Yellow, 50c. per 100;
$4.00 per 1000.

• Quakertown, Pa.

Exchange when writing.

We are headquarters for all '99 novelties.

Also complete list of best commercial

[varieties. ^"Correspondence solicited.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich.

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ROBT. CRAIQ & SON, ■

gOSES, PBLinS, GBOTONS, i

...CARNATIONS.. j[

■od Noveltlei to Decorative Plants, ■

Market and 49th Sts., PHILADELPHIA, PA. 5

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per

1000

$20.

per

1000

Fine stocky plants from 2^ inch pots, ready

for 3H or 4 Inch.

Twenty (30) of the best sumraer Bedding

Varieties.

DAVID G. YATES & CO.,

Mount Airy Nurseries,
7356 Germantown Ave., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

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FUCHSIAS

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

Black Pkinoe, Purple Princb. Elm City, Moles-
■woeth.Snowhall, ARAitET.LA, $1.00 a 100; f H.OO a 1000.

PUENOMKNAL, STuRM KiNt;, E. G. IIlLL, AVALANCHE,

$1.25 a 100. SuNRAY (genuine). $3.50 a 100. These are
the best varieties. U^T FUCHSIAS our SPECIALTY.

VING& MIJOR and VtRIEGm ^f^'^^gPcs
FISHER & SON, - GALION, OHIO.

Ml S. MAI'.KET STIIEET.
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Just Doubled.

Our business has increased one hundred per
cent, since we began to advertise in the Ex-
cbanse. EDWARD B. JACKSON.

Stamford, Conn., Deo. IS, '98.

Crimson, Yellow, White and
Pink Rambler, Magna Charta,
Ulrich Br unner, and other
Hybrid Perpetuals

Now in cellar for
immediate shipment.

DEUTZIA GRACILIS

HIRAM T. JONES, Union County Nurseries, ELIZABETH, N.J.

SPECIAL LOW PRICES

Hardy Low=Budded Roses

TREE ROSES, AZALEAS, CLEMATIS, HYDRANGEAS,
SNOWBALLS, Etc., Etc.

For direct Import orders from Holland, Marcb aud
April delivery. Send estimate ot your \%ants.

C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer. 1 93 Greenwjch St., N.Y.

Grown

ROSES

Dormant
Stock.

Everblooming and Polyantha sorts, Her-

mosa. Queen Scarlet, Agripplna, D. D.

Brabant, Miniature, Mnie. Ceclle

Brunner, etc., $5.00 per 100.

Y[RB[II1S

Vigorous
Stock

Unequaled

Varieties

100 Km

Best Mammoths, strong pot plants. ... I3.0O t25.(XJ

" rooted cuttings 1.25 10.00

Older ■■ " 1.00 8.00

" " strong pot plants 2.50 20.00

ROOTED GERANIUM cuttings.

Double and single, best variety, s|2.00 per 100;
tlS.OO per 1000.

Stronu pot plants, $3.0n per 100; $36.00 per
1000.

MISCELLANEOUS.

100 1000

Agreratnm, blue and wbite SI 00 $8 00

" Princess Pauline... 160

Coleus, all leading sorts 100 8 0(1

Fuclislas, double and single... 2 00 16 00

Feverfe'W 160 I'i 00

Heliotrope, light and dark. ... 1 26 10 00

Impatlens Sultaul 2 00

Moon Vines, true 2 00 16 00

Salvias, Splendens and Bedman 1 25 10 OS

Clean
Healthy

Well
Rooted

Amazlndy

Meteor

Thos. Cartledee

Ben Ton New York

John Younff Gold Nuseet

While Cloud Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt

Rooted cuttings, $6.00 per 100; $40.00 per lOCO.

Jubilee Buttercup

VIora Hill

$3.00 per 100; $25.00 per lOOO

DariiTenls
A Inskn
iriifuKt, AVm. Scott

$2.00 per 100; 15.00 per 1000.

Lfzzlo McGowan Portia

$1.50 per 100; $12.00 per 1000.

Rooted
Cuttings

Adn SpaiildiuK

Beiij. M. Cjlrouil

Kelle of CuHtlen'ood

Chlio .

Doi'otny Devens

Dorothy Toler

Eoreka

Elvena

(■olden Trophy

Glory ol Pacific

Ij. F. AtkliiHon

Helen BloodKood

H. W. Kieiiinn

O. H. W«0(1ford

J. E. Laser

J. H. Troy

ptlUn Helen Wrisht

in cla Jones

$a.OOperlOO;

From
Soil

Lady Flizwytcram
l>lnie. F, tiersninun
Midee

ftlrs.H. T. murdock
Ollunle Wnna maker
Mrs. Jerome Jon eM
Mra. McK. Twouibly
niinerva
Mutual Friend
niodeMto
i>lrH. Perrln
[VIiHN Iff. L>1. Johnson
NeiiiesfM
Pink Ivory
River Side
RoHe Oiven
V. B. Morse
VIvinnd-Morel
$17.00 per lOGO.

Culllnsfordli

Uladya SpauldlDff

Harry May

Ivory

Merry Monarch

Marlon Henderson

W. U. Lincoln

$1.60 per 100.

Mnjor Bonnnflon'
Mm. S. Humphreys
Mnrffariie <irn hnni
Mrs. J. S Whildin
I>irs.Benry Robinson
Thos. II. Brown

WOOD BROS., - - - Fishkill, N. Y.

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BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS

Ci-TTiNMis OF Acacia and Genista can
be rooted easily now; put them in a
good bottom heat and keep shaded.

Seeds of Musa ensete and Crozy can-
nas should now be sown. Mignonette,
for pot plants in Spring, should also be
sown now.

Bego-Mas. — In potting from the propa-
gating bed have a niuch ligluer soil than
is used for geraniums, fuchsias, etc. This
can be best made by adding about one-
tifth of leaf mould.

Fuchsias. — If these are being grown for
Spring sales, cuttings should now be
taken. It the old plants have been shaken
out and repotted as advised sometime
ago, they should now be In shape to
furnish plenty of cuttings.

Geraniu.ms. — If short of stock, cuttings
taken now from thejilants in 3-inch pots
will make nice little plants by the first of
June. Put the cuttings in a gentle bot-
tom heat and place into 2-inch pots as
soon as rooted. Do not let the roots be-
come more than one-quarter Inch long
before potting; if left too long in the cut-
ting bench poor plants will be the result.

Harrisii lilies. — To get these just
right for Easter will require special care.
If an.v doubt exist as to whether or not
the plants are far enough advanced at
the present time, raise the temperature
and push them along. Better be two
weeks too early than two days too late.
If after the buds are in sight and it is
found the plants are early enough, the
houses can bekeptcooler.and the flowers
will be benefited thereby.

Tulips can now be brought in and
grown with a fair stem. Place immedi-
ately over the pipes (but not touching
them) under a bench aud keep them dark,
also keep them well supplied with water.
This method will draw the growth from
the bulb a considerable length before the
leaves begin to expand. When the leaves
show signs of separating at the top, place
the plants on the bench in the light.
Tulips should only be brought in in suffi-
cient quantities to meet demands.

Carnations. — It is now time to put in
the main batch of cuttings. It pays to
be careful in selecting these, taking them
only from plants that are vigorous and
free from disease. Cuttings from any
part of a carnation plant can be rooted,
if taken at a proper stage of their
growth, but the best cutting, and that
which does not rob the plant of a flower
shoot is the side shoots which form on
the flower stem. These, It pulled care-
fully, need no trimming to prepare them
for the cutting bed.

Roses.— If tobacco stems are used
among the plants, change the stems as
soon as they assume that slimy appear-
ance. When they reach this stage their
Value as a destro.yer of green fly is gone.
Keep all new shoots tied up to the
stakes, then only straight-stemmed
flowers will result. Dead leaves, etc.,
should be cleaned from the benches at
least once a week, in well regulated rose
houses; but if it does appear, painting
the pipes with a mixture of sulphur and
water will quickly drive it away.

GRAFTED ROSES

Make Money by Starting Riglit,

GRAFTED ROSES will produce from 25 to 50 per cent, more extra aad first erade blooms
than own root Roses. To accomplish this however, you have to start rij^ht with gilt
edged Rose clone, properly grafted on the best Manetti stock. Before placing your
order for grafted Roses we would Invite an inspection of our Roses at Sharon Hill. We use
the best selected Manett! stock from Messrs. Alexander Dickson & Sons, of Belfast. Our
grafting is done by men of experience, and the wood of the different varieties of Roses is
selected person ally from exceptionally well grown and well ripened Rose plants. The
varieties are AlIGUSXA VICTORIA, BRIDK, BRIDEHMAID, SOUV. du
PRKSIDHBiX CARMOX, HIRS. PIERPONT 9I0R0A:N, and MADAM
HOSXH. To secure our beat sto-'k, ORDER AT OKCK, as we fill in rotation, and
March U the last grafting month.

PRICES:— From 21/2 inch pots, »10.00 per 100; S90.00 per 1000.
We guarantee our plants to be as represented, and at these low prices you can more than
pay for the plants on the first cut of flowers. Address

ROBERT SCOTT & SON, Sharon Hill, Del. Co., PA.

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BRIDESMAID EXCELLED BY THIS NEW ROSE

Miss Clara Barton

After rigid tests during the last two years, we are able to state :
I— That its color is a rich, glowing pink, darker than Bridesmaid.

II That it is an excellent keeper, and sells over the counter better than Bridesmaid.

Ill That it is a most prolific bloomer with all perfect buds.

Plants in 2% inch pots ready for delivery after February 1.
PRICE: $15 per 100; 50 at 100 rate; $125 per 1000; 250 at 1000 rate.

HOFFMEISTER FLORAL CO.

813 Elm Street,

CINCINNATI, OHIO.

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January 21, 1899.

Thb Florists' Exgh7=^mce.

51

J|IEST10IJIIII_

OPEN TO ALL .... FREE TO ALL
Anawera Solicited from Ttaoae Who Know.

(1) Meat and Bone ashes. — S.
Lay ton. This material is not mucb good
as a fertilizer; iu the burning of bones
tliechief ingredient is lost iu combustion.

(2) liiliuni auratuni for Deco-
ration Day. — IJ. K. Your Lilium aura-
tum bulbs, when potted, should be put
in a cool place — under a bench will do.
When the young growths appear bring
them to the light. This variety does not
force well, and it would be better to
bring them on slowly than to try to
force them for Decoration Day. After
the pots are well tilled with roots they
should have about IG weeks' time to
bring them into (lower.

(8) A Pot-washing Machine. — Is

there anybody who has or can tell us
where to obtain a machine for washing
pots? We And thatour pots collectcon-
siderable moss and mold upon them in
the course of a Winter, and leaving this
moss on them when the next lot of
plants is potted up seems to accelerate
the growth of more moss. To wash sev-
eral hundred pots by hand, however, is
a very slow and e.Kpensiveoperation,and
if there is in existence any machine for
this purpose, we should like to know
about it. Jackson & Perki.>;s Co.

(4) Chrysantheniunis. — What are the
best twelve .Japanese and Chinese chry-
santhemums for exhibition blooms, large
Howeis, three of each color, white, pink,
yellow, red; best twelve chrysanthe-
mums for standards; best t*velve chry-
santhemums for bush plants. State in
each case whether retlexed or incurved,
which bud to take, best way to secure
blooms.; at same time of medium early
and medium late varieties forexhinition ;
also best time to take cuttings. — NoviCE.

In answer to these questions I would
select the following list.

Twelve Japanese chrysanthemums for
exhibition blooms:

White — .Mrs. Weeks, incurved, terminal
bud: Mrs. Jerome Jones, incurved, first
crown; Mrs. Henry Robinson, incurved,
terminal or second crown.

Pink— Viviand-Morel. reflexed, second
crown; Autumn Glory and Inter-(_)cean,
retlexed, second crown or terminal.

Yellow— Jeannie Falconer, incurved,
second crown; Golden Wedding, reflexed,
crown; Modesto, reHexed, sometimes in-
curved, terminal.

Red — John Shrimpton, reflexed. ter-
minal; Defender, reflexed, crown; E. M.
Bigelow, incurved, crown.

Twelve Chinese for exhibition blooms.
These do best mostly on second crown.

White— Mrs. Heale, Jeanne d' Arc and
Empress of In<lia.

Pink— Alfred Salter, Miss Violet Tom-
lin and Lady Hardinge.

Yellow— Miss L. D. Black, C. H. Curtis
and Mr. Bunn.

Red — Lord Wolseley, Nil Desperandum
and C. B. Whitnall. The latter is not red,
being purple-maroon, but is so sufjerior
to the most of the Chinese that I include
it.

Twelve chrysanthemums for standards:

White— Mrs. M. A. Ryerson. Mrs. Cleve-
land and Miss Florence Pullman,

Pink— lora. Portiaand Louis Boehnier.

Yellow— Georglenne Bramball, Duchess
ot York and Henry Hurrell.

Red— Culllngfordii, Black Hawk and
G. W. Childs.

Twelve varieties for bush plants:

White— Ivory, Mrs. Cleveland and
Mutual Friend.

Pink — Louis Boehmer, lora and Pink
Ivory.

Yellow — W. H. Lincoln, Minerva and
Marion Henderson.

Red— G. W. Childs, John Shrimpton
and The Bard.

In growing specimen blooms it is
hardly possible to give directions how
to secure flowers ot any variety at a
given time, as so much depends on the
season. Early varieties had better be
grown in pots or boxes, so that they
could be shifted to coolerand more shady
quarters if they seemed to be coming
along too fast, which could easily be
seen after the buds were fairly well de-
veloped. Late varieties, grown in pots
and allowed to become pot-bound,
would have a tendency to bloom earlier
than otherwise. Keep them in a slightly
warmer house and let them have all the
sunlight possible.

Specimen plants when pinched, as they

are in this i)nrt of the country, as late as
the end of July, almost invariably pro-
duce terminal buds. It is not advisable
to pinch late varieties, such as Lincoln,
later than the end of June. Cuttings in-
tended for specimen plants should be put
in some time in December or January;
as a general thing the earlier started the
larger the plants will lie.

Cuttings for cxhit)ition blooms should
be put in with some regard to tlie grow-
ing qualities of the variety — the slow
growers tirstand themor-e rapid growers
last. From the first to the end of March
is the best time to.propagate.

J. E. Whyte, N. Y.

(5) Bxpansion Tank Overflow-
ing.— F. Bosshart. — The oversowing of
the expansion tank is probably due to
the formation of steam in tlie heater.
Without knowing more regarding the
arrangement and the actual capacity of
the heater, size of the pipe, etc., it will be
impossible to give a very definite answer
to the question. It will probably be best
to take out the expansion tank, and
after connecting the pipes, join them
with a tank elevated 10 or 13 feet, if
possible. Another method which might
form a partial solution of the ditticulty,
would be the tapping of the How piiie
near the heater, anil running up a '!i-inch
pipe to the height of 12 or 15 feet.— L.
R. Taft.

(G) A Heating Question.— I put

in a 52 foot radiator in my parlor. I
tind f cannot get more than 5G degrees
of heat this cold snap. I was told it was
good for 70 degrees inside, when at zero
outside; but it is not. when my boiler is
near boiling point. My room is 15 feet
square, 'J feet to ceiling, two windows
and tivo doors in room, as close as are
those in an ordinary room. How can I
calculate the size of radiator for a room
to heat at 70 degrees with zero outside?
— TrroMAS Maybury.

— To maintain a temperature of 70 de
grees in zero weather, the room should
have from 75 to 80 feet of radiation,
according to the amount of exposed wall
surface. It is generally desirable to use
at least one foot of radiation for each 2.S
cubic feet of air to be heated, when the
rooms have two sides exposed and an
average amount of window surface. If
the distance to the heater, or to the main,
is short, 1-Inch flow and return pipes
could Ire used, although <iuicker and Iret-
ter results can be obtained with IVl-inch
pipes. For diniirg rooms and sitting
rooms, which it is desirable to have
warm early in the morning, there should
be one foot of radiation for 25 cubic feet
of space, and if the radiator has more
than GO feet ot sniface. the flow and re-
turn pipes should be I'l Inches. For
parlors and other rooms where the full
temperature is not required during the
early honr-s of the day, a slightly srrraller
amount of radiation will be necessary. —
L. R. TAr-T. •

(7) Heating. — 1. What h. p. steam
boiler, changed to hot water with open
tank down-hill system, pipes to run under
the benches, would be required to heat
one house 21xG0 feet, fr-ont wall 5 feet,
back wall 8 feet, with lean-to at Irack 9x
60 feet, using ten .S-inch pipe in 21-foot
house and four 3-inch in the lean-to.
Night temperature 56 degrees, day 70.
Seldom goes lower than 8 degrees below
zero. Also two houses 18x60 feet, 5-
foot wall back and front.

2 Can I heat the three houses with one
boiler by using valves; the houses are 12
feet to ridge.

a Can soft coal slack be employed b.v
using a tall smrrkestack; or will hard
coal be better? I pay .$4,50 per ton for
hard coal and can get soft coal slack for
!l;2.— N. W., Out.

— 1 While a twelve horse-power boiler
would probably be srrtflciently large to
heat all of the houses, it would be desira-
ble to have one slightly larger, especially
if slack coal Is to be used.

2 There is nothing that would make it
difiicult to hent the three houses with
one boiler, judging from the data fur-
nished.

3 Slack coal can be used, if desired,
provided a good draft is furnished, hut
it would probabl.v be far more satisfac-
tory If from 30 to 50 per cent, of pea
anthracite coal could b« used with it.
At the prices named it would seem as
though it would be about as cheap to
rrse hard coal as to burn slack. It woirld
certainly require less care, and would
give better results, besides being nearl.v,
it not quite as economical.— L. R. Taft.

(8) I want to build an even span
house 100 feet long and 25 feet wide.
What are the dimensions of the lumber I
will need for it, also the quantity, size of

rafter and length ; best size of glass and
the way to fit the ventilator-s, so that
1 can put in patent lifters; also the num-
ber of feet or rows of four-inch pipe and
the best soft coal boiler to use, the size
of boiler to run about three times that
amount ot glass. Do you consider the
overhead system any better than the old
way? Also dimensions of lumber for a
learVto gr'eerihouHc about 2 feet wide 50
feet long.— L. .Mcl.Aioirr.IN.

— The walls ot the house can be built
with cedar posts, 7 feet long, placed 4
feet apart and with 3 feet in the ground.
The walls should be formed of sheathing
placed upon the postsand a double layer
ot building paper between this and the
outer side. About 1,000 feet ot one-inch
boards will be required for the sheathing
and 1,200 feet of siding. The posts
should be cut oft at an angle of about 30
degrees, or whatever is selected for the
slope ot the roof, and upon this a 2x8
plank should be placed so as to form the
plate and projecting eaves. At the ends
of the house the plates should have a
slight slope only. The ridge should be a
2x6 plank grooved in the center on each
side for the glass. The f-ash bars should
be about li/hX2V2, with threeeighths-

Lselia (Brassavola) Digbyana.

inch rabbets to hold the glass. While
clear pine will answer for this, better re-
sults can be secured with cypress. The
ridge should be about 13 feet high and
the sash bars should be cut 15Vi feet in
length. The ventilating sash should be
30 inches wide and hinged at the ridee.
Headers will he reqirired beneath and
also at the edgeof the sash. From eight
to twelve lines ot 4-inch [)i[)e will be re-
quired, accordrng to the temperature de-
sired. For soft coal, I would recommend
a horizontal, tubular boiler but would
prefer to use 2-inch rather than 4-inch
pipes. A 20 horse power boiler would
be desirable for three houses of the size
mentioned. Instead ot having all of the
pipes under the bench, it is oftr-n desira-
ble to have at least the flow pipes over-
head. The glass can be anywhere from
14 to 18 inches wide. Without other
data as to the dimensions of the lean-to
house, it is not possible to give the
dimensions tor the lumber, and as it is
difficult to give any very definite advice
regarding the construction of a green-
house in an articleot this length, 1 would
recommend that the writer procure a
copy of Greenhouse Construction, which
will be furnished b.v the publishers of
the Florists' Exchange, for ¥1.50.

(9) Depth of Boiler Pit.— Will it
be safe for me to orrlv go two feet below
the level of the ground with a boiler and
get satistactoi'y results with hot water
in two houses, even span, 24x100 feet,
using two 2-Inch flows and twelve I'i-
Incb returns for each house? — P.

— I always like to have the boiler as
much as possible below the level of tire
return pipes, although yoir would secure
a fair circulation from the arrangement
proposed, it you would use over-head
flow pipes. I should not expei't a tem-

perature of more than 45 degrees with
an open system, but the boiler yim have
can be used under a small piessur-e, and
this would greatly improve the circula-
tion. If you will place a vacuum valve
and a safety valve, set at 20 pounds, at
the upper end of yoirr expansion pipe,
and inside the tank, you will find a
marked benefit from it. It I were to
select the size and number of pipes for
your gr-eenhouses, I would modify it
somewhat from what you have named,
unless it so happens that you have the
li/i-inch pipes on hand. If desired for
carnations, I should say four 2-inch flow
pipes and eight IMi-inch returns, while if
for roses, four 2-inch overhead flows and
eight 2-inch r-eturns would be required.
In all cases I would use a closed system,
unless vou can sink thelioilerso that the
top of the heater will bent least two feet
below the level of the return pipes. With
the lar-ge pifres, you woirld oniinar-ily
find that ten pounds pr-essui-e would be
all you would need to carry, even in
severe weather, and in mild weather it
would probably not run more than five
pounds.— L. R. Taft.

Orchids,

Lager & Hurrell, importers and grow-
ers of orchids, at Summit, N. J., have an
establishment entirely devoted to this
class of plants. .\ tour through the dif-
ferent houses shows at once that this
firm are past masters in the cultivation
of orchids. The methods employed are
very simple No coddling is doue in the
way of strict temperature rules, or in the
line of material for irotting. Cattleyas
for flowering are grown on hemlock
hoards; these are 10 inches wide and
iibont 4feetlong. Theplantsarefastened
tightly to these boards with galvanized
iron staples, the fieat or fern roots used
being also fastened tightly in the same
manner. .\n iron frame runs the length
ot the house on which these boards are
placed at an angle giving them the same
pitch as the roof. This method gives
every plant the same conditions of light
arrdair as its neighbor. No repotting
or, to be correct, reboarding iseverdone;
wtien a board shows signs ot decay it is
simply placed right on top of a new one.
Whole sheep manureisscattered over the
roots of the plants and the water used
is direct from the hose pifie. The prim i-
ple, with these growers, is to have the
plants fast enough to the boards tc
withstand a good force of clear, cold
water without loosening the roots. This
overhead syrrnging Is the onl.y way
water is ever applied and It is used with
enough force to keep down all disease
and insect pests.

The Howers of (iattleya Trianfe, which
are now being cut, are remarkably large
and lonn stemmed, the stems averaging
12 inches. This variety is never rested
but is kept at the same treatment all the
year round. A bench ot Miltonia Roezlil
is making a fine growth and some plants
ot M. Roezlil album were in flower. This
is a beautiful white orchid and when
grown in sufficient quantities will rival
any white orchid in cultivation for bridal
boiiquets; its pure whiteness and length
of stem being very desirable. Odonto-
glossum crispum, so difficult to handle
in most'places. Is in good shape here, one
whole house being devoted to this va-
riet.v. Vandas. dendrobiums and other
orchids are cultivated in large numbers
here and all show the same excellent
health.

Laella Dig:byana.

Lrelia or Brassavola Digbyana is a
very difficult plant to flower and to do
it well it must have a good long rest—
from April to July. During that time it
must be exposed to almost full sun and
watered very sparingly — just enough to
keep it from shriveling. When it c<'m-
mences to grow it cannot have too much
water, right up to about two weeks be-
fore it flowers. When In bloom great
care must be taken not to wet the
flowers as the fringe and petals are so
very fine that the least dampness will
stain the flowers. This plant, when in
flower always causes a sensation, on
account of the fringe around the flower.

So far as I understand, the illustration
shows the only plant ot this orchid that
has produced two flowers on one spike.
I would be pleased to hear if anyone
knows of this having occurred before
with this plant, which is a native ot the
West Indies. The flowers are a creamv
white in color, streaked with purple
down the center.

Hahry Papworth.

New Orleans.

52

The Pl-orists' Exchkngb.

Now on Hand for Forcing through the Winter and for

EASTER 1899

^s- WRITE

Rhododendrons, in all sizes.
Spiraea Japonica, Compacta Multiflora.

FOR PRICES.-^

i Spirffia Van Houtteil.
Viburnum Opulus Sterilis.
Crimson Rambler, extra large plants.
Lily of the Valley.

A fine lot of

' AstUbe Floribunda. J

Just Arrived.
TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS. i° separate colors

Also GLOXINI/VS, special fine bulbs.

F. W. O. SCHMITZ, Jersey City. N. J.

Mention the Pnortota' Exchange when wrlttng.

FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL

FOR ORCHARD AND GARDEN

Small Fruits, Grapes, Sbrubs, Climbing Plants,

Roses, Everereens, Hardy Plants, Pieonles.
liargest and ctiolcest collectlona lu Amerlcm.

BEST NOVELTIES

Descriptive Illustrated L'atalague free.

ELLWANCER & BARRY.

MOUNT HOPE NURSERIES, Rochester, N, Y,
Fifty-ninth Tear.

M— tioe tb» norum* Bxchange when writing.

Finest lot of PEACH TREES in the country, free from borers, scale, yellows,
etc. Lar{?e stc)ck.s of Pear, Plum. Apple, Cherry, AprJcot, Quince. Immense
supply uf 3niall Fruits. Headquarters for

Ornamental Trees, Roses, Shrubs.

J Extra fine lot of Teas Weeping Mulberry, Kilmarnock, New American and

^Wisconsin Weeping Willows, Camperdown Elm and Cut Leaved Weeping

Birch. 44 greenhouses filled with Roses, Palms, Ficus, Geraniums, etc.

Correspondence and personal inspection solicited. Catalogue and price list free. 45th year.

44 ^'reeuhouses. 11X)U acres.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Box 50I, Painesville, O.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

SPRINGFIELD,
NEW JERSEY.

Growls!* TREES AND PLANTS in full assortment. Trade ^Catalogue

Mention the FlorlBta* Exchange when writing.

F. & F. NURSERIES

TlSl

HARDY SHRUBS. TREES, VINES,

Evergreens and Perennials.

30,000 8ERBERIS THUNBERGII, 2 years trans

Trade List Readt.

T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass.

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FORGING SHRUBS

FOR EASTER.

POT-GKOWN.

Doz. ion

Azalea Mollis $3.50 $25.00

Stapbylca Colchica 4.00 30.00

Deutzla Gracilis 1..50 12.00

Japan Snowball 4.00 30.00

Spiraea Van Houttei 3.50 25.00

■' Palniata 1.50 10.00

" Astilboides florib. .75 6.00

" Compacta 75 6,00

Pseonia Officinalis rubra,

fl. pl 1.00 8.00

" Tenuifolia, fl. pl . 3.00 15.00

BOBBINKJ ATKINS, Rutherford, N. J.

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P. OUWERKERK

1123 Summit Ave., Jersey City, N. J.

Just received from our Holland Nurseries

RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS,

SPIR/EA JAPONICA, LILIUM SPECIOSUM

P/EONIES, BLEEDING HEART

POT GROWN LILACS, HYDRANGEA IN SORTS

CLEMATIS and H. P. ROSES, lu the beet sorts:

PRICES MODERATE.
Mention ttte Ftorltrts' Exchange when wrttlns.

CELERY PLANTS

Half million, open
air grown, robust,
well rootetl. Golden
„ Self-Blanching and

White Plume, 5^1.00 per 1000; $2.00 express delivered.
Samples mailed.

BEAR HEAD FARMS. Orlando, Fla.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writlns.

Small
Fruits

Grape Vines.,.....,.

Low prlCM. D.seriptW. Hit fr*.. V.rl.tli^a.

Ejtra flne stock CURRANTS, Gooseberries,
CAMPBELVS EARLY Grape. Qiialitv erlra.
WairuiKH uuc, T. 8. UIIUUAUU CO., Fredoula, N.Y.

Mention the Florl«u' Exchange when wrltlni

100,000 PEACH TREES,
1,000 IRISH JUNIPER,
500 NORWAY SPRUCE,
500 AMERICAN ARBOR VIT/E,
10,000 NORWAY MAPLE, for lining
out In Nursery, from 2 to 5 ft.

C. L. L0N6SD0RF, Floradaie, Pa.

Mention the Florista' Exchange when writing.

AZALEA INDICA

All the leading varieties, Sne shapely plants, full of
a'i?°;.J.'' '" J2 Inch, 83.50 per dozen 14 to 16 Inch,
So. 00 per dozen. '

FARQUHAR VIOLET RUNNERS

Fine healthy stock. S6.00 per 1000.

WHITTON & SONS, Wholesale Florists,

CITY AND GREEN STREETS, UTICA, N.Y.
Mention the F]orl»ta' Blxehang* wtMn wrltlas.

PEACH AND PLUM TREES 0ELTER^^'■8'■98.

KellaWe and clean stock at low wholesale rates. All
desirable leading varieties of PEACHES, old and
new, m fruiting orchards. Have the new TriuniDb.
tireensboro, and !Sneed fruiting. Buds can be
supplied In season at low rates.

,„;fj^ ""^^ 'y^'' "' I'l-UM TREES, all on plum
roots, one and two years. Buds can be supplied of
these also, either from nurseries or orchard trees. Have
an the leading Japanese varieties. Abundance, Bur-
bank Chabot, Sats.inia Wlllard and others; also the
new Ked J une and Wlckson In good supply
Usual supply also of AsparnKua Koots to offer.

ALEX. PULLEN, MiiiordNurseries.MiJforiJ, Del.

MenUon tlie Plortata* Bxchuio when writltts.

The annual Winter meeting of the Con-
necticut Pomological Society will be
held in Jewell Hall, Hartford, Conn.,
Wednesday and Thursday, February 1
and 2. All interested in fruit culture and
marlieting are cordially invited. Pro-
grams and railroad rates can be had of
Secretary H. C. C. Miles, Milford, Conn.

J. H. H.

It has been suggested that fruiting
trees in pots, such as the more temperate
peaches, apricots, nectarines, etc., would
furnish variety for decorative purposes
around holidays and other occasions.
The question of profit in growing such
however, Is an important one.

Suburban Park Co. has been organized
at Portland, Me., for the purpose of de-
veloping and operating pleasure parks,
with $10,000 capitalstock. The officers
are: President, Franklin Freeman;
treasurer, Charles F. Foster, of Leomin-
ster, Mass.

The Indiana Horticultural Society is
trying to secure a suitable tract of land,
from 20 to 40 acres in extent, tor the
purpose of establishing an experimental
orchard, more especially for the originat-
ing and testing of new varieties of apples,
etc. Prof. James Troop, of Lalayette,
Ind., secretary of the Society, is making
an effort to interest some town or indi-
vidual, In a locality where the experiment
could be surrounded by favorable condi-
tions, sufficiently to secure a donation of
the land.

The Ottawa (Ont.) Horticultural So-
ciety has elected the following otticere:
President, W. S. Macoun ; first vice-presi-
dent, R. B. White; second vice-president,
A. Stewart. Directors, Dr. Fletcher, J.
Graham, J. Baillie, P. G, Keyes, J. Mc-
Nichol, J. G. Topley, W. McCann, J. S.
Allen, J. A. Ellis. Central Fair Commit-
tee: J. G, Topley, Jas. Baillie and W. H.
Snelling. Auditors: H. Allan and W. H.
Ilay. The number of active members
during the year was 142.

Professor J. Li. Budd, who on De-
cember 31 last, resigned his positional
the Iowa State Horticultural College,
has been made " Professor Emeritus of
Horticulture and Forestry," by the Col-
lege Trustees — a degree very seldom
granted. ThelateCharles Downing, New
York, at his death, which occurred about
eight yearsago, willed to Professor Budd
his large library, including that of his
late brother, A. J. Downing, the great
author on landscape gardening, which
together made one of the best and most
complete horticultural libraries in the
world. The very complete posthumous
notes on fruit were also furnished Pro-
fessor Budd, and with these and the in-
formation gained from his own re-
searches. Professor Budd will immedi-
ately commence the revision of Charles
Downlng's famous " Apple Book,"

The Sand Cherry a Poor Stock. —
Charles F. Gardner, ot Iowa, writes to
the Minnesota Horticulturist on this sub-
ject as follows: ",Some six or seven
years ago we grafted plum on sand-
cherry. The scions used were Wyant,
Rockford, Wolf and De Soto. Some of
these trees fruited in 1897 and all ot
them fruited in 1898. The fruit we found
to be of inferior size and quality, in fact
about worthless. We advise caution in
using sand-cherry as a stock for plum."

Chicago Horticultural Society.

The annual meeting of the above so-
ciety was held January 14. Five new
members were elected, including Florists
J. D. Thompson, Joliet, John Cook,
Downers Grove, and Michael Barker, ot
the American Florist.

The Treasurer's report for the year
showed Total Receipts of $8,230.60, Ex-
penditures $6, 921. ,57, with cash on hand
January il4, ot $1,309.09. While the
showing is not equal to last year, under
all the circumstances the officers are
satisfied.

The old officers were all re-elected viz.:
President, W. H. Chadwiek; first vice-
president, E. G. Dihlein ; second vice-
president, H. G, Seltridge; third vice-
president, E. Wienhoeber; secretary, W.
C. Egan ; assistant secretary and treasl
urer, W. N. Rudd; three members execu-
tive committee tor two years, J. C
Vaughan, O. P. Bassett and G. L. Grant,
and ten directors. The executive com-
mittee was authorized to hold a Spring

exhibition in 1900 and the usual Fal!
exhibition of 1899. The president hav-
ing been authorized to obtain a refusal
of the Auditorium for the Fall show, it
was ascertained that the rental for one
week would be $3,500, and the total
costs would not exceed $5,000 alto-
gether. If that building is not obtaina-
ble it is expected that a grand coliseum
building will be erected on the old Libby
prison site, which would give ample
room for such a show as the society
hopes to present.

According to prior order by the so-
ciety a committee had obtained, as a
testimonial for the services of the mana-
ger, W. N. Rudd, a 11/4 caret diamond set
in a heavy gold mount. E. G. Uihlein, in
a few well-timed remarks, did the honors
of presentation. Mr. Rudd suitably re-
plied. The following detailed report of
the manager of the show is interesting:

HECEIPTS.

Premiums donated by patrons

and press $1,693.50

Taken at box office 3,427.00

Refunded 5 00

Commission on sale cut flowers. ... 10,5.48
Advertising in program 225.50

5,456 48
Deficit 1,028.01

Total 6.484 49

Showing a total deficit, as a show, ot
$2,721.51.

TOTAL EXPENSES.

I^rellminary expenses $ 124.95

Recording and accounts 122.2.5

Administrator 81.25

Judges' expenses 182.85

Kent of halls 1,100 00

Kitting electric lights 570.00

Advertising 787.50

MuBic 165.00

Program 238.60

Installation and maintenance 855,59

Premiums paid 2,256 50

Total $6,484.49

In addition one silver cup, value $25,
and tour silver medals were awarded.

Ess.

TREES. TREES

NoKWAT, SnoAB and Siltkk Maplb. Norwat
Spruck and Abhor Vit^ks, Correspondence soli-
cited before purchasing elsewhere. ....

WM. J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N.J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

SCOTCH HEATHER

Erica Persoluta Alba and Rosea, only a few hundred
left, nice plants In bud, 3 In. pots, at 8 cts, ; lUO plants
to one address for $7.00,

NEPHROI.El'Ifi DAVALLIOIDES, only
150 left, strong plants, 2'.i and 3 In., at 5 cts.

SEI.AGINEI.I.A KHUI.IANA, 2l<; cU,

PTERIS AI)lANTIOIl)E,s, -2 cts.

NEI-HKOI.EPIS B<»ST<»MEN«IS, 2)^ In,,
sold out. ts^CASu I'LIOASK. Liberal count,

R. C. HANFORD Norwalk, Conn-

Mention the F^orlata' Ehcchange wh<.n writing-

Maranta Massaogeana

It Is the hottest selling plant for retail we know of,
fine for ferneries, also mnkes fine 3 or l inch pot plants,
2 In. pots, *I.O(l per doz., |6,llO per lOl'. 3 In. pots, f 1,50
per doz., $8 00 per 100. PteriH Treniula. extra
heavy 3H Inch pots. $5.00 per lOO. ranilniiiiH lltilis,
5 In. pots, 15 to 18 Ins. high, strong aiul healthy. $3.50
per aoz., '$25,00 per 100. Fei'nw, In :; inch nots for
fenerles, 6 TftrleticB, i;3 00 per HO. Kooted I'nrna-
tion Cutting^. P^vellna, i^l.m per lOU, Mrs. Bradt,
$4,110 per 100, Genesee, white, *4 00 per 100. Ronton, red.
$5.00 per 100. Golden Nugget. $5.00 per 100. T\'hlte Cloud,
$5.00 per 100. Argyle, $5.00 per 100. Daybreak, Flora
Hill, Victor. Jubilee. $2.00 per lOO. $15.00 per lao. Wm.
Scott. McGowan. Portia. $1.50 per 100. $10.00 per 1000.
AsparaKUH FluniOHUt* Nanus, strong, 3 in. pots,
$r00 per 100. Sprenseri, strong, ;;i^ In. pots. $7.00
per 100. Antliericnin Varieffatnm* strong, 2^
la. pots, $2.50 per 100.

t»- TERMS. CASH OR C. O. D.

C. MERKEL & SON, - Mentor, Ohio.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Trees, Shrubs,

Vines,
Hedge Plants.

Millions of them ; quality good. Prices

right. Trade list on application.

Personal inspection invited.

THEWM.H.MOONGO.Morrisville,Pa.

Mention the FIoriBts* Exchange when Writing.

January 21, 1899.

The F^lorists* Exchange.

63

Grafting: Roses.

Pi-eparatioiiB should be made about
this tiuiBtorttie gituthiKuf (oreiiig rosea.
Maiieiti stocks earetully trimmed, potted
flrmly iii pots small euougli so tliat tbe
next bblft may be made itito three-inch,
should be brought into a house, the tem-
perature of which will be sutlicient to
cause the roots to besiu action so that
they will be in a conditiou to hasten the
union between stocli and cion a few
weeks later. A house in which the tem-
perature does not tall below 40 degrees
at night with abundance of ventilation
during the day to keep the shoots in as
dormant a condition as possible, while
thepiauts are making roots, is best. The
stocks for grafting should be selected
with a view to correspond in diameter
with that of thecions. Flowuriug wood,
fairly well ripened, neither too thick nor
too small, makes the ideal cion. When
it is preferred to work the stocks with-
out previous potting, they will be safest
left heeled in the frame forsome time vet.
In preparing the propagating bench
for rose cuttings, any old material lying
beneath the pipes capable of generating
noxious gases or giving out fungus
spores should be carefully removed, and
the woodwork thoroughly whitewashed
before the saud is put on. An easily
made, even bench may be constructed of
pieces of sash bars placed across the bot-
tom with slates Uttiug snugly into the
grooves. If the pipes are boxed in, have
pieces of boards, with leather hinges,
along the sides at intervals, or, perhaps,
better still, wooden apertures— say six
inches square, every few feet along the
center ot the saud bed. A piece of slate
on the top of each can be easily removed
svhen occasion requires it for the regula-
tion of the temperature of the sand or of
the house Itself. The ideal propagating
house is a narrow lean-tti, facing the
north with a single bench about four
feet wide, and a pathway wide enough
to allow freedom of action. G. W. U.

Inserliun will be ijlven in thU column
to all communications free from animus,
but the opinions expressed do not neces-
sarily reflect our own.

Lilium Harrlsii in Bermuda.

Editor Florists' Excba.Dge.

For many years 1 have had an excep-
tional opportunity of watching the rav-
ages of disease in the Bermuda Kaster
lily crops, both among the crops of the
florists of this country and the cultiva-
tors of the bulbs In Bermuda, having
identified myself with both as an im-
porter and dealer in bulbs to a consider-
able extent, which has necessitated an
occasional voyage to Bermuda at differ-
ent periods of the year to inspict the
ciopsatvariouHstages. And while I have
read iu the trade papers from time to
time feasibleexplanations accounting for
the increase of disease, and also sug-
gested remedies, I cannot remember hav-
ing read anything that appeared to fit
the true state of affairs as that occurred
to me long since, and which I had an
opportunity of confirming during a re-
eeut visit to the Islands.

Owing to the increased demand each
year since this bulb was found to be so
useful for Easter flowers, with very few
exceptions, the growers in Bermuda have
made it a point to ship to market all
salable bulbs, and instead of retaining
only healthy, true specimens for perpetu-
ation, have planted deformed, under-
sized, broken, and in many other ways
unsalable, sickly stock, expecting that
they would obtain after a year or so,
healthy bulbs by the aid of insecticides
and stimulating manures and without
any attempt at culling out of the crop
in the growing condition the diseased
specimens, which are easily recognizable
by their lilotched foliage a lew days after
appearing above the ground. I am con-
vinced that this is the main cause of all
- the trouble, and was especially gratified
during my recent visit to the'lslands to
learn from many of the leading glowers,
that they had begun generally to recog-
nize this fact, and that they have adopted
tbe planot pulling out and discarding all
plants immediately they show the least
signs ol disease, which care I feel certain,
if followed regularly, will soon extermin-

ate all diseased bulbs and give the flor-
ists of this country stock to force that
can be depended upon to produce strong,
healthy plants (and with perfect Bowers)
such as was formerly received.

It is to be regretted, however, that
from casual observation this is not being
done by some of the smaller growers
who usually dispose of their bulbs
through channels where the grower can
not be identifled ; and as Lilium Uarrisii
bulbs are only sold accordiug to size and
not graded according to quality, it is
only fair to thecareful grower that some
oflieial form of inspection should t)e made
upon the dock upon arrival, by an
expert who can detect such unhealthy
bulbs (which can easil.v be done) and
have them condemned or returned whence
they came, which process would effect-
ually remedy the trouble in a very short
time. [Field inspection and condemna-
tion and destruction ot apparent un-
healthy stock would also prove helpful.
Ed.]

It must not be overlooked that the
average grower of this important article
is not an experienced horticulturist, but
in most cases, a man engaged in other
pursuits of life; and, owing to the very
kind disposition of both the bulb and
soil of Bermuda, (which alio wsthegrower
more privileges than are common in the
successful cultivating of crops), and the
newness of the industry, much of the im-
portant knowledge essential to suc-
cess ul cultivation hasyet to be learned by
practical experience.

I was indeed glad to note a marked
Improvement in the crop generally this
year, which is no doubtowing to greater
care being used in discarding unhealthy
stock, and the careful attention given
the trouble by an expert horticulturist
appointed by the British Government,
whose advice In bulb cultivation is being
sought and followed closely by most
growers. It would also appear that
many growers recognize the necessity of
a rotation of crops, as those in new
ground show a decided Improvement
over those planted in the same ground
year after year.

R. W. Clucas.

Of Clucas & Boddington, Co., New
York.

Chrysanthemums, G. J. Warren, Yel-
low Mme. Carnot and Mrs. Mease.

Editor Florists'' Exchange.

Among English growers there is no
doubt about tbe two Hrst named being
identical, and the latter being quite dis-
tinct. Mrs. Mease is of a lovely and soft
canaiyyellow and is preferred by many
growers to either U. J. Warren or Mme.
Carnot. Sports of this tint wea-e flxed
in 1897 by two or three growers, but no
attempt has been made to name them
other than "Mrs. Mease." With "G. .(.
Warren" a bit of trade jealousy cropped
up, and an attempt was made to give it
another name, among others " Yellow
Mme. Carnot," although both firms who
claimed to have introduced these varie-
ties obtained their stocks from the same
source. The game of bluff did not answer
and no one now catalogues by any other
name than " G. J. Warren."

W. J. GODFBET.

Exmouth, Eng.

[As grown In this country, side by side.
Yellow Madame Carnot was at least five
shades deeper In color than either ot the
other two varieties mentioned ; produc-
ing also larger and finer flowers; and as
exhibited here. Yellow Mme. Carnot was
considerably deeper in color than G. J.
Warren. Ed.]

Madison, N. J.

Election of oUicers brought out a
goodly number of the members of the
Morris County Gardeners and Florists'
Society at its meeting last Wednesday,
while the unanimous re-election ot W.
Duckhani, president; C. H. Atkins, secre-
tary, and W. Charlton, treasurer, may
be taken as evidence that all were satis-
fied with the management ot last year,
and desire a continuance of the same.
C. H. Totty was elected vice-president
in place of ,J. .Jones. The secretary sub-
mitted his report which gave 65 mem-
bers in good standing, while the treas-
urer reported after all bills paid, also ex-
penses and premiums of the show the
Society started the new year with a bal-
ance In its favor of over j.'JOO.

.John. Jones was awarded 11 points for
an exhibit of carnations. Farquhar vio-
let, also trom Mr. Jones, was superbly

shown ; in fact, all present agreed they
had never seen finer violets anywhere.
Marie Louise from the same house was
shown, and if ever comparison was odi-
ous it was so in this case, the superiority
of the Farquhar being so marked.

The matter of the annual bancjuet was
referred to a committee which at time of
writing has reported, and, we understand
all arrangements are made to hold the
banquet in Morristowu, on Monday,
January 30. P. O'Mara will act as toast-
master; and if anyone desires to accom-
pany him from New York, we can assure
them a good time. Hour for dinner is
7 P. M., so that visitors can get baclc to
New Y'ork by last train from Morris-
town. H.

Cleveland.

Trade Notes.

Business does not show the same
active condition that it has done for the
past three weeks, but still trade con-
tinues quite brisk; in the decorative line
a decline is now quite noticeable, but an
unusual amountof funeral workisturned
out each day, and this with a good tran-
sient trade in cut flowers, uses up most
of the stock available. In fact, a scarcity
is quite noticeable in some lines, viz.,
roses and carnations. Prices on roses
show a weakening since the last writing
and local growers are now selling best
blooms at f4 to $6 per hundred. All
stock Hnds quick sale. The letuil price
remains the same as last reported, viz.,
$1.50 to .|2.50 per dozen.

Carnations are in good demand and
Und ready sale at former rates— $1.50
per hundred for average stock and $2 for
extras.

Valley is coming in freely and glowers
realize $4 to $5 per hundred for best, re-
tailing at 75c. to $1.

Violets are plentiful and go at $1 for
single and $1.25 for double. The double
varieties retail at $2 per hundred, Cali-
fornia at $1.50.

Tulips are more plentiful, but still
short in stem, retailing at 75c. per dozen.

Harrlsii are offered in short quautities;
the retail prices remain at $3 per dozen;
cailas at $2.50.

Azaleas are moving well; retail store
keepers report brisk sales; prices range
from $1.50 to $4 per plant. Wholesale
growers get from 75c. to $1.50 for ordi-
nary plants. The varieties now in aie
Simon Mardner, Deutsche Perle, Vervai'ne-
ana and Madame Van der Cruyssen.

Romans and Paper Whites continue at
$3 per bundled; plenty arenow on hand,
retailing at 75c. per dozen.

Beauty roses are not in such good de-
mand as at former writings and prices
at retail are much reduced ; $6 and $8 is
the outside rate for best stock and $3 to
$4 is the price asked for short stems.

G. A. T.

Maso.v City, Ia.— Florist Keith has
rented his greenhouse to Karl Kreiger.

Middletown, Ohio. — .\mo8 Harris has
started iu the florist business here.

UocuESTER, Minn.— Mrs. J. Hyde has
sold her greenliousee to Arthur Williame.

KocKLAND, Me.— J. H. Willson has pur"
chased the floral establishment formerly
owned by Air. Cunningham, located on
Park street.

Martinsville, Ind.— K. S. Barrett has
purchased the greenhouse of H. R. Winn,
who goes to St. Louis toengage in blank
book manufacturing business.

West Moorestown, N. J. — Richard
Insall has purchased the interest of his
partnerin thefirmof Insall & Leadbetter,
and will continue the business in his own
name.

Blue Point, N. Y'.— George T. Schune-
mann has sold his violet growing estab
lishment to John Bennett, formerly of
Park Kidge, N. \'. Mr. and Mrs. Schuue-
mann will visit Europe. On his return
Mr. Schuneinnnn intends to settle at
Jamaica, L. I., where he will build 100,-
000 feet of glass for violet growing.

Marshall, Mo.— The Marshall Floral
Co. has been incorporated with an au-
thorized capital, $30,000; paid in, $15,-
000. Incorporators: C. A. Mauch, R. E.
Holloway, W. T. Sharp, T. W. Lacey,
Carl Stamm and T. H. Harvey.

FIRES.

Hyde I'auk, Mass.- A fire which, it is
thought, started iu the boiler house of
James Boeder's greenhouses, January
10, did damage to stock to the value of
$500, and a like amount to buildings.
No insurance.

Calendars Received.

From George S. Osborn, Hartford,
Conn.

Mllford, Mtt»». — ^v iiiiam w. (Jook, formerly
a florist in Hopedale, Maas., died here last
week.

Rockvllle, Md.— Fmtjli Gray, a liorticultur-
ist of this place, died al Emergencv Hospital,
Washington, Friday, January 13, from blood
poisoning caused by a gun shot wound.

MAKIE Lo tJISE, pot grown, olean and
healthy in every particular, t^.OUa 101).

0A6H WITH order.

WM J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N.J.

Mention the Florlstj' EicliaDge wlien writing.

NEW DOUBLE PETUNIA.

PINK BEAUT Y.-TMs sterling variety origina
ted wltli O.iirunner'B Sons, two years ago and Las proven
of exceptional merit as a bedder ; can also be used us a
cut flower. The color Is a pleaelng bhade of pink,
similar to Bildesmald rose, and can be hud fn bloom
the year round; ii la as free in bloom as any sslugle
petunia; folhige medium size, strong, vigorous grower,
continually tliruwing up new sboota from the base or
plant; can be used In vases or baskets and the blooms
In floral work to advantage. A mass of flowers until
killed by frost. You make no mistake In giving it a trial.

Keady March 1st, strong plants, from 2M Iu. pots.
$1.50 per doz., jy.OO per lOU.

R. WITTERSTAETTER, SedanisvUle, O

UFA THV ^Tnnif No better on the market
ntHLini OIUUK. KootedcuttlnK8,freeby mail
eiMresH prepaid. CaruAtioas, Scott, McGuwan,
Eldorado, Portia. $l.to per lOU; »7.C0 per lOtiO. Flora
Hill and Daybreak. $1.60 per lUO; |;13.50 per ICOO.
Geraniumt*. 8. A.Nutt. D. and S. Grant. Favorite.
Bruautn. Honimtt. double and 8tii>Jle. pink, white
and red, $l.iu per 100; |10.(0 per lOCO, eipresn pre-
paid, from 2J^ in. pots, 12 10 per lOO. Ivy (Jeranlums.
large, d[)uble, 2"^ in., $2.00 a 100. ColewB, red and
yellow, $5.0(1 a per ICOO. A llernnnthera , red and
yellow, $3.50 per lilO. Chrjsaa the mums, 24 var
Caanas) ail the leaders. 3end for list and prices'

RICHARD INSALL.

Lock Box B14, West Moorestown. N J., near Phila.

Verbenas, Lantanas, Heliotropes,
Geraniums and Ghrysanthemums

m variety, 2}^ Inch pots, $8.00 per 100.

LeMON-VEKBENA, HELIANTHUS MTJLTIFLORUS. EtO.
2% iQ. pots, $l'.00 per IOC.

Caladium Esoulbntum, 6 to 8 Inchea, tl.50 per 100
|5.0ti for 500.

Cakna Roots, good varieties, $2.00 per 100.

Otaheite Orange, good bushy plants, 4 Inch pots.
$:'0.0U per ItO.

R. VINCEUT JR. a SON, Whit8 Ur%\\, Md.

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Lose No Time!

Order at once, If you want to secure any of my 4 Inch
C'lXERAKIAS. Only a limited number left, at
the rate of $6.00 per 100 with pots, and $5.00 without
potfi. AlBoaboutlooO.Si^ Inch pots, of the same variety,
nice strong plants, just right for Easter blooming,
at the rate of J-' 50 per 100.

I am a specialist In growing the TRIIE I>IOON
VINE, Iponuca Noctlflora (Smith's Hybrid), the
largest ana best, pure white moonvlne In the world.
I sell them cheaper than you can buy seed for. Strong
seedlings, only $:i.(jO per 100, by mail, poetnald ; 2}^ Inch
pots, by express, nice plants for stock, $5.00 per 100.
Cash with tlie order, please.

C YCIjAMENS, large, buBhy plants, 3 Inch pots,
only $P.OO per 100.

GODFRHY ASCHMANX,

Wholesale grower of Imported and Pot Planta,
1012 Ontario St., Rising Sun, PHILA., PA.

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Violets iy Sneciallji.

Am Now Ready to Supply for Spring
Planting Any Quantity Desired of

MARIE LOUISE, FARQUHAR, LADY
CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA, PRINCESS
DE GALLED and the New Oni
LA FRANCE

PRfiEDOni, the White Carnation, foi-
Winter and Summer blooming:.

Price on Application

SEA CLIFF NURSERY, FD. BOULON, Prop.,

SEA CLIFF, L. I., N. Y.

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54

Thb Florists* Exchange.

Ileadv to slilp dow, {Tuaranii'e no dist^aac, and well-
rooted. "Flora Hill. $2.00 per vn); J18.0I) per IWW.
Victor. $l.r.o per UKJ; $12.00 per IWO. William Scott.
Jl.aiper lOti; IS (to per 1000. Lizzie McGowan, 75 cts.
per lUO; $5.00 perlOUO.
CiDerarias, 3?^ in. pots, $2.50 per 100.
Heliotrope, 2'^^ lu, pots, $i.oo per 100; ^ per 1000.
CASH WITH ORDER.

PARK NURSERY, Pottsville, Pa.

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CARNATIONS

Healthy Rooted Cuttings Ready Now.

WHITE CLOITD, EVELINA,

GOLD NUUGET, MRS. JAMES DEAN,

PAINTED LADf, NEW YORK.

BON TON, EMPRESS, PSYCHE

(5.00 per 100 ; $40.00 per 1000.

FLORA HILL, VICTOR,

MAJOR PLNGEEE. TRIUMPH,

ALIIA SCPERBA.
»3.00 per lOO: $25.00 per 1000.

DAYBREAK, WM. SCOTT,

HECTOR, JUBILEE, MINNIE COOK,

$2.00 per 100 1 $15.00 per 1000.

ARMAZINDY' $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1000.

The greatest scarlet of tneni all Is Hector.

PENNROGK CO., !£^ Wilmington, Del.

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MAUD ADAMS

(NIQUET.)

Deep clear cerise of a very pleasing shade
under any lig-ht ; most attractive color of its
class; a large, bold, handsome llower. with
extra strong stem, 18 to 24 inches high; with
good calyx and exceedingly free flowering.

The flowers sold in New York market last
season and the present <^)ne at $8.00 per ICO. It
was one of the sensations in cut flowers the
whole nelson. Certificated New York Florists'
Club, 1898. Keady March Ist.

PRICES:— S-i. 00 ptT doz. (Six at same rate.)
$10.00 per 100 (5" at same rate). $75.00 per
1000 (25Uiit saute rate). For sale l>y

FRANK NIQUET, Patchogue, N.Y.

— OR —

JOHN N. MAY, E. G. HILL A CO..
Suniinit, N. J. Richmond, Ind.

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NEW SEEDLING

CARNATIONS

FOR 1899

IMARV A. BAKER. A large, full white aower
of splendid forni, nicely fringed and very fragrant,
strong calyx, never bursts and long etifl stem sup-
porting flower; habit same as McGowan but more
vigorous, blooming earlier and more abundantly;
Is a good summer bloomer and altogether a money
making variety.

ANNA C. EASTBURN. A very double, snow-
white, nicely fringed, high buUt flower, with strong
calyx; very fragrant, habit erect and one of the
most vigorous growers, with long, stiff stem, a
steady bloomer and excellent keeper; $1.50 per doz.;
$8.00 per 100; $70.00 per 1000. 250 at IftiO rate. Keady
March 1st. 1 also have the following varieties:
Portia; Scott; McGowan; Tidal Wave; Cartletipe;
Rose Queen; Eldorado; $1.50 per UO; $12..'K^ per UHK).
Buttercup, $2.S0 per 100; $20.10 per 1000; Empress
and Bon Ton, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per lUUO.

CUII *Y '° "ft"^' $5.00 per 1000; 2"^ Inch pots, $15.00
dmiLHA per 1000. Cash wltti order.

LOUIS B.EASTBURN,KennettSq. Pa.

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NEW CARNATION

dOY. mm

SEEDLING OF VAN LEEOWEN
ON DAYBREAK.

50,000 ciRHiiioii cuTTmss Booteil daiiiatloi tDtllDgs

Readyto ship now, guaranl.'e no diswiae, and well- "WWIWW whaa^ulawu vui.i'u«jw

Strong, healthy grower, free from disease ot
all kinds, continuous free bloomer with flowers
very erect on a stiff stem, 18 to 30 in., flowers
similar in color to Datbheak, but much
t)righter, edge beautilully fimbriated, good
shape and with full center, and does not burst,
commands the highest prices in New York lor
novelties. Having been grown hy ue for the
past 4 years we can with confidence recom-
mend it to the florists of America as one of
the best if not the best light pmk carnation
ever sent out. Orders are now being booked
for rooted cuttings to be delivered Februnrv
1st, 1899 Price. #75 00 per 1000, 5i»0atllKI0
rates, SIO.OO per 100, SiS.OO per doz. All
orders fliled strictly in rotation.

Cash with order from unknown correspon-
dents. A personal Inspection invited.

JOSEPH TOWELL, Paterson, N. J.

HALEDON AVE. NURSERY.
Mention the Florlsta' Exclianse when writing.

A No. 1, from sand, of
LIZZIE IkdcCB-OW-A-DSr,

for sale for cash at $7.00 per lOCO.

B. F. MUSCHERT, Penn Valley, Pa.

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CARNATIONS

New Seedlings.

If you have not received one of our Price Lists of
ROOTED CUTTINGS,

for one before ordering.

Ijndy Cainphel

Calil'orD

Standard Varieties.

)ne of our Price Lists
It will pay you to send

Swanley A^'liite and

Violets

W. R. SHELM>RE,b';.^i<> fvondaie, Pa.

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FRANCES JOOST

Orders taken for rooted cuttings of this most profitable ami handsome
pink CARNATION. I have splendid stock of over 7000 plants. Write
for prices on large quantities

C. BESOLD,

Mineola, L. I., N. Y.

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^C090000C000^0^009C009^000009^^900^00^9^9^09C^OQ^^9^

IJft

err s

Carnations, ....

YOU RUN
NO RISK.^

All Carnation Ctitlings are sent out with the privilege of
returning them at my expense if they are not found satis-
factory on receipt and your money returned you in full. I
have from one to five thousand stock plants of each of the
leading varieties and offer cuttings at very reasonable prices.

NOVELTIES !

§ NINE GOOD JXUVKLIIKSI ♦ ♦

o ♦ TWENTY=F1VE STANDARD SORTS! \

i you? o°rdeV/.' '1'*?"/'"!"'^ ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. \

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ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS

Evelina

Jotin Youngf .
"Wliite Cloud .
Nev*' VorU ...
Prances Joost
Painted L,ady .

Argyle

Mrs. Jas. Dean

Empress

Mrs. Bradt . . . .
Flora Hill ...

Per 100 PerUlOO
. $5.00 $40.(j0

5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
2.50

40.00
40.00
40.00
40.00
40.00
40.00
40.00
40.00
40.00
20.00

Triumph . . .
Daybreak . . .
McBuiney . .

■Victor

Armazindy .
Gold Nug:g:et
Bon Xon ...
Meteor ....
jubilee ....
Eldorado . . .

Per

. $2.
. 2.
. 2.

100 Per 10(10
50 $20.00
20.00

50
50
,50
50
00
00
00
00
00

20.00
20.00
20.00
50.00
35.00
15.00
15.00
15.00

Grafted Tea Roses,

5.00 per 100.
25.00 per 1000.

H. F. UTTLEFIELD, WORCESTER, MASS.

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REINBERQ BROS. I

ROSES and CARNATIONS

Rooted Cuttings
for 1899.

ROSES.

Per 100 Per 1(«XI

Meteor $1.50 $12.50

Bridesmaid .... 1.50 12.!)0

Bride 1.50 12..''.0

Perle . .
Kaiserin

Per 100 Per 1000

$1.50 $12.50

2.00 17.50

CARNATIONS.

Per:i00 Per 1000 Per 100 Per 1000

.$1.00 $7.50 Flora Hill . . . .$1.50 $12.50

. 1.00 7.50 Jubilee 1.50 12.50

. 1.00 7.50 Mayor Pingree . . 1..50 12.50

. 1.00 7.50 Triumph 2.00 17.50

. 1.00 7.50 Nivea 1.50 12.50

. 4.00 35.00 Daybreal< .... 1.50 12.50

. 4.00 35.00 Armazindy .... 1..50 12 .50

. 4.00 3.5.00 Mrs. McBurney . 1.50 12.50

. 4.00 35.00 Alaslca 1.50 12.50

Our stock tliis year is unsurpassed, ns we are heavy growers for our own trade
(000,000 feet of glass) and can sell in any iiuantity, andguaranteesatisfaction.

ADDRESS

RElNBERfl BROS. 51 walSh^KJrciiicAGo, ill,

Wm. Scott .
Nancy Hanks
McGowan
Tidal Wave .
Koliinoor . .
Argyle . . .
Painted Lady
White Cloud
Evelina . . .

St/

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M/
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S»/
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MRS. FISHER CARNATIONS

strong plants, 3 inch pots, $3 per 100,3}^ incb

pots, $2 per 100
S1MIL,AX Pl,A?(TS, one year, ( in. pots,

$t per luO.
CVX SRIILAX, fine strings, $18 per 100.
Cash witli order.

WM.KEIR, - PIKESVILLE, MD.

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WM. MURPHY,

Wholesale Carnation Crowor.

Weitk Fob List of Rooted CnTTiKos.

One of my FlIMIGATORS and a few Tobacco
IV down Green Fly. SIMPLE,
DCRABLE and CHEAP. Price, I1.50.

f my ]
vilf I

Station F., CINCINNATI, OHIO.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

CARNATIONS

WuiTE Cloud, Firb Fly, Evelina, Gold Nugget,
^'i.(lO per 100: f40.(«) per 1000. Mrs. Bradt. ja.OO per 100 ;
?25.yii per 1000 Freedom, 12 OU per 100 ; $15.00 per luOO;
JiiULEE, b'LORA HiLL, *1.75 per 100; $15,00 per 1000;
Wm. broTT, Emily Pierson, Hilver Spray, $1.00 per
100; $7.50 per lOOti MoRELLO. Daybreak. $1.25 per lOO;
$10.00 per 1000. Our cuttlagsare Al. We guarantee satis-
faction, or money refunded. Correspondence solicited.

The Stover Floral Co., Grandville, Mich.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

Rooted Cuttings o[ Carnations

VIOLET RUNNERS.

Rooted CuttlngB of Carnations, new and atandard var-
ieties, ready December 15th; also fine young runners of
Lady Campbell violets. Theae at any time.

JOS. RENARD,'^'-<!r'

Mention the Florlsta'

Unlonville, Pa.

Elxohange when writing.

OUR SPECIALTY=:'!tAR?BVm?r:':
CARNATIONS.

Special prices to those who iaeue lists or buy
to BCll again. Let us know what you are likely
to need, and get prices.

GEO. HANCOCK Sl SON,

Grand Haven, Mich.

Mention the Floriata* Exchange when writing.

Rooted Cuttings of New and
Standard

CARNATIONS.

SEND FOR PKICE LIST

WM. SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Penn.

Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing.

CARNATIONS

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

ELIiORADO, MOO per lOlO. SCOTT, t7 00 per 10(0.
DAYItKEAK, $1.00 per 100 Now ready.

M< GOWAN, PORTIA, FLORA HILL, In season.
DOUBLE I'EAUL, TUBEROSE BULBS, Brst-
class, at »6.00 per 1000.

CHAS. BLACK, HIghtstown, N. J.

Mention the FlorlatM' ExcbanKe whan wrltlnc

ROOTED CUTTINGS OF

CARNATIONS ■:

Hooted cooi and tflken from
plants that were not forced.

All Leading Novelties

and Standard Varieties.

Send in a list of your wafits and ^et *

lowest quotationa for tlrst-ciass stuff, *

PRICE LIST NOW READY. h

GRALLERT & CO., Colma, Cal. \

SAN MATEO CO. ■

Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing.

The Only One.

Encln^ed find money order for adverfisf-

ment and Bubscription. We advertised in four

papers and rhe Klouists' ExCBA^OB is the

only one from which we received any orders.

CHAS. B, HORNER & SON.

Mt. Holly, N. J.. Jan. 14, '99.

January 21, 1899.

Thb Rlorisxs* Exchange.

55

CBBHHTIOIIS.

Lifting: the Cuttingfs.

lu taking tlie luoleil euttiiigH out of
the Baud ifire sljould be exercised or the
roots will be brolien of!. A knife ruu
aloug the row will Ioobcu the Hand, then
with one hand run the knife pretty well
uuder the cuttings and with the other
hand graHping them, give them a gentle
lift and they will cume out without in-
jury. Sort them at once, placing those
well rooted upright in n flat and throw-
iDg away any that are not rooled. The
Hat should have a la.verof wet sand over
the bottom, and if not handled at once
wet the roots well and set to one side.

Cuttings that have not rooted in four
weeks are not worth saving, even if they
look good and are still unvvilted. While
a small percentage of such may possi'tly
root if replaced in sand, lliey will hardly
even make good plants. If there are any
decayed or diseased leaves they should
be taken off: but if my directions have
been followed the cuttings should come
out clean and well rooted, provided the
pips in the Hrst place have been gnod
aud taken from plants healthy and well
established. Theie is, of course, much
diffei'ence in varieties. Some will rest
very easily aud turn off 90 to 100 per
cent.; while one is lucky if he succeeds in
rooting 50 per cent, of others.

It is a good plan to sejiarate the light
rooted from the heavy rooted and keep
them by themselves. The light rooted
will come cjn all right; but will requite
morecaie for a time in watering atid
shading. If mixed up with the heavy
rooted many of them would be lost.

If it is not convenient to pot or tray
theyounu plants at once they may be
temporarily heeled in. For this purpose
the dirt should be sifted through a coarse
sieve atid only aliout tliree inches placed
on the bench. Place them in rows '2 to
;i'/a inches apart and about »ne or two
to the inch in the row. If kept cool and
not too wet they can be thus kept from
three to four weeks and will improve in
that time; but they shoulil not be
allowed to stay longer or they will be-
come drawn and i>rol)ably injured.

It Is much better to put (lie rooted cut-
tings directly into flats or pots, or, in-
stead of heeling in tlie dirt as above de-
scribed, the.v may be pricked directly
into the bench the same distance apart
that they would occup.v in the flats. In
this case it is best to have the dirt shal-
low that wateiing may not beoverdone.

Potting is decidedly the best i»lan to
dispose of the youtig stock ; but pricking
out into fiats is nearly as good and if
they are held for sale tnuch more conven-

jury to the roots. Give them room ac-
cording to theirsize and don't crowd too
much if you want good, strong, healthy
plants. About li/> inches each way is a
good average.

The young plants, after being potted,
trayed or planted in bench, must be
watered moderately and shaded from
the sun for a few days. Keep them in a

OU8 Challenge ventilators, two feet deep,
one on each side of the ridge.

The general appearance of the houses
from the outside Is good, on the inside
superbly so, with abundance of light, the
glass between each house creating little
obstruction of vision. Each house is easily
controlled being suited to the require-
ments and handling of special varieties.

disease and la not a cropper. Bon Ton
does best grown Inside and brings one
cent more than .Jubilee right along. Ju-
bilee showed here no indications of Im-
perfect flowers; but the poor stock
obtained is resjionslble for some trouble.
Daybreak is not a favorite; it is a cheap
flower no matter how grown. No. 11,
a seedling of the Armazindy tyi>e, but far

view or Range of Greenliouses of Chicago Carnation Con-ipany, at Joliet,

rather cool place— say i.T to .TO degrees
at night, and in a sunny situation where
they can receive plenty of air when occa-
sion requires. W. R. Shelmike.

A Modern Carnation Establisliment.

Although barely four months have
elapsed since the completion of the green-
house plant of the Chicago Carnation
Co., at Joliet, III., this arm is taking a
front rank as growei-s of high grade car-
nationsinthe West. Their rangeconsists
of eight houses, each 2i!.\200 feet, all
even-span, in blocks of four connected
together, running east and west with
ani|)k' boiler space below, men's sleeping
room, packing and work room aud an
immense cooler room, 12 feet deep.
lOverything about the place is modern In
construction and appointment. The
range is heated with hot water from a
battery of three large Kroschell boilers,
two of whidi are ample for the demantfs
of the coldest weather. Broad tunnels
lead from the boilers for flow and return
pipes, the condition of tlie soil being such
that any depth for boiler or cooler space
can be obtained, with no fear of water.

House of Carnation Mrs Geo. M. Bradt, grown by Cliicago Carnation Con^ipany.

lent. They also take up much less room
in the traysthan when potted. See that
the trays are welldrained at the bottom,
and it is best to use sifted dirt as thecut-
tlngs can then be pricked out quicker and
also taken out at any time with less in-

ludiana block soft coal is used, though
the Illinois coal can be olitained very
near to Joliet. Although joined together
each house Is separated at the dividing
walls below the gutters with 24-inch
glass. There are two rows of continu-

In making preparations the following
varieties aud quantities were selected
and planted out in the open ground last
Summer: Jubilee and Hay break, S,000
each; Mrs. Hiadt, Flora Hill and Gold
Nugget, 4,800 each; Victor, 3,500; Ar-
gyle.Evelina and Mrs. James Dean, 2,000
each ; Etnpress and Mrs. Frances Joost,
1,000 each. Besides these quite a large
number of seedlings was grown, includ-
ing a stock purchased from F. W.
Tim me aud a few otiiers, for trial.

Except a little trouble experienced
from grasshoppers, the stock did well
during the .Summer. As the bouses were
not fully completed until September 20,
the final housing was late, especially
viewed from Mr. Hartshorne's stand-
point, he being a firm believer in house
grown stock, as a general rule.

This reminds me that James Harts
home furnishes the grey matter in the
growing department, at this establish-
ment. At preseut he has four assistants,
but he says it will be necessary to in-
crease the number to five, which appears
feasible with everything bandied in the
splendid manner noted here. The gen-
eral superintendent and sole manager of
the business end is J. A. Thompson ; and
when theseason's crops are harvested, so
admirable is the system of bookkeeping
in vogue here that every variety grown
will have charged.up against It daily, the
total cut and the prices obtained there-
for; the figures being afterward trans-
ferred to a special ledger, so that a few
minutes suffice to show the standing of
any variety and the desirability of grow-
ing it further.

To give an idea of the youth of the
comi)any, I have before me a photo-
graphed bank check of the amount re-
ceived for its first sales, which reads:
"Chicago, September 12,1898. Pay to
the order of the Chicago (Jarnation Co.
•11.14 (Signed) J. K. Deamud."

As to the present condition of the
crops, benches of Mrs. Bradt, iiart of the
stock of Jubilee, Gold Nugget, Argyie,
Mrs. JamesUeau, Victor, Seedling .No. 11,
Joost and Evelina, in the way of flowers
and buils, were a sight. The i>lants are
all in the most robust health. Plenty
of room between each iilant is [irovided,
the Ktiikiiig being carefully attended to,
the Model I]xtensiou Supiiort being used.

Mr. Hartshorne's comments on the be-
havior of tile different varieties maybe
summarized as follows: Flora Hill was
badly off crop, although a heav.y one had
been obtained. Mrs. Frances Joost is a
great favorite, away ahead of Scott,
which crops badly, this variety does not—
and is better in every way. Gold Nugget
is the best of the yellows, being remarka-
bly fine here. New York will be heavily
grown here. Victor is also behaving
very satisfactorily; from October 2 to
December 26, 14,875 flowers were mar-
keted from 3,500 plants, selling in Octo-
ber at iyoC.,and in December at 5c. each.
The house of Mrs. Bradt was a sight.
Mr. Hartshorne says this variety gives
more flowers to the square foot than
any other high grade carnation grown.
John Young will be the white for next
year; the stem is good, the plant has no

better, beats all the striped varieties, ex-
ceptiugMrs. Bradt. Evelina showed a for-
est of flowers. Mr. Hartshorne says it
takes too long to pick the flowers of this
variety; he can gather 1,000 in a morn-
ing off 2,000 ]>lants. -\s regards Arma-
zindy there is no carnation like it In the
way of stem, exceiiting Mrs. Lawson;
they have a jiink sport of the variety
which has been fertilized and will be pre-
served. Mrs. James Dean is considered
the best of its color ever put on the mar-
ket; but it requires peculiar handing in
the picking to get the flowers just right ;
three-foot steins can easily be obtained.
'I'he firm never sells this variety except
on order.

Among others is a lot of fine seedlings,
some splendid whites and reds, the best
thing being a Delia Fox pink. One seed-
ling variety, a Hue deep idnk, standing
on the bench, had 14 open flowers and
15 buds visible.

All cuttings [iroiiagated here are taken
from the fiowering shoots after the
flowers are cut. The strength of the
plants and the number of flowers pro-
duced would tend to show that these
cuttings are of the flnest quality.

Edgak Sanders.

American Carnation Society.

Arrangements have been made for the
accommodation of members and their
friends at the Lafayette Hotel for $1 and
$1.50 per day on the European plan.

The Eafayette is convenient to the
meeting place and hall, and it is desired
by the managers that they know how
many to expect one week in advance of
the meeting at latest. Members or
others desiring to stop at this hotel
should notify me not later than February
7; or they can, if they so desire, write to
the hotel direct aud secure the rates given
by stating that they will attend the
meeting of the .Society.

Communications regarding space in
the Exhibition Hall should be addressed
to George C. Watson, Juniper and Wal-
nut streets, Philadelphia, Pa.

Entries should be made with me as
soon as possible to avoid confusion on
the oi>ening day of the Exhibition, and
possible errors resulting therefrom.

The meeting promises to be a big one;
the show a bigger one, and every live
carnation grower should arrange his
affairs now, so that he can attend.

Albert M. Heeh, Sec'y.

Lancaster, Pa.

Announcement To Tlie Trade.

Iteplying to the many inquiries regard-
ing the newpaper reports of the past few
days, I would simply state they are
entirely misleading and in some cases
absolutely false.

There has been no change in my orig-
inal plans to introduce the stock of the
Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson carnation to the
trade during the Spring of 1900, and
such is my present Intention.

Peter Fisher.

Ellis, Mass., January 17.

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New subscriptions will commence with the
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The date on address label shows when the sub-
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ADVERTISEMENTS:

Copy must reach this otlice not later than
Thursday in order to secure insertion in issue
of the following Saturday.

Bate, Sl.uo per inch. Special positions
extia. Discounts on contracts of one month
or longer.

Orders from unknown parties must be accom-
panied by cash or satisfactory references.

Contents.

Books Ueckived 57

Bribps for Buby Florists . . . . 5U

Business Ohtlook, Tbb .... 58
Carnations:

A Modern Establishment (Illus.) . . 55
American Carnatiou Society . . .55

Catalogues Received 49

Changes in Business 53

Chicago Horticultural Society . . &2

Correspondence ...... 5^

Disease in Vegetable Lib'E . . .66
Echoes FROM THE Alleys . . . .61

Fires 53

Florist, The. As A Business Man . . 56
Foreigner's Compassion, A . . .56

1j.slia Digbyana (UIus.) .... 51

Nursery Department 52

Orchids 51

Plants and Flowers 67

Question Box 51

EED Trade Keport 47

Society OF American Florists . . . 57

Report of Legislative Committee . . 46
Trade Notes:

Cleveland, Madison, N. J. . . .53

Providence 58

BuIlHlu, Chicago Hittaburg, St. Paul . 69
Boston, New York, Philadelphia St.

Louis 60

Brooklyn Detroit 62

Cincllmatj, Davenport, la., Indian-
apolis, Lenox, New Bedford, Mass. . 66
Trade Paper, Pecuniary Advantaoes-
OF 67

Advertiser's Notice.

la our ndvertlMeiueut ou title page of
last issue the price of Single Tubeious
Rooted Begonias Bliould have been $3.00
per 100, uot .fo.OO.

F. R. PIERSO.N CO.

Tarrytown, N.Y.

Tbe Schedule of t'reiuiums oflered by
the WorceBter County (Mass.) tlortieul-
tural Society for the year 1899 has been
issued. Adiu A. Hixou, Worcester, Mass.,
Is aecretary.

The real estate, greenhouses and well
establinhed florist busiueBS o( W. R.
Sheluiire, Avoiidale, l^a., are for sale.
Mr. .Shelmire hHB not determined upon a
future occupation.

We have received from the American
Jadoo Company, l'LiladeljjJ)*a, Pa., a
pamphlet ou the Bubject oi "Tobacco,
Vegetables and Fruit in Jadoo," con-
taining teBtlmonials from growers who
have MUCcesBfully used this material, to-
gether with the methods they employed.

The directors ot the Hampden County
(Mass.) Horticultural Society have de-
cided to hold a rose show on June^O
and 21 and a sweet pea show on July 18
and 19. The Fall exhibition of flowers
fruits and vegetables will be held Sep-
tember 19 and 20.

The spell ot the generally supposed un-
lucky 13 has Bprcad Itself with a ven-
geance over the American .Seed Trade
Association and its delitierations this
year. I'hlrteen members were present at
the Executive Committee meeting ol the
Association Tuesday last, and its annual
couveution begins Tuesday, June 13
next.

The Florist as a Business Man.

In the communication of one fiim on
the business outlook, appearing in last
week's issue, occurs the following signifi-
cant suggestion : " The florist's business
could be benefited generally by making a
higher business standard, as I know of
no business in which tliere are so many
' dead beats,' or where the trade gener-
ally has such poor business methods."

This is a sweeping assertion, and one
the truth of which and the grounds upon
which it is based, as well as a remedy for
alleged existing conditions, it would, we
think, be well for the most of us to in-
quire into.

There can be no question ol the need
for a higher business standard in the
Horists' trade; nor can It, in our opinion,
be denied that the abnormal number of
" dead beats," is the natural sequence of
the unbusiueas-like methods that to a
greater or less extent prevail. Much of
the cause lor this latter condition can,
we think, be attributed to the compara-
tive youtlifulnesB ol the industry, and in-
experience along business lines of a large
majority ol those engaged in it. Very
many carrying on the business of a florist
today, have entered it fiom the ranks of
the workman, from positions where
their commercial training was undevel-
oped, and where their capabilliles as
business men were not exercised to the
extent of befitting them for the self-reli-
ant status that they subsequently
assumed in the business world.

All things take time to reach their full-
est maturity, and whatever the present
unsatisfactory condition, generally, It
must be admitted by all liberal-minded
observers that in the particular under
consideration the trade is Improving,
though probably not as rapidly as is
wished. And that there Is the caliber in
our ranks to bring the business up to a
position ill the commercial world, equal
to that of the best, we have no hesita-
tion in saying. How to do this is mat-
ter lor earnest thought and considera-
tion.

Along other lines we generally look to
age to set ub the example, and youth is
more or less guided by the actions and
suggestions ol those of more mature
years and experience. Unfortunately, in
this instance, this to a great extent is an
imposBibility, for there are too many
cases extant where no effort has been
made by those long in the harness to
keep up with modern commercial require-
ments, and where persistent antiquated
and unsatisfactory business practices
are proving ;an uni|ualiUed deterrent to
a fulfillment of the demand made by ad-
vancement.

It seems to us that our various socie-
ties and clubs could assist materially by
giving instruction along this one fine.
They have devoted much valuable time,
very beneficially ttio, to providing useful
hints in the matter ol production of
stock. Now let them give some consid-
eration to the selling end, and its con-
comitants.

We do not asseverate that it will ever
be possible to make every one engaged
in the florist trade an exemplary tiusi-
ness man. There will always remain in
this, as in every industiy.'the narrow-
minded, soulless individual, who imag-
ines that every man's hand is against
him, and that his best policy is to pursue
the methods ot Hal ol the Wynd, In his
own restricted and selfish way. We
shall ever have, also, the ultra-optimistic
personage, whom, and, unfortunately,
others with him, the Illusive mirage of
great and impossible fancied materiali-
zatinns will drag into the quagmire of
business destruction.

But we shall also have the level-
headed man who looks ahead, plans and
studies carefully, using every aid open to
him— advertising his wares judiciously,
buying carefully, selling for as large "a
profit as he can, using economy and con-
servatism in all his dealings, etc. These
are the men. whose now embryonic
business instincts it is desirable to de-
velop to their fullest extent.

Education in this direction, more har-
mony and co-operation among all
branches of the trade, a cessation of the
HoristB' largeness of heart being allowed
to override his common sense, in trade
transactiiins, will all tend to relieve the
florist's trade ot the stigma of unbusi-
ness-like practices with which It is being
constantly reproached, and place those
In need of enllirhtenment in a better |iosi-
tion to discriminate between the sharper
and the honest merchant, as well as
materially inuring to the betterment of
the trade generally.

Disease in Vegfetable Life.

Professor William T. Sedgwick, of the
Massachusetts Institute ol Technology
lectured before the Massachusetts Horti-
cultural Society, Saturday, January 14,
1899, on '■ Ancient and Modem Theories
of Diesase, with Special Eelereuce to Dis-
eases of Plants Caused by Parasitic
Fungi." He said in part:

" The chief practical importance of a
clear understanding of the terms health
and disease in botany is that we may the
more readily compreiiend the linos along
which ijreventiou of disease and the pro-
motion ol health must work. Obviously
there are two diiections, and only two.
Firnt, in the improvement ol the mechan-
ism, and second, in the control and ame-
lioration of theenviroument. The former
is a problem lor plant physiologists for
plant diseases, precisely as it is one for
animal physiologists loranimal diseases.
The latter bears the same lelation to
plant life that sanitary science does to
animal llle, and there is reason to believe
that the next few years will witness im-
mense progress in the field of preventive
medicine, or vegetable sanitation for
plant diseases. Sanitary science lor
plant life must loUow essentially the
same lines as lor animal liie. The pre-
vention ol the environmental diseases of
plants will consist in the one ca^e, as in
the other, largely in the control of para-
sites and the study of proper atmos-
pheric or other environmental condi-
tions, such as food and drink. It must
consist in the promotion ol cleanness, in
the provision of a water supi)ly tree from
Intectious material, in the use of clean
and wholesomeutensils, in theabatement
of dust and the avoidance ol infection
from all sources.

"Side by side with thiscontrol or ame-
lioration fif the environment, will go
eventually an important seiies ol studies
in the improvementof theorganism itself
considered as a physical mechanism.
Unlike the history of the betterment of
animal life, ijrogress has been thus far in
the improvement of jilant life greater,
perhaps, on the constitutional side. The
destruction ol the weak and sickly being
tolerated among plants, more even than
among domestic animals, while it is ab-
solutely out ot thequestiim in the human
species. The greatest immediate im-
provement therefore in the control ot the
activities ot parasitic tungi is likely to be
along those lines svhere the greatest [iro-
gress has already been made in animal
sanitation, namely. In the control and
improvement ot the environment and in
the establishment of a veritable hygiene
or sanitary sciencetor jilant life. Whether
this will go so far as to lead to the re-
entorcement ol the organism by tlie anti-
toxins which shall neutralize the poison-
ous effects of the toxins produced by
parasitic fungi or other enemies ot plant
life, remains to be seen, butisby no means
impossible."

A Foreigner's Compassion.

The style adopted by the American
florist trade pajiers in reporting the
chrysanthemum shows held on this side
ot the Atlantic, has moved the Editor of
" Moller's Deatsche Giirtner-Zeitung" to
pity tor their readers, and he gives vent
to his feelings in the subjoined effusion,
taken from the Issue ot his paper dated
December 24, 3 898:

" In looking over the North American
florist papers that appear during the
months of October and N vember, one is
easily led to the belief that during that
period the interest of all the North
American gardeners is concentrated en-
tirely on the chrysanthemum, at the
most only little attention being given to
carnations, roses and violets. Chrysan-
themum exhibitions and chrysanthe-
mum discussif>ns are everywhere. The
American reports of these chrysanthe-
mum exhibitions a re not directly interest-
ing, being composed in the dryest rejiort-
Ing style and restricted almost entirely
to the names ot the exhibitors and infor-
mation as to what they exhibit. We pity
the readers who must satisfy themselves
with such superficial contents and who
find that llie essential parts of their jonr-
nalH are nflvertisements. thus giving the
impression ot illustrated advertising
sheets. Journals that value good read-
ing matter most and advertisements
less, as for example the excellent weekly
paper ' Garden and Forest' cannot exist
on the other side, and that was the

reason this exceedingly good trade
journal went under.

" In order to give the readers ot our
paper an idea ol an American chrysan-
themum exhibition, we reproduce a
group that was exhibited in Boston, and
which we take Irom the .\merlcan jour-
nal, the i'LORisTs' Exchangk, tor the
purpose of Bhosving the reader not only
the accomijlisnment in the cultivation ol
exhibition plants, but at the same time
the careless manner ol exhibiting."

[See page 1096 Vol. X Flokihts' Ex-
change.]

It appears to us that the florists' trade
papers in America adopt the methods
best calculated to keep them irom "go-
ing under," as did " the exceedingly good
trade paper 'Garden and Forest,'"
which by the way, was not here ciassifled ■
as a trade paper as we understand It.
They avoid unnecessary word painting
and luriiish ouly|what isrequired to keep
their readers posted on the excellence or
otiierwise of the subjects exhibited, and
in this they do not differ materially from
the most of our other European contem-
poiaries. Perhaps our esteemed, but
distant, contemporary's characteriza-
tion of our methods is the result of his
ignorance ol the requirements demanded
of us, and In that case we forgive him.
We. however, submit his criticism of
" the careless manner ol exhibiting" to
our respected Boston friends, hoping
they may profit thereby, and produce
something more to the liking, and in
greater accord with the German gentle-
man's views of arrangement, which
might be worth while obtaining by way
of suggestingimprovementanother year.

We publish in this issue a refutation by
Peter Fisher, ol Ellis, Mass., of the biain
fabrications ot some dally uewsiiaper re-
porters with respect to the alleged fabu-
lous sum received by him for Mrs. Thos.
W. Lawson carnation. Whatever the in-
tention ot those responsible for the origin
ot these false reports, there can be no
question as to the hurt that will ulti-
mately result to the trade therelrom.
Already editorials are appearing in the
daily papers regarding the immense for-
tunes that lie hidden in the florist's busi-
ness. There are yet some misguided in-
dividuals lelt with capital to invest, and
the gross exaggerations ol profits in car-
nation glowing now being discussed are
likely to create an influx ol the capitalist
carnationist. the person ot all others
whom the ordinary florist will detest as
a competitor.

The Fifteenth Annual Report of the
Agricultural Experiment Station of the
University ot Wisconsin (Madison, Wis.),
a copy of which has been received by us,
contains several articles ol interest to
the florist, among them, "a laboratory
study ot the effectiveness ot soil mulches,"
and " cold versus warm water for plants."
As regards the latter the Re|iort states:
" It is concluded from the results of the
greenhouse work that toi" vegetables and
flowering plants commonly grown under
glass, well or spring water may be freely
used at any time ot the year, without
warming."

"The Gardens, Fields and Woods of
.Japan," is the title ol John K. M. L.
Faiqiihar's new illustrated lecture, which
has given and is giving abundant pleas-
ure to those fortunate enough to hear It.
The Entertainment Committee of the
New York Horists' Club would not, we
think, be doing anything amiss by invit-
ing Mr. Farqniiar to appear before the
Club. The recollection of his last appeai-
ance is that ot a pleasant evening profit-
ably and entertainingly spent.

Queen Victoria has bestowed the honor
of Knighthood ution William Turner
Thiselton Dyi T, Esq., Director ol the
Royal Gardens at Kew', who has just
been made an ordinary member of the
second class, or Kniglit Commander ol
the Most Distinguished Order of St.
Michael and St. George.

The Gardeners' Chronicle says the
honor conferred is timely and appropri-
ate, as it coincides with the completion
ot the great Temperate housj in the
Royal Gardens.

Mr. J.G. Baker has retired from the
post of Curator of the Herbarium at
Kew. in accordance with the regulations
relating to age laid down by the Civil
Service Commissioners. It is believed
that Mr. Hemsley will take up Mr.
Baker's duties.

January 21, 1899.

XHe F=I_ORISTS'

■XCHWNCE5.

57

BOOKS RECEIVED.

The Evolution of oub Native
Fkuits; fully illustrated; by Protessur
L. H. Bailey. Publiwhers, The Macmillan
Company, 66 Fifth aveuue, New York.
Price, $2. This in a volume of 461 pp.,
and Is intended as a companion for that
other most interesting work by tht* same
author, "The .Survival of the Unlike."
The scope of the book can best be learned
from a glance at the contents which em-
brace chapters on The Rise of the Ameri-
can Grape, The Strange History of the
Mulberries, The Evolution of American
Plums and Cherries, The Native Apples,
The Origin of American Easpberry Grow-
ing, The Evolution ot Blackberry and
Dewberry Culture, Various Types of
Berry-like I'ruits, Various Types of Tree
Fruits and General Remarks on the Im-
provement of Our Native Fruits. The
entire volume displays much painstak-
ing research on the part of the author,
his wonderful power of compilation, and
his ability to present the most essential
points connected with the subjects treated
upon, not the least interesting of which
are the records of those early pioneers
who " have rendered a service to the
national welfare in Helds which are little
appreciated."

Our needs, as seen by the author, are
briefly outlined in the chapter entitled
"What Piobably .Should be Done." In
the liist place we need, he says, more va-
rieties of every native fruit now culti-
vated— of grapes, raspberries, plums,
cranberries and the others. Those per-
sons who are looking for the coming of
the perfect all-round vaiiety are behind
the time, and are constantly getting
farther behind, for it is more and more
impossible to combiue all the varied and
contradictory speclHc desires o* men Into
one plant foim. There must be a best
variety for every particular use and
locality and soil.

In the second place we need a greater
range of variation — more divergent and
wholly unlike varieties. These can be
had by selecting out of the annually re-
curring batches of new varieties those
which are widest unlike the existing
types, providing, of course, they are
worthy to be perpetuated. But they
can be most surely obtained by raising
seedlings from the most unlike types,
and by the ciossing of various types.

In the third place, we need to secure
more incidental or minor strains of tlie
most popular and cosmoiiolitau varie-
ties. There are two means of securing
these minor variations. The surest
means is to take cuttings or buds from
those particular |>lants in our planta-
ti(jns which mostnearly ht our purposes.
The second means is by crossing between
plants of the same variety.

The greatest effort should be made to
preserve or to intensify those desirable
attributes which are characteristic of
the wild species. We need more to aug-
ment the amelioration of types already
domesticated, than we do to Introduce
wholly new types, although this latter
enterprise is also of great importance.

In Professor Bailey's estimation the
grape needs the first and the greatest
attention.

"The types which we grow are yet
much Inferior to the Old World types.
Our commercial varieties— as the Con-
cord, Wfirden, Catawba, Niagara, Nor-
ton's Virginia — are generalized types,
and the miirket is now overrun with
general-purimse grapes. We shall soon
be driven into specializations in grapes,
as people have been In older countries
and special varieties will then be needed.
Aside Irom the further improvement of
the domesticated native species, we are
now being driven — by the settlement of
the .South and West— to the improve-
ment of other species, like Vitis Linse-
comii, Vitis Champlni and the like. The
second greatest need is in the develop-
meut of our native plum flora; the third
Is In the further evolution of the bram-
bles, as the raspberries, blackberries and
dewberries; the fourth is in the amalga-
mation of the Western crabs with the
domestic apples, for the plains and the
Northwest. Beyond these four emphatic
needs, I think that there are none which
stand out clearly and unmistakably
above all others, although there are a
score of native truit-typtfs which are cry-
ing for attention. Among them may be
mentioned the chestnuts, pecans, goose-
berries, currants, cranberries, huckleber-
ries, juneberrles, cherries, mulberries,

elderberries, and all the tribes of hickory
nuts and walnuts.

" The stimulus, or riiison J' etre, of the
improvement of native Iruiis will be the
increasing demands made by a complex
civilization; and the actual work ol im-
provement will be done by a few patient
souls whose loveot the work far outruns
desire for applause and for pecuniary
reward."

The Pecuniary Advantages of a
Trade Paper.

The following argument, taken from a
Western grocery journal, applies with
equal force to retailers in all lines of
trade; In quoting tlie market price of
goods, a trade paper cannot quote all
the bargains and snaps in the market.
The standard market price is what it
must quote. It goods can be bought for
less they aie then well bought. We hear
retail dealers say sometimes: 'Oh! lean
buy many articles below the quoted
prices, and therefore trade paper price
lists are not reliable.' Just suppose that
man had no pricelist wherein market
prices were quoted. How would he
know whether he was buying right or
not? Well! He wouldn't know. What
would he do'.' Write to half a dozen
houses and get their prices every time he
made a purchase. That would cost the
stationery and 12 cents postage. A
good trade paper costs him about three
and three-fourths cents per week, and
gives him the market price,and puts him
in a position to do belter. If possible.

Society of American Florists and
Ornamental Horticulturists.

Department of Plant Res^istration.

M. H. Walsh, Woods Holl, Mass., regis-
teisnew hybrid tea rose, Lilian Nordica,
a cross between Margaret Dickson and
Mme. Hoste; color pure white, buds long
and borne on long stems; flowers large,
double arid with strong tea fragrance;
foliage dark green and profuse, growth
vigorous. Plant perpetual bloomer and
is hardy at Woods Holl.

Wm. J. Stevvakt, Sec'y.

More time devoted to investigating a
probable buyer's credit, and less to
grumbling over bad debts as a result of
this omission, is another way of putting
the old adage " An ounce of prevention,"
etc.

Among goods reappraised and ad-
vanced, from January 4 to 9, are Illy
bulbs from Hong Kong, tern balls from
Yokohama, Pieonia iMoutan, Acer palma-
tum. Aspidistra lurida from Kobe, and
double begonia tubers from Gendbrugge.

Daniel B. Long's pamphlet entitled
" House Plants In the House," apiiears
to be meeting with considerable favor.
It is already used by local retailers and
others, with evident advantage.

A strong movement has been set on
foot by the horticulturists of Germany
for a protective tariff, and there is reason
to believe the Government intends to
frame a tariff measure which will meet
their views.

The International Heater Co., of Utica,
N. Y., are distiibuting to thefurnnce aud
boiler trade, upon application, neat
memorandum books bound in leather.

A Tribute from Europe.

Your Souvenir issue is the best I have
ever seen of its kind in either the United
States or Europe. Printing, illustra-
tions, matter, turn-out— all are good.
Congratulations.

A. S. Galt.

London, Eng.

Carnation Merrimac— J. M. Gasser,
Cleveland, O., sends us a few blooms of
his new carnation Merrimac, a seedling
of McGowan and Scott. The blooms,
which are large, well built, of a pleasing
cerise color, reached us in flue condition,
having been carefully packed. The calyx
Is good, but the stems are somewhat
weak for the big flowers they jjroduce.
Mr. Gasser sn.i s he thinks of clianglng
the name to Lizzie Scott, and asks if we
think another name more suitable. If
the Merrimac is not to his liking we
would suggest " Hobson's (jhoice."

Business Paper
usiness Men:

'^'''Florists' Exchange

Ali^cellaneous

BoernerFred 47

Emiuaus Oeo M 47

Felthoueen J E . . . . 6:1

Fryer E 47

Greene & Underbill. 62

HartlsOA&Co 62

HerrDK 62

Hugheh Oeo J 47

Humfeld 0 62

Insall B 68

Jackson EB 62

Kidd W M 47

LoKanAve.G'bouseB 47

MerkelOSSon 62

Storre & HarrlBonOo 62

Vincent B Jr & Sons 47

WoodBros 60

Altei-nanthera

RawIlngsEI 69

Seawanbaka Qhs... 69

Alyssnm

EiseleC 68

Asparagns

Blanc A & Co 68

ElUottWH 66

Seawanbaka Obs. .. 69

Begonias

BaldwinAJ 62

National Plant Co.. . 47

BoQgalnvilleas

EiaeleJ 0 68

Cannaa

Holmes HL 46

Seawanbaka Oreen'b 69

CmniatloBa

American Kose Co.. 49

BeeoldC 64

Black, Cbas 64

CblcagoCarnationCo 49

Cottage Gardens 46

Craig liobt & Son. . . 60

Davis AB 1: Son ... 49

Dorner Ir & Sous Co. 49

Eastbnrn LB 64

GraUertfiUo 6»

Hancocfa Q ASon... 64

HerrAM 64

Keir W 64

Liltlefield H F 64

MorrlB Floral Co 49

Murphy Wm 64

MuBcliert BF 64

Nlquel F 54 I

Park Nursery 54

Pen u rock Co 64

Eackiiam G A 49

Relnberg Bros. . .. .. 64

Renard Jos 64

Sea Cliff Nursery.... 5i

Sbelmirt-WB 64

Stover Floral Co 54

SwajneWm 64

Taylor E J 49

TowellJoB 64

W«her H & Sons.... 49

Wieland M 49

WoodBros 60

CliryaanllLcniunis

ElseleO 69

Eli-eleJG 68

Index to Advertisements

II« XIII8 I88VH.

Mader & Stemple Co 47

Rumrey Frank L 62

Sandiford K 47

Weatherby G W 63

Wood Bros 60

YatesDQiCo 60

Heliotrope

Davie AB& Son 49

Park Nursery 64

Rumrey FL 62

Vincent B J & Son... 63

Laiitnna*

Vincent E J & Son... 63

Myosotla
Eisele JO 68

Orcliifla.

GreyG H 47

Lager & Hurrell.... 47

Slebrecht & Son 45

Wlllowmead Oardns 65

Palms, Ferns and
DecoratlTc Plants

Anthierens J 59

Buder John ." 69

Becfaer Fred O 69

Oraig Robt « Son ... 60

Elaele C 68

E]1J8& PoUwortb... 69

Foster LH 69

Grey G H 47

Oriffin Floral Garde 69

Hanford RO 62

Heacock Jo8 69

MerkelO ASon 62

Niqaet F 59

Rackbam G A . . . . 49

Seawanbaka Q'b'i.. 69

Scbultheifl A 69

Slebrecht & Son 46

WittboldGeo 69

Whitton ASons 62

Pansy Planta.

Jennings E B 47

SoiUu C& Co 47

Pelutilas

Dreer Henry A 61i

Hughes George J.... 47

National Plant Co... 47

Weatherby G W 62

Witt ere taetter R 63

Priiiinl AB

Blanc A & Co 68

Bader Johu 69

Mader k Stemple Co 47

Rosea

Oonard & Jones Co.. 68

Oraig Hobt & Son.... e*

Elizabeth NurB Co .. 47

Ellwanger & Barry.. 62

Hoffmelster Flor'lCo 50

Jonee H T . so

JooBlen C H SO

Littletield H F 64

Nat'lPtantCo 47

Onwerkerk P 62

Rawlinga EI 60

Rawson OP 68

Rt-eaer 0 A Co 611

Ret n berg Bros 64

SchmltzF WO 62

Scott Rob't & Sons.. 5U

Storra & Harriaou Co 52

Wood BroB 6u

Smilax

Boerner Fred 47

EastburB LB 64

Evendpn BroH 65

Keir Wm 64

Verlienas

Dillon J L 62

BumfeldO 62

Lotze G 47

Michel P& BCo 62

Vine, nt R J & Son... 63

WoodBros 60

Rawwou Grove P.

Smith N & Son

Vincent R Jr & Son.

Weber H & Sons

Wood Bros

Ctnerariaa

Park Nursery 64

Colena

Bader Jno 59

Davis A B&Son 49

Herr D K 62

Seawanbaka Ghs 69

Weatherby G W 62

Cyclamen

Beaulleu H 47

Eicbholz H 47

Mader& StempleCo 47
Puchvias

Fisher & Son 60

Geraniums.

Baldwin A J 62

Eicbholz H 47

Eisele JG 68

FelthouHen J E 62

Harris C A & Co 62

Herr D K 62

Logan Ave Ghouse.. 47

Viiicas

Baldwin A J..
Elsher&Son.

Vlolcta

Chlnnick W J 53

Eisele C 68

Minor W L 68

Renard Jos - 64

SeaOUflf Nursery... 63

Shelmlre W R 54

Whitton ASons 62

Vegetable Plants

Bearhead Farms. ... 62

lurssr; Std

Small Frolts

Conard & Jones Co. 68

Ellwanger & Barry.. 62

Storrs h HarrisouCo £2

Fruit and Orna-
nirntal Trees

OhinnickW J .62

EUwanger & Barry . 52

F & FNurserles 52

LongBdorf 0 L 62

Moon W HOo 62

Pullen Alex 52

Storrs & HarrlsonCo 52
Watson T R 62

Shrubg and ller>
baceons Plants

Bobbink & Atkins . , 52

Ellwanger & Barry. . 62

F & FNurseries 52

Jones H T 60

Joosttn C H 50

Moon, Wm H Co 62

Ouwerkerk P 62

SchmltzF WO 52

Schultheia Anton... 59

Storrs & HarrlBonOo 62

Watson T R 52

Vlnca«ndCllniK>erB

Eisele 0 68

Elizabeth NurseryOo 47

Ellwanger A Barry.. 62

Joosten C H 50

Moon W H Co 52

Ouwerkerk P 62

WatsonTR 52

Seneral Hivls.

Auctioneers

McCarthy N FiCo. 64

Board of Trade,

National Florista'.... 60

Booka and Peri.
udiculs

Hort'ural Advertiser 63

Bulb, and Roofs

Black Ohas 64

Blanc A & Co 6U

Croom J F& Bro ... 46

Endioutt J & Co 47

Holmes H L i6

UtUsebuBoh Bros .... 46

Moon Sam'l C 46

N. Y. Mkt. G. Assn.. 46

Ouwerkerk P 62

Plerson F B Co 46

Pulien Alex 62

Bolker Aug. & Sons. 46

Schmitz F W O 62

Btumpp & Walter Co 46

Buaineas Cards.

HlllEQ & Co 66

Buaineas Oppor-
tunities . . 61

Cut Floivcrs

Allen J K. 64

Allen W8 64

Baker W J 64

Bassett & Washburn 66

Cut Flower Exoh... 64

Decker, Blauvelt Co 64

Dumont & Co.. 65

Evenden Bros 65

Galvln&Co 64

Gontber WH 64

Hart Michael A 64

Holten & Hunkel Co. 66

Horan EO 64

Kastlng Wm F. ... 66

Keir W 64

keunloott Bros Co. 65

Eaehn UA 64

Lang Jallna 64

Langjahr A H-...*.. 64

Lager & Hurrell .... 47
MaoDonald & Mo-

Manus 64

McCarthy NF&Oo. 64

Mlllang F 64

MosBGeo BT. 66

Niessen Leo 65

N 1 Oat mower Go. 64

Pennook St^nnel S. 64
Pittsburg Out*^ow-

er Co ^. 66

ReidEdw .' 65

Relnberg Bros 61

Sheridan W F 64

Smith WO . 65

St.LouisOntFl. Co, 64

Sutherland Geo A . . . 61

Traendly &Scbenok. 64
Vanghan, McKellar

& Winterson 64

WelohBroB 64

Wietor Bros 66

Wlllowmead Gardna «6

Wors OW 64

Tonne 'nbn ...... 64

Yonng ThoB Jr 64

Evergreens, Cut
Fei-ns, Etc-.

(Decorative Greenery).

Collins TboB 65

KelseyHP 65

Kervan L W& FB.. 66

ulcksecker Ohae H. . 66

Fcrii'.lzers

Aacbmann G 63

Brown L S.... 63

Grlffltl, & Turner Co 63
Red Towers Green-

houses 63

Ripperger Q 63

Florlkto* suiiplles

Bayeredorfer H & Co 68

Boston Letter ( o . . . 66

Cefrey Letter Co 66

Conley John & Hon.. 63

Galvln & Co 6ft

Herrmann A 68

Holton & Hunkel Co. 65

Easting Wm F 65

Kennlcott Bros Co . . 66

Knehn OA 64

Long DanI B 63

McCarthy NF&Oo.. 64

Meyer JO & Oo 63

Beed & Keller 66

SteffensEmil 65

Sutherland G A 64

Vaughan, McKellar

Ji Winterson 64

Flower Pots, Tuba
Vaaea, etc.

Hews A H & Oo 63

Hilflnger Bros 63

McCarthy N F & Co. 64

Rolker A& Sons. .. 63

WblUdln Pottery Co 63

O'house Building,
Hemtlng, Vent Hal-
ing Apparatus and
Fittings.

Cannody JD 66

Oowen N'sSons 66

Dietsch A & Oo 67

GIblln&Oo 66

Gibbons H'y W 66

Gorton A Lldger-

wood Oo 66

Herendeen Mfg Co.. 67

HIppard E 67

HltoblngB & Co 67

International Heater

Oo 67

Jacobfi 8 & SonB .... 67

Kay W H 67

Locftland Lnm ber Oo 66
Lord & Bnmbam Oo 67
Uonlnger John OOo 66

Myers & Co 67

Ormsby E A 66

Quaker City MachOo 66
Richmond Stove Oo. 67
Van Home Griflfen

&Co 67

Weber 0S& Co 66

Wolf A Q& Bro 67

Greentiouse Sup-
plleSf Tools, Ktc,

Beckert W 0 68

Davie J W 68

Doming Oo 6i

Lager & Hurrell.... 47

Murpbey W 64

Perkins Bros 63

Pierce F O Co 66

Scollay J A 63

Smooth On Mfg. Co. 66
Wolf AQ&Bro 67

InseetlvlUcs and
Fungicides

Beckert W C 68

FaUH'HG&Co 63

Griffith & Turner Oo 63

Kraft PlantTonicCo 63

LoulsvllleTob'co Co 63

Rose MfgOo 6y

Ryeraon U C 68

Skabcura Dip Co.... 6:1

StoothofTH A 58

Inanraucs

Florist Flrelnb Assn 68
Florist Hall Ass'n ... 66

Jadon Fibre.

American Jadoo Co. 63
Jadoo Flbre& Liquid 68

Mu-broonk Spa'wn

Beckert WO .... 68

Faust HG & Co 60

S e r il a

American Rose Co. . 49

Beaulien H . 47

Beckert W C 68

Berfjer HH& Co .... 46

BuckbeeH W 46

68
46

Bunyard H A
Burpee WA A Co....
Clucas&Boddlngton

Co

DreerH A

Elliott Wm& 8 ns..
Griffith & Turner Co
Jackson & Perkins

Oo

Jennings E B

Johnson k Stokes...

N Y Mkt G Asan

Papworth H 46

Plant Seed Co 47

Rice J B &O0 68

Roemer F 46

Rolker A k Sons. ... 46

Rupp John F 46

Schiller J L 46

Siebrecht &Son.... 46

SoltauO* Oo 47

Stumpp k Walter Co J6
Tliorbu'n JM k Co. 46

Weeberft Don 46

WibolttR 46

Sltnatlons Wanted.. 61

Help Wanted 61

MiBceUaneons.iadO- 61

58

The Florists' Exchange.

THE BUSINESS OUTLOOK.

{Continued.)
The Mouhis Floual Co., Morris, III.
— We did L'O \KT cent, more biieliiess in
18i)S than in 1897. ColleetiouB were also
easier. The outlook is very piomisius;,
especially for carnations of the improved
kinds, such as Flora Hill, Triumph,
Uradt, Jubilee, Mayor Pingree. Argyle
is the best carnation we have ever
grown. We predict a rush for cuttings.
We aremaking heavy shipmentsof rooted
cuttings of carnations thirty days earlier
than in 181)8. Business is good, with
mostly all cash orders.

KoBT. Scott & Son, Philadelphia. —
We did a larger business for 1898 but the
margius were closer than in previous
years. In regard to collections, good
hr.ns were the same as in other years,
— promjit — but in uncertain trade we
found collections more dilficuit. We think
the out look for the coming year is a good
one in all the lines which we handle. We
anticipate an increased demand in young
roses for catalogue trade, and also a
very much incieased demand for toses
for Winter forcing grafted on Manetti
stock.

Theo. F. Beckert, Glenfield, Pa. —
Our volume of business for 1898 shows
a slight increase over 1897, with better
average prices. Collections were good
the forepart of the year, but stiff from
.July on. The outlook has been deemed
roseate, but notwithstanding the activ-
ityin leading-industrial lines, the florists'
anticipated harvest has yet to be gath-
ered although, generally, attendant on
foregoing conditions. My general bene-
fit suggestions are: More of candor and
the golden rule in trade dealings would
do away with much resentment, and
prove a loadstone to hold old and draw
new trade.

A. B. Davis & Sons, Pukcelville, Va.—
The volume of business done by us In
1898 amounted to about the samfe as
that of the preceding year. Collections
were easier than in 1897. The outlook
for 1899 is very encouraging. We antici-
pate a brisk trade in theretail catalogue
business this Spring. The wholesale
trade in rooted cuttings and dahlias is
opening well, in dividual ordering running
as high as 50,000 plants and cuttings.
There seems to be a strong demand for
rex begonias, single orders taking as
high as 10,000 of them. We have no
ground for complaint, as we have all the
business we can handle, but prices are
not as good as we would like.

H. Weber & Sons, Oakland, Md. — The
year 1898 was not a record breaker as
to amount of busiuess done, yet on the
whole we can report an increase over
1897. Prices were about equal to those
of previous years. Collections have been
generally easy, barring a few exceptions.

We regard the outlook for 1899 as en-
couraging. The fact that there will be
greater activity in nearly all lines of
commerce in the present year than there
was in 1898 is a good omen tor our
trade. If other industries prosper, we
must do likewise. We notice an increased
demand for the finest grade of goods.
We believe it to be good policy to re-
model old houses instead of adding more
new glass. More modern methods and
improvements and a higher grade of
stock will assist more than anything else
in eliminating ruinous prices.

The Conaud & .Jones Companv, West
Grove, Pa. — (^ur business has shown a
steady increase In volume during 1898,
though we base our estimate partially
on that which we succeeded, our com-
pany being comparatively new. The
outlook tor 1899 is bright to us. We ex-
pect a large increase in business over last
year's, not in any esiiecial'Tine, but we
anticipate a good ilemand through our
whole line of stock, riiei-e is not very
much change in retail prices, but whole-
sale prices are liadly cut in some lines,
especially cannas.

The suggestion that most forcibly
strikes us, from a business point of view.
Is that we be careful not to get our sell-
ing pilces below the cost of production.
It looks as though this was being done
in some cases, and though we know that
it cannot be done indetinltely by the
same concern, yet it has a very demoral-
izing tendency.

P. OuwEitKERK, Jersey City, N. J.—
The number of plants shipped by me in
1898 was far in excess of the year before,
partly owing to the fact that there is
more confidence and security with re-
spect to tariff matters. Prices were

about the same, excepting that for
clematis, which was lower than usual.
The demand tor rhododendrons and aza-
leas has greatly increased. Collections
have been fair but there is room for im-
provement. My opinion of the outlook
is that nurserymen have nothing to fear,
as the nursery tradeis very little affected
either by good or bad times. Most of its
ups and downs come from overproduc-
tion. With the cheap stock, which Is
nearly exhausted, out of the trade, prices,
which are advancing already, will soon
be at the old mark. As regards the flor-
ists, I think the regular trade will im-
prove, but so much depends on a few
holidays that it is hard to tell what the
future will bring forth.

The Storus & Harrison, Co., Paines-
viLLE.O. — The volume of business trans-
acted by us during the year 1898 was
somewhat of an increase over that of
last year, or in fact, any previous year,
but as some of the leading items were
lower In price the total received was but
little more than in previous years. Ke-
mittances were more promptly made, we
think, than during the three previous
years.

As to the outlook weare living in hope.
From present indications we think there
is reason to anticipate a more lively trade
the coming Spring, unless something
turns up to knock it in the head as the
war scare did last Sprins- There should
be an increased demand for apple and
peach trees next Spiing, as there appears
to be much greater inqulr.v for them
than is usual at this season of year-
One thing that would benefit the trade
would be the removing of the Canadian
pi'ohibition on importations of nursery
stock; another, a decrease in plantings
or production, one-half the (juantity
would bring the trade more profit than
the whole does now.

H. H. Berger, & Co., New York.— The
volume of busiuess done by us in 1898
exceeded that of the previous year by
about 30 percent. The trouble with the
Importing business lies in that customers
are not always willing to have the prices
on Imported goods advanced over the
figures which held when there was no
duty of 25 to 30 per cent, on the goods;
hence our margins have been smaller
than In former years, about equalizing the
increase in business. Collections have
not been quite satisfactory, and it is de-
voutly to be wished that the good work
of the National Florists' Board of Trade
may grow and all In the trade join, and
absolutely refuse credit to those known
as not paying their just debts.

The outlook for the year 1899 Is, we
believe, very flattering. An increase in
demand for stock for .Spring delivery Is
noticeable; the beautiful flora of Japan
especially is ijecoming wider known, and
the supply from the flowery empire Is not
always e(]ual to the demand. In conclu-
sion, permit us to say that if everyone In
the trade was aware of the benefit de-
rived from advertising in your columns
you would have to increase your valua-
ble journal by a good many pages.

Betscher Bros., Canal Dover, O.—
The volume of business done by us in
1898 was decidedly larger than In pre-
vious years. On some things we got
better prices; on others lower; margins
gradually getting closer. Collections
were very much easier. We are gradu-
ally cutting down the time of trade
buyers and local buyers are expected to
pay cash.

Dahlias are in big demand over last
year; gladioli and cannas are also being
called for in greater quantities.

As to the outlook — we think. In many
lines, we arejust at the gateway of prog-
ress. We are exceedingly optimistic in
our views. But we must have more
genuine novelties and fewer pets that
are sent out by men whose only aim is
individual dollar getting, who overdraw
the qualities of their novelties, and who
assume, because of previous reputation,
theii's are the only ones of value, etc.
We would suggest a closer sympathy to
a cash basis, more caste and chastity In
our catalogties and all gardening papers.
The S. A. V. is, in our opinion, doing very
little in advancing the interests of the
florists In th(!broadcstHenseof the word ;
there Is entirely too much milk the cow
idea in Its ninnagenient by the collective
society— space prevents a symposium of
our ideas why, at this time. We should
grow our own bulbs and rnan.v other
needs of the florist. .Many have "written
about bulb growing but as yet there has
been very little really said, save in ideas
theoretically put.

Bassett & Washburn, Chicago. — We
did over one-third more business in 1898
than in 1897. Prices on the whole were

better, and profits were correspondingly
so. We found collections a little easier,
and our proportion of bad debts to the
amount of business done, was the small-
est we have ever had since we have been
in the cut flower business. The outlook
for 1899 is exceptionally bright, as the
general business throughout the Central
and Western States has improved far be-
yond our expectations. The general de-
mand this season has been for a better
grade of flowers. Our trade is largely a
shipping one. All customers outside of
the city are becoming more particular
every day in regard to the quality of
flowers they receive. A firm to success-
fully hold the shipping trade, must virtu-
ally guarantee the delivery to consignee
of their flowers in first-class condition.
We have got to raise a better grade of
tea roses, and to enable us to do so we
are going to plant largely grafted stock.
The demand tor choice Beauty is increas-
ing. This refiuires a better house and
better facilities for growing. The de-
mand for fancy carnations has been far
ahead of last season, and to supply this
call we have built a house especiall.v
for carnations and will plant nothing
but the fanciest varieties. Poorly grown
and common varieties Hud very slow
sale. It Is too early to sa.v much about
bulb stock, but the demand for lily of the
valle.v seems to grow smaller every year.
.So far this season choice Harrlsil lilies
have sold better than ever before.

C. Soltau & Co., Jersey City, N. J.—
The volume of business done by us in
1898 was greater than in previous years,
but prices were much lower and profits
much smaller.

About collections, we cannot answer
from experience, because we sell tor cash,
and do not think we shall change our
method. Farm and greenhouse products
should never be sold in any other man-
ner, because the money has been Invested
and the risk of growing has been run
for a year previous to the sale of the
stock, it salable it turned out to be, and
that is long enough. As to the lessons
and the outlook! The New York mar-
ket is generally over-stocked; shipments
from here to other places have ceased to
count and this market is now the dump-
ing ground tor anything transportable.
Theopeningof a moreorless unrestricted
trade with the West Indies will increase
the dlfficultiesof the florist here. It may
benefit the importer. Altogether the
outlook is not bright, but we have to
conform to the circumstances. The more
perishable articles, fancy stock, novelties,
as well as pot plants, which cannot
stand the cost of transportation or
transportation at all, and cheap garden
stock , if not over-produced, will most
likely continue to sell at a profit, but In
the export trade, New York has to con-
tend with other places, which have an
eye on the same object, and are ready to
return compliments. The ioregoing is
our honest opinion, but others may see
the future in a more rosy light for us
than we do.

F. A. Baller, Bloomington,Ill. — My
business for the past .year has been fairly
satisfactory, not quite as good In some
branches; but on the whole good. Col-
lections have been satisfactory.

As to the future, there are some things
in our business that, I think, call for a
radical change. Gradually, year by
year, prices have lowered, till now In
many cases they are only one (|uarter
what they used to be. This calls for
economy In growing, also in the amount
of help employed, etc. But worst of all is
the comijetition. Every small town
and village now has its greenhouses,
and in too many cases lots of them.
Worse again, many of these fellows
started without capital and trusted
to stocking up and keeping stocked
up on credit. Nobody will refuse credit
to a good man who will do as he
agrees to do, who has something to back
him. But credit has been abused and
has brought, in many cases, embarrass-
ment and trouble all along the line. I
honor the man who has the courage to
say in his advertisement "Cash Please."
This selling condition has been quite a
relief to me this year. There are too
many irresponsible men who seem to get
credit, and who sell or offer at too low
prices. I presume it is hard to control
this thing; but *'Cash Please"is the key-
note that would save a great deal of
heart burning and trouble to the honest
men in the business. 'I'here is another
feature, viz., that of specialties. If one
man takes up a branch and Is fairly suc-
cessful in it, there are others on the
watch to follow suit. Of course, no one
can complain of this; but it shows the
feverish state of thetradeand the anxiety
to make things pay. I think the busi.

ness is undergoing a sort of moulting
process, which, when it is over, will be a
decided benefit.

J. L. Schiller, New York.— The vol-
ume of my business in 1898 was larger
than In previous years; but the profit
decreased, as 1 have sold on closer mar-
gins. I have been very well satisfied
with my advertisement offering lowest
prices for cash. The actual profit was,
of course, not so large, but money could
be turned over quicker and in the end it
proved a better Investment. From my
experience I am inclined to think that
florists with means want to buy for cash,
and I will sell in no other way. Collec-
tions have generally been very poor.

As to the outlook, I do not believe in
much Improvement in any line I handle;
but I think that more palms will be.
grown in this country than ever before —
not on account of the 25 per cent, duty,
but more owing to the shameful treat-
ment importers are receiving at the
hands of the United States (jovernment
through their custom house authorities.

The only suggestion 1 can offer along
business lines beneficial to the trade in
general. Is a thorough reform of the
credit system. I would be better off now
had I not had so much credit. If I know
that I have to pay on arrival of goods I
would not buy so much as when credit is
granted me, and would not speculate
with merchandise, which now often, at
the end of the season, must be sold for
any price In order to dispose of it. If we
have poor business and poor collections,
it is our own fault — and it serves us
right. The prevailing credit system is
largely to blame tor these conditions. In
close connection with the credit system
1 blame the drummer. Through the me-
dium of friendship and otherwise, growers
are often prevailed upon to buy three or
four times the quantity of stock they
really need. Their houses thereby be-
come crowded, and the result Is a poor
development of the plants which cannot
compete with Al stock, bringing only
slaughter prices— and bills cannot be
paid. We need drummers who are hon-
est enough to stop taking orders when
they think growers have bought enough.
If florists would only purchase what
they actually want, they are bound to
make money.

Providence.

Club Notes.

The annual meeting of the Florists
and Gardeners' Club of lihode Island was
held last Thursday evening and was one
of the largest attended sessions in the
history of the organization.

President Canning delivered his annual
address in which he detailed the work of
the Club during the past year and gave
many valuable suggestions tor future
work. The interest that has been shown
by the members of the Club during the
year just closed has done much to in-
crease the usefulness of the organization
and has been instrumental in the ad-
vancement of floricultural interests in
the community. The reports of Secre-
tary Rennleand Treasurer Macrae were
highly satisfactory, showing that the
Club has madematerial gains both finan-
cially and numerically. The following
officers were elected fortheensulng year:
President, William E. Chappell; vice-
president, James Hockey; secretary,
Alexander M. Rennie; treasurer, FaV-
quhar Macrae; librarian, John Macrae.
Executive committee: Walter S. Nichol,
William Hill and Itobert W.Greene. Com-
mitteeon Essaysand Discussions: James
B. Canning, Charles Forbes and James
Hockey. Committee of Investigation:
William B. Hazard, William Appleton,
Jr.. and Irving Z. Dodge. Committee on
Entertainments: Nathan D.Pierce, Alex-
ander M. Rennie and Thomas J. John-
ston. Committee of Awaids on exhibits
of new varieties of merit: Michael Swee-
ney, John Macrae and Joseph F. Schel-
linger. w. H. M.

The Good StrottK Kliid,

SOo. r»©r loo 113S.

BAI.E8 WEIGH .500 I.BS.

H. A. Stoothoff, 159 East 48tb St., New York City

January 31, 1899.

Twe F=i-ORiSTS' Exchange.

59

Chicagfo.

state of Trade.

Tea rosea are generally oft crop, and
the past week has been notable lor a
pretty general clearing out of all stoek
worthy the name of a rose. Whites have
been most in demand, showing a pretty
tiee call for funeral flowers. Caruations
are in good supply and sell out well, in-
cluding the coiuuion white kinds for
fuueral purposes. There Is not near the
quantity of Harris! lilies in this year as
formerly; but sutBcient for all demands.
Callas are scarce, and good sellers. Vio-
lets get laiily well cleared off again,
although, as with other flowers, at no
fancy prices. Single daffodils are now
in, also Von Sious. Paper Whites and
Komans are plentiful for the demand,
but they will not stand big supplies and
keep up living prices.

Tne weather being favorable, plants
are much more in evidence in the florisis'
windows; some very good cinerarias
being now In. A. Lauge, who has a very
large enclosed window, answering
almost as well as a cooler, makes dally a
great display of all kinds of flowers and
plants. He is trying hard for a street
trade by holding special sales on set
days. He certaiuly handles a large
quantity of Bowers and is in a good loca-
tion for the trial.

Prices of Beauty, extra long, were ?(>
per dozeu; 2U to '^i inch stem. $3 to I|f5 ;
shorts, ^1 to 82; tea roses, f 3 to f6;
extras,*?. Carnations, common, brought
Ifl to ^1.25; standards, $1.50 to »2;
fancies, $3 to $5; lilies, $10 to $12; cal-
las, $12 to $18. Asparagus realizes 50c.
to $1 ; smilax, $12 to $15 per hundred ;
narcissus, $2 to $4 ; tulips, $3 to $i.
Anything white sells. Mignonette, $4
to$fi; valley, $3 to $4; violets, sin-
gle, 50c. to 75c.; double, 75c. to $1.25.

Jotting^s.

George Wittbold is using a charcoal
stove heater for bis big wagonsand flnds
it cheap and easily con trolled.

Bassett & Washburn aregreatly pleased
with the white carnation Alary Wood; it
is not a cropper and is of laige size.

A. G. Prince left for his old Vermont
home last week, on account of the death
of his father.

Henry Hilmer also left tor New York
Sunday, owing to the illness of a brother.

Arthur Frank, lately one of S. B. Win-
ter's boys, left on Tuesday with 150
others for a three years' engagement In
Uncle Sam's navy. They are bound for
Manila. Ess.

Pittsburg:.

Weather and Trade Conditions.

The weather, so far, this Winter
has been very erratic — for a day (ir so
very cold then mild, spiinglike with
soaking rains and again a change to ex-
treme cold in less than 21 hours. L.ast
Saturday for a change we had a seveie
windstorm which did considerable dam-
aae to property in the two cities, and
glasshouses did not escape it though 1
have not heard of any great destruction.
The worst wasdoue at the conservatory
in Schenley Park where a great deal of
glass was broken.

Trade has improved somewhat; quite
a numberof swell social affairs gave con-
slderable work. Mr. l..unghans, who
has charge of Britenbaugh Bros.' stand,
had several weddingsand at one of then/
the decorations were very tastily ar-
ranged and much adudred.

Deaths from the prevailing sickness.
La Grippe, are creating lots of funeral
work, and occasionally white flowers
are scarce. Prices are fair and stock
equal to the demand. Koses are <iuoted
at $1.50 per dozen and up at retail.
Caruations average about 50c. other
stock is very reasonable, excepting Hiir
risii lilies, which are held at $3 per dozen
Kulbous stock Is not yet plentiful. Vio-
lets are coming in too fast, although the
demand is always fair.

I'he florists' busiuess in the new l-^ast
End Market house, which gave great
promise the opening week. Is in bad
shape now; very little is doing, with
lots of stock on hand and it locjks us if
several parties will have to quit business
there.

The grip had a hold on a few of our
florists, but most of them have recov-
ered. G. Ludwlg Is still conflned to the
house.

Dunlevy, of Carnegie, Is cutting some
fine violets at pi'eseut. the best ever
grown around our vicinity.

Theo. Beckert is cutting a nice lot of
lilacs; his roses are also Hrst-class ut
present. E. C. Reineman.

St. Paul.

Business Hits.

Blight, sunshiny weather, produc-
ing a good crop of blooms, society on
the move creating a demand for flowers,
and a strong and steady demand for
funeral work, are the chief characteris-
tics of the iNew Year's business.

While there has been a good crop of
flowers the home supply has fallen short
of the demand, emphasizing again the
need of more rose and carnation growers
In this section. In violets the home crop,
which is a very good one, is about equal
to the call.

Red roses and carnations are in good
demand. Meteor and Jubilee being the
favorites. Owing to the large amount
of funeral work, white roses and carna-
tions have been somewhat short of late.
Romans and Paper Whites are plentiful
and are much used for design work.
Harrisii are coming in slowly owing to
the badly diseased condition of the bulbs.
While some lots are comparatively free,
the majority of all bulbs planted the past
Fall are very badly affected. We also
note some traces of the disease in the
Japanese longiflorum.

Plants sell fairly and help to relieve the
monotony of the show windows since
the green of Christmas trimming is gone.
Azaleas, cyclamen, cinerarias are all in,
and meet with fairly good sales.

Club News,

The regular meeting of the Club
was held In Minneaiiolis on January 14.
The attendance was one of the largest in
the history of the Society. Mr. Swan-
son, chairman of the Legislative Com-
mittee, reported the progress made and
circulated a subscription list to help de-
fray expenses, ■vhich met with a hearty
response from those present.

Mr. Hiersekorn presented a valuable
paper on " Decorating" and " How to
successfully conduct a store." He advo-
cated paying particular attention to
orders sent in by children from parents
and friends, neatness and despatch in ex-
ecuting all orders, large or small, pat-
ronizing home industry and paying bills
promptly. He dwelt at some length
upon the practices of Milwaukeeand Chi-
cago commission houses and advised
local florists to grow more palms, ferns,
etc., and less geraniums and bedding
stock. After a discussion of the paper
by several present and the appointment
of C. ilansen as speaker for our next
meeting on the subject of carnations,
the Society adjourned.
Jottings.

Charley Anderson has reopened the
stand which he occupied on Western
avenue last year.

Dr. Schiffmann has secured an expert
orchid grower from New York.

H. J. Puvogel has an extra tine lot of
Harrisii for Easter blooming.

A Swindler of An(»tlier Kind.

The palm swindler has not been
this way but another Individual much
cleverer In his way, has. His game is to
order flowers, candy, jeweli-y, etc., sent
to the house of some well-known citizen,
representing himself as a sou of the party
and offering a check in payment larger
than the amount of the bill drawn by
his lather's business house. He gets the
balance of the check in cash, has the
goods delivered toward night, leaves
town on the last train. The checks are
worthless. Watch outfcjr him, especially
in the large cities. Veuitas.

Buffalo.

Mild Weather.

An assortment of weather, but
largely partaking of April mildness of
late, hel|)8 to somewhat balance against
recent stormy conditions, and tends to
Increase the cut of blooms. All season-
able stock Is in ample supidy for de-
mands. Decorating orders seem about
doue for this Winter and but miscellane-
ous trade with funeral work, the which
has been steadily called for for some
weeks, is now expected.

A three nights' season of Grand Opera
this week pioved a bit disappointing in
a comparatively slight extra demand for
Ho wers, and special ad vertlsing as en tered
into by some stores failed to stimulate it.

Palmer & Son now show well grown
La Reine tulips which, in moderate de-
mand, bring 75c. per dozen. The grow-
ing end of their business at Lancaster
reports so laige a proportion of Harrisii
diseased, as to make future growing of
them to a proflt a decided question of
doubt. For the needs of a proper soil
pile, this Arm recently made a purchase

Nephrolepis Exaltata Bostoniensis.

The Handsomest Decorative Plant In Cultivation.

$6.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000.
MINE IS THE GENUINE STOCK.

FRED. C. BECKER, - - - 1 730 Cambridge Street, CAMBRIDGE, MASS.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

of a 20-acre sod farm located within a
mile of the greenhouses.

At the city retail stores one sees a ver-
satility of prices— a varying of 25c. to
75c. per dozen for carnations for in-
stance. Qualities vary largely, but it
hardly seems as three to one. To our
mind, a certain fitness with established
busiuess conditions has much to do
with it.

Meteor. Bride and Bridesmaid retail at
from $1.50 to $2 per dozen. Buffalo
will buy some Beauty but the best
equipped stores can sell but a few; $12
per dozen for the extra best seems to be
the top notch obtainable from the dear-
est flower buyers this week. Violets are
plentiful and good; values only nominal.

Club News,

A club meeting notice has been
issued for Wednesday evening of this
week at Kasting's store. Is bowling to
be put on, we wonder? Slumbering has
it been along back, surely.

Arnold Rlngier, of Chicago, was In
town Monday. ViDi.

I doubt it it is possible to do too much
advertising, so long as the business is
capable of developing, and so long as the
advertising bills can be paid. — Printers'
Ink.

^^

THE BOSTON FERN sPEc^ALTv

$.5.00 per 100 ; $40.00 per 1000 to $1 00 each.
L. H. FOS TER, 45 King St., Dorchester, Afass.
Mention the Florists' Exct^ange wlien writing.

ARECA LUTESCENS

COCOS WEDDELIANA

^„ KENTIA BELMOREANA
"^^ LATANIA BORBONICA

BEND FOB WHOLESALE PRICE LIST.

JOSEPH HEACOCK, Wyncote, Pa.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

ERICA MELANTHERA

Nice plants in 4 inch pots
lo cents eacb, 4|8.oo per loo

Cash with order

FRANK NIQUET, Patchogue, N. Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

CHEAP SPECIAL OFFER! CHEAP

ANTEODT WHO INTENDS GROWING

HERE IS YOUR CHANCE!

Speak quick If you want aoy. I have a aurplua of fine

bushy plants from 3^ iu. puts of the Xmas variety,

the best of all. Erica Frasrans at $15.00 per 100.

Cash must accompany all orders.

Anton Sctiultheis, College Point, L. I., N. Y.

p. O. Box 78.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

50 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI

Frombenih,wUli30 to 10 growths, from IS In. to 3i^' ft.'
will re<|ulrc S-lO-lJ In. iiuts, $6 per doz. ; the lot for $23

80 FARFUGIUM i'itl''l\ti.XK:'VZ

stock, ll.lHJ per doz. ; the lot for $6.00.

Will lake lOO ADIANTUM CUNEATUM and
TENERUM from 2 or 3 In. pots. Cash, please.

GRIFFIN FLORAL GARDENS, Griffin, Ga.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

25,000 FICUSELASTICA

Good rooted head cuttings, $8 00 to $10.00
per 100.

20U0 Picas ELASTICA, 13 to 15 leaves, e.\tra
floe plants, $15.00 to $20.00 per 100.

JULIEN ANTHIERENS,
La Pinte, Ghent, BELGIUM.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writlnff.

PALMS

AND

FERNS.

The LARGEST STOCK In
the Wed.

GEO. WITTBOLD, "•gH^.S^ro'.'

Mention the inoiiHts' Exchange when writing.

pALMS

AND

FERNS

Safe Arrival Guaranteed by Express.

ELLIS & POLLWORTB,

niLWAUKEE, WIS.

Mention the FlorlBts" Exchange when writing.

EnBP FIHE STOCK

In. pots. Per doz. 100.

Abparaqus P. Nanus, 2H " Jl-OO $7.00

" " " 3 " 1.25 8.00

*' Speengeri, 2^ " 75 5.00

3 " 80 6.00

Cannas, "Dry roota," Chas. Henderson,

Mme. Crozy and Professor 2,50

" Other varletlea, prices on appli-

cation.
Crotons, fine assortment, 4 In. pots, nicely

colored 2.50 20.00

DRAfM:NA Inpivisa, 4 In. pots 2.25 iJi.OO

IlKLiiUKopE, extra strong. 4 In. pots 85 6.00

Kkntia Hhlmokkana, 4 In. pota, JO to 12

In. high. 5 to 6 leaves 5.00 40.00

Latania Borbonica, 3 Id. pote, 9 to 12

In. high, 5 leaves 1.25 10.00

Latania Borbontca, 5 In. pots, 18 to 24

In. high, 5 to 6 leaves 5.00 40.00

Latania Borbonica. 6 In. pots, 24 to 30

In. high, 6 to 8 leaves 9.00 75.00

Pandanus UTILI3. 5 In. pots, 15 to 18 In.

high, extra strong 6.00 50.00

PnoiNix liKOLiNATA, 5 In, potB, 15 to 18 In.

high, 6 to 8 leaves 7.50 60.00

Selaoinblla Emiliana, from flats, extra

strong 15 5.00

We are Headquarters for

COLEUS and ALTERNANTHERA.

All orders of $5.00 and over F. O. B., New York City.

SEAWANHAKA GREENHOUSES,

0Y8TEK BAY. NASSAU CO.. N. Y

Jab. COlaoe, Bupt. P.O. Box 84. Wii.L.BwAN,Prop.
Mention the Florists' Exchange wh«B writing.

LATANIA BORBONICA

2 Inch pots $0.60 per doz ; fl.OO per 100.

4 " 2.50 ** 20.00 •'

5 ** extra fine 4.75 " 35.00 "

6 " 9.00 " 70.00 "

8 " from $1.50 to $2.25 per plant; $16.00 to $24.00

per doz.
Fine specimen plants, from $3 00 to $5.00 a piece.

ARECA LUTESCENS.

4 Inch pots $25.00 per 100.

5 " 4 plants In pot, $50.00 per 100 : 60 eta. a piece

6 " 3 " " 1.00 a piece.

7 '* 3 " " from $l.:i5 to $1.75 a piece.

8 " 3 " " " 1.50 upwards.

Fine large plants from $5.00 up.
Kentia Beliiioreaaa and Koruterinna—

4 Inch pots $35.10 per 100.

5 " $50.00 to 75.00

6 " 1.00 10 1.25 a piece.

Large plants fiom $3.00 to $10.00 a piece.

PhfTiiix. recltnata. caoarlenels and ruplcola, all alzea

from 2 to lU inch pote, at lowest prices.
CocoN VVt-ddcliuua, -'lucli pots, One, $15.00 per lOO,

and larger plants from 20 els. up.
FiciiN EliiMticn, fine well-grown plants, 5 Inch pots

ami larger, from 35 cts. up.
PaudnnuM lltiiin. 4 Inch pots, $25.00, and 5 Inch

pots, $40.0(1 per UK), fine plants.
Azalea Indica, 10-12 heads. $4.50 a doz.; $35.00 a 100
*' 12-N ■• 6.00 " 45-00 "

*' larger plants, from 75 eta. up

Dbl. White Primula, strong 2!^ In plants, $7.00 a 100.
FERNS— Have about 20.000 of fine assortment, irom

2 Inch pota. In fine condition, $3.00 a 100 ; $27.50 a 1000.

JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, Allegiieny, Pa.

L. D. TELEPHONE 872.
Mention the Florists' Exchajige when wrltliiff.

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Thb Florists' Exch7:^nge.

New York.

The Market.

Tue quaatity of flowers coming in
has Bhurifiied up considerably tne last
lewUayH; buuiuexs lias improved some-
wliat, and vvitli the exception of violets
and some kinds of bulbuus stock, tUe de-
maud equals the supply. Special long-
stemmed American lieiiuty have been
very scarce all week. Tlie call for these,
liowever, has not been large, aud the
price has remained about the same as
last reported — $50 per hundred, a. very
few fancy specials reaching 75c. each.
Uood llride aud Uridesmaid are received
iu limited numbers only, just about
euough to go i-ouud. Some special
Bridesmaid have sold for f 18 per hun-
dred, though poorer stock can be had as
low as $4 a hundred. K. (J. Horan is re-
ceiving special Bridesmaid at present
that are worthy of meutiou. W.F. .Sheri-
dan is also handling good stock of both
Bride and Bridesmaid.

Carnations show a great Improvement
in quality. The shipments are not so
large as heretofore aud better prices have
been realized. Good flowers only are
wanted in carnations, and inferior stocli
is hard to get rid of at any price.

Violets are moving a little easier than
they have done for several weeks. The
glut has been relieved, the weather hav-
ing been more cougeuml for the weaiiug
of this flower. Some large orders have
been ttlled within the last few days: one
dealer disposed of 25, UUU violets iVednes-
day. Uood violets can be bought at 75c.
per hundred, very few reaclnug the )fl
mark.

Orchids are also moving a little better,
but prices remain the same as in our last
quotations. McDonald &McManusaie
receiving some extra hue blooms of Cat-
tleya Tnaute, very large, and with long,
stiff stems.

In bulbous stock tulips are meeting
with the readiest sales. These flowers
areiu now in all colors. Some double
Touruesol are seen, but as yet the stems
are inclined to be short; .|l! to $i a hun-
dred is the price realized according to
quality. Roman hyacinths aud narcis.>jus
are a little over-plentiful and prices ob-
tained for these are way down, no rea-
sonable offer being refused.

Some extra lily of the valley is coming
in and fetches $:i.50 per hundred ; shorter-
stemmed flowers can, however, be had
at $1.50.

Adiantum fronds and bunches of
asparagus are in very short supply,
dealers are having difficulty in HUiug
orders.

Lilac is becoming plentiful; fhedemand
is small and prices obtained are from
50c. to 75c. a bunch.

At the Cut Flower Exchange flowers
in all lines have been well cleared up this
week, and a general advance in prices
has taken place, carnations averaging
$1.50 per hundred. Frank Millang is
receiving consignments of good carna-
tions and roses.

Among the Retailers.

Geo. M. Stumpp, 671 Fifth avenue
recently had a decoration for what was
termed a "Farmer's Dinner" at the
Metropolitan Club. "Apples" was the
subject under discussion and the table
display was made to conform thereto.
An oval table 35 feet long aud 11 feet
wide in the center was used. An apple
tree, 10 feet high, stood In the center of
the table; this was furnished with arti-
ficial leaves and natural fruit, making a
realistic tree. Branches of apple trees
had been forced into bloom lor the occa-
sion, and were arranged to represent an
orchard in full flower. Miniature.s of
Adam and Eve were placed iu the
orchard, and the general effect was much
admired by the assembled guests.

Hanft Bros. Hnd business very good.
This firm, on Wednesday evening, sent
a basket to the Republican Club dinner
tohepresented to Air. .Joseph H. Choate,
the designate-ambassador to England
The basket was a feet high and about
4M; feet through. American Beauty
roses, cattleyas and fancy carnations
were the principal flowers used. A recent
table decoration was done with potted
plants ot white primulas exclusively, ex-
cepting the center piece, which was com-
posed of cypriiiediums.

J. M. Hodgson is now located at 501
Fifth avenue, having lately moved from
54:1. His largest funeral order for the
past season was filled a few days ago,
1(5 large designs going to one funeral!
which took place at Rutland, Vt.

Alex. McCounell finds business good.
A pretty bridal bouquet made with Illy
of the valley and ndontoglossomsfor the
Miss Stone wedding, was furnished by
him. The bouquet was made in seven
sections; alter the ceremony, each brides-

maid receiving one of the sections. A
table decoration, with seven center pieces
of red and yellow tulips, was done this
week for the Andrew Carnegie dinner.
Jottings.

Mr. Blauvelt, ot Decker, Blauvelt
& Co., has recovered from a recent attack
of the grip.

Peter McDonald is again attending to
business, having been laid up since New
Year's.

Ernst Asmus aud Paul Dailledouze
leave this week for a tour through the
West; they will visit E. G. Hill, of Rich-
mond, Ind., and the craft in Chicago.

E. M. Wood, of Boston, Mass., was a
recent visitor to the greenhouses of E.
Asmus, West Hoboken, to Inspect the
new rose, I^iberty. H. Weber, Oakland,
Md., was also in town.

The New York Gardeners' Society, at
its meeting held on Saturday last, de-
cided that all "practical gardeners"
were eligible to its membership. Through
a misconception ot the constitution only
private gaideners have up till now been
admitted to active membership. By the
new ruling the names of several gentle-
men heretofore considered associate
members have been transferred to the
active list. Mr. Withers was appointed
on the Executive Committee and Joseph
A. Manda elected secretary in the place
of W. BartholoniEe, resigned. John N.
May, Summit, N. J., exhibited a vase of
the new pink carnation, Melba, and a cer-
tldcate was awarded the variety. A car-
nation exhibit will be held at the Febru-
ary meeting, when special premiums will
be offered by C. W. Ward, Cottage Gar-
dens, Queens, N. Y., and others.

Philadelphia.

Cut Flower Market.

The principal topic ot interest just
now is the scarcity of Hue roses, every-
thing that is any way near choice sells
on sight. In Beauty there are not
enough choice and medium flowers, but
plenty of short-stemmed ones; f8 per
dozen is the general price for first quali-
ty!; $9 has been obtained tor a few extr-a
selected, other grades are selling at $S,
f i and $5. Forchoice Bride and Brides-
maid $12 is realized, while average stock
sells at $8 and $10 per hundred. John
Burton and George Andersou are about
the only ones cutting Brunner; these are
selling at from $3 to $6 per dozen, ac-
cording to quality. Cattleyas have been
in good demand, $6 per dozen being the
general price tor small lots. Bulbous
stock is selling very well so tar; tulips
at $4 per hundred, Romans at from
$2.50 to $1 and Paper Whites at $3 and
$4 per hundred. Carnations are going
very well and probably more choice
stock could be used. Prices range from
$1.50 to $3 per hundred. Violets do not
appear to be in brisk demand ; large lots,
mostly of second quality, can be bought
at buyers' prices; choice flowers selling
fairly well. Good mignonette sells at
$4; and valley at the same figure, very
little ot really first-class stock being
offered. Smilax is in ample supply, bring-
ing $15 per hundred tor average'stock.

The demand lor plants continues very
fair. Wanamaker had a large plant sale
this week. The prices asked early in the
week were at regular rates, but by
Wednesday they dropped 25 per cent.
Among the stock was quite a lot of the
Baby Primrose, Primula Forbesii,$l each
being asked for 6-inch stock on Monday,
and 75c. on Wednesday.

Roljert Scott & Son are sending in a
limited quantity of the new rose. Liberty,
for which $20 per hundred is obtained.
It is a good seller; the color being so
bright it is at once singled out by a cus-
tomer when seen in the show case.

W. A. .Manda, South Orange, N. J.-
and E. M. Wood, Natick, Mass., were In
this city the past week.

I'eunsylvania Horticultural Society.

The Institute meeting in connec-
tion with the Department of Agriculture
on Tuesday last was a great success-
two sessions were held— afternoon and
evening. Edwin Lonsdale presided, he
being the representative of the Society
on the Board of Agriculture. The certifl-
cateot the iSociety was awarded to E.
G. Hill & Co. for their new carnation
America ; to Francis Canning, gardener
to Mrs. Berwind, tor a grand plant of
Begonia iucarnata; to W. A. Manda tor
the new Cypripedium insigno variety
South Orange. Silver medals to John
Thatcher, gardener to Chas. Dlssell, Esq
for a fine plant ot Begonia Gloire de Lor-
raine, and to Heni-y T. Cllnkaberry, gar-
dener to C. G. Uoebllng, for Cypripedium
President McKinley (C. Harrlsianum v
C. insigneChantini).

Among Growers.

Theestabiishment of John Hackett,
62d and Elmwood avenue, is of great in-
terest now to carnation growers. He
has all the latest introductions under
cultivation, which are doing well, some
of them being tried under different tem-
peratures. C. A. Dana is very prolific,
especially under cool treatment. Alba
Superba Is also doing finely, and so far is
the best cropper of this season. Lily Dean
is doing very well and as seen here will
make any grower enthusiastic. White
Cloud is thought to be one of the beet in
its color and is flowering freely. There
are also some very promising seedlings
which are worthy of special attention.
This place is a model carnation plant,
being jierfectly free from any disease.
Air-slacked lime under and upon the
benches is used. This has proved an ex-
cellent preventive and to it is attributed
the freedom from disease.

Robert Craig & Son have just com-
pleted a large equal span house running
north and south. Eventually this house
will be put to palms, but now is ttlled
with lilies. It is equipped with the im-
proved Chadborn-Kennedy automatic
ventilator, there being two machines in
the house, one for each side— east and
west. On top of the house is a weather
vane; this is attached to a simple device
inside and controls the machines that
lift the ventilators. If the wind blows
from the east the west side ventilators
are opened and vice versa. It is evidently
a success, as here it is working well.

Robert Crawford, Jr., will next Sum-
mer be a railroad commuter, as he has
purchased a country place a few miles
out. This is a step in the right direc-
tion, as he deserves some good solid rec-
reation during the dull season.

David Rust.

Boston.

Market News.

Very little change in the market
conditions has been noticed here the past
week. Roses, just now, do very well.
Though there is no increase in price, the
supply has shortened up noticeably and,
as a rule, they are cleaned up pretty well
daily. A rather limited supply ot very
fine quality Beauty is being received, the
best of which average about $6 a dozen,
with grades running from $1 and $2 up-
wards. Bride and Bridesmaid havefallen
off in quality somewhat lately, the sup-
ply of extras being rather limited. Finest
quality roses of either of these varieties
make $15 and $16 a hundred, though
greater quantities ot good stock go at
$10 and $12. Meteor do fairly well at
$10 to $12, for fine grades.

Carnations are quite plentiful, espe-
cially Scott, which have become very
druggy. Many of them are very good.
Enormous quantities, however, are re-
ceived daily, lots of which go no farther
than the ice box. White carnations find
a very ready marketand make $2 a hun-
dred when good; extras bringing $2.50 ;
cheaper ones going at $1.50. Daybreak
are also favored with a fair demand, as
are red kinds. They make $1.50 to $2,
extras going higher. Fancy pinks aver-
age about $3 a hundred and generally
do pretty well.

Harrisii lilies and callas are good stock,
there being some demand for them right
along, principally for funeral work.
Good quality average $10 to .1fl2 a hun-
dred. Other bulbous stock is still scarce,
excepting hyacinths and Paper Whites,
which are very plentiful, going at $2 to
$2.50. Tulips make about $3 a hun-
dred, while daffodils average $4 to $5.'

Cattleyas and Dendrobium formosu'm
ot excellent quality are received at
Welch's, but unfortunately they find a
poor market here. It is strange that
there is not more demand for these very
flue specimens.

Violets are plentiful, in fact, an over-
stock, b^ing seen now in large quanti-
ties on the street. Very fine grades bring
but 75c. a hundred, with others selling
at 50c. and 60c. Valley is plentiful at $2
to $4. Mignonette does well at usual
prices. Stevia is plentiful. Small bunches
of pansles, nasturtiums, myosotis, wall-
flower, etc., also do well.

Bulbous stock in pans is now more in
eivdence among the Howerinsr plants in
the retail stores. Tulips, principally
Proserpine and Due van Tholi, daffodils
and hyacinths in pans sell very well at
60c. to 75c. a pan, wholesale, in 7 and
8-inch pans. Edgar and Sutermeister got
in the first daffodils, while Warren Ewell
held up his end on the tulips.
Jottings.

The Cetrey Letter Co.'s business is
again being carried on In this city by
Mrs. A. T. Cetrey, with Chas. L. Rasouz

aa manager. Their office is at 446 Tre-
mont street.

In the last issue the paragraph regard-
ing the Crowl Fern Co. should have read
" The Crowl Fern Co. are again control-
ing the Boston business where Good &
Waters were acting as agents."

F. J. N.

St. Louis.

Market News,

Along spell of dark, cloudy weather
has shortened the cut to such an extent
that there has been a deci-ied scarcity of
white Howers. Retail business has been
very good, especially in funeral work.

Roses are scarce and bring 6c. to 10c.
Violets are selling out pretty close. at
60c. per hundred. The only thing at all
plentiful is Scott carnations. Shipping
trade is hardly up to average.

There is no occasion now to give stock
away, as a fair price can be had for the
asking.

Notes.

R. J. Foster, who has recently been
in the wholesale business and formerly
connected with the Kreb's Floral Co.,
has started in, at retail, at 8th and Olive

street.

Club Meeting.

The regular meeting ot the Flor-
ists' Club was held on the 12th Inst., at-
tendance being rather slim. The meeting
was quite Interesting. The chrysanthe-
mum show committee reported nearly
enough money on hand to pay the bal-
ance of the 70 per cent, to be paid. Some
of the large contributors to the show,
while perfectly good, were hard to reach.
Hopes are entertained to have the bal-
ance shortly.

Tickets are out and all arrangements
completed tor the euchre party which
will be held on the 20th. The money
realized therefrom is to be applied to
paying off the Club prizes.

One new member, Gns Koenig, was
elected and application ot J. F. Wlndt to
membership was received, and read the
first time. Resolutions on the death of C.
Young were adopted, and copies ordered
sent to the bereaved family and spread
on the minutes. Resolutions were also
read and approved relating to the Great
World's Fair which this week wasdecided
upon to be held iu St. Louis in 1903,
which the Florist's Club endorsed as fol-
lows:

Resolved, that the St. Louia Florists' Club
hereby pledges Itself by and through its mem-
bershlp. now and to come, that they will use
their utmost endeavors and e.\ertions to
niake the Horticultural and Flortlcultural
features of said Exposition as near and aa
much Ota perfect success as it Is within their
P'jwer and scope to do; not only by their own
local efforts, but they will endeavor to enlist
the aid or the Society ot American Florists
and any and all other clubs and kindred so-
cieties, as well as Individuals engaged In our
calling, throughout the length and breadth of
the laud, to co-operate with us and assist us
in making tblsoccasion the greatest and best
exhibit of all Ho-ticultural products the
West and better still the whole country has
ever seen. •'

The Club has the privilege ot naming a
pupil to a scholarship at the Shaw Bo-
tanical Garden School. Young Mr
Moore was the only and fortunate can-
drdate.

. The Queston Box was quite a feature
at this meeting and was the means of
bnngrng out quite Interesting remarks
from Messrs. Tesson and Michel on the
subjects ot Business Prospects, and The
Policy of Future Chrysantuemnm Shows
Carnations Evanston and a white seed-
ling from Mr. Ude called No. 2 were
placed on exhibition. The first named
was reported an Improvement on Tidal
Wave; it has good stem, calyx and sub-
stance. IJde's seedling is a large sized
white, feood in every respect except stem,
wlilch was rather weak. Several flowers
came from one plant, however, and it is
thought thatcullivation will remedy the
defect, and then it will be a varietv ot
decided merit. g q g

Lincoln, Neb.

The Neljraska Horticnltur-al Society
met here January 10 for a three dav^
session. Papers were read by L c
Chapin on the Nebraska floral eihibi't at

hv j'ViZ^l""'""'"'",' !;^Position,a poem
by L. Henderson, of Omaha, and talks
were given by W. J. Hesser anj J h!
Hadkinson. ^ u. xi.

The Society elected the following offl-
cers: President, George A Marshall nf
Arlington ; vice-president, j.H^Hal^^'i"'

eL^o%lneTa^:- t'"''''™^-, Peter Young!

Xhe F=i-orisxs* Exchange.

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Echoes from the Alleys.

New York.— The New York Florists'
Bowling Club has issued a challenge to
the Flatbusb Club for a match game on
Monday, February 13, at 3 o'clock in
the afternoon.

St. Louis. — Ten florists met last Mon-
day night and enjoyed good sport, roll-
ing very good games. Mr. Finlayson,
from indications, was high man, he rolls
a very even high average game at all
times. C. C. S.

Cleveland, O.— The meeting of the
bowling club on Monday evening last
was not so well attended as the meeting
one week before. However, a pleasant
evening was spent by all present. Fol-
lowing are the scores:

12 3 Totals

Jaa. Eadle 128 126 173 427

A. Graham 141 118 189 398

H. Hart 88 114 94 296

A.Hart 115 137 131 383

P.J.Bauer 92 69 121 282

1786

S N.PentlcoBt 143 174 142 459

Gordou Gray 128 124 129 881

Jan. WilBOn 96 149 124 3U9

Fred. Aul 90 90 86 206

Chas Graham 130 185 127 442

1917
G. A. T.

Platbnsh, N. Y. — After a prolonged
absence, through sickness, I). Y. Mellis
was again seen on the alleys Thursday'
night. Papa Zeller was our absentee.
J. H. Taylor, of Uaryside, was a visitor,
and a pleasant evening was spent. Fol-
lowing are the scores made:

1 2

C. Wocker 88 109

P. Rllev 144 145

D. Y Mellis 121 142

C. WiiTiier 69 85

E. Diillli-donze 141 174

W. J. .Stewart 106 93

W. I'roHser 184

669 932

I.. Schmutz lis 121

A. Zeller 140 156

J. H. Tro.T : 148 1:^5

H. Uailledouie 105 136

J. I Kaynor 147 123

J.H.Taylor 81 86

739 757

Minneapolis. — The Twin City Bowl-
ing Club made the following scores at its
first regular meeting on January 10.
The scores are not quite up to Brother
Scott's at Buffalo or Beneke's at St.
Louis, but will improve. Watch 'em
grow until the trophy is won at Detroit.

1 2 S 4 5

G. Malmqulst 131 96 123 144 127

E. Nagel 143 100 122 144 106

G, Will 97 112 91 105 104

E. Swahn 84 112 93 113

O. Will 73 60 141 98

J. Hartman 79 101 97

R. S. WeeslinfC 90 75 103

G. MoDson 98 76 80 97 90

Carlson 70 64 74 122 108

A. S, Swanson 91 80 68

Chicago — The scores and averages
made at the weekly roll of the Chicago
Florists' Bowling Club, Friday evening,
January 13, were as follows:

1st 2d 3d 4th ave.

G. Asmus 162 161 186 132 160

O. L Grant 168 155 128 117 142

John Zech 140 142 141

r. Slollery 130 139 146 143 139

C. BalluH 109 129 143 134 I'^S

G. Stollery 123 104 164 116 126

A. Lange 128 114 136 126

J. .S Wilson 129 101 102 171 125

E. WlntersOD 105 113 120 143 120

C. McKellar 125 117 126 95 115

J. Degnan 126 113 109 104 118

J. Hartshorne 125 109 110 104 112

H C Rowe 110 92 123 121 111

P.J Hauawlrth.. 105 130 97 98 107

A.Henderson 105 98 97 116 104

W. KreitUnK 85 89 98 125 99

Milwaukee.

Carl Baumgarten died January 10,
after a lingering illness. Mr. Baumgar-
ten was one of the pioneer florists of this
city.

There is nothingsogoodthatlt will sell
itself. Advertising is a nece8sit.y, and
the most successful firms make the most
liberal provision for it.— Hide and
Leather.

NOTICE TO GROWERS

If you grow Cut Flowers of any variety we
are iu a position to give you the highcBt mar-
ket price for them. Returns made every week.

FRANK S. HICKS, Wholesale Florist,

110 Livingston St., Brooklyn, N. T,

SITUITIONS WINTED.

Rata, 10 cents per line (8 words), each In-
aertlon. Cash with order. This rate appUee only
tu Bltuatlon wanlfd adverttsemenlB and wben eet
Bolld, without display. When letters are addressed id
our careadd lOcts. to cover expense of forwardiDR.

A 1 ROSE RFOwer wants poaltion, slnRle, strictly
■^^ sober, win work for $25.00 a month and board.
Address. C. Schuliz. 117th Ave.. New Brijthtou.N. Y.

CITUATiON wanted by practical flurlsL. German,
^ BiuBle. 24 years' experience in cut flowers and
pot p.auis; best references. Address SuO tiuuth
lliRb St., OolumDus, Uhio.

CITUATION wanted, by a man. 35. reference as
^ tu rude t<ruwl tig, American Beauty a specialty ;
succesalul propagator. Address. Hose Grower,
care of Kloribts' Exchani^e.

CITUAilON wanted, by German gardener.slngle,
'■-' middle aKe.2o years'experiencelnall branches,
competent; capable to taae charse. Address Y,
cure of Florists' Bxchan^e.

QITUATiON wanted, as second man or assistant
*^ ouflrst-class private place, by competent green-
house man, outside experience. Kxoellent ref-
erence. M.. care i- lorlsts' Exchange.

AX^ANTED, situation as nursery foreman or man-
ager; life experience with some oi the largest
Arms in the U. S.. good plantsman and botanist;
best references. Foreman, care Florists' Exchange.

A YOUNG man.sonof a florist, 20 years old. wants
•^*- to extend his knowledge in cuinuierclal place
or florist store. New Jersey, New York, or Ctmuec-
ticut preferred. Address F.J. Langenbach, Florist,
Norwich, Conn.

riAKDENEK. single, middle age, of lonj: experi-
^-* ence, wishes position, commercial or private
good reterences from foimer employer. Address
J. N., care Brldgeman's Seeo store, 87 K. VJih Sr
New York City.

OITUATIUN wauted, as working foreman, by an
*^ experienced florist, capable ot managing a
place where a general Honst businesB is carried
on; married, ane 37. Address Ambitious, cam
Florists' Exohanpe.

OITUATIUN wauted as foreman, by a skillful
'--' rose and carnation grower, and all-round man -
sober and reliable. 19 years' experience: age 3;i'
married; best r.f references. Address Florist iti*
care Florisis' Exchangf.

CITUATION wanleil by yoang man, age 30. mar-
*-^ ried; uu(ler^tands greenbuuee work, well cap-
able of taking charge, mse growing preferred
flr»t-clafls reference. Address M. Walsh. lOOJack-
»on ATe,. Prov'dence. H. 1.

QITUATION wanted, by young man, 30 years of
^ age, 17 years' experience in all branches, able
to take obarge of small establishment ; commer-
cial plat^e, state of Mass. or New York preferred
Address Box lU, Dubois. Pa. ^"«l«^^Bu.

CITUATION wanted as grape grower, well up in
^ Colmar, Cannon Hall and Muscat of Alex-
andrhi. or where ferns, roees. 'mums, palms, cu-
cumbers. Tomatoes or strawberrits are specialties
H. W . care Floristfi' Exchange.

r^AKDENBRand Florist. 31, asMstant. 18 ypars'
■^ experience on flrst-class private and com-
mnrclal places, wants sttuatton. private or florist
store; good decorator, best referencen. Address
Albert Schultz, 610 Mott Avenue, New York.

A GERMAN, single. 28. 12 years' experience all
around man, well up In cut flowers, roses
carnations, 'mums and general greenhouse stock-
good propagator, wants situation. G. Kleiner, care
of H Schmidt. Florist. 23« Bast Uth St.. New York

WAN-rED. sltnatlOD. by a young man who has
had Ave years' experience in the business
and wishes to extend his knowledge; Bast pre-
ferred, private or commercial ; good references
Tount Florist. 68 Duval St.. Germaotown. Phlladel-
phlfl. Pa.

TO THE SEED TRADE.

Seedsman of large experience In every branch of
the business Is open for engagement as traveleror
salesman. Address C. C. Link, No. 8 Barclay Street
New York. '

SITUATION WANTED

By thoroughly experienced planteman, 18
years in the business.

Address THOKOD6H,

Care of Florists' Exchange.

Mention the riorlstB' Exchange when writing.

HELP WINTED

WANTED.

Young man. 18 or 20 years of age, for general
greenhouse work ; state references. Address

OARREAU BROS..
Boulevard nod Graham St., Jersey City, N.J.

WANTED

Young man acquainted in nursery business;
state experience and wages expected to

V, A. VANICEK, Newport, R. I.

^W ANTED.

A Beedeman In a New York store ; only those con'
versant with the business wanted. State reference.
GOOD I^EEDS,

cure Florists' Exchange.

W^ ANTED.

A Strong boy In a New York seed store to assist as
porter; must be acquainted with seeds.

STORE, care Florists' Exchansre.

WANTEO.

A reliable hustling florist to take charge of five
greenhouaes; must know how to grow rosea; reply
with reference and state wages expected.

F,'* care of Florists' Exchange.

GOOD CHANCE.

"Wanted a young man with a few hundred dollars, as
partner and manager of a place situated near depot, In
a wealthy New Yoik suburban town; 7,500 feet of
glass ; good home trade.

Address N. A. C, care of Florists' Exchange.

WANTED.

A thoroughly experienced man for green-
bouse, one who underatauda filling Fern-
eries and Decorating, and familiar with
store work, also a flrst-class salesman and
maker-up. None but experienced need apply
HART,
1000 Madison Ave., New York

WANTED.

A reliable man as assistant rose grower.
Only those who have been employed In flrst-
class places and have good reference need
apply. Wages $35.00 per month and board.

DEAN iSc CO., Little Silver, N.J.

MISCELLINEOUS WINTS.

WANTED TO RENT.

Eight or ten rose and carnation houses. In good shape,
near Philadelphia or New York, or would take charge
for wages and coninileslon. Addrees. with pflrtkulars,
41, care FloriHts* Excliauge.

WANTED.

Three hundred (300) European Lindens, 2

and 3^ inches diameter.

V. A VANICEK, Nurseries, Newport, R. I.

W^ AN TED

16,000 SMII.AX PLANTS, from seed bed.
Cheap for cubh.

WM. E. ROSE, Sing Sing, N. T.

'WANTED.

To Rent or Buy, a suitable florists' place
of about 12,000 feet of glass, hot water heated,
with one or two acres of ground and dwelling
house ; accessible to the Mth Street, New York
Market.

I.. I,., P. O. Box 64, Whitestone, N. r.

W^ ANTED.
PLANTS of Ro.<ie

MA CAPUCINE.

Address M. C, care Florists' Exchange.

WANTED TO RENT

8,000 to 12,000 feet of glass. New
England states preferred, must be
in good shape ; would come in on
shares in well established, good pay-
ing business. Address with particu-
lars,

BUSINESS,

care Florists' Exchange.
Mention trlia Florists' Eixobanss when writing.

FOR SAEE.

Engine and Pump, a Webster gas or gasoline 2^^
horee power Engine, and a 3 plunger puwer pump,
ciniiplete, as good as new, sold for want of use; will
pump and lift WKIO gallons of water 20 feet high In one
hour, cost .10 cents a day to run It. will be sold for half

Srlce to a quick buyer; also wooden tank, holding
)0U gallons, a splendid outfit for Irrigation.

"WM. G. SAL.YFORn, Florist,

Pouglikeepsie, N. V.

L. USSING'S "'••■KS.JT'"'

I 17 W. 30th St., Telephone 1615 38th.

WITH E. G. BRADSHAW.
SELL, RENT OR EXCHANGE AT ALL TIMES.

RARE OPPORTUNITY, fX'.5: '^lYi

paying florist business, uptown west side, New
York, for sale very reasonably to quick buyer;
good reasons for selling-.

M. H., care Florists' Exchange.

PUBEIC SAEE

of Real £8tate. Greenhouges and well estab-
lished Florist Business.

Thursday, Feb. 16th, 1898,

1 will sell out my entire greenhouse plant,
including dwelling. Sale to commence at

2 o'clock P.M.

W. R. SHEL3IIRE,

Avondale, Chester Co., Pa

FOR SALE.

First-class paying greenhouses, not old or
run down, but modern in construction and
paying 25 per cent, clear on price ashed for
the property; in a city of 10,000 inhabitants,
with no opposition and only 20 mile* from a
city of 600,000 people, one of the best cut flower
markets in the U. S. This is a snap; nothing
like it ever offered. Write for description.

G. J., care Florists* Exchange.

FOR sai^e;.

All Old KHtabllsbed Busiuess.

Wholesale and retail bulb and seed buelncBS of one of
the largest firms In the country. Includes several
milium seed packets, vegetable seed boxes, lawn grass
cartons, and all fixtures; large stock of good flower
and vegetable seeds, grass se^d. bulbs, etc ; complete
wholesale and retail directories ; nearly^SOUO customers,
good will of the business, etc., etc. Yearly business,
$i0.000 to *5O,0OU. For particulars, address
**BIi; BAKGAIN."

care Florists* Excbanse.

FOR SAEE.

Two well established greenhouses, 20 x 120 ft.
besides 3 vacant lots, a large dwalliog house
and stable; located adjourning cemote y, a
tlrst-class business locality. For full particulars
address

G. W. KEX^ER,

432 N. lltb St., AllentowD. Pa.

FOR SALK OR TO RFNT

Greenhouse property in the Greater New
Y'.rk, seven (7) acres of land ; sixty thousand
(60,100) t-quare feet of glass, planted with roses
and carnations; also stable, wagon house,
horse and wagons, and dwelling houses. Will
rent part of the greenhouses if desired. Terms
very low, just enough to cover interest and
taxes. Apply

JOHN R. FRA9HR,

153 E. 8l8t St., ^ew Yorfc,

FOR SAI.F.

Two Greenhouses. 4000 feet of glass, with
stock and tools. Will rent or sell ground. 20
minutes from Philadelphia. At station. Pai-
ticulars at

H. F. MICHELt, Seedsman,

1018 Market St., Phila., Pa.

FOR sai^e:.

AT A BIG BARGAIN. My entire stock
of Palms, Ferna and Decorative Plants, with
a well established wholesale business.

Stock consists in part of 25.000 Latanlas,
in 8. 4 and 6 inch pots. 10,000 Arecas, in 3, 4,
6 and 6 inch pote. 4000 Kentian. in 4, 5, and 6
inch potp, 10,000 to 13,000 of other varie-
ties of Palms, 8000 to 10,000 Ferns and
Selaglnellas.

Six houses, 136 feet long, heated by steam,
good boiler, sheds and plenty of water.

Will sell itock and houses and lease portion
of ground, or will sell farm of 60 acres, 36 acres
well planted in fruit. Good dwelling of 11
rooms. Reasons for selling— age, poor health,
and a desire to rest. For further information
and special low prices on large orders, addrees

Mr. J. RHSSER,

Plattsiuoutli, Nef>.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

62

ThB F=L.0RISTS' EXCHHNGl

... GERANIUMS...

Routed cuttloKa of Grunt. La Favorite and Beauty
PoiteTlne. »i.OU per 100; »!J.OJ per loOU. Standard
s«irt8. oiirBeleciion. $1.UU per ICO; |O.UU per It 00.
PARIS DAISim Marguerites. «l UO per lUO.
ALTERNANTHEKA8, red and yellow. 60 ctfl. per

100; «4.iO per lUOU.
OlANT SWKET aLYSSUM. 60 cts. per 100. by uiall.
AQKRArUil, blue ;ind white. 60c. per lOO, by mail.
Cash with order.

C. A. HARRIS & CO., Delanson, N.Y.

Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing.

'f

Per 100

BEG0N1A&— Incarnata elgantes f2.00

" Rex, mlied, Mrs. Pollock 2.00

** " 30 varletlea, named 4.00

COLECS-50 varieties 1.00

Mixed »5.00perl000 .60

**' Separate colors 6.00 " .75

AGERATUM 1.00

GEKANinMS-Mlxed 1.00

" Separate kinds 1.50

" Bronze 1.50

" Silver Leaf, Rose scented 1.50

Mme. Sallerol 1.25

LEMON VERBENA 1.50

VINCA VARIEOATA 1.25

IMPATIENS SULTANI— Assorted 2.00

PELARGONIUMS— Assorted, named

POTTED PLANTS.

BEGONIAS— Incamata glgantea. 2!^ Inch

" Rex, mixed, 2|e Inch 4.00

•' 30 named varietlCB, 2)^ Inch.. 6.00

CINERARIAS-Best strain 3.00

ASPARAGUS— PlumoBUB and Sprengerl 6.00

IMPATIENS SULTANI-Assorted 3.00

GEKANIUMS— Silver Leaf 4.00

LEMON VERBENA 4.00

FORGET-ME-NOT— Wlnter-flowerlng 3.00

VINCAS— 2Inch. $2.00perl00; 3 Inch, extra.... 4.00

Write for prices on other stock or for large quantities.

Terms Cash or C. O. D.

GREENE A UNDERHILL, Watirtowfl, N.Y.

M*»ntlon rh« P^o^tBt•' Ghcohansre wlien ■wrltlBK

READ THIS AND LET US HEAR FROM YOD.

Our Geraulums are grown in fldteand
ill Boil. iiur BOitutiuu, $1.60 per lUU ; tU.OU per
lOJU. Mme. Sahert'i, iQ Una, tlie sume, aud
mime price. Hose Geraniums $3.0U per lOii.

A tew Ibousand oC S. A. Nutt, E. G. Hill,
Iteaute Poiievine, La favorite, in 2 m. pi>lK, at
$^0.0U per ItJOU. HMppy ThouRhi, and Huse
linraiiiiiin-i, 'Z\^ >n. p 'M, rS OU per lOU.

Giant Alyssuni, ^Vb hi puis, $3 00 per
100; r.iu.ed cuiunK-. »l OU p.rr 100.

As eratom, blue aud white, 60 cts- per 100 ;
$.>,iHi pei- 1' 0 t

PucbsiaB* standard sorts, $1.60 per 100;
$12 uj i.er lUUU; 2J^ in. poti*, $3 00 per 100.

Feverfcsv* Little Gem, from tlatg, $1.25
per lOU: $Hliiii i.nr lltO'l,

Double Petunias, $1.50 per 100. -

Salvia, spieiideris and ttedmaa. $1 per KiQ.

Heliotrope, 6 varieties, $I.uO per 100;
$9.iHI per HIOi.

Vlncas* var, cuttings, $1 25 per 100. 4 in.
Btni:k. tlnf', $8.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000.

Coleus, all the best varieties, Verechaf-
feini and Queen, 75 cts. per 100; $6.00 per U'OO.
Coleus in variety. 60 cte. per li)0 ; $5.00 per 1000.

The ahov" are rooted cuttings except where
noted. t^^Cash rausi accompany all orders.

J.E.FELTHOUSEN.Scheneotady.N.Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

He'B going to sell his fine

MaMMOTU VERBBNA8,

all wfll rooted and true
to nanie, until Jan. 25,
at tide, per 100; t-l.lO per
liKh); yea. ADtX/reefro/n
(id iliteaHeM, and we
gimrautee satisfaction
and (tafe arrival to all
parts Mf U. S. and Cana-
da. We do not send
cmt any 18y8 seedlings
either, ours are all ilie
beetstandard Manimotb
which we yiiii'iiutcc tu please >ou.
Hli:i'10TK4>rK. lU vara., 81k;. per 100; *6.nn per lOOO.
A<«Klt ^TIJM, Cope's Fet, blue; Lady Isabel, while,

50c. per lUJ; trl.OO per 1000.
t'OLKt'S, W best named varfl.,70c. a 100; $6.00al000.
FTCHSIA!^. named vars.. $1.2.5 per 100.
CAItN ATIOSr*. Wm. Scott and McGo wan, $1 00 per
100; $9." 0 per 1000.

TESTIMONIAL.

rhlladelphla. Pa. Dec. 27, '98.
C. Hdmpkli*. Dear sir: We told you last year wben
we Bent you our order for 50LK) Verbenas tbiit we would
be your cuHtomcr tlila year If the Verbenas gave satis-
faction. VVe must say they did Enclosed ploaoe find
$20.00 for .""/MJO more. Yours truly, Uenniwon Bpohi.

l{etiieint)er we prepay mall and express cbarges on all
rooted cuttings. SiafTbnt Casli I'leuwe.

C. HUMFELD, Clay Cen.er, Kan.

THE BOOTED CDTTING SPECIALIST.
Mention th(» F'orlBtfl' Exchange when writing.

FOR EXCHANGE

<iERA\IIi:»IS, lioiii 21-. In. P"lB anil from Tiata,
of tliebest varWnlcHi.f .ii.iihlf ni(\r<i and lieet varieties
iif single nLlxe.l; also II KM OTIiO I'K. IVY
GEIJANM :>IS and ll.tlE. rSAl.EltOI, from

will Exchnnfire for rooted cuttings of MRS.
FISHKR and DAYBREAK CAENATIONS. Write
what you have at once.

FRA\K L. RUMREY, Stoughton, Mass.

Ilox. 121.-95 PLEASANT ST.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Brcant Rose, Mrs. Taylor and others,
2in., $200 per 1011; $15.00 per lOOU

DCPnNIAQ Flowering, THnRSTONiA, A.

DtUUIilMO Guttata, Feasti, Alba.
PiCTA and other good varieties, SH in., $2.60
per 100 ; 3 and 3!^ in., $3.50 per 100.

VINCA MAJOR ZZ:n'.,Teltt'-
MANICATA BEGONIAS

Well colored, stronK plants, 3 in., $2.50 per
doz. ; 3V3 in., $3 00 per doz.

IVY GERANIUMS l7J.'T^r ^"t:-

strong, ready for 3H or i in., $2.5U per lOU.
....CASH, PLEASE....

A.J.BALDWIN,Kewark,Ohio.

Mention the Plorlatu' Eichanr^ wh<*n «rrltlng

Some Tiiinss Yod waot

RUDBKCKIA. "Golden Glow." 3}4 In. puta, $4.00 per
100. Achillea. " Tbe Pearl." 3!^ lu. pots. *4.()0 per lOU.
Coreopsis L\nceolata. Shi !"■ pota. *4 UO per lOO.
Hardy Polox, assorted, 3!^ In. pots, fl.lK) per 100.
Statick Armeria, from 3j^ In pots, |3.I10 per lOU.
Begonia Argentea Guttata. Z\4 1q. pots. $3.00 per
100. Fuchsias, extra strong plants, from 2 In. pots.
all labeled, $2. 00 per 100. Begonia Vernon, white. 2
In. pots, $2.0<.) per li>0. Rex Hkqonias, from '6^4 In.
pots, beautiful plants, at $1.00 per 100. Japan Iris,
field-grown, *4.1W per lOlt. UW Emily Pierson
Carnation, very heavy. $4.00 per l(H>. Begonias,
good assortment, 8 varieties, from 2 In. pots, $2.00
per IHO.

Enough extras added to more than pay expressage.

GERANIUMS

Cnsli, Please.

EDWARD B. J&GKSON, Stamford, Conn.

\ff>ntlr.n thp Florists' BxchanRe when writing.

Semi-double
and double
Harrison'
Kicard. Poi:
tevlne, Ac _

teon. Grant, Bonnat. Nutt, Buchner, Kelway, Theo-"
crlte, Danglede, and many other standard and new
varieties; routed cuttings, JllO.OU per 1000; $1.35
per lOi , by mall. Replanted, extra strong, tine.
$13.50 per 1000.
Pni Flic ^^^ ^^^ yellow, $6.00 per 1000; fancy,
wULCUO superb bright colors, 25 vars.. $5.00 per
1000; 65 cts, per 100, by mall. 250 of any plants at
lOoO rates, by express.
Finest bedding BEG(»MAS, DOITBI.E PETtl-
NIAS, fSCAULET S*At;E, ETC, Full list
of STOCK ready.

[^"Casb, please. We add plants for discount.
DAMIICL l£.HERR,I,aiicaster,Pa
Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

100,000 VERBENAS.

THE CHOICEST VARIETIES
■ ^^ \^ ^^ W hi 1^ Wmm ^ tm «-a ^m IN CULTIVATION.

Fln« pot plants, $2.60 perlOO ; $20.00 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings, 76 cts. per 100 ; $6.00 per 1000 ;

$50.00 per 10,000.

•*NO RUST OR TU^ILDEini*

Packed light and satisfaction guaranteed. Send for circular.

We are the largest grow era of Verbenas in the country. Our plants cannot be surpaFscd

'Jt°4V°° J-^' DILLON, Bloomsburg. Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

VERBENAS.

Clean, healthy stock, 12 excellent
sorts, strong- plants, 2 inch pots,
$3 per 100; $25 per looo.

Rooted Cuttings.

$x per 100; $6 per looo.

MICHEL PLANT and BULB CO.

Magnolia and Tower Grove tves., St. Louis, Mo.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Double Fringed Petunias

DREER'S
SUPERB

,OK thirty-live years
we have made a
Specialty of the
PETUNIA. This year
we again offer a set of
fifteen varieties, unsur-
passed either in this
country or abroad. The
plants are well estab-
lished in three-inch pots,
full of vigor and will
furnish quantities of cut-
tings in a short time.

These plants must not
bo compared in price with
rooted cuttings or plants
just potted off. The sot is
composed of the finest colors, especially suited for the retail trade. $1 .00 per doz. ;
$8.00 por 100. Theset of 15 varieties for $1.25. DOUBLK FRINGED PETUNIA
SEED, our own saving, 75 cents per 500 seeds ; $1 .50 per 1000 seeds.

HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when •writing.

Brooklyn, N. Y.

Florists here are liept quite busy at
present; transient trade is not so brisk
but church decorations for weddings
have been numerous lately helping to
make this the busiest season that has
been experienced in several years. Last
week James Mallon's Sons tilled an order
for a large basket of flowers which was
sent to Albany, a Democratic senator
from Brooklyn being the recipient. The
body of the basket contained 500 Ameri
can Beauty roses and the handle was
trimmed with orchids and lily of the
valley.

Since the death ol T. Clark, the florist
of Fort Green Place, this old established
business is beintj successfull.v carried on
by Mrs. Clark and her daughter. A gen-
eral business is done here, the condition
of which is very satisfactory at the pres-
ent time. J. C.Boyle, 779 Fulton street,
flnds the plant trade very good — far in
excess of other years. C. W. Crawbuck,
926 Fulton street, does a fine business in
cut flowers, etc. Sickness among the
help at this store handicapped the pro-
prietor very much in doing recent deco-
rations; flveemployes being laid up with
the grip at one time. C. E. Applegate,
17 Putnam avenue, has one of the best
equipped stores in Brooklyn. At the
time of our visit a long counter was
completely filled with tastily arranged
funeral designs ready to be sent out.
Mr. Applegate has a reputation tor high
grade work inchurch decorating and the
arrangement of flowers in general. John
F. Ruddy, 492 Sumner avenue, has been
but three years established, but by per-
sistent effort he has built up a good
trade, the amount of business the pres-
ent season being very satisfactory. M.
C. Hall, 18 Crescent street, grower and
retailer, built a new rauge of greenhouses
last Fall. This location is near Cypress
Hills Cemetery and a general cut Bower
and plant trade, coupled with the plant-
ing and caring for grave lots, is carried
on. A. L. Miller, Jamaica avenue, finds
that old flowering plant, Eupatorium,
still very profitable t<i grow. This is
brought on the benches to succeed chry-
santhemums, and at the present time,
January 17, the plants are literally cov-
ered with flowers which Mr. Miller flnds
sell well at this time of the year. Dahlia
Camellieflora is grown extensively ; these
are brought to flower In May in 5-incb
pots and are very desirable. Echeverlas
and sempervirens.lu their different varie-
ties, are grown in large quantities, also
cannas, digitalis and dianthus. May-
nard Duley, cor. Conway street and
Bushwick avenue, commenced business
five months ago. New greenhouses are
lu course of construction and a general
florist trade is being done. Mr. Duley is
gratified with the amount of business
gained so far. W. C. Krick, of 1287
IJroadway, is doing a larger trade
than ever before. The past holiday
trade exceeded all expectations in all
lines. Mr. Krick has novel electrical
arrangements for his show windows
that are very attractive. The lights are
generated from a dynamo in rear of
store, which also supplies the dwelling
with light and furnishes the power neces-
sary tor the different saws used in the
manufacture of the well-known Krick's
letters. The number of orders coming
in tor these letters at presenttime would
indicate that the florist business gener-
ally throughout the land is gradually
approaching a more healthy condition.

Detroit.

We have four growers who are having
a curious experience with roses this Win-
ter. They ail procured their soil from a
flat near a creek, soil which the rain and
snow had washed down from a hill for
ages. It had been pastured by sheep and
was thought to be the ideal soil. The
plants started, made a strong growth
and looked healthy, but all at once they
began to turn a pale, sickly green, and
to die out, until there are not enough left
to fill one-quarter of the space. All are
affected alike. Can any rose grower tell
us what the trouble is? Rag.

GERANIUMS, ZONALE

2^ in. p lis m-iiiy VHrieties, double and single, while, pink, salmon, scarlet and
crlm»iMl, ii.m nnr IOC.

eERAMIlTsiS, Sirs. PollocU, Bismarck, Happy Ttaouglit.

m in. $3 m per luo. Dime. Sallerol, -"Va in., $1.50 per luu.
COI.EVS, splonrtici varieties, 2Vi in.. $1.76 per 1110.
PBTVMIAS, DOr BI.E,2H in., $2.51) per 100.
Mention Uie FlojisU' Exch&nge when wrltlDS.

C. W. WEATHERBY.

GblllJEOtlie, Mo.

January 21, 1899.

Thb I=lorists* Exchttngb.

63

ALL Nurserymen, Seedsmen, and Florists'
wishing to do businesB with Europe should
send for the

"Horticultural pmiser"

This is the British Trade Paper, being read
weekly by all Horticultural traders; it is also
taken by over lOiO of the best Continental
houses. Annual subscription to cover coat
of postage, 75 cents. Address

KDIXORS OF XHE "H. A."

Chilwell Nurseries, NOTTS, ENGLAND.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

HOTBED MATS

Made of the best rye straw and
tarred marlin. Prices, 6 x 6. 90 eta. ;
3x6, 50 cts. 5 per. cent off tor cash.

PERKINS BROS., Kingston, N. J.

MANUFACTUREH8.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

SHEEP MANURE

Oleanedand prepared ezpreiilr for florliti' nie.
Ton will find It the gennlne artlote. For reference
to It! belnir flrit-oUB8 I refer yoa to Henrr F.
Mlobell. 1018 Market Street, Phlla.. Pa. Trial basi
of UO Iba., $2.K; per ton, tiS.OO. H ton at ton rate.
Caib with order.

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

IOI2 Ontario St., PHILA., PA.

Mention the Plorlsta* Exchange when writing

COMBINING the
^ qualities of an
absolute insect exter-
minator with those of
a vigorous fertilizer.
Recommended and In
use by the foremost
florists and nureerymen
In the land. For Sale at
the Keed Stores.

ROSE MFG. CO.,

Niagara Falls, NewYork
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

TOBACCO DUST

Ton. $12.00; 14 ton, $6.75; W ton, 83.7.5:

1110 11)8., 11.00.

SFFDS OF ALL KINDS. Wholesale

''"^•-•-''J and Hetnil. Catalogue Free.

Lemon Oil, Nikoteen, Sheep Manure. &c.

GRIFFITH & TURNER CO., Baltimore, Md.

205 tu :il3 NOUTIl PACA STRKKT.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Tobacco Stems

FHESH, CLEAN, STRONG.
800 pound bales, $1 ,50. Ton, $9.00

FreHli Importutlon UIIOUDnnU OniUfU
Uenuino Enellsh fflUonnUUffl OrAIlN

$6.50 per 100 lbs.

H. G. F4UST & CO., 'Ai'^r.^.; PHIL*., Pi.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

GROUND RECARBONATED.

CHARCOAL

Mijfod with earth, prevents mould

and gives rich color to plants. . . .

$2.50 per bbl. Cash -wltti order.

L. S. BROWN

33 Lyman St., Springfield, Mass.
Mention the Florists' Elxchange when wrlUns-

The Harrisii Disease . . ,

Can be prevented bv Immersing the bulbs for
five hours Id a solution of ... .

KRAFT'S PLANT TONIC, 99 percent.

This bas been conclusively proven by experiments
at Lincoln Park, ClilCttgo. The Tonic alio kills
Hard Shelled Scale, Mealy Bug, and

other Insect pests witliout Injury to the plant
Send for circular and price list '

KRAFT PLANT TONIC CO., Rockford, III.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

GEORGE RIPPERGER,

SHEEP MANURE

I have now on hand a large quantity of
Al SHKEP MANUiiE. ^f tiend for Price
List and Sample

?I'^^ry"L*v?„Vh"'^t'.'- LONG ISLAND CITY.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

STANDARD ♦ POTS.

We are now ready to supply a superior
quality of Pots in unlimited quantities.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.

A. H. HEWS & CO.,

NORTH CAMBRIDGE, - MASS.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

THE

BEST!

|FOR SALE BY

Seed Stores.

For Free
Pamphlet,
write to
lodibtillb

[Spirit Cured
Tobacco Co.

Louisville, Ky

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

BEST IN THE WORLD

For Stringing and Tying Purposes.

Made In green and fancy colors. Price. J1.25 per lb.
Send for Samples.

JOHN C. MEYER & CO., Boston, Mass.

87 SUMMER STREET.
Mention the Florlstj' Exchanire when writing.

RED TOWERS BRAND

BONE MEAL

FOR FLORISTS

100 II). bii?, »1.75 200 ll>. bag, S.5.35

Vi ton, S7.50 Vz ton, «I14.50

1 ton, «128.«0

F. O. B. lirlcigeport, Conn.

— ALHO —

Odorless Lawn Dressing

and

....Garden Fertilizers.

TERMS, CASH WITH ORDER

RED TOWERS GREENHOUSES

HACKENSACK, N. J.

Mention the Florists' ExohanK« when wrltlnx.

iBlllltiBlillH
fcOMPANf

W3-7I9WHAW0N1

Vhiladelphiai "

IStandapd

>0T5.

BRANni WAREHOUSES I
■•arnej Bnd W»tUI4e A*ena», Jer»«y City, N.J.
Jukftoa Its. M Pcaraon St., Loof IsUnd Clty^ N. T.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS!

Packi-il ill snmll crat<-
Prlce per crntc
1500 2 in. pots In crate, $4.88

'!isy lo liaiujli;.

Prk'e pcT crate
100 7 in. pots in crati-, ?:l m

50 S ■ -

50 9
5010
2411
2412
1214
6 16

15(1021,1 '" ■• 5.25

1500 2U " " 6(10

10003 " " 5.(K1

500 3>^ " " 3.63

5004 ■' '• 4.50

2005 " " 2.76

100 6 " " 2.20

Seed pans, same price as pots.

of Cjilnders for t:ut Flowers. llanKiug V

Ten per cent, for casii witli order. Address

HILFINCER BROS. POTTERY,

OR... FORT EDW/ARO, N. Y.

August Kolker & Sons. New Yorlc At:ents.

.52 Pey Street, New York City.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

2.50

5.00
3.60
4.80
4.80
4.50

Send for price iist
Etc.

YGUR^fl

WITH THE INCOMPARABLE- t

BORDEAUX NOZZLE

used en '•n-.irl.l\ II,.. |" St.r.n t],- .tullils t J

,,S": KEROSENE sUl-i^^

THE DEMING CO.. SALEM. OHIO.

Tut.-ly« vanetie.H of .--iimyi^rs. I>l'.)||>snF fill, I 1 llll
ALL Kl\ns. Wriu- ..sor^ur ii^u-\ \Vesl*r.i "" ' " "'
tils, lli-nniaii & niihlH-lI, ( Kirairo. Ills.

Catalugue and formulas mailed FREE.

M«*ntlon the Florists' Exchange when writing

Neponset Flower Pots

Made of Waterproof Cardboard,
of nice Terra Cutta colur.

Terms-Net cash with order. If oriiered shipped by
freiffhi, add 5U cents cartnffe.
Packed tu Groaa VVeiyht
Size Crates of per 1000 puts Per 100 Per lOOi

2Mlnch 1000 about 20 lbs 10 23 »2 20

2}Z '■ 1000 " 23 *' 30 2 40

;i " 1000 " 31 " 45 8 90

3W " iOOj •' 15 " flO S 16

4 " 50l> " 16'* SO 6 90

5 " 6-0 ■• lOO •' 1 '^0 10 35

6 " 500.... •* 160" 165 U 65

Standard Pot Measure.

LesB quai'Llties than full cratefi at 100 rates.

Pull sample dozeuB ut a size mailed uti receipt ol

10c. 12c. 1 c. 2ic. 30c. 4qc. ('•Oc.

For 2^11. 2>iln. 3 in. 6^ Id. 4 in. 5 In. ti in. pols.

F. VV. BIKD & SON, Manufacturers

AddreiiB nil ordem tu our General AgeDts,

August Rolker & Sons

62 DEY STREET. NEW YORK.

Our E"Ht*Tii Aaciilp* nre : *

R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., Boston. Mass.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

JOHN CONLEY & SON,

UANUFACTdKERB OP

TIN FOIL

2 and 4 Dominick Street,
NEW YORK.

Mention the Florists' Eichang© when writing.

SCOL,I.AY'S

I PUTTY BULB

J For Glazing Sash, Etc.,

^F — ALBO THE —

PHTENT PUNT SPBINKLER

For sale by your Seedeman
or sent, postpaid, for 81. 00*

JOHN A. SCOLLAT,

li & 76 Myrtle Ave.,
BROOKLYN. - N. T.
SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

ANOTHER HELPER™ PLANT TRADE

" Business" iu Plants, and a guide to the care of them,
for customers' use, are combined and tersely treated in a new
attractive six-page (envelope size) Folder. Pointed in style.

A sample order of 30 copies will be mailed for
50 cents in stumps.

DAN'L B. LONG, Publisher. BUFFALO, N. Y.

Mention the Florlsta' Exch ange when wrl tlng^ __^____

46

99

J. LOUIS LOOSE, Florist,

Corner 13th and F. N. W. Washdjgto?!, D.-C., January 11, 1899.

Find "Jadoo" beneficial in the itse of Adiantum Cuneatum, Farleyense,
and terns generally. (Signed) J. LOUIS LOOSE.

JOS. R. FREEMAN, Florist,
fil2 Thirteenth Street, N. W. W.iSHiNGTON, D. C, January 13, 1899.
The Amkrkwx Jadoo Co., Giiitlciiirn: — I have used Jadoo Fibre for many
plants, and find it particularly good for Anthuriums in its pure state; and in
connection with other soils for Gloxiuias, Azaleas, Rhododendrons, and other

fine rooted plants.

Respectfully,

(Signed) J. R. FREEMAN.

THE AMERICAN JADOO CO.,

Send for our New Catalogue. 81 I Fairmount Ave., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

ALL PROMINENT Seedsmen and Dealers sell Jadoo Fibre and Jadoo Lliiuld.

Mention the norUtB' Exchange when wrltlDK.

The FLORISTS'

rXCHKNGl

CUT FLOWER EKCHANCE

404-412 E. 34th St., NY., near Ferry.
Open every Morning ate O'clock a.m. for the

Sale of Cut Flowera.

ThlB Is not a commission house; the market I

consists uf Individual stands.

Wall Space for Advertising Purposes to RenL

J. DONALDSON, SECRETARY.

DECKER. BUUVELT CO.

WHOLESALE DEALERS IN

CUT FLOWERS- PLANTS

42 W. 28th St.. New York.

Conslennients solicited. Shipping orders will

receive prompt and carclii! arteiitlon.

TELEPUoxK23S7-lSru Stkket.

WM. H. CUNTHER,

Wholesale Florist

VIOLETS AND CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

Consignmenta Soiioited.

30 West 29th St., New York.

Talephone. 2300-ISth Street.

EDWARD C. HORAN.

Wholesale Florist

No. 34 VI. 29th St.. New York.

The Bride, Mermet and American Beauty,
Specialties.

JULIUS LANG,

Wholesale Florist

53 WEST SOtli ST.

CODBiKDmenU Solicited. NEW YC

FRANK MILLANG,

Wholesale Commission Dealer In

CUT FLOWERS

408 E. 34111 ST.. NEW YORK CITY.

CutFlowerExctaaDge. TelcpSone Call, lOSMSth.

THE NEW YORK GUT FLOWER GO.

119-121 West 23d Street,

I 12-1 14 West 24th Street,

ItliplioM 73J-18tli. NEW YORK.

OONSIONMINTS SOUOITID.

Special Alfentlon Given to Shipping Orderi.

Mention tbe FlorUte* Exchange when wrlunf.

so wfjnorfjrAfeT n.y. chy.

A. L. VAUGHAN.

CHAS. W. MoKELLAR.

E. F. WINTERSON

VAUGHAN, McKELLAR & WINTERSON,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION JOBBERS

In Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturers of Wire Work.
45, 47, 49 WABASH AVENUE, - - CHICACO, ILL.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND, wx3:ox.es^^e

CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
No. 67 Bromfleld St. and 18 Chapman Place, BOSTON, MASS.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Names and Varletlea

New York

Jan. 20, 1889

A. Beautt, fancy— special

** extra

No. 1

'* Culls & ordinary

Bride

Bridesmaid

Cusin

, Hoste

J K. A. Victoria

I* La France, ordinary...

~; ** extra

' Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpoat Morgan

Niphetos

Papa Gontier

Perle

Souv. de Wootton

ORCHIDS— Cattleyas

Cypripediums

Dendrobium formosum.

" others

f Inf r grades, all colors
M ( White....

5 Standard J Pink

.2 VAKlETlEa) Red

•2 ( Yel.&Var

g •Fanct— I White . . . .

i; <Tbe highest \ P'"''

eS Btandard var) ( Tel.&Var.

l^ Novelties

Adiantom

aspabaqds

Cai.las

Daffodils

Daisies

Hyacinths

LrLIES

Lily of the Valley

Mignonette— ordinary.. . .
" fancy

NARCIS9D8

Pansies

Rmilax

TOLIPS

Violets — ordinary

" extra

35.00
10.00
4.00
1.00
3.00
3.00
2.00
2.00
6.00

Boston

Jan. 19, 1899

2.00
2.00
1.00

3.00

•ih'.Wi
6.00

I5.no

6.110
.35
1 on
1.00
1.00
1.0(1
2.(10
2.00
3.00

3. no

4.011
1.00
40.00
6,00

'!60
.50
lO.Ofl
1.00
3.00
8,00
1,.50

ifl!nfl

2.00
.35
,60

to 50, a

to 26,01
to 8.(K
to 3.00
to 12.0(
to 12.01
to 6.0(
to 6,0(1
to lU.Ull
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to 40 CO
to 8,0(1
to 30.11(1
to 8 0(1

6.0(1
8.0(
3,01

5!66

..50
2.00

2 lie

3 no

2.0(1
5.0
5.00
5. on
5.00
6,00
1.6'
to 60. Ml
to 8.00
to ....
to l.lin
to 1.6fi
to 15.00

3.00

13.00

2 00
3,00
13, on
2.00

to

to

to

to

to

to 12.0(1

to 4.00

to .60

to .76

to 60
to 30
to 16
to 8
to 14
to 14
to 8
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to .
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to ..
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to 1.
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to 2
to 3
to 1
to 511
to 10
to 4
to 1
to 2
to 10

to

to 4

to .

to 2

to 1

to 13

to 4
to

to 1

Philadelphia

Ian. 17, 1899

Baltimore

Jan. 19, 1899

.. to

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no to

00 to
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00 to
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...to
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... to
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... to
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16.00

60

Buffalo

Jan. 19, 1899

to ..
10,00 to 60,
;B,00 to 35,'
8 00 to 10.
6.00 to 10.1
5,00 to 10,
.... to ..
.... to ..
6,00 to 10,
3.00 to 5.
6.00 to 8.
.... to ..
6.00 to 10,
.... to ..
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4,00 to 6,
.... to ..
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.... to ..
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I, on to
1.50 to
1,60 to
1,60 to
1,80 to 2,
2,. 50 to 4.
3, .50 to 4,
2,50 to 4,
2.50 to 4.
.... to .,
.... to .,
35,00 to 75
8.00 to 10
.... to .,
.... to .,
2.00 to 3,
.... to .,
,.,. to 4

.60 to 1
2,50 to 3,
.... to 3
.... to ,,
10.00 to 20
.... to .

,60 to
.... to

40.00
30,00
15 llO
3.00
5,(i0
6,00

1,26

2,i(
2,00
2,111
2,00

4. on

1.26
1.26
1 25

1.25
2,00
3 00
3, on
3,(0

10,00

3.00
..50
.76

to 60.00
to 40,00
to 30,00
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to 1.00

6,00

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1.60
l.SO
1.50
1,50
3.00
3,00
3,00
3,00

3,00

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see our Correspondence Columns,

Prices are lor quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

SAMUEL S. PENIMOCK,

^yiniolesaile florist

Open Day and Night from 12 A.M. Mondays to 10 P.M. Saturdays.
1612-14-16-18 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

REINBERG BROS.

Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers.
. . . 600,000 Feet of Glass.

We can fill all ordms on short notice with all leading varieties of ROSES and
CARNATIONS. We are Headquarters for Fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

GIVE US A TRIAL AND CONVINCE YOURSELF.

SALESROOM, 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL.

GALVIN & CO.,

4OR0WAY Place, Boston, Mass.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

AND DEALERS IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. ,

Wholesale Florists, ^^

lys on Hand: j 5^j7/f\

fioNs, /yJ-

Always on Hand:
CARNATIONS^
BRIDESMAIDS,
BRIDES,

JOBBERS IN

FLORISTS'

/■

M«auon ttio l''lonaU' Exchange when wrltlcs.

V#^' SUPPLIES

(j, I FLORISTS' VASES.

Horticultural Auctioneers.
8<il Hawlev Street. BOSTON.

inZ.F=. SHERIDKN

Wholesale CommloHlon Deoler tn

CUT FLOWERS

39 West 28th St., New York.

Telephone, 21«-38th St.

PRICE LIST SBNT ON APPLICATION.

rOANK H. TEAE>IDLY. CBAELXB SCHSNCE.

TRAENDLY & SCHENCK,

Wholesale Florists,

S8 W. 28th St. and CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE,
NEW YORK.

Tslephone 9ei-x8th St.

^~ Consignments Solicited

JOHN YOUNG,

Wholesale Florist

51 WEST 28th ST.,

NEW YORK.
CYCAS PALM LEAVES Always on Hand

lllfieil fl. laDjilaiii,

CUT FLOWERS, STRICTLY WHOLESALE |

19 Boerum Place, BROOKLYN, N.Y.
Open to receive Consignments of
CHOICE FLOWERS at any time.

THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.,
Wholesale Florist,

WM. J. BAKER,
wholesale Florist,

1432 So. Pcnn Square,

a«,^PHILADELPHLA., PA.

C. A. KU£HN,

WBOLESALE FLORIST.

1122 Pine St., St. Lonis, Ho.

4 COMPLETE LINE OF WIBE DESIGNS.

ST. LOUIS

Gut Flower Co.,

Wholesale Florists,

1332 PINE STREET

St. Louis, no.

C. iAi. iA£ORS,

2740 Olive St.. St. Louis, Mo.

FLOWERS IT WiLESlLEI

Roses, and a full line.

HCAOOUtRTERS FOR THE SOUTH WEST.

CUT FLOWERS!

uf tbe^'^ew Pink CAKNATKtN

DOROTHY MANDELL

Received Moudaye, WednesdayB and Fridaya.
WELCH BROS.,

15 PROVINCE ST.. BOSTON, MASS.

Mention tta« PlorlBts' Exchange wher :r.'^ag

.ranuary 21, 18! 9.

The F=i-ORiSTS' Exchange.

65

DUMONT & CO.,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

No. 1305 Filbert St., PhUadelpUa.

'PBONK, 3922 D.

GEO. M. MOSS,

Wholesale Florist

30 South 17. h St., PHILtDEL<^ HIA. Pa.

Long Distance 'Phone, 1-41-26 D.

Conslgnmenta of cbolce ROSES, CARNATIONS,

VIOLETS solicited.

Fine VALLEY in stock at all times.

LEO NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist

17 N. JUNIPER ST.,

Philadelphia.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

Lone Distance
Phone 5085 A.

EDWARD REID,

Wholesale Florist

1526 Ranstead St.. PHILADELPHIA,

Bel. Market ami Cliestnut Sts.

ALL CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON.

'1 ELEPHOKE 3966 A.

WM. C. SMITH,

Wholesale Florist,

1604 Ludlow St , PHILADELPHIA,

Bet. Market and Cheetnut StB.

ROSES, CARNATIONS, ETC.

CoDBlgmments Solicited.— Long Distance 'Pbone.

BASSETT & WASHBURN,

Wholesale Dealers and Growers of

CUT FLOWERS

86 Wabash Ave., Chicago, III.

Greenhouses at Hinsdale, III.

L. D. Tbone at Chicago, Main 223.

L. D. 'Phone at Hinsdale, No. 10.

KENNieOTT BROS. GOMPINY,

Wholesale * Cut * Flowers,

88 'Wabasta Arenne,

CHICAGO. ILL.

WIRe WORK A SPECIALTY.

WIETOR BROTHERS.

8t:crEs8nRs TO
ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO.,

Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers

r)FFirE A.NI> S.^LESROOM,

51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO.

Headquartei^ for AMEinCAN BEAUTIES.

HOLTOH S KUNKEL CO.,

WHOLESm FLORISTS

and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
Manufacture's of Wire Designs.

457 Milwaukee St. MILWAUKEE, WIS.

'Phone Main 874. P. O, Box Il«.

HEADQUmTERS New"Yart[! *Tr" us

ROaES, OARNATIONS AND
ALL •lASONABLE PLOWERS.

VIM. F. KASTING. ^^'Xion

49B Washington Street, c,°TiTi

BUFFALO, N. Y. """"

Aho Deafer In Florists' Supplies A Wire Designs

Mention the Plorlsts' Exchange when writing.

PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER CO., Ltd.

705 Penn .\venue, Pittsburgh, Pa.

Wholesale Cut Flowers

LONG DISTANCE "PHONE 2157.

CONSIONHENTS OF CHOICE STOCK SOLICITED.

Uentlon the FlorleU' Exchange when wrltlns.

CUT STRINGS, 8 to 10 ft.
long, 50c. per string.

Shipped to any part of the country.

BXjXjIOTT, - Bx'±glx-boxL, nVCass.

Mention the Floiista' Exchange when writing.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

"W". 13L.

Names and Varieties

Chicago

Jan. 2U, 1899

I

A. Beacty, fancy— special.

" extra

No. 1

" Culls & ordlnarj

Bride

Bridesmaid

CusiD

Hosle

K. A, Victoria

La France, ordinary.. .

I " extra

Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan

Niphetos

Papa OoDtier

Perle

Soiiv. de Wootton

OBt HIDS— Cattleyas.. . .

Cypripediums

Dendroliium fntmOHum..

" others

( lof'r grades, all colors
M ( White ....

B Standard ) Pink

O Varieties) Red

•- ( Yel.&Var

g •Fancy— ( White....

5; ("The highest \ P'°''

«0 grades of 1 Ked...
U Mandardvar) ( Yel.&Vai

L Novelties

Adiantum

Abparaods

Callas

Daffodils

Daisies

H r ACINTHS

Lilies

Lily of the Valley

Mignonette— ordinary....

" fancy

Narcibsus

Pansies

Smilax

TlTLIFS

Violets— ordinary

'* extra

St. Louis

Jan. 17. 1899

00 to 60.
00 to 3U.
00 to 20.
OU to 10.'
00 to 7.
00 to 6.
.. to ..
..to ..
..to ..
CO to 8.1
..to ..
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00 to 7.
..to ..
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fO to
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60 to
.60 to
(iO to
.00 to
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... to
.75 to
,00 tolOO
,00 to 16
,00 to 4,
.75 to 1,
,00 to 4
.CO to 12
,00 to 4
,00 to 6
..to .,
,00 to 4
,00 to 1
.00 to 15
,ro to 6
,50 to
no fn 1,

Cincinnati

Jan. 16, 1898

,00 to 50.
,00 to 45.
,00 to 36.
00 to 20.
,00 to 8.
00 to 8.
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.. to ..
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... to .
.00 to
...to
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.00 to 4
...to .
.60 to 16
...to .
.25 to
.5" to

8.01

1.26

4.01

4.1

10.00
4.00
4.00

1.50
1.50
1.50

3!66
3.00
3.00
3.00

10.00

i',66
i'.ci)

2!66
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to ....
to ....

to 26.00

to 1.5, 0(>

to 7.01

to 7.00

to

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38.00

211.00
10. CO
3.00
6.00
6.00

7.00

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5.0(1

1 00
2.01
2.0c
2.01

5!6l'
5.0(1
5.0(1
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3.0(1

to
to
to
to
to 12. fO
to ...
to .61
fn 1.00

Mllwaulcee

Jan. IB, 1899

Toronto

Jan. 17, 18t9

6. CO

1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
3.00
:i.Oii
3.00
3,00
3.00
3.10

to 60.0(

to 25.00

to 15. 0(;

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to 6.01

to 5.01

to 6.0C

to 1.51

to 60.01

to 15.00

to ....

to ...

to ...

to 16.01

to ....

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to ...

to 1.26

to 15.01

to ...

to .61

to l.Oi

8.00
8.00
4.00
4.00

10.03 to 25.00
.... to ....
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1 50 to
1.60 to
l.iO to
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.- 8.00
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... to 50 OU

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.... to 3.60

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For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see oar Correspondence Colnmas.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

REED & KELLER

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

122 W. 25th Street, i,
NEW YORK CITY,

aj»ntlon th« FlorlBta' Elxchange when writing.

EMILSTEFFEItS>

ESTABUSHED
1866

5UCC.™ N.STEFFENS.
"OSTErrENSBROS.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

THE CEFREV LETTER CO.,

Manufacturers of Florists' I..etters. The

best and most artistic letter on the market.

(PAT. JAN. 3D. 1893.)

PRICE : — i|i or 2 inch letters, per hundred . . . $1.50

Script letters .... " ... 3.50

WELCH BROS., Agents.

THE FLOWER MARKET, Agents.

Office and Factory, 446 Tremont St., Boston, Mass.

CHAS. L. RAZOnX, Managke.

Agents wanted in all large cities. Telephone 716.3 Tremont.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlnr.

WHITE ORCHID BLOOMS

From our extenBlve collection we can usually flW
moderate sized ordeni of the choicest white and other
forms If timely appllcBtlon by mall be made. The ei-
qulsltely fraprant Dend. formosum glRanteum (Wed-
ding Bouquet Orchid) endurea long alittance Bhlpplnff.

WILLOWMEAD GARDENS. EAST ORANGE. N. i.

GamallOD Gui biooids

standard Varieties, *1.50 to *2.1» per lOO.
GOOD SMILAX $15 00 per TOO.

EVENDEH BROS., Wllliamsport. Pa.

Violet Flowers

Picked fresb j-ist before shipping.
75 ct8. per 100. Give UB a trial
order

Monticello Greenhouse Co , Monticello. N.IT.

E. G. HILL & CO.
Wholesale Florists

RICHMOND, INDIANA.

Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing.

KDlPaiiDLmiiS'-'GrowDS

L. W. & F. B. KERVAN, Norwalk. Fta.

Mention the Florlatg' Exchange when writing.

Galax Leaves.

CHAS. H. RICKSECKER, Linvllle, N. &

Mention the Florists' Kxchange wh'>n wr'tlng.
KELSEY'S SOUTHERN

QALAX LEAVES

Brilliant Green and Bronze.

Infoniiailon of the Introducer.

HARLAN P. KELSEY, Bostcn, Mass.

1106 Tremont Rlilc.

Prop, Highlands Nursery, North CaroMoft.
Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing.

HARDY GUT FERNS

Fancy or dagger.

$1.00 per lOOO
Sphnffniiin RIohs.

50c. per barrel.
Laurel ICopine:,

4c. per yard.
Cash with order. AH orders
by mall or dispatch promptly
attended to.

ThDS. Collins,"'fi'/.°!"

Mention the FlorlBtn' Ezcha.nKe when writing.

BOSTON FLORIST LETTER GO.

Manufacturers Of FLORISTS' LETTERS.

DlmenBloni of
thin box, 28 iu.
long by 19 in.
wide and 18 in.
high. 2eectlona,

ThiB wooden box nicely ntalned and varnUhed,
18x80x13 made In two nectlono. on« for each ftse
letter, siren aWay with flrnl order of 600 letters.

Block Letters, \% or 2 inoh Btie, per 100. $3.00.

Script Letters. M 00.

Fastener with each letter or word.

Used by leading floristt everywhere and lor
■ale by all wholesale florlite and supply dealers.

N. F. McCarthy, Treas. & Hanager,

itS^ll BOSTON, MASS-M^S'i*.

Meatlop the Florlata' Bxchange when writing

Beyond Expectation.

Gentlemen;— Please change our ad. in the
next number to conform with the encloeed
copy. We are very »rlad to tell you that the
results through this ad. have been far beyond
expectations. Baby Primrose seems to nave
struck the fancy of the florists; and, as you
may have noticed, we are obliged to raise our
price. A. BLANC & CO.

Philadelphia. January IBth, 1899.

66

Thb FLORISTS' Exchange.

Simplicity in Qreenlioase Construction.

During our long experience we have not only made many improvements
in greenhouses, but we have bo simplifled the construction that building a
greenhouse Is no longer a matter so full of complications as to tax the
patience and the Ingenuity of even the most inteUigent mechanic. Our

Clear Cypress Building Material

is worked out in the best manner ready to be put up, and we furnish our
customers such complete detail drawings that any workman of only ordinary
capabilities can put it up correctly.

Lockland Lumber Co.,

LOCKLAND, OHIO.

Write for Circulars
or Estimates.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Greenhouses Built and Heated

Economically and Perfectly by

138 LIBERTY STREET
ME^V YORK.

HENRY W. GIBBONS,

EXPERT ADVICE AND PLANS FURNISHED. ESTIMATES FREE.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

•TH

WOK SIDE ED DOILEB

Is the only boiler that will keep a steady
heat in a greenhouse all night without
attention. No more sitting up all night
to iceep a good fire. Further informa-

tion on application.

GORTON & LIDGERWOOD CO.

96 LIBERTY STREET, NEW YORK.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

My^STICA

FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES.

Proven aupertor to putty. Easier to apply and atays on.
Not affected by e.^tre(iieB of weather. Endorsed by
prominent florlats. Send for deecrlptlve circular of
IVIastlca and .Vlastica (■lazioK LUachliit'H.

F. 0. PIERCE CO., I'/o^ruirrsIT^BwYork

Mention the Florists' E^xchange when writing-

SUMMER IN WINTER

By Using

Standard Greenhouse Boilers

One oent gBtB oar Oataloirii*.

GIBLIN & CO., . Utlca. N. T.

Mention tfhe Floti«U' Ebcohanfe when wrttlas.

FLORISTS PREPARING

For their new work on Greenliouflcs will benefit
tbeniaelvi?8 by writing to me, and describe the
number and size of VENTILATORS, btate
whether separate or united.

E. A. ORMSBY, Melrose, Mass.

Mention the FlorlBts' Exchange when writing.

GBEEPODSE PEATIHI!

MAGIC IRON SMOOTH ON JOINTS IS
UNEQUALED FOR MAKING CAST IRON PIPE
OR eoiUER JOINTS. JOINTS CAN BE
CAULAEO WITH EASE AND MADE TIGHT.
IT '.S ALWAYS BEADY FOR USE ; AGE
DOES NOT IMPAIR IT. i

writc for Catalogue and Prices.

SA\OOTH ON MFG. CO.,

547 Coiiiinnnipaw Avenue,

jersey city, N. J.

77.SILASD lOlirilNS.B. S., Chemist t J!inagtr.

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Cincinnati.

The Market.

BuMuesB still continues quiet, and
with little prospect of uiueli improve-
ment; funeral work constituting tne
greater part of the store trade. Koses
are not plentiful; more could be sold at
fair prices. Carnations are equal to the
demand, violets go begging, lily of the
valley is moving Hlowly. Romans are
more" than abundant and are selling very
cheap. Paper White narcissus move a
little better but at low prices. Hmilax
is in fair demand.

Carnations around here have not done
well, and growers are away behind their
sales of last year. But now as the days
commence to lengthen the cut will in-
crease as well as the quality, and the
price will no doubt go the other way.

Easter is not many weeks off, and this
market will be iu good shape to supply
large orders for this event.

Club News.

Saturday was violet day at the
Florists' Society rooms. Corbett & Wil-
son carried of) the plum. The display
was not large but very choice. The at-
tendance was only fair. The Hoffiueis-
ter Floral Co. was awarded the Society's
certificate for the new rose " Miss Clara
Barton." This rose, by the way, is at-
tracting considerable attention from the
rose growers of the country and well it
may, for it's all right. Robert Craig, of
Philadelphia, was here Friday last, look-
ing at it, as also was Fred Lemon, of
Richmond. John A. Evans was also
along with the party to And out how
many new houses would be built to
grow this rose, so as he could figure on
the ventilators.

The annual meeting of the Florists'
Society should have been held Saturday
evening, but as fifteen members could not
be gathered together, owing to La
Grippe, the meeting was carried over to
February. After general business had
been disposed of a Dutch lunch was
served and pipes and tobacco were in-
dulged in until a lafe hour. Some new
stories were also told.
For the CarnatioD Society Meeting.

By the way, I wonder if Brother
Scott will have a new stor.v at Philadel-
phia, that will equal " Uncle Tom's
Cabin," or " How to get a cheap drink?"
I understand E. G. Hill will not be pres-
ent so that we shall miss the "strong
butter story." Quite a number will go
from this city stopping on the road at
Pittsburg and Lancaster. Any outsider
who would like to join our party will be
welcome, and information as to railroad
fare, etc., can be had by addressing the
writer at 1 13 East Third street, Cincin-
nati. Don't stay at home, and thereliy
miss a good thing.

E. G. GiLLETT.

Davenport, la.

New Year's call for cut flowers and
plants is never more than normal here.
The demand for cut flowers since then
has been unusually brisk, with supply
about equal to the demand. Roses of
good texture and quantity are coming
in; Beauty not so freely. Carnations
are good. A large number is being cut
and there is quite a range of prices, some
dealers getting fully 100 percent, more
than others. Experience demonstrates
that well grown flowers will bring the
highest Bpures. There are plent.v of vio-
lets, the best selling clean. A fair quan-
tity of Harrisii lilies is in the market
and the bulbous stock is plentiful, being
chiefly used for funerals.

Buyers are fairly well posted and know
good stock, hence the goods are of more
importance than the price. The business
outlook isencouraging. lieauty are sell-
ing at $fl to ?5 per dozen ; teas, 75c. to
^i; carnations, 25c. to 50c.; (Romans,
50c.; Paper Whites, 75c.; smilax, per
string, 50c.; violets, per hundred, ^1
to ?2. F..L. B. ,

Indianapolis.

The Indianapolis F'lorlsts' Club, by a
unanimous vote, has decided to merge
itself Into the State Florists' Associa-
tion. The action was expected, as agi-
tation to this end has been under consid
eratlon for some time past. At the meet-
ing January 9, reports were read show-
ing that, while the Club was in good
condition, there was a crying need of
ntliliatiag itself with an organization
having a larger scope. O; e of the chief
results of the afBllatlon wlih the .State
organization will be that instead of
holding thcannuuichrysanthemum show

In this city every Winter, the State Asso-
ciation will hold four shows during the
year. In addition to this, all shows will
hereafter be free to the public and, in
order to carry out this plan, it is the in-
tention of the Association to petition the
Legislature for an appropriation of
about $1,000 annually.

The folio wing officers wereelected under
the new constitution: President, E. G.
Hill, of Richmond; Hrst vice-president,
J. C. Power, of Indianapolis; second
vice-president, Herbert Heller, of New
Castle; secretary, R. A. McKeand, of
Indianapolis; treasurer, J. F.Hunting-
ton, of Indiansp jIIs. Messrs. Power,
Langstaff, Alley and Huntington were
appointed as members of the legislative
committee.

New Bedford, Mass.

At the annual meeting of the New Bed-
ford Gardeners and Florists" Club, held
January 9, the following otHcers were
elected for the ensuing year: President,
A. J. Fish; vice-president, Thomas
White; secretary, Peter Murray; treas-
urer, T. H. Dahl; assistant secretary, S.
S. Peckham. Executive committee:
James Garthley, William Keith and
August Jahn.

The Club voted not to hold its annual
Fall chrysanthemum and floral exhibi-
tion, owing to the light patronage and
lack of financial support from the public.

Lenox, Mass.

Wednesday, January 11, occurred the
anunal dinner of the Lenox Horticultu-
ral Society. Covers were laid for about
100, and every chair was filled. Presi-
dent A. H. Wingett. who made an exem-
plary presiding officer, acted as toast-
master. Among the post-prandial speak-
ers were: Messrs. W. A. Manda, C. B.
Weathered, from New York; while Huss,
Norman, Flnnghty and Thompson, rep-
resented the local talent. The banquet
was a big success.

HOTHOUSE GLASS

All Sizes a Specialty.

C. S. WEBER & CO.

4 Desbrosses Street, >ew York,

Mention the Fiorlsta' Exchange when writing.

E7US InproTtd Cballengt,

Roller bearinK Belf-oillng deTlBS,
automatio stop, solid link chain
makei the IMPROVED CHAL-
LENGB the most perfeot appa-
ratan la the market.

Write for catalogue and prlcei
before placing yonr orders else-
where.

Quaker City Machine Co.,

BIOHUOND. IND,

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

GLASS

For Oreenhouses, Qraperies,
Hotbeds, Conservatories,

and all other purposes. Get oub Fio-
UKEs BETOBB BUYING. Estimates freely
given.

N. COWEN'S SON,

392-94 W. Broadway, New York.

Mention the FlorlaU' Ejcchange when wrltlnf.

IF YOU WANT A

GOOD SASH LIFT

For a Very Little Money Oat

THE
^NEW OEPftRTURE-"
''VEMTIL(\TING f\PP).)f\NCE.'"

For DercrlptlTe Cat&lognQ Send to

i. D. CARIMOOY, EVANSVILLE, IND.

AlentloD the Flortata' Exchange when wrtttaf.

January 21, 1899.

Thb I=i-orists' Exchange.

67

LORD & BURNHAM CO.

Horticultural Architects and Builders- Largest Builders of Greenhouse Structures.

|lll,i(;,W(!l)«W»*"*''''

LARGEST STOCK OF AIR DRIED CYPRESS IN THE NORTH

RED GULF CYPRESS GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

strictly free from sap. Write to New York Office for Circular and Estimates
Send r, cents postage tor latest Catalogue of Greenhouse Heating and Ventilatlne Ap-
paratus. Send i cents postage tor Catalogue of I'atent Iron Construction. Write tor
Circular of Hotbed .Sash and Frames.

We Make Special Greenhouse PUTTY— Price on Application

NEW YORK office: GENERAL OFFICE AND WORKS '.

ST. JAMES BUILDING. B'WAY AND XBTH ST. IR«INGTON-ON-HUDSON , N. Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

PIPE

Wrought Iron Pipe, TalTe§, Cooka, Fit-
tings, etc., for Steam and Hot Water;
Rubber Hose, Pamps and Well Points.

WM. H. KAY, 42 Dey St.. New York.

VALVES

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

HOTBED, GREEiOUSEandVENTIUTOR

Gnlf Cypress Bars, Etc*

MAjnrFACTTJKHD BT

S.JACOBS & SONS, S*F?Kb«%"hV.:°"N°?:

SilSH

WHITE LEAD. PUTTY, Etc., at Wholesale.

Send for Cataloffue.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

RICHMOND

STEAM and
HOT WATER

BOILERS

FOR GREENHOUSE HEATING."

'WRI'TE FOR CATAI^OGVE.

RICHMOND STOVE CO., Norwich, Conn.

New YOHK Office:
85 CENTRE ST

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

1/3 OF YOUR MONEY SAVED

BY BUYING NEW UP-TO-DATE

Gable and Pipe Ventilators, Soil Sifters, Insecticide Mixers.

^WSEND FOR NEW ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE.-«SS,

A. Q. WOLF & BRO., Dayton, Ohio.

Mention the P^lorlsts' Exchange when writing.

.HAS POSITIVELY NO EQUAL FOR...

Mention this paper.

STRENGTH, DURABILITY and NEATNESS.

Guaranteed for 10 years. Has a solid wheel and shaft cast In
one (malleable Iron). No slipping on Line Shaft as the case with
all others. Catalogue free. r

E. HlPPARD, Youngstown, Ohio.

WHATWEDONTDO:
WHAT WE DO:

We do not reflect on any competi-
tor's busineiss in our advertisement.

We furnisii the very best grades
of ,.

Greenhouse Material

in Clear Louisiana Gulf Cypress and California Red Cedar.

A, DIETSCH & CO., 615-621 Sheffield Ave., CHICAGO,! ILL.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

|}|{EEPODSE Em% m VEHTILIITIIII!,

Horticultural Architecture and Building.

pitching^^Go

ESTABLISHED 1844.

233 Mercer Street, - NEW YORK.

FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS.

NINETEEN SIZES.
Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus.

Rosehouses, Greenhouaes, Etc., of Iron

Frame Construction erected complet*

or the Structural Iron Work ahip-

ped ready for erection.

Iron Frame Benches with the

" Perfect Drainage Bench Til«"

•r Slate Tops.

BEMD 4C. POSTAGE POR 1L,I<V8X RATED CAXALOGVE.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

GLASS

FOR GREENHOUSES, GRAP-
ERIES, CONSERVATORIES,
AND HOTBEDS.

GLASS

VANHORNE, GRIFFEN & CO.,

French and American G/ass. oor. oreenwioh st. ' N E W YOR Ki

Mentlonl the Florist*' Exchange when writing.

On Your Coal Bills

IF YOUR HOUSES ARE HEATED BY

A FURMAN BOILER.

Send for lar^e Illustrated Catalogue,
Florists' Edition. Let us make you
an estimate FREE

THE HERENDEEN MFG. GO.

12 Fay St., Geneva, N Y.

„ , ) BOSTON, 51 Oliver Street.

Krancb f fjgw Y( lUK. 3a Cortlandt Street.
umces !\ PHILADELPHIA. 1019 Beta Building.-

Mention Paper.

BOILERS

H^^ STEAM «NB HOT WATER. ^^^

FOR GREENHOUSES.

Tbe LARGEST VARIETY. Our CATA-
LOGUE and PRICES will Interest You.

O^ER 50 VEKRS

EXPERIENCE.

INTEWIOiULIiElTER CO. :&?::;;

BRANCHES:
"^ 237 Water Street, flea/ York. | 88 £. Lake Street, Chlcaga, III.
the Ilortot.' Bxduuive when wrttlnc. 47 Union Street, Boatea,

s

OUND
ENSE

'Tis sound common
sense to use the.....i

Myers Improved Sectional
Hot Water Boiler....

For witli it you burn one-tliird less fuel.

Send For Book B-7.

1 514-1 520S. Ninth St.,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.

MVEIS i CO.,'

CESTABLISHED 1&49).

Mention the Florlata' Exch&ns* when writing.

63

Xhb Fl-orists' Exchange.

January 21, 1899.

SELECT FLORISTS' SEEDS

See our wholesale list (sent on application) (or full
line of select seeds for Florists and Gardeners

Sbmple's Astkr, white, pink and lavender, trade pkt.

25C.: oz. $1.50.
Nkw Dayprkak Aster, fine shell-pink, trade pkt. 25c.;

^(i oz. ~5i-.
■Cyclamex. Cftlifurnia Giants, separate colors, 100

seeds, $i W; 1000 seeds. *ii.iiO.
Carnation, Giant Miirguerlie, trade pkt. 25c.

MiGNONETTR. DcflaDce and Golden Macliet, trade pkt.
10c. ; oz 50.

Petunia, California Giants, trade pkt. 50c.; Double
Giants, trade pkt. $1.00.

Verbena Mammoth, si-parate colors, oz. $2.00; Mam-
moth mixed. 02. $1.50.

BEST MILLTKACK MDSHBOOM SPAWN lOO pounds. $7.00

BAMBOO C.\NE STAKKS 1000, $6.O0

TOBACCO STEMS fresh, bale of 300 pounds, $1.50

TOBACCO DUST barrel of lUO pounds. $2.25; of 200 pounds, $3.50

TOBACCO SOAP ...pound, 30 cts.; 25 pounds, $5.ai

W. C. BECKERT, Seedsman, Allegheny, Pa.

Mt^nttnn fh*' Floriytc Fxrhangf when writlne

VIOL-ETS

The California 12.50 per 100 plants.

Dbao.£na Sanderiana. from 3 In. pots, $3.00 per doz.

Hardy Ivy, nice plants. 4J^ in. pota 1.00 "

Stock Plants. Cukybantuemum Pennsylvania,

11.00 per doz.
Double Giant Sweet Alyssum, from 2J^ in. pots.

$3.00 per 100.

€. EISELE,

Philadelphia, Pa.

Utb and JEFFEIiSON STIiEETS.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

DITI ADPnMlllliClnSbeatbloomlngTarletleB,
r tLHnUUIllUniOinlied. Sin.. *3.a) per 100.

BOUGAINVILLEA ?„Hr.i'5ipli^ioS'"' ' '"
PARIS YELLOW DAISY j. aI^.°S ^ IS,:

iON.winterl
ing, in buds, 4 iua., $1 per doz.

CASH WITH ORDER.

JOHN 0. EISEU,onr,o'li.Phila., Pa.

M«>nttnn the Flortsta' Exchange when writing.

FOR '99

ECLIPSE 98-reJlow sport Wm. H. Chadwick, 50c. each, $3 60 per doz.
PRIDE Large early while. Try this I 25 cents each, $3.00 per dozen.
aOLDEN GATE ROSE— Fioest stock Id the country.

GROVE P. RAWSON, Elmira, New York

Crimson Rambler

We have a few hundred extra strong rambler roses, with
hea%'y fibrous roots, could not be better. In two sizes.

CIUMSON r...\MBLER, $15 and $18 per 100. YELLOW
RAMBLER, ?ilu and »15 per 100. WHITE RAMBLER.
»10 and $12 per 100. PINK RAMBLER, $10 and $ia per 100.

ALSO LOGAN BEKRY TIPS. ORDER QDRK IF YOU WANT THEM.

XHE CO?<ARD & JONES COMPANY, "West Grove, Pa.

specialty:
"Floral Metal
.Designs .^^

SPECIALTY:

Prepared .^ o*
Cycas Leaves.

Specialty ;

k HERRMANN

Wheat Sheaves

*■**

. . . WRITE
404, 406, 4>

NEW

-•TALOGUE

'aia

- 34th Street,

Manufacturer of Metal Floral Designs

Importer and Dealer in Florists' Supplies.

Ilentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing.

fsORRY

BUT

Smaller I

Babies Are
Prices Get Bigger

Tii'-lniiii.-iise.lemiiadfor BAHV l»R 1 >I ROSES compels us elUi.r to nrop their Male or
raise our prire. Tlii-refon.- after Fe)iri]ar\' lUti tbe price will be fl I O.OO per 100 for small
plantM, expreHA, and Wt.-'iO per 1-2 mailed and not more thim lOU to any oui- party, n-iiicb pots
of Riibv Primrose Imve sold latijy m Pliilaikli)hia at ^l.OO eacb and could have lit-en sold liy ttie thousand.
If obtafnahli;. If you have not already ordered, you have missed it ns we did, l)y not having 50,1X10

/2 Reasons Whi/ 2/ou Should Srow

4^,

*--%,

THE BABY PRIMROSE

Plants hegln to bloom when only one Inch high.

Planis in 2-inch pots 3 months ago, now in 6-iucb, carry more than
50 sprays of flowers and will continue to bloom In greater pro-
fusion. It's a perpetual bloomer.

Prominent Philadelphia and New York Florists pay a*2. per
100 for the sprays.
4th. Baby Primrose requires no forcing and will even bloom In violet
frames. It le not poisonous.

The flowers remain fresh nearly a month after being cut.

The stems are long and erect, hence useful for all purposes.

Ihe rosy-lilac flowers are just tbe rlgbt color for all purposes

F or Easter blooming nothing could be more pruQtahle or newer.

The more yon cut it, the more It blooms.

It Is elegant as a pot-plant or for jardinieres.

IT IS MOKE PROFITABLE to grow than roses or carnations, as
Itbeglns to bloom as soon as bedded and can he cut as wanted

WE RETURN YOUR MONEY If you are not satisfied.

12 Plants by mail, Sl.25; 100 by mail, SN.OO.

2d

3d.

5th.

6th.

7th.

8th.

9th.
lOth,
Uth

mil.

A New Sweet=Scented $1000 Caila.

Three. vw.rs i.j;n n.i- nr ce tor a few roou of thlB Calla was JIOOO. In a few years II will entlrelv (lis
place llic old t„.l,l..iM-, ( alia It la dwarfer and earlier. Tbe llowcrs are produced In a protusloQ
never before «iir|..,»..d 11 .■.Mialed. It has a trenulne, Inslinit frnKraucc, nil its own hut
■Imihir to tliiil ol vi..l,.t, or lilies. |S^rice 86.00 to SIJ.OO per lOOi l»l .00 lo »\j 00
per dozen, Huillvd. others ask 80 cte. each. -c. *..ww if... luu; v ■ .uu lo ^.f.uu

A New YELLOW Calla, "Lemon Giant."

Unlike otli.T YELLOW CALLAS so dllllciilt to Brow and l.loom, thi.s one Krows as rea.lllv as a
potftto—leavcM IL' to 15 Inches long jy 12 aches wldr t.l ptu .^n.-l. . «itn «..„.. .i.:J icaniiy as a
Large liulhs heretofore tl.OO each. ">-"i» »""- 7a cts. eiiciii »li.00 perdozen, niuileil.

VZf:^ ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI p^-o
Sd°p'ocue;'»"'a i'or.j.Tnii^y."' ''" »-'" '" -""i- ?" * Bhi*? tinfe"!? I's.it gSs'sy jr,

• A. BLANC & CO., PHILADELPHIA. *

MenUon tta« FlorlsU' Excbanga when wrlUnc.

.-. ,......«,, from

Introduced by
'sprays

TRY RICE'S SEEDS

WHOLESALE ONLY.

Write fi.ir our ''.Kt rulL'Qdnr and Trade Cataluguo.

JEROME B. RiCE & CO.,

CAMBRIDGE VALLEY SEED GARDENS.

Cambridge, N. Y.

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ASTER SEED

White Branching (Semple's), $ 1 .00 per oz.
Pink " " 1.00 "

Queen of the Market, white, 50 "

Per lb. on application.

HARRYA.BUNYARD

Plant Growers and
Manufacturers' Agent.

42 West 28th Street,
New York City.

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IMPERIAL VIOLET

10.000 Rooted Cuttings left out of the 20,000.
Ready for immediate delivery

After these are gone shall not be able to aend plants
till sometime In March. I believe the Imperial, with-
out exception, is the largest, longest stemmed, deepest
blue in color, and moat fraj^rant double violet grown,
and for health and vigor It canaot be surpassed If it
can be equaled. It has nevrr shown the sllgiitest trace
of disease of any kind. I have heard of Targe yields
of flowers but my plants to date, Jan. Ist. have given
me an average of 35 flowers per plant, and to-day the
large fat buds are as thick as straws. The price of the
Imperial has averaged so far for this season jl.47 per
hundred; can you beat this? If vou cannot send a
small order and give them a trial. With every order of
a dozen or more I will send my new book on Violet
Culture that will tell you some things that you do not
know; It Is a plain description of the results of years
of careful experiment. The book itself Is worto all
you pay for the plants, and is, I believe, the only work
of the kind in print ; It also describes the model violet
house, preparation of beds, soil and fertilizers ; this
work I have copywrited and it can only be obtained
from me. Price of Plants with Violet Culture ;

INSURK ■—■ All

\ against I 1 r^ K " -i

eVERV FLORIST
ouKlit to II

FOR PAKTICULARB ADDRB88

JOHN G. ESLER,Sec'y, Saddle River, N.J.

Mp

thA plnrlstH" Kxchanp«> who

Tltlni.

Per doz $1.50.

•' 500 45.00.

Per 100 tlO.OO.

" 1000 90.00,

W.L MINOR, Brockton, Mass.

VIOLET SPECIALIST. SS8 BELMONT STREET.

All Intending purchasers are cordially Invited to call
at nay house and see thia truly magnlflcent violet In
bloom.— It will pay you.

Mention the Florists' Exchanse when writing.

II GOOD THEOjIIOSm

Will warn you of audden changes of the temperature.
Bell can be placed in'tcsidcnce and the Thermostat In
greenhouse can be set to call at any degree, either too
warm or t-o cold, without change.

Price, Thermostat, *J.UO; or complete with Bell,
Battery and Wire, $5.00.

J. W. DAVIS, Morrison, Illinois

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nrnmrma

\ HO aB£EHaOD3B OWHES 3E0ULS BE WIIE07I -.

\ FIRE INSURANCE

: The best form of Insurance can be had through ;
" a Mutual Association. Write to secretary for =
: particulars of =

\ Florists' Uiituil Fire Insurincs Association \

: W. J. VESEY. Sec'v, FOKT WAYNE, INI>.

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FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Largest Stock in the Country.

All gouds up-to-date and of superior quality.
Write us for prices and othur iuformation.
Our new Catalogue sent on application to
the trade only.

H. BAYERSDORF£R <&, CO..

50. 52, 54. 56 N. Fourth St., PHILADELPHIA, Pa.

TOBACCO STEMS

Extra strong and fresli. Each Bale Guaranteed.
Bales 300 to 5ix) pounds, 70 centa per cwt. Lowest
prices in ton or large lots.

TOBACCO DUST.

Bags 25, 50 and 100 pounds.

U. CUTLER HYERSOH, '"S^U'lVr^Vj.

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ADOO FIBRE and
ADOO LIQUID

Will do all that is claimtd
U Intelligently Used .<« .<«

TRY THEM !

Mention tbe FlorlatB' Exchange wben writing.

Sensible and Solid business 77^eu, . .

Invariably give the preference to the best equipped and
most reliable houses, for tliey well know that only in
this way can they obtain the best service — and the cost

is no greater; in fact, often
times less. The argument, so
"WJ 5 far as it relates to ourselves,

W tf^l^l' ;| Js founded upon the fact that

JL vfUl. % through the nature of our con-

nection with the Seed, Florist
and Nursery industries, we
know their needs and requisites
by heart; we are familiar with
the technicalities of their cata-
logue language, and, by long
practice, have been made about as perfect as it is possible
for fallible man to become in any one direction. We have

I ■

Catalogue

tfAe 7/^aterial, ihe ^en, the Experience.

Our prices are reasonable and the work is good and will
stand criticism. It is no trouble to us to send estimates
to responsible people. Give us all the information necessary
on which to base our figures, and your wants will be quickly
attended to. The same remark applies to any other form
of printed matter of which you may stand in need — now
or later. We will be glad to hear from you at anv time.

A.T. De La Mare Printing & Publishing Co. Ltd.

Nos. 2 to 8 DUANE STREET, NEW YORK.

We are a straight shoot and aim to grow into a vigorous plant.

A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN. SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN CENERAU

?0L. XIKO. 4 NEW YORK, JANUARY 28, 1899. One Dollar Per Yea!

NOW READY!

We offer the very finest quality of

la &ve separate colors — White, Pink, Scar-
let, Yellow and Crimson. The strain we
offer is one of the very finest olitainable,
and bulbs are of large size and first-class
quality in every respect.

TUBEROUS-ROOTED

BEGONIAS

Now is the time to start bulbs for Early Spring Sales.

Make fiue selling Spring Stock. Nothing so sliowy. SINGLE, five colors as
named above, $3.00 per 100. DOUBLE, five colors as named above, $5.00 per
100. If you u^e these in large quantities, write us for special prices.

GLOXINIAS

Finest strain Ebecta Hybbida Ckassi-
FOLIA, large-flowered, erect growing
type — finest strain in existence. All

colors mi.ted, $4.00 per 100; in separate colors— White, Red, Blue, Eed Bordered

Blue, White Bordered Blue, $5.00 per 100.

The above prices are as low as first-class stock can be furnished.
Bulbs offered for less than these prices must be at the expense of qual-
ity, either as regards the size of the bulb or the strain offered. Florists
will find this stock exceptionally good value at the prices named.

F. R. PIERSON CO.

TARRYTOWN-ON-HUDSON, NEW YORK.

Received in Splendid Condition from Australia.

Sure to gfirmiaato. We give directions for growinsr euccesafuUy, and add to each
ord T extra samples for examination. Order at Once. Per dozen, 25 cte. ; per 100,
$1.00; per 1000, t7. 50: per 5000, $35.00.

Dozen

$0.16

16

10

25

25

25

20

Prices for PALM SEEDS include delivery.

S-weet I*ea Seed Send for our list and prices.

Stnllax Seed, fresh crop oz , 40cts.; lb., $3.00

Japan Imperial MornlUK Glory, single choice oz., 25 cts.; lb., $1.00

•* •* *• •• double and semi-double pkt., 25cts.; oz., $1.00

Other Seasonable Seeds, send for Price List.

Kent la Belmoreana

" Forsterlana

l^atanla Borbonica

Paudanu^ U tills

Cocos ^reddellaiia

Asparaifus Plumosus Nanus.
** Spreng:erl.

100

WOO

5000

$0.65

$5.00

$22.60

.65

6.00

22.50

.40

2.50

10.00

1.25

10.00

1.00

8.5«

1.35

10.00

1.00

8.50

F'ancy Caladluni, choice sorts, extra fine

bulbs, 4-7 in., per dozen, $1.60 ; per 100, $13.00.

Caladinm Esculentnin and Cauuas,

ready.

Beg^oiilas, Tuberous Rooted, immense
fl iwers, finest English strain, in five colors.
Single, separate, rer dozen, 46 cts.; per 100,
$3.00. Single, mixed, per dozen, 40 eta.; per
100, $2.50. Double, five separate colors, per
dozen, $1.00; per 100, $7.00. Double, mixed,
per doz., 75 cts.; per 100, $5.00.

Gloxinia crassifolla erecta, in
brilliant coloring, per dozen, 60 cts.; per 100,
$3.60.

Cycas Revoluta Stems, ready February and March. Send list of wants.
Will give extra favorable prices on Early Orders.

L,ilinm Auratum (will be scarce). 7-9,
per 100, $4.00; 9-11, per 100, $6 00; 11-13, per
100, $10.00.

I.llluni Rubrum, 7-9, per 100, $4.00; 9-11,
per 100, $6.00; Monster, per 100, $7.00.

(.Ilium Album, 7 9, per 100, $5.00; 9-11,
per 100, $6 00; 11-12, per 100, $8.00.

Llllum Melpomene, 7 9, per 100, $4.00;
0-11, per 100, $6.00.

Tuberose Pearl, Excelsior, 3-4, per 100,
60 cts.; iier lOUO, $3 50 ; 4 0, per 100, $1.00; per
lOOO, $7.00.

e. B.BEBGER& BO. "tsrw Barclay St., )I.T.

Established
1878.

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..NOW..

READY

TUBEROSES Dwatf Excelsior Pearl I^SeV^ri^a^siS?;
CALADIUMS finest fancy leaved sorts ^'^""I'x^.o'i^^l'r^'xoo.

C.«.I.ADIITI« ESCITUEJ«XIIM, (Elephant's Eari). Perfect bulbs, all with center shoots.
Per lOlO IIIO I Per IIIOO 100

4)^ to6in. circumrerence $15 00 SS 00 8 to 9 in. circumference *50.00 »e 00

710810. '■ 30 00 4 00 I 9 to 11 in. " 70.00 8.00

w -.w WTTI* AUR.^Xl'M ( Per box of 125 large bulbs of any 1 (in nfl

I ^ I I M I iVl SP.-:CIOSliM ALBlT.n ....^ of these sorts, or per box con- Vah INI

M^KM^IXJ i»» SPECI01«ITM ri;bru:*I ( taining 43 bulbs of each variety, i V"**"'.

Ijarger »^ized biilbN, price;* on application.

SPIRAEA c'ziiz%r.ts!'r\i'']"^''fj'"'^''^^^^^

*-"■ »»».»^»*-<'» forcing j Astiltaoides floribunda 5..>0 " 00 '

T TT "^T" OP If 4 I »'rvXT per 1000, case,2500pip8

lyllyf TuV VAI/l/rvY rrinie Hamburs Pips . $!< 00 $23 50

*^**^ * lab » i^U MJL/ M. Extra Selected Berlin. .10.50 25.00

1 per 1000. per 60110. per 10,000
¥-Vr»rvO¥¥ KKIVXI* HEI.MOREAJ>JA |5.00 $23 50 $40,00

r rtrNH kktvtia kohsxeriana 5.00 22.50 40.00

^ »»»>»J»» l.i^X.^Kil A Bf>RBONICA 2 50 10 00 19.00

C<>C«»H >VKI»DEI.IAN.* 8.00 35.00 CO.OO

(''O/il) I AQPAQAfSHC ''Prengerl $S.OO per 1000 : $35.00 per 10,000.
lIUl 1 ">'' "•''*"^'5 Plumosus Nanus, true, $1.25alOO; $10a 1000.
MIOSJOINEXXE, Allen's Denance, large tr pkt. 35c.; 6 pkts.$l
ASXERS, Semple's Braucliins:, white, lavender, oz. lb.

C?I?'l>|'i piiik .limson ir mi.viil $1.00 $10.00

\jL4lL/tJ VlcU'M BranchlnK, mixed colors 50 5.00

Smi.AX SEEU 25 2.50

I S'WEEX PEA, Ecklord's Ctaoicest Mixed 05 .30

We guarantee that these seeds are of high vitality and true to name.

^^^ yELL0WBH|DBlE8B0SEiS|si»^

S7.50 per 100; S70.00 per 1000.

mj^^, CLUCAS & BaODINGTON CO.

_^ 50I and 503 W. 13th St , "ii'^mi;." N. Y. CITY.

''^^■^^ Importers, Exporters and Growers' Agents ol SEEDS, BULBS «nd PLANTS.

rniW'I Mir PA (Ward). A grand marooQ-soarlet, an early, profuse, oonstaEt

UCl'l Li iuAvCU bloomer, habit similar to McGovvaa but stiffer stems ; color

-^^^^^^— — ^— a brilliant ricli deep scarlet, heavily overlaid with maroon.

The most profitable darlc carnation we ever giew, and one of the best selling
flowers we have.

G. H. CRANE

GEN'L GOMEZ

(Dohner). a large long stomra?! bright scarlet, free, profuse,
and constant bloomer. It comes into bloom early and yields
both quality auii quantity ; stem long and stiff from the

beginning to end of season. No other scarlet will equal it. Tested three years and

proved all right as a commercial variety.

Price on above two, $2.00 per dozen ; $ 1 0.00 per I 00 ; $75.00 per 1 000.

(Ward). A fine 2% to 2%^ inch bloom on IC to 24 inch stems.
Color a mignificent cardinal-raaroou, as brilliant and rich as
the cardinal flower; habit similar to Scott, and as free a
A magniflcent vivid brilliant flower.

bloomer as Portia.

GLACIER

Purest snow-white, 2y, to 3 inch blo;ims, on strong stems, dwarf
habit, resembling Snowden; early prolific bloomer. The purest
white carnation in existence, and valuable tor side benches where a

low grower is required.

Price on last two varieties, $10.00 per ( 00, as stoclts are limited.

^-v tor\r\ T> J I • * Will contain 40 piieea of cuts and deecriptlons of

UUr loyy l VQ.QC L.ISL many new and valuable uovclticB in Geraniums,

Carnations, C'lnnas, Chr,\Hautlif muiiiH, DnhliiiH.Callas,
ea vpell as various novelties too numerous to mention Yon will iit-ed our Cjilalo-^iie when
you make out your list of Novelties for 1890. It is now KOlttiS *!> Press.
Send vour name and address to

THE COTTAGE GARDENS, Queens, N.Y.

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70

Thb F=i-orists' Exchange.

X TIPIE WHITS FOB PBODY

ORDER THESE ITEMS NOW.

Trd. pkt.

A sera t unit very dwarf blue |0 15

AlyHHUiii, Ijirtie Gem, dwarf wlilte

AniiiclopsiM Veilchii. .Tapan hy lb. ,$1.50..

Aster, ()iiecn of Markel, wblle ( The 1...

■• •■ " purple ) FIRST f ...

" " ■* ml-ved f of all. J ...

" Seniple*B Brancbing, while

" ■' " pluk

*• " " lavender

" " " crlnisou

" " " mixed

Choice..

Trd. pkt.

Be&:bnln, Tuberous rooted, single. ..$0 50

Vernon 25

QentHurea Gjninocarpa 15 |0 50

" Candldlsslma r. 40 " '^

C'obiea Scandens 15

Drnciena Indlvlsa (in pods) 15

Cyelameu Pcrsicum, grand strain. .. 30
" " Glganteum,

100 seeds, f 1 OO.

Grevillea Robusta 15

Heliotrope, Leniolne'e Giant, very

large heads 50

Ipoinoea GrandlOora. Moontlower.... 15

Lobelia, Crystal Palace Compacta. . 20

200
S5
80

1 25

40

3 00

50

175

10
10
20
20
15
30
30

30

Strain 30

30

• Trd. pkt.

Mignouetle, Machet, select stock... $0 15

Defiance, very large spikes... 25

MuaaEnsetc 1«1 seeds. $100...

Phlox Drummondll. large fl'g. mix. .. 15
" Nana Compacta..,

mixed 30

Primula Obconica Grandlflora 50

Petunia, Blotched and Striped 25

Grandlflora, mixed 50

Salvia Splendens 25

Smilax 15

Stock, Snowflake 50

Torenia Fournlerl and Balllonl 25

Verbena, Elliott's Mammoth 25

oz.

$0 40

25

15

75

75

50

I 50

1 50

1 50

1 50

1 25

oz.

$0 50

1 m

50
1 50
1 00
150

WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, 54 Dey St., New York.

Uentlon the Florl»t«" £:xcbange when wrltlne.

NOTE THE SIZE!

Qtoll

Per lOO

LILIUM AURATUM, $5.50

LILIUM SPECIOSUM ALBUM - - 6.00
LILIUM SPECIOSUM RUBRUM, - 6.00

Above sizes very scarce this year.

HSTEB SEED

White Branching (Semple's), $ 1 .00 per oz.
Pinlc " " 1.00 "

Queen of the IMarlcet, white, 50 "

True and select stock ; price per pound on application.

HARRY A. BUNYARD,

^riL":,i^^Zrrl "A"^en.. ^2 tVest 28th St . NEW YORK.

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I STUMPP & WALTER CO.'S |

1 High Grade Florists' Flower Seeds |

S THE TRUE ALLEN'S DEFIANCE MIGNONETTE.

Price per packet, 20 ct?., per ounce* $1.50.

Trd. Pkt. Oz.
Aster, Queenof the MarKet, white.... $0.15 $0.90
" '■ •• " rose, crlui-

Bon. llpht blue, dark, blue,

or mixed 15 ."TS

'* Semple's BraDchiog, white,
pink, crimson, lavender, pur-
ple or mixed 25 1.00

CeiitnureaOdorata, Margarltae {pure

white) 25

CeutaiireaGjinDOcarpa 10

Lobelia, CrysUil Palace Erecta Com-
pacta 20

Petunia. Giant friDged. single 50

Fblox Druinniondi, Graf Gero

mixed per^ oz.,50ct8. .25

Pblox Drummonili, Nana com-

1.75

1.75

pacta, Fireball

Trd. Pkt.
Pblox Drummonili, Nana com-

Sacta, Snowball $0.25
lox Druminondl, Nana com-
pacta, mixed 2ri

Salvin. Nana compacta 25

Smilax 15

Verbena, Superb Mammoth Mixture. .25
Oz.

$2.00

HYACINTH STAKES

Sweet Peas, E.xtra Early Blancbe

Ferry 10

" Miss Blanche Forry... .10

'* Blanche Burpee 10

*' Countess or Radnor . . .10

** Emily Henderson 10

" Katharine Tracy 10

'* Princess Beatrice 10

•* Dark Lavender.. .10

18 Inches long. neat, strong and durable, suitable for
Hyaclnthe, tucbslas. etc., in pols, fl.tu per lUOti.

.40
l.UO
Lb.

.50
.50
.50
.60
.50
.50

Send ;for Quarterly Catalogue of ^Seeds, Etc.j

I STUMPP & WALTER CO., 50 Barclay Street, NEW YORK. I

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GLADIOLUS^ ^
BLJLB5 FOR.

EASTER ^ ^ ^ .^ ^
DECORATION DAY J^
OUTSIDE PLANTING

CUSHMAN GLADIOLUS

AND

CO.

Euclid, Ohio

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ALM

c5^i^^^^ c

100 1000 3000

etiiiii litlinnpi>ana..$1.00 $6.50'$15,00

..HimrnciiH PliiHiosus ! IBBB

NniiuM (true) 1.25 lOOOi 27.50

CocoH \Vo<ltl<-liaua 1.00 8.1)0 I22.m

Imtnnia Itoi-bonicn... .50 2.50] | 6.50

PnndaiiHH (Itilis 1.50 12.50i 3G.00

DracHiiia In dl visa per oz.. 50 eta.

All kinds of Phccnix Seeds. A new shipment of
Kencia Belmoreana and Forsterinna will

arrive In a few weeka.

J. L. SCHILLER, 404 E. 34th St., NEW YORK.
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ESTABLISHED 1802

'S

SEEDS

NOW ncady:

Special Price List of

CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS
FOR FLORISTS

FREE ON APPLICATION

J.M.THORBURN&CO.

'Late of IS John Street)

36 CORTLANOT STREET. NEW YORK

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ni Anini l The Best Quality^*
\Jl^t\VJlVJl^V At the Lowest Price...

PceilcsB Btraln— The best possible to produce 60 to 70 per cent, llgbt colore. Jil.25 per 100; 110.00 per 1000.
Premier strain— tqnul to any strain on the market, 50 to 60 per cent, light. H.OO per 100; t9.00 per 1000.
Popular strain— A high grade mixture of Ist and -.'li sizes, 50 to 60 per cent, light. 85 cts. per 100; 18.00 pel OOO.

My strains of %A'blte and Light, Red. Pink. Variegated. Yellow and Lemolnel arc of the very best. Also
a one line of named sort*. Unknown correspondents must remit cash or send flrst-clase references. Special
prices on large orders.

Also afuTl line of NAMED CANNAS

HARRY L. HOLMES, - - Harrisburg, Pa.

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RdLKER's Flower Seeds:

Write for i8'j.jCatalo8ue to AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, 52 Dey St., New York.

Mention the Florists* Exchange when wrttinB,

FIRST QUALITY.

LOW PRICES.

Tuberous Begonia Bulbs

Single Reil, Wliile, Rose, an<l \'ellow.
Per doz. 40 cts., hundred $2.50, thousand $23.

Double Red, White, Rose, and Yellow,
Per dozen $1.00, hundred $8,00.

Gloxinia Bulbs, mixed colors

Per dozen 65 cts., hundred $4.50.
Buy from the introducers, the Improved Strain of

Vick's Branching- Aster, white

Tlie best late variety. Per ounce .'Jti.oo.
Queen of the Earlies or Early Market, the

earliest of all a-slcr5. White or mi.vetl tulors 75c. per oz.

JAMES VICKS SONS,

ROCHESTER, N. Y.

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Mentlo.T the Flurtsts' Exchange when writing-

FERN SPORES

50c. per pkt. ; $5.00 per doz. pkts.

SWEET PEAS, mixed varieties, $2.00 per

10 lbs.
BOSTON FERN, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per

1000. Large specimens, in 12 inch

pans, $4,00 each.
KENTIA BELMOREANA, 2 in., $12 per 100.

" F0RSTERIANA,2in.,$12perl00.

GLADIOLUS, The Bride, $4.00 per 1000.

CANNAS, mixed, $15,00 per 1000.

SHORT HILLS,
N. J.

EMERSON G. McFADDEN.

U. :?. EXOTIC NURSERIES.
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Special

Offer of NEW CROP SEEDS

Grown at our own Farms at Orange, Cal.

Delivery latter part of this nioiitb.

JnpnneHe liiiperinl itlorniiiic (■lory. Oz., 25

cts.; lb.. $I.IX>; 5 lbs.. $4.(Xi. Tills is one of the finest

strains ever brougbt to this country, having been

f:rown from especially selected stock seed gathered
n various parts of Japan by our own agent there.

Allefflieuy llollybock. Selected mixture, oz..
$HW; lb. $10. Separate colors, oz., $1.10; lb., jl2.
(Red, Ulack-Red, Maroon, Salmon, Shell-Pink). This
new race of Hollyhocks Is the most valuable of
recently introduced seed novelties. Of perpetual
blooming habit, flowers larger, handsomer, and of
vasllv more delicate texture than the older sora.

Sinilux. Oz..25cts,; lb., $2.50.

Sw<*et HcnM. Only ihree varietlea left. Special
low prices of large quantities to close them out.
Celestial and P'xira Earlv Blanche Ferry, lb., 40 ctfl.;
lU lbs.. $3.0<'. Cupid iwhUe), lb.. 80 cts.; 10 lbs., $7.50-

NOTE:— Upon larRer quactliies than are priced above»
write for our tJpeclal low quotations.

JACKSON & PERKINS CO.,"/.^^?/^:

Wholesale Seed Growers and Nurserymen. Send
for Price List of Kosee, Clematis, Shrubs, Trees, etc.

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January 28, 1899.

Thb F-L-ORISTS* Excht^nge.

71

SEED TR0DE REPOBL

Points and information from seedsmen, andall
interested in tbis coiumn, solicited. Address
Editor Seed Trade, care of Florists' Ex-
CHANQK, P. O. Box 1697, New Torl£.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION

E. B. Clark, Millord.Coun.. President; Jos.
A. BoLQiANo, Baltimore, First Vice-President;
Albert McCullougb, Cincinnati, Second
Vice-President; S. F. Willard, Wettiersfield,
Conn , Secretary and Treasurer.

New York. — H. A. Bunyard received
tills week, from Japan, a cousigument of
Auratum, speciosum album and rubrum.

Henry A. Salzer, manager of the John
A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis., sent
his Alma Slater, the Charles City (Iowa)
College, a check for $3,000 as a New
Year's gift. J. E. K.

Minneapolis. — A local paper reports
that Northrup, King & Co. recently
Hhipped a carload of seed to Italy. Other
regions to willed, it is said, the lirm's
trade extends are: England, France,
Afilca, Australia, Cuba and .South
America.

European Notes.

With the thermometer*at !i6 degrees
Fahr. in the shade in London it seems
hardly possible to believe that we are In
the middle of Winter. As a consequence
everything in which there is any real
vitality is developing much too rapidly
and already seed growers see trouble
ahead. The 9 A. M. temperatures on the
Mediterranean littoral are about the
same, and as a consequence the northern
markets are glutted with cut blooms of
Koman hyacinths, narcissi, freeslas, etc.,
the greater part of it having been grown
with just a light shelter in the open.
.Should presentconditions continue tliere
should be an abundant supply of first
size Komans for 1899.

Now that we have all gotsettled down
to business the shortage on sweet peas
is found to be much less than was at
first anticipated and some of the early
buyers are beginning to rue their precoc-
ity. If they are fortunate enough to
clear out they will not lose much in the
end, but wheie these heavy stocks have
been Iving all this time nobody seems to
know.

Seed.nmen in search of a genuine nov-
elty might advantageously turn their
attention to some of the new varieties
of dwarf beans that have lately been
offered. Incomparable is one of the very
best and earliest that we have yet seen.
An improved form ol the distinct Inepu-
Isable is also promised for next season.
It is to be hoped that the improvement
i.s In the quality of the pod, otherwise it
will be of little value.

A very striking novelty is offered by
Sutton & Sons under the name of Sut-
ton's Hybrid. It is described as a cross
between the scarlet runner pole bean and
one of thedwarf varieties, havlngflowers
of a rosy-scarlet color and producing a
mass of dark green pods very early in
the season. The seed Is a miniature form
of the Fainted Lady runner. If It will
come true from seed it will be a great
acquisition for temperate climates.

European Seeds.

The Calla Disease.

The disease of the calla seems to he the
same as was considered in the annual
report of the New Jersey Experiment
Station for 1893, pages 399-401. In the
cases then studied the plants had been
brought to St. Louis, Mo., in large num-
bers from Callf(^rnia. They grew luxuri-
antly for a time when decay set in and
the whole lot perished. Other roots of
the same origin, but taken elsewheie In
the United States, behaved In a similar
manner. The decay began at the top of
the crown at the insertion of the leaves
and the only snIHcient cause of the trou-
ble then found was bacteria, which were
in great abundance in the disorganized
tissue.

It is possible that the plants were all
diseased before leaving California or in
some way predisposed to the trouble.

1 have not had timetosubmit the pres-
ent lot of plants to the same kind of mi-
croscopic inspection; but from all ap-
pearances the trouble is the same. The
treatment then suggested was to cut off
the diseased crown and encourage the

250,000 ROSES

Citld growu, '^y^ in. pots, $2.50 per 100; $:0 per 1000, in good variety, such as

ll^slJ

100

Pr. lloheiizollern
Mosella
Bride

Marie Guillot
Empress of Cbiiia
C de l,yon
Andre Schwartz
marie Van Houtte
Marie l.anil>ert
J. B. Varroiie
Mnie. PliU. Cocliet
James Sprunt

nucliess de Brabant
Viconitesse TVautier
I»rof. Caiilviat
Wliite nailv
Maurice Rovier
Jos. Metral
Ktoile de Uyon
I,e Pactole
C de Startiembur}f
A^ripplna
I. a Sylpliide
Mme. P. L,al>onte

Mme. de Wattevllle
Bridesmaid
Mtue. Jos. Scliv\'artz
Henry M. Stanley
Empress of ctiina
Mine. Scli^valler
Isabella Sprunt
Maraan Cocbet
Catherine Mermet
Mme. E. KruKfc
Princess Sai;an
Fortunes D. Yelloiv

GERANIUMS.

Fine stock, iy^ in. pots, $2.50 per 100 ; $20 per 1000. We can supply Geraniums
in large quantities, in good varieties, single and double, such as

Rev. Atkinson
Queen of tlie '^Test
Gen. Grant
Mme. Bruant

mailonna

MTonder

Bruant

Grand Chancellor

Pink Beauty
J. V. Murkland
Minister of constan
K. de Girardin

Our New Wholesale Catalogue is just out of press and will be mailed upon application.

Correspondence Solicited.
Special Prices on Large Orders.

McGregor BROS., Sprlngfield, Ohio.

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LILY OF THE VALLEY

THE CREAM OF THE MARKET I

Berllo Strain. 1000 in a case, $12.00 per 1000 F. O. B. cars N. Y. Terms, Net Cash

This \"alley Ih guaranteed to produce large bellH and abundant foliage

F. W. O. SCHMITZ, - - Jersey City, N. J.

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formation of new suekerB from the
healthy lower portion, If there is any
sound part remaining. The calla Is a
bog or water loving plant and it would
not seem asif drainage would have much
to do with the trouble. Neveitheless
large quantities of stagnant water might
induce the decay that is present and pure
water and drainage would, in such case,
prove helpful. BynoN D. Halsted.

Bone Meal— Its Use and Abuse.

" At this season when so much bone
meal is used, a few words as to Its use
and abuse ma.y be of some service to be-
ginners, especially as one hears of so
many disastrous results arising from the
use of this material. 1 am very forcibly
reminded of the need of a word ol cau-
tion from a late experience. Visiting a
florist's place, I found a young man in
charge who had very little experience in
rose growing. He was top dressing his
rose beds with bone raeal. Although the
day was bright there was not a breath
of air on and the thermometer registered
85 degrees. The fumes of the meal he
was using were simply overpowering —
Bride, Bridesmaid and Perle were In the
house. I told him he was running It too
high by ten degrees, and to put air on at
once, but very gradually, as a too quick
opening would verj- likely Induce a bad
dose of mildew, also that keeping the
house closed would probably result in
the loss of all the foliage, from the gas
arising from the meal. Upon looking
over part of the bench he had dressed,
we found many of the leaves beginning
to curl.

Many florists know, to their cost, that
much of the bone meal sold as pure, is
impregnated with acid. Pure bone meal
feels In the hands like Indian meal, but
when acid is present in It there Is a pecu-
liar feeling as If something were pene-
trating the flesh.

Bone raeal as top-dressing is a good
stimulant, if used judiciously; but care
should be taken that air be given until
the material is well soaked into the bed.
It is a fatal mistake to mix bone meal In
the soil for young roses that are to be
potted into 2 or :2i4j-ineh pots. Good,
rich loam is all they require; still a little
meal in the soil, when potting up into 4-
inch pots, will do no harm. But even
then, I wduld mix it a month before
using, so that it would be well incorpor-
ated. H. y.

L. A. Noe Married.

L. A. Noe, the ros* grower, of Madi-
son, N. J., was married Wednesday, .Jan-
uary 18, at Tottenville, S. I., to Miss
Bertha S. S. Collins, daughter of Uev.

CANNMS

1000 clumps mixed Cannas in-
cIudinK Vaughan, Bouvler, Crozy,
Paxil Mariiuaut, etc.

$5.00 PER 100

RUTTLE BROSm - Covington, Ky.

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TRY RICE'S SEEDS

WHOLESALE ONLY.

Write for our '99 Calendar and Trade Catalogue.

JEROME B. RICE & CO.,

CAMBRIDGE VALtEY SEED GARDENS,

Cambridge, N. Y.

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I PLANT SEED C0.1

Wholesale Merchants.

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I EXTRA CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS. |

r \Amt fr«e on application. ~

E FRED. ROEMER. S««d arowar, e i

r Qaedllnburg, Oermany. ^

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Robert B. Collins, pastor of St. Paul's
Methodist Churcli. The ushers were
lasac M. Noe and Albert Brant, and the
best man. Elwood Brant, all cousins of
the groom. The bridesmaids were Miss
Ida Couch and Miss May Kockwell, of
Ridgefleld, Conn., both classmates of the
bride at Hackettstown Institute.

Miss Flora Hoff, of Irvington, N. J.,
cousin of the bride, was maid of honor.

Miss Lillian May Noe, as flower girl,
wore a dainty little dress, similar to the
bridesmaids' and carried on her arm a
large picture hat filled with roses and
maiden hair fern.

The house was artistically decorated
with palms and garlands of smilax en-
twined with red roses and bunches of
holly. Tali vases filled witli Beauty roses
were placed on the various mantelpieces.
The decorator was Chas. Witheridge, of
Newark, N. J. About 150 strings of
smilax and 500 rofees were used.

CLEVIATIS PANiCULATA, fleld-erown $7.00
I 50,000 CLEMATIS PANICULATA, 2.1n.

jH'tH, price on Hpplication.
AMPELOPSiS VEirCHIi.Held ffrowu,X. 7.00

" " lirKt-cIasH *j.0u

Special pricPH Riven on .'jooo or 10,000,
White, Yellow and Pink RAilBLERS,

flekl-arown 6,00

CAL. PRIVET, .""i (100 and 10,000 lotH.
FrIceB upon iippllcntlon. Send for Wliolcsnld LIfit.

The Elizabath Nursery Co., Elizabsth, K. J.

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OAMMAQ AUSTRIA. perl00.?2.
OM in IvMO ITALIA, per 100, $2.00,

Mixed lot of Austria and Italia. $1.50 per 100, f.o.b.

here. Some of these are growing, all of them

with live roots. Ciish with ord*.'r.
C. S. XAIX, - Brunswick* Ga.
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S SPECIAL SEEDS 5

U For the FLORIST and GARDENER. J

■ Send for Wholesale Calalosue. . . ■

■ JOHNSON & SXOKES, ■

■ 217-219 Market St., Philadelphia. ■

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PALM SEED

FRESH.

L,atania Borbonica,

$2..';0 per 1000.

HAnRY rAPWORTH, new Orleans, la.

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SH.W. BUCKBEE!

5 SEED SPECIALIST, S

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2 .^.^Forest City Greenhouses. J

■ Look Box 811, ROCXFORD, ILL. ■

H Special Prices Upon Application. 5

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DAHLIAS

strong field-grown roots, $8.00 per 100. Assorted
in ten or more varieties, each plant labelled with name
and color, printed on wooden labels and wired fast.
Tne most convenient way to have them for retailing.

Descriptive ciinilogue and wholesale trade list of or-
namental nursery stock sent to those in the trade.

SAMUEL G. MOON, Morrisville, ".;.-.<^.^' Pa.

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I SEEDS

. FOR THE ... 2

Garden and Farm S

V Vegetable and Flower Seeds. All the •

• newest and best varieties — qualitv un- #

• surpassed. Illustrated Catalogue- FREE. •

: WEEBER & DON, ^'a;-!, ?/;:y;;',';r^ •

• I 14 Chambers St., New Vork City. 5

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SPECIIL SEED INDW OFFER

too 1000

Freesia Bulbs, ^ to ^ In. In diam t0.6S tS.OO

4^ to >^ In. In dlam 45 3.90

Calla Bulba, dry Call, grown doz.

Mam., 2 la. and over In (Jlam Jl.JO 9.50 90.00

Extraslze, li^to IMln. Indlam.. 1.00 6.50 60.00
First size. IWtolMjIn. Indlam.. 70 5.00 45.00
Secondslze.l toHjIn. Indlam.. 60 4.50 40.00

Freeh Seed, giant flowered ('yclaiiien, 6 colore and
mixed, 6(ic. per HiO seeds; jJ.Sti per KWO seeds.

Drncseena luilivina, M.lKlpcrlb.; aoc. a 1000 seeds.

Crevilleu HobiiHtn, f.^.50 per lb.; 40ct8. per oz.

For prices of Pansy and other Florists seede, send for
wholesale price list.

N.Y. MARKET GARDENERS' ASS'N,

281 SIXTH AVENUE, (P. 0. Box 2341), NEW YORK
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CHOICE SEEDS

VERBENA GRAN Dl FLORA.

The finest strain ot Giant Verbetiaa j'et pro-
duced; largestttowersaoti bestcolors. Besure
to sow. Per pkt., 500 eeeda, mixed colore, SJcts.

CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM.

The choicest iriant flowering- varieties, in best
mixture, per pkt.,3008tieds,$l.IiO; halt pkt., 50c.

CHINESE PRIMROSE.

Best simple and double. 400 seeds, $1.00.
Seeds oi choice uovelties added to every order.

JOHN F. RUPP, Shiramanstown, Pa.

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Thb Plorists' Exchange.

JjOESTIOIJHIL^

OPBN TO ALL .... FREE TO ALL
Answers Solicited from Those Who Know.

(1(1) Plant for Name.— f'. A. .Smith,
Lacbiue, Montreal.— Tlie name of tbe
plant is rtiiddleia aBintica.

(11) Pansies. — These plants do well
with a uight temperature of 55 degrees.
The flowers should be picked with as
long stemsaspossibleaud tied in bunches
of 25 each. The demand for them at
present Is not large. Prices quoted in
Boston and Philadelphia last week were
75c. to f 1 per hundred.

(12) A Good Rose Soil Wanted.—

What is the best soil in which to grow
roses. Perle, Bride and Bridesmaid being
the varieties? When should the soil be
prepared for a house of the above to be
planted first week in June?— J. T. H.

— The best soil for roses would be a
rather stiff loam. This can be obtained
from an old pasture, and if the subsoil is
clay, so much the better. Plow five or

which Biem to be growing finely. The
house is run at about 55 degrees, heated
by steam (I have known it to drop to
48 degrees but only for a very short
time). It runs north and south; 8 x 10
glass. I would like to know what the
cut should be for such a house. I don't
think it is doing as it should, but I don't
know wh.v. — J. C. S.

—The temperature would seem to be
all right. I never liked a north and
south house for growing flowers; but
this may be prejudice asmany prominent
growers are advocating even span north
and south bousesforcarnat on growing.
However, 1 think 8 x 10 glass too small
as the sash bars are too close together
and shut out too much light. I think
the reason why the plants have not pro-
duced what they should thus far is, no
doubt, the dark and stormy weather we
have had up to this time, and this has
been aggravated in the above case by
the small glass used. With bright
weather, longer do.vsand more sunshine,
1 think our friend will have more flowers
if his plants have pulled through in good
health, as he says they have. For a
fuller discussion of this question, see car-
nation notes for this week.

W. R. Shei^mire.

PRIMULA FORBESI (Baby Primrose.)

skx inches deep; haul the soil to some
convenient place and add one load of
well rotted manure to every four loads
of soil. .Mix together and put in a heap.
This should be done at once to be ready
for June.

(13) Bullheads in Bride and
Bridesmaid Roses.— I visited a place
where the Bridesmaid and Bride roses
were looking very well as to growth,
fine stems and good foliage, but were
throwing poor flowers. These are what
one might call " bull heads.'" They are
as hard as a stone In the center and all
curled up. The Bride are sometimes grav
or brown inside, the petals, some-
thing I have never seen before. My opin-
ion is that they are too dry. I
would like other views; also what effect
fumigating with tobacco stems has on
same varieties.- l.vciUiREii.

—Perhaps the house has been kept too
2old,or there has been an overabundance
of some artidcial manure used. It the
plants lacked water after the setting of
the buds that would have a tendency to
cause the flowers to come malformed.
Hull heads may be caused by dark
weather, or from the plants being in an
unfavorable house as regards light. To-
bacco stems, if burned judiciously, will
do no harm.

(14) Is this House doing its Duty?

— I have a house plnnted in iiiniations.
Scott, McGovvan and Portia. In all 2,00(1
plants, all nice, big and healthy, and

Primula Forbesii.

This comparatively new perpetual-
blooming primula, now popularly known
as "The Baby Primrose," has suddenly
jumped into favor with the public as
well as with the most fastidious floral
artists. And this is not to le wondered
at wlien its marvelous qualities as.;a
florist's flower are considered. ""^^^

It is raised from seed, from which, how-
ever, it takes rather a long time to pro-
duce flowering plants. It forms a dense
rosette of somewhat fleshy leaves, from
which spring the flowering stems, 12, 15
and even 20 inches tall, supporting three
tiers or whorls of dainty flowers of a
delicate rosy lilac, with eye of pale gold.
The flowers are not more than half an
inch in diameter, but they are produced
in such greatabundancethnt a tewdozen
plants present a dense mass of bloom.
It commences to flower when only a few
leaves have formed, and continues with-
out interruption and with increasing
vigor from September until June, when
it isbeuefltedby a rest— and, iiaving now
formed a dense clump, it is desirable that
it be divided and stock increased thereby;
and each plant will make 10 to 12 divi-
sifms.

The Baby Primrose prefers a good
open soil, not too rich, and a c ol house.
In tact, it can be grown and liioiinird in
frames wiiere .Marie Louise violets will
tlirive. Young plants propagated in the
.Si)ring liave been used very Kuccessfully
forbidding; and one sport (of exceed-
ingly dwarf growth and with flowers of
a much deeper color) will prove an excel-

lent edging plant. It Is as a pot plant,
however, that this primrose will be most
sought after by the public, being of the
easiest management and so exceedingly
floriferous. Large pans with three to
six plantsmake a sti iking ornament and
bring big prices at all times.

Slxinch pots will often carry 50 or
more flower-spikes at one time; large
pans give 200 or more. The photographs
reproduced herewith show a plant in a
3-inch pot and one in a 10-inch saucer.
The abundant foliage had, however, been
ruined by 20 degrees of frost, experienced
during the delivery to photographer.

[We are indebted to A. Blanc & Co.,
Philadel|)hla, tort he illustratioD.here with
presented. — Eti.]

For the florist it appears almost inval-
uable. Our greatest artists have used it
with wonderful success in their very
finest pieces. It is daintily graceful, used
in connection with cattleyas, with the
color of which it seemsto harmonize per-
fectly. I'sed by itself or with the addi-
tion of maiden hair fern, the effect is
charming. To even better advantage it
is shown In combination with the lasting
sprays of .\sparagus Sprengerior plumo-
suB, making a most effective table or win-
dow ornament — whicli. in a cool room,
frequently lasts for three or four weeks.
The length of stem gives this primrose a
great advantage. Thehe cut sprays, tied
in wet moss, can be shipped to a distance
of a thousand miles or more.

Raising from the seed, several different
varieties have been obtained. Some are
of very dwarf growth, with smaller
flowers, shorter spra.vs and of a deep
magenta color; others are like the type,
but of dark lilac tint and with deeper
yellow eye.

Insertion will be given in this column
to all communications free from animus,
but the opinions expressed do not neces
sarily reflect our own.

Rose Clara Barton.

Editor Florists' EsvbuDge.

', Inyour issue of January 7 there'ap-
peared an article on "Novelties" by Mr.
Blanc, in which he says "Clara Barton
originated in the West and is a sport
from Bridesmaid." Now this is a mis-
take. Clara Barton is a sport from the
Mermet, as tlie Hotfmeister Floral Co.
have testified to us. A sportfrom Brides-
maid, a deep glowing pink, has origin-
ated on our place and Is in our posses-
sion. McLella.n Bros.
San Francisco, Cal.

[We refer our correspondents to the
communication of Secretary Stewart of
the S. A. F., appearing in this week's
issue of the Exchange in which it is also
stated that the variety in question is a
"sport from Bridesmaid," and i8 regis-
tered as such. The name, however, has
been changed to " Maid of Honor." Ed.]

Lilium Harrisii in Bermuda.

Editur Flitrigta' Exchmtue.

One part of the article on page 53 of
your issue of the 21st Inst., that I think
is rather ludicrous, is the reference to ex-
amination to deteimine healthy from
unhealthy bulbs on arrival here. This, I
think, is an impossibdity in the dormant
bulbs; in "fact, the Beimuda growers
themselves cannot do this. If the writer
of the article is so expert that he can de-
tect disease in the dormant bulb, it seems
to me, that he would be a valuable man
for the trade to employ in the capacity
of inspector. F. H. Henky.

Of Henry & Lee.

Editor Flnrlsta' Exchange.

I have read the note in Ihe Exchange
relative to Lillum Harrisii. A florist or
even an expert plant pathologist could
not tell at a glance whether a bulb is
diseased or healthy, unless, of course, it
was completely rotten. As a rule, dis-
eased bulbs are badly spotted and usu-
ally have decaying areas running well
up into the base, but it requires quite
careful examination to detect these
paints, and besides a bulb of this kind
occasionally produces a reasonably
healthy plant.

I do not think that inspection at ports

of entry would be of any value whatever

I in keeping out diseased bulbs. Of course.

such inspection might serve to make
shippers more careful, as all suspicious
looking bulbs could be condemned, l)ut
an inspector could not stale positively
that these were affected by the Bermuda
lily disease. It is iniposbible to identity
this disease with certainty until the
plant has made some growth. The char-
acteristic spots are then leadily seen,
and as these difler from the spots caused
by any oihei disease the trouble can be
readily iletermined.

In Bulletin No. 14 of this Ulvision, we
pointed out tbe fact that preventive
measures against the lily difease must
be carried out in Bermuda with careful
attention to the culture of the bulbs in
the Add and with rigid selection of bulbs
for use in propagating. It is recom-
mended that every diseased plant that
can be readily recognized be dug up and
destroyed, as the bulbs from such plants
would invariably produce a dleeased off-
spring. We also reconimend rigid crop
rotation in order to reduce the mitesahd
fungous enemies. The bulletin closes
with the follow ing paragraph :

" The disease cannot be cured or even
prevented by adopting any single course
of treatment. The fact that the bulbs
have become more or less weakened by
improper cultivation, selection and pro-
pagation, shows the importance ol
adopting rigid measures to improve the
stock. Only the strong and vigorous
plants should be used for propagation.
Crop rotation should be practiced in
order to prevent the increase of mites
and injurious fungi. Leave the stems on
the bulbs until ripe, and in all cases avoid
premature digging. The florist who
forces the bulbs should exercise care in
planting. Throw out all injured bulbs,
and plant In well-drained, well aerated
soil. Endeavor to keep down aphieles
and mites tiom the start, and exercise
care in watering and ventilating. Avoid
feeding with solutions of horse, cow and
sheep manures, and use ehemi(-al fertil-
izers instead."

The Bulletin referred to was quite wide-
ly distributed in Bermuda last year. 'I'he
recommendations of the English expert
agree with ours and heis endeavoring to-
bring about the adoption of better
methods of culture by the Bermuda
growers.

Steps have already been taken to in-
troduce bulb culture into this country.
The greatest care must be taken to start
with clean, healthy, vigorous stock, and
to maintain rigid selection and crop'ro-
tation. When bulb growing is carried
on in this country competition with Ber-
muda growers will prevent careless
methods. Albert F. Woods.

Assistant Chief of Division of Vegeta-
ble Pathology.

Washington, D. C.

Ottawa.

Weather anel Trade Conditions.

In the past two weeks we have
been served with all kinds of weather.
The thermometer has been as low as 25
degrees below zero and as high as 45 de-
grees above, with but little sun. Trade
has not been rushing but funeral orders
havekept thingsmoving. Violets are very
plentiful, and if of extra quality, retail
at $1. Carnations are equal to the
demand, with theexception of white, and
good ones bring 50c. per dozen. Roses,
considering the cloudy weather, are very
fair in quantity and quality, selling for
f].50 to *2. Bulbous stock is plentiful
and goes off very well.

Plant trade has been on the quiet side,
azaleas that weie justtoolate for Christ-
mas being ihe favorites.

A Lily Experiment,

Scrim has a good lot of Lilium
Harrisii in flower also just too late for
Christmas. A curious fact about these
lilies may be of interest. They were .
small-sized bulbs, and when received
were potted and stood in the greenhouse.
When forcing commenced one-half ;^were
moved into his warmest house, in a tem-
perature of 05 to 70 degrees and kept
there until in flower. Ihe loss from dis-
ease would not exceed 10 per cent. The
others were kept whereorigiually placed,
in a temperature of 50 degrees"; 40 per
cent, of these have been dumped, with
more to gc-^almost establishing a fact
that the disease does not flourish in the
high temperature.

The Horticultural Society held its
annual meeting last week and elected W.
.McConn, horticulturalist at the Experi-
mental Farm, president tor 1899. E.—

January 28, 1899.

Thb F-LORISTS' Exchknge.

73

Cosmos Klondyke.

For weverul years tlorists aud Beede-
men have been seekiug a cosmuB other
than the original white pearl, and
■' washed " and, 1 may add faded, pinl<
anil red; i)artieularly have we all been
eager to obtain a good yellow conmoe.
To eeeure this 1 have taxed friends for
seed, and sent money tar and wide,
always to Hud that what was received
did nut meet the requirements to justify
a seed grower, who was careful of his
reputation, In sending out the product.
Among others received was the broad-
fuliaged, tall, late growing variety which
was all oue could ask for as to bloom,
when it did bloom, though too often that
only occurred even here a week or two
before the plant was killed by frost.
This variety with me grew 7 to 12 feet
iu height and spread so as to Interlap
when planted in ti-foot rows.

Another variety, the true Cosmos sul-
phureus, from Mexico, was somewhat
similar in foliage (though on a reduced
scale) to the tall late blooming variety,
growing only about 3 to 4 feet; but in
bloomlt wasdisai)pointiug,iu that while
vastly superior to the " bidens" offered
as Cosmos sulphuieus, it was equally in-
ferior to the blooms of the late tall va-
riety. To secure the plant of true Cos-
mos sulphureus, early blooming, with
blooms of the tall late variety, was the
object to be obtained ; but how '.'

The late variety was too late to pro-
duce perfect seed even if hybrlaized with
Cosmos sulphureus. Fortunately, after
the entire crop of the late variety had
been killed down, October 20, by a freeze,
we had a remarkably mild .Spring-like
November, and three of the plants of this
late variety sent up new shoots from the
roots. These shoots I cut off, put out,
and rooted as cuttings under glass, car-
rying them in pots through the Winter.
These plants, from cuttings, bloomed as
early as the true suljihureus, and of
course, fertilized each otueri being plant-
ed side by side for the purpose. From
seed HO produced I secured 27 plants of
just what I wanted, a plant which
bloomed early — showing hrst terminal
blossom April 15, when ly inches high,
and whichcontinued to grow and spread
until killed by frost October 26.

The plants .May 15 were '2'/^ feet tall,
with a spread of similar dimensions, cov-
ered with blooms and seed heads. 1
gathered the first ripe seed on that day.
In October the plants were y/o to 4 feet
tall, and same.spread, being still covered
from top to base with innumerable rich,
orange-yellow blooms 21/2 to S'i inches
in diameter, which presented such a rich
golden appearance that I immediately
dubbed it '■ Klondyke."

Just think of a plant beginning to
bloom in this section April 15 — a well
grown, full blooming plant in May, and
blooming and growing continuously,
being daily covered with its innumerable
rich orange-yellow (no wash color) blos-
soms, in some three or fimr different
shapes, until killed by frost October 26!
Does it not justify a grower in feeling
jirond of being able to originate and in-
troduce such? 1 think so, and I am.

These.seeds, If started in cold frames,
or even planted at the time that cabbage
seed is sown in sections further North,
should be in bloom in May and June.
Like cabbage and other subjects, the
young plants withstand more cold than
the larger mature ones. 'I'he cooler it is
(not freezing) and the more moisture
there is, the better the seeds germinate.
Seed i)lanted late In the season, when
the sun is hot, will germinateinditterently
and niaUe poor growth.

When Klondyke waskilled by the freeze
October 26, upon over 500 plants of the
late broad foliaged vaiiety, not oue per-
fect seed had matured, while I gathered
seed daily and had done so since May 15,
from Klondyke. Comparatively dwarf,
early, with rich yellow-colored blossoms;
beautifully cut, handsome green foliage,
with many petioles and midribs, of a
rhubarb-red line to the front, and a con-
tinous bloomer for si.x months; what
lilant offers so much to the lover of
tlowers or the seller thereof? I believe it
would make a liandsome and attractive
pot plaiitlif kejit cool. Hememberalways
that all cosmos dislike heat, 'ind nourish
beat cool.

Mr. liurpee, who saw it growing, offers
Klondyke, and pronounces it a "gem."

Mr. Blanc, wlio saw the •blocjm, pro-
nounced it " splendid," w'hile V. H. Hal-
lock, upon seeing it, wrote " I like it,"
and immediately bought.

A. W. S.MITH.

AmericuK, fia., U. S. A.

The Use and Construction of Green-
houses for Horticulturists.

Abulract frnm a yai)er read hii L. R. Tafl., .Iflii-
cuttu7-al College, Mifh., at the meeting of the
MUttouri State Horticultural Society, Decem-
ber 6-S.
During the past ten or fifteen years,
not only has there been a marked change
in the methods of building greenhouses,
but there has been a great increase in
their use. This increase has been quite
large in the neighborliood of large cities,
but there has been a greater amount of
building in the vicinity of small towns,
and even iu sections remote from settled
communities, improved means of trane-
portation have made it possible for
growers of flowers and vegetables to

is no reason why similar establishments
will not prove even more satisfactoi'y In
Missouri. For such a purpose the form
of house best suited is the even span;
this should be not less than 20 feet in
width, and of any desired length. If
several houses are erected, they may be
placed side l).v side, with division walls
in common, but for most crops the extra
expense required will be more than re-
paid by the benetits that will be derived
when the houses are placed far enough
apart to prevent the shading of one
house by its neighbor, as well as from
the light and ventilation that can be
secured through the side walKs. For
roses, however, the three-quarter span
roof Is generally preferred, while in sec-
tions where a slight slope to the south

SPRAY OF NEW EARLY ORANGE-YELLOW COSMOS

"KLONDYKE-

Originated by A. W. Smith, Amerlcus, Ga., U. S. A., showing first terminal
bloom and foliage April 15th. Plate reduced to about one-third real size.

See illustration of plant on following page.

PRICES ON APPLICATION TO A. W. SMITH. AMERICUS. GA., U.S.A.

locate where tliey can secure cheap land
and fuel, from which points the products
are often shiiiped hundreds of miles. In
other States, many farmers and fruit
growers, whose time is occupied during
tlie .Summer months with their orchard
and farm crops. Iiave erected extensive
ranges of greenhouses, which duiing the
Winter months are used for the produc-
tion of vegetables and cut flowers and,
as the owners for the meantime become
specialists, they not only find the work
lemunerative, but are thus able to
occupy the portion of the year which is
not required for tlieir other work.

STVLE OK HOUSE.

With the cheap fuel, clear sky and com-
paratively short and mild Winters, there

can be secured, a wide, side-hill house
will be found adapted to the growing of
vegetables, carnations, violets, etc., and
it will ill addition be of comparatively
cheap construction.

While tlie modern iron-frame construc-
tion is in many ways desirable, and will
often in the long run prove most eco-
nomical, the increased first coat will pre-
vent it from being commonly adapted
for ordinary greenliouse purposes. The
iron-frame house may be raised upon a
brick foundation, or iron [losts maybe
set in the ground to which the side posts
can be attached. Iron rafters are placed
once ill 7 or 8 feet and connecting them
are plates, purlins and a ridge, upon
which the sash bars rest. With this form
of construction, much lighter sash bars

can be used than in wooden houses, us
nearly all the strain and weight of the
roof is borne by the iron posts and raft-
ers. The house will also be much more
durable, as the portions that are Hrst to
decay in a wooden house iiave been re-
placed by Iron. When wooden houses
are used, posts of cedar or cypress shculd
l)e set at intervals of from 4 to 6 feet.
The height will depend somewhat upon
the Clops to be grown, and whether
there is to be glass in the side walls. In
the former Ciise 4 leet will be ample,
while in the latter, 41/l> to 5 fiet will be
none too much. The walls can be formed
of sheathing and block siding, with a
double tliukness of building pajier be-
tween. If ventilating saslifsto be jjliiced
in the side walls, there should be a sash
sill arranged for them to close upon.
Various forms of plates may be used,
but they should besoarranged that they
will provide a firm bearing for the sash
bars, and for tlie running off of the water
upon the inside, as well !is on the outside
of the house. In wooden frame houses,
rafters are now seldom used, the UHual
plan being to depend entirely upon sash
bars which rest upon one, or more, lines
of gas pipe, or similar iiurlins.

'I'he usual size of the sash bars is about
IVi by 21/a inches, and drip gutters in the
sash bars are desirable. One and some-
times two continuous iinesof ventilators
at the ridge sliould be provided, and con-
nected with shafting so that a line 50 to
100 feet in length may be worked with
one machine. In house 20 feet wide,
when a single row of ventilating sash is
used, it should be from 30 to 36 inches
wide, while if there are two rows they
should vary from 24 to 30 inches, accord-
ing to the kind of crops to be grown.

For most purposes it is desirable to use
glass at least 14 by IS inches, and, for
roses, 16 by 24 will be none too much.
In setting the glass a good grade of
putty or mastica is used under the panes,
if it iB to be lapped, it is held in place by
means of zinc points or brads. For
many purposes, however, butted glass is
preferred, the size geneially being 16 by
16. The square form is desirable, as it
permits of the turning of the panes so as
to secure a perfect union between them.
When the glass is butted, it is customary
to u.se wooden caps, over the sash bars,
ivhich are screwed down upon the panes.
This makes a warm and water-tight
joint and permits the ready resetting of
broken panes.

In three-quarter span houses, the
south wail should be about the same
height as the walls of an even span
house, but the north wall should be
about one-half higher, if the long span to
the south construction is used, but both
walls may be of the same height when
the short span tothesouth houseis used.
The usual height of tlie ridge in a house
20 feet wide, is 7 feet above the walls,
except in a long span to the south in
which the distance from the level of the
south wall to the ridge is measured, and
the ridge is so situated that the sash
bars on the south side will be twice as
long as those upon the north.

Either raised benches or solid beds
may be used, the former being the most
commonly emjdoyed for flowers and the
latter for vegetables. In the construc-
tion of the raised benches it is desirable
to use either gas pipe or angle iron for
the supports, although if constructed of
wood they will last a long time when
supported upon bricks or cedar blocks.
In order to secure proper drainage, there
should be cracks of one-half inch to one
inch between the boards used for the
bottom of the benches. In some cases,
tile or slate bottoms are used and with
an iron frame-work, will form a very
durable bench. The former practice was
to place narrow benches along the side
walls, with one or more wide benches in
the center of the house, separated by
walks, but in order to bring the benches
into the more desirable parts of the
house, the plan of having walks along
the side of the house, aud of arranging
for three or four beds, from 4 to 5 feet in
width, separated by walks 20 to 24
inches wide, has been adopted. With
solid beds a similar arrangement has
been followed, except that the beds are
somewhat wider, although 7 feet is the
usual maximum frn- violets and carna-
tions. The height of the solid bed is de-
termined bv the kind of crop to be grown
and the distance to the glass. The same
care is required as with raised benches to
secure good drainage. This is generally
done by filling in with broken brick aud
similar material, and covering with 8
inches of prepared soil.

W'here sub-irrigation is to be used, the
bottoms of the beds or benches are made
practically water-tiiiht, and one or two
lines of drain tile are placed lengthwise

74

The F=i-Orists' Exchhnge.

of the houses. The water is turned in at
one eud^ through a hose and, following
the tile, makes Its way out through the
joints. In three-quarter sijan houses
with a lung- slope to the south, the
benches are placed at different levels,
somewhat liiie a pair of stairs, so that
those upon the north side will not be
shaded, and that they will not be too far
from the glass.

HEATING BY HOT WATER.

For heating small ranges of green-
houses, some of the cast-iron hot water
boilers, although they are comparatively
high priced, will prove satisfactory and
in the end economical, as they will be
more durable than wrought-iron boilers,
especially if the latter are made in the
form of box coilslrom ordinary gas pijie.
The joints of the Utter being screwed to-
gether will expose more or less of the
threads, and us a result may not iast
more.than two or.three years, altliough
with heavy pipe the life of the pipe boiler
may be^seven or eight years, it care is
taken not to have any of the threads ex-
posed. For larger ranges where hot
water is used, tubular boilers may be
employed and will give good satisfac-
tion, especially if the tubes are placed so
as to dll the shell of the boiler. Although
these boilers are made of wrought iron,
the tubes are thicker than those com-
monl3' used for coil boilers, and. the tubes
being riveted rather than screwed into
the boiler heads, will be quite durable.
Although not to be recommended for
very small ranges, a considerable saving
in the amount of pipe required for radi-
ating surface in the houses can be made
if the system is placed under pressure.
Although there is hardly any limit to the
size of the plant in which hot water
underpressure may be used, a majority
of greenhouse men prefer steam, for
ranges of .the size that will make the use
of a night fireman desirable. While it
will require rather more careful; atten-
tion than a hot water system, steam as
a means of heating greenhouses has some
advantages.

For ranges of houses with less than
10,000 square feet of glass, only one
heater will bedesirable, butlf the amount
of glass exceeds this, two or more should
be employed. The heaters should be so
arranged that eitlaer one can be cut out
from the system in case of accident and
for the purpose of making repairs. Hav-
ing more than one heater, under such
conditions, will oftentimes prevent seri-
ous loss. During the Fall and Spring
months only one heater will be required,
the other being held in reserve for use
during the severe weather in Winter.

PIPING.

For piping houses for hot water circu-
lation, there has been a marked change
in the kind of pipe used in the last
twenty years. Instead of the old-fash-
ioned 4-ineh cast-iron pipes, wrought-
iron pipes from IVi to 2 inches in diame-
ter are used for the coils. In some cases,
the coils include both the flow and re-
turn pipes, but more commonly the
water is carried to the farther end of the
house in pipes of a somewhat larger size,
which are there connected with the re-
turns. Although larger pipes are occa-
sionally used, the usual size for the flow
pipes is either 2 or 2i i inches, the former
being used forcoilscontaining about 200
square feet of radiation while the latter
will supply 350 feet. When the heater
can be sunk so as to be below the level
of the greenhouse floor, a fairly good cir-
culation can be secured with all of tlie
pipes under the benches, but better re-
sults can be obtaiupd when theflow pijies
are carried as high as possible, and the
use of overhead flows becomes almost
necessary where it is not possible to
lower the heater. One or two of the flow
pipes can be carried upon each of the
rowBof purlin and ridge posts, and otluu's
if necessary upon the walls. The radia-
tion supplied by thereturns will be rather
more effective when arranged in horIz')n-
tal coils, than when the pipes are placed
one above the other, but from the fact
that when the coils, in whole or lu part,
are carried upon the posts of tlu> side
walls they are out of the way, tlie verti-
cal coil is often used. While gftod results
will be secured whether the flow pipe Is
carried with an upward or a downward
slope, the results, if anything, seem to
favor a down-hill system. The slope
should be merely enough to free tlie
pipes of air, for which an outlet must be
provided at the highest point. It is an
excellent plan, especially wlien the cl(»sed
system is used, to connect tlie highest
point of each flow pipe, or the lilgliest
point of the common system, witli tlie
expansion tank. Tlie returns should
always be laid with slight slope toward
the boiler, but if the larger sized pipes

are used and are properly supported ttiis
need not be more than 1 inch in 20 feet,
the object being to carry the pipes as
high as possible and at the same time
have a sufficient slope to permit the air
to escape.

HEATING BY STEAM.

The arrangement of the pipes where
steam Is employed, is;;quite similar to
that in the hot water system, the par-
ticular difference being that the size is
considerably smaller for both the flows
and returns. The return pipes need not
be larger than lH inches and, for small
houses, very good results can be secured
with 1-iuch pipe. As a rule, a 2-iuch sup-
ply pi|ie will answer for an ordinary
hcHise 20 by 100 feet, except where high
temperatures are desired. In the steam
svstem there should be an automatic air-
valve at the lower end of each of the
coils and, for controlling the heat, valves
are necessary upon both the supply and
drip pipes, while in the hot water sys-
tem only one valveisnecessary, although
two will be desirable in easethere sliould
be occasion to at any time cut off the
coil in order to make repairs upon it. In
the steam coils it is also well to have
several of the pipes provided with valves
in order that one or more of them may
be cut off to control the heat. In esti-
mating the amount of radiating surface
that will be required, it is customary to

Potting Cuttings. — In potting cut-
tings, it is the usual custom to put in
soil to one third the depth ol the pot;
the cutting is put in place, the remaining
space filled up with soil, firmed with the
thumbs, then the bottom of the pot is
knocked several times on the bench. A
better method is to have the knocking
precede the firming with the thumbs, for
this reason: when the cutting is placed
in position, the soil added, and thumb
firmed, the soil doesn't get a show to
get in among the rootlets nearly so well
as when the pot is given one or two gen-
tle knocks before the thumbs are used.
For most plants in the cutting stage, the
thumbs should be used for evening the
surface more than for firming. Another
reason just as weighty as the last is,
that pressure from the thumb acts un-
evenly on the roots, pressing down oppo-
site sections, while the intervening spaces
containing the tender roots are station-
ary. This must necessarily result in
twisting and wrenching, which dangers
are done away with, or at least lessened,
by firstflrming with the knocking process.

Violets D<ampiiig. — Screened Jadoo,
or the material resembling it, which is
used by some of the European bulb men

A. W. SMITH'S NEW EARLY ORANGE-YELLOW COSMOS "KLON D Y KE."
Showing Plant 2'/^ feet tall, with Blooms and Seed-heads, May 15th, 1S98.

consider that one square toot of surface
will he sufficient for three of exposed
glass, if the house is to be carried at 60
degrees, with hot water, and that it will
answer for four or five if 50 or 40 de-
urees, respectively, are to be maintained.
With steam heat, 1 foot of radiation will
be ample for 514 square feet of glass, in
liouses to be heated to BO degrees, 7^2 '^
."lO degreesistobe maintained, while only
1 foot of radiating surface to 9 square
feet of giflss will be required in houses
that are to be heated to 40 degrees. The
above figures will be found substantially
cor''ect in sections where the usual Win-
ter temperature does not drop below-
zero, and where the houses are well built
and with a comparatively small aiuonut
of wall surface. In sections where the
temperature drops much below zero, or
wlierethecharacter of the house makes it
dinicult to heat, these figures will need
to be slightly moditiefl.

With a house of modern construction
in which the heating apparatus is prop-
erly arranged, a considerable variety of
vegetables can lie forced for the Winter
markets and these can be sold at remu-
nerative prices. There is also a good de-
mand for the flowers ordinarily forced in
greenhouses, and anyone who has a
taslc for tile liusinesH and practical expe-
rience in handling the houses and tlie
crops, will find it a promising fidd for
his efforts.

for packing bulbs, are both good sub-
stances for covering the violet beds to
prevent the flowers from damping while
lying on the surface of the soil ; sawdust
is sometimes used, more frequently
coarse-grained sand. Another good ma-
terial, whicli in a well-drained house gets
dry very (piickly, is sphagnum moss
rubbed throiigli a sieve. The material
which presents a rough surface after
being laid on, and the one^whicb, should
confervoid growth attack it, can easily
be scratched over with the tips of the
fingers, is the best. Before applying any
of these substancesthesurface soil should
be gone over and slightly worked.

Tropical Water Lilies.— Where it is
intended to grow the tropical water
lilies this Summer, for their flowers or
for ornamental purposes, they should be
secured now, instead of later in the sea-
son when the tubers are started and the
leaves have formed. It is much more
satisfactory to procure dormant tubers,
start them" in the greenhouse and have
the plants in the very best condition to
undergo the transfer from the greenhouse
to the pond, or position outside where
they ai'e to bloom, than to liave them
sent with the leaves on, at the planting
out season, as then they are apt to get a
check from which it takes them some
time to recover. The best blooming
kinds for general purposes among the

night bloomers are Rubra and Devoui-
ensis, both red; Dentata, white. The
day bloomers are Gracilis, white; Zanzi-
barensis, purple; Zanzibarensis var.
azurea, pulcherrima, (Jierulea and Ele-
gans, blue; Zanzibarensis var. rosea,
pink.

Instead of putting newly potted bed-
ding plants In a shaded place, from
which they will have to he removed in a
few days, it will save work to have a
good supply of old newspapers on hand
with which to supply the necessary
shade. Besides supplying shade the pa-
pers help to keep the atmosphere around
the plants in a moist condition.

Crotoii plants which have been used
for decorating, and are a little the worse
for wearthrough losing the lower leaves,
can now be ringed and mossed so as to
preserve the top part. Keep the plants
during this process in the vvarmesthouse,
syringing several times daily.

The Propagating Bench. — For the

propagation ol bedding plants, and even
carnations and roses, where a house is
not solely devoted to this purpose, a
front bench of a house, given over to the
growing of general stock, will answer
the purpose nicely. The work of propa-
gation will be rendered all the more suc-
cessful, if stretches of cotton are hung
from the roof down to the front of the
bench. Have it in convenient lengths,
so that the bench may be got at easily.
The cloth will help to keep a moist at-
mosphere over the cuttings by shutting
out the air admitted from the ventilat-
ors. Paper, directly over the cuttings,
or lath slats on the glass, will supply all
the shade necessary.

Allamauda. — Where these are wanted
for early flowering, take some of the plants
which have been resting, cut them back,
not too severely, give a top dres-ing of
cow manure, where the plants are in large
enough pots, and the root conditions all
right. Syringe freely, and keep the soil
moist. The large-flowered species will
stand a pretty high temperature.

Adiantum Parley enae. — Large
plants of Adiantum Farleyense, which
have been shorn of their fronds, will be
benefited by giving them the full sun and
keeping the soil only fairly moist, pre-
paratory to dividing up the plants later
on. It will be found, when treated this
way, that numerous small fronds will be
thrown outand a corresponding growth
of small roots from the base of the grow-
ing points, thus making the work of
division in the Spring a successful one.

Nephrolepis rupesceiis tripinnati-
flda. — In many old plants of this grace-
ful fern the central crowns will have be-
come shabby, and should be torn apart
and the smaller crowns put for a short
time in moss and sand to make fresh
roots before repotting. These will make
good plants for use a little later on in
the season. A good brisk heat is neces-
sary for the perfect development of this
plant. The foliage should be kept free
from water, applied through the syringe
or hose.

Geranium Cuttings. — The first batch
of geraniums, those intended for the be-
ginning of the season, should now be
rooted and potted up. A fair quantity
of leaf soil and well rotted cow-manure
in the soil should be given. The bench
which the pots are to occupy should be
cleared of sand and soil, as it is liable to
choke up the holes in the bottoms of the
pots, besides harboring worms, and the
surplus water is apt to become stagnant,
supplying unfavorable conditlcms. A
thin layer of ashes over the boards is as
good a material as any. The potting
soil should be in a condition neither too
moist nor too dry, but moist enough to
enable the roots to make a start in it
without the aid of the watering pot for
a day or two. Slight syringings once or
twice a daj' witii a fine spray will be all
that is necessary in the way of water-
ing. Other cuttings that should be at-
tended to without delay are heliotrope,
gazanias, verbenas, German ivy, fuchsias
and Salvia splendens. G. W. O.

On a hillsiile near a small town in Scot-
land is a wonderful advertisement made
of flower beds, each bed taking the shape
of a letter forty feet long, the whole com-
prising the name of a Glasgow newspa-
per, which name, it is statetl, can be read
from a distance of four and a half miles.
France is to go Caledonia one better,
and decorate its railroad enbankments
witli lioi'ai advertisements. It is said
that as soon as the project was an-
nounced 10,000 square meters of em-
bankment space were speedily snapped
up by enterprising advertisers.

January 2S, 181)9.

Thb F^lorists' Exchange.

75

Carnations. Rooted

Cuttinss.

Our Specialty.

CARNATIONS

The Best of the New and Standard Varieties.

Pink— Victor, Triumph. Mrs. Jas. Dean, Albertinl,
C. A. Dami. Daybreak. Wm. Scott While— Flora
HIU, AlbaSuperba, Wbite lioud. Evelina, Jobn Young,
Lizzie McGowan. Scnrlft— .luldlec and Bon Ton.
Yellow— Gold NuKKet and Mayor Plngree. Ci'iin-
Bon— Empress. Vuriesatetl- Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt,
Lily Dean and Annazludy. Heady January 20. Stuck
guaranteed free from disease of any kind.

New varieties not mentioned in tbia llBt can be
furnished at dlssemlnnlor's prices.

I1YDRAN<;EAS and CHKYSANTHE-
I>iri>l55 ready in Spring.

Don't order until you get our prices. Price List
ready now.

JOHN HACKETT & CO.,
«'id i<t., near Elmwooil Ave., I'HILA., PA.
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CARNATIONS^-
CHRYSANTHEMUMS....

The best new and standard varie-
ties. Strong, iiealthy young stocls.
See our advertisement in Souvenir
Number of the Exchange, page 1161.

Correspondence Solicited.

H. WEBER & SONS,

OAKLAND. MD.

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CarnatlOD Seed

AND

CARNATION

SEEDLING

PLANTS

Fim.M HANll-FKiJTIUZKD, WINTER
IlLOOMINll VAUIETIES.

100 fSee»l8 lor '.i3 cts. / Postage
100 Plants for Sl.OO. f ITepaltl.
25 Plants at 100 rate.
I- AS II WITH OUDEK.

AMERICAN ROSE CO.,

WASHINGTON, D. C.

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MORRIS FLORAL CO.,

CARNATIONS

ROOTED CUTTINGS NOW READY

Rebacco (Dorner), fancy bloom,

a yellowish biowo, light pink 100 lOOO

splashed, bright $6 t'U 94U.UU

Argy 1« 4.0 1 35 00

KmiiresH 4.00 JJoUO

Evelina 3 00 :i5.lj0

Painted Lady 3 00 25.00

P»yche 3 UO :.'5.U0

«old Nugget 5.00 40.00

Flora Hill J.50 12.50

Jubilee 1.50 13 50

' Mayor Plugree 1.50 12.50

Triumpli 1.50 13.50

Daybreak l.ftO 13.50

Mra. Bradt 4 00 25.00

Morello 3 00 25 00

Rooted Cuttings CarnatlouH, ourselec-

tion 10.00

Dl AIITC SEPTEMBER ROOTED,
rLnnld 2M INCH. joo

Beeontas, Erfordl. in bloom $2 00

•* Sandersoni, in bloom 2,00

" Hybrida Rosea, in bloom 2.ii0

" 15 other choicH varieties 2 00

GMranlutUH, Hermoine, La Favorite,
White Swan, Alpine, Ueanty, Mme.
A. Chevreliere, Mme. Salleroi and

Happy Thought, fine 00

Goleua, Hssorted 00

" Brownie, new 00

Velvet Plant, big seller dO

Feverfew, Little Gem ;,0

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JOS. RENARD. '

CARNATIONS

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

ELIlORAnO. $8,m per ICIKl. SCOTT, »7.00 per 1010.
DAYHUEAK, $1.00 piT 100 Now rcailv-

McGUWAN, PORTIA. FLOIJA HILL, In season.
DOlIBbF. PEARL, TUBEROSE BULBS, first-
class, at ir6M per 1000.

CHAS. BLACK, Hightstown, N. J.

Mention tho Plorlsta' Elxchanice when writing,

■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■a

■ F. DORNER & SONS CO. ■

\ CARNATIONS '[

■ LA FAYETTE, IND. ■

■ H

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Rooted Cuttings ol Carnations

VIOLET RUNNERS.

Rooted CuttlnpB of Carnations, new and standard var-
ieties, ready December 15th; also flne young runners of
Lady Campbell violets. These at any time.
Chester
Co..
Mention th« Florists' Exohanp© when wrltlnR.

<>oo(l. '^tronfr, lleiilthr,
Kootcil CuttloKH of'.....

Fur Feliruary and March delivery, followlog kinda :
Srott, Huaetjueen, Pcacliblow. L. Mi'Gowan for J1.2.")
per too IT flu.Wper IIXH.1. Emily Plern^on. Armazlndy.
KolilTioor. Alhertlnl. I'.rldiNinalii for ^1.50 per 100 or
$1350 piT IWU. Met.-.,r. Daybn-ak, Morello. Flora
Hill, Jubllre, at $2,iK.(iHT UK) nr $n.5<i per lOX).

I>iiiie. Salleroi GeruniiiiiiN and Swaiusona
(■nieuil'olia Albn, fmni ■2}^ In. pots, $1.75 per lUO.
Fueliian, looted cuttings, best sixteen varieties,
fruiij sand, * 1.25 per UKI.

LOGAN AVE. GREENHOUSES, Danviile,lll.

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CAHNATIONS

White Cloitd, Fire Fi.t, Evelina, Gold Nuooet,
$5.()0 per 100; $4IJ.(X) per lOW. Fbeedom, $2 00 per 100;
$15.00 per \m: .luBiLEE. Flora Hill, $1.75 per 100;
^!5.00 per lOtKi; Wm. SroTT. E.mily Pierson, Silver
Spray, $1.00 per IW; $7.50 per lOOO. Morello, Day-
break. $1.25 per 100: $10.W1 per 1000.

Our cuttings are Al. We guarantee satisfaction, or
money refunded. Correspondence solicited.

The Stover Floral Co., Grandville, Mich.

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DIRS. FISHER CARNATIONS

strong plants, 3 inch pots, $3 per 100, 2^ Inch

pote, %'i per 100
SMII.A.X Pl.AISCrs, one year, I in. pots,

$4 per lUO.
CUXSMICAX, llneBtrinKS, $18perl00.
Cash with order.

WM. KEIR, - PIKESVILLE. MD

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Unlonville, Pa.

CARNATIONS

EDW. J. TAYLOR

■ Wholesale Florist ■

■ SOUTHPORT, CONN. ■

■ ■

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NEW CARNATION

GOV. mm

SEEDLING OF VAN LEEOWEN
ON DAYBREAK.

Strong, healthy grower, free from disease of
all kinds, continuous free bloomer with dowers
very erect on a siiflf stem, 18 to 30 in., flowers
similar in color to Datbreak, but much
brighter, edg© beautilully tlmbriated, good
shape and with full center, and does not buret,
commands the highest prices in New York for
novelties. Having been grown by us for the
past 4 years we can with confidence recom-
mend it to the florists cjf America as one of
the best if not the best light pink carnation
ever sent out. Orders are now being booked
for roftted cuttings to be delivered Februnry
Ist, 1899 Price, #75 00 per lOOO, 500 at 1000
FHtes, SIO.OO per 100, S2.00 per duz. All
orders tilled strictly in rotation.

Cash with order from unknown correspon-
dents. A personal Inspection invited.

JOSEPH TOWELL, Paterson, N. J.

HALKDON AVE. NURSERY.
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Caniata EMPRESS

Swayne's new Giant Crimson. Strong, cool-grown,
well-rooted cuttings, $3,00 per lUO; $25.00 per lOOO.

HARRY PINIfQ ftbestsorU. (For list of BortP
nnnu i rini\0 seepagese, lastissue.)
liodted cuttint^s, $1 00 per 100 ; $8.00 per 1000.

Pni FIIQ Immense stock of well-rooted cuttings,
\j U 1. 1. u O Gulden Redder, Ked Verschaffelt 11,
Yellow Verechaffeltll, Mrs. F. Sanders, and 30 other
standard sorts. Our Coleus arc abnolntrly free
li'oiii Mealy Buer. 75 eta. per lOO; $5.00 per lOOO,

HFI IflTRflPP ^ hest sorts, well-rooted cut-

iikuiu I nurc tlugs. $i ooper UV; $sper noo.

At 100 rntes we uhip by mail, postpaid.

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.

A. B. DAVIS & SON, Purcellville, Va.

(Near WaNhiiicton, I). (;,)

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CARNATIONS

Healthy Rooted Cuttings Ready Now.

WHITE CLOnO, EVELINA,

GOLD NUGGET, MRS. JAMES DEAN,

PAINTED LADT, NEW YORK.

BON TON, EMPRESS, PSYCHE

»5.00 per 100 ; MO.OO per 1000.

FLORA HILL. VICTOR,

MAJOR PINGREE. TRIUMPH,

ALBA SUPERBA.
»3.00 per 100; 125.00 per 1000.

DAYBREAK, WM. SCOTT.

HECTOR, JUBILEE, MINNIE COOK

*2.00 per 100; J15.00 per 1000.

ARMAZINDY *J.50 |>er 100; »20 per 1000.

The greatest scarlet of them all Is Hector.

PENNROGK CO., !^ Wilmington, Del.

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RACKHAM '?««!— K'"'*"

CiitiintCH of ..

CAKNAXIONS

Free from (llaeases and well rooted, of

Pencil Periwo

Pinli- WM SCOTT ;»1.25

IIAVHREAK 1.50

VICTOR 2,00

ALKERTINI 2,00

TIDAL WAVE 1.25

$10 00
12,00
15.no
15 00
10.00
111.01
15 00
15 110
15 00
15 00
15,00

White-ALASKA 1.25

GENESEE 2 00

FLORA HILL 2,00

EVELINA 200

Mnvor Pintrree (yellow) 200

Jubilee (red) 2.00

Also good 8toc-k of CERISE QUEEN (New),
which 18 a tine one. A Toledo prower on seelnK It SHld
book me for llHX) at once, f (i 00 per 1110 ; $50.00 per 1000.

PTERIS 7 R EMU LA OnlylSOOlett, $3.00 per lOO.
Satisfaction guaranteed or money hack. Cash, please

G. k. RtGKH&M, ""Vv^nu'^f "' DBlroit, Mich.

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CARNATIONS

Rooted cuttings of the following varieties are

now ready. ^f^, ^^^

Gold NuKget, yellow $6 00 $50 00

Mrs. Geo. M. Brndt. variegated 5 00 40 00

IVIrH. JaineH Deau, light pink 6 00 50 00

Argyle, dark pink 5 00 40 (0

Mrs. Frnnces Joost. pink 5 00 40 00

Klorn Hill, white 3 00 20 00

Evelina, white 4 00 SO 00

New York, dark pink 5 00 40 lO

Bod Ton, scarlet 6 00 50 00

Jno. Yoiine, white 5 00 40 00

Jubilee, scarlet 3 00 25 00

Victor, pink 3 00 20 OO

Arniizinds', variegated 3 00 20 00

Daybreak, light pink 2 50 20 00

Catalogues ready February Ist. Highest quality of
cuttings well rooted.

CHICAGO CARNATION CO.,

Greenhouses and address. JOLIET, ILL.

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FRANCES JOOST

Orders taken for rooted cuttings of this most profitable and handsome
pink CARNATION. I have splendid stock of over 7000 plants. Write
for prices on large quantities

C. BESOLD,

ISdineola, L. I., N. V.

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ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS

Per inn PerUinn

Evelina $.5.00 $40.00

John Voungr .... 5.00 40.00

'Wliite Cloud .... 5.00 40.00

New York 4.00 35.00

Frances Joo^t . . . 4.00 35.00

Painted Lady .... 4.00 35.00

Argyle 4.00 35.00

Mrs. Jas. Dean . . . 4.00 35.00

Empress 4 00 35.00

Bon Ton 4.00 35.00

Mrs. Bradt . .
Gold Nugget

Flora Hill
Triumph . .
Daybreak
Victor . . . .
nieBu'ney .
Armaziiidy
Meteor , . .
Jubilee

Per inn
. $5.00
. 6.00
. 2.00
. 2.00
. 2.00
. 2.00
. 2.00
. 1.75
. 1.75
. 1.75

Eldorado 1.75

Ppr 1000
$40.00
50.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
15.00
15.00
15.00
15.00

H.

Grafted Tea Roses, $10.00 per 100
F. LITTLEFIELD, WORCESTER, MASS.

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'^999ee«oseooee9eeee999e99es««9S9«s999oo9eee9999ecoe-^

jrferr*s Carnations..,,,

YOU RUN 8

NO RISK.^ 8

All Carnation Cuttings are sent out with the privilege of W

returniog them at my expense if they are not found satis- {!

factory on receipt and your money returned you in full. I 0

have from one to five thousand stock plants of each of the jj

leading varieties and offer cuttings at very reasonable prices. J{

NINE GOOD NOVELTIES! ♦ ♦ |

8 ♦ TWENTY=FIVE STANDARD SORTS! %

8 yoC?o°rdeV,'.":*'?". "'.'"!"'! ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. |

8 UNCLE WALTER ^his is another one of Tidal 8

^ ___^.^^^^^^_^^-c_^^^^^_^_ Wave's many sports, and I pre- jj

y sume it is the same and just as good as any of its other ones. I can vouch «

« for its goodness and that it is a scarlet sport from Tidal Wave. Eooted O

0 cuttings can be had at $5.00 per 100, or $40.00 per 1000, either from 6

§ JOHN mURCHlE, Sharon, Pa., or ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. §

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3 feet, $7.50 per ....
MAGNA CHARTA

YELLOW RAMBLER

and PAUL NEYRON, $8.00 per loo. Also a fine assortment in cellar
for immediate shipment of HARDY ROSES.

Japanese Haples, 15c. Deutzia Qracilis, 5c.

HIRAM T. JONES, Union County Nurseries, ELIZABETH, N.J.

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The F=i-ORISts* Exchmngb.

ROBT. CRAIQ & SON, ■

s lOSES, PBLPIS, GQOTONS, i

% ...CARNATIONS..

■ and Novelties In Decorative Plants,

5 Market and 49th Sts., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

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Bassett & Washburn's

ROOTED CUTTINGS OF

AND

ROSES
CARNATIONS

^^^^^^^^^^^^A'

Are as Good as can be Grown and Free from Any Disease.

We shall have a nice lot of PLANTS later.
Place your orders early if you wish the best.

We Guarantee what we say.
Orders filled in rotation.

BASSETT & WASHBURN,

Greenhouses and Residence,
HINSDALE, ILL.

Long Distance 'Phone No. 10.

Store, 88 Wabash Ave.,
^ CHICAGO, ILL.

Long Distance 'Phone Main 223.

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W^^^^^^

I ROSES.

100 tooo

Meteor ?1.50 $V2.nO

Bridesmaid 1.50 12. 5U

Bride 1.50 12.50

Perle 2.00 17 50

Kaiserin 2.00 17.50

CARNATIONS.

riNK. ii«) lOon

Triumpli $1.50 $12.50

Wm. Scott 1.00 7.50

Painted Lady 4.00 35 00

Davbreali 1.50 ' 12.50

('Ai-KVle 4.00 M5 00

1 Mrs! Frances Joost. 5.00 50.00

jMcBurne.v 1.50 12.50

I RED.

'Dazzle 4.00 35.00

Jubilee 2.00 17.50

' Portia 1.00 7.50

Bon Ton 4.00 35.00

1 MAROON.

Empress 4.00 35.00

9 WHITE.

Flora Hill 1.50 12.50

Mar.v Wood 5 00 40.00

ij The largest ana best White Carnation
^. that Is grown. Has a strong stiff stem
and a constant bloomer. Sell in the
I market to-day for nearly double any
' other White Carnation we handle.

Evelina 4.00 35.00

White Cloud 4.00 35.00

VARIEGATED-White aiid Red.

lire. Geo. Bradt 5.00 40.00

PSTChe 4.00 35 00

Armazlndy 2.00 17.50

YELLOW.

Mayor Pingree 200 17.50

Gold Nugget 0.00 50,00

Bridesmaid
..Excelled..

BV THIS NEW ROSE

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OF

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FORMERLY CALLED

MISS CLARA BARTON.

This is ,1 sport from Catherine Mirmet.

After rigid tests during the last two years,

we are able to state :
I — That its color is a rich, glowing pink, darker

than Bridesmaid.
II^That it is an excellent keeper, and sells over

the counter better than Bridesmaid.
Ill — That it is a most prolific bloomer with all

perfect buds.
Plants in 2)^ inch pots ready tbr delivery after
February 1.

PRICE: $15 per 100; SO at 100 rate;

$125 per 1000; 250 at 1000 rate.

HOFFMEISTER FLORAL CO.

813 Elm Street,
— -CINCINNATI, OHIO.

Vegetable Culture Under Glass.

(Guw-IuOvd from page 0)

It goes without saying that such a
house is a satisfactiou and well repays
the cost o( erectifiu, and after attention,
in a private eBtablishmentHUch as 1 have
the care of; I am, however, a firm
believer in its commercial possibilities if
the material can be placed after produc-
tion where remunerative prices will be
paid. In this connection 1 may remark
that I react a paper on this same subject
a year ago at one of the American Insti-
tute meetings in New York. At a recent
meeting of tlie same Institution some
excellent caulitiowers wereshown grown
as here recommended, and I am informed
that the grower has secured orders to
supply 00 private families with his pro-
duct. If such is thecasehe wiliassuredly
Und his venture remunerative.

But we have not yet exhausted the
possibilities of a vegetable house. All
the floor space beneath the benches can
be utilized if due preparations toward
that end are made.

KHUBAEB.

Rhubarb, or pieplantasit is commonly
called, needs no better accommodation
for forcing than that furnished by this
under-bench space, provided the grower
has some good strong stools of it to
bring in from the open ground. These
should be previously prepared by good
cultivation in the open ground; they
can then be lifted before the ground be-
comes hard frozen, stored in any cold
sued or convenient place and brought in
lor forcing as desired. The plants can
be thrown away when their produce has
been gathered and a new lot introduced.
Following this up in a suceessiona! man-
ner jou can easily have rhubarb in abun-
dance from Christmas onward till such
time as the open air cro|i is ready, and
while occupying otherwise useless space
it will make a handsome addition to the
returns of a vegetable house.

ASPARAGUS.

Asparagus also can be forced in the
same way, and every grower for market
knows that it pays to grow at any sea-
son, therefore may be expected to pay
best of all in mid-winter. Provided you
have strong three-year-old roots to
bring in for forcing you need have no
doubts as to the outcome. The roots
can be packed in thickly as close as they
will lay, covered with soil and kept
moist and the temperature of the house
will do the rest.

MUSHROOMS.

Mushrooms suggest themselves as
another possibility, say beneath the cen-
ter benches, as affording the most space
for making a bed of sufficient volume to
hold the heat in the materials used to
compound the bed. The temperature at
wnich such a house should be run,
namely, 45 to 50 degrees by night, with
a proportionate rise from sun heat by
day, is just an ideal condition for the
growth of mushrooms, and the only
precaution it occurs to me to suggest in
regard to this crop beneath occupied
benches Is just to cover the bed with tar
paper or similar material that would
shed any water draining through from
the bench above, after watering the
crops thereupon.

SEA KALE.

Sea kale is another vegetable that
could be extensively forced beneath
benches, but wh.v is it this vegetable is
considered absolutely indispensable in
every establishment on the other side of
the water, here is not grown at all?
I imported some roots and grew it for
one season only, as after sending two
lots to the kitchen I was asked to send
no more, yet you see it daily in the Lon-
don markets from Pecember to June.

String beans, cucumbers and tomatoes
I have intentionall.v omitted to treat of
here as they rcquiie higher temperatures
and special treatment. Apart from
them, everything else mentioned can be
grown t(i tlic fullest measure of success
within one structure.

To those who have glass structures
that are no longer profitable to them
and who are seeking a new field of enter-
prise, other essential conditions being
lavorabie, I say unhesitatingly, Go and
I force vegetables under glass.

January 28, 1899.

XHe F^LORiSTS' Exchange.

77

SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS

To Purchasers Placing their Orders Before February 15th

HIIBDY H. P. DWBRF-BUDDED DOSES ''

In lots not less than 1000, $35 to $40 Per I OOO, according to quantity.

AZ&LEAS, HYDRANGEAS, CLEMATIS,

. B. STEAMER AT
ROTTERDAM.

TREE ROSES,

■ $I4.00 Per lOO.

KIIODOD END RONS, SNOWBALLS,
DEUTZIAS, etc.

C. H. JOOSTEN, ""p""-^---' 193 fireenwich'St., New York.

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Crimson Rambler

We have a few hundred extra strong ramhler roses, with
heavy flbrous roots, could not be better. In two sizes.

CRIMSON ri.VMBLER, tl5 and $]8 per 100. YELLOW
RAMBLER, $10 and $15 per 100. WHITE K.iMBLER.
$10 and 1 12 per 100. PINK RAMBLER, $10 and |12 per 100.

ALSO LOti.VN BKKISY TIPS. ORDER QUICK IF YOU WANT THEM.

THE CONARD & JOI«(ES COMPANY, ^West Crove, Pa.

Among: New York Growers.

We recently paid a visit to tlie green-
liouBe establishment of John M. Keller,
at Hay Itidge, N. Y. Azaleas are grown
e.\tensively, the demand during Christ-
mas weeli having been very large.
Several houses of these plants will be
kept cool to have them in perfection for
Easter. Another plant grown in large
(|uantitiesfor Easter is tlie genista. This
suljject may have lost favor with some
growers, but Mr. Keller still finds a good
demand for medium sized plants.

In lilies, only longiflorum is grown;
these make nicer pot plants than Har-
risii, and the bulbs are not so much dis-
eased.

Some fine specimen plants of acacia
are being raised for Easter. These are
extremely well budded and will be very
attractive. Boroniaelatiorand Boronia
heterophylla are also being grown in
iiuantities. This is a Cape plant and
makes somethiug very pretty for Easter.

A large number of Crimson Rambler
roses, as pot plants, trained to stakes,
are being forced. These have broken re-
markabl.v well and are looking fine.
Carmine Pillar, another rose, treated tlie
same as ('rinison Rambler, is looking
strong and very promising.

Rhododendrons are in fine shape, one
house o^ these being exceptionally good
and well set with Ijuds. Hydranj:eas, lilac,
spirira and the old bottle brush are also
beiii^ grown in large (luantities for Easter.
( Irchiils are a prominent feature here, be-
ing in large numbers and very success-
fully grown. Cattleyas, cypripediiims,
deiulrobiums, oncidiums, all are looking
equally healthy and strong.

Ferns anil palms are grown extensively
from seed, and throughout the establish-
ment palms of all sizes can be seen, all in
good shape. Special mention should,
however, be made of one house IHO feet
long by 30 feet wide, filled with large spec-
imens, some plants of pha^nix, kentias
and Cocos Bonnetti being very large and
well furnished.

At .Tames Weir & Sons' greenhouses
poin.se tias have been grown extensively
the past season. Adiantum cuneatum is
largely grown, the cut from these plants
since October 1, 189S, being l.OOU fronds per
day. Ijiliuin Harrisii for Easter are look-
ing well. Very little disease so far, among
these bulbs has been found here this
season.

A I'cnch of 2,000 seedlings of Asparagus
plumosus are fine young plants. Vincas
are also grown from seed here .Sown in
August, they make nice plants for use in
the Spring. A general collection of palms,
etc., of large and medium sizes, is kept for
decorative purposes. Bedding plants of
various kinds are grown in large quanti-
ties, and the appearance of all the green-
houses shows careful attention.

H. A. Molatsch, of Bay Ridge, has sev-
eral large modern greenhouses well stocked
and everything looking in good shape.
Two houses, each 120 feet long by 20 feet
wide, were built last Summer. TheOrmsby
ventilating apparatus is used at this place.
This appliance raises 100 feet of ventilator
at once, is easy of manipulation, and has
generally proved very satisfactory.

Among the growers ot Astoria, Long
Island, the general feeling is that there is
an overproduction and prices realized
are unsatisfactory.

IF YOU NEED RO.SES

Send OS your list for prices.

THEC.A.REESERCO.

URBANA, OHIO.
^Ttaolesale Rose Growers.

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BRIDE and 'MAID ROSES ^S^plr^""^

II TCDUIUTUCQIC Bed and Yellow, SOc. perlOO ;
ALI LnnAII I nLnAd $4.00 per 1000.

E. I. RAWLINGS, - Quakertown, Pa.

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•Jas. Fitzgerald, 4.'50 Albert street, and
J. H. Eisenberg, 440 same street, grow
carnations and lilies mostly for the 34th
street market. The latter gentleman
also raises mushrooms extensively under
the benches. These are found to be a
very profitable crop. D. Deans, 44G
.Second avenue, culivates carnations
mostly: several houses of Harrison's
White are grown and give good returns.
Thisvaiiety does well here. Lizzie Alc-
Gowan is also grown but will be dis-
carded after the present season. This
variety is proving very unsatisfactory
at present. Daybreak, Wm. .Scott and
Tidal Wave are the colored varieties and
all are in excellent coiKlition. A bench
of callas was remarkably good.

W. C. Duncan, (i.^O .Academy street has
a range of houses devoted to carnations
and lilies. .Mr. lluncan is the treasurer
of the Cut Flower Exchange, ;!4th street.
New York, and the output from here all
goes to that market. Carnations all
show care in cultivation and the numlier
ot flowers cut is satisfactory. Bermuda
lilies this season have shown a large ])er-
centnge of rlisenKed bulbs.

Wm. H. Siebrecht, Hit;") Broadway, is a
large grower ot bulbs, about 1 ,000, 00(1
being cultivated by him annually.
Trum|iet Major naicissuH is now being
cut in quantities. Tullp-t in flower now
and showing fair long stems tire Scarlet
Due von Thol, La Heine, Yellow Prince
and Proserpine, ftoman hyacinths. Pa-
per White narcissus and lil.v f>f the valley
are being cut In great quantities every
day. A small batch of Lilium Harrisii
only is grown, and shows much disease.
Longiflorum, Iiovvever. is looking excel-
lent and a large (|uan1it,v ot this variet.v
Is being pushed tor I'^aster. Half a iicd
of Idac Is just showing buds now. This
flower Is not so popular as formerly, and
compared with former years very little
is now grown at this place. A house of
Asparagus pliimosiis is in good order,
well furnished strinus being much in evi-
dence. As regards Siirengeri. at the
present jiriccs for luinches of this green,
Mr. Siebreclit says there is no money in
it for the grower; liut small plants can
be raised and sold profitably.

A Florist for the Klondyke.

Joseph Acklin, of Ottawa, Ont., who
has just returned from the Klondyke re-
gion, says he intends to erect two large
greenhouses in Dawson City, one for
fruits, the other for flowers. He further
states that there is a great demand for
these articles at enormous prices. As to
the weather, Mr. Acklin states that it
has not been bad so far, " 61 degrees he-
low zero being thecoldest It has yet been
this Winter."

GRAFTED ROSES

Make Money by Starting Right*

GRAFTED ROSES will produce from 25 to 50 per cent, more extra and flrwt grrade blooms
than own root RoeeH. To accomplish this however, you have to start ripht with ftllt
edged Rose eions, properly grafted on the beet Manetti stock. IJefore placing: your
order forffrafted Roses we would invite an inspection of our Roses at Sharon Hill. We use
the best selected Manetti stock from Messrs Alexander Dickson &. Sous, oi Belfast. Our
grafting is dune by men of experience, and the wood of the different varieties of Roses Is
selected personallv from excei)tionallv well grown and well ripened Rose plants. The
varieties are AVGl'STA VICTORIA, BRIDE, BRIDKSM AID. SOUV. du
PRESIDB^iX CARPJOX, I»1R«$. MERPONX MOROAI^, and lUADAM
HOSXH. To secure our best sto-k, ORDER AT ONCK, aa w« fill in rotation, and
March is the last grafting month.

PRICES:— From SVa inch pots, SlO.OO'per 100; KJiOO.OO per 1000.
We guarantee our plants to be as represented, and at these low prices you can more than
pay for the plants on the lirst cut of flowers. Address

ROBERT SCOTT & SON, Sharon Hill, Del. Co., PA.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlnK-

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ROSES.

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

Per 1110

Meteor $1.50

Bridesmaid .... 1.50

Bride 1.50

Perle 1.50

Kaiserin 2.00

Per 1000
$r2.50
r2.50
12.50
12.50
17..50

Plants out of 2^2 Inch Pots.

Per 100 Per 1000

Bridesmaid ... $3.00

Bride 3.00

Perle 3.00

Meteor 3.00

Kasierin 3.50

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CARNATIONS

ROOTED
CUTTINGS.

Pit 100

Wm. Scott .... $1.00

Nancy Hanks . . . 1.00

McQowan .... 1.00

Tidal Wave .... 1.00

Kohinoor 1.00

Argyle 4.00

Painted Lady . . . 3.00

White Cloud . . . 3.00

Evelina 3.00

Per 1000

$7.50

7.50

7.50

7.. 50

7.50

35.00

25.00

25.00

25.00

PerlOO

Flora Hill .... $1.50

Jubilee 1.50

Mayor Pingree . . 1.50

Triumph 2.00

Mvea 1.50

Daybreak .... 1.50

Armazindy .... 1.50

Mrs. McBurney . 1.50

Alaska 1.50

$25.00

25.00

25 00

25.00

25.00

Per 1000

$12.50

12.50

12.50

17.50

12.50

12.50

12 50

12.50

12.50

Our stock this year is unsurpassed, as we are heavy growers for our own trade
(000,000 feet of glass) and can sell in any quantity, andguarantee satisfaction.

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Everbloomlng and Polyantha 80Tt§, Her-

mosa. Queen Scarlet, Agriv^plna, D. D.

Brabant, Miniature, Mme. Cecile

Branner, etc., $5.00 per 100.

Unequaled
Varieties

YERBENtS

Vigorous
Stock

100 1000

Best MniniiiolliB.Btrong pot plants. ...13 00 t25.(XI

" rooted cuttings 1.25 10.00

Older " •' 100 8.00

Btrong pot plants 2.50 20.00

ROOTED GERANIUM cuttings.

Double and single, best variety, $2.00 per 100
(16.00 per 1000.

Strong pot plants, $3.on per 100; $35.00 per
1000.

MISCELLANEOUS.

100 1000

Aseratum, blue and white $1 00 $8 00

" Princess Pauline... 150

Coleus, all leading sorts 1 00 8 0(1

Fuclislas, double and siugle. . . 2 00 16 00

Feverfe-w 160 13 00

Heliotrope, light and dark. . . . 1 25 10 00

inipatiens Sultaul 2 00

Moon Vines, true 2 00 16 Oo

Salvias, Splendens and Bedman 1 25 10 DO

WOOD BROS.,

Clean
Healthy

Well
Rooteil

New York

Gol<l NuffCPt

Wm. Geo. M. Bradt

Ben Ton
.lolin Young
While Cloud

Hooted cuttings, $6.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000.

Jubilee Buttercup

Kiora Bill

$3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000.

Amnzlndy Daybreak

Meteor Alaska

ThoB. Cartledge Wm.Heolt

$3.00 per 100; 15.00 per 1000.

Llzzla MoGowan Portia

$1.60 per 100; $12.00 per 1000.

Rooted
Cuttings

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Ada Spauldlntc

Beiij. ftl. 4«irouil

Kelle of Castlewood

Chlio

Dorothy Devens

Horoi by Toler

Kureka

Elv«*Da

<iolden Tropbv

Glory ol Pacific

Li. F. Atkinson

Helf n Bloodfcnod

H. W. RIemnn

a, H. W«odford

J. E. leaner

J. H. Troy

mi-s Helen Wrlsht

Marcia Jones

$3.00 per 100;

From
Soil

LiOdy FliznTttrani
I>lnie. F. Beramnnn
mtdge

Mrs. N. T. murdork
rtllunle Wniin maker
Mrs. J eroiiie J oneN
n^lra. [VIcK. Twombly
Miaerva
mutual Friend
Modesto
IHrH. Perrin
Miss M. m, Johnson
Nemesis
Pink Ivory
Riverside
ROH** Osven
V. B. Morse
Vlvland-Morel
$17.00 per 1000.

CulllnKfordil

Glndyt* P^pauldiniE

Harry May

Ivory

Merry Mnoarch

Marion HeDdersoii

W. U. Lincoln

$1.60 per 100.

Mojor Bonoaflon
Mrs. H, Humphreys
MnraRrile Circ hnm
Mm J. 5* WLildln
Mm. Henry KobluBon
Tbos. H. Brown

Mention the Florists' Kxehanee wben writing.

Fishkill, N. Y.

78

Twe F=i_ORisTS' Exchange.

T.

John W. Bedford, Dowagiac, Alich.,
haH been re-elected president of tlie West
Miobjgan iNursery Co.

.Jaraes li. Weir, who in the forties
established himseif in the nurser.v busi-
ness in New York, died January 20. He
was born in Ireland in 1S2G.

William liosso is clearing his farm of
timber and will start a nursery at John-
son, Neb.

J. A. Yager, of the Plumfield INursery,
Fremont, -Neb., has been awarded a
medal and a diploma tor the best exhibit
of plums at the Trans-Mississippi Expo-
sition.

Madison, N. J.— The Osborn Stod-
dard Co. has lieen incorporated; princi-
pal office, Madison, to conduct a nursery
business and deal in flowers, etc. Capi-
tal, 510.000. Incorporators: Wm. ().
Stoddard. Jr., William D. Green, James
H. Baker, Edmund Is. Brown and Isaac
N. Van Dewater.

Trees and Shrubs For Lawns and
Gardens.

Read at the InstitiUe Meeting of the Peymsyl-
vanla H'>rticuUtirnl Society, January 11,
1890, l)y Edward Campliell.

I have no doubt that the question of
what trees and shrubs to plant is one
that has given many an anxious thought
to personscontemplating the beautifying
of their lawns and gardens; especially to
those whose grounds are of somewhat
moderate extent, and it is chiefly to this
class of places, rather than to the more
extensive ones, that I shall endeavor to
direct the tew remarks that I shall make
to you this afternoon.

There are no places so small that they
cannot be benefitted, and made beautiful,
and interesting by taking advantage of
the natural character that the ground
presents. In fact it is mainly In the nice
discernment of this principle that the
secret of superior results lies. A general
design, or a general list of trees and
shrubs that would be applicable to all
situations is Impossible. The place itself
must be the key to aid you in regard to
what trees and shrubs to jjlant.

Go around the place, and note all the
different formations ot ground, rock,
wood, or water, that please you, for
these are foundations which will give
birth to numerous pictures in the imag-
ination, and gradually lead the mind to
give expression in practical shape. You
will be surprised what an interesting
matter ol study you will find this going
around your place to be, aud the many
peculiarities, and little pretty natural
things that will attract the eye; particu-
larly it you have not spoiled your place
by (iverlevelling, as is frequently done.
The most Ijeautiful contour In ground is
that where one undulation merges itself
almost imperceptibly into another, and
is so captivating to the mind that some
poet has called these gentle undulations,
" Earth's Smiles." It is very often out
of the most rugged irregularities that
pleasing and characteristic beauties can
be formed. But it is not my intention to
deal vvitli the question ot laying out
grounds, and these tew prellnilnary re-
marks have only been made with a view
of assisting to arrive at the channel
wliich slionid guide us In makit]g a snlta-
be selection ot trees and shrubs. There
are some trees and shrubs which are

The Good StroiiK Kind,

OOo. I»©i* lOO llos.

BAIiElS WEIGH .iOO I,BS.

H. A. Stootiioff. 159 East 48th St., New York City

peculiarly fitted for certain purposes,
and positions. Trees have different
characteristic features just the same as
people have, and their development is
strengthened by placing them in conge-
nial surroundings and advantageous
situations.

I will lirst refer briefly to a few sub-
jects suitable for planting in undulating,
rugged, and stony, ground which is usu-
ally dry and poor.

The birches (Betula) give us a genus of
Hue deciduous trees which are widely dis-
tributed over the temperate and colder
regions of the world. We And the White
birch even in Iceland and Lapland where
It forms the principle ligneous vegeta-
tion: covering vast areas in the valleys
and plains, although, in those regions it
very rarely grows over three feet high.
There are few trees less fastidious In re-
gard to soils and situations. The trees
aretound growing in the Assures of rocks
and on the mountain sides, under cir-
cumstances in which most trees would
die, hence they are Invaluable for plant-
ing in somewhat impoverished and ex-
posed situations. 'I'he birch is charac-
teristic of rugged scenery, and I pface it
first in the category of trees that should
be chosen for a planting which is intend-
ed to assume that character. There are
several varieties of birches, all of which
are good. The White birch (Betula alba)
is very picturesque when it exhibits, as
it frequently does, a curious malforma-
tion, some of the branches forming them-
selves into dense bushy tufts resenililing
birds' nests. The country people of Scot-
land (where the bonnie birken tree also
grows) call them " witches' besoms," or
witches' brooms.

Thedogwood (cornus) ; Cornusflorlda,
the large white flowering and C'ornns
florida vai. rubra, the red flowering, are
the best ot this genus. We all know
what a gay ornament of our native
woods the white flowering dogwood Is,
both in the Spring, when It gleams forth
in snowy whiteness, and again in Au-
tumn, when it clothes itself in its robe ot
brilliant red. It is particularly suited
for natural compositions, and as an
undergrowth to woods that have become
bare, there is nothing better, as it thrives
well under the drip of other trees.

The red flowering dogwood is a charm-
ing companion to the type. I consider
tills one of thechoicestof new trees; gen-
erous masses of it carelessly intermingled
with the white create a picture of natu-
ral loveliness which is unsurpassed.
Cornus Mas. Cornus serlcea, Cornus alter-
nifolla and Cornus alba are also worthy
ot notice.

Our native Judas tree (Cercis canaden-
sis) is another good subject for rugged
ground. It is remarkable for its profu-
sion of pinkish red blossoms which bud
forth so abundantly In early .Spring be-
fore the leaves appear, hence the name
red bud. This tree has a very pleasing
spreading form ot growth, and is re-
markably free from insect pests. It
should have a place ol first choice in all
selections ot this kind.

Nettle tree (Ceitis occidentalis) Is
another native of considerable merit. It
is of robust habit, and has numerous
slender branches, with elm-like leaves
which hang late on the tree, and turn to
a bright yellow. Its picturesque irregu-
larity of growth and the dull grey ot ite
wiry branches will attract interest even
in Winter time.

The hawthorn (Crataegus) is a valuable
class ot trees that can be used to add im-
mensely to the interesting features ot the
landscape. Downing tells us that, "the
hawthorn is most agreeable to the eye
in composition when it forms the under-
growth or thicket, peeping out in all its
green freshness, gay blossoms or bright
fruit from beneath, and between the
groups and masses of trees." The best
of the indigenous kinds are Crataegus
cocclnea, and CratiPgus crus-galll. The
latter species has beautiful thick glossy
leaves with numerous horizontal
branches which spread out to a breadth
usually exceeding the height of the tree.
(;rat!egus oxycantha, the English haw-
thorn, who does not know the May,
" that scents the evening gale," as Burns
has It. There is scarcely any tree that is
richer in poetic and legendary associa-
tions than this. It reaches a great age,
some specimens in England being known
to be over three centuries old. It is
sometimes averred that this tree does
not flourish in this country, but I think
this is a mistake. .My experience has
lieen that it generously treated it will
grow almost as fast as a maple. I have
in mind a small bush, three or tour feet
high, that was planted In stony ground,
in a hole about \T> feet In diameter; the
hole had been dug to move a large maple
tree into, but the proprietor changed his

mind in regard to the maple tree, and I
planted the little hawthorn bush in this
seemingly extraordinary large hole and
manured It well. In five years this little
bush grew to be a tree from 12 to 15
feet high, and I have gathered armfuls of
hawthorn blossoms from it. The great-
est enemies to this tree are the borers,
and a sharp lookout should always be
kept for them.

The sweet gum (Liquidambar styraci-
flua). — This tree is unsurpassed in Au-
tumn brilliancy by any other. It should
be planted in a more sheltered situation
than the birch, although it naturally
grows In moist soils, nevertheless, it does
well in a gravelly one. Aside from Its
beauty, in every stage of its growth there
is a distinguished rugged appearance
about its curiously corky ridged branches
in Winter.

The oak (Quercus) isthe most majestic
and picturesque ot all deciduous trees.
Whether you plant it in a pastoral field
or among rocks and hills, it will give a
oast ot dignity to thescene that will keep
increasing in grandeur as the centuries
roll by ; so vast is the great size and age
that this treeatfains. Quercus coccjnea,
Quercus rubra, Quercus palustris and
Quercus phellos are really the best and
all very beautiful even when quite young.
Everyone should plant oaks.

The barberry (Berberls) is a very valu-
able class of dense growing shrubs, ad-
mirable for furnishing bosky corners.
Berberls vulgaris, its variety purpurea,
and Berberls Thunbergi are the most

Isosoma oreliidearun:!, or Cattleya-Fly.

(See next page.)

(Reproduced from The Gardeners' Chronicle.)

desirable. The latter, though an exotic,
ends itself gracefully to natural effects.

The New Jersey tea (Ceanothus ameri-
cana). — This is a wild wood shrub and
with its crowded paniclesot whiteflowers
will fill our shady nooks with a quaint
richness ot Its own.

The sweet fern (Comptonia asplenl-
follalis somewhat hard to transplant
and should be planted thickly. It Is
worth a little carein this respect as there
is nothing better for giving a touch of
nature to a planting than an interming-
ling ot this, particularly on broken
ground. Its aromatic scent is very re-
freshing and altogether It is worthy ot
the divine whose name it bears.

The broom (Genista tinctorial— "Oh
the broom, the broom, the bonnie, bon-
nie broom." It you havecharlty ot imag-
ination enough to clothe a little rocky
bank with this rustic gem ot which the
ancient poets sung, you will have indeed
a rich picture ot sylvan daintiness. I do
not know why, but planters seem to
eschew Its qualities — a slur at which it
seems to have taken umbrage for it has
broken loose and taken possession of
many of our dry waste places with the
persistency ot a native. You will find It
growing In profusion on some ot the rail-
road banks between here and Wilming-
ton, Delaware.

In addition to those already named
the following will befound useful subjects
for the further enrichment ot composi-
tions such as are under notice: Hyperi-
cum aureum, Hypericum calycinum,
Myrlca crifera. Potentilla frudcosa. Pri-
nos vertldlatus. Pyrus arbutifolia, Rhus
glaljra laciiilata. Lyclnm chinensis,
Symphoricarpus vulgaris, Varclnium
corymbosum, andromeda. junipers and
pines in variety. Also in favorable posi-
tion, with the ground suitably prepared,
rhododendrons, Ghent and native aza-
leas, and, last but not least, the wild
roses and their companions in prostrate

beauty, the Wichuralanarose and its new
hybrids, raised by Mr. Manda,of Orange,
N. J. These hybrids, I believe, are des-
tined to becoiire of great usefulness for
ground covers. They are of rapid
growth, very floriferous, and altogether
worthy ot extended trial.

Beiore leaving this train of thought in
planting, I would like to add one word
in favor of massing tor effect — plants
bearing an abundance of berries; very
interesting Autumnal pictures can be
obtained with a little study In the
arrangement of these. A few of the best
are celasti'us in variety, Berberis Thun-
bergii, Symphoricarpus vulgaris, Sym-
phoricarpus racemosus, Lycium chinen-
sls, Kosa Wichuraiana, Rosa Carolina,
Rosa rugosa, Prinos verticlllatns. Vibur-
num oxycoccos, Pyrusarbutifolia, thorns
in variety, and various others. An art-
ful disposition of intermingling masses
and single plants growing in tree abandon
Is the necessary requirement tor collec-
tions ot this description.

A dissertation on plants suitable for
picturesque planting could be carried to
a great length, and still leave hundreds
of worthy varieties unnoticed; my aim
is rather to draw attention to the ttore-
house of material at our command, and
to the sense of the right feeling as re-
gards congruity in Ihe purely beautiful
side of gardening. The exotic trees and
shrubs, both evergreen and deciduous,
mostly partake of a preciseupward form
of growth; a great many beautiful in
their individuality, and beautiful for the
purposes of grouping and contrast. They
are specially suited for what might be
termed decorative arrangement which in
circumscribed space, and in the highl.v
kept grounds adjacent to a dwelling, is
really very ornamental. Within the com-
pass of these remarks I shall be required
to touch but very lightly upon some of
the best and most appropriate.

The Japan maple. — A collection of the
polymorphum section ot these will lend a
charm to the adornment ot an.v lawn.
They like generous treatment, and are
easily transplanted even after they at-
tain considerable size; in fact, they seem
to relish being moved about. The opera-
tion is best performed in the Spring. I
noted last Spring a ver.v choice effect of
these interpersed with the red flowering
dogwootl.

Cercidiphyllum japonica, used intelli-
gently, is good either as a single
specimen or to give variety of sk.v-line to
shrubbery, borders or groups; the foli-
age is very attractive, its pyramidal
growth somewhat resembles the Lom-
bardy poplar.

Koelreuteria paniculata. — This is ex-
ceedingly ornamental in July with its
panicles ot yellow flowers followed b.v
interesting and attractive seed pods. A
very good tree to plant.

The ningnolias can be passed without
special mention, everyone appreciates
their floral beauty. 'I'hey should be
transplanted in the Spring.

Parrotia persica. — I know of no other
tree that assumes such .Autumnal tints
as this; it reminds one of the old Mrs.
Pollock geraniums in the coloring. I do
not know why nurserymen do not grow
It. It certainly ought to be a great ac-
quisition. One imported from France
five or six years ago, has flourished and
proved perfectly hardy without any spe-
cial attention. In general appearance,
when young, it resembles a hornbeam.

For a bed of choice low shrubs I would
suggest the following as liarmoniziug
well in form of growth and texture ot
foliage. Always avoid planting shrubs
with soft insipid green leaves, among
tliose ot a hardier nature and brighter
green, usually displaying a variety of
tints in Autumn : Azalea aniirna, Berbe-
ris Thunbergii, Andromeda Mariana,
Andromeda racemosa, Andromeda ja-
ponica, Cercis japonica, Cotoneaster
Wheeleri, Daphne cneorum, Spirtea An-
thony Waterer, Spiraea Thunbergi, Step-
handra fiexuosa, Mabonia aquifolla.

In addition to planting shrubbery in
borders, some appear to better advan-
tage when planted singly on the lawn;
eight good ones tor this purpose are the
following: Chlonanthus virginica, Exo-
chorda grandlflora. Halesia tetraptera,
Styrax japonica, Staphylea colchica. Vi-
burnum plicatum, Deutzla crenata and
Pavia parviflora.

I will not venture to make a choice
among the evergreens as the.v are all
worthy of a place upon the finest lawns.

In conclusion, I would like to say that
trees and shrubs for our lawns and gar-
dens is an almost inexhaustible subject,
and consequently there is room for a
great diversit.v ot ideas. However, to
quote Artenius Ward. "These are my
opinions, and if you do not like them
they can be altered."

January 28, 1899.

Thb F=lorisxs* Exchknge.

79

BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS.

Canna iulus should be looked over
occasionally. If au.v are Bhowiug eigus
of decay they should be throwu out.

Pansies in cold frames will need a lit-
tle air on all favorable days. If kept too
close, weak, spindly plants will result.

Santolina cuttings should now be put
in for carpet beddlns- Tbis is one of the
best plants for outlining the design to
be worked on the bed.

ALTEiiNANTHERA that has been carried
through in bo.xe8 or flats should now be
potted. If the plants are of fair size a 3-
inch pot will be the best for them.

PoTTi.NG PLANTS Into dlfty potsshould
never lie done. This difficulty can easily
be overcome by having a bo.v wash the
dirt,v pots as they are emptied, before
being stored away.

CoLEi s. — If not already done, put in
all the available cuttings now; these
will furnish another cutting later and
make nice 4-inch plants by the time they
are wanted to plant outdoors.

Primula Obcomca of the improved
strains is becoming popular as a pot
plant. This variety takes longer to grow
and flower than the ('hlnese primulas.
Seed sown now, would, with proper
care, come in all right for early Winter.

Dkac.enas, Grevilleas and such be-
gonias as are used for center plants in
vases should now be gone over and
potted if necessary. A little attention to
these plants in regard to overcrowding,
etc., will be well repaid at the time of
planting.

Abutilon VEXiLLAniu.Ni.— Cuttings of
this, and most drooping plants intended
for vases, window boxes, etc., should
now be taken. If one has much planting
of this nature to do. a good variety of
suitalile drooping plants is necessary,
(lerman ivy, English ivy, double sweet
alyssura, eerastium, vincaSj lobelias and
mesembryanthemums, all -make good
plants for this purpose. For very large
vases Cobcea scandens can be used— this
can be had from seed.

A Successful Woman Florist.

Mrs. Flora T. Howell, Pine liush, \. Y.,
has built up from a diminutive businesH
of Hve years ago until now she has ten
large modern greenhtjuses arranged with
all the latest improvements. An Krick-
son engine is used to supply tlie tank
from which the water, heated to a given
temperature, is distributed to all parts
of the establishment. The greenhouses
embrace more than ten thousand scjuare
feet of glass, and are devoted to a gen-
eral assortment of plants and flowers.
Daily shipments are made to New York
and other places. Threehouses are tilled
with Asparagus plunif)sns nanus, one
with .-\sparagus Sprengeri, five with Adi-
antum cuneatum, and the largest house
witli carnations.

This business, commenced in so small
a wa.v, sim|ily proves what a woman
with abilit,v and energ.y cau do where
there is ambition for the work. Mrs.
Howell devotes her entire time to the
mnagement of her florist establlHhment
and anticipates building more houses
this year, and expanding her hnsiness.
Sweet Violets.

The Cattleya-Fly and its Grub.

One often hears accounts from orchid-
ists of the ravages wrought by this ex-
otic insect, Isosoma orchidearum, and
those who have not yet made its ac-
ipiaintnnce. are always interested to
learn what it is like, and what it does,
and iHjw its presence is made known.
So far as m.y observations go, says n
writer in (jardeners' Chronicle, the fly is
a pale, yellow-colored insect, with trans-
parent wings, almost an eighth of an
inch long. In the fly state it does no
actual liarm, excepting that it deposits
its eggs on the growing mucilagJTions tip
of the root, which in time licroini's cm-
bedded in it, and as the grub develops, a
globular swelling is produced. To all
npiienrancestheseswellingsdonot arrest
the growth of the roots, for in many in-
stances I have picked five grubs from one
protuberance, and the growing part of
the root has remained healthy. At first
1 used to remove the roots on which the
eggs were laid, doing thereby probably
more harm than the grub; but now let
them alone until the growing point has

got a fevf inchesbeyond the affected part
and then carefully pick out the grubs
with a knife-point, and thus, in most
cases, save the roots from destruction.
The most harm is done when the eggs
are laid in the bud, which would, in the
ordinary manner, develop into a rliizome
and pseudo-bulb. Its presence here is de-
tected by an abnormally strong break,
the bud becoming two or three times the
size of that it should have, and if allowed
to remain, it would seldom extend be-
yond the bract stage, the leafy portions
becoming quite crippled. The remedy for
this is to carefully remove the affected
growth, so that the plant may exert its
energies in building up the secondary
bud which may exist upon it. Although
I have had, 1 might say, hundreds of
roots attacked during the past season,
there has only lieen one growth affected
as described above. Now that there is
no pressure of work, the occupants of
the cattleya house should be examined
with a view to exterminate the grubs.
Frequent light fumigations all through
the year, with XL-All is a good means
of keeping it under by destroying the fly.

100,000 PEACH TREES,
1,000 IRISH JUMPER,
500 NORWAY SPRUCE,
500 AMERICAN ARBOR VIT/E,

10,000 NORWAY MAPLE, for lining
out in Nursery, from 2 to 5 ft.

C. L. LONBSDORF, Floradale, Pa.

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AZALEA INDIGA

All tbe leading varieties, floe shapely plants, full of
hutlB. 10 to It Inch, S3. 30 per dozen. U tol6 Inch,
SO. 00 per dozen.

FARQUHAR VIOLET RUNNERS

Fine healthy stock, SO. 00 |'«r lOUO.

WHITTON & SONS, Wholesale Florists,

CITY AND GREEM STREETS. UTICA, N.Y.
Mention the P*lorlirti' l?Tch«ng» whTi wirltlng

Clearing Out Sale!

( Japonica . . $3.00 per 100
SPIR/EAS Compacta . 3.50 "
( A5tilboides 4.50

CASH WITH llUDICll

HULSEBOSCH BROS., - Englewood, N. J.

Mi'ntiini the Fti.i-jsts' Kxchant,^!.' wln-n wriLin^,'.

lES.

HARDY SHRUBS. TREES. VINES,

Evergreens and Perennials.

30,000 BERBERS THUNBERGII, 2 years trans

Trade List Ready.

T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

PEACH AND PLUM TREES delTer'v'.'-b'-ss.

Reliable and clean stock at low whulenttle rates. All
desirable leading varieties of I*KA(,'I1ES, old and
new. In fruiting orchards. Have the new Triumph*
<«rceuMboro, and Siieeil fruiting. Buds can be
Bupplied in season at low rates.

Very large stock of FMJIVI TREES, all on plum
routs, one and two years. Huda can be supplied of
theae also, either from nurseries or orchard trees. Have
all tiie leading Japanese varieties, Atjundance. Bur-
bank. Cliabot, Satfliiiim, Wliiard and others; also the
new Ked J iiuc and Wlekson In good supply.

Usual Bupply also of AHpurtittUM UuutH to offer.

iLEX. PULLEM, MI"o") Nurseries. MJIfOrd, ObI.

Mention th« FlorlBta* Eicha,nge when wrltlog.

Trees, Shrubs,

TREES. TREES

Norway. Sugar and Silvbr Maplk, Nohwat
Spruck and Aruor Vit-ss. Correspondence aolt-
cited before purchasing elsewhere. ....

WM. J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N.J.

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SCOTCH HEATHER

Erica Peraoluta AIha and Itosea. only a few hundred
left, nl.e plants In bud. 3 In. pots, at 8 cts. ; 100 plants
to one adilreaa for t'l.W.

\EIMIK(»M<:iMS DAVALLIOIDES. only
150 left, BtroiiK jjlaiirs. ^'i.. mul :! In., at 5 cts.

SEI.AiilNEM.A lv>lll,IAXA, ^ cts.

PTEKIS AI>IANTI<MI>ES, 2 ctS

NEl'llKOl.EIMh; IJOSTOMENSIS. 2'^ In.,
sold out. (i:^"CA:sH PLEASE. Liberal count.

R. G. HANFORD

Vfjanflnn the FIoHatB*

SUGAR MAPLES

One hundred thousand Sugar Maplee which must be
sold before April, IS'.i'.i. Stralehtand w.ll-rooted. will
be delivered f. o. b. cars at this place, Ciirefuliy baled,
at following very low prices :

1 to 2 feet per 100, $0.75 ; per 1000. $6.00

P. OUWERKERK

1123 Summit Ave., Jersey City, N. J.

Norwalk. Conn.

Bich&nge wben writing.

2 to 3 feet.

' t.

1.25

3 to 4 feet.

M

1 75

5 to 7 feet.

4 00

1! to S feet

11

600

8 to 10 feet

800

dress T. C.

IIOI(Us>.

- A

10 00
15.00
Sn.OO
50.00
60 00
*, • Anchorage, Ky.
Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

CLEMATIS!

2 to 3 years r,id. extra strong field-grown
plants, nnest sorts (with 30 per cent. Jack-
nianni). Itateniannl, Henryl, Duchess of
Edlnburt:h, Glpsv Queen, etc. Price SI 1
pi-rlOO; #10.> per 1000.

In finest sorts, without .TackmaunI, SS.>30
per 100 ; 9S0 per 1000

CLEMATIS, strong, 1 to 2 years, cultivated
In 5 to 6 lorh note, with W per cent. Jack-
nianuf.SS perlOO: S75perlOOO

References rc'iuested from unknown cor-
reepnndents

J.GROENEWEGEN.Boskoop.Holiand

Ment[nn_the Florlgts' Exchang'e when writing.

Just received from our Holland Nureeriee

RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS,

SPIR/EA JAPONICA, LILIUM SPECIOSUM

P/EONIES, BLEEDING HEART

POT GROWN LILACS, HYDRANGEA IN SORTS

CLEWATISand H. P. ROSES, in the best sorts:

PRICES MODERATE.
Mentlrin the Florists' KTchange when writinc

FORCING SHRUBS

FOR EASTER.

POT-GKOWN.

Azalea Mollis

Siapli.vlea Colchica

Deutzia Gracilis

Japan Snowball

Spiraea Van Houttei

" Palinata

" Astilboides florib.

" Compacta

Ppeonia Officinalis rubra,
fl. pi

" Tenuifolia, fl. pi .

Dnz.

$.3.50
4.00

4.00

.3.50

150

.75

.75

1.00
3.00

ion
$25.00
30.00
13.00
30.00
25.00
10.00
6.00
6.00

8.00
15.00

BOBBINKHTKINS, Rutherford, N. J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Our business has increased one hundred per
cent, since we began to advertise in the Ex-
change. EDWARD B. JACKSON.

Stamford, Conn., Deo. 12, '98.

F. & F. NURSERIES

Wholesale
Growers.

TREES AND PLANTS in full assortment.

Mention the PnoriBta' Excdiang* when WTltlng.

SPRINGFIELD,
NEW JERSEY.

Trade Catalogue
Free.

.'S.OOO Norway ilInpleH
.'i.OOO A»h lienl HnpleN
•liOOO Jninin WnliiutH
1.000 itlaciioliuH
50.000 Uaupberries

•I. 000 Siijrnr niapk'N
10.000 Silver MnpleM
*^.000 American KiiultMiN
10,000 Japanewe Wineberries
50.000 lilackberrieM

-^0,000 Strawberries

Superior stork of CliestniitM, Pears, Peaches. Plums, etc. AVrlte for special

([notations on latKii ijuantttles ami for a copy of 1899 catalogue.

PARRY'S POMONA NURSERIES. - PARRY. N. J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL

POR ORCHARD AND GARDEN

Small Fruits, Grapes, Shrubs, Climbine Plants,

Roses, Everitreens, Hardy Plants, Pa:anles.
Itarge.t and cliolce.t collection, lu America.

BEST NOVELTIES

Descriptive lUuatrated Catalogup free.

ELLWANCER & BARRY.

MOUNT HOPE NURSERIES, Rochester, N. V,
Flftr-nluth Tear.

liantioa th» PHortau' Bachangc when writing.

Finest lot of PEACH TREES in tho country, free from borers, scale, yellows,
vie. Large stocks of Pear, Plum, Apple, Cherry, Apricot, Quince. Immense
-supply uf Small Fruit5. Headquarters for

Ornamental Trees, Roses, Shrubs.

I Rxtra fine lot of Teas Weeping Mulberry, Kilmarnock, New American and
h Wisconsin Weeping Willows, Camperdown Elm and Cut Leaved Weeping
Birch. 44 greenlumses fiUcil with R<i,'<fs, Palms, Ficus, Geraniums, etc.

Cnrrfspnnilonco ami porsoual inspection solicited. Catalo^juo and price list free. 45th year.

44 Ki i-'i-iiliuusi's. IDDU acres.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Box 501, Painesville, O.

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Now on Hand for Forcing through the Winter and for

EASTER 1899

Vines,
Hedge Plants.

Millions of them ; quality good. PrleeB

right. Trade list on application.

Personal inspection invited.

THEWM.H.M0ONC0.Morrisville,Pa. I F. W. O. SCHMITZ, Jersey City. N.J.

^ WRITE

Rhododendrons, in all sizes.
Spirsa Japonica, Compacta Multiflora.
" Astilbe Floribunda.

Just Arrived

FOR PRICES.-^.

Spirfea Van Houtteii.
Viburnum Opulus Sterilis.
Crimson Rambler, extra large plants.
Lily of the Valley. See page 71.

-A fine lot of

TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS, i" separate colors
Also GLOXINIAS, special fine bulbs.

Mention the Florists' Exchajige when writing.

Mention the Flortata' Exchange when writing.

80

Thb F^lorists' Exchange.

6flB)IBTI0)IS.

Number of Blooms to a Plant.

While on the subject ot propagation
and the care ot the young stocls, it
may be well to again remind the grower
that he should start enough plants so as
to be sure to have sufflcient and to spare
when the time comes to house them in
the Kali. Now is the time to prepare the
stock, and it not started in the next two
months it will most likely not be done at
all.

While cuttings can be rooted in AprU
Itls harder to doso, owing to the warmer
weather, and It is most too late in April
to expect good plants trom them unless
conditions are extremely favorable dur-
ing the growing season. Always look a
year ahead. Determine now how many
plants you will likely need tor next Fall's
planting; then see to it that you have
at least double that number to plant in

disenses, and other conditions being
equal. We should uot expect si) many
aowers trom kinds that produce large
blooms on lung stems, and certainly it
we want quantity and nothing else we
must not disbud and must pick witli
short stems. This is the old-tashioued
way, but it has gone out of date, except-
ing in some cases, as with whites that
are used tor funeral design work.

Other things being equal, the growth
the plants make in the tield is largely re-
sponsible for the blooms they will pro-
duce in the bouse, but we are dependent
ou weather conditions even after we
have them safely indoors. The dark
stormy sveatber of this Winter has made
the crop ot flowers very short in this sec-
tion, although the plauts were generally
housed in good condition.

The size ot the plant, of course, has a
great deal to do with the number of
blooms it will bear. Large plants have
a good many strong shoots and the
more shoots the more flowers. Large
plants, however, planted too close to-
gether, will not bear as many flowers as
they would it given suflicient room, as

Carnations Indoors.

Those who planted indoors either in
Spring or early Summer will by this time
have already found out whether there
are any advantages In so doing. If there
is no apparent difference between those
carnations brought in from the field and
planted in the usual way and the Sum-
mer planted ones, early in December,
then it is scarcely any advantage to
plant indoors the varieties tried, as from
now on nearly all kinds will continue to
gain as the days become lighter and
longer and theiruaturalblooming season
advances.

The experiments I have made so far
demonstrate that some varieties, quick
growing ones, such as Scott, Armaziiuly,
etc., are not a success indoor grown, and
here at all events succeed better by being
planted early in the Fall. Other kinds,
however, have responded kindly to in-
door planting, one instance being espe-
cially noteworthy. I.astseason 1 planted
a bed of Emily Pierson trom the open
ground in the usual manner: while they
did well in every other way, yet it was

Andrew Lang
Mark Twain

TYPES OF SINGLE AUREOLE GERANIUMS.
Theses
Pierre Le Brun

Mnne. Hoste
Foraine

the field. Also select the varieties that
you desire to grow next season. You
can tell trom your present experience
which ones will likely prove the most
profitable. Be shy of new ones until you
Know what they will do for you, and try
them on a small scale first. It may not
be to my interest to say this; but the
advice is all right and may save you
some money If heeded.

The question is frequently asked:
" How many blooms will a carnation
plant make in a season," or, " How
many blooms will a house containing,
say. 2,000 plants, turn off." These f]ues-
tions depend on so many contingencies
that it is impossible to answer them oft
hand. Variety, size of plant, condition
wlien planted, state of health, growth in
the field, fertilizers used, how and when
topped, state of the weather, tempera-
ture, light, amount ot water, treatment,
and perhaps a great many other condi-
tions are controlling factors. Some vari-
eties will naturally producetnoro llowers
than others. Some will pi'oduce a large
crop within a short time, be "off crop"
and again, after a certain or uncertain
Interval, win produceanother good crop.
Some kinds will produce only a few
flowers at anyone time, but being "ever-
lastingly at it" will turn oft a very ex-
cellent crop In the aggregate.

Probably there is not so much differ-
ence as one might suppose, taking the
season through with plants of different
varieties, but ,^of equal size ^and.barring

many of the branches become weak from
the want of light and air. Smaller
plants, on the other hand, while they will
not individually bear as many flowers as
larger ones, can be planted closer. It is
frequently the case, then, that more
blooms can be cut trom a given bench
area, planted with rather small plants
than from the same area planted with
larger ones. This is a vital point and
one often overlooked. The yonng vigor-
ous stock will, too, nearly always, pro-
duce better flowers than large over-
grown plants that take up so much more
room, so it is not so much the question
" How many flowers to a given number
of plants" as it is "How many flowers
to a given area of bench."

As to the actual number of blooms cut
from a plant it might bo said that
eighteen to twenty would be a good
average — all good, long-stemmed dis-
budded flowers — from good, healthy
plants. Double that number might be
cut uniler extremely favorable circum-
stances, and not halt that if the condi-
tions should prove adverse.

It Is also a tact that the same variety
will one year produce a large crop and
the next .year may prove a failure. Or a
variety may yield well for one grower
and not another. The plants in both
casi's may be perfectly healthy : but just
exactly why they should so behave Is a
problem 1 have never been able to solve
entii'ely to my satisfaction.

W. It. SlIELMIUE.

most discouraging to have them come in
flower so late, it being nearly February
before the crop came in; conee(iuently,
the most profitable part of the season
then had gone by. Being such a robust
grower I came to the conclusion, that if
any carnation would profit by Indoor
planting this would be the one, and at
the end of April, having a bench ready, I
planted a bench of about 250 square feet
with it. Certainly it took a good
deal ot time watering them and keeping
plantsclean ot weeds, etc., but they repaid
the trouble by a clean, thrifty growth ;
and by September 1 had about an aver-
age of 10 nice growths to each plant
(not so large as those planted outside or
so stocky either), still I felt satisfied
with them and looked forward, without
doubt, for an early crop, which indeed
was the result. This bench came in
nearly three months sooner than last
year, and I have been cutting a fair crop
eacli week since Thanksgiving and all
indications point to a continuance the
balance <»f the season: while another
bench, field-grown as usual, are only
sending irp a^tew stray flowers. From my
experience with this variety I think that
kinds that are of strong growth and
naturally backward are the ones most
benefited by indoor planting.

Two points must be remembered in in-
door planting— to plant closer, and to
pinch back as ittle as possible. ; I used
no mulch or fertilizer at all duririg the
Summer or Fall, but just previous to

Christmas gave a light dressing ot bone
meal and guano. S. B.

Mich.

Carnation Judge Chapin. -^t

Mr. Breitmeyer, Detroit, originator of
Mayor Pingree and Cerise Uuten carna-
tions, has a new red named Judge Chai)in,
which is a good one. No doubt it will
be shown at the Philadelphia meeling of
the Carnation Society. Hag.

Carnations around Ottawa, Ont.

Carnation striking is in full swing, a
good take of White Cloud and Flora Hill
being especially desired. Alba Superba
has been a disappointment. Evelina is
only fair. In pink, in this section, noth-
ing hasapproached Scott and Daybreak,
HXceiJting New York, whicli will be
grown on. Victorand Dana have made a
poor showing in every way. Bon 'i oir
has proved a good cropper. Dazzlecomes
nearly all single. Lily Dean, Mrs. Bradt,
Pingree and .lubllee are all right in their
way. The last two with one grower are
rusty and with another even Jubilee is
tree from it.

We are now impatiently waiting for
the Carnation Convention to hear what
Messi-s. Dorner and the other carnati<m
Hueciali.'Jts have for us to try our' skill or
want of skill ou during 1S9U, and we
hope that their experience will, with a
good majority, unite ou one scai'let as
the best aiul save us the expense of try-
lug to find it out. K.

Carnations at Hinsdale, 111.

The other ib..\ 1 tc",k a luii out to see
hovv fared BMH^ett i Washburn's large
carnation house, (iOOxSO feet. It con-
tains ;iO,000 plants, mainly of fancy
varieties; and certaiuly is a grand i-iglit,
being also entirely satisfactory to its
owners. Christmas week 20,000 tiowei'S
were cut. One bench, 600 feet, was
planted in June with 50 of a kind tor
trial. The balance were in the open
gr-ound, but wei'e housed before the mid-
dle of August. According to Andrew
Benson, the foreman, no advantage in
the house grown stock was observable,
except in the case of Daybreak, the
plauts of which were less grassy and
more satistactoiy than thosefield-grown.
With the main kinds, such as Flora Hill,
Mary VVood. Pingree, Mrs. Oeo. M. ISradt,
Psyche and .lubilee, the jireference
seemed to be for those first field plaun d.
No doubt this was partly due to ;the
early housing, and the splendid weather
available tor doing the work.

In the remodeling of their immense
house, the top, side and back are well
provided for, with abundance of ventila-
tion, on all favorable occasions.

Flora Hill last year seemed to Bassett
& Washburn to be t/je white, and 7,000
were planted. Certainly a tremendous
crop has been taken from these plants;
but now Mary Wood is by all odds the
better flower, cropper and all. The
large blooms are very perfect and
the stems good. .Scott is still grown —
till something better in its class appears.

NeltherMaud nor Lily Dean ate,so far,
considered favorable. Gold Nugget is
away ahead of Mayor Pingree. Psyche
has been a big success in the light striped
section: but Mrs. Bradt lays them all
out in this class. This firm is getting up
quite a stock of the red Bradt, which are
all coming true. Great expectations
trom this variety are looked for; It will
supplant Jubilee here. Dazzle does not
bloom enough, besides the Howei's are
too small, iion Ton also comes small,
and the plant Is grassy. Jubilee is pro-
nounced shy, but gives good flowers.
White Cloud is a very good white. Cerise
Queen comes with split calyx; Painted
Lady is better. Armazindy does well.

There are here seven propagating
benches 50 feet long. All are now kept
going for rose and carnation cuttings
only. 'I'he firm's own stock of carna-
tions is already rooted, and lined out in
the old chrysanthemum benches.

In a place so large as this, although
the plants are really off crop, there is
always a portion of the rose houses in
fair crop. This is the case now with
Bride and Bridesmaid. Beauty are also
always in flower and never too plentiful.
There is hardly the call for Meteor that
there is for I'.ridesmaid.

The big asparagus house Is a great
success. The one bench of smilax in this
house will be replaced with asi)aragus,
and the smilax grown elsewhere. A
house of sweet peas is just ready for
staking. There are at least .SO, 000 Har-
risii yet to flower here; they are later
than last year. ,

January 28, 1899.

Xwe F=i-ORiSTS' ExcHKisce.

81

: John Wieland, 1516 Greenwood avenue,
Evaustou, has three and a half benches
of Evanston ("arnation that have done
better than an.v other variety grown
here. They have altio a liUU x 2u foot
liouee of the California violetin the finest
shape.

Kisch & Wieland, the latter a cousin of
M. Wieland, •and both of whom have
hitherto been with M. Wieland, have
talien out permits for building nine
houses, 23 x 150 feet, and will enter the
ranks as florists next year. Ess.

The Profundity of a New York
Retailer.

We present below a specimen of the
profound knowledge attributed to a Xew
i'ork retail fiower merchant regarding
matters horticultural in general, and the
raisiug- of new varieties of carnations in
particular:

" The Lawson carnation i^ a 'eport,' " eaid
Fleisehmann. "It can be duplicated in New
York without much difticutty, althuuj^h it
mJH'ht take a few years ot careful grattin^^ to
accomplish it. I think it could be managed
from a stem with tlie flower, whether there
were shoots on the stem or not. In my opin-
ion, Mr. Lawsori will not he able to confine his
monopoly of the plant to Boston. Under the
circumstances $30. tlOj was not a high price to
offer for 8,000 plHnts. Think how enormously
productive they are. If New York gets hard
hit with cHniation mania we shall have to setnl
to China for Rome ideas. Carnations grow iu
the fields there, mid the Chinamen have
grafted them until they have produced more
than a mlllijn vai ieties."— New York Herald

European Plant Notes.

Chrysanllieinums. — The whites, pinks
and yellows, have long been strong color
sections and there are plenty ot varieties
from which to pick and choose; but
crimsons have hitherto been rather weak,
and we have long been on the look out
tor something that did not need an in-
vestigative person to describe it as scar-
let. The present season has seen the de-
ficiency made up, at least to a consldeta-
ble extent. The Hon. W. F. D. Smith,
which is to be sent out next Slicing by
W. ^Vellri, of Earlswood, is one of the
finest crimsons iu existence. Not only is
the color good but the size is far and
away ahead of anything already in ex-
istence and the variety has already fig-
ured with conspicuous success upon the
show board. 'I'hevaiiety is a seedling and
is named after the Hon. N. F. D. Smith,
son of W. H. Smith of newspaper fame,
and was raised at his country seat,
Greenlaiids, Henley-on-Thames.

H. .1. .Jones is, however, the variety of
the year, for it may be best described as
a bright crimson-scarlet IVlutual Friend,
but the blooms are deeper and more
tnassive than those of the latter variety.
It was cerliHcated by the National Chry-
santhemum Society on November 14.
It was raised by Mr. W. Seward, The
Firs, Hanwell. H. .J. Jones, ot Earls-
wood, Redhill, has actiuired the stock
and will send it out next Spring. The
price will almost certainly be high, but
I should strongly advise all tiorists to
invest in it.

Mrs. W. Seward may be best described
as a inagentacrimson Monsieur Chenon
de Liebe, for it has the same build of
bloom and the same prettily upturning
Horets. The reverse is dull gold and
cerise. It was raised by W. Seward and
H. J. Jones holds the stock.

IVIrs. C.Bovvii. — Since my last note on
the Australian varieties, Mrs. C. Bown
has given us a taste of its quality. It is
certainly not the least meritorious ot
antipodean sorts. Its great merit is its
lateness and it promises to supersede all
other late while sorts that we have; in-
deed the run upon It has already com-
menced. It has all the good points that
a market chrysanthemum snouid have
and no bad ones. W. Wells has the stock.

Asparagus Spreiigeri.— Speaking the
other day to one of our most eminent
florists, he told me that although he was
afraid at one time that A. Sprengeri was

going to be a weight on the hands ot
those who had stocked it, there had
been a big run on it of late, and most ot
the stock liad been cleared while orders
were still pouring in. Under such circum-
stances prices will be sure to go up a bit,
and it the run continues as it probably
will, more than a bit.

A. S. Compacta.— H. B. May, ot Dy-
son's Lane Nurseries, Edmonton, has
been raising seedlings from A. Sprengeri,
and there is a good deal of variety
among the first batch. The most prom-
ising ot the seedlings up to dftte is the
variety under notice. .Vs the varietal
name "compacta" suggests, this plant
is very much morecompact inhabit than
the type. The growths are shorter,
stiffer and not more than an inch in
length, the leaves being wider, more sub-
stantial and deeper green. The plant is
ipiite pyratnidal in habit, building up a
high full center, and as a specimen iu a
five or six-inch pot it is to lie seen at its
best. 'I'he constitution appears to be
vigorous enough and the plant seems to
be a good doer so that there will proba-

(Later Reports.)

Grallekt & Co., CoLMA, Cai^. — The
increase in the volume of our business
done in 1808 compared with previous
years amounted to about ;i.'j percent.
Prices and margins wereabout the same.
We found collections, as a rule, easier.
We consider theoutlook good and expect
an increased demand for carnations,
especially the newer varieties. We would
suggest that growers stop cutting prices
of novelties. We see that one new variety
of carnation is ottered this year at $7 in-
stead of f 10; and lots of last year'snov-
eltles were offered at $3. Let the price
of cuttings be$t(* the first year; f.5 the
second, and $'.\ the third. We would
further suggest that the raisers of nov-
elties send out good henlth,v stock and
ntit over-forced material, that will catch
cold on the road and die of pneumonia.

E. G. Hill & Co., RinnMOND, Ind. —
The volume of trade with us was 15 per

~J. L. Dillon, Bloomsbukg, Pa.— Our
sales this year were 10 per cent, larger
than last; but new houses and necessary
expenses reduced the profits. Collections
were about the same as last year. I do
not anticipate a very great increase in
any ot the lines we handle — plants and
rooted cuttings of verbenas, carnations,
roses, and cut Bowers. We hope only for
a good steady demand. I would suggest
that selling for cash would benefit the
trade more than anything else. <;redit
is too easy with florists. Many new he-
ginners start in without capital, but
with. plenty ot wind. The.v l)uild houses
and get the stock from^Horists, on credit.
The parties at home, who trust them,
have the notes and soon have the build-
ings, and the florists get left. The place
soon gets into the same or another par-
ty's hands, at 50 per cent, on the dollar
and they are able again to get trust
from a new lot of florists, and to carry
on the business as before, selling cheap
and pocketing all the profits. Selling for
cash will stop a largeaniountof building
and prevent a great deal of rascally com-
petition by irresponsible parties.

TYPES OF DOUBLE AUREOLE GERANIUMS.

Emanuel Arene Paul Barre

Troubadour Fraicheup

Mme. Goyeux.
Triomphe De Nancy

biy be a big rusli for it, and 1 should not
wonder if the market men take kindly to
it as a good pot subject. The Koyal
Horticultural Society gave it a first-
class certificate on December 13.

Tree Ivy Jubilee. — Without a doubt
this is the best ot the silver variegated
tree ivies, for it builds up into a compact
bush at an early stage Jind keeps this
comp.'tctness all through its existence.
The deep green tuid white foliage, too, is
very handsome. The plant has a first-
rate constitution and the demand for it
is ijrisk. The best batch I haveever seen
is with J. Russell, of Richmond, Surrey,
who has made a specialty of trees for
many yeais. Jubilee wassent out In the
1887 Jubilee.

Draciena Russelliana, — Of all the

different forms of thenarrow-leaved type
ot dracamas there is none more hand-
some than thisone. The leaves are long,
very narrow, arching and deep purple in
hue. The plant is very hardy and will
stand (> or 8 degrees of frost without
getting hurt. For dinner tal)le decora-
tion it is first-rate, tor not only is it ele-
gant in liulld, but the color affords an
admirable contrast with glittering silver
and snowy linen. At present there are
not more than a dozen plants ot it in ex-
istence and J. Russell, ot Richmond, the
raiser, holds these, so that the variety is
practically a new one and yet no serious
attempt has. been made to push it.

Viator.

cent, greater thau in 1897. I'rices were
generally lower and margins narrower
than iu any previous year. Collections
were decidedly better, and one-third
more cash orders were received than in
1897. We think the outlook is excellent
tor a good trade with still narrower
margins, however. Any Increased de-
mand tor the coming year, we feel sure,
will be for higher grade stock in the usuai
popular lines. We agree with ail your
other correspondents that the nearer a
cash basis business is done by the trade
at large, the better tor both buyer and
seller.

Charles Black, Hightstown, N. J. —
In regard to the last year's business I
WQiuld say that the past two years have
not come up to the average of 1895 and
1896, in my main trade, that is, in
small fruit plants, owing tothe increased
supply and very low prices of small
fruits. Other stock which I handle was
about on an average. I do not look tor
better demand tor the coming season.
The law of supply and demand has com-
plete control ot our business, 1 think,
and to this we must submit. The ex-
tremely low prices of many nursery pro-
ducts cannot but decrease the supply,
and the increasing general prosperity of
the country must create a better de-
mand, at better prices, tor the products
ot the fruit grower. With this and a de-
creased supply of nursery products we
may hope for remunerative prices tor our
stock .

Fked. Dor.nek & .So.NS Co., Lafayette,
Ind. — Collections were much easier than
in 1897. Our specialty is rooted carna-
tion cuttings. We have found an Increase
each succeeding year; 1898 was 25 per
cent, more than any preceding year. The
outlook for 1899 is tor a good demand
for fancy varieties.

Geranium Types.

Through the courtesy of C. W. Ward,
Queens, N. Y., we are enabled to present
in this issue illustrations ot types of
the double and single Aureole geraniums.
These pictures are interesting, inasmuch
as they are perhaps the first essay on the
part of a grower to furnish his customers
with photographic reproductions of in-
dividual flowers. That the artist, I.. V.
Hallock, is to be complimented upon his
skill and patience, our readers will, we
think, readily admit.

rrAnother Voice from Europe.

Your Decade number is a grand thing.
Everyone concerned ought to be indeed
very proud of it. I consider our sistf r
country is doing some grand work in
agriculture, horticulture, etc. We wish
the Exchange every success.

H. H. Y'ouNG.
IWinton, Bournemouth, Eng.

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Contents.

A Florist FOR THE KivOndyblB .
A Golden Wedding Edition
Alleys. Echoes FROM THE .
Ahono New York Growers
Briefs for Busy Florists .
Business Odtlook, The
Calla Disease, The . . . .

Carnations

Catalogues Received . . . ,
Caitleya-Flt and its Grub illlue.)
Correspondence . . ■ . .
Cosmos KLONDYKE(Color Illus.) .
European Plant Notes
Geranium Types dilua.) .

Greenhouse Construction

Hints and Helps

New VuKK Florists* Club Dinner .

Notes BY the Way

Nursery Department

Trees and Shtubs tor Lawns and Gar-
dens

Obituary :

Valentine Burgevin ....
Primula Forbesi (lllue.) . . . .

Question Box

KOSES ]

S. A. F. Department of Plant ICegistka-

TION

Seed Trade Report

Trade Notes:

Ottawa

New Orleans, Toronto . . . .

Boston, Chicago. Cincinnati, Detroit,
New Vorb, Philadelphia

Brooklyn, Milwaukee, St. Louis
Vegetable Culture Under Glass .
Woman Florist, A Successful .

Advertiser's Notice.

In our aflvertiHement, page 4r, last
issue, the prices c|uote(l for Keulia ami
I..atania seed per lo.uoi) shoulfl Lave
been per .'jOoo.

H. H. BERBER & CO. "
New York.

Colored Plates a Success.

This issue of The Florists' Exchange
contains a new departure in color print-
ing well worthy the attention of those in
the tradehavingiiovelties of merit which
they desire lirought prominently and
effectively to the notice of buyers. We
referto the illustration incolors on pace
73, of .Mr. A. VV. Smith's (Americus, Ga.)
new early orange-yellowcosmos, '■ Klon-
dyke," the printing of which was all ex-
ecuted on The Florists' Exchange
presses. The color plates, of which tliere
are four, were made from a photograph
and the colors secured from hlooms sent
to the photo-engraver, which were tlien
reproduced in half-tone, each coloronits
own plate. Eipi.-illv tjood results may
be secured from a p.iinting in colors It
has long been our rlfsire to demonstrate
the practicability of these colored illus-
trations; the present example we are
readj' to submit on its own merits. We
shall bepleased togive "points" oil this
class of work to anyone interested.

Credit customers are always much
easier offended than cash customers
They, as a rule, feel that you are under
obligations to them for buying, rather
than they are under obligatlons'to you
for credit. — Printer's Ink.

A Big: Carnation Deal.

Since the publication of the announce-
ment by Peter Fisher, of Ellis. Mass.,
with respect to the sale of the carnation,
Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson (see page 55,
last week's issue), it has transpiri-d that
the stock of this variety has actually
been disposed of. The following para-
graph regarding the transaction, and
the terms of sale, is reproduced from the
Boston " Journal " of January 24.

"Lawyer Homer .ilbers has a last
word to say in regard to the Mrs.
Thomas W. Lawson pink controversy in
a communication sent to the Journal
last night. It seems to be linal. He says:

"'I have in my possession a bill of
sale, executed by Mr. Galvln and Mr.
Fisher, in my presence, transferring to
Mr. Thomas W. Lawson, in considera-
tion of $30,000, all of the stock or plant
and all of the flowers of the carnation,
and agreeing that they (Galvin and
Fisher), will "neither propagate nor per-
mit anyone to propagate or grow
said carnation or its like, excepting for
and under the direction of said Lawson.'
and that they have good right to sell the
same, and that they will ' warrant and
defend thesameagalnst the lawful claims
and demands of all persons.' "

In answer to an inquiry made of the
originator by us, as to the accuracy of
the foregoing statement, Mr. Fisher
sends us the subjoined communication
for publication :

Replying to your favor of the 24th
inst., regarding Mr. Homei Alber'salleged
bill of sale, would say he is quite correct.

Up to Monday last, January 23, I re-
tained a half interest in stock of the
"Lawson" carnation. On that day 1
sold out my interest to Mr. Thos. W.
Lawson, nf Winchester, Mass., who is
now the sole owner of the entire stock.
I am to continue (under new ariange-
mentsjtogrow it here at Ellis, Mass.,
for the production of the flowers, which
Mr. Thos. F. Galvin, of 124 Tremont
street, Boston, will continue to control
exclusively.

This, of course, cancels my announce-
ment as to the dissemination of the va-
riety made in your issue of January 21.

P. FlSHKK.

Our Boston correspondent was shown
the bill of sale in Mr. .fibers' ortice, and
the latter gentleman also testifles to the
correctness of the above statement.

Thus is placed upon record one of the,
to the trade, most astounding business
transactions in the history of the divine
flower.

The variety, Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson, is
a seedling of Daybreak and Van Leeu-
wen, and originated with Mr. Fisher
tour years ago. It was first exhibited
by the originator as Seedling No. 909, In
1890. In the following year It received
certificates of merit at the chrysanthe-
mum shows held in Boston and Chicago.
In March of 1S98 flower- of this variety
were brought by Mr. Fisher to a meet-
ing of the -N. Y. Florists' Club,' where it
scored 98 points.althoughnotsubmitted
tor a certificate. At the 1898 Spring ex-
hibition of the Massachusetts Horticul-
tural Society, Mr. Fisher was awarded
the silver medal of the Society for an ex-
hibit of the blooms made at that time.
The variety was also winnerof the Law-
son cup at Boston, March, 1898. In the
Fall of the same year he registered the
variety with the American Carnation
Society as follows: "Color dark pink;
flowers of great size, borne on an exceed-
ingly long and strong stem, with anex-
cellent calyx; vigorous growth, and a
tree and early bloomer."

So far as we can learn the flowers of
this carnation have been handled bv
riiomas F. Galvin, a Boston retailer
who it would seem from Mr. Fisher's
letter, quoted above, owned a half Inter-
est in the stock also ; and at Mr. (ialvin's
suggestion the variety was named Mrs.
ihos. W. Lawson in compliment to the
wife of a Boston broker, a friend and
customer of Galvin.

The origin of the large d3al wlikli now
appears to have been consummated, may
K°non V'' i'; """I"""! to the offer of
*4,000 for thestockinadeby the Chicago
Carnation (Jompany last year. This

statement got abroad; the daily news-
papers worked It up until finally the
figure was placed at f30,0()0 and there
the matter rests.

The purchaser of the carnation Mr.
Thomas Lawson, is a stock broker of the
firm of Lawson, Weidenteid & Co., of New
York and Boston, a wealthy man. At
his home in Winchester, a suburb of Bos-
ton, he has a handsome house, extensive
grounds, elaborate gardens and conser-
vatories and a large, finely appointed
stable. Nothing is more characteristic
of Mr. Lawson, it is said, than his lavish
expenditure of money. Last Cliiistmas,
says a daily paper, he gave away
$40,000 in charities, and made several
presents of $500 each to persons who
had done him little favors.

As to the future effect this sale will
have upon the carnation Industry in gen-
eral, it is very difficult to forecast, the
case being so unique. From Mr. Fisher's
letter, one would infer that the transac-
tion is not wholly influenced by purely
sentimental motives, but is more in the
nature of a strictly business venture. It
would, we think, though, be a very hard
matter to convince the most sanguine
practicalcarnation grower, that the best
variety of carnation extant is worth to
him the phenomenal sum said to have
been paid tor .Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson.

Now that the deal has in reality been
carried through,' there can, we think, be
no doubt as to the tone that will theie-
by be imparted to the carnation as a cut
flower. In tact, we are informed by sev-
eral growers that the beneficial influence
of the boom is already being felt.

The transaction in question, too,
establishes a precedent, which doubtless
many another seedling raiser would like
to see repeated— viz., the purchase of the
entire stock of a new variety by or for
the party in compliment to whom the
subject has been named, and the further
cultivation of the plants by the origin-
ator, for the owner, with the probable
dissemination by the latter of the new
Introduction. But whether there are
more wealthy peopleinthe United States
of the nature of Mr. Thos. VV. Lawson
remains to be seen. Meantime it might
pay the seedling raiser and introducer to
institute an Investigation along this line.
That there does exist in America, people
other than the party in question, willing
to recognize such a compliment as the
l)estowal of their name upon a new
plant, is evidenced by the recent action
of a society lady in New York who last
year donated a silver cup to a florist for
such a compliment having been paid her
daughter.

It may be, therefore, that the practice
uf naming new varieties of carnations
after society people will become aggra
vated, and that the registry list of the
American Carnation .Society will here-
after read like a social register; or, on
the other hand, we may look for a less
indiscriminate and gratuitous bestow-
ment of titles by growerson their worthy
creations— one thing, at least, for which
we will feel thankful.

A Golden Wedding: Edition.

The firm of James Vick's Sons, Roches-
ter, N. Y., issue this year a "golden wed-
ding edition" of Vick's Garden and
Floral Guide, the business having been
established in 1S49. From the preface
to this handsomely gotten up pamphlet
we take the following facts regarding
the founder of this well-known house—
the late James Vick ; and his modest be-
ginning as a seedsman :

" Memories crowd upon us of James
Vick, not only the founder of this busi-
ness, but the beloved and honored father
the tried, true and trusted friend, a play-
mate of Charles Dickens, the fellow com-
positor of Horace Greeley, and the first
person in this country to import new
and rare varieties of seeds from Europe
and distribute them to the public
Born at Portsmouth, England, in 1818
and reaching America in 1833. he learned
the printer's trade, and was employed in
the oflice of the famous old " Knicker-
bocker Magazine." He afterward be-
came interested in horticultural publica-
tions, and while thusengaged commenced
selling seeds and plants.

"A vivid picture isrecalledof the room
where, as little children, we first assisted
in making seed bags, and in gettine
seeds ready tor mailing. The seed busi-
ness being then in its infancy this work
was done evenings, and in the morning
the infinitesimal mall was carried in a
market basket to the post-oflice."

A list of the articles introduced Into
the trade by this firm, the maioritv of
w-hich are standard varieties' to-dav
show the valuableservieelt has rendered

to horticulture during the filty years ol
the firm's existence.

The present edition contains portraits
of the founder of the firm, and of several
of its earliest patrons. A departure in
the way of catalogue illustrating is also
made, in the form of the introduction of
color woik. many of the sulijetts de-
scribed being pictured in tiiis manner.
• The Garden and Floral Guide of 1899
is characteristic of theflrm's progressive-
uess, and is worthy of the important
event in the history of the house, which
it is intended to represent.

Society of American Florists and

Ornamental Horticulturists.

Department of Plant Reg:istration.

The Hoffmeister Floral Co., Cincinnati,
O., registers new rose Maid of Honor, a
sport from Bridesmaid, deeper pink In
color.

This is the variety which the Hoff-
meister Floral Co. has been advertising
for introduction this season under the
name of Miss Clara Barton, but having
been apprised of the fact that another
firm had pieviously registered a lose
under this name they, out of deference to
the rules of the S. A. F.and with the best
interests of the trade at heart, have de-
cided to adopt the new name, as above
indicated, lor their rose.

It is but justice to the Hoffmeister
Floral Co. to call attention to the fact
that they had already advertised and
catalogued the roseas Miss Clara Barton
and the change is made by them at con-
siderable expense and embarrassment.
Theircourteous act is entitled to especial
recognitiini l^y the trade and particularly
by the members of the S. A. F. in whose
estimation the name Maid of Honor
should stand, under the circumstances,
as singularly appropriate.

Wm. J. Stewart, .Secretary.

New York Florists' Club Dinner.

The twelfth annual dinner of the New
York Florists' Club « ill take place at
Morello's, 4 West 29th street. New York,
on i hursday evening, February 9, at 7
o'clock. The price of the ticket will be
$3. All donations of flowers, etc.,
should be consigned to the Dinner Com-
mittee, in care of Secretary John Young,
51 West 28th street.

In previous years the priceof the ticket
has been considered a drawback as le-
gards the numlier in attendance at the
annual least of the Club; it is to be hoped,
therefore, that the committee will receive
the support it is entitled to in its very
worthy endeavor to provide a banquet
at the very reasonable figure asked. It
will also be noted that a new caterer has
been engaged this year.

CATALOGUES RECEIVED.

William Elliott & Sons, New York.—
Trade List of Flower, Garden and Grass Seeds;
also Implements, Fertilizers and Supplies.

Weber & Don, New York.— Wholesale Puce
List of Garden, Farm and Flower Seeds,
Bulbs. Tools and Horticultural Requisites; a
very complete list.

R. & J. FARguHAR & Co., Boston, Mass.—
Catalogue of Plants, Bulhs, Fertilizers, Toois,
etc., fully illustrated wit ha very complete list
of novelties and specialties.

S. L. Allen & Co., Philadelphia, Pa.— Cata-
logue of ' Planet Jr." Farm and Garden Tooh;
fully illustrated, showing how various crofs
can be cultivated by the very useful imple-
ments manufactured by this firm.

R. H.SnuMWAY, Rockport, III.— Illustrated
Garden Guide. One of the most unique cati,-
logues that we receive, nearly every sub-
ject degcriberi being- illustrated. The covers
contain. In addition to photoijraphs of the di -
tributorand hisson, representations of a var-
ied assortment of flowers, fruits and vegt-
tables.

L. L. May & Co.,St. Paul, Minn. -Farm and
Floral Guide, an illustrated cataloj?ue of
Seeds, Bulbs, Plants and Fruits. The cover
illustrations show colored representations of
the Icetiei'K Blackbfrr^-, and novelties in
Knilith, Tomato and Cahbat'e. As an Induce-
ment to purchasers, this tlrm offers free
literature in the form of various bookp, given
with ordersof specified amounts. AlsoSpecial
Wholesale Price List of Seeds.

The Cottage Gardens. Queens, N. Y.—
Trade Price List of Carnations, Cannas,
Chrysanthemums, Geraniums, I'a-onies, Dah-
lias, etc. A tastefully goltcii up, and
well printed catalogue, with full lists of all
the best standard varieties and novelties. A
feature of this pamphlet is the artistic photo-
graphic reproductions of many of the subjects
described, giving a correct idea of their char-
acteristics.

Winter scene^i at Cottage Gardens, and a
handsome vase of the new carnation, Mrs.
James Dean, make unique and attractive
cover illustrations. Mr. Ward credits L. V.
Hal lock, the photographer, of Queens, for
much painstaking skill.

January 28, 1899.

Thb F==l-orists* Exchhngb.

88

OBITUARY.

Valentine Burg:evin.

V'aUutine Burgeviu died at UiH reBi-
deiuf at KingHtun, N. V., Saturday, Jan-
uary '21, isy9, aged 80 years. Mr.
burgevin, who was uue o( the uldewt rep-
leseutativeH of tbe florist craft in
America, was born at Mainz, Germany,
January 1, 18H(, where his father con-
ducted a horticultural establishment.
After receiving a fair schooling, and in-
struction ill horticulture from his father,
Mr. burgevin perfected hiniBell in the va-
rious branches of the art at Franlifort-
ou-Main. Subsequently he traveled
through Germany, France, Belgium,
Switzerland and England. Consequent
upon the revolution of 184S Mr. Burge-
vin came to the United States, obtaining
a situation on the estate of Ezra Fitch, a
contractor owning a blue stone quarry
at Kiugston-on-Hudson. The deceased
traveled with a sou of Mr. Fitch, who
was in ill health, through the United
'.States and the West Indies, Central and
.South America, adding materially to the
knowledge of his profession at the same
time. Owing to his familiarity with lan-
guages he had no difficulty In gaining
admittance into society and in collecting
Information concerning rare plants. In
1852 .Mr. Burgevin returned to Kingston
and entered into commercial horticul-
ture, erecting one small greenhouse. He
devoted himself to the raising of vegeta-
bles and fruits, being the Hrstto grow
lettuce, cauliflower and strawberries in
his neighborhood. Eater on, he added
the cultivation of flowers tohis business,
which has assumed considerable magni-
tude. The taste shown in the adornment
of his environs was a niarlied feature of
this estiiblishinent, his grounds being
laid out in a manner well calculated to
give the highest idea of the owner's skill
as a landscape gardener.

The deceased was a great lover of gera-
niums, of which he had an extensive col-
lection of the best varieties, many of
them of his own origination. In later
years he paid a good deal of attention to
tbe new dwarf French cannas, which he
also cultivated largely. He was an
occasional contributor of notes on ap-
propriate subjects to the horticultural
and daily press.

Mr. Burgevin married in 1853, and he
has had six children, of whom four sons
and one daughter survive him. Three of
his sons assisted him in his business, his
eldest son, I'. J. Burgevin. being estab-
lished as a florist at Port Chester, .N. Y.

Some years ago .Mr. Burgevin whs re-
lieved from active business cares by his
sons George and David who now'con-
duct the establishment. He had not been
ln;;gooil health since the year 1893.

The date for the public sale of the es-
tablishment of VV. K. Shelmlre, at Avon-
dale, Pa., has been changed from Febru-
ary li; to February U.

In the new tariff applicable to Puerto
Rico trees and plants are to be admitted
free of duty.

It is reported that the .Secretary of
Agriculture has dispatched special agent
M. G. Kains to Bermuda, to And out all
he can about the growing of lily bulbs
there. .Mr. Kains has been giving the
cultivation of bulbs in America special
attention, and the results of his researches
are eagerly looked forward to.

.Secretary Loder, of the National Flor-
ists' Board of Trade, informs us that he
has recently received for adjustment sev-
eral claims by florists against transpor-
tation companies. He suggests that
shippers, when any troublearises between
them and the transportation companies,
should take prompt action, as it is then
much easier to prove the claims.

The divine flower continues to merit
lots of attention from the daily newspa-
pers. The latest wonder in carnation-
growing is the announcement made by
a Mr. Geraghty, of Denver, Col., of his
Intention to offer a blue variety to the
public next year. "If all goes well,"
says the dispatch, " the color will be of
a delicate (orget-me-not blue; and none
of the carnation'sfragrance will be lost."

Business Difficulties.

Westciiektek, N. Y.— John F. I.ulher,
florist, has Hied a petilion in bankruptc.v
here, with liabilities ?4,9f50 and assets
$1,200 in outstanding accounts.

Baltimore.

Market Notes.

Koses have been very scarce, violets
iiml carnations are suthcient for all (!e-
iiiaiids, Tratie has been fairly brisk ; en-
tertainments seem to take a lai'ge quan-
tity of stock iit present.

Tile News.

At the meeting of the stockholders
of the Exchange heUl .\J(.)iulay, January
28, tile loilowing othcers were elected:
1. H. Moss, prehideut; E. Kress, vice-
president; Cluirles Feast, treasurer; Ed-
win A. .>.eidewitz, secretary. The Flor-
isis' Exchange is in a flourishing condi-
tion uniler the management of Alex.
Scott. The past year has been the most
prosperous one in its history.

TMe Club lias decided to hold a Fall
show and a committee has been appointed
to draw up a sclieduie of premiums. The
boys are working hard to make the ex-
hibition a success.

We are glad to report that Wm. P.
Binder is improving in health. He had
a nairow escape.

Callas have been in great demand here
this Winter, as very few Hurrisii lilies are
about.

Violets are now selling as well as they
ought, although they have come down
to $1 per 100 at retail.

Edwin A. Seidewitz.

Montreal.

Trade Report.

Trade conditions have shown a de-
cided improvement during the past week,
quite a few social events added to the
continued heavy death rate from the
ravages of Ea Grippe, which the most
unseasonable weather prevailing for the
past ten days, the thermometer hardly
ever failing below the freezing point, has
increased to an alarming extent. Cut
flowers (jf all descriptions, except whites,
are plentiful, and are going at easy
prices. lienuty are selling at 30c. to
50c.; teas of nil varieties at $1 to $2 per
dozen; curnations, 50c., with a few of
the choicest vaiietics fetching 75c. per
dozen. X'iolets are very plentiful at 40c.
per bunch, with doubles in best demand.
Valley brings Toe. per dozen; Roman
and Paper Whites, 40c. to 50c. per dozen.
Very few Dutch bulbs aiein evidence yet.

In rtowering plants a very great scar-
city is at present prevailing ; a few good
azaleas are about the only things in evi-
dence. A. C. Wilshire, of Wilshire Bros.,
made the remark that he doesn't under-
stand how it is that the local wholesale
men don't go in more largely in growing
good plants. Cut flowers, he saj'S, can
be got in any quantity, but really good
flowering table plants it is impossible to
obtain at this tiineof the year especially .

Walter Wilshire has a bed of Marie
Louise violets that are a solid sheet of
blue. Mr. Wilshire says he grew them
Inside tne whole Summer and is so well
satisHed with the result that he has
wholly discarded the old jilan of field
planting.

Club Notes.

The annual meeting of the Gar-
deners and Florists' Club was held Mon-
day evening, January 23. A veiy good
attendance of the nieinbers — very largely
composed of the old guard, only two or
thieeof the young members werepresent.

The report of the treasurer showed a
trifling deflcit on management account,
wholly caused by the decreased member-
ship of the past year. The number of
associate members showed a slight in-
crease. The decrease in receipts at the
show was counterbalanced bv the de-
crease in expenditures, but in the general
opinion the sliow was not a very great
success. The matter of an exhibition
next Fall will be discussed by the new
committee at any early date. The criti-
cisms of one memberof theamount spent
in advertising did not seem to meet with
much approval. The report of the secre-
tary showed that the Club had not been
asleep during the year, three socials had
been held, also Ave monthly exhibitions
of Summer flowers, a picnic and three
cricket matches.

The election of oHicers for the current
year resulted as follows: President, Al-
fred c. Wilshire; first vice-president,
George A. Robinson, re-elected; second
vice-president, A. Pinoteau ; treasurer,
Walter Wilshire; secretary, Fred. Bennett ;
assistant secretary, W. Horobin, all re-
elected. Executive Committee: W. Whit-
ing, Fred. C. Smitli, J. Eddy, Charles A.
Smith, J. Doyle and George Pascol.

The dinner to be 1-eldat Laclilne on the
30th promises to be a great success.

B.

Index to Advertisements

II«i XUI8 18SUH.

Heliotrope

DaviB AB & Son.... 75

Park Nursery . 94

Vincent R Jr &Son. 85

I^a 111 iiiiub

Vincent RJr & Son. 85
MyosotU

ElBele J G 84

OrOitUa.

Grey G H 84

Lager & HurreU.... 84

Siebrecht & Son bH

Willowmead Qardns 91

Dccura-livc Pla.iit»

Anthierens J 88

Bader John 88

Becker Fred O 88

76

Mi- crllaneoui

Boerner Fred

EmniaQB Qeo M

Feltbouien J £
Fryer E.

8<
Si
h6
86
86
84
85
88
84
86
8t
76
88
88
76
85
79
8S
77

88

L

77
88

94

94
91
88

86

S4

■
84

70

71
88

Oreene & DnderhlU.

Harris C A 4 Co

Herr D K

Hughes <ieo J

iDsall B...

Jackson E B

Kidd W M

Logan Ave. G'boUBes

MerkelOSSon

Miller Qeo L
Morris Floral Co ...

Storrs & Harrison Oo
Vincent R Jr & Sons

Ageialuni

Miller O L

AKernanfhert

EawlingsEI

Seawanbaka alls...

Alyssuin

Eisele G

Blanc A & Co

Seawanbaka Obs. ..

Bv^ulilHS

Baldwin A J..

National Plant Co...
Bougalnvtllea

t;&niiit»

Holmes H L

Ruttle Bros

Seawanbaka Qreen'b
TaitCS.

CM.rfiit.||t*ii»

American Rose Co.. 76

Baseett i: Wasliburn 7*1

BtsoldC 76

Black, Chas 75

ChicagoCarualionCo 76
Cottage Gardens. . . .

Craig Kobt A: Son... 76

DaYiB A B & Son ... Td

DoFDer r tv Sunt) Oo. 76

Eastbum L B 94

Qrallert & Co 94

Hackett Jno .V Co... 75

Hanctck G &. cton ... 94

Herr A M 76

Keir W 76

Liltlefield H F 76

Logan Ave Ghouse.. 76

Merkel C & Son 88

Morris Floral Oo 76

Murphy Wm 94

Muechert BF 94

Nlquet F 94

Park Nuraery 94

Penurock Oo 76

Rackiiam G A 76

Reinberg BroB 77

Renard .Job 76

Sea Cliff Nursery... 81

Shelmire WR 94

Stover Floral Co 75

Sway no Wm 91

Towell Job 76

Weber H & Bona.,.. 75

Wieland M 94

Wood Bros 77

UHrya^ncltcinuiiio

Eisele 0 94

Eieele J G 84

Rawson Grove P... 85

Rose AD 86

Smith N & Son 84

Vincent RJr & Son. k5

WeberH & Sons 76

Wood Bros 77

Clnerarlai

ABcbmann G 86

Park Nursery 94

( oleaM

Berno Floral Co 81

Davis A B & Son 76

Herr DK 85

Seawanbaka Qhs 88

Weatherby G W 86

Cyclamen

Aschmann G 85

Beaulieii H 85

EicbholzH 84

Kuickman Bros. ... 94

Mader& StempleOo 84

Fii<-li*iaH

Fisher & Sjn 84

Geraniums.

Baldwin A J 86

BrainardD W 94

EichhoU H 84

Eisele J G 84

Felthousen J E,
Harris C A & Co. ...

Herr D K

Mader & Stemple Co

McGregor Bros

Sandiford R... .
VlncentR Jr & Son .

Weatherby G W 85

Wood Bros 77

YatesD G& Oo.... 86

Craig Robt & Son

ElBele C. 94

Ellis & Pollworth. . 88

Foster L H 88

Grey O H 8i

Heacock Jos ^8

McFadden EC 7o

Merkel O & Son 8S

Nlquet F 88

Rackham O A ... . 75

Seawanbaka G'h'a.. 88

ScbultbeisA 88

Siebrecht & Son 88

WittboldGeo 88

Whitton ftSons 79

Panoy Plunta.

Jennings £ B 86

Soitau 04 Co 85

Petunias

Dreer Henry A 85

Hughes George J.. . 88

Weatherby G W 86

Poin*e(tiaB

FruehChas. 84

Primulas

Blanc A & Co 94

Bader John 88

Cavanaugb MrsM.. 88

Knickmau Bros 94

Mader k Stemple Co 84

HoacB

Biissett & Washbnrn 76
ClucasA: BodOington

Co.... 69

Oouatd & Jones Co .. 77

Craig Robt & Son.... 76

Elizabeth Nurs Co . . 7i

Ellwanger & Barry.. 79

HotTmeister Flor'lCo 76

Jones H T . 76

Jooeteu C H 77

Littlefield HF 75

Mctiregor Bros. ... 7i

Nafl Plant Oo m

Ouwerkerk P 79

Rawlings EI 77

Rawson G P 86

Reeser O A Co 77

Reinberg Bros 77

SchmitzFWO 79

Scott Rob't & Sons. . 77

Storrs & Harrison Oo 79

Wood Bros 77

Smilax

Boerner Fred 84

Eastburn L B 9i

Evenden Bros 91

Keir Wm 76

Verlienas

Dillon J L 86

Michel P& BOo 85

Vinctnt R Jr & Son 86

WoodBros 77

ViiK-as

Baldwin A J 85

1 isher & Son 84

Vlolcta

Chlnnick W J 84

Eisele O 94

Minor W L 84

Renard Jos . 76

SeaOliflf Nursery... 84

Shelmlre WR 94

Whitton ASons 79

Vegetable Plants

Bearhead Farms 79

erj

Small Frnlta

Conard & Jones Co. 77
Ellwanger & Barry.. 79
Parry's Nurseries... 79
Storrs & Harrison
Co.. 79, 87

Fruit an<l Orna-
inrniH I Tree*

Chinnick W J .. .79
Ellwanger ft Barry . 79

F ft F Nnrserlea 79

HobbsTC 79

Longsdorf C L 79

Moon W HC.> 79

Parry's Nurseries.... 79

Pullen Alex 79

Storrs & Harrison

Co 79, 87

Watson TR 79

Shrubs and Her-
baceous Planta

Bobbtnk ft Atkins.. 79

Elizabeth Nur'y Co. . 71

Ellwanger ft Barry., 79

F ft FNurseries 79

HulseboBcb Bros 79

Jones HT 76

Joosttn 0 H 77

Moon. Wm H Co 79

Uowerkerk P.. 79

SchmitzFWO 79

Schultheie Anton... 88
Storrs ft Harrison

Oo 79. 87

Watson T R 79

VincaantiCiinibcrfe

Aschmann G 86

Eisele 0 94

Elizabeth NurseryOo 71

Ellwanger ft Barry. 79

Groenewegen J 79

Moon W H Co 79

Ouwerkerk P 79

RtorrnA HarrlaonCo 87

Watson TR 79

Beml Ml

Auiliuticc> k

McCarthy N F ft Co. 9U

Boaitl 01 Tratlc.

National Florists'. . .. 91

books and Peii-

Hort'ural Adverliaer 8U

Bulb ami Kuois

Cushman GlaLiulua

Co 7u

Berger H H ft Co.... &J

Black CUas 76

Blanc A & Co. .. . . 94

Buuyard Harry A. . . 70

(JlucasA; Boddiuglon 69

Holmes U L 70

McFaddeu E (J 7'j

Moon Sam'lC 71

N. Y. Mkt. G. Assn.. 71

Ouwerkerk p 79

Pierson F R Co ty

Pullen Alex 79

Bolkei Aug. & SoDB. lO
Schmi'zF W O... 71, 79

Vlck's Jas Sons. , . . 7u

BUftLiiei* CaidH.

HUlEG&Co 91

Taylor E J 76

Bustnc»bOppur-

tnnllle» .. 87

Cm Klowcift

Alien J H. 90

Allen W 8 yu

Baker W J 9u

Basfiett ft Washburn 91

Cut Flower ExcU ... 90

Decker, Blauvelt Co 90

Dumont &i. Co 91

Evenden Bros 91

Galvln ft Co 9o

Gnnther W H 90

Hart Michael A 9j

Hicks F 3 87

Holteu ft HunkelCo. :tl

Horan £0 9 >

Easting Wm F. .91

Eeuulcott Bros Oo. 91

Euetan (J A 9u

Lang Jnllns . ..90

LangjahrAH ...... 9o

Lager ft Hurrell ... 84
MacDonald ft Mo-

Manus 90

MoOarthy NFftOo. 9u

MillangF 9u

MuDtlcelloG'h Co.. 91

Moss Qeo M... 91

Niessen Leo 91

N T Cut Flower Uo 9u
Pennock Samuel S. 9j
Pittsburg Out Flow-
er Co 91

BeidEdw 91

Reinberg Bros 90

Sheridan W F 9u

Smith WO 91

St. Louis Cot Fl. Oo. 90

Sutherland Geo A. . . 90

Traendly ftSohenok. 90
Vaughan, McEellar

ft Wlnterson !*0

Welch Bros 90

Wietor Bros 91

Willowmead Qardns 91

Wore OW 90

Yonntr John ... 90

Young Thos Jr 90

Kvergreena, Cut
Ferna, Btr.

(Decorative Greenery).

Bunyard Harry A... 91

Collins Thos 91

Growl Fern Co 91

ElllOttW H 91

KelseyHP 91

Eervan L W& FB.. 91

Eeir W 91 ,

Ulcksecker Chas H.. 91

Fcrlliixcra

Aschmann G 89

Brown LS.. 89

Griffith ft Turner Co 89

Red Towers Green-
houses 89

Ripperger G 89

Florlkti* Snppllva

Bayersdorfer H ft Co 94

Boston Letter Co . , . 89

Cefrey Letter Co 94

OoDley John & Sod.. 80

Crane lins 91

Galvln A: Co 9u

Herrmann A 94

Holton ft HunkelCo. 91

Easting Wm F 91

Eennlcott Bros Oo . . 91

Enehn O A 9u

Long Dan] B 89

McCarthy NF&Oo.. 90

Meyer J 0 ft Co 89

Bei-d ft Beller 94

Sutherland G A 90

Vaughan, McEellar

ft Wlnterson 90

Flower PotB, Tnba
Va»c*,cic.

HenneckeC Co f9

Hewt. A H ft Oo 89

Hilfinger Bros 89

McCurthy N F ft Co. 90

WhlUdlD Pottery Co 89

O'liousc Building.
Ilcatlnf;, Venttlai'

Ing; Apparatus and
Fittings.

Oarmody J D 92

Ooweo N 'b Bona 92

Dietscb A ft Oo 93

Qlbllcft Oo 92

QibbouB H'y W 92

Gorton ft Lldger-

wood Oo 93

Hlppard E 9ii

Hltcblngs ft Co...
International Heater

Co 93

Jackson J H t3

lacobw 8 ft Sons 92

Lockland Lumber Co 92

Lord & Bnmham Oo 93

Monlnger John 0 Oo 92

Mvers ft Co 93

Ormsby E A 92

QuakerCltyMacbOo 92

Rlchmono Stove Oo. 9:*

Scollay Jno A 93

Vau Home Qriffen

ftCo 92

WeberOSft Co 92

Wolf AQ&Bro... . 93

Greeuliouae Sup-

plien, Toola, £tc.

Beckert W C 94

Deming Co 89

Lag*-r ft HurreU 84

Murphey W- 94

PerkiDB Bros 89

Pierce F O Co

Scollay J A

Smooth On Mfg. Co
Stumpp ft Walter Co

93

92

9:<

92
70
WolfAQ&Bro 9 J

Inacdl^ldca anil
Funglildca

Beckert W 0 bl

FauHtHQ ft Co m

Griffith & Turner Oo 89

Kraft PlantTonicOo 89

Rose Mfg Co bV

Ryerson U C 89

Skabcura DlpOo.... 89

StoothofTH A 78

Inanrano*

Florist Flrelns Assn 89
Florlat Hall Aaan ... 94

Jadoo Flliie.

American Jadoo Co. ^9
Jadoo Fibreft Liquid 91

M u t b rn« in S pa w it

Beckert WO 94

FaustHG ft Co 89

Scrda

American Roae Co.. 76

Beaulieu H g5

Beckert WO 94

Berger HH& Oo .... 69

Brainard D W 87

Buckbee H W 71

Buuyard HA

70

Burpee WA A Co

70

Clucas&Boddlngton

Oo

Cft

DreerH A ...

86

Elliott Wm 4 S ns..

70

Griflitb & Turner Co

89

Jackson & Perkins

Oo

70

Jennings EB

SB

Jobnson & Stokes...

71

McFadden EC...

70

N y Mkt 0 Assn...

71

Papworth H

71

Plant SeedOo

71

Rice JB 40o

71

71

Rolker A & Sons

70

Rupp John F

71

jcbillerJL ...

1(1

Shellroad Orb's Oo..

94

Siebrecht & Son....

88

3oItau Oft Co

fli

Storrs & HarriFon Co

87

Siumpp .t Walter Co

TO

Tborbirn J M & Co.

7ii

Vick's Jai Sons

7"

WeeberiDon

71

Situations Wanted. . 87

Help Wanted 87

MlloeUftneoQS 87

84

The F'L-ORISts'

:xch7=^:ngi

STV^ILHX

From Sats. by mall $0.50 per 100

From 2 In. pots, strong plants 1.50 "

CANNAS. mixed, strong 2.00 "

GERANIUMS. niLvcd. 2 In. pots 2.U0 "

HYDRANGEA OTAKSA, 3 la. pots 5,00 "

Send for samples. Oasli with order.

FRED. BOERNER, Gape May City, N. J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

ORCHIDS

CoelORyne CriatatH Alba. Cypripedluni Leeanum
SuperbutD. Small Ferns, from 2 tn. pois, ready
for URe. 93.50 per li 0. $:tO.(jO per 10 K). 1 00 Lntniiin
Borbonlcn. »25 00 per 100; '.£00 NephrolepiH
BoolonlenNlH, i In. pota. 125.10 per luO: 'iUO
NephroleplH Pin mn, 4 In pota, 926.00 per IfiU.
Cash with orfler please.

GEORGE H GREY, Kenwood, Albany Co., N.Y.
LAGER & HURRELLy impoJter'Vof

...ORCHIDS

CATTLEYA FLOWERS of flnestguaHty
shipped to all parts. Orders from unknown
parties must be accoinpiiiileii by cash. , . ,

Cherry Wood Baskets, Fresh Moss and Peat.
Correspondenoe^^^ SUMMIT, N. J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

3 GRAND NOVELTIES

PEI>ARGOMlIMS. Sandiford's SURPRISE,
WONDER and BEST, $^.50 per doz. Also the following
new sorts, DoRoTUY. Countess. Champion, Epwakd
Perkins. Goldmine and Marie Malet, $l.;i.^ per
doz : Js.OOper 100. Mrs. R. Sandiford. Mme. Thebat
and H. M. Stanley. *1.00 per doz. ; $6.00 per lOO. The
above prices are for fine, strong plants, from 2J^ Inch
pota. 50 at lOU rate. I^*Ca8h with order.

ROBT. SANDIFORD, Mansfield, 0.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

DCI ADPHMIIIMClnS best blooming varieties,
rcLAnbUniUmOmlxed, sin.. j(350perl00.

BOUGAINVILLEA !?o';t«,I'^p??icr ' '"

' 2 vars. fro
II a doz., $»alOO.
ION, winter f
ing. In buds, 4 Ins., f 1 per doz,

CASH WITH ORDER.

JOHN G. EiSELE.onrrs'tsPhila., Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

...GERANIUMS...

KjjtedcuttlnKBOf Grrtut, Ll Favorite and Beauty
PoltBTlne, »1.0U per 100; f'.IOJ per luUO. Standard
■ orttt. our select ion, 1 1,0 J per 100: lit.OJ per lOOO.
PARH DAISIES .Mafuuerltes. II 00 per 100.
ALTBRNANTHEKAS. red and yellow, 80 cts, per

100; «-lO per 1000.
GIANT SWEET ALYSSUM, CO cts. per 100. byiuall.
AOERATUM. bue and white. 60c. per 100, by mail.
Cash with order.

C. A. HARRIS & CO., Delanson, N.Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

BHGrOmJLS.

Argentea Guttata, 2 In.. $2 per 100: 3W In. M per 100.
Bobusta, 31^ In., |4 per 100. Bertha Cbateauroclier 3!^
In., $4 per 100. Prea. Caruot, 3^ In., U per 100. De
LessepB, 3"^ In.. $4 per 100. Feastll, 2 In.. 92.S0 per 100.
Specnlata, 2 In., *J.5u per 100. Rubra. 2 In.. 93 per 100.
DnecC La France. 93 per 100; Meteor, 92.50 per 100;
nU9Cd Wbiio. rink niid Yellow Kaiii-
hicr, 3!^ In.. «4 per 100. Kuhuh, full standard Hat, 2)^.
3}^ and 4 Inches.

THE NATIONAL PUNT CO., Dayton, Ohio.

Mention the FIorlHta' Exchange when writing.

We are headqimrters for all '99 novelties.
Also complete list of hest commercial
varieties. t^^Oorrnajioudence Bolltntcd.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian. Mich.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

FUCHSIAS

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

Black Prinok. Piiri-lk Prinoe, Elm City, Moleh-
worth. Snow HALL, Arabella, $1.00 a 100; 99.00 a UKH).
Piieno.mknal, Storm Kino, E. G. IlrLL. Avai-anciik.
$1.25 a 100. SirNRAV (ir.-niilnc), »3,50 a 100. Tliiw arc
the hestvarlcLluB. (t2f FUCHSIAS our SPECIALTY.

VINCt MiJOR and VtRIEG&TI ^^Zis

»1.00 a 100.

FISHER & SON, ■ GALION, OHIO.

901 8. MARKET STREET.
Mention the FloriBt.* ETchange when wrltlns.

Charleston, S. C— Wm. Melutosh &
Sous report a good season. Owing to
theshoitage in the wax liean crop and
Becuriug an early and full supply tiiey
have a little bonanza in this Southern
market.

Wilmington, N. C— Mrs. Henry
Render reports an improvement in busi-
ness since the rate trouble became more
settled. The Hitehiugs boiler, recently
set up, has been well tested during the
cold spell, and gives entire satislaction.
Mrs. Kehder does considerable shipping
business in wild smilax with .Northern
decorators.

Miss Fanny Johnson speaks encourag-
ingly or the future. This lady recently
had a nariow escape from blood poison-
ing through a felon on the thumb caused
by a rusty nail iu the potting bench.

Savannah, Ga.— Dull, cold weather is
responsible for the shortage in cut
lloivers, which are in great demand just
now for funeral work. A. C. Uelsehig
was so rushed on Sunday that he was
compelled to turn away orders. Geo.
Wagner had all he could manage. Wolf
& Co. are well pleased with their venture
here, and intend adding two houses, each
100x20 feet, for roses, in the Spring.
Otto Tischinger is adding three houses
for roses, which indicates a healthy con-
dition of things.

The industrious celestial has peacefully'
invaded this city in the form of Hop
Lima Beans, who has, secured a large
tract of land adjoining the property of
.Messrs. Wolf and Is raising vegetables
with success. This is, I believe, the first
advent of John iu this locality in the
character ol trucker.

Augusta, Ga. — P. J. Berckmans Co.
report one of the best sea'sons on record.
The cold rainy spell has been most favor-
able for lifting all kindsof outdoorstock.
An invoice of 48 large cases for a South
African port and another large consign-
ment' for New Zealand were among a
number of orders recently shipped
abroad. The demand for sub-tropical
trees and plants has been unprecedented,
and betokens a happy state of things;
particular calls being for gardenias and
the camphor, which are grown in great
numbers. It is truly surprising what
rapid growths young stocii of all kinds
make in this climate in oneseason. This
year it has been more severe than usual,
yet in response to a few balmy days, 1
observed on January 9 Forsythia viii-
dissima in full bloom. Close upon ten
thousand of the handsome Biota aurea
nana are being set out in addition to
roses and fruits galore. I must also
mention the acquisition of a fruit farm
of 500 acres situated about GO miles dis-
tant, which will be planted chieHy with
the new Everbearing peach, the three
Messrs. lierckman's Jr., own, and will
operate this hue property tn addition to
taking continued active interest in the
home establishment.

Atlanta. Ga. — Somewhere I have seen
an illustration where Beauty were being
gathered with the aid of a step ladder.
This could apply to the stock of the West
View FloralCo., who have a house where
stout stems averaging six feet in length
and carr.vlng a good bud are being cut,
and Mr. Burford, the grower, informs nie
tills has been tlie case right along.
Kaiserin is to be thrown out as soon as
tlie present crop is cut, and the benches
replanted with the same variety for
.Summer use. No rose Is kept over one
season. Haettel Is yet a favorite among
cnrnations here. Triumph is well thought
of but It does not open so freely as Scott.

The C. A. Dahl Co. are cutting some
fine roses, and have a house of lirides-
maid that is a picture. The season has
been a trying onetor the grower, but Mr.
lOrdmiinn, the manager, argues tliat it
might have been worse. The BrooU-
wood Floral Co. is cutting some lirst-
class stock. Mr. Seals, the grower , is
deservedly pleased with his elegant vio-
lets, .Marie f.,ouise and Lndy Campbell,
carnations. Scott and Flora Hill. In
roses, liiide. Bridesmaid, I'erle and
Beauty are grown witli ei|uul success.
Wachendorff liros. are working up a big
stock for Spring trade.

Nashville, Tenn.— Jo.y & Son will re-
move to a linger and more convenii'iit
store in a fi'W days. .Mr. Joy, .Ir., Is in
Cliicago, paying a vlHit to the craft.

Cnrrey & Co. are well pleased with the
past season's Ijusiness.

Chattanooga, Teun. — John Ivarsten
Is looking for a suitable location out of

town upon which to erect a range of
houses so as to utilize the present plant
as a downtown receptive.

Mrs. Crouch is also adding to her
plant. The recent visit of the soldiers
benehted the craft materially.

Memphis, Tenn. — Olaf Johnson finds
little money in bulbs and will devote
more attention to roses and carnations.
He grows La France very fine.

J. T. VViliarason has not been able to
supply thedeniand for roses, particularly
Beauty— the first season in his experi-
euce; says it will not again occur if he
can help it, and so say many others.

The Memphis Floral Co. find the de-
maud for |iot plants and flowering stock
upon the Increase. They have a fine
store iu which to display the goods.

Knoxvillc, Tenn. — Chas. W. Crouch is
planning tlie erection of several rose
houses, Buding the demand for the ijueen
of flowers exceeds the supply. He Is very
successful with Beauty. His carnations
are as fine as any 1 have seen in the
South, particularly Scott and Daybreak.
Single violets are iu good demand. Mr.
Crouch considers the rose, Mrs. Robert
Garrett, will not be a good counter rose,
owing to its thorny nature and softnesB
of bloom. It may prove a good outdoor
variety.

C. L. Baum speaks well ol the demand;
in fact, the whole South is just now
practically a vast field of the California
and other single violets.

Richmond, Va. — W. A. Hammond is
well pleased with his success with the
rose Mme. Testout, which does better
here than Bridesmaid, producing flue
double blooms of that exquisite tint
characteristic of the variety when condi-
tions are favorable. Kaiserin succeeds
better than the Bride, proving both a
profitable Winter and Summer rose. One
200-foot house has Kaiserin in center
bed with Testout on sides. Plants are
now beingcut back, having been dried off
since Christmas. They are started up
later and crops got from Easter until
Christmas. This method has been
adopted several seasons with entire suc-
cess. Another house is run on a similar
plan for Winter blooming. The foliage
being very sensitive to tobacco smoke
and to avoid soiling the buds, instead of
stems, dust is used. It is placed on pie
plates, each containingabouttwo quarts
of tobacco dust, the plates being about
twelve steps apart through the house.
A little kerosene is dropped into the cen-
ter of the dust and lighted, with the re-
sult of a fine smoke, and thoroughly effi-
cacious fumigation. This plan is adopted
for Beauty, which are grown both exten-
sively and successfully. In carnations,
Scott is the best pink and Alaska the
favorite In whites, both being useful for
all purposes. Single violets are exten-
sively grown ; but doubles are preferred.
Of five houses filled with M. Louise, Far-
qubar.and Campbell, no disease has been
seen, but owing to the hot Fall, stem rot,
similar to that seen in the carnation,
was developed and many plants were
destroyed.

Northern weather prevailed around the
holidays. Both supply and demand were
highly satisfactory, business being fully
25 per cent, better than In former years.
In flowering plants azaleas sold well;
there wasuot enough to go around. Mr.
Hammond has a seedling rose Beauty
X Testout, from which he expects great
things later. W. M.

Lantania Borbonica, 2 In. pots per 100, fii.so

Otaeieite Obanoks, cuttings '* 250

Aqkkatum, Itlucaud Wblte. HELioTROPa " .50

Feverfew. LtrrLE Gem ** .15

SaLVEA Sl'LENOENS " .75

GLKCIIO.MA VaR " I.UO

WM. M. KIDD, 2984 Atlantic Ave., BROOKLYN, N.Y.

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j?lZL Cyclamen Seedlings

Dreer's strain, 2 to 5 leaves. 93.00 per 110.

Geranium "MiRS," 'p^'5^„'irtpJf£

HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa.

FRANKLIN COUNTY.

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IMPERIAL VIOLET

10.000 Rooted Cuttings left out of the 20,000.
Ready for iiuniediate delivery

After these are gone shall not be able to send plants
till sometime In March. I believe the Imperial, with-
out exception, is the largest, longest etemnied, deepest
blue In color, and most fragrant double violet grown,
and for health and vigor it cannot he surpaased If it
can be equaled. It has never shown tlie sKgbtest trace
of disease of any kind. I have beard of large yields
of flowers but my plants to date, -Jan. Ut, have given
me an average of 35 flowers per. plant, and to-day the
large fat buds are as thick as straws. The price of the
imperial has averaged so far for this season $1.47 per
Lundred; can you beat this? If you cannot send a
small order and give them a trial, with every order of
a dozen or more I will send my new book on Violet
Culture tliat will tell you some things that you do not
know; it is a plain description of the results of years
of careful experiment. The booii itself is worth all
you pay for the plants, and Is. I believe, the only work
of the kind In print ; It also describes tlic model violet
house, preparatiou of beds, soil and fertilizers; this
work I have copywrlted and it cau only be obtained
from me. Price of Plants with Violet Culture :

Perdoz 91.50. Per 100 $10.00.

•* 5U0 45.00. ** 1000 90.00.

W.L. MINOR, Brockton, Mass.

VIOLET SPECIALIST. 588 BELMONT STREET.

All Intending purchasers are cordially Invited to call
at my house and see this truly magnlQccnt violet In
bloom.— It will pay you.

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Violets M Speeialty-

Am Now Ready to Supply lor Spring
Planting Any Quantity Desired of

MARIE LOUISE, FARQUHAR, LADY
CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA, PRINCESS
DE GALLE\ and tlie New Ons
LA FRAMCE

FRKEOOM, the Wui.u L;aiii^li>,u, f^r
Winter hiiu Summer blooming.
Price on Application

m GUFF NURSERY, FD. BOULON, Prop.,

SEA CLIFF, L. I., N. Y.

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One and two-year-old <]nrmant roots
FOR SALE or will EXCHANGt: for
Hardy ItoweN. Address

GHAS.FRUEH,HI6HoytSt,Saginaw,Mich.

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MARIE LOUISE, pot grown, clean and
healthy in every particular, $4.00 a 100.

CASH WITH OKDEK.

WM J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N.J.

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COLEUS

10003 inch pliiQte, in 30 varieties, not named,
full of cuttinKS, at 83.00 per 100. Will add a
few IClolidlke plants to every order.

CASH, PLEASE.

BERNO FLORAL CO.,

181 to 1S7 Hedt-es St., MANSFIELD, O

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...SPECIAL OFFER...

Cyclniiien IVrsicuni SpleiideuH<iiEanteura

from tiats. twice transplanted, in four true colors,
$3 00 per 100, $:i5.00 per KiOO, express prepaid.

C'liiiiese Primroses, seedlings from flats, $1 50
per 100; from S in pots. $4.00 per 100; from 4 In. pots,
in bud and bloom, ^.UO per 100.

1U,0UU (ierauimiis, Ohl. Grant, S. A. Nutt, La
Favorite, Cllolre de France, etc.. our selection, from
2 In. puts, :f:J.OO per 100. Express prepaid.

Cyclaiiieu, from 3 In. pots. $y. 00 per 100; from 4 In.
pota. In bud, $l2.C0 per 110. Satisfaction guaranteed.
MADER & STEMPLt CO. Ltd.. East btroudsburg, Pa.
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UCAITUV CTflPlf No bitter on the market
nLALIni OIUUA. Rjotedcuttlnus.Ireeby mail
uXiirebB prepttul. CarofetioDfi* Scoti. McUowan,
Eidorad.i. I'ortla. *l.i,u per lOl); ft.lO per lOUO. Flora
Hill and DayDreak, $1.60 pfr lUO; fiS.fiU per ICOU.
(JerauiumH, 8. A. Nutt. D.and 8. Grant. Favorite.
Bru.-iiiLii Itiinnatt. double and sliivie, pink, white
and red, $1 I (j per 100; $10.10 per lOro, express pre-
piiid. f rum 21^ in. onta. f'i HO per IjO. Ivy GeraniuruB,
larne, double. 2f^ in , $2.00 a 100. foleus, red and
yellow. $5.0iJ a per IdOO. Aliernnntherii, red and
yelhiw. $3.50 pei 1 10. ChryaanttieiiiumB. 21 var.
Cannast all the leaders. Send for list and prices.

RICHARD INSALL,

Lock Box 514, West Moorestown. N J., near Phlla.

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Big Bargains in First=Class Stock

('vrlaiiieii (■Icnnteuni, 4 in,, selected. $1500,
medium, $10.iHI per 100. Pnlmr*. Latania llorbonlca,
4 in.. 'JS eta, each; Areca Luieacens, 4 in., 35 cts. each,
(■crnuiiiniN, I). & S. Grant. La Favorite, Bruantl.
Queen of the West and others, 2 In. pot plants, $16 per
UNXI. Uoored CiiitingN of CnruaiioiiMt ^Irs.
Fischer. MetJowan, Scott. Alaska, Peach Blow, Cart-
ledge, Portia, $7.50 per KUl; Flora Hill. $15.W per lUOO.
ANpnragiiH PliiinoNUS, 3 In. pots. $8.00 per 100.
roleiiM. rooted cuttings, red and yellow, 75 cts per
100. Place orders at once or you will miss them.
GEO. HI. l^niI>IA]»e», Mewton, ?(. J.

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January 28, 1899.

The Florists' Exchange.

85

DnnTCn PIITTIIIPQ low prices for cash

nUUItU uUI linUo thansplantedinsoil

C'ariintiouH, Scutt auJ NfcGuwan, $1.00 per HX);
$7.50 per lOOU. FuchhinN. double and alDgle. named ;
liObelia, C. }". Gem; 8nlvin, Bonfire and Splen-
UeiiB; Fnris DniMies, yellow and white, glaot;
lieliotrope. in vars.; ialeclionia Vnrietrnin,
etich, Jl.OO per lOO; AKCrntiini. dwarf white and
dwarf blue. WJ cts. per U^O; Princess Paulina, splendid
novelty, blue and white In same flower, fine for bed-
ding. »2,00 per 100.

<<lninf>ii PfrsiciII.. „., „

' mail ; *:iu.0» per l
.,j ^r..^rrti<* fVd r'nniinon srnr.K Itifs.

article, ^-^.^^r, .- ' ■- ■-.■« ■"-■■ i . ■" - — .

per K'O. l>i'iit-»-iia Iiidivit^a. line plants, 4
pots, 13.00 per 100 ; 3 inch pots, |;3.00 per 100.

Dl AMTQ Cyclnineii Persiciiiii •litcnntciim,

rUMH I O |;2.50 per 100. by mail; *:iu.00 per liiW.
by express. No coniinon stock this, but the genuine
article. Strong pliuts in 3^ Incb pois. In bud. ^7 i.X)
per K'O. l>i'iit-»-iia Iiiclivi*a. fine plants, 4 inch
pots, 13.00 per 100 ; 3 inch pots, |;3.00 per 100.

E. FHYtR, K'"i:S?/k?S:! Brooklyn, M.Y.

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Brdant Rose, Mrs. Taylor and others,
Sin., $2.00 per lOU; $15.00 per lUOO

DCCnMIAC Flowering.THDRbTONiA, A.

DtUUIllMO GciTATA, Feasti, Alba,
PlCTA and other good varietiee.'.;!^ in.,$2.50
per 100 ; 8 and SH in., $3.50 per 100.

viNCA MAJOR zz:vmiim:''-

MANICATA BEGONIAS

Well Cidured. stroog plants, 3 in., $2.50 per
doz. ; 3Va in., S3 00 per doz.

IVY GERANIUMS ir/.r ' ""n^i

strnnK. ready for 3H or 4 in , J3.50 per 100.
....CASH. PLEASE....

A.J.BALDWIN,Newark,Ohio.

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FELTHODSEIi WBHTS BOOPI

READ THIS AND LET US HBAK FROM VOU.

Onr Geraniums are grown in flats and
in soil, uuriseiectiuu, $1.60 per lUU ; $1^.00 per
lUOO. Mme. Salierol, m flats, the SHoae, and
same price. Itose Geratilums. $2.0U per 100.

A lew thousand of S. A. Nutt. E. G. Hill,
Beaute Poitevine, La Favorite, in 3 in. pots, at
$-.iO.OU per 1000. Htippy Thought, and Kose
Geranium^, 3V^ m. p^ts, r3 00 per 100.

Giant Alyssuni, 'Zy^ in pote, $3 00 per
100; ruoied cviiiingf. Ifi 00 per 100.

A^eratunit blue and white, 60 cts. per 100;
$.yi)0 per It'Oo

PuctisiaSt standard sorts. $1.60 per 100;
$l:i Ui( per luoO; L'V^ in. pots, $3.00 per 100.

Keverfe^v, Little Gem, from fiats, $1.25
per liiu; $hnthp.-r K 00.

Double Petunias, $1.50 per ICO.

j^alvla, spleiHlens and Itedman $1 per 100.

Heliotrope* 6 varieties, $1.00 per 100;
$9.00 per lOOu.

Vlncast var., cuttings, $1 2■^ per 100. 4 in.
stock, tine. $8.00 per 100; $50.00 per ICOO.

Coleus, all the i»e8t VHrietie-', Verschaf-
feltii and Queen, 75cip. per 100; $6.0U per lnOO.
Coleus in variety. 60 cts. per M'O ; $5.00 per 1000.

The alinv are rooted cuttings except where
noted. ^^Ca&h musi accompany all orders.

J.E.FELTHOUSEN,Schenecfa(ly,N.Y.

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SO,

Per 100

BEGONIAS-Incarnata elgantea. *2.00

Kex. mixed. Mrs. Pollock 2.00

'• " 30 varieties, named 4.00

COLEUS— 50 varieties 1.00

"Mixed »5.00pcrlO(X) .60

" Separate colors 6.0O " .75

AGERATUM } 00

GEUANIUMS-Mlxed 1 00

■' Separate kinds 150

" Bronze 150

" Silver Leaf. Rose scented 1.50

" Mme. Salierol 1. 25

LEMON VERBENA J.60

ViNCA VAlilEGATA l.ra

IMPATIENS SULTANI— Assorted 2.00

PELARGONIUMS— Assorted, named

POTTED PLANTS.

BEGONIAS— Incamata glgantea, 2^ Inch

' Kex. mixed, 21^ Inch 4.00

" ■• 30 named varieties, 2HlDch.. 6.00

ClNEUAUlAS— Best strain 3.00

ASPARAGUS— PlumoBUS and Sprengerl 6.00

IMPATIENS SLILTANI-Assorted 3.00

GEPvANIUMS-Sllvcr Leaf 4.00

LEMON VERBENA 400

FoKGET-MP:-N<>T— Winter-flowering 3.00

VINCAS— 2 lurh.fii.OOper 100; 3 Inch, extra 4.00

Write for prices on other etock or for large quanttties,
Ternm Cash or C, O. D,

GREENE S UNDERHIU, Wittrtowii, II. Y.

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Lose No Time!

Order at once, If you want to secure any of my 4 Inch
niUCDlQIiC Only a limited number left, at the
uintnBniBo rate of fti.OO per 100 with pots, and
$5 00 withe. ut pots. Also about UW,2H Inch pota. of the
same variety, nice strong plants, just right for Easter
blooming, at the rate of $2.50 per 100.

I am a specialist In growing the ....
TDllC linnilUlllC ll)oma?a Noctlflora (Smith's
I nut nUUnVinC Hybrid), the largest and best,
purewhite nioonvlne In tlie world. I sell them cheaper
than you can buy seed for. Strong. 2}4 Inch pots, by
express, nice plants for stock, f5 00 per 100.
PVniiUCUC Large, bushy plants, 3 Inch pots,
UluLAinCnO only $8.00 per 100.

Cash with the order, please.

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

Wbolesab:' grower uf Imported and Pot Plants,
1012 Ontario St.. Rising Sun, THILA.. PA.

ROOTED CUTTINGS

<*ernniiiniN, beat double iind sinf;li- viirB., *'2 pt-r 100.
FiichNin, Viiica Vnrie^nln, l>l>l. Pet iinin,

Leiiiou Vei'benn. J^nniiiHOiin, Rose 1-ei'a-

u ill III. at $i.r>o piT iixi,
Geraniiiiii 31 nr-, al "iii cl3. per doz.
lYloou Vinei*, ni -':« i-ls. ji-t doz.

A sera t inn, I'w ;ii f. while :ind i^lue, at 7.'i cts. per 100,
fiSvi'eet Aly>>->iiiii. Ileliuirope, C'brysanthe-

■iiiiiiiM, !it ^1 W per K'O.
CariiiitionH. McGowan, Scott, Daybreak, Eldorado,

;it ^l i»< jier U'O.
Coleu»4, Vcrschaffeltil and Golden Bedder. at 75 cts.

per 100.

Slock Plnnta of ChryHnutliemiims. BoDnaffon,
While Ivory, (ilory of the Pacific, Bergmann,
Llntuln. at $2.00 per doz.

Dwnrf Atcerniuni. white and l)lue, and Sweet
Alyssuiii, from 1!-, inch pots, at $2.00 per 100.

Cash with order, please, or WILL EXCHANGE for
rooted cuttings or small plants of Bridesmaid. Perle
and American Beauty Koscs or Red Alteroanthera.

JOHN RECK, Bridgeport, Conn.

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New Chrysanthemum

POLLY ROSE

The earliest pure white Chrysanthemum
on the market. Has the strong sturdy
habit of its parent, fHory of the Paelflc,
but is pure ^vllite instead of pink.
Awarded First-ClMMK ( i-rtiticateby Chrys-
anthemum Society, October 22d, 189.S.
Ready March 1st, 1899.
S.'Sc. each : 93 iter doz.: StiO.OO per 100.
Orders filled in rotation.

200 West Side Ave., JERSEY CITY, N.J.

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Some Things You Want

RUHBKCKIA, "Golden Glow," SH In. pots, f(. 0(1

per ItX).
ACHILLEA," The Pearl," 3".^ in. pots, H.OO per 100.
COREOPSIS I-ANCEOLATA,3« in. pots. $4 00

per lOO.
HARDY PIII.OX, assorted, i% in. pots, $4.00

per 100.
STATICE ARMEUIA, from iii in. pots, *3.00

per 101).
REX BEGONIAS, from 3)(S In. pots, heautiful

p'lnnts, at f I.UO per lUO.
JAPAN IRIS, fleld-grown, »4.00 per 100.
Enough extras added to more than pay expressage.
C'iihIi, Plenwe.

EDW&RD B. JACKSON, Stamford, Conn.

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Acteon, Kl-
card. Har
rlsoo. far
ahead of
(irnnt types;
Double Poltcvlne, Bonnat. Nutt, Buchner. theo-
crIte.Dr.Roux. La France, and many other standard
and new varieties. Rooted cuttings $10.liO per 1000 ;
by mall, 11.35 per 100. Replanted on benches,
strong stock, $.13.50 per 1000.

r»ni cue Red and yellow. $6.00 per 1000; fane>
UULC.U9 superb bright colors, f5.i0 per 1000; by

mail, 70 cts. per UKJ.

REPLANTED STOCK ^l.-^.'i'.S^^Jv'a^rl:

fr, 50 per HKIO Iteuonin Vernon ami Errordii,

Sculoi-3, $1-75 per IW. Peliinia Velernn, the
llnest filDgcd ilmilile. .*2.50 per lOO. Heliotrope,
2 hrst darli.Sciirlel SnKC. 2 best early blooming,
halt dwarf, *1.2.5 per lOO.

Full list of stock ready. CASH PLEASE.

Plantfl added for disi'uiint.

DANIEL K. HERR. Lancaster, Pa.

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GERANIUMS

Cyclamen Persicum Giganteuni

Williams' fine mixed. Aupust sccdllnj,'. twice trans-
planted, per 100. $3.00 ; per 1000, $25 00. Sample. 25 cts.

FORCING RADISH, per lb.. 50 cts.

CAULIFLOWER. Eaily Dwarf Erfurt, extra,
pkt., 25 cts. ; oz., $4.00 ; sample free.

BEAULIEU, - Woodhaven, N.Y.

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PANSIES

....Jennings Strain

Fine little plants, for cold frames. $4.00 per 1000, by
exprees. SEED, finest mixed, $1.00 per pkt., $5 00
per ounce. Cafi/i wiih order.

E. B. JEIilllNSS,''°S^.4r' Southport, Conn

GBOWKR OF THE FINEST PANBIBS.

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PSIISIE8 WON BHISIHI!!

GOOD SMALL PLANTS from cold frames or
greenhouse only, at $4.0o per 1000. All others not ac-
ceselble at present. Seed an usual. Cash with order.

C. SOLTAU & CO.,

199 Grant Avenue. > JERSEY CITY. N. J.

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Verbenas, Lantanas, Heliotropes,
Geraniums and Chrysanthemums

In variety, 2"^ In«^h pots. $2.00 per 100.

Lemon-Vbrbkka, Heliantbub multifi-orus, Etc
2^ In. pots, $2.00 per IOC.

Caladium Escclentum. 6 to 8 IncheH, $150 per 100
$5.00 for 500.

Canna Roots, good varletlea, $2.00 per 100.

Otaheite Orange, good bushy plants, 4 Inch pots,
$20.00 per ICO.

B. VINCENT JR. X SON, White Marsh, Md.

per

1000

$20.

per

1000

Fine stocky plants from 2}^ inch pots, ready

for 3K or 4 loch.

Twenty (20) of the best summer BeddiDg

Varieties.

DAVID G. YATES & CO.,

Mount Airy Nurseries,
7356 Germanlown Ave.. PHILADELPHIA. PA.

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FOR '99

ECLIPSE 98— Yellow sport Wm. H. Cbadwick, 60c. each, $3.60 per doz.
PRIDE -Large eari,v white. Try thiBl 25 cents each, $3.00 per dozen.
GOLDEN GATE ROSE— Finest stock in the country.

GROVE P. RAWSON, Elmira, New York

100,000 VERBENAS.

THE CHOICEST VARIETIES
' ■ «^ «^ \^ W ^ ■«. ^ >B ■ ia *-« ^r ■ IN CULTIVATION.

Fin* pot plants, $2.60 per 100 : $20.00 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings. 76 cts. per 100 ; $6.00 per 1000 ;

$60.00 per 10,000.

■»NO RVJST OR TUtlLDBili*-

Packed light and satisfaction guaranteed. Send for circular.

We are the largest growers of Verbenas in the country. Onr plants cannot be surpassed

MptS','™ J. L. DII.I.ON, Bloomsburg. Pa.

VERBENAS.

Clean, healthy stock, 12 excellent
sorts, strong- plants, 2 inch pots,
^3 per 100; $25 per looo.

Rooted Cuttings.

^i per 100; $6 per xooo.

MICHEL PLANT and BULB CO.

Magnolia and Tower Grove tves., St. Louis, Mo.

the Florists' Exchange when writing.

DREER'S

SUPER

i Double Fringed Petunias

FOR tliirty-five years
we have made a
Specialty of the
PETUNIA. This year
we again offer a set of
fifteen varieties, unsur-
passed either in this
country or abroad. The
plants are well estab-
lished in three-inch pots,
full of vigor and will
furnish quantities of cut-
tings in a short time.

These plants must not
be compared in price with
rooted cuttings or plants
just potted off. The set is
composed of the finest colors, especially suited for the retail trade. $1 .00 per doz. ;
$8.00 per 100. The set of 1,5 varieties tor $1.25. DOUBLE FRINGED PETUNIA
SEED, our own saving, 75 cents per 500 seeds; $1.50 per 1000 seeds.

HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchanse when writing.

ROOTED CUTTINGS!

GERANllTMS. Mme. Salierol and Cloth of Gold.

$i.L'.i per lOi». prepiild, ^ ^

l>Ot}nt.K PETUNIA!*, Dreer'a Strain, $1.00

per 100, prepaid.

COLEI'S, good assortment. 70c. per lOO. prepaid.
(JERAMUfllS. apeorted, 2!^ Inch. *2.00 per 100.
PETl'NIAS. assorted. 2h4 Ineh. »'.».50 per li*.
Cash with order. Name express otflce.

G. W. WEATHERBY, Chillicotlie, Missouri.

86

Thb F=i-Orists* Exchange.

and

limited
SOc. is

New York.

The Market.

The demand for some lines of
flowers has been fairly good during the
weelc. Especially is thisnoticeableaniong
the better grades of roses. Special long-
stemmed American Beauty are more in
evidence and meet with ready sale. In
some instances 7oc. each has been real-
ized; ?6 a dozen, however, is the prevail-
ing figure. Bride and Bridesmaid, of
high grade, are in good demand. The
supply has increased somewhat over last
week's, and good, high-class blooms can
be bought at $12 per hundred, some spe-
cials reaching :|fl5.

Owing to large shipments, and unfa-
vorable weather in the beginning of the
week, carnations suffered a sllght.depres-
sion. On Thursday, however, stock was
pretty well cleared up. Prices are about
as quoted in our last report— $1 to $2 for
standards, $L> to f.'i for fancies, some spe-
cial varieties bringing .fS per hundred.

The violet market is suffering greatly
from over-productiou. At this writing,
Thursday night, there is no fewer than
150,000 of these flowers in the hands of
thecommiaalon men. The rainy day of
Tuesday followed by the cold and wind
of the following day created a great
accumulation and the dealers have been
glad to sell at almost any price. We saw
one lot of 5,000 sold at »11 for the lot.

The call for orchids shows a failing off
during the last few days. Catlleyas are
becoming more plentiful, and the price
has dropped to 30c. each.

Lily of the valley, of ordinary quality,
is meeting with a poor demand: from
SOc.to $-2 a hundred is asked and very lit-
tle is sold. .Some special long-stemmed
flowers, however, are coming
meet with ready sale at $3 to $i

Sweet peas are arriving in
quantities. Three bunches for
realized on them.

Tulips are becoming plentiful, with
fair demand. Spring decorations are
being put on by some retailers, which
helps the sale of tulips. Good, long-
stemmed flowers fetch $i a hundred.
Narcissus Paper White is not in much de-
mand; neither are Roman hyacinths.
Some Von Sions have appeared, but in
small quantities. Andiantum fronds and
asparagus are short; sufficient to go
around can hardly be obtained.

Out of town orders are not so numer-
ous nor so large as in former years. This
branch of the business becomes gradu-
ally less year by year.

Violets in pots are being handled now
and meet with fair sales; they letch f G a
dozen.

The Retail Trade.

Among the retailers business is
good, and the indications are that when
tlie present hoom in the stock market is
over, and the speculator has a little time
to figure up his profits, the retail florist
will reap some benetit therefrom.

Some of the Broadway stores have
been trying to get hold of the Mrs. Law-
son carnation, but so far have been un-
able to do so. Wu understand, after this
week, shipments can be made to New
York at $25 per hundred.

One store during the last week fur-
nished for one affair 1,800 American
Beauty.

.). W. Scallen,1244 Broadway, recently
supplied a basket that was probably
one of the prettiest things made up this
season. Orchids were the only flowers
used, of which there were ten different
kinds, all selected blooms. Mrs. n. W.
Ashley, of the Waldorf-.\storia Hotel
was the recipient.

Jottings.

H. A. iiunyard.in his new quarters
at 42 West 28th stieet, has commodious
store room, where he handles plants,
bulbs and general florists' supplies.
Azaleas have sold well hereand the plant
trade has been generally satisfactory.

The market men will continue tlie sale
of plants in Clinton Street .Market, the
coming Spring. Secretary Rose will call
a meeting probably for some day next
week.

The Madison rose growers recently
lost two of their fraternity — Mr. Conroy
has gone out of business and left the
town; and Mr. Qulnlan has disposed of
his establishment entirei.v.

Frank H. Henry and .Julius Roehrs, of
Carlton Hill, leave for Bermuda Satur-
day. ■

H. G. Faust, of Philadelphia, was in
town this week. W. W. Harper, of An-
dorra Nurseries, was also a visitor.

Ernst Asmus and Paul Dailledouze
arrived home from the West Monday
evening.

B. Suzuki returned Wednesday from
Japan.

H. W. Baylis, of the Cut Flower Com-
pany, is suffering from an attack of neu-
ralgia of the stomach.

Eugene Dailledouze is just recoveriug
from a siege of lumbago.

Boston.

Trade Notes.

Business has been very fair the past
week. The weather has been exceedingly
mild for January and has created a little
larger supply of flowers, though hardly
enough to make any impression on the
market, which is in good condition.
Really flne roses are rather in limited
supply, although there is plenty of second
and poorer grades. Beauty especially is
short, with a demand suHicient to clean
up the stock on hand; possibly more
could be used to good advantage. Ex-
tras still bring $5 and $6 a dozen, with
good grades of shorter stemmed roses
going at .f 3 and $4, and from $1 up.
The plants of many of the best growers
are off crop with Bride and Bridesmaid,
aud extras of these are short; the limited
supply received selling at about $15 to
$1(3 a" hundred. The grades that bring
$8, $10 and $12 a hundred are much
more plentiful. Meteor go very well at
$10 to $12.

Among carnations Scott are still in
over-stock, aud consequently suffer in
price, realizing $1 to $1.50 a hundred,
while the same grade of white. Daybreak
and red make $1.50 to $2 and sell well.
Extra stock of the latter bring $2.50 a
hundred, being limited in quantity.
Fancies realize $3.

Bulbous stock is becoming more plenti-
ful, aud the prices have fallen. Tuhps
averageabout $3 a hundred, while daffo-
dils sell at $4, the single jonquils, which
are still very scarce, bringing $6. Hya-
cinths and Paper Whites are abundant
and make $2 per hundred. Lilies are in
fair supply aud do well, aveiagiug $10
to $12. Valley is steady, at usual prices—
from $2 to $4 for ordinary size, a limited
supply of extra loug sprays making $6 a
hundred.

A few very Hue orchids are to be had
when desired, which is seldom.

Violets increase in quantity daily, and
the quality is, as a general rule, very
good. Fine grades make but 75c. a hun-
dred, many others going at 50c. to 60c.
Mignonette is quite plentiful and sells at
ordinary prices. Stevla is also abun-
dant.

The retailers flnd business very good
this weeii. The greatest demand has
been for violets and fine roses.

Jottings.

The death is reported, at Cuba, of
William J. Gaivin, the youngest son of
John Gaivin, a prominent member of
Boston's "Old Guard." Mr. Gaivin had
only been in Cuba a short time, having
started there two months ago in com-
pany with his brother, in the interest of
a palm plant company. It is a noticea-
ble fact, that this Is the Hrst bereavement
which has fallen to this family in over
halt a century. Many expressions of
sympathy have been extended to the be-
reaved father.

On Monday, January 16, a third son
was born to Wm. H. Elliott, Brighton.

An exhibition of carnation novelties is
to be held on Saturday, February 25,
1809, at the Flower Market. This year
it will be held under the auspices of the
Boston I'ooperative Flower Growers'
Association, and is in charge of an able
committee.

A visit to the now well-known estab-
lishment of I'eter Fisher, at Ellis, Mass.,
tli.e originator and grower of the Mrs.
Thos. W. Lawson carnation, found Mr.
Fisher busy among the subjects of so
much discussion in the daily papers of
late. The houses are now in flne condi-
tion. Mr. Fisher, at the present time,
averages from 800 to 1.200 or even
1 .50(t blooms a week, each measuring
314 to 31/0 inches in diameter, but l)y the
last of February or first of March he ex-
pects to cut close on to a thousand a
day and thinks the flowers will then
measure 31/2 to 4 inches in diameter. The
habit and growth of this plant are too
well known to need description here.

Mr. Fisher has the congratulations of
his associates in the well earned success
he has nttnined, and the very fine sale of
the stock of tills variety cousuminated
on Monday, .January 23,

F. J. N.

Chicago.

state of Trade.

Business all the past week has been
good. Roses have decidedly advanced
in price, the best teas again bringing $10
which is very good for this market.
White flowers were quite scarce at times,
especially after the early morning hours.
.\s a rule, crops have been off. Sliipping
continues good, which helps those who
grow high grade stock. Carnations are
in tolerable plenty, although whites,
owing to the big demand for funeral
work, are sure sellers, usually at prices
above the colored flowers, more particu-
larly in cheaper grades, suitable for home
supplies in outlying districts. Scott
may not no above $1 to $1.25; whites,
of same grade, will bring $1.50. Fancies
realize from $4 to $5. Mr. Rudd seems
to think that.takingtheseason through,
fancies will show a lower average this
year than last. One thing is certain
there is a vastly increased number of fan-
cies brought into this market.

Freesias are now coming in, selliug at
$2 to $3. Some flne La Reine tulips
bring $4 to $6. White lilacs go at $1.50
a dozen. .

Club Meeting.

The regular meeting, January 20,
was well attended and brought out quite
an exhibit of flowers. J. Ressler, Fern-
wood, exhibited a fine vase and plaut of
a new seedling carnation to be called
" Pink Beauty ; " color in the way of Tri-
umph. It scored 85 points and was
awarded a certiflcate. The same exhib-
itor had also a vase of La France violet.
'I'his is a large single blue with broad
petals, almost like a pansy. The com-
mittee requested to see the plant before
deciding on its merits. Fred. Hills, May-
wood, exhibited a vase each of mignon-
ette aud .\rgyle carnation, both of which
received honorable mention. John Wie-
land, Evanston, showed the new red car-
nation, Evanston. C. W. Johnson and
Anton Then formed the committee.

There being no special subject tor dis-
cussion, the Question Box was opened on
the carnation. T. C. Joy, of Nashville,
Teun., being present, and who had been
visiting several places, including Rich-
mond and Lafayette, Ind., was asked
what he had seen in his travels. He said
he was highly pleased with the appear-
ance of E. G. Hill & Co.'s America; the
house was a sheet of flowers. Dorner's
Queen seemed very prolific, and fine. G.
H. Crane he also thought highly of; it
is likely to be a eomiug flower.

Wro. Wallace was asked the present con-
dition of his seedlings now in the hands
of Frank Calvert & Son, Lake F^orest.
He stated they had hardly had a fair
chance, but there was a clear yellow
that was very promising. His idea was,
that in raising seedlings, a flne single
should be selected as the seed bearer to
be crossed with the best doubles: then,
being nearest to nature,you get stamina
in the plant. In his batch of seedlings,
so treated, nearly the whole of them
came double, many being of the most un-
usual colors.

Jacob Jones, Fernwood, and Fred.
Jones, Downer's Grove, were elected
members.

Among visitors this week were: L.J.
Stuppy, St. Joseph, Mo.; Wm. Love-
grove," Peoria ; Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin; W.
('. Hill, Streator, F. Ostertag, St. Louis,
Mo.; E. J. .\smus. West Hoboken; Paul
Dailledouze, Flatbush, and T. C. Joy,
."^ashviiie, Tenn. Ess.

Philadelphia.

Trade News.

All stores appear to be doing a
good business; transient trade has been
very brisk and orders for parties, etc.,
liave been quite numerous and of good
size. The condition of the wholesale cut
flower market has been much more sat-
isfactory, and while choice roses are yet
in demand, the supply is much better
than last week. Beauty has been in brisk
demand andchoiceflowers are yetscarce.
Prices range from $1 50 for short stems
up to $8 for choice stock. A few extra
selected are sold at slightly better rates.
,\h regards Bride and Bridesmaid prices
are the same as last quoted, the supply
being somewhat better than then. Some
very good Kniseriu are comirg in, but
usually these do not bring as much us
Bride on account of liabilit.v of bruising,
and consequent unfitness for shipping.
Bulbousstockis selling very well; tulips,
at $3 and $4, pink being in demand and
scarce. VonSion narcissus arenow being
cut and are selling at from $4 to $6 per
hundred; Romans at from .$3 to $4.
•John Welsh Young is cutting some good
tulips and Von Sion narcissus for which

he is getting $4 and $6 respectfully.
Sweet peas are selling fairly well at $2
per hundred.

Violets may be termed a complete glut;
one meets daily from three to six fakirs
per block in the heart of the city with
these flowers. It is useless to quote
prices, any reasonable offer is accepted.

Carnations are doing fairly well, the
general average stock selling at $1.50,
some extras at higher figures; while the
street men have to pay $1 lor kept over
flowers.

Preparations are now going on for the
Carnation Convention. From present
indications it will be a large one, as so
many of the trade from a distance have
been heard from as coming on.

Davip Rust.

Cincinnati.

Change of Name.

Owing to the tact that Messrs.
Conard & Jones were the first to obtain
the consent of Miss Clara Barton to
name a rose for her, aud that they had
registered such a name with the secre-
tary of the S. A. F. O. H. several months
prior to the advent of the grand new
pink sport from Mermet [it is registered
as a sport from Bridesmaid. Which
statement is the correct one? Ed.], orig-
inating with the Hoffmeister Floral Co.,
the latter have withdrawn the name and
substituted lor it the cognomen Maid of
Honor. No maid of honor need be
ashamed to carry this beautiful rose.
Some of the best rose growers in the
United States have been to see it at
home. At flrst glance they were inclined
to think it no better than Bridesmaid,
but on comparing the blooms it was in-
variably admitted that this rose is
darker in color, that it opeus more hand-
somely; and the fact that during thesea-
sou six to eight more flowers can be cut
from a plant than from Bridesmaid,
makes it a very desirable acquisition. 1
can truthfully say that, to my idea, it is
the best rose that has been offered the
public since Biidesmaid made iier debut.
Orchids at the City Park greenhouses
are now in fine bloom. Some of those
grown are certainly beautiful, among
them being Brassia verrucosa, cattleyas,
Cvpripedium insigne, C. venustum, deu-
drobiums, heiias, oncidiums and Trlcho-
pilia tortifis; also Cymbidium gigan-
teum.

The taste of the flower buying public
changes as is shown by the purchases of
the carnation. Dark pink and red colors
are ranch more sought after than the
lighter shades, and command much bet-
ter prices.

Business is still holding its own, with,
I think, good prospects of a steady in-
crease. Stock now, in roses and carna-
tions, is not sufiicient to nil all orders
and we have never had at any time
enough strictly first-class flowers. These
are what the trade wants and is willing
to pay for. Second ami third grade sells,
but only because first grade cannot be
had.

We were favored on last Tuesday with
a visit from Ernst Asmus, Paul Daille-
douze aud E. G. Hill. I'hey were looking
alterthenovelties produced in the Queen
city, among them Maid of Honor rose
and a lew seed ling carnations grown by
R. Wittcrstaetter, two of the said seed-
lings being of especial merit— a scarlet
which is the finest I have ever seeu. Only
four plants of this now exist; a white
measuring 3 to 3Vo inches in diameter iB
auother acquisition.

Current Kvents.

Tlie wife of Robert A. Betz pre-
sented him with a bouncing boy January
22. Ben. George's hat won't fit him
either— it's a nice little daughter. But
that wliich will surprise the craft most,
is the^unnouncementtliat John A. Evans,
of Challenge-Roller bearing fame, took
unto iiiniself. a wife. Thursiliiy, January
26. Congi'atulations and best wishes of
all the craft, John, are yours.

E. G. GiLLETT.

Detroit,

Jottings.

G. A. Rackham and proiiably, P.
Breitmeyer will attend the meeting of the
Carnation Society in Philadelphia.

At the last meeting of the Club, Mr.
Rackham read a paper on Carnations,
which created an animated discussion.
The president appointed Mr. Taylor, of
Mt. Clemens, to read a treatise on Vio-
let Culture, in which he is an adept, at
the meeting on February 15.

Rao. " '

January 2.1, 1899.

The F^lorists'

■XCHHNGB.

87

ThePopularCAROLINA POPLAR.

diiNt (lie tree for city pliitilliiK- Thi-IveH wli<'re olliern fiiil Ki-xUIh
stnoke iitxl gnn iin the na In in under (IneH (ire. 7>>.4*<M> of them, liciutiful I ri'is

6toH, tito 111, 111 to \2 iinrl 12 to 15 feet., liiiniense wlot-kof all oilier Slunle Tree-^, Slir-iihs .unl
Roses. MundretlM nl'lhoiiMiiutlH nC Fi'iilt 'l'i'ee»t, Ninall Friiilo. Carii|>e \'iiie«i,
PliintM, MeetlM. ValuMlile <\iIji1(»ijiik free, ('orrospomience solii-iteii. Write us jimr
wants if jlhi would procure the best at bottom prices,

45th YEAR. 44 GREENHOUSES. (,000 ACRES.
THESTORRS& HARRISON CO., Box 529, painesville, OHIO.

J'";T''hnnere when wrltlne

Echoes from the Alleys.

St. Louis. — Eight meml^ers rolled
Monday night and enjoj-ed four games,
C. A. Kuehn was high man for the night
with an average ot IC-l.— S.

Chicago.— On Friday night ithadbeen
noised abroad that Ernst Asmus and
Paul Dailledouze, with (). P. Baesett,
were to be present and many of the
greater lights of this city came along,
including J. C. Vaughan, G. L. Grant,
Michael I?arker,J. S. Wilson, C. J.Strom-
bach, P. .J. Hauswirth, the trio Vauglian,
McKellar and Winterson, Anton Then,
W. N. Rudd, etc. The greatest fun, how-
ever, seemed to have centered in the
games played by E. Asmus (who scored
89 and 8;!) and'O. P. Baesett (who had
to his credit), 72 and 89.

New York. — The coming match with
the Flatbush boys promises to be one
of the greatest games of the season.
Much interest is being taken in the alleys
just now and some tall scores may be
looked for. The following are some of
the figures rolled up last Monday even-
ing.

pTo'Mara 218

L. Hafner 16.'',

J. H. Troy 159

E. Leuly 147

T. .J. LanK 151

A. S. Burns 144

C. Schenck 110

H. A. Bunvard .^ 151

F. Traendlv 137

J, I. Donlah 122

Flatbush, N. Y. — Much enthusiasm is
felt here in the coming match with the
New York Florists' Bowling Club. H.

G. Faust, of Philadelphia, Pa., and B.
Suzuki of New York, were visitors at
the alleys Thursday evening. Following
were the scores made.

1 2

L. Schmutz lU) 111

P. Riley 1«4 127

J. H. TroT 117 las

Papa Zeller 96 100

G. Bennett 117 131

H. Dailledouze 18.S

B. Suzuki S3

604 823

1 2

D. Mellla 119 15.".

A.Zeller 161 13.S

C. Weaker 110 15o

C. Woerner 87 87

W. Prosser 142 163

H. G. Kaiist 113

S. S. Butterfield • 90

619 89(5

St. Paul, Minn. — The Twin f'ity
bowlers made the following scores at
their second annual meeting, .lanuary
17:

Nagel, E 14B 141 147 113 14i;

Molennulst. G 1S2 131 99 101 177

Hartman, J 132 105 111 148 80

Carlson 128 89 82 123 122

Wessling, R. .S 95 98 110 117 101

Monson.G 84 97 118 62 99

Will, G 109 79 88 92 88

Rwanson, A. S 55 85 97 89 73

Rose 87 102 55 66 84

Swahn, E 104

Cleveland.— Following is the score
made on Monday evening, 23d Inst.

1 2 3

Jas. Eadle 133 181 132

Gordon Gray 112 81 95

Jas. Wilson 103 109 141

Ohas. Graham 145 147 138

G.Bate 107 128 106

A.Hart 124 159

S.N.Pentecost 107 133 200

A.Graham 168 187 145

H.Hart 112 65 107

A. M. Coe 110 99 129

E. H. Cushman 164 133 154

G. A.Tllton 91 94

Philadelphia.— The Florists' Club
were defeated in a League coutest on
Monday night by the Thursday Club,
by the small margin of 22 pins. The
low scores are accounted for by the
fact of the pins on the alleys being new.

Begonia Vernon Seed

Liberal trude pkt., 25 ctg. ; i',^ oz., 5U eta. :
J4 oz., $1.-5; 1 oz., $5.00.

Saved from apecimen plants in our own trial
grounds the past season.

D. WM. BRAINARD, Florist,
Greenhouses, Pease St., THOMPSONVILLE, CONN

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

many splits resulting in the first two
games. Scores follow:

FLORISTS.

Brown •. 151 147 132 428

Connor 142 150 136 428

Lonsinetti 120 133 132 385

Smith 136 163 90 389

Bell 127 162 117 406

Habermehl 118 102 106 326

2362
THURSDAY.

Haneer 146 134 133 412

Fairlcv 167 111 3 24 402

AlbriKht 104 108 118 830

Wiber 103 130 i:!8 371

Kemmerllne 118 147 186 401

Ehbt 162 134 172 468

2384

Newport, R. I.

The first In the Winter series of lectures
before the Newport, P. 1., Horticultural
Soeieiy was given on Wednesday even-
ing, the 11th inst., by .John K. M. L.
Farquhar, of Boston. The subject being
the "Gardens, Fields and Woods of
Japan," it proved most interesting to
the large audience In attendance. It
was most gratifying to the members to
see BO many ladies present among the
visitors.

A Are which broke out In the seed store
of James Gohm, on Tuesday morning,
almost totally destroyed his stock of
seeds and garden supplies. The cause Is
said to be a defective oil stove in an ad-
joining building. Mr. Gohm Is insured
tor $1,500. Mac.

NOTICE TO GROWERS

If you grow Cut Flowers of any variety we
are in a position to give you the highest mar-
ket price for them. Returns made every week.

FRANK S. HICKS, Wholesale Florist.

110 LiTlngston St., Brooklyn, N. T.

SITUITIOKS WtNTED.

Rate, 10 ceots per line (8 words), each in-
sertloti. Caeb with order. Tbla rate applies only
tn sltuHtton wanted advertisements and when set
solid. without display. When letters are addressed in
our careadd lOcts. to cover expense of forwardmK.

CITUATION wanted, by h thorouirhls reliable and
'^ experienced BoriBt, married, age 37. Addreea
A. care FlorlBta' ExchanKe.

Al KOriE KTower wants pusition. slnKie, strictly
auber, wlU work fur f 2).(jO a month sod board.
Address, O.SchuUz. 14 7th Ave..New BrlKhton.N. Y.

GARDKNER and florist, German, 45. married, no
children, boneat and Industrious, wants steady
DOBltlon on a private place. H. S., care Florists'
Excban^e.

SITUATION wanted, by a man. 35, reference aa
to rose Krowlng. American Beauty a specialty ;
successful propaeat'T. Address. Hose Grower,
care of Florista' Excbanne.

SITUATION wanted, as second man or assistant
on Brst-class private place, by competent green-
bouse roan, outside experience. Excellent ref-
erence. M., cure Florists' Excliantire.

TXTANTED, situation as nursery foreman or man-
* * atter; life experience with some of the larfiest
firms in tbe U. S.. good plantHman and botanist'
best references. Foreman, care Florists' ExchanKe.

CITUATION wanted, as working foreman, by an
*^ experienced florist, capable of manaKlng a
place where a Keneral florist business Is carried
on ; married, aue 37. Address Ambitious, care
Florists' Exchanee.

lI«ntloii the FloriBta' Excbajige when writing.

SITUITION WINTED.

CITUATION wanted, by youuK man, 22 years' old.
'^ 4 years' experience at general greenhouse
work; roses, carnations, violets, etc. Best of
reference if desired. Address Florist. 34(5 Belleville
Avenue, Newark. N. J.

CITUATION wante"! by yoantr man, ago 30, mar-
*^ ned ; underitands Rreenhouee work, well cap-
able of taking charge, rose growing preferred;
flnt-clasB reference. Address M. Walsh, 100 Jack-
son Ave., Providence. R. I.

CITUATION wanted as grape grower, well up in
^ Oolmar. Cannon Hall and Muscat of Alex-
andria, or where ferns, roses, 'mums, palms, cu-
cumbers. Ti'niatoes or strawberries are specialties.
H. W , care Florists' Exchange.

W^

"■ANTED. Situation as working foreman, com-
mercial place, for middle-aged man with long
experience In crowing roses, 'mums, carnations,
violets and bulbs and all high grade pot plants
usually found InQrst-class places. Address F.M.B.,
Florists' Exchange.

HELP WIHTED

lYANTED.

Young man, 18 or 20 years of age, for general
greenhouse work ; state references. Address

GARREAU BROS.,
Boulevard and Graham St., Jersey City, N. J.

IVAINTED,

Two young industrious men for general
greenhouse work ; state ref-erences and lowest
wages expected, with board. Address

W. G. EI>ELE. Box 100. West End, N. J.

Gardener and nurseryman, a single man for
tree planting and pruning, age about 30;
wages 845.00 per month.

GEO. STEWART, Tuxedo, \. Y.

WANTEJCK

A thoroughly experienced man for store, who tinder-
stands fllling ferneries, tlrconitliig and maklng-up ;
must be reliable and have guoii references, and nut
afraid of work; state wagee expected. Address

M. 1, tare Florists' Excljiin^'e.

W^ ANTED.

Philadelphia seed house has a good opening
for an all-around gopd live salesman for
market gardener and store trade ; permanent
position, good chance for advancement. Cor-
respondence eonfldential ; state salary.

Address Salesman, care Florists^ Exchange.

^WANTED.

A reliable experienced salesman for indoor
and outdoor trade, one familiar with Phila-
delphia trade preferred. State references and
salary expected, strictly confidential. Address

H. G. FAUSST & CO..
6(i N. Front Street. Philadelphia, Fn.

^V ANTED.

Two men thoroughly acquainted with mak-
ing soft wood cuttings ot shrubs and rosea,
rapid at potting and familiar with greenhouse
work; also competent foreman for our lower
nursery. and a boy to put in cuttings in bench.
All must be strictly temperate.

THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO.

Elizabetli, N. J.

MISGElllNEOUS WINTS.

^V ANTED.

To Rent or Buy, a suitable florists' place
of about 12,000 feet of glass, hot water heated,
with one or two acres of ground and dwelling
bouse ; accessible to the 34th Street, New York
Market.

I... r,., P. O. Box 64, Whitestone, N i'.

WANTED.

VIOLET PLANTS in bloom, to buy or on
commission. Will furnish paper pots. Setid
price per 100.

VIOLA, care Florlats' Exchange.

IVANTED.

PLANTS of Ro.se

MA CAPUCINE.

Address M. C, care Florists' Exchange.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

BIISIHESS OPPORTUNITIES.

L. TJSSING'S ••••■KS.iT'"

I 17 W. 30th St., Telephone 1816 38tb.

WITH E. O. BRADSHAW.
SELL, RENT OR EXCHANGE AT ALL TIMES.

FOR SALE.

30 acre farm and 10 greenhouses, one 18 acres;

if not sold l)y Feb. 15, will be for rent. Address

ISAAC LAKKIN, Kennett Square, Pa.

' FOR SAI.E.

Flnrist Btorr, estalilletn-d IS^T, good rash inuU- ;
second lease I'n building; lioolis open for innpectlon;
caust'; sickness, going to live In Vermont.
Address F. Itroivn. ■i2(* Uroadway, Brooklj-n, N. Y.

A GREAT BARGAIN.

For sale at a sacritlce, 6 greenhouses of about
12,000 square feet of glass, newly built, well
stocked and doing a business of $5,000 to $8,000
per year; in one of the most thriving towns in
the country; if sold soon will sell at tlgures
that will surprise you. Write at once.
Address,
BARGAIN 3, care of Florists' Exchange.

FOR SALE AT A SACRIFICE

On account of death of proprietor, 1J4 acres
of land, 25,000 teet of glHSS, in good repair,
fully stocked with the best varieties of roses,
carnations, and violets. One mile from city
of 80,000. where there isquick sale for all stock
grown. Trolleys pass the door. For partic-
ulars address s. E, H.,

113 Soutli 5th Street, - Reading, Pa.

FOR SAI.E.

A well-eetablished florist business in a thriv-
ing up to date town, about forty-flve miles
from Albany; twelve miles from Sharon
Springs {the famous watering place), and
centrally located for wholesale or retail busi-
ness; about SOOOfeetof glass in good condition
and well stocked. For particulars address

Lock Hox 703, Cobleskill, N. Y,

FOR SALE OR TO RENT

Greenhouse property in the Greater New
York, seven (7) acres of land; sixty thousand
(60,C00) square feet of ghiss, planted with rosea
and carnations; also stable, wagon house,
horse and wagons, and dwelling houses. Will
rent part of the greenhouses if desired. Terms
very low, just enough to cover interest and
taxes. Apply

JOH]N R. FRASHR,

153 E. yist St., New Yorlt.

PUBI.IC SAI.E

of Real Estate. Greenhouses and well estab-
lished Florist Business.

Thursday, Feb. Otb, 1898,

1 will sell out my entire greenhouse plant,
including dwelling. Sale to commence at

2 o'clock P.M.

W. R. SHELIVIIRE,

Avondale, Chester Co., Fa,

FOR SAI.E.

AT A BIG BARGAIN. My entire stock
of Palms, Ferns and Decorative Plants, with
a well established wholesale business.

Stock consists in part of 26,000 Latanlas,
in 3, 4 and 6 inch pots, lO.OOO Arecas, in 3, 4,
6 and 6 inch pots, 4000 Kentlas, in 4, 6, and 6
inch pots, 10,000 to 13,000 of other varie-
ties of Palms, 8000 to 10,000 Ferns and
Selaglnellas.

Six houses, 136 feet long, heated by steam,
gond boiler, sheds and plenty of water.

Will sell stock and houses and lease portion
of ground, or will sell farm of 60 acres, 36 acres
well planted in fruit. Good dwelling of 11
rooms. Reasons for selling— age. poor health,
and a desire to rest. For further information
and special low prices on large orders, address

TV. J. HESSBR,

Plattstnoutli, Neb.

FOR SALE.

A 30 year establishment of 6 new green-
houses, containing 7010 feet of glass, heated by
hot water (3 boilers), growing roses, carna-
tiunsand an assortment, all in excellent con-
dition; a good dwelling house with 12 rooms
and a furnace; a wind-mill, city water, have
the use of both the electric light and gas;
inside of corporation, 3 blocks from the Court
House and liuslness houses. No competition
for 61 miles around ; U acres of as good land
as there is anywhere, all in small fruit ; a barn.
40x20, and all necessary buildings, all In the
best shape; can ifive posiieesion any time.
Cost $15,000, pay $3,(00 down, the rest can stay
longer if wanted. For further information
write to

P(. P. COI^BHRG,

Princeton, 111.

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88

Thb F^LORISTS' Exchhngb.

January 28, 1899

A
SPECIALTY

THE BOSTON FERN

$5.00 per 100 ; $<0.00 per 1000 to $1 00 each.
L. H. FOSTER, 45 King St., Dorchester, Mass.

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pALMS

AND

FERNS

Safe Arrival Guaranteed by Express.

ELLIS & POLLWORTH,

niLWAUKEE, WIS.

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Maranta Massangeana

It la the hottest fielling plant for retail we know of,
fine for ferneries, also makes fine 3 or 4 Inch pot plants,
2 in. pots, $1.00 per doz., $6.00 per lOU. 3 In. pots. $1.50
per doz., |8 0() per 100. Pteris Tretiiula. extra
heavy 8!^ Inch pots, $5.00 per liX). FandanuH IJtilis.
5 In. pots, 15 to 18 Ins. high, strong and healthy, $3 50
per doz., $26.00 per 100. Fei-ne, In 2 Inch pota for
feoerles, 6 varieties. $3 00 per lUO. Uooted Carun-
tion CutllngH, Evelina, $4.0U per lOo, Mrs. Bradt,
*(.UU per 100. (ienesee. white, $4 00 per 11)0. Bonton, red,
$5.00 per 100. Golden Nugget, $5.00 per 100, Wldto Cloud.
$5,01) per 100, Argyle. $5.00 per 100, Daybreak, P'lora
Hill. Victor, Jubilee, $2.00 per 100. $15.00 per UW. Wni.
Scott, McGowan, Portia. $1.50 per 100, $10.0(J per lUOO.
AiiparaffUM FluiiiOHUH N a duh, strong, 3 Id. pota,
$T.00 per 100. Spreuceri, strong, a;^ In. pots, $7.00
per 100. Antbcricuin Varieeatuuit strong, 2^
In. pot«, $2.50 per 100.

t»- TERMS, CASH OR C. O. D.

C. MERKEL & SON, - Mentor, Ohio.

Mention the Flortetfl' Exchange when writing.

LATANIA BORBONICA

2 Incb pota »0.60 per doz ; M.OO per 100.

4 •• 2.50 " 20.(K) "

5 " extra Unc 4.75 " 35.00

6 " 9.00 " 70.00

8 " from $150 to f 2.26 per plant; 116.00 to 124.00

per doz.
Fine specimen plants, from $3 00 to $5.00 a piece.

ARECA LUTESCENS.

4 Inch pota $25.00 per 100.

5 " 4 plants In pot, $50.00 per 100 ; 60 cts. a piece

6 " 3 " " 1.00 a piece.

7 '* 3 " " from $1.25 to $1.75 a piece.

8 " 3 " " •* 1.50 upwards.

Fine large plants from $5.00 up.
Kentia Belinoreaua and Foritteriana—

4 Inch pots $35.1 0 per 100.

5 *' $50.00 to 75,0n

6 " 1.00 to 1.25 apiece.

Large plants from $3.00 to $10,IX) a piece.

Phoenix, recllnaia. canarlenels and ruplcola, all sizes

from 2 to 10 Inrh puts, at lowest prices.
Cocoa Weddeliaua, 2 Inch pots, Qne, $15.00 per 100.

and larger plants from 20 cts. up.
FicuH KlaHticn, fine well-grown plants, 5 inch pots

and larger, from 35 cts. up.
FandanuH Utilin, 4 inch pots, $25.00, and 5 Incb

pots, $40.00 per 100, fine plants.
Azalea Indica, 10-12 heads, $4.50 a doz. ; $35.00 a 100.
'• 12-14 " 6.00 •' 45.00 "

" larger plants, from 75 cts. up

Dbl. "White Pri inula, strong 2'-^ in plants, $7.00 a 100.
■ FERNS— Have about 20.000 of fine assortnicut. irom
2 Inch pots. In fine coudlttou, $3.00 a 100 ; $27.50 a 1000.

JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, Allegheny, Pa.

L. D. TELEPHONE 872.
Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

EITBII FIKE n

In. pot«. Per doz. 100.

Abpabaqus p. Nantjb, Z^ " $1 .00 $7.00

" '* 3 " 1.25 8.00

" Spbbnqbri, 2i4 " 75 5.00

" '* 3 *' .80 6.00

CA.NNAS, "Dry roots," Cbas. Henderson,

Wme. Crozy and Professor 2.50

" Other varieties, prices on appli-

cation.
CsOTOKB, fine assortment, 4 In. pots, nicely

colored 2.50 20.00

Dkac^na Indivisa, 4 In. pots 2.25 18.00

Heliotkopb, extra strong. 4 in pota 85 6.00

Kbntia belmorbana, 4 m. pots, lU to 12

In. high. 5 to 6 leaves 5.00 40.00

Latania Bobbonioa, 3 In. pota, 9 to 12

In. high. 5 leaves 1.25 10.00

Latania Bobbonioa, 5 In. pots, 18 to 24

In. high, 5 to 6 leaves 5.00 40.00

Latani.^ Bobbonioa, 6 In. pots, 24 to 30

In. high, 6 to 8 leaves 9.00 75.00

Pandanub Ut[l18, 5 In. pots, 15 to 18 In.

high, extra strong 6.00 50.00

PHtENIX liBCLlNATA.SIn. pots, 15tO 18ln. "

high, 6 to 8 leaves 7.50 60.00

Sblaginblla Kmiliana, from fiata, extra

strong 75 5.00

We are lleadquarterH for

COLEUSand ALTERNANTHERA.

All orders of $5.00 and over V. O. B,, New Vork City.

SEAWANHAKA GREENHOUSES,

OYSTEB. BAY, NASSAU CO., N. Y

jAe.O.Oi.ABK,Bnpt. P.O. Box 81. Wm.L.Bwah, Prop.
Mention the Florists' Bxcbango wbea wrltlaS'

CHEAP SPECIAL OFFER! chejp

Anybody Who Intends Growing

HEATHER

HERE IS YOUR CHANCE!

Speak quick if you want any. I liave a surplus
of fine bushy plants from 3% inch pots of the
Xnias variety, the best of all.

ERICA FRAGRANS at $1-5 per 100.
Cash Must Accompany All Orders.

ANTON SCHULTHEIS, College Point, L. I., N.Y.

P. O. Box 78.

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Nephrolepis Exaltata Bostoniensis.

Tbe Handsomest Decoratl-ve Plant in Cultivation.

$6.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000.
MINE IS THE GENUINE STOCK.

FRED. C. BECKER, - - - 1730 Cambridge Street. CAMBRIDGE, MASS.

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ROSE HILL NURSERIES

SPECIALTIES

DRAC/ENA CANES : : :
PANDANUS niLlS SEEDS
KENTIA BEIMOREANA and
FORSTERIANA SEEDS : :

(Fresh)

The largest stock in America of Palms, Orchids, Ferns, Stove and Oreen-

house Plants, Pandanus, Ficus, and Araucarias

We Guarantee
Entire Satisfaction.

Write for Prices
and Samples.

^ 5IEBRECHT & SON

NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y.

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Id full bloom, large flowering, beautiful colors.
Extra flue plants, from 5 Inch pots. $H.00 per IIX).

CA8H WITH ORDER.

MRS. M. CAVANAITGH, - Ionia. N. Y.

Mention the Florists' Excliange when writing.

25,0fl0FlCUSELASTICA

Good rooted head cuttings. $8 00 to $10.00
per 100.

2000 FICUS ELASTICA, 12 to 15 leaves, extra
floe plants, $15.00 to $20.00 per 100.

JULIEN ANTHIERENS,

La Pinte, Ghent, BELGIUM.

Mention the FloHstB* Exohanee when wrltlnK.

ARECA LUTESCENS

COCOS WEDDELIANA ^*'"
^v KENTIA BELMOREANA
*^ LATANIA BORBONICA

SEND FOR WHOLESALE PRICE LIST.

JOSEPH HEACOCK, Wyncote, Pa.

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ERICA MELANTHERA

Nice pli\ut8 iQ 4 inch pots
lo cents eacli, S8.00 per 100

Cash with order

FRANK NIQUET, Patchogue, N. Y.

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PALMS

AND

FERNS.

The LARGEST STOCK In

the Wed.

St..

GEO.WITTBOLD,TH'i^^rJ

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AGERATUM-

Fine plants, full of cuttiiiffs.

Per 100

Tapis Rlue, 3 in $2.U.O ■

White Cai>, Sin 2.li0 ■

Princess Pauline, 2 in 3.50 ■

VINCA VAK, 3in 3.00 ■

CYPEKIIS ALTERNIKOLICS, ■

2^4 in 2.00 ■

BOSTON FERN 5.00

COLEUS, rooted cuttings,

Verschaffeltii, extrastrong 75

Fancy, 35 vtirietiea 60

Satisfaction Guaranteed. Cash with order.

GEORGE L MILLER, Newark, Ohio.

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ROOTED CUTTINGS BY MAIL

35 Double Petunias 35

A new departure in raising cuttings,
all propagated from this year's seed-
lings, they make better and stronger
plants; strong well rooted cuttings,
$1.35 per 100.
I saw the bloom of Mr. Hughes Double Petunias, and
for size, color and markings, they were verv tine.

Phlla., Pa. Henry F. Migijkll.

PETUNIA GRANDIFLORA, 10 choice Per

varieties selecttd from many hundreds 100.

of plants $1 "-5

IVY GBRANIDM, 13 varieties 1 50

AliUTILON, -1 varieties 1 50

HELIOTROPE, 8 varieties 1 00

STHOniLANTHES 1 00

GAZANIA SPLENDENS 1 60

FUCHSIAS, Svarieties 1 00

TRADESCANTIA VERSICOLOR 1 50

ZEBRINA 75

SEGAR PLANT 76

BEGONIAS, Howering,incl. Hunnewell.. 1 5ll
AGERATUM, white and blue 75

NOVEI^TIES

MARS, the great Pot Geranium 2 00

AGERATUM, Princess Pauline 2 00

HELIOTROPE, Czarand Czarina 2 50

•I'he Great Pink Double PETUNIA, Mrs.
F.Sanders Z 00

PLANTS

MTOSOTIS. Elizabeth Fanrobert, 3 in.... $2 60
GENISTAS, 8 and 4 in. pots $5 00 and 10 00

CASH WITH OHDEB, PI.EASK.

GEO. J. HUGHES, • Berlin, N. J.

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Milwaukee.

Market Notes.

There has been a stiff (lemand for
flowers the past week, especially in the
light-colored sorts suitable for funeral
work. The death rate has been unprec-
edented and this, coupled with the scar-
city of stock, caused a lively call, and
good prices were obtained, even for Infe-
rior stock. The weather has been ex-
ceedingly mild for this season of the
year, but dark and cloudy, which kept
blooms from progressing and crops are
reported oft nearly everywhere. Violets
were about the only stock on the market
In (juantity. The large death rate is at-
tiiliuted to the prevailing grip.

The City Oreenhouses are now nearly
completed. The propagating houses are
being filled up rapidly, but the large palm
houses will probably not be stocked
until Spring.

Club News.

The Florists' Club has been in a dor-
mant state for many months. It was
hoped the boys would get together and
form a bowlingclub for the Detroit meet-
ing, as a sutticient number of members is
expected to go to Detroit to make up a
team, but there seems to be lack of in-
terest somewhere.

Jottiiig:8.

W. A. Kennedy's place is now in a
flourishing condition. His roses, espe-
cially Bride, Bridesmaid and Beauty, are
fine. He is also having good success
with the newer vaiieties of carnations.
His Harrisii and longifloruins are well
advanced and a Hue crop for Easter is
looked for. Eecently one of the large
water tanks burst, which flooded the
place, causing the fires to go out. Had
this happened during the night the result
mij^ht have been serious.

Recent visitors were: Mrs. L. Lotz, of
Watertown; N. Clemensen, of Racine,
and A. Butchart, Waukesha.

Eastus.

St. Louis.

Trade Couditions.

Weather continues very mild, and
we are having more sunshine of late;
still the stock of roses is scarce. Carna-
tions have also been In limited suiiply,
lately. Receipts are light, and growers
seem to be using up considerable quanti-
ties at home. Bulbous stock, while not
in great excess of the demand, is abun-
dant enough to go around. Beauty com-
ing in now are of very poor quality.
Valley is not the best, being short in
stem. Business still seems to be very
good around town.

Notes.

A. Waldbart & Sons will move from
downtown to Olive street, near Grand
avenue, about February 1.

The Atkinson Floral Co. has sold out
their Easton avenue store to Rotter &
Pfeffer. The latter will close up the store
at 13th and Washington avenue.

The Euchre Party.

The euchre party that took place
on the 20th was socially a great success.
There is some talk of having another,
or of making these social gatherings of
more frequent occurrence. The florists do-
nated liberally in prizes, and good mate-
rial, too. not the windfalls of the green-
house. Returns are not In as to the
financial end of the affair: but there
must he some profit as the expense
account was light. The crowd was not
as la-'ge as we had hoped to see.

Considerable interest was manifested
by the public at the exhibition of a plant
of Arlstolochia gitias (goose plant),
which wasin bloom at TowerGrove Park
greenhouses last week. It is said by ex-
perts to be the finest ever seen in this
country. Over thirteen thousand people
went to see it last Sunday. C. C. S.

Brooklyn.

H. W. WIpperman this week received a
large supply of Southern sniilax and
other decorative goods which he used in
the large decorations; viz., the art re-
ception at the Union League Club, the
wedding of .Miss Shea, daughter of the
Bridge Commissioner, and a reception at
the house of Mr. Herman .Stetzer on St.
Mark's avenue. Wm. Peck, who has been
with .Mr. Wipperman for some time, was
operated on fornppendieltis atSt. Mary's
Hospital, on Monday last.

January 28, 1899.

The F=lorists' Exch7=?nge.

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JOHN CONLEY & SON,

MANUFA0TCBER8 OP

TIN FOIL

2 and 4 Dominick Street,
NEW YORK.

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SHEEP MANURE

Gleftned and prepared ezpreislr for florliti* aie.
Ton iflU find It the genuine article. For reference
to Its being flnt-oIaBS I refer 70a to Henrv F.
lllohell. 1018 Market Street, Phlla., Pa. Trial bagi
of 164 lbs.. |2.M: per ton, |26.00. H ton at ton rate.
Caih with order.

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

iO 12 Ontario St., PHILA., PA.

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COMBINING the
^ qualities of an
absolute insect exter-
minator with those of
a vig-orous fertilizer.
Recommended and In
uee hy the foremost
florists and nurserymen
In the land. For Sale at
tbe Seed Storea.

ROSE MFG. CO.,

Niagara Falls, NewYork

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GROUND RECARBONATED.

CHARCOAL

Mixed with earth, prevents mould
and gives rich color to plants. . . .

$2.50 per bbl. Casli -wltb order.

L. 8. BROWN

33 Lyman St., Springfield, Mass.
Mention tbe Florists' Qxchange when writing.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS

First Quality. Cream Color.

1% in., per UIUO, $2 40

2 iu,, " ..2 1:>
ZV, in., " .. 3 M5

3 m., " .. 4 7U

3i,i in , perlUOO, I 4 M

4 in., " 6 20

5 in.. " 10 .SO

6 in., " 16 50

Pack.Ttjt'.s extra.

C. HENNECKE C0.""-^1^.''"'

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GEORGE RIPPERGER,

SHEEP MANURE

I have now on hand a large quantity of
Ai tillKEP MANUKE. lySend for Price
LiBt and Sample

?l'^t^oV,"Ll?„''tr^t'.'- LONG ISLAND CITY.

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Tobacco Stems

FKESH, CLEAN, STRONG,
300 pound bales, $1 .50. Ton, $9.00

^-{;:.r«'i.iT„°;rb'.°". mushroom spawn

$6..50 per 100 lbs.

H. G. FAUST a CO., VkitAM; PHILA., PA.

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TOBACCO DUST

Ton, $12.00; !4 ton, $6.75; J
llJOlbs., $1.00.

ton, $3.75 ;

SPPHQ OF ALL KINDS. Wholesale

OL^L-.L'O „„,] Hetail. Catalogue Free.

Lemon Oil, Nikoteen, Sheep Manure, &c.

GRIFFITH & TURNER CO., Raltimore, Md.

205 to 213 NORTH PACA STREET.
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TOBACCO STEMS

Bxtra strong and fresli. Each Bale Guaranteed.
Bales 300 to 500 pounds. 70 cents per cwt. Lowest
prices In ton or large lots.

TOBACCO DUST.

Bags 25, 50 and HX) [KitindB,

NEWARK, X.

U. CUTLER RYERSON, >E«i,KK..N. j

Uentlon tlM Flortsta' Ezcbaneo wben wiitlng.

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■ J. LOUIS I.OOSE, Florist,

■ Corner 12th and F. N. W. Washington, D. C, January II, 1899.

■ Find "Jadoo" beneficial in the use of Adiantum Cuneatum, Farleyense,

■ and ferns generally.

(Signed)

J. LOUIS LOOSE.

JOS. R. FREEIHAN, Florist,

CIS Thirteenth Street, N. W. Washington, D. C, January 13, 1899.
The American Jadoo Co., Genttemen-.—l have used Jadoo Fibre for many
plants, and find it particularly good for Anthuriums iu its pure state; and iu
connection with other soils for Gloxinias, Azaleas, Rhododendrons, and other
flue rooted plants. Respectfully, (Signed) . J. R. FREEMAN.

THE AMERICAN JADOO CO.,

Send for our New Catalogue. 81 I Fairmount Ave., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

ALL PROMINENT Seedsmen and Dealers Bell Jadoo Fibre and Jadoo Liquid.

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ANOTHER HELPER tS^ PLANT TRADE

Entitled "HOUSE PLANTS IN THE HOUSE."

" Business" in Plants, and a guide to the care of them,
are combined and tersely treated in a new attractive six-page
(envelope size) Folder for customers' use. Pointed in st)'le.

A sample order of 30 copies will be mailed for
50 cents in stamps.

DAN'L B. LONG, Publisher. BUFFALO, N. Y.

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p HO GEEENH0U3B OWNES SHOITLD BE WITHOUT =

I FIRE INSURANCE

^ The beat form of Insurance can be had through ;
E a Mutual ABsochitlon. Write to secretary for =
^ particulars of =

I Florists' Uutaal Fire Insurance Association =

^ W.J. Vf>KV,Pe(*,v. F<M{T WAYNE, IM>. ^

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

STANDARD ♦ POTS.

We are now ready to supply a superior
quality of Pots in unlimited quantities.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.

A. H. HEWS & CO.,

NORTH CAMBRIDGE, - MASS.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

ALL Nurserymen, Seedsmen, and Florists'
wishing: to do bueiness with Europe should
send for the

"Porticultiiral Advertiser"

This is the Britifb Trade Paper, being read
weekly by all Horticultural traders; it is also
taken by over lOfiO of the best Continental
houses. Annual subscription to cover cost
of po8tag:e, 75 cents. Address

EDIXORS OF XHE ** H. A.**
Chllwell Nurseries, NOTTS, ENGLAND.

Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

BOSTON FLORIST LETTER GO.

Manufacturers of FLORISTS' LETTERS*

DlmenBlou of
this box, 22 In.
lon^ bj IS Is.
wide and IS In.
high. % sections.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS!

Packed In small crates, easy to handle.

Price per crate
1500 2 In. pots m crate. tJ.as

1500 2M " ■' 5.25
1500 2W " " 610
10003 " " 5.00
scesw " " 3.63
5004 " " 4.50
20O5 " " 2.76
10O6 " " 2.20
Seed pans, same price a

Price per crate
100 7 In. pots in crate, t3 00
50 8 '* " 2 50
50 9 " " 3.5(1
5010 " " 5.00
24 11 " " 3,60
2412 " ■• 4.80
1214 •• " 4.80
6 16 " ■• 4.50
i pots. Send for price list

of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanping Vases, Etc.
Ten per cent, for cash with order. Address

HILFINCER BROS. POTTERY,

OR FORT EDWARD. N . Y.

August Kolkkr & Sons, New York Agents.

52 Dky Stheet, Nbw Yoke City.

Mention the FIorlBts" Exchange when writing-

Tfait wooden box nicely statned and varnUbedp
ISzSOxia made lii two Hectlonn, one for each Klze
letter, gUen awaj with flrttt order of 600 letter*.

Block Letters, m> or 2 mch slie. per 100. 12.00.
Script Letters. 94 00.
Faitener with each letter or word.
Used bv leadlntr florists everywhere and for
■ale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers.

N. F. McCarthy, Treas. & Hanager,

itS^r^l BOSTON. MASS-M^iiX.!.

Ifeatlon the Florlsta* Exchange when wrltlnc

WITH THE "INCOMPARABLE"

BORDEAUX NOZZLEi

our{iHi«?Qt KLnUOLnC. M'KWFK
, MakcH KimiiImIoii hKIIc l*iiinplnff.

THE DEMING c6.?SALEM. OHIO.

Twelve variHties i>f Siiravera. I'lMiPsOF
ALL KINDS. WriU^ „.sor..ut C^n'l vlw
Ageola, llpnnlon & lliibljoll, Ihlpngn, ]lh
CaLilogue anil fonnuljis ciaik-d FREE.
'^""g^ - "■

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

BEST IN THE WORLD

For Stringing and Tying Purposes.

Made In green and fancy colors. Price, $1.25 per lb.
Send for Samples.

JOHN C. MEYER & CO., Boston, Mass.

g? SUMMER STREET.
Uentlon tbe Florlvti' Exohanf* when writing.

HOTBED MATS

Made of tlie best rye etrawand tarred inarlln. Prices,
6x0. '.tOcts.; 3x*i. yJclH. T) per cent. ulT fur caBli.

PERKINS BROS., Manufrs.. Kingston, N.J.

Mention the Flnrlstg' Exohang* when wrItlnK.

The Harrisii Disease . . .

Can he prevented by Immersing tbe bulbs for
Ave hours In a solution of ... .
KRAFT'S PLANT TOMC, 99 per cent.

This has been conclusively proven by expcrlmenta
at Lincoln Park. Chicago. The Tonic also kills
llar<l Shelled Scnie, IVlealy Bug* and

other Insect pests without Injury to the plant
Send for circular and price list

KRAFT PLANT TONIC CO., Rockford, III.

Mfntlnn the FInrlsta' Exchange when writing.

|Siiiiiiiiii«

gOMPAkf

7l9WHARroNSf

hiladelphiApI

ji

Pots

^a^

BRANCH WAKEIlOfSBS t
EeKm«y and W«atal4e Avennci, Jersey City, R.J.
JMkson 1t«. Jb resrtoD 6t., Long l»laiid City, N. ¥,

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

RED TOWERS BRAND

BONE MEAL

FOR FLORISTS

100 lb. bag, «1.~5 300 lb. bag, 1S3.35

Vi tou, S7.50 V2 ton, S14.50

1 tim, $38.00

F. O. B. BrIdReport, Conn.

— ALSO —

Odorless Lawn Dressing

and

....Garden Fertilizers.

TERMS, CASH WTTn ORDEK

RED TOWERS GREENHOUSES

HACKENSACK, N. J.

Mention the FIorlBts' Exchange when wrItlnK.

Does not
injurC' the>- "
most sensitive
plants. Used for
fumigation or spray-
ing'indoor.5 or out.
aoo pounds of to-
bacco in one pint/
of Nikoteen>s- a<- j^

Sold by Seedsmen.

Circular free.

,5KabcuiaDipCa

Javc3

Kmf'

Mention the Florists' Bxchange when writing.

90

Thb F=L.0RISTS'

■XCHTTISGE.

J. K. ALLEN,

Wholesale Commission Dealer In

CUT F=I-Oin£ERS,

S7 W. 28th Street, New Tork.

Orders br mntl orteleeraph promptly atteoded
to. Telephone Call, 382 38th Bt.

ROSES, Blue and White VIOLETS, Speclaltlei.

W. S. ALLEN,

17 West aSth St., New York.

CUT FLOWER EKCHANGE

404-412 E. 34lh St . N Y., near Ferry.

Open every Mornlne nt 6 O'clock a.m. for the

Sale of Cut Flowers.

This l8 not a commission house; the market

consists of luillvldual stands. |

Wall Space for Advertising Purposes to Rent.

J. DONALDSON. SECRETARY.

DECKER, BLaUVELT GO.

wnOLK3ALK DEALERS IN

CUT FLOWERS- PLANTS

42 W. 28th St., New York.

ConslEnnients s.-Ik-itoil. Shipping orders will
receive prumi)t iiiul cnrefiil Htteutlou.

Tklkpuone 25yT-18ru Strukt.

WM. H. CUNTHER,

Wholesale Florist

VIOLETS AND CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

1 Conslgnmente Boilolted.

' 30 West 29th St., New York.

Telephone. 2.100— >8th Street.

MICHAEL A. HART,

Wholesale & Commission Florist,

44 W. 29th St., New York.

Telephone Call, 13(R 38tn 8t.
I All klndi of Rosei. Vlolett aad Caiaatlona I
I a ipeolalt7

ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.

EDWARD C. HORAN,

Wholesale Florist

No. 34 W. 29th St., New York.

The Bride, Mermet and American Beauty,
Specialties.

JULIUS LANG,

Wholesale Florist

53 WEST 30tl» ST.

CohaiKuments Solicited. NEW YO

FRANK MILLANG,

Whulosale Commission Uealcr la

CUT FLOWERS

408 E. 34lh ST.. NEW YORK CITY.

Cnt Flower Exchange. Telephone Call, 1051-38tb.

THE NEW YORK CUT FLOWER GO.

119-121 West 23d Street,

I 12-1 14 West 24th Street,

ttltpkoBi 73J-l8tL NEW YORK.

OONSIONMINT* SOUOITID.

Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders.

Uentlon the FlorUta' BUchan«e when wrlUnc.

^^^€:^V

so weiTiox^iTMn n.y. city. \

A. L. VAnGHAN.

CHAS. W. MoKELLAR.

E. F. WINTEKSON

VAUGHAN, McKELLAR & WINTERSON,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION JOBBERS

In Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturers of Wire Work.
45, 47, 49 WABASH AVENUE, ■ - CHICAGO, ILL.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND, w3cox.es^x.e

CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
No. 67 Bromfleld St. and 18 Chapman Place, BOSTON. MASS.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Names and Varieties

New Vork

Jan. 27, 189

A. Bkauty, fancy— special.

" extra

No. 1

" Culls & ordlnarj

Bride

Bridesmaid

Cusin

Hoste

, K. A. Victoria

I La France ordinary...

I '* extra

' Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan

Niphetos

Papa Gontier

Perle

Souv. de Wootton

ORC HID 5— Cattleyas

Cypripediums

Dendrobium formosum

" others

( Inf'r grades, all colore.
w ( White..

c Standard ) Pink

^ Varieties ) Red

•; I Yel.&Var

g •Fanct— I White....

i; (The highest J 1^'°,''

w pradea of 1 ^^ ^

Ca Btaiidard Tar) ( Yel.&Var

I, Novelties

Adiantum ,

AsPARAOnS

Cai.las

DAFroDH,s

Daibies

Hyacinths

Lilies

Lily of tbe Valley

MiONONETTK— ordinary...,

'* fancy

Narcissus

Pansies

Smilax

Tni.ips

Violets— ordinary

" extra

Boston Philadelphia

Jan. 26, 1899 Jan. 26, 1899

36.00 to 60.00
10.00 to 25.01
4.00 to B.(«
1.00 to 3.00
3.00 to 13.011
3.00 to 13.00
3.00 to 6.00
2 00 to
3.00 to

... to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
2.0O to
1.00 to
.... to
3.00 to
.... to
30.00 to 30 OO
6.00 to 8.01'
15.00 to 20.0(1
6.O0 to 8 01

.35 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
3.00 to
3.00 to
3.00 to
2.00 to
4.00 to
1.00 to
40.00 to 50. 0(
8.0O to 8.00
4.00 to 6.0(1

.60 to 1.0(1

.50 to 1.60
10.00 to 15.00

.60 to 2.00
2.00 to
8.00 to
1,00 to
.... to
in.OO to 12.00
2.00 to 4.00

.36 to .60

.60 to .75

i.OO
8.U(J

6.0(
B.0(
3.01

5!6('l

,B<'
2,00
2 (»'
3.00
2.011
5 0
6.00
5.0(1
6.00
6.00
1.61

3.00
13.00
1.50

.00 to 60. a
.00 to 35.01
.00 to 12.01
.00 to 6. Ill*
.00 to 14.011
.00 to 14.0'
.00 to 8.l«
,00 to 6.01
...to ....
...to ....
...to ...
...to .,..
.00 to 10.01
...to ....
...to
.(HI to
.00 to
...to ....
.00 to 35 (»
00 to 10. 0"
,00 to 30.01
...to ....
...to .7;
.00 to
.75 to
.01 to
.00 to
..60 to
.50 to
,60 to
,00 to
...to
,75 to .. -
...to 60.00
00 to 10 00
.00 to 4.00
...to .,..
.60 to 2,0(1
,00 to 10. (I(

3 01
6,01

1.61
1.01
1..5(
1..6I
2 01
2 O'
2.(»
!.6I

3 00
1.00

Baltimore

Jan. 24, 1899

6.01
4 01
8.O0
4,01

i 00 to
I 00 to

... to
i.OO to

.,iO to

1,00 to 12,110
!,00 to 4.00

.40 to .5

.60 to .71

60.00 to 75.01,
ii.OO to Su.Uii
30.00 to 3.1.0(1
6.00 to 13.60
6,00 to 12,00
6.00 to 13.11(1
6.0O to 8.00

to

6,«) to 12.111
5,0(1 to 111.00
10.00 to 15.110
,.., to ....
1.00 to 12.1"'
5 00 to 8.01
.... to ...
5.00 to
4.00 to
.... to ...
40.00 to 60,0(1
12,00 to 15,00
,... to 35. IK
.... to
.... to

1.35 to

1.36 to
1.25 to
1.32 to
1.611 to
1..50 to
1,60 to
1,60 to
3.00 to

,75 to ..-

35.00 to 50. IK.

10.011 to 13.00

4.00 to 6 0(

1.00 to 2,00

I.OO to 4.0(

8.00 to 111.00

V.OO to 5.00

1,60 to 3,0i'

3.00 to 6.0(1

3,00 to 4.00

.... to 1.00

15.00 to 20 CO

3. On to 4.00

,25 to ,50

.75 to 1.60

6, IK
8,0(

.75
1..5I
1..5I
1,,50
1,51
3,00
2,01
2, IK
3.01
4.0(
1,60

Buffalo

Jan. 19, 1899

to

10,00 to
15,00 to
6,00 to
6,00 to
5,011 to
.... to
.... to
6,00 to
4.10 to
6.00 to
,.., to
6.00 to
.... to
.... to
3-00 to
4.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to

1.00 to
1.76 to
1.50 to
1.60 to
1,60 to
3,50 to
3.. 50 to
2,. 50 to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to

35,00 to
8.00 to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
.50 to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to

10.00 to
.... to
.40 to
.... to

40.01
36.0
10,00
8 00
8,00

8,00
5,0(
8,00

i6!6o

4, on
6.0O

1.26
3,10
1.76
2.01
3.00
3.0(
3.00
3.00
4.00

i,'6(

75 00
13 .50

3.00

iil'iO
1.50
3,0(

40.00 to 61.00
30.00 to 40.00
15 (0 to 30.0(1

3.011 lo 111. 00

5.10 to 10.00

6,00 to 10.00

.... to ....

.... to ...

.... to

to ....

.... to ....

.... to ....

6,00 to 10,00

.... to ....

.... to

.... to ....

4.00 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

1.25 to

1.25 to

12) to

1.25 to

2.00 to

2 00 to

3.00 to

2,00 to

.... to

.... to

..,. to 60.00

10.00 to 16,00

.... to ...

,.,, to ....

2,00 to 3.00

.... to 20.ro

to 4.00

.... to ....

.... to ,...

2.00 to 3,00

.... to ...,

.,.. to 16.00

3.00 to 4 00
..50 to .76
.76 to 1.00

5.00

1.00
1.60
1.60
1.60
1.60
3,00
3 00
3, on
3.00

i!oo

For Prices of Fancy and Special Steele see our Correspondence Columns.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,

'^yiiolesa.le Florist

Open Day and Night from 12 A.M. Mondays to 10 P.M. Saturdays.
I6I2-I4-I6-I8 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

REINBERG BROS.

Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers.
. . . EOO.DDO Feet of Glass.

We can All all orders on short notice with all leading varieties of ROSES and
CARNATIONS. We are Headquarters for Fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

GIVE US A TRIAL AND CONVINCE YOURSELF.

SALESROOM, 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL.

QALVIN & CO.,

40RDWAY Place, BOSTON, Mass.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

AND DEALERS IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.'^
Uenuon tb« PlorlBU'

Wholesale Florists, j^ jobbers m

Always on Hand: i ^^^(f. I

SV!

CARNATIONS,

BRIDESMAIDS,

BRIDES.

i

'0

jz^kT'' • FLORISTS'

^jS^^ SUPPLIES

FLORISTS' VASES.

Horticultural Auctioneers.
84 Hawley Street. BOSTON.

E^xchange wh«a wrltlnc-

iA£.F=.SHERIDKN

Wholesale Cotnmltttlon Dealer In

CUT FLOWERS

39 West 28th St., New York.

Telephon*, 2U-38th Bt.

PRICa LIST aiNT ON APPLIOATiON.

FKANK H. TBABNDLT. OBABLaS 8CHENCK.

TRAENDLY & SCHENCK,

Wholesale Florists,

as W. 28th St. tnd CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE,
NEW YORK.

Telephone Ml .8to St.

^^ConsiKoments Solicited

JOHN YOUNG,

Wholesale Florist

51 WEST 28th ST.,

NEW VORK.
CYCAS PALIW LEAVES Always on Hand.

illffeil H. lafljilalif,

CUT FLOWERS, STRICTLY WHOLESALE |

19 Boerum Place, BROOKLYN, N.Y.
Open Co receive ConBienments of
CHOICE FLOWERS nl any time.

THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.,
Wholesale Florist,

WM. J. BAKER,
wholesale Florist^

J 432 So. Penn Square,

j»,^PHILADELPHLA, PA. |

C. A. KUEHN,

WHOLESALE FLORIST,

1122 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo.

A COHPLETE LIKE OF WISE DESIGNS.

ST. LOUIS

Gilt Flower Co.,

Wliolesale Florists,

1332 PINE STREET

St. Louis, no.

C. iA^. WORS,

2740 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo.

FLOWERS IT WHOLESHEI

Roses, and a full line.

HC*pau*nTCRB roR the south wcbt.

CUT FLOWERS

uf the New Pink CAUN.VTUlN

DOROTHY MANDELL

Received Mondays, Wedneetiays and Fridays.

WELCH BROS..

15 PUOVINCE ST., BO.STON, MASS.

Mention tbe Florists* Exchange wher ^.'..lo^

January 28, 1899.

Thb F=ii-ORisTs* Exchange.

91

DUIMONT & CO..

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

No. 1303 FUbert St., PhUadelphia.

GEO. M. MOSS,

Wholesale Florist

30 South 17 h St , PHIDDEL' HIA. Pa.

Long Distance 'Phono, 141-26 D.

ConstgDmeDta of rholce ROSES, CARNATIONS.

VIOLETS Bolklled.

Fine VALLEY In stock at all tlities.

LEO NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist

17 N. JUNIPER ST.,
"^"hTe'SSts A Philadelphia.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

EDWARD REID,

Wholesale Florist

1526 Ranstead St.. PHILADELPHIA,

Bet. Market, and Cbeetnut Ste.

ALL CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON.

i ELEPUONE 3966 A.

WM. C. SMITH,

Wholesale Florist,

1604 Ludlow St , PHtLAT ELPHIA.

Bet. Market and CLestnut StB.

ROSES. CARNATIONS. ETC.

CoDBlgnmeots Solicited. —Long Distance 'Phone.

BASSETT & WASHBURN,

Wholesale Dealers an.i CroKfrs of

CUT FLOWERS

88 Wabash Ave.. Chicago, ill.
Greenhouses at Hinsdale, III.
L. D. 'Phone at Chicago, Main 223.

L. D. 'Phone at Hinsdale, No. 10.

KENNIGOTT BROS. COMPANY,

Wholesale* Cut 'Flowers,

88 vrabasb Avenne.

CHICAGO, ILL.

WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY.

WIETOR BROTHERS.

BirCESSOB.s TO

ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO.,

Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers

uFFirE AND HALKbROUM,

51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO.

lleajquartcrs for AMEKICAN BEAUTIES.

NOLTON 8 flUNKEL CO.,

WHOLESUE FLORISTS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Manufacturt s of Wire Designs.

457 MllwaukeeSt. MILWAUKEE, WIS.

'Phone Main 871. I'. O. Box 1U3.

HEADQUARTERS New"Yorti. Vr" us
ROaES, OAKNATION* AND
ALL •lASONABLE FLOWERS.

WM. F. HASTING. K':??!r„„

496^Wa.hl^„^9tonStr..t. ^.r,?;"'""

Afao Dealer In Florists' Supplies A Wire Designs-

PITTSBURGH CIT FLOWER CO., Ltd.

705 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa.

Wholesale Cut Flowers

LONG DISTANCE 'PHONE 2157.

CONSIONHENTS OF CHOICE STOCK SOLICITED.

Uentlon the PlorlBtf* Exchange wben wrltlnff.

"VT". H. ELLIOTT,

CUT STRINGS, 8 lo 10 ft.
long, 50c. per string.

Shipped to any part of the country.

Ueatlon tbe Florists' Excbansre when writing.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Names and Varieties

in

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

A. Beadty, fancy— special.

extra

No. 1

" Culls & ordinar)

Bride

Bridesmaid

Cusin

HoBte

_ K. A. Victoria

©» La France, ordinary.. ,

2 " extia

Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Fierpout Morgan

Niphetoe

Papa Gontier

Perle

Souv.de V^ootton

OBCHIDS— Cttttleyas.. . .

Cypripediuras

Dendrobium furmobum..

'* others

( Inf'r grades, all colors
M ( White....

B Standard 1 Pink

.2 Varieties"! R*^d

■5- ( Yel.&Var

g 'Fancy— ( White....

t ("The highest J Y.^^^ • ' ' •
<0 Kra.leB of ) Red

C9 standard 7ar) \ Yel.&Var
I., N(iVELTlE8

ADIANTUM

AePABAQUS

CALLAS

Dafeodils

Daisies

hvacinths

Lilies

Lily of the Valley

Mignonette — ordinary —
*' fancy

Narcissus

Pansies

Smilax

Tdlips

Violets— ordinary

'* extra

Chicago

Jan. 27, 1899

35.00
20.00
10.00
6.00
6.00
4.00

6. CO
6!6o

4. CO
3.00

1.25
1. 00
1.00
1.00
2.00
2.00
3.00
4.00

"!75
50.00
15.00
2.00
.50
2.00
12. CO
3.00
2.00
4.0O
2.00
1.00
12.00
4.00
.60
1.00

to 50.01

to 30.01

to 15. UO

to 8.01

to 10. ai

to 8.U0

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to 60.01

to ....

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

8.0<

1.01

7.00
6.01'

I.IO
1.6i
1.26
1.2;
1.2
4.01'
4.0(1
6.01
01

O 8,

to ....

to i.ri

tdOl.Oi

to 20. D(

to 6.00

to .7.'

to 4.ro

to 18. W'

to 4.01

to 3.W

to 6. CO

to 4.00

to 1.26

to 16.(0

to 6.011

to .7fi

fo 1.26

St. Louis

Jan. 24, 1899

to
35.00 to
.'0.00 to
10.00 to
5.00 to
5.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
6.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
1.00 to
2.00 to
3.00 to
2.00 to
2.00 to
3.00 to
3.00 to
3. CO to
3. CO to
.... to
1.00 to
.... to
10.10 to
.... to
.... to
2.60 to
.... to
3.00 to
.... to
... to
3.00 to
.... to
12.60 to
.... to
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Jan. 24, 1899

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Jan. 22, 1899

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Jan. 17, 18(9

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For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see our Correspondence Colamns.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

HARDYGUTFERNS

• 1.23 Per 1000.

DAQQER.

L. B. BRAGUE,

Oldest, largest and moflt
r.lUilile dealer In the U. S.

Hintdale, Mass.

Mention tbe Florists' Exchange wben writing.

"*'- W -^ t J ~^^ir~— Order Direct.

We Have No Agents la Itoston.

QUALITY HARDY GUT FERNS a looo

(wALAX LEAVES, Bronze, Green or Aaeorted,

fl.OO per 1000.
LAUREL FESTOONINt;. $5.00 per 100 yards.
All orders by wire or mall promptly filled.

CROWL FERN CO., BOSTON, MASS.

27 BEACON STREET.
Mention tbe Florists' Exchange when wrltlnff.

GALAX LEAVES WILD SMILAX

< Bronze and Qreen)

IVY LEAVES..... FANCY FERNS
CYCAS LEAVES pALM LEAVES

(Fresh Qreen)

MAILORDERS GIVEN
SPECIAL ATTENTION

HlRRr I. BUNYinD

I'laiit 4>roncr8 and . .
Munul'iU'turerh' Aucnt

42 WEST 28th ST.

NEW YORK CITY

WHITE ORCHID BLOOMS

From our extensive collection we can usually 111]
moderate sized orders of tbe choicest wblte and otber
forme If timely application by mall be made. The «-
QuiBitely fragrant Dend. formosum glganteum (Wed-
ding Bouquet Orchid) endures long dlBtance shipping.

WILLOWMEAD GARDENS.

EAST ORANGE, N. J.

Standard Varieties, fl.50 to t2.00 per 100.
GOOD SMILAX $15.00 per 100.

EVENDEN BROS., Williamsporf, Pa.

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Violet Flowers

Picked fresh just before eliipping.
75 cts. per 100. Give us a trial

order

Montice'lo Greenhouse Co , Montitello, N.Y.

Mention the Florlatg' Exchange when writing.

E. G. HILL & CO.

Wholesale Florists

RICHMOND, INDIANA.

Galax Leaves.

CHAS. H. RICKSECKER. Linville, N. C.

Gut Palni Leaves ••'Ciowis

L. W. & F. B. KERVAN, Norwalk, Fla.

Mention the Florlatg' Exchange when writing.

HARDY GUT FERNS

Fancy or dagger.

SI. 'J 5 per 1000.
S|>liaguuiii 3loNH.

f'iOc. pur barrel.
I..aurcl ICopinsi

40. per yard.
Cash with order. Allorden
by mall or dispatch promptly
attended to.

Thos. Collins,"Xt:"

Mention i he Plnrlfltw' EzchanKe wh«>n writing.
KELSEY'S SOUTHERN

GALAX LEAVES

Brilliant Green and Bronze.

Information of the Introducer.

HARLAN P. KELSEY, Boston, Mass.

1104J Tremont Bhis.

Prop. Highlands Nursery, North Carolina.

AAAAAA

* COLLECTIONS. REPORTS.

4 WRITE FOR PARTICULARS

C. S. LODER, Sce>, 271 Broadway. N.Y

PROTECTION.

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SEAMLESS TRUNKS

SHIPPING CUT FLOWERS

CRANE BROS , WESTFIELD, MASS-

MANUFACTURERS OP

LINENOID SEAMLESS SPECIALTIES.

CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED.
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ADOO FIBRE and
ADOO LIQUID

■Will do all that is cUimed
If Intclligtntly Used J* J*

iTRY THEM !

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-J-HS RL-ORISXS' Exchwinge.

^GREEN',HOUSf

Butted Glass

This is no longer an experiment, it has come to stay
There are various ways of making Butted Roofs, but toe
best way is with the

Clipper Bar.

With this bar you can make a root that is absolutely free
from drip, and glass cannot be torn out by the wmd. Butted
glass makes a tight root, a warm house and saves fuel. It
lasts loncer. looks better and costs less than the old-fashioned
roof But do not think that this is the only bar we sell, for
it is not : we furnish what people want and 'here ia nothing
in greenhouse material that you cannot get fro i us, and all
of open-air-dried Cypress clear of bright sap, stained sap,
knots and all other defects.

LOCKLAND LUMBER CO.

LOCKLAND, O

Mention paper

Write for Circulars
or Estimates.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Imi laproved Challengt.

Roller b»rlnR-Belf-olllnff derlBtt.
aatomatlo stop, solid link ohfttn
maliea the IMPROVED CHAL-
LBNGH the most perfect app»-
ratna tn the market.

Write for cataloRue and prlcei
before placing your orders else-
where.

Quaker City Machine Co*,

RICHMOND, IND*

-loro' Kxrhance when writing.

SUMMER IN WINTER

By Using

Standard Greenhouse Boilers

One cent get» our Oatalo^a*.

GIBLIN & CO., . CUca, N. Y.

Mention the PlorlatJi* Elxchange When writing.

MAGIC IRON SMOOTH ON JOINTS IS
UNEQUALCD FOR MAKING CAST IRON PIPE
OH BOILER JOINTS. JOINTS CAN BE
CAULKED WITH EASE AND MADE TIGHT.
IT IS ALWAYS READY FOR USE ; AGE
DOES NOT IMPAIR IT.
WRITE FOR CATALOGUE AND PRICES.

SiMOOTH ON MFG. CO.,

547 Coniniuiiipaw Avenue,

JERSEY CITY, N. J.

VSEEIiAUD TOMPLISS.B. S., Chemist t liamjer.

Mention the Floriaw' Exchange when writing.

FLORISTS PREPARING

For their new work oa Greenhouses will benefit
themselves by writing to me, and describe the
number and size of VENTILATORS. State
whether separate or uolted.

E. A. ORMSBY, Melrose, Mass.

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GLASS

For Qreenhouses, Qraperies,

Hotbeds, Conservatories,

and all other purposes. Get cub Fig-
ures BEFORE BcriNO. Estimates freely
given.

N. COWEN'S SON,

392-94 W. Broadway, New York.

Mention the FlorlBts' Eirhance when wrltlna:.

CYPRESS

fijEEiyyiisE

MATERIAL

OF ANY DESCRIPTION.

•■ND FOR 0ATAL09UB.

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IIOTBED.GnEENIIOUSEa«iifEIITILlTOII

Onlf Cypress Bars, Etc.

MANTJFAOTUEKD BT

S.JACOBS & SONS, s*F?i\!tvr,ythV.:f"N»?:

SflSH

WHITE L£AD. PUTTY, Etc.. at Wholesale.

Send for Catalogue.'

Mention the Plorlsta* Exchange when writing.

Steam and Hot Water Heating

Economically .ind Perfectly Installed by

HENRY W. GIBBONS,

138 LIBERTY STREET,
ME'W VORK.

EXPERT ADVICE AND PLANS FUKNISHED. ESTIMATES FREE.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

GLASS

FOR GREENHOUSES, GRAP-
ERIES, CONSERVATORIES,
AND HOTBEDS.

New Orleans.

Since Cliristmas, trade has been very
brisii and tbere neems to be every pros-
pect of a good season. Planting time is
at liand; our seedsmen report very
good business up to date. Tlie long wet
spell, from .September up to almost
Christmas, delayed planting, now it
comes on with a rush. The .I.Steeliier
Seed Company is doing a good business
at both stores; this firm reports the
crops of peas iind beans very short every-
where. A great many are going to try
the new velvet hean this year. C. W.
Eichling is also doing a great business
at his new up town store. He finds he
has not room enough and anticipates
taking the adjoining floor for the com-
mission trade. Both of the foregoing
seedsmen have sent out good catalogues
tliis year, containing plenty of informa-
tion to planters in the South. U. J. Vir-
gin says business is much better this year
than last. His Roman hyacinths are
extra good this year; these flowers seem
to be very plentiful just now all over the
city. J. H. Menard reports that business
has commenced much better this season
than in some time past. M. Cook is cut-
ting some very lair carnations from
benches; his plants, although somewhat
small, are very healthy.

Abele Bros.' lilies are badly diseased
this year again. Last year they lost 50
percent., and John Ebleu only got 10
per cent, good ones from his lot.

E. Valdejo is going to pull down his
large palm house this year and rebuild it
with the very best kind of lumber. He
intends using 16 x 20 glass, and iron
supports.

Mrs. Joseph Muller's garden is blue
with violets just now. The variety is
what we call the (jiant, a very sweet,
dark blue flower, with long stems. Mrs.
Muller might pick $50 worth a day it
they only would stand shipping. The
variety is the best we have here; it
stands our long hot wet .Summers well,
remaining a dark green the year round.
The small Mexican variety has almost
disappeared. Violetshave never bloomed
better than this year,
t R. E. Simon has his grounds, dwelling
and greenhouses on Octavia street up for
sale. He built one house that cost him
;$16,000, to grow roses. With this and
other trouble coming at one time, the
undertaking did not prove a success.
He is still doing a good business at his
old stand on Magazine street. He is
handling cut flowers, plants, seeds and
general florists' goods.

Frank B. Faessel is doing his share of
decorations. He grows only plants for
his own use.

H. P.

HOTHOUSE GLASS

All Sizes a Specialty.

C. S. WEBER & CO.

4 Desbrosses Street, New York.

Mention the FloriBte' Exchange when writing.

MASTICA

FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES.

Proven superior to putty. Kaaler to apply and stays on.
Not affected by extremes of weather. Endorsed by
prominent florlate. Send for descriptive circular of
Maetica and Mastica <ilazinff Machines.

F. 0. PIERCE CO., r^«"j:"irrs.T New York.

Mention the FlorlBtB* Exohangg when wrtttng.
IF YOU WANT A

GOOD SASH LIFT

For a Very Little Money Get

GLASS

VANHORNE, GRIFFEN & CO.,

french and American Glass, e'r. oreinwioh sr. 'NEW YORK.

Mention the FlorlaU' Sxchangre when writing.

.^. THE
,^>^NEW OEPBRTURE,"

For Deecrlptlve Catalogue Send to

J. D. CARMODY, EVANSVILLE, IND.

Mention the Florleta' Exchange when writing.

Toronto.

Business Growing Better.

Business, which has been rather
slow here, is now beginning' to pickup
again, and while there is, still plenty of
stock in sight it is moving along nicely.
Nearly all the flowers offered are of fine
quality. Violets are especially good,
and there are plenty of them in sight;
very good daffodils and valley are also
seen. .Some Hue yellow tulips are in most
of the stores. We also occasionally no-
tice some fine fancy carnations.

Club News.

The January meeting of the;;Gar-
deners and Florists' Association, held
last week, was a fine beginning lor the
new year. The regular business was
finished at nine o'clock, and after that a
social time was spent. Percy Russei
had a gramaphone, which furnished
much amusement. George Mills, the
treasurer, kept the trays with coHee and
edibles going, and clay pipes, cigars and
tobacco were so plentiful that the room
was soon full of smoke. All appeared to
enjoy themselves.

It was decided to have a carnation
meeting in February and we hope then
to have a good show of the newer varie-
ties on the table. As we have some very
promising seedlings hereand near-by, we
expect to have an extra good attendance
on that occasion.

The annual supper of the Association
is to occur on the 8th of February at
Webb's Parlors, and will be quite up to
the usual standard.

A meeting of the Ontario members of
the Executive Committeeof our National
Society was held at Harry Dale's, at
Brampton, on the 23d. Inst., to consider
matters in connection with our tariff.
Five members were present. They were
all agreed as to what ought to be done;
and they decided to send the president,
W. W. Gammage, to Ottawa to express
their views when they have heard again
from the eastern members of the com-
mittee.

Mr. Dale's fine place Is, as usual, look-
ing very well. The grafted roses are
growing splendidly ; they have done so
well that Harry says he will graft 40,-
000 this coming Spring. He has sent in
some exceptionally fine stock this season-.
Carnations are also in good shape here.

Mr. Jennings, of Brampton, is also cut-
ting good carnations.

A. Gilchrist, of Toronto Junction, who
has been laid up with a scalded foot, got
some time ago through a leak in one of
his boilers, is beginning to get around
again.

Society Meeting.

The annual meeting of the Horti-
cultural Society was held in the city hall
on Wednesday the 1 1th inst. The treas-
urer's report tshowed that the Society
had paid all accounts and had a balance
in hand of about $.35. The directors' re-
port was a very full one and proved that
the Society had accomplished a large
amount of good during the year. A vote
of thanks was passed to the professional
members for the assistance they had
given the Society in giving chrysanthe-
mum plants, and the distribution of the
same, in the loan of plants and cut
flowers to make the meeting room at-
tractive. By a unanimous vote the sec-
retar.v was presented with $25 for his
services during the year.

The officers (or the coming year were
then elected as follows: President, H.
Lucas; first vice-president, Wm. Tyrrell;
second vice-president, T. W. McQueen,
these were all by acclamation. The di-
rectors elected are: Dr. Orr, George D.
Manton, A. G. Chambers. Geo. Mills, A.
Watkins, IC. Collins, E. Uttley, Mr. Cop-
ping, H. Simmers and C. Mc. Ross.

At the directors' meeting Dr. Orr and
Herman Simmers were re-elected dele-
gates to the Industrial Exhibition Asso-
ciation and C.Chambers wasreappointed
secretary-treasurer. The new directors
are arranging a program for the year. ^

T. M.

Brockville, Ont.

A Horticultural Society was recently
organized here with a membership of
over 100. Oflicers were elected for the
current year as follows: President,
Samuel Reynolds; first-vice-president,
Chas. Hayes; second vice-president, R.
is. Henlteh. Directors, .lames Cum ming,
Lvn; Neil McLean, W. H. Prace, James
Herrcm. R. Edwards. A.. D. McDougall,
Ed. Rnddlek, F. G. IMcCrady and A. N.
Abbott.

January 21, 1899.

THe F^LORiSTS' Exchange.

93

LORD & BURNHAM CO.

Horticultural Architects and Builders. Largest Builders of Greenhouse Structures.

LARGEST STOCK OF AIR DRIED CYPRESS IN THE NORTH

RED GULF CYPRESS GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

strictly free from sap. Write to New York Office for Circular and Estimates

Send 5 cents postage for latest Catalogue of Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating Ap-
paratus. Send 4 cents postage for Catalogue of Patent Iron Construction. Write for
Circular of Hotbed Sash and Frames.

We Make Special Greenhouse PUTTY— Price on Application

NEW YORK office: GENERAL OFFICE AND WORKS '.

ST. JAMES BUILDING, B'WAY AND 2STH ST. IR-VINGTON-ON-HUOSON, N. Y.

. Mention_the_Florlsts^_^xchanEe_when_wrltlng.

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress.

BEST GRADES. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP.

A. DIETSGH& CO. sHEFViU'D'kvE CHICAGO, ILL.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when vtrltlng.

RICHMOND

H':r:!.^i% BOILERSI

FOR GREENHOUSE HEATING.*

■WRITE FOR CATAI.OGCE.

New VOKK Office:
85 CENTRE ST.

RICHMOND STOVE CO., Norwich, Conn.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

f/3 OF YOUR MONEY SAVED

BY BUYING NEW UP-TO-DATE

Cable and Pipe Ventilators, Soil Sifters. Insecticide Mixers.

^SEND FOR NEW ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE.-^

A. Q. WOLF & BRO., Dayton, Ohio.

Mention the FlorlsU' Exchange when wrttlng.

TeDtllallDg Hioe

HAS POSITIVELY NO EQUAL FOR...

Mention this paper.

STRENGTH, DURABILITY and NEATNESS.

Guaranteed tor 10 years. Has a solid wheel and shaft cast In
airo'trr'^^''^'a^'argue,^e°e.^"'''"''« ""^ "°« ^'>'"* - t"*' -- wl^S

E« HIPPARD, Youngstown, Oiaio.

-THE

m) SI FED BOILER

is the only boiler ttiat will keep a steady
heat in a greenhouse ail night without
attention. No more sitting up all night
to Iceep a good fire. Further informa-
tion on application.

GORTON & LIDGERWOOD CO.

96 LIBERTY STREET, NEW YORK.

GQEEPODSE BE0T!|I6 RND VE)ITIL|ITI|lli,

Horticultural Architecture and Building.

ESTABLISHED 1844.

233 Mercer Street, • NEW YORK.

FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS.

NINETEEN SIZES.

Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus.

Rosehouses, Greenhouses, Etc., of Iron
Frame Construction erected complettt
or the Structural Iron \Vork ship-
ped ready for erection.

Iron Frame Benches with the
" Perfect Drainage Bench Til»"

— sr Slate Tops.

SEMU 4C. P08XAGE FUR IL,I.t;STRATED CATALOGITE.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

The Agricultural Drain TileBISe^i

j^^j^'^-^-~=^ .^ -— :_^^^^^~U^^^ ough equipment and superior clay win prndure. Tile dr

UACKSOm*

, are the vert
, . , , . , •^'— ■ —"•J iwiic experience, thor-

ough equipment and superior clay win pindii,e. Tile drained land is
the earliest, easiest worked and most producti\e. Make also Sewer Pipe,
t tiiniiit-y Tops, Bed and tli-e Brick, Oven Tile and Supply Mortar Colors,
Cement, Plaster, Lime, etc. Write for what youwant. 90 Third Ave*

Mention the Florists' Exchanee when wrlttne

BOILERS

^1^^ STEAM AND HOT Water. ^^I^^

FOR GREENHOUSES.

The LARGEST VARIETY. Our CATA-
LOGUE and PRICES will Interest You.

OiZER 50 YEKRS

EXPERIENCE.

INIEimiTIONlL HEITER GO. :t'I;>°K:

BRANCHES:
237 Water Street, New York. | 88 £. Lake Street, Chicago, III.
IffentlOD the Florlsu' Exchanire when w.Htt..w 47 Union Strut, Boston.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

EXCLUSIVELY

A Greenhouse Heater.

Specially adapted for the work.
Easy to erect. Simple in opera-
tion. Economical as to consump-
tion of fuel. Send for catalogue
and list of prices.

MYERS & CO.

(Established 1849.)

1518-1320 So. 9th St., Philadelphia.

'....T:E3iE.... ^^^^^

SCOLLAY BOILElr

FOR

GreenHouse HealiDg, ElcH

HOT WATER OR STEAM.

! Fakmington, Conn., March'9, 1S9I>.
" The Invincible Boiler you placed In my Carnation
houses has given great satisfaction. I did not have to
run the boiler hard even when the thermometer stood
18 deg. below zero. Il has proved * Invincible' Inlevery
respect." Hugh Chksnky, Florist.

SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE AND PRICE LIST.
Estimates Cheerfully Qlven.

"INVlNCIliLK."

Mention the Florlslo

JOHN A. SCOLLAY,

74 and 76 Myrtle Ave., Brooldyn, N.Y.

Z^AChange when writing.

94

THB F=I-0RISTS' Exchrnge.

■js. i.syo.

SELECT FLORISTS'

See our wholesale list (sent on"aBP'":y.'0*'^ for full

Une of select seeds for Bloris^l'o Ij Gardeners

6M.-i.B'8 A8rgK, white, pink and lavender, trade pkl. Mionosbttk Deflancc and Golden Macbet, trade pkt.

25c • OZ #1 50 ■ IvC-; OZ dU,

KE\vUAYiiREAK'AsTBB,flnesheIl-pInk,trftUepkt.25c.; Pktcnia, California Glante, trade pkt. 50c.; Double

i^oz. 750. . „. . . - 1 -» mn Glant«, trade pkt. fl.OO.

*^"B'eJd."'ti ,{i"'. «0 s 2d.°ruM • """ • V.KBK>,. Mammoth, separate colors, o.. J2.00 ; Mam-

C*KTAT;o*N,SuTMa?BueriteVdepkt.^ ■ motb mixed, oz. *1.5ll.

BEST MILLTBACK MUSHROOM SPAWN ""'"ToSS' MOO

?,'\','a°(%''stfmI''*'"'^ ::::::::::;:::::::::frcsh;baieoV«fpound,:li;5S

TOR trro DUST ■.'.'.■..■........... .barrel of lOO pounds, lfi.25: of 200 pounds, t3.50

TOBACCO soAr.;.:::.:.::..'. .■.■..■.'...• .: '■■' '«»""'■ »° ""-^ ^ p""""'' *^°"

W. C. BECKERT, Seedsman. Allegheny. Pa.

M^nflnn th<^ Florists' Kxrhange when writing ^^^^ _

KttU & KtLLtn nbw ^ork^* city.

Mention th» Florttf Exchange when writing.

THE CEFREY LEHER CO.,

Manufacturers of FloristS* LiCtters. The

best and most artistic letter on tlie market.
(PAT. JAN. 3P, 1893.)

PRICE : — I'/i or 2 inch letters, per hundred .

SPECIALTY:

Floral Metal
Desig:ns ^^

.$1.50

Script letters .... " ... 3.50

THE FLOWER MARKET, Agents.
Office and Factory, 446 Tremont St., Boston, Mass.

CIIAS. L. K.iZOUX, Manager.

Agen's wanted In all large cities. Telephone 716-3 Treiro"!,
MeDtlon the Florists* Exchanee when vritlns.

SPECIALTY:

Prepared ^ ^
Cycas Leaves.

Specialty : Wheat Sheaves.

*#*

WRITE FOR CATALOGUE.

A. HERRMANN

404,406,408, 410, 412 iK ft. ^ " Street,

NEW YORK

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Manufacturer of Metal Floral Designs

Importer and Dealer In Florists' Supplies.

llentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing. ;

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SORRY

BUT

Babies Are Smaller
Prices Get Bigger...

Tbolmmongeaemand for BABY I'llIMIKmES compels us either to sloi> thfir sale or
rnSse our price. Therefore after Fehruary 11th the price will be SIO.UO per 100 for mnall
piniils. PXprcsB, anil «1..'50 per !'.£ iiinileil and not more than 100 to any one party. 5-lnch pots
of Babv Primrose have sold lately In Phllailclphla at $1.00 each and could have been sold by the thousand,
If obtainable If you have not already ordered, you have missed It as we did, by not having 50,000.

/2 Reasons lOhi/ 2/ou Should Srow

THE BABY PRIMROSE

iRt.

Plants begin to bloom when only one Inch high.
Plants In 2-inch pots 3 months ago, now In 6-Inch, carry more than
50 sprays of flowers and will continue to bloom In greater pro-
fusion. It's a perpetual bloomer.
Prominent Philadelphia and New York Florists pay %*Z% per

100 for the sprays.
Baby Primrose requires no forcing and will even bloom Id violet

frames. It le not poisonous.
The flowers remain fresh nearly a month after being cut,
6th. The sterna are long and erect, hence useful for all purposes.
7th. The rosy.lllac flowers are just the right color for all purposea.
For Easter blooming nothing could tie more prufltable or newer.
Tlie more you cut it, the more It blooms.
It is elegant as a pot-plant or for jardinieres.

IT IS MOKE PROFITABLE to grow than rosea or carnations, as
It begins to bloom as soon as bedded and can be cut as wanted.
WE RETUIiN TOUR MONET If you are not satisfied.

Vi PlantMby mall, $1.'^5; 100 by mail, $8.00.

3d.
4th.

5th.

8th.

9th,
lOtb.
11th

12th

A New Sweet=Scented $1000 Calla.

Three years ago the price for a few rootfl of this Calla was $1000. In a few years It will entirely dis-
place the old fashioned Calhi. It Is dwarfer and earlier. The flowers are produced In a profusion,
never before surpassed If entirtled. It lias n senulue, laslinK fragrnnce, all ita own, bnt
Mitnliar to thai of violi-tH or lilicH. Price $6.00 to $1*2.00 i>cr 100; $1.00 to $2.00
per dozen, ninileil. Others ask 8o cts. each.

A New YELLOW Calla, "Lemon Giant

))

Unlike other TELLOW CALLAS so dlfllcult to grow and bloom, this ono grr>wB as readily as a
potato— leaves 12 to 15 inches long by la Inches wide. 75 cts. each) $6.00 per dozen, inniled.

Large bulbs heretofore $1.00 each.

A Break in
Prices on

Needing the room for other novelties, we will cut the prl
J^^Inch pots, ready t(i shift Intn i.irger size; '2 I by mail, for*
ns In this country, Is Invalimble to the florist fur cutting '
and pock'.-iM full ot iiiouey.

50. This grand plant. Introduced by
In a short time It gives barrels full of sprays

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FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Largest Stock in the Country.

All goods up-to-aate and of superior qiialitj'
Write us for prices and other information-
Our new Cdtalogue sent on application to
til ■ trade only.

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.,
50. 52, 54, 56 N. Fourlh St., PHILADaPHIA. Pa
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VIOl-ETS

Thb Califoenia $2.50 per 100 plants.

DKiO«NA Sanderiana, from 3 In. pots, «3.00 per doz.
Haedt Ivy, nice plants, 4^ In. pots. . ... . 1.00

Stock Plants, Chhysanthemum Pennsylvania,

$1.00 per doz. ^ „,, ,

Double Giant Sweet alyssum, from VA In. pott,

$3.00 per 100.

C. EISELE, - Philadelphia, Pa.

nth and JEFFERSON STREETS.
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KVF.RV F-LORIST
OUKllt to II>(!«l'KK

M ■<!« «i. ASS against

FOB PAKTTCrLARS Al>UREBS

JOHN G. ESLER.Sec'y, Saddle River, N.J.

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MONEY MAKER 1898 CROP OZ Trd pkt

MIGNONETTE. Allen's Deflance $1 CO $U :J0

PHLOX, Dr. nana compactft, mixed 150 .20

VERBENA, Mammoth, white, scarleUrnxd 1.50 .20
PHLOX. Dr. grandltl fl. pi., double Phlox LOO .20

PRIMUL\ auricula , ,^ ,, ^25

ONION'S. While Philadelphia, Sliver hklu. 1 lb., $l.i5;

10 Iba. $16.00.
SHELLROAO GREENH)USE CO., GRANGE. MD
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CYCLAMEN PERSICUM

lu bud and bloom. In 5 !uch pots. $3,00 per doz.

P11IMUI.A CHINENSIS

In bud and bloom $1.25 per duz.

KfilCKM&NN B?IOS., Florists,

MIDOI^E: VII^UAtiE. t.. I., N. Y.,

Burougli of Queens, Box 33.

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f^iff?

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI p'Too \

i>cr 100 for nice plants, from

r^lls irm nrl rkliint In t ,.<-.. lii^n.T Kit

A. SLANC & CO., PHILADELPHIA. \

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HAIL

TO CLOSE
OUT QUICK.

SURPLUS

GEKANIUM plants, from 2\i In. pots. 250 Double
Red, best bedding varieties, mixed, $2.00 per 100. The
lot for $1.75. Lio Double White, 125 Single Grant, at
same rate. Rooted cuttings of 10 best varieties.

D. WM. BRAINARD, Florist,
Greenhouses, Pease St., THOMPSONVILLE, CONN.
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WM. MURPHY,

WliolGsalG Carnation Grower.

Write For List of Rooted Cottinqs.

One ot my FlIMIGATORS and a tew Tobacco
stems will keep down Green Fly. SIMPLE,
DURABLE and CHEAP. Price, $1.50.

Station F., CINCINNATI, OHIO.

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Rooted Cuttings of New and
Standard

CARNATIONS.

SEND FOR PRICE LIST

WM. SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Penn.

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CARNATIONS

New Seedlings. Standard Varieties.

one of our Price Lists of
, It win pay you to eend

If you have not received one of our Price Lists of
ROOTEI> CUTTINGS,

K«nUon the PlorlaLs' Exchange when wrltlnc.

for one before ordering.

Ijndy Campbell, Sirnnley While and
Californin Violets.

W. R. SHELM RE,B\,^°iVivondale, Pa.

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OUR SPECIALTY^'^nAR'ETiE? op'"':
CARNATIONS.

Special prices to those who issue lists or buy
to sell again. Let us know what you are likely
to need, and get prices.

CEO. HANCOCK &. SON,

Grand Haven, Mich.

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BooiGii GamatioD emtiios

A No. 1, from sand, of
LIZZIE l«IcGrO"^'".A.3Sr,

for sale for cash at $7.00 per lOCO.

B. F. MUSCHERT, Penn Valley, Pa.

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50,000 GiRHiiioii cuTimes

Ready to ship now, guarantee no disease, and well-
rooted. Flora Hill, $2.00 per 100; «"'"" "" 'ooo.
Vlctor, $1.50 per 100; $12.00 per 1000. ., ....™. ,.^„..,
$1.00 per 100; $8 00 per 1000. Lizzie McGowan, 75 cts.
per too ; $5.00 per lOi

■; $S per 1000.

$18.00 per 1000.

I per 1000. William Scott,

ih ~ ■

CluernrlaB, S« In. pots, $2.50 per 100.
Heliotrope, 2le In. pots. Sl.OO per 100; I
CASH WITH ORDER.

PARK NURSERY, Pottsville, Pa.

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EVANSTON

New Scarlet Carnation.

We are the originators of this fine sport of
Tidal Wave. Have tried it 3 years. Is one
of our best sellers in red carnations among
commission bouses and our home trade.

Rooted cuttings ready February 1.

Price, %^ per loo; JS6o per looo.

Cash with the order. Address.

M. WIELAND,

1917 Maple Avenue, EVANSTON, ILLS,

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MAUD ADAMS

(NIQUET.)

Deep clear cerise of « very pleasing shade
under any light ; most attractive color of its
class; a large, bold, handsome tlower. with
extra strong stem, 18 to 24 inches high; with
good calyx and exceedingly free flowering.

The flowers sold in New York market last
season and the present one at $8.00 per ICO. It
was one of the sensations iu cut flowers the
whole season. Certificated New York Florists*
Club, 1898. Ready March 1st.

PKICES:-S!2.00 per doz, (Sis at same rate.)
$10.00 per 100 (50 at same rate). $73.00 per
1 000 {;i5U at same rate). For sale by

FRANK NIQUET, PatGhogue,N.Y.

— OK —

JOHN N. MAY, E. G. HILL. & CO..
Summit, N. J. Richmond, Ind.

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ROOTED CUTTINGS OF

CARNATIONS

Rooted cool and taken from
plants that were not forced.

All Leading Novelties

and Standard Varieties.

■

Send in a list ot your wants and get
lowest quotations lor first-class stuff.

Pr^lCE LIST NOW READY.

GRALLERT & C9., Colma, Cal.

SAN MiVTEO CO.

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NEW SEEDLING

CARNATIONS

FOR isyo

MARY A. RAKER. A large, full white flower
of splendid form, nicely frlngi-d and very fragrant,
strong calyx, never bursTs and loug still stem sup-
porting flower ; habit same as McGowan but more
vigorouB, blooming earlier and more abundantly;
Is a good summer bloomer and altogether a money
making variety.

ANNA C. EASTBURN. A very double, snow-
white, nicely fringed, hlgti hiint flower, with strong
calyx; very fragrant, habit elect and one of the
most vigorous growers with long, stiff stem, a
steady bloomer and excellent keeper; ifl.sOper doz.;
»8.()0per 100; *7ti,tXtpt'r ir^Hl i.'iO at IMO rate. Heady
March lat. I also have the following varieties:
Portia; Scott; McGowaii; Tidal Wave; Cartledge;
liose Queen; I^ndorado: ^l-W per IfO; *12.fiU per 1000.
IJuttercuj*. i-J.'iO per iiw; f^i'.i (i per KKK); Empresa
and Bon Ton. %^.m per 100; iflu.Oii per lOi'O.

€11 1 1 AV iQ ^'^'^^- ('>.00 per 10(0; 3H Inch pots, $13.00

9 in I LA A perl(^). Cnsh with order.

LOUIS B.EAS]OUeN,KeRnattSq. Pa.

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We are a straight shoot and aim to grow into a vigorous plant.

A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN. SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAU

fOL. XI NO. 5

NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 4, 1899.

One Dollar Per Year

NOW READY!

We offer the very finest quality of

In Ave separate colors — White, Pink, Scar-
let, Yellow and Crimson. The strain we
offer is one of the very finest obtainable,
and bulbs are of large size and first-class
quality in every respect.

TUBEROUS-ROOTED

BEGONIAS

Now is the time to start bulbs for Early Spring Sales.

Make fine selling Spring Stock. Nothing so showy. SINGLE, five colors as
named above, $3.00 per 100. DOUBLE, five colors as named above, $5.00 per
100. If you use these in large quantities, write us for special prices.

GLOXINIAS

Finest strain Erbcta Htbkida Crassi-
FOLIA, large-flowered, erect growing
type — finest strain in existence. All

colors mixed, $4.00 per 100 ; in separate colors — White, Eed, Blue, Red Bordered

Blue, White Bordered Blue, $5.00 per 100.

The above prices are as low as first-class stock can be furnished.
Bulbs offered for less than these prices must be at tiie expense of qual-
ity, either as regards the size of the bulb or the strain offered. Florists
will find this stock exceptionally good value at the prices named.

F. R. PIERSON CO.

TARRYTOWN-ON-HUDSON, NEW YORK.

Mf ADDEN S SPECIALS

All sizes. 3 ill. pots, W
iOO per 100. la ID.

^ Sweet Peas

SPECIAL. lOlbs. Euk-
ford's best mixed, for
$2.00.

Boston Fern. iV

pans, $4.00 each.

Asparagus Sprengeri ^^^""t^

^^""^■"■"^"■^~^^^^^"^^~ from 3
\u. puts, $10(10 per lOU.

l/ontioc Be'moreana and Forsterlana.
IXPIIllaa Kxira lari?e 2 id. pots. $12.01)
^^^^~~" perlOO. SeedliuKS, $600perl00

Japanese Liiiums ^ '° " """'

Auratums 84.00 per lO'l

Kubrums 4 00 per 100 '

Albums 6.011 per 100

Melpomenes 4.00 per 100

ClaHiAliie 1'HE: BKTDG for forclDg.
OldUIUlUa J5.00 per 1000.

Porn Qnnroc Mixed varieties.
t CI II vjpui CO Extra large package,
^^^^^■"^■■^^^^ sufficient to produce
from 3000to.5000 plants. Postpaid for $1. '

Flower Seeds "'■'^S^t^'^"'

Complete assortment. ..$4.00 per 1000

Lawn Grass Seed 'fJ^oLn^g" I

Pint boxes $3 00 per 100

Quart boxes 5.00 *'

2Qiiart boxes 10.00 "

Caladium Esculentum

8 to 9 in

$.').U0 per 100.

r'tjr-oc D*\/r\lil4-a Orders booked now for Spring delivery. Imported stems.
^yCdh KCVUIULd j9 QO per 100 lbj.i $80.00 per 1000 lbs.

G,rii»f\t\nti\!e. \ff>'fi\nt\\ttit> Japanese Umbrella Pine ; perfectly hardy
OCIttUUpil^'s V crLICIIIdLd Grand importation of fine shapely plants
"— ^-^^^— ^^— ^^-^^— ^^— 2 to3ft. high, $2.B0each. i

EillEB!iQ|IG.|QliFflDDE|l«"^^"^°PitGllli[&inaDlla

UNITED STATES EXOTIC NUKSERIE^, Short Hills, N.J.

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KENTIA SEED

THAT WILL GROW

Just to hand, 75 cases containing 4000 seeds each of

KENTm BELiBEHHI It KENTIfl FOBSTEPIIB

Every seed shows strong, fresh germs, and should germinate rOO percent.

Per case of 4000 seeds, $t 8.00
Per 1000 seeds. $5 Per 10,000 seeds $40

FRESH
CROP
SEED

per limo per .WOO, per 10,000

I,AX.4.NIA BORBONICA $3 60 $10 00 $19.00

COCOS WEDOELIANA 8.00 36.00 60.00

ASPARAGVS SpreilKerl 8.00 3i.O0

Plumosus Nanus, true $1,26 8 100; $10 a 1000.

MIGSiOKJETTE, Allen's Defiance, largetr. pkt. 25c.;5pkt8. $1
ASTERS, Seiuple's BrancIilnK, white, lavender, oz. lb.

pifik crimson or mixed $1.00 $10.00

Vlck's Branctalng, mixed colors 60 6.00

SMILAX SEED 86 ».60

1 S'WEET PEA, Eckford's Cbolcest Mixed 05 .30

We guarantee that these seeds are of high vitality and trui to name.

Erect types, finest strains. $3.00 per ICO
$25 00 per 1000.

GLOXINIAS

CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO.

501 and 503 W.

I 0«.t« o* Tflephonc %■

loin 91. 1 4uii 18th. n>

Y.CITY.

Importers. Exporters and Growers' Agents ol SEEDS, BULBS and PLANTS.

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PCWI MAr'Pn (Ward). A grand maroon-scarlet, an early, profuse, constant
ulvn Vt I'lAwCU bloomer, habit similar to McGowan but stiffer stems ; color
—^^^^-^— a brilliant rich deep scarlet, heavily overlaid with maroon.
The most profitable darli qarnation we ever giew, and one of the best selling
flowers we have.

Gil fDiWD (DoRNEB). A large long Stemmed bright scarlet, free, profuse,
• Il« LKAiIlC and constant bloomer. It comes into bloom early and yields
^— ^— ^— ^— "^^^^ both quality and quantity ; stem long and stiff from the
beginning to end of season. No other scarlet will equal it. Tested three years and
proved all right as a commercial variety.

Price on above two, $2.00 per dozen ; $ 1 0.00 per 1 00 ; $75.00 per 1 000. "%

ACM'I AnilP7 (Ward). A fine 2^ to 2% inch bloom on 16 to 24 inch stems.
lICll Iv IIlflllQf4 Color a m ignifloent cardinal-maroon, as brilliant and rich as
^— ^— ^^^^^^— the cardinal flower; habit similar to Scott, and as free a
bloomer as Portia. A magnificent vivid brilliant flower.

Al AnPD Purest snow-white, 2% to 3 inch blooms, on strong stems, dwarf
ULAvlCIV habit, resembling Snowden; early prolific bloomer. The purest
^—^^^^^ white carnation in existence, and valuable for side benches where a
low grower Is required.

Price on last two varieties, $ 1000 per I 00, as stocks are limited.

f\ t Q{\f\ T* A t * 4- ^il' contain 46 paKes of cuts and descrlptioDS of

vJUr loV" 1 THUS LilSl many new and valuable novelties In Geraniums,

Carnations, Cannas. Chrysanthemums, Oahllas. Callas,
sa well as various novelties too numerous to mention. You will need our Catalogue when
you make out your list ot Novelties for 1899. It Is now KOlne to Press.
.Send your name and address to

THE COTTAGE GARDENS, Queens, N.Y.

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96

The F'LORists' Exchange.

ITipiEWHITSFOBPBODT

ORDER THESE ITEMS NOW. "

Trd. pkt.

Aireratitni, very dwarf blue fU 15

AlyH^uin, Ijiicle Oeiii, dwarf white lU

Aiiipelopsis Veircbii. Japan Ivy lb. ,$1.50 10

Aster, Queen of Market* wblie ( Tbe ) 20

purpIe^FlKSTV 20

mixed < of all. ) 15

temple's Branchinsr, white

" pink )

" " lavender

Choice..

30
30

oz.

$0 40

25

15

75

75

50

1 50

1 5U

I 50

Trd. pkt.
Beeonln, Tuberous rooted, single. ..$4) 50

Vernon 25

Centiiurca Gynmocarpa 15

*' Candidlsslma 40

Cobftea Scandens 15

Drncfena Indlvlsa (In pod8) . 15

Cyclamen Persicuni, grand strain... 30
" " Giganteum,

100 eeeds, *1 00.

0 rev i 1 1 ea Robusta 15

Ileliolrope, Lemolne's Giant, very

large lieaJa 50

1 pom (Fa Grandlflora, Moonflower.... 15
.Lobelia. Crystal Palace Coinpacta.. iiO

" crimson Strain

30

1 50

**

" mixed J

SO

1 25

oz.

Trc

pkt.

oz.

Migrnouetle. Machet, select stock..

$0 15

10 60

Defiance, very large spikes..

ffi

1 (111

to 50

MnsaEnsete 100 seeds. $100..

2 00

Phlox Drulnmondll. large fl'g, mix. .

15

50

35

Nana Conipacta..

30

mixed

30

1 50

1 25

Primula Obconica Grandlflora

5(1

Fetiinin, Blotched and Striped

as

1 Oil

" Grandlflora, mixed

50

40

Salvia Splcudens

25

1 50

15
511

40

3 00

Stock, Snott-flake

50

Toreuia Foiirnierl and Balllonl

25

1 75

Verbena, Elliott's Mammoth

25

1 50

^ WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, 54 Dey St., New York.

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LILY OF THE VALLEY

THE CREAM OF THE MARKET! **

Berlin Strain. 1000 in a case. $12.00 per 1000 F. O. B. cars N. Y. Terms, Net Cash

This \'alley It, guaranteed to produce lar^e bells and abundant foliage

F. W. O. SCHMITZ, - = Jersey City, N. J.

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NOTE THE SI^E !

Per 100

LILIUM AURATUM, $5.50

LILIUM SPECIOSUM ALBUM - - 6.00
LILIUM SPECIOSUM RU3RUM, - 6.00

Above sizes very scarce this year.

aSTEB SEED

White Branching (Semple's), $ 1 .00 per oz.
Pink " " 1.00 "

Queen of the Marl<et, white, 50 "

True and select stock ; price per pound on application.

HARKY A. BUINYARD,

nl"u*iactuTeTsA"ge„t. ' 42 Wsst 28th S t. . NEW YORK.

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CORTLANDT ST.
Uentloo th* Flortsti' Ezehanss whan wriUni.

»| STUMPP & WALTER CO.'S |

I High Grade Florists' Flower Seeds

THE TRUE ALLEN'S DEFIANCE MIGNONETTE.

Price per packet* SO cts., per ounce, !|^1.50.

Aster

Trd. Pkf. Oz.
Queen of the Market, white. , . . J0.15 $0.00
*• ■' " rose, crim-

son, light blue, dark blue,

or mixed 15 .75

'* Semple's Uranching, white,
pink, crimson, lavender, pur-
ple <T mixed 25

CenjniireuOdorata, Alargarltae (pure

white)

C'en t a II rea GyniDocarpa

Lobelia, Crystal Palace Erecta Com-

pacta ,

Petunia, Giant fringed, single

Pblox Drummoudi, Graf Gero

mixed per?^ oz.,50 cts.

Pblox Drummoudi, I^ana com-
pacta, Fireball

.25
.10

1.00

1.75
5U

1.75

2.50

Pblox Drummoudi

Trd. Pkt.
Nana com-

pacta, Snowball |0.25 $2,()0

Phlox Drummoudi, '" ~

- - _ , Nana com-

pacta,mixed „. ^..,„

Salvia, Nanacompacta. ^

Sniilax 15 .40

Verbena, Superb Mammoth Mixture. .25 l.iiO

^ „ ^ Oz- Ll>-
Sweet Peaw, Extra Early Blanche

Ferry 10 .50

Miss Blanche P'eriy... ,10 .51)

Blanche Burpee Id .Mi

Countess or liadnor . . .in .60

Emily Henderson in .m

Katharine Tracy m .50

Princess Beatrice 10 .r.0

Dark Lavender-. .10 1.00

IH inches long, neat, strong and durable, suitable for
Hyacinths, }-uchBlaB, etc., in pots, jl.tU per lOCO.

HYACINTH STAKES

Send for Quarterly Catalogue of Seeds, Etc, C

STUMPP & WALTER CO., SO Barclay Street, NEW YORK. |

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EEDS for Profit
Sweet Peas I

Catalogue oi

4 WEEBER & DON,

.■))) 114 Chambers St., Ni

i ^b florists'

IlJ floheu

^^ SEEPS it^ia^wa ^•««' £

T. Wholesale Catalogue on application. X

*^t^r'W%^^ B RAM {Seed Merchants "^

and Growers. ^

lew York City. .J

M*.nil(.n tt\p Fliirlstf Hlxchanere when

& FRESH FROM AUSTRALIA.

ARAUCAm mmk seed

Sure to t/erminate. Directions given,
If desired, how to grow successfullT,
Per lOU, Sl.OO; 1000, Sr.-'SO,
delivery included. ^

ASPARAGUS PLTTMOSUS NANUS f 1.25

SPRENGERI 1.00

LATANIA BORBONICA SEED 40

COCOS WEDDELIANA 1.00

PA.NDANUS UTILIS 1.25

Prices of Palm Seeds Include delivery.
TUBEROSE. PEARL EXCELSIOR, large

bulbs (will be scarce), 4.6 Inch 1,00

3-J " 50

TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS- Doz.

Finest strain, 5 separate colors 50

" mixed 40

Double, grand flowers, 5 colors, separate .85

" mixed 75

GLOXINIAS, brilliant colors, mixed 50

FANCY LE,\VED CALADIUM, large VI

bult>s. J1.75 adoz. ; $12 a lOO. Smaller 1.00

1000
$10.00
6.50
2.50
8.50
10.00

7.00
3.50
100
300
2.50
6.00
5.50
3.50

7.00

Send for our New List of Spring and Summer Stock.

H. H. BERGER &. CO., 47 Barclay St., N.Y.

Established 1878.
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ESTABLISHED 1802

ThORBURN'S
SEEDS

NOW rcady:
Special Price List of

CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS
FOR FLORISTS

FREE ON APPLICATION

J.MJHORBURN&CO.

(late of IS John Street)

36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK

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RdLKER's Flower Seeds!

Write foriegs Catalogue to. AUGUST ROLKER &. SONS, S2 Dey St., New York

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$250.00 WORTH OF CABBAGES

RAISED FROIM ONE POVI«D OF

VAN NAMEN'S

EKGGlsior OulGli Warn M

Late, large, round, solid white heads.

Price, postage prepaid, per ounce. 25 els.; per
1^ lb., 75cta.; per lb., $2.50. Special price
on larger quantity.

KENTIA SEED.

BELMOREANA, per 100, |0.65 ; 1000, |4.50.
FORSTERIANA, " ,65 " 4..50.

Catalogue of Roses and Spring Flowering
Bulbs Now Ready.

C. H. JOOSTEN, ""p"'-^^^' 193 fireenwich St., New York.

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Weight
24V. lbs

February 4, 1899.

Xhb F=i_orists'

■XCHHNGB.

97

Pointe and inforindtioa from seedsmen, andall
Interested in this column, solicited. Address
Editor Seed Trade, care of Florists' Ex-
change, P. O. Box 1697. New York.

AMERICAN SBBD TRADB ASSOCIATION

E. B. Clark. Milford, Conn. .President; Jos.
A. BoLGlANO, Baltimore. First Vice-President;
Albert McCullough, Cincinnati, Second
Vice-President ; S. F. Willabd. Wethersfleid,
Conn , Secretary and Treasurer.

Rahway, N. J. — Wm. H. Brunning,
wbo has been identified wltli the seed
tradefora number of years, latterly with
Weeber & Don, New Yorlt, has started in
business here, dealing in seeds, bulbs,
plants, implements and supplies.

A Washington (D. C), paper says:
The contractors who are supplying the
Department of Agriculture with seeds for
the Congressional distribution have their
force organized and are sending the seeds
out. The girls employed by the contrac-
tors work by the piece, earning from $4
to $8 a week, according to their ability.
Some of the girls All as high as 13,500
packets in eight hours, others closing
11,000 in eight hours, which breaks all
records for hand work.

St. Paal. — From present indications
the wholesale trade for 1899 will be one
of the best on record. Inquiries tor all
varieties of seed would indicate a general
shortening up of stock in several lines
with the hope of cleaning up all old sur-
pluses and opening the way for a still
better business in 1900. Beans are a
short crop in general with the most no-
ticeable deficiency in Valentines. Onion
seed still maintains its equilibrium
though sudden inflations of prices may
be a feature of the market later. Onion
sets will share in the general rise and
prices mount skyward ere many moons.
The whole tendency of the seed market
is bullish, in marked contrast to the
bearish movements of two seasons.

Veritas.

European Notes.

" Asltappearsthatweare not going to
have any cold weather this Winter, we
propose to commence sowing our stock
seeds tor Autumn crops at once." That
is how the growers feel just now, Mr.
Editor, and, remembering how the later
sowings were punished by the drought
of last year (and to a lesser extent in
1897) it is not easy to convince the
growers that such sowings are prema-
ture.

The'Hexpense of raising stock seeds,
even of standard varieties, is great, while
the value of stock seeds of novelties can-
not in these days of novelty hunting be
over-estimated. It will therefore be cold
comfort to the merchant who has pro-
duced, or procured, such stock seeds, to
learn when the Winter is over, that " we
had a sharp frost last night which cut all
the young seedlings to the crowns."

Another difficulty caused by the ab-
sence of frost is the activity of the pests,
insect and otherwise, that prey upon
vegetation. Take the case of some of
the carrot growers in Germany, who are
loud in their complaints of the destruc-
tion now being wrought by mice upon
the young roots, especially as the lively
rodent is very much of a connoisseur and
only caies for the choicer strains.

From Italy and various parts of
France growers are complaining of the
ravages of worm and grub, and all of us
desire at least 20 degrees of frost forth-
with. As it is, with the exception of
southern Russia, the whole of Europe is
enjoying (?) a variety of Turkish baths
with variations.

It is somewhat remarkable that in
spite of the mild weather the demand for
onion bulbs is much better than it has
been for several years. The prices real-
ized are so high that growers are selling
out all along the line, and it is quite safe
to predict a shortage of several of the
popular varieties next season. The trade
in onion seed is also much brisker, and
there will be very little to carry over.
European Seeds.

Calendars Received.

"' We beg to acknowledge receipt of hand-
some calendars for 1899 from H. G.
Faust &Co., Philadelphia; Otto Febrlin,
Galveston, Tex.; J. Steckler Seed Co.,
New Orleans, La.

100,000 GERANIUMS

Fine stock, 2^ inch pots, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. We can supply
Geraniums in targe quantities m good varieties, uiiigleand double. Send for list
of varieties.

CHRVSANTHEMUIIIIS.

Nice j'oung stock, 2}^ in. pots, good vars. for cut flowers, all eolor8,|«2.5oaioo.

FUCHSIAS.

Double and single, best varieties, from 2J^ inch^pots, $2.50 per lOO.

ROSBS.

Cold grown, 2>^ inch pots, good varieties. Sa.sojper loo. $20.00 per 1000.

9IISCEI.I.ANCOUS.

Per 100

Alyssntn, double white variety, $2.30

AKeratum 2.50

Bes:onta (fiowerinfi) 3.00

Bine Daisy 3.00

Cupbea 2.S0

Coleus 1.50

Dracaena Indivlsa 2.50

Rnssellia Juncea 2.50

Per 100

Gre-villea! Robusta $2.30

Hibiscus 2. so

Heliotrope 2.30

91e:xican Primrose 2.50

Palms, Lat. Borbonica S3.00-6.00

Boston S-word Fern 4.00-8.00

Callas (Little Gem) 2.50

Salvia 2.50

Our New Wholesale Catalogue is just out of press and will be mailed upon application.

Correepondence Solicited.
Special Prices on Large Orders.

McGregor BROS., Springfield, Ohio.

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usincss Paper
tisincss
'Florists' Exchange

O A lU lU A C AUSTRIA. perl00,$2.
W>^ l« l«>%0 ITALIA, per 100,12.00.

Mixed lot of Au3trla and Italia. |1.50per 100. f.o.b.

here. Some of these are growing, all of them

with live roots. Cash with order.

C S. XAIX, - Brunswick, Ga.

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SURPLUS STOCK OF

GLADIOLUS

1800 white and light Florists' mixture, $100

the lot.
3400 Kose and Pinli. $6 per 100, or $150 the lot.
2300 Choice Mixed, $5.00 per 100, or $90 the lot.

The above are all l8t size bulb8. Have also
lot of 2d size r)uU>s for out-door planting of
above colors, Price on application.

CASH WITH ORDER, PLEASE.

WM. A. FINGER, Hicksville, L.I. N.Y.

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ALM

CZf / FRESH

e:^^^^^ ON HAND

100 1000 3000
Cocos \Veddeliaiia....$1.00 $8.00 $,^2.50
Kentin. Belmoreana . 1.00 e-W 17 50
Latania Borbonicn... .50 2-50 6.50

PaDilanas Utilis 1.50 li!.50 36.00

Araucaria Excelsa... 1.00 7.50
Asparagns Pluinosus

I Nana 8 1,25 10 00

Dracaena IiidlviHa per oz.. 50 eta.

J. L. SCHILLER, 404 E. 34th St. k'ew York.

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WATER LILIES -AQUATICS

W/E offer a fall
1,' , .^ *'* line of Hardy

■ V / ^ -^^ aad Tender Njinph-

]J^'r- -^^ *^^' Lotus and Vic-

'j-^ - - .1 "^^^ torlas, for all pur-
poses, decoration,
display and for cut
flowers. We make
« ^2SHWH^^^ a specialty of these
■^ ■■*^ — ■■— '■=-i=- favorites, and our
collections In both
hardy and tender
sorts are unsurpas-
sed- We are pleased
to furnish estimates
and offer practical
suggestions for
planting large or
small poods, to In-
tending purchasers.

HENRTA.DREER,

Philadelphia, Pa
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Richardia Alba Macnlata

(Spotted Calla) and

Amorphophallus Rivieri

Fine large bulbs. Prices on application.

HENRY MICHEL, - Marion, Ind.

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"KLONDYKE" COSMOS

Entries now booked for Seed of crop
1899. Present delivery, trade packets only,
$1.00 each. Cash with order.

A. W. SMITH, - Americus, Ga.

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JNO. F. CROOM & BRO.

GROWERS OF

TUBEROSES and CALADIUMS

MAGNOLIA, N. C.

Please write to us in regard to your wants.

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I PLANT SEED GO. |

I

Wliolesale Merclianls.

^ ^^^^ ST* LOUIS* (Mt^t^t^ yiif
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Special Offer of NEW CROP SEEDS

' Grown at our own Farms at Orange. Cai.

Delivery latter part of this month.
Japanese Imperial lUorniuff Glory. Oz., 25

cts.; lb., $1.00; 5 Ihs.. $4.00. This is one of the finest
strains ever brought to this country, having been
grown from especially selected stock seed gathered
In various parts of Japan by our own agent there.

Allegheny Hollybock. Selected mixture, oz.,
$1.00; lb,, $10. Separate colors, oz., $1.10; lb., $12.
(Red, Black-Red, Maroon, Salmon, Shell-Plnk). This
new race of Hollyhocks is the most valuable of
recently ntroduced seed novelties. Of perpetual
blooming habit, flowers larger, handsomer, and of
vastly more delicate texture than the older sors.

Sniilax. Oz.,25cts.; lb., $2.50.

Sweet Peas. Only three varieties left. Special
low prices of large quantities to close them out.
Celestial and Extra Earlv Blanche Ferry, lb., 40 cts.;
10 lbs., $S.Oi'. Cupid fwhite). lb.. 80 cts.; 10 lbs., $7.50-

NOTE:— Upon larger quanti'Ies than are priced above,
write for our special l(jw quotations.

JACKSON & PERKINS COM^/e^y^r^:

Wholesale Seed Growers and Nurserymen. Send

for Price List of Roses, Clematis, Shrubs, Trees, etc.

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LOW PRICES

On Privet, Ampelopsis Veitchii,
and Clematis Paniculata»

Field grown. Prices given on appHcatlon. All the
above iu large quantitlfs.

The Elizabeth Kursery Co., Elizabeth, N. J.

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gH.W. BUCKBEEs

5 SEED SPECIALIST, ji

■ Rocfcford Seed Farms^^ ■
H i^^Forest Gty Greenliotises. JJ

■ Lock Box 811, ROCKFORD, ILL. J
H Special Prices Upon Application. »

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UTANIA BORBONICA

Fresh, new crop,
W2.00 per 1000, for cash.

ABELE BROS., Florists, New Orleans, La.

5;0 JOSEPH STREET,
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I EXTRA CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS. |

^ List fr«e on application. r

i FRED. ROEMER, 8««d tfrow^r, «^ i

= Qaedlinburg, Qermany. 3

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Established 1871.

Incorporated 1890.

COX SEED CO.

CALIFORNIA SEEDS A SPECIALTY,

Growers of Onion. Lettuce, Carrot, Sweet
Peas, Asters and Cosmos.

34 Gansevoort St.,

NEWyORK.

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411.413,415 SansomeSt.,

SIN FRtNGISGO.

TRY RICE'S SEEDS

WHOLESALE ONLY.

Write for onr '99 Calendar and Trade Catalogue.

JEROME B. RICE & CO.,

CAMBRIDGE VALLEY SEED GARDENS.
Cambridge, N. Y.

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GLADIOLUS

A mixed lot will be closed out cheap, about SO
bushelB of bulbs, bulblets and spawn. Samples of each
eize mailed for 10 cents.

Descriptive Catalogue and Wholesale Price Llat of
Ornamental Nursery Stock for all In the trade.

SAIVIUEL C. MOON, Morrisville.Pa.

BOCKS COUNTY.
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S SPECIAL SEEDS 5

jl For the FLORIST and GARDENER. {{

■ Send for Wholesale Catalogue. . . ■

S J0HXS07« & SXOKES, 5

■ 217-219 Market St., Philadelphia. ■

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SPEGIiL SEED UND BULB OFFER

100 1000

Freesia Bulbs, MtoH in. In dlam $0.65 ^.00

^ to W in. m diam 45 3.50

Calla Bulbs, dry Call, grown doz.

Mam., 2 In. and overln dlam fl.40 9.50 90.00

Extra size, \^ to 1% in. In dlam.. 1.00 6.50 60.00

First size, IW to 1^ In. In dlam., 70 5.00 45.00

Second size, l to \'^ in. In dlam. . 60 4.50 40.00

Fresh Seed, giant flowered (?yclninen.6 colors and

mixed, 60c. per 100 seeds; *4.50 per 1000 seeds.
DracEeena Indivisn. fS.OOperlb.; 20c. a 1000 seedB,
GreTilIea Robusta, $3.50 per lb.; 40 cts. per oz.
For prices of Pansy and other Florists seeds, send for
wholesale price list.

N.Y. MARKET GARDENERS' ASS'N,

281 SIXTH AVENUE. (P. 0. Box 2341), NEW YORK.
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The Florists' Exch7=[nge.

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Bridesmaid
..Excelled..

BY THIS NEW ROSE ,«svwNN\N\«»&SiS&>

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FORMERLY CALLED

mS5 CLARA BARTON.

Tliis is 11 sport from Cntberine Mt^rmet.

After rigid tests during the last two years,

we are able to state:
I— That its color is a rich, glowing ptak, darker

than Bridesmaid.
II — That it is an excellent keeper, and sells over

the counter better than Bridesmaid.
Ill — That it is a most prolific bloomer with all

perfect buds.
Plants in 2% inch pots ready for delivery after
February 1 ,

PRICE: $15 per 100; SO at 100 rate;

$125 per 1000; 250 at 1000 rate.

HOFFMEISTER FLORAL CO.

813 Elm Street,

-CINCINNATI, OHIO.

■ ROBT. CRAIG & SON,

E gosEs, pgims, gsotons,

...CARNATIONS.,
■nd Novelties In Decorative Plants,

Market and 49tli Sts., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

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YELLOW RAMBLER, l^r:,^^S^.

and PAUL NEYRON, $8.00 per loo. Also a fine assortment in cellar
for immediate shipment of HARDY ROSES.

Japanese Haples, 15c. Deutzia Gracilis, 5c.

HIRAM T. JONES, Union County Nurseries, ELIZABETH, N.J.

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Bassett & Washburn's

ROOTED CUTTINGS OF

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^v^^^^^w^^^w,

ROSES m
CARNATIONS

Are as Good as can be Grown and Free from Any Disease.

W* shall have a nice lot of PLANTS later.
Place your orders early II you wish the best.

We Guarantee what we say.
Orders filled In rotation.

BASSETT & WASHBURN,

Qreenhouses and Residence,
HINSDALE. ILL.

Long Distance 'Phone No, 10.

Store, 88 Wabash Ave.,
^ CHICAGO. ILL.

Long Distance 'Phone Main 223.
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ROSES.

100 1000

Meteor $1.50 $12.50

Bridesmaid 1.50 12.50

Bride 1.50 12.50

Perle 2.00 17 50

Kaiserin 2 0.) 17.50

CARNATIONS.

PINK. 1(10 1000

Triumph $1.50 $12.50

Wm. Scott 1.00 7.50

Painted Lady 4.00 35.00

Da.vbreak 1,50 12.50

Ars.vie 4.00 35 00

MrR. Frances Joost. 5.00 50.00

McBurne.v 150 12. SO

RED.

Dazzle 4.00 ,S5.00

.Jubilee 2.00 17.50

Portia 1.00 7.50

Bon Ton 4.00 35.00

MAROON.

Empress 4.00 35.00

WHITE.

Flora Hill 1.50 12.50

Marj Wood 5.00 40.00

The largest ana best White Carnation
that la grown. lias a strong ntlff stem
and a constant bloomer. Sell In the
market to-day for nearly double any
other White Carnation we handle.

Evelina 4.00 35.00

White Cloud 4.00 85.00

VARIEGATED-WhIte and Red.

Mrs. Geo. Bradt 5.00 40.00

Psyche 4.00 85.00

Armazlndy 2 00 17.50

YEI.I.OW.

Mayor Pingree 2.00 17.50

Gold Nugget G.OO 50.00

New Rose Admiral Dewey.

The number of varieties of rosee grown
comniercially at the present time is very
limited, and any addition to the listof a
strictly fiist-claf s, long-stimmed, easy
to grow rose is sure to be appreciated.
John H. Taylor, of ISay Side, L. I., will
thi.s year send out his sport from Mme.
CarolineTe8tiiut,and towhich hehasnow
given ihe name Admiral Uewey. We re-
centl.v saw the several houses devtited to
this rose at Mr. Taylor's establisliment,
and it is undoubtedl.v an actiuisiiion, its
color being unlike that of any other of
the standard varieties. It is a vcr.v deli-
cate blush-pink, shading to white, and
shows up well under artificial light. The
Ijuds are globular in shape, fragriiiit. and
develop into very large tlbweis, remain-
ing full in the center and retaining the
delicate color. It is a good keei)ei", the
petals being very Heshy, wilh lots of sub-
stance, sterns can be cut from 24 to 30
inches in length.

As grown here the plants are set rath-
er close, no blind wood bt ing ever pro-
duced. The temperature maintained is
the same as that given Brideand Brides-
maid. After a flower is cut the stock
breaks a\\'ay again freely, and 'every
shoot carries u flower. The plants are
all strong and vigorous. One bench
planted as late as September wis show-
ing up very well for so late, proving
that with either early or late planting,
the variety can be grown successfully.

We were much impressed with therose
all round, the habit of plant, size of
flower, length of stem, delicate color and
fragrance, all helping to make it first-
class.

Bride and Bridesmaid as grown here
show remarkable vigor. Some benches
are in their second year; others in their
fourth year, and one house of Bride,
which was particularly good, is in its
eighth season. Bridesmaid on the four-
year-old plants are magnificent; their
color, size and length of stem being all
that could be wished for. American
Beaut.v all show a strong, clean growth,
as do .Meteor. Mr. Taylor's rosea are
well known in New York for their excel-
lence, and a visit to his greenhousescon-
vinces one of the superior quality that
can be cut from plants grown year after
year.

Cattleyas and cypripediums are also
grown here in quantities and show care-
ful management.

Grafted Roses for Forcing: Purposes.

I would say, first of all. I have no axe
to grind in the way of a big stock for
sale behind this communication; my
only purpose Is to call attention to the
long neglected variety oi Climbing Bank-
sia, or W. Lady Banks (samples o( one-
year-old plants sent herewith) for graft-
ing our ordinary forcing roses upon.
You will please notice the abundant, vig-
orous habit of rooting It has, even in a
low temperature. It seems to me we
want a stock that can repair damages
quickly, induced by the cutting of long
stemmed f.owers, as that operation
takes so much of the foliage. This is
certainly a drawback, and a constant
strain upon the vitality of any plant,
particularly a rose, and is the reason
that all plants have to be replaced by an
entirely new stock after having been cut
from a year or two.

This fact calls to mind a statement I
remember reading n any years ago in
Loudon's Hortus Brlttanlcus, of a pecu-
liarity in climbing plants over ordinary
shrubs, trees, etc., namely, that they pos-
sess the faculty of reproducing them-
selves readily, even when torn and
broken by hurricanes, fires, or what not,
in their native woods. It seems as
though Nature had favored climbing
plants In this respect, and my experience
over a long series of years has borne out
the truth of the foregoing statement.

Now, my opinion of the Manetti. as a
stock lor roses to be used for forcing,
would be unfavorable. I admit that for
H. P. or hardy roses It is a success, l)ut
for a stock to replace heavy damages
from cutting, It won't prove satisfactory
after a year or two. Besides, its natural
habit is deciduous, and it requires a rest;
whereas our most popular commercial
roses are, or would be, almost evergreen.
A peculiarity of the Banksla in question
is that it never drops its leaves when
given ordinary treatment. I have sev-
eral plants worked on it, ten or more

rebruary 4, 1899.

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99

jears old, and they show no signs of dis-
ease and never have done. The onl.v
trouble seems to be to keep the plant in
any kind of bounds. No black spot, mil-
dew,root galls, or other pests that many
of our best kinds seem heir to.

I think if roses were grown on this
(Banksia) stock, iu solid beds, some-
what after the ideas of John N. May, or
Robert Simpson, who describe their
views so ably, many of us would be freed
from the enormous expense of having to
throw out and replace whole houses
after a season's cutting. 1 think the ex-
periment is well worth carrying out, in
these days of close competition. Of one
thing I am certain, I never saw such
roses, nor so many of them j)roduced
from plants on own roots, as are pro-
<lueed from those on this stock. They
are simpl.v grand. I speak now of Mar-
eehal N'iel and old Gloire de Dijon. If
every floristcarried a few old, well-estab-
lished plants In any out of the way place
in his establishment, Ihey would prove,
in their season, a small gold mine. As I
said before, 1 have only a few plants of
this variety ana simply call attention to
it in the hope that some one will take
hold of it, and be benefited thereby.

F. A. Baller.

Marechal Niel as a Forcing: Plant.

.\larechal .Niel rose, as a forcing plant,
may be had nicf ly in bloom along about
Easter time, by making preparations a
year or so ahead. As soon as the young
shoots on the old plants will stand the
operation, they should be taken off with
a heel, put in small pots in loam and
sand, plunged in a bottom heat of about
75 degrees and covered .^ith glass so as
to ha.ve them In a thoroughl.v close at-
mosphere. As soon as rooted give air
gradually to enable them to stand on
the open benches without wilting. It
flower buds make their a-ppearance nip
them off and shift into larger sized pots
as the condition of the roots require it.
Tiy the end of .Summer they should have
madecanesfrom fourtosix feet in length.
On these canes, on comparatively short
stems, the flowers are produced. Good
healthy canes, given a period of rest after
having made growth is a necessary con-
dition with this rose if we would succeed
in fioweriug it well. After two or three
months rest, the plants are very easily
brought into bloom. Two plants in an
8-inch pot will give a crop of two or
three dozen good flowers, making very
attractive pot plants. G. W. O.

Florists' Exchange Their Catalogue.

I am in receipt of a letter, in answer to an
inquiry for catalogue, that parties are not
issuing one this Spring, but are making their
offers through your paper in current issues,
therefore please enter my subjcrlption here-
with for the Florists' Exchange.

Kansas. E. P. .VtACAULAY.

PELARGONIUMSi.°f.^rMn!w"^?e?^r'
BOUGAINVILLEA «o';t'«?5,p?J^ioS'"^ ' '"
PARIS YELLOW DAISY |,™'S„r.°S ^ Ife

MYn<5nTIQ KhVE PERFECTION, winterflower-
ITI I UOU I lO ing. In Inids, 4 Ins., »1 per doz.

CASH WITH ORDER.

JOHN 0. EISELE,o.riX.Phila., Pa.

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3 GRAND NOVELTIES

PELARfiOMUMS. Sandipobd'8 SURPRISE,
WONDEH iuid I'.EST, *:>.5(l per doz. Also tbe following
new sorts, DouoTUY. CouNTHss, Champion, Edward
Pebkins. Goldmenb aud Marie Malet, |1.25 per
doz.; $8.00 per 100. Mrs. R. Sandiford, Mme. Thebat
and H. M. Stanley, *1.00 per doz. ; 16.00 per 100. The
above prices are for floe, strong plantfl, from 2W Inch
pots. 50 at 100 rate. J^-Casli wfth order.

ROBT. SANDIFORD, Mansfield, 0.

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HEALTHY STOCK '""'iZ^t^lXT^-''-

Cariiallons, Scott. McGowan, Eldorado and
others, »I.uo per 100: $7.00 per 1000. Flora Hill and
DiTDreak, 11.50 per 100; »I2.50 per 1000.
,„S''^*"'';,'" t-'WIInirB, »le0 per 100; IIO.CO per
1000; from 2>6 In. pole. tiOO per 100.

Coleiis, red and yellow, 75c. per 100; «5.00 per 1000.

^Iternanthprn, red and yellow. 50c. per 100;
13.50 per 1 if 0. Cunnaa, all tbe leaders, very cheap.

Chrysantfaeiiiums, 21 vars. Send for prices.

RICHARD INSALL,

Lock Box 514, West Moorestown. H. I., near Phlla.
M*aUoB tb« Florlsu' Exchjuiff* wh«o wHUay.

ROSES.

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

Per 100

Meteor $1.50

Bridesmaid .... 1..50

Bride 1.50

Perle 1.50

Kaiserin 2.00

Per 1000

$12. .50

12.50

12.50

12.50

17.50

Plants out of 2;^ Inch Pots.

Per 100 Per 1000

Bridesmaid .... $3.00

Bride 3.00

Perle 3.00

Meteor 3.00

Kasierin 3.50

$25.00
25.00
25 00
25.00
25.00

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CARNATIONS

ROOTED
CUTTINGS.

Per 100

Per 1000

Wm. Scott . .

. $1.00

$7.50

Nancy Hanks .

. 1.00

7.50

McGowan . .

. 1.00

7.50

Tidal Wave . .

. 1.00

7.50

Kohinoor . . .

. 1.00

7.50

Argyle ....

. 4.00

35.00

Painted Lady .

. 3.00

25.00

White Cloud .

. 3.00

25.00

Evelina ....

. 3.00

25.00

Oar plants and c

Per 100

Jubilee $2.50

Triumph 2.50

Mrs. McBurney . 2.50

Flora Hill .... 1.50

Mayor Pingree . . 1.50

Nivea 1.50

Daybreak .... 1.50

Armazindy .... 1..50

Alaska 1.50

Per 1000
$20.00
20.00
20.00
12.50
12.50
12.50
12.50
12.50
12.50

uttlngH are strong: and well grown and free from disease.
ADDRESS

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GRAFTED ROSES

Make Money by Starting Right.

GRAFTED RO.SES will produce from 25 to 50 per cent, more extra and first erade blooms
than own root Roses. To accomplish this however, vou have to start ripht with gilt
edged Rose cions. properl.v grafted on the best MahettI stock. Before placing .vour
order for grafted Roses we would invite an inspection of our Roses at .Sharon Hill. We use
the best selected Manetti stocli from Messrs Alexander Dickson & Sons, of Belfast. Our
grafting is done b.v men of experience, and the wood of the different varieties of Roses is
selected perHonaliv from exceptionally well grown and well ripened Rose plants. The
varieties are Al'Gl'STA VICTORIA, HRinR, BRIDKHIHAID, SOITV. du
I»RESinEI*X CARPSOX, 9IRH. MERPOKJT ItlOROAIS, and MADAIM
HOSTE. To secure our belt sto'k, ORDER AT ONCE, as we flu in rotation, and
March is the last grafting montli.

PRICES:— From avi Inch pots, 810.00'per 100; HUgCOO per 1000.
We guarantee our plants to be as represented, and at these low prices you can more ttian
pay for the plants on the first cut of flowers. Address

ROBERT SCOTT & SON, Sharon Hill, Del. Co., PA.

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Crimson Rambler

100,000 VERBENAS.

FInt pot plants, S2.60 perlOO; SZO.OO per 1000. Rooted Cuttings, 7B cts. per 100; $6.00 per 1000;

$50.00 per 10,000.

■HMO RV/ST OR TUTILDEXAi*

Packed light and satisfaction guaranteed. Send for circular.

We are the largest growers of Terbenas in tlie country. Onr plants cannot be surpassed

. . . ^ . J. L» DIL,L,ON, Bloomsburg, Pa.

We have a few hundred extra strong rambler roses, with
heavy fibrous roots, could not be better. In two sizes.

nUMSON RAMBLER. »15 and $18 per lOO. YKLLOW
i;.\MBLER. *10 and »I5 per ino. WHITE RAMBLER,
$111 unci f 12 per 100. PINK RAMBLER, $10 and »12 per 100.

ALSli l,0(i.\N nKKRV TII'.S. (iHI)ER QDICK IF TOU WANT THEM.

THE CONARD & JONES COMPANY, -West Grove, Pa.

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THE CHOICEST VARIETIES
IN CULTIVATION.

Mention
paper.

VERBENAS.

Clean, healthy stock, 12 excellent
sorts, strong plants, 2 inch pots,
$3 per 100; $25 per xooo.

Rooted Cuttings.

$1 per 100; $6 per 1000.

MICHEL PLANT and BULB CO.

Magnolia and Tower Grove tves., St. Louis, Mo.

IF JUU KEEl) UO!:iES

Send us your list for prices.

THEC.A.REESERCO.

URBANA, OHIO,
^rliole.sale Rose Gron-er.s.

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BRiDE and 'M&iD ROSES ^^terS-S/-^'
iLTERHiHTHERiS ^^"""MTpIrfoSo.""""'

E. I. RAWLINGS, - Quakertown, Pa.

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20,000 ROOTED ROSE CUTTINGS

X(')\V UKADV Meteor. Perle. La France. ?l2.ialO0;
*r2.ni}a KnHJ. 'Maid ami lirifie, ^1.25 a lUU; $U.(iU a lOUO.
CAKNATIOXS, Mcuowan Scoit, *1.00 per 100:
>'7.nn pi'i- 1000. rtayhroiik. Pitrtla, ^luOperlOO; »;;t 00
per 1000. A\'I1I trade some f tr llrat-class Pansles. Trans-
planted stock Cash wnh order.

J. J. LAMPERT, KingSI., Xenia, O.

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Lantania Bokbonioa, 2 In. pots per 100, $2.50

Otaheite Oranges, cuttings " 2 50

Ageratum, Blue and White. Heliotropb " .50

Feverfew. Little Gem " .75

Salvia Splendens " .75

(.iLiiuriOMA Var " l.uO

WM. M. KIDD, 2984 Atlantic Ave., BROOKLYN, N.Y.
Mention thp FInrlstfl' Kxphange when writing.

Cyclamen Persicum Qiganteum

Williams' fine mixed. August seedling, twice trans-
planted, per lUU. $3.00 ; per lUUi, $25 UO. Sample, 25 eta.

FORCING RADISH, per lb.. 50 eta.

CATLIFLOWER. Eaily Dwart Erfurt, extra,
pkt., 25 cts. ; oz., $4.00 ; sample free.

BEAULIEU, - Woodhaven N.Y.

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MARIE LOUISE, pot grown, clean and
healthy in every particular, $4.00 a 100.

CASH WITH ORDER.

WM J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N.J.

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To Make Room We Offer a Few Hundred

Marie Louise Violet

PLANTS. Healthy, full of Imlhs aud flowers and
suitalile for 5 or 6 inch puts; will make line plants
for Eaater sales This ad\ t. will not appear again.
Price, $SM) to $1" 00 per UK). CASH

JOSEPH TOWELL, Psterson, N. J.

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Violets iy SpuGlaity.

Am Now Ready to Supply f-r Spring
Planting Any Quantity Desired of

MSRIE LOUISE, FARQUHAR, LADY
CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA, PRINCESS
DE GALLES, and tlie New On«
LA FRANCE

FRKEDOM, the White Carnation, for
Winter and Summer blooming.

Price on Applicntion

SEl CLIFF NURSERY, FD. BOULON, Prop.,

SEA CLIFF, L. I., N. Y.

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IMPERIAL VIOLET

in.OOO Rooted Cuttings left out of the 20.000.
Ready for immediate delivery

After these are gone shall not be able to send plants
till sometime la March. I believe the Imperial, with-
out exception, is the largest, longest stemmed, deepest
blue In color, and most fragrant double violet grown,
and for health and vigor It cannot be surpassed If it
can be equaled. It baa never shown the slightest trace
of disease of any kind. I have heard of large yields
of flowers but my plants to date, Jan. 1st, have given
me an average of 35 flowers per plant, and to-day the
large fat buds are as thick as straws. The price of the
Imperial has averaged so far for this season $1.47 per
hundred; can you beat this? If vou cannot send a
small order and give them a trial. With every order of
a dozen or more I will send my new book on Violet
Culture that will tell you some things that you do not
know; It Is a plain description of tbe results of years
of careful experiment. The book itself is worth all
you pay for the plants, and la, I believe, the only work
of the kind In print ; It also describes the model violet
bouse, preparation of beds, suU and fertilizers; this
work I have copywrlted and It can only be obtained
from me. Price of Plants with Violet Culture :

Perdoz $1.50. Per lOO $10.00.

" 500 45.00. " 1000 90.00.

W.L. MINOR, Brockton, Mass.

VIOLET SPECIALIST, 588 BELMONT STREET.

All Intending purchasers are cordially Invited to call
at my house and see this truly magnificent violet In
bloom.— It will pay you.

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100

The F=lorists' Exchange.

CARNATIONS

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

ELDOKADO. fS.OO per IfOO. SCOTT, »7.00 per lOTO.
DAYBHEAK, fl.Wper 100 Now rcaily.

McGOWAN, PORTIA. FLOUA HILL, In season.
DOUBLE PEARL, TUBEROSE EULUS, Srst-
class, at ^.OO per luuu.

GHAS. BLACK, HIghtstown. N. J.

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CARNATIONS

New Seedlings. Standard Varieties.

If you have not received one of our Price LiBta of
ROOTED CUTTINGS, It will pay you to send
for one before ordering,

Ijady Campbell* Swanley Wliire and
California VioIelN.

W. R. SHELMIRE,B^,?l'ȣvondale, Pa.

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OUR SPECIALTY=''nAR?BT!E?r!':
CARNATIONS.

Special prices to those who issue lists or buy
to aell again. Let us know what you are likely
to need, aud get prices.

GEO. HANCOCK & SON,

Grand Haven, Mich.

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EDW. J. TAYLOR ■

Wholesale Florist ■

SOUTHPORT, CONN. S

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'ilVl-,:T.-l?,-,'i:Tr.: CAR NATIONS

For February and March delivery, following' kinds:
Scott, Koae Queen, Peachblow, L. McGowan for tl.'ib
per 100 or $Iu.Mper lOlW. Emily Plerson. Arniazindy.
Kohinoor, Albertlnl. Bridesmaid for $1.50 per 100 or
$13.50 pLT 10(jO. Metenr. Daybreak, Morello, Flora
mil. Jubilee, at $2.00 per 100 or *17.50 per lOUtJ.

IVI tne. Snlleroi (■criiniuiiiH ancl Siva io son a
Galeuifolia Alba, from il]^ in. pots, f.l.75 per 100,
Fuchiast moled cutUnge, beat sixteen varieties,
from eand, ^1.25 per 1W.

LOGAN AVE. GREENHOUSES, Danville.lll.

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•SS3

S ESTIMATES GIVEN ON ^

i R. C. CARNATIONS |

% TH£MORRISFLORALGO.,Morris,lll. I

$ *

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CARNATIONS

WoiTK Cloud, Fiee Fly, Eveliwa, Gold NroGET,
ffl.OO per 100; *40.00 per 1000. Fbkedom, f 2110 per 100;
|l5.00 per 1000; Jubilee, Flora Hill, $1.75 per 100;
SIS.OO per 1000; Wsi. SfOTT, p:mily Pierson, Silver
Speat, $1.00 per 100; $7.50 per lOOO. Morello, Day-
BBKAK, $1.25 per 100: $10.00 per 1000.

Our cuttings are Al. We guarantee satisfaction, or
money refunded. Correspondence solicited.

The StovBr Floral Co., Grandville, Mich.

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■ F.DORNER&SONSCO. J

i CARNATIONS \

■ LA FAYETTE, IND. "

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CARNATIONS

Ciiniatlons, Rooted
CtittlngB.
Our Specialty.
The Best of ihe New and Standard Varieties.
Pink— Victor, Triumph. Mrs. Jas. Dean, Albertlnl,
C. A. Dana. Daybreak, Win. Scott. Wliile— Flora
Hin, AllmSiiperba. White <:ioud. Kvellna, John Young,
Lizzie McGowaii. Sen rk-t— Jubilee and Bon Tun.
Yellow— Gold Nugget and Mayor I'lngrcc. Crim-
son—Emprcflfl. Variciiated— Mrn. Geo. M. Bradt,
Lily Dean and Armazlndy. lii-ady .lanuiiry 20. Stock
guaranttrcd free from disease of any kind.

New varieties not mentioned in litis list can bo
furnished atdlHHCmlrmlor's prieea.

HVDKAN<;EAS and CIIUYSANTHE-
MIMIS ready In Spring.
Don't order until you get our prices. Price List
ready now.

JOHN HACKETT & CO.,
«ad St.. ni-nr Elintvooil A vp., I'll II, A., PA.
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•^««««««©©©©se»s«e«s©s«««©«©*©»5»»©©©e®»©e«»©s«s«ss«7^

jV^err's Carnations no"rkk5

AM Carnation Cuttings are sent out with the privilege of
returning them at my expense if they are not found satis-
factory on receipt and your money returned you in full. I
have from one to five thousand stock plants of each of the
leading varieties and offer cuttings at very reasonable prices.

\ NINE GOOD NOVELTIES! ♦ ♦

% ♦ TWENTY=FIVE STANDARD SORTS! \

% f„S?!.°de™'.":"?" "'.'"!"' ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. |
o — §

« 1 1 N O L E \A/ A LX E R This is another one of Tidal Q

« **'^^^^*' ^^«^— '—'^ Wave's many sports, and I pre- g

{) sume it is the same and just as good as any of its other ones. I can vouch n

O for its goodness and that it is a scarlet sport from Tidal Wave. Rooted «

V cuttings can be had at $5.00 per 100, or $40.00 per 1000, either from W

g JOHN MURCHIE, Sharon, Pa., or ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. §

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ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS

Per 100

Evelina

. . $5.00

John Voung- . .

. . 5.00

"Wliite Cloud .

. . 5.00

New York ....

. . 4.00

Frances Joost .

. . 4.00

Painted Lady . .

. . 4.00

Argyle

. . 4.00

Mrs. Jas. Dean .

. . 4.00

Empress

. . 400

Bon Xon

. . 4.00

Per 1(100
$40.00

40.00
40.00
35.00
35.00
35.00
35.00
35.00
35.00
35.00

Per 100
Mrs. Bradt $5.00

Gold NuKset .
Flora Hill . .
Triunipli . . .
Daybreak . . .

Victor

McBurney . .
Arinazindy . .

Meteor

Jubilee ....
Eldorado . . .

6.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
1.75
1.75
1.75
1.75

Per 1000

$40.00
50.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
15.00
15.00
15.00
1.5.00

Grafted Tea Roses, $10.00 per 100
H. F. LITTLEFIELD, WORCESTER, MASS.

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FRANCES JOOST

Orders taken for rooted cuttings of this most profitable and handsome
pink CARNATION I have splendid stock of over 7000 plants. "Write
for prices on large quantities

C. BESOLD,

IVIlneola, L. I., N, Y.

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MAUD ADAMS

(NIQUET.)

Deep clear cerise of a very pleasing shade
under any lif?ht ; most attractive color of its
class; a large, bold, handsome Hower, with
extra strong stem, 18 to 24 inches high; with
good calyx and exceedingly free flowering.

The flowers sold in New York market last
season and the present one at $8.00 per ICO. It
was one of the sensations in cat flowers the
whole season. Certificated New York Florists'
Club, 1898. Ready March Ist.

PKICES:— S*3,00 per doz. (Six at same rate.)
SlO.OO per 100 (50at same rate). $75.00 per
1000 CiSOateame rate). For Bale by

FRANK NIQUET, Patchogue, N.Y.

— on —
JOHN N. MAY, E. G. IIILI> & CO..

Summit, N. J. Richiiioud, iDd,

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CARNATlONS^
CBRVSANTBEMUMS....

The best new and standard varie-
ties. Strong, healthy young stock.
See our advertisement in Souvenir
Number of the Exchange, page 1161.

Correspondence Solicited.

H. WEBER & SONS,

OAKLAND. MD.

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EVANSTON

New Scarlet Carnation.

We are the originators of this fine sport of
Tidal Wave. Have tried it 3 years. Is one
of our best sellers in red carnations among
commission houses and our home trade.

Rooted cuttings ready February 1.

Price, S7 per xoo; S6o per lOoo.

Cash with the order. Address.

M. WIELAND,

1917 Maple Avenue, EVANSTON, ILLS.

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R A C K H A M J;''„\^SS»S?f''.".°.'.^'!
CARNATIONS

Free from dlscasea and well rooted, of

Per 100 Per 1000

Piuk— WM. SCOTT 11.25 JIO.OO

DATBREAK 1.50 12.00

VICTOR 2.00 15.00

ALBERTINI 2.00 15 00

TIDAL WAVE 1.25 10 00

White— ALASKA 1.25 10.00

GENESEE 2.00 15.00

FLORA HILL 2.00 15.00

EVELINA 2.00 15.00

niQvor Pintrree (yeUow) 2.00 1500

Jubilee (red) 2.00 15.00

Also good Btoek of CERISE QUEEN CNew).
which iB a fine one. A Toledo grower on seeing It said

book me for 1000 at once, J6.00 per 100; J50.00 per 1000.

PTERIS TREMULA OnlyI2001eft,t3.00perlC0.
Satisfaction fruaranteed or money back. Cash, please

G. i. RIGKHAM, '^*V;?„"„»f'" Detroit, Mich.

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NEW CARNATION

HOY. fiRIddS

SEEDLING OF VAN LEEUWEN
ON DAYBREAK.

Strong healthy grower, free from disease of
all kinds, continuous free bloomer with flowers
very erect on a stiff stem, 18 to 20 in., flowers
similar in color to Daybreak, but much
brighter, edge beautilully fimbriated, good
shape and with full center, and does not burst,
commands the highest prices in New York for
novelties. Having been grown by ua for the
past 4 years we can with confldence recom-
mend it to the florists of America as one of
the best if not the best light pink carnation
ever sent out. Orders are now being booked
for rooted cuttings to be delivered February
let, 1899 Price, »75 00 per ICOO, 600 at lOOO
rates, :S10.00 per 100, $3.0O per doz. Al)
orders fliled strictly in rotation.

Cash with order from unknown correspon-
dents. A personal inspection invited.

JOSEPH TOWELL, Paterson, N. J.

UAl-EDON AVE. NURSEIIT.
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NEW SEEDLING

CARNATIONS

FOR 1S99

MARY A. BAKER. A large, full white flower
of splendid form, nicely fringed and very fragrant,
strong calyx, never bursts and long stiff stem sup-
porting flower ; habit same as McGowan but more
vigorous, blooming earlier and more abubdantly;
Is a good summer bloomer and altogether a money
making variety.

ANNA C. EASTBURN. A very double, snow-
white, nicely fringed, high built flower, with strong
calyx; very fragrant, habit erect and one of the
moat vigorous growers, with long, stiff stem, a
steady bloomer and excellent keeper: $1.50 per doz.;
*8.00 per 100; $70.00 per 1000. 250 at lOOO rate. Ready
Feb'y 1st. I also have the following varieties;
Portia; Scott; McGowan; Tidal Wave; Cartledge;
Rose Queen; Eldorado: f 1.50 per 100; $12.00 per 1000.
Buttercup, *->.W per 100: ?2U.P0 per 1000; Empress
and Bon Ton, *5.00 per lOO; $10.00 per 1000.

eiilH AV >Q ^^^^' $5.00 per 1000; 2H Inch pots, $15.0a
OiniLJIA per 1000. Cii»h with order.

LOUIS B.EASTBURN,KennettSq. Pa.

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CARNATIONS

Rooted cuttings from sand or trans-
planted plants. Good, clean, healthy
stock. Have the following varieties
in quantity

SCOTT, ALBERTINA, HELEN KELLER,
CARTLEDGE, FLORA HILL, McGOWAN.

The following varieties in limited numbers.
LILY DEAN, NEW YORK, MRS. BRADT,

TRIUMPH, GOLD NUGGET.

BRIDESMAID, BON TON, FIREFLY,
MRS. McBURNEY, LOIS C. HAETTEL

Correspondence solicited.

H. D. ROHRER, 111 Lancaster, Pa.

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ROOTED CUTTINGS OF

CARNATIONS;

Rooted cool and taken from ■

plants that were not forced, ■

All Leading Novelties 5

and Standard Varieties. ■

Send in a list of your wants and get ■

lowest quotations for flrst-class stuff. ■

PRICE LIST NOW READY. ■

GRALLERT & CO., Colma, Gal. S

SAN MATEO CO. ■

■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■H
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MRS. FISHER CARNATIONS

strong: plants, 3 inch pots, $3 per 100, 2^ inch

pots, $3 per 100
SIHII.AX PLANTS, one year, 4 in. pota,

$4 per 100.
CUT SMILAX, fine strings, $18 per 100.
Casb with order.

WM. KEIR, - PIKESVILLE. MD

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February 4, 1899.

THe F^L-ORiSTS* Exchange.

101

CIBIIIITIOIIIi.

Growing: Indoors all Summer.

It has now been some time since I have
referred to the carnatioo plants grown
indoors all Summer. M.v last report in
these columns in rej^ard to them was
just after housing the outdoor plants,
and at that time the two benches, one
of Emiline nnd the other of an unnamed
seedling, were doing remarkably well as
to health and growth. The Scott that
were planted in tlie same house were
thrown out as stated at that time, and
the bench planted with outdoor plants
of another variet.v. A sliort time after
the report referred to, the two benches
began to show signs of stem rot, and
from this cause more than half the plants
have now been lost, and, of course, the
crop lessened in \ike proportion. This
stem rot did not affect the plants at first
at the surface of the ground, but the
stems were first attacked several inches
above the dirt, spreading over the plant
and finally killing it entirely. Now, its
cause in this instance, 1 have every
reason to believe, was thechill the plants
were subjected to when I was making an
alteration in the house. They had been
subjected to the intense heat of Summer
and the tissues of the plants were soft.
When the cool nights came they should
have been shut up tight and perhaps a
little fire heat started. But the entire
side of the house being open for a week
or more, during which the temperature
would frequently drop to 40 degrees, gave
the plants a check and induced the stem
rot to take hold, which has proved so
destructive among them. This probably
is a lesson well worth remembering in
regard to indoor grown stock. When
the cool nights come on they should be
guarded carefully and fire started early.
It is really the most critical time in the
life of plants thus grown.

Notwithstanding this, these plants
have made some magnificent flowers on
very long stems. Indeed, that seems to
be the trouble. They seem Inclined to
make length of stem rather than branch
out and put their energy into producing
quantity of bloom. While the flowers
have been large they have not bursted;
but they are not varieties that are in-
clined to burst.

Comparing these plants with the same
kinds grown outdoors and planted in
the latterpart of September, in the latter
case we find bushy plants throwing up a
quantity of flower stems and giving at
least double thenumber of flowers to the
plant, and making all allowance for the
stem rot. The flowers, while not as
large, are very good and the stems long
enough for all practical purposes.

I also tried Cardinalis and planted a
halt bench with that variety in Jul.v,
two plants, from ."i-inch pots, in a place,
and ten l),v eight inches apart. These
grew well and look fine at this writing;
liut have made no flowers yet. They
have grown straight up, and the stems
will be prodigiously long. They have
few side shoots at the baseof the plants.
The stems are now in bud ; but they will
not produce over four or five blooms to
the stool, only two or three to the plant.
They are the picture of health and have
no stem rot. The other half of the same
bench was planted with thesame variety
grown outdoors, nnd of later propaga-
tion than the others. These are full of
stems, buds !\nd flowers and a good
many have been cut up to date. Doubt-
less the flowers on the first mentioned
lot will be better: but not enough to
pay for the difference in yield. The mat-
ter, then, may be summed up in a few
words. The indoor grown plants will
produce the finest flowers on the longest
stems; but not near the quantity of the
outdoor plants. They are also longer in
coming into bloom. They grow clear
and are usually much freer from disease.
As I have mentioned, the stem rot is an
incidentthatshould notoceur with prop-
er management.

I think we should not cease our experi-
ments in this direction until we can pro-
duce our flowers by indoor culture with-
out the drawbacks now attending this
method. I can see no reason why a way
cannot be found to overcome all difficul-
ties. The flowers thus grown are so
much superior to other stock that it
would be a pity not to make the attempt
and keep on trying until we succeed. We
must learn to give the plant early a
bushy form and Induce It to throw out
more flower shoots. We must find a
way to make this Indoor grown stock
take on a growth more resembling the

growth in the field, more bushy, shorter
stemmed, and at the same time produce
more flowers earlier and which will still
be of the highest grade. Nor do I think
these requirements are Impossible or in-
compatible. We must experiment until
we find out the proper way.

In the meantime. and until we learn all
these things, the outdoor grown stock
will prove by far the most profitable
under present conditions.

W. R. Shelmire.

Carnation Convention Exhibition.

As previously announced, the eighth
annual meeting of the Carnation .Societ.v
will be held in Horticultural Hall, Broad
street, below Locust, Philadelphia, on
February 16 and 17,1899. The lower
hall will be devoted exclusively to the
exhibits. As the premiums are unusu-
ally liberal this year and as this annual
meeting has become recognized as a val-
uable opportunity for those having new
varieties, it is expected that the exhibi-
tion will be larger and better than ever
before.

In answer to inquiries, provision has
been made for those desiring to exhibit
requisites and appliances of interest to
the trade. The committee met in Phila-
delphia on the aist ult., and adopted
the following rules in connection with
this:

1. All articles of horticultural interest are
admiBsible In the exhibition, especially new
inventloDB and appliance s, and new plants and
flowers, and the aociety shall appoint a com-
mittee of three to examine and report on all
8uch exliibits; but the superintendent of the
exhibition shall have power to refuse exliibits
of a too bulky or otherwise unsuitable charac-
ter

2. Space for all exhibits other than car-
nations will be charged for according to the
amount occupied, at the rate of fifteen cents
per square foot, but the miniraura charjre for
such entries shall be one dollar. An exhibitor
under this rule (excepting as noted in rule 1)
shall n/it be subject to rule 3 of freraium List.

Applications for space should be made
at once to the undersigued, stating
amount required nnd the nature of the
exhibit. Kxhibits may lie forwarded by
freiglit or express, add rcHsed in care of
.Superintendent of Carniition ICxhibition,
Horticultural Hail, Broad street, below
Locust, Philadelphia, and prepaid. It
is better to put the street address on
tags, as there are two Horticultural
Halls in Philadelphia. Entries for com-
petition should be made with the secre-
tar.v, A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa., hut
applications in regard to exhibits under
the before mentioned Itules 1 and 2 may
be made direct to G. ('. Watson, .Juniper
and Walnut streets, Philadelphia. The
exhibition will be open to the general
public tree of charge, as it is recognized
that the Society can do much to popu-
larize the carnation b.v this method.
The meeting and exhibition will be fully
announced in advance in the Philadel-
phia dallies, and a lively public interest
in the eveat is certain.

If you have not yetreceived a premium
list, write to Mr. Herr, at once, as entries
should be made as much in advance of
the sliow as possible.

In addition to the regular premiums of
the Society, E. H. Michel offers a cup to
the Florists' Club whose members secure
the highest total of awards at the exhi-
bitiou ; ('. W. Ward offers a silver cup for
the best scarlet seedling; the .S. A. F.
offers a silver medal for the best six of
1897 and 1898; the American tarnation
Society offers a silver cup for the best
arrangement of carnations; W.C. Smith
offers a silver cup for the best light pink
seedling; the American Florist, the Fi>OR-
isTs' Exchange and .lohn N. May offer
cash premiums; the Itockwood Pottery
Co. offer a valuable vase for flfty blooms
each, scarlet, pink and white, and valua-
ble cash premiums are offered by the in-
troducers for exhibits of Bon Ton and
Evelina.

The Florists' Club, of Philadelphia, will
doubtless entertain the visitors from a
distance in its usual hospitable manner,
and all who attend may be sure of a
pleasant and profitable time. Your
brethren in the trade in Philadelphia are
looking forward to a big gathering, and
will bo greatly disappointed if they don't
have tlie biggest and best Carnation
Convention in the history of the Society.
I feel sure that I speak by the card when
1 extend a cordial invitation to all — re-
tail, wholesale grower or dealer — to be
on hand bright and early in old Phila-
delphia, February 16, 1899. And if you
have an.vthing to show, let us hear from
you by inail right awa.y.

G. C. Watson,
Supt. of Exhibition.

Juniper and Walnut streets, Phila.

Dr. Arthur, of Purdue University, La-
fa.vette, Ind., will read a paper on the
subject of "Sub-watering" before the
American Carnation Societ.y at the Phila-
delphia meeting. In this connection the
Society would be pleased to have a letter
from those who cannot attend the meet-
ing, giving their experience with sub-
watering. Communications should be
forwarded to thesecretary at once. The
Societ.v would also be pleased to hear
from any of the members who have new
ideas to advance for the good of the
Association. The Society is getting on
a good financial basis, and it is only by
the heart.v co-operation of its members
that it can be kept in this condition. It
Is, therefore, to tlie interest of every
member to make an effort to get an in-
creased membership — to this end an invi-
tation to your neighbors to attend the
meeting will be in order.

Members or others who want premi-
ums listscan get them by applying to the
secretary, Albert .M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa.

Reader, this is .pour column. Let us know
what you are doing. It will keep .vour name
before your fellow-craftsmen and Interest
many.

Attica, N. Y.-- Seth Noey iserecting: a green-
house I00x.'i2 feet.

Rockland, Mass. — G. F. Sylvester has been
appointed postmaster here,

Terre Haute, Ind.— Fred. Heinl has been
confined to his house with the grip.

West Derby, Vt — H. J. Ball is building
a three-quarter span house, 16x60 feet.

Cincinnati.— Henry Olins celebrated file
fifteenth anniversary of his wedding January
29.

Falmouth, Mass.— H.V. Lawrence is slowly
improving from a serious attack of pneu-
monia.

JohnstOTvn, Pa. — L. B. Hunt has been laid
up with a touch of grip. He reports a good
trade at Christmas, also since the holidays.

Bar Harbor, Me — Benjamin Franklin Hig-
gins, formerly a landscape gardener, died here
January 9. He was born in Rockland, Me., in
1852.

Bowling Green, Ky.-The mother of >V.
w. Hendrix is dangerously ill at her home in
Nashville, Tenn., whither Mr. Hendrix has
gone.

SeacllflT, N. Y.— Ferdinand Boulon, the vio-
let specialist, who has been ill for the past six
weeks, is much Improved, but is not yet able
to go out.

Garretson, N, J.— J. Kadletz Is confined to
his room, suffering from an attack of grip and
pneumonia. Latest reports announce that he
is convalescing.

Walden, N. Y.— J, Macfarlane will resign
his position at E. Kolfman's. On and after
March 1 his address will be Staatsburgh-on-
Hudson, N. Y.

Madison, N. J.— Plans are being drawn for
twelve new greenhouses to be erected by
Henry Hentz, Jr., on his property on High
street.

Bvanstnn, 111. --The Werlland Risch Floral
Company, 648 Asbury ave., has obtained a per-
mit to build nine greenhouses, office, boiler-
house and stable.

Carnation Convention.
When in Pbiludelphia call in and see
H. BAYERSDOEFER & CO. Adv.

WM. MURPHY,

Wholesale Carnation Grower.

Wbitk Fob List of Rooted Cuttings.

One of my FUMIGATORS and a few Tobacco
ateiiiB will keep down (ii-eeii Fly, SIMPLE,
DURABLE and CHEAP. Price, *1.50.

Station F., CINCINNATI, OHIO.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Boolen GarnailoD (iuillfl!i!i

A No. 1, from sand, of
H-IZZIE 3S<^cC3-0'W-A.3Sr,

for sale for cash at $7.00 per lOCO.

B. F. MUSCHERT, Penn Valley, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Rooted Cuttings of New and
Standard

CARNATIONS.

SEND Foil PRICE LIST

WM. SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Penn.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

A SPECIAL BARGAIN

FOR THIS MONTH ONLV IN

CARNATION CUTTINGS.

Must be sold to make room.
Victor, $1.25 per TOO. or $'.»,(iO per lOOO.
Wi Ulani Scott, 75cv per 100 or $5.50 per 1000
Guarantee no diseaf-e. Cash with order.

PARK NURSERY, Pottsville, Pa.

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Rooted Cuttings of Carnations

VIOLET RUNNERS.

Rooted Cuttings of CarnfitlonB. new and standard var-
ieties, ready December 15th; also fine young runners of
Lady Campbell violets. These at any time.

JOS. RENARO, '

Unionviile, Pa.

.Mention the Florists' Exchang© when writing.

CRABB & HUNTER,

1f» 1 i C* • •• i Orders received now

Violet Specialists ^'^fs-tsri;"^?

-T^-vp—^^-^ -v^r—vp-'x:^ lij- pmduceaarrop

Marie Louise, Farquhar and Lady Campbell.

Booted Cuttings of Flora Hill,
nAnUATinilO Evelina, Painted Lady, Firefly,
uAltriA I lUl^O PiDffree. Morello and other stand-
ard vjirietlee.

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.

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Carnaiion EMPRESS

Swayne'8 new Giant Crimson. Strung, cool-grown,
well-rooted cuttings, $3,00 per lUU; *:;5.00 perlOOO.

UADnV DIMI^C ^ tiCBt sorts. (For llstof sorte
riMnUT riniVO see page 26, last Issue.)
Rooted cuttings, $1 00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000.

PAI CTIIC Ininienee stock of well-rooted cottlngs,
UULCUO G<dden Bedder. lied VerscliiiffeUii.
Yellow Verechafleltil, Mrs. F. Sanders, and 30 othei
standard surts dur Coleus are iibnoliitely free
from Menly Ilii;i. 75 cts. per lOO ; $5.00 per 1000.

Un inXDHDC S best sorts, well-rooted cut
nCLIU I nUrt tInKs, ¥lOUper 100; $8 per It'OO'

DCY DCPflMIAC-O bi-st Horts. labeled, strong,
n C. A D C.U U n IHO w.dl-eetabllshed young plants

from sand Ix'd. $1 ;Mi per H^i; ?l^,5<l per lOOO. Mixed,
^1.2?. p.T UX); ^n.lM\ p,T liiQIt.

FLOWERING BEGONIAS?^,,"™' '°'*'-

pi-llKI; flllWIp.r IIIKI..

ti.a)

IICDDCMA plants. 25 varieties, mammoth strain,
VCnDCnH labeled, by express, »2.00 per lOOj
$lS.m per lOlXI.

At 100 rates we ship by iiinil, postpaid.

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.

A. B. DAVIS & SON. Purcellvllle, Va.

(Near WaHliiufftOD. D. C.)

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Carnaiion Seed '

AND

CARNATION

SEEDLING

PLANTS

FROM HAND-FF.RTILIZED, WINTER
BLOOMING VARIETIES.

100 Seeds for 'J5 cts. | postage
100 Plants for S4.00. f Prepaid.
25 Plants at 100 rate.
CASH WITH ORDER.

AMERICAN ROSE CO.,

WASHINGTON, D. C.

^W^^^^^^^

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102

The F=i-ORists' Exchange.

ERICA MELANTHERA

Nice plants in 4 inch pots
xo cents eacb, $8.00 per xoo

Cash with order

FRANK NIQUET, Patchogue, N. Y.

Mention tbe Florists' Exchange when writing.

PALMS

AND

FERNS.

The LARGEST STOCK In

the West.

GEO. WITTBOLD, ""iit-^^ct'i'J!-

Mention the Plorlata' Exchange when writing-

Maranta Massangeana

It Is the hottest pelllng plant for retail we know of,
fine for ferneries, also makes Hue 3 or 4 inch pot plaots,
2 Id. pots, f l.OO per doz., $6.00 per IW. 3 In. pots. $1.50
per doz., 18.00 per 100. Pteris Treinula. extra
heavy 3^ Inch pots, $5.00 per 100. PandauiiH Utilis.
5 In. pots, 15 to 18 Ins. high, strong and heiilthy, $3.50
per aoz., $25,00 per 100. FernB, In 2 Inch pots for
feneriea, 6 varieties. $3 00 per 100. Kooted Carnn-
tion Cuttings. Evelina. $4.00 per lOO, Mrs. Bradt,
$4.00 per 100. Genesee, white. $4 00 per 100. Ronton, red.
$5.00 per 100. Golden Nugget. $5.00 per 100. ^lilte Cloud.
$5.00 per 100, Arpyle, $5.00 per 100. Daybreak. Flora
Hill. Victor, Jubilee. $2.00 per 100. $15,00 per UW. Wm.
Scott, McGowan. Portia, $1.50 per 100. $10,00 per 1000.
AsparaKun FIhiiiomus Nnnua, strong, 3 In. pots.
$t.00 per 100. Spreufferit strong. L'H In. pots, $*.00

{ler 100. Antliericuni Variesatiim, Btrong, 2}^
n. pota, $2.50 per 100.

tW TERMS, CASH OR C. O. D.

C. MERKEL & SON, - Mentor, Ohio.

Mention tbe Florlats' Exchange when writing.

EITBP FIKE STOCK

ABPASAers P. Nanus,
•• Spbengeri

In. pots. Per doz. 100.

2^ " $1,00 $7.00

3 " 1.25 8.00

2H " 75 5.00

3 " 80 6.00

CAifNAS, "Dry roots," Chas. Henderson,

Mme. Crozyand Professor 2.50

" Other varieties, prices on appli-

cation.
Cbotonb, fine assortment, 4 Id. pots, nicely

colored 2.50 20.00

Drachma Indivisa. 4 In. pota 2.25 18.00

Heliotkopb, extra strong, 4 In pots 85 6 00

Kentia Belmorbana, 4 In. pots, 10 to 12

In. high, 5 to 6 leaves 5.00 40 00

Latania BoRBONiOA, 3 In. pots, 9 to 12

In. high. 5 leaves 1.25 10.00

Latamia Borbonioa, 5 In. pota, 18 to 24

In. high. 5 to 6 leaves 5.00 40.00

Latania Borbonioa. 6 In. pots, 24 to SO

In. high, 6 to 8 leaves 9.00 75.00

Panbanus UTILIS, 5 In. pots, 15 to 18 In.

high, extra strong 6.00 50 00

Ph(enix Keclinata, 5 In. pots, 15 to 18 In.

high, 6 to 8 leaves 7.50 60.00

Sblaoinella Emiliana, from (lata, extra

strong 75 500

We are Headquarters for

COl.EUS, R. C, Sl.OOperlOO; $7 50 per 1000.
ALTERNANTHERAS, It. C. 75c. per 100; $5.00
per 1000. See Indi-x for special ad.
All ordera of $5.00 and over F. O. B,, New York City.

SEAWANHAKA GREENHOUSES,

OYSTER BAY, NASSAU CO., N.Y.

Jab. O.OLABK,8apt. P.O. Box S4. Wm. L. Swan, Prop.
Mention the Flortata' Kxehange when writing.

LATANIA BORBONICA

2 Inch pots t0.60 per doz ; fl.OO per 100.

4 •' 2.50 •• So.oo "

5 " extra fine 4.75 " 36.00 "

6 ■• 9.00 " 70.00 "

8 " from $1.50to f2.25perplant; $16.00 to 124.00

per doz.
Fine Bpeclmen plBDte, from $3 00 to $5.00 a piece.

ARECA LUTESCENS.

4 Inch pota $i\MK) per 100.

6 " 4 planta in pot, $50.00 per KKf ; tio eta. a piece

6 " 3 " " 1.00 a piece.

7 *' S " " from $1.25 to $1.75 a piece.

8 s , " 1.50 upwards.

Fine largo plants from $5.00 up.
Kentia Belniorcana and Forsteriana—

4 Inch pota $35.00 per 100.

5 *• $50.00 to 75,00 "

6 ," ; 1.00 to 1.25 apiece.

Large plants fiom $3.00 to $10.00 a piece.

Pboenix, recllnata. canarlensls and mplcola, all sizes

from 2 to 10 Inrh pots, at lowest prices.
CocoN Weddpliiiiin, 2 Inch pots, One, $15.00 i)er 100.

and larger ^ilunts from 'JO cts. up.
FiciiM Elnntii-n, line well.Kr()wn plant*, 5 Inch pots

and larger, from % etc. up.
PandanuM UtiliH, 4 Inch pots, $25.00, and 5 Inch

pots. ^iU.00 per iw). ttnc. plants.
Azalea Indica, 10-12 heads, $4.50 a doz.; $35.00 a 100
'* 12-14 " 6,00 ■' 45,00 "

" larger plants, frotn 75 cts. up

Dhl. White Prlniuln, strong 2^^ In plants, $7.o0 a 100.
FERNS— Have about 20,000 of fine aasortment, trom

2 Inch pots, Iti flue condition, $3.00 a 100 ; $27.50 a 1000.

JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, Allegheny, Pa.

L. D. TELEPHONE 872.
Uentlon th* FloiisU' Xxchui(* wh«a wrlUnc.

TBE BOSTON FERN SPECIALTY

$5.00 per 100 ; $40.00 per 1000 to $1 00 each.
L. H. FOSTER, 45 King St., Dorchester, Mass.

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^J

ARECA LUTESCENS
COCOS WEDDELIANA

^j, KENTIA BELMOREANA
LATANIA BORBONICA

tH

SEND FOR WHOLESALE PRICK LIST.

JOSEPH HEAGOCK, Wyncote, Pa.

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25,000 FICUSELASTICA

Good rooted head cuttings, $8 00 to $10.00
per 100.

2000 FICUS ELASTICA, 12 to 15 leaves, e.\tra
fine plants, $16.00 to $20.00 per 100.

JULIEN ANTHIEREN5,

La Pinte, Ghent, BELGIUM.

Mention the Plorlsta" Exchanee when writlnff.

pALM5

AND

FERNS

Safe Arrival Guaranteed by Express.

ELLIS & POLLWORTH,

niLWAUKEE. WIS.

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nwi DEPeRTmEHT.

A horticultural society tor Roanoke
County, Va., will Bliortly be formed.

The Dallas County. la., papers have
been mentioning M. J. Wragg, the well-
known nurseryman, for the next repre-
sentative from that county.

The following gentlemen have been
elected directors of the Allen Nursery Co.,
Rochester, N. Y.: B. F. Allen, C. H.
Hawks and C. A. Mosher.

The Eastern Nurserymen's Association
met in Rochester, N. Y., January '25,
with about fifty members present. The
following named officers were elected to
succeed themselves: President, William
C. Barry, secretary, William I'itkin.
Members of executive committee, George
A. Sweet, of Dausvillc; Wing Smith, of
.Syracuse; Irving Rouse, of Rochester;
R. G. Chase, of Geneva, and Charles J.
Brown, of Rochester.

The Committee of Agriculture of the
State of Massachusetts last week heaid
a petition for an act to provide for tbe
int'pection of nurseries and to prevent
the Introduction of injurious insects into
the commonwealth. It is reported that
J. W. Manning, of Reading, was the
author of the bill under discussion, which
is similar to those in force in other States.
He, Mr. Manning, was a witness in favor
of it. The capital invested in Massachu-
setts in the nursery business was said to
be something over f 3,000,000, and Is in-
creasing each year.

Winchester, Tenn. — John W. Sha-
dow, who for a number of years has
been secretary and general manager of
the Southern Nursery Company, has sold
his interest in the company to N. W.
Hale, of Knoxville, and W.L. Wilson and
Frank H. Kean, of New Orleans. In the
reorganization of the company, N. W.
Hale was elected president and Mr. .Sha-
dow was succeeded by W. I.. Wilson.
The company has moved its principal
office from Nurseries, to the Bank of Win-
chester building.

Nephrolepis Exaltata Bostoniensis.

Xtae Handsomest DecoratiTe Plant In Cultivation.

$6.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000.
MINE IS THE GENUINE STOCK.

FRED. C. BECKER, - - - 1 730 Cambridge Street, CAMBRIDGE, MASS.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

■ DRAC/ENA CANES :::::: ■

: SPECIALTIES P^S?;\^'i|, Ji^nP 'La^^^^ *^''''''' -

■ KENTIA BELMOREANA and : : : ■

■ FORSTERIANA SEEDS : : : : : J

■ The largest stock in America of Palms, Orchids, Ferns. Stove and ■
a Greenhouse Plants, Pandanus, Ficus and Araucarias. '

■ ^n'ti?eTe"trrct.on ^ SIEBRECHT&SONs

■ Write for Prices fti^* ■

■ and Samples. NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. ■

Mention the FlortBts' Bxcb&nKe whan writing

CHEAP SPECIAL OFFER! cheup

Anybody Who Intends Growing

HEATHER

HERE IS YOUR CHANCE!

Speak quick if j-ou want any. I have a surplus
of fine bushy plants from 3% inch pots of the
Xnias variety, the best of all.

ERICA FRACRANS at $15 per 100.

Cash Must Accompany Ail Orders.

ANTON SCHULTHEIS, College Point, L. I., N.Y.

r. O. Box 78.
Uentlon th« f^oiplati' Bzctaaaga when writing;.

LUtle Silver, N. J.— All of the per-
sonal property of The Lovett Company
is advertised by the sheriff of Monmouth
County to be sold Wonday, February 6,
1899, "at 10 A. M., commencing at the
lied Banlv (N. J.) warerooms, Broad
street. Red Bank, and later on the prem-
ises near Little Silver.

Rochester, N. Y.— Tbe entire nursery
plant of Brown Brothers, known as the
Continental Nurseries, with offices in the
Granite building, is to be removed to
Brighton. The firm's reason for chang-
ing is that it will establish a permanent
headquarters and greatly simplify their
work. They have 90 acres of land in
Brighton, on which are located their cel-
lars and packing yards, which require
constant watching, especially In Summer,
when they are experimenting witli vari-
ous fruits. A new office building is being
erected. It will he in colonial style, and
the inside will be finished with white
Georgia pine. It will be ready for occu-
pancy about April 1.

Western New Yort Horticultural
Society. — This association held a very
successful meeting last week. The fol-
lowing officers were elected for the ensu-
ing year: President, William C. Barry;
vice-presidents, S. D. Willard, Geneva;
George A. Sweet, Dansville; W.R. Smith,
Syracuse; secretary-treasurer, John
Hall, Rochester. The executive commit-
tee is composed of C. M. Hooker, Roches-
ter; C. W. Stuart, Newark; Nelson
Bogue, Batavia; E. A. Powell, Syra-
cuse; H. S. Wiley, Cayuga.

S. Wright McCollum. of Lockport, di-
rected attention lo a bill which will he
presented before the State Legislature
b.v Assemblyman Litchard, providing
that where fruit growers dispose of their
wares through commission merchants
the latter shall, on application b.y the
consignor, give to him the name of the
person to whom the fruit was sold and
the price paid. The intent of the hill is
to protect the grower against dishonesty
on thepartot thecommission merchants.
Tbe bill is clothed with great importance
to many members of the Society, and a
motion to indorse it and influence the
Assembly and Senate to pass the bill
was unanimously adopted.

Some unusually fine exhibits of apples,
grapesand pears were made. Ellwanger
& Barr.v showed ■iCt varieties of pears
and .Se varieties of grapes. President
Barry, of the Societ.v, made a special ex-
hibit of a basket of giant specimens of
the Anjou pear, and Mrs. Patrick Barry
exhibited several varieties of foreign
grapes grown under glass. B. B. Col-
Inmer & Son, of Hilton, had an elaborate
display of apples, as had W. Smith, of
Parma. Various kinds of spraying de-
vices were also on exhibition in the cor-
ridor.

In the absence of Wm. C. Barry, presi-
dent S. D. Willard, of Geneva, handled
the gavel, and brought into exercise the
energy and enthusiasm so characteristic
of hiiu. The program embraced papers
on practical questions, handled by prac-
tical men; and there were also papers
read by scientific authors. In addition
there was much valuable discussion of
questions taken from a box provided for
them.

We are advised that these papers and
a stenographic report of all discussions
will be embodied In the published "Pro-
ceedings" of the Society, and a copy
mailed free to every member who has
paid his annual fee of one dollar. .Tobn
Hall, who for ten .years has been the sec-
retary-treasurer of tbe Society and who
is an old newspaper man, is now prepar-
ing the Proceedings for publication. The
book will contain probably 175 pages
and will be in the hands of members in
time for much of the practical informa-
tion it will contain, to be put into
practice in the Spring work of the or-
chard. Mr. Hall's address is Chamber of
Commerce Building, Rochester, N. Y.

A Selection of Summer-flowering

Shrubs.— When one is suddenly called
upon to furnish shrubs that will give
bloom in Summer and Fall, he is likely
to iiud his supply at command rather
short. Spring flowers are abundant,
and it only remains to get a good suc-
eesHion of bloom from early to late.

The following will befound an admira-
ble list of blooming shrubs coming in
early Summer and continuine until late
Fall in the order named : Syringa ligus-
trina, Rosa Carolina, R. multitlora, R.
setlgera. K. rugosa, Rubus odoratue,
.Spirfta Billardi, Spira?a var. A. Waterer,
S. Regcliana,S. rotundifolia, Andromeda
Mariana, Ceanothus americanus, Styrax
japonica, yucca, Cassia marilandica, Itea
virginica, Lonicera Ruprechtiana, Cepha-
lanthus occidentalis, hyperlcum, Poten-

February 4, 1899.

THB piLORISTS* EXCHMNGB.

103

tila fniticosa, Spiraea callosa, Splrrea to-
mentoHa.Clethra alnitoHa, HibiscuB syri-
acus, Vltexagniis-c'HHtus, hydrangea p.g.,
CarynpteriH fuastaeanthus, BacchariB
halfmifolia, Desinorlium penduliflorum,
D. japonicuni, Calllcarpa purpurea,
Hamnmelis virginiana.

Calliearrm, fmni its appearance at the
end of the liHt. naturally gives a wrong
impression, a« it blooms early. The
(lowers, a light purple, are by no means
valuable as the berries are, with which
the stems are cliul in the Fall, making a
most ornnmentnl effect. These berry
plants, however, are worthy of more dis-
tinct attention, as there are many that
are extremely valuable.

Thedesmodiums and cassias are herba-
ceous perennials, though universally
classed among shrubs, because of the na-
ture of their growth. Hypericum Mo-
serianum might also come under the
same category, as in most severe Winters
it kills back to the ground. This is a
most charming little plant, suitable for
the edge of beds, blooming occasionally
all .Summer. H. cal.yclnum is even bet-
ter, in some respects, being almost ever-
green through hard Winters.

Another shrub, especinll.y desirable on
accountot its extensiveblooming period,
is Rosa rugosa. Rut with its single and
double white varieties itisso well known
already, further praises are scarcely nec-
essary.

It iB pleasing to Bee Rosa setigera com-
ing Into more general use as a shrub, for
it ranks with themost desirable. Though
strictl.v a running rose, like some other
vines, if it has nothing to run on it will
remain in bush form. When clothed \u a
mass of Howers, it is a delightful sight.

While on the subject of roses, the Jap-
anese polyantha multillora should come
in for deserving praise. Planters are
liable to overlook the merits of these
grand single roses.

Baecharls halimifolia is a remarkably
showy plant, smothered in white in the
Fall, and it is particularly to be remem-
bered as one adapted to salt air and soil.

The blue caryopteiis or verbena shrub
has established a reputation in a short
space of time, and needs no further in-
troduction. A white variet.v will this
year be brought into prominence. It is
said to bloom a trifle earlier. ^

S. Mendelson Meehan.™

ARUNDO DONAX VARIEGATA

Plante with one or two crowns ench, $3.00 per 100
'Aehrn. <*ra(4s, 3 to 5 canee each. $',J.oO per lUO. f. i'. b.
here. Order at once. Should he Bhipped March Iflt.

JOMN S. KHRR. Slieritian, Tex,

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TREES. TREES

Norway, Suqab and Siltbr Maple, Nohwat
Bphoob and Arbor Vit-ks. Correspondence eoll-
cited before purchasing elaewhere. ....

WM. J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N.J.

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CELERY PLANTS

Half million, open
air grown, robust,
well rooted, Golden
Self-Blanching and

Wlilte Plume, fl.OO per 1000; fS.OO express delivered.

Samples inalle»i.

HEAR HEAD FARMS. Orlando, Fla.

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Small
Fruits

Grape Vines...„...

Low prUci. DcspriptiT* Hat frps. Varlellei.

Extra One Btock CURRANTS, Gooseberries,
CAMPBELL'S EARLY Orape. Qimlity erCra.
Wviftuud iTuc. T. 8. ULJUUAUU CO., Frcdoula, ^.Y.

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CLE]VLAXIS

In 10 beet popular kindH, either dormant or growing
In pots, fine, healthy, strong plants, |2.50 per doz, ;
r^ii.uOperlUU.

l>owuiuu 4*ooHeberry, extra 2 year, $10 00 per
lOOO ; I vear. $6.0(1 per 1000.

JI. 1*. R«M<?M, H-fiOperdoz. ; $lu.00perl00.

nionthlv RoweM, splendid assortment, $1.00 per
doz ; 4 In. pots. $8,00 per 100.

PifouieH, 10 best vara., $1.25 per duz. ; $8.00 per 100.

8milax, strong, $2.00 per 100.

F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, III.

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AZALEA INDIGA

All the leading varieties, fine shapely plants, full of
•"Ude. 10 to 12 Inch, S^I.^O per dozen. 11 to 16 Inch,
$U.OO per dozen.

FARQUHAR VIOLET RUNNERS

Fine health; stock, SO. 00 per 1000.

WHITTON & SONS, Wholesale Florists,

CITY AND GREEN STREETS, UTICA, N.Y.
Mention th* Florlvta* jDMjdbMMtM* wta«B wxltlBS.

100,000 peach trees,
1,000 irish juniper,
boo norway spruce,
500 american arbor vit/e,

10,000 NORWAY MAPLE, for lining
out in Nursery, from 2 to 5 ft.

C. L. L0N8SD0RF, Floradale, Pa.

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SUGAR MAPLES

One hundred thousand Sugar Maples which must be
sold before April, 18;iO. Straight and well-rooted, will
be delivered f. o, b. cars at this place, carefully haled,
at following very low prices :

2 to 3 feet

1.75;
4.00;
6.00;

8.00; ••
^. - Ancliora
Exchange when

10 00 ~

3 to 4 feet.

5 to 7 feet.

6 to 8 feet.
8 to 10 feet.

Address T. C
Menlinn the

HOltB

Florists'

15.00

35.00

50.00

60 00
Be, Ky.
wrltlnie

HARDY SHRUBS, TREES, VINES,

Evergreens and Perennials.

30,000 BERBERIS THUNBERGM, 2 years trans

Trade List Readt.

T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchanire when writing.

Clearing Out Sale!

( Japonica . . $3.00 per 100
SPIR/EAS Compacta . 3.50 "
( Astilboides 4.50 "

CASH WITH ORDER

HULSEBOSGH BROS., - Englewood N.J.

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FORGING SHRUBS

FOR EASTER.

POT-GROWN.

noz. ion

Azalea Mollis ?3,50 $25.00

Staphvica Colchica 4.00 30.00

Deutzia Gracilis L.^O 12.00

Japan Snowball 4.00 30.00

Spirsea Van Houttei 3.50 25.00

Palniata 150 10.00

" Astilboides florib. .75 6.00

" Compacta 75 6.00

Paeonia OfBcinalis rubra,

fl. pi 1.00 8.00

Teniiifolia, fl. pi. 2.00 15.00

BOBBINKUTKINS, Rutherford, N. J.

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Trees, Shrubs,

Vines,
Hedg^e Plants.

Millions of them ; quality good. Prices

right. Trade list on application.

Personal inspection invited.

THEWM.H.M0ONG0.Morrisville,Pa.

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P. OUWERKERK

1123 Summit Ave., Jersey City, N. J.

JuBt rocelveci from our Holland Nurseries

RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS,

SPIR/EA JAPONICA, LILIUM SPECIOSUM

P/EONIES, BLEEDING HEART

POT GROWN LILACS, HYDRANGEAINSORTS

CLEMATIS and H. P. ROSES, m the best sorts:

PRICES MODERATE.
Mention the Florlats' Kxcbange when wrltlnf.

FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL

FOR ORCHARD AND GARDEN

Small Fruits, Grapes, Shrubs. Climbing: Plants,

Roses, Evergreens, Hardy Plants. Pa;onies.

Largest and choicest collectlous lu America.

BEST NOVELTIES

Deacriplivti Illu8trut*'U < utuloi^ui' free.

ELLWANCER & BARRY.

MOUNT HOPE NURSERIES, Rochester, IS. Y.
Firty-nlntll Tear.

M— UoB rb» nortaf Exchange when writAm.

PEACH AND PLUM TREES delTer'y'.V

Rellahle and clean stock at low wholeeale rates. All
deslrahle leading varieties of PEACHES, old and
new, Id fruiting orchards. Have the new Triutnpb,
GreenHboro, and Sneeil fruiting. Buds can be
Bapplled In eeaaou at low rates.

Very large stock of PLUM TREES, all on plum
roote, one and two years, liuda can he supplied of
these also, either from nurseries or orchard trees. Have
all the leading Japanese varieties. Ahundance, Bur-
bank, Chal»ot, SatHuMia, "Wlllard and others; also the
new Red J une and Wtckson In good supply.

Usual supply also of AHparuKUs Roota to offer.

ALEX. PULLEN, Mllford Nurseries, Mjlf Ord, Dal.
UentloD the Florlsta* Sxchanse when wrltlnc.

CLEMATIS!

2 to 3 years nld, extra strong flcldgrown
plants, fluest sorts (with 30 per cent. Jack-
mannl), BatemannJ. Henryl, Duchess of
Edinburgh, Gipsy Queen, etc. Price 811
per 100; !» 105 per 1000.
In finest sorts, without Jackmannl, $8.30

per 100 ; S80 per 1000

CLEMATIS, strung, 1 to 2 years, cultivated
In r> to 6 Iii'-h note, with 40 per cent. Jack-

mannl.SS per 100; 9;'75 perlOOO

References requested from unknown cor-
respondents

J.GROENEWEGEN,Boskoop,Holland

SPRINGFIELB,
NEW JERSEY.

Wro''^%%V.'' TREES AND PLANTS in full assortment. Trade ^Ca.alo.ue

Mentloa the Florteta' Vtxdt\BJig9 when writing.

F. & F. NURSERIES

ThePopularCAROLINA POPLAR.

.Jimt the tree for olty plnntluK— ThrlTeo where othem fall— ResUt*
iiinoke iinti ens JIM the nnlamnnder doe** fire. 7i>,000 of them, beautiful trees
6 to H.M to 10. HI to r^ ana 12 to 15 feet. Imniensestock of all other Shade Trees. Shrubs and
Kost^s. lIuiidredH ot'thnuHnndpt of Fruit I'reent. Nmnll FriiitM, Ornpe Vlnen.
I'l:iiit«. HeedN, Valuable Catalogue free. Correspondeuce solicited. Write us your
Wiintu if you would procure the best at bottom prices.

45th YEAR. 44 GREENHOUSES. I,000 ACRES.
THESTORRS& HARRISON CO., Box 529, PAINESVIULE, OHIO.

Meollon the Florists' Kxchan^e when wrltlnB.

Now on Hand for Forcing through the Winter and for

1 EASTER 1899

^ WRITE

Rhododendrons, In all sizes.
Spirsea Japonica, Compacta Multiflora.

FOR PRICES.-^

S Spiraea Van Houtteii.
Viburnum Opulus Sterilis.
Crimson Rambler, extra large plants.
Lily of tlie Valley. See page 96.

A fine lot of

' AstUbe Floribunda.

Just Arrived
TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS. 1° separate colors

Also GLOXINI/\S, special fine bulbs.

F. W. O. SCHMITZ, Jersey City. N. J.

Uentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Pot Grown LILACS for FORCING

WE can still supply a fine lot of pot
grown Lilacs, bushy well budded
dwarf platite. This is always (rood stock
for the retailer to handle, either as cut
blooms or to sell as pot plants. A ni^ht
temperature of 60 to 70 degrees will
develop their flowers in three weeks' time
and a continual supply of fine flowers can
be had from now until Easter at but small
expense and labor-

The varieties we offer are :
Cliarles X. Ked. Jli.OO per doz.; $46.00

per run.
Marie LeRraye. White. je.OO per

riciz.; $*6.niiiier IIIO,
Mnie. Leniolne. Double White. $6.00

per doz.: $6ll.liO per 100.
Souv. de Louis SpaetU. Red. $6.00

per doz.; $50.00 per lOU.

AZALEA MOLLIS.

This hardy Aznlea is used extensively in
all European cities for early forcing- ; tbey
are great favorites on account of their
varied and brilliant coloring.

We offer a fine lot of bushy plants, 12 to
15 inches high, well covered with buds, at
$8.00 per dozen.

ACACIA ARMATA.

A pretty Spring flowering variety which
produces its flowers in globular heads
from the axils of the foliag'e in such a mannet as to completely envelope the plant in a pleasing'
light yellow; an excellent plant for Easter forcing, succeeding under the same culture as the
Azaleas. A nice lot of bushy plants. 12 to 15 inches high ; 5 inch pots, 50c. each ; $5.00 per doz.

The l^llacs and Azalea AIollls can be shipped by freight witbouc iDJury In any
kind of weather.

HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., PHILA.

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104

The F^lorists'

rXCHHNGl

Pot Washing: Machine.

Editor Florists' Excliatige.

In theQueatlonBox of your issue of the
21st ultimo, 1 find an inquiry tor a pot-
wasliing niacliine. I never heard of a
machine of this sort, Init our experience
in washing pots may be of use to the in-
quirers, and if not to them, then perliaps
to some one else. We put our dirty pots
into a Ijarrel, or tub of water into which
we then force steam to bring the water
to boiling. Sometimes we boil them ten
to twelve hours. Unless the pots have
been used for years without washing,
this treatment will soften up the accumu-
lated material on them so it will readily
wash off. If the pots have been used
year after year without washing, it be-
comes exceedingly difficult to clean them.
The best way to deal with them under
such circumstances is to replace them by
clean ones. Fred. K. Luke, Ohio.

The Florist as a Business Man.

Editor Florists' ExciiaDffe.

Your article on the " Florist as a Busi-
ness Man," in the Florists' Exchange
of January 21, was timely and alas too
true. How to inculcate business princi-
ples into the florist who has no knowl-
edge of business is where the rub comes.
This unhusiness-like individual does not
generally waste money upon trade pa-
pers, eschews florists* clubs, and has no
ues for the S. A. F. He does not aspire
to be an " ornamental horticulturist;"
trusts in Providence instead of the Hail
Association and cannot unravel the mys-
teries of a Mutual Fire Insurance organi-
zation. Then he counts how much
money he has saved, and in order to bal-
ance the account grows stuff without
counting the cost, and sells it cheap In
order to get his neighbor's trade. The
sequel is bankruptcy and a howl from
his creditors. Perhaps if business men
would only trust business florists, those
who are devoid of business principles
might mend their ways.

John G. Esler.

Bone Meal— Its Use and Abuse.

Editor Florists' Exchange.

The article in your last week's issue,
page 71, on "Bone Meal, Its Use and
Abuse," contributed b.v H. Y., reminds
me of an experience with bone meal as a
fertilizer. Some tltteen years ago, when
planting roses I fell short of the fertilizer
which I had been using. I bought one
bag of bone dust and spread the material
on a bench before I planted the roses. A
couple of months later I found the plants
did not make a gr(jwth corresponding
with thatottheother roses. 1 commenced
to seek for the cause and found at the
roots of every plant a club root. The
same season florists from different parts
of the country who ordered young roses
from me stated that their roses were
affected with club root and the.y wanted
fresh stock. On inquiring if they had
been using bone dust as a fertilizer, all
of them answered in the affirmative.

Now, I have seen a splendid growth of
roses where bone dust was used as a fer-
tilizer,and I have come to the conclusion
that the chemical components of different
soils will produce different results. Being
to someextentfamiliar with agricultural
chemistry, 1 experimented with applica-
tions of sulphuric acid in the shape of
common soot and it proved a success.
J. Kadletz.

Flelschman Explains.

The paragraph whi?h I have noted In
the Florists' Exciianoe, entitled " The
Profundity of a New York Itetailer," is
a mistake, through error of the New
York Herald reporter. While I do not
profess to be thoroughly educated In the
language of horticulture, I must confess
that the article Itself was ridiculously
written up hy the reporter. The wliole
thing was misconstrued by him, as far
as my words were concerned; and I
think it onl.v fair that my friends in the
florist business slu)nld know through
your paper, tiiat I was mlHf]uoted and
should not be held responsible.

.1. Fleibchman.

Two Good Cattleyas.

Editor Florists' Ejcchange.

We have been fortunate in flowering
two good cattle.vas from an importation
of plants obtained through hager &
Hurrell.

Both are varieties of C. Trianie, one
being a pure white and carrying three
flue flowers on one spray; the other
plant bore six flowers on ttiree sprays,
has pure white sepals and petals, while
the lip coloring Is quite unique. A pro-
nounced blotch of lilac forms a central
area of color and closely pencilled lines
of the same hue radiate from center to
circumference to the edges of the lin and
run upward into the throatof the flower.
I have sold both of the plants to Lager
& Hurrell. A. Herrington.

Trees and Shrubs for Lawns and
Gardens.

Editor Florists^ Exchange.

I have been very much interested in the
article headed " Trees and Shrubs for
Lawns and Oardens,"by Edward Camp-
bell, on page 78, of your valuable journal.
The trees and shrubs enumerated there
comprise the very best that could be rec-
ommended for lawns and parks. Too
much cannot be said of such as Cornus
florida,the majestic oaks and other trees
and shrubs; but Liquidambar styraci-
flua, although very fine, is, I think, sur-
passed by Nyssa sylvatica, syn. multi-
flora, which I considerthe most gorgeous
of our native trees in Autumn. Of ever-
greens I value the hemlocks and Abies
canadensis. Florian.

Carnation Nomenclature.

Editor Florists' Exchange.

Referring to your issue of January 18,
in the article about Mrs. Thomas W.
Laweon carnation and the naming of
new sorts after society ladies; as 1 hap-
pen to be the party referred to as receiv-
ing a silver cup for bestowing such an
honor on a society lady of your city, I
would say that 1 think it the proper
thing for growers of new varieties to do,
and quite in keeping {I am told) with an
old English custom. I have two more
promising seedlings and from the re-
marks made by some of my patronesses,
they will be quite disappointed if I do
not use some of their names when I in-
troduce these carnations.

Strange to say, the Alice Ball Pinkus
(the seedling for which I got the cup
referred to; is, upon comparison, the
same shade of pink as the Lawson,
with about the same stem, a healthy,
strong grower. Flower somewhat
smaller, a wonderful producer and very
fragrant, while the blooms of Lawson
we got from Galviu were not fragrant.
1 feel well satisfied to grow Pinkus as a
money maker. A. J. Tharp.

We have lots of novelties and other
goods that will interest you, pay us a
visit. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.

Adv.

Our Colored Plate.

Editor Flori:ft!>' Exchange.

For some time 1 have been intending to
suggest to you the printing of advertls-
ments and illustrations of plants in their
natural colors; but we hesitated to do
so, being well aware of the many obsta-
cles to overcome In the way of accurate
register, etc., when large forms are put
on the press. You have proved, how-
ever, by your last number, in which you
illustrate Klondyke cosmos in colors,
that there is no such term as "can't be
done," when you make up your mind.
It is an excellent and dithcult piece of
printing and engraving, which ma.y per-
haps be more appreciated by printers
and by those who are familiar with the
difficulties of the work than by florists.
Allow me to congratulate you upon the
good results and upon your enterprise.
A. Blanc & Co.
Editor Florists^ Exchange.

The Florists' Exchange of January
28 received, and I write to express my
entire satisfaction with the color print-
ing of Klondyke cosmos; not only that
but the earnest effort you made to under-
stand thoroughly my wishes and to aid
me in carrying out same. Your sugges-
tions were valuable.

In the printed matter, in place of "sev-
eral "years, I wish you could make it
known that I wrote seven, for that was
the time I wrote and the time 1 labored
to secure my plant. One point which I
omitted to state is that the plants of
Klondyke and tall late variety were all
from seed sown In open grauud at same
time, and that the plants of each were
transplanted to field same week and
given same treatment in everi- way.

Americus, Ga. A. W. Smith.

OBITUARY.
James Horan.

After a lingering illness, James Horan,
Bridgeport, Conn., passed away on Sun-
day, January 29. aged fifty-three years.
Mr. Horan was born in Ireland, but was
brought to America when but a child,
by his parents, who almost immediately
settled at Bridgeport. Upon leaving
school he secured employment with Na-
thaniel Wheeler, under the tutorship of
Frederick Vervren,a noted horticulturist.
On completion of his apprenticeship, he
went into business as a florist, following
that vocation for a number of years.
Relinquishing the flower trade, he en-
gaged in the grocery business at Hart-
ford, Conn., which, latterly, he sold out
and resumed the occupation of a florist
at Bridgeport, continuing therein up to
the time of his death.

Mr. Horan was one of the promoters
of the Florists' Hail Association and was
for years a director of that body. He
was of an inventive turn of mind, giving
a good deal of attention to a support for

THK LATE JAMES HORAN.

carnations, which he placed on the mar-
ket. He served as a park commissioner
of Bridgeport, and aided very materially
in the improvement of the park system
of that city, his advice on park matters
being eagerly sought and followed, after
he had retired from the Board. In all
things that tended to elevate the moral
and general good of the community,
James Horan could always be counted
upon as a willing subscriber. Prior to
his illness he was actively identified with
Sacred Heart parish, and being a bass
singer of more than ordinary ability was
prominent in the choir of that church.

Mr. Horan was twice married and his
second wife survives him. There are also
five children. A son, Stephen, who has
assisted his father, will doubtless succeed
him in the business, it having for some
time been carried on under the style of
James Horan & Son.

The deceased was prominently identi-
fied with Court Marina, F. of A., Park
City Council, No. 16 K. of C, and Bridge-
port Council, Catholic Benevolent Le-
gion. He was a member of the S. A. F.,
and, when in full health, a regular at-
tendant at the annual meetings.

His remains were interred Tuesday
last in St. Michael's cemetery, Bridge-
port.

John B. Conway.

John B. Conway died at his home in
Montclair, Pa., Monday, January 30,
aged about eighty years. The deceased
some years ago conducted greenhouses
and was a very successful florist. He
was married three times and his last
wife survies him, as well as one daughter.

The deceased was a man of high Ideals
and took a leading part in public affairs,
being known far and near for his public
Hi)iriteiiiU'sB and liberal views.

CATALOGUES RECEFVED.

J. H. BOTD, Gage, Tenn.- Price List of Tree
Seeds.

S. E. Pebry, New Orleans, La.— Price List
of Roses. "*

John Watkins, Hereford, Eng.— Price List
of Fruit Trees.

Allen L. Wood, Rochester, N. Y.— Whole-
sale Catalogue of Small Fruits.

Theo. Bock, Himiltou, Ohio.— Price List of
New and Choice Chrysanthemums.

Ben Reid & Co,, Aberdeen, Scotland.— Price
List of Nursery Stock, Conifers, etc.

Daniel K. Herb, Lsincaster, Pa.— Price List
of Rooted Cuttings. Plants arid Seeds-

W. W. WiLMOBE, Denver, Col.— Price List of
Dahlias, Canoas, Gladioli, Ironies, etc.

The South Sea Gdano Company, Boston,
Mass.— Information regarding Fertilizers.

John S. Kerr, Sherman, Tex.— Catalogue of
Nursery and Fruit Trees, etc. Illustrated.

Miss Emma V. White, Minneapolis, Minn.—
Illustrated Catalogue of Choice Flower Seeds.

The Deming Co., Salem, Ohio.— Cash Price
List of Spray Pumps and Nozzles. Illustrated.

Geo. B. Watson, San Diego., Cal.— Catalogue
of Vegetable and Flower Seeds, Nursery Stock,
etc.

Frisdb. C. Pomrencke, Altona-Hamburg,
Germany.— Catalogue of Vegetable and Flow-
er Seeds.

Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N.J.— Cata-
logue of Nursery Stock, Bulbs Seeds, Palms,
Ferns, etc.

JOHN A. Bruce & Co., Hamilton, Ont.— Cat-
alogue of Seeds, Plants, Bulbs, Supplies, etc.
Illustrated.

A. TiLTON & Son, Cleveland, O.— Special
Wholesale Price List of Seeds for Market Gar-
deners and Florists.

L. E. Abohias & Bro., Carthage, Mo.— Cata-
logue of Vegetable, Flower and Field Seeds,
Plants, Supplies, etc.

W. A. Manda, South Orange, N. J.— Illus-
trated Catalogue of New, Hare and Beautiful
Plants, Seeds and Bulbs.

W. R. Shelmire. Avondale, Pa.— Wholesale
Price List (if Rooted Cuttings of Carnations,
inoludiug all the novelties.

American Patent Agency, Cincinnati, O.
— Descriptive Circular of Shelmire's "Tran-
som Lifter for Greenhouses."

Fred. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind.—
Descriptive Price List of Carnations, includ-
ing all the novelties of merit.

Plant Seed Company, St, Louis, Mo.— Illus-
trated Catalogue of Vegetable, Farm and
Flower Seeds, Implements, etc.

Iowa Seed Co., Des Moines, la.— Illustrated
Catalogue ot Field. Garden and Flower Seeds,
Plants, Aquarium Supplies, etc.

Lee-Kinsey Implement Co., Denver, Col.
—Catalogue of Field, Flower and Garden
Seeds, Plants, Implements, etc. Illustrated.

Sander & Co.. Bruges, Belgium, (Agent, A.
Dimmock. 60 Vesey street. New York). —
Special offer of Azaleas, Palms, Bay Trees, etc.

Sprdyt & Co.. Utrecht, Holland.— Wholesale
Price List of Vegetable and Agricultural
Seeds, etc. This firm has been established
since 1680.

The George A. Weaver Co., Newport, R.
I — Annual Illustrated Catalogue of Seeds,
Farm, Garden and Lawn Implements and
Supplies, etc.

D. M. Andrews, Boulder, Col.— Catalogue of
Hardy Cacti, Colorado Wild Flowers, Novel-
ties in Plants and Seeds; also Price List of
Conifers, etc.

Joseph F. Dickmann Seed Company, St.
Louis, Mo. — Illuatrated Descriptive Catalogue
of Garden, Field and Flower Seeds, Imple-
ments, Fertilizers, etc.

Weeber & Don. New York.— General Cata-
logue of Vegetable, Flower and Agricultural
Seeds. Tools and Horticultural Sundries, with
a select list of novelties in vegetable seeds.

E. G. Hill & Co., Richmond, Ind.— Cata-
logue of novelties; also the best varieties of
Hosep, Geraniums, Cannas, Chrysanthemums,
Carnations, and General Florists' Stock. Fully
illustrated.

J. Steckler Seed Co., Ltd., New Orleans,
La.— Illustrated Catalogue of Vegetable,
Flower and Grass Seeds, with a list of novel-
ties. Also a calendar for 1899, containing
planting tables suitable for the South.

Ellwanoer & Barry, Rochester, N. Y.—
Catalogue of Novelties in Fruit and Orna-
mental Trees. Shrubs, Hoses, etc. Well print-
ed and fully illustrated. Two handsome col-
ored plates of the newer roses are provided.

Wm. Elliott & Sons, New York.— Catalogue
of Seeds, Bulbs, Plants, Supplies, etc. Illus-
trated. A very complete catalogue. Hand-
some colored plates of vegetables and pansies
are furnislied. as well as lists of novelties and
specialties in flower and vegetable seeds.

Peter Henderson & Co., New York.- Man-
ual of Everything for the Garden. One of the
most handsome and compreliensive catalogues
we have received; and particularly valuable
on account of the very full descriptions fur-
nished of the subjects offered. Beautiful color
plates are presented of Henderson's Bountiful
Beau, Golden Heart Ruta Baga, Freedom
Tomato, Rocky Ford Musk Melon. New Asters,
collections of Sweet Peas, Roses and Chrysan-
themums. In addition to these the catalogue
is fully illustrated, and contains descriptions
ot many novelties not to be found elsewhere.

Also American Farmeis' Manual, being a
very complete list of Implements, Seeds, etc.,
for the use of farmers and others.

Februay 4, 1899.

THe Florists' Excht^nge.

105

Thomas W. Lawson, Esq.

Through the courtesy of The Kider and
Driver, New York, we are enabled to pre-
sent to oyr readers herewith a photo-
graph of the man whose name is now on
every tongue in the land, Thomas W.
Lawson, Esq., of Boston, the purchaser
of the now famous Mrs. Thomas W.
Lawson carnation {(or which the price
paid is said to have been $3U,000), and
whose munificent offer to carnation
growers appears in another column.
As stated last week, heis the senior part-
ner of the firm of Lawson, Weidenfeld &
Co., brokers and bankers. New York and
Boston. From a recent sketch of his
career published by the New York World,
we cull the following:

" .\t eleven he started as an errnnd boy

interest all the capital which is necessary
to make such business a success.'

" Through his dealings in copper shares
he has gained the greatest prominence.

" With the Standard Oil people he is
now bringing about a consolidation of
copper mining interests, which will be
one of the greatest deals of this period
of transactions on a most stupendous
scale. It will also result in transferring
the copper center from Boston to New
York, where the copper stocks will be
listed. No one knows what Mr. Law-
son's holdings in copper represent, but
he is supposed to be many times a mil-
lionaire.

" Mr. Lawson has one superstition. It
runs to the figure 3 and its multiples.
He never buys 1,000 shares of stock, but
makes the block 999. He will buy 33
shares, 333, 6G6 or 099, and he believes
that these are his luckj' numbers. When
he entered his attractive offices in State
htreet in the Worthington Building,

Mr. Lawson's Challeng:e Accepted.

Mr. C. W. Ward, of Queens, N. Y., is the
first caruatlonist to take up Mr. Law-
son's offer of $!) ,000 for a single bloom
that will equal that of the now celebrated
Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson. Doubtless other
growers will follow suit in the struggle
for the prize and, if Mr. Lawson is in
earnest, which we have no reason to
doubt, he will find that he has entered
into a contest from which our growers
will not withdraw until victorious or
vanquished.

The following is Mr. Ward's letter:
Thos. W. Lawson, Esq.,
Boston, Mass.

Dear Sir: My attention has just been
called to your offer published in Boston
Herald of January 2'.), in answer to a

of the magnificent variety you now own.
(Signed). C. W. Wahd, Manager.

In a description of Seedling No. 39,
'90, Mr. Ward says it is the result of (our
years of careful crossing from pedigree
seedlings; color rich crimson; size of
bloom 4 to 41/.' inches across, some reach-
ing 5 inches; form circular; calyxstrong,
perfect, non-bursting: stem perfect; con-
stitution vigorous. Habit sturdy, erect,
each normal plant producing 12 to 16
flowers, on stems from 18 to 30 inches
long, that hold the flower perfectly
erect sans support; bud (lerfect, and
the largest yet seen in carnations, being
from % to 11/4 inches in diameter before
the petals commence to unfold.

This variety should find favor with
Mr. Lawson, as both its number and

THOIVIAS W. LAWSON, ESQ., BOSTON.
Purchaser of the Mrs. Thomas W, Lawson Carnation, the purchase price of which is said to have been $30,000.
From a photograph taken of Mr. Lawson at his Summer residence, on his Kentucky Saddle Horse Enchanter.

[Reproduced by courtesy of The Rider and Drii

in )i Itanking lioiiHe. When he was not
busy with liis err.inds he was buried in a
book, lie juniijed to a clerkship in the
Globe Bank. \t twenty-one he became
an operator, and it was not long before
the old-timers found the.v were against a
new game in speculation. When he was
but twenty-four he began to sit at the
table with millionaires as a director in
big cnrporations.

'* But Lawson's genius is not all in
finance. The late George Corliss said of
him: 'There is probably not another
who possesses to such a maiked degree
inventive genius, combined with the
thorough business man. He is one of the
few men in this world who can quickly
perceive the necessity for a new inven-
tion, who can make the invention, who
can Invent lalmr-saving machinery to
produce tiiat invention, who can manu-
facture that machinery, and who can
then organize all these inventions into a
t)U8ine8S,tand not onl.v successfully con-
duct that business, but can personally

State streethad never had a No. 33. To
his delight the entrance to his office was
numbered 33, and his telephone number
was 333. And No. 33 State street and
telephone .333 have certainly seemed
lucky."

I'erhaps it was an ordination of fate
that Peter Fisher's carnation, the Mrs.
Thomas W. Lawson, was originally
Seedling No. 999.

Mr. I.awson has a fine residence at
Winchester. Mass. He has a stable of
thoroughbreds, and several prize win-
ners at New York and Newport are
among them. In his kennels are the best
dogs that money will buy.

In personal appearance the Boston
copper king is tall and athletic. The
suspicion of a smile is always lurking
about the corners of his mouth, and it is
there whether he has just made or lost a
hundred thousand dollars.

Such is the man who, it is said, pur-
chased the Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson car-
nation for $30,000 and thereby made his
wife's name famous wherever newspa-
pers circulate or flowers grow.

letter from the Florists' Exchange,
agreeing to pay $5,000 for a carnation
equal to the Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson.

In response to said offer I desire to
submit our seedling No. 39, '90, and
have four blooms of same now ready for
your inspection. 1 am willing to submit
our seedling to the judgment of Peter
Fisher, the originator of Mrs. Lawson,
and Wm. Plumb, gardener to C. P. Hunt-
ington, Esq., and formerly gardener to
your business associate, Mr. Weidenfeld,
or to any other two competent, unbiased
carnation experts.

In connection with this I will agree to
sell you the entire stock of said seedling
carnation for the sum of f 10,000 upon
such terms as we may hereafter agree.

In conclusion, I wish to compliment
your judgment In purchasing that grand
production of Mr. Fisher, Mrs. Thos. W.
Lawson. Having myself produced up-
wards of 10,000 hybridized seedlings,
several of which are now largely grown
and sold throughout the United States,
I am fully alive to the commercial value

date of origin are multiples of bis lucky
figure 3.

In reviewing the history of the Mrs.
Thomas W. I.awson carnation in our
last issue, we should also have stated
that the variety was shown at the No-
vember, 1897, Exhibition of the Pennsyl-
vania Horticultural Society whereit was
entered in the class for six blooms best
American seedling never disseminated,
and for the f'raig cup tor twenty-five
blooms, and one plant, best American
seedling never disseminated. In the
former class the variety Mrs. James
Dean, shown by C. W. Ward, Queens. N.
Y., was the winner, the Mrs. Thomas W.
Lawson being awarded a certificate of
merit. The cup was won by Joseph
Heacock, of W.vncote, Pa., with the light
pink variety Elizabeth. We understand
the name of the latter variety has been
changed to Melba, and is now being dis-
tributed by John N. May, of Summit,
N. J. -

106

Twe F=LORISTS' EXCHT^NGE.

HINTS and HELPS.

An easily constructed propagating

device.— Tdere arc lots of things which
must be rooted underanalmost aii-tight
structure. The old-time hand-lights and
bell-glasses are too clumsy, expensive,
and too liable to get smashed up before
a season's work Is got out of them.
About the neatest, cheapest and most
useful article in this line, may be made
out of the frame of au ordinary carrying
box. The dimensions may be in the
neighborhood of 14 x 20 inches, with a
Bimilar sized pane of glass. This frame
is placed on the surface of the sand bed,
the cuttings put in place and thus we
secure perfect conditions tor even the
most shy rooting cuttings. Instead of
periodically wiping off thecollected mois-
ture on the under surface of the pane
turn the dry side downwards.

Dahlia plants, which are to be propa-
gated from, should now be sorted out,
put in Iboxes, using a light compost,
and placed in heat. An occasional
syringing for the Hrst few days will be
all that is necessary to start them into
growth. As soon as the growths are of
sufficient length, take them off leaving a
joint at the bottom for breaking out
again. Where a large number are not
wanted the growths taken off close to
the old plant make the best specimens.
Seeds of all the kinds should be sown
without delay, for even if they are too
early the tops may be rooted, these mak-
ing even better plants than the seedlings.
The latter form tubers very rapidly, and
may. If necessary, be kept over as stock
plants in three-inch pots.

Variegated Ice Plant.— The pretty
little variegated ice plant, known under
the name of Mesembryanthemum cordifo-
lium varlegatum has a habit of damping
off in the propagating bed when treated
like the majority of bedding plants. A
way to circumvent this is to prepare
shallow boxes of sand and leaf-soil. Give
one good watering previous to putting
in the cutting. Let the boxes stand for
a few hours, put in the cuttings quite
close together and stand them on a bench
over the heating pipes. Give no more
water till rooted, that is, if the soil does
not become too dry, in this case the cut-
tings should not be watered with a rose.
This variety is one of the prettiest of
dwarf bedding plants, and should be
more commonly met with.

Herbaceous lobelias which were
placed under cover of a frame in the Fall
may be increased by division at this time
better tlian at any "other. Divide up the
crowns Into single growths and plant
them as closely as they will conveniently
go into sandy soil in boxes, to make fresh
rootlets previous to putting them In
pots. If put in a cool house they will
start growth immediately and tbe small-
est pieces will be large enough to fill 4-
inch pots by the beginning of May. L.
fulgens and L. splendens are natives of
Mexico. There are some varieties more
showy than the parents. L. cardinalis
is a native of the Eastern States and de-
serves a place even among popular bed-
ding plants.

Adiaiitum Parleyense turning yel-
low on the fronds may be caused princi-
pally by overhead watering, and keeping
the plants in too low a temperature.
Most of the adiantums dislike overhead
watering, but A. Farleyense shows the
results of it quicker than any other kind,
as the leaf divisions are larger and more
fragile than any othervariety of maiden-
hair. The plants should be grown in a
porous and well-drained material —
fibrous loam, sand, and well decayed
cow manure with a little good leaf-soli
added makes an ideal mixture. When
heavy loam only is to be had, chopped
sphagnum forms an excellent medium to
mix with it along with the other ingre-
dients. When potted In soil which gets
Into a close mass, the tender rootlets do
not make any progress in it, and soon
decay, forcing the foliage to become un-
sightly and eventually leaving but a few
weakly developed small fronds over the
crowns.

Seedlings of herbaceous and other
plants, such as campanulas, hollyhocks,
dlanthus, bellis, myosotis, oriental pop-
pies and BO forth, which germinated in
the Fall and have been kept In a semi-
dry state In their seed pans, should now
be put Into small pots, using a mixture
largely composed of good, prepared leaf-
mould. When tlie seedlings are placed in
a cool bouse, a sprinkling overhead with

a fine rose until the plontlets show the
need of a more substantial watering,
will be all that is required.

Bougainvillea Sanderiana. — Speci-
mens of this now favorite Easter bloom-
ing plant, which were lifted from the
open lot and potted last Fall, should now
be pushing out their flowering shoots. A
good brisk temperature, with abundant
humidity, suits them exactly. Plants
which were grown in pots all last Sum-
mer will not have as strong wood as the
outdoor grown stock, consequently they
will, before starting, be benefited by
pruning out the weak growths and
shortening back the longest shoots.
Start them in rather small pot.', giving a
larger shift as the pots get full of roots.
S.yrlnge sereral times daily, until the
plants require to be watered regularly
with the watering pot. At this time
liquid manure in weak solution may be
given frequently. Shortly after starting,
the young growths may be taken off and
rooted for future specimens. Keep close
until rooted.

Castor Bean Plants. — Some of the
dark-leaved castor bean plants make
splendid foliage subjects for subtropical

Beed8lof„the8e are best sown now. Do
not sow.in.soil_as theu'.they are unrelia-
ble in germinating; rather use chopped
sphagnum. Cover theseeds half au inch,
and in six days they will be ready for
potting off. Use light soil; place three
of the seedlings around the edge of a 3-
inch pot and by the middle of May they
are ready to go outside.

Starting Cannas. — It may be a trifle
early to start the main batch of cannas
so far in advance of the period for plant-
ing out, but it must be borne in mind
that the first growth of a cannacuts but
little of a figure in the bed. The growths
which it makes, when with heat, mois-
ture, and root conditions perfect, are the
ones which tell later in the season. When
a limited quantity of any particularly
fine kind is to be made the most of, then
the sooner they are cut up and started
the better. Cut off all decayed or decay-
ing matter from the rhizomes and divide
them into single eyes. Leave as much
rhizome to each eye as possible, as it
will break out from the dormant buds
at the bases of the leaf scars. A good
mixture in which to start them is sand,
sphagnum and cow manure in equal
parts. Rub the two last named iugredi-

recitation, which was encored. George
Smith responded for the "Sister Soci-
eties." John N. May spoke on the
florists of America; he hoped they would
be able to sell all new carnations at
.f30,000.

Mr. Gibbons spoke for the allied
trades, Mr. Herrington on cut flowers,
Mr. Lager on orchids, and Mr. Withers
replied for the Horticultural Press. The
meeting disbanded at 10.30 p.m., every-
one having had an enjoyable time.

A Simple Method of Determining: the
Cubic Contents of Greenhouses.

By JJ. T. Galloway.

In connection with the work of fumi-
gating with hydrocyanic acid gas, it is
necessary to determine accurately the
cubic contents of each house. A method
of doing this has already been described
in these pages, and while the problem as
there set forth is not a difficult one,
many have no doubt been deterred from
undeitaking it on account of the seeming
complications involved. The following
graphic method of getting the desired re-
sults will, we believe, answer for all prac-

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bedding. If sown out of doors It is late
in the season before they make much
headway. This is especially the case
with the large growing Ricinus zanzibar-
ensis. During the last few years with
me, from outdoor sown seed, the seasons
have not been long enough for plants to
even ripen their seed. Some of the forms
of R.Gibsoni have leaves of a rich bronzy
color. R. zanzibarensis Is green. Seeds
should be secured now, and the first
batch sown in a week or two. They
must not be sown in receptacles from
which they need to be pricked off, as they
do not stand this operation well. In-
stead of this the seeds should be sown
singly in thumb pots, and as they require
itshifted on into larger ones. When a few
inches high, nip out the growing point
to make dwarf branching plants.

Tuberous-rooted Morning Glories.

— The .lapanese morning glories vary
much in the color of the flowers, and
while some of them are undoubtedly
prett.y there are numerous shades which
will never become popular. None of
them approach in beauty the well known
I. Learii or the kind known as rubro-
cffirulea. The Hrst named is evidently a
perennial without tubers and is propa-
gated from cuttings; the last named,
from seed. Moreover, the .Japs have a
very weedy appearance which Is against
them. The tuberous-rooted kinds need
only to be treated like cannas or dahlias
during the Winter. In Summer few
climbers can equal them in perpetual
masses of bloom. Ipomcea paniculnta Is
probably the best of the lot. Other good
ones are scabra, Hardlngii and inslguls;

ents through a half-Inch sieve; incorpor-
ate thoroughly. Start them In shallow
boxes. A good brisk heat and a humid
atmosphere will start them moving in a
short time. G. W. O.

Florists and Gardeners Dine.

The second annual dinner of the Mor-
ris County Gardeners and Florists' So-
ciety took place at the Washington ho-
tel, Morrlstown, N. J., Monday evening,
January 30. The dinner itself was
everything that could be desired. The
tables were adorned with vases of carna-
tions, among which was a bunch of
Olympla from John N. May, Summit, N.
J. About GO persons were present. P.
O'Mara, New York, acted as toast-
master, and the office could not have
been placed in more capable hands. His
sallies of wit, sandwiched in between
the numerous short speeches, were a
great feature of the evening. President,
Duckham gave a brief resume of the
work of the society during the past
year. There had been given seven exhi-
bitions, ten lectures, and twenty-two
new members were added, with an av-
erage of 30 in attendance at the meet-
ings. At present the treasury account
showed a surplus of $600.00. Inciden-
tally Morris County was mentioned
as being noted for the best roses, or-
chids, and chrysanthemums.

Mr. Hunt of the "Chronicle" respond-
ed to the toast, " Our F'lag in Cuba;"
Mr. Pierson, of the" Jerseyman," spoke
on Jersey, and Mr. Gee on Morris
County. Mr. Lucas followed with a

tical purposes, and as it involves noth-
ing more difl^cult than the counting of a
number of squares, the simplicity of the
plan will become apparent.

Procure from a stationery store or art
supply store some cross-section paper,
such as represented in the figure. In this
particular case areas of three sizes are
shown, the largest, being V2 inch, the next
1/4 inch, and the smallest 1-16 Inch
square. The i,i-incb squares (1, 2, 3, 4,
etc.) may represent square feet. Now
determine the dimensions of the house
and make a sketch as shown, each square
of i/i inch representing one square foot.
This particular house, it will be seen, is
18 feet (or 18 squares) wide, 12 feet to
the ridge, 61/0 feet at the back, and 4Vo
feet in front. The ridge stands 5 feet from
the back wall, as shown in the sketch.
After once the lines are drawn simply
count the squares Inclosed and the nuni-
ber of squares will be the number of
square feet. The parts of squares, that is
where a line divides a square, can be
easily determined by counting the small-
est squares or by the eye, and by adding
these tractions of squares together the
number of whole squares may be readily
found. After the number of square feet
is obtained it is only necessary to multi-
ply it by the length of the house in feet
and the result will be the cubic contents;
for example, supposing thehouse in ques-
tion is 100 feet long it contains 1501/2
squares, or square feet, and 1501/, multi-
plied by 100 equals 15,050 cubic leet.

The whole operation requires less time
than it takes to describe it, and will, of
course, apply to a house of any shape or
size.

uary 11, 1899.

Thb Florists' Exchange.

107

Sweet Peas.

A Resume of The Novelties for 1899.

The current jear promises to be a
ratlier tJiine one to thesweet pea special-
ists, owing principally to the fact that
the novelties Hist put on the market this
year have been in their huuiis for testing
during previous |years, and if we except
the introductioBB of Henry Eckford, of
Wem, England, there is nothing new in
named varieties to whet their curiosities.

huupee'k (piiila.,) intuodvctions.

Burpee's Bush Sweet Pea, Gray Friar.
— This I have tested several seasons, to
gether with several other varieties
claimed to have the same habit of
growth. 1 failed to get any " bush " out
of it. It grew irom three to four feet
tall, with same habit of growth as the
tall-growing kind, but a little more
branching. It may be that certain soils
and climates will produce the -'bush,"
bnt it tailed with me.

Burpee's Cupids: Beauty, Alice Eck-
ford and rrimrose, are the dwarf forms of
tall-growing kinds and require no special
mention, being simdar in habit to other
Cupids. We are promised Cupid replicas
of all the tall ones, shortly.

Sadie Burpee. — 'This is the lone prom-
ised hooded white sweet pea. and if it
comes true to that type will be a valua-
ble addition, as the "hood "has taken
the popular fancy, which has caused the
white varieties, all of which are "ex-
panded " or " reHe.xed," to fall into disfa-
vor. It will pay the florist to watch this
variety as a possible commercial sort if
it is reall.v " hooded."

Navy Blue. — This genuine novelty
grown by the specialists for several .years
as Sunset Novelty A, is unique. It is
an entirely new color and the only real
blue in a sweet pea. It "took" every-
where it was shown and every specialist
saw its good qnallties, and will recom-
mend it as worthy of introduction. I
expect it to have a big sale. It is a good
example of the value of advance testing
by the specialists of a really good thing.

Pink Friar. — A pink-rose replica of
Gray Friar, but a Hower of better size,
form and substance. A number of other
growers have been carrying this for
several .years. This style of marking is
very popular. There are in the bands of
other growers, orange, red and maroon
Friars.

Georgeous. — Put out for testing last
year as Flaming Meteor. This Is also
unique, being the first sweet pea with a
true orange in it, the standard beins; a
true orange self. It willdisplace the old-
time Meteor.

Fashion.— This is another good thina,
but there is a big stock of the seed in the
hands of other parties, as I had it from
twelve sources last year. It was found
by everyone astray in Eckford's oiigiual
packets" of Captivation. It is a dark sol-
ferlno, shaded deep rose, the edge of
standard being slightl.v in-rolled.

Mr. Burpee's introductions are fewer
this year than usual, but he has never
introduced a set with as much genuine
merit in it as this year's.

WALKUH'S (I'-OItERT GliOVE, ORE.,) INTIIO-
DUCTIONS.

Mr. Walker has, as usual, done some-
thing strictly original. Besides giving
us five named varieties he offers on pro-
bation five " futures "known by numbers
only, for the approval of the sweet
pea world which, if found worthy, will
be given names. One of Mr. Walker's
chief traits Is his excessive modesty
shown in his descriptions of varieties.

Stardust. — This is a beautiful flower.
It is of the finest form and very large.
In coloring it has the pure bright rose of
its parent, Mrs. .los. Chamberlain, which
is flecked and speckled on pure white in
minute specks.

Oregonia.— This is the gem of the set.
I have grown it several seasons and am
charmed with it. It is the darkest red-
and-whlte stripe. Mr. Walker says it is
" white, heavily striped with blood-red."
I do not agree with him but rather
would say It is "blood-red, faintly
streaked white." The flower is large
and of the Eckford shell-shape type.

White Seed Queen Victoria. — I did not
find this superior to Golden Gleam, as it
presented several shadings— two of them
with pink in them. If the seed Is now
thoroughly rogued and comes the pure
cream tint it will be a valuable addition
to the "yellow " class, all of which are
lacking somewhat in either form or sub-
stance.

Select Burpee Seedling. — Mr. Walker
thinks this is similar to Stella Morse, but
with me the markings were dissimilar,

and the form of this one more of the
rolled-edge-hooded type. I consider It a
shade darker than .Stella Morse. It Is a
beauty at any rate.

Notched White. — This was so recently
reviewed in theseeolumnsthat no further
notice is necessary. Every grower should
try it fur a commercial white. The fol-
lowing aretheunnaraed varieties referred
to above:

W-99-A. — This is a flue lustrous pink of
the shade commonly called " medium."
It keeps its coloring in the sun and is a
fine bold flower on long stems. I
matched it with every known variety of
pink and found It entirely dissimilar.

W-09-B. — This is a very large expanded
flower, but the coloring Is not pleasing,
being of a dark purple-plum stripe.

W-99-C. — A stray in Crown Jewel that
was caught by every specialist. 1 had

bright rosy lilac, wings slightly shaded
rosy lilac; Hon. F. Bouveric, standard
a most beautiful coral pink, wings
slightly lighter of the same color; Coun-
tess Cadogan, standard a bright, shin-
ing violet color, wings a pure sky-blue;
Duke of Westminster, a deep rose maroon,
overlaid with bright shining violet;
Othello, a rich, dark brown chocolate-
red self-colored flower.

There are some unique beautiful things
now in the hands of the growers, which
I hope to see come out soon. Among
them are Deep Her Majesty, the most
beautiful rose I ever saw, far superior to
Prince of Wales. Gray Edged Purple,
an entirely new shade In sweet peas, and
a maroon Gray Friar; also a new shade,
now growing for stock on the ranch of
C. C. Morse & Co., Santa Clara, Cal., and
a unique color produced by S. T. Walker,

four samples of it last year. Probably
from this Eckford bred up Chancellor
and Colonist. It resembles the former.
No one but Walker got any of the orange
stripe— which latter may be an astray
also.

W-99-D.— A stray in Salopian. No one
else seems to have caught it. It is simi-
lar to Lady Mary Currie, but of better
substance and brightercoloring. Proba-
bly something Kcklord has in reserve.

W-99-E.— Probably a sport from Duke
of York. It is somewhat similar to
Emily Lynch, but the best description
would be "a rose and cream Stella
Morse.''
eckeord's (wem, eng.,) introductions.

The descriptions of these taken from
Mr. Ecktord'scatalogue are given below,
but I warn m.v readers not to expect the
flowers to look like the descriptions. In
this mutter of proper descriptions the
American Introducers have made great
strides toward cold facts, Mr. Burpee
especially, but our English brethren stick
to the method of describing a flower, as
a sixteenth century novelist described
his heroines— by ideals. If Mr. Eckford
would furnish us specialists with his ad-
vance work as dothe American growers,
we would gladly furnish him with exact-
cold-fact-dead-sure-descriptions.

Lady Grisel Hamilton. — A beautiful
shining pale lavender; Mrs. Dugdale,
standards, most lovely rose, shaded rich
primrose'; wlngs'prlmrose, splashed light
rose; Lady Skelmersdale, standard,

Forest Grove, (Jregon, by a cross be-
tween Duke of Clarence (dark maroon)
and I^ady Penzance (salmon-pink).

Mr. Waldo Itohuert, of Gllroy, Cal.,
also has some surprises in the lavenders
and pinks that will create a sensation
when put out.

Everything known in sweet peas, past,
present, and ten years in the future will
be shown at the Cohocton, N. Y. show
next Summer, when the National Society
will be organized.

Sam. A. Hamilton.

Roaring Spring, Pa.

In Touch With the Times.

" Fame is a wonderful thing. Isn't it?"
she said to the .young man who was sell-
ing garden supplies.

" Yes," replied the salesman with some
surprise, " It Is certainly very wonderful."

" They are naming everything after
Dewey, now, aren't they?"

"1 suppose there will be all sorts of
articles put on the market with his name
attached to them."

"Well, I don't like to follow all the
sill.v fads that come and go. But when
it Tcomes to celebrating a real hero, it's
different. I used to say that my daugh-
ter read a great deal of trash. But every
now and then I must confess she comes
across a really practical hint."

" Has she been giving you a new idea
In the gardening line?" inquired the

salesman with an uneasy glance at the
clock.

"Yes; It was a piece of poetry, too.
It went;

"'The morning sun rose bright o'er
dewev lawns.'

" What I wish to get now isabout four
pounds of the kind of grass seed you
plant to raise a Dewey lawn. I have
made up my mind to have one, no mat-
ter how much trouble It takes."- Detroit
Free I^ress.

THE MEN WE MEET.

I caU a man remarkable who becomes a true
workman in tins vineyard of the Highest. Be
his work that ol" palace-building and kingdom-
founding, or only ol delving and ditching, to
me it is no matter— or next to none. All
human work is transitory, small in itself. • •
Only the worker thereof, and the spirit that
dwelt in him is significant.— Caklyle.

No. 41.— A. H. EWING.

The subject of this week's sketch is A.
H. Ewing, now ol Berlin, Ont., but lately
of Toronto, and one of theraost respected
and best liked men in the trade in Canada
to-day.

Mr. Ewing was born at Eton, near
Norwich, England, in 1857. He is a son
of J. W. Ewing, who forty years ago
had the largest nursery and florist busi-
ness in the eastern counties of England.
Mr. Ewing was educated at King Ed-
ward VI grammar school, Norwich, and
in 1871 emigrated to Canada. He came
to Toronto, and was for several years
gardener to the late Judge Morrison,
who had one of the best collections of
plants in the Dominion. Leaving here
he returned to Europe and spent a year
in the nurseries of Transom Freres, Or-
leans, France, in 1877-78. He visited
the Paris exposition in 1873, subse-
quently he was for a short time in busi-
ness with his brother, J. E. Ewing, at the
old Norwich homestead; but soon gave
this up and came back to Canada, where
he became for a time gardener to Sir Wil-
liam Rowland. He then visited the
Northwest for about three years, and
during the big boom then acted as land
agent, postmaster, express agent, and
general factotum to the town of Bath-
gate, North Dakota. Keturning to To-
ronto he was appointed gardener at the
Mercer Reformatory, where he greatly
improved the grounds. From there he
was transferred to the Normal School
gardens in which position he remained
for about twelve years, making many
improvements in the grounds ol that In-
stitution. He left that position last Fall
to start for himself in the florist business
in the thriving town ol Berlin, Ont. Mr.
Ewing was one of the first members of
the Gardeners and Florists' Association,
being one of themost regular attendants
at the meetings, he, I believe, never hav-
ing missed a meeting except in the time
he was absent at the World's Fair in
Chicago. When it was decided to send a
collection of plants from Canada to the
World's Fair, Mr. Ewing was the one
man considered by the members of the
profession as best qualified to manage it.
Although It was not otlicially left to
him, he did the most of the work in get-
ting up the exhibit and to him belongs
the credit of the success that was at-
tained. The packing of the plants here
was superintended by Mr. Ewing, and
John Thorpe told the writer that they
were the best packed lot of plants
brought to the Fair.

Mr. Ewing was for some years secre-
tary of the Gardeners and Florists' Asso-
ciation, and for the last few years has
been treasurer. He has acted as guide,
counselor and friend to many in the pro-
fession here, nis help being ever freely
given. In controversy he always holds
his own with great ability, but with
kindness and moderation; and all who
know him are proud to have the honor
of his friendship. Tnos. Manton.

BOOKS RECEIVED.

First Lessons with I'lants, by Pro-
fessor L. H. Bailey.- Publishers, The
Macmillan Company, 66 Fifth avenue,
New York. Price, 40c. This is an
abridgment of " Lessons with Plants,"
and is designed primarily as a text-book
for use in schools. It treats on the sub-
jects of twigs and buds, leaves, flowers,
propagation and habits, and provides
valuable hints on collecting and presery-
Ing specimens.

108

The F=i-orists' Exchange.

POUNDED IN 1888.

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The Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson Carnatiofl Sale

A CHALLENGE AND AN OFFER

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New subscriptions will commence with the
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The date on address label shows when the sub-
scription expires and is the subscriber's
receipt. No other receipt is sent.

ADVERTISEMENTS!

Copy must reach this office not later than
Thursday in order to secure insertion in issue
of the following Saturday.

Bate, $1.00 per inch. Special positions
extra. Discounts on contracts of one month
or longer.

Orders from unknown parties must be accom-
panled by cash or satisfactory references.

Contents.

AHiETS, Echoes from tbe . . . .113

Births W9

Books Heceivkd 1U7

Briefs for Busy Florists . . . . UO

Calendars Received 97

Carnation SALE, Thb Mrs. Thos. W. Law-
son— A Challenge and an otter . .108

Carnations ml

Convention Exhibition . . . .101

Catalogdes Keceived 1(14

Changes in Business 108

Correspondence 104

European Plant Notes .... lln

Fires 119

Greenhouses, to Determine Cubic Con-
tents op (lliue.) 106

Hints and Helps 106

Imports AND Exports UO

Lawson, Thomas \V. (Portrait)— Challenge

Accepted . 105

Men We Meet, The:

A. H. Ewing (.Portrait) . . . .107
Nursery Department .... 102, 103
Obituary :

James Horan ( Portrait), J. Conway . 104

Personals 101

Question Box 113

KOSES 99

Seed Trade Keport 97

8. A. F 109

Sweet Peas .107

Trade Notes:

Grand Kapids, St. Paul . . . .110
Hamilton, Ont., Montreal, New York . 112
Chicago, Cleveland, Harltord, Pitts-
burg. Providence, St. Louis, Toronto. 114
Brooklyn. Jersey City . . . .118

Boston, Cincinnati 119

Buffalo, Niagara Falls 120

Tub Plants for Summer . . . .110

Erratum.

In advertisement of Clucas & Bodding-
ton Co., on title page last issue, read
price of Asparagus Sprengeri Seed, $:55
per 50(>0, not 10,000.

A bill Itas been introduced into the
New Hanipshire Legislature for the pro-
motion of horticulture, providing for
J500 a year being given to the State
Horticultural .Society.

At a'recent meeting of the board of
managers of the New York botanic gar-
den Prof. D. T. McDougall, University of
Minnesota, was elected to fill the newly
created post of director of the labora^
tory.

.4mong goods reappraised and ad-
vanced the past week, were the follow-
ing: Hyacinthus' candicans and single
begonias from Lisse; pear stocks from
Maze.

A firm of florists in Manchester, N. H.,
Bends to the American Jadoo the sub-
joined couplet.
"The 'Children cry for Castoria,* you know,
But here the Ladies all want Jadoo."

In view of the serious damage result-
ing to crops generally through the rav-
ages of insectB, superinduced by thewan-
ton destruction of ournative birds, those
whose intei-ests are affected sliould lend
their aid to have the bills now pending
in Congress, and dealing with the preser-
vation of birds, become law, by writing
to members and asking them to vote for
these bills.

When the reported sale of the Mrs.
Thomas W. Lawson carnation was first
announced in the daily papers, the alleged
purchase price being such a phenomenal
one, we, for our own information and
that of the trade generally, immediately
instituted an inquiry as to the accuracy
or otherwise of the statement. First of
all we submitted the announcement to
the originator, Peter Fisher, of Ellis,
Mass., and received from him a partial
denial of the whole transaction, dated
January 17, and which we published in
our issue of January 21 last— see page
5.">. present volume, Florists' Exchange.
.Subsequently, however, there appeared
in the daily press a statement from the
attorney of the purchaser, setting forth
that the sale had actually taken place,
and specifying the terms thereof. These,
as given, we at once referred to Mr.
Fisher, receiving from him the signed
statement relative to the matter, which
was printed in last week's issue, page 82.

At the same time that we wrote Mr.
Fisher, we also addressed the subjoined
communication to Mr. Lawson, deeming
the traueaction of sufBcient importance
to the trade as to demand investigation
into the true status of the deal :

New York, January 24, 1899.
Mr. Thomas W. Lawson, Boston, Mass.

Dear Sir: Referring to the alleged pur-
chase by you of the Mrs. Thomas W.
LawsoQ carnation from Mr. Peter Fisher,
of Ellis. .Mass.. report of which has been
going the rounds of the daily papers for
a week or two past, we beg to enclose
herewith a denial by Mr. Fisher of any
such sale having tiiken place; but as
there appears in this morning's New
York Herald a statement purporting to
come from Mr. Homer Albers, "attorney
for Mr. Lawson," announcing the fact
that he has in his possession the bill of
sale executed by Mr. Galvin and Mr.
Fisher in his presence, transferring to
you, in consideration of $30,000, all the
stock for plants and all of the flowers of
the said carnation, we write to ask if
you will be kind enough to inform us (as
representing the florist tradeof the East)
whether such a sale has been effected,
and if the conditions are as given above.
Our object in asking for this informa-
tion is to set at rest the minds of the
florist trade as to the truth or otherwise
of the reported transaction. Trusting
you will be kind enough to favor.us with
a reply, we are.

Yours faithfully.

The Florists' Exchange.

Wednesday morning of this week we
received Mr. Lawson's reply to our letter,
given below, said reply having previously
been published along with our letter to
him in several of the Boston papers.

And while there can now be no doubt
as to the accuracy of the statement re-
garding such a sale having been effected,
the purchase price paid has not been con-
firmed by Mr. Lawson in his letter to us,
although, as stated last week, thefacts
appear in the bill of sale, shown by Mr.
Lawson's attorney to our Boston corre-
spondent, and then quoted. The follow-
ing is a full copy of Mr. Lawson's reply
to our communication :

LAWSON, WEIDENFELD & CO.,
bankers .t brokers.
Boston, January 28, 1899.

Editor Florists' Exchange,

I received your letter enclosing clip-
ping from your paper. I note the rea-
sonableness of your request that I state
if I have purchased the pink. At the
time 1 purchased this flower I supposed
the conditions and terms connected
therewith were solely ray affair, and of
no particular interest to the public.
After reading your letter and the many
comments printed in the papers, I now
see that the public, particularly that
p(jrtion for which your paper speaks, is
entitled to the facts.

When I made my offer to Mr. Thomas
F. Galvin, the owner of the pink, I did
not foresee the inleiest that would at-
tach to the transaction, or the wide-
spread advertising 1 was to receive in
connection with it. which I will be frank
to say is so nice that I like it. I made
my offer to Mr. Oalvin after rending of
the attempts of Chicago and New York

men to transplant this beautiful flow er
to one or both of these great hurly-burly
modern Babylons. 1 made it on the spur
of the moment, because 1 was touched
by the pathos of the picture. In my
mind's eye I saw this pretty child of na-
ture, typical in its every part of Boston,
with its tint of pink, found nowhere but
on the cheeks of the Boston maidens,
cheeks which are nipped in the morning
by the crispv breezes from off the Berk-
shire hills; that are petted and caressed
during the day by the salty zephyrs
(rom the Cape: that are laid away at
early night in that peaceful, imperturbed
security of healthy confidence possessed
by none but Bostonians; with its proud,
sturdy stem that reminds oneof the lithe
Indian who roved the hills and valleys
of the Connect! ut; with its broad petals
and big, generous fullness, like the white-
aproned, full-fronted, Saturday-dough-
nut-frying mother of the Cape. In my
mind's eye I saw this child of Boston's
nurture torn from those she loved and
knew, and who loved and understood
her, and taken to Chicago, with its mag-
nified, quick grandeur, its built-by night
palaces, its breezy nobility and i's mil-
lion of blue-ribbon porcine prize-winners.
1 saw her transplanted through those
hurry-rae-up, grab-me quick floral empo-
riums which, when in New York, I
always visit with a feeling of delicious
intoxication akin to an absinthe daze or
an ether dream, those phantasmas of
floriculture with which New York
abounds, where, as one watches the end-
less roll of hogsheadeof violets and shoe-
cases of roses, and listens to the porters
shout: "700 dozen orchids— Fifth av-
enue;" "11 miles of Maidenhair fern-
Madison avenue;'' "3,600 dozen Ameri-
can Beauties— Murray Hill;" one feels
that if one wishes to, one can have cen-
tury plants made to order or Egyptian
cacti with ball-bearing jasmine put up
while you wait. In my mind's eye, as 1
read of the Chicago and New Yoik offers,
I saw great circus posters blazoned with
cabbages of a brilliant pink, and in glow-
ing words 1 read of bargain counter cut-
rate prices, and, Mr. Editor, I could not
stand the picture.

I have bought the Mrs. Thomas W.
Lawson pink, and I have a duly executed
bill of sale from Mr. Thomas F. Galvin
and Mr. Peter Fisher for the flower, and
for ail plants that have been or ever will
be raised ; a bill of sale that gives to me
in the broadest terms possible all and
sole ownership of this flower, and; now
having acquired it, I will spend the
money necessary to sec that my rights
are re'spected and enforced. And, by the
by, Mr. Editor, some of the dealers and
growers of your city say that no flower
is actually worth what they term the
extravagant price I have paid. Senti-
ment aside, I know a little something
about flowers and know considerable
about carnations, and I am a business
man who knows going rates of money,
and I will say to my critics that I can
realize more than d^'Uble the amount I
have invested for the sale of my 8,000
plants.

A Challenge and an Offer.

Again, some of your growers say
there are as fine carnations as the
Mrs. Thomas AV. liawson raised to-
day in New York. Don't misunder-
stand me as saying a word against
New YorJt or her growers of flowers.
I believe she beats the world and,
speaking generally, I have never seen
the equal of things floral that 1 have
seen at Long Island or Tarrytown ;
but in my opinion there is not in New
York or any other part of America
the equal of the Mrs. Thomas W.
Ljawson carnation. If there is, kindly
cause it to be produced, and I will
pay its grower $5,000 for a single
flower, not platit, and in addition, if
he has S,O0O plitnts, I will purchase
the entire flower, jiroducts and
rights, and will pay $30,00O for them.
Again, if anyone will grow a carna-
tion finer than the Mrs. Thomas W.
Ijawson any lirae before February 1,
1000, I Avill pay to hint the sum of
$[>,000 as a prize.

I trust, Mr. Editor, that you will lay
the above facts and offers before your
readers, that it may be settled now
flnally, whether or not the Mrs. Thomas
W. Lawson carnation is the marvelous
flower that we who know it believe it to
be. You can say for the benefit of the
trade that I have made a contract with
Mr. Peter Fisher, who produced the
flower, that he alone shall grow it, and
with Mr. Thomas F. Galvin that he shall
have the exclusive sale, both acting as
my agents.

Truly yours,
Thomas W. Lawson,

By Chas. P. Clopp, Sec'y.

Here, then, are a challenge and an offer
with respect to the bona fide nature of
which there can be no question. Mr.
Lawson's letter, however, is somewhat
vague in one particular, inasmuch as it
does not specify whether the contest
shall be couflued wholly to varieties of
the same color as that possessed by Mrs.
Thomas W. Lawson, or, is open to all
varieties of carnations in the Lawson
class.

In our opinion the most effectual way
to determine whether or not there is a
carnation in America " the equal of the
variety Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson,"
would be to submit this carnation in
competition with others at the forthcom-
ing meeting of the American Carnation
Society, to be held in Philadelphia, Feb-
ruary 16 and 17 next. The flowers pitted
against each other to be adjudged by
two committees of experts, chosen, the
one by Mr. Lawson or bis representa-
tives, and the other by the Society, which
body is considered by the florist trade
the ".Supreme Court" in all matters
affecting the carnation in America; two
parties to be selected for each side, and
these four to chose a fifth. The system
of judging to be that now adopted by
the American Carnation Society.

We do not think the American Carna-
tion Society would object to undertake
the work of decidingthis very important
matter, when such a large sum is at
stake for the man fortunate enough to
be the possessor of a carnation that will
supersede the Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson
variety.

As regards Mr. Lawson's offer of
$,^,000 as a prize, we would suggest that
he extend the time for deciding the con-
test to the date of the 1900 meeting of
the same Society, as being the most op-
portune period to discover whether there
has been produced in the interval a va-
riety of carnation " finer than the Mrs.
Thomas W. Lawson." The conditions
under which the varieties are to be ad-
judged can be sent to us for publication
after they have been approved by Mr.
Lawson, or his agents, and those repre-
senting the growers of America, whom
he now challenges.

We have advised Mr. Lawson by letter
of our views as expressed above. We
think the trade will join with us in
heartily thanking Mr. Lawson for the
very liberal encouragement, herewith
tendered, to stimulate the efforts of car-
nation men in general, and for the im-
petus which both his purchase of Mrs.
Thomas W. Lawson carnation and the
offers he now makes, have given, and
will give, to those engaged in this par-
ticulariudustry. .Setting asideall doubts
relative to the amount paid tor the va-
riety in question, the present offers of
Mr. Lawson ate a guarantee of the faith
which this gentleman, at least, has in
the value of the carnation flower, and
demonstrate his views of carnation
growing as a profitable investment.

We sincerely hope the competition to
decide the merits of the Mrs. Thomas W.
Lawson carnation will take place in
Philadelphia this month, as suggested
by us; and should the variety still main-
tain the supremacy In the carnation
world now claimed for it, let all pray
that more power be given to the arm of
the carnal ion seedling raiser, so that his
efforts be rewarded in 1900 by the prize
now offeied by Mr. /.awson.

It will be seen in another column, that
Mr. Lawson's challenge has already been
accepted by C. W. Ward, Queens, N. Y.

The Carnation Number.

Our issue of Saturday, February 11,
will contain latest reports on newest va-
rieties, and as such will prove of unusual
interest at this time when the carnation
has taken such a wonderful leap into
public notice and favor. Growers desir-
ing to advertise in this issue should be
early on hand witli "copy " for same.

February 4, 1890.

The F=l-orists' Exchange.

109

Society of American Florists and

Ornamental Horticulturists.

Department of Plant Registration.

F, W. rietclier, Auburndale, MasH., reg-
isters new single violet Columbia, a seed
liug of l«9(i frotu Welsiaua, probably
crossed witb California. Flowers large,
pansy-sbaped, fragrant ; petals thick,
color of I'rincess de Galles; stems medi-
um length, thick and holding dowers
erect; leaves round, medium size and
leather.! . Habit of plant similar to Wel-
siana but, unlike that variety, propagates
easily from runners. A continuous
bloomer.

John N. May, Summit, N. J., registers
new carnation Olynipia; clear white,
with scarlet stripings; the largest car-
nation known.

\Vm. J..STEWAKT, Sec'y.

Rose Maid of Honor, registered by
Hoffmeister Floral Co., is a sport from
Catharine Mermet, and not from Brides-
maid assta ted in last week's eommuuica-
tion.

W.M. J. Stewart, Sec'y.

Department oi Co-operative Purchase.

The committee appointed to manage
this department now under the approval
ol the Society, has decided to begin the
operation of this department upon a few
staple supplies and materials, such as
glass, pipe, rubber hose, coal, putty, lin-
seed oil and lead, and ask prompt atten-
tion to the circulars on the subject now
being distributed. Tbecommittee states
" We have had some inquiries for prices,
and parlies ordering through us have
bought glass recently in small lots at a
saving of :37c. per box. When we receive
replies from 500 to 800 members, giving
us a memorandum of material needed as
directed upon order sheets, we ought to
be able to obtain a much larger saving.
The prices furnished by the committee
are understood to be confidential, and
are applicable for membersof the Society
only. I'arlies not so entitled may be-
come members of the Society at any
time, and thus qualify themselves to pai-
ticipate in the advantages offered by the
Department of Cooperative I'urchase."

Address all communications to W.J.
Stewart, secretary, 67 Bromfleld street,
Boston, Mass.

The schedule of prizes offered by the
Massachusetts Horticultural Society'
(Robert Manning, Boston, Mass.. secre-
tary), for the year ISOO, has been issueil.
The amounts appropriated for prizes
and gratuities are as follows; I'lants,
#J,000; flowers, $:2,0(;s; native plants,
*5n; fruits, $1,7:12; vegetables, *1, 200;
gardens and greenhouses, etc., ^foOO;
The exhibitions of the .Society will occur;
Spring Kxhibitlon. March 21 to 24;
-RUododendrou Exhibiti(m,.Juue land 2;
Itose and Strawberry Exhibition. June
22 and 23; Annual I'laut and Flower
Exhlbiiion, August 30 and 31 ; Annual
Fruit and Vegetable Fxliibitioli, .Septem-
ber 2S and 2'.» ; Chrysanthemum Exhibi-
tion, November 7 to 10. The program
of Lectures and Discussions to be held
during the season, at Horticultural Hall,
includes; January 28, Peaches, by J. H.
Hale; February 11, Injurious Insects and
their Transformations, by Professor C.
M. Weed; February 18, Nitrogen, Why
tbeCrops must have it and Howitcan be
Provided, by I'rofessor (j. C. Caldwell;
February 2."i, Questions answered and
(.Questions unanswered. The Season of
IH'JH along Horticultural Lines, by \V.
T. Tabor; March 11, Market Gardening,
by Herbert W. Ciollingwood : and March
18, Horticulture in Japan (illustrated by
stereoptlcon), by John K. M. L. Far-
qulrar.

We beg to acknowledge receipt, from
Secretary Warren H. Manning, Boston,
Maes., of a coiiy of the second report of
the American Park and Outdoor Art As-
Hociation. Tlie membership list is in-
creasing and inoludesthenames ofprom-
inent horticulturists and others inter-
ested in the work of this body. The
pamphlet embraces 104- i)ages, and con-
tains in additbjn to the reports of the
various committees, the papers read at
the meeting, togetlier with a steno-
gr"ai>hic repoi-t of tlie discussions. The
society covers a field entirely its own,
and api)ears to be doing excellent work
along its particular line, judging from
the numerous live and interesting sub-
jects treated upon. The annual report
is well |)rinted and freely illustrated.

A local paper gives an interesting ac-
count of the carnation industry in south-
cr-n California. Twelve acres, in a single
Held, are set out around Redondo. The
plants are grown in ridgesand are ijlaced
twenty inches apart, the fields being irri-
gateci. Grown near the sea coast they
flourish luxuriantly. In the article it is
stated that the flowers are shipped as
far east as Chicago, and, packed in damp
moss in boxes especially invented for the
purpose, they are said to readi their des-
tination in safety.

The important part that woman now
plays in the florist industry would seem
to merit some recognition at the hands
of our national society. Why not ex-
tend that recognition at the Detroitcon-
vention this year, by having one of the
gentler sex present her views on some
topic witb which she is familiar, say, for
instance, ''The relation of the florist's
wife to the business," or "Woman's
place in Floriculture." As our conven-
tion halls ai-e always graced by the
presence of many ladies, some such inno-
vation would prove interesting to them,
to sa.v nothing of the discussion likely
to ensue.

The Botanical Magazine (Eng.) has
the following to say of Acalypha hispida
(A. Sauderi).

'■ It ajjpears that A. hispida has not
until now been met with in a wild state,
the plant tigur-ed and described in old
books relating to Malayan botany being
cultivated only. Messrs. Sander & Co.
received their plants from the islands of
the Bismarck Archipelago, where it was
found by Micbolitz. At present only the
female plant is in cultivation, and its
long, i)endulou8, crimson spikes are pro-
duced throughout the entire year. It is
jTrobable that wlien the male plant is in-
tr'oduced and pollination Is effected, that
the duration of the brilliant color will be
limited by the production of fruit and
seed."

Photographic reproductions of a score
of flower gardens are a novel and inter-
esting feature of the February Ladies'
Home Journal. The pictures are of the
finest and most ornate gardens, and show
the striking effects to be obtained by
grouping and massing jjlants and flow-
ers. Such a collection of pictures will be
of service to those who aspire to have
gardens of theirown,for the suggestions
they contain will be a valuable guide to
all such.

The Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Railroad has decided to beautify the sur-
rouiidingH of all its depots iilong the
main line as far as the Chicago division
extends and looking to this end has
planned toerect a gr'eenbf)UHe at Aurora,
employ a gardener and set about the
work in a systematic way.

The date of the jSlieriff Sale of the
Lovett Nursei-y (.'o.'s stock, mentioned
under Nursei'y Deimrtment, this issue,
has been changed to Wednesday, Febru-
uary 8, at 10 A.M., at the oHice of the
company. Little Silver, N. J.

The longer accounts are allowed to
stand, the more difficult it will be to col-
lect the money.

Shamoicin, Pa. — Joseph Harris has
opened a flower stoi-e here.

London, Ont. — Thomas H.Roland has
pui'chaeed the A. J. Waldasin green-
houses on Siiringfield street. Mr. Hitter
will remain with Mr. Roland.

Triniiiad, Cot.. — James Bowdley, who
has been witli Thorp & Son for several
years, will start in {)usiness at Raton.

BIRTHS.

DeLaMark. — At 238 McDonough
street, Brooklyn, N. Y., on Thursday,
January 20, the wife of A. T. De La
Mare, president and business manager of
the A. T. De La Ma|;e Ptg. and Pub. Co.,
of a daughter.

Index to Advertisements

IN THIS ISSUE.

Lappe Edward 113

Mader & Stemple Co 11 1

McGregor BroB \)1

Saudiford R 99

Vincent RJr& 8on . Ill

Weathorby O W lU

Wood Bros 113

YalesDGiOo 111

Heliotrope
DavlB A B * Son.... 101
Vincent EJri Son. Ill

LRiitanaa

Vincent RJr& Son. HI

Phiils!(Ciil%s

Boerner Fred Ill

Emmane Geo M Ill

Felthousen J E ... Ill

Fryer E Ill

Greene & Underhlll. Ill

Harris 0 A & Co 113

HerrD K Ill

Hughes Geo J 113

HumfeldO lU

InsallB ^9

JacbBOD EB 122

Kerr J S 103

Kidd W M 99

LoKanAve.O'tionaea lOO

McGregor Bros 97

MerkelO&Bon 102

Miller Geo L Ill

Nat'l Plant Oo 113

Reck John lU

Storre & Harrison Oo 1 1 1
Vincent RJr& Sons 111

WoodBros 113

Ageraluiii

MiUerGL Ill

Alternandiern

RawllngsEI 99

Seawanhaka Qbe... 122
Alyasum

EiseleC 122

Aquatics
Dreer Hy A 97

Blanc A & Co 122

ElUottWH 117

McFadden EC 95

Seawanhaka GhB. .. 1U2
Bc^oiilait

Baldwin AJ Ill

Davis A B &SoD lul

ii u u g a. 1 n V i 1 1 e a k
ElseleJ Q 99

<-^aniia»

SeawanhakaGreen'h 102
TaitCS Qrj

American Rose Co.. 101
Bassett & Washburn 98

Besoldu itO

Black. Ohas luO

Cottage Gardens. ... 96
Crabb & Hunter.... lol
Craig Kobt ic. Son ... 9e
Davis AB &8on ... lol
Donler^&Hon8 Oo. 100

Eastbum L B lou

Grallert & Oo loo

Hackelt Jno & Co... 1*0
UaQuockG <k aon... 100

Herr A M luO

Kelr W 1(j0

Lampert J J 99

Liitletielu H F luO

Logan Ave Ghonse.. HO

Merkel C & Son 102

Morris Floral Uo.. . . lOU

Murphy Wm lul

Muschert BF 101

Nlquet F lOu

Park Nursery lul

PeaetkkWP 113

Rackimm G A luO

Rein berg Bros. ..... 99

Renard Jos 101

RobrerH D lOo

Sea Cliff Nursery.... 99

ShelmireWR !■ o

Stover Floral Co 100

SwayneWm lol

TowellJos 100

Weber H& Sons 100

Wieland M lOo

WoodBros 113

UiiryaanihcmaiiiH

Eise^eO 122

Eisele JG 99

McGregor Bros 97

National Plant Co.. . 113

Nielsen 113

Peacock W P 113

Rawson Grove P.. Ill

Rose A D Ill

Smith N & Son 117

VincentR Jr & Son. HI

Weber H &. Sons loO

Wood Bros 113

Clncrarfa-a

Ascbraann G Ill

Nielsen 113

Coleua

Davis AB & Sou 101

Herr D K Ill

Seawanbaka Gbs.. . . 122
Wedtherby G W 111

Cyclamen

AschmannG Ill

Beaulleu H 99

EichholzH Ill

Mader& StempleCo 111

Dahlia.*.
Peacock WP 113

F^urlkxias

McGregor Bros 97

Cjrcranlunm*

Baldwin A J Ill

BrainardD W 1J3

Eichholz H Ill

Eisele JG 99

Felthouaeo J E Ill

Greene & Underbill 111
Herr D K Ill

Myogotla

Eisele J G

Orchids.

Lager & Hurrell.... 117

Siebrecht Jt Son 102

Willowmead Gardns 117

PtLliiiM, Fern» and
Decorative Plants

Anthierens J 102

Bader John * 102

Becker Fred O. lo2

Oraig Robt « Son ... 98

Eisele C 122

Ellis & Pollworth.,. 102

Foster LH X02

Heacock Jos 102

McFadden EC 95

Merkel 0 & Son 102

Nlquet F 1112

Backham Q A . . . . 100
Seawanbaka G'h's.. 102

SchultbeiB A IO2

Siebrecht & Son 102

WittboldQeo 102

Whltton ASons 103

Pansy Plants.

Jennings £ B HI

Soltau 0& Co Ill

Petunias

Hughes George J. ... 113

WeatherbyGW Ill

Priiiiiilas

Blanc A & Co I22

Bader John 102

Oavanaugh MrsM.. Hi

Mader k Stemple Co 111

JtCoacB

Bailer FA 103

Bassett & Washburn 98
Cunard & Jones Co .. 99
Oraig Robt & Son.... 9,s
Eliwanger & Barry., loj
HuffmeisttirFIor'lCo 98

Jones H T , gs

Lampert J J 99

Littletield H F li)u

McGregor Bros 97

Onwerkerk P 103

Rawlings EI 99

Rawson G P m

Reeser C A Co 99

ReinbergBroB 99

SchmitzF WO 103

Scott RobH & Sons. . 99
Storrs Jk. Harrison Co

103,111
Smilax

BallerFA ir3

Boerner Fred Hi

Easlburn L B lOu

Keir Wm 100

Verlienas

Davis A B&Son 101

Dillon J L 99

HumfeldO. Ill

Michel P& BOo 99

Vinctnt a Jr & Son 111
WoodBros 113

Viiicaa

Baldwin A J Ill

Vioicts

Ohlnnick W J 99

Crabb & Huntsr 101

Eisele 0, 1.'3

Minor W L 99

Renard Jos HU

Sea Cliff Nursery... 99

ShelmireWR 100

Towell Jos 99

Whitton 4 Sons. 103

Vegetahle plants

Eearhead Farms 103

lurssry hi

Small Crnlti

BallerFA 103

Conard & Jones Co. 99
EUwanger & Barry.. 103
Hubbard T 8 Co.... 103
Storrs & Harrison
Co 103, 111

Fruit antl Orna-
iiirn'al Trees

Ohinnlck W J 103

Eliwanger h Barry . 98

F * F Nurseries 103

HobbsTC 103

Jonea Hiram T 9S

Longsdorf C L lo3

Moon W HOo 103

Pullen Alex 103

Storrs & Harrison

Oo 108

WatBonT R 103

Shrubs an«l Her-
baceon. Plants

BallerFA 103

Bubblnk & Atkins .. 103
Elizabeth Nur' J Co.. 97
Eliwanger & Barry,. Hj3

F&FNurseries 103

HulBeboBoh Bros 103

Jones HT 98

Moon, WmHCo 103

Onwerkerk P 103

ScbmitzF WO 103

Schultheia Anton. . . 10;^
Storrs & Harrison

Oo 103, 111

Watson T E 103

Whltton & SonB 103

VlncsanUCllmbfrrs

Aschmann G Ill

BallerFA 103

Eisele 0 122

Elizabeth NurseryOo 97
Eliwanger & Barry. . 103

Groenewegen J 103

Moon WHCo 103

Onwerkerk P 103

Storrs s Harrison Oo 103
Watson T R Ii3

kn\ Ml

Auctioneers

Oleary & Co 122

McCarthy N F 4 Oo. 116

Board of Trade.

National Florists'.... lis
Boolts and Peri-

OtilCUlB

Hort^ural Advertiser 115
Lillard & Oo 118

Bulbi. and Roofs

Armstrong L 113

Berger H H & Co.... 96

Black Chas loO

Blanc A & Co....... 122

Bunyard Harry A.. . 96
Clucasi; Boddmgton 96
Groom J F& Bro ... 97

Finger Wm A 97

Henderson P it Oo. . 96

McFadden EC 96

Michel H 97

Moon Sam'lC 97

N. ¥, Mkt. G. Assn.. 97

Onwerkerk P 103

PiersonFECo 98

PnllenAlei lOJ

Rolker Ang. & Sons. 96
SchmitzF W 0...96, 103

Businesn Cards.

HUIEQ 40o . 117

Roth Lewis 113

Taylor E J lOJ

Business Oppor-
tunilles . . llg

Cut li'lowcrs

Allen JK 116

AllenWS 116

Baker W J 117

Bassett & Washburn 117
Cut Flower Exch... 116
Decker, Blauvelt Oo 116

Dumont it Co :.. 117

Galvin&Oo 116

UoBtber W H 116

HartMlchaelA li6

Holten & HunkelCo. 117

Boras BO ]16

Easting WmF. ... 117
Eennlcott Bros Oo. 117

Eoehn UA 116

Lang JuUns lie

Langjahr A H 116

Lager & Hurrell .. .. 117
MacDonald & Mc-

Manus 116

UcOartb; N F & Oo . 116
McKellart Wintersoc 1 16

MillangP 116

Moss Geo M... 117

Niessen Leo 117

N ¥ Out Flower Oo. 116
Pennook Samnel 8. 116
Pittsburg Cut Flow-

erCo 117

Eeld Edw 117

Belnberg Bros 116

Shendan W F 116

St. Louis CntFl. Oo. 116
Sutherland Geo A... 116
Traendly &8ohenok. 116

WeloBBros 116

Wletor Bros 117

Willowmead Gardns 117

Wors OW 116

Tonng John 116

TonngThosJr 116

Evergreens. Cut
Ferns, Etc.

{Decorative Greenery).

BragueLB 117

Bunyard Harry A... 117

OollinsThos 117

CrowlFern Co 117

ElliottWH 117

KelseyHP 117

Kervan L W& FB.. 117

Keir W 100

Ulcksecker Chas B. . 117

Fcrli.lxcrs

Aschmann G 118

Bamage PaperCo... 118
Eed Towers Green-
houses 118

RippergerO 122

Florlat.* SU|iplick

Bayersdorfer H & Co 101

101, 113, 122

Boston Letter Co .. . 1 ig

Cefrey Letter Co 118

Oonley John Jk Son., lie
Edwards & Docker. . 117

Galvin & Co ng

Herrmann A 1-22

Holton & Hunkel Oo. 117

Kastlng Wm F 117

Eennlcott Bros Oo .. 117

Rnehn 0 A lie

Long Danl B 116

McOarthyNFiOo.. 116
McKellarJtWlnterBODlie
Meyer J C & Co.. . 116

Eeedi Keller 118

Bolker A 4 Sons 122

Steffens Emil 1:8

Sutherland G A 116

Flower Pots, Tubs
Vases, etc.

Hennecke C Oo 115

Hews AH 4 0o 116

HilfingerBros 115

McCarthy N F ft Oo. 116
EolkerA4 Sons. .. 116
WhlUdln Pottery Oo U6

G'bonse Building,
Healing, Ventilat-
ing Apparatus and
FlttiuKB.

OannodyJD 120

OowenM'sSons i:iO

DletBoh A ft Co 121

GtblinftOo 120

Gibbons H'y W 121

Gorton & Lldger-

wood Oo 121

Herendeen Mfg Co.. 121

Hlppard £ 120

Hltchlngs ft Oo 121

International Heater

Co 121

Jacobs S ft Sons.... 120

Kay Wm H 121

LooklandLnmberOo

118, 120
Lord 4 Bnmbam Oo 1^1
Moninger John OOo 120

Myers ft Co 121

Ormsby E A 120

QuakerCltyMaohOo 120
Elchmond Stove Co. 121

ScoUay Jno A 118

Van Home Gri£fen

&O0 121

Weber 084 Oo 120

WoltAQftBro 121

Greenhouse Sap-
piles, Tools, £tc.

Beckert WC 122

Deming Co 118

BalesH W 118

Lager 4 Hurrell.... 117

Murpbey W lol

Pierce F O Oo 120

Scollay J A 118

Stumpp ft Walter Oo 196
Wolf AQ4Bro 121

Inscctlvldes and
Fnngleldcs

BeckertWC 122

Faust HG 4 Oo 122

Kraft PlantTonicOo 118

Rose MfgOo 118

Ryerson U 0 122

Skabcura DIpOo.... 118
StoottaoffB A lU

Insurance

Florist Fire Ins Assn 120
FlorlstHallABB'D... 118

Jadoo Fibre.

American Jadoo Oo. 116
Jadoo Fibres Liquid 120

niunbronni Spawn

Beckert WO 122

Faust HG 4 Co 122

Seeds

Abele Bros 97

American Hose Co.. 101

Beaulieu H 99

Beckert W C 122

BergerHHft Co .... 96

Braiiiard I) W 113

BuckbeeHW 97

BunyardHA 96

Burpee WAS Co.... 97
Olucas&Boddlngton

Co SS

Cox Seed Co 87

Elliott Wm 4 Sons.. 96
Jackson ft Perkins

Oo 97

Jennings EB Ill

Joosten 0 H 96

Johnson 4 Stokes... 97

McFadden EO 95

N Y Mkt O Assn.... 97

Plant Seed Co 97

Rice JB 40o 97

Eoemer F 97

Rolker A 4 Sons.... 98

Schiller J L 97

SmithAW 97

Siebrecht ft Son.... 102

Soltau 0 & Co Ill

Storrs 4 Harrison Co K'3

Stumpp ft Walter Co 96

Tborbuin J M ft Oo. 96

Weeber ft Don 96

Wants

Slhiatlons Wanted.. 119

Help Wanted 119

MlBcellaneonB 119

110

Thb F=i-orists* Exchange.

BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS.

LONGIFLOHUM LILIK8 HbOUlcl UOW be

seven or eight inches high to be in right
for Easter.

Double Petunia cuttings should also
be taken now (it not already done) to
have them in flower for Decoration Day.
These plants, like the heliotrope, should
not beallowed to become pot bound until
the plants are in the flowering size pot.

Verbena seedlings can be potted into
thumb pots when large enough. Give
these a liberal treatment and very soon
they will furnish lots of cuttings which
will root easily and make good salable
plants when the timearrives for outdoor
planting.

VoN SioN Xarcissus. — If grown in pans
or pots tor Spring sales, a batch may
now be put in heat and fairly good stems
can be had. Uring in only a tew at a
time, as needed. Later they can be
grown much better and will probably
sell to greater advantage also.

Hydrangeas in tended for Easter should
now be showing the flower buds. Keep
the plants in a moderately warm house
and pay strict attention to the watering,
never allowing them to become too dry.
If cuttings of these have not yet been
taken, for next year's supply, do so at
once.

Spir^as that were potted and placed
in a cool house to swell the crowns can
now be brought into a warmer tempera-
ture. Keep these growing from now on
and they will be all right for Easter. Do
not have them in a liouse that has to be
fumigated, as this foliage suffers readily
from smoke.

Pansies that were sown first of .Tanu-
ary should be pricked off into shallow
boxes or flats as soon as large enough
to handle. Dse a good rich soil and if
you have a shelf in a cool house near the
glass, that Is the best place for them.
Fumigate at the first appearance of
greenfly and repeat often enough to keep
this pest down.

Heliotrope, as a potted plant for
Decoration Day, is very popular in some
sections of the country. Cuttings taken
now will make good 4-inch or 5-inch
stock by that time. To make them
bushy, pinch out the centei of the shoot
when about 4 inches high. Do not let
them become pot bound until they are in
the flowering size, but repot whenever
the young roots can be seen at the edge
of the ball. Use a fairly rich, well-drained
soil, and grow in a house where no fumi-
gating is done, as the foliage is very sen-
sitive to tobacco smoke.

Harrisii lilies are developing a large
amount of disease this season. After the
disease shows itself the plants should be
thrown away, as there seems to he no
remedy in the market to check it. If
greenfly is troublesome and there is an
objection to fumigating, the following
method, which we recently saw used, has
proven very satisfactory all Winter. An
iron dish, about 14 inches long. 10 inches
wide and 3 Inches deep, is placed on the
floor of the greenhouse; into this dish
three pints of water and one tablespoon-
ful of nlcoteen is put. A piece of iron,
about the size of an ordinary smoothing
iron, made with a ring on it to facilitate
carrying, is heated red hot and dropped
into the dish. This creates a cloud that
is death to all fly and is agreeable to use.
In a greenhouse, 16 feet wide, one of
these dishes placed every 25 or 30 feet is
sufficient.

Tub Plants for Summer.

The Chinese nibiseus rosa-sinensis and
Its varieties take first place for this pur-
pose. They keep in perfect health and
flowering condition for several years
without renewal of soil beyond an occa-
sional top dressing and an application
ol liquid manure now and then during
the season. There are several very de-
sirable kinds other tlian the type. Bril-
Uantissima and grandlflora are large,
single-flowered sorts, differing mainly in
the color of the flowers; the former is
the deeper c 'lored of the two. Of double
reds there are several. The flowers are
not so freely produced as the aiiigles, but
In size they are all that conlrl he dcHiied.
Double yellow and double huff .'ue both
good. H. I.ucien I-lndenlH rather unsat-
isfactory, the flowers being irregular In
shapeanil in color, an undesirable coinl)i-
natlon of yellow and red, H. Denisoni is
single pink not very free flowering. II.
BChlzopetalus attracts attention and ad-

miration from everyone, owing to the
peculiar flo^ver8, which are pendulous,
the petals Hnel.v cut and reflexed. Un-
fortunately it is not so free in blooming
as the "other kinds. In growing
them on for tub plants they should get
libeial root treatment and be plunged in
pots in the open ground as soon as the
weather will permit.

The oleanders are common enough
plants and the treatment given to the
hibiscus suits them.

Hamelia patens is a plant which is not
common, and, unfortunately, it is rather
slow in making a large specimen; that
is, one large enough to till a tub. Its
roots are fine and in the composition of
the soil, leaf-mould or peat should enter
largel.v. The numerous flowers are
arranged in good-sized heads at the ends
of the branches; the Howers are tubular
in shape, reddish at the base and orange-
red near the apex. The fruit turns bright
red shortly after the flowers fade. The
flowering period continues as long as the
plant is in a growing condition, tiecause
at the base of the panicle two. sometimes
as many as four, growths start out, and
these in their turn produce flowers and
so on until cool weather induces rest.

Meyenia brasiliensis has large purple
flowers shaped somewhat like the large
flowered achlmenes. It is a greenhouse
shrub. The wood is small, and twiggy
plants a year from the cutting can be
grown to a consideraljle size by being
plunged out in pots and afterward put
in tubs two or three together. In a
starved state; that is, with the roots in
a matted condition, the plants will
flower abundantly; during this time
liquid manure helps them along.

All of the allamandas are grand tub
plants. At some of the first-class Euro-
pean flower shows these plants are
sometimes exhibi'ed in grand condition
with myriads of their large trumpet-
shaped yellow flowers all grown in hot-
houses; but there is no reason why
plants every bit as good should not be
grown in most parts of this country in
the open air. The growth made by an
established plant early in Summer to
furnish an abundant supply of bloom in
tne latter months is wonderful. Alla-
manda Williamsii, a kind not long intro-
duced, is probably the freest bloomer,
although the flowers are not quite so
large as cathartica or magniflca, both of
which are of a rambling nature, Wil-
liamsii being more of a shrub. A. viti-
folia is u small flowered shrub. All of
the species luxuriate in moderately rich
soil and thrive best where they get the
full sun. If wanted simply for Summer
work the plants should be allowed to
rest during the Winter by subjecting
them to a lower temperature and with-
holding water, starting them up early in
the season. (i. W. 6.

European Plant Notes.

Asparagus deflexus. — Up to the
present this grand asparagus has not
been pushed much, with the result that
it is still an unknown quantity to many
of our florists on this side of the water.
A few plants have been sprinkled about,
however, and occasionally one meets
them. I was agreeably surprised to see
at the meeting of the Koyal Horticultu-
ral Society on the lOth in8t.,a vase filled
with long, fruiting sprays. These sprays
were five or six feet in length, and much
more elegant in appearance than A.
Sprengeri, for the needle like leaves are
finer and more numerous. The berries
are oval in shape and bright scarlet in
color. The sprays were cutfrom a plant
in the possession of R. B. Leech, an ama-
teur. Up to the present there seems to
have been a scarcity of fruits, and this is
probably accountable for the almost
entire absence of young plants from the
market. Asparagus deplexus Is one of
the "golng-to-be's," however.

Greenhouse Rhododendrons.—

Thanks to the unwearying efforts of
Veitch & Sons, Ltd., of Chelsea, these
hybrid greenhouse rhododendrons have
been brought to a wonderful pitch of ex-
cellence. Coming as they do to greet the
oyienlng year they can scarceiv be too
highly praised. Of the many "varlefieH
offered the old Princess Alexandra, with
its compact umbel and its small, plnk-
whiteflowers.is still oneof the freest and
best for cut flower work. It makes up
splendidly In any sort of floral device
Other good sorts are:

Ceres, rich yellow, reflexed lobes, ma-
genta anthers, short tube.

Taylori, rlcli, translucent rose, large
flower and umbel, long tube.

; Malayanum Little Beauty, small flow-
er and umbel, deep rose-scarlet; fine for
cutting.

Amabile, huge flower, blush, with flush-
ing of yellow. Thetis, a gigantic yel-
low of great depth, one of the best and
finest of all, and certainly the largest
flower.

Souvenir de J. S. Mangles, rich cop-
pery apricot, a telling and uncommon
color.

Hippeastruni proceruni.— The mod-
ern strain of amaryllis seems to have
reached its zenith as far as size and form
of flowers go. What is wanted now is a
new break in color, and as soon as this Is
forthcoming it will put new life into the
old stock. A long-necked bulb brought
from Brazil, now in flower at Kew,
under the name of Hippeastruni proce-
rum, will probably give this break if it
can be got to cross with some of the
man.v forms of the fiorists' amaryllis.
The fiowers of the newcomer are light
blue, so that a long vista of possibilities
has opened to the hybridist. If the fiorist
is successful in working blue into his
plants, the popularity, and consequent
value to the grower, of the modern ama-
ryllis, will go up by leaps and bounds.

Coleus thyrsoidens. — Of coleuses we
have innumerable forms, but they are all
essentially foliage plants, their fiowers
being poor and insignificant. In C. thyr-
soidens, lately introduced to Kew from
British Central Africa, we have a jilant
that bids fair to become the parent of a
race of flowering coleuses. 1 he flowers
are iiroduced in a long, erect raceme, and
are bright blue in color. The leaves are
ovate in shape, and coarsely notched or
toothed, green, and nothing like the leaf
of an ordinary coleus. The plant has a
sturdy and bushy habit and I shall be
greatly surprised if it does not come into
great favor here as a warm greenhouse
subject as soon as it has had time for its
merits to be made known.

Viator.

Imports and Exports of Plants,
Shrubs and Seeds.

The following imports and exports of
plants, shrubs and seeds are for the
month of November, the latest period for
which the olficiai figures have been com-
piled by the Treasury Department:

imports.

In November. 1898, the value of the
imports was $90,557, and during the
eleven months' period, ending 1898,
f51S,259.

The free imports of seeds amounted in
November to $;J7,075 against $42,507
in the same month of last year. The
total for the eleven months amounted to
$556,075 as compared with $657,5(52
during the corresponding period of the
previous year.

The dutiable imports of seeds in the
month of November, 1898, were valued at
$30,831 against .¥58,760 in November,
1897. The eleven months' total imports
amounted to $264,853 this year, as com-
pared with $338,965, the value of the im-
ports during a like term of last year.

The exports of seeds to other countries
amounted to $1,164,487 in November,
1898, as against $374,701 in November,
of last year.

The countries exported to were the
United Kingdom which received ship-
ments to the value of $243,899 in No-
vember,1898a8 against $147,958 worth
in November, 1897.

Shipments to France amounted to $7,-
862 in November, 1898, against $6,256
during the same month of 1897.

Germany imported seeds from the
United States to the value of $222,161
against $143,663 worth in November
of the previous year.

Other European countries received
shipments to the value of $567,938 as
compared with $54,868, the value of the
shipments In the month of November a
year ago.

A considerable increase may be noted
in the exports of seeds to British North
America,being valued at $109,583 in No-
vember, 1898, as against $16,741 in
11897.

Exportsto theCentral American States
and British Honduras amounted to $328
n November, as compared with $152 in
November a year ago. Mexico'simports
of seeds from the UnltedStatesamounted
to $301 in .November, as compared with
$920 In November, 1897.

There were no exports of seeds to San
Domingo in November, 1898; Bhlpments

to the value of $61 were sent in Novem-
ber, 1897.

Exports to Cuba amounted in Novem-
ber to $235, a decrease from the exports
of November, 1897, which were valued
at $357.

Shipments to Porto Rico were very
small. In November, 1898, the exports
amounted to only $4, against $6 in No-
vember the previous year.

Exports to other West Indies and Ber-
muda amounted to $248 this year, as
against $275 in November, last year.
An Increase is noticeable in the exports
to Brazil. In November of this year,
$163 worth were exported as compared
with $126 worth a year ago.

Exports to Colombia show a decrease,
lieing valued at $145 in the month of
November, 1898, against $285 during
the same month of the previous year.

Other South American countries re-
ceived shipments to the value of $150
against $127 in November, 1897.

Exports to China amounted to $81
this year, as against $168 last year.

Seeds wereexported to British Austral-
asia to the amount of $11,111 in No-
vember, as compared with $1,907 a year
ago.

Otlier Asia and Oceanica points re-
ceived shipments in this line to the value
of $278 as compared with $827 in No-
vember last year.

There were no exports to Africa this
year. In November, 1897, the exports
were valued at $4.

re-exports.

Plants, trees, shurbs and vines were
re-exported, dutiable, to the value of $1,-
058 in .November, and $1,413 during the
eleven months" period ending with No-
vember, 1898.

The free reexports of seeds amounted
to $692 in November, against $374 In
November, 1897. During the eleven
months ending with November, 1898,
the re-exports amounted to $6,680 as
compared with $5,021 during the corre-
sponding period of last year.

The dutiable re-exports of seeds
amounted to $92 in November, against
$287 in November, 1897. The total re-
exports for the eleven months amounted
to $3,481 as compared with $2,238 dur-
ing a like term of last year.

Remaining in customs warehouse in
November, 1898, were seeds to the value
of $30,778 as compared with $9,440
during November a year ago.

St. Paul.

Trade News.

Trade continues good. .Stock is
not very plentiful. All roses seem to be
off crop; carnations are coming in in
moderate quantities, but not enough to
supply the demand. Violets are the
flower in sufficient supply to meet all re-
quirements, and prices on violets have
dropped to 75c. per hundred.

The cold wave which struck the town
last week is of intense severity. We hear
of no damage from freezing though extra
firing li»s been necessary. Shipping
trade has been veiy good and funeral
work in great demand. John A. May
has recently added a new refrigerator to
his store. The finish is white enamel, in
keeping with the other furniture.

Veritas.

Grand Rapids, Mich.

Trade Notes,

Business continues good ; the
weather a blizzard, the thermometer be-
ing as low as 20 degrees below zero. It
is weather sucli as makes the coal men
smile. Carnations are scarce, as are
also rosea. There is plenty of funeral
work and receptions to use up all
miscellaneous flowers; smilax is also
getting scarce. The florists are bench-
ing over old smilax iieds now, as fast as
cut, and using the benches for spring
stock.

The florists' banquet was reported a
success; in spite of the number de-
tained at home on account of sickness
there was an attendance of fifty. J. A.
Creelnian introduced our well-known
president, N. B. Stover, who made a
very pleasant address; music and reci-
tations added to the charm of the feast
The next club meeting will be held Feb-
ruary7th, at the Eagle Hotel, and while
the subject is violets, the glass agent of
Belgian firms will be present to explain
the quality of glass, tariff on it, and the
probable cost.

Fli Cross and G. F. Crabb are well and
once more attending to business.

G. F. C.

February 4, 18!I9.

The F=i-orisxs' Exchange.

Ill

SENSIBLE

ADVERTISING

PAYS.

If yours does not pay you,

consult us. Perhaps

we can help you.

ADVERTISING

IN THE

pLORIST'sExCHANGE
PAYS.

CHOICE

Transplanted

Draer'a strain, 2 to 5 leaves, 13.00 per lOO.

Geranium MARS," p^r'aoz-filVrm

HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa.

FRANKLIN COUNTY.

Big Bargains in First=Class Stock

Cyclaineu 4«tKanteuni, 4 in., selected, fl5 00,
medium. JIO.IX) per UW. PalitiH, Latania Borbonlca,
4 In., 25 ct8, each; Areca Lutescens, -1 in., »5 ct8. each,
GeraniuiiiH, D. & S. Grant, La Favorite, Bruantl.
Queen of the West and others, 2 In. pot piants. tl6 per
lUOO. Koofed CuttingH of CaruationH, Mrs.
Fischer, McGowan, Scott, Ahvska, Peach Blow, Cart-
ledge. Portia, t^.SO per lUUO; Flora Uill, $15.00 per HX>0.
Aspai-nKUs PluinoHiis, 3 in. pots. ^.00 per lUO.
CoIpus, rooted cuttings, red and vellow, 75 cte per
100. Place orders at once or you will miss them.
GBO* M. EMMANS. Ne^wton, N. J.

STV^II-KX

. tO.50 per 100
. 1.50 "
. 2.00 •■
. 2.00 '•
, 5.00 "

Send for samples. Cash with order.

FRED. BDERNER. Capa May City, N. J.
...SPECIAL OFFER...

Cyclniiu-n Pci-Nii-uiii Spleiiilfiint-iuiLnteiiiii

from flats, twict; trunHpliiiited, In fuur true colors,
13 00 per 100, |.ii,i)0 per 1000, express prepaid.

CliineMe FriinroHeH, Beedllnes from flats, si 50
per iOO; from 3 In. puts, *4.aiperl00; from 4 In. pots.
In bud and hloom, ^,00 per 100.

lU.OOU (;eraniiitnH, UbI. Grant, S. A. Kutt. La
Favorite, Gloire de France, etc.. our selection, from
2 In. pots, $2.00 per 100. Express prepaid.

Cyclnmen, from 3 In. pots. iS.iH) per 100; from 4 In.
potfl. In bud, ^12. 00 per lUO. Satisfaction KUaranteed.
MADER & STEMPLE CO. Ltd.. East Stroudsburg. Pa.

From flats, by mall

From 2 in. pots, strong plants

CANNAS, mixed, strong

GERANIUMS, mixed. 'J in. pots

HYDRANGEA OTAKSA.Sln. pots

per

1000

1000

Fine stocky plants from 2^ inch pots, ready

for 3!^ or 4 inch.

Twenty (20) of the best summer Bedding

Varieties.

DAVID G. YATES & CO.,

Mount Airy Nurseries,
7356 Germantown Ave., PHILADELPHIA. PA.

Lose No Time!

Order at once, If you want to secure any of my 4 Inch
PlUCDlBltO <^nlv a limited number left, at the
uintnBniBO rate' of tfi.dO per 100 with pots, and
$5.00 wittiuut puis. MHuab..utlUO0,2Klnch pots, of the
same varietv. nice ntnint; iihints, just right for Easter
blooming, at th<.- rate of $2.50 per 100.

I am a specialist In growing the ....
TDIIC UnnUUlUr Ipoma-a Noctlflora (Smith's
I nUC mUUnVinL llylirun, the largest and best,
pure white niimiivlin' In tlir wurld I srll them cheaper
than yon iiui Imv Mrcil fui'. Stn.nK. 2?^ Inch pots, by
exproflfl, nir.- pliuits r..r Htock, $5 (Ki per 100.

PVPI lUCUC Large, bushy plauts, 3 Inch pots,
UluLAfflLnO only $e.00 per lOO.

Cash with the order, please.

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

Wholesale grower of Imported and Pot Plants,

1012 Ontario St.. RIslne San, PHILA... PA.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

PimSIEII WORTH BHISIHI!!

GOOD SMALL PLANTS from cold frames or
greenhouse only, at $4.00 per 1000. All others not ac-
cessible at present, Seed BH usual. Cash with order.

C. SOLTAU & CO.,

199 Grant Avenue, • JERSEY CITY, N. J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

PANSIES

Jennings Strain —

Flue little plants, for cold frames. M.OO per 1000, by
express. SEED, finest mixed, $1.00 per pkt., (500
per ounce. Cash with order.

E. B. JENNINI!S,''°f54r' Southport, Conn.

QKOWEB OF THE FINEST PANSIES.

Mention the Florleta' Exchange wben writing-

New Chrysanthemum

POLLY ROSE

The earliest pure white Chrysanthemum
on the market. Has the strong sturdy
habit of Its parent, Glory of the Pacific,
but is pure white instead of pink.
Awarded First-Class CertiflcatebyChrys-
anthemum Society. October 22d, 1898.
Ready March 1st, 1899.

35c. each ; $3 per doz. ; $*20.00 per 100.

Orders filled in rotation.

200 West Side Ave., JERSEY CITY, N.J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

GERANIUMS

REPLANTED STOCK

Acteon, Ri-
card. H a r-
r 1 s o n , far
ahead of
Grant types;

Double Poltevlne, Bonnat, Nutt, Buchner. Theo-
crlte. Dr. Koux, La Fnince, and many other standard
and new varieties. Rooted cuttings. $10.00 per 1000 ;
by mail, $1.35 per 100. Replanted on benches,
strong stock. $13.&0 per 1000.

PHI niC Red and yellow, $6.00 per XOOO; fancy
UUUHUO superb bright colors, $5.i0 per 1000; by
mall, 70 cts. per lOO.

Fine bushy Alter-
nant li era. 5 vars.,

$6.50 per 1000. Reuonia Veruon and Erfordii,
S colors. $1,75 per 100. Petunia Veteran, the
finest fringed double, $2.50 per 100. Heliotroue,
2 best dark, Scarlet Sage, 2 best early blooming,
half dwarf. $1.25 per 100.

Full list of stock ready. CASH PLEASE.

Plants added for discount.

DANIEL K. HERR, LancasUr, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

ROOTED CUTTINGS

UeraDinuiHt best double and single vara., $2 per 100.

Fucbsia, Vinca Varie^ata, Dbl. Petunia,
Leniou Verbena. S^vainaona, Rose Gera-
nium, at$1.50pLT IOO.

(.eranniui Marn, at 50 eta. per doz.

Moon Vines, at 25 cts. per doz.

Aueratuni, Dwarf, White and Blue, at 75 cts. per 100.

S\vi-(>t AlyNHUui, Heliotrope, Chrysantbe-
niuniM, at$1.00perlOO.

CarnnliouH. McGowan, Scott, Daybreak, Eldorado,
at $1-00 per 100.

Coleus, VerechafEeltU and Golden Bedder, at 75 eta.
per 100.

Stoclt Plants of Chry8anthemuni8,Bonnaffon.

White Ivory, Glory of the Pacific, Bergrnann,

Lincoln, at $:i.00 per doz.
Dwarf Atceratum, white and blue, and Sweet

AlysHUUi, from IK Inch pots, at $2.00 per 100.
Cash with order, please, or WILL EXCHANGE for

rooted cuttings or small plants of Bridesmaid, Perle

and AnuTlcau Beauty Roses or Red Alternanthera.

JOHN RECK, Bridgeport, Conn.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Verbenas, Lantanas, Heliotropes,
Geraniums and GJirysantJiemums

In variety, 2,^ Inch pots, $2.00 per IOO.
LeMON-VBRBENA, HeLIANTHUS MULTIFLOBD8, Etc

2i4 in. pots, $2.00 per lOC.

Caladium EscnLENTUM, 6 to 8 iDchCB, $1.50 pcr 100
$5.00 for 500.

Canna Roots, good varieties, $2.00 per 100.

Otaheite Orange, good bushy plants, 4 Inch pots,
$20.00 per ICO.

R. VINCENT JR. a SON, Whits Karsh, Md.

Mention the FlorlstB' Eichang* when writing.

SAGERATUM:

■ M

■ Fine plaots. Cull of cuttings. ■

■ Per IOO ■

■ Tapis Rlue, 3 in $3.1J0 ■

■ WliiteCap, 2in 2.U0 ■

■ Princess Pauline, 2 in 2.50 ■

■ VINCA VAK., 2in 2.U0 M

■ CYPCBUS ALTERNIFULICS, ■

■ 2!.* iTi 2.0« ■

■ BOSTON FERN 5.00 ■

■ CI ILEUS, nioteu outiinga, ■

■ VerschatTeltii, e.vtra strong 75 •

■ Fancy, 25 varieties 60 ■

H Satisfaction Guaranteed. Cash with order, n

S GEORGE L MILLER, Newark, Ohio. 5

■ ■

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

ROOTED CUTTINGS

Low Prices tor Cash. Transplanted in Soil.

CarnafionN, Scott and McGowan, $1.00 per 100;
$7.50 per 1000. FucbMiaM. double and single, named;
Ijobelia, C. P. Gem; Salvia, Bonfire and Splen-
dens: Paris Unisies, yellow and white, giant;
Heliotrope, in vara.; (.lerbonia Variegata,
each, $1.00 per 100; AKeratuiu, dwarf white and
dwarf bltie. 60 cts. per 100; Princess PauIIua, splendid
novelty, blue and white In same flower, fine for bed-
ding, $2.00 per 100.

Dl AMTC C-yclainen Persicuin Kigauteum,
rUMri I O $2.50 per 100, by mall; $20.00 per lOOO,
by express. No common stock this, hut the genuine
article. Strong plants In 3^ inch pois. In bud. $7.00
per 100. Oracmna Indiviwa. fine plants, 4 Inch
pota, $5.00 per 100 ; 3 Inch pots, $3.00 per 100.

Geraniums, Oouble sorts, 2 In. pots, $1..')0 per 100.

Rudbecliia. (Joldeu Glow, $2.00 per 100.

CoreopHis, Harvest Moon, $100 per 100.

Otabi'iie Oranges, 4 In. pots, $1000 per 100.

E. FRYER, Sf,J'r„?.'kt^'. Brooklyn, M.Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

I]M

Brhant Rose, Mrs. Taylor and others,
2 in., $2.00 per lOu; $15.00 per 1000

nrpf)K||aQ Flowering, Thurstonia, A.

DtUUIllMO GCTTATA, Feasti, Alba,
PiCTA and otlier good varieties, 2Va in. ,$3. 60
per 100; 8 and 3"^ in., $3.50 per 100.

VINCA MAJOR ZZ:tn,Te'fS>S.'''-
MANICATA BEGONIAS

Well colored, strong^ plants, 3 In., $3.60 per
doz, ; 31/2 in., $3.00 per doz.

IVY GERANIUMS ^^Zl^^r 2"^.';

strong, ready for aH or 4 in , $3.50 per lOU.
....CASH, PLEASE....

A.J.BALDWIN,Kewark,Ohio.

U«ntlon the IHorlBtJ* "Excharure when writing.

FOR '99

ECLIPSB 98— Yellow sport Wm. H. Cbadwiok, 60c. each, $3.60 per doz.
PRIDE-Large earlj- white. Try this I 26 cents each, $3 00 per doztn.
QOLDEN GATE ROSE— Finest stock In the country.

GROVE P.

Uentlod the Florists'

RAWSON, Elmira, New York

Exchange when writing.

Finest lot of PEACH TREES in the country, free from borers, scale, yellows,
etc. Large stoclcs of Pear, Plum, Apple, Cherry, Apricot, Quince. Immense
supply of Small Fruits. Headquarters for

Ornamental Trees, Roses, Shrubs.

Extra fine lot of Teas Weeping Mulberry, Kilmarnock, New American and
Wisconsin Weeping Willows, CamperdowD Elm and Cut Leaved Weeping
Birch. 44 greenhouses fllled with Hoses, Palms, Ficus, Geraniums, etc.

Correspondence and personal inspection solicited. Catalogue and price list free. 45th year.

44 ^Teeuhousus. IIWO acres.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Box 501, Painesvllle, O.

Mention thp Florists' Exchange when writing.

In full blooni, large llowering, beautiful colors,
Extn Hue plants, from 5 Inch pots, $8.00 per 100.

OABU WITH OKDBR.

I»IRS. M. CAVANAU<;H, - Ionia, N. Y,

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

SOj

Per IOO

BEGONIAS— Incamata Klgantea 12.00

" Rex, mixed. Mrs. Pollock 2.0O

" " 30 varletlee, named 4.0O

COLEtJS— 50 varletlM 1.00

Mixed »5.00perl000 .60

" Separate colora 6.00 " .75

AGEBATUM 1.00

GERANIUMS-Mlxed 1.00

" Separate kinds 1-50

*' Bronze 1.50

" Silver Leaf, Rose scented 1.50

Mme. Sallerol 1.25

LEMON VERBENA 1.60

VINCA VARIEGATA 1.25

IMPATU';NS SULTANl— Assorted 2.00

PELARGONIUMS— Assorted, named

POTTED PLANTS.

BEGONIAS— Incamata glgantea, 2^ Inch

Rex. mixed, 2W Inch 4.00

• 30 named varieties, Scinch.. 6.00

CINERARIAS— Beat strain 3.00

ASPARAGUS— Plumoaus and Sprengerl 6.00

IMPATIENS SULTANI— Assorted 3.00

GERANIUMS— Sliver Leaf 4.00

LEMON VERBENA 4.00

FORGET-ME-NOT— Wlnter-flowerlng...: S.OO

VINCAS— 2 Inch. 12.00 per 100 ; 3 Inch, extra. ... 4.00

Write for prices on other stock or for large quantities.

Terms Cash or C. O. D.

GREENE & UNDERHILL, WatertQwn, R.T.

Mention th« Florists' Exohang* when wrltlne.

READ THIS AND LET DS HEAR PKOH YOD.

Our Geraiilums are grown in flats and
in soil, our selection, $1.60 per 100; $l:i.00 per
1000. Mme. Salleroi, in flats, the same, and
same price. Rose Geraniums. $2.00 per IOO.

A few thousand of S. A. Nutt. E. G. Hill,
Beaute Poltevine, La Favorite, in 3 in. pots, at
$20.00 per 1000. Happy Thought, and Kose
Geraniums, 3!-^ in. pots, jS 00 per 100.

Giant Alyssum, 214 in- pots, $300 per
100; rooied cuttings, $1-00 per 100.

Aseratum, blue and white, 60 cts. per 100 ;
$5.00 per liiOo

puclisias, standard sorts, $1.60 per 100;
$12 00 per 1000 ; 2"^ in. pots, $3.00 per 100.

Keverfe-^v, Little Gem, from flats, $1.25
per 100; $10 On per IdOO.

Double Petuulas, $1.60 per 100.

Halvla, Spleudens and Bedman $1 per 100.

Heliotrope, 6 varieties, $1-00 per 100;
$9-(l0 per lOOU.

Viiicas, var., cuttings, $1 2ii per 100. 4 in.
stoe k, II ne, $8.00 per 100 ; $50.00 per lOOO.

Coleus. ail the Iwst varieties, Verschaf-
feltii and Queen, 75 cts. per 1(X); $6.00 per 1000.
Coleus in variety, 60 cts. per lliO ; $5.00 per 1000.

The above are rooted cuttings except where
noted. t^"Cash must accompany all orders.

J.E.FELTHOUSEN,Schenecta(ly,N.Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

..s-A.-:z-s ..

Jones pays the frleght
So do we on all rooted
cuttings, and until fur-
ther uotlcc we will sell
our fine -l/(/"("'or/' IVr-
lieiuianl lille. per 100;
»,'5.U0l"Tli«xi; nil well
routed, true to name,
strictly free from rust
or mildew- Our Ver-
benas go everywhere.
It makes nu difference
where you live we guar-
antee to reach you in

safety and t;ii;irimler e,-iil(;f fiction : what more can you

ask'' Just try us and we will d" the rest- We can Oil

all orders for Verbenas, It matters uni how large the

ordermay be. atthe follnwIuB prices: «>0c. per lOe ;

».5.O(lpcrllil0;Sl«l0forS-.J-i.0OillU0lltor!ii-l0.00!

25.000 for Silo.OO: 50-000 for S17 J.OU. ^es, and

we have them too-

HELIOTHOl'E, 10vars-,80c- per ItlO , J;6 TO per lOCO.

AGERATUill, Cope's Pet, blue; Lady Isabel, white,
50c- per 100 ; »4-00 per 1000-

COLEUS, 40 best named vars.lOc a 100; $6-00 a 1000.

FUCHSIAS, named vars.. »l-25 per 100.

CARNATIONS, Wm. Scott and McGowan, f 100 per
100 ; *9.l 0 per 1000.

TESTIMONIAL.

Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 27, '98.

C. HoMFELD. Dear Mr: We toIJ you last year when
we sent you our order for 5000 Verbenas that we would
be your customer this year It the Verbenas gave satis-
faction. We must say they did Indused please And
$20.U0 for 5000 more- Yours truly. Ubnnison Bkos-

Remember we prepay mall and express charges on all
rooled cuttings- t»~ That Cash Flense.

C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kan.

THE ROOTED CUTTING SPECIALIST.
Mention the Forlsts' Exchange when wrltlnt.

ROOTED COTTINGS!

GERANTUMS. Mme. Sallerol and Cloth of Gold,

$1.25 per too, prepaid.
DOUBLE PETIJNIAS, Dreer's Strain, $1.00

per 100, prepaid.

COLECS, good assortnient, 70c per 11)0. prepaid.
(JERANiliillS, assorted. 2>« Inch, $2-00 per 11
PETUNIAS, assorted, 2'^; Inch. $2-50 pcr lUU-
Cash with order- Name express oillce-

G. W. WEATHERBY, Chillicothe, Missouri.

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Twe FLORISTS' EXCHKNCe.

CLIIB LIST

Herewith we print a list of the choiceit
periodical literature of the timcs.aud respect-
luHy solicit your orders lor 1890.
'We can promptly fill your snb-
scrlption for ABiV periodical.

The first column of figures (under A) indi-
cates regular yearly subscription price of
periodicals mentioned; the second column
lunder B) our price. Including The Florists'
Exchange one year.

AOBI0UI.TCRAI., &c. A B

American Agriculturist (Weeltly) $1.00 $1.90
(Includintr YearBnoli aiKl Atnmiiac )

Breeders' Gazette (Weekly) 2.00 2 50

Colnian's Rviral World (Weeltly).. 1.00 1.85

Country Gentleman (Weelcly) 2.00 2.75

Farmers' Review (Weelllv) 1.00 1.90

Farm, Field and Fireside (W) 1.00 1.75

Farm and Fireside (Semi-M) 50 150

Farm and Home (Semi-M) 50 1 50

Farm News (Weeiilv) 50 1.4,0

GieaninRs in Bee Culture <M) 1.00 1.50

Home and Farm (Senil-M) 50 1.45

NatIonaiStoikman&Farmer(W) 1.00 1.90

New England Farmer 2.00 2.50

Pacific Kural Press (Weekly! 2.00 2.75

Practical Dairyman (Semi-M) ... 1 00 1.90

Rural New-Yorker (Weekly) .... 1 00 1.95

Southern Cultivator 1.00 1.S5

Southern Farm Magazine (M) 1.00 1.85

Southern Florist and Gardener.. 1.00 1.75

Strawberry Culturlst (Monthly) .50 1 35

Texas Farm and Ranch (Weekly) 100 1.85

Western Rural (W<ekly) 1.00 1.75

HORTICCLTCBAL.

American Gardening 1.50 2.2'>

Canadian Horticulturist (M) 1.00 195

Meehan's Monthly 2 00 2. 85

Park and Cemetery (Monthly)..., 1.00 1.95
POULTRY.

Fancier's Review (Monthly) 50 1.40

Farm Poultry (Semi-MonthlyJ 1.00 1.75

Poultry Herald (Monthly) 50 1.40

Poultry Keeper (Monthly) 50 1.35

Poultry Monthly 1 00 1.85

Reliable Poultry Journal (M) 50 1.40

GENERAL.

Am. Amateur Photographer 2.00 2 75

American Field, new (Weekly)... 4.00 4.50

" " Renewals 4.00 4.75

American Kitchen Magazine (M) 100 1.85

American Machinist (Weekly) 3.00 8.25

Argosy (Monthly I 1.00 1.95

Art Amateur (Monthly) 4.00 4.50

Art Interchange (with plates).... 4.00 4.35

Atlantic Monthly 4.00 4.50

Habvhood (.Monthly) 1.00 1.90

Carpentry and Building (M) 1.00 1.85

Century Magazine (Monthly) 4 00 4.75

Cosmopolitan Magazine (M) 1.00 1.90

Delineator (Butterlck's) (Ml 1.00 1.95

Demorest's Monthly Magazine.... 1.00 1.90

Detroit Free Press (Weekly) 1.00 1.75

Eclectic Magazine (Monthly). . .. 5.00 5.25

Electrical Review (Weekly) 3.00 3 50

Engineering Miignzlne, new (M)... 3 00 8.75

Forest and Stream, new only(W) 4.00 4 20

Forum, The (.Monthlv) 3 00 3.75

Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly 1.00 1.90

Golden Days (Juvenile) (Weekly).. 8 00 3 50

Good Housekeeping 100 1.90

Harper's Bazaar (Weekly) 4.00 4 50

Harper's Magazine (Monthly) 4.00 4.25

Harper's Weekly 4.00 4.50

Hari.er's Round Table (Monthly) 100 1.90

Judge (Weeklv) 5 00 5 25

Ladies' IIoutc Journal, The (M) 1.00 1 95

Ladies' World (Monthly) 40 1 35

Leslie's Illustrated Weekly 4.00 4.25

LIIe(\Veeklv) 5 00 5.50

Llpplncott's Magazine (M) 3 00 8.25

Macmlllans Magazine (.Monthly) 8.00 8.75

McClure's Magazine (Monthly).... 1.00 1.90

Munsey's Magazine (Monthly) 1.00 1.95

Notion, The (Weeklv) 3.00 8.85

New England Magazine (M) 8.00 3.75

New York Ledger (Monthly) 50 145

North AniericanRevIew, The(M) 5.00 5.50

NotesandQueries.Foreign (M)... 5 00 fi.50

Outing 3.00 3.35

Popular Science Monthlv 5 00 5.75

Popular Science News (Monthly) 1.60 2.50

Puck (Weekly! S.OO' 5.25

Puritan (.Monthly) 1.00 1.95

Review of Reviews (Monthly) 2.50 8 25

Scientific American (Weekly) 3.00 8.75

" Supplement (W) 5.00 5.25

with " (W) 7 00 7.25

" Building edition (W) 2 50 3 25

•' All Seditions (W).... 9.00 9.25

Scrlhner's Magazine 8 00 3 75

St. Nicholas Juvenile(Monthly).. S.OO 3 75

The Ktude, Vfusic (Monthly) 1.50 2.25

The Outlook (Weekly) 8.00 8 90

Toledo ltliule( Weekly) 1.00 1.75

Turf, Field and Farm (New only) 4.00 4 25

Young Ladles' Journal (Foreign) 4 00 4.7.5

'routh"s(;ouipanion,newonlv(W) 1.75 2.50

" ■' Renewals 1,75 2.75

FOREIGN HORTICULTURAL.

Field (Weekly) 10 00 10.50

Garden The (Weeklv! 4.50 5 25

Garden Work (Weekly) 2.25 8.00

Gardener's Chronicle (Weekly).... 4.50 5.25

Gardener's Magazine (Monthly).. 3.25 4.00

Gardening Illustrated (Weekly).. 2 00 2.75

Gardening Worid (Weekly) 2.50 8.25

Journal of Botany (Monthly) 4.75 5 25

Journal of Horticulture (Weekly) 4.00 4.85

Kew (iardens Bulletin 1.50 2 60

Revue Hortlcolel Weekly) 5.75 6.50

Wc can supply AN'V forelicn pub.
Ilcatlou. '^nrrlte for oar prices.

The Florists' Exchange, P.O. Box 1697, N.Y.

New York.

Trade Notes.

BuBinesB MoncJay, Tuesday and
Wednesday was very quiet indeed. The
intensely cold weather was probably the
cause of this depression. Tliursday,
flowers moved a little better, tbough tlie
market wasstilJln a dragging condition.
The quality of most stocli coming in
now is good ; especially is this noticeable
In roses, Bridesmaid and Meteor being
very fine in color. Hoses are a little more
plentiful tban tbey were last week, and
with the general slowness of sales they
have accumulated considerably, conse-
quently prices have been hard to main-
tain. The probabilities are that, if the
cut increases as It has done within the
last few days, before very Jong prices
will brealj. Special American Beauty
are still fetching 75c. each. Special Bride
and Bridesmaid being more plentiful
have averaged $12 per hundred; extras
brought $8 to $10,according to quality.
No. 1, .154 to !$G, while poorer stock real-
ized only $3 per hundred.

Carnations remain practically in the
same condition as last week. A few fan-
cies have sold for $6 a hundred, but $5
has been the prevailing price. Standard
varieties fetched from l$l to $2, accord-
ing to quality.

Orchids are meeting with slow sales,
and the stock of these flowers on band
is quite large at present; from 20c. to
30c. each is asked for cattleyas, nnd
cypripediums biing from ^6 to $8 per
hundred.

Violets still continue a drug, the cold
weather no doubt being responsible for
this condition. Prices have dropped and
1,000 lots can be bought very cheap.
The best are only reaching 60c. , and the
lower grade, the quality of which at
some seasons of the year would be con-
sidered high class flowers, can be had at
30c. a hundred.

Narcissus Von Sion is now more plen-
tiful, but does not meet with its usual
demand ; $4 per hundred is all that can
be realized. Koman hyacinths are too
plentiful and only fetch for the best $1 a
hundred. Tulips come in now in laige
lots; some short-stemmed flowers are
only bringing ifl a huntlred, longer
stemmed ones $2, and a few Kohinoor
realize $4. Some hue bunches of freesia
are seen, but it is selling slowly; ,12 per
dozen bunches being all that can be ob-
taiued. Lily of the valley moves slowl.v,
and lilac can scarcely be got rid of at
any price.

Maidenhair fern is a little more plenti-
ful and the price has eased somewhat;
good fronds can now be had at f 1 a
hundred.

Jottings.

Ernst Asmus says the number of
visitors to his place to inspect the new
rose Liberty has been much larger
than on any previous occasion, when a
new rose was being grown there. We
may mention while on this subject that
the stock of this rose will be limited
when put out, one quarter of it having
already been sold to E, M. Wood, of Na-
tlck, Mass., tor the New England States.

The annual dinner of the New York
Florists' Club, which will take place on
the ninth, promises to be one of the most
successful on record. That a large gath-
ering is assured, the number of tickets
already sold testifies to. There will be a
goodly number presentfrom out of town
clubs. The price of $3 a ticket seems to
have given quite an impetus to the sale.
No elaborate decorations will be at-
tempted this year, but there will be a
good display of all the latest novelties in
flowers.

The committee of the New York Gar-
deners' Society met last Friday night
and decided that C. W. Ward's prize of
.■SIO should be awarded to the best dis-
play of carnations at its February meet-
ing. The Society itself will give a silver
ice pitcher to the best display of four va-
rieties of carnations not exceeding 2.^
blooms of each kind. J. I. Donlan's
prize of a box of cigars for the best ear-
nation not yet in commerce will also be
awarded at this meeting. The coni|)eti-
tlons are open toiirivate gardeners only.

The Farmers* Club of the American In-
stitute will hold a regular meeting
Wednesday, February 8, at 2 P. M. In-
tensive Horticulture will be the subject
introduced by Edwin C. Powell. On the
evening of the same day the Horticul-

tural Section will meet at 7:30. Prof.
Francis E. Lloyd of the New York
Teachers' College will talk on old and
new world trees illustrated iiy lantern
elides, ibis lecture will be a most in-
structive one.

The New York Market Florists' Asso-
ciation held a meeting January 31. Mr.
Barnett, on behalf of the Market Bureau,
stated that the city was willing to do
anything to make the inside of the Clin-
ton Market agreeable to all concerned.
A number of growers have taken space
for this season. The 20th of March is
set down as the probable date of open-
ing. This, however, will be determined
at the next meeting of the Association,
which will occur February 14.

Thursday, at Macy'sdepartment store,
there was on exhibition a vase of the
new carnation Mrs. Thos. W. Lawsou.
In their notice in the daily press the Arm
compared the carnation craze that is
epidemic in Boston, with rages that live
in history, such as the frenzy of the Cru-
saders, the French mania concerning the
Mississippi schemeandthe English South
Sea Bubble.

H. W. Bay lis' illness has developed into
appendicitis.

Eugene Dailledouze is again able to at-
tend to business.

Thomas F. Galvin, of Boston, Mass.,
was in town Wednesday.

Cleary & Co., of Vesey street, will sell
by auction, on Friday, the 10th, a large
lot of kentia palm seeds. This is an in-
novation, the result of which will be
eagerly watched.

O. W. Crawbuck has entered the busi-
ness of Frank S. Hicks, Brooklyn, as a
partner, and they will continue under the
firm name of Hicks & ( rawbuck, doing a
cut flower commission business.

The attachment brought by Julius
Eoehrs against George Giatras, was on
January 2(3, 1899, thrown out of court,
for the reason that the evidence was
wholly ineufflcient to sustain the attach
ment; the plaintiff was also obliged to
IJay the costs. In connection with this
matter Secretary Loder, of the Natioual
Florists' Board of Trade, asks that cred-
itors who have not placed their accounts
in his hands would be kind enough to
notify him of the fact, that they are cred-
itors, so that he may communicate with
them as regards further proceedings.

Philadelphia.

Trade News.

Business in retail stoies has been
much quieter the past week, owing no
doubt to the fiict that there have been
so few enterlaiuments. The principal
balls are over and a Lenten aspect is the
result. The flower market continues in
about the same condition as has existed
for the past two weeks. Thequantity of
flowers arriving is small for the time of
year, yet there is sufhcient of everything,
excepting Beauty. Good flowers of this
rose are scarce and are in demand, .If 7.50
per dozen Is now the usual price for the
best, a few extras selling at $9, but there
are few of the latter.

There has not been any change in the
market for tea roses; prices are $8 and
f 10 for best flowers, a lew extra going
at $12.

Bulbous stock has not been selling
well the past few days, and prices have
weakened. Tulips are not asked for and
the rate has dropped to $3. The price
for Von Sions has also dropped to .$4
and $5. The greatest fall has been in
llomans, .112 per hundred is really top
price tor these and good flowers can be
had for $1. One sale of 1,300 flowers is
recorded at SIO, and of good flowers.

Carnations are selling fairly well at
$1.50 per hundred for general stock, $2
can be obtained for extra and$3fora
tew fancy or new varieties.

Violets continue as last week— too
many for the demand; 75c. per hundred
is obtained for the best doubles, but only
a tew are sold at that price. Large lots
of good flowers can be bought at 25c.

Cattleyas are in fair demand at $5 per
dozen.

Club Meeting.

At the Florists' Club meeting on
Tuesday next, Alex. B. Scott will read a
paper on "The Latest Facts About
Grafted Poses for Winter Blooming." A
large attendance is expected.

The News.

Wm. C. Smith has retired from the
wholesale commission business and is
succeeed l)y Milton W. Woodruff.

Geo. Moss has removed his commis-
sion business to 32 South 17th street,
where he has a very convenient store
with ample room in the rear, exactly

suited to his business. He reports trade
good, and is receiving some good stock
lor whicli he has a large patronage.

Two weeks ago it was here recorded
that Wanamaker had plants of Primula
Forbesi (the Baby Primrose) ou sale.
Out of 100 6-inch plants 20 only were
sold. A tew of the retail stores are doing
excellent business in this plant, the best
sales taking place when a good window
display is made. David Bust.

Montreal.

Trade Report.

Trade conditions the past week
have been on the whole satisfactory
Brighter andcolder weather has lessened
the demand tor funeral work, but there
has been an increase in the cut flower
business. In plants the demand is lair,
and would probably be much better if
something good at a lower price than
that asked for azaleas was obtainable.
Dutch bulbs are making their appear-
ance almost everywhere, but the quality
is generally poor; especially is this the
case with hyacinths, and it is cause for
very general complaint. We quote:
Beauty, 30c. to 50c. each ; teas ot all
varieties, $1 to $2.50, according to
quality; carnations, 50c., with the newer
varieties in small (luantities at 75c.; vio-
lets, 40c. to 50c. per bunch ; valley, 60c.
to 75c. per dozen ; Romans and Paper
Whites in over-sui)ply, 50c.; Von Slon,
75c. per dozen; tulips, 75c. to $1.

Club Notes.

'the eleventh annual dinner came
off on schedule time and was a great
success, the number which sat down
being in excess of any former year. The
decorations were left entirely in the
hands ot C. A. Smith and Joseph
Bennett and they are to be congratulated
on their success; President A. ('. Wilshire
occupied the chair, with His Worship
Mayor Descarries and Alderman lloth-
well on his right. President R. C. Thorn-
loe, of the famous Pachine .Snow .Shoe
Club and several other prominent gentle-
men were also present. Professor Burke
presided at the piano. The Queen, the
Club and other customary toasts were
duly honored. Messrs. Ward, Hardman,
Paxton, Johnson, Pinoteau, McHugh
and Sellers contributed songs during the
evening. W. ('ooke, Plattysburg, an
ever welcome visitor, came on purpose
to be present at the dinner.

Jottings.

Mrs. A. Martin, wife ot Mr. Martin,
of Martin & Son, is at present seriously
sick in the hospital. W. O. Roy, secre-
tary-treasurer ot the Horticultural .So-
ciety, is just recoveriug from a severe at-
tack of grip.

Monday last, being the 25th anniver-
sary of S. S. Bain's wedding, was made
the occasion of a very interesting cere-
mon.v by that gentleman's many friends.
It was to have been a surprise party for
Mr. Bain, but the little bird which is usu-
ally accredited with such things whis-
pered the matter a day or two before-
hand, and with his characteristic
promi)tness Mr. Bain set to work to
counteract the effect such a shock would
be supposed to have on his nerves. Mir-
rors reaching to the ceiling were placed
at each end of theapartmentsand draped
with lace and smilax. The chandeliers
were festooned with asparagus as was
also the opening between the drawing
and dining rooms. A life-sized Italian
flower boy with a palm on one shoulder
and a basket filled with roses and fes-
toons of smilax in which more roses
were carelessly caught as it falling unno-
ticed from the basket, while the boy was
on the lookout tor customers, had a very
natural and artistic effect. The table
decorations were doublechains of smilax
with Grevillia robusta and tall vases of
roses in the center loops. The many
people high in religious and society cir-
cles, who were present, together with
the space given the matter by the local
dailies, is ahundant proof of Mr. Bain's
popularity. Many handsome and costly
silver presents were received. B.

Hamilton, Ont.

The weather here, previous to last week,
had been very mild, in fact, very .Spring-
like. With the iM'ginning of last week it
set in pretty cold, and has cfnitinued so
up to thepr«sent; theeoldestspell struck
us on Saturday and Sunday, the mercury
dropping to 8 and 12 degrees below
zero. So far the owners ot glass have
been lucky; we have not heard of any
accident or treeze-outs from the cold.

e.:b._c.'

February 4, 1899.

THe I=I_ORISTS' EXCHKNGE.

113

COLLECTIO

3 COLLECTIONS. ' REPORTS.

4 WRITE FOR PARTICULARS

C. S. LOOER, Scc'y, 271 Broadway. N.Y.

PROTECTION.

Mention the Florists' Exchangp when writing.

Echoes from the Alleys.

Philadelphia. — As previously stated
tliiaclub has ileciiled to select its Detroit
team from the twelve highest averages
made in eight mouths; 120 games is the
minimum limit, and no game to count
unless there are four members bowling.
Then'during Jul.v a series of games will
be rolled on outside alle.vs by the first
twelve men. The six highest will be the
team.

The averages for three months are as
follows, there being twenty contestants.
The first twelve onl^' are given :

Total. Average.

Brown 70 10S.=)3 150. ."iS

Kilt 66 9631 145.01

Westcott 81 11798 14."..4.S

Moss 55 7957 144.37

Connor 56 S04.7 143.39

LonginettI Ill 15s08 142 41

Smith 81 11410 140.70

Baker 30 4223 140.23

Anderson 71 9906 140.20

Walker 80 1(J843 135.43

HiiBt 14 1873 133.11

Habermehl 34 4509 132.21

Clevelaml. — The Florists' Bowling
Club met on Monda.v evening and
bowled four games, making the follow-
ing score :

Jas. Eadie 175 139 131 149

E. H.Cuahman 104 145 79 120

H.Hart 99 112 iSe 122

A Graham 122 150 136 88

J. Wilson 13") 128 133 154

S.N.Pentecost 144 151 152 126

A. Hart 150 99 117 142

C. H. Wilson 84 71 112 107

I. A. Raeder 158 141 106 147

.Tames Eadie made high score, 17.'),
and S. N. Pentecost high average, 143.
Mr. Pentecost made the highest average
score for the month of Januar.v. The
highest individual score during the
month was that made bj- Mr. Eadie on
the 23d ult., viz.: 200.

G. A. T.

Flatbush, N. Y.— At the alleys Thurs-
day night a goodl.v number was pres-
ent. .Fohn P. Cleary, auctioneer, was
among the visitors. Several members
signified their intention of attending the
annual dinner of the New York Florists'
Club, which takes place on Thursday
next. The scores rolled were:

1). Y. Mellls

P. Riley

J. I. Raynor

P. Dailledouze .

C. Wocker

C. Wocrner

Wra. Prosser

S. S. ButterflelU..

152
136
124

93
100

92

697

E. Dallledouze ...... 171

A. Zeller 155

I,. Schmuti 143

H. Dailledouze 133

Papa Zeller .. 116

J. H. Troy .. 126

W. J. Stewart .

John P. Cleary .

Total > S44

107
150
132
S9
117
. 64
113
100

948

145
140
113
141
104

15:!

93
92

981

Chicago. — At the bowling on last
Friday, P. J. Hauswirth was high man,
winning a special prize of a pair of bowl-
ing shoes, and having the highest aver-
age towards capturing the medal at
the end of the series. The following are
tlie scores and averages made the even-
ing of January 27, 1890 :

1 2 3 4 av.

P. J. Hauswirth.. 140 153 184 129 151

J. S. Wilson 130 155 146 153 146

G. Asmus 145 113 145 172 143

E. F. Wlnterson.. 128 156 1.30 134

W. Kreithng 110 138 104 139 125

A. Lange 115 124 136 125

C. Balluff 154 127 108 106 123

C. W. .McKellar... 134 142 92 122

A. Henderson 138 105 114 127 121

G. L. (Jrant 113 138 108 122 120

St. Louis. — Owing to the intense cold
and a snow storm, none of the members
having greenhouses attended the alleys
this week, only five members being pres-
ent. Chas.Kuehn rolled high, with an av-
erage of 100, Mr. Finlayson being onl.v
one pin in the total behind him. Sub-
joined are the January scores :

No. games Total Av. H. S.
C.Beyer 16 2703 169 230

D. Finlayson 21 3353 160 201

C. A. Kuehn 21 3262 155 211

John Young 14 891 148 186

J. J. Beneke 20 3083 146 183

C. C. Sanders 14 2000 143 108

F.C.Weber 16 2243 140 190

J. W. Kuuz 16 2179 136 181

E. Schray 5 679 136 152

R. F. Tesson 3 399 133 155

F.J.Fillmore 17 2131 125 184

niiiFsfiiir^^

PEN 10 ALL .... FREE TO ALL

0 Answers Solicited from Those Who Know.

(l."i) Heating. — Ihavea hillon which

1 intend to erect a side hill three-quarter
span hou^e, 120x40, which will give
walls 2 feet high, and an average of 2
feet between soiland glassor 9,600 cubic
feet of space. Will you kindly inform me
through the columns of the Exchange
how many li^-inch^runs I will require to
give me 4.5 degrees at the lower siile in
zero weather and what would be the
difference in temperature between the
upper and lower sides of the house? The
walls are 18 inches thick.— Constant
Reader, IJooneville, N. Y.

— It will require about 1,200 square
feet of radiating surface, or about 20
lines of one and one-half-inch pipe to give
the desired radiation. If the pipe is
evenly distributed, the upper part of the
house would be from 10 to 15 degrees
warmer than the lowerside,and in order
to secure a fairly even distribution of
temperature, about two-thirds of the
number of runs should be in the south
half of the house, some being placed upon
the wall, and others at the sides of the
walks. In order to secure a good circu-
lation in the pipes at the lower side of
the house, it would be desirable to have
the heater placed at the lowest point
possible. I would suggest that a .3-inch
flow pipe be carried at the ridge to sup-
ply one-half of the returns and that
another be placed about 15 feet from the
south wall to supply the remainder of
the returns.— L. R. Taft.

(16) Wants "The Best" Carna-
tions.—Will you kindly oblige me with
thelatestand best varieties of carnations
for commercial growing? I am now
using Scott and McGowan, but am not
exactly satisfied. So many are adver-
tised as the best that for one who has
only grown two vaiieties, it is hard to
know what to select without experi-
menting. I would like to know the best |
pink, white, red, and variegated; also
the moat profitable.

— It would be impossible to tell our
friend, or anyone, exactly what varie-
ties would be profitable forhim to grow.
He alone can settle that question by
trial only. The report of carnations
published in the Exchange last Fall indi-
cated that the great bulk of the flowers
are now grown from McGowan, Portia,
Anna Webb, Daybreak, Tidal Wave,
Thos. Cartledge, Wm. Scott, Eldorado
and Mayor Pingree. This merely shows
that these kinds are more universally
successful than others, and that on trial
the chances would be in their favor. On
the newer kinds I would not venture an
opinion as they have not yet been sufli-
ciently tested.

Former Secretary of Agriculture, J.
Sterling Morton, of Nebraska, has uttered
a protest against the waste of good tim-
ber involved in the cutting down of such
a large number of trees to cater to the
Christmas holiday wants of the Ameri-
can public, especially as the trees selected
for slaughter are always the straightest
and most symmetrical ones. He asserts
that no less than 20,000,000 of Christ-
mas trees were cut down and put on the
market last year. " The absurdity," re-
marks Mr. Morton, "of celebrating the
birth of the Savior of the world by a
wanton waste and extravagance which
jeopardizes the welfare of millions of
human beings yet unborn is obvious to
every thinking man."

Call and inspect our extensive ware-
house and factory when in Philadelphia.
Adv. H. BAYERSDORFER &CO.

GliHT YELLOW DAISIES rSifs^ln^ffS

niUCRiDIIC OKRMAN STRAIN, slrcnK. 2 In pota,

uinLnnniao fim-.i im-, si.^ in. pois. $6 oo a uo.
NIELSEN, Florist. Burlington, N.J.

Mention the Florists' Eschange when writing.

Ei^er/ Grower of Flowers

Should trv ARMSTRONG'S NEW
EVER-BLOOMING SINGLE TUBE-
ROSE. Certificate of Merit from S. A. F.
and O. H., and Shaw Gold Medal for a new
plant of merit. $5.00 per 100.

LUTHER ARMSTRONG.

37'ZO Ulive Street. 8T. L.<ll;i8, Itlo.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Begonia Vernon Seed

One of the mast popsUr BEDDINQ PLANTS grown.

Liberal trade pkt., 25 cts. ; ,'(, oz., 50 cts. ;
14 oz., $1.26; loz., $n.CO.

Saved from specimen plants in our own trial
grounds the past Beason.

D. WM. BRAINARD, Florist,
Greenhouses, Pease St., THOMPSONVILLE, CONN.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

LEiAZIS ROTH.

Landscape Gardener and Florist,
21 S. 6th St., ST. LOUIS, Mo.

Lowest priced lists of Shrubs and Bed-
ding Plants. Respectfully invited.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Peacock's Dahlias

ARE THE BE!^T THAT 11 LOOM.

New Carnations. New Chrysanthemums.

Send for our new illustrated descriptive
catalogue (now in printer's hands) before
placing yourordere elsewhere.

Correspondence solicited.

W. P, PEACOCK, - - Atco, N.J,

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TO CLOSE
OUT QUICK.

SURPLUS

GERAMUM plants, from 214 In. pots. 250 Double
Ked. beet bedding varieties, mUed, $2.00 per 100. The
lot for $4.75. 125 Double Wblte. 125 Single Grant, at
same rate. Kooted cuttings of 10 best varieties.

D. WM. BRAINARD, Florist,
Greenhouses, Pease St., THOMPSONVILLE, CONN.

Mp''.tlon the Florists' Exohange when writing.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

12.60 per 100; t20.(KI per 1000. Rooted cuttlDgs. 11.60
per 100; JIO.CO per 1000.

BEGllNIAS. Rubra, Erfurt, $2.60 per 100. Vernon.
»:J.00. Bertha Chateaurocher, »2.00 per lon.

HELIIITK0PE8, FUi'HSlAS. GBilANIUMS, as-
sorted, »2 50 per 100. COLEUS. »2.00perl00. MOON-
VINES. |2 60 per ICO.

THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., - - DAYTON, OHIO.
Mention the FlorUta' Excbango when writing.

GERANIUMS

Very fine, out of 2 inch pots.

800 GLOIRE DE FRANCE,
2000 LA EAVORIXE,
2000 DOUBLE GEM. GRANT,

$2 00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. Cash with order

EDWARD UPPE, Woodlawn, N. Y. City.

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ROOTED CUTTINGS

GEKANIUMS, ^lauilard BorU, our i^clectlon, $1.00 per
li-XJ- .^'JAMI per U»Ai. Mine. Sallcrol, $l,ii<i prr 100.

COLEUS, Gulden Bedder and Crluisou VerBcbaffeltll,
65C a 100 ; $5 a 1000. In Viiriety. Wc. a HXJ ; $4,50 a 1000,

PARIS DAISIES, MARGUERITES. fl.OOperKiO

SALVIA SPLENDENS, $1.00 per 100. AGERATUM,
Bill'- iind White. 50 cts, per 100. GIANT SWEET
ALVSSUM. 60 cts. per KX), by niBll. ALTERNAN-
THKRAS, Red and Tclluw, from sull, flu cte. per lOO-
%-LW per llXKi. Cash with order.

C. A. HARRIS & CO.. - Delaiison, N. Y.

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ROOTED CUTTINGS BY MAIL

35 Double Petunias 35

A new departure in raisiD^ cuttings,
all propagated from this year's seed-
lings, they make better and stronger
plants : strong well rooted cuttings,
»1.25 per 100.
I saw the bloom of Mr. Hughes Double Petunias, and
for size, color and markings, they were very fine.

Phlla,, Pa. Bknev F. IIiohkll.

PETUNIA GRANDIFLORA, 10 choice Per

varieties selected from many hundreds 100.

of plants $1 25

IVY GERANIUM, 12 varieties 1 50

AliUTILON, 4 varieties 1 60

HELIOTROPE, 8 varieties, 100

STROUILANTHES 1 00

GAZANIA SPLENDENS 160

FUCHSIAS, Svarieties 1 00

TRADESCANTIA VERSICOLOR 1 50

ZEURINA 76

SEGAR PLANT 75

BEGONIAS, flowering, incl. Hunnewell.. 1 60

AGERATUM, whiteand blue 75

AGERATUM, Princess Pauline (novelty). 2 00

I»l,APIXS
MYOSOTIS, Elizabeth Fanrobert, 3 in.... $2 60
GENISTAS, 8 and 4 in. pots $5 00 and 10 00

CASH WITH ORDER, PLEASE.

GEO. J. HUGHES, - Berlin, N. J.

Mention the FlorlstB* Exchange when wiitlnr.

Unequaled
Varieties

VigorDus
Stoclt....

100 1000

Best Mamrootba, strong pot plants.... 13.00 125.00

" rooted cuttings 1.25 10.00

Older " " 1.00 8.00

*' " strong pot plants 2.50 20.00

ROOTED GERANIUM cuttings.

Double and single, best variety, 92.00 per 100*
115.00 per 1000.

Strong pot plants, $3.00 per 100; $36.00 per
1000.

MISCELLANEOUS.

100 1000

AKeratum, blue and white. ...II 00 $8 00
'• Princess Pauline... 150

Colens, all leading sorts 100 8 Oil

Fuchsias, double and single. . . 2 00 15 00

Keverfew 160 13 00

Heliotrope, light and dark.... 125 10 00

Impatleiis SultanI 3 00

Moon Vlues, true 2 00 15 Oo

Salvias, Uplendens and Bedman 1 35 10 00

CARNATIONS

Clean
Healthy

For varieties and prices, see issue of Jan. 28.

Well
Rooted

Rooted
Cuttings

From
Soil

For varieties and prices, see issue of Jan. 38.
SEND FOR PBICE LIST.

WOOD BROS., Fishkill, N.Y.

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The Old, Old Story.
The ad . was so successful that I have sold all
my Smilai, so enclose another ad, for the
ooming three weeks. I am very much pleased.
SPY HILL CONSERVATORIES, N. T.

114

The F=i-ORists' Exchange.

St. Louis.

Market Notes.

Since last report we have had a
spell of senuine Winter iveather-^one
norther following another in cloBe eue-
ceesiun, with the "below zero mark" re-
corded twice. Receipts of stock continue
light, with the demand equal to using
up all that is offered, excepting violets,
whicli still, and in all probabilities will,
remain a glut. There is no price on
them among the wholesale men. Roses
bring 6c. to 10c. White and Daybreak
carnations are still in short supply.
Some very fine tulips were seen at
Kuehn's ; they come from Cincinnati.
Von Sions are in, both singleand double.
So far, they have sold at -ic.for doubles.
Henry lierning, one of our leading
wholesale men, has just returned from a
flying visit to Chicago. He reports
similar conditions to our own as regards
the scarcity of stock, only more aggra-
vated in comparison to the size and
iraportanceof Chicago as a Howercenter.
He thinks we get a larger quantity of
shock, while prices are better In Chicago.
Local trade there, is, he says, very pool,
while the shipping trade is excellent.—
C. C. S.

Hartford, Conn.

Trade Notes.

Business is satisfactory. The large
amount of funeral work done lately has
made all kinds of Howersscarce; thesup-
ply is not near large enougb to meet the
demand. In the rose line, liride and
Bridesmaid are most called for; the
quality is tine. Tliey wholesale at from
?f4 to $8 a hundred. Many more could
be sold if they were to be had, they retail
at from $1 to $1.50 a dozen, while some
extras bring $2 a dozen. Carnations
are a trifle more plentiful than they have
been, but the supply is not yet equal to
the demand. Scott are more abundant
than any other variety. The common
kinds go at from $1 to $1.50 a hundred,
while the fancy varieties bring $2.50
and $.3 a hundred. Violets have been
very scarce. They are now coming in
more plentifully but are not in excess of
the demand. They wholesale at from
50c. to 75c. a hundred. Valley and Ro-
mans are abundant; they go at from $3
to $4 a hundred.

Harrisii lilies are offered in limited
quantities at $15 a hundred. A few tu-
lips are to be had, but owing to the
shortness of the stems it is hard to make
sale of them ; they bring $3 a hundred ;
being used chiefly in making up.

Azaleas, principally white, are being
received in small numbers; they sell
readily at from $1 to $2 each.

Notes.

A party of Hartford florists made
a trip to Cromwell .Saturday, and to the
establishment oi A. N. Pierson. There
they found everything looking first-class.
Mr. Pierson's specialities are roses and
lily of the valley. At present he averages
about three thousand roses a day. He
grows very few plants on their own
roots, as he gets better results from the
grafted stock. Mr. Pierson puts in three
thousand valley pips every day the year
round. His valley is also very fine. He
anticipates building a number of new
houses the coming Summer.

Visitors the past week were: Mr. Bod-
dlngton. of Clucas & Boddington, New
York; Mr. Greenlaw, representing N. F.
McCarthy & Co., and .\lr. Thompson, of
East Haddam.

John Coombs has recovered from an
attack of La Grippe; he is able to be
around again. J. F. C.

Providence.

The Market.

Social functions and funerals have
somewhat accelerated business here the
past week, and all the florists, especially
those having decorative plants, have
been very busy. There is a plentiful sup-
ply of all kinds of flowers and prices
range normal.

Rhode Island Horticultural Society,

The Rhode Island Horticultural
Society held Its annual meeting Wednes-
day evening. There was a short social
session. Two new members wore elected.
There was a discussion over the proposi-
tion to elect delegates to the American
Pomological Convention, which is to be
held in Philadelphia in September. It
was then decided todefer this to a future
meeting.

Treasurer Charles W. Smith rendered
his annual report, giving the receipts tor
the year as $2,301.15, with a balance
on hand of $12.00.

Daniel A. Cook read an interesting pa-
per on the life of the late Charles E. Car-
penter, after which these officers were
selected: President, Joseph E.G. Farn-
ham; vice-presidents, Col. Robert H. I.
Goddard, Hon. Robert C. Taft, Edwin
H. Burlingame; secretary-treasurer,
Charles W. Smith; librarian, Christo-
pher R. Drowne; botanist, William W.
Bailey.

Jottings.

Alex. M. Rennie, Walter Nichol,
John Macrae, M. J. Leach and Farquhar
Macrae paid a visit to S. J. Keuter's
place. Westerly, one day recently.

J. F. SchelHnger has recently put in a
new Florida boiler. W. H. M.

Newport, R. I.

In his recent lecture before the Horti-
cultural Society, John Farquhar gave
a good description of what is to be
seen in that country from a horti-
culturist's standpoint, he having so-
journed there last Summer. Some
excellent views from photographs by the
aid of the stereoptlcon, which was
obtained there werethrown on the screen
ably managed by Jas. Farquhar and
helped greatly to make the places, and
objects of interest more real to his hear-
ers. As is already well known, Japan
has been well ransacked for prizes in the
way of new plants and flowers, conse-
quently but few things of value are to be
found there, that are not already known
and cultivated here. Caladium esculen-
tum and the white lotus are grown
for culinar; purposes. In the fields ten,
tobacco, rice and cotton are extensively
cultivated. Plums are grown In quan-
tity and are dried in the sun, bemg placed
on mats in the public streets for this pur-
pose. At the close, the thanks of the
Society was accorded the Messrs. Far-
quhar. A business session followed
when six new members were elected, and
the Society's silver medal awarded to
Begonia Gloire de Lorraine which was
exhibited by Messrs. R. & J. Farquhar &
Co., of Boston ; their exhibit consisted of
plants in bloom in 21/2 and 4-inch pots.
This begonia will undoubtedly soon be-
come popular as it can be had in bloom
the greater part of the year.

The Society's annual ball took place
at Masonic Hall, Wednesday evening,
February 1.

The next lecture In the course will be
given February 8, by Fred Wheaton, on
" The Fruits and Flowers of Our Mar-
kets."

It is hinted that Anemone japonica is
to be extensively used in floral decora-
tions here next Fall. Mac.

Pittsburg.

Club News.

After a rest of several months the
Florists' Club again held a regular meet-
ing in the Pittsburg Cut Flower Co.'s
storeroom. It was well attended. No-
tices had been sent to all delinquents; a
good many of these notices were ignored,
which resulted in the dropping of about
40 members from the membership list.
Some of the prominent members took
part in a discussion as to the future wel-
fare of the Club and hoped to see it be-
come active again, and hold regular
meetings as interesting as possible so as
to induce others to attend. It was
thought proper not to makeany arrange-
ments for future meetings and meeting
place, until the new officers for the year,
placed In nomination at this meeting,
were elected, which will occur early in
February. Due notice will be given by
the secretary to all members. A vote of
thanks was tendered to the Pittsburg
Cut Flower Co. for the use of the store
room for the meeting. They also offered
it for next meeting, which offer was
accepted.

C. T. Siebert exhibited a fine bunch of
the new carnation, America, which was
sent to him by E. G. Hill & Co., the In-
troducers. It is certainly a fine acquisi-
tion, a splendid Hower, bright scarlet,
somewhat the color of old Garfield, and
has a good graceful stem. It was de-
clared by those present to be the best
bloom of that color yet Introduced.
Trade Items.

Trade In cut flowers the last week
was fair and stock aliundant. Carna-
tions and violets are rather too plentiful
and prices low enough to suit every-
body. .Roses hold up a little better;
$1.50 per dozen, retail, is about the av-
erage figure. Harrisii are stillheld at $3
per dozen, retail, while last year at this
time $1 was considered a fair price.
Tulips are doing better. Romans and
Paper Whites go fairly well. Valley
seems plentiful. E. C. Reineman.

Cleveland.

Trade Notes.

Conditious of trade are much the
same as at last writing. Business Is re-
ported quite brisk Ijy both wholesale and
retail men. All available stock finds
ready sale; prices do not show much
variation from former quotations. The
shortage in cut flowers continues and is
felt most forcibly just at this writing;
this is especially so in white flowers, and
many dealers are scouring the country
lor miles around for suitable stock to fill
the demands created by an unusual call
for funeral work. Many large weddings
and other social affairs form no small
part in the general run of trade and large
quantities of thechoicestfiowersare used
to meet the requirements of this class of
work.

Plant trade is reported unsteady ; the
changeable weather that this section is
experiencing affects this line to a great
degree; on mild days plants move
briskly, and on frosty days, when the
weather does not permit of handling
plant stock without difficulty, quite the
reverse is true, and sales are very slow.

Roses are well cleaned up. Local
growers are having very poor cuts, and
the small quantities brought in are
eagerly sought at the ruling price— viz.,
$4 to $6 for ordinary, and .f8 for the
best. Carnations are extremely short,
but the wholesale rate does not exceed
that of the past few weeks and growers
do not realize over $1.50 per hundred for
ordlnar-y, and $2 for best stock. Har-
risii also are scarce and 121/2C. to 15c.
is the prevailing rate, retailing at $3 per
dozen for best blooms. Violets remain
the same as formerly reported— 75c. to
.|1 per hundred, retailing at $1.50 to $2.
Valley is not very plentiful; all stock
now offered moves at about $5 per hun-
dred wholesale, and 75c. to .|1 per dozen
at retail. Tulips are becoming more
plentiful but are still short in stem ; $2
to $3 per hundred is the present whole-
sale rate, while the best blooms bring
75c. per dozen atretall. Otherbulb stock
moves at from $2 to $3 per .hundred.
Romans, Paper Whites and Von Sion all
hold to the rate above named. Present
quantities of these are not very large.

Club Meeting.

The regular meeting of the Florists'
Club was held on Monday evening last.
Aside from routine business nothing of
importance was brought before the
meeting. After early adjournment the
balance of the evening was spent in the
bowling alleys. G. A. T.

Chicago.

state of Trade.

i,The conditions remarked on last
week relative to the general scarcity of
roses, continues, and as a consequence a
top price of $12 per hundred has been
obtained for very fancy Bride and Brides-
maid. This, however, is tor strictly
fancy stock, the general run of prices
being trom $18 to $10, including those
for Meteor, If extra fine.

American Beauty holds its own fairly
well; extra long selling at $4 to $0 per
dozen, the shorter grades being more
plentiful and averaging lower. Of lilies,
really very few are coming in, Harrisii
and callas holding up to $1.50 to $2 per
dozen. White lilac sells well; as do white
flowers generally.

Hunt has been receiving the first sweet
peas of the season; the variety is Blanche
Ferry.

Violets are abundant for all demands;
these suffer also during cold spells. Good
singles bring 50c.; doubles, 75c., very
few now reaching the dollar mark.

We are In the midst of one of our cold
spells, 10 to 15 degrees below zero, with
very little snow. This is checking busi-
ness somewhat all along the line.

Chaugres.

The Kennlcott Bros.' Co. have
leased a large basement at 44 Randolph
street. Including considerable under-slde-
walk space, from February 1, for three
years, at $1,000 per year. They will
move trom 88 Wabash on May 1. Others
who win also leave the same location
are Bassett & Washburn and A. G. I^rince
& Co., the change being necessitated
through a remodeling of the buikling,
and the expiration of their leases. The
two latter firms have not yet selected
new places. E. H. Hunt's lease, at 76
Wabash, also expires in May.

Llyod A. Vaugban retires from the
firm of Vaughan, McKellar & Winterson,
bis partners having bought out his in-
terest. The firm hereafter will be known
as McKellar & Winterson, at 45 Wabash

avenue. Lloyd has hosts of friends who
wish him success wherever he goes.

Klunder Is no longer connected with
the Thiele-KIunder Co.

John Degnan, of Vaughan's seed store,
Is out tor his firm on a Western trip.
Carnatiou and other Crazes.

The Chicago papers have a choice
morsel, anent the $30,000 Mrs. Thos. W.
Lawson carnation, and ring the changes
in all kinds ot shapes, not forgetting our
noted townsman, H. N. Higlnbotham
In their general free advertising. That
the Chicago Carnation Co. has tried hard
to get a finger In the pie goes without
saying. It stood ready with a goodly
sum to buy this variety, but the Hub has
won surely. The Chicago Chronicle, in
Its Sunday Issue asks, •' Will we have a
carnation craze?" Ah, there's the rub!
More unlikely things, with more unlikely
flowers, trees and roots, have taken
place of old and during my time. For
example, the dab Main my boyhood days;
the Dioscorea Batatas, the rose leaf com-
mon potato, along In the fifties; the
Rohan potato and the white mulberry,
the Lombardy poplar and locust, to say
nothing of the tulip mania. Then the
Osage orange was a veritable bonanza
while the craze lasted, second only to the
white willow craze. I remember, too, the
once popular verbena, and the money
that was made out of so common a
plant. Recollect in this age of general
Information theold bubblesare not likely
to be repeated; but It does look as
though this divine and altogether favor-
ite flower were to have an inning of
some Importance, worthy ol considera-
tion by all those raising new kinds, and
who have a hankering after notoriety
and the dollar. A lair amount of excite-
ment will help many a florist who keeps
up with the times. Ess.

(Akron, 0.

Roses are scarce and in good demand.
Carnations are plentiful and sell freely at
from 25c. to 35c. per dozen. There con-
tinues to be a fair demand for plants iu
bloom, Chinese primroses being the fa-
vorites. L. R.

Toronto.

Business has been good during the last
few days and some stocks have been
scarce, particularly roses and carna-
tions, ot which more good ones could
have been sold. Tulips and daffodils
have been very plentiful and consequently
have been sold cheap. At wholesale
only verj choice tulips bring more than
21/2C- Violets have also been plentiful,
choice stock bringing fair prices; second-
class flowers, buyers' own figures. The
demand for good white flowers Is very
brisk, white carnations being especially
scarce.
Jottings.

The annual supper ot the Gardeners,
and Florists' Association will be held at
Webb's on Febnary 8; a fine program Is
being arranged, and a big turnout Is
expected.

Peter Barr, ot London, England, paid
us a visit last week. He was shown the
city and took the liveliest Interest In
everything connected with the profession
here. He has been much Impressed by
what he has seen In the United States,
and speaks very highly of the welcome
given him In most of the cities he has
visited. He thinks there are immense
possibilities ahead of the trade in all of
our cities. Mr. Barr Is certainly one ot
the most entertaining men we have had
here for some time. He has a wonderful
memory and knows the business like a
book. He is also willing lo give Infor-
mation to those who ask.

J. Chambers, who had more time
with him than any of us, says he
wished Mr. Barr could have stayed a
month instead of a week. Mr. Barr says
many favorable things about our trade
papers andamong otherthings remarked
that the anniversary number of the Ex-
change was a grand effort, and that the
Editor and all concerned should be proud
of it. All of which is quite true.

T. M.

The Good Stroue Kind,

eoo. JE»©r 100 ll36».

BALES WEIGH 500 L,B8.

H. A. Stoothofk, 159 East 48Ui St., New York City

February 4, 1899.

Xhe Rlorists*

rXCHKNGE.

115

JOHN CONLEY & SON,

MANtJFACTrRKRS OF

TIN FOIL

2 and 4 Doniinict Street,
NEW YORK.

Mentfon the Plorleta' Exchange when writing.

ALL Nurserymen, Seedsmen, and Florists'
wiehingto do business with Europe sbould
send for the

"lortiGulturaigmiser"

This is the British Trade Paper, being read
weekly by all Horticultural traders; it is alsri
taken by over lOl'O of the best Continental
houses. Annual subscription to cover cost
of postage, 75 cents. Address

HDIXORS OF XHE " H. A."

Chilwell Nurseries, NOTTS, ENGLAND.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS

FIRST Quality.
lii in., per 1000-.$2 4n

2 iu., " ..2 7.')
iV, in., " .. 3 K

3 m., " . 4 70

Cream Color.

31/i in, per 1000, $ 4 95

4 in., " 6 20

5 in., " 10 80

6 in., •• 16 50

Packages extra.

C. HENNECKE CO.""-^'!^.''"'

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

STANDARD ♦ POTS.

We are now ready to supply a superior
quality of Potg in unlimited quantities.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.

A. H. HEWS & CO.,

NORTH CAMBRIDGE, ,- MASS.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Neponset Flower Pots

Made of Waterproof Cardboard,
of nice Terra Cotta color.

Terms— Net cash with order. If ordered shipped by
frelffbt, add 50 cents cartase.

Packed In Gross Weight

per 1000 pots Per 100 Per 1000

..about20IbB.
.. •• 23 •■
.. •• 31 •■
.. •• 15 '•

8lie

2H Inch.

3 " .'

fi: :

6 •• .

6 •■ .

Crates of
1000...
.1000...
1000...
lOOU. ,.
, 600 ..
, 600...
600..

100
160

.to 25
.. 30
.. 15
.. »0
.. 80
1 20
1 66

$2 20
2 40
890
6 16
6 90

10 85

11 66

Standard Pot Measure.

Less quantities than full crates at 100 rates.

Full sample dozens of a size mailed on receipt of

10c. 12c. Kc. 22c. 30c. 46c. COc.

For2Hln. 2^4 In. Sin. 3!.« in. 4 in. 6 In. 6 In. pots.

F. W. BIRO <& 80N, [tlanufacturers.

Addre.i all orders to our General AKent.,

August Rolker& Sons

62 DEY STREET, NEW YORK.
Our Enstern Aicentfi are:

R. &, J. FARQUHAR & CO., Boston. Mass.

Mention the Florlats" Exchange when writing.

iHBpiIbiIiiS

KortPAMf

\7l3-7l9WHARrONiT/

Whiiadelpheapa'

ISTANDARD/
IPOTS.

BBANCII WiREHOHSBat
Ke&mej and W«ital4» At^nnpi, Jersey CItr, If , J.
JftekMB At*. A re»noD St., Look UlAnd City, N. T,

ANOTHER HELPER tS^ PLANT TRADE

Entitled "HOUSE PLANTS IN THE HOUSE."

" Business" in Plants, and a guide to the care of them,
are combined and tersely treated in a new attractive six-page
(envelope size) Folder for customers' use. Pointed in style.

A sample order of 30 copies will be mailed for
50 cents in stamps.

DAN'L B. LONG, Publisher. BUFFALO, N. Y.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS!

Packed In email crates, easy to handle.

Prk-e per crate
1500 2 In. pots in crate, U.m
1500 2H ■• ■• 5.25

15002H " •■ 600

1000 3 ■• ■• 5.00

500 31^ ■• " 3.G3

5004 •• ■• 4.50

2005 •■ •• 2.76

10O6 " •• 2.20

Price per crate
100 71n.pot«lncratc,»3.(l0
50 8 '' " 2.50

50 9 " " 3.5(1

5010 " " 6.00

2411 " ■' 3.60

2412 " ■• 4.80
1214 " ■• 4.80

6 16 " '■ 4.50

Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list
of Cyllndera for Cut Flowers, HaoRlng Vases, Etc.
Ten per cent, for cash with order. Address

HILFINGER BROS. POTTERY,

OR FORT FDWARD, N . Y.

August Rolkkr & Sons. New York Afjents.

52 Dkt Street. New Tore City.

I CARNATIONS AND VIOLETS I

Mention the Florlstji' Bxcbange when wrltlnc.

^ Allegany, N. Y., Jan. 21, 1899. 13

^ AMERICAN JADOO CO., 3

g- 811 Fairmount Ave., ^

^ Philadelphia, Pa. 3

^ Gentlemen : — It gives me great pleasure to recommend Jadoo Fibre for Carnation culture, 3

^ and, as per your request, will give you my experience. With Carnations my plants were all grown 3

^ in the field up to August 21st, when they were housed, being set in benches filled with my regular 3

fc Carnation compost. On each corner where a plant was to be set I scooped out about two quarts of ::3

^ the soil, filling the holes with clear Jadoo, into which the plants were set. The weather at the time 3

fc of setting was very warm, sometimes reaching no degrees. As the plants were set they were given :^

^ a good watering, and out of nearly 800 set in this manner I lost only seven, less than one per cent., z^

^ which, considering the e.xtreme heat, was remarkable. The plants were not watered again for several ::S

^ days, or until the soil began showing signs of dryness. They have not been watered oftener than i^

^ once a week since, and all during the Winter they have only been watered every two week's. You :^

^ see this is a wonderful saving in time and labor, and I am satisfied Carnations could not do better ::S

t: than mine have. 1 have cut numerous blooms of the Flora Hill variety which measured three and :^

fc: one-half inches in diameter, with thirty inch stems, and beautiful dark green foliage clear to the :^

^ ground. From the 800 plants which I have in Jadoo I cut up to the 20th a few over 2,700 blooms, :^

fc: and they are still one mass of buds. From indications they will probably average twelve to fourteen zS

fc: blooms per plant before the season closes. rS

^ As far as the Liquid goes, cannot say much about it, as 1 have only just commenced using it, ^

fc: and have not had an opportunity to note its effect. Have no doubt, however, that it will be an r^

fc: improvement over the old way of feeding. It is certainly very convenient to use, and also a great rS

fc saving in time. :^

fc: Am growing Violets in cold frame in clear Jadoo and sand, and, from appearances, they will be z^

t: in fine shape for Easter. Am, also growing Hyacinths, Freesias, Callas, Smilax and Easter Lilies ^

fci either in clear Jadoo and sand or Jadoo and loam, and will say that everything growing in it looks :^

fc better than ever before, and all the plants, aside from Callas, are giving more and larger blooms than ^

fc: I ever cut before. My Callas have made a wonderful growth, but have not produced so many blooms :^

^ as formerly. In my opinion this is caused by using too large pots. Am growing them in seven inch :^

fc: where last season they were grown in five inch. :3

fc: Up to date I have not had a failure with Jadoo which could be attributed to the Jadoo Fibre, r^

^ My Roses did not do well, but it was all on account of a lack of drainage, which I am thoroughly con- i^

t= vinced would have been the same with any kind of soil. r^

^ My experience up to date has been entirely satisfactory, and will warrant me in going still :^

fc= further with it. :^

^ Yours very truly, ^

^ (Signed) W. L. FARQUHARSON. 3

^ SEPiD FOR ovR NEW catal,ogi;e. ^

I TBE mQEBIGim JBDOO GO., 811 FaiimouDt m., Pialeiia, Pa. |

«fc: ALL PROMINENT Seedsmen and Dealers sell Jadoo Fibre and Jadoo Liquid. ^

116

THe FLORISTS' EXCHKNGB.

J. K. ALLEN,

Wholesala Commission Dealer In

CUT F=I-OiA£ERS,

57 W. «8th Street, New York.

Orders by mail or telesraph promptly attended
to. Telephone Call, 382 38th St.

ROSES, Blue and White VIOLETS, Specialties.

W. S. ALLEN,

17 West aSth St., New York.

CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE

404-412 E. 34th St.. NY., near Ferry.
Open every MornlnR at 6 O'cloclt a. m. for the

^ Sale of Cat Flowers.

This l3 not a oomralaslon house; the market

consists of Individual stands.

Wall Space for Advertising Purposes to Bent.

J. DONALDSON, SECRETARY.

DECKER, BUUVELT CO.

WHOLESALE DEALERS IS

CUT FLOWERS- PLANTS

42 W. 28tll St., New York.

Conslenmeuta solicited Shipping orders vill

receive pri-mpt ;iiid curemi attention.

TELEi-ip '.v g ■asT-lSTii Street

MICHAEL A. HART,

Wholesale & Commission Florist,

44 W. 29th St., New York.

Telephone Call, ISW 38th St.
All klndi ot Bo»e> VIo eti and catnationi

a epeolalty.
ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTEMDED TO.

EDWARD C. HORAN,

Wholesale Florist

flo. 34 W. 29th St.. Hew York.

The Bride, Mermet and American Beauty,
Specialties.

JULIUS LANG,

Wholesale Florist

53 WEST SOtli ST.

GoDSlgnmeDts Solicited. HEW YORK.

FRANK MILLANG,

"Wholesale Comniission Dealer In

CUT FLOWERS

408 E. 34th ST., NEW YORK CITY.
Cut Flower Exchange. Telephone Call, 1051-38th.

THE NEW YORK CUT FLOWER CO.

119-121 West 23d Street,

I 12-1 14 West 24th Street,

T«l»pl«M 733-18111. NEW YORK.

CONSIONMENTS SOLIOITED.

Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders.

in£.F=. SHERIDHN

Wholeiale OommlnHlon Dealer Id

CUT FLOWERS

39 "West 28th St., New York.

Telephone, 211— 38tb St.

PRICE U8T SENT OH APPLICATIOH.

•D.ON^L66:MfMAMJS

TELlfHOne » »
y2J>8-JS'.^Jr.

so Wfjrsorf'JrAEeT ny. city.

CHAS. W.lMoKELLAE.

E. F. WINTERSON.

McKELLAR & WINTERSON

WHOLESALE COMMISSION JOBBERS

In Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturers of Wire Work.
45, 47, 49 WABASH AVE NUE^^j^^HICACO^^LL.

GEOrArSUTHERLAND, w^ol^s^^e

CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
No. 67 Bromfleld St. and 18 Chapman Place, BOSTON. MASS.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Names and Varieties

New York

Feb. 3, 1899

Boston

Feb. 2. 18

I. HO

6.0(1
6.01
3.01

s'.oo

A. Beauty, fancy —special. 35.00 to 50. OH

- " eitra 10.00 to 26.01

" No. 1 4.00 to 8.ai

" Culls & ordinarj 1. 00 to 3.00

Bride 3.00 to 13.00

Bridesmaid 3.00 to 13.00

Ciisin 3.00 to 6.00

Hoste 2,00 to 6.00

K.A.Victoria 3.00 to

La France, ordinary to

" extra to

Mermet to

Meteor 3.00 to

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan. 3.00 to

Niphetos 1.00 to

PapaGontier to

Perie 3.00 to

, Souv. de Wootton to

ORCHIDS— Cattleyas 30.00 to 30 00

Cypripediums 6.00 to 8.00

Dendrobium tormosum.

*' others

r iDf'r grades, all colors.
M ( White....

c Standard) Pink

9 Varieties) Red

S: I Yel.&Var.

2 •Fancy— ( White

^CTheWKhestJ ^l"''-
<w grades of 1 ^' , V.U
U standard var) I Yel.&Var.

L Novelties

Adiantcm

ASPARAOnS

Callab

Daffodils

Daisies

Hyacinths

Lilies

Lilt of the Valley

Mignonette — ordinary.. .

" fancy

Narcissus

P VMSIES

Smilax

TnLiPS

Violets— ordinary

" extra

35.00 to 60. 0( 50.00 to 75.00
16.00 to 35. 0( .30.00 to 60.00

Philadelphia

Feb. 2. 1899

8.00
.50
2.00
3. on
2.00
2.00
6.01
5.00
5. on
6.00
6.00
1.00

6.00 to
.... to
6.00 to

.35 to
1 OT to
1.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
3.00 to
3.00 to
3.00 to
3.00 to
4.00 to
5 to
to. 00 to 60.00
6.00 to 8.00
3.00 to 4.0(1

.50 to l.on

.60 to 1.00
8.0O to 12.00

.50 to 2.0O
2.00 to 3.00
8.00 to 13.00

.75 to 1.00
.... to ....
10.00 to 12.00
2-00 to 4.00

.25 to .30

.35 to .60

8.00 to 12.0l|2

4.00 to

i.lH

i.OO to 15.001

i.OO to 15.01 1

4.00 to

8.UU

3.00 to

6.00

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

4.00 to lO.OCj

.... to

.... to

3.00 to

3.00

3.00 to

6.00

.... to

25.00 to 35.0(l|

6.00 to

8.00

12.00 to

iU.OO

.... to

.75 to

l.Ol

1.60 to

2.00

I.OO to

l.bO

1.60 to

2.00

1.50 to

2.00

2.00 to

2.5"

1.50 to

3 00

3.00 to

2.61

3.00 to

3.50

3.00 to

4,00

.75 to

1.00

.... to

50. Ot

8.00 to 10 00

3.. 50 to

3 00

.75 to

I.IHI

1.50 to

3.00

8.00 to 10. or

2 00 to

4.00

3.00 to

4.00

.... to

8.00

3.00 to

B.OI

.50 to

7.5

10.00 to 12.00

3.00 to

4.01

.35 to

..51

.60 to

.75

Baltimore

Feb. 1, 1899

Buffalo

Jan. 19, 1899

10.00 to 30.00
8.00 to 13.51
6.00 to 12.00
6.00 to 12.00
4.00 to 6.00
.... to ....
6.00 to 13. Ml
4.00 to 6.00
8.00 to 13.00
.... to
4.00 to 12.00
4.00 to 8.00
.... to
4.00 to
4.00 to
.... to
40.00 to 50.00
.... to 15.00
.... to
.... to
.75 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
1.60 to
1.50 to
1..50 to
1.60 to
2.60 to
.75 to
35.00 to 50.00
8.00 to 10.00
3.00 to 6,01'
1.00 to 2.00
1.00 to 4.00
12.00 to 15.00
?.00 to 4.00
2.00 to
4.00 to
3.00 to
.... to
15.00 to 20 CO
S.Ofl to 4.00
.10 to .50

.60 to l.no

6.00
8.O0

1.00
1.50
1.50
1..50
1.60
2.50
2.50
3.5'
3.50
4.00
1.00

3.00
6.00
4.00
1.00

... to
30.00 to 40.00
16.00 to 30.01

8 00 to 13.011

5.00 to 8.00

5.00 to

to

.... to

6.00 to

3.00 to

6.00 to

.... to

5.00 to 10.00

.... to

.... to

3.00 to

4.00 to

.... to

.... to

.... to 12.60

.... to

.... to

1.00 to

1.50 to

1.50 to

1.50 to

1.60 to

2.60 to

3.50 to

2.50 to

2.60 to

.... to

.... to

iS.OO to 76 00

8.00 to 12 .50

3.00 to 4.00

.... to ....

2.00 to
.... to
.... to
.50 to

2.00 to

3.00 to
.... to

10.00 to 20.00
.... to
.40 to .60
.... to .60

1.00

8.00
5.0(
8.00

6.00
5.00

1.26
2. to
2.00
2.00
2.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
4.00

i.on

3.00

ij'lO
1.60
3.00
4.00

40.00 to 60.00
30.00 to 40.00
16.00 to 30.00
3.00 to 10.00
5.00 to 10.00
6.00 to 10.00

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to ....

5.00 to 10.00

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to

4.00 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

1.25 to

1.2B to

1.25 to

1.35 to

3.00 to

3,00 to

2.00 to

3.00 to
.... to
.... to

to 50.00

10.00 to 15.00
.... to ...
.... to ....
2.00 to 3.00
.... to 20.00
.... to 4.00
.... to ....
.... to ....
3.00 to 3.00
.... to ....
.... to 16.00
3.00 to 4.00
.50 to .76
.76 to 1.00

5.00

1.00
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.50
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00

i'.oo

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see our Correspondence Columns.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,

^yyixolesale F'lorist

Open Day and Nigtit from 12 A.M. Mondays to 10 P.M. Saturdays.
1612- 14- 16-18: Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers.
. . . 600,000 Feet of Glass.

REINBERG BROS.

Mention the FlorlsU' Bxchange when wriung

Wp can fill all orders on short noticf with all leading vaiieties of ROSES and
CARNATIONS. We are Headquarters for Fine AMERICAN BEaLTIES.

GIVE US A TRIAL AND CONVINCE YOURSELF.

SALESROOM, 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL.

|>aAIfE H. TB iBNI>I.Y. CBABLBB SOHKHOK.

TRAENDLY & SCHENCK,

Wholesale Florists,

S8 W. 28th St and CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE,
NEW YORK.

Telephone 081 i8tn Bt

gB~ Consignments Solicited

JOHN YOUNG,

Wholesale Florist

51 WEST 28th ST.,

NEW YORK.

CYC AS PALM LEAVES Always on Hand

WILLIAM H. QUNTHER,

« WHOLKSALE FI.ORISX •

Tliis is the place to ship your VIOLETS and CARNATIONS. Also Roses, Valley,
Lilies, Mignonette, Etc. Consignments solicited. Prompt payments every two weeks.

No. 30 WEST 29th STREET, ^'^^'^''""^'^

. 2300--38th St.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

NEW YORK.

Blfieil H. Leojilalii,

CUT FLOWERS, STRICTLY WHOLESALE |

^. 19 Boerum Place, BROOKLYN, N.Y.
Open to receive ConBignments of
CHOICE FLOWERS at guy lime.

THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.,
Wholesale Florist,

43 West 28th Street,

NEW YORK.

ST.

C. A. KUEHN

WHOLESALE FLORIST

1122 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo.

k. COHPtKTB LINE OF WIBE DESIGNS.

ST. LOUIS

Gut Flower Co.,

Wholesale Florists,

322 PINE STREET

St. Louis, no.

2740 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo.

flower; it WHOLESIlEl

Roses, and a full line.

Me*oau»nTLHS fob tmc south wtar.

QALVIN & CO.,

4 0RDWAY Place, BOSTON, MASS.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

AND DEALERS IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES «

All'ieasonHhleCut Flowersto the trade. Conslfrn
iiK-iitti Holioited. W €> cumiiiand the bf bI market.

Wholesale Florists, y jobbers ih

V#^ SUPPLIES

J, ' FLORISTS' VASES.

Horticultural Auctioneers.
84 Hawley Street, BOSTON.

Alwayi
CARNATL
BRIDESMAIDS,
BRIDES.

/

CUT FLOWERS

iif the New Pink CAKN.\TloN

DOROTHY MANDELL

Receive J Mondays, Wednesilaya ami Fridays.
WE:LCH BROS..

15 PROVINCE ST., BOSTON, MASS.

Mention the FlorlstB' Exchange whe»- S'.Uloe

}

February 4, IbU'j

The F=l.orists* Exchange.

117

WM. J. BAKER,

Wholesale Florist.

DUMONT & CO.,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

No. 1305 Filbert St., PhUadelphia.

'PBONK, 3922 D.

GEO. M. MOSS,
Wholesale Florist

32 South 17tli St.. PHILADELPHIA. PA.

Long Distance 'Phone, 1-41-26 D-
Conslgmnents of cliolce ROSES. CARNATIONS,
i_ VIOLETS Bollclted.

■■ IFlne VALLEY in stock at all (ImeB.

LEO NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist

17 N. JUNIPER ST.,

Philadelphia.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

Long Distance
Phone 5085 A

EDWARD REID,

Wholesale Florist

IS26 Ranslead St., PHILADELPHIA,

lU't. Market and Chestnut Sts.

ALL CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON.

Ielepuonb 3%fi A. I

BASSETT & WASHBURN,

Wholesale Dealers and Growers of

CUT FLOWERS

88 Wabash AVE.. Chicago, III.

Greenhouses at Hinsdale, 111.

L. D. 'Phone at Chicago, Main 223.

L. U. 'Phone at HlDsdale. No. 10.

KENNieOTT BROS. GOMPtNY,

Wholesale • Cut * Flowers,

88 Wabasli Avcnne,

CHICAGO. ILL.

WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY.

WIETOR BROTHERS.

sfcr-EsaoRS TO
ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO.,

Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers

OFFH-K ANI' SALHSKnOM,

51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO.

Headquarters for AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

HOLTOH t HUNKEL CO.,

WHOLESILE FLORISTS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Manufacturers of Wire Designs.

457 MilwaukeeSt. MILWAUKEE, WIS.

'Phone Main 871. P. O. Box 103.

HEADQUAnTERS Newport! Vr" us
ROSES, CARNATIONS AND
ALLSIASONABLE PLOWEHS.

WM. F. HASTING, Kmis'lion

48B Washington Street, ^I'Tl

BUFFALO, N. r. """"

Afao Dealer In Florists' Supplies A WtreDeslgns.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER CO., Ltd.

705 Penn .\ venue, Pittsburgh, Pa.

Wholesale Cut Flowers

LONG DISTANCE 'PHONE 2157.

CONSIQNnENTS OF CHOICE STOCK SOLICITED.

Mention the Florleta* Exchange when writing.

BSPBemiDS PLomosiis naps

'VT". H- ELLIOTT,

CUT STRINGS, 8 to 10 ft.
long, 50c. per string.

Shipped to any part of the country.

MenUon the Florleta' Exchange when writing.

...Wholesale Prices

of Cut

Flowers...

Chicago

St. Louis

Cincinnati

iVIilwaulcee

Toronto

Names and Varletlea

Feb. 1, 1899

Jan. 31,

1899

Jan. 31,

1899

Jan. 30, 1899

Jan. 31, 16S9

A. Bkaoty, fancy— special.

•tO.OO to 50.01

.... to 50.01

.... to 35.0(

30.00 to 60.01

.... to 25 00

iO.OO to 30. tt
10.00 to 16.Cjt

.... to 40.01
.'0.00 to 30.0

to

.... to

l6'.6(

16.00 to 20. 0(
8.00 to 12.60

.... to ....

No. 1

.... to ....

" Culls & ordinary

6.00 to 8.01

10.00 to 15. W

.... to

3.00 to 5.10

.... to 10.00

Bride

6.00 to 12.00
6.00 to 13.00

6.00 to
6.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to

8. HI
8.01

6.00 to
6.00 to

to

.... to
4.00 to

8.0(
8.00

s'.oi

8.00 to 10, 0(
8.00 to 10. 10
.... to ....
..to ....
8.(0 to 10. 0(

3.(0 to 8.00

3.00 to 8.00

8.(0 to 6.00

Hoste

to ....

2.50 to 4.00

B K. A. Victoria

.... to ....

.... to ....

«» La France, ordinary..

.... to ....

.... to

.... to

.... to ...

.... to ....

O " extra

to ...

.... to

.... to

....

.... to ...

.... to ....

c

to ....

.... to
6.00 to
.... to

8!oi

.... to
6.00 to
.... to

i'.'»>

.... to ...
8.00 to WM'
.... to ...

2.60 to 8.00

4.00 to 10.01
.... to ....

3.00 to 8.00

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan

2.60 to 6.00

to ...

to

.... to
4.00 to
4.00 to

5'-6i
5.01

.... to
.... to
4.00 to
.... to

bM<

.... to ...
.... to ....
6.00 to 8.01
.... to ...

2.00 to 4.00

6. CO to 8.0C
4.00 to 6.01-
4.00 to ti.OI

2.00 to 8.00

2.00 to 6,00

Souv. de Wootton

3.00 to 8.00

OBCHIDS-Cattleyas.. . .

40.00 to 60. 01

.... to

....

.... to

....

.... to ...

. to 26.00

Cypripediums

.... to ....

.... to

.... to

.... to ...

10.00 to 16-(:0

Dendrobium formosum..

.... to ....

.... to

.... to

....

.... to ....

to

.... to ...

.... to

.... to

.... to ...

to

r Inf'r grades, all colore
M ( White....

.7.5,0 1,00

1.00 to

1..5I

.... to

2.00 to 4.0i

1.00 to 2.(0

1.60 to 2.0

2-00 to

3.1)1

.... to

2.0(

2.00 to 4.0i

.... to 3.00

c Standard J Pink

1.00 to l.ol

3.00 to

3 (11

1,60 to

2.01

2.00 to 4.0(

.... to 3.00

O Varieties! Ked

1.00 to 1.6(

2.00 to

3.01

1.50 to

2.01

2.00 to 4.01

.... to 3.00

-: ( Yel.&Var

1.26 to I.:,-

2.00 to

3 (II

.... to

2.00 to 4. Oil

to 3.00

2 •Fancy— ( White

ti.OO to 5.00

.... to

4 01

3.00 to

6.01

4,00 to 6.01

.... to 4.00

3.00 to s.ai

.... to

4 01

3.00 to

5,0(1

4.00 to 6.01

.... to 4.00

<o (trades of 1 "«?•■;;■•
G9 Btindardrar) ( Yel.&Vai

3.00 to 5.01

.... to

4 01

3.0O to

5.0(1

4.00 to 8.0(

.... to 4.00

4.00 lo «.01

to

4.0('

4.00 to

6.00

4.00 to 6.0(

3.00 to 5.00

A
&
C
L

r

F
L
L

^ Novelties

.... to ....

.75 to l.Cl

50.00 tolOO.Ol

12.00 to 18.0<i

3.00 to 6.0(1

.15 to l.CO

2.00 to 4.00

15. f« to 18.00

.... to 4.01

.... to ...

1.00 to 1.26

to ...

10.10 to 15.00
.... to ....
.... to ...
.... to 3.01
.... to ...
3.00 to 4.0(1

.... to ....
.... to 1.01
.... to 60.00
.... to 10.01
2.00 to 3.00
.... to ....
.... to 3.(0
12.00 to 15.0(1
.... to 4.0(1

4.00 to 6.0(
.... to 1.6(
.... to 75.01
.... to 16.00
3.00 to 4.0i
.... to .61
.... to ...
.... to ....
4.00 to 5.01

.... to ....

.... to l.CO

... to 50.00

6.00 to 10.00

AFFODIL3

3.50 to 5.00

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to ....

ILY OF THE Valley

2.60 to 4.00

Mignonette— ordinary.. . .

2.00 to 4.00

.... to

....

.... to

2.00 to 3.0(

to 2.00

" fancy

.... to ....

... to

.... to

.... to ...

.... to 4.00

F

S
T

■V

4.00 to 6.00
1.00 to 1.26
12.00 to 15.(0
3.00 to 6.00
.60 to .76

3.00 to 4.0O

... to ....

12.60 to 15.00

2.00 to 4.0('

.20 to .3C'

3.0O to 3.00
.... to ...
12.00 to 15.00
3.0O to 4.00
.... to .60

.... to ....
.... to ....
.... to 12.51
.... to ....
.... to .60

2.60 to 3.50

.... to ....

.... to ....

2.50 to 6.00

'I0LET8— ordinary

.... to .60

" extra

.... to 1.0(

.40 to

.61

.75 to

1.00

.... to .76

75 to 1.00

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see our Correspondence Columns.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

We Have No Agents in Boston.

5'Ja\.tv HARDY CUT FERMSaVosro

GAI.iAX LEAVES, Ilnni/.c. (.irecn or Assorted,
$1.00 per 1000.
LAUREL FESTOONING, W.OO per 100 yards.
All orders by wire or mall promptly filled.

CROWL FERN CO., BOSTON, MASS.

27 BEACON STREET.
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HARDYGUTFERNS

Sl.'i.5 Per I OIK'.

FAMCY

DAGGER

L. B. BRAGUE,

. .,„ Hint dale, Mass.

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Oldest, largest and most
reliable dealer In the U. S.

(Fresh Qreen)

MAILORDERS GIVEN
SPECIAL ATTENTION

HtHRf 1, tmm

Plant Growers and —
Manufavturers' Agent

42 WEST 28th ST.

NEW YORK C(TY
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GALAX LEAVES WILD SMILAX

{Bronze and Qreen)

IVY LEAVES FANCY FERNS

CYCAS LEAVES pMM LEAVES

WHITE ORCHID BLOOMS

From our extensive collection we can nsually Oil
moderate sized orders of the choicest white and other
forms If timely application by mall be made. The ex-
quleltely fragrant Dend. formosum glganteum (Wed-
ding Bouquet Orchid) endures long distance shipping,

WILLOWMEAD GARDENS, EAST ORANGE. N.J

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IJIIT FLOWER BOIES

Three awards for superiority.
Send for illustrated list. . . .

&

Manuracttirers.

16 & 18 N 5th St

Philadelphia, Pa.

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E. G.HILL &CO.

Wholesale Florists

RICHMOND, INDIANA.

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We are headquarters for all '99 novelties.
Also complete list of best commercial
varieties. ^^"Correapondence solicited.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich.

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LAGER & HURRELL,ir;X'rf

...0RCHID5

CATTLEYA FLOWERS of finest quality
shipped to all parla. Orders from unknown
parties must be accompanied by cash. . . .

Cherry Wood Baskets, Fresh Moss and Peat.
Corre.pondence^^__ SUMMIT, N. J.

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Gill Paliii Leaves '"CfOWDS

L. W. &, F. B. KERVAN, Norwalk, Fla.

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Galax Leaves.

CHAS. H. RICKSECKER, Linvllle, N. C.

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KELSEY'S SOUTHERN

QALAX LEAVES

Brilliant Green and Bronze.

Information of the Introducer.

HARLAN P. KELSEY, Boston, Mass.

HOG Treniont KIdL'.

Prop. Highlands Nubskky. North Carolina.

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HARDY CUT FERNS

Fancy or dagger.

Sl.'i5 per 1000.
Suhaguiini IVI088.

50c. per barrel.
Laurel KopiuK,

4c. per yard-
Cash with order. All ordert
by mall or dispatch promptly
attended to.

Thos. Dollins/'K"..-

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jS usiness Paper
■^"■^usiness Men:
'^'" Florists' Exchange

118

Thb F=i-orists' Exchange.

SEND FOl! FRKE SAMPLE COPT OF

POPULAR SCIENCE SlrsS

Microsropy, AstrnuMmy. Hralth.

LILLARD&CO . Publishe s,108 FuHonSt., N Y, City.

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BEST IN THE WORLD

For Stringing and Tying Purposes.

Made In green aud fancy colors. Price, tl.25 per lb.
Send for Samplea.

JOHN C. MEYER & CO., Boston, Mass.

87 SUMMER STKEET.
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SCOLLAY'S

IMPROVED

PUTTY BUIB

For Glazing Sash, Etc.,

— ALBO mR—

PHTENT PUNT SPeiNKLER

For Bale by your Seedsman
or aent, poatpaid, for 81.00*

JOHN A. SCOLLAT,

74 & 78 Myrtle Ave.,
BROOKLYN. - N. Y.
SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE.

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BOSTON FLORIST LETTER CO.

Manuracturer* Of FLORISTS* LETTERS.

Dimensions of
tblB box, 22 ta.
lonjr by 18 In.
wiile luid IS In,
hii^h. 2 BecCions.

I.ORISX WW ATI

iNsciRK r~l Z\ I I

KVERY FI.ORI8T
uU]Cl>t to INSCIRK
ttl!*OUAS9a8ralnst

FOB PJLRTICDLAB8 ADDBB98

JOHN G. ESLER,Sec'y, Saddle River, N.J.

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COMBINING the
^ qualities of an
absolute insect exter-
minator with those of
a vig'orouB fertilizer.
Recommended and In
use by the foremost
florl8ta and nurserymen
in the land. For Sale at
the Seed Stores.

ROSE MFG. CO.,

Niagara Fails, NewYorii
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HARD WOOD ASHES

Fresh Ashes of Yellow Birch, Beech
and Ash, at $1.00 per barrel, f. o. b.
mill. Barrels average 250 lbs. each.

Cash With Order.

JAMES RAMAGE PAPER CO.. Monroe Bridge. Mass.

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This wooden box nicely Htalned and varnUhed,
ISzBOxl*^ made In two Hecttont*. onr for eai'lt olze
letter, given away with Or»it order of 600 letter*.

Biuck Letters. 1>^ or 2 inch liie. per 100. 92.00.
8orlpt Letters. 14 00.
Fastener with each letter or word.
Used by leadtne Borlsts everywhere and for
sale by all wholesale florists and enpply dealers.

N. F. McCarthy, Xreas. & nanager,
i'iJ^r.i BOSTON, MASS.«"iX«.

vt^ntl'T 'h- Flor1<«t(i" Exrhane* whon writing

SHEEP MANURE

Cleaned and prepared expreisiT for florliti* um.

fou win And It the nenuloe article. For r«f«r«DO«
to Its being Qrst-olass I refer yon to Henry F.
Ulohell lOlS Market Street. PhUa., Pa. Trial bagi
of 160 lbs.. I2.&0: per ton, 126.00. H. ton at ton rat«.
Cash with order.

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

1 0 1 2 Ontario St., PHILA., PA.

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The Harrisii Disease . . .

Can he prevented by Immersing the bulbs for
Ave hours In a Bolutfon of ... .
KRAFT'S PLANT TONIC, 99 percent.

This hag been conclusi vely proven I>y exporiinenta
at Lincoln Park. Chicago. The Tonic also kills
llnrti ^belled IiScale, IHealy Bug, and
other Insect pests without Injury to the plant
Send for circular and price list

KRAFT PLANT TONIC CO., Rockford, III.

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YOUR

WITH THE "INCOIWPARABLE •

BORDEAUX NOZZLE

Muki-H EniiilHlon whIK-

nplng.

THE DEMING CO., SALEM. OHIO.

Twelve van>flies of Sprayers, PMII'SOI
ALL KI\DS. Write iisorourOen-l U.m.,:
AgeQts. Hcnnlon & Hnbbfll, Chtcnfii. !IK

CatAlngiie ami forimilrLS mnilol P~KKK,

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REED & KELLER

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

122 W. 25th Street,
NEW^ VORK CITY.

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ESTABU5HED
1866

L^STEFFEMS>

SUCC.ro rtSTEFFENS.
""STEFFEnSBROS.

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THE CEFREY LETTER CO.,

Manufacturers of Florists' Letters. The

best and most artistic letter on the market.

(PAT. JAN. 3D, 1893.)

PRICE :—i'/i or 2 inch letters, per hundred . . . $1.50

Script letters .... " ... 3.50

THE FLOWER MARKET, Agents.

Office anil Factory, 446 Tremont St., Boston, Mass.

CHiS. L. KAZOUX, MlNiQER.

Agents wanted In all large cities. Telephone 716-3 Iren<oiil.

Brooklyn.

BusinesB among the retailers has beeu
pretty lively of lute. Lots of funeral
work of a profitable nature Is doing, and
decorations for parties and balls have
beeu quitenumerous. John Condon, Tjil
Fifth avenue, receutly iiad a large decor-
ation in the academy of Music for the
Brooklyn Art .Society; and on the fol-
lowing evening in the same hall the He-
brew charity ball took place, for which
he also had the decorating. Mr. Condon
keeps a nice line of specimen palms and
grows large quantities of bedding stock
for use in ijreenwood Cemetery. Forty
thousand geraniums and 75,000 eoleus
are raised here, withother beddingplants
in proportion. The center bed in one
greenhouse is devoted to the displaying
of different styles of flower beds, show-
ing various designs and the plants that
may be used, so that intending custom-
ers cau see and choose the kind of bed
they prefer for duplication in their own
gardens or on the cemetery lot, as the
case may be. This, we think, is a good
method, saving time, always giving sat-
isfaction, and is worthy of imitation by
florists who have a general planting out
trade. Thatold-fashioned bedding plant,
the yellow calceolaria, is grown here and
proves a good seller.

A. H. Langjahris at present receiving
large consignments of violets and carna-
tions; the former are rather over-plenti-
ful. Kecently one of tiie express compa-
nies allowed a shipment of carnations to
i-emaiu over night in a warm room, re-
sulting in the total loss of 1,500 choice
flowers.

Jersey City, N. J.

With J. & R. Leach, at 60(3 Garfleld
avenue, carnation Flora Hill has proved
a failure, the plants having died out in
large numbers. This, probably, is owing
to some peculiarity of the soil, as the
Leach Bros, are undoubtedly skilled
plant growers. White Cloud is in fine
form and producing plenty of good
blooms. Alaska is very prolific, but the
flowers are small. Emily Plerson is the
favorite red here, and is throwing off
flowers, both in quantity and quality, in
a very gratifying manner. Armazindy is
very good and Is proving a favorite —
more Scott are grown than any other
variety, and one bouse was particularly
fine. Geraniums to the number ol be-
tween 35,000 and 40,000 are cultivated
hereeach season. These are the principal
Spring products, and as they are potted
and need more room, benches of carna-
tions are thrown out to make way for
them. This action seems a great sacrifice
of flowers, but Mr. Leach Informed us
that It was necessary to have geraniums
perfect, and as that was their aim the
carnations must go out, irrespective of
the number of flowers lost.

A. D.Rose,of West Side Avenue, Is now
getting up a large stock of his new chry-
santhemum Polly Rose, the white Glory
of the Pacific. Scarlet Wave carnation
is grown here and Mr. Rose thinks it
superior to Bon Ton in florlferousness.
Scarlet Wave is anothersport from Tidal
Wave. A batch of one year-old hydran-
geas is being brought along for Easter.
These will run from four to six heads on
a plant and are now just showing the
buds. Acacias and genistas are all right
for Easter, as also are azaleas and rho-
dodendrons. Harrisii lilies are some-
what diseased ; but longiflomm are clean
and healthy. Ericas are projiagated here
and a bench of these in 4-iuch pots weie
remarkably good.

James Boiling, of 884 Montgomery
street, grows bulbous flowers mostly.
Von Sion narcissus are now being cut in
(|uantity. A lot of 100 plants of Gai-
denia grandiflora Veitchil, planted in the
bench, are throwing up a fine crop of
flowers which come on long stems, everv
shoot carrying a bud. Theseflowers are
now selling at $3 a dozen.

Mrs. A. Seely has opened a retail store
at 739 Grand steet.

Westerly, R. I.

A party of florists paid their annual
visit to the greenhouses of S. J. Renter,
located here. A most enjoyable time
was spent. Among those present were:
From Providence— Farquhar Macrae,
John .Macrae, James B. Canning, W. B.
Hazard, Alexander M. Rennie, Thomas
J. Johnston. From Pawtucket— Alex-
ander Miller, M.J. Leaeti, James Hockey
also X. D. Pierce, Jr., .S'orwnod; W. "s.
Nichol, Barrington. and Pi-oiessor Card!
of Kingston (,'ollege.

r

Hot=Bed

Sash

Tenons white-leaded. Corners se-
cured with iron dowel pins. Every
detail of construction perfect.
JIade of Clear Cypress Lumber.

Quick Shipments.

We have in stock and can ship
immediately :

3 ft.xC ft.,3 rows 10 in.glasB.

3 ft.3in.x«; ft.,4 " Sin. "

4 ft. X Oft., 5 " 8 In. "

Not glazed, 1% iu. thick.

Delivered Prices

Quoted on application. State size
and quantity wanted. No order
too small to receive careful atten-
tion, and none too large for our
facilities.

LOCKLAND LUMBER Co.,
. Lockland, Ohio. ^

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^/k

'Am

RED TOWERS BRAND

BONE MEAL

FOR FLORISTS

100 lb. Ijag, *1.75 200 11). bag, ».3.S5

14 ton, B'.BO 14 ton, «I4.S0

1 ton, S38.00

F. O. B. Bridgeport, Conn.

— ALSO-

Odorless Lawn Dressing

and

....Garden Fertilizers.

TERMS. CASH WITH OBDBR

RED TOWERS GREENHOUSES

HACKENSACK, N. J.

M^nrlon tho FtoHptw' Rxohanir^ wh^n writlnv

' MOLE
TRAP

F-T deNtroyiue tfroiiiiil iiioIch In lawns, parks,
garUenB and cc-nu'Leries. Ttieonly i*Elt FECT mole
trap in existence. Gimrnntpt'ii to cnech moles
where nil iilher trnps fnil. S I<1 l.v seedsmen.
Agricultural liiiplemcnt and Hardware dealers, or sent
by express on receipt of #'^.00 by
H. W. H %I.E:s, Kldeewood, I«. J.
Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing.

February 4, 180'J.

The F=lorists' Exchange.

119

Cincinnati.

Market Notes.

Trade ilurinj? the past week has
been all that coiilU be deBired. Funerals
of several prominent citizenB used up all
the Howers in sight; for one funeral at
least two thousand dollars worth of
Howers must have been utilized. Roses
and carnations are scarce, and those we
get fetch good prices. Violets still move
slowly. These flowers seem to l)e losing
in favor and prices are hard to hold up:
$1 is the top figure and many sell for
half thiH price.

JottiugH.

During the past week the thermometer
has hovered near the zero maik. a fact
that tellw on the coal pile.

t'arnaiions in this section are not
blooming as they should now, but Eas-
ter promises a large cut.

John A. Kvans and bride spent Thurs-
day night and I''riday In this city. From
John's actions you would think getting
married was no unusual event.

By the way, there seems to be some
trouble in establishing the "Maid of
Honor'' rose. 1 have said in my articles
on this rose that it is a sport from "Cath-
erine Mermet.''and thefollowing copy of
affidavit confirms the statement :
State oc Ohio, I
Hamilton Co. i"'^'

August F. Hoffnieister, M. O. Hoffmeis-
ter and C. I... Hoffnieister being duly
sworn, say that they are members of
the Brm of Hoffnieister Floral Co., of
Cincinnati, <)., with whom the new rose,
"Maid of Honor,'' formerly called Miss
Clara Barton, originated, and that said
rose is a sport of "Catherine Mernief
and not of "Bridesmaid" as has been
stated.

i Al'Of.ST F. HOFFMElSTER,

Signed- M. O. Hoffnieister,

( C. L. HOFFMEIBTER.

Sworn to and subscribed beforemethis
.'ilst day of Januar.v, 1899.
(Signed), I>. M. Mon(iAN>

Notary Public, Hamilton Co., O.
[heal.]

I trust this will set everybody right as
regards this new introduction.

Thirty thousand dollars for a seedling
carnation ! Who says there's no monej'
in the carnation business".* Mr. Fisher
certaini}' deserves to be complimented,
and I presume .Mr. Calvin should have
his share also. Still, what we need more
than pink is a good scarlet carnation,
and eo far K. Witterstaetter has it: but
he has only four plants. For these four
plants, however, he has refused an offer
of three hundred dollars. So you see
Cincinnati is rightontheheels of Boston.
But we lack a " Lawson" with lots of
money after whose wife the carnation
might be named.

Quite a party o fCincinnatifiorists will
visit JUchmond, Ind., February S, to see
"America" in all its glory.

E. O. GiLLETT.

Boston.

Trade Notes.

The weather has again changed
and Is now much more seasonable, cieat-
ing a very fair demand for stock and a
shortening up of the supply. Roses of
every description are very short, and the
quality, as a rule, is only fair. Beauty
especially can only be had In very limited
quantities, and even then many are cut
too close and hard. Good qualify brings
?5 to ?6 a dozen, others grading from $1
up to these figures. Bride and Brides-
maid, though moreplentiful than Beauty,
are still short, being cleaned up every
day. Even poor grades are making very
good prices, no rose bringing less than
$5 to $6 a hundred. Good grades make
jlO to $12, while extras go as high as
$16. Meteor are in tairsuppl.v for the
demand, and are steady at f ID to $12.
The supply of carnations, too, is not as
large as it has been, and good prices are
realized on fine stock. Scott still leads
as far as quantity goes. Whites and
Daybreak sell best, reds also going well.
No. 1 quality bring $2. while extras real-
ize $2.. 'io. P'ancy pinks, of good quality,
now make $ii.

The increase in bulbons stock has
caused a falling off in prices which will
likely continue. Trumpets, however,
bring a high figure now, fetching $4 and
$5 a hundred. Tulips of pink, yellow
and red and yellow shades are in good
supply, averaging $;f a hundred. Daffo-
dils make $2.50 and $3; Romans and
Paper Whites are still very plentiful at
$2. Lilies continue to do well at $10 to
$12; valley holds out at its usual fig-
ures.

The violet supply Increases rapidly,
and those of good quality are disposed

of, as a rule, handily, though there are
many having no outlet, or, at best, at a
very small figure. Select stock now
makes but 7.5c. a hundred, really good
grades selling for 50c. to COc, and poorer
ones from 35c. to -10c. Some nice acacia
is now on the market, Sutherland hand-
ling as yet only a limited supply of A.
cultiformis; but he expects to have A.
pubescens in larger quantities soon.

Notes.

The Lawson carnation was once
more brought before the public this
week, this time in court, where a bill in
equity was hied by Thos. F. (Jalvin and
Thos. W. Lavvsuu against \Va.\ Bros, to
restiainthem from advertising, offering
to the public, or selling a pink under the
name of the "Mrs. Thos. W. Luwson.'"
This w lis the outcome of Messrs. Wax ex-
hibiting in their niudovv a vase of carna-
tions somewhat resembling the Lawson
and naming It " Lawlon."

About twenty prominent gardeners
and floilsts came together on Saturday
evening to organize the horticultural
club. A few meetings had been held pre-
viously, at which a constitution and b.y-
lawB were adopted. The membership is
limited to twenty, and there is a " n ail-
ing list" of intending menibtrs from
which new ones will be elected as soon
as a vacancy occurs. There are to be no
permanent officers, excepting a secretary,
the presiding olhcer being elected at each
meetiug for the entuing one. From the
way the menibtrs took hold of it a strong
and vigorous organization is promised.
Thei'lub will have headquarters for the
present, at least, on Bosw orth street.

.\t the February meeting of the Gar-
deners and Florists' I'lub. to be held
Tuesday. P'ebruary 7, i'rof. Wm P.
Brooks, of the .Massachusetts Agricul-
tural College, will deliver an address on
"What Plants Feed Upon and How to
Feed Them." President Wm. Nicholson,
of the .Vmeriean I'arnatlon .Society, will
speak on the coming convention of that
society. F. J. N.

FIRES.

CoLouATio Si'Ki.NcK. Cai,. — On the 2d
of January the shed and one-quarter of
the greenhouses of Oscar Schulz were
burned.

Watkink, N. Y. — The Shephard green-
house (Ij. H. Durland and G. H.Smith
estate) was destroyed by fire last week,
with loss fully .fl.ooo above the in-
surance. The owners contemplate re-
building.

CoLLAMEB, Pa. — By a fire which oc-
curred Sunday morning last, the office,
packing house, coal house, and the larg-
est portion of two carnation houses
and their contents, belonging to Lem. D.
.Miller were entirel.v destroyed by fire.
Estimated loss is about $1,500, onl.v
partially insured. The stock was a
total loss.

Hackensack, .^. J. — A Hre broke out in
the boiler room of the Red Towers green-
houses January 31 , and caused $5,000
damage, many valuable plants being de-
stroyed by Hames and frost. A fire
engine from Hackensack saved the barn.
Mr. Phelps was insured in the Florists'
Mutual Fire Insurance Association. The
stock was not Insured.

NOTICE.

I hereby notify the public that I have sold
and transferred all personal property of the
Paxton Greenhouses of Harrisburg, Pa., to
Mr. G. HMceon.

All persons holding bills against me for the
Paxton Greenhouses should at once proceed
and collect from Mr. G. Hanson, as by agree-
ment be is responsible for all bills contracted
by me for the Paxton Greenhouses.

OARL E. TACBE.

NOTICE TO GROWERS

If you grow Cut Flowers of iiny variety we
are in a position to give ynu the highest mar-
ket price for them. Keturris made every week.
HICKS A: CRAWBUCK.

Wholesale Florists.
110 Ltvlngeton St , Brooklyn, N. Y.

FOR sai^e:.

U.S. Piitent 566.443. valued at JIO.OOOOO, and
Canadian Pateut 64,036, valued at $2,500.00.
Valuable greenhouse Improvement. Valua-
tion by practical men in the trade. Good in-
vestment. Best reasons for selling. Address

INORMAPi S. CHAPMAN,

Hazardvllle, Conn.

Mention th« FlorUta' Bxchaoge when wrltlDg.

SITOITIOHS WINTED.

Rat«, 10 centa per lln« (8 vrorda), each In-
■ertlon. Cash with order. This rate applies only
to Bituattou wanttd adTertlBetneDts and wben eet
■oUd.wlthoatdiBplar. WhtjD letters are addresBed in
oar care add 10 cts. lo cover expenae of forwardiriK.

O ITU ATION waoted. by a thort u^hl j reliable and
^ experienced UurtBt, married, atie Hi. Address
A, care FloriHis' BxchaDRe.

A No. 1 ItOSE GtiUvVBK wibhes a chanKe; KOod
■^*- mauBper; best of refertncee as to abUlty, etc.
Address Good, car© Klorlsts' Excba hug.

riERMAN. 28. fllngie. 12 years* expeneuce. all
^-* around man, honest, strictly sober, wantB sit utt-
llon. G. Kletuer. 24 Second St., New Yuib.

riARDtCNER and florlbt. German, ib. marritd. no
^~* children, bonesi and luduHtnoUD, wants sttady
position un a private plate. H. S., care Floiiblh'
ExcbaoRe.

CITUATION wanted, by a man, 36. reference as
*~^ lo roae Kruwlii(f, A merlcan Beauty a specialty ;
Bucceesful propagat' r. Addreas, Hoee Grower,
care of FloriBtn' Exchange.

CITUATION wanted, by a ymuK man, age 22, as
'^ an assistant in a drst-claes piivute <.r c^mnit r-
clal plact ; 4 years' experience. Address Wm.
McBwan. Bex Til. BooLtL.u. N. J.

CITUATION wanted, by a flmt-cluBS all around
^ Qorlst; German, aije 31, sinule. Commercial or
private, wages or percentutfe. Address U. Schnei-
der. 1717 Gratiot St.. Saginaw, Micb.

Ty ANTED, a poBition. by a practical all around
** tlorit't. lt> years' experience, de Igner, decor-
ator; temperate; best of reftrcnees. Address W.
O. Tyler. 12 Olive St.. Norlhamptoc. MaiP.

CITUATION wanted as grape grower, well up in
^ Colmar, Cannon Hall and Muscat of Alex-
andria, or where ferns, roses, 'mumB, palms, tu-
cumbers. Tomatoes or slrawbenliS aie tpeclaitlte.
H. W , care Florists' Exchatige.

CITUATION wai tid. by florist and gardener, as
^ flrst or secund man in large private or com-
merclal establlsbmeDt ; experienced plantsmao,
Blngle, sober, with excellent references. Ueim,
82 Somh Orange Ave., Newark, N. J.

CITUATK'N waited, by a thoroughly reliable and
*^ experlenoed fioiist and garaener; capable of
taking full charge ot commerciHl or private klace;
22 years' experience: marri*. d, one ciilld. rieiman :
best of references. AddiesB C. \V., f. O Box 229.
Nyacb, N.T.

■\X7'ANTKD. situation as working foremaD.com-
•' mercial place, for middle-aged man wltb long
experience lu gruwlng roses, 'niums, carnations,
violets and bulbs and all high grade pot plants
usually found In flrst-clasa placee. Address F.M.B.,
Florists' Exchange.

I HAYE

Worked 18 years in good greenhouse establish-
menie, have had chH»Ke of ihree places, in-
cluding present our ; can prove that 1 am
equal to any man on ihe market ; only reason
for wanting to change is a desiie to ohtaiu
more money and greater responsibility ; a first-
clasa grower and maiiHger; can produce high
gro»ie stock; a laige p^aco preferred ; salary
or shares or Doth ; permanent place wanted ;
a man to be trusted. E, HOLME*-',

Newton St., BrooKline, Mass.

SPECIALIST

In orchids, palms, ferns and stove plants is
open for a flrst-class situation ; capable of
taking full charge of commercial or private
place; have been in full coutrol at present
place nearly Ave years; have had practical
experience with various flrst-class establish-
menls in England, France, Gei many and
America ; can furnish best of references ;
single.

H. in. OES£R,
1613 Clinton Ave.. Minneapolis, Minn.

HELP WIHTEII.

^VANTED.

Young man, German preferred, for general
nursery work. Reply wiih refertnce and
wages expected. Addi ess

NURSERV, eare Florlstt*' Exchanpe.

^VANTEO F£BR. 15th.

Young man with some experietice. for gene-
ral greenhouse work.

JOHN I.ANOE, Englewood. N. J.

WANTED.

Single man for general nursery work, must
be experienced in budding and growing of
treesand small fruits; prelera manof German
or Scotch descent, from 30 to 40 years of age;
good reference required. Address
KBSIF BROS..
Somerset Co., HarDedsvllle, Pa.

'WANTED

Three salesmen, experienced, to travel and
sell palms, ferns, stove and foliage plants.
State salary, references and how long in the
business. Aniwer

8al,hsme;m 2,

care Florists* Exchanee.

Mention tb« Florlats' Exchange when writing.

WANTtD.

A working foreman on a wholesale and retail
place, near Boston ; must come recommended
as a good grower and manager of men, and
must be honest and temperate; prelerence
will be given to a man now employed who for
larger salary or some good reason wiehes to
make a change and who can show good stock
of his own growiug. Address, with particulars
and salary expected, A No. 3, care Flowtr
Market, 1 Park St., Boston Mass.

SIQGK WANIED.

WANTED.

Two hunditd C-'IH ) Kuropeau Lindens, 2

and y^ inches uiaineier.

V. A. VANItEK, Nurseries, Newpoit, R. I.

dlUuK WAnlcU Koscs or tii^ follow.

ing variutlc

ISAAO

l'EliKll;K. I'.uN Sll.KNK, C l.( I'l'III I.OE SoUl'KRT, MaL-

MAISON, [' \)'.v l.(.>N r IKl;, r.ol i;ltKT<iF Oni.D. IsAllELLA.

Si-RTNT. I'lrase givL- pricf :iiii| Sinnplc for Ciieli,

S. R. PERRY, 929 Canal St., NEW ORLEANS. LA.

BUSINESS OPPOItTUNIIIES.

L. nSSING'S

Greenhouse Property
Exchange,
1 17 W. 30th St., TEi.EpnoNE 1616 38lh.

WITH E. O. BltADSHAW,
SELL. RENT OR EXCHANGE AT ALL TIMES.

FOR SALE.

30 acre farm and 10 greenhouses, one 16 acres;

if not sold by Feb. 15, will be for rtnt. Addrtsa

ISAAC L.AKKIN. Kenuett Square, Pa.

PUBLIC SALE

of Real ICHtate. Gieenhoutcs and well estab-
lished Florist Busiiie6s.

ThurHClay, Feb. 9tb, 1899,

1 will sell out my entire grecLhouse plant,
including dwelling. Sale to commence at

2 o'clock P.M.

W. R. SHELMIRE,

AvuMdale, Chester Co., Pa.

FOR SALE OR TO RENT

Greenhoute pniperiy in the Greater New
York, seven (7) acres of laud; sixty thousand
(60,(.0U) tquare feet of glaes, planted with roses
and carnations ; also stable, wagon houte,
horse and wagons, and dwelling houses. Will
rent part of the greenhouses if desired. TerniB
very low, just enough to cover interest and
taxes. Apply

JOHPi R. F'RA8E:R,

1^3 E. yiwt ^r.. ]Sew Vork.

FOR SALE.

The largest and most modein greenhouse
establishment in a city of ti5,00() in the 8outb ;
well established trade, wholesale and retail ;
fine opening for a live active man. If you
mean husinesB write to

Care Florists' Efchantfe, for full particulars.

FOR SALE CHEAP.

36,000 square feet of glass, with boilers, pipe ;
about ItlU.tlOO pots, a large stock of blooming
carnations, about 3,500 seedling carnations, iu
pots, second year's trial, roses, cbrjsanthe-
mums, geraniums and other bedding plants;
glass must be sold on account of properly
being laid out in building lots. Address

H> J*, care Florlstb' Exchange.

A BARGAIN.

If you want to purchase a large first-
class greenhouse establishment, as good as
new, modern improvements and weli
stocked. Must be sold on account of
outside business. Write SACRIFICE,
care of Florists' Exchange.

FOR SALE.

AT A BIO BARGAIN. My enti re stock
of Palms, Ferns and Dec< rative Plants, with
a well establit-hed wholeFale biiPiupse.

Stock consists in pHrr of ^S.OOO Latanias*
in 8. 4 and 6 inch potR. 10.000 AreoaM, in 3, 4,
6 and 6 inch pnts, 4000 Kentia»>, in 4, 6. and 6
inch potf", 10.000 to 13.000 of other varie-
ties of Palms. 8000 lo 10,000 Ferns and
Selaglnellas.

Six houses, 136 feet long, heated by steazn,
good boiler, sheds and plenty of water.

Will sell stock and houses and lease portion
of ground, or will sell farm of 60 acres, 35 acres
well planted in fruit. Good dwelling of 11
rooms. Reasons for selling— age, poor nealtb,
and a desire to rest. For further Information
and special low prices on targe orders, address

^V. J. HE88KR.

Plattstnontti, Pieto.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

120

Thb Rlorists' Exchange.

^AWTHOf^NE AV.
CHICAGO. ILL,

Memion the Florists' Exchange when writing.

GLASS

For Qreenhouses, Qraperies,

Hotbeds, Conservatories,

and all other purposes. Get dub Fio-
tlRES BEFORE BuTiNO. Estimates freely
given.

N. COWEN'S SON,

392-94 W. Broadway, New York.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when wrttln«.

MASTICA

FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES.

Proven superior to potty. Easier to apply and stays on.
Not affected by extremea of weather. Endorsed by
prominent florists Send for descriptive circular o(
Mastica and :>Ia8tica Glazing; Alachiues.

F. 0. PIERCE CO., ^'/oTuu-r^LT'llBwYork.

Mention the FlorlatB* Erohange when writing.

FLORISTS PREPARING

For tbefr new worlc on Greenhouses will benefit
themselves by writing to me, and describe the
number and size of VENTILATORS. Btate
whether separate or united.

E. A. ORMSBY, Melrose, Mass.

Mention the Florists' Exchange wtien writing.

ETans Ispmed Challenge

Roller beartuK Belr-olling devls*.
automatic stop, solid link chain
makes the IMPROVED CHAL-
LENGB the most perfect appa-
ratus In the market.

Write for cataloKue and prlcei
before placlns your orders else-
where.

Quaker City Machine Co.,

BIOHHOND, IND.

Mention the Florlata' E?xchange wh*^n writing.

SUMMER IN WINTER

By Using

Standard Greenhouse Boilers

One cent gets our Oataloipa*.

GIBLIN & CO., . Utlca, N. T.

Mention the FlorlatB' ExchanKf wh<"n wrltlns

HOTHOUSE GLASS

All Sizes a Specialty.

C. S. WEBER & CO.

4 Desbrosses Street, New York,

Mention tb« Florists' Exchange when writing.

.'%/%/%^

The Right Cypress for
Greenhouse Material.

Have you heard of Cypress Greenhouse Material that has not been satisfactory?
If you have it does not follow that Cypress is not the best lumber to use. There is
White Cypress, Yellow Cypress and Red Cypress ; there is Cypress that grows on the
high lands and Cypress that grows in the swamps.

Ail of these different kinds are not suitable for greenhouse purposes. Do you
know which kind is best and do you know that kind when you see it? If not you
would better buy from those that do know and will deliver exactly what they sell. We
introduced Cypress for greenhouse construction and pushed it to the front. We know
all about it. For fifteen years we have made a specialty of furnishing it, and during
this time we have built up a reputation thai we cannot afford to jeopardize We send

out the best only.

"Write for Circulars
or Estimates.

Lockland Lumber Co.,

LOCKLAND, O.

i%^»^%%/%^iV%/V%^k%t'%%.%^'%^%^%^*'*'%'*''*^''

MeDtlOD tills paper.

...HAS POSITIVELY NO EQUAL FOR...

STRENGTH, DURABILITY and NEATNESS.

Guaranteed for 10 years. Has a solid wheel and shaft cast in
one (malleable Iron). No slipping on Line Shaft ae the case with
all others. Catalogue free.

E. HIPPARD, Younestown, Ohio.

HOTBED,eilEENIIOUSEaiidVEIITILlTOII

Etc.

SiliiH

Gulf Cypress Bare,

MANTTFAOTUBED BT

S.JACOBS & SONS, S*F^,V'E'!Vo«';T3*.hV,::'a??;

WHITE LEAD, PUTTY, Etc., at Wholesale. g^nj f„r CataloKue.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

E HO aSEEKHOUaS OWMES SHOULD BE WITHOUT ^

I FIRE INSURANCE

t The best form of Insurance can he had through :
Ea Mutual Association. Write to secretary for;
E particulars of

I Florists' Mutual Tire insurance Association:

g W. J. VESEV.Sec'y, FOIiT%VAYNK, IN!). ^

Siiimiiimiiiiiimiiiiiiiiimiimiiiimiiimimmmimiiimiia

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

ADOO FIBRE and
ADOO LIQUID

Vill do all that is claimed
If Intelligently Used .«• J*

TRY THEM !

Mention the Florists' Exchanite when writing.

oensiole ana Oolia Jj us mess //feti. , ,

Inrariahlv give the preference to the best equipped and
most reliable houses, for they well know that only in
this wav can thev obtain the best service — and the cost

is no greater; in fact, often
times less. The argument, so
■«T ^ far as it relates to ourselves,

V r^lll* I '^ founded upon the fact that

l \jUm. 1 through the nature of our con-

nection with the Seed, Florist
and Nursery industries, we
know their needs and requisites
by heart; we are familiar with
the technicalities of their cata-
logue language, and, by long
practice, have been made about as perfect as it is possible
for fallible man to become in any one direction. We have

TJhe 9/lateri'al, the 7?/ en, the €xperience.

Our prices are reasonable and the work is good and will
stand criticism. It is no trouble to us to send estimates
to responsible people. Give us all the information necessary
on which to base our figures, and your wants wilLbe quickly
attended to. The same remark applies to any other form
of printed matter of which you may stand in need- — now
or later. We will be glad to hear from you at atiy time.

A.T. De La Mare Printing & Publishing Co. ud.

Nos. 2 to 8 DUANE STR£ET, NEW YORK.

|VWV»«««'V«W»*«%««W«%%%««%9

Catalogue

Buffalo.

Trade Notes.

Steady zero weather is a goiug
eouditiou with us at present, and tends
locally to modify movements somewhat
and rather reduce trade, which is largely
confined to calls for funeral uses and is
fairly steady. Flowers incline to rather
small lots in supply, which are well
picked up as a rule.

A glance in Scott's city houses on Mon-
day, showed for Easter flowering, espe-
cially, some nice shaped plants iu 5 and
6-inch pots of Acacia armata. A batch
of Bougainvillea .Sanderiana, now nicely
budded in pots, some of them trained to
wire formed trellises of various shapes.
New to us is Adiantum O'Brienii of.appa-
rently useful and pleasing style of
growth. In habit it shows a noticeable
absence of little fronds. L,ilium Harrisii
a bit slow of growth and disease is
abundant. Mr. Scott mentions an In-
creased local demand this season from
retail buyers tor orchids. Culture and
knowledge, evidently, are coming to the
fore with us.

The next thing will be bigness that
Buffalonians will boast of, in their at
present exciting 1901 Pan-American ex-
hll}ition project, which is now lieing
entered in to lieartily and enthusiastically
by all classes. A halt million of stock
was subscribed for at the initial meeting
of incorporators, and prospects are rife
for the full million desired being taken
during this week. The horticultural pos-
sibilities no doubt will be of prominent
interest to the trade generally, and will
merit the careful attention of our organ-
ized bodies.

;;A son of Chas. Havenith, fruit grower
of Contieh, Belgium, is temporarily
sojourning here, with this city as^head-
quarters, iu an observing trip of knowl-
edge of this country.

The Buffalo FloristClubheld a meeting
on Friday night last, being nicely enter-
tained at the home of President Scott.
The Pan-American Exposition was
strongly endorsed, of course, and W. A.
Adams, who was made a soliciting com-
mittee on stock subscriptions among the
trade, reports pleasing results at this
date. Organization of a bowling club
was decided on to be consummated some
time this week.

z W. F. Kasting absented himself last
Saturday for a business visit to Pitts-
burg and vicinity. Recent visitors in-
cluded: R. W. tireenlaw, ol Boston; E.
B. Sage, Rock City, Pa., and W. Boas,
Philadelphia. Vidi.

Niagara Falls, N. Y.

A call at E. A. Butler's on Third'street
showed a house rebuilt and that other
repairing improvement and touching up
had been freely done. Some months this
season trade has been light, but was
very good at the holidays. Biggar &
Son, Seventh street, have got one house
in full operation and stocked mainly
with bedding plants. More structures
are to follow in the near future. Across
the riveron Dominion ground John Bob-
bie's place shows well directed care in a
general assortment. Trade is called
only fair and prices here, for some plants
especially, are inclined to be lower than
desirable. Vidi.

Montg-omery, Ala.

Our business is ]U8t about double that
of any previous year, and it seems that
the improvement is permanent. The lit-
tle towns around us that did not hereto-
fore think of cut flowers in Winter, are
now becoming regular buyers, aud this
city will iu a few years be a fine distri-
buting point. ■ W. B. P.

IF YOU WANT A

GOODSASH LIFT

For a Very Little Money Get

.^., THE
^■^•fSEW OEPftRTURE,"

For Descriptive Catalogue Send to

J. D. CARMODY, EVANSVILLE, IND.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

February 4, 1899.

Thb F=i-orists' Exchange.

121

LORD tc BURIMHAM CO.'S

CYPRESS HOTBED SASH AND FRAMES. thl'Hhe^r.'..''

Adapted for Vegetables. Violets, etc

Superior in every respect. Freight allowance covers frPisht to most points m Eastera
and mm"!.' St.itfH S.-Ti.l t.. Xew Y-..rk Olii«. for ciniilar an.l price list, bend .T cts postage
for latest cataloeue of Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating. Sendicts. postage forcataloeneot
PatentIron(Jre5..liou8e(:oiistruction. Estimates furuislied for Cypress Greenhouse material.

We Make Special Greenhouse PUTTY— Pi"ice on Application

NEW YORK office: GENERAL OFFICE AND WORKS ;

ST. JAMES BUILDING. B'WAY AND 26TH ST. IR.VINGTON-OtM-HUDSON . N. V.

Mention the Florists' Kxchange when writing.

PIPE

Wrought Iron Pipe, Talves, Cooks, Fit-
tings, etc., for Steam and Hot Water ;
Rubber Hose, Pumps and Well Points.

WM. H. KAY, 42 Dey St., New York.

VALVES

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

GLASS

FOR GREENHOUSES, GRAP-
ERIES, CONSERVATORIES,
AND HOTBEDS.

GLASS

VANHORNE, CRIFFEN & CO.,

NEW YORK.

Memtlog th. Floriflta' BSxehang. when writing.

._ t J J • />/ .. *0 lo 48 VESTRY STREIT

rrenon ana American blass. o„. aRECNWiOH st.

RICHMOND

STEAM and
HOT WATER

BOILERS

FOR GREENHOUSE HEATING.

^VRITE FOR CATALOGUE.

New York Office:
85 CENTRE ST.

RICHMOND STOVE CO., Norwich, Conn.

Bfeotlon the Wortota' Bichaogft when writing.

Greenhouses Built and Heated

Economically and Perfectly by

HENRY W. GIBBONS, '^^ "-J^l

EXPERT ADVICE AND PLANS
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

ERTY STREET,
EW VORK.

EXPERT ADVICE AND PLANS FURNISHKD. ESTIMATES FREE.

1/3 OF YOUR MONEY SAVED

BY BUYING NEW UP-TO-DATE

Gable and Pipe Ventilators, Soil Sifters, Insecticide Mixers.

^WSEND FOR NEW ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE. -feS,

A. Q. WOLF «t BRO., Dayton, Ohio.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrttlnc

BOILERS

■■^ Steam ANB HOT WATER. ^^^F

FOR GREENHOUSES.

The LARGEST VARIETY. Our CATA-
LOGUE and PRICES will Interest You.

O^ER 50 VEKRS

EXPERIENCE.

INIEIINIIIONIL IIEITER GO. :;rcA°r.':

BRANCHES:

237 Water Street, New York. | 8e E. Lake Street, Chicago, III.
ilratlon the FlorlMa' Exohance when wrltlnc. 47 Union Street, Boston.

GQEEPODSE HERTIjli} illlD VE|ITIL|ITI|I6,

Horticultural Architecture and Building.

pitching^^Go

established 1844.

233 Mercsr Street, - NEW YORK.

FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS.

NINETEEN SIZES.

Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus.

Rosehouses, Greenhouaes, Etc., of Iron
Frame Construction erected complet.
or the Structural Iron ^Vorlc .hip-
ped ready for erection.
Iron Frame Benchea with the
" Perfect Drainage Bench TII«"
ar Slate Tops.

SEND 4C. POSTAGE EOR H,l,U8XRAXEI» CAXAI,OGUE.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress.

BEST GRADES. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP.

A.DIETSGH&CQ.

616-621
SHEFFIELD AVE

CHICAGO, ILL

Mention the Floriats' Exchange when writing.

On Your Coal Bills

IF YOUR HOUSES ARE HEATED BY

A FURMAN BOILER.

Send for large Illustrated Catalogue,
Florists' Edition. Let us make you
an estimate FREE

THE HERENDEEN MFG. GO.

Home Office:

50 Fay St., Geneva, N. Y.

New Enoland Office:

54 Oliver St., Boston.

Mention Paper.

EXCLUSIVELY

A Greenhouse Heater.

Specially adapted for the work. Easy
to erect. Simple in operation. Eco-
nomical as to consumption of fuel.
Send for catalogue and list of prices.

MYERS & CO.

(Ebtablibhkd 1849.)

I5I8-I520 So. 9th St., Philadelphia.

the Florists' ExchaJige when writing.

HO) SI FED ILEB

is the only boiler that will keep a steady
heat in a greenhouse all night without
attention. No more sitting up all night
to keep a good fire. Further informa-
tion on application.

GORTON & LIDGERWOOD CO.

96 LIBERTY STREET, NEW YORK.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

132

The Rlorists' Exchange.

February 4, 1899.

SELECT FLORISTS' SEEDS

8ehplk's Astkr, white, pink and lavender, trade pkt.

25c.; 02. $1.50.
New Daybreak Astkr, fine shcD-pInk, trade pkt. 25c.;

^ oz. T5c.
Ctclambv. Callforula Giants, separate colors. ICO

eeeda, ii ij<i: inoj seeds, tfl.ixi.
Cabnation, (jlant Marguerite, trade pkt. 25c.

See our w'-olesale list (sent on application) for lull
line of select seeds for Florists and Gardeners

MiG.voNBrTH-, DeQance and Golden Maehct. trade pkt.

lUc.; oz 50.
Petunia. Calirornla (Hants, trad-^ pkt. 5Uc ; Double

Giant'', trade pkt. *l,lXi.
Vkriieva Mammi»tu. «er>arate colors, oz. t2.0J; Mam-
moth mixed, oz. $1.50.

BEST MILLTUACK MUSHROOM SPAWN 1' 0 pounds, f7.00

BAMBOO CANK STAKKS lUOO. *6.(X)

TOBACCO STEMS fresb, hale or 3U0 pounds, $1.50

TOBACCO DUST barrel of li« pounds. $2.25; of 2U0 pounds. $3.50

TOBACCO SOAP pound, 30 cts.; 25 pounds, $5.00

W. C. BECKERT, Seedsman. Allegheny, Pa.

tho FWirioro

F.Yrhane*" wfhpn writlne

TOBACCO STEMS

Extra strong and fresh. Each Bale Guaranteed.
Bales 300 to 500 pounds, 70 centa per cwt. Lowest
prices In ton or large lots.

TOB4CCO DUST.

Baff8 25, 50 and 100 pounds.

U. CUTLER RYERSOH, ''S^lr/K^riV...

Mention th* Florlnf Tgichange wh*n wrttlnft,

GEORGE RIPPERGER,

SHEEP MANURE

I have now on band a large qnantlty of
A I SHKEP MANURE. JJf-Send for Price
LlBt and Sample

?:S.V.''L*v?„''.r^,".*- LONG ISLAND CITY.

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FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Largest Stock In the Country.

Ail goods up-to-date and of superior quality
Write us for prieea and other JDformation
Our new Catalogue sent on application to
th^ trade odI^'.

H. BAYERSDORFER &. CO.,

50, 52, 54. 56 N. Fourlh St . PHILAO-LPHIA. Pa

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writltig.

Tobacco Stems

FKESH, CLEAN, STRONG,
300 pound bales, $1.50. Tod, $9.00

^-Ero"„1.'cT„%".l'.».°. MUSHROOM SPAWN

$6.50 per 100 lbs.

H. G. FAUST i CO., ^'»<fNl V; PNILA., PA.

Mgnt!oTi thf Florl.u' Bxchanif^ when writing.

SPECIALTY:

Floral Metal
Desigfns ^J*

KENTIA SEED ^

100 CASES.
In Best Possible Condition,

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

AT AUCTION,

- ON -

FPT, FEBBDIBT 10, I899

Can be Inspected Morning of the Sale.

Parties finding it inconvenient to attend tliis Sale will please
send in their orders promptly.

SPEClAl W F Gfall*
Prepared '^31 Main
Cycas Leaves. ~

rfsa

CASES CONTAIN 4000 SEEDS AND OVER.

Specialty : Wheat Sheaves.

WRITE FOR CATALOGUE.

*#*

A. HERRMANN,

404, 406, 408, 410, 412 East 34th Street,
NEW YORK CITY.

Mention thf Fi.tIsip' Kxt-hange when writing.

Manufacturer of Metal Floral Designs

Importer and Dealer in Florists' Supplies.

• »♦♦••♦♦♦♦■•♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»•»»»♦♦» s^^^**** ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»»•

i Cr\ ODVbut Babies Are Smaller *
: O V/ n r\ T prices Oet Bigger...

X Tli'> hirnipn-ie demand for B VnV PRI>I ROSES compels us either to stop their snie or

A mine our prior. Therefore after February llth the price will he :0ilO.UO per 100 for small

♦ platilH. »*xpreN«. hiiiI •'l.-'SO per 1*2 iiinilrd and not more than 100 to any one partv. ."j-inch pots
^ of Bahv Primrose have sold lately In Philadelphia at $1.00 each and eauld have been sold by the thousand,
If obtainable If you bav : not already urdered, you have missed It as we did, hy not having 50,000.

/2 S^oasons 2l/hy 2/ou Ohouid Srow

THE BABY PRIMROSE

Plants begin to bloom when only one Inch high.
Planis in j-Inch pots 3 monilis ago, now In 6-iuch, carry more than
50 sprays of flowers and will continue to bloom In greater pro-
fusion. It's a perpetual bloomer.
Prominent Philadelphia and New Tork Florists pay S2, per

100 for the sprays.
Baby Primrose requires no forcing and will even bloom in violet

frames. It is not poisonous.
The flowers remain fresh nearly a month after being cut.
The stems are long and erect, hence useful for all purposes.
The rosylllac flowers are Just the right color for all purposes.

For Easter blooming nothing could be more profitable or newer.

The more you cut It, the more It blootns.

It Is elegant as a pot-plant or for jardinieres.

IT IS MUKE PUOFITABLE to grow than roses or carnations, as
Itbeelna to bloom as soon as bedded and can be cut as wanted.

"WE KETUIIN TOUR MONEY if you are not satisfied.

\-i PInntHby mail* ^l.'^S; 100 by mail, SS.OO.

A New Sweet=Scented $1000 Calla.

Three years ago the price for a few roots of this Calla was IIOOO. In a few years It will entirely dis-
place the old fashfoned Calla. It Is dwarfer and earlier. The flowers are produced In a profusion
never bef.ire surpassed If eriualed. It has a genuine. InstinK frairrance, all ili* own, but
nimilar to thai of vIoleiH or lilies. Price $0.00 to 91*.i.00 per 100; SI .00 to $.2.00
per dozen, mailed. Others ask ducts, each.

A New YELLOW Calla, "Lemon Giant."

Unlike other VELLOW CALLA.S so dlfilcult to grow and bloom, this one grows as readily as a
potato-leavea 12 to 15 Inches loiig by t2 inches wide. »5 cts. eachi )»6.00 per dozen, mailed.

Large bulbs heretofore $4.00 each.

A Break in
Prices on

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI

$4.00
Per 100.

Needing the room for other novelties, we will cut the price to Si p«>r 1 00 for nice plants, from
JH-lnchpotit, ready to ahlfr into larger size; '21 by mail, lor $1.. 30. Thle grand plant, introduced by
DSln this country, la Invaluable to the florist for cutting. In a short time It gives barrels full of sprays
and pooketN full ol money.

A. BLANC & CO., PHILADELPHIA

■Jt

Ifmrtloo ttM FlorUU' EzobuK. wlun writlns.

CLEARY & CO., Auctioneers,
60 VESEY ST., N.Y.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

CIPE FLOWERS
Vm LEIVES

No. 1, at«l tbelb.; 10 lbs.,
moo. No 2, at 70c. tbe lb ,
lu lbs., je.fO.

16.20 Ins., tl.lO the 10 leaves.
21-24 Ins.. tl7Utbe 10 loaves.
25.2< Ins., *2.00. 37-40 Ins., t3.
Ten per cent, allowed 2'J 32 Ins., |2.30. 41-14 Ins., »4.
for prompt casb. *)-■«> Ins., ♦2.t'.i.

Complete line of CHINA FERNERIES, JARDIN-
lEliES, BASKETS, Etc. Write to

AUGUST RiJLKERS SONS, 52 Dey St., N.Y.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchangewhen writing

VIOLETS

Thb California $2.50 per 100 plants.

Dbacbna Sandebiana, from 3 In. pots, 1^.00 per doz.

Hardy Ivy, nice plants, 4J^ In. pots 1.00 '■

Stock Plants, Chrysanthemum Pbnnbylvanta,

$1.00 per doz.
Double Giant Sweet Alyssvm, from 2M In. pots.

$3.00 per 100.

C. EISELE, - Philadelphia, Pa

lith and JEFFERSON STREETS.
Mention the Florlsta' Exohange when writing.

SeawaoWa Kieentiouses, oyster Bag, |i.T.

W. L. SWAN. Prop.

WE ARE HEADQUARTERS KOR CHOICE ROOTED
CUTTINGS OF

VerHcliall'vllii , (.olden Bcddcr and Km-
preHS of India.

These are not merely sllghtlv rooted tips but eood
NIronu nndclein cuttintrs. averaging 2^^ In. In
lenptli and so well rooted as to be practically ready for
3 Inch pots on delivery.

Price Sl.OO per 100; 87. .30 per 1 000 ; not
less than 300 at 1000 riites.

JAS. C. CLARKE, Supt.

ALSO EXTRA CHOICE ROOTED
CUTTINGS OF

ALTERNANTHERAS

FIVE VAKIETIES
Price 75 cts. per 100; IS5.0D per 1000.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

Orders for 1000 P. O. B. New York City.
Samples of either hy mail on receipt of 10 cts.
Terms cash with order or C. O. D,

Some Things You Want-Ready Now.

100 500

Hardy Phlox, assorted, V^ in. potfl.....|i4 00 f 17 00

Achillea, The Pearl, %% in pots 4 00 17 00

RUDBBOKiA, Golden (Jlow, 3^ In. pots.... 4 00 1" 00
Statiob Akmbria (Sea Pink), 3^ In. pots 3 TO la 00

„ ^ 100

Rbx Begonia, flne large plants, %h^ In. p. $4 00

.Japan Ibis. 3»-g in pots 4 00

Fdchbiab, six varle les. -^ In. pots 2 00

CoEEoi'Sis Lanceolata, 3i^ In, pots 4 00

$17 00
900
17 00

Following Stock ready March 15. Let us book your orders in advance.

I0(t
Hardy Polos, ten distinct varieties, from

2 in. pots, from root division all extra

flne. with two to five »hoot« \:i 00

Lychnis Ohalcbdonioa (Scarlet Lychnis)

a In. pots 200

Aciiii.LBA, "The Pbarl", 2 In. pota, very

B'jod 2 00

UELIANTBrS MrLTIPLOBUS PLBSTUa, 2 In.

pots 2 00

Sweet William, 2 In. pots 2 00

Mountain Flbbok, 2 In. pots 2 00

UioiTALis, 2 In. pots 2 00

$9 00
800

iOO
S 00
9 Oil

8 [10

lOO

YrrcA P'ilamentosa, 3 year old, henvv,

ST. cts. each.
Aqeratum, blue and white, dwarf, 2 In.

P'lts $2 ()o

ANruBMis CJOBONABIA, 2 In. pots 2 00

Veriikna, mammoth strain, 2 In. pots 2 00

GiAN'i- Pearl Makgierite, 2 In 2 00

Striihii.anthrb, 2 in, pots 2 50

Begonia Vkknon, white and red, 2 In . 2 U>
Bkgonias. Argentla Guttata, Marguerita,

Alba PIcta. TbursU.all. Rubra. 2 io. pots. 2 00

Coi,Ers, red and yellow 2 00

Samples for 10c. CASH PLEASE,

$8 00
900

8 00

9 00
10 00

8 00

900
800

Extras added to pay expressage, and guaranteed to reach you safely

EDWARD B. JACKSON, - - - Stamford, Conn.

Mention the Florlata' Exchajige when writing.

SPEGIAIi CARNATION NUMBER

We are a straight shoot and aim to grow into a vigorous plant*

A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN. SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GBNBRAU

VOL. XI. NO. 6

NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 11, 1899.

One Dollar Per Tear

PANDANUS VElTCHli

We desire to call attention to our partic-
ularly lari^e and floe stock of this valuable
decorative plant. We have an unusually fine
stock. Plants are exceedingly well colored,
and having been ^rown cool and hard, Will
give splendid satisfaction. They are in the
very best possible shape and will please the
most critical buyers. We call particular
attention to the plants that we are offering
in 7 inch Dots, about 3 feet high above the
pots, at *2.00 each. These plants have always
sold readily previous seasons at $2.60 each.
but having a very large stock of them, we
are offering tbera as a special bargain at this
time at only $3.00 each, and they will be
found to be particularly good value. We
have also to offer a smaller size in 6^^ inch
pots. IV^ feet high, at $1 50. The size that we
particularly recommend as the best value is
the $2.00 size.;.!^ 1^± .„^ »~-^

We would also call attention to our fine
stock of

Cycas Revoluta

OR SAGO PALM.

We have a large stock of this, and are
offering exceptionally good value. Can
supply vou fine plauts at $1.00. $1.60, S2.00»
and SS.OOeach, according to size. Several of our customers have written us that nothing they
have ever handled has proved so profitable or given so much satisfaction as the flue Cycas that
we have shipped them this season— that they have sold readily and at a large profit.

If you have not already received it, and are in want of any other palms or decorative stock
of this kind, send for our Special Ofter, gUing complete list of the different varieties and
sizes of all stock that we have to offer at this time.

F. R. PIERSON CO.,

Tarry town=on=H udson,

Mention th« Florlatg' Exchange when writing

NEW YORK.

FRESH

100

Sweet Pea Seed

tl 00
H5
1 00
40
I 25
1 00
1 25

Per doz,
ARAUCARIA EXC'ELSA, sare to germinate, If planteO

accord int; to directions 25 cts.

KENTIA IIEI.itlOREANA, or FORSTEItlANA 20its.

COC<»!< \VEI>I»E1,IANA 25ct3.

L,ATANIA BORBOXICA

ASPARAHL'S P1,|!M«SIIS NANlISi 25 cts.

SI'KI^NdERI 20cts.

PANDANUS TTII-IrS 25 cts.

California grown. Crop '98. no old surplas atoc i. Al
and iioveltleB. Peroz.,.5c to 10c. : tier lb.. 30c. to 7.5c,
SPECIAI,— Eckford's Choicest Hybrids, lb., 30c. ; 10 Ins.; ».'.50. Remember delh

FREESIA REF. ALBA packet, 10c.

8MILAX SEEI> •• 16c,

C;REVII.,IiEA ROBIIMTA " 15c.

JAPAN inORMNG KLORY SEED— Choicest single
aeml-donble and double mixed. The only mixture
worth growing " 25c.

lOVO 5V0U 1«,(I00

»7 50
5 00
8 00
2 25

10 00
8 00

10 00

ounce, 30c.
" 30c.
■' 40c.

122 50 140 00
35 00

10 00 18 00

45 00

standard sorts

Send for list.

eiy Is Included.

pound, J2.50

3.110

4.00

SPECIAL NO riCE-Our Prices on all these SEEDS

" 30c.
Include Deli

SEASONABLE BULBS. Ready for Delivery

TUBEROSES, Excelsior Pearl, 4-61nch ( 20

'• " ** 3-4inch nj

Superb Strain of Tuberous Rooted BEUONIAS, single, 5 separate colors 45

Mixed.

Double, 5 separate colors

Mixed

OLOXINIAS, superb coloring

CALADIU.1I ESCUl,ENTUM, (Elephants Ear), 6-7 Inch

7-9 Inch

9-U Inch

FANCY LEAVED CALADIUMS, In brilliant colored sorts, 4-1

3-1 Inch

40

90

75

50

60

60

1 OO

1 76

1 00

101) lOlIO

(1 m 17 00

50 3 50
3 00

2 50
6 00
6 00

3 50
300

4 00

6 00
12 00

7 00

CANNAS, DAHLIAS, GLADIOLI ready. Send for list.

Stem-* win be here by March. Specially
favorable prices for early orders.

CYCAS REVOLUTA

....Iris Kaempferi...^

We offer extra lar^e clumps, with many flower shouts. In 50 choicest sorts, embracing the range of
colors from pure whii« rose, lilac to maroon aud deep purple. Great for ent ilowerM. Sure to
bloom. Sample clump by mail, 30c.; per doz.. $1.50 ; per 100, $10.00.

WK HAVE a fine stock of Japin Lily Bulbs and offer I.iilium AiirHtiim, Rubrum, Album,
Melpomene, etc. AURATl'lUS WILL. BE SCARCE.

Mention the Florists' Bxchanse when writing.

New CMP FLOWER SEEDS

Direct from the Growers at Growers' Prices,

HIGHEST VITALITY AND TRUE TO NAME.

SE!ni>I.K'»i RK.4.NCHIKiG, white,
flesh, piuk, crimsou or lavender, each, per
large trade pkt., 10 cts.; oz., $100; lb., $10.00.

VICK'S BRANCHING, white, pinki
crimson, purple or mixed, each, per large
trade pkt., 10 eta.; oz., 81.00; lb., $10.00.

D'CVARF CHRYS.ANTHEMVIW
Fl.O'^VEIlED, white, light blue, dark
blue, rose, scarlet or mixed, each, large trade
pkt., 10 cts.; oz.,$1.50.

QUEEN OE THE MARKET,
white, rose, each, large trade pkt., 10 cts.;
oz., 75 cts.; mixed, oz., 60 cts.

BALSAM, dbl. Camellia-flowered, white
or mixed, each, large trade pkt., 10 cts.; oz.,
40 cts.: lb., $6.00.

CAKJDVTITFT, White Empress, best for
florists' use, large trade pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15ots.;
lb., $3.00.

DAHLIA, single Tom Thumb, mixed
large trade pkt., 10 cts.: oz.,40cta.

COSMOS, flue mixed, all colors, oz.,10ctB.;
lb., $1.2j. Mammoth flowered, white, pink or
crimson, each, large trade pkt., lOctS- ; oz., 40c.

HOI. LVHOCK, Allegheny, new, fringed
double, red, maroon, pink, salmon or mixed,
large trade pkt., 10 cts.; oz.: $1.00; lb., $12.C0.

MARIGOLD, dwarf French mixed, oz.,
10 cts.; lb., $1.50.

MIGNONETTE, Machet. oz., 20 cts.;
lb., $3.00. Allen^s defiance, large trade pkt..

SWEET WlI^l^IAM, Holborn Glory,
very large flowers, lar^e trade pkt., 10 cts,;
oz., 60 eta.

RICINVS Zanzibarensis. mammoth cas-
tor oil nlant, oz., lOcts.; lb., 50 cts.

VERBEBfA* mammoth white or scarlet,
or mixed, ea., large trade pit., 10 cts ; oz., $1.50.

^I.N:NIA, large flowering, dwarf mixed,
oz .lOctH.; lb., $1.60.

S9IIL,AX. large trade pkt., 10 cts.; oz.,
26 cts.; lb., $2.50.

ASPAR40US

TUBEROUS BEGONIAS

I»i,UMOSirs N kNUS SEED ...$| .23 per 100: $|0 OO per 1000
SPREXGEai (to arrive) SEED.. I.OOper 100; 8. OO per 1000

Finest Slngrle Strain
S Separate colors,

S2.00 a 100; SI 7.50 a 1000.
"""mlLeS"c*"oufrr'" S3.00 a 100; S35 a 1000

CLUCAS & B9DDINGT0N CO.

501 and 503 W. 13th St., YHS'ilK? N. Y. CITY.

Itnpnrters, Exporters and Growers' Agents ol SEEDS, BULBS and PLANTS.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

On Your Wav to and Fronn

PHILADELPHIA

CALL AT-

The Cottage Mflsjum, LI.

AND SEE THE

NEW CARNATIONS

Gen'l Maceo, Gen'l Gomez, G. H. Crane.

ALSO

A Practical Test of Sub=irrigation.

TIME TABLE

LONG ISLAND RAILROAD.

Queens is reached

Leave 1.. I. City

lienve FInlbiiHh Ave.

ReturniuK

in 28 minutes from

via E. 34tli St. Ferry.

Statiou, Brooklyn.

Leave Queens.

Flatbush Avenue

6.30 A.M.

8.00 "

6.87 A.M.

7.66 ■•

8.21 A.M.
9.47 "

Station, Brooklyn

8.50 ■•

8.5J '■

11.19 "

or Lon^ Island City

10.50 "

11.02 "

12.46 P.M.
3.22 ••
4,64 "

via East 34th Street

12.50 P.M.

1.66 P.M.

Ferry.

1.50 "

325 ••

6.57 "

3.3) "

4.27 •'

7.04 '•

4.30 "

4.53 "

8.56 ••

All are cordially invited to test a special brew of CARN AXIOM JUICE

to be opened upon Saturday, the 18th inst.

Uentlon the FlorlaU' Exchange whui wrttlnc.

124

Thb F=i-orists' Exchange.

♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦»♦♦»*»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦«♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ **f

WE ARE THINKING 1

That you have forgotten to order thefoUoiving items.
Do so now or you will need them when 'tis too late.

Asparagus PlumoHus Nanus. .
" Spreugreri

.per 100 seed, M.26
'■ " 1.00

ASTERS-'CIiolce Florists' Stocb.

Trd. pkl.

Tl-ulfautN Perfect iou, separate colors fO 25

•• '* mixed colors 26

Victoria, separate colors 25

'* mixed colors 25

Queen ol the l>larl<et. separate colors 15

** mixed colors lb

Seinple's Brancbiug;, separate colors 25

*' " mixed colors. 25

Trd. pkt. Oz.

Cobtea Scandens to 15 tO 35

CoHuioM, early flowerli.g mixed 25 100

Draciena Indivisa 1.^ 30

Lobelia. Crs'stttl Palace Compacta. 25 2 01)
Miennnetle. Allen's DetlaDce, tl^e. 25 100
Petunias, large flowering, single

fringed 50

Oz.

*1 50

1 00

1 -5

1 50

75

50

1 50

1 25

Trd. pkt. Oz.

Salvia Splendens $0 23 11 50

Stock, Snovtflake 50

SVV' EET PE.\S.— Emily Henderson, Blanche
Ferry. Biitterfly, a lb., 40 cis. Extra Early
Blanche Ferry Counters of Radnor. Firefly,
Gray Filar, Katharine Tracy, a lb. 50 cts.

♦
♦
♦

♦ WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, 54 and 56 Dey Street, NEW YORK, j
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦«♦♦?

Mention the FlorlBts' Exchange when wrltlnc

I STUMPP & WALTER CO.'S [

High Grade Florists' Flower Seeds |

I THE TRUE ALLEN'S DEFIANCE MIGNONETTE.

!^ Price per packet, HO cts., per ounce, SI. 50.

Trd. Pkt.

Aster, Queen of the Market, white fO.lS ;

•* " *' *' rose, crim-

60D, light hlue, dark hlue,

or mixed 15

*' Seniple'fl BranchiDg, white,
pink, crimson, lavender, pur-
ple or mixed 25

CentaureaOdorata, Margarltre (pure

white) 25

Centaurea Gymnocarpa 10

Ljobelia, Crystal Palace Erecta Com-

pacta 20

Petunia, Giant fringed, single 50

Phlox Druminondi, Graf Gero

mixed per H oz., 50 cts. .25

Phlox Drtimiiiondi, Nana com-
pacta, Fireball 25 ,

Oz.

Trd.

Pkt.

Oz.

10.90

Fblox

Drunimondi, Nana corn-

pacta.
Phlox

Snowball

m.25

If2.00

.75

pacta.

mixed

25

1 511

Salvir

.Nanacompacta

,25

Smila
Verbei

.15
.25
Oz.

1.00

la, Superb Mammoth Mixture.

1.00
Lb.

1.75

Sweet

Peas, Extra Early Blanche

50

Ferry

,10

.an

** Miss Blanche Ferry...

.111

m

1.75

** Blanche Burpee

** Countess or Radnor . .

,10

.50

10

60

** Emily Henderson

10

.50

'* Katharine Tracy

111

.50

*' Princess Beatrice

10

.50

.2.50

** Dark Lavender..

.10

1.00

18 Inches long, neat, strong and durable, suitable for
Hyaclmhs. Iiucbslas, etc.. In pots, $1.€0 per 1000.

I HYACINTH STAKES

* Send for Quarterly Catalogue of Seeds, Etc.

J STUMPP & WALTER CO., SO Barclay Street, NEW YORK.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

DREER'S RELIABLE FLOWER SEEDS

A FEW OF THE NIANi SELECT STOCKS OF FLOWER SEEDS FOR FLORISTS' USE WHICH SHOULD BE SOWN NOW.

„ Trade Pkt. Oz.

AGERATDM, Cope's Pet, dwarf, deep blue «0 15 10 40

ALYSSUM. Little Gem. very ilwart 10 25

ASPARAGUS Sprengerl fl.OOper lOOseeds; »9.00 per 1000.

" PluuiOBUs Nanus, 1.25 " " 10 00 "

ASTER, Queen of the Market, white or purple 20 75

" " " mixed 15 50

" Pseony Perfection, finest mixed 30 125

" Victoria, finest mixed 30 125

•' SempIe'B Branching, white, pink, lavender or crimson 30 1 50

" " " finestmlxed 30 125

BALSAM, double white Perfection 25 1 00

BEGONIA Vernon ' 25

CARNATION Marguerite, white, scarlet or rose 50 2 50

choicest mixed 25 100

CENTAUREA Candldlsslma 25 cts. per 1000 seeds.

" Gymnocarpa 15ct8. '* "

CLKMATIS Panlculata 20 60

CoH.KA Scaudens . 10 30

DHAC.KNA Indlvlsa is 40

GKF.VILLEA Hobusta 15 40

HELIANTIIUS Cucumerlfollus Stella V^'.'.V^\".' V. 10 25

HELIOTROPE, finestmlxed 20 75

HUMULUS .Inponlcus Varlegatus 15 40

IMPATIENS Sultanl 50

IPOMCEA Grandlflora (Moonfiower) 15 50

" Imperial Japanese, finest mixed ' 10 30

LANTANA Hybrlda, finestmlxed 10 20

If you do not have our Whole-
sale Price List send for It.

Trade Pkt.

LOBELIA, Crystal Palace Compacia, true .(0 40

" Speclosa, dark blue trailing 20

Gracilis, light hlue trailing 15

MAtrRANDTA Barclayana, purple 25

" Mixed sorts 25

MIGNONETTE, Allen's Defiance 25

" Machet, select stock 15

NASTURTIUMS, full line of both Tall and Tom Thumb sorts.
See Catalogue for prices.

PETUNIAS, Dreer's Superb Single Fringed 50

Double " 75 cts. per 500 seeds.

PHLOX Drum. Grandlfiora, mixed 15

" " Nana Conipacta, mixed 30

PRIMULA Obconlca Grandlflora 60

Forbesll {Baby Primrose) 50

PYRETHRUM Aureum (Golden Feather)

SALVIA Splendens (Scarlet Sage) 3U

''Bonfire" 50

SMILAX t3.50perlb. 15

STOCKS, large flowering 10 weeks, white, blood-red or pink . . . 50

" " " " finestmlxed 40

SWEET PEAS all the finest sorts. For prices see Catalogue.

TORENIA FOURNLERI 30

VERBENA, Mammoth, white, scarlet, pink, purple or striped. . 40

" " finestmlxed 30

VINCA Rosea, Rosea Alba or Alba Pura 20

" Mixed 15

Oz

$2 00

75

40

1 00

100

100

50

50
150

30

1 25
250
35
250
200

300

200

1 50

60

50

AGEKATUM, OOPE'S PET.

HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

SH.W. BUCKBEEs

S SEED SPECIALIST, g

■ Rocfcford Seed Farms.^,^

■

■ Lock Box 811, ROCXFORD, ILL. ■
H Special Prices Upon Application. n

,^,^Forest Oty Greenhouses.

Mention the Florists' Exchati^e when writing.

LATANIA BORBONICA

Freeh, new crop,
1812.00 per 1000, for cash.

ABELE BROS., Florists, New Orleans, La.

520 JOSEPH STREET.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

TRY RICE'S SEEDS

WHOLESALE ONLY.

"Write for our '99 Calendar and Trade Catalogue.

JEROME B. RICE & CO.,

CAMBRIDGE VALLEY SEED GARDENS,

Cambridge, N. Y.

^ii>ti.AiAALtt.iiAALUL..UUt.i..ULi«.A..

TUBEROSE
BULBS...

TRUE Excelsior Pearl.

luN. T. In Chicago

First Size Per 1000, $7.00 $7.50

" Per 2000, 13.35 14.00

Medium Size Per 1000, 4.00 5.00

" Per 2000, 5 per cent. less.

These are the true Hallock strain, carefnlly
Kraded, true to name, dried on raclis, free
from rot, culls or over-grown "bloomers."

Our Spring "BOOK FOR FLORISTS," X'";'°l'SeJ.i",*'Ki;;f''-''"'*- '"'"■•"'"'

tious. New PlantN, Florists' Supplien, etc , is «'orlh having.

NEW YORK:
14 Barclay St.

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE

KotiDeHt Carun-
ASK FOR IT.

CHICAGO:
84& 86 Randolph St.

Mention the FloriaU' Elxcbange when writing.

FIRST QUALITY.

LOW PRICES.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Established I87f..

Incorporated 1890.

COX SEED CO.

CALIFORNIA SEEDS A SPECIALTY.

Growers of Onion. Lettuce, Carrot, Sweet
Peas, Asters and Cosmos.

34 Gansevoort St.,

NEW YORK.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

411, 413,415 SansomeSt.,

StN FR&NGISGO.

Tuberous Begonia Bulbs

Single Red, Wliilc, Rose, and Yellow,
Per doz. 40 cts., hundred $2.50, thousand $23.

Double Red, White, Rose, and Yellow,
Per dozen $1.00, hundred $S.oo.

Gloxinia Bulbs, mixed colors

Per dozen 65 cts., hundred $4.00.
Buy from the introducers, the Improved Strain of

Vick's Branching Aster, white

The best late variety. Per ounce $1.00.
Queen of the Earlies or Early Market, the

earliest of all asters. White or mixed colors 75c. per oz.

JAMES VICKS SONS,

ROCHESTER, N. Y.

Mention the Plorlsta' Bxcbanie wban wrlUng.

s

EEDS for Profit
Sweet Peas I

FLORISTS'
FLOWER
SEEDS
5"*. Wholesale Cataloj?ue on application.

i WEEBER & DON, "r„f?;:f,r^

^! 114 Chambers St., New York City.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrlU^

"KLONDYKE" COSMOS

Entries now booked for Seed of crop
1899. Present delivery, trade packets only,
$1.00 each. Cash with order.

A. W. SMITH, - Americus, Ga.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

I PLANT SEED GO. I

Wholesale Merchants. i
$

1 jtjtjtjt ST. LOUIS. ^j*^jt $5
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EVERY GROWER OF FLOWERS

ShouUI try Armstrong'H New

EverHlooiniQg Siogie TuHerose.

Certlficnte of Merit trom .S. A. F. and O. H.,
and Shaw ilol,i Mi-.lnl tor a new plant of
merit. IjjiG.OO per 100

LUTHER ARMSTRONG, ,nVr^.. St. Louis, Mo

Mention the Florists' Eicliange when writlns.

SUPPLEMENT TO THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE.

Vol. XI.— February 11, 1899.— No. 6.

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John N. May's New Carnation MELBA.

Vase of E. G. Hill & Co.'s New Carnation AMERICA.

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Geo. Hancock & Sons White Seedling No. 4.

H. Weljer & Son's Seedling No. 38, '96.

SUPPLEMENT TO THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE.

Vol. XL— February 11, 1899.— No. 6.

R. Witterstaetter's Seedling OPAL

A Vase of Frank Niquel's MAUD ADAMS

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Vase of MRS. THOS. W. LAWSON.
Courtesy of J. H. Troy, The Rosary, New York.

A Vase of C. w. Ward's Seedling, No. 39, '96.
See description in last week's issue, page 105.

Febrmtry 11, 18',>0.

The Florists' Exchange.

125

RAWSON'S

"Arlington Tested Seeds"

Are now well known to some FLORISTS, we
want ihem known to all FLOUISTS. Special
price Hot sent on application.

W. W. RAWSON & CO.

12 and 13 Faneuil Hall S*,. BOSTON, MASS.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

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I EXTRA CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS. |

= List fr«e on application. r

i FRED. ROEMER, 8«*d •row*r, # H

^ Qaedlinbarg^ Germany. =

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The Only One.

Enclosed find money order for advertise-
ment and subscription. We advertised in four
papers and the Flori&ts^ Ezchanob is the
only one from which we received any orders.
CHAR. B. HORNER & SON.

Mt. Holly. N. X. Jan. 14, '99.

♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦<

100,000 GERANIUMS

Fine stock, 2^ inch pots, S2.50 per 100; S20.00 per 1000. We can

supply Geraniums in lartre iiuantities in gcod varieties, single and double.
Send for list of varieties.

CHRVSANTHBMlTinS.

Nice young stock, 2]^ in. pots, good vara, for cut flowers, all colors, 92.50 a 100.

FUCHSIAS.

Double and single, best varieticp, from 2!^ inch pots, S2.50 per 100.

ROSBS.

Cold grown, 2>^ inch pots, good varieties. 3^2.50 per 100. S20.00 per 1000.

MISCEL1.ANE0US.

Per 100
Alyssuni. double white variety, S2*50

A Keratutn 2.50

BeKOiiia (dowering) 3.00

Rlue Daisy 3,oo

Cupbea 2.50

Coleus 1.50

Dracaena Indlvisa 2.50

Russellia Juncea 2.50

Per 100

Grevlllea Robusta S2.30

Hibiscus 2.50

Heliotrope 2.50

Mexican Primrose 2.50

Palms. I.at. Borhnnica S3. 00-6. 00

Boston Sword Fern.. 4,00.8.00

Callas (Little Uem) 2.50

Salvia 2.30

Our New Wholesale Catalogue is jutt out of press and will be mailed upon application.

Correspondence Solicited. Special Prices on Large Orders.

McCREGOR

BROS., Springfield, Ohio, |
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LOW PRICES

On Privet, Ampelopsis Veitchii,
and CIrmatis Paniculata^

Field grown, Pilcea given on apfillcatlou. All the
above fu large quiinlltles.

The ElizabBth Kursery Co., Elizabeth, N. J.

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SPECIll SEED mo BULB OFFER

100

,.»0.65
. 45

6.50
5.00

1000
t9.0O
3.S0

90.00
00.00
45.00
40.00

FreesI a Bulbs, i^ to 9^ in. In diam

|« to « In. in dlam

Calla Bulbs, dry (Jail, grown doz.

Mam., 2 in. and over in dIam $1.40

Eitra8lzo,l!^tol«ln.lndlani.. 1.00

First size, IW to IH in. In diam. . TO

Second size, 1 to 1;^ In. iu diam.. 60

Fresh Seed, giant flowered C'yclnnien,6 colors and

mixed, 60c. per 100 seeds; $4.5" per HKXI seeds.
DrncspenaTudivisa. ^.(Klperlb.; '.*0c. a 1000 seed!.
i>revillea KobuHIn, 1^.50 per lb.; 40ct8. per oz.
For prices of Pansy and other Florists seeds, send for

wholesale price list.

N.Y. MARKET GARDENERS' ^SS'N.

281 SIXTH AVENUE, (P. 0. Box 2341), NEW YORK.
Mention the Florlata' Eiohange when wrltlas.

ROLKER'S BEST. $5.00 per ounce ; Vs ounce for 90 cts. ; |
trade pkt., '25 cts.

ROLKER'S BEST. $3.50 per % ounce ; Vio ounce tor |
SI. 25; trade pkt., 25 cts.
Write for nud Examine our Trade List of Seeds, etc. to

AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, 52 Dey Street, New York.

Pansy
Primula

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TUBEROUS ROOTED, white, pink, scarlet, yellow =
and crimson. Per 100, $2.50 ; per 1000, $20.00. I
DOUBLE, Choice strain, $5.00 per 100.

I Begonia,

GI.OXINIAS.

Selected varieties, 4.00 per 100.

GLADIOLUS.

Lemoine's Hybrids, $10.00 per 1000 ; $1.25 per 100.

I GRAFTED TEA ROSES,

$10.00 per 100. i

Write for our Spring CataloKue and Save Money.

BOBBINK & ATKINS, Rutherford, N. J.

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Mention the Florlata" Exchange when writing.

lientioa tiM Florlata' Btxchans* wh*n wrltlns.

FLOWER SEEDS $4.2!! Per 1000 PKTS.

Coiiiulcd' AHHorruieiitv Fre»4h Stock, TnRtily Put lTi> in llaudHoiiie Packets* Liitbo*
griipiiril ill Niiiiiriil Colors— to Retail at 5 cts, each, less than ^ cent per pkt.

AwMtirttiiriii t (intiiliia Btich varieties aa ABter, Candytuft, Wignoueiie, Phlox, Portulaca, Sweet
Peas, Pimsy, Hollyhock, ClirysantheinainF^, etc., etc. No orders for lees tlmn 5U0 packets accepted.
Write for SPECIAL WHOLESALE LIST of Bulbs, Seeds, Palms, Ferns, and Cut Flowers.

EMERSON C. McFADDEN, successorto PITCHER & MANDA,

Telephone 10 6. Mllburn. United States Exotic Nurseries, SHORT HILLS, N.J.

Sweet Pea Burpee's "EARLIEST OF All."

Notwithstanding their dwarf
habit and ne t, slender foliage,
the plants are of vigorous growth
and come into bloom always ten
days to two weeks in advance
of the Extra Early Blanche
Ferry, which has been heretofore
a week ahead of all other vari-
eties. Growing only two feet in
height, the plants do not require
the support of brush or trellis.
As an illustration of its extremely
early-flowering habit, we would
state that now (Oct. 15th) we have
plants in fine bloom from seed
iiatlLcrcd frnm our spring plant-
ing and sown during the latter
part of August. A constant suc-
cession of bloom may be had
from June until November by
making sowings about one mouth
apart. Its e.\tremely early -flower-
ing habit makes it most satis-
factory tor the Southern States,
as it may be easily had in full
bloom before the hot summer
weather. The flowers are as large
as those of the regular strains of
Bhinchc Ferry, and have long,
stout stems, making them en-
tirely satisfactory for cutting;
they are borne in close clusters
of three, all facing one way. The
standards are a bright, rich pink
wings are nearly pure white.

Buiii'EE's "E.\iiLiEST OF ALL" is not only
the earliest to bloom in open ground, but is
also the iiinst dcnirahle for foreiiig under
glass for winter ent flowers. The dwarf h>ibit
of this variety renders it much more easily
grown on the trenches, admits of closer plant-
ing, and from seed sown during the latter
part of August blooms may be cut during the
holidays,— while with the taller varieties no
blooms could be had before February or March.

Per pkt., lOc; }:{ oz., 1.5c.: per OZ., 30C.

Burpee's "Blue List."

is mailed free on application to MARKET GARDENERS.

IP Vftll PI AMT POD PDOPIT ^''^'" should write at once for this Wholesale List,
ir IVfU rL/\l^ 1 rutV riVUri l but we cannot send it to private planters, even if
rpqueated to do en. ^^ The prices quoted in Tbe Farm Annual are as low as we cbd
afford on retail orders. Marbet Gardeners, canning' establi^hmeDlB, and farmers' clubs re-
quiring largt' quantities of seeds to be shipped by express or freight, are entitled to lower
pricps wherever possible ; there are, of course, some items, however, in which we can make no
difference in price, whether one pound or one hundred pounds are ordered.

A NFW PFATIIPP POP 1X00 '" Burpee's "BLUEILIST" that will be of special in-
t\ ilL,TT I urviuiVL* I wiv I077 Merest to growers who plant for profit, is the "plain
talks" we give this year for the first time, at the head of every department, as to just the best
varieties for different purposes.

W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO.,

Producers of Only THE BEST Seeds that Qrow,
BURPEE BUILDING. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Mention the Florlata' Ezcbanffe wb«n wrltlns;

The illustration above was
engraved exactly natural
size from photograph taken
at Pordhook the pa-^-t season.

S'^Ulnnlv in8eale(i packagest
each hearing our registered
trade-marli monogram.

Our Wholesale Price List of
Seeds in Larger Quantities

126

The F^lorists' Exchknoe.

SEED TBHDE POBT.

Points and information from seedsmen, andall
interested in this column, solicited. Address
Editor Seed Trade, care of Florists' Bx-
CHANaR, P. O. Box 1697, New York.

AMERICAN SBBD TRADB ASSOCIATION

E. B. Clark, Milford, Conn. .President; Jos.
A. BoLoiANO, Baltimore, First Vice-President:
Albert McCullougb, Cincinnati, Second
Vice-President; S. F. Willard, Wethersfleld,
Conn., Secretary and Treasurer.

Rochester, N. Y.— The seedBDien here
are well satlufled with the way the year
has Btarted. F. H. Battles, has orders
booked a full month ahead ot last year.
James Vicks' Sods are having a good de-
mand tor their branching asters.

St. Paul. — The granger legislature,
now in session, is alter the seedsmen
with a gun 11 we are to judge by the bill
recently introduced " to prevent fraud in
the Bale of garden and Held seeds." The
measure as Introduced makes it eompul-
gory tor seedsm n and all others who
offer seeds tor sale to have stamped on
the packets, bags or packages, the year
tn which such seed was grown. A similar
bill was defeated two years since.

A bill has also been introduced provid-
ing for the free distribution ot sugar beet
seed DOW held by the .State treasurer.
This seed was purchased two years ago
to be sold at cost to farmers and those
who wished to experiment in growing
sugar beets. Only about 10 percent, of
the seed was sold and now it is proposed
to give it away. The next Legislature
may have to provide an apportionment
for burning it.

Recent callers on the trade here were
H. H. .Johns, ot Sioux City, la., Mr.
Goodwin of Chicago, and H. C. Agnew,
ot Agnews, Cai. Veritas.

Canary Seed it now appears is not
free as Krass seed, but dutiable as " seeds
not specially provided tor" at HO per
cent, ad valorem under paragraph 254,
Act of 1897. The following appeal from
the decision of Board of (leneral Apprais-
ers reproduced on page 47, January 21,
issue of the ExcHANriE, has been for-
warded by the Assistant Secretary ot the
Treasury to the Collector of Customs at
New York.

Treasury Department, January 27,
1899.

Sir; The Department is in receipt of a
decision of the Board of General Ap-
praisers (G. A. 4328), dated the 6th in-
tant, wherein It is held that canary seed
Imported under the provisions ot the
tariff act ot July 24, 1897, is properly
entitled to free entr.y as "grass seed,"
under the provisions of paragraph 656
ot the free list of said act. Duty was
assessed thereon at the rate ot 30 per
cent, ad valorem under paragraph 254,
under the enumeration for " seeds not
specially provided for."

In regard thereto, I have to inform
you that the Department does not con-
cur in the concluHions reached by the
Board of General Appraisers In this case.
In paragraphs 699 of the act of October
1, 1890, and 611 ot the act ot August
28, 1894, canary seed was specially pro-
vided tor. It was omitted, however,
from the corresponding paragraph (656)
of the act of July 24, 1897, but It Is
claimed by the importers to be entitled
to free entry under the provision in said
paragraph tor grass seed.

I'aragraphs 699 of the act ot October
1,1890, and 611 of the act of August
28, 1894, contained the same provision
for 'grass seed," and it is, therefore,
reasonable to'presume that Congress di(i
not consider canary seed to be a grass
seed within the meaning ot those para-
graphs. In omitting to specially provirle
for canary seed in the corresponding
paragraph (056) of the free list ot the
act of July 24, 1897, it must be presumed
that It was the Intent ot Congress to
withdraw canary seed entirely from the
enumeration In that paragraph, thereby
throwing It within the enumeration for
"seeds of all kinds not specially provid-
ed for," dutiable at the rate of 30 per
cent, ad valorem under paragraph 254
of the same act. You are, therefore,
hereby directed to file an application tor
review ot the said decision of the Board
of .General Appraisers (G. A. 4328) in
accordance with the provlsioiisof section
15 ottheact ot June 10,1890. Thetlmo
within which an appeal may be taken
will expire thirty days tiom the 6th
Instant.

European Notes.

.\t the present moment we are rejoic-
ing in a most agreeable change, for the
flood and storms of the past six weeks
have given place to bright and dry frost.
'I'bus far the frost has not been severe,
only 8 or 9 degrees Fabr. being regis-
tered In the principal seed growing dis-
tricts of Europe; at the f-ame time this
Is sufficient to check the too exuberant
growth of perennials, and premature sow-
ings on the pait ot the growers.

The remaiks on onion In last week's
notes mainly had reference to the Italian
varieties, although the facts hold good
with regard to onions of every descrip-
tion. The present cold spell will increase
the shortage. The condition ot the pars-
ley plant is by no means equal to what
it was at the same date last year; but as
a fairly liberal provision has been made
we do not anticipate any great diffi-
culty, except in the case of the turnip-
rooted varieties. The condition of these
and the parsnip plants is not all that we
could desire.

By the death of the veteran, John Lee,
the seed and nursery trade of Europe
has lost one of its most honorable and
respected members. While the seed trade
carried on by the firm ot which he had
been the head, did not equal In volume
that of the mammoth establishments
which exist to-day, no European firm
has ever had a higher and more deserved

ALM

^

<2f /. FRESH

G:^^^^ on hand

100 KW 30OO
Cocos We*lcl«'Iinun....|;l.OO i^.dO $22.50
KiMitin KHlitMtrcana.. 1.00 6.S0 17 50
l.iitnnin Itorlionica... .50 2.50 6 50

PnndaniiN Ulilis 1.50 l:i.50 36.00

Arnucnria FxcelNn... 1.00 7.50
AsDarncus Pliiinosiis

NnniiH 125 1000

Drncapiin IntllviNn per oz.. 50 cts,

J. L. SCHILLER, 404 E. 34th St. Tew York.

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FBESP PPLPI »

Kentia Forsteriana

Per Case of 4000, .»17.50
Per Tin of 2000, 9.00

Spiraea Cotnpacta

Per 100, S4 00

Spiraea Palmata

Per 100, S6.00

Catalogue of Roses for Spring delivery now
ready.

C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer,

I03 Greenwich Street. New York.

Mention the Floriata' Ezclianse when writing.

ESTABLISHED 1802

'S

SEEDS

Fresh Seeds Just Arrived.

COCOS WEDDELIANA#e*rVdSS

UTANIA BORBONICA

At 60a.
Per lb.

J.M.THORBURN&CO.

(Late ol IS John Street)

36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK

Mention the FlorlatB' Exchange when wiitlnc.

ORDER NOW.

TUBEROUS ROOTLD
BEGONIAS
AND GUXINIAS...

Our strain of these important Sprjnp:

and Summer flowering: bulbs is the

finest to be found in Europe. We

make personal telfctlons of these

sto(ks when in flower, and same

must not be confounded with cheap,'

indifferent strains which are dear at

any price.
SINGLE RO^E, fcarlet. White. Yellow, ard

Orange. 50 cents per doz.; $3.00 per

100; JiS.OO per 1000.
SINGLES IN CHOICEST MIXTURE,40c. per

doz.; $2. ."jO per 100; $20 per lOOO.
DOUBLE ROSE, Scarlet, White, and Yellow

75c. per doz.; $6 a 100; S50al000>
DOUBLES IN CHOICEST MIXTURE, COcpr.

doz.; $5.00 per 100; $45 per 1000.
GLOXINIA CRASSIFOLIA GRANDIFLORA.

50c. per doz.; $4 a 100; $30 a 1000.
FANCY LEAVED CALADIUMS, 30 choice varieties, $2 0(i

per doz.; $15. OO per 100.

HENRVJURELR. 714 Chestnut St

reputation for the quality of the seeds
they Buppiletl.

C. Scull liorjie, of Port Hope, is in
Europe looking after the inteieets of the
dealers in peaw.

European Seeds.

Call and inHjject our extensive ware-
house and factory when in Philadelphia.
Adv. H. BAYERSUORFER & CO.

5 SPECIAL seeds:

\ For the FLORIST and GARDENER. jj

■ Send for Wholesale Catalogue. . . M

S JOHNSOIS & STOKES, 5

>■ 217-219 Market St.. Philadelphia. ■

Mention the Floriata' Exchange wlien writing.

LILY OF THE VALLEY

THE CREAM OF THE MARKET 1

Berlin Strain. 1000 in a case, $12.00 per 1000 F. O. B. cars N. Y. Terms, Net Cash

This \'alley Is guaranteed to produce large bells and abundant foliage

F. W. O. SCHMITZ,

Jersey City, N. J.

AAtUikMiUilki*tti.iki4iUliAAi4^lLAAiA>.A.iAiUii>LAAt>*.A.i

j TUBEROSE
1 BULBS...

TRUE Excelsior Pearl.

InN. T. In Chicago

First Size Per 1000, JT.OO $7.50

" Per 2000, 13.25 14.00

Medium Size Per 1000, 4.00 5.00

" " Per 2000, 5 per cent. less.

These are the true Hallock strain, carelullj
fcraded, true to name, dried on racks, free
from rot, culls or over-grown " bloomers."

Our Spring "BOOK FOR FLORISTS," x^;;ef;i'^i.srKir„''-,«fi'„''si=-srte!.r:

tioiis. New Plants, Florists' Supplies, etc , is worth haTing. ASK FOR IT.

i^B^iarsi. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE 84.8^6"'R'=aroiphs..

i^fifT^fHfriy^Mfr^ffMfr^f;<f!'ifMfri^nfTi»iffiffr ^

Fresh 9^.
Packed
Seed
of_

!Ph

spara^iis J^iumosus

87,00 per 1000; S65 00 per 10,000.

5^'

anus

SXRONG PLANTS:

^H in. pots, $40.00 per 1000.
«4.60 per 100.

WEST VIEW FLORAL CO. ^V/"^^'

NOTE THE SI2SE!

9to||

Per 100

LILIUM AURATUM, $5.50

LILIUM SPECIOSUM ALBUM - - 6.00
LILIUM SPECIOSUM RUBRUM, - 6.00

Above sizes very scarce this year.

OSTEB SEED

Wliite Branching (Sample's), $ 1 .00 per oz.
Pinli " " 1.00 "

Queen of the IHaritet, white, 50 "

True and select stock ; price per pound on application.

HARRY A. BUNYARD,

42 West 28th St.. NEW YORK.

Plant Growers and
rianufacturers' Agent

Mention the Florlsta' SIxchajir» whan wrltlnr

Febrnaryll. 18»9.

Thb I=L-0RISTS' Excht^ngb.

137

WRITE FOR OUR
NEW CATALOGUE
AND PRICES.

shallow water chambers, the flames and radiant heat
from the fire so envelop the water chambers that
all the heat is taken up by the water and instant,
rapid and continuous circulation is secured.

COMPACTNESS

combined with

GREAT EFFICIENCY

and

REASONABLE COST

is secured in these boilers.

Power, Economy
and Durability

are all here evident to even an inexperienced judge.

THE UP-TO-DATE FLORIST

can get ahead of his competitors by cutting off ex-
penses' and the great waste in the business in the
cost of heating.

M«BtlA» til* vnoHflta* TCxchance whan writing.

GIBLIN & CO.

UTICA, N.Y.

The Bush Sweet Pea.

Editor Flftrint^^ Exchange.

On page 107 of your issue of Febru-
ar.v 4, we were astonished to read the
followiufc statement In an article by
Sam A. Hamilton on the Novelties in
Sweet Peas for 1899.

" Burpee's Bush Sweet Pea, Gray Friar.
— This I haue tested several seasons, to-
getlier with several other varieties
claimed to have the same habit of
growth. I (ailed to get any 'bush' out
of It. It grew from three to four feet
tall, with same habit of growth as the
tali growing kind, but a little more
branching. It may be that certain soils
and climates will produce the ' bush ' but
it failed with me."

This does not fit very well with the
following description on page 12 of our
Farm Annual for 1899 :

" Burpee's Bush .Sweet Pea, the first of
an entirely new and distinct race. The
seed being so precious we have not used
a single seed for trial, outside of Ford-
hooli — all being guarded and planted
carefully to increase the stocli. Therefore
we have no testimonials nor opinions of
'experts' to present, but introduce Bur-
pee's Bush Sweet Pea entirely upon our
own recommendation. We predict that
this ' forerunner of a new race ' will beget
increased erithusiasmin sweet peas.
America's favorite, fragrant flower
Hurpee's Bush Sweet Pea grows In per-
fect bush form. • • * An average
bush arows 16 to 18 inches high, by
from 12 to 14 inches wide. One of the
largest plants measured the past .Sum-
mer was 17 inches high, and branched
so vigorously that it measured 2-t inches
across, etc."

We fear that Mr. Hamilton's reputa-
tion as an expert will suffer greatly If he
continues to make many such unwar-
ranted statements without an.v basis in
fact. The only way we can explain such
a mis-statement on the part of a man
who is generally careful, is that he has
confounded our Bush Sweet Pea with
the so-called "half dwarf" type which
was offered to us two years ago, but
which we declined, the originator agree-

ing with us that the type was hardly
worthy of Introduction. Had Mr. Ham-
ilton visited Fordhook Farm last Sum-
mer he would have seen this type, as well
as the true Burpee's Bush Sweet Pea,
growing in our trial grounds and would
have been saved making a serious error."

We quite appreciate the statement
with which Mr. Hamilton closes his r6-
sumS of our Introductions that "Mr.
Burpee has never introduced a set with
as much genuine merit in it as this year"
but we must protest against his "turn-
ing down" without any warrant, in
fact, Burpee's Bush Sweet Pea, which is
all that we claim, the forerunner of a
new race and the most important of all
our Introductions.

We are sending copy of this letter by
the same mall to Mr. Hamilton and he
wiildoubtlessadmitthe error, into which
his excess of enthusiasm to place all
about sweet peas before the public has
led him.

W. Atlee Burpee & Co.

Lilium Harrisii in Bermuda.

Editttr FhtrUitii^ Exchange.

I read with much interest the letters of
Mr. A. F. Woods and Mr. Henry in your
issue of .lanuary 28. in which they ex-
change views with myself, relative to the
detection of diseased Bermuda Ill.v bulbs
upon arival here; and with all respect
to what they say, I still differ from them
as to the possibility of selecting unheal-
thy from healthy bulbs.

There is as much difference In the sam-
ples sent to this country forsale as there
is between scabby worm-eaten potatoes
and perfect specimens; but the marking
upon the outsideof the boxes differs only
as to size; and although Mr. Henry may
be more conversant with Chinese indus-
tries, I believe that even he could tell the
difference. And were Mr. Henry a florist,
who purchased these bulbs to flower,
and not a jobl)er in them, the question
of disease would appear less ludicrous
to him. To show that others hold to
the view that it is possible to detect dis-
eased bulbs, I have a letter on file from
an importer, of a not very remote date,
in which he quotes bulbs "containing a
certain percentage of clean stock." Ask
Mr. James Dean, iate of Bay Ridge, or

Mr. Robert Craig, of Philadelphia, it they
know good bulbs when they see them?

Below Is a quotation from a letter I
received lately from one of tlie most ex-
tensive growers of these bulbs in Ber-
muda—which shows that bis views
accord with mine.

"The article you publish in the Flor-
ists' Exchange was about as correct a
view as I have ever seen ; none of them
seemed to get at the bottom of the trou-
ble before." R. W. Clucas.

Of Clucas & Boddington Co.

Rudbeckia Golden Glow.

EtJttnr Flortfttf' Exchange.

This is without a doubt the best new
plant Introduced of late years for the
South. It blooms at the time of year
when flowers are very scarce. The
flowers are useful for almost any pur-
pose, lasting ten days in water. It is
a grand plant for large beds or borders.
The past year I had plants in bloom
from August to Novenil:)er.

Rudbeckia Golden Glow and Clematis
paniculata should be in every garden,
private and commercial, in the .South.
Now is a good time to plant. This rud-
beckia will grow in almost any kind of
soil, but to grow It to perfection it
should be planted In good, rich ground
and given plenty of water in Summer.
Put one large stake to each plant.

The two plants named will pa.va8 well
as any grown for cut flowers In midsum-
mer In the South. H. P.

The Calla Disease.

Editor FlorM»^ Exchange.

Noting in your issue of 28th ult., re-
marks by Professor Byron D. Halsted,
regarding the calia disease, it strikes me
that the bacteria found is rather a result
than a cause. Having given some study
to the sul)ject J consider that the so-
called disease is the result of using imma-
ture bulbs, or perhaps it would be better
to say bulbs artificially ripened. In no
case have I learned of any unsatisfactory
results from bulbs allowed to ripen
naturally. The demand for early ship-
ments of calla bulbs to the Eastern trade
has forced growers in this State to treat
the bulbs in a way that..caii hardly .foil

to result in disaster. Even as early as
May, in southern California, I have seen
foliage in the most vigorous growth,
mowed down, and the bulbs plowed up
to ripen artificially in the hottest sun.
As a matter of course these bulbs reach
the market flrst, but with such treat-
ment something is bound to give way.
Having handled many calla bulbs, and
never shipping before August, which is
the earliest date that properly matured
bulbs can be had, I have yet to learn of
any indication of this so-called disease
in bulbs that have become dormant in a
natural way. J. B. Kidd.

San Francisco, Cal.

Cosmos Klondyke.

Editor Florists' Exchange.

I want to congratulate you on the
success of the colored representation of
Mr. Smith's novel cosmos. The absolute
correctness of the color and form is its
chief excellence. I had the pleasure of
examining Mr. Smith's plants last Sum-
mer, and was impressed with the value
of his Klondyke over all other yellow
varieties I have yet seen. For garden
purposes it Is a cosmos of a deep golden
color fully as represented In your cut,
audits early blooming and neat habit
are both in its favor over the other .yel-
low flowered forms thathave been doing
duty as cosmos. At the time of my visit
to Americus, in August, the plants were
full of bloom and ripe seeds, showing
that it had been in flower a long time,
while the other form, coarser in every
respect and taller, was not then In bloom
and showing no sign of blooming. I
had seen one plant in bloom in a small
pot at Mr. Burpee's place in July, but
was not then so much impressed with
Its value as when I inspected the'plants
growing in the open air in Georgia. I
can certify to the entire distinctness of
this novelty.

(Prof.) W. F. Masset.

Raleigh, N. C.

MARRIED.

Ellis-Fellows.— W. H. Ellis, of the
firm of Ellis & Pollworth, Milwaukee,
was married last Thursday evening,
February 9, to Miss Milllcent Fellows,
also of this city..

128

The F=ii-ORiSTS' Exchange.

T.

Syi-acuse, N. Y. — TheSniitliH & Powell
Co. are meetlns: with miccesa in introdue-
ing the new •' Wonder Seckel Pear."

Rochester, N. Y.— The general condi-
tion and outlooli of ■ the nnrsery trade is
very satisfactory and leads the growers
and dealers to anticipate sale for a larger
quantity of stock than in recent years.

Dunkirk, N. Y.— Intelligence has been
recelved'here of the death at Atlanta,
Ga., of Charles S. Curtiss, a well known
nurseryman of Portland.

Edward Y. Teas, Irvlngton, Ind., will
retire from the business shortly. He
began work as a nurseryman in Indiana
fifty-six years ago.

Professor Bailey said at the recent
meeting of the Western New York Hor-
ticultural Society, that the Kuropean
market wants Kieffer pear and Ben
navis apples. An effort is being made
to'introduce our cranberries to European
tables.

Trees for Rocky Soils. — It Is not a

very difficult matter to make a selection
of trees that will thrive on high ground
of ordinary stoniness, provided the plants
are in good coadition for transplanting,
and that they be carefully planted and
mulched. But there are some trees that
grow particularly easy in such a loca-
tion,and it is well to have them in mind.

Foremost as trees adapted to high
altitudes and stony ground are the
birches, and being very desirable in many
respects they should always have first
consideration. Naturally, those having
white bark usually receive most favor.
These are the European birch, Betula
alba; Its varieties pyramidal, cut-leaved
weeping and Young's weeping, and two
American species, paper and poplar
birches. The white of the Americans is
probably the clearest at all times, that
of the European being more of a devel-
opment: yet the latter, generally answer-
ing all purposes, is most commonly used.
The graceful cut-leaved weeping birch
Is especially a favorite and deserved Iv so.
Young's weeping is of an entirely differ-
ent character, more on the order of a
weeping dogwood, the branches droop,
ing right from the main stem, while
those of thecut-leaved droop at the ends,
like a weeping willow on a smaller scale.
The pyramidal variety is very erect, like
a Lombirdy upplar. " Qur native snecies
are bolder and larger in growth, and all
are conspicuous features in a iandseaiie
at all times of the year.

The sweet and yellow birches. Betula
lenta and Inten, are both strong-grow-
ing, handsome trees, particularly the
former. Betula pumila Is a dwarf.

A suitable tree, uncommonly seldom
planted, is the hornheiim. both the
American and European species. Tliev
really can he scari'ely classed among
trees, however, their growth being of a
bushy and angular character. Distinc-
tive character of growth is often admired
where there are many trees, and some-
thing different is wanted. Trees of this
kind will then he welcomed. It thrives
almost anywhere.

Then there are the catalpa. beech and
larch, which almost everyone knows.
But that there are two c'atalpas much
alike and equally useful, is not so well
known. The flowers of the catalpa are
a great factor in making It desirable, lis
huge panicles of white flowers contrast-
ing well with the Inrire green lea\'es.
Catalpa speclosa, the Western cntalpii,
otherwise much resembling Catnliui
bignonioidcH, has tallest and strongest
growth, and flowers before the latter.

Among evergreens, pines rank among
the best, though as they usually have
but few roots. even when nursery grown,
they nrp nioredlfflcult to establish, unless
handled with intelligent care.

R. Mendelson Meehan.

An Improved Sprayer.

C. H. riiilds & Co., trtlca. N. Y., .are
now making their "Electric Sprayer" In
solid copper and copper Tilated also in
the original tin style. The new styles
al-e muchstrongerand willBtandrouglier
use.

TIIDCDnCC ^^U£ Excelsior Pearl.

■ ^y^ — M W^^^^^M FiRHT Size Per 1000, $7.00 IJ7.50

^— ^^^— ^— ^^^^^^^~ Per 2000, 13.25 14.00

H^aaa m^ ^% Medium Size Per 1000, 4.00 S.oo

njlll ^1^? Per 2000, 5 per cent. lexe.

^^Ill ^J^J— _ _ These are the true Hallock strain, carefull.y

■^^^^■■V%^l ■ B graded, true to name, dried on racks, free

^^^^^^^H^^^HsMH^^i^^^ fruin rot, culls or over-^ruwn "blooiiiers."

Our Spring "BOOK FOR FLORISTS," &7;;l';fS''LVJ.'*iVii::,'^,''fiL'',%ri''a^'^^^^^

tious, New Plaiitr«, Florists' Supplies, otc , is woi'lli haviug. ASK FOI{ IT.
14 Barclay si. VAUGHAN S SEED STORE 84 &86 Randolph St.

M<*nt1nn th^ Flnrlfftfi' KTrha.ng*' wti«*n -writing

TIE WORDEN SEGKEL PEiR

Beautiful, productive, delicious. No eardeu or
orchard should be without It.

Send for colored litboKrapb and circular.

Also a eeneral line of Nursery stock. includiDK
Pear. Cberry, Plum. Quince. Peach. Ornamental
Treee, Shrubs, Vines and Koses. Write for prices.

SYRACUSE NURSERIES.

SMITHS & POWELL CO., - - SYRACUSE. N. Y.
Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

YEGETABLE PLANTS

OBITUARY.

Harry Prince.
Harry Prince, of the Henr.y A. Dreer
Incorporation, died last week rather
suddenly of typhoid fever. When quite
young he came overto this country froi)i
London, and had been in the employ of
the H. A. Dreer Company for several
years; in which time he had risen to the
post of head of the vegetable seed de-
partment. By his bright, happy manner
and upright dealings, he won for himself
a large circle of friends. He leaves a
young widow and babe to mourn his
loss.

i r

THE LATE HARRY PRINCE.

His remains were interred Sunday last
in Odd Fellows' cemetery.

The following resolutions will fully ex-
plain therespect in which Mr.Princewas
held by his fellow employees:

At the meeting of the emplovees of Henrv
A. Dreer. held February 1. 1899, the follow-
ing preamble and reRointlons were adopted :

Whereas, it haH pleased Almighty God to
take from the midst of us our beloved fellow
employee, Henry Prince, and while bentwith
sorrow, we humbly acknowledge Hie holy
will, therefore be it

Rpsolved, That in the death of our fellow
workman, the firm baa lost an energetic and
falihful helper, and we. the employees, a loy-
inir and sincere friend, and it is further

J?c.vo/rc(/, That as a small token of our re-
spect and love for hi« upright character, true
manliness and unselfish devf>tion to bis work
and the welfare of those associated withhiui.
that a copy of these resolutions be engrossed
and prespnteil to his widow, and it Is further

Re.snlved, That we extend to her our heart-
felt sympathies as a body, in this, her hour
of sad bereavement. Signed,

K. U HiNNA. 1

O. M. .McClelland, ! „

G. ARMBRnsTER, f Committee.

Wm.f. Duffy. |

W. G. Rowand, Jr., Chairman.

Jolin tee.
The death is announced, in the Lon-
don gardening journals, of John Lee.
of Hammersmith. England, which oc-
curred January 20 last, in his ninetv-
fourth year. The nurser.v firm with
which the deceased's name is so closely
associated was founded in 1 71 .'">. bv his
grandfather, James Lee. In ^824hisfath-
erdied.andf^om thatdate John Leealone.
and later in company with his brother
diaries, conducted the business until
1870, when John retired. The firm in-
troduced the fuchsia Into England, and
the first Ohina. rose w,a8 grown by them
in 17.S7. They maintained a collector in
America, who sent home several new
oaks; and one at theHape of Oood Hope,
who sent home many new ericas, ixlas
and other Cape plants. The deceased
gentleman w.is for many vears chair-
man of the fruit committee of the Iloyol
Horticultural Society, and was a trus-
tee and ardent snpporterof the Oarden-
ers' Royal nenevolent Institution,

BRffiFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS.

If mignonette does not transplant
well with you tr.y sowing the seed in
thumb pots. Fill the pots nearly full of
soil: put in three or four seeds, cover
lightly with soil that has been rubbed
through a rather tine-meshed sieve, press
down firmly with the thumbs; watei
with a fine rose and cover with light
cloth or newspaper. When the seeds
germinate take off the covering and pull
out the weaker plants. The others
should be grown in a cool house.

Dot'BLE' WHITE STOCK Is one of the
most useful outdoor flowers, for cheaper
grades, that we have. Seed of this
flower, if sown now, will make good-
sized plants by the time the ground out-
doors is ready for them. These trans-
plant easily when quite large, and b.y
sowing now flowers can be had very
earl.y.

Tdberous rooted BEGONIAS should
now be potted. Use a rather light soil
with about one-fifth of leaf mould. In
potting the bulbs do not bury them
entirely but leave the tip of the bulbs just
in sight. Place on a bench where there
is a mild bottom heat and give one good
watering. After this the.v should not
have any more water until the young
leaves appear, then water must he used
sparingly for some time, increasing the
quantity as the foliage develops.

Carnation Cuttings. — Put in all you
can this month as they root much better
than later on.

Pot geraniums and all soft-wooded
plants as they need it; do not allow any
of this class of plants to become pot-
bound in the smaller-sized pots.

Easter lilies.— Keep an eye on these,
for green fl.v especially. Keep the plants
growing and have them early enough.
If when the buds show vou find the.v are
in plenty of time for Easter reduce the
temperature, and the flowers will be
better.

FIRES.

Dayton, Ohio. — An overheated furnace
in Levi Hale's greenhouses started a fire
January 29, causing damage estimated
at several hundred dollars,

Lawrence, Mass. — A fire in one of E.
Flynn's greenhouses on the morning of
Januar.v ;^1, did considerable damage to
the plants. Wood laid on a hot flue to
dry, caught fire.

Bay Side, N. Y. — A Are, the origin of
which is unknown, created damage in
greenhousesof (iustav Bruckner, here, to
the extent of $1,000. A large quantit.y
of carnations was destroyed.

AVE have lots of novelties and other
goods that will interest von; pav us a
visit. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.

Adv.

LETTUCE PLANTS NOW READY.

Good Btock. P,awson'a Ilothouse. Boston Miirket.
Grand Rapids, Early Curled Simpson, Slonrhard.
Tennis Ball. ISc per 100.; »l.no per 1000. If bv mall add
25c. per 1000. Transplanted plapta, S-lc. per lOO; |2.5<) per
1000. CONVEKSE GREENHOUSES, Webster, Mass.
Mention the Florists* Bxchanse when wrltlns.

TOMATO
C'EL,EBY

PEPPER
CABBAGE

EGG
LETTUCE

And other vegetable plants now ready for
transplanting. Send for price list

R. VINCENT JR. & SON.

WHITE MARSH, fVID.
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Clearing Out Sale!

( Japonica . . $3.00 per 100
SPIR/EAS ^ Compacta .3 50 "
( Astilboides 4.50 "

CASH WITH ORDER

HULSEBOSCH BROS., - Englewood. N, J.

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HARDY SHRUBS, TREES, VINES,

Evergreens and Perennials,

30,000 BERBERIS THUNBERGII, S years trans

Traue List Readt.

T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass.

Mentton t!h« PlkJristB' Exchang-e when wrltlny.

SUGAR MAPLES

One hundred thousand Sugar Maples which must be
sold before April, 18H0. straight and well-rooted, will
he delivered f. o. b. cars at this place, carefully baled,
at following very low prices :

Ito 2feet perlOO, JO.IS ; per 1000. JS.OO

2 to 3 feet " 1.25; " 10.00

Sto 4 feet " 1.75; " 15.00

5to Tfeet " 4.00; " 35.00

6to Sfeet " 6.00; " 50.00

StolOfeet " 8.00; " 6000

Address T. C. HOBBS, - Ancliornge, Ky.
Mention the Plnrlsts' tCxchanpe when writing

LEiAZIS ROTH.

Landscape Gardener and Florist,
21 S. 6th St., ST. LOUIS, Mo.

Lowest priced lists of 5tirubs and Bed-
ding Plants. Respectfully invited.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Calycnnthus flfiridus (!>epdlinoN, No. 1, ¥3.00
per ItlC; No. 8. »I0.li0 per IIWO. Iloi> Tree (Ptelea),
18-24 In.. H5-00 per lOOO. .\iMorpliii friitiro«n. 6-12
In . *5.00 per 1000. Cbionnntliua VirKinicn (White
Fringe), 2 yr.. 13 00 per 100. HibiHcun ^Innclientns
(Crimson Eye). »2.00 per 100. Ilyprricnni Knl-
niiH num. $3.(10 per too. Ynrca niniiientO!i<n HPfd-
lines. No. 1. »2.00 per 1(10; No. 2, »l(UKi per 1000. Ani-
peloUHlN Virainica Heefllintrn. No. 1. $.'0.00 per
1000 ; No. 2, $10,00 per 1000. Samples mailed for 10 cents.
Catalogue and price list for all In the trade.

SAMUEL G. MOON, "'ci;.^ Morrisville, Pa.

Mention the Plorlsta' Exchange when writing.

PEACH AND PLUM TREES delTer'y'iV

Reliable and clean etock at low wliolcBale rates. All
deelrable leading varieties of PEACHES, old and
new. Id fnittlog orchards. Have the new Tviiiniph,
(•reenHborot and Sueed fruiting. Buds can he
supplied In season at low rates.

very large Btock of I»I,UIVI TREES, all on plum
roots, one and two years. Buda can be supplied of
these also, either from nurseries or orchard trees. Have
all the leading Japanese varieties. Abundance. Bur-
bank, Chabot, Sateitma, Wlllard and others; also the
new Ked Juno and Wickson In good supply.

Usual supply also of AHparnieuH KootN to offer.

ALEX. PULLEH, mi"o"1 Nurseries, Milford, ObI.

M«ntlon th* Florlrta* nxdutn^e when writing.

ThePopularCAROLINA POPLAR.

Just the tree for elty plnntlnff— Thrives where others rnll— ReHlntii
amoke und tfii* an the Htilamander doeH nre. 75,000 of them, beuutiful trees
6 to H, 8 to 10, 10 to r2 ana 1'^ to 15 feet. Immeneeatockof all other Shade Trees, Shrubs and
RuseH. HuudredM ot'thouHandn of Fruit Trees. Small Fruits. Grnpe Vines,
Plaints, Seeds. Valuable CataloRue frve- Correspondence solicited. Write us your
wantH if jou would procure the best at bottom prices.

45th YEAR. 44 GREENHOUSES. I,000 ACRES.
THE STORRS& HARRISON CO., Box 529, painesville, OHIO.

SCeatlon the FloiisU' Bzchangre whan wrlUnc.

February 11, 1899.

The Florists' Exchkisge.

129

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AZALEAS

FOR EASTER.

We have a large stock of all best
commercial varieties in fine shape for
imnii'iliate shipment. Will pack much
hf'it'T now tJKUi later ou when the buds

m-.i-vrlop.-.l.

10 to 12-iiicli crowns, $35 per loo; 12 to
I 13-iiich crowns, $45 per 100; 13 to 15-inch
* crown>, $5.s per 100.

Asparagus Sprengeri,2U-inch pots, $s;
3-ini-li pots, $8 per 100. Asparagus
Plumosus, ::'--incli pots. $6 per 100.

Canna President Cleveland, the best of
all the briKlil scarlet cannasfor massing.
$10 per 100. Cannas— an immense stock
of all the leadint:: sorts. Let us know
your wants and we will quote you
bargain prices. _.,^.,_,_ ,

Dahlias, fine assortment of up to
date varieties, stroner undivided roots,
97 per 100 1 $60 per 1000.
K Lilium Auratum, 7 to H inches, $4 per 100; 9 to 11 inches. $0 per 100.
W Lily of the Valley, Berlin pips, $10 per iooo. Case of 2500 for $23-

? ROSES-FIELD CROWN-STRONG TWO YEAR.

J Hybrid Perpetual iu leadins varieties, $10 per loo. Crimson Rambler, $15 per 100.
^ For New Geraniums, Carnations. Chrysanthemums, Etc, see our Florist's Price List.

t THE STORRS& HARRISON CO., - - PAINESVILLE, OHIO. ^

Mention the Florieta' Exchange whan writing.

F. &, F. NURSERIES

^r«"wrrl'* TREES AND PLANTS in full assortment. Trade^Ca,aI„,rae

Meation the FlorlBta' E^xoh&nc* when writing. ^^_

SPRINGFIELD,
NEW JERSEY.

Pot Grown LILACS for FORCING

\\^E can still fcupply a fine lot of pot
'' thrown Lilacs, bushy well budded
dwarf plai.ts. This is always Kood stock
for the retailer to handle, either as cut
blooms or to sell as pot plants. A night
temperature of Uu to 70 decrees will
develop tbcir flowers in three weeks* time
and a continual supply of flue flowers can
be had from now until Easter at but small
expense and labor.

The varieties we offer are :
Cbarles X. Red. $6.00 per doz.; $45.00

per lot).
Marie tegraye. White. $6.00 per

rtoz.; $45. uu per luO.
Uliiie. L,ei]iolue. Double White. $6.00

per doz.; 3f5iMiU per 100.
Souv. de L.ouls Spaetli. Red. $6.00

per doz.; $50.UU per lOU.

AZALEA MOLLIS.

This hardy Az dea is used extensively in
all European cities for early forcing ; they
are great favorites on account of their
varie*i and brilliant coloring.

We offer a flue lot of bushy plants, 12 to
15 inches high, well covered with buds, at
S6.00 per dozen.

ACACIA ARMATA.

A pretty Spring flowering variety which
produces its flowers in globular heads
from ihi- a.vils of the foliage iu such a mannet as to completely envelope the plant in a pleasing
liaht y. How : an excellent plant for Easter forcing, succeeding under the same culture as the
Aznlias. A nice lot of bushy (Hants. 12 to 15 inches high; 5 inch pots, 60c. each ; $5.00 per doz.

The I. lines and Azalea Alollia can be shipped by freight without injury In any
kind of weather.

HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., PHILA.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing^^^^ ^

CLEMATIS!

2 to 3 years old, extra strong fleld-grown
phints, Djiest 8ort8 (with 30 per cent. Jack-
maiiiil). HatiMiiaQDl, Hearyl, DuchesB of
EdlnlmrKli, dlpsy Queen, etc. Price $11
periOO; Siioi perllKM).

In Quest sorts, wltbout Jacknnnm], $S*30
per 100 ; #S0 per lUOO

CLEMATIS, strong, I to 2 years, cultivated
In 5 to 6 Inch oots, with 40 per cent. Jack-
mannl, «S perlOO; STSperlUOO

References requested from unknown cor-
respondents

J. G) J£N£WEG EN, Boskoop.Holland

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Trees, Shrubs,

Vines,
Hedge Plants.

Millions of them ; quality good. Prices

right. Trade list on application.

Personal inspection Invited.

THEWM.H.MOONGO.Morrisville,Pa.

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P. OUWERKERK

1123 Summit Ave., Jersey City, N.J.

ARUNDO DONaX VARIEGATA

I'lants with one or two crowns each, ^XOO per 100.
ZehriL (■ran^, 3 to 5 cain;n each, |;2.iMi per 100, f. o. b.
here. Order at once, bhould hu liUlpped March Ist.
JOHK S. KSRR, Sheraiau, Tex,
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In 10 best popular kinds, either dormant or growing
In pots, line, healthy, strong plants, $:i.50 per doz ;
$20.U0 per llH).

Uowiiiug CiooMcberry, extra 2 year, 110.00 per
lOOii; lyear.>Gl»0[ifr lOOO.

II. P. UoNeH, fl.SOperdoz.; $10.00 per 100.

ftlouthly KoHeN, splendid assortment, ^1.00 per
doz ; 4 In. pots. ■fi-W per 100.

Pieouieu. 10 hest vars,. isi.25 per doz. ; $8.00 per 100.

TSiiiilax, strong. J'J.OO per 100.

F. A. BALLER, Bloomlngton, III.

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AZALEA INDIGA

All the lc:idl[ig varlrtk'H, fltic shajiely plants, full of
*iud8. 1.(1 to rJ Inch, $;t.'i0 per duzcu. 14 to lli Inch,
^ti.UO perduzcn.

FARQUHi^RVIOLITRU^JNERS

Fine healthy stock, $6.00 per 1000.

WHITTON & SONS, Wliolesale Florists,

CITY AND GREEN STREETS. UTICA, N.Y.
M<*ntlon the Plorlaf wwi.h.nf. wh.B writing

TREES. TREES

NoBWAT, Sugar and Silver Maplz, Norwat
Sprucb and Arbor Vit.«8. Correspondence soli-
cited before purchasing elsewhere. ....

WM. J. CHINNICKp Trenton, N.J.

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THE GENEVA NURSERIES '"";"?' '"

ROSES, CLB9IATIS, RHODODENDRONS.

Cut L. Birch, Norway and Schwedleri Maples, Elms, Walnuts, Horse Chestnuts,
Lindens, Magnolias, Carolina and Golden Poplars, Everg^reetis, Aiupelopsis
Veitcbii, Honej'suckles, Symphoricarpus, Spirtea Thunbergi and Van Houtte,
Wistarias, Syringas, Dahlias, Paeonies

FRUIT TREES AND SMALL, FRUITS.

.^©"Illustrated Catalogue free. Correspondence solicited.

Mfntir>n the Ftnrlsta' Exohanee when writlne'.

Just received from

RHODODENDRONS,

SPIR/EA JAPONICA,

P/EONIES,

POT GROWN LILACS,

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Rhododendrons, in all sizes.
Spiraea Japonica, Compacta Multiflora.
" Astilbe Floribunda.

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Spircea Van Houtteii.
Viburnum Opulus Sterilis.
Crimson Rambler, extra large plants.
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100,000 PEACH TREES,
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500 NORWAY SPRUCE,
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.GARNATiONS,

Notes on Recent introductions.

Indiana,

y Riciimonu.

White.— WUltB Cloud Is oue^o( ^lhe,.liueBt.i.aud,.moHt
rvgul o( wUiLu curuuiiuiiH wueu .giowii lu .BOil wliicli
HUiU It. VVlCti us It i« uiiu-thlrU HU'uugur lliuu wu liiivu
^et uecu it ut uuy utbur pluoe (uuU tuiuuutwitiiHtuiidiug'
that It WUH hIovv lu Uecumlug ctiCuUliutieil;, uxcept^witu
tbe UuiUedouzu brutlivrd, wUu uluu Uave it iii gruud cou-
ditiuu. It huu Ueeu.u littlu luta cuiuiug luto bloum —
middle of Ueceiuber — but It uiakeu.up iub early Hliurtage
UH tlie aeasnu udvauceH. VVe look lor tills variety to lake
tirst piuee ut ttio couilug siiow over all oilier vvbiles
flora Hlli is probably the most widely kuovvu aud uiosi
exteUBively yrowu wiiite earualiou ut llic preseut time.
It is early iu bloom witli its line, large tlovvers, its delect
being a uomevviiat weak sLem ou lue Urst crop. Alter
its lii'st lieavy crop oi bloom is over, it iius sUowuau
iuelluatiou to make a lieavy vigorous growtli, briuglug
its secoud crop ol bloom ou uiucU sirouger stems, aud
produciug uu almout coutiuuouu profusiou ol llowers
uutil Ibe eud ol tUu ueaHou. It is loo olleu overled wliicii
causes it lo burst Us calyx iu midwiuter. l^^veUua, wltu
us, iias beeu somevviiat disappoiiitiug, seemiug to lack
texture. tJur stock, was grown iu lue opeu.duriug tiie
Summer aud beuclied lu August. A ueiglibor.^i,. T.
Grave, grew Ut.'r KveiUia iu the Uouse from tue start aud
tliey Uave been all tUat could be desired, botii^iu size ijt
bloom aud lu Ireedom. ItisuUL(uesUouably tlie.greutest
producer amoug wliite curuacious,. wherever it is louud
iu good growth. Joiiu Vouug, this variety .^should
please the geueral grower.uoiwiihsiaudiug a slight leu-
deney to a weak stem ; it is very tree, pure iu color, aud
regular iu I'orm ;, while uot equal to I'lora Jiili or While
Cloud us growu by us, its geueral good cliaracter gives
it a high place amoug white sorts; it has improved
steadily wlth.the.seasou.

Pink. — .Urs. F. Joost has proved a. variety of excep-
tiouul meiit wheu lis quautity of coiitiuuous bloom is
considered aud its very charming shade of pink. We very
mucti like this variety and LhiuK it wili lake high rank
in its color, probably superseding kinds which have held
the boards (or a .considerable lime past. Mrs. James
Dean has a very capiivaling color which catches the
eye at once. It is a vigorous grower, with loug
reaches of grass, and a stem a triHe loo weak to
hold the flowers erect. Another seasou we shall fry It
in H heavier soil when we look lor an improvement iu
the stem which is all Ihut it lacks lo make it quite tirst-
clusB. Painted Lady, growu under glass during the
Summer, is line aud very pioduetive, but burns too
readily. Mew iork is a pleasing color, but undersized
aud with a tendency lo bacteria. C. A. Duua, Mrs.
Uuhme aud Emma Wocher ail do very poorly here, their
defects displace them eutirely. Mrs. Mcliuruey has a
pleasiug color aud is much liked by flower buyers gener-
ally, lis delect is a lack of petals to flll Us cenier up
ulcely. Seedllngslrom this vaiiety promise to coirect this
luuli aud also lo give us much larger blooms, li is easy
lo glow aud very free. Argyle is a strong, healthy
grower produciug ioug-slemmed flowers with a good
calyx ; color of the Tidal Wave type; lis form is ol the
McUowan type, now considered detective, but on the
whole It is a good variety.

Yellow.— Uold Nugget, while uot so perfect iu form
as Mayor I'lngree, excels in the brightness ol its colors,
aud svith us it comes oi good size, liisinaking a strong,
vigorous growth and the flower stems are quite erect.
We shall grow It largely auotherseasoh. Mayor Piugree
Is a hue lougstemnied yellow requiriug goodculture. it
commands a good price usacul ilower and is a real
acquisition.

ScAiiLET.— lion Ton has developed a defect iu giovvth
aud IS subject to some disease which stunts It, aud these
dwaried plants full to throw flower stems. About one-
fourth ol our pluuis of IJou 1'ou have growu normally
and produce quite freely the brilliant, iriuged flowers;
the color is hue, aud In a heulthy state it is quite pro-
ductive. Wellesley is charming in color, but brings loo
many single aud semi-double flowers; will discard it.

Vakiegateu.— .Urs. Bradt, under good culture a very
protltable variety, but requires skill lo bring it to per-
lectiou. The largest variety in commerce at pieseul,
aud will.be very exieuaively grown auoluer year, judg-
ing by the demand for cuttings. Psyche, growu under
glass during bummer produces a profusion of fair
blooms. Does.uot do so well wheu grown outside and
luted.

Iowa.

Davenport, ia.

I'. L. BILLS!.

Caruatiou culture here has beeu much Improved In the
past two seasons. The varlelles growu are I'lora Hill
Kvellua aud AlcUowan for white; Triumjih, Daybreak
and Tidal Wave, pink; others, Jubilee, Dorner aud
I'ortia, Meteor, Mrs. Pradt and .Vrmaziudy. Flora Hill
and Kvellua have uot proveu iiroiliable with myself; the
stock was diseased wheu received aud 1 could never
grow them out of it. However, 1 shall try Flora Hill
again and get fresh stock. .McGownn does well in our
BoU produciug hue, stiff stems aud good flowers, but lacks
tburobuul appuaruuuo of the more recent sorts. Tri-

umph doe8.fairly well.; Daybreakjs.grown largely, and

is one of the best selliug carualious we have. Still it is
ono by the most cureiul culture that it can be kept cieau
irom rusi; il also has a tendency lo crop. Tidal Wave
IB the working flower, is eutirely free irom disease, is
very productive aud robust, producing stems eighteen
iucUes lu length and the color possesses a delicate lustre
that I have never seeu elsewhere. II a red could be
gotteu with the habits of this grand old sort what a
blessing it would prove to the growers aud the public.
Jubilee 1 cannot speak loo highly of; it is the best red
we have up lo dale. Still it comes late with me, but
when il once begins to flower,.it is a constant bloomer.
1 Intend growing a thousand plauls under glass alto-
gether the comiug seasou as an experimeui to asceiluiu
If the variety will come iu earlier aud can be made to
pay. I'Ue trouble with this.sort is the rust. 1 have two
seediiugs — one a red and the other pink, whicli are pro-
mising, but at this lime 1 am uot .prepared to give a
specihc description of them.

Michigan.

Grand Haven.

UEOBOE HANCOCK, & SON.

We have tried every variety of carnation introduced lu
IttilT aud isyrt but lack ol space forbids our meuiiouing
the merits ol each. Many ol thesorls we have discarded
because they did uot prove a success wi^U us, whij;h does
uot prove ihem uecessarily without merii as growu
uuder diflerent conditions. Thelacl should never be lost
sight ol, lu iutelligently considering the subject oi new
varieties of carnations, that much depends upon the
udapiabillly oi the soil, climate, elc.,to the ueeds of the
plant; aud we would emphasize the staiemeul so often
made iu these columns that each grower should try loi
hiinselta number of the most promising, new vaiieties
and thus And which do best lu his soil, and under the
ireaiment he Is able to give them.

Our soil IS rather light, couiaiuiug no clay in the field
and only a slight proportion us used inside the houses.
Oui stock is all field-grown iu summer, and when placed
iu the houses the temperature at night is kept us ueariy
as possible ut 50 degrees, running warmer iu the day
time.

White. — Flora..Hill.('97), a fine, large white flower,
whose defect is an luchnaiion to buist, and whose stem
is haidly large.enough lor so large a bloom; but on the
whole, the best commercial white we have. Freedom
('y7), the most productive while whlch_makes it valua-
ble. Flowers large aud never bursting' but hardly lufl
enough to make me ideal commercial flower.

Hairlsou's White ('U7J we were obliged lo discard on
account ol its lack ol Ireedom. White Cioud ('ys)reBem-
bliug Daybreak iu habit ol growth aud shape oi flower.
A beautuul pure while and we predict it will become a
leading commercial white. John iouug ('ys), a nne
white of good size and very productive— one ol the most
valuable whiles of the seasou. Evelina ('ys), very pro-
ductive; but we are disappointed in size of bloom.
Good, clear color aud likely to be valuable on account of
freedom. Alba SuperUa ('y«>, very stroug stem, luirly
productive, OI good size aud shape. Jack Frost ('ys>,
very large flower but bursts too badly to be profitable
for commercial purposes. Genesee ('ysj, a hue, pure
color aud quite productive. Toronto ('y«,) very produc-
tive, flowers iucliued to be small, aud stem slender.
Anna Shaw ('98) made spleudid growth in field but has
uot produced mauy flowers yet.

We shall grow most extensively iu whites the coming
seasou lor commercial purposes, three seediiugs of our
own which are not yet upon the market, also Flora
Hill, Freedom aud John iiouug. Other whiles iu less
quantity for lurlher trial.

Pink.- Victor ('U7).— This clear.pink sport from Day-
break has become a standard variety and one of the
best of its class, though it will sometimes burst. Mrs.
.UcUuruey ('97), extremely large light pink, with a splen-
did stem. Sometimes sliguiiy marked with a deeper
shade. .'Vlrs. Jas. Dean ('98), clear silvery pink, the finest
color we have seeu in pink carualious. Good size, finest
shaped fiower. A winner. Mrs. I'rancea Joost ('yo),
clear, bright pink, resembling Scott iu mauy ways, but
o( a belter color. Good stem, and productive. We
esteem il highly. iNew York ('yS), cerise-piuk, very much
like Tidal Wave in color.and we cannot see any improve-
ment over thai well known variety. Argyle ('US), clear
pink, very large size, aud likely to become a standard in
the clear pink class. Painted Lady ('US), cherry-pink,
large size and fine color. Our main crop next season
win be Mrs. Dean, Mrs. Joost, Victor, Daybreak and
Scott lu pluk. Other varieties iu lesser quantity.

Yellow.— Mayor Piugree ('97), light yeUow, slightly
marked red and occasioually blotched white; very long
Btrong stem. The best large yellow. Should be started
early to secure good crop. Gold Nugget ('yS), the best
color in yellows, though decidedly marked carmine
Strong aud free. There is still plenty of room lor im-
piovemeul iu yellow varietleB,and we are trying a num-
ber o I yellow seedlings which we will send out later if
they fulfil their present promisee as commercial varieties.

Vabiegated.— Mrs. Bradt, certainly the best variegated
iu geueral cultivation, and should be iu every collection
Psyche is uot so large as Mrs. Bradt, is similar iu mark-
ings, though a little lighter; extremely early and pro-
ductive. VVe find the stems iucfiued to be a little weak.

(Jui.MHON.— There seems to be room for improvement iu
the crimsons and we hope much from the two varieties
lo be sent out this year. Empress is the only crimson
sent out lately and, though it made splendid growth in
the Held, it has not done well inside. We understand
that it has done better on heavier soil,

SCAULET.— F'irefly Introduced by uu last year. We never
claimed it to be very near the ideal Ilower iu any partic*

ular,;,but,lt.is a healthy, vigorous grower aud.produces
a.great abundance of blooms Irom.the begiuuiug oi the
Beuson lo the close, and Is valuable as a commercial
variety. Wellesley ('98), very brilliant iu color, early
and productive. Flowers are rather small aud do not
always open out well. Bon Ton ('98), a very dwarf
bushy grower. Did well iu the field, but not so well in-
side. Ked Jacket ('98), a very large acarlet, of good
form aud substance; stem loug aud stroug. A promis-
ing variety, but uot quite so free as could be desired.

Takeu us a whole, among the varieties sent out iu '97
aud '98 are to be fuuud some thai probably have come
to stay aud we hope that amoug those sent out ihis
year, some tWenty-Uve of which are uow listed, we shall
Uud still greater improvement.

Detroit.

U. A. UACKHAM.

. The.only.new varieties introduced in 1897 aud 1898
that 1 am growing commercially are iu while— ilora
Hill which does exceedingly well; the only point uot
satisfactory is, its weakneBS ol stem in miuwiuier, but
the size of bloom makes up lor the weakness. Genesee is
a iairly good fiower, a constaut bloomer aud 1 shall
grow It agaiu. Kveliuu is a great disappointment witu
me;, it bursts so badly although 1 grow il very cool,
lam very much pleased with a sport from Daybreak
grown by Mr. Holznagle, of Detroil, which has all the
good points of the parent and is a pure white. In pink,
Victor is a success with me, a constant free bloomer,
with stifl stem, aud of pleasing color, in red. Jubilee is
a total failure ou account ol Us shyuesB of bloom,
although the plauls are large and healthy aud were
housed on August I'J. Mayor Piugiee is a graud yellow
and a good one to grow. Cerise ijueeu with me will
take the place of 'iioal Wave, being a darker shade, but
very bright, a conliuuous cropper and a curuuliou Ihat
sells well over the counter. One good poiut in us lavor
is that it does uot fade iu the sun like Tidal Wave, but
holds its color uutil it lulls down.

Grand Rapids.jj

CKABB & HUNTEU.

;. White.— Flora Hill still heads .the. list aud will con
tluue in popularity until all seclioub ol the country can
unite ou one or more ol the new vaiietits, ub being bel-
ter iu all respeclB. The most clamorous ciinUiuau-B lor
recognition are White Cloud aud Genetee, which contisi
will be settled auother season by a more extended trial.
Silver Cloud is, iu our upiuiou, the best while lor this
section, with Geucsee a close second. Both are hue,
aud, with us, have fulfilled every promise held out by
their originators. Evelina is another flue white, and
were it uot for the rivalry of White Cloud and Geuesee,
would rauk.as the best new while, it is in form, habit,
growth aud even the appearance .of the flower, an Im-
proved Sliver Spray, or us H. smith puts it, it's like
Spray when It was at its best, it is a iree, continuous
bloomer. Alba Superba makes a fine growth, has a loug
stem, but the flowers don't come large enough, and too
many are imperfect ones. The variety is loo late and
not iu il with the other whiles. John Young made a
magnificent growth, fine stem and flower, but is loo late
lo be profitabie.yet witu Henry Smith it seems to stand
higher iu favor and wili be given auother chance. Jack
Frost is simply worthless. We have not seeu a perfect
flower yet. The buds are of enormous size, bui every
one bursts badly. Freedom hasaMcGowau growth,
wiry, but too mauy iyiperlect flowers. It will be dis-
carded.

PiNk.— Painted Lady is of a dullish pink color; very
free, aud wili certainly become popular. Happy Day is
of same color, save it is a shade brighter, and a little
more double than Painted Lady : very free, foliage is
different, otherwise it is not easy to distinguish mem
apart. New i'ork, while similar in color, is a little
lighter than Happy Day, and very free. Argyle, while
similar iu color Ib too shy iu blooming, and will be
dropped, as n ill also Kathleen Pantiind, which comes
too often imperlecl, and is altogether too shy, which is
to be regretted when one considers its flue color. Mrs.
James Dean has a long stem, is an exceptionally fine,
beautiful flower, free euough, but is too late. Mrs.
McBuruey, while well liked by Crabb & Hunter, they find
it loo Hhy. yet H. Smith considers it is O. Iv. for bloom,
with Ills treatment, and likes it very much. Conch
Shell is very similar in habit and growth to C. A. Dana,
but is too shy, and the flower uot large enough. Mr.
Smilh still sticks to C. A. Dana us being liee and a good
carnation, while Crabb & Hunter have discarded it.

Victor grown here is mostly from Block of the sport of
Daybreak originating with F. A. Chapmuu, aud is said
to be better than the Victor sent out in Philadelphia.
However, Chapman and Chadwick grow fiue Victor;
Crabb & Hunter also had a Victor sport about the same
lime, but too late to introduce it.

Ked and CKi.Mso.N.—ChaB. Chadwick, The F'loral Co.,
N. B. Stover, Henry Smith, Crabb & Hunter and all the
rest of the florists join in the chorus ol the "Jubilee"
has cornel it has fiue growth and habit, the freest of
all the reds, a grand stem, bright color aud will be hard
to displace in this section. Jubilee and Flora Hill go
hand iu hand courting popular favor. Morello is a dis-
appointment, it rots out too much, and is too slow. All
will drop it from their list in this section.. Ked Jacket is
a good scarlet, but altogether too slow to be profitable
Bon Tou is auother red that while good, wlieu;you get
a flower, throws up too much grass, and too little bloom
Last iu the list of reds comes Firefly. Henry Smith
don't like it, as it lias too much of the brick shadein the
color and too many flowers come streaked with white
On the other hand Crabb & Hunter had spleudid success
with theirs, the flowers being ol good size, clear color ol
dark red, and the most prolific bloomer ou the place;

February 11, 1809.

The F-lorists* Exchange.

131

and as not a flower has been wasted, the raoHt profitable
for the apace occupied. We conHiripr that, for a local
florist, sellinfj his own (lowerH, Firetly is the freest and
beat red out, but it la no f^ood for shipping. Dazzle will
be discarded ; one cannot wait until nearly Spring before
cutting fine Howera. ICmpreas is aa yet no good, not a

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W. R. Shelmire's Seedling EMILINE.

perfect flower haa been seen in town. At present it is
all grass and promises tor Spring a fine crop.

Variegated.— Mrs. Geo. Bradt is a magnificent varie
gated variety, but not free enouuh. It would be all
right if we could get $1 per dozen for its flowers. Sagi-
naw la liked much better, but will have to give way to
Psyehe, which is aa tree in bloom with Crabb & Hunter
as Scott, and makes a fine, large growth. Henry Smith
can do notliiug with it, and prefers Saginaw. Gold
Nugget la a good color in yellow, but ia too small a
flower, too shy a bloomer, and too poor a grower up to
date, being inferior to Mayor Pingree, which Is still the
best yellow, if it was only a little more free in Its bloom-
ing ciualities. Vet it will be the yeUow grown, until a
better takes its place.

Maryland.

Oakland.

H. WEnEB & SON.

White. — Flora Hill, extra large flower, free bloomer,
starting early In Fall and keeping it up all Winter and
Spring. Its good points are freedom of bloom, size of
flower and strong vigorous growth. Bad points, incli-

C. W. Ward's Seedling No. 39, '96.
Reduced One-Half.

nation to burst, a tendency to weak stems and stem rot.
The latter two can be kept well in hand by planting a
good distance apart (about 12 to 14 inches each way)
atd giving proper attention to ventilation ; the former
by avoiding severe falls in temperature and keeping the
soil from becoming very dry. White Cloud is a worthy

rival of Flora Hill, and superior to that variety In practically the same. The varying condition of mola-
length and stiffness of stem, color, form of flower and ture In the soil Is the mostcommon cause of the bursting
comparative immunity of plant from stem rot aa com- of Howera. That of temperature, we believe, to be sec-
pared with I'lora Hill. Makes its best growtli after ondary, but an important one also

being housed. An exceptionally free midwinter bloomer. Our experiment with sub-watei-ing haa not been a fair
in this respect surpaHsing Hill. Flowei-s are large, of one tor the plants, or fully satisfactory to us, tor the
well rounded form, and good heavy substance. We con-
siderthia a most promiaing variety. Genesee has medium
sized flowers of purest white; a strong grower, but not
very productive with ua. A tendency to make lollage
rather than bloom. Nivea, medium sized flowers, a shy
producer and rather a poor grower. John Young,
medium to large flower, habit of plant and growth
good. A good producer, good stem. Bears indications
of becoming a standard variety. Kvellna, the freest
blooming white we have ever grown. A rather dwarf
grower. P'lower medium to large. By next year we
expect grand results from this variety.

Pink.— Emma Wocher, medium sized flower. Very free
bloomer, flne Btem, a fair grower and a profltablevariety
where large flowers cannot be sold to advantage. Mrs.
C. H. Dulime, large flower, very productive and a vigor-
ous grower. Its worst fault is a tendenc.'' to weak stem.
C. A. Dana, medium to large flower, a good grower and
producer. Does best grown indoors all Summer. A ten-
dency to weak stem. Mrs. McBurney, a good grower,
large flower, excellert stem and a free bloomer. It has
coine to sta.v. Cerise Queen, large, beautiful flower
moderately free bloomer, fine color. With ua rather
weak in growth, but expect it to do better next year
It is worth.v of a trial. Mra. .las Uean, large flower of
extra fine color; good ateni and grower, a ahy pi'odiicer
with ua. Expect better results next year. Argyle, very
large flower, fine, deep color and a good stem ; vigorous
grower moderatel.v free bloomer; will certainly become
a favorite. New York, medium to large flower, a great
grower and very tree bloomer; color is good. It should
be a general favorite. I'ainted Lad.y, flne, deep color,
moderatel.v free bloomer; with ua rather ah.y grower.
Planta kept indoors made beet growth. Its flne color
makes it worthv of further trial.

Red. — Bon Ton, a atrong grower, inclined to be late.
Flowers medium to large, stem excellent: color not as
good as Portia. Should be a profitable variet.v in sec-
tions where soil contains much nitrogen. Welleale.v, fine,
rich color, good grower, free bloomer, medlum-alzed
Howera. Ita worat fault is a tendency of some flowers
to go to sleep on plant. Needs a light houae. We con-
sider it a promising variety. Firefly is free In growth
and bloom, medium to large. A better early liloomer
than tor midwinter. Can be cut with good long stems;
color a trifle dull. Empress, crimson, base of petals
scarlet, very atrong and vigorous grower; long, stiff
stems and immense flower. A free bloomer when size of
flower is taken Into consideration. We believe this
variety to be the best of its color thna far.

Y'Ei.i.ow. — Pingree, the largest of all .yellows. With
high culture it is both free flowering and profitable. Its
grand size, long stems and beautiful color will alwa.ys
make it a seller. Cannot be grown with profit tor a
small or medium price. Those who give it high culture
and cater to the best trade will find It the most profita-
ble. Gold Nugget, in color this one Is nearly equal to the
famous old [buttercup; is a stronger and better grower,
but not so free flowering. We believe it will succeed
where Buttercup would fail and conalder It very pro-
mising.

VARiEnATED.— Lily Dean, with us. Its large beautiful
flower is always ahead of Its stem and growth. It ia
not a Bucceas with ua; inclined to weak growth and
stems. Mra. Cieo. M. Bradt, too much cannot be said In
praise of this variety. It is very large, the largest car-
nation, we believe, grown. Added to this Is free flowering
and of easy culture, ft blooms incessantly, with no ten-
dency to crop. Bradt Is a profitable one and will stand
the test for many yeara. Mra. S. A. Northway, white
and pink, a ver.y strong grower. Unsatisfactory with
us in other respects. Psyche, fair alzed flower and a
wonderfull.y free bloomer are the onl.v claims it can pre-
sent. Where the Iicst flowers are wanted It will have no
show. Inclined to weak atem. We do not consider It
profitable.

Mrs. Frances .looat, a beautiful ahade of pink ; a de-
parture from the uaual pink carnation in that there ia
very little trace of lavender in its color. A good grower,
excellent stem ; large flower. We believe It will prove a
profitable one.

For the past few years we have been making tests
regarding the value of indoor culture for carnations,
and have come to the conclusion that many varieties
can be grown to better advantageln this way than with
field culture. Buttercup ia eapecially partial to indoor
culture and will thrive thus treated where It would fail
citherwiHc. Pingree and .lubileeare alao two examples
of this kind. Both sorts are subject to atem rot when
planted in the field, but when kept Indoors It is almost
eliminated.

We believe that indoor culture has come to stay, and
that it will continue to grow In favor. We might add.
however, that thorough ventilation at the sides as well
as ridge of the house will be essential to thorough suc-
cess. The carnation has proven that it can stand nnlte
as much heat as most plants, but It demands an abun-
dance of fresh moving air. The peculiar nature of its
foliage renders this an absolute necessity.

The popslbilltiesof sub- watering, as soon as it becomes
rightly understood, will, we believe, practically revolu-
tionize the present method of growing carnations. It Is
uudonlitediv II step in the right direction. Many carna-
tions whicli lire Huliji'Ct to bursting will, when grown by
this method, ]iroclnce very few orno bursted flowera, for
the simple reason that It Is impossible for the soil to go
from one extreme to the other, as the moisture is always

F. Dorner A Sons Co.'s Seedling
G. H. CRANE.

reason that the bench was not completed until nearly
November, while the plants used were small and weak;
but notwithstanding these drawbacks, they have done
very well; well enough in tact for us to understand that
it is the proper way to water a plant. The expense of
putting in such benches will be rather heavy, but when
we consider the amount of labor saved In a year's time
as compared with watering with the hose, this Item of
expenae does not seem very large.

To illustrate: We have been averaging about, ornearly
two surface waterings a week tor all our carnations,
while the flrst supply of water was given the subwater-
Ing bench the flrst week In November and was replen-
ished about .lanuary 15 for the flrst time. This time
liquid manure was given instead of fresh water. I am
not prepared to say that carnations grown in this way
will be more, or even as productive as when grown in
the ordinary way with the best of treatment. I am

■W. R. Slxelmire's Seedling CARDINALIS.

Inclined to think that flowers will be somewhat fewer in
number, but better In quality, as regards size, form, tex-
ture and stem. These, however, are things which a
further trial under more favorable circumstances will
soon point out to us. I believe sub-watering to be the
coming method of growing carnations under glass.

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Ohio.

Sedamsville.

KICHARD WITTEKSTAETTEK.

It must be borne In mind that the past season has
been a very trying one on all standard varieties as well
as novelties, as the scarcity of cut blooms up ta the pres-
ent time proves. I have not tried all the novelties Intro-
duced, but will give you my experience with those 1 have
grown. White Cloud did not grow so very freely in the
field as raan.v others; but it did very well alter being
lifted, recovering readily. This variety certainly can be
claimed to be a white Daybreak, except in form of
flower, all its other habits being similar to those of Day-
breali. Evelina is not doing so well this year, owing to
the fact that most of the stoclc was propagated in May,
potted the first week in .June, and planted in the same
soil as last year, mixed with a heavy clay and a commer-
cial fertilizer that 1 did not fully understand; conse-
quently it has failed to come up to what it has been in
former years.

New York has proven a good grower In the field, an
early and free bloomer; it lifts readily and is identical to
Wm. Scott, except in color, which is brighter and darker.
The stem is also somewhat stiffer. Argyle is a very
healthy grower, a continuous bloomer, but is not so free
as New York, though producing a larger flower.

Psyche is a very healthy grower, a very free bloomer,
but the stem is somewhat weak with me, although I
have seen it with a very good stem. This defect, how-
ever, can be overcome by giving it a light airy house.
Gold Nugget has been a failure on account of rust. Em-
press grew strong in the Held, but the plants have yet to
produce their first bloom.

I have not tried carnations under glass all Hummer,
but grow them out«ide in cold frames in pots and shift
to fours before planting in the house, which occurs
about the latter part of August or first part of Septem-
ber. I have always found this practice to pay for the
extra labor, it being more satisfactory than that with
lifted plants. In some varieties it shows a very marked
difference.

Mentor.

CARL UAGE.NBUKGER.

White. ^Flora Hill, very early, free flowering and a
large flower; a strong healthy grower, but weak iu stem
in midseason. White Cloud, a strong healthy grower,
long, stiff stem, with good sized bloom; very free for
this kind of flower. Evelina Is very free, with stiff stem.
A finely fringed flower, from medium to large. A money
maker. John Young, a strong, healthy, wiry grower,
with erect, stiff stem ; medium to iargeflower; very free.
A coming variety. Genesee, of the purest white, a
medium-sized flower, quite free, but very much diseased.

Pink. — Mrs. James Dean is a flne, strong healthy
grower, lari^e flower, of silvery pink color. Good, long
stiff stem, not so free as some. Argyle. a strong, healthy
grower: (lower of largest size, with long stem; quite
free. Victor the same as Daybreak, except in color.
Mrs. Fran'.'e^ Joost, a flne, strong, healtliy grower; very
free, with medium to large flower; of good color and
stiff stem. I think it will take the place of Scott. New
York, a very free, strong grower, but a small flower; of
good color with me.

Red. — Jubilee, a strong, upright grower, quite free; a
flne flower, of good color, but rusts badly. Bon Ton, a
very strong, healthy grower; we do no staking. A
finely fringed flower, of good size and color; not free
enough with me. Firefly, a flne, strong, healthy, Portia-
like grower; does not rust. A long, stiff stem and
medium to large flowers. Comes a little streaked now
and then. Very free.

Yellow.— Gold Nugget, a good, strong grower; a
large flower, of fine color, quite free. The best of the
yellows. •

Variegated.— Mrs. George M. Bradt, the grandest
carnation of all. Should be grown by all who can use
a Hrst-class flower. Armazlndy, a flne, strong, healthy
grower, with long, stiff stem; a large flower and very
free. A flne thing. Psyche, very free, a good grower,
but with me too weak in stem to be of any good.

Carnations Around Cleveland.

From a recent visit to several of the establishments
we find that the following mentioned varieties are
regarded as the best commercial or mone.v-making sorts.

Among the white varieties. Flora Hill and Lizzie
McGowan'take the lead. White Cloud and Genesee are
largely grown; the former is reported as a first-class
sort but slow to produce blooms; Genesee is quite a
favorite. Storm King and Evelina are also quite popu-
lar among the whites.

In pink, Scott and Daybreak are the most popular and
best paying varieties. Victor as well is grown to a
great extent, and all who grow it successfully consider
It a valuable sort. Tidal Wave is still handled by a few
growers and is an old stand-by with them.

In scarlet, .lubllee leads all others; large flower, good
color; the best for main grower. Outcast is a favorite
sort and Is cultivated extensively by some of the largest
growers; blooms more freely than the above mentioned.
Portia is still held in favor with many ; the small bloom
is the only point against It.

Mayor Plngree and Kldorado are the most popular of
the .yellows, though Kitty Clover is a favorite with some
growers, who grow It In preference to Eldorado, on
account of Its robust healthy growth; seldom rusts.
Eldorado is more largely grown than any other; and is
the best producer of the yellow sorts.

In crimson. Meteor Is "preferred by all; is really the
only dark variety grown, and is better in every way
than any of the old dark sorts.

Among the striped va ieties are Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt
which seems to be in popular favor. Lily Dean is well
hked ; is a good bloomer and large flower.

Following is a list of varieties of late introduction
grown by J. M. Gasser; the notes in connection are the
report of the season's trial, as given by T. C. Bartels,
superintendent of Mr. Gassens Rockport greenhouses.

Mrs. McBurney, good grower, stiff stem, large flower;
a favorite. Queen of the West, too slow to produce
bloom. Painted Lady, very flne flower but does not
prove satisfactory. Armazlndy, good variety but
flowers do not expand; lack size; not satisfactory.
White Cloud, slow to bloom. Scarlet Queen, growing a
few. Psyche, good size blooms, quite productive, very
slender stems. Gold Nugget does not prove satisfac-
tory, but will try another season.

Casper Aul has a new seedling called "Alma" which
promises well as a commercial variety — the result of
crossing Edna Craig and Lizzie McGowan. It is now in
its fifth year; the plant Is a robust, stalky grower, well
foliaged and free from disease. The flower of good form
and substance, but not fringed. In color a brilliant
scarlet, two shades darker than Scott, or the same shade
as Simon Mardner azalea. A most noticeable feature
about the flower is its long keeping quality ; keeps iu
good condition longer than most other varieties. The
stem Is long, straight and stiff, and the blooms are held
well above the foliage. Mr. Aul has conflned his new
variety strictly to his own growing, but expects to place
it upon the market by another season.

G. A. T.

Pennyslvania.

Lancaster, Pa.

Albert M. Herr makes the following report on the nov
elties from California which he has been testing the past
season :

Last Winter at the exhibition of the American Carna-
tion Society held In Chicago, we were all impressed with
the exhibit of carnations made by John H. Sievers, of
San Francisco, Cal. A goodly portion of his stock was
sent me for trial and propagation, and with the excep-
tion of a few varieties, which are omitted from this list,
the.v have proven of exceptional merit and worthy a
trial by every grower who wants strictly first-class
varieties. One notable exception between the varieties
here listed, and so many of our fancy carnations. Is the
fact they combine freedom of bloom and high grade
flowers In the same variet.v. They are one and all good
strong growers, with good strong constitutions to keep
them such. None of them Is hard to propagate, and
they all bear their flowers on long and stiff stems — on
this account they are not adapted for growing on side
benches, as they want at least thirty inches head room.
The flowers are ail supplied with good strong calyces,
and I have yet to find the first bursted calyx or pick the
first Infnrior or second-class flower. These are pretty
strong claims to make for a set of eight carnations but
they are facts borne out by my experience with them up
to this date, December 30, 1898.

Iris Miller.— This Is in color an orange-salmon, a
very odd and attractive shade, and lights up under arti-
ficial light a beautiful Daybreak pink. The flower is
large, in fact, very large, of good form and has proven
the best keeper I have ever handled.

Elsie Furgeson.— This is a decided burnt-orange In
color, of good size, and will prove one of the best com-
mercial sorts on account of Its remarkable freedom of
bloom. The decided novelty In color of these two will
make them popular with buyers, and I unhesitatingly
recommend their purchase In liberal quantities.

Dr. Tevis.— A brilliant scarlet of good size, good stem
and excellent habit; well worth a trial with the other
scarlets offered this season.

Helen Dean.— An improved Albertinl might describe
this variety, as It Is of the same habit as that kind, and
will come a bit late unless you handle it for an early
crop. It Is much brighter in color than Albertinl, con-
siderably larger In size, in fact, barring Its lateness, It Is
the finest pink offered.

Leslie Paul.— This is a deep pink or red, of good size,
and every good point necessary in a commercial sort for
profit, one that every grower should have on his place.

John Hinkle. — A dark maroon or crimson with size —
length of stem and good habit all in Its favor— as we
are short of good ones in this color. It Is likely to prove
a valuable acquisition.

Grace Runyon.- A variegated sort, not so deeply
marked as Mrs. Bradt; but a grand sort, a quick seller,
and one that Is bound to make a record for Itself.

Harriet Bradford. — This Is another variegated one,
very deeply marked, and has all the good points of a
first-class commercial sort, excepting color, and even
here it has many admirers so that It may prove a good
one for retailers to have.

U.NCLE Walter.— This is not aCalifornia sort but one of
Tidal Wave's many scarlet sports. It has all the good
points of Tidal Wave and is of a good pleasing color, [t
is to be hoped that all the sports of Tidal Wave will be
shown at our meeting In Philadelphia and a unanimous
name adopted It they are alike. Red Wave has prece-
dence of publication and Evanston has precedence in
registration with two others, that I know of In the
field, and perhaps more to come.

New Scarlet Carnation America.

E. G. hill ,(i CO., RICHMOND, IND.

The firm describes this new variety as follows:
Awarded preliminary certlHcate by the American Car-
nation Society, in February, 1898. Color, pure light

scarlet, of soft, even shade. This variety has been and
still is In perfect health ; we have never seen rust, spot,
nor stem rot attack it; it is a vigorous grower, with
nice grass of medium weight, always covered with the
" bloom " of good health. It is medium high and compact
in growth ; the flower is of flne size, nicely filled, but not
crowded with petals; has a very strong calyx, a per-
fectly ui)right stem of 18 to 22 inches In height. It is
very early coming into bloom, and its strongest points
are its freedom and Its easy culture, added to its great
size. To sum up its claims for position, Itsstrong points
are: First, Its great freedom of continuous bloom ; sec-
ond. Its perfect habit and stem always upright; third,
its large size.

While America has not the deep scarlet of Portia or
Jubilee, it will be largely planted by all growers who
want a large scarlet, borne in profusion.

C. W. Ward's (Queens, N. Y.,) Novelties.
Descriptions By Introducer.

Glacier. — Two-Inch to 3-inch bloom on stiff stems,
lOinch to 15-inch long. Purest snow-white. Habit
dwarf, resembling old Snowdon, enormously prolific, an
early bloomer. F'lower of great substance and an excel-
lent keeper. Marked clove fragrance. An easy grower,
thriving under almost all conditions. Valuable for
making up when grown as short stems; as blooms are
large and fill up fast, and when disbudded and given
extra culture, blooms 314 Inches iu diameter on 14-inch
to 15-inch stems can be grown. Stock limited.

Gen'l Gomez. — Brilliant cardinal-maroon, 2V2-inch to
2% inch in diameter, fine stems 16 inches to 24 Inches
long. Strong, vigorous, very healthy habit. Blooms
fully as freely as Portia, resembles .Scott In habit and
seems to have fully as good a constitution as that
vailety. Calyx is strong and not at all inclined to burst.
Flower is full and well fringed and of a very pleasing
form, good fragrance. The color is magnificent and as
rich and brilliant as the cardinal flower, without the
slightest tendency to turn black; in fact, no crimson
carnation has ever come to our notice possessing such a
vivid brilliant shade of color. Produces cuttings as
abundantly as Scott, which are easily rooted.

Carnation Maud Adams.

The merits of this new carnation have already been
described In these columns. Other points that are
worthy of mention have been furnished us by the intro-
ducer, Frank Nlquet, Patchogue, L. I. He says:

" Maud Adams is one of the best keepers among carna-
tions. I very often have kept flowers eight to ten days
after cut and they were almost as good as when freshly
taken from the plants. The color of this variety— beau-
tiful cerisered — also adds a good deal to the quality ; it
never changes under either sun or smoke. Fumigating
with stems or liquid does not affect the color no matter
how long the fiowers stand on the stems. The growth
is one of the most perfect iu this class; a nice, straight,
well developed stem being thrown up. It Is also a
variety that is always in crop. Another good quality
possessed by Maud Adams is that in the months of May,
June and July, in a very sandy soil, such as mine is, the
action of the sun never affects the growth or the color
of the bloom. The foliage Iseeps its dark green color,
and the plants will continue blooming right along with-
out getting out of crop. I consider it a good variety for
growers who have a light or sandy soil. I cannot say
how it will act in heavy soil, as I never have had a
chance to grow It therein. This year I have added loam
to my soil, with the result that I am getting larger
flowers, and of a little deeper color."

New Carnation G. H. Crane.

FREli. DORNEI! i SONS' CO., LAFAYETTE, IND.

The folio wing is the description by the originators and
introducers:

" We do not hesitate to recommend this as the coming
scarlet carnation. No other will e(|ual it. Tested three
years and has proven to be a most satisfactory variety,
not alone as a scarlet but as a commercial carnation.
A large flowering sortproducing both quality and quan-
tity. It comes Into flower early and continues an even
ail season bloomer. Produces an average three-inch
bloom, having smooth outer petals with a well built up
center, a strong, well formed calyx, a 16 to 18 inch
stem of remarkable firmness holding the flower well up
in the early part of the season, as well as the later Spring
months; a delightful fragrance, and in color a clear bril-
liant scarlet with no tendency to fade. Growth strong
and robust; clean, hard, broad foliage and makes a
strong well formed plant. It lifts and transplants from
field without any noticeable signs of wilting. Model
growth, stem, flower,coior and a most essential quality
—being in full flower when most needed— recommends it
to every grower. Received American Carnation Society
certificate in Chicago, February, 1898, scoring 92 points.
Certificate and silver medal at Chicago chrysanthemum
show, and certificate at Indianapolis, November, 1898.

New Carnation Melba.

JOHN N. MAY, SUMMIT, N. J.

This variety is described by the introducer as having
a grand combination of good qualities; free bloomer,
early and continuous; in point of color the finest pink
carnation yet produced; large and perfect form; very
fragrant; long, stiff stem. Was very profltable in the
New York and Philadelphia markets last Winter. Win-
ner of the Craig cup and certificate, November, 1897;
certificate, Morrlstown and Port Chester Shows; certifl-
cate and silver medal, Chicago, 1898.

F

(•"ebnlary 11. 1899.

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New Carnation Opal.

K. WITTERSTAETTER, 8EDAMSVILLE, OniO.

Thi.1 variet.v is of a Da.vbreak shade,
l)iit mucli improved in color, and all
other qualities. It will be offered to the
public in the Spring of lyoo. The flow-
ers will average 2% inches in diameter.

Bud of Seedling No. 89,
Life Size,

New Carnation Governor Griggfs.

JOBEI'B TOWELL, PATERSON, N. J.

Described aa a strong, health.v grower,
free from disease of all kinds, continuous
free bloomer, with erect stiff stems, 18 to
20 inches long. Bimilar in color to Da.v-
break,'. but niuih brighter; edge beauti-
full.v fimbricated, good shape, with full
center, and does not buret. Commands
the highest prices in New York market.
Recommended as one of the best light
pink carnations ever sent out.

well built up center: long stiff stems —
two feet. Habit of plant, clean and
healthy, very vigorous, upright grower,
showing no tendency to spread ; a very
prolific bloomer.

Seedling: No. 4.

{Ivory X White Seedling.)

G. HANCOCK & SON, GRAND HAVEN, MICH.

A large white flower, full, and of good
shape, petals very long and nicel.y
fringed : stem extremely strong and
rigid. Plants very strong and free from
disease. Early and continuous bloomer,
the flowers being produced very freely
for so large a bloom.

Conch Shell.

H. GROUT, SPRINGFIELD, MASS.

The originator of this variety avows
that he planted out, October 19, 1898,
3,."i00 plants and from this number cut
60,000 blooms from November 1, 1898,
to January 10, 1899. The plants were
not a promising looking lot either, thelat-
terpartof the season being very dry and
hot. Contrary to the custom of the pro-
prietor he planted out under glass with
buds on. The plants became established
quickl.y and began their great work of
record breaking. The variety is a cross
of Grace Wilder on Lizzie McGowan,
and takes the small foliage and wiry
stiff stem of the McGowan. Its color is
a light pink. It is a good keeper and
very fragrant.

W. R. Shelmire's (Avondale, Pa.,)
Novelties.

Originator's Descriptions.

Cardinams.— (A seedling x Ca-sar);
deep scarlet flowers, 2V2 to 3 inches and
well formed. Good keeper. Stems 2 to
3 feet if desired. Upright grower, not
bushy, and can be grown pretty thick on
the bench.

Proguess.— ( Dorothy X Ca-sar) ; white,
lightly penciled with dark pink. Stems
long and very stiff. Flowers 2i/o inches,
often approaching 3. Never bursts. Con-
tinuous bloomer.

E.MiLiNE.— {Edna Craig X Cfesarj;
magenta-pink. Flowers of largest size-

Greenhouse of Joseph Toweirs GOVERNOR GRIGGS.

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No. 38, '96.

H. WEHER & SONS, OAKLAND, MD.

'olor light pink, which shows up well
der any liglit. Flower large and full;

have had them 3''4 Inches and will cer-
tainly average over 3 inches when well
grown. Stems very long. Plant more
grassy and bushy than previous two,
and needs plenty of room.

Manures.

At this season of the year many begin
the use of liquid manure on their carna-
tion benches. .Some recommend that it
be used long before this date, and some
would advise agninstitsuse at any time.

We can usually fell by the growth of the
plants. If they are making a good,
strong, healthy growth, there Is no need
whatever of stimulation. If they begin
to show signs of a weakened growth
then give them a little plant food of
some kind— perhaps liquid manure. But
it must be remembered that the dangers

THE MICHEL CUP.

The Club Competition Trophy, at American Carnation Society's Philadelphia

Exhibition.

It all depends entirelj' upon circum-
stances— how the soil was treated before
the plants were planted, its nature and
mechanical condition, and the material
used for a fertilizer with the soil and as
a liquid. Plants grown indoors all Sum-
mer do not come in the same class with
outdoor grown stock, and the treatment
required for them is different in many
respects, and particularly in this matter
of manure. Of course, the preparation
of the soil in the first place has been the
same as for outdoor plants. Put those
Indoor plants must of necessity make all
their growth from the soil and fertilizer
applied to them, and it will be found
that the benches will be pretty well filled
with roots by the latter part of Septem-
ber. About that time, then, they should
begin to have the benefit of stimulation.
Liquid manure of any sort will aid them
greatly; not too strong, of course, and
frequently applied.

Or, instead of the liquid, use a light
application of bone meal once every
month or six weeks. A light sprinkling
of ashes at the same interval is also
beneficial. .Sheep manure is excellent for
either dry application or as a liquid ma-
nure; but is too expensive at present
rates charged for it. These applications
must be kejit up throughout the season
on these Indoor grown plants or they
will not grow nor flower as they should.
Now what has just been said as apply-
ing to them, will apply equally as well
to outdoor grown stock with this differ-
ence. The latterhns received the greater
part of its growth in the field, and it will
take several months after planting be-
fore it will fill the benches full of roots
and use up the bountiful store of food
supplied to the soil in the beginning.
There may even be a sufficient supply of
plant food to carry them through the
season, and if there Is the application of
liquid manure may prove a positive in-
jury. On the other hand, a light dose of
raw bone or ashes may do good at any
time, but, of course, is a waste if suffi-
cient phosphoric acid and potash alread.v
exist in the soil. How are we to know?
There is a good deal of guess work as to
that, and it must necessarily be so.
Chemical analysis cannot aid us here,
and would be too expensive If it could.

of liquid manure come from the same
cause as its beneficial effects — the facility
with which the roots take it up. So in
its application it is best to use it weak
and often.

When the plants fill the earth full of
roots It is a pretty good indication that
the supply of food is probably nearly ex-
hausted and thai nourishment should
then be given in some form. Plants
planted early will ri-ach this condition of
course sooner than those housed later In
the season. Plants that have not le-
ceived sufficient manure in the first place
will need stimulation right througli the
season. But I would prefer on the
whole to give the soil enough fertilizing
material in the beginning to carry them
through, excepting the light doses of
bone meal and ashes as already stated.
W. II. Shelmire.

The American Carnation Society.

The Rookwood vase is now on exhibi-
tion In Philadelphia and It is a beauty.
The Rookwood Pottery Co., Cincinnati,
Ohio, donors of this vase, have cer-
tainly been very generous in making it
such a handsome one, and the man who
gets it will be a fortunate individual
indeed.

There are other vases, onl.v a little
less valuable, offered and quite a few of
the Society's Hard earned dollars, so
that it may pay you quite well to exhibit
In one or more of the classes ; bu t do not
forget that it Is now too late to have
your entries mailed to the secretary, and
that In order not to be too late to enter
for competition it will be wise to turn up
early on Thursday morning, February
16, with your entries, as they must be
noted and staged by 11 A. M. or they
will be disqualified.

It is also well to remember that it Is
necessary to be a member of the Society
or pay an entrance fee of f 2 to exhibit
either for premiums or for exhibition
only. This rule will be rigidly adhered
to.

Professor Arthur has been secured and
will give us some additional points on
sub-watering, and while the Society Is
anxious to get all the members it can
the meeting is free and open to all.
There is no charge for admittance to the
show, so that yon can see and hear all
that is to be seen and heard if you will
only come.

Albekt M. Herr, Sec'y.

134

THe F=i-ORiSTS' Exchange.

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EDW. J. TAYLOR

5 Wholesale Florist ■

SOUTHPORT, CONN.

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CARNATIONS

1 Carnations. Rooted
CuttloBS.
Our Specialty,
The Best of the New and SUndard Varieties.
Pink— Victor, Triumph, Mr§. J as. Dean. Albertinl,
C. A. Dana, Daybreak, Wni. Scott. WbiCe— Flora
HIII. Alba Superba, White Cloud. Evelina, John Young,
Lizzie McGowftQ. Scarlet— Jubilee and Bon Ton.
Yellow— Gold Nugget and Mayor PIngree. Crim-
son—Empress. Varieirnted— Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt,
Lily Dean and Armazlndy. Ready January 20. Stock
guaranteed free from disease of any kind.

New varieties not mentioned in this Hat can be
furnlahed at dlsBeminator's prices.

HYDRA><iEAS and CHRYSANTHE-
Ml'MS ready In Spring.
Don't order until you get our prices. Price List
ready now.

JOHN HACKETT & CO.,
62d St., near Elmwood Ave., PHILA., PA.
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NEW SEEDLING

CARNATIONS

FOR 1899

MARY A. BAKER. A large, full white flower
of splendid form, nicely fringed and very fragrant,
strong calyx, never bursts aud long etln stem sup-
porting flower; habit same as McGowan but more
vigorous, blooming earlier and more .abundantly;
Is a good summer bloomer and altogether a money
making variety.

ANNA C. EA8TBURN. A very double, snow-
white, nicely fringed, liigh built flower, with strong
calyx; very fragrant, liablt erect and one of the
most vigorous growers, with long, stiff stem, a
steady bloomer and excellent keeper: $1.50 per doz.;
fS.OO per 100; *70.00 per 1000. 250 at lOUO rate. Ready
Feb'y ist. I also have the following varieties:
Portia; Scott; McGowan; Tidal Wave; Cartledge;
Rose Qneen; Eldorado; 11.50 per 100; tl2.00 per 1000.
Buttercup, $2.W per 100; $20.00 per 1000; Empress
and Bon Ton, $5.06 per 100; $10.00 per 1000.

CUII AV <" ^^^^' $5.00 per 1000; 2^ Inch pots, $15.00
dllllLAA per 1000. Cash with order.

LOUIS B.EASTBURN,KennettSq. Pa.

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FRANCES JOOST

Orders taken for rooted cuttings of this most profitable and liandsome
pink CARNATION I have splendid stock of over 7000 plants. Write
for prices on large quantities

C. BESOLD,

Mineola, L. I., N, Y.

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ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS.

Triumph,
Jubilee,
Argyle,
Flora Hill,

Per 100

Per 1000

$3-oo

$25.00

Armazindy,

3-00

25.00

Pingree,

S.oo

40.00

Alaska,

2.S0

20.00

Wm. Scott,

Per 100

Per 1000

$2.50

$20.00

2.00

1500

1.35

10.00

1.25

10.00

Everyone well rooted and in first-class condition.

WIETOR BROS, si WabashAve., Chicago.

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ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS

ETelina

Jobn Young: .
■White Cloud .
Prances Joost
Painted Lady .
Empress ....
Bon Xon ....
Mrs. Bradt . . .
Gold Nug;s:et .

Per 100 Per 1000
. $5.00 $40.00

5.00
5.00
4.00
4.00
4.00
4.00
5.00
6.00

40.00
40.00
35.00
35.00
35.00
35.00
40.00
50.00

Flora Hill . . .
Triumph ....
Daybreak . . .
Victor . . , ...
IHcBurney . . .

Eldorado 1.75

America 10.00

nielba 10.00

Dorothy mantell . . 10.00

Per 100 Per 1000
. $2.00 $20.00

2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00

20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
15.00
75.00
75.00
75.00

H. F. LiTTLEFiKLD, WoFcester, Mass. North Adams. Mass., February 1. 1899.

Dear Sir:— The Carnation Cuttings received In good order and was inucb pleased with them. I have
received cuttings from four others this week and yours were the beet stocl; of all.

Respectfully yours, M. S. Wobden.

Grafted Tea Roses, $10.00 per 100
H. F. UTTLEFIELD, WORCESTER, MASS.

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CARNATIONS!

Rooted Cuttings of the following vars. ready now.

Flora Hill. Victor, Armazlndy, $2.50 per 100 ; $20 a 1000.

Daybreak, Harrison's White, Mayor Pingree, $2.00
periOO; *15.00 per 1000.

Wm. Scott, Lizzie McGowan, Rose Queen, Sliver
Spray, $1.50 per 100 ; $10.00 per lOOO.
CAI^TFORNTA and LADY H. CAMPBELL

VIOLETS, $5.00 per 1000.

JOS. RENARD, ""V!.'.*'^ Unlonville, Pa.

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MAUD ADAMS

(NIQUET.)

Deep clear cerise of a very pleasing shade
under any light ; most attractive color of its
class; a large, bold, handsome flower, with
eitra strong stem, 18 to 24 inches high; with
good calyx and exceedingly free flowering.

The flowers sold in New York market last
season and the present one at $8.00 per ICO. It
was one of the sensations in cut flowers the
whole Reason. Certificated New York Florists'
Club. 1898. Ready March Ist,

I'KICES:— S2.00 per doz. (Six at same rate.)
$10.00 per 100 (50 at same rate). $75.00 per
1000 (i^at same rate). For eale by

FRANK NIQUET, Patchogue, N.Y.

— OR —

JOHN N. MAY, E. G. HILL & CO..

!!^ummitf N. J. Richmond. Ind.

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R A C K H A M J;''u%1[S2^?t''!!».'.^'!
CARNATIONS

Free from diseases and well rooted, of

Per 100 PerlOOO

Pink— WM. SCOTT 11.25 JIO.OO

DAYBREAK 1.50 12.00

VICTOR 2.00 15.00

ALBEKTINI 2.00 15.00

TIDAL WAVE 1.25 10.00

White— ALASKA 1.25 10.00

GENESEE 2.00 15.00

FLOP.A HILL 2.00 1500

EVELINA 2-00 15.00

Mavor Pinarree (yellow) 2.00 15.00

Jubilee (red) 2.00 15.00

Also good Btoek of CERISE QUEEN fNew).
which Is a fine one. A Toledo grower on seeing It said
book me for 1000 at once, $6.00 per 100 ; $50.00 per lOOO.

PTERIS TREMULA Onlyl2001eft,$3.00perl00.
Satisfaction guaranteed or money back. Cash, please

B. 4. RAGKHtM, "'V^t^Ll"" Detroit, Mich.

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:: DORNER'S NEW ::
SCARLET CARNATION

Q. H. CRANE

Photographed December eth, 1893: Plantea September Ut, 1898.

Send for Complete price list of CARNATION NOVELTIES AND STANDARD VARIETIES.

F. IDORWER <&: SOITS CO.,

The Coming Scarlet
Carnation

No other will equal it. Tested three years and
will stand ae one of the most profitable commercial
Carnations. Wonderfully productive, and an early
cuntiououH. all seaHon blodnier. Kasy to lift and
<iuickly established, strong growing, robust, clean,
well formed, bushy plants, producing full, rounded,
deep, clear, brilliant scarh-t, average three-inch
blooms, on 16 to IS inch stiffsteme that never have
a failing to weakness. The calyx is one of its
istrongest points, aw they never show any bursted
fiowers. Good substance and excellent keeper. We
recommend it to every grower. Received American
Carnation Society Certificate, scoring 92 points,
at Chicago, February, 1898. Certificate and Silver
Medal at Chicago and Certificate at Indianapolis,
November, 1898.

ROOTED CUTTINGS,
$2.oo per doz., $io.oo per loo, $75.00 per 1000.

RFN'I MAPFn ("^^^a^d). Deep, brilliant scarlet,

ucn I- mnuuu heavily overlaid with maroon.
One of the darkest and ri'-licHt ehadew In carnations.
Large bloom on long, stiff, wiry steniH. Ilabit sim-
ilar to McGowan, but much improved. The most
profitable dark Carnation grown.

$2.00 per doz., $10.00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000.

RFN'I RnMF7 (Ward). Brilliant cardinal-ma-
UCn U UUmC^ ^^^^^ ^V^ to 2% inch bloom on
long, stiff 8teme. Habit similar to Scott and as free
as Portia. A vivid brilliant shade of color.
Stock limited; $2.00 per doz., $10.00 per 100.

151 Apicp (Ward) Pure snow-white. 2U. to 3
"^""'^" inch blooms on strong stems "Dwarf
habit and early, prolific bloomer. Valuable for side
benches, where a low grower is required.

Stock limited ; $2.00 per doz,, $10.00 per 100.

MARY WOOD,

large-white Carnation, orig^
ating with us, has on its merits
become a favorite with many. We have a fine stock
of cuttings.

Also of White Cloud, Gold Nugget, Hrs. Bradt and
all the leading fancy and most profitable varieties
to grow.

Mieution the Flortsta' Exchange when writing.

La F'a.yette, Ind.

February 11, 1899.

Xhe Florists* Exchange.

135

I call a man remarkable who beciiraes a true
workman la this vineyard ol' the Highest. Be
his work that ol palace-building aud kingdom-
founding, or only ol delving aud ditching, to
me it is no matter — or next to none. All
human work ia transitory, small in itself. • ♦
Only the worker thereof, and the spirit that
dwelt in him is significant.— Caklyle.

No. -IL'.— HENRY WERER.

It Beems, we thiuk, meet that the sketch
of a mau who has Uone so much to im-
prove auil advaucH the carnation in
America, both by his practical labor, and
equally practical writing and advice
on the subject of carnation culture, as
has Henry Weber, should form a litting
subject for this, the tarnation Number of
the Florists' Excha.nge. We have there-
foie much jjleusure in presenting to our
readers a photograph of that gentle-
man, together with a brief account of
his career, regretting, however, that the
picture, whicii is the only one available,
aud is reproduced from a family group,
is not what we would have liked it to
be. It is, though, the best we could do,
under the circumstances.

Henry vVeber was born in the Province
of Hesse-Cassle, Germany, in lS3o, being
a son of John and Elizabeth Weber. His
father was a farmer and died at the age
of sixty-three years; his death being the
result of an injury. His wife, the motlier
of Ave children, of whom our subject is
the youngest and only survivor, died
when in her lifty-niath year.

As is customary in tiermany Henry
Weber attended the Government schools
until he was fourteen years old, when he
was apprenticed to a florist. From his
earliest days he had been a lover of
Howersand plantsand had always taken
much pride and care in their cultivation.
In a few years he was made foreman of
his employer's gardens and greenhouses,
having displayed unusual capabilities as
a manager.

Having a natural inclinaticn to travel
and a desire for a moie aMive life than
the peaceful occupation of a florist
afforded, he resigned his position as fore-
man when nineteen yearsold and entered
the British army, serving in the Crimean
War in ISo^aud 185;>. In the following
ten years he was stationed at various
pointsin Asla,.\frica, Australia and New
i^ealaud. During hisservice in the Uritish
army he had many thrilling experiences,
particularly in the Hottentot country.
Thus it will be seen that he is literally a
world-wide traveller and his experiences
have been something uncommon and ex-
tremely Interesting.

Attheendof his ten years' service In the
army, in 186."),Mr. Weberdeeidcd to come
to America, and, with his brother John
who had proceeded him to this country,
he embarked in general farming and
market gardening at Mount Savage,
Alleghany Co., Md. which was at that
time a great iron center, the first rolling
mills in this country having been estab-
lished there, aud creating a demand for
all sorts of farm aud garden products.
At the end of live years he sold out his
interest to his brother and removed to
Cumberland a distance ot ten miles.
Here he carried on a general market gar-
dening business in connection with flori-
culture, until 1883, being the first to
establisli this business on a permanent
basis in the vicinit.v f)f Cumberland. In
187'Jhe bought a tract of land in Garrett
County adjoining the town of Oakland,
much against the advice ot the staid citi-
zens of this vicinity, as the land was a
part of the "Glades" famous for the ex-
cellent pasturage it afforded during the
short Summer season, but which during
most of the year was a veritable swamp.
However, with a keen insight into the
possibilities of the " Glades" when prop-
erly diained and cultivated, he disre-
garded the advice of his friends, and be-
gan the work ot transforming the wil-
derness (which it literally was) into a
garden spot, and within a few years had
the satisfaction of receiving the congrat-
ulations of Ills friends who had predicted
disaster and failure.

It was Mr. Weber's intention to pay
particular attention to the raising of
cauliflower and celery, which is grown
very successfully here and shipped in
large quantities to the Eastern markets.
Floriculture here was started on a very
modest scale with no particular object in
view other than to buildup a local trade
for cut flowers and potted plants in this
and adjoining towns.

In the course (jt a few years he became
alive to the possibilities of this section
and climate for the culture of the carna-
tion and for about eight years has been

paying particular attention to the culti-
vation of this plant. Ol all floraldom
the carnation is his pet. This, perhaps,
explains in a measure his signal success
in its cultivation. He believes in keeping
abreast of the times in methods of cul-
ture, being, perhaps, the first to publicly
condemn the practice ot spraying the
plants with various mixtures for the
cure of diseases which had their origina-
tion in lack of proper surroundings, etc.

Mr. Weber thinks there is a great future
for the carnation and that improvement
has only fairly begun. He also believes
that nature's laws regarding color and
other mysteries ot iJlant life will be gradu-
ally unfolded to the persevering and un-
tiring student. He takes much delight
in the raising and cultivation of seed-
lings and has a number ot very promis-
ing ones on trial. He is also a firm be-
liever in the ultimate success of sub-
watering and that as soon as the experi-
mental stagehas been passed, practicall.v
all carnations under glass will be grown
in this manner.

Indoor culture be believes has also a

HENRY WEBER.

promising future. It is very naturally
being attended with agood.'many failures,
but such has been the case with other
experiments which have ultimately been
crowned with success.

Mr. Weber has always been a zealous
worker for the advancement of farming
in all its branches, that ol Horicultuie
particularly. He is a member ot a num-
ber ol the leading trade organizations of
the country, among them the American
Carnation 8oeiety. His business is di-
vided into separate departments— farm-
ing and market gardening comprising
one and floriculture the other. Ho has
associated with him his two sons, Henry
P. and William, they having charge of the
two deijartmeuts res|jectlvely. The busi-
ness is conducted under the firm name ot
H. Weber & Sons and their success as
carnationists is attested by the numer-
ous premiums secured at the various
shows where the firm's products have
been exhibited. Mr. Weber spends a con-
siderable portion of his time on the
" road " in the interests of his firm.

Carnations Galore.

The Ijawson carnation is something
after the order of Da Maurier's Trilby,
"romantic, popular and profitable."
Speculative carnation lore will be at a
premium, and with the advent of the
Lenten season, carnation hybridists will
turn their entire crop into hopeful seed
pods, and serving the general growers'
interests temporarily, by relieving the
usual surplus.

But who wants Fleischman's million
Chinese grafts'.' However, carnationists
need not fear Chinese competition, as
there is restricted immigration as tar as
China is concerned. What will most likely
bull the market will be increased ranges
ot glass exclusively devoted to carnation
growing, and at certain seasons the
enormous output will likely flush the
smaller growers out of existence.

History repeats itself. Undoubtedly
the present season will be a good one to
sell carnation novelties, and the list is
comparatively limited. The field in
whites is pretty well covered by last
year's uovelties. The reds will be in ex-
cellent demand. Dorner's G. H. Crane,
E. G. Hill's America, Ward's Maceo and
Gomez, I predict will have a gi'eat sale.
The special call this season has been tor
scarlet aud dark red.

Meteor does not fill the bUl, and Em-
press is not a Winter lorcing variety. As
to the numerous scarlet sports of Tidal
Wave, "You pays your money, and takes
your choice." Laura Vick, Uncle Waiter,
lied Wave, Scarlet Wave, Evanston and
others.

The quality ot either ot these depends
much on the growing and early plant-
ing. First to middle of August is none
too soon, and solid beds preferred. Like
Scott tlie quality bespeaks the growers'
skill in cultural treatment. Fancy Scotts
or fancy Waves would hardly be recog-
nized as these same varieties by ordinary
growers. Let such a one but attend a
carnation convention and its exhibition
of high grade blooms, 'twould open his
eyes as to quality. Exhibitions are legi-
timate "eye openers" without aid of
"spirits"!

John N.May's Melba has the field in
clear pinks and Niquet's Maud Adams
for cerise. Governor Griggs is favorably
spoken of as are some others.

Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson, as a commer-
cial variety we are to hear from later
(early in the next century?) but if the
cut flowers continue to bring rosy
prices, the whole stock will doubtless be
reserved exclusively for Boston growers.
Spell Boston with a big B. Let the
Lawson enjoy its present favor. Ordi-
narily fads are but a nine days' wonder.

I'ersonally, I am stuck on a variety
grown in Syracuse by the raiser, L. E.
Marqulsee, not unknown to Florists'
E.\CHANGE readers. As an all-around
pink carnation I think " The Marquis" is
ahead of the heap. It is the richest,
pinkiest pink of any, with a big full
fringed flowermuch like Dreer's petunias,
very fragrant, excellent calyx and stem,
and tree growing variety, while it is the
bloomingest thing you ever saw. When
this novelty is properly launched 1 ex-
pect it will be with "colors flying."

Demand begets supply. The retail
trade recognizes more and more carna-
tion quality and stock is graded accord-
ingly. Many of the varieties ottered last
year were real imjirovements over exist-
ing sorts, and there will be weeding out
ol the obsoletes for absolutes. Exeunt !
G. P. Rawson.

Of Interest to Retailers.

Carnation Wreaths.

In the retail trade there is a growing
demand tor carnation wreaths and bas-
kets, as well as ribbon-tied bunches of
the people's flower. Wreaths are con-
structed loosely with and without the
mossed wire frame, using asparagus, the
ideal green for carnations, combined
with natural foliage. Popular combina-
tions are white and Daybreak alone,
Daybreak and Scott, Daybreak and Me-
teor, Daybreak and cerise, white and
red, crimson or pink. Bed and yellow is
much used.

Frequently three or four hundred are
arranged in a long cluster— and this is
usually of one color, as showing to best
advantage. I do not fancy the carna-
tion for iilateaus, but it readily lends it-
self to graceful arrangement In low flar-
ing baskets, and tall vases. For a din-
ner table, massed in one color generally
produces the best desired effect; how-
ever, two strong constrasting colors
please many.

The call for carnation cut flowers in
the retail trade is constantly increasing,
but storemen and their customers com-
plain that many flowers are too old be-
fore marketed. True, they are larger,
but less attractive than fresher cut
blooms. The beauty of Daybreak is Its
fresh color. In the rush tor new varieties
growers should not neglect this good
old stand-by. All in all, more Daybreak
are called for than any one colored
variety. At Boston, this season, it has
sold along with the "fancies," largely
because ol its shortage in the market, I
suppose. Forflorists' work it is an ideal
color, and it combines so well with
other shades, tints and tones, that it is
well nigh indispensable. When Daybreak
Is properly grown it will grade " fancy "
and, as a rule, it takes the fancy ol most
cut flower buyers.

Some customers not so familiar with
names call it "sunrise," but they know
what they're after when once they get
sight of Its fresh lovely color.

Inquiries after big Boston naturally
refer to the " Lawson." What's in a
name? Would anything as big be its
equal? Gkove P. Rawson.

Bedding and Window Box Plants.

Paiier icad htt*-re the Clucagn Fliirintti^ Clul>,
t'chruary, J, hy Juntplt lieeve.

In taking up this subject for discus-
sion, I cannot do better than give a re-
view of last season's work. I am satis-
fied that the public has in no way lost
interest in this particular branch ol our
business, and I [eel confident that we
may look forward to a better trade dur-
ing the present year. It the prices are
not as good as they used to be, it is still
gratifying to know that the majority of
growers have been able to produce their
stock cheaper, and to sell more of it-
Although many retailers grow their own
stock, the wholesale plant grower has
come rapidly to the front in recent years
aud at the present time is very much in
evidence.

Carpet bedding is fast going out of
fashion, and foliage plants, tor sub-tropi-
cal bedding, now take the place formerly
occupied in many establishments by car-
pet bedding stock. There is also consid-
erable demand for the showier kinds of
perennials, such as poppies, delphiniums,
phloxes, etc.; and I believe it will now
pay most retailers to devote a few lights
of the cold frame to seedlings or other
young plants of the most attractive
groujjsof the hardy flowering perennials.
The tact that these are easily cared for
will induce man.v to invest, and the first
investment frequently leadsup to others.

Among bedding plants proper, the
showiest noticed last year was a bed of
Bruant geraniums. The geraniums are
growing in favor every year, and pro-
mise to retain a leading place in our list
of bedding plants for a long time to
come. Cannas have come well to the
front. The over-supply and low prices
ot cannas last year must be attributed
to the readiness with which the plants
may be increased Irom roots and seeds.
Some of the pink varieties will catch the
public eye this year, as will also the im-
proved scarlet and yellow types.

The demand for pansies continues to
grow, and this is especially the case
where the strain is a good one. Immense
quantities were sold last Spring, and
some growers made quite a little money
out of them.

To our customers with small yards we
sell a large assortment ot plants, such as
salvias, fuchsias, verbenas, petunias,
etc., in quantities often less than a dozen.
Verbenas I find preferable if grown from
cuttings ot standard named sorts. Our
selling vine for porches is the Cobcea
Bcandens, and Asparagus Sprengeri has
become decidedly popular for hanging
baskets.

The geranium Mars has made a great
hit, and I find it pays to invest in some
new geraniums every year. Not only do
they attract attention in themselves, but
they are very brilliant; good bedding
plants and nearly always fetch a good
price. Some very much Improved kinds,
I notice, are to be ottered this season.

In pot roses, first and foremost stands
Crimson Rambler for climbing, with the
improved varieties of Wichuraiana, Her-
mosa aud Soupert added as bedders.

There can be no doubt as to the popu-
larity ot the window box. Each year
finds us taxed to our utmost to display
some originality in arrangements or
combinations to suit the varying moods
ot our customers. One wants a number
of boxes ailed with white Marguerites
aud vincas; another asks for an assort
ment of mammoth verbenas; but the
majority I find want every color in crea-
tion crammed into one box, without con-
sideration of aspect oi any local feature.

Vines, both flowering and foliage, per-
form an Important part, and among the
most useful are vincas. Ivies, abutllon,
thunbergias, lobelias and maurandyas.

Tlie Good Strone Kind,

QOo. I*©!* lOO IToiS.

BALES WEKJII 300 I.B!S.

H.;a. Stootbof'I', :)59 East 48tli St., New Tork City

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NEW CARNATIONS AND CHRYSANTHEMUMS!

MELBA

This is a grand combination of good qualities ; free bloomer, early and continuous ; in point of color the finest pink Carnation

yet produced. Large and perfect form ; very fragrant; long stiiT stems. Was very profitable in New Yorli and Philadelphia

^_^^__^^^^^_ market last Winter. Winner of the Craig Cup and Certificate, November, 1897. Certificates Morristown, Orange, New York,

Lenox, Portcliester, Chicago, and Silver Modal, Chicago, 180,s. Price, $2.00 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100 ; If75.00 per 1000. 50 at 100 rates ; 500 at 1000 rates.

Also all the new varieties of Carnations of other raisers at advertised prices, and the cream of last year's Introductions in Al clean, healthy stock.

NEW CHRYSANTHEMUMS, all Extra Fine and Valuable Additions.

Adula. Pure white, a fine bold handsome flower; late.
50 cts. each ; $4.50 per doz. ; $30.00 per 100.

Mavourneen. Beautiful flesh-pink, distinct form ; mid-
seasou. 40 cts. each ; $4.00 per doz. ; $25.00 per 100.

Meta. White, with delicate shade of lemon at base of
petals; early and very line. .50 ots. each; $4.50 per
doz. ; $30.00 per 100.

Mrs. F. A. Constable. Pure white sport of lora, same
form and build ; exceedingly graceful thing. 50 cts.
each ; $4.50 per doz. ; |30.00 per 100.

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R. Hooper Pearson. Very large bold handsome flower
of finest color; early. GO cts. each; $0.00 per doz.;
$40.00 per 100.

Silver Wedding. The purest white ; very broad mas-
sive petals, reflexed, extra large ; midseason to late.
40 cts. each ; $4.00 per doz. ; $25.00 per 100.

Yellow Mayflower. Deep lemon-yellow and extra fine.
50 cts. each ; $4.50 per doz. ; $30.00 per 100.

My Wholesale Trade List fully describing and illustrating the
above and many other good things, now ready.

IMPORTED VARIETIES OF SPECIAL MERIT.

Mile. Lucie Faure. A bold handsome white.

Mrs. Bown. White form of Golden Wedding; extra.

Mrs. M. Mease. Soft lemon sport of Madame Carnot.

Mrs. N. Molyneux. Clear white, extra fine bold hand-
some flower.

Pride of Ryecroft. Yellow sport of Niveus.

Soliel d'Octobre. Clear yellow, extra good.

The above at 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz.

Yellow Mme. Carnot. Clear yellow sport of Mme.
Carnot ; the finest and largest variety known. 35 cts.
each ; $3. .50 per doz.

JOHN N. IMAY, Summit, N. J.

50,000 CARNATIONS

Rooted Cuttlugs from sand and from soil.
Fine liealthy stock.

WM. SCOTT. VrCTOK. LIZZIE McGOWAN. MliS.

GEO. BRADT, FLORA HILL, GENESEE, JUBILEE.

Will give special rate on large orders.

DE PEW BROS., Nyack, N. Y.

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Kooted Cuttings
of the following
varieties are now
ready

CARNATIONS

„ ,^ , Pit 100 Per 1000

Gold .NuKffet, yellow JU.OO $30.00

Mrs. Geo. -M.Bradt. variegated. .'i.OO 40.00

Mrs. .Jas. Dean, light pink 6.00 r>0.00

Argyle, dark pink 5.00 40.00

Mrs. Frances .loost, pink 5.00 40.00

Flora Hill, white .*i,00 20.00

Evelina, white 4.00 30.00

New York, dark pink 5.00 40.00

Bon Ton, BCarlet 6.00 50.00

.John Young, white 5.00 40.00

.Tubllee, scarlet 3.00 25.00

Victor, pink , S.OO 20.00

Armazindv. variegated 3.00 20.00

Daybreak, light pink 2.50 20.00

Higiiest finality of cuttinee, well-rooted.

RrRANIIIM^ FlnerootedcuttiDgB, mixed,

ui.nnniumo ,^^^ g^,,, j^o oo per 1000;

ili inch, mixed. $20.00 per 1000. 2IA inch,

S. A. Nutt, La Favorite, etc., $25 per 1000.

.Mine. Sallerol, 214 Inch, $20.00 per 1000.

COLEUS Fine, from soil, $1.00 per 100.
CASH, PLEASE.

CARL HAGENBURGER.W. Mentor, 0.

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NEW SEEDLING

CARNATIONS

FOR 1899.

DUKE OF YORK. Almost white, slightly

marked with light pinlc.
LIBERTY. Dark pink, bordering on red.
CARDINALIS Deep scarlet.
PROGRESS. 'White, penciled dark pink.
EMILINE. Dark pink.

All Kood strong growers and
worthy of a trial

ROOTED CUTTINGS now ready, $2.00 per
doz. ; $10.00 per 100; $7."). 00 per 1000.

SPECIAI^ OFFBR!

One dozen of each variety for |R.00;
any four varieties for $5.00; any three
for $4.00 ; any two tor $3.00. Free by mail.

Many other new ami standard sorts on ap-
plication. C^-Send for Price List.

LADY CAMPBELL,
SWANLEY WHITE,
and CALIFORNIA.

Rooted Runnur.s. Prices on application.

W. R. SHELMIRE, Avondale, Pa.

Loclc Box No. 10.
Long Distance 'Phone No. S, Herald Office.

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i H.Weber & Sons i

Carnations.^^^—
Chrysanthemums

QUR New Price List is now ready. It contains descriptions of all
the leading novelties of 1899 and 1898, as well as the cream
of the best standard sorts. Send for it before you make up
your orders.

We pay particular attention to the quality of stock we ship.
Our method of culture insures strong, vigorous cuttings and
plants. It won't pay you to buy any other kind. It pays well
to start right. We can help you to do that by supplying you
with first-class plants. Try us and see.

S H.WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md. S

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CARNATIONS

Healthy Rooted Cuttings Ready Now.

WHITE CLOUD,
GOLD NITOGET,
PAINTED LADT,
BON TON,

EVELINA,
MIS'!. .lAMES DEAN,
NEW YORK,
ESIPUESS, PSYCHE.

$5 00 per 100 i MOOO per 1000.

FLORA niLL, VICTOR

MAY'OR PINQREE. TRlUMPa

ALBA SUPEIiliA.
13.00 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000.

DAYBREAK, WM. SCOTT

HECTOR, .JUBILEE, MINNIE COOK,

»2.00 per 100; $15,00 per 1000.

ARM AZrNDY' $2.50 per 100 ; $20 per WOO.

The greufcst scarlet of tliem all is llcc-lur.

PENNROGK CO., f^^ Wilmington, Del.

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ROOTED CUTTINGS OF

CARNATIONS I

itooted cool and taken from ■

plants that were not forced. ■

All Leading Novelties *

and Standard Varieties. ■

Send in a list of your wants and ifet
lowest quotations for flrst-class stuff.

PRICE LIST NOW READY.

GRALLERT & CO., Colma, Cal.

SAN MATEO CO.

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Concli Shell Carnations

Rooted cuttings, now ready of
this GREAT flower producer

$6.00 per 100; SiS per 300; $50 per 1000

H. GROUT

239 Pine St., Springfield, Mass.

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A1==R00TED Cl]TTINGS= Al

51.00 per 100, Scott and Portia.

Flora Hill, Armazindy and
32.00 per 10O, Day tireak, of the Hnest

stock in country.

Bi i^r> r.a.- inn Empress, Prances Joost, Ar-
ftJ.OO per 100, gyle, Mrs. Northway.

Mon npr inn Evelina Mrs. James Dean
.OO per 100, whlteCloud.

Not Less than 26 of each at hundred price.
CASH WITH ORDER.

HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa.

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EVANSTON

New Scarlet Carnation.

We are the originators of this fine sport of
Tidal Wave. Have tried it 3 years. Is one
ot our best sellers in red carnations amou^
commission houses and our home trade.

Rooted cuttings ready February 1.

Price, 97 per xoo; |t6o per looo.

Ca6h with the order. Address.

M. WiELAND,

1917 Maple Avenue, EVANSTON, ILLS.

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ition Seed

AND

CARNATION

SEEDLING

PLANTS

FROM HAND-FERTILIZED, WINTER

BLOOMING VARIETIES.

100 Seeds for *i5 cts. t Sent Free

100 Plants for S4. 00. 1 •>?"»"

25 Plaota at 100 rate.

CASH WITH ORDER.

AMERICAN ROSE CO.,

WASHINGTON, D. C.

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The F^lorists* Exchange.

137

OFFER ROOTED CUTTINGS OF

CARNATIONS

Choicest Old aiid New Varieties.

Each grower claims his own cuttings the best ; we claim our stock
unexcelled in vigor, health, and matured growth. The soil about
Richmond is celebrated for making firm, solid stems and grass. Buy
a sample hundred and compare with other stocks before placing your
orders. Everything depends upon getting a right start ; see that your
stock is the best procurable.

A9IHRICA, HIAITD ADAMS, G. H. CRANE, TUEKBA
$io.oo per loo; S75.00 per 1000.

19Vtiite Cloud, Evelina, 9Irs. Bradt, $5. 00 per 100;
940.00 per 1000.

Bon Ton, ^Vellesley, Arg:>'le, Mrs. Joost, S4.00 per
100; S^5. 00 per 1000.

Flora Hill, Xriumph, Victor, S2.50 per 100; S20.00
per 1000.

Also JOHN VOUNG, 9ICGOWAN, MEXEOR, GOI.D
NUGGEX, DAVBREAK, SCOTX, ARMAa^INDV.
I*AINTED L.ADV,Etc. Grand CJttings from selected stock

Our Trade List was mailed February 4. Send for copy

if it has not reached you. ,

GERANIUMS

Out of 140 varieties imported last 3 ear, we offer the trade
25 80RTS as being decided advances over existing varieties, and as
being especially adapted to the American trade. Twelve of them are
doubles; the size of the florets is extraordinary, and the colors are
wonderful, both in doubles and singles. Read descriptions and note
illustrations in our List. We have tried to make descriptions very
exact. Our entire collection stands unrivaled in America.

■^IROSES-I^

ALL CLASSES AUD KINDS, BOTH OLD AND NEW.

Our Leading Specialty is still The Rose.

Our Aim, QUAllH iiM than Ouantitj, Absolutely NO INFEHIOH Varieties Grovs.

...NE^V ROSES...

ADMIRAL DEWEY, ... - gSO.OOperlOO

MAID OF HONOR, - ^^'„^S!;i!i'lU" . SI 5.00 per 100

First Advertised as Clara Darton,
Also Ten Imported Varieties, XEAS and HVBRID TEAS, Sis per loo.

GRAFTEW ROSES ON MANETXI.

rERLE
KAISERIN.

Sio.oo per xoo; $90.00 per zooo. As follows:
BRIDE BRIDESMAID

BEAUTV METEOR

YOUNG ROSES.

Prom 2\i inch pots. We have BEDDING and MAKKET varieties in large quantities, at
low prices, such as

CLOTHILDE SOVPERT -WHITE EA FRANCE WHITE B017CERE
DUCHESS OE AEBANV HERMOSA MOSEEEA

Ea ERAKCE WHITE MAMAK COCHET
And 50 otber aorta of the highest excellence and at very low prices. See list.

FORCING VARIETIES.

Id 2% inch pots. Very careful attention given to the forcing varieties in small sizes.
Clean, healthy and well rooted:

BR I re: and BRinKSMAID 4|2.50 per lOO ; S22.50 per 1000

KAISERIP*, NIHHBXOS, WOOTXOKJ 4,00 ^5>00

AIVIKRKCAN BEAVXV 5*00 '* 40. 00 "

Also 25 of the very best H . P*s, $4.00 per 100.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS!

Novelties of the year, and a closely pruned standard list. Height, time of flowering and bud
to tak. with each new sort are given in descriptions.

MEEE. EUCIE EAITRE, a perfect white »i2.oo per 100

MRS. BAER, yellow Mrs. Jerome Jones ito.oo "

HARRV NANZ, bronze Mrs. Jerome Jones 5.00 "

KEE DIT CH AMI'S AUR, grand white 35-00 "

MRS. BEUEBERGER, style of Ivory 20.00 "

MRS. O. P. B,4SSETT, yellow Mrs. Robinson 10.00 "

EADV EIT^^VVGRAM, earliest white, grand, Sept. 22 4.00 "

ECLIPSE, CHADWICK, MRS. TREMOR PARK, SILVER WED-
DING, MERRV XMAS. All the notables will be found in our list.

•^E :h:-a."ve

Two Grand NEW SALVIAS

One very dwarf, the other moderately dwarf, but with sprays of bloom 10 to 12 ins. long.

Two New French Russelias.

A New VARIEGATED EUPATORIUM, white flowers.

A large stock of Elegant CYCLAMEN in bloom.
Large stocks of ASPARAGUS, FERNS, PALMS, and a

General Assortment of Popular Plants.

Careful Packing and Fair Express Rates from Richmond

B. G. HIL-L- 5t CO.. Richtviond, Ind.

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138

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A ESTIMATES GIVEN ON ^

I R. C. CARNATIONS |

I THEMORRISFLORiLGO., Morris, III. %

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Ked"'ru?S..!lr„r.^;: CARNATIONS

For February and March delivery, following kinds:
Scott, Kose Queen, Peachbtow, h. McGowan for $1.25
tier 100 or $10.50 per lOOO. Emllv Plerson. Armazlndy,
Kohlnoor, Albertlnf. Bridesmaid for $1.50 per 100 or
113.50 per 1000. Met(-or. Daybreak. Morcflo, Flora
Hill, Jubilee, at $2,00 per lOO or $17.50 per 1000.

Mine. Salleroi GeruniuinN and Sn'aiusona
Galesifolia Alba, from 2^ in. pots, $1.75 per 100.
Fucbiast Tooted cuttings, best sixteen varieties,
from sand, $1.25 per 100.

LOGAN AVE.GREENHOUSES.DanvilieJll.

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CARNATIONS

White Cloud, Fibk Fly, Evhltna, Gold Nugget,
$.').00 per 100: $4(1.00 per 1000. Frskdom. $2 00 per 100;
$15.00 per lUOO; Jubilee, Flora Hill, $1."^ per 100;
$15.00 per 1000; Wsi. Scott, Kmily Pikrhon. Silver
Spray. $1.00 per 1(K); $7.50 per lOOO. Morkllo, Day-
break, $1.25 per 100 ; $10.00 per 1000.

Our cuttings are AI. We guarantee satlBfactlon, or
money refunded. Correspondence solicited.

Ths Stover Floral Co., Grandville, Mich.

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GET THE GENESEE IF YOU WANT THE BEST

Comraeri-inl \A'bite Carnation. Has with me
during Dec, Jan,, and so far In Feb'y uuUyielded
Silver Spray by nearly one-third; seems to be a con-
tinuous Dloomer, pure white, 2!^ in., no culls, does
equally well In light or heavy soil; have not lost a
plant out of 1600 planted, nor seen a single ease of stem
rot; strong grower. A few thousand to spare at the
low price uf $:t 50 per 100 ; $30.U0 per 1000.

Marie Loiii^^e Violetw, rooted runners, 50c. a 100.

Frenrb CaiinnN, mixed, mostly yellow, dormant,
$3.00 per 100. The above now ready.

inr. C. STROH,

Attica, I«. Y.

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•^eeeeeeeeeeeoeeeeeeeeoooeeeeeeeseeeeeoesoooeeeeoeee'^

Ji^c

err s Carnations..,,. noSusS |

All Carnation Ctrttings are sent out with ttie privilege of O

returning them at my expense if they are not found satis- »

factory on receipt and your money returned you in full. I p

have from one to five thoiisand stock plants of each of the 6

leading varieties and offer cuttings at very reasonable prices, g

NINE GOOD NOVELTIES! ♦ ♦ \

♦ TWENTY=FIVE STANDARD SORTS! \

you? o'rdeV.'.* *:"?" "'.'"!'"! ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. |

UiyiCLE WALTER "^"^^^ '^^ another one of Tidal 8

— __^_— ^^— ^^__^^^.^^_^^ Wave's many sports, and I pre- Q

sume it is the same and just as good as any of its other ones. I can vouch n

O for its goodness and that it is a scarlet sport from Tidal Wave. Rooted [O

8 cuttings can be had at $5.00 per 100, or $40.00 per 1000, either from [O

§ JOHN MLRCHIE, Sharon, Pa., or ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. |§

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NEW CARNATION

GOV.GRIGGS

SEEDUNQ OP
VAN LEEUWEN
ON DAYBREAK.

Strong, healthy grow-
er, free from disease of
all kinds, contimiouefree
bloomer with flowers
very erect onastiff stem,
18 to 20 in., flowers
similar in color to Day-
break, but much bright-
er, edge beautifully fim-
briated, guud shape and
with full center, and does
not burst, commands
the highest price8in>iew
Yorkfor novelties. Hav-
ing been grown by us
for the past four years
we can with confidenee
recommend it to the
florists of America as
one of the best, i! not
the best, light pink car-
nation ever sent out.
Orders are now being
booked for rooted cut-
tings to be delivered
In rotation.

PRICE:

$75 per 1000
$10 per 100
$2 per doz.

Cash with order from
unknown correspon-
dents. A personal In-
spection Invited.

HALEDON AVE.
NURSERY

JOSEPH TOWEU, - Paterson, N. J.

UAQtlon tlw Flortata* Bzohanctt whan writing.

giiTiiiniimmiiiiiiiiTiiiniiiii'iii'iiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiitiiiiinmiiimnmimimimimimiiitimimiiiig

New Fancy Carnation

SANDUSKY

FOR SALE BY

E. a. HILL & CO., - Richmond, Ind.

F. DORNER & SONS CO., La Fayette, Ind.
H. WEBER & SONS, = Oakland, Md.
W. E. LYNCH, - - - Chicago.

Rooted Cuttings, $2.00 per doz.; $10.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000.

Descriptive Price List Ready February. 15th.

One-half Natural Size.

W. E. HALL,

Clyde, Ohio.

ElUilllUlU

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illllimillilllimffl

Rooted Cuttings of New and
Standard

CARNATIONS.

SE^fD FOE PRICE LIST

WM. SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Penn.

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A SPECIAL BARGAIN

FOE THIS MONTH ONLY IN

CARNATION CUTTINGS.

Must be sold to make room.
Victor, $1.25 per 100, or $9.00 per 1000.
'William Scott, 76c. per 100 or $5.50 per 1000
Guarantee uo disease. Cash with order.

PARK NURSERY, Pottsville, Pa.

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150,000 GamatioijGiitiiQosM

White — Evelina 1. Hill, Genesee, McGowan'
Alaska. Pink — New York. Painted Lady, Victor'
Daybreak, Scott. Scarlet— Jubilee, Portia. Yellow
— Gold Nugget. Eldorado. Variegated — Bradt,
Payche, Armazindy, Vesper.

Boitom prices on your orders.
Send for price list.

WM. MURPHY, Sta. F, CINCINNATI, 0.

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OUR SPECIALTY

Rooted Cuttings of New
. VARIETIES OP . .

CARNATIONS.

Special prices to those who issue lists or buy
to seil again. Let us know what you are likely
to need, and get prices.

CEO. HANCOCK & SON,

Grand Haven, Mich.

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CARNATIONS

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

ELDORADO. M.OO per ICOO. SCOTT, $7.00 per 1000.
DAYBREAK, Jl.Ol) per 100 Now ready.
McGDWAJI, POKTIA, FLOKA HILL, In scaaon.

DOUBLE PEARL. TUBEROSE BULBS, first-
class, at $6.0U per lOUO.

CHAS. BL^CK, HIghtstowri, \h J.

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Must have room at
:once. GERAMUnS,

from3ioaj4 in. puts,
of the best kinds, mixed. Used by the wealthy
people of Trenton, N. J., past seuson. Now
ready foraiior4 in. pots, at $J.50perlC0; $20.00
perinOO. Rooted CuttinKS of

LIZZIE ncQOWAN CARNATIONS,

$7.UQ per 1000. CASH.

B. F. MUSCHERT, - - Penn Valley, Pa.

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BARGAIN=

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REINBERQ BROS. |

ROSES and CARNATIONS.

^9

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ROOTED CUTTINGS

rer 100

Meteor $1.,'')0

Bridesmaid .... 1.50

Bride 1.50

Perle 1.50

Kaiserin 2.00

ROSES.

Plants out of 2

Per 1000

$12.50

12.50

12.. 50

12.50

17.50 1

Inch Pots

Per 100

Bridesmaid .... $:i.oo

Bride 3.00

Perle 3.00

Meteor 3.00

Kasierin 3.50

Per UTO
$25.00

25.00
25 00
25.00
25.00

CARNATIONS

ROOTED
CUTTINGS.

Per'JOO
Wm. Scott .... $1.00
Nancy Hanks . . . 1.00
McGowan .... 1.00
Tidal Wave .... 1.00

Kohinoor 1.00

Argyle 4.00

Painted Lady . . . 3.00
White Cloud . . . 4.00
Evelina 3.00

Per 1000 Pernio PenOOO

$7.50 Jubilee $2.50 $20.00

7.50 Triumph 2.50 20.00

7.50 Mrs. McBurney . 2.50 20.00

7,.50 Flora Hill .... 1.50 12.50

7. .50 Mayor Pingree . . 1.50 12.50

35.00 Nivea 1.50 12.50

25.00 Daybreak .... 1.50 12.50

35.00 Armazindy .... 1.50 12 50

25.00 Alaska 1.50 12.50

Our plantH and euttingR are strong and well grown and free from disease.

ADDRESS

REINBERG BROS, si walSh^S^rSicAGd, ill

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February 11, 1899.

THe F-LORISTS'

rXCHHNGE.

139

New York.

The Market.

Owing to the very severe cold
weather thiH week, buhinepe has been uu-
satiHfiictory. Tlie thermometer Thursday
morning registered three degrees below
zero, which is the coldest experienced
so far this year, and the very life of the
flower business seems to be frozen out
of it. .Stock that is coming in is of good
quality, and though the shipments aie
probably not so large as they were last
week, still they have accumulated some-
what.

A few roses have arrived in a frozen
condition. The prices of roses in the spe-
cial and extra grMiles have suffered a
decline of about l-'ii per cent. .Special
Bride and Brldcsniaid being $10 a hun-
dred, extras, f8. and shorter stemmed
flowers can be bought at $3 per hun-
dred.

Excepting among the fancies, carna-
tions move very slowly, standard varie-
ties averaging .fl.50 per hundred and
fancies bringing $!i.

Orchids are not finding ready buyers,
and at present writing there is quite a
stock of Cattleya Trlante on hand; for
these ;!0c. each is asked, f'ypripediums
are quoted at from ^(i to 98 a hundred.

Daffodils are very plentiful, and $2 a
hundred is all that can be realized for
them. Roman hyacinths are so abun-
dant that good flowers of these have
been sold at $5 per thousand.

Ordinary- tulips are only bringing ¥1 a
hundred, and at this price even the stock
is far from being cleared up.

I,ily of the valley is a glut In the mar-
ket, and good long spikes can be bought
at jl per hundred.

Violets can be had at almost any
price, the present cold weathermilitating
against their sale. The best violets are
only bringing about 60c. a hundred.

Sweet peas find slow sale as a rule.
The.v average about 10c. a bunch.

Among the retailers business is quiet,
except in the line of decorations. For
the Assembly ball at the Waldorf, J. H.
Small & Sons had a white and green deco-
ration; this consisted of -wild smilax
and Harrisli lilies with garlands of Bride
roses.

L. Hart, 1000 Madison avenue, moved
into his present location last October.
The store here is finished off in elaborate
style. In the rear of the store is a green-
house well stocked with palms, etc., suit-
able for decorations. Business has been
very satisfactory.

With H. Hession, Madison avenue,
business is fair, all flowers selling fairly
well, tulips especially. Decorations for
parties, etc., are quite numerous. Bul-
bous flowers in pots and pans are now
being brought in. But the hyacinths, the
first batch forced, are not all that could
be desired ; some of the bulbs, when the
flower spike has got about two inches
above the soil, seem to cease growing
and will not develop further. This trou-
ble must, in some measure, be attributed
to a lack of vitality in the bulb, and it
seems to be pretty prevalent this year.

Herman Kuhn, 896 Sixth avenue, re-
ports business very good both in plants
and flowers. Spring plants are now
much in evidence and find ready sales.

At the Kosary, Fifth avenue, last h'at-
urday, a bunch of the now famous new
carnation Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson was
displayed in the window. Comparing
the flowers with those of some of the
fancy varieties sent into New York every
day. we cannot but think that New York
society people have been using, all Win-
ter, carnations that are in no way infe-
rior to the Mrs. Lawson. .Some extra
fine flowers of Cattleya Triana;, long
stemmed, and three to five blooms In a
cluster, were seen here. These were very
beautiful specimens and, with Adiantum
Farleyense, formed the principal decora-
tion for a dinner which occurred that
evening.

Jottings.

The larger sizes of Lilium aura turn
bulbs are very scarce this season. Deal-
ers In these say, that sizes over 11 inches
in circumference are almost impossible
to obtain.

Thos. Y'oung, Jr., Is confined to his
home with an attack of the grip.

.J. B. Nugent, Jr., has been sick two
weeks, but is again at business.

H. W. Baylis Is Improving, but it will
be some time before he will be able to
leave the house.

C. S. Ijoder, the secretary of the Na^
tional Florists' Board of Trade, wil-
startfor Chicago on Monday on a busil
ness trip tor the association.

The Farmers' Club of the American
Institute held its regular monthly meet-
ing Wednesday afternoon. Edwin C
Powell, of Poughkeepsie, N. Y., gave an
interesting talk on "Intensive Horticul-
ture." I'otatoes was one of the subjects
under consideration, and from the dis-
cussion that followed it seemed to be the
general opinion tliat for this crop plow
ing in stable manure in the Fall, and
using artlHcial fertilizer at planting
time, brougiit about best results.

Wni. Brennecke, of Evergreen, L. I.,
hafi on exhibition some new seedling
carnations which were very attractive.
No. ;!, a seedling of Bouton d'Or and
Bridesmaid, is a v'elvet.v crimson, with
the center inclining to magenta; flowers
of fair size, with a good stem; No. 2, a
seedling of McGowan and E. A. Wood, a
very delicate pleasing pink; No. 7, a pure
magenta, the flowers being rathersingle.
C. Besold, MIneola, L. I., showed a
bunch of Mrs. F. Joost carnations, and
an unnamed variety, a yellow streaked
with pure pink — a seedling from Eldo-
rado. Also Eunice, a long wiry stemmed
kind, with large flower, measuring
over three inches. The color might be
termed a cherry-rose, the flower is well
built and very full. Koslyn, also new, is
a bright rose-pink with good stem and a
fair sized flower. Lager & Hurrell, Sum-
mit, N. J., had an exhibit of choice
orchids, among them being cattleyas,
oncidiums, miltonias and laelias.

Henry King, representing Albert
Knapper, Frankford, Pa., was a visitor
this weekamong the leading retailstoies
in the interest of the Baby primrose as a
cut flower, to which purpose it evidently
lends itself admirably, on account of its
charming color, gracefulness, and lasting
qualities.

Club News,

The next regular meeting of the
Club will be held at the rooms, 27th
street and Broadway, on Monday, Feb-
ruary 13, IH'J'J, at 7:30 P. M. President
I'lumb has appointed the following com-
mittees for IH'J'J:

Committee of Award— W. A. Mauda,
H. A. Slebrecht and C. W. Ward. Two
others will be appointed at this meeting.
Committee of Essay and Entertainment
— W. .1. Stewart, J. P. Cleary and W. A.
Prosser. Legislative Committee— P.
O'Mara, J. N. May and John Morris, Mr.
Morris being appointed in place of
Charles H. Allen, resigned. The gold
medal will be presented at this meeting
to W. A. Manda, and the silver medal to
C. W. Ward. A committee will provide
a light collation and general entertain-
ment in honor of the Flatbush boys.

Boston.

Market News.

Business the past week has fallen
off a little. There is not that life to it,
northe brisk demand thathas been lately
experienced, and all without any per-
ceptible reason as just now, a week or
two before the commencement of the
Lenten season. Is generally a busy time.
This has caused a surplus In roses and
violets especially, although all kinds of
stock have felt it somewhat. Prices of
the poorer grades. Bride and Brides-
maid, have suffered, though the select
stock still brings about $16 a hundred
for finest, with very good grades at $10
and $12. The cheaper ones that a week
ago brought $6 to $8, now bring but
one half of those figures. Beauty, how-
ever, do better, and with Meteor are
generall.v cleaned up pretty well at
customary prices.

White and Daybreak carnations alone,
I might say, hold their own, there being
a fine demand for good qualities of both.
Some grades easily realize $2, extras
making $2.50 and a limited number of
specialsgolngashigh as $3. Red also do
well, averaging $2, extras bring $2.50.

Bulbous stock increases rapidly in
quantity and decreases in price. Princeps
and campernelles have made their ap-
pearance, adding variety to the already
long list of bulbs. The best Von Slon
now bring but $3 a hundred, many sell-
ing at a lower figure. Trumpets make
$3 and $4, the (Jolden Spur variety
bringing $o. Tulips, of good quality,
average $3, short-stemmed ones, $2;
Keizerkroon bringing $4, when of any
size. Romans and Paper Whites are still
over-abundant at $2 a hundred, while
Dutch hyacinths which are yet scarce,
make $4. Lilies fetch the usual prices.

Violets are druggy ; it is impossible to
get rid of many of them except at ex-
tremely low figures; 50c. to 60c. a hun-
dred is now a ruling figure for most that

are sold of good quality, though many
make but 35c. to 40c. and many more
at still lower figures.

Club Notes.

At the February meeting of the
Gardeners and Florists' Club after a
short business session, the members
listened to an address by Professor Wm.
P. Brooks of the Massachusetts Agricul-
tural College on "What Plants Feed
upon and liow to Feed them" which
created interest as It progressed, and
culminated in what might be called a
joint-debate between Professor Brooks
and Mr. Ward, who read, a paper before
the Club some little time ago, these gen-
tlemen holding radically different opin-
ions on some subjects, especially that of
the function of potash in the growth of
the plant. Mr. Ward, in his previous
address, claimed that soda can replace
potash as a necessity forthcbest growth
of a plant, an opinion, or claim, which
Professor Brooks absolutely denied,
though allowing that where potash can-
not be had in quantity and soda can,
the plant takes up more soda, but that
it Is absolutely necessary that it have
some potash. Professor Brooks says
that potassium Is one of the ten neces-
sary elements for the growth of plants,
the other nine being carbon, hydrogen,
oxygen, nitrogen, sulphur, phosphorus,
sodium, magnesium and iron; or, in
other words, that free oxygen, plenty of
water, four acids and four bases were
necessary, naming the t jllowing acids-
carbonic, nitric, sulphuric and phospho-
ric; and for bases, compounds of potas-
sium, sodium, magnesium and iron. He
went on to show where these were to be
obtained and whatfunctions they served.

At the conclusion of the address both
Professor Brooks and Mr. Ward argued
at length on the opinions each held on
this subject, both citing various experi-
ments they had performed or had seen
performed to give strength to their argu-
ments.

President Nicholson of the American
Carnation Society made a brief plea for
a large attendance at the coming Con-
vention, stating the arrangements that
had been made for the comfort of the
visitors both en route and in Philadel-
phia.

An invitation from the New York Flor-
ists' Club to attend their banquet was
received and read, and the secretary in-
structed to accept the invitation with
thanks, and tender regrets that a large
attendance from the Club was not avall-
bie.

Among the many visitors in town last
week were noticed C. B .Weathered, W.
A. -Manda, C. H. Allen, Walter Mott and
I'. J. Donahue, Lenox.

F.J. N.

Toronto.

Trade News.

We have had a few nice sunny days,
and business has felt the effect of the
good weather. Stock, especially roses
and carnations, has been in short sup-
ply. Violets, tulips, daffodils, etc., are
very plentiful and ([uite fill the gap, ex-
cepting for funeral work. White flowers
are scarce and the demand has been very
good. The plants of most of our smaller
growers of roses and carnations are
rather off crop, the warm da.vs are much
needed b.v the violet men, for, 1 think,
there has never before been so many of
the little blue favorites in sight here be-
fore; some houses are quite a show of
color. T. M.

Baltimore.

The Market.

There is demand for all classes of
stock; nothing is plentiful. Roses are
coming in a little better than they have
been doing. Carnations are keeping
fairly plentiful. Violets are in demand.

Tlie Pot Couibiue.

Some of the growers around this
city are much troubled over the combine
of the large potteries of the country.
Prices have advanced and freight rebates
have been discontinued. When will the
florists combine? Can't do it is the
answer. The awakening is at hand.

Notes.

Mr. Binder Is improving. We all
hope to see him out at an early date.
Edwin A. Seidewitz.

Carnation Convention.
When In Philadelphia call in and see
H. BA YERSDORFER & CO. Adv.

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from flats, twlco traiiHpIurilcd, In four true cuIufh,
$a,(iO per lUO. J25.U(t per UH)0, e-xpreas prepaid.

CliiiieHe I'ritiiroHeH, from flatB, $150 per 100.

1ll,U0U <;eraniiiiiiM. I)l>l. OrHiit, S. A. Nutt, La
Favorite, Gloire de Kraiice. etc., our Belectlun, ^.00
per 100; US 00 per UKH)

CnuiiR (I^uriiiaiJtl. Mme. ('rozy, Alplionse Bouvler,
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Cyclamen (■lieanieuiii, fUUKi per uxt. Pnlnis,

Latania IJorbunica, 4 lii,, :;5 ets. (.'aeli; Areca Lutescens,
4 In., S5 cts. eacli (■ei-niiiiiiiiH, iiett bedding vars.,

2 In. pots. »2.i.1i per llli; tiruOjirr MAI Carniilious,
rooted cultlDfiB, Mrs. I'~Ipher, ftlcGowan. Scott, Alaska,
Feacb Blow. Cart ledge, and Tortla, fl.OO per luO; $7.50
per lUOU; Flora Hill. flO.OO per luOO. AHpiirnKU8
riumosusKamis, 3 In,. $H.liU per 100. Ni-|iui'i>lei>iM
Corduta (_ompactii, best sword fern. 2 In.. »5.0U per HXl;

3 In.. *8.0U per 100. C'oleus, red and yellow, rooted
cuttings, 75 ctB. per lUO.

CiliO. M. i^^lTHA.'PiB, Ke^wton, M. J.

Mention the Plorlsta' Elxchanee when wrltlQc

FINE HEALTHY^ STOCK CHEAP.

Per ILO

Sweet AlyfBiiin. double. 2H Id. pots $2 lO

ChryHnnilieiiiunitit ntw and fitund^rd vara. 4 Ml

Geraniui. »* di iible Urant. ^i-^ m. pots 2 10

'* Sucw on the Mouniain. 2^ in. pote 2 SO

Hel iof rope, finest d-ik. 2!^ in. pots 2 50

}^alviii. New Clara Becniaii. tine plante 2 lO

ColeuB, VerBch ffeltil and Golden Uedder.... 2 00
CASH WITH OKDBR PLEASE.

NICHOLAS AMOS, Crestline. O.

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Strong, hf-althy. TWO YEAB OLD OUT-
DOOR GROWN BOSKS. 5U Btandard var-
ieties, guaranteed tiiie to name. Special rates
to florists and wholesale trade. Write for prices

JUANITA ROSE FARM, Atlanta. Ga.

J. C. BUCnER, Manager. P. O. Box 187.
Mention the Plorlsta* Kxchaji^ when wrlttng.

mall o[ Honor

fj

THE NEW ii
ROSE

BETTER THAN BRIDESHAID. Plants in 214
in. pots, reaily lor aeuvery. Price, $I5.(J0 per
lOU, 50 at 100 rate; $125 per 1000, 25U at lOUO rate.
ROOTED CUTTINGS CARNATIONS. Write for
varieties and prices, l^ 'Terms Cash, or sat-
isfactory relerence with order.

E. G. Gillett.V.r^'a'.rsdVTr-er,: Cincinnati, 0.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

CARNATIONS

Rooted cuttings from sand or trans-
planted plants. Good, clean, healthy
stock. Have the followiiig varieties
in quantity

SCOTT. ALBERTINA, HELEN KELLER,
CAKTLEDGE, FLORA HILL, McGOWAN.

The following varieties In limited numbers.
LILT DEAN. NEW YORK, MRS. BRADT,

TRIUMPH, GOLD NUGGET,

BRIDESMAID, BON TON, FIREFLY,
MRS. McBURNEY, LOIS C. HAETTEL

Correspondence solicited.

H. D. ROHRER, ISl Lancaster, Pa.

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Qamtm EMPRESS

Swayne's new Giant Crimson. Strong, cool-giown,
well-rooted cuttings, $3.00 per 100; |25.00 perlOW).

UADnV DIMI/C Shestsorts. (For lletof sort?
nnnU I ril1l\0 see page ae, last issue.)
Rooted cuttings, ll.OO per 100 ; *8.00 per 1000.

f*ni PIIQ Immense stock of well-rooted cuttings,
Ij U L. C U O Golden Bedder, Red Verse haffel til.
Yellow VerBchaffeltll, Mrs. F. Sanders, and 30 othei
standard sorts. Our Colons are nb^oliitcl)' free
Iroui Meuly Bur, 75 cts. per lOO; *;5.00per IOUO.
UITI IflTDrtDP ^ heat sorts, well-rooted cut.
n&L.IU I nUrC tings, $100 per lOO; *8per llOO
pcy RCf^niUIAQ-^' '"^st sorts, labeled, strong,
n t A D tU U n IMO wcil-eBlabllshed young plants
from sand bed, *l i<\i per M); $1:1.50 per lOOO. illsed,
^[.'2b per 100; jJll.iin p.-r hhH).

FLOWERING BEGONIAS gJS,' '&

per liH.i; Ilil.tNjper lOOO.

VPRRPNA P'^Qts. 25 varieties, mammoth strain:
■^•■'*^«"^ labeled, by express, $2.00 per 100.
$18.00 per 1000. Rooted Cuiiinjrs, labeled, no rust.
well rooted, 75 cents per 100, Jti.Ou per HJOO.

At 100 rates ^ve ship by mail, postpaid.

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.

A. B. DAVIS & SON, Purcellville, Va.

(Near Wasliinnlon, D. C.)
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140

The Florists* Excht^nge.

We make the growing of Roses a specialty, and carry
an immense stock of them, having two millions

now on hand. You are invited to inspect this stock.
Our aim is to give value for value. We wish to
merit the full confidence of every customer we have.
It is this method of dealing that has built our trade
up in the few years we have been in business, until
we lead the world in Roses.

The Following Varieties at $3.25 per 100, or $30.00 per 1000.
25 at 100 Rates; 250 at 1000 Rates, or 50c. per do2.

Bertha Clavel

Beaute Inconstant

Belle Siebreeht

Climbing Perle

La France
Devoniensis
Malmaison
Meteor
■White Pet

Clara Watson

Crimson Rambler

Christine de None

Crown Princess Victoria

Champion of the World

Caroline Goodrich

Devoniensis

Duchess of Albany

Dr. GriU

Empress China

Golden Gate

General R. E. Lee

Helen Cambier

Hermosa

Isabella Sprunt

Kaiserin Victoria

La France

La Marque

Luciole

Meteor

Mosella

Maman Cochet

Media

Mary Washington

Marechal Niel

Mme. Fernet Ducher

Pink Rambler

Mrs. Degraw

Perle des Jardins

Princess Venosa

Striped La France

Sunset

Souv. de Mme. E. Verdier
de Cath. Guillot
de Pres. Carnot
de la Malmaison

Sylph

Tri. de Fernet Pere

Viscountess Folkstone

White Rambler

White La France

W A. Richardson

White Maman Cochet

Yellow Rambler

The Following Varieties at $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000.
25 at 100 Rates; 250 at 1000 Rates; 40c. per doz.

Aline Sisley

America

Adam

Andre Schwartz

Anna OlUvier

Agrippina

Apolline

Aurora

Bella

Bougere

Beauty Greenmount

Bon Silene

Bridesmaid

Beauty Stapleford

Clothilde Soupert

Cath. Mermet

Cloth of Gold

C. de Frigneuse

C. Eva Starhemberg

Chas. Legrady

Cornelia Cook

CeUne Forestier

Carmine Pillar

Claire Carnot

Chas. RivolU

Coquette de Lyon

C. Riza du Pare

David Fradel

Douglas

Duchess de Brabant

Ernest Metz

Etoile de Lyon

General Tartas

Homer

Henry M. Stanley

James Sprunt

Jules Finger

La Princess Vera

La Sylphide

Louis Richard

Lucullus

Mme. Eli Lambert

Mme. H. Defresne

Mme. Welehe

Mme. Schwaller

Mme. C. Berthod

Mme. P. Kruger

Mme. S. Cochet

Mme. J. Schwartz

Mme. Lambard

Mme. Martha Bourg

Mme. Hoste

Mme. C. Kuster

Mme- Margottin

Mme. P. Labonte

Mme. de Vatrey

Marie Guillot

Marie Van Houtte

Marquis de Viviens

Mons. Furtado

Marion Dingee

Maurice Boviere

Mignonette

Ophirie

Papa Gontier

Princess HohenzoUern

Princess Sagan

Pink Daily

Prem. Charrissiens

Queens Scarlet

Beve d'Or

B Marie Henrietta

Snowflake

Safrano

The Queen

The Bride

Vis. Wautier

White Bon Silene

White, Daily

Waban

ZeUa Pradel

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Grafted Roses for Winter Forcing:.

Read befurejhe Philadelphia Flvtists' Club, Feb-
ruary 7, IS'ja, by Alex. B Scott.

The subject assigned to me this even-
ing is one of special interent to every rose
grower, and my decided preference for
grafted roses for winter-forcing is the
result of my own experience. Five j'ears
ago I was an enthusiastic advocate Of
roses on their own roots. My experi-
ments up to this time, however, had not
been with the winter-forcing varieties,
but with the general list of tea and hy-
brid tea roses used in the mailing rose
business. In 1895, the Messrs. Dickson,
of Belfast, induced me to try some dor-
mant eyes of the winter-forcing varie-
ties, and from these 1 had splendid re-
sults. Unfortunately, the mortality of
these dormant eyes inserted in manetti
stoclss was more than one-half, and the
following year we started grafting. The
varieties grafted and tested side by side,
were American Beauty, Kaiserin Augusta
Victoria, Perle des Jardins, Bride, Brides-
maid and Liberty. The grafted Ameri-
can Beauty grew much stronger than
those on theirown roots during July and
August, but by January 1, the own root
plants were the best.

Kaiserin Augusta Victoria grafted
stocli took the lead from the start, and
although both were the same size when
planted, by September 1 the grafted
stock looked from 12 to 18 inches taller
than the own root plants. From Sep-
tember, to January 1 we cut moie than
double the quantity of flowers from the
grafted stock, and the Bowers had much
longer stems, and were of better quality.

I do not think that Perle des Jardins
takes kindly to the manetti stock; it
was more difficult to graft, and when
planted out, grew no better than plants
of equal size grown on their own roots.

The grafted stock of Bride and Brides-
maid and the own root plants, were
grown in the same house and on the
same tables; the dlHerence in the growth
was so marked that nearly every visitor
to our place noticed it. The grafted
plautssent up more strong canes from
the base of the plant, and the flowers
had Btitferand longer stems, and as a
whole, were larger, although some of
the own root roses produced flowers
equally as large as the grafted plants.

Liberty. — I may be pardoned if I state
that this new crimson rose is a favorite
of mine, and I believe that when intro-
duced. It will have a great future. I
planted both grafted plants, and those

ROOTED CUTTINGS

GeraDiums, best double and single vara., $2 per 100.

Fuchsia, Viiica VarieRata, Dbl. Petunia,
LeinoD Verbena. Swaiusona, Rose Gera-
nium, at |i. super lOO.

Geraniuni Itlars, atSOcts. per doz.

Moon Vines, at 25 cts. per doz.

Aeeratuui, Dwarf, White and Blue, at 75 cts. per 100.

Sweet AlyHsuui, Heliotrope, Chrysanthe-
luunis, at $1.00 per 100.

CarnationH. McGowan, Scott, Daybreak, Eldorado,
at $1.00 per 100.

C'oleua, Verscbafleltil and Golden Bedder, at 75 cts.
per 100.

Stock Plants of Chrysnntkemums, Bonnaffon.

Wblte Ivory. Glory of tbe Pacltlc, Bergmann,

Lincoln, at $)i.00 per doz.
Dwarf Aseratuin, white and blue, and Sn'ect

Alyssuni, from l^ Inch pots, at $2.00 per 100.
Cash with order, please, or WILL EXCHAKGE for

rooted cuttlnga or small plants of Bridesmaid, Perle
I and American Beauty Roses or Itt'd Alternanthera.

JOHN RECK, Bridgeport, Conn.

Mention the Florists' Exctiaji^e when writing.

on their own roots, side b.v side, and the
difference in favor of grafted stock was
as great as in Bride and Bridesmaid.

When I started theseexperinieuts 1 was
in doubt as to which would be the most
profitable, but after a year's trial, I be-
came a strong advocate of growing
roses for winter-forcing on luanettl
stocks, excepting only American Beauty
and Perle des Jardins. In starting my
new plant at Sharon Hill last Spring, I
believed so thoroughly in grafted stock,
that I used nothing else in planting
Bride, Bridesmaid, Kaiserin Augusta
Victoria, Liberty, Souvenir du President
Carnot, and a lew Madame Hoste and
Mrs. P. Morgan. So far, I have had no
cause to regret my decision. I planted
all grafted roses, because from my own
experiments, and from watching the
stock of a few large rose growers,! came
to the following conclusions :

First, grafted roses will make strong,
vigorous plants much quicker than own
root roses.

Second, they produce as many, if not
more flowers, and the flowers grade
from 25 to 50 per cent, more extras and
firsts than own root roses.

Third, theroots are comparatively free
from disease, and so far, on lilting our
grafted plants, I have failed to discover
any evidences of eel worm.

Fourth, grafted roses have more
vitality than own root roses. I have
always been a believer in the blood of a
rose, and several years ago, when grow-
ing youug roses in large quantities, as
soon as 1 saw the vitality of a rose
weakeuing, 1 always changed the stock,
either in propagating from field-grown
•Southern roses, or in Importing fresh
stock from liurope. This question of
vitality is true to-day of our wiuter-forc-
Ing roses, and by grafting roses on ma-
netti stock the vitality is quickened, and
with each succeeding year the standard
of growth can be kept up without having
to change our stocks.

Grafted roses do well either on benches
or in solid beds. Personally I prefer the
latter, as I believe they will carry over
to the second and third year better than
wheu planted on benches. In planting,
1 always keep the union below the sur-
face of the soil, and if planted on benches,
the soil should be an inch deeper than for
own root stock.

Stocks.— 1 have tried different varieties
of stocks, and 1 believe the manetti is
best adapted for our purpose. Koses
grafted on the English briar have with
me a decided tendency to go to sleep lu
midwinter. The claim for the Polyantha
multiflora stock was that roses grafted
upon it would produce flowers of a more
perfect flnish than upon any other stock.
With me, the roses grafted upon it did
not grow as vigorously as upon the ma-
netti, and the flowers were hardly as
good.

In using manetti stocks, we cannot get
too good an article, as we have loo
much at stake to risk a poor stock, or
one that will throw up suckers and
weaken the vitality of the plant. All the
cuttings of manetti stocks should be
thoroughly eyed before they are rooted,
to prevent suckers from coming up. To
do this properly, more time and expense
has to be jjut on it, and they are there-
fore higher in price than French stocks
that are not disbudded. Last year I
purchased a few thousand at one-half
the price I usually pay for first-class
stock. I only grafted two hundred of
them, as tiiey averaged from two to
four suckers a piece in the grafting cases.
The latest facts about " Grafted Roses
for winter-forcing" are that they have
come, and have come to stay. Most of
the live and progressiv rose growers
are either growing them now, or will
plant them for the next season's bloom.

GRAFTED ROSES

Make Money by Starting Right.

GRAFTED ROSES will produce from 2.5 to 50 per cent, more extra and first grade blooms
than own root Hoses. To accomplish this however, vou have to start right with gilt
edged Rose olons, properly grafted on the best Manetti stock. Before placing vour
order for grafted Roses we would Invite an inspection ot our Roses at Sharon Hill. We use
the best selected Manetti stock from -Messrs. Alexander Dickson & Sons, of lieltast Our
grafting is done by men ot experience, and the wood ot the different varieties ot Roses Is
selected |>erKonally from exceptionally well grown and well ripened Rose plants. The
»ii'i-L".?.'^^~ii*VJ'?'*''*^ VICTORIA, BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, SOUV. dU
SS-^L"**^^^ CARNOT MRS. PIERPONT MORGAKi, and MADAM
HOSTE. To secure our best sto-k, ORDGR AT ONCK, as we fill in rotation, and
March Is the last grafting niontli.

PRICES:— From SVa inch pots, SlO.OO'per 100; »90.00 per 1000.

payYo^rThrpTa'nTs on^'heS;st*?„rorfi;Ters!"'Address''' ''""'' "'" '"'"'' ^°" "•''' ""^ *'^'^°

ROBERT SCOTT & SON. Sharon Hill, Del. Co., PA.

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February 11, 1899.

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SMILAX PLANTS

Out of 2}4 In. pois, good
plaiitB, |l super 100.
Also Cbry MUD 111 cm 11 III stuck plaots. Yellow
Major BonDaffui), 11.75 per doz , J^.tjO pi-r iui', and oilier
leading vara. C'ni-iiiilion C'ullinurNof Alliertini, the
largest and best pfuk Carn;ition iiiciiltiviiltmi. J1.5U per
lUO. CONVKKSE UUEENHOUSKS. Wkhstkr, Mass.

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y&in Rn^F^ Kooted cuttings

BRIDE and
UTERN&NTHERiS

E. I. RAWLINGS,

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$1.25 per luO.

Red and Tellow, 50c. per 100;
$4.00 per 1000.

- Quakertown, Pa.

Exchange when writing.

IF YOU NEED ROSESS

8end us your lint tor prices.

THEC.A.REESERCO.

URBANA, OHIO,
^rbolesale Rose Groovers.

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20,000 ROOTED ROSE CUTTINGS

NOW READY. Meteor. I'erle, La France, *1 25 a 100;
112.00 a 1000. 'MaUlaud Briile. Jl.25 a 1011; $11,00 a 1000.
CARNATIONS. McGuwan. Scott, $1.00 per 100;
$7.50 per KXX). Daybreak, Portia, $1.00 per 100: $9 00
per 1000. Wfll trade some f o.- flrBt-clasB Pansles. Trana-
planted stock. Cash with order.

J. J. LAMPERT, King St.. Xenia, O.

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■ ROBT. CRAIG & SON, S

s gosEs, pgims, grotons, ;

5 ...CARNATIONS.. S

■ and Novelties In Decorative Plants, ■

jj Market and 49th Sts., PHILADELPHIA, PA. JJ
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Bassett & Washburn's

ROOTED CUTTINGS OF

i/V^^i^^^V*^^^^,

ROSES AND
CARNATIONS

S^^^»^^^^^^^i»^»^>^>i^^-

Are as Good as can be Grown and Free from Any Disease.

We shall have a nice lot of PLANTS later.
Place your orders early if you wish the best.

We Guarantee what we say.
Orders filled in rotation.

BASSETT & WASHBURN,

Greenhouses and Residence,
HINSDALE, ILL.

Long Distance 'Phone No. 10.

Store, 88 Wabash Ave.,
^ CHICAGO, ILL.

Long Distance 'Phone Main 223.
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ROSES.

100 lOOO

Meteor $l.r>0 »12..'-.0

Uridesniald 1.50 12.50

Bride 1.50 12.50

I'erle 2.00 17 50

Kaiserln 2 0.) 17.50

CARNATIONS.

I' I N K . 100 1000

■rriiiiiiijh $1.50 $12.50

Wrn. Scott 1.00 7.50

Painted l.ady 4.00 35.00

Daybreak 1.50 12.50

ArKVle 4.00 35 00

.Mm. Frances JooBt. .1. 00 50.00

McBurney 1.50 12.50

RED.

Dazzle 4.00 35.00

.Tubllee 2.00 17.50

Portia 1.00 7.50

Bon Ton 4.00 35.00

MAROON.

Empress 4.00 35.00

WHITE.

Flora Hill 1.50 12.50

Mary Wood 5.00 40.00

The largest aea best White Carnation
that Is grown. Has a strong stiff stem
and a coDstant bloomer. Sell in the
market to-day tor nearly double any
other White Carnation we handle.

Evelina 4.00 3.'). 00

White Cloud 4.00 85.00

VARIEGATED-White and Red.

Mrs. Geo. Bradt 5 00 40.00

Psvche 4.00 35 00

Armazindy 2 00 17.50

YELLOW.

Mayor Pingree 2 00 17.50

Gold Nugget 6.00 50.00

Is your Adv. in this Number?

Crimson Rambler

ALSO LOGAN BERRY TIPS.

THE COISARD & JOI>(ES

We have a few hundred extra strong rambler roses, with
heavy fibrous roota, could not be better. In two sizes.

CP.tMSON R.IMBLER, $15 and $18 per 100. TELLOW
P.AMBLKU, $10 and $15 per 100. WHITE RAMULER,
$10 and $12 per 100. PINK RAMBLER, $10 and $12 per 100.

ORDER QDICK IF TOD WANT THEM.

COMPANY, ^West Grove, Pa.

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3 feet, $7.50 per loo.
MAGNA CHARTA

YELLOW RAMBLER,

and PAUL NEYRON, $8.00 per loo. Also a fine assortment in cellar
for immediate shipment of HARDY ROSES.

Japanese flaples, 15c. Deutzia Gracilis, 5c.

HIRAM T. JONES, Union County Nurseries, ELIZABETH, N.J.

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Bridesmaid
..Excelled..

BV THIS NEW ROSE v^nvnssnxvSSSSSSSSSk

iTmmQmii3rfffffff.f.fff.r.rff

OF

jjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjUUUUUUlUC

FORMERLY CALLED

MI53 CLARA BARTON.

This is 11 sport from Catherine Mermet.

After rigid tests during the last two years,
we are able to state:

I — That its color is a rich, glowing pink, darker

than Bridesmaid.
II — That it is an excellent keeper, and sells over

the counter better than Bridesmaid.
Ill — That it is a most prolific bloomer with all

perfect buds.

Plants in 2% inch pots ready tor delivery after
February 1.

PRICE: $15 per 100; SO at 100 rate;

$125 per 1000; 250 at 1000 rate.

HOFFMEISTER FLORAL CO.

813 Elm St, CINCINNATI, OHIO.

—ALSO FOK SALE BV —

E. G. HILL & CO., F. R. PIERSON CO.,

Richmond, Ind. Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N.Y.

PPillVIROSES

In full blooiii. !:ir^-e lluwcrine. bc^uitlfiil rulors.
Extra flue plants, Iruiii 5 lucli pots. $S.Ou per lUU.

CABH WITH ORDER.

MRS. M. CAVANAUGH. - Ionia, N. Y,

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ROOTED CUTTINGS

Low Prices lor Cash. Transplanted in Soil.

Cai-nnliou»4, Scott and McGowaD, $100 per 100
$7.50 per 1000. Jb ucbMiaH. double and single, named
Lobelia, C. l*. Gem; Salvia, Bonfire nnd Splen
dens; Paris Daisies, yellow and white, giant;
Heliotrope, In vars. ; (■leckonia Vaviedaln,
each, $1.00 per 100; AKeratuiii, dwarf white and
dwarf blue. 60 cts. per loO; PrlncesB Paulina, splendid
novelty, blue and white In same flower, flue for bed-
ding. fii.OO per 100.

PI AMTQ €yclnnieu Persicum giennteum,

ri-nil I O |;2.50 per 100. by mall; $-20.00 per lOOO,
by express. No comnion stock this, but the genuine
article. Strong plants lu 3)4 Inch pots, In bud, $7.(.X)
per ICO. Dracaena Indivi^a. fine plants, 4 Inch
pots, $5.00 per 100 ; 3 Inch pots, $3.00 per 100.

Geraniiiiiis, I'ouble sorts, 2 In. pots, $l..'>() per 100

KudbecKia. (Golden *;io\v, $;.MiO per 100.

(.'oreopMis. liar vest ftloon, $1 CO per 100.

Otakeite Oranges, 4 In. pots, flO.Ooper 100.

ECDVCD BerrlmanSt. and D..A|,fuM II V
■ rnitn) New Lots Ave. DrOOKiyil, ll.f ■

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ROOTED CUTTINGS BY MAIL

35 Double Petunias 35

A Dew departure in raisinj? cuttings,
all propagated from this year's seed-
lings; make better and stronger plants;
strong well roo'od cuttings, $1.1^5 a 100.
I saw the bloom of Mr. Biighes Double Petunias, and
for Bize, color and markings, they were very flue.

Phlla., Pa. IlKNBy F. MiCHKLL.

PETUNIA QRANDIFLOUA, 10 choice Per
varieties selecttd from many hundreds lOU.

of plants $1 26

IVY GERANIUM, 12 varieties 1 50

AHUTILON, 4 varieties 1 50

HELIOTROPE. 8 varieties 1 UO

STROBlLANTHE-1 100

GAZANIA SPLENDENS 1 BO

FUCHSIAS, Svarietips 1 00

TRADESCANTIA VEHSICOLOK 150

ZEIiKINA 75

SEGAR PLANT 75

BEGONIAS, flowering, incl. Hunnewell.. 1 50

AGERATUM, white and blue 75

AGERATUM, Princess Pauline (novelty). 2 00

PLANTS
MTOSOTIS, Elizabeth Fanrobert. 3 in.... $2 50

GENISTAS, 3 and 4 in. pots $5 00 and 10 00

MOON VINES, Smith's Hybrid, seedlings
from 3 in. pots 2 00

CASH WrrH ORDER, PLEASE.

GEO. J. HUGHES, - Berlin, N. J.

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Contents.

Books Received Ii6

Briefs for Busy Florists . . . .128
Carnation Society, American . . 133
Carnations

Manures 133

Noteson Recent I u trod actions (111 us) lJJ-133
The Lawsun Challenge .... li'Z

Correspondence 127

Echoes FKOU THE Alleys . . . .147

FXRKS 128

Men We Meet, The:

H. Weber, (Portrail) 134

N. Y. Florists' Club Dinner . . .143

Nursery Department 138

Obituary:

Harry Prince (Portrait), John Lee. . 128

Plants and Flowers 146

Roses, Grafted, for Winter Forcinq . 14U

Seed Trade Report 136

Sprayer, An Improved . . . .138
Trade Notes:

Biltimore, Boston, New York, Toronto. 137
Madison, N. J., Newport, R. I., Pough-

keepsie 144

Ottawa 146

Cincinnati, St. Louis 147

Chicago. Philadelphia . . . .150
Indiaoapolifl, Pittsburg .153

CARNATION SUPPLEMENT.
With tbis uu tuber every subscriber
should receive a two page supplement
containing illustrations of eight carna-
tion novelties.

fillflliii 1| BUSK

Wilmington, Del. — H. P. Potter
opeued a flower store here, February 1,
in connection witli his greenhouses.

Camisridge, Mass.— Shaw Brothers
have sold their business to John Hus-
band.

.Jamaica Plain, Mass.— Messrs. William
H. Jordan and Edward A. Shannon
have entered into partnership, and they
wili jointly conduct the florist business
formerly operated by Mr. Jordan. The
firm has purchased the stock and leased
the greenhouses owned by the late A.
Piget on Center street, Central Station.

The annual meeting of the Hampden
County Horticultural Society, held Feb-
ruary ;i, was quite an enthusiastic affair
and a nuinher of plans for a good year
were diseuBsed. At the next meeting, on
thefirst Friday in .March, thesociety pur-
poses to hear a lecture by W. P. "Pae-
cock, of Atco, N. J., the expert
grower of dahlias. These offtcers were
chosen: President, C. I>. Simons; first
vice-president. George H. Wells; secre-
tary, Charles L. Burr; treasurer, Joseph
Aumer.

A neat thing in retail advertising are
the booklets being distributed by the
Kosebank rireenhouses of \V. A. McFad-
den, Cincinnati. While useful to the re-
cipient for the information they contain,
they also act as advertisements to the
disseminator.

The Lawson Challenge.

JVk. Lawson Accepts the FLORISTS' EXCHANGE Suggestion and
Submits His Terms of Competition.

LAWSO.V, WEIDENFELD & Co.,

bankers & BROKERS.

Boston, February 9, 1890.
Ti> the Editor Florists' Exchange.

I regret that my absence from the city has delayed my answer to your interesting
letter of 1st instant.

As the time is limited before the meeting of the American Carnation Society at
Philadelphia, will you kindly take charge of and make whatever arrangements are
necessary for the competition.

I heresvith agree to pay over to the owner of the carnation which shall be adjudg-
ed to be equal to the Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson carnation tbesum of Five Thousand
Dollars ($5,000) upon the following terms and conditions :

First — The competition shall take placeatthenextannualmeetingof the American
Carnation Society to be held February 16 and 17, 1899.

Second— If my prize is not awarded at this competition the competition shall be
renewed at the succeeding annual meeting of this Society in 1900, at which time, if
my prize has not been awarded, 1 reserve the right to withdraw my offer.

Third — The judges are to be three in number, one selected by the .Vmerican Carna-
tion .Society, one selected by me and the third named by these two.

Fourth — The payment of the prize of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) to be made
by me to the successful competitor upon the presentation to me, by him or his duly
authorized agent, of the certificate of award and the transfer to me of all plants
owned or controlled by him and a full title to the ownership of the flower and the
right to name it or to rename it if it has already been named (that is, as it has been
said that?5,000iM an enormousprlce to pay for any carnation which has not already
become known and largely advertised, it is understood and agreed by all competi-
tors, that in the event of their being awarded the sum of $5,000, they will part with
their ownership in the name of the winning carnation, in other words I will not be
offering a premium of $5,000 to destroy the large investment that I have already
made in the carnation I now own, but instead will be offering .^5,000 for another
carnation the equal of the one I now own).

That no misunderstanding may arise as to my desire, I will say, it is now my
intention to present the Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson carnation to the City of Boston,
with a proper fund for its propagation, for the benefit of her hospitals and public
institutions, and to also present in the same way and for the same purpose the carna-
tion which I may acquire through this competition.
Fifth — The carnation eligible forthiscompetition must be pink in color.
Sixth — In judging, the value ot points must be in the following order:

First— Color (light pink or what is known as the cerise shade to be the
starting or perfection point, due weight is to be given to the color that is
most attractive and brilliant under artificial light).
Second — Size of flowers.
Third — Length and strength of stem.

Fourth — Habit, calyx must not split, commercial value, freedom from dis-
ease, propagation whether free, and freedom of flowering.
Seventh — Each lot for competition must consist of one hundred blooms.
I trust the above conditions will be clear and satisfactory as I am only an ama-
teur and have had no time to consult Mr. Galvin or Mr. Fisher. I may have made
omissions which to your professional growers may seem serious, still, j'ou may assure
would-be competitors that I will be liberal in the interpretation of anything that is
open to question, as my only intention is to eueourage the bringing forth of some-
thing as beautiful as the Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson carnation if any such exists and
to secure the same for the purposes set out above.

Vou can also say to your readers that as the time is very limited in which to
secure a judge to represent me, I must almost of necessity select some one of our
local experts, and as there is naturally more or less friendly jealousy arising from
the prestige which has justly come to Mr. Galvin thi-ough this pretty flower, I appeal
to all who have charge of the competition, at which will be decided the merits of
this beautiful flower which has already become very dear to me, to do full justice in
the matter.

Thanking you for the kind interest you have shown, believe me,

Yours truly, Thomas W. Lawson,

By Charles C. Clapp, Sec'y.

Barely In time for this week's issue (Friday forenoon) comes Mr. Thomas W.
Lawson's answer to the letter we addressed him after the receipt of his offer of
January 28.

Mr. Lawson formulates terms of competition which, whllethev may scarcely prove
acceiJtable to some fortunate grower so situated as to be able to spcure the'desired
number of select blooms from a limited quantity of plants, is a distinct back-down
from his offer published in last week's paper and which we here reproduce for pur-
poses of comparison.

Mr. Lawson's Challenge of Last Week.

» • » in my opinion there is not in New York or any other part of America
the equal of the Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson carnation. If there is, kindly cause
it to be produced, and I will pay its grower $3,000 for a sin-jle flower, not
plant, and in addition. If he has 8,000 plants, I will purchase the entire
flower, products and rights, and will pay $30,000 for them. Again, it anyone
will grow a carnation finer than the Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson anytime before
February 1, 1000, I will pay to him the sum ot $5,O0O as a prize.

It will be noted in the above communication that Mr. Lawson offers $5 000 for
one single bloom which will equal a bloom of Mrs. Thomas TV. Lawson carnation
All growers will readily appreciate the difference between a competition of single

blooms for a $5,000 prize, and a compe-
tition involving one hundred blooms,
which in turn perhaps necessitates the
possession of 1,000 plants from which
to select same. (Mr. Lawson has 8,000
plants, giving him at once an unparal-
leled advantage). Again, a grower with
a thousand plants of as promising a
variety as is Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson
would hardly care, in the present boom-
ing condition of the market, to sell bis
stock for .$5,000, as he has just as good
an opportunity of realizing $30,000
from it as has Mr. Lawson from his
stock.

Mr. Lawson's own admission that he
is an amateur, and his excess of enthu-
siasm, now abated when he realizes that
there are many growers who could put
up a single bloom to equal his, has,
without doubt, led to the remarkable
modification he now puts forth, and,
like a masterly general, he sounds an
orderly retreat before an overwhelming
foe, and picks out a new base which is
practically impregnable.

We cannot, in conscience, attack Mr.
Lawson for his ri^ht-about face. As an
amateur, hardly understanding the full
significance of his challenge, he ma.y yet
be absolved from all intention to hack
down for, as he himself says, he is willing
to listen to advice, and to be reasonable
in his terms. Therefoi'e, if Mr. I^awson
will be guided by friendly and disinter-
ested counsel, growers and challengers
may let next week go by and rest satis-
fled with the prospects for a grand con-
test in the .year 1900, one which can be
turned into a competition of unparalleled
interest.

The limited time now existing before
the opening of the annual meeting of the
American Carnation Society at l^hiladel-
phia this nest week prohibits, however,
all opportunities for the modification of
the terms of challenge, except perhaps
that of color, and it remains to be seen
whether any of our growers are in a
position to take up the gauntlet which
Mr. Lawson has Bung down to them.

The matter of color is somewhat open
to question. Mr. Lawson says "a light
pink or cerise" which latter the diction-
ary defines as a *' cherry color," a " light
bright red," a color toneentirely distinct
from pink, and we trust for next Thurs-
day's competition Mr. Lawson will in-
struct whoever lie sends as his represen-
tative and umpire to leave ihe matter
open between these two shades of color
BO as to give more and better opportu-
nity for a competition and a display.

In the matter of color, patients in hos-
pitals and other recipients of Mr. Law-
sou's bount.y would appreciate a change,
for the eye of the sick turns with infinite
relief from the conlemi>Ifition of one
beautiful object toanother,equally beau-
tiful, but possessing differing form, color
and characteristics.

We regret that the few days at our dis-
posal have left us without opportunity
to consult the officers of the American
Carnation Society with regard to .Mr.
Lawson's present offer, but we submit
same for their consideratifin and, with-
out doubt, they they will make the best
use of it open to them.

Later.

Subsequent to the receipt of Mr. Law-
sou's letter, he, in a telephone message,
advises us that the number of plants
possessed of a variety that will super-
sede the Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson, or
equal it, is of no object, the main point
being the quality of the carnation itself.
From his statements also it would ap-
pear that he is not cognizant of the
system of judging adopted bv tlie Amer-
ican Carnation Society, and it would
be well that the rules be agreed upon, by
the umpires chosen, immediately before
the competition takes place.

Still Later.

In a telephonic communication from
Boston this (Friday) afternoon, Mr.
Lawson's representative acquiesced in
our proposal to send bis umpireto Phila-
delphia clothed with full liisctetionai-y
powers. Thi.«, we take it, may yet result
In a modiflcatiou of the foregoing provi-
sions, and allow of a less restricted com-
petition.

Mr. Lawson's representative empha-
sized the fact that this offer was made
solely in the light of a stimulus to carna-
tionists to produce plant and bloom
superior to the Mrs. Lawson carnation
in order to secure something still better
than the latter, to be ultimately applied
to the charitable purposes he has in
view.

It Is unfortunate that what Mr. Law-
son's secretary terms his "preliminary

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143

announcement" was couched by him in
the iunguase of the HtocU Exchauge, as
the trade mnerally looked upon it in its
literal light and took it tor granted that
under his original offer all that was uec-
essarv to be done to secure ponsession uf
the iiS.OOO offered was to exhibit one
bloom (aiii' color) the equal of Mrs.
Thos. W. LawBou.

However, tliere is still no doubt in our
mind that Mr. Lawson can be eventually
induced to put his offer iu tangible, prac-
tical form, if not for this next week then
for the year 1900.

New York Florists' Club Dinner.

The twelfth annual dinner of the New
York Fioiists' Club was held at JJorello's
on Thursday evening, February 9. The
attendance was larger than has been the
case in several years, and the dinner was
heartily enjoyed by all pieeent. Presi-
dent riumb occupied the chair and after
the tables were cleared he, in a neat
speech, welcomed the members and visit-
ors and expressed the hope that all
would rally around him and attend the
meetings of the Club during the year just
entered upon.

Mr. O'Mara officiated as toast master
in a most acceptable manner and enjoined
those called upon to speak to be brief.
His advice was closely followed.

The toast " Our Night " was replied to
by Treasurer Weathered iu a few well
chosen words. L. E. Marqulsee, of .Syra-
cuse, responded to the toast " The Em-
pire Slate," and more particularly for
his town, which the toast master char-
acterized as being famous for its pretty
girls and equally pretty carnations, Mr.
Marquisee said that no one need regret
being found dead iu the Empire State; It
was a good State to live in as well as to
die in. .John H. Taylor had a good word
to say for Admiral Dewey. Tlie name of
tfie Hero (jf Manila was r«ceive<l with
rounds of applause, the orchestra play-
ing " The Star Spangled lianner."

C. W. Ward responded to the toast
"The Divine Flower." He said that the
carnation had its place as well as the
rose and the orchid, and predicted that
ttie advancement in the next five or ten
years would be much greater than had
been the case during the existence of the
New York Florists' Club. Referring to
the recent purchase of the .Mrs. Thomas
W. Lawson carnation, Mr. Ward said he
himself would be perfectly willing to take
hold of that carnation at the present
time, at the figure said to have been paid
for it and with the advertising it had
got he was confident he would realize a
profit on his investment. It had been
stated that there was no money iu car-
nation growing, but the very fine ranges
of glass devoted to carnations, going up
was a refutation of that statement.
He characterized Mr. Lawwon as one of
the largest-hearted, one of the broad-
est gentlemeu to whom the florists could
turn to-day. He had done for the busi-
ness, by the purchase of the Mis. Thomas
W. Lawson carnation, the greatest good
he possibly could rlo. He had raised the
carnatiou from the lowly platfoim to
which some people would wish to eon-
sign it. had brought it up alongside the
rose and the orchid, and had made it the
peer of any Hower that is grown. He
did not think that such actions as Mr.
Lawson had been guilty of should be dis-
couraged. He had set an example to the
wealthy men of the country. He had
encouraged Horiculture not only in a
sentimental way, but in a substantial
way. In couclusiou, Mr. Ward advised
private gardeners and Horists to go into
the raising of seedling carnations, and if
they produced anything that was as
much an advance on the Mrs. Thomas
W. Lawson as that variety is on most
carnations, thej would find some weal thy
gentleman in the United States who
would " pony up " .f 30,000 for the stock
of it. He fully believed that sum had been
l)aid for the Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson.

.John G. Fsler replied for the Society of
Araerii'an Florists, saying a good word
for the Florists' Hail Association and
the Florists' .Mutual Fire Insurance As-
sociation. W. Barthoiomte responded
for the private gardeners, and Alex. S.
Burns for the New York Bowling Club,
calling attention to the forthcoming
match on Monday next between the
Flatbush team and the New York boys.

A varied entertainment was furnished
by talent supplied for the occasion, under
the leadership of J. Turner, the famous
banjoist. Songs were rendered l)y Mr.

Denton, Chas. Plumb, J. Dowsett, Presi-
dent IMunib and Alex. Wallace.

The story telling of Tom Ballantine
was a feature of tfie evening. He kept
his hearers convulsed with laughter.

Much credit is due to the Diuner Com-
mittee— Messrs. Ilafuer, Kaynor and
Troy — for the succtssful carrying out of
this annual banquet.

The decorations were done under the
supervision of Mr. Hafner, whose good
taste showed up to excellent advantage.

The walls of the dining room were
tastefully draped with smilax and Scott
carnations, while the festive board was
graced at intervals of two to three feet
with vases of roses, farnations, mignon-
ette, tulips and other seasonable blooms.
Among those who thus assisted in the
magnificent display were John H. Tay-
lor, Bay Side, N. Y., vase of Admiral
Dewey rose; Grove P. Rawson, Elmira,
N. y., vase of Golden Gate; vase of
Bridesmaid from the President of the
Club, Wm. Plumb; mignonette from
Robt. McMillan, Pearl River, N. Y., vases
of carnations, J. Whitconib l{iley and
Mrs. G. M. Bradt, from Dailleouze Bros.,
Flatbush, N. Y.; two vases of the Mar-
quis from L. E. Marquisee, of Syracuse,
N. Y.; Pink Beauty from J. Russler, Chi-
cago; America from [2. G. Hill & Co.,
Richmond, Ind.: Maud Adams from
Frank Niquet, Patchogue, N. Y., Young
America from T. J. Totteu. Saratoga
.Springs, N. Y.; Mrs. G. M. Bradt, from
President Plumb; G. H. Crane and
Gomez from ('. W. Ward, Queens, N. Y.,
also seedling No. 18, '96, as a challenger
for the Lawson $5,000 prize; Mrs.
Frances Joost from C. Besold, Mineola,
and vases of tulips fiom J. 1. Raynor.
Two vases of Bridesmaid rose from
John Young, whose absence, through
sickness, was much regretted.

It is needless to add that the displays
were of the highest excellence.

Letters of regret fcjr inabilily to at-
tend were also read from several mem-
bers; the severe weather being no doubt
partly responsible for the absence of
many.

Society of American Florists and
Ornamental Horticulturists.

Department of Plant Registration.

J. C. Vaughan, Chicago, 111., registers
the following new cannas :

Red Indian — Robust grower, bronze
foliage. Flowers deep scarlet, petals
large and rounding; stalks Ave to six-
branched.

Mandarin— Height six feet, bronze foli-
age same character as Discolor. Flowers
pure orange, large and carried well
above the foliage.

Victory — Height five feet; robust
grower; flower stalks seven to nine-
branched. Foliage very large and thick.
Flowers largest size, petals measuring
one and seven-eighth inches and sug-
gesting a possible crossing of the Italian
with the Crozy sorts. Color orange-
scarlet, with crimson veins running
lengthwise of petal and bordered with
irregular band of yellow. .Small lower
petal and thi'oat mottled yellow.

W. J. Stewart, Sec'y.

Index to Advertisements

IN THIS ISSUE.

Storrs & HarriBoD Oo

129, 147
WoodBros 115

Agoralnni

MiUerOL 146

AlterniLtithera

RawllngsBI 141

SeawaDhaka t>hB... 146
AlysHUin

Eiselo 0 161

GordouJP 117

Aquatics

DreerHy A I64

ViDcent R Jr & Sons 11^
Aafiftragii*

Blanc A & Co 164

ElBele U 164

EMiotlWH 149

mil EO&Co 137

MacBean A 8 164

Seawauhaka Oba. .. 144

Sicbrmlii W H 144

Sunaet Ohouses 126

.Storrs & HarriBonCo 129
Westvlew Floral Oo. 129

Mi cellaneous

Amos N 13'J

boerner Fred 117

Connell Benj 117

EmiuauB Geo M 139

Felthousen J E ... 146

Fryer B 141

Greene Jt Dnderhill 146

Harris C A & Co 117

HerrD K 147

Hughe* Geo J 141

InsallB 145

Jackson E B 116

KeiT J 8 129

Kidd W M 117

LoeanAve.G'houseB 18H

Mader & StempleCo 139

McGregor Bros 126

MerkelUSlSon 144

Miller Geo L 145

Nat'lPlantOo 146

Beck Jolin 140

Azaleai

Drear Hy A 12* 1

Sunset GhouEes 12^

Jackson ^PerklniCo 129
Schultheis Anton.. . 147
Storrs & Jlarrisou Oo 129
Wbitton & Sons 129

Begonias

Baldwin AJ 14S

Britenba>igliF*Bi-o 147
Davis A B & Sod .... 139

Bougalnvilleas

EiseleJ a 117

Cannas

Blanc A &Oo 161

SeawanbakaGreen'h 111
Storrs* Harrison Oo 129

Stroh WO. 138

Vincent K Jr i Son . 146

Carnations

American Rose Oo.. 136
Bassett .Si Washburn J41

Besold 0 134

Black, Ohas 138

Converse G'houses . 141

Cottage Gardens 12k(

Crabb & Hunter 150

Craig Kobt^B Son... 141
DaviB A B & Son ... 1S9
Dorneri' &SoubOo. 134

DePew. Bros 136

ElctaholzU 136

Elsele 0 164

Eastbum L B 134

OillettEG 139

Grallert &0o 136

QroutH 136

Hackett Jno4 Co... 134
Hagenburger Carl. . . U6

Ha.l WE 138

Hancock G & BoD... 138

Herr A M 138

Hill EG&Co. 137

Lampett J J 141

Liltlefielu H F 131

Logan Ave Gbouse.. l;i8

May JN 136

Merkel C & Son 144

MorrlsFloraKo 1^8

Murphy Wm 138

MuschertBF 1:^8

Niquet F 134

Park Nursery 1 3H

Peacock WP 147

PennrockOo 136

Kackliam G A 133

Reinberg Bros 138

Renard .los 134

Rohrer n D 139

Sea Cliff Nursery... 150

ShelmireWR 136

Stover Floral Co 138

Stroh WC 138

Swayne Wm 138

Towell Jos 138

Weber H& Sons.... 136

Wieland M 136

WielorBros 134

WoodBros 146

Cklrjrsantlicniuins

BronnerJ H7

Converse G'houeea . 141

Elsele J G 147

HlUEGSCo 137

Juul K E 147

May J N 136

McGregor BroB 125

National Plant Co.. . 146

Peacock WP 147

Rawson Grove P... 154

Rose AD 14.'.

Smith N S8on 145

Vincent RJr& Son. 146

WeberH &SonB.... 136

Wood Bros 116

Cinerarias

ABchmann G 147

Colens

Davis A B& Son 139

FelthouBen J E 115

Hagenburger C 136

Herr D K 117

Seawanbaka Ghs.. . . 146

Weatherby 0 W 115

Cyclamen

AschmannG 147

BeauUeu H 117

Hill EG ft Co 137

Sunset G'houses.,.. 129

Dnhllai.

Peacock WP 117

Storrsft Harrison Oo 129
Smith W &T0o 129

Brlcas

Hanford R Q 144

NiqnetF Ill

Schultheis A 164

PurhNlas

BritenbaughF ft Bro 147
McGregor Bros 125

Gcranlams.

Baldwin A J 145

Klsele JG 147

Felthousen JE 145

Hagenburger 0 136

Greene ft Underhill 145

Herr DK 147

Hill EG ftOo 137

JuulKE 147

MuschertEF 138

LappeEdward 147

McGregor Bros 125

MuschertBF 138

Sanditord R 147

Weatherby O W 146

Wood Bros 146

TateBDGft Oo 146

Heliotrope

Brltenbaugh F& Bro 147
Davis A B ft Son 139

MyoBotIa
Eiselo J G 147

Orchitis.

Lager ft Hurreil 150

Siebrecht ft Son 144

WiUowmead Gardns 149

PalniH. Ferns and
Decorative Plants

Anthierena J 144

Aschmann G 147

BaderJohn 141

Becker Fred O 144

Craig Robt ft Son ... 141
Ellis & Pollworth... 114

Foster L H 144

Heacock Jos 114

Hill EG ft Oo 187

Merkel 0 ft Son 144

Pierson F R Co 123

Rackham G A ... .134
Seawanhaka G'b's.. 144

Schultheis A 164

Siebrecht ft Son 144

Sunset Greenhouses. 129
WlttboldGeo 144

Pansy Plants.

Jennings E B 160

Soltau Oft Oo 160

Petunias
Hughes George J..,. 141

WeatherbyQW 116

WitterstaetterR 146

Primulas

Blanc A ft Co 164

BaderJohn 144

Cavanaugb MrsM.. 141

Roses

BallerFA 129

Bassett ft Washburn 141
Bobbluk ft Atkins... 126
Oonard ft Jones Co.. 141
Craig Robt ft Son.... Hi
EUwanger ft Barry.. 129

OillettEG 139

Gcod ft Iteese Co 110

HlllEGftCo 137

HoffmeisterFlor'lCo 111
Jackson ftPerkinaOo 129

JonesH T Ill

Joosten OH 126

Juuiata Rose Farm. 139

Lamport J J Ill

LltUelield HF 131

McGregor Bros 126

Ouwerkerb P 129

RawlingB El Ill

Rawson G P 161

Reoser 0 A Co Ill

HeinbergBroB 138

SchmitzFW 0 129

ScoltRob't&Sons.. IJii
Smith W ft TOO. .. 129
Storrs ft HarrlBOD Oo

129,117

Salvia.
Hid E O ft Co 137

Smilax

BallerFA 129

Boerner Fred 147

Converse G'houses.. 141

Eastburn LB 134

Verbenas

DavlBA B&Son 139

Dillon J L 145

Gordon J P 147

Michel Pft BCo.... 146
WoodBros 145

Vincas

Baldwin A J lis

Juul K E 11.,

Violets

Ohlnnlck W J 160

Crabb & Hunter 160

Elsele O 161

Minor WL 160

Renard Jos 134

Sea Cliff Nursery... 16il

ShelmireWR 136

Stroh W C 138

Whitton ft Sons 129

Vegetable Plants

Converse G'houses.. 128
Vincent B Jrft Son. 128

ksr; Stock.

Small Frnlts

BallerFA i:9

Oonard & Jones Co. 141
EUwanger ft Barry.. 129

Pari'y's Nurseries 129

SmithW&TOo 129

Storrs ft Harrison
Co 128, 147

Fruit and Orna-
inenlai Trees

Blano Aft Oo 164

Ohlnnlck W J 129

EUwanger ft Barry.. 129

F ft P Nurseries 129

HobbsTO 128

Jackscnft Perkins Co 129

Jones Hiram T 141

LongsdorfOL 120

Moon Sam'lO 128

Moon WHOo 129

Parry's Nurseries.... 129

Pullen Alei 128

Smith Wft TCo 129

Storrs ft Harrison

Oo 128, 147

Syracuse Nurseries.. 128
WateonTB 12

SbfubB and Her-
baceous Plants

BallerFA 129

Blanc A ft Oo 164

DreerHenryA 1-9

ElizabethNur'y Co.. 125
EUwanger ft Barry.. 129

F&FNurseries 129

Hnlsebosob Bros 128

Jackson ft PerkinsCo 129

JODSS HT 141

Joosten OH 120

Moon Sam'lC 128

Moon.WmHCo 129

Ouwerkerk P 129

SchmitzF WO 129

Smith Wft TOO.... 1J9
Storrs ft Harrison

Co 129, 147

Watson T B 128

VlnesmndC limbers

Aschmann G 147

BallerFA 129

Elsele 0 164

ElizabetbNurseryCo 126
EUwanger ft Barry. . 129

Gordon J P 147

Groenewegen J 129

Jackson ft PerkinsCo 129

Moon Sam'lO 128

Moon WHOo 129

OuwerkerkP 129

Smith Wft TOO.... 129
Watson TR 129

Eeml Ml.

Auctioneers

McOarthyNFftOo. 148

Board of Trade.

National Florists'.... 149

Books and Peii-
odiculs

Hort'ural Advertiser 151
Lillard & Oo 161

Bulb, and Routs

Armstrong L 124

Berger H H ft Oo.... 123

Black Chas 13H

Blanc A ft Co 161

Bobbink ft Atkins.. 12.'i
Bunyard Harry A. . . 126
Clucasft Boddiugton 123

DreerHenryA 126

N. Y. Mkt. O. Assn.. 126

Ouwerkerk P 129

PnllenAlei 128

SchmitzFW 0..126, 129
Storrs ft Harrison Co 129
Vaughan's Seed

Store 124, 126, 128

Vick Jas's Sons 124

Business Cards

Roth Lewis 128

Taylor E J 134

Business Oppor-
tunities .. 146

Cat Klowcrs

Allen J E 118

Allen W8 118

Baker WJ 119

Bassett ft Washburn 149
Cut Flower Exoh... 148
Decker, Blauvelt Co 148

Dumont&Co 149

Oalvin&Co 148

Gnnther W H 148

Hart Michael A 148

Holten ft HunkelOo. 149

Horan EC 148

Easting Wm F. .. . 149
Eennloott Bros Oo. 149

Enebn OA 148

Lang Jnlins 148

Langjahr A H 148

Lager ft Hurreil ... 150
MacDonald ft Mc-

ManuB 148

MoOartby N F ft Oo. 148
McKellarftWlnterBOnl48

MillangF 148

Moss Geo M 149

NiesBCn Leo 149

N T Oat Flower Oo. 148
Pennook Samnel 8. 148
Pittsburg Out Flow-
er Co 149

ReldEdw H9

Beluberg BroB 118

Sberldsn W F 118

St. Louis Ont Fl. Oo. 118
SatberlandGeo A.. . 118
Traendly ftSchenck. 118

WeloBBroB lis

Wletor Bros 119

WillowmeadOardns H9

Wore OW 148

Tonntr JobD 148

YonngThosJr 148

Evergreens. Cut
Ferns, Etc.

(Decorative Greenery).

BragueLB 149

Bunyard Harry A. . . 149

Orowl Fern Co 149

EUlott W H 149

KelseyHP 149

Kervan L W ft F B. . 149
BIckseckerObssH.. 149

Fcrtlllxers

AschmannG Ifil

Red Towers Green-
houses 161

BlppergerO 161

Florists' Supplies

Bsyersdorfer H ft Oo

126, 128, 139, 161
Boston Letter Co .. . 149

Brendel 8 0 164

Oonley John & Bon.. 161

Orane Bros 161

Edwards & Docker. . 161

Galvln & Co 148

Herrmann A 151

Holton ft HuukelCo. 119

Kastlng Wm F 149

EennicottBrosOo.. 149

Enebn OA 148

Long Danl B 161

McOarthyNFftOo. 148
McEellarftWlnter8onl48

Meyer JOft Co 149

Reedft Eeller 161

Rolker A ft Sons.... 149
Sutherland G A 148

Flower Pots, Tubs
Vases, etc.

Cope, Wft Bro 161

Hennecke 0 Co. 162

Hews A H ftOo 162

BiUnger Bros 162

McCarthy N F ft Oo. 118
Rolker Aft Sons. .. 162
WblUdIn Pottery Oo 162

OMiouse Building.
Healing, VentUal-

Ing Apparatus and
Fittings.

Oarmo(|y JD 162

OowenN'BSoDB 162

Dietsob A ft Oo 152

Qlbllnft Oo 127

Gibbons H'y W 168

Gorton ft Lidger.

wood Oo 163

Hlppard E 163

Hltoblngs ft Oo 163

International Heater

Co 163

Jacobs 8 ft Sons 163

Jackson JH 162

LooklandLnmberOo 162
Lord ft Bnrnbam Oo 153
Monlnger John O Oo 162

Mvers ft Co 153

Ormsby E A 162

Quaker City Mach Co 162

ScoUav Jno A 163

Smooth On MfeCo. 162
Van Home Griffen

ftOo 16S

WeberOSft Co 162

Wolf AQftBro 162

Greenhouse Sup-
plies, Tools, Etc,
Doming Oo 161

Hose Connection Oo 161
Lager ft Hurreil.... 160

Uurphey W 138

Pierce F O Oo 162

Stumpp ft Walter Oo 124
Wolf AQftBro 162

Insecticides and
Fungicides

Faust HG ft Oo 151

Kraft PlantTonicCo 151

BoseMfgOo 161

Ryerson U 0 161

Sksbcnra DlpOo..., 161
StootboffHA 186

Insaranc*

Florist Fire Ins Assn 151
irioriatHaUABB'n... 162

Jadoo Fibre.

American Jadoo Oo. 161
Jadoo Flbreft Liquid 150

Mushroom Spaivn

Faust HG ft Co.... 161

Seeds

AbeleBros ..., 121

American Rose Co.. 136

Beaulleu H 147

Beckert W O 164

Berger HHftOo .... 123

Blanc A ft Co. 164

BuckbeeH W 124

Bunyard HA 126

Burpee WA A Co 126

Olucas&Boddlngton

Oo 1S3

Cox Seed Co 124

Drecr Hy A 121

Elliott Wm ft 8 ns.. 121
Henderson Pi: Co.. 126

JenningsEB 160

Joosten 0 H 126

Johnson ft Stokes... 126
McFadden EO...... 126

N Y Mkt O Assn.... 126

Plant Seed Co 124

Rawson WW ft Co.. 126

Rice J B ft Oo 124

Roemer F 126

Rolker A ft Sons 126

SobillerJL 126

Smith AW 124

Siebrecht ft Son.... 144

Soltau Oft Oo 160

Storrs & Harrison Oo 128
Stumpp ft Walter Co 124
Thorburn J M ft Co. 126

Vick's J Sons 121

Weeberft Don 124

Westrlew Floral Co. 126

Wants

Situations Wanted.. 146

Help Wanted 148

tflBoellaneona ', 146

144

The F=i-ORISTs'

rXCHHNGE.

THE BOSTON FERN SPECIALTY

$5.00 per 100 ; $40.00 per lOOO to $1 00 each.
L H.FOSTER, 45 King St., Dorchester, Uass.
Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing.

PALMS

AND

FERNS.

The LARGEST STOCK In
the Weit.
1708N. HalstedSt.,

GEO. WITTBOLD, ""c^H^.^t^'o'

Mention the FlorlaU* Exchange when writing.

EITBH FWE STOCK

In. pots. Per doz. 100.

ABPAEAGirs P. Nakub, 2« " $1.00 $7.00

" "3 " 1.25 8.00

Spbbnqkri, 2i4 " 75 5.00

" "3 " 80 6.00

Cannas, "Dry roots," Cbas. Hendereon,

Mme. Crozy and Professor 2.50

" Other varieties, prices on appli-

cation.
Cbotons, One assortment, 4 In. pots, nicely

colored 2.50 20.00

Dbac.ena Indivisa, 4 In. pota 2.25 18.00

Heliotbopb, extrastroDg. 4 In pots 85 6.00

Kbntia Bblhorbana, 4 In. pots, 10 to 12

In. high, 5 to 6 leaves 5.00 40.00

Latania Borbonioa, 3 In. pots, 9 to 12

In. high. 5 leaves 1.25 10.00

Latania Borbonioa, 5 In. pots, 18 to 24

In. hlgn, 5to6Ieave8.. 5.00 40.00

Latania Borbonica, 6 In. pots, 24 to 30

In. high 6 to 8 leaves 9.00 75.00

Pandanus Utilib, 5 In. pots, 15 to 18 In.

high, extra strong 6.00 50.00

Phoenix Reclinata, 5 In. pots, 15 to 18 In.

high, 6 to 8 leaves 7.50 60.00

Sblaginella Euiliana, from flatfi, extra

strong 75 5.00

We are Headquarters for
COl^EUS, R.C., $1.00 per 100; $7 50 per 1000.
ALTERNANTHERASe R. C. 75c. per 100; $5.00
per lOOO. See Index for special ad.
All orders of $5.00 and over F. O. B.. New York City.

SEAWANHAKA GREENHOUSES,

OY8TEK BAY, NASSAU CO., N. Y.

Jab. O.OLAaE,Bapt. P.O. Box M. Wh. L. Swan, Prop.

Mention the ITIorlata' Exchange when wrltlnc.

For Sale at a Bargain
ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI

strong plants in 4)^ inch pots. $10.00 per 100.

CASH WITH ORDEK.

Win. H. SIEBRECHT,

335 Broadway - - Astoria, N. Y.

Mention the PlorlBts' Exchange when writing.

ERICA PERSOLUTA

AL,BA AMD ROSEA.

800 good young plants, in bud, from 3 inch
pots. Will close out at a bargain. 16 plants
for $1; 50 plants for $2.76; 100 plants for $6.
By f xpre^s only. A few larger plants, in 5 in.
pots, at $2 per doz.
Fine CATTLEYA TRIAN;€ blooms, 30 cts. each.

R. G. HANFORD, Tel 141-3 Norwalk, Ct.

Mention the Florlste' Exchange when writing.

ERICA MELANTHERA

Nice plants in 4 inch pote
TO cents eacta, «8.oo per lOO

Cash with order

FRANK KIQUET, Patchogue, N. Y.

Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

pALMS

FERNS

Safe Arrival Guaranteed by Express.

ELLIS & POLLWORTH,

niLWAUKEE, WIS.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Nephrolepis Exaltata Bostoniensis.

Xtae Handsomest Decorative Plant In Cultivation.

$6.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000.
MINE IS THE GENUINE STOCK.

FRED. C. BECKER, - - - 1 730 Cambridge Street, CAMBRIDGE, MASS.

Mention the Florists' Kxchange when writing.

PALMS

All Home Qrown, Strong and Healthy.

All Measurements are from Top of Pot, and don't you forget It.

ARECA LUTESCENS.

4 In. pot,

5 '■

Height. Per doz.
^^ Plauts, 15 to 18 In. *:i.mi
3 " 20 to 22 In. 6.0H

3 " 22 to 26 In. ».00

3 " 2a to 30 In. 12.01)

12 " 3 " 60 to 72 In., very hushv, each, 10,00

A few bushy Bpeclmens, 14 In. pot, % ft. high, each, $25

For 100

$25 00

50.(fl

75 00

100.0(1

JOS. HEACOCK,

■WYNCOTE, PA.

COCOS WEDDELIANA.

2x3 in. pot, 1 Plant,
3 •• 1 •■

J " 1 "

5 ■. 1 "

5 ■• 3 "

Height.

6 to 8 In. per 100, $10.00

a to 10 In. " 15.00

15 In. " 40.011

15 to 18 In., each, 50c.; doz., 6 00
15 to 18 In., each, 50c.; doz., COO

KEIMTIA BELIVIOREANA.

Leaves. Tleltiht. Per doz. Per 100

3 In. pot, 4 to 5 10 to 12 In. J3.00 f25 00

4 " 5 to 6 15 to 18 In. 6.00 50 00

5 '• 5 18 to 20 In. 12.00 100.00
r. " 6 18 to 20 In. 15 00 125.00
r, " 6 24 to 30 In. 18.00 150.00

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

[ROSE HILL NURSERIES!

' DRAC/CNA CANES :::::: S

S PANDANUS UTILIS SEEDS (Fresh) ■

. :>riiciAL 11115 i^g^y,^ BELMOREANA and : : : S

■ FORSTERIANA SEEDS : : : : : 5

J The largest stock in America of Palms, Orcliids, Ferns. Stove and ■
H Greenhouse Plants, Pandanus, Ficus and Araucarias. |

B ^„'.i?e"ir;rct,o„ J, SIEBRECHT & SON i

■ Write for Prices t^^* ■

■ and Samples NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. M

Mention the Florists' Exehanse whan wrttlng.

Poughkeepsie, N. Y.

The Dutchess County Horticultural
Society met last weeli and elected the
following committees: Executive com-
mittee— Thomas Emerson, Stattsburg;
James Blair, Thomas Harrison, Rhlue-
ciitf; Richard Gregg, Cold Spring; George
Saltford, Khinebeck; \V. G. Uomersall,
Fiehkill, and W. G. Saltford, Poughkeep-
sie. Essay committee — George Saltford,
I. L. Powell, Millbrook, and W. G. (iomer-
sail. Exhibition improve. i entlund com-
mittee—William Schickle, Frank B.
Lown, Clarence Reynolds, George Col-
lingwood, Robert Good and H. N. Bain.

A suggestion to change the name of
the Soeiet.v was favorably considered,
one speaker recommending the Dutchess
County Improvement Society or the
Poughkeepsie Improvement Society, the
object being to widen the scope of the
Society and increase its membership.

The secretary was ordered to notify
the members that at next meeting the
matter would be discussed and consid-
ered, and that ail that could possibly
come would be desired at this meeting.
Mr. Gomersall said that in Fishkill they
had been trying this thing and offering
prizes for the best kept piazza fronts,
lawns and door-yards, and that it had
worked exceedingly well. The meeting
then adjourned until the first Wednesday
In March.

Madison, N. J.

This locality Is now becoming as fa-
mous as a chrysanthemum, orchid and
indoor vegetable center, as for its roses.
We recently paid a visit to the McK-
Twombly estate where A. Herrington is
gardener, and to whose efforts the addi-
tional fame of Madison is due. On this
extensive domain we noted that Mr.
Herrington's talentas a landscape archi-
tect had full scope to display itself; the
driveways in and about the place are all
perfectly graded, and shrubberies have
been planted on knolls and slopes
wherever the beauty of the grounds
would be benefited thereby. In the park
greenhouses only decorative subjects and
such (lowering plants as are required lor
the mansion and the flower beds, are
grown. In the large conservatory some
beautiful specimen palms were seen,
some of which reach 40 feet in height.
Anthuriums, also, were very fine and
large, being 7 or 8 feet tali. That hard
to grow orchid, Odontoglossum cris-
pum, had a house to itself, and liom the
strong and healthy appearance of the
plants a good crop of flowers may be
expected.

The greenhouses that are being oper-
ated commercially, are two miles from
those at the park. Cattleya Triana- was
in full flower, and a beautiful sight-
large, and borne on long stems. The
board system is used for most of these,
but some that were grown in old fern
stems were very satisfactory. Mr. Her-
rington will use thesestems more largely
in the future, as they can be suspended
from the roof and a larger number of
plants can be put into a house. Cattleya
Mendelii is making very strong breaks;
a large batch of these is grown. Other
cattle.vas represented here in numbers
are: C. Mossia\ C. labiata and C. gigas.
A bench of Dendrobium tormosum. the
plants in which were imported in May
1898, are well established now. This
batch numbers 1,000 plants. A collec-
tion of Laeiia purpurata, which were im-
ported in July of last year, are now well
established. We may mention that one
large house will be freed of benches
entirely and all orchids will be suspended
from the roof. By using supporting
wires of different lengths the holding
capacity of the house will be greatly in-
creased.

On entering the house devoted to vege-
tables, it was more like stepping into a
well kept kitchen garden than a green-
house. Rows of cauliflower, beets, car-
rots, onions and lettuce, all growing
luxuriantly met our eye. Mr. Heriing-
ton informed us that three crops can
with proper rotation, be grown success-
fully during one season, on each bench.
This would Indicatethat .^ith fair prices,
vegetables would be profitable to grow.
The quality of these when cultivated
under glass is unsurpassed and the
Southern article, as shipped to the New
York market during the early months of
the year, would be very much inferior by
comparison. Grapes, figs, and necta-
rines are also grown liere in quantities,
an early house of the latter fruit being
in bloom now.

At L. M. Noe'e roses only are grown.
Some Niphetos are in, but after this year
they will be discarded. American Beauty
are a little off crop at present. It is
thought here that this rose does best in
a shallow bed, 31/3 or 4 inches of soil
having given the best results. A new
house, one that was built last Fall, 210
feet long b.v 18 feet wide, is planted with
Meteor. These are strong and clean and
are producing some ver.v good flowers.
Bride and Bridesmaid are looking well
and show a generous treatment. L. A.
Noe's Beauty are specially fine; 10.000
plants of these are grown here. Bride,
Bridesmaid, ana Meteor are also grown,
and ail are In a high state of cultivation.

At Mrs. P. Hickey's, Bride and Brides-
maid only are grown. Though a small
place compared with some of the Madi-
son establishments the quality of flowers
produced here is as good as the best;
Bridesmaid that are now being cut from
two-year-old plants are especially fine.

Newport, R. I.

The Fifth annual ball by the Newport
Horticultural Society was given in Ma-
sonic Hall, Fehruar.v 1, and was a very
successful affair. 'The attendance was
large and the members of the society,
especially the working members, made
all feel at home. The ladies, as they en-
tered, were presented with corsage bou-
quets by the society. The offlcers of the
evening were: Floor manager, James
Kyle: assistant, John .1. Butler; aids,
John T. Allan, William H. Ma her, George
E. Houghton, Jr., T. T. Bowler and N.
T. Hodson.

Webl) City, Mo.

We are having very cold, cloudy
weather. Tuesday morning, January
31, was the coldest morning we have
had this Winter— 4 degrees below zero.
Flowers are scarce, but many are needed
for funeral work; there Is so much fatal
sickness created by grip and spinal-men-
ingitis. S. S.

25,000 FICUSELASTICA

Good rooted head cuttings, $8 00 to $10.00
per 100.

2000 FICUS ELASTICA, 12 to 15 leaves, extra
fine plants, $16.00 to $20.00 per 100.

JULIEN ANTHIERENS,
La Pinte, Ghent, BELGIUM.

Mention th^ FlorlHtB' Exchange when writing.

Maranta Massangeana

It Is the hottest gelling plant for retail we know of,
fine for ferneries, also makes fine 3 or 4 inch pot plant*,
2 in. pots. 1.1.00 per doz.. 16.00 per lOU. 3 In. pots. $1.50
per aoz., $8,00 per 100. Pteris Treinula. extra
heavySJ^Inchpots, ^.OOperlOO. Paiidnnun UtillN,
51n. pots, 15 to 18 Ins. high, strong and healthy. j^S 50
per doz., ¥25.00 per 100. Fernn, In 2 inch pota for
feneries, 6 varieties. $3 00 per 100. Kootefl Cnrnn-
tion CuttlnsH, Evelina, $4,00 per 100, Mrs, IJradt,
^i.m per lOO. Genesee, white, $4 00 per lOO. nr)nton, red,
$5.00 per 100. Golden Nugget, $5.00 per IPO, White Cloud,
$5,00 per 100. Argvle, $5.00 per iffl). Daybreak. Flora
Hill. Victor, Jubilee. $2.00 per 100. $15.00 per 1000. Win.
Scott, McGowan. Portia. $1.50 per 100, $10.00 per 1000.
ANparngus PluinoHUM NaiiuN, strong, 3 Id. pota.
$7.00 per 100. SpreDKeri, strong, 2}^ In. pots, $7.00
per 100. Antboricum Varieffntiiiii, strong, 3^
In. pots. $2.50 per 100.

f^- TERMS, CASH OR C. O. D.

C. MERKEL & SON, - Mentor, Ohio.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

LATANIA BORBONICA

2 Inch pots $0.60 per doz ; $4.00 per 100.

4 " 2.50 " 20.00 "

5 *' estraflne 4.75 " 35.00 "

6 " 9.00 " 70.00 "

B " from $1.50 to $2.25 per plant ; $16.00 to $24.00

per doz.
Fine specimen plants, from $3 00 to $5.00 a piece.

ARECA LUTESCENS.

4 Inch pots $25.00 per 100,

5 " 4 plants In pot, $50.00 per 100 ; 60 eta. a piece

6 " 3 " " 1.00 a piece.

7 " 3 " " from $1.25 to $1.75 a piece.
B " 3 " " " 1.50 upwards.

Fine large plants from $5.00 up.
Kentia Belmoreana and Fomterlana—

4 Inch pots $35.(0 per 100.

5 *' $50.00 to 75,00 "

6 " I.OO to 1.25 a piece.

Large plants from $3.00 to $10.00 a piece.

Pbcenix. recllnata, canarlensls and ruplcola, all sizes

from 2 to 10 inch pots, at lowest prices.
CocoH Weddeliniia, 2 inch pots, flue, $15.00 per 100,

and larger plants from 20 eta. up.
Ficu8 EhiMiicn, fine well-grown plants, 5 Inch pots

and larger, from 35 ctH. up.
PandanuH UtiliN, 4 Inch pots, $25.00, and 5 Inch

pots. $40.00 per 100. flne plants.
Azalea Indica, 10-12 heads, $4.50 a doz. ; $35.00 a 100.
12-14 " 6.00 " 45.00 "

" larger plants, from 75 cts. up

Dbl. White Primula, strong 2^ In, plants. $7.00 a 100.
FERNS— Have about 20.000 of flne assortment, from

2 Inch pots. In flne condition, $3,00 a 100 ; $27.50 a 1000.

JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, AllegliBny Pa.,

L. D. TELEPHONE 872.
Mention tba FlorlaU* Bixchanca wtian wrltlnc.

Februay 11, 1899.

THe FLORISTS' EXCHMNGE.

145

ROOTED COTTINGS!

GERANIUinS. Mme. Sallerol and Clotb of Oold,

$1.25 per 100. prepaid.
DOUBLE PETUNIAS, Dreer's Strain. tl.OO
per 100. prepaid.

S, goo.

irin*

GERANIUMS, asBortcd, 2!ii Inch. «2.00 per 100.
PETUNIArS, assorted, 2'A Inch, $2.50 per 108.
Cash with order. iJauie expreBS office.

G. W. ^VBATHCRBY, Chillicothe, Missouri.

HEALTHY STOCK

No better on the market.
Bxpresfl prepaid.

CaruatloDH. Scott. McGowan, Eldorado, and
others. JLUO per lUO; 17.00 per 1000 Flora Hill and
Daybreak. $1.50 per 100: *12.50 per 1001

Geraaium Cuitiust. fl.€U per 100: $10.00 per
1000; from 2^ In. potP. f J.03 per lOJ.

Coleus, red and yellow. 75c. per 100; S5.0Q per 1000.

Alternnntherat red and yellow. 5uc. per 100;
$3.50 per MCO. CannaB. all the leaders, very cheap.

Chrysantbeinuinst 21 rars. Send for prices.

RICHARD INSALL,

Lock Box 5 1 4, West Moorestown. N. J., near Phila

Mf^nrlnn th* IHorlBta' Exf^ajuTA wh*n vHtlnr.

E

We are headquarters for all '99 novelties.
Also complete list of best commercial
varieties. ^^■Correspondence solicited.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when wrltlDg.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

$2 50 per 100: $20.00 per 1000. Kooted cuttings, $1.60
per 100; $10.C0 per 1000.

BEQCINIAS. Kuhra. Erfurt. $2.60 perlOO. Vernon.
$3.0n. Bertha (^hateaurocher. »2.nO per 100.

HELIOTKOPKS. H'U>:HSIAS. GKUANIUMS, as-
sorted. $2 60 per 100. COLEUd. »-'.ljO per 100. MOON-
VINES, $2 50 per HO.

THE NATI0N4L PLANT CO., - - DAYTON, OHIO.

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New Chrysanthemum

POLLY ROSE

The earliest pure white Chr.vsanthemum
on the market. Has the strong sturdy
habit of its parent. Glory of the Pacific,
but ia pure white instead of pink.
Awarded Flrst-CIaes CertificatebyChrys-
anthemum Society, October 22d, 1898.
Ready March Ist, 1899.

3;>c. eacb i $3 per iloz.; $',20.00 per 100.

Orders filled in rotation.

200 West Side Ave., JERSEY CITY, N.J.

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AGERATUM

Fine plants, full of cuttings.

PerlOO

Tapis Blue, 2 in fS.UO

W hite Cap, 3 in 3.00

Princess Pauline, 8 in 2.50

VINCA VAK., 2 In 2.00

CYPKRU8 ALTERNIFOLIU8,
2!^ in 2.00

BOSTON FERN 6.00

COLEUS, rooted cuttings,

VerschalTeltii, e.vtra strong 75

Fancy, 25 varieties 60

Satisfaction Guaranteed. Cash with order.

GEORGE L IMILLER, Newark, Ohio.

Mention the Plorlsta' Exchange when writing.

Brdant Kose, Mrs. Taylor and others,
2 in., $2.00 per 100 ; $15.00 per 1000

RITPriNI AQ Flowering, THnRSTONIA, A.

DtUUlilMO Guttata, Feastf, Alba,
PicTA Htii] other good varieties, 2^4 in., $2.60
per 1110; 3 and 3!^ in., $3.50 per 100.

VINCA MAJOR ^^g^sVsr.l/p^rfoo':"'-
MANICATA BEGONIAS

Well colored, strong plants, 3 in., $2.50 per
doz. ; 31/2 in., S3 00 i)er doz.

IVY GERANIUMS iX^Kr^Tnl

strong, ready for 3ii or 4 In,, $2.60 per 100.
....CASH, PLEASE....

A.J.BALDWIN, Newark, Ohio.

Mention tbo Floiista' Szchanca when writlns.

VERBENAS.

Clean, healthy stock, 12 excellent
sorts, strong plants, 2 inch pots,
$3 per 100; ^25 per 1000.

Rooted Cuttings.

$1 per 100; $6 per 1000.

• '

MICHEL PLANT and BULB CO.

Magnolia and Tower Grove Aves., St. Louis, Mo.

Mentlocf the PlorlatB' Exchange when writing.

Some Things You Want-Ready Now.

100 500

ArniLLKA, The Pearl. 3^^ In. pots $J 00 $1100

KroBECKiA, Golden Glow. 3^ In. pots.... 4 00 17 00

STATicK.'iEMEEiA(SeaPlnk),3Hln. pots 3 UO 12 OO
Kkx BKGONlA, fine large plante, 3!* In. p. 4 00

100 600

.TapanIbis, 3« Id. pots $4 00 $17 00

Fuchsias, bU varieties, 2 In. pots 2 00 9 00

COEEopsis Lanckolata, 3J^ In. pots 4 00 17 00

Following Stock ready Marcli 15. Let us book your orders in advance.

100

500

Hardy Phlox, ten distinct varieties. from
2 In. pots, from root division, all extra
line, with two to Ave shoots $2 00 $9 00

LY<nNifl CUALCKDONICA (Scarlct Lychhis)
2in. pots 2 00 BOO

AcuiLLKA, "TbePBAEL", 2ln. pou, very
good....! 200 800

Hklianthus Multifloeps Plenus, 2 In.
pota 200 800

Sweet William, 2 In. pots 2 00 8 OO

M.msTAiN Fleece. 2 In. pots 2 00 9 00

Digitalis, 2 In. pots 2 OO 8 00

Extras added to pay e.^pressage, and guaranteed to

JACKSON,

Mention the Florists'

lOO

500

EDWARD B.

TrccA FiLAMKNTosA, 3 ycar old, heavy

35ctB. each.
Ageratum, blue and white, dwarf, 2 In.

pots $2 00 ^ 00

Anthbmis CoRONARiA, 2 lo. pots 2 00 9 00

Vkrhkna, inaiumoth strain. 2ln. pots 2 00 8 00

Giant Pharl Maroueritk. 2 In 2 00 9 00

STE.HilLANTUKS, 2 111- pntfl. 2 50 10 00

Begonia Vkhxon. white and red, 2 In... 2 00 8 00
Ehgonias. Argeiitea Guttata, Margarltte,

Alba Plcta. Thurstonll. Rubra, 2 In. pots. 2 00 9 00

CoLEUB, red and yellow 2 00 8 00

reach you safely. Samples for 10c. CASH PLEASE.

- Stamford, Conn.

Exchange when writing.

J.¥.

W. L. SWAN, Prop.

WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR CHOICE ROOTED
CUTTINGS OF

Verschafl'eltii * Golden Kedder and £in-
pi'Ci^B of India.

These are not merely slightly routed tips but cood
Hlront; nud cle -u ciittincs. averaging 2i^ In. In
length and so well rooted as to be practically ready for
3 Inch pots on delivery.

Price 81.00 per 100 ; S7.50 per 1000 i not
IcHH than 300 at 1000 rntes.

JAS. C. CLARKE. Supt.

ALSO EXTRA CHOICE ROOTED
CUTTINGS OF

ALTERNANTHERAS

FIVE VARIETIES
Price 75 cts. per 100; 85.00 per 1000.

Orders for 1000 F. O. B. New York City.
Samples of either hy mail on receipt of 10 cts.
Terms cash with order or C. O. D.

M&ntlon the Florists* Exchange when writing.

NEW DOUBLE PETUNIA ^ ^'eTotV

This sterling variety oriKinated with G. Brunner's Sons, two years ago, and has proven of
exceptional merit as a bedder ; can also be used as a cut flower. The color is a pleasing shade
of pink, similiar to Bridesmaid rose, and can he had in bloom the year round ; it is as free in
bloom as any single petunia ; foliage medium size, strong, vigorous grower, continually throw-
ing up new shoots from the base of plant ; can be used in vases or baskets and the blooms in
floral work to advantage. A mass of flowers until killed by frost. You make no mistake in
giving it a trial. Ready March 1, strong plants, from 2^ in. pots, SI. 50 per doz,; 88.00 per 100.

R. Vk'ITTERSTAETTER,

Sedanisville, Ohio.

W*ntlnn th^ THrtrlatfl' Exchflne^ ■wh^n wrltlnr

100,000 VERBENAS.

THE CHOICEST VARIETIES
IN CULTIVATION.

Fine pot plants, $^.60 per 100 ; t20.00 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings, 76 cts. per tOO ; $6.00 per 1000 ;

$50.00 per 10,000.

•*NO R\JSX OR TUVILDBJni*

Packed light and satisfaction guaranteed. Send for circular.

We are the largest growers of Verbenas in the country. Onr plants cannot be snrpassed

M|j«°" J. I,. DILL,ON, Bloomsburg, Pa.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

Good strong, healtby plants, of the following well

known vflrleties:
Mine G. llert:mi"in. Fngf'ne Dallledouze. Ivory,
Win 11. Lincoln. Trie ('iicen. ii.i. W. B, Smith. Mrs.
Jerome Jnn<'s. Mrs, .J. (.; Wiiilhlin, ICtolle de Lvon,
V H Hallock, Mlsa Mlnnlf WiUinmaker, Maud
Dean Golden Wedding, CiiUingfordl, Nlveus. Geo.
W. Chllds. Minerva, Bessie Burton, Liberty, Mo-
desto BonnaHon, western King, Mrs. J. J. Gless-
ner. Pink Ivory, Belle of Castlewood, Mrs. Mur-

dnck, J. G. Woodford, Rose Owen

30 cts. per doz. From 2}^ In. pots, $2.00 per 100.

O A UU AC good varieties, named, |2.00 per 100.

UAnnMO Good mixed, $1.00 per 100.

N YIVI PH /EA i^-;^"p%Vm°"''""' ""°^ '°°"'
R. VINCENT JR. i SON, Wliite Marsh, Md.

Mention th* Florists' Exchange when wrlUnc.

per

1000

$20.

per

1000

Fine stocky plants from 2H inch pots, ready

for 3^^ or 4 Inch.

Twenty (20) of the best summer Bedding

Varieties.

DAVID G. YATES & CO..

Mount Airy Nurserleg,
7356 Germantown Ave.. PHILADELPHIA. PA.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlDg.

SOJ

PerlOO

BEG0N14S— Incarnata glgaotea 12.00

" Kex, mixed. Mrs. Pollock 2.00

" " 30 varieties, named 4.00

COLEUS— 50 varieties 1.00

Mixed tai.OO per 1000 .60

** Separate colors 6.00 " .75

AGERATUM l.OO

GERANIUMS— Mixed l.OO

'* Separate kinds 1.50

" Bronze 1.50

•' Silver Leaf, Rose scented 1.50

" Mme. Ssllerol 1.2S

LEMON VERBENA 1.50

VINCA VAIJIEGATA 1.25

IMPATIENS SULTANl-Assorted 2.00

PELARGONIUMS— Assorted, named

POTTED PLANTS.

BEGONIAS— Incamata glgantea, 2^ 'nch

Kes, mixed, 2>6 Inch 4.00

'* ■' 30 named varieties, 2J^ Inch.. 6.00

CINERARIAS— Best strain..., 3.00

ASPARAGUS— Plumoeus and Sprengerl 6.00

IMPATIENS SULTAN I— Assorted 3.00

GEUANIUMS— Silver Leaf 4.00

LEMON VERBENA 4.00

FORGET-ME-NOT— Wlnter-flowerlng 3.00

VINCAS-2 Inch, $2.00 per 100 ; 3 Inch, extra. . . . 4.00

Write for prices on other stock or for large quantities.

Terms Cash or C. O. D.

GREENE & UNDERHILL, Witirtown, N.Y.

Mention th* Florists' dxaban^r* when wrltlac.

READ THIS AND LET U8 HEAR FROM YOU.

Our Geraniums are grown in flats and
in soil, our selection, $L60 per 100; $12.00 per
1000. Mme. Salleroi, in flats, the same, and
same price. Kose Geraniums. $3.00 per 100.

A few thousand of S. A. Nutt, E. G. Hill,
Beaute Poltevine, La Favorite, in 3 in. pots, at
J20.0U per 1000. Hiippy Thought, and Kose
Geraniums, 2H in. pots, S3 00 per 100.

Giant Alyssuni, 2Mi in. pots, $3.00 per
100; rooted cuttings, $1.00 per 100.

Afceratuni, blue and white, 60 cts. per 100 ;
$5.00 per lIlOO

FucbsiaSt standard sorts, $1.60 per 100;
$13 OU per IIIUO ; 3^ in. pots, $3.00 per 100.

Feverfew, Little Gem, from flats, $1.35
per 100: $10 00 per 1000.

Doulile Petunias, $1.60 per 100.

Salvia, Splendens and Bedman. $1 per 100.

Heliotrope, 6 varieties, $1.00 per 100:
$9.(10 per 1000.

Vlncas, var., cuttings, $1 25 per 100. 4 in.
stock, fine, $8.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000.

Coleus, all the best varieties, Verschaf-
feltii and Queen, 75 cts. per 100; $6.00 per 1000.
Coleus in variety, 60 cts. per 100 ; $6.00 per 1000.

The above are rooted cuttings except where
noted. |lS~Cash must accompany all orders.

J.E.FELTHOUSEN,SGhenectady,N.Y.

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Vigorous
Varieties 1 LilUL|11IU Stocic....

too lOOO

Best MamniothB. strong pot planu.... 13.00 $25.00

.1 *• rooted cuttings 1.25 lO.U)

Older " " LOO 8.(J0

"'""■ .. strong pot plants 2.S0 20.00

ROOTED GERANIUM cuttings.

Double and single, best variety, $2.00 per 100

* St'rVng'pot plants. $3.00 per 100; $26.00 per
1000.

MISCELLANEOUS.

100 lOOU

AKeratnm,blue and white $1 00 $8 00

'■ Princess Pauline... 160

Coleus, all leading sorts 100 8 0(1

Fucbslas, double and single... 2 00 15 00

Feverfew 1^ 12 ro

Heliotrope, light and dark. ... 1 35 ID 00

impatlens Sultanl 3 00

Moon Vines, true 2 00 16 00

Salvias, Bplendens and Bedman 1 25 10 00

n, carnations::;.-

For varieties and prices, see issue of Jan. 28.

■!;a',.«Y58|IT«EP|ll5[r

For varieties and prices, see Issue of Jan. 28.
SEND FOR PRICE LIST.

WOOD BROS., Fishkill, N.Y.

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146

Thb F=I-0RISTS* Exchknge.

SITUITIDNS WINTED.

Rat«, 10 cents per line (8 words), each In-
Bertlon. Cash with order. This rate applies only
to situation wanted advertisements and wden set
solid, without display. When letters are addressed in
oar care add 10 eta. to cover expense of forwarding.

YOUNG man, 22 years, wishes situation; expe-
rienced with roses, carnations, etc, M. U.
Garvin, Sharon lllll, Peuna.

A

G'^

No. I KOSE GKOvVlCK wishes a change; good
' mauatfer; besc of reterunces as to ability, etc.
Address Good, care florists' EichH nge.

GAHUENEK, Gdrmao, aiutcle. £b years' experience
la all branches; competent, can take full
charfte. Address B., care Florists' Exchange.

SITUATION wanted as second man or assistant,
oudrst-ciasB private piace, outside experience;
flrst-class references. C.P., care Florists' Exchan^te.

A YOUNG MAN, 23, wants steady situation on
private place to work In Rraenbuuses, and
around. Address. Cbas. Sondermann,25l> Wiothrop
St., Maibush, N. Y.

^ A KUENErt, florist, German, assistant; 12 years'
experience uu tlrst-clftss private places, wants
situation. Private, best references. Address A. B.8.
care Florists' ExchaiiKe.

YOUNG man seeks position under foreman, on
private or commercial place; ase 37; life ex-
perience; btKbe^t reterences. Address Kxperlence,
care Florists' Eichiinfre.

SITUATION rtauted as private gardener, flne
rererences from private places at present tm-
ployed as foreman lo large establishment. J., P. O.
Box, lOi) East Orange. N. J.

SITUATION wanted by practical florist and gar-
dener: single, bard worker, understands out-
door and inside wurk thoroughly. Good referenoes.
M i. care Florists' Exchange.

SITUATION wanted by a young man. 22 years of
age, single, i years' experience, commercial or
general green house work, best of references,
W. 3, care of Florists* Exchange.

OITUATION wanted by practical florist and gar-
*^ doner, age 30, single, German, hard worker;
good references, p-ivate or cooimerclal. Address.
C. E.,care Florists' Exchange.

OOSE GKOWEK, disengaged April 1, desires
■*^ correspondence with parties wanting ener-
getic capable man as head, on large plant. Address.
Rose Grower 6, care Florists' Exchange.

RANTED, a position, by a practical all around
florist. 16 years' experience, designer, decor-
ator; temperate; best nf references. Address W.
G. Tyler, 12 Olive St.. Nurthanipton, Masn.

CITUATION wanted by an industrious young
^ fluriHt; ',) ye*rs' experience with large growers;
private or commercial ; good references. Address
J.Olear8ki.65lh St. & 6th Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y.

CITUATION wanted by young man, age 21, as
^'-^ assistant on a tlrst-class private place; well up
In greenhouse w>irk, including roses and carna-
tions. Address Herbert Will' e, Mt. KIsco. N. Y.

QlTUATloN wanted by single American, age 25,
*^ to take charge of carnation houses; best of
references from present and former places. Ad-
dre'*^, with particulars. Florist, box 4. Mt. Klsco.
N.T.

CITUATION wanted as working foreman, by a
*^ reliable and competent florist, A dood grower
of cut flowers and general greenhouse stock.
Married. Age 36, Address Industrious, care of
Florists* Exchange.

pOSiriON wanted by thoroughly practical man.
-*- well up In growing roses, carnations and gene-
ral stock; private or commercial: Washington
preferred; highest testimonials. Address Prac-
tical, care Florists' Erchanue.

CITU ATK >N wanted, by a thoroughly reliable and
^ exoerienced florist and gardener; capable of
taking full charge ot commercial or private place;
22 year*' experience; married, one child. German;
best of references. Address C. W., P. O. Box 229.
Nyack, N. Y.

CITUATION wanted by a flrst-class grower of cut
*^ flowers and general stock; successful propa-
gator, 17 years' experience In all branchea of flortl-
culture; single. Indu^trinus and reliable; ready for
emplr.yment after March 1, Address. Roses. Flor-
ists' Exchange.

W X IVTRn ^ situation by a man capable

" '*'■* * ■"' of taking charge of a retail es-
tablishment; good propagator and cut flower
grower: understands design work and decorating;
can refer to present employer. Address with full
particulars, RETAIL, care Florists' Exchange.

W^

HELP WIKTED

W^ ANTED.

A handy youui? man of good character for
grcBnhouse and nursery, especially for the
latter. Write, statine waires expected,
CHIHST. WINTEIIICH, Deflanoe. Ohio.

W^ANTED.

A Biui?l0 man for g-oneral srreenhouae work.
Must have had Homo experience. State wages
expected with board.

OSCAR KISSAM,

Huntlng:ton« L. I,. N, Y.

ATentlon the Florists* Exchange when wiitlnc.

JELPWim

^VANTED FEBR. 15th.

Young man with some experience, for gene-
ral greenhouse work.

JOHN LANGE. Englewood, N. J.

TVANTED.

By New Vork Seed House, a few counter
hands for tlie season. Apply by letter, giving
full particulars as to experience, wageu, etc.,
to

P. O. Box 2449, New York.

^VANTED.

ThoroUBhly experienced florist with prac-
tical knowledge ol making up choice designs,
must be good salesman us weil. Firol-oiabS
references and long experience esseuiial.

FLKISCHMAN,

25th Street and Broadway, New York.

WANTED.

Single man for general nuisery work, must
be experienced in budding arm growing of
trees and small frnitt; prefer a man of German
or Scotch descent, from 30 to 40 > ears of age;
good reference required. Addicss
KEMP BROS..
Somerset Co., Barnedhville, Pa.

SIOGK WANTED.

W^ ANTED.

Ruf9bers, 10 to 20 ft. high. Give partic-
ulars, size HUU price.

RCBBKRS, care of Florists' Exchange.

BUSINESS OPPQIITOIIITIES.

L. USSING'S

Greenhouse Property
Exchange,

I 17 W. 30th St., Telephone 1616 38th.

WITH E. O. BRADSHAW.
SELL, RENT OR EXCHANGE AT ALL TIMES.

We have greenhouse property for sale all
over the country, from $40U to $76,000, also
florist and seed stores, parinerships, etc Come
to see us if you want to buy ; it will pay you

FOR SALE. Florist business, with
»=F.«.»-*m^. about6l)JifcetutgU8>t
at very reasonable price; well located and
doing a good trade in city of 25,000 ; possession
given immediately if desired. For particulars
address A. N., care Klorisis' Exchange.

FOR SALE OR RENT.

Twelve large greenhouses, 40,010 feet ot
glass; well stocked with plants ; hut water and
steam; located near Trenton, N. J. Will make
terms very easy. For partiou lars, address

B. C. KlISER, Trenton, I«. J,

TO RENT.

vTen greenhouses, filled with carnations,
aiolets and bedding stutT : windmill, one to ten
ores of land; tine Summer trade. Thirty
minutestromNew York on Long Island Sound,
several hotels and club houses.

H, B. W,t care Florists' Exchange

FOR SALE.

A house and seven lots, 50x125 feet, suitable
for fliirlst's place, situated at Great Neck. L. I.,
within eight minutes' walk ot the railroad
station. This place can he bought at an ex-
ceedingly low price for cash. Owner will take
half cash and halt mortgage.

JOHN J. MATHEWS, Agent,
P.O. Box 94. Great Neck. I,.I. N.Y

FOR SALE OR TO RENT

Greenhouse property In the Greater New
Y..rk, seven (7) acres of land; sixty thousand
(60,1.00) t-qiiare feet of glass, planted with roses
and carnations; also stable, wagon house,
horse and wagons, and dwelling houses. Will
rent part of the greenhouses if desired. Terms
very low, just enough to cover interest and
taxes. Apply

JOHN R. FRASHR,
153 E. 8lBt St.. Ne-w Vork.

Mention tbe Florlata' Eixcbanse when wrlUnc.

BUSINESS OPPORTUmilES.

FOR RENT.

Old established business, 4000 square feet of
glass, in lively town near Philadelphia; well
stocked with violets, carnations, roses, bedding
plants, etc.; good home trade; rent low, rare
chance ; cash required $400.

Address I». »., care of Florists' Exchange.

FOR SALrE.

The largest and most mudein greenhouse
establishment in a city of So.dOti in the South;
well established trade, wholesale and retail;
tine oponing for a live active man. If you
mean business write to

SOVXH,

Care Florists' Exchange, for full particulars

FOR SALE CHEAP.

35,0i;0 square feet of glass, with boilers, pipe ;
about UiO.iiOO pots, a large stock of blooming
carnations, about 3,500 seedling carnations, in
pots, second year's trial, roses, chrysanthe-
mums, geraniums and other bedding plants;
glass must be sold on account of property
being laid out in building lots. Address

E. J., care Flortstb' Exchange.

FOR SALE.

O d established tlorUtB' business, at ABbevllIe,
N. C, the healthiu^t climate id the United States.
Tbe propertj cudbIsib vt % of an acre, with over
6,(00 ft of Blase; the houseB were rebuilt five years
ago, are heated with hot water-and well stocked.
L'lCatiou, npposite Ashevibe ColleRe for youpR
wumeii and tbe Oiks Hotel on a street caritne.
and Ave minutes' walk from center of ctty. For
further particulors, addrcBs. E. E. BROWN,

Proprietor of Brnwnhurst GreeuhouBes,
AHheville. N, C.

FOR SAI.E.

AT A BIG BARGAIN. My entire stock
of Halms, Ferns and Decorative Plants, with
a well established wholesale business.

Stock consists in nart of 25,000 Lataulas,
in 3. 4 and 5 inch pots, 10,000 Arecas, in 3, 4,
5 and 6 inch pots. 4000 KentiaH, in 4. 5, and 6
inch potF, 10,000 to 12,000 of other varie-
ties of Palms. 8000 to 10.000 Ferns and
SelaglnellaH.

Six houi-es, 135 feet long, heated by ateam»
gnnri hiiiler, sheds and plenty of water.

Will sell stock and houses and leas*' portion
of ground, or will sell farm of 60 acres, 35 acres
well planted in fruit. Good dwelling of 11
rooms. Ueai^oiih for selling— aee, poor health,
and a desire to rest. For further luforraatioii
and special low prices on large orders, address

W, J. HHSSHR,

Plattsmoutli, B(et>.

NOTICE TO GROWERS

If you grow Cut Flowers of any variety we
are in a position to give you the highest mar-
ket price for them. Returns made every week
BICKS & CKAWBUCK,

Wholesale Florists,
110 Livingston St., Brooklyn, N. T.

Mention the Florists' Bxchaniire when wrltlnc.

BOOKS RECEIVED.

Violet Cult ure. — This is tbe title of a
copyrighted pampbict now lieiug dis-
tributed by W. L. Minor, Brocliton.
Mass., tlie originator ot the new violet
Imperial; and the ai^toniKbing success
which seems to follow upon his treat-
ment, makes liis methods all tbe more
interesting, iiy permission we take the
following points from the booklet in
question; Mr. Minor first describes the
style of violet house he prefers, " 21 feet
from outside to outsitie in width, pitch
of roof as Hat as is compatible to allow
snow and water to run off easily." He
then gives directions for preparing the
soil, which after spading he levels off,
rolling firm and hard before planting.
After the plants have started to grow
he applies a fertilizer madeup as follows.
"A bushel of clean cow manure, from
well fed cows, put in a barrel or tank,
and add one barrel of water, adding one
teaspoonful of potash dissolved In hot
water." After standing this mixture for
a week, an application is given the
plants; two weeks later another dose is
furnished, followed by another at the end
of three more weeks. Mr. Minor keeps
his sash off until after two or three
sharp frosts haveoccurred. Some useful
information is supplied about selection
of stock, as well as opinions on different
varieties tested by the author. Another
interesting featureof the pamphlet is the
description of the author's system of
sterilizing his soil, which Is accomplished
by the distribution of steam, through
common land tiles, the soil being heated
to 212 degrees, thus destroying every
llving.organism.

PLBHTS am ROWERS.

New Carnations.— We are in receipt
of specimen blooms of new carnation
Alma, from the originator, Casper Aul,
of Cleveland, O. The color is a rosy-
pink; the fiower fairly large, with broad
petals, good stem and cal.yx. The
grower claims extra good keeping quali-
ties for this variety. It traveled well.

05. Hancock & Sons, Grand Haven,
Mich., send us a few blooms ot their new
white seedling cross between Ivory and
a white variet.v. It appears to be a
good, strong grower, with stiff stems
and good calyx. The blooms were a
little passe before they reached us.

Carnation Sandusky.— From W. E.
Hall, Clj'de, O., we have received speci-
mens of his new variegated carnation
Sandusky. The flowers were frozen stiff
on arrival. They wereborneon a strong
stem, with a calyx well suited to its re-
quirements. The numerous red veinings
on the pure white ground, make this
variety distinct from others in this class,
and render it a rather attractive tiower.

Carnation Conch Sheli^.- We have re-
ceived some specimens of this new va-
riety from the originator, H. Grout,
Springfield, Alass. The flower, although
somewhat small, possesses a most pleas-
ing and attractive color, well described
by its name; with a good stem and
calyx, and is nicely fragrant.

Violet Marie Louise. — We apologize
to R. S. Shuphelt, Chatham, N. Y., for a
tardy acknowledgement of receipt of a
handsome bunch of this violet — splendid-
ly grown flowers.

New I.mperial Violet. — I send you by
express a box containing a bunch of the
new Imperial violet; thisisuot a selected
lot but just what I am picking 3,000 to
4 000 ot per week. I did not wish to pick
out 100 extra flne flowers as I want .vou
to see .iust how they run in size. I have
picked blooms 2% inches across the wid-
est part of the flower, but these are not
as they usuall.v come. There areperhaps
,'■> per cent, of the flowers that are small,
about the usual size of a well-grown
Marie Louise; these I call seconds and
sell them as such. W. L. Minor.

Brockton, Mass.

[The flowers were certainly the largest
that have ever come under our observa-
tion and that opinion is shared in by
practical growers, one of whom charac-
terized the blooms as " the best I've ever
seen in mylife." The immense size, about
IV2 inches across, fullness, handsome
color and delicious fragrance combine to
place the Imperial in the front rank
among violets. — En.]

Ottawa.

The weather for the past week has
been very sharp — 10 to l.'j below zero —
but as the sun has visited us daily and
no deep tall of snow has made its ap-
pearance, it is what we term ideal Win-
ter weather, although the ideal does not
apply to the coal bill. C. Scrim, at his
greenhouses, had an experience which
might have been a ver.v costly one: it
came in the shape of a tiurst in a T in a
feeding steam pipelocated underground.
After turning off the steam at the boi-
ler, Mr. .Scrim, who is quite a stenm-
fltter. and keeps a complete set of tools
and fixings, after two hours' labor had
the damage repaired, and when steam
was turned on none of the houses had
gone below 38 degrees. Some primroses
and cinerarias were well cooked but
luckily that was all the damage. The
moral : If practicable, arrange the piping
so that each house can be shut off sepa-
rately and do not put pipes under
ground if you can avoid it.

Trade has been quiet, with the excep-
tion of funeral work, using consider-
able flowers which are falrl.v plentiful.
Carnations all go at .50c.; violets at .f 1 ;
roses, *1 to $2, and bulbous stock at
50c.

C. Scrim visited Montreal last week to
confer with the florists therein regard to
the duty on plants, bulbs, etc.. which
matter is to be presented to the Govern-
ment (it we ever get it back from Wash-
ington) by a committee from the Horti-
cultural .Society; and as our law makers
are reasonable, satisfactory results are
expected. E.

1

Febrnaiy 11, 1809.

Thb F=i-orists' Exchange.

147

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Echoes from the Alleys.

St. Louis. — Nine members met Mon-
day night and enjoyed tlie sport, rolling
four games. Charlie Keuhn was again
high man, with an average of 183. — G.

New York. — On the alleys, Monday
evening, much enthusiasm prevailed
over the coming contest with the Flat-
bush Club. J.H. Troy announces that
he will give a regulation ball and cover
to the bowler making the highest average
individual score in the match. A largeat-
tendance is expected at the alleys, 57th
street and 6th avenue, Monday after-
noon, February 13, the date on which
this match will occur. Following are
the scores rolled last Monday night :

P. U'Mara 238 157 14,'! 163

T.J. Lang 147 165 145 184

L. Hafner 116 117 130

J.H.Troy 152 103 121

Wm. Plumb 141 131 ■ ■

E. Leuly 152 145 126 141

A.S.Burns 112 136 124 li.3

F. Traendly 305 143 119 121

H. A. Bunyard 123 104 120 145

Q. Stumpp 148 141 146

J. I. Donlan 127 97 131 ■

S. S. Butterfleld... 95

Buffalo, N. Y.— The florists of Buffalo
organized a bowling club. Last Friday
night they met and elected the following
officers for the season: Geo. Troup,
president; H. B. Buddenberg, treasurer;
Phil. Scott, secretary; Wm. Scott,
captain. Aftier the election four games
were rolled. There are a couple of men of
bowling reputation whose scores could
stand swelling, but they have promised
to "hit 'er up" later on. One any way
said that he will do all his bowling at
Detroit, as rolling for medals is his forte.

SCORES.

12 3 4 Total

Wm. Scott: 125 123 107 147 502

Geo. McClure 140 134 143 148 565

Geo. Troup 84 131 131 168 514

W. F. KastiuK 135 151 286

Phil. Scott 162 168 177 502

David Scott 162 147 100 158 567

H. B. Buddenberg. 98 98 119 93 408

D.B.Long 95 117 212

Geo. Schmidt 122 159 116 116 513

W. Grever 105 120 113 338

Charles 89 93 87 81 350

Mason J 23 102 88 102 415

|P.S.

Clevel,^n(i. — Following are the aver-
ages for the month of January :

No. Highest

games. Total. Avg'a. Score.

Jap Wilson 17 2237 181 181

H.Hart 17 1711 3 00 156

Jas. Eadie 13 1919 147 182

S.N. Pentecost.... 17 2519 148 200
E. H. Cushman.... 14 1772 126 164

GordouGray 13 1495 115 150

A. Graham 17 2244 132 187

My report of last week stated that the
highest individual score for the month
was made by Mr. Eadie. To Mr. I^en-
tecost is the credit due, as the score made
by him on 23d ult. was the one given,
viz, 200.

At the alleys on Monday night the fol-
lowing scores were made.

Pentecost 136 182 110 132

H. Hart 98 127 116 112

Gray 115 146 118 62

Cushman Ill 129 64 105

Eadie 178 157 148 146

A. Graham 126 151 131 139

C. .1 Graham 129 112 150 178

J.Wilson 108 155 179 •

6. A T.
.St. Paul.— The Twin City bowlers
made the following scores at their meet-
ing January 31. E. Nagel having high
average and G. Will high score. The al-
ley on which these scores are made is an
extra long and difficult one to roll on,
very few 200 or better scores ever hav-
ing been made on it:

Nagel 130 129 155 129 145

G.Will 125 132 129 158 132

Mallmquist 142 307 119 130 134

Hartman Ill 130 140 124 89

WeSBling 99 124 116 98 134

Monson 126 133 90 124 94

O. Will 88 111 135 109 114

I Carlson 122 95 96 93 97

1 Swanson 62 121 95 72 150

I Veritas.

Cincinnati.

Market Ne^vs.

Business seems to be on the in-
crease, with supply of good, cut flowers
still scarce. Best Bride and Bridesmaid
are selling at 6 to 7c.; Perle, 4 to C>c.;
Meteor, 6 to 8c.; Beauty, 10 to 3.'>c.
Carnations, good, bring 2c.; medium,
li/oc: fancy, 3 to 5c. Valle.v has been
moving very slowly during the past
week at 4c.; in fact, was not wanted.
Roman h,yacinthB sell at 1 to 2c., and
Paper White narcissus at 2 to 3c.; Trum-
pet Major narcissus, 2 to 3c.; Von
Sion, 3c.; tulips, 3 to 4c.; Harrisii, 12i^
to 15c.: smilax, 121/2 to 15c. Violets are
not so plentiful at the present writing,
but the demand is also light; they sell at
75c. to $1 .00 per 100. Callas at 10c. each ;
Eastern ferns are getting scarce, and
prices have advanced to 25c. per 100;
$2.00 per 1,000.

The past week has witnessed some
very cold weather. Zero having been
reached in several localities, but so far I
have heard of no special damage.

Jottings.

C.'C. Murphy has been on thesick list
for a number of weeks, and his wife
is very low with the pneumonia, with
the chances very much against her.
Mrs. Murphy's mother, who wiis called
to see her daughter, took sick and died,
and the balance of the family have all
suffered more less from la grippe. C. C
Murphy has the sympathy of all his
friends.

J. .S. Stuart (of Stuart & Haugh)
Anderson, Ind., passed through the city
Monday evening with his daughter, who
is quite ill, en route for Asheville, N. C.
He was also accompanied by his wife,
and sister. Mrs. E. G. Hill.

L. H. Wise. New Castle, Pa., and Mr.
Heller, from New Castle, Ind., were also
callers.

The undernoted is a copy of K. Witter-
staetter's acceptanceof Thomas \V. Law-
son's challenge:

I hereby accept your challenge to pro-
duce a carnation equal to Mrs. Thomas
W. Lawson, as per article in The Flor-
ist's Exchange of February 4, 1899.
Please state your conditions fully as to
color, etc. — R .Witterstaetter.

Sedamsville, O.

E. G. GlLLETT.

St. Louis.

A Cold Snap.

Continued severe cold weather has
prevailed during the past ten or twelve
days — about as severe a spell aswe have
experienced in years — makingit necessary
to fire day and night, and causing the
coal bills to amount, especially with
those who burn hard coal, which isexpen-
sive in this locality. So far, we have
notheard of any losses by freezing out.

Inquiry among the retail men shows a
fair to good business, except during the
very cold days. Those who have had
no decorations arecongratulatingthem-
selves; in fact, positively refuse to talk
renting plants just now.

Stock the latter part of last week was
in excess of the demand among the whole-
sale men. Just now, however, the sup-
ply of and demand for roses and carna^
tions are about on a par. Beauty are
off crop and of very poor quality. Vio-
lets. Harrissii, valley and bulb stock gen-
erally are in over-supply.

Notes.

GuB Eggeling. Grand avenue, re-
ports business very good. He grows
part of the flowers he uses and has had
great success with Flora Hill carnation.
He is also favorably impressed with
Triumph, which he proposes to grow
extensively next year. C. C. S.

usiness Paper
usiness Men:
Florists' Exchange

Lantania Borbonioa, 2 In. pots per 100, $2.50

Otahkite Okanqes, cuttings " 2 50

AGERATCM.Blueand White. Hblioteopb " .50

Feverfew, Little Gem *' ,75

Salvia Splendens '* .75

Glechoma Vae " 1.1)0

WM. M. KIDD, 2984 Atlantic Ave., BROOKLYN, N.Y.
Mpntlon fhp Flnrlsts' Kxchange when writing

GERANIUMS

Very fine, out of 3 inch potfi.

8G0 GI.OIRE DE FRANCE,
2u00 LA EAVOmXE,
21100 DOlIBI,E GEN. GRA9(T,

12 00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. Cash with order

EDW&RD LtPPE, Woodlawn, N. Y. City.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

3 mkm NOVELTIES

PELARGONIUMS, Sandifoed's SURPRISE,
WONDER and BEST, I^J.SO per doz. Aleo the following
new sorts, Dorothy, Countess, Champion, Edward
Perkins. Goldmine and i4arie Malet, fl.25 per
doz.: $8.00 per 100. Mrs. R. Sandiford, Mmk. Thebat
and H. M. Stanley, $1.00 per doz. ; $6.00 per 100. The
above prices are for fine, strong plants, from 2J^ inch
pots. 50 at 100 rate. |J^"Ca8h with order.

ROBT. SANDIFORD, Mansfield, 0.

M<*ntlnn th** FlnrlRts' Exrhanpf* whfn wrltlne'.

ROOTED cuttings OF

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

All the new and standard varieties.
$■.50 to $2.00 per hundred.

JOHil muiii, 301 Beechar Street,

SYKACUSE, N. Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Peacock's Dahlias

ARE THE BEST THAT BI.IIO.Yl.

New Carnations. Kew Chrysanthemums.

Send for our new illustrated descilptive
cattilo^ue (now in printer's handt.) before
placing > our ordertt elsewhere.

Correspondence solicited.

W. P. PEACOCK, - - Atco, N.J,

Mt^nri-'n the Flnrlats' Exchange when writing.

STV^ILKX

From flats, by mall $0.50 per 100

From 2 In. pots, strong plants 1.50 "

CANJSAS. mixed, strong 2.00 "

GERANIUMS, mlxea. 2 m. pots 2.00 "

HYDRANGEA OTAKSA, 3 In. pots 5.00 "

Send for samples. Cash with order.

FRED. BOEHNEH, Cape May City. N. J.

CHEAP FOR CASH

Mitou Vines, strong- pjjints from 3^ in. pots,
$';..^(l pf-r Uiti; rooted cuttinp's. $1.50 per 100.
Giant Double Alyssum nnd Fuchsias, rooted
cuituiKS, gl.OuperiOu. Lemon Verbena, last
year's plaiits from 3 inch pots, $3.0J per lUl).

J. PALMER GORDON, Ashland, Va.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

ROOTED CUTTINGS

GERANIUMS, sundard sorts, our selection, $1-00 per

100 : *9.tKl per 1000. Mme. Sallerol, 11.00 per 100.
COLEUS, Gulden Bedderand Crimson Verachaffeltil,
65c a UO ; *s a 1000. In variety, 60c. a 100 ; »4.50 a 1000.
PARIS DAISIES, MARGUERITES. *1.00 per 100
SALVIA SPLENDENS. »1.0O per 100. AGERATUII,
Blue and White. 50 cts. per 100. GIANT SWEET
ALTSSUM. 60 cts. per 1(X), by mall. ALTEENAN-
THERAS, Red and Yellow, from soil, 60 cts. per 100;
$4.00 per 1000. Cash with order.
C. A. HARBI.S & CO., - Delanson, N. Y
Mention thp Florists' Exchange when writing.

Finest lot of PEACH TREES in the country, free from borers, scale, yellows,
etc. Large storks of Pear, Plum, Apple, Cherry, Apricot, Quince. Immense
supply of 5niall Kruits. Headquarters for

Ornamental Trees, Roses, Shrubs.

I Extra fine lot of Teas Weeping Mulberry, Kilmarnock, New American and
\ Wisconsin Weeping Willows, Camperdown Elm and Cut Leaved Weeping

Birch. 44 greenhouses filled with Roses, Palms, Ficus, Geraniums, etc.
Correspondence ami personal inspection solicited. Catalogue and price list free. 45th year.
44 greeuhuuses. IIJUO acres.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Box 50f, Painesville, O.

lUaUoB Um FlvrUU' Buluuic* wb«B wrtUnc.

Ghrysanthemum Bonnaffon If^.^Hm^"*^'
Variegated Vinca, ™'J I'il,."""'' ""''- *''"

Geraniums out of a inch pote, $3.60 per lOO.

Yellow Daisies, ?2.oo per 100.

Yellow Daisies, Xm.^'"^ '"'''' ''°^' ^^'^

K. E. 1UUL,''S^,:/k^" Elizabeth, N.J.

Mpntion thp Flortstfj' Kxchange whfn writing.

LAST CALL

PVPI AMPN Pkrsioum Gigantktjm. Williams'
w I V U H ITI t II ane mixed, August seedling, twice
tratiBplanted, cheap, only a few thousand left. Send
for prices; sample, 25 ct8.

FORCING RADISH, per lb., 50 eta.

CAULIFLOWER, Early Dwarf Erfurt, extra,
pkt., 25 cts. ; oz., $4.00 ; sample free.

BEAULIEU, - Woodhaven. N.Y.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange wh^n writing.

MVnCnTIQ winter flowering. In bud, from 4 In.
IVITUOUIIO puty, tHX)per doz.

PARIS YELLOW DAISY i3X'e"?do.'^'"'
PARIS WHITE DAISY 'p^r'm'""'*''"'
BOUGAINVILLEA ^s^^^^p^rV '""' "'"'•

IVYGERANIUMS^f"nVK&!'^°ol)7erm''''
CASH WITH OKDER PLEASE.

JOHH Q. EISELE,onr.oll,Phlla., Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

FXJCHIiLS

Per 100

Little Beauty J5.UU

Lord Byron 5.U0

Storm King: 3.0n

BEGOINIA «.»iX. Best var., extra

strong 4.00

HELIOXROrE. M me. Druant. One
of the tinest lor maiket. Always in

bloom 4.00

All plants out of 214 in. pots. Heady for

shifting. ^^CASH WITH OKDER.

F. BRITENBAUGH & BRO.,

Bennett P. O. Allegheny Co.. Pa^

M^ntlnn th» FHoriBtw' BTChanr* wh*n wntin*

WHAT 00 YOU WANT

tiO.OOOCanuas, Mme. Crozy, Austria, Burbanfc,
Chas. Henderson, A. Eouvler, .Queen Charlotte. 2c.
t'loreuce Vaughan, Italta, Peachblow. Alsace, 4c. flam-
ingo, Philadelphia, M. Blush, 8c. Pelargonium,
Victor, SUc.perdoz. Viuca,4-lnch, field-grown, Sc;
2ii; Inch. ac. AgeraCiiui, Cope's Pet., 2^6 inch. 3Uc.
doz.; Kooted Cuttings. 15c Weepiug Lantana,
(■eraiiiiitiis, Mrs. Taylor, Heterauthe. D'ble Grant,
LaFavorlte, Kose and Hlbbard's Pet, 40c. doz. Abut-
ilou Eclipse. 4-inch, 75c. doz.; 2^ inch, 40c. Uen-
istas for faster, 4-!ncb,'i5c. dtz.; rooted cuttings. 25c.
BegouiaH, B. Closbon, Argeutea Guttata. Metalllca,
Alba plcta, Fuchsloldcs, 2f^ Inch, 5Uc, doz. Clematis
Paniculnta, 3-in.,75c. doz. Honeysuckle, Halle-
ana, and Golden, 3-tn. ,25c. doz.; R. C. 25c. doz. Rud-
bfckia. Golden Glow, Ampelopsis Veitchii, 5Uc.
doz. tSpiriPa, Anthony Waterer and lO other leading
shrubs and vines for retailing, 3 year old, 75c. doz.
Violets, Princess of Wales, $1.50 per 100; California,
L. H. Campbell, Large Field Runners, *1.0U per 100.
Scott, McGowan and Portia, R. C, $1.00 per 100.
Eldorado, $1.50,

BENJ. CONMELL, Florist, WEiT GKOVE. PA.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writlpg.

Lose No Time!

Order at once, If you want to secure any of my 4 Inch
PiUtUftfllkC Only a, limited number left, at the
UinCnfifilAO rate of 16.00 per lOO with pots, and

J5.00 without pots.

IIUODi:! I k Dl iS5TC I^'"^ anti strong, out of
UmDntLLA rLBNio inch pots, ii^ou per lOO.

I am a specialist Id growing the ....
Tun unnuUlliC Ipouicea I^octiflora (Smith's
inUjl mUUnVinu Hybrids, the largest and beet,
pure white muouvlue In the world. I sell them cheaper
than you can buy seed for. Strong, 2H 'nch pots, by
express. mi.-e jihints for stock, *5,0O per 100.
nVPiiUCUtf Large, busby plants, 3 Inch pots,
uTuLAinLno only $8.0u per 100.

Cash with the order, please.

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

Wholesale grower of Imported and Pot Plants,
1013 Ontario St.. Klsliie Suu, PHILA., PA.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wriUns-

utnAlllUlfIa t'axn

new, some

40 varieties, partly our selection, rooted cuttings,

f 10.00 per 1000; a tew replanted left, $1.35 per 100.

Oni cue Verschafleltil and Golden Bedder. *C.OO

wULCiUd perioUO. fancy leaved. 25 vars,, superb

bright colors, $5.00 per 1000.

REPLANTED STOCK ^v'it^^sD'pUrToS)'

Begoniu Vernon and Erfordii, S colors, $1.75
per imJ. i'eiunia, Double Veteran, fringed. Im-
mense bloom, white and rose, half dwarf, $2.50 per
100. PauHies. our select strain, 80 cts. per HO.
Heliotrope. 2 best dark, Scarlet Saee, 2 best
early blooming, $1.25 per lOO.
HERR'S STAR PHLOX (Cuspldata), large
blooms, finest colors, a greatly Improved strain,
seed. ^ oz- 25c. Any quantity of plants by express
at quoted rates. B3^CAbH PLEASE.
Plants added for discount. Write for Hat of stock.

DANIEL K. HERR, Lancaster, Pa.

Meatloa ttx9 Florl«U' Bxchang* wbMU wrlttns*

148

The Florists* Exch73[ngi

J. K. ALLBIV,

Whol«sal« Commission Dealer In

CUT PLOiftiERS,

67 W. «8th Street, New York.

Orders br mtll or teleerapb prompt] j attended
to. Telephone Call. 382 38Ch Bt.

ROSES, Blue and While VIOLETS, Specialties.

W. S. ALLEN,

17 West aSth St., New York.

CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE |

404-412 E. 34th St., N Y., near Ferry.

Open every Morning at 6 O'clock a. m. for tbe

Siile of Cut Flowers.

This la not a commission house; the market I

consists of Individual stands.

Wall Space for Advertising Purposes to Rent.

J. DONALDSON, SECRETARY.

DECKER, BL&UVELT GO.

WHOLESALE DEALERS IN

CIT FLOWERS- PLANTS

42 W. 28th St., New York.

Conslinmients solicited. ShlpplnB orJers will

receive prompt and careful attention.

Telephone 2J37-13th Street.

MICHAEL A. HART,

Wholesale S Commission Florist,

Telephone
kind* ol Ri

EDWARD C. HORAN,

Wholesale Florist

No. 34 W. 29th St., New York.

i

Tbe Bride, Mermet and American Beauty,

I Specialties.

JULIUS LANG,

Wholesale Floris*

53 WEST 30tli ST.

Consignments Solicited. NEW YORK.

FRANK MILLANG,

Wholesale Commission Dealer in

CUT FLOWERS

408 E. 34th ST.. NEW YORK CITY.

Cat Flower Exchange. Telephone Call, 1054-38th.

THE NEW YORK GUT FLOWER CO.

I 1 9- 12 r West 23d Street,

1 12-1 14 West 24th Street,

TtlipboB* 733-lStlL NEW YORK.

OONSI0NMINTS SOLIOITID.

Special Attention Given to Shipping Ordtri.

in£.I=.SHERIDHN

WhoIPBsle CommlKolon Dculer In

CUT FLOWERS

30 West 28th St., New York.

Telepbone, 21i— 38th Bt.

PRIOa LIST SINT ON APPLIOATION.

MentloD the Florlata' Bxehany wb«a wrltuic.

'-"'^'anR iP^^ -'.'^^W^SO W£iTi0lV5THCEl N.Y. CITY.

CHA8. W.lMoKELLAR.

B. F. WINTEESON.

McKELLAR & WINTERSON

WHOLESALE GOMMISSIOE^ JOBBERS

In Cut Flowers anil Florists' Supplies. IHanufacturers of Wire Work.
45, 47, 49 WABASH AVENUE, - - CHICAGO, JLL.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND, w^oles^^^

CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
No. 67 Bromfleld St. and 18 Chapman Place, BOSTON. MASS.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Names and Varieties

A. Bkaiitt, fancy— special.

" extra

No.l

" Culls & ordinarj

Bride

Bridesmaid

CuslD

ig. Hoste

ta K. A. Victoria

•« La France, ordinary...

5 *' extra

Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan

NlphetOB

Papa Gontier

Perle :.

Sou V. de Wootton

ORC aiDS— Cattieyas

Cypripediuma

Dendrobium formosum.

" others

f Inf'r grades, all colors.
M ( White....

c Standard J Pink

S Varieties 1 Red

•1 ( Yei.&Var

• (The highest J ^™^

«5 grades of |"™i:^---
Ca standard var) \ Yei.&Var

i^ Novelties

Adiantum

asparaods

Callas

Daffodils.

Daisies

Hyacinths

Lilies

Lily or the Valley

Mignonette— ordinary.. . ,

*' fancy

Narcissus

PAN8IE9

Smilax

TDLIP8

Violets— ordinary

" extra

New York Boston Philadelphia Baltimore

Keb. lU. 1899 Feb. 9 1899 Feb. 7, 1899 Feb. 8, 1899

,00 to 50
.(X) to 25
.00 to 8
.00 to 3
,00 to 10.
00 to 10.

.00 to

.00 to 4,

.00 to «,

... to ..

...to .

...to .

.00 to 6

.00 to 6

.00 to 3,

...to .

.00 to 4

...to .

.00 to 30

.00 to 8

...to .
.00 to
.35 to

.00 to 2

.00 to 2

.00 to 2,

.lin to 2

.00 to 6

.00 to 5

.00 to 6

.00 to 6

.00 to 6

.75 to 1

1,00 to 60

..00 to 8

1.00 to 2

.60 to 1

.60 to 1

1.00 to 13

.50 to 2

.00 to 2

1.00 to 8

.75 to 1

...to .

1.00 to 13

.00 to 3
.25 to
.36 to

Otl
OH

i'.'ti

M

2.00

2 111'

2.00

2,0(1

6.01

5,110

6,01

6,00

6.00

.01

.01

.00

.50

.01

Of'

,00

.00

.00

.00

.01

!«!
,00
.80
.60

35.00 to
6.00 to
8.00 to
3.00 to
3.00 to
3.00 to
4.00 to
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,... to
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4,O0 to
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3.00 to
3.00 to
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25,00 to
tS,00 to
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1.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
2,00 to
1.60 to
1.60 to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
8,00 to
2,00 to

.75 to
1.50 to
8.00 to
2,00 to
3.00 to
.... to
1,50 to

.50 to
10,00 to
2.00 to

.36 to

.60 to

50.01
35,01
12.01

6,01
10,01
10,0'

8.01

10,00

3,0
8.00

35. «'
8.0(

1..5(i
1.61
1..50
1.61
2,5
2,0!
2,01
2,61'
3.01
1,00
50,00
10 01
3,01
1.00
4,0'

in. 01

4.01
4,0(i
6.0C
4.01

.7.1
12.IK1
4.00

.40

00 to 75.
00 to 60,
00 to 35,
00 to 16,
On to 12.
00 to 12.
00 to 8.
..to ..
00 to 12.
00 to 6.
,00 to 15.
..to ..
,00 to 10,
00 to 8.
...to ..
.00 to 5.
.00 to 6.
... to .
.00 to 50.
...to IV
,00 to 30.
...to ..
.75 to I.
26 to 1.
25 to 1.
.36 to 1.
25 to 1.
50 to 2.
.50 to 2.
,50 to 2.
60 to 2,
no to 4.
,75 to 1
00 to 50,
00 to 10
00 to 5
00 to 2
00 to 3,
..to .
,00 to 4
50 to 2
00 to 8
00 to 4
...to 1
.to 16
.00 to 4
,26 to
.60 to 1

30.00
16.00
8 00
6.00
5.00

5.00
4.00
6.00

4.00
4.00

1.00
1.50
1.60
1.50
1.60
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00

■J6.no

8.00
3.00

10.00

3.00

.40

to

to 40.01

to 25.01

to 12,011

to 8.01

to 8.00

to ....

to ....

to 10.00

to 5,0(1

to 8.01'

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

;.oo

5.00
6.00

to

1.25
2.10
2.00
2.0(1
2.00
4.00
4. on
4,00
4,00

to

to

to

to

to

to

to 1,01

to 76 00

to 12.6(1

to 4.00

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to 20,00

to 4.0(

to .60

to .60

3.00

4.(10
1.60

4.00

Buffalo

Feb. — , 1899

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...to
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...to
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...to
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For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see onr Correspondence Columns.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,

'VyhLOlesa.le F'lorist

Open Day and Night from 12 A.M. Mondays to 10 P.M. Saturdays.
1612-14-16.18 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Wholesale lirowcru l; luI Mowers.

REINBERG BROS.

600,000 Feet of Glass.

We can fill all orders on short notice with all leading varieties of ROSES and
CARNATIONS. We are HeaiJquarters for Fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

GIVE US A TRIAL AND CONVINCE YOURSELF.

SALESROOM, 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL.

WILLIAM H. QUNTHER,

• "nrMOLESALE KLORISX •

This is the place to ship your VIOLETS and CARNATIONS. Also Roses, Valley,
Lilies, Mignonette, Etc. Consignments solicited. Prompt payments every two weelcs.

ftLoAB. H. TBUINDLT.

CBARLBB RCHKNO^

TRAENOLY ^ SSilE^QK,

Wholesale Florists,

tH W. 28th St and CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE.
NEW YORK.

I* -iphone 9«l-i8tn St.

'Cionslgnments So'icited

JOHN YOUNG,

Wholesale Florist

61 WEST 28th ST.,

NEW YORK.
CYCAS PALM LEAVES Always on Hand

lllfiiiil H. Lanijeiif,

CUT FLOWERS, STRICTLY WI-OLESALE ]

- 19 Boerum Place, BROOKLYN, N.Y.
Open to receive Consignments of
CHOICE FLOWERS at any time.

THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.,
Wholesale Florist,

C, A. KUEHN,

WHOLESALE FLORIST,

1122 Pine St., St. Lonls, Mo.

A COHPLETB LINE OF WISE DESlOilS.

ST. LOUIS

No. 30 WEST 29th STREET,

TELEPHONE
2300-.38th St.
ICeotloo the Florljit»' £xchaii«« when wrlttns.

NEW YORK.

Got Flower Co.,

Wholesale Florists,

332 PINE STREET

St. Louis, no.

C. iAZ. WORS,

2740 Ollvt St.. St. Louis. Mo.

FLOWERS IT WHOLESllE

Roses, and a full line.

HCAOaUARTCRB FOR "HC SOUTH WCBT.

GALVIN & CO.,

4.OR0WAY Place, Boston, Mass.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

AND DEALERS IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES r

All seaaonahleCut Flowers to the trade. ConslKn
ments Solicited. We command the best market.

Wholesale Florists, y jobbers ih
caS'nT/i'oSS."'"*^ /^^FLORISTS'

BRIDESMAIDS, /X-fL^ ILUIIIOIO

BRIDES. ~

}

V^^' SUPPLIES

^, ' FLORISTS' VASES.

Horticultural Auctioneers.
84. Hawley Street, BOSTON.

CUT FLOWERS

i.f tbe New Pink CAIINATION

DOROTHY MANDELL

Received Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

WELCH BROS.,
15 PROVINCE ST., BOSTON, MASS.

lientlon Um riorUt.' BT«h«ng« mbt* vvi.uv

February 11, 1899.

ThB F=l-ORISTS' EXCHTXNGB.

149

WM. J. BAKER,

Wholesale Florist^

1432 So. Penn Square,

jCjtPHILADELPHIA, PA.

DUMONT & CO.,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

No. 1305 FUbert St., PhUadelphia.

GEO. M. MOSS,
Wholesale Florist

32 South I7lh St.. PHILADELPHIA. PA.

Long Distance 'Phone. 1-41-S6 D.

Consignments of choice ROSES. CARNATIONS,

VIOLETS solicited.

Fine VALLEY In stock at all times.

LEO NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist

17 N. JUNIPER ST.,
"""^h^'nl'so^s A Philadelphia.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

EDWARD REID,

Wholesale Florist

1S26 Ranstead St.. PHILADELPHIA.

Bet. Market and Chestnut Sta.

ALL CUT FLOWEKS IN SEASON.

I KLEPUONE 3966 A.

BASSETT & WASHBURN,

"Wholesale Dealers aud Growers of

CUT FLOWERS

88 WABASH AVE.. Chicago, ill.

Greenhouses at Hinsdale, III.

L. D. 'Phone at Chicago. Main 223.

L. D. 'Phone at Hinsdale. No. 10.

KENNIGOTT BROS. COMPANY,

Wholesale * Cut * Flowers,

88 Wabasb Avenae,

CHICAGO. ILL.

WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY

WIETOR BROTHERS.

8UCCK880BS TO

ROOERS PARK FLORAL CO..

Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers

OFFI'K ANl, HALESROOM,

51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO.

Headquarters for AMEHICAN BEAUTLES.

HOLTON i HUNKEL CO.,

WUOLESILE FLORISTS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Manulacturetsel Wire Designs.

457 Milwaukee St. MILWAUKEE, WIS.

'Phone Main TO. I". O. Box 103.

HEADQUARTERS

In Western '
New York. Try us

ROttES. CARNATIONS AND
ALLSKA80NABLE FLOWERS,

WM F. HASTING, ^'•"Son

496 Washington Street, fi„TiTi

BUFFALO, N Y. """^

Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies A Wire Designs

Mentloa tlw Florlati' Exolumc* when wrlUos.

PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER CO., Ltd.

705 Penn .\ venue, Pittsburgh, Pa.

Wholesale Cut Flowers

LONG DISTANCE 'PHONE 2157.
CONSIQNnENTS OF CHOICE STOCK SOLICITED.

MeptloD the Florleta' Exchange wben writing.

CUT STRINGS, 8 to 10 ft.
long, 50c. per siring.

Shipped to any part of the country.

"SV. H. E1I-.31.IOTT, - Bx-xglx-bon-, DVLass.

Meatlon the Florists' Exchange when writing.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Names and Varieties

e

es

1

A. Beadtt, fancy— special.

" extra

No. 1

*' Culls & ordinarj

Bride

Bridesmaid

Cusin

J* Hoste

a> K. A. Victoria

to La France, ordinary...

extra

Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont MorKan.

Niphetos

Papa Goutier

Perle

Sonv. de Wootton

OBCHI DS— Cattleyas

Cypripediume

Dendrobium formosutn..

•* others

C Inf'r grades, all colors
M ( White....

s Standard
.2 Varieties

•Fancy—

Pink

Red

Yel.&Var.
White ....

Pink

Red

Yel.&Var

*■ ("The blithest
W (fTadea o(
C3 standard 7ar} .

H^ Novelties

Adiantom

Asparagus

Callas

Daffodils

Daisies

Hyacinths

Lilies

Lily op the Valley

Mignonette— ordinary...

" fancy

n a rcissds

Pansies

Smilax

Tin,ips

Violets— ordinary

** PXtrfl...

Cblcago

Feb. 8, 1899

tn.OO to 50.00
3.5.00 to .TO.OO
10.00 to 15.00
5.00 to 8.0(1
8.00 to 10.00
6.00 to 10.00
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
6.00 to
.... to
.... to
4. CO to
.... to
4.00 to
10.00 to 60.00
.... to
.... to
.... to

0

I. so to
1.25 to
1.25 to
1 ..50 to
3.00 to
3.50 to
2.60 to
3.00 to
.... to

.75 to
50.00 tolflO.OC
12.00 to 18.00
2.00 to 4.00

.75 to 1.00
2.00 to 4.00
12. «1 to 20.00
3.0(1 to 4.0(
2.00 to
.... to
2.00 to
.... to
10.00 to 15.00
2.00 to 5.00

.40 to .&'•

.75 to 1.00

8.00

i.OO

1.00
2.00
1.61
1.5('
2.0(1
5.01
4.00
4.00
5.00

i!o(i

4.00
.5.00

St. Louis

Feb. 7. 189

.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
6.00 to
6.00 to
.... to
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.... to
.... to
.... to
6.00 to
.... to
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.... to
4.00 to
4.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to

. to
1.00 to
2.00 to
3.00 to
2.00 to
2.00 to
3.00 to
3.00- to
3.00 to
3.00 to
.... to
1.00 to
.... to
10.00 to
.... to
.... to
2.60 to
.... to
3.00 to
.... to

... to
3.00 to

... to
12.50 to
3.00 to

.20 to
.... to

6.0(
6.01

1.61
2.6(1
2.51
2.60
2.50
4.W
4.0(
4. Of
4.00

i!26

12'6r

3!6f

i!oc
V.bi

1.5'0(l

4.01'

.35

.41'

Cincinnati

Feb. 6, 1899

.... to
.... to
8.00 to
.... to
6.00 to
6.00 to
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6.00 to
.... to
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.... to
6.00 to
.... to
.... to
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4.00 to
.... to
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1.60 to
1.50 to
1.50 to
.... to
3.00 to
3.00 to
3.00 to
3.00 to
.... to
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.... to
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2.00 to
.... to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
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2.00 to
.... to
12.. 50 to
3 00 to
.... to
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35. 0(.
15'. 6i

7.0t'
7.0O

6.00

2.00
2.011
2.0(

5!0('
5.00
6.00
6.00

iloo
i6!6o

3.00

aloo

15.00
4.00

3.00

is'. 00

4.00

.60

1.00

Milwaukee

Feb. 6, 1899

1. 01

60 to 60. 0(
00 to 25.0(1
00 to 16.00
00 to 6.00
00 to 10. 0<
00 to 10. 00
.. to
. to
00 to
.. to ....
... to ...
..to ....
00 to 10.00
..to ....
.. to ...
..to ....
(10 to 8.01
..to ....
...to ....
... to ...
... to ....
...to
,00 to
.00 to
,00 to
,00 to
,00 to
.00 to
.00 to
.00 to
.00 to
.CO to
...to

3.01
3.0i
3.00
3.0(1
3.01
6,01
6.00
8.00
8.00
6.0(
1,B(>
to 75. 0(
...to 15.00
.00 to 3.01
...to ....
...to ...
...to 1B.0(
... to B.OI
...to
... to
... to ....
...to ....
... to 16. 0(
...to ....
...to .60
.75 to 1.0(

2 01
3.00

Toronto

Feb. 7. 18!

.... to 35.00
.... to ....
.... to ....

.... to 10.00

3. CO to 10.00

3.00 to 10.00

2.(0 to 8.00

8.00 to 8.00
.... to ....
.... to ....
.... to ....

2.00 to 10. CO

3.00 to 10.00
3.00 to 8.00

2.00 to 6.00
.... to ....
3.00 to 8.00

2.00 to 10.00

20.00 to 25.00

10.00 to 16.00
..to ....

to

l.ro

1.00
3.00
3.00
4.00
4.00
4.00
4.00
4.00

to
1.60 to
1.50 to
I.6C to
3.00 to
2.00 to
2.00 to
2.00 to
2.00 to
.... to
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35.00 to 60.00
8.00 to 9 00
2.60 to
.25 to
.... to
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3,00 to
2 00 to
3.00 to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to 15.00
2.00 to 6.00
.40 to .75
1.00 to 1 25

.60

4.00
.60

4.00
3.0O
6,00
4.00

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see our Correspondence Colnmns.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are (riven only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will he found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

GALAX LEAVES WILD SMILAX

( Bronze and Qreen)

IVY LEAVES FANCY FERNS

CYCIS LEAVES p/|LM LEAVES

( Fresh Green i

MAILORDERS GIVEN
SPECIAL ATTENTION

HIRRY I. BUNYIRD

Plant 4<roH'erfi und

MunufucturtTK* AiEcnt

42 WEST 28th ST.

NEW YORK CITY

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HARDYGUTFERNS

91. ir, r,i I Olio.

FANCY

DAGGER

L B. BRAGUE,

Ol'Ieet, lareeBt iin-l most
reliable dealer In the U. S.

Hinsdate, Mass.

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WHITE ORCHID BLOOMS

From our exteoBive collection we can usually All
moderate sized orders of the chofceat wtilte and other
forms If timely application by mail be made. The ex-
quisitely fragrant Dend. formosum giganteum (Wed
ding Bouquet Orchid) endures long distance shipping

WILl OWUEAD GARDENS. EAST ORANGE. N. J.

M*>nt1<-in thp THorlBts' 'Rxobang^ whpn TyrUlne

KELSEY'S SOUTHERN

QALAX LEAVES

Brilliant Green and Bronze.

Infonnatlon of the introducer.

HARLAN P. KELSEY, Boston, Mass.

1106 Tremont Bldjr.

Prop. Highlands Nubseey, North Carolina.

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Galax Leaves.

CHAS. H. RICKGECKER. Llnvllle, N. C

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Gut Pali Leaves -'GrowDS

L. W. & F. B. KERVAN, Norwalk, Fla.

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.fc r^..: >.jL^j>_~- Order Direct.

^ We Have No Agents In Boston.

FIRST....
QUALITY

HARDY CUT FERNS aVi

00
000

GALAX LEAVES, Bronze, Green or AsBorted,
$1.00 per 1(100.
LAUREL FESTOONINfJ. W.OO per 1(» yards.
All orders by wire or mall promptly filled.

GROWL FERN CO., "s'tr^e™" Boston, Mass.

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We have facilities

for handling
everywhere. Write U9

COLLECTIONS

N»TIONAL FLORISTS' B04R0 OF TRtDE

C. S LOCR. 'ec'v,271 Broadwat. Hew York,
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ADOO FIBRE and
ADOO LIQUID

Will do all that is claimed
If Intelligently Used .<« .■*

TRY THEM!

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No. 1, at »1 the lb.: to lbs.,
»',1,II0. No 2, at lOc. the lb,,
1(1 lliB., f 6.00.
IB.JO In.. $1.40 the 10 leaves.
.'1 in., $1.70. 33-36 m.. $2.65.
25-2< In.. $2.00. 37'l01n.,$3.00.
Natural Prepared, ''"^ '"•. *-'-^- ■"-« "■•■ ^'•<»-
Ten per cent, allowed for prompt cash. Complete line
of China Fernbbies, Jardinikres, Basketb, Etc.

GIPE FLOWERS
even LFIVES;

AUGUST ROLKER& SONS, 52 Dey St.. N.Y.

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BEST IN THE WORLD

For Stringing and Tying Purposes.

Made In green and fancy colorB. Price, $1.25 perTlb.
Send for Samples. :;_!_ ^

JOHN C. MEYER & CO., Boston, Mass.

87 SUMMER STREET.
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BOSTOH FLORIST LETTER CO.

Manufacturers of FLORISTS* LETTERS

DimensloDJ of
thlB box. S9 In
Iouk b7 18 In
wide and 18 In
high. 2 eectlonm

ThiB wooden box nicelj Ktatned and varnUh«-d,
18x80xia made In two nectlond. one 'oT «»*'b -l^e
letter, glTCu away with first order of 500 Utter-,

Block Letters, \H or 2 inch olse. per 100, $100.
Script Lettere. »4 00.
Faitener with each letter or word.
Used by leading florists everywhere and for
i&Ie by all wholesale florlits and supply dealers

N. F. McCarthy, Treas. & Hanager,

A'S^rsi BOSTON, MASS. u^^Ji^U

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150

Thb Florists' Exchange.

LAGER &HURRELL, f^To"'"',

...0RCHID5

CATTLEYA FLOWERS of finest quality
shipped to all parts. Orders from imkuown
parties must be accoiiipjiuled by casb. . . .

Cherry Wood Baskets. Fresh Moss and Peat.
Corre.poodenoe_^^ SUMMIT, N. J.
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glPANSIES

: I ....Jennings Strain —

Fine little plants, for cold frames, $4,00 per 1000, by
express. SEED, finest mixed. fl.OO per pkt.. $5,00
per ounce. Ca^h wilh ord^r.

E. B. JENNIIieS,'"'lU"" SoBthport, Conn

SEOWKB OF TDK FINEST PANSIK8.

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PiSIES WORTH BHISIHIi!

GOOD SMALL. PLANTS from cold frames or
greenhouse only, at *4.00 per 1000. All others not ac-
cessible at present. Seeil an usual. Cash with order.

C. SOLTAU & CO.,

199 Grant Avenue. • JERSEY CITY. N. J.
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MARIE LOtTISE, potgrowo. clean and
healthy in every particular, $4.0(1 a 100.

CASH WITH OHDER.

WM J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N.J.

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CRABB & HUNTER,

\7* t A C* •■•j Orders reclved now

Violet Specialists ^^^s^i,"^^^

~v.j~vj—'x^^^~<^j}~'~:p--r^-^ n^^ produces a crop

Marie Louise, Farquhar and Lady Campbell.

Rooted Cuttings of Flora HIM,
DADUATintlO Evelina, Painted Lady, Firefly,
U A n n A 1 1 U li u Plngree, Morello and other stand-
ard varieties.

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.

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Violets my Speoially.

Am Now Ready to Supply lor Spring
Planting Any Quantity Desired of

M4RIE LOUISE, FARQUHAR, LADY
CAMPBELL, CALIFORKIA, PRINCESS
DE GALLES, and the New On«
LA FRANCE

FRKEDOM, the White Carnation, for
Wiatui uuo Summer blooming.
Price OH Application

SE& GUFF NURSERY, FD BOULON, Prop.,

SEA CLIFF, L. I.. N. Y

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IMPERIAL VIOLET

10,000 Rooted Cuttings left out of the 2(),(X)0.
Ready fur Immediate delivery

After these are gone shall not he aole to send plants
till sometime in Ma<ch, I believe the Imperial, with-
out exception, is the largest, longest stemmed, deepest
blue In color, and must fragrant, double violet grown,
and for health and vigor it cannot be surpassed If It
can be equaled. It has never sliowu the slightest trace
of diseaae of any kind. I have heard of large yields
of flowers but my pbinla to date, .Ian. Ist, have given
me an average of ^5 llnwcrs per plant, and to-day the
large fat buds are as thick as straws The price of the
Imperial has averaged «o far for this seasou ft.JT per
hundred; can you heat this? If ynii cannot send a
small order and give them u trial. With every orderuf
a dozen or more I will send my new hook on Violet
Culture that will tell you some thing-* t,bat you do not
know; It la a plain description of the result* of years
of careful experiment. The book Itself Im worth all
you pay for the plants, and Is, 1 believe, che nnlv work
of the kind in print ; It alno describes the model violet
house, preparation of bedH. hoII and fertlll/.erB; this
work I have copywrlted and It can only he obtained
from me. Price of Planta with Violet Culture :
Perdoz $l.r.O. Per 100 »iO.OO.

" 500 45.00. '• KXiO IXMJO,

W.L MINOR, Brockton, Mass.

VIOLET SPECIALIST. WR BKLMONT STREET.

All Intending purchasers arc cordlallv ln^ited to call
at my house and see Mils truly magulilcent violet In
bloom.— It will pay you.
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The Old, Old Story.

The ad. was bo successful that I have sold all
my Smiiaz, so oncloso another ad. for the
uttraiDK three weeks. I am very much pleased.
SPY HILL C0N8EHVAT0RIES, N. Y.

Philadelphia.

Pointers for Carnationists.

In view of the conveution of the
AmeHcan Carnatiou Society next week,
it ie in order to note interesting estab-
liehmentB where some good carnatione
can be seen. For Hobt. Craig &Sou'8,
(ilst and Marlcet streets, talie ear
marlied 63d and Vine streets on Marliet
street. This place just now is of special
interest, as here can be seen a house, 22
xl50 feet, of the new carnation Melba, a
delicate pink of most pleasing shade. It
is in splendid condition, the plants aver-
aging from 3G to 42 inches in height,
and flowering very freely. Kecently sev-
eral mistakes have been made in speak-
ing of this carnation, therefore a review
of this variety is proper. It was raised
and first exhibited Ijy .Joseph Heaeock,
Wvncote, Pa., being then named Eliza-
beth. At the Fall Exhibition of the
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society in
November, 1897, this variety won the
Craig Cup, which was offered fortwenty-
five blooms and one plant of the best
American seedling carnation. There
were eight entries in this class, among
which were the now celebrated Lawson
carnation; also Empress, Evelina and
.^Iba Superba. A few months after this
exhibition the stock of Elizabeth was
purchased jointly by Robt. Craig & Son
and John N. May. Now in regard to
why the name was changed, Robert
Craig says that some began calling it
Lizzie, but when he heard some of the
boys calling It Liz, he thought it time to
hunt up a new name, so Melba was
selected, and certainly on seeing this
variety all will say the name is very ap-
propriate. In going through the carna-
tion houses with Wm. P. Craig the fol-
lowing notes were gathered of the vari-
eties grown here. Mrs. Frances Joost
is very well liked and thought a good
variety. Painted Lady is not thought so
well of and will be dropped. Psyche is a
good variety, being very productive, but
rather weak in stem. Alba .Superba is
very productive earl.y in the season.
Flower is too small. The plants are now
producing a great many bad blooms.
Mrs. James Dean is a first-class carna-
tion, one that has come to stay; it is
doing well in every respect. WhiteCloud
Is one of the best of the Introductions of
1898, and a valuable variety. New York
is free, but the flowers lack substance.
Victor is everybody's pink carnation;
just now it is a sight worth going out
to see, in splendid condition and very
productive. Flora Hill is doing well
here, and thought to be of value for
some time to come.

Gold Nugget is very good ; the flow-
ers, perhaps a trifle small, butthtiugbt
superior to Buttercup, inasmuch as ev-
eryone can grow it. Bon Ton is consid-
ered here no good; it is ver.y shy in flow-
ering, and the blooms are too small.
Nowhere in this vicinity has this variety
done well, up to date very few flowers
have been cut.

Mayor Plngree is one of the good ones
blooming very freely, doing in all re-
spects better than last year. Empress
is considered of no value, although not
topped later than Jul.v 1 . it has bloomed
but little and man.v flowers split. Red
Jacket, Oneida and Fire Fly, as tried
here, are considered no good. Wellesley
has a good color, but the flowers are
too small. Arg.vie is considered a good
one. Evelina is thought to be one of the
good ones, and very productive. It did
well up to Christmas, in fact, yon can
pick and do it again. Plants were not
in good health when received last sea-
son, and now are showing the effects, as
flowers are bursting. Mrs. Bradt is one
of the best and has come to stay. .Jubi-
lee is thought well of; it is doing well
here and is now almost free from dis-
ease. Agnes Shellem is a variet.y that is
worth trying, but has not been given a
fair trial, here being planted from pots,
the plants having been taken from cold
frame December 1. Itis a white, of go(td
substance. a,nd was a close competitor
for the Craig cut) last year.

John Hackett's place, 62d and Buist
avenueis well wortli a visit. Tnkea Dar-
b.v car on Walnut street to (■>2d. Here
can be seen some very promising seed-
lings. Among them two good ones,
secoml .vear. and a white, pink and red
of first year; also most of the new varie-
ties under cultivation and doing well.

C. Eisele, Green street, Rising Sun. 8th
street cars to aJiove street. Here experi-
ments have been carried on for several
years to produce summer-flowering car-
nations, and now several good ones are
being grown. They are crosses between
remontant varieties and the Marguerites,
and have given every satisfaction under
trial. When planted outdoors they have

bloomed freely all Summer, the flowers
being as large as indoor Winter-grown.
These are a great acquisition and worthy
of inspection. Davip Rust.

Chicago.

Carnations in this Market.

So far, the greatly increased quan-
tity of carnations grown this year does
not seem to cause any serious trouble
with respect to over-production. The
quality certainly is much In advance of
anything known heretofore in the gen-
eral market, and what is more, the num-
ber of varieties grown in sufficient quan-
tities to prove their value on the market,
is certainly away ahead of anything in
former years. Of these, among the old
standbys. Daybreak and McGowan are
very largely grown; Tidal Wave and
Portia in more limited quantities. Then
come Jubilee, Flora Hill, Alaska. Tri-
umph, Armazindy, Evelina, Buttercup,
Ivory. Mrs. Bradt, Victor. Argyle. White
Clouii, Gold Nugget. Mrs. Joost, Painted
Lad.v. Mrs. James Dean, Maud Dean,
Psyche, Empress, Morello, Mayor Pln-
gree, Dazzle, Evanston, Bon Ton, Mary
Wood, .Nancy Hanks, Mrs. McBurne.y
and Cerise Queen— all more or less well
known among buyers through the quan-
tity thrown on the market.

What a contrast between varieties of
this flower and those of the rose in this
respect! Then, again, the shades of color
in the carnation are constantly on the
increase, which, surely, is greatly in favor
of its continuing as a highly favored
flower. There Is among buyersconstant
complaint of the one pink rose, the
Bridesmaid, being all that can be
obtained. They get tited of it. It does
seem as thongii our large growers ought
to be able to give more variety, but at
present they are the very ones that seem
to make no effort to do so. This is car-
rying specialties to the other extreme.

Club Meeting;.

The regular meeting, on February
3, bad some interesting features. Frank
Feike, of Wilnielte, was elected a mem-
ber. The exhibitions of flowers become
more interesting at each meeting. The
Chicago Carnation Co. had a large vase
of their fine Mrs. Bradt carnations, and
a vase of twenty -five red Bradt that was
greatly admired. Anton Then showed
Mrs. Bradt also, and splendid examples
of White Cloud with two-foot stems,
straight and stiff — noble flowers. C. W.
Johnson staged a large vase, showing
W. N. Rudd'a success in growing Cerise
Queen. Ashe does it the variety is one of
the best of its shade of pink. From
Andrew McAdams came a great variety
of Chinese primroses which. Joseph
Reeve, his grower, says are from their
own American-grown seed, and which
he finds in every way superior, when
properly selected, to those grown from
foreign seed. The seeds have been selected
after years of culture. J. Ressler exhib-
ited good examples of the Farquhar
double violets.

The subject for the evening was a pa-
per by .loseph Reeve on "Bedding and
window l)ox i3lants"for the trade, which
appears in another column.

By consent of the Club Edward Eagle,
a retail florist of the city, addressed the
Club on the vexed question of wholesale
men doing a retail business over their
counters, citing many instances where
they had taken his customers away, and
he asked if there was no remedy. .Some
discussion followed, and the general con-
sensus of opinon seemed to he that the
retail men, by combined effort, could
readily reduce this thing to i\ minimum
If the.v would purchase only of such of
the commission men as would agree to
abandon the practice complained of.

P. .J. Hanswirth offered a resolution,
which was passed, ttrovlding for a com-
mittee of three, including the president,
t(t make r>repniation foi the Club atfend-
intr the Detroit meeting of tlie S. A. F.
next August. He admitted It seemed
early to agitate the question, but there
were many reasons why it might be well
to not delay the matter. The committee
will be announced at the next regular
meeting.

Among: the Growers.

In the wa.v of carnations the Rein-
berg Brothers are bent on still farther
expansion. I'eter Reinberg said to the
writer the other day, when we were
htoking f)ver his acres of greehnouses.
that another year would see great
changes In his carnation business. He
says carnations, with them, have not
had n fair chance, and that there is more
money in the carnation than he thought
or in the rose even if bandied right. To
this end he will put up purposely for car-

□atloDS twelve new houses, each 25 x 1 65
feet, the coming Summer. George will
re-build and remodel a large block of old
houses, also. The quantity of flowers cut
at a place like this, from '50,000 or
70,000 plants, is enormous, but the
times call for higher qualit.v, and that
will be aimed for. Long stems means
greater attention to supports than has
hitherto been provided for here. Among
older varieties that still find a place are
McGowan which, they feel, can hardly
be thrown out yet. The same maybe
said of Daybreak. Scott also is in evi-
dence, as are Nancy Hanks and Alaska.
Triumph, however, will And a prominent
place; Tidal Wave will have to go, but
its sport, Evanston, will remain; it
rarely throws imperfect flowers, and is
very prolific, while its lively orange-
scarlet color is certainly charming.
Morello, too, rightly handled, is a
money-getter. Tliis means to grow it
onlj for its first crops and then throw it
out. To some this method would sound
like poor policy, but where hundreds of
thousands of roses and carnations are
propagated, as is the case here, room
must be had. Plngree seems to do well,
the benches being alive with yellow — but
Gold Nugget will be added. Evelina,
here as elsewhere, Is a sheet of white and
has its place. WhiteCloud is also satis-
factory and will be added to. Arma-
zindy is too Indistinct. Flora Hill is all
right. Jubilee has not given satisfaction
in any way it has been bandied. Painted
Lady is a good pink.

A number of the newer kinds will be
added to, including Mrs. Bradt and G.
H. Crane.

The complaint here is that American
Beauty goes so much to flower that it is
difficult to get all the wood wanted for
propagation. More roses have been cut
this year from thesamenumber of plants
than last year. Two-year Bridesmaid
give the best flowers but the plants are
apt to crop, as aaainst one-year plants
that are always growing and flowering.

Too Little by Half.

O. P. Bassett states In a friendl.v
letter, that our notes of their having
seven propagating beds, 50 feet long
each, looks small to them, those in
actual use being two benches, each 170
feet In length, and Ave beds that are 150
feet each — a sensible differenece.

Jottings.

Mr. and Mrs. Bassett have left for
a month's sojourn in Florida.

The Kennicott Bros, are again receiv-
ing fine examples of novelty (La Reine)
tulips, highl.v colored, as usual.

George Wittbold has entered into a
.*500 street ear advertizing contract.
His cards are finely colored and for a
year will be placed where " he who rides
may read."

J. A. Budlong will, the coming .Sum-
mer, erect three new greenhouses, even
span. 22 x .^00 feet, heated by steam, for
American Beaut.v roses solel.v.

The Sandusky carnation is taking
well. As sent in Co W. E. Lynch it is
certainly unlikean.votherstriped variety
now on the market.

Thomas F. Keenan, a retail florist, at
61 12 Wentworth avenue, filed a petition
in bankruptcy in United States Court.
Liabilities. $2,058; assets, nominal.

The Kennicott Bros, expect to be in
their new rooms, at 44 Randolph, and
ready for Easter.

state of Trade.

The demand for flowers still con-
tinues good enough to prevent any
slump, save in violets which are over
abundant and often sacrificed below
quotation prices. The supply is a little
irregular, partly from the growers fail-
ing sometimes to send in stock: but there
are plenty of the flowers waiting to be
picked. The steady cold weather Is bad
for violets. There is still a shortage of
tea roses, shipping continuing unusuallv
good. Bulbous stock is more plentlfiil
and selling fairly well. Some short tulips
are hard to dispose of at any price.
Hard.v ferns are getting very scarce and
not of good quality; they sell at S2 per
1,000. Ess.

Belleville, 111.

Trade since the holidays has been very
good with good stock scarce. Henry
Emmons, of The West End Floral Co.,
will have a flnelot of Harlssll for Easter.
His carnations are looking well. Gus.
W. Grossart is all smiles over the arrival
of a young son last week. C. A. Dean,
who has been with E. W. Guy for the
past six years leaves this week to accept
a situation with Peterson, at Cincin-
nati, 0.__ _^ E.W.G. ^

February 11, 1899.

Thb Plorists* Exchange.

151

JOHN CONLEY & SON,

MAUUFACniRERg OF

TIN FOIL

2 and 4 Dominick Street,
NEW YORK.

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SEAMLESS TRUNKS

. . FO R . ,

SHIPPING CUT FLOWERS

CRANE BROS., WESTFIELD, MASS.

MANUrACTURERS OF

LINENOID SEAMLESS SPECIALTIES.

CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED.
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The Harrisii Disease . . .

Can be prevented by Immerslag the bulbs for
five houre In a solution of ... .
KRAFT*S PLANT TONIC, 99 percent.

Thia haabeen conclusively proven by experlnienta
at Lincoln Park, Chicago. The Tonic also kllld
Hard Shelled Scale, Mealy Bug, and
other insect pests without iDjury to the plant
Send for circular and price list

KRAFT PLANT TONIC CO., Rockford, III.

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iimimmin?itmimnmmmmniminni!!nmimimnmn!ffl

1 HO OBEEHHOnSB OWHEB SHOULD BE WITHOUT

FIRE INSURANCE

The beet form of Insunince can be had through :
'z a Mutual Aasoclatlun. Write to secretary for -
: particulars of z

Iriorish' Mill "m Insurance Association!

E W. J. VF.SEV. We«'> . FOI{T \V \ VN K, I M>. ^
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GEORGE RIPPERGER,

SHEEP MANURE

I have now on hand a large quantity of
Al SHKEP MANURE. ^Send for Price
List and Sample

Rlffey^L^'nth"^.^,*- LONG ISLAND CITY.

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pOMBINING the
^ qualities of an
absolute insect exter-
minator with those of
a vigorous fertilizer.
Recommended and In
use by the foremost
florists and narserymen
In the land. For Sale at
the Seed Stores.

ROSE MFG. CO.,

Niagara Falls, NawYork
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Tobacco Stems

FRESH, CLEAN, STRONG.
300 pound bales, $1 .50. Ton, $9.00

I^-Eir.'i.'eX'itf.l.'.°° MUSHROOM SPAWN

$6.50 per 100 lbs.

H. B. F4UST a 00., 'A^s^,^.; PHIL*.. Pi.

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TOBACCO STEMS

Extra strong and fresh. Each liale Guaranteed.
Bales 300 to 500 pounds, 70 centu per cwt. Lowest
prices In ton or large lots,

TOBACCO DUST.

I'.Hgs 2r\ 00 and 100 pounds.

U. OUTLER RYERSON, ''l^T^^^ii^X;.

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A LL Nurserymen, Seedsmen, and Florists'
*»■ wishing to do business with Europe should
send for the

"VorticQlturaiBdvertiser"

This is the British Trade Paper, being read
weekly by all Horticultural traders; it is also
taken by over 10(0 of the best Continental
houses. Annual subscription to cover cost
of postage, 75 cents. Address

RDITORS OP THE •• H. A."

Chilwell Nnrserles, NOTTS, ENGLAND

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Dfpftrtmcnts of Nature
St ml V, Archseology,
Klccuielty, Minerals,

SEND FOR FREE SAMPLE COPT OP

POPULAR SCIENCE

Mii.To:scfipy, Astrunniiiy. Heallh.

LILLARD & CO.. Publishers, 108 Fulton St., N Y. City.

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SHEEP MANURE

Clekned and prepared ezpratilT for floriiti' ni«.

Ton *rtli Qnd It the genuine article. For reference
to Its being flnt-olass I refer yon to Henry F.
Miohell. iOlSMarbet Street, Phlla.. Pa. Trial bagi
of 164 lbs., 93.60; per ton, t2&.00. hi ton at ton rat*.
Cash with order.

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

1 0 12 Ontario St., PHILA., PA.

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WITH THE "INCOMPARABLE"

BORDEAUX NOZZLE

, iis.^.l.iri "W.,rM', ll.-,|" Sj^rayire HnitiLs.

I Cnisli.,ws urnnQrur SaKHKI,
I mrr"'l«"l HtnUOtllL Sl'KAVKR
I Maker* Kniul.loii while Puinpin]..

THE DEMINO CO., SALEM, OHIO.

1 Twvlve van..ties of Sfiravers. PMIFS OF
AI.I, KIVDS. Writ, u.„r™,r I5en'l W,,t,ni
s, ItrnoloQ & llul>l)ell, Chlrat,..,, Ills.
U'lliigue and furmulas niaileii FRKK,

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Does not
injure- thej"-^
most sensitive
plants. Used for
fumigaiion orsptay-
in^ indoors or out.
200 pounds of to-
bacco in one pint/
of NikoteenjK- jr j»r

Sold by .Seedsmen.

Circular free.

,5habaiiaDipCa

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JADOO 1

J Germinate Seeds and Strike Cuttings i

I in Jadoo Fibre J

J Then you can rely upon the results. (

'i Water with Jadoo Iii<iuid. which la con- J

!? veiiientto uae and will save time. It is the %

ij beet, safest and clteapeatllquidfcrtlMzermade. 4

Evergreen, Ala., Feb. 3d, 1S99.
The American Jadoo Co., Philadelphia.

Gejiriemen:~The 500 lbs. of Jadoo Fibre I
had orih^rcd uf you ciime to hand about two
weeks ago in perfect order, i he freight was
moderate (13.10).

Although I only had the material on hand
about two weeks. I am much pli-aeed with It,
and I !im sorry I did not urder lOtOIbs. at once.
The only thing 1 ha\ e used it for so far is to-
mato plants. 1 had them plant* d In llate before
I received the Jaduo. When I gi it ft I worked
some of It between tli<' rows, and ttie result Is
that I have the beet lot of tomato phinta of all
tlie gardeners here. They are complaining of
damping off and Bpinallng, and I do nut. I am
about one month ahead of tliem already. I am
transplftntlng them In cold fnimes with Jadoo,
and llml that In tliat 8liort time (he roots have

J? stopped going down in the dirt, but have taken

O possession of the -ladoo.and transplant beautl-

O fully. It Is a success so far.

0 yours respectfully,

§ [Signed I F Fremln, Gardener.

Late Gardener of the Missouri Agricultural
-fc College and also of the Alabama Experiment
JJ Station.

0 Send for our New Catalogues.

i THE AMERICAN JADOO CO.,
k 811 FairniountAys., Phila., Pa.

0 ALL PROniKEXT Seedsmen and Healers 0
2^ sell Jadoo Fibre and .Jadoo Lltjuld v

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RED TOWERS BRAND

BONE MEAL

FOR FLORISTS

100 II). bag, S1.75 aOO lb. bag, !»;5.2.->

Vl ton, S7.50 y^ ton, S14.50

1 ton, S28.00

F. O. B. Bridgeport, Conn.

npimTTmi

-ALSO —

Odorless Lawn Dressing

and

....Garden Fertilizers.

TERMS, CASH WITH ORDER

RED TOWERS GREENHOUSES

HACKENSACK, N. J.

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IT IS AS EASV TO SYRINGE your
* plants or apply liquid mttnureasto
water them with clear waler if you

^aVdVr KINNEY POMP ^r.^:

Write for circular.

THE HOSE CONNECTICN CO ,

KIKiGSTON, R. I.

Biiiiiiiiiiimimiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiuiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiig

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REED & KELLER

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FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

122 W. 25th Street,
NEW VORK CITY.

THREE PLANT BOOKLETS NOW OFFERED.

Intended for free circulation by the floritt to aid in promoting sales of plants.

"House Plants in the House " " Popular Plants and Their Care"

Six page folder. $2.00 per ICO; $12 00 per 1000. Eight page booklet. $3.COperlOO;$17.00perlLOO.

"Palms, Ferns, House Plants and How to Treat Them"

Si.\teen pages. $7 ."JO per lUO; $34.00 per lOCO.

All are envelope size, handsome, illustrated with descriptions of kinds and printed dii ections
on care of plants. Just what customers need and what. Seven samples, thowing vaiiationsot
use and prices, for 10 cents in stamps.

DAN'L B. LONG, Publisher. BUFFALO, N. Y.

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■st.Uimi.lt.ltlL ItLUI. U....i. ULI..fc.UULi. ULltL.L ULl>i.l

MERIT
TELLS
THE STORY

HIGHEST AWARDS

AT THE

S.A.F. CONVENTIONS.

1892:
WASHINGTON, D. C.

1893:
ST. LOUIS, MO.

1894:
ATLANTIC CITY, N. J.

GOOD ENOUGH TO WIN PREMIUMS
GOOD ENOUGH TO USE : : : : :

'STKR"

CUT FLOWER BOXES

Send for Illustrated Ust.

EDWARDS & DOCKER,

MANUFACTURERS,

16 & 18 N. 5th St. and 50! Commerce St.,

FHILADELF'HIA, U. S. A.

f^fw^^n^frwn^w^wfnwfnwwfmwn^wn^fff^

Mention tb* Flortots' Ezehans* when wrttlaf;

152

The Florists* Exchhnge.

CYPRESS

MATERIAL

OF ANY DESCRIPTION.

LORIST WW All

•BND POR OATALOaUa.

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eVERV FLORISX
4>nKtlt to ir — "

FOK PAKTICCLAB8 ADDRESS

JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y, Saddle River, N.J.

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STANDARD FLOWER POTS

FIRST Quality. Cream Color.

lU la , per 1000, $2 40 I iV, in., per WOO, S 4 95

2 in " .2 75 4 in., " 6 20
2i4 in . ■• . 3 :i5 5 in., " 10 80

3 in.; " .. 4 70 I 6 in., " 16 60

Packapes extra.

C HENNECKE CO."'"-^!^"'

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STANDARD ♦ POTS.

We are now ready to supply a superior
4iiitlity of Pots in unlimited quantities.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
Application.

A. H. HEWS & CO.,

MORTH CAMBRIDGE, - MASS.

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STBHDIBD FLOWEH POTS

DO YOU NEED O
FLOWER POTS i

I( 50, write for prices before you order.

WILMER COPE Sl BRO..

CilacA'a Univi-iatiy. - • C heoter Co.. Fa*

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STAtlOARD

FLOWER

POTS!

Packed In small crates, eaoy to handle.

Price per

crate

Price per crate

tSOO 2 In. pots In crate, $1.88

120 71a. pots
m 8 '•

n crate, tl 20

UOtl-iu .•

sa

3.no

1S00 2W "

6.U0

49 9 "

S.W

iO09J -

5.m

18 10 "

4.80

8003W "

.■i.SO

24 11

3.60

S00 4 "

4..T0

21 12

•• 4.80

3ffl5

4,51

12 14

4.80

J41 5 -

3. IS

fi 16

4.50

Seed [laDS. same price as pots. Send for price list
of Cylinders fur Cut Flowers. HaiiRlng UdBkets, Lawn
Vaeea, etc. Tea per ceot. tilt fur cash wkh order.

HJLFINCER BROS. POTTERY,

OR FORT eOWARO. N.Y.

August Rolksr & Sosa, New York Agents,

52 Dky Strbbt, Niiw Yoke City.

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"■liOTTE'I^

mnPAHw

y .' ■ . . . , mimf^

13719 WHAWDNST?
PHIlADELPHliVPA'i

/

iTANDAPD
iPOTS.

BiU^nl WAKEIlUtSBS t
iMtraej ftod We.UUs A, .nun, 4*n«j CItj, II, J.
Ja«kMa A*,. A FcAnoa 61., tonf Uisnd Uty, N, T.

M»ntl^ th..Ftorlst«' KTchsng. when mitlnf.

Pittsburg:.

Club Notes.

The regular montlily meeting of
the 'Florists' Club, held laBt week In the
Btor'e room of the Fittuhurg Cut Flower
Co., was uuiisually well attended. Many
suggestious were offered as to what the
Club should do to further Its interests
and it was decided that the Executive
Committee formulate some plans. The
secretary and treasurer's reports for the
year show that the affairs of the Club
are in good shape. A few more names
were dropped from the membership list
as the gentlemen had not responded to
the notices sent them, leaving about 60
members in good standing. The Execu-
tive Committee was Instructed to make
arrangements with the Pittsburg Cut
Flower Co. for the use of their store
room for future meetings. The same
committee will make arrangements
about holding a banquet the coming
month and give their plans at next
meeting In March.

Two new members were elected,
Arthur Laughans, manager of Briten-
baugh Bros., of Allegheny Market, and
Fred. Stokes, manager of Wni. F. Kast-
Ing's wholesale commission house. Wm.
Clark, of the Pittsburg Cut Flower Co.,
was proposed for membership.

The election of ottioers for the year
took place and resulted as follows: E.
C. neineman, president; E. C. Ludwig,
vice-president; J. Semple, treasurer; T.
P. Langhans, secretary ; Geo. Oesterle,
assistant secretary; F. Burki, P. S. Ran-
dolph and John Bader, executive com-
mittee.

Market News.

The last few weeks' trade was fair-
not so many social affairs, but a great
deal of funeral woik. Stock is iu good
shape and supply equal to the demand.
Prices have not changed on roses and
carnations. Bulb stock Is a little more
varied, some good tulips and narcissus
coming in. The former bring about f 4.
per hundred, selling as high as f 1 to
$l.li5 per dozen. Harrlsli is extremely
scarce. Smilaxlsalso In good demand,
but getting scarce as it always does
toward Spring. Wm. F. Kasting, of Buf-
falo, and A. Ringier, of Chicago, were in
town lately.

Several of our florists will attend the
carnation meetirg in Philadelphia next
week, among them F. Burki and E. C.
Ludwig and wife, and probably John
Bader.

Wlutry weather has at last taken a hold.
The past week it was quite cold, as low
as y degrees below zeroio some localities
and plenty of snow, which still continues,
February 8, giving us the deepest snow
of the Winter. E. C. Reineman.

Indianapolis.

.Several florists of this city have signed
a petition to the Committee on Affairs,
urgiug the ameudnieut of the park law.
Tne petitiou rends:

" VVe, the undersigued, florists of the
city of Indianapolis, note that House
bill No. 2 L.T, creating a board of park
commissioners, provides that the said
board shall consist of six members, two
of whom shall be women, and that not
more than three members shall be of one
political party, which leaves the board
under political control; and, deeming
that a board so constituted can not be
of good service to our city, do hereby
ask that this bill be amended to read,
'That the said board shall consist of
lour members, not more nor less than
two belonging to any one political
party.' This would make a non-parti-
san board, from whom we can expect
the best results."

Our business has increased one hundred per
cent, since we befiran to advertise in the Ex-
change. EDWARD B. JACKSON.

Stamford, Conn., Deo. 12, '98.

GLASS

For Greenhouses, Qraperies,
Hotbeds, Conservatories,

and all other purposes. Get our Fia-
UBEs BEFORE BuTiNO. Estimates freely
given.

N. COWEN'S SON,
392-94 W. Broadway, New York.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Clear Cypress
Greenhouse flaterial.

This ivifh us means the best growth of Cypress Lumber and gjl:

the best grade of that growth; and from this grade all the sap— :|x|

bright sap, which only experts can detect— as well as stained sap, ^

knots and other defects cut out. Others do not equal our quality ::::•.:

if they do beat our prices. It is not hard to see the reason : You ^

can not buy gold dollars at fifty cents each. Experienced growers ::::;:

know that the best is not too -good and cheapest in the long run. |:j:|:

Write for Circulars
or Estimates.

Lockland Lumber Co.,

LOCKLAND, O.

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FLORISTS PREPARING

For their new work on Greenhouses will benefit
themselves by writing to me, and describe the
number and Blze of VENTILATORS. State
whether separate or united.

E. A. ORMSBY, Melrose, Mass.

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MASTICA

FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES.

Proven superior to putty. Easier to apply and stays on.
Not affected by extremes of weather. Endorsed by
prominent florfsts Send for descriptive circular of
Masticn and .Ylastica <4IazlDff Machines.

F. 0. PIERCE CO., r#«"ruV.rrsI? New York.

M»»ntlon the Florists' Exohanee when writing.

Imi Iiprored Chillengt.

Roller bsarlDK self-ollIng deTlss,
lautomatto stop, solid link ohaln
' mftket the IMPROVED CHAL-
LBNGH the most perfeot appa-
ratus In the market.
I Write for oataloRue and prloei
before plaolng your orders eli»-
where.

Quaker City Machine Co.,

BIOHUOMD. IND.

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HOTHOUSE 6LASS

All Sizes a Specialty.

C. S. WEBER & CO.

4 Desbrosses Street, New York,

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IF YOU WANT A

GOOD SASH LIFT

For a Very Little Money Get

THE

^NEW OEPRRTURE,"

For Descriptive Catalogue Send to

J. D. CARMODY, EVANSVILLE, IND.

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DBEEimODSE HEBTlUfi

MAGIC IRON SMOOTH ON JOINTS IS
UNEQUALED FOR MAKING CAST IRON PIPE
OR BOILER JOINTS. JOINTS CAN BE
CAULKED WITH EASE AND MADE TIGHT.
IT IS ALWAYS READY FOR USE; AGE
DOES NOT IMPAIR IT.
WRITE FOR CATALOGUE AND PRICES.

SMOOTH ON MFG. CO.,

547 Coniiitiiiiipa'cv Avenue,

JERSEY CITY, N. J.

T3SELASD TOUPIINS. B. S., Chemist t i:aa.iser.

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HAVE RICH MELLOW LAND. ^KSIlHi

^>^^^^-^= - - ~ r-=-^^ AGRICULTURAL DRAIN TILE. For 15 years we huve lu-.n iimkin^' (hf'e
bA"^- C3 f^ I I M r\ TIB C" _V'tii<lS,-wfr I'lpe, l;r^l ainl hire Brick. Oven Tile. ChimiH-y mi.! Khu.- l.n.iTiirs
i'iJ^g^'L/J/ri^U: I-|-IL£E-y,...il r.-ps. Ku.'ini^li.' si.U.-walk Tile. Ac. Supply Mo-*f>ri'.>l<irw. I'last.T, I, hue,
' ^^^=.==isJ' t'cmeiit .V(*. Write for prices. John H. Jackson 98 3rd Av. Albany. N.Y.

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GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress.

BEST GRADES. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP.

A.DIETSGH&CO.

SHEFFIELD AVE. CHIC AGO| ILLs

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1/3 OF YOUR MONEY SAVED

BY BUYING NEW UP-TO-DATE

Gable and Pipe Ventilators, Soil Sifters, Insecticide Mixers.

^BTSEND FOR NEW ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE. -*ss,

A. Q. WOLF «t BRO., Dayton, Ohio.

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February 11, 1899.

Twe Rl-orists* Exchkngb.

153

LORD & BURNHAM CO.,

Horticultural Architects and Builders and Manufacturers of Heating and
Ventilating Apparatus.

Plans and eatiniateg furnisherl on application lor Heatiiip: and Ventilating Apparatus
erected complete, or for material only. Hij^heHt Awards at the World's Fair.

Send 4: ct8. postage for Catalogue of Patent Iron Greenhouse Construction.

NEW SECTIONAL HOT WATER HEATER.
Specially adapted to larpe raneps. Will hent up to IB.fWlfePt of glflsa, ITlphpst economy. Moderate coat. Also
heaters for smaller work. Send 5 cents poBtrtpe to tiom Vrirk offlre for latest catalogue of Heating and Ventil-
ating Apparatus. Estlinatee furnished fur Cypri.'SB <irectihiuiae Material.

We Make Special Greenhouse PUTTY— Price on Application.

NEW YOB\ OFFrCE : GENERAL OFFICE AND WORKS:
ST. JAMES BUILDING, B'WAY AND 26th ST. IRVtNGTON-ON-HUDSON. N. Y.
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Steam and Hot Water Heating

Economically and Perfectly Installed by

HENRY W. GIBBONS,

138 LIBERTY STREET,
?4E^V VORK.

EXPERT ADVICE AND PLANS FDBNISHED. ESTIMATES FREE.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

GLASS

FOR GREENHOUSES, GRAP-
ERIES, CONSERVATORIES,
AND HOTBEDS.

GLASS

VANHORNE, GRIFFEN & CO.,

French and American Glass. ** JT.^^^KJiJl'oJsTl"' NEW YORK.

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Mention this paper.

...HAS POSITIVELY NO EQUAL FOR...

STRENGTH, DURABILITY and NEATNESS.

Guaranteed for 10 years. Hae a solid wheel and shaft cast in
one (malleable Iron). No slipping on Line Shaft as the case with
all others. Catalogue free.

E. HIPPARD, Younestown. Ohio.

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BOILERS

H^^ STEAM ANB HOT WATER, ^m^

FOR GREENHOUSES.

The LARGEST VARIETY. Our CATA-
LOGUE and PRICES will Interest Tou.

OVER 50 VEKRS

EXPERIENCE.

INIERNITIONIL HEATER GO. ^^^:

BRANCHE"-

237 Water Street, Neui York. I ' Street, Chleag; III.

Uentlon the Florloti' Exchange when writing. 47 Union Street, Boston.

lillEEPODSE HEflTimi flND VEHTILgTIHi;,

Horticultural Architecture and Building.

pitching^^Co

ESTABLISHED 1844.

233 Mercer Stroet, - NEW YORK.

FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS.-

NINETEEN SIZES.

Perfect Sash Raising* Apparata».

RosehouseSt Greenhouses, Etc., of Iroa
Frame Construction erected complet*
■A or the Structural Iron V/ork ehip-

1^ 11 ped ready for erection.

Pifi' Iron Frame Benches iwith the

'* Perfect Drainagre Bench Til*"

•r Slate Tops.

8EMD 4G. P08XAGE FOR IL,I«17SXRATED CATACOGUE*

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HOTBED, GREEIIIIOOSEaiidVEKTILITDR

Gulf Cypress Bars, Htc.

MANTTFAOTURKD BT

S.JACOBS & SONS, S*F?SPE':Vo.'r,"3lh\r"N=5;

snsH

WHITE LEAD, PUTTY, Etc., at Wholesale.

t<end foi* CataloKueo-

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EXCLUSIVELY

A Greenhouse Heater.

Specially adapted for the work. Easy^
to erect. Simple In operation. Eco-
nomical as to consumption of fuel.
Send for catalogue and list of prices.)

MYERS & CO.

(Established 1849 )
I5I8-I520 So. 9th St., Philadelphfa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. ,

-THE

won SIDE FEED BOILER

Is the only boiler that will keep a steady
heat In a greenhouse all night without
attention. No more sitting up all night
to keep a good fire. Further informa-
tion on application.

GORTON & LIDGERWOOD CO.

96 LIBERTY STREET, NEW YORK.

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.THE....

SGOLLAY BOILER

FOR

GmeDhouse KeaiiDo, Etc.

HOT water;(or steam.

! Fabmington, Conn., March 9, 1896.
"The Invincible Boiler you placed In my Carnatloo
bonses baa given great satisfaction, I did not have to-
run the boiler hard even when the thermometer stood
18 deg. below zero. It has proved ' Invincible' In every
reepect." Hugh Chksney, Florlat.

SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE AND PRICE LIST.
Estimates Cheerfully Given.

JOHN A. SGOLLAY,

■INVINCIBLE." 74 and 76 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N.V,

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154

THB FiLORISTS' EXCHHNGE.

rebi-Uary 11, 189D

Select Strains of Seeds

FOR FLORISTS AND MARKET GARDENERS.

SVWhilesale Catalogue sent on application.

W. C. BECKERT, Seedsman, Allegheny, Pa.

itPntlnn th<> Flnrlsts' Exohange when writing.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Largest Stock jn'the Country. 9^

All goods up-to-date and of superior quality
Write U8 for prices and other iaformatioD
Our oevv C'ttalogue sent on application to
thj trade only.

H. BAYERSDORFcR &, CO.,

60. 52. 54, 56 N. Fourth St.. PHILAOiLPHIA, Pa.

Mention the Florists' ExchaJige when writing.

FLORISTS' LETTERS

THE BRENDEL LETTER CO.

tlFor 30 days we will sell Ftorlets' Letters in
pink, blae or waite. at tbe followlDK raten:

Bock Letters. l!^or2 inches, oer 100. Sl.OO.

Script Letters, per 100. S3. 00.
Orlers n')i to exceed 5 lO letters to one person at
the above rates. Send 10 ote. for samples.

S. C. BRENDEL, Mgr., West Newton, Pa.

Mention tfae FlorlBta' E^xchanir« when writlns.

WATER LILIES -AQUATICS

XKJ'E. offer a full
'» line of Hardy
and Tender Nytnph-
ffias. Lotus and Vic-
torias, for all pur-
poaca, decoration,
dlaplayland for cut
flowers. We make
a specialty of these
favorites, and our
collectlooa in both
hardy and tender
sorts are unaurpas-
eed. We are pleased
to furnish eatlmates
and ofifer practical
suggestions for
planting large or
small ponda, to In-
tending purchasers.

HENRY t.DREER.

Philadelphia), Pa

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FOR '99

ECLIPSE 98-Yellow sport Wm. H. Chadwiok, 60c. each, $3.60 per doz.
PRIDE -Large early white. Try thisl 26 cents each, |3.0U per dozen.
aOLDEN QATE ROSE— Finest stock In the country.

GROVE P. RAWSON, Elmira, New York

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Asparagus Plumosus

Fine stocb, S in. $6 per

lUU; avi in, $8 per 100; 3 in.
$10 per liJO; 4 in. $16 per 100.

A. S. MAC BEAN,

LAKEWOOO. - - NEW JERSEY.

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— ' ^^Gih — r'

Large-flowering jjo. y. j'fjg

CLEMATIS

plants, dorny
Clematis Panlbuiu^a,-

$1.50 per doz.

n-ii

ASPARAGUS SPReNaEiCI, from 3 inch pots, 76 cts. per doz.
CALIFORNIA VIOLETS, $3.60 per 100.

DOUBLE GIANT ALLTSSCM, 3>< inch pots $3.09 per 100.
CARNATION Victor, well establisbed pi ints, $3.00 per 100.

C. EISELE, ilth and Jefferson Sts., Philadelphia, Pa.

. Mention the FlorlBta* Exchange when writing.

SPECIALTY:

Floral Metal
Designs .^^

specialty:

Prepared j* J-
Cycas Leaves.

*#*

A. HERRMANN,

Specialty : Wheat Sheaves. ^j^^;,^j.

.... WHITE FOR CATALOGUE.

404, 406, 408, 410, 412 East 34th Street,
NEW YORK CITY.

Manufacturer of Metal Floral Designs

Importer and Dealer In Florists' Supplies.

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PALMS AND FLOWERING PLANTS

l.SCHULTIIEI8,ColleEe Point, Li.,

P. O. Box 78.

QUEENS BOROUGH.

Ericii FraffrnnB* bushy little plants for growing on. 115.00 per
100. In bloom now.

Erica Fragrans, la bloom, $6.00, $9.00 and $12.00 per doz.

Erica Pers. A Iba, in bloom, $12.00 to $18.00 per doz.

Erica Pers. Ronea, in bloom. $12 to $24.00 per doz.

Erica Pers. Rubra ami Alba Meditcrrnnia, In bloom,

for Jardinieres. $:',U0 to $3.U0 per doz.
Tulips, In pans, 50 cts., 75 cts. and ;pl.00 per pan.
Hyacinths, In pots, $1.50 and $2.00 per doz., the best.
HyacintliB, In pans, $1.0U, $1.50 and $2.00 per pan.
Azaleas, at all timss In bloom. 75 cts. to $R.00 each.
KeniiR Relnioreana, from 25 cts. to $2.50 each. Large plants.

from $5.()0 to $12.U0 each. Three smaller plants around each

large plant, from $S.0O to $16.00 each.

Kentia Forsteriana, Panilnnus Utilis and Veitcbii,

from $1.00 to $1.50 each.

A reca T^ntescens, three Id a pot, from Bmall, 50 ctB. to $8.50

each large plantB.
CocoB Weddeliaua, from $1.00 to $3.00 per doz.
Boston Fero, $1.50 each, In 6 inch pans.

Cash with all orderb. Givb us a trial obdeb.

XBIOA 7BAOBAKB.

UeoUoD the FlorUU' ExcbajiK« when wrlUnc

BABY PRIMROSE

GROWN IN 3-INCH POTS AND 12-INCH PANS.

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rT WILL PAT TOU better tb;iQ tiny pl;tut wc kmiw of bi'CiiiiMf.- It begins tu bloom a I onoe— whether benched
or pottei.— Plants in thumb pots carry 3 to 6 sprays. Plants In 5 and 6-Inch pots carry 5i) and more Bprays at
one time, antl hundreds In a season. Th'^ more yon cut It tbe more It blooms; it flowers for 9 months in
successbm, always giving biggest crops at EaHtei* and ChriHtiiias. The sprays as shown are from 12
to l< inches long The rosy lilac flowers are iiweful for all florists' purposes. Thev remain fresh for
one month aft^r luttlng anl could be shipped to Europe. They bring $>.i.00 per 100 at ivholesale. It
Is elegant as a pot plant and for jardinieres ani can he grown and bloomed in your coldest house. Five and sis-
inch pot8bft\e sold readily at $1.00 and $2.00 each— all gone now. Baby Primrowe is the craze no^iv.

Prices: 8 plants for $1.00; 25 for $2.50; 100 for $10.00 ; mail or express prepaid
A few hundred from 3-inch pots, $3.00 per 12; $20.00 per 100, Express.

Tliese will make line plants for Easter bloomine.
No larger plauts for sale nt any 'price

A BREAK IN PRICES ON

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI

S4.00 PER 100.

Needing the room forother noveUles. we will cut tlie price to $4.00 per 1 00 for nice plants, from 2^ Inch

f lots, ready to shift into larger size; '34 by mail for 4(1.. "SO. Thisgrandplant, introduced by u-* In this country,
9 invaluable to the florist for cutting, fn a short time It gives barrels full of sprays and pockets full of
money. ;i!^ Inrh pnts, !S17.00 per 100, by express; *i5 for »*3.. 50 , mailed.

Seed of Asparagus 5prengerl, our own raising, $i.oo per lOo; $7.00 per 1000.

A New Sweet=Scented $1000 Calla.

Three years ago the price for a few roots of this Calla was $1000. In a few years It'wlll entirely displace the
old fashioned Calla. It Is dwarfer and earlier. The flowers are produced In a profusion never before Bnrpassed
If equaled. It has a S4>uuine. Inslinu; fragrance, all its otvn, but similar to f liat of Yiolets
or Lilies. Price. iB^fi-OO lo SP-J.OO per lOOt Sl.OO to S'2.00 per dozen, mailed. Others ask

8U cents each. SOml already sold.

A New Yellow Calla, "Lemon Giant."

Unlike other Yellow Callas so difficult to grow and bloom, this one grows as readily an a potato— leaves 12 to 15
Inches long by 12 Inch. wide, dark green, spotted white, like an Alocasla, 7.5c, each; $>6.00 a doz., mailed.

Large Bulbs, heretofore %iM each.

SP3TTED CALLAS. Monster Bulbs, $3.00 a 100, express; smaller, $1.50 a 100, mailed.
WHITE CALLAS. Fine bulbs, $5.00 per 100; 75c. per doz.
BLACK CALLAS. $4.00 per 100; 60c. per doz.

/^ A M XT A C Philadelphia, best red in existence; Duke of AEarlborough. darkest red*
^/\ 1^1^ r\^» Duchess, best pink; AlHace, nearest white; all the above our introduction. $6.00
per 100; $1.00 per 12. mailed.

ALLEIUANIA, grandest Orchid. $6.00 per 100; $1.00 per 12 mailed.

ITA lilA AND AUSTRIA, 50 cts. per 12, mailed; $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per liXK).

r\ A 1-4 I f A C 1**0 "' !*• Named Sorts, whole roots. $600 per Itt). express, including
L//\l IL<lr\0< many sorts worth $10,00 per im. Dahlia Gill Edge, flrst prize, btst novelty, 189f,
»8.00perl00: $1.50 per 12, express. Large roots.

Finest Mixture. 75 per cent, light fine bulbs. $7.00 per UKXi- $1.00 per 100. 20
named varieties of Lemolne's, at $12.50 per 1000; $1.50 per 100, express.

GLADIOLI.

Our New SPIR/EA CHINENSIS. ?u'r'U^!."l??Jtf^i?ss?;

^^* ed. $15.00 per 100, a grand
irclng.

New BUDDLEIA VARIABILIS, i^^'>™"°"^"9t™'^^^^^^^^^^

our price, $2.50 per 12, mail-
ed. $15.00 ""'■ '"" - '

new Splrjfa with Immense feathery sprays of rosy white flowers grand for forcing

MAMMOTH WHITE STRAWBERRY,

OCTOBER FRUITING STRAWBERRY, the "St. Joseph," L"rv?-,'^<''yMe8srB..vii.

ery hardy $1.50 pe> 12; $10.00 per
100. mailed.
(h. GAUTHIER). Fruits in September and October,
berries weighing H lb. each have been shown: excellent
quality.

and Aiitiiinn bearer; bright color, very productive.

morln, la a sure Spring

Florists who can grow Strawl)errles can make big money raising these. Price. Si. OO uer1'2i orSfi OO
per lOO, mailed. Fine plants. ^ * w-""

A. BLANC & CO.. PHILADELPHIA.

^i---jg=B,¥Ar»rvrV in nrder to introduce the Nc-wRiu-IMii Ulnkoyniia, raised by Messrs. Makoy,

WTjI'SBI r< W V li "f I'elBlum.aiid rrcenlly exhibited at Ghent, we will send one or more Dlanta of U

K^a r 1\I>I> FREE OF CHAIUJE with every order from this o?to We paid ffl for oti

•■'*■ -■^ original nlants ami thev wpr« well wnrth )i i *■ «■• ««.

original plants and they were well worth It

Full Report Eighth Annual Meeting American Carnation Society.

We are a straight shoot and aim to grata into a vigorous plant.

A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN. SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL.

m. XI HO. 7

NEW, YORK, FEBRUARY 18, 1899.

One Dollar Per Year

PANDANUS VEITCHII

We desire to call attention to our partic-

'^ V - ^ ularly large and ttue stock of this valuable

; dfcorative plant. We havean nnuaually fine
! stuck. Plants are exceedingly well colored,
and having been jrrown coot and bard, will
nive splendid satisfaction. They are in the
very best possible shape and will pleaeo the
most critical buyers. We call particular
iittcntion to the plants that we are offerinK
HI 7 inch Dots, about 2 feet high above the
|iot8, at ♦2-00 each. These plants have always
sold readily previous seasons at $2.&0 each.
Imt having a very large stock of them, we
iire offering them as a special barg-ain at this
time at only $3.()(1 each, and they will he
found to be particularly good value. We
have also to offer a smaller size In 6^ inch
pots. 114 feet high, at $1.50. The size that we
particularly recommend as the best value is
the $2.00 size.

We woufd afso call attention to our f/ne
stock of

Cycas Revoluta

OR SAQO PALM.

We have a lart?e stock of this, and are
offering exceptionally good value. Can
supply you floe plants at $1.00. $1.50, $2.00,
ami 83.00 each, according to size. Several of our customers have written us that nothing they
have ever handled has proved so profitable orgiven so much satisfaction as the fine Cycas that
we have shipped them this season— that they have sold readily and at a large profit.

If you have not already reopived it, and are in want of any other palms or decorative stock
of this kind, send for our Special Ofter, gifing complete list of the diftorent varieties and
sizes of all stock that we liave to offer at this time.

F. R. PIERSON CO.,

Tarrytown-on-Hudson, NEW YORK.

United States Exotic Nurseries.

FLOWER

seeds!

Less than ^c. per Pkt.

Put up in Hatidsome Retail Packets, Lithographed in
natural colors. Full cultural directions on every packet.

$4.00 per 1000 Packets.

Assortment contains twenty-five leading and most popu-
lar varieties.

SELLS ON
SIGHT.

LAWN GRASS SEED

The "Short.
Hills" Brand

Fresh Stock put up in Pint, Quart and 2. Quart Boxes.

Handsomely lithographed a id full directions for making and renovating lawns on every box.
Th^ mixture of grasses contained in the "Short Hills" brand is made up from our own SPECIAL
FOK»IU LA— which hiis given entire satisfaction to our most critical customers for many
yeais past.

Pint Boxes, $3.00 per 100. Retail at 15 cents each.
Quart " Ss.ooperioo. " " 20 " "
2 " " $9.00 per 100. " " 40 " "

BARGAINS IN SWEET PEAS.

Per Lb.

Blanche Ferry $0 25

Butterfly 30

Dorothy Tennant 80

Duchess of Edinburgh 30

Delight 35

Extra Early Blanche Ferry 36

Fi refly 40

Gaiety. . 40

HerMaiesty 40

Indigo King 30

Invincihle Scarlet ' 25

Invinclhlo Carmine 25

I'er Lb

Katherine Tracy $0 40

Lady Penzance 4')

Lottie Eckford 40

Mrs. Sankey 25

Orange Prince 35

Primrose 35

Queen of England 30

Queen of the Isles 85

Splendor 25

Bckford's Best Mixed 30

Fine Mixed 15

C.

Pitcher & Manda, Sprt JIlIS, 11. J.

SOLO «MM TWO WEEKS

OCR liAST SHIPMENT OF Arrived in such good condition it

|^^|V|"1~| A f^ 1^ l~" I^ SOLD AT SIGItT, and have now left

I'V t_ 1^ I I MX ^^ P I" I J "ut "f a cousignment ot 300,000

'^^^'^ ' "^ ^■^fc»fc»l-^ SEEDS only a few thousand

KENTIA FORSTERIANA

COCOS

$2.00 per 1000

WEDDELIANA

Which to clear will offer
until .sold .at

$4 00 per r 00; or case o* 4000 seeds for $I5.00.

LATANIA BORB O N I C A Z^^Z^" V£^'^l*'^^2'el^!

■^"^^— ^'—^■^ »^^.^» ful Florists errow ii in very

larpre quantities becauseit U ahvayH profitable. New crop seeil,

' " GOOO s«eds for $6.60.

Out of 50,000 seeds, 10,000 left.
They please all purchasers, will
■■^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^■^^^^^— ^i^-"^^^^^^ please you.
Per lOOO, $7.60; 6000, $3O.0O.

^Al Amil mi O ^^ vou k:isow thax fapkcv i.E4.vkd

\^ P^ I™*^ 1^ I \J IVI O are becoming very popular and beine of rapid growth and
^^^^^^^^^^^— ^^^^^ii^^^^ easy culture, can be made one of the most profitable
articles to grow. We can furnish large bulbs that will Rtand dividing, in niUture, consisting
of choice new varieties, at $7 QO per I OO ; $I.OO per dozen.

CI A ^\ I ^\ I MM Q Cbolce IIIlxture» not less than 40 per cent, wliite
Lb ^ L^ I ^# k ^J ^9 and ^l^lit fli>vvers, large first size bulbs. By special
^^^^^^^^^^^^^"^^^^^^^^" arratiniTiient we roiitrol a hirge quantity of these valuable
bulbs, which enables u.s to offer them at the following low price:

Per 1000, i<6.60; Per 5000. }3O.0O.

Having foreseen the shortage, contracted heavily, and

have now in warehouse large quantities of first and

■•^■^— ^^^^— ^ second size bulbs, which are offered until sold :

First size bulbs at $6 60 per 1000 ;

Second 3.60

TUBEROSES

SOOO «or {30.00.
■' 16.00.

TUBEROUS
BEGONIAS

P'ive separate colore, finest strain.
Single, $2.00 per 100;

$17. SO per 1000.
Double mixed, $3. 60 per lOO;

$30.00 per lOOO.

CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO.

501 and 503 W. 13th St., ll'ifsliir N. Y. CITY.

Importers. Exporters and Growers' Agents ol SEEDS, BULBS and PLANTS.

Y

OU can get the BEST NOVELTIES as well as
the CREAM of STANDARD COMMERCIAL
VARIETIES in ::::::::;: :

Carnations, Chrysanthemunis,
Geraniums, Pelargoniums,
Cannas, Dahlias, Peonies,

--A-LSO-

Mentlon the Florist** Exchange when writing.

New ACALYPHA SANDERI, ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, DRA-
CAENA SANDERI, BROWALLIA GIGANTEA, RUSSELL\S,
MULTI FLORA and ELEGANTISSIMA, ABUTILON SAVITZU,
BOSTON FERN, CORDATA COMPACTA, KENTIAS, PAN-
DANUS VEITCHII, ETC., from

Send for 1899
TRADE LIST

C. W. WARD,

Manager.

THE COTTAGE GARDENS,

QUEENS, N. Y.

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156

Thb :fi-orists' Exchknge.

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WE ARE THINKING

That you have forgotten to order the following items.
Do so now or you will need them when 'tis too late.

Amtni-aETUs PliiiiiosiiN Nnniis per 100 seed, $1.25

fSpiTiiKcri " " 1.00

ASXKRS-Cliolce Florists' Stock.

Trd. pki.

Ti'iiflaul'sPci-teclion, separate colors JO 25

•' mixed colors 25

Vicloria» separate colors 25

*• mixed colors 25

({ueeii ot I lie Mnrkei, separate colors 15

'• ** mixed colors 15

Seinple^s Brnncbiuf* separate colors 25

•* *• mixed colors 25

Trd. pkt. Oz.

dens $0 15 $0 35

ly flowerifig mixed 25 1 IIO

i c^i »<_.iru€i judiviNn 15 ;hi

" l<ob(>lia, Cryttal Palace Compacta. 25 2 00

♦ niiKiionettf, Allen's Defiance, true. 25 100

♦ PetiiiiiaH. large flowering, single

^ frinyeil 50

T t'obspa 8caiidenH.
J CoMiiioH, early flow*
X Dracsena ludiviN

Oz.

|;l 50

1 00

1 75

1 50

75

50

1 50

1 25

Trd. pkt. Oz.

Salvia Splendens fO 25 $1 50

SUtock, Snowflake 50

SWEET PEAS.— Emily Hender?on, Blanche
Ferry. Butterfly, a lb., 40 cis. Kxtra Early
Blanche Ferry I'onntes-s of Radnor. Firefly,
CJray Fiiar, Katharine Tracy, a lb. 50 cts.

I WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, 54 and 56 Dey Street, NEW YORK. ♦
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

MeoUon the Florists' Exchange when wrltlns.

IfOR RETAILING!!

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FLOWER SEEDS

In I,arKe Sized Handsoiuely
LlttaOKrapbed Packets, und

sufficient seed in each packet to enable the buyer to sell them at 5 cents each,

SIS.OO PER 1000.
VEGETABLE SEED in colored packets, well-flLled, $15.00 per 1000.

PEAS, BEANS and CORN j°bo-SvTooo.'''"'°^ ^'""'^^ '''''* '*"'■•
CENTRAL PARK LAWN GRASS SEED i°er7' amaef^ve. ^'gSS'a

sellers. Piote, |5.U0 per 100; quarts. $10.00 per 100.

Caladiuni Hsculentum, 7 to 10

luclies in circumference, 84. uO per 100;

10 to 12 inches in circum., $6.00 per IQO.
Cauiias, Mixed Dwarf French, $3 a 100.
DabllaSt separate colors. Pink, Yellow,

White or Red, large undivided routs,

$8.00 per 100.
Gladiolus* choice mixed, targe bulbs^

$1.00 per 100 ; $7.00 per 1000.

L,iliuiii Anratum.

Large sized bulbs, $6.00 per 100
Roseaiu, large sized bulbs, f».00 per 100
Rubruiu, large sized bulbs, 500 per 100
Album, large sized bulbs, 6.00 per 100

Madeira Vine Roots* stroug^ routs,

$3 00 per 100.
Xuberose Bulbs* Dwarf Pearl, targe

bulbs, $7.60 per luUO.

18 Inches long, neat, strong and durable, Bultable for
ByaclniliB, tucheias, etc., in poTB, $1.00 per lOOO.

Flower Seeds, Etc.

HYACINTH STAKES

Send for Quarterly List of High Grade Florists'

^ STUMPP & WALTER CO., 50 Barclay Street, NEW YORK. 8

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

RAWSON'S

"Arlington Tested Seeds"

Are now well known to some FLORISTS, wo
want them known to all FtOKlSTS. Special
price list sent on application.

W. W. RAWSON & CO.

12 and 13 Fineuil Hall Sq. BOSTON, MASS.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

I PLANT SEED GO. I

« Wholesale Merchants. ^

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LILY OF THE VALLEY

THE CREAM OF THE MARKET!

Berlin Strain. 1000 in a case, $12.00 per 1000 F. O. B. cars N. Y. Terms, Net Cash

This Valley Is guaranteed to produce large bells and abundant foliage

F. W. O. SCHMITZ,

Jersey City, N. J.

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FHIISIEIi WOme BBISIIIII!

GOOD SMALL PLANTS from cold frames or
greenhouBe only, at $4.00 per 1000. All others not ac-
cesalble at present. Seedas osnal. Cash with order.

C. SOLTAU 41c. CO.,

199 Grant Avenue,
Mention the Florists'

JERSEY CITY, N. J.
ExchanEe when wrltlnc

ij PANSIES

; I Jennings Strain —

Fine little plants, for cold frames, $4.00 per 1000, by
SEED, finest mixed, $1.00 per pkt, $5.00

express.
per ounce.

Cash wiifi order.

Locb Box I

E. B. JENNINGS,''"!!!." Southport, Gona.

eBOWBB OF THB FINEST PAN8IB8.

Mention the Florists* Eixchanse when wiittng.

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KLONDYKE" COSMOS

Entries now booked for Seed ot crop
1809. Present delivery, trade packets only,
$1.00 each. Cash with order.

A. W. SMITH, - Americus, Ga.

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qH.W. BUCKBEEq

5 SEED SPECIALIST, S

■ Rockford Seed Yntras^^ ■
J ^^Forest City Greenhouses. J

■ Lock Box 811, ROCKFORD, ILL. J
0 Special Prices Upon Application. n

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TUBEROSE
BULBS...

TRUE Excelsior Pearl.

InN. Y. In Chicago

First Size Per 1000, J7.00 $7.50

" Per 2000, 13.25 14.00

Medidm Sizb Per 1000, 4.00 5. no

" ** Per 2000, 5 percent, less.

These are the true Hallock strain, carefully
graded, true to name, dried on racks, free
^^MH^^B^^^^^^^i^^^^^ from rot, culls or over-grown " bloomers."

Our Spring "BOOK FOR FLORISTS," ?,;^'^"ersS;t*i?r.;;,%"fiy'»'esfl?a'i^^^^^^

tiunst New Plauts, Florists' Supplies* etc , is worth having. ASK. FOR IT.
t Barclay St. VAUGHAN S SEED STUnE 84 &86 Randolph St.

P^fTl^TfTll^l'nifTl'lff^

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TUBEROUS ROOTED, white, pink, scarlet, yellow =

and crimson. Per 100, $'2.50 ; per 1000, $20.00. |
DOUBLE, Choice strain, $.5.00 per 100.

Begonia,

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

GLOXINIAS.

Selected varieties, 4.00 per 100.

GLADIOI^US.

Lemoine's Hybrids, $10.00 per 1000; S1.25 per 100

. I GRAFTED TEA ROSES,

$10.00 per 100. i

p Write lor our Spring Catalogue and Save Money.

I BOBBINK & ATKINS, Rutherford, N. J.

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DREER'S RELIABLE FLOWER SEEDS

A FEW OF THE MANY SELECT STOCKS OF FLO
Trfide Pkt.

AOERATUM, Cope's Pet. dwarf, deep blue |0 15

ALYSSUM. Little Gem, very tlwarf 10

ASPARAGUS Sprcngerl |1.00 per lOOseeds; $9.00 per lOUO.

" PlumoBus Nanus, 1.25 •' " 10.00 "

ASTEK, Queen of the Market, white or purple 20

*• '• " mixed 15

" Pffony Perfection, flneat mixed 30

" Victoria, flnestralxed -. 30

'* Sample's Branching, white, pink, lavender or crimson 30

*' " " floestmlxed 30

BALSAM, double white Perfection 25

BEGONIA Vernon 25

CARNATION Marguerite, white, scarlet or rose 50

" " choicest mixed 25

CENTAUREA Candldlsslma 25ctB. per 1000 seeds.

" Gymnocarpa 15 cts. " "

CLEMATIS Panlculata 20

COH.EA Scandens 10

DRACAENA Indlvlsa 15

GREVILLEA Robusta- 15

HELIANTHUS CucumerlfolluB Stella 10

HELIOTROPE, finest mixed 20

HUMULUS JapoulcuB Varlcgatus 15

IMPATIENS Sultanl 60

IPOMCEA Grandlflora (Moonflower) 15

" Imperial Japanese, finest mixed 10

LANTANA Ilybrlda. finest mixed 10

If you do not have our Whole-

VI/EH SEEDS FOR FLORISTS' USE WHICH SHOULD BE SOWIt NOW.

Trade Pkt,

LOBELIA, Crystal Palace Compacta, true 10 -lO

" Speciosa, dark blue trailing 20

" Gracilis, light blue trailing 15

MAURANDTA Barclayana. purple 25

" Mixed aurtfi.. 25

MIGNONETTE. Allen's Defiance 25

" Machet, select stock 15

NASTURTIUMS, full line of both Tall and Tom Thumb sorts.
See Catalogue for prices.

PETUNIAS, Dreer's Superb Single Fringed 50

*' " " Double " 15 cts. per 500 seeds.

PHLOX Drum. Grandlflora, mixed 15

" " Nana Compacta, mixed 30

PRIMULA Obconlca Grandlflora 50

ForbeslI (Babv Primrose) 50

PYTIETHRUM Aureum (Golden Feather) 10

SALVIA Splendens (Scarlet Sage) .30

"Bonflre" 50

SMILAX (3.50 per lb. 15

STOCKS, large flowering lU weeks, white, blood-red or pink. . . 50

" *' " flneatmlxed 40

SWEET PEAS, all the finest sorts. For prices see Catalogue.

TORENIA FOURNIERI 30

VERBENA, Mammoth, white, scarlet, pink, purple or striped. . 40

" " flnestmixed 30

YINCA Rosea, Rosea Alba or Alba Pura 20

Mixed 15

Oz.

$0 40

25

15

50

1 25

1 25

1 50

1 25
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2 50
1 00

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30

40
40

75

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sale Price List send for it.

HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

AOKRATDM, COl'E'b^l'KT.

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Kebrnar; 18, IHOtt.

Twe F=I-ORISTS' EXCHHNGB.

157

SPECIAL SEEDS

For the FLORIST and GARDENER.
Send for Wholesale Catalogue. . .

JOHNSOX & STOKES,

217-219 Market St., Philadelphia.

UenttoD the FlorUta' Exchange when wrltlnff.

Peacock's Dahlias

ARE THE BK!iT THAT BLOOM.

New Carnations. New Chrysanthemums.

Send for our new illustrated descriptive
catalogue (now in printer's hands) before
placing your orders elsewhere.

Correspondence solicited,

W. P. PEACOCK, - - Atco, N. J,

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FBESg PILPI SEEDS

Kentia Forsteriana

Per Case of 4000, $17.50
Per Tin of 2000, 9.00

Spiraea Compacta

Per 100, S4.00

Spiraea Paluiata

Per 100, S5.00

Catalogue of Roses for Spring delivery uow
ready.

C. H. JOOSTEN, importer,

193 Greenwich Street. New York.

Blentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing.

ALM

C/^ / FRESH

Ci^^^^^ ON HAND

100 1000 3000
CocoH \Vf<I*leliann....|t.00 iffi.iiO $:j2..'yj
Kfiitin Itflnifirenna.. l.UO fi.50 17,r.O
Iwitnnid Hoi-knnica... .50 2.ri0 fi,50

PnndaiiiiN I'tiliN 1.50 U'.SO 3(1.00

AraticnriiL Excelaa... 1.00 7.50
AHi>ai-ueiiM PluniOHUs

Nnniiw 1.25 1000

Drnt-a-nn IncllviHa per oz., 50 ctfl.

J. L. SCHILLER, 404 E. 34th St. New York.

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I

ESTABLISHED 1802

'S

SEEDS

Fresh Seeds Just Arrived.

GOGOS WEDDELIANAp'e^Yo^C

UTANiABORBONIGAV.

50o.
er lb.

J.M.THORBURN&CO.

(Lau of IS John Streetl

36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK

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'usiness Men:
^*" Florists' Exchange

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100,000 FUCHSIAS!

Purchaser'i

SOFT WOODED, l^ GOOD VARIETIES.

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rHENOMEN.\L, MONSTKOS.V SUKBEBBA

LORD BEAUONSFIELD, ORIFL.VME. ^ '*'"""«'^'
ELM CITY. MME. "

SAPLET FRERES.

.50 per 100; our selection, »2 00 per 100, as fallows:

AVAL.VNCIIE. RflSAINS P.VTRI,

, .i I'URI'LK I'llLNCE, BLACK I'RlNtlE

DER STRAUS. .JUPITER, WAVE OF LIFE

BL.\NDS NEW STRIPED, TROPHEli

IVY, SCENTED and

We can 8u|i|.ly Geriniuiiis In larKc fiuaiitllles. Joul.le and ."ilnglc from

rv€-M A IWKnMC *^-" ''" ""'■ H?-Seu(l for list.

*- " ^-l^.'^l'lilJ^S Nice plants from V^ Inch pots, with good hulbs, $3.00 per UKJ.

ROSES Cold grown stock. In 30 varieties, from 2)s Inch pots, 12.50 per 100.

.... CHRYSANXHEMUMS ....

Nice young stock, best cutflower varieties.

BRONZE GERANIUMS.

! iDcli pota, in ^'ootl v:iiietlr

Feverfew per inn, $2.5<i

Draca-iin Indivi^iia " 2.5(i

Cypcruf. Alcernitolius» 3 In.... *' 4.IK1

A^eratuiii<4 " 2.50

Uiisnelia .luncea " 2.50

llil>i>«(-ii<i " 2.50

Heliiilidpe " 2.50

2^ inch pots, 12.511 per IflO.

Pf'tiiiiias

SloliilaiiihcM Hyci-ianus..

iixv\ illt-a ItobiiMia

Sal\ia >plrnih*ii'«

IVIrvit III! l*iiiiiio-.e>>)

Becouias (tlowerlogj

necouia
Colcus..

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1.50

I'nr mm Wkolemle Catalogue, is jtm out 0/ press and will be wailed on application.
(oiTL^iiondence Solicited. Sppchil prices on large urdcrH.

MCGREGOR BROS., Springfield, Ohio.

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4 Selling Medium.

Please insert the inclosed, one inch space for
two weeks. We find the Exchange such a good
selling medium, that it's not safe to put in
adv. in for a long time unless there is a large
stock of planta on hand.

M. E & R. HOPFER.

Mount .Toy. Pa., Nov. 22. '98

Nothing So Good.

There is nothing so good for business as a
steady adv. in the Florists' Exchange ; Smilax
plants all sold and have bad good sales on all
the other stock advertised.

A. J. Baldwin.

Newark, Ohio, Oct. 29. '84.

flSTEB SEED

Wliite Branching (Semple's), $ 1 .00 per oz.
Pink " " 1.00 "

Queen of the Market, white, 50 "

True and select stock ; price per pound on application.

HARRY A. BUNYARD,

Kia^/treTI' \tnt. 42 IVest 28th St . NEW YORK.

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^^^ <yispara£fus !Piumosus Vfanus

r 3CK6Q S7.00 per 1000; 86.'>.00 per 10,000.

Seed STRONG PLANTS:

2^ in. pots, S40.00 per 1000
Q-f «4.50 per 100.

WEST VIEW FLORAL CO. ^^'"ga''^^'

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SEEDS
OF — -^

ARAUGARIA EXCELSA

FRESH IMPORTATION
lUST RECEIVED.

Price, $ I CO per IOC Seeds;
$7 50 per lOOO Seeds.

OUR 1899

wnolesali! Catalogue

For Florists and
Market Gardeners

MAILED FREE

(To those entitled to it)
on application.

PETER HENDERSON k CO. co^^.t.^^... N.Y.

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LOW PRICES

On Privet, Ampelopsis VeitchH,
and Clematis Paniculata,

I" leM gruwD. Prices given on application. All the
above In large quantltlce.

The Elizabeth Kursery Co , Elizabeth, K. J.

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Established 1876.

Incorporated 18Wi.

COXSEEDCO.

CALIFORNIA SEEDS A SPECIALTY.

Growers of Onion, Lettuce, Carrot, Sweet
Peas, Asters and Cosmos.

411.413,415 Sansome St.,

SIN FRiNGiSGO.

34 Gansevoort St.,

NEW YORK.

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EVERY GROWER OF FLOWERS

Shciuhl try Armstroug'M New

EvemiooffliQg Single Toberose.

Certificate of Merit Ironi S. A. F. and O. H..
and Shaw Gold Medal tor a new plant ol
merit, .'*5.00 per 100.

LUTHER ARMSTRONG, o.C'^,. St. Louis JD

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JNO. F. GROOM & BRO.

GROWERS OF

TUBEROSES and CALADIUMS

MAGNOLIA. N. C.

Please write to ua In regard to your wanta.

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TRY RICE'S SEEDS

WHOLESALE ONLY.

Write for our '99 Calendar and Trade Catalogue.

JEROME B. RICE & CO.,

CAMBRIDGE VALLEY SEED GARDENS.
Cambridge, N. V.

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s

EEDS for Profit
Sweet Peas

FLORISTS

FLOWER

SEEDS

Wholesale Catalo:

n :ip].ilicutiijn. Tf

Seed Merchants *£»

,, , and (iruwers, ^

^J 1(4 Chambers St., New York City. %

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WEEBER & DON,

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I EXTRA CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS. |

List free on application.
FRED. ROEMER, 8«ed 0rower, r 3
Qaedlinburg, Germany. ;

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SPECIAL SEED AND iULB OFFER

100 1000

FreeHi a Bulbs, ^ to 5ii In. In dlam tO.65 $5.00

^ to i^ in. In diam 45 3.50

Calla Bulbs, dry Call, grown doz.

Mam., 2 In. and overln dlam $1.40 9.50 90.00

Extra size. 11^ to IM In. In dlam.. 1.00 6.50 60.00
l^rst size. 1J.1 tol)^ln. In diara., 70 5.00 45.00
Second Blze, 1 to IM Id. In dlam.. 60 4.50 40.00

Fresh Seed, giant flowered Cyclamen. 6 colors and
mixed, mc. per 100 seeds; $4.5i.i per liViO seeds.

Dracirena ludivisa. $3.0(iperlb.; 20c. a 1000 seeds.

Greviiiea Robueta, $3.50 per lb.; 40cts. per oz.

For prices of Pansy and other Florists seeds, send for
wholesale price list.

N. Y. MARKET GARDENERS' ASS'N,

281 SIXTH AVENUE. (P. 0. Box 2341), NEW YORK.
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158

The f=i-ORiSTS* Exchange.

SEED TBiE POBT.

PoiDts and informatioD from seedsmeD, andal)
Interested in this column, solicited. Addre£S
Editor Se£D Trade, care of Florists' Bs-
CHANGR, P. 0. Box 1697. New York.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION

E. B. Clark, Milford, Conn.. President; Jos.
A. BoLGiANO, Baltimore, First Vice-President;
Albert McCullough, Cincinnati, Second
Vice-President; S. F. Willarb, Wetlierslield,
Conn , Secretary and Treasurer.

Madison, N. J. — Edmund R. Brown,
business manager ottbe Stoddard .Seed
Company, is sojouruiug in North Caro-
lina.

Some of the Holland bulb travelers
will leave Southampton, England, the
latter part of this week, and are ex-
pected in New York City the 24th or
25th inst. The spring is coming!— .S.

Bo.«itoii. — The seed stores before the
storm reported spring business in a very
good way to open up well; now it wiil
probably be set back for a week at least.

Mr. J. VV. Howard, at Rawson's, hasa
very nice lot of about 5,000 plants of
the real Shamrock, procured from the
Botanic Gardens at Dublin, Ireland,
which he intends to put on the market
at once.— F. J. N.

European Notes.

The favorable conditions noted last
week continue, and light frosts, with an
occasional fall of snow, prevail over the
whole of northern Europe. In the mat-
ter of snow Paris leads the way at pres-
ent,so that any weak spot in our plants
is quite open to climatic influences.

It is reported that the reason why the
European deliveries of L. auratum are
BO poor is that a "corner" in the large
sound exists in New York City. Some
very tempting offers just received ap-
pear to confirm the report. Is it ungen-
erous to hope that somebody may burn
their fingers a la Leiter.

The beauty and utility of Lemoine's
hybrid gladioli are being largely recog-
nized this season, but G.Colvillei alba hang
fire to the tune of hundreds of thousands.
European Seeds.

FonI Bromns inermis Seed. — The

Department of Agriculture has received
and tested samples of Bromus inermis
seed which were found to contain a large
amount of foreign seeds, mostly meadow
fescue, of which in one sample as high as
25 per cent, of the total was found to be
present. As seedsmen are doubtless
aware, such a large proportion of
meadow fescue in awnless brome grass
Is evidently due to fraudulent mixture.

We would respectfully call your atten-
tion to the Inclosed circular issue by the
Secretary of Agriculture, May 10, 1898,
in reference to the law passed by Con-
gress authorizing the .Secretary to pub-
lish the names of seedsmen selling seeds
below the Department standards. The
.Secretary wishes to avoid doing any in-
justice to honest seedsmen, and we there-
fore ask you to call the attention of the
seedsmen to this fraud, and to suggest
that they send samples of their stock to
some experiment station or to the De-
partment of Agriculture for report up<m
its purity and germination, before offer-
ing the same for sale.

The Department will be glad at any
time to furnish blanks on which the nec-
essary information, preliminary to test,
can be supplied. In case the Secretary
is satisfied that any seedsman is not
using due care in the sale of pure seed, he
will feel it his duty to publish the result
of the test under the law above referred

to. A. .J. PlETERS.

In Charge of Pure Seed Investigations.

Division of Botany, Department of
Agriculture.

[Professor Peters incloses the circular,
coiiy of which waspublished in the Flor-
ist's E.\(;nANOE, page 527, May 21, 1898,
and to which we beg to refer parties
interested.— Kn].

Rogulng: the Seed Crops.

How many American seed growers,
during the past three or four year's de-
pression in the trade, when the markets
have been choked with bankrupt stocks
and " cheap .John " seeds (the kinds that
raise themselves) have been vigilant and
courageous enough, even though the
business has been a loosing one with
many, to carefully rogue their growing

seed crops before the pollen of nature's
outcasts has commingled with, and con-
taminated that of nature's favorites? I
fear that the per cent, has not been extra
large.

A mysterious and as yet but dimly
understood, but withal an economical
law of nature, decrees that only the fit-
test of all animals and plants that are
annually born shall survive and wax
strong in the struggle of life. Statistics
show that overhaif of mankind, even, die
before reaching the age of twenty years.
And oh! how many that are permitted
to exist, are dismal failures on life's bil-
lowy seas — real burdens on society.

Cleaily many human beings as well as
plants are weaklings, and born for
naught (?) in this connection it may
truly be said that there are drones and
weaklings in plantlife.as well as in hives
of bees or communities of men. And
through the agency of pollenation asso-
ciation (provided their pollen is per-
mitted to form) these weaklings, or na-
ture's outcasts, contaminate and greatly
weaken the morelowly of nature's faA'or-
Ites; and in many instances, and to a
certain extent, even the choicest of
nature's favorites, thus lowering the
yield and quality, as well as the breeding
standard of the entire product.

During many years' experience as a
breeder and grower of Held seeds, the
writer has become impressed with a
theory, that in the case of plants propa-
gated from seeds, the germ of particular
individual seeds has been endowed by
nature, while in an embryonic state,
with a peculiar prepotent, vigorous and
progressive propensity, which has the
capacity to produo^ typical and prolific
plants; whileother particular individual
seeds of the same parent stock (clearly
nature's weaklings, or thoroughbred
scrubs) inherit a ten<lency to barren-
ness or scanty production; and, in fact,
are mere cumberers of the soil.

It is the practice of our most successful
seed growers to plant all of their crops
very thickly, subsequently roguing out
nature's outcasts, and leaving a proper
stand of the most vigorous, typical
plants to monopolize the nutriment of
the soil. This practice constitutes not
only good seed growing, but good breed-
ing as well. A "good seed " grower may
be likened unto an English lord whose
kennel of gray hounds won the prizes so
constantly, that when asked for the
secret of his success, replied. " I breed a
great many and hang great numbers."
Here we have the secret of the highest
excellence in seed growing.

During the past few years of depres-
sion in the trade, the great efforts of
many Arms to meet fiercecompetition on
the basis of low prices have induced or
compelled them to dispense with the ex-
pense of roguing their seed crops, many
kinds of seeds having been sold at a
lower price than it was possible to pro-
duce good seeds for. We then clearly see
that many seed growers have become
merely propagators or hap-hazard con-
tractors. But a reaction is fortlicoming
and It is to be hoped that the pendulum
will swing as far in the other direction.

J. C. SUFFERN.

Voorhies, III.

An Employer's Responsibility.

Peter Farrell's suit against Florist
John Condon, whose greenhouse is on
Franklin avenue, near Greenwood Cem-
etery, Brooklyn, to recover .¥10,000 for
the loss of his right hand and part of the
arm, was dismissed last week by
.Justice Hirschberg in part V of the Sii-
piemc! Court. Farrell had been an em-
ploye of the defendant for three years
and on December 27, 1894, he was
ordered to use a sieve, such as is used for
sifting soil. While he was at work the
wooden side of the sieve siiread undone
of the wires entered the thumb on his
right hand. Blood poisoning set in and
eventually he lost l]is right hand and a
part of the arm. Justice Hirschberg dis-
missed the complaint and said that a
master was not obliged to look after the
tools used In the business; that no
duty rested on the employer to inspect
the tools If they were such as weie
in common use; and that, if there was
any defect in the tool used, the plaintiff
had full knowledge of It. In this case it
might have been different if It was a ma-
chine, of which the plaintiff did not fully
understand the mechanism.

CATALOGUES RECEIVED.

B. K. Davis, Yeovil, Eng.— Price List ot
Begonias.

H. W. Wkigbt, Terrell, Texas.— Price List
of Plants.

J. W. Daudet, Haarlem, Holland.— Price
List of Bulbs, etc.

Howard & Wili.et, Augusta, Ga.— Cata-
logue of Seeds, etc.

J. CnEAL & Sons, Crawley, SuEsex, Eng.—
Trade List ot Ktiv Bubliae.

F. & F. Ndbseriis, SpriugHeld, N. J.— Price
List of Surplus Nursery Stock.

W. B. Kekd, Chambersbursr, Pa. —Illustrated
Catalogue ot Plants, Seeds, etc.

J. L. NonMAKD, Marksville, La.— Price List
ol Kare Figs, Cioss-ljred Plums, etc.

.\. Stork. Jr. Columbia, 8. C— Price List
oi Fruit Trees, Ruses, Geraniums, etc.

Hebdert a. Jackson, Portland, Me —
W hoiesale Catalogue uf Nuisei y Stock.

English Fruit and Hose Co., Hereford,
Eng. — Price List of Fruit Trees, Roses, etc.

Webster Bros., Hamilton, Out.- Whole-
sale Price List of Fiorisls' Stock, Illustrated.

Nanz & Neoner, Louisville, Ky. — luustiat-
eo Catalogue ot Flowers, Plants, Seeds, Sun-
dries.

Waldo Eohnert, Gilroy, Cal. — List of
Seeds tor 1899 Delivery. Sweet Peas a Spe-
cialt.v.

Slaymaker & Son, Dover, Del. — CataloRiie
of .Strawberry, Haspberry and Blackbenv
Plants.

Griffith &TDRNER Co., Baltimore, Mil —
Illustrated Catalogue of Farm and Garden
Supplies.

Louis P. Butler, Ktene, N. H.- Illustrated
Catalogue of Flower and Vegetable Plants,
Seeds, etc.

Phoenix Nursery Company, Bloomington,
111. — Wholesale Catalogue of General Isur-
sery Stock.

J. H. Tvron, Willoughby, Ohio.— Price Lift
of Grapevines and Small Fruits — Campbell's
Early a specialty.

Richard Vincent, Jr., & Son, White
Mursh, Mo.— Wholesale Price List of Vegela-
lile and otlier plants.

C. Hl'MFELD. Clay Center. Kas.— Wholesale
Price List of Plants and Rooted Cuttings.
Verbenas a Specialty.

KoHLMANNSLEBNER & PCHWENKE, Schonc-

berg-Berlin, Germany — PiiceListof Flower
Seeds, Plants, Bulbs, etc.

Pinehdrst Nurseries, Pinehurst, N. C. —
Catalogue of Evergreens, Ornamental Trees,
Shrub e, Vines. Seeds, etc.

.T. C. SuFFERN, Voorhies, 111. — Price List
and Catalogue of Field Seeds, Corn and Sun-
flower .Seeds. Specialties.

A. B. Davis & Son, Purcellville Va.— Illus-
trated Catalogue of Plants, Bulbs, Seeds, etc.
25c. mail collections a specialty.

Joseph Harris Co., Cold Water, N. Y.—
Illustrated Catalogue of Vegetable, Field and
Flower Seeds, Plants, Bulbs, etc.

w. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia.—
Wholesale Seed Catalogue for Seedsmen and
dealers only who buy to sell again.

William TooLE, Baraboo, Wis.— Catalogue
of Paijsy and other Flower Seeds, with an in-
teresting article on Pant-y Culture.

Henry Ph ilipps SeedandImplementCom-
PANV, Toledo, O.— Illustrated Catalogue of
Garden, Field and Flower Seeds, etc.

MczzY Bros., Paterson, N. J.— High Class
Vegetable and Flower Seeds and Implements
for the Floiist, Market Gardener and Farmer.

John N. May, Summit, N. J.— Wholesale
Trade List of Roses, Chrysanthemums, Carna-
tions, etc.. with lists of all the best noveitits.
Illustrated.

H. G. Faost & Co.. Philttdelphia, Pa.— Cat-
alogue of Garden, Field and Flower Seeds;
fully illustrated, with a list of novelties and
specialties.

The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa.
— Illustrated Catalogue of Plants. Bulbs, etc.
Roses a specialty, a very complete list is
enumerated.

American Jadoo Company, Philadelphia.. —
Pamphlet containing much valuable infor-
mation on Jadoo Fibre and Liquid, as applied
jn the culture of vegetables and fruits.

Schlegel & Fottler. Boston, Mass. — Il-
lustrated Catalogue of Seeds, Bulbs, Plants,
Fertilizers, etc, with a veiy full list of nov-
elties. Also Special Price List of Seeds.

Joseph Breck & Sons, Incorporated, Bos-
ton, Mass.- Seed Catalogue for 1899. A very
complete publication, fully illustrated, and
containing valuable lists of novelties in vege-
table and flower seeds. A feature of this
year's catalogue Is the photograph of the
founder of the Arm, and those of some of its
earliest customers.

The Dinqee & Conard Co., West Grove,
Pa.— Thirtieth edition of their "New Guide to
Rose Culture." This firm has been 49 years in
existence, and the e.\tent of their business is
reflected in the immense variety of roses and
other plants catalouued, and the verv care-
fully worked out half-tone illustrations', every
one of which, we have ascertained, are new
and original.

Please mail at once, a list with
full addresses of all you know who
use Qarden, Farm or Flower
Seeds or Bulbs — those having
Farms or Gardens and who buy
at retail — I wish to mail a Cata-
logue to each.

FIFTY DOLLARS

will be paid sender ot largest
good list. To each of Twenty-
five others sending desirable
names, a Fine Qarden Pruner
will be sent. Awards go to those
sending no other names than ol
poisons who use Seeds or Bulbs
as above.

Winners' names will appear in
Fall Bulb Catalogue unless ob-
jected to. Please mail names
now ; names added later will
also count. Address

ROBERT FARQUHAR.

South Market Street,
Letter Bo2 1523. BOSTON, MASS.

Mention the Florlgta' Kxchange when writ Ins.

MARIE LOUISE, pot grown, cleao and
healthy in every particular, $4.00 a 100.

CABH WITH ORDER.

WM. J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N.J.

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CRABB & HUNTER,

Violet Specialists

Orders received now

for Sprlnp delivery

of Al stock Bucb as

TiV -^c^ producee a crop

Marie Louise, Farquhar and Lady Campbell.

Rooted CuttlDgs of Flora Hill,
OADUATinUC Evelina, Painted Lady, Firefly,
UAnllAI lUriO FlQgree, Morello and other tstand-

ard varieties.

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.

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Violets iny Sieciallg.

Am Now Ready to Supply (cr Spring
Planting Any Quantity Desired of

MARIE LOUISE, FARQUHAR, LADY
CAMPBELL, CALIFORIIIA, PRINCESS
DE GALLES, and the New One
LA FRANCE

FRKHDOm, the White Carnation, for
Winter and Summer blooming.
Price on Application

SEi CLIFF NURSERY, FD. BOULON, Prop.,

SEA CLIFF. L. I., N. Y.

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IMPERIAL VIOLET

m.rOO Rooted Cuttings left out of the 20.000.
Ready for immediate delivery

After these are gone shall not be able to send planta
till sometime In Maich. I believe the Imperial, with-
out exception, Is tlie largest, longest stenmied. deepest
blue in color, and moat fragrant double violet grown,
and fur health and vigor It cannot be surpassed If It
can be equaled. It liaa never shown the sliglitcst trace
of dlsfase of aoy kind, I have heard of large yields
of flowers but my plants to date, Jan. 1st. have given
me an average of 35 flowers per plant, and to-day the
large fat buds arc as thick as straws. The price of the
Imperial has averaged so far for this season $1.47 per
hundred; can yuu beat this? If you cannot send a
small order and give them a trial. Wltb every order of
a dozen or more I will send my new book on Violet
Culture that will tell you some things that you do not
know; It la a plain description of the results of years
of careful experiment. The hook Itself la worth all
you pay for the plants, and Is, I believe, the only work
of the kind In print ; It also describes the model violet
house, preparation of beds, soil and fertilizers; this
work I have copywrlted and It can only be obtained
from me. Price of Plants with Violet Culture :

Perdoz 11.50. per 100 $10.00.

■* 500 45.00. '• 1000 90.00.

W.L MINOR, Brockton, Mass.

VIOLET SPECIALIST, S88 BELMONT STREET.

All Intending purchasers are cordially Invited to call
at my house and see this truly magnificent violet In
bloom,— It will pay you.

Mention the Florists' Excbanffs when writing.

February 18, 1899.

Thb Florists* Exchmnge.

159

Established in
1846.

THE GENEVA NURSERIES

ROSES, CL,E9IATIS, RHODODENDRONS.

Cut L. Birch, Norway and Schwedleri Maples, Elms, Waluuts, Horse Chestnuts,
Lindens, Magnolias, Carolina and Golden Poplars, Evergreens, Ampelopsis
Veitctlii, Honeysuckles, Symphoricarpus, Spirroa Thunbergi and Van Houtte,
Wistarias, Syringas, Dahlias, Paeonies

FRUIT TREES AND S9IALI. FRUITS.

^^■Illustrated Catalogue free. Correspondence solicited.

Mention thA Plorlats' Exrhanee when ■writlnK'.

ARUNDO DONAX VARIEGATA

Plants witb one or two crownu each, IS.iiO per 100
Zebra GraMS, 3 to 5 canes eacb. li.uOper lOU. f. o. b.
bere. Order at once. Sbould be shipped March let.

JO«IP< S. KBRR, Stiermau, Tex,

Mention the FlorlstB' Excliange when writing.

SUGAR MAPLES

One hundreil thousand Sugar Maples whtcb must be
Bold before April. 1899. Straight and well-rooted, will
be delivered f. o. b. cars at this place, carefully baled,
at followlug very low prices ;

Ito 8 feet per 100, to.75 ; per 1000. $6.00

Sto Sfcet " 1.25; '• 10.00

Sto4feet " 1.75; " 15.00

Sto Tfeet " 4.00; " 35.00

6to Sfeet " 6.0O; " 50.00

8 to 10 feet " B.OO; •■ 6000

Address T. C. IIOBBS. • Anchoraee, Ky.

Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

Clearing Out Sale!

( Japonica . . $3.00 per 100
SPIR/EAS ^ Compacta . 3.50 "
( Astilboides 4.50 "

CASH WITH ORDKR

HULSEBOSGH BROS., - Englewood N. J.

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LEiAZIS ROTH,

Landscape Gardener and Florist,
21 S 6th St., ST. LOUIS, Mo.

Lowest priced lists of Shrubs and Bed-
ding Plants. Respectfully invited.

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100,000 PEACH TREES,
1,000 IRISH JUNIPER,
500 NORWAY SPRUCE,
BOO AMERICAN ARBOR VIT/E,

10,000 NORWAY MAPLE, for lining
out in Nursery, from 2 to 5 ft.

C. L. LONGSDORF, Floradale, Pa.

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I.

HARDY SHRUBS, TREES, VINES,

Evergreens and Perennials.

30,000 BERBERIS THUNBERGII, 2 years trans

Trade List Ready.

T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass.

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THE WORDEN SECKEL PEIR

Beautiful, productive, delicious. No Karden or
orchard should be without It.

Send for colored lithograph and circu'ar.

Also a eeneral line of Nursery stock, includioK
Pear. Cherry. Plum, Quince. Peaoh. Ornamental
Trees, Shrubs, Vines and Roses. Write for prices.

SYRACUSE NURSERIES,

SMITHS & POWELL CO., - - SYRACUSE, N. Y

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PEICH AND PLUM TREES oel?v1r%W

Rellahli- iiiiil cleiin utock at low wholesale rates. All
dealrablt! lemilus; viirletiea of PEACHES, old and
new. In fruiting orcbarda. Have tbe new Triumph,
(irreenHbnro. and Sneed fruiting. Buda can be
supplied Id Beason at low rates.

Very large stock of 1M<UM TREES, all on plum
roots, one and two years. Buda can be supplied of
these also, either from nurseries or orchard trees. Have
all the leading Japanese varieties. Abundance, Bur-
bank, Chabot, Satauma. Wlllard and others; also the
Dew Red J uno and Wlckson In good supply.

Usaalsupplyalso of Asparagus Roots to offer.

ALEX. PULLEN, Mii'oro Nurseries, Milford, DbI.

llantUm tk* WlarlmUf Kzch&nce when writing.

1000 SHRUBS

FOR SSO.OO.

Assorted in twenty varieties, my selection.
Descriptive CatalOH"ue and Wholesale Price
List for all in the traJc.

SAMUEL G. MOON, "'.:..r Morrisville, Pa.

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CLEIVI AXIS

In 10 best popular kinds, either dormant or growing
In pots, tine, healthy, strong plants, $2.50 per doz. ;
ZiO.m per 100.

Downiug Gooseberry, extra 2 year, J 10 00 per
lOOO; 1 year. $6.00 per IWHJ.

H. P. Rosen. *l-50 per doz.; flu.OO perlOO.

niondily Roses, splendid assortment, $1.00 per
doz, ; 4 In. pots. *8,UU per 100.

Pa-oiiies, ti.i Wat vars., ft 25 per doz. ; $8.00 per 100.

Siiiilax, strong, $2 00 per 100.

F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, III.

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CLEMATIS!

2 to 3 years old, extra strong field grown
plants, finest sorts (with 30 per cent. Jack-
iiiaunl), Batemannl. Henryl, Duchess of
Edinburgh, Gipsy Queen, etc. Price $1 1
per 100; SI 05 per 1000.
In finest sorts, without Jackmannl, SS..30

per 100; »80 per 1000

CLKMATIS, strong, I to 2 years, cultivated
In 5 to 6 Inch nois, with JO per cent. Jack-
inannl.SS per 100; »?,'> per 1000

lieferenccs requested from unknown cor-
rcsimnik'tits

J. GROENLWEGEN, Boskoop.Holland

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Special Low Offers of CHOICE STOCK

KOSES, Tellciw llumiiler. l-li (t.. cut hack to 100

2-Ji, ft *8.UU

Pink and Wlrltc It^irablers 12.1(1

CrIiiiB.in Knlilbler 18.00

Penzance Hybrid Sweetbrlars, assortment 10. 00

•• '• *• ■* standard shape 15.00
H. P.'B, In variety, home grown, 2 year; Bend

forllst 10.00

CLEftlATIS, 2 year, large-flowering aorta. In

variety 18.00

1 year, large-flowering Bortfl, In variety 10.00

Panlculata. 2 year. XXX 10.00

AMi'EI.OPSISS VEITCHII-

2year,XX pcrlOOO, teO.OO 7.00

3 year. XXX per 1000. »70 OO 8.00

RIJDBECKIA, Golden Glow, per lOOO. $30.00 4.00
AZALKA MOLLIS, seedling plants, 15.25

buds 35.00

Grafted, separate colors. 12-25 buda 50.00

RllOi»OI)ElNDIlON«, hardy sorts, 18-21 In..

welll)ndded 50.00

Send for trade list of Uo8C8, Flowering Shrubs,
OriiunicuIRl TreCM, Herbaceous Plants,
Small Fruit PlaiilN, l<'ru it Trees, Etc.

JACKSON & PERKINS CO.. '^vl^^^^r'^:

WqoLK^SALK NUB9KRYMKN.

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AZALEAS.

Fine Plants Best Commercial Sorts.

10 tol^i Inch $4.(iOper doz.

13 to 15 inch 7.00 per doz.

Specimens $1.00 and $1.5 J eacb.

PALMS.

PhcBnix CanarieuBls, 6 Inch, salable plants

$4.00 per doz.
Latanla Borbonlca, 4 inch, for growing on,
$1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100.
DBAC.ENA INDIVISA, fine, 6 inch, $fi.CO

per doz : .t inch, $4.00 per doz.
ASPARAGUS SPKENGERI, 2H Inch, $5.00

per 100.
CYCLAMEN OIOANTEUIH, 3!^ inch, $1500
per 100.

CASH WITH ORI)t:it.

SUNSET GREENHOUSES,

328 Sunset Avenue, Utica, N. Y.

Mention the FlorlBta' Bxctaanrv wbMi wrltlnv

P. OUWERKERK

1123 Summit Ave., Jersey City, N. J.

JuBt received from our Holland Nurseries

RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS,

SPIR/EA JAPONICA, LILIUM SPECIOSUM

P/EONIES, BLEEDING HEART

POT GROWN LILACS, HYDRANGEA IN SORTS

CLEMATIS and H. P. ROSES, in the best sorts:

PRICES MODERATE.
Mention the FlorlstB* Exchange when wrltlnc.

Now on Hand for Forcing through the Winter and for

EASTER 1899

Ji^ WRITE
Rhododendrons, in all sizes.
Spiraea Japonica, Compacta Multiflora.
" Astilbe Floribunda.

FOR PRICES.-^

Splreea Van Houtteil.
Viburnum Opulus Sterilis.
Crimson Rambler, extra large plants,
Lily of the Valley. See page 156.

A fine lot of

Just Arrived

TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS. i° separate colors
Also GLOXINIAS, special fine bulbs.

F. W. O. SCHMITZ, Jersey City. N. J.

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AZALEAS

FOR EASTER.

We have a large stock of all best
commiMcial varieties in fine fshape for
imiii''i!iat(' shipment. Will pack much
lud'-r iinw than later on when the bud?
;ui' <!.\.!()ppd.

into 11! inch crowns. $35 PC *oo; 12 to
13-iinli crowns, $45 per loo; Hi to iri-inch
crowns, $5S per loo.

Asparagus Sprengeri,2'2-incli pots, $s;
3-incli pots. $8 per loo. Asparagus
Plumosus, S'^j-inch pots. $6 per loo.

Canna President Cleveland, the Ixst ol
all the bright scarli^cannas for massing.
$io per lOo. Cannas— an i^lnlen^^(■ sttirk
of all the leading sorts. Let us know
your wants aud we will quote you
bargain prices.

Dahlias, flna aasortment oT up to
date varieties, strong' unrlivided roots,
97 per 100 i S60 per 1000.
^ Lilium Auratum, 1 lo^i iTiclirs, $4 per 100; 0 to 11 inclirs, $6 per 100.
0 Lily of the Valley, HimIjh (.i|is, $10 per looo. Case of 2500 for $23.

? ROSES-FIELD CROWN-STRONC TWO YEAR.

J Hybrid Perpetual in leading' varieties. $10 per 100. Crimson Rambler. $15 per loo.
5 For New Geraniums. Carnations, Chrysanthemums, Etc., see our Florist's Price List.
d THE STORRS& HARRISON CO., - - PAINESVILLE, OHIO.^

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AZALEAS

FOR EASTER
FLOWERINQ

WE are carrying in stocii an immense quantity of Azaleas
lor Easter forcing; the plants are in good condition
and Unely sot with buds. The varieties we offer are
only the best commercial sorts and. with the exception of
Deutsche Perle, Vervieneana and Empress of India, of whicli
our stoclc is exhausted, we can still supply all the leading
sorts in quantity.

As these plants can be more safely shipped when in bud,
we wish to impress the importance of early orders. We will
not be responsible for injuries arising from late shipments
when the buds are developed.

In. Diam.

Per Doz.

Per 100.

5 in. pots, nice bushy crowns .

. 10 to 12

$5.00

$40.00

5 "

. l2to 14

6.00

50.00

6 " " "

. l3to 15

9.00

70.00

Also a fine lot of specimen plants at $ 1 .00, $1.50, $2.00,
$2.50 and $3.00 each.

HENRY A. DREER, 7i4 chestnut st.. Philadelphia.

SPECIMEN
AZALEA.

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160

The F^lorists' Exchange.

T.

Ainuiig tlie goods recently reappraised
and advanced by thecuBtonisnutboritiea
were goosebeiry and currant plants
from Ilexbaoi, England.

Tbe third annual meeting of the East-
ern New York Horticultural Society will
be held in Albany, IM. Y., February 21
and 22. An excellent program has been
arrtinged.

Coi-nwall, N. Y.— T. .1. Dwyer has
lately added roses to bis propagating
\i'()rk. lie has now about fifty varieties,
including most of the desirable sorts.

D. M. Trexler, a nurseryman of \Vichi-
ta, Kan., died suddenly, February 2. He
leaves a widow, two sons, and three
daughters.

Jt is said that the advance in prices for
sulphate of copper and other fungicides
and insecticides is due to the heavy de-
mand for Spring trade. There is also an
active demand reported forsprayiug out-
tits, indicating that fruit growers are
alive to the importance of these adjuncts.

Southei'ii Peach Crop Half De-
stroyed.— Half of the Georgia peach
crop, and probably the same proportion
in the southern belts of all the peach
producing states, says a correspon-
dent of the New York Sun, has been
destroyed by the extremely cold weather
of the last few days. In the warmer
section many of the trees had begun to
bloom under the intlnence of the intense
sun of two weeks ago, and wherever the
frost has struck these blossoms black
buds have appeared.

Small Fiuit Tosts.— Bulletin No. 147,
of the New York .Vgricultural Experi-
ment Station, Geneva, N. Y'., gives
results of tests made during 1898
of strawberries, raspberries and black-
berries. Of strawberries, the best va-
rieties, on the heavy clay loam of
the Station plats, were Earliest and
Stahelin for early fruit; Anio, Omega
and .Sample for midseason; and Rural
liem, Oswego Uueen and Michigan for
late berries. Palmer and Pioneer were
the best early blackcaps; Mohler and
Older, best of those next in season;
and Hilborn, Black Diamond and Mills,
superior for late yields. As indicated by
Station tests the best succession of red
raspberries would be given by Cline, Po-
mona, .Marlboro, Loudon, Royal Church,
Kenyon aud Talbot. The blackberries
of best quality have been Minnewaski,
New Roehelle and Dorchester, but they
lack in hardiness; while .Yncient Briton
and .\gawam are hardy and productive,
but notof the l)eet quality. Othervarie-
ties worthy of mention are Snyder.
Success, .Mersereau and Early King,
The bulletin tvill be sent free to anyone
applying to the Station by a postalcard.

.V contriljutorto a local paper says, in
regard to the recent meeting of the
Western New Y'ork Horticultural So-
ciety, held at Rochester, N. Y.:

"The main issue was Ignored, as usual.
These two questions have been on the
list of subjects for discussion for the last
three years, but the president has failed
to announce them for that purpose to
the meeting, viz.: 'What protection
should be given to the originators of
new fruits and flowering plants'?
Should all new varieties of fruits be sub-
mitted to the experiment station for
trial? ' The rightsof the individual who
has proiluced something which maybe
the means of subsistence to a large part
of the population were considered of too
little importance to be discussed. Y'et
progress in horticulture is supi)08ed to
be the object of the society." He further
states: "The law should make labeling
plants falsely, with intent to defraud, a
misdemeanor as advocated by the late
Eugene (Jlenn. The introducer of a new
fruit should be reciuiredtosubmititto an
experiment station for trial before being
allowed to disseminate it. Why? The
people are entitled to such protection,
because it is a common ju-actice to
rename old varieties and send them out
at high prices as new ones."

Spiraea Argfuta.

This Is a lovely arhlition to an attrac-
tive, showy and dc.Hirablcclass of plants,
and to which we are mtich Indebted for
the ornamentation they afford to our
gardens during early Spring and Sum-
mer, always adding grace and beauty
to their surroundings.

ThiHlntcreHtingnewHiJira-ais a produc-
tion of Dr. .label at the " Forest School"

of Munden, in Hauover, and Is claimed
to be a hybrid between S.Thunbergi and
S. multitlora, a claim we reaiiily accede
to. S. multitlora is in itself a hybrid be-
tween S. crenata and S. hypericitolia.
The parentage of S. Thunbergi can be
recognized at once in the foliage of S.
arguta. Be that as it may, we consider
this a grand new variety, and it is with-
out exaggeration, perhaps, the handsom-
est of the genus, fine as are some of the
older varieties. We believe it will soon
force itself into deservedly popular favor.
Spirfea Thunbergi is an elegant variety,
with long narrow leaves, of a lively
green, and gracefully curved branches.
S. arguta we consider more desirable
than S. Thunbergi, being larger and
more conspicuous in all its parts ana
equally graceful, besides being entirely
hardy. In large plants its reddish-brown
arching branches have a real effective
Winter appearance.

It blooms here early in May, and being
as full flowered, effective aud graceful as
S. Van Houttei, which flowers so much
later In the season, enough has been said
to show its worth and usefulness. Its
gracefully curved branches are com-
pletely covered to the tips with dense
corymbs of pure white flowers. It is a

vals along the banks and the stream will
rarely ever again change its course. Tbe
roots quickly spread and bind the soil
proof against the washing of the water.

The most common willow In use for
this purpose is the while willow — Salix
alba— but any strong-rooting kind will
answer, like the Babylonian weeping and
the golden-barked willow. The latter
makes a good landscape effect in Winter,
when the bark shows to advantage.
The tops should be induced to grow
bushy and not tall, as otherwise high
winds might tear them out, the roots
being washed bare of soil on one side.

Other strong-rooting, swamp-loving
plants, that might be used for a like pur-
pose, are the red maple, alder, elder —
both the common and its varieties — pin
oak. Magnolia glauca and Rosa lucida.

Another side of the subject isthe plant-
ing of banks or hillsides where rains
wash or winds move the soil, making
it difficult for plants to establish them-
selves naturally. The best plants for
such a purpose are those which run close
to the ground, rooting from the joints of
the steins, like the pestiferous blnd-weed
or convolvulus. The English ivy is a
vine well adapted for the purpose, and
also the flowering bramble, Rubus fruti-

good grower and not a dwarf variety as
some supposed it would be.

The photograph was taken last May
of a plant six feet in height, with a
breadth of seven feet, showing it to be of
great value for park and garden decora-
tion. It wasintroduced to the Highland
Park, Rochester, N. Y.— that repository
of so many choice and rare trees, shrubs
and plants, under the able management
of ,Iohn Dunbar, in 1892, and is as yet
but rarely met with. We, however, pre-
dict for it a widely exicnded culture as
soon as it becomes better known. We
find it of the easiest culture.

John Charlton & .Sons.

Rochester, N. \'.

Soil-hind in;; Plants.— All plants, as
a rule, have some particular value,
though we are not always able to recog-
nize it. It is no new subject to speak of
soil-binding plants- plants that hold the
soil in place against washings by water
and the blowing of winds; yet many of
UH would pass along the margin of a
stream studded with willows, alders and
elders without a thoughtot tbe economic
value of those plants to the owner of the
land.

Anyone having a piece of land through
which a swift stream passes knows what
difliculty there Is in inducing that stream
to take a direct course instead of wind-
ing In and out and cutting \ip the laud
according to its own will. But plant a
willow wherever the stream shows an
Inclination to bend, or at regular Inter-

cosus. The latter and many other run-
ning vines of a like nature will take hold
more quickly if assisted by having their
tips covered with a sod occasionally.
The Wichuraiana rose Is another excel-
lent thing; also periwinkle, ampelopsis,
honeysuckle, akebia, etc.

Some plants that will establish readily
in dry soils will also serve the same pur-
pose, for example: Comptonia aspleni-
folla — sweet fern — cinquefoil and vac-
cinium. Among herbacefius perennials
are Coronilla varia, gaillardia, hawk
weed, origanum, sedum, stachys, vero-
nica, eryngium, mountain pink. etc.

S. Mendelson Meehan.

Sbipment. of Nursery Stock into
Georgia. — The following circular dated
at .\tlanta, Ga., January 18, 18'J9, has
been issued by the Georgia State Board
of Entomology :

To nurserymen and florists who are
shipping or may ship trees, shrubs and
other plants into the State of Georgia :

Your attention is called to Section 13
of the Act of the General Assembly of
Georgia, approved December 20, 1898,
entitled " An Act to Require the Coujmis-
sioner of Agriculture to establish a spe-
cial department of Horticulture and Po-
mology, to employ an Entomologist,
etc., etc.," approved December 21, 1897,
which section reads as follows:

Sec. 1.3. Each and every person resid-
ing in States or Countries outside of the
State of Georgia, dealing in or handling
plants, cuttings, trees, vines, shrubs,
bulbs, and roots in this State, shall regis-

ter his name or firm, and file a copy of
his or its certificate of inspection fur-
nished by the Entomologist, Fruit Inspec-
tor or other duly authorized government
oflicial of his State or Country with the
Chairman of the Board of Control (Com-
missioner of Agriculture, Atlanta, Ga.)
Upon failure so to do, said stock shall be
liable to confiscation upon order of the
Inspector.

Attention is also directed to rules .T
and 6 of the Rules and Regulations
adopted by the Georgia State Board of
Entomology, January 18, 1899, acting
in accordance with the above cited act,
which sections read as follows:

Rule 5. Each and every box, bundle
or package of trees, shrubs or other
plants commonly known as nursery
stock shipped in car load lots, or less
than car load lots into tbe State of
Georgia from any other State or Coun-
try, shall be plainly labeled with a cei-
tifleate of inspection furnished by the
Entomologist, Fruit Inspector or other
duly authorized official in the State or
Country in which said stock was grown,
and also with the official tag of the
Georgia State Board of Entomology
hereinafter provided tor, said certificate
and tag to be valid for only twelve
months from the date they bear, in
accordance with sections 9 and 10 of the
Act cited above. Such shipments not so
labeled shall be liable to confiscation
upon the order of the Inspector.

Rule 6. Upon the filing of the proper
certificate as above prescribed in accord-
ance with section 13 of said Act, and
upon request of any person or persons
residing in States or Countries outside of
the State of Georgia, dealing in or hand-
ling trees, shrubs, or other plants in this
State, the certificates of the State Board
of Entomology will be issued to the
same without charge, and official tags
bearing a fnrnimilc copy of such certifi-
cate and the seal of the said Board, will
be furnished such applicants at cost,
viz.: 60 cents for the first hundred or
part thereof, and 25 cents for each addi-
tional hundred.

It is not the purpose of the Board to
interfere In .tuy way with the sale of
healthy uninfested plants in this State,
but it is insisted that these requirements
must be complied with, and it is hoped
that we will receive your hearty co-oper-
ation.

A Native White Bedding Plant.

Bulletin 74, Vol. IX of the Purdue
(Ind.) University Agricultural Experi-
ment Station, is devoted to the subject
of a native white bedding plant. Dr.
Arthur, who writes the bulletin, gives
the plant In question the cognomen of
"The Starry Grasswort; " its botanical
name beingCerastium arvense oblongifo-
lium. The writer says:

" Under cultivation, the plant spreads
out over the ground in a close mat of
foliage, in a manner characteristic of
many members of the pink family, to
which our plant in fact belongs, as for
instance the clove pink, which it further-
more resembles in remaining almost free
of roots arising from the prostrate
stems, making it possible readily to lift
the wiiole plant from thee soil, except at
its central attachment. A single plant
may cover an area of two feet or more
In diameter. From this low growing
mat of branching stems, and narrow
inch-long leaves, there arises in early
Spring a wealth of slender perpendicular
stalks bearing a succession of symmetri-
cal flowers, nearly a half inch in diame-
ter. Each flower possesses five petals;
but by the simple device of slitting each
one through the middle from the top
often almost down to the base, there is
the appearance of ten petals, and the
beauty of the flower is greatly enhanced.
But the single flowers are tact small and
delicate to individually excite much at-
tention; it is their abundance, and the
brilliant, refined appearance of the mass
that makes them notable.

"The flower stalks begin to appear
with the first warm days of .Spring, and
a few flowers may open early in March,
under a favoring shelter, where the en-
couraging warmth of the midday sun is
not too quickly dissipated by the pitiless
wind. Usaall.v by the last of April, or
first days of May, the whole area has
burst into glory notto wanefor a month
or more. After four to six weeks of daz-
zling whiteness, softened with the pale
green of stems and leaves, the dry seed-
pods become dominant, and the bed ap-
pears shabby. A few flowers will be
produced almost the whole season
through, sometimes becoming quite
plentiful in the Fall, but it is best to cut
away the flower stalks as soon as they
become unattractive. Most bedding

February IS, 1899.

The F=l.orisxs'

■XCHKNGE.

161

plants display no farther charms when
they have ceased blooming, but not so
with the starry grasswort. A cIohc
carpet of green leaves lastn throiighont
the season upon which other Uowers
may be arranged to provide color. Any
plants witli foliage produced well above
the ground, and not so dense as to inter-
fere witli the liealtJi of the Grasswort by
excess of shade, may be set out at proper
intervals over the bed. In tliis way at-
tractive flowers that would otlierwi.se
show bare earth beneath them,_are pro-
vided with a background that malies
them more than usually effective. I have
used for this puri)ose thrifty plants of
jjerenuiai tlax started in the greenhouse,
and turned out of thumb pots. The tlax
soon starts into llower and makes a
handsome display until late frosts. In
aiiiuess, height of plant, and flat-topped
growth, the flax is an especially appro-
priate successor to the grasswort. Yet
there are many other flowers that could
be effectlvly used for such a puryose.

" Even when the frost has cut down
and the tidy gardener has removed the
last trace of flowering stems, our inter-
esting grasswort retains its ground cov-
ering of matted foliage.

"The value of our grasswort is not
conflned to its use as a bedder. It serves
many good purposes as a cut flower. It
is pretty in a vase by itself and is espe-
cially suitable to heighten the charms of
other flowers, or to form a chase bou-
quet with dainty ferns, smilax or aspara-
gus. It will keep fresh in water for a
surprisingly long time, and were it not
for Its soft 3'ieldiug stems, made the more
diflicult to handle by their very slight
stickiness, the plant could not fail to be-
come a great favorite for cut flowers. It
demands careful manipulation.

"Although the plant occurs wild from
New Vork and Virginia to Indiana,
Iowa, Minnesota and the Kocky iVloun-
tains, yet it is accounted rather rare."

A larger variety is found in California
and L)r. Arthur suggests the possibility
of introducing it, or using it to cross
with the plant under consideration.

njisfiipiir"

OPEN TO ALL .... FREE TO ALL
Answers Solicited from Those Who Know.

(17) Air oil Retiira Pipes. — Return
pipes are supposed to fall gradually to
the boiler. VVe fail to see where putting
in air pipes would be beneficial.

(18) Liilium Harrisii and Von
SiOQ. — In a temperature of 5S to (JO de-
grees lily buds will open in 33 or 40
days; this will liring your lilies along
all right for Easter. Liquid manure
wouldnot benehttlieniauy at this stage.
This year Von Sion should be brought
in the Hrst week in March. Keeji for a
few days in a cool place, then put in a
temperature of S.") degrees at night.

(19) Calceolarias and Cinerarias.
— If these have lieen grown from seefl
this season they should now be in thumb
pots. The calceolaria likes a very por-
ous soil; this you can make by adding
enough coarse sand. Keep in a tempera-
ture of 53 degrees at night with a corre-
sponding raise during the da.y. Have
the glass shaded, so tnat the full fin'ce of
the sun does not strikethem. Cinerarias
need a somewhat heavier soil and do
best in the shade, with a temperature of
50 degrees at night. Water only as the
plants become dry.

(20) Heating.— I wish to heat four
greenhouses— 54 feet long, li feet wide,
ridge 8 feet and sides 4 feet— with hot
water to maintain a night temperature
of 00 degrees at zero. What size boiler
would I require; also what amount of
piping for each house'.' Would two 2-
inch flows and six 1-iueb returns do? —
K. H. P.

— It would be desirable to use a boiler
with a rating of about 1,800 square feet.
The size of the grate would vary with
the character of the boiler and kind of
fuel to be used, from G to 7, or even 8,
square feet. To heat a greenhouse 54
feet long and 14 feet wide, with a riilge 8
feet high and with a wooden wall 4 feet
in height, the amount of piping proposed
would be much too little, and three 2-
inch flows and at least twelve 1-inch re-
turns would be required, although better
results would be secured if eight lVL'->nch
returns were used.— L. R. Taft.

(21) Clirysaiitlicniunis for Pot
Plants. — Cuttings should be taken now.

When rooted put into 214-inch pots and
place in a cool house. Before they be-
come pot-bound pot into 4-incli pots and
pinch thecenterout of each plant; when
large enough repot into G-inch pots, using
a little richer compost this time than for
the previous pottings. If large plants
aie desired they can again be shifted into
8 or 10-inch puts. Have the soil for this
last potting about one-flfth of well
rotted stable manure; pinch in the shoots
so as to make a bushy plant, but do not
pinch any alter the Hrst week in July.

If convenient, it is best to grow chry-
santhemums for pot plants indoors all
Summer. Have them in a house where
lots of ventilation can be given and never
let them suffer for want of water. When
the buds appear rub off all but one on
each shoot, and commence giving the
plants liquid manure- twice or three
times a week will be sufficient. As the
buds begin to snow color, the liquid
manure should be discontinued.

""(22) A Carnation Trouble.— We have
several old, low, carnation houses, 11
feet wide, running north and south, all
connected but open beneath the gutter,
with ventilators at the ridge. In these
houses we get good flowers, with long
stems, etc. But we have one house, 20
xlOO feet, running east and west, even
span, ventilators at ridge and along one
side. In this house the flower stems are
only G to 12 inches in length, very thick,
stocky and very brittle. The varieties
are Daybreak, Flora Hill, Jubilee, Pin-
gree, .\lcUowan and Rose Queen. The
soil and treatment are the same in all
houses. All the plants were grown in
our own held and were all alike when
planted in.— (i.

—Notwithstanding it is stated as a
fact that all these nouses received the
same treatment, it is. very easy to be
mistaken, and some important difference
may have been overlooked. It looks to
me ver.v much as if the large house, run-
ning east and west, did not receive
enough heat, or that it had been sub-
jected to too much cold at some time.
This would cause the thick, stocky
growth and brittle stems. There may
be other causes; but if there is not some
difference somewhere, I confess m.v ina-
biliy to answer the question. Every-
thing being equal the best plants should
be found In the house 20x100 feet, al-
though there is nothing to prevent good
stock from growing in the north and
south houses.- W. R. Shei>miiie.

(2:5) Millipedes in Soil. — A. K. —

'I'hese insects when once introduced into
a greenhouse are very hai'd to extirpate.
We would recommend a thorough over-
hauling of the house. Take out all the
soil and all the benches that are rotting.
If the benches are comparatively new,
you can clean them thoroughly and
apply a good coat of whitewash made
from newly slacked lime. In procuring
soil to refill the benches, get it from some
open meadow or pasture land. Do not
use partially rotted, but well rotted
manure as fertilizer; sprinkle a little air-
slacked lime on the benches occasionally
and do not allowany tilth to accumulate
in any portion of the house. liy giving
stiict attention to these details this pest
can be kept from the benches.

(34) Romans and Narcissus for
Christmas. — Kindly give explicit direc-
tions of method used by the most suc-
cessful growers in forcing Romans or
narcissus tor Christmas bloom. Wc have
been unsuccessful here for several years,
by a week. We grow the bulbs In boxes
flit cut flowers and in pots for selling
bloom and pot. We plant as soon as the
billbs arrive and bury about four to six
inches, taking them indoors about .No-
vember 2.5, [ilacing them in a house with
50 degrees night ti-iiipenitun", but fail to
have them in bloom before .laiiuary 1.
—Subscriber.

— After potting the bulbs and placing
them outdoors, a covering of four inches
of soil is ample, the narcissus should be
put in the greenhouse b.v November 10,
and a temperature of 55 degreesat night
will bring them on all right. Roman
hvacinths should be brought in about
November 20. Give them 60 degrees.
If they come in a few days too soon so
much the better, you can then place
them in a cool house and the flowers will
be much improved thereby.

(25) Estimated Cost of Green-
houses, etc.— (1) Kindly give estimate
as to capital reipiired for the construc-
tion of two houses, each 200x20 feet,
heated by hot water, benching included
ready to fill, what will be the lowest
figure?

— We would suggest that you obtain
figures from the greenhouse building
firms, whose advertisements appear In
this paper.

— What on an average should a man
realize out of same by planting either
center bed with Beauty, and sides with
Bridesmaid and Bride? Or all Brides-
maid and Bride? What is the average
yield of a Bridesmaid or Bride per season ?
—E.J. H.

—The average vield of a rose house
depends almost wholly upon the grower.
Assuming that soil and other conditions
are favorable, the number of flowers,
from one house of the dimensions given,
planted to Bride and Bridesmaid, should
in a season be somewhere near 18,000.
Of course, an.v mismanagement would
easily reduce these figures one-half; and,
on the other hand, an expert grower
would make the yield larger. American
Beauty are in a class by themselves, and
a fair average for a house is hard to
arrive at. The center bed in one house
would hold, say, 750 plants. These
might give an average of tour flowers to
a plant, if well done; otherwise they
might not producemorethan one or two
blooms to a plant. It all depends on the
man in charge.

(2G) Overfeeding Carnations. — I
would like to ask through your valua-
ble paper the effect of overfeeding carna-
tions; also if nitrate of soda with liquid
should be used, and if so, what quantity
and how often; the effect of too great a
quantity ? Can you tell the cause of the
deformity of the inclosed bud? The
calyces burst before the bud is halt
formed.— G. F. J.

— My article in a very recent number
of the Exchange touches upon some of
these points. The effect of overfeeding
would be a softening of the tissues and
weakening of the constitution of the
plants. They would thus become more
subject to disease. Intact, tlie.v would
be in about the same condition as a man
with dyspepsia.

Nitrate of soda should be used with
caution. I have used it myself on very
rare occasions as an experiment only.
1 could never see that the jilants really
required it. At the same time, it may
prove valuable as a stimulant, if the
plants are in need of stimulation. If
used at all it should be applied often in
weak solution — say an ounce to a gallon
of water every ten days.

A sudden check in the growth of the
plant from any cause will weaken the
calyx. But some varieties are more In-
clined to burst than others. It is often,
indeed always, very difficult to name a
cause why the bursting should take
place. As a general thing it is less liable
to happen in a warm temperature, .55 to
GO degrees, than in a cool one, 45 to 50
degrees. Overfeeding is a prolific cause
of bursting; and too much liquid ma-
nure or other strong teed will show
itself in a fine crop of bursted flowers.
W. R. Sheluire.

(27) Blind "Wood Rose' Cuttings.—
G. F. J. — An answer to this question
will be found among Briefs for Busy
Florists, page 1140, No. 4!), Vol. X.

(28) Violels.— R. H. P. Canada.— Get
the opinion of a local violet grower. The

flowers and leaf you sent us were shriv-
elled into nothingness before arrival.

(29) Greenhouse Heat ing.— G. Stat-
flinger. — One and one-half-lnch pipe will
answer, but it will be better to use 2-
inch. Tlilrty-six pipes, 7 feet long, will
hardly sutiice if of the smaller size, but
will be all light it 2-inch pipe is used,
although forty-two pipesG teet long will
be even better. While coll boilers will
give good results tor a time, they will
not be as durable as cast-iron boilers,
or ordinary steam tubular boilers.

Three-inch tees will give good results,
but the outlets at the ends should be full
size.

Three-inch pipe will answer for the
main flows and returns, but 2i/l.-inch pipe
should be used to connect with the side
coils; otherwise the arrangement pro-
posed is all right.

While I'A or 2-inch pipe would be pref-
erable, good results can be secured with
11/4-inch jiipe if the system is run under
pressure. Eighteen pipes will be required
in one house and twenty in the other.—
L. R. Taft.

TREES. TREES

Norway, Sugar and Siltbr Maplb, Noewat
Spbcob and Abbob Vit^s. CorreBpondence boU-
clted before purchasing eleewbere. . . -

WM. J. CHINNICK, Trenton. N.J.

Small
Fruits

Grape Vines.

Low prUei. DesrriptiT* II*t freo, Varittle*.

Extra fine stock CURRANTS, Gooseberries,
CAMPBELL'S EARLY Grapp. QiKility extra.
Wiirfcuud uue. T. S. UUliUAl£i> CO., Frtdyula, N-V.

VEGETABLE PLANTS

TOMATO
CEI..EII V

TEPPER
CABBAtJE

EG a
LETTUCE

And other vegetable plants now ready for
transplanting. Send for prlee Ust

R. VINCENT JR. & SON,

WHITE MARSH, MD.
Mention the Floiiatfl' Exchange when writing.

Trees, Shrubs,

Vines,
Hedge Plants.

Millions of them ; quality good. Prices

right. Trade list on application.

Personal inspection invited.

THEWM.H.MOONGO.Morrisville,Pa.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange whgn writing.
The Old. Old Story.

The ad. was so aucceesful that I have sold all
my Smilai, so enclose another ad. for the
ooming three weeks. I am very much pleased.
SPY HILL CONSERVATORIES, N. Y.

F. & F. NURSERIES

GrVwIrl'" TREES AND PLANTS in full assortment.
Mention the Florlata Bxohange wh«n writing.

SPRINGFIELB,
NEW JERSEY.

Trade Catalosue
Free.

ThePopularCAROLINA POPLAR.

Juit the tree for city planting— Thrive* where othem fall— RenUts
■moke und traa as the ■nlnmunder does fire. 7i>.000 of them, beautiful trees
6 to 8, 8 to 10, 10 to 12 ana 12 to 16 feet. ImmenBestockof all other Shade Trees. Shrubs and
RosBB. Huudredti ofthouNnnds of Fruit Tret- «. Small Fruit*. Grape Vlnen.
Plant*, Seed*. Valuable Catalogue free. Correspondence eolicited. Write ue your
wants if you would procure the best at bottom prices.

45th YEAR. 44 GREENHOUSES. 1,000 ACRES.
THE STORRS& HARRISON CO., Box 529, Painesville, OHIO.

FRUIT AND ORMAMENTAL

POR ORCHARD AND GARDEN

Small Fruits, Grapes. Shrubs. Climblns: Plants.

Roses, Evergreens, Hardy Plants, Pa;onies.

Ifargest and choicest collections In America*

BEST NOVELTIES

Descriptive Illustrated L'atalogOP free.

ELLWANCER & BARRY,

MOUNT HOPE NURSERrES. Rochester, N. V.
Flftjr-nlntll Tear.

UmtUm, tk* Flortatar Xxduas* wIwb WTltlu.

162

The F^lorists' Exchmnge.

ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS

Evelina

Joliti Voung: .
'Wbite Cloud .
Frances Joost
Painted Lady .
Empress ....
Bon Xon ....
Mrs. Bradt . . .
Gold Nuggret .

Per 100 Per 1000
. $5.00 $40.00

5.00
5.00
4.00
4.00
4 00
4.00
5.00
6.00

40.00
40.00
35.00
35.00
35.00
35.00
40 00
50.00

Flora Hill . . . .

Triumph

Daybreak

Victor

mcButney ....

Eldorado

America

Melba

Dorothy Mantell

Per 100 Per 1000
. $2.00 $20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
15.00
75.00
75.00
75.00

. 2.00
. 2.00
. 2.00
. 2.00
. 1.75
. 10.00
. 10.00
. 10.00

H. F. LiTTLRFiELD, Worcester, Mass.

North Apams, Mass.. February 4. 1899.

Dear Sir :—Tbe Carnatroo Cultlnga received In good order and was much 'pleased with them. I have
received cuttings from four others this week and yours were the best stock of all. ,. „ -^

Respectfully yours, M. S. Wordbn.

Grafted Tea Roses, $10.00 per 100
H. F. UTTLEFIELD, WORCESTER, MASS.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

/^ > • YOU RUN ^

Larnations no f

JrCt

err S \jar/iaiions, .,», no risKj»

All Carnation Cuttings are sent out with the privilege of
returning them at my expense if they are not found satis-
factory on receipt and your money returned you in fuli. I
have from one to five thousand stock plants of each of the
leading varieties and offer cuttings at very reasonable prices.

NINE GOOD NOVELTIES! ♦ ♦

♦ TWENTY=FIVE STANDARD SORTS!

Send for List before placing
your orders

ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa.

p UNCLE WALTER '^'^'^ '^ another one of Tidal 6

^ ^.^^^^_^^^^^.^^__^^_^^^^^_ Wave's many sports, and I pre- J?

§sume It is the same and just as good as any of its other ones. I can vouch n

for its goodness and that it is a scarlet sport from Tidal Wave. Booted O

„ cuttings can be had at $5.00 per 100, or $40.00 per 1000, either from 6

§ JOHN mURCHIE, Sliaron, Pa., or ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. §

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

GOV.GRIGGS

New Carnation

SBEDLINa OP
VAN LEEUWEN
ON DAYBREAK.

Strong:, healthy grow-
er, free from disease of
all kinds, contiuuousrree
bloomer with Howers
very erect onastiff stem,
18 to 20 In., flowers
similar in color to Day-
break, but much bright-
er, edge beautifully fim-
briated, good shape and
with full center, anddoea
not hurst, commands
the highest pricesin New
Yorkfor novelties. Hav-
ing been grown by us
for the past four years
we can with confidence
recommend it to the
florists of America as
one of the best, if not
the best, light pink car-
nation ever sent out.
Orders are now being
booked for rooted cut-
tings to be delivered
In rotation.

PRICE:
$75 per 1000
$10 per 100
$2 per doz.

Cash witlj order from
unknown correspon-
dentB. A personal in-
spection Invited.

HALEDON AVE.
NURSERY

JOSEPH TOWELL, = Paterson, N. J.

MantlOD tlw FIOTliU' Exchange wb*n writing.

! B. WEBER & SONS =

AND

(^UR New Price List is now ready.
^-' It contains descriptions of all
the leading novelties of 1899 and 1898,
as well as the cream of the besi:
standard sorts. Send for it before
you make up your orders.

We pay particular attention to the
quality of stock we ship. Our method
of culture insures strong, vigorous
cuttings and plants. It won't pay
you to buy any other kind. It pays
well to start right. We can help you
to do that by supplying you with
first-class plants. Try us and see.

H. WEBER & SONS, ■

Oakland, Md. \

■ ■

■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■Miaaai

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Mention the Florists' jCxchange when writing.

CarnaHL" EMPRESS

Swayne's new Glaut Crimaon. Strun^j, cool-grown,
well-rooted cuttings, $3.00 per lOO; ¥^5.00 per 1000.

U A RnV D I M 1^ C ^ '^^^'^ mrXs,. (For list of sortP
n n n U 1 r 1 11 1\ O Bce page ae, last issue. )
Rooted cuttlngB, $1 00 per 100 ; $8.00 per 1000.

Pni FIIQ Inimense stuck of well-rooted cuttings.
UUI-CUO Gulden Bedder. Ked Versclmffellli,
Yellow Verschaffeltif, Mrs. F. Sanders, and 30 other
standard sorts. Our Coleus are nbMMliili'ly free
from Mealy Bug. 75ct8. periOO; $5.00 per louu.
HFI iriTRnPP ^ t>est sorts, well-rooted cut-
''^^'*' ■ nurt tlugs. flWperUlU; ISper HOO.
RFY RFI^nMIAQ^ ^'^^^ ^^rts. labeled, strong.
nK.A DCUUI1IMO well-established young plants
from sand bed, $I 50 per 100; $12.50 per lOOO. Mixed,
$1.25 per 100; $Ii.Ot.l per UiOO.

FLOWERING BEGONIAS ?|,eS,' T^

per l(«i; $i(Mxt per Itin.i.

UFDDCMA plants. 25 varletk-s. nianiinotli strain-
■'-""'-"" labeled, by express, $2.00 per \W-
$18.00 per RKX). Hootetl CiiltiiiBH, labeled, no rust'
well rooted, 75 cents per 100, $6.0U pL-r 1000.

At 100 rates we Hhip by ninil, postpnid.

SATISFACTION GUARANTEEU.

A. B. DAVIS & SON, Purcellville, Va.

(Near WaMliInsloti, I>. C.)

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

CARNATIONS

New Seedlings. Standard Varieties.

If you have not received one of our Price Lists of
ROOTED CUTTINGS. It will pay you to send
for one before ordering.

V I O L ETS \^^?.^l^^S\i^^^}'^
W. R. SHELMIRE.K'Ttu Avondale, Pa.

Mention the FlorlBtB' Bxchan^e when wrltlnx*

CARNATIONS

Rooted cuttings from sand or trans-
planted plants. Good, clean, healthy
stock. Have the following varieties
in qiiantitj"

SCOTT, ALBERTINA, HELEN KELLER,
CARTLEDGE, FLORA HILL, McGOWAN.

The following varieties in limited numbers.
LILY DEAN, NEW YORK, MRS. BRADT,

TRIUMPH, GOLD NUGGET,

BRIDESMAID, RONTON, FIREFLY,
MK3. MoBURNEY, LOIS C. HAETTEL

Correspondence solicited.

H. D. ROHRER, ^^S. Lancaster, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

ROOTED CUTTINGS OF

CARNATIONS \

Rooted cool and taken from ■

plants that were not forced. ■

All Leading Novelties ■

and Standard Varieties. ■

Send in a list of your wants and (fet JJ

lowest quotations for ftrst-class stuff. ■

PRICE LIST NOW READY |

GRALLERT & CO., Colma, Cal. S

SAN MATEO CO. ■

Mention the Florlota' Exchange when writing.

CARNATIONS

Healthy Rooted Cuttings Ready Now.

WUITE CLOnD. EVELFNA,

GOLD NUGGET. MRS. .JAMES DEAN,

PAINTED LADT, NEW TOKK,

BON TON, EMPRESS, PSYCHE,

t5 00 per 100 ; t40.00 per 1000.

FLOKA HTLL, VICTOR.

MAYOR PINGREE, TRIUMPH,

ALBA SUPERBA.
(3.0O per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000.

DAYBREAK, WM. SCOTT.

HECTOR, JUBILEE, MINNIE COOK,

$2.00 per 100; 115.00 per 1000.

ARM.iZUJDT t2.50 per lOO ; $20 per 1000.

The greatest scarlet of them all Is Hector.

PENNROGK CO., ^ Wilmington, Del.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

MAUD ADAMS

(NIQUET.)

Deep clear cerise of a very pleasing- sbade
under any light ; most attractive color of its
class; a large, bold, handsome Hower, with
extra strong stem, 18 to 34 inebea high; with
good cnlyx and exceedingly free tlowerirg.

The flowers sold in New York market last
season and the present one at $8.00 per IfO. It
was one of the Rensations in cut flowers the
whole sei^son. Certificated New York Florists'
Club. 1898. Ready March let.

PRICES:-S*3.00 per doz, (Sl3 at same rate.)
$10.00 pev 100 {50 at same rate). $75.00 per
1000 (:SOat same rate). For sale by

FRANK NIQUET, Patchogue, N.Y.

JOHN N. MAY,
Summit, N. J.

E. G. HTI.L & CO..
Uicbinoud, Ind.

Mention the Florlsta* Exchange when writing.

NEW SEEDLING

CARNATIONS

FOR ISfln

MARY A. BAKER. A large, full white flower
of splendid form, nicely fringed and verv fragrant,
strong calyx, never bursts and long stifle stem sup-
porting flower; habit same as McGowan but more
vigorous, blooming earlier and more abundantly;
Is a good summer bloomer and altogether a money
making variety.

ANNA C. EASTBURN. A very double, snow-
white, nicely fringed, high built flower, with strong
calyx; very fragrant, habit erect and one of the
most vigorous growers, with long, stiff stem, a
steady bloomer and excellent keeper; Jl.fiU per doz.;
$8.00 per 100; JTO.OO per 1000. 250 at UWO rate. Keady
Feb'y 1st. I alao have the following varieties:
Portia; Scott; McGowan: Tidal Wave; Cartledge;
Rose Queen; Eldorado; $1.50 per 100; $12.00 per 1000.
Buttercup. %l.m per 100; $2u.t0 per 1000; Empress
and Bon Ton, $5.00 per lOO; $40.00 per 1000.

C II 1 1 Jk Y '^ ^^^t ¥S-(^ per 1(*0(>; ^ inch pots, $15.00
dlfllLAA per 1000. Cash with order.

LOUIS B.EASTBURN,KennettSq. Pa.

Montlon the FlorlBts' Exchange when writing.

Februarj 18, 1899.

The F=lorists' Exchange.

163

American Carnation Society.

EIGHTH AN^4UAL MEETING.

Philadelphia, February 16 and 17, 1899.

Opening: Session.

Murniitjj;, Feb. 16«

The severe weather prevailing for
about a week previous to the date ot
the meeting of the American Carnation
Society moderated somewhat on Thurs-
day, but there was still sufficient snow
left to delay trafhc, consequently sev-
ei'al of the exhibits, as well as the dele-
gates, were late in arriving, and to the
weather may be attributed the fair at-
tendance which put in an appearance
at the forenoon meeting, which was
called to order by President Nicholson
at noon. The main object of the meet-
ing was the selection of judges.

The new by-laws provide that nine
names be placed in nomination, from
which six are to be selected and voted
upon by ballot. The President sub-
mitted the following names:

M. A. Patten, Tewksbury, Mass.: C.
H. Allen, Floral Park, N. T.: R. Wit-
terstaetter, Sedamsville, O. : Wm. Scott,
Buffalo, N. Y.; Robert Craig and Ed-
win Lonsdale, Philadelphia: Eugene
Dailledouze, Flatbush; J. M. Gasser,
Cleveland, O., and W. N. Rudd, of Chi-
cago, 111. It having been announced
that Mr. Craig was indisposed, Mr.
Peter Fisher, of Ellis, Mass., was sub-
stituted for that gentleman.

The President appointed . as tellers
Messrs. Hart, of Cleveland, "O.; Giesy,
of the Lockland Lumber Co.. and Geo.
A. Rackham, ot Detroit, Mich.

The result of the ballot was as fol-
lows: C. H. Allen, R. Witerstaetter,,
Wm. Scott, Peter Fisher. Eugene Dail-
ledouze and W. N. Rudd. On the mo-
tion of John N. May, Messrs. Scott,
Allen and Rudd were selected as judges
on the seedling classes and Messrs.
Witterstaetter, Dailledouze and Fisher
on the general classes.

It was understood that in the judg-
ing wherever one ot the judges was a
competitor in any class he should fall
out of the committee, the President
emphasizing the fact that in order to
get fully competent judges it was una-
avoidable that some of the parties se-
lected be competitors in certain classes.

The meeting adjourned until two
o'clock.

The Afternoon Session.

The weather had now turned into
rain. Notwithstanding, a very much
increased attendance put in appearance
at the afternoon session, which was
opened by the President at 2.30.

Secretary Herr read his report:

Secretary's Report.

Your Secretary reports having issued
the proceedings of the last annual meet-
ing in due time and mailing the same to
all those members who were not in ar-
rears for dues.

He also reports having Issued a set of
the Constitution and B.y-Iaws, as re-
vised at the Chicago meeting, and for-
warding a copy to each member In good
standing.

At the beginning of our present fiscal
year we had 107 active members. This
number has been increased to 134, and
will no doubt be further increased at
this meeting, thus making this the ban-
ner year of the Societ.y. There is, how-
ever, no reason why we should not have
at the least, 1,000 members and with
the increased revenue thus derived, do
much work we now find impossible to
undertake.

Members should not forget that their
Secretary is always ready and willing
to extend any information regarding its
work and to receive any suggestions for
the welfare of the Society, and thinks
much better work could be done if they
would continually keep In touch with
the Society through their Secretary.
Respectfully submitted,

Albert M. Herr, Sec.

Lancaster, Pa., Feb. 16, 1899.;

Also, report of the Nomenclature
Committee:

Report on Nomenclature.

There have been registered since last
report twenty new names. In order to
accomplish this your .Secretary has
written to tlieowner of a new carnation,
as soon as its name appeared in the
trade papers, asking him to register it.

It is only a matter of time until no
carnation will be offered to the trade
without being registered, as it is almost
impossible to avoid duplicating names
without a record being kept. Schleys
and Dewejs would have been duplicated
3 and 4 times this season if we had had
no registration.

Members who know of a name being
used commercially should suggest to the
user the necessity of registering it. The
cost is only one dollar, and the carnation
that is not worth a dollar for registra-
tion is not worth offering to the buyers
of new varieties.

A complete alphabetical list of names
will be printed In this year's proceedings,
with the descriptions of those registered,
and the names of the introducers, so that
It will be well to fall into line at once.
Albert M. Here, Secretary.

President Nicholson then read his ad-
dress :

Abstract from Pres. Nicholson's Address.

In the city of Philadelphia, on Octo-
ber 15, 1891, the American Carnation
Society was first brought to light. Its
purpose was for the further advance-
ment of the "divine flower," which was
then in its infancy. Thanks to the help-
ful meetings, and to the labors of the
members of this society, the carnation
holds a place to-day second to none as
a commercial flower.

I am glad that we have been invited
to hold our eighth annual convention
in this City of Brotherly Love. Having
travelled over the rough and rugged
paths from the far east to the great
west, we meet once more at the birth-
place of this society. In all our travels
we have, every one of us. been in pur-
suit of further light upon the cultiva-
tion of the carnation for commercial
purposes.

We are all striving to bring our prod-
uct up to the highest standard. "There
is no better way of finding out what
that standard is than by attending
these conventions and exhibitions, and
judging for ourselves what that stand-
ard has got to be. We are each one
striving for the highest honors.
Whether we are successful or unsuc-
cessful, we will return to our homes
with greater knowledge and be better
prepared for the contest next year.

When we look back and see what the
advance has been since the first meet-
ing and the one being held here to-day.
then, and then only, can we realize
what great good this society has done
for (.he further advancement of the
carnation. There is still room for im-
provement. We have not yet reached
perfection.

Here you will find men from all parts
of this great country interested in the
growing of carnations and in gaining
what information they can in regard
to the new varieties. My opinion is
that you must first try those new va-
rieties that you think will take well in
your market in order to see if they will
do well in your soil. If they will not,
it is useless for you to bother with
them.

There is one thing that I think we
ought to encourage as much as we can.
It is this. People who have new seed-
lings of merit and are thinking of dis-
seminating them, should send a few
plants to prominent growers In differ-
ent parts of the country for trial. Then
others could have the opportunity of
seeing them growing and Judging for

themselves without so great an ex-
pense.

There are a few suggestions that I
should like to make at this time. One
is in regard to the scale of points in
judging seedlings for certificates. We
all know that, commercially, form and
substance count a good deal more than
fragrance in selling a flower in the mar-
ket. In my opinion, color stands first,
then size, stem next, and then sub-
stance, form and calyx. So I would
suggest that the scale of points for a
certificate for a seedling be as follows:
Color, 20; size, 20; stem, IB; form, 15:
substance, 10; calyx. 5; fragrance, 5,
and plant, 10. As it now stands it is:
Color, 15; size, 15; calyx, 15; stem, 15;
substance, 10; form, 10; fragrance, 10,
and plant, 10.

I myself think that the only place to
judge a carnation by its growth is at
its home on beds or benches. You can
tell its commercial value very much
better. It seems to me that it would
be a good plan to give these few sug-
gestions a trial.

Turning to the introduction of new
varieties, I consider the outlook very
encouraging. When we see what a real
good fancy carnation will bring in the
market, it would certainly pay for the
extra care we should have with them.
Good fiowers will always find a ready
sale, and at good prices.

We should all feel grateful to the
American Carnation Society for doing
so much to popularize the divine flower
by its free exhibitions and open meet-
ings. Any one is at liberty to come and
see for himself just what the advance
has been from year to year. Here one
may also hear the different papers
which are read by experts from all
parts of the country.

In closing, I would say that the fu-
ture for the carnation was never
brighter than at the present time. It
Is certainly very encouraging for those
interested in raising new seedlings
when there is a chance of securing a
small fortune such as Mr. Peter Fisher
has secured for his seedling. "Mrs.
Thomas W. Lawson." It Is certainly
the highest price that has ever been
paid for a new seedling, to my knowl-
edge.

The rfsumS of the year's work, usu-
ally taken up by the President, has
been placed In better hands. The Sec-
retary win give you a careful review
of the new varieties of the year.

On motion of Mr. May. the discus-
sion of th^ President's address was de-
ferred until the evening session.

A paper by Thomas F. Galvin, of
Boston, on "Carnations — From a Retail
Point of View," was read by Robert
Craig. In this paper the author re-
ferred to the prominent place which
Boston had occupied In the advance-
ment ot the flower trade of America.
The first impetus to the business was
probably the popularity of the Bon
Slliene rose. Referring to carnations,
he mentioned that the highest devel-
opment In that line had probably been
attained, up to date, by the "Mrs.
Thomas W. Lawson." He also spoke
of the grrowing popularity of orchids
and lily ot the valley. Touching on
flowers for summer trade, he enumer-
ated La France rose, Kalserin Augusta,
Victoria and Meteor; also, Mrs. J. Pler-
pont Morgan, all of which were more
or less adapted for the warm season.
His paper finislied with an eulogy of
Mr. Thomas W. Lawson and the good
which that gentleman's recent action
had done for floriculture.

Treasurer F. Dorner, Jr., read his re-
port, showing the total receipts $965.32.
and expenditures $492.95, leaving a bal-
ance of $472.37.

A paper by Robert Kift, also on the
retail trade, was read:

Carnations from the Retail Standpoint.

As a representative of one branch of
the carnation industry. I cannot but
feel complimented at being asked to
present my views on this important
section of practical horticulture.

Some twenty odd years ago, when I
graduated from a greenhouse to a city
store and chose this branch of the pro-
fession.there were but few strictly retail
merchants and not a solitary commis-
sion dealer in the whole of this broad
land. In most cases the city store had
been established as an outlet for the

product of the country greenhouses ot
the society. Carnations then formed
but a small percentage of the florist's
stock, President DeGraw, Lapurlte and
a few Astoria are the only varieties I
recollect. Long-stemmed flotvers were
not demanded in these early days, and
it was considered a great waste to cut
a bud with an opened flower. We used
to pack the stocks away in damp moss
on trays. If at this time any one had
prophesied that carnations would some
day bring two dollars per dozen at
wholesale he would have been thought
a trifle filghty. The famous carnation
belt of Chester County was commenc-
ing to send in fiowers about this time —
just a few — by the farmers, who sold
them In the market along with their
butter and eggs. Tliere was not much
thought of new varieties then, but I
remember a few years after this, when
a dark red carnation came to us from
Boston — I think it was called "De-
fiance"— and then the "Grace Wilder,"
which was tlie champion "pink" for so
long a time until the "Great Scott" ot
Buffalo was ungallant enough to dis-
place her.

In these early days flowers came
from the growers In all sorts of I'ecep-
tacles. The boxes had always done
duty before. There were glass, tobacco,
pepper, soap, gum, boot boxes — any old
thing, so it would hold together, was
tliought good enough. The fiowers were
put in helter-skelter, short and long
mixed up. Such a thing as bunching
them in varieties was not thought ot,
and it was only after considerable agi-
tation that anything like system in
packing and shipiiing was brought
about. This mention of long-stemmed
flowers brings us up to twelve or fifteen
years ago, when, with more competi-
tion and flower buying, there sprang up
a demand for flowers with other than
artificial stems, and while, to get such
stems, buds had to be sacrificed. It was
found to pay, and the progressive grow-
ers soon had a large following, until
finally the plan was adopted by all.

I only make mention of these early
days to show how we have progressed.
As for the past few years, the cutting,
handling, packing and shipping of fiow-
ers has been reduced to a science and
there is little to be desired.

Contrast the old system with the neat
pasteboard boxes, containing fifty to
one hundred select flowers of this or
that variety, laid In carefully, with all
the foliage, now seen coming in from
our best growers, and who will say that
we have not made great strides In the
right direction?

Carnations of the present day, witli
but few exceptions, are one hundred
per cent, better than those of ten years
ago, and, probably, judging from a look
about the present exhibition, in five
years from now the same statement
will hold good of this time, and John
Thorpe's ideal ot the four-inch flower
will be a reality.

It is needless to say that we retailers
are glad to see this improvement in the
carnation. Good flowers make a market
tor themselves. It is the extreme finish
put on a flower that sells it. The good,
ordinary carnation sells well to persons
that have use for them, but the extra
fine stock tempts people to buy, who,
until they saw the fiowers, had no
thought of purchasing. It is the me-
dium and poor grade stock that re-
mains unsold. "Consignments of first-
class stock only solicited" is the cry of
the commission men. The retail florist
has to be very vigilant, as oftimes ten
to twenty-five per cent, of high-graded
stock turns out to be fit for a grade or
two lower. A grower would immediate-
ly protest if some bad dimes or quar-
ters were found In his receipts, and de-
mand sound money In exchange at
once, but the flower merchant is called
a kicker and told he ought to be glad
to get them as they are, as they were
saved for him from people who were
anxious to have paid more.

The flower-buying people are becom-
ing educated up to a high standard,
and we will venture to say that better
retail prices have been realized during
the present season than ever before.

No divine flower is worthy the name
that does not have a stem strong
enough to support Itself. The weak
stock that habitually holds its head
down Is the cause of many remarks
anything but divine in character.
Growers should aim In new varieties
to get stout stems, and I would suggest
that In judging by points fifty should
be minimum for stem, as a carnation

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The Florists' Exch73[nge.

good in every other respect is worthless
without a self-supporting stem.

Next to roses, carnations are most
necessary to the stock o£ the retailer.
Without a good assortment, he is con-
tinually in trouble. Carnations can
often be substituted tor roses, but it
is not often that roses will take their
place. In most cases, when a lady is
ordering something for home adorn-
ment, carnations are chosen. If the
flowers are to be sent as a present or
remembrance to a friend, roses are al-
most invariably selected. We may ex-
cept, however, the one to ten dollar
per dozen carnations, which are becom-
ing popular with the best buyers and
do occasionally take the place of roses.

Carnations are also popular for table
decoration and are preferred by many,
as they are not, as a rule, so expensive
as roses and do not seem so preten-
tious. Very artistic arrangements can
be made with carnations quite as ef-
fectively and, in fact, to my mind, with
better color effects.

The carnation, like all other flowers,
is most beautiful when it is scarce. In
the fall, with the market full of chrys-
anthemums, and again in the late win-
ter and early spring, when that fearful
disease so damaging to the welfare of
all branches of the business, called the
"glut," makes its appearance, then does
the divine flower fall from grace and
become only an ordinary pink. It is
then a case of too much of a good
thing. It is very aggravating to a
storekeeper to pay one dollar to one
dollar and fifty cents per hundred tor
carnations and see fakirs marching up
and down past his door carrying great
baskets, piled high with good flowers,
at two dozen for a quarter and even
less. I am not one who thinks the fakir
is an unmitigated evil and has no right
to exist. He has of late years become
a necessary adjunct to the business,
and, given fine weather and plenty of
stock, the fakir element probably
handles more flowers daily than the
storekeepers. The injustice exists in
the fakir being able to buy from fifty
to seventy-five per cent, cheaper than
the retailer. Of course, the storekeepers
could buy all the stock and keep the
fakirs out, but they would have great
difHculty in handling it at a profit, and
the encouraged growers would soon be
seen running around looking up boilers,
glass and other items of greenhouse
architecture.

The whole business is one of ex-
tremes— too many flowers at one season
and a hustle to get enough at another —
and so we suppose this state of affairs
will remain, with the shrewd men tak-
ing advantage of the situation as it
presents itself.

niegsag^e from Mr. Lawson.

A representative of Mr. Lawson here
notified the convention that in a tele-
phone message Mr. Lawson had in-
formed that he had mailed his check
for $300 for the committee to use as
they saw fit for prizes for next year's
show of the American Carnation So-
ciety. The announcement was received
with applause and, on motion of Mr.
May, the Secretary was instructed to
acknowledge, in the mo.st courteous
manner possible, the munificent offer,
and for the encouragement Mr. Lawson
is giving to stimulate others to do like-
wise.

The paper of Mr. C. W. Johnson was
read Ijy John N. May, in the absence of
the author. The discussion on this
paper was also deferred.

Indoor Grown Carnations.

Tlie principal motive tliat led uh to
adopt the urowin^? of cnrnntioiiH under
glass from start to fiiilHli, was to try
to have the plmitH throw an even cut
of lilooins Mteadily throughout the sea-
Hon rather than have an iihiiniliiiice of
HowerH at one time and a wjircity
another. We found upon the hrHt trliil
that wecouM |)rodnco a much finer (^raile
of hloomH with better steiUH and with
less discaHe, hy (jrowinc the plants nnder
glHHM throughout the .Summer nionthH.

This Is the third HcaHOn that we have
grown (inr carnationH by thiH method,
and while we do not claim to havi' maw-
tered all the ills anil failings that cnmn-
tlons are subject to, such as runt, bac-
teria, purple joint, hursted ciilvx. and
most particular of all to time our crops
so as to have plenty of llowers when
prices are high and there Is a wariity of
stock on the market, yet we firmly "be-

lieve we are on the right track; and
though the number of blooms produced
per plant may be slightly in favor of field
grown stock, the cash returns have
proven, witli us, to be decidedly in favor
of the plants grown inside all Summer.
We will admit that in the Fall and i arly
Winter months, say along till about the
middle of November, the number of
blooms being cut from field-grown plants
will put our Indoor grown stock in the
shade and, though this may be the case,
it has come under our notice, time and
again, in this (Chicago) market at least,
how littleactuaicash returns the grower
realizes for all of this big cut. or the
greater part of it. through its being poor
colored and having short stems. In Chi-
cago last Fall lots of this kind of stock
went to waste; what was sold brought
only -lOe. to (30c. per hundred, and this is
the time that field-grown stock has the
advantage and is piling up the number
of blooms cut per plant over those which
have been grown inside.

About the commencement of October
our indoor grown plants will have begun
to get in their work and the Howeis can
be disposed of readily at a good price,
clue mostly to their having a longer and
much better stem, and also being finer in
color. It has been our experience with
several varieties, that they throw a big
crop of blooms the first mimth or two
after lieiug lifted from the field: but after
that crop has gone and we get along
into December and the dark days com-
mence, the plants seem to suddenly come
to a standstill and will not budge, no
matter how we try to encourage them.
The blooms are worth two or three
times as nuicli now to what they were
six or eight weeks ago and we have often
wiHhe<i our big cut of a few weeks back
could have been switched from then till
now. To bring this about has been our
aim by growing the plants inside, and
from the way tliey have done with us, so
far, we feel greatly encouraged.

Through close observation we have
found that the wood does not get so
hard on the indoor grown plants as it
does on those lifted from the field. We
also find that the plants keep up a
more active growth throughout the
entire season, producing a steady crop
of long-stemmed, fancy blooms far be-
yond what we have been able to obtain
in the same houses and under the same
conditions with field-grown stock. The
indoor grown plant will not make as
large a plant or produce as much grass,
neither will it throw so many short-
jointed growths, which with some varie-
ties, rarely amount to anything. This
allows them to be planted closer to-
gether, and we have all our plants set
ten inches apart each way this season.
We find that though we may not realize
as many blooms per plant, there is very
little, if any, difference in the cut from
the area of liench occupied iietween out-
door and indoor grown stock.

It has come to our notice that grow-
ers have tried this method of culture, by
planting 25 to 50 each, and sometimes
less, of several varieties on the one bench
under the same conditions and given the
same treatment. We tail to see how this
can be called a lair test; for there is not
enough of each variety planted to try the
method properly ; neither will two vari-
eties, except in a few instances, respond
as they should do under the same treat-
ment.

The cultural method we have followed
is to select .January or February rooted
cuttings and pot them up into thumb
pots, after which they are given the same
treatment as the young stock Intended
for planting in the field. We always aim
to keep them as cool as possible, with
plenty of light and good ventilation.
Care must be taken to prevent them from
drying out too much; also never to a How
them to become pot-bound. We find the
thumb pot large enough to carry the
plant along to the end of March or the
beginning of April. They are then potted
up into :^V->inch pots and if the weather
is favorable they can beset outside In
cold frames, keeping them a little close
lor a few days, after which they will need
all the ventilation you can give them.
.Vs soon as the weather will allow, tlie
sash is removed entirely. Iieing replaced
should we have a cold or rainy spell.
The plants will need going over every
little while and the tops |)inched out to
encourage them to break up from the
bottom. We find this size of pot large
erjough to carry them along till plantinu
out time, or, in other words, till the end
of June or the begininng of July. But
should any of the plants show signs of
suffering. or begin to get hard, we would
advise giving them a larger pot.

After the house is all ready, and the
soil has been made as firm as possible

the plants are set 10 inches apart each
way, care being taken that the plants
are not at all dry when being planted.
After they are set we water only the
plants, leaving the rest of the beds until
the plants have got well hold of tlie soil;
and when the time comes to give the bed
a good watering we go over it to make
sure that it is as even and firm as i)ossi-
ble. After this the general routine of our
work is to kee|> a watch on them to see
that they do not become too diy. Par-
ticular care should be taken to have the
soli of the same condition clear through.

We do not advocate giving the beds a
mulch so early after planting as this.
Our method is to keep the surface loos-
ened up with a band rake, which we find
answers the purpose just as well, pre-
venting the soil from becomiug baked
and enabling us to judge of its condition
better. We do not allow the beds to get
too wet, out keep them as much as pos-
sible in a pliable condition, watering
only when ciry and then thoroughly.

As a matter of courr^e, all the ventila-
tion possible should be given, the more
the Ijetter. We do not shade the glass
at all, only duiing planting time; but in
very hot weather we give the plants a
good syringing and dampen the walks
every day. With this treatment we have
never been troubled with thrips or red
spider.

After the plants get started they will
make a rapid growth and if neglected
will soon begin to get drawn and throw
up flowering shoots. Herein we believe
lies the secret of whether or uotsveare
going to make a success of our indoor
grown plants, for if they be not system-
atically piuched back they become
straggling, and with no bottom or foun-
dation to tliem. The plants we set out
last season about June 20 were, by Sef)-
tember 1, a solid mass of fine wood from
one end of the house to the other, and
not a diseased plant was among them.
Twenty will easily cover the total loss
from stem rot out of eight thousand
piauts during the entire season.

About the middle of September the
piauts are ready for staking, after which
a thin mulch of well rottecl manure is
put on and from this on tbeiisual Winter
culture is given them.

These lines are not intended to imply
that the only way to get due carnations
is to grow them under glass throughout
the entire season, for it Is demonstrated
on every hand that grand stock is being
produced from plants lifted from the
field ; but whichever method is adopted,
the only way to attain success is to keep
everlastingly watching each little detail
and requirement of your plants.

, Prof. Britton read his paper on com-
mercial fertilizers.

Commercial Fertilizers and Their Rela-
tion to Carnations.

During the season of 18<J6-97,the Con-
necticut Experiment Station began to
study the fertilizer requirements of the
carnation plant, as grown under glass
for cut flowers. This paper, which I now
have the honor to present for your con-
sideration, is simply an account of the
studies and observations up to the pres-
ent time. The work will doubtless be
continued, perhaps forseveral years, and
any suggestions regarding plans for fu-
ture experiment will be welcomed and
duly considered. The studies have been
made by Dr. E. H. Jenkins and the au-
thor of this paper.

Carnations, as you know, like all other
plants, require for their growth and de-
velopment three fertilizing substances,
viz.: Nitrogen, potash and phosphoric
acid. Many other chemical elements are
found in the plants, some essential to
plant development and growth and
others which are unnecessary ; but these
less important ingredients are usually
present in the soil and scarcely need our
attention.

The three above-mentioned fertilizer
ingredients are of the utmost importance,
and form whathasbeen termed, I believe,
by Dr. Kedzie, the "Chemical tripod of
fioriculture."

At the beginning of our work we could
find almost no data regarding the carna-
tion plant upon which to base our ex-
periments. We were obliged to feel our
way. The first step necessary was to
ascertain the quantities of plant food
actually removed from the soil by the
crop. This was done l)y growing the
plants in a soil of known composition,
from a chemical standpoint.

Formerly, the chemist analyzed the soil
to find what fertilizers were needed, but
now soil analysis is considered of little
importance, and the best way to test the

producing capacity of various soils is by
growing plants upon them.

A soil composed of coal ashes and peat
moss had been used in vegetation experi-
ments at the Station and It was known
that certain piauts would thrive in it, if
the proper quantities of fertilizer chemi-
cals were added. It was also known
that, when no fertilizers were added to
this soil, very little growth was made by
the plants. Vegetation tests, therefore,
agreed with the chemical examination,
both demoustintiug that this soil was
nearly sterile, as far as plant food is con-
cerned. Extremely small quantities of
potash and phosphoric acid were pres-
ent, but no available nitrogen.

The soil was prepared by sifting bitu-
minous coa! ashes through a screen hav-
iuu four meshes to the inch. For peat
moss we employed the kind that is com-
monly used in city stables for beclding.
It comes In bales and is said to be im-
ported from Holland or Germany. It
wiis brokeu uj) and passed through the
same screen as the ashes. '1 lie sifting
tenders both (leat and ashes capable of
being mixed with greater ease and
thoroughness. Three per cent, by weight
of peat moss was mixed with the sifted
ashes, to form the toil for the experimen-
tal tests.

Ten plots, each having an area of 14.53
scpiare feet and situated on a raised
bench along the west side of the house,
were devoted to the experiment. Eight
of these plots were filled with the koII of
coal ashes and peat moss. '1 0 each of six
of these plots weie added 8 grams of
phosphoric acid, in the lorm of dissolved
bone black; 12 grams were lurnisbed
each of the other two plots, 35 grams of
potash, in the form of muriate, were
added to each of five plots, while the
quantity was increased to 45 grams In
two plots and to 60 grams In the re-
maining plot. I5ach of lour of these plots
received 25 grams of nitrogen. In the
form of nitrateot soda, while the remain-
ing plots were given 20, 30 and 40 grams
respectively. Two plots were filled with
a soil made by composting turf with one-
third its bulk of good stable manure.

The plants were purchased ol a com-
mercial grower and were ol good size
and as nearly alike as it was possible to
get them, when set in the benches Octo-
ber 1. Three varieties were employed:
These were Wm. Scott, Alaska and Day-
break. Eighteen plants, six of each va-
riety, were set in each plot. After set-
ting all flower buds were removed to
make the plants as nearly comparable as
possible. No blossoms appeared until
December 1, when the Daybreaks began
to flower. The plants were removed
from the benches July 1.

The largest yield was obtained from
the plot having 25 grams of nitrogen. 8
of phosphoric acid and 60 of potash.
Daybreak in this plot averaged over 30
blooms per jiiant and lor the three plots
giving the best crops, Daybieak and
Alaska averaged 27 blooms per plant.

The results of this trial indicate that,
in order to secure a maximum crop, at
least 40 grams of nitrogen, 12 of i>hos-
phoric acid and 60 of potash must be
present In the artificial soil of one of onr
plots, and that it must be in readily
available form.

In this proportion the amounts neces-
sary for 100 square feet of bench space
are as follows:

Nitrate of soda 3 pounds, 14 ounces

Dissolved bone black 1 pounrt. 1 ounce

Muriate of potash 1 pcniod, l;i ounces

.Some anaiysesof the entireplauts were
made at the time of setting. During
growth, all flowerstalks weredisbudded,
leaving only the terminal bud to open.
The blooms were gathered about twice
a week and were in about the same con-
dition as carnation flowers usually are
when picked for market. The diameter
of each flower, length of stem, and any
characteristic, such as form, color or
substance, were carefully noted ancj
recorded.

A record was also kept ol the weights
of the blooms from each plot and of each
variety. The trimmings that accrued
from the disbudding and gathering of
dead and diseased leaves were carefiill.y
saved and accredited to the plots that
produced them. At the time of harvest
analyses were made of the old plants,
together with the trimmings and. as
chemical analyses had already been made
of each varrety of cut flowers and plants
at time of setting, it was possible to cal-
culate the exact quantities of nitrogen,
potash and phosphoric acid that had
been removed from the soil hy the crop.

There was little difference in the analy-
ses of flowers grown in different plots,
soils and quantities of fertilizers, or in
the three dilferent varieties. This differ-

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165

ence is bo slight that we may consider
an average of eight auaiyses to fairly
represent the normaicomposition of car-
uutioii blooms. It Is as follows:

Nitrogen 0.39 per cent.

Pliowphoric ai'id 0.15 '* *'

I'utash 0.68 " "

The amounts of these substances in the
plMnts at time of setting were about the
same as the quantities removed in the
cut flowers during the blooming season
of about six months. At the time of har-
vest the plants contained somewhat
larger quantitiesof each ingredient, espe-
cially piitash, than at time of setting.
F"rom the fresh weights and analyses of
the Bowers:

No. of
Flowery.

0* *-

is z

oz. oz. oz.

llaybrettk ...10,000 l'Jl]2 5 1 11). 5

Win. .SL-ott.. 10,000 187 11.7 4.8 lit). 4.6

Altt»ku 10,000 134 8.3 3.4 0 H). 14.8

During the Winter o( 1897-98 the car-
nation experiments were continued
uluug similar lines. The yield, however,
was much smaller, owing in part to the
cunililiun of plants at lime of setting,
prevalence of stem-rot and causes wholly
outside the question of fertilizers.

I his time two of the compost plots
giive slightly larger yields than the plots
oi coal ashes, and the plot where fertil-
izL'r chemieais were added to the compost
gave a tew more blooms than the same
Kind of soil, without the fertilizers.

in the coal tishes and peat moss the
best yield was produced where the same
chemicals were UhCd and in the same
ciiiautlties that gave the most satisfac-
tory results the previous season. Two
plots were supplied with 30 and 45
grams respectively of nitrogen, in form
of cotton seed meal, but the resulting
yield was less than wherenitrate of soda
was used.

i'he present season nitrate of soda,
cotton seed meal and ground bone are
being tested side by side, as sources of
nitrogen. Up to this time there is very
little difference in the plants of the sev-
eral plots. All appear to be equally vig-
orous and the plots are nearly even, as
regards the number of blooms produced ;
the one having the larger quantity of
ground bone being four or five blossoms
ahead. The remainder of the season will,
therefore, be necessary to determine
whether either of the organic forms of
nitrogen is preferable to nitratenitrogen,
tor growing carnations.

Hone is considered by some growers a
valuable fertilizer, but bone varies
greatly. Kaw knucltie hone is not worth
much as a source of nitrogen, but if
steamed or roasted, the nitrogen becomes
more available. If the material contains
a large amount of meat and cartilage
when ground, the percentage of nitrogen
will not only be much higher, but the ni-
trogen will also be more available.

One strange result from our experience
is that, asa rule, a larger yield is obtained
from the soil of coal ashes and peat than
from the compost soil. This was true
with five successive crops of tomatoes
grown under glass. It was the case with
carnations. There is a possibility that
the compost was not what it should
have been, yet it was prepared in the
same manner and of the same iiind of
materials as the compost used by most
growers.

It may seem like heresy for me to rec-
ommend putting the fertilizers all in the
soil before the plants are set. This has
given the best results, however, in our
artillciul preparation of coal ashes and
peat moss. .Several times we have added
the fertilizer to a few plots, in small
((uantitles, making three or four applica-
tions. No benefit seemed to result from
this fractional fertilization, and those
plants that received the entire amount
at the beginning gave better yields. It
is i)osslble that a different result might
have been obtained, if the fertilizer had
ijeen .T|)|ilied still ottener and in smaller
quantities. In liquid form.

This, remember, has been our experi-
ence with the artificially prepared me-
dium of coal ashes and peat moss. Let
us look at the compost. Where we have
added fertilizer chemicals to a rich com-
post, as a rule the yield has not been in-
creased. In the case of tomatoes and let-
tuce the yield has alwa.vs been consider-
ably less than from the compost alone.
You may be surprised to hear this; per-
haps still less pleased than surprised, but
It Is the truth and the truth is what we
are after, i might state, however, that
whatever results are obtained with com-

post and chemical fertilizers, these results
depend, in large measure, upon what to
us is an unknown quantity,!, e., the bio-
logical condition of the compost em-
ployed.

Most of us are inclined to think that,
if we use a good turf and a good stable
manure, mix together and decompose
them, we have a soil that is rich in plant
food and, therefore, plants must grow
well in it.

For many years it has been known
that soils contain minute organisms or
bacteria, popularly vailed microbes or
germs, which transform the nitrogen of
organic substances, such as vegetable or
animal matter, Into nitrates, a form
which can readily be taken up and
assimilated by the plants. These organ-
isms are called nitrifying organisms and
are connected with most decaying mat-
ter. They are very beueficlal. Their
effect upon manures and soils has led us
to recommend well decomposed manure
for use about the roots of plants, and
rightly, for two reasons: First, there is
more nitrogen present in the soil for the
plant to use. If the organic matter has
been broken up and nitrates formed. In
the second place, where the soil contains
an abundance of organic matter, nitrifi-
cation sometimes goes on so rapidly as
to actually poison or injure the plants
growing in it. This was well demon-
strated at our own Station by Dr. Jen-
kins, in a case where a large quantity of
dried blood was added to the soil where
a crop of oats was to be grown.

More recently, however, it has been
established that there is another form of
organism found in many soils and ma-
nures, which, instead of causing nitrates
to be formed from the organic nitrogen,
breaks up these nitrates and dissipates
the free nitrogen into the air.

So that, unless we have some knowl-
edge of the mlcrobic life of the soil, we
cannot tell the amountof nitrogen which
ourcompostmaycontaln. This denitrify-
ing microbe is a factor in the arts of hor-
ticulture and agriculture which is bound
to receive consideration in the future.

in one of my own experiments with
lettuce, a bench was filled with rather
poor soil, to which had been added
chemical fertilizers in sufficient quantities
to growa crop. The plants grewscarceiy
at all and, after a few weeks, turned
brown, after the manner of starved
plants. An examination of the soil
showed It to be deficient in nitrogen, yet
a certain quantity of nitrogen was added
to it. I can see no explanation of the
tact, other than the dissipation of the ni-
trogen by the denitrifying bacteria. In
this case, no stable manure was added
to the soil, but the loss of nitrogen is
probably more likely to occur where
nitrogenous fertilizers are used in con-
nection with stable manure.

Professors Wagner and Kiihn, of Ger-
many, have been making experiments
and observations along this line. Wag-
ner found that when nitrates were dis-
solved in a water extract of fresh horse
manure they were destroyed and free
nitrogen liberated. He also found that,
when fresh dung was used In connection
with nitrates or green vegetable sub-
stances as a fertilizer, the yield was so
depressed that the weight of crop where
the manure was added was tar below
that produced by thenitrates aloHe,even
though the manure contained twice as
much nitrogen as the nitrates.

Wagner explains this by stating that
the microbes in the fresh dung expelled
nitrogen gas, not only from the manure
itself, but also from the nitrate, before
the plant could take it up and assimilate
it.

To be sure, in Wagner's tests, fresh
manure was employed. You may con-
sider this another reason tor using the
decomposed material, but the compost
may already have lost much of its nitro-
gen in this manner, and there may still
be a sufficient number of denitritying
germs present to dissipate free nitrogen
from tlie nitrates subsequently added to
It. So that it may happen that, though
ample quantities of fertilizer nitrogen
are applied to a soil, the yield maybe
considerably less than where not added
—and the plants suffer for want of nitro-
gen.

Dr. Jenkins has made a few tests at
the Connecticut Experiment Station
which are extremely interesting, and it
may be profitable to note them here. He
obtained equal quantities, by weight,
each of surface soil from the garden
(which is dressed each year with a liberal
quantit.v of mixed horseand cow manure
and with fertilizerchemicals)and of fresh
cow manure and fresh horse manure. A
water extract was made from each sepa-
rately and in equal quantities. A small
quantity of uitrate of soda was added

equally to each liquid and the nitrogen
immediately determined. These three
liquids were put in tightly stoppered
dasksand kept in a closet nearly dark.
From March 23 to the 28th of the fol-
lowing January seven nitrogen deter-
minations were made at intervals, to as-
certain the rate of loss of nitrogen. Less
than 5 per cent, of nitrogen was expelled
from theextractof garden soil during ten
months, while the extract of fresh horse
dung had lost over 12, and the Iresh cow
manure extract over 15 per cent, of the
nitrogen originally contained in each.

A similar test was made with an ex-
tract of fresh horse manure and an ex-
tract of compost, such as I have already
described and such as we have used in
our forcing house benches. The turt and
manure were mixed together in the Sum-
mer of 1894 and stood in a compact
conical heap until the Fall of 1895.

Soil from which the extract was made
came from the interior of this pile, at a
depth of between two and three feet.
From November 23 to January 28 the
compost extract had lost 71/2 per cent, of
its totai^itrogen, while from the extract
of fresh horse manure there bad been a
loss of IS per cent. It will be noticed
that a much greater proportion of nitro-
gen was lost from the compost than
trom'the garden soil. The latter nearly
always contains the nitrifying orgaii-
isms and these were doubtless abundant
on the exterior of the compost heap,
while the interior contained the denitrify-
ing ones. It is, therefore, better to keep
the compostin shallow heaps and to stir
it frequently. If it can be kept under
cover, it is all the better.

If our compost contains the denitrity-
ing organisms, it is unquestionaliiy bet-
ter to add our fertilizers in small quanti-
ties and frequently, rather than to mix
them all with the soli at starting. It
would seem, too, that watering with
liquid manure made from fresh horse or
covp manure would be a dangerous prac-
tice, though I do not know that any ex-
periments have been made to determine
this point.

Many liquid fertilizer preparations
have been used upon the carnation cmj),
to keep the Bowers up to the standard
in number and qualit.y during the latter
part of the season. I have not tried all
of these and cannot say which is the
most satisfactory. The preparation rec-
ommended by Professor Wagnerhas been
used at our Station with good results
and may be compounded as follows :

Phosphate of aminonia 2 oz.

Nitrate of soda 1% *■

Nitrate of potash 1% "

Sulphate of ammonia 1% "

Water 50 gallons.

A light application each week is proba-
bly as often as It should be given to car-
nation plants, and perhaps once a fort-
night would be still better. Theamount
depends a good deal on the variety and
the soil.

The carnation does not seem to require
an abundance of humus or vegetable
matter in the soil. Plants grown in coal
ashes with chemicals yielded about as
well as where the soil contained 3 per
cent, of peat moss. It seems, too, that
the carnation does not need to be very
highly fertilized. Last Winter plants
were set in two plots filled with coal
ashes and peat moss, to which no fertil-
izers had been added. For the first three
months these plants bloomed about as
freely as the fertilized ones and the
blooms were of fair quality. Toward
the latter part of the season, however,
the fiowers were interior. The plant food
stored in the plants had become nearly
exhausted. Finally, the number of
blooms produced by these unfed plants
was about tour-fifths of that from the
fertilized ones, but about half of them
were too poor to be of any value.

In some pot experiments conducted
more than five years ago, where a few
carnation plants were ted with a solu-
tion of fertilizer chemicals, a positive in-
jury resulted and the plants receiving lit-
tle or none of the solution were more
thrifty in every way. These plants were
grown in a sandy loam, moderately
enriched with stable manure.

So that, while we must be sure that
plenty of plant food is in reach of our
plants, we must not over-fertilize them.
Over-fertilization, in the first place, tends
to produce a small root system. If there
is plant food in abundance near the
plant, there is no need of sending out
manifold roots and rootlets to search
for it. In this respect plants are much
like men — they will not work for their
food if they can obtain it without.

We want our plants to have good root
systems. Over-feeding is said to cause a
rapid decay of the roat-hairs, through

which the food is taken into the plants
from the soil. These root-hairs are
(luickly replaced by new ones which. In
turn, decay and no roots are sent out
Into the soil to increase tiie system of
roots. A plant with such a small root
system may make a good top growth
for a time, but it usually reaches a point
where the roots cannot takeup moisture
as fast as it transpires from the foliage.
Then the plant wilts.

Perhaps some of the gentlemen present
expect me to give a general formula for
fertilizing the carnation plant. It there
were a formula that would answer all
requirements, it must needs be a good
deal like some of the proprietary medi-
cines upon the market that are said to
cure the consumer, no matter what the
disease. My friends, there is no royal
road to success in carnation growing, or
any other branch of horticulture. There
is no magic formula that will fit all soils,
all plants ajid all conditions under which
they are grown.

Please bear in mind that I am only
giving you an account of the experiences
and observations of an experimenter,
and that I have never been engaged in
the commercial culture of the carnation.
I cannot, therefore, presume to instruct,
or advise any departure from your own
practices, which are the outcome of a lite
experience. But I know that most
growers do more or less experimenting
on their own account, and possibly such
may find something of interest in this
paper.

In conclusion, I will say that, in gen-
eral, it is better to use a complete fertil-
izer; that is, a fertilizer containing all of
the three very important plant food In-
gredients— nitrogen, phosphoric acid and
potash. See to it that these are all pres-
ent. The quantities to be applied can
only be determined by direct experiment.
Soils differ so greatly in their texture
and composition that the proper appli-
cation for any given soil or compost
might not be an economical dressing for
any other soil. Then, too, carnations,
like men, have racial characteristics, and
some varieties will need more food than
others. " Sleepiness," or the cohering of
the petals, is thought by some growers
to be caused by too much nitrogen. This
may be entirely correct, but our experi-
ments have not, as yet, given us any
very clearindicationsregarding the cause
of this imperfection.

In the discussion which followed, in
answer to a question by Mr. Dillon, as
to whether any difference in the stiff-
ness of the stem had been noticed when
different quantities and kinds of fertil-
izers had been applied in the soil. Prof.
Britton thought he got stiffer stems on
Daybreak, where nitrate of soda was
used. So tar this year, he did not think
he could see any difference between the
nitrate of soda, the cotton seed meal
and ground bone.

Mr. Cook asked which was the best
form of potash to apply, the carbonate,
sulpliate or muriate.

Prof. Britton said the carbonate was
probably as good a form as any. They
had used the muriate almost wholly In
their experiments, it being perhaps the
cheapest foi-m of potash in the market,
but the carbonate is all right and so is
the sulphate. He did not think it would
make any great difference on the car-
nation, but they had not tried the
others in the experimental tests.

Mr. Ward asked whether or not a de-
ficiency of lime created a weakened
stem. Prof. Britton answered he could
not say. He put lime in artificially,
because peat moss was slightly acid
and most plants would grow better in
a neutral or alkaline soil than in an
acid one. To correct the acid he added
lime in the form of precipitate of car-
bonate.

John Burton, of Chestnut Hill, asked
the professor whether it was safe to
mix the nitrate salts or potash to soils
immediately before planting, or wheth-
er they should be mixed some time pre-
viously, in order that the soil may be-
come thoroughly mixed and dissolution
take place. He asked this question i)e-
cause he had had some bad results oc-
casionally from the salt paii; of the
nitrate of soda and other things.

Prof. Britton said he did not think
that there was any danger if used in
small quantities and mixed thoroughly,
but he had had trouble where it was
not thoroughly mixed.

Mr. Bui-ton. referring to that part of
the professor's paper wherein he spoke
of stirring the soil before using, asked
if that was not going back to the old
notion of fallowing the ground, and
whether the latter would answer the

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Thb Florists' Exchange.

same purpose as turning over the soil.

The professor answered that his idea
was more especially to have the differ-
ent ingredients thoroughly mixed — the
fertilizer and the different parts which
compose the soil. The idea of summer
fallowing was in a measure to decom-
pose the organic matter which is al-
ready in the soil by the action of the
air, and the nitrifying microbes which
are in it, and which require air to work
them in, starting the process of nitrifi-
cation, and while the denitrifying forms
do not do much damage in the soil,
they work more in a deep compost
where shut away from the air.

An Invitation was tendered by the
Detroit Florists' Club, through Mr.
Geo. A. Rackham, to hold the next
meeting of the society in that city.

Evening: Session.

Opened at 8:30 P. M. with readiog of
judges' reports.

The Awards.

One hundred white, first, Hugh Graham
with White (loud.

One hundred light pink, first, C. Besold
with Mrs. Frances Joost; second, Robt.
Craig & Son'wlth Melba.

One hundred dark pink, no first award-
ed; second. Stollery Bros, with Argyle.

One hundred scarlet, first, ChicagoCar.
Co. with Jubilee; second, F. A. Blake with
Bon Ton.

One hundred yellow variegated, first,
W. N. Rudd with Mayor Pingree; second,
Chicago Car. Co. with Gold Nugget.

One hundred white variegated, first,
Chicago Car. Co. with Mrs. Bradt; second,
H. D. Rohrer with same variety.

Scott was used as the dividing liae be-
tween light and dark pink. A light pink
must be as light as Scott or lighter, and
a dark pink must be darker than Scott.
This division of color applied to all of
the classes.

CLASS B.

Fifty Flora Hill, first, Robt. Craig &
Son; second, Hugh Graham.

Fifty .Jubilee, first. Chicago Car. Co.;
second, Robt. Craig & Son.

Fifty Scott, first, H. D. Rohrer.

Fifty Victor, first. Chicago Car. Co.;
second, Robt. Craig & Son.

Fifty Triumph, no first; second, H. D.
Rohrer.

Fifty Daybreak; could not be found.

Fifty any other pink (light), first,
John N. May with Melba.

Fifty Armazindy, no first; second, Chi-
cago Car. Co.

Fifty Lily Dean, first, H. D. Rohrer;

Fifty any other white, variegated,
first, ChicagoCar. Co., with Bradt;

Fifty Pingree, first, W. N. Rudd.

Fifty any other yellow, variegated,
no first; second, Robt. Craig & Son with
Gold Nugget.

INTBODHCTrO.VS OF 1898. CLASS C.

Twenty-fivellghtpink.no first; second,
Chicago Car. Co., with .Mrs. Jas. Dean.

Twenty-five dark pink, first, Stollery
Bros, with Argyle; second, H. Graham
& Son with same variety.

Twenty-five scarlet, no first; 'second,
F. A. Blake with Bon Ton.

Twenty-five yellow variegated, no'first;
second, Chicago Car. Co. with Gold Nug-
get.

Twenty-five white variegated, first,
Dallledouze Bros, with Bradt.

SPECIAL PRIZES.

F. A. filake's prize for twenty-five
blooms Bon Ton was captured by il. D.
Rohrer.

R. Wltterstaetter's premium for one
hundred blooms Evelina wag won by
H. Graham & Son.

The Michel cup, offered to the Florists'
Club whose members secured the highest
total of awards at this exhibition; not
awarded.

The prize of the Florists' Exchange
for best red seedling to be named "Char-
lotte;" no award.

John N. May's premium for best
twenty-five red carnations not yet dis-
seminated; no award.

The silver cup, offered by the Cottage
Gardens, for the best scarlet seedling
which has not been distributed was won
by Dallledouze Bros, with variety Mars.

The medal of the S. A. F. for best six
vases, twenty-five bloftms each of six
varieties, introductionsof 1897 and 1898
was captured by the Chicago Car. Co.

The American Carnation Society's sil-
ver cup, for the best arrangement of car-
nations with foliage or otherwise, con-
fined to not over one hundred blooms of
carnations was not awarded

The Rookwood Pottery vase, for best
three vases, fifty blooms to a vase, scar-
let, pink, and white, went ,to E. Asmus
with excellent vases of White Cloud,
Mars and Victor.

The silver cup, offered by W.C.Smith,
Philadelphia, (or the best light pink seed-
ling was captured by L. E. Marquiseo
with The Marquis.

Place of Meeting.

This discussion was reopened by
Mr. May who put in nomination Balti-
more, setting forth the claims of that
city for consideration ; among others its
proximity to Washington and as offer-
ing an inducement for southern growers
to attend. The nomination was sec-
onded by W. F. Fancourt. Wm. Scott
nominated Buffalo as a central place
where all would be well taken care of
and every facility afforded for exhibition,
jocularly remarking that he wanted to
vindicate his character asan entertainer.
The voting resulted : Buffalo 31, Balti-
more 20.

Xoniinations of Officers.

The following nominations of
officers were made: President, William
P. Craig, of Philadelphia ; vice-president,
W. F. Kasting. Buffalo ; secretary, Albert
M. Herr; treasurer, Fred. Dorner, Jr. ^

Dr. Arthur read his paper on "Sub-
Watering," &c.

Sub-Watering: and Dry Air in Greenhouses.

The time was when acceptable green-
house culture called for a maximum
growth without close inquiry into .the
question of healthy and normal develop-
ment. The ideal of the gardener was a
tropical jungle with steaming atmos-
phere and a wealth of luscious foliage
and flower.

The use of glass houses for Winter pro-
duction of vegetables and liowers de-
lighting in cool weather, such as lettuce,
radish, rose and carnation, brought with
it some modification of the tropical ideal.
But doubtless the most potent factor in
changing the point of view has been the
pressing necessity for protection against
the many destructive parasitic diseases.
When the rust, smut, rot or mildew car-
ried off a crop, as it did much oftener
and more completely than in the open
air, an inquiry Into the causes of tlie
epidemic revealed advantages in methods
that eliminated the conditions that fa-
vored the growth of the fungus as fully
as could be done without Interfering
with the growth of the crop. Incident-
ally, it was learned that the old time
notions regarding greenhouse methods
could be profitably modified, and a spirit
of inquiry and willingness to change has
been engendered, especially a desire to
adapt the conditions to the fundamental
needs of the crop grown, it such knowl-
edge can be obtained.

In citing the chief factors in changing
the ideals in greenhouse cuitureone must
not forget the subtle butpotent influence
of the long-stemmed flower. To meet the
demands of fashion for a large flower
upon a strong leafy stem of considerable
length, very fortunately a demand that
rests upon a healthy taste, although one
that is sometimes carried to extremes.

JUDGINO THE SEEDLINGS FOE CERTIFICATES OF MERIT.

Color.

The Marquis 14

Pink Beauty 10

Mrs. Bertram Lippincott. 12

Gov. Griggs 11

Olympia l.">

J. Whitcomb Riley 13

Maceo i;i

Gomez 13

Seedling No. 38 14

Color

Opal 10

Rosemont 10

Seedling No. Ill 12

size.

Calyx.

seem

Saljs,

Form.

Frag.

Plant.

Total

13

14

13

10

8

5

9

86

10

12 12

6

5

5

9

G9

10

13 13

8

7

.5

10

78

i)

12

14

10

9

7

8

80

15

14

10

10

10

6

I

87

14

12

15

9

9

9

0

81

12

m

13

10

10

.5

10

88

13

14

13

9

8

0

9

83

12

14

12

9

8

8

8

85

CERTIFICATE-

-NO PLANT RECIUIKED.

•

Size

Col

JTL

Stem.

Subs

Form.

Frag.

Totjii

™

;io

?

12

S

r,

.';

58

8

1

2

' r.

7

8

.5

53

10

1

3

12

7

5

5

03

the florist has been obliged to inquire
into the conditions that especially pro-
mote a vigorous yet substautialdevelop-
ment. Beside producing a large flower
upon a long stem, thorough business
success requires that the petals be of a
lasting texture and the stem firm and
substantial, and that each plant shall
produce a maximum number of such
blooms continuously for the season.
Only high bred plants, strengthened
along every hereditary channel, kept
under conditions for well-balanced and
healthy development, can meet these ex-
acting requirements.

A clear conception of the problem
shows some radical defects in the old-
time methods of rearing plants under
glass. A year ago, in my paper before
this Society, under the caption " Moist-
ure the Plant's Greatest Requirement," I
presented reasons for believing that for
the flowersand vegetables usually grown
in commercial greenhouses, wrong ideas
prevailed regarding the distribution and
application of moisture. I pointed out
that the plant would thrive best, espe-
cially the carnation, when the air was
moderately dry, and the soil moist be-
neath and dry on the surface. To secure
these conditions I advocated the aban-
donment of surface spraying and water-
ing, and the substitution of uniform
watering from beneath the soil.

My experience in presenting new meth-
ods to those who should presumably
take the liveliest interest in them does
not lead me to be sanguine of much sup-
port. I am often reminded of an attempt
I once made to do a service to some
elderly persons who lived in a small
town away fromjthe direct lines of rail-
way. Bananas were practically unknown
in that region, and upon visiting them I
carried some along at considerable in-
convenience to myself. lexpatiated upon
the merits of the new fruit but my friends
would only take very small nibbles, and
promptly came to the conclusion that
they did not care for it, and said that I
had better eat it myself, if I thought It
was good. Some years afterward, when
the town had grown and the shops were
abundantly stocked withimpoited fruits,
I paid a visit to the same old folks and
found that bananas had become their
special delight, and to live without them
was a hardship.

So I had thought that sub-watering,
especiallj' in large and progressive estab-
lishments, might come about in time,
and naturally have been greatly sur-
prised and gratified to learn that, on the
contrary it has been taken up with
promptness, both by large and small
growers, and not at all in a gingerly
manner, but on a scale that is likely to
demonstrate its good and weak points
with reasonable clearness.

The present paper is intended as a sup-
plement to the former one, to strengthen
some of the theoretical points and to
amplify some of the practical details. In
the first place, I wish to call your atten-
tion to an able paper by Dr. W. Wollny
upon the infiuence of atmospheric moist-
ure on the growth of plants, published a
few mouths ago. The work was carried
on at Munich in theexperimental grounds
of the Bavarian Agricultural College.
Farm crops gro wing in the open field, in-
cluding alfalfa, hairy vetch, barley, flax
and potato, were used; and in order to
control the amount of moisture in the
air the experimental plants were covered
with small houses, about three feet by
six and five feet high, having glass on
three sides. These houses were in groups
of three, one having air like the outside
air, one having it much nioister and one
much drier. The plants were enclosed
and observations taken throughout the
whole growing season, the houses being
large enough to permit normal develop-
ment. The extra moist air was secured
by allowing water to drip upon blotting
paper, and the extra dry air by using an
absorbent like chloride of calcium. The
work was well carried out and the re-
sults can evidently be accepted with con-
fidence.

The well established conclusions mav
be summed up in a few sentences, the de-
tails not being especially important in
this connection. It is particularly inter-
esting to learn that the ash content is
always greater in plants grown in dry
air, and even the dry weight is usually
more, which being Interpreted means that
in the dry air more water passes up
through the plant, bearing with it more
food material derived from the soil, and
that this induces an increased produc-
tion of solid matter in the plant. J
All parts of the plant become firmer in
dry air, the woody fibers increase in
strength, and the cuticle in thickness.
This ensures a more substantial develop-
ment, and in most cases brings about a

heavier harvest. It is exactly in line
with the aims of the florist, who wishes
cut flowers that will ship well and that
will stand up well in heated loonis.

A feature that is not so accei>table was
the shortening of the stems and contrac-
tion of the leaves in the dry air, which
was very marked in every trial. This is
undoubtedly due, as the author has indi-
cated, to the loss of water from the foli-
age being so great in thedry air that the
roots were unable to take it up fast
enough from the soil to maintain the in-
ternal pressure, which necessarily pre-
vented the cells from duly expanding.
That the difference in size of the organs
was chiefly due to a deficiency of water
supply is also evidenced by the failure of
the potato tubers to properly increase
and fill with starch in plants grown in
dry air. Of course, it remains an open
question whether tiie roots would really
take up sufficient water, if it were sup-
plied to them abundantly, to provide for
the evaporation and still keep up the
necessary internal pressure for maximum
growth. This is a question that can
only be answered by actual experiment,
which so far is lacking.

From the Bavarian investigations we
ma.y safely infer that a moderately dry
atmosphere promotes the substantial
development of ordinary plants, increases
the strength of stem and firmness of tis-
sue, but that the full benefits can only be
derived when there isan adequate supply
of moisture for the roots. We may also
believe, from the knowledge we have de-
rived from other sources, that plants in
a dry atmosphere are less likely to take
diseases.

However, we are chiefiy interested at
present in the plant's demand for water.
What has already been said is enough to
indicate that the plant should have as
much water suppliedto itascan be taken
up by the roots. I believe no argument
is needed to convince my hearers that for
greenhouse crops sub-watering is im-
mensely superior to any system of sur-
face watering. Since the presentation of
my paper before this Society, a year ago,
many articles have been published com-
mendatory of the method, and a number
of practical and theoretical points eluci-
dated that were not, touched upon in my
necessarily brief paper.

From what has been published, and
from my ratherextended correspondence,
I am more fully thancver convinced that
the use of tile for supplying water, and
makeshifts in place of a thoroughly
water-tight bench bottom, which are
generally selected on account of cheap-
ness, are likely to bring disapjiointment.
The most satisfactory lining, probably
in the order named, is zinc, galvanized
iron, or cement, which should extend
three or four inches up the sides of the
bench or to the top, if the expense does
not seem too great. The bottom is then
covered with four inches of porous bricks,
set so close together that soli will not
drop between them; and ample space is
provided for water and air to circulate
freely by removing about a half inch of
the lower edges of the bricks before set-
ting. The bed is then filled with soil in
the usual manner.

Water is run into the bottom of the
bench, through an inch tube, set at inter-
vals of five to ten feet along the front
edge, or an even better way probably is
the plan I recently saw in use in Mr. Fred.
Dorner's houses, of using a flue about
two by six inches instead of the tube.
Mr. Dorner's plan permits water to be
run in a little easier from the hose, and
does away wit h any necessity for a
gauge, as the bottom of the Ijench can
lie readily seen through the flues, and the
presence or absence of standing water
noted.

Overflows should be provided at the
back of the bench, so that only a certain
depth of water can be added, even by the
most careless workman. These can be
placed at two inches above the bottom,
which experience shows to be about
right.

These items cover theessential features
of what is believed to be at present the
most perfect system of sub- watering. So
far as the application in commercial
houses has come to my knowledge there
seems to be misapprehension of the full
philosophy of the system. The soil
should at all times be well supplied with
air, which largely comes from beneath,
and therefore should notbekept too wet.
Dnless benches are made far deeper than
usual, water standing in the bottom of
the bench any large part of the time can-
not fail to keep the soil too wet, besides
depriving it of the circulation of air that
should take place through the brick. It
must be remembered that the bricks con-
tinue to supply water to the soil above
long after it has entirely disappeared

February 18, 18U9.

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167

from the bottom ot the bench. The usual
depth of soil is scarcely enough for this
system, even with the most judicious at-
tention. It would be better to have live
or six inches of soil above the bridss.and
then an inch of the surface soil can
always be kept dry to act as a mulch
and a protection against fungi.

After a bench Is first filled, water
should be applied cautiously and time
enough given for the slow process of dif-
fusion. It will talie from one to three
days for the moisture to appear at the
surface after water is run into the bot-
tom. Water enough for the operation
can be supplied in two or tliree applica-
tions; what more is added tends to pud-
dle the soil and injure It. I'atlence is
needed for this first watering, for it can-
not be hurried, but can easily be over-
done.

In all subsequent watering it must be
borne in mind that it talses a long time
for the water that is put in tiie bottom
to reach the upper layers of soil, and that
no water is lost. At first, when the
plants are small, it will probably be suffi-
cient to water once in one cr two weeks.
By a watering is meant to run water
into the bench until it runs out at the
overflow. In three or four hours it will
all have been taken up by the bricks, and
win be given up slowly" to the soil. As
the crop grows, watering must be more
frequent, but will rarely need to be
oftener than once in one to three days.
If the siirface of the bench does not keep
dry, too much water is certainly being
applied. The amount to be used must
be a matter of experience, and requires
careful judgment. The tendency at first
is to over-water. The process is so dif-
ferent from the usual surface method of
watering that some time and close ob-
servation are required in order to fully
master it and obtain the greatest ad-
vantage from it.

It will be a convenience in construction
and give greater control over the water-
ing,if the benchesaredividedinto lengths
ot 25 or 30 feet by partitions. These
sections can be at different levels, which
will also provide for the slope in long
houses.

Experiments carried on since my last
paper make it certain that the extra feed-
ing of the plants can bedoneby applying
the liquid fertilizer through the bottom,
of course, taking care that no solid mate-
rial is allowed to pass in to clog un the
spaces beneath the bricks. This does
away with all surface applications.

If now the house be piped for water by
running a. line along the front of each
bench, with an opening for each section
of bench, the whole house can be watered
at'once with the opening and closing of
a single stopcock. The saving ot labor
which this change implies must go some
ways toward meeting the additional
first cost of construction.

There seem to be hut little remaining
that calls for the services of the experi-
ment station. If it is found that the sta-
tions have done a signal service to com-
mercial horticulture, as it now appears,
they ask nothing in return but commen-
dation, and a support that will increase
their usefulness.

Supplementing his remarks the doctor
commented on the fact of work of expe-
riment stations Ijelng more in the line of
experimenting for the farmer; he said
that preseniing this paper he was step-
ping outside the lines ot his superior
officer and that he did not get very much
support for this class of work. He
thought Horists coulil do themselves and
stations great service by calling atten-
tion to large amount of capital invested
in floriculture and vegetables under
glass, and insisting that stations are for
the purpose of helping greenhouse men
as well as farmers.

l>iHcui^sion.

Considerable discussion ensued on
cost of construction of benches and other
matters connected with sub-irrigation.
It was taken part in by Messrs. E. G.
Asmus, E. H. (ilesy, J. L. Dillon, J. M.
Oasser, Wm. Scott, Fred. Dorner and W.
N. Kudd.

Mr. Allen endorsed Dr. Arthur's re-
marks regarding inadequate support
given to experimentstations to carry on
experiments un<ler glass; this was cor-
roborated l)y Mr. Fancourt. wiio moved
that a set of resolutions he promul-
gated. Betting forth Dr. Arthur's valua-
ble work for tlie Society, his capability
as a lecturer and a scientist, recommend-
ing that stations set aside a fund to
carry on such work and that Horists
would contribute to it to further inves-
tigations. This wasamended to send the
resolutions to every station in the coun-
try and carried.

Discussion of President's Address.

In the discussion on that part of
the president's address referring to
changmg scale of points, the general
opinion was expressed thatthis wasnec-
essary, more particularly as regards
form, fragrance and plant, the latter not
being an essential and uoadequate guide
as to growth, which could best be judged
in owners' greenhouses.

Mr. .\ilen suggested simpliflcation ot
judges' work by reducing maximum
points for each qualification to three.
Mr. Kitt considered stem the most essen-
tial and Mr. Hudd characterized exhibi-
tion of the plant as a humbug, Mr. May
adding it was a fraud and an unneces-
sary element, the^plants not being taken
up indiscriminately butcould be specially
prepared for that occasion.

Committees Ajtpointed.

Committee to revise scale and re-
port: W. N. Hudd, Peter Fisher and E.
Dailledouze.

Committee on resolutions regard lug Dr.
Arthur: Messrs. J. N. May, C. H. Allen
and W. P. Craig.

Committee on final resolutions: Wm.
Scott, E. G. Asmus and Fred. Dorner.
The session adjourned at 10:-tO. P. M.

Delegates from Massachusetts, Ohio,
Illinois, Indiana. New York, New Jersey
and Pennsylvania were present.

The exhibit of E. G. Hill & Co. was de-
layed on the road, while that of H.
Weber & Sons arrived too late for com-
petition.

The weather on Thursday was fearful,
and the streets almost impassible.

The short notice given to caruationists
in regard to Mr. Lawsons amended
offer, together with the frightful weather
of the pnst week or more, rendered a
competition, as we had previously ex-
pressed our tears, impossible. That
something unexpected, and for the good
of the Society, did mature in Mr. Law-
sou's generous gift to the Society of .f300
for prizes at the next annual competi-
tion, merits the warm thanks of all its
members. And that a spirited compeli-
tion for these special prizes will ensue at
next meeting we have no doubt.

Friday Morning;.

The session opened at 10:30, with a
somewhat smaller attendance. The fol-
lowing revised

Scale of Points
was submitted by the committee:

Color, 25 points; size, 20 points; calyx,
5 points; stem, 20 points; substance, 10
points; form, l'> points; fragrance, 5
points.

Considerable discussion then ensued on
the value of certificates.

This scale was adopted without alter-
ation. The dropping of points for and
necessity of exhibiting plant was consid-
ered a benefit to seedling raisers. Eugene
Dailledouze, commenting on value of ex-
hibitions, said we see there a great many
things we do not want to grow. Mr.
Dailledouze submitted a proposition, in
order to determine the largest and finest
carnation, that any members of the Socie-
ty desiring to contest, put up a forfeit
of from five to twenty-five dollars, and
enterany variety, old or new, for compe-
tition at next annual meeting; also, in
the intervening time, at some of the
flower shows. The first five subscribers
to formulate rules regarding time of ex-
hibit, quantity of blooms and other
points.

A committee was appointed, consist-
ing of Messrs. f'raig, Dialledouze and
Ward, which submitted the following
rules ; the Society to sanction a com-
petition at its next meeting, to be
held in Buffalo, February, 1900:

Each competitor shall deposit with the
treasurer in advance ot meeting the sum
of five dollars, and an additional five
dollars when lie stages his blooms. Num-
ber of blooms exhibited shall be twelve.
No first year seedling shall be allowed to
compete. Judging shall be according to
scale ot points adopted by this Society.
Size shall be determined b.v the measure-
ment ot the largest diameter and the
length ot the top, dividing the product
ot these mensurementsby two. 'The pre-
miums shall be two in number. The first
t(j be two-thirds of ihe amount sub-
scribed. The second the remaining one-
third. Any competitor may enter one
or more varieties b.v paying entry fee
with each variety. .No competitor shall
be allowed to serve as judge.

State vice-presidents: New England
States, Peter Fisher; Middle States, W.
R. Shelmire; Southern .States, Benjamin

Durfee; Northwestern States, W. E.
Kemble; Pacific States, J. U. Sievers.

The officers put in nomination on
Thursday were elected, namely : presi-
dent, Wm. P. Craig, of Philadelphia;
vice-president, W. F. Kasting, of Buffalo;
secretary, Albert M. Herr, Lancaster,
Pa., and treasurer, F. Dorner, Jr., of La-
fayette, Ind., the two latter gentlemen
being re-elected.

Mr. C. W. Ward gave his experience on
sub-irrigation, a report of which will ap-
pear in our next Issue.

The set of resolutions moved by Mr.
Faucourton Thursday evening's session,
regarding Professor Arthur's work and
services to the Society, were read by Mr.
John N. May. Copies of the resolution
are to be sent to the Secretary of Agri-
culture, the directors of experiment sta-
tions, and others In authority, so as to
bring the matter prominently before
them.

The comndttee ot final resolutions,
Wm. Scott, chairman, reported the exhi-
bition in quality and quantity superior
to all former ones, and regretted at the
same time the absence of many exhibits
and several conspicuous members on
account of the storm.

The hearty co-operation of all inter-
ested in carnations was especially re-
quested. The I'hiladelpbia Florists'
Club was thanked for perpetuating its
unequaled hospitality and the Pennsyl-
vania Horticultural Society for the use
of its hall. An exhibit of especial merit
was Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson carnation.
An opinion was not asked but the com-
mittee believed that it is several points
ahead of any existing variety. The con-
troversy regarding its price has been an
indirect but not intentional benefit to
the trade at large.

Belated arrivals: America, from E.G.
Hill it Co., scored 80 points; also Bon
Ton and Jubilee, very fine; Gold Nugget
and Triumph excellent; also a vase of
White Cloud.

Hopp&Lemkesent Kathleen Pantlind,
which scored 65 points.

John H. Sievers' Hannah Hobart
scored 8G points and arrived in a re-
markable condition, considering the dis-
tance it had to travel ; with this carna-
tion Mr. Sievers expects to beat Mrs.
Thomas W. Lawson in 1900. Other
blooms were from Geo. A. Kackham, con-
sisting of Mayor Pingree and Cerise
Queen. From H. Weber t>c Sons, Arma-
zindy. Flora Hill, Mrs. Bradt and White
Cloud.

Concerning: the Lawson Challenge.

It was considered by the Executive
Committee, in view of the short time
given, that no competition could take
place this year. Undoubtedly, at the
next meeting of the Society, a spirited
contest for the supreme prize may be
conftdentl.y looked forward to.

At the closing HcsHicm .Mr. Thos. W.
Lawson, of r.f)Ht<ni, w.mh elected an hon-
orary member of the Society.

The Exliibits.

The unpropitious weather was respon-
sible for reducing thenumber ot exhibits,
as several of the entries did not reach
the hall at all, while others were late for
competition. Despite this, however, the
show was a grand one,theimprovement
in quality being especially noticeable
over that of any other previous exhibi-
tion.

Prominent .-\niong: tlie Cxliibits

Was the Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson
carnation, showing out in wondrous
Ijeauty and size. Some of the blooms ex-
hibited had been cut since February 6,
and were yet remarkable for their fresh-
ness.

Among the newer varieties exhibited
were a batch ot California seedlings by
A. M. Herr, of Lancaster, Pa. The varie-
ties showing to good advantage were
Leslie Paul, Iris Miller and Elsie Furge-
son.

Joseph Towell exhibited his Gov.
Griggs, J. .1. Connelly staged a scarlet
variety named Rosemont, E. Weimar
had a pink seedling No. III.

J. M. Gasser, Cleveland, showed for ex-
hibition only Merrlmac; also his white
Daybreak.

J. Murchie, ot Sharon Hill, Pu., had
Uncle Walter, and J. & R. Leach, Jersey
City, Scarlet Wave.

Phil. Heilig, Franklin, Pa., had a col-
lection of second and third year seedlings,
some of which were very promising.

Jos. Kitt & Son staged what they called
an improved strain ot carnation, mon-
ster in size, which, on closer inspection
turned out to be three or four flowers ot

the same kind wired together and Judge
Scott christened the strain Dlanthus ele-
phantlcus.

H. D. Rohrer, of Lancaster, Pa.,
showed In fine form Triumph, Heleu
Keller, White Cloud, .Mrs. bradt, Wm.
Scott, Albertini, Lily Dean and Flora
Hill.

(jiove P. Rawson, of Elmira, showed
Golden Gate rose In excellent condition.

Jacob Itussler, of Clilcago, staged Pink
Beauty, a pleasing light pink variety.

John Kuhn, Philadelphia, had a seed-
ling named J.Hal)erniehl,a bright cerise;
also a dark pink seedling No. 9, and a
variety named Mrs. Bertram Lippincott
of the Daybreak shade, but a little
darker; an attractive Uower.

John N. May staged Olympia and
Melba.

Hugh Graham exhibited Flora Hill in
fine condition; also Argyle, White Cloud
(a most splendid exhibit), Victor and
livelina.

Stollery Bros, staged Argyle, also in
excellent shape.

The Chicago Carnation Co. made an
excellent display with Mrs. Bradt, Jubi-
lee, Mrs. James Dean, New York, John
Young, Gold Nugget, Mrs. JooHt, Ar-
gyle, Victor and Armazlndy.

C. W. Ward, ot the Cottage Gardens,
put up a flneexhibltof Maceo and Gomez,
the new dark varieties, both ot which
were greatly admired; also Mrs. James
Dean, New York, White Cloud, G. H.
Crane and Mrs. Bradt.

F. A. Blake showed Bon Ton, captur-
ing second premium.

C.Besold staged Mrs. Joost, which won
first prize In its color.

J. H. Dillon, of Bloomsburg, Pa., had
a number of very promising seedlings
from natural fertilized seed; particularly
noticeable were his white seedlings No.
22-t and 225.

C. Eisele presented an arrangement of
carnations with Asparagus Spreugeri.

Dailledouze Bros, made a fine showing
of J. Whitcomb Riley, Mrs. Bradt and
Mars, a deep scarlet of fine form, good
stem and calyx.

L. E. Marciuisee showed his new seed-
ling the Marquis, which was awarded a
certificate.

E. Craig & Son had Jubilee, Victor,
Melba and Gold Nugget, also Flora Hill,
Mrs. Joost, Pingree, Mrs. James Dean,
Jubilee and Evelina.

H. Weber & Sons staged their seedling
No. 38, which was certificated; also
White Cloud, Mrs. Bradt, Flora Hill,
Armazlndy and Hector.

W. N. Rudd hud Cerise Queen and Mrs.
McBurney; also Mayor Pingree, and al-
though the flowers had been fifty-two
hours on the way he succeeded in cap-
turing a prizefor yellow variegated with
the latter variety.

F. Dorner & Sons' Co., Lafayette, Ind.,
staged G. H. Crane, which was also
affected by the long journey and the
severe weather.

E. Asmus had a fine vase of his new
rose Liberty, and C. Eisele, of Philadel-
phia, had a vase ot a hybrid earuatiou,
a cross between Marguerite and the
Remontant.

R. Witterstaetter staged Opal and G.
A. Rackham Cerise Queen.

H. Bayersdorfer & Co. had a nice dis-
play of florists' supplies.

H. F. Michell, Philadelphia, showed
atomizers, carnation supports, hose
menders, raffia, etc.

Henry A. Dreer had an exhibit of gar-
den hose, Implements, sprayers, etc.

Edwards & Docker exhibited their spe-
cialty, florists' paper boxes.

The Philadelphia Florist Wire Design
Co., 807 and 809 North Fourth street,
put up wire designs of a trolley car and
a battle ship.

Lewin,- Thomas & Co., Royerstord,
Pa., samples ot sub-irrigating tiles.

Jos. Towell had also a vase of finely
grown single violets.

Wm. Scott, Buffalo, exhibited a collec-
tion of Primula sinensis in twenty-one
distinct varieties.

A vase of excellent Brunner roses was
staged by Hugh Graham.

Louis Eastman, Kennett Square, Pa.,
showed his two whites, Anna Eastman
and Mary A. Baker.

The Eastern Chemical Co., of Boston,
made an exhibition of their specialties in
liquid fertilizers. Including thosefor vege-
tables, grass and plant food.

Late exhibits to arrive were a white
seedling from Geo. Hancock & Sons.
Maud Adams from Frank Niquet, San-
dusky from W. E. Hall, Maid ot Honor
rose from the Hoffmeister Floral Co.,
and double begonia Vernon from W. A.
Mauda.

A feature ot next year's convention
will be a blue carnation from Denver;
the owner says he has got It.

168

The F=i-orists' Exchange.

SEEDS.

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PRIMULA SINENSIS p^ZoL)

Very fine mixed, unfrinsed. 1-32 oz., SOcts.;
1-16 oz., 75 cts.: Vs oz.. $1.25.

Primula Fimbriata litfrmixt^re! S

Is the verv best mixtTii-e that we can liuv in
Germanv" Will ^ive perfect satisfaction. Pkt.
(about ."'<Ml seeds) T."") cts., two pkts. #1.4().

Primula Obconica Grandiflora. wmte

Primula for pot culture. Very fine for florists
for cut flowers. 1-32 oz. (about 2500 seeds)
30 cts.; I-K; oz.. 50 ctH.

All of the above sent postpaid on receipt of
price.

SWEET PEAS.

For orders receivedonorbeforeMarchlOth.
Apple Blossom 35c. Blanche Fekky 30c.
Blanche BuitPEK 40c. Bli suing Beautv 35c

BUTTERF-LY 35C. DOKOTHY TeNNANT35

Fairy Queen 30c. Gaiety 30c.

Okanhe Phince 35c. Phimuose 35c.

Royal (iUKEN 35c. Venus 35e.

Extra Superfine 181t9 Mixture 30c.

Eckford's <'hoice Mixed 25c.

Choke Mixed 20c.

CoiHl Mixed 15c.

Cheni> Mixed 13c.

-Not less thjm 2 lbs. of a variety sold ;it
above prices. If less quantity is wantt'd add
5 cts. a iM)und. Vi Ih. of any variety 15 cts..
M( Ih. 25 cts. If wanted by mail add lo cts.
per pound to above prices.

GARDEN PEAS.

We will accept a limited number nf ordcis
for the foUowinj; v.irieties of PKAS. First-
class stock. Free on board cars at this place.
Ba^H 15 cts. each.

FiusT »»F All or Alaska, ^2.51) bu.

McLean's Little Gem 2.25 bn.

Bliss EvEitUEARiNG 2.25 bu.

Sthata<;km 2.5(1 bu.

Telephone 3.5o bu.

Chami'Ion uv IOnoland 2.00 bu.

Cash with or<ler for all of the above y;oods
or ^ood lirst-clasM B.iiik refen'tices.

THE PAGE SEED CO.,

(irowers and Importers of

BULBS, PLANTS AND SEEDS,
GREENE, Chenango Co, N.Y.

MpTtilfm th» FlorlatB' Eichange when writing.

H. H. BERQER & Co.

Importers and Dealers,

47BarclaySt.NewYorl(.

Montreal.

Trade Report.

Bright, clear weather, with a num-
ber of receptions, teas, etc., has been the
feature ot the past weeli. The demand
for flowers has increased, especially for
narcissus, tulips and violets, which still
hold at prices quoted last week. The
prices for roses and carnations have
shown a slight decrease owing, no doubt,
to the very largely increased supply dur-
ing the bright days. Local wholesale
rates remain unchanged, but westerns
have advanced as fallows: For firsts
Beauty, $20.00 per hundred ; Bride,
Bridesmaid, Meteor andCarnot,?flO.OO;
Wootton, Berle, Sunset, Hoete, Cusin,
f S.I'O ; carnations, $4.00. violets. $1.00
to $1.25; vallev, $3.00: callas, $10.00:
smilax, $15.00; asparagus, $30. Oo.

The Lily Disease.

Bermuda Harrisii is coming in for
its usual share of abuse. Some growers
having had to dump 60 to 80 per cent,
of their stock ; and all who are growing
this lily, report losses from disease. It
is the opinion of many that Bermuda
stock is getting worse every year and
will soon have to be discarded entirely.
On the other hand, stock of both Harrisii
and Longiflorum from Japan is in
splendid condition and so far is entirely
healthy. Its lateness of arrival, of
course, being its great detriment, especi-
ally when Easter is as early as thisyear.

Complaints are also made that .Spinea
japonica is very slow in starting.

Bennett had a large ball decoration
last Thursday, i)ink roses and asparagus
being used e-xclusively. Campbell had a
fashionable weddingon Thursday. Miss
Murraj' is also busy with a lot of after-
noon teas.

The Sick JList.

Mrs. A. Martinis slowly recovering,
but Mr. Martin's eldest son has been
taken suddenly sick with a dangerous
complication of diseases.

Bennett and J. McKenna interviewed
the minister of customs in reference to
some omission on the tariff which brings
azaleas under the heading of dutiable
articles.

Club Notes.

The regular meeting on Monday,
13th inst., was only fairly well attended,
most of the boys being at home looking
afier their fires. The advisability of hold-
ing the chrysanthemum show was dis-
cussed, but as there were several of the
growers absent, it was decided to leave the
matter in abeyance for a month andj in
the meantime, a 1 growers will be notified
to be present. The executives were in-
structed to make inquiries as to the most
suitable places to hold the regular picnic,
an item that caused lots ot amusement, as
the weather was then 15 degrees below
zero.

The report of the late dinner was pre-
sented and showed a slight balance; a
vote ot thanks was ordered sent to Messrs.
Sinith and J. Bennett, the gentlemen who
brought the dinner to such a successful
issue. The social meeting on the 27th
inst. will be devoted to a euchre compe-
tition and, judging from the number of
euchre cranks on the list, it should be
very successful. Messrs. Eddy and Geo.
Buddo are the latest grip victims.— B.

St. PauL

Trade Items.

We do not wish to boast of our
cold weather, for If any other sections
have experienced colder they are welcome
to it. For the past twelve days, how-
ever, the mercury has only risen above
zero once. Under such conditions ob-
taining news is cold work, and news
itself is very scarce.

Trade has been very good, however,
and while we cannot boast of any " As-
tor balls" or millionaire weddings, so-
ciety has been active and the demand for
Howers has been constant, ('arnations
and roses are not plentiful. Violets are
fairly ho, while In bulbous stock there is
enough to meet the demand.

Veritas.

The Society of Minnesota Florists are
opposed to the sale of cut flowers by
State institutions and will try and have
laws passed forbidding such sale". J.
W. Will, of MiuneapollH, said at the last
meeting of the Society, that the .State
was doing the florist a great Injustice.
The institutions which offend in the
manner ciiniplaiiied of Hay they are only
selling surplus flowers but, as a matter
of fact, they are competing directly with

florists. While there was, undoubtedly,
a strong feeling in the Legislature
against a new bill, he thought onewt)nld
stHn«l a fair chance if introiluced at the
right time under favorable auhpicen.

Mount Vernon, N. Y.

Last Sunday Matthew Dummett, one of
the best known florists of this city, was
found unconscious "in his ijarn with a bul-
let hole in his forehead. An old fashioned
pistol was found near him and it is be-
lieved that this had been accideutly dis-
charged. When taken to the hospital
doctors probed for the bullet and found
that it had split and one section lodged in
the brain cells. All efforts to remove it
were ineffectual. Mr. Dnmmett is still
alive, though his body is paralyzed and he
cannot speak.

Successful Fruit Growing.

The SuperlDtendent of the Lenox Sprayer
Company, of PittBtleld, MassachuPetts, deliv-
ered an address before the Lenox Horticul-
tural society at Lenox, Mass. The address
is almost a coUegeeducation to fruitgrowers,
fruit dealeis, and in fact to anybody eating
fruit or even having but few fruit trees, or in
anyway concerned. Had this address been
placed on the market in book form it would
no doubt liave sold at a good price. The full
address, profusely illustrated, in pamplilet
form, will be sent complimentary to anyone
iDcIosiDg I en cents, for postage, to the Lenox
Sprayer Company, 4 West :^treet, Pittsfield,
Mass. Adv,

SEND FOR PRICE LIST

We have a fine stock of 9 varieties of '99; 34
varieties of '98, and all the best of the older
sorts of

CARNATIONS.

Rooted Cuttings now ready.
CEO. HANCOCK & SON,

GRAND HAVEN. IMICH.

Mention the FloriBtB' Exchange when writing

RACKHAM f)''„\tSS2^S,''»".'^''

CAR NATIONS

Free from dlBcases ana well rooted, of

Per too Per 1000

Pink— WM. SCOTT $1.25 tlO.OO

DATBREAK 1.50 12.00

VICTOR 2.00 15.00

ALBEHTINI 2.00 15 00

TIDAL WAVE 1.25 10.00

White-ALASKA 1.25 10.00

GENESEK 2.00 15.00

FLORA HILL 2.U0 15.00

EVELINA SOO 1500

Mavor Pincree (yellow) 2.00 1500

Jubilee (red) 2.00 15.00

Also good Btoek of CERISE QUEEN (New),
which is a line one. A Toledo grower on seeing It said

book me for 1000 at once, $6,00 per 100; t5O.00 per 1000.

PTERIS JREMULA Only 120c left.^S.OO per lOO.
Satisfaction guaranteed or money back. Cash, please

G. 4. RACKH&M, ^%V.:^/^' Detroit, Mich.

Mention the Florlats' Exchange whgn writing.

"JADOO"

Germinate Seeds
-" Strike Cuttings
- JADOO FIBRE,

Then you can rely
upon the results.

WATER
WITH....

Jadoo Liquid,

which is convenient to use and
will save time. It is the Best,
Safest and Cheapest LIQUID
FERTILIZER made.

Send for our New Catalogues.

The American Jadoo Co.,

811 Fairiiiouiit Avenue,

Philadelphia, Pa.

ALL PROMINENT Seedsmen and Dealers sell
Jadoo Fibre and Jadoo Liquid.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

CARNATIONS

Oood, 8troiiK, lit- ulthj,
ICootocI CuttineH oi'.....

For February and March delivery, following kinds:
Scott, Hose Queeo, Peacbblow, L. McGowan for $1.25
per 100 or ^lu.50 per 1000. Emily Plerson. Armaztndy,
KobfDoor, Albertlnl. Bridesmaid for ^1-50 per 100 or
♦13. ai per 1000. Meteur, Daybreak, Morello, Flora
mil, Jubilee, at $2.00 per 100 or $17.50 per 1000.

IVIiiie. Salieroi l«ei-nuiiiinH and Sivninsona
Galpsifolia Albn< from i*Hi in. pota, $1,75 per lOO.
FucIiiaHt looted cuttings, beat sixteen varieties,
from sand, $1.25 per 100.

LOGAN AVE. GREENHOUSES, Danville, III.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

CARNATIONS

^ Carnations. Kooted
Cuttings,
Our Specialty.
The Best of the New and Standard Varieties.

I'iuk — Victor, Triumph, Mrs. Jas. Dean, Albertlnl,
C. A. Dana, Daybreak, Wm. Scott, White— Flora
Hill, Alba Superba, White Cloud. Evelina, John Young,
Lizzie McGowan. Scarlft— Jubilee and Bon Ton.
Veilow— Gold Nugget and Mayor Plngree. Crim-
son—EmpreHB. Variegated— Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt,
Lily Dean and Armazlndy. Ready January 20. Stock
guaranteed free from disease of any kind.

New varieties not mentioned In ibla list can be
furnished at disseminator's prices.

HYDRANGEAS and <:HRYSANTHE-
M II HIS* ready In Spring.

Don't order until you get our prices. Price List
ready now.

JOHN HACKETT & CO.,

6*id iSt., uearElmwood Ave., I'lllKA., PA,

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

M IQofris Flofal Go..

(Ad. C.)

THE SPOT CASH GREENHOUSES,

mORRIS, ILL.
Trade List, February, 1899.

CARNATIONS

ROOTED CUTTINGS NOW READY.

rer Kit.

Arffyle, a coming etantiard 93 5U

Evelina, a big cropper 3 €0

Gold NuKSret, yellow 6 00

Empress, iiark red 3 60

l^lora Hill, big white 1 50

Mayor I^ingree, big cream 1 5U

Painted I^ady, cherry-pink 2 75

Psyche, white, flaked scarlet 2 75

Jubilee, scarlet 1 75

Mary "Wood 3 HU

Triumph, big pink 2 00

CARPiATIOMS. Rooted Cuttluss,

our selection, $10.0u per ll tO.

Estimates given on 1000 Kooted Cuttings up

...PLANTS...

December Rooted, 2^ Incli Pots.

rer lOU.
BeKOiilas, 15 varieties, ourEelection..$2 OU

Erfordll, latest bedder 2 00

Saiidersoul, in bloom ; z OU

Hybrlda Kosea 2 dO

ISe^w vello^v Marguerite 2 50

Feverfew, Little Oem 2 0(1

Pela^coiiium, Tbe Queen 2 00

Heliotrope, three varieties 2 00

Snillas 1 00

•* from flats 50

Mention the Floriata' Sxchange when wrltlnB.

CARNATIONS

ROOTED
CUTTINGS.

G. H- Crane— Tbe leader, large brilliant
scarlet, early and contlnuoas bloomer.

Gen. Maceo (Ward), Maroon scarlet. The
best of its class. Early and free.

Gen. Gomea: (Ward), Cardinal maroon.
Free bloomer, long stiff stems.

Glacier (Ward), Pure white, dwarf habit.

America (Hill), Large soft scarlet.

Melha (May and Craip), Light pink.

'^Hrhite Cloud. All who have tried this
variety declare it to be the beat white carna-
tion ever introduced.

Gold N u K K e t , PJei(v Vork, cerise
yellow. pink.

Mrs. Jas. Dean, Mary ^ITood,
ligbt pink. white.

Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt.
Also, the best of all the other 1898 and

and standard varieties.

We have a FINE STOCK of

EARLY CUTTINGS READY NOW.

^^°Send for our complete
descriptive Price TJst.

Dwarf Yellow Lantana

Grows only eight iuchf s high and always
covered with bloom. Fine for bedding.

F. DORNER I SONS CO..

LA FAVETTE, IND.

UentloD the Florlsta' Exchange whea wrttlns-

Febrnary 18, 1899.

The Florists* Exchange.

169

Rooted Cuttings of New and
Standard

CARNATIONS.

SEND FOK PlIICE LIST

WM. SWAYNE, Kenneft Square, Penn.

Mention the Florists' E>-hanee when wHtlne

A SPECIAL BARGAIN

FOK THIS MONTH ONLY IN

CARNATION CUTTINGS.

Must Ite wDlU tu muk'i room.
Victor, $1.25 [■■■I ll«l. or »9.'>0 per lllOfl.
-William Scott, 75 ■. pe. lOn or $S.50 per 1000
(•intiHi.lee nii iMsi km . Cash with ciidi r

PARK NURSERY, Pottsville, Pa.

Mention the Florlsta' Kxchange when writing.

150,000 GamatloQGuitiQgs Heady

WiiiTB — Evelina V . Hill. Genesee, McGowan,
Alaska Pink — New York, PalDteti Lady, Victor.
Kavlireak. Scutt. Sc^arlkt— -Jubilee, Portia. Tkllow
— Gold N ugget, Kldorado. Variegated — Bradt.
PBycUe, AnuttzlDdy, Vesper.

I'.oitom prices ou your orders.
Send for price list.

WM. MUfiPHY, Sta. F, CINCINNATI, 0.

vifnllMti th<* Kl-Tlstp' Exchange when writing.

CARNATIONS

White CLoiru. Fire Kly.Evklina, Gold Nugget,
$s.OU per 100: *-k».(iO per IWO. Fbkedom, $2 00 per 100;
|il5.00 per HiOO; Jubilee. Flora Hill. $1.75 per 100;
♦ISO) per 100(>; Wm. SnoTT. P:mily Pikrson, Silver
Spray, Jl.OO per 100; J7.50 per lOOO. Morello. Uat-
BREAK.tl.25 per \W: $10.00 per 1000.

Our cuttlDfis arc Al. We guarantee BatlBfactlon, or
money refunded. CorreepoDdence solicited.

Tha Stover Floral Co., Grandvilie, Mich.

Mentlnn the Florlala' Exchange when writing.

GET THECENESEE IF YOU W4NT THE BEST

CoiniiiercinI While Carimtion. Has with me
during Dec. Jan , and so far In Feb'y out-yielded
Sliver Spray by nearly one-tlilrd; seems to be a con-
tinuous bloomer, pure wtdte. i}^ in.,, no culls, docs
equally well In Hk'Iit or heavy soil ; trave not lost a
plant out of WW iiliiiiiid nur seen a single case of stem
rut- fliruiig t,'ri>w»-r. A few thousand to spare at the
l.)W price of *.;{ fyi p.r imi; ^O.lV per UHX).

Itlni'ic liiiiiise VioU'i**. rooted runners. r>Oc, aU*0.

Frrncli t'liiiiinw, ml.\ed, mostly yellow, dormant,
tS.iV per 100. Ttic above now ready.

\\, C. STROH, - Atlica, N. V.

Mention the Florlsta* Exchange when writing.

EVANSTON

New Scarlet Carnation.

\Vv Hic ihe oriKiimlore of thta flue eport of
I'ldiil Wnvf. Have tried it 3 years Is one
I.I niir Vifttl sellers in red curnatione amoiig
ffimrni.Hsinii Ihjubcs and mir home trade.

Ko-'ieii luitiMKS ready February 1.

Price, S7 per loo ; S^o per looo.

Ca^ll witli tlie Older. Address.

M. WIELAND,

1917 Maple Avenue, EVANSTON, ILLS.

M«ntlon th* Florlsu' BxchRtiK^ whi.n wrttlnv

50,000 CARNATIONS

Kooted Cuttings from sand and from soil.
Fine healthy stock.

WM SCOTT. VICTOR, LIZZIE McGOWAN. MRS.

GEO. BRADT. FLORA HILL, GENESEE. JUBILEE.

Will give special rate on large orders.

DE PEW BROS., Nyack, N. Y.

Mention the FlorlPtu' Exchange when wHtlng.

EDW. J. TAYLOR ■

Wholesale Florist ■

SOUTHPORT, CONN.

Mention the Florlats" Exchange when writing

A1==R00TED CU1T1NGS= Al

SI. 00 per 100, Scottaod Portia.

Flora Hit), Armazindy and
82.00 per lOO. Daybreak, of the flnest

stock 111 country.

c-> ^n ,nr^ Empress, FranceeJoost.Ar-

S3.00 per lOO, |jj,,g^ jj^ Nortbway.

a. ^.^ .nn Evelina Mrs. James Dean

S4.0O per 100, whlteCloud.

Not Less than 25 of each at hundred price.
CASH WITH OKDEK.

HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro. Pa.

Mention the FlorlatB' Exchange when writing

CARNATIONS

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

ELDORADO. fS.tlO por KH). Sf'OTT, |i7.(Xi per 1000.
DAVHUEAK. tl Oil PIT IKl Now n-Mlv.

McGOWA.N. POUTIA. FI.IIKA HILL, in Beiison.
DOUBLE I'EAKI. TIIUEKOSE ISULBS, Srst-
class. at HM pur lOtRl.

CHAS. BLtCK, Hightstown, N. J.

Mention the FloriBta* Elxchange when wrttlng.

CARNATIONS!

Rooted Cuttings of tlie foiiowing vara, ready now.

FioraHlU, Vlitor. Armazlndy,»2.50perlOO; »20alOOO

Dajlireak. Harrison's White. Mayor Pingree, »2.00
per IIXI ; »15.flO per 10(10.

Wm. Scott. Lizzie McGowan, Rose Queen. Sliver
Spray. »1.50 per 100; $10.00 per 1000.
CAI.IFOUMA and I,A1>Y II. CAMPBEI.I.

VHn<F,TS. if.lt) per KXK).

JOS. RENARD, * V:.'" Unionvllle, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

FRANCES JOOST

Orders laknii for rooted cuttings of this most profitable ami handsome
pink CARNATION I have splendid stock of over 7000 plants. "Write
for prices on large quantities

C. BESOI.D, = Mlneola. L. I., N, Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

ROOTED CARNATION CUTTINGS.

Per 100

Triumph,

$3.00

Jubilee,

- 3-00

Argyle,

5 00

Flora Hill, -

■ 2.50

Per 1000
$25.00
2500
40.00
20.00

Armazindy,
Pingree,
Alaska,
Wm. Scott,

Per 100

$2.50
2.00

I. as
1.2s

I'er 1000
$20.00

iS-oo
■ 0.00
10.00

Everyone well rooted and in first-class condition.

WIETOR BROS. sLWabasyvM^

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

Bassett & Washburn's

ROOTED CUTTINGS OF

ROSES AND

I CARNATIONS

Are as Good as can be Grown and Free from Any Disease.

Wc shall have a nice lot of PLANTS later.
Place your orders early if you wish the best.

We Quarantee what we say.
Orders filled in rotation.

BASSETT & WASHBURN,

Qreenhouses and Residence,
HINSDALE, ILL.

Long Distance 'Phone No. 10.

Store, 88 Wabash Ave.,
^ CHICAGO. ILL.

Long Distance 'Phone Main 223.
Mention the Blorlata' Kxehange when writing-

ROSES.

100 1000

Meteor *1.50 $12. .''.0

Bridesmaid 1.50 12.50

IJride 1,60 12. .-JO

Perle 2.00 17 50

Kaiserin 2 00 17.50

CARNATIONS.

PINK. 100 WHO

Triumph $1.50 $12.50

Wm. Scott 1.00 7.50

Painted Lady 4.00 35.00

Daybreak 1.50 12.50

Argyle 4.00 35 00

Mrs: Frances Joost. 5.00 50. oo

McBurney 1.50 12.60

RED.

Dazzle 4.00 35.00

Jubilee 2.00 17.50

rortia 1.00 7.50

Bon Ton 4.00 85.00

MAROON.

EmprcBS 4.00 85.00

WHITE.

Flora Hill 1.50 12.50

Mary Wood 5 00 40.00

The largest ana best White Carnation
that is grown. Has a strong stiff stem
and a constant bloomer. Sell in the
market to-day for nearly double any
other White Carnation we handle.

Evelina 4.00 35.00

White Cloud 4.00 35.00

VABIEGATED-White and Red.

Mrs. Geo. Bradt 5.00 40.0(1

Psyche 4.00 .'I'l 00

Armazindy 2 00 17.50

YELLOW.

Mayor Pingree 2.00 17.50

Gold Nugget e.OO 50.00

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>♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦»•»»»♦ **♦•♦**•»♦♦♦♦♦♦«

PHILADELPHIA vs. BOSTON

MELBA

THE LAWSON is a great pink. We all admit it, but "there are others.'
Society's Show iu Philadelphia against the L.A'WSON and all others
order for the season's novelties. Read the following ofl'er carefully ;
tempting. All stock guaranteed WELL ROOTED, clean and first=clas8 i

luulities; free bloomer, early and

This is a grand comliination of good

coiuiuuoLis ; in point of color the truest pink Carimtion yet pr« duced ;' iai ge
and perlec!t form ; very fragrant ; long stiff stem : was very protttalde in the New Yoi k and
i*liila ieiphia markets last winter. Winner of the Silver Cup and Certilicate November, lBil7.
Cimtlcatf^ MorristDwn and Port Chester Shows; Certilicate an<i Silver Medal Chicago, 189H.
Price, fiirj.OO perdoz. ; $10.00 per 100. Ail are invited to see it growing to be convinced
of ii8 value. Heady for distribution now.

A MP RIP A '^''® largest and most perfect shaped scarlet Carnation produced tiius far,
MmCnluH. producing immense quantities of its soft scarlet flowers. Of extra robust

A good commercial variety. Preliminary

growth, free in the production of bloom

t'ertiflcate A. C. S. at Chicago.

MAlin ARAMQ (Niquei). Deep, clear cerise of a very pleasing shade under any light.

mnUU MUMIflO Most attractive color of its class. A large, bold, handsome flower with

extra loiiK stem, 18 to 24 inches high, with good calyx and exceedingly free flowering.

THP<sP IMOK NnVPITIP^- ^Yhlte Cloud, Gold Nugget, Mrs. Jamas Dean, Mrs.
I IIUOU 1070 i^^J » L,L I lUJ . Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt, $6.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000.
,lubllee. Mayor Pingree, Lily Dean, Armazindy and Triumph, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per

' The MELBA. for one carried off the Sliver Cup at the Horticultural
Paste that "mem" in your hat. It will be useful in making up j-our
you will find some gems among the novelties and some prices that are
n all respects.

Gu r>DKur (Dorner). A iong-stemm d. bright scarlet, free, profuse and constant
. n. bKANL. hloomer. It comes into bloom early and yields both quality and
quantify. Stem long and stiff from the beginning to end of season. Tested 3 years and
proved all rigiit as a commercial variety. Certilicate A. C. S.

PCU'I UAprn (Ward). A grand maroon-scarlet, an early, profuse, constant bloomer,
uLN L MAULU habit similar to McGowan but stiffer stems; color a brilliant rich deep
scarlet, heavily overlaid with maroon. The most profitable dark carnation we ever grew,
and one of the best selling flowers we have.

Price for the preceding 4 varieties, SIO.OO per 100; •'J5 00 per 1000.

rrU'l pnucr 'Ward). A fine SV2 to 'l^ inch bloom on 16 to Clinch stems. Color a
uLN L bUML^ magniflcent cardiiiai-maroon, as brilliant and ricli as tiie cardinal
flower; habit similar to Scott, and as free a bloomer as Portia. A magnificent vivid brillianl
flower. Price. *I0.00 per 100.

Frances Joost, John Young. Evelina and Painted Lidy, $").00 per 100; $40.00 per lOOfl.

Bon Ton, Empreu and Psyche, $2.60 per lUO; $20.00 per 1000. Flora Bill, Victor,
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Contents.

American Carnation Societt:

Proceedings of Eighth Aunual Meet-
ing, Exhioit and Awards . . 163-167
Beddino Plant— Native White . . ItiO
Briefs for Busy Florists . . . .174

Catalogued Keceived 158

Correspondence 173

Cot Flower Prices 178-179

Echoes from tbe Alleys . . . .177

K.\PERiMENT Stations 173

Fires 177

Heating System, An Uphill . . .177

Hints and Helps 174

Legal Notes lo8

Marriages 173

Notes by the Way 174

Nursery Department 16U

Obituary 177

Personals 173

Plant Kegistration AND Law . . . 17u

Question Box IBl

K08B Admiral Dewey 170

Seed Trade Report 158

8PIR/EA ARG0TA(111U8.) 160

Trade Notes:

Grand Hapide, Mich 184

Bulfdio, Cinciiiiiati 181

Boston, Cliicago, ITtica, N. Y., Cleve-
land, Pittsburg, Kochester, N. Y. . 176
Toronto, Philadelphia, Orange, N. J.

Paterson, N.J 173

Hamilton, Out., Columbus. O. . .177

Montreal, St. Paul, Mt. Vernon, N. Y. . 168
St Louis, Kalamazoo, Westfleid, Mass.,

Hartford, Conn 171

New York 17U

Violet Growing 171

Rose Admiral Dewey.

From an advertisement running in a
contemporary it would appear that
there are now existing in America two
roses bearing the name of the hero of
Manila — .\dmlral Dewey— the one de-
scribed as a red rose, the other the sport
from Mme. Caroline Testout, particulars
of which werefuruishedinourlast week's
issue, page 98.

In answer to an inquiry regarding the
date upon which the name was adopted
for the red rose, and when the first publi-
cation, by them, of said name occuiTed,
the introducers, The Good & Heese Co.,
Springfield, Ohio, send us the subjoined
communication;

"Your letter addressed to Miss Baines
In reference to the rose Admiral Dewey,
has been referred to us to answer, as we
are the owners of the rose, and the in-
troducers of It.

" We have not registered the name of
the rose with the S. A. F. The name was
adopted by us during the past early
Summer, and was first published in our
Spring catalogue. We were not aware
until yesterday that there was a rose
under this name."

As the name Admiral Dewey, applied
to a rose, was registered bvJohn H.
Talyor, Bay .Side. N. Y., with the S. A. F.,
and publication of said registration ap-
peared on November 19, 1898, it seems
to us that Mr. Taylor's name is entitled
to priority, the one adopted by The Good
.& Reese Company not being publicly
■ announced, according to the firm's own
admission, until the issue of their present
Spring catalogue.

Although under no obligation, other
than a moral one, to forego the name,
we have every confidence that The Good
& Reese Co., will be actuated by their
usual good judgment In this matter, and
will conform to trade usages common in
cases of this kind, thus avoiding the con-
fusion and entanglement likely to ensue
upon a duplication of the name Admiral
Dewey existing among roses.

Our Report of the A. C. S. Meeting.

Bad weather, it would appear, offers an
excuse to every endeavor gone wrong or
work left undone, except in the case of a
newspaper, which must come out at its
regular time with Intelligent reports of
everything going. Hence, it is, that al-
though the A. C. S. meeting will scarcely
be a day old when this paper falls into
its reader's hands, he will find a succinct
account of all the happenings at this very
important meeting.

Thirty-four pages last week, thirty-
two pages this, brimful of news, informa-
tion and advertising. The good times,
oft promised and as often delayed, are
with us at last, and best of all, it looks as
if they were going to abide with us for a
goodly season.

Seedling:s Certificated.

In tabular form elsewhere, we give the
judges' points conferred on tbe seedlings
submitted for certificate. Eighty-five
points or over were necessary, and the
successful varieties were seedling No. 38
and Gomez, with each 85 points; The
Marquis with 86 points, Olympia 87
points and Maceo 88 points.

No preliminary certificates were
awarded.

A Call to Rosarlans.

For eight successive seasons you have
noted the gradual increase of tbe carna-
tion as a commercial factor in the trade
Its widespread dissemination through-
out all the markets of the country : its
increased production, and its rise in
popular favor.

Is it too much to lay this wonderful
progress to the workings of the American
Caruaiicjn Society ? We think not.

An American Rose Society working
under a broad basis that will give scope
to the amateur as well as tbe profes-
sional, is bound to come some day. Why
not let it be born this year? Its possi-
bilities are grand ; Its devotees numer-
ous, and the prospects for business devel-
opment unlimited.

Rosarlans of America, awaken !

Plant Registration and Law.

A correspondent of our Boston con-
temporary commenting on the validity
of the names of new plants registered
with the S. A. F. and the American Car-
nation Society says: " The question has
been raised whether the courts would
uphold the American Florist and Carna-
tion Societies which register the names
of new plants, and while this question
has [not] been tried, yet I firmly believe
that the registration of such societies
would have a strong inUuence with the
courts of the country, and now as this is
a very important matter for growers, I
would suggest that the American Carna-
tion Society at its next meeting appro-
priate money to test the matter before
the courts and have it settled once for
all."

The name applied to a plant may be
looked upon In the light of a trade mark
for that particular subject, and accord-
ing to an opinion handed down by Judge
Wales: " the protection of a trade mark
cannot be obtained for an organic arti-
cle, which by the law of its nature is re-
productive and derives its chief value
from Its Innate vital powers Independ-
ently of the care, management or inge-
nuity of man."

From the foregoing It would seem that
were the American Carnation Society
ever so much disposed to appropriate
money for a test case, such a case would
prove abortive. But, we presume, the
Society has no desiie to cross this bridge
until it has been reached. Neither is such
action on their part necessary, until
American carnatioiiists become less ame-
nable to reason regarding priority in
nomenclature than they now are.

The value ol plant registration cannot
be over-estimated, and those whose busi-
ness It is to grow and introduce new
things are becoming more and more aUve
to its benefits. The readiness and will-
ingness with which interested parties
acquiesce in the adjustment ot duplica-
tions in nomenclature demonstrate their
faith in the system in vogue and their
desire to fight shy ot the law, which no
matter how viewed is a costly institu-
tion. Where common sense reigns,
actions at law are unknown.

New York.

The condition of the flower market is
anything but satisfactory at present,
the blizzard at the beginning ol the week
was something fierce, and railroads were
blocked in all directions. Commission
men were expecting a lively trade for the
last few days before I^ent and, if the
weather had been favorable Monday and
Tuesday (these days being Lincoln's
Birthday and St. Valentine's Day), no
doubt a very large business would have
been done, and the market somewhat
cleared up for the beginning of the usu-
ally dull Lenten season. Very few
flowers were received those two days,
but on Wednesday they began to pour
in; this was the first day of Lent and
but few flowers were needed, conse-
quently prices have gone down.

Special American Beauty are bringing
now only 50c., and extras, 25c.; the
stock is limited, yet there is plenty to
satisfy the demand. Bride roses are
meeting with very slow sales, Brides-
maid goes a little better, and the specials
of these varieties that arecoming in now
are very flue, but $10 per 100 is all that
can be realized from them, while inferior
grades can be bought at $2 per 100.

Wm. Gunther had twelve boxes ot vio-
lets come in frozen on Saturday, the
11th; on the 13th and 14th, owing to
the storm, scarcely any were received,
while on the 15th boxes arrived which
had been delayed two days, this put a
great number of violets on the market
at one time and the price they brought
was from 25c. to 60c. per 100.

Carnations are very plentiful and ot
good quality ; not many seem to be
needed, however, and good flowers can
be had at $1.50 per 100, fancies still sell-
ing at $5 per 100.

Daffodils, Paper Whites, Roman hya-
cinths, tulips and lily of the valley are all
greatly in excess of the demand and
what few are sold bring very unsatisfac-
tory prices.

Among: the Retailers.

Siebrecht & .Son have, at present,
plants loaned to 125 different patrons;
this line ot the trade is much in excess of
other years. The sale of plants contin-
ues good and, on Ash Wednesday, several
large dinner decoiations were done, this
would seem to imply that the idea of
doing without fioweis and plants
through Lent is gradually going out of
date. Geo.Stumpp had also several din-
ner decorations for Ash WedneMay and
no noticeable depression In the business
is expected during the next few weeks.

J. H. Small & Sons had a very elabo-
rate decoration at the Waldorf-Astoria
last Saturday night, the description ol
which is unavoidably crowded out of
this week's issue.

Jottings.

The New York Florists' Club dinner
was pronounced a decided success by all
who attended.

The heavy snow prevented many from
attending the Carnation meeting in
Philadelphia.

The driver for Herman Kuhn, of Sixth
avenue, was taken from his wagon
Tuesday in a freezing condition. F.
Traendly had him sent to a hospital
and, after receiving necessary treatment,
the man was able to go home.

Thos. Young, Jr., is improving a little
but is still a very sick man.

J. B. Nugent, Jr., has suffered a re-
lapse, and Is again seriously ill.

Chas. Ryan, who has been bookkeeper
tor John I. Uaynor the last three years,
dropped dead suddenly last Saturday
night.

Mr. Fieldhouse, plant salesman tor
Traendly & .Scheuck, was waylaid by
footpads near Hollis, N. Y., Monday,
February 6, and was so roughly treated
that he was unable to leave the house
for ten days.

At the sale of kentia seeds which re-
cently took place at Cleary & Co.'s auc-
tion rooms, forty cases ot seeds were dis-
posed of. Robert Craig, ot Philadelphia,
was among those present from out of
town.

J. A. Penman is again in his old quar-
ters, 7 Warren street.

At the New York Florists' Club meet-
ing .Monday, owing to tbe exceptionally
severe weather, there was not a quorum,
therefore no meeting. We understand a
collation had been prepared in anticipa-
tion ot the visitors from the bowling
match, but, aside from the secretary,
only tour members were present.

A. J.Tharp,ol Bedford Station,';N. Y.,
was showing a new red carnation at the
Cut Flower Company's rooms Thursday.
Mr. Tharp intended taking this and

some extra flowers of Lizzie McGowan
to Philadelphia, but the snow prevented
him; blooms, as grown by him, compare
favorably with any white carnation on
the market; the stems are about 20
inches long and the flowers of good size.

The New York Gardeners' Society held
its regular monthly meeting on Febru-
ary 11. Quite a large attendance was
present, and an interesting evening was
spent. Tbe judging of carnationsfor the
various prizes offered took place; it is to
be regretted, however, that some floweis
arrived in a frozen condition. The prize
valued flO offered by C. W. Ward for the
best display was awarded to Wm. Duck-
ham, gardener to Colonel James, Madi-
son, N.J. The silver ice pitcher ottered
by the Society for the best four kinds,
twenty-five blooms of each, was won by
G. M. Hay, of Stamford, Conn. W. Scott
carried oft the box of cigars given by
J. I. Donlan for the best new carnation
not yet in commerce, with a white seed-
ling. Wm. Bartholomie, gardener to J.
B. Isbam, took second prize in class for
seedlings. A. L. Marshall's seedlings,
Irom Pawling, N. Y., were frozen when
received.

Tuesday night the store and green-
houses owned by H. W. Wipperman, cor.
.4tlantic and Brooklyn avenues, Brook-
lyn, were destroyed by fire. The loss is
estimated at 810,000, with no insurance.

Willie Doyen, a florist ot Flatbush,
N. Y., was found dead in his stoke-hole
Monday night, it Is thought he was over-
come with the fumes of gas or sulphur
from the boiler.

Clemens Wocker, of Flatbush, had one
house that collapsed entirely during the
recent blizzard with the weight of snow.
This house was built new last Summer
and the glass used was 16 x 24 inches.
Mr. Wocker is at present confined to his
bed by sickness.

The Credit and Information List ot the
National Florists' Board ot Trade for
January, 1899, has just been issued. As
an example ol the extent of the informa-
tion furnished by the Board we find 215
new names added, 115 names stricken
from the list, and over .300 corrections
made in ratings, etc. In addition the
pamphlet contains a list of claims col-
lected and claims received for collections.

Mr. Morris, gardener to Hicks-Arnold,
Esq., 7 East 83d street has at present a
number ot choice orchids in bloom. Only
this class ot plants is cultivated here,
consequently good results can be ob-
tained. Cattleya Triana' in varieties is
well represented, quite a number ot speci-
mens being in full flower. In dendrobi-
ums, some choice kinds are in bloom,
among them D. nobile and D. chrysodo-
8U8, Oncidium papilio, the butterfly
orchid, was opened out beautifully; and
among the cypripediums some choice
flowers were to be seen. Quite a collec-
tion of the latter is grown here, one
house being wholly devoted to them.

The Government ot Russia is planning
for the establishment of quite an exten-
sive system of education. In addition to
the teaching of agriculture in primary,
secondary, and high schools, the diffu-
sion of general agricultural information
is to be provided for by (1) the organiza-
tion ot public readings or lectures on
agricultural questions for the benefit of
different classes of^the population, (2) in-
struction of the teachers in the public
schools in agriculture, horticulture, gar-
dening, apiculture, etc., and providing
the public schools with small plats of
land and means forcultivating the same,
(3) the teaching ol agriculture in the
normal schools, and (4) the Introduction
ot supplementary courses in agriculture
in the village schools. There are now in
Russia 3 schools tor higher agricultural
instruction, 9 agricultural high schools,
83 lower schools, and 59 special courses.
.Steps have already been taken for the
establishment ot about 50 additional
agricultural schools.

A furious shower does not soak in so
well as a steady rain. A double-column
advertisement once a year is not so good
as a half-incli fiftj'- two times a year. —
NewBpaperdom.

An Omission.

In presenting the picture of the house
ot carnation Governor Griggs, in last
week's Issue, a few points were omitted
to be recorded thereanent. The house
was planted in April, from flats, grown
inside all Summer, and has been bearing
flowers continuously since August. The
photograph was taken January 12.

February 18, 1899.

Thb F^lorists' Exchange.

171

St. Louis.

It AVas Col.l Here Also.

In writing our last report we thought
we had had some pretty hard winter weath.
er, since then an article has been sent us
that makes former spell balmy in compari-
son,as. for nearly a week, we have had it con-
tinuously near zero, and three times it has
gone to '.iO <legrees below. Trade has been
slow; too cold to do anything but keep
warm, it that were possible. Receipts
were quite good during that time, taking
into consideration the weather. Consider-
able stock arrived frozen and some was
frozen in its outward journey. Roses and
carnations are now about equal to demand.
Bulb stock of all kinds, including lily of
va ley and Karrisii, in over supply. Too
many Von Sions and miniature hyacinths
by half. Freesia don't sell at all. Violets
not so abundant as in the past, though
plentiful.

F. W. Guy, Kimwsick, Mo , was frozen
out ; also the decorative stock of Mr.
Schuerman, on Grand avenue. We hear
of several other losses, but same have not
been verified.

The Regular M<mthly Meeting

Of the Florists' Club took place
9th inst. Attendance very light, owing to
the intense cold. Routine matters per-
taining to the winding up of the affairs of
thechr) santhemum showwere attended to.
Report of the committee who had charge
of the euchre party could only be made in
part, owing to many of the ticket holders
having failed to make returns; the net
proceeds so far are about SoT.OO, with two
hundred tickets to be accounted for.

.Jno. F. Windt was, by unanimous vote
of the club, elected a member.

A suggea ion was made by Mr. Beneke,
to take up the matter of a show this Fall ;
consideration of this matter was dropped
until the next meeting when all members
of the club are especially requested to be
present. A committee composed of.l..I.
lieneke, C. A. Kuehn and J. W. Kunz was
appointed to ascertain upon what terms
the Coliseum could be had for the purpose,
and to report ne.xt meeting. It was also
decided to have the ne.xt a carnation meet-
ing. Growers having anything they wish
the St. Louis fl rists to see are invited to
exhibit on March y, as quite a number of
carnationists hee are an.xious to change
their varieties but are at a loss as to what
varieties to substitute. Mr. Ude placed
on e.xhibition his second seedling carna-
tion (No. 2); it is like his No. 1, a large
sized white, with all good qualities, splen-
did stitf stem and very promising in every
respect. C. C. S.

Kalamazoo.

For nearly three weeks we have suffered
the moat severe cold known here for many
years, the mercury having been below
zero most of the time day and night ; the
past week, however, has pei-haps broken
all records tor this vicinity, it dropping to
:iO degrees below zero three successive
nights and, on Saturday night, it reached
;i4 degrees below zero, some parts of the
town recording even ;i((> degrees. .Most of
the gla.ss was, however, covered with
snow, which helped considerably in keep-
ing temperature up and, so far, I have
not heard of any mishaps on account of
thecold.-S. B.

Syracuse, N. Y. — L. E. Marquisee has
greatly Improved the frontage of his
I)remiHe8 by tearing down a dwelling
and erecting upon its site a one and a
halt story office 1Hx80 feet, capitally
arranged. Space is also given for two
houscH.oach 18x80 feet, fur carnations of
which there ore i;i,(l0ij planted this sea-
won including a large number of that
cxqutHite pink seedling which has been
named "The .Marquis," a most promis-
ing variety. It will be on exhibition at
the annual carnation convention to be
held In Philadelphia in February next.

Westfield, Mass.

Mrs. Mesick has given up her Elm street
flower store and is again at the old stand
on Birge avenue.

Those memento hunters in Havana
who stole every flower and potted plant
placed by our unvalnuthorit'es upon the
graves of the Maine martyrs in C'olon
Cemetery for the anniversary of the ex-
plosion are as mean-s|iirited a set of
Hconndiels as ever disgraced the title of
American — for we asHume. naturally,
that they are Americans. They should
be detected. If posHil)le; and if detected,
the worBt will not be good enough for
them. — Gloversville (N. Y.) Leader.

Hartford. Conn.

Business the past week has been good ;
roses are more plentiful and in good de-
mand, and e.xtra fine in quality. Carna-
tions are still scarce ; tulips and dafltodils
are coming in more plentifully and sell
well, there is also a good demand for vio-
lets which are now being received in large
quantities ; mignonette and f reesias are in
good demand but the supply falls short.
Azaleas in pots are received in limited
nuiubers and sell well at from S;l to $2
each.

The blizzard did but little damage to
greenhouses in this vicinity as far as is
known ; some of the growers had a few
panes of glass broken but the loss was not
heavy. The storekeepers who depend on
getting their stock from out of town, had
to be contented without Tuesday and
Wednesday on account of all the railroads
being blocked ; those who raise their
own stock had no trouble in selling all
they could cut these two days.

The talk on Carnations which was to be
given before the Horticultural Society
Tuesday evening, by Rev. Magee Pratt,
was indefinitely postponed. The Society
expected to receive some Mrs Lawson car-
nations from Boston, in time for the lec-
ture, but they did not arrive.

J. F. Coombs.

Violet Growing:.

A paper on violets was recently read
by Chas. Chndwick before the Grand
Kaplds (Mich.) Florists' Club. His
method of growing differs from the rest
of the home florists. He takes rooted
runners, places them in Hats then shifts
to 3-inch pots. In pots they dry out
quickly and must be freely watered,
great care being also exercised in venti-
lation. August 1 he plants out in
bench 8x9 inches and waters whenever
necessary, the glass being on all the time,
but treated to a coat of whitewash to
shade from the glaring rays of the sun.
With this method he commenced picking
October 1 , and up to February 1 had
picked 40,(10(1 flowers from :2,600 Camp-
bell plants.

Smooth on Castingfs.

We are in leceipt from the manufactur-
ers—The Smooth On .Mfg. Co., 547 Com-
rnunipnw avenue, Jersey City, N. J. —
of a circular giving some particulars re-
garding this material, which it is said,
is one " that becomes iron, stops a leak
of steam or water, a leak in a boiler or a
fitting," and the numerous testimonials
received would seem to demonstrate its
efficacy and usefulness.

The f(jllowing directions for the use of
.Smooth On will prove serviceable:

" Take the desired amount of the com-
pound, mix with It a very little water,
and thoroughly work It until it becomes
the consistency of a very thick putty,
adding more of the compound if neces-
sary to get the required consistency.
Apply to the defect, pressing it in hard
and smooth over with a knife. When the
compound has become hard, which takes
from 1 to 12 hours, depending upon the
size of the detect, smooth even with the
casting, if necessary with a piece of
emery stone or a fine file.

■ Torepaira sand hole, crack or spongy
spot in the iron, mix the compound as
directed, spread it over the defect and
tap with a hammer, forcing the com-
pound into the defect, then smooth even
with the surface of the easting. Where
the compound has to withstand water
or steam pi'essure, allow it to stand
twenty-four (24) hours before testing."

Index to Advertisements

IN THIS ISSVE.

n

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ffli-crllaneou*

Amos N leo

Boerner Fred ISU

Cottage GardeiiB .. 166
CuDDlugbam J. H.. 1U2

EmmaDS OeO M 182

FelthonBen J E ... 176

Fryer E 116

Qreene & Underbill. 1X2

Harris 0 A4 Co 180

Hart RI UO

HerrD K 176

HugheHUeo J 182

HiimfeldO 182

Jackson EB 182

Kerr J S 169

LoeanAve G'botiBea 168
Mader & StempleCo 182

McGregor Bros 167

Merkel O & Hon 181

Miller Geo L ... 176
Morris Floral Co ... 168

Nafl Plant Co 173

Reck John 175

Storrs k Harrison Oo

169, 186
WeatherbyGW 175

Wbittou & Sons 175

WoodBros 182

Woodruff W B 180

Alternant liera

RawlingsEI 180

Seawanhaka Gbs... 182

Alyssuni

EiseleC 186

Aquatics

Vincent K Jr & Sous 186

Aa}>ara^u*

Blanc A b Co 186

Eiseie C 186

ElUottWH 178

Mi.cBcanA.S 173

Seawanhaka Gbs. .. 181

Siebrecht W H 181

Sunset Ghouses 169

Storrs & HarrlsonCo 1.'.9
We.tvlew Floral Co. 157

Azaleas

Dreer Hy A 169

Henderson P & Co.. 175
Jackson &PerklD(Co 169

(.luwerkerk P 159

Sunset Gbouees ... 159
Schultheis Anton.. . 181
Storrs & HarriBou Co 159
Whitton & Sons 174

Begutilaa

BaldwlnAJ 182

Britenbaugl] F ft Bro 176

Davis A B & Son 162

Lawrance Mrs T IHO

Morris Floral Co los

National Plant Co... 173

Bougalnvilleas

Elsele J G 1S6

Canna*

Blanc A iCo 186

Cottage Gardens 156

InsallR 175

Seawanbaka Green'b 181
Storrs ft Harrison Co 169

Stroh WO 169

Vincent R Jr & Son . 186
Woodruff W B 180

Uarnatluna

American Rose Co.. 162
Bassett & Washburn 169

Besold C 169

Black, Ohas 169

Cottage Gardens.. . . 165
Crabb 4 Hunter.... 168
Craig Robt & Son . . .

169, 180
Davis A B 4 Son ... Wi
Dorner r 4 Sons Co. 1«8

DePew Bros 169

ElcbholzU 169

Elsele C 1»6

Eastburu LB 162

OillettEO 180

Qrallert S Oo 162

Hackett Jno ft Co... 168
Hancock G & Sou . . . 168

Herr A M 162

luaall U 175

LittleSeldH F 162

Logan Ave GfaouBe.. 168

Merkel C'ft Son 181

Morris Floral oo 168

Murphy Wm 169

MuBchert B F 182

Nlquet F 162

Park Nursery 169

Peacock WP 157

PennrockOo 162

Rackham Q A 168

BelnbergBros 180

Renard Jos 169

RobrerH D 162

Sea Cliff Nursery.... 168

ShelmireWB 162

Stover Floral Oo 169

Stroh WC 189

Swayne Wm 168

Towell Job 162

Weber H ft Sons.,.. 162

Wieland M 169

Wietor Bros 169

WoodBros 182

Clirjr«»ntlt«inani8

Cottage Gardens. .. 156

Eiseie JO 186

TMcGregor Bros 167

Marc Jas 176

National Plant Co.. . 173
Peacock W P.... ... 167

RawBOn Grove P... 186

Rose AD 186

Smith N ft Son 186

Vincent R Jr ft Son. 186

Weber H ft Sods 162

Wood Bros 182

Cineraria!

BrainardDW 176

Coleua
DavlB A Bft Son.... 102

FelthouBen J E 176

Herr D K 176

MillerO L 176

Seawanbaka Ghs 182

Cyclamen

BeauHeu H 182

McGregor Bros 157

MaderftStemple Co 182
Sunset G'houses 159

Dalilla>,

Blano A ft Co 186

Cottage Gardens. .. . 155

Peacock W P 167

Storrs ft HarrlsonCo 169
Smith W ftTCo.... 159

Krlcas

NlqaetF 181

Schultheis A 181

Fuclksiaa

BrltenbaughF ft Bro 176
McGregor Bros 157

Cicranlunia.

Baldwin A J 182

Bralnard D W 176

Cottage Gardens 150

Elsele JG 186

Felthousen JE 175

Greene ft nnderhill 182

Herr D K 176

Muscbert B F 182

Lawrence Mrs T 180

McGregor Bros 157

Muscbert BF 182

Natl Plant Co 173

Wood Bros 182

YatesDGftOo 186

Heliotrope
BritenbaugbP&Bro 175
Davis AB ft Son 162

Lantnna
Dorner & Sons 175

Myosotis
Elsele J G 186

Oi'Clilda.

Lager ft Hurrell 186

Siebrecht ft Son 181

WiUowmead Qardns 179
Pa-iuiM. l*'crns ana
DccuratlTc Plants

Baderjohn 181

Becker Fred O 181

Cottage Gardens 156

Craig Robt ft Son ... 180
ElliB& PoUworth... 181

Foster LH 181

Heacock Job 181

Merkel O ft Son 181

Pierson F R Co 166

Rackham G A... .168
Seawanhaka Q'h'e.. 181

Schultheis A 181

Siebrecht ft Son 181

Sunset Greenhouses. 159
WittboldGeo 181

Pansy Plants.

Jennings E B 166

Soitau Cft Oo 166

Whttton ft Sons 176

Petuiitaa

Dreer Hy A 182

Hughes George J.... 182

Primulas

Blanc A ft Co 186

BaderJohn 181

Koaca

BallerFA 169

Bassett ft Washburn 169
Bobbiuk ft Atkins... 166
CoDard ft Jones Co .. 18 J
OralgKobts Son.... 180
Ellwanger ft Barry.. 161

(iillctt EG 180

HoBmeisterFlor'lCo 18j
Jackson ftPerkinsOo If 9

Jones H T . 18u

Joosten C H 167

LltUetleld HF 162

May John N 173

May L L & Oo 173

McGregor Bros 167

Nat Plant Oo 173

Onwerkerk P 169

Hawlings El 181

KawBon O P 186

liecBor C A Co 18 i

KelnbergBros 180

SchmitzFWO 169

Scott Rob't ft Sons.. 18)
Smith W ft TCo. .. 169
Storrs ft Harrison Oo

159, 186
Syracuse Nurseries.. 169

Smllax

BallerFA 169

Boerner Fred 180

Eastburn L B 162

Verhenaa

Davis A B & Son 162

Dillon JL 182

Humfeld C 182

Michel P4 BOo.... 182
WoodBros 182

Vincaa
Baldwin A J 182

Vtulcta

Ohlnnlck W J 158

Crabb ft Hunter 168

Minor WL 168

Renard Jos 169

Sea Cliff Nursery... 168

Sbelmire WR 162

Stroh W C 169

Vegetable Plants

Vincent B Jrft Son. 161

Small Frnlta

BallerFA 169

Black Chas 175

Blano Aft Co 186

Conard & Jones Co. 180
Ellwanger ft Barry.. 161
Hubbard T SCo... 161
Jackson ft Perkins

Co 169

SmithWftTCo 169

Storrs ft Harrison

Oo , 161, 186

Fruit and Orna-
mental Trees

ChinnickWJ 161

Ellwanger ft Barry.. 161
F ft F Nurseries 161

HobbsTQ 169

Jacksonft Perkins Co 169

Jones Hiram T 180

LongsdorfOL 169

Moon W HOo 161

PtUlen Alex 169

Smith W ft TCo.... 169
Storrs ft Harrison

Co 181. 180

Syracuse Nurseries.. 159
WatsonTB 169

Stirubs and Her-
baceous Plants

Bailer FA 169

BlanoAftCo 188

Cottage Gardens 166

Elizabeth Nur'y Co.. 157
Ellwanger ft Barry.. 161

Fft FNurseries 161

HulseboBcb Bros 169

Jackson ft PerkiDBCo 169

JackSonEB 182

Jonas H T 180

MoonSam'lC 159

Moon, Wm H Co 161

Onwerkerk P 169

Schmitz F WO 169

Smith W ft TCo 169

Storrs ft Harrison

Oo 186

Syraovise Nurseries. 169
Watson T R 159

VlncsandCllml>rrs

BallerFA 169

Eiseie 0 186

Elizabeth NurseryOo 157
Ellwanger ft Barry. . 161

Groenewegen J 1 59

Jackson ft PerkinsCo 169

Moon WH Co 161

Onwerkerk P 169

Smith W ft TCo.... 169
Syracuse Nurseries. 159

Walz Jno 176

WatsonTB 159

Seseral Mi.

Auctioneers

McCarthy N F ft Oo. 178
Board of Tratlc.

National Florists'.... 183

Boolca and Peii-

odicala

Hort'ural Advertiser 183
Bulb- and Roots

Armstrong L 167

Black Ohas 169

Blano A ft Co 186

Bubbink ft Atkins.. 156
Clucas ft Boddington

Co 165

Croom J F ft Bro ... 157

Dreer Henry A 173

Farquhar Robt 158

N. y. Mkt. Q. Assn.. 167

Onwerkerk P 159

PalleDAlei 169

Schmitz FW 0..156, 159
Storrs ft Harrison Co 169
Stumpp ft Waller

Co 156

Vaughan's Seed

Store 156

Bnsineaa Cards.

Berger H H ft Oo 168

Hill ft Co EG 179

Roth Lewis 160

Taylor E J 169

Buaf ncaa Uppor-
tnnltlea .. 177

Cut Klowcra

Allen JK 178

Allen WS 178

Baker W J 179

BaSBettft Washburn 179
Cut Flower Eioh... 178
Decker, Blauvelt Co 178

Dumont & Co.. 179

Oalvln ftOo 178

Qnnther W H 178

Hart Michael A 178

Holten ft HankelOo. 179

Horan EO 178

Easting WmF. ... 179
Eeuulcott Bros Oo. 179

Eaebn UA 178

Lang Jnllns 178

Langjabr A H 178

Lager ft Hurrell 188

MaoDonald ft Mc-

ManuB 178

McCarthy NFftOo. 178
McEeilarftWinterBonl78

Millang F 178

Moss Geo M 179

NieBsen Leo 179

N T Out Flower Oo, 178
Pennook Samuel S. 178
Pittsburg Out Flow.

erCo 179

BeidEdw 179

BelnbergBros 178

Sheridan W P 178

St. Louis Cut Fl. Co. 178
SntheriandOeo A... 178
Traendly ftSoheuok. 178

Welch Bros 17S

Wietor Bros 179

WllIowmeadGardna 179

Wors OW 178

TounK John 178

Young ThosJr 178

Kvcrgreena, Cat
Fcrna, Etc.

(Decorative Greenery).

Bragua LB 179

CrowlFern Oo 176

ElUottWH 179

KelseyHP 179

Eervan L W ft F B.. 179
ulckeecker OhasH.. 179

Fcrtlklxers

AschmannG 183

Red Towers Qreen-

houses 183

BlppergerG 183

Florists* Suppllca

Bayersdorf er H ft Co 1.86
Boston Letter Co ... 183

Celrey Letter Co 184

Conley John & Hon.. 183
Edwards & Docker.. 183

Galvin & Co 178

Herrmann A 186

Helton ft HunkelCo. 179

Easting WmF 179

Eennloott Bros Oo . . 179

EuehnOA 178

Long Danl B 183

McCarthy NFftOo. 178
McEellarft Wlnterson 178

MeyerJOftCo 183

Reedft Eeller 184

Rolker A ft Sons.... 183

SteffensE 188

Sutherland G A 178

Flowar Pota, Tuba
Vase*. etc.

Cope, W ft Bro 183

Hennecke C Co 183

Hews A H ft Oo 183

HilflngerBros 183

McCarthy N F ft Oo. 178
Rolker A ft Sons. .. 183
WhlUdin Pottery Oo 183

G'liouac Building,
Heating, Ventilat-
ing Apparatus and
Fittings.

OarmodyJD 186

OowenN'sBoni 18<

DietBch A ft Oo 186

Qlbllnft Oo 185

Gibbons H'y W 186

Gorton ft Lldger-

woodCo 186

IlercudeeuMfg Co.. 186

Hlppard K 184

Hltohlngs ft Oo 186

International Heater

Oo 185

JacobBS ft Sons 184

Kay Wm H 184

LooklandLumberCo 186
Lord ft Burnham Oo 166
Moninger John 0 Oo 184

Myers ft Oo 186

Ormsby E A 186

Pierce Co P 0 185

Quaker City MachOo 184
Smooth On MfeCo. 166
Van Home Griffen

ftOo 184

Weber CSftOo 186

WoKAQftBro 184

G r e e n h o ase Sup-
plies, Tools, Etc,

Doming Co 184

Lager ft Hurrell 186

Lenox Sprayer Oo. . 168

Scollav Jno A 184

Stumpp ft Walter Oo 166
Wolf AQftBro 184

Inaccllcldea and
Funglcldca

FauHtHO ft Co 183

Kraft Plant Tonic Oo 183
LouisvllleTob'oo Oo 183

RoseMfgOo 183

Ryerson D C 183

Skaboura Dip Co.... 183

StootboffH A 172

Inanrano*
Florist f ire Ins Assn 183
FlorlatHaU Asa'n... 184

Jadoo
American Jadoo Co. 168
Jadoo Fibreft Liquid 183
Musliroom Spaivii
Faust H G ft Co.... 183

Seeds
American Rose Co.. 162

BeauUeu H 182

Beckert W 0 186

Blano A ft Oo 186

Buckbee H W 166

Bunyard H A 157

Burpee W A ft Co 157

Cluca8& Boddington

Oo 156

Cox Seed Co 157

Dreer Hy A ... U6, 182
Elliott Wm ft Sens.. 166

FarquharRobt 168

Henderson P ft Co.. 167

JennlngsEB 166

Joosten 0 H 167

Johnson ft Stokes... 167

McFaddcn EC 166

N T Mkt G Assn.... 167

Page Seed Oo 168

Plant Seed Co 166

Eawson WWft Co.. 166

Rice J B ft Oo 167

Roemer F 167

SchlllsrJL 167

Smith AW 166

Siebrecht 4 Son.... 181

SoltauC ft Oo 166

Storrs ft Harripon Oo 161
Stumpp ft Walter Oo 166
Tliorburn J M ft Co. 167

WeeberftDon 167

Westview Floral Co. 157

■Wants

Situations Wanted.. 177

Help Wanted 177

Mlioellftueoua 177

172

The Florists' Exchttnge.

rnsertlon will be given in this coVumn
to all communications jree from animus,
but the opinions expressed do not neces
aartly reflect our own.

Lilium Harrisii in Bermuda!

Editor FUtristti^ Excham/e.

In your issue of February 11, page
127, X Uud a few lines relative to tlie
above-named lily, presumably in answer
to some sensible replies made in your
issue of January 2S last, page 72. Tbe
writer, Mr. K. W. Clucas, seems to per-
sist in bis opinion that be is capable of
picking out sucb Lilium Uarrisii bulbs
SIM -are more or less affected by the lily
disease on their arrival in New iork
City! He even goes as far as to mention
the names of two of our principal
growers of this lilj-, who, as he says,
know good bulbs when they see them.
.\o doubt the gentlemen in (luestion are
able to decide, from personal experience,
if a bulb is a good or bad one from its
outside, appearance, but that anyone
can tell without the aid of a microscope
and the dissection of a bulb, whether or
not the bulb before the examiner is
affected by the " bulb mite," I do not
think possible.

1 agree with Mr. Clucas when he says
it does not take an expert to pick out
bulbs which are affected by the disease,
when the bulb is probably partly
decayed, or the base of such bulb is
entirely gone and the scales just holding-
together! This, I think, is a very easy
matter, only requiring a little care and
time for its accomplishment.

Further on, .Mr. (.'lucas informs us that
he is in possession of a letter from an
importer, offering a certain percentage
of clean stock of the I..ilium Harrisii.
The first ipiestiou that suggested Itself to
me was: How does this importer know
how many good or bad bulbs he is de-
livering? My second thought was, iu
case said im[)orter is in a position to
discover the number of good bulbs, free
from disease, why does he not offer nil
sound, healthy bulbs and charge a good
paying price for his selected, free-from-
disease stock and return the bad ones
whence they came? Not knowing the
writer of the letter iu question, I presume
he is one of the large Importers of these
bulbs, who has placed his contract for a
certain ((uantity with his Bermuda
grower, iu whom he has conhdence!
Said grower is honestly doing all he
can to suppress the disease in ^[uestion,
and bj' doing so through the winter
mouths, when the Lilium Uarrisii is in
full growth and vigor on the Island,
he, ,it about Easter or soon therenfter,
thinks he is able to figure on a certain
percentage of good bulbs, which opinion
he then conveys to the importer, who,
as above stated, has confidence in his
grower and offers the goods to his cus-
tomers witha certain guaranty. .Should
the importer's promise turn out wrong,
who is then the first one to make a com-
plaint and make deductions even if the
importer be entirely blameless?

At the end of Mr. (.'lucas' letter he in-
forms the readers of your valuable pa-
per that one of the most extensive
growers in ISermuda is in accord with
his views, printed in your issue of Janu-
ary 21 last, page .53. Mr. Clucas there
proposes, in the interest of consumers,
to have some official form of inspection
at the steamship landing on arrival of
the stock, which inspection, according
to his idea, t)ut not to mine, is a very
easy undertaking, and in case any dis-
eased bulbs are discovered, to return
them where they came from. How any
liermuda grower, in liis own interest
and in the interest of all concerned in
this matter, can acquiesce in this view is
more than I can understand. For he
(the liermuda grower) can just as easily
detect the bulbs, nhicli air diseased be-
fore shipping them to their destination,
and if this is the case, why do not the
Bermuda growers keep ail affected stock
in lieruiuda, and so save us in this coun-
try the trouble of dock insppction, the
dissatisfaction of our<-ustoinf'rs (grow-
ers) who go to the trouble anil expense
of getting their lilies and planting them,
with unsatisfactory results.

Allow nie to state right here, that
with my little experience at the horti-
cultur.al college of Cologne on the Rhine,
from which I graduated in 1877. ami
also through a period of over twenty
years in the horticultural business,
I am to-flay unable to discover with my
naked eye, the presence of the bulb mite

on a bulb, which, on the outside appears
sound. 1 agree with the pathologist,
Mr. A. T. Woods, of Washington, U. C,
that the lil.v trouble cannot be prevent-
ed by only adopting a single course of
treatment. To exterminate this disease
will require the united effort of not only
the growers in Bermuda, but also the
importers and consumers of this article
in the United .States and elsewhere.

According to my idea, there are about
six priuciijal points which, if carried
out, will certainly improve the future
condition of the Lilium Harrisii, namely :
One, never plant two successive years
on the same piece of ground ; two, never
use any but the heaithiestbulbsforprop-
agating: three, never cut the flower
stems, but let all the nourishment con-
tained in the tlowerstalk and the buds
go back to the bulbs and so strengthen
and increase their size; four, never lift
the bulbs up until the leaves and flower-
stalk have died back; five, never pack
an3' bulbs for an.v part of the globe un-
til they are well matured ; six, never,
(you importers iiiid gniwers) farce your
Bermuda grower to make too early a
delivery, which, in most cases, only
helps the disease.

F. W. O. SCHMITZ.

Jersey City, N. J.

Plant Nomenclature.

Editor Florists' Eschimge.

1 would respectfully suggest to origin-
ators of new varieties of plants, such as
carnations, roses, etc., that they select
for their products short, original names,
otherwise the titles will get maltreated
by the trade. For example. Bridesmaid
is in trade circles contracted to Maid.
Now I observe a new variety of rose is
coming out named Maid of Honor. That
will make two Maids in the market.

I would urge growers to take as a
pattern in the nomenclature of new
varieties the system adopted by yacht
owners, who always use short and well
sounding names. 1 see in j'our advertis-
ing columns a new carnation named
"Ulacier." That name is both original
and suggestive, as it conveys the idea
that the variety is a white one.

Florian.

The suggestion of our coriespondent is
an excellent one, and something we our-
selves have repeatedly urged. We were
pleased to note the improvement in this
direction in the nomenclatureof clirysan-
themums the past season, the majority
of the names applied to the new products
of our largest growers having been
short, original and euphonious. Our
carnation and rose growersare also fall-
ing in line, and getting away from the
confounding system of using titles that
have already been bestowed on plants
of a different class. Introducers are also
departing, slowly, from the habit of
naming their products after their pa-
trons, a system which, all Ihings con-
sidered, has not the virtue it is thought
by many to possess. For one patron
the compliment pleases it may disiilease
ten, and drive away llieir custom. We
fear, however, as already stated, that
recent developments will rather aggra-
vate the latter practice than otherwit^e,
though it is to be hoped the good sense
of those interested will step in and avert
the temptation. By all means, let tbe
aim be for short, expressive nomencla-
ture, with as few duplications as possi-
ble; and do not allow supposed advan-
tages in this connection to add to tbe
confusion tliat will, to a greater or less
extent, materialize, despite the exercise
of the greatest vigilance.

Narrowing down Varieties.

I have heard lately considerable talk
about the narrowing down of varieties
of roses, one iir two writers even claim-
ing that if a man would grow a house
of Morgan, .NiphetoB. etc., it would pay
well. Now, though I know the public Is
almost tired of Iteauty, Bride and Brides-
maid, still they aie the most called for,
and those whodid grow a few others are
gradually diwarding them; and until
we get souH'f liing better than the three
or four varieties now grown they will be
the ones upon which the growers will
depend. Penn.

The White Banksia as a Stock.

Editor FUirUt/i' Exchange.

In your issue of the 4th lust, we notice
F. A. Bailer recommends white Banksia
roses for grafting purposes. We have
had considerable experience with this
variety, and we can recommend it as
particularly valuable for this purpose.
It is easily handled, being absolutely
thorniess, while the root action Is very
strong. We think it far more satisfac-
tory than Mauettl stock.

ThB DingISE & CONARD Co.

Sterilized Soil for Seedling:s.

Edittyr Flori»i»' Exchange-

For the last three years I have been ex-
perimeming with sterilized soil in which
to grow violets, and am now growing the
new Imperial in soil thus treated, and
meeting with the most flattering success.
The result of this experiment led me to
try sterilized soil tor growing seedlings of
all kinds. I use a common wash-boiler,
pouring in about one gallon of water and
filling the boiler with properly sterilized
soil, all made ready tor the flats. I then
set it over a hot Ure, insert a thermom-
eter, and let the temperature rise to 31'2
degrees or over. I then let my soil cool,
put in flats, and sow the seeds. I have
found by this process that the small seed-
lings are almost entirely free from damp-
ing-ofl and, that no matter how many
weed seeds there may have been in the
soil, they are all killed and nothing but
the seeds you plant will germinate, and it
seems as if I get a much larger percent-
age to germinate, while, too, al-
most all that come up make thrifty plants.

I write this for the benefit ot my fellow
florists, and I think, after once using this
method, they will never plant another
seed in the greenhouse without putting it
in sterilized soil. Yours for the good ot
the craft.

W. L. MiNOB.

Brockton, Mass.

[Certainly the blooms of new Imperial
violet received from Mr. W. C. Minor, and
mentioned on page 14B, last issue, were a
revelation in violets. — Ed.]

Carnation the Marquis.

Editor Florists' Exchange,

I have read with pleasure C. P. Raw-
son's "Carnations Galore" and I am
particularly interested in his remarks
about " The Marquis." I have seen this
varietj' growing for the last three sea-
sons and I can fully substantiate all Mr.
Rawson has said of it. But Mr. Rawson
omitted to mention one of its remark-
able good qualities, and if I may be per-
mitted to use his style ot expression, I
will say it is the "keepiest" flower of
any variety with which I am acriuainted.
To illustrate this I herewithhand to you
a few flowers that were cut on the 4th
inst. and shipped to me the next day.
These blooms were placed on exhibition
before the New Jersey F'loricultural So-
ciety on the Gth inst., and awarded a
certificate of merit. I think you will
agree with me by saying they are ap
parently as fresh as the day they were
cut. [This is correct — Eu.]

This variety I understand is to be dis-
seminated in 1900. Anyone interested
in carnations will be well remunerated
by visiting Mr. Marquisee, Syracuse, N.
Y., and seeingitgrowing. In my oi)inion
when this carnation is put on the mar-
ket it will prove a winner.

F. L. Atki.\s.

Reader, this is .vo//r t-olunin. Let iih know
what you are doing. It will keep your aaine
before your lellow-crattHmeu an'ii Interest
many.

Holbrook, 3Ias8 — Frank White is planning
to build three yfreenhoiis p.

Pine Bush. N Y — Mm. F. T. Hnwell is cnn-
flned to her room sutf cling from an attack of
Id grippe.

. North Walea. Pa.— Charles Krenkip, Sr.,
lias purchased two greenhouses here, and will
rect two greenhijus-js.

Marbleliead, Mass.— Erwin Hayden recent-
ly made sonie iraprovementfl at his green-
houses, and put in a new heater.

SyracuHP, N. Y.— P. K. Qiiinlan, accompan-
ied hy his wife, is gone to the leland of Trini-
dHd. to look after his asphalt interests.

Colleg;e Point, N. Y.— Mrs. Mary Lurk, wife
of John Lurk, tlorist, died February ;i, after a
lingering illness. She was 54 years of age.

BTldgeport, Conn.— George Meillez, for-
merly a tiorist at Huntington, Mass., is now
floral designer and salesman for James Beach.

Lowall, Ma8».— Ata recent meeting of the
Board of Trade of this town, Harvey B.
Greene, of the Highland Conservatories, was
elected treasurer.

lUaucli Chunk, Pa.— August Voll's green-
houses, Mauch Chunk, were broken into lost
week and about $16 worth of plants destroyed
This is tbe fourth time this Winter the old
man has been robbed.

Haverhill, Mass.— C. H. Briggs, ol Boston,
a prutessional tlorist, has acceplea a position
with Pollard, the drugiilst, 130 Merrimack
street, where he will have charge of the Hoi al
department of ibe establishment.

Marlon, Ind— Gunner Teilmann, proprie-
tor of the Maple Heights Greenhouse, was seri-
ously burned in a gas explosion February 3.
He was in the act of lighting the gag under
the boilers. A defective mixer is assigned as
the cause.

Danville, III Frank B. Smith is making

arrangements to enlarge and improve his
greenhouses. They will he moved back from
1 heir present location and the ground now oc-
cupied will be laid oB in town lots. A large
packing shed will also be erected.

Burlington, \t.— Prof. Frank A. Waugh,
who has cnarge of the department of horticul-
ture at the University, has returned with his
family from several months at Cornell, where
he has been doing special work. He will re-
sume his work at the University shortly.

Jenklntown, Pa On Wednesday after-
noon, January il, tbe miiin steam pipe carry-
ing the steam from the boiler to the green-
houses ot A. Fareuwald bursted. Wllh the
help of his neighbors tbe damage was repaired
betore the houses were frozen and but little
damage was done.

THE EXPERIMENT STATIONS.

Fertiliz[NO Value of Street Sweepings,
by ProfeBSors Wiley aud Ewell.— Bulltliii 56,
Division ot Chemistry, Department of Agri-
culture, WashiDgton, D. C.

Osier Cdltdre, by John M. Simpson.— Bul-
letin 19, Division oC Forestry, Department of
Agriculture, Washington, D. C.

Flax Colture for Seei> and Fiber in
Europe and America, by Charles Richard
Dodge.— Report 10, Office of Fiber Investiga-
tions, Department of Agriculture, Washiug-
ton, D. C,

Corn Cultore in the South, by Professor
S. M. Tracy.— Farmers' Bulletin 81, Depart-
ment of Agriculture, Washington, D. C

Forage Plants and Forage Kesoorces of
the Gulf States.— A valuable report on this
subject prepared by Professor S. M. Tracy,
under the direction of the agrosto legist.
Bulletin 16, Department of Agriculture, Divi-
sion of Agrostology.

The Clinch Bug.— Bulletin 15, Division of
Entomology, Department of Agriculture. By
Professor Webster. Giving an account of the
probable origin and diffusion of this bug; its
habits and development, also preventive meas-
ures; and mention of the habits of an allied
European species.

Orchard Cultivation.— Bulletin B2, Agri-
cultural Experimental Station, University of
lUiDoifi, Urbana, III. Illustrated.

Fertility, Maintenance of: Fertilizers,
Field Experiments with.— Bulletin 94, Ohio
—Agricultural Experiment Station, Wooster,
Ohio.

Fertilizers, Commercial, Analyses of. by
ProtessorL. L. Van Slyke.— Bulletin 146. New
York Agricultural Experiment Station, Gen-
eva, N. r.

Tests of Strawberries, Raspberries,
Blackberries and Grapes.— Bulletin T6.
Purdue University, Agricultural Experiment
Station, Lafayette, Ind.

San Jose Scale, by H. P. Gould.—BuUetin
155. Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y.

Potato Ccltorb.— Bulletin 156. Same Sta-
tion ; also

The Grape Vine Flea Beetle, by Pro-
fessor M. V. Slingerland.— Bulletin 167. Same
Station.

From the Department of Agriculture,
Washington, D. C., we have received the fol-
lowing documents: Grain, Chick Pea, or Idaho
Pea, History of; Experiment Station work.
Farmer's Bulletin 84; Measuring tbe Forest
Crop Bulletin, 30, Division of Forestry.

Seventeenth annual Report, Ohio Agri-
cultural Experiment Station, Wooster, O.—
Containing circular as to the inspection of
nurseries in Ohio State.

The Hessian Fly in the United States.—
Bulletin 16. Division ot Entumo.ogy. Depari-
ment of Agricultuie, aiso MiecellaneouB Re-
sults ot the Division of Entomology.— Bulleiin
No. 18. Thirty Poisonous Plants ot the United
Stutes. Farmers' Bulletin No 8B. Department
of Agriculture, Washington, D. C.

Ttie Good StronsT Kind,

eoo. i»e>x« xoo iiom.

BAliE8 VVEK^H 500 I^BS.

H. A. Stoothoff, ;159 East 48Ui St., New York City

Februay 18, 1899.

XhE F=l-ORISTS' EXOHTTNGE.

173

Toronto.

The continued cold weather has Ijeeu
very hard on several of the smaller florists,
especially those whose houses are old and
badly constructed, while larger concerns
have been gettini^ away with their coal
piles at an extraordiuary ra e, the brisk
wind coining from the North pole blowing
good coal up the chimneys like so much
paper. The weather is still very cold but
old ' Prob" says warmer to-morrow, and
several of the boys said to day "that's the
best news we have heard for some time."

Business has been very good during the
week, all stock being quicKly cleared up.
An immense amount of bulbous stock has
been used, the scarcity of roses and carna-
tions making a way for it. Double daffo-
dils have not gone quite as well as in
former years, there being a good many of
the single varieties grown, and these fintl
favor with a great many of our people
which, I think, shows their good taste.
Some very fine valley and freesia are to be
seen in nearly all of our stores.

There has been an unusual amount of
funeral work done lately, and good white
stock has been very scarce. Tidy sent out
some extraordinary pieces. A pillow for
the funeral of a wholesale butcher was
adorned by a blue bull in the center, with
head down to tail erect. I suppose it
meant that the bull was happy to think
the butcher was dead.

The Horticultural Society.

The February meeting was held last
Tuesday. Mr. H. Lucas, the new presi-
dent, in the chair. It was decided to have
an orchid meeting next month, and Mr.
Godier will be asked to read a paper on
their cultivation. Mess s. G. Mills and
Thos. Manton were each presented by the
society with a handsome set of carvers for
the part they took in distributing the 'mum
plants donated by the society to the school
children la.st .Summer; the president, say-
ing that as ihey were both Englishmen
and to his knowledge fond of good roast
beef, he hoped they might always have
some to use the tools on.

Animal Uiinier Toronto G^& F. Ags'n.

This was held at Webb's, Februarys.
About sixty-five members and friends sat
down to as good a spread as we have ever
had. The tables were very handsomely
decorated, choice orchid plants and cut
flowers predominating it. Miller & Sons'
new carnation, "Lady Minto" and some
exceptionally fine, strong stem carnations,
I thiLk, from John Dunlop, together with
tulips, small fern-, etc., from Wm. Jay,
and many other plants also graced the
table. Many letters of regret at inability
to be present were received, that of Mr.
Kwing (the first dinner of the a.'-sociation
he has missed) was greeted with a hearty
cheer. The toast list was not long, the
speeches were mostly bright and to the

Coint, and all agreed that it was one of the
est affairs we have ever had.

Here and There.

Albert Hooley, forman at .John Dun-
lop's, is the happy father of another
daughter.

Wm. Hill, the Yo ge street florist, has
been in bed nearly two weeks, but is get-
ting around again.

I hear that .lohn Dunlop is off to Phila-
delphia to-day.

The next meeting of the G- & F. A. will
be a carnation meeting. Many new varie-
ties will be shown. Tiios. Manton.

Philadelpbia.

The recent seveie storm has been the
only topic under discussion; it is cKti-
mated that 25 inches of snuw has fallen
this month, about IT of this during the
week, everything being pructically
blocked for several days. It is yet too
early to give the list of cnsualties, as
many growers have not been heard from.
John A. Shellem is a heavy loser, three
of his bouses having collapsed from the
weight of snow piled on them, and losing
600 lilies, 300 arecas. and a whole houte
of carnations. Henry Alburger, Gray's
lane, was also a severe sufferer, being
practically frozen out. Many narrow
escapes are heard of, and nearly every
grower had all he could attend tf ;or
three days, for, besides the sn'^w, the
thermometer has been down fo 10 and
lli degrees below, and several nights to
3 and 4 degrees belov.

Carnations are *he scarcest of any
flower, the Chest'T County belt being yet
isolated. Roses have been plentiful. .Sev-
eral growers managed to get their
flowers t) fhecity; Edwin Lonsdale did
not miss a day, he sent his flowers in by
road on a ^-'eigb.

'I'ht severe weather has kept many
from attending the Carnation Conven-
tion but, BO far, local men are scarcer
than visitors from a distance. The exhi-
bition is a success in spite of the many
difliculties which those from a distance
expeiiene . David Rust.

Orangfe, N. J.

The regular meeting of the New .Tersey
Floricultural .Society was held Monday,
February (J. Mr. C. W. Ward, who was
to have talked on the carnation was in-
disposed, and the subject was taken up
by the members generally. John N. May
gave an account of his general treat-
ment. He laid great stress upon the need
of proper ventilation, stating that he
changed the atmosphere at least once a
day. Warming the house, and then sub-
jecting it to a chill was productive of
disease. More injury was done to plants
by over-feeding than starvation. Mr.
May believed that stem rot resulted from
too much humus being jireseut in' the
soil, and too much moisture, and not
from over propagation. A short discus-
sion upon grafted roses followed, and
was taken part in by F. L. Atkins, Mr.
May and Dr. Kitchen. It was thought
a correct comparison could only be made
by growing own root roses and grafted
stock side by side

The judges, A. D. Rose and J. W. With-
ers, recommended certificates to carna-
tion The Marquis, from L. Marquisee,
Syracuse, N. Y., and to carnation Olym-
pia exhibited by Mr. May. Dr. Kitchen
showed samples of his new insecticide
" Fumatine." The carnation discussion
will be continued next meeting night,
when it is expected Mr. Ward will be
present.

Paterson, N. J.

McCornac & Co., successors to the
late H. E. Chitty.bave rented their Main
street store and hereafter will conduct
their Horist business from their green-
houses.

Young Bros, have given up their
Broadway store.

Van Vorhees & Smith recently turned
out a floral casket cover that was a
handsome piece of workmanship. The
principal flowers used weie roses, carna-
tions and orchids.

Asparagus Pluiriosus

Fiue stock, 'i in. $6 per

luci; nu 111, $< per lllO; 3 in.
$10 pel 1 (I; 4 in. S15 per 100.

A. S. MAC BEAN,
LAKEWOOD. - ■ NEW JERSEY.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

LILY OF THE VALLEY

FOR EASTER FLOWERING.

We (.ffer a limited quantity of HIGH liRADE PIPS which have hei n in culd storage
for over two moutli:! miU itie iiiiw in due cuniiiliuii tor ICASXER EORClBiG.

Cases containing 2,500 Best Hamburg Pips,
Cases containing 2 000 Best Berlin Pips,
Cases containing 1,000 Peerless Brai d Pips,

$25.00
24.00
14.00

ORDER EARLY, WE CAN SHIP ON 2 HOURS' NOTICE.

HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

BOOTED COTTIIIGS iSES] BOSES!!

strong cool grown stock, ready
for snipment at once

Bride and Bridesmaid

7.5 cts. per 100 ; $12. .50 per 1000.

L. L. MAY & CO., St. Paul, Minn.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writlnv

Now is the time to select your
stock for next season's flower-
ing. I have just the class of
goods you want, in all the best

new and standard varieties

Let me know your wants.

JOHN N. MAY, Summit, N. J.

Mentinn th» Florlats' Rxchange wh**n wrlllng

T

Fine Young Plants, From 21/2 Inch Pots.

FOLLOWING LIST, $2.50 Per rOO; $20.00 Per lOOO.

Plnli Ranililer

AKrrlppjiia

M. niitrle Menrlette

Co«|uetle €le Lyon

Mar<|. de Viviens

Queen's Scarlet

DiiclieNs.s de Brabant

l»urple ctiina

Catharine Mermet

PlnU Soupert

lUnie. "Welclie

Clotliilde Soupert

Media

Mnie. F, Krug;er

Hiupress of cblna

'Wlilte Rambler
Marie Van Moutte
Mine. F:ii Lambert
Loui!« I>biUlpe
J. H. Varrone
Marie Lambert
Andre Nclmariz
PrinceMH saifan
Mme. JoH. Scb'wartx
Bon »«llene
Marie Oulllot
Prairie Queen
Meteor
vellow Soupert

Vellow Rambler

Cc»mt. Frisfneuse

Xennewsee Helle

Cbromatella

LuculluH

Mme. Pernet Ducher

ivicliurjana

Safraiio

ClimbinK \Vbite Pet

Mar'% ^^'ashlit]j;ton

Baltimore Belle

Triunipb Periiet Pere

Mrs. UeOraii^-

Htoile de Lyon

FOLLOWING LIST, $2.75 Per 100; $25. OO Per lOOO.

Golden Gate

Marecbal Niel

Bride

BrideHtnald

Xlie Queen

ClInibJnK Malmaison

Beaute inconslant
ClinibinKT "Wootton
striped Malmaison
Vis. KolUestone
IHR. Spruiit
Mme. Cufeiii

C, P.Victoria

Papa Gontler

Herniosa

Raiiibo^v

Pink l,a France

FOLLOWING LIST, $3.0O Per lOO; $3O.0O Per I COO.

^Vtilte I,a Krance

Red l^a Krance

Perle des Jardlns

Sunset

Souv. de Nalnialson

Clitubintt: meteor

Kaiserin
Mnie. Plantier
Ctiristine de Moue
Souv. de l^ootton
Mrs. P. Morgan

mme- Hosle
Couc|. des Blanches
Pierre Guillot
:Miplietos
CllniljlnK^ Nlplsetos

FOLLOWING LIST, $4.00 Per

Crimson Rambler
maman Cocbet

Oloire de Dijon
President Carnot

00; $35. OO Per lOCO.

Marie Baumann

FOLLOWING, from 3 inch Pots, $4.00 Per (OO.

Climbinjj; '^'ootton
^Vtalte Rambler

Vellow Rambler PinU Rambler

Climbing Malniaison CIlmbinK Wbil

K Wbite Pet

FLOWERING BEGONIAS

$2.00 Per 100. S3. 50 Per IOC.

ArK^ntea Outtata Robusta President Caritot

B. chateanroclier i^atidersoni Ferd. de Lesseps

Alba Perfecta Hybrida Mlltiflora Rubra

pink Krfordl IWIiite FZrfordi Vernon

Feastl Parylfolla
Speculata

GERANIUMS

HetlieranIKe, the standard srarlet tmlilcr I Other Standard Varieties ..$3.50 a 100

at The National Military Home,$2.00per 100; Ivy Oeraniums SSOalOO

$]x.OU per 1000. I Mountain of i^no-w 2.60al00

CnCIITCn ftCDAIIIIIIIC Rose, Balm.IXutmeK $2.<0perl00

ObCn I CU UCnillllUInd Lemon Ceranlum 3.00 per 100

GHRYSANTHEMUMS

S2>oo per xoo;

lOOO.

SiS.oo per

MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS

Per 100

VIncas $2 60

Keinon Verbenas 3 60

Weeplii)f l.antana 3 60

V arte (fitted Dewdrop ^ oO

Pelargoniums 4 0 >

Hibiscus Cooperil 3 00

Pilea, I wf» kiiiLis ^ liO

Clematis Klammula ^60

A but I Ions, assnrtert. ihree inch potB... 4 00

Hansevlera i^eylanica 3 00

Mexican Peperomla 3 00

Honeysuckles, Hiilt'6 Japan and

Jupuii Vitriftjated 2 00

Per ino

StrobilantbesDyer $2 50

Coleus, ten varieties 2 00

FuclisiaSt in varieiy ^60

Heliotropes, in five varieties 3 60

A^reratum, white and blue 2 UO

Marjfuerltes, new white and jellow.. 2 60

Cupbea 2 lio

Mexican Primrose 2)0

Petunias 2 00

Salvias 2 CO

Moonvines 2 50

Alttiernantbera, three kindt*. 1 61)

All above stock, unless specifled, f lora 2>^ inch pots.
CASH WITU ORDER

THE NATIONAL PLANT CO. "^oT-Tr-

Mention the Florlata* Exchange when writing.

174

The F'LORisxs' Exchange.

HINTS and HELPS.

Bottom-heat as an aid to rapid root
formation is not sutticieutly taken advan-
tage of in the raising of many plants, es-
pecially those from tropical countries.
Let us take a batch of palms or dracienas,
pot them in froru three to five-inch pots
and stand on benches constructed with a
view to give bottom-heat and have the
bench covered with a layer of sand or
ashes. Take another batch of plants and
have the pots standing to the rims in co-
coanut fiber or some other equally porous
material; if the watering be judiciously
done, the temperature of the soil in those
plunged will vary less in the twenty-four
hours than where air circulates between
the pots. The sudden changes of temper-
ature to the growing roots nearest the pot,
and the varying e.^tremes of moisture con-
ditions, all point to the plunging process
as being the most desirable.

SeecLs, as soon as germinated, as a rule,
should not be kept in a shaded place, as
then they are apt to get "drawn," that is,
too much length between the soil and the
seed-leaves. Most seedlings will stand all
the sun they can get at this season. Phlox
Drummoudii, and others of a like nature,
will do well in a cool house ; Madagascar
viucas, cannas, muas and others of that
ilk, ned more heat. Among herbaceous
perennials some delphiniums, after ger-
minating, will look as if they were very
much drawn, no matter what position has
been occupied by them, this is their na-
ture, the stems of the seed leaves are
united for their entire length ; further de-
velopment of growth takes place near the
surface of the soil instead of between the
blades of the seed leaves.

Echoveria nietallica, among service-
able flowering plants at this season, takes
a prominent place. It is a plant which is
attractive either in or out of bloom, and
its cultivation is un ttteuded by any seri
ous dilliculties. When done blooming,
which will be in a short time, its propaga-
tion may be gone about as follows : Take
off the top of the main growth with as
much stem attached as will enable it,
when rooted, to go two or three inches
into the soil ; to root them, take as many
four-inch pots as there are tops, stand
them on the bench, put a little moss in
the bottoms, and then place a cutting in
each, this will cause the cut part to callus
over without the danger of rotting. In a
short time the stems will give out hair-
like roots and, when these are from one-
half to three-quarters of an inch long, the
cuttings may be potted, using soil on the
dry side, and kept rather dry until the
plants have made roots enough to demand
water. On the old stumps rosettes of
leaves will form, which in time may be
taken off and potted.

Cyclamens. — By this time the cycla-
men seed sown during the last months of
the year will have germinated and the
plantlets attained a size which will allow
of being pricked off. In pricking off the
seedlings into bo.ves the danger of failure
is greater than when each seedling is put
directly into a thumb pot. When in pots
of this size an etiual state of moisture will
be maintained if the pots are plunged
nearly to the rims in cocoanut liber.
Water should be given through a very
fine rose, held clo.se to the plants, so that
the surface soil may be kept perfectly po-
rous. An intermediate house is safest for
the seedlings at this season, and a position
near the glass is necessary.

Fancy Leaved Caladiums.— The first

batch of caladiums may now be started.
The tubers should first be gone over care-
fully and any which show signs of rotting
on the bottoms should have the decayed
part cut or scraped off and dusted with
powdered charcoal. The under part of a
caladium tuber, after it has reached a cer-
tain size, is more or less in a state of decay,
but, sometimes through being k pt too wet,
too dry, or in too cold a place, this natural
decay is hastened by rot which, if not
checked, will kill the root in a short time.
The white succulent roots start from the
top part or neck of the tuber, near the
base of the leaf-bud, so this part must be
covered and kept in an evenly moist state
to start them into growth. I find the best
conditions under which to start growth to
be as follows: Take a carrying bo.\ three
inches deep, put half an inch of moss in
the bottom, put in the bulbs close enough
together so that at least h.alf ilie space
will be occupied, then cover with moss to
the top of the bo.\. I lave the moss chopped
so that the particles will fall easily from
the roots previous to potting. This opera-
tion may best be done when the roots are
from one to two inches long. A good soil

for the first potting should consist largely |
of leaf-mould, giving stronger soil at sub-
sequent shiflings.

Synadenlum Grantii roots so easili'
that 1 was induced to put out some un-
rooted,cuttings in the open ground last
Si-)riug,"iu a bed, along with some other
bedding material. It has proved a most
accommodating bedder. By merely
sticking pieces about eight inches long in
the soil, It takes root quickly and makes
a capital display for the balance of the
season. It is a very compact growing
euphoiblaceous plant, with bright green
foliage, bearing no flowers in a Binall
state, and those which come on mature
plants do not have much to recommend
them. (i. W. O.

BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS.

Cannas. — if good-sized plants of these
are wanted by planting time, it would
be well to start them now. If large
quantities are grown the best plan is to
uevote a bench to them, using any ordi-
nary soil. Some growers diviue the
clumps into single crowns before start-
ing, others leaving the clumps entire and
separate after growth has been made.
If it is desired to increase stock as much
as possible, the best plan would be to
put in the entire clump without pulling
off any of the crowns. Have a few
inches of soil ou the bench, place the
cannas in rows, close together, keeping-
varieties separate; then cover with soil,
working it between the bulbs gently
with the lingers. Do not cover deep, if
the crowns are just insightaftersmooth-
ing oft the surface they will be all right.
•iive water the first time in suflicient
quantity to wet the soil clear through,
after this water only as the soil becomes
dry. As soon as the growths are large
enough to handle, they should then be
separated and potted.

Caladhjm Esculentu.m needs more
bottom heat than the cauna in order to
start it, and should have a different
treatment altogether. Probably the
best method Is to plant the bulbs close
together in shallow boxes, using sand
instead of soil. Place pieces of wood 2x4:
across the hot water pipes underneath
a bench, and on these pieces place the
boxes. Water twice a day if necessary,
as the roots must be kept moist while in
this warm situation. As soon as they
show signs of growth pot them up and
place in a full light.

Cyclamens that were pricked into
shallow boxes will soon be large enough
to be potted now. In potting use leaf
soil and sand only and do not over-pot,
that is, do notput a plantinai-inch pot
if it willgocomfortably intoa 'S-iuchone.
Keep the plants near the glass and
water carefully with the watering pot,
giving each plant water just when it is
needed. If watering is done with the
hose-pipe some plants are sure to get
more than they need. The cyclamen
very soon resents over-watering, hence
we advise using the watering pot only.

Cuttings of Cubyhantiiemu.ms in-
tended for specimen pot plants should
be in now. Fair sized plants cannot
very well be obtained it propagated
later. Those intended for planting on
benches and growing to single flowers
will be satisfactory it rooted a month
later than now.

Palms that have not been potted or
looked over this Winter should now
be taken care of. For these, clean
washed pots only should be used. Make
the shifts as small as possible; one can-
not be too particular about the drain-
age. .\tter potting have every plant
sponged and cleaned and all scale
rubbed oft. This operation, if done
thoroughly now, will keep these plants
in a healthy condition tor a long time.

New London, Conn.— "The greatest
achievement in our trade journalism,"
remarked .lohn iSpaulding, who was at
the time of my visit IciHurcly perusing
the contents of the birthday number of
the Exchange. " Who would have pre-
dicted such results, and I hope to see
even greater in the progress of events."
The sparkle of the grand old veteran's
eyes and keen perception of humor is re-
freshing to note. And, as at Christmas
he passed the eUhty-fourth milestone of
his long tramp, I echo the sentimeuts of
a host of friends in wishing that Time
may be equally as generous with him in
the future as it has been in the past.

Pawtncket, R. 1.— Alex. Miller, find-
ing Kaiaerln so profltable a Summer
rose, is now planting an additional
house with this variety and Caruot,to be
grown In solid beds. His grafted stock
has done remarkably well, showing a
decided increase in the season's yield.

The experience of Farquhnr Macrae is
just the reverse. Stock grown on own
roots has done Ijetter and of the latter,
plants that were carried over have yielded
more satisfactorily than those newly
planted.

W. B. Hazard says he will stick to the
grafted method while the crops he now
gathers continue to corneas they have
done since he adopted it.

.S. J. Iteuter is also an enthusiastic con-
vert and from what I learn of those who
visited him a few days back, more glass
is going up for this purpose. A delega-
tion of twelve of Providence growers
made a trip to Mr. Iteuter's place, at
Westerly, and while that gentleman was
taken by surprise the visitors were made
quite at home by mine host Keuter and
his gude wife. After partaking o( a
bountiful repast, Farquhar Macrae, as
spokesman for the party, returned
thanks. Messrs. Miller and Uenoiegave
an exhibition of their vocal powers and
Will Hazard described the new Kesurrec-
tion plant, the agency for which has
been ottered, among others, .lohnny
Wood, who has introduced several new
plants into Providence. .Should this
plant fulfill the description given it by its
introducer in Texas, It is certainly a
wonderful thing.

A stroll through the houses of Mr.
Keuter showed White Cloud to be the
carnation par excellence here, although
other kinds were looking almost equally
as well.

F. Macrae has a crop of Evelina, E. G.
Hill and Eldorado, as fine as one could
wish to see, particularly Eldorado, which
is just grand. This term can also be ap-
plied to Mrs. Bradt, McGowan, Scott and
Ciold Nugget grown by W. li. Hazard.
I^^velina is badly troubled with stem rot
in thissection. .lohn Macrae has a sorry
looking lot of plants of this kind, while
(renesee is looking fine and yielding very
satisfactorily. Violets are not so good
as they could be.

Lilies will be all right with the ma-
jority for Easter. T. O'(,'onnor has a
Bne lot worthy of special mention. Har-
risii can be depended upon but .Tapan
longiflorum will, with the majority, be
too late. The percentage of disease is
variable and must be traced to various
causes.

George Johnson is one of the first to
profit by the I.iawson carnation boom,
having a commission to procure a sup-
ply from Boston and to see there is no
mistake. He is to go personally to pur-
chase the blooms.

Central Falls, R. 1.— G. T. Earle has
made a big improvement to his snug
place by the addition of a handsome
office and workroom. Funeral work has
kept him very busy. One piece, repre-
senting a locomotive and tender, five feet
in length, made with natural Howcrs,
was the subject of much praise.

Holyoke, Mass.— E. H. Howland is
adding to his stock of orchids. There Is
a good demand for the blooms. .Some
handsome spikes of Lielia aneeps and L.
anceps delicata are to be seen ; also cat-
tieyas and eielogynes. This is a lad with
Mr. Howland and a profitable one. It
is not often one sees a house of roses
grown with such success as is one here—
Perleupon the lower. Bride, Bridesmaid
and Wootton, each bed raised above the
other in the order named, do splendidly,
and are the ptide of the grower, Harry
Sinclair.

Springfield, Mass.— Mark Aitken has
accomplished much this season with his
recently acquired plant, with the aid of
his able grower, Frank Burfitt. Next
season will see even better results.

W. Schlatter & Son are doing a nice
business. They are working up a good
stock.

New Orleans.— The Commissioners of
Audubon Park havefavorably considered
the plan of reconstruction submitted by
Messrs. Olmsted, the well known land"-
seape architects. This will include the
adorning of the entrance and frontage
upon St. Charles avenue, of between
three and four hundred specimen palms
ranging in height from eight to ten feet.
These were selected by the capable Park
Superintendent, Jules Fonta, when re-
cently in California. M. I'onta, wlio,
by the way, was the introducer of the
Ficus repens, which is to the Crescent
City what the Boston ivy Is to the, City
of Culture, leaves shortly tor Europe and

will visit the gardens of Paris and Ver-
sailles during an.exteuded tour. ,_

In Horticultural Hall I noted a .fine
bank of Cestrumnocturnum, which, with
its long sprays of ivory cotal-shaped
berries, is a beautiful thing. Close by
was the scarlet Pavonia striatifolia and
Passiflora princeps.

Christopher Hoist possesses the best
grown plants of Phal.TUopsis amabilis
and P. Schllleriana, Cattleya Triana;
and crypripediums it was my pleasure
to see in the sunny .South. Evidence of
care upon the gems from the Philippines
was especiallj' noticeable. The wood-
louse is a great enemy of the phatenop-
sis.

Harry Papworth, by disposing of his
large specimen palms, has been enabled
to give room to the smaller and equally
rare collection. He proposes going ex-
tensively into the raising of trauiecucum-
bers for the northern markets.

As evidence of the mild season I noted
In the grounds of Mrs. Whitney cannas
sprouting up.

George Thomas is justly proud of the
magnificent specimen of Washiugtonia
filifera, the finest in this cit.v of palms.

The City Park intendserecting a range
of houses in the near future and has
acquired land for that purpose.

Charlotte, N. C— E. J. Bush reports
a very busy holiday season.

Raleigh, N. C— Henry Stelnmetz re-
ports a busy time since the holidays,
chiefly with funeral work. Flowers are
scarce, owing to heavy cutting (luring
the holidays. He has a promising stock
for Spring sales.

Professor Massey is experimenting
with Lilium Harrisil, having planted a
field with this bulb. Further leports
ater.

Hartford, Conn.— Geo. S. Osborn has
almost recovered from a severe illness
and is most optimistic as to the future.
He tells me the only creditor he has ou
his books is a lady customer who pur-
chased a specimen fern that was well
sprinkled with mealy bug (for which he
was not altogether responsible). He
made the fatal error of trying to con
vinee her it was a new species of fern
spore; she replied by requesting him to
charge the plant and he has not yet re-
ceived payment.

Speaking of credits, members of the
craft, particularly in the small towns,
blame the telephone as being largely re-
sponsible for a system of charging which
hitherto was unknown, and in most
cases the amounts are picayunish.

Mr. Osborn does a flourishing business
and grows flue stock. Violets seem to
be far behind the usual standard all
through this section this season.

New Haven, Conn.— The seed depart-
ment of Kobert Veitch & Sons is kept
rushing just now. Mr. Veitch, Jr., pre-
dicts one of the best seasons seen tor
many years. Our brethren in Philadel-
phia are talking in a similar strain. ,S.
H. Moore leports a tiptop business
throughout, fully 25 percent, better than
hitherto. Smith T. Bradley experienced
a phenomenal demand for cut floweis
and blooming plants, both of which he
had in excellentsupply. John Doughty,
gardener to J. E. Hubinger, Esq.,
achieved a grand success with the Frank
Hardy chrysanthemum and intends
growing it more extensively next season.
I noted some splendid blooms of carna-
tions, Bradt, White Cloud, Mrs. Jas. Dean
and Outcast.

Wallingford, Conn. — G. H. Itowden
has a pretty stock in readiness and in
course of preparation tor .Spring open-
ing. Business is good with him.

Fall River, Mass.— Chattcrton War-
burton had a close call a few nights re-
cently, caused by an explosion of coal
gas while attending the fires. As it was
the hair was entirely burned from off his
face, but fortunately, by instinctively
shutting the eyes they escaped injury.
He hopes to be at the carnation meet-
ing, with perhaps a fine seedling of his
own. Mr. Warburton, Sr., is making a
tour of the globe. Last reports left him
in the land of the kentia.

George Smith reports a very healthy
state of things. Ihe milling in. liiHtiy is
now flourishing, so all are benefited in
consequence.

Frank Buflinton sees a prosperous
time ahead, and being one of our most
observant craftsmen his predictions carrv
weight.

Waverley, Mass.— W. W. Edgar has
one of the flnest stocks of Easter plants
in the vicinity of Boston. W. M.

February IS, 1899. '

The I=i-Orists' Exchange.

175

-" .«r — l^ri~^~ Order direct. We

have no agi-nts in Boston. First quality
HARDY CUT FERNS, f l.im per XOOO. Galas Leaves.
Bronze, Green or Assorted, $1.00 per KXK). Laurel
Festooning, $5.iH"iiicr 100 yards. All orders by wire or
mail promptly lllk-d.

CROWL FERN CO., "ir^iC Boston, Mass.

M»ntlnn the riorlstii' Exchange when wrttlng.

STRHWBERfiY PLBVTS

Forty varieties, stronK healthy young plants,
packed free of charge, to carry safely.

'^20,000 Miller Ked Raspberry* very low.
All other small Fruit Plants, Vlnep, etc.

Peach and other Fruit Trees of Qrst quality
and low prices. For Price List send to
CHA.S. BI^ACK, Hls:titStO'wn, ?(. J.
Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

UUU CUTTINGS FOR iPuiUU

lim DOUBLE RED- best mixed |1.<»'

100 MRS. S. A. NUTT, bestdarkred 1.25

100 MRS. E. A. HILL, single salmon 1.25

125I»OUTiLE WHITE, best sorts mixed 1.25

75 SINGLE GEN. GRANT, scarlet 75

$5.50
These are strong top cuttings well rooted. The 500

for $5.00.

Cinerarias.— Strong [ilants, 3 in. pots, $3.00 per 100.

(■eraniutii PlBntn. Double White, Single Red and
Double Red, 2!-i lo. pot*, $2.*.>0 per 100.

D. WM. BRAINARD, Florist.

Greenhouses Pease St. THOMPSONVILLE, CONN.

Mention the Florleta' Exchange when writing.

CLEMATIS

From 2li and 3 inch pots.

Per 100.

Lawsoniana and Ramona, lavender, $0 00
Henry, Mrs. Howard Wyse. white, 6 00
Duchess of Edinburg, double white, 7 00
Lord Neville, President and Gypsy

Queen, purple 6 00

Paniculata, small white 5 50

The plants quotedabove are well established
with a foot or more of wood and are ready for
repotting into 5-incli pots.

JOHN WALZ, Rochester, N.Y.

Ill Cutler Ituildlnjf.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

GERANIUMS ist

new. some
40 varieties, partly our selection, rooted cuttings,
$10.00 per 1000; a few replanted left, $1.35 per 100.

Pfll niC Verschurfeltll and Golden Bedder. $C.OO
UUI-tUO per loOU. fancy leaved, 25 vars., superb
bright colors, $6.00 per 1000.

REPLANTED STOCK Svare.'lSper^lOOo!

iSt'miiiia \ ernoii and Erfordii, 8 colors, $1.75
per 100. I'ctuuia, Double Veteran. frlDgeu, Im-
niense biouui, white and rose, half dwarf, $2.50 per
100. PauHieH. our select strain, 80 cts. per UO.
Heliotrope. 2 best dark, Sscarlet Sage, 2 best
early blooming, $1.25 per 100.

IIERR*S STAR PHLOX (Cuspldata), large
blooms, fluest colors, a greatly Improved strain,
seed, ^s oz., 25c. Any quantity of plants by express
at quoted rates. ^TCASH PLEASE.
Plants added for discount. Write for list of stock.

DANIEL K. HERR, Lancaster, Pa.

M*nt1nn the Flortsta' Bxrhanff* when writing.

ROOTED CUTTINGS

Low Prices lor Cash- Transplanted in Soil.

CarnaliouH, Scotland McGowan, $1.00 per 100;
$7.50 per 1000. PiichHinH, double and single, named ;
Lobelia, C. P. Gem; Salvia, Bonfire and Spleu-
dens; Paris J>aiHieM. yellow and white, giant;
Heliotrope, in vars.; <;lerlioina Variegata.
each, $1.00 per 100; AKeratiitii. dwarf white and
dwarf blue, 60 cts. per lUO; Princess Paulina, splendid
novelty, blue and white In same flower, fine for bed-
ding, $2.00 per 100.

Dl AMTC Cyclanieu Persicuin Kigauteain,
rLMn I O $2.50 per 100, by mail; $:JO.O0 per 1(X)0,
by express. No common stock this, but the genuine
article. Strong plants In 3}^ Inch pots. In bud. $7.00
per 100. Dracieiia IiiiliviHa, flue plants, 4 Inch
pots, $5.00 per 100 ; 3 Inch pota. $3.()0 per lOO.

Geraniums, Double sorts, 2 In. pots, $1.5ii per lOO

RiKlbeckia. <iol<len Glow, $2.00perl00.
; ('ori'OpnlH. llarveMt lUouu, $1.00 per 100.

Otalicite OraiigeH. 4 In. pots, $10.00 per 100.

E. FRYER, St^v'Tou^'w"!! Brooklyn, H.Y.

Mention the PIorlstB' Exchange when writing.

10,000 NEW CHRYSANTHEMUMS

WHITE GLORY OF THE PACIFIC.

Early pure white, a grand large flower, and strong robust grower. Originated here
on my place. Flowers were sold last Fall in quantities at 34th St. Market.

Ready March 1st. 35c. each ; $3 per doz.; $20 per 100.

CHAS. J. MARC, Woodside, Queens Co., NEW YORK.

Mention the Florists' Sxchange when writing.

A Run on Cannas.

Carnations.

One to three eyes,
Btrorg, euch vare.
as Queen Char-
lotte. UendersoD,
P"'lorence VaiiBhaii. Italia, Austria, America. Eean-
daie, Berat, etc. $2.00 per UO. Special rate per 1000.
Healthy cuttings from soil,
McGowan. Scott, Eldorado, $1
per lOO; $T.0u per 1000 Flora
Hill and Daybreak, $L50 per
100; $10 per 1000. Send me a list of your wants to be
priced on other stock. RICHARD INSAI.L.,
Lock Box 614, West Moorestown, N. J., near Phlla

Mention th» Florlsta'

ExchaJUf when writing

ROOXED CVXXII^GS.

('oleuH. Golden Bedder and Verschaffeltli, 75 cts.

per UNI; $r..on I'er lOOc.
Altei-nunihcraH. Four varieties, 60 cts. per 100.
Siiiilax Seedlings. Good strong roots, 35 cts. per

100; $3.(N) jier lOlKl.
(wi-rnuiiiiii CiittiiigH. Double Grant, La Favorite,

Pollock and otliers. $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per lOtX).
ColeiiH. Golden Bedder and Verschaffeltil,2!«; In. pots,

strong plants, full of cuttings, $2.50 per 100; $22.00 per

IciiO; also Mixed Coleiis, our selection, $18.00 per 1000.
Double (irant <ieraniums. 3 In. pots, extra fine,

$i.<"iper 10*'; $35.0iM'er imti).
Sinilax. 2f4inch iiois. good and strong, $5.00 per 1000
Address S. I. 3 ABT ,M^., Bos 2ii HackettfttoTS. N. J[

SPECIAL OFFER FOR TWO WEEKS

The plant shown
above measured i8
inches across.

^^isEIS^f^S^'

AZALEA INDICA

For Easter Forcing,

We offer a very fine lot of Azaleas, comprising the most distinct and best varieties in
cultivation, emhrncinp all shades of crimson, white, pink and rose color. They are shapely
specimens, well " headed,'' double and single flowered, and will make splendid plants for Easter
decoration. It is almost impossible to ship Azaleas when in bloom and have them arrive in good
condition, hence the necessity of procuring them in advance before the buds open.

Order Karly. Mote the sizes.

PRICHS OF AZALHAS.

Per do7. Per UO

s lo 10 iiicli heads, established plants, iii pots $3 .")0 ^'2.'i 00

10 to 12 " ** '* " 4 .>o nr* 00

VI to U

7 00 55 00

PETER HENDERSON & CO.,

35 & 37 Gortlandt St., New York.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. _____^

2^ In. Stock.

Geraniumsi /.onale, assorted $2.00 per lOO

BlBniarcli,$3.C0per 100; Hose.... 2.10

FeverffW 2.00 "

ColeuH, fine assortment 1.60 **

Petautaitt Double, Dreer'e strain 2.50 "

Salvia. Kobald 2.00 "

TerbeneMt assorted 2.00 "

White Daiples $2 50 per 100

Feras, Pterls Longlfnlla 2.00

Cyrtomium Falcatum 2.i0 "

LantnonH, assorted .. .^.Oii *'

Boston Fern» 4.(jO "

ROOTED CUTTINGS*.
Petunias. Double, Dreer's... .$1.(0 per 100. prepaid.

READ THIS AND LET U8 HEAK FROM YOD.

Our Geraniums are grown in fiats and
in soli, our selection, $1.60 per 100; $12.U0 per
1000. Mme. Salleroi, in flats, the same, and
same price. Kose Geraniums. $2.00 per 100.

A few thousand of 8. A. Nutt. E. G. Hill.
Beaute Poltevine, La Favorite, in 2 in. pots, at
820.00 per 1000. Happy Thought, and Kose
Geraniums, 2]^ in. pots, j[3 00 per 100.

Glaiit Alyssunit 2Vo in. pots, $3.00 per
100 ; rooted cuttings, $1.00 per ICO.

Asreratuni, blue and white, 60 cts. per 100 ;
$5.00 perli'Ou

Fuclislas, standard sorts, $1.50 per 100;
$13 00 per lUOO; 2)^ in. pots, $3.00 per 100.

Keverfe-w, Little Gem, from flats, $1.25
per 1110; $10 00 per IdOO.

Double Petunias. $1.50 per iro.

Salvia* Splendens and Bedman. $1 per 100.

Heliotrope* 6 varieties, $1.00 per 100;
$9.CI0 per lOOU.

Vlncas, var., cuttings, $1 25 per 100. 4 in.
stock, fine, $8.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000.

Coleus, ail the best varieties, Verschaf-
feltii and Queen, 75 cts. per 100; $6.00 per 1000.
Coleus in variety, 60 cts. per UlO ; $5.00 per 1000.

The ahovp are rooted cuttings except where
noted. ^^Cash must accompany all orders.

J.E.FELTHOUSEN.Schenectady.N.Y.

Mention the FlorlstB* Exchange when writing.

FUCHSIAS

Little Beauty $5.00

Lord Byron 5.00

Storm King 3.00

BEGO?(IA REX. Best var., extra

stronif 4.00

HELIOTROPE. Mme. Bruant. One
of the ttuest tor market. Always in

bloom 4.00

All plants out of 2Vd in. pots, ready for

shifting. {^"€ASH WITH OKDER.

F. BRITENBAUGH & BRO.,

Bennett P. O. Allegheny Co.. Pa.

Mention th» Florlita' Bxch>ng» when writing.

ITICI lUniPl Flue shapely plants, full of butis, all
AtLLi IHUluA theltest varieties. 10 to 12 In.. $3.50
per doz. ; 14 to ir> In., $7.0i.» per doz.
IIUOICC ^^'^ have an Immense stock and can fill
rAilulCu ail orders at once, very bushy plants,
t-Towu in cold houses, from the bestspcd to be obtained,
toiiipos'ed as follows, Bugiiot, Casslcr, Odler and Tri-
mardi^au, W ctS. per UNI ; $4.00 per 1000.
UCDDCmC MAMMOTH, free from rust, 70 cts.
VtnDtHAd per lai ; $5.00 per lOiMi.

PCDlUlilllC S. A. Nutt. La Favorite. E. G. Hill,
UuliBniUinO Gen. Grant, and a tine deep pink. 2^
inch $[.75 per m ; 3 inch, $2.5i> per lOD.

Fuchsias. Black Prince, rooted cuttings. 90 eta. per
lO.i; 214 inch, $2,110 per UK.'.

New A gerai u ui, extremely large-flowered, $2 a 100.

Farquhar Violet Runners* $'>.00 per 11-00.
Can till all tbo above without delay.

WHITTON & SONS, Wholesale Florists,

CITY AND GREEN STREETS. UTICA. N.Y.
Mention the Plortf ' Bxch*ng> wb«a wrltlag.

ROOTED CUTTINGS

(■eraniuuiH. bestdouldc and single vars., $2 per 100.

Fuchsia, Vinca VarieKnta, Ijeinon Ver-
bena, Swaiusona, Rose Geranium, at $1,50
per 100.

Geranium I>[ars, atr>0ct3. per doz.

IMoon Vines, iit-'.'irts. niinlo/,.

Aeeraluni, l)w;uf. Wliftc an<i Blue, at 75 cts. per 100.

Sweet AlyHsum. Heliotrope. Chrysanthe-
iDUins, EueliHh Ivy, at$L.OO per 100.

Carnntione, McGowan. Scoct. Daybreak, $1.00 a 100.

English Ivy, bushy plants, 4 ft. high, $I5.[M per 100.

Stock Plants of Chryeauthemums, Bonnafton
White Ivory, Glory of the Paciflc, Bergmann,
Lincoln, at $2.00 per doz.

Dwarf Ageratuni, white and blue, and S^veet
AlysBum, from 11^ Inch pots, at $2.00 per 100.

Cash with order, please, or WILL EXCHANGE for
rooted cuttings or small plants of Bridesmaid, Perle
and American Beauty Roses or Red Alternanthera.

JOHN RECK, - Bridgeport, Conn.

Mention the Ploriets' Exchange when writing.

I COLEUS VERSCHAFFELTII, ■

■ 2 inch, $2 00 per 100. ^^^^^ M

i BOSTON FERN $5.00 ■

5 VINCA VAR., 2in 2.00 H

■ AGERATUM, jerincess Pauline, ■

M 3iuch 3.60 ■

H BEGONIA Alba Picta. Sin 1.60 ■

■ ABCTILON.Souv. de Bonn, 3iu. 2.50 M

■ FUCHSIAS, Jupiter and Trailing ■

■ Queen, flne,3in — 3.00 ■

■ SPECIAL. 2
5 CYPERCS ALTERNIFOLIUa, 4in., JJ
5 will close out the lot of n
5 ITS fine plants for »0. 00. n
M Satlstaction Guaranteed. Cash with order. ■

5 GEORGE L. MILLER, Newark, Ohio. 5

■ aMaMMMMMMMIHS
Mention the PlorlsU' Exchange when writing.

Coleus. assorteil JO 70 per MO. prepaid.

Geraniums, Mme. Salleroi. 1.25

ClothofGold ].»

SnowBtorm '-'.'^ ,, ,,

Tradesc.Dtia Wullicolor .6

'^•S!;,,^^:" G. W. Waatherby, Ohillicotlie, Mo.

176

Thb F=lorists' Exchkngb.

Boston.

Kffects of The Storm.

Boston has again been snow-bound,
anil out of connect ion wit hits suburbs and
outlying cities and towns. On .Monday,
following a heavy fall of snow on Sunday,
but few shipments of flowers were re-
ceived, and on Tuesday not a one ar-
rived that dav at the wholesalers, while
at the Exchange but one grower put in
an appearance.

This storm, however, did not do as
much damage to greenhouses as that of
last November, the snow being much
lighter and being unaccompanied by the
high winds which were a feature at that
time. . ^ ,

The close of last week saw a shorten-
ing up in the supply of most flowers; it
was (luite a hunt togetanythingofgood
quality on Saturday, nor was any re-
ceived in quantity until Wednesday, this,
too, with Valentine's Day'sorderstosup-

By Wednesday the different lines of
approach got straightened out and ship-
ments arrived, generally hours late, and
the limited quantities were well cleaned
up Ueauty were not to be had up to
Wednesday, but we were more fortunate
with liride and Bridesmaid, which came
in fair supply that day. The samepnces
were realized on roses as those which
prevailed for some time back; $1.^ to
$l<ja 100 for e.xtras; good grades for
$8, $10 and *12, and cheaper ones irom
*:! upwards.

With the shortening of the carnation
supply those fortunate enough to get
any in jumped their prices, but they have
now settled back again; fine grades make
$2 to .fJ.SO, a few extras going as high
*18 S3.

Bulbous goods are now plentiful iu all
lines, and prices have more or less fallen
as supply increases. Poeticus are in this
week iu small iiuantitiea and make $1.50
to $2; Von Sioiis and Trampets, except
Golden Spur, average $2 a 100, while
these latter make $4. Tulips of common
varieties average $2 to $2.50 a 100,
while a few choicer ones make as high as
$3 or $4. Violets range from 35 to 60
cents a 100.

For Phihulelpliia.

This same storm is to blame for a
slimmer representation of I5oston at the
Carnation Convention than would other-
wise have been the case, .\inong those
who started on Wednesday were no-
ticed : President Nicholson and .Messrs.
Peter Fisher, Peirce, Ward, Sim, Iloland
and Patten; while others left on Thurs-
day, hoping for a clear rail and good
running time.

Massachiiisetts Horticultural Society.

LarJt Saturday week's exhibition
was an exceptionally good one,
each class bringing out very Hue speci-
meuH. I'rize.i were offered for IreesiaH in
pots, and for cut orchids, carnations,
violets and camellias. Chas. H. Souther
made an excellent display of treesias iu
pots and also of Ifegonia incarnata im-
proved, having four very Hue [jlants of
the litter almost entirely covered with
bloom. The Harvard liotunlc (iardeii
nl.-io Hhowedfrecsins. together with some
orchids, among which were l.yCMsle Skin-
nerii, Deudrohium hiteolmn, AngriBCum
eburnenm and a very 1 irge Angnccnm
sesquipedale, with eightspikes bearing in
all twenty-four Howers. H. A. Wheeler
and (Jeo.'.McWilllam also j-howed some
nice orchid plants, the latter lieing
awarded a silver medal tor a seedling
hybridCypripediiim Hobson' . Mrs. .John
I.. Gardner made a very ntie show of
Primula sinensis, l*. tlore pleno and P.
obconica. Among the cut flowers nota-
ble displays of orchids were those of Mrs.
.I.L.Oariiner, including Cattleya Triana',
C. Backhousiiinn, Vanda Cnthcarti, Den-
rtrohium Phala-noiisis. etc., and of .f. E.
Rothwell who showed Dendrohlum Pha-
henopsis var. albns, Cyprlpedium in-
signe var. Vounginnum, ('. signatum,
("attleya Triana' alba and a plant of
I-ielia anreps (Miamberlalninna, the only
(me in America, and ollieis: (ieo. Mc-
VVilllam showed nine varlctiesol Cy|iripe-
diuin Ijc<'annm.

Carnations were very well shown in
large vases by Wm. Nicholson. M. A. Pat-
ten Mild ><. .'. (ioddard. .lohn N. May
staged Ills Olvniiila. whii'h created u
vrv good iinprcsHion on all who saw it.

E. A. & W. K. Wood showed a very good
sedling I'riscilhi.anil .Jos. Towell. Pater-
son, N. .1.. exhibited his Gov. Griggs. N.

F. <"onilPV showed three line linnches of
violets of California, California Improved
and Princess of Wnles, and . lames Coniley
took both the prizes offered for camellias,
with a very fine display.

Mr. Edmund M. Wood and Mr. Patrick
Welch started together for PhiludeliJhia
on the one o'clock train Thursday. Mr.
J VV. Howard also started Thursday.

The visit of I'resident .McKinley to
Boston did not create any stir in the
flower business with theexception of the
decorations at Mechar.ics' building and
the Algonquin dul) house for the diuner
and luncheon given in his honor. At the
former place the decorations consisted of
trees, greens, etc., almost entirely, and
the job was divided between two dec-
orators. F.J. Norton.

Rochester, N. Y.

The general feeling among the trade,
both growers and retniiers, is very satis-
factory. Sah's and collections are better
than last year and with some are ahead
of several years past. There are no
wholesalers heie and stock passes from
grower to retail store, many of the
greenhouse men in tiie suburbs having
stores In the city. Funeral work has
been plentiful of late.

Vick & Hill Co., at Barnard's Crossing,
are building a new house, 100x20 feet,
for palms, and have put iu a new boiler
to heat this and Hve other houses. It is
a pipe boiler made by Barr & Ciellman,
of Rochester.

Geo. J. Keller, Mt. Hope avenue, put
ill a new boiler last Fall made liy the
American Radiator Co. He did the tit
ting himself and was recently obliged to
make some clianges in the piping, since
which the apparatus has done excellent
work. There are 7,000 feet of glass here
devoted to miscellaneous stock for local
retail trade.

Schlegel & .Sons, .South avenue, have
nine houses, their trade is local and spe-
cialtv decorative work. Among the
stodi at hand for this purpose is a nice
lot of orchids.

The business formerly run by J. B.
Keller is now done under the style of .1.
B. Keller's Sons, Mr. Keller having
divided it among the boys. He is still
about the greenhouses, however, aud
able to generally oversee things. Most
of the stock grown here is for sale at
theirstore on N. Clinton street. There are
20,000 feet of glass. Much attention is
devoted to herbaceous plants of all
kinds; .Mr. Keller is an enthusiast on
these aud is compiling a book on the
subject.

Wm. H. King, 232 Mt. Hope avenue,
has gradually sold for building lots the
ground which he liad planted iu nursery
stock, so that he now does only a florist
business, growing cut Howers in six
houses.

Frank f.avlgne, at Frank and Bloss
streets, has only two houses, but they
are particularly well kept and attractive
looking. The trade Isretail, plants being
grown here and cut flowers bought.

H. Gieensmith, on East Main street,
has been ill for two years past and una-
ble to give proper attention to his busi-
ness which has suffered accordiugly.
This Winter lie is very far recovered and
is getting his houses into shape. The
5,0110 feet of glass will be devoted to
raising asters and aster seed In particu-
lar for wholesale traile.

.John Charlton islntroducing a number
of novelties to the nursery trade this
year, among them Spira>a arguta, an
early Spring flowering varietv which he
considers superior to S. Thunbergl.

The E. R. Fry Florist ('o., who added
three houses to their plant last Summer,
have them fliled with ICaster plants,
azaleas, lilies and other bulbous stock.
They contemplate building three new
houses this year for carnations, and en-
larging their city store.

.Salter Bros. And business enough for
two stores, one at 38 West Main street
and one at 3 and 5 East avenue; the lat-
ter is the newer. Theyarenow receiving
from their own greenhouses some fine
single violets, California and Princess de
Galles.

.1. W. Vick, 214 East Main street, has
built lip a very good biiHiness; he has an
excellent location o|ipositetlie Whitcomb
House. The flowers from the Vick & Hill
Co.'s greenhousesaredisiiosedof through
this store.

.lohu Schmidt, manufacturer of flower
prits.li'.4 Sell) street, has had some good
orders of late, shipping to considerable
distances. He manufactures rough and
glazed pots, plain and fancy, and reports
liiisiness much better than in 1808.

The Rciehester l.ilhogra|ihing (!o. are
working up to llie full capacity of their
estMlilisliineiit ; ordi'isfor colored plates
and catalogue covers are far ahead of
previous years at same season.

Chicago.

state of Trade— A Cold Snap.

The call for roses has kept up in fine
siiape and almost without a break from
Christmas to Lent. The extraordinary
cold weather, lasting from January 27
to February 13 with but one day above
the zero mark (viz., at daybreak on Feb-
ruary 4), with ten days out of this sev-
enteen days when the thermometer
ranged from 10 to21 degrees below zero,
is Something the like of which I do not
recollect.

Without doubt this weather has
kept cuts below what they would other-
wise have been, although, as might have
been expected, a cloudy day is a rare
thing, all bright clear days, and no snow
on the ground. Not much frost damage
has been leported, nor has much stock
comein frozen, while outgoingshipments,
including rooted cuttings, seem to have
arrived as a rule in good shape. I'ack-
ing BOW in this market Is a fine art,
utterlv unknown iu old times. Shipping
still continues heavy but, it is expected.
Lent will cause a drop.

Prices the past week for best tea roses
ranged between $6 and f 10, Bride and
Bridesmaid stillln the lead; Meteor com-
ing in in better shapeand in fair demaud.
Beauty, ail but the shorts, sell well;
extra long, $5 to $0 ; 24 to 30-iuch, $4 ;
15 to 20luch, S2 to $3 per dozen.

Carnations, very few left over; com-
mon bring $1 to $2 ; fancies, $3 to $ti;
Hariisll, $l.ti0 to $2 per dozen. Snii-
lax scare* and worth f 2. Bulbous stock
plentiful, yellow narcissus particularly so,
and some sacrifice to clear. Some Dutch
hyacinths coming in but not extra quali-
ty; Romans enough for demand; Paper
Whites plenty: anything white sells
fairly well for funeral work. .Some very
pretty .\plos Neapolitana in market,
also wallflowers from Johnstone. Tulips,
Lorraine and I'Dsperine, $3 to $4;
common varieties, f 2 to $3.

Violets a trifle better price, but many
sold as low as 10c. per bunch, few above
75c. If the weather allows the street
men to work it may help through the
early days of Lent, when demand is
bound to drop.

McKeilar & Winterson have laid In
quite a stock of flower seeds.

The Morgan Park Floral Co. were
burned out the other night; $500 insur-
ance.

The funeral of ex-Postmaster Sexton
called for thirty or forty Hnefloral pieces.
Lee Walz, of Anderson Floral Co., made
up a fine piece on an easel, oval frame
composed of colored roses, ground work
Galax leaves, representing a mail pouch
with heavy cluster of Harrisii lilies and
Bridesmaid roses at the base, the whole
standing eight leet high.

The .Vnderson Floral Co., through the
disastrous Are of McClurg's book store
opposite, had their big plate glass front
stove in on Sunday by the falling of the
stand-pipe, foitunately, help being im-
mediate, the paimsand otherplants were
saved from the big freeze.

Mr. O. c. simonds, of the Graceland
Cemetery, this city, has been engaged to
lay out a new cemetery at Vincennes,
Ind.

John Uegnan.of Vaughan's seed store,
has returned from his trip out West and
South, aud reports trade among florists
fair, mostly in funeral work, but all look-
ing for a good Spring trade.

A bill has been introduced in the Illi-
nois Legislature to appropriate $20,000
for display at Paris of the State's hoitl-
cnlturnl products.

Bassett & Washburn are having great
success in root-grafting roses; they will
plant, the coming season. 20,000 Bride
and Bridesmaid, root grafted.

Ess.

Utica, N. Y.

The two new houses built last August
by Whitton & Sons are now stocked
with lettuce. This flnu make the grow-
ing of vegetables under glass an impor-
tant part of their business: the local
demand is very good and they seldom
find it necessary to sliip the products.
Two other houses contain radishes and
one is now being planted with onions.
The balance of the range, which consists
of eleven houses in all, contains pansies,
cinerarias, geraniums, carnations and
violets. The stock of azaleas has been
reduced about one-half through recent
sales. Two of the houses are heated by
a Wheeler hot-water boiler and the
others by a Hart & Cronse steam boiler.

Sam'l Whitton. son of Stephen Whitton,
has started a place of his own on Gay
ave., with one greenhouse 100x18 feet.

Cleveland.

St. Valeutiue's Day usually briugs
an unusual demand for flowers and
appropriate designs, and this season the
call for such work is fully equal to pre-
vious years. This, with a large amount
of funeral work and a few decorations,
constitutes the greater part of the retail
florists' trade this week.

The extreme cold weather of the past
ten days has had a most telling effect on
business; fora whole week the thermom-
eter has registered from 3 to 20 degrees
below zero, and the entire craft has suf-
ered. Growers find it next to Impossible
to keep their greenhouses warm enough
and the consumption of fuel has beeu
enormous. Retailers complain of the
shortage in some kinds of flowers and ol
the unsatisfactory tradeduring the early
part of the present cold period.

At this writing a slight moderation In
the temperature and predictions of
warmer weather give promise of a
brighter outlook. The supply of stock
has been cut off by the dull weather, and
eastern shipments have been "tied up"
entirely, causing an extieme shortage In
violets, especially.

Wholesale dealers report a shortage in
stock of all kinds and a particularly
heavy demaud for pink and white
flowers. That offered Is of fairly good
iiuaiity and finds ready sale. Prices,
however, do not vary from last quota
tions, and it is thought present prices
may be maintained right through the
Lenten period. Roses bring $6 to $8 tor
best stock; no Beauty offered by local
growers, nearly all now used coming
from out of town. Carnations, $1.50
per 100 for ordinary, $2 for best; fancies
go still higher. Harrisii lilies hold at
$1.50 per dozen aud extra stock 15c. per
bloom. Valley is more plentiful than it
has been, and $3 to $5 per 100 spikes is
the price now ruling; (luality good.

Bulb stock is offered In quantity but
nearly all used up as fast as it comes in.
It is thought by many groweis that a
shortage will soon be felt, as It has been
impossible to take in much of this stock
from ont-of-doors. Tulips hold about
$3 per 100; Romans, Paper Whites and
narcissi from $2 to $3 per 100. Vio-
lets are offered by local growers at 75c.
per 100 and find quick sale.

Retail prices show little change from
previous reports: Roses sell at $1.50 to
.$2 per dozen; tulips, 50c. and 60c.; val-
ley, 75c. and $1; violets, $1.50 per 100;
carnations, 40c., 50c. and 60c. per dozen;
Harrisii and callas, $2.50 per dozen with
$3 for extra blooms.

H..\.Hait. A.Schmitt and J. M. Gasser
are In attendance at the American Car-
nation Society meeting. G. A. T.

Pittsburg:.

The past week was one that will not
soon be forgotten by the trade, particu-
larly by the growers, who had many diffi-
culties to contend against on account of
the severe weather which was as bad in
our cities as anywhere in the country.
The thermometer was below zero for al-
most a week, and as low as 25 to 30 de-
grees below zero in some localities. 'Twas
a week of anxiety for all, and everyone
suffered a little, from present reports.
Thee Beckert was the most unfortunate,
having trouble with his heating plant,
which caused him a severe loss. It was
repor'ed that some of his houses were
frozen out and a lot of damage done, but as
his place is several miles from the city and
difficult to reach at present, did not get
any definite news. In all cases heard from
it was hard to keep up temperatures to
required point or near, and the dull da^s,
with snow on the houses, made it still
worse. At present writing (Feb. 14) the
weather promises a change, thermometer
15 degrees above and still climbing
upward.

Not much trade could be expeo'ed on
account of the weather, and little, indeed,
was done. There was plenty of stock to
be had, and a good lot came in frozen, as
it was hardly possible to exclude frost
from the packages. Railroads in different
directions suspended operations and ship-
ments to outside points were cut off. This
was a serious matter to those who had no
coal supply, as our rivers, where the sup-
ply is generally received, are frozen over,
and the railroads could not operate enough
cars to supply the extra heavy demand for
all purposes. Messrs. Gasser and Hart, of
Cleveland, Ohio, were compelled to re-
main in Pittsburg, on their way to Phila-
delphia to attend the carnation meeting,
perhaps a little longer than they desired,
as the trains to the East were suspended
for .several days, and they will hardly get
there before the opening day of the
convention.

E. C. Reineman.

February 18, 1899.

The Rlorists' ExcHTTNce.

177

Echoes from the Alleys.

St. liouis. — Six members rolled four
games Monday night, Air, Finlaysoa be
iug high man.

Flatlinsh. — Owing to the snow storm
leaving the roads in such bad shape only
three members were able to get to the
alleys Thursday evening. These were P.
Kiley, Papa Zeller and L. SchinHtz No
action has yet been taken in regard to the
match with the New York Club, which
had to be postponed on account of the
storm, but it is hoped that it will take
place in the near future.

Clcvolaml.— The following scores were
made on Monday evening last, .S. N. Pent-
ecost making highest score, and James
Kadie highest average :

S. N, renti'COBt IIG 137 200 ] 20

A. H. UrMhaln 105 119 li« 138

Jns WllBou 14« 108 126 lis

E. H. (ushman 117 14(1 lii3 148

.las. Eadie 142 1G4 14.'-) ITjC,

A Graliali] 122 89 111 134

J.C.Stanley 104 SO U7 tla

Chas. (jraham 174 131 132

A. Hnrt 123 132 139 186

G. A. T.

New York. — Monday, February 1.3, at
3 P. M., wtiB the time appointed for the
match between thlB club and a team
from FlatbuBh. The game, was to take
place on the New York alleys, corner
57th street and Gth avenue. The weath-
er, however, was bo severe that even the
New Y'ork men did not all arrive, and
FlatbuBh was represented by one soli-
tary member. The members of the
home club present indulged in several
friendly games during the afternoon.
The scores of the last three are as fol-
lows:

T.J. Lang 143 167 128

Kd. Jansen 149 156 178

L. Hatner 146 103 125

A. Wallace 88 66 125

J.A.Manda 142 114 120

P. O'Mara 124 149 167

J. H.Trov 102 124 93

J. A. I'eunian 108 99 112

Buffalo. — An enthusiastic contingent
met and played three practice games on
I'riday evening last, with the following
scores :

1st 2d 3d

Geo. Troup 117 149 13S

U.J.Scott 139 143 116

1) II. I.iiliK 106 137 131

li. ClouilKlev 121 156 98

Wui. Scott 131 138 167

W. AdaniH 103 96 146

C. Kunift 144 109 154

G McClure 154 121 133

\V. I!. Soott 113 122 159

1^ llartMiith 97 74 74

S. J. Hi-hstock 128 109 92

W. li. liiiildeaborg 110 88 129

W.K. Kasting 138 123 141

Ed. Nolan 154 127 86

Geo. Schmitt 126 144 116

U. B. L.

An Uphill Heating: System.

When on a recent visit at the green-
houseH ol H. A. MolntBch, Bay liidge,
N. Y., we noted the system of heating as
put In by A. T. Hoyt, of Warren, Ohio.
This syHtem is what may be termed all
uphill. The tlow pipe, wheie it enters
the house, is 4-inch. This Bize after trav-
eling about one-third of the width of the
house Ih reduced to a .3-inch pipe, and
after about UO feet more distance it Ih
again reduced to 2- inch. From this
main pipe is run four 11,4-inch pipes under
each bed ; these, when reaching the other
eml ol the bed, are all run into one 1V4-
inch pijie. This single pipe is carried up
aiKl run overhead back to the end where
the How enters the house. Hence it falls
nearl.v i)erpendicular to the boiler, each
coil of iilpes under the hencheB having its
own sepiirate return in like manner clear
to the boiler. The water tank is at
least 30 feet higher tLinn the boiler.

Mr. MolatHch assured ub that this
house ( tliouiih a very hard (Hie to heat,
being 100 feet long bv <>(< feet Wide, and
the roof nearly lint) had given no trou-
ble to Uim iu tbiH respect, and duriojj the

most severe weather only seven of the
ten coils had been used.

Hamilton, Ont.

The past days have been anxious ones
for the greenhouse men ; a week of such
steady cold that the ''oldest inhabitant"
had to refresh his memory considerably to
recollect its equal. There waslittle sun in
the early part of the week, and the mer-
cury clung tenaciously around the zero
mark; on the night of the 9th it reached
lo deg. below, and on the lltb, 16 deg.
below. Quite a tew were unprepared for this
weather, simply not having their houses
piped heavily enough. Though I have not
heard of any very bad cases of actual
freezing, there were a good many very
cold houses. It is unusual weather for
llamilton and all are looking for a change.
Kof't. Harper Wellington street, has just
completed a fine little range of houses and
a showhouse. He has built on improved
principles and heated by combination
steam and hot water boilers. Geo. N.
Sonts is prepared for a busy spring, his
houses being filled up with healthy spring
stock; he is flowering some wonderful
cyclamen and cinerarias. Chas. Mason's
houses are unusually bright with blooora
for this time of the year The dealers and
growers here are prepared to meet a big
demand for Ampelopsis Veitchii and hj-
d-angea. Cut flower trade is not brisk
except in the line of funeral pieces. The
first Harrisii are coming in ; the ravages
of the disease and the small number of
blooms which the bulbs are producing,
leave little profit for the growers. It is to
be hoped the Bermuda people will soon
wake up to the necessity of growing clean
stock.— R. B. C.

Columbus, 0.

During the past week the temperature
has gone lower than at any time .since
1S84 For several days the mercury has
been in the neighborhood of zero, the low-
est reading being 22 degrees below.

The growers report that they have
pulled through all right, but several nar-
row escapes from freezing up are narrated.
Franklin Park Floral Co. and Affleck
Bros, both had trouble from their water
supply to boilers freezing.

Trade during the past week has been at
a standstill, as very few people have been
on the streets. Warmer weather now
prevails and the retail trade is ou the in-
crease.—W. R. B.

MARRIED.

Fehr-Bakku.- At Belleville. 111., Ad-
olph G. Fehr and Miss Mabel E. Baker
were married at the home of the bride's
parents, February 7.

ULRicn-FnoEBER. — At Long Island
City, N. Y., Henry Ulrich. the florist,
and MissTillie Froeber,of Winfleld, were
married Sunday afternoon, February 5,
by l!ev. A. H. Winter, pastor of Christ
Church.

OBITUARY.

P. J. Coufhlin.

" PatBy," as we all knew hira. is dead,
and many a sad heart will follow this
announcement. A perfect man ho nobly
planned. He was only forty-flve years
of age. For the past Hfteen years be
held the position ol foreman in the sales,
shipping and ornamental department of
the Smiths & Powell Nursery Company,
of Syracuse, N. Y. With hi's multitude
of friends, a wife, four sons and two
daughters are left to mourn bis untimely
end. B.

Mrs. n. E. Pierce.

Mrs. Melchoir E. Pierce, wife ol the
florist, died February 9, at her home, .323
Parker street, Chester, Pa. Disease of
the heart caused by inflammatory rheu-
matism tor which she was treated, was
the primary cause ol death. Mrs. Pierce
waB a woman of most generous charac-
ter, warm hearted and motherl.v in in-
stincts and had many Bincere friends.
She was known all over the State, as
she is a past offlcerin the Masonic Grand
Lodge.

Conrad Klrchner.

Conrad Kirchner, one of the oldest
florists around Philadelphia, died on
Saturday last, age 73. He was located at
31st and Allegheny avenue for many years
past, and was always known as an honest,
upiight man. He was one of the earliest
hybridizers of carnations anil many years
ago raised Sunrise and Philadelphia good
onesof their day D. U.

FIRES.

EocnEKTEK, N. Y.— Geo. Arnold, Jr.,
lost, on February 11, a greenhouse
20x100, boiler room and two-story
buildingabout 2(ix.50, adjoining. Green-
house was filled with carnationB and
sweet peas. .f:!00 inturance on build-
ings. Loss abiiut f2, 0(10.

BiiOoKi.YN, .\. Y. — Through a fire
which occurediu an adjoiini'g stable, the
florist store of V.W. Wij jieinian.at 13S<J
Atlantic avenue was considerably dam-
aged February 13.

PoKTL.v.Mi, Ore. — Fire in the greeu-
houBes ol Herman Lew itz, 871 Front
street, on the morinng of February 9,
caused damage to the extent of $2,000;
no insurance.

New Brunswick, N. J.— Edward Kitch-
enmeister. a florist of Highland Park,
was carting palmB to be used in decora-
tions for the junior promenade at
Rutgers College. To prevent the palms
from being frosted he carried them in a
covered wagon heated by a small Btove.
The stove was overturned, and the
wagon and contents were destroyed, en-
tailing a loss of over |S(IO.

FRED. PAUTKE,

Grosse Point Farms, Mich.
Please Send Catalogues.

NOTICE TO GROWERS

If you grow Cut Flowers of any variety we
are in a pisilion to Five you the highest mar-
ket piicelorthom. Kutuins made every week
HICKS & CBAWBUCK,

WlioleSHle Florists,
110 Livlug^toD St., Brouklyn, N. Y.

_jiTpiTioNs lira.

Kttle. 10 ceniH i»er Hue in wurdBj. each lii-
aerttun. Caab with urder. Ttiia turn uppUea only
to BitUHtiou wanltd advertiuemeutB and wneu 8«t
■olid, without dlBplar. When letters are aadreaBed in
our care add 10 eta. to cover expense of forwardmK

A No. 1 ROSE GKOWER wishes a chaoKe; Kood
-"- manaBer; best of reierences as to ability, etc.
Address Good, oare Florists' Kxcha utie.

ClTUATlciN wanted. Ist ot Martb. by praotloal
'^ aorlat. 17 years' experience, compeieot in all
branches; East preferred, best of refereiicea. Ad-
dress Box 113, Dubois, Pa.

CITUATION wanted as private Bardener. fine
'-' references from private placea at prt-aeLt tm-
ployed as foreman Id larBe establisbnitut. J.. P. O.
Box. UH East OranBe, N. J.

CITUATION wanted by practical flurlat and Kar-
^~* deudr; sinKle, hard worker, understands out-
di>or and inside work thorouKhly. Good reTerences.
M 4. care Florists' ExchanBe.

CITUATION wanted, sluBle youuB man, b years'
'^ experience first-class referencfs, sober and In-
dustrious, private or commercial place. Address
A. C. care Florists' ExchanBP.

CITUATION wanted by practical florist and par-
^ dener, nue 30. ainRle. German, hard woriier:
Bond references, private or commercial. Address,
C. E , care Florists' ExchaOBe.

POSITION wauled on commercial place as fore-
■*■ man; firat-claBa rose grower, also well versed In
Kenernl Breenh' use sti ck; satisfactory references,
(.; rower 3. care Florints* ExchanBe.

CITUATION wanted, as foreman, by a Drst-daBS
^ rose-Brower. propagator and generai culiivaior
of Breenhouse stock: temperate and trustworihv,
married, flist. class referencep. Address Capable2
care Florists* ExcbanBe

CITUATION wanted, married man, ase 30. sober,
*-' steady worker. Bood crower of palms, ferns,
soft wooded stove houte plants, commercial or
private place, wishes chaPBe to '■e'ter lils position:
nnrnse-Brower need answer. J. N. D., care Florists'
ExchaUBe.

117AlVXPn A situation by a man capable

" «i» t iviy of taklntr charge of a retail es-
tabiishment; uood prcipaBaior and cut flower
Brewer: understands design work »nd de''or>n iup;
can refer to Dre»ent emplover. Addresr with full
particulars. RETAIL cnre Florists' Exchai'ce.

DVANTED

YoiiDg mini as assistant in rose growing
place.

P. O. Hox 133, dial ham, N. J.

At once, on account of illness, a good all-
around man (German preferred), to take full
charge of flnuriwhing greenhouse husinees;
best possible waBee, or work on f-hares. or wiil
rent to a rellahle party if desired; only
strictly temperate men need apply.

ERNST NITSCHE, Dallas, Texas.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlnS'

HELP WmTED

WANTED.

SiUKle man for general nursery work, must
be experienced in budding and growing of
treesand small fruitp; prefera ipan of Gei man
or Scotch descent, from 30 to 40 years of age;
good reference required. Address
KEMP BROS..
Somerset Co., Ha^tlvd^T]1]e, Fa.

^Vauted to Hxcliange

Bride and Bridesmaid Roses, in ^H in^h

puts, Utr Fui.h8ias,Vinca variegata, Geraniums,
LantauHs, Coleus, Cinerariac, Primulas, and
other plants.

Address THE MANAGER,

Central Greenhouses, Norwalk, Ohio,

JWESIJWOIIlTiES^
1. ussiNG's '"•"S.r.sr"'

I I 7 W. 30th St., Telephone 1615 38th.

WITH E. G. BRADSHAW.

SELL. RENT OR EXCHANGE AT ALL TIMES.

l^lAr) C ^ I 1> A well-known grecn-
r Utt. i3i\J>rV li""8e, proptTty In
urBt.claHB order, easy
coiiiiminicatlon : would also rent Baine to
retsponnible party for term of yeare. Address
Kruebt W. Kecleke. 00 Cliainbcrs St., N. Y.

FOR SALE. Florist business, with
" i3.fmm^«-,. about 6U,*J feet of Klass
at very reasonable price; well located and
UoiUK a good trade in city of 25.'H>0 ; pospession
given immediately if desired. For particulars
address A. N,, care Florists' Exchange.

MUST BE SOLD!

Nine Greenliouees and kit, 280 ft. x 80 ft.
wiiliin 3 squares trora Station, Penna. U.K., 5
miles from center of Fhiiadelptiia. Property
in good condition and will be sacrificed tor lets
than it cost to build but must be disposed of
at once. Write or call on

CHAS. D. WHITE, Attorney,
1011 CbcHtDut street, Philadelphia, Fa.

FOR sai^e:.

The largest and most modem greenhouse
establishment m a city of 65,000 in the iSoutb ;
well established trade, wholesale and retail;
tine opening for a live active man. If you
mean busineciB write to

SOITXH,

Care Florists' Exchange, for full particulars.

FOR SALE OR RENT.

Twelve large greenhouses, 40,0(0 feet of
glass; well stocked with plants ; hot water and
steam; located near Trenton, N. J. Will make
terms very easy. For particulars, address

B. C. KVSHR, Xrentou, JH.J,

TO RENT.

Ten greenhouses, filled with carnatioDS,
violetsand bedding stuff; windmill, one to ten
acres of land; tine Summer trflde. Thirty
minutes from New York on Long Island Sound

several hotelsand club houses.

M, B. "W., care Florists' Exchange

FOR SALE.

Old established dorists' business, at Asbeville.
N, C. the lieaitbiefrt clnipte In Ihe UniteO Slates.
Tbeproperi) coiikIbIs t»r ^*^ of au acre, with over
H.lCOft of kIhsp; the bnuses were rebuilt dve years
H(io. are heated with hoi water and well stocked.
Location, opposite Ashevilie Collejie fcr youug
women and the Oaks Hotel on a street cariior.
and Ave lutnuteb' walk irow center of cuy. For
further partiouIors.addrPSB. E. E. BKOVVA,

Proprietor of Browuhur«t Greenhouaes,
AMiievillet N. C.

FOR SAI.E;.

AT A BIG BARGAIX. My entire stock
of Palms, Ferns and Decorative Plants, with
a well established wholesale business.

Stock consists in part of 26,000 Latanlan,
in 3, 4 and 5 inch pots, 10,000 Arecas, in 3, 4,
6 and 6 inch pots. 4000 KentiaH. in 4, 5, and 6
inch potp, 10,000 to 12.000 of other varie-
ties of Falmo, 8000 lo 10,000 Ferns and
Selaglnellas.

Six houses, 135 feet long, heated by steam,
gond boiler, sheds and plenty of water.

Will sell stock and houses and lease portion
of ground, or will sell farm of 60 acres, 35 acres
well planted in fruit. Good dwelling of 11
rooms. Keasons for selling— aee, noor health,
and a desire to rest. For further information
and special low prices ou large orders, address

^V. J. HESSER.

Plattsiuoutli, 9{el>.

Mention the Florists' Bxchaore when writing.

178

THe F-LORISTS* ExOHTTNCe.

J. K. ALLEDi,

WholteaU Commission Dealer In

CUT F=LOin£ERS,

S7 W. 28th Street, Neir York.

Orders br mall or telesraph promptlr attended
to. Telephone Call. 382 3Sth St.

ROSES, Blue and White VIOLETS, Specialties.

I W. S. ALLEN,

17 West 38th St., New York.

Correspondence Solicited.

CUT FLOWER EKCHANGE

404-412 E. 34th St., N Y., near Ferry.
Open every Morning ate O'clock a.m. for the

Sale of Cut Flowers.

This Is not a commlssfon bouse; the market I

consists of Individual stands.

Wall Space for Advertising Purposes to Rent.

J. DONALDSON, SECRETARY.

DECKER. BLAUVELT GO.

■\VnOLKSALE DEALERS IN

CUT FLOWERS- PUNTS

42 W. 28th St.. New York.

Consignments soliiMted. Shipping orders will

receive prompt !in«l careful atteiiLlou.

Tklephi'.nk23s7-18tii Street.

EDWARD C. HORAN.

Wholesale Florist

Mo. 34 W. 29th St., New York.

The Bride, Mermet and American Beauty,
Specialties.

JULIUS LANG,

Wholesale Florist

63 WEST 30tli ST.

OonsigDmentB Solicited. NEW YeRK.

FRANK MILLANG,

Wholesale Commission Dealer In

CUT FLOWERS

408 E. 34th ST., NEW YORK CITY.

Cut Flower Exchange. Telephone Call, ll)54-38th.

THE NEW YORK GUT FLOWER GO.

(I 9- (21 West 23d Street,

« 12-1 14 West 24th Street,

TuiMois 733— ISth. NEW YORK.

CONSIONMINTS SOtlOITIO.

Special Attention GIvsn to Shipping Orders.

in£.F=. SHERIDHN

Wholesale Oommln«lon I>eiiler In

CUT FLOWERS

30 West 28th St., New York.

Telepbone, 21«-38th St.

PRICK LIST •■NT ON APPLICATION.

rmn ilie Florlata' KzotaAOc* irkaa wrltlac.

DoNALli6M^MAM)S

tniPHOw • ♦

^^ "^ fronsti

f so Wfjriorfjrfifer n.y. city.

CHAS. W.lMoEELLAR.

E. F. WINTEBSON.

McKELLAR & WINTERSON

WHOLESALE COMMISSION JOBBERS

In Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. IHanufacturers of Wire Worli.
45, 47, 49 WABASH AVENUE, ■ - CHICAGO, ILL.

TT^T-XCOIjES-A-XjEI

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND,

CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS* SUPPLIES.
No. 67 Bromfleld St. and 18 Chapman Place, BOSTON. MASS.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Names and Varjetlefl

. Beautt, fancy— special.

" extra

No. 1

" Culls & ordinary

Bride

Bridesmaid

CusiD

- HoBte

S K.A.Victoria

«« La France ordinary...

O '* extra

™ Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan

NiplietOB

Papa Gontier

Perle

Souv. de Wootton

ORCHIDS— Cattleyaa

Cypripediums

Dendrobium formosum.

" others

f Inf r grades, all colors.
M ( White....

c Standard I Pink

S Varieties ) Red

■S I yel.&Var

g •Fancy- ( White ... .

^ (The highest \ 5'°''

w grades of 1 "<^d

ea standard var) I Yel.&Var.

L Novelties

ADIANTtJM

Asparagus

Callas

DAFFODILiS

Daisies

Hyacinths

Lilies

Lily of the Valley

MiONONKTTE— ordinary.. . .

'* fancy

Narcissds

Pansies

Smilax

TOLIPS

Violets— ordinary

" extra

New York Boston Philadelphia Baltimore Buffalo

Feb. 17, 1899 Feb. 16, 1899 Feb. 15, 1899 Feb. 8, 1889 Feb. 16, 1899

.35.00 to iiO.OC
111.00 to 25.01
4.00 to 8.IH
1.00 to
2.00 to
2.(10 to
3.00 to
2.00 to
3.00 to

... to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
2.00 to
1.00 to

to

3.00 to
.... to
30.00 to 30 0(1
6.00 to 8.0(
.... to ....
6,110 to

.35 to

.75 to

.75 to

.75 to

.76 to
2.00 to
3.00 to
2.00 to
2.00 to
4.0(1 to
5 to

3.0(
8.n(
S.0(
4.0(
4.0(1
8.6(1

6. a'
6.0(
3.01

8 0('
..5fi
2.00
3.0(
2.00
2.00
5.01
5.00
5.0('
5.00
6.00

i.nc

tO.OO to 60.0(1

6.00 to
l.OO to

.50 to

.50 to
6.00 to

.60 to
l.flO to
6.00 to

.75 to

.50 to .7.1
10.00 to I2.IKI
1.00 to 3.00

.25 to .30

.36 to

1.00
3,00

i.ori
i.no

8.00
2.00
8.00
8.00

i.nr.

00 to
00 to
( 0 to
00 to

no to

00 to
(JO to
..to
..to

... to
..to
..to
,»0 to
,00 to
,.. to
,00 to
CO to
, .. to
...to
...to
...to
, ,, to
,75 to
,25 to
,00 to
,25 to
,60 to
,00 to
,75 to

,(in to

,00 to
,00 to
...to
...to
,00 to
, .. to
.75 to
.50 to
.00 to
.00 to
.00 to
...to
..50 to
.50 to
.00 to
.00 to
.35 to
.50 to

80.00
10.00
35.00
6.00
4.0(1
4.00
6.00

i'.flO
4.00
8.00

4!66
4.00

I'.m

4.00

in'.ob

12.00
35.00

"7.5

1.25
1.25

1.26
1,25
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.60
3,00
,75
35.00
8,0(1
3.00
1.00
1.00

?!fl6
1.6ri
4.00
3.00

i.5!6o

3.00
.25
..50

to 60.00
to 40.0(1
to 30.0(1
to 12. 0(
to 10. (»
to 10.00
to 6,00
to ....
to 10. 0(
to 10.01'
to 13.(10
to
to 10.00
to 8.00
to

6.00
6.00

to

to

to

to 60.00

to 15.00

to 35.0(1

to

1.00
2.0c
3, Of
3.(!0
2,(0
3,5(
2.60
2.5'
2,50
4.00
1.00

to 50.00
to 10. M)
to 5 0(

1.60
3.00

iioo

2.00
6.00
4,00
1.00

to 20 C(
to 4.00
to .60
to 1.00

30.00
16,00
8 00
6 110
5 00

5. on
4.(fl
6.00

4.00
4. GO

l.nn
1.50
1,60
1,50
1,60
3,00
3 00
3,00
3.(0

to ..
to 40.
to 25.
to la.
to 8.
to 8.
to ..
to ..
to 10
to 5,
to 8.
to ..
to 8,
to ..
to ..
til 6.
to 6,
to ,.
to ..
to ..
to ..
to ..
to 1

25 0(1
8,00
3.00

.60

3!6o

10. oh

3.00

.40

to 2,

to 2,

to 2,

to 3,

to 4,

to 4,

to 4

to 4,

to ..

to 1.

to 76

to 12

to 4.

to ..

to 3.

to ..

to 4,

to 1.

to ..

to 4,

to .,

to 20

to 4,
to
to

(0.00 to
Ji.OO to

li,00 to

3,00 ro

4.(0 to
4.00 10
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to

... to
4.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to

.50 to
1,(10 to
1,00 to
1.00 to
.... to
2.00 to
2 00 to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
8. CO to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
1,60 to
.... to
.... to
,.,. to
13.00 to
.... to

.60 to

.75 to

60.00
35,00
30,00
10,00
10.00
10.00

10. CO

5.00

.75
2.00
2,00
2,(10

alfo

8,00
3,00

1,00
W 00
13 00

3 00

2! 00
16.00

4 on

2.00

s'.oo

15.00

3.(0

.75

1.00

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock nee onr Correapondence Colamns.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,

'VyKoleasa.le Florist

open Day ;and Night from 12 A.M. Mondays to 10 P.M. Saturdays.
1612-14-16-18 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

REINBERG BROS.

Wholesale Growers of Uut Flowers.
TTeOO.DOO Feet of GlasT.

We can fill all orders on short notice with all leading vaiieties of ROSES and
CARNATIONS. We are Headquarters for Fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

Glue us A TRIAL AND CONVINCE YOURSELF.

SALESROOM, 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL.

WILLIAM H. QUNTHER,

-WHOLESALE KLORIST-

This is the place to ship your VIOLETS and CARNATIONS. Also Roses, Valley,
Lilies, Mignonette, Etc. Consignments solicited. Prompt payments every two weeks.

NEW YORK.

No. 30 WEST 29th STREET,

TELEPHONE

, 2300— 38th St.
Mantloa tbe nartsU' EUchaBS* whan wnuiiv.

FBAME H. TB4KNDLY. CBABLBS SCHENCK.

TRAENDLY & SCHENCK,

Wholesale Florists,

S8 W. 28th SI tni) CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE,
NEW YORK.

Telephone 9ei-i8th St

^^Consignments Solicited

JOHN YOUNG,

Wholesale Florist

51 WEST 28th ST.,

NEW YORK.

CYCAS PALM LEAVES AIw»y8 on Hand.

flifred I \3m\\,

CUT FLOWERS, STRICTLY WHOLESALE

-> 19 Boerum Place, BROOKLYN, N.Y. '
Open to receive Conslffninents of
CHOICE FLOWERS nt any lime.

THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.,
Wholesale Florist,

C. A. KUEHN,

WHOLESALE FLORIST,

1122 Fine St., St. Lonls, Mo.

4 COMPLETE LINE OF WISE DESienS.

ST. LOUIS

Gut Flower Co.,

?S^ Wholesale Florists,
1332 PINE STREET
5t. Louis, no.

C. iA£. WORS,

2740 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo.

FLOWERS IT WHOLESllEI

Roses, and a full line.

MCADQUAnTERB FOR THE SOUTH WEST.

QALVIN & CO.,

4 0rowayPlace, Boston, Mass.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

AND DEALERS IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.' « I

Wholesale Florists, y jobbers m

Always on Hand: i ,?tf//j ^i mmiavai

CARNAflONS, /7 /^"^'^ ' FLOR STS
BRIDESMAIDS, £^^ ILUHIOig

BRIDES.

i

'/'^' SUPPLIES

FLORISTS' VASES.

Horticultural Auctioneers.
84 Hawlev Street. BOSTON.

CUT FLOWERS I

of tbe New Pink CARNATION

DOROTHY MANDELL

Received Moadaya, WedueBdays and Fridays.

WELCH BROS.,
15 PROVINCE ST., BOSTON, MASS.

Uantlon th* Florists* Bx«baB<« wb«« wm^%

February 18, 1899.

The Plorists' ^xchmngb.

170

WM. J. BAKER,
Wholesale Florist,

J 432 So. Penn Square,

j«^PHILADELPHIA, PA. 1

DUMONT & CO.,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

No. 1305 Filbert St., Philadelphia.

'PHONE, 3922 D.

GEO. M. MOSS,
Wholesale Florist

32 South nth St . PHILADELPHIA. PA.

Long Distance "Phone, t-41-26 D.

Consignment of choice ROSES, CARNATIONS,

VIOLETS solicited.

Fine VALLEY In stock at all times.

LEO NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist

17 N. JUNIPER ST.,

'""^ho„1"so8% A. Philadelphia.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

EDWARD REID,

Wholesale Florist

1826 Ranstead St.. PHILADELPHIA.

Bet. Market and ClicBtniit Sts.

ALL CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON,

'J ELEPHONE 3966 A.

BASSETT & WASHBURN,

Wholesale Dealcra and Growers of

CUT FLOWERS

68 Wabash Ave., Chicago, III.

Greenhouses at Hinsdale^ HI.

L. D. 'Phone at Chicago, Main 223.

L. D. Thone at HInBdale. No. 10.

KENNICOTT

BROS.

COMPANY, 1

• Flowers, 1

Wholesale

•Cut

88 ^Vabasta Avenne, |

CHICAGO.

ILL. 1

WIRE WORK A

^. —

SPECIALTY.!

WIETOR BROTHERS.

SUCCESSORS TO

ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO.,

Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers

OFFICE AND SALESROOM,

51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO.

Headquarters for AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

HOLTOII i HUKKEL CO.,

WUOLESILE FLORISTS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Manufacturers ef Wire Designs.

457 Milwaukee St. MILWAUKEE, WIS.

'Phone Main 874. P. O. Boj 103.

HEADQUARTERS Newport! Ty us
ROSES, OARNATION* AND
ALLSSASONABLE FLOWERS.

VIM. F. HASTING, **'»'»??1?„„

49B Washington Street, FirS

BUFFALO, N Y. "'"^^

Afao Dealer In Florists' Supplies A Wire Designs

WuUom tka riorlati' Eidbaoct wta*a wrltlnc.

PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER CO., ltd.

705 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa.

Wholesale Cut Flowers

LONG DISTANCE 'PHONE 2tS7.

CGNSIQNnENTS OF CHOICE STOCK SOLICITED.

Mention the Florlgta' Eichange when writing.

-VT". H. ELLIOTT,

CUT STRINGS, 8 to 10 ft.
long, 50c. per string.

Sliipped to any part of the country.

Bi?±gl3.-t033., ^VCass.

Mention the Florlgta' Exchjmge when writing.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

St. Louis 1

Cincinnati 1

Milwaukee 1

Toronto

Names and Varieties

Feb. 15, 1899

Feb. 14.

1896

Feb, 14,

1899

Feb. 13,

1899

Feb. 16, 18t9

A. Beaott, fancy— special.

40.00 to 50.00

.... to
.... to
.... to

....

.... to 35.01

io.60 to 60. 0(

.... to 35 00

No.l

10.00 to 16.00

8.00 to

5.01

8.00 to

2.00

to ....

Culls & ordinary

6.00 to 8.00

.... to

....

.... to

3.00 to

6.10

.... to 10 no

6.00 to 8.00
6.00 to 8.00
to

6.00 to
6.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to

8.011
8.0(1

6.00 to 8.00
6.00 to 8.00

to ....

.... to ....
4.00 to 10.00

4.00 ti)
4.00 to
.... to
. to
4.(0 to

8,01
8.'X)

8!6i

2. CO to 10.00

2.00 to 10.00

2.10 to 8.00

.... to ....

2.00 to 5.00

B K. A. Victoria

.... to ....

.... to ....

w La France, ordinary...

.... to ....

.... to

to

....

.... to

.... to ....

to ....

.... to

.... to

....

.... to

.... to ....

(

.to

.... to
6.00 to
.... to

i.'d\

.... to

6.00 to
.... to

sioo

.... to

4.00 to
.... to

8!66

2.00 to 8.00

4.00 to K.OO
.... to ....

3.00 to 10.00

Mrs. Plerpont Morgan.

3.00 to 8.00

Niphetoe

.... to ....

to

.... to

.... to

....

2.00 to 6.00

4. CO to 8.00
3.00 to 6.01
4.00 to 6.00

.... to
4.00 to
4.00 to

6!6c

5.0(

.... to

4.00 to
.... to

5!66

.... to
3.00 to
.... to

i'.'d

.... to ....

perlc

2.00 to 8.00

Souv. de Wootton

2.0O to 10.00

OBCHIDS-Cattleyas

30.00 to 40.00

.... to

.... to

....

.... to

20.00 to 26.00

12.(0 to 16.00
.... to ....

.... to
.... to

.... to
.... to

....

.... to
.... to

.... to 10. 00

Dendrobium formoBUm..

.... to

others

.... to ...

.... to

.... to

to

to

r I nt'r grades, all colors
M ( White ....

.... 0 1. 00

1.00 to

1.6('

.... to

1.00 to

3,01

.... to 1.50

1.60 to 2.011

2.00 to

2.51'

1.60 to

2.0(1

1 .00 (0

3.0(

1.50 to 3.60

c Standard J Fink

1.2.5 to 1.51'

2.00 to

2,61

1.60 to

2.(K>

1.00 to

3.0(1

1,60 to 2.60

O Varieties'! Ked

1.26 to 1.61

2.00 to

2.6(1

1.60 to

2. (It

1.00 to

8.0(

1.6( to 2.60

SS ( Yel.&Var.

1 .60 to 2.00

2.00 to

2 60

.... to

1.00 to

3.01

2.00 to 4.00

2 'Fancy— ( White

S.OO to 6.0(

3.(10 to

4()C

3.00 to

b.iX

4.01' to

6 01

2.00 to 4.00

■- (The highest J P'"''

•0 grades or j "™vi,-"
U standard mr) ( Yel.&Var.

3 00 to 4.«

3.00 to

4,0(

3.00 to

6.0(1

4.00 to

B.Oli

2,00 to 4.00

3.00 to 4.00

3.00 to

4.0('

3.00 to

6.0(1

4.00 to

6,00

2.00 to 4.00

4.00 to 6.0(

3.00 to

4.0(1

4.00 to

6.00

4.00 to

6. IK

2.00 to 4.(0

I Novelties

.... to ....

.... to

. ..

.... to

4.10 to

8.(1(

.60 to I.IC

!i
C

r
r

1

L

.76 to 1.0(
.50.00 tolOO.OC
12.00 to 16.00
2.00 to 4.00
.75 to 1.00
2.00 to 4.00
12. fO to 18.00
2.00 to 4. Of

1.00 to 1.26
.... to ....
10.00 to 12 61
3.00 to 4.00
.60 to 1.10
3.00 to 4. Of
.... to ....
3.00 to 4.00

... to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
.... to
2.00 to
12. CO to
.... to

1.6(1

l6!()('
4.00

sifo

16.00
4.00

.... to 1 5(
.... to 76.01
.... to 15.00
2.00 10 3.0(
.... to .76
.... to 2.0(
.... to 15.00
.... to 6.01

.... to .60

25.00 to 50.00

6.00 to 10.00

>AFFODIL9

3.00 to 4.00

.26 to .50

2.00 to 4.00

.... to ....

iLY OF THE Valley

2.00 to 4.00

Mignonette— ordinary.. . .

2.00 to 4.0(

.... to

.... to

2.00 to

3.00

200 to 3.00

" fancy

.... to ....

3.00 to

4.00

... to

.... to

3.0(1

3.00 to 4.00

F

s

2.00 to 4.00
.... to ....

3.00 to

... to

12.60 to

4.0(
16'fl(l

2.00 to 3.00
.... to ...,
12.60 to 16.00

.... to ....
.... to ....
.... to 16.00

2.00 to 4.00

.... to ....

MILAX

16.00 to 18. Of

.... to 16.(0

T

2.00 to 4.00
.40 to .&>

2.00 to
.20 to

3.01
.36

3 00 to
.60 to

4.(l(
1.00

.... to
.... to

"so

1.50 to 4.('0

'lOLETS— ordinary

.40 to .76

" extra

.76 to l.OOl .40 to

.61

.... to

1.51

.76 to

1.0(1 1.00 to 1.26

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock gee onr Correspondence Oolamns.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do m t
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

E. G. HILL & CO.
Wholesale Florists

RICHMOND, INDIANA.

Mention thft FlorlaU' Exchange when wrltlpg.

WHITE ORCHID BLOOMS

From our extensive collection we can usually fill
moderate sized orders of the cbolceet white and other
forme If timely application hy mall be made. The ex-

aulsltely fragrant Dend. formosum piganteum (Wed
log Bouquet Orchid) endures long distance ehlpplng

WILLOWMEAD GARDENS. EAST ORANGE. N. J

Mention the FlorlBtB' EichanFe when writing

KELSEY'S SOUTHERN

QALAX LEAVES

Brilliant Green and Bronze.

Information of the Introducer.

HARLAN P. KELSEY, Boston, Mass.

1106 Tremont Itlds.

Prop. HlOHLAMDs NuHSEBT, North Carolina.

llenttoB tb* Florlata' ■xokanc* wkaa writlnc.

Galax Leaves.

CHAS. H. RICKSECKER, LInville, N, C

Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing.

GDI Pai Leaves "'GrowDS

L. W. & F. B. KERVAN, Norwalk, Fla.

Mention the FloHiU' B?xchange when wrltlog.

HARDYGUTFERNS

Sl.'i.'S Per 1000.

FAMCY

DAGGER

L B. BRAGUE,

Olde.. lar.es._and_^mo|t Hjntdale, MBSS

rellahle dealer
UenUoD Ui« V\or\mXMf

when writing.

CLUB LIST

Herewith we print a list ot the cholceet
periodical literature of the timeH. and respect-
fully eolicit your orders for 18y0.
V^e can promptly fill your sab-
scrlptlon for ANV periodical.

The first column of figures (under A) Indi-
cates regular yearly sul)Hcri|)tion price of
periodicals mentioned: the Hceond column
'under B) our price. Including The Florists'
Exchange one year.

AGRICULTCRAI,, &c. A B

American Agriculturist (Weekly) $1.00 J1.90

(Including YeHrPoolt and ..MniHiiae )

Breeders' i_;azette (Weekly) 2.00 2 50

Colman's Kural World (Weekly).. 1.00 1.85

Country Gentleman (Weekly) 2.00 2.75

Farmers' Review (Weekly) 1.00 1.90

Farm, Field and Fireside (W) 1.00 1.75

Farm and Fireside (Semi-M) .50 150

Farm and Home (Senii-M) 50 1 50

Farm News (Weekly) 50 1.40

Gleanings in lieefulture (M) 1.00 1.50

Home and Farm (Semi-M) 50 1.45

NationalStockman&Farraer(W) 1.00 190

New Englniid Farmer 2.00 2 50

P.aclflc Iturnl Press (Weekly) 2.00 2.75

Practical Dairyman (Seml-M) ... 100 1.90

Rural New-Yorker (Weekly) .... 1 00 1.95

Southern Cultivator 1.00 l.xo

Southern Farm MagazineCM) 1.00 1.85

Southern Florist and tlardener.. 1.00 175

Strawberry Culturlst (Monthly) JM 1 85

TexasFarmand Ranch (Weekly) 100 1.85

Western Rural (Wreklyl 1.00 1.75

HORTICULTrRAl,.

American Gardening 150 2.2"i

Canadian Horticulturist (M) 100 195

.Ueehan's Monthly 2 00 2.85

Park and Cemetery (Monthly).... 1.00 1.95
POULTRY.

Fancier's Review (Monthly) 50 1.40

Farm Poultry (Seml-M(inthly) 1.00 1.75

I'c.uUry Herald (Monthly) 50 1.40

l'(jultry Keci>er (Monthly) 50 1.35

Poultry Monthly 1.00 1.85

Kellable Poultry Journal (M) 50 1.40

GENERAL.

Am. Amateur Photographer 2.00 2 75

American Field, new (Weekly)... 4.00 4.30

Renewals 4.00 4.75

American Kitchen iMagazine (M) 100 1.85

American .Machinist (Weekly) 3.00 8.25

Argosy (Monthly) 100 1.95

Art Ai'uateur I Monthly) 4.00 4 50

Art Inlrnh.iiine (wllh plates).... 4.00 4.35

Atlantic .Moullilv 4.00 4.50

Habvho.Ml (.\I..n(hlvl 1.00 1.90

Carpentry and B\iilding (M) 1.00 1.85

Century Magazine (.M<mthly) 4 00 4,75

Cosmopolitan .Magazine (M) 1.00 1.90

Delineator (Butterlck's) (M) 1.00 1.95

Demorest's Monthly Magazine.... 1.00 1.90

Detroit Free Press (Weekly) 1.00 1.75

Eclectic Magazine (Monthly). . .. 5.00 5.25

Electrical Review (Weekly) 8.00 3 50

Engineering .Maguzine. new (M)... 3 00 8.75

Forest and Stream, new only(W) 4.00 4 20

Forum, The (.Montlily) 3 00 3.75

Frank Leslies Popular Monthly 1.00 1.90

Golden Days l.luvelille) (Weekly).. 8,00 3 50

Good Housekeeping 1 00 l.flO

Harper's Bazaar (Weekly) 4.00 4 50

Uarper'8 Magazine (Monthly) 4.00 4.25

Harper's Weekly 4.00 4 50

Harper's Round Table (Monthly) 100 1.90

.Judge (Weekly) 5,0(J 5 2.5

Ladles' Home .Tom iial. The (M) 1.00 1 9o

Ladles' World (Mon(lily) 40 135

Leslie's Illustrated Weekly 4.00 4./5

Lite (Weekly) 5,00 5.50

Llppincott's Magazine (M) 3 00 8.25

Macmlllans Magazine (Monthly) 3.00 3.(5

McClure's Magazine (Monthly).... 1.00 1.90

Munsey's Magazine (Monthly) 1.0() 1.95

Nation". The (Weekly) 3,00 .8.85

New England Magazine (M) 3.00 3.75

New York Ledger (Monthly) 50 145

.North American Review, The(M) 5.00 5.50

No tes and Queries, Foreign (M)... 5 00 5.50

Outing oOO 3.35

Popular Science Monthly 5 00 5.75

Popular .Science News (Monthly) 1.60 2.50

Puck (Weekly) 5-00 5 25

Puritan (Monthly) 1-00 1.95

Review ot Reviews (Monthly) 2.50 8 25

Scientific American I Weekly) 8.00 3 75

" Supplement (W) 5.00 5.25

with "(W) 7,00 7.25

" Building edition (W) 2 50 3 25

" All 3 editions (W).... 9.00 9 25

Scribner's Magazine 3 00 3 75

St Nicholas .luvenile(Monthly).. 3.00 8 75

The Etude. Music (Monthly) 1.50 2.25

The (lutlook (Weekly) 3.00 8 90

Toledo Blade (Weekly) 1.00 1.75

Turf, Field and Farm (New only) 4.00 4 25

Young Ladles' Journal (Foreign) 4 00 4.75

Youth'sCompanion.newonly(W) 1.75 2.50

Renewals 1 75 2.75

FOREIGN HORTICDLTURAL.

Field (Weekly) 10 00 10.50

Garden The (Weekly) 4.50 5 25

Garden Work (Weekly) 2.25 3 00

Gardener's Chronicle (Weekly).... 4.50 5.25

Gardener's Magazine (Monthly).. 3,25 4,00

Gardening Illustrated (Weekly).. 2 00 2,7.5

Gardening World (Weekly) 2.50 3.25

Journal of Botany (.Monthly) 4.75 5 2.5

Journal ot Horticulture (Weekly) 4.00 4.8o

Kew Gardens Bulletin 1.-50 2 50

Revue Horticole (Weekly) 5.(5 fa.5U

We can supply ANY forelRn putj-
llcattou. ■Write for our prices.

The Florists' Exchange, P.O. Box 1697. H.Y.

180

Thb F^i-orists' Exchange.

Crimson Rambler

ALSO lo(;an beuky tips.
XBE COIVARD & JOPIES

We have a few hundred extra strong rambler roses, with
heavy flbrous roots, could not be better, In two sizes.

CRIMSON KAMBLEK. »15 and tl8 per 100. YELLOW
liAMBLER. UO and «15 per 100. WHITE R.\MBLER,
»10i>nd*12per 100. PINK RAMBLER, $10 and »ia per 100.

ORDER QUICK IF YOU WANT THEM.

COMPANY, ^Vest Grove, Pa.

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ROSES and CARNATIONS.

ROSES.

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

Per 100 Per KXX)

Meteor $1..50 $12.50

Bridesmaid .... 1..50 12..''.0

Bride 1.50 12.50

Perle 1,50 12.50

Kaiserin 2.00 17.50

Plants out of 2K Inch Pots.

Per 100 Per 1000

Bridesmaid .... $3.00

Bride 3.00

Perle 3.00

Meteor 3.00

Kasierin 3.50

$25.00
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CARNATIONS IZr.f^.s.

Per 100 Per 1000

Wm. Scott .... $1.00 S7.,50

Nancy Hant<s . . . 1.00 7.50

McQowan .... 1.00 7.50

Tidal Wave .... 1.00 7,50

Koliinoor 1.00 7,50

Argyle 4.00 35.00

Painted Lady . . . 3.00 25.00

White Cloud . . . 4.00 35.00

Evelina 3.00 25.00

Per 100

Jubilee $2.50

Triumph 2.50

Mrs. McBurney . 2.50
Flora Hill .... 1.50
Mayor Pingree . . 1.50

Nivea 1.50

Daybreak .... 1.50
Armazindy .... 1.50
Alaska 1.50

Per 1000
$20.00
20.00
20.00
12.50
12.50
12.50
12.50
12.50
12.50

Our plantH ivud cuttingp are strong and well grown and free from disease.
ADDRESS

REINBERG BROS. 51 wa1£h^K.rcHicAGo, ill

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GRAFTED ROSES

make Money by Starting Right.

WE use the best selected Manettl stock from Messrs. Alexander Dickson & Sons, oi Belfast.
Our graftlnff is done bj' men of experience, and tlie wood of the different varieties of
Koses is selected personally from exceptionally well grown and well ripened Itose
plants. The varieties are AVGVSXA VICTORIA. BRIDE, BRIDIJSMAIO.
SOW. du PKKSIDEKiX CARNOX, MRS. PIERPONX mORGAK, and
91 ADAM HOSTE. To secure our best stok, OKUKK AT ONCE, as we fill in rotation,
aud March Is the last grafting: luonth.

PRICES:— From 21^ inch pots, »10.00"per 100 j S90.00 per 1000.
We guarantee our plants to be as represented, and at tliese low prices you can more than
pay for the plants on the first cut of flowers.

AMPRIPAN RTAIITV Own root Roses, gilt edged stock, $0.00 per 100; $.'50.00
MllltniUnll DCHU I I per 1000. Strong plants from 21/2 in. pots. Order Now.

ROBERT SCOTT & SON, Sharon Hill, Del. Co., PA.

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3 feet, $7.50 per 100.

MAQNA CHARTA
and PAUL NEYRON, $8.00 per 100. Also a fine assortment in cellar
for immediate shipment of HARDY ROSES.

Japanese Haples, 15c. Deutzia Gracilis, 5c.

HIRAM T. JONES, Union County Nurseries, ELIZABETH, N.J.

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YELLOW RAMBLER,

Bed and Yellow, 50c. per 100;
$4.00 per 1000.

BRIDE and 'MUD ROSES rs^er'^Sit"'^
ILTERNiNTHERAS

E. I. RAWLINGS, ■ Quakertown, Pa.

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■ ROBT. CRAIQ & SON, ■

i gOSES, P0LIIIS, CgOTONS, \

■ ...CARNATIONS.. 5

■ and Novelties In Decorative Plants, ■

2 Market and 49th Sts., PHILADELPHIA, PA. \

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Bridesmaid
..Excelled..

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MI53 CLARA BARTON.

This is a sport from Catherine MiTinet.

After rigid tests during the last two years,
we are able to state :

I — That its color is a rich, glowing pinlj, darlser

than Bridesmaid.
II — That it is an excellent keeper, and sells over

the counter better than Bridesmaid.
Ill— That it is a most prolific bloomer with all

perfect buds.

Plants in 2% inch pots ready for delivery after

February 1.
PRICE: $15 per 100; 50 at 100 rate;

$125 per 1000; 250 at 1000 rate.

BOFFMEISTER FLORAL CO.

813 Elm St., CINCINNATI, OHIO.

—ALSO FOB SALE BY—

E. G. HILL & CO.,

Richmond, Ind.

F. R. PIERSON CO.,

Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y.

THE NEW ^i
ROSE

pialil o[ lloDO["

BETTER THAN BRIDESHAID. Plants in 2J4
in. pots, ready for delivery. Price, $15.00 per
100, 50 at 100 rate; $125 per lOOO, 250 at lUUO rate.

ROOTED CUTTINGS CARNATIONS. Write for

varieties and prices. (^ "Terms Cash, or sat-
isfactory reference with order.

E. G. Gill8ft,y,S°Er.?'8^d';'.°;Jrt; Cincinnati, 0.

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IF YOU NEED UOSES

>^en<l us your list lur prices.

THEC.A.REESERCO.

URBANA. OHIO.
IVbolesale Rose Gro-wers.

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ROOTED CUTTINGS

GERANIUMS, standard Borte, our selection, $1.00 per
100: *u.liO per 1000. Mnie. Sallerol, »1.00 per 100.

COLEUS, Golden Bedder and Crimson Verschaffeltll,
65c a 100 ; %5 a 1000. In variety. 60c. a 100 ; M-50 a 1000.

PARIS DAISIES, MARGUKRITKS, »1.00 per 100.

SALVIA SPLENDENS, $1.00 per 100. AGEBATUM,
Blue and Wblte, 50 cts, per 100. GIANT SWEET
ALYSSDM. 60 cts. per 11)0. by mall. ALTERNAN-
THERAS, Red and Yellow, from soil, 60 cts. per 100:
$4.00 per lOOo. Cash with order.

C. A. HAKEtl.S & CO., - Melaiison, N, Y

Mention th> Flortsts' Exchange when writing.

From flata. by mall $0.50 per 100

From 2 In. pota. strong plants 1.50 "

C ANN AS, mixed, strong 2.00 "

GEKANIGMS. mlxea. a Id, pots 2.00 "

HYDKANGEA OTAKSA, 3 1u. pota 5.00 "

Send for samples. Cash with order.

FRED. BOERNER, Gape May City, N. J.

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PELARGONIUMS

(tnly a f.'w Imndred line i-lants left In the fallowing
varlcllcB, Lord Salisbury, Victor, Dr. Andre, Criterion,
,Ies8le, Kiugsti'Q Heauty and Lrjrd Napier, strong plants,
2)4, Imli jiots, ready for rei>otUng, $4.00 per lOLi.

BEGONIA MINIGiTi AUREA -^.^^'SS:

.... CASH WITH ORDER....

Mrs. Thomas Lawrance, Ogdensburg, N.Y.

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FINE HEALTHY STOCK CHEAP.

Per liO

sweet AlyHsum. double. 2% In. pots $2 lO

ChryiinDlbemuiDS, new aud standard Tars. 4 Ou

Geranlui. s* double Grant, 2J^ in. pots 2 00

WW t. *' Snow on the Mountain. 2^ Id. pots 2 50

Heliotrope. aneatd*rk,2!^iD. pots 2 60

HalTln, New Clara Bednian. fine plants... 2 lO

Coleus, Verschi ffeltil and Golden Bedder 2 00

CASH WITU ORDER PLEASE.

NICHOLAS AMOS, Crestline, O

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Dwarf, including Italia
fi.ou per 100; $8 periow).

Few old Siniinx Roots, ?1.0lt per 100.
Vick's Brnuchiui; Aster, biirgalo.
Au:eratHni, white, blue, and new Princess Pauline-
pots and roott'd cuttings,

4ierauiuniH. I'Ota and rooted cuttings. Mme. Sallerol

Double Ivy Leaved Geraniums, flue, 12.00 per 100.

Write for PrlCL-s to

W. B. WOODRUFF, Florist. Westfield, N.J.

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CANNAS

February IS, 1899.

The F-l-orists' Exchiknge.

181

Buffalo.

A Cold Snap.

A week's siege of weather with the
mercury hobliiiiK just below tlie zero
point much of tlie time demjiutleti care-
lul and energetic fueliug by the green-
housemen in tliis vicinity. The cold and
t)Iizzard extremes noted in some other
sections were not felt so severely here,
thanks to Lake Erie's teniijeriiig char-
acter, and no losses of any account are
reported. \V. .1. Palmer, Sr., mentioned
incidentally their shoveling twocarloads
of coal into their boiler grates in less
than a week. We have here scarcely
enough snow for sleighing.

The shutting off of receipts of flowers
from eastern points visibly reduced the
usual supply of roses and violets on
Tuesday, and the good trade in the lat-
ter bloom promised for them St. Valen-
tine's Day was but illy served with the
small supply that local sources afforded.
Much good business was turned away
as a consequence.

The business in cutfiower line has
been only fairly good of late; recent fun-
eral work helped it out somewhat.

Jotting:8.

Miss J. Anderson, who for the past
.year has officiated in the otHce of her
brother, S. A. Anderson, as bookkeeper,
has severed f>usiness ties, for embarking
on matrimonial seas, in sharing her fu-
ture with Alex Blair, M. D., of this city,
on the 15th inst.

G. L. Grant, of Chicago, and Geo. A.
Rackham, of Detroit, were in town Tues-
day, enroute to Philadelphia, conven-
tion-bound. Storm blockades delayed
them, but we understand they got off
in the evening, accompanied by \Vm.
Scott.

We most respectfully ask a watch
of reports on our Buffalo florists' bowl-
ing contingent iind <m the coming Pan-
.Vmerican Exposition. Over a million
and a quarter of stock was sul)Hcribed
within two weeks, and the Hower men
collectively represent over two thousand
of this amount. -, Vini.

Cincinnati.

A party has been passing forged checks
in this city ; Julius Bauer was one of his
victims.

The coldest we have ever known in
this section, commencing with Feb. s
and lasting u]> to this datewith i)romi6e
of more, the thermometer ranging from
•S ' to 8(V' belowzero. Only thecoalmen
can wear broad smiles, while the bal-
ance of us wear ulsters or any old thing
just so it's warm, but with all this se-
vere weather 1 have heard of no serious
accidents. Special attention has been
paid TO fires, and everything is more
carefully looked after. Business, well
there is none! People aretoo busy keep-
ing warm; our weather father, Bassler,
promises us a change to-morrow, and
we hope his astronomical inst uments
are recording the truth.

W. A. McFadden makes the statement
that he is now selling the product of
" I^osebauk" at retail.

Saturday w.ib show day at club rooms,
only one firm, George & Allen, braved
the elements, and carried off all prizes.

The crowd for Philadelphia will be
very small, if an.v at all. liailroads are
reported blocked by heavy snows and
very few want to take any chances.

So far I have heard of no freeze-ups
with the craft here, and to-da.v, I-'ebru-
ary 1-1, it is moderating (piickly, the
thermometer having pulled up to 20'
above zero.
Among Growers.

.Julius Shuman, of Newport, Ky.,
has a neat place. They grow mostly
market stock of all kinds, Pteris primula
being especially well done. Azaleas and
other plants for Easter look fine. Sev-
eral houses are devoted to carnations;
many of the new ones are tested. Wm.
.Shuman is quite interested in seedlings
and has one or two quite good ones.
Scott and Flora Hill are grown more ex-
tensively than any others.

G. Briinner's Sons, Price Hill, believe
in making every foot of space count. I
noticed that under all the benches in
their 50-foot houses mushrooms are
grown. The beds are prepared, of course,
with fresh horse manure. Over this ma-
nure is spread about two inches of soil,
the whole being packed down solid with
Hat irons, after which the temperature is
looked after and the spawn planted. To
do all this requires an expenditure of
from two to three hundred dollars, and
if one is successful in getting good spawn

about one pound of mushrooms can be
produced to the squarefoot. The whole-
sale jirice of mushrooms is from .'J,5 to
40c. iier pound, so that whether there is
any profit in the venture or not, the
reader can figure for himself. But these
bo.vs are not working for glory I assure
.you.

On the benches they grow bedding
stock.ijrincipally.as they do a very large
amount of this kind of work in the
.Spring; they also grow roses and carna-
timiH. The latter look remarkably well.
Flora Hill and I'velina are the choice in
white, .Jubilee for red. Mrs. Bradt, varie-
gated. All look well but Evelina, which
appears very yellow, with only a few
good healthy plants. But the boys will
give this variety one more chance. Their
new petunia, Pink Beauty. is well named.
Cut flowers can be had the year round,
and it is also beautiful as a beddei.
Their stock of this is in fine shape and
will be ready .March 1 : it. Witterstaetter
has the selling of it. E. G. Gillett.

THE BOSTON FERN SPECIALTY

$.5,00 per 100 ; $40.00 per 1000 to $1 00 each.
L. H. FOS TER. 45 King St. . Dorchester, Mass.
Mention the F^orlsta' Exchange when writing.

ERICA MELANTHERA

Nice plants in 4 inch pots
xo cents each* 98.00 per 100

Caeh with order

FRANK KIQUET, Patchogue, N Y.

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PALMS

AND

FERNS.

Th« LARGEST STOCK In
the Weit.

Mf-ntlnn thp FTnrlstn' Exchange ■when writing.

pALMS

=^ — AND

FERNS

Safe Arrival Guaranteed by Express.

ELLIS & POLLWORTH,

niLWAUKEE. WIS.

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LATANIA BORBONICA

2'lncli POI8 »0.60 per doz ; H-OO per 100.

4 " 2.50 " 20.00 "

5 '• eitreane 4.75 " 35.00 "

6 " 9.00 " 70.00 "

8 " from H.50to t2.25perplant; »16.00 to $24.00

per doz.
Fine Bpeclmen planta, from $3 00 to $5.00 a piece.

ARECA LUTESCENS.

4 Inch pots $25.00 per 100.

5 " 4 plants lu pot, ^.00 per IW ; 60 cts. a piece

6 " 3 " " 1.00 a piece.

7 " 3 " " from f 1.25 to fl.75 a piece.

8 " 3 " " " 1.50 upwards.

Fine large plants from JiSOO up.
Keiitia Belniorenua and ForHteriana—

4 Inch pots $35.(0 per 100.

5 " $50,00 to 75.00

6 " 1.00 to 1.25aplece.

Large plants from $3,00 to $10.00 a piece.

Phoenix, recllnata. canarlensls and ruplcola, all sizes

from 2 to 10 Inch pots, at lowest prices.
C'ocoH Weihleliana, 2 Inch pote. fine, $15.00 per 100,

and larger plants from 30 cte. up.
FicuH EInNticn, line well-grown plants, 5 Inch pote

and larger, from 35 cts. up.
I'andnniiK lltiliN, 4 Inch pots, $25.00, and 5 Inch

pots, $10.00 per H>0. line plants.
Azalea Indica. 10-12 heads, $4.50 a doz. ; $3500 a 100.
'• 12-14 " 6.00 " 45,00 "

'• larger plants, from 75 cts. up

I>bl. White Primula, strong 2J^ In plants, $7.00 a 100.
FEKNS— nare ah out 20.000 of fine aseortment. trom

■J Inch puts. In fine condition, $3.00 a lOO ; $27.50 a 1000.

JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, Allegheny Pa.,

L. D. TELEPHONE 873.
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PALMS AND FLOWERING PLANTS

I. SCKIILTHEIS,MeeePoint,L.I.,

P. O. Box 7S.

iM'EKN?^ BOKOUfill.

. FKAQEAN8.

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Erica Frneraiis, bushy little plants for growing on, $15.00 per

100. In bloom now.
Erica Fragraiis, In bloom, $0.00, $9.00 and $12.00 per doz.
Erica Pcrs. Alba, in bloom. $12.00 to $18 00 per doz.
Erica Pcrs. Rosea, In bloom. $12 to $24.00 per doz.
Erica Pcrs. Rubra and Alba Meiliterrniiia, In bloom,

for jardinieres, $2.00 to $3.00 per doz.
Tulips, In pans, 50 cts., 75 cts. and ^1.00 per pan.
llyaciutlis, in pots, $1.50 and $2.00 per doz., the best.
ilyaciulhs. In pans, $l.iX), $1.50 and $2.00 per pan.
.Vzalens, at all times In bloom, 75 cte. to $8,0tfeach.
Kentia Belniorenna, from 25 cts. to $2.50 each. Large plants,

ironi $5.<)0 til $12.U0 eaeh. Three smaller plants around each

large plant, from $8.00 to $16.00 each.
Ivcntia Forsteriana, Pandanus TJtilis aud Veitcliii*

from $1.00 to $1,50 each.
.A rcca Lntescens* three In a pot, from small, 50 cts. to $2.50

each large plants.
Tocos Weddeliana, from $1.00 to $3.00 per doz.
Itoston Fern, $1.50 each. In 8 Inch pans.

Cash with all obdkrs. Giva us a trial obdeb.

TCxohange when writing.

ROSE HILL NURSERIES

SPECIALTIES

DRAC/ENA CANES :::::: ■

PANDANUS UTILIS SEEDS (Fresh) ■

KENTIA BELMOREANA and : : : ■

FORSTERIANA SEEDS : : : : : ■

The largest stock in America of Palms, Orchids, Ferns. Stove and ■

Greenhouse Plants, Pandanus, Ficus and Araucarias. h

We Guarantee
Entire Satisfaction.

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5 and Samples.

^ SIEBRECHT& SONS

NEW ROCHELLE. N.Y.

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PALMS

All Home Grown, Strong and Healthy.

All Measurements are from Top of Pot, and don't you forget it.

ARECA LUTESCENS.

Hclcht. Per iloz. Per ICO
i In. pot, 3 Plants, 15 to IS In. p.«) -fiS 00
5 ■• 3 •■ 20 to 22 In. 6 0O 50.00

r, ■' 3 •• 22 to 26 In. 1100 WOO

C. •• 3 " 2S to soil). 12.00 iiKi.no

12 " 3 '* 60to72ln.. ver.vliu8hv, caoli, 10,00

A few busby Bpecimens, 14 In. pot, ^ ft. bigb, eacb, $25

JOS. HEACOCK,

■WVNCOTE, PA.

COCOS WEDDELIANA.

2x3 In. pot, 1 Plant,
3 .. 1 ..

Ilelgbt.

Bto 8 In. per too, $10.00

8 to 10 In. " 15 (10

15 In. •• iOM

15 to IS In., each, 50c.; doz., 11 («)
15 to 18 In., each. 50c ; doz., 6.00

KENTIA BELMOREANA.

3 In. pot,

4 ••

5 "

Leaves.

4 to 5

5 toG

5

HelKllt.
10 to 12 In.
15 to 18 In.
IS to 20 In.
18 to 20 In.
24 to 30 In.

Per doz.
fS.OO
6.00
12.00
15 OO
IS.OO

Per 100
J25 no

50 00

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125.no
150.00

Uentlon tli« Florists' Exchange when wrltlnK.

Nephrolepis Exaltata Bostoniensis.

The Handsomest Decorative Plant In CultiTatlon.

FRED. C. BECKER, -

$6.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000.
MINE IS THE GENUINE STOCK.

. 1 730 Cambridge Street, CAMBRIDGE, MASS.

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For Sale at a Bargain
ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI

strong plants in 4J4 inch pots. 810.00 per 100.

CASH WITH ORDER.

■WM. H. SIEBRECHT,

335 Broadway - - Astoria, N.Y.

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Maranta Massangeana

It Is the botteat felling plant for retail we know of,
fine for ferneries, also makes fine 3 or 4 Inch put plants,
2 In. pot8, *1.0U per doz.. |6,00 per lOli. 3 In. pots, Jl.ftO
per doz., $8 00 per 100. Fiei-ifl Treiiiuln. extra
heavy 3W Inch pots. $5.00 per lUU. fantlaniiM I'tiliH,
5 In. pots. 15 to 18 Ins. high, strong and heiUtliy. *3 5"
per doz.. t25.00 per 100. Ferni^, In 2 Inch pots for
feDeries, 6 varieties. $3 00 per 100. Koote<l Cnroa-
tion CuttlnEB. Evelina, *4 UU per lOti, Mrs. Bradt.
$4 CO per 100, Genesee, white, *4 00 per 100, llonton. red.
$5,00 per too. Golden Nugget. $5.00 per tCO, White Cloud.
$5 00 per 100, Argyle, $5.00 per 100, Daybreak. Flora
Hill. Victor, Jubilee, $2.00 per 100. $15.00 per 1000. Wm.
Scott, McGowan, Portia. $1.50 per iOO, $10.00 per lOW.
AHpiiriiKUH IMiimoMin* NniMis, strong, 3 in. pots.
$7.00 per 100. SprenHreri. strung, L'V^ In. pots, $7 i>0
per IPO. AntlioricHin Variceainm. strong, aj^
In. pots, $2.50 per 100.

tW TERMS, CASH OR C. O. D.

C. MERKEL & SON, - Mentor, Ohio.

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EITBI FIHE STOCK

Per doz.

.. $1,00

. 1.25

75

Id. pots.

Asparagus P. Nanus, 2^

3 "

" Sprengebi, 2ii "

** " 3 " OK

Cannab, "Dry roots," Cbns. Henderson,
Mme. Crozy and Professor

" Other varieties, prices on appli-

cation.
Ceotons, fine assortment, 4 In. pots, nicely

colored 2.50

Dracena 1ijdivI8a.4Id. pots 2.iT

Heliotrope, extra strong. 4 in pota o5

Kentia Bki.moreana. 4 In. pots, 10 to 12

in. high, 5 to 6 leaves 5.00

Latania Borboniga. 3 In. pots, 9 to 12

In. high, Sleaves ,v----a; ^-^

Latania Borboniga, 5 In. pots, 18 to 24

Id. hign. 5 to 6 leaves

Latani\ Borboniga. 6 In. pots, 24 to 30

Id. high. 6 to 8 leaves

Panpanus UTiLiB. 5 In. pots, 15 to 18 In.

high, extra strong... 6-00

Phctinis Keclinata, 5 In. pots, 15 to 18 In.

high, 6 to 8 leaves "-50

Selaginella Emiliana, from flats, extra

5.00
9.00

BtroDg. .

We are Headquarters for

COREL'S, R. C, $1.00 per 100; $7 50 per 1000.
AI.TEKNANTHEKAS. R. C, 75c. per IOO;
per H)00. See Inde.K for special ad.
All orders of $5.00 and over F. O. B., New York

SEAWANHAKA GREENHOUSES,

OY8TEK BAY. NASSAU CO.. N. V .

JAI.0.OI.ASK. SupC. P.O. B018J. WM. L. Swan, Prop.

IOO.
*7.(W
8.00
5.00
6.00

2.50

20.00
18.00
6.00

40.00

10.00

40.00

75.00

50.00

60.1H)

5.00

$5.00

City.

182

The Florists' Exchhisg]

Some Things You Want-Ready Now.

100 500

ACBtLLlA. The Pearl. 3li In. pots WOO J17 00

EUDBECKIA, Golden Glow. 3)^ In. pols.... 4 00 17 00

Statiok AEMKKli (SesPInkl, 3H In. pots 3 00 IJ 00

Following Stock ready March 15.

Habdt Phlox, ten distinct varieties, from 100 500

2 In. pots, from root division, all extra

fine, with two to five shoots $2 00

Lychnis CHALOEDONiOA(ScarletLychnls)

2 In. pots •• .2 00

ACHlLLBA. "Pbarl", aln.pots, very good Z 00

HELtANTBrsMlJL.Pl.SNC9. 2}^ Ih. pOtS. . . 2 50

SwEBT William, 2 In. pots •■ 00

Mountain Fleece, 2 In. pots 2 00

Digitalis, 2 In. pots

YucoA Filamentosa, 3 year old. heavy,

Agkratum. blue, white, dwarf. 2 In. pots

Anthbmis Cobonaeia, 2 In. pots

Extras added to pay expressage. and guaranteed to reach you safely.

EDWARD B. JACKSON, -

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100 500

.TapanIbis. 3!^ In. pots $4 00 $17 00

Fuchsias, six varieties, 2 In. pots 2 00 9 00

CoBEopsis Lanceolata, 3H In, pots 4 00 17 00

Let us book your orders in advance.

100

$9 00

800
8 00
12 50
8 00

, 2 00 800

. 200
. 2 00

300
9 OO

500
tS 00

900
10 00

800

Verbena, mammoth strain, 2 In. pots $2 00

Giant Pearl Marguerite, 2 In 2 00

Stri^bilanthes. 2 In. pots 2 50

Bkqonia Vernon, white and red, 2 In... 2 CO
Begonias. Argentea Guttata, Margarita,

Alba Picta, Tliurstonll. Rubra, 2 In. pots. 2 00 9 OO

CoLEUs, red and yellow 200 800

Rambler Koses. crimsou. pink and white, Stg In. pots,

dormant, 50 cts. pcrdoz.
Clematis Flammula, strong vines, 50 cts. per doz.
Alth-eas. red and white. 3 ft.. $1.00 per doz.
Monthly Roses, red. white and pink. 2 year, $1.00 a doz.
Memorial Rose. 3,^ In. pots, dormant, 50 cts. perdoz.
Samples for 10c. CASH PLEASE.

W. L. SWAN, Prop.

WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR CHOICE ROOTED
CUTTINGS OF

JAS. C. CLARKE, Supt.

XI

Stamford, Conn.

Brdant Rose, Mrs. Taylor and others,
2 in. , $2.00 per 100 ; $15.00 per 1000

nrpnuiilC Flowering, Thdrstonia, A.

DQUUHIMO GnTTATA, Feasti, Alba,
PlOTA and other good varieties, SVi in., 82.60
per 100 ; 3 and 3H in., $3.50 per 100.

UIMPA MAinD Var., fine rooted out-

VINuA WIAJUn tinKs, $1.26 per loo.

MANICATA BEGONIAS

Well colored, strong plants, 3 in., $3.50 per
doz. ; 3V4 in., $3.00 per doz.

IVY GERANIUMS l^aZr ^ "i'n^;

strong, ready for 3% or i in , $2.60 per 100.
....CASH, PLEASE.,..

A.J.BALDWIN,Newark,Ohio.

Uentlon the FloiiaU' Bxchanc« wh«n wrltlnv.

...SPECIAL OFFER...

Cyctniiien Persicum SplendeiiHtiiKiiutouni

from flats, twice transiiluuted, In four true colors,
$3 (XI per Itio, J;25.(X' per lUKJ, express prepaid.

('liiueNe I'riiiiroHeH, from flats, $150 per 100.

lU.OUU GeraniiiiiiH. Dbl. Grant, S. A. Nutt, La
Favorite, Glolre de France, etc.. our selection, $2.00
per 100; 118.00 per 1000

Canna (DormaDt], Mme. Crozy, Alphonse Bouvier,
Florence Vauglian, Queen Charlotte, f2.00 per 100.

Satisfaction Guaeantebd.
MADER & STEMPLE CO. Ltd.. East Stroudsburg. Pa.
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SPECIAL OFFER TO CLOSE OUT.

CrclRinen Glvnnteum. $10.00 per lOO. Palms,
Lataala Borbonlca. 4 In.. 25 cts. each: Areca Lutescens,
4 iii.,S5 cts. each. GernniuniH, best bedding varB.,

2 In. pots, 12.00 per 100 ; tl.'i 00 per iOOO. Cnrnatious,
rooted cuttings. Mrs. Fieber. ^IcGowan. Scott. Alaska,
Peach Blow. Cartledge, and Portia, H.OO per 100; *7.50
per 1000; Flora Hill, $10.00 per 1000. Axparneiig
Pliunosus Nanus, 3 In., $8.00 per 100. NenlirolepiH
Cordata Compacta, best sword fern, 2 In,, $5.00 per 100;

3 In., $8.00 per 100. C'oleus, red and yellow, rooted
cuttings, 75 cts. per 100.

GEO. 91. EMRIAPiS, Newton, M. J.

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Per 100

BEGONIAS— Incamata glgantea $2.00

" Rex, mixed, Mrs. Pollock 2.00

" '* 30 varieties, named 4.00

COLEUS— 50 varieties 1.00

" Mixed $.5.00 per lOOO .60

" Separate colors 6.00 " .75

AGERATtJM 1.00

GERANIUMS-MIxed 1.00

" Separate kinds 1.50

Bronze 1.50

" Silver Leaf , Rose scented 1.50

Mme. Sallerol 1.25

LEMON VERBENA 1.50

VINCA VABIEGATA 1.35

IMPATIENS SOLTANI-Assorted 2.00

PELARGONnrMS— Assorted, named

POTTED PLANTS.

BEGONIAS— Incamata glgantea, 2J^ Inch

' Rex, mixed, 2"^ inch 4.00

*' ■• 30 named varieties, 2}^ Inch.. 6.00

CINERARIAS— Best strain 3.00

ASPARAGUS— Pluinosus and Sprengerl 6.00

IMPATIENS SULTANI-Assorted 3.00

GERANIUMS— Silver Leaf 4.00

LEMON VERBENA 4.00

FORGET-ME-NOT-WInter-flowerlng 3.00

VINCAS— 2 inch, $2.00 per 100 ; 3 inch, extra.... 4.00

Write for prices on other stock or for large quantities.

Terms Cash or C. O. D.

GREENE a UNDERHILL, WitirtowB, N.T.

Heotlon th* FlortstJ' Elxohan^* wlien wrttlsg.

ROOTED CUTTINGS BY MAIL

35 Double Petunias 35

A new departure in raising cuttings,
all propagated from this year's seed-
lings ; make betterand stronger plants ;
strong well rooted cuttings. $l.'.i5 a 100.
I saw the bloom of Mr. Hughes Double Petunias, and
for size, color and markings, they were very fine.

Phlla., Pa. Benky F. Miohkll.

PETUNIA GRANDIFLORA, 10 choice Per

varieties selected from many hundreds loo.

of plants $1 25

IVY GERANIUM, 12 varieties 1 5u

AHUTILON, 4 varieties 1 6iJ

HELIOTROPE. 8 varieties 1 00

STROBlLANTHEi 1 00

OAZANIA 8PLENDBNS I 60

FUCHSIAS, Svariotles 1 00

TRADESCANTIA VERSICOLOK 1 60

ZEBRINA 76

SEQAR PLANT 76

BEGONIAS, aowering, Incl. Hunncwcll.. 1 60

AGKRATUM, white and blue 75

AGERATUM, Princess Pauline (novelty). 2 00

MYOSOTIS, Elizabeth Fanrobert. 3 in... . fi 60

GENISTAS. 8 and 4 in. pots $5 00 and 10 00

MOON VINES, Smith's Hybrid, seedlings
from 3 In. pots 2 00

CASH WITH OKDBR, PLEASE.

GEO. J. HUGHES, • Berlin, N. J.

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VerschaOeltii , Golden Bedder and Em-
press of India.

These are not merely slightly rooted tips but eood
stronsT nudclenn cutiiuKs. averaging 2% in- Id
length and bo well rooted as to ue practically ready for
3 loch pots on delivery.

Price Sl.OO per 100; $7.50 per 1000 t not
less than 500 at 1000 rates.

ALSO EXTRA CHOICE ROOTED
CUTTINGS OF

ALTERNANTHERAS

FIVE VARIETIES
Price 75 cts. per 100; «5.00 per 1000.

Orders for 1000 F. O. B. New York City.
Samples of either by mail on receipt of 10 cts.
Terms cash with order or C. O. D.

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LAST CALL

PVPI AMPN PfiRstcuM GiGANTKUM, Williams*
wIULMIfltll tine mixed, August seedling, twice
transplanted, cheap, only a few tnousaud left. Send

for prices; sample, 25 cts.

FORCING RADISH, per lb., 50 cts.

CAULIFLOWER, Early Dwarf Erfurt, extra,
pkt., 25 cts.; oz., M.OO; sample free.

BEAULIEU, - Woodhaven. N.Y.

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FINE STOCKY PLANTS

Per 100
Alternantheras, yellow, $1.75; red.,.. $2.00

Ageratum, 3 vara , 2^^ in. pots 2.00

Geraniums, IR vara., up to date. 3^ iu. 3 50

English Ivy, 2)4 in. pots 3.00

Verbenas, 214 in. pots 3.00

CASH WITH ORDER.

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, 0.

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100,000 VERBENAS.

THE CHOICEST VARIETIES
IN CULTIVATION.

FInapot plants, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings, 75 cts. per 100; $6.00 per tOOO;

S50.00 per 10,000.

•*NO RUST OR TUJIUDESni*

Packed light and satisfaction guaranteed. Send for circular.

We are the largest growers of Verbenas In the conntry. Onr plants cannot be surpassed.

"i^^?!" J. L. DII^LOX, Bloomsburg. Pa.

VERBENAS.

Clean, healthy stock, 12 excellent
sorts, strong plants, 2 inch pots,
$3 per 100; $25 per looo.

J Rooted Cuttings.

\ i $1 per 100; $6 per looo.

• ■

MICHEL PLANT and BULB CO.

Magnolia and Tower Grove ives., St. Louis, Mo.

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Double Fringed Petunias

FOR thirty-five years
we have made <a
Specialty of the
PETUNIA. Thi.syear
we agaiu offer a set of
fifteen varieties, unsur-
passed either in this
country or abroad. The
plants are well estab-
lished in three-inch pots,
full of vigor and will
furnish quantities of cut-
tings in a short time.

These plants must not
be compared in price with
rooted cuttings or plants
just potted off. The set is
composed of the finest colors, especially suited tor the retail trade. $1 .00 per doz •
$8.00 per 100. The set of l.'i varieties for $1.25. DOUBLE FRINGED PETUNIA
SEED, our own saving, 75 cents per 500 seeds; $1.50 per 1000 seeds.

HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.

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DREER'S
SUPERB

r% A x^ /> % T ItT Must have room at

Jc5AK(TAlJ\==»"«„aERAMi)ns,

from3ioaj4 in. poiH,
of the best kinds, mixed. Used by the wealthy
people of Trenton, N. J., past season. Now
ready for au or 4 in. pots, at $'.'.60 per 100; $30.10
per WOO. Rooted Cuttings of

LIZZIE ncQOWAN CARNATIONS,

$7.U0 per into. CASH.

B. F. MUSCHERT, - - Penn Valley, Pa.

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The Largest Grower
of Verb.nas In the
World. SAYS

Jones pays the freight.

Ho do we on all rooted

ciittlDgs. and until fur-

,V tiler notice we will Bell

^_^m V our fine JfummotM Ver-

W^m^-^^la^ - .^mm $5.00pcrU)UO;allwell
I^^W '^'^"^^^^BSf roott'd, true to name,
^HH ^ ^^KSf'' strictly free from rust

■'^ ^lUBC ' or mildew. Our Ver-

bcnrts go everywhere,
It inakt's 110 dilTci-L'Uce wtuTe you live we guarantee to
reacb you in safety and guarantee aatlsfactlon: what
mure can you askV Just try us and we will do the
rest. We can nil all orders for Verbenas, It matters
not how large the order may be, at the following
prices: OOe. per lOti; S.^.OO per HKXI; filXK) for
S-2-2.00I IM.iioi.) for #10.00(05.(100 for $*I5.00;
5U.(K-Hi lur #175.00. Vea, aud we have Uiem too.
HELIOTKOI'E. 10 vars.. 8LIC. per UtO; *6.(K1 per 1000.
AGERATU3I, Cope's Pet, blue; Lfidy Isabel, white,

50c. per 100; %ASyd per 1000.
COIjEUS, 40 best named vars, 70c. a 100; $0.00 a 1000.
FUCHSIAS, named vara.. t.l.'35 per 100.
CARNATIONS, Wm. Scott and McGowan, $100 per

100; $9.10 per 1000.

TESTIMONIAL.

C. Hdmfeld. Dear Sir:— Received the 1000 Vefbenns
fn trst class order. Tliey are the picture of health.
Many thanks for your generosity.

Yours very tiuly,
St. LoulB, Mo. E. W. HICKS.

Remember we prepay mall and express charges on all
rooted cuttings. ir2?*Tlint CnsL Please*

C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kan.

THE ROOTED CUTTING SPECIALIST.
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Varieties

Vigorous
Stock....

Best Mammotbs.strone pot plant!.. ..tS.OO

" " rootea cutttogs 1.25

Older " " too

'* " Btrong pot plants 2.50

1000

$25.00

10.00

8.00
20.00

ROOTED GERANIUM cuttings.

Double and single, best variety, 9?.00 par 100
f 15.00 per 1000.

Strong pot plants, $3.00 per 100; $36.00 per
1000.

MISCELLANEOUS.

loo 1000

Ageratnin, blue and white.. ..{1 00 $8 00
*• Princess Pauline... 150

Coleus, all leading sorts 100 8 Oil

Factaslas, double and single. . . 3 00 Ifi 00

Heverfe-w 160 12 00

Heliotrope, liirht and dark.... 1 3.5 10 00

Impatiens Sultaiil 3 00

Moon Vines, true 3 00 16 00

Salvias, Splcndens and Redman 1 35 10 00

Clean
Healthy

CARNATIONS

Well
Rooted

For varieties and prices, see issue of Jan. 28

Rooted
Cuttings

T

From
Soil

For varietieBand prices, see issue of Jan. 28.
SBND FOR PRICE LIST.

WOOD BROS., Fishkili, N.Y.

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February IS, 1899.

THe FLORISTS'

rXCHHNGE,

183

JOHN GONLEY & SON,

MANUFACTURERS OP

TIN FOIL

2 and 4 Dominick Street,
NEW YORK.

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ADOO FIBRE and
ADOO LIQUID

Will do all that ii cliimrd
If Intelligently Used .■* J*

TRY THEM !

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GOT FLOWER BOIES

Three awards for superiority.
Send tor illustrated list. . . .

EDWeia DOCKER ■SSr

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CAPE FLOWERS
evens LEAVES i

No. 1. ni $1 III.- II. ; 111 lliB ,
rmi. No 2, HtTOc, tbelb,

:o lbs., teoo.
16-20 In., (MO the 10 leaves-
: 21 24 In. .f 1.711. 33-.'i<5 1n.,»2.65-
I 25-2-I In., J2.IXI. 37-10 In.. t3.((l-
NMural rreparcl. »:)2 In., (2.30. 41^ln..»J.OO.
Ten per etiit- allowed forpromptcaBb. Complete line
of China Ferneries, Jabdinikrkh, Baskets, Etc.

AUGUST ROLKERS SONS, 52 Dey St., N.Y.

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TOBACCO STEMS

Extra strong and fresh. Each Hale Guaranteed.
Bales 300 to 500 pounds. 70 centb per cwt. Lowest
prices In ton or large lots.

TOBACCO DUST.

Itags 25, 50 and 100 pounds

la« NIoiie Ntreet,
KEWAIiK. Ji.J.

U. CUTLER RYERSON,

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The Harrisii Disease . . .

Can he prevented bv Immersing the bulbs for
five hours In a solution of ... .
KRAFT'SPLA NT TOMC, 99 percent.

This has been conclusl vely proven by experiments
at Lincoln Park. Chicago. The Tonic also kills
Hard Shelled Scnie, Mealy Bug. and

other Insect pests without injury to the plant
Send for circular and price list

KRAFT PLANT TONIC CO., Rockford, III.

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SHEEP MANURE

Cleaned and prepared expreialr for florliti' dm.
Too win And It the genuine article. For reference
to Its belns flrit-olass I refer yon to Henrj F.
Miobell. 1018 Market Street, Phlla., Pa. Trial base
of IM lb8., I3.U; per ton, laft.OO. H ton at ton rate.
Caih with order.

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

IOI2 Ontario St., PHILA., PA.

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pOMBINING the
^ qualities of an
absolute insect exter-
minator with those of
a vigorous fertilizer.
Recommended and In
use by the foremost
florists and nurserymen
In the land. For Sale at
the Seed Stores.

ROSE MFG. CO.,

Niagara Falls, NewYork
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COLLECTIONS

niiiMiiiiimiiimiiimiiimmimimimimiiiiimmmimmra

= HO 0SEENH0n3E OWHES SBOnLD BE WITHOUT 3

I FIRE INSURANCE |

B The best form of Insurance can be had through 3
= a Mututil Association. Write to secretary for 3
^ particulars of 3

I Florists' Maal Fire hmm Association i

£ W. J. VESEY,8ee'j, FOItT W.VVNE, INK. 3

KiiUliiiiuiiiiiiimiiiimiiiiimmimiimmmiiiimimimmifl

We have facilities

for handling
everywhere. Write us

NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE

C. S. LODER, Sec'y, 27t Broadway, Ntw York.
Mention th« FlorlM.* E^chanff. when wrltloc.

GEORGE RIPPERGER,

SHEEP MANURE

I have now on hand a large quantity of
Al SnKEP MANURE. ^Send for Price
List and Sample

B."&y"l.rn''.r^t'.'- LONG ISLAND CITY.

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Tobacco Stems

TRESH, CLEAN, STRONG.
300 pouQd bales, $1 .50. Ton, $9.00

m-iii'Xr£rx>ir. mushroom spawn

$6.50 per 100 lbs.

H. G. FAUST & CO., IUn^^i^; PHILA., PA.

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THE

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LOriBTILLB

;SpiRn CrKBD
ToBAat)Cu.

Louisville, Kv

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STANDARD FLOWER POTS

First Quality. Cream Color.

l?i in, per 11X10. $2 40 I 3Vi in, per 1000, $ 4 95

2 in., ■' .. 2 7.1 4 in., " 6 20
2'/. in., " ., 3 as 5 in-, " 10 80

3 in., •■ .. 4 70 I 6 in., " 16 50

Packages extra.

C. HENNECKECO.""-^'!^.''"'

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STANDARD ♦ POTS.

We are now ready to supply a superior
quality of Pots in unlimitea quantities.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.

A. H. HEWS & CO.,

NORTH CAMBRIDGE, - MASS.

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STfiUDHRD FLOWER POTS

DO YOU NEED O
FLOWER POTS i

If SO, write for prices before you order.

WILMER COPE A BRO..

Lincoln Unlvereltyi > - CheHter Co., Pa

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ALL Nurserymen, Seedsmen, and Florists
wishing to do business with Europe should
send for the

"Horticultural fldvertiser"

This is the British Trade Paper, being read
weeiily by all Horticultural traders; it is also
taken by over lOdO of the best Continental
houses. Annual subscription to cover cost
of postage, 75 cents. Address

KDIXORS OF XHE **H. A.**

Chilwell Nurseries, NOTTS. f^NGLAND

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STANDARD FLOWER POTS!

Packed in Bmall crates, easy to bandle.

Price per crate
150021b. poU In crate, $4. "

1500 21.^
15002)^
1(KJ03

800 3«

5004

3205

1416

5.25
6.00
5.00
5.80
4.50
4.51
3.16

Price per crate
120 7 In. pots In crate, $4.20

60
48 9
1810
2411
2412
1214
il6

3.00
3.6(1
4.80
3.60
4.80
4.80
4.50
Send for price list

Seed pans, same price as pots. .. . .. . ....

of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn
Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off for cash with order.

HILFINCER BROS. POTTERY,

OR FORT EDWARD, N. Y.

August ROLEsn & Sons, New York Agents,

52 Dbt Stbket, Nbw York Citt.

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BOSIOH FIOIIST LETTEI GO.

Manufacturers Of FLORISTS' LETTER8-

Dlmenaloni of
tblB box. n in.
lonff by IS in.
wide &nd It 1q.
high. Zfiectlona.

Thie wooden box nicely stained and varnlsbedi
18x80xia made In two Rectionn, one for each Kize
letter, given away with flr«t order of 600 letters.

Block Letters, 1)4 or 2 Inob slie, per 100, $2.00.

Script Lettere, >4 00.

Faitener with each letter or word.

Used bj leading florists everywhere and for
•&!• by all woolesale florists and supply dealers.

N. F. McCarthy, Xreas. & nanager,
ricTORY. D/\cTr\u ftiiAQc eriuB.
uer««DSL BOoTONf inAao. ^ H*wUr ii.

M^ntiftw th* Flortirtj' Hhtchango wb^n wrltlnc

Neponset Flower Pots

Made of Waterproof Cardboard,
of nice Terra Cotta color.

farms -Net cash with order. If ordered shipped by
freight, add 50 cents cartage.

Packed in GrosB Weight

Size Crates of per lOOO pots Per 100 Per 1000

2W Inch 1000 about 20 lbs fO 25 $2 20

2U •• 1000 " 23 " 30 2 40

:i •' 1000 '■ 34 " 46 8 90

3« •■ lOOi) " *6 " 60 6 15

i* '' 600 " 76 " 80 6 90

6 " 6U0 '• 100" 120 MO 85

6 " 600 " 150" 165 n 66

Standard Pot Measure,

Less quantities than full crates at 100 rates.

Full sample dozens of a size mailed on receipt of

10c. 12c. I'c. 22c. 30c. 46c. fflc.

Por2'4in. 2!^ In. 3 in. 3>^ In. 4 in. 6 In. 6 in. poiB.

F. W. BlItD & SON, nTanufaclurere.
Addreaa all orders to our General Agente,

August Rolker & Sons

62 DEY STREET, NEW YORK.
Our EnHlprn Asents are:

R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., Boston, Mass.

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BRANCH WAREHOUSES I
K«am«7 snd WnUlde ATennvi, Jency City, IT. J.
JuksoB At*, a FearsoD St., Long UUnd Vltj, R. T.

BEST IN THE WORLD

For Stringing and Tying Purposes.

Made In green and fancy colorR. For sale by all the
loading jubbers tbrotiglmut the United States. Order
iif your jotitier and dii not take substitutes.

Price. ♦1.25 per lb. Send for Samples.
7 Suinnii_'
Street.

JohnO.MByBriOo,-'.?t"r"erBoston.Mass.

M*ntlnn tho Florlut*' Wx^'hang^ wh^

RED TOWERS BRAND

BONE MEAL

FOR FLORISTS

100 ll>. l>as, *l.~5 300 lb. bag, »3.36

14 ton, »7.50 Vi ton, SI4.S0

1 ton, S2g.OO

F. O. B. Bridgeport, Conn.

— ALSO —

Odorless Lawn Dressing

....Garden Fertilizers.

TERMS, CASH WITH OHDEIt

RED TOWERS GREENHOUSES

HACKENSACK, N. J.

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ESTABU5HED
, I8fi6

EMiLSTEFFENS>

5UCC." N.STEFFENS.
"DSTErFEKSBROSi

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THREE PLANT BOOKLETS NOW OFFERED.

Intendeil for free circulation by theflorittto aid in promoting Bales of plants.

"House Plants in the House" " Popular Plants and Their Care"

Six page folder. $3.00 per 1(0: $12 00 per 1000. Eight page booklet. $3.C0per 100; $17 OOperlUOO

"Palms, Ferns, House Plants and How to Treat Them"

sixteen pages. $7.50perlU0; $34,00 per lOCO.
All are envelope size, handsome, illustrated with descriptions of kinds and printed (lirections
on care of plants. Just what customers need and what. Seven samples, showing variations or
use and prices, for 10 cents in stamps.

DAN'L B. LONG, Publisher. BUFFALO, N. Y.

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184

Xhb f=i-ORisTS' Exchange.

Greenhouse Woodwork

Open-air-dried Cypress Lumb(3r is more durable, and better suited to
Greenhouse conditions, tlaan Isiln-dried stoclt. But you cannot get it from
ttiose that are engaged in the business in a small way— even though their
entire business is confined to greenhouse material— for it talies a long time
for the lumber to thoroughly dry and this means an investment in lumber
that only those of large capital can make. The only way to have air-dried
lumber is to buy green lumber and hold it until it dries. Those that order
dry lumber from the producers of Cypress get kilu-dried stock. It is
cheaper for them to kiln-dry than to hold the stock long enough to season
it in tlie open air. We carry a largo stock and fill all orders with open-air-
dried Cypress clear of knots, sap and all other defects.

Lockland Lumber Co.

LOCKLAND, OHIO.

■Write for Circulars
or Estimates.

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REED & KELLER

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

122 W. 25th Street,
NEIV YORK CITY,

MentloD thP Florlsta' Exchanyc when wrlUng-

THE CEFREY LETTER CO.,

Manufacturers of Flori.sts' Letters. The

best and most artistic letter on the market.

(PAT. JAN. 3D, 1893.)

PRICE : — 1;< or 2 inch letters, per hundred . . . I1.50

Script letters .... " ... 3.50

THE FLOWER MARKET,! Agents.

Office and Factory, 446 Tremont St., Boston, Mass.

CHAS. L. RAZODX, M.1NAGEK.

Agents wanted in all large cities. Telephone 716-3 Trerpopt.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

PIPE

Wroaght Iron Pipe, Valves, Cooks, Fit-
tings, etc., for Steam and Hot Wattr;
Rubber Hose, Pumps and Well Pointi*.

WM. H. KAY. 42 Dey St., New York.

VALVES

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HOTBED,GIIEEiOUSEai»iVEIIIILITOB

Gulf Cypress Bars, Btc.

MANUrAOTUBED BT

S.JACOBS & SONS, S*F?.'crm'r,"3lhV.:°R«?:

SBSH

WHITE LEAD, PUTTY, Etc., at Wholesale.

Seud for Cataloeue.

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GLASS

FOR GREENHOUSES, GRAP-
ERIES, CONSERVATORIES,
AND HOTBEDS.

GLASS

VANHORNE, GRIFFEN & CO.,

- , J. fl ,, 40 to 4S VESTRY STREET, mpib. «#^%rw

French and American Glass. cor. sreenwioh st. NEW YORK.

^ Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing.

1/3 OF YOUR MONEY SAVED

BY BUYING NEW UP-TO-DATE

Gable and Pipe Ventilators, Soil Sifters, Insecticiiie Mixers.

^SEND FOR NEW ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE. -fej.

A. Q. WOLF & BRO., Dayton, Ohio.

^Uentlont he Florists' Exchange when writing.

Mention thla paper.

...HAS POSITIVELY NO EQUAL FOR...

STRENGTH, DURABILITY and NEATNESS.

(Juaranteed for 10 years. Ilaa a solid wheel and shaft cast In
one (malleable Iron). No slipping on Line Shaft as the ease with
all others. Catalof^uefree.

E. HIPPARD. Voungstown, Ohio.

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Grand Rapids, Mich.

Market Coiulitious.

Trade the past week has increased to
such ail e.xteiit tliat it is siinpl.v impos-
sible to fill all oi'ders received aud useless
to atteiujit to buy, for everything is
scarce except violets. It is tantalizing
to a florist to receive a large out-of-town
order with the proviso, " If can't fill as
ordered, send an.vthing you have," and
then have to reply, "No flowers to-day."
Prices are also stiffening; roses selling
from $1.00 to .f l..")0 per doz.; carnations
2,^)C., 35c. and 50c. per doz. Harrisii
from .If 1.5(1 to ifli.OO with not enough to
go around.

The weather continues cold, yet bright
sunshiny days help the Easter lily crop
along amazingly, and everything else
feels the effects of the sun. At night 10
degrees below zero seems to be the rule.

Jottings.

A flower stand has been started in a
large department store— another en-
croachment on the dotnain of the florist.

So far there will be but two members
of the Club to attend the carnation
meeting — Henry .Smith and Geo. F.
Crabb. Crabb & Hunter have decided
not to enter their pink seedling Irene this
year. They have a cinch on a good
thing and will wait until its fourth year
before either exhibiting or putting it on
the market.

James .Schols is sick with the grip, his
son in bed with it, and temporarily with-
out help, BO Afrs. Schois is pluckily try-
ing to keep thiugs moving herself.

The Floral Co. had one violet house
frozen up through insufficient heating,
they have also been troubled for over a
week with scarcit.v of water, the ther-
mometer ranging from 18° to 32° below
zero, and not enough wind to run the
windmill; a small cyclone would be ap-
preciated just now. Crabb & Hunter's
water pipes were frozen up for a day and
half and they had to pump water out of
a well with "which to feed their boilers.
N. B. Stover, of Granville, suffered the
severest loss of all, be having four car-
nation houses, heated b.v the old-fash-
ioned flues, frozen stiff; hewas fortunate
in saving the large carnation house,
which also contained his cuttings; he
will, in the spring, put in a large steam
boiler.

Some of the florists who found the
weather too severe for their heating ca-
pacity, promptly covered their low
liouses with snow to tide over the cold
snap. T. A. Chapman is reported to
have been severely frost bitten in some
of his houses. This is the coldest in 14
years. The lowest temperature has
been 32° below zero, unless at John Ball
Park greenhouses, where it was 34° be-
low, and the,y were obliged to make tem-
porary quarters in the greenhouses for
the birds and animals in the park zoo. A
thermometer hung on top of an electric
light tower registered a quarter of ,nn
inch and 44^' below zero! Who is next?

Club News.

A meeting of the Florists' Club was
held Tnesda.v evening, Februar.v 7. The
forepart of the evening was taken up
with a general discussion of carnations
and the glass question. On-caruations
all seemeduuanimouBin the opinion that
Jubilee is the red, and considerable inter-
est was taken in America and Crane, the
new reds, as to whether it is possible for
them to beat Jubilee.

George F. Crabb reported that the
glass agent was again sick with the grip
and in bed, so could not attend. The
agent made this statement in his com-
munication which ma.y be of moment to
every intending purchaser of glass.
Ninety per cent, of the output of glass in
the United .States is controlled by one
Arm. and that firm is not liable (yet
may) to take action toward raising
prices before March 15. At the present
moment the price of glass is down a
little.

A resolution was unanimously passed
to hold the ('nrnation meeting in the
spacious reading room of the Eagle
Hotel, on Thursday, March 2. The sec-
retar.v was instiucted to thank Geo.
Hancock for his generous offer to hold
the meeting at Grand Haven.

A resolution to amend the constitution
and by-laws was placed on its first read-
ing, to change the regular meeting night
from Tuesday to Monday or Tliursday
night.

L. R. Love, florist at the Insane Asy-
lum greenhouses, was a recent visitor.

G. F. C.

HAIL

KVERV FLORIST
OUfcIlt to IMSVRE
HI!«GLASS atcalnst

POS PARTICULARS ADDRESS

JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y, Saddle River, N.i.

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Erans Inprored Challenga^

I Roller beartnK self-oilinff deriB*.
I automatic stop, eolld llok chain
I makes the IMPROVBD CUAL-
LENUB the most perfeot appa<
J ratus in the market.

Write for cataloBue and prlcei
\ before placing your orders elsft-
] where.

Quaker City Machine Co,^

RICHMOND, IND.

GLASS

For Qreenhouses, Graperies,

Hotbeds, Conservatories,

and all other purposes. Get cub Fia-
DKRs BEPOBE BuTiNG. Estimates freely
given.

N. COWEN'S SON,

392-94 W. Broadway, New York.

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WITH THE ■INCOMPARABLE '

BORDEAUX NOZZLE]

mir|„l,nl KEHOSENE KIMiAv'Kii
I Muki-n KniiilHlon h hlle l*uiiipriii;.

THE DEMINb"c6?,''SALEIVI, OHIO.

Tw I'-Ji"'"" "■ sc'a.v™. run's OF

iH KISD.S. Writ, u.oriur Gen'l WeM„o

Agents, lipiiiilon & iliihtiell, Chiciirr,. UJi.

Catalogue and fomiula^ mailed Frke.

Mention the Florists' Exctiange wtieg writipg.

SCOLLAY'S

IMPROVED

PUTTY BULB

For Glazings Sash, Etc.,

— ALSO THE^

PATENT PLANT SPRINKLER

For Bale by your Seedsman
or sent, poitpald. for Sl*00*

JOHN A. SCOLLAT,

74 & 76 Myrtle Ave.,
BROOKLYN, - H. Y.
SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE.

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41 2 to 422
I B,AWTHORNE AV.
CHICAGO.ILL./

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February 18, 1899.

Thb F^lorists* Exchange.

185

LORD & BURNHAM CO.,

Horticultural Architects and Builders, Steam and Hot Water Heating

Engineers.

Plans and estimates furnished on application for Greenhouses, Conservatories, etc. erected
complete with our patent iron construction; or for material only, ready for erection.
Estimates furnished also for Cypress Greenhouse Material.

Largest Builders of Greenhouse Structures. Plans and construction embrace latest Improvements.
Six highest awards at the World's Fair. Send four cents postage to New York office for latest
catalogue. Send five cents postage tor Greenhouse heating and Ventilating Catalogue, . . .

We Make Special Greenhouse PUTTY— Price on Application

GENERAL OFFICE AND WORKS'.
. Y.

NEW YORK OFFICE :

ST. JAMES BUILDING, B'WAY AND 26TH ST. IR.VINGTON-ON-HUDSON , N.
Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

l}||EE)IHODSE HEflTmi} HRD YEHTILETIIKI,

Horticultural Architecture and Building.

pitching^^Go

ESTABLISHED 1844.

233 Mercer Street, ■ NEW YORK.

SEMD 4C.

FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS.

NINETEEN SIZES.

Perfect Sash Raising: Apparatns.

Rosehouses, Greenhouses, Etc., of Iron

Frame Construction erected complet*

or the Structural Iron Work ihip-

ped ready for erection.

Iron Frame Benches with the
" Perfect Drainage Bench Til»"

•r Slate Tops.

P08TACE JFOR. II,I,VSX»ATED CATALOGUE.

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HOTHOUSE GLASS

All Sizes a Specialty.

C. S. WEBER & CO.

4 Desbrosses Street, New York.

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SUMMER IN WINTER

By Using

Standard Greenhouse Boilers

One cent grets our Oatalocn*.

GIBLIN & CO., . Ulica, N. Y.

M«ntIrtTi tftw inorlntR* ICxohans^ wh»»n ■writing

On Your Coal Bills

IF YOUR HOUSES ARE HEATED BY

A FURMAN BOILER.

Send for lar};e Illustrated Catalogue,
Florists' [Edition. Let us make you
an estimate FREE

THE HERENDEEN MFG. GO.

Home Okfick:

50 Fay St., Geneva, N. Y.

New England Office:

54 Oliver St., Boston.

Mention Paper.

FLORISTS PREPARING

For their new work ou Greenhouses will benefit
theraselvea by writing to me, and describe the
number and size of VENTILATORS. State
whether eepamtc or united.

E. A. ORMSBY, Melrose. Mass.

MASTICA

FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES.

Proven superior to putty. Easier to apply and stays on.
Not affected by extremes of weather. Endorsed by

Sromlnent ilorlsta Send for descriptive circular of
lastica and [VlHstica (wlaziiig niacliines.

F. 0. PIERCE CO., •i^;"j:>',';,"^:"«rH8w;yori(.

WfTitlnn the Florists' Kxohanee when writlns.

Greenhouses Built and Heated

Economically and Perfectly by

HENRY W. GIBBONS, ^^^ 'iil^w^^^ol^.T."^

EXPERT ADVICE AND PLANS FURNISHED. ESTIMATES FREE.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. . ^^^^^^^__-^

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress.

BEST GRADES. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP.

A. DIETSGH & GO. sHEF^Fili'D^kvE CHICAGO, ILL.

Mention the Florlsta' E^xchanee when wrltlner.

sBEEpoDSE mim

MAGIC IRON SMOOTH ON JOINTS IS
UNEQUALED FOR MAKING CAST IRON PIPE
OR BOILER JOINTS. JOINTS CAN BE
CAULKED WITH EASE AND MADE TIGHT.
IT IS ALWAYS READY FOR USE ; AGE
DOES NOT IMPAIR IT.
WRITE FOR CATALOGUE AND PRICES.

SMOOTH ON MFG. CO.,

547 Coniniiiiiipaw^ Avenue,

JERSEY CITY, N. J.

TBEELiHD TOllPEINS.B. S., Chemist k Uitigt:.

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BOILERS

IH^^ STEAM AND HOT Water. ^^^F

FOR GREENHOUSES.

The LARGEST VARIETY. Our CATA-
LOGUE and PRICES will Interest Tou.

INTEimillOIIIL HEITER GO. :tI:.Tv:

BRANCHEr
.237 Water Street, Neui fork. I ' Street, Chicago, III.

Mention the florlsta' Exctaanse when wrltlnff. 47 Union Street, Boston.

IF YOU WANT A

GOODSASH LIFT

For a Very Little Money Get

R 50 VEKRS

E.XPERIENCE.

^C ■rsEW DEPARTURE-"
"'VENTILATING f\PPL)f^NCE.^

For Deacrlptlye Catalogue Send to

J. 0. CARMODY, EVANSVILLE, IND.

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EXCLUSIVELY

A Greenhouse Heater.

Specially adapted for the work. Easy
to erect. Simple in operation. Eco-
nomical as to consumption of fuel.
Send for catalogue and list of prices.

MYERS & CO.

(Established 1649.)

1518-1920 So. 9th St., Philadelphia.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

•THE

mH SIDE FEED BOILER

is the only boiler that will keep a steady
heat in a greenhouse all night without
attention. No more sitting up all night
to Iteep a good fire. Further informal

tlon on application.

GORTON & LIDGERWOOD CO.

96 LIBERTY STREET, NEW YORK.

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7

186

Thb F=i-orists' Exchange.

February 18, 1899.

Select Strains of Seeds

FOR FLORISTS AND MARKET fiARDENERS.

^^^"Wholesale Catalogue sent on application.

W. C. BECKERT, Allegheny, Pa.

SEEDSMAN.

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SPECIALTY:

Floral Metal
Designs ^J-

FlOIIStS'

SPECIALTY:

Prepared ^ j*
Cycas Leaves.

***

Specialty : Wheat Sheaves.

**#

WRITE FOR CATALOGUE.

A. HERRMANN

404, 406, 408, 410, 412 East 34th Street,
NEW YORK CITY.

Manufacturer of Metal Floral Designs

Importer and Dealer in Florists' Supplies.

Mention the FlorlsU' Exchange when writing.

Finest lot of PEACH TREES in the country, free from borers, scale, yellows,
etc. Larffe stocks of Pear, Plum, Apple, Cherry, Apricot, Quince. Immense
supply of Small Fruits. Headquarters lor

Ornamental Trees, Roses, Shrubs.

Kvtra fine lot of Teas Weeping Mulberry, Kilmarnock, New American and
^Wisconsin Weeping Willows, Camperdown Elm and Cut Leaved Weeping

Birch. 44 grcenbouscs filled with Roses, Palms, Ficus, Geraniums, etc.
Correspondence anrl personal inspection solicited. Catalogue and price list free. 45tn year.
44 greenhouses. lUOO acres.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Box 501, Painesville, O.

FOR '99

ECLIPSE 98— Yellow sport Wm. H. Chadwiok, 5^c. each, $3 60 per doz.
PRIDE -Lartre early white. TrythisI 25 cents each, $3 00 per dozen.
QOLDEN QATE ROSE— Finest stock In the country.

GROVE P. RAWSON, Elmira, New York

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FLORISTS SUPPLIES.

Largest Stock in the Country.

All gooda up-to-date and of superior qimlity
Write us for prices and other information
Our new Catalogue sent on application to
the trade only.

H. BAYERSDORFER Sl CO.,

50, 52. 54, 56 N. Fourth St., PHILAOtLPHIA, Pa.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlbg.

LAGER & HURRELL, imponer"f

...ORCHIDS

CATTLEYA FLOWERS of finest quality
shipped to all parts. Orders from unKnown
parties muflt be accoinpaiiled by cash. . . .

Cherry Wood Baskets, Fresh Moss and Peat.
Corre.poodenoe^^^ SUMMIT, N. J.

Merntlon the Florists' Exchange when writing.

per

1000

per

1000

Fine stocky plants from 2}^ inch pots, ready

for 3J^ or 4 Inch.

Twenty (20) of the best summer Bedding

Varieties.

DAVID G. YATES & CO.,

Mount Airy Nurseries,
7356 Germantown Ave., PHILADELPHIA. PA.

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CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

Good RtroDg. beiiUliy plants, of ih.j fulluwInK well

knowu varietieB:
Mine. CI. Berfjiiiann, Kupene Dftlllcdmize. Ivory,
Wm. 11. LIueolii, Tlie (iiieen. Col. W. It. Hniltti. Mra.
Jerome Jones, Mrs. J. ii. WtilUdlD, TCtolie de Lyon,
V. H. Hallock, Mls9 Mfnntc Waimniaker, Maud
Dean, Golden Weddlnj.'. CiilllntrCordl, NIveus (ieo.
W. Chllds, Minerva, iJesflle Hiirton, Liberty, Mo-
desto, BonnalloD, Western KIiik. Mrs. J. J. GlesB-
ner, Flok Ivory. Belle of Castlewoud, Mrs. Mur-

dock, J. G. Woodford. KoBC Owen

SO eta. per doz. From 2)4 In. pots, ♦2.(XI per 100.

PA MM AC good varieties, named, $2 OJ per 100.

UniiriHO (iood mixed, fl.OO per 100.

NYMPHyEA g.5oVeViS!.°*''''"''''°°«"°"''
R. VINGEMT JR. X SON, White Marsh. Md.

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CLHIVLAXIST

Large-fiowerliip varieties, 2 year old plant-s,
dormant, :f3.0u i)er duz.
CleiiintiM I'niiiculain, strong plants, $1.50 per doz.

ASPARAGUS SPKENGERI, fr—^Li..

75 cts. per doz. t-t^r ■r' rt i

DOUBLE GIANT ALYSSUM' W T UalC
$3.m per irtt. ;
4:ARNATI0N Viotob, well-estabj
%'i.\X) per iiXi. t._^ — ..

C. EISELE.Ilth and Jefferson Sts., Philadelphia. Pa

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PAYS BEHER

BABY PRIlVrROSH

WILL PAY YOU Iietter than any plant we koow of because it bcRlns lo bl )om at once— whether benched or
potted.— Plaota In thumb pota carry .H to 6 sprays. Plants Hi S and fi In. pots carrv 50 and moreepravs at one
time, and hiinilreds In aseaeon. Tli^more you cut If tlii> more It blooms; it flowers for i) months In suc-
cession, always giving bipeest crops at Eawter ami ('hrisiiiia-i. The sprays as shown are from 12 to
IS Inches lone. The rosy lilac flowers are useful fur all tlnrists' iiurposfs. Tliey roiiinin fresh for
oue month after cutting ani could be shipped to Europe. Tliev brln^' iS'i.OO per 100 at wliolesnle. It
is elegant as a pot plant and for jardinieres ani can he grown ami bloomed in your coldest bouse. Five and six-
inch pots have sold readily at $1.00 and $2.00 each— all gone now. Baby Primrose is the craze no^v.

!! We Have Gut 386 Sprays From ONE PLANT IN FOUR MONTHS I!

And We Challenge Anyone to Produce a Better Flowering UoiiHe Plant.

PRICES:— 8 plants for $i.oo; 25 for $2.50; 100 for $10.00; mail or express
prepaid. A few hundred from 3 in. pots, $3 per 12 ; $20 per 100, express.

These last will make flue plantB for Easter blooming— 25 will make luOn by Christmas.

'SPARAGUS SPRENGERI

,S31 Main

We are headquarters for all '99 novelties.
Also complete list of best commercial
varieties. ^"Correspondence solicited.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich.

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MVnCnTIC winter flowering. In bud, from 4 in.
lYI I U O U I I O pots, $100 per doz.

PARIS YELLOW DAISY U'lfe';?*.'' « '"
WHITE GIANT DAISY i^r'JS? ""''•*' °"
BOUGAINVILLEA ^%??rV '""^'' '"'"■

lUV nrRAMIIIMQ^»'t>i^''^st colors, mixed.
I¥I UCnMniUmOsinch pot«, W.OOpenOO.
CASn WITH ORDER PLEASE.

JOHN G. EISELE,onr.oX.PIiila., Pa.

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New Chrysanthemum

POLLY ROSE

The earliest pure white Chrysanthemum
on the market. Has the strong stnrdy
habit of its parent. Glory of the l*aflflc,
but Is pure white Instead of pink.
Awarded FlrHt-Olass Certlficateby Chrys-
anthemum Society. October 22d, 1898
Ready March ibt. 1899.

35c. each t 83 per doz.; S'^O.OO per 100.

Orders filled in rotation.

-^^- CD- FRC:>^^,

200 West Side Ave., JERSEY CITY, N.J.

Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

J

A Break in Prices. S4 OO Per 100.

AMh A DHIMTCD I^^ Extract from "Plant Notes" in Florieta' Exchange. January 2Sth, ISOO:— " An
MriU M rUini I tn eminent Aorlai said to me the other dav that there had been a l>lg run on Asparagus
Sprengeri of late and that most of the Mfock had been cle.ired. wliiie orders were still pouring In— under
such clrcumstaoceB lie said tbat pricCM will be sure to go up a bit— and, if the run continues as it
probably will, "more than n bit." Take his advice and buy now.

PRICES:— 2^^ inch pots— 24 by mail, $1.50; 100 by express, $4.00.

From 3^j inch pots~24 by mail for $2.50 ; 100 by express for 7.00,

Seed of Asparagus Sprengeri, our own raising, $1.00 per 100 ; $7.00 per 1000.

A New Sweet=Scented $1000 Caila.

Three yeai-s aeo the price for a few roots of thU Calla was ¥10;'0. In a few years it will entirely displace the
old fashioned Calla. It Is dwarfer and earlier. The flowers are produced in a profusion never before sorpassed
If equaled. It lias a genuine, lasting fragrance, but similar to that of Violets or Lilies.
Price, 9l>. 00 to$l>^.UU per 100; Sl.UO to $'2.00 per ilozen, mailed. Otbere ask 80 cts. each.

A New Yellow Calla, "Lemon Qiant."

Unlike other Yellow Callaaso dllUciilt to erow and l)looiii, tilts one Krowa as readily aa a potato— leaves 12 to 15
Incheeloneby ISinches wtde. dark green, spotted wblte, like an Alocasla. 7.5c. each; Sti.UU Ji «Ioz., mniled.
Large Bnliis, heretofore $4.tiMeaeh.

SPOTTED CALLAS. Monster Bulbs. $3.00 a 100. express; smaller, $1.50 a 100, mailed.
WHITE CALLAS. Fine bulbs, $5.00 per 100; 75c. per doz.
BLACK CALLAS. $4.00 per 100; 60c. per doz.

/^ A IVT VT A C Pliilntlelpliia. best red In existence; Duke of Itlarlboroiiffb, darkest red;
L> f\ X I Al /\^. Duchess, best pink: Als'ice, nearest wlilte; all the above onr Introduction.

$6 OOperlOU; $1 00 per 12, mailed.

AI.I.EMANIA, grandest Orchid, IS.OO per 100; $1.00 per 12 malleil.

ITALIA AND AUSTRIA, 50 cts. per 12. mailed; ti.OOperlOO; tlS.OO per 1000.

r\ A l-l I 1 A CT lOO in 10 Naineil Sorts, whole roots. $6 00 per 100, e-iprcss. Including
II/\r|l,l/\^. many sorts worth *10.(«l per 100. Dahlia <>ilt Edge, first prize, best novelty, 1897,

$S.OO per lot): $1.50 per 12, express. Large roots.
fll A r\I/~\I I Finest Wvture, 75 per cent, light fine bulbs, $7.00 per 1000; $1.00 per lOO.
\AV^ r\U l\J l-d\ ' -ZO aauied v.arielies of Lemolne's, at $12.50 per 1000; $1.50 per 100, express.

Our New SPIR/EA CHINENSIS. ^^Ig^;^^.'^

A prand new Spiraea with immense feathery sprays of rosy white flowers, grand for forcing.

New BUDDLEIA VARIABILIS, ^'S^I^S

MAMMnTU UUUITr CTDAU/RPRRV IL. G.VXITlllER). Fruits in September and October,
mMmiYIU I n nnilC O l nMnDCnni, bcrrlesweli.'hlngMlb.each have been shown; excellent.

OCTOBER FRUITING STRAWBERRY, tlie "St. loseph," Si"i';?sC'=l7ri^u'^

ami Aiilniiiii be;irer; brlt:lit culnr. \ ei v pruductive. Florists can malic big money raising these.
rriee, Sl.OO per lij or»(».00 per lOO, mailed. Flue plants.

A. BLANC & CO., PHILADELPHIA.

^"FREE

In order to Iiitnuliiee the No^v Kuellia Makoyana, raised hy Messrs. Makoy,
of llelclum. and reeentlv exlilblfed at i.;iicnt. we will seod one or more plants -of ft,
FKEK (JF (;IIA1^<■E with every order from this advertlpenient If nientfoned.
We paid 1^.00 for our original planta aud they were well worth It. ;

(

We are a straight shoot and aim to grow into a vigorous plant.

A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN. SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL.

VOL. XI NO. 8

NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 25, 1899.

One Dollar Per Tear

DORMANT CAN N AS

This is the time to start Dormant Cannas to .
'" have them ready in time for Spring bedding.

We can supply Strong dormant roots of the following best standard sorts,
including quite a number of iiigh priced novelties of last season, at $3 per lOO, viz. :

California (Klondike), Souv. du President Carnot, Mme. Sallier, Goliath,
Defender, J. Wilkinson Elliott, E. G. Hill, Pres. Carnot, Alex. Billuard, Hortense
Barbareau, Mme. Favrichon, Aurore, Acme, Trilby, Ami Piohon, Mile. Liska Lorenz,
John Laing, Mme. Crozy, Florence Vaughan, Egandale, Papa, Alphonse Bouvier,
Chas. Henderson, Franz Buchner, Austria, Italia, Burbank, etc.

The following Extra Choice Sorts, at $4.00 per 100, viz. :
Pierson's Premier, Souv. d'Antoine Crozy, Chicago, Robt. Christie, Eldorado
and Souv. de Mme. Crozy.

The following Newer and Scarcer Sorts, at $6.00 per 100, viz. :
Philadelphia, Beaute de Poiteviue, Duke of Marlborough, Mile. Berat, Duchess
of Marlborough, and JIaiden's Blush.

The following Novelties, at $10.00 per 100, viz. :

Tarrytown, Pres. Cleveland, Fiirst Von Hohenlohe, Pres. McKinley, Sam.
Trelease and Rosemawr.

These varieties are all fully described in our large illustrated catalogue of '99,
which will be sent on application.

CALADIUM ESCULENTUM.

Large bulbs, 0-9 inch in circumference, $3.00 per 100.
Extra large bulbs, 9-12 inch in circumference, $6.00 per 100.

F. R. PIERSON CO.

TARRYTOWN-ON-HUDSON, NEW YORK.

^ FOR THIS WEEK ONLY. El

CLEtRANCE "%r"' CROP '98 K.'l

(A chance to secure the choicest sort at (j>l{OWEU8' Prices.)

Aurora, American Seodlinns. Blanche Buruee. Blushinp Beauty. Boreatton . Captlvalkin. CeidlLal
Creole C ijuetie, Crowu Jewel. Daybreak. IJuhe ot Yoik, Enjlly Eckford, Kir» Oy Gray Friar. Her
Maleat.y Juanlta. iJulden Gate, I.ADY MNA BALFOtK, l.t.ttle Kckford. Mnrs.Mald of HiLor,
MlBflHunr. Monarch. N KVV COUNTKSS*. Prima Donna. Frlnce Ed. nf Y..rk. PrtnciSfi Beatrice, guteu
VlctorlA Queen lit Isles, Red KldinR Hood, Royal Rose. Salopian Shahzada, Stanley, Triumph. The Bride

Any "f the above puMtpald. per oz.. 5 cts.: W lb., 16 ctp.; K' lb., 20 cts.; Ib„ 40 cts.

Selections In 5 and in lb. lote, per lb., 36 cts., delivery Included.

Eikford'B Ctinlce-'t Hybrids, mixed, per lb., delivered, 'lb cts.; lUO Iba., delivered at llfi.CO.

Delivery Incl ucfd. .';0 cte. ter ICO
$2.00 perlCOO seeds.

LATANIA BORBONICA SEED

ASPAHAGUJj;i"r;."„".rr'

; Pluinosua NaDus.tl 25 »10 iiu

CocoM WeitdeMnun $100 18 6j

Cliarn^ropi, Kxcelfia 25 15

„ , ., doi. 100

Caladium, fHiicy leaved, strong bulbs. $1 00 $7 00

Calaflluiii EHCulentuiii, 6x8 Inch
mlOlncb
10x12 •■ ,

BeKODlis. tuberous rooted, extra larce flowering
prline Htrala KUaraineed, no culls.

doz. 100
Single. In Ave colors, separate or mixed »0 40 ¥2 60

Double, In bve colors, separate 75 5 00

Double, In Uve cjlors, mixed fiO 4 00

CA IVI fVI A Q H'Ine, HtroHK, Clean ItootB. A. Avellan, A. Bnuvler. Cbaa.
#% I V 9«nwa lIend.ir4ou. (^hlcaHO, Columbia. Comte de Bouchard, Egandale.
lOhlor n1'). KlamlnKo, F. Vantrhan. J. D. Odbos, Mine. Crozy, Papa, Paul Marquant.

(^iid,n ell irloLte. s. d'Ant. Crozy. Souv. du Pre". Carnot j

Bitsetf.'s Red. Beaute Pultevlue. Defender. L. Vaughan. Mile. Berat 50

Mrs. Falrmaii KoBers, Olorlosa. Pbtladelphia. Robt. Christie 85

Prfls. Cleveland. Pres. McKloley. Sec'y Chacanne. Tarrytown. Yellow Crozy 1 50

Gladioli, In fln^at mixture ' 100

4>loxliia. brllllniit colors, sound fine bulbs 60

TiiberofiCM. Kxcelsior Pearl. 1st large size, $1,00 per doz.; |17.00 per 100; 2d size 50

60

60

1 00

40

3 00

4 00
6 00

3 60

I. ilium Aurntnui, 7x9. diz.. 60 cts.; 100.

Dill. " 86 CIS.; ion,

lllU. •' $1.25; 100,

Ltilium Rubruui, i;t8. " 40 cts.; 100.

8x9. " 60 cts.; 101,

9x11, " 75ots.; inO,

Monster " 1.25; 10).

$4.00
6 00

10 00
3.00
4.00
6(10
8.00

lillluti] Album,

8x9, doz.,
9x11,

11x12. monster"
1 Melpomene, 8x9. *

9x11. "

3 00
6 00
10 Oo
6 5u
3 .^)0
8 6o

75 cts.; 100. $5.0U
85 cts.; 100, 6.00

11.2V. 100,

75 cts.; no.

1.00; 100.

1.00
6.00
6.00

Dozens of various sorts at 100 rates.

5 per cent, dlscoaat for cash on all bulbs.

Tlmetoorl6rCYC4S REVOLUTA STi5[*IS. Ready about March. Stems from ^^-10-15 lbs
Secure your stock at favorable rates forE\ltl.Y ORDERS. Plant Iris Kiemplerl for cut flowers^

We offer 50 choice ar.rla In all colors, extra strong clumps, many flower heads. $1.50 per doz.; $10 00
per 100. Strong clumps. $1.20 per doz.; $8.00 per 100.

Tn ilRIVF III M \R ^U !"*.?■ B.idded Ro»es. Japan [tltplea. Florlats' FuTorlle Fern-
iw rt.iiiivk in m «il#ll ballH. UormantclumpHofAMpldlHtra variesata and green.
Send for new Hat, and let us give estimates on your wants for Spring and Summer.

H. H. BERGER & CO.. «= '.t^r ' 47 Barclay St., N. Y.

Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing-.

OF SOME IMPORTANCE

Messrs. Edw. Pynaert=Van Geert,

OF GHENT, BELGIUin,

Have recently appointed us their

EXCLUSIVE AGENTS FOR THIS COUNTRY AND CANADA

from among many wortliy aspirants. Those whio have not already received
their wholesale catalogue for 1899 should send us their names and addresses.
All florists should have this book before them as it contains lowest import prices
upon all Belgian forcing stock, among which are

Azaleas, Araucarias, Palms,

of all kinds, large, medium and specimens,

BAV XREES, KICUS, OTAHEITE ORATVeE, &c., &c.

Securing this Agency enables us to complete the line, as we already act for the

GROWERS OF LILY BULBS IN BERMUDA,

FRENCH BULB GROWERS OF FRANCE,

DUTCH BULB GROWERS OF HOLLAND,
LILY OF THE VALLEY GROWERS OF GERMANY,

and many others, thus enabling us to serve you better than any other American house.

Watch ^Our Advertisements in Tiiis Corner Each Week.

Y

CLUCAS & B9DDINGT0N CO.

50I and 503 W. r3th St., V8^"A?r N. Y. CITY.

Importers, Exporters and Growers' Agents ot SEEDS. BULBS and PLANTS.

OU can get the BEST NOVELTIES as well as
the CREAM of STANDARD COMMERCIAL
VARIETIES in ::::::::;: :

Carnations, Chrysanthemums,
Geraniums, Pelargoniums,
Cannas, Dahlias, Pseonies,

-A.LSO-

New^ACALYPHA SANDERI, ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, DRA-
CAENA5 SANDERI, ROWALLIA GIGANTEA, RUSSELIAS,
MULTIFLORA and ELEGANTISSIMA, ABUTILON SAVITZII,
OSTON FERN, CORDATA COMPACTA, KENTIAS, PAN-
DANUS VEITCHII, ETC., from

Send for 1899
TRADE LIST

THE COTTAGE GARDENS,

C. W.WARD,

Manager.

QUEENS, N. Y.

Meotlon th« FIorlflFts' Brchftnge wh«o wrltliur.

188

The F=i-orists' Exchange.

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WE ARE THINKING

That you have forgotten to order the following items.
Do so now or you will need them when 'tis too late.

Aepnrasrus Pluinosun Xnniis.
SpriMiiieri

• per 100 seed, $1.25
1.00

-Cbolce Plorlsts* Stock.

Trd. pkc.

, separate colors tO 25

" mixed coiois, 25

, separate colors 25

mixed colors 25

Queen ol the Mai'kei, separate colors 15

*' mixed colors lo

Seiiiple*s BrnnchiuiE} separate colors 25

• * " mixed colora 25

ASXERS-

Truffaut's Perleciiou,
Victovi

Oz.
*1 50

1 no

I 7J
1 5U
75
50
1 50
1 25

Trd. pkt. Oz.

Salvia Splendens *0 2.-. M 50

Stock, Snowflake 50

Trd. pkt. Oz.

Cobrea ScHndent* |0 15 10 35

Cosiiiotii, early flovstrir-g mixed 25 1 00

Dracaena IndiviMa 15 ^^0

Lobelia. Crystal Palace Coiiipdcia. 25 2 00

♦ Mignonette, Allen's DeflaDce, true. 25 100

♦ Peiunias. large flowering, single
^ fringed 50

I WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, 54 and 56 Dey Street, NEW YORK. ;
?♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦^

Mention the IHorlBtB' Exrhangp wh*^ wrHin>e ^

SWEET PE.IS.— Emily Henderson, Blanche
Feriy. Butterfly, a lb., 40 cis. Kxtra Karly
Blanclie Ferry Countei^s of Radnor Fireflj,
firay Fiiar, Katharine Tracy, a lb. 511 cts.

FOR RETAILING!!

Fl r>Uf CD CCrCnQ '>> Large Sized Handsomely

, t\^»»Ert OCKI^O l,Itli08;raplied Pacteet s , und

*Z eufficieut seed in each pacliet to enable the buyer lo sell them at 5 cents each,

» $15.00 PER lOOO.

* VEGETABLE SEED in colored packets, well-flUed, $15.00 per 1000.

[) CkCAC DCAMC nn^ nnou in boxes, containing about 3^ pint each,

^ rLAo, bLAIMd ana bUKN $i0.00 per lOOO.

I CENTRAL PARK LAWN GRASS SEED

I) sellers. Pints, $6.U0 per 100; quarts, JIO.UO per 100.

in quart and pint boxes,
very attractive, good

Caladlnm Esculentum, 7 to 10

inches in circumference, $4.u0 per 100;

10 to 12 inches in circum., $6.00 per 100.
Caniias, Mixed DtvarC French, $2 a 100.
Dabllas, separate colors. Pink, Yellow,

White or Red, large undivided roots,

J8.00 per 100.
Gladiolus. <;boice mizefl, large bulbs.

Sl.UO per 100 ; $7.00 per 1000.

Llllum Auratum.

Large sized bulbs, $6.00 per 100
Rosenm, large sized bulbs, 5.00 per 100
Rubrvui, targe sized bulbs, 5.00 per 100
Album, large sized bulbs, 6.00 per 100

Madeira Vine Roots, strong roots,

$3 UO per 100.
Tuberose Bulbs, Dwarf Pearl, large

bullw, $7.60 per luuu.

O UVAPIMTU QTAI^rC ly Inches long, neat, strong and durable, suitable for

O n I nil in in O l ni\tO Hyaclmhs, luchslas, etc., In pots, tl.OO per 1000. K

W Send for Quarterly List of High Grade Florists' Flower Seeds, Etc. C

4 STUMPP & WALTER CO., 50 Barclay Street, NEW YORK, i

^ Mention the Florists^ Exchange when writing.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Ebtablished 1876.

Imcorporated 1890.

COXSEEDCO.

CALIFORNIA SEEDS A SPECIALTY.

Growers of Onion, Lettuce, Carrot, Sweet
Peas, Asters and Cosmos.

34 Gansevoort St., 41t, 413. 415 Sansome St.,

NEW YORK. S&N FR&NGISGO.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlns.

■■■■■■■■■HHHHiaBHHaHaBiaa

H.W. BUCKBEEs

SEED SPECIALIST, £

Rocfclord Seed Farais^.5* ■

.^.^Forest Oty Greetihotises. *

Lock Box 811, ROCKFORD, ILL. ■

Special Prices Upon Application. »

Mpntlon th^ Flnrlata' Exchange when writing.

RAWSON'S

"Arlington Tested Seeds"

Are now well known to some FLORIST.S. wc
want them known to all FLORISTS. Special
price list sent on application.

W. W. RAWSON & CO.

IS aid 13 Faneull Hall Sq. BOSTON, MASS.

Mention the Flnrlata' Egrhane^ when writing.

Only 40 els.
per 1000.

FLOWER SEED BAGS

Hand made, nice, clean stock. Samples free.
Mention the FlorlBts' Exchange when wrltlntr.

18

See Announcement, page 201.

LILY OF THE VALLEY

FOR EASTER FLOWERING.

WE OFFER A LIMITED QUANTITY
OF

High Grade Pips

Whicli have been in cold
storage for over two
months and are now in
fine condition for

Easter Forcing.

EEDS for Profit
Sweet Peas ^

1 ^a FLORISTS-

k. M FLOWEK

^^ SEEDS IVIIWWBWIAW^

^, Wholesale Cata]o'.rue on upphcatiun. ^t

, WEEBER & DON, ^^L^^Zl^T 'i

» 114 Chambers St., New York City. .Iji

Cases containing 2,500
Best Hamburg Pips, $25.

Cases containing 2,000
Best Berlin Pips, $24.00.

Cases containing 1,000
Peerless Brand Pips, $14.

ORDER EARLY.

-^e can sbip on two bours
notice.;

HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut Street, [Philadelphia.

Mention th« Floiiats' Exchanite when writing

SPECIAL SEEDS

For the FLORIST and GARDENER.
Send lor Wholesale Catalogue. . .

JOHI<iSOI<« & SXOKES,

217-219 Market St., Philadelphia.

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Mention the Plorl^ta' Exchange when writing.

"KLONDYKE" COSMOS

Entries now booked for Seed of crop
1899. Present delivery, trade packets only,
$1.00 each. Cash with order.

A. W. SMITH, - Americus, Ga.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

' PLANT SEED CO. |

* Wholesale Merchants. f

I I

Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing.

TRY RICE'S SEEDS

WHOLESALE ONLY.

Write for our '99 Calendar and Trade Catalogue.

JEROME B. RICE & CO.,

CAMBRIDGE VALLEY SEED GARDENS,

Cambridge, N. Y.

Mention the Florists' Sxchange when writing.

EVERY GROWER OF FLOWERS

Should try Armstrong's New

EverBlooiniQg Single TuOerose.

Certificate of Merit from .S. A. F. and O.H..
and Shaw Gold Medal for a new plant of
merit. W5.00 per 100.

LUTHER ARMSTRONG, o^tlu St. Louis, Mo

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Uiii.liAAH>.ii.iAH>.i.kAL4^|^„|4|tl.|^A4^tl.|,iA^tA|,Aji^^^^^ur

- TIIRCRnCC TRUE Excelsior Pearl. ?

BULBS...

InN. T. InClilcnsc

First Size Per 1000, J". 00 *;..

" Per 2000, 13.25 14.00

Medium Size Per 1000, 4.00 5.0(i

" Per 2000, 5 percent, less.

These are the trvie Hnllock strain, carefullT

graded, true to name, dried on racks, free

^■^^^^^^^^"•^^^^^^^^ from rot, culls or over-j?rown " bloomers."

Cur Spring "BOOK FOR FLORISTS," X^';"e!.'S'^i'X'VfIi::."s,''£'„''s1.»y',?„'|.;,*„':

iKiiis, New PJaiilK, FioriBts' .Hiipplics, etc, is worlh hnving. ASK FOR IT.

NEW YORK:
14 Barclay St.

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE

CHICAGO:
B4& 86 Randolph St.

Mention the Florists' Exchange whan wrltlns.

ROSE HILL NURSERIES

SPECIAL OFFER OF SEEDS

ALL FRESH.

Cocos Weddeliana

Latania BorbonlCd

Kentia Belmoreana

Kentia Forsteriana

Phoenix Canariensis. . . .

Per l(K\i Seeds.
$7.50

3. no

5 00

5.no

1.26

Per 1000 Seeds.

Phcenicophorum Seychellarum $5.ti0

Musa Ensele .... 4.75

Chama^rops Excelsa 75c. per lb.

Washtngtonla Filtfera SI. 75 per lb.

Washingtonia Robusta. ...$3.5U per lb.

SIEBRECHT & SON, New Rochelle, N.Y.

Mention the inortits* Exchange when writing.

February 25, 1899.

Thb I=L-0RISTS' Excht^nge.

189

PolDts and int'ormatiuQ trom ueedHmeo, andaJl
mtereeied in this column, solicited. Address
Editor Seed Trade, care of Florists' Ex-
change, P. O. Box 1697, New York.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION

E. B. Clark, Milford, Conn. .President ; Jos.
A. BoLoiANO, Baltimore, First Vice-President;
Albert McCullougo, Cincinnati, Second
Vice-President; S. F. Willard, Wetlieretield,
Conn , Secretary and Treasurer.

A local paper reports an effort is be-
iuj4' made to form a coiupauy for the
mauufacture of a seed separating ma-
chine in Danville, 111. ~!^

College Pai-k, Cal.— The Gallimore
Seed Co. has been incorporated to grow
and sell all kinds of seeds, plants, Uow-
ers, etc. Authorized capital, |;2;5,000.
Capital subscribed, $25,000. Incorpor-
ators: Mary P. Gallimore, Frances Galli-
more, Elizabeth Gallimore, Susie Galli-
more, David Gallimore.

Newport, B. I. — Harry L. De Blois
has rented a store at 80 Broadway, and
intends using It as a seed store.

Lily Crops in Bei'iniida. — John R.
Fotheringham, representing F. K. Pier-
son Co., Tarrytown, N, Y., has just re-
turned from Ueriuuda, where he has
been examining the lily crop. He spent
several weeks on the islands, and reports
that the acreage is much smaller this
season, but that the crop looks better
and the outljok for healthy bulbs is
brighter.

The Goverunient Seed Contract. — As

a reason why some of the best seedsmen
did not care to bid for the latest govern-
ment seed contract, \V. Atlee Burpee &
Co., I*hiladeli)hici, tells the Rural New
Yorker that "the list of seeds ^n which
proposals were asked could not possibly
be procured to fill the order without sub-
stitution." .\nother important reason
advanced by the same Hrm is "that it
was specially stipulated that all the
flower seeds should be of American
growth, and it would be utterly impos-
sible to procure anything in the quanti-
ties needed on most varieties, while on
some varieties, it would be Inipossibleto
procure any seed whatever of American
growth."

European Notes,

The wintry spell has taken its depart-
ure, and to-day the heat is almost un-
bearable. These sudden changes are
having a very injurious effect upon many
of our growing plants, and during the
past week the plow has buried several
lots that we had hoped would yield at
any rate a moder.'itecrop. The greatest
sufferers at present are late sown beets,
late cabbages and the extra early tur-
nips. As thestooks of some of thesehave
been quite cleared out, the prospects for
next year are not very rosy just now.

Spring sowings would be well under
way were it not for the sodden condi-
tion of the land, which renders outdoor
work practically impossible. This helps
us to pay more attention to indoor mat-
ters, and a visit paid during the day to
one of our best growers of primula has
been full of interest.

Novelties In Priinulas.

Having been favored with a private
advance view of the noveltlesin primulas
for the coming season it is very pleasant
to be able to mention two very beautiful
acquisitions. The first is of a brilliant
deep scarletcolor in thestyle of Chiswick
red, but much more vivid, and equally
effective in daylight or iiiider artificial
light. The size of the iiidividtial llmvers
is fully double that of the i 'hiswick red,
while the outline is not so stiff and form-
al, but the petals have somewhat of the
wavy character of the Queen which is
one ottheparents. Thesecondisahybrid
between I', stellata and one of the more
robust forms of P. sinensis flmbriata
alba. The result is a perfect combina-
tion of the best qualities of both par
ents, viz, the florlferousness of P. stellata
and the size, form and substance of the
Prim. sin. Hmb. alba. The contrast be-
tween the pure white flowers and the
dark brown stems and russet leaves is
both beautiful and effective.

.\. hybrid between P. stellata and a fine
strain of the old Market red is also very
beautiful, but it is not so effective as the
white. These are quite distinct from the

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hOO,000 FUCHSIASi

SOFT WOODED. IN GOOD VARIETIES.

Purchaser's selection, !liiS,60 per 100 ; our selection, !9>2 GO per 100, aa followH

PIIEN'0MEN.\L. MONSTROSA SUBBERBA, AVAL.\NCnE, ROSATNSPATRJ,

lohu he.iconsfield, oriflame, purple prince,

elm city. m.me. v. der straus. jupiter,

saplet freres, blands new striped.

BLACK PRINCE,
WAVE OF LIFE,
TROPHEE.

IVV, SCENTED and BROISZE GERANIUMS.

We can supply Geraniums in large quantities, double and single, from 2 Incb pots, in good varictie

$2.51:) per 100. B^~Send for list.
CV* CLAMENS Nice plants from 2^ Inch pots, with good bulbs, ^.00 per 100.
ROi^HS Cold grown stock, in 30 varieties, from 2H Inch pots. $2.50 per 100.

«... CHRVSANXHEiraUJnS ••••

Nice young stock, best cutflower varieties, '2}4 Inch pots, |2.50 per ItO.

.... MISCELLANEOUS ....

Petunias

iStobilniit lie-i Dyfi'lanus.

Grevilli-ii IC nbiiNt n

Salvia Siilniilcns

Mexican Primroses

Begouias (flowering)

Coleus

Onr npin WfioffiMrrle Catalogue is j list out of press and loill he mailed on appUrnttov . J

Correspondence Suliclted. ' Special prices on large orders. J

Springfield, Ohio, ♦
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Feverfew

I>raca'iia Indivisa

t'yperiis Alterniiolius, 3 Id.

Aseratuins

Kiisselia Juncea

Hibiscus

Heliotrope

. per 100, t2.50
2.50
4.00
2.50
2.50
2.50
2.50

. per 100, IJ.IK)
31KI
" 2.50
2.50
2.50
3.00
1.50

MCGREGOR

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BROS.,

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Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

LOW PRICES

On Privet, Ampelopsis Veitchil,
and Clematis Paniculata*

Field grown. Prices given on application. Ail the
above In large quantities.

The Elizabeth Nursery Co., Elizabeth, N. J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

SPEGIIL SEED 11 W OFFER

100 1000

Freesia Bulbe, )^ to K In. In dlam »0.65 »5.00

u to ^ In. In dism 45 S.B0

Calla Bulbs, dry Call, grown doz.

Mam., 2 In. and overln diam $1.40 9.50 90.00

Extraelze, IWto IMIn. Indlam.. 1.00 6.50 60.00
Flret size, IM tolHIn. Indlam.. TO 5.00 45.00
SecondBlze.ltolMln.lndlam.. 60 4.50 40.00

Fresh Seed, giant flowered Cyclamen, S colors and
mixed, 60c. per 100 seeds; ^.50 per KXX) seeds.

DrncKcnalndiviBa, M.Kirierlb.; 20c. a 1000 seeds.

lirevillea KobilHla, t3.50 per lb.; 40 cts. per oz.

For prices of Pansy and other Florists seeds, send for
wholesale price list.

N. Y. MARKET GARDENERS' ASS'N,
281 SIXTH AVENUE. (P. 0, Box 2341), NEW YORK.
Mention the Florl»t«' Exchange when writing.

The B. L. BRAGG CO.

1 I

Springfield, Mass.

Surplus SlOG^'Peas

Maud H., Abundance,

Dexter, Yorkshire Hero,

American Wonder, Premium Gem,
Cliampion of England, Advancer,
liorsford's Market Garden.

Can you use any of these varieties in lots of
I one bushel or more?

The stock is first-class and new, of high
test and is live seed. Tbe prices are
-wortli wrltlntf about, tor instance,
I'remiuin Gems, per bushel, $2.00 Send us
list of quantities and varieties. We will
price same by return mail, and can sbii)
within twenty minutes of receipt of order.
Mention the Fiorlata' Exciiange when writing.

P. pyramitlaliBgraiKlitlora reported upon
in these notes last .vear. Neither of these
seedlings has lieen named at present, but
as they are to be exhibited at the next
meeting of the Royal Horticultural So-
ciety, names will have to be found for
them during the next three days.

As a general rule, primulas are doing
fairly well this season, although the
blazing sunshine of to-day following a
three days' down pour is not exactly
what the grower would choose.
Some Trade Methods.

The seed trade generally report a
fairly good trade thus far, but in several
quarters we hear of aconsiderableshrink-
age in protits, due in a great measure to
unfair competition. One of these meth-
ods is the putting out of seeds in small
quantities on sale or return, which has
come Into vogue during the past tlireeor
four years. While this is no doubt a ne-
cessity and a boon in a country like
yours, it is hardly needed over here, and
is very discouraging to legitimate trad-
ers. Another method which is not help-
ful to trade generally is that of giving
discounts of 1.5 or 20 percent, to mem-
bers of the Amateur (iardeners' Associa-
tion. This comparatively yung orgun-
ization h.as thous.ands of members In
different parts of the country, mostly
among the middle cl.ass and the upper
stratum of the %vorking class, and by
promising to give their trade only to
those firms who are willing to give them
the discounts named they are able to
dictate their terms to all but afew of the
strongest houses. It's the old policy of

" every man for himself and the ," but

it is siinidy suicidal to the best interests
of the trade in the end. Add to these the
"plunging lunatic" who imagines that
he will attract the whole trade of the
earth, and provides accordingly, and
then, before he goes bankrupt, floods the
advertising columns of the trade papers
with offers priced considerably under
cost, and you have a trio that deserves
as it receives the wrath and condemna-
ot the confreres of,

European Seeds.

LILY OF THE VALLEY

THE CREAM OF THE MARKET!

Berlin Strain. 1000 In a case, $12.00 per 1000 F. O. B. cars N Y. Terms, ^et Cash

This Valley Is guaranteed to produce large bells and abundant foliage

F. W. O. SCHMITZ, - - Jersey City, N. J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

RULKER'S BEST. $5.00 per ounce; Vs ounce for 90 cts. ;
trade pkt., 25 cts.

ROLKER'S BEST. $3.50 per ^i ounce; Ma ounce for
$1.'25; trade pkt., 25 cts.
Write for and Exuiuine our Trade List of Seeds, etc., to

AUGUST RbLKER & SONS, 52 Dey Street, New York.

Pansy
Primula

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

HSTEB SEED

White Branching (Semple's), $ 1 .00 per oz.
Pink " " 1.00 "

Queenof the Market, white, 50 "

True and select stock ; price per pound on application.

HARKY A. BUNYARD,

42 West 28th St. NEW YORK.

Plant Growers and
Hanufacturers' Agent

Mention th* Floiiata' Btzobaase whan wrltlnv.

190

The I=i-orists' Exchange.

THEY AKE TOT DEAK

A SPECIALTY

"GIIBPEIBeNIIE-BDLBS"

{The best for forciog t

ROMAN HYACINTHS .. ..

NARCISSI, FREEZIAS, ETC.

In ripe perfection, and of the highest .quality.

Asli for prices for July and August delivery.

A trial ordersollcitedaod esteemed. Keferences given.

h. BERNARD, - GarpuelraDne-Var-France.

Mention the Flnrlsts' Exchane-p whpn writing.

ALM

\^

(^f / FRESH

G:^^^^ on hand

100 1000 3000
CocoH \Ve<ldeliann....fl.OO f8.no:i:2.50
Kentia Belmoreana.. 1.00 6.50 17.50
Lntnnia Borbonica... .50 2.50 r>.50
Asparagus Pliiinosus

Naiias 1.25 10.00

Dracrena I ud I visa per oz.. 50 cts.

J. L. SCHILLER, 404 E. 34th St. New York.

Mention the Florists' Kxchange when wtIUdk.

ESTABLISHED 1802

T

SEEDS

Fresh Seeds Just Arrived.

GOGOSWEDDELIANA^:rVoSS

LATANIA BORBONICA

At 50o.
ferlb.

J.M.THORBURN&CO.

(Late of IS John Street)

36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK

Spring Edition...
MARCH 18.

SEE ANNOUNCEMENT, PAGE201.

^^ * Kg Al jk O Dwarf. Including Italia,
\^/\ ni Y% #\0 ^1-^*^ per 100; $8 per 1000.
Fow old Sinilnx Roots. ?1.00 per 100.
Tick's Urnncliiiiir Asler, bargain.
Aiferatiini, white, blue, and new PrincesB Pauline;

])0t9 and rooted cuttinga.
GeraniuniM. pots and rooted cuttings. Mine. Sallerol

Double Ivy Leaved Geraniums, fine, $2.00 per lOU.
Write for ibices to

W. B. WOODRUFF, i"oriBt, Westfield, N.J.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing

ARDISIA GRENULATA and CRISPA. ,ll'i^,^

juat picked, 75c. per 100, $6.00 per lOOU, postpaid
10 any address.

CnnTPU UFATUrO Erica persolutaalba and
dbUlUn nCAincn. roeea. tine plants just
coroinc" in blooro, 3 in. pote, 16 plants for $1.00,
.51) plaats for $3 75by express. Cash please.
Fine Catileyie Triana^ blooms, $3.50 per doz.

R. C. HANFORD. Norwalk, Conn.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

EMERSON C. McFADDEN,

Wholesale Florist
■■■•°"'' Seedsman

Successor to Pitcher & Manda.
UNITED STATES EXOTIC NURSERIES,

SHORT HILLS, N. J.

Mention the Florlgta' Exchange when writing.

Double MARGDEKITE. mixed,
trade pkt., 15c.; dwf. mixed, 25c.

IMII.OX nRunmOMH, dwarf mixed, ISc.
< Al,KM>ri,A, .loiiblr vcllow. oz.,25c.
VKK ItEN A, niaiumutli liilxed, 2UC.
N A ST 1 : 1! T Hi .11 . dwarf mixed, oz., 10c. ; lb.. JI.OO.
STOt" K . large Krfurt, double mixed, trade pkt., 25c.
H'«)K<iIN« RADISH, per lb., 50 cts.
(Ari.lKLOWER, Early Dwarf Erfurt, extra,
pkt., 25 CIS. ; oz.. M.tW.

Trade List and Samples on application.

BEAULIEU, - Woodhaven. N.Y.

Mention the Florlata' Exchang-e when writing.

One to three eyes,
strorg, such varp.
as Queen Char-
lotte. Henderson,
Florence Vauchan. Italia, Austria. America. Ecan-
dale, Herat, etc. f2.00 per liO. dpecial rate per 1000,

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrttlna

A Ron on Cannas.

Florence Vauchan. Italia, Aust
dale, Herat, etc. f2.00 per liO. t
n.^_^Af^_^ Healthy cultinps from soil,
I fIrnJiTllinC McGowan. Scott Eldorado. Jl
UQI llfllllllln. i>3r 100:fTnti per IIIOO Flora
uuiuufclUllUt g„i ^„^j Daybreak. Jl.SU per
100; tlO per 10(0. Send me a listof your wants to be
priced on other 8t<.ck. RICHARD INiSAM.,
Lock Box 514. West Moorestown. N. J., near Phlla.

M<*ntlon the PInrlHts' Exchaiure when wrltlUK

Peacock's Dahlias

ARE THE BEST THAT BI.OUM.

New Carnations. Kew Clirysanthemums.

Send for our new illustrated descriptive
catalogue (now in printer's handb) before
I placiDff your orders elsewhere.
j Correspondence solicited .

I W. p. PEACOCK. - - Atco. N.J.

Mention the Florlats' Exchangejwhen wrttlns.

Fresh
Picked
Seed
of_

^spara^fus !Plumosus 7/anus^

S17.00 per 1000; S65.00 per 10,000.

SXRONG PLANTS:

2>^ in. pots,|lil40.00 per 1000
«4.50 per :1Q0.

WEST VIEW FLORAL CO. ^^lanta

Mention the Florlata' Enchange when writing.

..QLADIOLL.

FORCE the iVlAY for DECORATION DAY.

It is full of vigor and will do^business for you.

Large, deep, 3 inch bulbs of this beautiful light variety,
$2.oo per hundred.

ItS^ PRICE LIST ON; APPLICATION.

CUSHMAN GLADIOLUS CO.,

MentlOB the Florists* Exchange when writing.

Boston.

Trade Notes.

A very heavy increase iu the quan-
tity of stock sent to this market and a
correspondingly heavy decrease in the
demand for same, has been the condi-
tion of things for a week past, with
prices taking a quick descent. A decided
change of temperature, coming simul-
taneously with Lent, is to blame in a
great measure for tliis condition.

Carnations alone are almost holding
their own, but this is only true of the
finer grades, the poorer ones being in
overstock with the demand light. The
flue grades, however, make about the
same prices as last quoted, i. e., an av-
age of about $2.(}o for all but Scott,
which bring .11. ."iO ; a few extras making
*-'.50.

Koses and bulbous stock have suf-
fered most, and sales are made of the
former generally at the buyer's prices
when purchased in any quantity.
Beauty are becoming much more
plentiful, and move rather slowly; .$4
a dozen is now a high price for finest
stock. The grades at $1, :if2 and $3 a
dozen are very plentiful, as are the
cheaper ones. Bride and Bridetmaid
are now very plentiful, and though the
former move rather the faster of the
two, still the demand, when comiiared
with the quantity, is exceedingly light.
A few Jacks and Dlrich Brunner
have been brought into the flower
market; though rather shoit of stem
the flowers are fairly good ; .f 3 to $4 a
dozen was received for the first dozens.

Bulbous stock is now seen in every
store window and on every stand in the
streets and alleys, so plentiful has it
become. It is very hard to quote prices
for this stock. It is held at fairly good
figures in the morning, cheapeus during
the day, and sells for anything at night
so as to make room for a larger supply
the following day, and though immeuse
quantities are thus disposed of the aver-
age prices are very low ; %\ to f l.,")(l
can bu.v Kood stock of any but the very
choicest jonquils, such as Golden .Spur and
Horsfieldii, daffodils, trumpets, paper
whites, Romans, etc., going at thisflgure.
Tulips average %'2 a 100, a few choice
ones making %Z.

Violets have again become rather
druggy, the supply having very much
increased during the mild spell.

Jottings.

A. A. Voorneveld warns the trade
against his partner, H. J. D. W. Ten
Doesschate.

Frank McMahon, Seabright, N. J.,
was a visitor in town this week.

Following a custom now well estab-
lished, Edward Hatch entertained a
party of his florist and gardener friends
on Washington s birthday. This year,
however, saw a new departure from the
usual custom, due very largely to the
departure of Mr. Hatch's cottage, "Tlie
Breakers," stable, etc., out to sea during
the storm of last November, which was
very severe just at that part of Scituate
where "Tlie Breakers'' was situated.
This same cottage which had so well
withstood the advances made on it
by the "Old Guard" in former years, on
February 22, as well as at other times,
was forced to give way to the high
winds and seas. This year tlie party
was entertained at "The Windmill,"
Wenham. Mass., and to say that Mr.
Hatch was host is sufficient, as an.vthing
more said would besuperfiuous. — F.J.N.

Boxton, MaKS — Kf>liert Farquhar, of R. tt
.7. Farquhar. will shortly open a seedstoreat
s South .Market Btreet.

m\ m SEEDS

Kentia Forsteriana

Per Case of 4000, SilT.BO
Per Tin of 2000, 0.00

SPIR^^A COMPACTA

Per 100, »4.00

SPIRAEA PALMATA.

Per 100, S5.00

Catalogue of Roses for Spring delivery now
ready.

C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer,

193 Greenwich Street. New York.
Mention the Plorlsts' Excluuige when writing.

Chicago.

state of Trade.

The protracted spell of cold has
ended, and for several days past the
weather has been balmy, spring-like,
with plenty of sunshine. "This is affect-
ing the market in the form of an inci eased
stock of roses, and a drop iu prices. So
far, however, there has been a lair clear
up of all kinds of stock, save perhaps,
some bulbous flowers, which aie the
hardest of all to work off.

The street men stood ready as soon as
the weather allowed, and quantities of
carnations and violets, the prime favor-
ites with them, were disposed of through
this channel. Dutch hyacinths, evidently
the product of the miniature stock, are
now coming in in all colors, selling fairly
well at f 3 per 100. Prices of roses of all
kinds are lower. Beautv, best long stem,
bring $3 to %i: 2(Miich, $1.50 to f 2 ;
shorts, 60c. to .Ifl. Bride has the call.
Bridesmaid beinc inclined to accumulate;
a few fancies may leach ¥8, but f4 to
•¥<; is the common run, with seconds
down to f3.

Carnations, lower giades, bring %\ to
fl.50; standards, $2 to I|t3 ; fancies, $4
to ?5, with the prospects of prices fall-
ing. Violets move freely enough now,
but at low figures — 40c. per hundred iu
bulk, prime bringing 75e. to |1. Har-
risii realize fl.25 to $1.50, and callas
about same prices, being moie plentiful.
Valley brings $4 to $5; sweet peas, $1
to $2.

Club Meeting.

;The regular meetingof the Florists'
Club took place on the 7th, C. W. John-
son, vice president, in the chair. Fied
Weber, Eiust Weber, John Assa, all Bow-
manville growers, and Henry Streening,
were elected members. The committee
to make arrangements for transporta-
tion of the Club and its friends to Detroit
for the S. A. F. Convention in August,
was named, and will consist of the presi-
dent of this Club, P.J. Hauswlrth and
W. N. Rudd, president S. A. F. It is the
determination of this committee to leave
nothing undone to make the event a
memorable one.

The committee on program was In-
structed to secure a hall for a musicale
to be held either on the first or second
meeting in March.

Of theplautsand flowers on exhibition,
the Hindsdale Rose Co. sent their new
carnation Red Wave, including a fine
plant well in bloom, which scored 85
points and was awarded a certificate.
It Is a very full petaled flower, said to be
free flowering, some of the blooms hav-
ing faint tracings of white H. Streeling,
104tb and Michigan avenue, had a red
seedling named Carter Harrison. The
flower is several shades darker than Red
Wave. A plant with i-even open flowers
was also exhibited. This variety scored
85 points and wasawnrded a certificate.
From Andrew McAdam oame a splen-
didly grown and well-flowered cineraria,
white, with neatly tipped edge, besides
a large number of varieties of cut bloom
of seasonable flowers. The exhibit was
awarded honorable mention.
Jottings.

Plants in pots, since the warmer
weather set in, are showing up In the re-
tail stores in fine shape. Azaleas are
plentiful and fairly good sellers. Cineia-
rias are also a feature, wilh primroses of
the later batches. The retail home trade
Is not brisk; but shipping continues in
excellent shape.

J. Austin .Shaw expects hereafter to
make this city his home, and will act as
western agent for eeveial firms, he says.

C. S. Loder, of the National Florists'
Board of Trade, has been in the city the
past week, and has added several mem-
bers to Ills list of patrons. Chas. Held,
920 N. Campbell avenue, who is recover-
ing from a severe illness, by his doctor's
advice left on Thursday for a three
months' trip to Los Angeles, Cal., to
recuperate. Ess.

Passiac, N. J.

Business here has been very quiet, ow-
ing to the severe weather, but is now
somewhat on the mend. The firm of A.
McAllister & Son has been changed to
M. E. McAllister & Co., the elderMcAl-
lister having gone out of the flowerbusi-
ness to devote all his time to the seed
business in New York City.

Damaged by the Storm.

West Chesteh. Pa.— John McVey sus-
tained a $2,000 loss Wednesday, Febru-
ary 15; six of his greenhouses being
crushed in by the snow. The stock in
these was entirely desl roved.

February US, 1899.

The F^lorists' Exchkmge.

191

imericajnjCarnajion^ociety

Contiuuatioii uf Keport of Fhiladelpltla
Meeting.

The variety J. Whitcomb Riley is a
seedliDg of Messrs. K. O. Hill i^ Co., the
stock Uelug owned jointly by that con-
tern anil the DailleUouze Bros., of Flat-
busb, N. Y.

An exhibit not meutloued in last week's
issue was that of the Indianapolis
Flower Co., which sent its pluk sport of
Daybreak.

Discussion Of Professor Arthur's Paper.

(.See pa^e ItjO, last weeks' s hsur.)

In Hnswer to a question as to what
would be the cost of |)roperly construct-
ing a bench for sub-irrigation purposes,
J'rofessor Arthur stated that In his ease
.about la cents per squarefoot was what
ihe estimated, but that the cost to com
uiercial florists would probably be more.
He was not prepared to give the Items
iu detail. If a bench were properly con-
structed without requiring any extra
support, the additional expense came in
in lining the bottoms. Most people con-
sidered it worth while to put n a zinc lin-
ing because it seemed to be the most sub-
stantial and lusted the lojgest. Zinc is
placed three Inches along the sides be-
sides covering the bottom. The brick Is
set sidewise in the bench with the lower
<;orners chipped off to allow the water to
pass along the bench easily. Some peo-
ple prefer galvanized iron for lining pur-
poses.

Mr. Giesy said that zinc, R6i8-t, or 3 x
7 feet, weighed 14 pounds and cost 71/2
cents u pound.

Mr. .\smus asked how long such a
bench would last. The professor stated
that the benches at the Purdue Univer-
sity had been in existence for three years
and they look at the present time as if
they would last a good many years yet.

Mr. Asmus dcslied to know If the
benches could only be used on the level
■orit they could be adapted tohouses that
run up a grade. I'rofessor Arthur haid
lie had suggested to have lengths of .2.'i
or 30 feel on the level. Un a grade the
Jevels should be a trifle higher or lower
as the cape mlfiht be.

Mr. Gasser, of Cleveland, stated that
cement cost about six cents a square
foot and bilcks about $6 a thousand.
He did not believe zinc could lust four
years because it corroded as soon as
«aith was put on it. So would galvan-
ized Iron.

William Scott, of Buffalo, thought it
hardly fair to put to the professor such
common commercial questions as those
about cost, it the sub Irrigation plan
was commercially a success the cost was
not of such great consideration. Pro-
fessor Arthur had advocated galvanized
iron but the speaker considered that
good cypiess lumber well planed, and
screwed together would last many years.
He did not believe in cement, as from
his e.xperlenee it was a "cracker" and
galvanized Iron would rust. He had the
greateHt respect tor Professor Arthur's
work; but he did not think that the ex-
periment station men were just as prac-
tical cultivators as some of the florists,
and he culled upon Fred Dorner, Jr., of
Lafayette, whose firm had experimented
with sub-irrigation, to state his results
therefrom.

Mr. Dorner replied, stating that the
cost of putting up the benches wasabout
20 cents a scjuare foot. They used 4 x -t
for under supports, and 2x4 crosswise,
covering these with common pine floor-
ing. The firm had put in tour different
varieties of carnations and planted some
ot the samd kinds In anotberhouse under
the same conditions, in order to see what
the difference would be. T'hey found that
with the sub-irrigated benches the labor
of watering was reduced about 75 per
cent. The top of the soil was;kept In the
condition that Professor Arthur had ex-
plained—somewhat dry. Mr. Dorner
considered sub-irrlgatlon very beneficial
to the carnation. The plants made finer
growth, the blooms were larger and the
stems stlffer than those on the varieties
planted tor comparison.

Mr. Dillon took exception to Mr. Scott's
remarks about cement whicli material
he considered very serviceable tor those
who have solid beds. He never had had
an.v trouble with cement cracking and
he had used it quite extensively in cis-
terns and otherwise. By placing the
cement on the solid ground and leaving
no loose soil below It, he considered it
would work satisfactorily, and tlie cost
was slight.

W. .N'. liudd: V\e have tired this experi-
ment on a very small scale at our iilace,
very carefully. We selected in the best

hfjuse the best bench anti took the center
of the bench for the experiment. It was
a six-toot bench, and we took two eight-
foot sections. It struck me that pos-
sibly the layer ot brick underneath may
have had something to do with theextra
growth seen In the sub-Irrigated benches,
so we prepared the two sections exactly
alike, except that we arranged one tor
sub-irrigation and one to be watered in
the ordinary way with ordinary drain-
age, but bo'tli having a la.ver ot brick. I
started out iu this experiment with the
idea that it would be a failure, because
every man in the place had becomeaccus-
tomed to the old way ot doing things,
anil were all bound to be prt-jiidiced
against the new way ; and with the idea
that DO matter whether it was a failure
or not the first year, the failure wouhl
not by any means condemn the new
scheme, while success would certainly
commend It. On the whole, I was not dis-
appointed. It was not a success; but
part ot that is due to the tact ot over-
watering in the beginning. We found it
a very easy matter to over-water, and
the soil was heavily over-watered along
at first. That, ot course, was a bad
thing. The plants In the sub-irrigated
bench have been a little behind the ad-
joining plants growing in the rtrrlfnarv

to e.\plain, is, that the south side of the
bench gets, of course, niore light, there Is
more evaporation, and we And that at
certaiu seasons, with us at least, six or
eight inches of thesouth side of the bench
t)ecomeunduly dry down to quite a depth.
So If we apply enough water to water it
properly, the back rows which are not
exposeil to the direct sun, become moist
at the top and show signs of over water-
ing.

Professor Arthur said the last matter
spoken ot was probably somewhat ditB-
cult to control. He never had had any
such dIHIculty excepting with one bench
which had a little too much heut at one
end, tint even with surface watering that
bench had alivays given him trouble to
keep it properly watered. He did not
think that under ordinary comlitions
there would be any difficulty. Some lit-
tle extra protection against the sun on
that particular side might be applied —
a board setabout a coupleof inches from
the surface might help so as to prevent
so much heating. Still, hecould not sug-
gest anything practical.

As to the experiment when brick was
placetl under the soil, and where surface
watering is done In the ordinary way;
there was really. If the work were well
done, an advantage over the bed that

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President-elect American Carnation Society.

way. The plants over the brick, are
markedly In advance ot anything else In
the house. The color Is better, the
plants look better, the foliage is batter
and the plants made a stronger growth
and were of a better color. The sub-Irri-
gated portion Is a trifle behind the plants
benched in the ordinary manner, t)ut the
other section adjoining it over the brick
was decidedly better than anything else.

Now, 1 simply give this as the result of
our experiment, and I do not think for
a moment It indicates that sub-irrigation
is not all right. It simply Indicates that
we have not quite learned hovr to do It.
We are going to try it again, and to keep
on trying till we m ike a success of It, or
are absolutely convinced we cannot.

The variet.v used wa-t Mavor Pingree.
The .plants selected were selected as care-
fully as could bp, and were as even a lot
as possible. .\H were planted at the
same time and underldentically the same
conditions.

One other trouble we have had that I
do not exactly know how to get around,
and would like to ask I'rofessor .-Vrthur

has nothing under it, tor the reason that
the brick gives more air to the soil and
that is one ot the points in the sub-irri-
gating system. Whenever water is put
into the sub Irrigated bench the air Is
forced through and among the bricks up
Into the soil, and it the soil Is not pud-
dled with water the brick pores are all
filled up with water, and it will force the
air Into the soil and that in a manner
which cannot be done in the ordinary
way ot surface watering without the
brick.

He thought it was really a serious
matter with sub-irrigation to put in too
mUch water, because it could not be
readily got rid of. It was very easy to
over-water; and In nearly every instance
that had come under his attention that
had been a serious point to begin witli,
and tiecause ot this over-watering, much
of the good result that should have fol-
lowed has been lost. It took them at
Purdue University three to tour years to
overcome it.

Continuing Dr. Arthur said: .Vnother
P'llnt hr(iu'.;ht out is this: I may not be

very much of a greenhouse man myself,
l.elug a scitiiti.'it Hrst, and a greenhouse
man second, liut 1 haveau asslsiaut who
is not second to any man in the care ot a
I treenhonse in tile raising of crops, 'i'here-
I tore, I wish to say that whatever my
I greeuhoufe may have been twu or three
years ago, no nner crops could be shown
on the bench anywhere than those now
grown in my own house. And so I think
1 am not coining to you with what is
purely theoretical. I know 1 can tell you
what can be done in a practical way. I
will say, further, that iny houses are
small, and are not just under the best
commercial conditions. I cannot get
large hou.-es, simply because 1 have not
backing enough. If any of .you are will-
ing to put a little backing into this work,
and Induce our people to put up some
large houses, 1 will be very glad Indeed
to tiy this on a commercial plan, give
you all the cost from beginning to end,
and tell you exactly what can be done.

Mr. Dorner explained that he had an
overflow at the bottom ot the bench
about two Inch! 8 up; also a tup under-
neath, and whenever too much water
was given it could le drained oft. He
had had a call from a Tennessee grower
who had tried sub-irrigation on a fairly
large scale and was so satisfied with re-
sults that he was to use It entirely.

C. H. Allen : 1 think it due to Professor
Arthur to state that what he has said
regarding bis inability to carry on prac-
tical tests with proper greenhouses Is
absolutely correct. This Is not only the
case at Indiana, but it is so in New York
State, as I am personally aware. There
is a hous.) run by the New York Experi-
ment Station at Floral Park that, as tar
as practical testing is concerned. Is a
turce, simply tor the reason that it is in-
applicable to the work of what is to-day
termed a commercial house. The experi-
ment stations throughout the whole of
the United States aie inadequate to the
work which Professor Arthur is doing.
This work might be of untold benefit to
the florists, and they should use every
endeavor to makethe politicians give the
experiment stations proper facilities for
the carrying on of mch work. Mr. Allen
then moved that a voteof thanks be ten-
dered Professor Arthur tor the great
work he Is doing tor florists. This was
amended as stated In last Issue.

The New Scale of Points.
(■See [/age 1(J7, last week's issue.)

Eugene Dallledouze wasot opinion that
a change In the scaleof points was neces-
sary. He could not see what value a
plant on an exhibition table had as indi-
cating the growth of that plant. Asa
case In point he cited the Instance ot
Delia Fox, than which no finer plant was
ever seen on the exhibition table. Any
man could take a plant and grow it tor
the special purpose ot exhibition. He
also took exception to the points allotted
tor calyx. He considered that that
quality should be Included in the points
lor form. Fragrance also cut verv little
figure on an exhibition table. Many of
the finest flowers to-day were sold with-
out fragrance.

William .Scott was also ot opinion that
in judging either for a preliminary or
final certificate the matter ot fragrance
was given too much importance. He
thought that five points ought to be
tnlien from fragrance and added to color.
Color, size and stem were about all that
was looked tor to-day. In the matter of
fragrance, also, the flowers that were
shipped from a distance are at a disad-
vantage on the exhibition table. There
were very few varieties In the exhibition
hall that had the fragrance really pro-
nounced.

Mr. Kift stated that the greatest quali-
flcatlon ot all was stem. A carnation
that cannot hold Its head up Is not
worth a cent over the counter. Cus-
tomers won't have it. Flora Hill in the
Fall of the year comes Into the stores a
beautiful, large, white flower but it
won't look you in the face; It holds its
head down and falls over the jar to one
side.

Mr. Uudd agreed with Mr. Kite most
heartily. The statement was something
that he had always maintained. There
were some points In the present scale
that struck him as very peculiar. It was
known that they could not have a good
form unless the calyx was good, yet at
present 1.* jroints tor calyx and 15 for
torin were allotted, giving about 30
points tor form. He did not care about
thecniyx; any old calyx would do tor
him it the flower was good. (Laughter).

Mr. .May said that there was a good
deal of difference in the form of a carna-
tion. He believed a iil'e rounded form,
with good color and a good stem would
have the preference over a flat flower.

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THe i=I-ORISTS' ExCHKNCe.

The same subject was taken up at the
foreuoou sesBiou on I'rkla.v. lulhediB-
cussiou which (olluwrd the sul.iiiiSKiou
of theeeale of poiDtw, Wr. Allen s.iid it
seemed to him that judging c.lc.r by a
scale of points could be done just an well
with bveas tHinlj-live and a unnt dell
better. btcaUBC a flower would br judged
by files at any rate. The prisii.t hlhIc
was very misleading, and very hard for
the committee to work with. He did not
think that anyone could do justice to a
Uowtr under "it. His idea was that the
Bcahng could be done very much closer
!ind it was easier for the commitK e. As
legards form, he thought the consensus
o( opinion was that form included cal.>x
iu the shape of a tlower, and that : ou
could not have a good form if the calyx
was not all right. Ije thought it was
absurd to have any points for calyx.

Peter Kisher, Ellis, Mass., believed that
form and calyx neie inseparable. He,
however, favor, d the cental system of
judging. He was of opinion that the
most epscntial point of the stedliug was
color. The grower in making a i-elee-
tion did not think about any thing else.
Second came stem. Fragramc did not
aniouut to auythiug in this case. He
considered that the action of the com-
mittee iu not calling for the exhibition of
a plant would be a gicat item lor teed-
iing rai.'icrs. He did not think that any
grower should be subjicted to the con-
tingency of having cuttings taken from
his plant— something that had been
done. Neitlier should he be reijUired to
stand and watch his plant in order to
prevent this.

Mr. Marquisee endorsed the statement
that color was the most ehsentlal thing
in a carnation— the one w hich guided the
seedling raiser in his selection.

Mr. Watd favored the cental system of
judging, because it was so much easier
in a competition to anise at the mtiitn
of How ers that weie very close. By any
smaller number of poiutsoue would have
to resort to fractii>ns and it was easier
to work iu decimals than in fractions.

Fred Dorner, .Jr., favored judging by
ItiO points as being better adapted to
show an average.

Mr. Ward did not believe iu changing
the scale backwards and forwaids. He
would have preferred tostand by the old
scale, although there was some advan-
tage 111 the new one. A seedling grower
does not care a rap what the scale is. If
it does not suit him he will simply refuse
to exhibit tot a certificate. Lieing asked
his opinion on the plant question, Mr.
Ward stated that it cut no figure what-
ever. They cuuld have a plant or not
just as they liked. A mau who grows
carnations to any extent goes to the
greenhouses wheie the new kinds are,
looks the plants over, and then makes up
his mind there as to whither or not he
will be a purchaser. With the plant
shown there was a certain advantage
tor a person who had not the mians or
lacilities forvisiting the greenhouses, but
as far as the seedling grower was con-
cerned it did not cut any Hgure at all,
one way or the other.

Mr. Marquisee thought. If the carna-
tion was worthy, some expert would be
interested in it and would seek to see it
growing perhaps half a dozen times, aud
he was likely to make someieport which
would be read in tne florist papers by
the men whose means did not warrant
them in making the trip to the green-
houses. If that report was favorable
the chances are that men with limited
means would accept the verdict of the
expert.

Mr. Ward stated that the press was be-
coming more cautious then heietofore as
regards its statements on the subject of
new varieties, if it were possible to get
some expert to go to the greenhouses,
examine the plants and furnish an im-
partial report, It might prove beneficial;
but that was one of the most difficult
things to get. rartiality was a common
factor in human nature. There was no
reflection in these remarks, it was only
human nature; In fact, it could not be
otherw ise. Alluding to the fact of the
possibility of cuttings being taken from
valuable seedlings presented for cert I fl-
cates, he thought that that could be ob-
viated by the parties refraining from
submitting their seedlings for certifica-
tion until these were ready to be intro-
duced. One point lie would favor in the
certificate, provided that document was
to cover the coinmercial (lualifications of
the plant, would be " liahit" which he
considered a greatfeaturein a carnation.
Striking out the iioints tor plant as far
as concerned giving informalioii to the
purchasing public, he thought might
affect them, but it would not atlect the
seedling grower at all.

Mr. Besold was of ojiinion that some

points should be included iu the scale for
the habit ot the plant.

Mr. Dailledouze remarked that he con-
sidered every flower placed on the exhibi-
tion table an exhibition flower, and it
could onlv be judged there as an exhibi-
tion varietv. He believed that the |ireB-
ent scale of |iolnts was for exhiliition
bloomsonly. It an.i one wanted tojuilge
a carnatiijii couniu'rcially it had to be
judged grow lug in the greenhouses. He
again alluded to theease nilliwbicha
plant could be preiiaied andstaged lot
exhibition puriioses.

Mr. Ward stated that h« bad always
been opposed to giving a certiflcate on
the coinmercial plan. A good many
growers had come to fheconelusion that
a certifii'ate was not woith a cent as tar
as selling by or buying by wasconeerned.
If it could be understood that the certifl-
cate was not for the purposeof determin-
ing the commercial value of a flower, the
plant could be li'tt out; but as long aw
the cirlificate included that value, an
endeavor should be made to cover the
commercial point. He again emphasized
the tact that certificating a variety cut
no figure in its sale, as the majority of
carnation growers would purchase a
worthy new variety and test it tor them-
selves irrespective ot certiBcates.

Mr. Kudd stated that it occurred to
him that some ot the gentlemen had a
wrong view of the meaning of a certifi-
cate. There was no earthly possibility
of telling that a certificated variety was
going to be profitable in commerce; a
certificate did not tell that. It waste
betaken for granted, and it was gener-
ally the case, that the man n ho exhibited

Mr. Ward referred to the advantage,
which the seedling grower, receiving a
certificate under its present construction,
had over the one who had exhibited and
had not been so fortunate, jiointing out
that vaiieties that had been turned
down before the Society have turned out
to be the ones wanted by the trade while
the certiHcateil kinds, as a rule, have tot
held. This renii'rk immediately drew
forth from .Mr. Dailledouze an imiuiry as
to an enuuieration ot these varieties,
which, however, was not forthcoming.

Mr. Kudd said,"! think the flowers,
as I see them iu the hall here, are of some
help to me iu influencing me whether I
want to buy that variety or not. HI
see a magniflcent Bower shown, it strikes
me, and I am always foolish enough to
sujipose, that I have got a fair chance of
producing something nearly as good,
and I immediately go and invest in that
varietv. If possible, I alw ays prefer to
visit tiie house and see the plants glow-
ing. It 1 am unable to do that I go back
to the man who is showing the flower,
who is a man of good reputation, or 1
sit down and write to him, tor certain
information in legarri to the plant, ob-
taining fiom him such points as the num-
ber ot flowers that areproduced, freedom
from disease and various other facts of
that kind, which are not matters of infor-
mation but of teal knowledge, and on
which a mau cannot be deceived, unless
he deliberately lies; but I would not
take his word as to the iiarlicular quali-
ties ot that flower, because he is very apt
to be deceived himself. I would rather
take the opinion ot the judges as to the
nunliiiPB of the flower, tint 1 would take

sub-irrigation would be the pioper
method of growing carnations indoors
all Summer under glass.

JOHN H. SIEVERS' NEW CARNATION HANNA HOBART.
Showiny receptacle in which flowers traveled from San Francisco to

Philadelphia.

a carnation here for a certiflcate was
familiar with the jilant and knew its re-
quirements; he had grow n his flowers to
the limit; he had produced the best that
was possible in that variety, and a cer-
tificate simply meant that the variety,
handled properly and treated according
to its requirements, would produce a
flower ot a certain value, but there was
nothing— and nevercould be — In that cer-
tificate which would be a sate guide as
to what the variety may be anywhere
else for commercial purposes. As far as
the exhibition ol the plant went, the gen-
eral effect was to give the feeling that
the plant had been seen by the judges,
and that they knew pretty nearly all
about it. He held that the plant told
absolutely nothing; it was ot no value
and gave no indication of the general-
growth ot tha t variety, aud to that ex
tent it was misleading to the people. It
seemed to him that it was advisable by
all means to dhcontinue exhibiting the
plant when a flower came up tor a cer-
tificate.

Mr. Ward referred to the tact that the
seedling grower did not care whether he
exhibited the plant or not. but the
chances ot deceiving the public when a
plant was not shown were about five
times great^'r thau when it was shown.
The same remark could be a|>|>lied so tar
as the flowers were concerned.

Mr. Manpiisee asked where the advan-
tage was, it tlie whole business was a
deception.

Some of the Newer Kinds

The already high standard reached by
the carnation makes advancement ou
existing kinds somewhat ditticult, .\et-
tliere were instances on the exhibition
table whei-e improvement was real.y
marked. In the dark colored varieties
Maceo probably stands first in Its class,
ou account of its freedom. Uomez is an
improvement on Sebee, though perhaps
as fine flowers of the latter have beeu
seen. The Marquis may be considered
an improvement on anytliing in its color
which is similar to Victor; its general
character is also good. Mrs.Joost in rts
class is a leader; it is ot the type of Scott
butbrighter. Melbaisa pleasing var.ety,
but it would be dilficult to show where
it i.< an improvement over Mrs. .lames
Dean, either in color or form of flower.
.\rgyie. as shown, was a little better
than New York.

Among the whites. White Cloud takes
the lead to-dav. Some handsome flow er-s
of this varietv'were seen In several collec-
tions, as well as individual exhibits.
Mars was- probably the most brilliant
scarlet on exhibition. Mrs. Thomas W.
Lawson was prominent over anything
shown in quantity; but Hanna Hobait,
the ( alitornia variety from John H.
Sievers, ot San Francisco, is to give it a
close run on account of its fiuerform,
providing the variety will do as well in
the East as it can be grown on the I'a-
ciflc Toast. The long journey detract! d,
ot course, from the color; but the v«i iety
is an excellent keeper. Mrs. Bertram
Lippincolt is a much imiuoved Day-
break, with the same lite in it possessed
by the latter variety, in this respect being
a"little ahead of Governor Griggs. 'J he
latter variety is an excellent keeper.

In the yellow variegated tyiie Gold
Nugget stands at the top to day. Bradt
keeps at the head of the white variegated
class; but Olvmpiain this class possesses
the finest shaped flower; it is, without
doubt, the most remarkable carnation
that has been placed on exhibition, and
it is to be hojied that ihestem can be im-
proved, which it doubtless is susceptible
of. Whitcomb liileyisa beautiful, chaste
bloom, and showed to good advantage.
Maud Adams appears to be a magnifi-
cent acquisition, its color being different
from anything we have to-day. Uncle
Walter, while a very fine scarlet. Is a lit-
tle too small. G.H.Crane Is probably
the finest thing in scarlets today, and in
color is ahead of America. The latter,
however, is a variety that is worth
growing. Cerise Queen evidently has
come to stay.

the man's word as to how many flowers
a plant would produce, and whether it
was a clean, free grower, and things of
that kind.

Mr. Dailledouze remarked one thing to
be learned by exhibitions was that there
were a great many things seen there that
they did not want to grow, and that
was an important point.

The discussion here ended.

Mr. Ward, on being called upon Friday
forenoon, to say something about sub-
irrigation, remarked that he had tried a
couple of benches, each 100 feet long,
and the results had been apparently fa-
vorable. However, sub-irrigation was
not all fair sailing. In the hands of any-
one careless in supplying water it was a
more dangi'rous thing than surface-
watering. The plants could be injured
quicker, for the simple reason that the
bench did not di-y out as readily, espe-
cially in dark weather as there was no
opportunity of affording bottom heat.
The sub irrigated benches resembled more
nearly a solid bed. Many varieties came
late and fully as late as they would do
grown on a solid bed, but the stem was
longer and stiffer, the flowers somewhat
larger, and the Inclination to bloom con-
tlnuousl.v was more marked on a sub-
Iri'igated bench than on a surface- watered
bench. He would not advise anyone to
put in benches for sub-irrigation. If a
bench were rotted, or one had to be re-
built, then it would be safe to tr.v sub-
irrigation. He thought that eventually

The Banquet.

To use the expression of the chairman
ol the Committee on Final Resolutions,
"Philadelphia did everything in her
power to perpetuate her unequalled hos-
pitality," and how exceeding well the
boys succeeded is known to those who
shared that hospitality, at sundry times
during the convention, and particularly
at the banquet, Friday evening. The
unexampled wit and repartee ot ex-Mayor
W. C. Smith, who acted as toastmaeter,
will long be remembered as one ot the
most enjoyable features of this most en-
joyable occasion.

The menu card was a thing of beauty,
and, as the toastmaster remarked, that
it was written by a German, edited by a
Scotchman and corrected bj an English-
man,it was a conglomerate that refleetid
the greatest credit on those having it iu
hand. The cover bore a charming pic-
ture of a carnation flower. The quota-
tions accompanying each toast were
choice, jiat, and displayed a very com-
mendable acquaintance with our best
authors, both In prose and verse, includ-
ing Shelley, Goldsmith, Milton, Bryant,
Shakespeare, Burns and Goethe. The
menu itself was jrar excellence.

The toastmaster was introduced by
President W. K. Harris, who in a few
well chosen wordsenumerated the varied
qualifications and requirements of a func-
tionarv of that nature.

Mr. Smith, in introducing President
Nicholson, of the American Carnalion
Society, remarked that America was
growing so fast that thenumber of titles
was raiddly increasing; he was pleased
to think that such a common thing as a
carnation had a president. The time
would come when everybody would have
a president of his own. There were other
cities besides Buffalo and he was pleased
to know that Framingham, Mass., pos-
sessed a president.

Mr. Nicholson told of the success of the

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Pbiladelphia meeting, and eulogized the
work of Secretary Herr and tbe members
generally. lioHton bad done ber share
to boom the divine tlower. A message
from Mr. L,awBon announced tbe fact
that his donation of $300 had been In-
creased to f500. (Applause). The
speaker closed bis remarks with a fitting
tribute to Peter Fisher for bis excellent
production, the Mrs. Lawson carnation.

"Our Country" was the toast assigned
to President Rudd of tbe S. A. F. But
his heart was so full of Society matters
thatjhe devoted his remarks wholly to
these, enjoining upon his hearers, that
while they rejoiced in the great and ma-
terial success of the offspring, not to for-
get the mother. She is still on earth,
there always to abide.

The toastmaster then introduced
Robert Craig, of Philadelphia, "a man
whose name is the essence of manhood,
whose character Is the embodiment of
manliness, and whose life is as good as
any that man can live in the United
States — and that is a very hard test."
(Laughter). Mr. Craig's subject was
" Uur City." He apologized for tbe unfa-
vorable appearance of the city In its
present slushy condition. It was a source
of the utmost gratification to him, he
said, to know that thedoristsof America
were such a gameset as tocome through
the prevailing storm, and put up such a
inagnihcent exhibition. One would
hardly have expected to see the Lawson
in better form than when shown at Chi-
cago, yet here it was, easily ahead of all
competitors— absolutely peerless. There
were other varletiesclearly ahead — Whit-
comb Illley in tbe delicately pencilled
class stood first up to this time. In con-
clusion, Mr. Craig said : " Weseeadvances
along different lines which are bound tcj
encourage us to go ou in this work.
This American Carnation Society is cer-
tainly a very vigorousinstitution; It has
the necessary enthUHiiisrn and ability to
go on with its work, lurtlier and further,
and I feel quite sure, as far as we have
gone, and as well as we have done, we
shall do better and go further as time
rolls on. (Great applause). •
. An excellent rendition of Edwin Ar-
nold's "Storming of Dargai by tbe Gor-
don Highlanders," was then given by
Peter Miller, who In response to an
encore recited I^ll^ns'nddte^8to a mouse,
showing excellent pathos.

"Horticulture" was the toast re-
sponded to by William Seott, of Buffalo.
The subject was too comprehensive for
a satisfactory treatment of It in sucli a
limited time". The speaker traceil its
foundation from the nebulous system up
to and beyond the IJnna'an era, inter-
spersing his remarks with several de-
monstrative proofs that in the beginning
we were " all one" — there was no se.\ in
horticulture. By easy stages he brought
his hearers down through the various
evolutionary periods to the development
of the Lawson carnation, and asajier-
oratlon furnished a master-piece of
elo(|uence in a tribute to the sterling
worth of the I'hiladelphians.

Robert Steel then sang beautifully " Ye
Banks and Braes o' P.onnle Doon," re-
sponding to a well deserved encore with
"The Holy Friar."

Wm. J. Stewart, secretary of the S. A.
F., replied to the toast " Floileulture."
He viewed the subject from Its msthetic
and practical standpoints. Speaking of
tbe Lawson carnation, Mr. Stewart
stated that a friend, in referring to the
controversy, bad remarked that " the
talk about tbe Lawson carnation all
over tbe country had made more of a stir
than anything that had happened since
Dewey took Manila." The lesson to be
taken from that remark was that the
eyes of the world were turned upon the
florists who were no longer an obscure
set. The business had come to take Its
place with the exalted industries of the
world. He wished to see the florists of
the future embody that grand combina-
tion of honorable manhood, which is
ambitious and which will make our
American civilization purer, more enlight-
ened and elevating. He hoped he and all
his hearers would be on this earth at the
end of twenty-Hve years, when they
would surely witness one of the grandest
evolutions that ever could take place in
a new business in this country.

Mr. Wunderman, of Germantown. re-
cited a comical piece entitled "The New
Arrival at McCarthy's."

In the program It was announced that
Thomas W. Lawson, Esq., was to re-
spond to the toast "TheUlvlne Flower,"
the motto associated with which, taken
Irom Burns, read as follows:

"And I will pu' the pink, the emblem o' my

dear
Forshe'B the pinko* womankind, and blooms

without a peer."

That gentleman, however, was absent
and E. M. Wood, of Natlck, replied. He
paid a high tribute to Mr. Lawson to
whom everyone owed a debt of grati-
tude; he liad done more than anybody
else before or since to advance the claims
of the divine flower.

A song was then given by Hutchinson
McDougal, after which the prize cups,
etc., were presented to the winners. In
handing his trophy to Mr. Marquisee, of
Syracuse, the chairman jocularly referred
to the construction of that gentleman's
name, adding that it was well that it
had not been transposed, because then
he would have been an " easy mark " in-
stead of a Marquisee. A suitable ac-
knowledgement was made by Mr. Mar-
quisee, who remarked that he was pleased
he had come from tbe " Salt City " to the
"City of Brotherly Love" where he had
left his " mark, you see." (Great laugh-
ter). He also referred to the pleasant
associations which he had had at all
times with the American Carnation So-
ciety.

The S. A. F. medal was then presented

G. L.Grant, of "The Flor-lsts' Review,"
responded to the toast "The Press." He
gave his ideas as to how a trade paper
ought to beconducted. The editorshould
constantly strive to see things from the
point of view of the readers of the paper.
He should also find out what his readers
wanted and know how to get it. He
should endeavor to get his writers to
recommend a good thing when they saw
it.

John Walker, I'hiladelphla, sang an
original song to the tune of " A Hot
Time in the Old Town," composing his
venses as he went along, and making
many local hits. Mr. Walker's effort was
received with rounds of applause, the
toastmaster characterizing him as a
"Philadelphia walker" in opposition to
a " Virginia creeper."

The toast " Ourselves. Who's like Us ? "
was assigned to John Westcott, who re-
ceived a grand ovation. The quotation
associated therewith stated to "strive
mightily," and that was what the Phila-
delphia I'lorists' Club had always done.
Repeating liis statements made at Oma-

" Bairnies, Cuddle Doon," which was
well received.

The last toast on the list was "The
Ladles," which was assigned to Edwin
Lonsdale. He confessed that the task
was beyond him. There was not one of
us who was not under tbe restraining in-
fluence of womanhood, a statement
which elicited the inquiry " What do you
mean by that?" After manifold inter-
ruptions, Mr. Lonsdale succeeded in re-
sponding to a call tor his favorite dlttv,
"The Brave Old Duke of York," which
was given in the style that only he can
give It.

Professor .Stevenson acted as accompa-
nist, and Dr. G. C. Guestas violin soloist.

The Dinner Committee, to whose efforts
the success of this occasion was due, con-
sisted of John W stcott. George Craig,
Wm. P. Craig, Robert Kift, George C.
Watson, David Rust and Albert M. Herr.

It was a never-to-be-forgotten night.

Pres.-elect A. C. S., Wm. P. Craig.

We present herewith an elegant like-

General View of Exhibition of American Carnation Society, held at Philadelphia, February 16 and 17, 1899.

to Mr. Hartshorne, of the Chicago Carna-
tion Co., the toastmasterremarklug that
the name was strong enough to carry
the medal to the " Windy City." He was
glad the exhibitor ii ad sulhcient manhood
and assiduity to come fi-omthe West and
carry back the evlilence of his ability.
Mr. Hartshorne suitably replied. The
toast, "The Seed and SJursery Trade"
was taken care of by Henry F. Michell.
The motto, from Goethe, connected with
this toast was very appropriate, being
as follows:

Where grows? Where grows It not? In

vain our toil.
We ought to hlame the culture, not the eoil.

Mr. Micliell referred to the growing
tendency of seedsmen toward specialties.
Mentioning his recent trip to Europe, he
remarked tliat he had seen, among other
good things there, the aster Ilohenzol-
lern with stems four feet in height; also
a new Statlce Silierlca. Mr. Michell en-
jf)ined on all who grow Liliuni Harrisli
in America, that they should keep on
writing articles to the trade papers con-
demnatory of the Bermuda stock, when
It was bad, so that they may Induce the
growers In the islands to give at least
100 out of ,500 bulbs free from disease
and enable dealers to obtain a better
price tor a good article.

ha, Mr. Westcott said that a great many
had an idea that bowling and gunning
were out of place at a convention, but it
you want to iiave a school yon must
have the children to go there, and if you
want to have a convention you want to
have the men to go there. .Some of the
boys in Philadelphia did not go to tbe
Omaha convention because some of tbe
pastimes were left out of the program.
The Philadelphia menwerehard players,
as well as hard workers. He also added
that Mr. Glesy had informed him that a
suitable trophy would be shot for at
Detroit.

John Burton, of Philadelphia, was
asked to respond ±o the next toast. " The
Day's Work." He humorously remarked
that the florists did not have to work.
Tbe only man that really did any service
nowadays for the little he gets, was the
commission man, and he called upon Mr.
Kastlng, of Buffalo, to reply, which that
gentleman did in a few remarks, promis-
ing a good time at the next carnation
meeting to be held In the Bison City.

To ,Tohn N. May was assigned the
toast " 1900." He referred to the great
evolution going on, and predicted that
the tour-Inch limit in carnations would
be exceeded before the dawn of the next
century.

Peter Miller gave a Scotch recitation,

ness of William P. Craig, Philadelphia,
president-elect of the American Carna-
tion Society. Mr. Craig was vice-presi-
dent last year, and is well known to tbe
trade as a partner In the firm of Robert
Craig & Sob. William is but twenty-
seven years of age, and is probably the
youngest man who has held the oflice of
president of any of our trade societies.
He Is a successful carnation grower; his
heart being in his work. He has inher-
ited eomeot those brilliant (lualilicatlons
possessed by bis illustrious father, and
with these at his command, aided by in-
nate push and energy, doubtless the So-
ciety will fare well during his tenure of
office, for he cannot fail to Inject into Its
work the qualities that are the concomi-
tants of all healthy youth— vigor and
hopefulness.

The vice-president-elect, Wm. F. Kast-
lng, Buffalo, is a progressive member of
the cut flower commission merchants of
America, with a store in the Bison City
and one In Pittsburg. A hustler from
the word go, " Billy," as he Is familiarly
known, will do his part faithfully and
well In contributing to the convention
of the first year of the next century.

194

Thb F=l.orists* Exchange.

Special Low Offers of CHOICE STOCK

ROSES. Yellow Rambler, 4-6 ft., cut back to 100

. 2-s« ft ts.OO

Pink and Wblt« Kamblera 12.00

Crimson Rambler 18-00

Penzance Hybrid Sweetbrlare, aasortment 10.00

'• " •• " standard shape 15.00

H. P'B. In var, home grown, 2 yr ; send for list. 10.00

CLEMATIS. 2 yr.. large-flo'rlng sorts, In var. 18.00

1 year, large-flowering sorts. In variety 10.00

Paniculata. 2 year. XXX 10.00

AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII- . , . ,„

3 year, XX per 1000, $60.0(1 7.00

3 year. XXX per 1000, »7ll 00 S.OO

RUDBECKIA, Golden Glow, per lOOU. $30.00 4.00
AZALEA MOI.L.IS, seedling planta, 15-25

buds 35.00

Grafted, separate colors, 12-25 buds 50.00

RHODODENDRONS, hardysorts, 18-24in.,

well budded 50.00

Sendfortradellstof Roses, FloiveriDgSli rubs,
Ornamencnl Trees, Herbaceous Plants*
Small Fruit Plants, Fruit Trees, Etc.

JACKSON & PERKINS CO., Ve^t?r%:

Wni.^LESALE NUBSEBYMKN.

J. AITSTIN SHAW, CIiicas:o. III..

Weef^ro Ilepresentatlve. Ad'irees General Delivery.
Mention the Florlgf ' Eiohange when wrttlng.

VEGETABLE PLANTS

TOMATO
CELERV

PEPPER
CAUBAGE

EGG
LETTUCE

And other vegetable plants now ready for
transplanting. Send for price list

R. VINCENT JR. & SON,

WHITE MARSH, MD.
Mention the Floriaf Eichange when writing.

STQflWBEIlllT PLIIIITS

Forty varieties, strong healthy younp plants,
packed free of charge, to carry safely.

120,000 Miller Red Raspberry, very low.
All other small Fruit Plants, Vines, etc.

Peach and other Fruit Treen of first quality
and low prices. For Price List send to
CHA.S. BCACK, Hiiftitstown, :N. J.
Mention tiie Florists' Exchange when writing.

THE WOnDEN SECKEL PEIR

Beautiful, productive, delicious. No garden or
orchard should be without It.

Send for colored lithograph and circular.

Also a general line of Nursery stock, including
Pear, Cherry, Plum, Quince. Peach. Ornamental
Trees, Shrubs, Vines and Roses. Write for prices.

SYRACUSE NURSERIES,

SMITHS & POWELL CO.. - - SYRACUSE, N. Y.
Mention the FlorlBts' Bxchange when writing,

100,000 PEACH TREES,
1,000 IRISH JUNIPER,
500 NORWAY SPRUCE,
500 AMERICAN ARBOR VIT/E,
10,000 NORWAY MAPLE, for lining
out In Nursery, from 2 to 5 ft.

C. L. LONOSDORF, Floradale, Pa.

Mention tb« PlorlitB* Exchange when writing.

PE&CH AND PLUM TREES delTer'y%8.

Reliable and clean stock at low wholeeale rates. All
desirable leading varieties of PEACHES, old and
new, Id fruiting orcbards. Have the new Triumph,
GreenNboro. and Sneed fruiting. Buds can be
supplied In season at low rates.

Very large stock of PLUM TREES, all on plum
roots, one and two years. Buds can be supplied of
these also, either from nurseries or orchard trees. Have
all the leading Japanese varieties. Abundance, Bur-
bank, Cbabot, Satauma Wiltard and others ; also the
new Ked J uoe and wickson In good supply.

Usual supply also of AsparaguH RootH to oITer.

ALEX. PULLEN, MI»or<l Nurseries, Milforij, DbI.

M#>nt(nn th« Florlvta' B^chanAre when writing.

P. OUWERKERK

1123 Summit Ave., Jersey City, N. J.

Just received from

RHODODENDRONS,

SPIR/E& JAPONICA,

P/EONIES,

POT GROWN LILACS,

CLEMATIS and H. P.

PRICES

Mention the Florists'

our Holland NuraerieB

AZALEAS,

LILIUm SPECIOSUM
BLEEDING HEART
HYDRANGEA IN SORTS

ROSES, in the best sorts:

MODERATE.

Exchange when wrltlnc.

The Old. Old Story.

The ad. was so successful that I hare sold all
my SmilaXi so enclose another ad. for the
oomlng ttiree weelis. I am very much pleased.
8PV HILL C0N8BBVATORIES, N. Y.

TREES. TREES

NoBWAY. Sugar and Siltkb Maple, Norway
Spruce and Arbor Vitjks. Correspondence Boli-
clted before purchasing elsewhere. , . .

WM. J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N.J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

CLEMATIS

From 2'A and 3 inch pots.

Per 100.
Lawsonlana and Ramona, lavender, $6 00
Henry, Mrs. Howard Wyse. white, 6 00
Duchess of Edlnburg,(louljle wliite, 7 00
Lord Neville, President and Gypsy

Queen, purple ■ • • ^ ^^

Paniculata, small white 5 50

The plants quoteda bove are well established
with a foot or more of wood and are ready for
repotting into 5-inch pots.

JONNWALZ, Rochester, N.Y.

ixx Cutler Building.

Mention the FlorlslB* ExchaJiKg when wrlUnig.

ARUNDO DONAX VARIEGATA

Plants with one or two crowns each, 13.00 per 100
Zebra Grass, 3 to 5 canes each. fi.oO per 100. f. o. b.
here. Order at once. Should be shipped March Ist.
JOMN S. KE:rr. Slierman, Xex.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Trees, Shrubs,

Vines,
Hedge Plants.

Millions of them; quality good. Prices

right. Trade list on application.

Personal inspection invited.

THEWM.H.MOONGO.Morrisville,Pa

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

F. & F. NURSERIES

Wholesale
Growers.

TREES AND PLANTS in full assortment.

Mention the Flortsta' BTrrhnnge when wrltlnc.

SPRINGFIELD,
NEW JERSEY.

Trade Catalosue
Free.

FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL

FOR ORCHARD AND GARDEN

Small Fruits, Orapes, Shrubs, Climbing Plants.

Ro5es, Evergreens, Hardy Plants, Pseonies. ..

Itargest «nd cliolcest collectious In Amertca.

BEST NOVELTIES

Descriptive Illustrated Catalogue free.

ELLWANCER & BARRY.

MOUNT HOPE NURSERIES, Rochester, N. Y*
Flftynlnth Tear.

MawUoB tb« Vlarlstv* KrahaAr* wk«B w^tlav

5,000 Susrar Maples
10.000 .Silver Maples

'^,000 American liindens
10,000 Japanese Wineberries
50,000 Blackberries

.l.OOO Norway Maples
5.000 Ash Lent Maples
5,0U0 Japan Walnuts
1,000 MaKuolias
50.000 Kaupberries

*20,000 Strawberries

Superior stock of Chestnuts, Pears, Peaches, Plums, etc. Write for special
quotations on large quantities and for a copy of 1899 catalogue.

PARRY'S POMONA NURSERIES, - PARRY, N. J.

Uentlon the Florlstj' TCxchanvn when wrltlnc-

Finest lot of PEACH TREES in the country, free from borers, scale, yellows,
etc. Large stocks of Pear, Plum, Apple, Cherry, Apricot, Quince. Immense
supply of 5mall Fruits. Headquarters Jor

Ornamental Trees, Roses, Shrubs.

[ Extra fine lot of Teas Weeping Mulberry, Kilmarnock, New American and

^Wisconsin Weeping Willows, Camperdown Elm and Cut Leaved Weeping

Birch. 44 greenhouses filled with Roses, Palms, Ficus, GeraniumSj etc.

Correspondence and personal iuspection solicited. Catalogue aud price list free. 45Lh year.

44 greeuhuuses. HX)U acres.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Box 501, Painesville, O.

liaatloB tba Tlorimtm' BTahana^ whan writing

THE GENEVA NURSERIES '"'Isr '"

ROSES, CLC9IATIS, RHODODENDRONS.

Cut L. Birch, Norway and Schwedleri Maples, Elms, Walnuts, Horse Chestnuts,
Lindens, Magnolias, Carolina and Golden Poplars, ETergreens, Anipelopsis
Veitcliii, Honeysuckles, Symphoricarpus, Spirtea Thunbergi and Van Houtte,.
Wistarias, Syringas, Dahlias, Paeonies

FRUIT TREES AND SMAI.L FRUITS.

,?^~Illustrated Catalogue free. Correspondence solicited.

Mention Ihp Florists' Exrh-anee when wrltlnc.

Now on Hand for Forcing through the Winter and for

EASTER 1899

^^ WRITE FOR PRICES.-^
Rhododendrons, in all sizes. | Spirsea Van Houtteii.

SpirteaJaponica, CompactaMultiflora. I Viburnum Opulus Sterilis.

. ^„^ »,..,, S Crimson Rambler, extra large plants.

" Astilbe Plonbunda. | Li,y of the Valley. See page 189.

Just Arrived. — A fine lot of

TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS. i° separate colors

Also GLOXINIAS, special fine bulbs.

T.

F. W. O. SCHNIITZ Jersey City, N.J.

MenUon tlie FlorlBU' Exchans* when wriuns.

The San Jo8^ scale bill— the bugaboo
of many states — has been introduced
into the Minnesota State Legislature.
A similar bill was defeated two years
since. The State Entomologist is on
record as saying that no scale ever ex-
isted in the state and in his opiuion it
never could survive a Minnesota Winter.

A bill has also been introduced appro-
priating .f."i,000 tor the publication of
the Proceedings of the. State Horticul-
tural Society. Why this should become
a state charge is not made known; why
the state should print and distribute a
journal supported in part or all by ad-
vertising is not made clear.

John S. Kerr, Sherman, Texas, has a
good word to say for the .Mamo which,
he says, "still leads as the best south-
western pear."

John Springer, a dealer in nursery
stock, of Clinton, Wis., died February i)
from apoplexy. He leaves a widow and
three children.

Kingston, N. Y. — Benaiah .Snjder, the
veteran nurseryman and gardener, is
critically ill at his home on hinderman
avenue.

The Crete (Nebraska) nurseries suf-
fered a considerable loss by Are Febru-
ary 14. The grafting houses and sheds
were burned, besides several thousand
tree plants, entailing a loss of about
.f 1,000. The fire originated from a stove
which had been placed in one of the
buildings during the extremely cold
weather.

The Pill Oak " An AIl-ArounU
Tree." — It took years of effort before the
fallacy could be dispelled, that the oak is
a slow-growing and generally undesir-
able tree. That it has at last gained its
proper station among shade teees is
evidenced by the demand upon nurseries
exceeding thesupply. Oakstransplante^
from the forest are most likelj'to become
stunted and practically worthless in
comparison with others ; nursery-grown,
transplanted trees, sharply pruned, and
transplanted to good soil, will foim
most beautiful, noble specimens of rapid
growth.

I dwell chiefly on the Pin oak because
of its distinct character and general
adaptability. By nature it is a moisture-
loving plant, and huge, vigorous speci-
mens may be found along streams and in
swamps; but it stands, also, a high and
comparatively dry soil, making thesame
beautiful growth. As most persons are
aware, this species is particularly dis-
tinguishable in thependulouscharacterof
its lower branches. They do not simply
droop, but fall at an acute angle from
the trunk like the Sour Gum. This gives
a rather pleasant effect when the trees
form an avenue, such as may be seen in
the vicinity of Horticultural Hall, Fair-
mount Park, Philadelphia. Then, too,
the growth is conical, rendering pruning
seldom necessary. .A straight, clean main
trunk is formed, seldom, if ever, diverging.

As a sidewalk tree in cities, it can
scarcely be excelled, withstanding ill-
conditions remarkably well: and were it
better known by the general public it
would not surprise exjierienced people
to see it largely supersede the maple.
For a specimen on a lawn, it is equallj'
useful, and is then freciuently kept low-
branched. As a rule, its leaves do not
color much in autumn, though in con-
siderably moist soils I have seen it a
brilliant scarlet. The scarlet, red, black,
and white oaks are also rapid growing
and perhaps just as desirable in the eyes
of many.

In our neighborhood I have noticed a
charming "cozy-corner" in a small yard,
where a Pin has been placed rather
closely in a corner made by a privet
hedge about four feet in height. The
tree is low-branched, and sweeps close to
the hedge, making a shady Summer re-
treat.

Oaks are not inclined to make fibrous
roots, though the Pin is less necessarily
included, and must be severely pruned
when transplanted. By "severely," I
mean to the fullest extent, from three or
four inches of the upper branches to
eight inches or a foot of the lower.

S. Mendelson Meeuan.

February 2.'j, 1899.

THe PL-ORISTS' Exchhnge.

195

THE WONDER OF THE IGE

NEW STRAWBERRY EARLY MAY fs abaolutelj
the earliest large Strawberry in existence. Immense
size, delicious flavor, has produced Ifi.OOO quarts to the
Hcre. a good grower nod exceedloKly good shipper, the
buds form late In fall remain unaffected by all the frost.
No berry grower can afford to he without this famous
early berry, 11 50 per Khi -, $s i)0 per lUOJ. 5(X) at 1000 rate.

J. C. SCHMIDT, - Bristol, Pa.

Mention tbe FlorlBta' Rxchan^* wh«n wrltlns.

Clearing Out Sale!

( Japonlca . . $3.00 per 100
SPIR/EAS^ Compacta . 3.50 "
( Astllboides 4.50 "

CASH WITH ORDER

HULSEBOSCH BROS., - Englewood, N. J.

Mention the Plorluta* Exchange when writing.

CLEIyl AXIS

In 10 best popular kinds, either dormant or growing
la potB, line, healthy, strong plants, ^2.50 per doz ;
$20.00 per 100.

Downiiitf GooBeberry. extra 2 year, flOOO per
1000 ; 1 year, $6.00 per lOOU.

H. 1». KoHCH, $1.50 per doz. ; $lo.00per 100.

Monthly KoHes, splendid asaortment, $1.00 per
doz ; -1 In. potfl. $8.00 per 100.

l'a'onie», lO best vars., $1.25 per doz. ; $8.00 per 100.

Sinilax, strong, $a.00 per 100.

F. A. BALLER, Bloomingtont 111.

MAHtton the FlorlsU' Exchange when writing.

HARDY SHRUBS, TREES. VINES,

Evergreens and Perennials,

30,000 BERBERrs THUNBERGII, 2 years trans.

Thadb List Readt.

T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass.

Mention th« Florists' ExchAqye when writing.

AZALEAS

FOR EASTER
FLOWERING

WE are carrying In stock an immense quantity of Azaleas
for Easter forcing ; the plants are in good condition
and finely set with buds. The varieties we offer are
only the best commercial sorts and, with the exception of
Deutsche Perle, Vervreneana and Empress of India, of which
our stock is exhausted, we can still supply all the leading
sorts in quantity.

As these plants can be more safely shipped when in bud,
we wish to impress the importance of early orders. We will
not be responsible for injuries arising from late shipments
when the buds are developed.

In. Diam

Per Doz.

Per 100.

5 in. pots, nice bushy crowns

. 10 to 12

$5.00

$40.00

5 "

. 1 2 to 14

6.00

50.00

6 " " "

. 13 to 15

9.00

70.00

Also a fine lot of specimen plants at $ 1 .00, $1.50, $2.00,
$2.50 and $3.00 each.

HENRY A. DREER, 7n chesmm si.. Philadelphia,

Mention the Florists' Bxcbance when wrttlnn.

Oak Park Nurserits iSc!l-o'Se1-.^LntriSy'

nr>t class, voiint-', rkan t:rown and healthy, free from
scale nr Itihcct pcsta. I,(«i0 Carolina Pitplar. M ft.; 2.0tXi
Carolina I'oplar. y 10 ft ; 3,' 00 Carolina ropier. lO-lii f t ;
2,(W0 Norway Maple. S-10 ft ; 2,000 Norway Maple, 10-12
ft.; 2,000 Silver Mat. le. s-'.( f t ; l.Of.X) Sliver Maple. U'-12
ft; I.OOO Silver Maple, 1215 ft.; HKJ Willow Solo-
monl, 6-8 ft.; aOO Catalpa Speclosa. S-9 ft.; 100 Beech,
Purple. 3-5 ft.; 100 Dogwood, white, ^l-S ft.: UW Eulalta
Graclllima clumps; 50 Wistaria, Chinese Purple; 2,0tio
Arbor vflte, 12-1^ In ; l.fXKi .\rbor vltae. 18-24 in.; 2,(lO(t
Arbor vluv. 2-3 ft.; -VK"' Arbor vita-. 3-4 ff; l.uiO Ar
bor vll;f. 4 5 ft.; 2,iki" Arbor v\Uv. 10-15 In.; I.OIXI Nor-
way Spruce, 12-15 In ; 2i"i Norway Spruce, 2-3 ft,; 5<Ht
No'rway Spruce, -1-5 ft.; 20n Scotch Pine, lL^-2ft.; 2iii)
Austrian Pine. H^-2 ft.; 200 White Pine, 2-3 ft-; 5ii Junl-
perls Sinensis Argentea, 2-2'^ ft.: 50 .\rbor vita*. Geo.
Peabody, golden, l.'i-ia in.; 25 Abies DouglasU, 2-2^ ft ;
13,1" "t California Privet, 2 years. Address all corre['|)oii-
dencetoM.F. TIGER. ratchoRue, I-. I., N. Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

FOR EASTER !

SUPERB STOCK

AZALEAS

in the BEST leading sorts. Guaran-
teed full of buds,': 30 to 50 flowi-rs to
H to 10 inch stock, and larger plants
budded In proportion. Order quick.

Doz. 1110

8 to 10 inch .... $4.00 $'2.5.00

10 to 12 inch .... .5.00 35.00

12 to 14 inch .... G.OO 45.00
14 to 16 inch,sitj)cr5, 10.00

H.H.BERGER SCO. 47 Barclay St. N.Y.

UentloD the FlorbU' Bzetumce when writlnc

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AZALEAS

FOR EASTER.

We have a large stock of all best i
comnifTciul varieties in fine shape for
nioiijitc shipment. Will pack much
hctliT iH'W than later co when the bud*^
■J an- 'I'Vi'lnped.

lOtci lli-itich crowns, $35 per 100; 12 to
i l.'i-iiM-h crowns, $45 per 100; 13 to l.j-incL '
' crowns, $515 per 100.

Asparagus Sprengeri, 2' 3 -inch pots, $$; '
3-inch pots, $8 per 100, Asparagus
Plumosus, 2';-inch pots, $6 per 100.

Canna President Cleveland, the best ol
all till- liriKht scarl(Hcanii;is for massine.
$10 per 100. Cannas— an immense stock
of all the leafling sorts. Let us know
your wants and we will quote you
bargain orices.

Dahlias, Una assortment of up t'^ '
date varieties, strong undivided roots, >
87 per 100 1 $60 per 1000.
^ Lilium Auratum, 7 to 9 inches. $4 per 100; 9 to 11 inch'--, $0 per 100.
W Lily of the Valley, Berlin pips, $10 per 1000. Case of 2500 lor $23.

? ROSES-FIELD CROWN-STRONC TWO YEAR.

J Hybrid Perpetual in Irading varieties, $io per loo. Crimson Rambler. $15 per loo.
For New Geraniums, Carnations. Chrysanthemums, Etc., see our Florist's Price List.
tTHESTORRS& HARRISON CO., - - PAINESVILLE, OHIO. ^

Ueatlon the FlorlsU' Exchanse when wrltlnc.

SPECIAL OFFER FOR TWO WEEKS

The plant shown

above measured i8
inches across.

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AZALEA INDICA

For Easter rnrrin;^ ^

We offera very fine lot of Azaleas, comprising the most distinct and best varietifs in
cultivation, einbraciDg eJl shades of crimson, white, pink and rose color. They are shapely
specimens, well " headed," double and single flowered, and will make splendid plants for Easter
decoration. It is almost impossible to ship Azaleas when in bloom and have them arrive in good
condition, hence the necessity of procuring them in advance before the buds open.

Order £arly, Mote the sizes.

PRICKS OF AZAI.HAS.

Per do/. Per If 0

8 to 10 inch heads, eslablished plants, in poU $H 50 $25 00
10 to 12 ** " *. *i 4. 50 :S5 00

12 10 U " " - - 7 00 55 00

PETER HENDERSON & CO.,

35 & 37 Gorfiandf St., New York.

Mention the Florists' Exchang^e when writing.

196

The F=l-ORists' Exchange.

Insertton will be given in this column
to all communications free from animus,
but the opiniotis expressed do not neces
sarlly reflect our ovm.

These Carnations not Staged.

Editor Fliirfots' EzchanQc.

Yoiirnote, page 1(57, No. 7 of the Floh-
I8T8' Exchange, stating that W. N. Rudd
had Cerise Queen and Mrs. MeBurney,
does me a little injustice. These varie-
ties were frozen when they arrived in
Philadelphia and were not staged. I
staged three exhibits and vfon two firsts
and have no doubt you will make this
correction. W. N. KoDC.

Don't Want a " Black List."

Editor Florists^ Exchange.

We have submitted to a large number
of the trade a plan for the publication
of a distinct Black List, which we
thought might beof benefit to them. We
have now received their replies, and
about three-fourths of the number are in
favor of keeping to the system which we
are following and which appears to
give general satisfaction. ..».,

National Florists' Board of Trade,
Cornelius S. Loder,

Secretary.

Plant Shipments to Canada.

Editor Florists' Exchange.

liy some means an erroneous impres-
sion has got abroad respecting the ad-
mission of plants into Canada, under the
San .Jose Scale act, or Customs regula-
tions. 1 therefore subjoin an extract
from the Act passed the last session of
the Dominion Parliament, governing the
above.

"Under the San Jose Scale Act." By an
ordiTin Ciiuncll Hiiproved 18th, March, isns,
( as per SclifiiuleB hereto) tbesaiiact prohibl-
tiiis the inipurtation of nursery stock is de-
claretl to apply to nursery stock from the
ollowing countries, viz: United States ol
.\merica, Australia, Japan, Hawaiian Is-
lands.

IMants exempted from the operations of
the above mentioned Act are as follows;

(al Greenhouse plants with the exception
of roses, such as palms, terns, orchids, cacti,
chrysanthemums, azaleas, begonias and car-
nations, but not roses or any other woody
plant.

(b) Herbaceous perennials, the tops of
which die down in Winter, such as perennial
phlox, dielytra, peonies, perennial sunflowers,
etc.

(c) Herbaceous bedding plants, such as
geraniums, coleuses, verbenas, pansies, etc.

(d) All conifers.

(e) Bulbs and tubers, such as lilies, hy-
acinths, narcissi and all other true bulbs,
gladioli, caladium, irises, cannas, dahlias-

^V. W. G,\.\IMAGE.
London, Ont.

FIRES.

'^Pittsburg, Pa. — Last week an over-
heated stove In the store of L. 1. Neff,
florist. Center and Negley avenues, set
fire to the floor and caused a damage of
$300.

" Waterloo, N. Y. — .\n overheated flue
Id the greenhouses of Whartenley, caused
a fire which did damage to plants and
buildings to the extent of $120, upon
which there is no Insurance.

IlicBMOND, Va.— One greenhouse be-
longing to Frank Stelnbach was entirely
destroyed by fire, February 12.

Louisville, Ky.— The greenhouse of
Henry Pfeitter, at 2318 West Jefferson
street, caught Are from a defective flue,
•February 9, and was slightly damaged.

PouTLANP, Ore. — A fire, which caused
damage to the extent of from $1,000 to
$1,200, occurred February 12, in the
greenhouses of George Otten.

PniLADELPHiA, I"a.— Amoug the suf-
ferers l)y the great conflagration which
raged In this city during the meeting of
the .\merican Carnation Society, was
Mrs. James J. Shelly, at 11 South Thir-
teenth street. Her loss is estimated at
$1,000.

Wellsville, 0.
The mercury here got down to 24° be-
low zero during the recent storm. W.
A. Herbert had his water pipes frozen
ami had to resort to the watering can ;
he lost'uo stock.

OBITUARY.
Dr. Robert P. Harris.

Dr. Robert P. Harris, vice-president of
the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society,
died February 20, in his seventy-sixth
year. Dr. Harris was born in the valle.y
of Chester County in 1822. He was the
son of Dr. William Harris, a well-known
practitioner of that district. He gradu-
ated from the Medical School of the Uni-
versity of Pennsylvania in 1848.

Doctor Harris will be mourned by
many of the Philadelphia florists and
seedsmen, to whom his genial face and
commanding presence were ever welcome
at the meetings and exhibitions held by
the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society.
Doctor Harris' special hobby was musk-
melons. He probably knew more about
them than any man living, and some
very fine varieties wereobtalned through
his perseverance and extensive corre-
spondence. These were introduced by
Philadelphia seedsmen. Many of his
valuable papers haveappearedlrom time
to time in horticultural journals, notably
on melons, cucumbers, potatoes, ;iuffas
and walnuts.

Dr. Harris took great pridein the selec-
tion of the seed of tine melons which he
distributed freely to his friends. His
memory was phenomenal and his learn-
ing unlimited.

In the medical profession his reputa-
tion was of the highest. He was a mem-
ber of the College of Physicians and of
many foreign medical societies to which
he was a valuable and constant con-
tributor. Dr. Harris never married.

Matthew Dummett.

The accident to Matthew Dummett,
Mount Vernon, N. Y., reported in last
week's issue, terminated fatally mid-
night, Thursday, February 16, he having
lived four days with a bulletin his brain.
The deceased was born in Cornwall,
I'jUgland, in 1842. He was a landscape
gardener, and had chargeof the conserva-
tories o£ Count de Tellar's in his native
country. He came to .\merica in 1870.
After working for a few months in a
commercial place at Newport, R. 1., he
assumed charge of James Gordon Ben-
nett's place, and later of the .Seaman
estate, at Tarrytown. In 1879 he
established his present business and later
took his son Arthur into partnership.
Mr. Dummett leaves a widow and five
children, two sons and three daughters.
He was a member of several social
organizations, belonging to Hiawatha
Lodge, F. and A. M., the Golden Rod
Council, Clinton Hook and Ladder Co.,
and the ExempfFiremen's Association.

William Dietz.

William Dietz, a well-known resident
of North Bergen, N. J., died February
20, at his home on the Hudson Boule-
vard. He was 82 years old and was
born in Bavaria. He came to this
country in 1851. After living in the
West for three years he settled in
North Bergen, where he established a
florist business. He conducted the busi-
ness until his death.

New Orleans.

A Damaging Blizzard.

We have the past week experienced
the coldest weather in the history of
I^ouisiana. On Saturday night a bliz-
zard sprung up with a stiff north wind,
and by .Sunday morning we had three
inches of snow and ice, the thermometer
going down to l.'i degrees; all day Sun-
day it froze hard ; Monday morning the
temperature went down to 6 above zero
in the city and just outside the city to
zero. This made business very bad for
MardI Gras. Some of the parades and
balls were postponed on account of the
ice on the streets. This has been what
you may call a real freeze out with us
all. We are not prepared for anything
lower than 15 degrees, the result has
been that most of our florists who grow
stock in hotbeds have lost all. Inside
the greenhouses the majority built char-
coal fires and burned oil lamps, making
plenty of smoke. This, with the boilers
and pipes, rising from their foundations,
succeeded in keeping the frost out, with
one or two exceptions.

In the big hall in Audubon Park large
wood fires were made ; here they have a
very fine set of steam heaters, but these
were not enough for this occasion.

It is impossible to say what stock is
killed. Very few trees are living. Magno-
lia grandiflora seems to have stood best.
The oaks look very sick and brown; we
will not be surprised to hear of some of

the younger plants being killed. Almost
every kind of annual is dead, even the
foxglove and Canterbury bells. In
oranges there Is little hope of saving any
of thefamlly ; one firm alone puts its loss
at $200,000. All the truck farming ma-
terial Is a dead loss.

The gardens of the Crescent City have
never looked so desolate as at present.
The Winter grass (English rye) is all
burned up, such as we have never seen
before. Plants in dwelling houses, ex-
cept aspidistras, were frozen ail over the
city, even where large fires were kept up
all night. Koses havesuffered very much.
I think there is hardly a tea rose left;
some of the hybrids being killed down to
the ground— something very unusual.
Still wemight;expectitas the plants were
in a growing condition. Only two days
before the blizzard we had 75 degrees in
the shade.

This is a great loss to us all. One of
the best all round plants. Crimson Ram-
bler, has stood as well as any. Where
teas were budded on this, as standards,
the tea is dead, but the Crimson Rambler
is unhurt.

It is too early to say much about the
large palms. Most of the small ones we
know are gone. All the phojnix have
dropped their leaves; Washingtouia ro-
busta and W. filamentosa, 45 feet high,
stand up like telephone polos with the
leaves hanging round the stems looking
white since the sun has been on them.
Cycas revoluta is in a bad state as also
is Cocosaustralls. The chamaerops seem
to be all right, only some of the small
plants being killed. Agave americana is
killed; bambusas right to the ground,
also Ficus repens, gardenias, Laurus
camphora, Osmanthus fragrans. Magno-
lia fuscata, Metrosideros floribuuda ; all
are killed and also neiiums. plumbagos,
poincianas, pittosporums, Rhynchosper-
mum jasmiuioides, viburnums, weigelas,
myrtles, and many others that will go
In a few weeks. Camellias are badly
injured; many are killed. Azalea indica,
also most of the Crataegus are killed to
the ground.

Some of our florists had plants out at
some of the carnival balls. These plants
were, in most cases, frozen. 11. P.

Saved by Prayer.

Under this caption the Pittsburg
I/piicfer furnishes its readers with an ac-
count of the experiencesof Charles Rollo,
a florist of Franklin, Pa., during the re-
cent cold spell. The paper says:

During tlie recent cold weather, while
the mercury ranged between 20 and 25
degrees below zero, the pipe that carries
water to the boiler in the greenhouses of
Mr. Rollo froze and burst, stopping the
action of the pumps and allowing the
boiler to run short of water. As nearlj'
as can be ascertained this happened
about midnight. Next morning at 5
o'clock a colored man went to the boiler
house and, finding the boiler dry, turned
in a gorgeof water on the red-hot crown
sheet. That an explosion did not follow
is remarkable. The seams of the boiler
were rent; the flues all loosened, and all
the radiators leading to the greenhouses
were blown from the boiler. Mr. Hollo
says :

" As soon as I learned that ray green-
houses had been without steam heat for
five or six hours with the mercury away
below zero. I considered my plants and
green truck a total loss, which in all
would amount to between .$10,000 and
$15,000, I fell on my knees and offered
prayer. I went to my greenhouses and
found the temperature 25 degrees below
zero on the outside and 4 degrees below
zero inside the houses, but strange to
say the plants were not frozen and the
ground around them had onl.y begun to
harden. We began to fix the boiler with
the temperature 4 degrees below zei-o,
and I began to pra.y. For thirteen hours
the work continued and the mercury
went lower, but the plants, which were
young and tender, did not freeze. We
got the steam on finally and my dam-
age from the extreme cold did not
amount to anything except the repair
to my boilers."

A few years ago Mr. Rollo, who had
always been a cripple, one of his legs be-
ing eight inches shorter than the other,
was converted and a few days after his
conversion he claims God told him to
throw awa.y his crutches. He did so
and since then he claims his leg has
grown six inches, and he has never lost
faith but that the growth will increase
until he will not limp. Mr. Rollo is what
most people term a man of extreme re-
ligious views and everything he at-
tempts is begun with a spirit of prayer.
His character is above reproach and lie
is one of Franklin's leading citizens.

jESTjyor^

OPEN TO ALL .... FREE TO ALL
Answers Solicited from Those Who Know.

(30) Heating. — W. L. Farquharson.
—There should be no trouble, whatever,
in heating the dwelling from the green-
house system. While the pipe might be
carried in a wooden box, this and the
packing would soon decay and would
have to be renewed. I would suggest
that the pipe be covered with asbestos
packing and run through sewer pipe that
is two or three Inches larger in diameter
than the pipe with Its packing. The pipe
should be supported at each end of the
tile so that it will be in the center of the
opening.

One expansion tank wiilanswer for the
entire system and the location proposed
is probably as good as could be selected.
The flow and return pipes to the resi-
dence should be one size larger than
would be necessar.y for short runs, and
although the flow may be run on a slight
fall. It will be best if possible to give both
a slight rise from the boiler.— L. R. Taft.

(31) Sleeping Maud Dean ^and
Mayor Piiigree Carnations. — How

does it come that these two varieties go
to sleep in a house In which a night tem-
perature of about 52 degrees is kept? I
think it impossible that the treatment
they receive or the soil should have any-
thing to do with the trouble, since all
other sorts are doing well here. The soil
used is a rich, sand.v loam, and by no
means very heavy. — A Carnationist.

—Going to Bleep is not peculiar to
Maud Dean or Mayor Pingree. Any
variety Is apt to do so under certain
conditions, but exactly what those con-
ditions are we do not always know.
Certain fertilizers, as nitrate of soda,
have been known to cause this trouble.
It is frequently the ease that such cause
may affect one kind and not another. In
all probability the trouble Is with
the Koll and not with the temperature.
Insects, as bees, will also cause the buds
to go to sleep, but of course, this can
only happen when they have access to
the houses In warm weather. The bees
fertilize the flowers when .they soon
wither.- W. R. Shelmire.

(32) Cainationsin Solid Beds. — Car-
nations can besuccessfullygrownin solid
beds and many growers prefer to grow
them in that way. All varieties may be
so grown. If there is any preference,
probabl.v soil and situation have more
to do with it than the difference between
raised benchesandsolidbeds. Astowhat
kinds would succeed best that way, I
cannot say, having had little experience
in that direction. What little I have
had would indicate that they do not
come into bloom so soon in solid beds,
but will bloom longer and more per-
sistently. W. R. Shelmire.

imilllliES H BIISI1IES8'.

Newport, Vt. — John Farrant has tak-
en possession of the store of Miss Hall,
situated on Main street.

Middletown, R.I.— Abner P. Lawton.
has leased the greenhouse of the late
John Watts, situated on the Bristol
Ferry road, for a term of three years.

Denver, Col. — The 'I'hiess Floral Co.
is a new concern which has recently
opened at 906 16th street. Charles J.
Thiess. the manager, has been identified
with the flower trade In Denver for sev-
eral years and is well known.

p-'fsr Tlie [Gooa Strone Klnd.^rzz:

soo. r»©i* loo iios.

BA1.E!>; WEIOH 300 I.B8.

H. A. STOOTnorr, :i59 East 48th St., New York City

February 25, 1899.

Thb F=i-orists' Exchange.

197

Of Interest to Retailers.

Fairyland.

The following description of the deco-
rations at the receut Randolph Guggeu-
heimer's dinner is reproduced from the
N. Y. Herald. They were tljc work of .J. II.
Small & Sons, New York :

All the guests were assembled in the
East Room of the Waldorf-Astoria at
half -past seven o'clock. Then the door
of the Myrtle Room, which Is connected
with the East Room, was opened and
the guests were bidden to enter a fairy-
land of Spring.

BIRDS AWOKE WITH ELECTKIC SUN.

Electric lights were turned on with the
opi ning of that door and the air was
filled with the notes of a woodland ora-
torio, notes attuned to the throats of
birds hidden in foliage. The flash of light
was to them the breaking of another
dawn. They greeted an artificial sun
and a morn which was the beginning of
night. From beyond was wafted the
minstrelsy of stringed instruments.

Softly glowed the light upon the gar-
den. It was like the sunrise in the
Spring. The guests were walking down
a garden path. Tulips raised their clal-
ices where once had been a well waxed
floor. A bank of terns bearing the dews
of morn had upon the top the roses of
June.

LIKE AN ARCADIAN GLADE.

Here were hedges of firs, the bounda-
ries of the tangled thickets of palms be-
yond. The walls of stone and plaster
had disappeared. The guests had come
from the land of gilt furniture and bro-
caded settees to an Arcadian glade. The
doors were closed, and the foliage hid
them from the view of the habitations of
men. Beneath their ieet was the region
of mosaic floors and Oriental rugs. Here
it was as it were " Under the Greenwood
Tree."

They who entered that Arcadia forgot
the wind and the rough weather sepa-
rated from them only by the thickness of
a wall. To them there are no windows,
no walls, no floors but the springy sod.
There was a rift of sky visible between
the leaves; certainly that above their
heads was not ceiling.

lietween the hedges, along the path,
walked the guests to a summer house, in
the midst of a tropic jungle of palms. It
may have been called a grape arbor, save
that the smilax twined itself with the
vine. The arbor had twelve sides of
equal length. In shape it closely ap-
proached the circle. It was twenty-six
feet across, if measurement must be ap-
plied to a woodland bower.

GRAPES HUNG ON THE VINES.

It was of light trellis work. The tim-
bers, painted green, were wide apart.
The vines hung loosely, revealing the
cool, green depths beyond. Full, round
bunches of grapes hung from the leafy
canopy. Over all was the light which
came "from Venetian lanterns, wrought
from iron, after the manner which made
famous the artificers of mediaval Italy.
The electric light shone through panels
and medallions of richly colored glass.
From the leaves on theroot of the bower
shone scores of electric lights so tiny
that they hardly gave the suggestion of
color.

Only two sides of the twelve-sided ar-
bor were open. The guests stood at the
threshold, as if they were in an Aladdin's
garden which would suddenly disappear.

Before them was a circle which beamed
with colors and light. There was a
marge from which the white cloth
showed ; beyond were beds of flowers,
and in the center of all a bronzed boy,
leaning against a stork, looked with
laughing eyes at a purling fountain. A
sparkling Jet rose to within two feet of
the lamp which hung from the apex of
the bower's roof.

MENU ON COCOANUTS.

The chairs were drawn back. The
guests sat down at a board which told
them of what this old earth gives for the
comfort of mankind.

There was no lavish display of silver.
There were instead flowers and fruit, the
most perfect known to man. Bunches
of grapes glowed on the white cloth.
There lay corsage bouquets of pink rosea
and lilies of the valley and boutonnieres
of white carnations. The menus were
painted in letters of gold upon cocoa-
nuts, from a part of the shell of which
the rough'fibre had been scraped away.

The menus at the places for the women
guests were printed upon fans, which
they might use if the season of Spring
was too quick a transition from the tem-
perature of the East Room beyond.

Those who sat at that board could
hardly keep their eyes from the beauties
beyond the rim of white napery. Here
was a miniature garden, which seemed
to grow before their eyes. From the
edge of the basin of the fountalL, more
than two feet from what had been the
fioor, sloped a bed of tulips. Then the
flower beds reached to the table. Upon
the ascent bloomed roses, and sometimes
a daffodil would droop upon the table.
Sometimes a drop of water would splash
upon the floral borders, glisten in the
light and disappear.

150,000 GamatiOQGiittiiigsW

White — Evelina. 1*. Hill, Genesee, McGowan,
Alaska. Pink — New York, Painted Lady, Victor,
Daybreak. Scott. Scarlet— Jubilee, Portia. Yellow
— Gold Nugget. Eldorado. Variegated — Bradt,
Pflyche, Arniazindy. Vesper.

Bottom prices on your orders.
Send for price list.

WM. MURPHY, Sta. F, CINCINNATI, 0.

CARNATIONS!

Rooted Cuttings of the following vars. ready now.

Flora Hill. Victor, Armazlndy,t2,50pcr 100; t20al000

Daybreak, Harrison's White, Mayor Plngree, $2.00
per lixj ; tl5.00 per lOOO.

Wm. Scott, Lizzie McGowan, Rose Queen, Silyer
Spray, »1.50 per lOO ; tlO.OO per 1000.
CAI.IFOUNIA and I,ADY H. CAMPBELI.

VIOLETS, *5.00 per 1000.

JOS. BEHABD. ""c^" Unionville, Pa.
CARNATIONS

For February and March delivery, following bindBt
Scott, Hose Queen^ Peachblow, L. McGowan for $l.'2o
per 100 or $1U.50 per lOW. Emily Piereon. Armazindy,
Kohinoor. Albertlnl, Bridesmaid for |1.50 per HX) or
$13.51) per 1000. Meteor, Daybreak, Morello, Flora
mil. Jubilee, at t;2.00 per lOO or $17.50 per 1000.

IVliiie. Snlleroi Gei'nniiiiiiH ami Siraiosona
(■aleaifolia Alba, from L>H in. pots, $1.75 per lUO.
FiicliiaN, rooted cuttings, beat sixteen varieties,
from sand, $1.25 per UW.

LOGAN AVE. GREENHOUSES, Danvllle.lll.

50,000 CARNATIONS

Routed Cuttings from aaiid and from soli.
Fine healthy stock.

WM. S(*:OTT. VICTOR. LIZZIE McGOWAN. MRS.

GEO. BRADT, FLORA HILL, GENESEE, JUBILEE.

Will give special rate on large orders.

DE PEW BROS., Nyacli, N. Y.

CARNATIONS

New Seedlings. Standard Varieties.

If you have not received one of our Price Lists of
ROOTED CUTTINGS, It will pay you to send
for one before ordering.

VI /^ I ITT'C l^ady Campbell. Swanley
I VJ 1^ C. I O Wbite and Calitornia.

W. B. SHELMiRE,n^,^i'o Avondale, Pa.

Ciooil, RtronfT. llviiUhyi
Kouted (.'utiin^H ut'.....

■ EDW. J. TAYLOR J

■ ■

■ Wholesale Florist ■

■ SOUTHPORT, CONN. ■

Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing.

GET THE GENESEE IF YOU WANT THE BEST

Cointncrcial While Carnation. Has with me
during Dec, Jan., and eo far In Feb'y out-yielded
Silver Spray by nearly one-third; seems to be a con-
tinuous bloomer, pure white. 2J^ lo,, no culls, does
equally well In litiht or heavy soil ; have not lost a
pbint out of IGOO planted, nor seen a single case of stem
rot; struiiK grower. A few thousand to spare at the
low price <if $;i50p.'rl(H); $30.00 per 1000.

Marie Ijouiho Violelw. rooted runners, 50c. alOO.

French Canuan, mi.xed, mostly yellow, dormant,
$3.00 per 100. The above now ready.

'^r. C. SXROH, - Attica, ^. V.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

CARNATIONS

The Best of the New and Standard Varieties.

Pink— Victor, Triumph, Mrs. J as. Dean, Albertlnl,
C. A. Dana, Daybreak, Wm. Scott. White— Flora
Hill, AlliaSuperba. White Cloud, Evelina, John Young,
Lizzie McGowan. fScarlet- Jubilee and Bon Ton.
Yellow— Gold Nugget and Mayor Pingree. Crim-
eou— Empress. Varieaaled- Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt,
Lily Dean and Annaztndy. Ready January 20. Stock
guaranteed free from disease of anv kind.

New varlelies not mentioned In this list can be
furnished at dlsscmhiatDr's prices.

UYDRANGKAS and CHRYSANTUE-
I>IllI>l?S ready in Spring.

Don't order until you get our prices. Price List
ready now.

JOHN HACKETT & CO.,
62d St., near Elinwood Ave., POILA., PA.

Carnations, Rooted

Cnttlnpe,

Our Specialty.

Rooted Cuttings of New and
Standard

CARNATIONS.

SEND FOR PRICE LIST

WM. SWAYNE, KenneU Square, Penn.

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SEND FOR PRICE LIST

We have a fine stock of 9 varieties of '99; 34
varieties of '98, and all tbe best of the older
Borts of

CARNATIONS.

Rooted Cuttings now ready.
CEO. HANCOCK & SON,

GRAND HAVEN, MICH.

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CARNATIONS

Rooted cuttings from sand or trans-
planted plants. Good, clean, healthy
stock. Have the foUowiog varieties
in quaotity

SCOTT, ALBERTINA, HELEN KELLER.
CARTLEDGE, FLORA HILL, McGOWAN.

The following varieties in limited numbers.
LILY DEAN. NEW YORK, MRS. BRADT,

TRIUMPH, GOLD NUGGET,

BRIDESMAID, BON TON, FIREFLY,

MRS. McBURNEY, LOIS C. HAETTEL

Correspondence solicited.

H. D. ROHRER, "1"^, Lancaster, Pa.

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MAUD ADAMS

(NIQUET.)

Deep clear cerise of a very pleasing shade
under any light ; most attractive color of its
class; a larg^e, bold, handsome tiower, with
extra strong stem, 18 to 34 inches high; with
good calyx and exceedingly free flowering.

The flowers sold in New York market last
season and the present one at $8.00 per ICO. It
was one of the sensations in cut flowers the
whole senson. Certiflcnted New York Florists'
Club, 1898. Ready March 1st.

PRICES:— S*J. 00 per doz. (Six at same rate.)
SlO.OO per 100 (50 at same rate). $75.00 per
1000 (iSOat same rate). For sale by

FRANK NIQUET, PatGhogue,N.Y.

— OR —

JOHN N, niAY, E, fJ, IIII.L & CO..
Suininiti N. J. Ricliniond, Ind.

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RACKHAM ^u-.'JlSr-ISf''"".'.^."
CARNATIONS

Free from diaeaseB and well rooted, of

Per 100 Per 1000

Pick- WM. SCOTT $1.25 tlO.OO

DAYDREAK 1.50 12.00

VICTOR 2.00 15.00

AI.BERTINI 2.00 15.00

TIDAL WAVE 1.25 10.00

Whitc-ALASKA 1.25 10.00

(iENRSEE 2.00 15.00

FLORA HLLL 2.00 15.00

METEOR 2.00 15.00

I>lnvor Piujrree (yellow) S.OO 1500

Jubilee (red) 2.00 15.00

Also good Btock of CERISE QUEEN (Hew)
which Is a fliip one. A Toledo grower on fleeing It aald

hook me for lOOO at once, $6.00 per 100 ; $50.00 per 1000.

PTERIS TREMULA Only 1200 lett, $3.00 per lOO.
Satisfaction guaranteed or money back. Cash, please

G. 4. RACKHAM, ^'Vlr.^J^' Detroit, Mich.

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NEW SEEDLING

CARNATIONS

FOR 1899

WARV A. RAKER. A larpe. ful! white flower

iif B[.leiiill.] funii. iiIitIv frinu'rd ami very fragrant,
PlriMik' *'iilv\', n''\tT liui-Htfl !UHi Innt^ Btllr stem sup.
porllnt,' lluwer; Imhlt h;imil' ;ih McLluwan hut more
vi^J;^.^l.nl.^, hlouniiri^' eiitli'T inul nmre abundantly;
la a Rood flumnier bloomer and altogether a money
making variety.

ANNA C. EASTBTJRN. A very double, snow-
white, nicely fringed, high built flower, with strong
calyx; very fragrant, hahit erect and one of the
moBt vigorous growers, with long, stiff stem, a
steady bloomer and excellent keeper; $1.50 per doz.;
f.S.00 per 100; 170.00 per 10(K). 250 at lOUO rate. Ready
Feb'v l8t. I also have tbe following varieties:
Portia; Scott: McGowan: Tidal Wave; Cartledge;
Hose Queen; Eldorado; |;1.50 per 100; fIS.OOper 1000.
Buttercup. $2.50 per 100; »2U.(iO per 1000; Empress
and Bon Ton. |5.06 per 100; ?40.00 per 1000.

CillH AV Id flats, $5.00 per 1000; 2^ Inch poU, $15.00

diniLAA per KKKl. Cash with (..rd-.T.

LOUIS B.EASTBURN,KennettSq. Pa.

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CARNATIONS

ROOTED
CUTTINGS.

G. H. Crane— The leader, large brilliant
scarlet, early and continuous bloomer.

Gen. Maceo (Ward), Maroon scarlet. The
hfst of its class. Early and free.

Gen. Gonie^ (Ward), Cardinal maroon.
Free hiooiuer, long stiff stems.

Glacier (Wani), Pure white, dwarf habit.

America (Hill), Largo soft scarlet.

IVIelba (May and Craip), Light pink.

Ne-w Vorkf cerise

pink.
Itlary ^Vood*

white.

'^Vlilte Cloud. All who have tried this
variety declare it to be the best white carna-
tion ever introduced.

Gold Kusieet,
yelluw.

IMrs. Jas. Dean,
light pink.

lUrs. Geo. HI. Bradt.
Also, the best of all the other 189B and

and standard Varieties.

We have a FINK STOCK of

EARLY CUTTINGS READY NOW.

£S*^8end for our complete
deBCrlptWe Price Ust.

Dwarf Yellow Lantana

Grows only eight inches high and always
covered with bloom. Fine fur bedding.

F. DORNEB I SONS CO.,

I.A FAYETTE, IND.

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M monis Flofal Go..

(A«l. C.)

THE SPOT CASH GREENHOUSES,

9IORRIS, IL,l,.
Trade 1.1st, February, 1899.

CARNATIONS

ROOTED CUTTINGS NOW READY.

Per 100.

Arjjyle, a coming standard $3 50

Hvelina. a big cropper 3 00

Gold ISu^ctfet. yellow 6 00

ICnipres»4t dark red, 3 60

Flora Mill, big white 1 60

Mayor I*injsreet big cream 150

Painted l^ady, cherry-pink 2 76

Psyche, white, daked scarlet !i 75

Jubilee, scarlet 1 76 :

Mary "Wood 3 00

Xriutupli, big pink 2 00

CARNATIONS, Rooted CuttlUKS,

our selection, $10.QU per luUO.

Estimates given on 1000 Rooted Cuttings up,

...PLANTS...

December Rooted, 2L4 Incli Pots.

Per 100.
Dejfoiiias, 15 varieties, ourselection,.$2 00

Erfordli, latest bedder 2 00

iiaiidersolii, in bloom 2 00

Hybrtda lioaea 2 00

Bieiw Velio wr MarKuerlte 2 60

Keverfew, Little (iem 3 00

PelaKoninni, TheQueen 2 00

Heliotrope, three varieties 2 00

Siiillax .....".. 1 00

" from flats 50

Mention the Florlet.' Exctianse wben vrltloff.

198

The Plorists* Exchknge.

GOV.GRIGGS

JOSEPH TOWELL,

New Carnation

SEEDLING OF
VAN LEEUWEN
ON DAYBREAK.

Strong:, healthy grow-
er, free from disease of
all klDde, contiuuouHfree
blooiuer with rt"»wer8
very erect ouustiffstem,
18 to 20 in., rtowers
Himilar in color to Day-
break, but much bright-
er, edge beautifully fim-
briated, good ahape and
with fullcenter, Jind does
not buret, coniuuLndM
the highest pricesin New
York f<^r novelties. Hav-
ing been grown by ue
for the past four years
we can with confidence
recom mend it to the
florists of America as
one of the best, if not
the best, light pink car-
nation ever sent out.
Orders are now being
booked for rooted cut-
tings to be delivered
in rotation.

PRICE:

$75 per 1000
$10 per 100
$2 per doz.

Cash with order from
unknown correspon-
dents. A personal in-
spection invited.

HALEDON AVE.
NURSERY

Paterson, N. J.

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ROOTED CARNATION OOTTINGS.

Triumph,
Jubilee,
Argyle,
Flora Hill,

Per 100

Per 1000

$3-oo

$25.00

Armazindy,

3-00

2500

Pingree,

S oo

40,00

Alaska,

2.50

20.00

Wm. Scott,

Per 100

$2.50

2.00

1.35

1.25

Per 1000

$20.00

15-00

10.00
■ 0.00

Everyone well rooted and in first-class condition.

WIETOR BROS- 51 WahasHve., Chicago.

FRANCES JOOSf

Orders taken for rooted cuttings of this most profitable and handsome
pink CARNATION I have splendid stock of over 7000 plants. Write
for prices on large quantities

C. BESOLD,

Mineola, L. I., N. Y,

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New Fancy Carnation

SANDUSKY

FOR SALE BY

E. Q. HILL & CO., - Richmond, Ind.

F. DORNER & SONS CO., La Fayette, Ind.
H. WEBER & SONS, - Oakland, Md.
W. E. LYNCH, - - - Chicago.

Rooted Cuttings, $2.00 per doz.; $10.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. I

One-half Natural Size.

Descriptive Price List Ready February 15th.

W. E. HALL,

Clyde, Ohio, i

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EVELINA,
MUS. JAMES DEAN,
NEW TOKK,
EMPRESS. PSYCHE,

A1==R00TED C111TINGS= Al

Sl.OO per 100, Scott and Portia.

Flora Hill, Armazindy and
$2.00 per 100, Dayl)real5, of tbe flnest

stock in country.

OQ r>r. _„_ tni\ Emprcss, Frances Joost, Ar-
S3.00 per 100, gj,,g_ jirj Northway.

o» nn ^nn Evclina Mre. James Dean

S4.00 per lOO, White Cloud.

Not Less than 26 of each at hundred price.
CASH WITH ORDER.

HENRY EiCHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa.

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CARNATIONS

Healthy Rooted Cuttings Ready Now.

WHITE CLOUD,
GOLD NUGUET.
PAINTED LADY,
BON TON,

$5 00 per 100; 140.00 per lOOO.

FLORA HILL, VICTOR.

MAYOR PINGREE. TRIUMPH,

ALBA SUPBRBA.
J3.00 per 100 ■, J25.00 per 1000.

DAYBREAK, WM. SCOTT,

HECTOR, JUBILEE. MINNIE COOK,

$2.00 per 100 ; $1S.00 per loou.

ARMAZINDY »2.50 per 100 ; $20 per 1000.

The greatest acarlet of them all is Hector.

PENNROGK CO., i^^ Wilmington, Del.

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EVANSTON

New Scarlet Carnation.

We aie the oritfinators of this fine eport of
Tidal Wave. lla\e tried it 3 years. la one
of our best sellers in red carnations among
commissiOD houses and our home trade.

Rooted cuttings ready February 1.

Price* 97 per loot 4l6o per lOoo.

Gash with the order. Address.

M. WIELAND,

1917 Maple Avenue, EVANSTON, ILLS.

Mentinn th* Flnrlata' Ezobanffs wh*n wrltlnv

MELBA

B^ This Is a grand combination of good
qualiiies: free bloomer, early and con-
tinuous; in point of color the finest
pink Carnation yet produced; large
and perfect form ; very fragrant : long

^ stiff stem. Was very i»rofiiable in the
New York anil I'hiladelphia markets
last Winter. Winner of the Craig Cup
and Certificate. November 1897.

S Certificates Morristown, Orange, New

i^' York. Port Chester. Lenox, Chicago,
and Silver Me<lai Chicago, 1898.

Price, $2.00 per tloz.; l^ilO.OO per 100;
""■" — - " 60 at lUO rates:

S76.00 p«r 1000.
500 at 1000 rat«H.

JOHN N. MAY, Summit, N. J.

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ROOTED
• • iiniiiniiiiii iiiiiilliiiki**

Per 101) Per WOO

Melba 110.00 J75.00

America 10.00 75.00

G. H. Crane .... 10.00 75.00

Evelina 5.00 40.00

-Wliite Cloud .... 5.00 40.00

■ otan Young: .... 5.00 40.00

Frances Joost . . . 5.00 40.00

Painted Uadjf. . . . 5.00 40.00

Empress 5 00 40.00

Mrs. Btadt 5.00 40 00

Bon Ton 4.00 35.00

Gold Nugget .... 6.00 50.00

Flora Hill 2..50 20.00

Triumph 2.50 20.00

naybreak 2.50 20.00

■Victor ... 2.50 20.00

McBUTney 2.50 20.00

lubilee 2.00 15.00

Eldorado ■•2-00 15.00

GRAFTED ROSES, $10 per 100.

North Adams. Maps., Telirunry 4, 1899.
H. F. LITTLKFIELD. "WorceBler, Mass. , ^,

Dear Sir :-The Carnation CuUlngs received In good
order and was much pleaf ed with them. 1 have received
cuttlnns from four others this week and yours were
the hest stock of all.

Respectfully yours, M S. Wobokn.

H. F. LITTLEFIELD,

Worcester, Mass.

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B. WEBER & SONS \

OUR New Price List is now ready.
It contains descriptions of all
the leading novelties of 1899 and 1898,
as well as the cream of the best
standard sorts. Send for it before
you make up your orders.

We pay particular attention to the
quality of stock we ship. Our method
of culture insures strong, vigorous
cuttings and plants. It won't pay
you to buy any other kind. It pays
well to start right. We can help you
to do that by supplying you with
first-class plants. Try us and see.

H. WEBER & SONS, ■

Oakland, Md.

■

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JTc

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Carnations.

YOU RUN §

' • NO RISK,^» 0

All Carnation Cuttings are sent out with the privilege of O

returning them at my expense if tliey are not found satis- H

factory on receipt and your money returned you in full. I O

have from one to five thousand stock plants of each of the g

leading varieties and offer cuttings at very reasonable prices, g

NINE GOOD NOVELTIES! ♦ ♦ |

♦ TWENTY=FIVE STANDARD SORTS ! \

yJC? !.°rdeV.** '"?" "'."!"'! ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. \

UNCLE WALTER

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This is another one of Tidal 6

Wave's many sports, and I pre- jj

u sume it is the same and just as good as any of its other ones. I can vouch g

O for its goodness and that it is a scarlet sport from Tidal Wave. Rooted O

§ cuttings can be had at $5.00 per 100, or $40.00 per 1000, either from 5J

§ JOHN MURCHIE, Sharon, Pa., or ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. §

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February 2r>, 1899.

Xhb F^lorists' Exchange.

199

Now is the height of the propagating
seaaon. The cuttingsstrucli at this time
probably malie the best plants, at least
for planting in the Held. If the stock of
any variety is lacking now is the time to
make it up.

I believe I did not allude to the second
use of the sand In the propagating bed.
It may be well to refer to that matter
here. If the old sand is still peitectly
clean and no fungus has made its appear-
ance, it can be used again without any
harm resulting. Still it is best to take
off about one inch or so of sand from the
old bed and replace with new sand.
Fresh sand should always be stored in a
bin for that purjiose and for use through
the Winter. If the bench has Ijeen trou-
bled with a fungus the sand had better
be changed to the bottom, the bench
cleaned and whitewashed and made up
fresh. Some reconnnend to scald the
sand well with boiling water, which will
at least do no harm and may be of some
use in killing the germs of disease.

The work in this department will be
pressing from now on until the plants
are in the ground, and it is very short-
sighted policy to neglect any part of it
for the want of help. The grower will
be pushed for room, but he should have
had a little foresight to meet the emer-
gency. Frequently, too frequently, plants
will fail to do any good, and of course,
where this happens room is soon made
for some of the young stock. But, of
course, it will do better in houses sepa-
rated from the flowering plants and
where the temperature can be run some-
what lower. .Small, low bench houses,
of about nine feet wide, are excellent for
this purpose.

One does not want these to lie idle very
long, so they can be planted to violets
in the Fall. These can be thrown out as
room is wanted. Violets hardly pay for
their room after the middle of January,
of late years, unless one have a special
trade for them. They do very well if a
tolerable crop can be had through De-
cember and eaily .January. All need not
be thrown out at once, only just as re-
quired and many of them can remain till
after Knster. Vegetables, as lettuce,
radishes, etc., may also be grown in such
houses and in time to come off as tlie
bench room Is wanted. Lty no means
place the young plants under a bench, at
least, not for any length of time. A few
days will not hurt because they should
be shaded for a time at any rate. But
after they have recovered from the effects
of planting they should have the full
benefit of light and sun.

There are some little matters of routine
work which, while I have probably men-
tioned them before, there is no harm to
refer to again. Disbudding should be
attended to regularly every ten days or
two weeks. Training the growing
shoots up through thesupports is an im-
portant matter and should not be
neglected. Cutting outthe dead wood is
another job that must be frequently seen
to. See that the plants do not become
slimy in the hearts from decaying leaves,
and if any are in that condition clean
them up at once. Smoking must be kept
up regularly once'a week and the various
details of watering, ventilating, etc.,
watched up very carefully. The days
are now getting longer and if the plants
h <e come through thus far in good
shape, they may be expected, under con-
tinued good treatment, to respond more
liberally in growth and bloom.

Look out for sjuder and whenever he
is found a|)ply the hose vigorously to
dislodge him. Wherever he may apjiear
it is probable the roots of the plants
have been allowed to get too dry, so It is
best to watch the soil carefully. Injured
roots either from excessive moisture or
not enough will cripple the plants and
make them a prey tor spider and many
diseases. W. R. Shelmire.

Experiments with Soil.

The result of some e.xperiments made
this year may be of interest to the carna-
tion grower. Many of iis know what a
tough job emptying benches and mixing
soils is from experience of our own, and in
order to save what has seemed to me un-
n' cessary labor of soil mixing I have tried
a few experiments with various classes of
soil.

The first was with the ordinary sol as
generally recommended : A good turfy
loam with one- fourth cow manure, well
rotted, and carried in and placed on
the b nches in the usual manner. With
the second I had a fair loam and cow
manure as before but, instead of mixing
it, I simply carried it in and placed it in
layers on the benches, commencing with
manure and finishing off with loam.

Next was old soil which had been used
the previous season, with the top scraped
off and renewed with fresh manure and
loam. The old soil was. I may add, in
pretty good condition. The last was the
t'ld soil, just as it was already in the
bench, raked over and leveled with fresh
dirt where necessary. No manure at all
used on this bed.

Now, with such widely different combi-
nations as these, one would e.xpect a
variety of crops, yet the result shows
practically none either in quantity or
quality, all the benches doing aijout a-(
well as each other, and so far as present
indications go it would seem this
will he the case the rest of the season.
It would seem as if this would
argue either the carnation is not a very
great feeder (at any rate, till Spring)
as generally supposed, or that it absorbs
considerai)le nourishment through the
foliage. I rather incline to the belief that
atmospheric conditions play a, more im-

am sure that judiciously applied chemical,
as well as animal manures, are valuable as
an aid, but it seems as if we are in danger
of overestimating their importance and
crediting every good result to their use.

The results above referred to, however,
demonstrate to me that they are not the
whole thing but, of course, a one season
trial is not to be depended ui>od as a cer
tainty, yet one thing I am satisfied with is
the success attending the spreading instead
of mixing the soil. I am sure this is the
best way of getting an even distribution
where fertilizers or manures of any kind
are used and, while it is fully as ea y to do
when filling the benches, it does away
entirely with the extra labor of mixing
and turning over outside, a job which
seldom is a success, so far as distributini^
these manures evenly over the whole heap
is concerned, especially so if the manure
happens to be a little green.

As to using over the old dirt again, con-
siderable caution must be used; be sure it
is good enough, otherwise failure and loss
will follow, though, when roses are sue
cessfully carried over one or more years, it
is only reasonable that carnations may be
also grown t»> ice in the same soil ; only be
sure it is all right before you start ; if in
doubt, then use fresh dirt.

Referring to number of flowers cut it
seems as if it should be reckoned square
foot of bench room in order to get a proper
basis of comparison. [We believe this
method of computation is practiced by
leading carnationists. — Ed.] — S. B.

Hybrid Carnation Vulcan.

The new hyl)rid carnations were ob-
tained by crossing our Remontant varie-
ties witli the Marguerite carnation. The
idea was to get a typeof Summerbloom-
ing carnations and after several years of
careful selection and trial I have suc-

W. Hall's New Variegated Carnation Sandusky. (See page 146.)

portant part in the cultivation of carna-
tions than any other one. In order to have
this right it is, of course, a necessity that
watering, ventilating and heating must
be kept attended to at all times. Often-
times I think we credit good results to
fertilizers that really belong to gool
general management, which is hardly fair
to the painstaking grower. Certainly, I

ceeded in obtaining an entirely new type
which will please every lover of the di-
vine flower. Planted out in early SpriuK
they begin to bloom the beginning of
July, and are literally covered with
flowers the whole Summeruntil frost sets
in. They bear long-stemmed, sweet
scented and good sized flowers in all
shades and colors. C. Eisele.

C. Eisele's New Hybrid Carnation
Vulcan.

Cross between Marguerite and Remontant
varieties.

BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS.

Double Sweet Alyssum. — Cuttings
should be taken now to make good plants
for Spring.

Seei>s should now be sown of ageratum
campanula, singledahlia, gaillardia, musa,
nicotiana, salvia and maurandya.

HviiKASGE.\s should now be well bud-
ded, and frequent syringings will help to
keep them clean. If these can be opened
early enough so that they can be placed in
a cool house for a week or so. they will
give customers far better satisfaction,
lasting much longer than if they are sold
direct from a very warm greenhouse.

Lilies.— Buds should all be in sight now,
tliat is, those expected for Easter. Any
that do not show buds at this time might
as well be taken out of the warm house
and given a cooler situation where they
will Ije held back. These latter will give
good flowers later and perhaps bring just
as high a price as those that are in for
Easter.

Preparations should be made this week
for housing the bulbs which will be
brought in from outside for Easter. Have
lienclJes cleared in readiness to receive
them, and thus save much unnecessary
handling. March 0 will be early enougli
to briugiuhyacinthsand tulips. Von Sions
will he better if brought in a few days
earlier.

Gebaniums.— Cuttings can yet be taken
of ivy leaved and other kinds ; also of be-
gonias, and make nice small plants for
Spring sales. Now is a good time to select
a number of the largest geraniums, pot
them along and try to get them extra
large for Decoration Day. A batch of
these will fetch higher prices than ordinary
si/.ed ones and will well repay the extra
trouble.

Carnations. — Now that the convention
of the Carnation Society is over, growers
who want to supplement their stock with
the newer varieties can decide pretty well
on what to buy. There are several new
kinds being put on the market this year
and a glance at the number of points any
variety received from the judges at this
e.xhibition gives one a correct estimate of
the qualities of the flowers shown.

Soils for Head Lettuce Indoors.

Bulletin No. 140 of the New York -Ag-
ricultural Experiment Station (Geneva)
gives results of tests t)f various soil
mixtures in forcing head lettuce. Com-
pact soils rather than sandy, loose-
textured loam, seemed to give best
results. Stablemanure gave best results
upon heavy soils, commercial fertilizers
on light soils; but there was little gain
from combining the two. The bulletin
will be sent free to anyone applying to
he Station.

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Contents.

American Carnation Society:

Continuation ot Report (Illus.) 191-193, 300
BBiErs FOR BosY Florists . . . .199
Carnations :

Vulcan, Sandusky (Illus.) . . .199

Changes in Business 198

Correspondence 19S

Craio, Wm. p.. President-elect, American

Carnation Society, Portrait . . .191
Echoes from the Alleys . . ■ .311

Fire Insurance 2U0

Nursery Department 191

Obituary :

Dr. R. P. Harris, M. Dummett, William

Dietz 190

Question Box 198

Retailers, of Interest to . . . .193

Rose Society, Now the 200

Saved by Prayer 196

Society OF American Florists . . .200

Seed Trade Report 189

Soil FOR Head Lettdce . . . .199
Trade Notes:

Boston, Chicago 19J

New Orleans 196

Montreal 300

Hamilton, Ottawa, Pittsburg . . .203
New Vork, Philadelphia .... 304

Baltimore, St. Paul 20(j

Selma, Aid., Short Hills, N.J. . .210
Cinciunati, St. Louis 213

We are in receipt from Sander &C'o., o.
St. Albans, Eng., and Bruges, Belgium
of their catalogue of new orchids, re-iu-
trodnctioDB, rare species and varieties,
new palms and other decorative plants,
etc. Among orchids are some new and
rare things in calanthes, dendrobiums,
lycastes, niaxillarias, phaius and sobra-
lias. In plants, in addition to Begonia
Sanderl, are enumerated four Begonia
decora crosses with the best rex hybrids.
The foliage of these is said to differ
greatly from all other begonias, and "is
remarkable for its bertolonia-like mark-
ings, and combination of beautiful col-
ors." Beautiful illustrations are fur-
nished of Bulbophyllum grandittorura,
Dendrobiumatro-violaceum.D. Wiganiie,
Phaius AshworUiianus, Sobralia Hol-
fordii, Evodia elegans, Leea Roehrslnna,
Panax Balfourli.Kentias Kirsteniana and
Sanderiana, Einospadix Petrickiana,
Licuala Jeaneuceyi, .\calypha Godsertl-
ana, Maponia paiidanaefolia and others.
Alfred Dlmmock, GO Vesey street, New

York, is American agent.

The letter expected at Philadelphia
from Thomas W. Lawson, Esq.. ot Bos-
ton, on Friday of the convention, reached
the ollice of the secretary of the Pennsyl-
vania Horticultural Society. David
Rust, on Monday last, and was immedi-
ately forwarded to the secretary of the
Philadelphia Florlsts'Clnb, Edwin Lous-
dale.

The rule governing the measuring ot
the largest carnation flower in the
sweepstakes contest next year is as fol-
lows: Size shall be determined by the
measurement of the largest diameter
and the length over the top, dividing the
product of these measurements by two.

The American Carnation Society.

Though hampered by the disadvan-
tage of the most severe weather experi-
enced in years at the time of it« annual
gathering, the sighth convention ot the
American Carnation Society held iuPhila-
delphia, Thursday and Friday ot last
week, -was like its predecessors, a decided
success. And as each succeeding meet-
ing materializes, one fact in connection
therewith, patent to the most casual ob-
server is, that the interest of the dele-
gates is becoming more and more cen-
tered in the exhibition; the sessions
themselves being, with the majority, but
a secondary consideration.

It would appear that the Executive
Committee, alive to this fact, refrained
from burdening the program with a
superfluity of papers, striving to furnish,
as far as possible, only those subjects
which had not already been thoroughly
threshed out at previous meetings. How
well the Society and the trade papers
have covered and are covering the ground
in supplying cultural information regard-
ing carnations may, we think, be gleaned
from the statement that not a single
question was asked on that head, and
but little discussion followed the papers
that were read at this time.

What appeared to be the subject of
greatest interest wasthechanging of the
scale of points for judging seedlings, the
endeavor being to get nearer to a proper
dissection of the flower's qualities, and
an adequate allotment of points to each
of these qualities. To that end the num-
ber of points for plant was dispensed
with; color was strengthened by ten
points additional; size, stem and form
by five points each, while ten points were
deducted from the former requirements
for calyx, and Ave from fragrance. Thus
in point of importance the qualities of a
carnation flower are now considered to
stand as follows: First, color; next, size
and stem on an equal footing; then form
and substance; fragrance and calyx
being thought the least essential taken
cognizance of, while keeping or lasting
qualities are not taken into considera-
tion at all.

As regards calyx, we take it that the
total of five points still represents the
full value of a calyx that is lotect, and
that notwithstanding "any old calyx if
the flower is good" will suit Mr. Kudd,
the variety that is not a •' burster" will
yet be so described in trade offerings, and
will continue to have, as it now does, the
preference with judges, and to a gieater
or less extent with flower buyers.

It seems peculiar that fragrance, the
one time highest attribute possessed by
the dianthus, according to ancient histo-
rians, should be so little valued in these
modern times, and that as we continue
to breed away from that natural quality,
the flower should be considered nearer to
its highest type of perfection! We pre-
sume this is one of those inexplicable
paradoxes thrust upon us through a de-
site to cater to the caprice of fashion, or
to satisfy the advanced (?) predilection
of our almost twentieth century civiliza-
tion.

# » »

As a natural sequence, the discussion
upon the scale of points drifted into one
upon the valueof certificates, for the pur-
pose of awarding which the scale is in
vogue. Hitherto a certiScate has been
considered by the majority to carry some
weight with it as a factor in commerce,
the desire of the Society being to act as
a guard and guide to American carna-
tion growers in the matter of new varie-
ties seeking recognition. To this end the
exhibition of a plant was sought, so
that some idea might be gleaned by the
judges of the habit, freedom and other
essential points in a carnation — so far as
the commercial grower is concerned.
Dispensing with the plant, now charac-
terized as a "humbug," a "fraud," an
"unnecessary element," and altogether
a non-essential with respect to cei'tlflca-
tion, would seem to rob the certificate of
its former quasi-commercial status, and
simply testify to the ability of the man
asaculturlst who raised and exhibited
the variety certificated. Yet a certificate
is alsoatrllmte to thenovelty and innate
merit of the flower itself; it shows, as
Mr. Rudd stated, that the variety is
susceptible of being brought to the
exhibited state of perfection, and is an
Incentive to other growers to give that

variety a trial. In other words^the cer-
tificate demonstrates the ultimate worth
of the flower to the consumer and rela-
tively so to the grower. The latter can
be guided as to whether or no he will in-
vest in that particular variety, and base
his chances of success in bringing it or
not bringing it to a similar state of per-
fection as exhibited by and on his esti-
mate of his own abilities as a cultivator
in comparison with those of the raiser of
the certificated variety.

There will always be drawbacks con-
nected with the generally satisfying re-
sults of new carnations — contingencies
that no body of mortal men can ever ob-
viate. Even inspections by experts made
from time to time at the greenhouses of
the raisers of new kinds of carnations,
and promulgated impartial reports on
these will prove inadequate to overcome
all the obstacles that do now, and will
continue to, exist. Buyers of new varie-
ties must, to a great degree, so far as the
history of the plant itself — productive-
ness, habit of growth, freedom from dis-
ease, and other points of that nature— is
concerned, trust, as has been said, to the
word of the men introducing the new
kinds, where it is impossible to decide on
a purchase by personal observation ;
and the honorable and reputable man
will never willingly make statements
calculated to deceive; in fact, he dare not
for his own future temporal welfare.

As we said before, the exhibition is the
magnet that draws the earnationists of
the country to the annual meeting of the
American Carnation Society ; they come
there to see new things; they must, of
necessity, see them at their highest stand-
ard or as near thereto as possible; there-
by and to that extent are they enlight-
ened ; and the Society must see to it that
encouragement is given the seedling
raiser to bring thither his wares for the
inspection of all interested. This it is
now doing by its certificate system — its
tribute to the inherent worth of what is
presented before it. That is all the So-
ciety can be held responsible for. The
commercial value of the flower with re-
spect to other growers can only be deter-
mined after capable and extended test;
and it should always be remembered
that a very great deal depends upon the
"capability."

If the present inducement — eertiflca-
tio3 — is not strong enough to bring in
the seedling grower to the Society's exhi-
bitions, some other method must be de-
vised— either competitive or otherwise;
for the Society must have him, or its
whole fabric will slowly crumble and fall.
With the additional support it has re-
ceived through themuuiflceneeof Thomas
W. Lawson, Esq., of Boston, the Society
will be in a much better position next
year than heretofore to make more lib-
eral allowances to successful competi-
tors, and in these appropriations the
seedling grower will doubtless share.

As regards the testing of new varieties
the statement has aforetime been ad-
vanced that some help could be rendered
along this line by the experiment sta-
tions throughout the country. This
method, however, will not be generally
accepted as satisfactory until our grow-
ers becomp less imbued with the idea of
the non-practical nature of the work
which these stations now accomplish.
Hasten the time, therefore, when our
State and national Governments will
consider the floricultural industry of the
country of sufficient importance as to
suggest to them the imperativeness
of providing adequate structures, and
competent and practical operatives to
hell) the florist over some of thtise per-
plexing and costly diiliculties that now
beset his path.

Meantime let the carnation grower go
cautiously and act wisely, with respect
to new varieties, not relying wholly on
the decree of any association ; but let
him be actuated in this matter by his
own good judgment and common sense,
always bearing in mind that, although
some varieties have fallen by the way-
side eulogized and certificated, that is
hardly sufiicient ground to condemn the
whole certificating plan; neither can it
be held as an evidence of weakness in its
workings that is ineradicable: nor is it a
proof against the honesty of intention of
those concerned. Man is a fallible crea-
ture, and as such errors of judgment will
I occasionally crop up in all his opera-

tions, therefore, let us be charitable and
forbearing; and with characteristic
American perseverance the Carnation
Society will evenlually "get nearer
there" on the certificate question.

Now tlie Rose Society.

While it may be true, as one prominent
rosarian recently remarked, that "the
rose can take care of itself," and that it
stands in no fear of ever being deposed
from its pedestal as the " Queen of
Flowers," it is now generally admitted
by all concerned that its interests have
been left a little too much to take care of
themselves, and in consequence the rose
has proportionately suffered in popu-
larity. The orchid has its champions
who are ever heralding its worth to the
consumer; so also have the chrysanthe-
mum and the carnation— the people's
flower, the latter having been recently
champitmed in a manner as seldom be-
falls the lot of a blossom.

Alive to these facts we are pleased to
be informed that the rosariana of the
country have come to the point where
they consider some action on their part,
in the interest of their specialty, should
be taken, and a meeting of rose men will,
we understand, be convened shortly in
New York City. That the rose and its
devotees will benefit from the organiza-
tion ot a Rose .Society none will question.
Let it materialize.

Society of American Florists.

The executive committee of the Society
of American Florists will meet at De-
troit, Mich., on Tuesday, March 7th.
Members of the Society are invited to fav-
or the committee with their views as to
thework of the organization asnowcar-
ried on, and as to future policy, and all
such suggestions will be received thank-
fully and given careful consideration.
The committee is composed of men se-
lected by the presiding ofticers of the So-
ciety from the ranks of the most experi-
enced and able members. Most of them
are men with large interests and heavy
responsibilities and their service at this
season is given at a sacrifice of personal
comfort as well as valuable time. The
members of the Society, in whatever sec-
tion of the country they may be located,
can assist and encourage their executive
oHicers greatly by friendly interest and
advice at this time. Allcomniunications
should be addressed to the office of the
secretary, <)7 Bromfield street, Boston,
not later than March 1 .

Wm. J. Stewart, Sec'y.

Department of Plant Reg-istratlon.

Mr. ('. Eisele, Philadelphia, registers
the following new carnations, all crosses
between the Marguerite and Remontant
sections:

Vulcan, color red ; good grower; Mer-
cury, brilliant red; flowers medium size;
•Saturn, deep crimson; strong grower;
Rising .Sun, sulphur-yellow, with a few
pink stripes: petals heavily fringed;
Uranus, maroon: sturdy grower; Nep-
tune, magenta-violet; .Jupiter, daybreak
color and growth; Estella, white, lieavily
striiied idnk; Vesuvius, light red; blooms
in clusters; Venus, wliite, with a few
pink sti-ipes; Minerva, rosy pink; flowers
medium size.

Wm. J. Stewart, Sec'y.

Florists' Mutual Fire Insurance.

.Seci'etary Vcsey, Fort Wayne, lud., of
the Florists' Mutual Fire Insurance Asso-
ciation, is issuing the undernoted circu-
lar:

This Association has been organized
a little over a year. During that time
it has paid four losses promptly, besides
liquidating all expenses of organization.
The first assessment has been levied and
Is only ."iO per cent, of the original cost of
insuring, or in other words, the person
who paid $10 upon joining now pays
an assessment of $5. Full particulars
can be obtained from the secretary.

February 25, 1899.

Thb F=i-orists' Exchange.

201

Purcellville, Va.

This town experienced tbe worst bliz-
zard and gale from February 8 to 13
that was ever known here. A tall ol
three feetof snow net'ompanied by a fltty-
niile an hour gale, blocking all railroads
and highways to such an extent that we
were eight days withouteoniniunication
with the rest of the world, except by
wire. The temperature dropped to 14
degrees below zero. The greenhouse
plant of A. B. Davis & Son escaped with-
out loss. The houses are healed by hot
water under pressure, and their boilers
did such effectual work that they kept
the temperature above 50 degrees the
coldest night. Their six large pits were
protected on the north and west bj- a
high tight fence, and as the pits were
covered deei) with snow, stock stored in
them did not suffer from extreme cold.
By using several oil stoves they kept
their bulh cellar at the usual tempera-
ture. D.

Montreal.

Tratle Report.

Considering that we are now in
Lent trade is being maintained in a verj'
satisfactory manner. I.,arge public af-
fairs are of coursediscoutlnued.butthere
are still a great many small private par-
tleswhich serveto keepthesupplydown.
The old double daffodil is a prime fav-
orite thii year, and the parties who in-
vested largely are feeling very satisfied.
Hyacinths are gradually getting better,
but are still considerably below the av-
erage. The same may be said of tulips,
many of which fail to open fully and are
very short-lived.

Anything good In flowering plantscan
be readily disposed of, but with the ex-
ception of bulbous stock tlvere is not a
greatdealiu sight. Benuettis now send-
ing in a few very fine pots of mignonette
which sell readily at 'A)c. to 75c. each.

Retail prices for the week are as fol-
lows: Beauty, l-'5c. to 50c. each; teas, all
varieties, $1.50 to $3 tor extras per doz
en; carnations, 50c. to 75c.; violets, 50c.
per bunch; valley, 50c. to 75c.perdozen ;
lilies, 25c. per bud; callas, liOc. to 25c.
each; daffodils, .50c. to 75c. jjer dozen;
mignonette, 60c. to $1; freesia, 50c; tu-
lips, 50c. to 75c.; hyacinths in pots, 15c.
to 25c. per spike as to ciuality.

News Notes.

S.S. Bain Is goingintotheseed busi-
ness very largely this season, and judg-
ing from a glance over his order forms,
his customers may at least be sure of
quality.

The usual opening of the private con-
servatories under the auspices of the
Horticultural Society began last .Satur-
day afternoon. The cream of all thecol-
lectlons seen so far Is a specimen of Rho-
dodendron Veitchil in the collection of
Mr. K. B. Angus. It is 10 feet in height
and (i feet in diameter; there are at least
1,000 flowers open with many buds still
in an unopened condition.

The Horticultural Society Is contem-
plating holding several exhibitions dur-
ing the year instead of one as formerly.
The first will occur early in June. — B.

Index to Advertisements

I9i THIS ISSUE.

MlMCcUaneous

Amos N 206

bergerHH&Oo .... 1«7

Boerner Fred '/ud

ConneU Bbdj 203

Coltage Uardeua ... U7
Ounniugham J. H. . 2U6
DavlB A B&Son ... 211
FalthooBen J E . . . 2U3

Fryer B 20J

Oreene & Underbill. 2 13

Gordon J P 211

Uarila O A&Co 2a6

Herr D K 203

HnghenUeoJ 211

JsckaonEB 2 i3

Kerr J 8 194

LoganAve.G'houseB 107
Mader & Steiuple Co 2ua

McGregor Bros 189

Miller Geo L 203

MorrlB Floral Co ... 197

Nat'lPlantOo 201

Nielsen 211

Reck John 203

Schwabe CO 211

Seawanliaka Ghs.. . . 214
Shnllroad Orb's Oo.. 211
StorrB & Harrison Oo

191, 196

Weatherby 0 W 203

WoodBroe 211

Woodruff W B 190

AgeratQiii

Wbltlon & Sons 211

Alternanlhera

RawllDgsEI 196

Alyssam

EiseleO 214

Aquatics

Vincent K Jr & Sons 201

Aaparagu*

Blanc A bCo 214

Elsele C 214

EllloUWH 209

MacCeanAS 202

MerkelC&Son 202

Storra & HarriaonCo 19o
WeatTlew Floral Co. 190

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SPECIAL

SPRING TRADE EDITION.

This issue will have a widespread circulation to carefully
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REMEMBER THE DATE!

SATURDAY, MARCH is,

PURELY AND WHOLLY A BUSINESS EDITION
FOR BUSINESS MEN, its continental dissemination at this,
the best season, gives opportunities to all classes of advertisers,
unsurpassed by any other edition of the year.

While, naturally, we are ambitious to see this issue a success com-
mensurate with the good times prevailing, we do not. for one moment, desire
advertisers to feel under moral compulsion, or in any way obligated to
" come in," or to take extra space in this issue, save at their own good
pleasure and discretion.

THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, P. O. Box 1697, New York.

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Azaleaa '

Bader Jno 202

BergerH H& Co.... 195

0ro(jr Hy A 196

Henderson P i Oo. . 196
JackBon\' PerUuiCo 191

Ouwerkerk P 194

Storrs Jt Uarrisou Co 19G
Whltton & Sona 211

BaldwlnAJ 206

Brlteiibailgli F b Bro 206
Davia AB & Son 211

Boagalnvilleaa

Eiaele J Q 200

Cannaii

BergerH H & Oo 187

OonnellBen] 203

Cottage Gardena.... 187

Herzog W 8 211

InsallU 190

Hereon FRO. 187

Storrs & Harrison Co 106

Strob WO 197

Vincent R Jr & Son . 204

Wood Bros 211

Woodruff W B 190

i;^rnatl€»ne

American Rose Co. . 197
Bassett & Wasbburn 2ii6

BesoldO 198

Black. Obas 204

Cottage Gardens 187

CouneUB 203

Oonnelley J J , 2or>

Crabb & Hunter 206

Craig Robt 4i Son .. . 2u6
Dorner r & Sous Co . 197

DuPewBros 197

ElcbbolzU 198

Eiaele 0 214

Eastbum LB 197

UilIettEQ 198

Orallert&Co 205

Hackelt Jno& Co... 197

Hall WE 198

Hanoook G A Son ... 197

Hancock LR 204

Herr AM 198

Insall R 190

Lampert J J 196

Littlefleld H F 108

Logan Ave Ghonse.. 197

May J N.. 198

Merkel C & Son 202

Morris Floral Co 197

Murpby Wm 197

MuecbertBP 206

Nlquet F 197

Park Nursery 204

Peacock W P 190

PeunrockOo 198

Rackham Q A 197

Relnberg Bros 205

Renard Joa 197

KobrerH D 197

Sea Cliff Nursery... 106

ShelmlreWK 197

Strob W C 197

Swayne Wm 197

TowellJos 198

Weber H& Sons 198

Wleland M 198

Wjnlnpa 204

WietorBroa 198

WoodBros 211

C n ryaan I he m u m 8

Cottage Gardens. .. 187

Elsele J Q 2U6

UoUey E 204

McGregor BroB 189

Marc Jas 0 204

National Plant Co... 204

PeacockWP 190

Rawson Grove P... 204

Rtynolds AL 204

Rose A D 2ii4

Smith N 4 Son 204

Vincent R Jr &Son. 204

Weber H i Sons 198

Wynlngs 211

Wood Bros 211

Colcna

Felthouaen J E 203

Herr D K 203

MillerG L 203

CyclameD

Fryer E 203

McGregor Broa 189

Mader ft Stemple Co 306

DallliaB.

Cottage Gardens 187

Peacock WP 190

Storrs & Harrison Co 196
Smith W iiTCo.... 194

Brlcas
NiqoetF 202

Fuchsias

BrltenbaughF 4 Bro 206
McGregor Bros. .. . 189
Whltton &8onB 211

Gcranlama.

BaldwlnAJ 206

Cottage Gardens.... 187

Elsele JO 206

llmmans Geo M.... 211

Felthonsen JE 203

Greene 4 Underbill 208

Herr D K 203

McGregor Broa 189

MuschertBF 206

Whltton 4 Sona 211

Wood Broa 211

TateaD O 4 Co 203

Heliotrope
BrltenbanghF&Bro 206

Park Nursery 204

Isiitene
HolleyE 20*

[«unlana

Domer 4 Sons 197

Myosotis

Elsele J U 206

Orchitis.

Lager 4 Hurrell 206

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Decorative Plant*

Bader John 202

Becker Fred O 202

Clucas4 Boddingtou

Co 187

Cottage Gardens... . 187
Craig Robt 4 Son ... 205
Ellis & PoUwortb... 202

Foster L H 202

Hauford R 0 190

Heacock Jos 214

HeisB J B 202

Merkel C 4 Son 202

MlUerO L 203

Backbam O A... .197

ScbulthelaA 214

Searlea OF 211

WlttboIdOeo 2112

Pansy Plants.

Jenninga E B 204

Boltau 0 4 Co 214

Whltton 4Son8 211

Petanlaa

Hughes George J 211

Pholx

Sbellroad O'b'se Co. 211

Primulas

Blanc A 4 Co 214

Bader John 202

Roacs

BallerFA 196

Bassett & Washburn 2 6
Bobblnk 4 Atkins... 2i'6
Conard 4 Jones Co .. 205
OralgBobt4Son.... 206

Dnnlop J H 205

EUwanger 4 Barry.. 194

OillettEG 206

HoffmeisterFIor'lCo iOb
Jackson 4PerkinBCo 191

JonesH T 206

Joosten C H 190

Lampert J J 205

Llttlefield H F 198

May LL& Co 206

McGregor Broa 189

Onwerkerk P 194

BawlingB EI 206

Raweon G P 204

ReeaerO A Co 206

Relnberg BroB 205

Reynolds AL 204

SchmltzFWO 194

Scott Rob't 4 Sons.. 205
Smith W 4 T Co il94

Storrs 4 HarnaoD Co

194, 196
Syracuse Nurseries.. 194

Smllax

BallerFA 196

Boerner Fred 206

Eastburn LB 197

Hancock L K 204

Holley E 204

Tropaeolum

DreerHA 203

Verlienas

Davis A B &SQn.... 211

Dillon J L 2i3

Michel P& BOo.... 214

Whitton 4 Soub 211

WoodBros 211

Vincaa
Baldwin A J 206

Violets

Ohlnnick W J 2j6

ConnellB 203

Crabb & Hunter 206

Herzog Wm S 211

Lampert J J 196

Minor WL 206

Renard Jos 197

Sea Cliff Nursery... 206

ShelmlreWR 197

Strob W 0 197

Whltton 4 Sons 211

Vegetable Plants

Vincent R Jr 4 Son. 194

ker; Slock.

Small Fruits

BallerFA 195

Black Cbaa 194

Conard & Jones Co. 205
EUwanger 4 Barry.. 194
Jackson 4 Perkins

Co 194

Parry's Nursery.... 194

Schmidt J C 195

Smith W 4TCo 194

Storra 4 Harrison Co 203

Fruit and Orna-
mental Trees

BlackChas 194

CblnnlokWJ 194

EUwanger 4 Barry.. 194

F 4 FNnrserlea 194

Jackson4PerkiDaCo 194

Jones Hiram T 206

LongsdorfOL 194

Moon WH Co 194

Parry's Nurs 194

PullenAlei 194

Smith W4T00.... 194

Storra 4 Harriaon

Co 194. 203

Syracuae Nurseries.. 194

Tiger M. F 196

Watson T R 196

Shrubs and ller-
baceoua Plants

Bailer FA 196

Bobblnk 4 Atkins... 205
Clucas4 Boddington

Co 187

Cottage Gardens 187

EnzabelbNur'yCo.. 189
EUwanger 4 Barry.. 194

F4FNurseriea 194

Hnlaeboaob Broa 196

Jackaon 4 PerklDsCo 194

Jackson EB 'i03

Jones HT 205

Joosten CH . ItO

Michel P& BCo 214

Moon, Wm H Co 194

Onwerkerk P 194

Schmitz F wo 194

Smith W & TOo 194

Storra 4 HarrlBon

Co 194

Syracuse Nurseries. 194

Watson T B 196

WezelenhurgJ 203

VlncsandCllmbers

BallerFA 196

Bobblnk & Atkins... 205

Elsele C 214

Elizabeth NurseryCo 1S9
EUwanger 4 Barry. . 194
Jackson 4 PerkinsCo 194

Moon Sam '10 214

Moon W HOo 194

OuwerkerkP 194

Smith W 4 TCo 194

Syracuse Nurseries. 194

WalzJno 194

Watson TR 196

teal Ml

Auctioneers

McCarthy N F 4 Co. 20S
Board of Trade.

National Florlata'.... 207

Books and Peii-

oilicals

Hort'ural Advertiser 207
Bulb> and Roofs

Armstrong L 188

Bernard A 190

Berger H H 4 Co. . . . 187

Black Chas 204

Blanc A A Co 214

Bobblnk 4 Atkins . . 2o6
Clucas4 Boddington

Oo 187

Cusbman Gladiolus

Co 190

DreerHenryA..188, 203

Mlcbel P4 BCo 214

N. Y. Mkt. G. Assn.. 180

Onwerkerk P 194

PiersonFRCo 187

PullenAlei 194

Schmitz FW 0..1S9, 194
Storrs 4 Harrison Co 196
Stumpp 4 Waller

Co, :«8

Vaughan's Seed

Store 188

Business Cards.

HIU 4 Co EG 209

Taylor E J 197

BuslncsaOppor-
tanilles ,. 210

Cut Flowers

Allen J E 208

Allen WS 208

Baker W J 209

Bassett 4 Washburn 2u9
Cut Flower Exch... 208
Decker, Blauvelt Co 208

Dumont & Co 209

aalvln40o 208

Gonther WH 208

Hart Michael A 208

Holten 4 Hunkel Co. 209

Horan EC 208

Easting Wm F. ... 209
Eennloott Broa Co. 209

Kaehn UA 208

Lang Jallns 208

LangJahrAH 208

Lager & Hurrell 206

MacDonald 4 Mo-

Manus 2 8

McCarthy NP 400. 208
McEellar4WinterBon208

MUlang F 208

MoBBGeo M 209

Niessen Leo 209

N Y Out Flower Co. 208
Pennook Samuel S. 2)8
Pittsburg Out Flow-
er Co 209

ReldEdw '^19

Relnberg BroB 208

Sheridan W F 208

St.Lonls Cut Fl. Oo. 208
Sutherland Geo A.. . 208
Traendly 4Sohenck. 208

Welch Bros 208

Wietor Broa 209

Wore CW 208

Yonnp John 208

YonngTbosJr 208

Kvcrgreens, Cut
Ferns, Etc.

(Decorative Greenery).

BragueLB 209

CrowlFern Co 209

EUlottWH 209

EelaeyHP 209

Eervan L W 4 F B. . 209
UlckBeokerCbasH.. 209

Fenlklxers

AachmannG 207

Red Towera Oreen.

bouaes 207

BlppergerG 206

Florists Supplies

Bayeradorfer H 4 Co 214
Boaton Letter Co . . . 207
Conley John & Son.. 206

Crane Bros 206

Edwards & Docker.. 207

Finch F 188

Qalvln Si Co 208

Herrmann A 214

Holton 4 Hunkel Co. 209

Easting Wm F 209

Eennlcott Broa Oo . . 209

LongDanl B 206

McCarthy NF 400. 203
McEellar 4 Wlntersoc 2i'8

Meyer J 0 4 Co 212

Reed 4 Eeller 2C6

Rolker A 4 Sons 206

Sutherland G A 208

Floiver Pots, Tubs
Vases, etc.

Cope, W4 Bro 21^

HenneckeC Co 2H

Hews A H 4 0o 21^

Hllflnger Bros 212

McCarthy N F 4 Go. 208
Rolker A 4 Sons. .. 206

RyorsonUC 212

WbiUdin Pottery Co 207

OMiouse Building,
Heating, Ventllal-

ing Apparatus and
Fittings.

OarmodyJD 213

OowenN'aSons 212

Dletach A 4 Oo 212

alblin40o 213

Gibbons H'y W 213

Gorton 4 Lldger-

wood Co 213

Hlppard B 212

Hltohlngs 4 Oo 213

International Heater

Co 213

Jacobs 8 ft Sona 213

Jackson J H 212

LooklandLnmberCo 212
Lord ft Bumham Oo 213
Uonlnger John 0 Oo 212

Myera 4 Oo 213

Ormsby E A 213

Pierce Co F 0 213

QuakerCltyMaohOo 212
Richmond Stove Co 2(9

Scollay Jno A 212

Smooth On MfgCo. 213
Stearns A T Lum Oo 209
Van Home Grlffen

4Co 213

WeberOS4 0o 213

WoltAQ4Bro 213

Greenhouse Sup-
plies, Tools, £tc.

Deming Co 212

Lager ft Hurrell 206

Stumpp 4 Walter Oo 188
WlUowmead Qardns 206
Wolf AQftBro 213

Insecticides and
Fungicides

Faust HG ft Co 207

Kraft PlantTonicOo 20r

RoseM<gCo 206

Byerson O C 212

Skabcnra Dip Oo. . . . 207
Stootboff H A 196

Inaurance

Florist Fire Ins Aaan 207
FloriatBailAas'n... 207

Jadoo
American Jadoo Oo. 2' 7
Jadoo Flbreft Liquid 206
mushroom Spawn

Faust HG 4 Co 183

Seeds
American Rose Co.. 187

Beaulieu H 190

BeckertWO 214

BergerH H 4 Co.... 187

Bragg BLOo 189

Bnckbce H W 188

Bunyard H A 189

Burpee W A ft Oo . . .. 188
Clucas&Boddlngton

Oo 187

Cox Seed Co 188

Elliott Wm 4 Sons.. 188

Hanford RG 190

Henderson P 4 Co.. 189

JennlngsEB 204

JooBtenO H 190

Johnson 4 Stokes... 188

McFadden EC 190

N YMktO Assn 189

Plant Seed Co 188

Rawson WW ft Co.. 188

Rice J B ft Oo 188

Rolker A 4 Sons !«<>

SoblllerJL 190

Smith AW 188

Siebrecht ft Son 188

Storrs 4 Harrison Co 208
Stumpp ft Walter Co 188
Thorbum J M 4 Co. 190

Weeber4Don 188

Westvlew Floral Co. 190

Situations Wanted.. 210

Help Wanted 210

Mlioellaneons 210

202

Xwe F=I-ORISTS' EXCHT^NCe.

THE BOSTON FERN SPECIALTY

$5.00 per 100 ; $40.00 per 1000 to $1 00 each.
L. H. FOS TEH, 45 King St., Dorchester, Mass.
Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

ERICA MELANTHERA

Nice plants in 4 inch pots
lo cents eacli, ffcS.oo per loo

Cash with order

FRANK NiQUET, Patchogue, N. Y.

Mention the Florlata* Exchange when writing.

Maranta Massangeaaa

It Is the hottest felling plant for retail we know of,
fine for ferneries, also makes flue 3 or 4 Incb pot plants,
2 In. pou. *l.OU per doz., je.OO per lOU. 3 In. pots, $1,50
per doz., $6 (*0 per lUO.

PaudantiN Utilis. 5 In. pots. 15 to 18 Ins, high,
strong and lic:Utliy, *.3.50 per doz.. $25.00 per 100.

Feruw, in 2 In. pots for feneries, 6 varieties, 1-3.00 a 100.
PARM ATiniUQ Rooted cuttings. Evelina. $4.00
UMnilMI lUraO perlOu. Mrs. Bradt.$4.l>0per la).
Genesee. whItL-. |4,00 per lOO. Boutou, red, $5.00 per 100,
Golden Nugget. $5.00 per 100. White Cloud, $5.00 per 100,
Argyle. $5.00 per lOO. Daybrenk. Flora HIH. Victor,
Jubilee. $2.00 a 100. $15 W a 1000. Wm. Scott, McGowan,
Portia. $1.51.1 per ton. $10.00 pcT lOoO.

AQPARARIIQ PInmoHUH Nanus, strong, 3 Id.
rtOr«nHUUOpota,$7.00 per 100.

Spvengeri. strong. ii!.^ln. pots, $7.00 per 100 ; SJ^
Inch, strong, $S 00 per 100.
Antbericnm Varieeaiiiin. strong, 2i^ tn. pots,
$2.50 per 100. Terms, cash or C. O. D.

C. MERKEL & SON, - Mentor, Ohio.

Mention the Florlata' Exchajige when writing.

pALMS

FERNS

Safe Arrival Guaranteed by Express.

ELLIS & POLLWORTH,

niLWAUKEE, WIS.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

LATANIA BORBONICA

2'lnch pota $0.60 per doz ; $4.00 per 100.

4 " 2.50 " 20.00 "

5 " eitrafine 4.'^ " 35.00

6 *• 9.00 " 70.00

8 " from $1.50to $2.25 per plant; $16.00 to $24.00

per doz.
Fine specimen plants, from $3 00 to $5.00 a piece.

ARECA LUTESCENS.

4 Inch poU $25.00 per 100.

5 '* 4 planU In pot, $50.00 per 100 ; 60 cts. a piece

6 '* 3 " " 1.00 a piece.

Fine large plants from $5.00 up.
Kentia Belmoi-eaua and ForHteriana—

4 Inch pota $35.10 per 100.

5 " $50.00 to 75.00

6 '• 1.00 to 1.25 apiece.

Large planta from $3.00 to $10.00 a niece.

Pbcenix. Uecllnata, fanarlensls and Riiplcola, all

sizes from 2 to lU Uw.h pots, at lowest prices.
PbiBni.v Reclinata. 4 Inch pots, a'cts. each, $18 00

per lo"; 5 in.:h ]iota. 35 eta. each. $;ino<i per H«); t)

izch puts. Wcta. each. $,'»r>.iNj per tf«i.
C'ocos Weddeliaua, 2 inch pots, fine, $15.00 per 100,

and larger plants from 20 cts. up.
FicuN ElitNticn, flne well-grown plants, 5 Inch pota

and larger, from 35 ct«. up.
PandaniiM UfiliH, 4 inch pots, $25.00, and 5 Inch

puts. $40.00 per 100. tine olants.

Azalea Indica, 10-12 In. heads, 50c. each; $40.00 a 100.

** 12-14 " 7,">c. '■ (15.00 '*

*' larger plants, from $1.00 up

I)bl. WhItP Primula, strong 2}-5 In plants, $7.00 a 100.

FERNS- Hiive about 20,000 of line assortment, rrom

2 Inch pole. In flne condition. $3.00 a 100 ; $27.50 a 1000.

JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, Mleghsny Pa.,

L. D. TELEPHONE 972.
M.ntlon the Florl.t.' Exchange when igrttlng

Pittsburg.

Trade News.

Lent began on Wednesday, and
there was quite a number ot swell affairs
and weddings crowded into the two
days preceding, particularly Tuesday,
lieeping the floript rather busy ; in fact,
tlie whole w'eeli was a busy one for the
florist. (•ccasionally,the last few weelis'
stocli of some sort was scarce, but in
general there is plenty to meet all de-
mands a.nd of a good quality. Hoses
and earuafions have not changed in
price and are selling well. Bulb stock is
plentiful. Tulips, narcissi, etc., average
about T.'^c. per dozen retail; violets from
.fl to $1.25 per 100 for good ones.
(Ireat quantities have been used lately.
Smilax and asparagus are rather scarce;
the former is hard to getiu any quantity.
I think it would be a wise plan for some
ot our growers to plant more sinilax
and asparagus, as there is always a
shortage of such stock towards Spring
and prices could be realized that would
make it a paying venture.

Plant sales are getting better, as the
weather ia more Spring-like again.

The seed trade received a sort of a set-
back during the cold spell, but is now
agjiin very active. W.C Beckert reports
having his hands full, working early and
late to keep up with orders.

Randolph & McClements of the East
End had two of the busiest weeks' ex-
perience in a long time. Tliey had quite
a hard time during tlie severe cold spell
with the many decorations, l)ut got
along with very little loss of plants.

The commission houses both report
good trade; plenty of good stock is being
handled at very satisfactory prices.

.\l. Keukauf, of Bayersdorfer & Co.,
Philadelphia, was in town soliciting
orders. E. C. Reineman.

PALMS

AND

FERNS.

Tha LARGEST STOCK In
the West.

1708 N. Halsted St.,
CHICAGO.

GEO.WITTBOLD,

Mention the Florlata* Exchange when writing.

PALMS

Home-grown, Fine Sturdy
Stock. Grown Cool

Areca Lutescens..

l.auiuiaDoih'jitlci

48
36

4 plants In a pot, $20o.OO
3 " " UNl.tXI

20

Phd-uLv liecl.iiuta..

1«

3

» 30
5^^ SU
5 20
4ii 20
4 16

3 10
7

4 21-30
4i« 30-36

40-18
36-10

5-7....
id....

nhai

5 0

Char

4-5

Char

4-5

l;har. 3.4

CUar

1--J

5Ji...

5.6.'.'.

!l?EL.AiaNEL,L.A

?5.iXi per 100.

J. B. HEISS,

G.ni LIANA,

lii.OO

so.ai
35.a)

25.00
20.00
75.00
50.1X1
35.1*1
2.VI1I1

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. 50.00
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Dayton, Ohio.

THE EXOTIC NURSERIES.
I Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing.

Asparagus Plumosus

^Mention the Florists' Exchange_when_wrltlng._

Fine stock, 3 in. $6 per

luo; i'li in. $■( per 1110; 3 in.
$10 per nil); 4 in. $16 per 100.

A. S. MAC BEAN,

LAKEWOOD. - . NEW JERSEY.

Nephrolepis Exaltata Bostoniensis.

The Handsomest Decorative Plant In Cultivation.

$6.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1008.
MINE IS THE GENUINE STOCK.

FRED. C. BECKER, - - - 1730 Cambridge Street, CAMBRIDGE, MASS.

Mention the Florist*' Exchan«re when wrltlnc.

Hamilton, Ont.

During the past week .Spring weather
has predominated. On Monday, Febru-
ary 13, the temperature was down
around the zero mark, and on Wednes-
day, the 15th, the thermometer regis,
tered .55 degrees. Tbe warm weather
will relieve the anxiety regarding the
possibilities of the beating apparatus of
many of the greenhouses.

E. G. Brown's violet house, although
slightly touched by frost during the re-
cent cold weather, is giving some large
pickings; l<'arquharis especially worth.y
of mention. Messrs. Brown aie cutting
some extni choice quality of carnations
iu John Young, White Cloud and Jubilee.
Foster reports trade steady, the largest
demand being for funeral work. Town-
send says that the store trade for the
past week has been unusuall.v brisk.
Walker has had a good week. Some ex-
tra tine Von Siou bave iieen coming to
band. All of the stores have been com-
plaining of a deartb of carnations for the
past three weeks, tbougti now the bloom
is coming in plentifully. Morgan is grow-
ing some extra flne tlenista racemosus;
this sells well when well done.

On February 16 the florists made their
first appearance tor the season on tbe
open market. This is unusually early
for plants to be handled in the open air.
It is time that our city fathers were
awake to the fact that a building for the
use of florists and market gaideners is
a necessity.

Webster Bros, say that perennial plants
in the open ground are apt to be injured,
as there has been no snow on the ground
during the late cold snap. They report
the wholesale trade as promising and
opening early.

.S. P. Foster & Co., the pot manufac-
turers of Main street, W., who were
burned out last Summer, now fully
occupy their Hue new factory. They
have added new machinery, and with
increased capacity are prepared for a
busy season. R. B. C.

Ottawa.

We have been keeping up with the times
with regard to weather— three days iu
succession 20 below and one of 25 de-
grees, with wind 15 miles an hour, but
here it does not materially interfere with
business. Skating parties, hockey
matches (under cover, of course), etc.,
go on with as much enthusiasm as
in milder weather. Business has been
fair, with lots of demand for funeral
flowers. Koses have been of good quali-
ty, also violets. Carnations are on the
short side.

1 see Sir W. Laurier, our premier, has
left Washington for Ottawa, which
means that parliament will soon meet
and then society with its accompanying
festivities will awake, and the florist will
keep time.

Azaleasareyet the mostsalable plants,
always excepting the palm. Easter
stock is looking good, with the excep-
tion of 1. ilium Harrisii, which have a
larger percentage n. g. this year than
ever.

C. Scrim, as a park commissioner, is
stirring things up with regard to our
parks. It always seems to me a neglect
on the part of florists' clubs that so httle
effort is made to have a practical repre-
sentative on the board. For, as a rule,
the presence ot a practical man as com-
missioner would benefit both city and
the trade.

At the meeting of the Executive of the
Horticultural Society last week the
monthly piize list was revised and com-
pleted for the present year, also a plan
formulated for distribution of plants to
the upper classes of the public schools,
theplantsto beshown at the meetings of
the Society for prizes.

To-day comes the Exchange with its
Carnation Society report and with it
comes the problem of which of the new
varieties are a profitable investment.
We trust the Society has made this mat-
ter clear. ^

Tarrytown, N. Y.

There is some talk of inaugurating a
gardeners' society here. William Scott,
gardener to Mr. Jos. Eastman, is work-
ing hard to accomplish this.

Woodside, N. Y.

John Hothain, a florist, thirty-two
years old, was struck by a train on the
Long Island railroad Wednesday last
receiving injuries which caused his'death!

CLUB LIST

Herewith we print a list of the cholceat
periodical literature of the times, and respect-
fully solicit your orders for 1899.
IVe can promptly fill your sub-
scription for ABiV periodical.

The first column of figures (under A) indi-
cates regular yearly subscription price of
periodicals mentioned; the second column
'under B) our price, Inciudiug The Florists*
Exchange one year.

AGRIGULTCRAI., Ac. A B

American Agriculturist (Weekly) $1.00 $1.90
{Including Year Book and Almanac )

Breeders' Gazette (Weekly) 2.00 2.50

Colman's RuralWorkl (Weekly).. 1.00 1.85

Country Gentleman (Weekly) 2.00 2.75

Farmers' Review (Weekly) 1.00 1.90

Farm, Field and Fireside (W) 1.00 1.75

Farm and Fireside (Senii-M) -.50 150

Farm and Home (Semi-M) 50 1 50

Farm News (Weekly) 50 1.40

Gleanings in Bee Culture (M) 1.00 1.50

Home and Farm (Seml-M) 50 1.45

NationalStockman&Farmer(W) 1.00 1.90

New England Farmer 2.00 2.50

Pacific Rural Press (Weekly 1 2.00 2.75

Practical Dairyman (Semi-M) ... 1 (10 1.90

Rural New-Yorker (Weekly) .... 1 00 1.95

.Southern Cultivator 1.00 1.S5

Southern Farm Magazine (M) 1.00 1.85

Soutliern Florist and Gardener.. 1.00 1.75

Strawberry CulturlHt (Monthly) .50 1 35

TexasFarmand Ranch (Weekly) 1 00 1.85

Western Rural (Weekly) 1.00 1.75

HORTICULTURAL.

American Gardening 1.50 2.2.5

Canadian Horticulturist (M) 1.00 1 9S

Meehan's. Monthly 2 00 2.8.'i

Park and Cemetery (Monthly).... 1.00 1.95

POULTRY.

Fancier's Review (.Monthly) 50 1.40

Farm Poultry (Semi-Monthiy) 1.00 1.75

Poultry Herald (Monthly) 50 1.40

Poultry Keeper (.Muiithiy) 50 1.35

Poultry Monthly 1.00 1.85

Reliable Poultry Journal (M) 50 1.40

GENERAL.

Am. Amateur Photographer 2.00 2.75

American Field, new (Weekly)... 4.00 4.50

Renewals 4.00 4.75

American Kitchen Magazine (M) 1,00 1.85

American Machinist (Weekly) 8.00 8.25

Argosy (Monthly) 1.00 1.95

Art Amateur (Monthly) 4.00 4.50

Art Interchange (with plates).... 4.00 4.35

Atlantic Monthly 4.00 4.50

Babyhood (Monthly) 1.00 1.90

Carpentry and Building (M) 1.00 1.85

Century Magazine (Monthly) 4,00 4.75

Cosmopolitan .Magazine (M) 1.00 1.90

Delineator (Butterlck'sKM) 1.00 1.95

Demorest's Monthly Magazine.... 1.00 1.90

Detroit Free I'ress (Weekly) 1.00 1.75

Eclectic Magazine (Monthly). . .. 5.00 5.25

Electrical Review (Weekly) 8.00 8 50

Engineering Magazine, new (M) ... 8,00 3.75

Forest and Stream, new only(W) 4.00 4.20

Forum. The (Monthly) 3 00 3.75

Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly 1.00 1.90

Golden Days (Juvenile) (Weekly).. .S.OO 3,50

Go.jd Housekeeping 100 1.90

Harper's Bazaar ( Weekly) 4.00 4 50

Harper's Magazine (Monthly) 4.00 4.25

Harper's Weekly 4.00 4.50

Ffarper's Round Table (Monthly) 100 1.90

Judge (Weekly) 5.00 5 25

Ladles' Home Journal, The (M) 1.00 1 95

Ladies' World (Monthly) 40 1 35

Leslie's Illustrated Weekly 4.00 4.25

Lite (Weekly) 5.00 5.50

Llppincott's Magazine (M) 3 00 8.25

Macmlllans Magazine (Monthly) .•i.OO 3.75

McClure's .Magazine (Monthly).... 1.00 1.90

Munsey's Magazine (.Monthly) 1.00 1.95

Nation. The (Weekly) 3.00 3.83

New England Maga'zlne (M) 8.00 8.75

New York Ledger (Monthly) 50 1 45

North American Review, The (M) B.OO 6.50

NotesandQueries, Foreign (M) ... 5,00 5,50

Outing 8.00 3.35

Popular Science Monthly 5,00 5.75

Popular Science News (Monthly) 1.60 2.50

Puck (Weekly) 5.00 5.25

Puritan (Monthly) 1.00 1.95

Review ol Reviews (Monthly) 2.50 8 25

Scientific American (Weekly) 3.00 8.75

•• Supplement (W) 5.00 5.25

with " (W) 7.00 7.25

" " Building edition (W) 2 50 8 25

" All 3 editions (W).... 9.00 9.25

Scribner's Magazine 3 00 3 75

St Nicholas Juvenile(Monthly).. 8.00 3 75

The Etude, Music (Monthly) 1.50 2.25

The Outlook (Weekly) 8.00 3,90

Toledo Blade (Weekly) 1.00 1.75

Turf, Field and Farm (New only) 4.00 4 25

Young Ladles' Journal (Foreign) 4 00 4.7.5

Youth'sCompanion. new only(W) 1.75 2.50

" ■' Renewals 1.75 2.75

FOREIGN HORTICULTURAX,.

Field (Weekly) 10 00 10.50

Garden The (Weeklyi 4.50 5.25

Garden Work (Weekly) 2.25 3.00

Gardener's t'hronlcle (Weekly).... 4.50 5.25

CJardener's Magazine (Monthly) .. ;-l,2.5 4.00

Gardening Illustrated (Weekly).. 2 00 2.75

Gardening World (Weekly) 2..'i0 3.25

Journal ot Botany (Monthly) 4.75 5,25

Journal ot Horticulture (Weekly) 4.00 4.85

Kew Gardens Bulletin 1.50 2 50

Revue Hortlcole (Weekly) 5.75 6.50

We can supply ANY foreign pub-
lication. TVrtte for our prices.

The Florists' Exchange, P.O. Box 1 697, N.Y.

February 25, 1899.

THB F^L-ORISTS' EX<iHKNGE.

203

2i In. Stock.

IjicrnuiuniH. Z male, assorted |2 00 per 100

BlHiuaich.l-j.lUper lOD; lUiao ^."u

Feverfrw 2,00 •'

ColeiiH, Hue asanrtmeut 160

PciuiiiH"! Iti'iible. Dreer'B strain .... 2.60

Snivia, K-ibnld 2,10 "

Verbenas, asBorted 2.00

M hite DninleH

Fei-UM. fierie Lonirlf'iMa.,
C>rt<'tiiiuiii t'alctitum...,

I^nuinnnx, assorted ,

itosfoii Fvrnn

.»2 50 per 100
.. 2.U0
.. 2 lO •
.. H.OU *•

, 4.1,0

Pecui

UOOTED CUTTINGS.

las, Double, Ureer's... .t^l.COper 100. prepaid.

CeleuB, asioried *0 70per 100. prepalil.

GeraDluniH. Mme. Sullerol. 1 25 " '*

Cloth of Gold 1.26 '*

Snowetorno.. !■''!> "

Tradescniitin IVIuliicolor

C'Bnh with I
Order.

G.W.Weatherby.Ckillicothe.Mo.

General aa-

Bortment of

popular

Ptiiiidard &■

GERANIUMS

new, aoin «

40 varlt'tk'S. partly our selection, rootod cuttings,

HO.OO per 1000; a few replanted left, Jl.a5 per 100.

Pfll cue VerBchafTeltll and Golden Bedder. f 0.00

UULCUO per lUOO. faucy leaved, 25 vars , superb

brlglit colors, $5.00 per lUUO.

REPLANTED STOCK ^IrZ^^Z"""^-

BeKonia Veriiou and Ei-rordii, 8 colors, $1,15
per lUO. I'eltiiiiu, Double Veteran, frlDRCd, ini-
mense blooui. wblte aud rose, half dwarf. t:i.5U per
100. FnuHies. our seleet stralD, 80 cts. per liO.
lT«*lioti-ope. 2 best dark, Scarlet Sage, 2 best
early blooming. |1.25 per lOO.
HERirS STAR PIII.OX (Cuspldata). large
blooms, finest colors, a greatly improved strain,
seed, H oz.. 25c. Any quantity of plants by express
at quoted rates. ISrOAbH PLEASK.
Planta added for discount. Write for list of stock.

DANIEL K. HERR, Lancaster, Pa.

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ROOTED CUTTINGS

Low Prices for Cash. Transplanted in Soil.

CarnatioiiM, Scott and McGowan, $100 per 100;
$7.50 per lUUO. FuclmiaH, double and single, named ;
liObelia, C. P. Gem; Salvia, Bontlre and Si. lea-
dens; Paris Dairies, yellow and white, glaut;
Heliotrope, In vara.; 4-lecliotiia Variegaia,
each, $l,Ot) per 100; Ageratuin. Princess Paulina,
Biilendid novelty, l)lue and white In same flower, flue
for bedding, $2,00 per 100.

Dl AMTC C'yclainea Porslcuiii gieanteuni,
rLMn I O $2.50 per 100, by mail; *:JU.L)0 per lOOO.
oy express. No common stock tbls, but the genuine
article. Strong plants in 3}4 Inch pots, in bud. $7,tK)
per 100.

Dracfpna ludivit^a, fine plants, 4 Inch poU,
$5.oU per lOU; 3 inch pots. $3.0u per lUO.

(■eraniiiiiiN. nouble eurts. 2 In. pots, $1.5u per 100,
Kiulhecltiu. (Golden (ilow, $2.uU per 100. C'ore-
»p^iH. llarvewt i>l«on. $1 00 per lOU. Otalieile
Oi-uiiice«. 4 III. puts, $|iH)U;i lOU, A Iternantheras.
5ic. per li>0; $1.00 per UiOO. Double Petunias, $1.00
HUM. AlyHHiini, IKmble tiltint,75c, a 1U(». Fever-
tew. Dwarf (ieiii, $l.uO a 100. Cinernriau and
C'hiueMU PriMiroMCM, ~'in. pots, $1 Wa H").

E. FRYER, Slw'"Cu>'k^2:! Brooklyn, M.Y.

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NOVELTY !

NOVELTY !

per

1000

Foliis Variegalis.

A hardy ornamental plant, with long
flnti stri]".'d leaves, adapted to garden,
window, conservatory or aquatic use.

Awarded Ave medals and certificates
in Euroi)e.

Price, f. o. b. cars New York, $15.00
per dozen. Write for colored jilate and
full description.

J. WEZELENBURG,

Care Kiiaiith, Naohud A Kuline^

13 William St., New York.
NOVELTY ! NOVELTY !

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SO,

Per 100

BEGONIAS— IncarnaU Klgantea |2.(X)

" Hex, mixed, Mrs. Pollock 2.00

" " 30 varieties, named 4.00

COLEIJS-SO varieties 1.00

" Mixed fS.OOperlOOO .60

'* Separate colors 6.00 " .75

AGERATtJ.M 1.00

GEKANIOMS-Mlxed 1.00

" Separate kinds 1.50

" Bronze 1.50

" Silver Leaf, Rose scented 1.50

Mme. Sallerol 1.25

LKMdN VEUBENA 1.50

VINCA VAHIEGATA 1.25

IMPATIENS SULTANI-AsBorted 2.00

PELARGONIUMS- Assorted, named

POTTED PLANTS.

BEGONIAS— Incamata glgantea, m Incli

' Rex, mixed, 2W Inch 4.00

■' 30 named varieties, 2J^ Inch.. 6.00

CINERARIAS— Best strain 3.00

ASPABAGUS— Plumosusand Sprengerl 6.00

IMPATIENS SULTANI-AsBorted 3.00

GERANIUMS-Sllver Leaf 4.00

LEMON VEUBENA 4.00

FOHGET.ME-NOT-WInter-flowerlng S.OO

VINCAS-2 Inch, t2.00 per 100 ; 3 Inch, extra. ... 4.00
Write for prices on other stock or for large quantities.
Terms Cash or C. O, D.

iREENE & UNDERHILL, Witirtown, R. Y.

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$20. ROOTED CUTTINGS

per

1000

Fine Btocky plants from 2)4 inch pots, ready

for 3!^ or i inch.

Twenty (20) of the liest summer Bedding

Varieties.

DAVID G. YATES & CO..

Mount Airy Nurseries,
7356 Germantown Ave., PHILADELPHIA. PA.

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I COLEUS VERSCHAFFELTII, *

m 2 inch, $2 00 per tOO. ■

Z Per 100 M

5 BOSTON FEKN $5.0U ■

H VINCA VAK., 21n 2.00 ■

■ ACiKRATUM, i^rincess Pauline, ■

■ ainch 2.60 ■

■ BKGONIA Alba Plcta.2in 1.60 ■

■ ABUTILON.S luv. de Uonn, 2in. 2.60 ■

■ FUCHSIAS, Jupiter and Trailing ■

■ Queen, flne,ain 2.00 ■

■ SPECIAL. ■
5 CYPEBUS ALTEKNIFOLira, 4in.. J,
5 will close out the lot ot .
5 175 fine plants for »6.00. J

■ Satisfaction Guaranteed. Cash with order. ■

5 GEORGE L MILLER, Newark, Ohio. 5

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(^ernniuiMN. best double aad single varB., $2 per 100.

Fuchsia. Viiicn Vni'icmiln, l.ctiiou Ver-
bena. ^SwninMonn* Kotte 4iei'nniuiiit at |1.50
per lOU.

(-ernuiuni I>Ini-N. at 50 cts. per doz.

lYioou Vine**, at 25 cts. per doz.

Aaeratuiiit Dwarf, Wliftc anrl Rlue, at 75 eta. per 100.

S^vcet Aly!!isuiii, lleliolrope, ChryHantlie-
niiiiii(!i. Eiieli!!>h Ivy. at$l.uO per U^O.

C'ariintioiis, McGowan. Scott, Daybreak, $1.00 a 100,

EugliMh Ivy, bnshy plaots, 4 ft. bigb, f 15.00 per Itfl.

Slock Plants of ChryHnnthomunis. Bonnaffon
White Ivory, Glory of the Piicillc, lierginann,
Lincoln, at $2,00 per doz,

Dwurl' AKerntuin. white and hliie, and S^veet
AlyHSuni, from li^ Inch pots, at $2.00 per 100.

Cash with order, please, or WILL EXCnANGE for
rooted cuttlnRS or sniiill plants of llridcsmald. Perle
and American ISeauty Koses or llrd Alteruaiitliera,

JOHN RECK, - Bridgeport, Conn.

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WHAT DO YOU WANT

'^0,<K>0 C'nnnnH, Mine. Crozy, Austria, i'.urbank-
Cbaa. lienderBon, A. Itoiivler, tiucen (Jliiirlotle. 2c,
Florence VauKhan, Italia. Peachblow. Alsace, 4c. »■ lam-
Ingo, Philadelphia, M. Bliltth, 8c. Peliiruouiuiii,
Victor. 50c, per do/,. V iuca, I-lii<h. lleld-gri»wn, Sc;
2;iilnch. 4c. Atccratuiii. Cope's I'et., 2)^ Inch. :«ic.
doz.; Kooted Cuttln^if, ITjC Weepnm Ijuntnnn.
GeraniuHiM, Mrs. Taylor. Heterjiiitlie, D'hie (inmt.
La Favorite. Hose and Slirubland Pet.4Uc. doz. Aluit-
ilon EclipHC. 4-lnch, 75c- doz.: 2!^ Inch, Wc. (i«-n-
istas for fcaster. 4-Inch. 'Sc. di z.; rooted euttliii;fl.25e.
Upgouias. B. ClosJOu, Argenlea Guttata. Meialllra,
Alha plcta,FuchBlo1de8.2!>6la<^l'.^i''". ''">'• i'li'iiialiM
Pauiculaia. 3-lu.,75c. doz. IliMit'VMiK'lili*. Mailr-
ana, and Golden. 3- ii.,5i'c, doz,; U < , j:,c- iio/ |{ nil-
beckin. Golden Glow, AinpchtpNiK \ rit rliii, ■<"•••.■
doz. Mipira-a. Anthony Waterer and RIoUht U^Hiiliig
shrubs and vines for reiiilllUK. 2 year old. 75c. doz.
Violets. Princees of Wales. $1 50 per 100; California,
L.H.Campbell, Large Field Uunnere. $1.00 per lUO.
Carnations, Scott. McGowan aud Portia. K. C,
$1.(X) per 100. Eldorado, $i.5U.

BENJ. CONNELL, Florist, WE&T GROVE, PA.

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100,000 VERBEG\IAS. ^"V.^°ifTfvA7r."^^

FIntpot plants, $2.60 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings, 76 cts. per 100; $6.00 per 1000;

$50.00 per 10,000.

•>HSO RWST OR TUYILDBSni*

Packed light and satisfaction guaranteed. Send for circular.

We are the iKrgest grow ers of Verbenas in the country. Our plants cannot be surpassed.

■^/"er" J- >-• DILI.ON, Bloomsburg, Pa.

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READ THIS AND LET DB HEAK FHOM YOU.

Our Gerauiuins are grown in Hats and
in soil, our selection, $1.60 per lOU ; $12.00 per
IIWO. Mme. Salieroi, in flats, the sump, and
same price. Rose Geraniums. $2.00 per lOO.

A few thousand of S. A. Nutt, E. G. Hill,
Beaute Poltevine, La Favorite, in 2 in. pots, at
$20.0U per lOOll. Happy Thought, and Kose
Geraniums, 2Vs in. puts, i3 00 per 100.

Giant Alyssuiu, 2V2 in. pots, $3 00 per
100; rooied cuinngs. $1 00 per 100.

A|CO*atum, blue and white, 60 cts. per 100;
$.5.(Kl per 100.1

Puclislas, standard sorts, $1.60 per 100;
$12 On per inOO; 2H in- pots, $3,00 per 100.

Keverfc^v, Little Gem, from flats, $1.25
per 1110; $10 on per 1001.

Double Petunias, SI .50 per 100.

Salvia, Splendens and l{edman $1 per 100.

Heliotrope, 6 varieties, $l.(i0 per 100;
$9.00 per lOOu.

Vlncas, var., cuttings, $1 2.1 per 100. i in.
stock, Hne, $8.00 per 100; $,'jli.00 per lOllO.

Coleus, all the best varieties, Verschaf-
feltii and Queen, 75 cts. per 100; $6.00 per HOO.
Coleus in variety, 60 cts. per 1110 ; $5.00 per lOUO.

The ahovo are rooted cuttinH:9 except where
noted. |^~Cnsli must accompany all orders.

J.E.F£LTHOUSEN,Schenecta(iy,N.Y.

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ThePopularCAROLINA POPLAR.

Jnnt the tree for city plantlne-Thrlves where other* fall— Ke».l«t«
•moke and ira« an the ftalamunder does fire. 7ft,OOt> ot them, beatitiful treeR
6toH, 8to 11). lOto r,^ana 12 tolSteet. Immensestockof all other Shade Trees. ShrubH and
Roaes. Hundreds of thouwaiidn of Fruit Tree*. Small Fruit*. Grape V Ine".

Plaiitn, NeedH. Valuable Catalogue free. Correapondenco solicited. VVriteusyour
wantH if you would procure the best at bottom prices.

45th YEAR. 44 GREENHOUSES. I,000 ACRES.
THESTORRS& HARRISON CO., Box 529. PAINESVILLE, OHIO.

FTcViqn^* Trh»»i wWtlT>»

Some Things You Want-Ready Now.

HKI 500

ACHILLEA. The Pearl. 3!^ In, pots ^ 00 |n 00

Rddbkckia. Golden Glow, 3|^ In. pots... 4 OG 17 00

Statice AB5iERiA(SeaPlnk>,3!^ln. pots 3 00 lU 00

.Iapan Ibis. 3!^ In. poU 4 00 17 00

Fuchsias, six varleiles.S In. pots 2 00 9 OO

Following Stock ready March 15.

Habdt Pdlox. ten distinct varletk'S, from 100 500

2 la. pots, from root division, all extra

fine, with two to Ave ehoots $2 30 $10 00

Ltchnis CiiALCBDONiOACScarletLyclinla)

S'-ilu. pots -1 00 17 00

AcniLLBA."PBARL",21n. pots, very good 2 00 8 00
HkliantousMul. Plbnub, 2|«iln. pots... 2 50 12 50

SwBKT William, 3Ji^ In. pots 4 00 17 00

Mountain Flebce,2 In. pots 2 00 9 00

DlQiTALiB, 2in. pots ; 2 00 8 00

TucoA FiLAMENTosA, 3 jear old, heavy,

35 cts. each.
I'lxtraa added to pay cxpressage. and giianinteed to reach you safely.

EDWARD B. JACKSON, -

100 500

COREOPSIS Lanceolata. 3^ In. pots $4 00 |17 00

CLEMATIS Flammula. Strong vinca, 50 cts. per doz
Althj:as. red and wblte, 3 ft., $1.00 per doz.
.Moss Roses, red, white and jdnk, 2 yeur. *1.00adoz.
Memorial Rose, 'i'4 In. ]iols, dormant, 5n t:ts. per doz.

Let us book your orders in advance.

100

500

IS 00

9 00

8 00

9 00
10 00

8 OO

Ageratum. blue, white, dwarf,21n. pots, .12 00

An THEMIS Corona Bl A, 2 in. pots 2 00

Verbena, mammoth strain, 2ln. pots 2 00

(iiANT Pearl Mabgukrite. 2 In 2 00

Stkobilantiies, 2 in. pots 2 50

Begonia Vernon, white and red. 2 in .. 2 10
Bhg"nias. Areeutea Guttata. Margaritee,

Alba PIcta. Thurstonll, Rubra, 2 In. pots. 2 00 9 00

CoLKiis, red and yellow 2 00 8 OC

Rambler Roses, crimson, pink and white, 'i]^ In. pots,

dormant, 50 cts. per doz.
Carnations, rooted cutljnps of Scott and Alaska,

from soil, $1.00 per 100 ; U 00 per lOUO.

Samples for 10c, CASH PLEASE.

Stamford, Conn

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New Sweet Scented Tropaeolum Phoebe

A most attractive iind deiiciously scented vaiiely, producing floneis
throiifflioutlhe Winter and Summer sen t-on of rtdef p. tf olden-yellow, with a rich
crimsoned fealhered blotch in each segment, outer edijes notched orscallcptd,
the whole forming into an exguisilely shaped blossom ; admired by all, and h
decided improvement on all e-xisting varieties in this t-lase. Will prove a viili -
able plant for the retailer, its bright, handsomely marked flowers selling it on
sight.

20 cents each, $2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100.

New Sun=Proof

Tuberous Rooted Begonia,

Duke Zeppelin.

This beautiful variety originafod as a cross between Begonia Davisiiand one
of the Tuberous Itooted st)rt8. It is similar in habit of growth to Begonia
Davisii, growing only about 8 inches high and throwing up numberless stems
of dazzling scarlet double flowers of a brilliancy not found in any other plant
It was probably the most noticed flowering plant at our nurRery the past
Summer. Unlike all other varieties Duke Zeppelin delights in full sunshine.

20 cents each, $2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100.

HENRY A. DREER,

714 Chestnut St.

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

TROP^OLUM PH(EBE.

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204

Thb Florists' Exchange.

We are headquarters for all '99 novelties.
Also complete list of best commercial
varieties. ISB^Correspondence solicited.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich.

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BEW WHITE CHSVSAIITHKIUJM

BLIZZARD

A 8p«rt from Glory of the Pacifle, the best
early white lo date. Price from lij inch pota,
strong, 25c. each; 6 for $1.00; 12 for $2.00 by
express.

Istnene Calathina. Sl''|',.1oV« doT;

$10.00 per 100. Large llowering l»uli»s, nnlike
Harrisil Lilit's the bulbs increase and improve
yearly; easily forced or can be treated the
same as Gladioli.

OUll IV Strong plants, from 2^ inch pots,
OiniLAA. 2c. each.

E. HOLLEY, Hudson, N.Y.

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New Chrysanthemum

POLLY ROSE

The earliest pure white Chrysanthemum
on the market. Has the strong sturdy
habit of its parent, Glory of the Pacific,
but la pure white instead of pink.
Awarded FIrst-Class Certificateby f'hrye-
anthemum Society, October J2d, 189S.
Ready March let, 1899.

35c. each ; S3 per doz.; S'iO.OO per 100.

Orders filled in rotation.

200 West Side Ave., JERSEY CITY, N. J.

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footed Cuttings

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

1C«) IKIJ

Frank Hardy $8.UU $76 00

Modesto 3.00 25.00

BoiiiiafTon :) 00 25.00

Olory of the Pacific 3.00

GeorKlana Pitclier 'iM

Mrs. *f. Perrlu 3.00

ROSES.

Vellow Raml>ler $3.00 J2,5.01

Pink " 3.00 25.00

'Wlilte " 4.110

Crimson " 4.03

Pres. Carnot 4.nO

Bride 3.00

'Maid 3.00

All Fipst-Class Stock.

ALVAH L. REYNOLDS.

MADISON, N.J.
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PANSIES

Jennings Strain

Fine little planta, for cold framee, ^^l.OO per 1000, by
express. !SEEI>, finest mixed, ft.OO per pkt., $5.00
per ounce. Cash with order.

E. B. JEIINIH8S,''°£'54r' SoHthport, Con.

GEOWKB OF THK FINEST PANBIBS.

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ROOTED .naDUlTiniiC Well Rooted and
CUTTINGS UflnnAIIUnd Healthy Stock...

I'M orn 11 i 1 1 K.OO per 100 or J IS, 00 per 1000

Viclor 2.00 " J8.00

ScotI l.(« " 8.00 "

nictionan l.UO " 8.00 "

FINE SMILAX PLANTS.

2 Inch pots tl.fio per 100 or t 8 00 per 1000

3 Inch poM 1.50 " 12.50 "

C.VSII WITH ORDEIt.

Li Hi HANCOCK, Buxejl

Burlington, N.J.

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THE LAST CALL

On ROOTED CARKAXIOK CUT-
Xlf^GSt so do uot miss the luw price but
send in your orders at once.
Flora Hill, $1.25 per lOII, $11.00 per lOOO.
■Victor, $1.25 per 100, or $9.1)0 per lOOO.
Daybreak, $1 25 per 100, $10 00 per 1000.
HKUIOXROPE, 2 inch pota, $1.50 per 100.
Cash ^ith order.

PARK NURSERY, Pottsville, Pa.

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CARNATIONS

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

2000E.vtra strong SCOTT. l('.m per lOtO. POKTLV.
•;.■. cts. per 100. McGowan, JT.OO per KKK).
DOUBLE PEARL. TUBEKOJ^E BlJLBS,No.

1. 4 ins. fliidup, fli.uO per lOUO; atrony, No. 2, sure to
bloum, ^a.yt per 1000. Adtlrcss

CHAS. BLkCK, Hlghtstown, N. J.

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CHRYSANTHEMUMS

$2.50 per 100: $20.00 per 1000. Kooted cuttipgs, $1.60
per 100: HO.LO per 1000.

BEGONIAS, Kubra, Erf urt. $2.50 per 100. Vernon,
$:(.00. BenbaChateaurocher. *2.00 per 10(1.

IIEL10TK0PE3, tUJHSIAS. GEKANIUM8, as-
sorted, $2 50 per 100. COLEUS. $2.00 per 100. MOON-
VINES. $2 60 per UO.

THE NATION«L PLANT CO., - - DAYTON, OHIO.
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Chrysanthemums, ^e'f^i'rr^rd

— — -atuff. Geo. Bramhall.

Liberty, Mrs. G. Pullman, Mutual Friend, May-
tlower. The Queen, Yellow Queen, Niveus. Geo.
West, Mrs. E. G. HiU, Pres. Smith, Helen Blood-
good, I . ory. Major Bonnaffon and (jthers, our
eelf'otlon. 5i)c.; your selection, V.'jf. per 100.
CflR^JATlONS, rooted cuftinfTS, Lizzie McGowan,
.50c. per 100. Will exclmnffeany "f theahovefor
2 in. Heliotrope or Daybreak, Victor, Jubilee,
or good yellow Carnationp, rooted cuttings.
WYNINGS. Lebanon, Pa.

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CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

Good Btrong, healthy plants, of the following well

known varletlee:
Mine. G. Hergmann. Eugene IJallledouze, Ivorv.
Wm. H. Lincoln, Ttie Queen. Col, W. it. Smith. Mrs.
.leronie .lonea, Mrs. .1. <j. Whilldin, Ktolle de Lyon.
V. H. Hftllock. Miss Minnie Wanainaker. ^Iaud
Dean, flolilen Wedding, CulllngfordI, Niveus. Geo.
W. Clilldfl, Minerva. Bessie Burton, Liberty Mo-
desto. linnnatTon, Western King, Mrs. J. .1. Glass-
ner. Pluk Ivory. Belle of Castlewood, Mrs. Mur-

dnt-k, .J. G. Woodford. liose Owen

.to els. per doz. From '1% In, pots. $2.00 per 100.

PA MM AC F^ood varieties, named, $2.0U per 100.

bHnnHO Good mixed, $1.00 per 100.

N Y M P H /E A ^"^p^ViS;"*^' "'^- ^'^""^ '*'**'^-
R. VINCENT JR. & SON, Whits Marsh. Ml

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FOR '99

ECLIPSE 98-Yellow sport Wm. H. Chadwick, 50c. each, $3.60 per doz.
PRIDE -Large early white. Try thisi 26 cents each, $3.0(J per dozen.
aOLOEN GATE ROSE— Finest stock lu the country.

GROVE P. RAWSON, Elmira, New York

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10,000 NEW CHRYSANTHEMUMS

WHITE GLORY OF THE PACIFIC.

Early pure white, a grand largo flower, and strong robust grower. Originated hero

on my place. Flowers were sold last Fall in quantities at 31th St. IMarkot.

Ready March 1st. 35c. each ; $3 per doz;; $20 per 100.

CHAS. J. MARC, Woodside, Queens Co., NEW YORK.

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New York.

The Market.

The flower market has been very
quiet this week. iStook is not coming in
BO heavily as It did last Saturday and
Monday, but enough is being received to
make the supply far above the demand.
Buyers are only taking small quantities,
and are very fastidious in their pur-
chases. The best flowers only can be
sold, and these go at prices much reduced
even from our last quotations. Possibly
the Lenten season has something to do
with the present dullness of trade, but it
must be admitted thatthe weather plays
an important part also in the flower
business, and this for the last week or
two has been anything but congenial.

Koses are probably cleared up better
than any other stock, but to accomplish
this they go at the buyer's own price.
.Some instances have been noted where
first-class roses have been sold as low as
^'2 per hundred. This, of course, has not
been general. American Beaut.y, of spe-
cial grade, are selling at 30c. each; extras
bringing '20q. Special Bride and Brides-
maid are now going at $7 per hundred;
other grades down as low 88,^2 per hun-
dred, according to quality. Some fine
Brunner are now coming in, but with
Beauty so cheap it is hard to get the
price asked for Brunner, namely, 25c.
each.

In orchids the demand has been a little
better than for several weeks past,
though the price for these flowers keeps
very low compared with those of former
years. It is a noticeabiefact that during
this season so far there has only ijeen
one week (the one previous to Christ-
mas) when orchids fetched their former
high figures.

(Jarnations of the ordinary grades are
very plentiful, and are sold at prices
ranging from 75c. to $1.50 per hundred.
Fancy varieties have also taken a drop,
and are now bringing ■$i per hundred.

With the improved weather of Wednes-
day and Thursday dealers were able,
through the Greek peddlers, to clear out
fairly well on violets. On Washington's
Birthday, one year ago, the number of
violets used by one store amounted to
17,000; this year, on the same anniver-
sary, 2,000 was ample; but the Greek
who has his agents selling on the street
was buying in 10,000 lots; and such are
the large shipments coming in that he
was able to huy at prices ranging from
,f 3 to $4 per thousand.

In bulbous flowers the market is suffer-
ing irom over-production; the quality is
all right, but the prices realized are any-
thing but satisfactory. Von Sion bring
but f 1 per hundred ; Golden Spur fetches
.|2 per hundred— this is probably near to
the cost of the bulb. Paper Whites, Ro-
mans and lily of the valley all being too
plentiful are sold at almost any price.
Pansies are coming in moie numerous,
and bring 50c. per hundred. Myosotis
is being received at one or two places,
but only in limited quantity. White lilac
is plentiful and sells slowly at from 25c.
to 75c. per bunch.

Harriisi lilies and callas are plentiful
and bring from $6 to S8 per hundred.
There was a dearth of smiiax a few days
ago, but enough is now in to supply the
demand.

The plant trade is not so brisk at pres-
ent, but in manettl stocks for grafting
purposes, there seems to be an increased
demand this Spring; H. A. Bunyard ex-
pects a consignment of 50,000 of these
within the next few days.

Jottings. ,

.41ex. Guttman, manager tor Tra-
endly & Schenck, resigned his jiosition
February 20, and on March I will form
a pnrtnei'ship with James H. Biauvelt.
The new lirm will do a general commis-
sion business at :!G West 27th street.
Mr. Guttman has been with Traendly &
Schenck lor four and a half years.

Tlios. Young, Jr., has had" a serious at-
tack of pneumonia, and on Tuesday was
dangerously ill. To-day, Thursda"y, his
condition is slightly impioved.

H. A. Bnylis is again able to attend to
business after a protracted siege of illness.

John Nicholas is at present held as a
witness in connection with the recent
murder of tiie supposed Greek brigand.
He is merely held as one who knows the
prisoner and can jirobabiy give some in-
formation as to why the murder was
committed. A flower peddler is said to

have done the deed, and there are others
of the fraternity implicated.

L. Mielinos, who keeps a flower stand,
corner Twenty-third street and Sixth
avenue, asked a fellow countryman
Wednesday evening lor payment of a
sum of money that was due him. The
debtor answered by stabbing Mielinos
who is now in the hospital, but will
recover.

Visitors in town; William and Aleck
Scott, Buffalo; R. Witterstaetter, Sedams-
vliie, Ohio; William Nicholsou, Framing-
ham, Mass.; M. A. Patten, Tewkesbury,
Mass.; L. K. Peacock, Atco, N. J.; W. N.
Kudd, and J. 0. Vaughan, Chicago, and
F. Dorner, Lafayette, Ind.

Willie Uoyen, the floiist of Fiatbush,
N. y., who" was reported as dead last
week is, we are glad to state, alive and
well. Through a similarity of names the
mistake occurred, the man who really
died having been a letter carrier.

Hltchings & Co. have the contract for
building the conservatories lor the Bo-
tanic Garden in Bronx Park, New York,
tor which Lord & Burnhamarethe archi-
tects. The work is now under way and
it is contemplated to havetherangecom-
pleted during the present year.

The extreme cold weather has retarded
the seed business somewhat.

.Vt Cleary & Co.'s auction rooms the
opening sale will take place on March 7.;

Representatives of the Holland bulb
growers have begun to arrive.

Mr. Kroweil, of Speeiman & Sons, and
Mr. Keur, of J. Keur & Son, arrived this
week.

Philadelphia.

Market News.

Z The cut flower tradehas been quiet
the past week. I,ent has started in very
poor for the retail stores; never before
has it been noted that so many families
left the city at this season. Florida is
the mecca just now, and nearly all the
good flower buyers are away.

As regards the supply of stock there is
too much of nearly everything excepting
American Beauty, and these have been in
demand the past week. The general
price for the best is $5 to ^fC per dozen ;
but they have to be very good, usually
selected. Extra good selected stock for
shipping has sold up to $7.50 per dozen ;
but only a lew dozens realized tills figure.
The finest flowers just now are being
sent in by C. & G. Pennoek. Tea roses
are selling at from $5 to $8, according to
quality.

Carnations are very plentiful; $1.50
per hundred is asked for good stock, but
many can be bought below that price.
The first consignment from the Chester
County belt since the storm, came in on
Friday the 17th, none having arrived
tor five days, consequently the market is
glutted, and carnations are being offer d
on the street at 10c. and 12c. per dozen.
The fakirs are unusually busv this week.
They also otter Bridesmaid roses at 50c.
per dozen and valley at 25c. per dozen
and appear to be doing a good business.

John Kuhu reports good business with
his new carnation Mrs. Lippincott. He
has steady orders for ail the flowers at
$4 per hundred.

A Primula Coiupetitlon.

At the Pennsylvania Horticultural
Society's meeting on Tuesday night last,
there was a good exhibit of primulas in
competition tor the Micheil prize. First
premium was a warded to JohnMcCleary,
gardener to Wm. Weightman, Esq., who
staged two plants of I", chinensis, two
P. obconica grandiflora and two P.
Forbesii, the latter very good specimens
in 6 inch pots. Second prize went to
John Holjson, gardener to E..\. Schmidt,
Esq., ; his six were all P. sinensis and all
good plants. John McCleary took first
tor mushrooms.

An Indefatigable Worker.

John Westcott, having got the ear-
nation banquet over, is again at work.
'1 he next event is to be a ladies' night at
the Florists' Club on an early date.
Then will come a theatre benefit during
March and a bowlingtournament gotten
up by the House Committee of the Club
will also bestarted early in March. Just
to get the boys together for a good so-
cial time during the Lenten season, and
mcidentally to make them better bowlers
in anticipation of the Detroit convention.
David Rust.

SpiS EililioD mafcli 18

See Announcement, page 201.

l^ebrnarySS, 1899.

Thb Florists* Exchhngb.

205

ROSEMONT

This Bright Scarlet Seedling Carna-
tion possesses all tlio good qualities of a
irst-class eominereial variety ; is tree,
"arly, fragrant aud never bursts ; pro-
luces flowers '2J to 2| ins. on 18 to 21 in.
terns under ordinary cultivation.

ROOTED CUTTINQS.
61.50 per doz.; $8.00 per 100.

Sample bloomb for lu cents in stamps.
VlcQowan, Rose Queen. 5cott,

81.110 per lOU ; $8.00 per 1000.
Victor, Triumph, FioraHill.

$3 6U per 100 : $30.00 per 1000.

JOHN J.CONNELLY, Bryn Mawr, Pa.

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^ San Mateo Co., - COLMA, CAL. *

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vientlon the Florists' Exchange when writing.

GRALLERT & CO.,

CARNATION
GROWERS, J*

- COLMA, CAL.

IF YOU NEED ROSES

Send US your list lor prices.

THEC.A.REESERCO.

URBANA, OHIO,
^Vbolesale Rose Growers.

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ROBT. CRAIG & SON,

BOSES, PPLPIS, CaOTONS,

...CARNATIONS.,
and Novelties In Decorative Planta,

Market and 49tli Sts , PHILADELPHIA, PA.

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BRIDE and 'MAID HOSES ?''?-"=« ^vitiogs
ALTERNtNTHERiS

E. I. RAWLINGS,

Mention the Florlats'

tl.25 per 100.

licil and Yellow, 50c. per 100 ;
W.OOperlOOO.

- Quakertown, Pa.

Exchange when writing.

20,000 Rooted Rosi Cuttings ]>i7te5r,""'La

France, I'erlc. |;|.S per 100; fll.uii I'Cr 1000. Bride.
Erldesniaid. *l.l5per 100; * 10.01' per lOoo.

CARNATIONS— Daybreak. rortla.lOO.»l, 25- 1000,
JIO.OO. Scott, McGowan. lOtt, f 1.00; 1000,17 00. Flora
Hill, 100, »:;. Mnrie l.uuise Violets, 100, 75c;
lixxt. ?5.00. Reativ .\prll J. Will trade for some good
transplanted Pansv plants, liv mail 10c. per 100 extra.
J. J. LAMPERT, Nortli King St., Xenin, O.
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THE NEW<<
ROSE

Plain ol HODDr"

BETTER THAN BRIDESHAID. Plants in 3^
in, pots, ready for delivery, Price, $15.00 per
100, 60 at 100 rate; $135 per 1000, 250 at 1000 rate.
ROOTED CUTTINGS CARNATIONS. Write for
varieties and prices. ^'"Terms Cash, or sat-
isfactory reference with order.

E. G. Gillett, V,!;°i!:;;:r;;/s',°;r.: Cincinnati, 0.

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BOOTED GDTTIUKS

strong cool grown stock, ready
tor stiipment at once

Bride and Bridesmaid

75 ets. per 100; $12.50 per 1000.

L L. MAY & CO., St. Paul. Minn.

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£rimson

Rambler

; ALSO i-ogan berry tips.

XBE CONARD & JOBIES

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We have a few hundred extra strong rambler roBes, with
heavy fibrous roots, could not be better, in two sizes.

CRIMSON R.VMULEK, »15and»18per 100. YKLLOW
RAMBLER, JIU and »15 per 100. WHITE RAMIILER,
»10 and tl2 per 100. PINK RAMBLER, »10 aud »12 per 100.

ORDER QUICK IF TOU WANT THEM.

COMPANY, "West Grove, Pa.

Exchange when writing.

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NEW ROSE

4M>o^<iyiyiyM

WILL BE DISSEMINATED
THIS SEASON. READY
APRIL FIFTEENTH ^^..st

JOHN H. DUNLOP, = Toronto, Canada.

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Lady
Dorothea

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I i BASSETT & WASHBURN'S

Rooted Cuttings of Roses and Carnations, guaranteed as good as can be grown,
> and free of all disease.
,We shall have a nice lot of plants, in 21/;, Inch pots, ready March l.Mh.

CARNATIONS.

I PINK. 100

Ti-luinph $1,50

Win. Scott 1.00

Painted Lady 4.00

Daybreak 1.50

'Argyle 4.00

Mrs. Frances JoOBt 5.00

iMeBurney 1.50

MAROON.

►^

1

1000
flli.50

7.50
35.00
12.50
85 00
50.00
12.60

35.00

RED.

Dazzle 4.00 35.00

■Iiihilee 2.00 17.50

ISonTon 4.00 35.00

Creenhpuses and

HINS^DALEriLL. BASSETT &

Long Distance 'rtjone No. 10.

WHITE. 100 1000

Flora Hill $1.50 (fl2.50

Mary Wood 5.00 40.00

The largest and best White Carnation that Is
grown. Has a strong ntlff stem, aud is a constant
bloomer. Sells in the market to-day for nearly
double any other White Carnation we handle.

Evelina 4.00 35.00

VARIEGATED-White and Red.

Psyche 4.00 35 00

Armazlndy 2.00 17.50

YELLOW.

Mayor Plngree 2.00 17.50

Gold Nugget 6.00 50.00

ROSES. 100 1000

Meteor J1.50 $12.50

Bridesmaid 1.50 12.50

Bride 1.50 12.50

UJiouDiiDU Store, 88 Wabash iva.,
WilSIIBllRN, CHICAGO, ILL.

Long Dlst. 'Phone Main 2i3.

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Bridesmaid Excelled by tlila New Rose.

MAID OF HONOR ^.rra stL

Plants in 3J4 inch pots now ready.
PRICE : Per 100, :f^l5.00 ; 50 at 100 rate ; per 1000, »lii."».0(> ; 3W at 1(100 rate.

HOFFMEISTER FLORAL CO., 813 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio.

Fi^siLa BY E, G, HILL & CO,, Richmond, Ind., F. R, PIERSON CO.Jarrytown, N.Y.

Mention the Florlau' Exchange whan writing.

3 feet, $7.50 per loo,
MAGNA CHARTA

YELLOW RAMBLER,

and PAUL NEYRON, $8.00 per loo. Also a fine assortment in cellar
for immediate shipment of HARDY ROSES.

Japanese riaples, 15c. Deutzia Gracilis, 5c.

HIRAM T. JONES, Union County Nurseries, ELIZABETH, N.J.

. Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

I BO B B IN K & ATKINS, Rutherford, M. J.

I H. P. Roses, Tree Roses,

I Magnolias, Hardy Azaleas, Clematis,

Rhododendrons, etc. . |

SPRING BULBS, including Tuberous Begonias, Gladioli, Liliums, ^

E Caladiuuis, etc. I^-Write for Prices and Catalogue of the g

I HORTICULTURAL CO Boskoop, Holland. |

I RUDOLPH VAN TIL CO Hillegom, Holland. |

I JULES GOUCHAULT, Orleans, France. |

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GRAFTED ROSES

Make Bloney by Starting Right.

WE use the best selected Manettl stock from Messrs. Alexander Dickson & Sons, of Belfast.
Our grafting is done by men of ex|ierlence. and the wood of the different varieties of
R<»se8 1h selected personally from exceptionally well grown and well rijiened Rose
plants. The varieties are AUGUSTA VICTORIA, BRIDE. BRIDESMAID.
SOUV. du PRESIDENT CARISOT, MRS. PIERrONT MOROAM, and
IMADAM HOSTE. To secure our best stO"k, ORDER AT ONOE, as we fill in rotation,
and March U the last grafting month,

PRICES:— From 2ti Inch pots, SHO.OOFper 100 ; sgo.OO;per 1000.
We guarantee our plants to be as represented, and at these low prices you can more than
pay lor the plants on the first cut of flowers.

AMFRIHAN RPAIITV <Jwn root Roses, gilt edged stocic, $G.00 perlOO; $50.00
niiiklliunil Dtnu I I ],er 1000. Strong plants from 2i/a in. pots. Order Now.

ROBERT SCOTT & SON. Sharon Hill. Del. Co., PA.

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REINBERQ BROS.

ROSES and CARNATIONS.

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

Per 100 Per 1000

Meteor $1.50 $12.50

Bridesmaid .... 1.50 12.50

Bride 1.50 12..50

Perle 1.50 12.50

Kaiserin 2.00 17.50

ROSES.

Plants out of2K Inch Pofs.

Per 100 Per 1000

Bridesmaid .... $3.00 $25.00

Bride 3.00 25.00

Perle 3.00 '25 00

Meteor 3.00 25.00

Kasierin 3.50 25.00

CARNATIONS

ROOTED
CUTTINGS.

Per 100 Per 1000

Wm. Scott .... $1.00 $7.50

Nancy Hanks . . . 1.00 ' 7. .50

McQowan .... 1.00 7.50

Tidal Wave .... 1.00 7.50

Kohinoor 1.00 7,50

Argyle 4.00 35.00

Painted Lady . . . 3.00 25.00

White Cloud . . . 4.00 35.00

Evelina 3.00 25.00

Per 100

Jubilee $2.50

Triumph 2.50

Mrs. McBurney . 2.50

Flora Hill .... 1.50

Mayor Pingree . . 1.50

Nivea 1..50

Daybreak .... 1.50

Armazindy .... 1.50

Alaska 1.50

Per 1000
$20.00
20.00
20.00
12.50
12.50
12..50
12.50
12.50
12.50

NEW CARNATION EVANSTON

Rooted cuttings, $7 per 100; $60 per
1000. 500 at the thousand raie.

Our plants and cuttingfl are strong and well grown and free from disease.
ADDRESS

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ADOO FIBRE and
ADOO LIQUID

Vill do alt that is claimed
If Intelligently Used.*^

TRY THEM !

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LAGER & HURREll.lS:;;;,'.".'.

...ORCHIDS

<;ATTI>KYA !•■ I, <»\VKKS of nncBt quality
Bhlpnerl U> iill iiiirt«. Oriirrfl from unknown
parties niiiBt he iicc-ouiiiuiik-il by cash. . . .

Cherry Wood Baskets, Fresh Moss and Peat.
Corr,.pond.noe^^ SUMMIT, N. J.

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FINE STOCKY PLANTS

I'i;r ino
AlternantheraH, yellow, $1.75; reil..., S'^.OO

Agaratum, 3 vara , 3V^ In. pots S.OO

GeranlumM, 16 vhtb., up to date. 2^ \a. 2 50

Bngrllnh Ivy, SJ^in. pots 3.00

Verbeiiait, :j^ in. puts ^.00

CASH WITH ORDEU.

JDS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, 0.

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MARIE LOUISK, pot (?rowB, clean and
healthy in every particular, $4.00 a 100.

CAHU WITH OHUER.

WM J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N.J.

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CRABB & HUNTER,

\T* t i C^ * t* i Orders received now

Violet Specialists S'AKo°?.rK

-T.y — (i-.i— yv" -tr* v,-— v^ -r,-.. v,j- produccBn crop

Marie Louise. Farquhar and Lady Campbell.

Kootcd CiittliiKa of Flora Hill.
nADUATinilO I'-vcllDa, riilHted Lady, Firefly,
uAnnA I lUHw I'loKn-e, Moreno and other stand.

urd varieties.

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.

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Violets iy Ssecialty.

Am Now Ready to Supply for Spring
Planting Any Quantity Desired of

M4R1E LOUISE, FARQUHAR, LADY
CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA, PRINCESS
DE GALLES, and the New One
LA FRANCE

KRKKUOM, the White Carnation, fur
Winter and Hummer blooming.

I'rice on Applicntion

SEI CLIFF NURSERY, FD. BOULON, Prop.,

SEA CLIFF, L. I., N. Y.

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IMPERIAL VIOLET

10,000 Rootrd CuttlnKB left out of the ^,000.
Ready for lininedlaie aullvery

After these are gone shall not be ahle to send plants
till Bometline in March. 1 believe the Imperial, with-
out exception. Is the larKest, longest steiiiined, deepest
blue In c<dor, and moBt fniKrant doulile violet grown,
and for health and vigor tt cannot be surpassed If It
can be equabfd. It Iihh never shown the Bllghtest trace
of dlseane of any klri'l. I have beard of large yields
of (lowers but tny pluiil« to dat*-. Jan. Ist. have given
me an average of S.'. llowers per plant, ami to-day the
large fat buds arc as tlilek as straws The price of the
Imperial has averaged so far for this seaHon $1.17 per
hundred; can you beat this? If yon cannot send a
small order and give tliem a trial. With every order of
a dozen or mure I will Bt'nd my new book on Violet
Culture that will tell you some ttilnitH ihat you do not
know; It Is a plain diiHcrlritlon of the remits of years
of careful cxperlinefir,. 'I'lic bnok ItHclf Is wortli all
you pay for the pliiiitH. and Is, I bi-llcve. the only work
of the kind In print ; It also dcscrlbcrt i,he model vmlet
house, prepariitlon of beds, soil and ferMU/ers; this
work I have eopywrlted and It can only be obtained
from ine. Price of Flants with Violet Culture ;
Pcrdoz, $I.W. Per 100 JiO.OO.

*' 5U0 45.00. " 1000 IfO.UO.

W.L. MINOR, Brockton, Mass.

VIOLET SPECIALIST. S88 BKLMONT BTRBKT.

All Intending purchasers are cordially Invited to call
at my house and see this truly magnlflcent violet In
hloom.— It will pay you.

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FINE HEALTHY STOCK CHEAP.

Per IGO

Swell AlyvHiim. double. 2H in. pots *2 lO

IhryMiinl heiiiiimti, new and standard vars. 4 00

<;erunlu.. h, d- utile Urant , 2^ ui. P"ts 2 (0

Hni-w on thw M<ninialt>. 2^ In. pots 2 .''0

II «*l lot rope. flne»l d-ik,2Wln. p(»t8 .. 2 51

r*ii|vlii, Nmw Clara Bee man, tliie plants 2 tO

ColeuH.Versch ffwltlland G'liden Redder.... 2 00
CASH WITH OUDKH PLEASE.

NICHOLAS AMOS, Crestline, O

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RAVncnTIC wlnt<'r flowering. In bud, from 4 in.
iVlTUoU I iO p..(H.|;iOuperdoz.

PARIS YELLOW DAISY i/XeM*'^'"
WHITE GIANT DAISY ji^r'm'"'*'^""
BOUGAINVILLEA iht^fi'^m' ""'' ""^

IMM niTDAUIIIMC 1 I'f tlie best colors, mixed,
IVY UtnArilUIVl0 3 1rn-ll pots, 13.00 per lOO.
CASH WITH ORUKK PLEASE.

JOHN Q. EISELE.oo'^Ho^st.Phiia., Pa.

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...SPECIAL OFFER...

CyclaiiM'ii PerNiciiiii S|tleii4lfiiH(*ii;iLnlPiiiii

frniii flats, twice tninsplanted, In four true colors,
JH (XI iKT lf"t, *i.'r),i"i per luuu, express prepaid.

('Iiiiii-M<> I'liiitroHC-H, from tiats, gl 50 per 100.

I (MMtO <^i-i'ii niiiiiiN, l^bl. Grant, S. A. Nutt, La
I'~iivnr'lii', i.luin' il<' l''nince, etc., our selection, $2.00
Iter lUO; tlH.ijo per lUUU.

CiiniUL (Donnantl. Mme, Crozy, Alphonse Bouvler,
Florence Vaughan, Queen Charlotte, J2.00 per 100.

Satihfaction Glmrantekd.
MAOER & STEMPLE CO. Ltd.. East Stroudsburg, Pa.
Mention the Florlsls' Exchange when writing.

F> A Tl/^ * T IVT Must have room at

oAKljAli\ = =«"« .QERAMuns,

rroiD 3 io:i^ iii. p<ne,
of the best kinds, mixed. LItied Liy tbt- wealtlii'
people ttf Trenton, N. .1,, past season. Now
ready I or 3V. or 4 in. pots, at tU.SO oer 10(1; $2U.tO
per 1000. Rooted CuttlnKs uf

LIZZIE HcQOWAN CARNATIONS,

$7.00 per lUOO. CAsn.

B. F. MUSCHERT, - - Penn Valley, Pa.

Monlinn th*> FloTtetn' Kxf'hanir*' ^Fh*n ^^rltlne

30,000 SMILAX

' Per 100. I'er li<»).

From flate. by mall |0 50 *i (ni

From 2 In, pots 150 . 13 00

GEP.ANlnSiS, mixea. 2ln. pota 2 00 IT IIO

HYDIIANOEA OTAKSA, 1 jr. old,. 5 00 45 00

CANNAS mixed 2 "0

Send for samples. Gasb with order.

FRED. BOERNER, Cape May City, N. J.

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ROOTED CUTTINGS

GP^IIANIUMS. Btiindard sorts our selection, |LO0 i)cr
JOO: $9.00 per lUUO. Mme. Sallerol, tl.OO per 100.

COLEDS, Golden Bedder and Crlnisou VerBchafTeltU
65c a 1(10; $r>al000. In variety, 60e.a 100; $4.5» a 1000,

PARIS DAISIKS, MAIUiUElilTES. $1.00 per lOO

SALVIA SPLKNDENS, $1.00 per lOO. AGERATUM.
Blue and White. 50 ct«. per 100. GIANT SWEET
ALYSSUM. 60 cta.pcr 100, by mall. ALTERNAN-
THERAS. Red and Yellow, from soil, 60 ctfl. per 100;
IH.OO per 1000. Cash with order.

C. A. HAKUIS & CO., - Delanson, N. Y
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FUCHSIAS

I'crlWl

i.lttle neauty $5.ou

I.,orcl Byroii 5.00

Storm KliiK 3.00

REGOISIA RKX. Best var., extra

strnnir 1.00

HKI.IOTROrE. Mnio. Druant. One
of the llnest for market. Always in

bloom 4 .00

All plants out of 2Vi in. pots, ready for

shiftinj;. t5E^'(:A8Ii with OUDEK,

F. BRITENBAUGH & BRC,

Bennett P. O. Allegheny Co , Pa.

M.nllnn th* FlnH.t.' Rxchsnv* wh*D wrltlns.

BfinANT Kobe, Mrs. Tayi.ok and others,
3 In., .$2.00 por lOO ; $15.00 per 10110

P p (^ n N I A Q l*"l"werlnK,Tnui(»ToNiA, A.

DCUUniHO ouiTATA, Feasti, Ai.da,
PicTA nod other Kood varieties, '.iV^ in,, $2.60
pur 1110; .3 and 3,^ in., $;l..';o per 100,

VINCA MAJOR ^.t^.'gS^^^ritio':"'-
MANICATA BEGONIAS

Well colort'il, atrojiK plants, 3 in., $3.50 per
doz. : 3Va in., $3 00 por doz.

IVY GERANIUMS ^^ZZr^!' ^"tn':

strong, ready lor 'S}4 or 4 in , $2.60 per 100.
....CASH, PLEASE....

A.J.BALDWIN,Newark,Ohio.

Mention the Florlats' Exchanro wh#n wrttlnc.

St. Paul.

Trade Notes.

With the riHe In teinperatnre BaleB
have increased, quality ami (|uantit.v of
IjlooraH have improved, coal bills de-
creased and allcondltlonatend to encour-
age the grower and dealer alike. The
advent of Lent has had no appreciable
effect on sales. Cut flowers are in good
demand aiKi prices on roses iind carna-
tions continue at the old figures. Vio-
lets are still cheap and abundant, while
a plethora of bulbous stock Hoods the
market.

In flowering plants, azaleas, cinera-
rias, primulas, h.vacinths and other bul-
bous stock are in good demand. Pros-
pects for Easter trade are very good;
alread.v inrjuiries are noted for plants.
Thei-e is a fair supply of good stock in
sight though lilies will undoubtedly be
scarce and higlier priced than for several
years.

The News.

John C. Fleischer, the pioneer flor-
ist of this cit.y, died February 10, aged
sixty-seven years. He had been engaged
in the business here more than thirty
years.

While other cities report damage to
greenhouse stock during the recent cold
snap, we have heard of no serious losses
here.

The .Society of Minnesota Florists met
at the Ryan Hotel parlors, this city,
FRl)ruary 1 1 . While the attendance was
rather small on Jiccount of the intense
cold, the meeting was a very interesting
one. G. ,\, Will, who has been employed
to prepare the bill to be presented in the
legislature, reported progress made and
opposition met with. C. Hansen, witli
L. L, Ma.v & Co., read a paper on Car-
nation Culture as practiced by him.

(}. Monson, foreman for the C, A, Smith
Floral Co., Minneapolis, exhibited a vase
of two dozen extra fine roses grown
under his supervision. The varieties
shown were: IJride, lirideamaid.Carnot,
La France (which they still grow to per-
fection), Testout, Siebrecht, on strong,
stiff stems 24 inches long, Hennett on 18
inch stem and Wootton. James Souden,
with L. L. May & Co., exhibited some
blooms of a sport from Mrs. Bradt car-
nation. The blooms were ver.v large,
the stems long, the coh^r a bright red.
He also showed a bunch of very choice
valley.

The society passed resolutions of sym-
path.v to be sent to the family on the
death of J. C. Fleisclier and donated a
floral offering for the funeral.

Veritas.

Baltimore.

The terrible snow storm has had a
detrimental influeuce on the trade here.
After the roads weic opened stock began
to pour in in large (juantlties, so that
the fakir was indeed strictly in the swim
oQ Saturda.v last. Growers are reluc-
tant to tell of their losses. 'I'he snow
was heav,y on the glass an^I it was only
by extra exertion on the part of the
greenhousemen thatlosses were averted.
The weather kept many awa,y from the
Carnation meeting at Philadelphia.

Notes.

Wm. J. Halliday is offering Mrs.
Lawson carnation blooms at his store.
This makes a good drawing card tor
him ; he has many visitors to see the
high priced flower.

Edwin A. Seidewitz.

JOHN CONLEY & SON,

MANUFACTURERS OP

TIN FOIL

2 and 4 Dominick Street,
NEW YORK.

Mention thA Tnorifto' ETchanE'** when wrttlne

GEORGE RIPPERGER,

SHEEP MANURE

I have now on band a large quantity of
Al SHEEP MANURE. I^Send for Price
LiBt and Sample

^.iTorrs^V^nSr^tV- im ISLAND CITY.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

No. I.atfl the lb,; 10 lbs. I

»'.i,(X). No. 2, at 70c. tbelb. i
111 lbs., »6,(10.

16-211 In., J1.40 the 10 leaves, i

21 24 In., »1. 711. 33-36 In., J2.65. '
25-21 In., »2.(XJ. 37-10 In., »3.(I0.
Natural Prepared. 2"2 '■■■. »2-30- «-" !"■■ W.OO.
Ten per cent, allowed for prompt cash. Complete line

of CniNA FKBNKRIES, jABOINIEREy, BASKETS, ETO.

AUGUST ROLKERS SONS. 52 Dey St.. N.Y.

CIPE FLOWERS
GfCiS LFlVESi

M*-ntlnn the Florl.stB* Exchange when writing-

SEAMLESS TRUNKS

SHIPPING C?T FLOWERS

CRANE BROS., WESTFIELD. MASS-

MANUFACTrREBB OF

LINENOID SEAMLESS SPECIALTIES.

CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

pOM BINING the
^ qualities of an
absolute insect exter-
minator with those of
a vigorous fertilizer.
Recommended and In
uae hy the foremoet
florists and nurserymen
Id the land. For Sale at
the Seed Stores.

ROSE MFG. CO.,
Niagara Falls, NewYork

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

EVERV FLOWER GROWER WtNTS

TKE WILlOWMEiD
EUMGIITOB

for vaporizing Ineectlridee, Fun-
gicldes and Disinfectants. It diB-
places hot Irons, kerosene stoves
!iud pipe smearing.

Ijlrfi CONVENIENT, DURABLE,
^— ^i^POWERFUL, EFFECTIVE.

"We unreservedly recommend It Makes biifCkllliDK

CH8V. Sent i prepaid i *^.0U ; Half do/,, (by express) $y Ou.

Senji fok DkmRM'TIVB Ciroulah.

WILLOWMEAD GARDENS, ""n-'T"'

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Special Edition March 18

See Announcement, page 201.

REED & KELLER

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

122 W. 25th Street,
NE'W VORK CITY,

Meatlon the Floristfl' Exchange when writing

THREE PLANT BOUKLETS NOW OFFERED,

Intondi'il lor free clrculHtloii liy the floritt to aid in promoting ealep of plante.

"House Plants in the House" " Popular Plants and Their Care"

Six pa^o folder. ,?2.U0 per 110; $13 00 per 1000. Eight page booklet. $3.C0 per 100; $17.00 per 1000

"Palms, Ferns, House Plants and How to Treat Them"

SLvtccn pages. $7..50 per 100; $34,00 per lOCO.

All are envelope size, hand.some, illustrated with descriptions of kinds and printed diieetions
on care of plants. .Iiist what cnstomers need and what. Seven earapltp, Bhowing vaiiationeol
use anil prices, for 10 cents In stamps.

DAN'L B. LONG, Publisher. BUFFALO, N. Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

February 25, 1899.

The Florists' Exchkngb.

207

^UT FLOWERS^

^^ LOOK BEST ^^
^^ KEEP BEST .^^

WHEN PACKED IN OUR BOXES.

OUR "EXTRA HEAVY BOXES^'tv^
FOR SHIPPING" WILL INTEREST
THE GROWER AND WHOLESALER^-*

'STHR"

CUT FLOWER BOXES

Send for Illustrated Li»it.

SlW

EDWARDS & DOCKER,

MANUFACTURERS.

16 & 18 N. 5'th St. and 501 Commerce St.,

r^HILADECPHIA, U. S. A.

ifri^Mfi'i'»wi'i'fVf^Mf!'ii'fTiffifr^'ifHfT^

Mention the Pnorlstl' Ezchanre when writing

The Only One.

Enclosed And money order for advertise-
ment and Bubscrlptlon. We advertised in four
papers and the Kloristb' Exchange is the
only one from which we received any orders.
CHAS. B. HORNER & SON.

Mt. Holly, N. J., Jan. U, '99.

The Harrisii Disease . . .

Can be prevented by Immersing tbe bulbs for
five bours In a eolutfon of ... .
KKAFT'tSPI.A NT TONIC, 99 per cent.

ThiB has been ccincliislvely proven by experiments
at Lincoln Park. Cblcaeo. The Tunic also kllla
Hard Slielh'd S«nic, Mealy Bug, and

otber inaect pests witbout Injury to tbe plant
Send for circular and price list

KRAFT PLANT TONIC CO., Rockford, III.

Mention the FlorlstB' ExchanRe wben writing.

Tobacco Stems

FKESH, CLEAN, STRONG.
300 pound bales, $1 .50. Ton, $9.00

m'f'.vi\n'rs'.x^°: mushroom spjwh

$6..50 per 100 lbs.

H. E. FAUST S CO., VnS'sil^:. PHIU., Pi.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

pmmmmmmiiiMnniiinmiiffliimniifflimmmimmmg

E HO OMBNEOnSB OWHEB SEOBLD B2 WITHODT ;'"'

I FIRE INSURANCE

E Tbe best form of Insurance can be bad tbrougb
E a Mutual ABaoclatlon, Write to secretary for :
E particulars of

I Florists' Mil Fire Insurance Association-

g \V. J. VE8EY, Sec'y, FOItT WAYNE, INK.

Ciiimmimiimmiimimmmimimimimiimmimimui

Mention the FlorlBta' Enohanee when writing.

SHEEP MANURE

Cleaned and prepared ezpraislr for florliti' qi«.
Ton will and It the genuine article. For refarenc*
to Iti being nnt-olaBB I refer jou to Henrv F.
Wlohc'!. '018 Market Street, Phlla., Pa, Trial bagf
of 164 lbs., 13.10: per ton, |2ft.00. H, ton at ton rat*.
Cash with order.

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

lOI a Ontario St., PHILA., PA.

Mention the FlorlBta' SJxcbange whea writlns.

BOSTOI FLORIST LETTEB GO.

Manufacturers Of FLORISTS* LETTERS.

DlmeniloDJ ot
thlB box. 29 is
lOQK by 18 In
wide and It In
hli^h. 2 eectlona

This wooden box nicely Ktatiied and v»rnl«faed
ISxSOxlU mode In two nti-tlonii, one for cat-h »lz€
letter, c'ven away ulth flrnt order of &0D letters.

Block Letteri, IW or 2 luflh sice, per 100. »2.00.
Script Letters. »i 00.
Faitener with each letter or word.
Used bv laadin^r flortsti everywhere and foi
■ale by all wholesale florlits and supply dealers.

N. F. McCarthy, Treas. & Hanager,
MGrMosl BOSTON, MASS. 84 H«wUr It

H»nf lAfi *y*» irinr1i»tj«' RIxcha.nr# wh^n irrltlna

RED TOWERS BRAND

BONE MEAL

FOR FLORISTS

100 lb. bag, Hm.-r, ■.•00 II). bag, l«.i.2r>

Vl ton, Si7.50 Vj ton, «14.50

1 tun, W'^S.OO

F. O. B. BrblKeport, Conn.

-AI.HO-

Odorless Lawn Dressing

and

....Garden Fertilizers.

TERMS, CASH WITH OP.DEI!

RED TOWERS GREENHOUSES

HACKENSACK, N. J.

Mention the Florlata' E^xduLnce when writlns.

ALL NurserymeD, Seedsmen, and Florists
wishing to do buBincBS with Europe should
Bend for the

"BorliculWlltfverliser"

This is the Hritifh Trade Paper, being read
weekly by all Horticultural traders; it is also
taken by over lOdO of the best Continental
houses. Annual subscription to cover cost
of postage, 75 cents. Address

HDITOR8 OK THE ** H. A."

Chilwell Nurseries, NOTTS, KNGLANI>.

Mention the FlorlstB' Exchange when writing.

mnpmm

13-719 WHARTON^]
;>HIIADELPHIAPA

llltr I

mNDAPIV

Pots.

BRANCH WAIII-HUIIHES t
KcKrasj tod WeiUtde Affntifi, J^raoy City, If . J.
Jftekaon Its. A Fssnon St., Lent Island Cllj, N. T.

Does not
injurC' the>- '
most sensithc
plants. Used for
fumigatjon orjptay-
mg indoors or out.
200 pounds of to-
bacco in one pint/
of Nikotcen >«■ j<- j^

Sold by Seedsmen.
Circulai" free.

.SKabciiraDipCa

Cl>iesvi»'o. \\^

Smc!rw^\%m

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

COLLECTIONS

We have facilities

for handling
everywhere. Write ub

NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE

C. S. LODER, Sec'y, 271 Broadway, New York.
Mention the Florist.* exchange wtaen writlns

^ORIST WJ ATI

atcalnst 1 IX^Xi— •

The Finrlntfi' Dxchange when wrltlac.

EVERV KUORISTT

OUifftlt to 1 " ~

FOB PAKT1CULAB8 ADDRHSB

JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y, Saddle River, N.J.

MentloD tbe Florlatx* Exchange when writlns.

EDWARD B. JACKSON,

Mbolcsale jflorigt>

GROWER OF THE FINEST PLANTS FOR THE TRADE ONLY.

A F'pll Assortment of Hardy Plants Especially
Adapted for Florists* use.

Stamford, Coiin., February ly, iSyy.

THE AMERICAN JADOO CO.

Gentlemen :— You will doubtless remember that some time ago
you sent us for trial, samples of Jadoo Fibre. We have used what
you sent us without mi.xing with soil, and find it satisfactory in
every respect. We never saw such phenomenal root growth,
especially in begonias, and everything else we have tried it on,
the results have been equally good. We find the following
benefits : -Less watering, stronger growth, freedom of weeds,
and lightness. The latter we consider a very iniport.uit item, as
it means a considerable saving in e.xpressage to our customers.
We expect to use this entirely for pot grown herbaceous plants
this Spring, and as we grow about fifty thousand of these, you can
look for our order some time during the following month.

Very truly,

(Signed) EDWARD B. JACKSON.

Send for our New Catalogues.

811 Fairmount Ave.,
PHILA., PA.

THE WERIGBII JHDOO CO.,

Al I PDnMIIUrNT Seedsmen and Mealorx 8«
"'-'- rnUmillC.ll I .T„j„„ i-|hr« »n<i .Indoo 1,1

Jadoo Fibre and Jadoo Liquid.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

208

Thb Plorists" Exchange.

J. K. ALLEN,

Wholttal* Commission Dealer In

CUT RLOiniERS.

67 W. 88th Street, Mew Tork.

Ordersbr matlorteleiiraph promptly attended
to. Telephone Call. 383 38tli St.

ROSES, Blue and White VIOLETS, Specialties.

W. S. ALLEN,

■7 West aSth St., New York.

CUT FLOWER EKCflANCEl

404-412 E. 34th St., H Y., near Ferry.

open every Morning at 6 O'clock a. m. for the

Sale uf Cut Flowers.

This Is not a coniinlpslon house ; the market |

consists uf individual stands.

Wall Space for Advertising Purposes to Rent,

J. DONALDSON. SECRETARY.

DECKER, BL&UVELT GO.

WnOLESALE DEALERS IN

CUT FLOWERS- PLANTS

42 W. 28th St., New York.

Conslgrnments eoltrltcd. Shlpplnp orders will

receive prunijit mid nirfful ftlteiitiuu.

Tklhfimnk ;^^sT-18tu Stkket.

MICHAEL A. HART,

Wholesale & Commission Florist,

Telepho
klndi of Boaet

EDWARD C. HORAN,

Wholesale Florist

Ho. 34 W. 29th St., New York.

The Bride, Mermet and American Beauty,
Specialties.

JULIUS LANC,

Wholesale Florist

63 WEST 30tli ST.

ConBlgnment« Solicited. NEW YOHK,

FRANK MILLANG,

Wholeaale Commlsfllon Dealer In

CUT FLOWERS!

408 E. 34th ST., NEW YORK CUT.
Cut Flower Exchange. Telephone Call, lOSMSth.

THE NEW YORK CUT FLOWER GO.

119-121 West 23d Street,

112-114 West 24th Street,

ItltphoBt 733-18tli. NEW YORK

OONSiaNMINTB SOLIOITID.

Special Attenllon Given to Shipp.nq Orders.

Wbolecale Oommliialoo Denier In

CUT FLOWERS

30 West 28th St., New York.

Telephone, 31t— 38th Bt.

PRIOI LIST SINT ON APPLIOATION.

Mntios tka Fladattf Buhuae wk«a wrtllBs.

CHAS. W. MoEELLAR.

E. F. WINTERSON.

McKELLAR & WINTERSON

WHOLESALE COMMISSION JOBBERS

In Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturers of Wire Work.
45, 47, 49 WABASH AVENUE, - - CHICACO, ILL.

t:^7" li oXjE s-a-XjE

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND,

CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS* SUPPLIES.
No. 67 Bromfleld St. and 18 Chapman Place, BOSTON. MASS.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Names and Varieties

M

e

A. Bkautv, fancy— special.

" extra

No. 1

" Culls cSfc ordinar}

Bride

Bridesmaid

Cusin

I Hoste

I K.A.Victoria

La France ordinary...

■' extra

' Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan

Niphetos

Papa Gontier

Perle

Souv. de Wootton

ORC BIDS— Cattleyas

Cypripediums

Dendroblum formosum.

*' others

( Tiif'r grades, all colors.
M / White...,

5 Standard I Pink

.2 Varieties) Red

■% ( Tel.&Var

2 'Fancf— r White....

!S (The hlBhest \ P'JJ.''

JS (fradefl of I K*^"

CD Htaodard var) \ Yel.&Var.

1^ Novelties

Adiantdm

asparaqdb

Cai.las

Daffodils

Dairies

Hyacinths

Lilies

Lii.r OF the Valley

Mignonette — ordinary

*' fancy

Narcissus

Pansies

Smilax

Tni.ips

Violets— ordinary

** extra

New York Boston Philadelphia Baltimore Buffalo

Feb. 24, 1899 Feb. 23 1899 Feb. 15. 1899 Feb. 22, 1899 Ffb. 16, 1899

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,76

l.ni.

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stoclc see our Correspondence Colnmns.

, Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted

Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct lip to the date mentioned.

SA M U EL S. PENNOCK,

'^Zyiiolesa.le F'lorist

Open Day and Nlgtit from 12 A.M. Mondays to 10 P.M. Saturdays.
161 2^1 4-^. 1 8^ Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

WholesaleGrowers of Cut Flowers.

TTTeoyggetjiGiaM.

rAD^^ATrnvL"" "w"''® °° ^'1°''* "•'*'''•' ^'"^ ''" '•''''""g varieties of ROSES and
l^AKlNAllo^S. We are Headquarters for Fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

GIVE US A TRIAL AND CONVINCE YOURSELF.

SALESROOM, 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICACO, ILL.

RElNBERGBlS.

WILLIAM H. QUNTHER,

-\VHOI.eSAI.E KLORIST

This h the place to ship your VIOLETS and CARNATIONS. Also Roses, Valley,
Lilies, Mignonette, Etc. Consignments solicited. Prompt payments every two weeks.

No. 30 WEST 29th STREET, ^■^'^•^""o^e

„ „ ^ _ - - 2300-38th St.

Mantka the riarUU' Exdunc* whwi wntliis.

NEW YORK.

■"BANK H. TB&ENT>LT. 0B1.BLIB 8CHBMCE.

TRAENDLY & SGHENCK,

Wholesale Florists,

S8 W. 28th St anif CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE,
NEW YORK.

Twephone SOl-iSth St.

^^Consignments Solicited

JOHN YOUNG,

Wholesale Florist

51 WEST 28th ST.,

NEW YORK.
CYCAS PALM LEAVES Always on Hand,

eifreil H. Laoylaiii,

CUT FLOWERS, STRICTLY WHOLESALE

ti 19 Boerum Place, BROOKLYN, N.Y.
Open to receive ConsiKomeDlB of
CHOICE FLOWERS at any time.

THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.,
Wholesale Florist,

43 West 38th Street,

NEW YORK.

C, A. KU£HN,

WHOLESALE FLORIST,

1122 Pine St., St. Lonls, Mo.

k COMPLETE LINE OF WIBB DESIHKS.

ST. LOUIS

Gut Flower Co.,

]i,-i,3/ Wliolesale Florists,
1333 PINE STREET
St. Louis, Ho.

C. ItJL, WORS.

2740 Olive SI.. St. Louis, Mo.

FLOWERS IT WiLESILE

Roses, and a full line.

mcaoquahterb ron the south west.

CALVIN & CO.,

40RDWAY Place, Boston, Mass.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

and dealers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, r

Wholesale Florists,

Always on Hand:
CARNATIONS,
BRIDESMAIDS,
BRIDES.

i'

JOBBERS IH

FLORISTS'

SUPPLIES

yj, I FLORISTS' VASES.

Horticultural Auctioneers.
84 Hawley Street. BOSTON.

CUT FLOWERS I

of the New Pluk CARNATION

DOROTHY MANDELL

Received Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

WELCH BROS.,
15 PROVDJCE ST., BOSTON, MASS.

Feljriiarj 25 INHW.

THe F=LORiSTS' Exchange.

209

WM. J. BAKER,

Wholesale F lorist,

J 432 So. Penn Square,

^jtPHILADELPHIA, PA.

DUMONT & CO.,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

No. 1305 Filbert St., Philadelphia.

GEO. M. MOSS,
Wholesale Florist

32 South t7lh St . PHILAO'LPHIA PA.

Long Distance 'Phone, Hl-2(i D.

Consignments of cliolce UOSF.S, CAHNATIONS,

VIOLETS solicited.

Fine VALLKY In stock nt all times.

LEO NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist

17 N. JUNIPER ST.,

Philadelphia.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

Long Distance
Phone S08S A

EDWARD REID,

Wholesale Florist

1526 Ranstead St.. PHILADELPHIA.

Eiit. MarlvCt and ChtetQUt St9.

ALL CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON.

"1 ELEPCONE 3966 A.

BASSETT & WASHBURN,

Wholesale Dealers and Growers of

CUT FLOWERS

68 Wabash Ave., Chicago, III.
Greenhouses at Hinsdale, III.

L. D. 'Pbone at Chicago. Main 223.

L. D. 'Phone at Hinsdale, No. 10.

KENNICOTT BROS. COMPANY,

Wholesale * Cut * Flowers,

88 Wabaali Avenae,

CHICAGO, ILL.

WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY.

WIETOR BROTHERS,

BCCCHS80B9 TO

ROQERS PARK FLORAL CO.,

Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers

nFFU'K AND SALKSROOM,

51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO.

Headquarters for AMEKICAN BEAnTIES.

nOLTOH i HUNKEL CO.,

WHOLESILE FLORISTS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Manufacturers of Wire Designs.

457 MllwaukeeSt. MILWAUKEE, WIS.

'Phone Main S74. r. O. Box 103.

HEADQUARTERS Ne<l"York^'"f^-js

ROtES. CARNATIONS AND
ALLeiASONABLE PLOWERS.

WM. r. HASTING. Kmislion

496 Washington Street. 9,°Tt

BUFFALO, N Y. "'"'^

Also Dealer In Florls's' Supplies A Wire Designs

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER CO., Ltd.

705 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa.

Wholesale Cut Flowers

LONG DISTANCE 'PHONE 2157.
CONSIQNnENTS OF CHOICE STOCK SOLICITED.

Mentlol: the Florists' Exchange when writing.

CUT STRINGS, 8 to 10 ft.
long, 50e. per string.

Shipped to any part ot the country.

-V^. H. ELLIOTT,

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Names and Varieties

M

A. Beadty, (anoy— special

" extra

No. I

" Culls i ordiiiar>

Bride '.

Bridesmaid

CuBin

Hoste

_ K. A. Victoria

« La France, ordinary.. .

O " extra

~ Mermet

! Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan

NipheioB

PapaGontier

Perl.'

Sonv. de Wootton

Okt H 1 DS— Catileyas

Cypnpediums

Dendrobium formosutn.,

" others

f Inf'r grades, all colors
M ( White

c Standard
,2 Varieties

Pinls

Red

Vcl.&Var
White

g 'Fancy— |

i: CThe highest \ K'H''

w (Trades of J "eu

C9 BUndardvar) I Yel.&Var
t, NtJVELTIES

ADIANTPM

A SPARA0C8

CALLA8

Daffodils

Daisies

Hyacinths

Lilies

Lily of the Valley

Mignonette— ordinary. . . ,

" fancy

n a rcisscs

Panbies

Smilax

Tulips

Violets— ordinary

** extra

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For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see oar Correspondence Oolamns,

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

HARDYGUTFERNS

.•J.5 Per 1000.

FANCY

DAGGER

L B. BRAGUE,

Oldest,-;large8t and most |||n»lla<a llace
reliable. derter In the U.S. 11111709 Bi IlldSai

Mention Ui. FloriBt.' Exchanjr^ when wiitlnc.

Galax Leaves.

CHAS. H. RICKSECKER, Linvllle, N. C

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing
KELSEY'S SOUTHERN

OALAX LEAVES

Brilliant Green and Bronze.

Infonnatlon of the introducer.

HARLAN P. KELSEY, Boston, Mass.

1106 Trentont BIdff.

Prop. Highlands Nuesebt, North Carolina.

IfflBtloa tb* Floti«t«' Ezokaiv* wbaa wrltlur.

RICHMOND

STEAM and
HOT WATER

BOILERS

FOR GREENHOUSE HEATING.

■WRITE FOR CATALOGUE.

RICHMOND STOVE CO., Norwich, Conn.

New VonK Office:
85 CENTRE ST

Order direct. We
have no Jigi'Dts In Unsiou. l''lr»t qiia'Ity
HAKDT CUT KliliNiJ. *l.W prr llttJO. Galax U*avf8, .
Bronze. Green or Awort'd, $l.(X) per URXt. Laurel
Festooning, $5.iNij»ur lUJ yards. All orders by wire or
mall promptly Ulled.

CROWL FERN CO., ^in^™ Boston, Mass.

Mfntloo thp PlorlstB' ExrhanBe wlien wrttlrig.

cm Palm Leaves >" Crowns

L. W.&F. B. KERVAN.Norwalk, Fla.

Mention the Florists' Eichanpe when writing.

E. G. HILL&CO;^

Wholesale Florists

RICHMOND, INDIANA.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

...THREE

HSSOLIITELT NEW EOOKii

Residential Sites and Environments.

IJy -!(.t9. FoB^VTII -IcIIXSON.

This, the most modern work ou laud-
scape gardeiiinji. supersedts h\\ others^
it is the most pr:icticHl book on the marketv,
and every mau who has to do with plauting
and arranging ground.^ should own a copy.
Profusely ilhjscrated with fine half t<?iift
plates and diviwin^s. Price, full cI6th»^
plain edges, ^2 .50 ; full giit, >3 * 0.

Tlie Water Garden.

By William TRIfKER.

You c.anuot handle aquatic plants with
.success unless you read this work, by the
b St known livinj^ authority. A tine book,
too, to get your piirtdis interested in.
Profuselv illustrated with magnificent
plates. Price, .*3.i'0.

House Plants and How to Succeed
Witli llien.

By Lizzie Page Hillhousr.

Jiist the book to keep in stock for your
customers. It s Us on sight, an<i will give
impetus to your business l)y interesting
your patrons still further in p. ants, both in
and outdoor. Send for a sample. IJ mo.,
2'30 pages, cloth. Price, ^l 00, with good
discount in quantities.

The above books are pob-
lisbed an«l for sale by

A, T.DEUMAREPTG.&PDB,CO,,Lt(l.

2 to 8 Duane Street, NEW YORK.
Circularp, press noticep, etc on Hpplication

cypreSs

IS MUCH MbRE DURABLE 'JTHAN PINE.

ISASH BARS/

UP ToJz FEET 1" LENGTH onLOf^GER.

Greenhouse

AND O'THER^UILDING^MA't'ERIAL.

Senrfiforeurlllujtreted Boo''
"CYPRESS LUMBER AMD ITS USES.'

Send fo>^'urSi>ecial GreenbousrCirculftr.

THeA.T STeafi;v5 lumbet(s.,

Ne><^nse7^^B9ST9^^^*^ss. <r

Mention the Florists' Exchange whea wrItlBC.

210

Thb F=i-ORists' Exchange.

Rate, lU eentB »er line (8 words), each lo-
•ertioD. Cash with urder. This rate applies only
to altuiitlun wanttd adTertlaementB and when set
•olid. without display. WbuD letters nre addressed tn
our care udd 10 cts. to cover expense ol forwardinR

\''OUND inao. 18, wishes to learo to Rron roses ai.d
caruailuns; tfoud refereuces, stme wawes. Ad-
dress Howard dtone. SLruudaburtr, I'a

A No. 1 KO^ifi: (iKU^VUK w.bbes a cb^iiKe; K^od
manaKer; btsst of referHDces as to ability, etc.
Addrens Uond. care Klortsis' BzcbH nee.

ROiE (iKOWUK. open to euKaKem«>>t alter April
Ist. as foreman; understands hU business, btute
particulars. Koses. care Fiunsis' KichHOKe.

GBKMAN dorlut. bluKle, middle atie, 2& yeuts' ex-
perience In ail oraucbes, coa.pi.tent. can take
lull chime. Address B.. Florists' Kxibdnse

SITUATION wautea— A lady with eiKht years'
experience In cut dowers uud design work; also
a eood saie^Udy. Adaresn M. A 2, Florists' Kxcb.

SITUATION WAN rEU-Koaenrower, competent,
with uooA experience In tirst-class places; strict-
ly sobdr. excuUuut reterences. H. G , caie Florists'

EXChiDlIP.

SITUATION wanted by expeileoced Kardener and
Ilurlat. aice 28, American, married, Doohlldrei:,
temperate, i3 years In last place. Li. McCoy,
Purchase. N. Y.

SITUATION wanted, 1st ol March, by practical
dorlst, 17 yeais' experleuct:, competent in all
branches; E^st preferred, best cf refereiicee. Ad-
dress B X il3, Dubois. Pa.

SITUATION VVANTKDto take charge of range of
giasi of section on commercial or large private
place: sober and uom^etenl, good references. E.
P.. care (■'hirl-ts' Exuhange.

SI TUA I'lON WHOied by practical florist and Har-
dener: single, haid worker, understands out-
door and iDalde work thoroughiy. Good references.
M 4. car" Florist s' Excbanife.

OITUA'l'loN wauled by praciical flurisl at-d gar-
*^ doner, age 30, single. German, bard worker;
Kood references, private or commercial. Address,
O. E . care Florists' Exchanue.

SITUATION w.inted on a large private piaceas
imjrover or assistant, by a young man, age 17,
( rears' ex jerlence on large commeicial place. O.
S., 21 Ege av.. Jersey City. N. J.

/"lAKDENEK ANL> FLOKIST. German, slng.e
^-^ good propagator, cut flower grower and land-
scape gardener; aiso weli versed in nursery stuck.
Address U. Iv . Fl >rlsta' Exchange.

SITUATION wanted, by young m<in, I) years' ex-
perience wiLh large growers; private ore mmer-
cial place, bd!)t of references. Address Joseph,
care Boysen. 6ith at. and 6 h ave., Brooklyn. N. Y.

0[TUAT10N wanted on private or commercial
'^ place by a Dane, age 20 12 years' experience in
all branches, especially carnations, 'mums, ferns
and bdddiug plants. Address Pteils, care Florists'
Exchant;-*.

OtrUATlO.S VVANl'tfU. by Sootcnman. sinKle.
*^ 2i years oid ; as aisistant ingreenbouses, either
urlrate or commercial; bebt references. 4)^ years
with present emplojer. Address Alex. 1. Ander-
son. Talfni**. 1) ('.

AXTANrEU. a posnlon by young man, age 28, Ger-
*■ man. 14 years' experience well upinp^Ims,
ferns, out flowers and general stock, best of refer-
ence, piiv-ite or commercial. Address C. K. C,
Florists' Excbariife.

CITUaTIuN wanted, as foreman, by a flrst-class
^ rose-grower, propagator and general cultivator
of greenhouse stock; temperate and trustworthy,
married, disc-class references. Address Capable 2,
care Kioriats' Exchanife

CITUATION wanted by a man who understands
^ his OUA nesB as foreman or to take charge of a
retail place; good plantsman and design maker
and decor itor; csn ref»*r to present employer,
BusinewB A care Florlwts' Exchanhre-

\\rANTt;i>. a situ iiion, by an experienced gar-
' * dener and out Sower gruwer. especially roses,
ro take tull ch irge of private or commercial place,
age 27; flfAt-Ciaas Eurc>pean and Ameilean refer-
♦■ncew Addraaa V. B. Flnrl^tH' Exrhanare

A GErtMAN. 28; single, 12 years' experience
"^^- strictly sober, honest, all around man; cut
flowers, general greenhKUse stock, good propaga-
tor, wai.ls el. nation, ii. Kielcer, c«re of Mr.
achmldf. KlorUt 2^ Kant ijih wt.. N w York.

pOdI TION wanted by thoroughly practical man.
-*- well up in growing roses, carnations and gen-
eral stock, private or commercial, capable of taking
fall ch'\riie many yo'irs' experience, highest testi-
moolala, married. Address Joseph Wood. Strouds-
b'lrg. Pa.

CITUATION wanted, lot of March, by two young
*^ men. single. 1 1 years' experlt-nce In greenhouse
work, will give reference If wanted; or will lease a
place of abjut 8 00) fee' of glass, must be well
stocked and In a vood location Address. Apjel-
dom Bros., care F. Langenbich. Lafayette St.. Nor-
wich, Conn.

SITUATION lYANTED

as minaifer, about April 1; Gcrnittn. married.
age33: 1« years experience. Al Krower. Sober
and intiustrloua; capable of taking charge of
flrst-clKsB private or letall commercial place;
can show stuff of ray own Krowing. Liberal
wajfesexpecte J;Nnw b^ngland States oreferred.
For partit^iilars address Ai Orower, care

FLORISXe' K.XC'IIANOB.

WANTED^

Having, in an experience of 13 years, hpen
an employluK Horist for 10, I understand what
a florist needs in an employe, and I can (jive
to anyone needing a ininager or assistant,
faithful, intelligent, and up-to-date service.
Am an all-arnund raau of 32 ; grower, retailer,
designer and decorator, and expect only living
wages. Correspondence solicited. Address
'^VAUDE;^, cure Florists' Exchange.

Mention the FIorlBta' E^Kotaance when wrltlDff.

HELP WINTED.

WllVTPn Hy March 10th, a slngl*
VV iliv K IVLF working foreman; mus

;le man as
under-
stand growing carnation?, violets and general
stock, one ihat can do glazing and palntii g : also a
man lo work around place, and assist at greenhuuse
work. Address CUAH. K. SWENSON.

210 Asylum S:.. Hartlord, Conn.

W^ANTED.

Gentleman or Lady, with capital, as working
partner for small florist pluce, mostly letail.
Address

Partner, care Florlbts* Exchange.

V^ANTED.

A man who understands rose growing ; must
be strictly sober; permanent situation to the
right man ; send copy ot reference with wages
expected. Address
COMMERCIAIi B., care Florists' Exchange.

^VANTED.

Single man for general nuisery work, must
be experienced in budding and growing of
treeeaod small fruits; prefera manof Geiman
or Scotch descent, from 30 to 40 years of age;
good releience required. Addiess
KBMF BROS..
Somerset Co., Harnedbvllle, Pa.

"WANTED

For store work and to travel, a man. 25 to 40
years of age, familiar with seed and bulb trade;
stale experience, references and.salary expect-
ed. JOSEH BKECK & SONS Corp'n.

Boston, Mass.

WANTED

At once; a single man for medium size place,
must understand growing good rotes for cut
tlowere, good place for the right pariy having
some push, aatitfactoiy reftrences expected,
(state wages with board). Address

PUSH, care Florists* Exchange.

■WANTED.

Thoroughly experienced florist and gar-
dener. Must be talesiLan, decorator and thor-
oughly understand filling fernerits. None but
experienced need apply.

HART.
1000 Madison Ave., KEW YORK.

WANTED.

A man who thoroughly understandsgrowing
all kinds of plants in greenhouse and trial
grounds. Must know all about the plant
buBiuess in gro^^'iug and packinu for shipment
by mail or express. Must furnish good recom-
mend from last employer. Address

F. B. MILLS.

(Mark '* Personal.' ) Rose Hill, N. Y.

WANTED, FOREMAN.

In a commercial place, purely catalogue
trade; roee grower, experienced in quick sum-
mer propagation of roses and budding; also in
growing palms and general greenhouse stock
forcatalogue. An American preferred ; must
be capable of handling men and of sober habits.
Fur a man of large experience a good sii nation.

care Florists' Exchange

MISGELUNEOUS WIHTS.

WANTED TO RENT.

Greenhouse place, vicinity Greater New
Yoik or Jersey City; A 1 condition, otherwise
unnecessary. State easiest term9,etc. Address
Perfection, BIythebourneSla., Brooklyn, N.Y

WANTPII ^OOO rooied cuttings of Bride,
vv /iiY A i>i^ Bridesmaid and Beauty Koses;
SOOOcuttlngsof Vinca Varlegat a; 5C0(J pips of Portia.
Hector and Mrs. Kisher Carnations. Send samples
and prices.

ANDREW niACKA Y. Paflsalc, N. J.

W^ANTED.

American Elms, 8 to 4 inch caliper; Lom-
bardy Poplar, 2 to 3 inch caliper. Prices per
600 and particulars to

P'recl. ^V. Kelsey,

150 Broadway, New York.

IC«MloB tktt florlatj' Ezohutf* vbu wrttlnc.

JISINESSJPPOBM

I 17 w. 30th St., Telepuone 1615 38th.

WITH E. O. BRAUSUAW.

SELL, RENT OR EXCHANGE AT ALL TIMES.

l^f^D e A Y ¥? Florist budiness, witb
*^^"^ c».f»»<«i. about (WJJleet of Blasa
at very reasonable price ; well located and
doing a good tiade in city of 25.UU0 ; possession
given immediately if desired. For particulars
address A. PJ., care Florists' ExchaLge.

CnP PITMT Old established florist
run nun l . business, 4000 square fiet
of glass, in lively town near Philadelphia ; well
stocked with Violets, Koses, Carnations, Bed-
ding Plants, etc ; good home trade : rent low ;
rare chance : cash reguirtd $4bC. Address

S. S. Fl<irlHlB* Exchange.

FOR SALE CHEAP.

Half of an aoie of land with 35.0 leet of
glass, well stocked with violetB and carnations;
in center of a beautilul village. Cash re-
quired |6O0. Address

A. Z., P. O. Box 592, Nyack, N. Y.

FOR SAI.E OR RENT.

Twelve large greenhouses, 40,0(0 feet of
glass; well stocktd with plants ; hot water and
steam; located near Trenton, N.J. Will make
terms very easy. For particulars, address

B. C. KITSHR. Xrenton, M.J.

FOR SAL,E.

Do you want to buy a first-class modern greenhouse
estalilishment, that lias netted ;!5 per cent, on jirlce
asked for the property and can be made to double that
by growing cut flowers for the St. Louis market, wlilcb
1b one of the best in the U. S. Is only l(i mllee from
there. In a city of lO.OCX) people and no opposition. No
better place for the business ean be found. If yuu
mean buslnes" write at once for detcrliition. This ad.
will appear only once. Address ftlissouri, care of
FlurlstJj' Exchange.

A BARGAIN AT $1000.

Greenhouse for sale 18 x 61', sleum healer;
also new dwelling house two thirds completed
and half acre of land; only greenhouse in a
town of 2500 ; reason for selling, poor health.
Call on or address

MRS. A. WALKEP,

Box 616, Addison, Steuben Co., N. Y.

FOR SALE CHEAP.

Three Greenhouses, 20x80 teet, all improve-
ments, and t esidence on property. Gtod loca-
tion, near New York. Three minutes from R.
K. Station. Rare chance, liberal tei mf;

Addiess MILLER & CHRIST.
New Hyde Fai k, L. I , New York.

FOR SALE CHEAP.

Twenly-lwo (22 Greenhouses, ICO ft. long, stocked
witb blooming oarnatlone, roses, geraniums and
other bedding plants, also about 4(tU0 seedlins cai-
nations In b and 6 inch pots. secoLd years' trial,
from 2 to 5',) of a variety, flue colors. Soring plants
can bd disposed of at Ni^w York Newark and
Paterson markets. The ^'reentiou-es and all con-
tents must be removed from land by June 15th.
Buyer can take immediate possession and almost
make the price of t bew before removing.

E. J. VAN REYPER. Belleville, N. J.
Essex etatlon ErieK. R.

FOR SALE.

AT A BIG BARGAIN. Hy entire atock

of Palms, Ferns and Decorative Plants, with
a well established wholesale business.

Stock consists in part of 25,O00 Latanlas,
in 8, 4 and 5 inch potR, 10,000 Arecas. in 3. 4,
6 and 6 inch pots. 4000 Kentlan, in 4, 5, and 6
inch potF, 10.000 to 12,000 of other varie-
ties of Palms, SOOO to 10,000 Ferns and
Selaginellas.

Six houses, 135 feet long, heated by steam,
good boiler, sheds and plenty of water.

Wilt sell stock and bouses and lease portion
of ground, or will sell farm of 60 acres, 35 acres
well planted in fruit. Good dwelling of 11
rooms. Reasonsfor selling— aire, poor health,
and a desire to rest. For further Information
and special low prices on large orders, address

yv, J. HICSSER,

Plattsmoutta, Neb.

NOTICE TO GROWERS

If you grow Cut Flowers of nny variety we
are in a po&ition to give ytu the highest mar-
ket price for them. Returns made every wetk
BICKS & CRAWnUCK,

Wholesale Florists,
110 Living^ton St.. Bro« klyn, N. Y.

Mention the Florlatj' Exdianve when wrltlns.

Short Hills, N. J.

Emerson MiFadden, of the Exotic
Nurseriee, is this jear growiDg 25,000
Hnrrieli lilies. Contrary to most grow-
ers he has had no disease on tlnse bulbs
this season. This is piobablj accounted
for by having some separate assorttd
bulbs grown specially for him, and no
size but 7-lncb being used. The plants,
at the present time, are all in a remarka-
bly good health and every bulb is throw-
ing up from three to six flowers; 100,000
flowers will bemarketedaltogether from
these plants. This is a good showing
for this year, seeing that a great percent-
age of Harrifii bulbs all over the country
have proved to be diseased and shows,
that with careful sekction, good bulbs
can be had. Beimuda-grown longi.
florum are showing very clean growth
also. A new variety, Lilium longlflorum
giganteum, is being tried tor the first
time. This, at present, shows a very
stocky stem, and the flowers, if up to
their representation, will be verj' much
larger than those of Harrisli. This, of
course, can be told better when the
plants flower.

A house of Asparagus plumosus is now
full of strings 15 feel long. These are
well furnished from top to bottom and
are very good for one-yeai-old plants.
We noted several houses of carnatiouc,
among which are Flora Hill, Mayor
Pingree and Jubilee. These varieties all
appear to give good satisfaction here.
In benches where chrysanthemums were
grown callas have been planted and are
now showing flowers. Callas pioveto
be the most profitable bulbous flowers
raised. Boston fern is also grown ex-
tensively, one entire house being devoted
to this plant.

An importation of Japanese novelties
consists of Davallia bulluta, trained on
blocks, in numerous diffeieut shapes;
some of them represent gondolas, tem-
ples, chandeliers, turtles, etc. The roots
of this plant have been tied so as to
cover the woodwork of these frames and
are now starting into growth. These,
when covered with the fern, will make
very pretty pieces for hanging in the
window or conservatory. Another nov-
elty from Japan is some very old maple
trees. These have been dwarfed by pro-
cetses that only the Japanese under-
stand, and plants all the way from
thirty to fifty years old, witb stems 3
inches in diameter, are only about 24
inches high. Among these dwarfed
plants are maplesand pruuus of different
varieties. Some of these are budded
now and will be In tull flower for Easter.
These are planted in old-fashioned Jap-
anese vases, very shallow (not more
than 3 inches deep) and from 6 to 10
inches in diameter, and when in tull
flower will make a very unique table
decoration. Another good plant has also
been imported largely from Japan. This
Is called Sciadopitys verticillata, or the
Japanese umbrella plant. This is per-
fectly hardy, and should prove a ready
seller.

A batch of Adiautum Farleyense in 5
and 6 inch pots are in excellent condi-
tion. We understand that plants of this
fern are very scarce at present in the
marker. Mr. McFadden is one of the
largest bulb growers, but next year
poiusettia, dracienas, cylamen and cro-
tons will be grown largely and not so
many bulbs. Bulbs and seeds are also
handled and the trade in these lines has
been generally good. During the recent
blizzard no inconvenience was felt, ex-
cept a larger consumption of coal and a
few lights of glass broken with the
weight of snow.

Selma, Ala.

The weather record for this section
(central Alabama) is broken, it having
been five degrees below zero on the night
ot the 12th. Many of the dwellings in
this sunny (?) laud are not built with a
thought of cold, and few piovided fuel
eurticient to meet sucli an emergency.
Many beautiful palms owned by private
parties throughout the city are reported
dead. My own greenhouse stock, which
Included many old and valuable palms,
was saved by diligent care four days and
nights on my own part.

M.\TTIE W. H.\KRELL.

February 25, 1899.

The I=lorists'

rXCHKNGE.

211

Echoes from the Alleys.

Flat bush, N. Y.— At the alleys Thurs-
day eveninp; there was a good attend-
ance, anil much eDthusiaem was shown
over the forthcoming match. The scores
piled up were:

D. Y.MfUis 132 ITS

P. Kilev 132 142

L. Schmutz 123 127

H DailleUouze 105 144

J.H.Troy 101 94

C WuTiier 86

E. Dallledouze 184 108

W. ProBBer 148 112

P DallleJouze 106 144

PapaZeller 77 88

A. Zeller 154 154

Clereianrt, — The meeting on Mon(la.v
evening was well attended and scores
were made as follows:

S. N. Pentecost 135 127 21!J 101

EH. Cushmon 121 120 149 121

E. Dobson 146 137 lu4 131

G.Gray 100 111 13E 85

F. Aul 104 117 86 111

A.Hart 154 158

Jas. Eadie 142 95 147 100

C.Graham 104 136 114 1.S3

A. Grnham 121 149 158 113

J.C.Stanley 91 83 93 132

H. Hart 109 127

Jan. Wilson 118

A fair-sized delegation of Cleveland
florists will go to Elyria, Ohio, on
Wednesday afternoon of ^is week to
bowl a few games with a team from
that city. A pleasant tiraeisautieipated.

(J. A. T.

Buffalo — The scores made at a prac-
tice game on Friday, February 17th :

1 G. 2 G. 3 G. 4 G.

Geo McClure 14.S 131 127 136

W. n. Buddenberg 75 98 85 107

G. Kumpf 129 124 160 115

W. Scott, Jr 126 169 130 130

S. J. Rebstock 121 109 162 13:1

B. CloudsU'V 87 98 118 114

E. J. Nolan 90 108 134 132

W.A Adame 135 115 105

Geo. Troip 133 155 108 1211

W.Weber 140 147 134 144

G. Waason 102 144 112 84

W. Grever 140 100

Geo. .Schmitt 126 142 137 148

M. Bloy 104 111 136 103

David Scott 130 141 133 154

ViDI.

St. Louis. — An old time crowd, ten
strong, met last week and rolled four
games. John Kunz was back in his old
form and put up a first-class game. Mr.
Finlayson had an off night, also Mr.
Beyer, two of our best bowlers. Mr.
Kunz was high man, Schray in second
place, Sanders third. S.

St. Paul. — The Twin City bowlers
made the following scores at their meet-
ing February 14. Nagel continues in
the lead for best average, while the high
score of 227 made by Ed. Swahn several
weeks since has not been equaled :

Nai;.-!

161

131

125

G. Will

10(1

110

150

80

132

1 ;?5

MalinciulHt

124

122

107

139

128

111

Hartnian ..

133

113

116

108

147

108

Monnnn

109

108

82

100

123

111

O. Will

140

104

<'arlHon

117

100

106

105

125

113

SwanHon...

78

71

78

90

Beldwiu....

81

68

S3

102

Clncairo.—.\fter the club meeting Feb-
ruary ] 7, thirteen members adjourned
to the alleys with the following result:
1st

l>et?nan , 127

McAUams 95

Anton Then 99

Cook 6S

LaPE 132

nnlhift 12o

McKellar 122

WinliTBOn 128

Reeves 83

StreeninK 53

Swelge^t 122

Pallnsky 60 78

•Jones 93 6:1

Shootins at Philadelphia. — The

Florists' Gun Club team was defeated by
a team from the University of Pennsyl-
vania on the grounds of the former last
week, by the score of 133 to 131.

2d

3d

151

90

123

78

122

87

117

142

173

1 50

140

150

87

105

101

Tte heavy rain and fog made the tar-
gets hard to see, yet the scores made by
several of the men on both sides were of
the lirst-class order.

For Pennsylvania Paul, Neilson and
Atlee carried off the honors, while Ander-
son, Bell, Engle and Cartledge did the
best work for the florists.

The scores follow:

Team shoot, seven men, 25 targets — Un-
iversity of Pennsylvania: Paul, 22; Neil-
son, 22 ; Atlee, 18 ; Swain, 19 ; Singer, 19 ;
Parrish, 16 ; Weaver, 17— Total hit, 133 ;
missed, 42.

Florists' Gun Club— Westcott, 20 ; Bell,
22 ; McKaraher, 13 ; Ball, 14 ; Engle, 21 ;
Cartledge. 21 ; Anderson, 2U — Total hit,
131 ; missed, 44.

Team shoot, five men a side, 25 targets
—Anderson, 23; Cartledge 18; Engle, 16;
Landis, 23; Harris, 18— Total hit, 96;
missed, 27.

Ried, 23 ; Bell, 22 ; Westcott, IT ; Paul,
21 ; McKaraher, 13— Total hit, U6 ; missed,
29.

Sweepstake, 10 targets, unknown angles
— Swain, 10; Harris, T; Engle, 9; Paul,
8 ; Atlee, 3 ; Parrish, 9 ; Ball, 5 ; McKara-
her, 3 ; Westcott, 6 ; Anderson, T ; Bell 8
Singer, 7; Neilson, 9; Cartledge, 8;
Weaver, 6.

Brooklyn.

During the blizzard .Monday, February
13, James Mallon's Sons suffered quite
a loss by the breaking of glass on the
roof of their greenhouse, which is in the
rear of their store on .Smith street. A
ladder blew from the roof of the Bijou
theatre (which is adjoining) alighting on
the greenhouse with such force as to
break rafters, eashbars and glass and
landed among the plants on the benches.
The accident happened about S a.m. and
was discovered immediately. An awn-
ing was spread over the hole with all
possible dispatch, but a number of
plants were frozen in the meantime.
Azaleas, rubbers and Boston ferns wei e
badly damaged to the extent of several
hundred dollars.

J. W. Phillips finds business a little
quieter since Lent set in, though it is not
e.xpected that the depression will be per-
manent. Funeral trade calls for lots
of flowers, the demand in this line keep-
ing steady. Fancy carnations are
probably as much appreciated here as at
any other place in the country ; some
Mrs. Bradt, which were speciall.v fine,
sold at $5 per dozen and not enough
flowers were on hand to meet the call.

G. W. Crawbuck, who recently went
into the wholesale cut flower business as
a partner with Frank S. Hicks, has
severed his connection entirel.v with the
retail business which was conducted b.v
him at 926 Fulton street, Mrs. Craw-
buck now having charge of that store.

With A. H. Langjahr business is fail-.
Flowers were received here during the
recent blizzard with regularity, most of
them arriving in good shape. Carna-
tions are now of good quality ami are
sold at prices ranging from SI to $?, per
100. Koses bring from $2 to .fS and
violets, 2I5c. to 75c.

PLBIITS ai RIW

Mignonette. — I send you by bearer
one dozen spikes of mignonette. This
variety originated with me. I havebeen
growing it for four years. It Is a very
strong grower, attaining a height of
three feet; close compact heads, very
large individual flowers. The second
and third growths will produce as good
spikes as the first or main stem. It is
not susceptible to disease, now so prev-
alent among other kinds in the mar-
ket, as you will see by its clear, bright
foliage. R. McMillen.

Pearl River, N. Y.

[Evidentl.v Mr. McMillen has succeeded
in obtaining an excellent strain, judging
from the spikes sent.— En.]

VERY STRONG PIANTS Btfain!?K'n,'pou, $ji:

German
Dts, $4.(X)
per 10(\ Ginut Yellow Daisy, .S^l'ln.' pots. *-l.iiO
per 1(10 ; iH In. pots. J2.00 per 1(10. ^olnniiiii Wend-
land! magnlflcum, 2 In. pots, Jfi.tK) per 100.

NIELSEN, Florisf, BurlltiKton, PS. J.

5000 GERANIUMS 5000

Sinp-le and double Grant. La Favarite, Bod-
natt. liruantii, Para Pkmn, Queen of the West,
Ben Atkinson, and a few others in 2 in. pote. a
special price for want of room, buyer's peiec-
tion as fur as posplble, at $15.00 per lOOn, 500 at
lOno rate. No better stock for the money ever
offered.

GHO. M. B9IIIIAN8, Newton. 74. J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wtUIdk-

VIOLETS MY SPECIALTY

Pi nest, bealthieet etocfe In the count ry
MARIE LOUISK.CAl.lhuRNIA and LUXONNE

BtronK rn<.ted runners, flic per 100; *4.t 0 per lOCO.

PHINCESSOKWAI.es. fl.OaaltO; ISOOperKOO.

LA FhANCE. (Dew).liblOperlOO.
f^ A N N A Q Mme. Crnzy, Flor. VauRban,
^^ r^ ■» iw r% ^J Paul Mar-iuant and Robusta.
dry rode. 11.60 per ICO; I12.C0 per 1000

Wlllexchaiue for Mrc James De:in Frances JoohI
Carnatktns. Ksiquhar Violets and Panaies,
WM. S. HERZOG. Florist, Morrlstown, N. J.

Mention the FlorlHts' Eichanga when writing.

Selaginella Emiliana.

Fine plants, from i in. pots, 6 to 8 ins.
high, $1..50 per doz. Cash please.

OTIS F. SEARLES,
Box 682, NASHUA, N. H.

Mentinn the Florists' Exchange when writing

^TRANSPLANTED SEEDLINGS

Grown from Ueiiary's I'rizi? Strains, nice lieaUby
plants, ready fori inch pots, sure moneymakers.
Plilox l>riiiiiniondi Nona Compacta

ici) vm

VicTOKiA, deep scarlet ~i ^ ib $ wjJoOO

ISiVKA. pure while ^^ (iu 5.00

HoBTENsiAFLORA. beautiful pluk. ■ ^^ 10 6.00

" TKiuMPH.cojipers-carlet, new I oj », so TOO

20 colors, mixed, extra I 5^ ,r,o ,5.00

Verbena, liy. grandlfl.minacomnacta.mix. .(10 13.00
by. Calif. Mam,, scarlet, pink, white, ormix. .611 5 00
Pansy, all c(»l., mix., cold frames, nice plants .40 3 00
Cannn»4. dormant, Orozy, Chiirlotte, Bou-

vier, M:iri|U!indf, atronn 1.5O 12.00

Ten Wrck Si in-ltN, liirpe flowei's, beauti-
ful colore, Mill .'I. incl) iiots 2.00 18.00

GerauiuniH, A. Ricard, Ville de Peltier,
Beauie Polteviue, Pres. Vic. Dubois, J. D.

Cabos, etc.. mixed, outUJ-e incb pots 2.00 IS.OO

Rooletl Cuttiuest eame varieties mis.. i.OO 9.00

Cash with order, please.

SHELLROAD GREENHOUSE CO.. - GRANGE, MP.

Mention the FloriHta' Exchange when wrltlne-,

IZHLEO IPIGP!

« Fine shapely plants, full of buds, all the beat vartftlea,
10 to 12 In., $3.50 per doz. ; 14 to lli In., »7.U0 per doz.

BAUCip^ "^'e bave an Inmcnse stock and can fill
riinull.o all orders at once, very busby plants
transplanted In cold houses, from the best s-ed to be
olitiilned, coinpofed as follows. Bugnot, Caseler, Odler
and Trlmardcau, 60 cts. per 100 ; $4.00 per 10)0.

VFRRrUAC MAMMOTH, free from rust, 70 cts.
ICnDCNBO per 100 ; $5.00 periooo.

RFRANIIIM^ ?• *■ ''""• I-" F'TOrlte, E. G. Hill,
ULnuniUniO Gen. Grant, and a Une deep pink 'Id
inch tl/;r. per 100; 3luch, $a.50per 100. *

FlinU^ll^ Black Prince, rooted cuttings, 90 cts. per
rUbnolBO iim:2!..(incb,ts.ooperioo.

NE«' AGEItATll.lI, extremely large-flowered,

FARQIHAIt VIOLET KUNNERS, $i;«l
per v:w.

Can fill all the above without delay.

WHITTON & SONS, Wholesale Florists,

CITY AND GREEN STREETS. UTfCA. N Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

ROOTED CUTTINGS

At 100 rates, by mail, postpaid.

UPPRITMAC -10 mammoth varieties, labeled, no
Vkiiuuiino riiet. [it-rftrtlv clean and healthy,

■;:ic. pt.T liHi ; |t, 'KiptTl'iOo. St roHK plants, labeled, with
culling^ (pn llicm.fruiri 'J iDrii puts, $2.00 per 100; *is UO

per lOOli.

REX BFGnNIA!^ strong, well-establlshed
ntA DCUUIIIMO plants from eand beds, tu
good assortment, lahrlfil, ..■oj lection contains Bueli
good sorts as: Kex, QniM-n Vi.i,,na. Rol Ferd. Major,
Perk- de Pnrl.s Qtiecn ..f Ihuiner. Lesouasli, Mrs
Slieppard. SilverQueeii. AndaliiBla. Bronze Beauty, etc.
$1.5)1 per 100; *12.5(l per lOOii,

FLOWERING BEGONIAS KSenf<S

Guttata, Mar^'arita', Biuantl, M. de LeseepH. Lucerne,
and V5 other good sorts, labeled, $1.50 per 1(XI; $10 00
per lUOO.

SALVIA SPLENDENS S^JS'iT^Sir
GIANT DOUBLE ALYSSUMs^'Oienoo
COLEUS fm!""' """'' " ""• "" ™' *^'* ■""■

HELIOTROPE '^ sorts, $1.00 per lOO.

CARNATION EMPRESS l^i't^XS

$3 W per Hin ; $•.>;-,. (Hi per 1(00.

HARDY PINKS IsTperlm"' *'■"''" '*•

PflQPQ ^" ^^^^' asforiment, ever-blooming var-
■■"*'^*' letlea, well rooted, $1.50 per 100: $12. SO per

1000.

MADEIRA VINE ROOTS ^Slt^iS

riAUl lAQ t'lctuB, ehow and pompon, 50 aorls,
l"*"^'"" labeled, our selection In 20 varieties,
whole roots, $3.50 i)er 100 ; $30.00 per 1000.

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.

A. B. DAVIS & SON. Purcellville, Va.

(Near WaNbinielou, D. C.)

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Our bnsiii* SB has increased one hundred per
cent, since we bepan to advertise in the Ex-
chauBe. EDWARD B. JACKSON.

Stamford, Conn., Dec. 12, '98.

CARNATIONS, standard vars., $1.00 a 100.
MUSA ENSETE, i inch pot, doz. $;).00. M
CANNAS, AUSTRIA, ITALIA, CROZY, 35
variBties, ^'I.WI to $3.00 per 100. MT]
GERANIUM, improved \ars., $1.00 a 100.
PARIS DAISY, yellow, $1.00 per 100.
ALYSSUM, double giant, GOc. per 100.
BEDDING PLANTS, fulUistofbusliystock.
C. OTTO SHWABE. Jenkintown, Pa.
Mention the FlorlBts' ExchanjEe when wrltlne.

ROOTED CUTTINGS BY MAIL

35 Double Petunias 35

A new departure in raisinK cuttings,
all propagated from this year's seed-
lings ; make better and stronger plants;
strong well rooted cuttings. $1.*.;5 a 100.
I saw the hloom of Mr. Hughee Douhle Petunias, and
for size, color and markings, they were very fine.

Phlla., Pa. Hknby F. Micuell.

PETUNIA GRANDIFLORA, 10 choice Per

varieties selected from many hundreds 100.

of plants $1 2S

IVY GERANIUM, 12 varieties 1 50

HELIOTROPE, 8 varieties 1 00

GAZANIA SPLENDENS 160

SEGAK PLANT 75

BEGONIAS, flowering, incl. Hunnewell.. 1 5U

AG BK ATOM, white and blue 75

AGERATUM. Princess Pauline (novelty). 2 00
CHRYSANTHB.MUMS, Rooted Cuttings,

Pennsylvania 2 00

Glory of Pacitic and 10 other varieties.. 1 00

PLANTS

MYOSOTIS. Elizabeth Fanrobert, 3 in.... $2 50
MOON VINES, Smith's Hybrid, seedlings

from 2 in. pots 2 00

VINCA VARIEGATA,8in.pots,6in. high 2 50
CASH WITH ORDER, PLEASE.

GEO. J. HUGHES, • Berlin, N. J.

Mention the FlorlatH" EScchan^r© when wrttlnit.

Unequaledirrnnriinn Vigorous

Varieties 1 LDDLJlliU Stocic....

100 1000

Best Mammoths, Btrong pot plants.. ..»300 $25.00

rooted cuttings 1.'25 10.00

Older •■ " 100 8.00

" " Btrong pot plants 2.50 20.00

ROOTED GERANIUM cuttings.

Double and single, best variety. •?.00 per 190
116.00 per 10(10.

Strong pot plants, $3.00 per 100; $35.00 per
lOOO.

ij^YuHnflliliyiluiw

Bon Ton New York

.lohu Yoiinii: (^iold Nugeet

While Cloud niTH. (*eo. I>I. Brailt

Kooled cuttings. $5.00 per 100; $40 00 per 10(0.
Jubilee Buttercup Flora Hill

§3.00 per lOO; S26.00 per 1000.

AniBzlndy Daybreak

Itleleor Alaska

TlioB. Cartledge Wm. Scott

$2,110 per 100: $15.00 per 1000.
Lizzie ItlcGowan Portia

$1.50 per 100; $12.00 per 1000.

CANNAS ^'^TCts

special offer for next 15 days.

Admiral Courbet Alplionse Boavler

Clias. Henderson Florence Taugban

Paul Marquant Paul Bruant

Mme. Crozy Creole

Francois Crozy Thos. S. Ware

Doyen J. Slsley F. R. Plerson

Oriole. Italia

Austria John White
$2.50 per 100 ; $20.00 per 1000.

J. C. Cabos J. C. Vaughan

Burbank Soav. de A. Crozy

Pierson's Premier Conite de Bouchard

$3.00 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000.

MISCELLANEOUS.

too 1000

AKeratutn, blue and white. ...$1 00 $8 00
'• Princess Pauline. , . 150

Colens, all leading sorts 100 8 0(1

Fucbslas, double and single... 2 IIO l.i 00-

Feverfew 160 13 i»

Heliotrope, light and dark.... 125 10 00

Impatlens Sultanl 2 00

Moon Vines, true 2 00 16 00

Salvias, Splendens and Bedman 1 25 10 08

For varieties and prices, see issue of Jan. 28.
SEND FOR PRICE LIST.

WOOD BROS., Fishkill, N.Y.

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212

The Pi-Orists* Exchknce.

Cypress
Greenhouse Material.

We are the pioneers in Clear Cypress Greenhouse Material. We
discovered that Cypress is better than any other wood for green-
houses from top of posts up and we introduced it, and fought for it
against many prejudices, and finally succeeded in bringing it into
general use.

Others have attempted to follow where we lead, others are trying
to reap what we sowed, but we have the e.xperience and are recog-
nized as e.vperts in greenhouse construction.

V^rite for Circulars
or Estimates.

Lockland Lumber Co.

LOCKLAND, OHIO.

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BEST IN THE WORLD

For Stringing and Tying Purnoses.

Made in green and fancy colors. Fur sale by all the
eading jobbers througbout the United Slates. Don't
take any Bubatltutes. Price. $1.25 a lb. Send for Samples.

John C.Mey8rXCo.,''itTe?."Boslon, Mass.

Montinn th*- Florlfrts' TilTcrhftne-^ wh^n wrlttnr

voufl*FRl)lT|

I WITH THE ■■INCOMPARABLE- 4

BORDEAUX NOZZLE!

,„;,;:= KEROSENE

hlle

61 l-KKT
IMtVVKR
Piiinpliij..

THE DEHINQ CO., SALEM, OHIO.

Tw.jlve vari.-liL-s of Sr.ravers. I'MII'SOK

ALL KI\DS. Write nsortiiir nen'l W.sl.r.i

.Agents, llotinion i lliilihpll, Oii,.!,!..,., IMh.

Catalot^iie ami formiiias niaile.i FilEI-:.

Mention the Florleta' Exchange when WTltlng.

^B ■ ■ ^ v% r^ A I Al ^ ^^ I A Al ^% is the earliest, easiest worked and most f ro-
TILE DRAINED LAND ductlveUnd. Byu»iuKtii^.v..UKetiidof*the

■ "^^ ■^•■»J-^1 ■■^■^ ^M-ttmm^ surpluswaterand admit tl'imi- t" <lie »'Jil-

til iie.-essaiv to be>t results iii ami. ultuic. .My AGRICULTURAL

^S DRAIN TILE niet-ts everv reiiiiireineiit. .Maki; alsi. Sewer Pipe, Red

^ and Fire Brick. Chimney Tops Encaustic Side -"alk Tile, etc. " '•'•■!'"''

wbit jomvaiitaii.l |iiir,.s. .ifiHN II. ,1 ACKSO.N, 98 Third .A.v6..Uliany.N.\ .

Mi-ntlon the Florists' Exchange when writing.

{<!^V ROUND;

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress.

BEST GRADES. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP.

A. DIETSCH & CO. shef'f.Vl'd'<ave CHICAGO, ILL.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

Mention thia paper.

...HAS POSITIVELY NO EQUAL FOR...

STRENGTH, DURABILITY and NEATNESS.

Guaranteet] tor 10 years. Has a solid wheel and shaft cast in
one (malleable Iron). No slipping on Line Shaft as the case wltli
ail others. CataioRuefree.

E. HIPPARD, Youngstown, Ohio.

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.TIHE....

SCOLLAY BOILER

FOR

Greenloose Healiog, Etc.

! HOT WATER OR STEAM.!;

Fakminoton, Conn., Marcb 9, 19%,
"Tbe Invincible Boiler you placed In my Carnation
houses baa «lvcn great eatisfactlon. I did not havi- to
run tbe boiler bard even when the theniiometer stood
18 deg. below zero. It baa proved ' Invincible' in every
reepect." Hugh Cdebnet, Florist.

SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE AND PRICE LIST.
Estimates Cheerfully Given.

"INVINCIBLE."

Mention the PlorisU*

JOHN A. SCOLLAY,

74 and 76 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N.V.
Izchange i;hen writing.

Cincinnati.

Trade Xeivs. ■

BiiBineeB during the past ^eek was
fair, and all good stock sold, excepting
Itomaus and narcissus. Von Sion Is a
drug. Tliis narcissus used to be in de-
mand, but for the last two years the
prices obtained for it have hardly paid
the grower for the bulbs. Valle.y has not
moved very briskly eitlier. The cold
weather and Lent have had quite a tell-
ing effect on trade so far, but from now
on we hope for better results.

Our growers, by attending closely to
their heating, managed to pull through
the cold snap without a single mishap.
K. A. Murphy, of Delhi, was reported
by the evening press froze out, but upon
investigation 1 found that this was un-
true. Instead of freezing out he took
unto himself a wife on the evening of
February IG, the ceremony being per-
formed at Westwood in the presence of
a select few. Miss Alice Van Blairgen
was the bride. Upon their return to
Delhi they were met by the Beachwood
brass band, composed of florists, and
given a royal reception.

I regret to report tlie death of Mrs.
Margaret Murphy, the esteemed wife
ofC. C. Murphy, which occurred at her
late residence February l!»th, of pneu-
monia. Funeral took place at Spring
(irove cemetery. February 22. The sym-
pathy of the craft is extended to Mr.
Murphy in this his hour of bereavement.

Oscar Courcy, formerly with Joy &
Son, Nashville, Tenn., was a caller. He
has accepted a position with J. R.
Goldman, of Middletown, and Wm.
Lodder. of Hamilton was also in town ;
as was Miss Katie Haeffuer.

B. P. Critchell has been quite sick re-
cently suffering from result of a fall on
an icy pavement. He is improving.

Our showing at Philadelphia last
week was K. Witterstaetter, Wm. Sun-
derbruch, E. li. Giesy and August and
Edwin Hoffmeister. They are all prob-
ably snowbound, as none of them has
put in an appearance as yet.

E. G. GiLLETT.

g^^ St. Louis.

Market Items.

The past week has seen a striking
contrast to the preceding one in regard
to the weather. Early in tbe week a
warm sjiell set in, and in place of zero
weather, plants are exposed for sale in
the market, the thermometer on the
20th inst. being nearly up to 70 degrees.
The weather man assures us that we
will have no more severe days this Win-
ter. We certainly do not want a repeti-
tion of our late Winter, though we hear
of no losses other than those previously
reported.

The bright weather has of course in-
creased the receipts of stock. The de-
mand, however, is quite good, but prices
have dropped somewhat. Roses are
selling from |.3,tof 10 (for extra fancy) ;
carnations, fl to $4. and all bulb stock
is still plentiful. Von Sion is not as
druggy as it was. Violets are selling
out quite close; on St. Valentine's day
there was not nearly enough to go
around.

Easter will soon be claiming theatten-
tion of the florist; from present indica-
tions lilies will be about right. C. Young
it Sons Co. have three thousand that
will be in. This firm grows the longi-
florum. Michel Plant and Bulb Co. also
have a lot of Harrisil that are right.
This firm reports shipping business pick-
ing up since the cold spell; others make
a similar report.

News Notes.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fillmore have
had a hard time lately. Mrs. Fillmore
has been (piite sick with the grip and
Frank also had a slight attack, which
caused him to miss the club meeting and
bowling— something very unusual for
him. Both, we are glad to say. are im-
proving fast.

George M. Kellogg, of Pleasant Hill,
Mo., was in town. He is highly grati-
fied with the business of his Kansas City
stores.

Mr. W. E. Jordan has discontinued
business at 013 Locust street, whei-e he
has been conducting a retail florist
store.

Prof. Wm.Trelease.directorof Missouri
Botanical Garden, delivered a lecture
last week at Memorial Hall; his subject
was "Gardens and Botanical Gardens."

C. C. S.

(JOHN, a

,4I2"T«J452
AWTriOft{(EAV.
^ICAGb.ILL ■

CYPRESS
BBEEHHOflSE
MATERIAL

OF ANY DESGRIPTIOli.

•■NO FOM 0ATAL09UB.

Mention the Floriats' Exchange when writing.

GLASS

For Qreenhouses, Qraperies,

Hotbeds, Conservatories,

and all other purposes. Get oub Fig-
tiBEs BEFORE BtJTiNO. Estimates freely
given.

N. COWEN'S SON,

392-94 W. Broadway, New York.

Mention tbe FloriaU' Exchange when writing.

Inn Improved Challngt,

Roller bearing Belf-ollinr deTli«,
automatic stop, solid link chain
1 makes the IMPROVED CHAL-
iLENGB tbe most perfeot appm-
ratue in the market.

Write for catalogue and prlcei
I before placing your orders else-
where.

Quaker City Machine Co,,

RICHMOND. IND.

Mpntinn tbe Florists' Exchange when writing.

TOBACCO
STEMS.

Bales, 300 to 5'X) lbs..

'Oc. per H.IO lb3.

TOBACCO DUST.

Bags 25, yt and 100 lbs. 2}4
cts. per lb, ; above extra
strong and fresh.

Fibre Cut Flower Vases,
all sizes.

Standard Flower Fois.

per 1000. per 1000

IM In., t7.00. 4 in. *22.00

2 •■ 8.00. Hi'' -MM
2H " 9.00. 5 " 40.00
■M " 11.00. 6 '■ 60.(0

3 " 14 00. 7 " 100.00
3H" 17.00. 8 " 140.00

Discount 50 and 10 per
cent. cash.

as ^tone Street.
NEWARK, N.J.

U. CUTLER RYERSON,

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STANDARD ♦ POTS.

We are now ready to supply a superior
quality of Pots in unlimited quantities.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.

A. H. HEWS & CO.,
NORTH CAMBRIDGE, - MASS.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

8TIIPIIBD FLOWER POTS

DO YOU NEED O
FLOWER POTS i

If SO, write for prices before you orclcr,

WILMER COPE Sl BRO.,

Lincoln rnWeraltr* - - Chester Co.* Pa

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

STANDARD FLDWER POTS

Oream color.

3/, in., per 1000, 1 i 95

4 in., " 6 20

5 ■ .. — "-

First Qualit
1% in., per 10OO.-$2 40

2 in.. " .. 2 1.5
2'/, in., " .. 3 ;»

3 m., •■ .. 4 70

in..

.. 4 70 I 6 in
Packages extra

10 80
16 60

C. HENNECKECO.'""-^ir"'

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS!

Packed In small crates, easy to handle.

Price per crate
15002 In. pots In crate, H.!

1600 2ii
1500 2ij
1000 3

800 3>i

5004

3205

144 6

5.25
600
6.00
5.80
4.50
4.51
3.16

Price per crate
120 7 in. pots in crate, $4.20

I*) S
48 9
4810
2411
2412
1214
616

3.00
3.6(1
4.80
3.60
4.80
4.80
4.50
Send for price list

Seed pans, same price as pota. ,„. ,

of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Ilanplng Baskets, Lawn
Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off for casli with order.

HILFINGER BROS. POTTERY,

OH.... FORT EDWARD, N . Y.

August Bolsbr & Sons, New York Agents,

52 Dky Strkbt, Nkw York City.

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February 25. 1899.

The F=i-orists* Exchknge.

213

VENTILATING
APPARATUS EOR
FLORISTS

Low Cost-Satisfaction Guaranteed

Send 5 cts. postage to Ne^v York Office for latest catalogue uf Greenhouse Heating:
and Ventilating Apparatus. Send for eetiraatts on Cypress Greenhouse Haterial, aleo
for our Patent Iron Qreenhouse Construction. Send for circulars of Hotbed Sash and
Frames.

We Make Special Greenhouse PUTTY— Price on Application.

LORD & BURNHAM CO.

Horticultural Architects and lUiilders
NEW YORK OFFICE: GENERAL OFFICE and WORKS:

St. James BIdg. B'way & 26th St. Irvington=on-Hudson, N, Y.

Mention the FlorifltB* Exchange when writing.

GQEEHHODSE BEOTIHB HND VE|iTiL|iTI|l6,

Horticultural Architecture and Building.

pitching^^Go

ESTABLISHED 1844.

233 Mercer Straet, • NEW YORK.

FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS.

NINETEEN SIZES.
Perfect Sash Raising Apparatng.

RosehouBCB, GreenhouaCB, Etc., of Iron
Frame Construction erected complet*
;^ or the Structural Iron 'Work ihip-

> ped ready for erection.

Iron Frame Benches with the

" Perfect Drainaire Bench Til«"

•r Slate Tops.

8EMD 4C. POSTAGE FOR ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE.

Mention th« Florlstg* Exchange when writing. ;

IF YOU WANT A

GOODSASH LIFT

For a Very Little Money Get

For DescrlptlTe Catalogue Send to

J. D. CARMODY, EVANSVILLE, IND.

Mention th^ FlArlstB' Bxchane'e wh«n wrltlB*

ii SI FEED ILEB

is the only boiler that will keep a steady
heat in a greenhouse all night without
attention. No more sitting up all night
to keep a good fire. Further informa-
tion on application.

GORTON & LIDGERWOOD CO.

96 LIBERTY STREET, NEW YORK.

SBEEPOOilE BERTIIil!

MAGIC IRON SMOOTH ON JOINTS IS
UNEQUALED FOR MAKING CAST IRON PIPE
OR BOILER JOINTS. JOINTS CAN BE
CAULKED WITH EASE AND MADE TIGHT.
It is ALWAYS ready FOR USE; AGE
DOES NOT IMPAIR IT.
WRITE FOB CATALOGUE AND PRICES.

SMOOTH ON MFG. CO.,

547 Conininiiipaw Avenue,

JERSEY CITY, N. J.

TSEEIiAlTD TOUFIIHS.B. 3., Chemist t K»asi:.

MectloB the Flortata' Exchange when wrltlnp

Steam and Hot Water Heating

Economically and Perfectly Installedlby

HENRY W. GIBBONS, -^

LIBERTY STREET,
NE^V VORK.

EXPERT ADVICE AND PLANS FDKNISHED. ESTIMATES FKKE.
Mention the Florlsta' Exchaiige when writing.

GLASS

FOR GREENHOUSES, GRAP-
ERIES, CONSERVATORIES,
AND HOTBEDS.

GLASS

VANHORNE, GRIFFEN & CO.,

French and American Glass. *** {T.^^oXiSJSJ'oH st!"" NEW YORK;

^f•Tlt1rtn th«» TnnrlHtfi' RTi^hnne-^ whi»T( wrltlne

FLORISTS PREPARING

For their new work on GreenhouseB will benefit
themselves by writing to me, and describe the
number and size of VENTILATOKS. State
whether sepanite or united.

E. A. ORMSBY, Melrose, Mass.

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HOTHOUSE GLASS

All Sizes a Specialty.

C. S. WEBER & CO.

4 Besbrosses Street, New York.

Mention the FlortBtB' Exfhanep when wrltlnir

HOTBED, GlEENIIOUSEindVENTILlTOII

Gulf Cypress Bars, Htc.

MAjnJFiOTUBKD BT

SlliiH

.JHl/UDO OL OUIIO, OFFICE, 40SW.13th St.. n!y.
WHITE LEAD. PUTTY. Etc., i.t Wholesale. ^^„j ,„, Catalogue.

Mention the Florlflta' Exchange when wrttlng.

1/3 OF YOUR MONEY SAVED

BY BUYING NEW UP-TO-DATE

Gable and Pipe Ventilators, Soil Sifters, Insecticide Mixers.

^B»-SEND FOR NEW ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE.-^.

A. Q. WOLF l( BRO., Dayton, Ohio.

Mention the PlorlatB' Exchange when writing.

SUMMER IN WINTER

By Using

Standard Greenhouse Boilerf

One cent gets oar Catalogs*.

GIBLIN & CO., • Utlca, N. T.

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MASTICA

FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES.

Proven superior to putty. Kaeler to apply and stays on.
Not affected by extremes of weather. Endorsed by

Sromlnent florists Send for descrlptWe circular of
lastica and MaBticn (ilnzing machines.

F. 0. PIEBCE CO., r/«"r„u^,,;"^."'' Hew York.

Mention the FlorlstB* Bxohange wlien writing.

EXCLUSIVELY

A Greenhouse Heater,

Specially adapted for the work. Easy
to erect. Simple in operation. Eco-
nomical as to consumption of fuel.
Send for catalogue and list of prices.

MYERS & CO.

(E8TABLI8HKD 1819 )

15I8-I520 So. 9th St., Philadelphia.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

BOILERS

WtK^ STEAM AND HOT WATER. ^^^F

FOR GREENHOUSES.

The LARGEST VARIETY. Our CATA-
LOGUE and PRICES will Interest Tov.

O^ER 50 VEKRS

EXPERIENCE.

INTERNITIONIL IIEITEB CO. i^r«":

BRANCHED
237 Water Street, New York, i ' Ureet, Chicago, III.

Mention the F^orlsU" Exchange when writing. 47 Union Street, Boston.

214

Xhb Rlorisxs' Exchange.

February 25, 1899

Select Strains of Seeds

^mil^.

FOR FLORISTS AND MARKET GARDENERS.

^^-Wholesale Catalogue sent on application.

W. C. BECKERT, Allegheny, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchanee when writing.

SEEDSMAN.

CLElWtAXIST

Liirge-llowerlntr varieties, 2 year old plants,
ilorniant, f;(.Ou per duz.
CleiimtlM Pauicu la! a, strong plants. $1,511 perdoz.

ASPARAGU?* SPRENCJEKI. from 3 In. pots.
75 ctB. perdoz. , , „ ,

DOUBLE GIANT ALYSS11HI, 2>6 In. pots.
S3 <n) per li "

TARNATION Victor, well-establiahed plants,
$3.(>»per liH.i.

C. EISELE.ttth and Jefferson Sts-, Philadelphia, Pa.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Largest Stock in the Country.

All goods up-to-date and of superior quality
Write U8 for pricea and otlier iuformatiou
Our new Catalogue sent on application to
the trade only.

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.,

60. 52, 54, 56 N. Fourth St., PHILADELPHIA. Pa.
Mention the FIorlstB' Exchange when writing.

PALMS

All Home Grown, Strong and Healthy.

All Measurements are from Top of Pol, and don't you forget it

ARECA LUTESCENS.

4 la. pot,

5 '•

6 "
6 "

12

3 Plants,
3 "
3 "
3 "
3

Height. Pcrdoz.

15 to 1.5 Id. tS.CIO

20 to 22 In. 6-00

22 to 26 In. 9.0O

23 to 30 In. 12.00

Per 100

125 00
50.00
75 OO

lOO.OO

,., „ oO to72 In., very bushv, each, 10,00

A few bushy apeclmens, U In. pot, T^ ft. tilgh, each, $25

JOS. HEACOCK,

WVNCOTE, PA.

COCOS WEDDELIANA.

2x3 In. pot, 1 Plant,

3 .. 1 ..

4 .. 1 i.

5 ., 1 ••
5 ■• 3 "

Height.
6 to 8 In.
8 to 10 in.
15 In.

15 to 18 in..

per 100, $10.00

15 00

40.00

eacn, 50c.; doz., 6 00

15 to 18 In., each, 50c.; doz., 6.00

KENTIA BELMOREANA.

Leaves. Height. Per doz. Per 100

3 In. pot, 4 to 5 10 to 12 In. J3.IK) $25 00

4 " 5 to 6 15 to IS In. 6.00 50 00

5 " 5 IS to 20 In. 12.00 lUO.OO

6 " 6 IS to 20 In. 15 00 125.00

24 to 30 in.

18.00

150.00

Mention the Florlata' Tlrnhange wh«n writing.

PYRUS JAPONICA

(BURNING BUSH.)

One of the most useful shrubs for .specimens and
hedges. We have a tremendous stot-k, excellent
plants and full value.

Small plants for growing on $3.00 per 100;
$25.00 per 1000. ^

Larger stock for hedge, 12 tflffi^^jiJiapched,
|5.00 per 100 ; 18 to 24 ins.. *7.50 p^^^^^Ti/e
heavy, $10.00 per 100; 2-1 to 3; %'/ j\f.,.
$12. SO per 100. "''"

V E R B E N AS sec adv. in nvni 'i^-uhs.

MICHEL PLANT AND BULB CO.,

Magnolia and Tower Grove tves , St. Louis, Mo.

M^ntlnn thp Fi'irtn'"' KTchanp" wh*»n wrltlnsr _^_

BABY PRIMROSE

w

II I PAT YOU better than any plant we know of brcause It begins to bloom nt once-whetlier benched or
Dotted -PianH In thunib pots carry 3 to 6 sprays. Plants in 5 and 6 In, pots carry 50 and more sprays at one
Sn"e and 1 11 ,. r.Ml» In a season. Tlie more you cut It the more it Wooms ; It dowers for » months In sue
inne, anfiiiiiniii u» ^^ Enstt'r inid Cliiiatiiias. The sprnyn as shown are from 12 to

cesskin, always giving biggest crops a

IS Inches long. The rosy lilac fi'owers" are usetur f or ayte/K P''^i;o?«t ' ''^'''■
one month after cutting a_n.1 could_ be shipped to Europe. They bring fi.OO

yb
hk

ey rei
per 100 at

Ps'efegamas a Jot plant and for jardinieres and can be grbwn and tloomed In your coldest house. Five
inch pots have sold readily at $1.00 and $2.00 each-all gone now. Baby Primrose is the era:

eiiinin fresh for
wholesale. It

Five and sls-
ze no\r.

We have cut 386 Sprays from ONE PLANT IN FOUR MONTHS!

And We Challenge Anyone to Produce
a Better Flowering House Plant.
PRICES:-8 plants lor $1.00; 25 for $2.50; 100 for $10.00; mall or
express prepaid. A few hundred from 3 In, pots, $3.00
per 12; $20.00 per 100, express.
These last will make flue plants for Easter blooming— 25 will make ICOO by
Christmas.

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI.

A Break in Prices. $4.00 per 100:

AUn A oniMTCD ITf^ Extract from "Plant Notes" In Florists'
Ann M rUIW I tn Exchange, -laDnarySSth.ls;)*.):— "An eminent florist
said to me the other dav that there bad heen a big run on Asparagus Sprengerl
i.f lai.- and that most of llie i«lock had been clenved, while orders were
Btlli ]iuurlug in— under such clrcumatances he said that pri<"ei* will be sure
to uo ii|i n bit— and, if the run conliiiiu-N uh i( probably will
••more lliau a bit." Take his advice and hiiy now.

PRICES:— 2'-^ inch pots— 24 by mail, $1.50; 100 by express, $4.00.

From 3^ inch pots-24 by mail for $2.50; 100 by express for $7.00.

Seed of Asparagus Sprenger). our own raising, $1.00 per 100; $7.00 per 1000.

Fm * TS^ "■T* with every order, one --- — — -

JE"*- -gy^^f OP „i^,r(, phinta of

Neinr Ruellia Makoyana.

A New Sweet-Scented $1000 Calia.

Three years a^o the price for a few roots of this Calla was $1000. In a few years it will entirely displace the
old fashioned CalTa It Is dwarfer and earlier. The flowers are produced In a profusion never before surpassed
If eoualed. It has a. genuine, ln>4ting fraarauce. but siiiiilnr lo that of VioW-ls or Lilies.
Price, $6.0U to SlvJ.tlQ per 100; S l.<»0 to #*J.OO per dozen, mailed. Others ask SOcts. each.

A New Yellow Calla, "Lemon Giant."

Unlike other Yellow Callasao difficult to grow and bloom, this one grows as readily as a potato— leaves 12 to 15
Inches lone by 12 inches wide, dark green, spotted white, like an Alocasla. "J .5c, each ; $i(i.00 a doz., mailed.

Large Bulbs, heretofore $4iNieach.

SPOTTED CALLAS. Monster Bulbs, $3.00 a 100, express; smaller, $1.50 a 100, mailed.
WHITE CALLAS. $5.00 per 100; 75c. per doz.
BLACK CALLAS. $4.00 per 100; 60c. per doz.

A. BLANC 6l CO., PHILADELPHIA.

Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

SPECIALTY:

Floral Metal
Designs J^^

Specialty : Wheat Sheaves.

SPECIALTY:

Prepared J* J*
Cycas Leaves.

inaj

Ai HERRMANN,

. . . WRITE FOR CATALOGUE.
404, 406, 408, 410, 412 East 34th Street,
NEW YORK CITY.

Manufacturer of Metal Floral Designs

Importer and Dealer in Florists' Supplies.

.vlentlan the Florists' Exchange when writing.

CHEAP SPECIAL OFFER ! cheap

ANYHuDY Wil'i

HERE IS YOUIt CHANCE!

Speakquickly If you wantany. I have a surplus of floe

busby plants from :i"r(. In pots of the X mas variety,

the best of all. Eriuii FraKvans at $15.00 per 100.

Cash must accompany all orders,

Anton Schultheis, Goilegs Point, L. I., N. Y.

p. O, Box 7.S.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

AMPELopsiS VIRCINICA.

Strong two year seedlings, $3.00 per 100;
3 tot; feet, $6.00 per 100.
AmpelopHiH diHsecta or beterophylla. A

scarce but valuable species. Fine for covering fences
and rough or rocky places. StrooK three year plants,
tl.50 per dozen ; fin.flo p,;r lOO. No. 1 seedlings, fa a K").
Wistaria maitnitica, strong vines, 4 to G ft.,
MOO j.ur dozen; it to 1 ft., $10.00 per 100. Seedlings,
f-il.OO per l(«"i. A flne lot of Ornanieut;iI Nur-i-'ry Siock.
Cataloguir fnie. Wtjulcs;iU: list for ;ill In the triide.

SAMUEL 0. MOON, ""o!,.^ Morrisvillo, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

CHEAP FOR CASH

Moon Vines, strong plnritarroin 2,4 in.pots'
|2.r>[j per I'lil; rooted crittin^-s, $1. ;">(.) p-r 100-
Giant Double AlyHHum and FueliHlaH, rooted
cattinKS, Sinn per 100. L,timi>ii Verbena, last
year's plants from ;} inch potn, $;i.(»0 per 100.

J. PALMER GORDON, Ashland, Va.

Mftntinn th» florlntw' KxrhanK:<» when wrItlnR

PLANTS all

HOld for the
present. . .

Pansies worth Ww

C. SOLTAU Sc CO.,

199 Grant Avenue, JKKSEV CITY, N. J.

Mention the Florist.' Ezchan^re when writing.

...WHOLESALE PRICE LIST...

-OF THE-

SEAWANHAKA GREENHOUSES

Oyster Bay,
New York.

per doz. per 100

Abutilon Savitzll. Zmnch pots $1.00 $6.00

** 4 VHrietlcM. :^^ inch pots T5 5 IK)

Acliyrantlies. 3 viirli'ti'x ■>>l^ iiicb pots 5il 3 00

Asreratain, Cope's I»et. 2!.^ iDch pots 50 2 50

" Tapi»; Blue. 2^ Inch pots, very dwarf .50 'i.w

Alyssunt, Giant Double. 21/2 inch pots 50 25)

Asparagus Pluniosus Nanus. 214 inch pots — 1.00 7.00
*♦ »• ** 3 inch pots, very

strong 1.85 8 00

•• Pluniosus. 3 inch pots, very strong.. 150 10 00

*' SprellKerii. 3 inch pots, very strong.. .SO « 00

** *' 2^ loch pots, very strong .75 5.0M

Beifonias. FinntisTOrtmont, 3 inch pots 60 4 00

Caiilias. "Dry roots." Chas. Henderson, Mme. Crozy

and Professor 50

*• " Other varieties. Price on ap-
plication

Chsenostoina Htsplda. 2^ inch puts 80

Coleus. Si-voii host liodding vars. 2^ inch pots 30

Cupliea Platy centra. 214 pots , 50

Dracaena Iiidivlsa. 4 inch pots 3.25

Kuclislaa, Kine assortment. 2!^ Incli pots 60

Geraniums." " 3!/a '• " 60

'* Ivy. Fine aasortment. 2i^ inch pots 60

German Ivy. 2^ Inch pota 50

Heliotrope. Destblue, 4 inch pots 80

** *• " 2^ inch pots 50

" " whlte.2^i •• " 50

Heclera Helix.

!.60

610
2.O11
3.00
18.00
4.00
3.50
4.00
2.00
601
2..50
3 00

per doz. per 100

EnKlista Ivy." 2V<s inch pots. .$0.50 $3.00
" *• '• >i \ linportt-d Varieties." 2J41U. pott-. 2 00

Kentia Belmoreana. 4 inch pots. Fine plaols 500 40.00

L,atauia Borboulca. 3 •• " " 125 lO.OO

" " 5 " " " " 5.00 40.00

" " • 6 " " " " 9.00 75.00

Moon Vine. 21.4 inch pots 60 4 00

niaranta ilicolor, 2!^ inch pots 75 5.00

Paiidanus I'tilis. 5 inch pots. Klne plants 6.00 50.00

Plictni.x Keclinata. 6 inch pole. '■ " 7.50 60.00

rilea Serpyllirolla. 2!^ inch pots. Fine 50 3.(0

Salvia Itoilllre. 2M, inoh pots 60 2.50

S^vainsona Alba and Rosea. 2^ inch pots CO 4 00

ROOXCD CUTTINGS.

Xhese are Hxtra L.ars:e and well

Rooted.

per doz. per 100

(We invite cocnparison... .

Acbyranthes. 4 varieties 30

A^eratum. 2 " 25

Alternanthera. 5 *'
Coleus. 7 "

Cupliea Platycetitra

German Ivy

Heliotrope. R^sthiue.

Pilea Serpvllifolla 25

Salvia Bonfire 25

.26
.25

.25
.25

2110
1 no
,75
l.liO
8.10
1.00
1.50
1.50
1.60

All orders filled in rotation. Orders of $5.00 and over F. 0. B. N.Y. Cash with order from unknown customers or C. 0. D.

JAMES C. CLARK, Supt. p. o, box 34, oyster Bay, n. v. WM. L. SWAN, Prop.

— ' orcw/viw ^rivii^u iKAUC t:uillUi> WILL BL l^MJtU iYlAKCH 18

We are a straight shoot and aim to grow into a vigorous plant.

A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS. NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL.

m. XI. HO. 9

NEW YORK, MARCH 4, 1899.

One Dollar Per Tear

We Are Offering a BARGAIN in

^^' q^* Q^^ 9^^

BEGONIAS

CANNAS

DOUBLE

TUBEROUS ROOTED

We offer the very finest strain of these to be found anywhere. Flowers are of the
largest size, of magnificent form and splendid coloring. We offer them in five separate
colors — white, pink, scarlet, crimson, and yellow. They cost but a few dollars more
than the single varieties, and are worth two or three times as much. They are extra
choice in every way. Why plant singles when you can buy the finest double
varieties at almost the same price? Price, $3.00 per lOO.

Rl nVIKilA^ Finest Strain Hybrida Crassifolia Erecta Grandiflora.
U L U A I ill A V Price, al I colors ni i.\ed, $4 a lOO; 5 separate colors,$5 a lOO.

We have to offer a large stock.

For varieties and prices, see last issue.

If you want the finest bedding Oanna grown to-day, plaut

TARRYTOWN

Introduced by us last season. This is the finest bedding Canna that has been intro-
duced since Mine. Crozy was sent out. Its particular value lies in its earliness, the
abundance of flowers produced, its branching habit, and the length of time the flowers
remain after they open. Flowers also are thrown well above the foliage, and the heads
of bloom are held very evenly, and so freely produced that the foliage is almost hidden.
One characteristic of this va'iety which largely gives it its value is its wonderful branch-
ing habit, two or three spikes of flowers bein^ in bloom on the same stem at the
same time, producing a mass of flowers. No variety compares with it in any way for a
constant, continuous display. For full description, see our descriptive catalogue, which
will be sent free on application.

Strong dormant.roots, $1..'jO per doz.; jfilO.OO per 100.

CALADIUM ESCULENTUM

Large bulbs, 6-9 inches in circumference $3.O0 per 100

9-12 " " 6.00

Fine collection.

Strong

DAHLIAS

For varieties and prices, see our wholesale list.
ig dormant roots, $0.0O per lOO.

AMARYLLIS JOH NSONI, $i5.oo per loo.

GLADIOLI in variety, MADEIRA VINE, etc.

Wholesale and Descriptive Catalogues sent on application.

F. R PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y.

BOBBfHK & ATKInI;

RUTHERFORD, N.J., '

BEG TO INFORM THAT THEY CAN FURNISH

FM8, Trees, SMs, lolDs, Etc.

From Europe at Growers' Prices, Absolutely from the First Hand.

FIRST CONSIGNMENT OF

BOSKOOP,
HOLLAND,

THE HORTICULTURAL CO.,

IS NOW ON THE OCEAN, CONSISTING OF

H. P. Roses, Tree Roses, Crimson Ramblers,
Clematis, Couifers, Magnolias, Hardy Azaleas

And other similar stock as per catalogue. Prices t. o. b. Rutherford, New Jersey.

ORDERS TAKEK K(0^iV FOR

YOUNG FICUS CUTTINGS ^.1.13

DUTCH BULBS.

In this line we work for Rudolf
Van Til Co., HIIleiEoni,
Holland. Catalo^uee now ready.

RFIMPMRPR that hy placing your import orders for Dutch Bulbs, Indian Azaleas, or
uivxujviuui^iv any other article, we are constantly in New York and see that no delay
occurs in delivery.

CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED.

BOBBINK & ATKINS, Rutherford, N. J.

Mention tb« FlorUta' ExcbanKe when wriUaif.

IT IS NOT KNOWN

GENERALLY THAT PLANTS l»F

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI

.Selling to-day lively in the Wholesale Markets at jli.so and upwards eacta were
raised from seed so-wn last Itlarch. It vou do not know and doubt it, we will
send you the address of florists who do know liy experience.

THE NEW CROP SEED

From the OrlKinators has lust come to hand, but is quite limited, the demand being
again larice and supply small. If you wish to participate In proflts of this
kind order at once. Thtre art twn hituU uf Sprenoeri Setd in the market.

Ours is the Originator's quicic growing sort and costs
SI. 00 per 100 seeds; S8.00 per 1000 seeds or S35 for 5000 seeds

And Gnarantt'efl with over c-ouDt to grow KiO per cent,

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS nan^SkSeI^

lAMK llUr F(JR FOREIGN CHEAP SEED. $1.25 per 100 \ $10 a 1000.

^A| A m I I IWI Q **** YOU KKiOW XHAT FAKiCV LEAVED
\^t^tmr^ mJ I \J IVI O are becoming very popular and being of rapid growth and
^■^^^ ■— ^^ easy culture, can be made one of the most profitable

articles to f;niw. We can furnish large bulbs that will stand dividing, in mixture, consisting
of choice new varielks, at $7 QO per r 00 ; $ I .OO pSf doZOn.

CI A ff^ I ^\ III 6 Choice Mixture, not less than 40 per cent, white
*■ r^ t^ I \^ fa\J O and liKht flo^vers, large first size bulbs. By special
^^^^^^^^^^^^— *^^^^ii^ arrangement we control a large quantity of these valuable
bulbs, which enables u.s to offer them at the following low price;

Per 1000, $6.60 : Par 5000. $30.00.

LILY OF THE VALLEY

(Cold Storage Pips).
Plant now for Kaster

.strong, 3 year old $1.25 alOU; $10 a 1000; $22.60 a case of 2500.

Extra Strung BE KLIN, $1.60 a WO; $12 a 1000; $27.60 a case of 3600.

CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO.

501 and 503 W. 13th St., Va^istir N. Y. CITY.

Importers, Exporters and Growers' Agents ol SEEDS, BULBS and PLANTS.

ONLY 2000 LEFT.

NOW IS THE TIME TO START THEM

We offer a CHOICE SELECTION of EXTRA STRONG THOROUGHLY

SOUND BULBS, at the following prices :

$2.50 per 100 ; $20.00 per 1000.

Madame Crozy, Souv. de Antoine Crozy, Queen Charlotte, Eldorado,
Florence Vaughan, Count de Bouchard, Chas. Henderson, Alphonse
Bouvier, Papa, Chicago, Paul Marquant. Admiral Avellan, Egandale,
SouT. du Prest. Carnot, J. D. Cabos.

$3.00 per 100.

Mrs. Fairman Rogers, Defender, Beaute Poitevine, Mile. Berat,
Leonard Vaughan, Bassett's Red.

1000 CANNAS

strictly our selection of varie-
ties. Cash with order.

for $15

$6.00 per 100.

Philadelphia, Robert Christie.

$10.00 per 100.

Pres. McKinley, Pres. Cleveland, Yellow Crozy, Secretary Chebanne.

AVe also have a splendid stock of the excellent dwarf variety GLORIOSA,
which we offer at the very low price of $5.00 per 100; SiO.OO per lOOO. Also a
limited quantity of that grand variety, BLACK BEAUTY, the finest dark-
leafed Canna extant, which we offer at $1.00 each ; |10.00 per doz., from 4 inch pots.

^^S- Second edition of our 1899 Trade List now ready and will be sent to any
florist upon receipt of his address.

THE COTTAGE GARDENS, QUEENS, N. Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltins.

216

The Florists* Exchange.

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lAT AUCTION...!

Ten Cases of Hardy Ornamentals I

Consistiug of Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Lilacs, Hydran-
s:eas, Buxus, Standard and Dwarf Roses, Magrnolias,
^ Acubas, Standard Conifers, etc., etc. They are e.xceptionally fine,
♦ and would advise buyers to take advantage of this opening Sale, which will
J take place

14.

i

TUESDAY, MARCH

4 Catalogues on Application.

I WM. ELLIOTT l SONS, 54 and 56 Oey Street. NEW VOBK. |
{♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦>♦♦*♦♦♦*♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

Mention the Florlsf' Exchange when wrUlng

THEY ABE KOT DEAR

liBfiillE-BULBII''

(The best for furciog )

ROMAN HYACINTHS .. ..

NARCISSI, FREEZIAS, ETC.

In ripe perfection, ami of tlie bigbeet qiiaUly.

Ask for prices for July and August delhi'ry,

A trial urtler solicited auUesteenieii. Kef ereiices given.

I. BERNARD, - Garpueiranne-Var-France.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

The B. L. BRAOfi CO.

Springfield, Mass.

IIIiRiitniiKoti

Maud S., Abundance,

Dexter, Tork^hire Hero,

American Wonder, Premium Gem,

Cli»mpion of England, Advancer,
Horbford's Market Garden.

Can you use any of theee varieties in luts of
one bushel or more?

The Htock is first-cIasB nnd new, of high
tent and is live Reed. Xlie prices are
^vortb -wrltlnj; about. For inutauce,
I*reniium Gems, per buwhel, $2.00

Send U8 liKt of quantities and varieties. We
will jirlce same by return mail, and can ship
within twenty minutes of receipt of order.
Men lion the Florists' Exchange when writing.

ESTABLISHED 1802

'S

SEEDS

At *7.50
r lOOO

GOGOSWEDDELIANA.'
UTANIA BORBONICrp'erT,,":

ICDIDIOIIC SI-KKNGKKI. at
AorAnllllUO »0 a lOOO aeedB.

ANEMONE ^v\^',^?*vr'-'

J.M.THORBURN&CO.

iLate of IS John Strceti

36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK

Good Resu/ts.

We have obtained trood reeiilts from our
advertisements in the Florists' Exchange.

ELLWANGEK & BAKKY.
Rochester, N. Y.

' For RETAILING!

FLOWER SEEDS

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8 STUMPP & WALTER CO., SO Barclay Street, NEW YORK. §

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wri t Ing^

ill l.ars;e
Sized
Haiid.sotneI>- Lltbosraptaed Packets

and sutHcient seed in each packet to enable the
buyer to Bell them at 5 cents each, $15 per 1000.

VEGETABLE SEED '^.nfZ'iUVefA
PEAS, BEANS and CORN '"rnTabri

H pint each, $40.00 per 1000.

CENTRAL PARK LAWN GRASS SEED

in quart and pint boxes, very attractive, good
sellers. Pints, $5.liO per 100; quarts, $10 per 100.

Caladium Esculentuni, 7 to 10 inches in

circumference, $4.U(i per lOU; 10 to 12 inches in

circumference, $6.00 per lUO.
Caiiiias, Mixed Dwarf French, $3.00 per 100.
Dabllas, separate colors, Pink. Yellow, White

or Ked, large undivided roots, JS.OO per 100.

Send for Quarterly List of High Grade Florists'
Flower Seeds, Etc.

A Paying Medium.

Have found tlie Florists' Exchange a paying
medium for the advertisement of nursery
stock. T. K. WATSON.

Plymouth, Mass.

CAWNAS

Write tor our Price List of the New American

Pedigree Cannas, and older sorts. . > .. .

J I ) ^S ~l~ I dJ I >^3k. ^S — 2W Inch. VKLUTIXA. will per 100; FLA VA. 15.(10 per lOcl;

-"^ NKUOS.\, (S.OO PIT WO; BiroLOR. V'.m per lOU

ASl'AIiAlJlS SrKEN<;EIMI, 2M incli, *1(«J per 100.

THE CONARD & JONES COMPANY, "West CroTe, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

LILY OF THE VALLEY

THE CREAM OF THE MARKET!

Berlin Strain. 1000 In a case, $12.00 per 1000 F. O. B. cars N. Y. Terms, Net Cash

This Valley Is guaranteed to produce laree bells and abundant rollage

F. W. O. SCHMITZ, - = Jersey City, N. J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange_when_WI^tlng. .^__

..GLADIOLI..

FORCE the JVIAY ^'" DECORATION DAY.

It is full of vigor and will do business for you.

Large, deep, 3 inch bulbs of this beautiful light variety,
$2.00 per hundred.

t^ TRICE LIST ON APPLICATION.

CUSHMAN GLADIOLUS CO.,

ETJCX.:I3D. OI3.IO.
_ Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

MentJoa the FlorSvta' Bxoliaiife when wrltlnc I

ORDER NO'W.

TUBEROUS ROOTED

BEGONIAS
AND GLOXINIAS...

Our strain ot these important SprioR
and Summer HowerlnK bulbs is the
linest to be found in Europe We
make personal selections of these
stocks when in liower, and same
niiist not he confounded with cheap,
indifferent strains which are dear at
any price.

SINGLE ROSE. Scarlet. White. Yellow, and

Orangfl. r>0 rents per ddz.; $;t,O0 per

101); $L'.">.00 per 10(1(1.
SING.ES IN CHOICEST MIXTURE, 40c. per

doz.; .fL'..'(l jier Km; f L'O per 1 000.
DOUBLE ROSE. Scarlet. While, and Yellow,

T.'k'. per diiz. ; ff, a loo ; S.->(la lOOO.
DOUBLES IN CHOICEST MIXTURE. COc per

rioz.: *."i.(IO per 100; Ifl.", per 10(1(1.
GLOXINIA CRASSIF0LI4 GRANDIFLORA,

.''lOc.per doz.; ?1 a 100; *3(l a 1000.

FANCY LEAVED CALADIUMS, :W choice varieties, $
per doz. : .«15.00 per lOO.

HENRT A. DREER, m chestnut st. Philadelphia.

ICentlOD the Floiiats* Ezchanff« wban writing.

SPECIIL SEED UNO iLBOFFEe

100 1000
Frcesia Bulbs, 1^ to M iQ- iQdlam.. $0.65 $5.00

45 3.50

9.50 90.00
6.50 60.00

; Id. In dlam
CaHa fiulbB, dry Call, grown doz.

Mam., 2 In. and over In dlam $1.40

Extra 8lze, 1}^ to IH Id. Id dlam. . 1.00

First size, IW to IJ^tn. Id dlam.. 70 5.00 45.00

SecoDd Bize. 1 to IM In- In dlam.. 60 4.50 40.00
Fresh Seed, giant flowered ('yclaiiieii, 6 colors and

mixed, etic. per KtO seeds; $4.5i) per lOOO seeds.
Drnc^eenn Indivimn, J3.0uperlb.; 20c. a 1000 seedi.'
(Jrevillea RobiiHtn. $3.50 per lb.; 40ctB. per oz.
For prices of Pansy and other Florists seeds, send for

wholesale price Hat.

N. Y. MARKET GARDENERS' ASS'N,
281 SIXTH AVENUE. (P. 0. Box 2341), NEW YORK.
Mentinn the Florists' Exchange when writing.

ALM

Cf A FRESH

QZ^^^ ON HAND

100 1000 3000
Coco.s Weddelinun... .11.00 »8.no ».s.50
Kentia Belmorenna . 1.00 6.S0 17 50
Lntania Biirbonioii... .50 2.50 6.50
Asparngus PInniosus

Nanus 1.25 10.00

Drnea;na Indlviaa per oz.. 50 cts

J. L SCHILLER, 404 E. 34th St. Kew Yorlc.

Mention the FloristB' Exchange when writing.
.... THE FIRM ....

H. ZIJP & CO.

Bulb Growers and Nurserymen,

NITQEEST, HOLLAND,

Her(3by notify the American trade tlutt
their representative, Mr. H. Zijp, has
arrived at New York. All mail matter
forthem till May 7th should be addressed
to Messrs. Knauth, Nachod & Kiihne,
New York.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

FBESP Pgipi SEEDS

Kentia Forsteriaiia

Per rase of 400O ISIT.50
Per Tin uf 2000, 9.00

SPIR^SA^ COMPACTA

Per 100, «4.00

spir^«:a palmata.

Par 100, 85.00

Catalogue of Roses for Spring delivery now
ready.

C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer,

193 Greenwich Street. New York

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

March 4, 1899.

The F=l.ortsts' ExcHnisce.

217

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FICUS ELASTICA BELGICA

Fine stock, well leaved Irom pot up. 18 In. high. $4.00 per doz : $30.00 per 100.

LATANIA BORBONICA PALMS.

f 6.10 per 11-10, if50.% per KM);

, f3.''0 per Ill0.it;5.il0 per 1000; 3 in., $4.i<i per im, J:>5 lO per li«l'; 3,4 lo
4 in., ^s.'H) per 100, $^0,00 per looo.

SWORD FERNS

.Nki-ukulkpis Kxaltata, $3.00 antl *4.o0 jier lOo.

I OBUATA< ILMPA' TA, ^I, f'j IID'I ^10 per lOU.

NEPIU'.OLKPIS EOSTO.MKNSIS. $4,00 flud fs 00 a Uio.
i:xALTATA I'luTiNATA, 1^3.00 and i5.iv a 10<'.

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. per 100, ?i;.50 *
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« McCRECOR BROS., Springfield, Ohio, t
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Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltipg.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS ^l^e young stock, 2>i ^In.. guod^^vanetles tor cutflowers.
FU CHSIAS Soft wooded, double and single, best varieties, 2J^ inch pots, (2.00 per 100.
ROSES Cold groi\Ti, 2h Inch pots, J2.50 per 100. C*-Send for List.

MISCELLANEOUS.

Viiriesntetl AMy!>iiiii |-er 100, $2. Ml

Aae raluiii, 4 vais " :i,i>0

/»> <;<>l<l<>ii I.eiiiooTyiuc " 3.uU

/(> l.ioiisTail '• 3.UU

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FcverfeM'

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I>i-ueii-iia Jndivii^a

(■i-evilleiL Kobiisiu...
i>lexicau Priiiiruses .

Our new ciitalogue for is'.iD will be mailed upon apjilication. Correspondence soliciled.

BROS., Springfield, Ohio.

SEED TePDE REFOBT

Points and information from seedsmen, andall
interested in this col umn, solicited. Address
Editor Seed Trade, care of Florists' Ex-
change, P. 0. Box 1697, New York.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION

E. B. CLAKK.Milford, Conn. .President; Jos.
A. BoLGiANO, Baltimore, I-'irst Vice-President,
Albert McCullouoh, Cincinnati, Second
Vice-President; .S. F. Willard, Wethersfield,
Conn , Secretary and Treasurer.

New York,— Amoug the vanguard of
tlie Hollaud bulb meu to arrive in this
city are H. J. (ioeiuans and H. P. Hua-
enholtz, both of whom represent K. J.
Kuyli, of Hillegom. They will be in
America till the middle of May, their ad-
dress being in care of J. TerKuile, 3y
Broadway, this city.

The Co.x Seed Company, who last
fall opened a New York depot at :i4
Gausevoort street, are huding it a great
advantage to be dehuitely located in the
East. Mr. Win. Cox, president of the
company, is managing the New York
branch. The business is strictly whole-
sale and mostly in California seeds
grown under the lirm's own supervision.
Atthet'ian Francisco warehouse a gen-
eral line is carried, but here the stock is
limited to specialties in onion, lettuce,
ceki-y and carrot iu vegetable seeds and
miscellaneous flower seeds.

Chicas & Boddingtou Co. have secured
the exclusive agency for Messrs. I'jdward
I'ynaert-Van Ueert of Ghent, ISelgium.
On Tuesday last this firm received a
consignment of 50, OOU seeds of Aspara-
gus Sprengeri.

Frankfort, Ky., Feb. 20. — Commis-
sioner of Agriculture Moore has let the
contract for the annual distribution of
seeds to \V. .\. Burpee, of I'hiladelphia.
The contract amounts to a total of
about <f 10,000.— io»;«n7/e VoHt.

Fort Madistjn, la. — On February 21
Hre occurred iu the seed store of Voight
Sons, doing considerable damage. The
firm carried at the time a stock amount-
ing to something overtwo thousand dol-
lars and was insured for f 1,500.

The seed dealers of Fairbault, Mlun.,
report that mail Irom Texas and other
Southern States shows that nearly all
the early vegetable crop is killed.

In an interview with the Hon. John T.
Eesary, Commissioner of Agriculture for
Tennessee, thatgentlenian is reported to
have made the following statement :
"The Department of Agriculture at
Washington has iustructed me to ap-
point some correspondents in this state
who will make purchases of seeds at the
expense of theUnited States Department
of Agriculture and to assist in discover-
ing and exjioslng any seed dealers who
maybe selling seeds that are impure and
Injurious to the agricultural interests of
the state."

European Notes.

Judging by the cablegrams from New
York, the weather which should have
given Europe a Winter worthy of the
name has been iutercepted somewhere
nearthe elevated ofiices of The Florists'
Exchange. In the meantime atmospher-
ic conditions with us continue to be ex-
tremely mild.

Already the growers of Roman hya-
cinths are anticipating aplentifulsupply
and advance offers are now being made
on very advantageous terms to the buy-
ers; narcissi are a shade firmer at pres-
ent, but will probably drop later, and
lilium candiduni are offered cautiously
at higher flgures than last year.

Those of your readers who are inter-
ested in the culture of rutabagas and
turnips may be glad to know that what
is at any rate a partial remedy for the
disease known as "finger and toe" has.
been found in ground lime. Some exper.
imeuts were conducted in Devoushirelast
season in a Held which had a bad reputa-
tion for this disease. Five plots of land
were dressed with (juick lime at the rate
of one ton to the acre three months be-
fore the sowing of the crop, aud another
dressing at the same rate was applied
five weeks before the crop was put iu.
Each of the plots was manured different-
ly; that dressed with basic sl.'ig alone
gave the best yield, while the plot
dressed witli farmyard manure alone
gave less than half of any of the others.
While no plot was entiieiy free from in-
fection there were fewer ti aces of it in
the plots treated with lime, while the
crop produced was four or five tons
greater.

The uew primulas referred to in last
week's notes were staged before the com-
mittee of the Royal Horticultural Society
as 1». Gigantic Scarlet and P. Stellata,
Veitch's hybrids. A very similar and
eiiually good pure white variety of the
latter, with darker stems auti leaves,
was shown underthe name of Mrs. K. W.
Cannell. Neither gained any award, al-
though both certainly deserved some
recognition at the hands of the commit-
tee. .\ gigantic blue and a doublemaiive
th.at were perfect iu every way were also
passed over.

In market seeds the principal features
are a further rise in the prices of rape
and mustard and a brisk in<|Uiry for flue
samples of red clover. Medium and poor
samples cannot be moved at any price.
Grasses, with the exception of a few
choice parcels of perennial rye, are a
drug. The same is true of bird seedsaud
such articles as haricot beans and di-y
boiling peas. European Skeds. "

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Sweet Peas*

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Growers of Onion, Lettuce, Carrot, Sweet
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GLADIOLUS BULBS

M.AHIE LEMOINE, s;7.e No. 1. 75 cts. per IflO.
%kM per lOUll; size No. 2, 6 lets, per 100, $3.5(1
per 1(00. Marie Lemoine Bidbiets, sbould
mostly bloom the first year, 60 cts. per inOO;
500'Jand over, 60ct,=. per 1000. Ciish with order

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CATALOGUES RECEIVED.

M. Crawford. Cuyahoera Falls. Ohio.—
Cutiilogue of Strawberry Plants aud Glarlic-
liis Bulbs.

Elizabeth Nursery Co.. Elizabeth. N, J.—
Abridged Catalogue of Nursery Stock, with
Novelties.

JnHN D, IMLAY, Zanesville, O.— Catalogui.'
of Flower aud Vegetable Seeds, Plnntst'te..
Illustrated.

RoNSTON, Sektan & Co., St. Remv-de-
Provence, France. Catalogue of Seeds,
Plaottt, etc.

Mi/.zY Bkothebk. Patereon. N. J.— Illus-
trated Catalogue of Flower and Vegetable
Seeds, Iiupleinents. etc.

Sutton & Sonr, Reading, Eng. — Handsome
Catalogue of A'egetables and Flower Seeds,
etc. Profusely illustrated.

Nathan Smith it Son. Adrian Mich —Il-
lustrated t'atalogue of ('hrysantheniuais.
with full lists of all the novelties.

W. Atlee Bukpee & Co.. Philadelplii.-i.—
Whnlesaie Seed Catalogue. illnstr;itt'd fur,
niiirket gardeners, florists and others.

(iEORr;K Atkinson. Orange, N. J. — Illus-
trated Catalogue of Chrysanthemums, Can-
nos, Begoniaf^, with full list of novelties

E. E. BUKWELL, New Haven, Conn.—
Price. List of Select Vegetable Seeds. Bur-
well's X-tra Flat Dutch Cabbage, a specialty

John Green, No- folk Nursery, Derehara,
Eng.— General Catalogue of Seeds, Plants,
etc., also a complete catalogue of Dahlias,
with list of novelties.

The Goulds MANiiFAfTURiNt: Company.
Seneca Falls, N. Y. -^Catalogues of Spray
Puraps. with much valuable inforniatiou oh
the subject of spraying.

Chestnut Hill Nurseries.— Montclair,
N. J., J. C. Williams, proprietor. Illustrated
Catalogue of Fruit and Ornamental Trees,
Garden Plants, Flowering Shrubs, etc.

SoiTHERN Plants forSouthern Homes.—
C.italdgue of the Evergreen Lodge Flower
G.irden, Clarksvllle, Teun. — Also cultural
notes on Chrysanthemumsfor use of amateur
cultivators.

James Veitch & Sons, Chelsea, Eng.~
Illustrated Catalogue of Seeds, etc. A hand-
some book, profusely illustrated, and con-
taining colored representations of several
of the firm's specialties.

Jacob WEZELENBunir, SasHenheim, Hol-
land.— Catalogue of Bulbs, Flower roots and
Nursery Stock. A novelty of this lirm, said
to possess Sf ecial merit, is Glyceria specta-
bilis fol. var.,good for decorative purposes,
as a window, conservatory and aquatic
subject.

Shady Hill Nursery Company, Boston.
Muss —Catalogue of Trees, Shrubs. Ever-
greens aud Herbiiceous Plants. A very com-
plete pamplet. fully Illustrated. Also Sum-
mary of Desirable Novelties, as well as the
best* among older tested varieties of the
firm's specialties.

Peacock's Dahlias

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New Carnations. Kew Chrysanthemums.

Send for our new illustrated descriptive
catalogue (now in printer's hands) before
placing your orders elsewhere.

Correspondence solicited.

W. P. PEACOCK, - - Atco, N.J.

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DAHLIAS

strong, flekl grown roots. |S.(X1 per 100, Aesorted In
10 or mure varieties, each plant labelled with name and
color printed on wooden liiht-ls and wiretl fast. Ttie
most ci-nvenlent way to Iiave Llieni for retallnif*.

Descriptivi- catiilnguc and whole^sale trade list of
ornanu-ntal nursery stock sent to tliose In the tratie.

SAMUEL G, MOON, '^IL.'r' Morrisvi.le, Pa.

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TRY RICE'S SEEDS

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Write for our '99 Calendar and Trade Catalogue.

JEROME B. RICE & CO.,

CAMBRIDGE VALLEY SEED GARDENS.

Cambridge, N. V.

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EVERY GROWER OF FLOWERS

Should try Armstrong'rt New

EverDioofflino SiQOie Tudefose.

Certlflcate of Merit troiti S. \. F. and O. H..
and Shaw Gol<l Medal for a new plant of
merit. *5.00 per 100.

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RAWSON'S

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Are now well Itnnwn to some FLOrtl.ST.s, we
want ihem l4nown toall FLOKl.sTS. Special
price list sent on application .

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218

The Florists' Exchttnge.

The Science and Practice of Gar-
dening;.

Bead hy Patrick O'Mara, nj Peter Hendemm A
Co t berotc the Lenox, Mtttm., Hurticultuial
Society.

In these days, and for some time past,
we hear a great deal about the science
of gardening, the scientist, so-called, is
coming to the front, and the practical
man is being shoved to the rear in pop-
ular estimation of the real merit and
value of each to the profession, or
trade, if you will. In the horticultural
press, in papers read before horticu'-
tural bodies, in discussions following
■ these, we hear a freer use of scientific
terms, an elaborated phraseology of
technical names for old subjects, and
the wider the vocabulary the more
scientific the author is elected to be. It
may be well questioned whether this
is real or apparent advancement,
whether in an effort to master purely
theoretical problems, the practical ones
are ignored or only partly proved and
left undeveloped. Strange, as it may
seem, the rising tide of dilettantism in
gardening matters has carried along
some of our most practical men, not,
however, to an abandonment of their
hard-earned and valuable practical
knowledge, but they have advocated a
change of base, so to speak, from the
practical to the theoretical. Let me
quote from the address of the President
of the S. A. F. at Washington in 1892:
"I wish now, fellow members, to call
your attention to two urgent needs of
our profession, felt for years by every
florist in the country, and which it is
in the province of this Society, if not
to supply, at least to agitate until agi-
tation shall culminate in realization. I
refer, first, to the need of a college
where a scientific training, combined
with a general business education, can
be had for our young florists; second,
to the need of an experimental station
to which florists can refer the vexed
questions that constantly arise in the
practice of their profession. . . . As
a rule, we have grown solely in prac-
tice, with no knowledge of the scientific
possibilities of plant cultivation. Such
an institution would be of untold value
to our profession. It would be the or-
ganized centre of investigation and
training, and the impetus it would
thereby give to making discoveries and
to disseminating the knowledge of
plant life, would establish floriculture
as a science as well as a trade." This
was from a man who was eminently
practical and successful in the practice
of floriculture.

Again and again views similar to the
above have been promulgated at the
Society's annual meetings. At Provi-
dence in 1897, Mr. F. W. Rane, of the
Agricultural College, Durham, N. H.,
in a paper entitled "The Florist as Sci-
entist versus Artisan," has this to say:
"A scientific florist is simply a man who
has a knowledge of the elementary sci-
ences, such as botany, which may be
divided into systematic, economic and
physiological botany; chemistry of
plant growth; soil physics; geology;
entomology, or the classification and
study of insects and how to combat
them; micology, or the study of plant
diseases, their remedy, etc."

At the Pittsburgh Convention in 1895,
in a paper on Horticultural Education,
the author, Mr. Chas. J. Dawson, en-
larged upon the necessity for establish-
ing a National School of Horticulture,
where all branches would be taught,
and repeatedly alluded to the excellence
of the Kevv Gardens in England. He
also observed that "we have plenty of
men who can grow a rose, carnation,
violet, etc., to perfection; but outside of
their specialty, where are they? Com-
paratively in the dark."

These opinions are cited at some
length, because they were delivered be-
fore the most practical body of horti-
culturists in the country. It is unneces-
sary to quote from the various papers
read by professors before horticultural
societies and gardeners' and florists'
clubs; they have, no doubt, been read
by you; they are all ultra-scientlflc and
excellent In their way. But I cannot
refrain from quoting from one excellent
paper, recently read before the Massa-
chusetts Horticultural Society, as fol-
lows: "The prevention of the environ-
mental diseases of plants will consist
in the one case, as in the other, largely
in the control of parasites and the
study of proper atmospheric or other
environmental conditions, such as food
and drink. It must consist in the pro-

motion of cleanness, in the provision of
a water supply free from infectious
material, in the use of clean and whole-
some utensils in the abatement of dust
and the avoidance of infection from all
sources. . . . The greatest imme-
diate improvement, therefore, in the
control of the activities of pa-vasitio
fungi is likely to be along those lines
where the greatest progress has already
been made in animal sanitation, name-
ly, in the control and improvement of
the environment, and the establishment
of a veritable hygiene or sanitary sci-
ence for plant life. Whether this will
go so far as to lead to the re-enforce-
ment of the organism by the anti-toxins
which shall neutralize the poisonous
effects of the toxins produced by para-
sitic fungi, or other enemies of plant
life, remains to be seen, but is by no
means impossible."

WHAT SCIENCE IS.

Now, let us consider what science
really is. More confusions result from
a misunderstanding of terms than from
any other cause. Webster says; Sci-
ence is — 1st, knowledge, penetrating
and comprehensive, information, skill,
expertness, and the like. 2d— The com-
prehension and understanding of truth
or facts; investigation of truth for its
own sake; pursuit of pure knowledge.
3d— Truth as ascertained, that which is
known. 4th — Hence, specifically,

knowledge duly arranged and referred
to general truths and principles on
which it is founded, and from which ills
derived; a branch of learning consid-
ered as having a certain completeness;
philosophical knowledge; profound
knowledge, complete knowledge, true
knowledge." Another authority says:
"Science is a complement of cognitions,
having, in point of form, the character
of logical perfection, and in point of
matter, the character of real truth."
Then, science is divided into two
parts, viz., applied science and pure
science. Applied science is defined
as a knowledge of facts, events, or phe-
nomena, as explained, accounted for,
or produced by means of powers, causes
or laws. Pure science is defined as the
knowledge of these powers, causes, or
laws, considered apart, as pure from all
applications. Considered then in its
tersest and primal definition, the more
practical a man is, the more scientific
he becomes, viewed from the standpoint
of usefulness or applied science. And
let me say right here, that a man in
business for himself, or working for
another, depending upon the success
of his crop for his livelihood, no
matter whether it be flowers, fruits,
vegetables, grain or grass, must con-
fine himself as closely as possible to
purely practical lines, or applied sci-
ence, if he will succeed. It is much
better for him to leave pure science
to those who have time to pursue
theories and evolve complex conclu-
sions, who are supplied with funds for
that purpose, and who find as much,
nay more, to interest them in the sickly
specimen than the healthy one.

PRACTICE VERSUS THEORY.

Now, I do not desire to be misunder-
stood as advocating the entire aban-
donment of pure science, or theory, in
practical operation; far from it. It is
well known and freely admitted that
the man with the greatest reasoning
powers, the one who can reason closest
from cause to effect, and from effect to
cause, must, and will, achieve greater
success in horticulture than the one
who does not so reason, or who may be
incapable of it. What I do wish to im-
press upon you is that the plants under
your care constitute the best field for
study, and that it is by close attention
to these, and noting well the lessons
hourly being placed before eyes that
should be observant, that success can
be achieved. There is a lesson in every
falling leaf. In every opening flower, in
every healthy plant, and in every sick-
ly one. The causes that produce effects
are subtle and must be studied to ar-
rive at true conclusions. They cannot
be found always in books; they cannot
be found always in the experience of
neighbors; the results are produced by
environment; they are, therefore, to a
great extent, purely local. It does not
require that one should know all the
ologles connected with horticulture, to
study closely the lessons alluded to
above; in fact. It Is a grave mistake to
insist upon the acquiring of them be-
fore entering upon a practical career.
Theory should be founded upon prac-
tice, not practice upon theory.

Among the many practical men who
achieved success in horticulture in this
country, no one, perhaps, was better
qualified to give an opinion on this than
Peter Henderson. In answer to a ques-
tion as to the value, in his opinion, of
agricultural colleges as training schools
in the branches of farming and garden-
ing, he replied: "I am afraid my
opinion is too pronounced on this sub-
ject to be agreeable to the directors of
some of these institutions. That they
might be made the very best medium
for such a purpose I have not the least
doubt, if the directors would only be
convinced that the superintendents, to
be successful, must have an actual,
practical working experience, varied
and extended enough to make them
masters of the subject. The great
trouble is that they fritter away the
time of the students on abstnise and
practically useless theoretical studies,
wasting time in attempting to get at
the often doubtful causes for the at-
tainment of important results in the so-
called science of agriculture; which,
after all, with all the help of Liebig and
other such men, is almost entirely ig-
nored by the farmers and gardeners
who are the kings in these industries,
both in Europe and America." Further
on he said; "The longer I live, the less
I believe in the value attached to the
so-called science of agriculture. I be-
lieve that a fairly educated youth
would have far better chances for suc-
cess in life it the four or six years spent
under the different professors of an
agricultural college (as they are gener-
ally conducted) were spent in actual
work of ten hours a day in a well-con-
ducted farm or garden. The work
might not be so pleasant, and his man-
ners might not have the polish that
friction with scholastic minds might
give, but he would be better fitted for
the battle of life." This was the care-
fully formed opinion of a thoroughly
practical and successful gardener and
florist, and I recommend it to the care-
ful consideration of the gentlemen who
keep urging the necessity of a purely
scientific education as a preliminary to
successful practice.

SOURCES OP KNOWLEDGE.

Now, let us suppose that a young
man is hungering for a theoretical
knowledge of horticulture and cannot
go to a school where it is taught. Is he
therefore debarred from acquiring it?
By no means. If he resides near any
of the great cities, he can have access
to free libraries where books on the
subject can be obtained, covering every
branch, both animal and vegetable.
Should he be so situated that these are
not available, he may acquire them by
purchase, or perhaps borrow from some
more fortunate individual who may
possess them. And there are plenty of
them to satisfy the most inordinate
thirst for knowledge. They deal with
all branches. A modest catalogue will
contain about three hundred books, bo-
tanical, scientific and practical. It is
somewhat surprising that with all the
literature on horticulture at the dis-
posal of the public, how little they
know about it. It Is safe to say, too,
that there are more who can discuss
the origin of species, who can dissect a
flower and tell all its parts, who can
explain all about the flow of sap and
its chemical changes, than there are
those who can tell how many potatoes
it will take to plant an acre or give the
proper altitude for a "hill" of corn.

It is hardly within the scope of a
short paper to discuss horticulture as it
is taught in scientific books and
schools, but the roundabout way in
which the subject is handled, the In-
finity of practically useless details, the
abstruse problems learnedly and labor-
iously explored, all impress the practi-
cal man as a great waste of time. Even
the Squeers method of imparting know-
ledge seems better from a practical
standpoint. There is, for instance, a
book on the market called "The Soil,"
a learned volume of some eighty or
ninety thousand words; very interest-
ing, no doubt, and all as true as gospel,
at least we hope so; but I venture to
say that if two men of equal intelli-
gence, bent on becoming tillers of the
soil, were furnished, one with the above
book, and the other with the chapter
from "Gardening for Profit" on "Soil,
drainage and preparation," containing
about eighteen hundred words, the lat-
ter would be better equipped with the
knowledge he wanted than the first.

Manures are a fruitful theme for the
agricultural chemist, and many are the

books and treatises written on them.
He analyzes the soil and the crops
thereon, and finds them deficient in
certain ingredients which must be sup-
plied with a manure containing such,
hence we have manures for various
vegetables, with learned disquisitions
on nitrogen, phosphoric acid, potash,
fibre, cellulose, protein, etc., all of
which appeals with the usual force of
the unknown but plausible theory even
to practical men, and many are tempted
to follow them. I am reminded that
when a boy I was working in the green-
houses, and every nostrum was being
tried, always with the same result-
failure, as compared with promise — and
we returned to the old prescription of
good barnyard manure. One day one
of our old men said to our employer,
"Ah, sir, there's nothing to bate the
ould ding dong yet." I believed him
then, and subscribe to his sentiments
now. When the Bermuda lily disease
first manifested Itself, practical men
said at once that the land where they
were grown was overworked, and to
stop it was the remedy; but the desire
to grow figs on thistles by some necro-
mancy is latent in nearly every one,
and the agricultural chemist was ap-
pealed to. He found the deficiency, it
is to be supposed, but the remedies he
prescribed were apparently unavailing.
There is nothing connected with horti-
culture upon which even practicable
men are so gullable as in soil ingred-
ients. It is not long since a certain
article was launched upon a confiding
public; it came, like Svengali, "out of
the mysterious East," has a flavor of
the occult about it, the magician in
knickerbockers, with conjuring wand
like Vishnu, commanding a plant to
grow — and, of course, it grows. The
science of magic is yet potent, at least
it seems to be in horticulture.

IS A SCHOOL FOR GARDENERS NECESSARY?

And now, let us consider briefly
whether, from the practical standpoint,
if a school for gardeners or florists,
such an institution as has been de-
manded and recommended by the gen-
tlemen whom I quoted in the opening
of this paper, would fill that "long-felt
want," so touchingly described by them
and many others. Kew is held up be-
fore our eyes constantly as the model
toward which we must move. Institu-
tions make men, and if Kew was in-
tended to make practical gardeners and
florists — which I doubt — it has, to all
appearances, failed in its mission. I do
not know how many Kew graduates we
have in this country, but I do know
dozens, hundreds of successful florists
and gardeners who were never in Kew
or any other institution of a like char-
acter. I know, too, that this is also
true of Great Britain. In my daily
routine for years past, I have been
brought into contact with hundreds of
gardeners and florists from Great Brit-
ain, and the universal opinion is that
a young man from Kew seeking em-
ployment is looked upon with suspicion,
bordering upon contempt, by practical
horticulturists. I wrote to a man prom-
inent in the trade for his opinion on
this point, and received the following
answer: "I was brought up in an at-
mosphere which favored the idea that
Kew graduates were more scientific, or
rather theoretic, than practical. I do
not know from my own knowledge, or
from hearsay, either, of a Kew graduate
who is prominent among the florists,
nurserymen or gardeners of Great Brit-
ain. I have been accused of being a
Kewite myself since I came to America,
though I never ventured to ask why the
accusation was made, but passed it off
in a quiet denial without going into
particulars, not knowing whether it
was Intended as sarcasm or what."
This speaks volumes coming from a
man who is a successful grower and
business man, and it is offered for the
careful consideration of the men who
are continually urging the establish-
ment of a similar school here for the
purpose of developing practical gi-ow-
ers.

I know plenty of successful florists,
who, when their sons reach the age
when they are to be prepared for the
battle of life, send them to other flor-
ists to learn floriculture; they never
dream of sending them anywhere else
for that purpose. No, my friends, I
cannot believe that "the two urgent
needs of our profession, felt for years
by every florist in the country," are "a
college where a scientific training, com-
bined with g. business education, and

March 4, 1899.

The Florists* Exchange.

219

an experimental station to which flor-
ists can refer the vexed questions that
constantly arise in the practice oi their
profession." If there is any urgent
need, it is to cultivate more and more
our own powers of observation, to cul-
tivate self-reliance and be prepared
from our personal experience to grapple
with the problems that constantly
arise, never ignoring advice froni any
quarter, least of all from the experi-
ment station, but making sure that
it is fitted to the occasion before using
it. It is safe to say that the greatest
advances in the useful sciences have
been made by practical men, the old
adage that "necessity is the mother of
invention," holds true to-day as it did
one thousand centuries ago, when man
was being slowly evolved from a cave-
dweller.

In one of the papers on higher educa-
tion read before the S. A. F., the ques-
tion was asked, "What can a boy learn
who is kept all summer weeding?" If
he is worth hia salt, he will learn much
more useful knowledge than the ques-
tioner seemed to think. Some of the
most valuable lessons most of us have
learned were taught while we were on
our knees close to Mother Earth, les-
sons that cannot be imparted in a
schoolroom by precept alone. Place a
practical gardener and a professor in
a greenhouse, with nothing to do but
discuss some of the problems presented
by the occasion, and if there are any
weeds in sight, the practical man will
pull them out mechanically, the pro-
fessor will keep his hands in his pock-
ets, unless he uses them to gesticulate.
This little test never fails to mark the
difference between the two schools. I
deny that the better grade of our gar-
deners and florists are "ignorant of the
correlative laws that govern plant de-
mand and soil supply." They may not
be able to explain their knowledge in
words of three syllables, but they grow
good crops, better by far than are
grown in botanic gardens and experi-
ment stations, and thaj;, after all,
should be the culminating test of sci-
ence. It is the application of knowledge
which marks advancement, not the
mere acquiring of it.

ERRONEOUS OPINIONS E.XPLODED.

Let us consider briefly the definition
of "The florist as scientist versus arti-
san," quoted earlier in this paper.
Summing up, the author said that "It
is as fundamental to the enlightened
understanding and due appreciaiion of
i florist, as it is for a doctor to have
a knowledge of the origin and uses of
the medicines which he prescribes for
his patients." I am somewhat at a
loss as to what is meant by "enlight-
ened understanding and due apprecia-
tion." If the florist was to take the
lecture platform, it would, perhaps, be
necessary for him to have all that
knowledge to make him "scientific," but
much of it would be dead weight in
practical growing, and the time lost in
acquiring it could be better employed
learning the useful branches.

To Mr. Dawson's observation that
"We have plenty of men who can grow
a rose, carnation, violet, etc., to perfec-
tion, but outside of their specialty
where are they?" I would say that the
men who can do these things to perfec-
tion are the backbone of the trade.
They are doing more for it, in my
opinion, man for man, than the pseudo-
professors, who can elaborate theories,
give Latin names tor things animate
and inanimate, but who are universal
failures in the practice of the profes-
sion. I would say, too, that the special-
ists are not so much "in the dark" on
the pure science of horticulture. I know
many of them who are botanists of no
mean standing, who know much of ge-
ology, who have a practical knowledge
of entomology and micology as ger-
mane to their business. They are good
citizens, they "owe not any man," and
can, consequently, "look the whole
world in the face." It is the practical
men, I believe, without any exception,
who have improved varieties both in
vegetables and flowers, and these are
the true advancement of the "science"
of gardening. It is the practical man
who has improved methods of culture,
who has developed greenhouse struc-
tures, who has devised implements, who
has made a market for his product,
who has met and conquered insect foes
and plant diseases. True, in the latter
field, he frequently takes a short cut
by destroying subject and parasite
alike. In this field he has obtained
more help than In any other from his

scientific co-worker; but even here he
has been to a certain extent hampered
by him. Take the carnation rust, for
instance. Nostrum after nostrum was
recommended for it, only to be dis-
carded as worthless, and now the best
cultivators ignore it altogether. The
microscope revealed the eel-worm, but
we were as successful in combating it
before as we are now. The San Jose
Scale is now to be left to one of its
natural foes, after all that "science"
had concocted for its destruction. Pre-
vention is the practical man's great
remedy.

The scientist tells us that it is "the
control and amelioration of the en-
vironment," he further adds "that the
next few years will witness iminense
progress in the field of preventive
medicine or vegetable sanitation for
plant diseases, that the prevention of
the environmental diseases of plants
will consist largely in the control of
parasites and the study of proper atmos-
pheric or other environmental condi-
tions, such as food and drink, etc."
Why, that is what the practical man is
constantly doing. In the greenhouse
where the conditions are largely under
his control, he is successful to a great
extent. Any practical man can tell the
moment he enters a greenhouse whether
the atmospheric conditions are favor-
able for the plants in it. He can also
tell at a glance whether cleanliness is
observed, and the practical man who
is interested in his work will not suffer
untidiness and uncleanliness. In that
respect he is up-to-date with the scien-
tist. He is also careful as to food and
drink for his plants, particularly the
latter, although he may occasionally
make mistakes in the former, if he pays
too much attention to the scientific
formulas issued in books and papers,
and the stimulants recommended by the
scientific manufacturers of fertilizers,
reinforced by the voluble agent who
makes his rounds periodically, and who,
after looking at the contents of the
greenhouse and garden, prescribes his
special manure as the thing just
needed. The practical man will do well
to wait patiently and investigate care-
fully before he goes largely into "anti-
toxins, which shall neutralize the pois-
onous eft'ects of the toxins produced by
parasitic fungi or other enemies of
plant life." Let the experiment sta-
tions try them well and be guided by
results. Most of us have heard of the
tree doctor, who went around boring
holes in trees and plugging them with
sulphur to destroy insects and fungi.
Presumably it was done on the anti-
toxin theory.

The influence of the scientist was felt
in the series of questions put to gar-
questions that only about ten per cent.
York parks. So scientific were the
questions that only about ten per cent
of the applicants were able to quality,
and yet, from personal knowledge, 1
know that many of the men rejected
were fully qualified to fill the position
they sought. I know also that they
would not be better qualified by being
able to answer the technical questions
put to them. The scientific man and
the practical one have each their own
orbit, and it is a mistake to try and
merge the two in one individual; they
are like oil and water, they won't
mix. Let each go his own way mutu-
ally supporting each other. It is a
mistake to suppose that the successful
fiorist and gardener must have a scien-
tific education as a basis for successful
culture. It is a mistake even to sup-
pose that only the intellectual man can
be a successful grower. It is true
he must be a man of intellect, but there
is a wide difference between the two.
There are many successful growers who
can barely read and write, and many an
intellectual man has entered the field
of practical culture and failed miser-
ably. Industry, close attention to de-
tail and intelligence that can compre-
hend present conditions are all that
are necessary to successful culture.
Peter Henderson, in writing on this
subject, said: "Although the tillers of
the soil will not, as a class, compare
in education with the mercantile men
of the city, it is a mistake to suppose
that this want of education is much of
a drawback; they may not as readily
comprehend theoretical or scientific
knowledge, but for that reason they
are more thoroughly practical."

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE OUR GREATEST
TEACHER.

There will always be hewers of wood
and drawers of water, and, after all.

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" •' Per 2000, 13.25 14.00

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" " Per 2000, 5 percent, less.

These are the true Hallock Btraln, carefully
j^raded, true to name, dried on racks, free
from rot, culls or over-grown " bloornere."

Our Spring "BOOK FOR FLORISTS," &i;'-^;rs'^^e5'J,^KiS!',,«C/e.f^'I."„*a":

tious, New Plants, Florists' Supplies, etc. Is worth baTing. ASK FOR IT.
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LILIES FOR EASTER?

Are You Short? Gome and See or Write McFadden.

EMERSON C. McFADDEN, Wholesale Florist & Seedsman,

ITnlted States Exotic iNnrseries, SHORT HILLS, N.J.

education only develops what nature
implanted in man. It is as yet impos-
sible to grow figs on thistles, or make
a thoroughbred racer out of a mule.
Nature has set her limitations, and
while there are many things as yet
undreamed of in our philosophy, yet a
clear understanding of her limitations
in plant growth and culture, a firm re-
liance on approved methods of culture
until displaced by those which well-
grounded reason and experience show
to be better, will prevent many a
serious mistake and heavy loss. Some
may rail at this and say it would re-
tard progress. All sustained progress,
however. Is slow, but sure. It is the
speculative theorist, ever trying to
bridge the abyssinal depths between the
feasible and the impossible, strewing
the way with the wrecks of his dis-
ordered fancy, who retards progress,
not the practical man, who slowly rea-
sons out causes and brings to bear upon
problems the weight of an oi'derly
mind, trained in the world's gi'eatest
school, industrial competition; under
the greatest master, practical working
experience.

A Costly Experiment.

A substance termed "Electric Worm
Eradicator," the alleged use of which,
according to a circular Issued by the
manufacturers, a New York firm of
agricultural nianutacturing chemists, is
"tor the instantaneous exteriniuation of
worms of every sort, caterpillars, files,
ants, spiders, mealy bugs and insects, on
trees, plants, shrubs, Howers, fruits and
vegetables in greenhouses, orchards,
fruit gardens, vineries, flower beds,
ferneries, lawns and walks, without
damage to the most delicate flower,
fern, grass or fruit," was recently given
a trial by Ferd. Boulon, of Sea Cliff, N.
Y., with somewhat disastrous results.
The "directions" prescribe that one gal-
lon of the substance is sulHcient to make
1 2U gallons of fiuid for use, by the addi-
tion of water." Mr. Boulon applied it at
the rate of a gallon of the Eradicator to
135 gallons of water, and succeeded in
killing his violet plants in !)0 feet of
greenhouse space; also carnations and
coleus. The foliage was destroyed com-
pletely, while the insects intended to be
slaughtered, remained unharmed. To
make matters worse, so far he has been
unable to obtain any satisfaction from
the manufacturers, who refused to
discuss the matter with our representa-
tive also.

Applications are now being sent In for
the position of assistant at the branch
of the New York Agricultural Experi-
ment Station at Jamaica, N. Y. The
civil service examinations of applicants
for this position will be held at Albany
early this month. The vacancy was
caused by the resignation of L. V. Hal-
lock, of Queens, who retired some weeks
ago, and Is now engaged in mercantile
business in Manhattan.

F. S. Sirrine, of the branch station, is
just completing a bulletin on the spray-
ing of cucumbers, which will soon appear
in print. Experiments are being prose-
cuted at Floral Park for the purpose of
discovering remedies for stem rot and
other diseases of carnations. So far, these
experiments have not reached definite
conclusions.

Stronu' roots with one or two eyea. The following va.
riellesacf l."5iierUKi; Austria, Florence Vaughan. (.'baa
HenderfioD, Paul M;irquant and Ked Leaved variety.
Abiitilon. PuchesadeMallkoIT.Kobt.Oeorge. Golden
ileece and Souv. de Bonn, flue plauta from 2 iuch pots,
?2 00 per 100. I,anlnnn, Harkett's PcrfecUon, Alba
I'erfecta and Michael Siiimldt. from 2 Inch pots. $2.00
per UK). lloDcvsiirkle, Golden Leaved, and Kuch*
wia, Flowered, fl 00 per WO. Sinila.x, 2 Inch pots,
»2.0l) per 100. Coleus, Rooted Cuttings, 75c. per 100.

Fairview Floral Co., Beatty,Ohio.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

cANNAs rTri:-.::

STRONG ROOTS,
SIO.OO per lOOO: «1.50 per 100.

A. W. SMITH, - AmerJcus, Ga.

Mention the Florists' EJxchange when writing.

H. 11. Berger & Co.

47 Barclay St.,
NEW YORK.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

SURPLUS STOCK

30,0C0 Peach, 4 to 6 feet. 30,000 Maples,
4 to 6 ftt't. 6000 Larch. 5 to 9 feet. 2000
American Arbor Vitro, 3 to 4 ft. Strawberry
PlaDts, Grapevines, etc., all prime stock,
will be sold low.

GOMSTOGK & LYOH, ^TcJSli""

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

OADMATinU double MARGUERITE, mixed,
l/HnnM I lUn trade pkt.. 15c.; dwf. mixed. 25c.

I»HL<»X DUri>lM4»M>l. dwarf mixed, 15c.

<:'AL.ENI)irLA, double vellow, oz..25c.

NASiTIIHTIUM. dwarf mixed, oz., lOc; lb.. $1.00.

STOCK, large Erfurt, double mixed, trade pkt., 25c.

ASTER, Pieony Perfection, mixed, trade pkt.,2(Jc.,
oz..tl5U; fomet. giant white. Comet selected, trade
pkt.. 25c., oz., $2.0U; Triumph mixed, Chrysanthemum-
flowered mixed, dwarf Victoria mixed.

PANSY Giant Mine. Pernet, pkt.,lOc.: CecIIe Havy,
pure white, pkt. 10c. ; Giant mixed, pkt.. 10c.

Trade List and Samples on application.

BEAULIEU, - Wood haven N. Y.

Mention the Florlste' Exchange when writing.

■% A I C ^^ Yellow and White Giant Paris,
U A lO T fr()m2!^in.read7for4 1n.^2.S0iil00.
KucIibIub, rooted cuttlrife, frtim aoll, as Elm
City, Snnwltrchen. Purple Prince and others. >'.50
per 100. BoUKBlnTlllen 4;:inbra. from Sin .60c.
per doz. Ivy Geraniums. 4 of the best colors,
from A Inch, $3.00 per 100. Chry«n ni henmniB,
from 2 inch, ae Phoe^^UB. Modeetn, Philadelphia.
V. Morel. M. Dean. Bonnaffon, Merry Monarch,
M. Whilldln. $2 50 perlOO. Rooted cuttioss : Yano-
ma. The Queen, Plnkand white Ivory. L. Canninsr.
II 50 per 100.

JOHN 6. EISELE.onri„'lt.Pliila., Pa.

Mention the Florista' Exchange when writing.

MUST HAVE ROOM!

C'lnerHrlas, In 4 Inch pots, ready for6 Inch,
In bud. at *'etB.

Vellow Paris Daisy, 4 inch. at Sets.

•• •• •* .Slnch.at 6ct8.

BeeonlnH, 6 varieties, In 2H to S In. pots, at .lets.

Arifllfry I'lanlSt in 8 inch pots, at 3ot8.

SaxirrnffR, 2^6 to 3 Inch pots at 3ot8.

SatlBfttction guaranteed. Cash with order.

Will exchange forKOod GERANIUMS.

JOHI^ 8. BL.OOM,Rles:e]8vllle,Pa

Mention the Florleta' Bxcbonee when writing.

220

Twe F^LORISTS' EXCHKNCe.

FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL

FOR ORCHARD AND GARDEN

Small Fruits, Crapes, Shrubs, Climbing Plants*

Roses, Evergreens, Hardy Plants, Pa-onies.

Liargest and cbolceiit collectloui lu America.

BEST NOVELTIES

Descriptive Illustrnted Catalo^^ue free.

ELLWANCER & BARRY.

MOUNT HOPE NURSERIES, Rochester, N. V.
Ftftr-ninth Tear.

• tins TH« VnnrlBU* VT«b&or* wh«B ^^UBV

Established in
1846.

THE GENEVA NURSERIES

ROSES, CLEMATIS, RHODODENDRONS.

Cut L. Bircli, Norway and Schwedleri Maples, Elms, Walnuts, Horse Chestnuts,
Lindoiis, JIaj;nolias, Carolina and Golden Poplars, Kvergreens, Ampelopsis
Veitcbiif Honeysuckles, Symphoricarpus, Splrasa Thunbergi and Van Houtte,
Wistarias, Syringas, Dablias, Pseoiiies

FRUIT TREES AND SMALL FRUITS.

^S~Illustrated Catalogue free. Correspondence solicited.

■W. cfc. T. SadlTH GO., C3-eix©T7-a,> Hr.'K'.

Mention thp FloriRta' Exchange when writing. ;

PYRUS JAPONICA

(BURNING BUSH.)

One of the most useful shrubs for speeimens and
hedges. We have a tremendous stock, excellent
plants and full value.

Small plants for growing on $3.00 per 100;
$25.00 per 1000.

Larger stock for hedge, 12 to 18 ins , branched,
|5.00 per 100 ; 18 to 24 ins., *7.50 per 100 ; 21 to 30 ins.,
heavy, $10.00 per 100; 21 to 36 ins., extra heavy,
$12. .50 per 100.

VPQnpKjHQ Wo still have plenty.
^— T\ D ^ IN n^9 See adv. in recent issues.

MICHEL PLANT AND BULB CO.,

Magnolia and Tower Grove Aves., St. Louis, Mo.

Mention the Florists' Eichanga when writing.

Now on Hand for Forcing through the Winter and for

EASTER 1899

Viburnum Opulus Sterilis.

Crimson Rambler, extra large plants.

Lily of the Valley. See page 210.

K fine lot of

WRITE FOR PRICES.-^
Rhododendrons, in all sizes. I Spiraea Van Houtteii.

Spirsa Japonica, Compacta Multiflora.
" Astilbe Floribunda.

Just Arrived,

TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS, fo separate colors
Also GLOXINIAS, special fine bulbs.

F. W. O. SCHMITZ Jersey City. N. J.

Mention the FloriBta' Kxchanse when wrltloar.

AZALEAS

FOR EASTER.

\V-' liayc a lartrc stock of all best
ciMuiii' Tvial vaiii'tirs in fine slifipe for
iiniiu-.lialc shipTiieiit. Will pack much
hi-ll.-c now tliaii later on wlicn the bud:-;

inii. Il'-iiuli crowns. $35 per 100; 12 to
i:;-i[irti cii.\vn><, $45 per 100; Ki to l")-iiicL
crowns, $55 per 100.

Asparagus Sprengeri, 2' ;-i'icli pots, $5;
3-incn pois. $H per 100 Aspara^u^
Plumosus, Ll'i-incli pots. $0 per 100.

CannaPre.sident Cleveland, the best o|
nil Mir' brii^'ht sciirl.-t carinas fur niassiiit:.
$10 per 100. Cannas-aii imm(_'nsc stoct^
of all the leading sorts, i^et us know
yonr wants and wo will quote yon
barKain prices. ^

Dahlias, ilim assorTment of up to'
(late vKrietloa, Btron^'uinlivided roots,
87 per 1 00 t $60 per 1000.
-Jlium Auratum, 7 lo'i inrli.-s. $4 per 100; 0 to 11 inclns. $0 per 100.
W Lily of the Valley, li.rlin pips, $10 per 1000. Case of 2S«(i for $23.

? ROSES-FIELD CROWN-STRONC TWO YEAR.

J Hybrid Perpetual in Icaditit' v.-irictics, $10 per 100. Crimbon Rambler, $15 per 100.
For New <ieranjums. Carnations, Chrysanttiemums, Etc., see our Florist's Price List.
t THE STORRS& HARRISON CO., - - PAINESVILLE, OHIO. ^

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlns.

West Beatrice, Neb. — .VIessre. J. A.
(iage and Henry Lascli will start a nur-
sery here.

Chester iSimmons, a nurseryman, of
Aurora, 111., is ill at his home; he is
threatened with pneumonia.

Myrobalan plum and .Uahaleb cherry
from Ussy, France, were among recent
importations of nursery stock reap-
praised and advanced in value by tlie
customs authorities at New York City.

The Minnesota State Horticultural So-
ciety, says the St. Paul Globe, has offered
a Jil.OOO prize for the production of a
seedling applej tree as hardy and prolific
as the Duchess, with fruit equal to the
Wealthy in size, quality and appearance,
and that will keep as well as the Malinda.

The Eastern .New York Horticultural
Society, at its meeting in Albany, N. Y.,
last week, elected the following officers
tor the ensuing year: President, .Tames
Wood, of Mt. Kisco; vice-president, W.
F. Taber, Poughkeepsie; secretary and
treasurer, E. C. Powell, Poughkeepsie.
A resolution was unanimously adopted,
requesting the Legislature to appropri-
ate $25,000 for a New York State horti-
cultual exhibitat the Paris exposition in
1900.

tinctive character about the plants o
one zone from those of another, forbid-
ding a harmonious mixture from the
two.

To come to the practical side of our
subject, the aim of the landscape gar-
dener must be to repeat nature, to ex-
tend her kingdom rather than transport
her to a foreign land among strange
people and in unaccustomed clothing.
One of the most common examples of
nature misplaced is the little, round
rockeries of ferns which are frequently
seen dumped neatly in the center of some
grass plot. In themselves, perhaps they
are worthy of their maker, but they are
as much in tasteand harmony with their
surroundings as a wild Indian would be
in a bail room. The only proper i)lace
for a rockery is where one might expect
to see stones cropping up out of the
ground, and the fertile crevices natur-
ally adopted by ferns, moss, etc.

In what comparison will you place the
famous old, stunted, maltreated ever-
greens which the .laoanese spend so much
labor on, with the graceful letinosporas
and pines in our own gardens? Perhaps
in the same light you would view a two-
headed man and one with normal bodily
possessions — the one is an oddity, curi-
ous and out of place, while the other is
natural and belonging to his surround-
ings in every sense.

A trumpet- vine shows to bestadvan-

f<sy^

Tomato Wonder of Italy.

C. W. Ward, (iueeus. N. Y.. made an ex-
hiliit of carnations which graced the
president's table, being afterwards pre-
sented to Governor Roosevelt. Goldring
Bros., .\Ibany, N. Y., had a nice exhibit
of Bride and Bridesmaid roses, also of
tulips.

Gardner & .Son, the nurserymen of
Osage, la., the senior of whom is presi-
dent of the State Horticultural Society,
are about to correspond with .Northern
Iowa people with a view of starting sev-
eral experiment stations throughout
that part of the State. These stations
are tor the purpose ot making a practical
test of the different varieties of fruits re-
cently introduced. They will be con-
ducted by the best farmers and fruit
growers and will be a great benefit as a
guide for future planting.

A bill which has passed the State Sen-
ate at .Springfield, III., and is now in a
house committee, is causing a good deal
of derision in this section, where the
nursery interest is a large one. The bill
provides that a corps of inspectors is to
be created to inspect nurseries, orchards
and gardens and determine whether or
not they are affected with the San Jose
scale or any other insect pest or plant
disease. The nurserymen declare that
this is a had bill, designed to make
places for politicians who do not know
a .San Jose scale Irom tumblebug.

Natural Eltecl.s in Garileiilng.—
Man's connection with nature must be
ot the persuasive kind and not dominant.
We can pave the way for a creation of
new varieties by the art ot polleuation ;
but we have no hand in the actual crea-
tion. We may place a plant in a certain
position, but its surroundings must l)e
congenial— it won't thrive simply at our
bidding. Nature permits a molding ot
her jiarts for the pleasure ot man just so
long as we conform to her laws.

One ot nature's laws relates to har-
mony, and it is one of the most impor-
tant factors in natural beauty. In the
natural coloring of (lowers, it i's imDossi-
ble to find two colors in one flower tliat
are not in hnimony. And so in general
vegetation there Is a more or less dis-

tage when allowed to clamber ui) and
hang over a stout pole, rather than if
stiffly trained to some particular form ;
an evergreen is shorn of its grace wh' n
trimmed " neatly " in true topiary form ;
trailing arbutus wouldn't look well in a
half-moon bed in the center of a front
lawn, but would— andotherwild flowers
too— off in a situation where one might
expect to see them.

Of course, there are many plants and
groups which may be placed where they
seem well suited to the surroundings, yet
which are really out of their element.
The examples tised are in a measure ex-
treme, though by no means uncommon —
strangely, very uncommon.

S. Mendelson Meehan.

THE HOIIELTIES.

Under this beading we will publish brief de-
scriptions and occasional illustrations of novel-
ties about to be introduced. Growers and
disseminators are requested to send us the
necessary particulars together with the cuts.
The introducers' descriptions will be used, and
this paper assumes no responsibility for the
statements made. We also reserve the right
of selection.

New Tomato, Wonder of Italy.—

Herb & Wulle. Naples. Italy, who are
introducing this novelty descrilje it as
follows:

"Anew tomato ot surprising produc-
.tivenesK ! The brilliant scarlet fruits are
plum-shaped, weighing ea. :'; ounce.
The fruits are borne in giant clusters of
from TM to 70 and even more, all united
to one fruit-stalk. Our illustrntion gives
but a faint idea of the multitude of the
well developed, beautiful scarlet-red
fruits. A single cluster reaches the
weight ot three pounds and over. The
idant grows high. The fruits are very
solid and of superb flavor, as excellent
for salad astor iiresorving. Green fruits,
harvested in the Autumn, will ripen per
fectly later."

March 4, 1899.

The F^lorists' Exchange.

221

OBITUARY.

James C. Bingfham.

James L'. Bingham, Horint and nursery-
man (jf Kuesell, K.v., died at liie home,
February 1(), aged 5<i years. Hisdeatli
was caused from stomach trouljle, from
whicli he had Ijeen a sufferer tor many
years. He had heen confined to the
house, and most of the time to his bed,
for the past four or five months. He
leaves a host of friends, both in the trade
and community. A wife, four sons and
four daughters mourn tiislosB. Deceased
was for several years postmaster of
Russell, superintendent of .Sunday school
for fourteen years, and a leader in the
Methodist church of that place.

Mr. Bingham was born in Athens Co.,
Ohio, October 4,184:2. He worked on the
farm and in the nursery and greenhouses
of VVm. D. Kelley, of Ironton, O., for
several years beforethe war. Heenlisted
for three years in the Volunteer Infantry
of the Union .\rmy. At the end of his
term he re-enlisted for three years or
during the war. He was engaged in
battles at Fort iJonelson, Pittsburg
Lauding, Siege of Corinth, Port (jibson.
Champion Hill, Siege of Vicksburg, Siege
of Jackson, Cariou Crow Bayou, .Sabine
Cross Roads, .Monett's Ferry, Suaggy
Point and others, and was honorably
discharged from the army at New
Orleans. In April, ISOU. He returned to
Ohio and worked for several years in the
greenhouses and nursery of Mr. \Vm.
McKellar, at Chillecothe, O. In 1870 he
returned to Ironton and had charge fif
greenhouses and nurser.y of Wni. D,
Kelley. until I87(j, when he moved to
Russell, Ky., on the Ohio river opposite
Ironton, O., where he established and
had since conducted successfully, a florist
and nurser3" busineps.

P. H. Thekkilpson.

W. R. Davison.

W. R. Davison, a successful violet
grower, late of Nyack, N. Y., died on
Friday, February 24, at the residence
of his brother-in-law, Drr F. L. R.
Tetamore, at Matteawan, N. Y. De-
ceased came from .\'ew York three
weeks ago, thinking perhaps a short
respite from business and a change of
scene would be benelicial to his
health; but it proved otherwise. After
being in .Vlatteawan a few days, and
showing no signs of improvement a
physician was called, and he pronounced
the attack a severe case of grip, which
finally developed into brain trouble
which ended in death.

Mr. Davison was born in Brooklyn,
.\. Y'., fifty-two years ago. His wife
was called from New Y'ork and attended
him through his sickness. He leavesone
sf)n. The interment took place in Fair-
view Conieterv. Mattel wan.

TREES. TREES

NOHWAT, Sttgab and Bilteb Maple, Norway
Spkdok and Arbok Vit.<b8. CorreBpondence boII-
clted before purchasing eleewhere. , . .

WM. J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N.J.

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STimWBEIlliY FLHHTS

Forty varieties, strnng healthy young plants
packed free of charge, to carry safely.

iSO.OOO I>inier Red Roepberry, very low.
All other small Fruit Plants, Vinep.etc.

Peach and other Fruit Treett of flratiuatilj
and low prices. For Price List send to
CHAS. BI^ACK, HiwbtSto-wn, B(. J.
Mention the norlate' ExchaJige when writing

Clearing Out Sale!

( Japonica . . $3.00 p.-r 100
SPIR/CAS .^ Compacta . 3.50 '
( Astilboides 4.50 "

CASH WITH ORDER

HULSEBOSCH BROS., ■ Englewood, N. J.

Mpntlon the Florlute' Exchange when writing.

THE WORD[ll SEGKEL PEIR

Beautiful, productive, dellelouB. No garden or
orchard should be without It.

Send for colored lithograph and circular.

Alao a general line of Nursery stock, Includlnn
Pear. Cherry, Plum, Quince, Peach. OrnameiitHi
Trees, Shrubs. Vines and Roses. Write for prices.

SYRACUSE NURSERIES,

SMITHS & POWELL CO., ■ - SYRACUSE, N. Y
Mention the Floriau* Bzctaange when writing.

VEGETABLE PLANTS

TO.MATO
CEl-ER Y

TEPPEIl
CABBAtiE

EGO
I.ETTLCE

And other vegetable plants now ready for
transplanting. Send for price list

R. VINCENT JR. & SON.

WHITE MARSH, MD.
Mention the Florlsti' Exchange when writing.

PE&GH AND PLUM TREES delTer'y'i'sW

ReHal)le and clean stock at low wholesale rates. All
desirable lemllDg varieties of PEACHES, old and
new. In fruiting orchards. Have the new Triuiiipli*
Greeusboro, and Siieed fruiting. Buds can be
Bopplled In season at, low rates.

Very large stock of FI^UM TREES, all on plum
roots, one and two years. Uuds can be supplied of
these also, either from nurseries or orchard trees. Have
all the leading Japanese varieties. Abundance, Bur-
bank, Cbabot, Satsunia, Wlllard and others; also the
new Red J iine and Wickson In good supply.

Usual supply also of Anparngui* Roott* to offer.

4LEX. PULLEH.Miif''"' Nurseries, Milforil, Dsl.

Mention the FlorlHU** ExchAnee when writlne

Trees, Shrubs,

Vines,
Hedge Plants.

Millions of them ; quality good. Prices

right. Trade list on application.

Personal inspection invited.

THEWM.H.MOONGO.IVIorrisville,Pa

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CLEMATIS

From 2^2 and 3 inch pots.

Per ino.
Lawsoniana and Ramona, lavender, JB 00
Henry, Mrs. Howard Wyse. white, G 00
Duchess of Edinburg, 'liniblii white, 7 00

Lord Neville, President and Gypsy

Queen, purpli' fi 00

Panlculata, small white r> 50

The plants quoteda hove are well established
with a tout or more of wood and are ready for
repotting into 5. inch pots.

JOHN WHZ, Rochester, N.Y.

Ill CutK-r ItiiilcUii};.

Mention the Florists' Exchange wben wiitlnjr

03k r3rk nUrSBri6S< stock ofreredlastHctly
llrttclass, voiinc. (Iran t-Tinvn and healthy, free from
scale or insect pests. IXW Cjirullna Poplar. 11-7 ft.; 2,(iOO
Carolina Poplar, ;i-IUfl-; 3,i LH) Carolina PopUr, lO-l'ift.;
2.(KXJ Norway Maple, 8-lUft ; i>,OWi Norway Maple, lU-l'J
ft.; 2,000 Silver Maple. S-'.t f t ; 1.000 Silver Maple, 10-12
ft; 1.000 Sliver Maple, 12 15 ft.; 100 Willow Solo-
monl. 6-8 ft.; 200 Catalpa Speclosa. 8-9 ft.; 100 Beech.
Purple. 3-5 ft.; KO Dogwood, white. -1-5 ft.; 100 KulaUa
CJraclllima clumps; 50 Wistaria. Cliineae Purple; S.OiiO
Arbor vltse. 12-18 In ; l.OOti Arbor Wise, 18-21 in.; 2,0WI
Arbor v it*. 2-3 ft.; 2.0*n) Arbor vltir, 3-1 ff; i.0<m) Ar-
bor vlta\4-5 ft.; 2.000 Arbor vita.'. 111-15 In.; l.OOi.i Nor-
way Spruce, 12-15 Id ; -M) Norway Spruce, 2-3 ft.; 51)0
Norway Spruce. 4-5 ft.; 200 Scotch Pine, 1^-2 ft.; 200
Austrian Pine, 1^-2 ft.; 2tHJ White Pine, 2-3 ft."; 50 Junl-
peris Slnfcnsis Argentea, 2-2|^ ft.: 50 Arbor vltae, Geo.
Peabody. golden, 15-18 In.; 25 Abies Douglasll, 2-2^ ft.;
13.U<ii Cflllfornia Privet. 2 years Address all coireBpon-
dencetoHI.F, TIUER, L*ntcliogue, Ij.I.,N. Y,

Mpntlon thp Florists' Exchange when writing

PZBLEII ipiGli!

w Flue shapely plants, full of buds, all the beat varieties,
10 to 12 In., J3.50 per doz. ; 14 to 16 In., IT.OO per doz.

piUPiro We have an In mense stock and can fill
rnilwICO all orders at once, very bushy plants.
transphiiited in cold houses, from the beet s ed to be
obtJiliied, composed as follows, Bugnot, CftSFler.Odier
and Trimardtau, 60 eta. perltKJ; $4.liO per lOOO.

UCDDmiC MAMMOTH, free from rust, 70 cts
VLnuLnao per lui; 1.5.00 per itViU.

S. A. Nutt, La Favorite, E. G. Hill,
Gen. Grant, and a flne deep pink, 2H
incb f 1.75 per 1(X1; 3 Inch, *2.5<iper 100.

Black Prince, rooted ca
UXi; 2H inch, $2.00 per 100.

NEW A(iERATli3I, cvtremely large-flowered,
$2.00 per lOti.

PAKQIHAU TIOI.ET KUNNERS, JO.IX)
per 1000.

Can All all the above without deUy.

WHITTON & SOXS, Wholesale Florists,

CITY AND GREEN STREETS, UTICA, N.Y.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when wrltlnc.

BARGAINS

NOVELTY!

NOVELTY !

ria

Foliis Variegalis.

A liarily oruamiMital plant, with loug
liue striped loaves, aciiiptod to garden,
window, conservatory or aquatic use.

Awarded five medals and certificates
in Europe.

Price, f. o. h. cars New Yorli, $15.00
jier dozen. Write for colored plate and
full desei'iption.

J. WEZELENBURG,

<'nr<- Kiiiiiitli, Nui-hod A Kuhiie,

13 William St., New York.

NOVELTY!

NOVELTY!

Mention the Florists' Erchanye when wrltlnt

SPRINGFIELD,
NEW JERSEY.

F. & F. NURSERIES

^r^owrrl'" TREES AND PLANTS m full assortment. Trade ^Cn^alogue

Mention the FlorlstB' E:xchfl.nge wben wrltlpg.

Finest lot of PEACH TREES in the country, free from borers, scale, yellows,
etc. Larffo stocks of Pear, Plum, Apple, Cherry, Apricot, Quince. Immense
supply of 5mall Fruits. Headquarters for

Ornamental Trees, Roses, Shrubs.

I Rxtra fine Int of Teas Weeping Mulberry, Kilmarnock, New American and

^VVisconsin Weeping Willows, Camperdown Elm and Cut Leaved Weeping

Birch. 44 greenbousus filled with Roses, Palms, Ficus, Geraniums, etc.

Correspondence and personal inspection solicited. Catalogue aud price list free. 4Iith year.

44 greenhouses. lOUU acres.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Box 501, Painesville, O.

VcBtfnt) th« IfnnrlBts" KT«hAnr» wh«r> wrltlnr

*♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦»♦<

lAZALEA INDICA ALBAl

5 ft. .'Uid Imshy

Genista Canariensis, t :i
Acacia Ariiiata,
Acacia Paradoxa,

I .'■. n,, liiilfstandanl.
4 and 5 ft., well formed.
4 and 5 ft., well fornieil.

The above are all in Hne shape tor Easter blooming. Well formed healthy plants.
Perfect for deuoral ions. Will bell at reasonable rates as i have a surplut*.

lOlt I'RICES. KTC, ADDItKSS

: ALBERT WOLTEMATE,

Germantown, Phila., Penna. «
>♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦*-»♦♦< ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦t

IN SHRUBBERY
& EVERGREENS

Flrst-claFP tranaplnntcd stork, teiiiittlni: in Icis. Send
for Suri'lii^; List. Honeysuckle, -i yciira, 3 cte.
E. S. PETERSON & SONS. - Montrose, N. Y.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Small
Fruits

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Grape Vines.......

Low pritei. DeseriptI** lUt rr««. Varletlei.

Extra flne stock CURRANTS, Gooseberries,
CAMPBELL'S EARLY Orape. Qriality extra,
Wuruited true. T. 6. ULUUAUU CO., Frcduula, >.T.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

CLEIvI JLXIS

In to best popular kinds, eltlier dormant or growing
tn pots. One, healthy, strong plants, Jiii.SO per do/,,;
f 2aU0 per \W.

Oowuiii:; Gooseberry, extra 2 year, JIO 00 per
1000; 1 year. |;6.(tii per HIOO.

H. I\ KoweH. »1.50perdoz.; $lu.00 per 100.

nionililv Kowes. splendid assortment, $1.00 per
doz ; 4 In. puts. J8.00 per too.

Pa-onies, 10 best vara., $1.25 per doz. ; $8.00 per lUO.

Sinilax, strong, $2.00 per 100.

F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, III.

M«^ntIon the Florists' Exchange wben writing.

THE WONOER OF THE IGE

NEW STRAWBERRY EARLY MAY Is absolutely
the earliest large Strawberry in exntenee. Immense
size, delicious flavor, lias produced lii.iXtO iiuarts to the
iicre, a good grower and exceedln;^ly ^ood shipper, the
buds form late In fall remain unaffected by all the frost.
No berry grower can afford to be witbout this famous
eurly berry, $1 50 per IHU ; $y 00 per IWl 500 at lOOO rale.

J. C. SCHMIDTi - Bristol, Pa.

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HARDY SHRUBS, TREES, VINES,

Evergreens and Perennials.

30,000 BERBERIS THUNBERGII, 2 years trans.

Tkadk List Kkadv.

T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass.

Mention tlie Florista' Exchange when writing.

100,000 PEACH TREES,
1,000 IRISH JUNIPER,
500 NORWAY SPRUCE,
500 AMERICAN ARBOR VIT/E,

10,000 NORWAY MAPLE, for lining
out in Nursery, from 2 to 5 ft.

C. L. L0N6SD0RF, Floradale, Pa.

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P. OUWERKERK

1123 Summit Ave , Jersey City, N. J.

Just received from

RHODODENDRONS,

SPIRO JAPONICA,

P/EONIES,

POT GROWN LItACS,

CLEMATIS and H. P.

PRICES

Mention the Florists'

our Holland Nurserlea

AZALEAS,

LILIUM SPECIOSUm'

BLEEDING HEART

HVDRANGEAINSORTS.

ROSES, in the best sorts.

MODERATE.
Exchange when writing.

Special Low Offers Of CHOICE STOCK

ROSES. Yellow Riimbler, 4.6 ft., cut back to 100

ii-2ii n »8.(o

pink and White liamblers 12.(0

Crimson Rambler 18.00

Penzance Hybrid Sweetbrlara, asBortment 10.00

" " " " standard shape 15.00

H. P'B, In var, borne grown. 2 yr; send for list. 10. CO

C LEilI ATIS. 2 yr.. large.flo'rlng sorts, In var. 18.00

1 year. Itirf^e-flowerlng sorts, In variety 10.00

Panlculata. 2 year. XXX 10.00

ASII'EI.OPSIS VEITCIIII-

2 year, XX per 1000. 160.00 7.00

Syear. XX.X per 10(«.l. »70 00 8.00

KIIDIJEOKIA, Golden Glow. per 1000. »30.00 4.00
A/.AI.EA »10I,l.IS, seedling plants, 15-25

buds 35.00

Grafted, separate colors. 12.25 buds 50.00

R H <»l>OD EN DBONS, hardy sorts, 18-21 In.,

well budded 50.00

Send for trade list of Roses, Flo werinc Shrubs,
Ornnmeutal Trees, Herbaceous Plants.
Siiial] Fruit Plants, Fruit Trees, Etc.

JACKSON & PERKINS COn'^N^el^^^r'^:

"Wholksalb Nubsbktmen.
J. AUSTIN SHAW, Ckicaeo, III.,

Wefltern Representative. 78 Wabash Ave.

Mention the FlorlatB* Exchange when writing.

222

The Florists' Excht^nge.

Insertion wUl be given in this column
to all communications free from animus,
but the oplniotis expressed do not neces
sarlly relieet our own.

Yellow Rambler Rose for Forcing:.

Editor Fiarists' Exchange.

In connection with our letter of Bome
days ago relative to the value of the Yel-
low Rambler rose for forcing, we beg to
send you under separate cover photo-
graph of one out of a large number of
plants which we have just had in blos-
som. We want to say incidentally that
this, and the other plants as well, were
forced primarily for propagating wood,
and as we wanted asstrong a growth of
young wood as possible, the plants were
trimmed back very closely. For that
reason they would not produce so con-
siderable a show of Howers as it more
wood had been left upon them, but we
think that the show of bloom under
these adverse circumstances is by no
means unattractive.

Jackso.n & Perkins Co.

Burpee's Bush Sweet Pea,

Editor Florists' Kxcbaa^e.

Referring to my critii^ue of *' Hurpee's
Bush .Sweet Pea," and Mr. Burpee's pro-
test, my relations to my clients who fur-
nish meseed for testing are of such a con-
fidential nature that I am not at liberty
to give my authority, or state how the
seed came Into my possession. 1 simply
grow what is sent me. However, I ask
all persons who read my article to con-
sider as null and void all my remarks
about " Burpee's Bush .Sweet Pea," as I
have always found Mr. Burpee the soul
of honor and absolutely reliable, and 1
will test the two varieties this season —
his from his own packets and mine from
seed saved from last year; and if I have
been Imposed upon ray ai»ology to Mr.
Burpee will be as full and public as my
article. I especially desire to state that
my resumS was written before 1 had seen
Mr. Burpee's claims for his novelty as
outlined In the Farm Annual.

Sa.m. a. Hamilton.

Chrysanthemum Blizzard.

Editor FJorlsta' Excbaage.

In answer to your letter I would say
that my chrysanthemum " Blizzard " Is a
perfect pure white Glory of the PaciBc,
and according to the description of " Polly
Rose" it must be the same. My stock
plants came from a firm in New Jersey.
I see by the ExcBA.NGE another party is
advertising a White Glory of the Pacific.
That is what I called mine until I saw
that advertisement In the Exchange.

I think that Glory of the Pacific is
quite Inclined to sport to white, as one
large grower wrote me he had a number
of white sports in a large bouse of them,
but neglected to mark them so was un-
certain about his stock. Not being in the
way of introducing new plants I did not
send any Howers to the committee of the
Chrysanthemum Society; could have
done so had I thought of it In time. I
presume the differences in the white
sports from Glory of the Paclflc will be
very slight. E. Holley.

Hudson, N. Y.

[The foregoing letter Is self-explana-
tory. In order to avoid confusion It
would be well If the Introducers of the
various white sports from Glory of the
Paclflc could agree upon the use of one
name only. — En].

Lilium Harrisii in Bermuda.

Editor FInristtC Excllauge.

I must thank Mr. Woods, also Mr. R.
W.Clucas for the way In which they have
spoken of my work and efforts lo bring
about a good and healthy condition of
the above Illy; also Mr. Henry, of Messrs.
Henry & Lee, for what he has done In
Bermuda to encourage the farmers and
growers to carry out the better methods
of cultivation and treatment recom-
mended by me.

I cannot say that I entirely agree with
Mr. Clucas when he says he can readily
detect a bulb that Is diseased from a
healthy one. I agree with what Mr.
Woods says. Last year all the bulbs in
Bermuda were more or less diseased.

some being in the first stages, and others
very bad. The latter, everyone like Mr.
Clucas could detect, but that would be
of no advantage. These bulbs In the
future will be put over the rocks into
the sea. One grower to my knowledge
last year put 14 cart loads Into the sea.
Now he hasn't a quarter that number in
barrow loads. Now, as to the bulbs in
the first stage of disease, Mr. Clucas
would set himself or some one else, a
task that no one could perform (taking
lust year asan example). I am convinced
tbatit would be an Impossible task, as
well as a useless one for this reason : all
the bulbs shipped last year had they
been properly treated, properly culti-
vated as to the condition of the soil and
the position they occupied, would have
produced good and healthy crops on the
Bermudian farms and 1 am sure if they
were similarly treated in the States, as
advised by Mr. Woods, the result would
have been also similar. The fault will
work Itself out here.

All the educated and largest farmers
are operating their farms In a quite up-
to-date method, and the beneficial result

Yellow Rambler as a Fopcing Rose.

in the lily as well as in other crops, is
marvellous. What these people are doing
will In time be followed by the small
growers. Though It is very dltflcult to
get the latter class to follow advice, they
will readily imitateothers who have suc-
ceeded. The former will, In fact, pi-oduce
such good bulbs that they will not look
at any Inferior ones, and forbid them
being brought on their premises.

I could mention numerous Illy fields
where the entire crop Is free, or nearly
free from disease. One farm, with over
half a million bulbs, has a very small
percentage. I think I have stated about
one per 1,000. -Another firm has also
over .'500,000 in several small fields, and
It Is a question if there is more than one
diseased bulb per field. Another farmer
has several hundred thousand In as good
a condition though a little late, this
being due to late planting.

Mr. F. H. Henry Is of opinion that the
entire stock in Bermuda is 50 per cent,
better this year than last. Now Mr. R.
W. Clucas confirms Mr. Henry's opinion
or estimate. Another gentleman to-day,
February 22, states that in his district
the crops are 75 per cent, better than
last .year.

1 trtist in the interest of Bermuda as
well as of the consumers, that this great
Improvement will be further Increased In
the crops of next year.

G. A. Bishop, Superintendent Botanic
Station, Bermuda.

American Gardening, New York, makes
the following offers: ]''or the best paper
on Hybridization, treating the subject
from the point of view of Its value to sci-
ence and to horticulture: First prize
^ir, ; second prize, jnO; tWrd prize, $25!

No special group of plants is specified,
the writer being expected to give. In con-
cise form, a general treatment of the sub-
ject, and to treat It from an historical as
well as from a practical and scientific
point of view. No paper to be under
1,000 words or to exceed 5,000 words
In length. All papers to be sent In before
April 15, 1899.

Camatiou Society's Recent Meeting.

Edilnr F(' riste' Exchange.

The eighth annual Convention of the
American Carnation Society, ^held in
Philadelphia on February 16 and 17, has
passed into history as one of the most
successful the Society has ever held,
and becomes now a fair subject for dis-
cussion by the florists of the country.

What has it done to advance tiie in-
terest of the profession in general, or
that of the Carnationist in particular?
is the question I would like to ask. It
is true, a great number of growers was
brought together, bringing the product
of their labors, many having to travel
long distances, being delayed by storm
at that, in which case, however good
their exhibit may have been when
starting, could not be expected to look
anything like its best when placed on
the exhibition table alongside of his
more fortunate brothers. Such a gath-
ering together of the trade, where can
be had a free and open discussion on
methods of culture, etc., must always
prove beneficial and interesting, not
only to those fortunate enough to be
present, but to their more unfortunate
brothers, of which I am one, who must
remain at home, afid depend on their
trade journals for a full account of the
proceedings.

The most important of all subjects, in
my opinion, the judging of seedlings or
new varieties, not only to the intro-
ducer, but to the trade at large, was
allowed to remain as of yore, with a
slight modification in the scale of
points; although it seems to have been
the consensus of opinion, as stated in
the Florists' Exchange, that a certi-
ficate of merit is not intended as a
guarantee or means of determining the
commercial value of a variety, and
should not be so regarded, and in this
■ ipiiiiun I most sincerely concur.

Tlicn, might I ask, for what is it in-
tendtd, anyhow? As a plant with no
commercial value is not worth the room
on which it stands, why are they given
a certificate?

Is it not the present method of judg-
ing seedlings that is at fault? The
judges are selected quite properly from
the body of the convention, to pass
judgment on fifty or one hundred
blooms, with no knowledge whatever of
the productiveness of the plant — one of
the most important points commer-
cially, and with no knowledge as to
how the blooms have been procured.
They may have been gathered promis-
cuously, and taken as a fair average
of the house, or they may have been
grown on fifty or one hundred plants
specially prepared for the occasion.
The judges can know nothing of the
habit of growth, the average length or
stiffness of stem and many of the other
points which go to make up a really
first-class seedling. Lacking such
knowledge, the issuing of certificates
may be looked on as little better than
a farce: and anything that will remedy
this evil by supplying the necessary
knowledge, and placing it authentically
before the judges at or before the time
of meeting, will be looked upon by the
trade in general as a step in the right
direction.

I am not one of those who, while
starting out to find fault with the ex-
isting condition of affairs, has no
remedy to offer as an improvement, and
while that which I would now wish to
offer through the columns of your jour-
nal, may be by some considered im-
practical and not as perfect as it
should be, or too late to be of benefit
to the society Just adjourned, It may,
nevertheless, be the means of opening
up a discussion, and thus lead to tne
improvement of that In which we are
all so much Interested— the introduction
of new and rare plants— and would
seem a proper subject for discussion by
the Society of American Florists at Ita
next annual convention.

It Is a well known fact, admitted not
only by every raiser of seedlings, but
by every purchaser or grower in the
country, that the only proper way to
judge of the merits or demerits of a
seedling is by a visit to Its home dur-
ing its various stages of growth, from
the cutting bed to the flowering bench
This, owing to the great extent of this
glorious country of ours, may seem im-
possible, but if modified, on the system
which I suggest, every seedling sent
out may be judged practically from
Just such observation by the society

officers. Have every owner of a seed-
ling, one year previous to sending it
out, register the same with the society,
who will be authorized to appoint a
committee of three reputable growers
in the immediate neighborhood, for
each section of country where seedlings
are raised, whose duty it shall be, from
time to time, to visit during the sea-
son, either individually or collectively,
the home of the seedling or seedlings
during its various season of growth,
noting carefully all the various points,
such as uniform habit of growth, con-
tinuous and freedom of bloom, average
size of the same, average length and
stiffness of stem and all other points
which can be gleaned only from per-
sonal inspection, up to a month or
three weeks of the assembling of the
convention, when the committee will
be called together and briefly make out
their report on a form furnished by the
Secretary, subscribe a.nd return to
the Secretary, such report to be treated
as confidential between committee and
Secretary until the Society meet, when
the report can be used by the judges
in the awarding of certificates. The
awards, if necessary, could be made
right in the Secretary's office with
much more intelligence and fairness
than under the present system. Upon
the payment in advance of the meeting
of five or ten dollars to the Society, to-
gether with whatever little expense
may have been incurred, and which ex-
pense the grower of a worthy seedling
could well afford to stand, the report
would then receive the stamp of the
Society as a guarantee of its correct-
ness and be ordered published, also at
the expense of the grower, in the three
recognized trade journals of special
issue for the occasion. Such issues
would be largely sought for and re-
ferred to by florists of the country in
making up their list of orders.

This, or some such method of judging,
would, in my opinion, be of great bene-
fit to the trade at large, and might
be applied not only to carnations, but
to roses and chrysanthemums and all
florists' flowers, of which so many
worthless kinds have been unloaded on
the public during the last few years.
It would give to the certificate of merit
a value which it never had or never
could have under the present system
of judging. It would not only be of
great beneflt to the possessor of a
really worthy seedling by giving to the
purchasing public an opportunity of. If
not a personal inspection during its
various seasons of growth, the nearest
to it that it is possible to have, but it
will also have a tendency to do away
with much of the useless stuff now put
on the market; or, at least, making it
so that those who purchase it know
just what to expect. It will stimulate
business by creating a confidence in
the purchaser of new plants and seed-
lings now sadly lacking, owing to their
having been so often disappointed here-
tofore.

It may be said that even this system
might not be satisfactory; that un-
truthful representation might be made,
or favoritism shown by committees in
different sections. But I, for one, have
not yet lost so much faith in my fellow
man as to think that three of the craft
could be selected in any one locality
who would so far stultify themselves,
who would dare risk their reputations,
by a misrepresentation of facts in order
to help their neighbor unload a worth-
less article on the public.

JOSEPH TOWBLL.

Paterson, N. J.

Editor Florists' Exchange,

It has always been a matter of regret
me that fragrance as an attribute

to

of the carnation does not count for
more in the counsels of those who have
the Improvement of the carnation at
heart. The American Carnation So-
ciety Is but following In the footsteps
of European societies in ignoring fra-
grance: but here, at any rate.sentiment
has no standing; the flower that pleases
the eye is mainly in quest.

To say that a scentless flower sells as
readily Is an easy off-hand way of dis-
cussing the matter, but, other qualities
being equal, the flower endowed with
its crowning quality might be expected
to give the most pleasure to the pur-
chaser; and how many purchasers in
this present day of the carnation's pop-
ularity even know that fragrance be-
longs to It as much as to the rose?

It seems to me an action ill befitting
a national society thus ignoring one of

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THe FLORISTS' EXCHT^NGE.

223

the, to many, most charming traits of
the flower. True, as Mr. Dailledouze
says, "Fragrance cuts very little figure
on the exhibition table" at the present
time, but because it has been suffered
to go by default is poor ground for sec-
ting up the contention that it is so
small a matter we can write it off the
record of essential characteristics as a
trivial trait lost in the trend of latter-
day improvements. Now fragrance is
eliminated from the scale, its develop-
ment becomes a matter of chance; but
if it is to be under the ban in a scale
of points, why not have a class for a
vase of the most fragrant carnations
to stimulate attention to this attribute
of the flower.

Regarding the calyx, I think the re-
duction in number of points was wise
with form so prominent in the scale.
Good form is so interdependent upon a
good calyx, that the calyx as a separate
specification might have been cut out
altogether without weakening the scale.
The only cause for disbarring a calyx
is if it bursts, and a. burster must obvi-
ously go by the board when you scale
it up for form.

I also favor dispensing with a plant
for all the reasons that have been
stated, but principally because a plant
can prove anything you want to make
it, and as a mere unit does not offer
much evidence in the desired direction.
The object sought in making a plant
part of the exhibit, presumably, was to
add to the trade value of the certifi-
cate if one was secured. It does not
appear to me possible to make a certi-
ficate more than it now is — an appraise-
ment of the relative merit of the
variety exhibited by the individual ex-
hibitor. Based on a careful system of
judgment, we have confidence in the
decision and realize that the flower
conforms to a certain recognized stand-
ard of merit.

Mr. W. N. Rudd's views on certifi-
cates, as they appear on page 192 of the
Exchange, I fully endorse, and do not
see how more can be expected of a cer-
tificate. As to its being a guide to the
trade at large, growers'-will certainly
not err in accepting the dictum, but
then you have to reckon with the
"equation of personal ability" and a
score of other things, which go to make
the certificated variety in the hands of
everybody appear not what it was in
the hands of its originator.

"Heaven helps those who help them-
selves," and our societies can do no
more. Meetings are good, and judg-
ments on novelties desirable, but the
man who expects to be able to apply to
his own immediate and individual bene-
fit such results as are attained, is in
danger of being disappointed, unless he
is at the same time prepared to meet
and discount the many other factors
that arise by virtue of altered condi-
tions and environments.

A. HERRINGTON.

Madison, N. J.

Editor Florists' Ejrch<inge.

By request, I reply that the changes
made by the committee appointed to
arrange the scale of points in judging
for certificates at Philadelphia, render
the scale, in my opinion, a great im-
provement over the scale which has
now been amended. The plant, as
shown, is a farce — the healthiest and
most floriferous individual on the
whole bench is shown. As was said at
the Carnation Convention, if the flow-
er has good form, it will not have a
bursted calyx; and as form is most
important it will carry calyx with it.

As one of the Committee on Certifi-
cates at Philadelphia, I assure you that
scarcely one vai'iety was worthy of
the full number of points on fragrance,
while almost all were destitute of a
trace of the "clove," and should not
have received one point. But what a
hole in the 100 points that would make
when 85 was the requisite for a cer-
tificate!

The scale, as now arranged, is admir-
able, but it would have been still better,
in my humble opinion, to have given
stem the 25 points instead of color; 20
is enough for color. Without a satis-
factory stem all other qualities are
thrown away. While in the future we
may confidently expect the production
of exquisite shades of color without an
adequate stem, "they never will be
missed."

Since the organization of the Carna-
tion Society many of the best commer-
cial varieties have received a certifi-
cate, Jubilee and White Cloud notably.

and others; and if one or two varieties
have been partially disappointing, is It
not perfectly true that the judges have
often withheld certificates greatly to
the disappointment of the sanguine
owners, but to the credit of the judges,
as further developments have fre-
quently demonstrated during the past
few years? It seems to me that no
raiser of new carnations can now afford
to be without a certificate of the So-
ciety. To those who have never at-
tended a carnation convention, I can
assure them the quality must be high
indeed in every respect to gain the re-
quired standard. If a wide and large
dissemination is expected a certificate
of merit must be sought.

I cannot think of any way to further
enhance the value of a certificate. As
judged now by men who, I believe, have
of late been entirely impartial and with
a full report in the trade journals of
how the exhibit scored, where it was
deficient a point or two, or where it
was perfect, it should be and is of the
greatest value to the raiser, far above
any paid advertisement, and a guide
and a boon to the general army of
growers who do not attend the conven*
tions.

The trade papers, in my opinion, have
not sufficiently written up the qualities
or characteristics of every variety pos-
sessing merit. The public should know
all about them, whether they lack a
few points of the certificate standard or
not. And more of the public should
send in their $2.00 to support a society
so beneficial to the trade.

BUFFALO BILL.

Views of Retailers.

Editor Floinsts' Exchange.

We would express our opinion that
stiffness of stem and tightness of the
calyx are the chief essentials of a car-
nation to sell well. Large size and
fragrance are desirable surely; but we
can sell readily carnations that stand
up straight, and whose calyx are per-
fect, even if fragrance is not there.
But no one wants carnations, no matter
how fragrant or large they may be, if
the calyx is burst and the stem weak.
WHITTLE BROS.

Albany, N. Y.

Editor Florists* Exchanue.

Carnations more than roses need
fragrance; in fact, customers think
they are all fragrant, and buy them in
preference to roses on that account,
and are quite surprised when told that
such is not the case. A medium fra-
grant carnation will outsell a larger
sized one every time, if the customer's
attention is called to the fact. It is
sometimes comical to hear the remarks
made when one expects to find Mare-
ohal Niel, or Bon Silene in a Perle or
Gontier. In fact, the commercial death
of those fiowers was, without question,
caused by their lack of fragrance.

I would suggest fragrance, rigidity of
stem, color and size as the true re-
quirements of the carnation.

J. LOUIS LOOSE.

Washington.

One of the sights of Honolulu, eayB the
IMttsburg PreHH, is the occaHional pic-
turesque row of Hawaiian flower girlH
which the visitor can alwa.vH find squat-
ted along the more frequented streets.
These flower girls could scarcely becalled
beautiiul. but as examples of indolence
incarnate they are l)right and shining
successes. All day long they scarcely
stir from their places, and when they do
move it isonly after long solicitation and
much careful thought. As for the flow-
ers they languidly dispose of, it must be
confessed that the native blossoms of
Hawaii are both abundant and beauti-
ful. A strange beetle introduced from
Japan has destroyed all the roses on the
islands, but carnations thrive in magni-
ficent coloring and with wonderful pro-
fusion. Innumerable blossoms peculiar
to the land are found in crimson, white
and yellow varieties, and are tlireaded
together into what the natives call a rei
and offered for sale on the streets. A rei
is nothing more or lessthan aslim string
of many colored blossoms, which the
Hawaiians are extravagantly fond of
puttinf^ around their hats and necks
when going to church, or at any other
suchtimeof festivity. Departingstrang-
ers, when they come to leave the islands,
are loaded down with these reis, the
limits of the donations being regulated
only by the popularity of the individual.

ODESTIOyOX^

OPEN TO ALL .... FREE TO ALL
Answers Solicited from Those Who Know.

(33) About Valves. — I have tUree
greeuhouses which comprise .'J.fiOO square
feet of gians. I heat with a tubular
boiler of about 10 horse power open hot
water systeui. My boiler pit is only
about 2 leet deep — I can't go deeper on
account of drainage. The lower side of
boiler is on a level with top of the
ground; return pipe goes straight into
lower side of boiler. 1 am not able to
keep the house as warm as it should be;
the circulation seems to be too slow. I
think if I put the system under pressure
the circulation would be better, but 1 do
not understand how to do that, and
there is not a man in the country that 1
can hear of that does. I closely scan
every numberof the Florists' ExchAiNGE
for information on that line. In a late

Figure showing method of placing

Safety and VacLium Valves "within

Expansion Tank,

number you say put a safety valve and
vacuum valveinside thetopof the expan-
sion tank. I suppose you mean the kind
of safety valve that is ordinarily used on
steam boilers'? Now how to jiut it iiiside
the expansion tank with ils long hori-
ztmtal lever is one thing that i)uzzles nie.
Those we have would be suitable to con-
nect on the outside with a nipple, but
what use a vacuum valve would be and
what it really is I do not understand. I
have inquired of parties who deal in
steam fittings and they could not tell me
anything about it. My flow pipes are
tour 3tj and 3-inch ; my expansion tank
is a 30 gallon hot water tank made of
galvanized iron. I suppose it would not
be strong enough to use under pressure.
I also have a 4-incti pipe 4 leet long
standing on end connected with flow
pipe with a IVl'-inch.uipple, which is con-
nected with return pipe 30 feet from
boiler with a 1-inch pipe. This stand
pipe I suppose would be too small to use
alone for an expansion tank In a closed
system If I lay the zinc or galvanized
iron one aside. \Ve cannot get the regu-
lar exi)ansion tanks here like you have
in the East unless we order them rrom
there. Would a piece of 6inch wrought-
iron pipe answer for expansion tank,
and how large should inlet from flow
pipe be'.' — S. S. Bren.neman, Missouri.

— In previous issues the arrangement
of the safety valve and vacuum valve at
the upper end of the expansion pipe has
been explained, and, as I supposed, with
suflicient clearness to enable anyone to
change an open to a closed system.

From the amount of glass to be heated
and the size ot the boiler. It seems possi-
ble that a portion, at least, of the trou-
ble is due to the fact tliat the boiler is
too small for the work expected of it, but
undoubtedly a better circulation could
be secure<l if the system is closed. A
vacuum valve is necessary to permit the
water in the tank to enter tlio system
when the water inside cools and its vol-
ume is thus decreased. It is practically
a check valve arranged to admit the
water but to prevent Its escaping from
the pipe. It differs from the ordinary
check valve by having a spring tjy means
of which the valve Is held flrmly against
the seat. I have purchased vacuum
valves from Crane & Co., Chicago, and
from American Boiler Co., Chicago, and
presume that they can be secured in St.
Louis and other h-irge cities. A good
check valve would possibly answer the
purpose. A vacuum valve should be
placed just above the bottom of the
tank, but the pipe should be extended
and the safety valve may be at any
point above. By arranging the expan-
sion pipe so that it will enter the bot-
tom of the tank nearone side,! have had
no dilhculty in securing room for the
lever to work inside the tank, but there
will be no ot)iection to having the safety
valve at such a height as will permit the
lever to extend over theedge of the tank.
This arrangement permits of using an
ordinary galvanized sheet-iron tank,
vfhicli can ije made by any tinner, and it
seems to answer fully as well as a riveted
boiler iron tank, as the pressuie Is con-
fined to the pipes. Whatever the kind of
tank used, vacuum and safety valves
will both be necessary and, in order that
the amount of pressure may at any time
be ascertained, a gauge should be at-
tached to thesystem in some conspicuous
place. With 30 pounds pressure, a
marked difference in the circulation can
be secured, and the amount ot piping
required will be considerably less than
when the open system is used.— L. R.
Taft.

(34) RosePetals Rotting. — Canyon
tell me what causes the outside petals of
my Biide and Bridesmaid roses to rot
and get wilted. I'he houses are kept be-
tween (58 and 72 degrees through the
day, and at night between 56 and 00 de-
grees. I keep the houses a little on the
west side. — Constant Subscribek.

—Too much moisture in the atmos-
phere is causing the outer petals of your
roses to decay. Do not syringe on cloudy
days, and on bright days syringe early
enough so that the foliage will be per-
fectly dry before the sun goes down.
Give a little air every day and do not
overwater the beds. The temperature is
all right.

(35) An Ambitious Boy's Difficul-
ties.— I am only a boy but work in a
greenhouse and am anxious to learn the
business thoroughly, so among other
things that I have been experimenting
on is seeds of all kinds. There are two
things that I have not been successful
with— Musa ensete and cannas. The
Musa ensete seed I put in the cutting
bench where the bottom heat is from 80
to 100 degrees. I sowed them live weeks
ago. They are kept well watered, hut I
have got no results; they just look the
same as when I put them in. Please tell
me how to be successful with them ?

Next I had halt a pound ot French
canna seeds. I took half ot them and
soaked them in slightly warm water for
i'4 hours; tlien I took thesoaked lot and
the unsoaked lot and put them in flats
where they had a nice bottom heat.
That was five weeks ago, and up to the
I)resent I have only got seventeen young
plants. The soaking did not seem to
make any difference, as I got as good re-
sults from the unsoaked ones. I would
feel awfully glad if you would put me on
the right track witii these two kinds of
seeds, as I am anxious to learn. Please
answer this in your Question Box as I
always read everything in the Florists'
Exchange.— Frank Mullek.

— The seed of Musa ensete is usually
very slow to germinate; wehaveknown
them to be seven weeks in the bench be-
fore starting. Leave them where they
are and it the seed is good they will come
all right yet.

To get canna seed to germinate in a
reasonable time the best plan is to pour
liot water on them whilein a sieve; then
take each seed and with a file or sharp
knife cut through the shell till you can
see the white of the kernel. Place In sand
with bottom heat. It your seeds seem
hard yet cut them as directed,

224

THe FLORISTS' EXCH3=5NGE.

Spring Edition.**
MARCH 18.

SEE ANNOUNCEMENT, PAGE 229.

MAUD ADAMS

CNIQUET.)

Deep clear cerise of a very pleasing shade
under any light ; most attractive color of ita
class; a large, bold, handsome flower, with
extra strong stem, 18 to 24 inches high; with
good calyx and exceedingly free flowering.

The flowers sold in New York market last
season and the present one at $8.00 per lOO. It
was one of the sensations in cut flowers the
whole season. Certificated New York Florists
Club, 1898. KeBdy March Ist.

PRICESs-83.00 per doz. (Six at Bamerate.)
810.00 per 100 (50 at same rate). 875.00 per
tOOO (25()at same rate). For sale by

FRANK NIQUELPatchogue, NY.

— OK —

JOHN N. MAY, E. G. HILL & CO..

t^uminit. N. J. Richmond, Ind.

Mention the Florists' Exchange wh&n writing.

CARNATIONS

ROOTED
CUTTINGS.

G. H. Crane— The leader, large brilliant
scarlet, early and continuous bloomer.

Gen. Maceo (Ward), Maroon scarlet. The
best of its class. Early and free.

Gen. Gomez (Ward), Cardinal maroon.
Free bloomer, long stiff stems.

Glacier (Ward), Pure while, dwarf habit.

America (Hill). Large soft scarlet.

Melba (May and Craig), Light pink.

'Wlilte Cloud. All who have tried this
variety declare it to be the best white carna-
tion ever introduced.

Gold N UK get, New VorU, cerise
yellow. pink.

Mrs. jas. Dean, Mary ^Vood,
light pink. white.

Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt.
Also, the best of all the other 1898 and

and standard varieties.

We have a FINK STOCK of

EARLY CUTTINGS READY NOW.

I^^Send for our complete
descriptive Price List.

Dwarf Yellow lantana

Grows only eight inches high and always
covered with bloom. Flue for bedding.

F. DORNER & SONS GO.,

I.A FAVETTE, IN».

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

SEND FOR PRICE LIST

We have a fine stock of 9 varieties of '99; 24
varieties of '98, and all the best ot the older
sorts of

CARNATIONS.

Rooted Cuttings now ready.
CEO. HANCOCK & SON,

GRAND HAVEN, MICH.

Mention the Plorlats' Exchange when writing.

! B. WEBER & SONS

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AND

o

UR New Price List is now ready.
It contains descriptions of all
the leading novelties of 1890 and 1898,
as well as the cream of the best
standard sorts. Send for it before
you make up your orders.

We pay particular attention to the
quality of^stock we ship. Our method
of culture insures strong, vigorous
cuttings and plants. It won't pay
you to buy any other kind. It pays
well to start right. We can help you
to do that by supplying you with
first-class plants. Tr>' us and see.

5 H. WEBER & SONS,

0,SAY!

2 EDW. J. TAYLOR ■

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S Wholesale Florist ■

S SOUTHPORT, CONN. S

* ■■MBMMMIH»»HHM«l!

Mention the FlorlsU' Exchange when writing.

R A C K H A M i^%*?Si;SS?f''.°".'.".''
CARNATIONS

Free from dlBeasea and well rooted, of

Per 100 PcrllXIO

Pink- WM. SCOTT *1.25 »10.C0

DAYBREAK 1.50 12.00

VICTOR 2.00 15.00

ALBERTINI 2.00 15.00

TIDAL WAVE 1.25 W.OO

Whitc-ALASKA._ 1.^ 10.00

GENESEE 2.00 15.00

FLORA HILL 2.00 15.00

METEOR 2.00 15.00

Mayor Pineree (yellow) 2.00 1500

liihiiee (red) 2.(10 15.00

Also good stock of CERISE QUEEN (Kew)
which iB a fine one. A Toledo grower on seeing It said
book me for 1000 at once, »6.00 per 100; 150.00 per 1000.

PTERIS TREMULA Onlyl2001ett,|3.00perl00.

Satisfaction gnaranteed or money back. Cash, please

G. 1. RiCKHiM, '^'^-ATe'.'u'ef' Detroit, Mich.

MentloD tlie Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

Oakland, Md.

Mention the FloriaU' Exchange whea wrlUng.

YOUR ORDER

NOW '

1 (10 9 00

1 25 10 00

25 10 00

•SO 0 00

50 4 (iO

CARNATIONS

Healthy Rooted Cuttings Ready Now.

"WHITE CLOUD. EVELINA,

G(1LD NUGGET MRS. JAIifES DEAN,

PAINTED LADT, NEW YORK, „^^^,^„

BON TON, EMPRESS. PSYCHE,

$5.00 per 100 ; MO.OO per 10«).

FLORA HILL, VICTOR,

MAYOR PINGREE, TRIUMPH,

ALBA SUPEREA.

13.00 per 100; 125.00 per 1000.

DAYBREAK, WM. SCOTT,

HECTOR. JUBILEE, MINNIE COOK,

$2.00 per 100 ; $15.00 per 1000.

ARMAZLNDY $2.50 per 100 ; $20 perlOOO.

The greatest scarlet of them all Is Hector.

PENNROGK CO., !^ Wilmington, Del.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlnK.

25,000 CARNATIONS

Flora Hill. Morello,
Mayor Pingree, rooted
cuttUitrs, $3.00 per
100; $2.5.00 per 1000.

Daybreak, rooted

cuttings, »2,f0al00;
$18.00 per lOCO.

Lizzie McGowan and
Wm. Scott, Sl.OO per
100; $9.00 per 1000.

Delivered at your
door and guaran-
teed to please you.

C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kan.

THE ROOTED CDTTLNG SPECIALIST.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

EVANSTON

New Scarlet Carnation.

Wo arc the originators of this fine Bport of
Tidal Wave. Have tried it 3 years. Is one
of our best sellers In red carnations among
commission houses and our home trade.

Uooted cuttings ready February 1.

rrlce, 91 per lOo; »6o per looo.

Cash with the order. Address.

M. WIELAND,

1917 Maple Avenue, EVANSTON, ILLS.

Mention tli* Vlorlata' WTnhang» wImd writing.

All "Rooted Well" Now Ready.

Per doz. 100. 1000.
Carnation.Portla. ... ......$0 20 $1 m $9 00

Mrs. Jeffreys (the Car, Petunia). 40 2 00 15 00

CJernniiim, Mme Sallerol. ^

Ascratum, Princess Pauline ^

Fiicbsinn. four varieties ^

Salvia Splendens }^

Sinilax from flats ^o

Viuca Major Var.

VERBENAS.

12 varieties, all standard named sorts. Can suoply
you In all vou want at 15c, per doz.; 70c. per lOfl; $6.W)
per 1000. 'Express paid to all parts of the U. S. and
Canada. Special prices for larger lots.

S. T. DANLEY, Macomb, III.

Mention the Florl.»ts' Exchanee when writing.

CARNATIONS

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

2000 Extra st.-ong SCOTT. $6.00 per 1000. PORTLi,
75 cts. per IOC. MoGowan. $7.00 per 1000.
DOUBLE PEARl, TUBEROSE BUI.BS.No.

1 4 ins and up, $0.00 per 1000; strong. No. 2, sure to
bloom, $3,00 Iter 1000. Address

CHAS. BLACK, Hightstown, N. J.

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150,000 GamationGuttiiiysltBaiig

White — Evelina. ^. Hill. Genesee. McGowan,
Alaska. Pink — New York, Painted Lady, Victor.
Daybreak. Scott. Scablkt— Jubilee, Portia. Tkllow
— Gold Nugget, Eldorado. Variegated — Braat,
Psyche, Armazindy, Vesper.

Bottom prices on your orders.
Send for price list.

WM. MURPHY, Sta. F, CINCINNATI, 0.

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MONEY MAKER

LlZZIE"McGOWAN CAKNATION. rooted cuttings,
moat go faster, price reduced to J5.00 per lOOU, as good
as ttie best.

pr-Q « uiiiuc From 2 to 2J^ in. pots, hpst kinds,
uCnHniUinO mixed, used by the wealthy people
of Trenton, N. J., past season. Now ready for 2.^ or 4 tn_
pots, $2.50 per lOi) ; $20.00 per 1000. Cash. Sample free

B. F. MUSGHERT, - Penn Valley, Pa.

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THE LAST CALL

On ROOTED CARKAXIOK CUX-
TINGS, 80 tio not miss the low price but
send in vonr orders at once.
Flora Hill, $1.'25 per lon. $11.00 per 1000.
■Victor, $1.26 per 100, or $9.00 per 1000.
DaylJreate, $1 2'i per 100. $111 00 per 1000.
IIEL,IOTROPE, 2 inch pots, $1.60 per 100.

Cash with order.
PARK NURSERY, Pottsville, Pa.

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CARNATIONS

New Seedlings. Standard Varieties.

If you have not received one of our Price Lists ot
ROOTED CUTTINGS, It will pay you to send
for one before ordering.

V\ rW CTC Ijndy Campbell. Swanley
\KJ\^X1. 1 O White and CalifovDia.

W- B. SHELM^RE,B^o^i\lYondale, Pa.

GET THE GENESEE IF YOU WANT THE BEST

Commercial W^liite Carnation. Has with me
during Dec.. Jan., and so far in Feb'y out-yielded
Silver Spray by nearly one-third; seems to be a con-
tinuous bloomer, pure white, 2^^ in., no culls, does
equally well In light or heavy soil ; have not lost a
plant out of 1600 planted, nor seen a single case of stem
rot; strong grower. A few thousand to spare at the
low price of i'A 50 per lOO ; f 30.00 per 1000.

Marie I.oiiiNe Violet-t,root<.-d runners, 50c. alOO.

French Cnnnnw, mixed, mostly yellow, dormant,
$3.00 per lOO. The above now ready.

W, C. STROH, - Attica, Pi. V.

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CARNATIONS

IJVill Excliangre

1000 EMPRESS ROOTED CUTTINGS for
GERANIUMS from 2 inch pots.

H. P. SMITH,
1018 North Broadway, Piqua, Ohio.

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From hand fertilized, winter bloomimff
varieties, lOIJ plants for $4.00; 25 at 100
rates. Sent free liy mail. Cash with order.

ALL SEEDS SOLD.

tMERICAN ROSE COMPtNY. Wash.. D. C.

Kootcd CutUntfil of..?.'. C A R N AT I U N o

For February aud March delivery, following kinds;
Scott, Rose Queen, Peachhlow, L. McGowan for $1.26
per 100 or $10.50 per llXX). Emilv Plerson. Annazindy.
Kohinoor, Albertlnl. Itrldesmald for $1.50 per 100 or
$13.50 per 10(10. Meteor, Daybreak, Morello, Flora
Hill, Jubilee, at fJ.W nc-r 100 or $17.50 per lOOO.

iVline. Sallertii Cieraniiims and Swainsona
Ualeififolia AIha, from 2H in. pots, $1.75 perlOO.
Fiichias, tooted cuttings, best sixteen varieties,
from sand, $1.25 per 100.

LOGAN AVE. GREENHOUSES, Danville. III.

Mention th* Florlflta' Elxobange when writing.

Rooted Cuttings of New and
Standard

CARNATIONS.

SEND FOR PRICE LIST

WM. SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Penn.

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CARNATIONS!

Rooted Cuttings of the following vars. ready now.

FloraHlll, Victor. Armazlndy,»2,50perl00; »20alOqO.

Daybreak. Harrison's Wilte, Mayor Pingree. $2.00
per 100 ; »15.00 per 1000.

Wm. Scott. Lizzie McGowan, Rose Queen, Silver
Spray, »1.50 per 100 • $10.00 per 1000.
CAI.TFORNIA and LADY H. CAMPBELl.

VIOLETS, *5.00 per 1000.

JOS. RENARD, "'c^.'r Unionville, Pa.

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f QRALLERT & CO., I

% CARNATION |

I GROWERS, J' %

% San Mateo Co,, - COLMA, CAL I

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50,000 CARNATIONS

Kooted Cuttings from sand and from soil.
Fine healthy stock.

WM SCOTT. VICTOR, LIZZIE McGOWAN. MRS,

GEO. BRADT, FLORA HILL, GENESEE, JUBILEE.

Will give special rate on large orders.

DE PEW BROS., Nyack, N. Y,

Mention the norl«t«' Bxctuu»» whon wrltln».

g8?TpN°osC«RHATI0HSr""'"°*"'"''

) Healthy Stock...

Flora Hill $2.00 per 100 or JIS.OO per 1000

Victor 200 " 18.00 "

i^ott 100 " 8.00 "

BIcGownn 100 " 8.00 "

FINE SMILAX PLANTS.

2 Inch pots $1.00 perlOO or t 8 00 per 1000

3 Inch pots 1.50 " 12.50 "

CASH WITH ORDEB.

L.R. HANCOCK, B'orliBurilngton, N.J.

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ROOTED

Per 1000
|75.00
75.00
75.00
40.00
40.00
40.00
40.00
40.00
40.00
40.00
35.00
50.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
15.00
15.00

Melba

America . . . .
G. H. Crane . .

E-velina

^Vliite Cloud . .
Joliii Voung . .
Frances Joost .
Painted Lady.
Empress . . . .
Mrs. Bradt . .
Bon Ton . . . .
Gold Nugget .
Flora Hill . .
Triumph ....
Daybreak . . .

Victor

McBurney . .

Jubilee

Eldorado . . . .

Per 100

. $10.00

. 10.00

. 10.00

. 5.00

. 5.00

. 5.00

. 5.00

. 5.00

. 5.00

. 5.00

. 4,00

6.00

. 2.50

. . 2.50

. . 2.50

. . 2.50

. . 2.50

. . 2.00

. . 2.00

GRAFTED ROSES, $10 per 100.

NoKTH Apams. Mass., February 4, 1899.
H. F. LtTTLKFTKLD. Worcester, Mass.

Dear Sir:— Tlie Carnation Cuttings received in good
order and wasmuchpleaaed with them. I have received
cuttings from four others this week and yours were
the best stock of all.

Respectfully yours, M. S. Wokden.

H. Fn LITTLEFIELD,

Worcester, Mass.

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March 4, 1899.

The F=i-ORiSTS' Exchange.

225

FRANCES JOOST

R ooteci Cxit-tings

The finest light pink Carnation ever introduced. Winner fn the lest light
pink at Hhilaiielphia, FebruHry 16 and 17. Its habit is an ideal one, a very Iree
and continuous hlnomer. You cMiinot do without it.

Price, $5 00 prr 100 ; $40.00 per 1000. SCO at 1000 rate.

C. BE SOLD, "K^kru^fc^S?" Mineola, N. Y.

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f REINBERU BROS, f

I ROSES and CARNATIONS. |

2v ROSES. X

>K ROOTED CUTTINGS. Plants out of 2J^ Inch Pots. JV.

'f ' Per IIX) Per 1000 Per 100 Per 1000 Vf

/iV Meteor $1.50 $12.50 Bridesmaid .... $3.00 $25.00 it'A

ijc Bridesmaid .... 1.50 12.50 Bride 3.00 25.00 }!'

ff> Bride 1.50 12.50 Perle 3.00 25 00 \l/

/i\ Perle 1.50 12..50 Meteor 3,00 25.00 a>

yi^ Kaiserin 2.00 17.50 Kasierin 3.50 25.00 JK

/jS CARNATIONS ^^?^,%%s. vl

/l\ Per 100 Per 1000 Per 100 Per 1000 iiif

AC ^'"- Scott .... $1.00 $7.50 Jubilee $2.50 $20.00 "/

f.fS Nancy Hanlcs . . . 1.00 7.50 Triumph 2.50 20.00 V/

/4\ McQowan .... 1.00 7.50 Mrs. McBurney . 2.50 20.00 ii/

VIC Tidal Wave .... 1.00 7.50 Flora Hill .... 1.50 12.50 >!'

f.%y Kohinoor 1.00 7.50 Mayor Pingree . . 1.50 12.50 \f/

/i\ Argyle 4.00 35.00 Nivea 1.50 12. .50 \ij

jli Painted Lady . . . 3.00 25.00 Daybreak .... 1.50 12.50 ?K

W White Cloud . . . 4.00 35.00 Armazindy .... 1.50 12.50 \l/

^K Evelina 3.00 25.00 Alaska 1.50 12.50 in

is NEWCARN\TIONEVANSTON "^^Z^ZIl^l^l^^^i!:!^'' f

'I* Our plants and cuttinpK are etronff and well grown and free from disease. \l/

m ADDRESS kiy

{|^ REINBERfi BROS. 51 walSh'SrcHicAGo, ill f

Mention (hp FlorUtw' ETchanKe whBn wrltlnK.

GOV.GRIGGS

New Carnation

SEEDLINQ OP
VAN LEEUWEN
ON DAYBREAK.

Strong, healthy gr<»w-
er, free from disease of
all kinds, contiunousfree
bloomer with flowers
very erect onastiff stem,
18 to 20 In., (lowers
slinilar In color to Dav-
BitEAK, but niiich bright-
er, edge beautifully fim-
briated good Hlm[)e and
with full (.'enter, and dtips
not burst, commandH
tiie highest pricesin New
York for novelties. Hav-
ing been grown by us
for the past four years
we can with confidence
recommend it to the
florists of America as
one of the best. If not
the best, light pink car-
nation ever sent out.
Orders are now being
booked for rooted cut-
tings to be delivered
ill rotation.

PRICE:

$7S per 1000
$10 per 100
$2 per doz.

fash with order fritm
unknown correwpon-
dentH. A personal in-
spection invited.

HALEDON AVE.
NURSERY

JOSEPH TOWELL,

Paterson, N. J.

A1==R00TED CUTTINGS= Al

S2.00 per too,*^«y;*^.*'«'*' "*; ^^^ **°^8t

^ I stock m country.

S"* 00 Der 100 * P'ora Hill, Eraprees, Mrs.

^ ' ) Northway.

o* r^r» *^^ * Evelina Mre. James Dean,

34.00 per too, , Argyle.

CASH WITU ORDER.

HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa.

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CARNATIONS

Uentlon tlw Florists' EIxcbaASft wfa«n wrltlns.

CarnatlonB, Rooted
Cuttlufis,
Our Specialty.
The Best of the New and Standard Varieties.
I*ink— Victor, Triumph. Mrs. J as. Dean, Albertlal,
C. A- Dana, Davbreak. Wm. Scott While— Flora
Hill. AlliftSuperha, Wliite Cloud. Evelina, -John Young,
Lizzie McGowan. Scarlet— .Tuhllee and Bon Ton.
Yellow— Gold Nugget, and Mayor Pingree. Ci'im-
Bon— Empress. Variegated- Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt,
Lily Dean and Armazindy. Ready January 20. Stock
guaranteed free from disease of any kind.

New varieties not mentioned in ihiB list can he
furnished at dlesemlnator's prices.

HYDRAN(;EAS and THRVSANTHE-
WIII>IS ready In Spring.
Don't order until you get our pricee. Price List
ready now.

JOHN HACKETT &. CO.,
62d St., near Elmwood Ave., PHILA., PA.
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NEW SEEDLING

CARNATIONS

FOR 1S99

MARY A. BAKER. A large, full white flower
of splendid form, nicely fringed and very fragrant,
Btrong calyx, never bursts and long stiff stem sup-
porting flower; hatilt Bume as McGowan hut more
vigorous, blooming earlier and more abundantly;
Is a good summer bloomer and altogether a money
making variety.

ANNA O. EASTBURN, A very double, snow-
wlilte, nicely fringed, high built flower with strong
calyx; very fragrant, habit erect and one of the
most vigorous growers, with long, stiff stem, a
steady bloomer and excellent keeper; $1.50 per doz.;
1:8.00 per 10(^1; *T0 00 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rate. lieady
Feh'v 1st. I also have the following varieties:
Portia; Scott: McGowan: Tidal Wave; Cartledge;
Rose Queen; Eldorado; Jl.50 per 100; |il2.0(->per 1000.
Buttercup, fi.W per 100; jaj.liO per 1000; Empress
and Bon Ton, $5.00 per lOO; $40.00 per 1000.

CUIH AV <■! fl^tS' $5.00 per 1000; 3f^ Inch pots, $15.00
aBIILMA per 1000. Cash with order.

LOUIS B.EASTBURN,KennettSq. Pa.

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SPECIAL EDITION MARCH 10

NEW CARNATIONS for 1899

MELBA

The Ideal pink, winner of the Craig Cup In competition with the celebrated
Mrs. Thos. W. Lawson nt Thlladelpbla ; also Silver Medal for best pink at
Chicago. '98, and ('ertlflcales at (/Chicago, Two la New York, Morrietown,
Orange, I'ort (hester and Lenox shows.
».J.OO per doz.; SlO per 100; »75 per 1000. .>0 nt lOOriites ; 500 nt 1000 rates.

(WAKnl. Bright, extra line form an<l
substance ; a grand commercial liower.
Dee)» scarlet and exceed-
ingly free ; an all round
llorlst flower.

GENFRAL MACFO (Wabd). a very handsome
UbiiLRHL IflHUtU deep crimson flower, filling

a long felt want.

(DoRNKR'), A large, bold, hand-
some flower; deep scarlet and ex-

ceedhigly free, with excellent constitution.

The above at *10 a 100; 8175 a 1000.

AMERICA
DOROTHY SWEET

G. H. CRANE

MAlin AnAMC Deep, clear cerise, which shows
IVIHUU HUHinO up well under uuy light; a large

liold handsome flower ; extra good stem.

The above al $10 a 100 ; $75 a 1000.
GLACIER ^'"•"^^ snow-white and exceedingly free

RFNFRAI RnMF7 <^'"irdinal -maroon ; a very

UCncnHL UUITICl handsome flower and very

free flowering. TheNe two at SlO a 100.

Also all the best vailetk-s Introduced in 1811S at adver-
tised prices. And all the very best Cbrysauthe*
niiini!^* both uew and old.

JOHN N. MAY, SUMMIT, NEW JERSEY.

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/^^^^V^

BASSETT & WASHBURN'S

Hooted Cuttings of Roses and Carnations, guaranteed as good as can be grown,

and free of all disease.
We shall have a nice lot of plants, in 2V-: inch pots, ready March 15th.

CARNATIONS

I'INK. 100

Triumph $1.50

Wm. Scott 1.00

Painted Lady 4.00

Dnjtireak 1.50

Arsr.vle 4.00

Mrs. Frances JooBt 5.00

McBurney 1.50

MAROON.

Empress 4.00

RED.

Dazzle 4.00

Jubilee 2.00

Bon Ton 4.00

Greenhouses and
Residence,

.

1000

¥12.50

7.50

35.00

12 50

85 00

50.00

12.50

35.00

35.00

17.50

35.00

WHITE. 100 1000

Flora Hill $1.50 $12.50

Mary Wood 5.00 40.00

The largeat ana best White Carnation that Is
gruwn. Has a etrong fUS stem, and Is a constant
bloomer. Sells In the market to-day for nearly
double any other White Carnation we handle.

Evelina 4.00 35.00

VARIEGATED-White and Reil.

Psyche 4.00 35 00

Armazindy 2 00 17.50

YELLOW.

Mayor Pingree 2.00 17.50

Gold Nugget G.OO 50.00

ROSES

• 100 1000

Meteor $1.50 $12.50

Bridesmaid 1.50 12.50

Bride 1.50 13.50

HINSDALE, ILL.

Long Distance "Phone No. lU.

ninnrr-r n ....«..n..n.. StorB, 88 Wabash AVB.

BASSETT & WASHBURN, ghigago. ill.

Long l)\st. 'Phone Main 2'.'3.

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N*^^^^^

HERR'S CARNATIONS

EVERY CUTTING
GUARAMTEED."«jt
^ SATISFACTORY

o

i

»

Three Houses of CALIFORNIA NOVELTIES from John H. Slevers &, Co.

are entirely novel colors ami should
be in every grower's collection.

IRIS MILLER and ELSIE FURGESON

LESLIE PAUL is a rlvnl ot and in my estimation better than Maud Adams,

HARRIET BRADFORD

Twelve each

0 „T

18 a heavily marked fancy and ihe four are very free
blotnuers Irom October Ist to end of season.

Tln-re nre four niliers nod nil linve extra lar^e
llo\vei-H i>n loiiu Hiill' Miein*i, witli i>erfeet ciilyxeB.

Of the Eight (8) sorts for $10.00 or 250 for $18.75.

Heg:iilar price per lOO and 1000.

Is a scarlet sport from Tidal Wave
and eaid by men who have seen the
(thers to bo the brightest of them

UNCLE WALTER

all. Price, 1*5.00 per 100 or S4<l.0« ]>er 1000.

« Tweniy-five Standard Sorts at reasonable prices. Send for list. S

i ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. f

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226

THE F=LORISTS' EXCHKNCe.

BOSES.

Grafting: Tea Roses for Forcing.

ICDpvrinbti-d IS'.i'.l. l.yTheA.T.DeLaMaru
rtK. JtuJ I'n'i- <-'"■> Ltil]

Graltlng tea roses is an operation
about whicli tliere is no difficulty if intel-
ligentcare is exercised. A person who
bas never seen it done sliould perform
tlie worli all right with a few minutes
instruction; rapidity of action will come
after a little practice. The stocks to Ije
in the right condition for working should
have the wood as dormant as possible,
with the roots in an active condition.

The union should be effected as near
the base of the shoot as possilile. This
is an easy matter when the stocks are
unpotted, but with the plants in pots,
the case is somewhat different. To sim-
plify the work of putting on the graft
when the stock is giowing in the pot, it
is a good plan and works ail right, to
have the stock atonesideof thepot; this
will facilitate cutting and tying.

In order that they should not be sub-
jected to the drying inlluence of the at-
mosphere, only two or three dozen cions
should be made at one time and placed
in a small box with a lid to it and hav-
ing a little damp moss in the bottom.

The system of grafting employed may
be according to the fancy ot the operator.
The simplest and probably the best (fag.
l),is to make a slanting cut through the
stem. To do this in the easiest way,
take the stem, base toward the operator,
between the thumb and forefinger of one
hand, the other three fiugers closed and
the stem resting across the second finger;
with the otherhand grasp the knife with
four Angers, rest the shoot on the thumb
and betvveenit and theblade of the knife,
draw the blade diagonally through the
stem for about three-quarters of an inch
in length. Another similar movement
will sever the cion from the shoot above
a bud.

Select the cions and stocks so that they
will be as nearly the same diamater as it
is possible to have them, never having a
cioB larger in diameter than the stock.
In most cases the stocks will be consider-
ably larger than the cions. A useful
method under those conditions is to
shape the cion so that it will be held in
position both at the lower and upper
part of the cut when it is joined to the
stock previous to tying (Bg. 2). This
method, as can be easily seen, needs care-
ful manipulation to have the parts fit.

A modification of the foregoing system
is shown (flg. .3) and which may be em-
ployed to advantage by those grafting
roses tor the first time. In the prepara-
tion of the stock that part of it which
consists of making the cut to receive the
cion should be done one at a time and
immediately before tying on the cion.
To do this, take the pot between the
thumb and second finger, the index finger
to be used, in the first place, during the
operation of making the cut to prevent
displacing the plant from thepot; and
in the second, to keep the cion in place
while the tying is in progress. Let us
Bay the stock is in a horizontal position
wUh the cut part uppermost ; adjust the
clou to the side ot the stock farthest from
the operator and tie, having the string,
as it winds around the joint, always
come across theclon toward theadjusted
surfaces. This keeps it in position with
no trouble. The other way, no matter
how carefully done, the chances are that
it will slip a little.

As soon as tying is completed it Is nec-
essary that the plants should be kept in
n suitable atmosphere to preserve the
leaves ot the cions so that the union will
lie hastened. Ingrafting hybrids this is
not so necessary as they can be handled
without leaves. A brisk heat under the
plunging material willquickcn the action
ot the roots and effect a union safely
without thenid ot a frame, but with tens
it Is necessary to huvethem In an nimoft
air-tight structure. It only a few hun-
dred are to be experimented with, part
of a side bench may be set apart tor the
purpose of receiving the grafted plants
and mav be prepared as follows: Have
the back part higher than the front.
Orilinarv sash laid lengthwise ot the
bench will suit all right, provided they
they can be arranged so as to keep the
atmosphere warm and humid. To tacili-
tate easy access to the contents, the sash
may be' temporarily hinged on to the
back boards with pieces ot leather and
the sash tilted in front with a stick.
Select a stretch of bench that can be re-
lied upon to supply a temperature ot
from 70 to 80 degreeslnsideot the frame.
First put a layer of sphagnum on the
bench— one inch closely packed will do.

Over this put some ashes or sand on
which to stand the pots. The conditions
necessary for a quick union will readily
suggest themselves, air being given very
gradually after the. union has taken
place. ^- ^- "•

Growing: Meteor.

I desire information concerning the
growing and handling of the Meteor
rose. I am aware it should be grown
in a temperature of about OS de-
grees at night; but as every
rose has some peculiarities about its
successful culture, and never having
grown this one but intending to try a
house of it, I would like a few hints.

Being a hybrid tea does it go off crop
in midwinter for a spell, or only like
Bride and Bridesmaid until new growth
can mature? Also when should disbud-
ding cease in the Fall to throw the crop
in at the holidays? Is it a particularly
hard or critical rose to handle if the
night temperature is not dropped below
G5 degrees. .,, . ,

I have yellow, clay soil with hardpaii
streaks through it here and there that 1
am using with success on Bride and
Bridesmaid. Would this suit the Meteor
alBO? Rose Gro\ver.

—The Meteor rose is by no means diffi-
cult to grow ; on the contrary it delights

plained that Meteor is very susceptible
to mildew. ITnder good rose treatment
I have never found it to be so. A little
hint in regard to disbudding the flower-
ing shoots may be of value. If a growth
appears rather soft (such as one should
call a big shoot from the bottom) it is
better to cut out the crown bud (if 1
may so term it) and leave on one of the
side buds which invariably gives a liet-
ter formed and better colored nower.

H. rl.

A Canadian Carnation Show.

The February meeting of theGardeners
and Florists' Association was held on
the 21st. It was a carnation meeting,
and the tables were covered with splen-
did examples of the divine flower. I
think it was much the finest exhibition
of carnations ever given here. When it
was seen how interesting the meeting
was likely to be, the president, George
Vair decided to invite the members of
the Horticultural Society and others, so
the meeting was made an open one, and
a large number of ladies and gentlemen
visited the show. .

The best vase in the room, to my mind,
was from Dorner, of Lafayette, Ind. The
variety was G. H. Crane. It arrived
very late, but was in splendid condition
when unpacked. A very handsome ex-

members of the Gardeners and Florists
Association for making the meeting an
open one. and thereby giving so many
the opportunity of seeing the fine display.

The flowers were donated to the Sick
Children's Hospital. The committee of
judges were given a vote of thanks. Mr.
Buxom being called upon, made a very
humorous s[ieech, short and to the point.

The meeting was certainly one of the
most interesting we have had.

Undernoted is a full copy of the judges
r'p n o r t '

Vour committee beg to submit the fol-

'''rhefe is in all six separate displays
which consist of those of C. W. Ward,
Queens, Long Island, exhibit of new va-
rieties; ,r. H. Dunlop, Toronto, hue ex-
hibit of standard and newer varieties,
Mrs. Bradt being especially good ; Miller
& Sons, Bracondale, very fine exhibit of
seedlings; H. Dale, Brampton, a fine dis-
play of standard and newer varieties.
White Cloud and Joost being especially,
good. George Hollis, Davenport, seed-
ling; George Mills, Toronto, a red and
white seedling. u-k-^^j

C W. Ward, Cottage Gardens, exhibited
General Gomez, fine crimson, good flower
with good stem and calyx; \\hite Cloud,
flowers very fine of this excellent white,
also good stem and calyx; General
Maceo, fine large flower and good stem,
but color too dark; New York, color
very fine, also good stem and calyx ; but
flowers very sleepy ; Mrs. James Dean,
very pretty light pink flower, stem and
calyx good, a favorite with your com-
mittee: G. H. Crane, a very fine red, the
best in the exhibit of its color. This ex-
hibit did not show up well, most ot the
flowers going to sleep.

,T H Dunlop, 121, red, of medium size
flower with good stem; 122, pink, very
good color, stem fair; 138, a very much
improved Scott, well worth a trial.

Miller &■ Sons, Lady MacDonald, an
excellent white, a good flower with good
stem and calyx; J. H. Dunlop, a very
good pink, fine Dower; Lady Minto, a
very nice variegated flower; Lady Van
Home, pretty cerise pink, good flower
stem and calyx; should be a good com-
mercial variety.

George Hollis, red seedling, good

flower and 6tem, but a little dull in color.

George Mills, two seedlings, fine white

flower, but stem deficient; red, a useful

flower but stem rather weak.

A very fine vase of a splendid red G. H.
Crane, from F. Dorner & Son, Lafayette,
Ind., arrived lateln the evening— a grand
flower with a splendid stem and calyx,
no doubt the best red to date.

Committee— H. Dale, W. Jay,W. Mus-
ton, C. E. Buxom, W. J. Lawrence. M.

the rose grower to handle it, growing
quick and luxuriantly the whole season
through, and its Howers come to matur-
ity more quickly than those of any other
variety with which I am acquainted.
In reply to the questions I will say it is
unlike many hybrid teas in regard to go-
ing off crop during midwinter, growing
and Howering as it does during that
period very freely. To get a crop in tor
the liolidays, disbudding should be dis-
continued about the first week in No-
vember. It is impossible to state a fixed
date with certainty when this opera-
tion should cease to bring in a full crop
just in the nick of time; weather condi-
tions vary so much. However, I feel
certain vou will not be far from striking
the right time if you follow above ad-
vice. The soil that grows good Bride
and Bridesmaid should be equally well
adapted for Meteor. The only pecu-
liarity this rose has from our other Win-
ter bloomers is that a temperature of
not less than cr, degrees nights must be
maintained, raising 5 to 10 degrees dur-
ing the daytime, according to the
weather, to produce well formed and
good colored flowers. It has often times
come under my observation that this
high temperature has been regarded as
essential for the successful growth of
this rose, but in my experiencesuchisnot
the case. You can give Meteor precisely
the same treatment as other teas after
planting out during Summertime and
early Fall, only raising the temperature
when growth commences tor cutting.
Bv so doing a strong sturdy growth Is
awaiting the severe forcing it has to
undergo during the dark days of Winter.
With the large amount ot artificial
heat recpiired during Winter a sliarp
lookout should be kept for red spider.
The variety in question will stand more
syringing and water at the roots than
other rose, but this Is most probably
on account of the strong heat to which
it Is subjected. Some growers havecom-

hibit came from C. W. Ward, of the Cot-
tage Gardens, Queens, N. Y., all fine
flowers: they arrived in the morning
and were grand when first unpacked,
but the club room was very warm and
they began to get sleepy. Mrs. James
Dean made a very favorable impression.
General Gomez was also a favorite with
most of the boys.

Miller & Sons had a very good exhibit ;
their new varieties named Lady Minto,
Lady MacDonald, Lady Van Home and
J. H. Dunlop were all good and well
grown. They have several other seed-
lings, as yet unnamed, that are very
promising.

J. H. Dunlop put up a fine lot of stand-
ard varieties and seedlings; his blooms
of Mrs. Bradt and Jack Frost were very
good ; also some blooms of a self-colored
sport from Bradt. His seedlings were
hardly such large flowers as some in the
room, but they gave the impression of
being prolific. His No. 122. a pink, and
138, also pink, look as though they
would be very useful varieties.

Harry Dale staged a fine exhibit of
standard varieties; some of the best
flowers in the show were in this exhibit.
George Hollis showed a red seedling,
a fine flower with good stem, but one
that looks much brighter by daylight
than at night.

George Mills exhibited a good red seed-
ling and a very fine white one that, 1
think, will be heard of again.

The judges appointed by the president
were: H. Dale, Brampton; Wm. Day,
Toronto; W. Muston, North Toronto;
C. E. Buxom, Buffalo, and W. L. Law-
rence, Miniico.

George Hollis read a practical paper
on new carnations and their propaga-
tion. A hearty vote ot thanks, moved
by Thos. Mnnton and seconded by Her-
nian Simmers, was given to the gentle-
men who had sentflowers for exhibition-
Mr. Ross, the president of the Horticul-
tural Society, thanked the president and

Florists' Fire Insurance.

The Florists' Fire Insurance Associa-
tion at the end of fourteen months of
business finds itself compelled to levya
second assessment. It is gratifying to
know that from the experience of the
first year the Board of Directors at its
meeting at Philadelphia concluded to
levy but one-half a full assessment, as
that amount will probably be all that is
necessary for the second year.

The .-Vs'sociation has promptly paid its
losses, of which it has had five, three by
fire, and two by lightning.

Those who have read the trade papers
will not have failed to notice the large
number of fires this Winter, and most of
them without insurance. Among these
were houses well constructed as well as
others not so well built.

Anyone desiring Information in regard
to the association should send to the
secretary, W. J. Vesey, Fort Wayne, Ind.

Carnations.- We have received from
Henry Lichholz, Waynesboro, Pa., some
excellent blooms of Daybreak, Pingree,
Triumph, and his new seedling. Admiral
Dewey, lightly flaked with pink on a
light pink ground, an attractive flower.
The fragrance in Daybreak was very
pronounced.

Xlie Good Strong: Kind,

eoo. r»er lOO llos.

BALES WEIGH 500 LBS.

H. A. STOOTHoyF, '.159 East 48tli St., Kew York City

•March 4, 1899.

The F=lorists' Exchttnge.

227

GOLDEN GATE ROSE CUTTINGS

Every florist should grow this American Novelty. We cut 2400 blooms from a 200 foot house
on the 24th of December. The largest TEA ROSE ever originated. ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^

STRONG ROOTED CUTTINGS, $3.00 PER 100

Special rates on large orders. Sample orders of twenty-five sent FREE BY MAIL on
receipt of One Doflar. Delivery commences March IS, 1899. ^ ^ ^ ^ J- ,^ ^

TWENTY THOUSAND BUSHES FLOWERING ON OUR BENCHES

AMERICAN ROSE COMPANY,

Washington, D. C.

Mention, the Plorista' Exchange when writing.

New Variegated
Fancy CARNATION!

SANDUSKY.

One that can bn grown at a |iiofit for two dollars per hundred blooms.
TRY IT. SIO.OO per hundred; |75.00 per thousand.

>V. E. HALL,

Clyde, Ohio.

Mention the Flnrlsta' Exchange when writlnir.

Of Interest to Retailers.

A Persian Garden.

The Elmira College .Societies gave a
stunning reception lately introducing
Liza Lebmann's song cycle " A Persian
(Jarden." The elaborate decorations
represented a garden scene a la, oriental.
It must have been a success, since it was
the talk ol the town; and local newspa-
pers were ecstatic and eulogistic by the
column. "Finest thing ever seen," etc.,
but then they always say that, advisedly !
Honestly, it wasn't half bad, even if 1
was perpetrator.

The color scheme was red and yellow
In the flowers used, with a profusion of
palms and southern greens to produce a
suitable garden effect. A huge wreath of
red and yellow carnations formed the
mystic circle, combined with heavy fes-
toons of wild smilax.

The high dome in the center of the
reception room was veiled in greens and
tlie electric lights all had red shades.
Each of the six supporting iron columns
were bound in palmettos from floor to
ceiling. Scattered about the large floor
space were tall clumps of genista and
masses of Strelitzia regina ((Queensland
lily) beautifully flowered, and quaint as
need be. (Jtaheite oranges and crimson
roses commingled and oriental dressed
maidens added to the picture scene.

The tw(* hundred guests were all
seated on divans heaped up with myriad
sofa pillows gathered from the four far
quarters of the world, and there was
abundant .yellow drapery artfully
arranged. The sittings were placed
irregularly, Bgalnst a tali palm, under a
green arch, near a perfumed fountain,
etc. The solo artists were about the
mystic shrine, beneath a bowerof greens.
(I was not present at night, my "solo"
was a matinee performance, getting
things proiferly fixed up for the evening
seance).

For large decorations wild smilax is
"an Alabama blossom "or "a Georgia
belle"— just as you please to term it, and
anyway you place it 'tis graceful and
effective. I prefer the " parlor brand" as
picked quality. When received, unless
used immediately, unpack and store in a
cool place out of the way of excessive
dampness, or strong air currents, and it
will retain its freshness for a long time,
but it should never be wet in warm or
cold weather.

The primary party who first intro-
duced wild smilax to an appreciative
public should lie crowned withagalax
wreath and receive" honorable mention "
from the S. A. F., for the lovely greens
are highly commended by everyone.
i'aini leaves and crowns, are also very
useful to decorators, and if stored away

with their stems or basein water, in cool
cellars, will last indefinitely and are mote
durable for decorations than when first
received. While they dry or fade sooner
than wild smilax still they aresufflciently
durable forany ordinary decoration. and
will even last through the shockingly
late hours of a Philadelphia assembly.

Florists away from the natural sources
of supply can well afford to stock in
store southern greens, and with their use
elaborate decorations are easily set up
on short notice. OnovE P. Rawsox.

ROOTED CUTTINGS

PIDillTinUC Eldorado, Puritan, Kittle
UAnnlinURu Clover, CHrtiedne.Wm. Scott,
^^^^^^^— $1.25 per lUO; llO.OUper 1000.
Vinl CTQ FaiquharandSwanliy Whlte,$l.CO
IIULlIu per 11 0; $8.10 per 1000. California
^^^^^ and Cam pbell, 60c. a 100; $6.00 a 1000.

Also Giant Alyssum, $1 00 per lOO.
Cash wiih order, please. Lock box 32.

E. J. CLOUD, Avondale, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

CARNATION VICTOR.

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

$2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Also other varie-
ties.

GEO. SMITH, - Manciiester, Vt.

M'.-nl i'ln the Flr'ri--Jts' Exciiang't^ wlien writing.

..The lilorris Floral Go..

(Ad. C.)

THE SPOT CASH GREENHOUSES,
mORRIS, II^L,.

Our Trade List, March, 1899.
CARNATION CUHINGS.

Per 100

Arij:yle, fine dark pink $3 ou

Evelina, liest nayin;; white 3 00

Elliprews.dark red 3 00

Gold MuifKet. yellow 4 00

Painted I.ady 2 00

I*syclie, vjiriegated 2 00

Mary Wood, white 3 10

I-Iora Hill, white 1 50

Daybreak, sbell-pink 1 50

Xriuniph.ihe higpink 2 0»

Jubilee, scarlet 1 50

Mayor Pingree, i)i« cream 1 50

Arniazindy, variegated 1 50

'Victor, pink 2 00

loliii Vounsf , 4 ifO

Nev*' VorU 4 00

Mrs. .las. nean 4 00

Mrs*. Krances Joost 3 50

60 Cuttings at 100 rates.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlnK.

CARNATIONS^

ALTERNANTHERAS

Healtiiy rooted cuttings, transplanted. \Vm.
Scott, McGowan. $1.25 per 100; $1.5.00 per 1000.
Dsybreak, H. Keller. Blizzard, $1.50 per 100;
$1.5.00 per 1000. Cash with order.
IITCDUIIITUCDIC Greco or lied, 76c. per
OLICnNANInLnAO lOO; S5.tOperlO(0.
ALEX SCHULTZ, PHILLIPSBURG, N.I.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlDg.

BRIDE and 'MtID ROSES P"-"-"" ^^-'"''^^

UTERNANTHERiS

E. I. RAWLINGS,

Mention the Florists'

$1.25 per 100.

Red and Yellow. 50c. per 100;
$4.00 per 1000.

- Quakertown, Pa.

Exchange when writing.

IF YOr NEED ROSES

Send us your list for prices.

THEC.A.REESERCO.

URBANA, OHIO.
'^Vbolesale Rose Gro-v^'ers.

Mention the FlorlBts' Excbange when writing.

Plalll ol HODDI"

THE NEW a
ROSE

BETTER THAN BRIDESHAID. Plants in 2)4
in. pots, ready for delivery. Price, $16.00 per
100, 60 at 100 rate; $126 per 1000, 250 at 1000 rate.
ROOTED CUTTINGS CARNATIONS. Write for
varieties and prices. B^'Terms Cash, or sat-
isfactory reference with order.

E. G. BillBtt, Srr.f8d';'t";e';V. Cincinnati, 0.

Mention the Florists' Exch8,nge when writing.

STOCKS

It is not too late to
Htart }'our Manetlls.
1 have a few thou-
Rand left that are
just the rifrht kind
and are "hand
picked,"810perl000

HARRY A. BUNYARD,

Plant Growers and
Hanufacturers* Agent

42 West 28th St. NEW YORK.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.
Bridesmaid Hxcelled by ttiis New Rose.

MAID OF HONOR

Formerly Called

Miss Clara Barton.

Plants in 3!4 inch pots now ready.

PRICE: Per 100, «il5.00; 50 at 100 rate; per 1000, 8135.00; 250 at 1000 rate.

HOFFMEISTER FLORAL CO., 813 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio,

FirsALEBY E. G. HILL & CO., Richmond, Ind., F. R. PIERSON CO.,Tarrytown, N.Y.

Mention the Florists* Bxchsjige when writing.

itLLUW KAiVlDLvCK? MAGNA CHARTA

and PAUL NEYRON, $8.00 per loo. Also a fine assortment in cellar
for immediate shipment of HARDY ROSES.

Japanese flaples, 15c. Deutzia Gracilis, 5c.

HIRAM T. JONES, Union County Nurseries, ELIZABETH, N.J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

NEW ROSE

WILL BE DISSEMINATED
THIS SEASON. READY
APRIL FIFTEENTH ^^j*

Lady
Dorothea

JOBN H. DUNLOP, = Toronto, Canada.

^SA^^^^V^^^^V^^^^^V^

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228

ThB F=1-0F2ISTS' ExcHHNce.

GlBHflTlOHS.

Marketing the Flowers.

When we have given the plants the
best of care and as a reward receive a
bountiful supply of flowers, it still re-
mains to dispose of the stocli in such
manner as to remunerate us for our
trouble and time expended upon it.
Many fail to obtain a fair price because,
from ignorance or carelessness, the
flowers are not handled properly. The
manufacturer who fails to put up his
goods in attractive packages will tail to
realize the reward he otherwise would.
It is equally true with the florist who
must also handle his productions in
Buch manner as to produce a good im-
pression upon the purchaser.

Having taken a great deal of pains to
grow first-class flowers the grower must
not relax his vigilance at that stage, but
continue to use his care and foresight in
preparing them for market. The cut-
ting must be done by a careful hand else
buds will be wasted and flowers spoiled.
The stem should be cut usually as long
as the plant will admit, leaving two or
three shoots at the lower end to grow
with another crop of flowers. A foot to
eighteen inches is long enough for all
ordinary flowers. Very large flowers,
such as are intended (or e.\hibition pur-
poses, or extra flue stock, should have
stems to suit and two feet is none too
long. Inferior flowers look better on a
shorter stem, in fact, the length of stem
should be proportioned in great meas-
ure according to the size of the floiver.
Stems will, of course, vary in length on
different kinds and will be slwjrter when
the plants are first housed, lengthening
as the season advances.

I prefer to bunch the flowers as they
are gathered; at least, those of first
grade. The second grade and Inferior
flowers can be gathered by themselves,
sorted and bunched separately. The
grading is a very important matter
and has a good deal to do with the
proper sale of the goods. Usually two
grades are sufficient. The first must
consist of all good perfect flowers, stems
fairly long and no bursters. The second
grade would contain smaller and less
perfect flowers and probably shorter
stems. What is left would be culls, and
these are worth very little if flowers are
abundant, but sell well when flowers are
high. This grading would apply to the
general run of stock. There may be an
extra or double extra grade embracing
the very finest and largest flowers of
about three inches diameter and with
extra long stems, say two feet in length.
These are exhibition grades and ap-
proach nearest to the ideal flower.

These extra fine flowers are only pro-
duced by extra good care and cultiva-
tion; and as William Scott truly says,
cultivation has more to do with it than
any particular variety. Still it is doubt-
ful if it pays to grow them unless a
special market can be had tor them —
that is unless the grower knows where
to place them at a paying price.

Twenty-five flowers are usually placed
in a bunch, twenty-six should be, as it
pays to be liberal In count. Each bunch
should contain but one color and it pos-
sible but one kind. The stems in each
bunch should be nearly of one length
and the flowers of about one size. The
longer stemmed flowers should be in the
middle of the bunch and the stems kept
even at the butts, when they should be
neatly tied about two or three inches
from the end. I'ln«e a tag on the best
flowers which can have the name of the
grower stamped upon it and the
name of the variety.

P^xtra large and fine flowers are often
not bunched but i)acked separately, as
roses. Dealers and cominissiou men,
however, prefer to handle them bunched,
as it makes less trouble. All flowers
must be placed in water immediately as
they are tied up, and should remain in
the water from an hour or BO to ten or
twelve, or even a day before shipping.
They fill with water and harden while
thus soaking and consenuently are less
liable to damage In shipment. The
hunger the journey they have to make
the longer they should remain in the
water within reasonable limits.

W. R. SlIEI.MIKE.

Carnations at Evanston, 111.

The benches of M. Wieland's scarlet
sport of Tidal Wave, named by him
Evanston, are just now literally a mass
of flowers in all stages of development.
The last full crop came in just at Christ-
mas. The present crop is almost too
early for Easter, but the flowers sell
well now. This variety is certainly a
grand producer, as it is never without
flowers. The color is a bright orange-
scarlet and as all the stems come of a
uniform length, quite Bufliciently stout
to hold each other up without supports,
they produce on the bench a very pretty
effect. The carnation seems absolutely
free from disease as grown here, and for
a medium-sized flower on stems running
from 15 to 21) inches in length it appears
a hard one to beat of its color. .\s a
large part of the firm's trade is retail,
they know its selling qualities well
enough to increase the quantity for next
year quite largely. The flower also sells
well in tile commission stores.

M. Wieland reports the home sales
fully 20 per cent, ahead of last year, and
proposes putting up two more houses,
as well as opening a larger store in
Evanston, after the first of May.

Ess.

Noticeable among the other larger dis-
plays were those of H. F. Littlefleld and
The Cottage Gardens. The former staged
America. I'ainted Lady, Flora Hlil, Les-
lie Paul and Iris Miller. In Mr. Ward's
display, showing up well, were White
Cloud, John Young and Glazier, white;
G. H. Crane, that fine colored and fra-
grant red variety; New York, pink; Gen-
eral Gomez and General Maceo, crimson ;
the latter having a very rich velvety ap-
pearance, and Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt.

There was a number of exhibits of the
more common and ordinary sorts, and
some of the newer varieties were shown
in small lots by the following: H. A.
Cook, Shrewsbury, exhibited his Dorothy
Mandell, of fine quality; Frank Niquet,
Patchogue, N. Y., showed Maud Adams,
which arrived in fine condition, and pre-
sented a good appearance. ,J. Tailby &
Son had a good vase of Wellesley and a
new dark red seedling which looked well.
A Roper, of Tewksbury, exhibited Mayor
Quincy, of good quality, which variety
has acted as a substitute for the Lawson.

Two Pennsylvania growers made
small exhibits— W. K. Shelmire, of Avon-
dale, showing Liberty and Emiline, and
L. A. Eastburn, of Kenneft Square, who
staged two new whites, Mary A. Baker
and Anna C. Eastburn, the latter, how-

Carnation Exhibition at Boston.

The exhibition of carnations and nov-
elties, under the auspices of the Boston
Co-operative Flower Growers' Associa-
tion, held Saturday, February 25, was
a very good one, and reflects credit
on the committee who had the arrange-
ments in charge. There were more
flowers shown than at any of the pre-
vious exhibitions, though a noticeable
failing among the many carnations was
weak stems. The general quality of the
flowers, however, was of a very high
standard. Of course, there were excep-
tions to this weak stem falling, noticea-
ble among which were the vases of the
I.,aw8on and Bon Ton. Boston Market
mignonette shown by E. N. Peirce <t
Sons was good; and a vase of Mrs. F.
.Joost carnation exhibited by M. A. Pat-
ten, showed up very well, though
at a disadvantage with regard to the
vase in which they were shown. Mr.
Patten also staged a fine collection, in-
cluding Freedom, Flora Hill, Moi'ulng
Star, .lohn Young,' Edith Foster, Welles-
ley, Bon Ton, Mangold, Jubilee, Bradt
and Eldorado.

ever, looked the worse for the travel.

Diiilledouze Bros., Flatbush, N. Y., ex-
hibited a very handsome vase of Mars,
and F. A. Blake another very fine one of
Bon Ton. Wm. Nicholson had a nice
vaseof Evelina and one flowerof a white
sport from Bradt, which had the form
and size of that variety. L. C. Goddard,
of Woodsford, Me., showed, besides some
of the common varieties, two new ones
named Morn and Arethensa.

J. W. Howard had a nice vase of Jubi-
lee. Wm. >Sim showed handsome Camp-
bell, Princess of Wales and Calilornia
violets, and W. Minor, of Brockton.
Mass., the Introducer of the imperial
violet, had an excellent bunch of his spe-
cinlty, which was very much admir-ed.
J. E. Long, Holliston, sent six nice pots
of Campbell violets.

The vase of Maid of Honor rose from
Hotfmeister Floral Co., Cincinnati, O.,
made a rather poor nppeai'ance on its
arrival here, the flowers being much
t)leache(l out nnd I'CHembling a ljle»che<l
Bridesmaid; also It dkl not look to be so
full a flower as Bridesmaid.

The following awards were made by
the judges:

Best vase of carnations on exhibition
Peter Fisher, with Mrs. T. W. Lawson.

The Breck cup for twelve blooms pink,
Peter Fisber, with Mrs. T. W. Lawson,
scored 90 points.

The Ward cup for twelve blooms red,
F. A. Blake, with Bon Ton, scored 8«5
points; Mars, 83 points; Wellesley, 71;
Fred. King, 57.

Best twelve blooms of carnation to be
introduced in Spring of 1899, F. Dorner
& Sons Co., with G. H. Crane, shown by
Cottage Gardens.

Best cut flower novelty outside of car-
nations, E. N. Peirce & Sons for Boston
Market mignonette. F. J. N.

Snap Shots from Phila. Meeting.

Mrs. ThomasW. Lawson was easily the
queen of carnations.

Fred. Dorner, Jr., is destined to become
as popular as bis father.

Ex-Mayor Smith deserves to rank with
the immortal Chauncey.

There was a good deal of sub-Irriga-
tion, " which no one will deny."

The banquet ! Well, Philadelphia knows
how to do it, everybody knows that.

W. J. Vesey, secretary of the Florists'
Mutual F'ire Insurance Association, was
one of the visitors.

The past, present and future were pres-
ent at the banquet. We refer, of course,
to S. A. F. presidents.

If theCarnation Society discovers a few
more Thomas Lawsons it will be as rich
as the Hail Association.

The array of new carnations was im-
mense, and the show was one of which
the Society need to feel proud.

Secretary Herrwas wreathed in smiles
over the success of the exhibition, and
Mrs. H. was correspondingly happy.

Sub-irrigation is the coming fad. The
interest excited by Professor Arthur's
essay proves that it is an interesting
topic to carnationists.

The twoemiuent gentlemen who voted
to go to Jamestown, .N. V., with the next
Carnation Society meeting no doubt had
in mind a Thrall banquet at Chautauqua,

The .\nnnnias Society held their usual
meeting. The members are noted for
their unimpeachable veracity and unlim-
ited capacity to enjoy the ethical con-
verse that on such occasions flows lu un-
interrupted stream.

BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS.

.\LTKi!.NANTHEi!.\s that have been kept
in flats should now be potted up. Give
them a good light location, as near the
glass as possible.

Sowings of various annuals for early
planting should now be made. Asters,
stocks, zinnias, single petunias, celosias,
and phlox may go in now.

CixEKARiAS as they come into flower
should be put into the coolest house. A
light shading over the glass will pro-
long the lasting (jualities of the flowers
vei'y much.

.\ZALEA buds will now be all in sight,
and syringing should be discontinued.
Keep the plants in a cool house, and
give all the ventilation possible when the
weather will permit.

PoiNSETTiAS should now be cut up and
put into the propagating bed. Cut the
lengths into two eyes each, and with the
bottom heat now available they will
readily make roots. If this operation is
delayed a month longer fii'ing will
have decreased and, though the caues
may be better ripened at that time, they
will not root as well, as the cutting
bench will not have the heat underneath
that it has at present.

Lilies will need watching, and prob-
ably changing over a little to have
them all just right for Easter. Longi-
florum that now have their buds an inch
long only will want the warmest corner
of the house. Those that are further
advanced will do in the cooler end. A
little manipulation of the plants in their
various stages is always necessary to
have the best results, that is, to iiave
the largest number possible in bloom at
the same time.

Hyacinths, Tulips, Naecissus, etc.,
should now be all brought in from the
frames or pits. Put them into a cool
house and, if the growths are drawn and
yellow in appearance, thej' should be
covered with paper or some light ma-
terial fora few days, so that they will be-
come gradually accustomed to the light.
It the soil in the pots shows the presence
of worms, give a good watering with
lime water. This will clear out the
worms and do the plant no injury.

March 4, 1899.

THB F^'LORISTS' Exchknge.

229

THE MEN WE MEET.

I call a man remarkable who becomes a true
workmatj in this vineyard of the Highest. Be
his work that ol palace-bnildiuff and kingdom-
founding, or only ot deiviug and ditchiuf^, to
me it is no matter — or next to none. All
human work is transitory, small in itself. * •
Only the worker thereof, and the spirit that
dwelt in him issiguitleant.— Carlyle.

No. 4:!.— PETEK FISHEH.
To have tlieproductHOf oue'sskillchar.
acterized by his brothers in the trade as
"absolutely peerless' is au liouur that
falls to the lot of but few men; but
such has been the encomium passed ou
the now well-known Mrs. Thomas VV.
Lawson carnation. Therefore, and on
that account, should the originator of
that variety be a proud man. Yet I'eter
Fisher, of Ellis, Mass., to whom belongs
the credit of bi ingiug the caruation in
question to its high state of perfection
'' bears his blushiug honors," with com-
mendable and unostentatious modesty,
as those who know him beat can affirm.

I'eter Fisher was born November 4,
1857, on the estateof the Dukeof Athole,
near Dunkeld, Perthshire, Scotland, his
father being for many years (and until
his death in 1861) land steward for that
nobleman. Peter leceived a grammar
school education in his native town, and
commenced an apprenticeship of three
years to the gardening profession at the
age of sixteen, at Duukeld Gardens, on
the estate of the Dowager Duchess of
Athole. .Some years later he entered the
establishment of Mr. 15. .S. Williams, Vic-
toria and Paradise Nurseries, Upper Hol-
loway, l^ondon, afterward sjiending
some time In the suburbs of London
nud in Kent; and later on the Pease
estate at Woodside, Dai-llngton, Dur-
ham, England, fi'om which place he came
to America in June, 188-1:. On arriving
In the United States he first entered the
employment of the late ,S. R. Payson,
Esq., at Belmont, Mass., when that fa-
mous establishment was at Its beet, and,
later, with the late David Allan, on the
Pratt estate at ■' Oakley," VVatertown,
Mass. Leaving the latter place in Sep-
tember, 1880, he started in business,
along with his brother David and Mr.
Allan, at .VIontvale, Mass., under the
linn name ol Fisher l!ros.&Co., where he
remained for three and a half years. The
specialties grown during that time were
cyclamen, Adiantums I'arleyense and
cuueatum and foreign grapes. .\t the
end of that period hesoldout his interest
and again commenced busintss at his
lii'esent establishment at Elhs, Mass. —
a suburb of the town of N<jrwood, i;^
miles from Uoston, on main line of .\. E.
K. K., taking in a partner and doing
business under the title of Peter Fisher
&Co., and, later, Fisher & Aird. In 1895
he bought out thebusiness and now con-
ducts it alone.

The specialties at Ellis for the first Hve
or six years were general Horieis' stock
(except roses), also hothouse grapes, to-
matoes and mushrooms, with a leading
specialty of carnations; and during the
past two or three years the space has
given way to carnationculture,and they
this season are grown exclusively, with
the exception of asparagus.

Mr. Fisher first became specially inter-
ested in the improvement of the carna-
tion about seven years ago. Since that
time he has raised and introduced the
white varieties Freedom and Edith Fos-
ter. He also introduced Jacqueminot
and Jahn's Scarlet. The Luwson carna-
tion was raised in ,4pril, 189.5, from Day-
break X Leeuwen. Other varieties of
great promise raised by Mr. Fisher, some
under second and third year tests and
not yet exhibited, are In shades of white,
8hell-pln,k, scarlet, and deep carmine; of
same robust constitution as the Law-
son. He also has some very fine varie-
ties under first year's test.

Mr. Fisher contemplates adding at
least 10,000 more feet of glass this year
and devoting the whole plant to carna-
tion culture.

His pleasant home at Ellis boasts a
helpful, sympathizing wife and four
lovely children, three boys and a girl, the
oldest eleven years old, of whom any
father and mother might be proud.
Their father in appearance Is the typical
Scot, with sandy complexicm and a fine
intelligent face. Although his language
is not a leaf out of "the Bonnie Drier
Bush," yet there is just enough of that
quiet Scotch humor and the clear em-
phasis In his speech to lend interest to
the very interesting observations he has
to make. He unites the quiet thought
of the student with the alert sense of the
business man, as almost all successful
Scotchmen do.

New Thingfs at Ricbmond, Ind.

Itecently (February 8) a part.y of en-
f I, ii^i.istir Mni'iHtH, coiisistiu": of Wiillntn
and I'.iirt Murphy, It, \M ttci-Htac-ttcr, U' d-
liam Schuman, William Sunderbruch,
Thomas Windham and the writer, made
a trip to Kichmond, Ind. The extreme
cold wave had not reached Cincinnati
when we started ; but upon our arrival
at Richmond the first question asked
was, " How cold is it, Mr. Hill?" " Eight
below zero, right where you stand," was
the reply .

With Mr. Hill and John A. Evans as
pilots, we landed, after a two-mile drive
facing a swift wind, at the greenhouses
of Mrs. E. T. Grave. At this place two
houses, each 100 feet long, contain many
of the leading carnations, and I will say
(and Paul Dailledouze and E. Asmus will
back me up in the statement), that these
carnations are the finest growing in
America to-day. I cannot make it more
forcible or I would. Violets and roses
are also done well at this place.

From here we proceeded to the " Wes-
cott" where a sumptuous dinner was
served, and the balance of the time, until
3:55 P. M., was spent at the mammoth

handsome coloring of the singles. One of
the most noticeable is Mme. Landry, a
double Bruaiit of giaud size and form, of
a pure deep salmon color, an improve-
ment on Beaute Poitevine, and that Is
saying a good deal in its favor. Thomas
Meehan, a soft rosypink, of a new shade
in this section, is a hue double.

This firm seems to be devoting much
time and space to seedling geraniums, as
they are favorite plants. They have
originated many good ones, Mrs. J. M.
Gaar, the white bedder; Ben Schroder,
pink; L. Swarthing, salmon-red; Gettys-
burg, deep crimson; Columbia, scarlet
and white; Madonna, palt pink, and
numerous others.

.Now for carnation seedlings. The Indi-
ana Is a brilliant scarlet of immense size,
a perfect formed fiower and as large as
the celebrated Lawson. It is borne on
good stems and has a splendid calyx,
apparently very free in production of
bloom, and will. I think, be an ideal com-
mercial sort. Joe H. Hill is a round-
flowered, smooth-edged variety of in-
tense crimson-scarlet, with stiff, erect
stem; an abundant bloomer, and might
be termed a " perfected Jubilee." Helen
Gould is a variety quite similar to Mrs.

establishment of E. G. Hill & Co. This
nrin yearly imports all the most promis-
ing geraniums offeied by Eui'openn hy-
bridists, but Huds it necessary to discard
by far the greater number, in selecting
those which are superior, to existing
kinds. In singles, three sections are no-
ticeable— the enormous circular flowered
section, the single Bruant, and the fan-
cies. The circular florets of to-day are
composed of broad oval petals, of equal
size, forming flowers of enormous size.
In this section are found Virginia, pure
white; Zenobia.rose; Southey, vermilion;
Shelly, crimson; Dryden, rosy red, with
blotches of pure white — a very servicea-
ble variety that will displace .Mme.
Bruant, Mtne. Hoste and others of that
showy type, which are too fragile for
general use. One of the grandest of them
all Is Mme. G. Linzee, a pure salmon,
with a giant floret that is perfectly
round.

In the Bruant section Bellerophon is
grand, with bright orange-scarlet that
dazzles the eye, and it will stand the sun.
Many fancy sorts were seen; whites,
dotted crimson and scarlet, pale pinks
dotted crimson, florets striped with white
and salmon and others with novel color-
ings; M. P. Guilli and Mr. Hill's own
seedling, Fitzhugh Lee, a very showy
crimson, red and white variety catch the
eye at a distance; also Carnival (Hill's),
a blending of white Daybreak, pink and
bright salmon.

; A wonderful advance has been made in
double varieties as thev now have the

McBurriey, much like the latter in color,
but larger and of [leifect form, the center
being nicely filled, erect stem and good
calyx. Mary Wheeler Is another salmon-
pink, with many good qualities. America
is what we wanted to see most; it is
good enough to buy. It sells over the
counter at sight. Is a good producer, has
fine stem and caly.x, and a color peculiar
to Itself. Other carnations look well
here, especially Jubilee and White Cloud.
Richmond soil seems to be well suited for
the carnation, for it always does well
and produces more fancy stock than any
other section of this country.

Much other stock for Spring trade Is In
evidence here, and owing to the severe
cold spell the sales this Spring will be
phenomenal. E. G. G.

Mr. Thomas W. Lawson's Letter,

Enclosed find a copy of the letter writ-
ten to Mr. Lonsdale, Secretary of the
Philadelphia Florists' Club, In response
to an invitation sent to Mr. Thomas W.
La%vson, Boston, to attend the banquet
given by that Club to the American Car-
nation Society, February 17.

It is to be regretted that this letter
did not reach us in time to be read at
the lianquet, as the Executive Commit-
tee might then have madesome arrange-
ment for tlie competition for the
15,000.00 prize. This will, however,
be arranged at the meeting of the com-

mittee in Detroit, or at a special meet-
ing, which can be called at any time.

Aluekt M. Heuk, Sec'y A. C. S.

[Copy of letter referred to.]

Boston, February IG, 1899.
Mr. Edwin Lonsdale, .Secretary.

Dear Sir:— Your kind invitation to at-
tend the banquet of your esteemed So-
ciety and to answer to the toast, "The
Flower Divine," was received, and I
thank you for giving me an opportunity
to be present at what I know would be
a most enjoyable and happy gathering.

I deeply regret my inability to be with
those whose ingenious minds, patient
forethought and nimble, persevering
fingers, create for their fellowmen so
miich real, pure and enchantingly de-
licious happiness. Were I to be' with
you I would be only too glad to try and
partially do justice to your toast in
something like the following thought :

Here's to ber flower, why mention its name,
'Tls sung of in song, 'tis fragrant with
fame.
Let's drink to its beauty, its fragrance
divine;
Let's drink its good health in red, ruby
wine.

I^et's drink it in Hock, in Mosel and Rhine.
.\nd all of the juices that come from the
vine.
For the flower I toast you is bers and not
mine,
Let's drink to her flower, herflowerdivine.

Its pink is the pink of Italy's sky,
The green leaves and stem and head held
f<o high,
That all as they look on its wondrous
charm
Must say, and say truly, we'll shield it
from harm.
We'll do what we can to keep it alive.

To foster and nourish and help it to thrive;

For when In all time will again there lie seen.

The flower to equal this pink colored queen

So drink to her flower, her flower of pink,

P'ill up your glasses and clink 'em and
drink
And know, as you see in visions of bliss,

Roses and violets, that flower or this,
Yellow or white or brown, red or blue,

Above all the rest, to me and to you
Is Fisher's creation, our beautiful pink.

To which, with you standing. I'll toast
you and drink.

I enclose herewith my check for
IfSOO.OO, which you will kindly present
to your society to be used for prizes in
carnation competition as in their best
judgment they may decide. You can an-
nounce to your society that I will, if my
.15,000.00 prize is not won at this meet-
ing, BO modify the conditions that at
your next meeting any and all carna-
tions may compete, under conditions
which I will allow others better versed
in the mysteries and science of your en-
nobling trade than I am, to make.
Yours truly,

Thomas W. Lawson.

Lit is a source of great gratification to
us, and equally so, we have no doubt,
to the members of the American Carna-
tion .Society, and the trade generally,
that the efiorts of the Florists' Ex-
change in this matter have been jjroduc-
tive of such tangible results as Mr. Law-
son's present munihcent donation and
handsome offer for next year's meeting.
We congratulate the .Society, and thank
Mr. Lawson, in the name of the trade,
the welfare of which he surely has at
heart, for his bounteous generosity.

While we were not favored equally
with our contemporar.v, "through the
courtesy of Mr. Edwin Lonsdale, secre-
tary of the Philadelphia Florists' Club,"
with a copy of Mr. Lawson's letter in
time for reproduction in last week's is-
sue, we thank Secretary Herr for his
kind attention in the matter and have
no doubt the presentation of the letter
now will suffice forallpracticalpurposes.

—Ed.]

Carnation Exhibition.

The Baltimore Gardeners and Florists'
Club has decided to hold at its next meet-
ing a carnation show in the rooms In the
Royal Arcanum building, which being
centrally located, will be a great draw-
ing card. The idea is to allow the public
free admission to this show — one of the
most progtessive steps evertaken by the
Club. S.

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Contents.

A Costly E.'Jperiment 219

Americas Carnation Society: . . .228
Booklets FOB Retail Tkauk . .234

BRiErs FOR Busy Florists . . . .228
Carnations :

Exhibition at Boston . . . .228

Catalogues Received 217

Correspondence 222

Echoes FROM the Alleys . . • .238

Fire Insdrance 226

Gardening, The Science and Practice

OF . • 218

Hydrocyanic Acid Gas . . . .228
Letter, Thos. W. Lawson's . . . .229
Men We Meet, The :

Peter Fisher (Portrait) . . . .229
New Things at Richmond, Inu. . . 2-'9

Notes By the Way 234

Novelties, Among The. . . , .220

Ndrseby Department 220

Obitdauy :

Jas. C. Bingham, W. R. Davison . . 221

Plants and Flowers 226

qoestion uox 2^3

Ketaileks, OF Interest TO . . • .237

Hoses, OHArriNG (lllus.) 226

Seed Trade Report 217

Trade Notes:

Detroit, Hartford, Conn., Montreal,

St. Louis, Toronto 233

CincinnutI, Cleveland, Baltimore, Clif-
ton, Grand Rtipids 235

Lenox, Mass., Pittsburg .... 236

Philadelphia 239

Chicttgo, Providence 24U

Boston. Brooklyn, BuHalo . . .244

We respecttully refiT those parties who
are continually clamoring about the
harmful eftwt which the publication in
the trade presH.of papers read before our
various Hoeieties, has on the member-
ship of these bodies, to .Secretary Herr's
report, regardiiiK the increase in the
number of members in the Carnation So-
ciety the past year— which is surely suffi-
cient to demonstrate the shallowness of
the arguments advanced by the calamity
howlers.

Bcglnnhi); with the March number The
Ladies' Home Journal will publish seri-
ally during the .Spring and Summer the
month's pageant of wild flowi^rs. In
each month's issue will be pictured, clafe-
silied and described the wild flowers then
in bloom. Thedescrlptlons, with the aid
of the photographs, will give everyone
an liitininte acquaintancesiiijt with the
Summer waifs of wood and field, and a
pleasant, useful knowledge that will
make their IdentlUcation very easy
whenever met with.

Col. Halford Thompson, of England,
the Inventor of .ladoo, arrived in this
crjuntry this week per S. S. I'mbrla. The
Colonel comes for thefnirpose of consult-
ing with the American .ladoo Coiiipany
on behalf of its I'^iigllHli stockholders,
with a view of Inigely IncreaHliig the
present capital, so as to enable the Coiii-
pany to push its rapidly growing busi-
ness, and build a plant on the I'acitle
slope, so that .ladoo can be sold theie at
the same price as In the Eastern .States,
and do away with the high freight rale
to .San Francisco. The riemaiKl In Cali-
fornia, for .ladoo, has largely Increased,
owing to the Hiiccess obtainerl tln'revvlth
by vine and fruit grow-ers in 1 S'.IH ; also
as a fertilizer for vegetables generally. ;

American Carnation Society.

We have iniicli pleasure in giving space
to the subjoined coniniunication from
W. N. Rndd, president Society of Amer-
ican Florists and ex-president American
Carnation Society, arising out of our edi-
torial remarks in last week's issue. Other
letters treating on the same and cognate
questions will be fonnd on pages ;i22-3,
this issue, whileseveral more will appear
in a later number.

Etiitor Fliiri).(,i' KjrcliaiiflC.

I have read with much Interest your
valuable editorial on the Carnation So-
ciety Convention, but am constrained to
take exception to a few points you make.

The scale of points is designed espe-
cially to be applied to flowers in the ex-
hibition hall, and to meet the conditions
there found.

At every exhibition of the .Society
which 1 have attended, the majority of
the flowers have had little or no fra-
grance. At Philadelphia many vases of
flowers were absolutely scentless, which
are, ordinarily, quite the reverse. There
was not a seedling examined by the com-
mittee which was strongly fragrant,
while many werenot at all fragrant, and
yet, no doubt, under ordinary conditions
the majority of them will be fairly sweet
scented. The action of the Society in
this respect may lie taken as meaning,
that after growing and handling as we
do for exhibition, and shipping perhaps
a thousand miles, very little idea can be
had of the quality of the flower in this
lespect. We may be breeding away from
fragrance, however.

Regarding the characterizing of the ex-
hibition of the plant as a humbug — to
which I plead guilty— has it ever struck
you, Mr. Editor, that an unscrupulous
grower might easily show a plant of an
entirely different variety, and not be
caught at it?

My remark that "any old calyx is
good enough for me if the form of the
flower (not the flower) is good" will not
bear out the deduction you draw from a
part of that remark. Was there ever a
bursted (lower with a good form'? Can
there be a good form without a fairly
good calyx? Is there a judge who would
not score a bursted flower so low on
form" as to kill all chance for a certifi-
cate? What is the objection to a bursted
flower, any way, except an objection to
the form ? W. N. Rudd.

We hardly concur in the statement of
our correspondent that "the scale of
points is designed to beappliedto flowers
in the exhibition hall, and to meet»the
conditions there found." Our own opin-
ion is, that the flowers grown and sent
to the exhibition hall should meet the
conditions of the scale arranged by the
Society and conform to the requirements
thereof. That scale, too, should as far
as possible, take cognizance, and form a
just analysis, of the natural attiibutes
of the flower in their hliihest state of per-
fection, and should not he constructed
and from time to time altered so as to
cater to every deficiency or departure
from the natural qualities of the carna-
tion. In setting the maximum number
of points for fragrance at Ave, the So-
ciety is, as we see It, certainly not doing
an action that is calculated to advance
the standard of the flower, so far as that
particular quality goes, and which is an
essential requisite in a carnation, if we
are to hold the scale to the flower's
natural characterlHtics and not to con-
tingencies that arise, or to pander to the
so-called preference of fashion. The lat-
ter seems to savor too strongly of Ma-
homniet and his mountain. As well, and
for the reasons adduced by Mr. Kudd,
might the scale tnake allowance for
every other defect that crops up contin-
gent upon a long journey, us, for in-
stance, deterioration in color.

The aim of the Society is to exalt the
standard of the carnation, in every re-
spect; but how this Is to be done by
pandering to every departure from natu-
ral conditions, we fail to see.

If "wo may be breeding away from
fragrance, however," then just to that
extent arc we sacrificing a quality that
goes to make np a " perfect" carnation

flower.and In catering to this " breeding

away" the Society, in our opinion, is
derelict in its duty, and encouraging
something diametrically opposed to the
work it was organized to carry out— the
advancement of the standard in the car-
nation in the fullest sense of the term.

The divine flower, robbed of its fra-
grance, is a very unnatural floral subject,
and the recent action of the Society can-
not but tend to still further bring about
conditions that will ultimately result in
the" people'sflower," becoming as scent-
less as the ordinary chrysanthemum,
thus divesting it of one of its most fasci-
nating attributes. To that extent will
it consequently be likely to suffer In pop-
ularity, besides leaving the future poet no
opportunity to dilate on the " fragrance
divine," of this beautiful blossom— the
last, perhaps, the " unkiudest cut of all."
Replying to our correspondent's inquiry
connected with the exhibition of the
plant, with respect to a certificate, we
candidly confess such a contingency as
Mr. Rudd mentions never occurred to us.
We have greater faith in the Integrity
of the men in the trade who seek the
suffrage of the American Carnation So-
ciety in the matter of certIHeates,thanto
allow such a thought to enter our mind.
We, too, have every confidence in the
ability of the judges selected by the So.
ciety to deter "any unscrupulous
grower" from successfully carrying out
such a contemptible ac*. were it attempted
to be perpetrated. Plants exhibited for
the purpose mentioned, as far as we re-
member having seen these, generally had
both blooms and buds upon them, and
"experts" surely know their business
well enough to discover whether or not
" an entirely different variety " Is placed
before them.

With respect to the calyx, there is such
a thing as "tinkering up" "any old
calyx," creative of a good form; but if
as was generally conceded the points for
calyx, to use Mr. Rudd's own expression
with respect to the plant, are " a hum-
bug,'' an excrescence on the scale on
•which they have no place, calyx consti-
tuting a part and parcel of " form," why
burden the scale with them? So long as
calyx remains on the scale, however, let
it represent something material; and
while a good form depends so largely,
almost wholly we might say, on a good
calyx, might it not be more appropriate
to reverse the allotments of the points
to these two characteristics in the scale,
placing the greatest value on that which
ensures thecoriect" form " of the flower.
This would at least disabuse the popular
mind of any misapprehension that may,
and seems to be, entertained with respect
to the altered scale requirements for
ealyx.

Hydrocyanic Acid Gas.

A very serviceable bulletin (Circular
No. 37. second series) has just been issued
by the Department of Agriculture, Divi-
sion of Entomology, on the subject of
" The Use of Hydrocyanic Acid Gas for
Fumigating Greenhouses and Cold
Frames." The authors of the bulletin
are Messrs. A. F. Woods and P. H. Dor-
sett, of the Division of Vegetable Path-
ology and Physiology, and the subject is
treated by them in an exhaustive manner.

The crops and pests on which the gas
has been successfully used are as follows:

Ferns.— For Dnvallia mooreana in-
fested with a bcaleinsect (Chionaspis sp.)
0.075 gram of 08 per cent, potassium
cyanide should be used for each cubic
foot of space to be fumigated, not de-
ducting the space occupied by the plants.
Lengtli of exposure, twenty minutes.

One hundred and fifty to two hundred
plants with fronds in all stages of devel-
opment have been thus treated two or
three times each year for the past four
years with no Injury to the plants and
almost coni[)lete destruction of the in-
sect. They were tieated fifty at a time
in a lumlgatlng box.

.ViiiANTti.M cuNKATiM and A. Rallii
have been tried on a small scaleand were
not Injured by the treatment.

CoLEUS.— Golden Redder, VerschaHeltli,
Shylock and others. Twenty-four thou-
sand plants in pots, badly infested with
the " white-tailed " mealy bug (Orthezia
insiguls). The h^'use contained 15,587
cubic feet of space. Treated at the rate
of one-tenth of a gram of 'J8 per cent, cy-
anide of potassium percubic foot of space
for twenty minutes one hour after dark.
Orthezia all killed and plants not injured
in the least. All other means of destroy-
ing the Orthezia had been tried without
effect. Large numbers of the common
mealy bug were also killed by this treat-
ment; but It was not nearly so eHeetive
as for the " white-tailed " mealy bug. All
coleus cuttings made by the I'nited State
Propagating Gardens for the past two
years have been fumigated before being
lirepared for the cuttiEg.bed.

Double English Violets.— Marie
Louise, Lady Campbell and others. For
plant lice and general fumigation fifteen
hundredths of a gram of 98 per cent,
cy anideof potassium foreach cubic toot of
space is required. The exposure, it made
according to directions, will not hurt the
plants in any stage of growth. The gas
has been used on a large scalein fumigat-
ing violets for the past three years with
the greatest success, only a tew treat-
ments during the season being required.
Leaf-eating larv;p, slugs, millipedes, cut
worms, etc., when exposed are killed as
well as plant lice. Red spiders, however,
are not entirely eradicated by the treat-
ment. The foliage of single violets like
California and Princess of Wales are
sometimes slightly injured by the
stronger dose ot gas. A weaker doze
(one-tenth of a gram potassium cyanide
per cubic toot) should be used when they
are to be treated.

Other Plants.— Other plants on which
the gas has been tried on a small scale
indicate that it may probably have quite
a wide range ot usefulness.

The gas has been used on the following
plants at the rate ot one-tenth gram ot
cyanide per cubic foot of space for
twenty minutes without injury. Further
experiment, however, is necessary before
the treatment can be recommended for
these: Aicocasia macrorhiza variegata ;
Anthurium crystallinum ; Areca lutes-
cens; Aralla fllicifolla; Adiantum cunea-
tum, Adiantum Ballii; Campylobotrys
refulgens; Cissus discolor; crotons (in
variety); Cichorium intybus; Diffcu-
bachia Lenmanll; Ficus elastica ; fuch-
sias (in variety); Jacarandn mimoBH»-
tolia ; Marantas (in variety); Nympbtpa
eandidissima and odorata losea; Pon-
tederia crassipes; Pandanus Veitchll;
Phrynium variegatum; Phyllotienium
Lindenii; Panax Victoriie; Stenanthium
Lindenii.

Roses.— Perle des Jardins, Mermet and
Bride. The young growth on roses Is
particularly sensitive and has been more
or less injured in all our experiments.

Carnations.— Scott, Garfield, Meteor
and McGowan will stand one-tenth ot a
gram 98 per cent, cyanide per cubic toot
of space for 15 minutes wlthoutmaterial
injury. This will kill about 90 per cent,
of the plant iice, but will not kill thrips.
The use of the gas tor carnations needs
to be more carefully Investigated betore
it is recommended. The same is true ot
chrysanthemums, on which it has been
tried with only partial success, the young
growth being very sensitive.

Grapes under Glass.— The gas has
been used with success in New Zealand
for mealy bug (Dactylopius adouidum
L. ) at the rate of one-third of an ounce
98 per cent, cyanide to 100 cubic feet.
This is equivalent to nlue-hundredths
gram per cubic toot. The gas is liberated
after dark and left in till next morning,
when thorough ventilation is given. It
largely escapes, however, during the
night. The treatment is said not to in-
jure the plants in the least.

Tomatoes.— Dr. Jabez Fisher, in A meri-
can Gardening (October 29, 1898),
reports using the gas for "white fly"
(.ileyrodes sp.) on tomatoes. The gas
from one ounce of pure cyanide ot potas-
sium tor each 1,000 cubic feet left in the
house over night killed all the insects
without injury to the plants. This
method has not yet proved successful
with us in any ease, but It should never-
theless receive careful trial by other ex-
perimenters.

Full directions are given on how to
ascertain the cubic contents ot a green-
house, amount ot potassium cyanide to
use, selecting time to fumigate, prepar-
ing the house for fumigation, method of
making the gas, construction ot fumigat-
ing boxes, etc., with some words ot cau-
tion regarding the poisonous nature of
this insecticide.

March 4, 1809.

The F=lorists*

rXCHHNGE.

231

Aquarium Cement.

The following diiTclions, taken from
Spon'e well-known recipe book, are for
cement for aqnariiituN: Take of finely
powdered lltliarj^e, fine white dry sand
and plaster of Paris, each three parts, by
measure; finel.y pulverized rosin, one
part. Mix thoroughly and make into a
paste with boiled linseed oil to which
dryer has been added. Beat the mixture
well and let it stand four or five hours
before using it. Afterit has stood for l.~i
hours, however, it loses its strength.
When well made of good materials this
cement will unite glassand iron so firmly
that the glass will often split in Its own
substance rather than part with the
cement. Glass cemented into its frame
in this way Is good for cither salt or
fresh water. It has been used at the
Zoological Gardens, London, with great
success. — The Metal Worker.

The New Jersey Floricultural Society
will hold its monthly meeting in Deck-
ers' Hall, 224 Main street. Orange, N. J.,
Monday, March G. The subject for dis-
cussion will be " Pruning," to be intro-
duced by J. B. Eogers, of Newark.

Index to Advertisements

IK XHIS ISSUE.

lings

MiscellaneouB

Aschmann 0 238

Amos N 237

Bloom JL 219

Boerner Fred 236

Cunningham J. H . . 236

Danley ST 224

DaviB A B & Son ... 238

Elsele J G 219

Fairview Floral Go. 21t*
Falttaonsen J E ... 236

Fryer E 237

Greene & Dnderhill 237
Harris 0 A&Co.... 237

HerrD K 237

Howard J W 236

HnehesGeoJ 2J6

Jackaon EB 237

LoKanAve.G'honaea 224
Mader 4 StempleCo 237

McGregor Bros 217

Miller Geo L 237

Nafl Plant Oo 234

Schwabe CO 236

Seawanhaka Gbs 2(6

Shellroad Orb's Oo. . 237
Btorre & Harrison Oo

220, 221

WeatherbyQW 246

WoadBros 237

Ageraluni

Insall E 287

Seawanbaka Green'b 237

WtaiUon & Sons 221

Alternanthera

KawlingsEI 227

Scbultz A 227

StuppeWm 336

Alyasuni
EiseleC 216

Aiillierlcuiii.

Merkel O & Bon 233

Aquatics

Vincent B Jr & Sons 234

Asparagus

Blanc A & Co 246

Oonard & Jones Oo. 216

Elsele C 246

ElUottWH 243

Merkel 0& Son 233

Storrs & HarrlsonCo 220
Azaleas

Bader Jno 233

Jackson&PerkiniCo 221

OuwerkerkP 221

Storra & Harrison Oo 220

Whitton 4 Sons 221

Woltemale A 221

B«f;tinlaa

Baldwin AJ 236

Britenbaugli F A Bro 237
Davis A B 4 Son ... . 238

Calceolaria*

Olitfa's Greenhouses 237

Cannaa

Baldwin A J 236

BoemerFred 236

Oonard 4 Jones Co .. 216
Cottage Gardens ... 216
Fairview Floral Co.. 219

Herzog W 8 236

Insall B 237

PiersonFECo 216

Smith AW 219

Storra 4 Harrison Co 220

Stroh WO 224

Stnppe W 235

Vincent E Jr 4 Son . 234

WoodBroa 237

Carnations
American Eoae Co. . 224
Bassett 4 Washburn 226

BesoldO 226

Black, Ohas 224

Buokbeo H W 236

OlondE J

227

Orabb & Hunter. . .
Craig Eobt jt Son..

DanleyST

Oomer i; 4 Sons Oo

DePew Bros

EichholzH

236
236
224
224
224
226

Eastbum I, B

GUlettEO

arallerl&Co

Hackelt Jno4 Co..
Hall WE

226
227
224
225

v'?7

Hancock G 4 Son . .

Hancock LE

HerrAM

224
224
2^6

HumfeldO

Insall R

224
237

LittiefieldH F

Logan Av« Ghouae.
May JN."

224
224

Merkel 0 4 Son....

Morris Floral Uo

Murphy Wm

Muschert B F

Nlquei F

Park Nursery

Peacock WP

PennrockCo

Eackljam G A

EeinbergBros

203
227
224
224
224
224
217
224
221
225

Scbultz A

Sea Cliff Nursery...

Shelmire WR

Smith Geo

227
236
224
227

Smith H P

224

Stuppe W

236

Swayne Wm

224

Weber H 4 Sons...
WielandM

224
224
'?)4

Wood Bros

13?

CtiryaanihciunniM

Baldwin A J 236

Elsele J G 219

HoUey E...

?34

McGregor Bros

Marc Jas 0

National Plant Co..

Peacock WP

Eawson Grove P..

Eeynolds A I.

Rose AD

217
234
234
217
234
234

m

Smith N 4 Son ... .
Vincent R Jr 4 Son
Weber H 4 Sons...

234
234
224
234

Wood BroB

9:i7

Clnerai-laa

Clifle'B Greenhouses 237

Coleas
Felthousen J E 236

MillerG t,

237

Peekhiim SS

Search W H

235
235

Seawanhaka G'h's.. 237

Daliliaa.

Moon Sam'l 0 217

Peacock WP 217

Storrs 4 Harrison Oo 220

Smith W & TCo.... 220

Ericas

NiqoetF 233

Schultheia Anton... 233

FncliHias
BritenbaughF 4 Bro 237

McGregor Bros 217

Eupp John F 237

Whitton & Sons.... 221
Ocrantams.

Baldwin A J 235

Buckbee H W 235

timmans Geo M 237

Felthousen J E 2i6

Greene 4 Dnderhill 287
Herr DK 237

Trade follows the Florists' Exchange wherever it goes, t
and the Florists' Exchange Special Spring Edition ^
jj will go Everywhere j*jtj»^jtjtjt^jt^jtjt^jtjt^^jtjtjt

GONTINUING our annual custom, commenced in i8go,
we will issue, two weeks before Easter, in ample
time to meet all requirements for that most important festival
and season of year, a

'This issue will have a
widespread circulation to
carefully selected names,
and will prove a drawing
card to advertisers.

B@- PURELY AND
WHOLLY A BUSINESS
EDITION FOR BUSI-
NESS MEN, its conti-
nental dissemination at

SPECIAL
SPRING-
TRADE -
EDITION

this, the clearing-up
period, gives opportunities to all classes of advertisers, un-
surpassed by any other edition of the year.

ADVERTISERS are
specially requested
to inform us, not later
than March lo, of the
amount of space they
intend to take. Better
still, those who send in
copy that much in ad-
vance, will have greater
attention paid to getting
up a taking advertise-
ment. This becomes
simply impossible in the
final rush.

REMEMBER THE DATE!

SATURDAY, I
MARCH 18,
dtdt 1899 ^^

No EXTRA Charge

For the EXTRA Issue.

Muschert BF 224

Eupp J F 237

Whitton 4 Sons 221

Wood Bros 237

IIelio(.'ope
BritenbaughF* Bro 237

Park Nursery 224

Eupp J F 237

Seawanhaka Qhs... 237

l«.itcne

HolleyE 234

Lanlaiia
Domer 4 Sons 224

OrchlUa.

Lager 4 Hurrell 246

Siebrecht 4 Son 236

WillowmeadOardns 243
PaliuH, Ferns and
Decorative Plants

Bader John 233

Becker Fred C 233

Buckbee H. W 236

Champion J N 213

Oraig Bobt 4 Son ... 233
Bllie & Pollworth... 233

Foster L H 233

Heacock Jos 233

McGregor Bros 217

Merkel C 4 Son 2)3

MiUerO L 237

Peckham SS 236

Backham Q A . . . .224

Siebrecht 4 Son 235

WittboldOeo 233

Pansy Plants.

Jennings E B 237

SolUn 0 4 Co 237

Whitton 4 Sons 221

Petunias

Hughes Oeorge J.... 236

Pliolx

Herr D K 237

Shellroad O'h'se Oo. 237

Primulas

BaderJohu 233

Blanc A 4 Co 246

Towoll Jos 237

Koscs

Amer Eose Co 227

Bailer FA 221

Bassett & Washburn 226
Bobbluk 4 Atkins... 216
Bunyard HA... -. 227
Craig Bobt 4 Son.... 233

Dunlop J H 217

Ellwanger 4 Barry.. 220

(lillettEO 227

Hill E04 Co 232

HoffmeisterFlor'lCo 227
Jackson 4PerklnBOo 221

JonesH T 227

Joosten OH 216

Littlefleld H F 224

MayJN 232

McGregor BroB 217

Onwerkerk P 221

Eawlings EI 227

Eawson OP 231

EeeserC A Oo 227

EeinbergBros 226

Eeynolds A L 234

SchmitzF W 0 220

Smith W 4 T Oo 220

Storrs 4 HarnsoD Oo

220,221
Syracuse Nurseries.. 221
Taylor J H 232

Smllmx

Baldwin A J 236

BallerFA 221

Boerner Fred 2S6

Eastbum L B 2'26

Hancock L R 224

Holley E 234

Verbenas

DanleyST 224

DavisA B &Son 238

Dillon J h 237

Michel P 4 BOo.... 220

Whitton 4 Sons 221

WoodBros 237

Vincas

Baldwin A J 236

Violets

Ohinnlck W J 236

Cloud E J 227

Orabb & Hunter 236

Herzog Wm S 238

Minor WL 236

Renard Jos 224

Sea Cliff Nursery... 236

Shelmire WB 224

Stroh W 0 224

TowellJ 237

Whitton 4 Sons 221

I Vegetable Plants

Converse Q'houses . 235
Vincent R Jr 4 Son. 221

ksr; Stoi

Small Frnlts

BallerFA 221

Black Ohas 221

Comstock & Lyon .. 219
Ellwanger 4 Barry.. 220
Jackson 4 Perkins

Co 221

Schmidt J 0 221

Smith W4T00 22)

Storrs 4 Harrison Co 221
233
Fruit and Orna-
mental Trees

BlackOhas 221

Bobbluk 4 Atkins.. 216

Ohinnlck W J 221

Comstock 4 Lyon . . 219
Elizabeth NurseryOo 217
Ellwanger 4 Barry.. 220

F 4 P Nurseries 221

Hubbard TS Co 221

Jackson4 Perkins Co 221

Jones Hiram T 227

LongsdorfCL 221

Moon WHOo 221

Petenon E S 4 Sons 221

Pullen Alex 221

Smith W4TCO 220

Storrs 4 Harrison

Co 221. 233

Syracuse Nurseries.. 221

Tiger M. F 221

WatsonTE 221

Shrubs an.l ller-
baceona Plants

Bailer FA 221

Bobbink 4 Attins... 216
Conard & Jones Co. 216
Elizabeth Nur'y Co.. 217
Ellwanger 4 Barry.. 220

F4 FNurseries 221

HniseboBob Bros 221

Jackson 4 PerklnsCo 221

Jackson E B 237

Jones H T 227

Joosten OH 216

Michel P 4 BOo.... 220

Moon.WmHCo 221

Onwerkerk P 221

Peterson E S .V Sons 221

Sohmitz F WO 22u

Smith W 4 TCo 220

Storrs 4 Harrison

Oo 221. 233

Syracuse Nurseries. 221

WatBon T B 221

WezelenburgJ 221

V lncaanu4;iluit>rrs

BallerFA 221

BobDink& Atkins... 215

Elsele C 2(6

Ellwanger 4 Barry. . 220
Jackson 4 PerkinsCo 221

Moon WHOo 221

OuwerkerkP 221

Smith W 4 TCo.... 220
Syracuse Nurseries. 221

Walz Jno 221

Watson T R 221

Beml Ml

Auctioneers

Cleary 4 Co 246

Elliott Wm. 4 Sons. 216
McCarthy N F 4 Oo. 242

Boaril of Trade.
National Florists'.... 240

Books and Perl.

odicals

Hort'ural Advertiser 240

Bulbto and Roofs

Armstrong L 217

Bernard A., 216

Black Ohas 224

Blanc A 4 Oo 246

Bobbink 4 Atkins .. 216
Olucas 4 Boddington

Oo 216

Cushman Gladiolus

Co 216

DreerHenryA 216

Keunell J P 217

McFadden EC 219

N. Y. Mkt. G. Assn.! 216

Onwerkerk P 221

PiersonF R Co 215

Pullen Alex 221

SchmitzF W 0..216. 220
Storrs 4 Harrison Oo 220
Stumpp 4 Waller

Co 216

TowellJ 237

Vaughan'B Seed

Store 219

ZljpH &Co 216

Business Cards.

BergerHH4 Oo .... 219

Hill 4 Co EG 248

Taylor E J 224

Business Oppor-
tunities .. 239

Cat Flowers

Allen J K 242

Allen WS 242

Baker WJ 243

Bassett 4 Washburn 24i
Cut Flower Exch... 212
Decker, Blauvelt Co 242

Dumont&Co 243

Galvin40o 242

Gunther W H 242

Hart Michael A 242

Holten 4 Hunkel Oo. 243

Horan BO 242

Easting WmF. ... 243
Eennlcott Bros Oo. 243

Kaehn UA 242

Lang Julius- 242

LangJahrAH 242

Lager 4 Hurrell ... 246
MacDonald 4 Mo-

ManoB 242

McCarthy N F 4 Oo. 242
McEellar4WinterBOD242

MillangF 212

Moss Geo M 243

Niessen Leo 243

N T Cut Flower Oo, 242
Penuook Samuel S. 242
Pittsburg Ont Flow-
er Oo 243

ReidEdw 243

Belnberg Bros 242

Sheridan W F 242

St. Louis Ont ri. Co. 242
Sutherland Geo A... 242
Traendly 4 8chenok. 242

Welch Bros . 242

WillowmeadGdns.. 243

Wietor Bros 243

Wora OW 242

Tonng John 242

Young ThoaJr 242

Bvergreens, Cut
Ferns, Ktc.

(Decorative Greenery).

BragueLB 243

Collins T 2(3

Crowl Fern Oo 243

Elliott W H 243

KelseyHP 243

Eervan L W 4 F B. . 243
ulcksecker Ohas H.. 243

Ferll.lxers

AschmannO 240

Bed Towers Green-
houses 241

RlppergerG 240

Florists Supplies

Bayeradorfer H 4 Co 246
Boston Letter Co .. . 241
Oonley John & Son.. 241
Cefrey Letter Co... 241
Edwards & Docker.. 240

Galvin & Oo 242

Herrmann A 246

Holton 4 Hunkel Co. 243

Easting Wm F 243

Kennioott BrosOo.. 243

Ksuhn 0 A 242

LongDanl B 241

McCarthy NF400.. 242
McEellar4Winter80D242

Meyer JO 4 Oo 211

Pittsburg Cut Flower

Co 243

ReediEeUer 240

SteHins E 241

Sutherland G A 242

Flower Pots. Tubs,
Vase. .etc.

Cope, W4 Bro 241

Hennecke 0 Co. 240

Hews A H 4 0o 240

HilflngerBros 240

McCarthy N F 4 Oo. 242
Rolker A 4 Sons. .. 241

EyersonUC 210

WhlUdln Pottery Oo 211

OMkouse Building,
Heating, Vent I lai-

iDg Apparatus and
Fittings.

OarmodyJD 211

OoweoN'sBons 244

Dletsoh A 4 Co 346

Glblln4 Oo 214

Gibbons H'y W 216

Gorton 4 Lidger-

wood Oo 216

Hales H W 210

Herendeen MfgCo.. 245

Hippard B 245

Hltchlngs 4 Oo 216

Jacobs S 4 Sons. . . . 246

Kay Wm H 246

LooklandLumberOo

233, 211
Lord 4 Bumham Co 246
Monlnger John OCo 244

Myers 4 Oo 246

Ormsby E A 244

Pierce Co F 0 244

Quaker City MaohOo 246
Richmond Stove Co 246
Smooth On MfgCo. 2J1
Stearns A T Lum Co 244
Van Home Griffon

40o 246

Weber 0S40O 246

Wood Glass Oo 211

Wolf A g a Bro 245

Greenhouse Sup-
plies, Tools, £tc.

Deming Oo 211

Lager 4 Hurrell 246

Scollay Jno A 240

Stumpp 4 Walter Oo 188
WlUowmead Qardns 243
WoUAQSBro 245

Insecticides and
Fungicides

FauBtH0 4Co 240

Eraft Plant Tonic Oo 240
Bolker A4 Sons.... 213

EoseMSgOo 240

EyersonDO 240

StoothoffHA 226

Inaarancs
Florist Fire Ins Asan 240
Florist HaUAss'n... 240

Jadoo

American Jadoo Oo. 241
Jadoo Fibre4 Liquid 240
ninihrooni Spawn
Faust HG 4 Co.... 240

Seeds

Beaulieu H 219

Beckert WO 246

Bragg BLOo 216

Burpee W A & Co 217

Olucas &Boddington

Oo 216

Cox Seed Oo 217

Jennings EB 237

Joosten O H 216

Johnson 4 Stokes... 217

N Y Mkt G Ass n 216

Plant Seed Co 217

BawBon WW40o.. 217

Eice J B 400 217

BohlllerJL.. 216

Siebrecht 4 Son.... 236
Storrs 4 Harrison Co 2S3
Stumpp 4 Walter Oo 216
Tborburn J M 4 Oo. 216
Vaughan'B Seed

Store 2)6

Weeber 4 Don 217

SltuatlonB Wanted. . 239

Help Wanted 239

llllsoallaneons 239

232

The F^lorists' F^>'OH7TMGe.

THE NEW

ROSE^

ADMIRAL DEWEY

^^ A SPORT FROM MADAME CAROLINE TESTOUT ^^

fffffffff^mmmiiT?

What it
Looks Like

...Its color is a delicate
blush-pink, shading to
white. Its shape is

♦ globular and expanding

♦ into a large, fragrant

♦ and full flower without

♦ showing center. The
flowers are borne on
long, stiff stems, requir-
ing little tying.

uaiuicuujjjjjjjjjjji

Mr. JOHN H. TAYLOR,
Bayside, L. I., N. Y.

Dear Sir :— I cannot help but write
you regarding tiie new rose, the
" Admiral Dewey," which you have
been shipping me for the past few
weeks. Its beauty and lasting quali-
ities are, in my opinion, unequaled in
the Rose World. The demand for this
is steadily increasing and is indeed
wonderful, considering the short time
it has been on the market. Wishing
you success with regards to same, I am.
Yours very truly.
(Signed) J. FLEISCHMAN.

ffffrf.rffrfni>T!ii>T!i>T!i!in!i!

What it
Does

...It is vigorous in
habit and a remarkably
free bloomer. Being
fastigiate in growth,
with little underbrush,
the plant may be
planted very close in
the bed. It is hardy and
a splendid bedding
rose.

i UUUUUUJJJJJJJJJJJJ

Mr. JOHN H. Taylor,
Bayside, L. I., N. Y.

Dear Sir:— Please ship me Friday
night 100 Admiral Deweys; nothing
else will do. Be sure to ship them as
1 have orders for them all.

(Signed) H. G. EYRES, Albany.

Dear Sir: — Please ship me Wednes-
day night, the following : 200 'Maids
and 100 Admiral Deweys. The
Admiral Dewey Roses are taking very
well, and 1 may be able to sell a large

number.

(Signed) H. G. EYRES.

THE ABOVE LETTERS SHOW WHAT THE RETAILERS THINK OF IT

OHDlviiS KECEIVEl) NOW ....

DELIVERY BEGINS MAY 1st, '99

PRICES

FROM lYz INCH POTS:

1 Plant = =

= $1.00

100 Plants = = $30.00

12 Plants =

= $9.00

500 Plants = $125.00

50 Plants = =

$17.50

1000 Plants = =$200.00

ITS RECORD AT EXHIBITIONS Tr''' ""'""'■ '"*""•

Bronze Medal and Certificate, N. Y.

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JOHN N. MAY...

SUMMIT, NEW JERSEY.

E. G. HILL & CO...

RICHMOND, INDIANA.

JOHN H. TAYLOR...

BAYSIDE, L. I., N. Y.

March 4, 1899.

The piLORISTS' EXCHTTNGE.

233

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Hot=Bed

Sash

Tenons white-leaded. Comers se-
cured with iron dowel pine. Every
detail of conBtruction perfect.
Made of Clear Cypress Lumber.

Quick Shipments.

We have in stock and can ship
immediately :

3 ft. X 6 ft., 3 rows 10 In. glass.

3 ft. Sin. xG ft., 4 " Sin. "

4 ft. X 6 ft., 5 " Sin. "

Not glazed, 1% in. thick.

Delivered Prices

Quoted on application. State size
and quantity wanted. No order
too small to receive careful atten-
tion, and none too large for our
facilities.

LOCKLAND LUMBER Co..

Lockland, Ohio. .

Mention the Plorleta' Bxchange when writing

Hartford. Conn.

Business the past week has not been
very brisk. There have been no social
affairs to speak of, and but little funeral
work has been done, consequently an
over-supply, especially in bulbouo stock,
has resulted.

Daffodils are in abundance, and not as
good in quality as usual. SUigles have
sold better than double ones up to the
present writing: there is also a good
supply of tulips, valley and KoniaUH.
Roses and violets are plentiful, but the
demand is e(iual to the supply. In the
rose line Bride and Bridesmaid are the
bestsellers, and prices keep up well. A
few Jacqs were received the first of the
week.

Carnations and lilies are not plentiful,
the latter being very scarce, and indica-
tions are now that they will be scarce
for Kaster. The growers are doing all
they can to push them along, but there
will be (luantitics that will not be in
bloom for Easter trade.

Azaleas and cyclamens are part of the
decorations in most of the florists' win-
dows and sell well. J. F. C.

St. Louis.

ItusinesK Items.

Trade during the past week has
been (|uite satisfactory to both whole-
sale and retail men, except during
very bad weather, several days of which
we have had.

Roses are in tiuite fair demand, that is
for good stock, prices holding up well.
Carnations are not so overabundant.
Violets and bulbous stock are still in ex-
cess of the demand. Callas are coming
in very freely. Harrisii sells poorly.

Trade seems to pick up nicely when-
ever the weather is bright. Lots of
funeral work agoing.

News Notes.

Gu.y and Emmund, of Belleville,
spent the day in town last week.

Mrs. Buckley, of the .Southside Floral
Co., .Springfield, 111., was also a recent
visitor.

Gus (irossart, of Belleville, recently
lost bis mother b.y death.

The store, <'il5 Locust street, recently
vacated by W. E. .Jordan, is reopened as
a retail plant, with J. M. Hudson as
manager.

Alex Waldbart & Sons have given up
the store under the Lindell Hotel. We
are not informed as to theirfutureplans.

J. J. Beneke turned out one of the
handsomest floral designs ever seen in
St. Louis. It was an immense lyre,
nearly seven feet in height and sur-
mounted by a star. It was the gift of
our citizens, headed by the mayor, to
Miss Florence Rickwell, a St. Louis lady,
leading actress for Sol Smith Russell.

Fred. Weber is also kept bus.v with
funeral work. He is well satisfied with
trade this season so far.

C. C. S.

Toronto.

Trade Falls Off.

Business has fallen off considerably
the past week, and with a largely in-
creased supply of bulbous stock there is
quite a glut in the market. Dattodils
are selling at retail for 25c. per dozen,
and at wholesale they have no regular
price. Prices of single narcissi and tu-
lips are also very low down. Violets are
plentiful, good ones selling cheap, poor
ones not being wanted at all. There is
still a good demand for white Uower8,as
much funeral work is being done. Callas
are the only white stock plentiful. Good
roses are still selling fairly well.

The weather has been milder and
plants have been moving better. The
demand has been mostly for azaleas,
cyclamen, wallHowers, mignonette and
hyacinths. The latter are generally not
quite up to thestandard of former years.
There is consiileriiblo speculation going
on as to how tlic liliis will be for Easter.
The very cohl weather of a week or two
ago has rather ujjset the calculations of
some of the boys, and at present quite a
number look about right for about April
eleventh instead of April first. There
is considerable carnation talk going on
now, and to all appearances this flower
is going to have a boom here soon.

T. M.

Montreal.

Trade Report.

Considering the season business
has kept up wonderfully well. There are
still a number of small private parties
being given, which, with the demand for
funeral work occasioned by the very
changeable weather at present prevail-
ing, is keeping the supply down fairly
well. BullioUH stock at present is very
plentiful and of lair i| u a lity. double daffo-
dils, both in pans and as cut flowers,
being the favorites. Retail prices for the
week are: Tea roses, .fl.r.O to $2.50 for
extra quality; violets, -JOc. to .50c. per
bunch; carnations, 35c. to 50c. per
dozen; daffodils, double, 75c.; single,
.50c. to 75c.; Romans, 50c. per dozen ;
tulips, 40c. to 75c. per dozen ; hyacinths
in pots and ])aus, 20c. per spike; lilies in
pots or cut, 25c. per bud ; azaleas, f 2 to
Jf4 each ; rhododendrons, in smnll ipian.
tity, ;52 to ^f2.50 each ; cinerarias, 50c.
to 75c. each.

Club Notes.

The euchre competition, Monday
night, was a great success; the meeting
was the largest for the past year. After
two hours' play George Trussell and
John Dunbar had tied with eight games
each; in the filay off ;Mr. Trussell won.
The competition will be continued next
social night.

Notes.

Berlie Graves will leave his p esent
store May 1 ; he intends to devote his
whole time and attention to his gieen-
houses during the Summer months.

Walter Wllshire Is also moving at the
same time, but has not yet decided on
his future location.

Ewing & Co. are adding importations
of palms, arnucarlas and hard wooded
stock to their extensive seed business.

Visitors: W. Mott, representing H. A.
Dreer, Inc., and Mr. Gomer, representing
K. J. Kuyk, Holland. B.

Detroit.

After a week spent in snowbound
I'hilndelphia it seemed good to get back
to beautiful Detroit, with her clean
streets, and good water, and to find
springlike weather, with business good
and a plentiful supply of (lowers to meet
the demand for funeral work which has
been the bulk of trade since Lent com-
menced. But the strict keeping of the
season has eased off somewhat, to the
joy of the florist, and it does not seem to
make much difference in trade, except for
the first week or two.

At the last meeting of the Florists'
Club, Mr. Taylor gave an address on the
"Culture of the Violet," which was fol-
lowed by a very lively discussion ; and
froiu the various experiences of the sev-
eral growers it looked as if any old soil,
any old stock and any old house would
grow violets provided the grower had
good luck.

S. Taplin extended to the Club an invi-
talion to visit his place on March 1. to
inspect his system of burning hard coal,
slack and clay in his new patented boil-
ers, which, he claims, save 75 per cent,
of the cost of fuel.

Owing to the absence of the president
and vice-president the chair was ably
filled by J. F. Sullivan. Rag.

Thanks the Florists' Exchange.

Youradvertisement has sold out all my large
ferns, none left over the 35 cent size. Thank
you. L. H. FOSTER.

Dorchester, Maes., Feb. 27, '99.

CHEAP SPECIAL OFFER ! cheap

ANYBODY Wno INTENDS GROWING

A
SPECIALTY

HERE IS TODR CHANCE!

Speak quickly If you want any. I have a surplus of floe

bushy plants from 3"^ In. pots of the Smas variety.

tbe beet of all. Erica Fragrans at ^IS.UU per 100.

Cash must accompany all orders.

Anton Schultheis, Gollsge Point, L. I., N. Y.

1". O, Box 7S.

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ERICA MELANTHERA

Nice plants in 4 inch pots
lo cents eacb, SS.oo per loo

Cash with order

FRANK NIQUET, Paichogue, N. Y.

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THE BOSTON FERN

J5.00 per 100: f 10.00 per 1000. About 1000
left at $20.00 per loo to $35.00 per mO....

L H. FOSTER, 45 King St. Dorchester, Mass.

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pALMS

AND==

FERNS

Safe Arrival Guaranteed by Express.

ROBT. CRAIQ & SON, ■

BOSES, PBLPIS, GBOTONS, I

...CARNATIONS.. J

and Noveitleg In Decorative Plants, ■

Market and 49lh Sts.. PHILADELPHIA, PA. J

■■■■■■■■■HaiBIBBaaBBBBBBI
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PALMS

AND

FERNS.

The LARGEST STOCK Iti
th« Wed.

GEO. WITTBOLD, '"c'i3i£'i^{5'J>"

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ELLIS & POLLWORTH,

niLWAUKEE. WIS.

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LATANIA BORBONICA

2 iDch pota $0.60 per doz : *4.00 per 100.

4 " 2.50 " §0.00 •*

5 " extra fine 4. TO " 35.00 **

6 " 9.00 " 70.00 "

8 " from f 1.50 to $2.25 per plant; $16.00 to $24.00

per doz.
Fine specimen plants, from $3 00 to $5.00 a piece.

ARECA LUTESCENS.

4 Inch pot8 $25-00 per 100.

5 '• 4 plants In pot, $50.00 per 100 ; 60 cU. a piece

6 " 3 " '• 1.00 a piece.

Fine large plants from $5.00 up.
Keutia Belinoreaua and Forateriana—

4 inch pot8 $35.00 per 100.

5 " $50.00 to 75.00

6 " 1.00 to 1.25 apiece.

Large plants from $3.00 to $10.00 apiece.

Pbcenix. Heclinata. Cauarlensla and Ruplcola, all

sizes from 2 to 10 Incb pots, at lowest prices.
Pbtenix Kecliiiala, 4 Inch pots, '.'(lets. each. $I3.0I'

per uxi; 5 iDi-h pot.s. ;i5 eta. each. $aO OU per Uli; fi

I::ch piitH, <;n cis eucli. f:-r. (Ni ]u-t i\M).
CocoM VVoiUU'liaiiit. -Mmli pots, flne, $15.00 per lOU,

and lari^tT plniitH trum l'i) <-tn. up.
FiciiH EliiMlira, line wi'll-grown plants, 5 Inch pota

and larger, f nun 35 cts. up.
FaudnniiN IIiHin, 4 Inch pots, $25.00, and 5 Inch

pota. $JO.OO ptT UK), floe nlants.

Azalea ludica, 10-12 In. beads, 50c, each; $40.00 a 100

*' 12-14 " 7r'c. " (S.OO "

** larger plants, from if 1.00 up

Dbl. White Priiiiuin, strong 2Lt In plants, $7.00 a 100

FEUNS— Have about 20,000 of fine assortnient. trotii

2 I noli puta. In flne condition. $3-00 a lOO; $27.50 a 1000

JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, Allegheny Pa ,

L. D. TELEPHONE 872.
Mention the noriita' Exchange wh*o writing.

Nephrolepis Exaltata Bostoniensis.

Tbe Handsomest DecoratiTe Plant In CultlTatlon.

»8,00 per 100; $«).00 per 1000.
MINE IS THE GENUINE STOCK.

FRED. C. BECKER, - - - 1 730 Cambridge Street, CAMBRIDGE, MASS.

Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing.

\/l ^^^^l^ \/l ^„^n^~n^^^ " '° ""' hottest telling plant tor retail we know of, line for
/Vl/ir/ltll/) /Vl/l^^^n)rfi/in/l ferneries, also makes »ne a or 4 inch pot plants, a in. pots, $l.(Kl
tTIUIUIIlU iriUO^UIIgVUUU per tloz., te.OO per IIXI. 3 In. pots, $1.50 per doz., tS.oi) per 100.
PANnANII<\ IITII l<» 5 In. pots, 15 to 18 Ins. lilgl], strong ana PrRMC In 2 In. pots for tenerles,

rniiunnuo U l lUIO beallhy, IS.SH per iloz., »25.0O per lOO. rCHPiO Svarletles, $3.00 per 100,

PARNATinN<i Ii""le'll'uttlngs,Evcllna,$J.UOperlOO, Mrs. Bradt, $4.00 per lOO. Genesee, white. $4 00 per 100,
VinnUM l lUIIO n,,,, t,,„, r^-.i, jsooper m. Gold Nugget, $5.0) per lOO, White Cloud, $5.00 per 100, Argyle.
$5.00 per 100, Duyhreak. Flora lllll, Vlitor, .lubllco. $2.00 per 100, $15.1)0 per 10110, Wm. Scott, McGowan. Portia,
$1,50 per 100, A^iPARARII^ I'luiiioHUS Nanus, strong, 3 In. pote, $7.00 per 100. !<i>renKeri.

$10.00 per lOOO. «Or«nHUUO strong, 2^0 In. pots, $7.00 per 100; 3,^ Inch, strong, $8 00 per 100,

ANTHERICUM VARIEGATUM strong. 2l« in. pots. $2.50 per lOO. K- Tenns, cash or C. O. D.

Mention this paper. C. MERKEL & SON, Mentor, Ohio.

Mention th« Floriaf' H!xctuuig« when writing. ■

ThePopularCAROLINA POPLAR.

*Tnflt the tree Tor city piantlagr— Thrlvea ^vhere others Tnll— ReaUts
■moke and caa AM the aainmander doeii Are. '7i>,000 of them, beautiful trees
etoH.tt to 10, 10 to 1*2 and 12 to 15 feet. ImmenBeBtockof all other Shade Trees. Shruha and
RoMes. HundredH orthouAnnds of Fruit Treea. Small Friilta. Ornite VInea.
Pintita, Heeda. Valuable Oataloi^ue free. Correspondence Bolicited. Write us your
wants if you would procure the best at bottom prices.

45th YEAR. 44 GREENHOUSES. 1,000 ACRES.
THE STORRS& HARRISON CO., Box 529, PA1NE8VILLE, OHIO.

»h» P'lf.H-t." CTohn

PALMS

AH Home Grown, Strong and Healthy.

All Measurements are from Top of Pot, and don't you forget it

ARECA LUTESCENS.

4 In. pot, 3 PlfintB,

Hrlght. Per doz. Per 100

15 to 18 In. J3.00 i*J5 00

20 to 22 Iq. 6.00 50,00

22 to 36 In. 9 00 75 00

2W to 30 In. 12 00 \m.00

6 " 3 "

6 " 3 '■

12 " 3 " 60 to 72 In., very buahv, each, 10.00

A few bushy speclmeus, 14 In. pot, % ft. dlgh, each, f 25

JOS. HEACOCK,

■WYNCOTE, PA.

COCOS WEDDELIANA.

Height.

2x3 In. pot, 1 Plant,

6 to 8 In.

per 100, $10.00

3 •■ 1 ..

8 to 10 Id.

15 00

4 .. 1 ..

15 In.

40.00

5 .. 1 ..

15 to 18 In.

encb, 50c.: doz., 6 00

5 " 3 "

15 to 18 In.

each, 50c.; doz., O.tio

KENTIA BELMOREANA.

Leaves. Height. Per doz. Per 100

3 In. pot, 4 to 5 10 to 12 In. $3.rW $25 00

4 " 5 to 6 15 to 18 In. 6.00 50 0(1

5 " 5 18 to 2U In. 12.00 100.no

6 " 6 18 to 20 In. 15.00 125.00
6 " C 24 to 30 In. 18.00 150.00

Ifentlon the FlorlBts* Bxohuica wh«n wrltlnf.

234

The Florists'

JXCHHNGE.

We are headquarters for all '99 novelties.
Also complete list of best commercial
varieties. ^^Correspondence solicited.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich.

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NEW WHITE CHRYSANTHKMIJM

BLIZZARD

A sport from Glory of the Paciftc, the best
early white to date. Price from 3J inch pots,
strong, 25c. each; 6 for $1.00; 13 for $3,00 by
express.

Ismene Calathina. ^tl'I'ilSV^/do^z"

$10.00 per 100. Large flowering bulbs, unlike
Harrisil Lilies the bulbs increase and improve
yearly; easily forced or can be treated the
same as Qladloli.

Cllll iV strong plants, f rom 2^^ inch pots,
OinlLAA. 2c. each.

E. HOLLEY, Hudson, N.Y.

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New Chrysanthemum

POLLY ROSE

The earliest pure white Chrysanthemum
on the market. Uas the strong sturdy
habit of its parent. Glory o( the Pacific,
but is pure white instead of pink.
Awarded Flrst-Claas CertificatebyChrys-
anthemum Society. October 22d, 1898.
Ready March let, 1899.

3''Sc. each ; S3 per doz.t S^iO.OO per 100.

Orders filled in rotation.

200 West Side Ave., JERSEY CITY, N. J.

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footed Cuttings

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

100 lOOO

FranU Hardy $8.UU $76 Oi>

Modesto 3.C1O 25.011

Bonuaflon 3.0(1 Zb.W

Glory of ttae Pacific 3.110

GeorKlana Pitcher '^.00

Mrs. p. Perriu 3.J0

ROSES.

Vellow Rambler $3.00 $2,501

Pink " a.oo ;;5.oo

IJVhlte " 4.110

Crimson " 4 OU

Pres. Caruot 4.nii

Bride 300

'Maid 3.00

All First-Cla89 Stock.

ALVAB L. REYNOLDS.

MADISON, N.J.

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Booklets for Retail Use.

We have at various times referred to
the issuance, by W. A. McFaddeii, of Cin-
cinnati, Ohio, ol attractive looliingbooli-
lets for the double purpose of enlighten-
ing his customers on the flowers he has
to offer, while at the same tiineassuming
the form of an advertisement. The
latest of these pamphlets to reach us is
one entitled "'Kosebank and its Orchids."
It is neatly printed and illustrated, while
much interesting information on orchids
is furnished, including descriptions and
the various uses to which they are
applied by the florist, as decorative sub-
jects. As an evidence of the growing
popularity of the orchid and its general
adaptability, in the author's opinion,
may be cited the following: "In the
selection of flowers for any especial oc-
casion it is frequently a matter of no
little consideration as to just what is
'good form.' This question can never
occur in tbe selection of orchids. That
stern dame of fashion, Madame Grundy,
has set the seal of her approval upon
them, and they are Invariably "good
form.' In fact, it is a common saying
among the young business men of New
York, who, true to their Americanism,
are more occupied with business than
society, * when in <loubt send orchids.'"

In the distribution of such effective
trade-seeking documents, we heartily
commend the example of W. McFadden
to all in the retail trade.

Another serviceable and timely book-
let is that issued by Daniel 15. Long, of
Buffalo, N. Y., entitled, " What is a Seed?
How to Grow and How to Kill It," the
text having been prepared by Ellas \.
Long, lately editor of Popular Garden-
ing. This document gives numeroususe-
ful hints on the sowing and culture of
various seeds by amateurs: tells what to
do and what not to do, to be successful.
As the distributor says, '*One [pam-
phlet] slipped into each seed order as a
gift would be read and appreciated."
The cheap rate at which the booklets are
sold would easily allow ol this.

CHRYSANrHEMUMS

12 60 per 100; «20.00 per 1000. Rooted cuttings, tl.60
per 100; tlO.tOper lOOO.

BEGONIAS. Kubra, Ertnrl, 12.60 per 100. Vernon.
1.3.00. Bertha Cbateaurocner. »2.00 per lOJ.

HELIOTROPES, FUOaSlAS. GEKANIUMS. as-
Boneb. t2-60 per 100. COLEU3. ♦3.U0 per lOU. MOON-
VINES. »2 60perll0.

THE NATION IL PLANT CO .

DAYTON. OHIO.

Chrysanthemums, ^p e'f "i'^.'i'r'^^oo".;

- — - dtutr. Geo. Bramhrtll.

Liberty, Mrs. G. Pullman. Mutual Friend, May-
flower. The Qiieeu, Yellow Queen, Niveus. Geo.
Wesr. Mrs. E. G. Hill, Pres. ymith, Helen Hlood-
good, I .ory. Major Uonoaffon and others, our
selpction, 50c.; your selection, 75c. per 100.
CARNATIONS, rootedcuttinffs, Lizzie McGowan,
50c. per 100. Will exchangeanynf theabovofor
2 in. Heliotrope or Daybreak, Victor. Jubilee,
or good yellow CarnatiooEi, rooted cuttings.
WYNINGS, Lebanon. Pa.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

Good strong, healthy plants, of the following well

knowQ varieties :
Mine. G. Bergmann, Eugene Dallledouze. Ivory,
Win. H. LlQColn, Tlie Queen, Col. W. B. Smith, Mrs.
Jerome Jones, Mrs. J. G. Whilldio, Etolle de Lyon,
V. H. Hallock, MIbs MInnfe Wanamaker, ftfaya
Dean, Golden WeddlDg. Culllnefordl, Nlveus Geo.
W. Chllds. Minerva, Ueeele Burton, Liberty, ilo-
desto, BonnafTon. Western King, Mrs. J. J. Gleas-
ner. Pink Ivory. Belle of Castlewoud, Mrs. Mur-

dock, J. G. Woodford, Hose Owen

3U cts. per doz. From 2^ In. pots. «2.00 per 100.

PAMMAQ f?ood varieties, nmned, f 2 Do per 100.

OHiinMO Good mixed, »1.00 per 100.

N YM PH /E A ;i"^''p\ViS"*''^"^*' '''"°^ '^"'''
fl. VINCENT JR. a SON, White Marsh. Md.

FOR '99

ECLIPSE 98-Yellaw sport Wm. H. Cbadwiok, 50c. each, $3.60 per doz
PRIDE -Large earl .V white. TrythisI 26 cents each, $3.00 per dozen.
GOLDEN GATE ROSE— Finest stock In the country.

GROVE P. RAWSON, Elmira, New York

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10,000 NEW CHRYSANTHEMUMS

WHITE "GLORY OF THE PACIFIC.

Early pure white, a grand large flower, and strong robust grower. Originated here

on my place. Flowers were sold last Fall in quantities at .34th St. Market.

Ready March 1st. 35c. each ; $3 per doz.; $20 per 100.

CHAS. J. MARC, Woodside, Queens Co., NEW YORK.

Mention the FlorlitA' Elzchaii^ when wrltlnff.

New York.

Market Improves.

The condition of the flower marliet
is somewhat improved over last week.
Shipments coming in have been a little
lighter, while the demand has been a
triHe more steady. Roses have cleared
out fairly well and on one or two days
the prices stiffened somewhat. A few
special Beauty were sold at 40c. each
but 35c. has been the prevailing figure
for this grade. Kxtras have brought
aOc; No. 1, 8c.; culls, $1 to f3 per hun-
dred. Special Bride and IJridesmaid
have averaged about $7 per hundred ;
extras $5, and lower grades have sold
at $2 to .f4 per hundred. Some good
Brunner are coming in and fetch from $8
to :|flO per hundred, specials bringing
?25 per hundred.

The supply of carnations has dimin-
ished a little aud the demand has been
about equal to it. Prices have remained
about the same, though in a few in-
stances standard grades have been sold
for $2 per hundred and fancy varieties
at $5 per hundred.

Cattleyas are about the only orchids
that are called for at this time; these are
bringing from 25c. to 35c. each, a few
extra laigeones reaching 40c. Calogyne,
though now in in quantities, does not
meet with any demand. Cypiipedium
Lawrenceanum is coming in in small
lots, and brings from 2Uc. to 25c. each,
according to quality.

Bulbous flowers are still plentiful,
though they are not arriving in such
enormous quantities as they did eight or
ten days ago. Von Sions bring 5fl per
hundred, while Paper Whites, Romans
and lily of the valley realize from 5()c. to
f 1.50 per hundred. Some Golden Spur
is being shipped in here from Georgia,
and tnough a trifle smaller than the
stock grown around here, it arrives in
good shape and is a factor in keeping the
price of this variety down.

Violets aie being received in enormous
quantities. One wholesaler is getting
about 50.000 a day, and this condition
will probably be kept up till about the
1,5th or 20th of this month, so that ad-
vances in the price of these flowers are
not In sight at present; 40c. per hundred
is the highest figure realized on the spe-
cial grades, while ordinary stock sells as
low as 25c. per hundred.

Callas are plentiful and the demand for
them is slow; during the last tew days
numbers have been sold at $4: per hun-
dred. In small lots, however, the prices
has been $6 to $8 per hundred. Harrisil
lilies are also not in such good demand
and have sold at the same rate as the
callas.

Acacia sprays are a complete glut,
large quantities are being held by some
of the commission men, and it cannot be
sold at any price. Smilax is more plen-
tiful now and of fair quality, good strings
bringing 15c. each.

Among the retailers business keeps up
well. This week funeral work has been
heavy and some very large designs have
been sent out, ranging in price from f 75
to $100. truncheons and dinners are
fa8hloiiat)le even though Lent isheie and
these create quite a demand for decora-
tions aud cut flowers.

Thomas Young, Jr., has passed the
crisis in pneumonia and is improving
slowly.

Some carnations are now coming into
the market with rubber bands around
the calyx to hold the flower .together,
these are in a class by themselves and
are termed " rubber necks."

J. M. Hodgson, the Fifth avenue florist,
will move a few blocks further up the
avenue in the near future.
Market Florists' Meet.

The New York Market Florists'
Association held a meeting on Monday
evening last at Lynch's Restaurant, to
consider the reopening of the Clinton
Street Market for Spring trade. About
25 plant growers were present. All
seemed satisHed with the workings of
the Association during the previous vear
and wignilied their apjiroval of the same
l)y taking stands for the coming season.
.Some discussion took place on a choice
ol stands.aud it was finally decided that
those having stands last year should
have the privilege of continuing the
same, and new members must choose
from the stands unoccupied. Two new
members were admitted into the Associ-
ation— I. v. Harrison and J. H. Fiesser.
The date for opening the market was set
for Saturday, March 18. Among those
who will continue to have stands this
year are: Leach Bros., M. Kunhert
Chas. Dictz, J. BIrnie, A. C. Schru'der, P.
Ueis, F. Kngelen, R. Whitman, Groech

Bros., J. Nicol, A. D. Rose, E. Murray,
H. C. Steinhoff, Lehnig & Winnefeld, 'iP.
Daly, J. D. Harrison, F. Marquardt,':C.
Zarembo, G. Brown, R. Uryer, G.Schaeler
and J. H. FiesSer.

Another meeting will be held on Tues- |
day, 14th inst.

The auction sale at Cleary & Co.'s on
March 7, will consist of hardy hybrid
roses, nursery stock and bulbs. The
oBice at the auction rooms has been
moved so as to give more room and Mr.
Uleary is contemplating renting another
floor in the building, which will materi-
ally increase his facilities.

Wm. Elliott & Sons will begin their
auction season on Tuesday, March 14,
with a sale of hardy ornamentals, roses,
nursery stock, etc.

NOTES BY THE WJY.

Troy, N. Y. — Sambrook & Son report
a flourishing business, much of which is
attributed to the healthy state of the
mill industry. The first shipment, con-
sisting of eighteen cases of collars and
cuffs to Porto Rico and a similar ship-
ment to Honolulu, was tlie occasion of
rejoicing and a floral display. Strong
evidence of the march of American civili-
zation, and as Mr. Sambrook, Sr., sagely
remarked, "who can predict how soon
floral weddings will be dem.anded a la
.\mericane'.'" I noted a vase of Totten's
new carnation, Young America, standing
beside America, the color is brighter and
strongly contrasts with the latter va-
riety.

Albany, N. Y. — Goldring Bros, were
agreeably surprised with the latershow-
ing of violets which has come up to their
usual high standard. Those in beds are
superior to those planted on the bench,
with the exception of Svvanley White,
which does best grown the latter way.
Single violets do best in pots; grown in
beds the plants make too much foliage.
There is a very limited inquiry, forsingies
in this city. Meteor and Beauty roses
have done splendidly this season; a fine
crop isinslghtfor Easter. Almost double
the amount ofglnss is now devoted to
rose growing. Carnations, I have seen
done better, evidently there are elements
unsuited to this plant in this section, as
all other plants flourish. Ail roses, both
teas and liybrids, are grown in shallow
beds, and fed with fresh horse manure.
I did not see a single sickly plant.

H. G. Eyres is receiving grand Marie
Louise violets from his place at Saugcr-
ties. Both wedding orders and funer.il
work keep all the craft busy. I noted .i
handsome hand bouquet at Eyres' of lily
of the valley with streamers of Ccelogyiie
cristata tied in loops of baby ribbon. Also
a fine piece of work inastandinglyreand
crescent, five feet tall, worked outinpink
and white.

Fred. A. Danker is havingagood share
of funeral work, and Lent has caused
little let up to wedding orders. Sam.
Goldring speaks in a similar strain.

John Dingwall has thrown outmost of
his roses to make way for bedding stock.

L. Menand has a good demand for or-
cliid blooms. He grows these very euc-
cessfully.

Saratoga, N. Y.— T. J. Totten attended
the Carnation Convention minus the ex-
hibit of his seedling Young America,
which became separated from its sponsor
and t()und;its way to New York instead,
where it was placed on exhibition at ca
coniniiHsiiin house and elicited highly
favorable comments. The weather just
at that time was responsible tor many
vagaries. Mr. Totten is retaining his re-
putation as a crack grower of the Beauty
rose, which is more profitable to him in
Summer than now.

Glens Palls, N. Y.— H. L. Crandell &
Co. report a very satisfactory business
and a good outlook tor Easter. They
have one of the best blocks of Harrisil I
have seen in this section.

Ballstou, N. Y.— John Schafer now
confines himself almost wholly to whole-
sale trade, growing roses chiefly and
doing them well. He finds specialties
pay the best. .Mr. Schafer has been un-
well for some time, but is gradually be-
coming more like his tfirmer self.

W. M.

One of the Best

I hare found the Florists' Exchange one of
the liest mediuma that I have ever tried for
selling any kind of stock generally used by
florists. SAMUEL C. MOON.

Morrisville, Pa.

March 4, 1899.

The F=lorists* Exchange.

285

THIS is a grand combination of good qualities; free bloomer, early
and continuous; in point of color the finest pink Carnation yet
produced ; large and perfect form, very fragrant ; long, stiff
stem. Was very profitable in the New York and Philadelphia mar-
kets last winter. Winner of the Craig Cup and Certificate, November,
1S97. Certificates — Morristown, Orange, New York, Port Chester,
Lenox, Chicago, and Silver Medal Chicago, 189S.

PRICE:— $2.00 per doz.; $10.00 per 100 ; $75 00 per 1000;
50 at 100 rates; 500 at 1000 rates.

G. H. CRANE, AMERICA, GENERAL, MACEO, GENERAL, GOIMCEZ, and all the best novelties. $2.00 per doz.'';
$10.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000; 50 at loo rates; 500 at 1000 rates. 'WHITE CL,OUD, BIRS. JAMES DEAN, GOLD
NUGGET, MRS. FRANCES JOOST, MRS. GEO. M. BRADT, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000.

JUBILEE, EMPRESS, BON-TON, LILY DEAN, EVELINA, PAINTED LADY, PSYCHE, $2.50 a 100; $20.00 a 1000.

We call special attention to our fine stock of the two superb varieties, VICTOR and FLORA H I LL ^'^"'^ '^ff'^r them
at the low price of $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000, for first-claSS stock. MTALL READV TO SHIP NOW.

ROBERT CRAIG & SON, Market and 49th Streets, PHILADELPHIA, Pa.

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Cincinnati.

Trade Notes,

liumnesEi during the past week was
lair, but nothing to brag of, and com-
posed of funeral work principall.v. Stock
is not over plentiful, especially first-class
flowers. Carnations are holding their
own nicely. Scott, as usual, is behaving
badly and bursting its calyx. Flora Hill
is also inclined to burst, but it is sup-
posed the manner ot growing and the
weather have much to do with this at
this season ot the year.
The News.

Frank W, Ball, of Cincinnati Cut
Flower Co., was married on the 28th
ult. to Miss Bertha Fisher, formerly
saleslady tor J. A. Peterson. The best
wishes ot the craft here are extended to
the happy couple.

A. I!. Aldrich, of Springfield, O., and
Win. Walker and Henry Fuche were call-
ers Tuesday, also Martin Kenkauf, with
Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa.

The boys have all returned from the
carnation meeting well pleased with
their trip, and better pleased with their
own places.

K. Witterstaetter has been sick with
La Grippe for the past three days, but is
some better at this writing.

E. G. GiLLETT.

Cleveland.

Trade Feels the Ktt'ect uf Lent.

The usual depression in trade at-
tendant with the Lenten season has
manifested itself to some extent, and re-
tail prices show a considerable decline.
Still, a great deal of funeral work and a
few decorations create a demand lor
large quantities of flowers, and as the
supply is not over large, nearly all offered
are used np. Bulbons stock is more
plentiful than at any previous writing
and quality better.

Roses are cleaned up well; the supply
Is not heavy, and none of the stock com-
ing in is wasted. I'rices fire lower and
the best stock offered now does not bring
over .fi; per hundred, while the inferior
grades sell at $4 and f ."J per hundred.
Prices on Beauty, at retail, have dropped
to f <j for best blooms; $1., 'jo per dozen
is the outside rate now obtaining for
Bride, Bridesmaid and Meteor. Large
quantities of Cusin are on hand.

Carnations, at retail, show a weaken-
ing in price and are now offered at 2.1c.,
85c., 50c. and 00c. Growers, however,
hold for the usual rateof $1.50 to $2 per
hundred and inostof theirproduct moves
at that figure.

Harrisii are somewhat easier, and
more are offered than at any previous
writing, ¥1 to $1.50 per dozen is realized
bv growers for the best blooms; $2 to
f 2.50 at retail.

Bulb stock is offered freely and forms
the principal part ot many store and
window displays. There is not much
variation in ijrices since last report. Tu-
lips hold at $2 and $a per hundred ; 50c.
and 60c. at retail. Dutch hyacinths are
now coming in and move at )IH and .|4
per hundred, retailing at 75c. to $1 per
dozen ; $1 to if 2 is the prevailing price
on daffodils, trumpets, Romans. Paper
Whites, etc. Valley brings $3 to $5 ; vio-
lets, 75c.; sweet peas, f 1 and $2.

W. C. Saltford, of Poughkeepsie, N. Y.,
was in town early this week; and A. C.
Drake, representing J. Chas. McCullough,
Cincinnati, O., called upon the seed trade
a few days ago. G. A. T.

All That Could be Asked.

The Florists' Exchange has heen all we could
ask as an advertisintr medium. We have been
benefited by our advertisements more than
ten times the amount spent on other papers.
We clieerlully recommend anyone having
nursery stock or florists' ^oods to sell to use
your paper as a medium for letting the trade
know what they have. Whenever we need to
purchase any goods the Florists' Exchange is
the first paper we consult.

THE ELIZA liETH NUKSEHV CO.

Elizabetli, N.,7.

50,000 LfTTUCE PL«MTS gl^wtf^Hi?:

tionse. Uoston Mark-t. Tt'imlB I'.iill, Stonehead. Karly
Simpson, all Rood irfliisplanted stock, reaily to plant lu
greenhouse or botbeil. TnvuaplaQtcii, t2.5Uper 1LHH3;35c.
Tier HHi. Non-tranephintcil. ^iic. ptT 100; $1.50 per UVX); If
bv mall, add 10c. per H"'. ('asii with order pleaae.
iMir <'oiiverMe (Jreeuh'seN, WfbBler, illass.
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(jOOTEDCOLEUS CUTTINGS «^f

$4 011 per Kino, express. VerschaffeUll, 70 0t8.
per 100; (0.00 per ICOO.

WM. H. SEARCH,

Avondale. CheMter Co.. Pa.

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Meig, Dodd, Alsace. Souv. d'An-
tolneCrozy, $3.00 per 100. Profeesor.
I'roKrePslon, Sophie Buchner, Geof-
frey St. niliilre. ItnU*. t:.'r>"per iW. .lohn White. L.K.
Bailey, < lias. Ileiidereou, UucliCBs de Mortimer, Queen
charlotte, :i^'.i.Oi) per lit'- Francois <'rozy, Mnie. Crozy,
Marqnant, $1.50 a I'll. Man\' nther vare. on application.
Al TCDU AftlTUCD AC ^'>><'k plants, 4 varletk'e.

ALicnuAn itfcnffd i.usiiv, $3.00 per loo.

ft ADUATinilC l^'"'<''l ciiitln'^B.Jolin Young. Bon
banllAllUn?^ 'lun, *^iinipur lO"; $:trj I'er lOUO.
Helint I'fipe and Pcliiuhi double. '..'^ Inch pots.
$1' fiU per UNI. I ash with order please.

\vili-ia:>i sti i'pe, hoiuh, k. i., is. y.

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Seasonable Stock

DRACiENA INDIVISA. 4 In.. 15 to 18 In. high,
$12.00 per 100; 5 In., 20 to 22 In. lilgb, *I8.00 per 100.

BOSTON FERN, 214 In., »5,(10 per 100.

ail'SA ENSETE, 10 In., »1.25 each.

COL,Er8, rooted cuttlDps, VERScHAFFELTti auil
tiOLDKN QUKBN. 75 cts. per 100: 16.00 per imXI.
In variety, 60 cts. per 100 ; J5.00 per 100".

CANNA

WITH OBDKB, I'LKAB

S. S. PECK tl AM, New Bedford, Mass.

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BRU.XNT. MME. SALLEHOl, KOSE. MRS.
TAYLOR, $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per lOOO

TATA, EKA8TI, Ai-BA I'iCTA and
other good varietleB.SiT^ In , $'^.00 per doz. Manicata
Begonias, 3 In., ^^,00 per doz. ; 3^ In., $3.00 per doz.

VINCA MAJOR 7i*„'.'.'ra"erfe*--""'"'""=

lUV RPRANIIIM SniTV. C.IAS. TUBNER, 2 In ,

■ VI u^nnnium j^.so a loo ; 3 in., js.so a loo.

SMILAX I'Tom llata, extra One, 50 ct8. per 100.

irt varieties tc

12 50 per lull.

PANMAQ Mmk. 'Rt'ZY, f'liAs. llENi>KRSON and
l>nn lino ,,tli,TKiiod vars.,j;2.00a I00;tl5.00a 1000.

PFI ARRnNIIIM^ 4 varieties, 2 In., f 2.50 per
r C i.H n U U n I U m O 100 ; 4 in, soon be in bloom.

$10.00 per 100.

....CASH, PLEASE....

A.J.BALDWIN,Newark,Ohio.

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ROSE HILL NURSERIES

SPECIALTIES

DRAC/ENA CANES : : :
PANDANUS UTILIS SEEDS
KENTIA BELMOREANA and
FORSTERIANA SEEDS : :

(Fresh)

The largest stock in America of Palms, Orchids, Ferns. Stove and
Greenhouse Plants, Pandanus, Ficus and Araucarias.

We Guarantee
Entire Satisfaction.

Write for Prices
and Samples.

5IEBRECHT & SON

NEW ROCHELLE. N. Y.

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1 50,0()« GERANIUMS f

^— From '2;,.j inch pots, nun stock ready for shifting into :^

^; larger size. All the loading standard varieties and ^^

Sz recent introductions, such as : ^S

S. A. Mutt
V. P. KaNpall
Itloiide de Rue
Mary Hill
Conit. la Baume
Jolin Doyle

DOUBLES.

Marvel
Alpli. Rlcard
noul>le C-uiiiea
RoHe I'erfectiou
I-a F'avorite
IV. P. Sliuiuoiis

SINGLES.

'^Vllliain KelAvay
Beaule Poiteviiie
Golden Croiwii
Coint. de Harcourt

lUme Bruaiit Madonna

Mnie. C. Moliu W. A. ebalfaut

Gett>-.sburK Crlnisou Uedder

Mar. de Uayre and many others.

ruichaser's selection, $-2.r>0 per 100; $20.00 per 1000

Peacb Blossom
J. R. Lowell
Mrs. J. M. Gaar

I CARNATIONS

In line condition, ready
now, from sand and soil.

America | 2 grand Scarlets, introductions for

C. H. Crane f i«'J'J- Pcrdoz., $2.00; per 100, |10.00

^ Jul>llee »a50

Bon Tou.
Empress.

Arifyle

Mrs. Bradt

Gold Nueitet....
Mrs. lUcBurney,

Per 100 I'er lOOO
$311.00
35.00
36.00
85 00
40.00
411.00
30 00

4.00
400
4.00
6.00
6 00
2.50

I'er 100 Per lilO

Evelina i;4.00 $35.uu

Mayor Plngree 3.60 30.00

-White Cloud 4 00 35.00

Klora Hill 3.00 16.00

Jack Frost 4.00 35.00

Albertlnl 2.60 30.00

% Nephrolepis Cordata Compacta

We are sMU yelliof; this

Graud New Fern. Every

floritt sliould tftowaomeof

ttiis Fern. It. la a ijuick 8''ller, and ^vill give the best of satisfactiou to your

retail customers. Price, 2V4 iucli pots, 75 cts. per doz.; $6 00 per 100; 3 inch

pots, $1.25 per doz.; $7.50 per 100; 4 ioch pots, $3.00 per doz.; $15 00 per 100.

Send In your order at once while stock la in fine condition.

TERMS CASH WITH ORDER.

i H.W.BUCKBEE,

FOREST CITY
GREENHOUSES,

LOCK BOX SU.

Rockford, III. |

^iiiiUiiWUiUiUiUiUiUiUiiWUiiliUiUiUiUiUiUiiiiUiiUUiUiU^

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236

The F=i-ORISTs' ExcHT^Nce.

HETRUe
Irish
Shamrock

Stock received from the Botanic Garden at

Dublin, Ireland. It proved a tf'i'i't fielltr last
Marcb ; thumb pots went <iuick at 6Uc. ebch,

Limited stock. Price, 2^ inch pots.
iSil.SO per Dozen ; $10.00 per 100.

Sample free on application.

J. W. HOWARD,

330 Broadway, SOMERVILLE, MASS.

M^rtMon th** FHorlstJi" 'Bxchanfe wh**n wrlttna

MARIE LOUISE, pot grown, clean and
healtby in every particular, $4.00 a lOU.

CA6H WITH ORDER.

WM J. CHINNICK. Trenton, N.J.

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VIOLETS MY SPECIALTY

Kinest, beallhiest st^icb In the C( iintry.

MAUIK UiDISE. OALIK.)RNIA and LUXONNE.

Strom; rotited runners 6ltc per 100; $4.1 0 per lOliO.

PRINCKSSOF WALES. JlOOalUO; »8 00perH03.

LA FRANCE, (new). IB to per ICO.

CA IVI IM A Q Mme- Crozy, Flor, Vaugban,
r^ ■■ •» ** w Paul Marquant and Robueta,
dry roots, tl.60 per 100. $12.00 per 1000

WlHexcbaiipeforMrp, Jaaiefl Dem, Frances Joosl
Carnations. Farquhar Violets and Pansif s.
WM. S. HER20G. Florist, Morristown, N. J

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FELTflODSEII WBHTS BOOPl

BEAD THIS AND LET UB HEAH FHOM YOU,

Our Oeranlnms are grown in flats and
in soil, our bOlectioD, $i.&0 per HX); $12.(J0 per
1000. Mme. Saiieroi, in flats, the same, and
same price. Rose Geraniums. $3.00 per 100.

A tew thousand of S. A. Nutt, E. G. Hill,
Beaute Poltevine, La Favorite, in 3 in. pots, at
$20.00 per UlOU. Happy ThouKlit, and Rose
Geraniums, 2!^ in. pots, ]f3 00 per 100.

Giant Alyssutn, 2Vi in. pots, $3.00 per
100; niotedcuttinK8, $1.00 per 100.

Atceratutn, blue and white, 60 cts. per 100 :
$5.00 piT lOUO.

Pucbslas, standard sorts. $1.60 per 100;
$12 00 per lUOO; 2^ in. pots, $3.00 per 100.

Keverfe^v, Little Gem, from flats, $1.25
per 1110; $10 no per 1000.

Double Petunias, $1.50 per 100.

Salvia, Splendens and Bedman $1 per 100.

Heliotrope, 6 varieties, $1.U0 per 100:
$9. no per lOOJ.

Vlncas, var., cuttings, $1 35 per 100. 4 in.
stock, floe, $8.00 per 100; $50.00 per lOOO.

Coleus, all the best varieties, Verschaf-
feltii and Queen, 76 cts. per 100; $6.00 per 1000.
Cnleus in variety, 60 cts. per 100 ; $5.00 per 1000.

The ahnv" are rooted cuttiiiffs except where
noted. ^^Cash must accompany all orders.

J.E.FELTHOUSEN,Schenectady,N.Y.

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ROOTED CUTTINGS BY MAIL

35 Double Petunias 35

A new departure in raising cuttings,
all propagated from this year's seed-
lings; make better and stronger plants;
strong well rooted cuttings. $1.25 a 100.

I saw the bloom of Mr. Hughes Double Petunias, and
for 8tze, color and markings, they were very flne.

Phlla.. Pa. UENKT F. MionKLL.

PETUNIA GRANDIFLORA, 10 choice per

varieties selected from many hundreds 100.

of plants $1 25

IVY GERANIUM, 12 varieties 1 50

HELIOTKOPR. 8 varieties 1 00

GAZANIA SPLENDENS 1 60

SEOAR PLANT 76

BEGONIAS, flowering, incl. Hunnewell.. 1 60

AOEHATU.M, white and blue 76

AGEKATUM. Princess Pauline (novelty). 2 00
CHRVSANTIIEMUMS, Rooted Cuttings,

Penn.'iylvHnia 2 00

Glory of Pacitlc and 10 other varieties.. 1 00

1*I,AI«T9

MYOSOTIS. Elizabeth Fanrohert, 810.... $2 60
MOON VINES, Smith's Hybrid, seedlings

from 2 In. pots 2 00

VINCA VAHIE0ATA,8in. pots.Bln. high 2 50
CASH WITH ORDER, PLEAHE.

GEO. J. HUGHES, - Berlin, N. J.

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See Announcement, page 229.

30,000 SMILAX

' Per 100. Per urn.

From flats, by mall to 50 »4 (K)

FromSln. pots 150 13 l«)

GEIJANIUSIS. lulxea, ain. pots 2(10 IT 00

H YUKANGE A OTAKSA, 1 yr. old. . 5 (K) 45 01)

CANNAS, mixed 2 00

Send fur samples. Oash with order.

FRED. BOERNER, Gape May City, N. J.

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CARNATIONS, Standard vars.,|l. 00 a 100.
MUSA ENSETE, 4 inch pot, doz. $3.00.
CANNAS, AUSTRIA, ITALIA, CROZY, 35

vaiictii'S, 1:2.00 to $3.00 per 100,
GERANIUM, improved vars., $1.00 a 100.
PARIS DAISY, yellow, $1.00 per 100.
ALYSSUM, double giant, 60c, per 100.
BEDDING PLANTS, full list ot busily stock.
C. OTTO SHWABE, Jenkintown, Pa.
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FINE STOCKY PLANTS

Per 100
Alternantheras, yellow, $1.75; red.... Si^.OO

Ageratuni, 3 vars , 3V^ in. pots 2.00

GeraniuniH, 16 vars., up to date. 3^ in. 2.50

EDKliBh Ivy, 21^ in. pota 3.00

Suit lax Seedlings $4.00 per ll<00 .60

Verbenas, 2}^ in- pots 2.00

CASH WITH ORDER.

J3S. H. CUHfilNGHAM, Delaware, 0.

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CRABB & HU^TER,

ir» t J C* • I* J Orders received now

Violet Specialists iv^i'ss^^'zi^i

-xij — vj—v>^-^v — t.:.j— TZiT- -ClV "c^j- produces a crop

Marie Louisa, Farquhar and Lady Campbell.

Booted Cuttings of Flora Hill,
HADUATin^O Evelina, Painted Lfidy. Firefly,
UAnnA I lUnu PlDgree, Morello and other etaad-

ard varieties.

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.

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Violels iy Specialty.

Am Now Ready to Supply for Spring
Planting Any Quantity Desired of

M&RIE LOUISE, FARQUHAR, LADY
CAMPBELL, CALIFORBIA, PRINCESS
DE GALLES, and the Nef Od«
LA FRAEE

KRKEDOM, the White Carnation, for
Wiuter and Summer blooming:.

Price on Application

SE& GUFF NURSERY, FD. BOULON, Prop.,

SEA CLIFF. L. I., N. Y.

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IMPERIAL VIOLET

10,000 Rooted Cuttings left out of the 20,000.
Heady for Immediate delivery

After these are gone shall not be able to send plants
till sometime In Slarch. I believe the Imperial, with-
out exception, 1b the largest, longest stemmed, deepest
blue In color, and most fragrant double vlulet ^rown,
and for health and vigor It cannot be surpassed If It
can be equaled. It has never shown the ellglitest trace
of disease of any kind. I have beard of large yields
of flowers but my plants to date, Jan. Ist, have given
me an average of 35 flowers per plant, and to-day the
large fat buds are as thick as straws. The price of the
Imperial has averaged so far for this season $1.47 per
hundred; can you beat this? If you cannot send a
small order and give them a trial. With every order of
a dozen or more I will send my new tM>ok on Violet
Culture that will tell you some things that you do not
know; It Is a plain description of the results of vears
of careful experiment. The book Itself le worth all
you pay for the plants, and Is, I believe, the only work
of the kind In print ; It also describes the model violet
house, prepanitlon of beds, soil and fertilizers; this
work I have copywrlted and It can only be obtained
from me. Price of Planta with Violet Culture :

Perdoz »1.50. Per 100 $10.00.

•* 500 45.00. " 1000 90.UO.

W.L. MINOR, Brockton, Mass.

VIOLET SPECIALIST, SaS BELMONT STKKET.

All Intending purchasers are cordially Invited to call
at my house and see this truly magnlQcent violet la
bloom, — It will pay you.

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Pittsburg:.

ISuajiiess ISita.

Trade let up somewhat the second
week in Lent; there is always a little
doing, but not suIHcient to use up the
Btocli coming in at present, which is of a
good quality, particularly carnations
and violets. Prices are a little lower
on everything excepting smilax and
Harrisii lilies. The latter are quoted at
$1.") per hundred wholesale, and are not
anv too plentiful, although the demand
for them is not great. Up to the present
time the best lilies sent in by our local
growers are from \Vm. Lauch's place at
Carrick. Fiiielarge blooms andclean foli-
age, his stock seems to have been the best
around Pittsburg and is not much dis-
eased.

One of the events of the week was the
silver wedding anniversary of Senator
Flinn, of I'ittsburg, which for gorgeous-
ness and prominence ecliiised many
events held in our city. The decorations
were in charge of Randolph & McClem-
ents and were executed with rare taste
and skill. The principal stock used was
American Beauty roses, white lilac,
violets and bulbous flowers of the Ijest
quality and marvelous in quantity.
Southern smilax was effectively used and
every room in the handsome residence
was banked with the choicest plants,

Breitenstein iV: Flenim came near being
burned out during a fire which origin-
ated in the building where the firm has
its handsome storeroom. Part of the
building was badly damaged, but their
store escaped, the only damage done to
goods was to stock stored in the cellar,
which was harmed by the water.

Club News.

The regular monthly meeting of
the FloristB'Clnb takes place .March 9, in
the storeroom of the Pittsburg Cut
Flower Co. .\8 the secretary was in-
structed to endeavor to get some speci-
alties in cut flowers, among them the
Lawson carnation and some new roses
for exhibition, every member should try
to be present. .Several of the members
are anxious to get a team for bowling
once a week, as they wish to enter the
contest at the convention in Detroit.
Every member interested in bowling
should come to this meeting.

E. C. Reine.man.

Baltimore.

Market Notes.

.\lthough Lent has set in the de-
mand for carnations has notdiminished,
hence the i)riceis still kept up; although
there are days when gluts take place,
the surjilus is quickly taken up by the
fakirs.

Violets are plentiful and do not seem to
sell as they did at this period last year;
$1 per 100 at retail is the price.

Roses and bulbous stock are fairly
plentiful.

Club Meeting;.

A very enthusiastic meeting of the
Club was held on February 27. A large
attendance was on hand. It was finally
settled to hold a show in the Fall. The
schedule has been adopted and a guar-
antee fund 8ubscrii5ed for. Everything
points to the fact that the show this
year will l)e a financial success.

C M. Wagner showed a flne collection
of seedling carnations; our local com-
mittee awarded him 85 iioints on
No. ;^'.)7, a ttne extra large, dark pink
variety, with exceptionally good stem.

Paul Binder has fully recovered from
his recent illness, and was at his desk in
the club room again.

Edwin .\. Seidewitz.

Waco, Tex.

The Texas Floral .Society held a meet-
ing February 1.3. J. W. Baruett read
the advance premium list. In some
minor particulars, changes were sug-
gested, and after the premium commit-
tee has passed upon the changes, the liRt
will be given to the papers for publica-
tion.

The president wishes the interest of
the children revived at once and makes
this offer; Every child, age limited to fif-
teen years, who joins the Floral Society
between now and March i:!, will be given
ten tine chrysanthemum iilants for his or
her prize flowers. Fine inducements to
children to encourage their care and at-
tention of flowers will be found in the
advance premiums list, which will be
printed and distributed by March 1.

Lenox, Mass.

The Lenox Horticultural Society had
an exceedingly Interesting and profit-
able meeting Saturday evening, Feb-
ruary 18. A very able address on
gardening was given by P, O'Mara,
of Peter Henderson & Co. The ad-
dress was greatly enjoyed and highly
commended by all present. [This paper
appears in another column.] The exhi-
bition was unusually beautiful and the
following awards were made: To
Geo. H. Thompson, diploma for lilac
Charles X, and vote of thanks for collec-
tion of narcissus and special mention for
tulip Keiserkroon; to A. J. Loveless,
first-class certificate for Ljcaste Skin-
neri alba; to J. F. Huss, first-class
certificate for new violet La France; to
Ernest Lundberg, diploma for Begonia
semperfiorens gigantea rosea, and vote
of thanks for collection of narcissus; to
R. A. Schmidt, cultural commendation
for Freesia refracta; to C. R. Russell,
diploma for violet Princess of Wales, and
special mention for magnificent bunch of
same, also vote of thanks tor collection
of narcissus, and first premium for col-
lection of Dutch hyacinths.

Grand Rapids, Mich.

Trade News.

The weather has been rather mild
the past week, with rain and snow alter-
nating, rendering things decidedly dis-
agreeable. It is poor growing weather;
we want more sun.

A veritable carnation famine exists,
funeral w<jrk and shipping keeping the
stock so low that it is getting to be an
old story to telegraph back, " No carna-
tions to-day, "or "Can't fill order." This
of course means that business is good.
Lilies and roses are also scarce, but not
to the same extent as carnations. From
indications it looks as if there were going
to he a dearth of lilies for I'laster, al-
though the crop of other bulb stock
promises to be large. Prices on the
same are as quoted in my last report.

The carnation meeting which will be
held at the Eagle Hotel, March 2, will be
open to the public, and the public is on
the tip toe of expectancy to see the new
varieties, and above all things, if it is
possible, to see the Mrs, Thomas Law-
son carnation, the history of which has
been thoroughly exploited in the columns
of the daily papers. Most of the prom-
inent seedling carnations are promised
for the meeting,

Henry Smith is already sounding the
key note of spring building. He has a
carload of luml)er just arrived with
which to rebuild the balance of his old
houses and a large carnation house. —
G. F. C.

Clifton, N. J.

W. H. Young's greenhouses here are
devoted entirely to roses. Only two
varieties are grown — liride and lirides-
maid. One house, 350 feet long, is now
producing very good flowers and the
plants are looking very strong and even
in their growth,

George Young has a range of glass
comprising seven houses, each being 1 50
feet. Two new ones of the same dimen-
sion are tieing added to the range at
present; Hitchings&Co are the builders.
American Beauty only is grown here,
and every house shows a high state of
cultivation.

R. Simpson has quite a range of
houses and further additions are to be
made this .Spring. Lord & Buinham
already have the contract to erect them.
Mr. Simpson is a firm believer in grafted
roses, especially for some varieties.
Bride and Bridesmaid show a wonderful
improvement grown in this way over
the own-root system. The maiietti is
the stock used and with one year old
plants the output and the quality. Mr.
Simpson informed us, was fully 75 per
cent, better than when the plants .nre on
their own roots. This may seem a
pretty broad statement, but an inspec-
tion of the different houses soon con-
vinces one of the superiority of the
grafted roses. American Beauty is
probably just as good on its own roots
—grafting does not seem to improve
this variety. One house of tliese, which
is ri.lO feet long, and contains 3,500
plants, was looking well and evidently
producing lots of flowers; 25,000 roses
will be grafted on the manettl this
Spring, and with some varieties, none
but grafted stock will be planted in the
future.

March. 4, 1899.

Thb I=lorists' Exchknge.

237

Choice Plants at Bargain Prices

PinororiQC I^rom 5 and 6 Inch pots, extra fine.
Ulllci at lao cuot grown, dwarf idants, just rifibt
for Easter, or for present eaiea If desired, 5 In., $2.00
per doz. ; ti In., $3.00 per doz.

Polnonl'iri'ic From choicest strains of seed,
UalbcUlai lao 4 inch pots, |1.5ii per doz.

Gliffe's GreenhousBs. Germantown. Pa.

Main and JoliUBon Sts. Telephone 94-11 D,
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

HOOTED CUTTD&S

Low Prices tor Cash. Transplanted in Soil.

Carnnlions, Scott and McGowan, $1.00 per 100
$7.50 per 1000. Vfiicn Variefrnin, Germiin Ivy,
(Seneclo) ; Ijobelin. C. V. Gem; Paris Dairies,
yellow and wlilte. giant ; Heliotrope, In vars. ;
Glechoma Vnrieeaia, each. $1.00 per 100; Ager-
ntuni. Princess Paulina, splendid novelty, blue and
white Id same flower, line for bedding, $2.00 per lUO.
Dl AMTC CTclnineu Persiciini cieaiireum,
• UMIl I O $3,50 per 100, by mail; $:«.00 per litOO,
toy express. No cunmion stock this, but the genulue
article. Hardy <wiTen Vinca. for cemeterle8..''iCc,
per 10(1; $4.(xi per UK>i. Wliiir Dav Tilv. F. Sub-
cordata, $1.00 per doz. ; JO.CNt per 100. ChryHaiitlie-
miinis. -'0 to 3<i vars., standard sorts. $1.50 per 100;
$10.00 to $PJ,C(iiierUHNi. Hardy Pbinx Ericoides,
$3.00 per lim. <'ob:ra Scaiidrns, 50c. per doz. ; $3.00
per 100 (;ia(liolu!^, mixed. 60c. per 100. Slocks.
SnanHake, $l.0() period, Itegoina Veraon.$l.50
per liKi. Vinra Vai-iegala, 4 Inch pots, $1.00 per
doz.; $7.00 per KX).

Dracfrna IndiTiNa. fine plants, 4 Inch pots,
$5.00 per 100 ; 3 Inch pots. $3.00 per 100.

Gernniiiiiis. LHmble sorts, 2 In. pots, $1.5u per 100.
Kurtbeckia, Golden <ilow, $2.00 per 100. <W»re-
optitis. Harvest I>lnon. $1 00 per 100. Otnbeite
Oranee*. 4lD.pot9.$iooOaiOO. Alternaiitberan.
50c. perinO; $1.00 per HW. Double Petuninw, $1.00
a 100. AlyHKiim. Double Giant, 75c. a 100. Fever-
few, Dwarf Gem, $1.00 a 100. CiiiernriaH and
Cbiuese Primroses, 2 in. pots, $1 Ma. loo.

E. FRYER,

EerrlmanSt.and
New Lots Ave.,

Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Unequaled
Varieties

Vigorous
Stocic....

100 1000

Best Maininoths.Btrongpotplanta... .13.00 $25.00

" rooted cuttlnga 1.25 10.00

Older " '• 1.00 8.00

" Btrong pot plants. . . ., 2.50 20.00

ROOTED

GERANIUM

CUTTINGS

Double aud BlnKle. best variety, $?.00 par 100
tl5.00 per 1000.

Strong pot plants, $3.0n per lOOl $36.00 per
lOOO.

Clean

Wail

Healthy unit llllilU nil Rooted

Bon Ton fiew York John Younit

Goirt Naseet White C^loud

Rooted cuttings, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per lOno.
Jubilee Amazlndy Flora Hill

$3.50 per 100 ; $20.00 per 1000.
Jahu^s Scarlet Daybreak

Meteor A laska

Thos. Cartledae \Viii. Scott

8:l.(J0 per 100; $1500 per 1000.
Llzzl* M«*Oowan Portia

$1.50 per 100; $1200 per 1000.

CANNAS ^'^Tc^s

Special offer for next 16 days.

Admiral Courbet Alplionse Houvler

Clias. Henderson Florence Taugban

Paul AIar<iuant Paul Bruant

Mme. Cro/.y Creole

FrancolH Crozy Thos. S. Ware

Doyen J. Slsley F. R Pierson

Oriole, Italia

Austria John Whit©
$2.50 per 100 ; $20.00 per 1000.

J. C. Cabos J. C. Vaughan

Burbank Souv. de A. Crozy

Pierson's Premier Comte de Bouchard

$3.00 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000.

MISCELLANEOUS.

100 lOOO

Aiferatum, bine and white $1 (JO $8 00

'• Princess Pauline... 160

Coleus, all leadine sorts 100 8 Oil

FncbBlaBt double and single... 2 00 1.5 00

Feverfew 1 BO 12 00

Heliotrope, liB-ht and dark.... 125 10 00

Impatleiis Sultanl 2 00

Moon Vines, true 2 00 16 00

Salvias, Hplendens and Bedman 1 26 10 00

For varieties and prices, see issue of Jan. 28.
SEND FOR PRICE LIST.

WOOD BROS., Fishkill, N.Y.

ll«atlOD ttaft Flonsu' E^cbanee when wrlUng

Pansies Worm Haisi[ig=BSr-

C. SOLTAU &, CO.,

199 Grant Avenue. JERSEY CITY, N. J.

Mention thf Florlata' Exchange when writing.

Aj\ f$ One to three eyes,

Run on Cannas. e:sh:

Florence VaiiBhaii- ItaliH, AviBtrla, America. Eean-
dale, Berat, etc. f 2.00 per li'O. Special rate per 1000.
ft j« Healthy cuttings from soil.

1 9rn9TinnC McOowan.Scott Eldora<lo. »1
linlllnlllllllS. per 100; IT 00 per 1000. Flora
VUI IIUIIUIIU. Hill and Daybreak. »1.50 per
103; *12.."iO per lliflO. Send me a IlBtof your wants to
be priced on ol her stnck.

UnUCITV IPCDITIIII KLUK PERFECTION.
nUlLLIl AUtnAIUffl line folliee and well
colored tinwer for potp or burdero. fo rtt>. per do?..;
I3.5nporl00. IMCHARn INSAI.I..

Lock Box 514, West Moorestown. N. J., near Phlla.

Mention the FloH.ta' Ezcbanf* when wrttlna

soineti!! new lor Eastei

Genuine English Primrose 'i^^iVZ^.^Z''"

VIOI.ET for Florists PRINLLSo Ut GALLtS

Rooted runners. $2.50 per 100; f20.00 per 1000.

AT A BARGAIN

A prand lot of

AMtRYLLIS tULIGA PLiTYPETUUiN

Bulbs, 3>^ to 4 inches In diameter, from 200 to SCO.
t^" Write for price.

JOSEPH TOWELL, Paferson, N. J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

FUCHSIAS

Per 110

Little Beauty i.'j.OO

Lord Byron 5.00

Storm KliiK 3.00

BEUONIA REX. Best var., extra

strniip 4.00

HELIOTROPE. Mme. Brnant. One
of the finest for market. Always in

bloom 4 . 00

All plants out of 2V^ in. pots, ready for

shifting. ^"CASH WITH OKDER.

F. BRITENBAUGH & BRO.,

Bennett P. O. Allegheny Co . Pa.

M*nt1nTi tho innrlat*' Rx^hanr* «rh*n ^rrltlDK.

{^^TRANSPLANTED SEEDLINGS

Grown from lienary's I*rize Strains, nice healtlty
plants, reaJy for 2 inch j>ots. sure moneymakers.
Plilox DriimmoDdi Nana Compacia

10(1 1000

ViOTORiA, deep scarlet "l 1o« ....$ .W$5.00

NiVHA, pure white go fiO 5.00

HoBTENsiAFLORA, beautiful pink. \ o ». 70 6.00

" Triumph, coppers-carlet, new I «*. 80 7.00

20 colore, mixed, extra I 25 60 5.00

Verbpnn. hv. grandlfl. nana compfvcta.mlx. .60 500
hy. Calif. Mam.. Bcarlet. pink.whltfl, or mix. .60 5,(XI
rnnny, all col., mix. .cold frames, nice plants .40 3.00
(^nnoiiH, dormant, Crozy, Charlotte, Bou- .

vlcr. Miirquandt, strontr 1.50 12.00

Ten VVci'U SinrkM, hirpe flowers, beauti-
ful .■'ilors. uijl L."^ Inch puts 2.00 18.00

iiiTiiiiiiitiiN. .\. RIcard. Vllle de Poitler,
I!c;iutr I'niti'vine. Prea. Vic. Dubois, J. D.

Caboa, etc. mixed. out2>ii Inch pots 2.00 18.00

Kooted CuttinsHf panic varieties mix.. 1.00 9.00
Cash with order, please.

5HELLR0AD GREENHOUSE CO., - GRANGE, MD.

Mention the FlorlBtg' Exchange when writing.

.. XXX STOCK ..

GERANIUMS. 4l) choicest named single
and double vurieiies, the finest c<.)lleetiun ever
offered, extrti stronp, stout plnnts. out of 3!^
inch pots. $3.P0 per 100; out of 2'.''> incli pols.
$2.50 per 100.

HELIOTROPES. Three beet named
varieties, extra etrongand fine, ready for 3^
ineh pntP $;2.50 per IfO.

FUCHSIAS. Best single and double
named varieties, and White Giant, the finest
double white Fuchsia grown, ready for 3H
inch pots, $3.50 per 100.

Noflnerstockto be had. Extraeadded. Cash.

JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

I COLEUS VERSCHAFFELTII, ■

■ 2 Inch, $2.00 per 100. ■

■ Fer too ■

■ BOSTON FERN $5.00 ■

■ VINCA VAB., Sin 2.00 ■

■ AGERATUIU, I'rincess Pauline, ■

■ 2inch 2.60 ■

■ BEGONIA Alba Picta, 3 in 1.50 ■

■ ABCTILON.S.iuv. de Bonn,2in. 2.60 ■

■ FUCHSIAS, Jupiter and Trailing ■

■ Queen, flne,2in 2.00 ■

■ SPECIAL. ■

2 CYPERUS ALTBRNIFOLIUB, 4 in.. 5

_ will close out the lot of S

2 175 fine plants for «6.00. JJ

■ Satisfaction Guaranteed. Cash with order. ■

S GEORGE L. MILLER, Newark, Ohio. S

■ ■

Mention the Florlata' Exctiange when writing.

PANSIES

. lennlngs Strain

Fine llttlenlantfl, for cold framee, WOO per 1000, by
expreaa. SEED, finest mixed, $1.00 per pkt., $5.00
per ounce. Cash loith order.

E. B. JENNIMGS.'-'Sir'Soutliport.CoBii.

QEOWBB OF TUB FINEST PiNSIBS.

Mention the Plorleta' Exchange when writing.

ROOTED CUTTINGS

GERANIUMS, l,a Favorite only. »l.00 per 103 : $9.00 per

1000. Mme. Sallerol, H.OO per 100.
COLEITS, Gulden Redder and Crimson VcrschatrellU,

65c a 100 ; $5 a 1000. In variety. 60c. a 100 ; *4.50 a 1000.
SALVIAS, »1.00 per toil. AOERATUM, Blue and Wlilte.

50 cts. per 100. GIANT SWEET ALTSSUM, 60 cts.

per 100, by mall ALTERNANTHERAS, P. Major

and A. Nana, from soil. 60 cts. per 100: $4.00 per 1000.
Ky Cash with order.
C. A. HARRIS & CO., - Uelanson, N. Y.
Mention th» FlorlatB' Exchange when writing

5000 GERANIUMS 5000

SiDRle and double Grant, La Favarite, Bon-
natt, Bruantij, Sam Sloan. Queen of the West,
Ben Atkinson, and a few others in 2 in. pots, a
special price for want of room, buyer's selec-
tion as far as possible, at S15'00 per 1000, 500 at
loro rate. No better stock for the money ever
offered.
GHO. M. B9I9IAN8, Newton, M. J.

Mention the Florlgta' Exchange when writing

GERANIUMS

REPLANTED STOCK

General as-
Bortment of
popular
standard &
new, aom e
40 varieties, rooted cuttings. $10.00 per 1000

rni FIIQ Verscbaflfeltll and Golden Bedder. $0.00
wUUtUO per lOOO; fancy leaved. 25 vara., superb
brlgbteet colors, partly new, $5.00 per 1000.

AlteruantLern*

■I varieties, fine little
plants. $6-00 per laX) Betfonia Vernon, best
bedder, In 4 colors, a continual mass of bloom. $1.50
per 100; seedlings, line, $1,LKI per HKi. I'etunin
Veteran, half dwarf, InimenBe liluoiner. largest
frlDged, double, rose and wblte blended. $2.00 a 100.
II el i or rope. 2 best dark, .Scnrlei Saue, 2 best
early blooming, $1.20 per 100, Verbenas, finest
colors, 60 cts. per 100.

HERR'S STAR PilLOX, moBt beautiful Id
existence, seed, i4 oz.. 25c ; seedlings. 25c. per 100.
Any quantity of planta by express at quoted rates-
Write for list of stock. tW CASH PLEASE.

DANIEL K. HERR, Lancaster, Pa.

Msntlon tb« Plorlsta' Exch&Dr« when writing.

FINE HEALTHY STOCK CHEAP.

Per 100

Nw^eet Alytisum* double, 2H in. pots $2 lO

('hrraaDrliemunis, new and standard v&ra. i 00

Geranluit s, double Grant. 2!.j in. pots 2 TO

•• Snow on the Mountain. 2H In. pots 2 f'O

Heliotrope, finest d«irk,2^ lo. pots. 2 50

Salvia, New Clara Bedman. floe plants 2 10

Coleus.VerBcb^ffeltll and Golden Bedder.... 2 00
CASH WITH ORDER PLKASK.

NICHOLAS AMOS. Crestline, O.

Mention the Florists' E^chajig« when writing

...SPECIAL OFFER...

Cyclainen PerHieuiii SpleudeuHfiitfiiiiieum

from flats, twice transplanted, in four true colors,
$3 00 per H)0, $25.00 per 1000, express prepaid.

(MiineNe PriinroweB, from flats, $1 50 per 100.

10,0UU KernuiuinB, Dbl. Grant. S. A. Nutt. La
Favorite, Glolre de France, etc., our selection, $2.00
per 100; $18 00 per 1000.

Cnnna (Durmantl. Mme. Crozy, Alphonsc Bouvier,
Florence Vauglian, Queen Charlotte, $2.00 per 100.

Satisfaction Guabantebd.
MADER & STEMPLE CO. Ltd.. East Stroudsburg, Pa.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

SO,l

Per 100

BEGONIAS— Incarnata gigantea $2.00

Kex. mixed, Mrs. Pollock 2.00

" " 30 varieties, named 4.00

COLEUS— 50 varieties 1.00

Mixed $5.00perl000 .60

" Separate colors 6.00 " .%

AOERATUM 1.00

GERANIUMS-Mlxed 1.00

" Separate kinds 1.50

'* Bronze 1.50

'* Silver Leaf. Roaeacented 1.50

" Mme. Sallerol 1.25

LEMON VERBENA, 1.50

VINCA VARIEGATA 1.25

IMPATIENS SULTANI-Assorted 2.00

PELARGONIUMS— AflBorted, named

POTTED PLANTS.

BEGONIAS— Incarnata elgantea, 2H inch

Rex, mlsed. 2V^ Inch 4.00

■' 30 named varieties, 2>s Inch.. 6.00

CINERARIAS— Best strain 3.00

ASPARAGUS— PlumOBUB and Sprengerl 6.0O

IMPATIKNS SULTANI-Assorted 3.00

GEHANIUMS-SIlver Leaf 4.0O

LEMON VERBENA 4.00

FORGET-M E-NOT— Wlnter-flowerlng S.OO

VINCAS-21nch, »2.0Oper 100; 3 Inch, extra.... 4.00

Write for prices on other stock or for large quantities.

Term* Cash or C. O. D,

QREENE & UNDERHILL, Witartown, I. Y.

Uentlon th« Florists' E>xohaiiK« when irrltlBK.

100,000 VERBENAS.

THE CHOICEST VARIETIES
IN CULTIVATION.

Fin, pot plants, $2.50 per 100; t20.0Q perlODO. Rooted Cuttings, 75 cts. per 100; $6.00 partOOO;

S50.00 per 10,000.

•»NO RUST OR TU^ILDBlni*

Packed light and satisfaction guaranteed. Send for circular.

We are the largest growers of Verbenas In tbe oonntry. Onr plants cannot be surpassed.

Mention
paper.

J. L,. DILLOX, Bloomsburg. Pa.

Mention the Florists' Eachanee when writing.

Some Things You Want-Ready Now.

Achillba,"Pbarl", 2In. pots, very good.

AcniLLBA, The Pearl, S^ In. pots

AOHKATUM. blue, white, dwarf. 2 fo. pota,
Alth.kas. red nnd whlti-, 3 ft., $1.00 a doz.

Antiiemis CORONABiA, 2 In. pots

Bkqonias, Argentea Guttata, Margarita;,

Alba Plcta, Thurstonll, Kuhra. 2 In. pota,

Bkoonia Vernon, white aad red, 2 In

Carnations, rooted cuttings of Scotland

Alaska, fmin soil. Jl.OO a lUO ; »8.00 a 1000.
Clematis Flammula, strong vines, 50 cts.

per di)Z

CoLKits, red and yellow

CoBEOi-818 Lanceolata, 3J^ In. pots

Digitalis, 2 In. pots....

Fuchsias, six varleilee, 2 In. pota

Habdy Phlox, ten distinct varieties, from

2 In. pota, from root division, all extra

fine, with two to Ave shoots

100
$2 00
4 00
2 00

2 00
2 00

2 00
4 00
2 00
2 00

500
^8 00
17 00

8 OU

900
800

8 00
17 00

800

9 00

2 50 10 00

100 600

Giant Pearl Mabguekite, 2 In $2 00 $9 00

Helianthus Mul. Plendb, 214 In- pots.. 2 50 10 00

Japan Ibis, 3}^ In. poU 4 00 17 00

LviHNipCiiALCEDONiOA (Scarlet Lychnis)

a^jiQ. pots 4 00 17 00

Memorial Hose, 3J^ In. pots, dormant,

50 cts. per doz.
Moss Roses, red, white and pink, 2 year,

*1.00perd()Z.

Mountain Fleece. 2 In. pots 2 00 9 00

Uambler RfiSES, crimson, [tick and white,

3I.-. In. potB, dormant. 5(1 ct*. lUTdoz.
Uddbeckia, Golden Glow. 3i^ in. pots.... 4 OP 17 00
Statice Abmeria (Sea Pink), 3!^ In. pota 3 00 12 00

Strobilanthbs, 2 In. pota 2 50 10 00

Sweet William. S^. In. pots 4 00 17 00

Verbena, mammoth strain, 2 in. pots 2 00 8 00

TucoA Filamentusa, 3 year old, heavy,

35 cts. each.

Extras added to pay expressage, and guaranteed to reach you safely. Samples for 10c. CASH PLEASE.

EDWARD B. JACKSON, - - - Stamford, Conn.

Mention the FlorlatB' Exchange wtien wiitins.

W. L. SWAN. Prop.

WE ARE HEADQDARTEKS FOR CHOICE ROOTED
CUTTINGS OF

J

JAS. C. CLARKE, Supt.

JI

Verschafleltii, Golden Redder and Ein-
preHH of India.

These are not merely slightly rooted tipH hut crood
Hironu niidcle-n cutlinffs. averaging 2'i4 in. Jn
length aud so well rooted as to be practically ready for
3 inch pots on delivery.

Price ffl.OO per 100 t ^T.-IO per 1000 t not
lens than 500 ut 1000 rntcs,

ALSO EXTRA CHOICE ROOTED
CUTTINGS OF

AGERATUM
HELIOTROPE

Cope's Pet,

$1.00 per 100.

best blue, $1.50
per 100.

Orders for 1000 F. O. B. New York City.
Samples of either bj' moil iii rocf ipt of 10 ot»,
TeriDS cash with orcer or C. O. L>.

Mention tbe Florlats* Exchange when wrltlos.

238

The F^lorists' Exchttiscr.

CLUB LIST

Herewith we i»rlat a list of the choicest
periodical literature of the times, aad reBpect-
lully solicit your orders for 1H99.
'fVe can promptly fill your sub-
scription for ANV periodical.

The first column of figures {under A) Indi-
cates regular yearly subscription price of
periodicals mentioned; the second column
(under B) our price, including The Florists'
Exchange one year.

AGRICULTURAL, Ac. A B

American Agriculturist (Weekly) $1.00 J1.90
(IncludinK \ ear Book ami Ainmnac )

Breeders' Gazette (Weekly) 2.00 2 50

Colman'sRural World (Weekly).. 1.00 1.85

Country Gentleman (Weekly) 2.00 2.75

Farmers' Review (Weekly) 1.00 1.90

Farm, Field and Fireside (W) 1.00 1.75

Farm and Fireside (Semi-M) 50 1 50

Farm and Home (Semi-M) 50 150

Farm News (Weekly) 50 1.40

Gleanings in Bee Culture (M) 1.00 l.SO

Home and Farm (Semi-M) 50 1.45

NationalStockman&Farmer(W) 1.00 1.90

New England Farmer 2.00 2.50

Pacific Kural Press (Weekly) 2.00 2.75

Practical Dairyman (.Seml-M) ... 1.00 1.90

Rural New-Yorker (Weekly) 1 00 1.95

Southern Cultivator 1.00 l.«5

Southern Farm Magazine (M) 1.00 1.85

Southern Florist and Gardener.. 1.00 1.75

Strawberry Culturist (Monthly) .50 1 85

Texas Farm and Ranch (Weekly) 100 1.85

Western Rural (Weekly) 1.00 1.75

HORTICULTURAL.

American Gardening 1.50 2.2-i

Canadian Horticulturist (M) 1.00 195

Meehan's Monthly 2 00 2.85

Park and Cemetery (Monthly).... 1.00 1.95.

POULTRY.

Fancier's Review (Monthly) 50 1.40

Farm Poultry (Semi-Monthly) 1.00 1.75

Poultry Herald (Monthly) 50 1.40

Poultry Keeper (Monthly) 50 1.35

Poultry Monthly 1.00 1.85

Reliable Poultry Journal (M) 50 1.40

GENERAL. t

Am. Amateur Photographer 2.00 2.75

American Field, new (Weekly)... 4.00 4.50

Renewals 4.00 4.75

American Kitchen Magazine CM) 1 00 1.85

American Machinist (Weekly) 3.00 3.25

Argosy (Monthly) 1.00 1.95

Art Amateur (.Monthly) 4.00 4.50

Art Interchange (with plates).... 4.00 4.35

Atlantic Monthly 4.00 4.50

Babyhood (Monthly) 1.00 1.90

Carpentry and Building (M) 1.00 1.85

Century Magazine (.Monthiv) 4 00 4.75

Cosnii>|'>oiitun Magazine (M) 1.00 1.90

Delineator (Butterick'sl (M) 1.00 1.95

Demorest's Mi^nthly Magazine.... 1.00 1.90

Detroit Free I'ress (Weekly) 1.00 1.75

Eclectic Magazine (Monthly). . .. 5.00 5.25

Electrical Review (Weekly) 3.00 3 50

Engineering Magazine, new (M) ... 3 00 3.75

Forest and Stream, new only(W) 4.00 4.20

Forum, The (Monthly) 3 00 3.75

Frank Leshe's Popular Monthly 1.00 1.90

Golden Days (.fuvenlle) (Weekly).. .S.OO 3 50

Good Housekeeping 100 1.90

Harper's ltazaar( Weekly) 4.00 4 50

Harper's Magazine (Monthly) 4.00 4.25

Harper's Weekly 4.00 4.50

Harj.er's Hound Table (Monthly) 100 1.90

Judge (Weekly) 5,00 5 25

Ladles' Home Journal, The (M) 1.00 1 95

Ladies' World.(Monthly) 40 1 35

Leslie's Illustrated Weekly 4.00 4.25

Lite (Weekly) 5.00 5.50

Llpplncott's Magazine (M) 3 00 3.25

Maonliians Magazine (Monthly) 3.00 3.75

McClure'8 .Magazine (Monthly).... 1.00 1.90

Munsey's Magazine (Monthly) 1.00 1.95

Nation, The (Weekly) 3.00 R.85

New England Magazine (M) 3.00 3.75

New York Ledger (Monthly) 50 145

North American Review. The (M) 5.00 6.50

Notes and Uuerles, Foreign (M) ... 5.00 5.50

Outing 3.00 8.35

Poiiular J^elenee Mouthlv 5.00 5.75

Poiiular Science News (Monthly) 1.60 2.50

Puck (Weekly) 5.00 5,25

Puritan (Monthly) 1.00 1.95

Review ot Reviews (Monthly) 2.50 3 25

Scientific American I Weekly) 3.00 3.75

•• Supplement (W) 5.00 5.25

with " (W) 7,00 7.25

" nulldlng edition (W) 2 50 8 25

" All 3 editions (W).... y.OO 9 25

Scrlbner'a Magazine 3 00 3 75

St. Nicholas Juveniie(Monthly).. 3.00 3 75

The Etude. Music (Monthly) 1.50 2.25

The Outlook (Weekly) 3.00 3 90

Toledo Blade (Weekly) .... 1.00 1.75

Turf. Field and Farm (New only) 4.00 4 25

Young Ladles' Journal (Foreign) 4 00 4.75

Youth'8Conipanlon.newonly(W) 1.75 2.50

'* ■' Renewals 1,75 2.75

FOREIGN HORTICULTURAL.

Field (Weekly) 10,00 10.50

Garden The (Weekly) 4.50 5.25

Garden Work (Weekly) 2.25 3.00

Gardener's Chronicle (Weekly).... 4.50 5.25

Gardener's Magazine (Monthly).. 3.25 4.00

Gardening Illustrated (Weekly).. 2 00 2.75

(iardening World (Weekly) 2.50 3.25

Journal of Botanv (Monthly) 4.75 5.25

Journal ot Horticulture (Weekly) 4.00 4.85

Kew Gardens Bulletin 1.50 2 50

Revue Hortlcole (Weekly) 6.75 6.50

^e can supply AP(V forelKn pub-
lication. liVrtte for our prices.

The Florists' Exchange, P.O. Box 169/, N.Y.

ROOTED CUTTINGS

At too rnlcst by iiiiLiI, postpuiU.

l/CpppUAQ 40 mammoMi varleticB, labeled, no
■^'■'^f '^^ rust, perfi'i-ily clean aud healtby.
75c ptT" 11"'; *r.,00 per 1000. Strorr^'plmits. Iiihelcd, with
eiittlnps uQ Ihein.L'In.pots. 3;2.U) yer 1UU;^1H.OO per 1000
RPy RPRnUIAQ^'^i'^ug' well-establlsbed
ntA DL.UUI1IMO piauts irom Band beds, in
good assort men t. Inbi^led, collection contains Bucli
good sorts as: Hex, Queen Victoria. Ifot Ferd. Major,
I'erle dc Paris, (Jueen of Hanover, Lcsonasii, Mrs.
Slieppard, SllverQiieen, Andalusia, Bronze Ueauty.etc.
J1.5U per 100; ^12,';A' per WW.

FLOWERING BEGONIAS ^"k^V.^;

GiitUU;!, Mar^Mrit;e, BiUimtl. M. de Leseeps. Lucerne.
and -^S, other g'^od sorts, labeled, $1.50 per 100; |10 00
per lOtiO.

SALVIA SPLENDENS ^&-*irS.
GIANT DOUBLE ALYSSUM» 'openoo

COLEUS ~' ''"'*' ^"'^'' "5 "s. per 100 i *5.00 per
HELIOTROPE (; sorts, tlOO per lOO.

$3 0(1 per uxi; ^•Zi.w per l(lH.i.

' gfaut crimson.

}«.0O per lOOo.

pnQPQ lu best asPortment, ever bloom'ng vars.,
nUOtO well rooted, $1,50 per 100; $12.50 per 1000.

M ADEI RA VINE ROOTS ^SlTa iSS

RAUI I AC Cactus, show and pompon, 50 sorts,
UMnL.lnO labeled, our selection in 20 varieties,
whole routs, *:i.r.U per 100 ; $30.00 per lOOO.
PCDAMIIIMC Id good asaoi'tmeDt, single and
UtriMrilUInO double, bedding and fancy, label-
ed, our selection, $.1.25 per lOO; $10.00 p«r 1000. Plants
from 2H inch pots, labeled, *2.00 per 1*X»; |1S 00 per 1000,
by express.

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.

A. B. DAVIS & SON, Purceliville, Vs.

(Near Washington, 1>. C)

Time is Money.
Order Your

Lose No Time-
Supply Now.

We have an immense stock ot the choicest in
the market. Yon would be astonished if you
could have a peep into seven large green-
houses which are crammed full and devoted to
the cultivation of Easter Plants aloue, and
therefore I will be prepared to fill all oiderp,
if ordered in time, as far as the supply will
reach.

Splr£eas Compacta, Floribunda and
Japomca. I have a houee full of this favorite
Easter plant, in 6 inch pots, of my own im-
portation, H perfect jewel, at $3.0Q. Specimen
plants $4.00 per doz.

Harrlsll lollies* 6 incta pot8,foliage from
top to bottom, irom i buds upwards, 10 cts.
per bud.

Axaleas, 6inch pots (16 to 18 inches), dit-
ferent varieties (none left from last Spriug),
last Fall importation. $1 00 each.

Hyclraiigeas (pink). 6 inch pots, bushy
plains, $:i.iiO ri. $^.(10 perdoz.

Cineraria Hybrida, all colors,6 inch pots,
$3.t»J to $;i.UO pfr doz. (Have a house full.)

Bejionias Sempertlorens, Gigactea and
Pres. Oarnot. in bloom and bud. "i inch pots,
$3.00 per doz. Specimen plants. 50ct8. each.

Cyperus (Umbrella Plant). 4 inch pots,
large, hushv. $1 00 perdoz.
: Ajferatutus and Geraniuiiis» 4 inch
pots. 85 ci8. per doz.

Hermosa Roses* 5 inch pots, $3.00 per
doz.; 4 inch. 81.50 per doz.

C>clanien,4inch,bud or bloom, $1,80 per
doz.: r> inch, JS-.SO per doz.

Spirsea 'Waterer, pink, 6 inch pots,
$2.(iu uerdoz

-^ Xouruesol Tulips, red and yellow,
beautiful, sells on sight, 3 inch and 4 inch pots,
$1-50 per tloz nots.

H>-aciiitlis, named vars., all shades, from
$1(1.(11)1.. $i'.i.n(i per 100 pots.
TDaftodils (Von Sloii), 3 and 5 inch pots,
from $1.50 to $1.80 per doz. pots.

The bulbs of the above are all of my own
importation from the bestgrowers in Holland.
Buyers from the country are invited to ex-
amine our stock before buying elsewhere.

I also make a specialty in growing Siiiitli*s
Hybrid Moon VinedpomtedNoctiflora),
known as the largest, earliest, pure white
Moon Vine in the world. Strong plants from
2Va inch pots, $5.00 per 100.

If von want to grow cut Clirysantlie-
munis for profit, for an early pure white, I
recommend vou, by mv own experience, to
grow the Merry Monarcb. The first
(lowers, which are very large, bring from $1.50
to $3. CO per doz., and the large number of side
Bhoots which come out afterwards, often from
25 to 40 on one plant, bear also large flowers for
funeral designs, which make it very valuable.
Please read testimonials.

"I have seen the Merry Monarch *Mum in
bloom and can recommend it as the best
earllfst white, most profitable chrysanthemum
in e.xistcnee. Henry F. Miohell.

1018 Market Street, Phihi.

Strong rooted cuttings now ready, $3..50 per
100: $20 00 per WO. Maior Bonnaff'.n, best
yellow. $1.60 per 100; $10.00 ner lOi'O. Mrp. S, T.
Murdock. large pink, $1 50 per 100; Modesto,
yellow, $1 .50 per 100.

Cash with your order, please.

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

Wholesale Grower of Pot Plants.
1012 Ontari* St., Rising Sun. Phila., Pa.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

Echoes from the Alleys.

New York. — The postponed matcli
with the Flatbueh team has been lixed
to take place on Mouday, March 13, at
I! P.M., raiu or shine.

Chicago. — On February 17 eleven of
the Chicago bowlers were out for the
fourth series (if games, this time in the
new alleys at Musse.y'e. Thesealleys are
among the crack ones in the city, every-
thing being of the highest style, and the
alleys nightly crowiletl with players.
Asmus is still high man in single and
double average. The third game in this
series, as will be seen, raised his high
game to l'J6.

12 3 4 aver.

Wilson 1.S7 179 131) 149 148

Asnius 143 16.') l»(i 147 162

li. Stul?er.v....lU8 133 121 170 148

F. Stollerv....l.'i2 101 110 98 131
lIenderBoh....l22 133 100 151 120

Kreitllng Ili8 l.'SS lO.'J 109 118

I.anije 135 91 93 I-'IO 112

Winlerson 156 119 111 101 122

McKi-llar 122 120 147 143 133

Hnrtshorne...l23 109 134 122

HttuBwirlh ... 116 126 133 125

Cleveland. — Th£ following scores were
made on Monday evening, 27th ult.,
after the regular club meeting.

.las. Kndie I.. ..125 108 147

.V. Graham 154 141 163

G. Gray 119 87 90

.1. C. Stanlev Ill 128 92

J. B. Dobeon 101 154 340

A. Hart 128 189 10]

.<. N. PentfCOHt 135 135 1.".5

E H. Cushman 124 140 137

A H. Graham 143 119 101

C. Graham 136 121 108

C. Wilson , 84 108 ■

G. A. T.

Kelow is given the averages for the
month of February.

To- No. Aver- High

tale. Games, age. Score

S. N. Pentecost 2133 15 142 212

.lasEadle 2109 15 140 178

A. Graham 1992 15 132 163

C Graham 1918 14 186 178

E. H.Cuahman 18S6 15 122 149

A.Hart 1210 9 133 l.'.S

Gordon Gray 1180 11 107 146

J.C.Stanley 1112 11 101 132

St. IjOuis. — Ten members met Monday
night and enjoyed a verj' pleasant time,
four games were rolled, C. A. ICeuhn be-
ing high man. Charlie also captured
both prizes for highest average, one the
Florists' Review, handsomely bound. do-
nated by Mr. Beneke; and the pocket
knife given by Mr. Kunz. The recipient
deserves them, as he can always be de-
pended upon to roll a good average
game. .Scores and averages forl<'ebruary
are as follows:

No. G. Total. Ave. H. S.

C. A. Kuehn 37 5S20 157 212

Carl Meyer 2S 4381 156 226

D. finlavson 37 5771 156 225

,1. .J. Bericke 37 B51M 149 184

r. C. Snmlers 27 3857 143 193

FniilSchlRT 13 1862 143 172

.Tohn Younk- 19 2572 142 15:!

.John Kunz 32 4418 138 194

I!. F. TesBon 3 399 133 155

F.C.Weber 28 8759 132 147

F. J. Fillmore 29 3675 130 l.'-.S

Philadelphia. — Below are given the
averages of the twelve highest men in
the Detroit contest; 120 games have to
be bowled by June 30th, then twelve
games on neutral alleys to decide the
six men who will compose the team.

Games. Total Average.

Brown 87 13112 150.02

Weslcott 92 13382 145.42

M(.HH 65 9423 144.03

Kitt 91 1315S 144.54

Connor OS 9792 144.

Smith 80 12141 141.15

linker 30 422:! 140.23

Anderson 81 11394 140.54

Longlnettl 138 19347 140.27

Walker 84 11414 135.74

Habermehl 37 , 491Q 132.26

Rust 17 2210 130.6

Flatbush, N. Y.— There was a good
attendance at thealleys Thursday night.
.\inong the visitors were F. Niquet, of
I'atchogue, and Mr. Dowel, of Wood-
side. The scores made were as under:

II. y. Mellis 161

P. KIley 153

A. Zeller Ill

P. Dallledouze 156

C. W((rner 156

F. Niquet 189

O. Beanett 124

S. S. Kutterfleld 96

J. H. Troy 139

Jj. Schmutz 129

H. liailledouze 164

C. Wocker 101

Papa Zeller 99

M. .McKnlght 147

,T. W. Withers 144

H. Blume 169

Buffalo. — Following are scores 'at
practice game of Buffalo Florists' Bowl-
ing Club, played on February 24 :

12 3 4 Total

W. .Scott 153 125 162 141 58]

Geo. MeClure Ill 137 124 125 497

W. B, Scott 100 108 124 157 549

M. Blov 155 133 124 412

('apt. Braik 140 147 110 127 524

It. Cloudsley 110 98 157 114 479

W. tJrever 97 112 209

G. Kumpf 131 108 102 401

II. B. Long • 141 146 287

P. Scott 129 138 207

W. Weber 174 137 99 400

D.Scott 170 135 150 167 628

G. Schmidt 106 111 118 335

e. B. Buddenberg.102 95 90 118 405

S. J. Kebstock 103 106 104 139 512

E.J. Nolan 137 137 155 429

W. F. Kastlng 119 132 152 160 563

0. Hevenith 89 78 75 242

Daniel B. Long.

Shooting at Philadelphia. — W. H.

Wolstencroft won the monthly shoot of
the Florists' Gun Club at Wissinoming
this week. The event was the eighth ot
a series for the president's trophy. Wol-
stencroft broke forty-six of a possible
fifty blue rock targets, while W.C. West-
cott succeeded in breaking thirty-one.
A. B.Cartledge broke thirty-nine targets,
and Engle was fourth with a total of
thirty-eight.

Following the club shoot there was a
team shoot between two teams cap-
tained by W. H. Wolstencroft and How-
ard Ridge. There were seven men on a
team, and each man shot at twenty-five
blue rocks. Ridge's team won by a score
of 121 to 111. The scores follow:

Clubshoot, American Association rules;
rapid-fire s.ystem ; .TO targets, 25 at
known and 25 at unknown angles:

Unknown Known

Angles. Angles.

H. M. H. M.

Total
Hit.iPts.

W. H. Wols'croft 24
Howard Ridge... 23
W. H. Park 1'.

A. B.Cartledge... 21

I). Engle 20

W. K. Harris 18

C.T. Ball 16

W.C. Westeott... 21

G. A. Bell 15 1

J. Daniels 15 1

J A. .McKaraher. 14 1

J. T. Brown 13 1

V. Dorp 7 1

Team shoot, 25 tar;
Wolstenc'ft's Team.
H. M.
Wolstencroft. ..24 1

Park 21 4

Engle 20 5

Harris 16 !l

Westeott 12 13

McKaraher 11 14

Brown 7 18

22
22

18 7
18 7

13 12
IS 12
10 15
10 9
15 10

14 11
7 18

li 14
ets, known
Eidge's

Ridge

Cartledge..
Anderson...

Ball

Bell

Daniels

Dorp

46

45

42

39

38

31

31

31

81

30

28

20

18
angles:
Team.
H. M.

23 2

20 5

17 8

16
20

.14 11
..11 14

Totals Ill 64 Totals 121 54

Boston.

Wm. S. Ewell & Son have settled with
the Boston Gas Light Co. for damages
resulting from gas escaping from a
bursted main and permeating this drm's
carnation house. The damage amounted
to over $400.

Welch Bros, have established a new
office In their store. A desk has been put
near the door where every box received
is registered, the shipper's name, the
number and kinds of each bloom in the
box, etc., being entered. The empty box
is returned directly to the shipper. I'his
will be a great help to this busy firm,
saving a lot of labor and trouble.

The Boston dailies are now turning
their attention to the violet. Their lat-
est sensation is a $5,000 offer, said to
have been made by a New York firm for
the stock of thenew Imperial violet. To
the Boston mind, the enterprise of New
York firms seems limitless.

March 4, 1899.

The Plorists* ExCHnisce.

S39

Philadelphia.

The Market.

Transient trade has been some-
what better this week, but there is very
little doing among most of the retail
stores. The wholesale market is also
very quiet. The supply of uut flowers Is
very small, but sufficient forall demands.
The best Beauty are selling at $Q per
dozen. A few extra choice teas are being
sold at $10 per hundred; the general
price Is f C to $8, and there are lots of
good roses changing hands at $G.

Carnations are now down to the $1
mark, unless they are something extra,
when $1.50 can be got.

Bulbous stock is very quiet; the south-
ern narcissi are now here, but sell
slowly.

Some very good double violets are
being sent in. but are dllfleult to sell;
50 '. to 75c. per hundred is the best price
obtainable.

Kaster Stocks.

Doubts seem to exist with some
growers as to their being able to get
some things along in time for Easter, on
account of the set-back received during
the cold weather of the month of Febru-
ary. I.llles and hydrangeas appear to
have been mostly affected.
News Iteiurt.

Col. C. Halford Thompson, of Tyne-
mouth, England, was a visitor In this
city this week. He is the inventor of
Jadoo fibre and the managing director
of the English Company. His visit here
was to look over the plant of the Ameri-
can Jadoo Co., with a view of adopting
some of the Improved methods In manu-
facturing Jadoo, which the Company
here has succeeded in doing.

Francois .Supiot, the violet king, has
just returned from a trip to France. He
brings back a few novelties but, he saj's,
uo violets, so far, better than La France
or PrInccHH of Wales.

Godfrey Aschmanu is a larger grower
of Easter stock than in previous years.
His lilies, splrseas and hydrangeas are
in good condition and sufficiently ad-
vanced. He is also very strong on bul-
bous stock and has a large assortment
of general plants for Spring business,
among which are some good plants of
Begonia Fresldent Carnot, a very desira-
ble variety of good growth and large
flowers. Cinerarias are also doing well
here, one house 25 x 120 feet being filled
with these for Easter trade.

David Rust.

Newport, Vt.
.T. R. Farrant will not take possession
of his store until the week before I'Inster.
Then he Intends to keep a full line of cut
flowers and plants, and run the store in
connection with his greenhouses. He
also Intends putting up another green-
house this Spring.

NOTICE TO GROWERS

If you are not satUfled with the returns you
are getting lor your out Mowers please com-
municate with us.

HICKS & CRAWBUCK,

Wholesale Florists,
110 Livingston St., Brooklyn, N. T.

Rate, 10 ceniB per line (8 words), each 1d-
■ertion. Cash witb order. This rate applies only
to situation wanted advertisements and when set
iolld, without display. When letters are addressed in
our careadd lOcts. to cover expense of forwardinji

CITUATION wanted as working foreman and
"^ general repairer. Address Hustler, care of
Florists' KxcbaDKe.

SITUATION waoted hy thoroughly competenr,
'^ all-round man. single, excellent references.
Address R.. Florists' Exchange.

D OSE aK(J\VBR, open to engagement after April
■■■^ Ist. as foreman; understands his business, state
pnrtlcularB. Htises, care Florists' Exchange.

DOSE OKOWEK wants a position, private or
•'-^ commercial, 33 years, life experience, bestref-
erence. Address B. B.C.. Florists' Exchange.

riAKDKNER and florist, (JeriUHn, 45. marrled.no
^-^ children, honest and industrious, wants steady
position on a private place. H, S., care P'lurlsts'
Exchange.

CITUATION wanted by experienced gHnlener and
^ florist, age 28, American, married, no children,
temperate, 13 years in last place. L. McCoy
Purchase. N. Y.

Mention th« Florlsti* E^xobange wben writing.

SIlOtTION WINTED.

CITUATION wanted In private or commercial
•^ place, by gardener and florist, German, plngle
man, 16 years' experiencp. age :il ; references given.
E. II. E., care Florists' Exchange.

CITUATION wanted, by competent grower of
^ roses, carnations, etc , decorative and bedding
plants; 1(3 years' experience. Address Horlot.
1010N.4tb St., R.2. Philadelphia. Pa.

CITUATION wanted tin private or commercial
*-' place by a Dane, age 20. 12 years' experience in
all branches, especially carnations, 'mums, ferns
and bedding plants. Address Pterls. care Florists'
Exchange.

CITUATION wanted by an experienced and prac-
•^ tlcil gardener and florist, 30 years' experience,
competent to take lull charge of private place.
W, J. B.. 23 E. Second St.. Windsor Terrace,
Brooklyn, N. Y.

CITUATION wanted in large establlebment,
'^ under the supervision of the foreman, by
young man. aged IS, wishing to learn florist busi-
ness; 4 months' experience. W. Mackensen. Box
3ti. Walmore, N. Y.

"yOUNG man. 49. desires permanent position with
■^ reliable private or commercial florist; experi-
enced, employed, unmarried, blsbest references as
to ability and character. Address Palms, care
Florists' Exchan^'e.

CITUATION WANTED, by Scotchman, siuiiU'
'-' 24 years old ; as assistant in green houses, either
private or commercial; beet references. 43« years
with present employer. Addrees Alex. I. Ander-
son, Takonia, 1). C.

CITUATION wanted in nursery, landscape
'^ gardening or on private place by a German, 23.
with 8 years' experience, well up In all kinds of
grafting, budding and propsgating work. Address
U. L. H., care Florists' Exchange.

riARDENER and florist, flrst-class in all kinds of
^^ cut flowers, vegetables, m ushrooms. trults In
and outdoor, and well posted in lanpacape work ;
single, German, with best of references, wtints situ-
ation in private or commercial place as flrst or
second man. Heim. '.i2 South Orange Ave., New-
ark, N.J.

Carnation Specialists.

Wanted, a foreman's position, where full swing of the
growing can be had. Would prefer where carnations
are a special feature. Thoroughly grounded In rose.
plant, chrysanthemum and mushroom growing. Full
of energy and a good manager. Late carnation and
outside foreman at large estalillsbment near New York
Address R^ f,^ pyg^ Qiieens, N. Y.

SITUATION WANTED.

By ft man who undereiands his bueinese, as
foreman or to take charge of a retail place ;
good design maker, plantsraao and cut flower
grower ; 22 years' experience, age 36, married,
one child, German ; best of references. Ad-
dreee

C. W., p. O. Box 2i{t. Nyack, N. Y.

SITUATION WANTED

us manager, about April 1; German, married.
age 33; 1? years experien(;e, Al grower. Sober
and industrious; capable of taking charj^e of
flfpt-class private or retail commercial place;
can show stuff of ray own growing. Liberal
wagesexpected; New Knglaud Statespreferred.
For particulars address Al Groiver, care
Florists' Exchangk.

HELP WmiED.

MTANTED.

Young man, experienced in propagation of
Hardy Ornamentals.

SOUTHERN VERMONT NURSERY,

North liennington, Vt.

WANTED AT ONCE.

A good reliable market gardener ai d florist, one
who understands nursery business, single man
preferred, a good Job for right party ; state wages,
will furnish board and Indirlng. Address

P. O. Box 443. Rockvllle. Ind.

W^ ANTED.

On a large rose growing tBtablishmcnf, an
experienced rose cutter ; good wages to right
party.

E. Brant, laadison, Ki. J.

WANTED.

A rose and carnation grower in Northern
New York ; wages $50 per month with increase
if worth it; must grow American Beauty.
Address

K. K., care Florists' Exchange.

W^ANTED.

Man to work in connection with florist store,
experienced in Hlling ferneries and doing out-
side work. Also want a Brst-olass salesman
and maker-up.

HART, 1000 nadison Ave.,

New Vork.

Mention the FlorlBta' Kxchange wben writing.

HELP WINTED

WANTED.

A working foreman, must be a married man
witb small family. Nobody but Al rose grower
with the very best of references need apply.
BBIUKSIUAIU, care Florists' Exchange.

WANTED.

A flrst-class nursery foreman. Apply by
letter, stating experience and references.

BROIVM BROS. CO.,

Roctiester, BJ. v.

^V ANTED, FOREMAN.

In a commercial place, purely catalogue
trade; rotegrower. experienced in quick sum-
mer propagation ol roses and budding; also in
growing palms and general greenhouse stock
torcatalogue. An American preferred ; must
be capable of handling men and uf sober habits.
For a man of large experience a goodsituation.
PIORXHHRN,
^ care Florists' Exchange

YOUNG LADY WANTED

To attend customers In florist store. one with
snrae experience, used to waiting on high-class
tniile, and who is tasty In making up bouquets
and boxes. First-class position will be per-
raiinent to satisfactory party.

C. E. APPLEGATE,
15 and 17 Pntnam Ave., Brooklyo, N. Y.

WANTED.

Young man with some|experience for gen-
eral greenhouse work.

GEO. I. LAIRD,

3014 Fulton St., Brooklyn.

W^ANTED.

A reliable young man who lias had experi-
ence in growing bedding stuff. Salary, $20,
with board and lodging. Good position to the
right man. Address, with reference,
GEORGIA,

Florists* Exchange.

WANTED.

A single man for general greenhouse work ;
state wages with board or without.

WILLIAM O'BARA,

Post Box 273, BuntlDgton, L. I.

^BVANTED.

A man who thoroughly understands and has
had practical experience in the propagatiun
and culture of all kinds of roses, palms, shrub-
bery and general greenhouse stock for the
mail trade (no cut Bowers grown); a young
married man preferred, who ia willing to start
on reasonable wages, with a promise of ad-
vance and a chance of promotion to general
oversight. Address

R. R. R., care Florists' Exchange.

SWIHIITEjI.

W^ANTED.

tJKXERAL STOCK. I want to reopen my
gri-euliousea at once. "What have you that you cau
sell cheap ? I want Btrong plantp from small pots.

■WM. SMITH,

1115 W. 19th Street, Sioux City, Town.

WANTED.

Rooted Cuttings, Strong
Healthy Stock.

600 Bridesmaid

600 Bride

400 American Beauty

300 Perle de Jardins

250 Kaiserin Augusta Victoria

250 Meteor

250 Niphetos

JOHN RECK, - Bridgeport, Conn.

Mention the Florists' Ezchanffd when writing.

W^ANTED.

Elirht aecond-band Greenhouse Sash, regula-
tion 3 X 6, in good condition ; cheap for cash.
Address

C. KIHBALL,

Care Florists' Exchange.

L. USSING'S """KSiT"'

I I 7 W. 30th St., TELKpnoNE 1616 38th.

WITH E. O. BRADSHAW.
SELL, RENT OR EXCHANGE AT ALL TIMES.

FOR SALE.

Three greenhouses. 140 X :iO, hot water heal-
ing ; within U miles of New York City ; a flrfct-
class retail business place. Address

A, M. A. care Floristb' Exchange.

FOR SAI.E CHEAP.

Half of an acre of land with 3500 ieet of
glass, well stocked with violetsand carnations ;
in center of a beautiful village. Cash re-
quired $608. Address

A. Z., P. O. Box 392. Nyack, N. T.

FOR sale:.

My entire florist and seed business, consistirg
of 60,000 feet of glass and a very handsome
store^in the heart of a city of 55,0(iO people.

I intend devoting my time to ihe ventilating
machinery and giavlty pump. Address

H. HIPPARD,

Voun}i:sto-wu, Ohio.

FOR SAI.E.

In Colorado Springs, the Bradford Green-
houses ; excellent l)U3inees and property is of-
fered at a great sacrifice, lull investigation is
invited. Particulars from

VARNUM & HARISON, Attorneys,

r>2 William St , New York.

FOR SAI.B CHHAP.

Twenty- two (22) Greenhoiises, ICO ft. long, atocked
with bloomlug carnations, rases, geraniums and
other bedding plants, also abcml -lUOO seedhntt cat-
natloUB in 5 and ti itich pots, second years' trial,
from 2 to 50 of a variety, flue colors. SorlnR plants
can be disposed of at New ^'ork. Newark and
Paterson markets. The Kreenliou^es and all con-
tents must be removed from land by June 15th.
Buyer can take Imniediiite possession and almost
make the price of lliem before reniovinK.

E. J. VAN REVPER. Bellcvtlle, N.J.
Essex Station. Erie K. R.

FOR SAI.E.

The only greenhouses in Crest on. Iowa, a city
of 10,000 inhabitants, no competition wilhin ItJO
miles; doing splendid business. Two houses,
90x'~0 feet each, heated by steam plant from
dwelliogattaclied. Fine large grounds. Splen-
did chance to make some money, both in way
of buying and in business afterward. Reason
for selling, not in my line. Address

J. B. HARSH, Pres. Creston Nat. Bank,

Crestou, Iowa.

FOR SAI.E CHEAP.

Three Greenhouses, 20x80 feet, all improve-
ments, and residence on property. Gi'od Incn-
tion, near New York. Three minutes from 11.
K. Station. Rare chance, liberal terms;

Address MILLER & CHRIST.
New Hyde Park, L. I., New York.

FOR saLtE: or rext.

Twelve large greenhouses, 4O,0fO feet of
glass: well stocked with plants ; hot water and
steam; located near Trenton, N. J. Will make
terms very easy. For particulars, address

B. C. KUSCR, Xrenton, Vi,J,

FOR SAI.B.

AT A BIG BARGAIN. My entire stock
of Palms, Ferns and Decorative Plants, with
a well established wholesale business.

Stock consists in part of 35,000 Latanlas,
in 3, 4 and 5 inch pots, 10,000 Arecas, in 3, 4,
6 and 6 Inch pots. 4000 Kentias, in 4. 6, and 6
inch pots, 10.000 to 12.000 of other varie-
ties of Palms. 8000 to 10,000 Ferns and
SelaglDellas.

Six houses, 135 feet long, heated by steam,
good boiler, sheds and plenty of water.

Will sell stock and houses and lease portion
of ground, or will sell farm of 60 acres, 35 acres
well planted in fruit. Good dwelling of 11
rooms. Reasons for selling— age, poor health,
and a desire to rest. For further Information
and special low prices on large orders, address

inr. J. he:sser,

Plattsmontti, Bieb.

Mention the FlorlsU* Exchanx* when wrttlns.

240

THE F=I-ORISTS' EXGHKNGE.

Mention the Florists*

COMBINING the
qualities of ao
absolute insect exter-
minator with those of
a vigorous fertilizer.
Recommended and In
use by the forenioBt
florists and nurserymen
In the land. For Sale at
the Seed Stores.

ROSE MFG. CO.,

Niagara Falls. NewYork

Exchange when writing

Tobacco Stems

FKESH, CLEAN, STRONG,
300 pound bales, $1 .50. Ton, $9.00

m-ZllXlrr/X^'" MUSHROOM SPAWN

$6.50 per 100 IbB.

H. G. FAUST i 00., JLo^nI'V!; PHILA., PA.

M^nllnn the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing.

0mimmminminiiiiiiiiiiniiiiniiiiiiini"i'i""""i"'i"i§

g HO QSEEHHOOSS OWNEB SHOOLB BE WIIHOOT 3

I FIRE INSURANCE |

E The best form of Insurance can be had through 3
E a Mutual Association. Write to secretary for ^
E particulars of 3

I FiOrist?' Mutual ' ire hmm Associition |

E « J. VP.>-EY, Scc'i, FlIUT WAYNK, INK. 3

mmimmmmmmmilimiilllliH"""i"""""""""""""a

Mention the FInrlsts' Kxotiani-'P when writing.

GOT FLOWER OOKES

Three awards for superiority.
Send tor illustrated list. . . .

&

Manufiii'tiirers,
16 & 18 N 5th St.
Philadelphia, Pa.
Mention tbp Florists' Exchange whirm writing

ADOO FIBRE AND
ADOO LIQUID

Will do all that is cUimtd
If Intelligently Used J* J*

TRY THEM

Mention the riorlsta' Ejchange when writing.

ALL Nuraerj-men, SeetlMnen, and Florists
wishing to do business with Europe should
send for the

"BOFticultnral Jilveiiisei"

This is the Briti-b Trade Paper, being read
weekly by all Horticultural traders; it is also
taken by over lOi 0 of the best Continental
houses. Annual subscription to cover cost
of postage, 75 cents. Address

EDITORS OF THE "H. A."
Ctilwell Nurseries, NOTTS, KNGLANI)
Mention the FlorlatB' Exchange when writing.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS!

Packed In small crates, easy to liandle,

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

122 W. 25th Street,
NEW YORK CITY.

Mention the FlorlatB' Exchange when wrlUn».

REED & KELLER

I regard the Florists' Exchange very highly
as a profl table medium lor advertising niirteiy
and other stock Have had better returns
from it than any other source.

...ir J T-. I A. 1 ULLCjIN.

Milford, Del.

weh»e t For HANDLING COtlECTIONS
Ifet'whe're ' FoR SECURING REPORTS. . . .

F"R INFOKMATION WRITE

Tf.E NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOAKD OF TBAOE,

i: , S. H.iUKll. Scc'.v, -71 Broadway, ^^'w York.
Mention the Florlata' Exchange when wrillne

KVERV FLORIST
oUKht to IISMl'RE
HISt;l.ASSa«alnsl

FOB PAKTICCLABS AUDREYS

JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y, Saddle River, N.J

Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing

Price per crate
1500 2 In. pots In crate, $4.88
150O2M ■■ ■' 5.25
151X)2>| " " COO
1O0O3 " " 5.00
800 3>^ " " 5.80
5004 " " 4.50
3205 " " 4.51
1446

Price per crate
120 7 In. pots In crate, J4.20

■■ " 3.10

3.60
4.80
3.60
4.80
4.80
4.50

Send for price list

60 8
43 9
4810
2411
24 12
1214
616

HAIL

For destroying ground ii oleB Inlawns. paits.
cardena and ceiueienea The only ffcici^ K.I./ 1
mole trap in existence, fiunronler d localcli
moles where nil other trnpB full. Sold Dy
se'dsmen. Agricultural Implement and Hardware
dealers, or sent by express on receipt of ».i.UO 0)
H. W. HALES. KIDIJEWOOU. N. J.

Exchange when writing.

Mention the Florlsta'

The Harrisii Disease . . .

Can be prevented by Immersing the bulbs for
five hours In a solution of ... .
KRAFT'S PLANT TONIC, 99 percent.

This has been conclusively proven by experlnients
at Lincoln Park. Chicago. Tlie Tonic also kills
Hard Shelled Scale, Mealy Bug, and

other Insect pests without Injury to the plant
Send for circular and price list

KRAFT PLANT TONIC CO., Rockford, III.

^Tentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing.

STANDARD FLDWER POTS

FIRST Quality
I'i in., per 1000. .$2 40

2 in., " .. 2 K
2>/, in., " .. 3 35

3 m., " .. 4 70

Packages extra.

Cream Color.

3y, in., per 1000,$ 4 95

4 in., " 6 20

5 in., " 10 80

6 in., " 16 50

C. HENNECKECO

MILWAUKEE,
WIS.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

SHEEP MANURE

Cleaned and prepared expreisly for florliti* nte.
fou will find it the genuine article. For refareno*
to lt§ being flrtt-olaBs I refer tou to Henry F.
M\ohc'!. 'OlSMarfeet Street. Phlla., Pa. Trial baga
of 160 lbs.', $3.W; per ton. 126.00. H ton at ton rata.
Caih with order.

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

1012 Ontario St., PHILA., PA.

Vff'ntlnn the Florists' EJxchange when writing.

Seed pane, same price as pots, dcuu iwt pnv.c i
of Cylinders for Cut Flowers. Hanging Haakets, La
Vases, etc. Ten percent, off fur casli wltli ordL-r.

HILFINCER BROS. POTTERY,

OR.... FORT EDWARD, N . Y.

AuotJST RoLKRR & SoN9. Ncw York Agenta.

52 Dkt Street, Nkw Yock Citt.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

SCOLLAY'S

IMPROVED

PUTTY BULB

For Qlazlne Sash, Etc.,

—ALSO THE^

PHIEHT PliNT SPRINKLER

For iaie by your Heed«man
or sent, poitpald, for 81 >U0.

JOHN A. SCOLLA.T,

74 & 78 Myrtle Ave.,
BROOKLYN. - N. Y
SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE.

Uentlon the Florists' Exchange when wrltlni.

STANDARD ♦ POTS.

We are now ready to supply a superior
quality of Pots in unlimited quantities.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.

A. H. HEWS & CO.,

NORTH CAMBRIDGE, • MASS.

Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

GEORGE RIPPERGER,

SHEEP MANURE

I have now on hand a large quantity of
Al SHEEP MANUliE. J3P"Send for Price
List and Sample

F«c?or;,"L««ra''' LOHG iSLAHD CITY.

Mention the Florists" Exchange when writing.

Chicago.

state of Trade.

There continues a call lor white
flowers of which both roses and carna-
tions are well cleared out dally at satis-
factory prices. In shipping stocls, which
means stiictly fresh and fine goods, there
has as yet been no trouble with gluts.
In the lower grades, to work off in quan-
tity, tea roses may go as low as $3 and
carnations to $1 ; but high grade teas
can still be quoted at from f 4 to $7 ;
carnations, *3 to ?4, with extra fancies
at f G. The supply of American Beauty
has been below the demand and the aver-
age quality rather poor. This condition,
however, "will shortly improve, as the
weather gets more favorable. The price
for extra long stemmed flowers is $4 per
tlozen.

Smilax is very scarce, Harrisii more
plentilul and a shade lower in price. All
bulbousstock is in abundance; but mobt
of it sells at some price. Very fine freesiu
is coming in and selling at $2 to $3.
There is some call tor sweet peas, but
not many of these are coming in yet. In
violets there is no change, either in pjite
or in the quantity arriving ; 40c. to 75c.
is the usual flgure, and flowers must be
extra to reach the dollar mark. Lily of
the valley brings $2 to ¥4. There is a
good sale for asparagus, very long
strings at $1 down to 5Uc.
An Eightli Anniversary.

A. Lange, retail florist, corner
State and Monroe streets, had a fancy
decoration, all his own, in the way of a
canopy of southern smilax over the side
walk with the words "Kighth Anniver-
sary "on three fronts. The large win-
(iow, which really answers as a cooler,
was handsomely filled with the choicest
of roses, carnations, orchids and other
seasonable flowers which, however, is
nothiEg new with Gus, as he certainly
carries at all times a flue lot of flovvers.
The store inside was also finely decor-
ated.

August Lange was born in Berlin, Ger-
many, August 7, 1868, but as he came
to this city with his parents two years
afterwards, he is to all intents and pur-
poses a Chicago boy, having received his
education in her schools and beginning
work at thirteen years of age. Eight
vears ago he started in the flower store
of Henry Harms, then on North Clark
street, afterwards on State street, when
he became a partner in the business. A
year ago he began business on his own
account at his present location and has
built up, by close attention, a very nice
trade.

In the evening an invitation was ex-
tended to his brother florists, wholesale
and retail, to visit him. Peter Barr, of
London, Eng., was a guest and kept the
boys in good humor by his jokes and
anecdotes.

Standard Flower Tots,

per 10(10. \H-r 10110

U( In., »7.1H. 4 m. »23.1IO

2 " 8.1«. 4W" 30.10
■2H " B.OO. 5 " 40.00
■>i6 " 11.00. 6 " fiO.1'0

3 " M.IW. 7 " 100.00

syi" n.oo. 8 " 140.00

Discount 50 and 10 per
cent, ciislt.

U. CUTLER RYERSON, '''AT^ui^'X'^.

Mention tha Florists' Exchange when writlnsr.

TOBACCO
STEMS.

Ilules, 3HI to r,m U.S..

-oc. per ll«i ll>3.

TOBACCO DUST.

lliigs 25, 50 and lUilbB. 2!.^
eta. perlb.; iibovc extrii
Btroni,' and frenli.

Fibre out Flower Viiscs,
all filzcB

Jottings.

The Kennicott Bros.' Co., whole-
salers, opened up in their fine new store,
42-44 Kandolph street, on Monday
morning, bright and early. The store is
very favorably located In the wholesale
district, and is certainly convenient [or
the firm's class of customers. The large
natural cooler space, under the side
walk, cannot be beat.

Bassett & Washburn, A. G. Prince &
Co., and E. H. Hunt will, when some
changes are made in the building, 7G and
78 Wabash avenue, be then located at
this number and all on the same floor.

Peter Barr reached this city on the
night of the 22d, and stayed a tew days.
Ue is looking hale and hearty in spite of
his years and nomadic life. He left here
tor Arizona and the coast, on his trip
around the world.

Arnold Kingier, with W. W. Barnard
& Co., arrived home from his long east-
ern trip, and reports trade in good condi-
tion, as he found it. He left again on
Monday for Milwaukee and the North-
west.

George Wittbold reports business
(which had slackened up somewhat in
the way of shipping palms and ferns dur-
ing the cold spell) as now picking up
again. But even during the coldest
weather shipping was done— so changed
is business in this respect from old times.
Funeral trade has been very brisk the

past Winter. His plant tiade is getting
active, azaleas being a main feature in
the way ol fine plants. George proposes
to try his hand at ericas the coming
year

TheWietor Brothers expect to plant
out ten acres of carnations the coming
Spring. „ .,, ,

The Hinsdale Rose Co. will make
quite an addition to their houses the
coming Spring, for smilax and terns.

Herman Schiller has opened a third re-
tail store, this one at 1611 Milwaukee
avenue. ^ ^ ,,,

Frank Culvert & Son, Lake Forest. 111.,
had a large funeral decoration on Ines-
dav tor the late D. K. Holt, Esq., an old
citizen of this suburb to Chicago.

Ess.

Providence.

The Market.

Notwithstanding the unusual rig-
orous Winter so tar experienced here the
florists have enjoyed a satistactoiy sea-
son to the opening of Lenton season.
The number of social functions ot every
description has been larger than tor
many years previous, and the demand
for cut flowers and potted plants quite
brisk. I'rices have held well and no trou-
ble has followed from oversupply ot
flowers. One noticeablefeature has been
the generally improved quality of stock.
Funeral work is on the increase, the
death rate in this vicinity during the
past month being something appalling.
All eyes are now fastened on Easter.
Harrisii will, beyond doubt, be plentitui
and all right by thattime, though Japan
longifiorums will probably be a trifle
late.
Branching Out.

It is understood that a deal has
been effected for the purchase of the
Andrew U. Trotter estate on Hope
street, Bristol, by Samuel Kinder, the
florist. The property consists ot a two-
story dwelling house and lot, the latter
being 174 x 70 feet. When Mr. Kinder
takes possession he intends to move his
range ot greenhouses to the lot in the
rear ot the dwelling.
Rhode Island Horticultural Society.

At the regular monthly meeting of
the Rhode Island Horticultural Society
held last Wednesday evening, I'rofessor
W. Whitman Bailey, ot Brown University,
delivered an interesting address on "Cer-
tain Movements ot I'lants." Specimens
ot the now famous $30,000 Mrs. Thomas
W. Lawson carnation were exhibited,
and, ot course, greatly admired.

During the business portion of the
meeting, which was presided over by
I'resident Joseph E. C. Farhham, the
matter ot sending delegates to represent
the Society at the convention of the
American Pomological Society to be held
at Philadelphia in September was dis-
cussed, and it was finally decided to send
the following delegates: Amnsa M.
Eaton, Levi W. Russell, Joseph E. C.
Farnham, Nathan D. I'ierce, Sam. W.
Lewis and E. H. Burlingame. Another
committee consisting ot J. E. C. Farn-
ham, Levi W. Russell and E. H. Burlin-
game was appointed to see what, if any-
thing, could be done toward securing a
place in the new public library tor the So-
ciety's books, these books to be used for
reference by the general public and to be
issued to the members of the Society.

Wedding Bells.

James Andrew Pierce, of Edge-
wood, and Miss Edith Adelaide I'age, of
I'awtucket, were married on the 19th
ulto., at North Attleboro, by Rev. G. N.
Ballentinfe,in the presence of a few friends
and relatives. The groom is associated
with his father, George A. Pierce, in the
florist business at Edgewood, and after
a short wedding trip, the newly wedded
couple will reside there. They were the
recipients ot numerous gifts.

Jottings.

Edward M. Collamore, formerly of
the firm of E. C. it E. M. Collamore, of
this city, recently left here to assume his
duties in the hospital corps to which he
belongs, at Huntsville, Ala. Mr. Colla-
more had been at hishomehere on a two
mouths' sick furlough.

James Nisbet, ot Pawtucket, has been
elected one ot the Board of Managers ot
the Pawtucket Dispensarj'.

E. D. Claike. of Tockwotton street,
has recently added a new Furman bolhr
to bis equipment. W. H. M.

March 4, 1899.

The F-lorists* Exchange.

241

JOHN CONLEY & SON,

UANDTACTURERS OF

TIN FOIL

2 and 4 Dominick Street,
NEW YORK.

Mention the Florists' KxchanFe wYiPn wrltlne

INCOMPARABLE '

BORDEAUX NOZZLE

ourpaunt' KEROSENE SI'jjA VER
aUukeH £.11111 l»«ion while Pumptne.

THE DEMINGCO.TSALEM. OHIO.

I TwfUv v;,riitie8 of Spravtre. I'lMlPSOF
AM, klM»S. \Vrit4? usr.rour Gen'l Western
n k llubhcll, thipiiio, Ills.

Cat;il...Eue and formulas mailed FREE.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrttlng

BEST IN THE WORLD

For Stringing and Tying Purposes.

Made In (rreen and fAocy colors. Y>.>r ^le by all the
eadlnp jobbers throiighoat the United Slates. Don't
tak-' aiiv eubailtutes. Price. %\.-iS> a Ih. Send for Samples

JohnC. Meyers Co.,'^??;?er^ Boston, Mass.

Mention th^ Florlata' Exchange wh^n wrtfin*

Neponset Flower Pots

Made of Waterproof Cardboard,
of nice Terra Cotta color.

renns— Net cash with order. If ordered shipped by
frelKbt. add 50 centH carlase.

Packed In GrOBB Weight
Size Crates of per lOOO pots Per 100 Per 1000
2Mlnch lOOO about 20 lbs 10 25 »2 2(1

2>« ;•

:i "

?« ::

..lUdO..

.1000..

.lOOu..

. 600 .
.. 5u0 .

. 60O .

23

34

16

78 '
100 ■
150

30

<6

. 60

80
1 20
. 1 65

2 (0
190
6 15
e 9U
10 35
14 66

Standard Pot Measure,

Less quantities than full crates at 100 rates.

Full sample dozens of a size mailed on receipt of

■ 10c. 12c. 1 c. 2'2c. 30c. 4oc. >H)c.

For 2>'.liD. 2^ In. 3 in. :1H In. 4 in. 5 In. 6 in. pols.

F. W. BIltD t& SO.N, Maniifaclnrera.

Addreaa nil orders to our General Afrents,

August Rolker & Sons

62 DEY STREET. NEW YORK.
Our Eastern Anents are:

R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., Boston, Mass.

Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

RED TOWERS BRAND

BONE MEAL

FOR FLORISTS

10(1 lb. has, mi.l't 3(10 III biiff, «.'!,a.'-,

l/i ton, »~.5I) 1/2 '<">. «l'J.r>0

1 ti>n, «'.ig.(IO

F. O. B. Bridgeport, Conn.

— ALSO —

Odorless Lawn Dressing

and

....Garden Fertilizers.

TERMS, CASH WITH OP.DER

RED TOWERS GREENHOUSES

HACKENSACK, N. J.

Kentton tbtt Florist*' Bxctaance when -wrltlnv.

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% %

JMDOO"

EDWARD B. JACKSON,

Mbolesalc jFloiigt,

GROWER OF THE FINEST PLANTS FOR THE TRADE ONLY.

A Full Assortment of Hardy Plants Especially
Adapted for Florists' use.

Stamford, Conn., February 19, iSgg.

THE AMERICAN JADOO CO.

Gentlemen :— You will doubtless remember that some time ago
you sent us for trial, samples of Jadoo Fibre. We have used what
you sent us without mixing with soil, and find it satisfactory in
every respect. We never saw such phenomenal root growth,
especially in begonias, and everything else we have tried it on,
the results have been equally good. We find the following
benefits :— Less watering, stronger growth, freedom of weeds,
and lightness. The latter we consider' a very important item, as
it means a considerable saving in expressage to our customers.
We expect to use this entirely for pot grown herbaceous plants
this Spring, and as we grow about fifty thousand of these, you can
look for our order some time during the following month.

(Signed)

Very truly,
EDWARD B.

JACKSON.

Send for our New Catalogues.

THE fljUEIiiCflll JIIOOO CO., '" ^r^.

Ave.,

., PA.

AIL PRnMINFNT Seedsmen and Dralrm sell
>^I-U rnunilltCHI j^,,^^ j,„,^„ „„j Jadoo Liquid.

Mi»ntlnn thi Flnrlstn' Kxolianijp when writing.

ESTABUSHED
1866

EMILSTEFFEItS>

SUCC.™ M.STEFFENS.
""oSTEFFENSBftOi

Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing.

THE CEFREY LETTER CO.,

Manufacturers of Florisf.s' Lettor.s. The

best and most artistic Ittter 011 the market.

(PAT. JAN. 3D, 1893.)

PRICE : — i}i or 2 inch letters, per hundred . ". . .I1.50
Script letters . ... " ... 3.50

THE FLOWER MARKET, Agents

Office and Factory, 446 Tremont St., Boston, Mass.

CIIAS. L. RAZiJUX, Manager.
Agents wanted in all large cities. Telephone 7IS-3 TreiroM.

__Mentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing.

THREE PLANT BOOKLETS NOW OFFERED.

Iiitendeil for free circulation by tliefloriit to aid in promolinir eiiles of plunts.

"House Plants in the House" " Popular Plants and Their Care"

Six page folder. .?2.00 per lOO; *I2 00 per 1000. Eight page booklet. $3.tO per 100. $l7.00pei-lf(10

"Palms, Ferns, House Plants and How to Treat Them"

Si.xtecn pages. $7,5'J per 100; $34.00 per 1000.

All are envelope size, handsome, illustrated with descriptions of kinds and printed di.eotions
on care of plants. Just what customers need and what. Seven samples, showinK variations of
use and prices, for 10 cents in stamps.

DAN'L B. LONG, Publisher. BUFFALO, N. Y.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

STIIIIDIIRD FLOWEK POTS

DO YOU NEED O
FLOWER POTS •'

If SO, write for prices before you order.

WILMER COPE Sl BRO.,

Lincoln llnivereliy, - - Chenier Co., Pa.

Afpntion the Florists' Exchange when writing.

BOSTON FLORIST LETTER GO.

Man-(factMr«r« of FLORISTS' LETTERS.

DlmenBloni ef
thte box. 2S In.
lonK by II in.
wide and 1* in,
high. 2 sections.

This wooden box nicely Ktalned and Tarnliibed«
18x80x12 made In two Hectlonti, one for eaeh Pise
letter, clven away with flritl order of&OO letter*.

Block Letters, \% or 2 inch alxe, per 100. $2.00.
Script Letters. $4 00.
Faitener with each letter or word. *

Used bv leadlDR floristH everywhere and for
lala by all wholeaale florltts and supply dealers.

N. F, McCarthy, Treas. & Hanager,

Mt-nt Mil the I'"" I'll i.^ts' Kxchonce when urilinc.

mmm

r7l9WHfi|J0N5T/
IPHILADEIPHIA'I

^V^

^WTT-^'

iPOTS.

BRANCH WAREMOllSESt
Kesm«j and WeiUlde A«rnn«>i, Jentey City, If. J.
Jaekaoo !*•. Jb reanoo SI., Long Island City, N. Y.

SOME
NE

the I-'lnrists' Exchange when writing.

: TRADE BOOKS

By .Jus. FuHsvTii Johnson.

Residential Sites S;™^rrk

ou landscape

and Environments fuVerstdeVafi

others; it is
the most prac-
tical book on the market, and every man
who has to Ho with planting and arrang-
ing ground.s should own a copy. Profusely
illustrated with fine half tone plates and
drawings. Price, full cloth, plain edges,
$2 50; full gilt, 43.(0.

The Water Garden ;^,?L,^d7e

Afiuatic
I'.Y William tricker. , Plants

with suc-
cess unless you read this work, by the
best known living authority. A flue book,
too, to get your patrons iutere.sted in.
Profusely illustrated with magnificent
plates. Price, $3.00.

Just the book
to keep in
stock for your
eustoiners. It
3 lis on sight,
and will give
impetus to
your business
by interesting
your patrons still further in plants, both in
and outdoor. Send for a sample. r3 mo.,
2'20 pages, cloth. Price, -Jl 00, with good
discount in quantities.

The above books are i>ub-
lislied and for sale by

A. T.DELAMAREPTG.&PDB.CO.,Lt(i.

2 to H Duane Street, NEW YORK.

Circulars, press notices, etc. on application.

HOUSE PLANTS

and how to

Succeed With Them

1'y I.rzziK Pahk Ilii.LnorsR.

S42

The Plorists' Exchange.

CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE

404-412 E. 34th St , N Y., near Ferry.

Open every Mornliiff at 6 O'clock a.m. for tbe

Sale of Cut Flowers.

This l3 not a commlsston liouae; the market

consists of individual stands.

"Wall Space for Advertising Purposes to KenL

J. DONALDSON, SECRETARY.

DECKER, BLftUVELT CO.

wnOLKSALK DEALERS IN

CUT FLOWERS- PLANTS

42 W. 2Sth St., New York.

Conslgnmenls solicited. Shipping orders will

receive prompt and careful attention.

Tklepuonk 2387-18Ta Stkkkt.

MICHAEL A. HART,

Wholesale i Commission Florist,

44 W. 29th St., New York.

Telephone Call, IW! 3»th flt.
All kinds of R0S9I VSo »ti »nd CaioatioDi

a flpno.altr.
ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.

EDWARD C. HORAN,

Wholesale Florist

*o. 34 W. 29th St.. Hew York.

The Bride, Mermet and American Beauty,
Specialties.

JULIUS LANG,

Wholesale Florist

63 WEST 30tli ST.

ConalKDments Solicited. NEW YORK.

FRANK MILLANG,

Wholesale Commission Dealer In

CUT FLOWERS

408 E. 34th ST., NEW YORK CITY.
CatFlower Exchange. Telephone Call, 1054-38th.

THE NEW YORK CUT FLOWER GO.

119-121 West 23d Street,

I 13-1 14 West 24th Street,

Trttjiom 73J-18tli. NEW YORK.

CONSIONMENTS SOLICITED.

Special Attention Given lo Shipp.nq Orders.

in£. P. SHERIDKN

Wbolciale Contmlniilon Dealer In

CUT FLOWERS

39 West 28th St., New York.

Telephone, nt— 38th Bt.

PRICE LIST SENT ON APPLICATION.

Meottoo tbe riortete' Smebaave whea vrltlac.

ONAL

mm

.CIAII^

CHAS. W. MoKELLAR.

E. F. WINTERSON.

McKELLAR & WINTERSON

WHOLESALE COMMISSION JOBBERS

In Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturers of Wire Work.
45, 47, 49 WABASH AVENUE, - ■ CHICAGO, ^LL.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND, ^^^^^^^^

CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS* SUPPLIES.
No. 67 Bromfleld St. and 18 Chapman Place, BOSTON. MASS.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Names and Varietiea

A. Beauty, fancy —special.

extra

No. 1

*' Culls & ordlDar>

Bride

Bridesmaid

CusiD

Hoste

K. A. Victoria

La bVance ordinary...

\ *' extra

Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan

NipbetOB

Papa GoDtier

Perle

Souv. de Wootton

OBC HID S— Cattleyas

Cypripediuma

Dendroblum formosum.

" others

f Tiif'r grades, all colors.
M ( White...
c Standard J Pink

.2 VAftlKTlES) Red

•= Yel.

•Fanct-

Yel.&Var,
White....

^ CThe lilghest .[ P'O''

<5 Krades ot 1 "sd

eS standard var) K Yel.&Var

1^ Novelties

Adiantltm

Asparagus

Callas

Daffodils

Dairies

Ryacintbs

Lilies

Lily of the Valley

Mignonette— ordinary...,

'* fancy

Narcissus

Pansies

Smilax

Tulips

Violets— ordinary

" extra

New York Boston Philadelphia Baltimore

Mar. 3, 1899 Mar. 2, 1899 Mar. 2. 1899 Mar. 1. 1899

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3.00

Buffalo

Mar. 1, 1899

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.40 to .76
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6.00

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5!66

4.00

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2.011
2.00
2.0O
8(0
4.00
4.00
4.00
4.00
4,00
1.36

2.00
6.00

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see our Correspondence Columns.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,

^^yKolesa-le Florist

Open Day and Night from 12 A.M. Mondays to 10 P.M. Saturdays.
1612- 14- 16-18 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

REINBERG BROS.

Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers.
. . . 600.000 Feet of Glass.

We can fill all orders on short notice with all leading varieties of ROSES and
CARNATIONS. We are Headquarters for Fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

GIVE US A TRIAL AND CONVINCE YOURSELF.

SALESROOIVI, 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL.

WILLIAM^ H. QUNTHER,

• WMOLESAI.E KLORISX »

Tliis is the place to ship your VIOLETS and CARNATIONS. Also Roses, Valley,
Lilies, Mignonette, Etc. Consignments solicited. Prompt payments every two weeks.

No. 30 WEST 29th STREET, ,'^Z"TL NEW YORK.

M— Una th* flMisU* Bxohanc* wtwa wrltlnff.

I'KAJfK H. Tbaendlt. Obablib Schenok.

TRAENDLY & SGHENCK,

Wholesaie Florists,

as W. 28th St tni CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE,
NEW YORK.

TeiephoDe iMl-i8tb St.

^yConstgnments Solicits

JOHN YOUNG,

Wholesale Florist

51 WEST 28th ST.,

NEW YORK.
CYCAS PALM LEAVES Always on Hand.

oified H. Lamiiaiii,

CUT FLOWERS, STRICTLY Wi OLESALE

• 19 Boerum Place, BROOKLYN, N.Y.
Open to receive Consisnineuts of
CHOICE FI.OWEKS nt nny time.

THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.,
Wholesale Florist,

C. A. KUEHN, I

WHOLESALE FLORIST,

1122 Pine St., St. Loois, Mo.

A COHPLKTE LINE OF WIRE DESIONS.

ST. LOUIS

Gut Flower Co.,

Wtiolesale Florists,

332 PINE STREET

St. Louis, no.

2740 Olive St.. St. Louli, Mo.

FLOWERS IT WiLESllEl

Roses, and a full line.

HCAOaUAHTCRS FOR THK SOUTH WEST.

GALVIN & CO.,

4 0rdwayPlace, Boston. Mass

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

AND DEALERS IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES f

Wholesale Florists, j7 jobbers ih

Alwavs on Hand: i ?\J7/r -

CARNATIONS, ^ //"If • I

BRIDESMAIDS,
BRIDES.

}

r>/f''' FLORISTS'

'\it0^ SUPPLIES

{J, ' FLORISTS' VASES.

Horticultural Auctioneers.

84 Hawley Street, BOSTON.

CUT FLOWERS

New England Headquarters for

AMERICAN BEAUTIES

Of which we make n specialty.

WELCH BROS.,

15 PROVINCE ST., BOSTON, MASS.

Mantlon th« riorlats' BxaluuiE* wk^ vAi^M^

March 4, 1899.

Thb F=l.orists* Exchange.

243

WM. J. BAKER,
Wholesale Florist,

J432 So. Penn Square,

^^PHILADELPHIA, PA.

DUMONT & CO., ™

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

No. 1305 FUbert St., PhUadelphia.

^PHONE, 8922 D.

GEO. M. MOSS,
Wholesale Florist

32 South 17lh St . PHILADFLPHIA PA.

Long Distance 'Phone. 1-^1-26 D.

CoDBlgnmentB of choice liOSES. CARNATIONS,

VIOLETS BoIlcUed.

Fine VALLEY In stock at all times.

LEO NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist

17 N. JUNIPER ST.,

Philadelphia.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

Long Distance
Phone 5085 A

EDWARD REID,

Wholesale Florist

1526 Ranstead St.. PHILADELPHIA,

Bet. Market and Chestnut Sts.

ALL CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON.

I ELEPnoNE 3966 A.

BASSETT & WASHBURN,

Wholesale Dealers and Growers of

CUT FLOWERS

ea Wabash Ave., Chicago, III.
Greenhouses at Hinsdale, III.
L. D. 'Phone at Chicago, Main 223.

L. D. 'Phone at Hinsdale, No. 10.

KENKIGOTT BROS. COMPANY.

Wholesale Cut Flowers

42 and 44 E. Randolph Sireet.

CHICAGO, ILL.

WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY.

WIETOR BROTHERS.

BUCCESSOBS TO

ROQERS PARK FLORAL CO.,

Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers

OFFICa AND SALESROOM,

51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO.

Headquarters for AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

HOLTOH t HUNKEL CO.,

WHOLESILE FLOBISTS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Manufacturers of Wire Designs.

457 Milwaukee St. MILWAUKEE, WIS.

'Phone Main 814. P. O. Boi 103.

HEADQUARTEnS Newport! "n -J8
ROSES, OARNATIONS AND
ALLSIASONABLE FLOWERS.

WM. F. HASTING, K«??!?„„

496 Washington Street, c," T.

BUFFALO, N Y. '^'"'"

Atao Dealer In Florists' Supplies A Wire Designs

Mention tlie FlorlBts* Exchange when writing.

t-NOTIC

• ••

After Monday, February llthim

WE WILL BE AT OUR NEW QUARTERS

42 and 44 Randolph Street

Chicago, Ills. KENNICOTT BROS. COMPANY.

Mention the Florists' Elxehange whtn writing.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Names and Varletiea

A. Beadty, fancy— apecial.

" extra

No. 1

" Culls & ordinary

Bride

Bridesmaid

Cusin

Hoste

K. A. Victoria

La France, ordinary...

" extra

Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan.

Niphetos..

Papa Gontier

Perle

Soiiv. de Wootton

OBCHIDS— Cattleyas

Cypripediums

Dendrohi\im formosum..

" othera

C Inf'r grades, all colors
M ( White

e Standard

JQ VAHIETIE8

•Fancy-

Pink

Red

Yel.&Var
White....

Pink

Red

■- ('The hlKheat J

w ,;radeB of J
O BtAHdardvar) \ Yel.&Var

i^ N*IVELTIE8

Adiantdm

A8PARAOD8

Callas

Daffodils

Daisies

Hyacinths

Lilies

Lily of the Valley...

Mignonette— ordinary.

" fancy..,.

Narcissus

Pansies

Smilax

Tdlips

Violets — ordinary

" extra

Chicago

Mar. 1, 18S9

.30.00 to
40.00 to
10.00 to
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St. Louis

Feb. 28, 189ii

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Cincinnati

Mar. 1, 1899

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Milwaukee

Feb. 27, 1899

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60.01
25.0(1
15.00
6. to
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8.00

2.01
2.0,
2.00

2.0(
2.(l(

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6.00
6.0(1
6.00
6.00
1.50
76.01
15.00
3.01
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5.0(
16. C(
4.0(
2.01
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18.01

3.01

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.76

Toroato

.Miir. 1, 1899

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2.00 to
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26.00

10.00
8.00
8.00
6.00
4.00

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8.00
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8.00
20.00
10.00

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8.(10
2.0(1
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4!66
4.00
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50.00
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2.60

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4.00

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For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see our Correspondence Oolumns.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quott-d above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

H8PBBHE0S FLOPIOSD!! iPS

CUT STRINGS, 8 to 10 ft.
long, 50c. per string.

Shipped to any part of the country.

Mention the Florists' Exchancra when writing.

PITTSBURG GUT FLOWER GO., LTD.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

LONG DISTANCE PHOigE
2157.

CONSIGNMENTS
SOLICITED.

WRITE FOR PRICE LIST.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 705 Penn Ave., PITTSBURG, Pa

Ifaattoa th« Florlits' KxchanKe when wrttlDg.

E. G. HILL & CO.

Wholesale Florists

RICHMOND, INDIANA.

Mention tne Fluruis' Kxcban^d wben wrUlos.

EASTER ORDERS

FOP.

BALA2: LEAVES and lEUCOTHOE SrHAVS

Sbciiild be placed now. Send for iiiforniiitlon.

HARLAN P. KELSEY. Introducer,

1 t06 TREMONT BLDC. BOSTON, MASS.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

I'liintB, P.looms CWIiite Orchids Specially) ; Duplex aod
other pan8 ; Manual of Culture ; Orchid Food ; Insecti-
cides; Fumlgatora; Peat; Moss, etc. Circulars sent.
WiLLOWMEAD GARDENS, EflBt Orange, N.J.

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KDtPalniLeaviis>''G[owDs

L. W, & F. B. KERVAN, Norwalk, Fla.

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Galax Leaves.

CHAS. H. RICKSECKER, Unville, N. C

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HARDY GUT FERNS

Faucy ur dauKer,

Sl.aS per IOC 0.
Spbasnuin [tlosi*,

50c. per barrel.
LiBurel Koplogt

4c. per yard.
Cash wlthorder. All orders
by mailordlapatchpromplly
attei ded lo.

Thos. Collins, "K".!'-

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Order direct. We
have no agents In Boston. First quality
HAKDT CUT FKIiNS. fl.OU per \^n). Galax Leaves.
Bronze, Green or Assorted. $l.lH.i per 1000. Laurel
Festooning, fS.OO per 100 yards. All orders by wire or
mall promptly filled.

CROWL FERN CO., ^ue^? Boston, Mass.

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HAROYGUTFERNS

Sl.'i.^ Per 1000.

FAMCY

DAGGER

L B. BRAGUE,

Oldest, largeet and most
reliable dealer In the U. S.

Mention the Florists'

Hintdafe, Mass.

Bxchangv wh*»ii wrltln*.

PURE WHALE

OIL SOAP,

the old staudliy
Plantwash aod
Insecticide. We offer the box of 12 one pound
bars for $1.20; the box of 6') one pound bars for
$5.00. Increased results obtained Avlieiimistd
with our concentrated TOBACCO EXTRACT, price
$L00 the gallon. Can be used to Hdvantatr" 'n
daily Rprlnkhn^ with our BRASS BALL PERFECT
INSECT DESTROYER, to be attached to hn^e.
Price $5.00 each. Examine our latestS< ed List.

AUGUST RdLKERS SONS, 52 Dey St., N.Y.

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5000 FERNS

iy-2 in. pots for fern dish* s.
#3.00 per ll>0.

J. N. CHAMPION, New Haven, Conn.

1026 CHAPEL ST.

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log E

See Announcement, page 231

244

The F=i-orists' Exchange.

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GREEN-HOUSE CONSTRUCTION.

This has been a specialty witli us for many years and to us is
due the credit for many of the great improvements that have been
made in the construction of wooden green-houses. To those that
buy our

Clear Cypress Building Material

we furnish, free of cost, complete detail drawings from which any
intelligent workman can put up the material correctly. We have
plenty of time to write letters ABOUT OUR BUSINESS, and we will
be glad to hear from those contemplating building.

Write for Circulars
or Estimates.

LocKLAND Lumber Co.

LOCKLAND, OHIO.

^m

iij^^'g

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%:qoD

226 N.5ALINA3T
3YRACU6E N.Y.

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RICHMOND

STEAM and
HOT WATER

BOILERS

FOR GREENHOUSE HEATING.

'wrixe: for catalogue.

New York Office;
85 CENTRE ST.

RICHMOND STOVE CO., Norwich, Conn.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing,

SUMMER IN WINTER

•y Using

Standard Greenhouse Boilers

One cent gets onr Oataloeu**

GIBLIN & CO., . Utica. N. T.

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GLASS

For Qreenhouses, Qraperies,
Hotbeds, Conservatories,

and all other purposes. Get our Fig-
ures BEFORE Buying. Estimates freely
given.

N. COWEN'S SON,

392-94 W. Broadway, New York

VpTitloD the FlorlBtj' Exchange when wrttlBg

We haveadvertised in the Florists' Eschanerc
for several years, and have always found thai
the results have been perfectly 8atis'aetor\-.

Geneva, N. Y. W. & T. SMI TH ril.

MASTICA

FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES.

Proven superlorto putty. Easier to apply and staya oq
Not affected by extremes of weather. Endoraed tij
prominent florists Send for descriptive circular o(
Mastica and Mnstica Cilnziug Macbiueiii.

F. 0. PIERCE CO., r^«XYr",IL7' New York.

Afentlon the Florists' Exchange wtien writing
IF YOU WANT A

GOODSASH LIFT

For a Very Little Money Get

^•NEW OEPftRTURt"

/'VENT)L(\TIN& f\(>PLIf\NCE.'^

For Deecrlptlve Catalogue Send to

J. D. CARMODY, EVANSVILLE, IND.

Vfcnflon rh* Ftorlwrn' KTrhsnce when writing

Mention the Floiista' Exchange when writing.

cypRESs

:h mpre durable thai

ETHAN PINE.

IS Hue

SASH BARS

UP TO^Z FEET ■"LENGTH or LOf^GER.

GREENHOUSE

AND OTHER BUILDINC MATERIAL.

Seno^fer our Illustrated fiooK
"CYpAeSS LUMBERANDtTSUSES."

Send rord'urSPeci&l Greenhous"eCirlcul&r.

T^^A.T STearr;v5 Lymber (o.,

Brooklyn.

Funeral trade is quite abundaut at
present. W. H. Foddy, of 8 Seventh av-
enue, keeps a well appointed store, with
nice conservatory in the rear. Azaleas,
genistas and cyclamens form the principal
attractions in the show windows at
present. The Park slope store. Union
street, which has been run l>y Mr. Schaf-
fer, will be discontinued after this week.
A. F. Johnson, of 142 Fifth avenue, has
succeeded the firm of Johnson Bros., and
is doing a nice business. Good carna-
tions are a specialty here,for which there
is fair demand. Metal designs are be-
ing gradually pushed to the rear.

Miss E. Gustaveson recently opened a
store at 43 Fifth avenue. So far thevol-
ume of trade has been very satisfactory.
J.E.Cowen, 179 Fifth avenue, and Chas.
F. Brawiel, 4:!3 Fifth avenue, find trade
up to the average for this season of the
vear. Chas. J. lirady, :24.S Seventh av-
enue, started about a year ago, and a
nice business has been built up. Mrs.
Russell, of Seventh avenue, keeps a nice,
well stocked store and does a good gen-
eral trade.

R. Jahn, 301 Flatbush avenue, opened
here February l,in the store recently va-
cated by W. H. Foddy. .\. Hawkinson,
334 Flatbush avenue, has a good corner
store, and finds buBiness very satisfac-
tory.

Among wholesalers business has been
fairly good. Koses and violets have
cleared up well, as well as carnations.
Bulbous stock is too plentiful to bring
satisfactory prices.

Buffalo.

Aside from a certain influx of traveling
men, the influence of whose actions im-
bue us with some energy, we stand in
the very quiet of the Lenten season, and
are enjoying weather of all sorts, too.
Flowers are plentiful indeed, and trade
so slow that little interest is shown now
in the better grades.

Kasting, Palmer, Jr., Wm. Scott and
son, Aleck, represented our town at the
carnationists' meeting and give pleasant
accounts of the doings thereat.

Easter Prospeets.

The local glass structures show well
intended efforts at projierly guaging
stock lor Easter, but, of course, the hits
and the misses will be with us; some
overdone and some under.

We made a call this week at the plant
growing houses in the North Park,
these under the supervision of assistant
superintendent. Captain James Braik,
ably seconded by the watchful efforts of
foreman John Cameron. Excepting a
center bench of palms the four commodi-
ous houses are literally crowded witli the
finest l>ed ding stock, and warmer weather
for removing part into outdoor hotbeds
and frames is earnestly waited. Gera-
niums are an item here, to the extent of
15,000. The varieties grown are con-
fined closely to the following: In single

Mention the Florists' Bxcbanff* when wrltlDs.

FLORISTS PREPARlNfi

For their new work on Greenbouscs will benefit
themselves by writing to me, and describe the
number and size of VENTI LATOKS. fctate
whether separate or uulteil.

E. A. ORMSBY, Melrose, Mass.

Mention the Florists' Exchangp when writing

SBEEPODSE HEHTIP

MAGIC IRON SMOOTH On JOINTS IS

unequalcd for making cast iron pipe
or boiler joints. joints can be
caulked with ease and made tight,
it is always ready for use; age
does not impair it.
Write for Catalogue and prices.

SMOOTH ON MFG. CO.,

547 Coniiiiiinipa<«v Avenue,

JERSEY CITY, N. J.

VREEIiAlID TOMPIIHS.B. S., Chtmist k Managlj.

Ucntlon the Florists' Sxchange when writing.

red. Gen. Grant and Athlete; salmon,
John Salter; double red, Ernest Ijouth;
double scarlet. Gen. Grant, Le Cid and
S. A. Nutt.

In fancy varieties, Mountain of Snow
and .Salleroi.

Nearly half of the total number is given
to single Gen. Grant, showing the hold
this standard variety still maintains for
massing uses. Ageratum, Piincess
Pauline, lighter colored than most types,
is being grown largely.

Recent visitors included: J. E. Killen,
of New York City: John Barclay, Harry
Balsley, of Detroit; C. H. Bottom, New
York City, and E. B. .Sage, Red Rock, Pa.

Vim.

Boston.

Trade Notes.

There has been very little change in
the conditions here from those reported
a week ago, though the demand for
stock has increased somewhat. Roses,
with the exception of white ones, are
very plentiful, and, as a rule, sell more
slowly and at low prices; $4 a dozen
being a good figure now for extra
Beauty, good blooms selling from f 1.50
to $3 per dozen with any quantity of
cheaper ones. Jacq. and Brunner have
become a little more plentiful, and
though still very short yet, their effect is
felt on the sale of Beauty. With Bride,
though the prices havenotbeen benefited
much, the flowers are cleaned up well
every day; $12 a hundred is now the rul-
ing Hgurefor good quality, a very limited
number of extras making $l(i; poorer
grades sell at from $3 up. These prices
also regulate the sales of Bridesmaid,
though the supply of the latter is greatly
in excess of the demand.

Carnations, though plentiful, as a gen-
eral rule, do fairly well, especially white.
Good carnations average f 1.50 to $2.

In bulbous stock the supply is gredtly
in excess of the demand ; the same prices
prevail as last quoted.

Violets are very plentiful, but are fa-
vored with a very fair demand. Prices
average from S5c. to 60c. a hundred.
Good smilax is an exceedingly scarce
article. Easter lilies have also shortened
up in supply, that is, those of good
quality, though there are many poor
ones.

Massachusetts Horticultural Society.

A special meeting of the Society has
been called for .Saturday, March 4, to
hear and consider a special report to be
made by the Executiveaud Finance Com-
mittees in which these committees unani-
mously recommend that the Society pur-
chase a piece of land ou the corner of
Bovlston and Exeter streets, in the City
of Boston, lor the purpose ot erecting a
new building theieon; also the disposing
of the land and building now owned by
the Society.

General F. H. Appleton, president of
the Society, lost his summer residence
at West Peabody by fire, which entirely
destro.yed the handsome mansion, doing
a damage estimated at .f 10,000. This
was covered bv insurance to the amount
of about .$7,500.

The News.

The agreement for the sale of the
well known estate of the late David Nev-
ins at South Framingham, has been
signed, and it is understood that it was
sold very much under its value, though
quite in excess of the assessed value,
which is about *120,u00. This hand-
some property cost Mr. Kevins over
l|;i,000,000, together with what it cost
to develop it to the high position among
such places as it now holds. The shrub-
bery, especially. on this place isunusually
flue, comprising many valuable and rare
specimens. Some f lo.OOOissaid tohave
been spent on new plants the past year.
The purchaser's name has not as yet
been made public.

The March meeting ot the Gardeners
and Florists' Club will be held on Tues-
day, the 7th. A paper on " Methods of
Establishing a Business as a Grower"
will be read by President Wm. H. Elliot.
This should prove very iuterestiPL'. and
it is hoped a large attendance will be
present.

The Horticultural Club met Saturday
evening, February 25, and entertained
as guests Oakes, Ames, Esq., and Mr.
(Chapman, his brother-in-law, C. W.
Ward, of the Cottage Gardens, and Prof.
Louis C. ElsoD. Later Mr. Chapman was
elected to membership, thus fllling out
the limit of twenty members, no other
party being eligible until a vacancy
occurs. F. J. N.

Maich 4. 1890.

The Florists* Excht^isge.

245

LORD & BURNHAM CO.

Horticultural Architects and Builders- Largest Builders of Greenhouse Structures.

LARGEST STOCK OF AIR DRIED CYPRESS IN THE NORTH

RED QULF CYPRESS GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

Strictly free from sap. Write to New York Office for Circular and Estimates

Send r* cenfH jjoatage for latest Catalogue of Greeiilioiise Ht'atingr anil Ventilating Ap-
paratus. Sfnd 4 t-entH poetajje for Catalogue of I'ateut Iron Construetiou. \\'rite for
Circular of Hotbed Sash and Frames.

We Make Special Greenhouse PUTTY— Price on Applicat-on

NEW YORK OFFICE : GENERAL OFFICE AND WORKS *.

ST. JAMES BUrLDING, B'UVAY and 26TH ST. IR.VINGTON-ON-HUDSON , N. Y.

Meiuiuit (tie (■ ii_.t loin' Kxih^^riKe whfti wriiInK

Roller bearing Belf-olIiDg deTlsa,
automatto atop, solid link cbaln
makes the IMPROVED CHAL-
LIGNiiB the most perfeot appa^
ratus Id the market.

Wrtte for catalogue and prlcei
before placing your orders elie-
where.

Quaker City Machine Co.,

RIOaMOND, IND.

F^oTJats' Exchange when writing.

HOTHOUSE GLASS

All Sizes a Specialty.

C. S. WEBER & CO.

4 Desbrosses Street, New York.

Mt^ntiHii the Florists' Exchange when writing.

PIPE

Wrought Iron Pipe, Valvea, Cooks. Fit-
tings, etc., for Steam and Hot Water;
Kubber Hose^ Famps and Well Points.

WM. H. KAY. 42 Dey St., New York.

VALVES

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IIOTBED,GIIEENIIOUSEaiidVEIITiliTOR

Gulf Cypress Bars, Btc.

UANUFAOTDEED BT

SflSH

SIAPnRQXi QON^ FACTORY. Queeni Barough.
.JAUUDO Ot OU n O, OFFICE. 40SW. 13th St.. N.Y.
WHITE LEAD, PUTTV, Etc., at Wholesale. ^^.„j ,„r CnlnlOBUe. I

Mention ttie Florists' Kxchang>) ^ghen writing.

Greenhouses Built and Heated

Economically and Perfectly by

HENRY W. GIBBONS, ^^'^ '^rw"Vo«K.'"

EXPERT ADVICE AND PLANS FURNISHED. ESTIMATES FREE.
Mont-Inn fhp •p'lnrlsts' Ejcchange when writing.

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress.

BEST GRADES. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP.

A.DIETSCH&GO..

I SHEFFIELD AVE. CHIGAGO9 ILL

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

GLASS

FOR GREENHOUSES, GRAP-
ERIES, CONSERVATORIES,
AND HOTBEDS.

GLASS

VANHORNE, GRIFFEN & CO.,

NEW YORK.

French and American Gfass. **> '» *« *"^"^ '^""^

Cor* OREENWIOH 8T,

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m

Mention this paper.

...HAS POSITIVELY NO EQUAL FOR...

STRENQTH, DURABILITY and NEATNESS.

Guaranteed (or 10 years. Has a solid wheel and shaft cast in
one < malleable Iron). No slipping on Line Shaft as the case with
all others. Catalogue free.

E. HIPPARD. Youngstown, Ohio.

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6IIEEIIH0IISE HEflTmi! OP VE|ITIL|iTI)lll,

Horticultural Architecture and Building.

ESTABLISHED 1644.

233 Mercer Street, - NEW YORK.

FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS.

NINETEEN SIZES.
Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus.

Rosehouses, Greenhouses, Etc., of Iron
Frame Construction erected complete
[ or the Structural Iron Work ihip-

ped ready for erection.

^ Iron Frame Benches with the

** Perfect Drainage Bench Til«"
cr &late Tops.

S£ND 4C. P08XAGC FOR 1L.L,IJ8XRAXC:d CATAI^OGVK. ^

_ _ M»-ntion tne Flonau' IcxcaAoge woea wnuag.

1/3 OF YOUR MONEY SAVED

BY BUYING NEW UP-TO-DATE

Gable and Pipe Ventilators, Soil Sifters, Insecticide Mixers.

^W-SEND FOR NEW ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE.-?^

A. Q. WOLF & BRO., Dayton, Ohio.

Mention the Florlets' Exchange when writing.

On Your Coal Bills

IF YOUR HOUSES ARE HEATED BY

A FURMAN BOILER.

Send for large Illustrated Catalogue,
Florists' bdition. Let us make you
an estimate FREE

THE HEREKDEEN MFG. GO.

Home Office;
H|I^S^''^''''^^?^^^'T^# 50 Fay St., Geneva, N. Y.

■ I ^F"L!ld^^^^^^^^W New England Office:

[L-i^^^^^^^^ 54 Oliver St., Boston.

**^— "^^***" Mention Paper.
Mention the Florists' ETehange when wtltlng.

EXCLUSIVELY

A Greenhouse Heater.

Specially adapted for the work. Easy
to erect. Simple in operation. Eco-
nomical as to consumption of fuel.
Send for catalogue and list of prices.

MYERS & CO.

(ESTABLISUED 1SI9.)

I5I8-I520 So. 9th St., Philadelphla.

Mentlnn the Flnrlsta' TCxchange when writing

ml SIDE FEED ILEB

is the only boiler that will keep a steady
heat in a greenhouse all night without
attention. No more sitting up all night
to keep a good fire. Further informa-
tion on application.

GORTON & LIDGERWOOD CO.

96 LIBERTY STREET, NEW YORK.

Alentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing.

246

Thb F-lorists' Exchange.

March 4, 1800

OPENING o^^THE SEASON
GleatY & Co."~First Auction Sale r.sTuesday, March 7,'99

A fine lot of ROSES (Hardy Hybrids), Holland and Domestic grown ; PRIVET, NURSERY STOCK. CALADIUM, TUBE-
ROSE and GLADIOLUS BULBS, EVERGREENS, and a grand assortment of PAEONIA ROOTS.

REGULAR SALES EACH TUESDAY AND FRIDAY AT 11 O'CLOCK, A.M. SEND FOR CATALOGUE.

SALESROOM: 60 VESEY STREET, NEW YORK.

For Florists and Market Gardeners.
Wholesale Catalogue sent on Application.

SEMPLE'S ASTER, choice strain, pink, white and lavender,
'4 oz,, 40 cents; oz., |1.50.

^^^n??P W. C. BECKERT, ^iSiS? Allegheny, Pa.

Mention the Florists' KxchaDge when writing.

SPECIALTY:

Floral Metal
Designs .^J*

Specialty : Wheat Sheaves.

SPECIALTY:

Prep.- -^ ^ ^

BABY PRIMROSE

WILL PAT TOUbetter than any plant we know of because U begins lo bloom at once— whetlier benched or
potted.— Plants In thumb pota carry 3 to 6 Bprays. Plants In 5 and 6 In. pots carry 50 and more sprays at one
lime, and hiiiit1re<l»4 1" a season. The more you cut It the more It blooms; It flowers for 9 months in euc-
cession, always giving bigpest crops at Kaster and Christmas. The wprayn as shown are from 12 to
18 inches long. The msy lilac flowers are useful for all florists' purposfs. They remain fresh for
one month after cutting anl could be shipped to Europe. They bring $^S.UO per 1 00 at wholesale. It
Is elegant asa pot plant and for jardinieres and can be grown and bloomed In your coldest house
Inch DotB have sold readily at *I.UO and i2M each— all gone now. Baby I'riinroi^e iw Ihi

^Jn

A. HERRMANN

. . . WRITE FOR CATALOGUE.
404, 406, 408, 410, 412 East 34th Street,
NEW YORK CITY.

Manufacturer of Metal Floral Designs

Importer and Dealer in Florists' .'iTpplies.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

FLOWER SEEDS^

FOR THE TRADE. ^

The Best FLOWER SEEDS in America.

" Book lor Florists" Ready. Get It.

VAUCHAN'S SEED STORE,

14 BARCLAY STREET, 84 aniJ 86 RANDOLPH STREET,

CHICAGO.

Klvc and six-
lie crnze now.

We have cut 386 Sprays from ONE PLANT IN FOUR MONTHS!

And 'We Challenge Anyone to Produce
a Better Flowering House Plant.
PRICES: 8 plants for $i.oo; 25 for $2.50; 100 for $10.00: mall or
express prepaid. A few hundred from 3 in. pots, $3.00
per 12; $20.00 per 100, express.
These last will make fine plants for Easter blooming— 25 will make 1000 by
Christmas.

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI.

A Break in Prices. $4.00 per 100:

ANn A PniMTTD 2^~ Extract from "Plant Notes" In Florists'
nnu « ruinicn Exchange, January 28th, iSiil):— "An eminent florist
said to me the other day that there had been a big run on Asparagus Sprengerl
of lati' and that most of the otoclc hail been cleared, while orders were
still ]H)urIng in— under such circumstances he said that priceM will be sure
to KO ui> a bit— and, if the rnu continue^ an it probably ^vill
**more than a bit." Take his advice and buy now.

PRICES:— 2^ inch pots— 24 by mall. $1.50; 100 by express, $4. 00.

From S<^ inch pots -24 by mail for $2.50; too by express for $7.00.

Seed of Asparagus Sprengeri, our own raising, $1.00 per 100; $7.00 per 1000.

f^:e^e51b

with every order, one
or more planta of

New Ruellia MatE^oyana.

A New Sweet-Scented $1000 Calla.

Three years ago the price for a few roots of thU Calla was $1000. In a few years It will entirely displace the
old fashioned Calla It Is dwarfer and earlier. The flowers are produced In a profusion never before surpassed
If equaled. It has a eeuuine, lasting fragrance, but similar to that of VioletN or liilies.
Price, $6.00 to^l'^.OOper 100; $l.O0 lo$*J.OO per dozen, mailed. Others ask 80 c ts. each.

A New Yellow Calla, "Lemon Giant."

Qnllke other Yellow Callasao dlthcult to grow and bloom, this one grows as readily as a potato— leaves 12 to 15
Incheelongby 12 Inches wldu, dark green, spotted white, like an Alocaaia. 7.5c. eai-h ; S6.00 a doz., mailed.
Large Bulbs, heretofore |.4-0(.i each.

SPOTTED DALLAS. Monster Bulbs, $3.00 a 100, express; smaller, $1.50 a I00« mailed.
WHITE CALLAS. $5.00 per 100; 75c. per doz.
BLACK CALLAS. $4.00 per 100; 60c. per doz.

A. BLANC & CO., PHILADELPHIA.

SEAWANHAKA OREENHOUSES

Oyster Bay,
New York.

per doz. pnr 100

Atoutllon Savltzll. 2^ inch pots tl.no $600

'* 4 varieliea. 2>^lnchpot8 75 5 M)

Actiyranttaes. 3 variMiPs. 2ji4 inch pots 60 3 00

Aiferatam, Cope's Pet. 2!^ inch pots 50 2.50

** Xapls Blue. 2^ inch pots, very dwarf .50 2.50

AlySHum, (Slant nouble. 21/3 inch pote 50 25i

AsparaKTUS riuntoHus ISanus. 2V6 inch pots — 1.00 7.O0
** ** ** 3 inch pots, very

strong 1.25

** PluiiioHus. 3 inch pots, very stronR.. l.fiU

** HpreiiKerll. 3 incli pots, very strong..

** ** 2^ inch pots, very strong

Beteonlaa. Fine assortment, 3 inch pots

CaunaB. "Dry roots." Chas. Henderson, Mme. Crozy

and Professor

'• " Other varieties. Price on ap-
plication

Ctiseiiostonia HiHplfla. 2!^ inch pots

ColeuH. .s.-\-fn iifMt iirdiiiny A-ars. 2>^ locli pots

Cuptiea I*Iatyceiitra. '.i3^ pots 50

Dracfeiia liicllvlHa. -i lucti i>'>ts 2.25

F'uclisiaH. t'ltte assortment. 2}^ iacli pots 00

OeraiilutuM. " '* 2Vi " *' 50

*' Ivy. Fine assortment. 2^ inch pote fiO

German Ivy. 2^ Inch pots 50

Heliotrope. Bestblue, 4 loch pots 80

" " " 2V4inohpot9 50

" '■ wliltc.2J^ " " m

All orders filled in rotation. Orders of $5.00 and over F. 0.

.80
.75
.00

.50

.80
.SO

8 00
10 10
BOO
5.011
4 00

2.50

810

'.'.Oil
3.00
18.(KI
4 00
3.60
4.00
2.00
001
250
3 00

per doz.

Hedera Helix. ■• Eiigllsli Ivy." 2)4 inch pots.. $0.50

** ** *■ SiK Imported Varieties." 2>^ in. pots. 2.00

Keiitia Belmoreaua. 4 inch pots. Fine plants 500

Lataiila Borbonlca.

Moon Vine. 2^ inch pots

Maranta BIcolor. 2^ inch pots

PaiKlaiiuK I'tillN. 5inchpots. Fine plants

■■llcetiix Recliiiata. 5 inch pots. " "

■■Ilea Serpvilifulla. 2)i inch pots. Fine.....

Salvia Boiiflre. iMi inch pots

Swalnsona Alba and Rosea. 2^ inch pots 03

ROOTEO CUTTINGS.

125

5.00

9.00

.60

6.00

7.,50

.50

.60

per 100
$3.00

41.00
10.00
40.00
75.00
4 00
5.00
.60.00
60.00
3.10
2.60
4 00

These are Extra I.arKe and well

Rooted.

per doz, per 100

(We invite comparison

Acbyrantlies. 3 varieties..
AKeratuni. 2 "

Alternaiitliera* 5 "

Coleus. 7 *'

Cupliea Platycentra.

<ierniaii Ivy

Heliotrope. IjHathluo..

PIlea SerpylllfoUa

Halvia Bonfire 25

B. N.Y. Cash with order from unknown customers or 0. 0. D.

.25

.25
.30
.25
.26

2 00
1.00
.76
1.00
2.00
1.00
1.60
1.50
1,60

JAMES C. CLARK, Supt. p. o. box 34, oyster Bay, n.y. WM. L. SWAN, Prop.

CLE]VIAXIST

Large flowering varieties, 2 year old plants,
dormant, ^3.(H) per doz.
Clematis Paniculata, strong plan! a. $1.50 per doz.

^ A8PARAGUS SPRENGERI. from 3 In. pots,
.5 ete, per doz.

^I)«UIBT.E GIANT ALYSSUM. 2Ji In pots.
$3.("» per 10(1. ' ■

CARNATION VicTOs, well-establUhed plants.
fS.OO per 100.

0. EISELE.Ilth and Jefferson Sis., Philadelphia Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

lAGER & HURREll.lSSa

...ORCHIDS

CATTL.EYA FLOWERS of flnestquallty
shipped to all part*. Orders from unknown
parties must be accompanied by cash. . .
Cherry Wood Baskets, Fresh Moss and Peat

'^""""""■teTtea. SUMMIT, N. J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlDf.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Largest Stock in the Country.

All goods up-to-date and of superior cjiiality
Write us for prices and other information
Our new Catalogue sent on application to
the trade only.

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.,

50, 52.54,56 N. Fourth St., PHILADELPHIA, Pa.
Mention the Florista' Exchange when writing.

li In. Stock.

Gei-nnlums, Znnale, assorted 92 OU per 100

BlaniarcK. $3.00 per 100; Uose 2.00

Fevf-rffW 2.00

CuleuN, line RBHortment 1.60 '*

l*etunlBi>t Double, Dreer'i strain .... 2.60 "

HnlTla. Kobald 2.00 "

Verbennit a^Horteil 2.00 "

White DnlBleti f260perlOO

Ferns. Pterls LonBifolla 2.00

Cyrtomliim Falcatum 2 tO "

I<antann<(< asBorted 3.00 '"

Hoston Fern- t.oO "

ROOTED CUTTINGS,
Petunias. Double, Oreer's... . 11.00 per 100, prepaid.

Coleus. assorted $0 70 per 100, prepaid.

Geraniums, Mme. SalleroJ. 1 25 " ■'

ClothofGold I.^s

Snowptorm 1.35 •• '■

TrndeHcnntia Malticolor 76

'"o'^a^;:" G. W. Weatherby, Chiilicotiie, Mo.

\

ILLUSTRATED SUPPLEMENT

We are a straight shoot and aim to grow into a vigorous plant.

A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL.

m. XI. NO. 14

NEW YORK, APRIL 8, 1899.

One Dollar Per Tear

WE CAN SUPPLY YOU

WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS

Fully as cheap, if not cheaper . . .

Than you can import them direct

from growers, and save )-ou all the annoyance, delay and ex-
pense af passing goods through the Custom House. Having
placed a very large order, we have secured unusually low
prices, and, in consequence, are in a position to quote you
prices fully as low as you can import the bulbs direct.

We have secured a large lot of the very finest bulbs and
will offer them, as long as present stock remains unsold, at ex-
ceedingly low prices.

THIS is the linm to nuy Bop Hyooiotiis

as price is now as low as it can possibly be and the chances are
that these bulbs will be considerably higher later in the season.
If you want to take advantage of present low prices, order at
once. Send us a list of the quantity that you can use and we
will take pleasure in submitting you lowest possible prices.

F. R. PIERSONCO.,""TErv°o"Rr'°"'

I W. S. ALLEN,

Commission Merchant in

I Cut Flowers

^ Correspondence solicited witli
GROWERS of FINE STOCK.

I Prompt Payments.

Reliable Returns.

W. S. ALLEN,

17 West 28th St., NEW YORK. |

WHEN PRICE TALKS. ""

THIS

^^S'wTr^o CANNA AUSTRIA

The largest flower and most decorative foliage of any Canna in existence.
Bright, clear, canary-yellow, of recent introduction and classed among the
newer varieties. Owing to overstock we can sell a large surplus now on hand,
stock of which oust in 18'.I7. forty dollars per hundred, looo loo Doz.

Lage Dormant Field pieces, with 2, s and more eyes. $8.50 SI.OO 15c.

CALADIUM
ESCULENTUMi

Pel feet Bulbs, all with center shoots. (

( Per lonn

) 5 to 7 in. circumference, $20.00

7 to 9 in.
9 to 11 in.

27.50
50.00

Ppr inn Per Doz.

$2.25 $0.30
3.25 .50

5.50 .75

TUBEROSE

ASTER SEED

DOUBLE EXCELSIOR PEARL,

EVERY ONE WILL FLOWER.

Large bulbs, 3 to 4 in. circumference, $3.75 per 1000; 45 cts. per 100.
Extra large bulbs, 4 to 6 in. circum., very scarce, $7.50 per lOUO ; $1.00 per 100.

/~^ I l\ pv I /~V I I I O Choice Mixture, not less than 40 per cent.
\j L /l U I \J L U O white and Ught flowers.

Large first size bulbs, per 100, 75 cts., per 1000, $6.50; per 5000, $30.00.

SEMPLES and VICKS BRAWCHING

eoliirs mixed, true to name and of high
vitality ;
Per pkt. C/^ oz.) 15c.; peroz., 50c.; per % lb., $1.50; per lb., $5.00.

LILIUM HARRISII and LONGIFLORUM BULBS

D.in't forget that this is OUR SPECIALTY and that bulbs
furnished tiy us always give satisfactory results.

CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO.

50I and 503 W. 13th St., V«W»?r N. Y. CITY.

Importers. Exporters and Growers' Agents ot SEEDS, BULBS and PLANTS.

CARNATION CUTTINGS

NOW READY

The reports now in show that the varieties introduced by us last year
are succeeding over a wide territory. We have them now ready as follows :

$5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000.

M pr V|/ VORI^ Strong selected stock from soil. Has proved with many
'''—"''' I W r\ rv .such an early, constant and abundant bloomer as to warrant
its being grown by retail growers as a leading dark pink, till something better can
be had. It is in better condition than last year and has produced a heavier crop of
flowers than usual. We are selecting the stock from extra strong healthy plants.

rkM rjo lA^ r^FANl '^^^ finest pink Carnation to date, ia suoeeed-
I'^lrVO. J/io. LlL/Al^ ing everywhere. (From sand only.)

WHITE CLOUD '^'"^ ^'^^^ vrhlte. April 25 delivery only.

J/^LJivi \//^lllvi/~* Stands next to White Cloud in most localities.
OnIN YUUlNU CSand only.)

1^ Y ^ H ^ y\ Fine plants from soil.

GOLD NUGGET Bestyellow. $6.00 per 100.

The following strong plants from soil at $10.00 per 100.

MELBA, GOV. GRIGGS, EMELINE. PROGRESS,
LIBERTY. DLKEOFYORK, CARDINALIS

The following fine stock from soil :
VICTOR, $'^ l'«"- 100: $15 per 1000. MAYOR PINGREE, S2-00 Por 100.
ARIVlAZINDY..»2-00 per 100. TRIUMPH. S2.00 per 100.

LILY DEAN, S2..50 per 100. FLORA HILL.$2.5OalO0;$20al00O.

THE COTTAGE GARDENS, QUEENS, N, Y.

384

Thb F=i-Orists' Exchange.

^iiuuuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii|""""ii'»''ii'"i'"»»"i"i"ii''i"ii'ii''ii''i''ii'i''''"iiii»mm'i»jfe'

Op Biialiist a BacKwaril Spnag

COMPELS US TO CUT T HE FOLLOWI
ITEMS IN FLOWERING BULBS . .

Per doz.
UEGONIAS, TUBEROUS, 8lngle,

separate colore 90. oO

Double, separate colors 1,00

CALA01UM ESCIII,ENTUM,

small ?-5

Large 1 ,'i ■>

t'ISNAMON VINE ■>0

GLOXINIA.S, separate colors 1,00

DAHLIAS, named sorts, large cIumpE^. 1,30

LILICM AIRATUM, 9toll

LILIUM Al.BUM,7to'.l

L,II,ICM RTHRUM, 7to9...,

:\IADEIRA VINE, strong roots..

Mr JUST ARRIVED

WM. ELLIOTT & SONS,

innniiimiimimmmmriMiimimHmiiniiinminrmmmtT

.^o

,7.)
.?.>
,VS0

Per IfO.

TUBEROSE, Double Pearl, ist size SI. 00

GLADIOLUS, fine mixiil 1.00

ARALIA SIEBOLDI, clean
seeds : I COO seeds, 50 cts.

S 3. 30
7,0O

3.00

10.00

3.00

(i.OO

10.00

«.50

.l..>0

4..>0

1.00

Penwx)

»7.r,6

s.oo

NEW YORK.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Bulbs for Spring' Planting, j

LILIUM AURATUM.

Every Bulb' sound and healthy,
good strong stock, not many left.

LILIUM RUBRUM and ALBUM...

LANCIFOI.ll'M RUBRUM-
ALBUM,

to 9 inches in circumference, 15 CO per 100
7 to 9 " •• 6 00 '•

TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS...

Ked, Pink and White (separate colors) S3.0G per 100,

NAMED DAHLIA ROOTS. f^Jre"o^n'll'v|™Jr,L'^^^^^^^^^^

hibeled. (Seud for List of varieties). Price $8.00 per 100.

Send for Prices
ana Particulars on

Guaranteed Bermuda Lllium Longifloronr. |
STUMPP & WALTER CO., ^''s'ln^S".?;":.: so Barclay St., N.Y. |

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. ^

s

SPEGIllSEEDlNDBOLeOFFEn

100

Freesia Bulbs, ^ to M In. In diam (0.65

a$ to 4 In. In dlam 45

Calla Bulbs, dry (Jail, grown doz.

Mam., 2 In. and over In dlam $1.40

Extra size, 1»^ to l^ii In. In dlam.. 1.00
First size, l^ to IH In. In dlam.. 70
Second size. 1 to IH In. In dlam . . 60
Fresh Seed; giant flowered Cyclamen,

1000
(5.00
3.S0

90.00
60.00
45.00
40.00

9.50
6.50
5.00
4.50
colors and

d Crt

mixed. bOc. per ItlO seeds; ^.50 per lOUO seeds.
Dracfeena Iiidivixa, fS.OUperlb.; 20c. a lUUO seeds
GreviMea KobuHta, ^.50 per lb.; 40 cts. per oz.
For prices of Pansy and other Florists seeds, send for

wholesale price Hsu

N. Y. MARKET GARDENERS' ASS'N,

281 SIXTH AVENUE, (P, 0. Box 2341), NEW YORK,
Mention the Florist.' Exchange when writing

We expi'cta large consignment of fine
Cyoas Bevoluta Stems, size 4 to 10
inches, weight 3 to 10 lbs. Original
eases of about 280 lbs. Prices on
application

Oar Trade List of JAPANESE PLANTS, Etc.,
will be ready in two weel<s.

Suzuki & lida, II B'way, New York.

Main Office, YOKOHAMA, Japan.

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ESTABLISHED 1802

SEEDS

Just Arrived in Fine Condition,
FRESH SEEDS

OF

SEAFORTHIAEIECANS

Price, $3.00 per I OOO.

J.M.THORBURN&CO.

(Late of IS John Streeti

36 CORTLANDT STREET, NEW YORK

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PInnt Grnnei-H and
Manut'iifturerK' Asent.

Per 100

LILIUM AURATUM, - r - -^^$6,00
LILIUM SPECIOSUM ALBUM, 6.00
LILIUM SPECIOSUM RUBRUM, 5.00

Above Sizes Very Scarce This Year

HARRY A. BUNYARD,

42 West 2gth Street, NEW YOFK.

lf«ntloB tb* FlortBtfl* Cxchanse wb«n wrltlnc.

^ CONTRACTS T599 1

i 1S99

••-.>t^>«5*^-.

I

X Novi^ I am open to quote prices on all Bulbs, Plants

^ and Roots for next season. Send in your list of wants for ^

§ quotations. |

^ Do not omit looking over my Spring Prices in Florists' i

^ Exchange, issue of IVIarch 18, page II. ^

j F. W. 0. SCHMITZ, Jersey City, N. J. j

Uentlon the Florists' Exchange when wrltlnc-

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iROSE HILL NURSERIES I

JUST ARRIVED

In Fine

Condition

I DRAC^NA CANES

:D. Retina, Albo Marglnata,
Braslliensis, Strtcta Qrandis, QIadstonel,
# Metallica and Terminalls.

PANDANllS UTILIS SEED.... j
KENTIA WENDLANDII SEED 1

: SIEBRECHT & SON, New Rochelle, N.Y. |

»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦<

Mention the Plorlata' B^xehange when writing.

IMPORT BULBS

■9 We offer advantages over foreign houses to which we call your attention :

FIRST EARLY SHIPMENT n'u.ii"*"'' ^"'^'"''
HOME INSPECTION ^ra1n?a':^"^'°""" "' ™'°-
RESPONSIBILITY ZS^UZ.''"''"" ""'' ^''-

WtWLL GUARANTEE o'leaPlyneitseparatelyim-
Ml IIILLUUHIinillULportgjfrom SorBsources.

ROMAN HYACINTHS, tXTRA, 13 to 15 ctms,, - ■ Per 1000, SI5.00.

J PLEASE MAIL US YOUR LIST FOR PRICING. ^

J WilTTfi.TTil'Kr'C CX'T?Ti CTm>T7 Chicago. 84-86 Randolph st. IT

■^ WilUljUilil O OTlHilt OlUXlJjt NEW YORK, 14 Barclay street m-
Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrlUnc.

sH.w. buckbee;

.S SEE.D SPECIALIST, i,

■ Rockfofd Seed Fatms,!*.^ *

■ ^jtFotest City Greenhotsses. jj

■ LOOK Box 811, ROCKFORD, ILL. "

B Special Prices Upon Apptlcatlon.

■

Mention the Florists' Exchange wh<»n writing.

I ^B FLORISTS

|L* FLOWER
P^ SEEDS

t1 Wholesale Catalogue on application. Tj

I WEEBER & DON, ^-.'.^"tT I

^J lU Chambers St., New York City. JjJ
Mention the FHorlsts' Exchange when writing.
^ ©a * ****5:dA^

I PLANT SEED CO. |

« Wholesale Merchants,

*

4 ^Jt^^ SX. LOUIS. Jtjijtjt

0>

i

Mention the Florlgta' Exchange when wrltlns,

RAWSON'S

"Arlington Tested Seeds"

Are now well known to some FLORISTS, we
waot them known to all FLORISTS. Special
price list sent on applicatioo .

W. W. RAWSON & CO.

:'2 and 13 Fanenil Hall Sq. BOSTON, MASS

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrttlnfll.

LONGIFLORUMS

Hahbpsm. Romans, Valleys,
AND All Other Florists- Bulbs and Plants
Furnished for Summer and P'all delivery }„t reason-
able cost, duty paid ; we favt} vou all oustom house
troubles, send us your list of wants and will return
estimate of cost for best quality.

AUGUST ROLKER & SONS. 62 Dey St.. New York.

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ALM

r^ / FRESH

_Sr^:^^^^ ON HAND

100 1000 sooo
Cocos We<ldcliauii....)!l.oo |8.00 (2.50
Kentia Belmorenna.. 1.00 6.50 17.50
L,atania Borbonica... .50 2.50 6.50
Aspai'a^iis Plutiiosus

Nanus 1,25 10.00

Oracscna lodlTUa per oz.. 50 eta.

J. L. SCHILLER, 404 E.34III St. New York.

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o

I Size. 7 to 9 inches in fcircumference, $5.00 per 100 }J
I •■ 9 to 11 •• •' 6 50 per 100 J»

O

o

EEDS for Profit
Sweet Peas i

Dol. XI., IRO. 14.

Supplement to ^be jfloristtv lExcbamjie.

april 8, 1899.

ffl .§

■e

S ^

Despatching Room at Bloomingdale Bros'.

ujooa BuiiiOHci .so.ig siepRuituooia jo aa.si/

H

BB

-^5^

it)oi. XI., mo. 14.

Supplement to tbe ifloriste' lEicbaiuje.

Hptil 8, 1899.

April 8, 1899.

The F=i-orists' Exchange.

385

Tlce best two singles. PRINCESS OF WALES and CALIFORNIA, $
$3.U0 per loo ; $5.00 per SCO.

Latania Borbonica Palms

2H In., »3 CO per 100, $25.00 per 1000 ; 3 In., $4.00 per lOO, f 35.00 per 1000 ; 4 In., tS.OO per 100, $70.00 per 1000.

OTAHEITE ORANGE

ROSES
VIOLETS

Nice strong stock, mostly in bud and
flower, $3.00, $6 UO and $10.00 per lUO.

COLD GROWN. 2';; inch pots, $2 50 per 100;
$20.00 per 1000. Let us send jou a list of varieties.

MISCELLANEOUS.

Regroiiins, Rex

Fiicli!9in.*4

Vnriecaled Alyssuin

Spira'a, Autbouy VVaterer..

Parlor Ivy

Yellow Jasmine

Salvia Spleudens ..

Mexicau friiiirose...

C'alla, Little Ueiu '.

. per M\ |5,<Xl
2.00
2.50
3.00
2.50
5.C0
2.50
2.50
3.00

Prtiiiiias .'. ;... perlOO, $S.00

Cauaas .'... " 3.004.O0

Salvia Spleudeas '* 2.50-

Asparagus Sprengreri " 3.00

Watrimouy Viae ** 2.50

C'esti'uui Aurantiacuin......... " ' 4.00

Russelia Juucea " 2.50

Cyclauieu " 2.00

Maberoia Odorata " 2.50

McGregor BROS., Springfleld, Ohio. |

Mention the Florists' ExchanEe when wrltlne.

Headquarters
For

CALLA BDLBS

BICHARDIA ^THIOPICA.
RICHARDIA MACCLATA.
FBEESIA BULBS.

CX^X^T^O Cobaea Scaudens, Miua Lob-
OJCiXiUO ata. Smilax.

Write for Prices.

S. OOI-iE!, Ven-tTj-ara, Cal

Mention *h» V^nriiata' RTnhnnro wh»n ^rH*>na

S SPECIAL SEEDS

Jl For the FLORIST and GARDENER.

M Send for Mrholesale Catalogue. . .

■ JOHNSO^I & SXOKHS,

■ 217-219 Market St.. Philadelphia

Mention the FlnrisW' Rxrhnrii;-' wh»*n nrtTifc

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Established 1876.

Lncorpobated 1890.

COXSEEDCO.

CALIFORNIA SEEDS A SPECIALTY.

Growers of Onion. Lettuce, Carrot, Sweet
Peas, Asters and Cosmos.

34 Gansevoort St.,

NEW YORK.

411.413, 416 Sansome St.,

SIN FR&NGISGO.

ti..T, rh» irint^wfc* P-fhnnee wb^n iri-lttnr

LOW PRICES

HORSE CHESTNUTS,8to9ft..

DOGWOOD. Red Kl., 6 to" ft...

Whiten., 5 to 6 ft...

BEECH, Engllsll, 5 to 6 ft

Per 10

..$5.00

.. 3.00

2 m

100

$30.00

60.1 in

It .00

MAPLE, NORWAY, for transplant-
ing, straight, Hue, 5 to 6 ft

6.60
22.50

Silver, 8 to 10 ft

10tol2ft

Sugar, 8 to 10 ft

.. 1.50
, 3.50
.. 3.00

13.00
20.00

POPLAK, Lombardy, 10 to 12 ft

25.00

WEEPING BEECH, BIRCH and MUL-
BERRY, prices and sizes quoted on appli-
cation.

•Per 10
.$1.50

100

100
$13.00

lOOO

.60

7.00 $60.00
O.UO 59.00
45.00
30.U0

300
4.00

DAPHNE CNEORUM

Stront? plHiitS

AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII

2 yeais, titld-g" own, X.,

2 '■ ■• N... 1.

3 •' " No. 2.
2 " " No. 3.,
For other Vines send for Wholesale list.

GRASS, Eulalla Oraclllima $3.00 per 100.

Stock for transplantinjf, see price list.

Per 100 1000

CAL. PRIVET, 15 to 24 inches $2.00 $16.00

2to3tVet 3.0(1 35.00

2 to 3 feet, heavy 3.50 30.00

BOX, DWARF 2.60 20.00

See whole page of stock ofTered cheap in issue of March 18th, page 275.

SEND FOR OUR WHOLESALE LIST.

LARGE SHADE TREES OF ALL KINDS priced upon application.

THE ELIZIBETH NURSERY GOMPINI Elizabeth, New Jersey.

Mpntinn fhp Flnrlata' Exohange whpn wrrltlne

NelumbiumsLuteum
and Speciosum

A large supply of strong tubers at
attractive figures.

JOHM ft. PARRY, Parry, Hew Jersey.

Mention the F1orl«t»' Exchange when wri tl ng .

TRY RICE'S SEEDS

WHOLESALE ONLY.

Write for our 'y9 Calendar and Trade Catalogue.

JEROME B. RICE & CO.,

CAMBRIDGE VALLEY SEED GARDENS,
Cambridge, N. Y.

Montlon tb*. Florl-ts* ETrhstlp** wh*.n writlne

Rhode Island Bent Grass Seed

Having an extra stock of the above, tine for
lawns, we will make special prices. Send for
samples, stating quantity desired.

We also put up a . . .

SPECIAL LAWN MIXTURE

That cannot lie surpassed.

NEWPORT GOLF LINK SEED,

The beet in the country.

We also have a few PEAS and BEANS to spare.

Write us what you want, and we will quote
if we have it.

THE GEO. i. WEAVER CO., Newport, R. I.

Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

FINE NOVELTIES!

THE LATEST
THIMGS^v

Chrysanthemums

At $3.50 per dozen. Admiral Dc'wey,
Eelii)se, Mrs. T. L. Park, Yellow May-
flower. Adula, Meta, KuQo. Mavourneen,
Silver Wetldiiig, White Flyer, Shilowa, Zoraida, Monslrosuiii, Idavaii, Nagoya, Xeno,
Lady Harriott, Kobert Halliday, Yellow Mine. Carnot, Mrs. F. A. Constable.

The Set of -.iO Varieties fur 81. ■'iO.
The following at |3.00 per doz. : Carrie Bell, Polly Rose, Harry A. Parr, 'Willowbrook.
The following at S2 00 per doz. ; $15.00 per 100 : Pride, ladependence.
The above !^el of -iV Novelliea for $6. .10.

New Fancy Pelargoniums

dozen. Sandiford's Surprise, Sandiford's Wonder ai

The following at $2.00 pur doz. ; $10.00 per 100, from
Sandiford, Dorothy, Mme. Thibaut.

New Browallia Gigantea
New Russelias

Splendid plants from
4 inch pots, in bud,
25c. each ; $2.50 per
dozen. Sandiford's Surprise, Sandiford's Wonder and Sandiford's Best.

The following at $2.00 pur doz. ; $10.00 per 100, from -1 inch pots : Mrs. Robert
Sandiford, Dorothy, Mme. Thibaut.

A splendid Florist's plant
with deep blue liowers.
Never out of bloom, 2%
Inch, $1 00 per dozen.

ELEGANTISSIMA and MULTIFLORA.

Magnificent basket plants, covered with a
shower of bri;^ht i-oral-red blossoms. 2Sc. each; $2.50 per dozen.

New Snow White Dahlia fj'i". £!!!:

A. D. Livoni. Fine strong plants, 50c. each; $4.00 per dozen. Also a fine assort-
ment of Standard Varieties at S6.00 to |10.0U per 100.

New Abutilon Savitzii EHS^HSJpS

Sot of FIVE NEW ABUTILONS, Arllsienne, Campanile, L'Inimortelle, Nabab,
Eoumistan, tor $1.00.

A jkn j« w«»«Mii«k O ■•««»■• Aa^kHa Fine, strong. 2nn. roots, $4.00

Asparagus Sprengeri ta.t-^"&s" k

strong 4 Inch roots, $8.00 per 100.

STANDARD VARIETIES !

Fine 2 inch Stock, for Immediate Shipment.

SPECIAL BEDDING GERANIUMS

AT S4.00 PER lOO.

Mme. Jaulin (druant), beautiful neuch-piuk ; A. RIccard (Bruant), host scarlet bedder ;
■I. Uautlieiiay (Mrunnt), t)e8t rlnep salmnii bedder; Pleur Poitevine, best aureole for
li.-ddiuii; Countess de Castrls (llcuanti, grand pink: AKoes Kelway, fine large
plQk ; Mine, Barry, splendid deep pink.

1000 of above sorts, our selection of niiancities, for $3.1.00.

THE FOLLOWING AT $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000.

Frauces Perkins* a trranrl pjnk bedder; mme. de t,a Roux (Bruant) the best single
8 Imon ; Due de Montniort, an intense, Urilliant. purplish cnrmine; Bouuatt* a splen-
di I deep pink ; Marvelt h K"iand orirason herlder ; J. J. Harrison (Hniant). a linn scarlet;
JatneB Tick (iii uant), a line salmon-ptnk ; mme. Buehner and Comtesse de Har-

courtt the best of all double whites for bedding.-

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

INTRODUCTIONS OF 1898

NOW READY. $5.00 per 100.

Mrs. C. H. Pelrce, Prank Hardy, Alice Carey, Robt. C Carey, Solar
Queen, Clienipwec, Australian Oold, Black Ha-n-k, Mrs. O. P. Bassett,
t»now Queen, Autumn tjlory, ^V. H. Cbadn-Ick, Vellow Fellow.

.>00 of iibove varieties lor S'^O.OO ; 1000 for $^3.1.00.

THE FOLLOWING AT $3 00 per 100 ^^iV. ^.%^."^i^^^i., Se"i1l

of Castlewood, Mrs. H. Robinson

varieties. 50 O of tliis class for liil2.S0.

Mrs. S. X. Murdock, and many olber

FINB STOCK
NOW READY

CARNATION CUTTINGS

NE'W VORK and MRS. JAMES DEAN, »s.oo per 100 ; «40 per 1000.

BOM TON, from soil 4.00 " 35 "

CAilNATION NOVELTIES |ly?;■:?H.if.S,^.r"" "-

SEND YOUR
ORDERS PBOMP.LY.

THE COTTAGE GARDENS, Queens, N.Y.

C. W. WARD,

IVIANAGER.

Meatlon th« FlorlBto* Exchange when writing.

386

THe F=LORISTS*

■XCH7=tNGl

SEED TPE aEPOBT.

Points and information from seedsmen andall
Interested in this column, solicited. Address
Bditor Seed Trade, care of Flohimts' Eat-
OHANGR, P. O. Box 1697, New York.

New York. — lulin .Speelman, of tbe
firm of C. S])rfliiiim «: Son.s, Hollaiid;
arrived on S. S. Kotterdam. He will be
here till May i.'3.

Cleveland. — The cold stormy weather
that has prevailed during the entire pres-
ent month has delayed all planting in
this section, and trade in the garden seed
line has not yet stiirted in very brisk.
At this writing business is practically at
a staud.still, dne to heavy snowstorm's of
the past two days. .Soil conditions are
such that it will i-equire several d.iys of
fine weather to put the laud in fit condi-
tion to worlc. .\ change is eagerly looked
for by all.— T.

Washing'ton, D. C— As noted in this
column three w'eeks ago, the Department
of Agriculture has now issued a formal
advertisement inviting proposals for
furnishing field, flower and vegetable
seeds to the Government for the fiscal
year ending .June .30. 1900, all bids to be
filed not later than .\pril L'o. Tin- seeds,
together with all material iiiressarv tor
their disti-iliutioii.ainl all laliorcoiin'ected
therewith, the necessary printing on
seed packets and the placetor conducting
and carrying on the distribution work,
are to be at the expense of the contractor,
not the Government. In a word, the
seeds are to be furnished readyformailing
in packages of five or more packets each.
AH the work of putting up and distiibut-
ing them is to be done in Washington.
There are to be in round numbei-s 1;?,-
000,000 packets of vegetable seeds,
1,000,000 of flower seeds, 91,000 of to-
bacco, 23,000 of cotton and 36,000 of
lawn grass.

.\ccordiug to the LouisvilleCommercial,
Commissioner of .\griculture, Lucas
Moore, states that the report whicli ap-
peared in a Louisville paper, stating that
the contract which was awarded to Bur-
pee cS: Co., of Philadelphia, for furnishing
seed for distribution, involved an expen-
diture of flo.OOO, was a nii.stake. Mr.
Moore says the actual expeiidituie was
$728, and that this amount was divided
between the firms of Wood & .Stubbs, of
Louisville, and Burpee & Co., of Philadel-
phia, who were awarded the contract.

Japan Bulbs.— Latest advices from
Japan indicate that the prices of longi-
florum lily bulbs will be very high. On
smaller sizes they will be about double
and on large sized bulbs, from two and a
half to three times the prices of last year.
The large sizes are extremely scarce. This
is attributed to the fact that the sizes
necessary for planting to produce large
bulbs were shipped to supply last year's
demand, leaving the growers only small
bulbs tor planting. There will also be
symp.-ithetic advance in prices of aura-
tums and speciosucis. probably from 20
to 25 per cent.

European Notes.

Last weeks Notes were hardly out of
Europe when Winter arrived in good
earnest, and has been playing havoc all
along the line. In England the thermom-
eter has been down, in one district, to
2 degrees below zero, but in the seed
growing districts in the east and south-
east the lowest reading has been .'5 de-
grees F. (27 degreesof frost). In the dis-
trict where the hardy varieties of swede
and turnip are grown, somewhat lower
readings are reported. Except in tlie
northern pcjrtion of the country the
snowfall has not exceeded three inches
and this has rapidly melted under the
growing power of the sun. As a result
the plants have bwn exposed to the full
force of the keen cutting winds, and the
destruction has b(wn very great. This
applies to biennial and Spring-sown an-
nual crops. A fuller report on this sub-
ject will be sent you as soon us the
weather changes and its effects can be
accurately noted.

Full reports from Gernuinv are not vet
in, but as every part ol ICurope has liad
a similar visitation, to a greater or less
degree, the damage is bound to be seri-
ous. In the .Seine V.-iIley and westei-n
France, the fi-ost has been \erv severe
and large areas ol Spring-sowij radish!
spinach, etc.. have been completely de-

stro.ved: while the carrots, beets and
mangels that have recently been trans-
planted have suffered terribly. .\s the
Itiviera has alstibeen visited it is possible
that a rise will take place in the v.iluc of
Roman hyacinths and other Fivnch foic-
ing bulbs, which are ijuoted at the pres-
ent time at prices for below any that
have ruled during the past ten years.
What it will come to when France has to
meet the threatened ."Vmerican competi-
tion it is somewhat difflctdt to say. But
many things may happen ere that time
arrives.

The result of the cold spell has been to
fjut a complete check on trade, especially
that connected with market .seeds. Clo-
vers and grasses are simply stagnant.
On the other hand dealers hope to clear
off part of tlieir heav.y stocks of boiling
peas and Haricot beans, and for this pur-
pose a large supply of the latter have just
been shipped to our markets from the
South. This will prevent the sale of the
Lima Butter beans, for which much
higher prices have been demanded during
the jjresent season.

Under the heading of "Some Trade
Methods." the Horticultural Advertiser
for March 22 (piotes in e.xtenso the re-
marks on unfair competition which ap-
jjeared in this crdumu in jour issue for
February' 25. The editors go on to say:
"The old saying is. one must go from
home to hear news; the ' plunger ' is, of
course, well known to us all, and we have
ourselves been approached by members
of the .Association referred to, but only to
tell them to look further to find firms
anxious to trade at a loss; but is this
' sale or return' really a solid fact in our
country, or has a solitary instance of
some miserable groveller been magnified
into a system b.y a too vivid imagiii.n-
tion." The existence of two of the meth-
ods of unfaircompetition referred to being
admitted by the editor of the Horticultu-
ral Advertiser, it is certainly very strange
that he has not long ere this become
painfully and practically acquainted with
the third.

A young and growing business in an
adjoining county to that in which the
Horticultui'al .\dverti.seris published, has
been built up almost entii-clv bv supplv-
ing " seeds in liulk ' ' on this .sNstem. More
than two-tliirds of the green grocer and
corn chandler seedsmen in the London
District ai-e supplied with both vegetable
and flower seeds, put up in convenient
sized packages, all on sale or return,
while a London firm has adopted the
same system (sub-rosa)and off.-rs tosup-
ply seeds in their own packets on the
same conditions.

Whether the editor of the Horticultural
Advertiser, in theexerciseof a vivid imag-
ination, is justified in desciibing these
traders as "miserable grovellers" is
hardly the concern of

El EOPEAN Seeds.

RHUBARB LINEUS!

T. G. ARNOLD, Frankfort Springs, Pa.

RARCiklMC ■"> SHRUBBERY
DftnUHIIla & EVERGREENS

Flnestock. Tempting prices. Deutzin Crenata.S
t04ft.,.c.»piii(.iia. 4c. Hovey'sAivor Vil,T,10c.
E. S. PETERSON & SONS. - Montrose, N. Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

TREES. TREES

NoBWAT. Sugar and Silvie Maple, Nobwat
BPButJK and Aebob Vit^b. Correspondence boU-
clted before purchasing elsewhere. , ,

WM. J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N.J.

Mention the Florlata' Eichange when wrltlpg.

100,000 CABBAGE PLANTS

Large stocky plants, ready to plant out.
II 25 per loOO; $5.00 per 5000.

J. C. SCHMIDT, - Bristol, Pa.

Mention the Florlgf Eichange whfn writing.

50,000 LETTUCE PUMTS !;r ,M?,;

house, Boston Market. Tennis Ball, Slom-h, »ii Karjy
Simpson, all good transplanied Hock, ri-ailv to plaut In
Kreenhouse or hotbed. »2 5u a lOUJ; 35c aim .N.in-traus
S)c. a 100; H.SOa 1«X>: hy mall, add lOi-. a iim Cash
C unvcruc (ireeiiliuusex, ^Vi-baler, .tlasn.
H*nttnn th* Flortats' Kxchanr.* wh»f, wrtllliK

CELERY

AVhlte IMume, Golden Seir.l<luii<;hiue<
New Kose and ol lier vars., 16 ct«. ni-r luu f 1 tu
perlUOO. I thy mall add luct.s. per 1011. ' '
TOMATO, EGG ami PEPPER in variety.
Send for prico list. Cash with order.

R. VINCENT JR. a SON, White Marsh, Md

Mention the PlorUti' Eichajige when writing.

HAERENS BROTBERS

.... FLORISTS ....
SOMERGEM (NearGhent), BELGIUM

WnOLHSALE GROWKBS AND EXPOBTKBS OF

INDIAN AZALEAS, MOLLIS AZALEAS,

RIIODODENDKONS.
PALMS, Kcntla and Latanla,

ARAUCARIAS, Excelsa, Glaucaand Compacta;
TUBEROl'S IJEGONIASand GLOXINIAS,

FICIJS, ERICAS, Etc.. Etc.
Special Growers of Specimen Azaleas.

Special Growers of New Azaleas.
First Growers of Pyrainitl Azaleas.

Aflkforcatalogoeof AuGrBT Hakeens, member of
the firm and repreeentatlve for America, until May let,
care Henry lliHcliofl'Co.. Part Row. N.Y. City.
Mention the Flortaf Exchange wh»n wrttlng.

CLEIMAXIS

In 10 beat popular kfDQB, either dormant or growing
In pots, Qne, healthy, etrong plaota, $2.50 per doz. :
$20.00 per 100.

Downing Gooseberry, extra 2 year, $10.00 per
lOOU ; 1 vear. $6.00 per lOOO.

H. P. Roses. $1.50 per doz.; $IU.00 per 100.

Monthly KoHes, splendid assortment, $1.00 per
doz ; 4 In. pots. $8.00 per 100.

Pfeonies. lO best vars., $1.25 per doz. ; $8.00 per 100.

Smilax, etronp, $2.00 per 100.

r. A. BALLER, Bloomington, 111.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

STRAWBERRY PLANTS ^r.rrt.

Brandywlne, Tennessee, etc., $2X0 per 1000.

E. C. HARGABINE, Felton, Del.

Mention the Florlats' Exchange- when writing.

IF YOU NEED ROSES

Send us your list for prices.

THEC.A.REESERCO.

URBANA, OHIO,
^rbolesale Rose Groovers.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

D. & C. ROSES

are the cheapest because they are the best. We have
In stock over 1000 varieties on own roots, Including
nearly 200 New Koses not offered elsewhere, aa well as
all the old favorites, at prices that make It worth your
while to send us your list for quotations before buying
elsewhere. All sizes from 2!^ In. pots up.

Send for a copy of our New Guide to Rose Cul-
ture for 1899, a handsome book of 13H pages, Illustrated
with hundreds of half-tones and ten colored plates. It
Is really a work of art and free for the asking.

TEEDItTQES & COITABD CO.. Sose Orowera.West Qtov«. , Fa.
Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

ROSES

OWN ROOTS.

50,000 FIELD -GROWN.

IN COLD STORAQE, CHICAQO.

Leading varieties, Hybriit Perpetual, No. 1,
cut back to 24 to 30 iDches, 3 or more branches,
t75 00 pel 1000.
Hardy Climbers and Mme. fiantier,

J35 00 per 1000.
Marechal Niei, V75 00 per 1000.
Yellow Hambler,»50.00 per 1000.
Some varietiep, one size smaller, at special
prices. List of varieties upon application.

W. F. HEIKES, Manager,

1308-1310 Unity Bulldlrg, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
Mention the FlorlBtB' Exchange when writing.

SPECIAL CUT PRICES

ON THE FOLLOWING VARIETIES OF

l

On their Own Koots except where marked (b).

SBi^- ■••-• -fi"-rt ^i: "

t aui neuron |^ lOOO plants at 7c. "

These are all extra strong two-year plants, the
La France being extra fine. Good assortment of other
varieties to cfTer. Send for our last list with wholesale
prices of Ro8es, Clematis, Ornameutals,
Fruit X'luutH and Trees,

JACKSON & PERKINS CO., T;'a:^?r'£:

J. AUSTIN SUAW, CbicaKO. IIL,

Western Representative. 78 Wabash Ave-

Mention the Florlata* Bxobanr. when wrtltna

SHRUBBERY

SOO HYDRANGEA P. (!., IM to 2 feet, at

$5110 per 100.
20U DWAKF GOLDEN MOCK ORANGE,

Ik. to -J fet't, at $5 110 per 100.
12.)T|)0X;BLE ALTIIiEA, 4 colors, 2 to S feet,
at $5.00 per 100.
50 FOKSYTHIA VIRD., 2 to 3 feet, at

5.0(1 per Kfl.
.50 YUCCA, 3year. Sne, at »8 00 per 100.
500 PINK P.liONIA roots, at $5.00 per 100.

W. p. BRINTON, Christiana, Pa.

Mention the FlorletB' Exchange when writing.

HARDY SHRUBS

Assorted in twen'y varieties, one and two
year o'd flne plants, |5U.(iO per 1000. Three and
four year old strong busbes, $80.00 per 1000.

Descriptive catalogue and wholeeale price
list of ornamental nursery stock for all in
the trade.

SAMUEL C. MOON, Morrisyilla, "c-.^ Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

HARDY SHRUBS. TREES, VINES,

Evergreens and Perennials.

30,000 BERBERIS THUNBERGII, 2 years trans.

Tradb List Rbadt.

T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, mass.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchajige when writing.

Clearing Out Sale!

( Japonlca . . $3.00 per 100
SPIR/CAS -^ Compacta . 3.50 "
( Astilboides 4,50 "

CASH WITH ORDEK

NULSEBOSCH BROS,, - Englewood, N. J.

Mention the Florluts' Exchange when writing.

P. OUWERKERK

1123 Summit Ave,, Jersey City, N. J.

Just received from our Holland Nurseries

RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS,

SPIR/EA JAPONICA, LILIUM SPECIOSUM

PEONIES, BLEEDING HEART

POT GROWN LILACS, HYDRANGEA IN SORTS.

CLEMATIS and H. P. ROSES, m the best sorts.
PRICES MODERATE.

Mention the Flortgta' Exchange whe*) writing.

SPECIAL LOW OFFER.

200.
, 300.

EACH

to 4 ft., $U OO

....2Hto 3ft.

300 3 to 4 ft.,

300 2>^to 8 ft.,

,3 to 4 ft.

Norway Spruce,
American Arborvits

I ■ 1 I . 200 3 to 4 ft.

Irish Jumper, i»«:::;:;::;:i« to 3n.

Sugar Maple. iS: "

American linden,

Norway Maple, S

60.. ..10

to 12 ft.,
to 10 ft.,
to 12 ft.,

OB
06
05
f9
07
05
10
0»
08
100O

.4 to 6 ft., $16 00
,3 to 4 ft., 10 00

. ~ 2«to3ft., 8 00

All grades aud varieties at

Dpgph f""*- — ■ .-..,...„ ».

rCdbll, lowest price. All stock strictly flrst-
clii88, carefully dug and handled.

C. L. LONBSDORF, Floradale, Pa.

Mention lh« Plorliti' Exchange when wrttlns-

F.&F NURSERIES """"""

■ ■ ^*' ■ ■ NEW JERSEY.

WholeHalo
lirowern.

Trade Catalosne
Free.

TREES AND PLANTS in full assortment.
Mention the ITIoilaf ' Exchanc* when writing.

NOW OP* HAND AND ARRIVING.

Hardy Roses Jree Roses,

Rliododrndrons, Azaleas, Spring: Flowering Bulbs, Etc.':
C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer, 193 Greenwich St., New York.

Uentlon th* Florists' Exchange when wrltlne.

April 8, 1899.

The FLORISTS' EXCHPCNGE.

387

St. Louis.

Easter Reports,

Even the olilest inhabitant cannot
recall such a Spring as this one is turning"
out. Hero \ve are in .\pril, with six inches
of snow on tin* li-nnnnl; and had it not
mostly melted as it fell we believe there
woulii have been six feet, as it came down
in such quantit.v. Very little outside
work has beeu done so far, and owing to
the lateness of the season, it is almost
certain to be a very short season for
nursery work.

We had bad enough weather for Eas-
ter, althoni;h it could have l)een worse,
Itwas ilry and jjlcisant overhead. Acut-
ting' nortliwi'st uinil kept the thermom-
eter near the frrczin-; point, lint this did
not liana store trade, although itaffected
the market and all out-of-door sales,
which were cut down about oue-half.
The market stands had plants but were
obliged to keep partiall.v closed, and the
desire to get rid of stock before It spoiled,
and make the best of a ba.d job, seemed
to prevail, eonseipiently prices were not
as good as could have Ijeen gotten under
more favorable conditions.

Taking it all in all everybody seems
pretty well satisfied with trade, which,
however, would have been just grand,
we are certiiin, with warm weather.

Cut flower stock sold well with enough
to go around nieelj-, except roses, and
these were in short supply. Not a great
amount of anything was left over. Pot
lilies were rather scarce, but not so much
so as was anticipated.

Club News.

All florists, whether club members
or not, are particularly invited to attend
the next meeting, April 13. liesides a rose
exhibiti(Jii a rejiresentativeof the World's
Fair CoMiMiitlee will be present to talk
on th.-it sulijeet. Other matters of inter-
est and importance will also come up foi'
consideration.

News Notes.

We regret to learn that I). FinUi.vson,
superintendent for H. C. riwve, who has
probabl,v the best town grounds in this
city or the West, will shortly leave for
the East, to assume charge of Mr, P,
.Sumner's place in Massachusetts, Mr.
Finla.vson is one of our best bowlers,
thougli comparatively a new member,
and the Club will miss him. C. C. .S.

Philadelphia.

Kaster Report,

Easter business was good; every-
one appe.-irs to be well satislied. From
the growers' standpoint everything sala-
ble in flowering plants went off readily.
The weather was all that could be de-
sired, and all the retail stores did good
business, man.\' of them giting f;ir l>eyond
any previous rec(jrded sales, and gener-
all nearly ;l11 sold out as close as they
wished ; in fact a few had to get fresh
stock Monday mornmg.

There were sufficient lilies to meet all
demands, and the quality was better
tlian anticipated, in fact, many lots were
far superior to any of the past three
3'ears, But as iill know, the grower did
not bloom as large a percentage of the
bulbs planted.

It is very peculiar the many changes
that take place from year to year in the
sale of plants. This .year ever.ything yel-
low went very well. Genistas sold ver.y
fast; some growers letting plants go
that they had intended forcarryiug over.

Azaleas, as usual, sold ver.v well, very
few plants being left over. The Crimson
Rambler roses did not go so well this
year — the novelty evidentl.y has worn
out, although the plants generally were
not so good as last year. Another change
came in pots and pans of valley, there
being a large demand for these, ^vhile in
the past two years sales had fallen oft.
Made up pans of lilies, containing tour or
five plants of medium height, sold very
well, Sfiiricas, hyacinths and tulips all
sold well.

There were no novelties seen about, the
only things that are not seen regular
were plants f)f ericas and a few Acacia
armata. There were also a few plants of
Acalypha Sandcri, but these probably
were too high priced to go well.

Decorative work was fuU.y up to past
years. Local papers had stated that
many churches were boycotting lilies on
account of the strong fragrance, but
more truthfully no doubt it was on ac-
count of the strong price. To my knowl-
edge there were six churches that did not
include lilies on this account. In luany
cases the price went upto.'JOc.per flower;
street men were asking 2!jc. on Friday.

As to cut flowers, there were sufficient
to meet all demands. Hugh Graham cut
1,500 Brunner in four days, the majority
being used in his own store. George An-
derson also had a crop just in for Easter.
The holding back of carnations was
again in evifience, to the detriment of the
growers. As before noted the commis-
sion man wants carnations on Wednes-
day and TIiurs(la,\- for shipping, the jirices
being then just as good as on .Satunlay.
One inst.ince is here given .-is an illustra-
tion. (.)ne of our commission men received
over 9,000 carnations after 3 P, M, Sat-
urday, and on Friday morning he refused
shipping orders for 10,000 flowers, so
who is to blame for the returns? The
flowers sent in late were not all fresh cut
by any means,

R. M. Eisenhart sent in 50,000 violets
on Saturdav morning; 20,000 of the.se
were doubli-s, and 12,000 of them went
to lY'unock Bros,

Club Meeting.

The meeting on Tuesday night was
fairly well attended, W.A. Mauda exhib-
ited some iilants of his new double Bego-
nia Vernon, and George McWilliain, of
Whitinsville, Mass., showed a new hybrid
c,vml)idium. C, W, Cox was to read a
paper on Ferns but changed the title to
Palms, At the next meeting in May a
paper will be read by Thos^ B. Meehan
on " Hnrd.v .Shrubs for Early Flowering."
The Bowling Club will have a theatre
benefit on Thursday, Ma.v 4, the pla.v
" Way Down East'' attheChestnutstreet
theatre. David Rust,

Newport, R. I.

Easter Trade.

Easter, always a busy time for the
florists, was no exception this year. Be-
sides store work the decorating of
churches kept all hands busy. In cut
flowers the demand was fully equal to
that of last .year, and for roses, lilies and
carnations higher prices were obtained.
The supply, owing to the recent cloudy
weather, was somewhat short, violets
were plentiful, but of poor quality, yet
sold well. In pot iilants lilies werescarce,
many brought as high as 35c. per bloom,
and not a flower was left unsold; the
general complaint of the growers being
that the bulbs could not be had in time
last Fall to get them started in time, and
in consefiuence blooms were late. Com-
mon bulbous stock was plentiful and sold
well. Xo novelties were noted.

Mac.

JtPtHESE m OTHER R»E

EVERGREEN TEES

50,000 Norway Maples. Other
handsome Shade Trees, all sizes.
California Privets, l&rge plants
for immediato effect (specimens and
hedge plants.)

THE NEW SHELLBARK

HORNOR'S SPECIAL

(10 acres in orchard), straight, handsome
trees, 5 ft., $1.00 each. Other choice
variety, 50 cts. each.

CHAS. B. HORNOR & SON,

Horticulturists and Nurserymen, MT. HOLLY, N.J.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

HAVE A

FINE STOCK

«eff m '^it'V Pears, Cherries,

Peaches, Plums,
... Quinces ...

Many iu bearing: sizes.
10,000 Norway Maples 10 to 14 ft.

6,000 »n Kill' ninnies 10 to 14 ft.

3,000 Silver imd Sycamore Maples, . ..10 to 12 ft.

3,000 Uorsc Cliestuut and NeKiindo

I>Iuples 8 to 12 ft.

3,000 Golilen Onkand lilooiUlenveil Maples.
15.000 Evererecns. all sizes aad kinds.
25,000 Caliliiinia Privet 2to6ft.

3,000 Rliodotleudrons and Azaleas, X strong,

1,000 Colorado Blue Spruce 2 to 4 ft.

10,000 Shrubs, X strong.

10.000 ROSES, plenty Ramblers.

Superintendents of Parks and Cemeteries, and
Florists wanting stock for custoniera should call on
me or write.

STEPHEN CRANE, Norwich, Conn.

Pbui'. NORWICH NUIlSEItlES.
Mention tbe Flortets' Bzeta&nc« wheo wrlUnc.

SURPLUS STOCK

KoHfi Wirhiirniaiin, 2 year§, trans...

I>Iiillillnrii, 3 vfars, Ijiishy .. ..
AtnpelopHiN VeiK'hil, '2 Incti pou

" 4jiiiiiquefolia

IlnneyttuoUlc flnlleana, :J year

CleiniitiM Puniciilaiai 2"^ Inch pota.

•* Vii'Kiniiiiin, 'i year

EiUioymiiN ICndicitiiM, 3 year, busby.

ino

l')W

Jiii IXJ 145 00

. S (W 45 Oi)

(i f 0 50 I'O

. 5 00 45 00

. 5 no 40 00

. 3 50 .HO Ofl

. 3 (0 35 (0

6(0 50 W

var.. 2yr..lmshy.. 5 W 40 fi
V. A. VANICEK NURSERIES, - Newport, R. I.
Mention the FlorlstB* Exchange when writing.

PEACH AND PLUM TREES delTer'y'iV

lleHablc and clean stock at low wholesale rates. All
desirable leatllnp; varieties of TKACIIKS, old and
new, Id fruiting; orctianla. Have the new Triiiiiiph,
Oreeuwboro, and SiieotI fruiting. Buds can be
Bupplled in eeason at low rates.

Very large stock of i»l-|!:>l TREKS, all on plum
roota, one and two yeiirs lUids can he supplied of
these also, either frtiiti inirnerlfH nr nrchard trees. Have
all tbe leading .lapmirK.- vnrletfes. At)undnnce. Bur-
bank, Chftbot, Sai«urnii. Wlllard and others; also the
new Kfd June and Wlckson In good supply.

Usual supply also of AHpiirneuH KootH to offer.

ALEX. PULLEH.KIII'ord Nurseries, MilfOrd, ObI.

FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL

FOR ORCHARD AND GARDEN

Small Fruits, Grapes, Shrubs. Climbini^ Plants,

Roses, Evergreens, Hardy Plants, Peonies. -.

Ijargest •.nd ctiolcest collections In Amerlok.

BEST NOVELTIES

Descriptive Illustrated L'atalogae free.

ELLWANCER & BARRY.

MOUNT HOPE NURSERIES, Rocbester, N, Y.
Flfty-nlntb Tenr. •><

Mention the Florlata' Eighangg when writing-

H. P. ROSES

Per 100

own roots $8 50

Holland grown 7 50

Privet, Californii), 16-20 in 1 00

Clematis Paniculata, extra 9 00

Coccinea, fine 8 50

Ampelopsis Veitcbii...from $1.50 to 8 00
Splrsea Van Houttei, 2-3 ft 4 00

RHODODENDRONS,

From 35 cts. to $1.00.

Hardy Ornamental Shrubs, Evergreens,
etc., for lining: out in nursery rows. Quality
superb. Price not too dear. Assortment
desirable.

HIRAH T. JONES,

UNION COUNTY

NURSERIES, Elizabeth, N. J.

Mention the Florlats* Exchange when writing.

E:^ERGREEIS BKRGKINS!

I have just added 3,000,000 to ray already Immense stock by the
purchase of the entire stock of the Eljriu Nurseries. My patrons
may share in the benefits. :i,00O,(Wi Nor'^vay Spruce, all sizes;
over 1,000.01)0 of the beautiful Colorado Conifers; 3,01)0.000
Am. Arbor Vitse; 300,010 transplanted HeiulockM, Rupe-
rior quality; over 1,000,000 each of ^Vliite an«l ScotcU Pine,
in fac. everything in the line of hardy evergreens ; 60 otto extra
nne Black 'Walnut, 2 to 3 ft. Write for Prices and Surplus
List, otherwi e you may receive only my Retail Catalogue.
ECILL, ETT-e^r'gx'eeDix S-p©c±al±S"b, - - IDTJOSriDBE
Mention the FlorlstB' Exchange when wrttlng

IXX-

THE GENEVA NURSERIES '""I'i^r '"

ROSES, CI.C9IATIS, RHODODENDRONS.

Cut L. Birch, Norway and Schwedlerl Maples, Elms, Walnuts, Horse Chestnuts,
Lindeus, Magnolias, Carolina and Golden Poplars, ETCrgreens, Auipelopsis
Veitcllii, Honeysuckles, Symphoricarpus, Spirroa Thunbergi and Yan Houtte,
Wistarias, Syringas, Dalllias, Paeonies

FRUIT TREES AND SMALI. FRUITS.

^©■Illustrated Catalogue free. Correspondence solicited.

Mention \hf 'Flnrlsta' Exchange when writing.

MOON'S TREES GROW

1 OfOOO OAKS varieties, finely rooted! • • • •

1^^ rtrtrt IWI A Dl [T O **'" 1^ ft- S"S«r, Norway, Sycamore and Silver
\J\J^\J\J\M Iwl 9\ ■ ^m %m ^y Leaved, straif^ht and fine; special quotal ions.

BEECH, European and Purple Leaved; BIRCH, Cut Leaved, ^Veep-

InK, Wlilte and Vellow; ELMS, ASH, LINDENS, HORSE CHEST-

MVTS, MACNOLIAS and -WILLO-WS,

In fact an Immense stock ofcliolce DECIDVOITS TREES.

Send list of your wants for estimate or call and see our stock.

Trade list, also 40 pat^e descriptive illustrated catalogue free on application.

Only CO miles from New Yorli City; Only 30 miles from Philadelpliia.

THE WM. H. MOON CO., MORRISVILLE, PA.

Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing.

PYRUS JAPONICA

(BURNING BUSH.)

One of the most useful shrubs for specimens and
hedges. We have a tremendous stock, excellent
plants and full value.

Small plants for growing on $3.00 per 100;
$25.00 per 1000.

Larger stock for hedge, 12 to 18 ins. , branched,
$5.00 per 100 ; 18 to 24 Ins., tT.SO per 100 ; 24 to 30 ins. ,
heavy, $10.00 per 100; 24 to 36 Ins., extra heavy,
$12.50 per 100.

VprjQp-lkijj^ We still have plenty.
^ n D IL IN nO See adv. in recent issues.

MICHEL PLANT AND BULB CO.,

Magnolia and Tower Grove Ives., St. Louis, Mo.

Mention the Plorleto" Exchange when writing.

338

Thb F=:i-orists* Exchange.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Good atroDg, bealtby etock of the following
well-kDown varieties:

Rose Owen
Eugene Dallledouze
Wui.H. Lincoln
Col. W. B. Smith
Mrs. J. G. Whllldln
V, H. Hallock
Maud Dean
Culllngfordll
Bessie Burton
Modesto
Mrs. Murdock
J. G. Woodford

Mme. F. Bergmann

Ivory

The Queen

Mrs. Jerome Jones

EtoUe de Lyon

MUa MlDQle Waoamaker

Golden Wedding

Nivena

Minerva

Liberty

BonnaffoQ

Mrs. J. J. Glessner

Belle of Castleweod

From 21^ In. pots, $2.00 per 100 ; per 1000, $15.00.

HFIIANTHII^ DIUI.TIFLORUS.
"^^'"'■'"UO oi^ Inch pots, $2.(.)0 per 100.

NYMPH/EA ^^""^^^"^^ GiQANTBA, strong rootB,

R. VINCENT JR. & SON, Whits Marsh, Md.

Mention the PlorlatB' Exchange when wrltln*.
IF YOU WANT TO CROW

CUT 'MUMS F- PROFIT

For an early pure white, I recommend you,
by my own experience, to grow the

MERRY MONARCH.

The first fiowers, which are very large, bring
from $L50 to ^3.00 per dozen, and the large
number of side shoots which come out after-
wards, often from 25 to 40 on one plant, bear
also large flowers for funeral designs, which
make it very valuable. Please read testimonials

'*I have seen the Merry Monarch 'Mum in
bloom and can recommend it as the best
earliest white, most profitable chrysanthemum
in existence. Henry F. Michell.

Testimonials also from Wm. J. Baker and
Edward Reid. Wholesale Florists, Phila., Pa.

Strong rooted cuttings nowr ready, SS.50
per 100 ; Si20.00 per 1000.

9XAJOR. BOl*<PiAFF'OK(, best yellow,
$1.60 per 100; $10.00 per lOtO.
MRS. S. X. MURDOCK, large pink,

$1.50 per 100.
MOOESXO, yellow, $1.50 per 100.
Cash with your order, please.

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

Wholesale Grower ol Pot Plants,

1012 Ontario St., Rising Sun. Phila., Pa.

Mf'ntlon the mnrlgta' Eichgnge when writing

X PLANTS

2 1-2 INCH POTS.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

„ 100 1000

Frank Hardy, 6 inches $5.0U S5|| 00

Modesto 2.60 25.00

BonnafTon.... 2.60 25.00

Glory of tbe Pacific 3.110

GeorKiaua PItctaer 3.00

Mrs. r. Perrln 3.1IO

■^V. H. I.incoIn 2.50

CARNATIONS.

Maud Dean

Mayor Plnnree

Harrlson*s '^riilte.
Alaska

100
.$3.U0
. 2.50
. 2.00
. 3.00

ROSES.

Vello-w Rambler.

Pink

'Wlilte •'

Bride

•Maid

.$2.50 $26.00
. 2.50 25.00
. 3.00

,. 3.00

.. 3.00

All First-Class Stock.

ALVAH L.REYNOLDS, Madison, N.J.

Mention the Floiistj' Exchange when writing.

HoLTOKE, Mass. — Easter trade was
satisfactory here, and prices about the
same as last .year's. The new carnation
Rosemont was a ready seller.

M, W. Griffith has started in business
here. — S,

Bradford, Pa. — Our Easter trade was
the best ever experienced; we were com-
pletely sold out and at good prices. Bul-
bous stock in 6, 8 and 10-inch pans sold
on sight. Harrisii was short, not one-
tenth enough to supply the demand. — W.
C, R.

Worcester, Mass.— Easter trade in
this far exceeded anything in years past.
Florists have been very anxious for the
past month, fearful of so much dark and
unfavorable w'eather, but in spite of this
trade is claimed to be anywhere from 50
to 300 per cent, better than last year's.
The bad weather caused considerable
loss, putting percentages of stock behind,
particularly lilies.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

S'2.00 per 100 1 SlS.OOper 1000.

Rooted cuttlngB, $1.50 per 100: $10.[0 per 1000.

BEGONIAS. Rubra, Erfordl, $2.60 per 100. Vernon,
$.3.00. Bertha Chateaurocher, $2.00 per 100.

HELIOTROPES, FUCHSIAS. GERANIUMS, as-
sorted, $2 50 per 100. COLEUS. $2.00 per 100. MOON-
VINBS, $2 60 per 110.

THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., - - DAYTON, OHIO.

Mention the Florlstp' Exchange when writing.

New Chrysanthemum

POLLY ROSE

The earliest pure white Chrysanthemum
on the market. Has the etrons sturdy
habit of its parent. Glory of the Pacific,
but Is pure white instead of pink.
Awarded Flrst-CIase CertificatebyChrys-
anthemum Society, October 22d, lfi98
Ready March Ist, 1899.

35c. each i S3 per doz.t S20.00 per 100.

Orders filled in rotation.

200 West Side Ave., JERSEY CITY, N.J.

Mention th» FlorUtw' Exchange when writing.

yiMiiiiiiiiiiiiMiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiKiiiMnMMiiiimmmmimTit

Our collection of Novelties for '09 is %

very complete, including Indepen- 3

dence, the earliest white; Mrs. Fred. 3

L.. Button, the early white from Call- 3

fornia and Yellow Ivory, as well as all %

others. Also a full line of standard ^

varieties. 3

For descriptions see our catalogue; 3

free on application. 3

NATHAN SMITH & SON, |

ADRIAN, MICH. 1

Simmmiiimmiiniiiiijiinmi^iiimiiiiiiiiiiimuiimiiiiifjf

Mention the Florlsf Exchange when writing

FOR '99

^Sl'.i^ sis-Yellow sport Wm, H, Chadwick, 60c, each, $3.60 per Joz
PRIDE-Large early white. Try this I 25 cents each, $2.00 per dozen
aOLDEN GATE ROSE-Pinest stock in the country,

GROVE P. RAWSON, Elmira, New York

Mention the Florl«t«' Exchange when writing.

NEW CHRYSANTHEMUMS FOR 1899

Per doz. Per 100.

ADULA. Pure white, late $4 50 $30 uO

MAVOUKNEEN, Flesh-pink..., 4 00 25 00
META. Very early white, with

lemon base 4 60 30 00

MRS. P. A. CONSTAHLE, White

lora 4 50 3(1 00

Per doz. Per lOO
R. HOOPER PEARSON. The

grandest early yellow known... $6 00 $40 CO
SII,VER WEDDING, Finest of

all whites 4 00 26 00

YELLOW MAYFLOWER. Deep

lemon-yellow 450 30 00

IMPORTED VARIETIES OF SPECIAL MERIT.

ero?J:'l;.^erJ?Oc^X:'.aT27et^.Ta^h;'^r6b^erl\"'''' »*"• ''• ^■"^-"' ^^'''' «' «•"-

YEI.I.OW MME. CARNOX, the largest flower known. 36o. each; $3.60 per doz.
And all the other Kood ones of new and standard varieties. For full description see Trade List.

TOII2>T 3Sr. 3>/EA.-sr, Siimmit, 3>Te^^ Tersey.

Mention tlw Florltta* Szchans* wh«n wrltlnc.

Ashland, Ky, — Cloudy and cool
weather all week. Eoses were scarce.
Potted plants sold pretty well; but were
not in verj' great quantities. Cut flowers
were in good demand. Trade about
same as last year — very good all around.
— W. H. C,

Pall River, Mass, — Easter trade was
fully up to last year's. Lilies weresliort;
other bulbous stock plentiful and all sold
well. There wasabig demand forviolets,
the supply being about equal to the
demand. Roses were plentiful and sold
well; carnations were short. — C. W.

New Bedford, Mass.— The prices of
cut flowers were 10 to 15 per cent, higher
than last year. Plants moved a little
faster tha,n flowers. Lilies were scarce
and sold well at 25c. Other stock was
plentiful, some in excess of demand. — A.J.

St. Albans, Vt. — Our Easter'tradewas
ver.v good this year — 20 per cent, better
than that of former years. There has
been great demand for plants in bloom.
Harrisii lil.v stock was very poor, Init tlie
suppl.v of callas was good. The demand
has been great for roses, carnations and
violets. Bulbous stock sold well. Snillas
was scarce everywhere. — H. B.

Rome, N. Y.— Easter trade was about
equal to last .year's. In cut flowers, car-
nations tookthelead,vioIetBnext. Roses
sold well, as did valley, tulips and daffo-
dils. Among plants, lilies were the
sellers. Azaleas, cinerarias, hyacinths all
went well also. The weather was very
cold, with northwest winds and moreor
less snow, which put a damper on busi-
ness.—C.B.H.

New Haven, Conn. — Easter trade in
volume was larger than usual, but un-
fortunately, alargerproportion of credit.
The demand for flowering plants was
greater than ever, especially for lilies and
geraniums. Cut flowers all sold well,
especiall.y carnations, violets, tulips and
narcissi. Demand for high-priced roses
was smaller than usual. Palms, ferns
and other decorative plants had a very
small sale.— V.

Newark, N. J.— Trade during Easter
was about the same as last .vear. The
best selling stocks were liUes, 2.5c. a bud
both cut and on plants. Azaleas brought
from $1 to $10 and sold well; hyacinths,
20c. ; good violets sold at $1 ji'er buncli
of flfty. High priced carnations don't
sell above 50c. per dozen; roses, of the
cheaper grades, at 10c. to 15c. ench, were
preferred to the higher priced ones. There
was very little call for callsis. Violets
were in good demand. Churches were
decorated at from .f;5 to |!50.— B. & G.

Bridgeport. Conn.— Our plant trade
was somewhnt larger. The demand for
cut flowers less. Prices ruled about same
as last year's. There was a largely re-
duced sale of lilies, both cut and in pots,
which is accounted for by a higher price
being asked for them ithan in former
years. Azaleas seemed to be the most
preferred potted plants; large specimen
plants, especially, sold well. Dutch bul-
bous stock received another set back and
was only used tor cemetery decorations.
No novelties were introduced. Hydran-
geas did not sell well. Carnations and
violets were the best selling cut flowers.
— J. R.

Manchester, N, H.— Easter trade
started in well thebeginning of the week,
principally in plants, the cut flower trade
not being extensive until Friday and Sa1>
urday, when it was good. Everyone re-
ports being cleaned out and at good
prices. Cut lilies sold at .$:! per dozen,
and in the plant brought as high as 40c.
a bloom for a few plants. Azaleas sold
well. This is the first time large plants
have been tried in this city to anv extent,
and they went good. Carnations, of
course, were all the crv and sold readily
on Saturday for 75c. and ifl per dozen.
.Tacq. and Beauty moved fairly well,
although roses were not much" in de-
mand. Saturday we had all kinds of
weather- cold and snow in the morning,
afterward clear; then two more snow
storms in the afternoon, so that taking
everything into consideration it was a
good Easter for the florists of Manches-
ter.—W. I.

Davenport, Ia.— On account of lack of
sun, a snow storm, and cold and cloudy
weather two days before Easter, trade
did not come up to expectations. There
were some fine roses displayed, but gen-
eral stock did not come up to its usual
standard. Lots of carnations were
shown; among them some good Day-
break, Tidal Wave and .Jubilee. Thev
sold at 7.5c. to $1 per dozen. Lilies were
plentiful, selling at about 25 per cent
higher than last year, A general hue of
well grown plants was displayed. These

did not seem to sell as the.v should have
done. The public is tired of bulb stock.
In roses, teas brought ,fl per dozen;
Beauty, $2 to $4,; carnations, 50c. to
f 1 per dozen. — B.

Elmira, N. Y. — If the weather had been
favorable, Easter trade would have been
more satisfactory. But astheprecocious
boy puts it — " 'if is adevil of a word."
Certainly the weather has much to do
with the retail trade at Christmas and
Easter. Ordinarily, blooming plants
and cut flowers are much in evidence at
the cemeteries, but this year was an ex-
ception, owing to the freezing weather.
It was the coldest Easter that I recollect,
a regular nor'easter. Cut flowers sold
better than plants ; violets leading, with
roses and carnations in surplus. Lilies
were excellent and abundant, in fact
there was no shortage in any line.
Never was quality better, with prices
ruling rather low. — G. P. R.

OsWECio, N. Y^.— Dull, dark weather
with snow and rain alternating for the
past six weeks has not been conducive to
a large crop of roses and carnations for
Easter, and as a consequence the suppl.v
was not up to the demand. Lilies were
scarce and there are none left over. Bulb
stock was plentiful and was fairly well
cleaned up. Azaleas sold remarkably
well; In fact all flowering jilnnts were in
good demand. Taken as a whole, the
Easter trade was In advance of previous
years. Good Friday was an Ideal day;
had Saturday been as fine, Instead of
blinding snow flurries, there would not
have been a flower left.

W. Mattoon has opened a very attrac-
tive store on W. Bridge street, and Is well
pleased with business so far.— H. Y.

Syracuse, N. Y.— Easter trade here was
slightly in advance of previous years.
Doubtless it would have been better had
the weather been propitious, but continu-
ous heavy snow squalls all day Satur-
day, with high winds, and the tempera-
ture below freezing point made the deliv-
ery of plants safely a tedious task; some
florists could not catch up with their
orders In consequence. There were no
novelties worth mentioning in the way
of flowers. Some good plants of Crimson
Rambler and a few hybrid roses were to
be seen. Bulb stock sold fairly well, but
there was much left over. The quaUty
was fairly good, taken all round. Lilies
were scarce, owing to the disease, one
firm alone losing several thousand.
Roses and carnations were scarce and
ruled high; of the latter, The Marquis
was In the lead and sold for .1fl.50 to f2
per dozen. Violets were plentiful and
went readily at $2 per hundred. A pyra-
mid some four feet high of strawberrj'
plants grown in pei-forated pans and
covered with ripe fruit, attracted much
attention ; this was grown by one of our
market gardeners.

L. E. Marquiseee hashad to give up his
flower store on S. Salina .street, owing
to alterations In the block. Up to the
present he has not found a suitable loca-
tion. Quinlan & Co. had an annex just
opposite their store and Banister Bros,
occupied a store on James street.- H. Y.

Albany, N. Y.— Easter, lS!)9,wIll long
be remembered in this section, for the in-
clemency of the weather and the persist-
ency of the cold. Such conditions neces-
sitated heavy firing to bring out all the
plants desired. For the first time in our
personal experience it was not necessary
to shade the cool house heavily, for all
plants well forward could be easily held
in the right condition. No one can be
successful In the production of Ea.^ter
plants, as regards quality and quantity,
without a house where the temperature
can always be kept at from 40 to 50 de-
grees during the forcing time for Easter.
This .vc.ir liiids a heavy increase in the
demand for plants; everything good sold,
tlie preference, however, being for azaleas.
Each year the same experience, a sifting
out of varieties. The trade demands a
well-shaped plant, a double flower, no
reds. The constant aim among florists
should be quaUty for Easter plants.
Eliminate excessive quantity and then
quality will bring a productive price.
Poor stock is of no use anywhere. The
public is educated to know a" good article,
and when the sentiment lasts, creating a
lively demand for it, they are willing to
pay Bulky,- unwieldy plants, such as
rhododendrons lilacs, are not wanted.
Rough sb.>ms and clumsy pots are out of
place Show tasteful display in the least
possible space; this will bring the dollars

The demand for cut flowers was about
the same as usual at Easter. In nearly
every case they are used for personal
adornment. Violets, carnations and
roses were sold in quantity in about the
order named.— W. '•"""'' tue

April S, 1899.

The F=lorists'

■XCHHNGE.

389

CARNATIONS

ROOTED CUTTINGS. FINE STOCK.

DAYBRKAK, $1.6fl per 10(1; $13.00 per 1000.

^VM. SCOXX, $1.00 per 100; $7.50 per 1000.

CASH WITH ORDER.

C. SOLTAU & CO.,

199 Graut Avenue, JEKSJ5Y CITY, N. J.

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HEILTHY STOCK. NO BtTTER ON MARKET.

PARM ATinUQ Kooted cuttings. Scott. Eidor-
UMRIIM I lUnO iido. Hose Queen. Meteor, *1.<X)
per iCO ; t'XV per lOUO. 10,000 extra strong McGowan,
rooted futtlDKs. from soil. $5.00 a 1000 ; 250 at 1000 rates.
Daybreak and Flora Htll. rooted cuttings, $1.50 per 100.
PAMM AC Varieties as In former advertisements,
UnlinnO $u'.00 ner lOO.

APPDATIIM "'uf^ Perfection, fine for pot* and
HULRH I Um bordcT, UL'w, U. C, $1.25 per 100.

RICHARD INSiLL, West Moorestown, N.J.

LUCK IU>X 511. (Near Phi Hdeiphia )

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CARNATIONS

Rooted Cuttings.

Per mo Per 10(10

WHITE CLOUD . . . $5.00 $40.00

Flora Hill 2.00 15.00

Jubilee 2.50 20.00

Wm. Seott 1.00 7.50

Lizzie McGowan . . 1.00 7.50

Portia 1.00 10.00

Eldorado 2.00 15.00

John Young 5.00 40.00

New York 5.00 40.00

EDWARD J. TAYLOR,

Southport, Conn.

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LOOK HERE!

First-class Carnation Cuttings roTsand!

McGOVVAN, SCOTT, PORTIA,

$1.26 per 100; $10.00 per 1000.

DAYBREAK, ALBEHTINI, STORM KING,

TIDAL WAVE, ANNA WEBB

$1.50 per 100 ; $13 60 per 1000.

ELDORADO, JAHN'S SCARLET,

FILLUW'S RED, HELEN KELLER,

$1.76 per 100; $15.00 per lOOO.
35 at UO and 250 at 1000 rales. Cash with order.

JAMES E. BEACH, Bridgeport, Conn.

617 PARK AVENUE.
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Special Pfices for April

Carnation Rooted Cuttings Ready Now.

rer 100 Per 10(10

EVELINA $3.0U $25.00

GENESEE 3.00 25.00

VESPER (Variegaterl) 2.00 15,00

FLORA HILL . . . 1.50 12.00

DAVBRBAK . . . 1.50 10.00

SCOTT 1.00 8.00

PORTIA 1.00 8.00

McGOWAN .... 1.00 7.00

WM. MURPHY, Sta.F.,Gincinnatl,0.

WHOLESALE CARNATION QKOWER.
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NEW SEEDLING

CARNATIONS

FOR IS99

MARY A. BAKER. A large, full white flower
of splendid form, nicely fringed and very fragrant,
strong calyx, never bursts and long stiff stem sup-
porting flower; liablt same as McGowan but mure
vigorous, blooming earlier and more abundantly;
Is a good summer bloomer and altogether a money
making variety.

ANNA (!. EASTBIIRN. A very double, snow-
white, nicely fringed, high built flower, with strong
calyx; very fragrant, habit erect ana one of the
most vigorous growers, with long, stiff stem, a
steady bloomer and excellent keeper; ^LfiO per doz.;
fM.oO per lOll; $70 00 per ioOO. 250 at IWKJ rate. Keady
Feb'y let. I also have the followmg varieties:
Portia; Scott; McGowan; Tidal Wave; Cartledge;
Hose tjueen; Eldorado; $1.50 per 100; |:I2.00 per 1000.
PuiHTCiij). $■J.^0 per 100; $20.(0 per KKK); Empress
and Iton Ton, $5.00 per 100; $10.00 per UtoO.

cm I IV In flatfl. $5.{X) per 1000; 2^ Inch pots, $15.00
OiniLMA per 1000. Cash with order.

LOUIS B.EASTBURN,KennettSq. Pa.

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>a^ F^ C3 ^^iv I rvi ^

IN GOOD, eTKoNG, HEALTHY,

CARNATION PLANTS

From 2)^ in. pota. Flora HIII, Jubilee, Triumph and
Morello at $2,25 per 100 Albertlnl. Bridesmaid and
Ivohtnoor at $l5ii per 100. Hose Queen, Peach Blow,
Wm. Scott, L. McGowan and Meteor at $1.25 per 100.

FUCIISSIA?*, 14 good vars ,2>^ln. pots, at $1.50 per
100 to close out, we need the room. Cash with order.

LOGAN AVE. GREENHOUSES, Danville.lll.

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MAUD ADAMS

(NIQUET.)

Deep clear cerise of a very pleaBing shade
under any light ; most attractive color of its
class; a large, bold, handsome tlower, with
extra strong stem, 18 to 34 inches high; with
good calyx and exceedingly free flowering.

The flowers sold in New York market last
season and the present one at $8.00 per ICO. It
was one of the sensations in cut flowers the
whole senson. Certificated New York Florists'
Club. 1898. Ready March Ist.

PRICES :-S*i. 00 per iloz. (Six at same rate.)
SilO.OO per 100 (50 at same rate). $75.00 per
1000 (250at same rate). Cash with order. For sale by

FRANK NIQUET, Patcliogue,N.Y.

JOHN N. MAY, iSuinniit, N. J.

E. G. 1I1L.L t& CO., Richmond. Tnd.

J. C VauEbau, Cliicng;o.

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CARNATIONS

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

G. H. Crane— The leader, large brilliant
scarlet, early and continuous bloomer.

Gen. Maceo (Ward), Maroon-scarlet. The
best of its class. Early and free.

Gen. Gomez (Ward), Cardinal-maroon.
Free bloomer, long stiff stems.

Glacier (Ward), Pure white, dwarf habit.

America (Hill), Large soft scarlet.

Melba (May and Craig), Light pink.

White Cloud. All who have tried this
variety declare it to be the best white carna-
tion ever introduced.

Gold KUKKCt ( Ke^v Yorlt, cerise
yellow. pink.

Mrs. Jas. Dean, Mary UVood,
light pink. white.

Kirs. Geo. m. Bradt.
Also, the best of all the other 1898 and

and standard varieties.
We have a FINK STOCK. Send for our
complete descriptive Price List.

F. DOHHEH i SONS CO.,

LA FAYEXXE, IND.

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Tte lilRrrls FiPiai Gp.,

mORRIS, ILL.

R. C. CARNATIONS r;!eV° ^ ■?

Per 100 Per 100

Argyle $3 00 Armazindy Jl 60

Evelina 3 00 John YouDg 4 00

Empress.... 3(10 p,ew York 4 00

Painted Lady 2 00 ,, , r, a an

Psyche 2 00 Mrs. Jas. Dean... 4 00

Flora Hill 160 BonTon 4 00

Jubilee 1.50 Evanaton, 1S99. . . 6 00

.5 cuttings at 100 rates.

PLANTS,2Kinch.

BEGOPilA!*-

PerlOO
Erfordin,flne bed-

der $3 00

Hybrida, flnebed-

der 2 00

Sandersoni, fine

bedder 2 00

ABUTILOPiS— Per 100

Souv.de Bonn $2 00

Tiiumph de Livett 2 00

Choice Mixed 2 00

Per too

FEVERFEW, Little Gem $2 00

IBESINES, in 2 colors, red and yellow,

they make the best Canna border 2 00

HELIOTROPES, Albert Dix, Czar and

White Lady 2 00

SHILAX 2 00

" from flats 60

ME8EMBRYANTHEIHC1H Erectam, 2 00

GERANIUMS, choice mixed, only 2 00

Mme.Salleroi 3 00

DAISIES, double white and double red.. 2 00

VELVET PLANT 2 00

NEW COLEUS, Brownie, a Bne bedder . 5 00
HABOUERITE, New, large-fiowerlng,

yellow 2 00

CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Mrs. Northcot,
Modesto, Halcyon, Vernon, Beauty,
M me. des(j ranges, Florence Farmer and

Mrs. J. Peabody 2 00

IRIS, purple, blue, yellow and white 3 00

6 plants at 100 rates.
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Per 100

Paul Bruant 2 00

Fuchsjoides 2 00

White Kuba 2 00

Schraidtie 2 00

Ten others in
small lots 2 00

CARNATIONS

Camatlona, Rooted
Cuttings,
Our Specialty.
Tlie Best of the New and Standard Varieties.
Pink— Victor, Triumph. Mrs. Jas. Dean, Albertlnl,
C. A. Dana. Daybreak, Wm. Scott. ^Vllite— Flora
Hill, Alba Superba, White Cloud. Evelina, John Toung,
Lizzie McGowan. Scarlet— Jubilee and Bon Ton.
Yellow— Gold Nugget and Mayor PIngree. Crim-
eon— Empress. Vn.rieKn.ted— Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt,
Lily Dean and Armazindy. Ready January 20. Stock
guaranteed free from disease of any kind.

New varieties not mentioned In this list can be
furnished at disseminator's prices.

HYDRAN<;EAS and CHRYSANTHE-
nil'SIS ready In Spring.
Don't order until you get our prices. Price Llet
ready now.

JOHN HACKETT &, CO.,
<i2d St., near Elmwood Ave., PIIILA., PA.
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CARNATIONS

Rooted cuttings, strong, clean, cool rooted.

Daybreak, Freedom, Dana, Mangold,
Jahn's Scarlet, $1.50 per 100; $12 00 per
1000.

John Young and Frances Joost, $5 00 per
100.

PANSY rCANXS, $1 00 per 100.

Cash Please.

Can use In exchange (except on Toung and Joost) Far-

quhar Violets, Feverfew, Little Gem, Asparagus

Plumosus and 1000 fancy mixed Geraniums.

W. G. KRABER, New Bedford, Mass.

35 Tremont Street.

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H. WEBER & SONS

HEADQUARTERS FOR

HIGH-GRADE STOCK ONLY
AT LIVING PRICES.

(~)UR New Price List is bristling
with new and good things. It
contains an honest description of
everything we offer. It will pay you
to send for it before making up your
orders.

H. WEBER & SONS,

Oakland, Md.

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giiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

a

arnations, , , ,

Transplanted Plants from Soil
Rooted Cuttings from Sand....

10,000 Scott,
10,000 Albertini,
10,000 Cartledge,

2,000 Helen Keller,

2,000 Flora Hill,

3,000 McGowan,

2,000 Triumph,

2,000 Firefly.

1,500 Lois C. Haettel,

1,000 Bridesmaid,
500 Mayor Pingree,
500 Bon Ton.

Also IOOO GERANIUMS, "Queen of

the West," from 2li in. pots, ex-
cellent red for bedding,

CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED,

I H.D.ROHRER, Lancaster, Pa.

I 4^ BOX 344, ^

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vrB.Cr.n'e.Htn MRS. THOMAS W. LAWSON

.... BY BUYING OUR . ■ . •

Seedling Carnation Plants.

Remember they are not from cuttings but from hand fertilized seed crosses of named
winter bloomioiT varieties. Only $4.U0 per 100; 25 for $1.00. We pay the postage. Cash with order.

AMERICAN ROSE CO., Washington, D. C.

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FRANCES JOOST

Rooted Cvit-tin-gs

The finest light pink Carnation ever introduced. Winner for the best light
pink at Philadel phia. February 16 and IT. Its habit is an ideal one, a very tree
and continuous bloomer. You cannot do without it.

Price, itllS 00 per 100 ; IS40.00 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rate.

IVlineola, N. Y.

ORIGINATOR and

v-'. t> t!./ ^OL^LJ, introddcbr,

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I

HERR'S CARNATIONS

EVERY CUTTING
GUARANTEED.!*,^
^ SATISFACTORY

Three Houses of CALIFORNIA NOVELTIES from John H. Sievers & Co.
IRIS MILLER and ELSIE FURGESON re''fS';^?i^ry°°^?;.°wt-?ro'AlK!

LESLIE PAUL 's a nval of and in my estimation better than Maud Adams.

U ADDICT DDAnrnon ^^ ^ heavily marked fancy and the four are very free
nAnnlL I DnAUrUnLI bloomers from October 1st to end of season.

There arc four others and all have extra laree
flo^terH oil long stilt' stems, ^vith perfect calyxes.

Twelve each of the Eight (8) sorts for $10.00 or 250 for $18.75.

Itegular price per 100 and 1000.

is a scarlet sport from Tidal Wave
and said by men who have seen the
others to be the brightest of them

O

UNCLE WALTER

all. Price, »5.00 i)er 100 or »40.00 per 1000.

Twenty-five Standard Sorts at reasonable prices. Send for list. o

ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. §

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390

The F=l-orists' ExcHKNce.

Insertion will be given in this column
to all communications free from animus,
but the opinions expressed do not neces-
sarily reflect our oum.

Carnation Maud Adams.

Editor Fi"rw(.s' Ezchamje.

Dear Sir: Keijl.viiig tu Mr. G. H. Hale's
communication in regard to the carna-
tion now called Maud Adams, I desire to
submit the tollnwing communications in
support of my contention that the var-
iety is Kichmond, originated and intro-
duced by Fred Dorner, Lafayette, Ind.

The cuttings given b.y me to Mr. J. M.
Shaw, Jr., were taken from plants of
Kichmond and Buttercup, then growing
in the Cottage Gardens greenhouses at
East Moriches.

I have further, not long since, visited
Mr. Niquefs greenhouses at Patchogue,
L. I., in com]>any with Mr. F. E. Dorner,
at which time Mr. Dorner positively iden-
tified the variety as the Richmond.

Vcrv tnily yours,
C. W. Ward.

Queens, N. Y., April C, 1S99.

Mr. C. W. TVard, Queens, N. Y.

Dear Sir: In relation to the inquir.v on
April 1st., about the carnation called
Maud Adams, which you believe came
from your greenhouse at East Moriches,
I would say that, during the Spring of
either 1893 or 1894, I do not remember
the exact year, while I was visiting your
greenhouses in East Moriches, and you
were showing me about the place, you

gave me some slips of choice carnations,
ne of the varieties which you gave me
was a large, dark cherry colored flower
that grew on very long stems. The
other was a very bright yellow which
was prettily edged and striped with red.
I put them "into my pocket and, on reach-
ing home, took them over to Mr. Leverett
Brown who was then working under Mr.
G. H. Hale, then gardener for Mr. J. E.
Brown on the Fosdick place. I asked Mr.
Hale If he thought he codld strike those
cuttings, and he said he thoughthecould,
and would try. I am positive he was
successful in so doing; in fact, he told me
that he was. I have examined some of
the carnations that came from the green-
house of Mr. Frank Nicpiet, at Patchogue,
under the name of Maud Adams, and I
am positive that this carnation is identi-
cal with the one which Mr. Hale grew
from the slips you gave me in. Moriches.
I have seen the variety growing a number
of times in Mr. Brown's greenhouse be-
fore Mr. Hale left, and I have, within the
past few days, examined the variet.v
which Mr. Leverett Brown still has
growing in the same greenhouse. I am
positive it is identical and tlie same va-
riety that Mr. Xiquet is now growing at
Patchogue. I ha,ve recently consulted
with Mr. Leverett Brown, who is now
gardener for Mr. J. E. Brown, on the
Fosdick place above mentioned, and Mr.
Leverett Brown has stated to me that he
is quite positive the carnation growing
at Mr. Niquet's, in Patchogue, is the
same variet.v which I gave him the cut-
tings of, as Mr. Parks, formerly owner of
the greenhouse now occupied by Mr.
Niquet, got tlie cuttings from Mr.
Brown's greenhouse in Bellport. Trust-
ing that this will give you the informa-
tion that you desire and enable you to
get at the ti-uth of the matter, I remain,
Y'ours very- truly,
Joseph M. Shaw, Jk.
Bellport, April 4, 1899.

Mr. Ward:

Sir: In repl.v to your in(iuii-y about the
carnation named by Mr. Geo. Hale,
Marion Brown, would say it is the same
that Mr. J. M. Shaw, .Ir., gave cuttings of
to Mr. Hale, find pro]>agated by me while
working on Mr. Jos. iC. Brown's place
under Mr. Hale. Yours truly,

(Signed) Lkvkiiktt T. ilnowN.

Gardener to J. E. Brown, Esq.

Bellport, Ajiril -t, l.sOiJ.

STATEMENT Or THOMAS PIPER.

I went to work for Mr. Hale, Octolier,
1895. Left him in January of 1897.
Had charge of greenhouses under Mr.
Hale and had charge of the carnation
growing. I saw the carnation growing-
there which Mr. Hale afterward named
Marion Brown. This carnation was
growing there duringtheentire tiiiii> that
I was there. I once had a convers.-itinn
with Mr. Hale regarding this carnation
and told him I thought it was a pretty
good thing, and advised him to send it
to John N. May, as I thought he could
sell it to Mr. May for a good sum. Mr.
Hale then claimed that he raised the car-
nation from seed. I afterward had a
conversation with Leverett Brown, who
was then working at the same place, and
who is still there. Mr. Brown now has
charge of J. E. Brown's greenhouses at
Bellport, these being the same green-
houses in which I worked underMr. Hale.

I remember a conversation I had with
Mr. Brown about this carnation. Mr.
Brown told me that he had received
those cuttings from a Mr. Shaw who lived
across the road, and that Mr. Hale Imd
not raised them from seed at all. While
I was on the place the varieties of carna-
tions growing consisted of Scott, Day-
break, Delia Fox, Mc(iowaii, Portia, Ju-
bilee and the carnation called Marion
Brown. There were no other carnations
grown on the ])lace. There were no seed-
lings grown upon the place while I was
there, excepting seedlings that I raised
myself under the direction of Mr. Hale.
I personally had the care of the seedlings
after they came up. The carnation called
Marion Brown was on the place when I
first went tliere. I remember Mr. Hale's
giving cuttings of this carnation, which
he called Marion IJi'own, to Mr. I'arks,
of Patchogue, who owned the green-
houses where Mr. Niquet is now growing
the variety called Maud Adams. I have
had several conversations with Mr.
Shaw and Mr Brown lately, and both
Mr. Shaw and Mr. Brown have told me
that the carnations which are called
Marion Brown by Mr. Hale, were grown
from the same cuttings that Mr. Sliaw
gave to Mr. ll;ili' some time Itefure, and
which cuttings .Mr. .SIuiav declai-ed to me
that he got from C. W. Ward, at East
Moriches, L. I., and that he personally
brought them from East Moriclies ami
gave them to Mr. Hale. I have recently
examined the carnations growing at
Patchogue, in Mr. Niquet's place, which
he calls Maud Adams, and it is the same
variety which I cared for on Mr. Brown's
place while I was working for Mr. Hiile.
I have also examined the plants now
growing on Mr. Brown's place, and they
are identical in every respect with the
variety that Mr. Niquet calls Maud
Adams.

Thomas Piper.

Queens. April 5, 1899.

Ttae Good StroiiK Kind,

QOo. For lOO 11=>s.

BAI.E!4 WEIIill .'SOO LB»4.

H. A. Stoothoft, 15.1-156 W. 27th St., New York Clly
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Boston.

A Good Easter Trade.

A very good Easter, is the report
gathered from all sources. Stock was
held back a gcpud deal early in the week
and mcist things ran short, though the
demand was rather light until I'riday,
when prices had risen to nearly double
value on all kinds of stock. Saturday
saw a brisk demand and a very fair sup-
ply in face of the shortness of' the past
few days. Everything sold well, though
prices in some lines were below those of
Friday when carnations were selling in
limited quantities for .155 and $G a Iiun-
dred. Saturday's figures on these ran to
9^ and f 5 for good grades of ordinary
varieties, some fancies selling for fs a
hundred.

In roses. Beauty sold at from $3 to $4
a dozen for finer grades, though those .at
$1 and $2 were more plentiful and <lid
fairly well. Brunncr and Jacq. also did
well, with little or no advance in prices.
Meteor went only fairly well. Bride and
Bridesmaid were in good supply, the
general qu.-ility being of a very high
standard; .'(!2 a dozen was paid for line
quality of either rose, many going at :$S
and $12 a hundred.

Bulbous stock was very plentiful and
though a great (juantity (if such was dis-
posed of the supply in some cases was in
excess of the demand. Prices did not
change at all, the only thing noticeable
being the ipian titles gotten rid of.

The supply of violets, valley, etc., was
good; in fact, too good to boost prices ail V.
All flowers put on the market thisseasiin
were, considering the adverse weather,
very good both as regards quantitv and
quality, the only trouble being the'hold-
ing b.ick of carnations, and the lioosting
of prices on same for a day ortwo, which
was unnecessary as the supply was not

at all short. This condition is year after
year throwing much of the trade to
flowering plants, which can be bought
muchcheaperand give better satisfaction
than a dozen carnations costing $1.
$1.25, ^l.:'!) and even .f2 a dnzen at re-
tail. To jirove that this is increasing
more anil more each year, one only need
take a. trip through the retail stores on,
say Thursday of Easter week, and again
on Sunday and Monday and see the rafts
of floweriiig ]ilants that have been dis-
posed of in a short space of time. .

The retail stores report, a very success-
ful Easter business. The demand for
plants has continued to imju-ove this
year in as large proportions as noticeil
tor the la.st few years. Lily plants in
most of the stores were well cleaned out
by Saturday afternoon, and some re-
tailers spent sometime Saturday evening
looking for about 200 nice flowers. The
prices in the retail stores ran from 25c.
to .SOc. cacli bloom, though but very few
brought the latter figure. Azaleas and
rhododendions, of which latter the sup-
ply was very limited, did very well. The
call for liulbons stock in pans was brisk,
large quantities being sold at .fl and
.$1.25 a pan. Crimson Rambler was fairly
plentiful this year and cleaned up well,
though there were a few of the large ex-
pensive sizes to be seen after the rush was
over. Plants sold of this handsome rose
brought vcr.v handsome prices. Acacias,
genistas and ericas were in rather limited
suppl.v and, as a rule, sold well. Spira'a
was not such a success as an Easter
plant this year, which fact has been no-
ticeable for two or three years, being a
better Decoration Day plant. Cinerarias,
hydrangeas, primulas. Marguerites, mig-
nonette plants, violets in pots and such
like did very well.

The cut flower trade was very good
this year all round, and taken in conjunc-
tion with the livel.v plant business made
a very satisfactory combination in the
face of ilisaiiieeable weather.

.\t this writing tlie market has steadied
down though the onl.y great change
made last w^eek was in carnations, which
to-day make .f 2 and $3 a hundred. Rose
prices are unchanged, which is also true
of most of the other stock in the market.

Club Ne^vs.

At the April meeting of the Garden-
ers and Florists' Club, held Tuesda.v
evening. Kennetli Finlayson opened an
interesting discussiijn on " Heaths, .\ca-
cias and Other Hard-wooded Plants,''
having a few nice specimens to illustrate
many of hispoints. Mr. Finlayson recom-
mended as good Easter subjects many of
the hard-wooded plants, commenting
favorably on their keeping qualities in
comparison with more soft-wooded
species. The liest known and most used
were azaleas, cytisus and ericas. He also
thought eiiacris worthy of more exten-
sive cultivation among growers, at least
those on private jilaces. The acacia was
another plant which he thought was
rather too much slighted as a pot jdant,
naming as his choice A. Drummondii, A.
armata, A.armata hybrida, A. pubescens
and A. cultiformis. He also called at-
tention to the Himalayan rhododendrons.

F. J. N.':-

Reader, this is jour column. Let ue know
what you are doing. It will keep your name
before your fellow-craftBmen and intereet
many.

Sfiamtsburg:. O. —Samuel Wltmeyer's green-
houses suffered severely from a severe hail
storm, "large as hickory nuts" was the con-
gealed water.

Cromwell, Conn.— Carl Pierson, a brother
of A. N. Piprson, who has for years been en-
gaged in orange growing in Florida, has come
to Cromwell to work at the greenhouses, hav-
ing abandoned his business in Florida, for a
time at least.

Westerly, R. I.— A new fifty horse-power
boiler, at the greenhouses of S. J. Reuter, blew
up MonJay afternoon last, causing several
thousand (Jollare' damage. No one was hurt.
The boiler and store house were completely
wrecked.

500 Maiden Hair, 6 in. pots, . 20e.
2000 Asparagus, 3 in. pots, . . 6c.
2500 Petunias, 3 in. pots, . . . 4c.
7000 Geraniums, 4 in. pots, . . 5c.
2000 Ageratum, 3e.

100 Callas, 20e

B. G. KUSER, Trenton, N. J.

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pni cue Cuttlnm, well rooted, 50 ct». per lOO,

uULLUi delivered.

PRIURn^F^ EieiraDt plants, 5^ In. pots, 16.00

CASH WITH ORDER.

MRS. M. CAVANAUGH, • - - Ionia. N. Y.

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GOV. GRIGGS

Rooted cuttings, only a few hundred left, $10.00
per 100 i S'i.OO per dozen.

AT A BARGAIN.

4M»RYILIS iULIC* PLiTr. Ui:f^t\%

loolics in dl;nm?t(.T. Price on application.

JOSEPH TOWELL, Paterson, N. J.

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ROUTED CUTTINGS
Well rooted and

healthy stock.

FLOr.A UILL, »1 50 per 100; »12.50 per 1000.

VICTOR 160 '• 12.60

McGOWAN.... 1.00 " T.60 "

FINE SNII.,AX PLANT.'*, 2 inch pots. H.OO

per 100; 18.00 per 1000; 3 inch pots, tl.50 per ICO.
PBINCESS OF WALES VIOLET clumps,

»I.C0 per 100.

L.R.HANCOCK,Locii!oN6oi Burlington, N.J.

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CARNATIONS

CrlmBOn Verschftffellil and Gulden Bedder, 60c. a 100;
$5 00 a K>00. In variety, 55c. a KtO ; *4.50 a 1000.

ALTERN ANTHERAS f^.^fc .^rt^Si.'lZ.

AGERATUM r.lue and White, 50 cts. per lOO.

GIANT SWEET ALYSSUM eo eta. per loo.

r&NMA^ 15 hest varieties, our selection, dormant
bn II n n o ^^^^^^^ ^.^^^ ^^^ j,^ ^^^ ^jy, p^ j^j _

C. A. IIARIIIS & CO., - Delanson, N. Y.
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AADIIATIAIIC Healthy traneplanted plants, Wm;
uimilA I lUHo Scott. McGowan, fl 25per 1CI0;$10.
per 1000. Dayhreat, H. Keller. Blizzard, J1.50 per 100.
*12.00 per lOOU.

ncD AIIIIIIIC Bc^t 15 varieties, double and single.
UCnAIIIUIVId 4.inchpotsln bioom. ¥4.50 per 100.
IVY (iERANIllMS. double white, pink and
scarlet, -l-lucb pots, COc. per doz.

NASTURTIUMS f^"'- ^w'^-p"'^' »'-™ ""

II TCDIIAUTUCD AC Yellow an<l red, 2-inch

RL I cnnHit I ncHRa pots. »i ^u per lou.

CASH WITH ORDF.Il.

ALEX. SCHULTZ, PHILLIPSBURG, N. J.

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CAR NATIONS, Standard vais., $1.00 a 100.
MUSA ENSETE, 4 inch pot, doz. $3.00.
CANNAS, AUSTRIA, ITALIA, CROZY, 35

varieties, };2,00 to $3.00 per 100.
GERANIUM, improved vars., $1.00 a 100.
PARIS DAISY, yellow, $1.00 per 100.
ALYSSUM, double giant, COc. per 100.
BEDDING PLA NTS, full listofbushystock.

C. OTTO SHWABE, Jenkinto'wn, Pa.

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COLEUS AND GERANIUMS

Pfll PIIC Hooted CultlDgs, 10 best bcddere, our
UU UC U O selection, 90c. per 100; JG.UO per lOOO.
PTD AMIIIMC r^ooted Cuttings, 16 varieties, $1.75
UtHMItlUITIO per lOO; fll^i.OU per lOUO.

21-4 Inch, ready for 3Hg Inch, $3.00
per 100; Ji'i 00 per lOOU. Cash with order.
For special kinds and prices, address,

McBRIDE'S NURSERY, ilplaus, N. Y.
NEW DWARF PHLOX, NEW

Druuimoiitli nana compacta.(Benery's) stroDR
plants ready f or 2H or 3 in, pots, aure money mater.
NiveO) pure white, Viclorin* deep scarlet, 50 cts,
per lUO. ^4 a lOOO. Hortensiaflora, beautiful pink,
pxtra nice OOcte. per 100, *5 per 1000. Ilortensia-
flora Triui. ph, cnpper-pcar'et, tlnestcolor, 60o.
per ICO. ISperlCOO. Ten-Wetk Htock, ErfurfB
large floweriCK, finest brilliant colors only, from
2^ in potf>,$2per 100. j=8 per 10( 0 Cnnnas. dormant.
Mme. Crozy, Charlotte. Bouvier, P. Marquandt, or
m'xed, tl.50 per 100. 113 per 1000. Geraniums, se-
lected kinds: A. Rlcard, Vllle de Poitier. Beauty
Poitevlne, Pres. Vio. Dubois. J. D. Cabits, Chaplin.
Doyle.Nutt.LeCld.Wilh.PSIzer.Raspall Improved,
etc.. mixed, out 2]4 and 8 inch pots. |2 per 100. |18
per liiOO. Cash with order, please.
SHELLROAD GREENHOUSE CO.. • GRANGE, MD.

PeaGocK's Hew Dadlias

Pnr 1800 — '*^^*^ '^^^ Varieties.
rOr 10™ Best Old Varieties.

Send for our new lllustratfd Trade List before order-
ing elsewhere.

O^^PKACOCK'S DAHLIAS always received hlgheet
awards over all competitors. Forty-six first prizes
out of forty-nine entries during past four years—
an unetiurtled record.

Best New and Standard Carnations—

Heaiitlfiill> llluetrateil and accurately described In
(lur 'Iradc Mat. Send for copy.

Surplus Stock of Mixed Dahlias—

At right price. Also Dahlias under color
C:FCOURKSPONDENCE SOLICITED.

W. P. PEACOCK, - - Atco, N.J.

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April 8, 1899.

Thb F=i-orists* Exchange.

391

LET US HAVE YOUR ORDER
AT ONCE FOR CUTTINGS OF
THE FOLLOWING VARIETIES

LAST CALL!

THEY ARE ALL READY NOW.

IN FIRST CLASS SHAPE, EVERY
CUTTING GUARANTEED SATISFAC-
TORY IN EVERY WAY

MRS. GEO. M. BRADT

= WHITE CLOUD
= Mrs. Frances Joost =
Mrs. James Dean = Gold Nugget

$5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000.

T

HIS is a grand combination uf good qualities ;
free bloomer, early and continuous; in point
of color the finest pink Carnation yet produced ;

large and per-
fect form, very
fragrant; long,
stiff stem. Was
very profitable
in the New Yorlc and Philadelphia markets last
Winter. Winner of the Craig Cup and Certificate
November, 1897. Certificates— Morristown, Orange,
New York, Port Chester, Lenox, Chicago, and Silver
Medal Chicago, 1898. $ I 0.00 a 100 ; $75.00 a 1000.

MELBA

FLORA HILL

VICTOR

= JUBILEE

Psyche

Painted Lady

j $2.00 per 100; $17.50 per 1000.

ROBERT CRAIG & SON, Market and 49th Sts., PHILA., PA.

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7VTEL-BA

$1.50 per doz., $10 per lOJ.

Bradt $6. on per 100

MctJo^ivaii __.75

F.Hill 2.00 ••

Victor 2.00

Daytoreate 2.00 "

H. F. LITTLEFIELD, - Worcester, Mass.

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THE • BIG- SIX

CARNATIONS.

Flora Hill* Daybreak, Jubilee,

$2.10 per ItjO; $15.uu per lUOO.
Gold NugKCt, I>Irs. Bradt, Wtitc Cloud,

$5.00 per luO ; $40.00 per UXHJ.
Also nine moat prnmlelng varieties ol '99 and fifteen
Ieadlnf,'8tandard varieties.

GEO. HANCOCK & SON, ^""mio""'"'

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i GRALLERT & CO., I

« CARNATION t

GROWERS, J' t

* San Mateo Co., - COLMA, CAL. *

^'$$S:$$$? $$$$€€:$:€ $:€€€^«J^««S'
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CARNATIONS!

Rooted Cuttings of the following varieties : Flora
Hill. Victor, Mayor PIngree, »2 50 per lOtl; $2(1.00 a UIOO.
Armazindy. $2 50 per lilO; $18.00 per 1000. Eldomclo.
Lizzie McGowan, wm. Scott, Silver Spray and Portia,
$1.50 per 100 ; $10 00 per 1000.
VIOLETS, Lady H. Campbell, Luxonne. California,

m cts. per 100; $5.00 per 1000.

CASH WITH OBDER.

■ ■

JOS. RENARD,

Uentlon the FlorlBts'

- Unionville, Pa.

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..CARNATIONS

Flora Hill $2.50 per 100; I20.0O per 1000

Evf-llna 4.00

Victor 2.00

DoFbrenk 2.00 " 16.00 ,,

Triumph 2.60 " 20.00 "

CEO. F. CHRISTIE,

Clifton Heights, - - Del. Co., Pa.

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CARNATIONS

New Seedlings. Standard Varieties.

If yon have not received one of our Price Lists of
ROOTED ClITTINtJS, It will pay you to send

ig.
xr I f~\ I pnTC l'n<ly C^a"?!>hel.I.., Swnnley

W. R. SHELMIRE, lioxVi

for one before ordering.

I, . ,

While and C'alitornia.

Avondale, Pa.

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Rooted Cuttings of New and
Standard

CARNATIONS.

SEND FOR PKICE LIST

WM. SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Penn.

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Rooted Cuttings of New and Standard

CARNATIONS

Extra strong- and healthy, from soil, rooted
early, prices low. Correspondence solicited.

GHIS. AKEHURST & SON, White Marsh, Md.

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SPECIAL SALE

Having decided to devote our entire range of glass to growing our new seedling Carna=
tions and Novelties in Geraniums and other plants, we will close out our entire stock of
Palms, Ferns, Pandanus Veitchii, Asparagus Sprengeri at special low prices for cash.

Kentia Forsteriana Asparagus Sprengeri Cocos Weddeliana

32 7 iuuh I'ots, :iC to 4'2 inclios liigli.

145 G " 3(1 to 4'2

30 .5 " 30 to 36

670 21/

800 2

150
375

150
200
250

.s iQch [laus.
G inch pots.

•Just right for planting out for cutting,
will produce enormous sprays.
5 inch pots,
strong 3 inch roots.
•2

20 !'> inch pots, 3 in a pot.

10 ."> " 1 in a pot.

90 1

750 3

470 2%

1200 2

'^^"!'^„„,.^"'!^!5!^"^ Pandanus Veitchii o^ac^na Sanderii

4 « inch pots, 3ii inches high,

34 7 " 30 to 34

45 6 " 24 to 30

80 r, >• '24 to 30

110 4 " 12 to 18

Boston Fern

(Nephrolepis Bostoniensis) true.
2000 strong V/^ inch plants.

Sealed bids will be received tor the whole or
est bidder. All bids must bo accompanied by 20

35

145

138

11

60

300

« inch pots, 3U to 31) inches high.

7 ■' 24 to 30

G " 18 to 20

.5 " 15 to 18

2%

Livistona Rotundifolia

130 4 inch pots.
100 3

100 3 inch pots, 4 to 8 inches high.
16 5 ■• 3 in a pot, 12 inches high.

Nephrolepis Cordata Cotnpacta

70 8 inch pans, 3 plants in a pan.
800 3
700 2;< "

a part of above stock — up to April 1.5, upon which date bids will be opened and plants awarded to the high-
per cent, of price bid in check or casli, as a guarantee of good faith, which deposit will be returned in case

bid is not accepted.

Right to Reject Bids Reserved.

Addr"css All Bids as Follows;

Bid for Plants THE COTTAGE GARDENS, Queens, L. I

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■vB'r-BvB-T'B'T'B-r-B-M'r'B-M-M'M-M-M-M'I'B'T'B'T'B'r-a'r-H':
vB'I'B'MOBvaOB'l-B'I-BvBvB'I'B'I-B'I'BvB'I'BvavB'M'I'B'I'B

392

Thb Florists' Exchange.

SEAWANHAKA GREENHOUSES

Oyster Bay,
New York.

perdoz. per 100

Abutllon. 4 varieties. 2H inch pots $0.76 $500

Acbyraiitlies. 3 varieties. 2>ig iuch pots 50 3 00

AKeratatn, Cope's Pet. 2^ inch pots BO 2.50

" Tapis Blue. 2!^ inch pots, very dwarf .60 2.50

Alyssum, Giant Double. 2i/a inch pots 60 2.5')

Asparagrus Plutnosus Planus. 2^ inch pots — 1. 00 7.00

•* Pluniosus. 3 inch pots, very strong,. 1.60 10.00

*• Sprenteerl. 2^ inch pots, very strong .50 3.00

Besfonias. Fineassortmeut, 3 inch pots 60 4.00

Cannas. "Dry roots." Chas. Henderson, Mme. Crozy

and Professor 50 2.60

•• *' Other varieties. Price on ap-
plication

Cbaenostoma Hlsplda. 2)^ inch pots 80 6.C0

Coleus. Seve[i best bedding vars. 2J^ inch pots 30 2.00

Cupbea Platycentra. 2)-^ pots 60 3.00

Dracaena Indlvlsa. 4 inch pots 2.25 18.00

Fucbslas. Fine assortment. 2}^ inch pots 60 4.00

Geraniums." " 21/3 " " 50 3.60

'* Ivy. Fine assortment. 2}^ inch pots 60 4.uo

German Ivy. 2V^ inch pots 50 2.00

Heliotrope. Best blue, 4 inch pots, in flower 80 6 Oil

" " " 2!^ inch pots 50 2.50

" " white.2^ " " 50 3.00

All orders filled In rotation. Orders of $5.00 and over F. 0. B

per doz.

Hedera Helix. "EnKllsb Ivy." 2J^ inch pots.. $O.B0

•• " "Si.it Imported Varieties." 2H in- pots. 2.00

Kentia Belmoreana. 4 inch pots. Fine plants 6.00

L,atanla Borbonlca. 3 " " " '■ 1 ">

• t «* 5 " »' " '* B.OU

.• •« 6 " " " " 9.00

Moon Vine. 2t^ inch pots 60

Klarauta BIcoIor. 2ti inch pots ./5

Pandanus I'tills. 6inch pots. Fine plants 6.00

Phoenix Recllnata. 5 inch pots. " " 7.50

PIlea Serpvllifolla. 2H inch pots. Fine 60

Salvia Bonfire. 2V2 inch pots .....^.... .60

Swalnsoua Alba and Rosea. 2% inch pots 60

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

Xbese are Extra I,arg;e and vrell

per 100

$3.00

40.00

10.00

40.00

75.00

4 00

6.00

50.00

60.00

3.10

2.60

4 00

Rooted.

per doz. per 100
3 varieties 30

(We invite comparison)..

Acbyrantbes.
AKeratuni. ^

Alternanttaera- 6 "
Coleus. 7 "

Cupbea Platycentra.

German Ivy

Heliotrope. Best blue.
Pilea Serpyllifolla...
Salvia Bonfire

, N.Y. Cash with order from unknown customers or C. 0. D.

.30

2.00

A5

1.00

.25

.75

.26

1.00

M

2.00

.26

1.00

.26

1.60

.26

1.60

.26

1.6U

JAMES C. CLARK, Supt. p. o. Box 34, oyster Bay. n.y. WM. L. SWAN, Prop.

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100,000 VERBENAS.

THE CHOICEST VARIETIES
IN CULTIVATION.

Fine pot plants, $2.60 per 100 ; $20.00 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings, 76 cts. per 100 ; $6.00 per 1000 ;

$50.00 per 10,000.

■»NO RUST OR TUYILDBJni*

Packed light and satisfaction guaranteed. Send for circular.

We are the largest growers of Verbenas in the country. Onr plaotd cannot besnrpassed.

' •JtJ'e'°.° J. 1.. DILLON, Bloomsburg. Pa.

SantoTina Chafflaecyparissus

•' -■- (Lavender Geranium.)

THE GREAT CARPET, BORDER AND BEDDING PLANT ....
PERFECTLV HARDY— AS PRETTY AT CHRISTMAS AS IN JULY

The foliage 1b a bright metallic gray, tlnely cut and fringed: very dwarf, compact grower that can be trimmed
Into a variety of shapes, and is becoming the most popular plant for carpet bedding, and as a border for beds of
flowering plants. Hlglily aromatic, lavender scent. Used extensively by tlie Norfolk & Western ttallway Co., for
tbe past 4 years as their chief carpet bedding plant and found most satisfactory. Beds as pretty the second and
third years as the tirst— and pretty ;ill winter. As easily propagated as a coleuB.

Price, Rooted Cuttings, $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per lOOO. postp-ld.

NEW CRIMSON SPIR/EA, A. Vi^JERER^^'Us'mTe^'UoS'"' *'■*''''''''"

REX BEGONIAS ?09^^'lputt_Ings. Queen vic-

toria, Rol Ferd. Major and
Silver Queen, strong, well established plants from
sand bed, tl .25 jier 100, postpaid.

R. C. $1.00 per 100;
*S.OUper 1000, postpaid

selection, labeled, 100 In '.
shipped at jmrchaser's expense.

I sorts, $3.50.

' 100 ; »4 50 a 1000.

LEMON VERBENAS

A. B. DAVIS & SON, (Near Washington, D.OPURCELLVILLE.VA.

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LOOK PEIIE n HOOTED Glinillili

Per 100
Abutiloii, var. trailiDg-.. $3.(JU
Ageratum, blue uud

white 1.00

Alternantliera, H. and

Y $5.00 per lUOO; 60

Anthemist d'ble yellow. 2.U0
Begonias —

Rex. )i\) to 30 vars 2,00

Incarnata Giyantea.... 3. (JO

VernoQ 1.00

Cbrysanthemums —

Named 1 50

Cuphtea (Cigar Plant)... 1.(10

ColeuH. Mixed. .$.=ial0(;U; .00

Separatecolore jOalOOO; .75

Fuchsia, Trailing Queen 1.50

Named 1.50

Forget-me-not, winter-

flowerinK 1.60

GERANIUMS Named-

Per 1000 no
Double Grant.... |12.50 |1.5li

La Favorite 12.60 1.60

S.A.Nutt 13.50 1.60

Eev. J. B. Atkin-
son 13.60 1.60

Gloire de France,

etc 13.60 1.60

Mixed lO.CO 125

Mme. Salleroi.... 10.00 1.35

Bronze 1.60

SilverLeaf 1.50

Rose scented 1.60

Mrs. Pollock 200

Freak of Nature 3.00

Mrs. Parker 4 00

Happy Thought 3 00

Mars 3 00

Mme. Bruant 2.00

Per 100

Oermanlvy $1.35

Heliotrope.. . .$10a lOIIO; 1.25

Impatiens Sultanl 1.50

Lemon Verbena 1.50

Lobelia, blue 100

Lantana, assorted 1 60

Manettia BIcolor 3 00

Pyrethrum, Little Gem 1.50

Pelargoniums, named.. 4 00

" mixed.. 3.00

Alysiium, double Oiant.. 1.00

Salvia, soarlet 1.25

" Golden-leaved.... 2.00

VioletM, Marie Louise 60

Verbena $6al000; .75

Daisy, Snow Crest 2.00

COLEUS VERSCHAFFELTII,

2 inch, $2 00 per 100.

Per 100

BOSTON FERN $5.00

VINCA VAK., 3in 2.00

AGERATUM, i>rincess Pauline,

3inch 2.50

BEGONIA Alba Picta, Sin 1.60

ABUTILON.Souv.de Bonn, 3in. 2.50
FUCHSIAS, Jupiter and Trailing

Queen,flne,2in 2.00

SPECIAL.

CTPBRUS ALTBBNIFOLIUS, 4 in.-
will close out the lot of
17S fine plants for S6.00.

Satisfaction Guaranteed. Cash with order.

GEORGE L JNILLER, Newark, Ohio.

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HOOTED CDTTlUliS

Transplanted Stock.

Low Prices for Cash.

$1.00 per 100;

Carnations, Scott and McGowan,
17.50 per 1000.

Vinca VarieKatn, German Ivy, Iiobelia,
Paris Daisies, new yellow and white giant;
Feverfew, Dwarf Gem ; Stocks. Snowflake, each
of above, fl.OO per 100; any number, 250 or over, t9.00
per 1000.

Chrysantliemnins, etandard Borts, 20 to 30 varle-
tieB. $1.50 per U'O; $tOOutu fli.oo per 1000.

Gladiolus buIbB In mixture, 50c. a 100; $4 50 a 1000.

Cyclameu Pernicuin (^itcanteum |2.50perl00,
by mall ; |20.00 per KKW, by express.

Hardy Green Vinca, for cemeteries, 50c. per 100;
$4.00 per 1000.

Kudbeckia, Golden Glow, 12.00 perlOO.

Hardy Coreopnis, $1.0U per lOli.

Double Giant Atyssuin, 75c. per 100.

Ocaheite OrniiKes. 5 Inch pots, t^.OO per dozen.

Beaonia Vernon , $1.50 per 100.

Vinca V^nriesrata* 5 Inch pots, $1,00 per doz.;
$7.00 per UK). 2 Inch pot, $■2.00 per 100.

Geranium, Mme. Salleroi, 2 In. pots, $1.75 per 100.

Caunas, Italfa, Austria, Crozy, etc., $2.00 per 100.

Asters, extra early, 50 cts. per UX), by mall.

Dracaena Intlivisa^ Itlnch pots, 1^3 00 per 100.

E CD VCD Berrlman St. and
I rn I Clly Kew Lota Ave..
Mention th« FIorlstB*

! Brooklyn, N.Y.

Exchange when writing.

Soecial Low Offer of Choice Stock !

Cyclamen Perslcum Splendens GIgan'um. from flats.

In four true colors. $3 per 100; $25 per 1000 exp. prepaid.
Drncrena Indivisa. from flats, 50c. a doz.; $3 a 100.
l^atania Borbonlca. from flats, 50c. a doz.; $3al00.
Geraniums, Dbl. Grant, La Favorite, Celestial, etc.,

from flats, extrastrong, $1.50 per lOO.
Cannns (Dormant), Mme. Crozy, Alphonae Bouvler,

Florence Vaugban, Queen Charlotte, $2 per 100.
Beccooias, Argentea Guttata aud Vernon, from 2 In.

pots, 82 50 per 100. li:^"SATiy faction Guabantked.

PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg. Pa.

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j Vinca Major Variegata |

P Propagated last August. Wile make 3

E fine plants with 4 to 6 leads for Decora- 3

E tioD Day. if shifted and stopped now. 3

c $3 00 per inO; $26.00 per 1000. From 3 in. 3

c pots, $5.00 per 100. 3

I NiTHtN SMITHS SON, lilrian, Mich. I

fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii"')>'ii""""""""""'""3

DAISY

Yellow and White
Giant Paris

From '2^ In., $2.50 per 100; from 3"^ In., fit for 5 In.,
$5.00 per 100.

Fucbsias, Elm City, Snowlttchen, Purple Prince
and others, from 2>^ In., $2.50 per UO.

BouffaiuTillea Glabra, 3 In., CO cents perdoz.

Ivy Geraniums, double, 4 best colors, 3 In., $3.00
per 100.

Browallia Major (Giant), 3 In., 50 cents per doz.

Pliysalis (Cblnese Lantern Plant), from boxes, $1.50
per 100.

Clirysantbemums, Merry Monarch, the most prof-
itable. orlngB two crops and blooms from October
to December, also Phtebus, Modesto, Philadelphia,
Whllldln, V. Morel, M. Dean, Honnaffon, etc ,3 In.,
$2 50 per 100. Yannia. pink and white Ivory, L.
Canning, rooted cuttings from soli, $1.50 per lOO.

J. G. EISELE, - Philadelphia, Pa.

20th and Ontario Sts.

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Fine Stocky Plants

Per 100
Alternantheras, yellow, $1.50; red.... $3.00

Ag^eratum, 2V^ in. pots S.OO

Carnations, 2 in. pots 3.50

Coleas, 2V2in.pot8 3 00

Geraniums, 3 in. pots, $3 50; 4 in. pots. 5 00
Bride and Bridesmaid Roses, 2 inch

pot8,Apr]115 2.50

Centaurea Gymnocarpa, 2 in. pots,. . 3.00
Smllax Seedlings, 50c. a 100: $4.0Da 1000

3 in. pots 1.00

Pansy Plants, from cold frames 1. 00

Verbenas, 2!^io. pots 2.00

V^~ Cash, please.

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, 0.

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Variegated
Vincas

Extra strong heavy plants, from 4-iDC'h pots,
with from IS to 20strong shoots to a plant, $8.00
per 100.

DRAC^NA INDIVISA.

Strong plants, from 3-inch pots, $6.00 per 100;
from 3K-inch pots, $8.00 per 100.

I>AHL,IAS.

A flne collection of the very best varieties,
strong, undivided roots, $6.00 per 100.
Descriptive Price List now ready— send for it.

VICK& HILL CO. Rochester, N.Y.

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POTTED PLANTS. 2% in

Begonias— Per 1110

Kex, mix., 20 to 30 vara. $4.00
Loui8Clas8on..$4.00and 6.ini

Named vars 6 00

Fachsia, Trailing Queen 4.00
Forget-me-not, winter-
flowering 3.00

Abutllon, var. trailing.. 4.00
Lemon Verbena 4.00

GERANIUMS— Per 100

Mrs. Parker $6 00

Mrs. Pollock 4 00

SilverLeaf 4 00

Mars ooii

Mme. Bruant 4.00

Hydrangea,

4 iu

P. and W.,

TERMS, CASH OK

10,00.

c. o.

except where noted.

Vinca Variegata—

3V4in.
4in...,

Per 100
. $2.00
. 4.00
. 6.00
. 10 00

DracainaB $500to 30.00

Impatiens Sultan! 3 00

D.

GREENE & UNDERHILL, WATERTOWN, N. Y.

Mention the Florist** Exchange when writing.

5ome Things You Want-Ready Now.

100 500

Aohillxa/'Pearl", 2In. pota, very good, $:J 00 $8 00

Achillea, The Pearl, 3?^ In. pots 4 00 17 00

Aqkratum, blue, white, dwarf, covered

with cuttings, 2 in. pota 150 500

Bbgonias, Argentea Guttata, Margarttie,

Alba Plcta, ThurstODll, liubra, 2 In. potfl, 2 00 9 00

Begonia Vkrnon, white, 2 In 2 00 8 00

Carnations, rooted cuttings of Scott and

Alaska, from 8ofl,*1.00 a 100; $8.00 a lOOlt.

COLEUB, red and yellow 200 800

COBEOPBis Lanobolata, 33^ In. pota 4 00 17 00

Digitalis, 2 In. pota 2 00 8 00

Fuchsias, Ave varieties, 2 In. pots 2 00 9 00

Giant Peakl Mabquebitk, 2 In 2 00 9 00

Helianthub Mul. Plenus, 'Z}4 In. pots.. 2 50 10 00

„ „ 100 600

Haedt Phlox, eight distinct varieties,

from 2 In. pota, from root division, all

extra flne, with two to five ahoota $2 50 $10 Oq

Japan Ibis, 33^ Id. pota...-. 4 00 17 00

Lychnis CHALCEDONiCA(Scarlet Lychnis)

3;^ In. pota 4 oo

Memorial Rose, 3J^ In. pota, dormant,

50 cts. perdoz.
RuDBEOKiA, Golden Glow, 3^6 In. pots. ... 4 00
Statice Armeria (Sea Pink), 3J^ In. pots 3 OO

Sweet William, 3!^ In. pots 4 00

Verbena, mammoth strain, 2 In. pots 2 00

Tdcoa Filamentosa, 3 year old, heavy,

35 cts. each.

17 00

17 00
12 00
17 00
8 00

Extras added to pay expressage, and guaranteed to reach you safely.

EDWARD B. JACKSON, -

Samples tor 10c. CASH PLEASE.

Mention the PlorlBts'

Stamford,

Exchange when writing.

Conn.

FARFUGIUM GRANDE,

2 1-2 Inch. $7.00 per lOO. ^"te for our wholesale List.
■^^-^-^^-^■^— ^^■^-Mv^^B^— ia_^_ Cash with order.

G. W. WfiATHERBY, GHILLICOTHE. MO.

Mention the Florists' Ei«J»AO£e when wrltlnf.

April 8, 1899.

The Florists* Exchange.

393

IIDESTIOJIJOX^

OPEN rO ALU .... FREi; TO ALL
Auwen Solicited from Those Who Koow.

(.58) Time for Grafting Chestnuts.

— .\.s to tiiuf for grafting the chestnut,
we hiive had good success with grafting
the first weelv in May, in fact, througli-
out the wliole montli of May. Some
graft during tlii- cai-ly part of June, but
It is more dilliiiilt to iieep the grafting
wood iu good condition too late in the
season. If the wood is liept in cold stor-
age and not allowed to make the sUght-
est growth or even push the buds, we be-
lieve the later the grafting is done the
better.— Parry's Pomo.na Nurseries.

(50) Sowing Picony Seed.— The para-
graph referred to means that the seed
was sown in the Summer or Fall of 1808,
and the young plants kept iu cold frames
all Winter. The seed must necessarily
have been from the crop of 1897 to have
been sown at the time stated. Sow the
seed in boxes or pans aud place in a cold
frame; transplant outdoors when the
seedlings get large enough. They will
need good protection next Winter. The
best plan would be to lift them and plant
into a cold frame before frost appears.

(00) Pipes Rusting.- To keep hot
water pipes from rusting, first mb all the
rust ijos.sililc from the pipes with a hard
brush, then [laint them with a mixture of
lamp black and sweet oil. If your painter
does not keep lamp black it can be pro-
cured from any drug store, and a cheap
grade of oil willanswerfor mixing. Have
the mixture rather thin and apply with a
brush.

One of the Palm Diseases.

I send you a few leaves of a Kentla
affected with a disease that i«i giving me
lots of trouble. The plants make a vig-
orous growth, but the tips of the leaves
turn yellow or light brown, and as the
disease extends further down the leaf it
gets dark brown in color. Fortwo years
I have uotieed the trouble get worse after
the first cool nights, before starting tires.
Sometimes the temperature runs down to
near 40 degrees, but was kept mainly at
55 to 65 degrees nights. The plants kept
on growing, and otherwise looked tine.
What is the cause of the disease, and a
remedy? — H.

— The kentla leaves you send are in-
fested with a fungus causing what I have
called the Tip lilight, because quite apt
to come at the tip, but may appear as
round, dead spots elsewhere. The fol-
lowing remarks are gathered from an
article upon " Palm Diseases" in my re-
port of 18'.):!, pages 407—117.

"Associated with these dead tips and
blotches is a fungus of a character to ac-
count for all the mischief done. It is one
of the anthracnoses and a memberof the
genus Colletotrichum. Soon after the
attack is made by the spores a spot
somewhat darker than the ordinary
healthy leaf is manifest. The appear-
ance is more nearly described as watery,
but ijuickly the portion becomes dry and
pimples appear upon the surface. These
somewhat purplish pimples are the
spore-bearing points, aud from them
ooze a vast number of oblong spores.
Here and there in each spore spot are
dark, stiff hairs, and under the micro-
scope there is a peculiar view of these
bristles and the spores seen upon the
surface of the affected area. Further on
in the development of the disease the
dead tissue falls away and theholes with
the strong veins running across them re-
main.

" The anthracnose attacks theseedlings
and so weakens them that they are not
able to unfold their young leaves.

"One is not able to decide at what
time the disease first started in these
seedlings. It is most likely that the
spores found their way to the young
leaf long before it appeared as such, and
what with the warmth and moisture of
the palm house and the tender tissue of
the young leaf they were able to de-
velop sufficiently to ruin the seedlings.

" With older plants, the spores falling
upon the leaves and kept moist, are soon
able to send their threads within the
host and inaugurate an Initial point of
decay. The spores of all these forms of
anthracnose germinaterapidly wherever
conditions are favorable, and there is no
mystery connected with the rate of de-
velopment of the disease.

"As remedial measures there are two
suggestions to make. In the first place,
all blighted parts should be removed. It
is not unusual to find in palm houses
some of the older leaves which are dead
down to their Insertion with the stem.
They may have fallen away and lie upon
the bench. Such leaves and leaf stalks
are usually covered with thespore spots,
and contain millions of spores. Such
refuse, worse than worthless, should be
removed and burned. In cutting off the
tips of the leaves that are blighted, too
frequently the knife passes too near the
dead part, and soon after the anthrac-
nose appears upon the stump of the
leaflet. The suggestion is to cut lower
down, and usually it will be better to
remove the whole leaf.

"jAs a second means of checking the
palm blight, a spray of Bordeaux mix-
ture or carbonate of copper compound.

garlanded with all the opulence of floral
beauty seems to address us, saying:
"Consider the lilies, considertheazaleas,
consider the fuchsias, consider the ole-
anders."

The flowers are the angels of the grass.
Martin Luther always had a flower on
his desk for inspiration. Through the
cracks of a prison floor a flower grew up
to cheer I'icciola. Mungo Park, the
great traveler and explorer, sank down
in the desert to die, but seeing a flower
near by, he got up with new courage and
traveled on to safety.

What are flowers for? They are good
for the bridal day. So much of the path-
way of life is covered up with thorns,
we ought to cover the beginning with
orange blossoms.

They are good to honor and comfort
the obsequies; the worstgashever made
into the side of the earth is the gash of

one each week, will doubtless prevent
many spores from gaining a foothold in
the healthyfollage upon which they may
have been carried by the water or other-
wise." B. D. Halbted.

Easter Flowers as Religious
Symbols.

The Kev. T. De Witt Talmage, D. D.,
says: Fourteen times in the Bible is the
lily mentioned — only twice the rose.
Cfesar had his throne on the hills. The
lily had her throne in the valley. In the
greatest sermon that was ever preached
there was only oneflower, and thata lily.
The Bedford dreamer, John Bunyan, en-
tered the house of tlie interpreter and
was shown a cluster of flowers, and was
told to " consider the lilies." I itake the
lily as typical of all flowers, and Easter

the grave. There needs something to
cover it up— flowers for the casket, for
the hearse, for the cemetery.

What are flowers good for? For
religious symbolism. The liible is an
arboretum, a divine conservatory. To
Illustrate the brevity of the brightest
human lite you will quote from Job : " A
man cometh forth as a flower and is cut
down."

Flowers have no grander use than
when on Easter morning we celebrate
the reanlmation of Christ from the cata-
combs. And so I twist all the festal
flowers of all the churches of America
with the festal flowers of chapels and
cathedrals of all Christendom into one
great chain, and with that chain I bind
the Easter mornings of our lives with
the closing aster of the world's history —
of the resurrectiou I

A Department Store's Easter Trade.

Among the department stores which
deal in cut flowers and plants, that of
Bloomiugdale Bros., New York, un-
doubtedly takes the lead. Easter plants
were this year bought on a large scale,
and the excellent cjuality of all those
offered reflected great credit on the judg-
ment of tlie manager, W. W. Burnham.
The stock of Easter lilies was beautiful,
aud they were staged to good effect on
the benches of the conservatories. The
lilies were sold at 20c. per flower. This
seems a low figure compared with the
present wholesale price, but Mr. Burnham
bought early enough in theseason before
it became npiiarent that higher prices
would be realized. The conservatories, of
which a view is shown in supplement,
were all prettily arranged, and were one
mass of flowering plants, all the palms
and other foliage subjects having been
taken out to make room for them.
Through the Easter rush it required no
less than fifty clerks to take care of the
business done. .411 the plants had tags
attaclied, with the prices marked in
plain figures, and these did not vary
materially from the prices ruling in regu-
lar flower stores. But this store's facili-
ties for delivering gave them a decided
advantage, their wagons going Into all
the surrounding districts; and a plant,
whether costing 50 cents or f 5, being
delivered free of extra charge. 'To give
an idea of the prevailing prices here for
Easter plants we quote a tew as seen on
the tags: Hydrangeas, smallplants, 60c.;
larger ones, with six or eight flowers
trimmed with ribbons, f5; Rambler
roses, $2 to .$tC ; hyacinths and tulips in
pans, f 1.25; spiraeas, single plants, 49c.;
rhododendrons, $2.50 to .f4; Marguerites,
$1 ; bougainvillea, medium size only, $3 ;
boronias, f 1 ; ericas, small plants, 70c.:
larger size, f 2.50 ; azaleas, f 1 to flS.

In our supplement this week we also
give views of the firm's packing and
despatching rooms.

From the foregoing details it will be
seen that the department store, in this
trade as in others, is becoming no mean
factor in the developmentof thebusinisH,
and it has all but ceased to be looked
upon as one of the so-called illegitimate
channels of distribution— except, per-
haps, by those to whom it forms the
most formidable competitor. But, to
our mind, it is a question whether the
alleged harmfulness of this competition
Is not more imaginary than real, as the
favorable reports of increased business
generally would tend to corroborate. It
is, perhaps, true that thegreateramount
of capital at thecommandof thesestores,
combined with their more extensive
facilities for delivery, enables them to
sell cheaper, relatively, than the ordinary
retail Horist-a fact which has a greater
tendency to extend the flowertrade than
otherwise, but that is only one of those
exigencies common in all" lines of life,
and which no amount of cavilling can
obviate. The cultivator produces his
stock to be sold, first through the usual
channels of his trade; secondly, where-
ever and whenever he can find a pur-
chaser. This condition Is imperative for
his own well-being, and so long as the
regular florist store is incapable of pro-
viding an outlet for all that is produced,
the grower's attention must be turned
elsewhere. Unfortunately, the times we
live in will not allowsentlmentto govern
our business transactions; we have got
to make the most of our opportunities.
The department store is one opportunity
that has opened up a way for the allevi-
ation to a greater or less degree of an
overstocked market; It is doing a mis-
sionary work that no ordinary retail
store, under present conditions, can ever
hope to effect, and it it does point the
way to smaller profits but a greater dis-
tribution of the florist's products, it will
be doing a valuable service to the
trade generally. That the foregoing
view is shared in by many in the trade is
evidenced by the largenumberof growers
who are willing and anxious to dispose
of their products through the depart-
ment store.

Phalaenopsis Stuartiana.

This beautiful orchid, of which we
present herewith picture of a splendid
specimen, was introduced Into this
country by Messrs. Low, of England.
The specimen shown in the Illustration
was grown by Valentine Hamann,
gardener to G. .\msinck. Esq., of Summit,
N. J., and is one of acollection purchased
by him from Messrs. H. Siebrecht & .Son,
Rose Hill Nurseries, New Rochelle, N. Y.,
to whom we are iudebted for the photo-
graph.

394

The F=i-ORISTs' Exchmnge.

POUNDED IN 1888.

Exclusively a Trade Paper.

Bntered at New York Post Office as Second GlassMatte*
Published EVERY SATURDAY by

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Society of American Florists.

IIEPARTMEXT OF TLANT REGISTRATION.

Ernst G. Asuius, West Uobokeu, N. J.,
registers new hybrid tea rose Liberty.
Parentage, an unlinown seedling of Mrs.
\V. .1. (Jraut, crossed with itself, which
was fertilized with Victor Hugo. Flower
ruby-red, medium sized, fragrant, borne
on strong, stiff stems, mostly singly and
needing no tyiug. Plant erect growing,
making a compact bush, and a continu-
ous bloomer. Foliage medium size, with
live roundish leaflets, very shapely and
evenly serrated on the margins. Spines
moderately numerous, straight and ir-
regularly scattered on the stems.

Wm. J. Stewart, Secretary.

New York.

American Carnation Society.

CARNATIONS REGISTERED.

SUBSCRIPTIONS:
SI. 00 per year to United States, Canada and
Mexico. S3. 00 per year to foreign coun-
tries in postal union. Payable in advance.

ADVERTISEMENTS!

Copy must reach tlils office not later than ''.\lma" by(asper.\ul,Cleveland Ohio.

Thursday in order to secure insertion in issue — Color dark pink, two shades darker

of the following Saturday. than Scott. Flower of good size and

Bate, 81.00 per Inch. Special positions substance with slightly fringed edge,

eitia. Discounts on contracts of one month ealyx never bursts, stem "strong, stiff and

"ordTsVromunknownpartiesmustbeacoom. wi'T, 20 to 24 inches long An early

panledhy cash or satisfactory references. bloomer, plant stalky, bushj , with hne

. dense foliage; healthy, robust grower,

„ . . holiliiig the foliage well above the soil.

Contents. ■ r.eile Itute" by James Aldous & Sou,

Ampripan Tarnation SoriETT 394 I"^'* ^'ty, Iowa.— Color pink, flower

AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY . . . JM 31^ inch&s; perfect fotm, full. Center, Stem

Dahlia Society . . . ..94 30-inches long; stiff as a steel wire, per-

CoRRESPONDENCE 390 fy^g e.xquislte. Habit of plant good, a

Bastkr Flowers AS Rkliqiods Symbols. 39a free bloomer, and with no encumbrance
Easter Trade Reports . . . .388 of lieavy foUage, the same being narrow,
Easter Trade, A Department Store's . 393 thick and of a dark color.
Obitdary "Miss Helen Gould " and " Clara Bar-

W. H. H. Day, J. B. Fitts, E. F. Rogers. 39j ton" by Kretschmar Bros., W. Nyaek,
Personals 3'H) ^'- Y.— Helen Gould in color .similar to

PHAL.KNOPsis STDAUTiANA (lUus") .' '. 393 ^^^f Je^Blossom and Clara Barton a crirn-

PALM DISEASE, A 393 ^""oregon " by E. G. Hill & Cc, RlcU-

Qdestion Box .391 ]„oi,d_ Ind.— Color pink.

Seed Trade Report 3a8 •■Brilliant" an<l "Superior" by K.

Society of American Florists . . 391 McConnell, Sharon, Pa.— Brilliant in col-
Tradb Notes: or, near the shade of Tidal Wave, much

Grand Rapids, St. Louis, Toronto. . 3S7 brighter flower, very large and well
„„.,„_ a,,,, formed, stem good. Plant vigorous and

" „° •„ ■ ■ .■ ', ■ ■ 'tZ healthy. Superior.-Color duplicate of
Buffalo, Pittsburg, St. Paul . . . 3Ub Daybreak, flower averages large with

New Voik 391 good .stem. Plant a strong, healthy

iMontreal, Ottawa 397 grower. Aluert M. Hehh,

Toronto 39S Lancaster, Pa. .Secretary.

Chicago, Detroit 40 _ „.. . , ..

Baltimore 4.U President Craig has issued a circular

__^__^^_____^^^^^^_^^^^_^^ calling the attention of members to the

Reserve Fund inaugurated at theChicago
meeting, and the desirability of strength-
ening same. Up to the present month
$~}')0 have been raised. Subscriptions of
any amount from $1 up will be accept-
able. The circular states "add some-
thing to your dues, and in a short time
tlie Society will need nothing but the
dues to accomplish much more than we
can now undertake."

Pamphlets Received.

Jadoo and Sweet Peas, American .Ja-
doo Company, Pliiladelphia. — Giving
Sam A. Hamilton's methods of growing
sweet peas in the material mentioned.

The Seeding and Preservation of
Golf Links, J. M. Thorburn & Co., New
York. — In view of the increasing popu-
larity of the game of golf in America, this
pamjihlet comes at a most opportuni'
time, furnishing many valuable hints on
the subjects to which it is devoted. In-
formation is provided on the following
topics: Turf-forming grasses, with full
descriptions of each of the kinds enumer-
ated; The Theory of Grass Seed Mixture,
Formation of I'utting-greens, Time of
Sowing, Weeds, Karthworms, Fertilizers,
and Rolling and Mowing.

Western N. Y. Horticultural So-
ciety.— Proceedings of the forty-fourth
annual meeting, held atRocliester, Janu-
ary 25 and 26, IH'.I'J, contains some most
valuable papers, with discussions there-
on in full. The book is mailed only to
members, but anyone, even if but only
slightly interested in Horticulture, will
find it an indispensable publication, and
may become inenibersof the Society by
remitting one dollar to the secretary,
John Hall, Rochester, N. Y.

Smilax culture is to receive an impetus
at Redondo, Cal.; it is said a lath house
will be liuilt to cover an acre of laud,
mainly for that crop.

The Royal Horticultural Society of
Loudon has arranged lor a congress to
meet In the first week of July, in which
the subject of hybridity aloneisto be dis-
cussed. Professors Bailey and Meehan
have been invited to be present, and give
addresses.

The Seaboard Air Lineis devoting con-
siderable time to llowerandtreeplanting
work at its depots, with most satis-
factory results. One of its latest publica-
tions is an "Arbor Day .\iiiiual," in
which an appeal is made to dwellers on
the route of the company's road to aid
in making their surroundings beautiful.
.V suggested program for Arbor Day
exercises is a feature of this pamplilet.

American Dahlia Society.

The American Dahlia Society held its
annual meeting Thursday evening, March
30, with A. Blanc, chairman. Thespecial
business as named in the call was to
make change in the time of holding the
meeting from Spring, when there is very
little interest, to Autumn, when the
shows are being held. This was agreed
to, and referred to the executive com-
mittee, to name time and place. The
special business for the meeting is to be
the classification of varieties, a work
that can only be done when the plants
are in bloom.

An invitation from the American Insti-
tute, to hold another show under its
auspices, with propositions to hold a
show in Philadelphia and assist at a
show in Springfield, Mass., will be acted
upon later.

To extend the interest in dahlia grow-
ing it was decided to give $1 worth of
dahlia roots to each new member (the
membership fee being $1), the roots
being donated for the purpose by the
growers among the members.

Immediately after adjournment the
resident members organized asthePhila^
delphia Dahlia Club, auxiliary to the
American Dahlia Society, and to hold
fortnightly meetings.

The demand for women gardeners in
England is saiil to be far greater than
the supply. The women gardeners who
are engaged at Kew Gardens. Holloway
College and the Kdinburgh Botanic Gar-
dens are said to give every possible
satisfaction, and tlie work is said by
those who have tried it, to bring happi-
ness as well as health.

It was again a plant Easter, an<l in
that respect was most satisfactory de-
spite inclement weather. The cut flower
business generally was disappointing.

The Easter Trade.

Up to Good Friday afternoon the
prospect appeared very bright, and most
dealers felt coiiHdent that a good, clean
sale would be effected. The weather had
become quite liahiiy and spring-hke, and
the cuts of ro.-^cs and carnations were e.x-
pected to lie somewhat short. Violets
also were not understood to be nearly as
plentiful as they turned out to be. Prices
for Friday advanced over those of the
day before, and it was thouglit that, by
Saturday night, American Beauty of
fancy grade would bring 75c., with Bride
and Bridesmaid at 25c. Carnations, it
was thought, would not be lower than
$4:. even for the poorest grades, while
with violets it was expected that $1
would be reached for fairly gocid stock
and that specials would do :i little better.
But growers evidently hail been play-
ing the old game of holding back, and
Saturday morning saw probably the
greatest'flood of flowers ever witnessed
in this city. To illustrate this fact, we
may mention that one express company,
in delivering one round of conslgments,
liad to use Ave large trucks and two sin-
gle wagnns.

The Plant Market.

Saturday morning opened clear and
cold — an ideal morning for Easter. At
the Clinton street market nearly all the
stands were well filled witli plants.
Buyers were out in numbers and tliough
sales were hotly bargained over, all sala-
ble plants were cleared out. Prices ruled
about tlie same as those of Tliursday
morning which were as follows: spiraeas,
$3.50 per dozen; pot lilies, .f-t.50 per
dozen; azaleas, $1.50 to $3 each; rhodo-
dendrons, .f4 each; (,'riinsou Rambler
roses, $2.50 and upward; h.vbrid roses,
$5 per dozen; hdyrangeas, .f-l to $12 per
dozen; carnations in pots, .1f-t iier dozen;
hyacinths, 7 5c. per dozen; geraniums,
$1.25 per dozen. There was also a lot of
cinerarias, deutzias, heliotropes, etc.,
which found buyers at prices varying ac-
cording to the quality.

At the Cut Flower K.\fliange.

Here is where the cut flower busi-
ness of the day begins, and it became ap-
parent at once that small bullious stock
was too plentiful. Tulips of good (luality
were hanging fire, at $2 per hundred;
valley and daffodils the same. Lilies sold
good", and $1.50 per dozen was reached.
Dealers were buying these, indicating a
scarcity, and all lily stock was cleared
out. .'imila.x sold well, 25c. per string
being realized. Some growers sold out
their carnations at $3.25 per hundred;
others asked .$-1, and as that price could
not be obtained the flowers were taken
back home in hopes of doing still better
with them Sunday morning. Jacq. roses
were offered in quantities, but found few
buyers; these (lowers were of good
quality, and $10 to $12 per hundred was
the price asked.

In the Wholesale I>istrict.

After 8 A. M., when the C'ut Flower
Exchange closes, business usually centers
around the wholesale district. Saturday,
however, jiroved an exception. Buyers
were very shy, and if there was any line
particulaf).y rushed it was the express
men unloading the piles of boxes which
contained the greenhouse jiroducts that
h.id been hoardcil up fnr this siiei-i.-il day.
For three days previous to .Saturday
commission men had been telegraphing
to their growers for flowers, but scarcely
any could be had, and dealers, in some
instances, were unable to fill their orders
on those days. When the flow'ers liegan
to arrive Saturday the fact became appa-
rent that stock had been held back, and
though the pickling process had not Ijeen
practiced to the extent of some previous
occasions, enough stock was now un-
loaded to create a glut, and the buyers
were among the flrst to grasjijthe situa-
tion. The (piality of the roses was, in
the main, very good, thougli a few boxes
seen showed signs of old age.

Little business was done in the fore-
noon. Retailers weresupposed to be too
busy with the plant trade to pay much
attention to cut flowers, and commission
men, judging by the experience of pre-
vious years, were confident that when
night came fio'wers would Ijegiii to move.
American Beauty were quoted at 60c.
and special Bride and Birdesmaid, at 15c.
and 20e. Carnations were held at from
4c. up to Sc. In the meantime lilies had
appeared in (piaiitities, and the effects of
the large sliipment from Connecticut was
'■-sijiuning to be felt. Buyers offered 10c.

or special Bride and Bridesmaid, but this
figure was considered out of all reason,
and consequently no sales were made.

About noon a call was made at the Cut
Flower Co.'s rooms on 23d street. The
growers who ship flowers to this mart
had been more rational through the week,
and few, if any, roses or carnations were
to be seen tliat had been held over. A
few faiicv Beauty realized 75c., and fancy
Bridesmaid, 25c., thougli these prices did
not hold out; and when evening came
were reduced considerably. Fancy ear-
nations moved easily, and good prices
prevailed, from 6c. upward being realized
from this grade. Lilies also went fairly
well, :iiid in the morning some sales had
been consummated at $2 per dozen, but
large numbers had gone at $1.50 per
dozen.

Flowers kept coming into the whole-
sale district, but there were few buyers.
Dealers were beginning to realize that
the fancy grades of roses, especially, were
not in demand, and prices would have
to go down. Some of the larger retail
stores were cutting down their orders,
and shipments to out-of-town retailers
were practically notliing compared with
other years. In fact, the business done,
up to 4 P. M,. did not average much bet-
ter than an oi'iliiMrv Saturday.

Meanwhile those dealers that were
handling plants were kept very busy In
that line; the sales of these being larger
than ever before known. Pot lilies were
mucli in evidence and sold fairly well,
though the prices obtained were not as
high as predicted; 12c. and L5c. per
flower being the ruling figures. Azaleas
were in in enormous quantities, and
though clearances were not made, enough

weres(dd to give gi ral salisfacticui.

As evening apiiroached the plant trade
Ijegan to quiet down, and the later
shipments of flowers were received from
the growers. These added materially to
the stock on hand, and the market at
10 P. M. was simply full in every line
with no buyers in sight. Slaughtering of
prices had been commenced, but that had
very little effect as it was only too appar-
ent" that the retailers were in the plant
business for snre, and cut flowers were
pushed aside. Wliere sales of roses were
made they were mostly in the cheaper
grades, those at from $4 to $H per hun-
dred only being called for, w ith very few
exceptions. Violets had received a severe
cut earlier in the day, and had dropped,
in some instances, to $3 per thinisand in
large lots, A fine grade sold for 50c, per
hundred, and in the special lines but few
reached 75c, liy midniglitiio perceptible
change had taken plai-e. Those retailers
who wanted Howerswere enabled to buy
at their own figures, and it became evi-
dent that there would be an enormous
stock left over. Tuhps, Humans, daffo-
dils, mignonette, lilac, valley, etc, were
scarcely needed, and the bottom dropped
clean out of the market.

Sunday morning very little change was
noted over the night before, and roses
could be ha<1 at from .$:! to $10 per hun-
dred. American Beauty, 60c, ; carna-
tions,$2to $4; Brunner, 25c,; Jacq, $8
to $15 per hundred; lily of the valley, $2
per hundred; tulips, $1.5o per hundred;
violets, 40c. to 50c, per hundred; daffo-
dils, $1.50 per hundred; mignonette,
myosotis, lilac, heliotrope and forsythia
found but few buyers, and the bulk of
this bundled up stock was to be seen
around Sunday afternoon.

It should be understood that prices
mentioned in this report pertain only to
the snap sales of Saturday and .Sunday
mostly ; those retailers that had placed
their orders lor guaranteed fresh cut
flowers did in someinstances pay 75c. for
fancy Beauty and 20c. for fancy Bride
and Bridesmaid, and for fancy grades of
carnations, $8 to .$12 per hundred. Two
dollars per dozen was also paid for some
choice lilies.

The Retail Trade.

Among the retailers no efforts had
been spared to make stores and show
windows attractive. The number and
variety of plants offered were countless,
and each retailer was enabled to have a
display uuicjue in it.self and ]ilcasing to
the eye. Of tlie larger plants used Crim-
son Rambler roses were undoubtedly the
favorites. Next to these came azaleas,
acacias, rhododendrons, genistas, tubs of
fliies, and hydraugeasin the ordernamed.
In smaller plants the favorites were as
follows: Hybrid roses, ericas, single
pots of lilies and genistas. Hyacinths
and tulips were used mostly in 'baskets,
as also were potted violets and prim-
roses. The sale of plants exceeded all
previous records. It is a noticeable fact
that the higher priced plants, those rang-
ing from $25 uiiwards, were the flrst to
be disposed of. These were not trimmed
with so much ribbon as heretofore, the

■April 8,1899.

Thb F=lorists' Exchtx^tg^.

395

natural beauty of the plant, being allowed
to predominate and, when the ribbon
was used, it was only in small bows with
the ends cut close, doing away entirely
with long streamers.

Wiiile on the subject of ribbons we
might mention that some very pleasing
styles and nilnrs li;i \<' been used this Kas-
ter. 'I'lic g.iuze, stripeil with delicate
colors, ln'ing very efliective.

One ril)h()Q of a dark green color of
about the same weave as a lady's veil
was also very hue. and when used on
azaleas of a light pin!\ cidor created a
very beautiful effect, as the thinness of
the ribbon did not hide the Howers over
which it was tied, but to a certain extent
enhanced their beauty by toning down
the general appearance of the plant and
taking away that stiffness AVUich is so
cjiaracteristic of the azalea. Another
style timt could only be used on very
large plants was woven in the form of a
mesh, somewhat resembling a fish net, of
one-quarter-inch size, and was made in a
width of four inches. That used on acii-
cias was of the same color as the flowers
and was very striking to the eye, being
.something really new and probably the
best novelty in ribbons this year.

The disjilay in the stores throtighout
the cit\- was of a ver.v tine order. The
mo.st elaborate were to be seen at the
stores of .J. H. Small & 8ons, Siebrecht it
Son, Scallens, Bridgeman's and George
M. Stumpp's. Baskets of plants were
used largely, and those with high handles
proveil to be among. the best sellers. (.>ne
firm had a novelty that was pleasing,
and looked very pretty in the window:
viz., a wheel-barrow, about half the <ir-
dinarv size, with gilded wood work and
tilled with choice pl.-nits. .\Ti()tl]cr of the
choicest ;irr;Migenicnls \\ iisbiixes of moss
roses; these pr<.>ved ver.\' acceptable a-nd
sold readily. Crimson Kamblerin natural
shape were ahead of those trained in dif-
ferent styles, and sold easier; the best of
these brought $35. Baskets of the pink
and dark blue hyacinths were favorites,
and were easily disposed of at prices

ranging from $5 to 810, as also were
baskets filled with plants of ericas. Erica
Cavendishii did not go so well, probably
owing to plants of this variety being all
of such small size. Could larger plants
of this yellow heath have been procurable
there would he no doubt of its popularity.

The imi)orted flowering shrubs from
.Japan, such as the wistaria, flowering
cherry and others, wliicli had been forced
for the occ.ision, jirovcd to be a great
success anil, we Itelieve. all this class of
plants sold well. Khododendrons were
also niucli sought after, and proved
proHt.able Easter plants; these fetched
from .11-1: to $20.

In gathering opinions on the Easter
trade in general from different store keep-
ers, all teiiil to show that thi're h.is been
a great increase in the plant trade, while
the run on cut flowers did not average
up any better than the trade of an ordi-
nary Saturday. This should give the cut
flower grower and seller much food for
thought. Plants have been pushed to
the front. Bowers were kept in the rear.

Since Easter the prices have dropped
7,5 per cent. .Special Beauty are now
quoted at 15c., and Bride and Brides-
maid at $8 per 100; all other varieties
have suffered a corresponding decrease
In value. Carnations also are down and
good blooms can be had at from $1 to
.$2 per 100. Valley goes at from 50c. to
$2 per 100. Tulips and daffodils bring
$1 per 100; single narcissi, 50c. per
100. Violets in quantities are sold at
$2.50 per 1000. Small lots of better
grades bringing 50e. per 100.

Retailers have been kept fairly busy
through the week, but decorations have
formed the principal part of it. The one
made by the Rosar.v Co. at St. Bartholo-
mew Church, corner 44th street and
Madison avenue, for the Hammond-
Sloan wedding, consisted chieHj' of
palms and azaleas In the chancel, with
wreathing of laurel interspersed with
lilies around the pillars.

Jottings.

At the auction rooms Cleary & Co.
report good sales on the Japan oddities,
which come in the form of different birds
and animals. These are a novelty and
good prices are realized.

At the meeting of the New York Flor-
ists'Club next Monday evening, F.Henry,
of Henry & Lee, bulb importers, will give
a lecture on "The Culture of Tallies in
Bermuda." Mr. Henry knows his subject
well. A large audience is asked.

P.O'Maragaveatalkon"Kecollection8
of Gardeners and Gardening," before the
members of the Jersey Floricultural
Society, Orange, N. J., on the evening of
April 4.

Peter McDonald has been on the sick
list since Sunday last.

Among visitors in town this week
were: Edwin Hoyt.New Canaan, Conn.;
W. Craig, Philadelphia, Pa.; A, N. Pier-
son, Cromwell, Coun.: T. Sanbrook, and
G. A. Carpenter, Troy, N. Y.

H. A. Stoothoff, the tobacco specialist,
has removed to 154-156 West Twenty-
seventh street.

J. H. Bauland Co. Brooklyn depart-
ment store aregivingextraspacetotheir
plant department and are to conduct a
wholesale commission plant business,
selling plants on a 10 per cent, commis-
sion basis. This department will be
under the contiol of Kreller & Co.

The return match between the New
York and Flatbush teams was rolled on
the alleys of the latter Club Thursday
evening last, and resulted in a victorv for
Flatbush. Two games were played', the
total scores in each being as follows-
Flatbush, l,15.S-l,17'.l: New York.
1,112-1,040. The detailed figures will
appear i[i next issue.

John Lewis Childs has sold to Charles
H. Allen the land and greenhouses on
Floral boulevard. Floral Park. Mr. .Mien
has also purchased several acres from
Corinne Rudiger at Floral Park.

OBITUARY.

W. H. H. Day.

Vf. H. H. Day, an old and respected
florist of Moberly, Mo., died March 24,
aged 78 years.

Joseph B. Fills.

Josepli r.. Fitts, father of Jo.se|ih 1).
Fitts, superintendent of the Public I'ai-ks
of Providence, R. 1., died at his home in
East Providence (Ui Mardi 21.

Edward F. Rogfers.

Edward F. Rogers, well known as a
successful hybridizer of the grai)e. died
at his Inane in Peabody, Mass., Wednes-
day, March 29, aged 72 years.

Born in Salem, Mass., June 28, 1826,
the son of a merchant, and educated to
that calling, Mr. Rogers early ilevcloped
a leaning toward horticultural pursuits.
For fifteen years he withdrew himself
almost wholly from the public eye and
devoted himself to his special work. He
A\'as a wonderful man, and imi)arted his
knowedge to others, .nnd those who knew
him best appreciated him and hcuiored
him most. He became known the world
over as the originator of the famous
Rogers' grape, of which there exist to-
day numy varieties. \Vithf)Ut any ques-
tion, to him belongs the credit of first
artiliciallv hvbridizirig tlie grajn' (1.S4.8).
He received for these effortsthe only gold
medal ever aw.-irilcd bv tlii' .\lass,-u-hu-
settH Horticultural Society in this line.

He was never niarrieil, and uj) to a
short time ago, wlien he removed to Pea-
body for the purpose of gratifying his
horticultural tastes, had always been a
resident of Saleui.

Arbor Day, this year, in the State of
New Jersey, has been, by proclamation of
(iovernor Voorhees, set for Friday, April
28.

Index to Advertisements.

AkehurstOA Sou— CaruatiouB 391

Allen J K— Cut Flowers 4U2

Allen W 3— Cut Flowers.. 383. 4U2
American Jadoo Go — Jadoo

Fibre and Liquid 401. 404

American Rose Co— Seedling

Oarnations 389

Arnold T O— Rhubarb ^86

Asclimann G—Sbeep Manure. 401
ABch I aun G — Cbrysanthe-

mums 388

Bader J— Palms, Ferns, Aaa-

leas. Primulas.... — 399

Baker W J—' ut Flowers 4<j3

Baker J T— Violets 399

Baldwin A J— Geraniums, Al-
ternantheras, Begonias, Vin-
ca, S m 1 1 ax, Obrysantbe-
mums, Cannas, Petunias — 400
Bailer F A— Clematis, Quoae-
berry, Roses, Paeonlas, Smi-

lax 386

Baesett & Wasbburn — Cut

Flowers 403

Bayersdorfer H & Co— Florists

Supplies 406

Beach J E-Oamations 389

Beaulieu - Seeds 386, 400

Becker F 0— Boston Ferns ... 399

Beckert W 0— Seeds 406

BergerHH &Co- Bulbs 399

B^9jld 0— Oarnationi 389

Blanc A & Co —Specialties,

Novelties 406

Biauvelt & Guttman — Cut

Flo-sers 402

Bobbluk & Atkins — Nursery

Stock 406

Boerner F — Smilax, Geran-

iums. Hydrangeas, Oanuas.. 399
Boston Florist Letter Co-
Florists* Letters 400

Brinton W P— Shrubs 986

BucSb«e H W— Seeds 384

Buuyard H A— Bulbs 384

Burpef W A & Co— Seeds 385

BusinesH Opportunities , 398

Campbell Nurseries — Coleus 399
Odrmody J D— Ventilating Ap-
paratus 406

Cttvaoaugh M— P r i m roses,

Coleus 390

Cefrey Letter Co— Florist Let-
ters 401

Ch nnick W J— PelargODinms. 899

Chinnick W J— Trees 386

Christie O F— Carnations 391

Cleary & Go— Auctioneers 4C0

Ciucas k Boddington Co —

Seeds, Bulbs 383

Cole S-ltulbs, Seeds 385

Oonard k Jones Co— Cannaa,

JuHticias, \sparaglLi8 400

Oonley J &Sin— Tin Foil 401

Converee Greenhouses — Let-
tuce 386

Cope W h Co— Flower I'nta.. . . 404
Cottage Gardens— Carnations. 383
Cottage Gardens — Novelties,
Specialties 385

Cottage Gardeua— Palms, Fe us 391

Cowen's N Hon Glass 4u5

Cox Seed Co— Seeds. _ 3tJ5

Crabb k Hunter— Violets, Car-
nations 399

(jraig R & Son—Carnations. . . 391
Crane S — N ursery Stock,

CrotouB, Carnations 387

Crane Bros— Linenoid 404

Growl Fern Go — Decorative

Goods 403

Cunningham J H — Miscellan-
eous Plants 392

Cut Flower Exchange — Cut

Flowers 402

Davis A B 5: Son — Cuttings,

Roots. 392

Decker Blanvelt Co— CutFlow-

ers and Plants 402

Dt-ming Co— Spraying Appa-
ratus 400

Deutsche Gartner Zeltung.. .. 400
Dietsch A k Co — Greenhouse

Lumber 404

Dillon J L— Verbenas 392

Dingee & Conard Co— Rosep... 38fi
Dorner F k Sons Co- Carna-
tions 389

Dreer H A— Hardy Perennials 398

Dreer H A— Nympbeeas 400

DumontA Co-Cut Flowers... 403
Dunlop J H— Lady Dorothea

Rose 397

Eastburn LB — Carnations,

Smilax 339

Eastern Chemical Co— Plant

Food 401

Edwards & Docker— Boxes. . . 4o3

Ehret F— Cut Flowers 4n3

Eicbholz H — Geraniums 396

Eisele C— Novelties 406

Eisele J G— Daisies, Ohrysau-
themums. Miscellaneous.. .. 392

EisenbartR M — Violets 399

Elizabeth Nursery Co— Nur-
sery Stock 385

Elliott Wm k Sons — Bulbs,

Seeds . . 384

Elliott WH-Asparagus Strings 403
Ellis & Pollwortli— Bone Meal 401
EUwanger k Barry— Nursery-
Stock 387

Emmans G M— MiscellaneouH. 399
Fairview Floral Co— Chrysan-
themums, Honeysuckles, ... 399
Faust H G k Co - Tobacco

Stems, Mushroom Spawn. . . 400
Felthousen J E— Rooted Cut-
tings. Geraniums, Miscel-
laneous .... 396

F& F Nurseries— Trees, PliiDts 386

Florists' Hail Association 405

Florists' Mutual Fire Insur-
ance Association 4 iB

Fi filer L H — Boston Fern ... :i99
Fryer E— Cnltinps. PUntn . 392
Gibbons H W— Building, Heat-

ing,,

Gibllu & Co— Boilers 405

Gilchrist A— Cannas 400

Gorton k Lidgerwood Co —

Boilers 404

Grallert k Co— Carnations 391

Greene k Underbill— Rocted

Cuttings. Plants 392

Gnnther W H— Cut Flowers... 402
Hacketi J & Co — Carnations... 389
Hales H W-Mole Trap.... . 403
Haerens Bros — Azaleas, De-
corative Plants, Bulbs 386

Hancock G k Son— Carnations 391

Hancock LR— Carnations 390

Hargadine EC — Strawberry

Plants 386

Harris C A & Co -Coleus, Alter-
nantlieras, Ageratum, Alys-

sum. Cannas 390

Hart M A -Cut Flowers 402

Heacock J-Palms 406

Heikes W F— Ruses 386

HenueckeC Co— Flower Pots. 404

Herr A M — Carnatiom? 389

Herr D K— Ooleus. Miscel-
laneous Plants 396

Herzog W S-Vtolets, Carna-
tions 399

Herrmann A— Florists* Sup-
plies . 406

Hews A H & Co— Flower Pots. 404
Hicks k Crawbuck — Cut Flow-
ers 402

Hilfinger Bros-Flower Pots.. 404

Bill D-Evergreen Trees 387

Hill E G & Co— Wholesale Flor-
ists 403

Hippard E— Ventilating Ap-
paratus 404

Hitchings k Co — Greenhouse
Building, Heating, Ventilat-
ing 405

Hcflmeister Floral Co— Roses. 397

Holbrook Bros— Glass 405

Holton k Hunkel Co — Cut

Flowers. Wire Designs 402

Horan E C— Cut Flowers .... 412
Horan Jas & Son— Draca-nas.. 399

HornorCB .t Son— Trees 387

Horticultural Advertiser 4i)o

HugbesG J — Cuttings, Plants. 396

Hulsebosnh Bro9— SpirtPas 4U6

Insall R— Carnations, Cannas,

Ageratum 389

Intemaiional Heater Co-
Boilers 406

Jackson E B — Miscellaneous

Plants 392

Jackson J H— Tile 404

Jackson & Perkins Co— Roses,

Nursery Stock 386

Jacobs 8 & Sons — Green-
house Building Materials.. . 404
Jennings E B— Pansy Plants

and Seeds 399

Johnson k Stokes— Seeds 385

Jones H T— Roses, Trees,

Shrubs. Vines S'i?

Joosten 0 H— Roses ... . . 386

Easting W F— Cut Flowers,

Florists' Supplies 41*2

Kelsey HP— Galax Leaves,

Leucothre Sprays 403

Kennicott Bros Co— Out Flow-
ers, Wire Work , . 403

Kilbourn R — Violets

Krabe Wgj G— Carnations,
Pansies

Kraft Plant Tonic Co— Plant
Tinic

Kratzer P.— Violets.

Kreller k Co- PInnts

Kuehu C A-CutFlowers. Wire
Designs

Kuser B C-Miscellaneous

LagerA Hurrell— Orchids. Bas
kets, Mosp. Peat

Lakeview Rose Gardens —
Itoses, Carnations

Langjahr A H-Cut Flowers..

Lang J — Cut Flowers..

Littlefleld H F-Carnations...

Lockland Lumber Co — Cy-
press Oreenbouse Material..

Logan Ave Greenhouses— Car-
nations, Fuchsias

Long DB -Booklets

LougsdorfO L— Trees

Lord k Buruham Co — Boilers.

MacDonald k McM anus— Cut
Flowers

Mader P— Miscellaneous Dec-
orative and Bedding Plants.

May J N— Chrysanthemums..

McBnde Nursery — Ooleus,
Geraniums

McC artby N F & Co— Cut Flow-
ers, FJori^ts' Supplies, Auct-
ioneers

McFadden E 0— Ferns

McGregor Bros— Decorative
Plants, Roses. Violets,
Oranges, Miscellaneous .

McKellar k Wlnterson- Cut
Flowers, Florists' Supplies..

Mever J C & Co— Silkaline . .

Michel Plant k Bulb Co—
Pyrus, Verbenas

Millang F— Cut Flowers

Miller A L— Dahlias

Miller G L— Coleus, Decora-
tiveft Miscellaneous Plants.

Minor W L — Imperial Violet. .

Moninger J C Co —Cypress,
Greenhouse Lumber

Moon 8 C— Uardy Shrubs

Moon W H Co — Deciduous
Trees

Morris Floral Co— Carnations,
Miscellaneous

Morteneen 8— Roses

Mobs G M— Cut Flowers

Murpbey W— Carnations

Myers k Co— Boilers

National Florists' Board of
Trade -Collections, Reports.

National Plant Co— Chrysan-
themums, Miscellaneous ..

Newport Nurs-Shrubs, Trees

N Y CutFlower Co-Cut Flow-
ers

N Y Market Gardeners' Asso-
ciations — Bulbs . Seeds

Niesfen L— Cut Flowers

Niqui^t F— Carnations

Niqnet F— Ericas

Uruisby E A— Ventilating Ap-
paratus

Ouworkerk P — Shrubs, Vines,
Bulbs, Roses

Park Nursery- Panties, Mis-
cellaneous 399

Parry J R— Nelumbiums 366

Peacock W P- Dahlias, Carna-
tions 390

Peckham 8 8— Dracfenas,

Ferns, Musa. Coleus 399

PennockSS— Cut Flowers 402

Peterson E S& Sons— Shrub-
bery. E\ergreens 386

Pierce F O Co -Mastlca 405

Pierson F RCo— Buibs 383

Pitteburg Cut Flower Co— Cut
Floweis.Florists'Supplies.. 402

Plant Seed Co— Seeds 384

Pullen A— Fruit Trees. Aspar-
agus 11 )otB 387

Quaker City Machine Co— Ven-
tilating Apparatus 405

Backharn Q A— Pteris 399

Rawlings E I-Geraniuma 396

Rawson G P — Chrysanthe-
mums, Rosea 388

Rawson W W & Co— Sepds 384

Reck J-Cuttiugs, Plants .. ..396
Red Towers Greenhouses —

Fertilizers 401

Reed k Keller — Florista' Sup-
plies 401

Reeser C A Co— Roses 386

Rtid E-Cut Flowers 4)'3

Reinberg Bros — Carnations,

Roses 397

Reinberg Bros-Cnt Flowers.. 4('3
Renard J— Carnations, Violets. 391
Reynolds A L — Carnations.
Chrysanthemums, Roses. ... 388

Rice J B & Co— Seeds 385

Richmond Stove Co— Heaters. 405
Bicksecker C H— Galax Leaves 403
Rider-Ericsson Engine Co-
Pumps 404

Ripperger G— Sheep Manure- . 401
Rohrer H D— Car nati ons,

Geraniums 389

Rnlker A & Sons— Bulbs. Plants 384
Rolker A &. Sons— Cape

Flowers, Cycas Leaves 400

Rose A D-Chrysanthemums. 388
RcseMfgCo— Sulpho-Tobacco

Soap 401

Ryereon C C— Tobacco Stems
and Du8t,Flower Pots.Vaees,

Baskets, Hose, Glass 404

Schiller J L— Seeds 384

Schmidt J 0-Cabbage Plant. 386
Sctmldt J C- Pansies, Mtsc... 399
Schmidt k Botley— Roses. 397

Schmitz F W O— Bulbs. Plants 384

Schultheis 4— Ericas 399

Schulta A — Carnations. Mis-
cellaneous 390

SchwabeCO— Miscellaneoua. . S90
SeoBayJ A— Bulb Sprinkler. . 405

SeaClififNurs ry- Vlo'ets 399

Spawanhaka Green houses —

Coleus, Asparagus.... 396

Seawaubaka Greenhouses —
Miscellaneous Plants and

Cuttings..- 392

Seldel D B— Aquatics 40)

Shelmire W R — CarnatiouB,

Violets 391

Shellroad Greenhouse Oo —

Phlox, Miscellaneous , 390

Sheridan W F— Cut Flowers. . . i02
Siebrecht k Son — Dracaena

Canes. Palm Seeds 384

Smith E— Geraniums 396

Smith N k Sons — Chrysanthe-
mums 388

Smith N & Sons— Smilax 41-6

Smith N & Sons— Vincas 392

Smith W & T Co— Rosea, Trees.

Shrubs, Vines. Roots 387

Smooth On Mfg Co— Joint

Caulking Material 403

Soltau G & Co— Carnations. . .. 389
Steams A T Lumber Co— Cy-
press Lumber 40B

St Louis Cut Flower Co- Cut

l lowers 4C3

Storrs k Harrison Oo— Roses,
Canna.s, 'Muuis, Miscellan-
eous. Nursery Stock. .. .. 399
Stoothofl H A— Tobacco Stems 390
Stumpp k Walter Co — Bulbs,

Roots 384

Stuppe W— Cannas. Alternan-

theras. Carnations iOO

Sutherland G A— CutFlowers,

Florists Hupplies 402

Suzuki & Ilda -Cycas Stems... 384

Swayne W— Carnations 391

Taylor E J— Carnations 389

Thorbuin J M & Co— Seeds.... 384
Towell J — Carnations, Ama-
ryllis 390

Traondly k Schenck — Out

Flowers .. 402

VanhorneGriffen&Oo-GlasB.. 4C1
Vanlcek V A— Nursery Stock ., 387
Vaughan's Seed Store— Import

Bulbs 384

Vick k Hill Co— Vincas, Dra-
caenas, Dahlias 392

Vincent R Jr & Son— Vege-
table Plants 386

Vincent R Jr& Son— Chrysan-
themums, Heliantbu8,Nym-

phsea 388

Wants 398

Watson T R— Shrubs. Trees.

Vines 406

Weatherby G W— Farfugium . 392

Weber k Sons C 8 — Glass 406

Weber H k Sons — Carnations,

Chrysanthemums 389

Weeber & Don— Seeds 384

Welch Bros -Cut Flowers 402

Wbilldin Pottery Co— Flower

Pots 404

Whitton k Rons- Pansies,Mi8-

cellanecuB 399

Wietor Bros— Cut Flowers. , .. 4i3
Willowmead Gardens- Or-
chids, Miscellaneous 403

Wittbold Geo— Palms, Ferns. . 399
Wolf A Q & Bro — Ventilators,
Soil Sifters, Insecticide

Mixers 404

Wood Bros — Verbenas. Gera-
niums, Camatiors. Cannas,
Chrysanthemums. Miscel-
laneous. 396

Wood Glass Co— Glass 404

Young J — Cut Flowers 402

Young T Jr — Cut Flowers 413

396

THE F=I-ORISTS' BXCHKNCe.

CERANIUIVIS-Mixed

A grand lot, from 3 and 2H

inch pots, $3.00 per 100 . .

ELMER I. RAWLINGS, Qaakertown, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

or Plants from
2 inch Pots...

Alyssum, Heliotrope, Chrysanthemums,
English Ivy, Vinca Variegata, Ageratum, blue
and white. Lemon Verbenas.

Seedlings of Victoria and Queen ot the
Market Hall Asters, Salvia Spleudens, Calen-
dula, Tagetes, etc. Strong English Ivy, trom
6 in. pots. Stock plants of 'Mums. Write
what you want and we will give you prices.

JOHN RECK, -

Mention the Florists'

Rooted Cuttings

Bridgeport, Conn.

Kxchan(?e when writing.

Unequaled
Varieties

Vigorous
Stocic....

Best Mammoths, Btrone pot pi
'* '• rooted cuttloi

Older

pot plants
igs....

100

,.»3.l»

1.25

t.OO

strong pot plants 2.50

1000

t25.au

10.00
8.00
20.00

ROOTED

GERANIUM

CUTTINGS

Double and slnsle, best varlely. »2.0I P3r 100

"str^ngTot plants, $3.00 per 100: $35.00 per
1000.

Clean
Healthy

Bon Ton New York John Younl

Gold Nussec White Cloud

Rooted cuttings, $6.00 per 100; $40.00 per 10(0.
Jubilee Amazlndy P'»ra Hill

$3.60 per 100 ; $20.00 per 1000.
Jahn's Scarlet Daybreok

Meteor Alaska

Thos. Cartledae Wm. Scott

$3.U0 per 100; $15.00 per 1000.
LIzzIs McGownn Portia

$1.50 per 100; $13.00 per lOOO.

CANNAS

strong
Dormant
.. Roots

Special otter tor next 15 days.

Alplionse Itouvier
Florence Vaughan
Paul Bruant
Creole

ThoB. S. Ware
F. B Pierson
Ttalia

John White
$15.00 per 1000.

J. C. Vaughan
Sonv. de A. Crozy
Comte de Bouchard

$20.00 per 1000.

OUR.
NEXT

Rooted
Cuttings

CHBYSHHTHEPIOPIS 'S

H oz.,
for

Admiral Courbet
Chas. Hender§on
Paul IVlarquant
Mme. Crozy
Francois Crozy
Doyen J. Sisley
Oriole.
Anstria

$2.00 per 100 ;

J. C Cabos
Burbank
Plerson's Premier

$2.50 per 100;
Our selection of above variety. $12.50 per 100.

MISCELLANEOUS.

100 looo

AKeratam, blue and white — $1 00 $8 OD
" Princess Pauline... 150

Coleus, all leading sorts 100 8 Oil

Fuchsias, double and single... 2 00 16 OO

Feverfew 160 13 UD

Heliotrope, light and dark.... 126 10 00

Iiiipatiens Sultaul 2 00

Moon Vines, true 2 00 15 00

Salvias, Splendens and Bedman 1 25 10 00

T Ceranium Introduction
America

win bt reodT nc.vt Spring. Oorre.pondenoe from
oatiilogue men .oU.ltc.l. Pliotouraph. Irei-,

HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa.

Mention the Florleta' Exchange when writing.

g^0^u #*||M Verscballeltll and Golden Bedder,
|;|ll m IIX »0.00 a 1000 Fanct, twenty-Ove
UUkbU W vara., superb brigbtest colored,

some grand new, $5.00 per 1000.

Ii'rFllH>liTU£D> P. Miijor, .\.Kana, AmaWlls
&LTbnN&NTHtnA and I-lttsburg, latter especaly

fine, all are nice bushy little plants, *6 0O per 1000.
BEGONIAS, Vernon and Krfordil, best beddcrs,

DOII BLE*PK'i''l)NlAS, Veteran and other choice
varleUes. Jl-SO per lOO. „„im

V E K B E N A . brlgbest colors, strong, 60c. per luo.

UEiVk'S STAR PHLOX, finest seed, ^
aoc; ScedllDgs. 25C. per 100. ^„.„„ _,„ .

PlIi{PL,E FOUNTAIN GRASS, grand
edging Canuaa. 15c. per doz.
Any quantity of plants by express at quoted rates

By mail add 20c. to every dollar's worth, bend tor

descriptive list. Cash please.

DANIEL K. HERR. Lancaster, Pa.

Mention th» FlorliitB' Exchange when writing

SMITH'S FAVORITE,

This Geranium is a spoit Irom the Prince
Charles. Itisaijreat hloomer, having double
flowers, variegated and very pretty. The stem
is from 4 to 6 inches long. I have cultivated it
for three years. I have somewhere between
000 and 8110 plants. I think there is none other
like it in tbe tjniied States. The flower will
last as long as Carnations, after being cut. I
now offer them for sale tor the first time, 3 at
the dozen rates. Kates $6 00 per dozen.
Cash with order.

E. SMITH, "r.i'cr.t'" Waterloo, N.Y.

Mention the Florlstg' Exchange when writing.

ROOTED CUTTINGS DY MAIL^^

GAZANIA SPLENDENS »1 60

BEGONIAS, flowering, incl. Hunnewell.. 1 50

AGEKATUM, white and blue 75

AGEKATUM, Princess Pauline (novelty). 2 00

CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Pennsylvania.... 2 00

Glory of Paciflc and 10 other varieties. . 1 00

DOUBLE PETUNIA, 4 in. pots, 15 vars... 5 00

HELIOTKOPES, 4 in. pots, 4 vars 4 00

BEDONIAS, Crimson King and Duchess

of Edinburg, flue bedders, 3 in. pots... 3 00
MYOSOTIS, Elizabeth Fanrobert, 3 in 2 50

CASH WITH ORDER, PLEASE.

GEO. J. HUGHES, - Berlin, N. J.

Mention ttiA TnoHnte' Exchanire when writing.

MONEY

Pittsburg.

Easter Notes.

In my last notes before Easter tlie
weather was such that I predicted we
would have a white Easter, and it came
true. Sunday mornine; the ground was
covered with snow. Saturday the weather
was very wintry-like, cold, with snow
flurries a"ll day. Plants on the miirket
stands were half frozen, even cut flowers
needed some protection. But m spite ot
all this business was better than many
expected. The volume done was greater
tiian last year, according to the reports
of the dealers, but if the weather had been
more seasonable a larger business could
have been expected, particularly in plants.
Stock was rnther abundant and choice,
very little being old or poor, excepting
some bulbous flowers and Harrissi lili.s.
Wholesale prices were rather high. I.nsrs
went up to .1520 per hundred; enrnations
from .f 3 to .!«: bulb stock from $5 up
and Harrisii lilies $in. In the stores and
markets prices reahzed were as follows:
Itoses from $-2.oQ to f 5 per dozen, carna-
tions from 7.->c. to .fl.SO, a few bringing-
about $2; violets, 5(lc. a bunch ot
twenty-five; bulbous stock from 75c. up-
ward. Harrisii ranged from $2. .50 to $i
per dozen and were very plentiful. A
good many were left unsold, as the sup-
ply was far greater than was expected.
The commission houses cleaned up their
stock well and could have handled more,
as the dealers were all anxious to buy
lilies, expecting a big sale for them, but
thev were somewhat disappointed as the
ilen'iaiiil wns not :is great as usual.

Plant tnide was f.iirly good, the mar-
kets were well supi>lied with all sorts of
stock, .\zaleas, genistas and hydrangeas
soid at fair prices. Hyacinths about as
usual, from 15c. up. Those gardeners
who occupied stands ont-of-doors around
the market had a hard time to keep their
plants in good salable condition, as the
soil froze in the pots.

The show windows of mo.st ot our flor-
ists were verv tastily arranged. The dis-
Ijlay made by the Allrghi-iiy market flor-
ists' was also very attractive. In the
Pittsburg market conditions were not
favorable for much display as the stands
are out-of-doors and stock had to be
handled very carefully on account of the
cold and wind. The bulk of the orders
received by the trade in general was for
boxes of cut flowers.

E. C. Reineman.

Ludwig Anderson for several years
with L. L. May & Co., has accepted a po-
sition with the State Public Schoo,10wa-

^"uS^list ot recent callers is a long one
this time; Frank Berry, of fllw^t^^'
Mr. Lord, ot Owatonna and A N Kins-
man, of Austin, this State; Walter Mott,
of Riverton.N. J.; Carl Cropp, of Chi-
cago; .los. liolker, of Greater New Yoik.
.M,-. Van Zanten, Mr. H. J. Goemans, Mr
Kroschell, Mr. Keur and others of the

For varieties and prices, see issue of Jan. 38.
SEND FOR PRICE LIST.

WOOD BROS., Fishkili, N.Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

BY READING THIS.

Onr Geraniums are grown in flats and
in soil, our selection, $1.50 per 100; $12.00 per
1000. Rose Geraniums, $3.00 per 100.

A tew thousand ot S. A. Nutt, E. G. Hill,
Beaute Poltevine, La Favorite, in 2 in. pots, at
$20.00 per 1000. Happy Thought, and Rose
Geraniums, 2}^ in. pots, tfS.OO per 100.

Skeleton Rose, Dr. Livingston, $2.00 per 100;
21/2 inch pots, S3.00 per UIO.

Marguerite, Double Golden, rooted cut-
tings, $3 00 per 100.

Clant Alyssum, 2V2 in. pots, $3.00 per
100; rooted cuttings, $1.00 per 100.

AKeratutn, blue and white, 60 cts. per lOO ;
$5.1x1 per inuil.

Fuclislas, standard sorts, $1.50 per 100;
$12 011 per liiuO; 2K In. pots, $3.00 per 100.

feverfew, Little Gem, from flats, $1.25
per IIJO; $10.00 per 1000.
Stevla, comp. var., $1.50 per 100.
Heliotrope, 6 varieties, $1.00 per 100;
$9,110 per lOOli.

Vlncas, var., cuttings, $1 25 per 100. i in.
stock. Hue, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000.

Coleus, all the best varieties. Verachaf-

feltii and Queen, 75 cts. per 100; $6.00 per 1000.

Coleus in variety, 60 cts. per 100 ; $5.00 per 1000.

The above are rooted cuttings except where

noted. ^"Cash must accompany all orders.

J.E.FELTHOUSEN,Schenectady,N.Y.

Mention tbe FlorlBta" Exchange when writing.

Dutch army.

Veritas.

Buffalo.

Easter Trade.

With the interest or influence that
the weather bears upon trade at Easter
time.it was through dubious vision that
thecraftsmanhereon Thursday in Easter

week looked on cloudy skies. Though
an improvement over previous

condi-
and

[ eay, II.T-

W. L. SWAN, Prop.

WE AKE HJSADQUARTEKS FOK CHOICE KOOTED
CUTTINGS OF

VerBCha0eltil, Golden Bcdder and
preHS ot India.

These are not merely slightly rooted tips but good,
Mirong mid clean cuttings. averaglDg i^ In. In
leugtli and so well rooted as to De practically ready for

JAS. C. CLARK

EXTRA

Supt.

STRONG ONE TEAR
PLANTS OF

llspaiaous SpteDgen,

$3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000.

5 Incb pots on delivery,

FriceSl.OOper 100 ; 97.50 per 1000 I not
loss than 300 at 1000 rates.

Mentloa ths Flortot*' Bxctaanga wbao wrlUns,

Orders for 1000 F. O. B. New York City.
Samples of either by mail on receipt of 10 cts.
Terms cash with order or C. O. D.

St. Paul.

A Satisfactory Easter.

The volume ot sales in the city un-
doubtedlv broke all previous records.
The weather was clear and cold, necessi-
tating tlie wrapping of all plants. All
slock sold well, though the trade in plants
was notquite as brisk asin former years,
(iood prices were obtained for flrst-class
stock, and fewer complaints about prices
were noted than ever before. Patrons
who saw a good thing and wanted it
were willing to pay tor it.

The crop of lilies was hardly as large
as in previous years, still there were
enough to meet the demand. Azaleas
sold well, as did hydrangeas. In the way
of novelties, metrosideros and Crimson
Itamblers sold well. Bulbous stock moved
slowlv. though there was a fair demand
for hyacinths. But the day of the Dutch
bnlb'inthis country is fast waning, unless
there should be decided improvements in
varieties and quality.

Cut flowers were in good demand,
roses, carnations and lilies leading.
Wholesale prices were higher than in sev-
eral years, while the quality and quan-
tity of the crop were very gratifying.
Wlijte flowers were no more in demand
tlian colored ones. A tew years since
white flowers were at a preininin at Eas-
ter, whilecDloreil went begging. .\ow the
reverse is equally true. The home supply
was not equal to the demand and Mil-
waukee and Chicago weredrawn on quite
heavil.y. Shipped stock was of uniformly
good quality, which would indicate that
1 he growers and shippers at last realize
tile importance ot having fresh cut stock.
Iletail prices were as follows: Koses,
.fl .."lO to $2.25 per dozen; Beauty, $i to
$'.); carnations, 7;">c. to .^2; violets, ,f2
per hundred. Valley, tulips and dnffodils
at 75c. per dozen. Lilies sold uniformly
at 25c. per bud. Smilax was very scarce
and couiinanded fancy flgurea.

The News.

The Florists' Club gave a social
entertaiuinent on the evening ot March
11, but owing to the blizzard it was very
lioorly atteuded. Some ot the brethren
spent the night on the snowbound inter-
urban cars, reaching home late Sunda.v.
The entertainment w.as repeated March
25 with a good attendance.

tions, it was not encouraging,
showed less so in a smart flurry ot soft
heavy snow late at night. Friday, how-
ever, came on sunny and pleasant, and
warm enough that plants could be
moved out-of-doors without protection.
On Saturday it started in pleasant over-
head but clouded and cold. It bareiy
thawed in the shade, and this teinpera-
ture positively prevented the making o
any displays outside. In the aftf °o,«"
light snow flurries were frequent, with
some wind. Sunday remained cold and
freezing and cloudy. ..

These weather conditions were decid-
edly against any increased oft hand and
spontaneous trade. It may probably
have helped the stores. The dealers on
themarkets are wont to complain in any
event, while most of the store men claim
a trade up to or ahead of recent years

It notably may be called outfight a
plant trade Easter. Many of the store
men giving the cut flower trade little
attention or effort. „„„„„

Carnations had been reported scarce
beyond known measures, lience prices
decidedly akin to fancy points vvere de-
manded and as a rule gotten. A whole-
sale price of four to five dollars per hun-
dred for only a good grade, leading the
retailer to try to get $1 per dozen was
against any largeuseof carnations b.vtne
public. Koses were inclined to follow
the bent given to carnations. Violets
were brought to the beck of the con-
sumer in full supiily for the demand : in
quality fair and all calls were supplied
nicely. It wonld seem, it cut flowers
were to hold the importance in Easter
trade that tradition seemed proper, that
different lines are necessary. Possibly
summing up to the one item ot lower
prices, (luality considered, covers it an.
With all the plants offered, it can be said
in a comparative sense that flowers were
not sold out so clean as were the former.
Buyers being turned away from cut
flowerpurchasesraay also account some-
what for the slow sales ot bulbous
blooms, as the finest of daffodils aiid
tulips were left over unsold in quanti-
ties. . , . .„
Easter 111 V plants were in fair supply,
but not plentiful, and generally sold out;
a retail price being at rate of 2uc. per
bloom. Azaleas seemed a bit plenty in
some stocks, but were generally cleaned
u]). Wm. Scott says a good call they
could not supply was noticable for a
plant to retail at from $1 to #1.50. The
classes retailed generally range from
$1.50 to $-1. Hydrangeas were plentiful.
It seemed to us a wholesale price of $1
to |l.50 tor G and 7 inch pot plants a
bit too high for good business in them.
Bulb stock in flats was more than ample
of supply, but well grown Dutch hya-
cinths went well. Genistas cannot be
called popular to any real extent, though
a touch of their yellow in a group of
color often makes the color scheme com-
plete. Some well grown Crimson Ram-
bler roses in 8 inch pots, seen at Reb-
Btock's, show to our mind a new depart-
ureof merit, aright thing in tact. Rhodo-
dendrons seem needed only at intervals.
But few hybrid forced roses were seen
here this year. Is their fashion gone ?

Cut American Beauty roses were abun-
dant to almost an over supply.

Let the florist glean all the points he
can of the past Eastertide. The Ameri-
can public is becoming a flower loving
public, undoubtedly, and liberal in its
fashion. The florist to receive the best
meed ot remuneration must not trifle
with conditions however, be such laid on
facts or on the fancies ot the buyers.
Beautiful blossoming plants, and good
well grown blooms at but moderate
prices to the consumer will, to our mind,
win the best pecuniary results.

ViDI.

April 8, 1899.

THe Pl-ORists' Exchange.

397

The New Rose, ADMIRAL DEWEY

Color, a delicate flush pink, shading to white. A large full and fragrant flower.

A remarkably free bloomer ; very hardy. Price from

I plant $1 00

12 plants 9 00

50 plants $17 50

100 plants 30 00

Long, stiff stems, requiring little tying.
2% inch pots:

500 plants $125 00

000 plants 200 00

-SEND IN YOUR ORDERS

200,000 CARNATION CUTTINGS

EARLY.-

Well

rooted, standard and fancy varieties. Very low
price upon request. Blooming plants for Easter in large
varieties. Write us your wants. We can supply them.

LAKEVIEW ROSE GARDENS, ^""^""^^^S^ranTpAt^mV^"^^'*^' Jamestown, N. Y.

Caster Trade.

Ottawa.

Easter week gave all kinds of
weather. Saturday it was cold enough
to oblige UB to wrap all plants. The
Easter trade in plants was ahead of
former years, and in cut flowers, equal
to the demand in other years. Scrim
rented a large store for plants alone, and
devoted his old store entirely to cut
flowers. Special stock with him was, in
cut flowers, roses, violets and valley; in
plants, azaleas (of which he had a large
stock of Niobe, Mardner, Apollo and
Verv.x-neaua) acacias, genistas, pot roses,
violets and pans of vallej; also large
quantities of bulbous stock in pots and
pans. With the excfption of the last
named and lilies, all were sold ; l<i inch
pots containing four L.longiflorums took
well.

Graham Brothers had a fine display,
and took the lead in lilies, spiraea and
bulbous stock. Their lilies were es-
pecially fine. Pots of valley were a
feature with them. Wright, of Aylmer,
as usual, was to the front with fine
healthy lilies.

Church decoratifniB were as elaborate
as formerly, and all floristareceived a
share of their patronage.

The most noticeable feature of this
Easter was the demand for good plants,
pots of stocks, hyacinths, tulips and
daffodils being ver.v much in the back-
ground. A lot of cinerarias (dwarf), of
a very fine strain, were iiuickly snapped
up.

Hoses were plentiful and of firstquality;
and being nK)Stly homegrown, were not
too salt. Violets were fair. If we only
had had a few thousand more carna-
tions! But then, we got along without
them, having to make shift with roses.

Prices were: roses, .1il.."iO to .f2..50;
carnations, T.'ic: valley, of which there
was an abundance, OOc; violets, $1.,")0;
bulbous stock, <>oc.

One pleasing feature was that up to
this hour, very few complaints have been
received. K.

Uost Excellent.

Vour paper is a molt excellent one, giving:
articles that are valuable to the trade. 1 can
see an improvement every year. No florist
should be without the best florist trade paper
published. j^S. C. MDHRAY.

Peoria, III.

Montreal.

Easter Trade Keport.

A good average in supplj', sales and
prices will about cover the Easter trade.
There were no sensational sales or prices,
but a general .steady trade and everyone
seemed to be well satisfied, following the
lead of the whole Winter. Good flowers
or plants were the first to go and at top
prices; anything poor or medium was
very hard to dispose of even at very low
figures. Outside of lilies colored flowers
and plants werein greatest demand with
violets leading. Despite the fact that the
quality of lilies was poorer than usual
they were sold out at 2.")C. per flower.
Madam Van der Cruyssen azaleas were in
large snpi)ly, of extra quality, and easily
followed lilies as favorites, w'ith lilacs,
rhododendrons, spiraeas (japonica selling
lietter tii.'in niultill(irM),di>ntziasin about
the order named! a tine lot of rriiiison
Kambler and v.illeyin small pans at Ben-
nett's going ([uickly.

Pi'ices ruUMi as follows:

Beauty, firsts, fl each; seconds, iOc.
to 75c. each: teas of all varietio-s, firsts,
?2 to $3. .50; seconds, ^1 to $1.50 per
dozen, t'arnations. (iOc. to $1, a few
good e.\tras, if 1.25 ])cr dozen, Bain mak-
ing a record with a dozen l.awson's at
.?! each. Violets lironght .">Or. jjer bunch:
llilicB. I'.'c. per bud and flower: eallas,
20c.: daffodils, (JDc. to T.'ic.: tulips, 50c.
to (jOc: valley, 50e. per dozen: azaleas,
popular sizes,' $2 to $4, sjiecinicns run-
ning to *12: hybrid roses, $1 to $1.50;
rhndodi'ndrons, $1.50 to $:S, a few speci-
mens at fancy prices: hydrangeas, single
heads, 75c. to $1.50; bougiiinvilleas (In
littli' demand.) $1.5n to $2: lilacs, $1.50
to$;'.: Crimson liamblcr, $1 .-ind $1.25;
valley in sm:ill pans, 75c. to .$1.

Notes.

Colin Campbell is moving May 1 to
a larg<'r store oppfjsite his present loca-
tion.

Monda.y night, 24th inst., has been
made a carnation night at the Club. .Any-
one wishing t(j send an exhibit will please
bear in mind that it must arrive here be-
fore the custom house closes at 1 P. M.
on tin* previous .Saturday. — B.

Bridesmaid Excelled by tills Me'w Rose.

Formerly Called

Miss Clara Barton.

MAID OF HONOR

Plants in 2!4 inch pots now reH(]v.
PRICE: Per 100, ^15.00; 50at lUUrate; per 1000, S125.00; 2.50 at 1(100 rate.

HOFFMEISTER FLORAL CO., 813 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio.

JSrsALKBT E. G. HILL & CO., Richmond, Ind., F. R. PIERSON CO.,Tarrytown, N.Y.

Lady
Dorothea

WINNER OF SILVER CUP,

Chrysanthemum Show, Chicago, 1898.

CERTIFICATES OF MERIT,

New York and Toronto.

The Florist's Rose. A free bloomer.

Always an attractive and selling color.
No bullheads. ^ ^ ^ ^ ^

1 Plant $ 0 60

12 Plants 4 00

lUO Plants 25 00

250 Plants $ 60 00

500 Plants 75 00

lOtO Plants 125 00

JOHN H. DUNLOP, = Toronto, Caaada.

II

I have them in quantity ; the quality
is sure to please you. Also a few
RRIDES (^"For prices on the

prt ifc»»->j. yn,.i„u8gjjeB, write to

STEPHEN MORTENSEN, Southampton Bucks Co . (near Philadelphia), Pa.

Mention the Flnrlpta" Kxrhangf^ when writing

ROSES! ROSES! ROSES!

Strong, Healthy Plants, out of VA inch pots.

THE FOLLOWING VARIETIES at $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1000.

Agrippina
Bridesniaiil
Beaute Iiicoiistaut
Catherine Meriiiet
Clothllcle Soupert
Coquette de Lyon
Dr. Grill

Duches.s de ISrabant
Gen. de Tartas
Henry M. Stanley

Jules Finger
La Princess Vera
Mnie. J. Schwartz
Mnie. F. Kruger
Mnie. Schwaller
ftlme. de AVatteville
Marquis de Viviens
»Iarie Van Houtte

Marie Guillot
Mrs. DeGraw
Papa Gontier
Princess Sagan
Queen's Scarlet
The Bride
The Queen
White Kambler
Pink Rambler
Yellow Kambler

THE FOLLOWING VARIETIES at $3.00 per 100; $25 per 1000.

Perle des Jardiiis
Meteor
Climbing Meteor

Maman Cochet
Malniaison
Kaiserin A. Victoria

Pink La France
Crimson Rambler

HYBRIDS

A very fine assortment, splfindid stock, out
of 2>., in. pots, including best Reds. Pi nits and
Whites at $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000.

SCHMIDT & BOTLEY, Springfield, Ohio.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

' REINBERQ BROS. I

Mention the Floiists' Exchanse wti«n wrttmc.

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

Per 100 Per 1000

Meteor $1.50 $12.50

Bridesmaid .... 1.50 12..50
Bride 1.50 12.50

Plants out of2J^ Inch Pots.

Pit KKJ Per KWl

Bridesmaid .... $3.00 $25.00

Bride 3.00 25.00

Perle 3.00 25 00

Meteor 3.00 25.00

CARNATIONS

ROOTED
CUTTINGS.

Per 100 Per 1000

Wm. Scott .... $1.00 $7.50

Nancy Hanks . . . 1.00 7.50

McOowan .... 1.00 7.50

Tidal Wave .... 1.00 7.50

Kohinoor 1.00 7.50

Argyle 4.00 35.00

Painted Lady . . . 3.00 25.00

Evelina 3.00 25.00

Per ll«l Per 1(«I0

Jubilee $2.50 $20.00

Triumph 2.50 20.00

Mrs. McBurney . 2.50 20.00

Flora Hill .... 1 50 12.50

Mayor Pingree . . 1.50 12.50

Nivea .... 1-50 12.50

Daybreak .... 150 12.50

Armazindy .... 1.50 12,50

Alaska 1.50 12.50

NEW CARNATION EVANSTON %'ot ^^^,'^r.^?:^Si^lt^

Our plantH and cuttings are strong and well grown and free from disease.
All plants anil cuttings sold under the condition tbat It not entirely satisfactory tbey are to
be returned at once. _^

No order taken for less than I OO.

S-A-LESEOOlWi:,

T

,K, REINBERO BROS, si Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. «,

Iff/

Maauon xlxm Floiiau' ffixchange wben wTltin«.

S98

The Florists* Excht^nge.

SITUITIONS WINTEO.

Rate, 10 oentfl p«r line (8 words), each In-
■ertlon. Cash with order. This rate applies only
to situation wanted adTertleements and wben set
lolld, without display. When letters are addressed in
oar care add 10 cts. to cover expense of forwardinK

A COMPETENT, all-around, greenhouse man
■'*■ wants work, IS years' experience. X, 120
Cedar Street. New York.

riEKMAN. 28. sluffle. 12 years' experience, all-
^-^ around man. strictly sober, honest, wants
situation, (j. Klefner, 22 2d Street, New York.

riARDENKK, florist, age 30, experienced grower
^-^ In beddlnir plants, cut flowers, etc., desires a
position, weekly pay. Florist, 563 W. 50 St., New
York. N. Y.

■r)ESIQNEU. decorator and general retail store
■*-^ man wants situation, siugle, 7 years' experi-
ence with high. class trade. 0. B. C, care Florists'
Bxcbange.

VyANrBD, position as working foreman, German.
*^ family, flrst-class florist, a worker, good
grower and designer. Write to B. L., Florists'
Exchange.

OITUATION wanted, bj youn^ florist, age 26. T
•^ years' experience oil cnminercial place, speaks
German and Eitgllsti: Bast preferred. Address,
A.M. E., care Flnrlsts' Exchange.

TDOSITIoN wanted by married man. experienced
-*- grower of roses, carnations, 'mums and bed-
ding plants; good references. Florist, care E.
Haubt. 385 Schanck Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y.

TyANrED. position In large seed house, wholesale
'* department or office preferred, by married
man, :i3 years old. with 10 years' experience in seed
business. Address Will Emerson. Waterloo, Neb.

"POREM AN wants situation, commercial place, to
■^ to have full charge of greenhouses; designer,
decorator; 2j years' experience, can furnish best of
references. Foreman O., care Florists' Exchange

A L.IVE wIdeawHke man Is looking for position as
■*^ foreman on large place where roses are made
a specialty; 15 years' eiperleme; for particulars
and references, a idress Maid, care Florists' Ex-
change.

CITUATION wanted, by experienced grower of
^ cut flowers and general stock; age 29. married;
last four years with B. U. Asmus; able to take
Charge of place. II. E. Fischer, care WestHoboken
P.O.. N.J.

CITUATION wanted, by practical florist and gar-
*^ dener. age 26, mnrried, 10 years' experience,
open for engagement May 1, best references. Long
Island or New Jersey preferred. Address W., Box
624. Madison. N. J.

riA R DEN K Rand florist. asslBtant.Qerman. single,
^^ 12 years' experience in flrst-class private place;
understands roses, carnations, violets; flrst-class
references. Albert Schultz, Western Boulevard.
78th and 7!nh Hts., care Clark & Sons, New York.

CITUATIi'N wanted, by a young man 21 years of
*^ age; 6 years' experience in carnations, aspara-
gus. beddioK plants; good up-to-date designer; also
understands drivlni?. Please state wages, with or
without board, M. J. H.. care Florists' Exchange.

Oood iiiaker-up and dec-
orator -wishes situation.

KIUII, HVTGO,
209 "W. 25t*» St.. Kew Yorfc.

SITUATION WANTED.

By young man, as rose grower
on first-class commercial place,
best of references from present
and past employers. Address,
with full particulars,

"NEW YORK," care

Florists' Exchange.

HELP WINTED

Bate Alperinch. No ad v. less than 60c.

lY ANTED.

A good salesman and raakei-up. Must
be used to first-class trade. State experi-
ence and wages expected. Permanent
position to right man.

J. I.OVI8 LOOSE, TVashlDgton, D. C.

IV ANTED.

At once. single young man. experienced In green-
houee work and bedding out; must be industrious
energetic, and of good appearance; wages 115.00
per month and board for a start. Address

CENTRAL OREKNHOUSES»

Sandusky, Ohio.

A GOOD GROWER

Wanted hy May let, on commurclal place few
miles from Boston ;youni; married man with
first rate references; house on the place; will
be required to board two assistants. Address

SVltURKS,
CareGeo. A. Sutherland. 67 Bromfleld street,

Boston, Mass.

Uentlon the Florists' Rxchange when writing.

HELP WIHTED.

WANTED.

A man acquainted with the Oorlsts in the vicinity
of New York City, to solicit trade and docollec-
tins.

SUPPLIES, care of

Florists* Exchange.

WANTED.

A man to work In small commercial place,
for greenhouse and garden; one who is sober
and industrious; wages $15 per month and
board. Address

H. B. D., Boj 15, Kssex, Conn.

WANTED.

A man who understands Palms and growing
Ferns and general greenhouse work. Also
good reference required.

J. K. F., care of Florists' Exchange.

^WANTED.

A married man with small family, who thor-
oughly understands watering American Beau-
ties; wages $32 per month, including house,
coal and wood ; first man applying in person,
with good references, will get position.

L. A. NOE,

Madison, N, J.

W^ ANTED, FOREMAN.

In a commercial place, purely catalogue
trade; rose grower, experienced in quick sum-
mer propagation of roses and budding; also in
growing palms and general greenhouse stock
lorcatalogue. An American preferred; must
be capable of handling men and of sober habits.
For a man of large experience a good situation.

care Florisis' Exchange.

WANTED TO RENT JSf,.SS;."

Within 10 milea of New York City; must be In good
condition; wants poseaslon Maylst to June 15th.
Address, with all particulars.

KENTIA, care Florlstn' Exchange.

Wanted to Exciiang^e,

strawberry plants, 50 best varletlcB, for rooted cuttlngg
Carnations. ChrysaothemumB. Geraniums or other
bedding stock.

J. W. CROWELL, Uariford, Conn,

W^ANTEO TO RENT

About May 1 to 30, 5,0TO to 8,000 feet of glass,
with land, in a town of not over 10,000 inhabit-
ants. State fullest particulars in regard to
place, with rent wanted. Address J. J., care
Florists' Exchange.

W^ ANTED.

A few plants of Malmalson Carnations.
Florist, 45 Arlington Ave., Jersey City, N.J.

WANTED

l'i-> \Vliite I'iiie, transplanted, 6, 8, 10 feet.
lOU Hemlock Spruce, 4, 5, 6 feet.

V. A. VAPilCEK, :Newport. R. I.

W^ ANTED AT ONCE.

3000 DWARF BOX

For edging. Soud Priees.

C. L BiUM, Florist, Knoxrille, Tenn.

319 CLINCH STREET.

SHARES FOR SAI.E.

To anyone desirous of makinp a sound and
paying investment, advertiser offers a limited
number of sluires of stock in the A. T. De La
Mare Ptg. and Puh. Co. Ltd.. proprietors of
the Florists' Exchange. For full particulars
address

PLANTS, oare of Florists' Exchange.

Toronto.

A Good Easter, Though Cold,

Ejister Saturda.y liere was a fine
but rather cold day ; just about freeziui;-
all day in the shade, witli a sharp cuttiiis
wind. There was a great amount of Inisi-
ness done, both in plants and cut flowers,
eonsiderablv more than ever before.
.Stock was very plentiful. The only thing
mucli called for, that was scarce, was
lilies, and they were yery scarce, and in
many cases very poor. A splendid lot of
azaleas was in, and they sold very well,
yery few being left over, ('alias did not
go well, however, though lilies were
scarce. Some fine genistas were around
and sold well. Plants of Marguerites,
both large and small, were much called
for. Pots of hyacinths and tulips did not
go so well. Good cinerarias were readily
disposed of, but poor ones were not
wanted. .Some fine pots of mignonette
sold very well. A few Crimson Kambler
roses were around, but they were poor
and sold at cheap prices. There were but
few hybrids in, and onl.y a few Hermosa.
Very few hydrangeas were in, and there
was but little demand for them. Quite a
few palms and ferns ^vere sold, and a
large number of them was used for church
decoration; in fact I think the churches
utilized more stock than usual. One of
the largest department stores used up a
yery lai-ge quantity of stock in an ICaster
decoration. Tidy had the job and I think
it was the biggest thing of the sort ever
done in Canada; hundreds of dollars'
worth of stock was employed and it was
the "talk of the town "(or some days.
Many of the boys that saw the quantity
of stock used up, and then ascertained
that there was more than enough left to
do the biggest Easter trade on record,
began to woudei' whether the growing
of plants here is not being overdone, for
Easter plants did not bring, by any
means, fancy prices at wholesale, as
may be secii by the following: Good
spiripas in 6-inch pots, at from $2. ,50 to
.•$3.50 per dozen; azaleas, 1-t inch size in
the Fall, but now, when covered with
bloom, 18 inches across, fine stock, from
$12 to $15 per dozen; genistas, good G-
inch stock, ,'|2..'50 to $i; hyacinths, three
in a i)Ot, .'S2 per dozen pots; mignonette,
."-inch, good, $1.50 to $2.

The local trade in cut flowers was very
large, but whether or not the outside
trade was as good as usual I don't know.
There \vas certainly more flowers sold in
the cit.y than ever before, and though all
report a larger business than ever nearly
all had some stock on hand for Monday's
trade. ^lany cut flowers were sold at
wholesale on Saturday' at very l<nv
figures. An imiin-nse amount of liulbous
stock was disposed of and a consider.-ible
quantity brought good prices at retail;
but in many cases the growers had to
tjike very poor ones. Molets were sold
at all priees, many good flowers bringing
fl.25; others being sold as low as ;iOc.
per hundred. Carnations, too, were vari-
able in price; $3 being about the lowest
they were offered for on Friday, but be-
fore Saturday night they were rightdown
again; in fact, the retailers had it about
their own way on .Saturday.

T. M.

A Good One.

The Florists' Exchange is a good one. I re-
ceived orders from nearly every state in the
Dnion from my last advertieemente.
.1. C. SCHMIDT.

BUSINESS OPPOBTUHITIES.

Rates $1 per inch. No adv. less than 50c.

L. USSING'S ''""^X'n;/"^""

I I 7 W. 30th St., Telephone 1615 38th.

WITH E, G. BRADSHAW.
SELL, RENT OR EXCHANGE AT ALL TIMES.

FOR SALE.

Ten greenhouses, new. 17.000 square feet of liouble
thick glass. 11,000 feet of which are devoted to blch-
gradecaroatlonsande.OOOfeet to violets, equaling the
best that come to New York market ; abundant water
supply ; 17 acres of excellent bind . line residence ■ out-
houses; healthy locality ; short distance from New
York City. Address

BONA FII>E, care Florists' Exchange.

FOR SAI.E

A rare opportunity for a small investment to
realize a large profit in a thoroutihly equipped
greenhouse plant in full productivenefs to-
gether with 7,"a'„ acres, Al laud and dwelling
house, stables, etc. ; one hour from N. Y. City
Purchasers' own terms. For full particulars
Address H. H. PRANCIS,

P. O. Box 24, Madison, N. J.
Reference: J. I- KAYNOR,W.28thSt.,N.Y. City.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

DREER'S

SPECIAL OFFER OF HARDY

PereoDial Plaols

Per 100

Achillea* The Pearl, 3 in; pots $4 (JO

'* Filipendula, clumps 6 00

Adonis Vernal i«, strong 10 00

" Py renalca " 15 00

Antherlcum Llliastrnm, Sc. BruQO*B

Lily 5 GO

" r,iliago,St. Uernard'flLily. 5 00

Aconltum Napellus (Aconite), strong ., .lu 00
AntheiuisTinctoriaKelwayl,^U in. pots 4 DO

Aqullegia Chrysantha. 3 in. puts 5 00

" Ccerulea, 3 in. pots 5 00

" Californian Hybrids, 3 in. pots B 00

Ascleplas Tuberosa, strong 6 00

Anemone Japonlca Alba,2J4 in. pots... , 6 00
•' " Rosea. 2i4 in. pots. . 6 00

'• " Whiilwind, 2^ in.

pots 6 00

Hardy Asters (Michaelmas Daisie.-), 10

choice varieties 8 00

Aster Grand iflorus, rare and Hoe 12 UO

Boltonia Asteroides, strong 6 CO

*' Latisquama, '* 6 00

Clematis Uavidiana, 3 in. pots 8 00

" Recta, 3 in. pots 12 00

Campanula Alliarieefolia, 3 in. pots 6 00

" Persicifutla Alba, clumps .. 6 00

" Carpatlca, blue and white,

3 in. pots 6 00

" Grossekii, clumps 6 00

" Fyramldalis, Chimney Bell

Flower, strong 10 00

Chelone Obllqaa Alba, strong l.i UO

Caryopteris Mastacanthus, IllueSpiti\;a

one year 6 00

Coreopsis Lanceolata Grandiflora, one

year, clumi s 6 00

Dlctamnus Fraxtnella Alba.verystronglO 00
" " Rosea " 8 00

Dielytra Spectabllls, strong 7 00

'* Kximia, strong 8 00

Digitalis Gloxiuiaeflora, Foxglove,

clumps 6 00

Doronicum Kxcelsum g 00

" Caucasicutn 8 UU

Eupatorium Ccelestinnni, clumps 6 (10

K pi medium JLtlacea 15 00

" Mitorantlium 15 00

" Niveum 15 00

" Sulphuream 15 uO

Fankia Alba 3 OO

" Coerulea 4 i,0

" Varlegata e QO

Gaillardia Grandiflora, Sin. pots 5 00

Gypiioplilla Paniculata.stroug.one year

Old 6 00

Helentam GrandicephallumStriatum 8 00

Heliopsis Pitcheriauus, clumps 6 00

Hellantlius Multlflorus fl. pi., strong.. . 6 00

" Maxi ml liana, strong 6 UO

" 3Iolli8, strong 6 00

" Orgyalis, strong 6 (JO

" RiRidus, " 6 00

Selenium Pumllum, 4 in. pots lU 00

Byperlcum Moserianum, one year old . 6 OU
Hemerocallls Flava, Yellow Day Lily... 4 (10

" Fulva, Lemon Lily 4 00

" Kwanso II. pi., Double

Orange Lily 6 00

Heuchera Sanguinea, 3 in. pots 8 00

Hibiscus, Crimson Eye, strong, one year

old 4 00

Iris Germanica, 12 choice named varie-
ties 6 00

" " Finest mixture 4 00

" Keempferi, 20 finest named varieties.lO 00

'* '' Finest mixture 8 00

Lobelia Carrllnalis, strong. 3 in pots 4 00

'* " Queen Vict or ia,

strong, 3 in. pots. . 5 00

Lychnis Chalcedonica fl. pi., 3 in. pots .12 00

Tlscarla Splendeus, 3 in. " [5 00

Lysimachia Clethruldes [ 6 00

Monarda Dldyma Rosea, clumps "!!!! 6 00
Pardanthus Sinensis, Rlackberry Lily ., 3 00
Peeonias, Herbaceous, 12 distinct varie-
ties 12 00

" Xenaifolia. single lf> OO

" " double 18 00

Platycodon Mariesil, strong, one year

, old 6 00

JaponIcu8fl.pl., new.Btroug 8 00

FliysosteglaYirginica, strong 6 00

'* " Alba, new 15(0

Phlox Sabulata Alba and Rosea 5 00

Pinks, Hardy, 6 varU'ties, etrongclumps. 6 00
Plumbago Larpentae, strong clumps .... 6 00

Pyrethrum Dllginosum q qq

Primula Vulgaris, English Primro'ee.'sin.

pots 500

Rudbeckia, Golden Glow 5 00

„ ^y „ Newmanni .'.'.'.'.".'.'.".".10 00

Scabiosa Caucaslca 10 00

Sedum Acre, clumps .'.*...''..'.'.'.'.. 4 OO

Sieboldi, clumps .*.*..'!!!!.! 8 00

Statlce Arineria "* 4 qO

o ,'\ . ^**'f*>'*a. one year'old. ".".*.'!!!!!! 8 00
Sylpbium Perfoliatum, clumps 8 00

S:^phytum Asperrimum Aureum

Varieeatum ■[(] qq

TrltomaUvaria Grandiflora, strong. *'.' 6 00
,'. „„!' , " extra strong. 10 00

■c Pfitzeri. new 10 oO

\ucca Filamentosa, strong. g 00

For descripiions of above see our retail
catalogue sent free on application.

HENRY A. DREER,

7 1 4 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

April 8. 1899.

XHe Florists' Exchkngb.

399

VI ^% |_ (T T Q Pr!nce88deGalleB,flne8t8lngle
■ ^^ ^ ^ ■ O violet, strong, healthy rooted
runners, ffi.OO per ICOO ; Lusonne, California. J3.00 a 1000.
Cnriintioii CuttiuKSi strong rooted, Argyle,
EvellDa.Eiiiprcse, $2.50 per 100; Flora Hill, $l.5i.ia lOO.
Cash. Will. IIEKZUU, Moiristowu, N.J.

M^'ntlnn the Flnrlsta' Elxchange when wrlttng.

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.

Heallhy riiotcil runners of

CAMPBELL VIOLETS.

Will exchange for V'ictor Carnations, Cannas.
Geraniums. Roses or any plants.

WEIR ST. GREENHOUSES,

TAUNTON. MASS.

Mention thg rioriBta' Exchange when writing

VIOLETS

MARIE LOUISE

Rooted Cuttings, perfectly clean and healthy, grown
In cool hoiiaes, 60 cents per 100; $5.00 per 1000. Un-
rooted, one-flfth less above prices.

SMILAX Btroag,from 3-inch pols, $1.50 per ICO^
Cash with order, please.

R. KILBOURN, Clinton, N. Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

CRABB & HUNTER,

Violet Specialists!

Orders received now

' for Spring delivery

' of Al stock such as

-xv^— v-v-^OJ-v^ c^^-w v^ V.7- produces a crop

Marie Louise, Farquhar and Lady Campbell.

Booted Cuttings of Flora Hill,
PADUATinU? Evelina, Painted Lady, Firefly,
uAnllA I lUilu Plngree, Morello and other stand-
ard varieties.

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when wrltlpjc.

Best New Single Violet..

PRINCESS DE GALLES

Rooted Runners, 75c. per It'O: $7,00 per 1000:
unrooted, 40c. per XO0-, $3.60 per 1000.

P. KRATZER, Fort Hamilton, t. I., N. Y.

92d St , Bet Battery PI. and 71h Ave.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

VIOLETS

ROOTED RUNNERS.
California, Cuxoniie, Princess of
"Wales un<] L,ad>- Huine Campbell,

seiecled stock in perfect healthy condition.
Prices on application.

R. M. EISENHART, Torresdale, Phila., Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exohang** wh^n writing

.. P-S.it S IE S..

Transplanted in cold frames, stocky
plants, 60c. per 100; $4 per 1000.

Terbenns, Mammoth, 70c. perlOO; $5 per 1000.

GeranluniH. Double S. A. Nutt, Gen. Grant,
La Favorite and E. G. Hill.

Vincas. 214 in., $1.50 per 1(K1; 4 in., $5 per 100.

WHITTON &, SONS, Wholesale Florists.
CITY AND GREEN STREETS. UTICA, N.Y.

Mention the FInrlwtH' Rxrhange when wrltlnR.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Flneatrong plants of tiie following varieties, at J.'.OiJ
per 100. Glory of the I'acltlc. the Qiiet-n, Maud Dean,
filrs. H. Knliineon, Pink Ivory, Mrs. Jerome Jones,
Major BonnafTon, Mrs. I'errin, Mrs. HIglnbothain,
Yellow Good Gracious, Mrs .1. C- Whlldln, Kioto. Mine.
Bergmann, Win. 11. Lincoln, Niveus, Eueene Dallle-
douze, Mrs. E. G. Hill. Le Giant des Alps, Mrs. J. Lewis
Chllds. Prea SiiiUh. Mies Kate Brown and Eda I'rass.

IIONKYsrCKLKS. »1.0U per 100.

t^~Extras added to lielp pay Expresa.

FAIRVIEW FLORAL CO., - Beatty, Ohio.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

II Few Good Things You Want!

AsparagUH Plumosus Nanus, 3 in $8.00 per 100.

tJeraniuiiiH, single Grant and mixed, 2 in. I.5i> "
Double Grant and double white, 2 In.. ,. 2.00 "

Agergituiit, bluu and white; Double Alyssuiii ;
CnleiiN, red and yellow; AlleriiauthernH, red
and yellow; Viol<*tN, Campbell ; Alters, temple's
Branching,'; Scarlet Satie, I'lani Bedinan, 2 In.,
$1.50 per 100. I^-CASli WITH OPJ)EH.

GEO. 1*1. HlttMAMS, ]Ne'Wton, !>(. J.

Mpntton the Florifftj^' EjEchange when wrltlnc

YVTE will now ^ive advance IMPORT
" prices on any kind of BULB FOR
SUnnER AND FALL DE-
LIVERY. Harrisii, Longi-
llorums, Freesias, Callas, Ro-
mans, Dutch Bulbs, and
Azaleas, etc.

AddkbsrH.H. BERGER &CO..

(Established 1S73.) 47 Barclay Si., New York.
Mention the Florlets' Exchange when writing.

Pelarg

3 inch pots,

onium Victor, fl-. »4<.o

per 100.

CASH WITH ORDER.

WM J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N.J.

PHNSIES

THE JENNINGS STRAIN.

Fine plants, from cold frames. In bud and bloom
$1.50 per 100, by expresa. No smaU plants left.
FINEST MIXED SEED, tl.OO per pkt.
Cash with order.

E. B. JEIIIilH6S,''°ll4r' Soutbport, Conn.

GEOWBB OF THB FINEST PANSIKS.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing,

Gailfomla Violet FiaDls

The flowers from these plants borne on stout stems,
6 to 10 inches long, are of a rich dark purple and ex-
ceedingly fragrant. They are all as large and larger
than a silver half dollar and bear profusely from Octo-
ber to April, !Si'.i,.'50 a 100. Satisfaction guaranteed

JAMES T. BAKER, Bustleton,Phila.,Pa.

Mention the Florists' Eixchange when writing.

PANSIES

Good stroDg plants, growing
In the greenhouse, |1.50 per
luo ; JI12.00 per luuo.

CAKNATION CUTTINGS-ViCTOE, »1.25 per
100 ; *HJ.OO per lOOU.

GER A N IUMS-% Inch poti, »3.00 per 100 ; 2)^ Inch
pots, $2.00 per 100.

11 ELIOTROPE-2>2 Inch pots. 11.50 per 100.

Cash with order.
PARK NURSERY, Pottsville, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

FARQUHAR VIOLETS.

20,000 BtroDE healthy unrooted runners, 50 cts.
per 100, $4.00 per 1000; rooted, 60 cts. per 100,
S5.00 per 1000.

DRACiCNA INDIVISA.

6 inch pots, *2.25 per dozen, $12.00 per 100.

COLEUS.

Large rooted cuttinj^'^s, mixed, 60 cts. per 100,
$5.00 per 1000. Verschuffelti and Golden Bed-
der, 75 cts. per II 0, $6.l;0 per lOUO.

Admiral De-wey, new, strong grower,
fine as a pot plant or hedder, tested tor 2 years,
beautiful foliage indoors or out, stands the sun
and brings out the leaf markings to perfection;
rooted cuttings, 10 cts. each or $1.U0 per doz. ;
from 25- in. pots, 15 cts. each. $1.60 per doz.
Cash with order.

Gampbell, Fowanside Nurseries, Utica, N Y.

Mention the Florl-sts' Exchange when writing.

Violets my Speciailji.

Am Now Ready to Supply for Spring

Planting Any Quantity Desired

Marie Louise and California, strong

rurmers, unrooted, 60c a 101); $3.00 a 1000.

Strong, rooted, 6ilc. a 100; $!).00a 1000.
Princess deOalles, unrooted, 50c. a 100;

$4.1)0 a liOO. Very strong, rooted, 76c. a 100;

SSOOa KJOO.
I.a Krance, new rooted, $.5 00 a 100.
Belle de Bruiieaii, Belle de Clia-

teney and Wliite Czar, 84.00 n JOO.
Entclisli Hardy UI>1. Blue, i'lM a 100.
Cash with order please. No C. O. D. Give
plain address and shippiuf? directions.

SEtCLIFFNURSERY, SeaCilff, L.I., N.Y.

FD. BOULON, Prop.
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IMPERIAL VIOLET

Kumber of plants In full bearing 2.970

No. 1 Violets picked in October... .30,500
*• November.36,500
" '• " " " December. 39,000

'* " *' " " January.. ..23,595

" '* " ** " February.. 33.500

Average per plant of No. 1 blooms almost 57.
Isn't this a pretty good record ? And for these I re-
ceived from $2.30 to f l.OO per 100. Can you equal this ?
And the plants are still throwing as many liowers, If
not more than ever.

I cannot begin to f^upnly the demand for this saperb
violet; the way things look now, I shall not be able to
supply the demand for rooted cuttings. If you get
left, you will only blame yourself. My new book on
Violet Culture goes with every order for cuttings.

The violet Is the largest, most double, longest stem-
med, color so dark as to look almost artificial; healthy;
and as the record shows, a very free bloomer. The
parent plant of this magntflcent variety gave me 118 of
the finest flowers you ever saw.

Per 1000 $90.00 Per 500 $45.00

" 100 10.00 '* doz 1.50

Rooted cuttings will be delivered as the weather will
permit. Now ready, about 5000. Address

W.L MINOR, Brockton, Mass.

588 BELMONT ST.

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DAU6 I CC From our Best Strain, mixed : also wblte
rHilalCa andyellow. SOc. per 100, S3. 50 a 1000.
Asters, large seedlings, .50c. per 100. S3. .50 « lOiXi.
Alygsum, Little Gem, 'iOc. per 100, S1.30 per 10K.1.

J. C. SCHMIDT, . Bristol. Pa.
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30,000 SMILAX

' Per 100. Per 1000.

From flats, by mall JO 50 t4 on

From 2 In. pota 150 13 «>

GERANIDMS. mixed. 21n. pots 2 00 17 00

HTDRANGEA OTAKSA, 1 jT. old. . 5 00 45 00

CANNAS, mixed 2 00

Send for samples. Cash with order.

FRED. BOERNER, Caps May City, N. J.

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tSPECIAL OFFER!

"o 1 have still several hundred Erica Persoluta
^ Alba. In full bloom in a week's time, |10 per UO.

c/3 ERICA HIELANTIIERA (Fragrans).e.\tra
large, at $15 00 per 100, packing free. Smaller
3 plants, $8.00 per 100.
'^ Cash must accompany all orders.

I A. SCHULTHEIS, College Point,

iu P 0. Box 78, Queens Borough, N. Y. City.

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FLOWERII^G SHRUBS,

KVERGREENS
and XREES.

A fine lot of Varieeated Tulip-trees,

Acer Negundo var. These are two very hand-
some trees. We have immense stocks of Spl-
r£eas in 6 varieties. Our collection of Reti-
nosporas and Arbor Vltae is extensive.
Write for special prices. Tell us what you witnt.

NEWPORT NURSERY CO.,
' "T].?o^V NEWPORT. R.I.

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THE BOSTON FERN specVty

J.'i.OO per 100; HO.OO per 1000. ReddinK
Plants, nrncipna Indivisa, Ficus.

L. H. FOSTER. 45 King St.Dorchestei; Mass.

ERICA MELANTHERA

Nice plants in 4 inch pots
lo cents eacti, S^.oo per loo

Cash with order

FRANK NIQUET, Patchogue, N. Y.

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LATANIA BORBONICA

2 Inch pois $0.60 per doz ; fl.OO per XOO.

4 " 2.50 " 20.00 "

5 " extrailne 4.75 " 35.00 "

6 •• 9,00 '• 70.00 "

8 " from 11.50 to »2.25 per plant ; »16.00 to $24.00

per doz-
Flne specimen plants, from $3 00 to $5.00 a piece

ARECA LUTESCENS.

4 Inch pots $25.00 per 100.

5 '* 4 planta In pot, $50,00 per 100 ; 60 cts. a piece

6 " 3 " " 1.00 apiece.

Fine large plants from $500 up.
Kentia Belmoreana and Forsterfana—

4 inch pots $35.00 per 100.

5 " $50.00 to 75.00 "

6 " 1. 00 to 1.25 a piece.

Large plants from $3.00 to $10.00 a piece.

Phcenix. Hecllnata. Canarlensls and Kuplcola, all

sizes from 2 to 10 Inch pots, at lowest prices.
Phcenix Reel i nam, 4 Inch pots, Lticts. each, $18.00

per KXt; 5 Inch pots. 35 cts. each, $30.00 per 100; 6

tch pota, 60 eta. each. $55.00 per 100.
Coco8 Weddeliann, 2 Inch pots, fine, $15.00 per 100,

and larger plants from 20 cts. up.
Ficu8 EInHtica, fine well-grown plants, 5 inch pota

and larger, from 35 cw. up.
PandanuH UtiliH, 4 Inch pota, $25.00, and 5 inch

pots, $40.00 per 100, One olants.

Azalea Indica, 10-12 in. heads, 50c. each; $40.00 alOO.

12-14 " 75c. *• 65.00 "

*• larger plants, from $1.00 up

Pbl. White Pri ni u I a, strong 2f* In. plants, $7.00 a 100.

FERNS— Have about 20.000 of fine assortment, Irom

2 Inch polB. In fine condition, $3.00 a 100 ; $27.50 a 1000.

JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, Allegheny Pa.,

L. D. TELEPHONE 872.
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Nephrolepis Exaltata Bostoniensis.

Xlie Handsomest Decorative Plant In Cultivation.

$6.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000.
MINE IS THE GENUINE STOCK.

FRED. C. BECKER, - - - 1 738 Cambridge Street, CAMBRIDGE, MASS.

BOSTON FERN

Best si.'lliiig plant in cultivalion. Fine strong plants, from 2 inch pots. Will
mtikc $2.01) plants in iiino months. $4,00 per 100 ; $3.'5.00 per 1000. Cash with order.

EMERSON G. McFADDEN, U. S Exotic Nurseries, SHORT HILLS, N. J.

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ROSES, CANNAS, MUMS, etc.

strong 2 year FielJ Grown H. P. Roses in large assortment, $10.00 per 100.

Strong 2 year Field Grown Moss Roses, large assortment. $9.00 per 100.
I Strong 2 year Field (jrown Climbing Roses in assortment, $S. 00 per 100.
I Strong 2 year Field Grown Crimson Ramblers $IS.OO per 100.
I Strong Field Grown Wichuriana (iWerimorial Rose),$-l-.00 pet 100.

f 30O.000 2'^ inch put pLinls. Tea and Everblooming. in large assortment, $2.'iO per 100, $20,00 per
! 10(H1. Hvbrid Perpetual. 2li inch pots, $4.(10 per HKl. $35,110 per 1000. Clitnbinj;. 2'A inch pots.
[ $1.50 per lIKi, $3II.(«) per KXX). ClolilJe Souperl (Slrong). $3.00 per Ittl, $25.00 per IIKK). Mosella

(Vi-lli.w Sc.upiTlj. $3(Klper ll«l. $25.00 per 1000.
lUfU/ nERAMIIIMQ Bruanfs recent introductions. 10 Splendid New Doubles, the set for
I IlLII ULnHIIIUniO $2.25. 3 Splendid New Singles, the set for 50 cents. 5 Splendid New
k Bru.inis. tlie sel tor bii cents. 3 Splendid New Aureole Section, the set for 50 cents. Geraniums,
, SliriJ.irJ Variecies. $3.IK1 per 100. $20.()0 per 1000.

1 OAMIjAQ All the Best New and Standard Varieties. President Cleveland, best bright scarlet
( UHllllHO f.ir nnssing. $6.(H)per 100. Duke of Marlborough. President McKinley. Tarryl-iwn
» and U'lben (^hrislii-. $10.(HI per ItXI. Chicago. Souv.de Antoine Crozy and President Carnnl. $t.lH)
I per I'X). Mrs. F^iinii.in [Rogers. Queen Charlotte. Mad. Crozy, F. Vaughan and A. Bouvier. i^.lHI

\ per UK), $2'.IK) per lOOO. Canna "

, rcT 10<)O.

nas. our selection, all good standard varieties. $2.00 per lOU, $15.1X1

PHI A I I AC strong clumps, Japonica Zebrina, Japonica Variegata and Gracilis Univitata,
LULHLIHO $5(11) per 100.

PUDYC AMTUPMIIMC Choice collection of best market varieties, including best of last
Unn I OHll I [ILmUinO season's imroduclions, $.3.00 per 1(«J, $25.00 per lOOO.

DAHLIAS, Mli.'le r ■,, field grown, $7.00 per 100. $60.00 per IIXX).

AIVIPELOPSIS VEITCHII, strong two year field grown, $8.00 per KK).
CLEMATIS, three years, Jackmanii, Henryi and other large flowered varieties, $25.00 per 100.
For lull assortment of greenhouse stock write for Florists' Wholesale Price List No. 5.
If in want of Ornamental or Fruit Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Small Fruits, etc.. see our Nurserymans*
Trade List, or write us tor prices.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio.

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400

The Fl-orists' Exchange.

HARDY NYMPH^AS

FOR THE WATER GARDEN.

NOW '^ ^"^ ^""^ ^° PLANT IN ORDER TO SECURE BEST RESULTS THIS SEASON.

lyyj VV ^^ ^^^^ ^ j^il |.|^g ^j jjjj^dy aoj Tender Nymphieas, Lotus, aod Victoias, for all
purposes, decDration, display and for cut flowers. We make a specialty of these favorites, and
our colleotioas In both hardy and tender sorts are unsurpassed. We are pleasrd to furnish esti-
mates and offer practical sugffastions for planting large or small ponds, to intending purchasers.

HENRY A. DREER, = Philadelphia, Pa.

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Awarded Diploma for Pot
Plants, and Piret Class Cer-
tiHcate tor Cut Flowers by
American Institute, N.Y

DALIAS GAMELLI/EFLORA

Illustrated In FlurlBts ExcUange, August 13. isya, and In FlorlBts* Review, January 26, 1899.
This variety iH particularly goou lor Spring sales as pot plants and is an abundant bloomer,
valuable lor cut flowers, and does not exceed 2 leet in height in pots or in field. The blooms are
hold, clean cut, pure white, with very full center. Good, strong plants out of ZVi inch pots.
S1.50 per doz. ; UilO.OO per 100. Will be in best condition for delivery April lUth. Orders
booked now and filled in rotation. Cash with order.

A. Iv. NIILLER, Jamaica Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y.

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Cw Tl^r TVT S CS W"'® f°'' °"'' Price List of the New American
^^ JAI ^^ JS^u S3 Pedigree Cannas, and older sorts

I, . . — — ■ . .1 i-i . _ 2« Inch. VELnTINA.»4,0O per 100; FLA VA, I5.U0 per 100;

^J *— ' *^ ' ' ' ' ' ^-^^^^ NEKOSA, *5.00 per 100; BICOLOR, »6.00 per lOU

ASPARAGUS SPIIENGEIII, 2Ji Inch, «l,00 per 100.

XHE COXARO & JONES COMPANY, West Grove, Pa.

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Semple's White, Crimson, Laven-

Pink, trade pkt. 25e . oz.
lant White Comet, trade

ASTER. W

pkt. 25c'.. oz. tS.Oil. CAliblFLOWEK. Danish fore
Ing. C.ABBA<JE, earliest llat. FORCIN«i ItAD-
ISH. t^" rrade List and Sample on application.

BEAIII.IEII. AVoodhavcn, N. Y.
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NEW CANNAS

GOLDKN SCEPTItK, parentage. Taul M.^r-
QDANT l)y Klacciua I'lit.' uiust proltlic Caaaa to
date, color pure goldeu-yelluw, braucbiog from 3 to
6 aoweriug stems.

(ilGANTEA RU ItRA, superti dark foliage, 7 to
8 feet, orange-scarlet flowers, good size; grand for
massing, tropical elTcct, |3.W per doz. ; Jilo.uu per 100.

A. GILCHRIST, Florist, Ontario, Canada.

TORONTO JUNCTION.
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CANNA

Meig, Dodd, Alsace. Souv. d'An-
tolneCrozy. $3.00 per 100. Professor,
rrogresslon, Sophie Buchoer, Geof-
frey St. Hllalre. Italt*. »2.fiO per lUO. John Wblte, L.E
Bailey Cli:is. Henderson, Duchess de Mortimer, Queea
Charlotte. i^J ixi per 100. Francois (Jrozy. Mme. Crozy.
Mar(ja;int. 1^1 5i) h UX). Many other vars. on application.
/^ » nur IXIAMC iiouted cuttings. John Touag.
LAKH^ A 1 111^^3 *4.U0 per 100; *35 per 1000. Bon
VilHi^»llvnw7 Ton. $.'.00 per 100: *IS perlOOO.
41 TCDU lUTllCD AC ^tock plants. 4 varieties,
AL I Cnn An l nCllHa imstiy. having more than
a dozen cuttings, $3.00 per 100. Cash with order please.
WILLIAM STUIM'E, llollis^ L. I.. N. V.
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Hardy Aquatics

Nympham Alba Candldisalma, the larj^e-
tioweriQg Euglisli Water Lily; pure white with
broad petula; early tioweriuK. and contiQuee
until frost, oil eta. each; $5 00 per doz.

Nymphiwa Odarata, pure white with smaller
petalsthaii theabove, IBcts. each: $1.60 per doz.

Nymph;«a Odorata Rosea, the flowers are
of large size, in color deep pink. Early and
free bloomer until heavy frost, 35 cts. each;
13.50 per doz. by express. Cash with order.

D. B. SEIDEL,

728 W. Market St., - - POTTSVILLE, PA.

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CHNN?^S

MllB. (;!i07.Y. C!I.\»- IlKNliKKBON-. KgANDAI-K,

Florence Vaimiiia.n. imd other varletlea,
already Btartecl, ti.uo per 100; »15.00 per 1000.

A. Nana. P.. Na:
HOC. a 100 ; »5.00 a 1000.
TlILTBSTONtA, A. GUT-
TATA. KBASTI. etc.. 2 In.. *2.00 a 100.
.Manh-ata Hkuo.mas. 3 In., line, $2.00 per doz.
2 m., $2.
per 100.

Si)uv. _

hud. 3 In.. »5.00 per 100.

SMI LAX l''r""i Hals. 50 otB. per too; iil.OOperlOOO.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS llZ\?i-^'"oV\Ti

I'A'IKIC. J. JuNKM, K. I)AII,I,K[HlltZE, 2 In., $-i.50

per lOo.
OCDAMIIIMC HiuTANT. Mmb. Sallrroi. rose.
UtrlMPIIUIllO Mhb. Tayloii. 2in., $2 00 per 100
Dkkkr's Strai]
In,. $2 50 per 100.

....CASH, PLEASE....

A.J.BALDWIN,Newark,Ohio.

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Chicagfo.

Easter— Wholesale Point of A'iew.

A close tab kept the eutire week
wai-rantB us in iDakinK the assertion
that so far as the wholesale houses are
concerned a grand business was done
and good prices realized. Those who do a
bigshippingtradeexperienced from Tues-
day to Friday night ditilculty in getting
stock enough to fill orders. The supply of
roses all week was far short of the de-
mand, and lots of telegraphic orders had
to be refused. Of carnations the supply
was larger, but of the liner stock of tln'se
every day up to Saturday saw a good
clearance. Lilies of high gradesohl well.
After all, there appeared to be enough to
go around. There was nodisposition to
cut prices, at least until Saturday night.

Violets were in considerable abun-
dance, tine stock selling well at f 1 to
$1..50.

On Saturday, in some places, excepting
of roses, the supply seemed to have sud-
denly increased, and at night some cut-
ting in rates took place. Monday morn-
ing some lilies in poor shape were left over,
and carnations and violets that bad not
been cleared out entirely. But with the
quantity thrown on the market from all
directions — this was to be expected.

Taken as a whole the wholesale men
are more than satisfied.

The Ketailers' Standpoint.

But for the weather, which was
simply vile, hardly above freezing point
all week, with some mornings 15 degrees
of frost, bad winds and snow storms
intervening, there probably would not
have beenacomplaint. Butdespitethese
drawbacks the retailers are abundantly
satisfied. Church decorating was be-
yond the average.

Azaleas, as a rule, were hardly the
sellers they used to be, while heaths, for
the first time in any considerable quan-
tity here, are rather too high-priced to
take well.

The past two years the Common Coun-
cil flower show has occurred on Easter
Monday. This cleared off everything
then. This year, however, the boys have
this event to look forward to proljably
Monday next, and no doubt it will help
keep prices up the coming week.

A. McAdam, Siid street, had some nice
Acacia paradoxa, genistas, deutzias and
other seasonable stock. His carnations,
especiall.y Argyle, Jubilee, Flora Hill,
Daybreak and McGowan gave him a fine
cut for Easter. August Jurgeus, 146
Herndon,had a fine lot of lilies and other
bulbous stock.

E. Weinhoeber, 4i;i Elm street, had his
conservatory and large store a blaze of
blossoming plants, of u better qualit.y
than ever. His azaleas were superb,
grafted specimens of Helen Thelemami
being particularly fine and a. favorite
with hini. Some fancy basketsof azaleas
ranged in price from $l.")to$20 each.
Violet baskets trimmed were also a
feature.

Emil Buettner, I'ark Ridge, had ten to
twelve thousand fine longlflorums and
grand roses, Justin time, besides carna-
tions, bulbous plants, violets, etc.

George Wittbold had in the center of :
his large store a monster egg from which
protruded a baby holding baby ribbons,
on which a Hock of 40 white doves flut-
tered. The ceiling of the store was done
In purple crepe. His large conservatory
and store were ablaze with seasonable
flowering plants, the whole attracting
^^"rGflit crowds.

° John C. Schubert, Wabash avenue, had
a splendid lot of Princess of Wales violet,
which sold at $2.50 per bunch of 100.

Mandel,on .State street, kept great dis-
plays of plants and flowers all the week ;
the Lawson carnation was a drawing
card here. A. Lange and .\ndersou, on
Madison street, had also artistic dis-
plays, and Chas. A. Samuelson, 2129
Michigan ave., had an extra store for
plants. His window display was most
artistic.

A Taking Pastime,

The new Game of Flowers recently
published in the Florists' Exchange,
page 304, afforded no end of amusement
to the " Daisy Chain," a society formed
of young women employed in the office
of Vaughan's seed store, who with their
escorts were invited on Saturday even-
ing, March 24, to the residence of Mrs.
Geo. F. Laraont, of this city. The winner
was a young lady who guessed fourteen
of the names correctly.

jottii]s:8.

Andrew Simon, on the staff of the
Staats-Zeitung, a horticulturist, author
of "Chicago, the Garden City," etc., ex-
pects to take a vacation to Puget Sound,
Slay 1, to look into the possibilities of
growing bulbs there, and will visit
George Gibbs, of Orcas, Washington,
who made such a fine exhibit of Ameri-
can grown bulbs at Omaha last year.

George Weinhoeber. of Cornell, who
was home on an Easter vacation, has
returned again to his studies.

C. L. Washburn and family left on
Monday for IjOS Vegas, N. M. Mr. Wash-
burn will return in a couple of weeks,
Mrs. Washburn and son staying therefor
an indefinite time, in hopes of benefiting
her health.

Dan Macrorie, with W. A. Manda, was
in town this week. Ess.

Detroit.

Echoes of Easter.

Taken all in all, Easter, 1899, was
one of the most disagreeable ever experi-
enced in the trade in this city. Saturday
the weather was in .variety enough to
satisfy almost anyone, with plenty of
snow thrown in. Notwithstanding
Easter trade was one of the best with
all the fiorists, with one or two excep-
tions, that we ever had, the main trouble
being to get the stock delivered after
selling it. Lilies sold out entirely, some
few azaleas were left in company with
plenty of bulbous stock.

Jottings.

J. F. Sullivan is feeling very proud
just now over a new .$500 wagon, which
is far ahead of anything in the line oJ
wagons in this city.

A large attendance is expected at the
Club meeting on April 19, when a smoker
and entertainment, for members only,
will be given. Rag.

t^cilifi^s * For handling COLLECTIONS

eveowherel FoR SECURING REPORTS. . . .

FOR INFOKMATIi>N WRITB

THE NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE.

C. S. LOUEll. Sec'y. 271 Rrofl<lway, New York.

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Tobacco Stems

PKESH, CLEAN. STRONG.
300 pound bales, $1 .50. T"", $9.00

i^"<::viL'.yz\u"°.i mushroom spawn

16.50 per 100 lbs.

H. G. F4UST a CO., '^t„?^ li"s,^. PHILi, Pi.

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GAPE FLOWERS
GYGAS LEAVES

No. 1. M. $1 the )!', ; in lbs.
»'.u»). N", 2, nt?Oi-. tlK lb.
l(llbB.,$lll«l.

Ifi-Sllln., f 1.1(1 llie 10 leaves.
21--'l In.. »1.7II. 3M6ln..»2.65.
sri-'JI In., fim. 37.40 In., M-OO.
Natural Prepared. "''■^- '"-, »i SO- 41.«ln.. $4 00.

Ten percent, allowed for prompt cash Complete line
of China Fbrnkriks. .Iarpinihrkb. Baskkts, Etc.

AUGUST H'o'LKERS SONS, 52 Dey St., N.Y.

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HORTICULTURAL

Correspondence
Invited

AUCTIONEERS

Sales everyTuesday and Friday.

CLEARY & CO.,

60 Vesey St., NEW YORK.

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ALL Nurserymen, Seedsmen, and Florists
wishing to do business with Europe should
send for the.

"BorticulW Bilveriiser"

This is the British Trade Paper, being read
weekly by all Horticultural traders; it is also
taken by over lOliO of the best Continental
houses. Annual subscription to cover cost
of postage, 75 cents. Address

EDITORS OK THE " H. A."
Chilwell Nurseries, NOTTS, ENGLAND
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Largest Circulation of any German
Horticultural Publication.

Subscribers and Correspondents In every part of the
world Profusely Illustrated and practical articles
covering the whole field of gardening give the most
trustworthy and Quickest reports about all progress In
horticulture In European and other countries.
As an Advertising Medium It offers the best facilities

for opening foreign tiuslness relations.

published Weekly. Subscription price $3 00 per year.

mailed free to all countries. Sample copies free.

Tiit!wi6l\/roIIer-Tr(urh

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BEST n THE WORLD

For Stringing and Tying Purposes,

mm SMALINE

comes put up 3 oz8.

on a spool, 8 Bpools in

a box, coDtainiDg 16

ozs. actual Silkaline,

12 lbs. iu a package.

Made in green and fancy colors. For sale ty

all tbe leading jobbers throughout the United

States. Don't take any substitutes. Price,

SI. 25 per lb. Send for Samples.

JohnC. Meyer SGo.,''lt"r?er'' Boston, Mass.

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WITH THE 'INCOMPARABLE"

BORDEAUX NOZZLE

used.m .•«„rl,|-, 11„," ^..-TTi... .^.TT "^™^ ;

Cut .how |ff;b(iiic'|||c''''Jin«p-l.ek

I Makes EmuNlon while Piiinpliig.
THE DEMIlio cb'.TsALEM, OHIO.

, J Wtl\e larir-Iii's (.f .Siiruvers ITU PS tW

Agents Iliunlou Si HuM.eU, 4 hicjigo, IIIl

CaUilogue aod formulas mailed FREE.

Mention th^ ^^^

BOSTON FlOmST LETTER GO.

Manufacturers of FLORISTS' LETTERS.

Dlmeniloiu et
thlB box, e> la.
lonp by W In.
wide and II In,
high. 2 eeotloni.

This wooden box nlt-el)' ntolned and vkrnlBhed(
ISxSOxlS made In two HCctlonH, one for each *lz6
letter, cIveD away with flmi order of 600 letters.

Block Letters, l}^ or 2 Inch slie, per 100, 13.00.

Borlpt Letters. $4 00.

Fftitener with each letter or word.

Used br leadine florielH everywhere and foi
■ale by all wholesale flo \*t2 and supply dealers.

N. F. McCarthy, Treas. & Hanager^

FACTORY. ortCTrfcu' MAQQ OFFICE

U Green St. BOOTUW, M Ad^. u umwUf M.

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April 8, 1S09.

The Plorists' Oxchhnge.

401

Baltimore.

Kaster Trade.

Witli a bright smmy day and a
somewhat brisk temperature, Baltimore
growers and dealers looked upon Satur-
day as a sure winner in the Easter trade.
Their hopes were realized — Haltimore
has experienced one of its best Easters,
(rom a florist's point of view.

Plants were in decided favor, more
being bought than ever before. At no
time was a better assortment offered the
public than this year. Azaleas and lilies
were most in favor. Bulbous stock went
fairly well: spinea was not over plenti-
ful, but did not pass off as well as had
been anticipated owing to the scarcity.
Hydrangeas, genistas, rhododendrons,
ericas and daiHicH had but a limited sale.
Violet plaiitK wen' very popularand sold
well. Metrosideros was too gay for the
average Easter flower buyer. Deutzia
came in in limited quantities and sold
slowly. Cyclamen, a few that were still
holding, sold fairly well. Roses in pots,
especially Crimson Rambler, sold excel-
lently. Valley in pots and boxes is al-
ways popular, and went well this year.
Made-up baskets and boxes, when not
too high in price, were in demand. Cut
lilies had a large call, and carnations
were as popular as ever. Roses were too
high in price to meet with general favor.
Violets had a sale, the likes of which has
never been known. The weather was
jnst right with us to put the blooms in
pretty good shape. Everybody wanted
violets, and many thousands were sold.

Window Displays.

Sam Feast & Sons, .John Cook,
W. J. Halliday, James Pentland and
Mary J. Thomas, all made window dis-
plays. Much expense, time and taste were
spent in these different decorations.

Edwi.n a. Seidewitz.

SHEEP MANURE

Cleaned aod prepared expreislr for jlorliti' me.

Ton will find It the genuine artlole. For referenoe
to Its being flrit-olais I refer yoa to Henrr F.
Vtohc!!, '.OlS Market atreet, Pbtla.. Pa. Trial bagi
of 160 IbB.. |3.Mi per ton, $26.00. H ton at ton rate,
Caib with order.

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

lOia OntarlfrSt.,

PHILA., PA.

Mt^ntlnn thf F^orlatH' PJxnhanpe when wrltlnir

Ton SHOULD KNOW WH.iT
NOTKl) OROWKIC^ SAT

Imperial Liquid

Plant Food i

K)ES.
Inodiiroiis, not expensive. Full
liifiininKinn, booklets, prlcea on
rf.''iuch[. Lt-ri'lln^' Eawtern Dealers
handle It. F.RHtcrii C'liciiiiriil Co., iflli-H.,
O'-JO Atlaiitir Avriiiie, lt4»Hton, l>lnN<>).

Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing.

GEORGE RIPPERGER,

SHEEP MANURE

I have now on hand a large quantity of
Al SIIEEl- MANUKE. BySeud for Price

I>l8t and Sample

IScmC Fertilizer for Top DresHln^.

^I'&r'sel'e'nlr^t".*- LONG ISLAND CITY.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writ !r.g.

RED TOWERS BRAND

BONE MEAL

FOR FLORISTS

100 lb. bag, »l.i5 300 lb. bag, 1S3.35

Vi toD, S7.50 V2 ton, S14.50

1 ton, 938.00

F. O. B. Bridgeport, Conn.

— ALSO—

Odorless Lawn Dressing

and

I ....Garden Fertilizers.

" TERMS. CASH WITH ORDER

RED TOWERS GREENHOUSES

HACKENSACK, N. J.

Mention the Florist*' GxclLange when writing.

Greenhouse Woodwork

Open-air-dried Cypress Lumber is more durable, and better suited to
Greenliouse conditions, tiian liiln-dried stools. But you cannot get it from
those that are engaged in the business in a small way — even though their
entire business is confined to greenhouse material — for it takes a long time
for the lumber to thoroughly dry and this means an investment in lumber
that only those of large capital can make. The only way to have air-dried
lumber is to buy green lumber and hold it until it dries. Those that order
dry lumber from the producers of Cypress get kiln-dried stock. It is
cheaper for them to kiln-dry than to hold the stock long enough to season
it in the open air. We carry a large stock and fill all orders with open-air-
dried Cypress clear of knots, sap and all other defects.

"Write for Circulars
or Estimates.

LocMand Lumber Co.

liOCKLAND, OHIO.

)%'%^m^a^^%^%^vm^<i^'%/»^^%^»%%^^%^^%^'%^%^^w%^^%/%-^^0

REED & KELLER

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

122 W. 25th Street,
NEW VORK CITV.

Mention the Florists' Elxchango when writing.

THE CEFREV LETTER CO.,

Manufacturers of Florists' Letters. The

best and most artistic letter on the market.

(PAT. JAN. 3D, 1893.)

PRICE : — Ij4 or 2 inch letters, per hundred . . . $1.50

Script letters .... " ... 3.50

THE FLOWER MARKET, Agents.

Office and Factory, 446 Tremont St., Boston, Mass.

CH.\S. L. RAZOUX, MlNAOKE.

Agents wanted in all large cities. Telephone 715-3 Tremonl.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

STILL ANOTHER! I

m:. S. WORDEN,
...florist...

CARNATIONS AND VIOLETS A SPECIALTY.

NORTH ADAMS, MASS., March 27, 1899.
THE AMERICAN JADOO CO., Philadelphia, Pa.

Dear Sirs: — Please .send me your new catalogue and price list of

Jadoo Fibre. If you remember, I had a bag of it a year ago last fall. 1

was very choice with what I did get, and only used it mixed with other soil

for Calla Lilies and some other few bulbs. Such Callas as I have grown

_ with it ! Everyone says they are the finest they ever saw ! And such

'blooms, and lots of thein !

Wishing you the best of success, which the "Jadoo" surely deserves,
I am,

Respectfully yours,

(Signed) M. S. WORDEN.

NORTH ADAMS, MASS., March 31, 1899.
THE AMERICAN JADOO CO,, Philadelphia, Pa..

Dear Sirs : — Herewith I hand you express order for S7.50, for which
please send 500 lbs. J.adoo Fibre via Clyde Line to Troy, then care of F. R. R.
I believe the "Clyde steamers sail on Tuesdays for Troy.

You are at liberty to refer anyone to me you wish at any time as
regards Jadoo Fibre, and I shall be pleased to answer any questions they
may ask ; for as you know, I think there is nothing like it for growing
Callas and all other kinds of bulbs, and for rooting cuttings, especially
Carnations, if used properly.

Respectfully yours,

(Signed) M. S. WORDEN.

THE OiaEBIGBK JflDOO CO.,

Send for our New Catalogue.

811 Fairmount Ave.
PHILADELPHIA, PA.

^ ALL PROMINENT ?eT.''.':'?7o?>'J.".P*'"''"

UentloQ th« B^oriBts* Kxchanse when writing.

JOHN CONLEY & SON,

UANUFACTURKRB OF

TIN FOIL

2 and 4 Dominick Street,
NEW YORK.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

The Harrisii Disease . . .

Can be prevented bv Immersing the bulbs for
five hours In a solution of ... .
KRAFT'S PI..ANTTOMC, 99 percent.

This bas been conclusively proven by experiments
at Lincoln Piirk, Chicago. Tbe Tonic also kills
Hard SlielU'cl Scale, Mealy Buk, and

other Insect pests without Injury to the plant
Send for circular and price list

KRAFT PLANT TONIC CO., Rockford, III.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

pOMBINING the
^ qualities of an
absolute insect exter-
minator with those of
a vigorous fertilizer.
Recommended and In
use by the foremost
florists and nurserymen
In the land. For Sale at
the Seed Stores.

ROSE MFG. CO.,

Niagara Falls, New York
MeDtloD the Plorlstfl' Exchange when wrtttns.

M ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

eonE PL

By the Bag:,
Ton or Carload.

jy WRITE US FOB QUOTATIONS.

♦1

♦

I ELLIS & POLLWORTH

♦ MILWAUKEE, WIS.

♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦I

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

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book on the

market, and every man who has to do with
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Bt William Trickek.

You cannot
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Plants
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Commercial Violet TiS^^X

Growing

By Pkof. B. T. Galloway.

ly practical
book, em-
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results of
the author's
own experi-

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House Plants L%* l^\tlt,ll-

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good discount in quantities.

The above books are pnb-
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2 to 8 Duane Street, NEW YORK.

Circulars, prefes notices, etc. on application.

402

Thb Florists- Exchange.

J. K. ALLEN,

Wholtsal* Commission Dealer In

CUT F=I-OiftiERS,

67 W. 2Sth Street, New York.

Ordere br mall or telesraph promptlr attended
to. Telephone Call. 3S3 38th St.

ROSES, Blue and White VIOLETS, Speciiltlei.

W. S. ALLEN,

17 West aSth St., New York.

Correspondence Solicited.

BLAUVELT & GUTTMAN,

36 W. 27th St.

NEW YORK
I I

ronslprnlin'nts of nr8t-cl;iB8 stock solicited.

Orders by mall or tclcKrapli receive the best of

attenllon. t^-piniNB 1463-18th St.

CUT FLOWER EXCHANCE

404-412 E. 34th SI. NY., near Ferry.

Open every MornInK at 6 O'cloct a. m. for the

Sale of Cut Flowers.

This Is not a commission house ; the market

consists of Individual stands.

Wall Space for Advertising Purposes to RenL

J. DONALDSON, SECRETARY.

DECKER, BL4UVELT CO.

WHOLESALE URALEBS IN

CUT FLOWERS- PLANTS

42 W. 28th St., New York.

Conslenments solicited. Shipping orders will
receive prompt and careful attention.

■ TKLKIMIO.N K iJST-lSTil STRKKT.

MICHAEL A. HART,

Wholesale S Commission Florist,

Tel«phoae
i kinds of Boifli

EDWARD C. HORAN,

Wholesale Florist

Ho. 34 W. 29th St., Mew York.

The Bride, Mermet and American Beauty,
Specialties.

JULIUS LANG,

Wholesale Florist

63 WEST 30tli ST.

CofUlKDmentfl Solicited. NEW YORK.

FRANK MILLANG,

Wholesale CommleBlon Dealer In

CUT FLOWERS

408 E. 34th ST., NEW YORK CITY.

rut Flow^TlCM-tmriK''. T-.-li'iiliuii-M-iill, lt:>M-39th.

f^V^^'WCj^^pEcTAJ-JT-:

•MtsUai

f'orisri

so We.5T50»Jrf>£tT N.Y, CITY.

McKELLAR & WINTERSON,

"Wholesale Commission Jobbers

In Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturers of Wire Work.

45, 47, 49 WABASH AVENUE, -

CHICAGO, ILL.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND, wholesale

CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS* SUPPLIES.
No. 67 Bromfleld St. and 18 Chapman Place, BOSTON, MASS.

THE NEW YORK CUT FLOWER GO.

110-121 West 23d Street,

I 12-1 14 West 24th Street,

Tiltphou 733-Utli. NEW YORK.

OONSIONMINTS SOUOITID.

Special Attention GIvtn to Shipping Orders.

Mention the Florist.' Excbanee when writing.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Names and Varieties

A. Beauty, fancy— special.

" extra

No. 1

" Culls & ordlnarj

Bride

Bridesmaid

Gusin

Hoste

K. A. Victoria

La France ordinary...

** extra

Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan,

NipbetOB

Papa Gontier

Perle

Souv. de Wootton

ORCHIDS— Cattleyas

Cypripediuma

Dendrobium formoBum.

" others

( Inf'r grades, all colors.
M ( White....

c Standard J Pink

.2 Varieties) Red

•; ( Yel.&Var.

g •Fancy- j White....

"5 (The highest J 5'°''

™ grades of 1 ttea

ea standard var) I Yel.&Var.

L Novelties

Adiantum

aspabaods

Callas

D A ffodii^

DAIttlKS

Hyacinths

Lilies

Lily of the Valley

Mignonette— ordinary.. .

'* fancy

NARCiseus

Pansies

Smilax

Tulips

Violets- ordinary

" extra

New York

Apr. 7, 18»

10.00 to 20.0H
8.00 to 10.01
4,00 to 8.0(1
3.00 to
2.00 to
2.00 to
2.00 to
2.00 to
1.00 to
... to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
2.00 to
1.00 to
.... to
2.00 to
.... to
25.00 to 40.00
6.00 to 8.011
.... to
B.OO to
.75 to
1.011 to
l.flO to
1.00 to
l.OO to
2.U0 to
3.00 to
2.00 to
3.00 to
3.00 to
.75 to
40.00 to 50.01
10. OO to 12.0(1
.76 to 1.01
.50 to !.0i
.611 to l.ni
8.00 to 10.00
.50 to !!.0:
1.00 to
3.00 to
.60 to
.50 to
10.00 to 13.01
.75 to 1.00
.26 to .SO
.110 to .61

4.00
8.00
8.01'
4.0(1
4.00
6.0(1

8.01
4.00
3.00

i'.oii

8.011
1.0(1
3.01
2 Oil
2.00
3.0(
3.01
3.00
3.011
3.00
6.00
1.00

00
6.00
1.01

6(1

Boston

Mar. 30. 18

8.00

2.00
6.00

20.00 to 30.00
12.00 to 16.00
6.00 to 10.00
2.00 to 4.0(
4.00 to 15. 0('
4.00 to 15.01
.... to ....
.... to ,..,
6,00 to 12.00
.... to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
1.00 to
2.00 to
.... to
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2.00 to
2.00 to
2.00 to
2.00 to
3.00 to
3,00 to
3,00 to
3.00 to
6.10 to
.... to
.... to 51.00
8.00 to 10 01
1.00 to 2.01

.60 to
1.00 to 3.01
.... to 16.01

to

1.00 to
3.00 to
1.00 to

.40 to
10.00 to 14.01
1.00 to 3.i<l

.30 to .35

.40 to ..60

36.00 to 60.00

35.00 to 31.00

13.60 to 25.00

4.00 to 10.01

4.0O to 13.01

4.00 to 13.00

6.00 to 6.00

.... to ....

8.00 to 16.01

4.00 to 8.00

8.00 to 13.00

.... to ....

4.00 to 10. 0(

6.00

1.61
3.6(1
3 61'
2.50
3.61
4.00
4.0(
4.01
4.00
6.0(
l.OO

2.00

4.0(

1.61

.6'

Phlladelphli

Apr. 6. 1899

5.01
6.00

l.Ot

3.00

2.00

2,01

3.00

3 01

3 00

3.0

3, 00

4.01

1.0(1

Baltimore

Mar. 30, 1899

.00 to
.... to
3.00 to
3.00 to
.... to ...

... to 60. 01

15.00 to 17.00

.... to

.... to

.76 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
3. CO to
2.00 to
3.00 to
2 00 to
3.00 to

.75 to _._
35.00 to 50.00
8.f0 to 12. Of
3.00 to 4 Oi'

..60 to 2.0(1
1.00 to 3.0(
8,00 to 13,60
3,00 tn 4.00
I.. 50 to 3.00
3.00 to
.... to

.60 to
16.00 to 26 G(
3.00 to 4.00

.20 to .36
.... to .75

4.0(1

i!66

to ....
to 60.01
iO.OO to 30.01
8 00 to 13.01
6 00 to 12. 0(
6.00 to 13.0(1
.... to ....
.... to ...
5.00 to 10.00
5.00 to 6.0(
8.00 to 10.01
.... to ....
6.00 to 111. 00
.... to
.... to
.... to
6.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
1.60 to
3.00 to
3.00 to
3.00 to
3.00 to
4.00 to
4.00 to
4.00 to
4.00 to

.... to

.... to
30.00 to 76 00
13.60 to 16 00

1.(0 to 3.00

.... to ....
3.00 to 8 (II

.... to 16.01

to 3.01

.... to

4.00
8.00

2.61
3.50
3.51'
3 .51
3.. 51
6.01
6.0(1
6.0
6.00

l.'O'

Buffalo

Mar. 23, 18!

to

1.01
3.00

.... to
.... tn
!0.00 to 26.00
....to ....
.40 to .6(1
.... to ....

10.00 to 60.00
3,i.00 to 30.00
10.00 to 20.00

4.00 to 10.00

6.00 to 16.00

6.00 to 15.00

.... to ....

.... to ...

6.00 to 16.00

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to ....

6.00 to 15.00

6.00 to 16 00

6.00 to 10.00

.... to ....

6.00 to 10.00

6.00 to 10.00
iO.OO to 60.00
10. CO to 20.00

.... to

.... to

2.00 to

3.00 to

3.00 to

3.00 to

4.00 to

6.00 to

6.00 to

5.00 to

5.00 to

.... to

1.00 to

.50.00 to

8.00 to 12 00

3.00 to 4.00
.60 to 1,00

3.00 to 6.00

12.60 to 20.00

3 00 to 4.00

3 00 to

4 00 to
2.00 to

.76 to
iO.OO to 25.00
3.00 to 4. CO

.60 tn 1.10
1.00 tn 1.50

3.00
4.00
4.00
4 00
6 00
8.00
8.00
8.00
8.00

i'..50
75.00

4.00
6.00
4.00
1,50

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see oar Correspondence Colnmns.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,

'^^yiiolesa.le F'lorist

Open Day and Mght from 12 A.M. Mondays to 10 P.M. Saturdays.
1612-14-16-18 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

PITTSBURG GUT FLOWER GO., LTD.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

LONG DISTANCE PHONE
2157.

CONSIGNMENTS
SOLICITED.

WRITE FOR PRICE LIST.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 705 Penn Ave., PITTSBURG, Pa.

WILLIAM H. QUNTHER,

-WHOLK8ALE KI^ORISX-

This Is the place to ship your VIOLETS and CARNATIONS. Also Roses, Valley,
Lilies, Mignonette, Etc. Coosignments solicited. Prompt payments every two weeks.

No. 30 WEST 29th STREET, .™ri;. NEW YORK.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

in£. F=. SHERIDKN

Wfaoletale OomtnU>lon Dealer In

CUT FLOWERS

39 West 28th St., New York.

Telephone, 3I4-38tb St,

PRICE LIST •■NT ON APPLICATION.

Feank H. Tbabndlt. Ohaklbb Schxmcs.

TRAENDLY & SCHENCK,

Wholesale Florists,

S8 W. 28th St. and CUT FLOWER EXCHANQE,
NEW YORK.

T*iephoneMl-i8th St

^^Consignments Solicited

JOHN YOUNG,

Wholesale Florist

51 WEST 28th ST.,

NEW YORK.
CYCAS PALM LEAVES Always on Hand.

HICKS & CRAWBUCK,
Wholesale Gommission Florists,

no LIVINGSTON ST.,

Consignments Solicited. BROOKLYN, N.Y.

lllfieil H. LaDgjahr,

CUT FLOWERS, STRICTLY WHOLESALE

-« 19 Boerum Place, BROOKLYN, N.Y.
Open to receive Conslsnments of
CHOICE FLOWER8 at any lime.

THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.,
Wholesale Florist,

HEADQUARTERS New"York. Vfy us

ROSES, CARNATIONS AND
ALL SEASONABLE PLOWERS.

WM. F. HASTING, K'»?;'?„„

*'\uFFALt°N":"*' FiriTt'"'""'

Also Dealer in Florists' Supplies A Wire Deslgi

HOLTOH i HUNKEL CO.,

WHOLESHE FLORISTS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Manufacturers el Wire Designs.

457 Milwaukee St. MILWAUKEE, WIS.

'Phone Main 874. P. O. Box 103.

FLORISTS'

SUPPLIES

FLORISTS' VASES.

Horticultural Auctioneers.
84. Hawley Street, BOSTON

GUT FLOWERS

New England Headquarters for

AMERICAN BEAUTIES

<;tf wtilcb we make a specialty.

WELCH BROS.,

15 PROVINCE ST., BOSSTON. MASS.

Mention the Florists' Exchanre when wrltlns.

April 8. IS'J'J.

THe Florists' Exchange.

403

WM. J. BAKER,

Wholesale Florist,

1432 So. Penn Square,

jt^PHILADELPHIA, PA.

DUMONT & CO.,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

No. 1305 FUbert St., Pbiladelphu.

'PBONB, 3982 D.

FRED. EHRET,

Wholesale Florist

H03 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE,
PHILADELPHIA.

GEO. M. MOSS,
Wholesale Florist

32 South 17lh St.. PHILADELPHIA. PA.

Long Distance 'Phone, 14330 D.

Conslgnmenu of choice KOSES. CARNATIONS,

VIOLETS sollcltel.

Fine VALLEY In stock at all times.

LEO NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist

17 N. JUNIPER ST.,

"^"hTe'Sots A. Philadelphia.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

EDWARD REID,

Wholesale Florist

1526 Ranslead St.. PHILADELPHIA.

Bet. Market and Chestnut Sts.

ALL CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON.

'I KLKPUONE 3H*« A.

BASSETT & WASHBURN,

Wholesale Dealers and Gruwera of

CUT FLOWERS

ea Wabash Ave., Chicago, ill.
Greenhouses at Hinsdale, III.
L. D. 'Phone at Chicago. Main 223.

L. I). 'Phone at Hinsdale, No. 10.

KENNIGOTT BROS. COMPANY,

Wholesale Cut Flowers

42 and 44 E. Randolph Street,

CHICAGO, ILL.

WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY.

WIETOR BROTHERS,

SUCCESSORS TO

ROQERS PARK FLORAL CO.,

Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers

OFFICE AND HALKBltOOM,

51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO.

Headquarters for AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

C. A. KUEHN,

WHOLESALE FLORIST,

1122 Pine St., St. Loals, Ho.

A COMPLETE LIKE OF WISE DESIBNS.

REINBERG BROS.

Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers.
. . . EGO, 000 Feet of Glass.

"VsT. JEK. ELLIOTT

We can fill all orders on short notice with all leading varieties of ROSES and
CARNATIONS. We are Headquarters for Fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

GIVE US A TRIAL AND CONVINCE YOURSELF.

SALESROOM, 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL.

CUT STRINGS, 8 to 10 ft.
long, 50c. per string.

Shipped to any part of the country.

- ^x>±g3zL-toxL, is/Lass.

Mention the Florlste' Exchange when writing.

ST. LOUIS

Gut Flower Co.,

Wholesale Florists,

1333 PINE STREET

St. Louis, no.

Mention t%« TloTJBtM' Exchange wh^n writing

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Names and Varieties

A. Beauty, fancy — special.

' " extra

No. 1

" Gulls & ordinary

Bride

Bridesmaid

Cusin

^ Hoste

49 K. A. Victoria

2 La France, ordinary...

" " extra

Mermet..

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan

Niphetos

Papa Gontier

Perle

Souv.de Wootton

OBCHIDS-Cattleyas

Cypripediuras

Dendrobium formosum..

others

( Inf'r grades, all colors
M ( White ....

C Standard J Pink

.2 Varieties) Red

•: ( Yel.&Var

™ 'Fancy— I White....

■S (The highest J P'°'' ■ • • •

W (Trades of j Ked

C3 standard var) \ Yel.&Var,
^, Novelties

Adiantum

Abparagos

Callas

Daffodils

Daisies

h y acinths

Lilies

Lily OF THE Valley

MlQNONETTE— ordinary. . . .

" fancy

Narcissus

Pansies

Smilax

Tdlips

Violets— ordinary

** extra

Cblcaso

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For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see our Correspondence Colnmns.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

PALMS

AND

FERNS

The LARGEST STOCK In
the WesL

Send us your name, and u/e Witt heep you posted when
we have anything special to offer.

708 N. HaUted St.,
CHICAGO.

GEO.WITTBOLD,'

Mention the Florists* Kxchanc* wh*»n wrillne.

Seasonable Stock

DUA<'71-:NA in ni visa. -lln.. i:; to IH In. IilKh!
$12.00 per 100; 5 In., 20 to 22 in. high, *l.s.w ptrr luu.

BOSTON FEKN. 2)^ In., $5.00 per 100.

:>irSA ENSETD. 10 In.. $1.25 each.

<'OLEUS» rooted cuttlnRfl, VKRBcnAFFFi.TTi and
Golden Quekn, 75ct8. per 100: (sS.On per Ituu.
In variety, 60 cte. per 100; $5.00 per lOiO.

. OAsn wirn ordkb, plkasr. .

S. S. PECK HAM, New Bedford, Mass.

Mention the FloristB' Excbaoee wben writing. Mention the FIorlbtB' Exchaiige wl.eii wrllir.g.

PTERIS

Xretnula. Serrulata and Serrulata
Crlstata, in 2-incb pots, strong, S3.U0 per
100. And others in vartetv- Satiafuction guar-
anteed or money back. Cash please.

G. A. RAGKHAM, Detroit, Mich.

880 Van Dyke Avenue.
Mention the Florists' ETohang«> whpn wrlfng.

Dracaena Indivisa

From 5 and G in. pots, 2 to '2J^
feet in height fr >m pot, strong
lioaltliy grown, S'J.J.OO and |35.0l)
I>cr 100. 50 at 100 rates

JES- Send in your order now. ti^

JAMES HORAN& SON, Florists,

Bridgeport, Conn.

lalentlon the Fuilstd* Exchange wbtu trrltlnc-

Plants, Blooms (Wliltt- Orchids Specially!; Duplex and
other pans; Manual of Culture; DrcbldFood; losectl-
cldes: Fumlgators; Peat, Moss etc. Circulars sent.
WiLLOWMBAD (Jardkns. EftBt Orange, N. J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

LAGER & HURRELL,rp;;it'ero1

...ORCHIDS

To arrive beginning of April F^friia Anceps*
L. Ancepa Alba and L. AutumnaliH.

Cherry Wood Baskets, Fresh Moss ano Peat.

Corre-pondBooe^^^ SUMMIT, N. J.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Galax Leaves.

CHAS. H. RICKSECKER, LInvllle, N. C.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

GALAX LEAVES
LEOOOTHEA SPRAYS

Send fur Information.

HARLAN P. KELSEY. Introducer,

1106 TREMONT BLDG.. BOSTON. MASS.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writloff.

First quality. $150 pi-r KXK); l-'nncy
Ferns, $2,00 per louO. (Jninx lienvcN. bronze or
assorted. $1.00 per lOCV. Laurel Fe.stooning*
$5.00 per 100 yds. Fine bunched Liiurel.sOc. per bunch.

CROWL FERN CO., "street?" Boston, Mass.

Mention thr Florlsta' Exchange wfy^n wrttlttg.

DDT FLOWER BOIES

Three awarjs for superiority.
Send for illustrated list. . . .

EDWHRDSOOGKEB

Manufju-tiircrs.
16 & 18 N &lh St.
Philadelphia, Pa.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

||£LES

J MOLE
. TRAP

For deHtroyluB grou lid ■• oles In !>< wn»>. i arko,
eardens and cemeteries The only PEKFECT
mole trap in existence. Guarauiet d loctticb
moles where nil oibrr crupi* fall. Sold by
seedsmen, A»;rlcultural Implement and Hardware
dealers, or sent by exprenn on receict ol $*.£.0U by

H. W. HALE8. 1IIDI;KVV00U. N. J.
Mention the Florists' Exchanec when wrltlnr.

For CnlkiDK

CaHi Iron

I'lpe.

For
Slopping
Leaks.

SMOOTH ON JOINTS
SMDOIH ON ClSllliGS

SMOOTH ON MFG. CO.,

547 Communlpaw Ave., JERSEY CITY, N.J.

Vrbki.ami To«i-kixb, B.S., ChinilBt and Manager.
Mention ih** Flrtrlma' KxchanKf when irrltlng.

long's Florists' Pliotograplis.

For use in taking orders; 27'2 subjects.
The accepted up-to-date standard.
Sets 11.75 up. CATALOGUE FREE.

Floral Art Catalopo.

For oiitof-towii inisincss. Ninety-six
nriaiigcmeiits iliuslrated and priced
in II, pr.ielital manner. SAMPLE
COrY, '20 els. in stamps.

Address DAK'L P. L0K6, Publisher,

BUFFALO, N. Y.

Mectlcn the Klorla-.s' Eicha.ii!« W3,;D wrltlnc-

4j04

Thb F=i-orists' Exchknge.

EXCLUSIVELY

A Greenhouse Heater.

Specially adapted for the work. Easy
to erect. Simple in operation. Eco-
nomical as to consumption of fuel.
Send for catalogue and list of prices.

MYERS & CO.

(E8TABLIBHED 1819.)

I5I8-I520 So. 9th St., Philadelphia.

Mention the FlorlaU' Exchange when writing.

226 N.5ALINA3T
3YRACU6E N.Y

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. I

•QREENHOUSE MATERIAL

Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress.

BEST GRADES. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP.

A.DIETSGH&CO.shef'f',Il'd"aveGHIGAGO,ILL

Mention the Florlats' Elxchange when writing.

1/3 OF YOUR MONEY SAVED

BY BUYING NEW UP-TO-DATE

Gable and Pipe Ventilators. Soil Sifters, Insecticide Mixers.

>«-SEND FOR NEW ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE. "1^

A. Q. WOLF & BRO., Dayton, Ohio.

Mention the FloiistA* Elxchanffo when writing.

Alentton this paper.

...HAS POSITIVELY NO EQUAL FOR...

STRENGTH, DURABILITY and NEATNESS.

Guaranteed for 10 years. Has a eolid wheel and Bhaft cast In
one (malleable Iron). No slipping on Line Shaft as the case n^ith
all others. Catalogue free.

.....E. HIPPARD, Vounestown, Ohio.

Water Every Day In the Year for
Flowers and Lawns when

RidGr»^ Ericsson Hot Hir Pumps

are used. Nearly 23,000 sold during the past 25
years Prices reduced. Send to nearest office
for catalogae **X."

Rider=Ericsson Engine Co.,

22 Cortlandt St., New York. I 86 Lake Street. Chicago.
23S Franklin Street. Boslon. 40 N. ~th St.. Philadelphia.
6<>;' Craig St., Montreal. P. Q. I ii A Pitt St.. Sydney, N.S.W.
Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

S HOT-BED-

■ GREENHOUSE

5 VENTILATOR

GULF CYPRESS BARS

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

MANUFACTURED BY

S. JACOBS & SONS, Office: 406 W. 13th St., New York.

Greenhouse Glass at Wholesale

Estimates and
Catalogues
Cheerfully Furnished

Factory. Storerooms
Borough of Queens,

n.y;

■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■MBHHHHIHHHaiHaHHHlllHHia
Mention tb« FlorUta' Sxchanr* when wrlUng.

...•mE..

Gorton Side Feed Boiler

SPECIALLY ADAPT- D FOR

GREENHOUSE HEATING.

YOU WANT THE BEST. ... WE HAVE IT.

Send for Catalogue and investigate for yourself.

GORTON & LiDGEBWOOD CO.,

96 Liberty Street, New York.

Mention the Florlatf' Kachange when wrlttng

GLASS

FOR GREENHOUStS, GRAP-
ERIES, CONSERVATORIES,
AND HOTBEDS.

GLASS

VANHORNE, CRIFFEN & CO.,

<»0 to 48 VESTRY STRCaT.

Te/icA and American Glass. *" oVT orein wi'om st" 'NEW YORK

Mehttoo the Florists* Exchange when wrlUnr

Steam and Hot Water Heating

Economically and Perfectly Installed by

HENRY W. GIBBONS, '

LIBERTY STREET,
NE^V YORK.

EXPERT ADVICE AND PLANS FDRNISHED. ESTIMATES FREE.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

HAVE RICH MELLOW LAND.

That condiMoii i^ .^ure to

follow thiouijli di-aiiiinfj;

with JACKSON'S Round

^ AGRICULTURAL DRAIN TILE, For 45 years we have been making the^e

* ■ ■ id Kile Bi-iL'k, Oven Tile. Chimney and Miii' Limnirs

/and l.ips Kn.-Hiistii' Sidewalk Tile. Ac. Supply Mn-tnr ( 'olors, Pla.ster. Lime,

ement Ac. Write for piic-es. John H. Jarkson, 98 'rd Av. Albany. N.Y.

'SnTll<iA oeqM. aaTreqaxg .bibtjouj »tn oonoaw

TOBACCO
STEMS.

Bales, 300 to 500 lbs..

lOc. per 100 Ibe.

TOBACCO DUST.

Bags 25. 50 and 100 lbs. 2H

ct8. per lb.
Above extra strong and
fresh.

U. CUTLER RY:RSOM, 'ilCsTi^^X'-

Mention the Flurlst*' Exchange

SYRACUSE FLOWER
POTS

SOLB AGENT FOR
KKW JERSKT.

FIB"E VASES. RUSTIC
HANGING BASKETS,
HIISE AND GLASS.

J.

hen wrltln.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS!

Packed In small crates, easy to handle.

Price per crate
1500 2 In. pots hi crate, $4.88
1500 3U '• ■' 5.25

ISOOlftl " " 6 00

10003

800 3^

5004

3205

144 6

5.00
5.80
4.50
4.51
3.

Price per crate
120 7 In. pots In crate, $4.20
60 8 *' " 3.00

3.1
4810 •• " 4.80

2411 " " 3.60

2412 " •• 4.80
1214 " " 4.80

616 " ' 4.50

Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list
of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn
Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off for cash with order.

HILFINGER BROS. POTTERY,

OR--. FORT EDWARD. N.Y.

AuGUBT RoLKEB & S0N8, Nbw Tork Agenta,

52 Dby Street, New Yoke City,
Mention th« FIofIbU* Exchane* when wriUnK-

I ''"Viiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii|ipu^^
COIiPMl

;>HllADEL[>Hlil'l

Standard

V..,

\1P0T5.

BRiNCH WAREHOUBBSt
AMkranr and WritiMe A*pnnr», it't^tij City, IV. J*
*mrkmoa A>* * P«anod St., Lon( UlAod CItf, If, T.

Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

ADOO FIBRE and
ADOO LIQUID

Will do ill that is claimed
If Intelligently Used J* .<

TRY THEM !

Mention the FlorisU' Exchange when writing.

Umbrella Holders

White, Blue, Wine or Greea Enamel, diam.
10 inches, depth, 34 inches. Price, $3.00. De-
livered la TJ. 8. A. on receipt of price, or sent
C. O. D. on approval.

CRANE BROS., Westfieid, Mass.

Manufacturers of Llnenoid Seamless Specialties.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

STBHDIIBD FLOWER POTS

DO YOU NEED O
FLOWER POTS i

If SO, write for prices before you order.

WILMER COPE A. BRO.,

Lincoln University* - - Chester Co.. Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

STANDARD ♦ POTS.

We are now ready to supply a superior
quality of Pots in unlimitea quantities.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.

A. H. HEWS & CO.,

NORTH CAMBRIDGE, - MASS.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS

Fjrst Quality. Cream Coloh.

, per 1000. »2 40 | 3^4 in., per 1000, » 4 95

m in

2 in
2V4 in

3 in

2 7.'i I 4

3 35 5
. 4 70 I 6 in.,

Packages extra.

20
10 80
16 50

C. HENNECKE CO.""-^':^"'

Mention the Plorlsta' Bxchanca when writlns.

April 8, 189a

The Florists*

rXCHHISGl

405

. LORD & BURNHAM CO.,

Horticultural Architects and Builders, Steam and Hot Water Heating

Engineers.

Plans and estimates furnished on application for Greenhouses, Conservatories, etc. erected
complete with our patent iron construction; or for material only, ready for erection.
Estimates furnished also for Cypress Greenhouse Material.

Largest Builders of Oreenhouse Structures. Plans and construction embrace latest improvements.
Six highest awards at the World's Fair. Send lour cents postage to New York office for latest
catalogue. Send five cents postage tor Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating Catalogue. . . .

We Make Special Greenhouse PUTTY— Price on Application

NEW YORK OFFICE : GENERAL OFFICE AND WORKS :

ST. JAMES BUILDING. B'WAY and 26TH ST. IR.VINGTON-ON-HUDSON . N. Y.

- , ■ - Mention the Floriata' Exchange- when wrttlng. - - -

HQEEIIHOOSE HEflTINMIIID VE|ITIL|ITI|II},

^ Horticultural Architecture and Building.

pitching^^Go

ESTABLISHED 1844.

233 Mercer Street, ■ NEW YORK.

SEMD 4C. POSTAGE FOK

FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS.

NINETEEN SIZES.

Perfect Sash Raising Apparatnau

Rosehouses, Greenhouses, Etc., of Iron
Frame Construction erected complete^
or the Structural Iron ^Vork ahip- j
pcd ready for erection.

Iron Frame Benches with the
** Perfect Drainage Bench Til«**

er Slate Tops.

FLORISTS PREPARING

For tbelr new_ work, on Greenhousea will benefit
tbeniBelves l ', ■ writing to mt, and describe tbe
number '-nd 8lz*of VENTILATOKS. Btate
whetlier separa^' or united.

E. A. ORMhBY, Melrose, Mass.

Mention the Florlatg' Exchange when writing.

EraQs laprored Cbllesgt

I Roller bearinx ietf-ottinff devlBt,
I antomatio atop, solid link chain
I makei the IMPROVED CHAL-
I LHNGB the most perfeot appa-
I ratns In the market.
I Write for oataloRue and prlcei
I before placing your orders elie-
] where.

Quaker City Machine Co.,

RICHMOND, IND,

on the Plorlsta' Exchange when writing-

SUMMER IN WINTER

•y Using

Standard Greenhouse Boilers

One cent get% oar Oatalo|^«.

GIBLIN & CO., . Utica, N. Y.

Mention the Plorlats' Exchange when writing.

MASTICA

FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES.

Proven superior topuccy. h-uaier 1 1 B|>iiiy aua staya or.
Not affected by estremee of weather. Endorsed by

Rromlnent florlsis. Send for descriptive circular of
lastica and .Vlnmlca Glnzinn Machines.
ole Manufacturers. Mauf Vnrk
I7U Fuliun St., NBWlDlK.

Mfnttnri fhp Flnrfsts* KT(*hnnErf» wh^n writing.

F.O.PIERCE GO.

HOTHOUSE GLASS

All Sizes a Specialty.

C. S. WEBER & CO.

4 Desbrosses Street, New York.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltln^-

; NO OSEESHOnSB OWNEE 3H0BLD BE WITHOUT 3

FIRE INSURANCE f

The beat form of Insurance can be had through 3
: a MulUiil Association. Write to secretary for 3

; particulars of 3

\ riorisls' Idutaal fire Insurance Association i

E W . .1. VKSf:Y, Pec'i. FOliT \V \ V N K. 1 M>. ^

entlon the FlnrlHta' Exchangp whpn writing.

.VKRV FI.ORIHX 1 W A T ¥
>ufe:tit to iNHtiRK l~l /\ H B

FOR PAKTICULAR8 ADDBERfl

JOHN G. ESLER.Sec'y. Saddle River, N.i

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

INTERNATIONAL HEATER CO.

23T Water ST., NEW YORK.
BOSTON, 47 UNION St. CHICAGO, 86 E. LAKE ST.

I^^eII BOILERS F» GREENHOUSES

Over 50 yeara' experience. Write for Catalogue.

FOR GREENHOUSES

RICHMOND
HEATERS

WATER

STEAM

as CENTER ST.
NEW YORK.

RICHMOND STOVE CO.

NORWICH, CONN.

Manriort thA F*lorfBti»' K»rhang» when writlnff.

GLASS

We carry the largest
stock of Greenhouse
Glass In New York.

We make a specialty
of I6x24s and can
make special prices.

SELECTED BRANDS IN FRENCH AND AMERICAN.

HOLBROOK BROIHERS, 8S Jo 89 Beekman St.. New York.

....THE.

SGOLLAY BOILER

FOR

lireeiilioniieKeallnii.ElG.

HOT WATER OR STEAM.

Farmington, Conn.. March 9, 1896.
"The Invincible Boiler you placed in my Carnation
houses has given great satisfaction. I did not have to
run the boiler hard even when the thermometer stood
18 deg. below zero. It has proved ' Invincible' In every
respect." Hucn CnHSNKY, Florist.

SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE AND PRICE LIST
Estimates Cheerfully Qlven.

"INVINCIBLE."

Uentlon the Florloti

JOHN A. SCOLLAY,

74 and 76 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N.V.

^change when wrltlAc.

GLASS

For Greenhouses, Graperies, '

Hotbeds, Conservatories,

and all other purposes. Get cub Fio-
UKEs BEFORE BuTiNO. Estimates freely
given.

N. COWEN'SSON,

392-94 W. Broadway, New York.

Mention the FlorlBtg' Exrhange wbeg writing.

^^

OrtNO.

w<^i

4 -CO.,

P 412 TO 452
[ HAWTHORNE AV.
VCHJCAGO.ILL

CYPRESS

\mmm

MATERIAL

OF ANY DESGRIPTION.

•■ND POIt OATALOaUI.

IF YOU WANT A

GOODSASH LIFT

For a Very Little Money Get

i:^/ THE
-^--fSEW OEPftRTURE,"

For Descriptive Catalogue Send to

J. 0. CARMODY, EVANSVILLE, IND.

CfPRpS

IS MUCH MJORE DURABLE |hAN PINE.

'PRESS^
SASH BARS

UP TO^Z FEET »< LENGTH oR LOt^GER.

iREENHOUSE

AND OTI^ER BUILDINC MATERIAL.

Seno.for ourllluAtrated BooK
"CYPjRESS LUMBERAWD ITS USES"

Send for^ur Specfeil Greenhousfe^rcolftr.

The/^.T 5Teari;v5 [umber _(o.,

Mention the FlorlAta* Exohanee when wrltlos.

406

The F=i-ORists* Exchkngb.

April 8, 1899.

For Florists and Market Gardeners.
Wholesale Catalogue sent on Application.

SEMPLE'S ASTER, choice strain, pink, white and lavender,
j4' oz., 40 cents; oz., fl.50.

'■^^m'^' w. c,

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

BECKERT, \^iS! Allegheny, Pa.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Largest Stock in the Country.

All goods up-to-date and of superior quality
Write U8 for prices and other iDformation
Our new Catalogue Bent ou application to
the trade only.

H. BAYERSDORFER A CO.,

60, 62, 54. 56 N. Fourth St., PHILADtLPHIA, Pa.
Mqntlon the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

SMI LAX..

■

■

■ ■■

■ Nice thrifty plants from thumb pots.

■ If shifted now will make fine stock for

■ Summer Planting. $t60perl00.

5 N&THANSMITHaSON.tdrian.Mlcb.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

PALMS

All Home Grown, Strong and Healthy.

All Measurements are from Top ol Pot, and don't you forget It-

ARECA LUTESCENS.

Height. Per doz. Per 100

6 Is. pot, S Plants, 22 to 26 In. »9.00 »75 00

6 •'^ 3 ■• 28 to 30 In. 12.00 100.00

7 " 3 " 30 to 34 In. 15.00 125 00

8 " 3 " 30 to 36 In. 18.00 150.00

10 " ■ 3 " 60 In tS.OOeacb.

12 " 3 " 60to721n 10.00 "

14 " 3 •' 7t.j 8ft 25.00 "

COCOS WEDDELIANA.

S.3ln. pot. 6to8 1n. high per 100, $10.00

Tliese Prices are

JOSEPH HEACOCK,

KENTIA

Leaves.
3 In. pot, 4 to 5
■ ■■ 5 to 6

5 to 6

6 "
6 "

KENTIA

Leaves.
2M In. pots, 3 to 4
3 •• 4 to 5

5 " 5 to 6

ir the Trade only

BELMOREANA.

Height. Per doz. Per 100

10 to 12 to. JS.OO t25 00

15 to 18 In. 6.00 50.00

18 to 20 In. 12.00 100.00

18 to 20 In. 15.00 125.00

24 to 30 In. 18.00 150.00

FORSTERIANA.

Height. Per doz. PerlW

8ln 11.50 $12.00

10 to 12 In 2.50 20.00

20to241n 9.0J 75.00

WYNCOTE, PA.

Mention the FlorlBU' Exchange when writing.

SPECIALTY:

Floral Metal
Designs ^^

***

Florists'

Specialty : Wheat Sheaves.

SPECIALTY:
Prepared J^ J-
( Cycas Leaves.

A. HERRMANN

. . . WRITE FOR CATALOGUE.

404, 406, 408, 410, 412 East 34th Street,
NEW YORK CITY.

Manufacturer of Metal Floral Designs W p q >

Importer and Dealer In Florists' Supplle^^gi yr ■
Mention the Florlita" Exchanse when wrlUnc. ^^"^

STANDARD HYDRANGEA

PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA.

Extra Fine Heads, $3.50 per doz. ; $30 per 100.

GRIMSOII RIMBLEII

CLEMATIS

Holland grown budded.
This stock, la far better for
forcing than own roots.
$3.00 per d-i-zeu ; $mU0 per 100.

Large flowering varieties, 3
years old, $3 00 per doz. Thfge
are extra heavy fleld-grown plants. PANICULATA,
$15.00 per 100.
Also a full line of Rhododendrons, from SOctS. to $1.00
each, and Haidy Azalea Mollis and Ghent. Pyram-
idal Buxus, Snowball, etc. Write for prices on
general nursery stock, bulbs, herbaceous plants, etc.

BOBBINK & ATKINS, Rutherford, N. J.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

NOVELTIES OF the SEASONI

New Hybrid Carnation Vulcan B-r^rc/rrtp:

J a bright red, very free

flowering variety, strong, erect grower, no stick needed. Well-established
iilantp, from iy, Inch pots, 3 for 26 etc.; $1.00 per dozen. 1*5.00 per 100;
25 at 100 rate.

ACALYPHA SANDERIANA, 3 inch pots, 50c. eacli.

„ size of Pot Per doz.

AHparaKUH »»prenKeil scinch $0 Bu

Aicerattini, I*rliices8 Paullue 2V. •• 6(1

Browallla, KJew ulant 2ii " 50

Calla, Little (ieiii 3 " 100

PliysaUft I-raiiclielli (Chinese Lantern Plant) ... 2^ " 80

Douhle Oiailt Alynsuni 2>4 " 40

Calirornia VioletK, siroiig young plants

I.ytlirtiiii Roseum, clumps 150

RucIbccUla, (iolcleii filo^w, clumps 160

CleuiatlH, lame II iwurlug varieties, 2-year-old.... 3 00

CleniatiH Paiilculata, strong plants 4 " 1 60

CleiiiatlH l*aiiiculata 8 '• 75

Carnation, Victor, well-established plant 2'/

CaiiiiaB, best h-iuliug varieties,
trade. For price, address

Per 100
$4 00
4 00
4 00
7 00
4 00
3 00
2 00

6 00
3 00

We offer them In large quantities to the

C. EISELE, Nth and JeHerson Stretis, PHILA , PA. 5

Mention the Florlstj' Bxch&nc« wh*n wriUnff.

T'HE UNDERSIGNED have now the coiftrol of the
^ - ' FLORAL DEPARTMENT in * '

JOSEPH H. BAULAND GO.'S

LARGE DRY GOODS HOUSE AT

Fulton, Duffield and Bridge Sts., BROOKLYN, N. Y.

Besides doing a retail business they have made arrangements with
the said Company for large spaces on the Main, Mezzanine and Third
floors, where they will also conduct a Wholesale Ccnmission Plant
Business. Telephone connections can be made at all times. We intend
to provide our salesmen with light wagons to show their line of
samples of plants to the florist.

Oil Plaots som od a 10% GODnnissiOD Basis.

We are now open to receive consignments of Palms, Flowering
Plants in general or any superfluous stock you may have. All plants
must be shipped to the Duffield street entrance receiving room. No
plants received after 6 p. m.

TO THE FLORISTS IN GREATER NEW YORK!

Our salesman will call on you at least twice a week wit'ti a full line
of samples of plants of which we intend to carry. /

TELEPHONE CALL
.. 554 BROOKLYN ..

KRELLER & CO.

Address all communications to Kreller & Co., care Josepli H. Bauland Co.

SPECIALTIES AT LOW RATES

ACALYPHA SANDERI

■i^m

ASPARAGUS

SPRENGERI.

2,Li inch, 25 for $1.60, mailed ; $4.00 per 100.
3^ inch, $8.00 per 100, express.

MR. BURBANK'

"FRAGRANCE."

A really wondeifal novelty, with immense
pure white »w€^i scented flowers, produced in
amazing protuBion. Smallest offsets bloom in
4 months and less.

Every Florist Must Have it.

$1.00 and $2.00 per 12. mailed.

BEGONIA

GRAF ZEPPELIN.

Brightest Colored new dou-
ble Begonia in existence.
Fiery vermilion. Will be-
come as popular as Gloire de
Lorraine. Excellent pot
plant and fine bedder. $2 50
per 12; $15 per 100.

TUBEROUS
BEGONIAS.

Single mixed, $3.fiO per 100.
Double mixed, $5.00 per 100.

GLOXINIA.

Fine bulbs, $3.00 per 100.

Fine Plants from 2;^ inch pots, 30c.;
$3 per 12; $25 per lOO.

I BABY PRIMROSE.

Orders booked now for early delivery.
8 for $1.00; 26 for $2.60, mail d. From 3 inch
I pots, $3.00 per 12 ; $20 per 100.

S NEW CALLAS.

"LEMON GIANT."

Bright lemon-yellow flowers. Leaves of enor-
mous size, spotted white, as ornamental as an
Alocasla, grown as easily as a potato. Pro-
duces bulbs two feet around 1 1

Extra large bulb:^, sure to bloom, 76 cents
each ; $6.00 per 12, mailed.

N/EGELIAS.

All florists should grow
these in quantity. Their
grand velvety foliage and
large clusters ot brilliantly
colored flowers are sure to
command a ready sale. Sin-
gle plants frequently bear
over 300 flowers.

Fine bulbs. $1.00 per 12:
$7 to per 100.

SPOTTED CALLAS.

Monster bulbs, $3.00 per 100.

AMARYLLIS.

Veitch's Seedlings. Many
bear flowers 9 inches across*
$3.50 pt r 12.

DAHLIAS

Nicjelia!*.

NOTE OUR LOW PRICES FOR WHOLE ROOTS

$6 per 100, ymir choice from the following: Oloriosa, Baron
Shroeder, Beauty ( f Brentwood, King of Cactus, Kynereith,
Matchless (18 prizes), Wm. Pearce, Zulu, Gilt EiIkc, Wm. Agnew,
,„ , ,. ... „,, , Constancy, Miss Barry, Bird of Prtssage, Ele<faD8,Ja8.Vick, Model

(.1 Perfection, Miss Thatcher, Presidi-nt, Kleine Domatia, Sunshine— 100 in 10 sorts f , om above

our choice, $5 per lllO. Senil for lisl ( f 5IIU varieties.

FINE FOR CUTTING. ST.BRICID anemones, PUntedoutin
„ "", ^, V»W I 1 I IV v.. May ,„|| (,j,„er profusely from' September to

November and brniK more money than Carnations. $1 50 per 100. mailed. MONTBRETIAS
bloom out-ol-doors in October, November, and in pots all through winter. 6 sorts SI per 1(X
mailed. , v » j

LILIUM SPECIOSUMRUBRUM. &rnTl6te;?or2l$T.s'

A. BLANC $c CO., Philadelphia.

Uentlon the Florists* Excbange when writing.

We are a straight shoot and aim to grow into a vigorous plant.

A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS. NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL.

VOL XI. NO. 16.

NEW YORK, APRIL IS, 1899.

One Dollar Per Year

We desire to call attention to our Fine Collection of

CH RY5ANTH EMUMS

We offer the very finest and newest introduotionQ— an exceedingly choice and fine collection.
Plants are in fli8t-cla39, A No. I shape. Among other sorts we offer the following, to which we
would call particular attention.

Full list of varieties with descriptions will be found in our large descriptive Catalogue, which
will be sent free on application to anyone who may not have it.

XOVELTIES OF 1899.

Per doz. Per IW

Mrs.Xreiior I,. Park $5.iiU $33.UU

Mrs. K. A. Coustatole 4 5J 30.00

Eclipse '98 350 2.ii.00

roUy Ko.->e 3.0U 2).00

niiiie. Geurtces Bruaut 3 00 20 GO

Surpasse Atniral 3 UO 2U.00

THREE FINEST NOVELTIES OF LAST SEASON.

Pres. Graliain, Win. H. Chadwlck, Mrs. O P. Bassett, Sl.UUaduz.; $6.00 a ICO

OTHER NOVELTIES OF LAST SEASON.

Per doz.

Mile, I.ucle Faure $2.60

C. J. Warren 2.60

Pride and Mnie, Ferlat ... 2.5J

Kl. C. S. Jubilee 2.50

Robert Owen, Jr 2.50

Julia Scaraniaiiza 2.50

Per 11.10
$15.00
15 00
115.00
15.00
15.00
15 00

Mrs, H, ^IVeefcs ..
Autumn Glory ..
Australian Gold .
Black Hawk

Per doz.
..$IJ.7.T
. . . .75
... .75
... .75

Per 100

$5.00

5.00

5.00

6.00

Mrs, C, H, Pelrce ...

Boundless Snow

Frank Hardy

Ttie Vellow Fellow

Per doz.
. . . $0.75
... .75
... .75
... .75

PerlOO

$5.00

5.00

5.00

5.00

Miss AKiies L,, Dalskov ..$0.50
Glory of the Paciflc 50

Modesto V, .51

Mrs, S. X. Murdock SO

BEST STANDARD SORTS.

Per doz. PerlOO

S3.00
3.00
3.(10
3.00

Per doz. Per 100

Minerva $0.50 $3.iiO

Mutual Friend 60 3 00

Mrs, Jerome Jones 5) 8.00

Major BonuaflTou 50 3.C0

ETC., ETC., ETC,
^Ve can also offer at tlie present time ttae following:

-:- CARNATIONS -:-

Stock Is in flrst-ctass, A No. 1 shape; stroag. well-estahlisbed plants io 3;^ Inch pots. Buyers
will flad tnese m ich preferable to ttioted Ciittingrs, cjn^ldering the rerysUgbt difference lo cost,
as the plants are well advanced and tborougrhly establisbed.

Per doz.
Gen. maceo |30U

Per 100
112.00
6.0C
6.C0
6.00
6.00
6,00
4.00

Per doz. PerlOO
l.ily Dean 1060 t4U0

Kvellna 1.00

Alba iiuperba l.no

Meteor and Eldorado 50 3 00

Bon Xon 1.00

Portia 50 3 00

Flora Hill 80

ETC., El

F. R PIERSON CO.. Tan

H'.. ET( .

rytown-on-Hudson, N. Y.

1007. PBOFITIi FOB FLORISTS

We have a SURPLUS of Bulbs which we MUST SELL OR LOSE
We Offer Below COST OF IMPORT,

Per 12

Lilluni Rubruni,8-!). (0 40

9-11 SO

** •* Mon.ttHr. 70

Lillum Melpomene, s.g .. 40

'• " 9-10.. 50

Lillum Auratuni, 7-0 50

ion

S2 50

3 50

5 00

2 50

3 50
3 75

IRIS K>!EMPFERI

In 60 choicest sorts, strong

olumpp 120

CANNAS Surplus of best standard sorts 25

^^**^ ^ ' ~'*-*^ Orchid-fluwerintf sorts, sLrong roots 15

GUADIOUI, choice mil turf, 50 per cent, pure white and liKht

XUBKKOSF: pearl,. Extra. We have secured stock which

was held hack by pr rower f jr rise in price We offtT 4x6 inch

Second size* 3 to 4 Inch, fine white, sound buibs

Dozens of various sorts at lUO rates; 25') at lOOO rates.

CALADIUM ESCULENTUM ?:5;:::::::::::::::;::: I8

8 00
1 50
1 00

75

1 00
50

2 50
4 00

I 'inn

f20 00

30 00

20 00
30 00
35 00

70 00

8 00
6 50

7 00
3 50

CYCAS REVOLUTA STEMS.

Consigoment Just arrived. We have supplied the European market and the (Talted States
for tae past flfteen years. Stock guaranteed long leaved, best quality. Sizes 1 to 18
inches. Weight 1 to 20 lbs. Lowest price compatible with reliable stock.

CppiM Ft A I I ^ Invaluable for Decorationi", Greenhouses, Conservfltories, Porohps
■ l-<ivi^ urAl_l_kJ „nd Windows. 1st and 2d size, 50.'. each; J4 00 and S5 00

per 12; J30 00 and $35 00 per 100.

ASPinmTOA CA IIVIP5 forforcinor.itreen leaved, 8ample,30.v; perl2,»3 00;

/\ JflUlS I I^/\ V,/L,U.Tlf a per loO, $20 00 Variegated leaved, sample, 40 j.

per 12, $4 00; per 100, J30 00. . i . t^ ,

SWEET PEA SEED
L\TANIA BORBONICA SEED

Semi llatof waotgon IlarriHii, Long:illoriim, Freeeia, Callas, Roinaiis, Dutch Ilyn-
cinthH, NarciMHiiN, Japan ISiilbH, Azaleas, etc., for Summer ani Fall ilellverles.

e,e,BEBI!EB&llO.,'rr 4? Barclay ill„|l,lf.

Mention the Florists' Exchan^o when writing.

\nY sort in stock on our list, per Ih.. delivery paid,
30 J.; ICckford's Cbolce Hybrids, 25c. per lb.
To close out, 100 seeds, 25<'ti'.

1000 seeds, Jl 75 delivered.

WHEN PRICE TALKS. ""'

THIS

Per inon
5 to 7 in. circumference, $20.00
7 to 9 in. " 27.50

9 to 11 in. " 50.00

Per inn Per Doz.

$2.25 $0.30
3.25 .50

5.50 .75

^'tSro CANNA AUSTRIA

Tlie largest flower and most decorative foliage of any Canna in existence.
Bright, clear, canary-yellow, of recent introfiuc-tiou and classed among the
newer varieties. Owing to overstoclc wo can sell a large surjilus now on hand,
stoeli of which cost in 1,S97, forty dollars per hundred, looo loo Doz.

La ge Dormant Field pieces, witii 2, 3 and more eyes, $8.50 SI.OO 15c.

CALADIUM
ESCULENTUM

Perfect Bulbs, all with center shoots.

XIlRFt?ri^F DOUBLE EXCELSIOR PEARL.

I ULJL_r\V>/OL EVERY ONE WILL FLOWER.

Large bulbs, 3 to 4 in. circumference, $3.75 per 1000; 45 cts. per 100.
Extra largo bulbs, 4 to 6 in. circum., very scarce, $7.50 per 1000 ; $1.00 per 100.

/^ I /I rv I f\ I I I O Choice Mixture, not less than 40 per cent.
Xj L IX VJ I yj LUO white and Ught flowers.

Large first size bulbs, per 100, 75 cts., per 1000, $6.50; per .5000, $30.00.

SEMPLES and VICKS BRANCHING

colors mixed, true to name and of high
vitality :
Per pkt (% oz.) 15c. ; per oz., 50e. ; per % lb., $1.50 ; per lb., $5.00.

LILIUM HARRISII and LONGIFLORUM BULBS

Don't forget that this is CUB SPECIALTY and that bulbs
furnished by us always give satisfactory results.

CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO.

501 and 503 W. 13th St., Vs-mC' N. Y. CITY.

Importers. Exporters and Growers' Agents ot SEEDS. BULBS and PLANTS.

ASTER SEED

FINE NOVELTIES!

THE LATEST
THINGS^*

Chrysanthemums f^^l

At $3.60 per dozes. Admiral Dewey, Eclipse,
"'rf. T. L. Park, Yellow Mayflower, Adula, Meta,
uno, Mavoiirneen, Silver Wedding, White Flyer,
Pliilowa, /oraida, Moiistrosum, Idavan, Nagoya, Xeno, Lady Harriott, Robert Halliday,
Yellow Mme. Carnoi, Mrs. F. A. Constable.

The Set of aO Varieties for S5.50.
The following at $3 00 per dozen : Carrie Bel), Polly Rose, Harry A. Parr, Willowbrook.
The following at $2 00 per dozen ; $15.00 per 100: Pride, Independence.
The above Set of *^6 Novelties for $6.50.

New Fancy Pelargoniums

Splendid plants, from 4 inch
pots, ID bud, 35c each ; $3.50
per dozen. Sandlford's Sur-
prise, Saodlford's Wouc'er and Sandiford's Best.
The following nt %-Z.\)<\ per doz.; $10.00 per 100, from 4 inch pots: Mrs. Robert Sandlford.
Dorothy, Mme. Thibaut.

New Browallia Giganlea

New Russelias

New Snow White Dahlia

A splendid Florists* plant with
deep blue fiowers. Never out of
bloom, 2}^ inch, 91.00 per doz.

EI^EGANXISSIIMA and 9IlTI,XIFI.ORA.

Mugniticent hueket plants, covered with a shower of
bright corat-red blossoms. S5c. each ; !f^S.50 per dozen.

SXORM K.II«(G. As good a
Dahlia as A. D. Livoni. Fine
strong plants, 50c, each ; $4.00

per dozen. Also a flue assortment of Standard Varieties at $6X0 to $lu.tOpor 1(0.

One of the best bedding plants in
existence. A targe stock at $8. OO per
100. Strong 3 inch plants.
ArlisieDne, Campanile, VImmorteDe, Nabab,

New Abutilon Savitzii

Set of FIVE NEW AMUTILOJJS,

RoumistaD, tor #1.00.

Asparagus Sprengeri

Fine, strnnir. 2% inch roots, «4 00 per
100; #35.00 per 1000; WGS.OO per
2000. Extra strong 4 Inch roots, 88.00
per 100.

THE COTTAGE GARDENS/.L?5 Queens, N.Y.

Mention the Florlata' Exchanca when writing.

403

Thb F=i-ORiSTS* Exchange.

mimiiimiiiiimiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiunt;

Dp Poaitst a BacRwam spriDii

COMPELS US TO CUT THE FOLLOWING
ITEMS IN FLOWERING BULBS ....

Per doz.
BEGONIAS, TUBEROUS, elngle.

Beparate colore 80. JU

Double, fceparate colors 1.00

CALADIUM ESCUI.ENTtJM,

small 7.5

Large I.'i5

CINNAMON VINE .30

GLOXINIAS, separate colors 1.00

DAHLIAS, named sorts, large cliinips. 1..50

LILIUM AUKATUM, 9toll SO

LILIIIM ALBUM, Itoil 75

LILIUM RUBRUM, 7to9 7.J

MADEIRA VINE, strong roots -iO

Per ICO.

TUBEROSE, Double Pearl, 18t size Sl.UO

GLADIOLUS, fine mixed 1.00

S 3. .to
7.00

.S.OO

10.00

3.0U

*>.00

10. OU

6..'}0

5..'i0

4.. 50

1.00

Per 1000

S7..50

S.OO

ARALIA SIEBOLDI, clean
seeds; lOOO seeds, 50 cts.

WM. ELLIOTT & SONS,

iW^JUST ARRIVED

NEW YORK.

i!iinii>(nminiimin)mnmininiMiniiiiiiiiMiiiitimimini?iiniin!iiiminiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiMiiimiiiimmiiMmmmiiniiiiim

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

J ^SUMMER FLO-WERING^s^

Bulbs for Spring Planting.

LILIUM AURATUM.

Every Bulbp sound and healthy, I Size, 7 to 9 inches in [circumference, $5.C0 per ]<i(i
good strong stock, not many left, ) " 9 to 11 '* " 6 50 ptr ItO

LILIUM RUBRUM and ALBUM...

i

l.AJ^CIFOKir.W Rl'BRlTM, '
ALBUM,

to 9 inches iQ circumference, $5 CO per lt)0
to 9 " "6 00 •■

TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS...

Red, Pink and White (separate colors) $3.00 per 100.

NAMED DAHLIA ROOTS strong Pield-grown Roots, as-
MIVIdb# I^Mnkl/\ n\^\^ I Ob toned in ao varieties, each root
labeled. (Send for List of varieties). Price $8.00 per 100.

H','o'pa°nic''utr'8on Guaratiteed Bermuda Lilium Longiflorum.

o
o

Estimates cheerfully sn'en on All French, Dutch, Japan and Bermuda Forcing Bulbs for
Fall delivery. '• RUSSIAN ' LILY OF THE VALLEY and HAMBURG or BERLIN PIPS.

STUMPP & WALTER CO.,lrArA^;^^rSl^Z so Barclay St.,N.Y.

IMPORT BULBS

We offer advantages over foreign houses to which we call your attention :

FIRST EARLY SHIPMENT °"'«""=' ^"^^'■"^

Bulbs,
and adjustment of com-
plaints.

HOME INSPECTION

RESPONSIBILITY Zn"e''n'=tt''r;^e."^'""'' ^'"" ""■

,.!.■ ..I.. 1 /.ii . .. . >i.ri-i- tooompleteentlreordersas

WFW LI GUARANTEE ^'"^apijs^'f ^«p""<^'5'""-

>^ lit IllLLUUHIl«HILLpQjtg(j(rom SorSsources.

ROMAN HYACINTHS, EXTRA, 13 to 15 ctms., - - Per 1000, Sl5

J PLEASE MAIL U.S YOUR LIST FOB PRICING.

3 W /I TTr< IT fl Tff'O OX'X'Tk OTrnJl? Chicago. 84-86 Randolph St.

.4 ViiUU'llAJN O dXijLlI oIUAJJ, new TORK. 14 Barclay street

00.

V*ntloD the Florists' Exchange when wrltlDc

CYCAS REVOLUTA

I-
I

i
I

I The True Long Leaf Variety.

1

% Now ready tor delivery. Prices in large and small quantities cheerfully given.

I F. W. 0. SCHMITZ,

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wriuxi«.

Stems from 6 inches up.

Importer and
Exporter,

Jersey City, N.J.

DREER'S...

SPECIAL (FFER OF

DORMANT STEMS

Cycas
Revoluta

(SAGO PALM).

Our importation of Cycas sttms lias ariived
in excellent shape, and planted now, will, under
the most ordinary conditions, make fine salable
plants in Autumn. We are especially strong in
the i-maller sized stems that weigh between four
and ten pounds each, and which will not only
make nice decorative plants, but which meet with
a ready sale in the retail trade.

Price In lotsof 750 lbs. or less, lOc. per lb.
SPECIAL PklCE on lurner Ills.

HENRY A. DREER,

714 Chestnut St., Phila., Pa.

ICe&UcMi the Ftorlita' Exchange when writing.

^i$Si^i^:$s$^S5)»Si$i^sSi$=$;^ssa.

I PLANT SEED CO. 1

* Wholesale Merchants. *

* *

% ^^^^ ST. L017IS. ^^Ji^ %

Mpntli-n rhf PlnriniH' PTxrhan^;^' wh^'n i*rltlnit

ESTABLISHED 1802

'S

SEEDS

Just Arrived in Fine Condition,
FRESH SEtDS

OF

SEAFORIHIAELECANS

Price, $3.00 per I OOO.

J.IVI.THORBURN&CO.

(Late of 15 John Street)

36 CORTUNDT STREET, NEW YORK

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SPEGIIL SEED AND BOLB OFFER

100

1000

15.00
3.50

Freesla Bulbe, "^ to 9i Id. In dlam $0.C5

a^ to W In. In dlam 45

Cnlln Bulbs, dry Call, grown doz.

Mam., 2 In. aod overln dlam $1.40 9.50 90.00

Extra size, IJ^tu 1?^ In. In dlam.. 1.00 6.50 60.00
First size. Ui to I1.S In- In dlam.. 70 5,00 45.00
Second Bize, 1 to IV4 in. In dlam.. 60 4.50 40.00

Fresli Seed, plant ilowered Cyclnnien, colors and
mixed, mc per l(K) seeds; *4.5tt per 1000 eeeda.

Drncs^enn IndiviHa* *3.0liperlb.; 20c. a lOUO seedB.

Grevillen KobiiHtn, $3.50 per lb.; 40 cts. per oz.

For prices of Pansy and other Florists seeds, send for
wholesale price list.

N.Y. MARKET GARDENERS' /SSS'N,

281 SIXTH AVENUE. (P. 0. Box 2341) NEW YORK.

We expect a large consignment of fine
Cycas Eevoluta Stems, size 4 to 10
inches, weight 3 to 10 lbs. Original
eases of about 280 lbs. Prices on
application

Our Trade List of JAPANESE PLANTS, Etc.,
will be ready In two weeks.

Suzuki & lida, II B Vay, New York.

Main Offlce, YOKOHAMA, Japan.

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lint CnitverK uiid
Muiiitt'iicturern' Aeent,

j*« ♦♦♦♦»»♦« «-«♦««««« »♦♦♦♦♦♦»

LILIUM AURATUM, - - - - $6.00
LILIUM SPECIOSUM ALBUM, 6.00
LILIUM SPECIOSUM RUBRUM, 5.00

Above Sizes Very Scarce This Year

HARRY A. BUNYARD,

42 West 28th Street, NEW YORK.

Bxchange when writing.

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»♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦i

I ROSE HILL NURSERIES!

JUST ARRIVED

DRAC^NACANESc'o-nd-ii^^n PANDANUS ITILIS SEED....

KENTIA WENDLANDII SEED

SIEBRECHT&SON. New Rochelle, N.Y.

In Fine
) Condition

D. Regina. Albo Marginata,

Brasiliensls.StrictaGrandis.Uladstonei,

Metalljca unM Terminalis.

»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦<

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♦*•♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ i

April 15, 1899.

The F=i-orists* ExcHHNce.

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Latania Borboniga Palms

2'A In., f S.l'O per HX). $3.ilO per 1000 ; 3 In., t4.(K) per 100, t35.fO per 1000 ; 4 In., JS.OO per;iOO, $T0.00 per 1000.

OT" AHCITC Or>A ^T/^IU Nice stroDK stock, mostly in bud and
L/ I /\ I Id I C Kjl\t\iy\JtZ flower, $3.00, $6 UU and $10.UU per lOU.

DAQPQ COLD GROWN. 2'; inch pots, $2.50 per 100;
rVvyOCfO $20.00 per ]000. Let U8 send J ou a list of varieties.

\/IOI CJTC The best two singles, PRINCESS OF WALES and CALIFORNIA,
V 1 VJ L, C I k5 $3.(10 per 100 ; $5.00 per 200.

MISCELLANEOUS.

Regonins, Ke.v per 100, 15.00

Fiicbsins —

Vni'iesatcd Alysslllll

Spirjea, Anthony Wntorer —

l*arIor Ivy

Vellon* J nomine

Salvia Spleudeus

Mexican Primrose

Calla, Little Gem —

2.00
2.50
3.00
2.50
5.00
2.50
2.50
3.00

Petunias per 100, $3 00

Canuas

Salvia Splendens

Asparagus Sprengeri —

niatriiuony Vine

Oestrum Aurantiacum..

Rilsselia Juncea

Cyclamen

]>Ialicrnia Odorata

' 3.004.00
2.50
3.00
2.50

" 4.00
2.,50
2.00
2.50

I McGregor BROS., Springfield, Ohio. |

33 $€$$$€:$$ $$^$$^ €f ^

$r^$:$r^S$;i

^^€€'g^^'g^'C'C^gg'g'g^$i$i$i^^^^^$$^$:$$$$$$^K

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SEED TBHDE BEFOBl

Pointa and information from seedsmen, andall
Interested in this column, solicited. Address
Editor Seed Trade, care of Flokists" Ex-
OHANOK, P. O. Box 1697. New York.

E.vports and Imports of Seeds. —

The total values of seeds e.xpnrted from
the United .states duriu;? the fiscal year,
represent asfollows: Clover, if l,.sli2, 101;
Belgium, Germany, the United Kingdom,
Canada and British .Australasia, being
the largest recipients; timothy, f317,-
173; other grass seeds, .flG7, 109.

Our imports of seeds, free of duty, for
the same period represent a value of
.1i;Gi»8,387; Boston, New York, Philadel-
phia, .San Francisco, Buffalo, Chicago,
Uetroit, Genesee, -N. Y., (jniaiia and St.
Louis, receiving the largest values.
Germany, Ital.v, Denmark, France, the
Netherlands. Bussia, England, Canada,
Mexico, were among the countries for-
warding the largest quantities.

The total value of dutiable seeds im-
ported reached .|;3S2,8iJ-t.

Mail Order Seed Business. — The

first number of a new publication enti-
tled " Mail Orders," devotes considerable
space to an interview with W. Atlee Bur-
pee, Philadelphia, on phases of the mail
order seedsman's business, from which
we make the following extracts:

'"Can a man make a living by adver-
tising seeds to mail-order purchasers?'
Mr. Burpee was asked.

" The mail-order seedsman has been
asked foolish questions before. He has
been nearly a quarter of a century iu the
business. " He deliberated a little, and
looked polite, before he answered, and
then be said :

'"Yes, a man can make a living. He
may, by hard work, do a little better
some seasons; he may get rich. Such
men have been heard of.'

'■ ' Mr. Burpee, do youevertake in more
than twenty-five cents from a mail-order
customer?'

" • Sometimes," he laughed. ' One order,
received this morning, calls for .$149.50
worth of seeds; other orders range from
$6.25 to »5o.'

" Said a rival of Burpee's to me: ' I be-
lieve that Burpee'ssaleshavebeen accom-
plished by the use of good mail-order ad-
vertising mediums, publications which
have scared us out by their apparently
high rates. Well, Burpee has hauled in
plums b.v the wagon load from the seed
he has planted around printing offices.'

" "The advertising methods of W. Atlee
Burpee are good. The wonder is that so
little li:is been Said about them. The
books published by him have as many
colors as .Joseph's coat. His newspaper
ads. are full of cuts and good talk. Mi-.
Burpee is a natural advertiser. He writes
all his own ads. and booklets.

"'We do not ke.v our ads,' says Sir.
Burpee. ' I do not think it policy to puz-
zle people with" L. B.'s," " Dejit. K's,"and
flctitiinis street numbers. We find it a

confidence wiuiier to let] ] iile know

that a letter containing ninney .-Kldn'.-i.si'd
simply " Burpee, Pliilailelpbia." willconie
to us in safety from any part of the
world. We have found, however, in our
man.y years' experience that twenty-three
per cent, of our correspondents mention
the medium.' "
'"We also offer a series of liberal cash

prizes for competition at every State and
Count.v fair. Our Farm Annual goes to
all our old customers, and experience has
shown that our best trade comes from
old customers, and through their recom-
mendations. Again, our old customers
aid us b.y handing a yellow price list,
enclosed in the Annual, advertising our
twenty-five cent packages, to the nearest
friend. All new inquiries get the yellow
list; customers of 1898 get a" white
order blank, and those of 1897 a blue
one. Bj- this method we keep track of
our customers."

European Notes.

Having done its worst in the shortest
possible time Winter has cleared off from
our western shores and mild, showery
weather has set in once more. What the
worst is we shall soon know, but so far
as annuals areconcerned it means the put-
ting back of thehSrvest fully three weeks.

Judging by the poor display at the last
meeting of the Royal Horticu'ltural Socie-
ty there is no very startling novelty in
the bulb lino this year. Po.SKibly it may
have been due to the recent cnlirs|iell, but
it was certainly very remarkable tli.it
not one hyacinth was forthcoming, and
only one pot of tulips, a new white, unno-
ticed by the committee, was displayed.
Narcissi were moderate, both in quality
and quantity, but a new giant form in
the style of Emperor, named King Alfred,
received the coveted award.

As our thoughts are fully occupied with
Dutch bulbs just now, the following ex-
tract from a letter just received ma.y be
of interest. " I believe you will not see
any h.vacinth flowers this Ea.ster in Co-
vent Garden from Holland. The early
sorts of hyacinths have suffered so much
from the frost last week as we have never
seen. This morning I have had a look
round, but it was dreadful to see the
fields." European Seeds.

FIRES.

Newport, R. I.— .\. recent fire in the
premises of M. Butler A; Son, did damage
to the e.xtent of f 300.

Masili.on, Ohio.— Agreenhousebelong-
ing to J. D. Miller, in West Brookfield,
was burned April 3. Loss is about
.1f200.

Fni;nEuiiK, Md. — Fire started b.v boys
among briisliwood in an adjoining lot
spreail to the greenhou.ses of Carl Her-
man, causing a loss which he estimates
at .$1,700, partly covered by insurance.

HEADQUARTERS

For California Grown

CAI^K^A ^^tliiopica.

FRKESIA Refracta Alba.
KRI^HSIA Hybrids, etc.
A8K Fob Prioeb.

To insure full delivery your orders
must reach ua soon.

GERMAIN FRUIT GO.

LOS ANGELES, CAL.

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AMPELOPSIS Veitchii

2 -2-E-A.ISS. I^IEXj:D-C3-ieO'';77"2Sr.

Ko.

X,

Per 10 Per 100 Per 1000

$1.00 S7.00 $60.00
.80 6.00 50.00

Per 10 PerlOO Per 1000

No. 2, ■ $0.60 $3.00 $45.00
No. 3, • .50 4 00 30.00

CLEMATIS PANICULATA.

Per 10 Per 100 Per 1000

Strong Plauts, out of pots $0 OO $5 OO $40 OO

Plants, from a iueli pots 50 3 50 30 OO

DWARF BOX 2 50 20 OO

SMALL STOCK FOR TRANSPLANTING. SEND FOR WHOLKSALB LIST.

THE ELIZABETH NURSERY COMPANY, - Elizabeth, N. J.

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A CTTTO Pemplp'fi "Wlilte. Crimson. Laven-
r\^^ I rilv- tier and Pink, trade pkt. 25c , oz.
^ $1,25; GhiDt White Comet, trade
pkt. 25c.,oz.*2.on. CATLI FLOWER. Danish fore-
ing. CABBAiiE, earllestflftt FOUCINK RAD-
ISH, b;^ Trade List and Sample on application.

HEAUI.IEU. Wooillmveii, N. Y-
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■ H.W. BUCKBEE;

I SEtD SPECIALIST. £

■ Rockford Seed FarmsJ*^ ■
Jl .^^Forest City Greenhouses. 2

■ Look Box 811, ROCKFORD, ILL. ■

M Special Prices Upon Application. »

th'=' Pl'irlsts' Exchanff-^ wh^n writing.

LONCIFLORUMS

HARRisii, Romans. Valleys,
AND All Otheh Florists* bulbs and plants

Furnished for Summer and Fall delivery }»f reason-
ablo cost, duty paid ; we (-ave you all cutstom house
troubles, send u.** your list of wants and will return
estimate of cost for best quality.

AUGUST ROLKER & SONS. 52 Day St., New York

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Headquarters
For

CALLA BULBS

RICHARDIA /KTHIOPICA.

RICUARDIA MACULATA.

FRKESIA BULIIS.
CX^X^T^C Cobtea Scaiidens. Miiia Lob-
OJjXil/O ata, Smilaz.

Write fur Prices.
S. OOLE!, "Ven-tixi-a. Oal.

Mnntlnn th* Vlaristm' RzdutnxA wh^n ^rriUtuc.

SPECIAL SEEDS

2 For the FLORIST and GARDENER. J,

H Send for Wholesale Catalogue. . . ■

■ JOHNSOItf & STOKES, ■

■ 217-219 Market St., Philadelphia. ■

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RAWSON'S

"Arlington Tested Seeds"

Are now well known to some FLOiiiSTS, we
waut them known to all FLORLSTS. Special
price list sent on application.

W. W. RAWSON & CO.

12 and 13 Faneuil Hall Sq. BOSTON, MASS

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TRY RICE'S SEEDS

WHOLESALE ONLY.

Write for our '99 Calendar and Trade Catalogue.

JEROME B. RICE & CO.,

CAMBRIDGE VALLEY SEED GARDENS.
Cambridge, N. Y.

A FEW HUNDRED NICE

DRACjENA INDIYISA

Four Inch pots. Si 1 3. 00 per 100. Grown cool, need
shifting Into 5 Inch pots at once. Cash with order,
please.

R. B. GRAVES,

421 Bridge Street, NORTHAMPTON, MASS.

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OEEDS for Profit

pEF Sweet Peas I

X Wholesale Catalogue on application. T

i WEEBER & DON, ''^L'.^^-JiT |

^} 114 Chambers St., New York City, .jj

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NelumbiumsLuteum
and Speciosum

A large supply of strong tubers at
attractive figures.

J OHM R. PARRY, Parry, Hew Jersey.

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ESTABUBBED 1876.

Lncorpobatkd 18M.

COXSEEDCO.

CALIFORNIA SEEDS A SPECIALTY.

Growers of Onion, Lettuce, Carrot, Sweet
Peas, Asters and Cosmos.

34 Gansevoort St.,

NEW YORK.

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4ll,4l3,4l6SansomeSt.,

SiN FR&NGISGO.

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ALM

C/^ / FRESH

Qy^C^^CC^ ON HAND

100 1000 3000
Cocos VVeddeliana....$1.00 »8.00.».2.50
Keutla Belmoreana.. 1.00 6.S0 17.50
Lalania Borbonica... .60 2.50 6.50
Asparagus Pluinosiis

Nanus 1.25 1000

Dractena Indivisa per oz., 50 eta.

J. 1. SCHILLER, 404 E. 34th St. New York.

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410

The F=i-orists' Exchange.

R0SE5

KAISERIX,
LA FRANCE,

C. W. cox, 2d and Bristol sts., Philadelphia.

Strong, Healthy Plants
froim 3=inclT. pots.

$6.00 per 100.

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ROSES

American Beauty

strong, well-rooted plants, out of
2J-inch and 3-inch pots.

FOR PRICES ADDRESS

S- C- riASM, Clifton, W- J.

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MRS. THOMAS W. LAWSON

CARNATION

Now $3.00 per Doz«n.

The Newest, Most Beauti-
ful and Lasting Deep Pink
Carnation Grown..** jtjtjt

ONL.Y

As the Carnation Season
Has Opened We Are Able
to Fill All Orders Promptly

124 Tremont Street, Cor
Boylston and Fairfield Sts

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Per 100
BEGONIAS, flowering, incl. Hunnewell,

rooted cuttiops $1 50

CHRYSANTHEMUMS, rooted cuttings,

Pennsylvania 2 00

Glory of Pacific and 10 other varieties. . 1 00
DOUBLE PETUNIA, 4 in. pots, 15 var«... 5 00

HELIOTROPES, 4 in. pots, 4 vars 4 00

BEGONIAS, Crimson King and Duchess

of Edinburg, fine bedders, 3 in. pots... 3 00
ACHILLEA, Pearl, strong roots from

open ground I 50

CASH WITH ORDER, PLEASE.

GEO. J. HUGHES, - Berlin, N. J.

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ROSES ?i

from 5 Inch pots, Qne clean
plants. Gen'l Jacqueminot,
La trance, Clothiide 8ou-

pert, Crquette dea Alpes,

Coqueiiedes Uiaacbea.LouiaeOdterand Mulmalson,
at U cent?.

CLESIATIS— Large flowered purple and whl'e
BortB. tn 5 Inch pots, at 18 cents.
Clematis VirKlnlana, small white flower,
sweet, Hcented. ntrone 2 and 3 year plants, at '6
cents. OF-PACKING FREE,

W. H. SALTER, Rochester, N. Y.

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ROSES

I have to offer the following list of
summer propagation, now in 2^ in.
pots, in fine healthy condition

Archduke Charles Mme. Margottln

Agrlpplna Mme. Lambert

Beauty Inconstant Marie GuIUot

Bride Mme. de Wattevllle

Bridesmaid Mme. Hchwaller

Clara Watson Mme. Joseph Schwartz

C. Soupert Maman Cochet

Christine de Noue Mrs. DeGraw

C. Mermet Meteor

Climbing Wootton Media

Climbing Meteor Marie Van Houtte

Duchess of Albany Papa Gontler

Dr. Grill Princess de Bagan

Duchess de Urabant Pink Soupert

Etolle de Lyon Perle

Enchantress Pres. Gaulaln

Folkestone Pres. Camot

P. Kruger Queen Scarlet

General L*e Bouv. de Wootton

Golden Gate Bt. La France

Geo. Bancroft Safrano

Henry M. Stanley Marie Lnmbert

K. Augusta Victoria The Queen

La Pactole T. Fernet Pere

La Princess Vera Valle de Chamonlx

La France Victor Hugo

Mozella Wtlte Maman Cochet

Malmalson White La France

C. Rambler Yellow Rambler
Hermosa

Price for a general assortment from
above, and not in excess of any one
variety and not less than 5 of any one
variety, $2.50 per hundred, or $20.00
per thousand. Can prepay by mail for
25 cts. per hundred extra,

R. H. MURPHEY, Urbana, 0.

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PA UN AC Florence Vaughan and Charles
unnnno, Henderson, dormant roote, $3
per 100; In lots of 350 or over, |l 75 per 100.

CASH WITH ORDER. <

r t nV 1 TIAWC ROOTED CUTTINGS

CAKNATIONS ^o" "raUntoc.

FLOIIA HILL, »1,.55 per lOOi »13.50 per 1000.

VICTOR 1.50 •• 12.60 ■■

McQOWAN.... 1.00 " 7.10

FINE SMILAX PLANTS. 2 inch pots, »I.OD
per 100 ; 18.00 per 1000; 3 inch pots, »1.50 per ICO.

PRINCESS OF IWALES VIOLET clumps,
$1.00 per 100.

L. R. HANCOCK,LockBox6oi Burlington, N.J.

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miGmiii meof pinks

Per 100

New Mound $.5 00

White Witch 6 00

Olen Valley 4 DO

Sea Pink 6 00

THADDEUS HALE, So. Byfield, Mass.

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qeraSidm America

WE OFFER a variety /)«r ^.r(rt7/<:Hc^, dwarf, strong
grower. Immense bloomer, and the flowers,
hftrdlv two are colored and marted alike on
one plant. The grandest production Imaginable. Ready
nest Spring. Ask for Photos— Free.

HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa.

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VERBENAS mammoth.

70 ctn. per 100; $5.00 per 1000.

GERANIUM g;^^«|-tfTa

Favorite and E. G. Hill.

VI IM r* A <i 2!4 l''<='i. $1.50 per 100;
1 1 1 V> /» v3 1 inch, $5 per 100.

WHITTON & SONS, Wholesale Florists,

CITY ANO GREEN STREETS. UTICA, N.Y.
Uantlon the Florlsu* Exchanse when wrltlnc.

B FEW BBBilNS ^%5^n%2r'

GERANIUMS.

IVIme. Pollock. Si^-lnch pots $3.00 per 100

(Silver Lent, 'J^^-lnch pots JS.OO '* "

All the best kinds, S-Inch pota f 2.00 " "

4-lnch pots $3.00 " "

VIMPAS VAD About 100, In 4.ln. and
WlllVy/lO V/«IA»« 5-ln. pots, $5.00 per 10^t.

PVPAS PA I IVI ' ''"■Se P''*°t (bulb

V^ ■ V>r%0 K riLI'l, 26 Inches In clrcum-
ference. makes from 25 to 35 leaves at a time, and baa
now 33 leaves), worth $50.00, will sell It for $>30.00
to close out.

WOODEN HOSE MENDERS, best In market.

for Ji^-Inch and ^^-Inch hose, 75c. per 100 or $5 per 10(K).

Send In your orders qnlck. as I am eolng out of busi-
ness May let, and lbln * ilk not ajipcar again.

Ca»u with Obdkr.

H. H. TIMSRMaM, "uT^icr^'y^'

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fiOLEUS -'^i'nP'"'"'. «ne, JirSalOO. ICo t.d
"*'■*■''"' ii..i!iiiK8."j cents II 1110, pr. piiid.

GERANIUMS '"•"ni>rek and M.^Mah n,
ui.nni,iuni.7, i,ron/..> leiiv .1, $.1 i«.p,, lOO.

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mm DEFBBTPIEHT.

The Senate bill appropriating . 14, 000
per annum in aid of the Illinois .State
Horticultural Society was passed by a
vote of ',(9 to 1.

State Inspector Trine has reported the
result of his investigation of the orchards
and nurseries of the State of Michigan.
Out of the 24:0 inspected but 22 were
affected bv the San Jos€ scale, and in 18
of these the pest is thought to have been
exterminated.

Reappraisements on nursery stocli from
various French growers, by the Board of
General Approisers, last week, resulted in
substantial imre^ised valuations on
thuyas, althea.'^.aucubas.iatalpas, clema-
tis,' mangolias, liydrangeas, Mabaleb
cherry, quince and pear stock, manetti
stock", Berberis Thunbergii, apples,Ginkgo
biloba, Clematis viticella, betula, Myro-
balan pear, allies, buxus, wistaria, acer.

Geiiev.a, N. Y. — The office of the nur-
sery firm of Selover & Atwood was de-
stroyed by fire April <!. The building
was insured for $1 ,000.

South Haven, Mich.— T. T. Lyon, the
well-known horticulturist, is lying dan-
gerously III at his home here. He is now
8<) years old.

Canon City, Colo. — The Rocky iloun-
tain Nursery, formerly owned b.v Dal
Deweese, was transferred March 21 to S.
H. At water.

West Chester, Pa. — As an evidence of
the w'ave of prosperity which is sweep-
ing over the county, the several hundred
men employed at the nurseries of Hoopes
Brotliers' and Thomas & George Chiles',
at this place, received a welcome surprise
last week when they received their weekly
pay. Every man received an advance
of 10 per cent, over his former wages,
and the increase was partly voluntary
upon the part of the firms.

CARNATIONS-Jobn Young, »4 per 100; |;35 per
1000. Bon Ton. ta per lOU ; tl« per iOOO.

Chrj'SnntbeiiillinH, rooted cuttluga, 2 to 3 Inches,
Robla8on, Jones, Bounaffon, etc.. »1.60 per Uio. Mo-
desto, T. H. bpauldlng, Yellow Fellow. Nadelelne
Pratt, Surprise, Rose Oweo, Frank Hardy. $2.uu per lOO.

Paris tiinuc Daisy, 2i« In., *:i50, strong,

(■ernuiiiniH, many goou varieties, strong from
sand, ^lu.uu per lOtW.

C'nnnnN. many varieties, at clieapest prices. White
Daisy, to clear, yuur own price. Cash With Obdbb.

WILLIAM STUPPE, Hollis, L. I., N. r.

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ALTERNANTHERAi^i

and Pittsburg, culoring of latter very Qne, all are nice
busby little plauts, $6.0U per lOUU; oCu. per lUU.
nnk dlO ^^'^^^v. twenty-Qve varieties,
■ ■■■I Pllm bright colors, part new, $5.UU per
W b b W W IOOO : 50 cents per 100.
BE^^OMA V«ruon.*100periOO. MAMMOTH

^'erbeua, re|>l!inted. strong, 60c. per luO. By mall,

add 20 ceuta. CASH, PLEASE.

DAHIEL K. HERR, Lancaster, Pa.

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BLOOMING BEGONIAS.

Ten varieties. Including VULCAN and VERNON.

2^ In. pots, ti.W per lUO; 3 in, pots. $4.00 per uu.
v.>ii».., rt^:^i^^ 3 in. pota. »3 00 per 100; 4 Id.
Yellow Daisies, pots, js.lib per ife 5 in. pots,
JlO.ciu per 100.

Alternantheras, «'U''*f.7ri'e''r"oo"^ "'"''

CinCrSridS Have a few plants In 5 In. pota. In
,' bud and bloom, at 10 cts.

J. S. BLOOM, Reigelsville. Pa.

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NEW DWARF PHLOX, NEW

Drummondi nana cotnpactadBenerf *s) strong
plants ready ror?).^ or3 In. pots, sure moneymaker.
NWen, pure white. Victoria, deep scarlet. 50 cts.
per 100. tia 1000. UorteDsiaflora. beautiful pink,
extra nice 60 cts. per lOO. $6 per 1000. Hortensin-
flora Trtunipfa, copper-pcarlet. flnest color, 6O0.
per 100, $5 per 1000. Ten- Week Ntock. Erfurt's
large flowering, flnest brilliant colors only, from
2^ln pots. $2 per 100. $8 per 10(0. Cn nnas, dormant,
Mme. Crozy, Charlotte. Bouvler, P. Marquandt, or
mxed. ll-SOperioO. $12per 1000. Geraniums, se-
lected kinds: A. Hlcard, Vllle de Poitler. Beauty
Pottevlne, Pres. Vio. Dubois. , I. D. Cabos. Chaplin,
Doyle.NufM.e Old. Wllh.Pflfzer.Raspall Improved
ftic. n.'x. d.Mnt ''J^ ard R tnch po'.s, U per 100, $18
p*»r 1 ni. « Hbh wl n orri r iiUase.

SHELLROAD GREENH U E CO.. • GR KCE, MD.

Some Valuable, Uncommon Plants.

Colchican Maple.— Notwithstanding

several unfortunate characters connected
with .Japanese plants, as a rule, many
valuable things have made us indebted
to that country. 'I he (Colchican maple
is a wide-spreailing tree, forming with
age an immense, symmetrical bush, 20
to 30 feet in height. The leaves are of a
good medium size, and bright shining
green color. It should be planted only
where it may have room to develop its
beauty.

Acer rnflnerve is another Japanese
maple, and perhaps chieH.v desirable for
the unusual coloring of the leaves in the
Fall. This coloring can only be proj^erly
appreciated from having seen it. It is
rather dwarf— 12 to l;j feet being an ap-
proximtite growth.

Koelreiiteria paniculata, commonly
known as the varnish tree, makes but a
medium size tree, of spreading character.
The abundance of showy yellow flowers
in large panicles make it one of the most
desirable trees. The growth of a young
siii'cimen is not jileasing to many, being
uiidoulitedly vcTy irocikcd; but this is
fdrgottiMi as tile tree develops.

Daphne eneorum. — This is a small
])l!int, of creejiing growth and evergreen.
It roots readily from the stems, and
makes an excellent jilant for running over
the ground. Deep pink flowers in heads
are produced in Spring and occasionally
through the Summer. The fragrance of
the first crop of flowers is heavy and de-
lightful. It delights in a Hght soil. Can
be easily forced.

Hypericum cal.vctiiuin is low grow-
ing—less than H. Moserianum — and
almost evergreen. With the writer, it is
a great favorite, though the flowers are
not as large as the other species named.
The leaves are arranged in lour rows,
decussate, which is a prett.v eli«aracter.

Rose Madame Geoi'ges Briiant. —

.\nything bearing the name of Briiant is
most likely good. Certainly, this one is
all that could be desired. It is a variety
of the popular rugosa type, having semi-
double, pure white flowers, constantly
borne throughout the Summer. Every-
one who sees this rose likes it.

Stephanandra flexuosa is a small
shrub growing four feet in height, ap-
proximately, making a thick, symmetri-
c;il bush. Tlie flowers areliieonspicuotis,
the beauty being in the hawthorn-like
leaves.

Vibnrniiin plicatunirotiiiidifoliuni.

— This is a most excellent variety, having
heavier, round leaves, which turn a deep
bronze in the Fall. The flowers are a
little larger and appear earlier than the
type.

Cephalntaxns Fortune! is an ever-
green with leaves .similar to a yew, but
broader and a light green. It stands
trimming remarkabl.v well, new growth
breaking from old wood very readily. A
phmt cut ne.arly to the ground makes a
shapely little specimen. Grows to a
height of four or Ave feet.

Picea sub-alpina is a flr of medium
size, compact growth, particularly jjleas-
ing from its foliage, so soft to the touch.
Growing slowly, it can be kept a low
specimen evergreen for some time. Veij-
hardy.

Umbrella, Pine is an <approi)riate
name for Sciadopitys verticillata, having
long leaves like a pine, but broader and
whorled like an umbrella turned inside
out. Of comparatively slow growth and
pyramidal in habit.

Akebia quinata is without exception
one of the prettiest climbing vines in cul-
tivation. Its leaves are flve-cleft, of n,
pretty green color and very neat in aji-
pearance. Thesweetsmelling dull pnriile
flowers fill the air with their fragrance
at the first appearance of Spring, \in-y
rapid grower and hardy.

Evergreen Trumpet Vine clings to
walls with about same habit as the de-
ciduous species, but flowers less'profuselv,
.and leaves are small.

S. Mendelson Meehan.

GIKDUM [SrULE^TlM, BrUVIEIiSIS

liiiliii', }". tj to Sti. )i pel I i>.

ALTERNANTHERA, Rooted cuttings,

,„„ „ , •■•-., (iiirea nana, 60o.

P'T 100; $4 50 per 1000, prepaid; PHrcnychioideu

,Mi jor, 6Uc. per 100, prepaid. Cash with onler.

Exchange when writing.

C]3.111lC50-tlX4

April 23, 1899.

The Florists' Exchttisgb.

411

SPECIAL CUT PRICES

ON THE FOLLOWING VARIETIES OF:

On their Own lioota except where marked (b).
„ , • . /» > f 50 plants at 10c. each

Gen. Jacqueiiiiiiot,(b) looplaniaat »c. "

I.aFrnnce, XXX aooplantsat S^c. "

MaffiinClmria SOOplantsat ^^c. "

I'niil Neyrou [ lOOOplantaat -Jc. "

These are all extra strong two-year plants, the
La France being extra One. Good assortment of other
varieties to offer. Send for our lust list with wholesale
prfcea nf UoNrht, C'letiiati!*, OruaiiieutalH,
Fruit FIniilM and Trei'H.

JACKSON & PERKINS CO., '^N^^wv^r'^:

J. AUSTIN SUAVV, Chicago, III.,

Western Repreeentatlve. 78 Wabash Ave-

STRAWBERRY PLANTS S.^r;,

Brandywine, TenneBsee, etc., $2.00 per ]000.

E. C. HARGADINE, Felton, Del.

TREES. TREES

NOBWAT, SUGAB and SiLVBR MaPLE, NOBWAT

Bpbuoe and Arbob ViT^aa. Correspondence boII-
clted before purchasing elsewhere. . . .

WM. J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N.J.

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PADTAiyC IN SHRUBBERY
DAIfbAINO & EVERGREENS

Fine Stuck. TL-iiiptIng prices. Deutzia ('reuata,3
to4ft.,7c.Spir;i'a8,4c. Hovey's Arvor Vitie, 10c
E. S. PETERSON & SONS, • Montrose. N. Y.
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IF YOU NEED lEOSES

Send UH your li^t lur prices.

THEC.A.REESERCO.

URBANA, OHIO,
Wbolesale Rose Growers.

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SURPLUS STOCK

lit!) I')00

KoHaWioliui'uiana.2vearfl. trans ^^ m $45 W

" itiultilloi-a, 3 vears. bushy ..'... 5 Oj 45 OO

Ainpelop»iN Vcili-hii, '^ Inch pots i) 01) 59 HO

(luinqurlolia 5 (>0 45 Oil

IIoncyHUcUIr llalleaua. a year 5 00 40 00

CleiuatiN I'anicnlala, 2;^j Inch pots... 3 50 30 LW

'* Virginiaua* 'i year 3 10 25 10

EuouvmuN Uadicaiis, 3year, bushy... fi lO 5U nO

var., 2 yr,. bu^diy.. 5 OO 40 (_kJ

V. A. VANICEK NURSERIES, - Ntwport, R. I.

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IE PLi p"u.

4 to 6 feet, 5/8, $4.00 per 10 0.

R. S. JOHNSTON, Slockley, Delaware

P. O. Box 50.

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5000 tniPELOPSIS VEITOmi

1 year, JH.dO per 100; 2 year, |6,U0.
Flue (toniiant, pot-^rown, guod tips.
10,000 .Sni-pluM U. C Carnations. Scott,
McGowau, I'onia and Haettel, f.1 per 100 ; *10 per lUOU.
Sbrnbbery* lIoneysuckleH, &.c. Good assort-
ment, 2 years, 75 eta. per dozen.
Lady VVashinKtou Geranium and Viuca var,
■2i-i Inch, tine, 50 uta. per dozen ; :f3.5t( per iUO.

BENJ. GONNELL, fiohsi, West Grove Pa.

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SPECIAL LOW OFFER.

EAcn

IRISII JOHIPER ij«s.'lii

Stock strictly flrst-ciass, carefully
du{f aud handled

C. L. LONOSDORF, Floradale, Pa.

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SHRUBBERY

800 IlYI>RAN<iEA 1'. (J., lii to 2 feet, at

*5.(K) per mil.
200 nWARP IJOLDEN MOCK ORANGE,

\y, to 2 feet. :it $5.00 per too.

la-'i'DOdHLE AI.TIl7liA, 4 colors, 2to3 feet,

at *f).Ol) per 100.
5(> FOKSYTHIA VIRD., 2 to 3 feet, at

5.00 per mo.
30 Yi;(!t\V, Sycar. line, at tStXlperlOO.
.500 PINK IMvO.MA roots, at $5.00 per 100.

W. p. BRINTON, Christiana, Pa.

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The Old Standby.

Enclosed please And one dollar for which
please renew the old Btandby, the Florists'
Exchange. K, B. ATLEK.

Doylestown, Pa.

CELERY

\Vliite Plume, Goldeu Self-Blanching,
New Rose and other vurp.. 15 eta. per lUU, JI.OU
per 1000. If Ijy mail add 10 cIs. per 100.

TOMATO, EGG an.l PEPPER in variety.

Send for price list. Ca?h with order.

R. VIKGENT JR. & SON, White Marsh, Md

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Clearing Out Sale!

( Japonlca . . $3.00 per 100
SPIR.«AS- Compacta . 3.50 "
( Astilboides 4.50 "

CASH WITH ORDER

HULSEBOSGH BROS., - Englewood, N. J.

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Cl-EIM AXIS

In 10 best popular klnas, either dormant or growing
In pots, tine, healthy, strong plants, |a.50 per doz. ;
ll'O.uO per UK).

Downing Gooseberry, extra 2 year. flOOO per
lOOli; 1 year. *6.00 per lUOO.

II. P. KoMew. *l.50perdoz.; f-lU.OO per 100.

IVIonllily KoHee, splendid assortment, fl.OO per
doz ; 4 In. pots, tsm per 100.

PneouieM. 10 best vars.. $1.25 per doz. ; $8.00 per 100.

Siiiiilnx, strong, $2.00 per 100.

F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, III.

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ENGLISH YEWS

A few choice specimens, frum three to six
feet in diameter, recently transplanted and in
fine condition.

A fine lot of young evergreens.

Descriptive catalogue and wholesale price
list for all in the trade.

SAMUEL G. MOON, Morrisville, "v^!-; Pa.

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is:.

HARDY SHRUBS. TREES, VINES,

Evergreens and Perennials.

30,000 BERBERIS THUN8ERGII, 2 years trans.

Tkade List Keadv.

T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass.

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PEACH AND PLUM TREES oelTer't^s

liellatile and clean stink at low wboleeale rates. All
desirable lending varlerles of PEAt^IIES, old and
new. Id fmltlng urcliarde. Have the new Triumph,
(■recMiNboro, and Sneeil fruiting. Buds can be
sujtplled In Hi-aHon iit low ralcH.

Very lurKeHlo.k of |»|-!',>l TKEKS, all on plum
roots, unr and two ycarH, Biidn ran be supplied of
tliene also, elllicr from niirHcrlcH nr orchard trffs. 11a ve
all the leading .hipHiiene viirletlcB, Abundance, Bur-
bank, Chabot, SatHuuia. Wlllard and utbers ; also the
new Keil J line and wlckBon In good eupply.

Usual supply also of AaparaKiiN KooIh to offer.

ILEX. PULLEN,Mi"or.i Nurseries. Mjjford, Del.

M.>.^n^,n fho F'l"rl(ir<»' FiTr'hnneo when wririne

BARGAIN PRICES

2000 ARBOR VIT/E....

1 '4 ii> -i II., :t (11 I ft.. 4 i<> e ft.

1000 CAROLINA POPLARS....

10 to I'j n.

250 NORWAY SPRUCE....

M.F.TIGEB,Patchogue,N.Y.

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HAERENS BROTHERS

.... FLORISTS ....
SOMERQEM ^NearOhenl), BELGIUM

■WHOLESALE GROWERS AND HXPURTEES OF

INDIAN AZALEAS, MOLLIS AZALEAS,

KIlOnODENDROXS,
PAIjMS, Kentla and Latania,

AKAUCARIAS, Excelsa.GlaucaandCompacta;
TVBEKOUS BE<a>NlASand GLOXINIAS,

FICIJS. KKICAS, Etc.. Etc,
Special (JrowerN ol' Specimen Azaleas.

Special lirowers of New Azalear^.
First Growers of Pyramid Azaleas.

Aak for catalogue of August Haebkns, member of
the firm and representative for America, until May 1st,
care Henry ItiMclioirCo., Park Row, N,Y. Cily.

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JAPANESE AND OTHER RARE

EVERGREEN TREES

50.000 Norway Maples. Other

handsome Sliade Xrees* all sizes.
California Pri%'ets, large plants
for iraraedtate eflect (specimens and
hedge plants )

THE NEW SHELLBARK

HORNOR'S SPECIAL

(10 acres in orchard), straight, handsome
trees, 5 ft., $1.00 each. Other choice
variety, 5(JctB. each.

CHAS. B. HORNOR & SO^,

HorllculturUts and Nurseiymen. MT. HOLLY, N.J.
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P. OUWERKERK

1123 Summit Ave., Jersey City, N. J.

Just received from our HolIan<l Nurseries

RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS,

SPIRAEA JAPONICA, LILIUM SPECIOSUM

PEONIES, BLEEDING HEART

POT GROWN LILACS, HYDRANGEA IN SORTS.

CLElyl.^TIS and H. P. ROSES, in the best sorts.

PRICES MODERATE.
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SPRINGFIELB,
NEW JERSEY.

F. & F. NURSERIES

^rowlrl'" TREES AND PLANTS In full assortment. Trade^Cn.alogae

Menu m the Florlaf ' Exchange when wrltlnK

H. P. ROSES

Per 100

own roots $8 60

Holland grown 7 50

Privet, Calitornia, 15-20 in 1 00

Clematis Paniculata, extra 9 00

' Coccinea, fine 8 50

Ampelopsls yeitchii...from $1.50to 8 00
Spiraea Van Houttei, 2-3 ft 4 00

RHODODENORONS,

FromSSctB. to $1.00.

Hardy Ornamental Shrubs, Evergreens,
etc., for lining out in nursery rows. Quality
superb. Price not too dear. Assortment
desirable.

HIRAH T. JONES, union county nurseries, Elizabeth, N.J.

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FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL

FOR ORCHARD AND OARDEN

Small Fruits. Qrapes. Shrubs, Climbing Plants,

Roses, Evergreens, Hardy Plants. Pa^onies. «

Largest and choicest colleetlous lu America.

BEST NOVELTIES

Deacripttve Illusirutt'd CutiLlot^ue free.

ELLWANCER & BARRY.

MOUNT HOPE NURSHRIES, Rochester, N; V.
Flfty-nlntb Tear. A

MeptloD the Florlatj' Ex<tiang» wh»n wrltlnK

ROSES AND CLEMATIS

RHODODENDRONS,

OiDameDlal Trees ano Slirulis ol every lesciipllOD

ILLUSTRATED
CATALOGUE FREE.

-AT CLOSING OUT PRICES.

FRUIT TREES AND SMALL FRUITS.

CORRESPONDENCE
SOLICITED.

W. & T. SMITH CO., Es^T^.^LTsVE^D^.^N'^fs^.v GENEVA, N. Y.

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MOON'S TREES GROW

1 OyOOO OAKS varieties, finely rooted! • • • •

8 to 16 ft. Sugar, Norway, Sycamore and Silver
Leaved , straight and flne; special quotat ions.

100,000 MAPLES

BEECH, European and Purple Leaved; BIRCH, Cut Leaved, M^eep-
liiK. 'Wtalte aud Vellow; ELMS, ASH, LIKiDENS, HORSE CHEST-
NUTS, MACKiOLIAS and WILLOWS,

In fact an Immense stock ofcbolce DECIDVOVS TREES.

Send list of your wants for estimate or call and see our stock.

Trade list, also 40 paire descriptive illustrated catalogue free on application.

Only 60 nillea Irora New York City; Only 30 miles from Philadelphia,

THE WM. H. MOON CO., MORRISVILLE, PA.

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standarFhydrangea

PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA.

Extra Fine Heads, $3. .50 per doz. ; $30 per 100.

GRIMSON RJIILER

$3.0(1 i.cr .1 ;zcn ;

CLEMATIS

Holland g-rown. budded.
Thisstock is far better for
forcing- than own roots.
1 ; $20.00 per 100.

Large tiowerinK varieties, 3
years old, $3 00 per dnz. Th< se
are extni heavy field-grown plants. FANICtJLATA,
$15.00 per 100.
Also a full line of Rhododendrons, from 50ctP. to $1.00
i-tich,aDd Hardy Azalea Mollis and Ghent. Pyram-
idal Biixus. Snowball, etc. Write for prices on
gen»;rai nursery stock, bulbs, herbaceous plants, etc.

BOBBINK & ATKINS, Rutherford, N. J.

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412

Twe F=I-ORISTS* EXCHHISGE.

THE VERY BEST

For many years we have supplied Otto Andrea, Central Valley, New York, with his stock of forcing Roses. In sending an
order this year for 2700 plants Mr. Andreae's experience with D. and C.Roses warrants him in making this unsolicited comment:

"Your Roses are the Very Best Grown in this Country, by Anybody!"

Why not buy the best ? You run no risk in planting our stock. It's cheap because it's first-class.

Strong Plants, from 2% Inch Pots, $2.50 per 100 ; $20.00 per 1000.

La France
*Bridesniaid
*Catherine Mermet
*naman Cochet
•Marie Ouillot
*Marie Lambert

Aline S)5ley

5ouv. de Clairvaux

Climbinit Meteor

Andre Schwartz *
♦Qen. Robt. E. Lee

Bougere

Coquette de Lyon

Francisca Kruger
*Mose!la

Mme. Elie Lambert
*neteor

Etolle de Lyon
«Bon 5ilene

rime. Etienne

Ernest Metz

Marechal Mel

Cloth of Gold

Fortune's Double Yellow

Mary Washington

Reine ilarie Henrietta

Solfaterre

Washington

^^^*!N"OTE. — All the above named varieties, in strong 2-year-old plants,
on own roots, from 4 and 5 inch pots, at $12.00 per 100.

All varit'ties marked with n star (") we can furuiuh in strong S^a inch
plants, at $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000.

rime. Honore Defresne
•Mme. Hoste

Mme. Pierre Gulllot
♦ Papa Qontier
*narle Van Houtte

Princess de 5agan

Safrano

Souv. de Paul Neyron
•The Bride

Valle de Chamounix

White Bon Silene

Duchesse de Brabant

La Princess Vera

Queen's Scarlet
*rhe Queen

Agrlppina

Archduchesse Isabella

Comtesse Anna Thun'

Comtesse de Frlgneuse

Corinne

Isabella 5prunt

Jean Pernet

La Nankeen

Mme. Bravy

rime. Carnot

Mme. Falcot

Mile. Cecile Berthod

•Pink Soupert
•Clotllde 5oupert

H. M. Stanley
^Crimson Rambler
•Yellow Rambler
*Plnk Rambler
*White Rambler

White Banksia
•Hultiflora
♦Dawson

Climbing Meteor
♦Empress of China

Climbing White Pet.,

Medea

Champion of the World

rime. MargottlD
*narle Lambert

Rainbow

Regulus

Sombrleul

Marie Pavle

Jeanne Drivon
•Flora

Perle d'Or
♦Dundee Rambler

Bella

Dr. Grill

Strong 21

NEWER ROSES.

Inch Pot Plants, $4.00 per 100 ; $35.00 per 1000.

White riarechal Mel

Mme. Georges Bruant

Grand Duchess Victoria Hellta

Souv. de rime. Eugene Verdler

Princess Bonnie

Souv. J. B. Gulllot

Rosa Rugosa Rubra
Rosa Rugosa Alba
Souv. de Jeanne Cabaud
Souv. de Laurents Gulllot
ilurlel Graham
Mme. Von Slmens

Captain Hayward (H. P.)
Helen Keller (H. P.)

SPECIAL
Herrle England (H. P.), $10.00
per 100.

^^rNOTE.— We can furnish strong 2-year-old Plants from 4 and 5 Inch
Pots of varieties named above, at $15.00 per 100.

New white Hardy Ever-Blooming Climbing Rose, Mrs. Robert
Peary (from original stock) 3 Inch Pot Plants, $20.00 per 100; 2-
year-old Plants, 5>45.00 per 100.

strong WeU-Rooted Plants, from 2J^ Inch Pots, $3 per 100 ; $25 per 1000.

Perle des Jardlns
Kaiserin Augusta Victoria
Golden Gate
Marion Dlngee
Climbing Bridesmaid
Climbing Marie Gulllot
( limbing Wooton
Striped La France
White La France
rime. Pernet Ducher
rianda's Triumph
Universal Favorite
South Orange Perfection
Pink Roamer
Wlchuraiana
James Sprunt
Enchantress
Verdiflora (Green Rose)

White riaman Cochet
Mme. de Watteville
Beaute Inconstant
Climbing La France
Sunset

Comtesse Dusy
Waltham Queen
Helena Cambier
Pierre Gulllot
Princess May
Viscountess Folkestone
Prairie Queen
Pride of Washington
Russell's Cottage
Seven Sisters
Belle Slebrecht
Augustine Halem
Triumph Pernet Pere

Countess of Pembroke

President Carnot

rime. Abel Chatenay

Graziella

Sylph

White Bougere

Etoile de Mai

Claire Jacqueir

Carmine Pillar

Golden Rambler

rirs. Wygram

Climbing Malmaison

Climbing Devoniensis

Climbing Perle des Jardlns

Gloire de Dijon

Cherokee

White La France

Mi^NOTE.—We can furnish all the above Roses in strong 2-year-old
Plants, from 4 and 5 Inch Pots, at $12.50 per 100.

FORCING ROSES.

strong 3 Inch Pot Plants, $5.50 per 100; $50.00 per 1000.

La France

Kaiserin Augusta Victoria

rime. Cusln

American Beauty

$7.00 per 100.

Meteor

Hrs. Plerpont florgan

Bridesmaid

The Bride

Perle des Jardlns

rime. Caroline Testout

Sunset

Golden Gate

Bon Silene

Papa Gontier

HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES.

Fine Plants, from 2% Inch Pots, $5.00 per 100 ; $45.00 per 1000.

General Jacqueminot
Giant of Battles
Francois Levet
rime. Masson
Gloire Lyonaise
Marie Baumann
Paul's Early Blush
Anna de Diesbach
Boule de Niege
Captain Christy

per 100.

^©^PLEASE NOTE.— No order filled for loss than 50 2% or 3 Inch Pot
Plants; 10 of a kind in orders of r>0 or more filled at hundred rates. No order
for 2-year-old Plants filled for loss than a dozen.

Coquette des Alpes

Coquette des Blanches

John Hopper

Dinsmore

Fisher Holmes

Gloire de Margottin

Glory of the Exposition

Brussels
Jean Llabaud
Mme. Masson

Mme. Chas. Wood

Hagna Charta

riargaret Dickson

Paul Neyron

Mrs. John Lalng

Oscar 11., King of Sweden

Pierre Notting

Prince Camiile de Rohan

Vick's Caprice

Ulrich Brunner

-Varieties named above in strong 2-year-old Plants, $14.00

MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS.

Clirysanthemnuis, over

100 varietteB

Aoalypha SaDderl

" TrlumphaDS...

Chinese Primroses

Calla, Little Gem

" Black (Arum Sanc-
tum)

*' Fragrnna

Boston Fern

Weeping l^antana

Otaheite Dran^e

Ardlsia Crenulata

Tinea Barrisonli

DatoliDian's Pipe

Encharis Amazonica,,..

Oleander Roseum

Confederate Jessamine
Clerodendron Fragrans

Manettla Vine

Gardenia Florida

Abntllon, Souv. dt'Bonn.
StrobtlantheHDyerlanus

Farfugiuni <^irande

< yperus Alternlfolius,,.
Violets, California

*' PriDcese of Wales

" LuxODue

" Mftrle Louise

T.adv H. CamDbell
Hardy rinlj. Her Majesty

Ampelopla Velteliii

Wistaria, White and Blue

Size.
2H to 3 In.
2HiD.
Sin.
Sin.

3 in.

bulbs

Sin.

2;iin.

2Hin.

SHln.

4 in.
Sin.

dormant
4 in.

3 In.

2M> in.

Sin.

2Hin.

2m n.

2Hln.

2Hin.

Sin.

Hi in.

2'/. in.

2^iln.

2mn.

2H In.

2i|ln.

2Hin.

clumps

dormant

2m n.

Sin.

Per 100

»3 00

25 00

6 00

3 SO

6 00

350

20 00

4 00

3 00

3.50

15 00

4 00

16 m

15 00

4 00

3 60

6 00

400

4 60

3 00

2 60

9 00

2 50

2 60

300

2 50

200

2 00

2 00

4.00

3 Ofl

4 on

3 00

Clematis Panionlata. ..
Asparagus Sprengerl..

Size.
Sin.

dormant
Sin.
4 in.
...lOin.
Swainsona, Wiiite and

Pink Sin.

Cannas, over 40 varieties,

the beat dormant eyea

Gooseberries, aasortsd... 3 yr. old
Blackberries, assorted... 2 yr. old
Strawlierry-Raspberry., 2 yr. old, dorm

Currants, asHorted 3 JT. old

Berbaceous Pceonies,

White, Pink. Ited dormantroota 18 00

Badbecliia, Golden Glow dividedolumpsZ 50
Rhododendrons, assorted

colors lto2ft.

Lychnis, Double Rose otumpa

Hybrid HibiscnB dormant

Spiriea, Anthony Waterer 2J^ in.
■' " " dormant

" 4 in.
Caryopterls Mastaoan-

thus 21/2 in.

" " dormant

Boagalnvillea Sander-

lana S in.

4 in.
" 6 in.
Dwarf Rxoelsior Pearl

Tuberoses large bulbs

Geraniums, 10,000 assort-
ed varieties 2H and 3 in.

Per 100
$4 50

3 60

4 60

5 SO
60 00

4 00

S 50

3 60

4 00
! 60

3 00

SO 00
5 00
S 60

2 m

2 00
7 00

2 50

5 00

6 ro

10 00
20 00

76

60

HARDY FLO^VERIISO SHRUBS.

Size.

Althaeas, assorted var 2 to 3 ft.

Berberis, purple leaved.. 1 to 2 ft.
" ThunbergJa... Ito 2 ft.

Cercis (Japau Judas) Jap-

onioa 2 to 3 ft.

White Fringe Ito 2 ft.

Cydonla (Japan Quince)

white 2to 3ft.

Cydonla (Japan Quince)

crimson 2 to 3 ft.

OlematisStans 1 to 2 ft.

I>eutzia, aseorted var.... Ito 3 ft.

Forsythla Suspensa 2 to 3 ft.

VlrldisBlma.. 3 to 8 ft.
Honeysackles, assorted

varieties 2 yrs. old.

Jaaminum Nudlflorum 2 to 3 ft.
Lilac, assorted varieties.. Ito 3 ft.
Hardy Orange Citrus

Trifoliate 12 to 16 in.

PhlladelphuB.aSBor. var.. 2 to 3 ft.

arlOO
$4 00

3 50

4 00

3 50

3 50

3 75

S 75
S 00
3 60
3 50
350

3 50

4 00
4 00

4 00

3 60

Size.

California Privet 12 to 15 in.

•' 2to 3ft.

Spiraeas, assorted var.... Ito 3 ft.

A'ihurnum Opulis (Com-
mon Snowball) 2to 3ft.

Enlalla Japonica Ze-
brina clumps.

Eulalla Oraollllma Unl-
vittata clumps.

Eulalla Japonica Tmrie-
gata clumps.

Erianthug clumps.

Viburnum plicatum 3 to 3 ft.

'* •' (New
Double Japanese Snow-
ball) 3to 4ft.

Hydrangea Paniculata
Grandiflora 1 to 2 ft.

Hydrangea Panlculala
Grand iflora 12 to 15 in.

Yucca FUamentosa 2 yr. clumps

Per 100
50
60
00

4 00

4 00

4 00

4 00
4 00
10 00

15 00

4 00

SOO
. 4 00

OUR NEW CATALOGUE.

Our New Guide to Hose Culture for 1899, the thirtieth aunual edition, is out,
and it you have not received a copy, send tor it immediately. It is the most artistic,
usetul and comprehensive catalogue we have ever issued. It contains 138 pages
with hundr(>ds of half-tone illustrations and ten colored plates. As a catalogue of
Eosos, it easily leads all others. Over (JOO varieties, on own roots, offered. It
describes 175 new varieties not offered elsewhere in America. You should see this
book. It is a work of art. It will be sent free for the asking. May we not hear
from you ?

TERMS CASH with order or satisfactory reference in the trade. No charge for packing excepting Shrubs for which there will bo a nominal packing charge.

The DINGEE &, CONARD CO. West Grove, Pa.

The Leading Rose Growers of America.

Mention paper.

April 15, 1899.

Thb I=l-orists' Exchange.

413

Y^OU May Get a •?•
' •*• Better one than

MRS. THOMAS W. LAWSON

BY BUYING OUR -

Seedling Carnation Plants.

Remeraher they are not from cuttings but from hand fertilized seed crosaesof named
winter liloumiug varieties. Only $4.U0 per lOU; 25 for $1.00. Wu pay the postage. Cash with order.

AMERICAN ROSE CO., Washington, D. C.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

FRANCES JOOST

ROOteca. OuJ.tti32LgS

The finest light pink Carnation ever introduced. Winner for the best I'ght
pink at Philadelphia. February 16 and 17. Its habit is an ideal one, a very free
and continuous bloomer. You cannot do without it.

Price, *5 00 per 100 ; S40.00 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rate.

C. BE SOLD, «?^?koD''r"c^r Mineola, N. Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

..CARNATIONS..

Klora Ulll «2.50 per 100; 120.00 per 1000

Evelina 4.00

Victor 2,00

llurbrenk 2.0D " 16.00 ..

Triumph 2.60 " 20.00 "

CEO. F. CHRISTIE,

Clifton Heights, - - Del. Co., Pa.

Mention the FloHeta* ExchanKe when writimr.

-7^i$i$i$i$f$i$i$$i$i$$$$i$^i$i$i$^^$.^

«

I QRALLERT & CO.,

CARNATION
GROWERS, J-

^-^

San Mateo Co.,

COLMA, CAL.

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GOV. GRIGGS

Kooteil cuttings, only a few hundred left, $10.00
per 100 ; $'J.OO per dozeu.

AT A BARGAIN.

AMiRYLLIS iULICi PLiTlf. LhTS^'t'?4°4

iDfliL's In dlaiiR'tLT. Price ou JiiipHcatlou.

JOSEPH TOWELL, Paterson, N. J.

Mention the IHorlBtil' Exch&nfre when writlnv

Rooted Cuttings of New and
Standard

CARNATIONS.

SEND FOE PRICE LIST

WM. SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Penn.

Mention the Florists' Ei'*hange when writing.

CARNATIONS!

Hooted Cuttings of the following varieties: Flora
mil. Victor. Mayor I'lDk'rt!e,*2 50 perlOO; |;20.0U a 1000.
Armazmdy. ^:i50 per lUO; tlS.UO per lOUO. Eldorado,
Lizzie McGowao. Win. Scott, Sliver Spray and Portia,
11.50 per 100 ; $10 iX) per lUOO.
VIOIjETS, Lady II. Cainpttell, Luxonne, California,

60 cts. per 100 ; $5.00 per 1000.

CABU WITH OKDKR.

JOS. RENARD, - - Unionville, Pa.

Mention th« Florists' Exchange when wrltlns.

CARNATIONS

ROOTED CUTTINGS. FINE STOCK.

DA VBRKAK, IL.W per 100; $12.00 per 1000.

'WM. 8COXT, $1.00 per 100; $7.50 per lOUO.

CASH WITH ORDER.

C. SOLTAU & CO.,

199 Grant Avenue, JKUSET CITY, N. J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

CARNATIONS

Rr)oteil cuttings, strong, clean, cool rooted.
I>aybreak, Freedom, Dnna, Mangold,
,Tahn'*s Scarlet, $1 50 per 100; $12 00 per
1000.

Juliu Young, Frances Joost, $5 00 a 100

PANSY PLANTS. Zirngiebel's Strain.

81 00 per 100. Cash Please.
Can use In exchange {except on Young and Joost) Far-
quhar Vlulete, Pevcrfew, Little Gem, Asparagus
PluiiioBus and 1U(X) fancy mixed GcranluniB.

W. G. KRABER, New Bedford, Mass.

35 TremoDt Street.

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THE • BIG- SIX

CARNATIONS.

Flora Hill, Daybreak, Jubilee*

$2.L0 per 100; *15.U0 per IIHW.

Gold NuKKet. I>IrH. Brndt, White Cloud.

15.00 per 100 ; $40.00 per lOOO.
Also nine most promising varieties ol '99 and fifteen
leadlDgslandard varieties.

GEO. HANCOCK & SON, "^""Mi^h""'"'

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$1,50 per doz., $10 per lOD.

Bradt $5.00 per 100

McCiO'waii 75 "

!■'. Hill 2.00

Victor 2.00 "

Baybreak: 2.10

H. F. LITTLEFIELD, - Worcester, Mass.

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IN QOOn, 8TK

>^VI P«sJ

)Nr., HEALTHY,

CARNATION PLANTS

From 2^ In. pota. Flora Hill, Jubilee. Triumph and
Morello at $2.ii5 per 100 Albertlnl. Bridesmaid and
Kohlnoor at |.1.50 per 100. Rose Queen, Peach Blow,
Wm. Scott, L. McGowan and Meteor at Jl.25 per 100.

FUCHSIAS, Ugood vars .%% In. pots, at Jl.W per
100 to close out, we need the room. Cash with order.

LOGAN AVE. GREENHOUSES, Danville, III.

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Carnations, Kooted

Cuttings,

Our Specialty.

CARNATIONS

The Best o* the New and Standard Varieties.

Pink— Victor. Trluuiph. Mrs. J as. Dean, Albertlnl,
C. A. Dana. Daybreak, Wm. Scott. Wliite— Flora
Hill. Alba Superba, White Cloud. Evelina, John Toung,
Lizzie McOowan. Scarlet— Jubilee and Bon Ton.
Yellow— Gold NugKet and Mayor Plngree. Crim-
son—Eniprees. Varicttaied— Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt,
Lily Dean and Annazlndy. Keady January 20. Stock
guaranteed free from disease of any kind.

New varieties not mentioned In this list can be
furnished at dlBsenilnator's prices.

HYDKAN<;F>AS and CHRYSANTHE-
MUMS ready In Spring.

Don't order until you get our prices. Price List
ready now.

JOHN HACKETT & CO.,
H-iA St.. near Elmwood Are., PHILA.. PA.
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CARNATIONS

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

G. H, Crane— The leader, large brilliant
scarlet, early atui cont iiiuous bloomer.

Gen. >Iaceo (Ward), VTamun-scarlet. The
best of its class. Earij- and free.

Gen. Gomez (Wartt). Cardinal-maroon.
Free bloomer, lontr stiff stems.

Glacier (WHrd), Pure whire, dwarf habit.

America (Hill), Larue soft scarlet.

Alelba (May and Craiw), Litrht pink.

^Vbite Cloud. All who have tried this
variety declare it to be the best white carna-
tion ever introduced.

Gold PiUK^et* Ke^v York, cerise
yellow. Dink.

Mrs. Jas. Dean, Mary 'Wood,
litrht pink. white,

Mrs. Geo. ni. Bradt.
Also, the best of all the other 1898 and

and standard varieties-
We have a FINK STOCK. Send for our
complete descriptive Price List.

F. DORNER I SOUS CO.,

LA FAYEXXE, IND.

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CARNATIONS

Good Stock
at Ordinar-yr
Prices. J- J-

SMILAXi
PANSIES I

i ALBERT M. HERP, |

I Lancaster, Pa. |

Himiiminiiiiiimmiimmimiiimiimmiinmiiiiiimiimiirr.

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CARNATIONS

Rooted Cuttings.

Per I no Per inno

WHITE CLOLD . . . $5.00 $40.00

Flora Hill 2.00 15.00

Jubilee 2.50 20.00

Wm. Seott 1.00 7.50

Lizzie McGowan . . 1.00 7.50

Portia 1.00 10.00

Eldorado 2.00 15.00

John Young 5.00 40.00

New York 5.00 40.00

EDWARD J. TAYLOR,

Southport, Conn.

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LOOK HERE!

First-class Carnation Cuttings llTI^l

MCGOWAN, tiCOTT, POETIA,

$1.26 per 100; $10.00 per lOOO.

DAYBREAK, ALBEKTINI, STORM KING,

TIDAL WAVE, ANNA WEBB

$1..50 per 100 ; |12.50 per 1000.

ELDORADO, .lAHN'S SCARLET,

FILLUW'S RED, HELEN KELLER,

J1.75 per 100; $15.00 per lOOO.
25 at lOO and 250 at 1000 rates. Cash with order.

JAMES E. BEACH, Bridgeport, Conn.

617 PARK AVENUE.
Mention the Florist*' Exchange when writing.

Special Prices foi Hpril

Carnation Rooted Cuttings Ready Kow.

Per lOO Per 11)00

EVELINA $3.00 $25.00

GENESEE 3.00 25.00

VESPER (Variegatefl) 2.00 15.00

FLORA BILL . . . 1.50 12.00

DAVBREAK . . . 1.50 10.00

SCOXX 1.00 S.OO

PORXIA 1.00 8.00

McGOWAN .... 1.00 7.00

WM. IVIURPHY, Sta. F., Gincinnati, 0.

WHOLESALE CARNATION OKiJWEH.

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LOOK HERE!

Reduced Prices on Carnations

To cluee them out

i|iilclr. Gua-ant-ed to

please you. Flora

Hill, Morello,

Mayoi' Pingree,

Dayhrciik. *l 50 per

^^fr-^- *¥%. lUU. VViii.fScolt.fl.OO

per IW. |j. i>Ic(;ow-

^ , nn. Poriia. *l.(X) per

* 1U0;«7.5U per 1000. Come

iiulcklfioa want them.

Ol K FINE

^ VERBENA PUNTS

Nl.e and strong. fZ.OO
per 100; tlSOOperlOOO.

We pay express on
all rooted eiittlngs.

C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kan.

KOOTED CUTTING SPECIALIST.
Mention the florlata' Exobanre when wriUnc-

MAUD ADAMS

(NIQUET.)

Deep clear cerise of a very pleaslnf? shade
under any light ; most attractive color of its
class; a large, bold, handsome Ilower, with
extra strong stem, 18 to 24 inches high; with
g^ood calyx and exceedingly free flowering.

The flowers sold in New York market last
season and the present one at $8.00 per lOO. It
was one of the sensations in cut flowers the
whole season. Certiflcated New York Florists'
Club. 1898. Ready March Ist.

PIMCEiS:-S"i.OO per *loz. (Six at same rate.)
SilO.OO per 100 (50at same rate). $75.00 per
1 000(1^ at same rate). Cash with order. Forsalehy

FRANK NIQUET, Patcliogue,N.Y.

JOHN N. MAY. Siiiiimit. N. J.

£. G. HIL.L. &, CO., Kichmond. Tnd.

J. C VnugUan, Chicago.

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B. WEBER & SONS [

HEADQUARTERS FOR

HIQH-QRADE STOCK ONLY
AT LIVING PRICES.

r^UR New Price List is bristling
witli new and good tilings, it
contains an honest description of
everything we offer. It will pay you
to send for it before inal<ing up your
orders.

H. WEBER & SONS,

Oakland, Md.

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Ttie flionis Florai Co.,

nORRIS, ILL.

R. G. CARNATIONS

I'er 100

Argyle $3 1)0

Evelina 3 00

Empress 3 oO

Painted Lady.... 2 00

Psyche 2 00

Flora Hill 1 60

Jubilee 1 60

Ready to ship

at once

PerltW

Armazindy $1 50

.lohn Young 4 00

New York 4 00

Mrs. Jas. DoJin... 4 00

Bon Ton 4 00

Evanston, 1899... 6 00

5 cuttings at 100 rates.

PLANTS, 214 Inch.

BEGOISIAS-

Per 100
Erfordia, line bed-

der $2 00

Hybrida, flnebed-

der 2 00

Sanderson!, fine

bedder 2 00

Per 100

Paul Bruant 2 00

Fuclisioides 2 00

White Kuba 2 00

Schraidtie 3 00

Ten otbers in

small lots 2 00

ABUXir,OISS— Per 100

Souv. de Bonn $2.00

Triumph de Livett 2 00

Choice Mixed '. . 2 OO

Per 100

FEVERFEW, Little Gem $2 00

IBESINES, in 2 colors, red and yellow,

they make tlie beat Canna border

HELIOTROPES, Albert Dix, Czar and

White Lady

SMILAX

*' from flats

MESEMBBYANTHEMOM Erectum,

GERANIUMS, choice mixed, only

Mme.Salleroi 3 00

DAISIES, double white and double red . . 2 00

VELVET PLANT 2 00

NEW COLEUS, Brownie, a fine bedder . 5 00
MARGUERITE, New, large-flowering,

yellow

CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Mrs. Norlhcot,
Modesto, Halcyon. Verncn, Beauty.
Mme.des Granges. Florence Faimer and

Mrs. J. Peabody

IRIS, purple, blue, yellow and white —

6 plants at 100 rates.
Mention the FlorletB' Bxchaoge when wrltlos.

3 00

2 00
2 00
60
2 00
2 CO

00

2 00

3 00

414

The Florists' Exchmnge.

I"^ A f^\7" Yellow and White
LI/\1^Y Giant Paris

From 2« In.. t2.50 per 100; from % In., fit for 5 In.,
t5.00 per vSb.

Fuchsias, Elm City, Snowlttchen, Prnrle Prince
and others, from 2^ In., $2.50 per 100.

Bongainvillea Glabra, 3 In., CO cents per doz.

Ivy OeraniamM, double, 4 best colors, 3 In., $3.00
per 100.

Browallia Major (Giant). 3 In., 50 cents per doz.

Physalis (Chinese Lantern Plant), from boxes, f 1.50
per 100.

Chrysanlliemuins. Merry Monarch, the most prof-
itable, brings two crops and blooms from October
to December, also Phfebus, Modesto, Philadelphia.
Whilldln. V. Morel. M, Dean, Bonnafton, etc , 2 In.,
$2.50 per liX). Ysnma, pink and white Ivory, L.
Canning', rooted cuttings from soil, $1.50 per 100.

J. G. EISELE, - Philadelphia, Pa.

20th and Ontario Sts.

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Variegated
Vincas

Extra strong heavy plants, from 4-iEich potp,
with from 12 to SOstrong shoots to a plant, $8.00
per 100.

DRAC^^NA INDIVISA.

StroDK plants, from 3-inch pots, $6.00 per 100;
from 35^-inch pots, $8.00 per 100.

OAHI^IAS.

A fine collection of the very best varieties.
Btrong, undivided roots, $6.00 per lUO.
Descriptive Price List now ready— send for it.

VIGK& HILL GO. Rochester, NY.

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Unequaiednrnnriirin vigorous
Varieties lLDljL)lliu Stock....

100 1000

Best MaiiiRioths, strong pot plants — $3.00 $25.0U

rootedcuttlnga 1.25 10.00

Older " •• 1.00 8.00

" " strong pot plants 2.50 20.00

GERANIUMS

Strong pot plants, $3.00 per 100; $36.00 per
1000.

Healthy UllU|l[l 1 lUflu Rooted

Bon Ton New York John Young

Uohl Nusiret White l:loud

Routed cuttings, $.5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000,
Jubilee Amozlndy Flora Hill

$3.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000.
JahnV Scarlet Daybreak

Meteor Alaska

Tbos. Cartledse Wm. Mcoii

$3.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000.
Lizzie McGowan Portia

$1.50 per 100; $12.00 per 1000.

CANNAS '"'^"^R^ts

Special offer for next 15 days.

Admiral Courbet Alphonse Honvler

Chas. Hendermon Florence Taughaa

Paul Marqnant Paul Bruant

Mme. Crozy Creole

FrancolH Crozy Thos. S. Ware

Doyen J. Slsley F. R. Plerson

Oriole, Italia

Austria John White
$2.00 per 100 ; $15.00 per 1000.

J. C. Cabos J. C. Vaughan

Burbank Sonv. de A. Crozy

Pierson's Premier Comte de Bouchard

$2.50 per 100 ; $20.00 per 1000.
Our selection of above variety, $12.50 per loOO.

MISCELLANEOUS.

lOO lOOO

Aiceratnin.blue and white.. ..{1 M $8 00
" Princess Pauline... 1 60

Colens, all leading sorts 100 8 00

Faclislas. double and single. . . 2 00 1.% 00

Keverfe-w 1 60 12 00

Heliotrope, llgiit and dark.... 126 10 00

IliipatlellH Sultaill 2 00

Moon Vines, true 2 OU 15 00

Salvias, Hpiendens and Bedman 1 26 10 00

For varieties and prices, see issue of Jan. 28.
SEND FOR PRICE LIST.

WOOD BROS., Fishkill, N.Y.

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Cincinnati.

Easter.

The Easter rush is over, and witli
the wholesale and retail stores it was a
very satisfactory one. I cannotmakeso
good a report ol the sales in the flower
market, as the opinion on all sides puts
these sales far below those of former
years. What isthecause? Cold weather
principally. Man.vgrowers hauled back
nearly as many plants as they brought
in. Cut roses and carnations were very
scarce indeed, all week with the commis-
sion houses, and they could not get one-
sixth enough of either to fill orders.
Fancy carnations sold at 7c. and 8c.,
and America also sold at $8 per 100,
which is the highest priceever reached in
this cit.v for carnations wholesale, these
retailed at $1..50 to $2 per dozen. Some
fine long stemmed Beauty roses sold at
$G per dozen, wholesale. Harrisii lilies
brought l.''ic. wholesale. Good Brides-
maid roses also soUlintheflower market
Saturday, at $1 per dozen retail, stock
that should havebrought$2and $3, but
they had beensavedforthisoneoccaslon,
and must be sold. Violets were in good
demand, all went well. Bulbous stock
at the wholesale houses sold well, and
nearly all was cleared out, paper white
narcissi and Romans selling best. Von
Sion moved rather slow. Miniature
Dutch hyacinths were in good demand;
while Italians %vent begging.

T. Brunner Sons had one house of pot
hybrid roses in that were superb. This
class of pot plants sold well. (Irimson
Rambler did not get in; Mr. Brunnertells
me it takes sixteen weeks to bring this
rose to bloom.

Business since Easter has been quiet,
liad we<ather having much to do in bring-
ing about that condition.

The Lawson Carnation Beaten.

Saturday afternoon was show day
at the club rooms of our society. It was
tulip day Init not a single tulip was dis-
]il;vyed. The I^awson carnation was on
hand, and through the notices in the
dail.v press, was the means of bringing in
large crowds of people. The flowers
arrived in splendid condition. The color
is beautiful, stem more than is necessary
and calyx perfect; form might be better
and fragrance could be muth stronger,
but the production is indeed a grand one.
No. .518 B, grown by R. Witterstaetter,
measures 31^ inches in diameter, is a
sliade darker than Lawson, with perfect
cMlyx, form and fragrance, also stem. It
scored five points more tlian the famous
.1fMO,000 beauty. Where it gets tlie live
extra points is on form, fragrance and
color, I)ut we shall see what we shall see
at Buffalo in February, 1900. I think
tliere were some 26 or 28 blooms of Mrs.
Lawson shown, and the Society's certifi-
cate was awarded. The flowers, after (S
P. M., were sold for .ifO, including Mr.
Witterstaetter's 2-1 flowers, to Baer &
.lones and A. Sunderbruch's Sons: and
at this writing are still being viewed b.v
Fourth street pedestrians.

Mr. Witterstaetter had also a fine dis-
I>la.v of seedling carnations on exliiljition
otli'er than 5lS B, and 5.57 A. Fred S.
Walz, of Cumminsville, had a vase of a
promising pink seedling, No. 51; color
on the order of Victor. George & Allen
displayed a dozen fine Beauty and several
varieties of oilier roses.

.\t llie meeting in tlie evening tlie prin-
cipal husinrsw was to qualif.v the directors
elrcti'd at .'I i»i-e\'ioii.K meeting, but owing
to .Mr. tiiesy refuHing to serve as presi-
dent (think of an Ohio man, as E. G. Hill
says, refu.sing an office) others would not
serve as directors, and the meeting ter-
minated by all but one resigning, A new
set of four directors will have to be elected
at the next regular meeting.

Visitors during the week were P. Mac-
Rorie, representing W. A. Manda; .Jolm
Itoehner, of Dayton, O.; Theo. Bock, of
Hamilton, O.; Frank Weltz, of Wilming-
ton, O., and Walter Mott.of Philadelpliia,
Pa. E. G. GlLLETT.

Springffield, Mass.

Kaster Notes

Easter week wascold and disagi-ee-
abie.yet tlie volumeof business tione was
(juite equal to last year's. Flowers were
l)etter than lisunl. esi)eriall,\- roses alid
lilies. Pol.teil lilies wci-e liur. Init a/.ali-.-is
were not up to the .standai'd. 'I'lu-
iNcrcliantK of tlie city did not decorate
tlieii- windows as much as usual \\'itli
potted plants .-md llowers, but tliere was
quite a display of artificial goods.

Col. Bob Hamilton, who is known all
over this country for his Plymouth Rock
fowls, couldn't helj) opening his green-
house to the public for Easter. Judging
from the cash left by his visitors, the

SWORD FERNS.

NEPHROLEPIS
EXALTATA . . .

Tlie moKt popular sort. Excellent plants for vases and
specimens. Four inch pots.

$X5.00 I>e3r lOO

MICHEL PLANT AND BULB CO.,

Magnolia and Tower Grove tv3S., St. Lauis, Mo.

Mention the FlorlBtH' Eichange •when Tgrltlng.

Nephrolepis Exaltata Bostoniensis.

Xbe Handsomest Decoratl-ve Plant in CuItlTatlon.

$6.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000.
MINE IS THE GENUINE STOCK.

FRED. C. BECKER, - - - 1 730 Cambridge Street, CAMBRIDGE, MASS.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

beautiful display was appreciated. Col.
Hamilton thinks the Exchange beats
them " all " for news and instructive
reading.

" H. Grout is having a rushing trade on
his carnation in flowers and cuttings.
W. F. G.

Bargains.

My one dollar subscription for the FloriatB'
Exchange gives me more bargains tnan any
other dollar invested. Let her grow.

Greenville, N. C. OLLEN E. WAKREN.

mimmiis

IVinca Major Variegata i
Propagated last Aug^ust. Will make 3
fine plants with 4 to 6 leads for Decora- 3
tion Day, if shifted and stopped now. 3
t $3.00 per 100; $25.n0 per 1000. From 3 in. 3
p potp. $5.00 per 100. 3

I NiTH&N SMITHS SON, tdrian, Mich. I

giiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiimimiiiiiiimiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiimmiiiita

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A
SPECIALTY

THE BOSTON FERN

$5.00 per 100; fW.OO per lOtiO. Bedding

Plants, Drncn^na Indivisa* Ficus.

L H. FOSTER. 45 King St, Dorchester, Mass.

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DRAC/ENA INDIVISA

8 iDch, 20 to 24 inches high, $2.00 per doz.
4 inch. 18 to 20 inches high, $1.50 per doz.

E. J. BYAM,61 7 N.Washington St., ROME, N.Y.

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PTERIS

Xremula, Serrulata and Serrulata
Cristata, in 2-inch pots, strong, $3.00 per
100. And others in variety. Satisfaction guar-
anteed or money back. Cash please.

G. A. RAGKHAM, Detroit, Mich.

880 Van Dyke Avenue.
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Dracaena Indivlsa

From 5 and G in. pots, 2 to 2%
feet in height from pot, strong
healthy grown, $25.00 and |35.00
per 100. 50 at 100 rates

^^- Send in your order now. -^

JAMES KORAN & SON, Florists,

Bridgeport, Conn.

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ISPECIAL OFFER!

"o 1 have still several biiudred Erica Persolula

g^ Alba. In full bloom In a week's time. $10 per UO.
Crt ERICA 3IELANTIIERA (Fragrans), extra

. large, at $15 WJ per lUO, packing free. Smaller

5 plants. $8.00 per 100.

° Cash must accompany all orders,

I A. SCHULTHEIS, College Point,

uj p. 0. Box 78, Queens Borough, N. Y. City.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Seasonable Stock

DRACAENA INDIVISA, 4 In.. 15 to 18 In. high!
$12.00 per 100 ; 5 In., 20 to 22 in. high, $18.00 per 100.

BOSTON FERN, 2^ In., $5.00 per 100.

I>irSA ENSETE, 10 in., $1.25 each.

COLEl^S, rooted cuttings, Vkbscbaffeltii and
Golden Quekn. 75 cts. per 100: $6.00 per 1000.
In variety, 60 cts. per 100 ; $5.00 per 1000.

....CASH WITH OBDEE, PLBA8B

S. S. PECK HAM, New Bedford, Mass.

MTitlon the FloriatB' Exclianee when writing.

PALMS

AND

.,,^ FERNS

^ The LARGEST STOCK in

the West.

Send us your name, and we wilt keep you posted when
we have anything special to offer.

GEO.WITTBOLD,''"cViS^'ro''

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LATANIA BORBONICA

2 Inch pots $0.60 per doz ; $4,00 per 100.

4 " 2.50 " Sj.OO "

5 " extra fine 4.75 " 35.00 "

6 " 9.00 " 70.00 "

8 " from $1.50 to $2.25 per plant; $16.00 to $2100

per doz.
Fine specimen plants, from $3 00 to $5.00 a piece

ARECA LUTESCENS.

4 Inch pots $25.00 per 100.

5 " 4 plants In pot, $50.00 per 100 : 60 cts. a piece

6 •' 3 " " 1.00 a piece.

Fine large plants from $5.00 up.
Kentia Belinoreana and Forsierinna—

4 Inch pots $35.00 per 100.

5 " $50.00 to TS.OO "

6 " 1.00 to 1.25 apiece.

Large plants fiom $3.00 to $10.00 apiece.

Pbcenix, Itecllnata. Cauarlensls and Ruplcola, all

sizes from 2 to 10 Inch pots, at lowest prices.
Phcenix Recliiiatn. 4 Inch pots. 20 cts. each, $18.00

per 100; 5 inch pots. 35 cts. each. $30.00 per 100: 6

Izch pots. 60 cts. each. $55.00 per 100.
CocoM Weddeliana, 2 Inch pots, One, $15.00 per 100,

and larger plants from 20 eta. up.
FicuM ElnMlica, fine well-grown plants, 5 Inch pots

and larger, from 35ctB. up.
PaudniiUH UtiliN. 4 Inch pots, $25.00, and 5 Inch

pots, fW.OO per 100, fine nlants.

Azalen Indica, 10-12 In. heads, 50c. each; $40.00al00.

** 12-14 •' 75c. " 65.00 "

*• larger plants, from $1.00 up

Dbl. White Pri inula, strong 2W In. plants, $7.00 a 100.

FERNS— Have about 20,000 of fine asBortnient, from

2 Inch pots. In fine condition, $3.00 a 100 ; $27.50 a 1000

JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, Alleghany Pa.,

L. D. TELEPHONE 872,
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April 15, 1899.

Thb Florists' Exchange.

415

Santolina Chamaecyparissus

•' ■■ (Lavender Geranium.)

THE GREAT CARPET, BORDER AND BEDDING PLANT ....
PERFECTLY HARDY— AS PRETTY AT CHRISTMAS AS IN JULY

The foliage Is a bright metallic gray, flnely cut ami fringed: very dwarf, compact grower that can be trimmed
Into a variety of shapes, aod Is becoming the most popular phint for carpet bedding, and as a border for beds of
flowering plants Highly aromatic, lavender scent. Used extcnhively bv the Norfolk & Western Railway Co., for
the past 1 years as their chief carpet bedding plant and found mosr, satisfactory, lieds as pretty the second and
third years as the llrst— and pretty all winter. As easily propagated as a Uoleus.

Price. Rooted Cuttings. $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per lOOO. postpJd.

NEW CRIMSON SPIR/EA, A. WATERER ?i'„Ti./5'/oo"peTiVoo?

RFY RmnUIAQ Rooted Cuttings, Queen Vlc-
ntA DCUUninO toria, Rol Ferd. Major and
Silver Queen, strong, well established plants from

sand bed, Jl.^ per IW, postpaid.

LEMON VERBENAS ?s,,Spel'iS..ro»tS

A. B. DAVIS & SON, (Near Washington, DC.) PURCELLVILLE, VA.

selection, labeled, 100 In 20 sorts, $3.50,
shipped at purchaser's expense.

' 100 ; 14.50 a 1000.

Mention the Fnorlats' EzcbanRe when writing.

100,000 VERBENAS.

THE CHOICEST VARIETIES
IN CULTIVATION.

Fine pot plants, $2.60 per 100 ; $20.00 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings, 76 cts. per 100 ; $6.00 per 1000 ;

$60.00 per 10,000.

•»NO RUST OR TU^IUDBlni*

Packed light and satisfaction guaranteed. Send for circular.

We are the largest g^rowers of Verbenas iu the country. Our plants cannot be surpassed.

' Mention
paper.

, J. I.. Dir,L,ON, Bloomsburg. Pa.

delivered.

rooted, 50 cte. per 100,

pD|UBr|ore Elegant plants, bi4 in. pots, |6.00

CASU WITH ORDER.
MRS. M. CAVANAUGH, • Ionia. N.Y.

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Special Low Offer of Choice Stock !

('yclainen Perslcuni Splendons Glgan'uin, from flats,

in four true colors. ^ period; ;?:J5 per 1000 exp. prepaid.
Drac^na IndiviNn, from tlats, 50c. adoz.; (3 a lOi.).
Ijntania Borbonlca. from fiats, 50c. adoz.; |3al00.
(■eraniiiiim, Dbi. Grant, La Favorite, Celestial, etc.,

from flats, extrastrong, f 1.50 per 100.
CannnH (Dormant), Mme. Crozy, Alphonse Bouvler,

Florence Vauglian, Queen Charlotte, $2 per 100.
BetconinMt Argentea Guttata and Vernon, from 2 In.

pots, $2 50 per 100. j:^~SATiwFAOTroN Guarantkbd.

PAUL MAD£R, East btroudsburg, Pa.

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Fine Stocky Plants

Per 100

AlterDantheras, yellow, $1.50; red.,.. SiS.OO

Ag:eratuiD, 3»^ Id. pots 2.00

Carnations, 2 in. potB 2.50

Colens, Si^ia.potB 2.00

Geraniams, 3 iu. pots, S3.50 ; 4 in. pots. 5.00
Bride and Bridesmaid Roses, 2 inch

pots, April 15 2.50

Centaurea Gymnooarpa, 2 in. pots,. . 2,00
Smilax Seedlings, 50c. a 100: $4.00alOOO

2 in. pots 1,00

Pansy Plants, from cold frames 1.00

Verbenas, SJ-^ in. pots 2.00

i^f Cash, please.

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, 0.

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ROBT.

CRAIG & SON, ■

; BOSES, PBLPIS, GBOTONS, I

5 ...CARNATIONS.. £

■ and Novelties In Decorative Pianta, ■

2 Market and 49lh Sts. PHILAOEtPHIA, PA j|

■■■■HBM ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ M
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D. & C. ROSES

are the cheapest because they are the best. AVe have
In stock over 1000 varieties on own routs, Including
nearly 200 New Roses not offered elsewhere, as well as
all the old favorites, at prices that make It worth your
while to send ue your list for quotations before buying
elsewhere All sizes from i"^ 'n. pots up.

Send for a copy of our >ew (-uide to Rose Cul-
ture for 18it9, a bandsome book of 138 pages, Illustrated
« Itb hundreds of half-tones and ten colored plates. It
Is rraily a work of art and free for the asking.
THEDIt^QZE&COHASDCO., So3eSrowors,We3tQrovo.,Fa.
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OWN ROOTS.

Rd nnn dormant

UU,UUU PIELO-aROWN.
IN COLD STORAGE, CHICAQO.

Leading: varieties, Hybrid Perpetual, No. 1,
cut t)ack to -4 to 30 iucbes, 3 or more branches,
J75 00 per 1000.
Hardy Giimbers and Mme. Plantier,

$35 00 per 1000.
Marechal Niel, $7 5 00 per 1000.
Yellow Rambler,|50.00 per 1000.
Some varieties, one size smaller, at special
prices. List of varieties upon application.

W. F. HEIKES, Manager,

1308-1310 Unlly Bulldl''g, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing.

ROSES

BiESilD 8 SPEGIHLTY.

STEPHEN

I have them in qu<anUt.y ; the quality
is sure to please you. Also a tew
QPIQgg I^"For prices on the

t^^^^m^t^m^ various sizes, write to
MORTENSEN, Southampton Bucks Co., (near Philadelphia), Pa.

Mention the Plorlats' Bxchapge when writing.

TSOW ON HAND AND ARRIVING.

Hardy Roses Jree Roses,

Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Spring- FlO'werlng' Bulbs, Etc.'DC
C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer, 1 93 Greenwich St., New York.

___^ Mention th» Florists' Exchange when writing.

Bridesmaid Hxcelled by tbls Bieiv Rose.

MAID OF HONOR

Formerly Called

Miss Clara Barton.

Plants in 234 inch pots now ready.
Per 100, »15.00 ; 60 at luu rate ; per 1000, K125.00 ; S60 at 1000 rate.

PRICE :

HOFFMEISTER FLORAL CO., 813 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio,

FifsXiiBY E, G. HILL & CO., Richmond, Ind., F. R. PIERSON CO.,Tarrytown, N.Y.

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YOUNG ROSE PLANTS

From 2^ inch pots
Bride, Brides-
maid, Gontler,
Perle, Meteor.

Per 100 Per 1000

From 2J-4 inch pots 84.00 $30.00

FromS inch pots 6.00 60.00

Prom 4 inch pots 8 00 60.00

T7;7-3!vi:.

$30 PER 1000

Mention the Florists' Bxchange when wrltlnip.

Lady
Dorothea

1 Plant $ 0 BO

12 Plants 4 00

100 Plants 26 00

JOHN H. DUNLOP, = Toronto, Canada.

WINNER OF SILVER CUP,

Chrysanthemum Show, Chicago, 1898.

CERTIFICATES OF MERIT,

New York and Toronto.

The Florist's Rose. A free bloomer.

Always an attractive and selling color.
No bullheads, ^ J* Jt Jt J»

250 Plants $ 60 00

500 Plants 76 00

lOCO Plants 125 00

Mention the Florlju' Bxchanse whan wrltlBS.

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REINBERQ BROS.

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

Per 100 Pit lt«10

Meteor $1.50 $12.50

Bridesmaid .... 1.50 12.50
Bride 1.50 12.50

Plants out of 2!^ Inch Pots.

Per 100 Per 1000

Bridesmaid .... $2.50 $20.00

Bride 2.50 20.00

Meteor 2.50 20.00

Perle 3.00 25 00

CARNATIONS

Per 100 Ppr 1000

Wm. Scott. . . .$1.00 $7.50

Nancy Hanlcs . . . 1.00 7.50

McQcwan .... 1.00 7.50

Tidal Wave .... 1.00 7.50

Kohinoor 1.00 7.50

Argyle 4.00 35.00

Painted Lady . . . 3.00 25.00

Evelina 3.00 25.00

ROOTED
CUTTINGS.

Per 100 Per lOOO

Jubilee $2.50 $20.00

Triumph 2.50 20.00

Mrs. McBurney . 2.50 20.00

Flora Hill .... 1.50 12.50

Mayor Pingree . . 1.50 12.50

Nivea 1.50 12.50

Daybreak .... 1.50 12.50

Armazindy .... 1.50 12.50

Alaska 1.50 12.50

Rooted cuttings, $7 per 100; $60 per
1000. SOOat the thousand rate.

NEW CARNATION EVANSTON

Our plantH and cuttings are etrong and well grown and free from disease.
All plants and cuttings sold under the condition that If not entirely satisfactory they are to
be returned at unce.

No order taken for less than I OO.

^^ REINBERG BROS, si walih^rvCcHicAGo, ill ^r-

Mention the [HorlstA' Exohange when writing.

The New Rose, ADMIRAL DEWEY

Color, a delicate flush pink, shading to white. A large full and fragrant flower. Long, stiff stems, requiring little tying.

A remarkably free bloomer ; very hardy. Price from 2 J^ inch pots:

1 plant $1 00 50 plants $17 SO 500 plants $125 00

12 plants 9 00 100 plants 30 00 1000 plants 200 00

-SEND IN YOUR ORDERS EARLY.-

200,000 CARNATION CUTTINGS

LAKEVIEW ROSE GARDENS,

WHOLESAl-E GROWERS, CUT FLOWERS,
PLANTS and PALMS.

Well rooted, standard and fancy varieties. Very low
price upon request. Blooming plants for Easter in large
Write us your wants. We can supply them.

Jamestown, N. Y.

varieties.

416

THB Fl-ORISTS' EXGHKNGE.

FOUNDED IN 1888.

Exclusively a Trade Paper.

anUred at New York Pott Office aiSecond GlassMatte*
Published EVERY SATURDAY by

k, T. DELUMHREPTG.IINDPUB, CO. LTD,

2, 4, 6. 8 Duane St., New York.
F. 0. Box, 16»7. Telephone 2164 Cortland'

BEGISTEBEO OABI,E ADDRESS:
Florex, New York.

SUBSCRIPTIONS:

• 1.00 per year to United States, Canada anc
Mexico. »2.00 per year to foreign coun-
tries In postal union. Payable in advance

AOVCRTISEMENTSI

Copy must reach this oflBce not later thar
Thursday in order to secure insertion in issui
of the following Saturday.

Bate, 81.00 per Inch. Special positiom
eztia. Discounts on contracts of one montt
or longer.

Orders from unknown parties must be accom*
panied by cash or satisfactory references.

Contents.

American Dahlia Societt . . . .417

Books Received 4>6

Briefs f<»r Bdst Florists . . .419

Callikho! Involdcrata (Illus.) . . .419

Changes in BnsiNESa 417

Easter Trade 388

Fire Insurance Asbociation Discon-

TINDED 416

FiBES 4' 9

Flower Pots, Advance in Price . . 416
Gardeners' Wages in Germany . . 41*

Hints AND Helps 419

Lily, The Bermuda, and its Disease . 416

Nursery Department 4Ui

Obituary

M. J. Moore. Mrs. Gurney, D. A. Mc-
Gredy, John Kadletz . . . .417

Plants and Flowers 417

Rose, The, Their Theme . . . .417

Question Box .418

Seed Trade Keport 409

Society of American Flori&ts . . .416
Trade Notes:

Cincinnati, Springfield, Mass. . . .414
Boston, Buffalo, Cleveland, Indian-
apolis, New York, Philadelphia,

Kochester 4?0

Grand Rapids 421

Chicago 4-2

Baltimore, New Orleans, Pittsburg . 4:;6

A correspondent In Berlin, writing to
the Gardeners' Chronicle, says of (jal-
anthus eilicicus, recently described and
figured in the Exchange, that it proves
to be an excellent acquisition. " It flow-
ered here from October till March in the
open air, as well as in pots in the cold
greenhouse. Certainly it will become a
good marliet plant, as snowdrops at
Christmas fetch a very good price."

Florists' Mutual Fire Insurance
Association Discontinued.

P>y a vot*' of the Board of Directors it
lias been definitely decided to discontinue
tlie business of the I-^Iorists' Mutual Fire
Insurance Association. It was hoiicd
that tlie later mouths of the AVinter and
Spring would bring in a large amr)nnt of
new business; but instead the business
has been disappointingly small, although
there were many inriuiries and consider-
able correspondence on tlie subject.

The Association has settled all losses,
except that of .Mr. l^lieliis.nf Hackensack,
X. .!., which occurred a few days previous
to tliecarnationnnM'ting at Philadelphia.
It was thought at the time tliat the loss
would notexcee<l :J.'>00 or f(loo,as it was
likely the heating .appariilus could be
saved, but the damage was much greater
than was at first apparent, the liills for
repairs footing up more than f2,()O0.
This amount is more than the Associa-
tion can at this time pay, but Mr. I'helps
has agreed that in case the Ass(jciation
discontinued business to accept the
ammiiit on hand in full payment of loss,

Ollicers and directors oi the Associa-
tion have spent freely bfith of time :ind
money in the endeavor U) place the .\ss(i-
ciation on its feet. No one lias jirolitcd,
the secrctarvalonei-eceiving a salary and
that of but ■ifl." per month, all of whieh
was spent for clerical service. .\ full
statement sluiwing the disposition of
every dollar received will be sent eacli
member as soon as final settlement is
effected. W. J. Vkbkv, Sec'y.

The Bermuda Lily, and Its Disease.

At the meeting of tlie New York Flor-
ists' Club, held Monday, April Id, tlie
members present, in the .'ibsencc of the
essayist of the evening who was to have
delivered an address on the culture of the
llarrisii lily in Bermuda, entered into a
discussion of the lily (luestion in general.
Ill ansn-i'r to an imiuiry as to whether it
w.is ]iossible to detect a di.seased bulb in
the dormant state. A. S. Burns i-eplied
that in lijs opinion it was not. Ofteii-
tiiiii'S the finest bulbs, apparently, failc-d
to make n shoot for six months. L. l)e-
|iuv, Wliitestone, who grew some of the
liiiest lilies sent in to .New York the past
ICaster, said he had detected a paler color
In those bulbs which finally turned init
flowers of poorer i|uality than did those
showing the natural, healthy yellow of a
good bulb. He had grown, last season,
(luite a quantity of it to 11 lougiflo-
rums, and had had better results from
bulbs potted in ,")-incli than others in 7-
iiich pots. He did not consider that
manure water at any stage of the hly's
growth was of any advantage. Mr.
I'.urns remarked that bulbs from the same
consignment of lilies, from the same
farms, would often give very different re-
sults. The only manure which he had
found beneficial was blood, applied in the
proper quantity to the plants when they
were about six inches in height, discon-
tinuing before buds showed. F. 1^. At-
kins mentioned that lilies grown in a
cool temperature and afterwanl tr.-iiis-
(erred to a warmer one, would immedi-
ately develop the disease, which he attri-
buted to improper cultivation solely. He
referred to a fine batch of lilies in 5-inch
pots seen by him this season at Syracuse,
.v. v.. where the soil employed was
maiden loam. No manure water had
been applied and the plants had never
been syringed overhead. A'tce-jiresideut
Troy gave some interesting experiences
with the eucliaris mite, both in eucharis
and lily bnlbs. He considered the lily
mite the cause of the disease in the Har-
risii. H. A. Siebrecht went into a his-
tory of lilv culture in Bernuula from its
inception. The disease, to his mind, came
from the lily growers there propagating
from rubbish and everything that could
be got hold of; over-fertilization, lack of
perfect di-ainage and other causes. In
the earlier days of lily culture consign-
ments oecasioiially became heated during
transit: these were returned as unfit
tor sale in this country, lint the Bermuda
growers had propagated from the scales
of that stock. Much of the trouble was
due, also, he thought, to the planting of
unripe bulbs. As soon as an unripe bulb
has started and is watered, the insect
commences its work.

Mr. O'Mara believed that the percent-
age of disease in Bermuda stock was on
the decrease, due, possibly, to extra care
in selection and tlie forcing out of the
business, owing to the large depreci.ition
ill value, of some of the siiiallcr growers
in Bermuda; also, because of tlie compe-
tition experienced from Japan longifio-
rum bulbs, which were now being largely
grown here. Disease in general was the
result of an impaired condition, and he
believed that that applied witli great
force to the Bermudji lily. The bnlbs had
been weakened by over-propagation, im-
proper cultivation and impoverishment of
the soil. One of the causes that Iiad
brought about the trouble was the de-
mand of the .\merican growerforan early
bulb. He spoke of the efforts, unfortu-
nately thwarted by trade rivalry, to get
the growers and dejilers not to demand
so early importations. The cutting of
the flowers also, no doubt, weakened the
bulbs. He believed, with the strong com-
petition from .lapan in linigiflorum lilies,
that more attention would be given the
Harrisii in Bermuda: atid it would only
be a few years when the last of the Ber-
muda lily disease would be heard of.

Mr. Morris thought that the lily dis-
ease was a dispensation of I'rovidence to
stimulate the growing of bulbs in Ameri-
c;i, and asked for information as to
whether this work had ever been tried,
jiiid the results thereof. Mr. O'Mara re-
ferri^d to ;i case in New Orleans wliich,
however, had not been successful, proba-
blv owing to the difticultv of cost. It
had been stateil that " trade followed the
flag." but he believe<i, with Biirke Coch-
rane, that trade followed the iirice list,
:iiid imtri<itism wiis, with IIk- majority,
subservient to the pocket book. ,\Ir. Sie-
brecht explained that bulbs had been
grown by i.onis Siebrecht, Long Island,
quite successfully before Harrisii was
known. He used to take the small bulbs,
propagate his own stock, plant them
into a bed, allowing the flowers to come
to maturity. Many of the !l to 11 bulbs
threw as many as 18 flowers to a plant.
He thouglit that at the prices ruling'to-

day, the growing of lilii^s, for their bulbs,
under glass, in this country, would be
found quite profitable. He referred to
successful experiments that had been
made in the vicinity of Houston, Texas,
where bulbs were grown as good asthose
raised in Bermuda, not only lily bulbs
but tulips and hyacinths as well. He
thought that the formation of a syndi-
cate with a reasonableamount of capital
was all that was needed to give the
work of lilv growing a stimulus in
America. Mr. I'.urns stated that some of
the finest lilies be ever grew were from
bulbs grown by the late .Albert I'.eiiz,
Douglastown, L. I. He firmly believed
that Ulies could be raised profitably on
Long Island and in many other places.
As regards failui-e with the bulbs at the
present time, he cinisidered that much of
that was due to improper cultivation.
His luethod was to keep the plant par-
ticularly dry the first six weeks after it
came above' the ground. He was not in
favor of shifting bis lilies from one pot to
another; he neverhad had success by fol-
lowing that practice. .Mr. Manda also
attributed the disease to too early dig-
ging and corroborated Mr. Siebrecht as
regards the propagation in Bermuda
from stock that had been kept in this
country until October or November and
then returned as unsalable. He would
recommend to the lily growers on the
Islands, the methods of the Holland and
French growers: namely, that of select-
ing their stock for jiropagation in the
fields while tlie plants were in bloom. He
was of opinion that Lilium candidnm
could be made profitable if good stock of
same could be obtained. In an experi-
ment which he had tried with bulbs of
longiflorum from .Japan, loiigifloruni
from Bermuda and Harrisii from Ber-
muda in the open air, at his place in New
Jersey, tlie first flowers to open were
those of the longiflorum from Japan;
then the Harrisii Iroiii Bermuda. followed
by the Bermuda longiflorum. He be-
lieved that the growing of bulbs— plant-
ing them deep enough and in sheltered
situations, and giving them proper man-
agement— could lie made a jirofitable in-
dustry in the United .States.

Society of American Florists.

DAPART.MENT OF I'IjANT HEGISTKATIO.N.

The American Rose Company, Wash-
ington, I). C, registers the new rose
Ivory, a sport from Golden Gate; color,
ivory-white.— Wm. J. STEWAiiT, .Secre-
tary.

Flower Pots Advance in Price.

The increased price of flower pots as
per price lists received by plant growers,
would tend to show that flower pot
manufacturers are to a large extent at
one as regaids the advance. By the
plant grower who disposes of his wares
in the market, the advance in the price
of pots will be keenly felt. Close com-
petition has brought the price of soft
wooded plants down so low that the
growers now feel assured that the
amount added to the cost of the pots
nearly equals the profits realized.

The history of growing flowers umler
glass in Philadelphiji iind its suburbs,
says the Public Ledger, may be followed
from the 1 ks of the greenhouse build-
ing and heating firm of Myers ^^<'o..of
this city. The beginning of beating green-
houses with hot water "was with their
house and almost every advance in the
art and science of it represented here has
been made under their direction and be-
cause tlie.v had it to offer. The idea of
hot water heating for greenhouses w.as
brought from l'"iiglaiid by Thomas J.
Myers, and the old saddleback boilers
with which the first greenhou.ses of any
size hereabouts were fitted were f.-isliiniied
in the little jilaee at lliiL* Passyiink ;iv-
eiiue, where in ISl'.i he beg;iii business.
This saddleb.-ick was ii great thing in
those days, but was, neverthelesss, a
cnmbersmiie affair, and so clumsil.v made
that too large or too small or in any
part defective, it must be wholly taken
out. One of the first made was for Dr.
King's greenhouse, at .\ndalnsia: others
were onthe Caleb Copepla.ee, at ^Iatthew
I'airds and al the Zoological (iardens.
The firm t(i-ila.\' ri-presents the latest
hleas jiiid appli.'inces for growing under
glass just ;is it did in the beginning. Init
the two are :is wiile;ip;irt as are tiie nine
lunises the.\' liave ri'cciitl.\' put tip for Wil-
liam Weightni.in, in which the ganleiier,
.John .MeCleary. grows the vegetables and
fiowers that \\ in the jirizes at the Hmti-
cultural Societ.^' meetings, from the little
affairs from which tlie scant exiiibits of a
half century ago came.

BOOKS RECEIVED.

LANUSCAFE GARriEXING, AS API'LIED TO

Home Decoration. — By Professor
Samuel T. Maynard, MasBachusetts
Agricultural College. Pubfishers, John
Wiley & Sons, New York. Price $l.,^j().

The author of this book has for liis
dominate object in writingit.themaking
of our homes comfortable, congenial and
attractive, more particularly those
owned by people "in limited circum-
stances who are straining every effort
to pay for the home they are building,
and are unable to avail themselves of
the often costly advice," of thelandscape
gardener and architect. To that end he
has supplied in aplain, practical and con-
cise form, numerous sensible hints all
tending to enablethehomeseekerto over-
come the many difliculties that face him,
in the selection of site, the architectural
construction of the dwelling, and above
all the i-endering of his surroundings
both uselul and ornamental. The aim
has been to secure these conditions in as
inexpensive a form as possible, compati-
ble with health and comfort. A chapter
that appeals forcibly to us is the one on
" Farm-Home Decoration." Weheartily
endorse the opinion of the author when
he states, that " most of our farmers cul-
tivate too much land, and they would
in many cases grow rich faster if they
cultiv.ited less land, and planted the less
productive places, theoddbits, the rough
stonv fields and abrupt places, the small
Irreg'ular lots in the angles formed by
roads or fence lines, with trees that
would be a source of beauty and in time
add value to theproperty." In addition
to suggesting improvements for the en-
hancement of our dwellings on earth,
the author has touched on the necessity
of beautifying our final resting place —
the cemetery— and shows how this can
be effected. The ornamentation of the
school yard also comes in for a share of
attention, while the home fruit garden
is not overlooked. Serviceable lists of
trees and shrubs, with full descriptions,
and their adaptability to various uses
are furnished, giving an added value to
the work, which we heartily commend
to the Horist doing a little "landscap-
ing," and just of the nature ol that on
which the book treats. The work is il-
lustrated with 165 figures, including
many full page half-tones. But to our
mind, several of the "figures," that have
done duty elsewhere, could have been
omitted without detracting either from
the ornateness or value of the book.
We also observe several small errors in
the orthography of the plant nomen-
clature, such as Exochordia, hydrangia,
Vietchii, and a few others, but these
are immaterial and easy "f rectification

Ho w TO Know THE Ferns.— By Frances
Theodora Parsons, author of "How to
Know the Wild Flowers." Publishers
Charles Scribner's Sons, New York.

In this charmingly written and most
interesting volume, the author has pro-
vided the student of botany with one of
the most useful aids on the subject in
(juestion that is at his command at the
present day. The various families of
ferns enumerated in the book are
grouped according to their manner of
fruiting, the individuals comprising
eacli group being again fully described
in plain language, and the text rendered
more intelligible by numerous helpful
illustrations, drawn from nature. In
the descrijitlons, the author takes the
reader with her on a botanizing expedi-
tion, so to speak, to the haunts of her
favorites, and in a fascinating style
familiarizes her companion with the
innate beauty, and the varied character-
istics of the fern family met with on the
way. The followingquotation from the
chapter on "Ferns as a Hobby," will
serve as an example of the author's keen
appreciation of nature, as well as furnish-
ing evidence of her ability as an enter-
taining writer: "To me the greatest
charm the ferns possess is that of their
surroundings. No other plants know so
well how to choose their haunts. If
you wish to know the ferns you must
follow them to nature's most sacred re-
treats. In remote tangle swamps, over-
hanging the swift, noiseless brook in the
heart of the forest, close to the rush of
the foaming waterfall, in the depths of
some dark ravine, or perhaps high up on
mountain ledges, where the air is purer
and tlie world wider and life more beau-
tiful than we had fancied, tliese wild,
graceful things are most at home."

The nomenclature followed is mostly
that of " Grny's Manual." The book, in
style and finish, is an excellent sample of
the high-class work turned out by the
well-known publishing house of Scrib-
ner.

April 15, 1899.

The Florists* Exchhwge.

417

PLHHIii aOil FLUWEaS.

; New Rose Ivory.— Thinking you may
desire to talic a peep at a novelty wliicii
we intend disseminating next year, we
liave forwarded by this mail a few
blooms of Ivory, our pure white sport of
(Jolden (late rose. \Ve wish we could
send them with the full two feet of stem,
but the wood is extremely preeious.

A.MERiCAN Rose Co.
[The flowers came In good condition.
The selection of the name is a happy one,
well describing the color. The blooms
are identical in shape with those of the
parent, possessing the same delicious fra-
grance.— Ed.]

The Rose their Theme.

At the postponed meeting of the (Jrand
River Valley Horticultural Society, to be
held at the home of Henry Smith, Grand
Rapids, Mich., April 18, Prof. C. I'.
Wheeler, of the Agricultural College, will
talk on " The Evolution of the Rose,"
and Mrs. C. W. Garfield will speak on
" The Rose in Literature." Henry Smith
will discuss " Out-Door Koses."

The Amateur Horticultural Society of
Springfield, Mass., held its regular meet-
ing April 7. A talk on "Roses," was
given by ex-Mayor Eldredge, of Chicopee.
It was voted to give a rose show some-
time during the month of June.

The prize list of the .\nuandale (N. Y.)
Rose Show to beheld .June 14 and 15 has
been issued. Owen G. Owen has been
chosen secretary in place of Richard
Lewis who has removed to Sing Sing.

An Eastern florist has named his latest
masterpiece the Dewey rose. This is a
graceful way of perpetuating the fact
that Dewey rose early on the moruiug o
the battle of Manila Bay. — N.Y. Z)es/)aCcZif

American Dahlia Society.

The final session of the .\nierican Dahlia
•Society's annual meeting was held at
I'hiladelphia, April 7, and the.se olHcers
wercelirtrcl: President, Henry F.Michell;
vice-prcsidciit, A. Blanc, Philadelphia;
State vice-presidents. Dr. F. M. Hexamer,
Stamford, Conn.; W. \V. Wilmore, Denver;
W. C. Eagan, Highland Park, 111.; H. F.
Hurt, Taunton, Mass.; C. W. Ward,
(iueens, L. I.; .1. Hampton Leonard,
lona, N. J., and Rev. C. W. Bolton, Pel-
ham, N". v.; secretary, A. M. Peacock,
Atco, N. J.; treasurer, F. C. Bruton,
I'hiladelphia; recorder of current events
in the dahlia world, A. r.lanc. .Vmung
other recommendations adopted wen;, to
change the time of hnlding the annual
meeting from Spring to that of the an-
nual meeting in the Autumn; to issue a
year book on the dahlia, with Lawrence
K. Peacock, Atco, as editor, and to call
a congress of dahlia growers tor the time
and place of the annual meeting to decide
mooted questions in classiHcation and
nomenclature, and to limit the honorary
membership to those with good work for
the dahlia to their credit. A. Blanc
named Willhelm Miller, of Cornell Univer-
sity, as honorary member, in recognition
of.his careful and, conscientious work in
his bulletin on the" dahlia. The nomina-
tion was unanimously approved.

The National Florists' Board of Trade
notify us that they haveadded a depart-
ment for the purpose of furnishing ad-
vice regarding the reorganizing or in-
corporating of businesB flrms. Members
desiring the Board's services in this con-
nection should communicate with Secre-
tary Loder, at 271 Broadway, New
York.

A writer iu Gardeners' Chronicle as-
serts from knowledge that Primula
sinensis is as liable to cause skin irrita-
tion as the, in this respect, trouble-
some P. obconica.

OBITUARY.

M. J. Moore.
M.J.Moore, a prominent violet grower
of Highland, N. Y., died Thursday, April
6. His death was caused by typhoid
pneumonia. Mr. Moore's brother is lying
dangerously ill at his home with the
same disease.

Mrs. James Gurney.
Mrs. Jane Roberts Gurney, 'wife of
James Gurney, superintendent of Shaw's
Gardens, died Thursday evening, March
30. .She was 75 years of age. Death
was caused by apoplexy.

Charles Naudin.

M. Charles Naudin, one of the most
distinguished botanists in France, died
on March 19, aged 84 years. He had a
fine knowledge of garden plants, and
was director of the garden of Villa
Thuret, .\ntibes. His remarkable experi-
ments on hybridization will secure for
him a permanent place in the history of
botany.

David A. McGredy.

David Anderson McGredy, an aged and
well-known citizen of Nasliville, Tenn.,
died at his home March 29 last. He was
72 years old. Mr. McGredy was born in
Ireland, coming to this country nearly
fifty years ago. His gardens were
located on the Hillsboro road, where he
made his home until seven years ago,
when he removed to Nashville. He was
a man of spotless integrity, and stood
high in his community.

John Kadletz.

John'.Kadletz, DonganlHills, N.',Y., died
at his iionie on Tuesday evening, .\pril
11. He was sixty-five years of age, and
had been in poor health for some time.

Mr. Kadletz was oneof the best-known
men on Staten Island, both in politics

and business. As a democrat he stood
high in the councils of his party, and had
been postmaster at Dongan Hills for the
past four years. He was also the candi-
date of the democracy for coroner in
189:i. Mr. Kadletz was trustee of the
Dongan Hills' school district for many
years, lie was an expert linguist, speak-
ing in many different languages. Mr.
Kadletz wa.s an occasional contributor
to this journal. He was also a member
of the Tree Plan ting Association of Staten
islanil. A widow and one daughter sur-
\\\v him.

FouT Plain, N. Y.— Adin Smith has
purchased the Scott farm and will erect
greenhouses.

PoiuHKEEPsiE, N. Y.— Robert Pye,
formerly of Queens, will engage in the
florist business here.

PoktChesteh,N. Y.— Theflrm name of
Alexander Mead has been changed to
Alexander Mead & Son.

Fort Wayne, Ind. — D. Honaker anti-
cipates leaving this town shortly and
returning to Atlanta, Ga.

DuKAND, Mich.— Mrs. Isaac Lyons has
purchased the greenhouse at Corunna
and has moved to that city.

Portland, Me.— Calvin S. Goddard &
Co. have moved into their new office on
Stevens Plains avenue. Peering Center.

Saginaw, Mich.— Chas. Frueh, Jr., has
been admitted as a partner in his father's
business and will, in the future, manage
same.

CiiK.STER, Pa.— Isaac F. Bartow has
Iiurchased the business of William
Edwards, the florist, of Market street.
The latter has removed to Norwood.

Index to Advertisements.

Allen J K— Cut Flowers 421

Allen W S— Cut Flowers.. .. 424
American Jadoo Co — Jadoo

Fibre and Liquid 4^6, 427

American Rose Co— Seedling

OarnationB .... 413

Agcbmann Q— Sheep Manure. 42C
Aschu aun G — Chryaanthe-

mums 422

Bader J— Palms, Ferns, Aza-
leas, Primulas. 414

Baker W J—' ut Flowers 425

Baker J T— Violets 422

Baldwin A J— Geraniums, Al-
ternantheras, Begonias, Vin-
ca, S ml lax, Olirysanthe-
mums, Cannas, Petunias... . 430
Bailer F A— Clematis, Gooee-
borry, Roses, Paeonias,8mi-

lax 411

Bassett k Waabburn — Cut

Flowers 425

Bayersdorfer H & Co— Florists

Supplies 430

Beach J E— Carnations 413

Beaulieu — Seeds 409

Becker F C— Boston Ferns 414

Beckert W 0— Seeds 430

Berger H H & Co— Bulbs,

RootH,Seed8 407

Beaold O— OarnationB 413

Bird F W & Son-Pots 428

Blanc A & Co —Specialties,

Novelties 430

BlauTelt & Outtman — Cut

I'lowers 421

Bloom J S— Begonias, Mtsc 410

Bobbink & Atkins — Nursery

Stock -. 411

Boemer F-Smilax, Hydran-
geas 426

Boston Florist Letter Co-
Florists' Letters 427

Brinton W P— Shrubs 411

Buckbee H W— Seeds 409

Bunyard H A— Bulbs 4U8

Burpee WA&Oo— Seeds 409

Business Opportunities...... 421

Byam E J— Dracenas 414

Carmody J D— Ventilating Ap-
paratus 42B

CaTftnaugh M— P rimroBes,

ColeuH 416

Ch nnick W J— Miscellaneous. 426

Chlnnick W J— Trees 411

Christie G F— Carnations 413

Cleary & Co— Auctioneers 427

Clucaa & Boddington Co —

8eeda,Bulb8 407

Coles— Hulbs, Seeds 409

Collins T— Hardy Ferns 425

Oonard & Jones Co— Cannaa,

Justlcias, Asparagus 430

Connell B e n .i — Ampelopais,

Miscellaneous 411

Cope W & Co— Flower Pots.. . . 4'28
Cottage Gardens — Novelties.

Specialties 407

Oowen's N Son -Glass 428

Cox Seed Co— Seeds 409

Cox C W-Roses 410

Crabb & Hunter— Violets, Car-
uations 422

uralg R & Son— Caruations,

Koses, PalmH. Crottns 415

Crowl Fern Co — Decorative

Goods 425

Cunniugham J H — Miscellan-
eous Plants 416

Cut Flower Exchange — Cut

Flowers 424

Davis A B i Son — Cuttings,

Boots 415

Ducker Blanvelt Co— CutFlow-

ers and Plants ... 424

Deming Co— Spraying Appa-
ratus 427

Deutsche Gartner Zeitung.. .. 426
De Witt P M— Violets, Daisies,

Oaruations 420

Dietsch A & Co — Greenhouse

Lumber 429

Dillon J L— Verbenas 415

Dingee & Conard Co— Roses... 411
Dingee k Conard Co— Roses,

Miscfllaneous 412

Dorner F Sk Sons Co— Carna-
tions 413

Dreer H A— Oycas Stems 408

Dreer H A— Nymphreas 430

Dumont & Co— Cut Flowers. .. 425
Dunlop J H— Lady Dorothea

Rose 415

Eastern Chemical Co— Plant

Food 427

Edwards At Docker— Boiea. . . 427

EhretF— Cut Flowers 425

Eiehholz H— Geraniums 410

Lisele C— Novelties 430

Elsele J G— Daisies, Chrysan

themums. Miscellaneous 414

Elizabeth Nursery Co — Ampe.

lopsiH, Clematis 409

Elliott Wm & Sons- Bulbs,

Seeds 40S

Elliott WH— Asparagus Strings 426

ElJiott W H-Koses 416

Elliott J L— Sheep Manure.... 427
Ellis & Pollwortlt— Bone Meal 427
Ellwanger & Barry— Nursery

Stock 411

Emmaus G M — Miscellaneous. 426
Fairview Floral Co— Chrysan-
t h e m u m 8, Honeysuckles,

Cannae 422

Faust H a & Co -Tobacco

Stems, Mushroom Spawn. . . 426
Felthousen J E— Rooted Cut-
tings, Geraniums, Miscel-
laneous 420

F & F Nurseries— Trees, Plants *11

Florists' Hail Association 427

Florists' Mutual Fire Insur-
ance Association 428

Foster L H-Boslou Fern.... 414
Fryer E— Cuttings, Plants... . 423

Galvin TF— Cut Flowers 430

Germain Fruit Co— Bulbs. ... 409
Gibbons H W— Building, Heat-

ing.

I

428

GiblTn & Co— Boilers 428

Gorton & Lidgerwood Oo —

Boilers 429

Grallert k Co— Carnations 413

Graves II B — Dracanas 409

Greene & Uuderhill— Rooted

Cuttings, Plants 423

QuntherW H-Cut Flowers... 421
Hackett J & Co — Carnations... 413

Hales H W-Mole Trap 426

Haerens Bros — Azaleas, De-

coiative Plants, Bulbs 411

Hale T— Pinks 410

Hancock G & Son— Carnations 413

Hancock L R— Carnations 410

Hargadlne EC — Strawberry

Plants 411

Harris C A & Co— Ooleus, Alter-
nantheras, Ageratum, Alys-

Bum, Cannas 426

Hart M A -Cut Flowers 424

HoikesWF— Roses. 411

HeinlJG&Son- Violets.Cycaa 420
HenneckeOOo— Flower Pots. 428
Herendeen MfgOo— Boilers... 428
Herr A M— Carnations, Smllax,

Pansles 413

Herr D K— Ooleus, Miscel-
laneous Plants 410

Herrmann A— Florists' Sup-
plies 430

Hews A H & Co— Flower Pots. 428
Hicks & Crawbuck— Cut Flow-
ers 424

Hilfinger Bros— Flower Pots.. 428
Hill E G & Co— Wholesale Flor-
ists 426

Hippard E— Ventilating Ap-
paratus 429

Hitchings & Co— Greenhouse
Building, Heating. Ventihit-

ing 429

Hoffmeister Floral Co— Roses. 416

Holbrook Bros— Glass 429

Holton Jk Hunkel Co — Cut

Flowers, Wire Designs 424

Koran E 0~Cut Flowers - 424

Horan Jas <.^ Son— Draesuas.. 414

HornorCB & Son— Trees 411

Horticultural Advertiser 426

Howard J W-Stocks 420

HughesGJ — Cuttlnga, Plants. 410
HulsebOBch Bros— Spirteas.... 411
Humfeld C— Carnations, Ver-
benas 413

International Heater Co —

Boilers 42S

Invalid Appliance Co— Plant

Tubs 427

JackBon E B — Miscellaneous

Plants 423

Jackson & Perkins Co — Roses,

Nursery Stock 411

Jacobs 3 h Sons — Green-
house Building Materials... 428
Jennings E B — Pansy Plants

and Seeds 426

Jennison W C— Mist, Pansies.. 423

Johnston R S— Trees 411

Johnson & Stokes— Seeds 409

Jones H T— Roses, Trees,

Shrubs. Vines 411

Joosten C H— Roses 415

Easting W F— Out Flowers,

Florists' Supplies 424

Kay Wm H— Pipe etc 429

Kelsey HP — Galax Leaves,

Leucothoe Sprays 425

Kennicolt Bros Co — Out Flow-
ers, Wire Work 426

Enapper A— PrimrOEes 426

Kraber W G— C ar n a t i o ns,
Pansies 413

Eraft Plant Tonic Oo— Plant

Tonic 426

Eratzer P.— Violets 422

Kreller & Oo— Plants 430

Kuelin O A— Cut Flowers, Wire

Designs ... 425

Lager &Hurrell— Orchids, Bas-
kets, Moss. Peat 426

Lakevlew Rose Garden s—

Roses, Carnations i\h

Langjahr A H— Out Flowers.. 424

Lang J— Cut Flowers 424

LittlefleldHF-Camatlons... 413
Lockland Lumber Co — Cy-
press Greenhouse Material.. 426
Logan Ave Greenhouses— Car-
nations, Fuchsias 413

Long D B-Booklets 427

Longsdorf O L— Juniper 411

Lord & Bnrnbam Co— Boilers. 429

Louiaville Tobacco Co— 426

MacDonald & McM anus— Cut

Flowere 424

Mader P— Miscellaneous Dec-
orative and Bedding Plants. 415

Malliet H— Tarragon 430

May J N — Chrysanthemums., 422
McBnde Nursery — C o 1 e u s ,

Geraniums 426

McCarthy N F & Oo— Out Flow-
ers. Florists' Suppliea, Auct-
ioneers.... 424

McFadden E C— Kentiae, As-
paragus 425

McGregor Bros— Decorative
Plants, Roses, Violets,

Oranges. Miscellaneoas 409

McEellar & Wlntersou—Out

Flowers, Florists' Supplies.. 424
Meyer J 0 & Co— Silkaline .. 427
Michel Plant & Bulb Co—

Ferns 414

MillangF— Cut Flowers 424

Miller A L— Dahlias 430

Miller Q L— Begoulas, Miscel-
laneous 423

Minor W L— Imperial Violet.. 422
Moninger J G Co —Cyprees,

Greenhouse Lumber 428

Moon SC— Yews 411

Moon W H Oo — Deciduous

Trees 411

Morris Floral Co— Carnations,

Miscellaneous 413

MortenBen S— Roses 415

Moss G M— Cut Flowers 426

Murphey W— Carnations 410

Myera & Co— Boilers 429

Nash SC— Roses 410

National Florists' Board of

Trade -Collections, Reports. 426
National Plant Co— Chrysan-
themums, Miscellaneous .. 421
N Y Cut Flower Co-Cut Flow-
ers 424

N Y Market Gardeners' Asso-
ciations—Bulbs, Seeds... .. 408

Niessen L—Cut Flowers 4V5

Nlquet F— Carnations 413

Ormsby E A— Ventilating Ap-
paratus 427

Onwerkerk P — Shrubs, Vines,

Bulbs, Roses 411

Park Nursery- Panaies, Mis-
cellaneous 426

Parry J B — Nelumbiama 409

Peacock W P— Dahlias. Carna-
tions 430

Peckham S 8— Dracrenas,

Ferns, Musa, Colons 414

PennockSS— Cut Flowers 424

Peterson E S & Sons— Shrub-
bery, Evergreens 411

Pierce F O Co -Mastica 428

Pierson F R Co— Carnations,

Chrysanthemums,. 407

Pittsburg Cut Flower Co— Out
Flowers, Florists' Supplies.. 424

Plant Seed Co— SeedB 408

PuUen A— Fruit Trees, Aspar-
agus Roots 411

QuakerClty Machine Co— Ven-
tilating Apparatus 428

BackharaO A— Pteris.... 414

Rawlings E I— Geraniums.... 425
Rawson G P — Chrysanthe-
mums, Roses 422

Rawson W W & Co— Seeds 409

Keck J-Cuttlngs, Plants. 426

Red Towers Greenhouses —

Fertilizers 427

Reed & Keller— Florists' Sup-
plies 427

Reeser C A Co— Roses HI

Reid E— Cut Flowers 425

Reinberg Bros — Carnations,

Roses *16

Reinberg Bros— Cut Flowers.. 426
Renard J— Carnations, Violets. 413
Reynolds A L — Carnations,
Chrysanthemums, Roses. ... 422

Rice J B & Co— Seeds 409

Richmond Stove Co— Heaters. 429
Bicksecker C H— Galax Leaves 426
Rider-Ericsson Engine Co-
Pumps 429

RipnergerG— Sheep Manure- . 426
Rolker A & Sons— Bulbs, Plants 4t9
Rolker A & Sons— Insecticides 426
Rose A D— Chrysanthemums. 422
Rose Mfg Co— Sulpho-Tobacco

Soap 427

Rowden G H— Dracaenas 430

Rupp J F— Miscellaneous 423

Ryerson U 0— Tobacco Stems
and Dn8t,Flower Pots, Vases,

Baskets. Hose, Glass 428

Salter W H-Roses, Clematis.. 410

Schiller J L— Seeds 409

Schmidt J 0— Cabbage Plant. 411
Schmidt J C— Pansies, Misc.. 430
ScbmitzFW O-Cycas Stems. 408
Schory J R— Violets. Straw-
berries 420

Schultheis A— Ericas 414

Schulti A — Carnations, Mis-

cellaneous 426

Schuur P J — Palmetto Leaves. 426
SchwabeOO— Miscellaneous. . 426
ScollayJ A- Bulb Sprinkler.. 427

Sea Cliff Nurs. ry— Violets 422

Seawanhaka Green houses^

Coleus, Asparagus 415

Seawanhaka Green houses —
Miscellaneous Plants and

Cuttings..- 423

Seidel DB— Aquatics 430

SheLmire W R— Carnations,

Violets 422

Shellroad Greenhouse Co —

Phlox, Miscellaneous 410

Sheridan W F— Cut Flowers. . . 424

Siebrecht & Son — Dracaena

Canes, Palm Seeds 408

Smith E— Geraniums 426

Smith N & Sons- Chrysanthe-
mums 422

Smith N & Sons— Smllax 426

Smith N & Sons— Vincas 412

Smith W & T Co— Roses, Trees,

Shrubs 411

Smooth On Mfg Oo— Joint

Caulking Material 428

Soltau C & Co— Carnations 413

Steams A T Lumber Co— Cy-
press Lumber 428

Stertens E — Florists' Supplies. 427
St Louis Cut Flower Co— Out

J lowers 426

Storrs & Harrison Oo— Roses,
Cannas, 'Mums, Miscellan-
eous. Nursery Stock .. 423

atoothoff H A & Co— Tobacco 420
Stumpp & Walter Co — Bulbs,

Roots 4Ci8

Stuppe W— Cannas, Alteman-

theras. Carnations 410

Sutherland G A— CutFlowers,

Florists Supplies 424

Suzuki &IIda -Oycas Stems... 408

Swayne W— Carnations 413

Taylor E J— Carnations 413

Thorburn J M & Co— Seeds... . 408
Timerman H— Miscellaneous. 410

Tiger M F— Trees 411

Towell J — Carnations, Ama-
ryllis 413

Traendly & Schenck — Cut

Flowers 424

VanhorneGriffen&Co— Glass.. 428
Vanicek V A— Nursery Stock .. 411
Vaughan's Seed Store- Import

Bulbs 4C8

Vlck & Hill Co— Vincas, Dra-
caenas, Dahlias 414

Vincent R Jr & Son— Vege-
table Plants 411

Vincent R Jr& Son— Chrysan-
themums, HeIianthnB,Nym-

phaea 422

Wants 421

Watson T R—Shrubs, Trees.

Vines 4)1

Weatherby G W— Miscellan-

eouB 410

Weber & Sons CS— Glass 428

Weber H & Sons — Carnations,

ChrysanthemumB 413

Weeber & Don— Seeds 4i9

Welch Bros-Out Flowers 424

Wenk August— Echeveria 423

Whilldin Pottery Co— Flower

Pots 428

Whitton & Sons —Miscellan-
eous *io

Wietor Bros— CutFlowers 426

Willowmead Gardens- Or-
chids, Miscellaneous 425

WittboldGeo— Palms, Ferns.. 414
Wolf A Q & Bro- Ventilators,
Soil Sifters, Insecticide

Mixers *29

Wood Bros — Verbenas. Gera-
niums, CamatlODS, Cannas,
Chrysanthemums, Mlacel-

laneou.s ^J*

Wood Glass Oo-GIass 429

Young J— Out Flowers 424

Young T Jr— Cut Flowere 424

418

The F=lorists' Exchttnge.

Iprll lb, 18&9.

KASTER TRADE.

Elizabeth, N. J. — Easter trade was
rerj' good — compared with the last few-
years a decided iniiirovement. Azaleas
and lilies had a brisk demand. Prices
were about the same as last jear's. —
J. W.

FoxiioRO, Mass. — Easter trade and
prices were aboutthesame as last. year's,
with a good demand for lilies aud carna-
tions. <,'ut flowers were scarce. No
novelties were presented, as far as I
know. — A. F. li.

Akro.n, O. — Easter trade was very good
here. Carnations and roses sold well.
Lihes were scarce; but quite a quantity
of other bulb stock was left over. .\
large trade in plants was done. Cut
roses sold at $1 and $1.50; carnations
at 50c., at most of the greenhouses 35c.
aud 30e. ; hyacinths in pots, 10c. At
present prices there is no profit in hya-
cinths as pot plants. — R.

Nashville, Ten.v.— Easter trade was
fine in this part of the world, showing
an increase over last year. The greatest
call was for cut roses and carnations,
and in pot plants for lilies and blooming
plants. Stock was very fine save Harrisii.
which, in many instances, were not as
good as in former years. Callas sold
particularly well, and every hydrangea
on the market found a buyer. C. & Co.

Omaha, Nbb.— The Easter trade was
entirely satisfactory. The weather was
cold and disagreeable, rendering it quite
a task to make deliveries. Had the
weather been pleasant and seasonable
trade would have been far in excess of
former years. Plants and cut flowers
sold at about the usual prices. In plants,
lilies, azaleas and cinerarias seemed to be
the sellers; in cut flowers everything
went.— S. B. S.

Saratoga Springs, N. Y. — The weather
this year was against us. It snowed the
biggest part of Saturday, although not
freezing. Lilies, azaleas, hyacinths, hy-
drangeas and Rambler roses comprised
the bulk of the sales. Plants sold better
than cut flowers. Carnations were the
leaders in the latter. Prices were about
the same as last year's, as also were the
sales. T. J. T.

Kingston, N. Y.— Our florists were
sold outclean by Saturdiiy evening, April
1 ; there was, in fact, a scarcity of all
kinds of flowers, except violets; prices
were about as in former years. Pot
plants sold readily and there is seemingly
an increased demand for them. Harrisii
Ulies were not over-plentiful, Easter com-
ing about one week too soon for them. —
V. B. & Sons.

Leominster, Mass. — Lilies were more
in demand at Easter than last year, sell-
ing at better prices— 5c. to 8c. more.
Canuitions were not as much in demand,
owing to the advance in price. Azaleas
sold at about same price as last year —
from $1 to $o; tulips, hyacinths and
narcissi, at 35c. to 75c. per dozen. Val-
ley moved very slowly. Trade was not
up to last year; owing to the bad
weather. — J. F.

Mobile. Ala. — Faster is usually a sea-
son of many out-of-door flowers with us,
but the heavy freeze of the l."?th of Febru-
ary killed all outsider stock which was
getting in shape for the market and we
were dependent entirely upon the green-
houses to furnish us with material for
the lioliday. Lilies were scarce and in
great demand; while there were some of
e.xcej)tionally flne growth. Ten times tlie
amount of stock onhandcimld have been
profitably disposed of and the trade this
year was as can be expected when the
demand heavily exceeds the supply.—
.1. W. G.

Augusta, G a.— Easter trade was a
great deal better this year than last on
account of there being no flowers out-
doors here, owing to the unusually severe
Winter we experienced. The best eelling
stocks Incut flowers were roses, carna-
tions and Harrisii, the latter being very
late this year the demands could not be
all Kupplled. Of I'.ride, ISridesmaid and
I.a France llie retail price was from $1.50
to $:i.50 per dozen, according to quality.
A good many more could have been soi'd.
Carnations brought 75c. jicr dozen, rct;dl.
Lilies s<dd at 25c. per bloom and bud.
In plants oidy a few azaleas were sold;
there was very little trade in jiotted
plants.— A. G.

Knoxvii.le, Tknn— Saturday was an
ideal S|iringday; tradi^ was very good,
much belter than last year, probably
owing to an early Easter as there were

no outdoor flowers on the market. Baum
reports trade 30 per cent, better than
last Easter. Harrisii were scarce and
sold out first; there being not enough to
go around. I'rices ran from $S to $i jier
dozen blooms. Beauty was scarce at $'■'•
to $5 per dozen. P.ride, I'.ridesniaid and
Peiie roses sold at from .fl! to *2.50.
Carnations were plentiful, but sold out
clean, good flowers bringing .$1; fanci<'S,
f 1.25 to $1.50. Bulb stock sold well;
Romans at $1 per dozen; Uutcli hya-
cinths, .$1.50 and $2: narcissi, $1;
Potted plants also sold well. Harrisii
brought from $1 to $2; azaleas, $3 to
$5; Dutch bulbs, 50c. to $1 in 5 to S-inch
pans. Crouch also reports better trade
than last Easter.— B. L. C.

London, Ont. — Easter trade was 30
per cent, better than last year. Lilies
were most in demand. We noticed a de-
cided falling off in the call forcut flowers.
Prices ruled about same as last year's,
with the exception of lilies, which
brought 25 per cent. more. There was
an ample supply of everything.

Kalamazoo, Mich. — Easter trade was
undoubtedly the largest ever done iu this
city — an increase of from 50 to 100 per
ceiit. over previous years. Prices in some
lines increased, notably in Hlies, which
fetched 15c. Carnations sold at 40c. to
50c. per dozen. Roses and bulb stock
were quoted at about the usual rates,
ruling prices being, roses, $1.25 to .1f-t per
dozen; bulbous stock, 35c. to 50c. per
dozen ; violets. 25c. per buncli of eighteen.
Pot plants sold lively and nearl\" all were
disposed of. All the gr(jwers had their
lilies in flrst-class condition. Supply aud
demand were about equal and nothing
salable was wasted. \'iolets planted
three plants in a pan, trraimed with rib-
bon, sold at .$1 each and these seemed to
be very popular, being sold out early in
the day. The weather was cold and
stormy mo.st all the week, considerable
.snow falling on Saturdaj-, not enough,
however, to cause trouble in deliveries.
— S. B.

Columbus, O. — The retail dealers are
all well pleased with the results of sales
during Easter. The Franklin Park Flo-
ral Co. whose trade surpassed that of
former years — had a special attraction
consisting of a [junch table decoration of
carnations; the visitors to the green-
houses and salesrooms were allowed to
make guesses as to the uuml)er of carna-
tions used in the piece and h.'imlsome prizes
of specimen plauts were awarded the three
persons coming nearest the correct num-
ber; the feature proved to be an attrac-
tive one. Prices ran about as follows;
Roses, $2.50 to $3; carnations, 75c. to
$1; tulips, 60c. to $1; hyacinths, $1.50
to .|2; violets, .$2 per hundred; Lilium
Harrisii, pot plants, 75c. each; daffodils,
75c. per dozen; Beauty, .f 1 each.

W. R. B.

I had a splendid Easter trade this year,
much better than last. — C.

Hamilton, Ont.— Notwithstanding the
chilly weather for the days preceding
Easter, sales are reported 20 to 25 per
cent, heavier than last year. Cinerarias,
carnations, H. P. roses, azaleas, callas
and narcissi were the staple plants
handled on the market. Prices obtained
were: Roses, $2 to $2.50 per dozen; val-
ley, 50c. to 75c. per dozen; violets, 30c.
per dozen, best quality 50c.; carnations,
7.JC. to $1 per dozen; Roman hyacinths,
50c. per dozen; azaleas, $1 to $2.50
each; spineas, 50c. each. Lilies sold at
20c. per bud and bloom; they were very
scarce and all sold up early on .Saturday.
Considering the earliness of Easter th"is
year there was a very fair supply offered.

Messrs. Evans, Bruce & Co. and Web-
ster Bros., are all complaining of the un-
usually late season; they say that iu con-
se(|uence the season's business will be
crammed into a few short weeks. —
Beaveh.

Lynn, Mass.— Easter trade generally,
was very good— about the same as last
year. Lilies were very short; early
Saturday morning all in town were
"solil," Ilulb stock went well. There
was small demand for azaleas and gen-
istas. Outside of lilies, the call was
mostly for inexpensive plants, carna-
tions took the lead— not enough to sup-
ply the demand— 50c. to 75c. per dozen
was the ruling price, with some fancies
at $1 a dozen. Violetssold wellat$1.50,
and roses and bulb stock sold In limited
quantities. One florist advertised lilies
at 10c. per blossom, which was away
below the market price, hesoldoutearly,
but it had a bad effect on the others wlio
were trying to maintain a reasonable

price. What lilies there were in the city
could have been sold for 25c. a blossom,
instead of an average of about 15c., if
some of the florists were not trying to
cut under each other. If the weather
had been better previous to E,',8ter, no
doubt we ^vould have had a much better
business; but on the whole, we are well
satisfied. — J. M.

Milwaukee. — Easter, 1800, will go
down into the history of Milwaukee
florists as the most unusual one
ever experienced. It was more like
Christmas, so far as the weather was
concerned. All plants and cut flowers
had to be as safely packed against in-
jury by frost as in mid-w-inter. Almost
during the entire week the thermometer
ranged from 10 to 30 above zero, with
blizzard like snow storms at intervals.
Roses seemed most affected; good ship-
ping stock was extremely scarce, and
commanded a good price. Carnations,
violets and all bulbous stock were fairly
plentiful, and prices on the latter were
somewhat better than last year. There
were enough cut Harrisii lilies to go
around, but good plants were at a
premium. Spirseas, azaleas, callas and
nearly all varieties of blooming jilants
sold well. There was no smilax in the
market, causing increased demand for
common ferns and asparagus.

While there is no dissatisfaction ex-
pressed iu regard to Easter business in
general, still, had morefavorable weather
prevailed, the supply of cut stock and
plants would have been much larger,
with business correspcmdingly so. —
Rastus.

Hartford, Conn. — E.aster trade was
vei'v gratifying, more business having
been done than ever before. The sufjiily
of flowers was much larger than was
anticipated earlier in the week. Lilies
were scarce, and the price asked for them
was nearly double that of last year; they
retailed at $3 a dozen. Other bulb stock
was in abundance and sold at from 50c.
to 75c. a dozen.

The supply of roses and carnations was
short of the demand. The former retailed
at from $1.50 to $2.50 a dozen. Bride
and Bridesmaid were most called Un-.
There were but few hybrids iu the mar-
ket; they sold for $3 a dozen. The eoni-
nion varieties of carnations went at 50c.
a dozen, while fancies brought 75c. and
a few extras $1 a dozen. Violets were
plentiful, selling at $1.50 to $2 a hundred.
Mignonette was in fair demand at 50c.
to 75c. a dozen.

Potted plants never sold as -well as
they did this year. Azaleas were short
of the demand, colored ones going much
better than white, and but few good ones
could be had after Friday noon. Tliey
brought from $1 to $5 each. Lilies iii
pots sold fine, averaging from 50c. to .$1
each, according to the number of blos-
soms and buds on each plant. Hyacinths,
daffodils and tulips in pots also went
readily, bringing from 25c. to 50e. a pot.
Spira>as and genistas went well at 50c.
to 75c. a pot. J. F. C

Brooklyn.

The Easter displays among the stores
in this city werecarriedoutupou a liberal
scale and some of the effects produced
were remarkably striking. That of
Keenan's on Myrtle avenue, was one ■ u the
prettiest and showed much skill iu its
arrangement. An orchestra stationed in
the rear of the store, partially hidden
among the plants, added much to the gen-
eral effect. C. Applegate. of Putnam
avenue, had an elegant disiilay, as also
had Mallon's Sons', Weir's and J. V.
Philliijs. The amount of business done
was far in excess of any previous year
and plant sales were simply enormoifs.

The wholesale dealers did not realize
any fancy pric es, as the supply of flowers
was heavy. The majority of stock Avas
cleared up faii-ly well, howexer. consider-
ing the run that potted plants had.

Short.

I could not p:ive white lilac trees
Nor e'en the Chinese plum ;

The rhododendrons, if you please,
Cogt quite a mighty sum ;

And ros3S— Beauties, yes, and Jacques-
Were far beyond my purse ;

The Lawson fakes of silk and wax
Would bring the maiden's curse!

And so. perplexed by Easter's fall,
I sat me down to think,

And sent the maiden naught at all,
But went and had a drink.

—The Tippler in Tou'7i Topics.

jiim)ijiii]L_

OPEN TO ALL .... FREE TO ALL
Answers Solicited from Tbose Wbo Know.

((31) Flower for Name.— A. Ellwood.
— The flower sent is Callistemon specio-
sum, syn. Metrosideros speciosa, com-
monly called bottle brush.

(62) Hydrangea Pan Iculata.— Well

rooted plants of Hydrangea pauiculata
grandiflora can be carried through the
Winter in a cold frame successfully.

(G3) Kerosene Kmulsiou. — If the

kerosene emulsion has been obtained
from a reliable firm there should be no
danger in following the printed instruc-
tions.

(04) Roses. — Wewould advise giving
the roses a rest in theSuinmerand grow-
ing them over another year. With
proper care as regards resting and prun-
ing they will no douhtgivebetter returns
than young stock would.

(65) Right of Purchase. — Are

private gardeners debarred from buying
from parties advertising in the Florists'
Exchange?— .1 AS. Duff.

As to the right of purchase; that rests
entirely with the advertiser. Thelatter,
most decidedly, is not compelled to sell
to the private gardener or anyone not
in the business commercially, at the
trade prices advertised in the Florists'
Exchange. The practice of the best
wholesale houses is to protect their
customers through a graded system of
discounts, and eventually we hope to
see the trade we represent uniformly fall
into line and adopt the same method.

(66) Treatment of Ferns.— Pteris
tremula and P. serrulata will not be
injured by daily syringing, and a coat of
whitewash over the glass makes a good
shade for them. A temperature of 60>
degrees at night, with a corresponding,
rise through the day, is all right, and in
Winter time five degrees lower will do no
harm. If the pit is heated, any of the
smaller ferns can be grown there; if not
heated it could be used in the .Spring and
Summer months only. The Boston fern,
Nephrolepis exaltata Bostoniensis, re-
(fuires about the same treatment as
the pteris above mentioned. To propa-
gate them, tlie best method is to plant
in a bed and let the runners that form
take root in the bed; when sufficient ly
well rooted dig them up and pot into
thumb pots.

(67) Rarly Chrysantliemums ami
Other Matters. — McG. — To have chry-
santhemums for the date mentioned the
very earliest of varieties must be grown.
.\raong these are Marquis de Montmort,
pink, and Mine. Bergmann, white. It
svould be yvell to pot a few plauts of the
outdoor varieties also, say Madame
Charvin, pink; Eugene Farez, larouze;
Madame Gastellier, white. Gladiolus
bulbs can be selected from catalogues
according to color wanted, and should
be planted tlie first week in ,Iune. Tube-
roses should be planted about the middle
of May. Sow seed of asters the last week
in May and plant outdoors when large
enough. Primulas and cinerarias should
have been sown in January. One-year-
old smilax will produce good strings at.
that time; a. medium soil is best, whiclr
should have a liberal dressing of well
rotted manure. Callas to bloom at the
date .vim mention will have to be started!
.July 1. For vines try Coljea scandens.
Clematis pauiculata, tall growing nas-
turtiums or late sown sweet peas. Con-
volvulus also makes a good covering and
flowers freely.

Gardeners' Wagfes in Germany.

.^ correspondent of the Gardeners'
Chronicle, writing from Erfurt, Germany,
gives the following details regarding the
wages paid to gardeners in that city.
He says; "At one of the largest arid
richest nurseries in this important town
of Erfurt, the workmen (not improvers)
receive 10 to 15 marks weekly (a mark
is about equal to 24c.). Only the best
workmen receive as much as 15s. weekly
(about $3.60), and a man twenty-five
years of age, with a family, will only re-
ceive lis. Sd. ($2.80) weekly to com-
mence, and his wages will increase at
the rate of 8d. (16c.) weekly. Then the
average weekly money earned by these
poor fellows is 138. 6d. (about .ip3.25).
Improvers are paid at the rate of 44e.
(about $10.70) monthly, rising yearly
at the rate of Ss. (72c.) monthly."

April 15, 189S.

The F=i_orists' Exchange.

419

Herbaceous Pieonies. — These plants
are uow ai)ijroacliing tliat stajje of their
annual growth where the application of
a mulch of half rotted manure will make
a whole lot of difference in the (luality of
the (lowers a month or two later on.
Instead of iligginjf deeply around the
plants merely stir a few inches of the
surface with a potato fork and apply the
manure immediately.

Division of Herbaceous Plants is best
done before the growths get too far
above ground, and before the new roots
develop to any great extent. Fleliantlms,
Achillea, (Jlielone barlinta, CliryKantlie-
mum uliginosuni, phlox, iris and hosts of
others will all be the better of attention
where the plants have grown into large
clumps.

Geriiiaii Iris. — Old clumjis of these
which are intended to remain for another
season wfll in most cases have the soil
washed away from the rhizomes. Top-
dress now, using a considerable quantity
of manure with the soil.

Phlox subulata. — The finer varieties
of "moss i)ink" may be increased very
handily before they come into bloom by
taking the outer growth from the plants,
where they happen to be growing Hat on
the soil. Under these conditions masses
of new roots will be found pushing out
from near the bases of last year's
growths. Fair-sized tufts of growths
put in four-inch pots and kept in a close
frame for a day or two will continue
growing and rooting as if nothing had
happened.

Hardy Water Lilies should get atten-
tion at this time before starting into
growth. Dividing and replanting may
be done where that is necessary, and for
planting new additions this is the safest
time to accomplish it. In dividing up
such kinds as pygma'a-helvola and the
pink varieties with small rhizomes, and
even thesmall pieces of niarlificea chrom-
atella, it is safest to start the pieces in
pots so that they will make a few leaves
before being transferred to their perma-
nent quarters. Such kinds as alba can-
didissima, marliacea albida and marli-
acea rosea have very large rhizomes and
there is little danger but that they
will give a good account of themselves
after befng divided and planted out.

Araucarias.— Cuttings of these taken
at this season will stand a better chance
of rooting than at any othertime. Select
stock plants from among those which

not in a too moist but gentle bottom
heat. The cuttings should be kept in a
frame shaded from thelight, with enough
moisture in the atmospnereto keep them
from wilting. The cut back plants will
throw up several leaders each. These
make elegant wood for cuttings when
mature.

Indian A/.aleas. — Cuttings of the sin-
gle \N'hit(' varieties, which have nuide
W(jod far enough advanced to alhtw of
it, should now be put in. Have the cut-
tings at least three inches long, two
inches of this being in the sand. They
will, if kept in a cool, humid atmosphere,
root quickly. .\ good deal depends upon
the soil for the tirst potting. A cai>ital
mixture is the fine material sifted from
fern roots with the same bulk in sand,
if the cuttings have only a few roots when
taken from the sand bed, place them ;it
the sides of the pots instead of the cen-
ters, previously immersing the jiots in
water, so that they will not rob the tiny-
rootlets of moisture.

Ericas. — Several years ago the grow-
ing of these plants in thi.s country, for
commercial ])urposes, was regarded as
an impossibility, even by those who were
familiar with their culture on the other
side. liut now, we have them grown
here as well as anywhere, simply by
studying their needs, and carefully at-
tending to their wants. I'ropagation of
the several varieties may be effected now
before the active growth of the .season
gets too far advanced. Have no unde-
sirable vegetable humus or mud in the
sand. Secure a good sized bucket, fill
with sand and push the end of the hose
to the bott(.)m, allowing the water to run
with considerable force for a few minutes.
This will clean it of all impurities. Flats
or pots for the cuttings should have per-
fect drainage to within two or three
inches from the surface, the sand being
made firm. Keep close under glass while
rooting at'a temperature never above (JO
degrees F.

Yellow Callas. — A few yellow eallas
hiive been grown around here this sea-
son, some of them are just showing
flower. It would seem, however, to be
true that they need a greater amount of
heat than theordinary white species, and
that they are benefited by a shorter rest-
ing period, or even keeijing them in a
growing state all the year round. The
flower spathes are of a rich, deep yellow.

Heuchera sanguinea. — This is a good
eai-ly Spring forcing herbaceous plant.
Where it is grown out-of-doors the
crowns are apt to be elevated alpove the

Callirlioe involucrata as a Cut Flower.

are most irregular in the arrangement
of the whorls of branches— the top of
the plant taken below the second whorl
aecuring just enough stem to go into the
pot in which it is intended to root. The
soil should be sandy and pressed firm
about the base of the cutting, and kept

Callirhoe Involucrata.

This is one of our most beautiful native
perennials, belonging to the order of Mal-
vacea-, and is found growing wild in the
Western States. Under cultivation the
size .-ind substance of the flowers have

grand show the first year from newly
planted seedlings, for although a fair
number of flowei's is jn'oduced by these
young plants, their growth is not as free
and abundant as that which w(' see in
the older ]ilants with stronger roots;
quality anri (luantity of (lowers improve

Caughl in Mis> Ijiol A Sniqj Shot in the Wild Gai

surface. They sliould be lifted and sunk
lower down so that the stems may
throw out fresh roots instead of lingering
between death and life for the remainder
of the .year. Some leaf mold should be
added to the soil when replanting.

G. W. O.

greatly improvi'il; they are now over
two inches across without spi'eading the
petals, and their natural vivid color has
also gained in intensity. Flo^^ ei-s of a
cleep glowing crimson-magenta, still
more brightened by the large imie wliite
blotch near the base of the petals, are
not at all uncommon among them. They
are produced in abundance and continu-
ously on axillary stems from June to
severe frost in November.

The growth is vigorous after the first
year, steins are pi-ocunibent. Iea\i's di\'i(l-
etl into three to five narrow parts,
toothed and slightly puliescent. The
long dock-like roots penetrate to a great
depth in search of moisture, and the
Ijlants are therefore not injured by pro-
longed drought when once they are fairly
established in a spot.

The Slimmer of '1)8 was a most trying
one for all herbaceous plants in our sec-
tion: watering the borders was out of the
question and (lie stock had to get along
as best it coulil with only an occasional
stirring of the soil ilnring moreth.-m two
months of hot and exceptional dry
weather. A large iiuniber of hardy
])lants had their (lowering season cut
short anil growth arrested by the con-
tinuous drought, but prominent among
those unaffected liy the unfavorable con-
ditions were a jiatcli of callirhoes, in one
of the driest spots on the grounds. Not
only did they retain all their luxuriant
foliage, but the size of the (lowers com-
pai-c'il most favorably with tho.se of other
pi.iTits which had the benefit of a moist
sil nation.

This callirhoe is an excellent subject for
large rockeries, where the long, trailing
branches may be allowed to ramble at
will over the stones. Single clumps only
should be planted, else the mass might
spread too far out into neighboring and
jicrliaps more delicate jjlants. In the
Ijorilers more generous patches ma.v be
allowed: the brilliant color of their
(liiwei-s will lie ap|iii riateil, especially in
(lie latter part of Suimner and in Fall,
liei-;iuse nt thiit time we have liut few
li.iiily iilants with bright red showy
Ilowers in the beds.

We also have found them of great value
for veranda, or window boxes, and large
vases. One-year-old roots are used in
this instance, and they bloom persistently
even after evei-y other plant has suc-
cumbed to the cold.

The sprays shown in the photograph
«ere gathered on November 10. Very
fi'w outdoor flowers could then be found
in the garden, still there was a great
number of well-developed, perfect blooms
and innumerable buds on the vines.

For special occasions we have also
used them in a cut state. People do not
know what to make of them, but receive
them kindly and willingly. The cut
branches must be placed in water for
from (wehe to twenty-four hours before
sending tlieni to the ]iurchaser, otherwise
the sancer-sh.-iiied (lowers wouldlie li.-ilile
to close up ami the petals to dniji; but
we have found that they keep fresli for ;i
long time when treated in the above
manner.

In the so-called wild garden, on
meadows or in sparsely planted woods,
where shade is not too dense, their ram-
bling habit corresponds with the sur-
roundings, but we must not expect a

with the age of the plant. Young, soft
cuttings, three or four inches long, taken
with a heel, will root readil.v in sand,
and this mode of pl-ojiagating is vastl,y
Iireferable to seed sowing, because it
gives us stronger plants in a compar-
atively short space of time.

Douglass Hill

BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS.

Azaleas that are left unsold and are
intended to lie kept overfor another year
shonlil receive some attention as soon fis
the flowers become unsightly. If the
plants were imported last Fall, and
potted in the smallest sized pots conform-
able to the size of the ballsas is usuall.v
done, they should be rejiotted again lie-
fore the new growth gets fairly started.
The soil used should be a liglit, fibrous
loam and leaf mould, or peat in equal
proportions, with a s]iriiikling of coiirse
sand. In potting do not make the shift
too large — a one inch larger sized pot
is all that is needed. Use a rammer for
Iiacking the soil around the edge of the
ball, making the soil as solid as possible.
Take away all dead flowers, or seed pods
that ma.T have formed, also any strag-
gling branches that have a tendency to
make the jilants one-sided, .\fter lieing
potted jilants sluiuld be jilaceil in a little
warmer temperature than that in which
they have been while in flower, and
syringed regularly.

Genistas and Acacias as the,y go out
of flower can be put closely together in
the end of a cool house, and can remain
there several weeks without receiving
any injury. The smaller and medium-
sized plants, that are to lie increased in
size, should be potted along when through
flowering. Use a little well rotted ma-
nure and don't have the ctjmpost too
flue. Previous to ]jotting trim the shoots
all well back, being careful to keep the
form of the plant even from ^dl points of
view. After potting water thoroughly
to settle the soil and put into a cool
house: then they must lie watered vei-y
sparingly until new growth has starterl.
.\n overwatering before they start to
grow would be disastrous to them.

Young carnation plants -which are
now in flats should have their tops
pinched out, and if not yet put into cold
frames should go there at once, as a
gradual hardening off is much better
than taking them direct from the green-
house to the field. Where the young
stock is to be planted, the land should
be well worked over; if plowed last Au-
tumn another plowing, crosswise, would
be beneficial and the harrows should be
used faithfully several times so as to
thoroughly incorporate whatever fertil-
izer has been used, and get the soil as
near perfect as possible. Increase the
shade on the houses where carnations
are blooming as that becomes necessary.
Delay in this matter will me.-iii a much
smaller sized flowerand a materi;il short-
ening of the life of the plants.

Roses. At the present time ventilation
should receive particular attention, as
the weather becomes more spring-like.
The point to be watched is to put air
on gradually and reduce it the same way.

420

The Florists* Exchange.

New York.

The Market.

Traile in general remains very qniet,
with some dealers a slight improvement
is noticed over last week. With the ad-
vent of Sprinj? an increased demand for
bulbons tiowers is generally expected.
We have as yet noticed no great rnsh for
these .Spring flowers, thongh the yellow
daffodil is probably selling for a little
better price than it has done for several
weeks. J his may be caused by a decrease
in the supply as much as bv anything
else, as these flowers, along with tulips,
Roman hyacinths and narcissi are com-
ing into the market in much smaller
quantities than they have been doing for
some time back. The shipments of pau-
sics are steadily increasing, and the
wants of the market are more than sup-
plied.

Owing to the cheainiess of roses, the
Greek flower vendors are paying the
most attention to them at present, and
violets for the time being are almost ig-
nored. The latter flowers consequently
are ottered at very low prices and in sev-
eral instances quantities have been sold
at $1 per lOOO.

Roses are coming in very heavy : and
the quality of the stock in general is ex-
tremely good. Hybrids are becoming
more plentiful, but owing to some caprice
of fashion Mme. (jabriel Luizet, Magna
Charta and Paul Neyrou lind scarcely
any favor with buyers, while Ulrich
Brunuer, La France, Baroness Rothschild
and General Jacqueminot do fairly well.
This would seem to indicate that the
deeper-hued varieties are the favorites
this Spring. A special grade of La France
is being received regularly that sells at
30c. each; thispricctells whatthe quality
of the flowers is much better than an.v
description of ours. American Beauty
are very plentiful and low prices are the
rule; this in spite of the fact that several
thousand of them graced the tables of
the Tammany-.Ieffersonian banquet.
Bride and Bridesmaid are around in sucli
enormous quantities that extras have
been sold in thousand lots for .|15 per
1,000.

Carnations, though not coming in so
heavy at present, are umch too plentiful
for the welfare of the growers, and prices
remain as quoted in our last report.

But few orchids are to be seen at pres-
ent, as we are betwixt the seasons for
cattleyas, and Cyprii)edium Ijawrencia-
num are only cut to order. Flowers of
Cattleya Mossia; will probably be on the
market within the next tew days.

Asparagus is somewhat dragging,
through oversupply, while smilax is meet-
ing with quick sales, and at good iirices.

Garileniasseem to have lost their popu-
larity, and the fancy prices of days gone
by no longer prevail; $8 per loO is the
top notch realized, and some of these
flowers are sold as low as $6 per 100.

Shipments ot lily of the valley have de-
creased very much, and tor the best stock
a better price has been obtained— .12.50
per 100 having been realized.

At the Clinton Street Market potted
geraniums have Ijeen selling at .$7 and $8
per 100. These low prices together with
promised advance in the price ot pots
makes the plant grower think real hard.

At the auction rooms sales ot plants
are taking place twice a week. The sales
so far have been well attended, and satis-
factory to the auctioneers.

The next meeting of the American In-
stitute will be held in their new tpiarters
which are located in the Berkeley Lyceum,
4-tth street near Fifth avenue.

A. Merritt, of J. H. Smsill & Sons, had
tlie misfortune to run a wire into his foot
two weeks ago, from which mishap he
has since been n crii:)ple.

Thorley had the furnishing of flowers
for the Tiimmany dinner and rumor says
20,000 Beauty were used.

Albert Small wasin St. Ixjuis tins week
doing a large decoration.

.James Logan has been appointed gar-
dener to Mr. A. T. Gilleudcr, at Elmsford,
j\. Y.

P. Koster of the firm ot Koster & Co.,
Boskoop, Holland, arrived in town this
week.

A. Taylor has opened a retail store at
003 Sixth.avenue.

Tlte Good StronsT Kind,

GOc. I»©r* lOO lt>s.

BA1.E!< WEIGH 500 LB!*.

H. A. Stoothoff & Co., 1M-15C W. 27th St., N. T. City

Club News.

The attendance attheclub meeting
Monday night last was light; the
majority of the members, no doubt, tak-
ing a well-earned poBt-Easterrest. Vice-
president Troy occupied the chair. The
Board ot Trustees was instructed to
take under consideration the inviting ot
theS. A. F. to New York in lii00,and to
report ways and means at next meeting.
Several new members were elected. H.
A. .Siebrecht reported that several ot the
steamship companies were now grant-
ing receipts for steamer floral orders;
among them the North German Lloyd,
the White Star and the American lines.
His committee was still at work, and
hoped to get a similar attention from
other companies. The essayist tor the
evening, Mr. Henry, was unavoidabl.y
absent; but a discussion on the lily ques-
tion was participated in, a summary of
which appears elsewhere in this issue.

Philadelphia.

Market|News.

Better'weather has ijrevailed the past
week, and as a result there is an awful
glut of cut flowers of all kinds. Roses
jirobably are taring the worst, short
Beauty being very plentiful. It is useless
to give prices this week, under the above
condition of the market.

Among the retailers some large wed-
ding onler.'^ have used up considerable
surplus lift iivci- frdui ICaster. The Huhu-
Gibbs wedding was a good one for the
florist. Hugh Graham had this, the
church and house both being well decor-
ated.

The Knights ot Columbus ball at the
Academy on Wednesday was also a large
affair; the decorations were by J. J.
Habermehl's Sons. There have also been
many large teas and receptions.

Jottings.

John Shaw, gardener to Col. Green
at Woodbury, N..I., has resigned his posi-
tion and will leave for England about
May 1.

The plant fakirs commenced their vo-
cation on Thursday; they were out in
the up]MT pni-t of the city with a load of
ruiitd'c plants in fi-inch jtots. The plants
wen- ;ilinut -4 to 2S inches high and well
furnished. Tliese men call at every liouse
down the street, one working on each
side.

A few of the bowlers w^eut down to
Baltimore on Thursday at the invitation
of Robert Halliday to"meet the members
of the Club in that city. A game ot ten
pins was rolled and a good social time
enjoyed.

At the regular meeting of the Pennsyl-
vania, Horticultural Society next Tues-
day, l>r. Persitor Frazer will make some
remarks on the general (juestion ot'-soils.
David Rust.

Boston.

Market News.

With improved weather conditions
the quantities of stock sent to this mar-
ket have been materially increased.
Everything has come along very fast, the
great pity being that it is one week too
late for Easter tor many growers, and
also because there is not demand for any-
where near the quantities received.
Easter lilies, especially, are very druggy,
selling tor what they will bring; some
growers offering them on Wednesiiay
morning for 50c. a dozen. The quality'
was fairly good. Violets, too, are very
sticky, though the quantity disposed of,
during the mild weather, is large. The
(juality has suffered more or less and a
continuation ot present weather condi-
tions will wind up the crops at some
places. The flowers are smallin size now.
Some growers who are growing tlieir
plants cool expect to be able to hold vio-
lets for another month. Campl)ell seems
to hold out better than most of the other
varieties.

Roses, too, are becoming more plenti-
ful, though the quality continues good.
Beauty run from .15 and .fli a 100 up to
$2.50 and $3 a dozen, and are in good
supply. Brunner and Jacq. are doing
very well just now, both selling at from
p; to $lti a 100, though a few selected of
l)oth varieties make .13 a dozen. Bride
and Bridesmaid are in good supply and
run from $:i to .f8.

The supjily of daffodils has fallen off
though tlie singles are plentiful enough,
as ai-e all the other goods in this line.
^ Carnations art,' much more plentitid
and prices have dropped. Fine (lualit.v
of must of thecommon varieties make $2
a 100; choice Daybreak, Eldorado, Man-

gold, etc., bringing $2.50, while many
poorer grades sell at .f 1 and f 1.50 a 100.

Jottings.

Mat. Rogers, for man.v years sales-
man tor Wm. S. Ewell & Sou, died on
Sunday morning last, of pneumonia.

August Haerens, of Belgium, was in
town the early part ot the week. He re-
ports having taki'n more orders for
Sfiring and Fall shipments this year than
in any previous jear. J. Austin Shaw
was also a visitor. F. J. N.

Cleveland.

£aster Business.

It was a cold Easter, the thermome-
ter registered 1 2 degrees ot frost. It was
indeed a ditiicult matter to handle plants
and flowers under these conditions with-
out danger ot freezing. Much stock w'as
lost by being exposed.

Trade was slow all through the early
part ot the week and with .Saturda.v
came a rusli so great that the facilities ot
many dealers were overtaxed in caring
for it. The volume of business is reported
far behind that of previous seasons —
wholly the result of unfavorable weather;
still, many report it far better than ex-
pected under such discouraging ciuidi-
tions. Store keepers were well jireiiared
for a heavy trade, with large stocks c if
choice cut flowers and plants, and tiieir
stores were tilled to overflowing. At the
Sherilt street market a beautiful sight
was presented, and the spacious stalls
arranged with choicest plants. Thou-
sands ot people were attracted to it.
Music was furnished by tlie authorities.
At the oldmarket house, the usual Easter
trade in plants of all kinds A\as ver,\ large,
but the severe weather would not periait-
of growers display iiig thi'ir goods out-
side, and consequently none were put on
sale at this market Easter week.

Plants moved freely, but large quanti-
ties ot stock were left on hand. Pot hya-
cinths found good sale at 15c. to 20c. ;
roses in pots brought .$1.50 to .12.50;
hydrangeas, .fl, .f 1.50 and .^2; Crimson
Ramblers were in brisk demand and im-
mense quantities were disposed ot at
]irices ranging from $1 to $:i. Tulips
met with poor sale. Lilies, pot plants,
sold well at .|1, .fl.SO and .f2 each.

Retail prices in cut flowers were in
abundance. A shortage in carnations,
roses and Harrisii was predicted, but the
supply was fully equal to the demand in
everything but choice roses.

Following are the prices obtained:
American Beauty, fO to .19 a dozen;
Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor, Perle, Cusiii,
$1.50 to .12.50 a dozen; carnations, 60c.,
75c. per 100; Hai'risii, $3 a dozen; val-
ley, 75c.; daffodils and narcissi, 75c.;
violets, $2 and .13 per hundred; hj'a-
cinths, 11 and $1.50; Romans, 50c.

.lohn Leuschner, who for the past two
years has been in the employ ot the F. R.
WiUiams, Co., as foreman, April 1 rented
the greenhouses of the Rock.v River Nur-
series, located at Rocky lUver, Ohio. The
establishment consists ot 10,000 feet ot
glass. G. A. T.

Buffalo.

Weather conditions this week give
better reminders of .Spring, and awaken
interest toward planting prospects. A
call at some ot the plant growers in this
vicinity shows tore-handed stock of the
geranium. ,S. B. Smiley, at Lancaster,
has a specially nice lot, as also has John
Spiess.

A noticeable feature in cut flower lines
has been the attempt at working off the
Easter surplus lots of bulb blooms.
Tulips and daffodils have been freely
placarded at 20c. per dozen; some stores
even trying a 10c. perdozen rate, (jood
(piantities were, of course, sold, white
many went to waste. Other kinds of
blooms have been in rather a surplus, in-
cluding roses and lilies.

News Items.

Chas. H. Porter has vacated the
half the store he occupied since last Fall,
at 515 Main st.

W. F. Kasting has moved, and is now
doing business in his newly fitted up
store, at 481 Washington st.

The annual election meeting of the
Buffalo Florists' Club is announced tor
tlte evening of Thursday the 13th.
Cnder the committeeship of Messrs.
Kasting, .\danis and ICeitsch an an-
nounced "banquet aitd jollification" is
to follow the business meeting at the
" New Gruener " Hotel.

ViDI.

Indianapolis.

At a nieetiitg of the State Florists' As-
sociation, in the room ot Huntington &
Page, April 4, it was decided to hold a
tree flower show, in the rooms of the
State Board of Agriculture in the State
House, May 2. Committees were ap-
pointed to make arrangements for the
exliibit. The Association elected the fol-
lowing officers tor the ensuiitg year:
President, E. G. Hill, of Richmond; secre-
tary, Robert .\. MeKe.itjd. aitd trettsurer,
J. 'i. Huntingtott, bntit of Indianapolis.

Rochester. N. Y.

Death of Mrs. J. B. Keller.

Rochester was shocked to hear, on the
10th ot April, ot the sudden death ot Mrs.
Keller, wife of J. B. Keller, the well-known
florist. The very largely itttended funeral
was held from the house on Thursday,
April 13.

There is a good greenhouse plant in
Rochester with 4,000 feet ot glass, a barn
and house, for sale. The reason for sell-
ittg is illness in the fnmil.v of the owner.
Mote detailed information can be had by
addressing C. P. Woodruff, Post Express
Building, Rochester, N. Y. W.

PRINCESS OF WALES VIOLETS

True stock. A money maker. Fine plants in 2^^ In.
pots. $5.00 per WO; $W per 111.10. Divided plants and wel
rooted runners, strong, $'.i.50 per 100; J20 per 1000.

CYC AS, a few large iilaute in tubs with 30 to 35
leaves, 36 to i'2 Inches long. Will be sold cheap.

JOHN G. HEINL & S3N,

Terra Haute,;ind.

15,000 Marie Louise Violets, f^^'f^

' ' last rail

luou.rp, trttUBpiHiited ID cuid liameB, 60 cts,
per lOO; $5.00 per 1000.

5,000 Strawberry Plants, sha;pi|5».

from tsBt fall. 25 cts. per 100; «2 00 per 1000.
JtF~3aiupleB will be Bent for 25 cts. In etampB.
CASH WITH ORDER.

JOHN R. SCHORY,

93a«21st St., EAST H A URI!^IBURG, Pb.

VIOLETS. DAISIES. CARNATIONS.

Li. H. Campbell, California, strong rooted
runnera. 6Qc. per loO; $5.00 per 1000. Princess ol
Wales, Swanley White, T5c. per 100^ $7.00 per
1000. La France, fine, tl.OO per doz.; |5.00 per 100.

Win, ?Scott, selected stock, rooted cuttings, 11.25
per 100; jlO.OUperKHO.

The two Giant Daisies, California Giaui and
Etoilede Lyon, a yellow giant, i^ in. pots, itrong,
75c. per doz.; $5.00 per 100. Cash with order, please.

P. M. DeWITT, Torresdale, Phila., Pa.

DECORATION
DftY.

Double Flower Market Stocks.

White, Blood-red and Sky-bine,
2}^ inch pot3 and tlatp, com-
mencinur to show bude. $1 00
per 100; 89.00 per 1000

CASH PLEASE.

J.W. HOWARD, Somerville, Hass.

330 BROADWAY.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

ALL SOLD!

Our Geraniums are all sold for this season
except a few thousand.

Sbeletoii Rose Geranium Cuttings
from soil, JfS.UU per 100 ; 2V<i inch pots, $3.00 per

Colens, by the 1000, 10.000 or 60,000, ready
at all times, C. VerschaHeltii and Golden
Queen at $6.U0 per lOUO; Coleus in variety,
$6.00 per lUOO; Velschaffeltii and Queen, in
2 ill. pots, $15,011 per 1000.

Marguerite, Double Golden, rooted cut-
tiuKS, $2 01) per luo.

Ciiaut Alyssuni, SVi in. pots, $3.00 per
100; rooted cuttings, $1.00 per 100.

Atceratum, blue and white, 60 cts. per 100 :
$6.0(1 per KiOU.

Fuchsias, standard sorts, $1.50 per 100;
$13 Wl per lUUO; 3)^ in. pots, $3.00 per 100.

Keverfe-w, Little Gem, from flats, $1.26
per 100; $10 Oil per 1000.

Double Patens, $1.35 per 100.

Stevia, comp. var., $1.60 per 100.

Heliotrope, 6 varieties, $1.00 per 100;
$9.00 per 1000.

Vlucas, var., cuttings, $1.26 per 100. 4 in.
stock, ane, $6.00 per 100; $.50.00 per 1000.

The above are rooted cuttings except where
noted. ^"Cash must accompany all orders.

J.E.FELTHOUSEN,Schenectady,N.Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltloff.

April 1899

Thb F=i-Orists' Exchange.

421

Brockton, Mass.

The regular meeting of the Brockton
(Janlenere and Floriste' Club was held
April 4. The schedule for the next show
is now ready and may be had on appli-
cation. The t'lub voted to have a carna-
tion show, April IM, at which the fol-
lowing prizes will be awarded — $3 first
prize ; f 1 second. A donation of $2 was
made by f.awrence Ulanchard, of Avon,
for the best 25 pinks an.v color. A vote
of tlianks was tendered therefor.

Grand Rapids.

('. W. G

Since Easter.

Since Easter we have had bright
days, warm at noon, cold at night, and
to top the climax of erratic weather we
were, on the 11th, treated to a hail storm,
which did some damage. Chas. Chad-
wick had a few panes broken, as had also
Paul Goebel, the Wealthy .Vvenue Floral
Co. and Central Floral Co. F. A. Chap-
man, Crabli & Hunter and Freyling &
Mendall's caught it the wor.st, as many
as li.'i f II 4<i paiics lii'ing liriikea in indi-
viilu.al liiiii.se.s. Single glass took it the
hanli'st. We want hail insurance now.

White carnations <ire scarce, and the
other colors none too plentiful. Roses are
lu good supiil.y. Violet propagation is
going on with a rush; geraniums and
other bedding stock are being hurried
into fours, and everything possible being
done to be in readiness for Spring — when
it comes.

I'uneral work and weddings are keep-
ing surplus stock very close. All are
busy.
Glass

At the Florists' Club meeting a sup-
plementary report was made on the glass
.subject, 'riie agent offered to furnisli IS
X -!0 1). A. glass .-it .'if.'t.JS in car load
lots. .\n advance of ac. has now takeu
l>lace, making the price at the factory
¥3.H:1 per box or about 85c. less than
offered liy the local dealer.

A w.iiiii ilisiiissiiiii took place on the
respective mei-its of heating — hot water
versus .steam. There is a tendency among
the Horists liere to incline to tlie belief
that liot water under pressurft is really
preferable t(j steam. One florist lias a
steam boiler fitted up to run with hot
water. He uses 1-inch jiipes only ami
makes a great success (jf it, although
most of the members agreed tliat 11^4-incli
pipe would be safer. G. F. C.

Rate, 10 cents per line (8 wordB), each Id-
aertlon. Cash with order. Thia rate applies only
to situation wanted advertlsementB and when set
•olid, without display. When letters are addressed m
our care add lOcts. to cover expense of forwardinfir,

THIRST-CLASS maker-upand decorator (German)
*- wishes situation. Bmll Uuro, 209 W. 25th St.,
New York.

"Vy ANTED, position by rose grower, Al reference;
*^ married; can make blssaiary. Ready aionce.
Permanent, care Florists' Bxcbanse.

■yoUNG MAN. 18 years old. wishes a position on
^ a iarue cut Oower place, near New York, to
I larn trade. M. P., care Florists' Exchanee.

A SSISTANT gardener wants situation on com-
■**■ merctal or private place; German; single, sober
honest man. Address P. O. Box t;6, Mt. Vernon. N.Y

W^

w

'ANl'BD, position as working foreman, German,
family, tlrst-class florist, a worker, good
grower and designer. Write to B. L., Florists'
Exchange.

CITUATION wanted, by experienced gardener
*-' and florist, age 26. single, competent to take
full charge of private place; best reference.
A. J. A., care Florists' Kxchaage.

'■ANTED by a hustling young man, 19 years old,
with 4 years' experience In greenhouses, a
position where designing and decorating can be
learned. Box 471, Lakewood, N. J.

pLORIST, single, German, 32, 18 years' experience
-*■ in growing cut flowers, palms, orchids, market
plants, wants situation to take charge. F. Welss-
felder. 3U E. lUh St., New York City.

"pOREMAN wants situation, commercial place, to
■*- til httve full charge of greenbouses; designer,
decorator; 2J years' experience, can furnish best of
references. Foreman G., care Florists' Exchange

■VXTANrKD, position In large seed house, wholesale
*' department or oflace preferred, by married
man. ;i3 years old. with 10 years' experience In seed
business. Address Will Emerson. Waterloo, Neb.

riARDENBR wants situation; thoroughly ex-
^-^ parienced In greenhouses, tiuwers. vegetables,
also management of gentleman's place; married,
one child; references. Moulin, 312 W. 49th St.,
New York.

CITUATION wanted, by flrst-class deslcner. etc.,
*^ c-tn handle general store and greenhouse work ;
must be good permanent nlace; references; state
p*'tlculars. Address J. II. 8., care Florists' Ex-
change.

pOSITloN wanted as foreman, by a man who
understand" his bus in ess. on large plant where
rosen are mad*; a specialty, seven years in present
place; married, no family. Growing, care Florists'
Bxcbantce.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

SITUITIQNS WINTED.

CITUATION wanted by May 1. as flrst assistant.
^ or could take c'>arge; good grower of roses,
carnations, 'mums and geneial stock; 18 yewrs' ex-
perience; single. 34. Address Albion, care Florists'
Exchange.

WANTED to take Charge of a section of rose
houses on a large commercial place, under-
stands grdfting and propagating; 12 years' experi-
ence In grciwing Beauty and tea; best of reference.
C. M., Madison. N ,1.

SITUATION wanted, by a flrst-class American;
11 years' experience growing roses, carnations,
violets, 'mums, general greenhouse plants, vege-
tables under glass and outdoors, good maker-up
and decorator; strictly temperance, flrst-class
references married, no family, age 27. Harry L.
Rnwe 18 East Concord St.. Dover. N. H.

WANTED, position as head gardener or super-
intendent, private place or public grounds,
competent in flurlcuiture and horticulture under
glass and outditors. agriculture and landscaping;
married, ajie iO; 35 years' experience; strictly
sober; irood reference. Address Practice, care
Florists' Exchange.

SITUATION 1!V ANTED

By young man as rose grower, on
flrst-class commercial place, best of
references from present and past
employers. State full particulars.
Address

"STANDARD,"

Care of Dean Si Co., Little Sliver, N. J,

SITUATION liVANTED.

By gingle mail, well up in palms and
ferns and having: also a good knowledge
of the business In general. Would like to
engage with reliable party, where the
growing of ferns and decorative stock is
leading feature. liest of reference. Ad-
dress, H. W. H., care this paper.

HELP VINTED.

Rate 91 per inch. No adv. less than 60o.

W^ANTED.

A married man. to make himself generally useful
around a commercial trreenhouse. German pre-
ferred. Address, stating experience and wages
wanted, E. R. Fry Florist Co.. Rochester. N. Y.

^VANTED.

Young man as assistant for greenhouse and
outside work. Louis Dupuy, Whitestone. N.
Y., via L. I. K. R.. 34th St. Ferry.

WANTED.

A man to work In small commercial place,
for greenhouse and garden ; one who Is sober
and iDdustrious; wages $15 per month and
board. Addrees

H. B. Om Boj 15, Hssex, Conn.

^VANTED.

An assistant who has a knowledge of grow-
ing roses and a general line of greenbuuse
stock ; wages $25.00 per month and board.

FRANK McMAHON,

Sea Bright, N. J.

WANTED.

An experienced rose grower, one who can
produce good stock; must be sober and Indus-
trious. Address, with references and wages
expected,

SAMCEL J. BUNTING.

58th St. & Klmwood Ave.,

Philadelphia, Pa.

^V ANTED AT ONCE.

A man who understands growing of chrys-
anthemuma, carnations and bedding plants;
answer at once in person.

P. I,OUGML,IK & 80^{,

l^aurel Hill, L,. I.

Borough of Queens, N. Y. City.

Opposite New Cai > ary Cemetery.

W^ANTED.

An energetic man in each of the large cities.
Good compensation to the right party. Ad-
drees, with full particulars and references,

National Florists* Board of Trade,

271 Broadway, New York City.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

HELP WINTED.

•wmr * TVT17F1 ^^ ONCE, senslhle, reliable
'» ./ml.^ M. M^KM man. to run five greenhouses;
must understand roses and carnations; wages, tSfi per
month and board. Send reference.

E. X., care Floriwla' Exchange.

IVANTED.

A florist and gardener, one who Is honest, sober
and willing to work, must understand the general
growing of ferns, palms, can at lone, roses, etc., on
a retail commercial place, and be able to make up
designs If necessary, no other need apply; state
wages, experience and whether single or married.
Address, w th references.

A, care of Florists' ^Exchange.

STOCK WINTED.

WANTED

I'J.l While Pine, traDsplanted. 6, 8, 10 feet.
100 Ileiiilock Spruce, 4,5,6feet.

V. A. VANICEK, Newport. R. I.

IVANTED.

Marie Louise Violets

Want from 15.01)0 to 20,<i00 well rooted, good,
clean stock, Marie Louise Violet Runners.
Price must be low and stock the best. State
where can be seen. Address

GOOD STOCK, care Florists' Exchange.

'WANT TO BUY.

PLATANUS ORIBNTALIS, good size,
from 2J^ to 3 inches diitmeter.

Also, CALIFORNIA PBIVETS, 2 years
old, for hedges and HYUBID PERPETIIAL
ROSES.

HERMAN HELM,

6829 Ellsworth Ave., E. End,

Pittsburg, Pa.

iSCELLlNEODS WINTS.

WANTED TO RENT i';Xn.XL

1,000 to
f glass,
within 10 miles of New York City; mvist be In good
condition; wants posesslon May Ist to June l&tb.
Address, with all particulars,

KENTIA. care FlorlstH* Exchange.

WANTED TO RENT

About May 1 to 30, 6,0n0 to 8,000 feet of glass,
with land, in a town of not over 10,000 inhabit-
ants. State fullest particulars in rcKard to
place, with rent wanted. Address J. J., care

Florists' Exchange.

BUSINESS OPPORTUHItIT

Bates SI per Inch. No adv. less than 50c.

I I 7 W. 30th St., Telephone 1616 38th.

WITH B. O. BRADSHAW.

SELL, RENT OR EXCHANGE AT ALL TIMES.

FOR SAI.E.

six Greentaouses, 4,000 feet of glass,
excellent water and heating equipment; house
and barn, all In good condition, well stocked,
and located for flrst-class retail trade. Reason
for selling, illness in family. Address

C. P. WOODRUFF,

Post Express Bldg, Kochester, N. T.

FOR RENT.

Eleven Greenliouses, 15,000 feet of glass,
rent $15.00 per month ; will sell stock for $600 ;
must sell at once. Qood reason for selling out
given. Address

H. 8., 547 F. Arch St., Pottsvllle. Pa.

FOR SALE

A rare opportunity for a small investment to
realize a large profit in a thoroughly equipped
greenhouse plant In full productiveiiefs. to-
gether with 7A"i, acres, Al land and dwelling
Douse, stables, etc. ; one hour from N. Y. City.
Purchasers* own terras. For full particulars
Address H. H. FRANCIS,

P. O. Box 34, Madison, N. ,1.
Reference: J.I. RAYNOR.W.28thSt..N.Y. City.

FOR SALE.

Ten greenhouBes, new. 17.000 square feet of douMe
thick glass, 11,000 feet of which are devuted to liieh-
grade carnations and 6,000 feet to violets, equaling the
best that come to New York market; abundant water
supply ; n acres of excellent land . Une residence ; out-
houses; healthy locality; short distance from New
York City. Address

BONA FIDE, care T'lorlstfl" Exchange.

Uentlon the Florists' Exchancpe when writing.

BUSINESS OPPOBTUNITIES.

FOR REXT.

Four Greenhouses, 7O0O square feet of glsss.
in Oxford, Pa., on Baltiraoie Central II. R., 49
miles from Philadelphia. Stocked with carna-
tionsand heated with hot water. Good home
trade. Rent very low. Address

I. R. DICKEY, Oxford, Pa.

FOR SAI^B.

One greenhouse of 3 x 6 sash, 22 ft. wide, 100 ft. long,
with pipe and No, 6 Herendren steam holler, $225.

Four preenhoiises. -14 span of 3x6 sash. 10 ft. wide.
lOi.) ft. long, and two ereenhouses of 3x6 sash. 11 ft.
wide and 100 ft. long, with pipe and No. 8 Herendeen
steam holler. $650. F. O. B.

Several thousand feet of l^i and 2 inch pipe.

E. J.

VAN REYPER,

Belleville, K. J.

A GREAT CHANCE.

Owing to dissolution in partnership, we will
offer for sale six newly built greenhousee, of
twelve to fifteen thousand square feet of glass,
well-slocked, and located in one of the most
thriviug towns in the country, doiug a business
of Bis to eight thousand dollars per year;
Thirty-five hundred dollars will buy it. If you
mean business write to

H. D. H., care of Flori&ts* Exchange.

FOR SALE CHEAP.

A well established florist business, with 50C0
square feet of glass, well stocked with plants,
etc. ; situated in the center of a city, with a
population of 5000 and only 35 miles from Chi-
cago. For full particulars and price, address

^V. ^V.( care Florists' Exchange.

FOR SALE.

Well established florist business, with good
will of firm name, greenhouses attached ; good
German-American trade.

KIRBHRG,

114 Broadway, Patersou, N, J.

FOR SAI.B.

AT A BIG BARGAIN. My entire stock
of Palms, Ferns and Decorative Plants, with
a well established wholesale business.

Stock consists in part of 25,000 Latanlae»
in 3, 4 and 5 inch pots, 10,000 Arecas, in 3, 4,
5 and 6 inch pots. 4000 Kentlas, in 4, 5, and 6
inch potp, 10,000 to 12,000 of other varie-
ties of Palms, 8000 to 10,000 Ferns and
Selaglnellas.

Six bouses, 135 feet long, heated by steam
good boiler, sheds and plenty of water.

Will sell stock and houses and lease portion
of ground, or will sell farm of tJO acres, 35 acres
well planted in fruit. Good dwelling of 11
rooms. Reasons for selling— age, poor health
and a desire to rest. For further information
and special low prices on large orders, address

1!V. J. HESSER,

Plattsmoutli, P(eb.

ISeELLlllEOIIS.

FOR SALE CHEAP.

A Mandeville Steel Frame Wind Mill. 40 feet
bigh, wheel 13 feet diameter, pump and all in
good order, one 250 barrel tank. Apply to

ROBERX CHESKEV,

IMontclalr, N. J.

MAILING TUBES

Special surplus lot, size 8x2% inches,
capped at one end, offered until sold at
75 Cts. per 100, in quantities to suit.

Address TUBES, care Florists' Exchange.

DIRECTORIES

Advertiser has a few copies of the
AMERICAN FLORIST DIRECTORY for 1898
which are for sale at One Dollar Each,
postpaid. Address,

DIKECTOEY. care Florists' Exchange.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

422

Tmb F=i_orists* Exchange.

iinmiiiiiiiiimiiimmiiiiiiiMiiimiiimminiiiiniiiiiinmiiK

Our collection of Novelties for '99 is

very complete, includinsr Indepen- ^

deuce, tbe earliest wliite; Mrs, Fred. ^

I.. Button, the early white from Call- M

fornia and Tellow Ivory, as well as all 3

others. Also a full line of standard 3

varieties. 3

For descriptions see our catalogue; 3

free on application. 3

I NATHAN SMITH & SON, |

I ADRIAN, MICH. |

Mt^ndnn the Florists' Exchantp wheti wrltlnir

X PLANTS

3 INCH POTS.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

. lOO HIOO

Kraute Harfly, 5 inches $2,5i) 825 ii(i

Modesto 2.50 25.00

BouilafTon 2^ "'5 00

Glory of tbe Pacific 2 50

Georglana PItclier 2.fiii

Mrs. f. Perrin 2.51

W. H. Lincoln 2.50

CARNATIONS.

Maud Dean

Mayor Plngree

Harrison's ^Vlilte.

Alaska

Meteor

too
.$2.ii0
. 2.01)
,. 2.00
. 200
. 2 00

ROSES.

Vello'n- Rambler $2.50 $25 Oil

E'nte " a.bi) 25.00

^Vblte •< 3.00

Bride 300

'Maid 30n

Pres. Carnot 4.00

All First-Class Stock.

ALVAHL. REYNOLDS, Madison, N.J.

Mention the Flnnats' Exchangf> when writing.

IF YOU WANT TO CROW

CUT 'MUMS F» PROFIT

For an early pure white, I recommend you,
by my own experience, to grow the

MERRY MONARCH.

The flrst flowers, which are very larpe, bring
from $1.50 to 53.00 per dozen, and the lar^e
number of side shoots which come out after-
wards, often from 25 to 40 on one plant, bear
also large flowers for funeral designs, which
makelt very valuable. Please read testimonials

"I have seen the Merry Monarch 'Mum in
bloom and can recommend it as the best
earliest white, most profllable chrysanthemum
in existence. Henry F. Michell.

Testimonials also from Wm. J. Baker and
Edward Reid, Wholesale Florists, Phila., Pa.

Strong: rooted cnttlngg now ready, 1S3.50
per 100; S20.00 per 1000.

MAJOR BOKJNAFFOM, best yellow,
$1.60 per 10:J; $ll].00 per IOhO.

MRS. s. X. MVROOCK, larKe pink,
Jl,50 per lOU. • •■ .

MODESTO, yellow, $1.50 per 100.

Cash with your order, please.

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

Wholesale Grower of Pot Plants,
1012 Onfario St., Rising Sun, Phila., Pa.

Mention the IHorlartg' Exchange when writing.

Williamsport, Pa.

Daniel E.Gdnuan is thelastadditiou to
the I'anUs liere, with Ave houses, 100 x
20, all wi'U built and up to (latf in ever.v
particnlaf. His cariiatiuus wci'c in ;;-ootl
sliaiji'. Tlic vai-ictii's he mows -.ivr Itose
Uuecn, liiittciTUp. Da.vlii-c.nk, niidcsiiiaiil,
Meteor and Mrs. Fisher. lie is a believer
in cool ti-eatmeiit, and certainly his ear-
nntious look as it they liked it. '

H. Y.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Fine strong phiiits of the foiluwlnt,' varlrtl(.-3. at $l'.()U
per RHJ. Glory of ihe Paclllc. tne Qiifeu, Maud llean,
Mrs. U. RolilDSOu, rink Ivory. Mrs. Jerome .Jones,
Miijor Ilonnivffon. Mrs. I'errlii, Mrs. HiElnbotham.
Yellow Good Gracious. Mrs J. C- Whlldln, Kioto. Mine.
Rergmaun, Win. H. Lincoln, NIveus, Eiieeoe Iialllc-
(loiize. Mrs. E.G. Hill. Le Giant des Alps. Mrs. J. Lewis
Chllda, Pres Sniltb. Miss Kate Brown and Eda I'rass.

HONEYSUCKLES *loo perm

CANNA AUSTRIA strong roots, fioo per lOO.
t^^Extraa added to help pay Express.

FAIRVIEW FLORAL CO., - Beatty, Ohio.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

S'J.OOper 100 I 818.00 per 1000.

Rooted cuttings, $1.60 per 100: IIO.CO per lOOO.
BEQONI A S. Rubra, Erfordl, 12.50 per 100. Vernon.
%-i.w. Bertha Cliateauroclier. »2.00 per 101).
RUBRA, trom.3 inch pots. $i. CO per luO
HEL1OTR0PK3, FUCHSIAS. GEUANIUMS, as-
sorted, 12 60 per 100. COLEUS, »2.U0 per lOU. MOON-
VINES. t2 60 per no.

THE NATION»L PLANT CO., - - DAYTON, OHIO.
Mention the Florlats* Exchange when writing.

New Chrysaatheinum

POLLY ROSE

The earliest pure white Chrysanthemum
on the market. Has the strong sturdy
habit of its parent, Glorv of the Pacific,
but Is pure white instead of pink.
Awarded Flrst-Olass Certiflcatebj Chrys-
anthemum .Society, October 22a, 1898
Ready March Ist, 1899.

3.1c. each i $3 per doz.i S'JO.OO per 100.

Orders filled in rotation.

>^V. CD. FRCD^^,

200 West Side Ave., JERSEY CITY, N.J.

Mention th« Florists' Exchange when writing.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Good strong, healthy stock of the following
well-known varieties:

Mine. F. Bergmann

ivory

The Queen

Mrs. Jerome Jones

Etolle de Lyon

Mi88 Minnie Wanamaker

Golden Wedding

NiveuB

Minerva

Liberty

BonnafTon

Mrs. J. J, Glessner

Belle of Castleweod

Rose Owen
Eugene Oailledouze
Wm. H.Lincoln
Col. W. B, Smith
Mrs. J. G. Whllldln
V. H. Hallocfc
Maud Dean
culllngfordil
Bessie Burton
Modesto
Mrs. Murdock
J. G. Woodford

From 2!-a In. pots, J2.00 per 100; per 1000, $15.00.
nCLIHIIinUO 2^ Inch pots, f2.O0 per 100.

N Y M P H /E A gjTpeV'ia).^'*^''"^' "'""^ '■''**"
R. VINCENT JR. S SON, White Marsh, Md.

Mention the riorlBt»' Exchange when writing.

'S ECLIPSE

Till; ■\ ellow ClindtTick, ranks the
lilgliest of '99 uoveltlus, 5u cents eacli ;
$3,50 per dozen, l'iMI>E, excel, as a
lar^e earlv' white. 2.5c. each ; $2 per doz
<;0I.IHiN GATE UOSE.S fliiest
stock In the country.

GROVE P. RAWSON, Elmira, New York.
Mention the Florliita' Exchange when wrIUng.

NEW CHRYSANTHEMUMS FOR 1899

Per (loz. Per 100.

ADULA. Pure white, late $t 6n $30 oO

MAVOURNEEN. Flesh-pink.... 4 00 25 00
Bf ETA. Very early white, with

lemon base 4 50 80 00

MRS. F. A. CONSTABLE, White

iT" 4 60 3(1 Oil

Per doz. Per 100
R. HOOPER PKARSON. The

grandest early yellow known. ..$6 CO $40 00
SILVER WEDDING. Finest of

all whites 4 00 26 00

YELLOW MAYFLOWER. Deep

lemon-yellow 4 60 30 CO

IMPORTED VARIETIES OF SPECIAL MERIT.

cro?J:'s*'^,?erJ?of.?Z:\a"t'j6"o?iTa^h;l2"6bJirlr''- ''"• '*• ^'"^'""-' ^^""' "' «•-

VELtO W MME. CARNOX, the largest Uower known, 35c. each; 13.60 per doz.
And all the other Kood ones or new and standard varieties. For full description see Trade List.

JOHIsr nsr. nyn-^-Z", Siiranriit, 2>Te-w J-ersey.

UentloD the FlorUta' Oxehaagt when wrltlns.

Chicasfo.

state of Trade.

The iiftermath during all the week
Biicceeding Easter has been a dieaetrous
one; and tlie worst drop iu prices during
the Winter has been experienced. Ship-
ping trade fell awaj' and home business
was very quiet. IMent.v of sunshine
brought out Howers in great abundance.
Lilies, which are everywhere, have sohl
at $2 and .f:i per 100, in some cases as
low as f 1 during Sunday morning. The
Greeks liave been in their glory.

If the demand continues fair, long
Beauty will this week sell at $3 per
dozen ; best tea roses at $4, to $G ; carna-
tions, standards, $1 to .fL-^O; good to
fancy, .$2 to $4 : lilies $H to $5: bulbous
stock $2; violets, -lOe. to, possibly, 75c.
per 100.

Not a bud is stirring, and no work in
gardens has been done as yet. Frost is still
in the ground, which on the north side of
buildiugs is entirely frozen. But there
are many chances yet (as at this writing
warmer weather is here) of beating the
record of the spring of 1857, which old
people will recollect as the ending of two
most disastrous cold Winters, 1855-6
1856-7. W. C. Egan. Highland Park'
says the past Winter has been very dis'
astrous to many of his shrubs, roses, etc"
■ Florists' Club. *

The meeting on April 5 was not
very well attended. Robert Kelday was
elected a member. The tiuestion of the
evening was reports on Easter trade,
and among those present all seemed well
satisHed. Several speakers, however,
deprecated the sensational stories des-
semiuated by the daily papers before
holidays regarding alleged shortages
and high prices. Instances were cited
where such reports had done a great deal
of harm.

E. O. Humphrey, representing a land
syndicate in Baldwin Co., Ala., gave a
talk on the land of sunshine, and the
chances there to make money in the
growing of flowers, fruits and vege-
tables.

The exhibits consisted of 25 seedling-
carnations from the I liic-.igo Carnation
Co., Joliet, HI., among which were several
reds of great promise, pinks and whites.
Joseph Keeves broughtsome cut branches
of the Acacia paradoxa, which he said he
had found an excellent selling plant from
midwinter up to .\pril. Harry BalsJey,
of Detroit, sent samples of two new
patent devices in the vvay of a bottom-
less flower pot. One was of 5 in. and 6
in. diameter in size and designed for use
in caruation benches. The theory of the
inventor is that these pots would take
the place or supply the beneflts supposed
to be derived from sub-watering. The
pots are set in the benches half their
depth, leaving the other half above the
soil, as though plunged therein. Root
action, however, is free in the soil on the
bench. He claims that by means of a
hose water can be applied" between the
pots to the soil without wetting the
collar of the plant, which naturally is
well up above the level of the soil on'the
bench. The other pot of ,3 in. diameter
is for planting violets in, and as the
leaves and Howers are held well up above
the soil, it is sppposed the flowers will be
kept clean and away from those insect
foes that harbor on the dirt. The device
was recommended as worthy of trial.

The Chicago Horticultural Society's
regular (piarteidy meeting was held
April S. The president reported progress
in regard to the forthcoming Fall show
of the Society, to be held at the Audi-
torium—now an assured fact.

From the greenhouse of vice-president
Uihlein came a tassel of Acalypha San-
deri 14 inches in length, wliich is the
longest seen in this city, as yet.

P. M. Broadbeck's white Daybreak car-
nation is certainly a fine thing its grown
by him. The flower is large, the shape
good, stems fine and the variety is a very
free, continuous bloomer. From athoij-
sand plants he cut, Easter week 600
flowers, and the plants are loaded with
buds to-day.

The Richmond, Tnd., carnation, Doro-
thy Test, was on exhibition at Amiing's
this week. It is a brightpink on theorder
of Triumph, of good shape, and very
deeply fringed.

John Blank, -13d street, sold out very
clean at Easter and is well satisfled.

Henry Hilmers (Art Floral Co.), had a
fine lot of amar.vllis for Easter, which
proved good sellers.

Messrs. Smith, Chadwick, Hannah &
Sou are in town doing the wholesale
nouses and growers. ebs.

Gaiiforala violet PiaDls

The flowers from these plants borne on stout stems-
6 to 10 Inches long, are of a rieh dark purple and ex,
ceedingly fragrant. They are all as large and larger
than a sliver half dollar and bear profusely from Octo-
ber to April, Si\;.. 10 a 100. SatiBfactlon guaranteed.

JilMEST.BAKER,Bustleton,Phila.,Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Best New Single Violet..

PRINCESS DE GALLES

Rooted Runners, 75c. per ICO: $7,00 per 1000:
unrooted, 40c. per 100; J3.60 per 1000.

P. KRATZER, Fort Hamilton, L. I., N. Y.

92d SI , Bel. Battery PI. and 7th Ave.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

CRABB & HUNTER,

Violet Specialists

Orders received now
for Spring delivery
of Al stock such as
produces a crop.

Marie Louise, Farquhar and Lady CampbelL

CARNATIONS

Hooted Cuttings of Flora Hill,
Kvellna, Painted Lady, Firefly,
Plngree, Morello and other stand-
ard varieties.

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Violets l Specially.

Am Now Ready to Supply for Spring

Planting Any Quantity Desired

Blarle Louise and California, strong

runners, unrooted, 5(lc a lOO; $3.00 a 1000.

Strong, rooted, 80c. a lUO; $5.00 a 1000.
Princess de Galles, unrooted, 60c. a 100;

J4.IJC a li 00. Very strong, rooted, 76c. a 100:

$8 00 a 1000.
La France, new rooted, $5 00 a 100.
Belle de Brunean, Belle de Cba-

teney and ^nriilte Czar, $4.00 a 100.
EnKllsli Hardy UbI. Blue, p.OO a 100.
Cash with order please. No C. O. D. Give
plain address and shipping directions.

SEt GUFF NURSERY, Sea Cliff, L. I., N.r.

FD. BOULON. Prop.
Mention the F^orlst^• Exchange when writing.

VIO

A large stock of

LADY CAMPBELL.

Plants free of all disease. Good strouB
rooted runners, $6.00 per 1000.

Special low rates in larger iiuantities. Plants
in 2>4 inch pots, $i 00 per 100.

Also a few FARQCHAB Runners, JBa 100.
CALIFORNIA at same price.

CARNATIONS

A large stock of rooted cuttiags of new
aeertlings and standard varieties that must
be sold. Let me know what you want and
send tor prices.

W. R. SHELMiRE.B^o^'^iVAvondale, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Eichange when wrlUnc.

IMPERIAL VIOLET

Number of plauts In full bearing... 2 970

.'.' ^°,\ ' Violets picked In October.'. '.'so.'siio
„ " " ** November.36,500

" " December. 39,000
„ " " " January.. ..23.595

. * . ' " .' February.. 33,500

Average per plant of No. 1 Ijlooms almost 57.
Isn't this a pretty good record ? And for these I re-
j'n'rf,,?"'!' *r-™ '" *'■?" f" "«'■ CtLU you equal this?
And the p ants are still throwing as liiauy flowers. If
not more 1 nan ever.

,.iJ.S°°,'?' •'"Si".'" 'uPPly 'he demand for this saperb
.,?''','• li" ^"y "''5'i^" '"»'' I"". ■ shall not he ab e to
supply tbe demand for rooted cuttings. If you get
vlole?p';,o, '1'""^ '"?."P«' yourself. My new book on
Violet Culture goes with every order tor cuttings.
m„t „ , ''"'i'"; •"•gest, most double, longest stem-
^nrt ■.. fh!: l".?"? »." ■" """^ ""n™' artlllclalT healthy ;
and as the record shows, a very free bloomer The

'■^ lO.UO " doz 1.50

''°°'''te?.;^'t°^'N^^V^aVy?'iir55J,.'''idTe'£"'^

W.L. MINOR, Brockton, Mass,

588 BELMONT ST.

MenUon the FlorUU' Exchange when writln*.

April 15, 1899.

The F=i-Orists* Exchkngb.

423

SPECmiProEliFUlliillTBI

Fine Stock, Guaranteed to Please.

Per 100 500
Ageratnm Monstrosum, blue, white

Cope, 2in $1.60 $5.00

Verbenas, mammoth Btrain, in bud,

3iD 1.50 5.f0

Salvia Splendens, 3 in 1.50 6.00

Fuchsias, double white, purple and

siDgle sorts, Sin , 1.50 6.00

Begonia Vernon, red, white, 3 in.. 1.50 5.00

Begonias, in 6 choice vars., 2 in — 1.50 5.00
Begonia Argentea Guttata, 2 in.,

fine 2.00 R 00

Per 100
Marguerite, Giant Pearl, 2 in.,

extra good 83.00

Heliotrope, purple, 2 in 3.C0

Sweet Alyssum, in full bloom, 2in. 1.50

Castor Oil Plant, 3)4 in. pots 3 00

Coleus, Golden Bedder and Ver-

schafleltii 1.50

Bellis, double Daisies, fine clumps

in bloom — 1.00

Candytuft, Empress, 2 in 1.60

Calendola, Meteor, 2 in 1.50

600

$8.00

6.00

300
6.00
5 00

HERBACEOUS PLANTS.

Just Feast Your Eyes on These Prices.

Per 100
Rudbeckia, " Golden Glow," 3>^ in. pots,

fine $3.00

Achillea, "The Pearl," 2 in 1.50

Statice Armeria (Sta Pink), 3H inch

pot« 3-00

Hellanthus Multiflorus Plenus, 2H in • • • ■ 3.00

Japanese Iris, mixed sorts, 3>^ in 3 CO

Coreopsis Lanceolata, 3^ in 3.' 0

Lyclinis Chalcedonica, 3^ in 3.00

The above stock is in first-class sliape and ready for immedi-
ate shift. 25 extra plants added for every 100 ordered, your
selection. Cash please, or good references.

EDWARD B. JACKSON, Stamford, Conn.

MentloD the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Per 100

I.yclini8 Chalcedonica, 2 in $1.50

Sweet William, 3J4 in 4.C0

Mountain Fleece, white floweis, very

fragrant, 3in SCO

Digitalis, fine assortment, Sin 1.50

Gaillardia Graudiflora, Sin 3.C0

Iceland Poppy, yellow, strong roots 3.00

Hardy Pinlss, assorted, 2 in 3.00

Hardy Phlox, Sin., 10 fine varieties 3.00

ROSES, CANNAS, MUMS,

Strong 2 year Field Grown H. P. Roses in large assortment, $10.00 per 100.
Strong 2 year Field Grown Moss Roses, large assortment, $9.00 per 100.
Strong 2 year Field Grown Climbing Roses in assortment. $S. 00 per 100.
Strong 2 year Field Grown Crimson Ramblers $1S.Q0 per 100.
Strong Field Grown Wichuriana (Merimorial Rose), $1.00 per 100,

' ^^00 CXJO 2^4 inch rot plants. Tea and Everblooming, in large assorlment, $2.50 per JOO, $20.00 per

' irxKJ. Hvbrid Perpetual. 2% inch pots, $4.00 per 100. $3S.OO per 10(J0. Chmbing. 2J4 inch pots.

' $=i 50 per liKJ, $30.(X) per 1000. Clotilde Soupert (Strung), $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Mosella

' (Yellow Souperi), $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per lOOU.
MCUf PCDAMIIIM^ Bruant's recent introductions. 10 Splendid New Doubles, the set for
riLW ULilAlllUIVlO $2.2=^. 3Splendid New Singles, the set for 50 cents, 5 Splendid New
Bnianis, the set fi.rSO cents. 3 Splendid New Aureole Section, the set for 50 cents. Geraniums.

I Standard Varieltes, $3.(Xl per 100. $2U.t)0 per 1000.
PAMMAC All ihe Best New and Standard Varieties. President Cleveland, best bright scarlet
Unlllinu for massing. $6.00 per 100. Duke of Marlborough. President McKinley, Tarrytown
and H'jbert Christie. $10.i;>0 per 100. Chicago. Souv.de Antoine Crozy and President Carnot, $4.00
per 100. Mrs. Fairman Rogers. Queen Charlotte. Mad. Crozy. F. Vaughan and A. Bouvier, $3.00

, per 100. $25.00 per 1000. Cannas. our selection, all good standard varieties, $2.00 per 100, $15.00

I per 1000.

' Pill A! IA9 str.mg clumps, Japonica Zebrina, Japonlca Variegata and Gracilis Unlvitata,

OUDVCAMTUCMIIMC Choice collection of best market varieties, including best of last
Unn I OAll I nLIVIUIVIO seasons introductions. $3.00 per lOO, $25.00 per lOOO.
DAHLIAS, \OiMleruots, field grown, $7.00 per HX), $60.00 per 1000.
\ AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII, strong two year field grown, $8.00 per lOO.
I CLEMATIS, three years, Jackmanii. Henrj'i and other large flowered varieties, $25.00 per 100.
For full assorlment of greenhouse stock write for Florists' Wholesale Price List No. 5.
If in want of Ornamental or Fruit Trees, Shrubs, Vines. Small Fruits, etc., see our Nurserymans'
I Trade List, or write us fur prices.

*

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO.

Painesville, Ohio.

(Babies' Breath.) Fine white airy flowers, ex-
cellent for bouquets, 50 cts. per dozen, by mall.

PANSIES IN BUD AND BLOOM.

Fleld-growD, In great variety of colors and kinds.
$1.00 per 100; IIO.OO per 1000. by expresas. From
Bead hcfl, 60 cts. per 100, hy mall.

LIST OF Hkhbaoeous Plants Fkee.

W. C. JENNISON, Natick, Mass.

Mention the Florlstfl' Exchange wh^n writing.

BEGONIAS!

Argentea Uattata, Plctaviense,
Metallica, Alba Picta, 2 inch,
per 100, $2.50.
■^ Per 100

VINCA (trailing, 2 varieties) 3 in . .$2..50
ABUTILON, S.iUT.de Bonn, 2iD. 3.50
CYPERCS AI-TBBNIFOLICS,

2^ inob 2.00

SMILAX, fromflatB,$iperlOOO.. .50

Satisfaction Guaranteed.

Casli witti Order. . . .

GEORGE L MILLER, Newark, Ohio.

EcDevena SecuDla Ulauca

$2.53 per ICO ; $20.00 per lOCO.
Cash witli order, please.

AUtlUu I W tNI\, Landscape Gardener,
TANNERSVILLE, N.Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

XXX STOCK

Very e.\ira strong, well braiiclu'd iilants,
in bii.i, ready for iH in. pots, $3.00 a 100.

ABUTILONS— Large yellow and red.

CUPH^A — (Cigar plant). Fine, in bloom.

HELIOTROPES— 3 best named varieties.

LANTAN AS— finest varieties.

IVY GERANIUMS— 4 best doubles.

CAZANIA SPLENDENS-Veryflne.

FUCHSIAS— Best single and double, and
White Giant, the finest double white. No
flnerstneU to be had. Extrasadded. Cash.

JOHN F. RTPP, - - Shiremanstown, Pa.

Mention the Floiistg' Exchange when -writing

LDOI PEBE " HOTED CDTTIHI!!!

PerlOO

AbutlloD, var. trailmg.. $200

Ageratum, blue and

white 1.00

Alternanthera. R. and

Y $5.0OperlC00; 60

Antliemis, d'ble yellow. 2.00

Begonias-
Hex. 30 to 30 vars 2.00

locarnata Git?antea — 3.t0

Vernon l.'Xt

Chrysanthem urns—

Named -.. 1.50

Oupbfea (Citrar Plant)... 1.00

Coleus, Mixed.. $5a 1000; .60

Separate colors $6 a 1000; .7ii

Fuchsia, Trailing Queen 1.60

Named 1.50

Forget-me-not, winter-
flowering 150

GERANIUMS Named-

Per 1000 ICO
Double Grant.... $12.50$1.60

La Favorite 12.50 1.50

S. A. Mutt 12.50 1.50

Rev. J. B. Atkin-
son 12.50 1.50

Gloire de France,

etc 12.50 1.60

Mixed 10.00 1.25

Mme. Salleroi.... 10.00 1.26

Bronze 1.50

SilverLeaf 1.50

Rose scented 1.50

Mrs. Pollock 2 00

Freak of Nature 3.00

Mrs. Parker 4.00

Happy Thought 3.00

Mars 3.00

Mme. Bruant 3.00

PerlOO

German Ivy $1.25

Heliotrope.. ..$10al000; 1.25

Iiupatieus Saltani 1.50

Lemon Terbena 1.50

Lobelia, blue 1.00

Lantana, assorted 1.50

Manettla BIcolor 3.00

Pyrethrnm, Little Gem 1.50

Pelargoniums, named.. 4.00

" mixed.. 3.00

Alyssum, doubleGiant.. 1.00

Salvia, scarlet 1.25

" Golden-leaved.... 3.00

Violets, Marie Louise 60

Verbena $6al000; .75

Daisy, Snow Crest 2.00

POTTED PLANTS. 2% in. except where noted.

Begonias— Per 100

Hex, mix., 20 to 30 vars. $4.00
Louis Classen.. $4.00 and 6.00

Named vars 6 00

Fachsia, Trailinj? Queen 4.00
Forget-me-not, winter-
flowering 3.00

Abatilon, var. trailing.. 4.00
Lemon Verbena 4.00

GERANIUMS— PerlOO

Mrs. Parker $6.00

Mrs. Pollock 4.00

SilverLeaf 4.00

Mars 600

Mme. Bruant 4.00

Hydrangea, P. and W.,
4in 10.00.

Vinca Variegata— PerlOO

2 in: $2.00

Sin 4.00

3V4in 6.00

4in 10.00

Draceenas $5.00 to 30.00

Impatiens Snitani 3.00

TERMS, CASH OR C. O. U.

GREENE & UNDERHILL, WATERTOWN, N. Y.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchangp when writing

HOOTED GOTTIIOS

Transplanted Stock. Low Prices for Cash.

Carnations, Scott and McGowan, fl.OO per 100;
$7.50 per 1000.

Vinca Variegata, German Ivy, Ijobelin,
Pariw Daisies, new yellow and white giant;
Feverfew, Dwarf Gem; Stocks, Snowflake, each
of above, $1.00 per 100; any number, 250 or over, |9.00
per 1000.

C'hrysautliemams, standard sorts, 20 to 30 varie-
ties, Hl.SO per ICO; ?10 OOto $12.00 per 1000.

Gladiolus bulbs In mixture, 5()c. a 100; $4 50 a 1000

Cyclamen PevNiciiiii (iieanteum |2.50perl00,
by mail ; j^i.(Xt per H^J, by express.

Hardy Greeu Vinca, for cemeteries, 50c. per 100;
$4.00 per 1000.

Rudbeckia, Golden Glow, 12.00 per lOO.

Hardv Coreopsis. »1.00 per 100.

Double Giant AlyHSum, 75c. per 100.

Otabeite Oranges. 5 Inch pots, fSJ.OO per dozen.

Begonia Vernon, $1-50 per 100.

Vinca Vnrietrnta, 5 Inch pots, $1.00 per doz. ;
$7.00 per HXI. :i lni.h pot, $2.00 per 100.

Geranium, Mme. Salleroi. 2 in. pots, $1.75 per 100.

Caunas, Italtft, Austria, Crozy. etc., $a.00 per 100.

Alters, extra early, 50 cts. per 100, by mall.

Drac:eaa ludtviHa, 3 inch pots, |3 00 per lOO.

E. FRYER, rewTo^^^A^ve! Brooklyn, M.Y.

Mention the FlorleU' Exchange when wrltlDg.

SEAWANHAKA GREENHOUSES

Oyster Bay,
New York.

Hedera Helix.

per doz. per 100

Abutilon. 4 varieties. 2Hinclipots $0.76 $5.00

Achyrantlies. 3 varieties. 2>^ inch pots 60 3.00

Ageratani, Cope's I»et. 2H inch pots 60 2.50

" Tapis Blue. 2)4 inch pots, very dwarf .60 2.50

Alyssum, Giant Double. 2!/2 inch pots 50 2.50

Asparatfus Plumosus Nanus. 2V^ inch pots i.OO 7.00

** I*luniosu8. 3 inch pots, very strong.. 1.50 10.00

** Sprengeri, 2)^ inch pots, very strong .50 a.OO

Begonias. Fine assortment, 3 inch pots 60 4.00

Cannas. "Dry roots." Chas. Henderson, Mme. Crozy

and Professor 60 2.50

•* " Other varieties. Price on ap-
plication

Ctasenostoma Hlsplda. 2^ inch pots 80 6.00

Coleus. Seven best bedding vars. 2J^ inch pots 30 2.00

Cupliea Platycentra. 2)^ pots 50 8.00

Dracaena Indlvlsa. 4 inch pots 2.25 18.00

Fuctislas. Fine assortment. 2J^ inch pots 60 4.00

Geraniums. " 3 " " 75 4.00

** Ivy. Fine assortment. 2i^ inch pots 60 4.00

German Ivy. 2J^ inch pots 60 2.00

Heliotrope. Bestblue, 4 inch pots, in flower 80 6.00

" " " 3H inch pots .50 2..50

" " white.2i^ " " 50 300

All orders filled In rotation. Orders of $5.00 and over F.O. B. N.Y.
JAMES C. CLARK, Supt. p. O. box 34, oyster Bay, N.Y.

Mention tlie Pioriats' Sxcb&nge when writing.

per doz. per 100

"English Ivy." 2J^ inch pots.. $0.60 $3.00
'Si.v Imported Varieties." 2H in. pots. 2.00

Kentia Belmoreana. 4 inch pots. Fine plants 6.00 40.00

L,ataula Borbonlca. 3 " " " " 1.25 lO.OO

• • " 5 ' " 6.00 40.00

• • •• 6 " ' 9.00 78.00

Moon Vine. 2% inch pots 60 4.00

Slaranta Rlcolor. 3J^ inch pots 75 6.00

Paudanus I'tills. 6inchpots. Fine piants 6.00 .50.00

Ptaceuix Reclinata. 5inchpot8. " '• 7.50 60.00

Pllea SerpylUfolla. 2H inch pots. Fine 60 3.ro

Salvia Bonfire. SVj inch pots 60 2.60

Swalnsona Alba and Rosea. 3Ji inch pots CO 4.00

ROOXED CUTTINGS.

These are Extra l.arge and well

3 varieties..

(We invite comparison)..

Achy ran tlies
Ageratum. 2

Alternanthera. 5 "
Coleus. 7 "

Cuphea Platycentra.

German Ivy

Heliotrope. Bestblue 25

PileaSerpylllfolla 25

Salvia Bonfire 25

Cash with order from unknown customers or C. 0. D

Rooted.

per doz. per 100

30 2.00

25

.25

.26

.30

.25

1.00
.75
1.00
2.00
1.00
1.50
1.50
1.60

WM. L. SWAN, Prop.

424

Thb Florists' Exchange.

J. K. ALLEN,

WholtidU Commission Dealer In

CUT F=I-Oin£ERS, i '

67 W. »8th Street, New York.

Ordersbrmall orteledraph promptir attended
to. Telephone Call. il83 8Stb at.

ROSES, Blue and While VIOLETS, Specliltlet.

W. S. ALLEN,

17 West aSth St., New York.

Correspondence Solicited.

BLAUVELT & GUTTMAN,

.16 W. 27tli St., NtW YORK.

lobls Mm Us

(•(niBlKnnientH of nrstrliiaa stock solicited.

Orders liy iiwill or t.i'l.-nni|ili receive tbe best ot

nttentlon. p^'Piiii.vg MKI-I8th St.

CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE

404-412 E. 34th St., N.Y., near Ferry.
Open every MornlnK at 6 o'clock a.m. for the

Siilo of Cut Flowers.

This iB not a commission Imuae; tbe market |

conslBta of linJlvIdiml etande.

Wall Space for Advertising Purposes to Rent

J. DONALDSON, SECRETARY.

DECKER, BLAUVELT CO.

WHOLESALE DEALERS IN

CUT FLOWERS- PLANTS

42 W. 28th St., New York.

ConslKiiments sollclteil. ShlpplnR orders will
receive prompt and careful attciitlou.

TKLBIMIIINK 23.17-18™ STRSKT.

MICHAEL A. HART,

Wholesale & Commission Florist,

44 W. 29th St., New York.

Telephone Call, 1307 38tta St.
▲ 11 kind! of Boiei Vlo-ete end CainatlODt

a Bpeolalty.
ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED

EDWARD C. HORAN,

Wholesale Florist

No. 34 W. 29th St.. New York.

The Bride, Mermet and American Beauty,
Specialties.

JULIUS LANG,

Wholesale Florist

63 WEST 30tl» ST.

OonslRnmenta Solicited. NEW YORK.

THE NEW YORK CUT FLOWER CO.

119-121 West 23d Street,

I 12-1 14 West 24th Street,

Ttl»plion» 733-18tL NEW YORK.

OONSiaNMENTS SOkiOITED.

Special Altenllon Givsn to Shipping Ordsri.

KUfHOW O <,

,>t27ra-JS'.^JT.

ilM^iS]

ftoristi

'so W£3Ti0lV3THeET.N.Y. CITY.

McKELLAR & WINTERSON,

"Wholesale Commission Jobbers

in Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturers of Wire Work.

45, 47, 49 WABASH AVENUE, - - CHICAGO, ILL.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND, ^^holes^lb

CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS* SUPPLIES.
No. 67 Bromfleld St. and 18 Chapman Place, BOSTON. MASS.

FRANK MILLANG, ^'

^VliiilcDale CuniiiilHtilon Dealer In

CUT FLOWERS

408 E. 34th ST.. NEW YORK CITY.

Cut Flower Exchange. Telophouo Call. 10W-38th.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Names and Varieties

New York

Apr. 14. 18»

A. Beauty, fancy— special.

'* extra

No. 1

*' Culls & ordlaar>

Bride

Bridesmaid

Cusin

HoBte

K. A. Victoria

La France, ordinary...

*' extra

Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan

NiphetOB

PapaGoutier

Perle

Souv. de Wootton

ORCHIDS— Cattleyas

Cypripedlums

Dendroblum formosiim.

" others

( Inf'r grades, all colore,
M ( White....

e Standard 1 Pink

.2 VAR1RT1K8 1 Red

■»: ( Yel.&Var

g •Fancy- ? White....

•5 CThe highest \ P'"''

<0 KrudM of I Ked

C9 BtSndardvar) ( Yel.&Var

I., Novelties

Adiantum

asparaods

Callas

Daffodils

Daisies

Hyacinths

Lilies

Lily OF THE Valley

Mignonette— ordinary...

" fancy

Nahcissds

Pansies

Smilax

TOLJPS

Violets— ordinary

*' extra

10.00 to 20.01.
8.00 to 10. 0(
4.00 to 8.U(i
1.0(1 to
3.00 to
2.(10 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
4.00 to
B.OU to 10.0(1
10.0(1 to 20. UO
.... to
2.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
.... to
2.00 to
.... to
!5.0fl to 40. m
6.00 to 8.00
.... to
li.llO to
.7.1 to
1.011 to
1.011 to
1.00 to
l.OU to
2.00 to
2.00 to
3.00 to
2.00 to
3.011 to
75 to

3.00
6.0(1
U.0(
4.0(1
4.00
i.UO

8.011
4.00
2.0(1

4 '.60

Boston

Apr. 13. 1899

1.0(1

8.011
1.0(1
3.00
2 0(
2.0(1
2.0(1
3.01'
3.00
3.00
3.00
6.00
1.0(1

40.00 to 511.0(1

6.00 to
1.60 to

.50 to

.60 to
3.00 to

.50 to
1.00 to
3.0(1 to

.50 to

.50 to
15.00 to 30.0(1
1. 00 to 2.00

.35 to .30

.30 to .40

1.00
2.5(1
1.011
1.0(
4.00
2.60
3.00
6.00
1.00
.6(1

30.00 to 23. 0(
2.00 to 15. 0(
6.00 to 10.0(1
2.00 to 5.0(.
3.00 to 8.0(
2.00 to 8.0<
.... to ....
.... to ....
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
1.00 to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to

.75 to
1.26 to
1.25 to
1.25 to
1.25 to
1.50 to
1.50 to
1.50 to
2.00 to
3.10 to

.75 to
.... to 50.00
6.00 to 8 0(1
1.00 to

.60 to
1.00 to
4.00 to
1 .00 to
1.00 to
3.00 to
1.00 to

.86 to
10.00 to 13.00
3.00 to 4.00

.30 to .36

.40 to .60

6.00

2.00
5.00

1.0<
1.5(1
1.61
1.60
1.61
2.0(1
2.1X1
3.0(
3.60
4,0(1
1.00

,.5(1
.7f
3.5(
6.01
2.60
3.0(1
4.00
2.01
.60

Philadelphia

Apr. 12. 1899

30.00 to 40.00
30.00 to 26.00

2.50 to 30.0(1

4.00 to 10.0(i

2.011 to 8.(K

2.00 to

.... to

.... to

3.00 to

3.00 to

.... to

.... to

3.00 to

3.00 to

.... to

3.00 to

3.00 to

.... to ...

.... to 50. 0(
16.00 to 20.01

.... to

.... to
.60 to

1.00 to

1.00 to

1.00 to

1.10 to

1.60 to

1.60 to

1.60 to

1 50 to

3.00 to

1.00 to

.... to 60.00

6.00 to 10. Ol'

3.00 to 4.O1

1.00 to

2.00 to

3.00 to

2.00 to

1.00 to

3.00 to

■ .... to
.... to

20.00 to 25 Of

3.00 to 3.00
.25 to .6r
.75 to 1.00

8.00

S.IK
8.0(

g IK
6.00

4.0
6,01

1.01

1.50

1.61

1,6

1.61

3 5('

2.. 60

3.61

2,60

3.(l(

1.60

2.0(
3.0('
8.00
4.00
3.01
4.00

'!60

Baltimore

Apr. 12, 1899

to .,..

to 2.'..0(
12.60 to 16. 0(.
6 00 to 8.00
6.00 to
4.00 to
.... to
.... to
4.00 to
3.00 to
.6,00 to
.... to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
3 00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
1.25 to

1.75 to
1.7i to

1.76 to
1.76 to
2.00 to
3.00 to
2.00 to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to

35.00 to

6.00 to

1.10 to

.... to

1.00 to

6.00 to

.... to

..50 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

15.00 to 2(>.00

3.00 to 3.00

25 to

.. to

6.0(1
5.0(1

6,(K
4.00
6.(H

eioo

3.00
4.00

1.6'
2.00
2.O1
3.0
3.0(
2.61
2.50
2.61
2.60

i.'(ii
75 0(1
8 0(
3.1X1
.36
4.00
8.0('
3. IK
1.51

Buffalo

Apr. 13, 1899

.00 to 35.00

10.00 to 20.00

6.00 to 10.00
2.00 to 6,00
2.00 to 8.00
2.00 to 8.00
.... to ....
.... to
2.00 to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
2. CO to
.... to
2.00 to
.... to
2,00 to
2.00 to
50.00 ttlCO.OO
.... to
.... to
.... to
.60 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
1 .(HI to

1.2.5 to

2.00 to

2.00 to

2.00 to

3.00 to

3.00 to

1.00 to
60.00 to 76 IK)

5.00 to 8.00

1.0(1 to 3.00
.35 to .75
... to ....

6.00 to 10.00

2.00 to 4 00

1.00 to

3.00 to

.... to
.35 to

30.00 to 3>.00

1.00 to 3 00
.30 to .50
.60 to 1.00

8 00
8 00

8.00
41(1(1

4.00
4.00

1.00
1 61)
1,60
1.6U
2.00
4.00
4.00
4.00
4.110
4.00
1.611

2.00
6.00

.75

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stocli see our Correspondence Columns.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,

'^^yiiolesa.le Florist

Open Day and NIglit from 12 A.M. Mondays to 10 P.M. Saturdays.
1612-14-16-18 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Mention tbe F*lorlaU' ExcbaDi» when wrltloif.

PITTSBURG GUT FLOWER GO., LTD.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

LONG DISTANCE PHONC
2157.

;WRITE FOR PRICE LIST.

CONSIGNMENTS
SOLICITED.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 705 Penn Ave., PITTSBURG, Pa.

WILLIAM H. QUNTHER,

• ■«rH01,E8AI,E KI.OKIST •

This Is the place to ship your VIOLETS and CARNATIONS. Also Roses, Valley,
Lilies, Mignonette, Etc. Consignments solicited. Prompt payments every two weeks.

No. 30 WEST 29th STREET, ^^:Z:i. NEW YORK.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

iA£.F=. SHERIDMN

Wholesale OommlnHlon Dealer In

CUT FLOWERS

so West aSth St., New York.

Telephone, 314— 38th St.

PRICa LIST aiNT ON APPLICATION.

r&Aim H. Tbaeitdlt. oharlbs schknok.

TRAENDLY & SGHENCK,

Wholesale Florists,

*8 W. 28th St. and CUT FLOWER EXCHANSE,
NEW YORK.

Tdepbone gsi-i8th St

^~ConBiKDmenta Solicited

JOHN YOUNG,

Wholesale Florist

51 WEST 28th ST.,

NEW YORK.

CYCAS PALM LEAVES Always on Hand.

HICKS & CRAWBUCK,
Wholesale Gommission Florists,

no LIVINGSTON ST., pn;

Consignments Solicited. BROOKLYN, N. Y.

iiineii H. LaDnlatir,

CUT FLOWERS, STRICTLY WHOLESALE |

-« 19 Boerum Place, BROOKLYN, N.Y. F
Open to receive Consinnments of
CHOICE FLOWER!* at any lime.

THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.,
Wholesale Florist,

43 West aSth Street,

NEW YORK.

HEADQUARTERS New"York! 'iTy !is

ROaCS, OARNATiONS AND
ALL aiASONABLE FLOWERS.

WM. F. KASTING. HtVx^;,,^

496 Washington Street. FinTt

BUFFALO, N. Y. '^"'"'"

i AUo Dealer In Florists' Supplies A Wire Designs.

HOLTON i HUNKEL CO.,

WnOlESlLE FLORISTS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
Manufacturers of Wire Designs.

457 Milwaukee St. MILWAUKEE, WIS.

•Ptone Main 814. P. O. Boi 103.

Wholesale Florists, j^mbbers ih

Alwavs on Hands

CARNATIONS.

BRIDESMAIDS,

BRIDES.

}

'""^i^^FLORISTS'

"J^ SUPPLIES

y], ' FLORISTS' VASES.

Horticultural Auctioneers.
84. Hawley Strcet. BOSTON

CUT FLOWERS

New Englantl Head(|imrti?rs for

AMERICAN BEAUTIES

Of which we make a specialty.
WELCH BROS.. ,

15 PROVINCE ST.. BOSTON, MASS. |

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

April 15, 1899.

Thb F=i-orists' Exchange.

425

WM. J. BAKER,

Wholesale Florist,

1432 So. Penn Square,

j«^PHILADELPHIA, PA.

DUMONT & CO.,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

No. 1305 FUbert St., FhUadelpMa.

'PBONK, 3922 D.

FRED. EHRET.

Wholesale Florist

M03 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE,
PHILADELPHIA.

GEO. M. MOSS,
Wholesale Florist

32 South 17th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Long Distance 'Phone, 14330 D.

ConBlgnments of choice HOSES, CARNATIONS,

VIOLETS solicited.

Fine VALLEY In stock at all tlmee.

LEO NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist

17 N. JUNIPER ST.,

Philadelphia.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

Lonff Distance
Phone 5085 A

EDWARD REID,

Wholesale Florist

1626 Ranstead SI., PHILADELPHIA,

Bet, Market and Chestnut Sts.

ALL CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON.

'1 KLKPnoNK 3966 A.

BASSETT&, WASHBURN,

Wholesale Dealers and Growers of

CUT FLOWERS

68 Wabash Ave, Chicago, ill.
Greenhouses at Hinsdale, hi.

L. D. 'Phone at Chicago, Main 22.S.

L. D. 'Phone at Hinsdale, No. 10.

WIETOR BROTHERS.

BUrrcKHSORS TO

KENNIGOTT BROS. COMPiNy,

Wholesale Cut Flowers

42 and 44 E. Randolph Street,

CHICAGO, ILL.

WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY.

ROGERS PARK PLORAL CO.,

Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers

OFFK'K ANP RALK-SnooM,

51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO.

Headquarters for AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

COMPLETE LINE OF WISE DESIORS.

Mention the Ftorlau' Exchange when wrltlne.

ST. LOUIS

Gut Flower Co.,

Wholesale Florists,

I3J2 PINE STREET

St. Louis, no.

Mention the Florlflta' Ezcbanre when writltui.

E. G. HILL & CO.

W holesale Florists

RICHMOND, INDIANA,

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REINBERG BROS.

Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers.
. . . 600,000 Feet of Glass.

We can fill all ordors on short notice with all leading varieties of ROSES and
CARNATIONS. We are Headquarters for Fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

GIVE US A TRIAL AND CONVINCE YOURSELF.

SALESROOM, 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL.

-W. H- ELLIOTT, -

CUT STRINGS, 8 to 10 ft.
long, 50c. per string.

^^ Shipped to any part of the country.

Mention the Florlate' Exchange when writing.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

St. Louis

Milwaukee

Toronto

Names and Varieties

Apr. 12, 1899

Apr. 11, 1899

Apr. 11, 1899

Apr. 10, 1899

Apr. 11, 1899

A. BEAOxy. fancy— special.

JU.OO to 25. OU

.'6.00 to 36.01

.... to 25.0(1

JO.OO to 26.00

.... to ....

10. UO to IB. (HI
6.00 to 8.00
3.00 to 4.00

.... to ....
.... to ....
.... to

.... to 20. (Hi
.... to 16.0(1
6.00 to 8.011

12.60 to 15.00
ti.OO to 8.00
.... to ....

.... to ....

No. 1

.... to ....

Culls & ordinary

to

Bride

3.00 to 6.00
a. 00 to 6.00
to

5.00 to 1M'
5.00 to 7.0(1
.... to ....
.... to ....
.... to ....
.... to ....

4,00 to 6.01
4.00 to 5.00
.... to ....
.... to ....
3.00 to 8.00
.... to ....

4.00 to 6.0(1
4.00 to 6. 'JO
.... to ....
.... to ....
.... to ....
.... to ....

l.OO to 8.00

1.00 to 8.00

1.00 to 6.00

Hoste

to

l.tO to 4.00

1

€

Ska Victoria

4.00 to 6.00
.... to ....

.... to ....

n La France, ordinary...

.... to

'9 " extra

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to ....

C

.... to ....

.... to ....
6.00 to 5.00
.... to ....

.... to ....
3.00 to 6.00
.... to ....

.... to ....
4.00 to 6.00
.... to ....

1.00 to 6.00

3.00 to ,5.00
.... to ....

1 .00 to 8.00

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan.

1.00 to 6.00

.... to ....

to

.... to ....

.... to ....

1.00 to 3.00

PapaGontier

.... to ....

.... to ....

to

.... to ....

.... to ....

Perle

2.00 to 4.0(1
.... to ....

3.00 to 6.00

3.00 to 6. or

.... to 3.00
.... to ....

3.00 to 4.00
.... to ....

1.00 to 6.00

Sniiv. de Wootton

1.00 to 8.00

OBCHIDS-Cattleyas

40.00 to 60.00

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to 25.00

CypripediumB

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to

Dendrobium formosum..

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to ...

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to ....

r Inf'r grades, all colors
i, (White....

.... to .76

1.00 to 2.0C

.76 to 1.0(1

1.00 to 3.00

.... to l.on

l.SUto 2.0(1

.... to ....

1.60 to 2.0(.

.... to ....

2.O0 to 3.00

B Standard 1 Pink

1.60 to 2.00

.... to ....

1.00 to 2.0(1

.... to ....

2.00 to 3.011

® VAKIKTIE81 Red

1.611 to 2.0(1

2.00 to 3.0C

1.60 to 2.0(

.... to ....

2.00 to 3.00

._ VAKIK (vel.&Var.

L.'JOto 2.00

.... to ....

.... to

.... to ....

2.00 to 3.00

g •Fancy— ( White ....

3.011 to 4.011

.... to ....

3. en to 4.0(1

3.00 to 5.00

3.00 to 4.0O

3.00 to 4.tC

.... to ....

4.00 to 6.00

.S.OO to 6.011

3.00 to 4.00

n Brad™ of | Ked......

C9 standard »ar) ( Yel.&Var.

4.00 to 6.0(1

3.00 to 4.U(

4.0O to 5.0(1

3.00 to 6.00

3.00 to 4.00

4.0Oto 6.M

.... to ....

4.00 to 5.00

3.00 to 5.00

3.00 to 4.110

I Novelties

.... to ....

.... to ...

.... to ....

.... to ....

3.00 to 4.00

A
A
C

E

H
L
L

.76 to 1.0(1
.iO.OO to 76.00

1.00 to 1.26
.10. 00 tolOO.OO
10.00 to 12. 6(
.... to ....
.25 to .61
2.60 to 4.01
8.00 to 12. .1(1
3.00 to 4.00

.... to 1.0(1
.... to ....
.... to 10.01
.... to 2.0(1
.... to ....
.... to 3.0O
10.00 to 12.6(1
3.0O to 4.00

to 1.6(1

.... to .
.... to 10.00
.... to ....
.... to ....
.... to 4.0(1
.... to 8.00
.... to 4.0('

.... to ....

20.00 to 60.00

4.0O to 6.0(1
2.00 to 2.60
.40 to .611
2.00 to 4.0O
.... to ....

4.00 to 8.00

1.00 to 2.00

.... to .50

.... to ....

.... to ....

iLY OF THE Valley

3.00 to 4.0(

1.60 to 3.00

MiONONETTE— ordinary. . . .

1.00 to 2.0C

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to ....

1.00 to 3.00

" fancy...

.... to ....

.... to 4.0(

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to ....

N
P
S
1
V

2. on to 2.60

.40 to .6(

16.00 to 20.00

2.00to 3.00
.40 to .60

3.00 to 4.0(1
.... to ....
16.00 to 25.00
2.00 to 3.00
.... to ....

.... to 3.00
.... to ....
.... to 15.00
2.00 to 3.00
.... to .26

.... to ....
.... to ....
.... to ....
3.00 to 4.0(
.60 to .76

2. CO to 3.00

.... to ....

.... to ....

1.00 to 3.00

I oi.ETS— ordinary

.30 to .60

" extra

.... to .761 .60 to .76

.... to .601 .... to ....

.... to 1.25

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see our Correspondence Oolamns,

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.

Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not

guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

^is/iii_>^:x

CERANIUMS-Mlxed

From flats, hy mull, per 100, 50 cts.. per 1000, »4.00.
From 2 Inch pota, per 100, $1.5(). per 1000, »13.00.

llydruiiBea OliikMn. from 4 In. polslnbud, $1 a
doz.;t><alOOO. Send for samples. Cash with the order.

A grand lot, from 2 and 2J^

inch pots, $2.00 per 1(10 . .

FREI). llOEltNER, Cnpc May Oily, N.J.

BLIMER I. BAWI.ING.S, «uakertown. Pa.

Mention the FlorlBts' Exchange when wrlUng.

Mention the Plorlsta' Exchange when writing

Kentia Belmoreana

We have one of the largest and best stocks in the countrv nf this most popular Palm, now
ready for 3-inch pots. For one week we will offer them at $12.00 per 100. Cash with order.
■ CnilDHPtfC CDDIsWr'UDT One of the best payingHuristii' Plants.

A&lr AtlAUUD DrnCnUAIll 2-lnchpots, ready for 3-inch, $6.00 per 100;
3-iiieh pots, ready for •l-iinh. HO 00 per 100.

EMERSON 0. McFADDEN, U. S. Exotic Nurseries, SHORT HILLS, N. J.

Memtlon the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing.

NOVELTY!=BABY PRIMROSE=N0VELTY!

Will be a Btandfinl cut llower everywhere as now in Pltlladelphia and New York.
Useful color, purple, good wiry 8 inch sterna, productive durintf the whole cut
tlower season, good keeper and shipper. In pots, is salable ffir Christmas, Raster
and Decoration Day. Requires treatment like carnation or violet. Now time to
plant them in open ground. 100 Good Rooted Cnttlngs, S5.00; 100 2 luch
Pots, fliS.OO ; Sample by mail. 1 dozeD, 481.00. (Cash with order, please)

ALBERT KNAPPER, Clematist, Frankford, Phila., Pa

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LAGER & HURRELL.iTpr^eTo',

...ORCHIDS

Ii^-:LIA ANt'KPS AliBA Jnnt Hrrlvcl In fine
condition. I^Erlia AncepM iind I,. Aiitum-
nalis to follow sliortly.

Cherry Wood Baskets, Fresh Moss >"« Peat.

Corre.pondence^^^ SUMMIT, N. J.
Mention the FlorlsU' Exchange when writing.

Plants. Ttlo'ims iMliitr (inIiMs SiMcIally); Duplex and
other pans; Manual of Culture; Ort^lilii Food; Inaectl-
clUes: Fuinlpators; Peat. Moss. etc. Circulars sent.
WiLLowMEAD Gardens, East Orange, N. J.

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PAKSIES

Good stronK plants, growing
In the greenhouse, 11.50 per
100; 1(2.00 per lOOO.

CARNATION CUTTINtJS-ViOTOB, 11.25 per
100; tlO.tK) per loeo.

GERANHTIHS-%lnch pots, »3.00 per 100 ; 2^ Inch
pote, $2.(0 per too.

HEt,10TR0PE-2H Inch pots, $1.50 per 100.
Cash with order.

PARK NURSERY, Pottsville, Pa.

Mention the Florleta' Exchange when writing.

PANSIES

THE JENNINGS STRAIN.

Fine plants, from cold framen, lu bud and bloom
$1.50 per 100, by cxpresB. No small plants left.
FINEST niIXKI> SEEP, »1.00 per pkt.
C'asA witfi order.

E. B. JEIINlll6S,''°»ir' Southport, Goon.

GEOWEK OF TUB FINK8T FANSIB8.

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Galax Leaves.

CHAS. H. RICKSECKER, LInvllle, N. C

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PUMETTO LEJVES a"S

Used

■corntlng

supply any

amount. Low prices Correspondence sollvlted.

Air FInnlH cheap, by the doz. or IdO.

P. J. SCHDVR. KlBAiniiiiee, Fla.

Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing.

HIRDV CUT FERIIS

fl.'jr. per 1000.

SPIIAIiNlJM MOSS,

SOi'.iH. per suck.
L.AIIREI. HOPING,

4 cts. per yard.
Casli with order. All orders
by mall or dispatch promptly
attended to,

Thos. Collins, '"«„".?!'•

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

DAGGER FERNS

iFlrst quality. $150 per HJOO; Fnnry
Ferns. $2.00 per lOUO. Galax LeaveM. bronze or
asBorted, $1.00 per 1000. Laurel I<'eHtooninE,

$5.00 per 100 yds. Fine bunched Laurel, 50c. per bunch.

, "st'r'e'er Boston, Mass.

CROWLFERN CO.

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GALAX...

LEAVES

.„„ Leiconot
Sprays ••

FOR SPRINd AND

SUMMER USE.

Write for Prices to

HARLAN P. KELSEY

1106 TREMONT BUILDING, BOSTON, MASS.

Mention the Plorlsta' Exchange when writlnK

486

Twe F=I-ORISTS' EXCHKNGB.

ALL GOOD STOCK!

PEIiAIKJONIIIM Victor anil Salsbury, 3 lu. pots,

$4.00 per UW.
CElt AN IIIMS S. A. Nutt. Mine. Tbibaut, LaTavor.

Ite. Lo I'Mote. Mmo. Snllerol, 2« In. poU, t2.00 a 100.
IlELIOTROrE, 2« Inch pots. *2.00 per lOO.
FUCHSIAS, Storm King. Avalanche and Elm City,

2^0 Inch pots, $2.50 per luo.
VINCA VAR„Sln.pots,$3.00perlOO. Cash please.

WM. J. CHINNICK, Trenton, New Jersey.

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Crimson Verschafleltll and Golden Bedder, 60c. a 100 ;
$5.00 a 1000. In variety, 55c. a 100 ; $1.50 a 1000.

ALTERNANTHERAS f<;,f'fc .^^^^SlJlm.

AGERATUM niue and -White, 50 cts. per 100. _

GIANT SWEET ALYSSUM eo cts. per loo.

rAMMA^ 15 best varieties, our selection, dormant
l>nn nno ^^^^^^ jj.oo per lOO. Cash with order.

C. A. HARRIS & CO., - Delanson, N. T.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

AAlluiTIAIlC Healthy transplanted plants, Wm;
CARN ATIUR5 Scott. McGowan. $1.25 per 100; $10,
per 10<Xl. Dayl.rcak, U. Keller, Blizzard, tl.50 per 100.

ctrnAuillue Best 15 varieties, double and single,

ntKANIUMo j-lncbpotBln bloom. $4.50 per lUO.

IVY t;KIE.\NIlIi>IS, double white, pink and

scarlet, .l-iLn;li iiuts. cue. per doz.

HASTURTIUMS l^"'- ^«--'">°'^'*^"° -"

■ I TPBUAUTUCDAC Yellow and red, 2-incb

ALTcHNANIncnAs pots, $1.50 per lou.

CASH WITH IIRDER.

ALEX. SCHULTZ, PHILLIPSBURG, N. J.

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CARNATIONS, Standard vars.,|1.00 a 100.
MUSA ENSETE, i inch pot, doz. $3.00.
CANNAS, AUSTRIA, ITALIA, CROZY, 35

varioti.'s, $2.00 to $3.00 per 100.
GERANIUM, improved vars,, $1.00 a 100.
PARIS DAISY, yellow, $1.00 per 100.
ALYSSUM, double giant, 60c. per 100.
BEDDING PLANTS, full listof bushy stock.

C. OTTO SHWABE. Jenkintown, Pa.
Mention the Florieta' Exchange when writing.

COLEUS AND GERANIUMS

r>ni nlC U'wtod cuttings, 10 best bedders, our
UU LC. U O Bi-lectlon, 90c. per loO; $6,00 per lUOO.
nr'DAUItiUC Hooted Cuttings. 16 varieties, $1.75
uLnAnlUmO per 100; $12.00 per 1000.

i* 21.4 Inch, ready for 3!.^ inch, $3.00

per 100; $25 00 per 1000.' Cash with order
For special kinds and prices, address,

McBRIDE'S NURSERY, Mplaus, N. Y.

Mention the Florieta' Exchange when writing.

or Plants from
2 inch Pots...

Alvssum, Helintrope, Chrysanthemums,
EiiKl'lsh Ivy, Vinca Variegata, Ageratum, blue
and white. Lemon Verbenas.

Seedlings of Victoria and Queen of the
Market Hall Asters, Salvia Splendens, Calen-
dula, Tagetes, etc. Strong English Ivy, trom
6 in. pots. Stock plants of 'Mums. Write
what you want and we will give you prices.

JOHN RECK, - Bridgeport, Conn.

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Rooted Cuttings

1 Few Good Things You Want!

AspariiKUM PlumofliiH Nanus, 3 In $8.00 per 100.

Geraniunis,8lngleGraDtandnilxed 2In. 1.50 ;;
Double Grant tind double while, 2 In.... d.W

Aecrattim. blue and wblte; Double AiyssHm ;
CoieuH, red am! yellow; Altei'DautheraM, red
and yellow; Violett*, Campbell ; Asters, Semple s
Brantnitnt,': Scarh'l ^aK«' J/'^Vi }^t^,l1^S* ^ ^^■'
|i.5() pi^r lUl). rr-CASH WITH OKDEK.

GEO. M. EMMA3SS, Kewton, N. J.

Montlnn tho Florlfrtu' TCxchange when writing.

i ..SMI LAX..:

■ Nice thrifty planis from thumb pots. ■

■ If shifted now will mnkeline stock for ■

■ SummiT I'luntlng. $1 .W per 100. ■

NATHAN SMITHS SON, Adrian, Mich.

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SMITH'S FAVORITE.

This Geranium is a sport Iroin the Prince
Charles. It Is a great tiloomer, having double
rt'iwers, variegated and very protly. The stem
i< from 4 to % Inches long. I have cultivated It
for three years. I have somewhere hetween
(i 10 and KllO placits. I think there is nine other
like It in the Uniied States. The flower will
Ustas long as Carnations, after being cut. I
now offer them for sale for the first time, 3 at
the dozen rates. Kates $B 00 per dozen.
Cash with order.

E. SMITH, "'.Ctr' Waterloo, N.Y.

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Baltimore.

Trade Report.

There has been great activity in the
cut Hower marljet the past weeli. Car-
nations continue immensely popuiar.
Violets also are in a great demand, the
weather being in their favor. They con-
tinue large in size. Hoses are coming in
plentifully now, but the demand is not
quite so good as was the case a week
ago. There are lots of Harrisii and
longiflorum about— belated ones.

Club Meeting^.

An enthusiastic club meeting was
held Monday, April 10. Show matters
were the all-absorbing topic. Some
difficulty may beexperieneed in procuring
a suitable hall, as those available are
either too high-priced in rental or too
small, if the price is right. The schedules
are now printed.

President Flitton has promised apaper
on "Rhododendron Culture," and the
members are looking forward to this
treat. I. H. Moss will give us a paper
on "Greenhouse liuilding.'' This, too,
js looked forward to with much In-
jnterest.

The bulb man is hunting his cash
and soliciting orders for another year
(with care).

F. W. O. Schmitz, of Jersey City, was
in town this week.

Wm. Feast is still under the weather.

Christy is jubilantoverhissuccess with
his lilies for Easter; he struck it rich.

.\ tale is going the rounds that the lily
market dropped on Saturday evening
before Easter tar below par.— E. A. S.

New Orleans.

Easter News.

Tliere was nothing ver.y striking in
the I>:;aster trade. Flowering plants .sold
well, liHes being in good demand. Roses
and carnations also went well. (Church
decorations were good but as a rule there
is not mucli money in this work. U. J.
Virgin had some nice plants of lilac, a
novelty this season for I<;aster. M. Cook
& Son took the lead in flowering plants,
thi-ir .izalcas lieing extra fine. Of Harrisii
(lint grown) .Ytiele Rros. had a grand lot
just aliout two weeks too late. The best
flowers sold for .fSS to f 3.50 per dozen;
roses, $2; carnations, 75c. to $1. Car-
nations, roses and violets are getting
plentiful now on our sidewalks. Roses
are just commencing to bloom; the hy-
brids are very fine this year.

Jottines.

Dur gardons are looking like Spring
again, .\liout .''.."i per cent, of our large
palms are showing life. Phfenix canari-
ensis, Sabal palmata and Chamuerops ex-
celsa have stood best. One paim we
always thought to be very hardy was
Cocos australis; but few are left.

The commissioners of Audubon Park
liave received two carloads of palms
from California, chiefly Chamjerops ex-
celsa,tor planting on the neutral grounds
and sidewalks on St. Charles avenue.
This ought to prove a boon to the city,
also to the florists.

Harry Papworth got in a large car-
load of Phu'iiix Pritchardia, cocos and
chama;rops, these to replace those that
were killed by the late frost.

Some of our large orange growers have
decided to replant again.

This has been the most changeable
Winter we have experienced — one day
.June weather, next Winter, H. P.

Pittsburg.

After Easter.

Trade since l^aster has been very
active, especially in funeral work. Roses
are excellent, and carnations are in ex-
cellent condition and prices are fairly
good for both. ISulb stock is shortening
us somewhat, and will be done earlier
than usual. (Juite a number of com-
plaints was heard about some of the
stock being very poor, and many tulips
{•oiiiiiin lilind. Sweet peas go slow, not
many being in yet. Violets are plentiful
and in good demaiul. More Harrisii
lilies are about now' than are needed; a
good many were unsold at Easter.

Plant sales are very slow, due to the
weather, as Winter still holds on, the
thermometer having been below the
freezing point for severtil nights in suc-
cession, and snow falling at times.
News Notes,

The lirm of fiust. Ludwig in the
.VUegheny market has been changed to

vi!:'%/\/%/%^^^%%/^^^^/%^^%^'^

Cypress
Greenhouse Material.

We are the pioneers in Clear Cypress Greenhouse Material, We
discovered that Cypress is better than any other wood for green-
houses from top of posts up and we introduced it, and fought for it
against many prejudices, and finally succeeded in bringing it into
general use.

Others have attempted to follow where we lead, others are trying
to reap what we sowed, but we have the experience and are recog-
nized as e.xperts in greenhouse construction.

Write for Circulars
or Estimates,

Lockland Lumber Co.

LOCKLAND, OHIO.

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Gustav & J. W. I>udwig from April 1,
1899. The latter was connected with
the business for many .years.

H. Zyp, of Holland, is in town solicit-
ing orders.

The reception given by the Florists'
Club, Thursday, April (>, to the memljers
and a few friends, was a most successful
affair, and hear ily enjoyed by everyone
present. The hall was nicely decorated
with plants and cut blooms donated by
the florists. Dancing and card playing
were indulged in until early morning.
About fifty couples were present. Short
post-prandial talks on a variety of mat^
ters were made by your correspondent,
John Bader, T. P. Langhans, F. Burkl,
.T. W. I.udwig, W. Clark, G. Oesterle,
E. C. Ludwig and ,J. B. Murdoch. All
the members, excepting perhaps, half a
dozen, were present. E. C. R.

It is rumored that a number of green-
houses will be erected by the violet-
growers of Rhinebeck, N. Y., this year.

w«.|>r I FOX HANDLING COLLECTIONS
Xwherel FoR SECURING REPORTS. . . .

FOB INFORMATION WBITK

THE NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE,

C. S. LODER, Sec'y, 211 Broadway, New York.

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For deNtroj-tDK sround n olee in lawns, parte.
eardenB and cemeteries. The only PERFECT
mole trap in existence. Gnaranierd locatcb
moles where nil olber trHps fall. Sold by
seedsmen, ABrlcultural Implement and Hardware
dealers, r^r sent by express on receipt of $'^.00 by

H. W. HA LEW. RIDGEWOOU, N. J.
Mention the FIorletB" Kxctaange when writing.

Mention the Florlata' Szchange when writing.

PURE WHALE

OIL SOAP,

the old standby
- -^ - — — — — -._— ^ — Plantwasn and In-
secticide. We ofTer tlie box of 12 one pound bars for
f 1.20; the box of fiO one pound bars for $5.(10. Increased
results obtained wben mixed with our concentrated
Tobacco Ex I met , price Jl.no the pallim. Can be used
to lidvantAui- in dally "prinklint; with our Bi'n8!!i Hnll
PerlVcl InHrri I>cnI royrr, to be attached to
bose. Price |>5.(;0 each. Examine our latest Seed List

AUGUST RDLICER& SONS. 52 Dby St.. N.Y.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange wben writing.

ADOO FIBRE and
ADOO LIQUID

Will do all that is claimed
If Inttlligenlly Ustd .<« ,•*

SHEEP MANURE

Cleaned and prepared expreiilr for florliti' aie.
Ton will find It the genuine artiole. For referenoe
to Iti being flrit-olais I refer you to Henry F.
Wloht!l.'018Market Street. Phlla., Pa. Trial bag!
of 160 IbB., |3.U; per ton, $2B.OO. M ton *t ton ratt.
Catb with order.

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

1 0 1 3 Ontarlfr St., PHILA., PA.

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GEORGE RIPPERGER,

SHEEP MANURE

I have now on hand a large quantity of
Al SHEEP MANUIIE. lySend for Price

List and Sample

Best Fertilizer for Top Dressing,

FS'r;.°L«otri't''- LONG ISLAND CITY.

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The Harrisii Disease . . .

Can be prevented bv ImmerBing the bulba for
five hours in a solution of ... .
KRAFT'S PLANT TONIC, 99 per cent.

This has been conclusively proven by experiments
at Lincoln Park, Chicago. The Tonic also kills
Hard Shelled Scale, Mealy Bug, and

other Insect pests withoufc injury to the plant
Send for circular and price list

KRAFT PLANT TONIC CO., Rockford, III.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Tobacco Stems

FRESH, CLEAN, STRONG.
300 pound bales, $ 1 .50. Ton, $9.00

MUSHROOM SPAWN

$6.50 per 100 lbs.

Fret^h ImportoUo
Oenulne Kngllsh...

H. G. FiUST & CO.. l\§s^M\ PHILi., Pi.

Mention the Florists' Exchange wben writing.

ALL Nuraerymen, SeedsmeQ, and Florists
wishing to do business with Europe should
send for the

TRY THEM !

Mention the Florists' Exchange wben wrIUng.

"PortiGultaralBilvertiseF"

This is the British Trade Paper, being read
weekly by all Horticultural traders; it is also
taken by over lOiiO of the best Continental
houses. Annual subscription to cover cost
of postage, 75 cents. Address

HDIXOR.8 OF XHE "H. A.**

Chilwell Nurseries. NOTTS, ENGLAND

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Deutsche Sartne^/eiturio

Largest Circulation of any German
Horticultural Publication.

Subscribers and CorrespondentB In every part of the
world. ProfiiBi'lv Illusirati'd auil pnictieal articles
covering the wbuU' ii.'i.i nf t;;iril<'iiing give the most
trustwoftby and '|iii''t^''^t r>'|i"ri,'j alunit all progress in
Lortleulture In Kunijiran and mUkt i,-niintrles.

As an advertising Medium it offers ths best facilities
for opening foreign business relations.

Piibllslied Weekly. Subscription price |13 00 per year,
mailed free to all countries. Sample copies free.

Tuclwi^MoII er-Trfiirh

■^^■^'^* ^ * ^^^i^"* (ALLEMAQNE)
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April 15,1899.

Twe F=I-ORISTS* EXCHKNGE.

427

Manufactiirere.

16 & 18 N 5th SI

Philadelphia, Pa.

HORTICULTURAL

Correspondence AUCTIONEERS

Sales every Tuesday and Friday.

CLEARY & CO.,

60 Vesey St., NEW YORK.

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GUT FLOWER SOKES

Three awards for superiority.
Send for illustrated list. . . .

EDWHRDS&DOGKEB

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FLORISTS PREPARING

For their new work on Greenhoases will benefit
themBelvee by writing to me, and describe the
number and Blze of VENTILATORS. Btate
■whether separate or united.

E. A. ORMSBY, Melrose, Mass.

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PURE SHEEP MANURE

By the bag, ton or carload, ground
and prepared especially for gardens

and florists' use

Send for Price List and Sample.

J. L. ELLIOTT, Canal [t, Bethlehem, Pa.

P. O, Box 2G2.
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BOSTON FlOniST LETTER GO.

Manufacturers Of FLORIST*' LETTERS.

Dlmeofloiu of
this box, SS iB.
long by 18 tn,
wide and IX In.
bit;b. 2 Bections.

ThiB wooden box nicely utained Bnd TarnlBhed,
18x60x19 made In two neotlooB. one yV^^LV./ ^*
Utter, BlTcn »WB7 with flmt order of 600 Utteri.

^lock Letteri. IH or 2 Inch ilie. per 100. »a.OO.

Script Lttteri. %i 00.

Faitener with eaoh letter or word.

Uaed by leading florlBti everywhere aod for
•al* by all wholesale flo Mts and supply dealen.

N. F. McCarthy, Treas. & Hanager,
i'S^Sk BOSTON^ MASS. m^J^S it

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RED TOWERS BRAND

BONE MEAL

FOR FLORISTS

100 lb. bag, »1.73 300 lb. bag, S3.%5

V4 ton, S7.50 Vi ton, S14.50

1 ton, 828.00

F. O. B. BrldKeport, Conn.

— ALSO —

Odorless Lawn Dressing

and

....Garden Fertilizers^

TERMS, CASH WITH ORDER

RED TOWERS GREENHOUSES

HACKENSACK, N. J.

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Nothing Like li.

Tn my opinion there Isnothingpubllshed like
Kxi'll *NQK for the benefit of Horists, seedsmen
uii'l nurserymen. N. E. FARMER.

Canton, N. Y.

KVERV FCORISX
OUKllt to INHl'RK

FOB PAKTICULARS AI>DBBB6

HAIL

JOHN G. ESLER.Sec'y, Saddle River, N.J.

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BEST I) THE WORLD

For Stringing and Tying Purposes.

mil mmi

comes put up 2 ozs.

on a spool, 8 spools in

a box, containing 16

ozs. actual Silkaline,

12 lbs. in a package.

Made in green and fancy colors. For sale \ y

all the leading jobbers throughout the United

States. Don't take any substitutes. Price,

S1.25 per lb. Send for Samples.

JohnG.MeyerSCo.,''lt"r'?eT"Boston,Mass.

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long's Florists' Pliotograplis.

For use in taking orders ; 272 subjects.
The accepted up-to-date standard.
Sets J1.75 up. CATALOGUE FREE.

Floral Art Catalogue.

For out-of-town business. Ninety-six
arrangements illustrated and priced
in a practical manner. SAMPLE
COPY, 20 cts. in stamps.

Address DAN'L B. LONG, Publisher.

BUTFALO, N. Y.

By the Bag:,
^ Ton or Carload. ^

X fW WRITE US FOR QUOTATIONS.

X ELLIS & POLLWORTH

t MILWAUKEE, WIS. •

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SCOLLAY'S

IIHPROTED

PUTTY BULB

For Olaztne Sash, Etc.,

— AI.BO THE —

PHTENT PLANT SPRINKLER

For sale by your Seedaman
or lent, poitpald, for SI .00.

JOHN A. SCOLLAT,

74 & 78 Myrtle Ave.,
BROOKL.YN, - N. V
SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE.

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WITH THE "INCOMPARABLE " \

BORDEAUX NOZZLE

<u(.h..w. ycDncCUC' itrfiv'KT

MuLi-M r.innl.ion whlU- ]*uinplii|f.
THE DEMIN(i"c6.?SALEM. OHIO.

IwlIv,. isrl.-ti,-« of SpTBvent. PIMFS OF
ILLKIVDH. H-rttei.»ori,iri:et.'l WBrtcrn
AgtntB, npniilan St llulib,.!!, 4'h1r-ai;f». III..

CaLftlopiie aD.I formnliu, nifll)i:.| KHEH

Ton SHOULD KNOW WHAT
NOTED GROWEliS SAT

^T^^^B iDformatlon, bookfetp, prices on
% ^ request. Leading Eastern Dealers
handle It. Eastern Clieiiiicnl Co.. Mfrs.
0*.20 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, l>IasH.

Imperial Liquid
Plant Food does

Inodorous, not expensive. Full

" kle

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pOM BINING the
^ qualities of an
absolute insect exter-
minator with those of
a vigorous fertilizer.
Recommended and In
nse by tbe foremo'st
florlBts and nurserymen
In the land. For Sale at
the Seed Stores.

ROSE MFG. CO.,

Niagara Falls, New York

Mention the Florlsta' Bxchan^ when wrltlnc.

REED & KELLER

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

122 W. 25th Street,
NEW^ YORK CITY.

Mention the Florlata' Exehanjye when WTltlng.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

(Patented).

Telephone Noilh 953

24 in^

il in. 18 in.

Manufacturers of

15 in.

CO.,

"The kind that
never fall apart."

Factory & Office : 339 &, 34 1 Clybourn Ave., Chicago.

Mention the Florlata' Bxchanga when wrltlnn.

COLUMBIA PLANT TUBS

iWsJiTliCOIIIIi!

??

Extract from " The Weekly Florists' Review." April 6, '99.

HARTFORD, CONN.

" Tlie Spring flower exhibition of tlie Connecticut Horticultural
Society opened March 28.

" VERY FINE CYCLAMEN were exhibited by James Ballantyne,
gardener for Ex-Gov. Morgan G. Bull<elev, WHICH FOR SIZE OF
INDIVIDUAL FLOWERS ARE SELDOM EQUALED. These were awarded
a first prize, and also the ' Jadoo ' prize, the plants having been
watered with Jadoo Liquid."

Extract from "American Gardening, *' April 8, 1899.

CONNECTICUT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

"THE CHIEF FEATURE of the Show was an Exhibit of CYCLAA^EN
OF IMMENSE SIZE, BOTH AS REGARDS PLANTS AND BLOOMS, shown
by Mr. James Ballantyne, gardener to Ex-Gov. Morgan G. Bulkeley."

CONNECTICUT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY,

Westland Street,

Hartford, Conn., March 30, 1899.

THE AMERICAN JADOO CO., Philadelphia, Pa.

Dear Sirs : — I beg to state that there was one entry made in your
special classes for our Spring Exhibition ; Class S, for Cyclamen
watered with Jadoo Liquid. First Prize was awarded to Mr. James
Ballantyne, gardener to Ex-Gov. Morgan G. Bulkeley. These plants
were the greatest feature of the Show.

Respectfully yours,
(Signed) C. H. BOYKETT, Secretary.

Uentlon tbe Florists* Exchange when writing.

Send for our New Catalogues.

I THE lEBicim \m\ CO., v:lSe7ph".vVa.

'fsmmmmmmffffn

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428

The F=i-orists* Exchmnge.

STANDARD ♦ POTS.

We are now ready to supply a superior
quality of Pots in unlimited quantities.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.

A. H. HEWS & CO.,

NORTH CAMBRIDGE, • MASS.

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TOBACCO
STEMS.

Bales, 300 to SCO lbs.,

70c. per 100 lbs.

TOBACCO DUST.

Bags 25. 50 and 100 lbs. 2H

ct8. per lb.
Above extra strong and
fresh.

SYRACUSE FLOWER
POTS

SOLB AGENT FOB
NKW JEESKT.

FIBRE VASES, RUSTIC
HANGING BASKETS,
HOSE AND GLASS.
13S stone Sti|f et.

U. CUTLER RYERSON. '^l:^TH'^%'i:

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STANDARD FLOWER POTS

Cream Colo*.

iVt ID., per 1000, $ 4 95

4 in., " 0 20

5 in., •• 10 80

6 in., " 16 60

First Quality
i;^ in., per 1000. .(2 40

2 in., " .. 2 75
2i4 in., " .. 3 35

3 in., " .. 4 70 ,

Packages extra.

C. HENNECKECO.""-^';^.''"'

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STHHDBBD FLOWES POTS

DO YOU NEED O
FLOWER POTS I

If SO, write for prices before you order,

WILMER COPE A. BRO.,

Lincoln UniTerslty* - - Chester Co., Pa*

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STANDARD FLOWER POTS!

Packed In small crates, easy to bandle.

Price per crate
1600 2 In. pots In crate, $4.88

1500%
10003
' 8003)^

5004

• 3205

144 6

600
5.00
5.80
4.50
4.51
3.16

Price per crate
120 7 In. pota In crate, $4.20

60 8
48 9
4810
2411
2412
1214
6 16

3.00
SMi
4.80
3.60
4.80
4.80
4.50
Send for price list

Seed pans, same price as puts. ... ,

of Cylinders for Cut Flowers. Hanging Baskets, Lawn
Yases, etc. Ten per cent, off for cash with order.

HILFINCER BROS. POTTERY,

OR.... FORT EDWARD, N . Y.

August Rolkkh & Sons, New York Agents,

52 Dey Strbkt, New York City.
Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

Neponset Flower Pots

Made of Waterproof Cardboard,
of nice Terra Cotta color.

Terms— Net cash with order. If ordered shipped by
freluht. add 50 cents cartniie.

Packed In OroBs WetKht
Size Crateeof per lOOO pots Per 100 Per 1000

3«
5

Inch 1000 about 20 lbs 10 25

..low..

..1000..
..1000..
.. 500 .

.. eoo .

. 600..

23

3t

16 '

76 •

100 ■

150 '

30

46

. 00

80

1 20

1 65

Standard Pot Measure.

Less quantities than full crates at 100 rates.

Full sample dozens of a size mailed un receipt of

10c. 12c. I'.c. 22c. 30c. 46c. TOc.

For 2^ In. 2^ In. 8 in. S!^ In. 4 in. 5 In. 6 In. pots.

F. W. BIKD <& !«ON, Manulnclurera.

Addrea. all orders to oar General Aitenta,

August Rolker & Sons

62 DEY STREET, NEW YORK.
Our EnHleni Aueiits nre;

R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., Boston. Mass.

Mention the Florlsta* Exchange when writing,

On Your Coal Bills

IF YOUR HOUSES ARE HEATED BY

A FURMAN BOILER.

Send for large Illustrated Catalog^ue,
Florists' edition. Let us make jou
an estimate FREE.

THE HERENDEEN MFG. CO.

Home Office:

50 Fay St., Geneva, N. Y.

New England Office:

54 Oliver St., Boston.

Mention Paper.

HOT-BED-

GREENHOUSE

VENTILATOR

GULF CYPRESS BARS

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

MANUFACTURED BY

S. JACOBS & SONS, Office: 406 W. 13th St., New York.

Estimates and
Catalogues
Cheerfully Furnished.

Greenliouse Glass at Wholesale

Factory, Storerooms:

Borough of Queens,

N.Y.

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Greenhouses Built and Heated

Economically and Perfectly by

HENRY W. GIBBONS, '

138 LIBERTY STREET,
ISEW VORK.
EXPERT ADVICE AND PLANS FUBNISHED. ESTIMATES FREE.
- Mention the. Florlata' Exchange when writing.

CLASS

FOR GREENHOUSES. GRAP-
ERIES, CONSERVATORIES,
AND HOTBEDS.

GLASS

VANHORNE, GRIFFEN & CO.,

PpBnch and American Glass. ** co,* aReSHSroH s"!"''' NEW YORK

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INTERNATIONAL HEATER CO.

237 WATER ST., NEW YORK
BOSTON, 47 UNION ST. CHICAGO, 86 E. LAKE ST.

'^.fS, BOILERS F» GREENHOUSES

Over SO years' experience. Write for Catalogue.

!Tiiimmimmiimmmiiimiiimimi!mmimnimmmmina

= HO OESEHHOnSB OWHEB SHOnLD BE WITHOUT 1

FIRE INSURANCE i

The best form of Insurance can be had through 3
. 1 Mutual ABsociation. Write to secretary for 3
: particulars of 3

= Florists' Mii\ Fire hmm Associitioni

E W. J. VESEY, 8eo'3, FOItT WAYNK» INI>. 3

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Jmi loproTsd Challengt,

Roller bvarlng.Belf-oillDg deTlse,
aatomatlo stop, solid link chain
makes the IMPROVED CHAL-
LBNUB the most perfect appa-
ratus In the market.

Write for catalogue and prlcei
before plaolng your orders else-
where.

Quaker City Machine Co.^

RICHMOND. IND,

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Mention the Flortsla' Exchange when writing.

MASTICA

FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES.

Proven superior to putty. UaBler to apply and stays on.
Not affected by extremes of weather. Endorsed by
prominent florlets. Send for descriptive clrcnlar of
MaHtica and Mastica (>lazing Machines*

F. 0. PIERCE C0./i'f«"r„"iS:;;'S.TN8wYorl(.

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SUMMER IN WINTER

By Usine

Standard Greenhouse Boilers

One oent %etm oar Oatalo^ne.

GIBLIN & CO., . Dlica, N. Y.

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HOTHOUSE GLASS

All Sizes a Specialty.

C. S. WEBER & CO.

4 Desbrosses Street, New York.

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GLASS

For Qreenhouses, Oraperies,
Hotbeds, Conservatories,

and all other purposes. Get onn Pio-
URBS BEFORE BUYING. Estimates freely
given.

N. COWEN'SSON,

392-94 W. Broadway, New York.

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SMOOTH ON JOINTS '">•£""
SMOOTH ON GISTINBS ».--

SMOOTH ON MFG. CO.,

547 Communipaw Ave., JERSEY CITY, N.J.

Vrekland Tompkins, B. S., Cbemlat and Manager.

IF YOU WANT A

GOOD SASH LIFT

For a Very Little Money Get

,W OEPf^RTUdE-"

For Descriptive Catalogue Send to

J. 0. CARMODY, EVANSVILLE, IND.

PREJS

IS MUCH MJORG DURABLE tHAN PINE.

SASH BARS

OP Toi|t FEET INLEN6TH on LONGER.

Greenhouse

AND OTtfER BUILDtNC MAfERJAL.

Senofof our Illustrdted BooK
"CYPRESS LUMBERAI«|TSUSES."

Send for^'ur Special 6reenhousfe<frcol&r.

CO;

412 TO 422

^HAWTHORNE AV.

.CHICAGO, ILL

7

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

April 15, IwyS'

THe F^LORiSTS* Exchange.

429

VENTILATING
APPARATUS ^
FLORISTS

Low Cost-Satisfaction Guaranteed

Send 5 ctR. postage to New York Office for lateet catalogue of Greenhouse Heating
and Ventilating ApparatuR. Send forestiraates on Cypress Qreenhouse Haterial. aUo
for our Patent Iron Greenhouse Construction. Send for circulars of Hotbed 5ash anil
Frames.

We Make Special Greenhouse PUTTY— Price on Application.

LORD & BURNHAM CO.

Horticultural Architects and BullderB
NEW YORK OFFICE : GENERAL OFFICE and WORKS:

St. James BIdg. B'way & 26th St. Irvington=on-Hudson, N. Y.

226 N.5AL1NA5T
SYRACUSE N.Y.

Wontl/vn thA V^nriari' FTchnn^- t«-N

PIPE

Wrought Iron Pipe, Valves, Cooks, Fit-
tings, etc., for Steam and Hot "Water ;
Rubber Hose, Pamps and Well Points.

WM. H. KAY, 42 Dey St., New Vork.

VALVES

Mention the Fiorista' Exchange when writing.

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress.

BEST GRADES. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP.

A.DIETSGH&CO.sHEF'F'.lLTAVECHIGAGO,iLL

Mention the Flnrlnu' Kurhant;** wh^-n wrmn.-

til

HAS POSITIVELY NO EQUAL FOR.,.

Mention tlilB paper.

STRENGTH, DURABILITY and NEATNESS.

Guaranteed for 10 yeara. Has a solid wheel and shaft cast In
one (malleable iron). No slipping on Line Shaft as the case with
all others. Catalogue free.

.....E. HIPPARD, Youngstown, Ohio.

Mpntlnn Hi.- Klurlsln' ^:xl■tlM in;f

Water Every Day in the Year for
Flowers and Lawns when

Rider^'- Ericsson Hot Air Pumps

are used. Nearly 25,000 sold during the pant 25
years Prices reduced. Send to nearest office
for catalogue "X."

Rider=Ericsson Engine Co.,

22 Cortlandt St.. New York. I 86 Lake Street. Clilcngo.
a3H FrankllD Street. Boston. 40 N. 7th St., Pblladelplila.
692 Craig St., Montreal, P. Q. | 22 A Pitt St.. Sytiney. N.S.W.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Gorton Side Feed Boiler

SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR

GREENHOUSE HEATING.

YOU W/\NT THE:1BEST. WE HAVE IT.

Send for Catalogue and investigate for yourself.

GORTON & LIDGERWOOD CO.

96 Liberty Street, New York.

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^

mmmi hehtikmiiid vehtiliiihi},

Horticultural Architecture and Building.

pitching^^Go

ESTABLISHED 1844.

233 MercBr Street, - NEW YORK.

FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS.

NINETEEN SIZES.
Perfect Sash Raising' Apjtaralus.

Rosehouses, Greenhouses, Etc , of Iron
Frame Construction erected ccmplcto
_ (j or the Structural Iron ^VoIk ihip-

|;:_g» pcd ready for erection.

fv Iron Frame Benches wi h the

*' Perfect Drainage Bench TH*"
sr Slate Tops.

SK^MU 4G. PU»TAGK 1^'OH ILLUSTRATED CATALOGt'E.

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1/3 OF YOUR MONEY SAVED

BY BUYING NEW UP-TO-DATE

Gable and Pipe Ventilators, Soil Sifters, Insecticide Mixers.

>Br-SEND FOR NEW ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE.-«S!,

A. Q. WOLF «( BRO., Dayton, Ohio.

Mention the Flortata' BJxchange when writing.

FOR GREENHOUSES

WATER

RICHMOND
HEATERS

STEAM

85 CENTER ST.,
NEW YORK.

RICHMOND STOVE CO.

NORWICH, CONN.

GLASS

We carry the largest
stock of Greenhouse
Glass in New York.

We make a specialty
of I6x24s and can
make special prices.

SELECTED BRANDS IN FRENCH AND AMERICAN.

HOLBROOK BROTHERS, 85 to 80 Beekman St.. New York.

■

Mention th«. Flnrlals' Pro

EXCLUSIVELY

A Greenhouse Heater,

Specially adapted for the work. Easy
to erect. Simple in operation. Eco-
nomical as to consumption of fuel.
Send for catalogue and list of prices.

MYERS & CO.

(Ebtablished 1819.)
r5l8-l520 So. gth St., Philadelphia.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltloff.

430

The I=l-ORists' Exchange.

April li, 1 899.

For Florists and Market Gardeners.
Wholesale Catalogue sent on Application.

SEMPLE'S ASTER, choice strain, pink, white and lavender,

;^ oz., 40 cents; oz., $1.50.

w.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

C. BECKERT, ^^IT Allegheny, Pa.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Largest Stock in the Country.

All goods up-to-date and of superior quality
Write us for prices and other information
Our new Catalog-ue sent on application to
tbe trade only.

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.,

60. 62, 54, 56 N. Fourth St., PHILADcLPHIA. Pa
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

SOO DfiEGjIEP IKDIVISg

One year old, from open ground, now
in flats, at 4 cts. spot ca-sh ; needs 4 inch
pots. Sold for want of room. Apply at
once to

GEO. H. ROWDEN, - Wallingford, Conn.

Mention th* FlorlBta' Bxchanice when writing

ASTER PLANTS

Lartre Btucky ulanls. Queen of tbe
Market and Xruffaut's, 50 cts. per KiU;
»3.5« per lOOO.

P AMCICC In White and Yellow only, large
I niioii.o plants, 5l)ciB. perlOO; $3 5Ual0ur.

J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa.

M^nttnn th*> Floriwiw' Enrhang** when writing.

Hardy Aquatics

NFutphiPA Alba Candidlaslina, the large-
flowering Eoglifch Water Lily; pure white with
broad petals; early flowering, and continues
until frost. 50 cts. each; $5 00 per duz.

NymplifeiOdarata, pure white with smaller
petals than the above, 15cts.eacb: $1.50 per doz.

Nymphiva Odorata Rosea, the flowers are
of large size, in color deep pink. Early and
free bloomer until heavy frost, 35 cts. each;
$3.50 per doz. by express. Cash with order.

D. B. SEIDEL,

728 W. Market St., • - POTTSVILLE, PA.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltine.

GENUINE
STOCK.

TARRAGON

PLANTS and ROOTS.

H. BIALLIET, Bound Brook, M.J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrttlpg.

PeaGock's Hew Dallias

Vi\r 1 0(10 ^B^st New Varieties.
rOi lOyy Best Old Varieties.

Send for ournew lllustrat d Trade List before order-
ing elsewhere.

g^g^PEACOCK'S DAHLIAS always received highest
awards over all competitors. Forty-eix first prizes
out of forty-Dine entries during past four years—
an unequaled record.

Best New and Standard Carnations —

Beautifully IlluBtrHted and accurately duscri.ed Id
our Trade List. Send for copy.

Surplus Stock of Mixed Dahlias—

At ilgiit price. Also Dahlias under color

tt^-CORUESPONDENCE SOLICITED.

W. p. PEACOCK, - - Atco, N.

J,

Mention Ihf Plnristn' Kxchan^p wht^n ^vrltlnir

CHNNAS

ALTERNANTHERA

MjiK. Ckozy. Chas. Henderson, Eqandalk,
FLoRKNrE Vaunuan, and otber varieties,
alnady eiartL-d, $'IW per lUO ; 115.00 per 1000.

A. Nana, E. Nana-
60c. a 100; $5.00 a 1000.
^. Thcbstonia, a. gut-
tata, Fbasti, etc., 2 In., $2.00 a lOO,
Manicata Begonias, 3 In., floe, ?2.00per doz.

VINCA MAJOR VehiS^-'^ "" ""' ' '"•• *"•*

Souv. DK Cbas. Tuenke, In
bud, 3 in., $5.00 per 100.

Mes. H. Robinson,

OF THB

per 100.

IVY GERANIUM

S M I L AX From flats, 50 ctt. per 1(X1 ; $1.00 per 1000.

CHRYSANTHEMUM'^

Pacific, J. Jones, E. D» W f fjalo
per 1011. , " i vjaie

GERANIUMS S«„"s"?I,. •^^' ^^ai'i
DOUBLE PETUNIAS l^'&^^li^]'"

....CASH, PLEASE....

A.J.BALDWIN,Newark,Ohio.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

THE UNDERSIGNED hcy^ nox/
the control of the

FLORAL DEPARTMENT in

I

.'8

LARGE DRV COODS HOUSE AT

Fulton, Duffield and Bridge Streets, BROOKLYN, N. Y.

Besides doing a retail business they have madearrangements with the said ComDany for large
spaces on tbe Main, Mezzanine and Third floors, where they will also conduct a Wholesale Com-
misaiou Plant Business Telephone connections cnn be made at all times. We intend to
provide our salesmen with lij;ht wagons to show their line of eamplts of plants to the florist.

All Plants Sold on a 10% Commission Basis sT/omeVtrof 'paim "pfowe??"^

Plants in general or any buperfluous stock you may have. All plants must be shipped to the
Duffield street entrance receiving room No plauis leceived after 6 p.m.

TO THE FLORISTS IN GREATER NEW YORK! a"t"ire'rtwfc°e'I";ferw°itn

full line of samples of plants of which we intend to carry.

TELEPHONE CALL, f^ f^ CZ I T CZ ED ^^ C*^ r\

554 BROOKLYN. fS^ FX CT J— » !_-» CT FX CX V-r V^ .

^^~ Address all communications to Kreller & Co., care Joseph H. Bauland Co.

Mention the Florists' ExchanRA wh«n writing

CANNAS

Write for our Price List of the New American
Pedigree Cannas, and older sorts

11 J^^-^lt — ' I ./v e^ _ 2« Incli. VELDTINA.JI.OO per 100; FLAVA, 15.00 per 100;

"-" *— ^ *^ ' ' ' ■'^ ' NEKOSA. $5.00 per IW; BICOLOK, J6.00 per 100

ASPARAGUS SPRENGEKI, t% Inch, *1.0O per 100.

THE CONARD & JONES COMPANY, 'West Grove, Pa.

Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

specialty:
Floral Metal
Designs J-,^

specialty:
Prepared J- j*
( Cycas Leaves.

***

. . . WRITE FOR CATALOGUE.

404, 406, 408, 410, 412 East 34th Street,
NEW YORK CITY.

Specialty : Wheat Sheaves.

A. HERRMANN,

Manufacturer of Metal Floral Desig;ns

importer and Dealer in Florists' .'-upplies.
Uention the Florlsta' Excbanse when wrltins.

SPECIALTIES AT LOW RATES

ACALYPHA SANDERI

rr

DAHLIA CAMELU/EFLORA slis

Illustrated In Florist*' Excnange, August 13, 1898, and In Florists' Review, January 26, 1899
This variety is particularly gooa lor tipriDg sales as pot plants and Is an abundant bloomer,
valuable lor cut flowers, and does not exceed 2 feet in heif ht in pots or in Held. Tbe blooms are
hold, clean cut, pure white, with very full center. Good, strong plants out of VA inch pots
81.60 per doz. ; SIO.OO per 100. Will be in best condition for delivery April lOth. Orders
booked now and filled in rotation. Cash with order.

A. L. NIILLER, j£in:iaica Ave., Brooklyn, N, Y.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

HARDY NYMPHMS

FOR THE WATER GARDEN.

NOW '* ^"^ ^""^ ™ PLANT IN ORDER TO SECURE BEST RESULTS THIS SEASON.
We offer a full line of Hardy and Tender Nymph;eas, Lotus, and Victo iss, tor all
purposes, decDration, display and for cut flowers. We make a specialty of these favorites, and
our collections in both hardy and tsnder sorts are unsurpassed. We are pleas d to furc ish esti-
mates and offer practical suggastions for planting large or small ponds, to intending purchasers.

HENRY A. DREER, = Philadelphia, Pa.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

NOVELTIES

OP THE

SEASOIST.

New Hybrid Carnalion Vulcan ^ Fi'-';'-cia»s summer Bioominu

., , '^ , . "«*..*.« <'nrinilnin. a Iirl^'ht red. very free

llowerlng variety, sironc, cnct grower, no stick Deeded H ellehtiibllalied plants, from 2X Inch
S3.00 per lOOi 'J.i HI 100 rate.

pots, 3 for ^ ets; 11.00 per dozen
ACALVPHA. SAMDERIAKiA..

3 Inch pofs, 50c. each.

. ^n 4 ■> 4 j^iT^ ui>»i7v'<-i..t> t SIzeofPot Perdoz. Per 100

ASl AIcAC.Ufe ?*I*KEN<.KICI 2W Inch An "in

AGKKATirni, I'KiNfi'.ss fAui.iNE :.::::...::::::::.::: iil •• * m

•Hi •• 50

3

2H

BR(»\VA1,IA. NK.W CUNT.

CAI.l.A, I.ITTI.K <;i;ti

PHYSAI.IS lit AN(^II I.TTI (Chinese Lantern Plant).

nOUKI^K <;l ANT A I.VSSIJM

CAI.IFOKM.V VIOI.KTS, strong youDg plants

C'LK.ll A'l'IS, hirt'c llowerliiK varieties, 2.year-old ....

CI>KHIATIS I'AXICIILA'l'A.strongplante '."" 4

C'l^E^IATIS l'AM<:ri,ATA 3

CARNATION, VICTOR, well-established plant ' a}« ■■ s \Z

EISELE, I Ith and Jefferson Sts., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

MiBUoM tb* FIorlBU' Bxcbuise wbMi wrtUng.

1 00

50
40

300

1 50

ti 00
4 00
4 00
700
4 00
3 00
2 00

20 00

.SPARACUS

SPRENCERI.

2ii inch, 25 tor $1.60, mailed ; $4.00 per 100.
3>i inch, $8.00 per 100, express.

Fine Plants from 214 Inch pots, 30c.
$3 per 12; $25 per 1 OO.

BABY PRIMROSE.

Orders booked now for early delivery.

8 tor $1.10; 25 for $2.50, mailed. From 3 inch

pots, $3.U0 per 12 ; $20 per 100.

MR. BURBANK'S NEW CALLAS.

"FRAGRANCE." "LEMON GIANT."

A really wonderful novelty, with immense
pure white sweit scented tlowers. productrd in
amazing protuBion. Smallest offsets bloom in
i months and lees.

Every Florist Must Have It.
$I.00and$2.0Uper 12 mailed.

BEGONIA

GRAF ZEPPELIN.

Brightest Colored new dou-
ble Ileg-onia in existence.
Fiery vermilion. Will be-
come as popular as Gloire de
Lorraine. Excellent pot
plant and fine bedder. $2 60
per 12 ; $15 per 100.

TUBEROUS
BEGONIAS.

Single mixed, $2.'i0 per lOO.
Double mixed, $5.00 per 100.

Bright lemon-t/elhnv flowers. Leaves of enor-
mous size, spotted white, as ornamental as an
Alocasla, grown as easily as a potato. Pro-
duces bulbs two feet around 1 1

Extra large bulbs, sure to bloom,
each ; $6.00 per 12, mailed.

rs cents

GLOXINIA.

Fine bulbs, $3.00 per 100.

N/EGELIAS.

All florists should grow
these in quantity. Their
grand velvety foliage and
large clusters of brilliantly
colored flowers are sure to
command a ready sale. Sin-
gle plants frequently bear
over 300 flowers.

Fine bulbs,
ST 10 per lUO.

$1.00 per 12;

SPOTTED CALLAS.

Monster bulbs, $3.C0 per 100,

AMARYLLIS.

V"eitch*s Secdiiuge. Many
bear flowers 9 Inches across*
$3.50 per 12.

DAHLIAS

Nitjeliai^.

NOTE OUR LOW PRICES FOR WHOLE ROOTS

$6 per 100, i/nur choice from the following: Gloriosa, Baron
Shroeder, Beauty tf Brentwood, King of Cactus, Kynereith,
Matchless (18 prizes). Wm. Pearct, Zulu, Gilt Edtre, Wm. Agnew,
^^^"~^^^""~^ Constancy, Miss Barry, Bird of Passage. Elefrans, Jas. Vick, Model

cf I'orluction, Miss Thatcher. President, Kloine Domatia, Suushine— 100 in 10 sorts f om above

our choice, $5 per 100. Send for list of 500 varieties.

FINE FOR CUTTING. ST.BRICID anemones, Plantedoutia
•""•"" ■^*'" X**#l ■ I IV VI. May will tlower protusely from September to
November and bring more money than Carnations. $1.50 per 100, mailed. MONTBRETIAS
blooTu out-of-doors in October, November, and in pots all through winter. 6 sorts $1 ner 100
mailed.

LILIUM SPECIOSUM RUBRUM. F;'',<;''""'»J>'»''^''«'''''<'''C'^<"»

** fc*#i**wwiwi r» w i«r» w i»i. jj^jiiaQ^ $6 per 100 ; 25, $1,25

A. BLANC ^ CO., Philadelphia.

Mention the Florists' Exctiange when wrltlnc

We are a straight shoot and aim to grow into a vigorous plant.

A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL.

YOL. XI NO. 16.

NKW YORK, APRIL 22, 1899.

One Dollar Per Year

We have to oflfer at this
time a splendid stock of

HYDRANGEA OTAKSA

IN BUD AND BLOO>I.

We have to offer at this time a fine lot of plants in 5-inch pots, with one fine head
of bloom on each plant. The blooms are well developed and just beginning to show
color. This will make capital stock for retailing during May, as it will be in perfect
condition at that time. PRICE, as long as unsold, $3.00 per Dozeru

RHODODENDRONS

Plants are in splendid shape, well budded, and will give satisfaction both as
regards quality and price. $9, $12, $15 and $18 per Dozen, according to size

AZALEA MOLLIS.

We can supply strong blooming plants, well budded, 15 to 18 inches high, at
$35 00 to $50.00 per 100 — according to size. We have also some line specimen
STANDARDS, grown to single stem, head 3 to 4 feet from ground, tree form, which
we can supply at $1.50 each; $15.00 per Dozen. These are rare and scarce, and
very desirable .stock.

TREE ROSES.

We have to offer an exceedingly line stock, finest varieties, strong heads, straight
stems, and in first-class, A NOj 1 condition. $6.00 per Dozen ; $40.00 per 100.

HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES.

Leading Varieties : — I'aul Ncyron, Muie. Gabriel Luizet, Anna ile Diesbach,
Magna Charta, Mrs. John Laing, Gen. .lacqueminot, etc. $12.00 per 100.

TREE P>EONIES.

We have received a recent importaticii. .',o i]| tlie very finest and newest varieties
from Japan. These plants are very strong, well budded and will bloom this sea.son.
$6.00 per doz.; $40.00 per 100.

We have, also, a very fme lot of HERBACEOUS PAEONTES to offer, white,
pink, crimson, etc., at $12.00 per 100.

F. R PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y.

BPRGmH DPY " FLOBISTS

CLOSING OUT SALE t^ru^itr'S"

FIRST COME FIRST SERVED.

GLADIOLUS

White and light, extra for florists' use. Striped

and variegated, scarlet with white throat,

yellow, .John Bull and Snow White, per 100, $2.00. Pink, Lemoine, American

Hybrids and white and light, per 100, $1.50. Scarlet and crimson, per 100, $1.25.

g~\ m » t » I m ^ Alphonse Bouvier, Austria, Chas. Henderson, Egandale,

I r\ \\ \\ r\ ^S Mme. Cnizy, Paul Bruant, Paul Martjuand, Queen Char-

V> i * 1 11 1 i m s^^ jgjjp Florence Vaughan.

D AH LI AS, Fine Whole Boots, per 100, $8.00.

Imported, Strong PAEON I ES pr-mslaoo:""*'™"*''
Best English MUSHROOM SPAWN, %S"

CANE STAKES, l to 5 feet high, per lOOO, $5.00.

At the Above Prices until Wlay 1st. (ash with order.

lAOAXI I II IF"^1 Auratum, 7 to 9, $4 ; 9 to 11, $6 ; Speciosum Rubrura,
\3r\rr\iy LI LILO 7 to 9, $4.50; 9 to 11, $6,50: S. Album, 7 to 9, $5..'")0.

FRESH IMPORTATION EN STEAMER MAASDAM.

CLEMATIS JACKMANNI, per 100, $30.00

CLEMATIS JACKMANNI ALBA, per 100, $25.00

TREE or STANDARD ROSES, per 100, $25.00.

HARDY HYBRID RHODODENDRONS, in cases of 50 plants, per 100, $50.06.

C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer, "L'iJ'ro^^K.'*

ICantlon the Florlata' Exchange when wiitlny.

GYGAS REVOLUTA STEMS

In oases of 330 lbs., I 75 per cent, of stems weighing i^ to 3 lbs. each,
each case contains : j and 25 per cent, of stems weighing 3 to 6 lbs. each.

In case lots, 7^c. per lb.; $8 per 100 lbs.; lesser quantities, IDc. per lb.

New Crop Seed,

per 1000; $1.00 per 100.

Sprengeri, $7.50

P Nan lie '^^'^ ^^°'P ^®^^'

. iiallUa, $10.00 per 1000; $1.25 per 100.

CANNA Austria,

Dormant Roots,
$8.50 per ICOO ; $1.00 per 100.

CALADIUM
ESCULENTUM

Perfect Bulbs, all wllh center stioots.

Per innn Per 100 Per doz.
7 to 9 inch circumference, $27.50 $3.25 $0.50

9 to 11 inch

50.00 5.50

.75

GLADIOLUS
ASTER SEED

Choice Mixture, Large First Size Bulbs.
Per 100, 75e.; per 1000, $6.50.

SEMPLES and VICKS BRANCHINO

folors mixed, true to name and of high
vitality:
Per pkt. (^^ oz.i 15e.; per oz., 50e.; per '^ lb., $1.50 ; per lb., $5.00.

IN SEPARATE COLORS, WHITE, PINK, CRIMSON, PURPLE 'and
LAVENDER, per pkt. ('., oz. i, 30c.; per oz., $1.00; per i^ lb., $3.50.

Buyers of Azaleas should get our Prices.

CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO.

501 and 503 W. 13th St., ^V.T.'^S." N. Y. CITY,

Importers, Exporters and Growers' Agents ol SEEDS, BULBS and PLANTS.

Mention the Florists' Exchange wtien writing.

STANDARD VARIETIES]

Fine 2 inch Stock, for Immediate Shipment.

SPECIAL BEDDING GERANIUMS

AT $4.00 PER 100.
Mme. Jaulin (Bruani), beautiful peach-piak; A. Riccard (Bruant), best scarlet bedder;
U. Dautlieiiay (Brunnt), best deep aalmoii bedder; Kleur Poitevlne, best aureole for
beddlDp ; Countess de* Castrls (Bruaotj, ^ruad piok ; A^fues K.el'way, fine large
piDk ; >Iuie. Barry, splendid deep pink.

1 000 of nbovo sorts, our selection of qiiantitio)^, ior $3-'?. 00.

THE FOLLOWING AT $3 00 per 100; $25 00 per 1000.

Frances Perkins, a ^rand pink bedder ; Mme. de Ka Rou:x (Briianf) the best single
8 Imon ; Due de Mtontmort, an ioteDse. brilliant, purplish curm ne ; Bonnatt, a splen-
dlrt deep pinn ; Marvel, a grand crimson bedder ; J. J, Harrisou (Bruani). 8 tine scarlet;
James Vlck (Bruant), a tine Ralmon-pink ; mme. Bucbuer and Comtesse de Har-

court, the best of all double whites for bedding.

r^UDVQAIUTUinUilllUIQ INTRODUCTIONS OF 1898.
WnrClOMHI I ntU IVI \3 IVI O now READT. $5.00 per 100.

Mrs. C. H. Peirce, Frank Hardy, Alice Carey, Robt. G. Carey, Solar
Queen, Chenip-wec, Australian Gold, Black Hawk, Mrs. O. F. Bassett*
snow Queen, Autumu Glory, ^V. H. Chadwick, Vellow Fellow.

500 of above varieties for SiO.OO t 1000 for ^35.00.

THE FOLLOWING A T $3.00 per 100. ^.V.»:^^"."^t^£S;„ Se",1l

of Castle^vood, Mrs. H. Rolitiison, mrs. S. T. niurdock, and many other
varieties. 500 of this class for .*13.60.

CARNATION CUTTINGS Fine stock, now Ready.

9IE'W VORK and MRS. JAMES DEAN, Ss-oo per 100 ; »40 per 1000.

BON T03I, from soil 4.00 " 35 "

CARNATION NOVELTIES I'r'i^KirnA^^z? i^^rT: ^iV^: ^?z:

vnuiiniivii i.\v 1 UL, M. ILtU g^ess, Cardinalls, Emlllue.

THE COTTAGE GARDENS/. L™' Queens, N.Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchanr* when wHUnr*

432

Thb F=i-orists' Exchange.

OW THINK OF IT!

DORMANT STEMS OP

CYCASREVOLUTA

(SAGO PALM)

Only lOc. per lb.

Per doz. Per lOO.
DAHLIAS, named sorts. largeclumps. SI. 50 SIU.UO

LIUM AURATIIM, 9 to 11....

LIIIM Al,BU.1l,7to9

LILIlini RUBRI'M, 7to9

MADEIRA VINE, strong roots..
CINNAMON VINE

.80
.75
.75
.-20

6.30
3,30
4,30
l.OU

50 3.00

Per 100. Per llXKl.
GLADIOLUS, flDe mixed Sl.OO SS.OO

INVIGORINE ^^JVilfifeR 100 lbs., $2.65.
WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, NEW YORK.

nfiiiii!iiiiiniin«iiiiin?iiiinniiniiiiinin!iiiiii!niiiiiiiiniiii?tiiii!ii!?iiini?iiin!iiiiiimiiiiiii!iiiiinimi!immm!immmimi!!im

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I Bulbs for Spring Planting.

i LILIUMl'AURATUM.

9 Every Bulb? sound and healthy, j Size,0 7 to 9;inchee in noiroutnterence, $5.C0 per 100
jj good strong stock, not many left, I " 9 to 11 " " 6 60 per IIJO

g LILIUM RUBRUM and ALBUM...

O I,A:«CIFOI,irM RIIBRI

O Ai.m'si

g TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS...

Q Red, Pink and White (separate colors) S.'i.OO per 100.

n NAIiyiPn RAMLIA ROOT^ strong Pleld-grown Roots, as-
O DIAIVItU UAHklA n\J\I t O. sorted in 20 varieties, each root
y labeled. (Send for List of varieties). Price $8.00 per 100.

Send for Prices Guarantced Bermuda Lilium Longiflorum.

' to 9 iuclies in circumference, tS.CO per 100
to 9 •' " 6 00 **

aua Particulars on

(i Estimates cheerfully eiven on All French, Dutch, Japan and Bermuda Forcing Bulbs for V
p Fall delivery. "RUSSIAN" LILY OF THE VALLEY and HAMBURQ or BERLIN PIPS. C

I STUMPP & WALTER CO., f,ran"d"Cor "r^.: 50 Barclay St.,N.Y. |

0999999999999999999999999999999999999999 9999999009999C
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SPECIAL SEEDS

For the FLORIST anil GARDENER.
Send for Wholesale Catalogue. . .

JOHNSON & SXOKES,

217-219 Market St., Philadelphia

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ESTABLISHED 1802

SEEDS

Just Arrived in Fine Condition,
FRESH SEEDS

OF

SEAFORTHIAELECANS

Price, $3.00 per I OOO.

J.M.THORBURN&CO.

(Late of 15 John Street)

36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK

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H.W. BUCKBEE

SEED SPECIALIST,
Rockford Seed FiitmsJ*J*

<^,^Forest City Greenhotjses.
Look Box 811, ROCXFORD, ILL,
Special Prices Upon Application.

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DREER'S...

SPECIAL fFFER OF

r^^ DORMANT 5TEMS

Cycas
Revoluta

(SAGO PALM}.

Our importation of Cycas stems has arrived
in excellent shape, and planted now, will, under
the most ordinary conditions, make fine salable
plants in Autumn. We are especially strong in
the smaller sized stems that weigh between four
and ten pounds each, and which will not only
make nicedecorativeplants.but whichmeet with
a ready sale in the retail trade.

Price in lots of 250 lbs. or less, 10c. per lb.
SPECIAL PKiCE on larger lots.

HENRY A. DREER,

714 Chestnut St., Phila., Pa.

SPECm SEED IHDBUIB OFFER

100

KreeBla Bulbs, hi to5< In. In dlam tO.G5

l« to W In. In dlam 45

Calln Bulbe, dry Call, grown doz.

Mam., 2 In. and over In dlam fl.40

Extra size, 1^ to 194 ID. In dlam.. 1-00
FIrfit size, 14 to It^ In. In dlam
:e, 1 ' " ' ' "

Second size, 1 to ivi In. In dlam.

10

9.50
6.50
5.00
4.50

1000
15.00
3.50

90.00
60.00
45.00
40.00

colors and

Fresh Seed, giant flowered (?yclainen, coli
mixed, 60c. per 100 seeds; fl.SUper lUOO seeds.

Dracaena Indivi«n,t3.0tlperlb.; 2(lc. a 1000 seeds.

Grevillea Uobusta, ^.50 per lb.; 4U cte. per oz.

For prices of Pansy and other Florists seeds, send lor
wholesale price list.

N.Y, MARKET GARDENERS' ASS'N,

281 SIXTH AVENUE, (P. 0. Box 2341), NEW YORK.
Mention the ^lorlpts' Exchange when vrrltlnK.

GLEOBimi ODT SALE

LILlUMSJ^os^^

( Album

. $3.50 per 100

3.50 "
. 5.00 "

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IMPORT BULBS^

We offer advantages over foreign houses to which we call your attention :

FIRST EARLY SHIPMENT "b'uiS."'"" ^'''''""'

and adjustment of com-
plaiats.
on one firm seeking- your per-
manent trade.
tkip> i.ii. ■ All • M > Kii-r-P to complete entire orders as
WFW I I RIIARANTFF c>ieaplyasif separately im-
V- IIL n ILL UUMUnil ILL ported from 5 or 6 sources.

HOME INSPECTION
RESPONSIBILITY

ported

ROMAN HYACINTHS, EXTRA, 13 to 15 ctms., - • Per

J PLEASE MAIL,;US TOUR LIST FOR PRICING.

I Uflirr'TTfl'WC 0"l?T'"n OTm}"!? Chicago. 84-86 Randolph st

I VAUIjrXliin 19 Ol!iX!jJJ OlUJt>Jj« NEW YORK, 14 Barclay street

000, SI5 00.

NEW YORK, 14 Barclay Street ^

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HULSEBOSGH BROS,, - Englewood, N. J.

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ALM

c5^^^^^ c

100 1000 3000
Cocos Wcddelinna....$1.00 $8.00 $22.50
KpDtia Belmoreana.. 1.00 6.50 17.50
Laiania Borbonica... .50 2.50 6.50
Aspnraeus Flumosus

NauuH 1.25 10.00

Oracicua Indlvisa peroz., 50 eta

J. L. SCHILLER, 404 E. 34th St. New York.

^Tonfl>^n th«. T^nrlBtp' Rxohanee when wrIllDV

J

►♦■♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»»»»»»»»»»^

ROSE HILL NURSERIES

JUST ARRIVED I

I DRAC^NA CANES c-o^na-ii^n PANDANUS UTILIS SEED.... \
\ --'^S^SSr-- KENTIA WENDLANDII SEED

^lEBRECHT & SON, New Rochelle, N.Y.

»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦<

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>P=*K:'»C>«S>^«S«'3«S!<^<><K»S<5»^iC«t««*S^«^«BK««^

i CYCAS REVOLDTA!

i I

I Tlie True Long Leaf Variety. |

I ^

X Now ready tor delivery. Prices in large and small quantities cheerfully given. »
X Stems from 6 inches up. *

I F. W. 0. SCHMITZ,'TJ^r Jersey City, N.J. j

ICentlon the Elorlats' Exchange when wrftlng.

April 22, 1899.

The F=i_orists* Exchange.

433

I Latania Borbonica Palms

/|\ 2M In., M.l'O per 100, J25.O0;per 1000 ; 3 ln.,[f 4.0c:per'.]CO, J35.CO per 1000 ;i4 Id., 18.00 perllOO, I'om per 1000.

I OTAHEITE ORANGE
ROSES

\/IOI CXC The best two singles, PRINCESS OF WALES and CALIFORNIA,
V IKJL,C I O $3,110 per lUO ; $5.00 per 200.

INice strong stocK, mosLij iu'[bud and
iflower, $3.00, $6.00 and $10.00 per 100.

COLD GROWN. 2)2 inch pots, $2.50 per 100;
$20.00 per 1000. Let us send j ou a list of varieties.

MISCELLANEOUS.

liegoninB. Rex per 100, 15.00

Fuchsias

Variegated Alyssiim

!*piriea, Anthony Walerer.,

Parlor Ivy

Yellow Jasmine

Salvia Splendeus

IVlexican Primrose

Calla. Little Gem

2.00
2.50
3.00
2.50
5.00
2.50
2.50
3,00

Petunias period, |3.ai

Cannas

^Salvia Spleudens

Asparagus Sprengeri —

matrimony Vine

Cestrnin Aiirautiacum..

Russelia Juncea

Cyclamen

iMahernia Odorata

I

• 3.004.00
2.50
3.00
2.50
4.0O
2.50
2.00
2.50

I McGregor BROS., Springfield, Ohio. |

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JiLIlLiiL

Points and intormation trom seedsmen, andall
Interested in this column, solicited. Addres-
Editor Seed Trade, care of Flohists' Ess
CHANGE, P. O. Box 1697. New York.

r* Secretary Willard.ot the American Seed
Trade Association, was in town the past
week.

The St. Clair Hotel, Cincinnati, has
been selected as headquarters for the
meeting of the Seed Trade Association,
which occurs June l:^-l.") next. The cen-
tral location of the meeting place augurs
well for a large attendance.

Springfield, Mas.s.— The B.%. Bragg
Compan.v. dealers in agricultural and
seed supplies, held their annual meeting
April 11, and elected C. N. Bacon and O.
H. Dickinson managers.

New York. — .lohn^Weeber, 'father of C.
(J. Weeber of the tirm nf Weeber & Don,
died on Saturda.v, April l."i, at his late
residence, 2.") Willow I'lace, Brooklyn,
N. Y., in the eighty-fltth year of his age.

St. Paul. — The bill to prevent fraud in
the sale of garden and grass seed, which
was i>resented in tlie Legislatiiie during
its present session and passed the Senate
b.v a very decisive vote, met its Waterloo
in the lower liouse, being defeated by a
large majority. Tlie full text of the bill
was reported in the E.xcbange of March
18.

The catalogue mail trade, which was
reported poor early in the season, lias re-
ceived a decided impetus witii the advent
of more favorable weather. Trade in
wholesale lines is ver.y brisk, there being
a good demand for corn, peas and all
field and grass seeds. ^Veritas.

European Notes.

The first week in Ajiril is always an
anxious time fortheseed grower, particu-
larly in the northern sections of Europe,
where it is customary to sow Brassicas
for the next year's crop at about that
time. This year the seed bed is so perfect
that it only needed some warm April
showers to set us all sowing, and thus
far we have| not been disappointed. At
the same time, the resowings of annuals,
made necessary by the ravages of recent
frosts, are jiroceeding apace, 'i'he harvest
will be later than we expecteci, but it
may be more bountiful. As regards the
condition of plants for the coming sea-
son's crop, tile \\'eathi'r is not sutficiently
moist to set them goiUK' tlicji-oughly at
present. Turnips in iiarticular appear to
be at a standstill; the}' are alive, that is
all we can say. The same remark applies
to rutabagas and calibages. The acre-
age of the former now standing is ver.v
short indeed ; in fact, this crop has suf-
fered more than any other, especiall.v the
variety called Monarch or Klephant.
Prices have ruled rather low on account
of sui'iilus stocks that had accumulated
during sevi'ral years, and the slackness
of trade owing to the drought last sea-
eon. But surplus stocks do not last for-
ever, and those who desire to bu.y as rea-
Bonabl.y as possible should not long delay
or it will be too late.

XTnder the favorable conditions uoted
above, trade continues very brisk. The

shortages in flower seeds predicted in the
Autumu of last year are now being felt.
It is not often that such a clearance has
been niiide. The sale of novelties in
flower seeds has not come up to our ex-
])ectation8; this is esin'cially tnieof s\\ cet
peas. As regarils llie Cujiid .si-cticjii the
white variety is drcidedly the most po|iu-
lar and has sold well. This is in sonje
measure due to tlie fact that it appeai-s
to be gaining strength of constitution
and is consequently more rehable. The
one fatal defect of both white and pink is
the dropping of the flowers, for no appa-
rent reason. Judging from the reports
to hand this fault is not confined to an.v
particular soil or climate, but apiiears
everywhere. If an.v of your readers know
how it can be prevented they would con-
fer_a boon on the trade generally by mak-
ing the process public.

European Seeds.

Value of Ground Bones.

Estimating the value of whole bones
at ten dollars per ton, and the same for
the^cost of grinding them, makes the cost
of ground bones twenty dollars per ton.
An average ton of ground bones contains
GO pounds of organic nitrogen and 400
pounds of jihosphoric acid; 429 pounds
of ^nitrate of ^potash contains (jO pcniiids
of nitrogen and 1!I7 pounds of jiotash, it
is in its best form for inainirial purposes,
as till' potash is converted into a carbon-
ate in llie soil; IKJO poundsot powdei-eil
alkaline jihcisphate of lime (not an acid
phosphate which sours the soil), :i'i per
cent, contains 405 pounds of phosphoric
acid.

Thus a compound of 420 jiounds of ni-
trate of potash and 1,100 jiounds of al-
kaline phosphate; a total of l,o8!i
pounds contains all the ingredients of
ground liones and 107 pounds of potash
in addition, making a complete manure,
containing the three constituents most
required for crops and worth at experi-
ment station valuations $3(5.47 for l,.")81t
pounds or f46 jier ton.

If 375 pounds of nitrate of soda is used
in place of 429 pounds of nitrate of pot-
ash it would cost less; the compound
1,535 pounds would contain (jO pounds
of nitrogen, 135 pounds of soda equiva-
lent to 202 pounds of potash and 405
pounds of phosiihoric acid; a comjilete
manure, in;eveI■,^ i-cspect as good for the
crop as when nitiate of potash is used.

The great advantage in using either of
these compounds over ordinary ground
bones is that the.v contain nitrogen,
phosphoric acid and an alkali in their
most available forms; they iir(jduee im-
mediate results on the crop and reciuire
but a relatively small quantity to be
used, while with ground bones it tiikes
them a long time in the soil before the
nitrogen and phosphoric acid the.v con-
tain can be of much use to the plants,
and their full benefit cannot be obtained
for several seasons.

Andrew H. Ward.

ASTER.

Pemple'B White, Crimson, Laven-
der and Pink, trade pkt. 25c. , oz.
tl 25; Giant White Comet, trade
pkt. 25c., oz. f 2.0n. CAIlMFl^OWKK.Danieljforc-
iDg. CABBAGE, earllesttlat. FOUC'lNi- KAD-
I!!^H. BS^ Trade List and Sample on applleatlon.

BEAULIEU. Woodhfiveii, N. Y.
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AMPELOPSIS Veitchii

2 -2-E-A.ISS. I^IEIL,:C-C3-T50T77-nsr.

X,
rr. I,

Per 10 Per 100 Per 1000

Si 00 S7.00 $60.00
.80 6.00 50.00

Per 10 Per 100 Per 1000

No. 2, - S0.60 $3.00 $45.00
No. 3, - .50 4 00 30.

CLEMATIS PANIGULATA.

Per 10

strong Plants, out of pots $0 60

Plants, from 3 inch pots 50

DWARF BOX

S3IAI.L STOCK FOR TKANSPLANTING. SEND FOR WHOLKSAI-B IIST.

THE ELIZABETH NURSERY COMPANY, • Elizabeth, N. J.

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Per 100

$5 OO
3 50

Per lOOO

$40 OO
30 OO

2 50

20 OO

A Good One.

The Florists' Exchange ia a good one. I re-
ceived orders from nearly every state in the
Union from my last advertisements.

J. C. SCHMIDT.

Established 1876.

Incorpobated 1890.

COXSEEDCO.

CALIFORNIA SEEDS A SPECIALTY.

Growers of Onion. Lettuce, Carrot, Sweet
Peae, Asters and Cosmos.

411.413,416 SansomeSt.,

S&N FRtNCISGO.

34 Gansevoort St.,

NEW YORK.

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LONGIFLORUMS

Harrisii, Romans. Valleys,

AND All Other Tlorists* Bulbs and Plants
Furnished for Summer and Fall delivery h.i reason-
able cost, duty paid ; we save you all cuatom house
troubles. Send us your list of wants and will return
ostimate of cost for best quality.

AUGUST ROLKER & SONS. 52 Dey St.. NewYork.

RAWSON'S

"Arlington Tested Seeds"

Are now well known to some FLORLSTS, we
want tbem Itnown to all FLORISTS, Special
price list sent on application.

W. W. RAWSON & CO.

12 and 13 Faneuil Hall Sq. BOSTON, MASS

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Mention the Florists' _ Exchange when writing

EEDS for Profit
Sweet Peas I

FLORISTS'
FLOWER
SEEDS
Wholesale Cataloj;;ue on application.

WEEBER & DON, ^'i^^^ZtT

• *

^! 114 Chambers St., New York City.

I PLANT SEED GO. |

* Wholesale Merchants.

' T?$$€€ €€€€$$ $?$r€^$i^ $r 6 €$€€ ^

Headquarters
For

CALLA BULBS

RICHARDIA ^THIOPICA.

RICUARDIA MACULATA.

FRKESIA BULBS.
CX^X^T^C Cobfea Scandene, Mlna Lob-
OillJjliD ata, Smilax.

Write for Prices.
S- OOXjE). ATen-b-uLira, Oa.1

HEADQUARTERS

For California Grown

CA.r,I«A .<%thlopica.

FREESIA Refracta Alba.

FREHSIA Hybrids, etc.

Ask For Psioks.

To insure full delivery your orders

must reach us soon.

GERMAIN FRUIT GO.

LOS ANGELES, CAL.

3000

for $r

ONE DOLLAR ^^ ^'^^ ^°^^ "^ sumoient FRHSH FHRN spores, saved
'■ ^ l^\y ■■^r*!* at the United States Exotic Nurseries, to produce the above
quantity of small Ferns for jardinierop, fern diehee, etc. We furnieh simple directions for the
successful cultivation of Ferns from spores, when so requested. This package contains only the
best varieties for the purpose named. Collection of the 12 best varieties in commerce, each
in a separate envelope, each package suflicient for SOOplants, $5.00.

EMERSON G. McFADDEN, U. S. Exotic Nurseries, SHORT HILLS. N. J.

. Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

ITOX I^JLNY

9 to II

Plant Growern nnd
MBiiufuc-turern' Agent

LILIUM AURATUM, - - - - $6.00
LILIUM SPECIOSUM ALBUM. 6.00
LILIUM SPECIOSUM RUBRUM, 5.00

NOTE THE SIZE I Above Sizes Very Scarce This Year

CYCAS REVOLUTA STEMS,

" Tlie Loug Green Kind."

75 percent. ^ to 3 lbs. each ; 25 per cent. 3 to 6 lbs. facta. In case lota

about 35U pounds each, 8 cents per lb. iHundred pound lots, 9 cents per lb.

42 West 28th Street, New York.

IfontlOB Um Florists' SlzcbanKe wban wrltlnc.

434

The F=i-Orists'

•XCHKNGE.

' A liill Jippropriating- $8,000 for liorti-
cultiiriil iiivfstiKiitioiis at the New York
Stute^Agricultural Experimeut Station
has been signeil by Governor Roosevelt.

- The Conard & Jones;Co., of WestGrove,
Pa., will this Summer make a large dis-
plav of Joannas, roses and nursery stock
on the campus of the University of Michi-
gan at Ann Arbor.

It is reported, locally, that the Mary-
land nnrservnien will have no difficulty
in disposing of large quantitiee of peach
trees, and other nursery stock, this sea-
eon: sobriskMs trade in theseHines.

: The House'of Representatives of Penn
eylvania has passed a bill" to prevent
the spread of contagious diseases known
ns yellow black knot, peach rosette and
pear blight]amonK^;oi-chard .and nursery
trees."

The ZumbrolValley Nursery Co., Ma-
eeppa. Minn., has been established with
the following officers: President. M. H.
C'lemer: first vice-president, H. H.
Philips: second vice-president, J. B. Car-
rells; secretary, J. S.Robertson; treas-
urer L. L. Mathews; manager, W. W.
Lilley.:

Secretary Greene, of the Iowa State
Horticultural Society, has made up esti-
mates of the damage by thecold weather
to fruit In that State. The percentage of
crop of each fruit is estimated by Secre-
tary Greene: Apples, SO; i)lums, 80; do-
mestic plums, l-'S; cherries, SO; peaches,
i); pears, 2,"); blackberries, ."lO; red rasp-
ben-ies, .">0; blackcaps, .")0; grapes, 7.t;
strawberries, 100.

Ituffalo, N. Y.— Warren H. Manning
was in this citv last week conferring
with Messrs. Olmsted and Uurnliam in
reference to a site for the Pan-American
ICxpositioii with a view to a fine horti-
cultural display.

.Augusia, Ga.— P. .1. A. Berckmans,
J r.. one of the proprietors of the Fruitland
Nurseries, was married April 12 at Free-
hold, N. J., to Miss Bedle, a niece of ex-
Governor Bedle, of that State.

ma is sold in thousands every year, and
the rich rose-cerise B. heterophylla is
scarcely less of a favorite. Balchin &
Sons, of Hassocks Hove and Brighton,
have been our champion growers of this
class of stock for many years, and the
plants they send out are remarkably flue.

Secdlinss fi'om Azalea mollis are

legion, and R. G.Cuthbert, of New South-
gate, has been responsible for the exist-
ence of some of them. An award of merit
has lately been given by the Royal Horti-
cultural Society to one of these seedlings
called Purity, a very fine light creamy
yellow form of very free habit.

Hybrirts from ;A. mollis and A. si-
nensis have been boomed a good deal
and there are many named varieties on
the market. The best of them is the rich
yellow, Anthony Koster, and I have this
year seen some remarkably fine samples
of it. For forcing it cannot well be too
highly recommended.

Clivias.— .Just now divias are the chief
feature of I.aing i: Sons' establishment
at Forest Hill. This firm has given us
many of the best varieties in cultivation,
and the work of progress is still going
■on. Of the fifty varieties or so catalogued
by Laing &' Sons, Fascination, light
orange, white throat: Stanstead Gem,
rich orange; Vesuvius, rich scarlet; John
Laing, vivid orange-scarlet, and Lady
Wolver+.on, pale orange, with white
throat, are all fir'-t-class.

From a decorative point of view the
modern clivia cannot be beaten, and the
above named varieties constitute some of
the finest in the market. Viator.

STRAWBERRY PLANTS S.eS

[irandywine, Tenneseee, etc., $2.00 per 1000.

E. C. HARGADINE, Felton, Del.

European Plant Notes.

A Yellow OUontoglossum crispum.

— \n award of merit was given by the
Koval Horticultural Society on March 28
to M. .lules Hye, Le Coupure, Ghent, for
Odontoglossum excellens nobilius, which
is to all intents and i]nrposes a .yellow
crispum with heavy chocolate blotches.
It is a vastly pretty thing and the spike
is of great length and bearing a lot of fine
flowers. Once this odontoglot gets a lit-
tle more conmion it will be w-ell worth
taking up; but, of course, for the time
being the price is prohibitive.

Narcissus King All'red.— This is the
finest yellow trumpet daffodil that has
been introduced of late years, and it ^yell
deserves the first-class certificate given it
by the Royal Horticultural Society on
the 28th ult. It is a cross between N.
maxiums and Emperor, and closely re-
sembles the former variety in its huge,
deeply frilled trumpet; but the bright
yellow iierianth segments are much
broader and more substantial.

Nephrodium lepidum.— Although
not a new fern by any means, this nephro-
dium is sufficiently unknown to the gen-
eral public to warrant a note. The bright
green fronds arc very finely cut and ele-
gant in the extreme. In a young state
the plant is highly decorative, and ap-
pears to great advantage by contrast
with the silver and white of the dinner
table furniture.

Erica propendens.— .\lthough fape
heaths are, generally speaking, ratliir
out of fashion, this is a hugely pntty
new one that will become very po]ndai-
in the next yearor two. The bell-sh.ipi-d
flowers are very large and of a delicate
rose hue. In habit the plant resembles a
good deal E. hyemalis, but the season of
fiowcring is very much la-ter. A first-
class certificate was granted it by the
Royal Horticultural Society on the 28th
ult when it was shown for the first time
by jas. Veitch & Sons, Ltd.

Boronias.— When hard wf)oded New
Holland plants went out of fashion, boro-
nias to a large extent, shared the same
late' but their great beauty has kept
thein before the eyes of the pubUc, and
Bigns are not wanting that their culture
is increasing. The fragrant B. megastig-

ROSES

IF VOU NEE!> K<»SES

Send UM yuur lint tor prices.

THEC.A.REESERCO.

URBANA, OHIO.
Wholesale Rose Growers.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

from 5 Inch pots, One clean
plHnt8. Gen'i Jacqueminot,
La France. CluLbude Sou-
pert. Coquette dea Alpes,
C qiijLtedes Blttuche3,Loul)eOdierandM.-lmaleon,
at 'J ceota.

CLE.HATIS -Large flowered purple and whl'.e
Burt-H, In 5 Inch potB. at 18 cents.
Clematis ViiBinlBna* small white flower,
sweet scented, ntronu 2 and 3 year plants, at 3
cents. tS'-r'ACKlNG FREE.

W. H. SALTER. Rochester. N. Y.

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D. & C. ROSES

are the cbeapCBt because they are the beat. "We have
in stock over lOOO vHrletles on own roots, lucludlng
nearly 200 New Hoses not offered elsewhere, as well as
all the old favorites, at prices that make It worth your
while to aeud ua your list for quotations before liuylng
elsewhere All sizes from 2^ in. pota up.

Send for a copy of our New 4<ui<le to Kose Cul-
ture for ISM, a handsome book uf 13H pages. Illustrated
with hucdreds of half-tones aud ten colored plates. It
la really a work of art and free for the asking.

THE Dlt^QEE & COlTABD CO., Bose Qrowers, West Qrove. ,Fa.
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ROSES

OWN ROOTS.

Rfl nnn dormant

UU,UUU HIELO-QROWN.

IN COLD STORAQE, CHICAGO.

Leading varieties, Hybrid Perpetual, No. 1,
cut back to 34 to 30 Incbes, 3 or m'>re branches,
$75 00 per 1000.
Hardy Climbere and Mme. t'lantier,

$35 00 per 1000.
Marechal Niel, $75 00 ner 1000
Yellow Kambler,|50.00 per 1000.
Some varieties, one size smaller, at special
prices. List of varieties upon application.

W. F. HEIKES, Manager,

1308-1310 Unity Bulldl 'g, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.

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SPECIAL CUT PRICES

ON THE FOLLOWING VARIETIES OF

:-!,

<~aen. JnCMiieminot...

La Frnnce, XXX

niaann Cliui-ta

Paul Ncyron

5000 AMPELQPSIS VEITGHII

1 year. »3.00 per 100; 2 year. tfiOO.
Fine donnant, pot-grown, good tops
lO.nOII Surplus K. C. Cnrnalionn, Scott
McGowan, Portia and Uaettel. tl per 100; »10 per 1000.
Slirubbcry, HoucysutkleB, ifcc. Good assort-
ment. 2 years, 75 cIs. per dozen.
Lady WnsUiuKton Gerimiuuiand Viucavar.
iii facli. Hue, 50 CIS. per dozen ; »3.50 per lOO.

BENJ. CONNELL, Fio.ist. West Grove Pa

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CELERY

White Plume, Golden Self-Blancblne,
New Rose and other vars., 16 cts. per lOU, f 1.00
per 1000. If by mail add 10 els. per 100.

TOMATO, EGG and PEPPER in variety.

Send for price list. Casli with order.

R. VINCENT JR i SON, White Marsh, Md

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BARGAIN PRICES

2000 ARBOR VIT/E....

m lo 'i ft., 3 lo I ft., 4 to 6 ft.

1000 CAROLINA POPLARS....

10 lo 1-i fl.

250 NORWAY SPRUCE....

3 lo I It.. 4 to ti ft.

M.F. TIGER, Patchogue,N.Y.

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ALL ON THEIR OWN ROOTS.

50 plaota at I Oc. eacli
100 plants at !»e. "
200 plants at S>^c. "
500 plants at 7.'^c. "
1000 plants at 7c. ••
Theac are all extra strong two-year plants, the
La France being extra line. Good aeaortmcnt of other
varieties to offer. Send fur our last list with wbolesale
prices uf UoMt-N, CteiiintiH. Oruuiiicntals,
Fruit I'laiilH iiinl 'J'tl-i'm.

JACKSON & PERKINS CO.,'"n';^Vo%

J. AUSTIN SHAW, 271 Broadway. New York,

General Sales Agent.

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DADrAiyC IM SHRUBBERY

BAKuAINa & evergreens

Flnestock. TenuitfnKpricpfi. I>piitzin Crennta.S
to4ft.,^i;. r>i>iriiu><, tc. llovey"».\rvor Vitic, 10c
E. S. PEftRSON & SONS, - Monirose. N. Y.

PEACH AND PLUM TREES o.l^y'J^U

Reliable and clean stuck at low wholesale rates. All
dealrable leading varleiles of I'EACHEfS, old and
new In fruiting orchards. Have the new Triuiiipn,
Greensboro, and Siieeil fruiting. Buds can be
aupplled In season at low rates.

Very large stock of I'MMI TKEES. all on plum
roots, one and two years. Huds can be supplied of
these also, either from uurserlesor orchard trees. Have
all the leading Japanese varieties. Abundance, Bar-
bank. Chaliot, Sateunia, WUIard and others ; also the
new Red June and Wlckson In good supply.

Usual supply also of AHpnraffUH KootH to offer.

iLEX. P|JLLEN.W"'°""<ur8erle8, MJIfOril. DbI.

JAPANESE JND OTHER H»HE

FVeI{GII£EN trees

50.000 Norway Maples. Other
handsome Sliade Trees, all sizes.
California Privets, larire plants
for immediate efftct (specimens and
liedge plants.)

THE NEW SHELLBARK

HORNOR'S SPECIAL

(lOacrea in orchard). Btraight, handsome
trees, 5 ft., $1.00 each. Other choice
variety, 50 cts. each.

CHAS. B. HORNOR & SON,

Horticullurlits and Nurseiymtn, MT HOLLY, N.l.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

F. &, F. NURSERIES

Wholesale
Gron'ers.

TREES AND PLANTS in full assortment.
Uentlon the FlorliU' Bxcbanga when wrlUng.

SPRINGFIELB,
NEW JERSEY.

Trade Catalogue
Free.

CLIMBING ROSES and MOSSES mjiL^sm.

PEACH

AMPELOPSIS VEITCHIl

strong No 1, Sets. ; No. 2, 2 cts. I Heaviest 2-year fleld-growu, 7 cts.

H. P. ROSES and RHODODENDRONS Just about exhausted.
A eeneral assortment of well-grown liaidy Nursery Stock. Come and see it.

HIRAn T. JONES, union county nurseries. Elizabeth, N. J.

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FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL

FOR ORCHARD AND GARDEN

Small Fruits, Qrapes* Shrubs. Cllmblni^ Plants*

Roses, Everereens, Hardy Plants, Psonies, «

Liargest and ctkolcest collcctlona lu Amerlf}**

BEST NOVELTIES

Descriptive IlluBtrated ».atalot,'ue free.

ELLWANCER & BARRY.

MOUNT HOPE NURSERIES, Rochester, N. Y.
FUty-nlnth Tear.

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ROSES AND CLEMATIS

EHODOBENBRONS,

OiDaiDeDlal Trees anil Slirulis of every lescrlptlOD

ILLUSTRATED
CATALOGUE FREE.

-AT CLOSING OUT PRICES.-

FRUIT TREES AND SMALL FRUITS.

NURSERY.

CORRESPONDENCE
SOLICITED.

W. & T. SMITH CO., EsS^i^BlTsVE^D^N^^fs^t.. GENEVA, N. Y.

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MOON'S TREES GROW

15,000 OAKS

3 to 8 feet, assorted . .
varieties, finely rooted.

1/\/\ rmf^ nil A D I I? C 8 to 1^ ft. Sugar, Norway, Sycamore and Silver
\^\^f\^^^^^ Iwl *% 1^ kK^^ Leaved, straightand floe;8Mecialquotalions.

BEECH, European aud Purple L,eaved; BIRCH, Cut L,eave<l, 'Weep.

lUK. ■White antl Vellow; EUMS, ASH, I^IKiDENS, HORSE CHEST.

Ml'TS, MAGNOLIAS aud WIL,LOWrS,

lu fact an immense stocli of clioice DECIDVOITS TREES.

Send list of your wants for estimate or call and see our stock.

Trade list, also 40 page descriptive illustrated catalogue free on application

Only 60 miles trom New York City: Only 30 miles from Philadelphia.

THE WM. H. MOON CO., MORRISVILLE, PA.

UentloD tbe Florists' Bxchapge wb«n wzltlo^.

April 22, 1899.

Thb Florists' Exchange.

435

HAERENS BROTHERS

.... FLORISTS ....
SOMERGEM tNearOhent), BELGIUM

WnOLBSALK GROWEBS AND EXPORTERS OF

INDIAN AZALEAS, MOLLIS AZALEAS,

RHODODENDRONS.
PAl^^lS, Kentla and Latanla,

A K A I' ('A It IAS, Excelsa.Glaucaand Compacta;
Tl BEKOl S BE(;4)MASand GLOXINIAS,

FICrS, ERICAS, Etc., Etc.
Special (■rowers ol' Specimen Azaleas.

Special Growers of New Azaleas.
First Growers of Pyramid Azaleas.

Ask for catalogue of August Haeeens, member of
the firm and representative for America, until May ist,
care Henry ISisclioO'Co.. Park Row. N.Y. City.
Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when wrItiDg.

CAI-Y<'ANTIirs florldus 3 to 4 ft.

CHIONAxNTIlIS Vlrt^lnlca 2 to 3 ft.

rOTONEASTKU Hlnn-neli 2 to 3 ft.

DKTTZIA Scahra, eln^ilc and double 3 to 5 ft.

EX4»CIIORDA Grandlllora 3 to 4 ft.

HATiESIA DtpieraandTetraptera 3to4ft.

HII*IM»l'll.l': Khamuuldea 2 to 3 ft.

IIVPEUICr.>l Kalmlaoum 2 to 3 ft.

SPIK^liA (ijMiilfulla Aurea 4 to 5 ft.

(JLE\ KurnpeuB li« to 2 f t.

Alarba'assi>rinK-nt of TRRKS. SHRUBS and VlNliS.
— Sknd Foe Catalooie.

SAMUEL G. MOON, Morrisville, \-^!:' Pa.

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E

..ON..
PLUM

T-ocro 'X'ears.
4 to 6 feet, 5/8, $4.00 per rOO.

R S. JOHNSTON, Siockley, Delaware

P. O. Box 50.

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SPECIAL LOW OFFER.

imSH JUNIPER

2fl0...3 to 4 ft., 9 ore.
400... 2)4 t^ 3 ft., 7ct8.
400... 3 to 3 ft., 6ct8.

Stock strictly flrst-claBs, carefully
dufjr and handled

0. L LONOSDORF, Floradale, Pa.

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SURPLUS STOCK

1"0 lO'Hi

Rosa Wicliiirniann, 2 veare, trans f5 iJO |45 00

*' Multillora, 3 veare. bushy 5 00 45 00

Ampelopsis Veitchii, 2 Inch pots 6 00 50 00

" Quinquefolin 5 00 45 00

Honeysuckle Halleaua. 2 year 5 00 40 00

Clematis Panictilata, 2i^ Inch pots... 3 50 30 00

** Virginiana, u year 3 00 25 CO

Euonymus Radicans, 3 year, bushy... 6 lO 50 Ot

^'- " var., 2 yr., bushy.. 5 00 40 W

V. A. VANICEK NURSERIES, • Newport, R. I.

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CI_E]MAXIS

In 10 best popular klnos, either dormant or growing
In pots, fine, healthy, strong plants, $2.50 per doz. ;
I20.U0 per UK).

Downing Gooseberry, extra 2 year, $10 00 per
1000 ; 1 year, $6.00 per 1000.

H. P. RoweM.^l.riOperdoz.; llu.OO perlOO.

monthly KoMf'H, nplendld aBSortment, $1.00 per
doz ; 4 In. piitfl. *H,(Hi per 100.

PseonieN, Id b.-st vHrH., $1.25 per doz. ; $8.00 per 100.

Smilax. strong. $2.00 per lOO.

F. A. BALLER, Bloomlngton, IIL

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EVERGREENS

And FLOWERING SHRUBS

At CloariiiK Out Prices. Per 100

Abies Nordmnnni ana. fineplants,2Hto3 ft.$BO-00

line plants, trans, 2 to 2^ ft. 50.00

'* " " IfyloSft. 35.00

White Sprine, Pieea alba, fine plants,

trans., 3 to) ft 35.00

White Spruce, Pieea alba, fine plants,

trans,, 2 tn 3 ft 25.00

Pinus A u St ri Ilea, line plants, trans.. 2 to 3 ft. . 15.00
Retinospora Oricoides, fine plants, trans.,

Ij<t0 2ft 15.00

Retinospora Pluinosa, fine phints, trans.,

2 to 3 ft 20.00

RecinoHporn Siiuarrosa, fine plants, trans.,

Itol^ft 15.00

Retinospora S(|uarr<isa Veitcliii* Qne

plants, traim., l^to li^ ft 15.ro

Thuyii Compacta. I to i;^ ft 12.0(t

(iloboNa, 2to2)^ft 15.00

EuonymuM radlcnns (bushy). 1 to H ft 8.10

SU1I0 Kosa KUKOsn, for hedging, 2 to 3 ft.. 5 00

Deutziu Gracilis, 1ft fi.iX)

" " 11^ to 2 ft 8.00

500 strong fleld-growu clumps of Veronica
Spicnta. This Isa very handsome perennial,

long spikes of bright blue flowers 8.00

We are offering special bargains In Trees and
Sbrnbs. Write u« your wants and we will make
prices to suit you.

NEWPORT NURSERY CO., Newport, R. I.

F. BRlTPiXON, managrer.

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»99S9^»399*>9a»9©S9S®»S5^99S»**5»***^*********®*®i

HARDY HERBACEOUS PLANTS

Of these I have an immense stock which must be sold this Sprlns as they are on land
that tnust be vacated. All are in prime condition. 5pecial rates will be made on large
lots and any variety by the thousand.

Doz.

Achillea.The Pearl $U 40

" Millifolium roseum.. . . 1 50

Anthemis tinctoria 75

Aquiiegia Chrysantha 75

MunsteadGt. White 1 OJ

Aster. NovtE-Antflese rosea 76

Astilbe Japonica giandiflora 60

llaptisia Australia 75

Boltonia latisquama 75

Boccouia cor data 75

Campanula persicifoHa grandi-

flora 1 50

Chelone Lyonii 1 ^0

Chrysanthemum lacustre 75

Clematis Davidiana 75

Coreopaia lanceolata (true) 60

granditlora 6f

Dianthus, "Her Maj siy" 75

Digitalis purpurea 1 00

Euphorbia oorollata 50

Funkiaovata (Blue) 60

" ** "Thos. Hogg"... 76

" '* lancifolia var — 75

rJvp»ophylla pan icu lata 75

Hemorocallis Dumortierl 60

'* Ihuubergii 75

Helianthemum viilgarefl.pl... 75

Dicentra spectabilis 75

Gaillardia aristata grandiflora.. 50

Heucbera SHUL-ninea 1 00

Helianthus leetiflorus 35

" Maxim iliana 35

'* mollis grandiflorus. 35

IberiB sempervirens 75

" Tenoreana 75

Hollyhocks. Superb Double.... 1 00

Iris, Japanese, 12 named sorts... 75

" German, 12 named sorts.... 40

** nudicaule 40

Lavendula vera 75

Liatris pycnofitachya 1 JJO

Monarda didyma splendens 75

Nepeta glechoraa ^^

fEnotliera Youngll 75

O pun tea vulgaris 75

Paeonias, 30 choice named 1 50

100

$3 60

10 00

4 00

5 00

6 00

5 00

3 50

5 00

5 00

5 00

10 00

6 00

4 00

5 (10

3 60

3 60

5 no

6 00

3 on

350

5 OO

4 00

4 00

3 50

6 00

500

6 00

3 00

6 00

2 00

2 00

200

4 00

4 00

6 00

400

3 00

250

400

6 OO

400

2on

500

4 00

10 CO

Doz.

Paonias, mixed $1 00

Pardanthua Sinensis 40

Phlox, 12 choice named 76

" 12 choice field-grown 100

'* amcena 75

" Carolina ovata 100

" subulata 60

Pyrethrum uliginosum 50

Pentstemon barbatum Torreyi. 75

Physalis Franchetti 75

" field-grown 100

Platycodon grandiflorum 75

" double 1 00

" Mariesi 75

Polygonum, Mountain Fleece. . 75

*' Sacaline, Syears. .. 50

Ranunculu8acrisfl.pl 50

Rudbeckia, Golden Glow 40

field gr. 75

maxima 100

'* subtomentosa 75

Salvia lyrata 75

Santolina incana 50

Sedum Maximowicksii 50

** spectabilis 60

SpirfBa fllipendula fl. pi 75

" palmata elegans 100

Stachys lanata 75

Sfatice latifolia.

Tanacetum vulgare

" crispum....

Tradescantia Virginica.

*' coccinea..

Veronica ametliystina..

" incana

** spicRta

Viola, Double Kuesian..

100
$6 00

2 50
4 OO
6 00

4 00
6 00

3 00

3 00

5 00

4 00

6 00

4 00
6 00

5 00

6 00
3 00

3 00

2 60

4 00
6 00
6 00
6 00

3 00
3 00
3 50
6 00
6 00
6 00

5 00
5 00

3 00

4 00

4 00
3 00

5 00

6 Oil
3 60

I

HARDY GRASSES.

Arundo Dona x $1 00

Eulalia gracillima univittata 75

" Japonica varieeata 75

" •• Zebrina 1 00

Phalaris arundinacea variegala 60
Ilniola latifolia 1 00

$6 00

5 00
B 00

6 00
3 50
6 00

Five per cent, discount for casli with order. *

J. T. LOVETT, Little Silver, N. J. J

Itandard hydrangea

PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA.

Extra Fine Heails. $:i.r,n per doz. ; $30 per 100.

Holland grown, budded.
This stock is far better for
forcing than own roots.
$3.00 per d^zen ; $20.00 per 100.

*~*¥ ¥?!¥■■ A T^WSS Large flowering varieties, 3
%^ t»»lfiTj.i5k. M. J.CT years old, $3 00 per doz. Th. se
are extra heavy field-grown plants. PANICCI.ATA,
$15.00 per 10(1.
Also a full line of Rhododendrons, from 50ct9. to $1.00
each, and Hardy Azalea Mollis and Ghent. Pyram-
idal Buxus, Snowball, etc. Write for prices on
general nursery stock, bulbs, herbaceous plants, etc.

BOBBINK & ATKINS, Rutherford, N. J.

GRIMSOH RIMBLEII

ROSES, CANNAS, MUMS, etc.

Strong 2 year Field Grown H. P. Roses in large assortment, $io.oo per loo.
Strong 2 year Field Grown Moss Roses, large assortment, $9.00 per 100.
Strong 2 year Field Grown Climbing Roses in assortment, $5.00 per 100.
Strong Field Grown Wichuariana (Memorial Rose), $4.00 per 100.

^lOOOO 214 inch pot plants. Tea and Everblooming:, in large assorlinent, $2.^ per 100. $20.00 per
IIKK). Hybrid Perpetual. 2^ inch pots. $4.00 per U«J, $_W.l«J per U«»). Climbing. 2H inch puis,
$< W per 10(1. $311. («1 per KlOn. Clulilde Souperl (Slrong), $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Musella
(Velliiw S.iurerl). $3110 per ll»l. $2^.(1U per KXIO.

UCU/ PCDAUIIiUC Briiiint's recent inlroductinns. 10 Splendid New Doubles, (he set fir
NCW ULnAHIUIllO $2.2'. 3 Splendld New singles, the set tor 50 cents. SSplendidNew
Bruants the set for 80 cents. 3 Splendid New Aureole Section, the set for 50 cents. Geraniums.
Standard V.irieties. $3.00 per Km, $20.(10 per 11X10.

OAMMAC All the Best New and Standard Varieties. President Cleveland, best bright scarlet
uAllllHO for massing, $fi.()(l per 10(1. Duke of Marlborough, President McKinley. Tarrytuwn
and Robert Christie. $1(1.110 per 100. Chicago. Souv. de Antoine Crozy and President Carnot, $4,110
per KiO. Mrs. Fairman Kogers, Queen Charlotte, Mad. Crozy, F. Vaughan and A. Bouvier. $3.00
"5.00 per 1000. Cannas. our selection, all good standard varieties, $2.00 per 100, $15.00

Japonica Zebrina, Japonica Variegata and Gracilis Univitata,

111 per Km, $25.
|U per 1000.

I! EULAUAS

1 CHRYSANTHEMUMS

strung clumps,
$s (H) per Kill.

Choice collection of best market vr^rieiles, including best of last
season's inlruductions. $3.00 per KM $25.00 per lOUO.
*W DAHLIAS, ulmleruois.field grown, $7.00 per 100, $60.00 perlOOO.
ti^ AWIPELOPSIS VEITCHII, strong two year tieM grown, $8.00 per 100.

CLEMATIS three years, large flowered varieties. $25 00 per 100,

For full assortment uf greenhouse stocl< write for Florists' Wholesale Price List No. 5
If in want of Urnamental or Fruit Trees. Shrubs. Vines, Small Fruits, etc . see our Nur-
I seryman's Trade List, or write us for prices.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio.

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TREES. TREES

NoEWAT, ScGAB and 81LVBE Maple, Nobwat
Speuok and AbboeVit*8. Correspondence soli-
cited before purcbaging eleewhere. . . -

WM. J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N.J.

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HARDY SHRUBS, TREES, VINES,

Evergreens and Perennials.

30,000 BERBERIS THUNBERGII, 3 years trans.

Trade List Ready.

T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass.

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P. OUWERKERK

1123 Summit Ave., Jersey City, N. J.

Just received from our Holland Nurseries

RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS,

SPIRO JAPONICA, LILIUM SPEClOSUin:

PfONIES, BLEEDING HEART

POT GROWN LILACS, HYDRANGEAINSORTS.

CLEMATIS and H. P. ROSES, m the best sorts.
PRICES MODERATE.

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I HAVE A

FINE STOCK

. . or . .

*^^"i* Pears, Cherrres,

Peaches, Plums,
... Quinces ...

Many in bearing sizes.

10.000 Norway Ulaplea lOt'oMft.

6.000 Sugar MnpU-s 10 to 14 ft.

3,(i(XI Silver and Sycninore IUnplcs....lO to 12ft.

3.0(Xl Horse C'liestiillt and Negiindo

niaples 8 to 12 ft.

3.000 Golden Onli and Blood-lenved Maples.
15,000 Eversrreeue, all sizes and kinds.
25,0110 Califoinia Privet 2 to 6 ft.

3,(X)0 Khododeuilvous and Azaleas, X strong.

1,000 Colorado Itluo Spruce 2 to J ft.

10.000 Shrubs, X Btrong.

10.000 KOSES, plenty Rauiblers.

Superlutendenta of farbs and Cenieterlea. and
Florists wanting etock for cuBtoniera atiould call on
me or write.

STEPHEN CRANE, Norwich, Conn.

FB'-p. NORWICH NDUSEIilES.
MeptlOD the Florlatj' Sxehang» wh«n writing.

MAPLES CHEAP

nor-way.

Height, In ft, 8-10 8-9 9-10 10-12 12-15 Ex. size

(Caliper, in In.. IM 1W-1« 1«-1M W-2 |-2)<

Price, per 10 »1.75 12.50 $3.00 iSM »4l)0 J6.00

" lOO 15.00 20.00 22.00 30.00 35.00 50.00

" 1000 100.00 180.00 200.00 250.00 300.00 350.00

Sugrar.

Height, In ft., 9-10 10-12 12-14 12-15 14-16 Ex. size

Caliper, In In., l-lVi IM Ul-IH l«-l?i I'l-a 2-2«

Price, per 10 t2.50 »3 00 13.50 $4.00 »4?50 $7 00

•• 100 20.00 25.00 30,00 35.00 40.00 60.00

Silver.

Height, In ft., 9-10 10-12 12-14 13-16 Ex. size x.'i size

Caliper, In In., 1!£ IW-IH IW-'M l?i-3 2-2K 2«-3

Price, per 10 $l.ob $1.25 fiM $5 00 $2.50 3.50

" 100 .S.OO 10 00 12.00 18.00 20.00 30,00

" 1000 60.00 75.00 lOO.OU 125.00 175.00 250.00

SVCAMORE.

Height, In ft 8-9 9-10 10-12 12-14 13-16

Caliper, In In 1-1)4 1'4-1« ^H-W Wi 2-2«

Price, per 10 tl.OO $1 2b $150 $2^50 $3.50

•• 100 8.00 10.00 12.00 20.00 30.00

1000.... 60.00 75.00) 100.00 150.00

ALTHAEA.

H,:-2 ft $1.75 per 100; $15.00 per lOOO

2-a« ft., branched 2.00 " 18.00 "

2«-.3 ft., well branched. .. . 2.^0 " 20.00

3-3J4 ft., extra bushy 4.00 " 35.00

MOORE'S EARLY GRAPES.

2 year, transplanted $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000

BLACK -WALKUTS.

5.6 ft $1.50 per 10; $12.00 per 100

6-7 ft 1.15 •■ 15.00 •'

7.3 ft 2.25 •• 20.00 "

S-lOft S.OO " 25.00 "

BUXTERBJITTTS.

5.6 ft $1.75perl0; $15.00pcrl00

6-7 ft 200 " 18.00

SHELLBARKS.

3-4 ft $3.50 per 10 ; $30.00

4-5 ft 4.00 •• 35.00 •■

CHE8XIHUX, AMERICAN.

7.8 ft $3.50 per 10; $30.00 per 100

GHiS. B.HORNER S SON, Mt. Holly, N.J,

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436

Xhe i=i-ORists* Exchange.

IMPERIAL VIOLET

Number of plants In full bearing 2,970

No. 1 Violets picked In October.,.. 30,500
" " " " " November.36,500

" " " " " December. 39,000

" " " " " January.... 23,595

*' " " " " February.. 33,500

Average per plant of No. l blooms almost 57.
Isn't tbis a pretty good record ? And for these I re-
ceived from $2.50 to $1.00 per 100. Can you equal tbls ?
And the plants are still throwing as many flowers, If
not more than ever.

I cannot begin to pupnly the demand for this sanerb
violet ; the way thlDge look now, I shall not tie able to
supply the demand for rooted cuttings. If you get
left you will only blame yourself. My new book on
violet Culture goes with every order fur cuttings.

The violet Is the largest, most double, longest stem-
med, color so dark as to look almost artificial ; healthy ;
and as the record Bhows, a very free bloomer. The
parent plant of this magnificent variety gave me 118 of
the finest flowers you ever saw.

Per 1000 $90.00

" 100 10.00

Per 500 $45.00

" doz 1.50

Rooted cuttings will be delivered as the weather will
permit. Now ready, about 5000, Address

W.L MINOR, Brockton, Mass.

588 BELMONT ST.

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S^SVIOLETS

About 3,000 large clumps capable of dividing
into many plants, at $3.00 per 100 olumps.

American Rose Co., Washington, D. G.

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VIOLETS

ROOTED RUNNERS.
California, Luxonne, Princess of
'Wales and Lady Hume Campbell,

selected stock in perfect healthy condition.
Prices on application.

R. M. EISENHART, Torresdale, Pbila., Pa.

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^lO

MARIE LOUISE.

Rooted cuttings now ready. Fine, healthy,
A No. 1 stock, $4,50 per lOOU, by the clump:
$35.00 per 1000. Satisfaction guaranteed.

LEVERETT R. LANE, Babylon, LI , N.Y.

BOX 335.
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VIOLETS. DAISIES. CARNATIONS.

L, H, Campbell, CaliforDln, etronp rooted
runners, 6Uc. per 100; $5.00 per 1000. PrincesH ol
Wales, fSwanley VViiite, 75c. per IWi; $7.00 per
1000. La France, floe, $1.00 per doz.; $5.) hi per UlO.

Wm, Scott, Bclected stock, rooted cuttlnes, $1.25
per 100; $10.00 per IW 0.

The two Giant Daisies. California Giant and
£toile lie Lyon, a yellow giant, 2% In. pots, strong,
75c. per doz.; $5.00 per 100. Cash with order, please.

P. M. DeWITT, Torresdale, Phila., Pa.

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Best New Single Violet..

PRINCESS OE GALLES

Hooted Runners, 75c. per 100: $7.00 per 1000:
unrooted, 40c. per 100; $3,60 per 1000.

P. KRATZER, Fort Hamilton, L. I., N. Y.

92(1 St., Bet. Battery PI. and 7th Ave.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

VlQlets my SpeGially.

Am Now Ready to Supply for Spring

Planting Any Quantity Desired

Blarle Couise and California, strong

runners, unrooted, 50c a 100; $3.0U a lOOO.

Strong, rooted, eilc. a IIJO; $5.00 a 1000.
rrlncessaeGalles, unrooted, 60c. a 100;

$4.00 a 1(100. Very strong, rooted, 76c. a 100;

$8.00 a lOOO.
La Prance, new rooted, 15 00 a 100.
Belle de Bruneau, Belle de Cha-

teney and White Czar, $4.00 a 100.
EnKltHti Hardy Dhl. Blue, $2.00 a 100.
Cash with order please. No C. O. D. Give
plain address and shipping directions.

SEAGLIFFNURSERY, SeaCliff, L.I., N.Y.

FD. BOnLON, Peop.
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Nothing Like It.

In my opinion there isnothingpubllshedlike
ExCHANQE for the beueflt of florists, seedsmen
and nurserymen. N. E. FARMER.

Canton, N. Y.

PRINCESS OF WALES VIOLETS

True stock. A money maker. Fine plants In 2^ In
pots. $5.00 per 100; $40 per 1000. Dlvldednlnnts and well
rooted runners, strong, $2.50 per lUO; $20 per 1000.

CYCAS» ft few large plants In tuhs with 30 to 35
leaves. 36 to A'Z Inches long. Will be sold cheap.

JOHN G. HEINL & SON,

Terra Haute. Ind.

CRABB & HUNTER,

Violet Specialists!

Orders received now
for Spring delivery
of Al stock Buch as
produces a crop

Marie Louise, Farquhar and Lady Campbell.

Booted Cuttlnga of Flora Hill,
flADIIATinUO Evelina, Painted Lady. Firefly.
uAnNA I lUlit) PlQgree, Morello and other etand-
wniiiiniiwiiv ard varletleB.

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.

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GaliloiDia Violet FlaDls

The flowers from these plants borne on stout Btems-
6 to 10 Inches long, are of a rich dark puri>te and ex.
ceedlngly fragrant. They are all as large and larger
than a silver half dollar and bear profusely from Octo-
ber to April, $*^.50 a 100. Satisfaction guaranteed,

JAMES T. BAKER, Bustleton,Phila.,Pa.

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VIO

A large stock of

LADY CAMPBELL.

Plants free of all disease. Good strong
rooted runners, $5.00 per 1000.

Special low rates in larger quantities. Plants
in 214 inch pot^ $3.00 per lOO.

Also a few FARQUHAR Runners, $5 a 100.
CALIFORNIA at same price.

CARNATIONS

A large stock of rooted cuttings of new
seedlings and standard varieties that must
be sold. Let me know what you want and

send for prices.

W. R. SHELMIRE,u^o°.'^i'a lYondale, Pa.

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MANETTI STOCKS

(FOR FALL DELIVERY.)

English or French, especially prepared for grafting,
price per 1000, 10,000 or 100,000 on application.

HARRY A. BUNYARD. 42 W.28th St . N.Y.Cily

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BLOOMING BEGONIAS.

TeD varieties. IncludlDK VULCAN and VEKNON.

-'H In- pots, ¥2.110 per 100; 3 Id. pots. $4.00 per KKi.
., I, r« •-: 3ln. pota. MOOper 1I»J; 4 10.
Yellow UaiSleS, pots. $5.00 per lOO; 5 in. pots.
$10 CO per 100.

Alternanthera<; ^"^ "'"' yeiiow, 212 inch

Cinemrirm Have a few plants In 5 in. pots, In
V..incrdrid». tm, and bloom, at 10 cts.

J. S. BLOOM, Reigelsville, Pa.

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ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI

Fine ptantp, from 3J^ inch pots, ready to
shift, $3 IX) per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000.

Crimson Raiubler* Hermosa, Fink
Soupert, and 50 other trood varieties,
$2.60 per lOO ; $20.00 per lOUO, nice stuff,
from 2V6 inch pots.
J. A. DOYLE CO.. Springfield, Ohio.

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7^ ELBA

$1.60 per doz., $10 per 100.

Hradt $5. no per 100

9IcGowati 75 "

K. Hill 2,00 '■

Victor 2.00

Daybreak 2.C0 "

H. F. LITTLEFIELD, - Worcester, Mass.

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CARNATIONS

Rooted cuttings, strong, clean, cool rooted.
Freedom. Jahn's Scarlet, $1 50 per 100; $12
per 1000. Daybreak, May 15tb, same price.
Daybreak, transplantf d, elegant stock, only
$2 per 100- No 1000 rate on this. If you
are looking for vigorous, clean stock, here
it is. John Young, Frances tfonst, Bon
Ton, all transplanted, $5 per 100.

PANSY PLANTS -Benys Zirngiebers
celebrated strain, that will bloom last week
in May, 1125 per 100 ; $10 per 1000.

Write for prices on Geraniums, KcheTerias, etc

W. G. Kraber, '' ^,'r^r ' New Bedford, Mass.

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T'^p^^an" Beauties,

classCLEAN '

STOCK, out Brides and

of 23^ inch ,.. . ,

pots Maids.

MEyERS I SlMIMiN,Wyn[inioor. Chestnut Hill. Philadelphia, Pa.

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ROSES! ROSES! ROSES!

Strong, Healthy Plants, out of VA inch pots.

tHE FOLLOWING VARIETIES at $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1000.

Agrippina
Bride.sniai<l
Beaute Inconstant
Catherine Merniet
ClothiUle Soupert
Coquette de Lyon
Dr. Grill

Duchess de Brabant
Gen. de Tartas
Henry M. Stanley

Jules Finger
La Princess Vera
Mnie. J. Schwartz
Mnie. F. Kruger
Mme. Schwaller
Mnie. de WattevlUe
Marquis de Viviens
Marie Van Uoutte

Marie Guillot
Mrs. DeGraw
Papa Gontier
Princess Sagan
Queen's Scarlet
The Bride
The Queen
White Rambler
Pink Rambler
Yellow Rambler

THE FOLLOWING VARIETIES at $3.00 per 100; $25 per 1000.

Perles dcs Jardins
Meteor
Climbing Meteor

Maman Cochet
Malmaison

Kaiserin A. Victoria
Pink La France
Crimson Rambler

HYBRIDS

A very fine assortment, splendid stock, out
of iy^ in. pots, including bost. Rods, Pinks and
Whites at $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000.

SCHMIDT & BOTLEY, Springfield, Ohio.

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QDESTIOII m.

OPEN TO ALL .... FREE TO ALL
Answer! Solicited from Those Who Know.

(68) Carnation Anna Webb.— C:an

you tell me where and by whom the car-
nation Anna Webb was first grown? —
Ed. J. Taylor.

— The records of the American Carna-
tion Society give " Fisher" as the origin-
ator of this variety, which, we take it,
means Sewall Fisher, of Framingham,
Mass. If we are wrong, will some one
kindly put us right in the matter.

((59) Tlllaudsias in Pots.— Tilland-
sias in pots require a rather strong soil;
the best is a mixture of fibrous loam,
])eat and well-rotted manure. Through
the Summer months, a high temperature
with full sunlight and a syringing twice
a day just suits them. In Winter syring-
ing must cease, also avoid letting them
get too dry at the roots.

FIRES.

(Concord, Mass. — On Monday morning
last, April 17, Are destroyed the green-
houses of Daniel E.'Angier, causing dam-
age wliich is estimated ,.at $4,000. No
insurance.

Waterloo, N. Y.— Fire on April 18,
started in one of the buildings at Pierson
Brothers' nurseries and spread very rap-
idly, water being scarce; the building
was destroyed. Eoss covered by insur-
ance.

Jadoo.

The American Jadoo Company sends
us samples of its new handj' packets
containing .Tadoo 'materials, Avhich the
Cnitiit.-iny is nnw selling to leading seeds-
nun and retail stores. The packages are
put up in a most attractive form, suita-
ble to use as shelf goods.

Fruit and Flower Plates.

The nursery trade owes a great debt
to the colored plate printers, for without
tlie living representations of full-grown
trees and fruit I'ipe for the palate, with
wliich to interest the people, selling
agents would never have accom]ilislied
the sales which have brought the bu.siiiess
up to its present dimensions. The same
successful results await the growers of
florists' flowers, and Messrs. Vredenburg
& Co., of Rochester, N. Y. (see advt.,)
offer their services to those desirous of
getting up colored plates.

Silkaline.

The manufacturers of silkaline, John
C. Meyer & Co., 87 Summer St., Boston,
are using their every effort to make this
material yearly of more service to the
florists. It is now madein threesizes — F,
FFand FFF. The F is best suited for fine
bouquet work and delicateconetructions,
while the other two sizes are better
adapted to heavier purposes, such as the
tying of smilax, and asparagus stringing.
.Silkaline is made in all fancy colors to
match the natural llower and foliage
tints — dark green, moss green, violet,
heliotrope, rose-pink, buttercup-yellow,
crimson. lilac, etc. A 2c. stamp will
bring one of the firm's beautiful '99 cal-
endars, bearing a delicate half-tone of
Mr. Meyer's little girl and boy — Miss
Florence and Master Harold.

CATALOGUES RECEIVED,

H. F. HongE & Co., Hiram, O.— Price List of
Seeds, Plants, Etc.

Charles Black, Hiebtstown, N. J.— Price
List of Nursery Stock.

Chas. B. Hornor & Son, Mount Holly, Ohio.
—Price List of Surplus Nursey Stock

John PEEB& Son, West Norwood, London,
En^.— List of CaDnas, Carnations, Dahlias.

George B. Modldeb. Smith's Grove, Ky.—
Catalogue of Water Lilies, with full cultural
directions.

David G. Yates & Co., Philadelphia.—
Supplemental Catalogue of Trees, Shrubs.
Vines, etc.

Smith Bros., Concord, Ga.— Catalogue of
Fruit and Ornameutal Trees, Small Fruits,
Sbrubs, Roses, Etc.

Harlan P. Kelsey, 1106Tremont BuildiDg,
Boston, Ma68.~Cataiogue of Hardy American
Plantd and Carolina Mountain flowers.

April 22, 1899.

Twe FLORISTS' Exchange.

437

SOME
NEW

TRADE BOOKS

Residential Sites
and Environments

By Jos. Fobsytu Johnson.

market, and every man who has to do with
planting and arranging grounds should own
a copy. ProfuHely illustrated with fine half
lune plates and drawings. Price, full cloth,
plain edges, $2.50 ; full gilt, $;i.(lO.

This, the most
modern work
on landscapf
gardening, su-
persedes a 1 1
others; it isthe
moHt practical
book on the

The Water Garden

By William Trickee.

You cannot

handle
Aquatic
Plants
with euc-
by the bewt

ceee unless you read this work, _
known living authority. A fine book, too, to
getyourpatrons interested in. Profusely illus-
trated with magnificent plates. Price $2.00.

Commercial Violet ^tL^oTJU!

Growing

By Pbof. B. T. Galloway.

ly practical
book, em-
bracing the
results of
the author's
own experi-

ence, studies and reseaiches for many years
past. Every item in connection with the
violet and its relation to commercial grow-
ing will be covered, from a description of va-
rieties to cost of producing the crop, profits,
etc. The work will be replete with practical
illustrations of a mostvaried and instructive
character. It will undoubtedly becomestand-
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Orders taken now. Price $1.50.

House Plants

Just the book to
keep in stock for
your customers. It
sells on sight, and
will give impetus to
your business by in-

AKOHOW TO SUCCEED WIIH THEM
By Lizzie P. Hillhousk.

teresting your patrons still further in plants,

both in and outdoor. Send for a sample.

12 mo., 220 pages, cloth. Price $1.00, with

good discount in quantities.

The above books are pub-
lished, and for sale by

A.T.DELAMAREPTG.&PUB,CO.,Lt(l.

2 to 8 Duane Street, NEW YORK.
Clrculare, press notices, etc. on application.

GERANIUMS ^SV'r\^:^.

Ln l<^avorlte, B. O. Hill and Geo. Grant, i Inch, $5.00
per KiO. All Id blonm ready to tbip at once.

WHITTON & SONS. Wholesale Florists,
CITY AND GREEN STREETS. UTICA. N.Y.

IWVDTI C For Ceiiieterjr and Carpet
nl I IV 1 LC \V«rk. I have the largest and
beat Htock In tlie country : rooted
cuttings, by mall, prepaid, per 100, 60cla.; per 11)00, $4 50
Large fleld-grown clunips, per 100, $fi.(X).

I0,000 CALIFORNIA PRIVET

15 to 20 Ine,, $1,50 per 100; 20 to 2-1 Ina ,|2.00per 100; 24 to
30 Ins.. $3,00 per IfX); 30 to 36 Ins., |3.50 per 100. Eatlmiites
given fnr larger Quuntlty. Delivery ireetoany expn^ss
from New York Oity. Cash with order.

F. A. BOLLES, Lawnwood, Brooklyn, N.Y.

mnimoiviiaespeGieDs

200 7 to 8 ft.,at 25cts.
2.0 6 to 7 ft., ataOcts.

Tliese will please the most fastidiouB, some
of them are 3>^ to 4 ft. in diameter.

W. p. BRINTON, Christiana, Pa.

STRiwBiRiiY mm.

strong, well-rooted planta from young beds, tied In
twenty-BveB and securely sealed to carry aafelv.

MlcLel's Early, Creflcent. Warfleld, Heder Wood,
Meech'8 Early, Lovett and Tenneesee, 40c. per 100; 81,50
per 1000.

Ideal, Saundere, AVin. Tlelt, Sharpless, Gandy. liuhncli,
Ilaverland, Maraliall, Parker Earle, Glen Mary. Brandy-
wlQc. Ocean City, Oriole. Clyde, Blsmark, Hall's Favor-
ite and Seaford. 50c. per 100: *2.00 per 1000.

Downing, Kentuckv. Wilson, Biirton's Eclipse
Wolverton, Dayton, Heverly, Tubbs. Greenville and
Eleanor, 50c. per 100; $1.75 per lOlxX

DACDDCDDV Luvett, Palmer. Gregg and Kansas,
imorDCnni 75c. per lOU; $5,00 per IWU Cuthbert
75c. per lOO; $4.00 per Hm. Loudon, $1.25 per HW; 810.00
per 10"O. Miller Ked. 50c. per 100; $3.00 per 10<0
ni APVRCDDV Early Harvest, 50c. per loO; $.1.00
DLHvlVltCnil I per lOtti. All No. 1. atrong plants.
SEND FOR PRU'E LIST.

CHAS. BLACK, - Hightstown, N. J.

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THE BOSTON FERN SPECIALTY

K-OO per 100; 110.00 per 1000. Rpddiiie
PlaDts. Drnco^iia iDilivisn, Ficus.

L. H. FOS TER, 45 King St., Dorchester, Mass.

From flats, bv mull, per 100, 50 cts., per 1000. f 1.00.
From 2 Inch pots, per 100, $1.50, per 1000. $13.00.

HvilraiiBea Otnksn, from 4 In. pols In Ijud, $1 a
doz.;"i8 a lOOO. Send for samples. Cash with the order.
FRED. BOERNER, Cape Way City, N.J.

COSMOS, Giant Perfection, strong plants. 50 cents

per 100 ; $3.50 per 1000.
ASTERS, Queen of the Market, Tmffaut's, 50 cents

per UH) ; $3.50 per 1000.
PANSIES, from our best strain, 50 cents per 100;

$3.50 per 1000.
J. C. SCHMIDT, BRI8XOI,, FX.
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MUST SELL QUICK

On account of street opening I Uavc^to make altera-
tions on my greenhouses.

DRACiENAS. SOOSyearold, CANNAS. 6000 In
pots, CAEl.AS. FREESIAS, ASPARAiillS,
S3III.AX, RIBBER TREES, I'ALMS, Etc.

Ed.WILCKE,'^n"L?.l;",r Br'klyn,N.Y.

NelumbiumsLuteum
and Speciosum

A large supply of strong tubers at
attractive figures.

JOHH R. parry, Parry, New Jersey.

Mf-ntton the Flnrlat-"' Exchange whpn writing.

BEDDING PLANTS

Full List of Bushy Stock.

...MUSA ENSETE...

G. OTTO SGHWABE, Jenkintown, Pa.

ESPECIAL OFFER!

"o I have still several hundred Erica PerHoluta
^ Alba, In full bloom In a week's time, |lO per 110.

Crt ERICA WEIiAXTIIERA (Fragrans). extra
large, at $15 00 per 100, packing free. Smaller
^ plants. IS.OO per 100.
o Cash must accompany all orders.

I A.8CHULTHEIS, College Point,

uj P. 0. Box 78, Queens Borough, N. Y. City.

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ALTERNANTHERA!

I'. Major,
A, Nana,
Ainabllls

and PIttflhurg, colurlng of latter very fine, all are nice
husby little plants. *G 00 per 1000; oOc. per 100.

varieties.

AAI Cll^^^"*^^' twenty

■ ■■■I Pill^ bright colors, part new. |5.00 per

WkbV V 1000; 50 cents per 100.

BKl^OMA Vernon, In bloom, 4 colors, $100 per
100. 6ee<lllngB, fine plants. 50 cts. per lOti.

HELIOTROPE and DOUBLE PETUNIAS.

from soil, extra. il,'J5 per 100.

MAMMOTH Verbena, strong cuttings. 50 eta.
per 100 ; by mall add 20 per cent.

CASH. PLEASE.

K. HERR, Lancaster, Pa.

DANIEL

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ExchaniTP' when wrltlnK

FORSALEorEXCHANGE

300 RIIDBECKIA, Goldbn Glow, 4 In. pota,
strong. 1 1.00 per 100, The 300 for $1000, cash

IIAKDY PERENMAL PHLOX, The Pearl.
Miss Llngard, no Horlst should do without these twu
peerless varieties, lliey are grand for eumnier cutting,
alsu some other vara. Field-grown chinipe, tl.iWa 100 ;
20i.lfor »7,00. Rooted cuttings. *I.(K» a 100. free bv mall.

3()() I>\VARF WaiTEPENTrtTEMONS,3ln.
putM. :i;:iiKi ner UK).

I' EL A UUON I UMS, Victor. Splendor. Gen.
Th\ lur. Queen Victoria. 2^ and 3 In., $.4.00 per 100.

(iERANIl'MS. Nutt, Poltevlne, Rlcard, K. G.
Hill, Slmmona, La Favorite, Double Grant. Monteeque,
and others. 2U, In. i)Ots, strong plants, $-.;.50 per 100;
$18 10 per 100(1- 4 In. pots. $vOO per UW. 3(10 Mme. Bruant,
2'..; In. pots, ^3.00 per UK); 4 In. pots. *6.00 per 100. cash.

Nutmeg, Ivy and Rose Geraniums at BtimH price.

PETIINIAS, Finest Dble, plenty of Pink Beauty,
2 in. puts, $2.00 per 100.

Or will excliauKC with some reliable party for white
and pink La France, or any other good bedding Roses.
Panslee, good "Mums, Kex Begonias, or what have ynu ?

C. C. NANZ, Owensboro, Ky.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

One year old, from open ground, now
in flats, at 4 cts. spot cash ; needs 4 inch
pots. Sold for want of room. Apply at
once to

GEO. H. ROWDEN, - Wallingford, Conn.

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PTERIS

Xreniula, Serrulata and Serrulata
Crlstata, Id 2-iuch pots, strong, $3.U0 per
lUU. And others in variety. Satisfaction guar-
anteed or money back. Cash please.

G. A. RACKHAM, Detroit, Mich.

880 Van Dyke Avenue.

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Seasonable Stock

DRACiENA INDIVISA, 4 In.. 15 to 18 Id. high;
Jia.lX) per 100 ; 5 In., 20 to 22 in. hlgb, JIS.OO per llio.

BOSTON FEItN,
nirSA ENSETE,

2>i In., »5.00 per 100.
10 In., $1.25 each.

COIjEUS, rooted euttlnga, Vkrbohaffkltii and
Golden Qukkn, 75 cts. per 100: »6.00 per lUOO.
In variety. 60 eta. per 100 ; $5.00 per 1000.

. 0A8H WITH OBDEB, P1.EA9E.

S. S. PECK HAM, New Bedford, Mass.

MT.tlnn thF FInrlfi,t«' KxrT.ane.' when wrlt^ne.

PALMS

AND

FERNS

The LARGEST STOCK In
the West.

Send us your name, and we will keep you posted when
we have anything special to offer.

GEO.WITTBOLD,""c'H'iS/iro''

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DRAC/ENA INDIVISA

6 inch, 20 to 24 Inches high, $2.00 per doz.
4 inch. 18 to 20 Inches high, $1.60 per doz.

E. J. BYAM, 61 7 N.Washington St., ROME, N.Y,

Dracaena Indivisa

From 5 and 6 in. pots, 2 to iy,
feet in height from pot, strong
healthy grown, $25.00 and |35.00
per 100. 50 at 100 rates

^^S- Send in your order now. -^

JAMES HORaIi & son, Florists,

Bridgeport, Conn.

BORBONICA

LATANIA

2 Inch pota $0.60 per doz ; fl.OO per 100.

4 " 2.50 " 20.00 '•

5 •• extraflne 4.75 •' 35.00 "

6 " 9.00 " 70.00 "

8 " (rom $1.50 to J2.25 per plant ; 116.00 to $24.00

per doz.
Fine specimen plants, from $3 00 to $5.00 a piece

ARECA LUTESCENS.

4 Inch pota $25,00 per 100

5 " 4 planta In pot, $50.00 per lOt* ; 60 ctB. a piece

6 •' 3 " " 1.00 a piece.

Fine large plants from $5.00 up.
Kentta Belnioreana and Forsterlann—

4 inch pota $35.00 per 100.

5 " $50.00 to 75.00 "

6 " 1.00 to 1.25 apiece.

Large plants from $3,00 to $10.00 a piece.

Ph«enix. Recllnata, Canarlensle and Ruplcola, all

sizes from 2 to 10 Inch pots, at lowest pricefi.
Phoenix KeclinnCii,4 Inch pots. L'Octe. each. $16.00

per 1011; 5 liuh pots, 35 cts. each, $30,00 per 100; 6

I:;ch puts, tin cts. each. $55.00 per Ktl).
CocoH VVeddelinna, 2 Inch pota. fine, $15.00 per 100.

and larger plants from 20 cts. up.
FicuH Elnaticat fine well-grown plants, 5 Inch pots

and larger, from 35 ctn. up.
Pnndnnus Utilis, 4 Inch pots, $25.00. and 5 Inch

pots. $40.00 per 100. fine olants.

Aznlen Indica. 10-12 In. heada, 50c. each; $40.00 alOO.

»• 12-14 " 75c. '* 65.00 "

'• larger plants, from $1.00 up

Dbl. White Primuln, strong 2U In, plant*. »7,00 a 100.

FERNH— Have about 20.000 of tine aaeortment. trom

2 Inch pota. In fine condition. $3.00 a 100 ; $27.50 a 1000.

JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, Allegheny Pa.,

L. D. TELEPHONE 872.
Mention tbe FloiiatB' Exchancre when wrltlns-

Nephrolepis Exaltata Bostoniensis.

Tlie Handsomest Decorative Plant In CultlTatlon.

»6.00 per 100 ; $40.00 per 1000.

MINE IS THE GENUINE STOCK.

FRED. C. BECKER, - - - 1 730 Cambridge Street, CAMBRIDGE, MASS.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

UPUI OADUATinU Al MA The originator, Mr Caspar Aiil, has at last decided to let It go, color a
nLW UMnWHIlUn HLI1IA llttlc deeper ttian ,\rpylo. hut brighter. It has produced more flowers

IhaiiiuivvaHclvwi. have, tested five years. $191 per .1../ : fsl»i P<'i- ""i ; f ;;1"ll;"™o. ,.„,„„

PADUATlhMC RootcdCuttlngs. Evelina, $4,(10 ii.r Ml. ;(:,.!. sec. white. M.OO per 100; Bon Ton red, $5.00 per
l/AKNA I IU no lOO: Guld Nugget, tS.OO per UKI; Wlilt.' i loud, fs.oi iierim); Argyle. JSOOpcr lOO; Ilayhreak.
Flora Hill Victor »2 00 per 100, 115.00 per locil; Wni. Sri.tt. M, Cowan, Portia. »1.50 per liKlj $tO.(» per 1000.

MARANTA MtSSANGEAKA ^

Tlie hottest selllrigpliuit for retail, fine for'fetni'rtrs, tnakes One ,T or 4 In.

pot plants, 2 In. potM. f I a tloz,, |f> a 100. 3 In. pots. %\ 5(1 a doz , $8 ji 100.
DAMnAMIIC IITII IC 5ln poti. 15 to IS Ins. high, strong and prRNS 1" " ''.' I?""' K ™''''°°'''.S,".'

PAnUANUo U I ILIb bi-althy. »3.50 per doz.; t25.(X) per 100. ^ tnilO 6 viirletles, »3.00 per 100.

'S SiireiiEeri. strong. 2>i In. pots, »7 00 per 100 ; 3!.6ln.. strong. $8.00 per l(Kl.
ANTlYKlVlrlllH VAIMK(;ATL'5i, strong, 2)^ m. pots, $2,511 per lOO. '^■' - — '■

ASl' AltA(;

Mention this paper.

C. MERKEL &

f.lT'Tcrms, cash or C. O, D.

SON, Mentor, Ohio.

SWORD FERNS.

NEPHROLEPIS
EXALTATA...

The most popular sort.
Mpeciinens.

Excellent*()laDts tor vases and
Four inch pots.

$X5.00 :£teJo 100

MICHEL PLANT AND BULB CO.,

Magnolia and Tower Grove Av3s., St. Lauis, Mo.

Mention the FlorlsU' Exchange when wrltlng.

HANNAfi Florence Vaughan and Charles
^""""''» HenderBon, dormant moie, $3
per lUU; iu lots of 250 or over, $1.75 per luu.

CASH WITH ORDER. <

Pni Fin 2Hln. plants, Bne, $1.75al00. Rooted
UULLU3, cuttings, 7.5 cents a ICO, prepaid.

GERANIUMS,

Bismarck and McMnlion,
l)ronze leaved, $3 Ull per 100.

C&UDIUM, ESGULENTUM, B&TiVIENSIS

Bulbs, $3.00 to $6.00 per 100.

C9]3.111icotlx

ALTERNANTHERA,

Rooted cuttings,

aurea nana, 60c.

per 100; $4 50 per 1000, prepaid; Paronycbioides

Major, 60c. per 100, prepaid. Cash with order

Mention the FIorlstB* Exchange when writing.

438

Thb F^l-orists' Exchange.

Dutch Bults.

To the grower who forces Dutch bulbs
for cut nowers, the season just past has
been full of disappointments. Roman
hyacinths have not produced so many
flowers as they usually do; tulips have,
in many cases, come Wind; and daffodils
have, to a large extent, been inferior. We
single out these three kinds merely be-
cause they are the most important to the
average grower who sends flowers regu-
larly to market. It seems strange that
while the bulbs have not done so well as
they have in previous years, there should
have been such an over-production of
flowers; nevertheless, such has been the
case, and prices for the cut flowers have
ruled very low.

As to the bulbs being of poor quality
let us glance for a moment at the situa-
tion and find out, if possible, the reason
why such bulbs have proved unsatisfac-
tory. In the Spring of 1 898, owing to
the Holland growers making easy prices
in anticipation of good crops, the orders
given for bulbs were very large; not only
did the growers order heavily, but im-
porters also were induced to buy in large
quantities. The season of 1898 in Hol-
land was, through heavy rains, condu-
cive to a late ripening of the bulbs, and
the shipments were of necessity later than
usual. The demand was so heavy that
the usual care was not made in sorting
and it is not out of reason to believe that
bulbs of some varieties were shipped by
the Hollanders one season too soon
rather than fail to fill orders.

After the bulbs were received on this
side, later than usual as noted, and were
planted, the Winter came upon them so
early and so severe, that those bulbs that
had" not extra covering for protection
were frozen hard before they had made
sufficient root growth to establish them
properly in the soil.

Speaking to one of the largest growers
of bulbous flowers on this subject, he
said that the Dutchman should not l)e
blamed entirely for any failures of crops
here, as the late season in Holland and
the early Winter here were mostly respon-
sible, arid he would not change his deal-
ers, cut his orders nor reduce the number
of varieties for next season on that
account.

The low prices that have prevailed for
the cut flowersarethe result of too many
bulbs having been planted. It is not that
the flowers liavr gone out of favor, or
that the public does notlike them so well
as formerly; but the supply has been far
in excess o"f the demand. The short time
that it takes to bring them into flower
induces nearly every owner of a green-
house to grow a few and, if any staple
crop shows signs of weakening, or
through some mismanagement gives out
altogether, why he fills up with more
bulbs. Imiiiirters have the bulbs in .such
large quantities that these late orders
can always be tilled, and the time of pay-
ment for them is extended until the
flowers are cut and sold. This is no doubt
in a great measure responsible for such
an over-production of bulbous flowers.

PMNSIES

THE JENNINGS STRAIN.

Fine planta, from cold frames. In bud and bloom
$1.50 per 100, by eicpreBB. No small planta left.
FIITEST MIXED t^EED, $1.00 per pkt.
Cash with order.

E. B. JENNINGS,''°lU"SoBthport,Conn.

eROWBB OF THS FINEST PAN8IBS.

Mention the norlata' Exchange when writing.

PANSIES

CERANIUMS-Mixed

A grand lot, from 2 and 2^
inch pots, $2.00 per 100 . .

ELMER I. RAWLING8, Quakertown, Pa.

Mention the FloristH' Exchange when writing.

Pfll CMO CuttlDRB. well rooted, 50 cts. per 100,

uULLUd delivered.

PRIHRn^F^ Eletrant plants. ^ in. pots, 16.00

CASH WITH ORDER.

MRS. M. CAVANAUGH. - - - Ionia, N.Y.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Good strong planta, growing
In the greenhouse. J1.50 per
lUO ; J12.00 per 1000.

CARNATION CUTTINGS-Viotoe, $1.25 per
100; $10.00 per 1000.

GERANIUMS— 3^ Inch pots, $3.00 per 100; 2H Inch
pots, $2.00 per 100.

HELI0TR0PE-2J^ Inch pot«,$1.50 per 100.
Cash with order.

PARK NURSERY, Pottsville, Pa.

Mention the Florlatfl' Exchange when writing.

Per 100
BEGONIAS, flowering, incl. Hunneweil,

rooted cuttings $1 50

CHRYSANTHEMUMS, rooted cuttings,

Penusylvania 2 00

Glory of Pacific and 10 other varietiee. . 1 00
DOUBLE PETUNIA. 4 in. pots, 15 varri... 5 00

HELIOTROPES, 4 in. pots. 4 vars 4 00

BEGONIAS, Crimson King and Duchess

of Edinburg, fine bedders, 3 in. pote... 3 00
ACHILLEA, Pearl, strong roots from

open if round 1 60

CASH WITH ORDER, PLEASE.

GEO. J. HUGHES, - Berlin, N. J.

Mf^ntinn the FloKatg' Exchange whao writing.

NEW DWARF PHLOX, NEW

Drummondi nana compacta.CBeuery'B) stronK
plants ready for 2}-^ or 3 In. pots, sure monej maker.
Nivea, pure white. Victoria, deep scarlet. 50 eta,
per 100. Ha lOOO. 11 orteriHiaflora, beautiful pink,
extra nice 60 ctw. per 100, $6 per 1000. Iloriensia-
flora Triumph, copper-scarlet.llneBt color, 60c.
per 100, $5 per 1000. Ten-Week Miock, Erfurt's
laree flowering, finest brilliant colors only, from
2H in. pots, $2 per 100, $8 per 1010. Cn u n as, dormant,
Mme. Crozy, Charlotte, Bouvier, P. Marquandt, or
mixed. $1.50 per 100. $12 per 1000. Geraniums, se-
lected binds; A. Ricard, Vllle de I'oltier, Beauty
Poitevlne, Pres. Vic. Dubois. J. D. Cabos, Chaplin.
Doyle.Nutt. Le Old, Wllh.Pfltzer.Raspall Improved
etc.. mixed, out 2!^ and 8 Inch pots. f2 per 100.118
per 11)00. Cash with order, please.

SHELLROAD GREENHOUSE CO., - GRANGE. MD.
Mention the THoHrtB* Birghan»» whatn wHtlnv

BEGONIAS!

Argentea Uattata, Plotavlense,
MetalUca, Alba Picta, 2 iocb,
per 100, $2.60. „

'^ Per 100

VINCA (trailing, 2 varieties) 2 in. .$2.50
ABUTILON, Souv.de BoDn,2in. 3.50
CYPEBCS ALTBRNIFOLinS,

m incli 2.00

SMILAX, from flats, $4 per 1000. . .50
Satlslactlon Guaranteed.
Cash with Order. . . .

GEORGE L. MILLER, Newark, Ohio.

Rooted Cuttings

or Plants from
2 inch Pots...

Alyssum, Heliotrope, Chrysanthemums,
English Ivy, Vinca Variegata, Ageratum, blue
and white, Lemon Verbenas.

Seedlings of Victoria and Queen of the
Market Hall Asters, Salvia Splendens, Calen-
dula, Tagetes, etc. Strong English Ivy, from
5 in. pots. Stock plants of 'Mums. Write
what you want and we will give you prices.

JOHN RECK, - Bridgeport, Conn.

Mention the Florlate' Exchange when writing.

PANSY PLANTS

In Bud and Bloom, out of Cold Frames.

Schmidt's (Erfurt) International Mixture of Show

Varieties, large-flowering, unsurpassed quality, at tl.25

per 100; im.Ouper lOOO; 500 at lUOO rates; small stocky

plants, at 50 cts. per 100 ; $3.50 per 1000 ; |2.00 per 500.

Satisfaction Gttabanteed.

GUSTAV PITZONKA, - Bristol, Pa,

WHOLESALE PANSY GROWER.
Mention th^ Fiorlata' 'RTcha.nir* wh<»n writing

EDWARD D. JACKSON.

Wholesale Florist.

PeiOaceous PlaDts

A SPECIALTY,

STAMFORD, CONN.

Mention the Florlgta' Exchange when writing.

100,000 VERBENAS.

THE CHOICEST VARIETIES
IN CULTIVATION.

Fine pot plants, $2.60 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings, 76 cts. per 100; $6.00 per 1000;

$60.00 per 10,000.

*NO HVJSX OR TUJIUDBJni*

Packed light and satisfaction guaranteed. Send for circular.

We are the largest growers of Verbenas in the country. Oar plants cannot be surpassed.

' Mention
paper.

, J. L,. DIL,L.ON, Bloomsbnrsf, Pa.

NOVELTY!=BABY PRIM ROSE=N0VELTJf!

Will be a standard cut flower everywhere as now in Philadelphia and New York.
Useful color, purple, good wiry 8 inch stems, productive during the whole cut
flower season, good keeper and shipper. In pots, Is salable for Christmas, Easter
and Decoration Day. Requires treatment like carnation or violet. Now time to
plant them in open ground. 100 Good Rooted Cnttlnge, «5.00 ; 100 3 Inch
Pots, aiiS.OO ; Sample dozen by xuail, SI. 00. Sample 100 flowers, for exam-
ination, $1.00. (Cash with order, please )

ALBERT KNAPPER, Clematist, Frankford, Phila., Pa.

Mention the FIoHstii' Exchange when writing.

SEAWANHAKA GREENHOUSES

Oyster Bay,
New York.

per doz. per 100

Abutllon. 4 varieties. SHinclipots $0.75 $5.00

Actayrantlies. 3 varieties. 2>^ inch pots 60 3.00

Asreratnm, Cope's Pet. ZJ^inchpots 60 2.50

" Tapis Blue, 2H inch pots, very dwarf .50 2.50

Alyssnm, Giant Double. 21/2 inch pots 50 2.50

Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. 2j!^ inch pots. .. , 1.00 7.00

" Plumosus. 3 inch pots, very strong.. 1.50 10.00

" Sprenjterl. 2^ inch pots, very strong .50 3.00

Begonias. Fine assortment, 3 inch pots 60 4.00

Cannas. "Dry roots." Chas. Henderson, Mme. Crozy

and Professor 60 2.50

" Other varieties. Price on ap-
plication

Cbaenostoma Hlsplda. 2^ inch pots 80 6.00

Coleus. Seven best bedding vars. 2H inch pots 30 2.00

Cnptaea Platycentra. 2J4pots 50 3.00

Dracaena Indlvlsa. 4 Inch pots 2.25 18.00

Puflislas. Fine assortment. 214 inch pots 60 4.00

Geraniums. " 3 " " 75 400

" Ivy. Fine assortment. 2J^ inch pots....' .60 4^00

German Ivy. 2^ Inch pots 60 200

Heliotrope. Bestblue, 4 inch pots, in flower....'.'.'.!.' .80 600

" " " 2mnch pots .50 2..50

" white.2J^ " " 50 300

per doz. per 100

Hedera Helix. "CnKllsta Ivy." 21^ inch pots.. $0.50 $3.00
** ** *'Si.\- Imported Varieties." 2^ in. pots. 2.00

Kentla Belmoreana. 4 inch pots. Fine plants 6.00 40.00

L,atanla Borbonlca. 3 '• '■ " " 1.25 10.00

" " 5 6.00 40.00

" " 6 " " " " 9.00 76.00

Moon Vine. 2H inch pots 60 4.00

niaranta BIcolor. 2!^ inch pots 75 5.00

PandaiiuH litllis. 6 inch pots. Fine plants 6.00 60.00

Phoenix Reclinata. 5 inch pots. " " 7.50 60.00

Pllea Serpylllfolla. 2!^ inch pots. Fine 60 3.ro

Salvia Bonfire. 2l/a inch pots 60 2.B0

S\valnsona Alba and Rosea. 2H inch pots 60 4.00

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

These are Extra Large and well Rooted.

per doz. per 100

Achyranthes. 3 varieties 30 0.00

AKeratiini. 2 " 25 1.00

Alternanttaera. 6 " 35 .75

Coleus. 7 ** (We invite comparison) 25 1.00

Cuphea Platyceutra 30 2.00

German Ivy 25 1.00

Heliotrope. Bpstblue 25 1.60

Pllea serpylllfolla 25 1.60

Salvia Bonfire 26 1.6U

All orders filled In rotation. Orders of $5.00 and over F. 0. B. N.Y. Cash with order from unknown customers or C. 0. D.
JAMES C. CLARK, Supt. p. O. Box 34, oyster Bay, N.Y. WM. L. SWAN, Prop.

Mention the Florists' E^xchancre when wrltlne.

The New Rose, ADMIRAL DEWEY

Color, a delicate flush pmk, shading to white. A large full and fragrant flower. Long, stiff stems, requiring little tying.

A remarkably free bloomer ; very hardy. Price from 2U inch pots:

,1 P'""t $• 00 50 plants $17 50 500 plants $125 00

12 plants 9 00 100 plants 30 00 1000 plants 200 00

— SEND IN YOUR ORDERS EARLY.

200,000 CARNATION CUTTINGS

LAKEVIEW ROSE GARDENS,

Well rooted, standard and fancy varieties. Very low

price upon request. Blooming plants for Easter in large

varieties. Write us )-our wants. We can supply them.

WHOLESALE GROWERS, CUT FLOWERS,

PLANTS and PALMS.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Jamestown, N. Y.

April 22, 1899.

The F=!l-ORISTS* EXCH75NGE.

439

ROBT.

CRAIO & SON, ■

tosEs, nm, cgoTONs, i

■
■
■
■
■

■ ...CARNATIONS.. S

■ «nd Noveltlea in Decorative Planta, ■

S Market and 49th Sts., PHILADELPHIA, PA. 5

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

iRRl

Surplus
Stock of

We linve 1500 AmericaD Benuty Plantn
ill 3-iiich potNt extra fine stock, perfectly
free from tlisense. All or any part* ST'aOO
per 100. Cnsb n'iih order.

THE C. A. DAHL FLORAL CO.,

ATLA\TA, C;A.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

ROSES

BRIDESMAID,
BRIDE, PERLE,

in 2!.4-ineh pots,
ready for Eliipment
now.

$2.50 per 100.
JOHN R

Casb with
Order.

Mention th« IHorfBta'

$20.00 per 1000.
SCHORY,

gSZVa 3l8t street.

EAST HARRISBURG. PA.
Exchanir. when wrtttne

SURPLUS STOCK!

BRIDES I Strone, n-ell rooted
'MAIDS plants, from '2:i inch

METEORS pat». per 100, C9 (in
PERLES I «0'VW

I. L. MAY & CO., St. Paul, Minn.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

BiESilD 0 SPEGIHLTY.

I have them in quantity ; the quality

is sure to please you. Also a few

QplQ^C I^^For prices on the

I II * various sizes, write to

STEPHEN MORTENSEN, Southampton Bucks Co.. (near Philadelphia), Pa

Mention the Florlaty' Kxchantie when writing-

YOUNG ROSE PLANTS

From 2J4 inch pots
Bride, Brides-
maid, Gentler,
Perle, Meteor.

Per 100

Per 1000

From 2ii inch pots.
From 3 inch pots.
From 4 inch pots.

...$4.00
... 6.00
... 800

$.30.00
50.00
60.00

$30 PER 1000

•T7^2>^. H.

Mention the FlorlBts' Exchange when writing.

3^a,ss.

Bridesmaid Excelled by tliis Mew Rose.

Formerly Called

Miss Clara Barton.

MAID OF HONOR

Plants in 214 inch pots now reaJv.
PRICE: Per 100, I^IS.OO; 50 at lUU rate ; per 1000, Sil25.00; 350 at HX)0 rate.

HOFFMEISTER FLORAL CO., 813 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio.

FjE°iLaBT E, G. HILL & CO., Richmond, Ind., F, R, PIERSON CO,,Tarrytown, N,Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

'^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^»^^^^/^^^^»

Dorothea

WINNER OF SILVER CUP,

Chrysanthemum Show, Chicago, 1898.

CERTIFICATES OF MERIT,

New York and Toronto.

The Florist's Rose. A free bloomer.

Always an attractive and selling color.
No bullheads, j* jt jt jt j»

1 Plant $ 0 50

12 Plants 4 00

100 Plants 25 00

2.50 Plnnts % 50 00

500 Plants 75 00

loco Plants 126 00

JOHN H. DUNLOP, = Toronto, Canada.

I^^^^M^^^^^«^^^^^^^^^^V

IHOK m "■ BOVTED GDTTIIIIili

Per 100

Abutllon, var. trailing.. $2.00

Ageratum, blue and
white 1.00

Alternanthera, R. and
Y ,$5.00 per 1000; 60

Antliemls, d'ble yellow.

Begonias —

Rex, 20 to 30 vars

iDcarnata Glgantea ___

VernOD 1.00

ChrysantbemuniB—
Named 1.60

OuphEoa (Cigar Plant). . . l.no

Coleus, Mixed. .$5alOCO; .00
8eparatecolors$6al000; .75

Pachaia, Trailing Queen 1.60
Named 1.60

Forget-me-not, winter-
flowering 1.60

3.00

i.OO

2.0O

GERANIUMS Named-

Per 1000 ICO

Double Grant $12.50 $1.60

La Favorite 12.60 1.60

S.A.Nutt 12.50 1.50

Rev. J. B. Atkin-
son 12.50 1.60

Gloire de France,

etc 12.50 1.60

Mixed lO.CO 125

Mme. Salleroi.... 10.00 1.26

Bronze 1.50

SilverLeat 1.50

Hose scented 1.60

Mrs. Pollock 200

Freak of Nature 3.00

Mrs. Parker 4.00

Happy Thought 3.0O

Mars 3 00

Mme. Bruant 2.00

Per 100

German Ivy $1.25

Heliotrope. ...$10al000; 1.25

ImpatlensSultani 1.50

Lemon Verbena 1.50

Lobelia, blue 1.00

Lantaua, assorted 1.60

Manettla BIcoIor 2.00

Pyrethrum, Little Gem 1.50

Pelargoniums, named.. 4 00

mixed.. 3.00

Alyssnm, double Giant.. 1.00

Salvia, scarlet 1.25

" Golden-leaved.... 2.00

Violets, Marie Louise 60

Verbena $6 a 1000; .75

Daisy, Snow Crest 2.00

POTTEtt PLANTS. 2% in. except where noted.

Begonias— Per 100

Rex, mix., 20 to 30 vars. $4.00
LouisCla89on..$4.00and 6.00

Named vars 6 00

Facbsia, Trailing Queen 4.00
Forget-me-not, winter-
flowering 3.00

Abutllon, var. trailing.. 4.00
Lemon Verbena 4.00

GERANIUMS— Per 100

Mrs. Parker $6.00

Mrs. Pollock 4.00

SilverLeat 4.00

Mars 600

Mme. Bruant 4.00

Hydrangea, P. and W.,
4 in 10.00.

VJnca Varlegata-

2 in

Sin

31^ in

4 in

Per 100
.. $2,00
.. 4.00
.. 6,00
.. 10,00

TERMS, CASH OR C. O. D.

Dractenas $5 00 to 30.00

Impatiens Snltani 3.00

GREENE & UNDERHILL, WATERTOWN, N. Y

ROSES

KAISERIN,
I.A FRANCE,

C. W. cox, 2d and Bristol Sts., Philadelphia,

Strong, Healthy Plants
froim 3=incln pots.

$6.oo per zoo.
- $5*oo per xoo.

Mention the Florlatt' Exchange wh«n wrltln«.

!

Uentlon the FlorllU' Exchange whan wrlttng.

Lar£;e two-year old Roses from 4 in. pots, $8.00 per ICO.

SEND FOR LIST OF VARIETIES.

LARGE BUDDED ROSES, from 6 in. pots, $12.00 per lOO:

Paul Neyroii
Vlrlcta Brnniier

Maffiia Cliarta
Mme. Clias. WooH

Oeueral Jacq.
Mrs. Jotan I.alnK

STRONG ROSES, from 3 In. pots, $4.00 per lOO, as follows:

Kaiseriii Meteor Boii Silene

Marie Lambert Bride Bridesmaid

\Vliite Rambler Pink Rambler vello-w Rambler

Mme. Jos. Sctiwartz Clotliilde Moupert Hermosa

I.a Krance climbiiiK Meteor Malmalsoii

THE FOLLOWING ARE ALL FINE YOUNG ROSES FROM I'A INCH POTS.

HYBRID PERPETUALS, $4.00 per lOO:

General Jacq.
L,ouls Van Honlte
Couq. des Blanches

Paul Meyron
Marie Bautuann
Mme. Plantler

Mrs. Jobu I.alnK
Clio

FOLLOWING LIST, $2.50 per lOO; $20.00 per lOOO.

Pink Rambler

Atsrlppina

R. Marie Henrlette

Marq. de Viviens

Queen's Scarlet

Duchess de Brabant

Purple Cliiiia

Catherine Mermet

Mme. ■^Velche

Clottailde Soupert

Media

Mme. P. KruKer

Empres.s of China
^Vhile Rambler
Marie Van Houtte
Mine. Kll Lambert
Louis Phillipe
J. B. Varrone
Marie Lambert
Andre Sch-wartz
Princess Sajfan
Marie Ouillot
prairie Jjueen
Meteor

Vello-w Soupert

Yellow Rambler

Tennessee Belle

Lucullus

Mme. Pernet Dncher

Safrano

CIlmbinK White Pet

Mary IVashlnKton

Baltimore Belle

Triumph Pernet Pere

Mrs. DeGraw

Etolle de Lyon

FOLLOWING LIST, $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per lOOO.

Marechal MIel

Bride

Bridesmaid

Tlie Queen

CIlniDlnK Malmalson

Bcaute Inconstant

ClimbinK ^Vootton
Striped Malmalson
Vis. Pollcestone
Isa. Spruut
Mme. cnsln

C. P. Victoria

Papa Gontler

Hermosa

RalnbOTV

Pink La France

FOLLOWING LIST, $3.00 per ICO; $30.00 per 1000.

^rhite La Krance

Red La Krance

Perle des Jardins

Sunset

Souv. de Malmalson

CIlmbinK Meteor
Kaiseriii
Mme. I>lantler
Souv. de ^rootton
Mrs. P. Morgan

Mme. Hoste
Pierre Gulllot'
Kilplietos
Climbinij; Nlphetos

FOLLOWING LIST, $4,00 per lOO; $35.00 per I COO.

Crimson Rambler

President Carnot

FLOWERING BEGONIAS

$2.00 Per ICO.

Arifentea Guttata
B, chateaurocher
Alba Perfecta
pink Erfordl
Keastl
Parvllolla

Speculata
Robusta
Sandersonl
Hybrlda Multiflora
^Vblte Erfordl

GERANIUMS

$2.30 Per I CO.
President Carnot
Ferd. de Lesseps
Rubra
Vernon

Hetberanthe, the standard scarlet bQdder
at The National Military Home, $3.00 per 100 ;
$18.00 per 1000.

Other Standard Varieties. .$2.60 a 100

Ivy Geraniums 3.60a 100

Mountain of Snow 2.60a 100

SCENTED GERANIUMS.
GHRYSANTHEMUMS

Rose, Balm , INutmeg; $2.00 per 100

Lemon Geraniums 3.00 per 100

S2.00 per looi 4|i8. oo per
looo. Send foe List.

MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS.

Per 100

Vlncas $3 60

'^^eepliiK' Lantana 2 50

Variegated Dewdrop , 2 00

PelarKonlums 3 00

Hibiscus 3 00

Pilea, two kinds 2 00

Clematis Flammnia 2 60

Abutlloiis (ii8Horte<1). three inch pots. . 4 00

Sanseviera Zeylanlca 3 00

Me :x lean Peperomia 3 00

Honeysuckles, Hall's Japan and
Japan Variegated 2 00

Per 10

Strobilanthes Dyer $2 60

Coleus, ten varieties 2 00

Fuchsias, in variety 2 60

Heliotropes, In Ave varieties 2 60

Ag eratum, white and blue 2 00

Cuphea. 2 00

Mexican Primrose 2 00

Petunias 2 00

Salvias 3 00

Moonvlnes 2 60

Althernanthera, three kinds 1 60

Smtlax 1 60

FOLLOWING MISCELLANEOUS STOCK, from 3 In. pots, $4.00 per 100.

Brazilian Plume Plant
Strol>ilantlies Dyeriauus
Geritiiluni«4t in variety
Moon VineMi Petunias

FLOWERING BEGONIAS. Argrentea Guttata
carnot Rut>ra

F. de l^esseps Rol>usta

Bertba Cbateaurocher Sandersonl

O^^SXI "W^ITIH: ORDEIi.

THE NATIONAL PLANT CO. """""•

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Contents.

American Carnation Society . . . 41(i
Baby Primrose, Cdltore of . . . 447

Books Received 446

Briefs for BnsY Florists . . . .447
Bdildino and Heating Inquiries . . 4^3
Canadian GREENnoDSEs, Two (lIluB. I . 441
Carnation Society's Kecent Meeting . 44 j
Carnations

Houses of (lllus.) 445

Catalogues Kboeited 436

Changes in Business 44 1

Correspondence 441

Dutch Bulbs 43b

Echoes from the Alleys .... 44'^

Fire Insurance 440

Fires 436

Florist's Trial Grounds, A (Ilius ) . 440
Heating, Greenhouse (tilus ) . . .443
Jersey City's Plant Growers . . .450
Men Wk Meet, The ;

John Westcott (Portrait) . . . .442
Mulberry, Weeping Ru.ssian (lllus.) . 41B
New Inventions:

Hot Water Boiler (liiUB ) . . . .441

Notes by the Way 454

Obituary :

George Savage, Heinrich Schuitheis,

David C. Moore 441

Personals 442

Pipes, Pkotecting from Rust . . .444
Plant Swindler Foiled . , . .447

Question Box .436

Seed Trade Report 433

Sub-Watering 440

Trade Notes :

Buffalo, Chicago, Montreal, Ottawa,
Poughkeepsie, Toronto .... 4i7

Cincinnati, New Voik, Philadelphia,
Pittsburg, St. Louis. Washington . 44«

Boston, Grand ICapids . ,.49

Value of Ground Bones .... 433

The florists of Hoboken, N. J., are after
the "crape chaser," and aie to band
themselves into an association to foil
him.

The Plant Seed Co., .St. Louis, Mo.,
has i.ssued a timely pamphlet entitled
"Culture of .Sweet Peas; a new method,
easy, inexpensive successful."

American Carnation Society.

The Proceedings of the Philadelphia
meeting of the Society, held February 1(5
and 17 last, have been received, "The
pamphlet is the largest ever iBsued by the
Society to date, aiJd contain.s, in addi-
tion to a full repoi-t of the minutes, pa-
pers and discuswions thereon, a list of
namesof vurieties revised up to February
1, 18;)9. The latter includes some 72!)
numes and is a veiy u.sefu! ciiinpilation,
which has entailed considerable work on
the si'Cretary. The value of the Society's
publications incieases with each yearly
issue, and aside from their usefulriess to
the present day carnation grower, will
have an incalculable worth as tlie years
roll on. Fvei-y member of the Society,
whose dues are jiaid up, receives a copy.
Send $2 to .Secretary Herr, at LancasteV,
Pa., become a member, and Ije in good
company. The membershiii now num-
bers as- follows: l.'i4 active and it hoii-
Oi'aiy.

The Construction of Greenhouse
Benches for Sub-Watering,

The olilo Expcriuieiit Station has been
conducting experiments since 181)0 in
sub-irrigation of greenhouses. From the
first the method was found to be advan-
tageous for most crops, but the work
done has been principally with vegeta-
lik'S, although some exiieriments have
been carried on with carnations, roses
and smilax. The Station is now in posi-
tion to devote more attention to this
work with carnations and roses tlian it
has in the past. The l)eds first construct-
ed were made of matched lumber which,
of course, was not found to be very dura-
ble, although the results were satisfac-
toi-y in an experimental way, '1 he next
trial was with lumber covered with
cement, but owing to the fact that the
boards warped and could not be held in
place, the cement cracked and the plan
Avas abandoned. The next effort was
with benches made with iron supports,
covered with tile, over which cement was
spread to the thickness of half an inch or
more. Two kinds of tile have been used
for this purpo.se, one flat tile, the other
coiDinon drain tile. This method is en-
tirely satisfactory, when good cement is
used, and there is not found to be much
difference between flat and round tile, ex-
cept that more cement is required with
the round than with the flat tile. The
next method tried was with the wooden
supports and tile. It was feared that
wooden supports would not last, but
they have been in position now six years,
and still appear to be as sound as ever.
This shows plainly that it is not neces-
sary to use ii'on in the construction of
benches, when the water is kept from the
wood, as there is not enough moisture in
the house to cause I'ottiug. Either oak
or cypress is suitable for the purpose.

There still remains one objection, how-
ever, to this method of construction, and
that is the number of supports required
where the tile are only one foot in length.
A tile has now been found that is two
feet in length ami answers the purpose
perfectly. It is the kind used in roofing
fire-proof buildings, and is known as
book tile. The tile are hollow, and are
one foot by two and three inches thick,
with a central rib to give strength.
These tiles are made by H. B. Camp &
Co., of Aultman, Ohio, and are quoted at
r, cents per square foot, f o. b. Book tile,
being two feet in length, it is necessary to
place the supports underneath the benches
only two feet apart, using 2 x 4's set on
edge, or 2 X 2 with a central support.
Both the bottom and sides of the benches
can be constructed of this tile. If book
tile is used for the sides it will be neces-
sary to protect the top with a wooden
cap two inches in thickness, with a
groove to correspond with the upper
edge of the tile. The lower edge«f the
tile should be set on the 2 x 4's in which
a groove is cut to receive the projection
of the lower edge of tlie tile. In order to
hold the tile fast to the side of the bench,
a wii-e about one-eighth of an inch in
thickness, and about two feet long, is
bent double and each end bent at right
angles. These wires are laid on the bench
at every joint, and pass through into the
hollow jiart of the upright tile. They
will hold the latter in position after being-
covered with cement. Theentire bottom
of the bench is to be covered one-half to
three-quarter inches deep with a good
quality of cement, and the joints at the
side clo.sed with the same material.

Nearly as serviceable a side can be
made of slate, but it is somewhat more
expensi\e. If slate is used it is necessary
entire bench bottom, is a betterplan than
tile placed two feet ap.art. The Indiana
Station has modified this plan by clip-
ping off the lower edges of the bricks in
order to allow a freer circulation of
water. Tliis iilan is a good one, but
soniewhiit expensive, especially witli a
woollen bench bottom, covered with gal-
v:niized iron as advised.. The first cost
by tills method is considerable, and the
life of the bench is comparatively short.
A cheai)er and at the same time quite
as satisfactory a plan is now in use at the

Ohio Station. This consists simply in
covering the entire bench bottom with
diTiin tile. It is not material what size
of tile is used, but, of course, it is neces-
sary to consider tlie matter of size before
the sides of the benches are constructed,
in order to have the requisite depth of
soil. Two and a half-inch tile have been
employed for thispurposeand areentirely
satisfactory, although a smaller size
would be used if it could be obtained.
The tile is placed in position and covered
with soil. When the bed is to be watered
it is necessary simply to introduce the
water at any part of the bed, although if
the bed is of considerable length it would
be well to have several ojienings for the
water. It will be readily seen that the
water will flow rapidly and quickly
about, underneath and through the tile,
over the entire bench bottom {ind, rising
to the soil will be taken up. so that all
parts of the bed will be thoroughly and
perfectly watered, providing the bottom
of the bench is level. If it is desired an
overflow may be made so that the water
cannot rise beyond a given height. This
overflow will be convenient in enabling
the operator to determine when suflicient
water has been introduced. It will be
seen that this plan offers advantages not
only in the way of cheapness and dura-
bility, but air can circulate throughout
the entire bottom of the iieucli more per-
fectly than by any other plan. The cost
of this method of construction will vary
with the locality, but in Ohio a bench of
this kind will costfor materials about 10
cents a square foot.

Care must be taken to use a good
quality of cement and sand, and to pre-
vent drying too quickly altn- tlic woiU is
done. Such a bench will last iiideliiiitily,
and, although small cracks may appear,
they will not, if proper care has been
taken in construction, give much trouble,
and aie easily repaired at small cost.

Although there was no foundation for
the fear that plants might be injured by
sub-irrigation, the belief that such might
be the case has kept many from trying it.
It will be readily seen that where drain
tile are used to cover the bench bottoms
before the soil is put on, that tlie circnla-
tion of air underneath the soil is so free
and the drainage so complete that hai-m
could not pos.sibly come to the plants un-
less the soil were kept saturated too long
at a time. Having made a thorough trial
of this method of watering at the Ohio
to have galvanized iron caps made to
hold the top in position. The bottoms
are set into the 2 x 4's. In some houses
it is possible to do away with tlie wires
for the supporting of the sides, using the
upright supports of the roof, which can
be placed at the sides of the benches.

In the early experiments at the Ohio
Station the irrigating tile were laid two
feet apart on the bottom of the benches.
Drain tile was employed for this purpose,
and when watering was to be done the
water was simply inti-oduced into the
tile until the latter were full. The water
would then soak up through the soil to
all parts of the Ijed. This plan has been
reasonably satisfactory, the objection to
it lieing that an occasional spot in the
bed did not get proper watering, owing
more to irregularities in the tile than
anything ekse.

The Wisconsin Station has found that
common bricks, set on edge over the
Station, the following claims for it are
fully justified:

1. Nearly all classes of plants com-
monly grown in greenhou.se benches hav-
ing been tested, it has been found tliat all
are lii'iiefitod by this nicthoilof w:iteriiig,
altliougli not all in the same degree.

2. Watering need not be so frequent as
wlien applied to the surface, and the cost
of apiilicatioii is very much less.

;!. When a|iplied lielow, watering is
more uniformly done than when sprinkled
or poured on the surface of the soil.

4. Nematodes ai'c less numerous upon
the roots of sub than upon surface
watered roses, but the method of water-
ing seems to have no effect upon the red
spider, nor does tliere appear to be any
marked difference regarding plant dis-
eases.

."") Sub-irrigated soil does not become
water-logged, unless watered on the sur-
face, whicli should not be done except
that whicli is incidental to syi-inging for
the red spider.

(i. Specifically, with regard to carna-
tions, the Oliio Station has found in every
case, that the length of stem, size of
flowei-s, have been improved and the
number increased by sub-irrigation.

W. .1. (inEEN, Horticulturist.

Ohio Agi-icultural Experiment Station,
Wooster, Ohio.

[The foregoing circular is being distri-
buted liy the American Carnation Society
—Ed.]

Fire Insurance.

The notification in last week's issue by
.Secretary W. J. Vesey, of the Florists'
Mutual Fire Insurance .\ssociation, of the
suspension, through lack of support of
that body, will no doubt have been to
many a surprise; but to tho.se familiar
with the inner workings of the .Associa-
tion, to those acquainted with the ardu-
ous task set the Association by itself, in
the face of so much apathy and want of
encouragement on the ijart of the trade,
the withdrawal of the -Association from
the field of action, for the present at
least, will be looked upon as the natu-
ral sequence of existing conditions.

It is a (juestion, in our mind, whether
thepromotersof the Fire Insurance Asso-
ciation were not somewhat precipitate
in launching the concern, with the very
limited amount of greenhouse insurance
represented at its inception; viz., $200-
000. Probably had they waited until
the . f 1,000, 000 figure had been reached
the chances of the Association's success
would have been much greater. Encour-
aged, however, by the number of inquiries
received regarding fire insurance, and no
doubt weary of the dragging along of the
matterfrom yearto year.thevcnturewas
made, with, unhappily, the results set
forth in Mr. Vesey's communication.

Thei'e can be no doubt that the florist
trade has allowed to drop out of exist-
ence, an institution that, had it received
the support to which it was entitled,
would assuredly have turned out to be
one of the most effectual and satisfactory
expense-reducing factors in the business.
The officers of the Fire Insurance Associ-
ation have worked faithfully and well,
without fee or reward, to furnish the
florist trade with fire insurance at first
cost, but as before mentioned they have
been illy supported by the trade, which
has shown an indifference in this matter
that is really appalUng and which, we
are sure, they will live to regret. While,
of course, the risks from fire are greater
than those arising from contingencies of
the elements or other "acts of God;"
with a thorough investigation and
slirewd discrimination of the risks ac-
cepted, such as ruled the body's actions,
there is no reason whatever why the I'ire
Insurance Association could not have
been made a self-supporting institution.
The plan adopted proved practical and
only failed because everybody was will-
ing to let his neighbor try it first.

We regret the Association's dissolution
for the trade's sake generally, and par-
ticularly for the sake of those men who
have labored so arduously for se\eral
years to bring abouttheexistence of siicli
a serviceable adjunct to the trade, and
whose work has terminated so iguomini-
ously through no fault of their own: for
we look upon the premature establisli-
ment of the Association, before referred
to, more in the light of a desire to meet a
pressing want, which the evidence at
hand, in the form of inquiries regarding
fire insurance, displayed, than an error of
judgment. In short, the officers were de-
luded by the trade's seeming earnestness
and enthusiasm on the subject, wliicli
has proven to be but ephemeral, disap-
pointing and, unfortunately, destructive,
lilind to its own interests, the florist
trade of America has elected to continue
paying the high rates of insurance ex-
acted by the line companies and— to growl
about them. Such is the perversity of
human nature. It occurs to us that the
universal apathy shown on this occasion
will have a tendency to hurt otlur liim--
ficial measures sought to be in:iugiir;itcil
on liehalf of the trade in future, :ind we
predict that it will be a long time before
anotlier .set of florists will give tlie same
amount of time to the organization of a
Mutual Fire .Association ;is w.is given by
those in charge of the Florists' Mutual. "
One satisfactory element in this unfortu-
nate affair is, that the Association has
only the claim of Capt. Phelps, Hacken-
sack, N. J., to liquidate, all other indebt-
edness having been promptly paid as it
accrued. Captain Phelps is willing to
forego his demands to the extent of ac-
ceiiting whatever the Association has on
hand as a settlement of his claim, and we
fecjl sure the captain's generous action
will be fully appreciated by those who
were members of the now defunct Associ-
ation.

April 22, 1899

The P<lof2ists* Exchtinge.

441

OBITUARY.

Georg-e Savag:e.

George S.ava^a^e, the well-known orchid
speciah.st and gardener to the hite W. S.
Kimball, Ksq., died at his home iu Ro-
chester, N. Y., Sunday, April IG, aged
fifty-four years. With the decease of Mr.
Savage, there passes away another of
the old-time artisans from the other side
who laid the foundation of g.ardeniug in
America, and the results of whose work
stand out to-day as living mouument.s
to their energy, perseverance and skill.

George Savage was born iu Warwick-
shire, England, where he learned liis busi-
ness, subseipieutly forming one of the
corps of successful gardeners wlio gradu-
ated from Enville Hall, under the tuition
of Stephen Tapliu. Coming to this coun-
try in 1870 he secured employment with
the late William Bennett, of Flatbush,
N. Y., with whom he remained about two
years. From here lie took a position as
propagator under the late .James Taplin
at the establishment of George .Such,
South Amboy, N. J., a place that had a
reputation far and wide for its excellent
collections of orchids, stove and green-
house plants. When Mr. Tapliu started
in business at Maywood, N. J., George
.Savage succeeded him as manager of
Mr. Such's establishment, and in lS8ij,
when this place was wound up, Mr. Sav-
age had sole charge oi the clearance sale,
probably the most famous that up to
that period had taken ])lace — a work he
accomplished iu a most satisfactory man-
ner. Subsequently Mr. Savage took
charge of the Kimball conservatories at
Rochester, N. Y., where he remained until
his death.

As a plantsman the deceased gardener
was second to none. Orchids were his
hobby, particularly cypripediums, of
which he originated several varieties,

.•iinong the?n one ii;inied CecHia, and
others uimanied. A l.irge number of un-

Howcred s llings has lieeu left by him.

He loved his plants dearly and his
nearest friends believe he was a martyr
to his profession, through his incessant
care and attention to the subjects under
his charge. The funeral, which was held
on the 19th inst., was largely attended
and the floral remembrances were as ex-
tensive and handsome as has been seen
in Rochester in many years.

Heinrich Schultheis.
The German horticultural papers an-
nounce the death of Heinrich Schultheis,
which occurred March 28 last, at Stein-
furth. in the fifty-third year (if his age.
.Mr, Schultheis had at one time the largest
rose-growing establishment in (Tcrmany
and has perhaps done more than any
other man to make rose-culture in that
country what it is to-day. Deceased is
a brother of .Anton Schultheis, the well-
known grower of College Point, L. I. He
leaves a widow and tour children.

David C. Moore.
David C. Moore, of Providence, R. I.,
died Easter Sunday at the Rhode Island
Hospital from heart failure and a compli-
cation of troubles. ISorn in Richmond,
R. 1.. .May 2."), 182.5, he was brought up
on his father's farm. In 1847 he came to
Providence and went to work at the
Eagle Nursery, established bv hislirothi'r,
Ellery .M. Moore. Tlieoriginal site of the
greenhouse is now owned i)y Roliert
Kiught, and the remnant of the business
is still maintained on Princeton avenue.
For forty-nine years David Mooreworked
at the old greenhouses. .Vbout two years
ago he stopped his life work and restetl.
He served several terms as Representa-
tive in the General .\ssembly of Rlioili'
Island from Cranston. He was never
married. His last illness lasted only ten
days.

MARRIED.

Shepherd — Kelskv — On Saturday ,
March 25, at the home of the bride's
parents, J. Alfred Kelsey was married by
the Rev. C. B. Rogers to Miss Edith Shep-
herd, voungest (laughter of Mrs. T. li.
ShepliVnl. \'entura, C-il. The parlors
were ijcautifully decorated for the occ.t-
sion, carnations, camellias, roses, and the
"Golden West" poppy contributing
largely to the handsome effect produced.

CHANGES IN BUSINESS.

Atl.\nticCity, N. J. — George II. Berke
has opened a flower store here at corner
.\tlantic and Illinois avenues.

Canajoharie.N. Y. — .\din Smith, of St.
Johnsville, has purchased the Barney
Scott property in NeUiston and will erect
several large greenhouses thereon.

Hartford, Conn.

Trade has been rather slow since
Easter. Roses are in abundance, retail-
ing at from 50c. to $1.50 a dozen. Bulb-
ous stock is plentiful. The supply of
carn.-itions is .-ibout e(iual to the demand.
Violets are being received in largequanti-
ties; (juality cdntinues g(jod.

At the meeting of the Horticultural
Society, Wednesday evening, Thomas
McCluiiie read a very interesting paper
on tree planting. A lively discussion
followed as to the value of native
shrubs for decorative purijoses. It was
decided that at the next meeting each
meml)er present should offer a list of a
dozen slirulis suitable for planting in
moderate-sized gr( luiids, with the botani-
cal and p(jpidar names. .J. F. C.

Double strength greenhouse glass has
advanced 15 per cent, by order of Ameri-
can Glass Company.

CDBBESFONDEHCE.

Insertion will be given in this column
to all communications free from animus ,
but the opinions expressed do not necei -
larily reflect our own.

A Card of Thanks.

Editor Ftoriuls^ Exchange.

I wish to thank my friends through the
columns of the Flohirts' Exchange for
the aid I have received from the florists.
My health is now a little improved, and
I can get out in the air again ; but can
only work about half a day at a time,
an(i frequently less. I thank you for your
personal aid in looking up this matter.

Brookfield, Mo. F. W. Emery.

Nomenclature of Plants.

EdiUtr FliirULs' ExcUaittje.

And your contributor to page 3.36
might have asked why Kerria japonica
is persistently called by some gardeners.
Corchorus, the genus to which the jute
plant belongs. — W. J.

Charles Black, Hightstown, N. J.,
sends us some blooms of a seedling car-
nation, Daybreak .k Scott, with two-foot
stems. The color is a dark rose-pink,
very attractive: the flower is fragrant,
well formed, with a good calyx.

Index to Advertisements.

The pubhshers of the Florists' Ex-
change have had under consideration
for some time and expect to be able to
present next week, an Index to Adver-
tisements that will enable intending pur-
chasers to find at a glance any stock
offering in which they may be interested.

Index to Advertisements.

Akehurst Gbas &. Son— Carna-
tions .. - 451

Allen J K— Out Flowers 462

Allen W 8— Cut Flowers.. . 452
Ambacher J— VerbenaB. Pe-
tunias, AlysBum, Coleus,

CliryBantbemums 454

Amencin Jadoo Go — Jadoo

Fibre and Liquid 455.456

American Roue Co — Violets... 436
American Rose Oo— Seedling

Carnations 4i)l

ABchmaun G— Sheep Manure. 455
Aech I aun G — Otiryaanthe-

mumi 45U

Bader J— Palnii, Ferns, Aza-
leas, Primulas ... 437

Baker W J— ut Flowers 453

Baker J T— Violets 430

Baldwin A J— Qeraniume, Al-
temantheras, Begonias, Vin-
ca, S mil ax, OUryaanthe-
mums, Oannas, Petunias — 468
Bailer F A— Clematis, Guoae-
berry, Roses, Paeonlas, Smi-

lax 436

Bassett & Wasbburn — Cut

Flowers 453

Bayersdorfer H & Co— Florists

Supplies 46S

Beach J E— Carnations. 451

Beaulieu - Seeds — 433

Becker F O— Boston Ferns ... 4.J7

Beckert W O— Seeds. . 458

Berger H H fcOo-Bulbs 468

Basold C— Oamationa 451

Black C— Berry Plants 437

Blanc A & Co — Specialties,

Novelties 458

Blanvelt & Guttman — Out

Flo vers 452

Bloom J 8— Begonias, Misc.. 4i6
Bobbink k Atttlns — Nursery

Stock 436

Boerner P— Smilax. Hydran-
geas 437

BoUes F A— :\ryrtle. Privet.... 437
Boston Florist Letter Co-
Florists' Letters . 455

Brlntou W P— Arbor Vitae 437

Buckbee H W— Seeds.. 432

Bunyard H A — Bulbs, Cycas . 433
Bunyard H A- Decorative

Goods 453

Bunyard H A— Manetti Stocks 436

Burpee WA&Oo—S'eds 431

Business Opportunities 4J9

Byam E J — Dracajuas 437

Carmody J D— Ventilating Ap-
paratus 456

Oavanaugh M— P rimroses,

Coleus 438

Cefrey Letter Co — Florists'

Letters 455

Oh nnick W J — Miscellaneous. 464

Ohlnnick W J— Trees 435

Christie G F— Carnations 451

Oleary & Co— Auctioneers. 448, 455
Clncas & Boddington Co —
Cycas Stems, Seeds, Bulbs... 431

ColeS— Bulbs, Sepds 433

Oonard & Jones Co — Cannas,

Justlcias, Asparagus 46B

Oonnell B e n j — Ampelopsls,

Miscellaneous 434

Cope W&Oo— Flowerpots..., 466

Cottage Gardens— Geraniums,
Chrysanthemums, Carna-
tions 431

Oowen's N 6on Glass 466

Cox Seed Co— Seeds.. 4:33

Cox CW-Roses 4J9

Crabb & Hunter— Violets, Car-
nations 436

uraig R & Son— Caroations,

Roses, Palm B. Crot ns 439

CraneBri.8 — Linenoid 45r,

Crane S— Trees, Shrubs, Roses 435
Growl Fern Co — Decorative

Goods 453

Cunningham J H — Miscellan-

eons Plants 454

Cut Flower Exchange — Cut

Flowers 452

Dahl C A Floral Co— Roses ... 439
Davis A B & Son — Dahlias,

Madeira Vines 458

Decker Blau velt Co— Cut Flow-
ers and Plants 452

Doming' Co— Spraying Appa-
ratus . 456

Deutsche Gartner Zeltung.. .. 45.i
De Witt P M— Violets, Dairies,

Caruations 436

Dietsch A k Co— Greenhouse

Lumber 459

Dillon J L—Verbpoas 438

Dingee iS: Conard Co— Roses. 43i
Dorner F & Sons Co— Carna-
tions 451

Dovle J A & Co— Asparagus,

Roaes 436

DreerH A— Uycas Stems 432

DumontA Co— Out Flowers. . . 463
Dunlop J H— Lady Dorothea

Rose 439

Eastern Chemical Go— Plant

Food 45.1

Edwards & Docker— Boxes. , . 454

Ehret F— Cut Flowers . 453

Eichholz H— Geraniums 454

Eisele C— Njveltles 458

Eieele J G— Daisies, Ohrysan-
themuma. Miscellaneous..... 454

EisenhartR M -Violets 436

Elizabeth Nursery Co — Ampe-
lopsls, Clematis 433

Elliott Wm & Sons — Cycas

Stems. Bulbs, Fertilizers... 432
Elliott WH— AsparagusStrings 4.'.3

Elliott W H— Roses 439

Elliott J L— Sheep Manure... . 455
Ellis & PoUworth— Bone Meal 456
EUwanger & Barry— Nursery

Stock 434

Emmans G M — Miscellaneous?. 454
Faust H G & Oo -Tobacco

Stems, Mushroom Spawn. .. 455
Felthousen J E— Rooted Gut-
tings. Geraniums, Miscel-
laneous 450

F& FNurseries-Trees, Plants 434

Florists' Hail Association 464

Foster L H -Boston Fern ... 437
Fryer E— Cuttings. PUnts . . 466

Galvin TF— Cut Flowers 460

Germain Fruit Co— Bulbs. ... i33
Gibbons H W— Building, Heat-
ing 459

Giblln & Co— Boilers 456

Gilchrist A— OannaB 468

Gorton & Lidgerwood Co —

Boilers 459

Grallert & Co —Carnations 451

Greene & Underbill- Rooted

Cuttings. Plants. 439

Gunther W H— Cut Flowers... 452
Hackett J 4 Co — Carnations.., 461

Hales H W— Mole Trap 455

Haerens Bros — Azaleas, De-

co.ative Plants, Bulbs 435

Hancock G k Son — Carnations 451

Hancock L R— Carnations 461

Hargadine EC — Strawberry

Plants 434

Harris C A & Co — Ooleus. Alter-
nantheras, Ageratum, Alys-

sum, Caunas 461

Hart M A -Cut Flowers 462

Heikes W F— Roses 434

Heinl J G & Hon— Violets.Cycas 436
Henneche C Co— Flower Pots. 456
Herr A M— Carnatlonp, Smilax,

Pansles 451

Herr D K — Ooleua, Miscel-
laneous Plants 437

Herrmann A— Florists' Sup-
plies 458

Hews A H & Co— Flower Pots. 456
Hicks & Crawbuck— Cut Flow-
era ..... 452

Hilflnper Bros -Flower Pots.. 456
Hill E G & Co— Wholesale Flor-
ists 463

Hippard E — Ventilating Ap-
paratus 456

Hitchings & Co— (ireenhouse
Building, Heating, Ventilat-
ing 457

Hoflmeister Floral Co— Roaes. 439

Holbrook Bros — Glass 459

Holton & Hunkel Oo — Out

Flowers, Wire Designs 452

Horan E 0— Cut Flowers .... 452
Horan Jas & Son— Dracffinas. . 437

Horuor C B & Son— Trees 434

Horticultural Advertiser 455

Howard J W-Stocks 455

Hughes OJ-Cuttlng8, Plants. 438
Hulseboach Bro"*— Bulbs . .. 432
Interna' ional Heater Co-
Boilers 459

Jackson E B — Herbaceous

Plants 438

Jackson J H— Drain Tile 469

Jackson & Perkins Oo— Rosea,

Nursery Stock 434

Jacobs 8 & Sons — Green-
house Building Materials... 469
Jennings E B— Pansy Plants

and Seeds 438

Jenni(-on W 0 — Mist, Pansies.. 461

Johnston R S— Trees 436

Johnson & Stokes— Seeds. ... 432
Jones H T— Roses, Trees,

Shrubs. Vines 434

joosten C H — Bulbs, Rods,
Vines, Roses, Mushroom

SpAwn 431

Easting W F— Cut Flowers,

Florists' Supplies 452

Kelsey HP — Oalax Leaves,

Leucothoe Sprays 453

Kenuicott Bros Co— Out Flow-
ers, Wire Work , 463

Knapper A— Primroses 438

Kraber W G— Cam at Jons,

Pansles 436

Kraft Plant Tonic Oo— Plant
Tonic 456

KratzerP —Violets. 436

Kuehn C A— OutFlowers, Wire

Designs. 463

Lager* Hurrell— Orchids, Bas-
kets. Moss, Peat 453

Lakeview Rose Garden a—

Roses, Carnations 438

Lane L R~Violets 436

Langjabr A H — Out Flowers.. 462

Lang J— Cut Flowers 452

LittlefleldH F-Carnatlons... 436
Lockland Lumber Co — Cy-
press Greenhouse Material. . 456
Logan Ave Greenhouses — Car-
nations, Fuchsias 451

Long D B -Booklets 455

Lougedorf 0 L— Juniper 435

Lord A Burnham Co — Boilers. 459
Lovett J T— Hardy Herbaceous

Plants 435

MacDonald & McManns— Cat

Flowera 452

Mader P — Cyclamen, Dra-

ca3nas,Cannas, Begonias 454

Malliet H— Tarragon 453

May .1 N— Chrysanthemums.. 450

May L L& Co-Roses 439

McBride Nursery — Ooleus,

Geraniums 454

McCarthy N F h Co— Cut Flow-
ers, Floritts' Supplies, Auct-
ioneers 452

McFadden E 0 —Valley, Cut

Asparagus 453

McFadden EC— Fern Spore... 433
McGregor Bros — Decorative
Plants. Roses, Violets,
Oranges, Miscellaneous . ... 433
McKellar & Wlnterson~Cut

Flowers, Florists' Supplies.. 452
Merkel C & Son— Carnations,
Marantaa, Pandanus, Ferns,
Asparagus, Antherlcum. ... 437
Meyer J C & Co— Silkaline .. 455
Michel Plant & Bulb Co—

Ferns 437

MillangF— Cut Flowers 452

Miller A L-Dahlias 458

MillerG L— Begonias, Miscel-
laneous 438

Minor W L— Imperial Violet.. 436
Moninger J C Co -Cypress,

Greenhouse Lumber 456

Moon S C— Shrubs, H e r b a-

ceoua Plants 435

Moon W H Oo — Deciduous

Trees 434

Morris Floral Co— Carnations,

Miscellaneous 451

Mortensen S— Roses 437

Moss G M— Out Flowers 463

Murphey W— Carnations 451

Myers & Co— Boilera 459

Myers & Samtman— Roses. . . 436

NanzOG — Miscellaneous 437

National Florists' Board of

Trade -Collections, Reports. 455
National Plant Co— Roses. Be-
Geraniums, Cb rysanthe-

mums. Miscellaneous 439

N V CutFlower Co-Out Flow-

ers. ■- 462

N Y Market Gardeners' Asso-
ciations—Bulbs. Seeds, .. .. 432
Newport Nursery Oo— Ever-
greens, Shrubs 436

Niessen L— Cut Flowers 453

Ormsby E A— Ventilating Ap-
paratus 466

Ouwerkerk P — Shrubs, Vines,

Bulbs, Roses 4S6

Park Nursery— Pansles, Mis-
cellaneous 438

Parry J R — Nelumblumi 437

Peacock W P— Dahlias, Carna-
tions 468

Peckham 8 S— Dracaenas,

Ferns, Musa, Coleus 437

Pennock S S— Cut Flowers 452

Peterson E S & Sons— Shrub-
bery, Evergreens 434

Pierce F O Co -Mastica 456

Pierson F R Go— Carnations,

Chrysanthemums 431

Pittsburg Cut Flower Oo— Out
Flowers, Florists' Supplies.. 452

PitzonkaG-Pansies 438

Plant Seed Co— Seeds 433

PuUen A— Fruit Trees, Aapar-

agiiB Roots 434

QuakerClty Machine Co— Ven-
tilating Apparatus 466

Backhara G A— Pteris 437

Rawlinga E I— Geraniums.,.. 439
Rawsou G P — Chrysanthe-
mums, Roses. 460

Rawson W W & Co— Seeds 433

Reck J-Cuttings, Plants 438

Red Towers GreenhoiTses-

Fertilizers 455

Reed & Keller— Florists* Sup-
plies ... 456

ReeserCACo — Roses 434

Rt-id E— OutFlowers 454

Reinberg Bros — Carnations,

Roses 461

Reinberg Bros— Cut Flowers.. 463
Renard J— Carnations, Violets. 451
Reynolds A L — Carnations,

Ctirysanthemums, Roses 460

RIcksecker C H— Galax Leaves 463
Rider-BricsBou Engine Co-
Pumps 467

RIppergerG— Sheep Manure- . 465
Rolker A & Bona- Bulbs.PIants 433
Ralker A & Sons— Oape Flow-
ers, Cycas Leaves 465

Rose A D— Chrysanthemums. 450
Rose Mfg Co— Sulpho-Tobacco

Soap 455

Rowden GH — Dracaenas.,... 437

Rupp J F— Miscellaneous 464

Ryerson D 0— Tobacco Stems
and Dast.Flower Pots. Vases,

Baskets, Hose, Glass 466

Salter W H-Roses. Clematis.. 434

Schiller J L— Seeds 432

SclpmldtJC — Pansies, Asters.

Cosmos 437

Schmidt & Botley — Roses 436

SchmitzFWO-Cycas Sterna. 432

Schory J R— Roses 439

Schultheis A— Ericas 437

Schultz A —Carnations, Mis-
cellaneous 454

Schwabs CO — Bedding Plants,

Musa 437

ScollayJ A— Boilers 456

Sea Cliflf Nursery— Violets 436

Seawanhaka Green houses —
Miscellaneous Plants and

Cuttings..* 439

Seidel DB— Aquatics 458

Shelntire W R — Carnatlona,

Violets 436

Shellroad Greenhouse Oo —

Phlox, Miscellaneona 439

Sheridan W F— Out Flowers. . . 452

Siebrecbt & Son — Dracaena

Canes, Palm Seeds 432

Smith N & Sons — Chrysanthe-
mums 450

Smith W & T Go— Roses, Trees.

Shrubs 434

Smooth On Mfg Oo —Joint

Caulking Material 466

Soltau C 4 Co— Gamationa. . . . 461
Steams A T Lumber Go— Cy-
press Lumber 466

St Louis Cut Flower Go— Gut

I lowers 453

Storrs & Harrison Oo— Roses,
Cannas, 'Mums, Miacellan-
eous. Nursery Stock. .. 436

Stoothoff H A & Co— Tobacco 447
Stumpp &. Walter Co — Bulbs,

Roots 432

Stuppe W— Cannas, Alternan-

theras, Carnatlona J54

Sutherland G A— Cut Flowers,

Ftorlsta Supplies 462

Suzuki & lida -Cycas Stems.

Nursery Stock 458

Swayne W— Carnations 46X

Taylor E J— Carnations 451

Thorburn J M & Co— Seeds... . 432

Tiger M F— Trees 434

Tobacco Warehousing & Trad-
ing Co 466

Tong H— SmIlai, Asparagus,

Ageratum 453

Towell J — Carnations, Ama-

ryllls 451

Traendly & Schenck — Cut

Flowers 4^2

VanhorneGriffen&Co-Glass.. 467
Vanlcek V A— Nursery Stock .. 43.J
Vaughan's Seed Store— Bulbs

432. 468

Vick & Hill Co— Vincas, Dra-
caenas, Dahlias 454

Vincent R Jr & Son— Vege-
table Plants 434

Vincent R Jr& Son— Chrysan-
themums, Hellanthus.Nym-

phaea 450

Vredenburg & Co— Fruit and

Flower Plates 454

Wants 449

Watson T R^Shrubs, Trees,

Vines 435

Weatherby G W— Miscellan-
eous .... 437

Weber & Sons CS— Glass 456

Weber H & Sons— Carnations,

Chrysanthemums 461

Weeber Jt Don— Seeds 433

Welch Bros* Gut Flowers! 452

Whilldin Pottery Co— Flower

Pots 456

Whlttonft Sons— Geranlnme.. 437

WietorBros-Cut Flowers 463

Wilcbe E— Dracfflna=, Cannas.

Miscellaneous. . , 437

Willowmead Gardens — Or-
chids, Miscellaneous ... . 453
Wittbold Geo— Palms, Ferns. . 437
Wolf A Q & Bro —Ventilators.
Soil Sifters, Insecticide

Mixers 450

Wood Bros — Verbenas, Gera-
niums, Chrysanthemums,

Miscellaneous , 4.50

Wood Glass Go— Glass 456

Young J — OutFlowers 462

Young T Jr — Out Flowers 452

442

The F=i-orists' Exchange.

Echoes from the Alleys.

The Lockland Lumber Co. Trophy.

Following are the coiulitious uuder
which the Lockland Lumber Co. trophy
will be competed for by the Guu Clubs at
the S. A. F. C>. H. Conventions.

liach team to consist of six members,
one of which shall serve as captain.

Every member of each team to be a
meml)er in good standing of S. A. F. O. H.,
and if not a florist, engaged in some line
of bnsim'ss relati'd to the liorist business.

All nn'nilicis of teams must be amateur
shooters — professional shooters are
barred. ;

The first contest will occur at Detroit,
Mich., in August 1899, during the S. A.F.
convention; and susbequent contests at
subsequent conventions until the same
Club shall win the trophy twice, when it
shall become their property.

The captains of teams winning the
tro!)liy but once to deliver it in good con-
dition at next convention, or see that it
is so delivered.

Members of teams need not all be from
the same city, but two men from one
place, or two members of any local flor-
ists' club may associate with themselves
four others from another place, or other
places, and thus form a team.

On every team that contests for the
trophy, after having once won it, there
must be at least two members of the
original team, one of whom to act as
captain.

Kach man to shoot at at least twenty-
five targets.

Contests to be according to the revised
rules of the .American Shooting Associa-
tion, if no other rules are made by the
majority of the captains of the different
teams.

PIatbu.sh, N. Y.— Through lack of
space last week, we were unable to give
the individual scores made in the match
game between the New York and Fiat-
bush teams, Thursday, April (5. Each
club has won one game, and a final one
should be played upon a strange alley.
The scores made are as follows :

NEW YORK.

1

J. A. Manila 126

T. Koehrs 1*>

J. A. Penraan 107

A.S. Burns 1 17

P.O'Mara 175

T. J. LanK 187

F. Traemlly 129

E. Leujy Ill

Vii
147
1U6
134
140
159
91
147

Total 1113 1049

FLATBUSH.

1 2

W. Prosser 185 128

J. I. Raynor 118 182

A. Zeller 166 144

L. Schmutz 141 119

P.Kiley 131 189

P. Dallledouie 128 166

D. Y. Mellls 13> 127

E. Dailledouie 169 135

Total 1168 1179

After the match games had been dis-
posed of a friendly game was made up,
with a liberal sized pot to be divided
among thosemaking three highest scores.
These fortunates were I'. O'Mara, D. Y.
Mellie and E. Leuly. The scores in this
game were as follows :

J. I. Raynor Hi

W. Prosser 128

D. Y: Mellm 170

A. S. Burns 11)2

L. SohiBUlz Ki5

P. 0'M«»<a 19^

J. 'HBolira ..1S5

C. WijckWr. 09

W. Faeman 118

W.J. Stewart.;... 108

P. Riley 168

E. Dalllciiouze 147

B. Leuly ItHi

P. Dailledou7,e....n7

.7. V. Phillips 163

H.DallleJouze..,.112

J. I. Donlan 101

A. Zeller 66

Papa Zeller 101

S.S. ButterBeld...l08

ence of 30 to 40 pins. If that be true the
Bcores ■would be very fair:

12 3 4 5 Av.

Beneke 165 170 126 183 137 144

Keuhn 123 184 107 148 1S8 140

Sanders 142 104 164 122 - 135

KUDZ 133 112 142 153 103 U6

Fillmore 112 125 95 81 137 110

Schray 163 136 123 110 121 133

Young - 114 127 140 96 U7

Skldelsky .. - — 102 85 101 96

BufTalo.— The Florists' Bowling Club
score for April 7 was as under:

12 3 4

Geo. McClure 146 148 133 132

G. Kumpf 112 151 119 129

W. Weber 150 125 1 .'2

Wm. Scott 134 163 168 164

C. Reichert 122 109 110 83

W.A.Adams 93 108

D.J.Scott 117 119 164 139

H. B. Huddenborg.. 79 125 70

G. Sohmid 117 165 141

W.B.Scott 121 120 117

C. Riscb 166 126 124 168

E.J.Nolan 118 125 124

W. F. Kastlng 163 132 130

W. Grever 130 114 125

VIDI.

Gun Club Notes Troin ruiladelpUia.

On Tuesday, April 4, the regular
semi-monthly shoot took [ilace, and the
tie between Anderson and Harris for the
best average for the past year was also
shot off, resulting as follows:

Anderson, known angles, 21; unknown
21; handicap allowance, G: total, 48.

Harris, known angles, 10; unknown,
li); handicap allowance, 10; total, 45.

Theregular shoot forprcsident'smedal
resulted as follows:

Known Unknown Tolal.
AoKles. An(rles.

McKaraher 14 19 33

Coleman 2o 17 37

Eisenlohr 18 21 39

Dorp 12 15 27

Bell 17 12 29

Burton 23 18 41

Jones li 9 21

Westcott 10 13 23

Ennle.... 21 23 44

Harris 17 19 36

Cartledge 23 20 42

Park 19 21 4n

Landis 24 23 47

Anderson 15 19 34

David Rost.

JOHN WESTCOTT.

St. tiouis.— The poor scores shown
below are accounted for by the pins
being new. An experienced ex-bowler
and mauuger says they make a differ-

Chicago. — On April 14, the Club
started in on its second series of a three
months' handicap tournament, to be
played on the second and fourth Friday
nights at Massey's regulation alley.
There are to be two prizes, first a silk
umbrella; second, a pair of bowlingshoes.
Following are scores made on date men-
tioned: 1 2 3 Av.

Asmus 109 169 174 JB7

Grant 98 138 130 123

BallufI 124 187 115 142

Hartshorn 100 116 131 115

Lange 96 123 109

Winterson 134 146 1P3 144

Hauswirth 103 140 165 130

Kreitlinic 107 109 108

Swigart 9) 106 135 112

Henderson 121 171 149

Cleveland. — The members of the Flor-
ists' Bowling Club made the following
scores April 10: 12 3

Oushman Iii2 184 98

A.Graham 129 146 13"

Gray 131 123 132

B. Hart 107 103 —

H.Hart 113 134 93

O.Graham 118 ia3 135

Pentecost 166 138 111

.I.C.Stanley 113 123 125

Gilmore 113 79 97

J P.Stanley 61 80 mo

Kunz 149 147 120

Eadle U6 134 129

Coe 109 69 —

Several members of the Florists' Bowl-
ing Club will go to Lorain, Ohio, on
Thursday evening of this week, to meet
a club from that city in a short series of
games which have recently beenarrangeu
for. T.

Minneapolis.— TheTwin City Florists'
Bowling Club score, on March 29, was
asunder: 12 3 4 6

E Nagel 128 128 168 164 163

E. Swahn 166 166 149 106

G. Will 145 134

J. Hartman 184 134 132 121 168

O.Will 186 97 142 141

F. Iloppo 82 163 89 128

G. Mouson 96 146 107 116 98

T. Lynee 67 101 86 78

Reader, this Is jour column. Let U8 know
what you are doing. It will keep your name
before your fellow-craftamen aud Interest
many.

Tallinadg;e, O, — Thomas Rhymes is pre-
paring to build another greenhouse.

Southampton, Pa. — Stephen Mortensen is
building a greenhouse, 16x152 feet, for roses.

Natlck, Mass.— RobertMcGorum is building
an addition to his greenhouse for Summer
roses.

liouisville, Ky,— Joseph Coenen & Co. have
been granted a permit to build a new green-
house.

Framingham, Mais.— Dennis S. Harrigan
has filed a petition in bankruptcy. Liabilities,
$816; assets, tllO.

Frederick, Md.— Carl Herrman has decided
to rebuild at once the greenhouse recently
destroyed by fire.

Redbank, N. J.— S. Loeb has rebuilt the
large green houses which were destroyed by
Are some time ago.

Poughkeepsle, N. Y.— R. T. Cookingham,
the violet grower, has moved, with his family,
to Ellenville, N. Y.

New Haven, Conn.— Alexander Fraser, with
Veitch &. Sons, is suffering from a sprained
wrist, the result of a fall.

Newark, N. J.— Oscar Verilhoe has been
awarded the contract to keep the Arlington
Park in order the coming season.

Botuervllle, Mass. — The greenhouse of
F. H. Call was recently entered by thieves;
gome cash was taken and about $25 worth of
stock maliciously destroyed.

South Retlilehem, Fa. — Patrick Smith,
while descending a IliKht of steps from one of
his greenhouses Easter week, had a bad fall,
cutting his forehead, aud otherwise injuring
hmself.

Clinton, Mass Charles H. Chase is teating-

down one of his greenhoui-es on Benefit stitet
and will remove It to his farm in Sterling
where it will be reconstructed and put to use.

Philadelphia. — Myers & Co. will begin
work at once on a greenhouse, 20 by 65 feet,
and a potting-house, 20 by 12 feet, for the
Sisters of St. Joseph's Convent, at Main Street,
and City Line, Chestnut Hill, to cost $3000
The structures will be of slone, wood and
glass and will be heated with water. The
greenhouse will be used for rose growing
purposes.

THE MEN WE MEET.

1 call a man remarkable w ho becomes a true
workman in this vineyard of the Highest. Be
his work that of palace-building and kingdom-
founding, or only ot delving and ditching, Co
me it is no matter— or next to none. All
human work is transitory, small In itself. " •
Duly the worker thereof, and the spirit that
dwelt in him isaigniHcant.— Cahlylb.

No. 44.— JOHN WESTCOTT.
The subject of our sketch this week is
one of the most popular men in the trade
to-day. John Westcott was born on the
banks of the Delaware, at Torresdale,
near Philadelphia, Pa. He began work
as an assistant gardener at the well
known estates of Alex. Brown and Caleb
Cope, two of the best places in their day.
In the year 18G1 he went to Brooklyn,
N. \.. and there engaged in the florist
business, having a small store aud doing
a general jobbing trade, the first three
years in partnersliip with William Simp-
son, and, latterly, for himself, liuring
1801 he came over to Philadelphia, and
enlisted in one of the city regiments for
service in the Civil War, but was only out
about two mouths. In 180S he returned
to theQuaker City, for, he being in Brook-
lyn and the girl he loved in Philadeliihia,
did not work very well. So we find liini,
ill 1868, working for A. I^. l'eiinocl<, at
the old Twelftli street store. On Febru-
ary 1, 1870, Mr. Westcott was taken
into partnership, the firm then being
Pennock Bros. Here he reniaiiicd until
August 1, 1892, when he witlidrew from
the concern, buying the old Ferguson
place at Laurel Hill where he is now lo-
cated and conducting a profitable busi-
ness.

At the present time Mr. Westcott is
vice-president of the Philadelphia F'lor-
ists' Club, and also is chairman of the
House Committee, a position he has held
f<ir many years. Heisatowerof strength
to the Club in that city, often denymg
himself valuable time that its affairs may
prosper. As a member of the S. A. F. he
certaiiily is a faithful one, for he has at-
tended every convention of the Society,
except the first one held in Cincinnati.
Mr. Westcott is a great believer in sports,
and is yet a good bowler, being one of
the few old bowlers yet left. Through-
out his hard business career he has
always found some time to go off and
enjoy a day's sport — in Winter on the
alleys; in Summer, down at Waretowii,
fishing. He is thoroughly in accord with
tin- saying of the old darky woman down
.South: "I always noticed that the fel-
low who had no sport in him didn't keep
the flour barrel very full;" and many will
yet remember his enthusiastic speech
at Omaha, when he said " If you want a
good convention you want good men
tliere, aud they nearly all enjoy sport.
So have good programs of bowling,
shooting, etc., aud the boys will go to~
the convention."

Mr. Westcott is also president of the
Florists' Bowling Club in Philadelphia,
and is giving everj' encouragement to the
boys to make up a good team for Detroit.
The Lockland Lumber Co. has entrusted
to his care all arrangements for the con-
test for the silver cup they are to offer in
the shooting contest, so no doubt his
work in the interest of spoi-t will tell at
Detroit this yetir.

John Westcott is known wherever he
goes as a general good fellow. Zola has
said that "every man has within himself
a hog asleep," but the great Frenchman
erred. Mr. Westcott is an exception to
the general rule. The welfare of his fel-
lowman is his ruling passion; unselfish,
generous to a fault, he is tlie sort of man
that makes the world better and happier
for his having lived therein. Would that
more of him were in existence. D. R.

The Department of Public Buildings
aud grounds, Washington, D. C.,is adver-
tising for lilds on florists' supplies, flower
pots, glass, agricultural implejueuts, etc.
Sealed proposals will be received by Col.
Bingham until 2 P. M. May 10 next.

April 22, 1899.

THe F=LORISTS' EXCHHNGB.

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Greenhouse Heating;.

The cxti-emel.v cold weather this l'"el)ni-
ary has jiiit the lientins apimratus of
many tiorists to a severe test, many of
them l)eiiiK utterly uiialile to lieep lip the
temperature desireil, ami some (jf tlieai
having- all they conld do to keep Jaek
Frost on the "outside "of the i:lass. On
lookius around amongfiorists'establisli-
ments one often sees serious mistakes
made in the Ilea ting ajjparatus, especially
in the smaller places, and it is with the
idea of g-iving a few hints to tliose whose
pockets are not over-loaded with cash,
but who iit the same time wish their
houses well heated, that these lines hiive
been written.

In starting to lieat any Indlding a
kiiowlcilge of the laws of heat and cold
are necessar.A", and the frequent and soiue-
tinies unnecessary mistakes made are
often a serious lo.ss to the fiorist and one
which is often costly to remedy.

It is not the intention of the writer to
go into theories or discussions, but sim-
pl.y to give a few practical facts, and
therefore, if there ai-eman.v readers whose
s.vstems of heating are perfect, it should
be remembered that there are many flor-
ists that are differently situated, and to
them the inclosed hints may Ije useful.
When the cold jiir outside strikes the
glass of a greenhouse that contains no
heated pipes inside, it iiroduces a cur-
rent somewhat like Figure I. The cold
air along the glass being heavier than
warm, has a tendency to settle and thus
produce a current in the direction (if the
arrows. The coldest air inside then set-
tles at the floor and continues to be aug-
mented liy the continued action of the
cold against the gl.iss. Now the more
Ijerfectl.v we can break up these cold cur-
rents by oni- heating pipes the more per-
fect will be the results.

The ease ami simplicity with which
this was done in the old-f.ishioiied span-
roofeil houses, about 1o m- 11 feet wide,
was one of their great recoiumendations.
and there are many tlorists wlio have
changed their hou.sesfrom this style who
cannot understand why their coal bills
are so much heavier with the modern
st.vie of houses, or why they do not pro-
duce the same number of blooms in the
very cold weather that they used to. A
glance at the cubical contents of the
houses, however, often shows the large
amount of extra air that has to be heat-
e:l, and this alone will prove ipiite a fac-
tor in the coal bills. Let us now examine
the cut, Hg. 2. and see the effect our
heated pipes have on the air inside the
house. We here see that as the air is
heated bv the pipes it rises at the .side
walls anil alongthe glass attheroof, and
as it is cofded by the outside air it has a
tendency to fall near the center or ridge
and thus create a current as shown by
the arrows. ■*■: ~J^ ""^

Rv examining figures 1 and 2 and com-
paring them it will easily lie seen that if
the piping is sufficient and the boiler
powtn' in proportion, that the house
must lie perfectly and properly heated.
In locating pipes for very narrow houses,
thev mav thus be placed along the side
wails, but in wide houses, or where bot-
tom heat is re(iuired,it is necessary often
to place them under the tables or benches
as well, and I would remark ,iust here,
that if the forcing of Winter flowers is
attem]iteil it is ab.solutel.v necessiu-y to
havesoiiiepipesunderthe bedsor benches
in order that ;the soil may be kept ."i or
10 degrees higher than the temiierature
of the house. Do not overlook this point
in building houses for stove or tropical
plants and the further north your loca-
tion is the more this will be necessary.
( Juite a discussion has frequently taken
place as to which is the best system of
heating, whethei' by steam, hot water or
hot water under pressure, .\fter a long
series of experiments at different times
andtheerectionof several heating plants,
both for myself and others. I have settled
down to the conclusion that for small

places the hot-water s.vstem, with open
expansion tank and 2-inch pipes, is pref-
erable.

For medium sizeand large places. how-
ever, the low pressure gravit.\- system of
steain heating 1 think superior" to any
other, being less costly to erect and giv-
ing a power in hejitiiig in extremely eold
we.ither that no other system can eqii.-il.
There are certain features, however, that
are really essential toils perfect working,
and a lack of ]iractical knowledge of
the.se has been the stumbling block of
many, and has often resulted in serious
loss of time and in many ca.ses a large
amount of money.

Whili' on till' sulijectof hot water heat-
ing 1 wish to exjilain one point that has
not been so thoroughly uiiderst<iod as it
should be. and that is the difference of
giving the pipes a gradual rise to the
farther end of the house and having the
expansion tank there as in tig. ;i, or of
raising the pijies to the highest point at
once right near the boiler as in Hg. 4.
Theoreticall.v there should be no differ-
ence between the working of these two
systems, but practically there is a vast
difference.

Water usually consists of one-tenth air,
and as thi' w.nter is heated in tlie boiler
air bubbles .are coiitimially forming ;iiid
rising to the top, and in an aiiparatns
like fig, 3 the air is continually striving
to reach the top, has a tendency to drive
the water along, and thus help' the circu-
lation, while such is not the case in flg 4.
When we reflect that it is only the
,specific gravit.v, or difference in weight
between the hot water and the cokl
w hich causes the How. it will readily be
seen that everything tliat will iielp the
circulation should betaken advantage of
(iiid utilized to its fullest extent.

In steam heating it should not be for-
gotten that the higher the pressure to be
used the lowershonld theboiler be placed
below the return iiipes. The main riser
should be carried from the boiler to the
highest point at once (if po.s.sible), and
then fall graduall.v all around the houses
and tlircmgh the return to boiler. I3y
this means the steam and coudeii.sed w-a-
ter travel along together and thus avoid
the siiapjiing and banging that are too
often heard in some I'stablisliments when
the steam is turned on. If the conditions
or position of houses are such that the
main riser cannot be run to its highest
point at once or near the boiler, then its
size should be largel.v increased in order
that the condensation may return in the
bottom of the pipe and the steam move
forward in its upper part. Figs, ."i and
(5 show a comijaratively large view of
pipe; in order to make this Ilia in the depth
requireil in boiler pit is go\erne(l to ;l
large extent by the [iressure to be carried.
.\s the pressure of a column of water is
about one pound for eacli two feet in
height, it is evident that if no trap or
valve is to be u.sed on thi' return (and it
should never bedoneif it can be avoided ).
that the pressure should be a low one if
the best results are to lie oljtained. In
regard to damper regulators I would say
that nothing, in my opinion, eipials the
diaphragm variety, as it is simiiler and
more [lositive than any other kind.
Man.v people object to steam heat for
greenhouses and state that the heat can-
not be controlled as easily as hot water.
This may be the case with plants im-
properly erected, but with a valve on
each end of each pipe, or the excellent
valve headers made by the Exeter .\Ia-
chitie Works, any number of pipes ma.v

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be turned on. according to the weather,
and thus perfect control obtained.

In mentioning special makes of heating
a-rticles, I wish to say distinctl.v that I
have no interest whatever in their sale
or use, and I merel.v mention tliem be-
cause I have found them superior to my
own practical use.

■\mong steam valves I have found
what is known as the .Jenkins' valve to
be not only better made, but to remain
steaiu tight much better than any others.

although they are a little moi'e costly to
purchase.

For general runs of pipe I prefer the
Hi-inch size for steam work, as it gives
more surface tliaii the 1-inch, and the
friction on long lines is md so great.

The size of mains a ml ret urns should be
determined by the quantity of pi]je re-
ipiired. and large mains should be the
rule as much as possible. In my own
establishment I use -t-inch tor tlie first
100 feet, thence 2-incli to end of houses,
and 114-inch for all the coils.

As regards t.vpe of boiler there are

many different opinions, and if the testi-
monials published by some lioiler makers
are to be believed there are some lioilers
that not only run without coal, but
which actuallyprodnceit. In testing any
boiler for economy care should be t.akeii
to weigh the coal wlien delivered to the
boiler, and weigh the ashes as tlie.v are
taken from theash pit. I'.y substracting
the weight of ashes from that of the coal
one can get a very accurate idea of the
results, and the quality of coal is deter-
mined at the same time. It is obvious
that the coal that has tlie least residue
of ashes is usually the most economical
to purchase. In boilers, my own prefer-
ence for steam is what is known as the
ordinary horizontal tubular as it is easily
cleaned at all times, and through a long-
series of years will pi-idj.ibly give results
that cannot be surpassed. What is
known as tubulous orwatei- tube boilers
often give great economy at first, but as
they cannot be kept asclean as the tubu-
lar type they do no better in the long run
and often not as good. There are many
cast-iron boilers of small (and also sec-
tional boilers of large) size for heating,
both by hot water and steam, and there
are so many good ones on the market
that it is impo.ssible to mention them all.
In chosing any boiler, however, care
should be taken to get one that can be
easily and effectivel.v cleaned, as after a
few years' use some boilers deteriorate
very rapidl.v. In comparing or testing a.
new boiler and pipes against an old one
it should also be borne in mind that a
new apparatus of a n.v kind alwa.vs shows
more economy at first, as the pipes and
boiler are not yet rusted or corroded,
and there is no iloiibt whatever that
many of the wonderful accounts we read
of, of economy of fuel, m.-iiiy are often
more due to the boiler and pipes being
new than to an.v peculi.ir difference of
construction or make. What tlie aver-
age florist wishes to get, is the best re-
sults from the nione.v expended, and if
these lines have given any hints or infor-
mation that tends to that end, they will
not have been written in vain. .Vt some
future time the writer may give a few
hints on grate bars for boilers and fur-
naces, but the suli.iect is too long for the
present article. H. W. Hai.es.

Building: and Heating: Inquiries.

I li.-ive a greenhouse 100 feet long by
21 feet wide, running east and west, witli
a two-third pitch to south, (3 feet on the
back and S feet on the front sides, lo feet
to ridge, Ifi x 2-t glass. The east end has
glass down to within 3 feet of the sill or
ground: there is glass on the front
side also. The house is piped with eight
lines of 2-iiich pipe four on a side, supplied
b.v a .'i-inch flow that runs out in the top
of the house under the ridge. The boiler
house is on the west end and the 3-incli
suppl.v runs up straight to the highest
point over the boiler^ then down hill to
the other end of house and is taken into
the returns through one 2-inch pipe on a
side, a,nd when it gets back to the boiler
end of house is taken from returns
through one 2-inch pipe on a side. In
other words all the water that passes
through four 2-inch returns has to pass
through one 2-inch pipe. It seems to
heat quite well, but slow. Is it piped
right? Some tell me the flow should run
up hill to the other end of house. — S. L.

— The arrangement of tlie pipes seems
to be all right, except that rather better
results would have been secured had the
coils been connected w-ith the flow by
means of 2Vl>-inch, instead of 2-ineh
pipes. Nothing is said astothe tempera-
ture at which the house is kept, but it
would appear from the description of tlie
house and the wa.v it is piped, that when
more than 48 degrees is desired in zero
weather, it couhl only be secured b.v
means of forcing the lire, which would be
at the expense of fuel. — L. 1(. Taft.

I have a small house 2.5x10 feet, placed
bet\\'een several other larger houses, piped
with about 14.5 feet of 4-iiich cast-iron
pipe which gives a temperature of 50 de-
grees. Iiesiriiig to ni.-ike a forcing house
of it with a tr-jiipcratuie of (i.'i or 70 de-
grees, I put in .-ioo feet of 1-Inch pipe in
runs back and forth, each having a good
rise, but the circulation is so poor that
the upper pipes do not get hot. There
are no traps and the top pipes are not so
high as the water in the expansion tanks
in the other houses. On this 300 feet
of 1-iiicli pijie there are twenty return
bends and fourelbows. What is the mat-
ter'? Have I got too much small piiie'.*
How much 1-incli pi|ie would do the re-
(piired work'.' Or will it be necessar.v
for me to rip this out and put in larger
pipe: if so how much and what size'.'
Would prefer to use the 1-inch if possible
as I haveplent.vof that. Also haveplenty
of boiler power. — Gates.

— If the lo«-er pipes are warmer than
the upper ones it indicates that there is
sonietliing wrong with their arrange-
ment, but just what it is I am not able
to sa.y. However, the best results could
not be secured with the arrangement de-
scribed, and instead of running the n-ater
back and foui-th througli all of the pipes
it would be better to use half of the pipes
as flows and the others as returns. If
there are six pipes on each side of the
house, a 2-inch How- pipe from tlie boiler
should be connected w-ith the three upper
pipes. At the farther end of the house
both flow and rettu-n pipes should be
screwed into a header. Another way is
to make a coil, all the pipes of which will
act as returns and then run a flow pipe
from the boiler and connect it with the
fartherend of the coil. The saniearrange-
nient can be used if the pipes are all in
one coil, except that the flow and return
connections with the boiler should be
two-inch pipes. — L. R. T.

I have two chimneys, A and B, situated
side by side; height above pipe from
boilers 27 feet. A is 8 x 8 inches inside.
Bis 8x 12 inches. A has a Hitchings
No. 5 and Weathered No.O boiler on it, B
has a Hitchings \o. 17. A is evidentl.v
too small; B gives good results. If I
tear these two chimiie.vs out and build
instead one having inside measurement
of 24 X 12 will the height be sufllcient'.'
Will such a flue be too large for the
boilers: if so, what should Hue be. If Hue
is right and heiglittoosmall what should
height be-.' — (jates.

— The manufacturers recommend an 8 x
12-inch chimne.v for No. 5 Hitchings
boiler and, a 12 x 12-incli for No. 17. As
the Weathered No. <i is about the size of
the Hitchings No. 17. a chimne.v of the
same size WMiiild be desirable. A chimney
of the size proposed (24 x 12 inches)
would probiilily answer w-ell for the three
boilers. The height of the chimney will
depend a good deal upon whether'there
are high buildings in tlie vicinity to injure
the draft: butif the chimney is five or six
feet higher than any of the surrounding
buildings, a heiglit of 27 to 30 feet above
the point where the smoke-pipe enters
should be sutficient.— L. II. T.

We wish to build a house 33 feet wide
with south wall 4 feet high, and north 7
or 8 feet high. How much of the roof
should slope to the south; give pitch of
both south a.nd north roof to obtain best
results for sun iliiring the Winter months
for a house of this width. We wish to
use the south half for carnations; nortli
half for smilax, begonias and a general
collection of house plants. Our benches
and heating pipes run north and south
and we do not wish a gutter in the center
of house. Will it be too high and expen-
sive to heat if covered with one roof-.' Is
3,000 feet of IVi-inch pipe snffliient to
heat 5,000 square feet of glass (siile walls
are flgured as gl.issatthe ratio of 1 to 3)
to 00 degrees ill zero weather'? Wliat size
grate and how m.-iiiy square feet of heat-
ing surface should a cast-iron hot water
heater have to heat 1,280 square feet of
radiating surface with soft coal fuel'?
What size flow should we have for eight
lV4-inch return pipes 70 feet long'?— H. B.

— "\'ery good results will be secured in a
house built as outlined above. The ridge

444

The F=l.orists' Exchmnge.

should be placed about three-fourths of
the way from thesouth tothe north « all
aud should be about 14 feet hisli. While
it might l)e possible to secure (io degrees
\\"ith the auiount of pipe mentioued
above, it will be at the expeuse of fuel. If
more than "lO degrees is maintained in
zero weather the size of grate and the
amount of heating- surface in the boilers
will be varied considerably by the ratio
between the radiating sui-face and the
glass area, as when the amount of heat-
ing pipe in the house is deficient it will be
desirable to have a considerably larger
boiler than when it is adajited to the size
of the house and the recpiired tempera-
ture. Ordinarily the boiler should have
from five tfi six si|uare feet of grate area
and 100 to 12'> of heating surface, while
it should be slightly increased if the radi-
ating surface is deHcient. For eight IVj-
inch returns a 2i/i-incli flow pipe will be
desirable.— L. R. Taft.

I would like to have advice iu regard
to connecting three greenhouses into
one, doing away with two gutters which
are always leaking, causing much damp-
ness in the houses; three houses are 11
feet each, by 100 feet long, making the
proposed house 34 feet wide. C!an proper
or sufficient ventilation be had in a house

countr.v, but the average price i.s not far
from seven dollars per horse jpower for a
boiler without trimimngs. — L. K. Takt.

Protecting: Pipes From Rust.

E'lilor FloritW Exchange.

In regard to the protection of hot-
water pi|)es, treated in the Question Box
of the last issue, April S, my father's ex-
tended experience, and the tests made Ijy
the 'Jovernment at the Light-House De-
partment's station at Staten Island,
have shown that the beet preservative
for hot iron-work, such as smoke stacks,
is graphite paint. Why would this not
be good for hot-water pipes'? . The
graphite paint would certainly be a bet-
ter preservative than the lampblack an<l
oil, and as it gives a dull black ffnish, it
should radiate well. Could not one of
the experimental stations be persuaded
to set some one to work, with thermo-
pyleand galvanometer, to see what are
the relative heat radiating powers of tlie
two coatings'? If, as seems probable, the
graphite is only one or two per cent, in-
firoe r to the lampblack in radiating
power, its other advantages would am-
ply compensate for this difference. The
late Prof. Alfred M. Mayer, of Stevens

J. CatiiniMye <v :Don^ Carnation House.

of that width, perhaps by putting large
ventilators and plenty of them on each
side of house'? The houses run north and
eouth. What size bars would be best:
supports, purlins of 1-inch gas pipe 7
feet apart, glass 12 x 12-inch glass
lapped. What is the least pitch safe to
give the roof so as not to get it so high
iu center. — P. F.

— The plan jji-oposed will give good re-
sults, although it would be better if thev
could run north and south with the roof
arranged to give a tliree-ipiartcr slope
house. The height that should be given
the ridge will depenil sornewh.-it upon the
purpose for which tli.-hnuse is to be used,
but it will hardly be ilcsirable to give the
roof more than 30 degrees slope, nor less
than 2.'> degrees. If the former is given
the ridge will be about 10 feet above the
level of the plates, while the latter slope
will lie secured with 8 feet. A :!0-inch
ventilator on each side of the ridge and
in the side walls should give good venti-
lation. If 12 X 12-inch glassis u.sed.sash
bars 2^4 x I'/t, inclu's will answer, but for
most crops glass of a somewhat larger
size will be desirable, and in that case the
size of the sash bar should be increased. —
L. K. Tai ■r.

How many 2-incli pipes would be re-
quired to heat an even span house, 150
X 24, sides .".i,/, feet high, ridge 1.", feet,
and kceji the temperature at (10 degi-ees
zero weather; by hot watersvstenniiHler
pressure of about 20 pounds.' Would also
like to know the re(piired number of
horsepower a tubidarsteam boiler would
have to !«• to heat si.'i houses of tins size.
under the same system and at about
what ligure such a new boiler could be
bought? — Hkai TV.

— When the system is run without pres-
sure about sixteen 2-inch pipes will Ije
required, but if a pressure of 20 jiounds
is maintained twelve pipes will answer.
For six hous<'s.1.")0 x 24 feet, a 00 horse-
power boiler will be desirable. The price
of boiler varies in different parts of the

Institute, madeacanful and thorough
investigation to find the best finish for
steam radiators. He found that the dull
red metallic paint used on iron work,
such as roofs and corrugated iron build-
ings, was so nearly equal to lampblack
that he recommended it as the very best
finish for radiators. I am sorry that 1
forget the name of the particular paint
which he found to be the best. Would
not this be good in greenhouse radi-
ators? I suppose the paint should be
applied in the .Spring, so as to be most
thoroughly dry before the heat was ap-
plied in the Fall.
HIghwood, N. J. Geo. A. Bates.

Two Canadian Greenhouses.

Our illustrations show a iialm and car-
nation house on tlie establishment of .T.
Uammage & Sons. London. Out. Regard-
ing the construction of the houses Wm.
Uammage writes as follows:

"The carnation houses are three in
number, opening into each other, set on
cedar posts; 4 feet at eave and 7 feet at
ridge; l(i x 24 glass; ventilators hinged
at top; two lights, l(i x 24, occujiv
two-fifths of length of house. The houses
are 1.SII x lo feet; heated bv steam.

"The palm house is 20 x'lOO feet, .M feet
at eave, and 15 feet at ridge, has side
lights all round and iron pijie sujiports.
Thesehouses are well gotten up and have
given good results this season. You will
notice that our carnations are grown on
the ground orsolid bench svstem. Houses
were planted on and after'September 20,
and we have had contintious |>icking
without any between crop periods. We
grow \ictor. .Scott, Uaylireak, Tidal
Wave, Mcliowan, Mayor Pingree, Flora
Hill, (jenessce, Bradt, Jforello, Meteor,
Tidal Wave. Daybreak has not done as
well as it usually does on benehcK, but for
the others we claim a decidi<l supi-rioritv
in c(dor. substance, stem and i|uantity
obtained.''

NEW INVENTIONS.

A .NEW HOT WATER liOILER.

The accompanying sketch shows the
construction of S. Taplin's (Detroit.
.Mich..) double action clay and slack
burning hot w.-itei- boiler, referred to in
tlie.>ie columns recently. Mr. Taplin has
obtained patents for this boiler in the
f'nited .States. Germany. Canada. Bel-
gium. I'^ngland and France. The merits
he claims for it are:

It c.-in be worked with the cheapest
kind of fuel. In this case, the fuel con-
sists of clay and hard coal j^creenings in

The boiler consists of four-inch water
s|)aces, all of which are exposed to direct
heat both below and above. No tubes
are used, so there is no trouble replacing
tubes every few years. It is simple of
construction, aud can be easily cast or
made of wrought iron or steel, welded or
riveted. The same principal can lie
adapted to special .-idvantage in the con-
struction of steam boilers, where waste
or any kind of clieaiJ fuel, such as coal
screenings, sawdust, spent tan bark,
pressed bay or peat bog. is used. With
all such fuel, the Hre requires frequent
feeding, and every time fuel is thrown in.
the fire is deadened by the amount of

S. Taplin's New Hot Water Boiler.

about eijual parts. .Sucli fuel ciinnot i>e
used in any other boiler to advantage,
for the reason that it takes too long be-
fore the required heat is given off. "This
objection is met in m.v doulde furnace
lioiler by arranging the fii*es alternatel.v.
and while one fire is burning up. the
othei- is giving off the recpiired heat.

The economy in time retiuired in .-it-
tending fires. One fire started the first
da.v with ps\vt of a charge which is
allowed to take fli'e when the furnace is
filled 111), requires scarcel.v any further
attention until cleaned but on the third
day. .Second fire, started on the second
day, runs till fourth day. giving each fire
fort.y-eight hours. .\s one fire is taking
care of the lioiler, the other is allowed to
Ijurn out clean; nfi partly-burned fuel
being wasterl, as is so often the case in
other boilers. When fires have burned
out, nothing is left in furnace but light,
brittle clinkers auiDlust — tin' latter mak-
ing a splendid material for jiropagating
in place of sanil: also for mixing with
soil for potting, and benches for roses,
etc.. as nearl.v all jilants like it. The
clinliers are much better than gravel or
broken brick for m.nking walks; also for

cold .-lir admitted. Kvery practical en-
gineer knows the loss of power^caused by
constantl.v opening the furnace door.

The great power fif the boiler. Where
a little warmth is re(|Uired, as is so often
the ca.se for ro,ses. till cpiitelate into Sum-
mer aud very early in the Fall, a fire can
be started alnjut every three days, and
with draft shut oh' it will keep a'steady
warmth in the pipes at a cost of fuel and
attendance which must be seen to be be-
lieved.

The boiler shown in the cut is 4 x 9
feet, six feet in height, the fire grate sur-
face being 4x4 feet.

Among the Mag:azlnes.

The Forum is to be congratulated on*
presenting its readers with a number
containing not a single article relating to
the war with Spain, on which subject
there has of late been a surfeit. The lead-
ing paper in the April issue is on " The
Industrial Development of Russia; " and
the writer is Pi-of. Ivan Oseroff, of .Mos-
cow fJniversity, a prominent Russian
economist. .\n article by a Russian on

,.^ ^^'fi'Sf/^r ..i^fssar^

r&.^"?^r**.;.'.-i,^.^.,v .?.

J. Gammage & Sons' Palm House

concrete for nniler-ground walls or foun-
dations.

There is no smoke. couse(|uentlv no
soot. 'I'he boiler is set in brick-vvork,
with soot iloors so arranged that every
part can be i-eached and any du.st tlui't
.settles wiped out in a few 'minutes, as
well when fires are burinng us when out,
thus avoiding loss of heatbv letting fires
out to clean flues.

Russian industries in an American maga-
zine is a rarity; and Prof. 0.seroff's sur-
vey is both comprehensive and— what is
more important to the reader— excep-
tionally interesting. Another paper, on
a .subject of still greater imiiortance to
Americans, is that by Mr. John P. "i'oung
on ■■ The Menace to ICngland's Commer-
cial Supremaiy. " The whole number
fully maintains the Forum's .standard.

April 22, 1899.

The F=i-Orists' Exchhisge.

445

C1IIIIIIITIDN8.

Fred. Dorner & Sons' Company.

On a iwcnt visit to Frwl. I)oruer& Sons'
Co.'s establislinieiit at Lafayette, Ind.. I
found tlip carnation wizarrl, F. Doruer,
Sr., bnsily enjiaued in liis laborator.v ex-
tracting seed from tlie pods of 180 seed-

C. A. Dana is not considered a ijrofltable
variety.

The entire stoel< showed great vigor
and perfect cleanhness.

Tile propay.'itinj; lionses are tilled with
cuttings which include ;«),()0() of White
Cloud alone. One secret why .«uch vigor-
ou.s cuttings are secured is tli;it the stock
is grown especially for the purpose, the
flower stems being picked off as soon as
they appear. This applies, of course, to
tho.se kinds disseminated here. Sixty
thou.sand plants will be set out this sea-
son; these intended for stock are left out

Carnation Society's Recent Meeting. Editor Fion^w Exchange.

n. Murphy's, (Cincinnati, O.), Carnation Propas

jaling House.

lings, till' selection from l.UOn i.laiits
hou.sed, and which we're chosen from
5,0(»0 seedlings planted out in field last
Summer. I'rom this dwindling down,
but a few only will be selected iifter due
trial and strict examination, and jjlaced
upon the market fortheconliding grower
to invest in. The pedigree of each variety
is duly recorded. Mr. Dorner informs me
he can trace his seedlings back to 188'J.
This important branch is under his per-
sonal suiiervision; in fact, his whole time
is sjient in this work. The growing and
management of the general business is
carried on by an able staff, under the
direction of Fred. .Jr., who was my pilot
on tills occasion.

■\Vhile upon the subject of seedlings I
must mention one or two which are con-
.sidered highly promising, and may be
sent out soon; but it may be depended
upon that not a single sort will be dis-
sendnated unless it can be firmly endorsed ;
as, for e.xamjile. White Cloud and (i. H.
Crane, wliicli .■ireall thathasbeen claimed
for tln-m and much more.

(If dei'iiled laoniise is a fine double
flower. .1 seedling from Dradt X Pingree,
very solid and deiii, liiiely pencilled with
[link — a splendid thing — doubtless one
of the next sensations. .Another is a very
light, clear pink, an excellent addition to
the Daybreak chuss and thought very
highly of. I was told it was a good sub-
stitute for Daybreak, but as grown here
I thought Daybieak needs no substitute
at iiresent. A scarlet intended for dis-
semination next season is of brilliant
shade, very tine; a medium-sized flower,
well serrated and fragrant — a good .sec-
ond. .\ lemon-yellow as large and Hne
as Krailt is on trial; it is perfect in Fall
and .Spring, does not burst, discounts
Gold Nugget, which is superb, a whole
bench in heav,y crop being the most im-
pressive thing 1 saw, so much nearer to
the color and suggestive of the gold dol
lar, you know. A pink seedling from
White Cloud is oueof the future aspirants
for fame. 1 observed Mary Wood is
grown extensively. This variety was
sent out by Mr. Horner some years since
as a second; it has proven worthy of a
first place. It is grown largely around
Chicago.

Of kinds not introduced from this place.
Glacier is very satisfactoi-y. Flora Hill
is the best eaily white; John Young is
good but .Jack I'"rost will be given a frost,
also Kmjiress. which fails to throw a
perfect tlower. New York is considered
one of the best dark pinks in commerce.

until late, the houses being utilized from
now on with Spring stock and lemaining
empty but for a short time.

Mr. Dorner tells methe monthsof Janu-
ary and Febiuary are the most favorable
for making crossings, and that he has
attained the best results from earl.v
flowers — very little from late <mes. Seed
sown this month will bloom as early as
.Inly, and by .January 1 following," the
merits or demerits can be anived at.

Ro.ses .-ne grown for local trade, grafted
stock being preferred. DuIImuis stock is
forced inconsiderable iiuantity. A sjilen-
dld cellar running under the ptitting shed
is used as a cold storage plant. The
presence of order and thrift is strikingly
evident, even to the making of boxes,
which is done Vjy the night watchman.

Just i)revious to leaving I took a last
look at the house of (i. H. Crane and
commented upon the uniformity of its
flowers. Mr. Dorner informed me that
but one plant in the whole house had
Ijorne flowers which burst the cal,yx;
this plant was proniidly thrown out.

One of the cutest things in soft-wooded
plants is a dwarf yellow lantana that
never exceeds six inches in height, and is
a jirofuse bloomer. W. M.

Houses of Carnations,

Ourilhistrationsshow a houseof Portia
carnations at the establishment of Win.
Murphy, Cincinnati (). In the foreground
will be noticed a few plants of a white
seedling which is a very promising sort.
The rooted cutting house contains over
one hundred thousand cuttings in the
sand. This house Mr. Mur])h,v has emp-
tied twice, and it isnow holding the third
lot. He informs me lie will not have
enough to till all orders. The cuttings
sent out from this place this season are
the best i-ootcd, healthiest, and strongest
I have seen this year. Mr. Murphy al-
read.v has one contract foi- lOOO calling
for over one hunilred thousand cuttings.
His manner of jiacking foi- shiiunent is
much better than that of many. He does
not squeeze the earth solidl.v iihout the
roots as many do, thus injuring theroots
and stunting the growth.

The ijhotograiihs from which the pic-
tures are reproduced were taken by an
amateur pliotographer, florist C. J.
Ohmer, salesman for E. G. Gillett; but
the work is well done and would be a
credit to a professional.

E. G. G.

[The lettefH which follow were unavoid-
ably crowded out of former issues.]

Editor Florists^ Exchange.

Itis funny to note thcdifferent opinions
expressed on the merits of the carnation,
and what it ought to be. Wm. .Muriihy
says a variety that bursts is sim]ily n. g.
Will he name the variety that never
bursts? Fred. I'.urki puts form last, and
you can bet "any old calyx " suits him.
(Hector's a dandy and riiiieteeii out of
ever.v tweTit.\' bursts). In Pi tsburj.; form
don't amount to much; it is color and
size first, stem ami form last, while nine
persons init of every ten cannot carry
color, that is, shades of the same color,
around the cornei".

Exhibit a iilant with the flower every
time. Mr. Hartsliorue is right. I would
like to see a iilant from which fifteen to
twenty flowers have been ctit. another
fair crnj) on it. and .-i good thrifty idant
with plent.v of breaks that \^*ill cut
another crop w. ich will be ,-ill ofl by Dec-
in-ation Day; then we will have \\ hat
IVter Fisher wants — iiroducti^'euess.
Skill has a great deal to do with qualit.v,
but not so much with quantity, as good
jilants from the field will generally give a
good ci'O]) so f.-ii- asquantity isconcerned.
Itut quality deiiends to a great extent on
the grower.

.\n ideal carnation should have a stem
like l)a,vbreak. the iiroductiveness of Mc-
iMiwan'. the habit of Scott or .\Ici iowan.
,inil the form of ( ilynipi;i, deliglitfully fra-
;;rantand a ijleasing shadeof either pink,
scarlet or yellow. Mrs. Hradt \\'illbehard
to beat as a variegated, anil white al-
wa.vs sells; in size from 2V2 inches up;
of course, the larger the better, but ;^ and
.'iVij-inch flowers I don't believe will ever
be grown b.v the luajorit.v of growers to
a jiroflt.

The scah' of points is just simi.)l.v a
guide. Y'oTi ma.\' change it every year,
the resultwillbe the same. Souieoiu' \\ ill
kick for every fi-llow thinks his is the best.
"Mine is better than m.v neighbor's"
is the story j'oucan hear on every place.

The variety that suits your soil is the
variet.v to grow. Ihavebonght fifteen
varieties this year and if I get three that
I can grow to a i)rofit I will be well sat-
isfied. We have to grow^ for IVuc. and 2c..
and early and late in the season only get
Ic. or 50c. per hundred during .lime and
-July. A vei-y proniiiient let.-iiler (from
Pittsburg) said here the other day. that
if more tlian .'jOc. per dozen was aske 1

I happened to be a " good listener " to
the discussion that took i>lace at the So-
ciety's uK'etiiig but. unfortunately, not
being a memliei- 1 fell justified in deliarr-
ing myself from participating in the de-
bate.

In my ojiiniou the Society should begin
on entirely m-w lines that will be simple
andean be clear!,\' understood b\' ever,v-
boil_\- interested.

Tliefollo\\iiii; is a scale of points which,
whi'ii exiilaiiieii. will be casil,\- under-
stood: Plants in benches. ."lO points;
color. H) jioints; stem, 10 points; size,
lo jioints; form, 10 points; fragrance,
10 points.

Plants in benches should be judged in
December. Jauuar,v and hVbruary J).v|one
judge or moi-e. the limit of pfiints to be
20 the first month .-ind 15 |ioiuts second
and third time of judging. ^Plie judge or
judges, as tliecfise ma,\" be, to make their
reports i.'ach time direct to the secretar.v
of the Societ.\". Theseitoints to be added
to those given when the flowers are
judged at the Carnation Societ.v's con-
vention.

This will leave 50 points for the judges
to work uiJon in examining the flowers,
the points being divided evenly. This,
of course, will appear absurd in face of
the many ideas advanced \ty the expei'ts;
however, if the flo\\er is lacking one
quality it is ctM-taiiil\" delicient in that
particular thing, in consequence its value
is at stake. If the color is perfect and
the stem is weak, or vicf lerv;/. this sys-
tem of judging would clearly demonstrate
the fact. The periection jioint being 10,
ever,\'body wo\dd see at a. glance the rela-
tive value of one ipndity to the other,
and form their own opinion as to its
actual value for the ]iur|iose for which
the.v would n 1 it.

The fraur.-iiiceis cei-tainl.v as imperative
as the color; these twoqualities gohand
in hand in e\ei',\- laml. The sm:illest child
after being attracted by color sensation,
the object lieiug a flower, carries it to its
sense of smell by instinct. Which of us
does not imitate this when a flower is
within our reach'.'

Points for the Ctilyx are not needed
when we have form to consider. If the
flower is endowed with an exipiisite
shape, the cal.vx can take care of itself.

The matter of exhibiting a idant has
but little value. e\'ei\v one naturally con-
cludes it is the best plant in the house;
but this can be overcome li.\' the Society
allowing, say six plants to be gro\^■u in a

Ad Uunained White Seedliug. Portia.

Carnation House of Wm. IVIurphy, Cincinnati, O,

people \\-onlil not buy; ;i-iMcli fiowei-s
ought to bring that at wholesale, or the
grower is left.

One of the very de.snrable traits in a
carnation is its keeping qualities. A good
keeper has much to do with encouraging
jieople to buy llo^cis. and the flower
that keeps the best nearly alwayssellsthe
best, provided it anywhere nearly ap-
proaches the other in qualit.v. My cus-
tomers will tell me in walking through
the houses which ones k(ep the best, and
which wither first. You can always get
the best priceif you havethebest flowers.

RoZELl.E.

box. size to be regiilatril li\' .Society and
a number of boxes to be used in order to
select the liest. This would jilace every
exhibitor on an eqn.-il footing.

The certificatehas its value, but should
not be given for less than lid points. Per-
fection. 100 points, should be rewarded
by a medal or other suitable triqihy.

The trade papers have so truthfully
porti-ayed each variety, although the va-
rieties described have been numerous,
that the prospective buyer should have
little trouble in making his selection, t

In ri']ily to your last qiK'Stion, classes
will have to be formed and the exhibitor

446

Thb F=L.0RISTS' Exchkngb.

will exhibit his variety in the class that
he thinks it will net him the best results.
(Masses nilRht be ns follows: Coniraer-
oiiil, fancy commercinl, and fancy. Vari-
eties can be selecterl to-ilay to fit in each
of the.se classes, but it is needless for me
to enumerate them. This method would
give every aspirant to honors an op-
portunity to be rewarded for the sleepless
ni;?hts and vigilant watching over thou-
sands of seedlings for twelve months,
onl.vto have his hopes blasted and buried
under an avalanche of disnpi)ointment,
jierliaps. ^.r^; ^ F. L. Atkins,

Uuthcrford.-.N'. .1.

lag. I thlDls we can find a grower, In or
near Buffalo, who would gladly devote
a house tor that purpose. The gift of
fifty or one hundred plants o( all novel-
ties should be sufficient to remunerate
such grower for his trouble. Thus, every
member present at the convention could
then take a look at Melba or Kewey as It
is, and not aloneseetherai with " washed
and combed faces (flowers,) " in a cut
glass jar.

As to varieties falling short of certifi-
cate requirements, maybe the offering of
such varieties at half price would find
nian.v a bu.ver, and some of them might

■lal Grounds and Partial View of Greenhou:
Thompsonville, Conn

;e^ of D. Wni. Brainard,

Editor Florists' Exchange.

I was exceedingly sorry that 1 could not
be on hand in Philadelphia, but being
snowbound, I had to stay at home,

I do not consider the new scale of
points adopted by the American Carna-
tion Society an improvement on the
former one, tor the following reasons:

Fragrance is part of the charm of the
divine flower, and should scale more.
Calyx I consider well taken care of b.y
five points, if burstedflowersareexcluded
from measurement, because a bursted,
flower will measure better than a perfect
flower, of any variety.

As to exhibiting a plant, I think, a
great mistake has certainly been made.

Take for instance. Admiral Dewey,
which we expected to introduce. It is a
fine built flower, of average large size,
with good color; but I must confess,
after three years' trial, it is the poorest
grower of an.v. The plants are the worst
looking lot I have: rust free, but pro-
ducing good flowers. We will drop it
and not introduceit.as if we didit might
hurt our reputation for the future.

When buying novelties last year I took
a prominent grower into my confidence.
He wrote me, " Empress is the grandest
thing of the year and the best investment
I ever made in carnations." It scored
00 points, the highest of any novelty
shown, but with me it has been a great
disappointment. The i)oorliouse stares
the florist in the face wljo relies on grow-
ing Empress for profit. Still, the growth
of I'^mpress as a plant is fine; but it pro-
duces no flowers.

These two varieties demonstrate that
a poor growing variety will produce fine
blooms and a fine growing variety no
blooms at all. .Vow, then, this would
tend to show the exhibit of a plant in
the light of no value whatever.

There is a great deal of truth in the
statement that a plant can be especially
grown for exhibition; but we ought to
gut, and encourage, a clean, healtliy
growth in carnation novelties. Dispens-
ing with the points for plant will make
the novelty grower careless. Stock will
hereafter be inferif)r when it readies the
investor and the seedling growing indus-
try will thereby be disadvantaged in the
future. Of course, fat "will swim on top,"
but many a good variety will, through
careless culture, fall by the wayside.

I would suggest that the .Society buy
fifty or one hundred plants of every va-
riety to be Introduced, certificated or not
certificated, and present same as a gift
to a competent carnation grower In or
near the city of the annual meeting, with
the understanding that snifl grower
must endeavor to have all the plants In
as good condition as possible under
ordlnar.v culture at the date of the meet-

turn out, later, to be much superior to
many a certificated variety, and still sell
the second year formore money than the
first. (Bradt for instance).

As a whole, I consider the new scale a
step backward. Henhy Eichholz.

Waynesboro, Pa.

E'iitor Ftoriits^ Exchanoe.

I regret exceedingly m.v'' inability to
reach Philadelphia in time for the recent
carnation meeting. .Situated only forty
miles from tliat metropolis we were sinit
off from the great world fcjr five days aud
our road (the Baltimore Central) was
about the last opened to traffic. When
we reached Horticultural Hall on Friday
evening, we found the eighth annual
meeting of the American Carnation So-
ciet.v a thing of the past aud tlie banquet
in full swing. Conseipicntly there were
man.v Howers from tliis sirtion shut out
from comiictitiiin. Tliis seemed hardly
just, anil reall\- I can sec no re;ison wli,v.
uniler the ntnisnal circumstances of tlie
i)lizzar(l, the siiow could not have been
continued one mtire i];\y.

Not liaving had the pleasure then of
being presentat the meeting m.y informa-
tion conies entirely from reports as pub-
lished ill the jjapers, presumably correct.

Tin- center of interest seems to coucen-
tr.ite .-ibout the certificate of merit, sca-le
of points, whethei' a fiiaiit sha.ll be exhib-
ited or not. and the matter of fragrance,
'i'iii'se ni.-itters have been a, bone of con-
tention since the organization of tlie So-
ciety, ,-iiid the.v seem not to have lost
vitalit.\' at tile last meeting.

1 will first takeup the subject of certifi-
cate of merit, wliich, of course, opens up
the wliolequestion of seedlings. The .So-
ciet,v started out with the right idea em-
bodied in Sec. H Art. II of Hie constitu-
tion, viz.: "To stimulate tlie growing
and introduction of improveil seedlings
and cros.ses by a system of exhibitions
and awarding valuable jn-izes.'" Of
ecairse, tliis allows a wide range, but. in
my opinion, tlie Society lias drifted too
far in tlie dirertion of tlie commercial
as])ec1 of the (|iiestioii: tile idea, seeming
to prevail thatit wasdesiralile and prob-
ably fiossible to guide ])urcha.sers in the
si'lei'tion of new varieties, and l).v the seal
of the Society's afiproval to recommend
to the trade siicli new seedlings as would
be of use and iirofit to grow. \ow. it
must be admitted that Hie efforts of the
.Society in tliis direction liave not been a
brilliant success. The iiit roiliietion of
ne\\' \'arieties to the t rade is a business
iiialtiT .-ind will be regulated entirely by
biisiiK'ss methods regardless of any action
the Society may take. 'I'lie commerical
side of tlie case must bi' dropiied and the
flowers, seedlings and otliers. judged on
their merits solely as shown on the exhi-
bition tables. Then, by suitable reward,

the object of the Society is fully attained ;
that is, the eucouragenieut given to the
growing and introdnction of improved
seedlings, etc. In tlie class of seediiiigs
there sliould lie no competition at all.
.Vll seedlings tliat conformed to the rules
and came up to the reipiisite stainlanl of
excellence should receive a certificate of
inei-it, or whatever the awaril iiiight be.
But in no sense should sucll award be
given or valued in accord.ince witli the
prospective number of routed cuttings it
would sell for the recipient. It should he
strictly a reward of merit and simply
show that tlie skill of the grower was
sufficient to place his flowers on the exhi-
bition table in sucll excellent' shape as to
jia.ss till- test and judgmentof the judges.
The niiiiieroiis suggestions made — that
seedlings slionhl lie tested in man.v locali-
ties liefore introduction — the houses of
the introiluce]- visited by numerous com-
mittees— a test lie made by the experi-
ment stations, etc., are, to my mind, all
out of place and useless, so far as the.y
are intended to point out to the trade
what is desirable to grow and what not.
The Introduction of seedlings will regu-
late itself if let alone, tar better than to
meddle witli it in any way. No one
knows in wliatmanner a variety will l:ie-
liave for him until he tries it. and the
final test in any casemustbe with tlie in-
dividual himself. True, we still have to
meet the fact that many new kinds have
been placed on the market that probably
should not have seen the light of da.v;
but eventuall.v the trade will learn to
trust reliable and well-known seedling
specialists only. The seedling grower
should know the merits of his wares liet-
ter than anyone else, making all allow-
ance for over-appreciation of his own
stock. In that connection, however, it
seems to me, he is more apt to lie h,viier-
critical than the reverse. He will Intro-

BOOKS RECEIVED.

FivOHiLEGiu.M Haklrmense, Harleiu,
Holland.— Part t> of this most interest-
ing publication contains beautiful
colored representations of hyacinth
Charles Dickens, tulips, Rex rubroruni
and La Candeur; narcissus Emperor,
Empress and Sir VVatkin. The fol-
lowing information regarding the
hyacinth Charles Dickens will prove
servieeable: "Besides the single blue
variety, a double blue and a single lilac
hj'acinth are known b.vthe same name —
both are sports from the single blue,
Charles Dickens. The well-known single
purple hyacinth of the samename is from
an entirely different origin, and should
therefore bedesignated by another name.
On the other hand,ai)ale lilac-colored
hyacinth Charles Dickens, not so gener-
ally known, is a sport from thesiugle
blue variety. Finall.v, the double rose-
colored hyacinth Loiieugrin is worthy
of mention — it is a sportfrora the double
blue Charles Dickens.

" The above facts show the unusual in-
clination of the race Charles Dickens hy-
acinth to produce 'sports,' a circum-
stance that in no other hyacinth is met
with in such a. high degree.''

A Florist's Trial Grounds.

The accompanying illustration sliows
the trial grounds, and also gives a fiar-
tial view of the greenhouse establishment
of D. Win. nr.'iinard, Tlioniiisoinilie,
Conn, Mr. iirain.ird Ii;is over ."..(MMI IVet
of glass de\-oted to the growing of decor-
ative plants, and stock for cut flowers.

■Weeiang Russian Mulberry.

duce notliiiig but what he believes to be
up to tlie mark as he grows it. He will
exhibit his seeilling Howers, cultivated in
tlie best manlier, .111(1 endeavor to obtain
all the rewards, certificates, medals, cups,
etc., for them possible. Hewill advertise
and sell his iirodiii'ts for what thev are.
If others fail witli his varieties, as fail
many will, it is not his fault. but a ipiali-
ty; inherent in all carnations and for
whicli the originator can in no way be
held responsible if he is acting in good
faith. W. R. Shelmiiie.

Weeping: Russian Mulberry,

Our illustration shows a specimen of
the Morns tartarica pendnla, the weep-
ing Russian mulberry. It forms a per-
fect umbrella-shaped head, with long,
slender branchesdroopingtothe ground,
parallel to the stem. It is perfectly har-
dy, and is considered one of the prettiest
small weeping trees. We are indebted to
Messrs. Ellwanger & Barry, of Roches-
ter, N. Y.,for the cut herewith produced.

I

April 22, 1899.

The F=lorists' Exchange.

447

BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS.

KiisLK iiifcinliMl inv SiiiiiniiT Itlooniiii^
will have lu'iiiin t(i bi-cak now { we are
speaking nl' tlicise hcrji-lii'.s that liave been
kept (lurniant cluiiii^' the Wintei-) nnil
after beinf; eut well back, the bi-ils shimld
have the suifaee di the soil well li>iiseni il
up, and a heavy nmleliin;; ni' well rntteii
niannie .slninhl be apiilied, Careshinikl
be tak<-ii t<i indiiee y-i-adnal growth, this
can be best aeeuniplislied l)y keejiin/i' the
night tenipei-atine down t" about ~<t> de-
grees anii v<'ntiiating I'reel.v evej-y day.
S.yrin;ie lij^htly every morning', and wdien
wateiiii;; the benches be sure and soak
them deal- llii'onj;h. They will not want
water often until plenty of foliage has
grown; but when they do need it water
stiould be given in sutticient (piantit.v to
wet every portion of the bed.

Ui':i>iiiN<i I'LANTs of all descriptions
should be given more room as needed.
and potting ov transplanting done as i-e-
quired. To allow any of the soft-wtjoded
plants to becomepot>bound would result
in their being in poor shape when the.v
should be at their best. Every available
cutting should be taken at once of coleus,
as any taken later willnotattaiii the size
necessary — only for very late planting.

OuTHoou GAEiuENMN'G Is doue by a
number of florists and can be made a very
profitable line. Where owners of prop-
erty leave the planting of the flower beds
entirely to the florist much tinieand lal)or
can be saved b_\- fonniilating some plan
or design for each individual l)ed or bor-
der. An estimateof the nuniliertU ])lants
wanted can then be closely- made aTid
these can be set aside and at the time of
planting the varieties wanted will not be
found short. Utherwise kinds wanted
get sold out and your best customers
(they who give their orders ahead) have
to take what you have left.

Chuvsanthkmu.ms that were struck
early and which are intended for speci-
mens, should lujt he allowed to become
pot-bound, but must be i^otted along as
required to give the best residts. I^inch
back theshoolsas neci'ssary,'wtnil if stock
Is short for planting in thi.- benches, these
can l)e used :is cuttings ami \\ ill make
good phints for growing to single
flowers.

IM':r.Am:oMr.\is maki' good s.alable
jtlants for Oecoi-ation l»ay when they can
be had 'u Ibjwer. These plants will be in
d-iuch pots by this timi' ami if they ap-
pear to be a little behind, the tempera-
ture of the house could be kept a few de-
grees higher without an.v particular in-
jury to the plants, fjroviding they are
near the glass and are syi-ijigeil legularly
to keep down red spidei-. (Jreen tl.v also
must I)e kept in check by re[)eated fumi-
gation.

Cannab that have got fairl.v started
into growth should mit be Uejit in a too
warm house, as they will haxc a tendency
to get spindling. Keep them rather in a
fnoderately cool house when' thi'reisno
shade on the glass, and when they are
ultimately planted outdoors no check iu
their growth will occur.

LrQuii) MANUUE should not be applied
t(» i\iiy plants that are tol)e used for bed-
ding purposes. f'"(jr those intended to
blof-mi in the pots liquid can be used with
good results, but plants thus stimulated
do poorly wlien planted out and in f;dr-
nesH to your customers it ought not to
be used .

Seedlincs of ANNUALS will be up and
growing by this time, but a sowing of
asters for hite flowering should yet be
made.

PiiI.MULA SINENSIS Intended for next
f'hristmas plants shou d be sown, also
seed of Cineraria liy brida.

Culture of Baby Primrose.

The surest way to i»ropagate the
'' liaby Primrose" is from cuttings, as
the flowers are easily hybridizeil and
seedlings on that account are liable not
to come true to the type, ('uttings,
treated like those of the carnati<jn, will
root in fourteen days. I'ut the young
plants iu yi/j or 3-inch pots, ami disbud
until the plants are quite strong. The.v
can also be planted in open ground, like
violets.

In Septemlier pot into i or i")-inch pots,
<jr jjlant in benches; keei)ing a rnght tem-
perature of 4."» degrees, and a cla.v tem-
jteratureof .">."> degrees; when tlu'y can lie
had in flower from November till May
and beyond. B.y this treatment we have
liiKl plants in .^-inch pots with 50 to GO
sprays for Christmas.

ALUERT KNAI'I'EH.

Friinkford, T'a,

Chlcag:o.

state of Trade.

We have had another week of large
cuts of roses and carnations and low
Ijrices, the result of fifteen days of sun-
shine, and w .-irmer weather. Iin a rough
estimate there have l:)een shipjied inti)
this market, the past week, well on tc> {i
h lit million of roses. The quality of a,
large p.'rcentage has been good. The
streets are full of excellent stock which is
s<dd at almost an.v price.

Carnations are very good ftn- the sea-
son and cheap. lollies are still iu the
dumps and hard to sell at an.v price.
\'iolets fiMjni inside will soon be cn'er;
prices of these are so low that the Howers
are being retailed at .jc. to lOc. jjer
bunch.

Smiia.x is ver,v scarce; most an.vthing
sells at .15:.' or $3 per dozen. lUilbous
stock is sliortening up now.
lieiQoval8.

The large floor on second st(jry, 70
Wabash avenue, has been re-modeled.
Bassett & Washburn and E. (i. Prince
have removed from 88 Wiibash avenue to
the former number, in which also E. H.
Ifnnt has his wholesale flower and florist
supply store.

S. a. Winter, 21 Randolph street, re-
tires from l)usiness the first of May. W.
K. Lynch has rented Winter's space and
w ill branch out more into florists' sup-
plies.

(ieo. Piei)grass remains in his present
quarters on same floor; and A. L.
Vaughan has an office there.

S. !•". Leonard has reuKjved his seed
store friun 1-tH W. I\aml(di)h to more
commotiious iptarters at l;i*.*-14:l W".
Lake street.
Greenlioimt3 Building.

-J. A. lUidlong, at nowmaindlle. luis
the post foundations in for (hi-ee new
houses, each 25 x ^JUO feet, to be planted
to American Beauty.

John Tonner, Galewood, will build tw-o
new houses, 20 x 100 feet, rebuild three
(dd ones ancl erect a fine new dwelling.

.\lhert 1- uchs, Evanston avenue, is
building two new houses.
Anions fJrowers,

Weber Bros., Bowmanville. are
planting out in the benches one-year-old
Beauty cut down to two feet, the object
being to <jbtain fi cut of short-stemmed
tltjwers for Summer. The,v also luive a
bench of dormant Kaiserin for Summer
flowering, the bench to be used in the
Fall for carnations,

;, Stollery Bros, have Argyle carnation
still doing Hnely. They say the whole
cut will avi^rage for the Winter $y.50 per
lot), at the commission stoi'es.

E. (i. Hill, Richmond, Ind., was iu the
city this week.

.fohii liomann, recently discharged by
.lohn .SchoepHe, b8-t Bissell street, is miw
in file custod.v of the jiolici!, for various
misdemeanors, among which is a cluirge
for planning to commit murder.

Ess.

Oceanic, N. J.

The regnhir meeting of the Monmouih
Count.y Horticultural Society was held
April 7. (Jwingtotheinclemeut weather,
there were only 25 members present.
The exhibits were fairly numerous and
good, a spike of Harrisii and a vase of
.\Iarecha! .N'iel roses being especiall.v fine.
A. Herrington, superintemjent for H.
.\IcK. Twombly, Esq., of AJadison, N. J.,
delivered a lecture on "Hard.v ilerbi)-
ceouB Plants," which proved to be some-
thing unusually grand, Thelecture was
illustrated with about 200 colored
plates, and was handled in a masterful
manner, .Mr. Herringt(Ui giving it as his
idea that Summer bedding, so called,
was not to be compared with the her-
baceous garden. He exi)lained thediffer-
ent e|)ecies which could be used so as to
have a succession of l^loom from March
till December. N, B.

Bayonne, N. J.
^rhe greenhousesand proitertv occni)ied
by H. E. W. liarth, on East 24th street,
will be sold at auction on April 27 at
rooms of V. (J. Wolliert, 47 Montgomer.v
street, .li'r.sey Cit.y.

Plant Swindler Foiled.

On Tuesday, .\pril 11, the palm swin-
dler trieil to wtn-k his game on .losepli
H. Cuninngham, l)elawai-e, <). In the
absence of the propi'ietor, his assistant,
.M. Barrett (who na doubt reads the
trade pajiers), thought it better to make
some investigation of the allegefl order
for stock before delivering the goods,
witli the result that he iliscovered the
frainl, thus saving his enii)lo_A-er from
being swimlled. His caution is wortliy
of emulation by others.

Buffalo.

Market News.

ThecutHower trade some ilays is
dull, on others fair. Flowers .■ire amply
Ijlentifnl for all ordinar,y needs, though
no special surplus is noticeable. The ex-
cess of bidbous bloom recently in special
evidence has been geuerall.v redm-ed.

The letail businessconductt'd b,\- Thi'all.
at 488 Main street. recentl.\-. uinh'r the
ownersliip of S. I'., r.i-oadlie.arl, of , lames-
town, is being discontinued. The lixtnres
have been si'iit io .lamcstown, .\. Y.

Oaniel B. Long has removed Ids ollice
and pul)lisiiing business t(i 457 ^\"ashing-
tuu street. Latclistring out to both old
friends iiiul new.

Club Kleetioii and Banquet.

This affidr came off on 'I'hursda.v
evening, IHth inst. Kasting distanced
W'm. Scott in choice for presiih'iit. A
spirited rivalr.v f<-)r the jjosition of vice-
I)resident was shown, resulting in the elec-
tion of Chas. I). Zimmerman. Wni. Legg
was re-ilected secretary, t'. H. Keitsclf,
treasurer; membership and hnam-ial sec-
retar.v, Geo. Schmidt, an emijloye of W.
1". Kasting.

The Executive (Committee is now com-
posed of; AV. A. Adams, ,1. F. Cowell,
Chas. Hewson, Thos. Mansfield an<l Wm.
Scott.

The annual spread at the New (Jrnener
Hotel, under the management of .Vdams,
Kasting and Keitsch, was nicely served
to twenty-five members and friends. The
tables were <lecorated in good taste b.v
cut flowei" <*ontiitHitions, winch included
some tine specimens of Bride and Briiles-
niaid from Chas. T. (iuenther, of Ham-
burg, ami Peter Crowe, (jf I'tica; also
some P.eauty from the former gentleman ;
Pingreeanil ( rn^v niieencai-nations fi-om
W, .\'. Kmhl, with a liberal liuiKdi of the
elegant .Marquis from L. I',. .Marquisee.

President-elect Kasting in graceful,
grateful and encouraging words of ac-
ceptance of the new homers confei*r<Ml on
him, supplemented the same b.v appoint-
ing U'm. Sc(»tt as toastmaster. 'i'lie fol-
lowing toasts were responded to: " Our
Club" by Secretar.v-elect Wm. Legg; "lie-
tail Trade," by S. A. .\nderson; "Our
Pastimes," by Chas. H. Keitsch ; " Defects
in our Recent Easter Trade and Other
items," by H. B. Buddeuborg; Park Com-
missioner H. J. Balsle.v.of Detroit, gave a
good resiiouse to " Utilities in the Trade"
and " The .Man Who Keepsus Warm" was
parodoxically treated in a co(d but inter-
esting manner l>.v Edward L. ('ook.
" Good Tasti'in our Business" was replied
toby Danii'l I'.. Long; "Our Neighbors"
was treateil liberally' fiy Thos. .Manstield,
of Lockport, N. Y.; while And.y Adams
replied to " The Ladies." Pleasiug vocal
selections were given by R. Boettger and
T. Coleman, and .Mr. King gave some
fine zither and vocal music.

In the afternoon W. F. Kasting showed
some of the new carnations in Ills store,
including .Vmi'rica from E, G. Hill,
The .Manpns from Marquisee, Dorothy
Sweet from T. .\. Webb, and U. H. Crane.
These attracted full attention from
quite an attracted contingent of the
craft." Scarcel.y second in interest were
some fine Pingree, Cerise ()ueen and .Tubi-
lee sent by W, N. Rudd. Viui.

Pougfhkeepsie, N. Y.

Tlie monthly meeting of the Dutchess
Count.v Horticultural Society was held
on .\i>ril ,5. Two new members were
elected and two nominated for member-
ship. .\fter a length.v discussion upon
the matter <jt forming a city improve-
ment in connection with theHorticidtural
Society, it was decided that city improve-
ment societli's' aims could be better ad-
vanced b.\- an inde])endent organizati(»n,
unless the Improvement .Societ.v may de-
sire the skilled aid of file gardeners and
florists; and to better secui-e this it is
proposed to offer the honorary member-
ship of the City Improvement Society to
all the members of the Horticultural
Societ.v.

The exhibition scliedule was subndtted
and approved; the v.alue of tlii> prizes
offend is about .fOOO. The exhibition
will be held .November 8, '.) and lo, l8'Jit.
.\ .'|!25 silver cup is offered fen- best collec-
tion of carnations; #10 and .1f5 for cor-
sage bouquet of violets, the exhibitor to
be allowed the greatest latitude in man-
ner of .urangementand exhibiting. There
is also ,-1 .if25 cup offered for Sfi chrysan-
themum blooms. These classes are open
to all.

William Scott, of Tarrytown, N. Y.,
read a very interesting paper on " I'^ern
Culture," giving his method of propaga-
tion ;ind cultivation, A vote of thanks
was accorded the essayist. G.

Montreal.

Clnb Notes.

The regular meeting of the Club,
10th inst,, was well attended and the
proceedings full of interest. The com-
mittee having the chrysanthemum show
in charge reported in favor of holding a
two days' private show in the Fall ; ad-
mission will be by invitation only. No
prizes will be awarded ; but if, after meet-
ing all expenses, there should lie any funds
available they will be used to recoup
the exhibitors for any expenses incurred.
Joe Bennett had on exhibition a new
seedling carnation, a cioss between Scott
and Jubilee. He describes the plant as
of a very vigorous habit. The Ilower
was periect in every way — color deep
pink, stem very stiff, strong odor, calyx
perfect, ver.v double and in size, by actual
measurement over the centre, 0 inches.
Mr. Bennett had also a (to him) new lily
that came from Japan, with the lougi-
llorums, and was distributed by Messrs.
Ewing & Co,, of this city. In habit it is
almost a counterpart of L.candidum, its
height not over two feet, very easily
forced (bulbs potted December 5 were
in flower for Easter), and flowers equal
to the finest longiflorums. The plant on
exhibition was first potted in a 2V^ inch
pot; it is now in a six and has three stems
and eleven flowers.

A combined thermometer and barome-
ter and a pair of sleeve links were pre-
sented respectively to Messrs. McKenna
and Edd.v, being prizes won at last
euchre competition. Refreshments pro-
vided by the executive and a vocal con-
cert after 10 P.M. will be the features
of the next of the series. These compe-
titions have increased the attendance
200 t o300 per cent. B.

Ottawa.

Winter Lingers in Spring's Lap.

The snow has left us, but has been
so slow in dis;ippearing that we ai'c two
weeks behind last year in (uitsiile i)repa-
rations: ncd rvvii having our sweet i»eas

sown yet. Business has been g 1 since

Easter. Rosesin ]iots have sold on sight
as fast as the.v flowered. In cut Howers
the demand for violets has been very
brisk and supply fair; price $1.

Roses are very good and lilentiful, sell-
ing at .|;1.50; carnations at r,Oc., but
suiijily is linnted. Daffodils still hang
on, and not man.v go to waste.

Spring stock is looking good and there
is ever.v prospect of a good sale. Pausies
planted in the Fall and covered with a
little dry straw, then soil, have opened
up in fine ccmdition, being ready to burst
into flower, in spite of the severe Winter.

The horticultural committee of the
CanadaCentral Fair lias settled on its
I)rize list for next Fall, added new classes
and increased the premiums. There is a
good prospect of a new horticultural
building being erected this Summer. We
expect to get up a display that will ap-
pear creditable in the eyes of our lirother
florists of the C. H. S., when they come
here to the annual convention in Septem-
ber.—E.

Toronto.

Tratle Improves,

Business has improved the past
week, the ('iinadian Horse Show jind a
few social events creating a little better
demand for cut Howers and plants. The
snppl.v is still greater than is needed and
seconil-cl.iss stock is going at almost an.y
price offered. I'.ulbcjus Howers are still
very much overdone.

Dunlop is showing some very fine roses
and carnations; his new rose. Lady Doro-
thea, being much called lor. Tid.v is
sliowiug good roses, mostly from Harry
Dale s; also some very fine carnations,
among the latter Miller & Sons' new one.
Lady Minto, is in great request. It is a
veivv good fancy, and from the quantit.y
coming in must be prolific.

St. Lawrence market on Saturda.y was
again quite Spring-like. A great deal of
stock was disposed of, but prices were
generally low. T. M.

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Xlie Goodl Strong; Kind,

OOo. r»©x* lOO llos

BAl.EH WEIGH .500 I.BM.

H. A. STOOTBOFT & Co., 154-156 W. 27tb St., N. T, Cltj

448

Thb Florists' Exchkngb.

New York.

Market News.

With the exception of a slight spurt
Wednesday, the cut flower trade lias been
somewhat slow this weelj. Roses are
very plentiful and to clear out some very
low prices have been taken, Bride and
Bridesmaid, of fairly good quality, hav-
ing been sold at :f7.50 a 1,000, in some
instances. Witli the increased number of
,Tacq. coming in, Meteor has received the
cold shoulder and finds but few buyers
at from $2 to .f.". per 100. Jacq. bring
from f-l to $0 per 100. Fancy American
Beauty have not averaged over fl.T per
100, though a few of the very finest have
realized $3 per dozen. Hybrids are com-
ing in in limited quantities, and among
them much short-stemmed stock which
only brings about the same prices as
are quoted for the teas. Fancy Brunner
and La France goatfrom 11.50 to ^2.50
per dozen.

With the large supply and low prices
of roses man.v of the street peddlers cling
to them, much to the disadvantage of
carnations and violets. The latter though
are favorites with a few of the Greeks,
evidenced by the fact that one (ireek
takes daily "from one dealer 20,000, for
which he pays .1:30.00.

The belated crops of liUes are standing
round and the dealer thinks he has made
a satisfactory sale when he gets .f 3 per
100 tor them, ('alias are also numerous
and sell at about tlie same figure. Tu-
lips are still plentiful, and from $1 to $:-i
per 100 is what they bring. Romans, <jf
the best, bring .11, while the shorter
stock realizes 50c. Narcissus Friuceps,
of line quality, can be bought at from
75c. to$l per 100.

The plant stands in Clinton Street Mar-
ket are giving the owners thereof much
satisfaction this season even if prices on
some classes of plantsdo rule rather low.

The auction rooms continue to draw
crowds and much stock, both hardy and
tender, is disposed of.

Cleary & Co. will offer for sale a large
importation of orchids from Sander &
Co., England, also specimen palms, on
Friday next. Among the orchids is a fine
collection of Cattleya labiata.

The American Society of Landscape
Architects has been organized in New
York. The olBcers are; President, T. C.
Olmstead, Boston, Mass.; vice-president,
.Samuel Parsons, New York; secretary,
Daniel \V. Langton, treasurer, C. W.
Laurie, both of New York.

H. A. Siebrecht was elected alderman
in his ward, at the first city election of
New Rochelle, N. Y., this week.

J. H. Small & Sons h<ive on exliibition
a bunch of the new carnation Genevieve
I.,ord, which attracts much attention by
its beautiful pink color and long, stout
stems.

P. Fr McKinney, who has been 8(jme
time with the Bridgeman Co., is no longer
with that firm.

The Bridgeman Company, 1294 Broad-
way, has made an assignment to Walter
F. Sheridan.

James Dean h<as disposed of his prop-
erty at Babylon, L. I., but will reside
theVe until the close of the Summer.

.S. Jacobs & Sons are doing a very brisk
business in greenhouse building materials.
Among their recent orders were tlie ma-
terials for three new houses of A. Rotliaar
& Sons, .and three houses tor J. McMullen,
both in Brooklyn.

Washington.

A Good Lily.

At the White House conservatories
a goodly proportion, of tb(^ lilies now in
bloom consist of the variet.v known as
"Takesima" or the black-stemmed longi-
floruni. Mr. l*fister is highly pleased
with this form, and thinks it would be a
desirable thing to grow instead of longi-
fiorum. It seems tree from disease. The
petals are broader anrl of a firmer snl)-
stance, lasting Icjiiger tli.'iu the others.
Mr. PUster is inclined to think tliat
"Takesima" is a hybrid between lirowni
and longifiorum.

H. Weber & Sons, ot Oakland, Md.,
had on exhibition at the store of J. H.
Small & .Sons a vase ot their carnation
Miss Genevieve Lord (See<lhng No. ;iw).
This variety seems satisfactory in every
way so far as the Uowers go. The stems
were in each cnse over two feet in length,
strong and upright. The color is pink

deepening toward the base of the petals.
J. H. Small, Jr., in speaking of it says
that it surpasses any other pink lie has
yet seen.

G. W. O.

Philadelpliia.

Market News.

There is no change to report in the
general condition of the cut flower mar-
ket here, an over-supply of almost every-
thing being still apparent. Hoses- are
very plentiful, and to make matters
worse the retail stores are unusuall.v
quiet for this time of .vear. The cut
flower market is glutted now with be-
lated lihes thatcould not be gotten in for
Easter; tliese are being offered at ^3 per
100 and find few takers. A few carua-
tionsare being sold at ipi.50 per 100, but
this price is ilifiicult to get. It is also
just now r.itlii'r hard to sell these Howers
to the street men, as roses are so plenti-
ful.

.Sweet peas are becoming very abundant
and are seUing fairl.v well; f 1.50 per 100
is the highest price.

Pennsylvania Horticultural Soeiet.v.

The meeting on Tuesday last was
fairly well attended. Dr. Persifor Frazer
delivered a lecture on .Soils, which proved
very interesting.

The Michell prizes for h.yacintlis were
awarded: First prize to Josepli Mc-
Gregor; second to John McCleary; for
pelargoniums, first to Wm. Robertson.
This exhibitor also staged a collection of
hothouse vegetables comprising beans,
lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers. AV. A.
Manda exiiibited 2S varieties ot deudro-
biums, cut tlowers, and was awarded a
certificate; lie also received a certificate
for Cattleya intermedia alba and one for
a collection of l-t varieties of cattleyas
(natural hybrids).

Henry T. Clinkaberry received a eertifl-
ate for his new American hybrid orchid,
LieUo-Cattleya Santiago. A silver medal
was awarded to Geo.MeWilliam, Wiiitius-
ville, Mass., tor his new hybrid cymbi-
dium.

A meeting ot the Germantown Horti-
cultural Society was held lastweek, when
there was a fine displa.v of cut blooms of
ro.ses and carnations, also ferns and
acacia. Albert Woltemate. Charles Knapp,
Charles Mitchell, Matthew Bracken and
Henr.y Diehl were appointed a committee
on horticultural show, to be held in No-
vemer. It was decided to tender the net
proceeds of the show to the Germantown
Hospital.

Mr. Bayersdorfer will sail for Europe
to-day (Saturday) per .S. S. Aller for an
extended trip.

David Rust.

St. Louis.

ftlarket News.

The latter part of last week ro.ses
came pouring into the wholesale hou.ses
in great quantities and prices in conse-
quence dropped; .$20 to .f30 per thou-
sand was the figure some stock sold at.
Carnations have also suffered; they are
posted up at retail at 10c. to 20c. per
dozen in some of the downtown stores.

Lilies are also over-plentiful. Violets
are rather scarce and clean up pretty
well. Bulbous stock Is neari,y over,
and now not ot extra good quality. Re-
tail trade is onl.y fair; notliing of any
consequence going on.

Notes.

A. J. Bauer, formerly a wholesale
florist, died Satimiay, April 15, ot pneu-
monia, after a short illness.

J. Koenig, Sr., we iire sorry to say, is
having a very serious spell of siclvuess.

Club Meeting.

The regular meeting of the Florists'
Club was held on the 13th. \ good at-
tendance was present. It was rose day
and a very flne display was made. Maid
of Honor was the onl.y novelty shown.
G. Kellogg, of Pleasant Hill, Mo., niaile
an elegant showing of Beauty, Bride.
Bridesniaiil and Perle. A'ases of Bride
and Perle were exhibited by .\nimernian,
of Edwardsville, 111., Max "Herzog, F. .1.
Fillmore and otliers — till first-class in
ever3' respect.

.Vs regards Maid ot Honor, the commit-
tee appointed to judge the flowers re-
ported the color darker thfin that ot
Bridesmaid, but rather (luestioned the
former's superiority over that variety. A
shipment ot Lady llorothea arrived troni
Toronto Saturday ; the blooms were in-
tended to be shown at the meeting
Thursday, but their condition tlien pre-
venteil any ide.i of the real worth ot the
variety being judg(!d. The fiower is vei'y
fragrant.

Mr. Hodgeman, representing the
World's Fair.'.Committee, addressed the
meeting pertaining to subscri|jtions. The
florists were asked to take stock in the
euterjirise. much or little, as they could
afford, and they were assured that not
over 10 per cent, would be called for in
case the Fair did not go through, as there
are other contingencies to be looked after.
Mr. Hodgeman also authorized tlie Club
to offer (for a gentleman he dechued to
name) .1300 in three prizes of .1100 each
to the parties who would embelhsh, by
planting trees, shrubs, flowers, etc., the
right ot way on the surburban railway
which runs through an alley, and has re-
sidences backing up against it; the Club
to be the judges. A committee consisting
of Frank Ellis, J. W. Kunz, R. F. Tesson,
E. Schra.v, J. J. Beneke and ,Tohn F.
Windt was appointed by tlie chair to at-
tend to both these matters.

J. Koenig e.\hibited a Spiriea japonica
called Superba. which is certainly a great
impi'ovement on anything we have ever
seen. It came from Spei'lnian & Son.
The plant had 2-1 large sjuays of bloom,
that stood up well above the foliage,
wliich was good. It was grown in a 5-
incli pot.

Wm. Winter, ot Kirkwood, was elected
a member. C. 0. S.

Pittsburg:.

Market News,

Trade conditions tlie past week
were fair, ami althougli stock in general
is very abund.'tiit ju-irfs remain I'ather
firm. Roses areconiing in t<tn iiii'iitifully
just now, and prices have dropped a lit-
tle. Carnations rema.'nfirm at $1.50 per
100 up. Violets arestill in good demand,
tlie best bringing .11.25 per 100. Harrisii
lilies fluctuate in price considerably; the
demand is very light.

The weather is still holding back the
plant business. Last Sunday we had
snow flurries throughout the morning,
with the thiTiiiniiiiter at fi-erzing point;
but the i).ast fi'w days conditions have
changed, .Spring-like weather again pre-
vailing.

Club Notes.

The montlily meeting of the Florists'
Club held last week in the store room of
the Pittsburg Cut Flower Co. was well

attended. H. H. Negley, who spent sev-
eral months in the South for the benefit
of his health, gave a most interesting
talk, furnishing a splendid description of
liiltmore, at Asheville, N. C. The con-
servatories are stocked principally with
palms, the flnestin the country. The forc-
ing of lettuce, tomatoes and other vege-
tables under glass is carried on quite ex-
tensively, the products being sent to the
hotels in Asheville.

.\fter the meeting the Ijowlers who are
trying to get into trim for the contest
this Summer, spent until midnight at the
aiie.ys.

\'isitors in town during the week were
W. J. Boas, of Philadelphia; W. F. Kast-
ing, Buffalo, and A. T. Boddington, New
York. E. C. Reineman.

Cincinnati.

The Market.

This market, like that of all other
centers, was very much overstocked dur-
ing the past week; not so much on
account ot the quantity ot stock as the
slow business in the retail trade. I trust,
however, the worst is over, although we
have plenty of carnations and roses to
fill all orders.

The weather remains cool and all vege-
tation is backward.

The rooted cutting trade, so far as car-
nations is concerned, has been very good.
This part of the business certainly looks
healtliy.

Our visitors during the week were D.
Honaker, Atlanta, Ga.; Albert Knopf,
Columbus, O., Miss May Lodder, Hamil-
ton, O., and brother, who was buying
pipe and lumber for the erection of two
125-foot greenhouses. .S. S. Skidelsky
was also iu tlie city.
Building.

R. Witterstaetter will build again
this Summer, and Wm. Murphy will put
up a house <)r two. It matters little how
business is, you will always find a florist
building.

George ,S. Bartlett reports his bone
flour business increasing; up to this time
it is much ahead of last year.

W. K. Partridge, of Locklaud, O., re-
ports a splendid business in all lines. Tliis
gentleman has the Frank Pentland place.
E. G. GlLLETT.

AUCTION SALE

ow

FLORISTS' CATTLEYAS

FRIDAY NEXT, APRIL 28

A GRAND IMPORTATION OF

1000 Cattleya Labiata

Just received direct from the South, in the finest possible condition, with fresh green
foliage and dormant eyes. This Cattleya is MOST USEFUL FOR CUTTING,
EASY TO GROW. VERY FREE FLOWERING.

The above will be offered, together with a number of showy and useful Orchids,
and the trade should not miss this opportunity of securing a stock of useful Orchids
for cutting and decorative work. The above is the property of

F. SANDER & CO., ST. ALBANS, ENGLAND,

The well-known IJIPORTEKS AND GROWERS, and will be sold promptly

At 12 o'clock on Friday, April 28th,

SEND FOR CATALOGUE.-»H

CLEARY ti CO., Auctioneers,
60 Vesey Street, NEW YORK.

Mention the Florlets' Bxchange when wiitlcff.

April 22. 1890.

The F==lorists' Exchf^nge,

449

Grand Rapids.

Frtjst is now out of tin* jj;r(juud, and if
till' nif^hts will omI.v settle ilown warm,
carnations can .\('t be pl;intecl as early as
Ma.v 1 — ttie usual i)laiitii!;;-out time here.
Strong sunsliine lias lirouslit flowers out
rafiidlv. ('arnatioiis are iilentiful, except
white. Koses are also in excess of de-
mand. All have plenty of lilies. P.ulb
stock is about over, except potted h.va-
cinths. whicli are being peddled round
the streets on pusli carts and wagons.
I'rices remain as last quoted.
News Notes.

Frank Toennesmann, formerly with
Crabb & Hunter, has gone to work for
the Grand liapids Floral Co.. his place
now beinji; filled b.v Jacob liaiining from
Henry Smith.

Fli Cross, for six years foreman for
Crabb & Hunter, will hereafter be located
at IDS .\sliland avenue, this city. He
will ^row vi(dots, and will be succeeded
bv U. B. I'ohlmann.

G. F. C.

Boston.

The Market.

There has been very little change in
the condition of this market the past
week. Stock is coming in a little faster,
if anything, though the demand has not
increased, iimseciuently there is a surplus
of some kinds. Koses tire good in qualit.v,
but only a limited few specialsfetch mudi
of any price. ICxtra Beauty bring .|:i a
dozen, though $2 is a good average price
for good qualitv. Bride and Bridesmaid
of the fine grade make 1^1. .50, but $1 a
dozen is the highest figure a great many
very fine roses bring, with cheap ones
running from fi* and $3 upwards.

The supply of very fine carnations is
not too plentiful: all of this class bring-
good prices and are moving quickly.
Poorer grades are plentiful, and though
man.v are sold at fair prices, it is rather
difficult to disposeof all that are received,
evt^n at low prices. Select flowers make
.fa a 100: but |1 and |1.50 are better
averages.
A Visit to Rochdale.

A compan.v composed o'! members
of the Committee on Gardens of tlie Mas-
sachusetts Horticultural Society and a
few friends visited I-'rederick A. Blake's
greenhouHes, at Koclidale, Mass., on
Tuesda.v last. The party comprised Pat-
rick N'orton, chairman of the committee:
Jos. H. Woodford, W. W. Lunt, W. H.
Heustis, H. W. Wilson, Mr. Alcott of the
" Boston Globe," and tlie writer. They
were joineil at Worcester b.v Mr. O. B.
Hadwen. president of the Worcester
Count.v Horticultural Societ.v, (jeorge
McWilliani. gardener to Mr. G. Marston
Whitin, of Whitinsville, Mass., and Jlr.
Lange, of WorccstiT. .\fter dinner the
part.v insiiecti'd the greenhouses. Bon
Ton here is grown in tiiree houses con-
taining over 2,000 plants, and everyone
in perfect health. The habit and growth
of this tine variet.v, as is known to man.y,
is ver.v strong and rugged. No tying of
any kind is iieccHsary and the absence of
stakes, etc., iidds much to tlie appear-
ance of the houses. The plants are of
great size, lii'ing jilaccd 10 x 12 inches
iipart. The\;irii't.v is a very free bloomer,
and theunifoiniity of tlie flower through-
out is very iHjf icealile. In addition to
Bon Ton othercarnations grown here in-
clude Dana, Freedom, McGowan (by
which Charles Cooper, the gardener,
swears), and a few others. Some nice
pelargtmiiims were noticed on a side
bench, as also some Primula obconica.
Tfie ajj^ejirtince of the place wiis ver.v
neat and tasty, and reHects much credit
on Mr. lilake and his assistants. .V plea.s-
aut afternoon was spent. F. J. N.

Kate. 10 cenm per line (S words), each In.
lertloD. Caah witb urder. This rate applleB only
to BituatioD wanted advertlaements and wiien set
solid, without display. When letters are addressed in
ourcareadd lOcts. to cover expense of forwardinB,

POSITION wanted as worfctng foreman by married
■*■ m*n, experieuced grower of roses, carnations,
'muras and beddtnj: plants. Jac, Ilauek, 191 Essex
St.. Brooklyn. N. V.

TXTANTEI). pOBiilon In larpeseed house, wholesale
*' department or offlue preferred, by married
man. :i;i years old. with 10 years' experience in seed
business. Address Will Emerson, Waterloo, Neb.

tiriLIATlON wanted as Sonst and gardener on
*^ commercial or private place; well up In roses
and carnatlonB. Ilfu-tlme experien- e; geinjan. age
;iO, best refereiiceM given, fc?., 827 Drookiyn Street.
Philadelphia. Pa.

POSITION wanted as foreman on large plant
^ where roses are made a specialty, by man seven
years In present place, American, married, no
famllr, understands bis business. Address 23
Fourth Ave., Nyack, N, V,

Mention the Florists' ExchaDge when wrltlns.

SITUIIIONS WINTED.

GARDENER, florist, 84, single, competent In
greenhouse or outdoors, cut flowers, pot
plants, vegetables, wants steady Doeltion, private
or commercial. References. J. O., care Mrs.
Bollmauu 24 Hose »t.. N. V.

SITUATION wanted, greenhouse man wants posi-
tion, yjalitled grower ot stove and grpenhouse
plants, grapes and peaches, conversant with differ-
ent systems of steam and hot water and building
construction, single. Address Percy P. Houghton,
Eilerslie. Rhineciiff, N. V.

SITUATION wanted, by a flrst-class American:
U years' exptrieuce Krnwing roses, carnations,
violets, 'mums, general greenhouse plants, vege-
tables under glass and nutdoore, good maker-up
and decorator; strictly temperance, flrst-class
references, married, no family, age 27. Harry L
Rowe. 13 East Concord St.. Dover. N. H.

SITUATION WANTED,

By young uian, aged 30, married, good
rose grower and tinderstaiids the care of
general commercial greenhouse stock,
first-ola§s reference. Address

P. O. 150X G6, ARLINGTON, R. I.

SITUATION lYANTED

As working foreman, have 20 years* ex-
perience in some of the largest places In
the country as rose and carnation grower ;
best of references.

B., care Florists' Exchange.

SITUATION 1BVANTED

As foreman or manager on nursery; 20
years' experience with some of the largest
firms In the U. S.; strictly temperate and
the best of references as to character
and ability. Address

D., care Florists' Exchange.

HELP WmTED

Rate 91 per inch. No adv. less than 50c.

'WANTED.

An energetic man in each of the large cities.
Good compensation to the right party. Ad-
drees, with full particulars and references,

National Florists' Board of Trade,

271 Broadway, New York City.

lYANTEO.

A florist and gardener, one who Is honest, si ber
and willing tri work, must understand ttie general
growing ol feriiB, palms, cariailonc. roses, etc.. on
a retail cummerclal place, and be able to make up
designs It necessary, no othtr need apply; state
wages, experience and whether single or married.
AddresH, with references,

A, care of Florists' Exchange.

1!V ANTED

At once, a man who understands growing of
chrj sanihemumsand bedding plants. Answer
at once in person,

GEO. I. LAIRD,
3014 Fulton St., B'klyu, N. Y.

lYANTEIi.

A married man who thoroughly understands
the growing of carnations, smtlax, etc., to take
charge of a commercial place. Must be capa-
ble, sober and ioduslrious.

GEO. E. BRADSHAW.

117 West 30th St., N. Y.

WANTED.

Young man as assistant for greenhouf e and
outside work. German preferred. $15.00 and
board. .

HENRY EICHHOLZ,

Waynesboro, Pa.

liVANTED.

Man witb some experience to work in rose
houses. Must have good reference.
J. M. GASSER,
101 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, Ohio.

Mention the Plorlsta' Exchange when writing.

HELP WINTED.

WANTED.

A young man, single, who understands the
growing of bedding plants, etc. ; must have
references ; state wages expected.

GHO. GRA^tX, Florist,

l,arc1ixuont, ?(. V.

WANTED.

A young man as assistant in general green-
hiiuse work ; must be willing to do ail kinds
of work, having had some experience and
understanding the work.

F*. B. ]»IIK«L,S, Seedsmen,

Rose Hill, P(. V.

GLADIOLI WANTED

. 26,000 to 50,000

Fine uamed varietios, 1000 each, mostly
light colors,- State varieties, size and
prices. Address

K, care Florists' £xctiaiiKe.

^VANTED TO RENT.

About 10,000 leet of gluss suitable for carna-
tions and violels, 1 or 2 acres of land, within
SOmilesof N. i'., near U.K. Address

C, care FloriHta* Exchange.

WANTED TO RENT

With privilege of buying, about 16,0()U feet of
glass with small dwelling-house and about ^
acres of land, near N. Y. and near R. K. Station.
Apply or address

USSING'S G. H. PROPERTY EXCHANGE,

117 \V. 30th St.. N. Y.

MISGELLINEOUS.

FOR SALE.

99 4-inch boiler tubes, 17 feet long, weighing
96 Ibe. each and nearly new, flrst-claes stock.
L. BACHARACH,

Rondont, N. Y.

Eiiiler Boil

Anyone using Exeter Hoilers can purohaee
fiom us Ht very low price each, one hundred
and twenty second-haiul sections in perfect
Ol (ler,

American Rose Co., Washington, D.G.

FOR SAI.E.

*^0.000 Scott, rooted cullinuH, at $.3.00
per lUOU.

Two Exeter boilers, '2i Bectlona each ; One Furman
boller.No. tj ; One Furman boiler. No. 9; Three liol-
ton hot water boilers. 25u0 ft, radiation each; IL'.OUO
ft. 1'4 inch pipe; Valves and flltlnpB; 25,t00 flower
pots, i"4 Incli ; One HIcbniond sod cutter; Six band
cultlvaturs; Two Planet .Ir, seed Buwere ; One twu-
horfe Kngllsb chain harrow; "CO 3xil siisb Kla?''d with
(ix8, 8xiu, 10x12 glasB; Ifi houses glazed with 8x10,
10x12. 12x14 glass, In all about 40.0UO ft. of glass.

Will sell In parts to suit purchasers, cheap.

E. J. VAN REYPER, Belleville, N. J.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

FOR SALE.

Ten greenhouses, new. 17.C0O eqtiare feet of double
thick glass, ll.OOUfeet of which are devoted to high-
grade carnations and 6.1KX) feet to violets, equaling the
best that come to New York market; abundant water
supply ; 17 acres of excellent land une residence; out-
houses; healthy locality; short distance from New
York City. Address

BONA FIDE, care Florists' Exchange.

FOR SALE CHEAP.

A well established florist business, with 5000
square feet of glass, well stocked with planip,
etc.; situated in the center of a city, with a
population ol 35,(10U and only 35 miles from Chi-
cago. For full particulars and price, address

"^V, "^Vtt care Florlstft' Exchange.

FOR RENT.

Ten grcenhdUBt s Ui^ W tquare feet glass
growing carnations and violets for city trade,
big Btiick on hand of bedding plants for local
trade ; good Summer trade, s»-veral hotels near,
houses in good condition, abundonce of water,
two or more acres of liuu!, poi-seesion any time,
30 minutes from New York on the Sound. For
particulars, addrefs

E.. care Florists* Exchange.

FOR SALE CHEAP.

Must be fold at once to settle an estate.
Seven greenhouses, 22x150 ft. and two violet
houses, 8x160 ft.; all in good repnir and well
stocked; situated at Corfu, N. Y., located 25
miles east of Bulfaloon main liDe N.Y. Central.
The above plant has IH acres land and 30>000
ft. of glass. Address

D. DIMOCK, Hoard of Trade,

CORFU, N. Y,

FOR RENT.

Four Greenhouses, 7000 square ft et of glass,
in Oxford, Pa., on Baltimore Central U. H., l9
miles from Philadelphia. Stocked with carna-
tions and heated with hot water. Good home
trade. Kent very low. Address

I. R. DICKEY, Oxford, Fa.

FOR SALB.

six Grcenbouses, 4,(iC0 feet of glass,
excellent waierand heating equipment; houee
and barn, all in good condition, welt stocked,
and located for flrst-clMSS retail trade. Reason
tor selling, illness in family. Address

C, P. ^VOODRITFF,

Post Express Bldg, Rochester, N. Y.

FOR SALE

A rare opportunity for a small investment to
realize a large profit in a thoroughly equipped
greenhouse plant in full productnenets. to-
gether witb 7iVo acres, Al land and dwelling
house, stables, etc. ; one hour from N. Y. City.
Purchasers* own terras. For full particulars
Address H. H. FRAl^iCIS,

P. O. Box 24, Madison, N. J.
Reference : J. I. RAYNOB,W.28th St., N.Y. City.

AUCTION SALE.

The property now occupied by Herman R.
W. Bailh, situated on E. 24th St., near Ave. E,
Bayonne City, N. J., will be sold at auction
Thursday afternoon, April 27th, at 2 o'clock,
at F. G. Wolbert's Real Estate Salesroom, No.
47 Montgomery St., Jersey City, N. J.

Property is 100 ft. by 145 ft., on which are the
following buildings: One two story dwelling
house and stable ; four full-span wooden green-
houses, each 10 ft. by SO ft., connected to pot-
ting shed. 15 ft. by 40 ft. ; one iron greenhouee,
12 ft. by 110 ft., and one iron greenhouse, 20 ft.
by 80 ft., built by Weatbered's Sons.

All heated by hot water witb one No. 17
Corrugated and one No. 4 Conical Hitcbings
Boilers, and one Weathered No. 6 Improved
Double Dome Boiler.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

Rates ifiil per inoh. No adv. less than 50c.

I 17 W. 30th St., Tki.epbone 1616 38th.

WITH E. O. BKADSHAW.

SELL, RENT OR EXCHANGE AT ALL TIMES

SHARES FOR SALE.

To anyone desirous of making a sound and
paying investment, advertiser ( ffers a limited
number of shares of stock in the A. T. De La
Mare Ptg. and Pub. Co. Ltd., proprietors of
the Florists' Exchange. For full particulars
address

PLANTS, care of Florists' Exchange.

Mention the Florists* Exchang-e when writing. | Mention the FlorlsU* EJxchan«o when writing.

FOR SAI.E.

AT A BIG BARGAIN. My entire stock
of Palms, Ferns and Decorative Plants, witb
a well established wholesale business.

Stock consists in part of 25.000 Latanlas,
in 3. 4 and 6 inch pots, 10,000 Arecas, in 3, 4,
5 and 6 inch pots, 4000 Kentias. in 4. 5, and 6
inch pots, 10,000 to 12,000 of other varle-
ties of Palms, 8000 to 10,000 Ferns and
Selagloellas.

Six houses, 135 feet long, heated by steam
good boiler, sheds and plenty of water.

Will sell stock and houses and lease portion
of ground, or will sell farm of 6(1 acres, 35 acres
well planted in fruit. Good dwelling of 11
rooms. Reasons for selling— age, poor heallh
and a desire to rest. For further information
and special low prices on large orders, address

ygv, J. IIES8HR*

Plattsmontli, Neb.

450

The Florists* Exchange.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Good strong, bealthy stock of the following

well-known

varieties :

Mme. F. Bergmann

Rose Owen

Ivory

Eugene Datlledouze

Tbe Queen

Mrs. Jerome Jones

Wm. H. Lincoln

Col. W. B.Smith

Etofle de Lyon

Mrs. J. G. Whllldln

Mlas Minnie Wanamaker

V. H. Hallock

Golden Wedding

Maud Dean

NIveue

CulllDgfordll

Minerva

Bessie Burton

Liberty

Modesto

BonnaflToD

Mrs. Murdock

Mrs. J. J. GleBBDcr

J. G. Woodford

Belle of Castlcweod

From 2H In- Pots, $2 00

>er too ; per 1000. $15.00.

2H Inch pots, la.oo per 100.
NYMPH )F A **i*'^***'r'^ GiGANTBA, strong roots

R. VINCENT JR. & SON, Whits Marsh, Md.

Mention the FIorlstB' Exchanee when writing.

HlT?n!nTTI!n!nTnTn!!II?TIMI!TIII!n!tI?!IITIITTIIIM!nT!IITI!T?IT?iH

Our collection of Noveltiee for ''99 is

very complete, including Indepen- 3

dence, the earliest white; Mrs. Fred. ^

L. Button, the early white from Call- 3

fornia and Yellow Ivory, as well as all 3

others. Also a full line of standard 3

varieties. 3

For descriptions see our catalogue; 3

free on application. 3

g NATHAN SMITH & SON, |

i ADRIAN, MICH. |

=aimiiimiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimniiiiiiiiimmimmiiurF

Mention the Plorlsta' Exchange when writing

Unequaled If rnnrUnQ Vigorous

Varieties ILDDlIiIIu Stoclt. ...

100 1000

Best niammoths. Krone pot plants. ...13.00 $25.00

" •• rooted cuttings 1.25 lO.UU

Older " '• 1.00 8.00

" strong pot plants 2.50 20.00

GERANIUMS

BtroDg pot plants, $3.00 per 100; $35.00 per
1000.

MISCELLANEOUS.

100 1000

Ageratum, blue and wbite....tl UO $8 00
" PrlDcess Pauline.. . 1 6U

CoIeaB, all leadinir sorts 1 UD 8 Oil

FacllBlas, double and siUKle... 2 00 Li 00

Heliotrope, hvht and dark.... 125 10 00

impatleiis Sultaul 3 00

Moon vines, true 2 00 15 00

Salvias, Splendens and Bedman 1 25 10 00

S;ffi..ciTiiiiiTiEPin5Sr

For varieties and prices, see issue of Jan. 38.
SBND FOR PRICE LIST.

WOOD BROS., Fishkill, N.Y.

Meotlon the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing.

ALL SOLD!

Our Geraniums are all sold for this season
except a few tbousand.

Skeleton, Rose, Happy ThouKlit
Geranium Cuttings, from soil, $2.00 per
100 ; avi in. pots, $3.00 per 100.

Colens, by the 1000, 10.000 or 60,000, ready
at ail times, C. Verschatfeltii and Golden
Queen at $6.00 per 1000; Coleus In variety,
$5.00 per 1(100; Velschaffeltii and Queen, in
2 in. pots, $16.00 per 1000.

marKaerlte, Double Golden, rooted cut-
tings, $2 00 per lUO ; 2 in. pots, ^i.SO per 100.

Giant Alyssutu, 2V:j in. pots, $3.00 per
100 ; rooted cuttings, $1.00 per 100.

AKeratum, blue and white, 60 cts. per 100 ;
$5.00 per moo ; 2 in. pots, $2,00 per 100.

Pucbslas, standard sorts. $1.50 per 100;
$12,011 per IIKJO; 3^ In. pots, $.3.00 per 100.

Petunias, 2 in, pots, $3.00 per 100.

Stevla, comp. var., $1.50 per 100.

Heliotrope, 6 varieties, $1.00 per 100;
$9.00 per lOOU.

Vlncas, var., cuttings, $1 25 per 100; 2 In.
pots, $2,00 per 100; 4 in. stock, fine, $6.00 per
100; $.50.00 per 1000.

The above are rooted cuttings except where
noted. ^^Cash must accompany ail orders.

J.E.FELTHOUSEN,Schenectaily,N.Y.

Mention tb« Florists' Bxohang* whso wrltinc.

Jersey City's Plant Growers.

Johu Nicol, whose greenhouses are
located at No. 55 Oak street, is an en-
thusiast on geraniums, and ne the sea-
eon is drawing near when this useful
bedding plant comes to the front, a list
of the varieties that have been Ifairlj'
tested and found to be improvements
over old kinds will no doubt be of
interest. The stock of plants grown
is very large.'and all are in a good, clean
robust condition, and the varieties now
in cultivation here represent about the
best geraniums to be had for general
purposes. Among these is Coratesse de
Castris, of rather dw.arf habit. The foli-
age has the zone very distinctly marked.
The flowers are borne in profusion, are
of apleasingpinkcolor.anddouble. Miss
Frances Perkins is another double pink
of rather dwarf habit; the flowers area
shade deeper than those of tlie last
named, and the foliage is perfectly plaiu.
T. Jerome, a rose-pink with very fine
habit and a splendid bloomer, is, in Mr.
Nicol's opinion, the best of all. For
massing in beds, any of thethreevarieties
above mentioned would be sure to give
good satisfaction. I'res. Leon Picas is
of a shade nearly approaching the ma-
genta, and is among the best of this
color, bfing of good habit and very free
flowering. To those having a call for
what is sometimes termed a wine-colored
geranium this would fill thebillas nearly
as possible. In scarlets, General Grant
is still grown in quantities, though Mr.
Nicol believes that John A. Doyle is
ahead of that variety, and had the latter
a more heroic name it would undoubted-
ly supersede Grant. The color of Doyle
is a shade deeper than Gen. Graut, and
as a bedder the variety is all that could
be desired. In double whites Mme.
Huehner gives good satisfaction and can
be recommended. For double crimsons
the best two are M. A. Borie .Vine and
S. A. Nutt. Both are rather tall and
vigorous growing varieties, the former
having the largest flowers, while the
latter has the advantage of being more
floriferous. Mme. Jauliu is a pleasing
semi-double light pink variety, and when
it can be had in quantities will no doubt
become a favorite. Other geraniums are
grown here, but we have confined our
list to those varieties that are of special
merit and have been proved worthy of
culture.

John Harrison, of 739 Bergen avenue,
is still growing Harrison's White carna-
tion, and finds no deterioration either in
the quality of the flowersor in the hardi-
hood of the plants. Benches of these
that have been planted two years are
still bearing, producing large quantities
of fiowers of a standard size and with
good long stems. Several seedling car-
nations are being watched with much
interest. The finest stock of pelargoni-
ums seen in our ramhiings was observed
at this place. From the size of the
benches we would judge that several
thousand are grown, and for stocky,
well-branched, even-shaped plants, they
would be hard to beat.

George Darsley, Jackson avenue, is
growing verbenas largely this .Spring,
and his stock is in fine condition.

Thos. Young, Bergen avenue, grows
roses only with the exception of one
house of gardenias. Kaiserin Victoria,
which has been kept dormant all Winter,
is DOW started into growth and the
prospects are good for a large cut
through the .Summer months. Besides
the cut flower business rooted cuttings
are also sold extensively.

Francis Piercy, of Bidwell avenue, had
his greenhousesburglarizedon theThure-
da.v night before ICaHter. A batch of
potted carnations that had been got in
readiness for the Clinton street market
early Fridaj- morning was stolen, and
the thieves have not yet been -discoTered.
We should think the carnation thief is
more to be dreaded in Jersey City than
carnation rust.

E. Leuly, whose greenhouses are lo-
cated at the junction of Angelique street
and Hudson Boulevard, Hobokeu, N. J.,
has been making a specialty of sweet
peas since .September last. The foreman,
Mr. Zvolanek, is an expert with thi.s
plant and under hi.s method of cultiva-
tion the crops of flowers raised have been
very Kiitistactory. Owing to some whim
of f.isliiuii. these flowers have not been
siicii general favorites among the flower
buying public this year, as in former
years, and consequently the market price
lias lieeii much below that of previous
seasons. Whether it would pa.v to go
largely into the cultivation of this flower
or not is a doubtful question. In the cul-
tivation of these both solid beds and
raised benches are used and the results
from both arc about the same. Tlie seed

MRS. THOMAS W. LAWSON

The Newest, Most Beauti-
ful and Lasting Deep Pink
Carnation Grown,.'* j*ji J*

FOR SALE
ONLY BY

CARNATION
Now $3.00 per Dozen.

THOMAS F. CALVIN, Boston, Mass.

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As the Carnation Season
Has Opened We Are Able
to Fill All Orders Promptly

124 Tremont Street, Cor.
Boylston and Fairfield Sts.

is sown in September; the drills are made
across the beds and are about 12 inches
apart. To supjiort the vines stakes are
fixed at each end of the drill and strings
are run across from one side to the other.
A night temperature of 45 degrees is
maintained and no trouble from spider
or fly ever presents it.self. In growing
sweet peas under glass, experience has
taught that a rich soil is to be avoided.
Those sown in a spent chrysanthemum
bed. with a slight addition of weU rotted
niauure produce as many flowers as
others in soil fresh from the compost
heap. Some interesting new varieties
(which have been hybridized here) are
Iieing tried, and it is believed that a per-
petuiil liloomiug variety' has bri'ii fniind
that can be grown siicccs.^fiilly intlonr.^.
This will be an actpiisition of great merit
if it can be accomplished. As the sweet
pea declines in v,alue with the coming of
Summer plants are thrownoutand chrys-
anthemums are planted in their place.
This year their new pink variety will be
grown extensively, as the.v consider it the
best late pink clir.ysanthemum in the
market to-day ; it is named Miss Fluicuce
Denzerand has not yetbeen (lis.-^ciiiiiinlril.

H. C. Steinhoff has lately aildi-a tlirec
new houses to his estabUshniuut. Tliese
are iron frame structures of tlie most im-
proved style; the sides are of glass and
slope inward from the plate, down to the
wall. Hitchings & Co. were the builders.
Gloxinias are being pushed at present
and large numbers of these are to be seen
on the benches in various stages of
growth. Lilies have been satisfactorily
gr<;>\vn this season as liasalso bcni t'orrcd
lilac. ^Ir. .Steinhoff conteinplati-s build-
ing an office fronting on the Hudson
Boulevard, and which will adjoin one
of the new houses before mentioned.
This hou.se will then be used mostly as a
show house, for whicli it is specially
adaiJted, being nearl.y square and of a
good height. Mr. Steinhoff has gone to
Bermuda on a business trip.

II. Wittman has a nice range of glass
and is now filling up with general bed-
ding stock. Mr. Wittman has been very

New Chrysanthemum

POLLY ROSE

The earliest pure white Chrysanthemum
on the market. Has the strong sturdy
habit of its parent. Glory of the Pacific,
but is pure white instead of pink.
Awarded Flrst-Claee CertificatebyCnrys-
anthemum Society, October 22d, 1898.
Ready March let, i899.

35c. each i $3 per doz.i S20.00 per 100.

Orders filled in rotation.

200 West Side Ave., JERSEY CITY, N.J.

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successful with hydrangeas this season
and cleared out well, though jjrices re-
ceived did not compare well with those
of other years; 10,000 lilies were foirnl,
but with the advance in price on these
bulbs for next season he will probably
not grow any for next year.

X PLANTS

3 INCH POTS.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

100 1000

Frank Hardy, 6 Inches $2.60 $25 00

Modesto 2.60 25.00

Bonnaffon 2.50 26.00

Glory of the Pacific 2 50

Geortclana Pltctaer 2.50

Mrs. F. Perrln 2.50

W. H. I.iucoIn 2.60

CARNATIONS.

100

Maud Dean $2.iiO

Mayor Pingree 2.00

Harrison's Wblte 2.00

Alaska 200

Meteor 2.00

ROSES.

vellow Rambler $2.50 $26.00

Pink " 2.60 25.00

Wlilte " 3.00

Bride 3.00

'Maid 3.00

Pres. Carnot i.OO

All First-Class Stock.

ALVAH L REYNOLDS, Madison, N.J.

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IF YOU WANT TO CROW

GUrppiS^sPBOFIT

For an early pure white, I recommend you,
by my own experience, to grow the

MERRY MONARCH.

The first flowers, which are very large, bring
from $1.60 to $3.00 per dozen, and the large
number of side shoots which come out after-
wards, often from 35 to 40 on one plant, bear
also large flowers for funeral designs, which
make it very valuable. Please read testimonials

"I have seen the Merry Monarch 'Mum in
bloom and can recommend it us the best
earliest white, most profitable chrysanthemum
in existence. Henry F. Michell.

Testimonials also from Wm. J. Qaker and
Edward Reid, Wholesale Florists, Phila., Pa.

Strong rooted cuttings now ready, 92.50
per 100; 920.00 per 1000.

MAJOR BOKNAKKOK, best yellow,
$1.60 pt-r lOlJ; $lll.UO per lOuO.

JUOnBSXO, yellow, $1.50 per 100.
Cash wltb your order, please.

iCODFREY ASCHMANN,

Wholesale Grower of Pot Plants,

1012 Ontario St., Rising Sun. Phila., Pa.

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S [CLIPSE

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The Yellow Cbadwick, ranks the
liigliest of ''ty novelilee, 5U cents eacb ;
^3,50 per tlozeo. I'KIIIE, excels as a
large early white, ^5c. each; fi perdoz.
t;OLDKN <iATE ItOSES, Qnest
stock In the country.

GROVE P. RAWSON, Elmira. New Ifork.

NEW CHRYSANTHEMUMS FOR 1899

Per doz. Per 100.

ADULA. Pure white, late $4 60 $30 uO

MAVOURNEEN. Flesh-pink.... 4 00 25 00
META. Very early white, with

lemon base 4 60 30 00

MBS. F. A. CONSTABLE, White

lora 4 50 30 00

Per doz. Per 100
B. HOOPER PKAESON. The

grandest early yellow known. . .$6 00 $40 00
SILVEB WEDDING. Finest of

all whites 4 OD 26 00

YELLOW MAYFLOWER. Deep

lemon-yellow 4 50 30 00

IMPORTED VARIETIES OF SPECIAL MERIT.

Mile. Lucie Faure, Mrs. Bown. Mrs. M. Mease, Mrs. N. Molyneux, Pride of Rye-
croft, Sollel d'Octobre, at 26 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.

YBCI^O'W mme:. CARNOX, the largest flower known, 35c. each; 83.50 per doz.
And all the other jrood ones of new and standard varieties. For full description see Trade List.

TOm>T IST- l^JLT^^ S"a.m.mit, IbTe-v^r Jersey.

Mention the FlorUta* Slxohang* wban wrltlnc.

April 22, 1899.

THe F=LORiSTS' Exchange.

451

Rooted Cuttings of New and
Standard

CARNATIONS.

SEND FOR PRICE LIST

WM. SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Penn.

Mention the Blorlsts' Elx^hange when writing.

GOV. GRIGGS

Rooted cuttings, only a few hundred left, $10.00
per 100 i S'J.OO p<-r dozeu.

AT A BARGAIN.

AMiRYLLIS AULICi PLATIf. US%'i:o\t

iQctios In dfaiii(_t(.T. Price on application.

JOSEPH TOWELL, Paterson, N. J.

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THE • BIG- SIX

CARNATIONS.

Flora Hill, Daybreak, Jubilee,

$2.10 per 100; $I5.(X) per iix».

Gold \ueget, nirn. Hradt, White Cloud,

$5.00 per luO ; $40.00 per imxi.

Also nine moat promising varieties ol '99 and fifteen
leading standard varieties.

GEO. HANCOCK & SON

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Grand Haven,
Mich.

■■S WM. MURPHY ■■■

s Wholesale GamatiOQliiower i

M U

M STATION r ■

■■■ CINCINNATI, OHIO ■■■

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^ y^^ F^ C3 >i^ I IVJ ^

IN GOOD, STKONG, HEALTUY,

CARNATION PLANTS

From 2}4 in. pota. Flora Hill, Jublk-e. Triumph iind
Morello ai $2.25 per 100 Albertlnl. BrIUceitiald and
Kohinoor at $1.50 per 100. Uose Queen, i'eacli Blow,
"VVni. Scott, L. McGowan and Meteor at ^^l.iJ'i par IWI.

FirCIl!SIAS, 14 good vara .2!^ in. pote, at$l,50 per
lOU to close out, we need tbe room. Cash with order

LOGAN AVE. GREENHOUSES, Danville.lll.

Mention the FIorlatB' Exchangre when writing.

Carnations, Rooted

Cuttings,

Our Specialty.

CARNATIONS

The Best of the New and Standard Varieties.

Pink— Victor, Triumph. Mrs. Jas. Dean, Alhertinl,
C. A. Dana, Daybreak. Wm. Scott. White— Flora
Hill. Alba Superba, White Cloud. Evelina, John Young.
Lizzie McGowan. >*carlet— Jubilee and Bon Ton.
Yellow— Gold Nugget and Mayor PIngree. Crim-
son—Empress. VarienRtecl- Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt,
Lily Dean and Annazludy. Ready January 20. Stock
guaranteed free from dlaease of any ktml.

New varieties nut mentioned In tbla Hat can be
furnished at dlsseiiilnatur's prices.

HYDRAN<;KAS and CIIKYSANTHE-
l>ir!>IS ready In Spring.

Don't order until yuu get our prices. Price List
ready now.

JOHN HACKETT & CO.,
6ad St., near Elinwood Ave., PHlliA,, PA.
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CARNATIONS

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

READY MAY lOth.

100 1000

e. H. Crane $10.00 1(76.00

'Wlllte cloud 6,00 4000

Mary 'Wood 2.60 20.00

READY NOW.

Gen. Blaceo 10.00 75.00

Gen. Gomez 10.00

Glacier 10.00

Melba 10.00

America 10.00

Gold ISusTKet 6.00 40.00

John VounK 5.00 40.00

New York 5.00 40.00

Argyle 5.00 40.00

Evelina 6.00 40.00

Jubilee 2.50 20.00

Daybreak 2 60 20.00

And other standard sorts.

|. DORIIER i SONS CO.,

I.A FAYETTE, IND.

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REINBERQ BROS.

]^C> ^^ £» !ES ^S Plants out of 2% Inch Pots.
Bridesmaid, Bride, Meteor $2.50 per 100 ; $20.00 per 1000

CARlM^XIOlSrS

Per 1000
$20.00
20.00
20.00
12.50
12.50
12..50
12.50
12.50
12.50

NEW CARNATION EVANSTON ''"''''' Z'^t^^iV^ZlSr'Sl''''''^'-

Our plantH and cuttings are stronfi and well grown and free from disease.

All plants and cuttings sold under the condition that If not entirely satlBfactory they are to be

Wm. Scott . .

Per 100
. $1.00

PerllXIO
$7.50

Nancy Hanks .
McQo'svan .

. 1.00
. 1.00

7.50
7.50

Tidal Wave .

. 1.00

7.50

Kohinoor .
Argyle ...
Painted Lady .
Evelina ....

. 1.00

. 4.00

. 3.00

. . 3.00

7.50
35.00
25.00
25.00

ROOTED
CUTTINGS.

Per 100

Jubilee ..... $2.50

Triumph 2.50

Mrs. McBurney . 2.50

Flora Hill .... 1.50

Mayor Pingree . . 1.50

NIvea 1.50

Daybreak . . 1.50

Armazindy ... 1.50

Alaska 1.50

returned at once.

tyXo order taken for less than 100.

I REINBERfi BROS. 51 wa15h^rv?.rcHiciiG6, ill

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You May Get

Better one than

MRS. THOMAS W. LAWSON

BY BUYING OUR.

Seedling Carnation Plants.

Remember they are not from cuttings but from hand fertilized seed crosses of named
winter hidoming varieties. Only $4.U0 per lOU; 26 for $1,UU. We pay tbe postage. Cash with order.

AMERICAN ROSE CO., Washington, D. C.

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FRANCES JOOST

Rooteci CuL-fbings

The finest light pink Carnation ever introduced. VVinner for the best Hght
pink at Philadelphia. February 16 and 17. It« habit is an ideal one, a very free
and continuous bloomer. You cannot do without it.

Price, !$5 00 per 100 ; 9fii40.00 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rate.

C. BESOLD, "f:J5k'J.17JiS:S"'' Mineola, N. Y.

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•gi^i^i^i^i^^^^^i^^^a^is&s^^a^^^^,

GRALLERT & CO.,

CARNATION

GROWERS, ^

San Mateo Co., - COLMA, CAL

'^S

..CARNATIONS..

Flora Hin. $2.50 per 100; 120.00 per 1000

EvFllim 4.00

Victor 2.00

l>ny break 2.00 " 16.00 „

Triumph 2 60 " 20.00 "

CEO. F. CHRISTIE,

Clifton Heights, - - Del. Co., Pa.

Mention the FlorlBta' Exchang. whep wrtung.

CARNATIONS!

Rooted Cuttings of the following varieties: Flora
Hill, Victor. Mayor PIuKree.|;2 50 per 100; $20.00 a 1000.
Annazindv, $2.50 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. Eldorado,
Lizzie Mcttowan. Wni. Scott, Silver Spray and Tortla,
$1.50 per 100 ; $10.00 per 1000.
VIOLETS, Lady H. Campbell. Luxonne, California,

60 cts. per 100 ; $5.00 per 1000.

CASH WITH OKDKR.

JOS. RENARO, - - Unionville, Pa.

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^iimiiiiiiiiiiuiuimmiiiiimiiuiiiaiiuiiniiuiiuiiiiiiuiiiii^

I CARNATIONS

Good Slock SJVIILAX
p'„ST? PANSIES

ALBERT M. HERR, i

I Lancaster, Pa. |

Hiimmmnmmiimmiiimnimiinmimniiiimmimmmirr

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CARNATIONS

Rooted Cuttings of New and Standard

CARNATIONS

Extra strong and healthy, from soil, rooted
early, prices low. Correspondence solicited.

CHIS.tKEHUBST&SOH.WhiteMarsh.Md.

CARNATIONS

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

DAYBREAK, $1.50 per 100; $12.00 per 11X10.

PINKS, ANNE BOLEYN, $1.00 per

100, $7.50 per 1000. Cash with order.

C. SOLTAU & CO.,

199 Grant Avenue, .TERSEV CITY, N. J.

M**ntlon the Floriata' iSxchange when writing.

KOOTKD CUTTINGS
Well rooted and

healthy stoch.
KLOr.A UILL, J1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1000.

VICTOR 1.50 •• 12.60 "

McOOWAN.... 1.00 " 7.B0

FINE SMILAX PLANTS, 2 Inch pots. $1.00
per 100 ; J8.00 per 1000; 3 Inch pots, tJ.60 per 100.

PKINCESS OF WALES VIOLET clumps.
.;i.00 per 100.

L. R. HANCOCK,Lock Box 691 Burlington, N.J.

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CARNATIONS

Rooted Cuttings.

Per ino Per lOdO

WHITE CLOUD . . . $5.00 $40.00

Flora Hill 2.00 15.00

Jubilee 2.50 20.00

Wm. Soott 1.00 7.50

Lizzie McGowan . . 1.00 7.50

Portia 1.00 10.00

Eldorado 2.00 15.00

Jolin Young 5.00 40.00

New York 5.00 40.00

EDWARD J. TAYLOR,

Ttie moirlii Floial Go.,

niORRIS, ILL.

R. C. CARNATIONS

Per 100

Argyle $3 00

Evelina 3 00

Empress 3 00

Painted Lady.... 2 00

Psyche 2 00

Flora Hill 1 60

Jubilee I 50

Ready to ship

at once

Per 100

Armazindy $1 60

John Young 4 00

New York ^ 00

Mrs. Jas. Dean... 4 00

Bon Ton 4 00

Evanston, 1899... 6 00

6 cuttings at 100 rates.

PLANTS, 2!< inch.

BEGOI«IAS-

PerlOO
Erfordia, flnebed-

der $3 00

Hybrida, flnebed-

der 2 00

Sandersoni. fine

bedder 8 00

ABUXILOISS-

PerlOO

Paul Bruant 2 00

Fuchsioides 2 00

White Huba 2 00

Schraidtie 2 00

'Ten others in
small lots 2 00

ISouthport, Conn.

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Per 100

Souv.de Bonn $2 00

Triumph de Livett 2 00

Choice Mixed 2 00

Per 100

FEVERFE'W, Little Gem $2 00

IRESINES, in 2 colors, red and yellow,

they make the best Canna border 3 00

HELIOxnOPES, Albert Dix, Czar and

White Lady 2 00

SMILAX 2 00

" from flats 60

MESBMBRYANTHEMrM Erectum, 2 00

GERANIUMS, choice mixed, only 2 00

Mme.Salleroi 2 QO

DAISIES, double white and double red. . 2 00

VELVET PLANT 2 00

NEW COLECS, Brownie, a flne bedder. S 00
MARGUERITE, New, large-flowering,

yellow 2 00

CHRYSANTHEMUMS, Mrs. Northcot,
Modesto, Halcyon, Vernon, Beauty,
Mme.des Granges, Florence Farmerand

Mrs. J. Peabody 2 OO

IRIS, purple, blue, yellow and white.... 3 00

6 plants at 100 rates.
Mention the Floriata' Exchange when writing.

LOOK HERE!

First-class Carnation Cuttings I^rJSl

McGOWAN, SCOTT, PORTIA,

$1.26 per 100 ; $10.00 per 1000.

DAYBREAK, ALBERTINI. STORM KING,

TIDAL WAVE, ANNA WEBB

$1.60 per 100 ; $12.60 per 1000.

ELDORADO, JAHN'S SCARLET,

FILLOW'S RED, HELEN KELLER,

$1.76 per 100 ; $15.00 per 1000.
26 at 100 and 250 at 1000 rates. Cash with order.

JAMES E. BEACH, Bridgeport, Conn.

617 PARK AVENUE.
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[ H. WEBER & SONS \

HEADQUARTERS FOR
AND

■

■

HIGH-GRADE STOCK ONLY
AT LIVING PRICES.

r~)UR New Price List is bristling
with new and good things. It
contains an honest description of
everything we offer. It will pay you
to send for it before making up your
orders.

H. WEBER & SONS,

Oakland, Md.

Mention tlie FlorUU' Exchange when writing.

452

Thb Florists* Exchange.

W. S. ALLEN,

■7 West aSth St., New York.

BLAUVELT & GUTTMAN,

36 W. 27th St., NEW YORK,

Wss&le Mm Msls

CoaalgntiientB of tlrst-cliias stock Boliclted.

Orders by ninll or tele^Tapli receive the beat of '

attention. J^^'Pimne U(>3-lSth St.

CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE

404-412 E. 34th St.. N.Y., near Firry.

Open every Morning at 6 O'clock a.m. for the

Sale of Cut Flowers.

Thla la not a commlBalon house ; the market I

coDBlats of Individual stands.

Wall Space for Advertising Purpoaea to Rent

J. DONALDSON, SECRETARY.

DECKER, BUUVELT CO.

WHOLESALE PKALEBS IN

CUT FLOWERS- PLANTS

42 W. 28th St., New York.

ConBlenments solicited. Shipping orders will
receive prompt and CJireful atteutlon.

TELKPIIONK 23.H--18T11 STEKKT.

MICHAEL A. HART,

Wholesale i Commission Florist,

44 W. 29th St., New York.

TeUptaoce Call, 1307 38tli St.
All kind! oJ Eoi«i Vloeti and Uwnatlonf I

a ipeolaltr.
ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.

! EDWARD C. HORAN,

I Wholesale Florist

1 No. 34 W 29th St.. New York.

The Brtde.'Mermet and American Beauty,
Speclaltiea.

JULIUS LANG,

Wholesale Florist

63 "WEST 30tli ST.

Conslsrnmenta Solicited. HEW Y

McKELLAR & WINTERSON,

^Wholesale Commissioii Jobbers

In Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturers of Wire Work.

45, 47, 49 WABASH AVENUE, -

CHICAGO, ILL.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND, w^ox.es^x.e

CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

No. 67 Bromfleld St. and 18 Chapman Place,

BOSTON. MASS.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Names and Varieties

New York

Apr. 21. 189

A. Beauty, fancy— special.

" extra

No. 1

" Culls ct ordlnarj

Bride

Bridesmaid

CuslD

Hoste

K. A. Victoria

La Prance ordinary.. .

" extra

Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan.

Niphetos

Papa Gentler

Perle

Souv. deWootton

OBC HI DS— Cattleyas. . . .

Cypripediums

Dendroblum forinosum.

" others

C Inf 'r grades, all colors.
M ( White....

c Standard J Pink

* Varieties) Ked

— ( Yel.&Var.

~ •Fancy— l White....

^CThehlKhenJ |'°''

C3 standard var) \ Yel.&Var.

^., Novelties

Adiantum

ASPARAODS

CALLAS

Daffodils

Da ibies

Hyacinths

Lilies

Lily of the Valley

Mignonette— ordinary...

" fancy

Narcisbdb

Pansibs

Shilax

TnLips

Violets- ordinary

" extra

Boston

Apr. 20, 18

10.00 to 20.0(J
8.00 to 10.*
4.00 to 8.011
1.00 to
2.00 to
3.00 to
1.00 to
1,00 to
4.00 to
6.O0 to 10.0(1
10.00 to 20.00
.... to
3.00 to
l.OO to
1.00 to
.... to
2.00 to
.... to
35.00 to 40.00
6.00 to 8.00

3.00
7.011
7.00
4.00
4.00
l.UO

8.00
4.00
2.00

PhlladelphI

Apr. 20, 1899

to

8.00
1.00
3.0(1
2.0(1
2.00
2.0(1
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
6.00
1.00

tj.OO to

.75 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
3.0O to
3.00 to
2.00 to
3.00 to
3.00 to

.75 to
40.00 to 60.00
3.00 to 4.00
1.60 to

.50 to

.60 to
3.00 to

.50 to
1.00 to
3.00 to

.50 to

.60 to
15.00 to 20.00
1.00 to 2.00

.26 to .80

.30 to .40

30.00 to 25.0(1
12.00 to 16. 0(
6.00 to 8.0(1

1.00 to
2.00 to
2.00 to

.... to

.... to

3.00 to 16.00

4.00 to 13. 0(

.... to ....

.... to ....

3.00 to

.... to

.... to

1.00 to

1.00 to

..,. to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to
.75 to

1.00 to

l.CO to

1.00 to

1.00 to

1.60 to

1.50 to

1.60 to

1.50 to

.... to
.76 to

4.0('
6.0(!
6.01

4.00

2.00
6.00

Baltimore

Apr. 17, 1899

2.50
1.00
l.OC
4.00
2.50
3.00
8.00
1.00
.60

1.01
1.80
1.60
1.60
1.60
2.00
3.00
3.00
3,00
3.00
1.00

to 60.00
to 6 »)

35.00 to 40.00
15.00 to 30.00
8.00 to 12.60
3.00 to 8.00
2.00 to
3.00 to
3.00 to
.... to
4.00 to
2.00 to
6. CO to
.... to
3.0O to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
3.00 to
.,,. to
.... to 50.00
16.00 to 20.00
.... to
.... to

.35 to

.75 to

.75 to

.75 to

.75 to
1.50 to
1.60 to
1.60 to
1.80 to
2.00 to
6 to

8.0(1
8.00
5.0(1

8!6o

6.00
8.00

8!6o

t.Oi
5.00

...to ....
...to 35.0(1
.50 to 16.01

.76
1.60
1.60
1.51
1.50
3.00
2.00
2.01
2.00
3.00
1..50

36.00 to 60. (HI

5.00 to
4.00 to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
3.00 to
5.00 to
.... to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
2.00 to
.... to
,,.. to
..., to
.... to
.... to
.75 to
1.50 to
1.60 to
1..50 to
1,50 to
2.00 to
2.00 to
2.00 to
3.00 to
.... to
. to

1.60 to
.... to
1.00 to
4.00 to
1.00 to
l.OO to
.... to
1.80 to

.35 to
10.00 to 12.00
.... to 2.110

.30 to .40
.... to .60

2.00
.60
2.. 50
8.O0
3.O0
2.00
3.00
2.01
.50

8.O0
3.01
2.00
3.00
8.00
4.00
2.00
4.00

■!76

.'Ml
6.0(1
6.0(1

6.00
4.00
6.01

3.00
4.00

1.26

1.7S

1

1

1.76

2.51

2.50

2.50

2.60

i."6

3.0O to
2.00 to

.75 to
1.00 to
2.00 to
2.00 to
.... to
2.00 to
.... to

.60 to
15. OO to 25 00
2.00 to 3.00

.25 to .60

.50 to .75

Buffalo

Apr. 19, 1899

JS.OO to 35.00
15.00 to 20.00
10.00 to 16.00

2.01) to 10.00

2.00 to 6.00

2.00 to 6.00

..., to .,,.

.... to

2.00 to

.... to

,,., to

.... to

2.00 to

.... to

1.00 to

.... to

1.00 to

l.OO to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to
.50 to

1.00 to

1.00 to

1.00 to

1.00 to ..„„

3.00 to 3.00

3.00 to 3.00

3.00 to

3.00 to

3.00 to

1.00 to

1.00

fiioi)

i'oo
4!66

5.00

1.00
1 60
1.60
1.50
1.60

3.00
3.00
3.00
1

2.5'.00 to 76' 00 .50!00 to 75!o0

5.00 to

.60 to
.... to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to

.50 to
.... to
.... to

.... to ....

15.00 to 35.00

1..50 to 3.0(

.30 to .26

.... to

6 00
1.00
.35
4.00
6.00
3.00
3.00

".6(1

4.00 to 8.01)

1.00 to 3.00

.36 to .60

.... to ....

4.00 to 8.00

2.00 to 4.00

1.00 to 1.50

2.00 to 5.00

.... to ....

.26 to .75

15.00 to 25,00

1.00 to 3.00

.35 to .50

.60 to .75

FRANK MILLANG,

Wholeaale Commission Dealer In

CUT FLOWERS

408 E. 34lh ST., NEW YORK CITY.

Cot Flower Exchange. Telephone Call, 10M-38th.

THE NEW YORK GUT FLOWER GO.

119-121 West 23d Street,

I 12-fl 14 West 24th Street,

Wtphon* 73a-:8tlu NEW YORK.

OONSIONMINTS 80U0ITID.

Special Attention GIvtn to Shipping Ordars.

ntlon the PlorlsU' Exchamre when writing.

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see our Correspondence Colnmns.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are g^iven only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,

'^ATlnolesa.le Florist

Open Day and Night from 12 A.M. Mondays to 10 P.M. Saturdays.
1612-14-16-18 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

PITTSBURG GUT FLOWER GO., LTD.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

LONG DISTANCE PHONE
2167.

CONSIGNMENTS
SOLICITED.

WRITE FOR PRICE LIST.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 705 Penn Ave., PITTSBURG, Pa.

WILLIAM H. GUNTHER,

• WHOLESALE KLOmSX ■ — •

This b the place to ship your VIOLETS and CARNATIONS. Also Roses, Valley,
Lilies, Mignonette, Etc. Consignments solicited. Prompt payments every two weeks.

No. 30 WEST 29th STREET, ,'^f!'^Tl. NEW YORK.

Uenlion the Florim:i Kxciiangu wtiuu writing.

iA£.F=. SHERIDMN

Wholesale OomintH»>lon Dealer tn

CUT FLOWERS

39 West 28th St., New Yort.

Telephon., liU-38tb St,

PRiCC LIST SBNT ON APPLIOATION.

I'RANZ H. Tbabndlt, oaxaLas BoHXHoa.

TRAENDLY & SCHENCK,

Wholesale Florists,

S8 W. 28th St. and CUT FLOWER EXCHANSE,
NEW YORK.

Talephone Ml-i8th St

Consignments Solicited

JOHN YOUNG,

Wholesale Florist

51 WEST 28th ST.,

NEW YORK.
CYCAS PALM LEAVES Always on nana.

HICKS & CRAWBUCK,
Wholesale Gommission Florists,

no LIVINGSTON ST.,

Consignments Solicited. BROOKLYN, N. Y.

Hlhiiil H. Lengjahi,

CUT FLOWERS, STRICTLY WHOLESALE

19 Boerum Pl(c«, BROOKLYN, N.Y.
Open Co receive ConslenineDCs of
CHOICE FLOWERS nt any time.

THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.,
Wholesale Florist,

43 West 28th Street,

NEW YORK.

HEADQUARTERS Newport! "fy us
ROaES, OARNATiONS AND
ALL SIASONABLE PLOWER8.

WM. F. K ASTING. ^'^^fJiL
^'^BuF^ALof N ":"'• FioriS

Also Dealer tn Florists' Supplies A Wire Designs.

HOLTON i HUNKEL CO.,

WHOLESILE FLORISTS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Manufacturers of Wire Designs.

457 MilwaukeeSt. MILWAUKEE, WIS.

'Pbone Main 874. P. O. Box 103.

Wholesale Florists, ^ jobbers /a

..«=. '^ SUPPLIES

FLORISTS' VASES.

Horticultural Auctioneers.
84 Hawley Street, BOSTON

CUT FLOWERS

New EDgland Headnuarters for

AMERICAN BEAUTIES

Of whlcb we make a specialty.

WELCH BROS.,

15 PROVINCE ST., BOSTON, MASS.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

April 22, 1899.

Thb F=lorists' Exchtxnge.

453

WM. J. BAKER,
Wholesale Florist,

J 432 So. Pent! Square,

jtjtPVnLADELPHlA, PA. I

DUMONT & CO.,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

No. 1305 FUbert St., FhUadelphia.

'PHONE, 3922 D.

FRED. EHRET,

Wholesale Florist

(403 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE,
PHILADELPHIA.

GEO. M. MOSS,
Wholesale Florist

32 South 17th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Long DiBtADce 'Phone. 14330 D.

ConslgmnenU of choice ROSES, CARNATIOKS.

VIOLETS solicited.

Fine VALLET In stock at all times.

LEO NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist

17 N. JUNIPER ST.,
^"?h°«'„^%"o'l5 A. Philadelphia.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

EDWARD REID,

Wholesale Florist

1526 Ranstead St.. PHILADELPHIA,

Bet. Market aDd CliCBtnut Sta.

ALL CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON.

'lELEPnONE 3;K>() a.

BASSETT & WASHBURN,

^Vtiolceale Dealers and Growers of

CUT FLOWERS

75 Wabash Ave., Chicago, III.
Greenhouses at Hinsdale, IK.

L. D. 'Phone at Chicago. Main 223.

L. D. 'Phone at Hinsdale, No. 10.

KENNIGOTT BROS. COMPANY,

Wholesale Cut Flowers I

42 and 44 E. Randolph Street,

CHICAGO, ILL.

WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY.

WIETOR BROTHERS.

BUCCKSSORS TO

ROQERS PARK FLORAL CO.,

Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers

OFFICE ANO S.\LESIMi)M,

51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO.

Headquarters for AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

Mention tbe Flortats' BxohaDse when wrtUns.

REINBERG BROS.

Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers.
. . . 600,000 Feet of Glass.

We can fill all orders on short notice with all leading varieties of ROSES and
CARNATIONS. We are Headquarters for Fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

GIVE US A TRIAL AND CONVINCE YOURSELF.

SALESROOM, 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing-.

..Telephone, Write or Telegraph..

We are local headquarters for Bronze or Green Galax, Fresh
Cycas Leaves, Leucothoe Sprays, Magnoha Leaves, Palm
Crowns and Palm Leaves, and all kinds of "Green Goods" at
market prices-

We have 1.500,000 QALAX LEAVES in Cold Storage.

HARRY A. BUNYARD, 42 W. 28th St., New York City.

Telepbone -iSS? IStli.
Mention the Florlsta" Exchange when writing.

-V^T.

CUT STRINGS, 8 to 10 ft.
long, 50c. per string.

Shipped to any part of the country.

HI. ELLIOTT, - Bi?±gli.t;03=L, nS^Cass.

Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

PLl

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Names and Varieties

Chicago

St. Louis

Cincinnati

Milwaukee

Toronto f

Apr. 19, 1899

Apr. 17, 1899

Apr. 18,

1899

Apr. 17, 1899
30.00 to 30.00

Apr. 18, 1899

A. Beahtt, fancy— special.

at. 00 to 3.5.00

.... to ....

.... to

2.5.00

.... to 36.00

10.00 to 12.00
6.00 to 8.00
4.00 to 6.01^

.... to ....
.... to ....
.... to ....

to 20. (HI

.... to 16.00
5.00 to 8.00

.... to ....
13.00 to 15.00
3.00 to 6.0(.

.... to ....

" No. 1

.... to ....

" Culls & ordinary

.... to 10.00

Bride

3.00 to 5.00
3.00 to 6.00
to

4.00 to 6.0(
4.00 to 6.0(
.... to ....
.... to ....
.... to ....
.... to ....

3.00 to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
.... to

5.00
6.00

h'.ob

4.00 to
4.00 to
.... to
.... to
4.00 to
.... to

6.00
6.00

6!6(i

1.50 to 8.00

1.50 to 8.00

1.00 to 4.00

to ....

1. 00 to 4.00

t
c

D K A Victoria

4.00 to 6.00
6.00 to 8.00

.... to ....

n La France, ordinary...

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to

.... to

....

.... to

.... to ....

C

.... to

.... to ...
4.00 to 6.00
.... to ....

.... to
2.00 to
.... to

5!66

.... to
4.00 to
.... to

i'.bb

1.00 to 6.00

3.00 to 6.00
.... to ....

1.00 to 8.00

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan.

1.00 to 4.00

.... to ....

.... to ....
.... to ....
2.00 to 4.0(1
3.00 to 4.0('

.... to
.... to
2.00 to
.... to

3!66

.... to
.... to
3.00 to
.... to

h'Mi

1.00 to 3.00

Papa Gontier

3.00 to 3.00
2.00 to 4.0(1
3.00 to 3.0C1

.... to ....

1.00 to 4.00

Soiiv. de Wootton

1.00 to 8.00

OBCHIDS-Cattleyas

40.00 to 50.00

.... to ....

.... to

.... to

20.00 to 35.00

CypripediumB

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to

....

.... to

.... to ....

Dendrobium formosum..

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to

....

.... to

.... to ....

.... to ...

.... to ....

.... to

.... to

.... to ....

f lof'r grades, all colors.
M White....

.80 to .76

.... to 1.0(

.75 to

1.00

.50 to

l.OU

.... to .75

1.00 to 1.61'

1.50 to 2.00

.... to

1.00 to

1.5(

1.00 to 2.00

C Standard Pink

1.00 to 1.50

1.60 to 3.0(

.... to

1.26

l.tO to

1.61

1.00 to 2.00

® Varieties' Red

1.0(1 to 1.611

1.60 to 2.01'

1.00 to

1.25

1.00 to

1.5(1

1.00 to 2.00

^ yel.&Var

1.00 to 1.611

1.50 to 2.00

.... to

.... to

1.00 to 2.00

5 'Fanct— ( White ....

3 Oil to 3.011

2.00 to 2. .50

2. CO to

3.00

3.00 to

3.00

.... to 3.00

E ,..,..» ..i™^..., ) Pink

3.00 to 3.(10

2.00 to 2.6(

2.00 to

4.110

3.00 to

3.011

.... to 3.00

«5 Kmdesof ) Red
C3 standard var) \ Yel.&Var.

3.0O to 4.00

3.00 to 3.6t

2.00 to

4.(KI

2.00 to

3.00

.... to 3.00

3.00 to 4.fO

3.00 to 2. .51

.... to

3.00 to

3.00

3.00 to 4.00

I Novelties

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to

.... to

.... to 4.00

A

A

.76 to 1.00
50.00 to 76.00

1.00 to 1.26
.... to ....

.... to
to

1.00

.... to 1.00
.... to 60.00

.... to ....

SPARAGD8

36.00 to 50.00

C
D
E
R
L
L

4.00 to 6.00
3.00 to 3.00
.36 to .50
3.00 to 4.00
3.00 to 6.00
3.00 to 4.0(1

8.00 to 10.0(i
2.00 to 3.00
.25 to .6(
1.60 to 3.0(1
8.00 to 10.00
.... to 3.00

6.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
8.00 to
3.00 to

10.00
2.00

10 ! Oil
4.00

.... to
.... to

.... to
4.00 to
.... to
3.00 to

8. 00
3. CO

6!66
i'.oc

5.00 to 8.00

1.00 to 3.00

AI8IES

.... to .50

YA0INTH8

.... to ....

4.00 to 7.00

iLY or THE Valley

2.00 to 3.00

MiaNONETTE— ordinary. . . .

2.00 to 3.00

.... to ....

.... to

.... to

2.00

1.60 to 2.00

" fancy

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to

.... to

3.00

.... to ....

N
P
S
1
V

3.00 to 3.00

.30 to .40

30.00 to 26.0(1

3.00 to 3.00

.... to .20

2.60 to 3.00
... to ....
15.00 to 25.00
I. 00 to 3.00
.... to

.... to 3.00
.... to 1.00
.... to 16.00
.... to 3.00
.... to .35

.... to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
.... to

2M'

30.00

3.0(

.60

1.00 to 2.00

.... to ....

.... to ....

CLIPS

1.00 to 3.00

I0LET8— ordinary

.... to .40

" extra

.40 to .60

.26 to .40

.... to

.40

.... to

.76

.... to 1.00

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see our Correspondence Colamns.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are g-iven only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

ASPARAGUS

PLUHOSUS NANUS fo'

Cut Strings, l*i (eet
loiiK, i5c, each; S to
10 It. lone:, 50c. each.
Cut Fronds, Si'i.OO ucr 100.

SPRENGERI

Cut fronds. 15
SS.OO per 100.

inches nud over

t®~A8k for Special Price List o* Palms, Ferns, Flower Seeds and Bulbs.
I,ILY OF THE VALLEY ALWAYS ON HANI) MARKET RATES.

EMERSON G. McFADOEN, U. S. Exotic Nurseries, feVe?h'

one, 10-B, Milburu.

Mention the Florists' Exchane** wh«'n writing-

ST. LOUIS

Gut Flower Co.,

Wholesale Florists,

1333 PINE STREET

St. Louis, no.

Mention the Florist.' Exchanre when writlnir.

Galax Leaves.

CHAS. H. RICKSECKER, LInvllle, N. C

Mention the Plorltrts' Bxchange when writing.

E. G. HILL & CO.

Wholesale Florists

RICHMOND, INDIANA.

Mention thp Florlats' Exchange when writing.

SMILAX STRINGS. ^^

AsparaeuH 1'Ihiiionus and SpreiigerilSprays.

Write for prices.
AGER.VTUM. I'riucess I'auline, plante 2
Inch pots. 1.2.50 per 100. .^„^»— .

H. TONG, Wholesale Grower, Ashtabula. Ohio.
Afentlon tbe Florist*' Elxchanve when wrlUnc.

Plante, BloomB (White OrchldB Specially): Duplex and
other panB; Manual of Culture; OrcbldFood; iLBectl-
cldea: Fumlgators; Peat. Moee. etc. Circulars eent.
WiLLOWMEAD Gardens, East Orange, N. J.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

LAGER & HURRELL, imponerVof

...ORCHIDS

li-aSLTA ANCEPS ALBA juBt arrived In fine
condition. 1.,ii?lia Anceps and li, Autum-
nalisi to follow shortly.

Cherry Wood Baskets, Fresh Moss »"« Peat.

Correspondence^^^^ SUMMIT, N. J.
Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing

DAGGER FERNS

First quiillty, f 1 5U per 1000; Fancy
Ferns. 12.00 per lOUO. Kalax IjeaveB, bronze or
assorted, $1.(K) per 1000. Lnurel FcNlooning,
15.00 per 100 yds. Fine bunched Laurel, 50e. per bunch.

CROWL FERN CO., ^'tree't? Boston, Mass.

Mftntlon the Florlsta' Exchange when wxtting

GALAX...

LEAVES

Leutoinoe

AND „ ^

Sprays • •

FOR SPRING AND

SUiVlMER USE.

CliAJK J.EAF3 Write for PrlceB to

":!:::::;«J harlah p. kelsey

1106 TREMONT BUILDING, BOSTON, MASS.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

BULBS

AND

TUBEROUS-
ROOTED

PLANTS

History, Description, Methods of Propagation.

and Complbte Dirootlons for Their Suo*

cesftsful Culture In the Garden,

Dwelling and Greenhouse.

BY 0. L. ALLEN.

HYACINTHS, LILIES, TULIPS, NARCIS-
SUS, CYCLAMEN, CALLAS, GLADIO-
LUS, AMARYLLIS, FREESIA.
TROP.ffiOLUM, TIGRIDIAS,
Etc.. Etc.

THE DEMAND for a book describing: In a
trustworthy manner how to grow Bulbs and
Tuberous-Rooted Plants in the open ground, as well
as in tha greenhouse and window garden ; how to
propagate them ; bow to puccef d and avoid failure,
has lonjj been urgent. No clhur class of plants
occupies BO important a place in tbe field of flori-
culture as do the various liinds of flowering bulbs'
and is at the same time so little understood.

The author of this book has for many years made
bulb growing a specialty, and is a recognized
authority on their cultivaiion and management.
He has taken tbe initiative in this country to make
bulb growing a wpecial industry, and therefore
writes from his own long and extensive experience.

THE ILLUSTRATIONS

which embellish this work are original and profuse,
have been drawn from nature and engraved ex-
pressly for this book. The cultural directions are
plainly stated, practical, and to tbe point. Mr,
Allen renounces tbe idea that it is difacult to suc-
cessfully raise flowering bulbs, and shows that their
necessary requirements are simple and few. What
not to grow forms an important feature in this boob.

THE LOSSES OF BULBS

from overestimating their hardiness are clearly re-
counted, and the simple remedies to prevent such
losses are so plainly Indicated and described that
any one following these directions will sufl'or very
little loss in tbe future.

Handsomely Illustrated, Cloth, 12 mo. Price, postpaid, $2.03

Address all orders to

fl.T.DELAMAREPtg.andPnb.Co.Ltd.

p. 0. Box 1697, New York City.

454

Fine Stocky Plants

I'cr UK)
AUornantherHS, yollow, $l.f>0; rod ... mi.OO

AfcerHtuui. ^<,^ fii. pots 2 00

rHriiHtlotiN. :.* In. pote 2.50

ColeuH, -Vain Pots 3 oo

OorAiiluaiH, 3 in. pots, S3 50; 4 hi. pots. & 00
Brld« Hntl llrldesniald RoaeSt

Slnch pots 3.no

Oentnu 'en OynmooHrpu, 2 In. p(^t8,, . 3.00
SiulliixSe«<lUn»;fi,5')c.aLU(>: $4,001x1000

a In. pt>t8 1.00

AapAriiguH Spreiigorl, roinij' May 15.. 4.00

PrimroM«(*. rendy .June I.

i^f~ Cash, plouee.

JIS.H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, 0.

\f ent Ion th«> FloHwtB' KTchnngp wbpn writing

Variegated
Vincas

Rxtrn Hti-onur henvy plants, from 4-inih P'^f",
with from VZ to SOstronjr shnota to h plant, $8.00
per 100.

DRAC.¥t;NA INOIVISA..

Stronir plants, from H-lncli pots, $(1.00 jut 100;
from ;».S-(nch pots, $3.0ii pt-r lOO.

OAHLrlAS.

A flnoooUeotinn of ilu' very best varieties.
fltrontTt iiniiivuietl roots, $0.00 per 100.

Deecrlptivt'Piioo List now rt'tulv— send for it.

VICK& HILL CO. Rochester, N.Y.

Mention th<* FlorlBtt' Exohftng^ wheo writing

|~^ A I ^\7 Yellow and White
L//\1^Y Uiant Paris

From 2^ In., $2.50 per 100; from 3i^ In., fit for 5 m..
|i5.00 per 100.

FiirliHln!*. Kim Oliy, Snowlttchen, Purple Prince

mui ntlu-rs, from 2H, In,, |X*.50 per U'O.
Iloiiunlnvillru (JInbrn* Sin.. CO cents per don.
Ivy <.(>riiiiiiiiiiH, (loul)lo. i bust colors. 3 In.. f3.00

Rrowiillin Miijor (Giant), 3 In.. 50 cents per iloz.
I'liyHiiliH n'tilneso Liiutcru Plunt), from boxes, f 1.50

per ii"0.
CliryHtktillu'iniimN. Merry Mmmrch, the most prof.

tuiliU'. .ifliin" I «■■' fr.i|»s iiinl litinmis frciii Oi-iober

to n.T.-uih.T. :»ls.. I'hu'lxis. Mi.il -sti). riitlM.h-U'lilii.

Wlilllilln. V Mon-I, M l>.\ni. U->iiii-ilT.>ii, vw .0 In..

|>L' :>!» por lU' Yiiimi:i. pliik :iu 1 wlilu- h',.ry, L.

Cnunlii^, roott'i! ou[lln>;H fmm soil. $l.r>(' por U\i.

J. G. EISELE, - Philadelphia, Pa.

20th and Ontario Sts.

Mt-ntlon the Florlsis' Exi-hanpe when writing.

DECORATION
DAY

Double Flower Market Stocks.

White, Blood-red and Sky-blue,
S^ Inch pots and tlats, coin-
m- iiointr to show buds. $1 00
per 100; 19.00 per 1000

CASH PLEASE.

J.W. HOWARD, Somerville. flass.
330 BROADWAY.

Mention thi- Florists' ExohjiriKo when writing

STONG HEALTHY STOCK

PRICES LOW FOR CASH.

Vliicii Vnrlearaia. 2 Incli pots, $1.75 per 100;
4 Inch. ^ViX) iHT UM; 5 Inch. »7.00 per lOo.

Otnhflii' (triiiiueit, 5 Inch puts, t.::.00 per tlozon

Drnrivnii ImllvUn, i Inch notsi, (3 (X> per liU.

Soluuiiiii JiiMiiiiiioideH, (iiX) per idu.

<irrniiiiiiMi". Mine S;t;ieri>i :intl 1\ v Leaf. fl.T^ per
100; noworhiK'. Ill K'""i :>i9orlMU'iit. tu ♦l.Vi per luO.

AsiTUliim, aw.-irf. tihie «nii white. Princess
INkulinii ou-w). 4il('rlioiiiii Viiri«'iiiiln. I,iibelin
(*oiii|iiiel II. Ily tlrnuacu (liiik«ii, l-'iii-lmint*.
In variety. Oouble i>)niit AIvnnuiii, riiriH
Pnlny. >enow and wlilte .clmit. lU'i-iiiitii Ivy,
llt'KOiiiu Vernon. Fevt'rlVw, l>w(irf lifni
Abovi' itre In 'J and some lu ^^j lucli pot^. nl uaironn
price of *l.ftO per lOU; ;'5 or over m 100 rHiea

Cyi'lniiicu l*er!«U'iiiii <<iKHuteiiiii. by mall,
•2.M per tun.

(■Inillolimhulbaln One mixture. 50c. perlOO; $4 00
per luv

ChryniinthiMniliiin, standAnl Rort». All colors itnd
»U sensons. »l lii per UV; fiO.iV per UW.

Am era, extra early. SOcLs, per iiV; f^.OO per 1000.

C'nnnnfi. Austria, Crozy. F. Vaughan, I. \Vbit«,
clc.,|.i.WperUW.

Cnrtinilontit Scott and McGowan, $t.00 per 100;
17.50 per lOOit.

Ilnrdv Vhicn,itl00pcr 1000.

E. FRYER, !!t.;"-£S°«'k?S'! Brooklyn, N.Y.

M^ntti^n iho Florlats' £zchajig« wheo wrltlog.

The F=i-orists' Exchkngb.

NOTES BY THE WJY.

Siillwator, Mlun.— Fi'iiiiU Ik-rr.v con-
Hklors .Piihllce tlie best Bcnrlet cnnuitlon
tciiliiy: certiilnl.v It does eplciulidly liere,
niul I uiiiierstiiiMl impi-uves ri^lit nloii};'.
Itradt iilsi) i« line.

I>iil)ii(|iie, la.— 'I'lie Ilnikett FlonilCo.
ro|)<)i-t tliiB MH beliif; the beet HenBcin (or
hnsineBK for nmiiy pant, but tlie addi-
tioual consiunption of fuel liaa inaile It
ail expensive one. I noted a line bateh
of etoek tor ICaster.

Kockroi-il. III.— II. W. Uuekbee re-
ports a backward mailing and shipiiins
season, In addition to a Keneral line for
local retail demaiul. he has an extensive
catalosae linsineBS. 1 noted a grand
house of.Inbilee and Floral Hill: also a
(piantllvofa piidi seedlint;. Iia.viireak ■
Hridesniald. of which .\lfred Uaner. tile
yrower, speaks liipiil.v. The Beedlingevi-
dentl.v has eonsideralde merit.

Western Spriiins, III. — I . S. Wilson has
abandoned t he idea of joiidiis Ills brothers
in Ihe Klondike for the present, and will
eonlinne to raise (iold \nK«ets "earna-
lion" at home. He lias the Aaughan
plant in ship-sliajie order, and expects to
add a ranye of houses sinular to those
erected last fall.

Toi-ro liaiilo, Inil.— .Tolin C. lleinl
was well satisfied with lOaster returns.
I'red lleini called my attention lo some
superb jardinieres supiilii'd by a lirni in
K.'isl Liverpool, (I., equal in appearance
to the linest W(UTester or Dresden ware,
lie says they sold well at i;oo(I prices.

I'eoria, III. — .T. C. Murray had as tine
,■1 lot of llarrisli as I have seen this
season; 7 .\ '.> and 1) x 1 1 bulbs. The
l;iri;er size c.'irried 10 to 1 J blooms and
foliaye iierfectiy healthy, showini;- it is
yet liossible to set sood results. I'riMU
jicner.Ml inquiry. 1 have found the i;reat
percenlajieofdiseaseisin tlie sni;\llest si/.e
bulb now forced. Mr. Murray is very
successful with Daybre.ik carnalioa.

Mr. Murray lirmly believes in grafted
roses, pjirticul.-irly for I'.ride and I'rides-
maid, iirovin.y- the plants come into crop
earlier and hi'avier; later on he sees but
lilllc difference.

(lias. Lnveridfie, who has been Rrower
here for several years, intends startini;
for hlnuselt befoi-e next season.

Ijou'aiis|io|.(, Inil. — .J. .\. Newby iV:
Son will .'idd r,,(i0(i f(.(.t of ulass dnrin;^
the Summer for roses and carnations.
Kaster liusiness was very satisfactory.

Kokoiiio. Iinl. — W. "W. t'oles continues
to urow tine Kaiserin. His bt*ds were
l>lanted in l,S'.i;t .-ind h.-ive been worked
ever siiu-e; continuous crops are ii-i\'eii
and beaten Ii.v the Rride in t^ue mmitli
only, .I;inuai-y. He is also very success-
ful with He.'Uilv. In caruatious .Mr. Cidcs
banks on Flora Hill. He is dis;ippoinreil
.vitli i.'\ebna, .l;ick Frost and i^niprcss.
ami docs not consider t". .\. I>an;i free
enoui::!! (o be pi-olitabie. Some additions
to the plant will be made this Sumnier.
The asp^'cl is a gentle slope to llic
south, a splendid location for the pur-
pose, while therearetwelve acres to build
ujion. Mr. Coles will not attempt to
cover the whole with glass just yet.

Iiuliaiiapotis, liid. — Henry Hienian
h.Ms the choii.e of three seedling white
c-irnatiiuis. one of which ^viil surely be
heard from at no distant date, lie re-
ports ,'1 good Kaster. .\nthony WiegamI
h.'id .1 line lot of flowering stock.

Rieliiiioitd. Iu<l. — I..ooking in at K. (i.
llill's houses at this time luie is well re-
aunded of our warriors and the places of
et^uquest by the names given a hue lot of
seedling single zonal geraniums, begin-
lung with Uooseveit iind Fl Faney. ami
ending with Hobsou and The Merriniac.
.Si.uut' bea\itiful colors and .grand trusses
wei-e seen— a big stride in what has
already been accomplished in this popu-
lar Mower, which, by the wa.v, 1 saw in
several Western cities grown bir l-^aster
in *t and 7-inch pots, both single :iud
double, that sidd at sight. Owing to
the cold snap in the Stnith the demami for
si»ft stock and mses has lieen unprece-
dented. Salable plants are scai-cebut the
propagating beds are tilled with thrift.v
stock. Carnations are us vigorous as
usual, .\nierica has stood the test well.
I undei-stami the demand for this N'ariety
has excei'ded the most sanguine expecta-
tions, and the blooms command a top
figure right along. W. M.

i5mmmti';'

jij^^j^^!^^^fc;j^^^;a{^!^!^^^^^^fi!

GREEN-HOUSE CONSTRUCTION.

This has bcea a speciahy with us for many years and to us is
due the credit for many of the great improvements that have been
made in the construction of wooden green-houses. To those that
'■ buy our

Clear Cypress Building Material

we furnish, free of cost, complete detail drawings from which any
intelligent workman can put up the material correctly. We have
plenty of time to write letters ABOUT OUR BUSINESS, and we will
be glad to hear from those contemplating building.

Write for Circulars
or Estimates.

LocKLAND Lumber Co.

LOCKLAND, OHIO.

jp^-^^^v^gV^^TV^j^

iP?^E

Mention thf Florists' Exchanire wtien pfrltlntc

fllBlllTinilC HealtliT transplnntcd pli\Qt8, Wm.

wAnn A I lUna Scott. McGowan. $1 25 per tllO; till;
pur llKH). Piivbreak, H. Keller. Blizzard, tl.50 per 100.
♦ IJ.OU |«T IIIK'I.

CCDIHIIIMC Best 15 varieties, double and single.
DCnA^IIURIO j-inchpotslu bloom, W. 50 per IW).
IV V <;KU.\NIIIiHS. double wliUc, pink and
8c;irli-t. 1 I nil pots. CiLlo. per doz.

NASTURTIUM<t Im'"''' »«'"'=» p"^^. woo per

A| TCDUAUTUCDAe Vellow and red, 2-incli
ALI CnnHn l ncnAa pou. $i.r.o per luo.

C.VSII WITH OKDEK.

ALEX. SCHULTZ, PHILUPSBURG, N. J.

M^nllnn the Florists' Kxebangp when wrlUng.

ALL GOOD STOCK!

I"E1,A1K;0MIIM Vl.aor and Salsbury. 3 lu, pols,
ft.iiil per U«. .

•JEltANlrMSS. A. Nutt. Mme. Tlilbnut. La Favor-
ite, Le rilote. Mine. SalleroI.2,Hi In. pol8.|2.00a lUO.

IIEI.IOTUOI'E, i'4 lucli pots. M.OOper 100.

FIK'llfil AS, Seorin King. Avalanche and Elm City.
24 liieli pots. $2.50 per UK)

VINC.V V.\K,, 3 In. pots, $3.00 per 100. Cash please.

WM. J. CHINNICK, Trenton. New Jersey.

U^ntinn th-- F-'l.irlsiH' KVi'hanirf wbpn writing.

A Few GoodlJiings You Want!

(*ct-uniuiiiM, si iijilf Grant iiin

DkiiMc liniiil iMul Uout'lt' \\

AKt'i-iiliiiii. itliH- rtdil wliltt

3 In liSiHiper 100.

l-\f.i.::in. l.fiO "
, lu ... S.lX) *'
>(iiibl(> AtyK!!«iiiii ;

hli

<'itlfii>4, rt'il :uul yelli.w; A i t tTnuuilii-rnM, reil
jiihl yt'lliiw; Violfis, Ciiiui'liell ; AHfefN. Seinplp'8
Bniiirliln^'- ?»rurli'i Sajrc, v\:\tii Bi-<lman. 2 iu.,
*l5iiperl00. tB^CAbH WITH OUPKU.

GEO. M. EIUMANS, Mewtou, N. J.

M.-niiiin th^ PI.tImt.'- Px.-hatik:'* wht>n wrltlnK

COLEUS AND GERANIUMS

Pni PMQ i;""iril tultiiisrs. 1(1 best bfilil^Ts. our
LrUL.C-UO scU-cilon. Wc. per IIM; JO.lH' per KHH,i.

GF R A M 1 1 1 M Q l;«"'t>-<i CuttlnBs. u; varletlcp. »1.75
CnniVIUmO por iW: jr-'.OOper UXKi.

*2>4 nich. ready for 3i^ Inch, $3.ai
por 100; $-.fl nOpcr 1000. Casli with order
For spi'i'lftl kinds and prices, address.

McBRIDE'S NURSERY, Alplaus, N. Y.

(I»n1>ir*>' Brenlli.) Fine vrliilo rttrv tlitwers. ox-
c<^'lUtit ior \>o\ui\ivts. 50 ct3. per ilozrii. by mall.

PANSIES IN BUD AND BLOOM.

Flold->:r<'\vn, In cri'at variety of oolurs and kinds,
JUKI per UHt; tin.lM per IDOli, bv exprcsss. From
seed bed, CO cts. per IVO, by mail.

List of Hbbbaceous Plants Fbee.

W. C. JENNISON, Natick, Mass.

M..nri,>o rhft FLirtaTn' F.^.'hang^ '<ght*n writing

qeraWi America

WE OFFEII a variety />ar €Xf??/tfHC('. dwarf, stront:
firuwer. Immense bloomer, and the flowers,
liftrdiy two are coiuied iind marKed alike on
one plant Tbe grandest proiluetlon Imaginable. Keady
ne.iit Spring. Ask for riiotos— Free.

HENRY EICHHOLZ. Waynesbaro, Pa.

M«>ntli'n ih** Flnrtuts' Kxcbang*' wh««n w^ttlnc

CARNATIONS-JobnTourg. *4 per 100; ?35per
lOuO Bon Ton.ti' per 100; »iS per uiOO.

Cliry»>unt liciiiiiiilH, routed entllUKS, 2 to 3 Inches,
Robinson, .loue.s. lUmualTou, ete.. *l.Mi per llli. Mo
desto, T. H. Snauldlnj;, Yt-llow Kellnw. Madelefnu
Pratt, Surprise. Hose IKven. Frank llanlv. *i U'per IW.

l*nri*« t-iunt Dniny. :i^ in. $;!5(>. 'strong.

(•ernuiiini^, many pood varleUes. strong from
sand, Jlu.W per lOiV.

Cniinux. nmnv varieties, at cheapest nrlces. 'White
Palsv. lo clear, voiir own price. Casu With Okpkk.

WILLIAM STUPPE. Hollis, L. I., N. t.

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HVERV FI.ORISX ww A T¥

OUStrht to IBiSVRR f~t /% I I
HI$iOI.A9SaKalnflt I Iim.lL^

FOR PARTICULARS iI>DRH98

JOHN G. ESLER.Sec'y, Saddle River. N.J.

Mention thg FlortatH' FTxchange when s^rltlng

FRUIT IIID FLOWER PLITES

Seed Packets and Supplies of all kinds for
NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS and SEEDSMEN

stock Cuts. lOc. per emnire Inch. Engraving by all
procetsea Printing and Liihograplilng.

IMiiHirnted <'iitnlounc8 n Specialty*

VREDENBURG & CO., - Rochester, N.Y.

Mr^Titlun the Florists' Exchange when writing

DDT FLOWER BOIES

Three awards for superiority.
Send for illiistnated list. . . .

EOWflBDUOOCKER'fHS?

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Special Offer Cheap for Cash

Si'h'cifil ->[niiiinuili Voi-benns, from i}^ In., In
bud nnd bloom. f'^A 0 per UHi.

IVf ini i II »), Single Giants uf California, from cuttings,
fine I'hmts In bud and blnom, :>^^ in., *^; llO per lHO.

S ««■(•! K\\ •.^iiiii. (llant and Dwarf, 2t«. In., $2.1.10 ft 100.

toh-ii".. lu-t iieddlng vars. mixed. 2h; in.. f^.UOalOO.
siriMiu-, ri'iniit cuttings, from sand and soil, 55c. a 100.

I'll t~v>anlhi-iiiuiiiN. GU>ry of the Pacific, Merry
Mouanli. Major lUmaPfon. Gloriosum, J. E. Lager,
White Ivory, strong cuttings, from sand and soil,
$1.25 a 100. Jns. Aiiibnchei'i Long Branch, N. J.

M .ant Inn fhft Flnrlarw' Rxr-hnnefi wh«»n writing

SPECIAL OFFER.

CycIniiH'u Pcrslcnin Splendens fglg.\ finest strain In
tht worl'l. guaranteed true to color, strong plants, 5
to S leave?. ♦.■* iW per li>0 ; $25.lXt per 1000. From 2W lu.
pots, ready May 1st, fS.lX* per 100 ; $40.t»(i per 1000.

Drnca-na ludiviHii, lininnia Itorbouica,
from tlats. strong, 5<ic. per doz. ; fS O* per UX\

CniuinM. started from sandbed. Mme. Crozv. Flor-
ence Vaugban, Alphouse Bouvler, Queen Ctiarlotte,
$3.00 per 100.

ISctzoiiiaN. Vernon and Argentea Guttata, from ?-ln.

pols. $;.' 50 per lOO. CWSatisf action Guarantkkd.

PAUL MADHR, East Stroudsburg. Pa.

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Crimson VcrscbHiTellll and Golden Redder. 60c, a 100;
folUa lUX). In variety. 55i:. a IW); J4.50 a IIXW.

ALTERNANTHERAS i\ Nana only, from soil.
50c. per 100; 13.50 per 1000.

AGERATUM l>lue ami ■ffhlte, 50 cts. per 100.

GIANT SWEET ALYSSUM eo eta. per too.

C. A. 1IAKKI8 & (O.. - Delaiison. N. Y,

Mention thy Florists' I;:xchanee when writing

XXX STOCK

\ eiy e.\tia siroLB, well Lirauehed vilunis.

in liii.l. ready for 34 in. pots, $3.00 a llO.
A BUTILuNS-Lnise yellow and red.
CUPHyEA— (I'lt'ar plant). Fine, in bloom.
HELIOTROPES-3 best oamed varieties.
LANTAN AS-Kitn'st varieties.
LOBELIA— t'tima Pmiiia blue, dwarf.
CAZANI-k SPLENDENS-Veryflne.
FUCHSIAS-Utft single and double, and
White Giant, the tinest double white. No
finer «t.oek To he had. Kxtrasadded. Catsh.
JOHX F. RrPP. - - Sbireninuslon-n, Pa.
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April 22, 1B99.

THe I=L-ORISTS' EXCHKNGl

455

GERMINATE your SEEDS in
JADOO FIBRE. (Every healthy
seed will come up.) ....

STRIKE your CUTTINGS

THE BIHEBifiSH JflDOO CO.,

k%/%^%/%^%/%^%/%'%%' I

JADOO FIBRE. (With ordinary
care loo per cent, will root.) . .

TRY "JADOO" AND BE CONVINCED.

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i

BY WILLIAM THICKER.

This work contains nine beautiful plates, eighteen full page descriptive

views of leading Water Gardens and Ponds, and numerous

smaller pictures prepared with special reference to

this work. On heavy enamelled paper.

Elegantly bound. Large octavo.

PRICE, $2.00.

The text deBcribes all operations from the growing of plants in tubs to the
large water garden, excavation of grounds, construction of ponds, adapting
natural streams, planting, hybridizing, seed saving, propagation, the aquatic ^
house, wintering, correct designing and planting of banlts and margins, and ^
all other necessary details. Prospectus and Keviews free on application. S

k. T. DE U MARE PTG a PUB. GO. LTD., P. 0. Box 1697, New York City i

We hm ( FOR HANDLING COLLECTIONS
«ven»here I FoR SECURING REPORTS. . . .

FUB INFORMATIOK WBITK

ThE NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE,

C. S. LODEIi, Sec'y, Til Broadway, New York.

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Tobacco Stems

FKESH, CLEAN, STRONG,
300 pound bales, $1 .50. Ton, $9.00

Freiih Importatloo ||||9l|Dnnil 9P1WN
Venulne Knicllafa nUalinUUni OrAIIII

$8.50 per 100 lbs.

il. G. FlUST S GO., I^!,o*^ ?*'st'!; PHILl., Pi.

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pOMBINING the
^ qualities of an
absolute insect exter-
minator with thoseof
a vigorous fertilizer.
Recommended and In
UBC by the foremoat
florlBte and nureerymen
In the land. For Sale at
the Seed Stores.

ROSE MF6. CO.,

Niagara Falls, New York
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GEORGE RIPPERGER,

SHEEP MANURE

I have now on hand a large quantity of
Al SHKP:p MANUUE. lySend for Price

LiBt and Sample

Bent Fertilizer for Top DresHine.

^S^y^Lr/o-tr^.'.'- LONG ISLAND CITY.

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GAPE FLOWERS
GYGAS LEAVES

No. 1. at »1 tbe lb. ; 10 lbs.
19 00. No. 2, at 70c. the lb.
10 lbs., »6 00.
lf>-20ln,, $1.40 the 10 leaves.
21-Sl In., tl.70. 33-36 In.. $2.65.
25-28 In., $2.00. 37-10 In., t3.00.
Natural Prepared. 2*32 '■>■. »2.30. 41-Mln.. 14 00.

Ten per cent, allowed for prompt cash Complete line
of China Fbrnkries, Jabdinikbeb. Babeets, Etc.

AUGiSTR0LKERaS0NS,52DeySt.,N.y.

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The Harrisii Disease . . .

Can be prevented bv Immersing the bulbs for
five hours In a solution of ... .
KRAFT'HPl^ANT TONIC, 99 per cent.
This has been concluelvely proven by experlraenta
at Llucoln Park, Cbleaso. The Tunic also kills
Hard Shelled Hcalv, Mealy Bug, and
other Insect pests without Injury to the plant
Send for circular and price list

KRAFT PLANT TONIC CO., Rockford, III.

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Umbrella Holders

White, liliic, Wine or Greon Etiamt-I, diam.
10 inehes, depth, 24 inches. Price, $3.00. De-
livered In U. S. A. on receipt of price, or sent
C. O. D. on approval.

CRANE BROS., Westfield, Mass.

Manufiictururs of LtiienolU SeariilcHH Sp':clallleH.
Mention the Plorlsti' Exchange when writing.

THE CEFREY LETTER CO.,

Manufacturers Of Florists* Letters. The best and
mo-jt artistic lettet- on the market. Pat. Jan. 3d, 1803.

F&ICE: -1^ or 2 inch letters, per hundred $1.60

Script letters, *' 3.50

Office and Factory, 446 Tremont St., Boston, Mass.

CHAS. L. P.AZOUX, Managek.
AOENT^S:

The Flower Market, Boston.
Emll. StefEens, New York.

McKellar & TVlnterson, Chicago.
H. Baycrsdorfer & Co., Pblla.

Agents wanted in all large cities. Telephon* 71&*3 Tremont.

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REED & KELLER

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

122 W. 25th Street,
NEW YORK CITV.

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BOSTON FLOBIST LETTER CO.

Manufacturers of FLORISTS' LETTERS.

IHinencloni of
this box, 83 iB.
lona bj 18 In.
wl.le and 11 In.
high, 2 sectiona.

This wooden box nlcel; *italiied and Tsmlabed*
18x60x13 made tn two iteoitonH, one for eaeb *lze
letter, given ana; with flmt order of 600 letteri.

Block Letters, \% or 2 ln«h slse, per 100. $3.00.
Script Letters. $4 00.
Fastener with each letter or word.
Used br teadlne floriati everrwhere and for
■ale br all wnolesale flo iito and supply dealers.

N. F. McCarthy, Treas. & Hanager.
5*^f Jl BOSTON*WIASS. MrJi?.!.

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HORTICULTURAL

AUCTIONEERS

Correspondence
Invited

Sales every Tuesday and Friday.

CLEARY & CO.,

60 Vesey St., NEW YORK.

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^^tsche Sartnei>,

i

Largest Circulation of any German
Horticultural Publication.

Subscribers and Correspondents In every part of the
world. Profusely Illustrated and practical articles
covering the whole held of gardening give the most
truatworthy and quickest reports about all progresa In
horticulture In European ami other countries.

As an Advertising Medium it offers thd best facilities
for opening foreign business relations-

Published Weekly. Subscription price $.3 00 per year,
mailed free to all couotrles. Sample copies free.

Tu^i6l\/roIIer-Tr(urh

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ALL Nurserymen, Seedamen. and Florists
wishing- to do business with Europe should
send for the

"PoitiGulturalBdvertiser"

This is the British Trade Paper, being read
weekly by all Horticultural traders; it is also
taken by over IC'O of the tjest Continental
houses. Annual subscription to cover cost
of postage, 75 cents. Address

HDIXOR8 OF THE "H. A."

Chllwell Nurseries, NOTTS, KNGLAND

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Long's florists' Photograplis.

For use in taking orders ; 272 subjects.
Tlie accepted up-to-date standard.
Sets 11.75 up. CATALOGUE FEEE.

Floral Art Catalogue.

For out-of-town business. Ninety-six
arrangements illustrated and priced
in a practical manner. SAMPLE
COPY, 20 cts. in stamps.

Address DAN'L B. LONG, Publisher.

BUFFALO, N. Y.

Mention the Wj>T\<.t' Exchange when wrfttas.

SllKallne SilKallne

Just the thing
for tying

bouquets and

stringing
Smilax.

Manufactured Expressly for Florists

JOHN C. MEYER & CO.,

87 Summer St., Boston, Mass.

Mention the FlorlBta' EzcliaDge wben writing

RED TOWERS BRAND

BONE MEAL

FOR FLORISTS

100 lb. bas, I8I1.75 ^00 lb. bag, W.3.25

Vi ton, S7.50 V4 ttill, »14.50

1 ton, S28.00

F. O. B. Bridgeport, Conn.

— ALSO —

Odorless Lawn Dressing

and

....Garden Fertilizers^

TERMS, CASH WITH ORDER

RED TOWERS GREENHOUSES

HACKENSACK, N. J.

Mention the Florist*' Exoh^n^e when wrItlDS.

YdU SHOULD KXOW WHAT
NIITEU GKOWEK< SAT

V^^^^B^V Iiiudoruua, not expcni

^^^^B iiifumiatlun. bookletB, prtf-es on
fc '^ request. Leaillnj,' Eaetern Liealers
handle It. Eastern C'heiniciil ('o.. i>irrH.,
tftiO Atlantic Avenue, BoMton, I>lnHi4.

Imperial Liquid
Plant Food

DOES.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

PUHE SHEEP MANURE

By the bag, ton or carload, ground
and prepared especially for gardens

and florists' use

Send for Price List and Sample.

J. L. ELLIOTF, Canal St. Bethlehem, Pa.

P. O. Box 26^.
Mention the FlorlBts' Exchange wben wiitlDg.

SHEEP MANURE

Cleaned and prepared ezpreiilT for florliti' hm.
Ton will And It tbe genuine artlole. For refereno*
to It! belnc Orit-ola» I refer Ton to Henrr F.
Wlohc!!. tois Market Street, PhUa.. Pa. Trial bag!
of IM Iba., IMOi per ton, llt.M. M ton at ton rate.
Caib with order.

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

lOia Ontario. St., PHILA., PA.

Mention the Florlsta* Bxchan^e wtien writing.

For deetrorlnii ground .. ole» in la»nii parki.
eardenB and oeineierles. The ouir FKUFKCI
mole trap in eii»tence. Guaranif-d lo catch
mole, where nil other fape fal_. Sold by
BeedBmcD.Aurlculiural Implement and Hjrdware
dealer, or .enl by express OD receipt of SS'^.OU Dy

B. W. HAi'es. KIDGEWOOD, N. J.
Mention the Floriete' Exchange when wrltln*.

45 d

Thb F^i-ORISTS' Exchange.

Iw4piifiililiilllli«i|iii|)«^^^^

IfonipMifiSi

B7l9WHAp
PnilADELPHIJV

TONDARD

BRANCH WAREHOUSES t
Kmracj ftod W«stali« Atohqob, Jeraey City, ff . 7.
JaeksoB At*. Jb r«KrMil St., Lonf iBlsnd CItj, K. T.

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STANDARD FLOWER POTS!

Packed In email crates, easy to handle.

Price

per

crate

Price

per crate

15002In. potalnc
1500 2M ^■

rate, $J.HS

120 Tin

pota In c

rate, 14.20

5.25

60 8

3.00

1500 2)t ■■

600

43 9

3.6C.

10003 "

5.00

4«10

•• 1

4.80

8003« ••

5.80

24 11

3.60

5004

4.50

24 12

M t

4.80

3205

4.51

1214

It •

4.80

144 6 "

3.16

616

" *

4.50

Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list
of Cylinders for Cut Flowers. Ilanplng BHSketa, Lawn
Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off for casli with order.

HILFINCER BROS. POTTERY,

OR..'. FORT EDWARD. N.Y

August Rolker & Sons, New York Agents,

52 Dkt Street. New York City
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YOUR^FI

WITH THE "INCOMPARABLE"

BORDEAUX NOZZLEj

cut9ho«. vrDnQcyr itAKitKi.

ourpaUnl ULnUOLIIb Si>|iA^ Kit
MakeM KmiilMlon « lille I'mnplng.

THE DEMINQ CO.VsALEM. OHIO.

, Twelve viiHttii-s of Spravtre. PIMPS OF
ALL KI.VDS. Write usorour Gen'l WtNtern
Agents, Itcnnlon & HubbpU, Chlrago, HU.

Catalogue and foraiiilas ajailej FREE,

M^'nflr-n tho Finriata' Kxfhang*- whpn writing.

"NICOMITE"

(PATENT)

VAPOR INSECTICIDE

No labor re(]uired

Harmless to bloom and foliage.

A certain killer of

RED SPIDBR, OREK^ FI^V,

and all ottier insect pests.

Tlie Tobacco Warehousing and Trading Company,

LOUISVILLF, KY.

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♦»♦ »»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦4

♦
♦
♦

♦

By the Bags,
Ton or Carload.

tW WRITE US FOIt QUOTATIONS,

♦
♦

♦

t

♦

X ELLIS & POLLWOKTH I

♦ MILWAUKEE, WIS. *

♦♦••♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦I

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IF YOU WANT A

GOODSASH LIFT

For a Very Little Money Get

. .. THE
,^^-NEW OEPPiRTURE."

For Descriptive Catalogue Send to

J. D. CARMODY, EVANSVILLE, IND.

MASTICA

FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES.

Proven auperiur lu ijull> . immer Lu apply liud.etayB on.
Not affected by extremes of weather. Endoraed by

Sronilnent florists. Send for descriptive clrcnlar of
IitHtica and Iflastlra Clazing i>lachlne8.

F. 0. PIERCE CO.,";i*^i,Tuf,^,lX.'- New York.

Mention the Plortsts* Elsohange when writing.

For. Calking

Cant Iron

ripe.

For
(Stopping
Leaks.

SMOOTH ON JOINTS
SMOOTH ON GISTINGS

SMOOTH ON MFG. CO.,

S-47 Communipaw Ave., JERSEY CITY, N. J.

Vrkbland Tompkins, B. S., chemist and Manager.

FLORISTS PREPARING

For their new work on Greenhouses will benefit
themselveB by writing to me, and describe the
number and size of VENTILATORS. State
whether separate or united.

E. A. ORMSBY, Melrose, Mass.

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STANDARD FLOWER POTS

First Quality. Cream Color.
1^ In., per 1000.. (2 40 | 3>/| in, per 1000, $ 4 95
2 in.,. " .. 2 75 4 in., '• « m

2V4 in., " .. 3 35 5 in., •• 10 80

i in., " .. 4 70 I 6 in., " ]6 50

Packages extra.

C. HENNECKECO.'""-^':^"'

Mention the FlorlBtf' Exchnnr*' wh.^n wn-mg

STflNDflBD FLOWER POTS

DO YOU NEED O
FLOWER POTS J

If SO, write for prices before you order.

WILMER COPE Sl BRO..

LIdcoId University) - - Chester Co., Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

TOBACCO
STEMS.

Bales, 300 to 500 lb3.,

70c. per 100 lbs.

TOBACCO DUST.

Bags 25. 50 and 100 lbs. 2^

ct8. per lb.
Above extra strong and
fresh.

SYRACUSE FLOWER
POTS

80LK AGBNT FOB
KKW JERSEY.

FIBRE VASES. RUSTIC
HANGING BASKETS,
HOSE AND GLASS.

U. CUTLER RYERSOM, 'SLVl'it^rl:

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STANDARD ♦ POTS.

We are now ready to supply a superior
quality of Pots in unlimited quantitieB.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on

application.

A. H. HEWS & CO..

NORTH CAMBRIDGE, - MASS.

ADOO FIBRE and
ADOO LIQUID

■Will do all that is claimed
If Intelligently Used J* J*

TRY THEM !

....THE...

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SGOLLAY BOILER

TOR

IflO, Etc.

HOT WATER OR STEAM.

Farminoton, Conn., March 9, 1896,n
"The Invincible Boiler you placed In my Carnation
houses lias given great satisfaction. I did not have to
run the boiler hard even when the thermometer etood
18 deg. below zero. It has proved ' InvInclble'JIn every
respect." Hugh Chksnkt, Florist.

SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE AND PRICE LIST
Estimates Cheerfully Given.

'INVINCIBLE."

Uentlon the Florfats'

JOHN A. SGOLLAY,

74 and 76 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N.V.

achang. wb0n WTttlPC.

..HAS POSITIVELY NO EQUAL FOR..

STRENGTH, DURABILITY and NEATNESS.

Guaranteed for 10 years. Has a solid wheel and shaft cast In
one (malleable iron). No slipping on Line Shaft as the case with
all others. Catalof^uetree.

Mention thlB paper. •••••£• HIPPARD, YoUngStOWfl, OhiO.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

1/3 OF YOUR MONEY SAVED

BY BUYING NEW UP-TO-DATE

Cable and Pipe Ventilators, Soil Sifters. Insecticide Mixers.

^•-SEND FOR NEW ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE.-^^

A. Q. WOLF ft BRO., Dayton, Ohio.

\l-ntl-in th." KlnrlPT"" Rx'^hnnir*-

226 N.5ALINA ST
SYRACUSE N.Y'

MonTton tho P'l^riMiw t-'^fhw »'

HOTHOUSE GLASS

All Sizes a Specialty.

C. S. WEBER & CO.

4 Desbrosses Street* New ¥ork«

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GLASS

For Greenhouses, Graperies,

Hotbeds, Conservatories,

and all other purposes. Get our Fig-
tTEES BEFORE Bttiing. Estimates freely
given.

N. COWEN'SSON,

392-94 W. Broadway, New York.

Mention th<* FlorlHtp' TCTf'hwngo whpn wytt'„p

CYPRESS

EBEEIIHefllit
MATERIAL

OF ANY DESCRIPIION.

•■ND POR •ATAL09UB.

Mention the KlorlsiB' Exchange when writing.

SUMMER IN WINTER

By Using

Standard Greenhouse Boilers

One cent gets oar Oatalo^n*.

GIBLIN & CO., . Utica, N. T.

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Eyass hproTed Challenga

Roller bearing eelf-olllng derlsa.
automatic Btop, solid link ohaln
makei the IMFROYED CHAL-
LQNua the most perfeot appa-
ratus In the market.

Write for catalogue ftnd prloet
before placing your orders elie*
where.

Quaker City Machine Co,,

BIOHMOND. IND*

n^it* C.A1. lui.fti rt [iiLi writing.

SASH BARS

UP TO HZ FEET >n LENGTH or LOGGER.

■REENHOUSI

AND 0T»;ER BUILDIN€ MATERIAL*

SontTifofout* Ittufitrated BooK
"CYPAESiS LUMBERANoh-sUSES"

Send Fot^'urSpeci&l Greenhoua^l^f cul&r.

THE^^T 5Tear^v5 [umbeih (9.,

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April 22, 1899.

The F=lorists' Exchange.

457

LORD & BURNHAM CO.

Horticultural Architects and Builders. Largest Builders of Greenhouse Structures.

rm^-fimMi!

'«!f'':!

,.,.„M,i;;'"i,'illi;a«ill''

LARGEST STOCK OF AIR DRIED CYPRESS IN THE NORTH

RED GULF CYPRESS GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

strictly free from sap. Write to New Yori< Office for Circular and Estimates
Send 5 cents postage tor latest Catalogue of Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating Ap-
paratus. Send 4, cents postage tor Catalogue of I'atent Iron Construction. Write tor
Circular of Hotbed Sasli and Frames.

We Make Special Greenhouse PUTTY— Price on Application

NEW YORK office: GENERAL OFFICE AND WORKS '.
ST. JAIMES BUILDING, B'WAY AND 26TH ST. IRVINGTON-ON-HUDSON , N. Y.
Mention the Florists' Bxchange when writing.

^Pll ^ ^^^^ A IAI^r% I A Al ^% is the earliest, easiest worked and most pro-
TlLE^ DRAINED L/XIMD ductivelmd. Byu^.i.ftile>,,ut-etiidol^tlie
• l^*- fc* I » J-mir* ^ 1^ mmr^mmm^ surplus water and admit tJ..- nli tn tl„- »..ll-
>h..Ih necessary t.. h..st risults in uu'l 1' iiltwre. My AGRICULTURAL
topAIN TILE nufts every requirement. .Make alsi- Sewer Pipe, Red
f and Fire Brick, Chimney Tops- Encaustic Side Walk Tile, etc^v.-ite tnr
u hat you want an. 1 juni'S. jfiHN 11. .H<'K.-ii)N, VD 1 hlnl -We. .lll)any,N.\ .

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GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress.

BEST GRADES. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP.

A.DIETSCH&GO.

615-621
SHEFFIELD AVE.

CHICAGO, ILL.

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Steam and Hot Water Heating

Economically and Perfectly Installed by

HENRY W. GIBBONS, ''

138 LIBERTY STREE1
NB'^ VORK.

EXPERT ADVICE AND PLANS FURNISHED. ESTIMATES FREE.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

A I A AA ''O'^ GREENHOUSES. GRAP- ^| A A A

GLASS "''^ANS's^o^SEr "' GLASS

VANHORNE, GRIFFEN & CO.,

fnnch and American Glass. **» S'.,*^«;;HJ5J'oh st!"' NEW YORK

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Water Every Day in the Year for
Flowers and Lawns when

Rider^^Erimn Hot Air Pumps

are used. Nearly 25.000 sold during the pa«t 25
years Prices reduced. Send to nearest office
for catalosrae "X."

Rider=Ericsson Engine Co.,

2-' Curllandt St., New York, j 86 Lake Street. Chicago.
239 Franklin Street, Boston. -10 N. 7th St., Phlladelplila.
692 Craig St., Montreal, P. Q. | 22 A Pitt St., Sydney, N.S.W.
M«>ntlnn the Florists' Bxchange when writing.

...THE...

Gorton Side Feed Boiler

SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR

GREENHOUSE HEATING.

VOU WANT THE BEST. WE HAVE IT.

Send for Catalogue and investigate for yourself.

GORTON & LIDGERWOOD CO.,

96 Liberty Street, New Yorlt.

6QEEP0DSE HEflTIIII! HP VE|ITILITI|I6,

Horticultural Architecture and Building.

ESTABLISHED 1844.

233 Mercer Street, • NEW YORK.

FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS.

NINETEEN SIZES.

Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus.

Rosehouses, Greenhouses, Etc., of Iron
Fraine Construction erected complet.
or the Structural Iron ^Vo^k ahip-
] ped ready for erection.

^- ,/ Iron Frame Benches with the

"Perfect Drainage Bench Til*'*

•r Slate Tops.

SEMD 4C. rOSTAGE KOIt 1I,I,USXIIAXED CAXALOGVE.

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,^TtT?Tj

INTERNATIONAL HEATER CO.

237 WATER ST., NEW YORK
BOSTON, 47 UNION ST. CHICAGO, S6 E. LAKE ST.

;,'AVk''R BOILERS F'" GREENHOUSES

Over SO years' experience. Write for Catalogue.

Mt'ntlnn the Florists' Exchange when writing.

GLASS

We carry the largest
stock of Greenhouse
Glass in New York.

We make a specialty
of I6x24s and can
make special prices.

SELECTED BRANDS IN FRENCH AND AMERICAN.

HQLBROOK BROTHERS, 85 to SOlBeeliman St., New Yorl(.

MM»t1on ttiA FlorlMtB' "RTohane** wh(»Tiwr1tln»

UentloD the Floiijits* Exchange when wrltlnc.

EXCLUSIVELY

A Greenhouse Heater.

Specially adapted for the work. Easy
to erect. Simple in operation. Eco-
nomical as to consumption of fuel.
Send for catalogue and list of prices.

MYERS & CO.

(Established 1819.)

I5I8-I520 So. 9th St., Philadelphia.

Mention the FlorlsU' Exchange when writing

^s^mi>^'

S HOT-BED

■ GREENHOUSE

■ VENTILATOR

i GULF

CYPRESS BARS

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

MANUFACTURED BY

■

S. JACOBS I SONS, Office: 406 W. 13th St., New York.

■ Estimates and

■ Catalogues

■ Cheerfully Furnlstied.

Greenhouse Glass at Wholesale

Factory. Storerooms ; ■

Borough of Queens. *

NY ■

Uentlon Um FlorlsU' Bxtbaia** WB

458

The F=i-orists' Exchange.

April 22; ISOfi-

For Florists and Market Gardeners.
Wholesale Catalogue sent on Application.

SEMPLE'S ASTER, choice strain, pink, white and lavender,
_'/ oz., 40 cents; oz., |1.50.

w. c

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

BECKERT, «^^S?

Allegheny, Pa.

ITOYELXIES o^THB SEASOIST-

\e\v HvhriH rfirnj^tinii Viil^nn A First-class Summer Blooming
rtew n^> UIIU ».ttl nailOIl V UlCan (,„r„„,,„„_ ^ ^^Jght red. very Irel

tlowerlDg variety, stroDg. erect grower, no fltick Deeded Well-estabHshed nlanta, from 2J^ Inch

pots, 3(or25ct8.;»1.0Ciierdozen S5.00 per lOOfJSat 100 rate.

ACAI,YI«HA SAMDERIANA 3 Inch pofs, 50c. each.

.„„ Size of Pot Perdoz. Per 100

ASPARAGUS .iPRENiJER 1 2U Inch

AGERATUM, PRINCESS PAULINE 2« ••

BROVVALIA, NEW filANT sS "

CAL.LA, MTTLE (JEHI 3 ••

PHYSAblS FRANCIIETTI (OhlneeeLanternPlant) 2',i "

DOUBI^Ii «ilANT ALYSSUM 2W "

CALIFORNIA VIOLETS, strong young plants

CLE3IATIS, large flowering vnrietles, 2-year-old

CLE.1IATIS l"AMCrL.\T.V.8trongplant8 4 "

CLE.1IATIS PAMCI;L.\TA 3 "

CARNATION, VICTOR, wi-Jleslalili8hed plant m •'

C. EISELE, I Ith and Jefferson Sts., PHILADELPHIA, PA

MjMtlo* tb» FlortfcU' Bxchange when wriung.

»0 50

M 00

50

4 00

50

4 00

1 00

700

50

400

40

300

200

3 00

20 00

1 50

75

500

300

Awarded Diploma for Pot
Plants.aad FirBtClassC&r-
tifloate for Cut Flowers by
American Institute, N.T

DAHLIA CAMELLI/EFLORA

ninetratcd In Florists' Exchange, August 13, 1898, and In Florists' Review, January 26, 1899,
This variety is particularly good lor Spring sales as pot plants and is an abundant bloomer,
valuable tor cut flowers, and does notexceed 2 feet in helf ht in pots or in field. The blooms are
bold, clean cut, pure white, with ver? (ulj center. Good, strong plants out of 2Vi inch pnts,
SI. 60 per doi. ; SIO.OO per 100. Will be in best condition for delivery April luth. Orders
booked now and filled in rotation. Cash with order.

A. L. IVIILLER, Jamaica Ave., Brookljrn, N. Y,

Mention the Florist*' Exchange when writing.

vJ i_j ^ -r I c; I ..^v. €

Write for our Price List of the New American
Pedigree Cannas, and older sorts

_ 2« Inch, VELUTINA, WOOper 100; FLAVA, »5.00 per 100;
NEROSA, t5,0U per 100; BICOLOR, »6.00 per 100
ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, Hii Inch. tl.OO per lOo; ^"i-wn., »o.uu per luu

THE CONARD & JONES COMPANY, 'West CroTe, Pa.

Mention the Flortats' Exchange when writing.

Hardy Aquatics

Nympha-a Alba Candldisslma, the larg-e-
flowerintf EngilFh Water Lily; pure white with
broad petals; early flowering, and continues
until frost. 50 cts. each; $5 00 per doz.

NyD;iph:ea Odorata, pure white with smaller
petals than the above,, 15 cts. each; $1.60 per doz.

Nymphaea Odorata Rosea, the flowers are
of large size, in color deep pink. Early and
free bloomer until heavy frost, 35 cts. each ;
$3.50 per doz. by express. Cash with order.

D. B. SEIDEL,

728 W, Marltet St., - - POTTSVILLE, PA.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

PeaGoers Hew Daiiias

For 1899-

Best New Varieties.
Best Old Varieties.

Send for our new llluBtrated Trade List before order-
ing elBewhere.

|^~PEACOCK'S DAHLIAS always received highest
awards over all competitors. Forty-sis first prizes
out of forty-nine entries during past four years—
an unequftled record.

Best New and Standard Carnations —

Beautifully Illustrated and accurately described In
otir Trade List. Send for copy.

Surplus Stock of Mixed Dahlias—

At rlKtit price. Also Dahlias under color
jy CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED.

W. p. PEACOCK, - - Atco. N.J,

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CHNNKS

Msra. Ctjozy, CnAS. Hkndekson, Eoandale,
Florence VArr.nAx, and other varieties,
already htnrt<_'d, J;2.U0 per 100; $15.00 per lOOU.

A. Nana, R. Na?

60c. a 100 ; $5.00 a 1000.
DCnnMIAQ Flowering. Thuebtonta, A. gct*
DtUUninO TATA, FKA8TI. etc., 2 In.. $2.00 a 100.
Manicata ItKGo.viAa.S In., fine, fS.OOperdoz.

VINCA MAJOR ISio^'-"" P" '«" * '"■ »«•«'

lUY npRANIIIM SocT. DK CnAS. TtlBNlIR, In
l¥I UCnHniUm l,ml, 3 in., $5.00 per lOO.

SMILAX From DaU, 50 cte. per 100 ; tl.OOperlOOO.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS ni'6?:^Z'T^i

Va< iFic, J. Jmneb, K. Dailledouzb, 2 In., $^,50

per KKi.

nrPAMIIIMQ i'-RUANT. Mmb. Sallkrot. rose.
u u n M n I u m o m rs. tavlok, 2 in.. ?2 00 per too.

DOUBLE PETUNIAS K'si'pfr™"'

....CASH, PLEASE....

AJ. BALDWIN. Newark, Ohio.

Ifentlon the norlsta" Exchange when wrttlns.

GENUINE
STOCK.

TARRAGON

PLANTS and ROOTS.

H. MAI^LIET, Bound BrooU, M.J.

MRntlon the FlorlBts' Exchange when writing.

50 sorts. Cactus show, and pompon, our
selection, labeled. 100 in 20 sorts, §3 50, shipped
at purchaser's expense.

MADEIRA VINE ROOTS

Large tubers, 75c. perlUO; $l.m per 1000.

A. B. DAVIS & SON, Purcellville, Va.

(Near AVnsbineton, 1). ('.)
Mention the Florlata" Exchange when wrltlnff.

NEVT- CANNAS

GOLDEN SCEPTRE, parentage. Paul Mar-
OUANT by Flacoida. Tbe most proUflc Canna to
date, color pure golden-yellow, branching from 3 to
6 flowerlDg stems.

GIGANTEA RUBRA, superb dark foliage, 7 to
8 feet, orange-scarlet flowers, good size ; grand for
massing, tropical effect. $3.00 per doz. ; $15.00 per 100.

A. GILCHRIST, Florist, Toronto Junction,

ONTARIO, CANADA.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

mn STEWS

ON HAND N EXTRA FINE COHDITOM.

CycRM Revoluta SteniH, 3 to 10 lbs., 280 lbs acase
" " " 4 to 12 " 3I»

12 to 35 " 355
" 35 to 70 " 220 "
JAPANESE nORNINO QLORV, Blngle and double
PHYSALIS FRANCHETTI.
Trade List of JAPANESE NURSERY STOCK
Now Ready.

Suzuki & lida, II B'way, New York.

Main Office. 3 Nakamura, YOKOHAMA. Japan.
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Millt'ftfr Hl..,!. UlI.,!. Itii..!. litl^l. Hil..!..!. Uit^l. ULI..I1

FOR SPRING PLANTING

LIHUM AVIIAXUM,7 toSlin.. poriro $4.60; 9 to U in , per 100, $7.00.
I Ru'irum, 9 ti> 11 in " 7.00.

L,II.IIJ9I SPECIOSVni

Alhum, 9 to II in.
Melpomene, 7 to 9 Id..

GUARANTEED SOUND BULBS.

7.00.
5.00.

CHICAGO:
84-86 Randolphs).

NEW YORK:
14 Barclay St.

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE,

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FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Largest Stock in the Country.

All goods up-to-date and of superior quality
Write us for prices and other information
Our Dew Catalogue sent on application to
the trade only.

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO..

60, 52. 54, 56 N. Fourth St., PHILADELPHIA, Pa
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\Y7E will now give advance IMPORT
" prices on any kind of BULB FOR
SUnnER AND FALL DE-
LIVERY. Harrisii, Longi-
florums, Fieesias, Callas, Kd-
mans, Dutch Bulbs, and
Azaleas, etc.

ADDRESS H. H. BERCEI? & CO.,

CEstabllshed 1878.) 47 Barclay St., New Vorii.
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SPECIALTY:

Floral Metal
Designs ^j^

***

SPECIALTY:

Prepared O* J*
Cycas Leaves*

*##

A. HERRMANN,

Specialty : Wheat Sheaves.

WRITE FOR CATALOGUE.

404, 406, 408, 410, 412 East 34th Street,
NEW YORK CITY.

Manufacturer of Metal Floral Designs

Importer and Dealer in Florists' 5upplies.

, Mention the Florists* Kzchanffe when wrltinv.

St^LTIES AT LOW RATES

ACALYPHA SANDERI

ASPARAGUS

SPRENGERI.

2}i inch, 25 for $1.50, mailed ; ll.OO per 100.
3ii inch, $8.00 per 100, express.

Fine Plants from 2'A Inch pots, 30c.
$3 per 12; $25 per I OO.

BABY PRIMROSE.

Orders booked now for early delivery.

8 for $1.00; 25 for $3.50, mailfd. From 3 inch

pots, $3.U0 per 12 ; $20 per 100.

MR. BURBANK'S NEW CALLAS.

"FRAGRANCE." "LEMON GIANT."

A really wonderful novelty, with immense
pure white mveft scented flowers, produced in

Bright Icmiin-i/eUnw flowers. Leaves of enor-
mous size, spotted white, as ornamental as an

amazing prolusion, bmallest offsets bloom m Alocasla, grown as easily as a potato Pro
' .1.. »".! 1—. duces bulbs two feet around II

Extra large bulbs, sure to bloom, 75 cents
each ; $6.00 per 13, mailed.

4 months and less.

Every Florist Must Have it.

$1.00 and $3.00 per 12 mailed.

BEGONIA

GRAF ZEPPELIN.

Brightest Colored new dou-
ble Beg-ooia in existence.
Fiery vermilion. Will be-
come as popular as Gloire de
Lorraine. Excellent pot
plant and fine bedder. $3.60
per 12; gl5 per 100.

TUBEROUS
BEGONIAS.

Single mixed, $3.60 per 100.
Double mixed, $6.00 per 100.

GLOXINIA.

Fine bulbs, $3.00 per 100.

DAHLIAS

,,„„, ., ,,, „,, ., „^onsiancy, MISS iiarry, llird of rassage, Eleg-ans, Ja's Vick Mn'dei
c,l Perfection Miss Tlmtcher, President, Kleine Domntia, Suushine-lOO in 10 Sorts frott^'ahovB
our choice. $6 per 100. Send tor list of 600 varieties. i""'" i" sorts rrom above,

FINE FOR CUTTING. SJ-gRICIO ANEMONES.plantedoutm

November and bring more money than Carnatio'il^ jT.'so p^eTlOO. Siai eT' Vb^NTBRETlVs
bloom out-of-doors in October, November, and In pots all through wint5?.°5 8lr?sfj"Jt(W,

LILIUM SPECIOSUM RUBRUM. g">,^'>"»>sJustreoelvedfrom
" Holland. f5 per 100; 36, $1.26

A. BLANC tc CO., Philadelphia.

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N/EGELIAS.

All florists should grow
these in quantity. Their
grand velvety foliage and
large clusters of brilliantly
colored flowers are sure to
command a ready sale. Sin-
gle plants frequently bear
over 300 flowers.

SPOTTED CALLAS.

Monster bulbs, $3.C0 per 100,

AMARYLLIS.

Veitch's Seedlings. Many
bear flowers 9 Inches across.
I3.60p€rl2.

N";jelias.

NOTE OUR LOW PRICES FOR WHOLE ROOTS

$6 pei' IW.vmir choice from the following: Oloriosa. Baron
hhroeder, Beauty of Brentwood, King of Cactus, Kvnereith
Matchless (18 prizes), Wm. Pearce, Zulu, Gilt Edge" WmAgnew'
Coiistancy.Miss Barry Bird of Passage, Elegans, Jas. Vick, Model
^resident. Kleme Domnt a. RnnHh nR_inn i„ in., — *„ » , i»iuuci

We are a atraight shoot and aim to grotv into a vigorous plant*

A WEEKLY MEDIUM OP INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN. SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL.

¥01. XI. BO. 17.

NEW YORK, APRIL 29, 1899.

One Dollar Per Tear

HYDRANGEA OTAKSA

IN BUD AND BI.OOM.

We have to ofTer at this time a flue lot of plants in 5-inoh pots, with one fine head
of bloom on each plant. The blooms are well developed and just beginning to show
color. This will make capital stock for retailing during May, as it will be in perfect
condition at that time. PRICE, as long as unsold, $3.00 per Dozen.

We have to offer at this [> H H HO H F M H I? O IM ^

time a splendid stock of r\IIWL/v/L'LllL'r\v/llO

Plants are in splendid shape, well budded, and will give satisfaction both as

regards quality and price. $9, $12, $15 and $ 1 8 per Dozen, according to size

AZALEA MOLLIS.

We can supply strong blooming plants, well budded, \h to 18 inches high, at
$35 00 to $50.00 per 100— according to size. We have also some fine specimen
STANDARDS, grown to single stem, head 3 to 4 feet from ground, tree form, which
we can supply at $1.50 each; $15.00 per Dozen. These are rare and scarce, and
very desirable stock.

TREE ROSES.

We have to offer an exceedingly fine stock, finest varieties, strong heads, straight
stems, and in flrst-class, A No. 1 condition. $6.00 per Dozen ; $40.00 per 100.

HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES.

Leading Varieties : — Paul Neyron, Mine. Gabriel Luizet, Anna de Diesbach,
Magna Charta, Mrs. John Laing, Gen. .lacqueminot, etc. $12.00 per 100.

TREE P>EONIES.

—50 of the very finest and newest varieties
well budded and will bloom this season.

We have received a recent importation,
from Japan. The.se plants are very strong

$6.00 per doz.; $40.00 per 100.

We have, also, a very fine lot of HERBACEOUS PAEONIES to offer, white,
pink, crimson, etc., at $12.00 per 100.

F. R PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y.

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CYCAS RWOLUTA STEMS

"I'T^ fE have supplied the Trade in U. S.

~ ' and Europe for fifteen years with

these stems, and guarantee

First=CIass Stock,
Long Leaved Variety.

Sizes 1 to 20 lbs. weight,
SECURE them NOW. Write for Price.

Aspidistra Variegata Clumps

NOW is the time to force these. Per Sample clump, 40c. ;
per dozen, $4.00; per 100, $30.00, as long as stock lasts.

LET US ESTIMATE ON YOUR WANTS FOR

Narcissi, French Romans, Hyacinths, Tulips, Jonquils, ijnuf
Freesias, Calla /Ethiopica, Harrisii, Longiflorums, 1^**"

B.H.BEBI!ER&llO.,"'^r4?Ba[ClaySI..)l.y.

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DORMAMTii™lROSES

We have just received a consignment of STRICTLY FIRST-CLASS, STRONG,
HEAVV, DORMANT, AMERICAN-GROWN, OWN-ROOT ROSE BUSHES,

20 to 30 inches high, well liranched, consisting of the following kinds and quantities :

125 Anna de Diesbach 340 Perp. White Moss

50 Baron Maynard 275 Seven Sisters

260 Coquette des Alpes 150 Blanche Moreau

960 Gen. J. Margoiiin 50 Clemance Raoux

245 Empress of I hina 190 Gen. VictorVerdier

Also a limited quantity of 2d size bushes, 15 to 18 Inches high, freely
branched, in the following l<inds :

Baron Maynard Louise Odier

Blanche Moreau Perpetual White Moss

Clemance Raoux Baron Taylor

Gen, Jules Margotiin Caroline de Sansel
La Rosier Countess Serenye

The above arc offered, until sold, in bundle:

No less than 10 of one kind sold as follows

Strictly I st size, lO for 75 cts., or $6.50 per lOO.
Large 2d size, lO for 50 cts., or $4.00 per lOO.

IN SAME SHIPMENT THERE ARE

90 Dawson
400 Mme. Plantier
120 Sweet Briar
100 Gem of the Prairie

90 Mme. A. Rougemont

Gen. Victor Verdier
John Hopper
Mme. Plantier
Eugene Gunnois

of 10.

Lar<?e Flowering kinds, 2 yrs. old,
3 to 5 ft. iu height, good roots. These
we offer until sold at f 10 00 per 100.
Large, dormant, 3 vear old roote, with strong growths,
3 feet in height, f 8 00 per ino.
ItCDftDIAIIC Sl»I«E!»iGEI«I, New Crop Seed, S7.50 per Kon; $1 00 per 100.
nSrAIIHUUO p. IS%I<ilTS, New Crop Seed, $10.00 per 1000: »1.25 per lOO.

18 50 p-r lOfO

»1 00 per 100.

500 CLEMATIS, HOLLAND-GROWN
AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII

GANNA AUSTRIA, Dormant Roofs

CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO.

50I and 503 W. 13th St., I'«W«r N. Y. CITY.

Importers, Exporters and Growers' Agents of SEEDS, BULBS and PLANTS.

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STANDARD VARIETIES!

Fine 2 inch Stock, for Immediate Shipment.

SPECIAL BEDDING GERANIUMS

AT $4.00 PER 100.

Mme. JauHn (Rruani), beautiful noach-pink; A. RIccard (Bruant), best scarlet bedder;
H. Uautlienay (tlruant). i)est deep salmoti bedder; Kleur Poltevine, best aureole for
b'ddiug; Couiitesa de Castrls (QruaatI, grand pink; Atcnes Kelway, fine large
pinii ; Mme. Barry, splendid deep pink.

1000 of above Horls, our selection or quantities, lor $3.3.00.

THE FOLLOWING AT $3 00 per 100; $25 00 per 1000.

Frances Perkins, a grand pink hedder; Mme. de La Roux (Bruant) the liest single
s Imon ; Due de Montmort, an intense, briiliaDt, purplish carm'ne; Bonuatt, a splen-
di'l deep pink; Marvel, a grand crimson bedder; J.J.Harrison (Bruant), a tine scarlet;
James Vtck (Bruant), a tine salmnn-pink ; Mme. Buchner and Comtesse de Har-

court, the best of all double whites for bedding.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS '"'l^^'^^lVSl' SloT,%\ loo.

9Irs. C. H. Pelrce, Frank Hardy, Alice Carey, Robt. O. Carey, Solar
Queen, Chempn-ec, AuHlrallan liold. Black Hawk, Mrs. O. P. Bassett,
^nowQneeu, Autumn Ulory, ^V. H. Chadwick, Vellow Fellow.

.300 of above varietiex for S'JO.OO ; 1000 for 83.3.00.

THE FOLLOWING AT $3 00 per 100.

of Castle-wood, Mrs. H. Robinson
varieties. 500 of this class for IS13.&0.

Major BonnafiTon, Rose

Owen, H. ^r. Rleman, Belle

Mrs. S. T. Mnrdock, and many other

CARNATION CUTTINGS nne stock, now Ready.

ItE^W VORK and MRS. JAMES DEAN, »s.ooperlOO; •40 per lOOC).
BOKi TON, trom soil 4.00 " 3S '

FROM SOIL. Sio.oo per 100. Melba, Gov.
•SrlKjjs, Ouke of Vork, Liberty, Pro-
gress, Cardlnalis, Emlllne.

CARNATION NOVELTIES

THE COTTAGE GARDENS, 'if™ Queens, N.Y.

UentloD the FlorlsU' Elxcluuin wb«n wrltlo(.

460

Twe F'LORISTS' EXCHHNGB.

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P" 'INK J! 'T I Bulbs for Spring Planting.

CYCASREVOLUTA

(SAGO PALM)

Only lOc. per lb.

DAHLIA)

Per doz. Per lOO.
, named sorts, large clumps. $1.50 SIU.OO

L.ICIU AUKATUM, 9 toll..,

I.11.IUM ALBUM, -to 9

LILIIIM RUBRUM, 7to9

MADEIRA VINE, strong rooU,
CINNAMON VINE

GLADIOLUS

.»0
.75
.75
.'20

.30 3.00

Per 100. Per 1000.

fine ml:ie<l 81.00 8S.0O

6.50
5.30
4.30
1.00

INVIQORINE ^^JViltz^ER 100 lbs., $2.65.
WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, NEW YORK.

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I ROSE HILL NURSERIES!

JUST ARRIVED

Fine

Condition

PANDANUS UriLIS SEED.... :
KENTIA WENDLANDII SEED 1

DRAC^NACANESc'o".

D. Regina, Albo Marginata,

Brasiliensis, Strlcta Grandis. Qladstonel,

Metailica and Terminalls.

SIEBRECHT & SON, New Rochelle, N. Y. ?
»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»»»♦♦»♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦»»»♦»♦♦♦♦♦»»»»»♦«

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IMPORT BULBS

We offer advantages over foreign houses to which we call your attention :

FIRST EARLY SHIPMENT °b'u,S."'""' ^""-"^
HOME INSPECTION ?ra1n?a'!^"^""''°' "'<"""-

RESPONSIBILITY raortt'/aWe.^^*"""^ ^°"^ ""'-

WE W LL GUARANTEE cheaply ae it separately im-
II L IIII.LUUnilMllH.Lp(,rjg^from 5 or 6 sources.

ROMAN HYACINTHS, EXTRA, 13 to 15 elms., - • Per 1000, SI5.00.

PLEASE MAIL US TOUR LIST FOR PRICING. m'

i

VATJGHAN'S SEED STORE, ?s.^*A'iv8i-8« R'^-oip- s..

_ NEW YORK, U Barclay Street

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DREER'S...

SPECIAL OFFER OF

DORMANT STEMS

Cycas
Revoluta

(SAGO PALM).

Our importation of Cycas stems has arrived
in excellent shape, and planted now, will, under
the most ordinary conditions, make fine salable
plants in Autumn. We are especially strong in
the smaller sized stems that weigh between four
and ten pounds each, and which will not only
make nice decorative plants, but which meet with
a_readv sale in the retail trade.

Pricelin lots of 2S0 lbs or less, 1 Oc. per lb.
SPECIAL PRICE on larger lots.

HENRY A. DREER,

714 Chestnut St., Phila., Pa.

Mentloo the PlorUts* Ezchane« when wrlUns.

LILIUM AURATUM. g

Every Bulb sound add healthy, (Size, T to 9. inches in circumference, $5.C0 per 100 0

good strong stock, not many left, ( " 9 to 11 '• " 6 50 per 100 J?

LILIUM RUBRUM and ALBUM... §

LAMCIFOLIUSI RUBRIIM, 7 to 9 inchesinSoircumference.to coper 100 O

ALBUM, V to 9 " " 6 00 " O

TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS... 8

Red, Pink and|\Vhite. (separate colors) $3.00 per 100. A

NAMPn nAULIA RrtOT^ strong Field-grown Roots, as- 9

AIVICU UMnUIA nW^IO. t,orted in 20 varieties, each root 6

labeled. (Send tor List of varieties). Price $8.00 per 100. {?

ana'panifuiarson Guaranteed Bermuda Lilium Longiflorum. §

Q Estimates cheerfully eiven on All French, Dutch. Japan and Bermuda Forcing Bulbs for
0 Fall delivery. "RUSSIAN" LILY OF THE VALLEY and HAMBURG or BERLIN PIPS.

§ STUMPP & WALTER CO., ^ran^-L^ft^r^.: 50 Barclay St.,N.Y.

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s

CYCAS REVOLUTA

The True Long Leaf Variety.

Now ready for delivery. Prices lu large and small quantities cheerfully given.

Stems from 6 inches up.

F. W. 0. SCHMITZ,"^"^^? Jersey City, N.J. |

I

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ASTER.

Semple's White, Crimson, Laven-
der and Pink, trade pkt. 25c., oz-
Jl.25; Giant White Comet, trade
pkt. 25c.. oz.|2.0(). CAULIFLOWER, IiiinlBhfor^.'-
Ing. CABBAGE, earllestflat. FORCI \<i UA D-
IlsH. Bii^Trade List and Sample on application.

BEAULIEU. AVoodhaveii. N. Y.
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ALM

^^Sf^e^x/< (

RESH
ON HAWr

~ :iOO 1000 300U
COB Weddeliana....;i.00 $8.00 $2.50

Keutla Belmoreana.. 1.00 6.50 17.50

L.ataniiL Borbonica... .SO 2.50 6.50

Asparasus PIuiuobus

Nanus 1,25 1000'

Draciena ludiviHa per oz., 50 cu.

J. L. SCHILLER, 404 E. 34th St. Kew YorL

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ON HAND IN EXTRA FINE CONDITION.

Cycns Kevolula Sleuis, 3 to 101b8.,2S0]bB. ncase
1 to 12 " 3(iO
" " " 12 to 35 " 355 •'

35 10 70 " 220
JAPANESE nORNINO QLORY, Blogle and double
PHVSALIS FRANCHETTl.

Trade List of JAPANESE NURSERY STOCK
Now Ready.

Suzuki & lida, II B'way,NewYorl(.

MalnOtfice. 3 Nakamura, YOKOHAMA, Japan
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

:H.W. BUCKBEE:

S SecD SPECIALIST, £

■ Rockford Seed Farms.^.^ ■
' <M,^Fofest City Gteeobotises. \

■ Lock Bo.x 811, ROCXFORD, ILL. ■
» Special Prices Upon Application. m

■ ri-sic' l^At-iuiim,- wtiHTi writing.

5 SPECIAL SEEDS S

\ For the FLORIST and GARDENER. \

■ Send for Wholesale Catalogue, . . ■

5 JOHNSOI<< & STOKES, Si

■ 217-219 Market St., Philadelphia. jj

Meniiuii Kit^ Klon^la KxL'hiii.,;,^ wli,ru writing.

ESTABLISHED 1802

SEEDS

Just Arrived in Fine Condition,
FRESH SEEDS^

OF

SEAFORTHIAELEGANS

Price, $3.00 per I OOO.

J.IVI.THORBURN&CO.

(Late of IS John Street)

36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK

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April 2», 1899

The F^lorists' Exchknge.

461

SEED miDIE (EFOBT.

Points and mtormutiOD from seedsmen, andall
Interested in tbis column, solicited. Address
Editor Seed Trade, care of Florists' Ei-
OHANOR, P. O. Box 1697. New Tork.

Syracuse, N. Y.— A. D. Perry and Mrs.
Perry have returned from their annual
Winter residence in Florida and tlie
South. Spring trade was late in stai-t-
iHg this year and a very heavy business
is being done.

Miss E. K. Yooell, who has Iieen book-
keeper for eiglit years at the Perry seed
store, was married on the 19ih inst. to
Mr. Ernest Clarence Edwards, a prosper-
ous young farmer of Fayetleville, N. Y.
She was the recipient of some very hand-
some presents.

Des Moiues, la. — The Iowa Seed Com-
pany recently shipped 30 bushels of seed
corn to New South Wales. Another ship-
ment by the company was au order of
140 bushels of assorled seeds to Natal,
South Africa.

Buffalo, N. Y.— Whitney-Eckstein Seed
Company, of liuffalci, has been incorpo-
rated; capital, $00,000. Directors— G.
S. Hull, Buffalo; Adolph Eckstein and
Charles Eckstein, New York City.

Import and Export Statistics.

"The Treasury Department has com-
pleted the computation of the statistics
covering the exports and imports during
the last fiscal year. Those which relate
to the exports and imports of plants,
shrubs, flowers and seeds, etc., constitute
a hiK'lily interesting exhibit to the dealer
in thesi' lines.

Plants, ti'ees, etc., and natui-al flowers
(free) were impoi-tedto the value of $'-V2,-
<358. Of this amount those reaching New
Y'ork, N. Y., represent .1f29,401; San
Francisco, Cal., .11,82;!, and Buffalo
Creek, N. Y., .11,002.

Of the total amount there came from
Germany a value of .1288; Jhe f'nited
Kingdom, 11:!,:fO(;; Bci-muda-, 11-1,161;
Dominion of Canada, .11,o.sl; Colombia,
11,;!10; .lajian, 1-t2'.l; Tui'kev in Asia,
$110; and Hawaiian Islands, 11,303.

Of plants, orchids, etc., for forcing
under glass (dutiable) the total amount
reaches 1720, .5o(). Baltimore, Md., re-
ceived a value representing 16,728; Bos-
ton and Charlestown, Mass., 133,164;
Delawai'e, 1-30."); Georgetown, D. C,
1711; Hartford, Conn., .12,882; New
Haven. Conn., 1372; New York, N. Y..
1.-|34,0.-2; Philadelphia, Pa, 1-t6,.-j<t8;
Providence, R. I.. 182(5; Richmond, Va.,
11,318; Corpus Christi, Tex., 1300; Gal-
veston, Tex., 142.'); New Orleans, La.,
1."i4."i; Los Angeles, Cal., 150'J; Paget
Sound, Wash, .11,032; .San Francisco,
Cal.. 14,107; Willamette, Greg., 1,523;
Buffalo Creek, N. Y., 13,982; Chicago,
111., 120,840; Cuyahoga, Ohio, 122,8,ss;
Detroit, Mich., 13, 86.'); Erie, Pa., 12(>1 ;
Genesee, N. Y,, 114,688; Miami, Ohio,
1400; Milwaukee, Wis., 13,679; Minne-
sota, .Minn., 11,:!33; Niagara, N. Y.,
14,or,0; Vt.,1ir,9; Albany, N. Y., 1793;
Cincinnati, ( lliio, 12,310; Columbus, Ohio,
1653; Didiaiiapolis, Ind., 13,,=S78; Kan-
sas City, Mo., .1267; Nashville, Tenn.,
182.5; Pittsburg, Pa., 1(i,.") 74; St. Louis,
Mo., 11,068; Syracuse, N. Y., 1356.

The countries from which the principal
imports were received were from Austria-
Hungary, representing a value of 1649;
Belgium, 1116,878; Denmark, $251;
France, 1100,339; Germany, 159,080;
Italy, 14,S14; Netherlands, .1299,140;
.Switzerland, .11, 90:1; I'nited Ivingdom,
.163,2(;7; Bermuda, 13(i,827; Quebec,
Ontario, etc., 16,150; Mexico, $1,201;
West Indies, British, 12,754; Brazil,
12,323; Colombia, 11,293; China, $3,-
849; Hongkong, 12,793; Japan, 124,-
087, and Turkey in Asia, $1,294.

The total value of cut flowers exported
from the United States was .12.967; our
imports of cut tlowi'rs representing a
value of 111,914.

European Notes.

The moisture so necessary for our
growing crops has arrived at last and is
fairly evenly spread over the whole of
Europe; at the same time the atmos-
pheric conditions are, in other respects,
most unfavorable. Asa consequence, the
weaklings among the plants ai'e dying
out of the ranks rapidly. This is vei'y
apparent in connection with rutabagas,
the destruction of which has been much
more complete than we had supposed
even so late as last week. The result is
that the prices of stocks on hand have
risen consideraljly, for if we have a good

European demand during the season just
beginning there will lie a genuine scarcity
to I'eport by the end of May.

Cabijages are a bit of a puzzle just now.
It looks as if the earliest varieties
would run to seed fairly well; but the
second early and late sorts appear to be
at a standstill.

The reports of abundant rains in Cali-
fornia have checked the further rise in the
price of mustard for the |)resent, but
should a fresh demand spring up from
your side before tiie new crop Is ready,
famine prices will rule. The price of rape
remains tii-m, with an upward tendency;
the acreage standing is so short that
higher values are inevitable.

Florists will l>e glad to know that the
new crop of Aralia Sieboldi Is one of the
best on record. The quality of the third
picking just received is the best we have
ever seen. The demand in Europe is verj'
brisk.

French bulbs are still being offered at
sacrifice prices. Roman hyacinths ap-
pear tohavetouched bottom, but narcissi
go lower every week; in fact the first
size bulbs of the Paper White are offered
at less than the cost of packing and
freight to London. Freesias are also
offered at very low figures, but the stocks
now grown in the south of France are so
badly mixed that it is not safe to handle
them.

The latest reports from Holland are to
the effect that nearly all the bulbs have
recovered from the effects of the recent
frosts and are progressing favorably.
EiROPEAN Seeds.

Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing.
Established 1816. Inookporatkd 1890.

COXSEEDCO.

CALIFORNIA SEEDS A SPECIALTY.

Growers of Onion, Lettuce, Carrot, Sweet
Peas, Asters and Cosmos.

34 Gansevoort St., 411. 413, 416 Sansome St.,

HEW YORK.

m FR&NGISGO.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

I PLANT SEED CO. |

« Wiiolesale Mercliants. *

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Hardy Aquatics

Nympha>a Alba Candldlssima, the larg^e-
tlowering English Water Lily; pure white with
broad petals; early tioweriny:, and continuee
until frost, Bit eta. each; $5 00 per doz.

Nymplia'aOdorata, pure white with smaller
petals than the alto ve, l&ots.each: $1.60 per doz.

Nymplia'a Odorata Rosea, the flowers are
of large size, in color deep pink. Early and
free bloomer until heavy frost, 35 eta. each;
$3.50 per doz. by express. Cash with order.

D. B. SEIDEL,

728 W. Market St.. - ■ POTTSVILLE. PA.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

PeaGOGk's New DaHlias

Enr lOAA^ Best New Varieties.
rOr lOVy^Best Old Varieties.

Send for our new illustrated Trade List before order-
ing elsewhere.

Ci^PEACOCK'S DAHLIAS always received highest
awards over all eoinpetltors. Forty-Blx first prizes
out of forty-nine entries during paet four years—
an uneyualed record.

Best New and Standard Carnations—

Beautifully illustrated luid accurately described In
our Trade List. Send for copy..

Surplus Stock of Mixed Dahlias—

At right price. Also Dahlias under color
ByCORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED.

W. p. PEACOCK, - - Atco. N. J,

Mention the Florlste' Exchange when writing.

AMPELOPSIS Veitchii

X,

No.

Per 10

Per 100

I'eilOOO

$1.00

$7.00

$60.00

No. 2,

.80

6.00

50.00

No. 3,

> - c=ii=^c=> N/'N/' r<«j .

Per 10 I'Bi-lOO Per 1000

■ $0.60 $3.00 $45.00
.50 4.00 30.00

CLEMATIS PANICULATA.

Per 10 Per 100 Per 1000

Strang Plants, out of pots SO 60 «5 00

Plants, from 3 Inch pots 60 3 50

2 50

840 00
30 00

iS5 OO

DWARF BOX

ORIENTAL PLANE, S to lO reet and 10 to 13 feet.

50,000 PLANTS

2c., 3c., 4c. and 5c. each.

SMALL EVERGREENS FOR TRANSPLANTING. ORDER QUICKLY. SEND FOR WHOLESALE LIST.

THE ELIZABETH NURSERY COMPANY, • Elizabeth, N. J.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing. _

CALIFORNIA PRIVET,

DAHLIA CAMELLI/EFLORA sisl

Illustrated In Florists' Excliange. August 13, 1898, and In FloristB' Review, January 26, 1699.
TbiB variety is particularly good for Spring sales as pot plants and is an abundant bloomer,
valuable for cut Howers, and does not exceed 2 feet in heif ht in pots or in field. The blooms are
tiold, clean cut, pure white, with very full center. Good, strong plants out of 2% inch pots,
SI. 50 per doi. ; SIO.OO per 100. Will be in best condition tor delivery April 10th. Orders
booked now and tilled in rotation. Cash with order.

A. L. NIILLER, Jamaica Ave,, Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing.

CAWWiLS

Write for our Price List of the New American
Pedigree Cannas, and older sorts

■ I . .. — i . .1 i-i . _ 2W Inch. VELUTINA, SH.OOper 100; FLAVA, »5.0O per lOOi

«-''—' *^ I ■' '1.^^^^ NEBOSA. »5.00 per lUOi BICOLOR, »6.00 per 100

ASPARAGUS SPRENfiERI, 2« Inch, 14.00 per 100.

THE CONARD & JONES COMPANY. "West Grove, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Eichange when writing.

LONGIFLORUMS

HARRisir, Romans, Valleys,

AND All Other Tlorists' Bulbs and Plants
Furnished fur Summer and Fall, delivery Kt reason-
able cost, dutv paid ; we pave jou all custom house
troubles. Send ua your list of wants and will return
estimate of cost for best quality,

AUGUST ROLKER & SONS. 62 Dey St.. New York.

RAWSON'S

"Arlington Tested Seeds"

Are now well known to some FLOKIST.S, we
want them known to all FLORISTS. Special
price Hat sent on application,

W. W. RAWSON & CO.

12 and 13 Faneuil Hall Sq. UOSTON, MASS
Mention the FIorlatB" Bxchang^e when writing.

EEDS for Profit
Sweet Peas I

I

1 ^a FLORISTS

KM FLOWER

P^ SEEDS K^IIWWbl %/«*Jjjj

T Wholesale C^talovrue on application. ^

'' WEEBER & DON, ''^LT^ZtT

114 Chambers St., New York City.

Headquarters
For

CALLA BULBS

BICHARDIA yllTHIOPICA.

RICHARDIA MACULATA.

FREESIA BULBS.
CT^TPT^Q Cobesa Scandens, Mina Lob-
OJjJjl/D »ta, Smllax.

Write for Prices.

SPEGIIL SEED IKDIOLe OFFER

100

9.50

5.00
4.50

colors and

Freeula Bulbs, !^ to « In. In dlam tO.65

W to Win. In diam 45

Calla BuIbB, dry Call, grown doz.

Mam., 2 In. and overln dIam fl.40

Extra size, 1!^ to 1^4 In. In dlam.. 1.00

First size, IH to \^ In. In dIam. . 70

Second size, 1 to 1VJ[ In. In dlam.. 60
Fresh Seed, giant flowered Clyclnnien, ----

mixed, 60c. per 100 seeds; *4.50 per 1000 seeds.
Dracieennlndlvisa, $3.00perlb.; 20c. a 1000 seeds.
Grevillea KobuMta. »3.50 per lb.; 40cts peroz.
For prices of Pansy and other Florists seede, send for

wholesale price list.

N. Y. MARKET GARDENERS' ASS'N,

281 SIXTH AVENUE. (P. 0. Box 2341), NEW YORK.
Mention the FlorleU' Exchange when writing.

THE REPRESENTATIVE OF

MSH.ZIJP&CO.

UITGEEST, HOLLAND,

Will sail from New York about May 1st.
The friends who have not yet placed
their orders are respectfully requested
to send them to Mr. H. Zijp, care of
Messrs. Knauth, Nachod & Kuhne,
New York.

GLEOBIHG ODT SOLE

( Rubrum . . $3.50 per 100
LILIUMS^Roseum . . 3.50 '
( Album . . 5.00 "

HULSEBOSGH BROS., - Englewood, N. J.

HEADQUARTERS

For California Grown

CAI.i:.A ^Etlilopica.

FREESIA Refracta Alba.
FREESIA Hybrids, etc.

Ask Foe Peioes.
To Insure full delivery jour orders
must reach us soon.

GERMAIN FRUIT CO.

LOS ANGELES, CAL.

Mention the Florlnti' Eichange wlien wrttlng

462

The Florists' Exchange.

NOVELTY!=BABY PRI M ROSE=N0VELTY!

Will be a standard cut Hower everywhere as now in Philadelphia and New York.
Useful color, purple, good wiry 8 inch stems, productive during the whole cut
flower season, good keeper and shipper. lu potp, is salable for Chrietmae, E.i8ter
and Decoration Day. Requires fr- atmeni like carnation or violet. Now time to
plant them in open ground. 100 Good Rooted Cuttings, #5.00; 100 2 Inch
Pots. !|ii8.00 : Sample dozea by mall, $1 00. Sample 100 floweis, for «xam-
inatioD, $1.00. (Ca^h with order, please )

ALBERT KNAPPfiR, Clematist, Frankford, Phila., Pa.

Mention the FlorUu' Exchange when writing.

\t\y]\

if^

CYCAS REVOLUTA

Small Stems, per lb. 10 cts. Special Price on Large Lots.
C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer, 193 Creenwfch St., New York.

SACO
PALM

TfentloD the Florigf ' Ercbange when writlnir.

CHNNAS

Mmb. Crozt. Chab. Henderson, Egandale,
Florence Vaughan, and other varieties,
already etartod, |.2.00 per 100 ; $15.00 per 1000,

ALTERNANTHERA ^e^a',S?;^«6o^iSii:

RpnnMIAQ Flowering. Thubstonia, A. gut-
0^"*^"'"" TATA. Feasti. etc., 2 In., $2.00 a 100.
Mankjata Bkgonias.S In., fine, $2.00 per doz.

VINCA MAJOR U^iZ'" "^ "*= * '"- »"»

IVV RFRANIIIM Sout. dbChas. Tcbniib, in
l¥I UCnMniUm bud, S in., $5.00 per lOO.

SMI LAX From flats, 50 cts. per 100 ; (4.00 per 1000.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS gfinVSrTTi

Pacific, J. Jones, E. Dailledouzb, 2 In., $2.50

per 100.

nrRANIIIMQ Bruant, Mmb. Salleroi, rose,
UCnHniUino Mrs. Taylor.ZId.. $200perl00!

DOUBLE PETUNIAS sr»a%i?ro^:''

....CASH, PLEASE....

A.J.BALDWIN,Newark,Ohio.

Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing.

4"^ Inch pols, strong plants, $8.00 per 100.
CHRYSANTIIEi>irWS,BonDaHon. Ivory, Berg-

niann. Glory of the Paclflc, Wanamaker, and others,

2 Incli i>(An. $2.50 per 100.
ALYSSimi. doiihle, 2 Inch pots, $2,50 per 100.
A<;EKATr»l. blueand while, am. pots. $2.50 a 100.
VI NT A VARIE<JATA,21uchpotfl.$2.00perl00.
LE;>I0N VEKIIENA,21n. pots, strong. $2.50 a 100.
EN<;LISII ivy, strong plants from 5 m. pots. 4 ft.

high. $15,(W per 100. Young plants from 3 In. pots,

$2. SO per 100. Cash with order.

JOHN RECK, Bridgreport, Coun.

Uentton the Florists' Exchange when writing.

NEVT CANNAS

GOLDEN SCEPTRE, parentage. Paul Mar-
quant by Flacoida. The most proliflc Canna to
aat€. color pure golden-yellow, branching from 3 to
6 flowering steros.

<;I<;ANTEA rubra, superb dark foliage, 7 to
8 feet, orange-scarlet flowers, good size; grand for
massing, tropical effect, $3,0U per doz. ; $15.00 per Itt).

A. GILCHRIST, Florist, Toronto Junction,

ONTARIO, CANADA.

Mention the FlorlstB* Exchange when writing.

CLEMATIS

LARGE FLOWERING SORTS

jackmannl, Gipsy Queen, Duchess of
I-diiiburuti, Heuryli. etc., *3.00 per dozen.
Patiiculata, $2.00 per dozen. Above are 2 and
'■'• .Vfitra old, fuJI p;rown plants.

PURPLE BEECH

75c. each ; $13.00 per doz. 5 to 6 ft. high. Extra fine.

Ask tor Catalogue for fall delivery.

DUTCH BULBS, FRENCH ISjJRSERV STOCK, BOSKOOP
STOCK, Etc., Etc.

BOBBINK & ATKINS, Rutherford, N. 1.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

\ New Geraniums, j
I New Carinas, &c. \

T GERANIIIM!V Bruam's recent imroaudions. 10 Splendid new Doubles, the set for $2 2S. 3
• iV, ,r , <l , ^Pl?"'''JNewSinKles.theselfnr'llcents. 5 Splendid New Bruanis. the «et
^ s'.Jtl ,"r li. utimll'Am"! Secli„n,-the .el <„r 50 cenls. deraniums. Standard Varieties,

?CANNA!V .'^11 ""^ Best New and Standard Varieties. President Cleveland, best bright scarlet
ChVis"; VlOOl n'i-Mm 'Thv"" "I' '"". ?"'<» "' Marlborongh, President McKinlly fiober
lArTpt;,^^^^^ r, Chicago, Souv.de Anioine Crozy and President Catnct, $^ t«J per ll«i

sJrtKI ne, n«i„ T ■ ^"^''' Charlotte, Mad.-Crozy. F. Vaughan and A. Bouvier $3.00 per («l
nn^ « Cannas, „u selection, all good standard varieties, $2.00 perlOO, $15.00 per IIKJO

ROSES m'^?'"^ * yearflold srown Hybrid Perpelual in fineassortmenl, $10.00 per 100-
!m , o"^^r''"'''*^"'''"'^"''*'''"r>''"'™i<-l''"hing in assorlmenl, $5.0(1 per l(»lWichuriana

V^r^'^dr ""m ' *"" ''",'°"- "»**" ^ >-'■* •"«•" •'"' Pla"l»~3OO.0OO2^ nch pol plams
Tea and liverblooming, in large assortment. $2.50 per l(»l. $20.00 pet 1000. HvbrM Perre^uAl " S
inch p,,ls $4.l«l per 100. $.?5^(10 per MX). Climbing, 2K inch pols^3.50 per IIW $3IJ OU^ per lIMr

EULALIAS Syr'iSr' ■'^''°"'" ^-^^'^"^^ J^pomca Vanegata and Gracilis Univilala.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS Choice coHecH.nn of best market varieties, including best of last f
Willi I unil I IILIIIUmO season's inlroduclions. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per per 1000. •

DAHLIAS, "'I'll '""l--. held grown. $7.00pcrl00,$6O.0Oper 1000. •

AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII, $8,0Operl00. I

CLEMATIS, three years, laige flowered varieties, $25.00 per 100. A

? •'"^'"^•^►orliii.-nlorgroeiilioiise Btoek write for FlorfoU' AVIiolc 5

2 Half Price Li.t l\o. 5. H in w.an, of (lrn.,menul or Frail Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Small Fruits •
^ e'c , see our Nuiseiyinan's Tr.iJe Lisl. or write us for prices. ' A

j THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio. J

Menuon th« nortiu' Exchange when wriUn*,

IF YOU NEED ROSES

Send UB your liHt for prices.

THEC.A.REESERCO.

URBANA. OHIO,
IVbolenale Rose (Growers.

M>ntlnn the Plorlsts' Exohanet* wlipn wntlnc

VEHETflBLE PLBIITS

CAUL,IFI.,OWER, Early Snowball, »2.00(erl(IOO
TOM A TO, Beauty, Stone and other vars , $1 1"^ a 1000.
EGG PLANTS, New York Improved, $2.00 per 1000.
PEPPERS, Bull Nose and other va:B., tSlOperlOOO.

J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa.

Mpnttnn th^- Florist »' Exf hanef* when wrttlne

DAHLIAS

50 sortp. Cactus show, and pnmpon, our
selection, labeled. 100 in 20 sorts, $3 50, shipped
at purchaser's expense.

MADEIRA VINE ROOTS

Large tubers, 75c. perluO; $1.50 per 1000.

A. B. DAVIS & SON, Purcellville, Va.

(\ear Wasbineton, D. C.)

Mention the Floiiaf ' Exchange when writing.

HARDY HEATHER

Free bloomlog, hardy, does well In ordinary aoll.

Erica vaffans alparri....

■* •• i^earlii

** ** rubra pi.
*' carnea.

.13iln. pots, $4.00 a 100
.2>|

■1?4

5.00
5.00
4.00

H. D. DARLINGTON. Flushing, L. I.

Mention the Florista' Exchange when wrltlo);.

T^g^C^ T"^^ from 5 inch pots, fine clean
1^1 1^^ r^ ^% plants. Gen'l Jacqaemlnot.
■VVy*^I— *4-./ La France. Clothnde Bou-

^^^^^^^— ^— pert. Coquette des Alpes,
Coquditedes BiaDCUes.LouiAeOdlerandMdlmalson,
at iJcentei.

CLEMATIS-LarRe flowered purple and white
sorts. In 6 Inch pots, at IS cents.
Clematis Virslniana. small white flower,
sweet scented, ntrons 2 and 3 year plaots at 3
cents. a:^~PACKING FREE.

W. H. SALTER, Rochester, N. Y.

Mention the Florleta' Exchanre when writlnc

ROSES

ON OWN ROOTS
Two Years Old
FIELD-GROWN

They're going I going! going I Order quickly.
Still in Perfect Condition,

Coquette des Blanches

White.

Empress of China

Pink, Cllraher.

La France, XXX
Mme. G. Bruant, Budded
Marchioness of Lome

Carriilue. (Best all. round
red yardeu rose to date).

For Any Assoitment
Desired ;
.'SOnI 10c. each
100 nt 9c. "
•iOOalS*«c. "
- .lOOnt 7H<: "
' lOUOntTc. "
For Any Assortment
Desired.

\VHOI,ESAI^F.
MT{SEKVi\lEN

JACKSON & PERKINS CO.,'*/e^t?r'i:

J. AUSTIN SHAW. 271 Broadway. New York

General Sales Ageot.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writlnir.

SHRUBS CHEAP!

Before transplanting we offer the following
one year shrubs. This is Al stock and when
sent out will be cut back ready for planting.
At prices named goods will be delivered at ex-
press or Ireigbt office here. Thist fferwill hold
good uutil Saturday, May Gth, ONLY.

ONE-YEAR-OLD SHRUBS
$3.00 per lOO; $25. OO per lOOO

*HYORANGEA Paiiieulata Graudiflora.

SPIR/EAS: Callo.sa Alba, Bumalda, Bill-
ardi, Reevesii, Van Houttei, Callosa Ru-
bra, Superba, Prunifolia.Thucbergii

FORSYTHIAS : *Viridissima, Suspensa.

WEIGELAS: Lavellei, Rosea, *Candida,
Hortensis Rubra, Abel Carrier, Varie-
gated Leaved.

VIBURNUM OPULIS (Snowball).

DEUTZIAS: *Crenata, *Gracili8, *Prideof
Rucliester, *Fortuneii.

JASMINUM Nudiflorum.

HONEYSUCKLES: *Chine!5e, *Golden
Leaved, *Halleana, *Evergreen sweet-
scented, Bed coral.

ROOTED SHRUB CUTTINGS

Verieties named above marked with a star
if . ."r^"" ^S'^i'.i'i™""''' cuttings, dormant,
at $ .00 per 100; $15.00 per lOOU. Splendid stock
for liniof; out.

AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII Xr-ii"oSTf

lUUi $25 00 per 1000. Or.ier quick. Address

THEDINGEE«C0N4RDCO.**"Vr'='

Uentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing.

T.

Sherman, Texas. — The .Spring ban been
very backward and the repeated cold
Hnai)s have left us only a very light crop
of iieachcs and Japan plums, and a half
cro]) or more of native plums, blackber-
ries, grapes and pears, with .a Kne pros-
pect for apples, cherries and strawberries,
the last now being gathered. The nur-
sery trade has been very good Indeed. — J.
S. K.

Dansville, N. Y. — Morey & Sin will,
it is reported, set out 40 acres of nurser.v
stock this Spring.

The Brooklyn Eagle, commenting edi-
torially on the *' Inspection of Seeds,*''
cites ci recent case where the Agricultural
Department received a number of cam-
phor trees from Japan which were burned
shortly after the.y reached Washington,
liecause the.v had scale insects on them,
and mildew likewise. " This prompt de-
struction of the trees" says that newspa-
per, "saved possibly nearly all of the
camphor trees in the South; for it was
the intention to plant these saplings in
the Southern States, and of course the
rust and the pest would have spread
through the farms in a short time. Had
a private dealer ordered those trees'from
.Japan he would have sold them, "with
little doubt, and would thereby- have pre-
cipitated loss on many people, because he
would have said that he could not afford
to import trees and burn them. The in-
cident has suggested the worth of.'a^gov-
ernment inspection of plants an'djseeds
such as the Agrictiltural Departmentlhas
asked for, and as the sum required is onlj-
$15,00(1 it would lie a penu.v wise and
pound fooli-sh policy to refuse it."

This is a little rough on the "private
dealer," and of course, wide of the mark,
as the di.<i.semination of .scaly or mildewed
stock under the existing rigid State nur-
.'icry inspection laws would be almost an
iinpossibilit.v. At the same time, the in-
cident, if correct, reflects somewliat on
the capacity of the quarantine |inspector
at llii' iHM't of entry, and ilcmonst rates
hfiu easily the S(juglit apijropriation of
•f l.j,ilO0 may be misappropriated in pay-
ing tlie salaries of incompetent govern-
ment officials in this particular direction.

w

McKeesport, Pa.— M. M. Ledwardhas
removed to 921 Fifth Avenue, this city.

Grovkland, Mass.— Edward H. Parker
has leased his greenhouses for a term of
ten Mars to John B. Rein, formerly with
Gulviii I'.ros., Boston.

I'OHTLAND, Ore.— Martin &; Forbes
have bought two acres of land on Mel-
rose avenue and will soon begin the erec-
tion of extensive greenhouses.

Cbester, Pa.— Richard Lowry and
Robert Jackson have embarked in the
florist business here, and have broken
ground for three large greenhouses.

YoNKERS, N. Y.— Mrs. F. Milliott will
move shortly from her present location,
to ISi/o N. Broadway, where she will
have a larger store and more facilities
to carry on her Increasing business.

Business Difficulties.!

Avoudale, Pa.— W. R. .Shelmire has
made an assignment, the a.ssignees being
Vfm. Swayne and C. J. Peiinock, who are
now offering at assignee's sale the stock
in the Shelmire greenhouses.

Hopkinson .Smith spent a recent vaca-
tion in Holland, and he contributes to
the May Sciibner's ajiicturesiiue account
of it en titled "Between Showers in Dort,"
With many reproductions from his water-
color sketches.

MARIE LOUISE VIOLET ''°^'?„^"e?»

SSi-'ol'S ""^"'.-^ ''"'"' ^" ''='"■• on Journill If you
come and Bee them shipped. Have never had any
disease In my houses.

JOSEPH MARKLE, RHINEBECK, N. Y.

Mention the FlorlsU- Bxohann when wrttlne.

April l."J, 1899.

The F^lorists* Exchange.

463

ROSES

OWN ROOTS.

50,000 HIELD-QROWN.
IN COLD STORAQE, CHICAQO.

LpadinK varieties, Hyhriil Perpetual. No. 1,
cut back to 34 to 30 iucHes, 3 or mnre branches.
875 00 per 1000.
Hardy Climbers and Mme. Planlier,

$35 00 per 1000.
Marechal Niel. $75 00 ner 1000
Yellow Kambler.lSO.OO per 1000.
Some varieties, one size smaller, at special
prices. List of varieties upon application.

W. F. HEIKES, Manager,

1308-1310 Unity Building, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.

M«*ntlon the FlorlatB' Exchange when writing.

PEACH TREES

Ameden June, Reaves, Crawford's Early, Elberta,
Crawford's Late, Stephen's Rareripe. Crosby. Stump.
Mlxon. Lemon Free, Champion, Smock. TblB list of
Trees In prime ronditlon. Id trench, 2 to 3 and 3 to 4 ft.
Cerilflcated. Win sell cbeap. Write for prices.

n. -w". nsj-on-Toisr

p. O. Box 11, ETRA, Mercer Co., N. J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

100,000 TOMiTO FLINTS

Ready to ship now.
STONE, PERFECTION and ACME, $L00
per lOOC.

PANSIES, tio.oo a 1000.

Cash with Order.

PARK NURSERY, Pottsville, Pa.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

CBLERY

^Vhite Flume. Golden Seir.Blanching
New Rose and other vars., 15 cte. per lUO, $LuO
per lUOO. If by mail add lU cts. per 100.

TOMATO, EGG and PEPPER in variety.

Send for price list. Cash with order.

R. VIKGENT JR & SON, Whits Marsh, Md

Mpntlon th** FHoH^f Exchange yhen writing.

ON PLUM. TWO YEARS.

4 to 6 feet, 5/8, $4.00 per rOO.

R. S. JOHNSTON, Stockley, Delaware

F. O. Box 50.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

iwiH!lim.n

HARDY SHRUBS. TREES, VINES,

Evergreens and Perennials.

30,000 BERBERIS THUNBERGII, 2 years trans.

Trade List Ready.

T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass.

Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing.

ENGLISH IVY!

Good, strontr plants, out of 4 in. pots, two
plants to pot, 3 to 3 ft. high, $8.00 per 100.
SANTOLINA, nice plants. $2 50 per 100.
Double ALYSSUM, dwarf. 3 in., $3.60 a lOO
HONEYSUCKLK, 6 in., $18.00 per lUO.
Cash with order please.

CHAS. ZIMMER, West Collingswood, N.J.

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SURPLUS STOCK

100 WKl

RoHaWicbarnlaiia. 2 yearB. trans $5 UO (45 00

*' Itlullitlora, 3 years, bushy 5 00 45 00

AmpelopHiH Veifchil, 21nch pots 6 00 50 00

** ({iiinquffolia 5 UO 45 00

Iloneysuckh-^ llnllenua, 2 year 5 00 40 00

Clematis PauiciilRia, :iH Inch pots... 3 50 30 00

** Virgininna, a year 3 00 25 CO

EuonymuH UadicanH, 3 year, bushy... 6 tO 50 UO

'* *' var., 2yr., busny.. 5 00 40 00

V. A. VANICEK NURSERIES, • Newport. R. I.

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PE&GH AND PLUM TREES delTer'v'i'-b'-ss

Reliable and clean stock at low wholesale rates. All
desirable leading varieties of PEACHES, old and
new, In fruiting orchards. Have the new Triumph,
GreenHboro, and Sneed fruiting. Buds can be
supplied In season at low rates.

very large stock of PI^UM TREES, all on plum
roots, one and two years. Buds can be supplied of
these also, either from nurseries or orchard trees. Have
all the leading Japanese varieties, Afiundance, Bur-
bank, Cliabot, Satflunm Wlllard and others; also the
new Red J une and Wickson In good supply.

Usual supply also of AHparanuH Room to oCTer.

ILEX. PDLLEN.Miiiord Nurseries, Mliford, DbI.

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VIBURNUM PLICATUM

Large ituaties. (i ft high, $12.00 per doz.
SjTYRAX JAPONICA- . _

Klne bushy plants. 6 to 8 ft., $9.00 per doz.
ROE1.REUTEKIA PANICUI.ATA-
n..x.u ^ 8 to 10 ft., $6.00 per doz.

Large aBBortment of _ ^,^

ORNAIMENTAI. NIIRSERY STOCK.

Decrlptlye Catalogue and Wholesale List for all In

the trade.

S&MUEL C. MOON, Morrisville, "(^.'.':' Pa.

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|ini.ll[lio[Vit!iii!>peGieD!i

200 7 to 8 ft., at 26 cts.

20O6 to 7 ft., at 20 cts.
These will please the most fastidious, some
of tbem are 3% to i ft. in diameter.
W. p. BRINTON, Christiana, Pa.

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BARGAIN PRICES

2000 ARBOR VITjC....

m to 'i ft., a to 1 ft., 4IIO 6 ft.

1000 CAROLINA POPLARS....

10 to 1-i ft.

250 NORWAY SPRUCE....

■3 to 1 It., l to U ft.

M.F. TIGER, Patchogue,N.Y.

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jmNESE m OTHER R»RE

EVUHS THUS

50,000 Norway Maples. Other

handsome Sliade Trees, all sizes.
California Privets, lar^re plants
for immediate effect (specimens and
hedge plants.)

THE NEW SHELLBARK

HORNOR'S SPECIAL

(10 acres in orchard). straiKht, handsome
trees, 5 ft.. $1.00 each. Other ch .ice
variety, 5U cts. each.

CHAS. B. HORNOR & SO^,

Hortlculturlits and Nurserymen. MT HOLLY, N.J.

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HAERENS BROTHERS

.... FLORISTS ....
SOMERQEM iNearOhent), BELGIUM

WHOLESALE GROWERS AND KXI'OKTERS OF

INDIAN AZALEAS, MOLLIS AZALEAS.
RHODODENDRONS.

PALMS, Kentia and Latanla,

A R A li C A R I A S, Excelsa, Ghiuca and Compacta;
TI'BEROIJS BEJJONIASand (iLOXINIAS,

FICIIS, EKICAS, Etc.. Etc.
Special («rnwerN of Specimen Azaleas.

Special <wi*owerM of New Azaleas.
Firet Growers of Pyramid Azaleas.

Ask for catalogue of August Haerbns, member of
the firm and representative for America, until May 1st,
care Henry BisclioflCo.. Park Row, N.Y. City.
Mention the FlaMHtw' Exchange whf^n writing

EVERGREENS

And FLOWERING SHRUBS

At Clearing Out Prices. Per 100

Abies Nordninnninnn, flneplant8,2i4to3 ft.ffiO.OO

" •' line plants, trans ,2 to 2^^ ft. 50,00

" l'«. to2ft. 35.00
While Spruce, Picea nibn, One plants,

trans., 3 to 4 ft 35.00

VVbitc Spruce, Picea alba, fine plants.

trans., 2 to 3 ft 25.00

Pinus Austriacn.llne plants, trans.. 2 to 3 ft. . 15.00
Retinospora Oricoides, fine plants, trans ,

li.,; to 2 f t 15.00

RelinoHpora Plamosa, fine plants, trans.,

2to3ft 20.00

Retinospora Squarrosa, fine plants, trans.,

ItolHtt 15.00

ReiiiioNpora Squarrosa Veitebii, fine

plants, trans, t^ to IJ^ ft 15.00

Tbiiya Coiiipncia, I to 1!^ ft 12.W

(;ioboNn,2to2Hft. 15.00

EuonytnuN radicans (bushy). 1 to J^ ft S.tO

SOOO Rosa Riigosa. for hedging, 2 to 3 ft. . 5 00

Deutzia Uraciliu, 1ft 6.00

1}^ to 2 ft 8.00

500 strong field-grown clumps of Verouica

Spicara. This Is a very handsome perennial,

long spikes of bright blue flowers 8.00

We are offering special bargains In Tre»*8 and
Shrubs. Write us your wiinis and we will make
prices to suit you.

NEWPORT NURSERY CO., Newport. R. I.

F*. BRVPiXOlH, mana&rer.

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FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL

FOR ORCHARD AND GARDEN

Small Fruits. Qrapes, Shrubs, Climbing Plants,
Roses, Everereens, Hardy Plants, Peconies. *
Largest ftud ctiolceat coliectloiia tti America.
BEST NOVELTIES

Descriptive Illustrated CatjUogue free.

ELLWANCER & BARRY,

MOUNT HOPE NURSERIES, Rochester. N. Y.
Flfty-nlatb Tear. '°

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TREES. TREES

NoEWAT, SuGAE and Silver Maple, Nobwat
Bfbuck and Arbob Vit-bb. Correspondence soli-
cited before purchasing elsewhere. . . .

WM. J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N.J.

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Cl-EIVL AXIS

In 10 best popular klnus, either dormant or growing
In pots, fine, healthy, strong plants, $2.50 per doz. ;
fiO.OO per 100. _

Downing: Gooseberry, extra 2 year, *10 00 per
mX-i ; I year. ffi.OO per tOOO.

II. P. Koses. $1-50 per doz.; $Ul.O0 per 100.

l>[ontlily RoNcs, splendid assortment, $1.00 per
duz ; 4 In. pots. ^R.m per 100. _

Piponies. 10 best vars.. $1.25 per doz. ; $8.00 per 100.

Suiilax, strong, $2,00 per 100.

F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, 111.

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mmim mm.

strong, well-rooted plants from young beds, tied In
twenty-flves and securely sealed to carry safely.

MUla-rs Early, Crescent. Warfleld. lleder Wood.
Meech's Early, Lovett and Tennessee. 40c. per 100; $1.50

P" ll'iO J „ .. w

Ideal. Saunders. Wm. Belt, Sbarpless, Gaudy. Bubach.
Ilaverland. Marshall, Parker Earle, Glen Mary. Brandy-
wine. Ocean City. Oriole. Clyde. Blsmark. Hall's Favor-
ite and Seaford. 50c. per 100: t2.0u per 10(10.

Downing. Kentucky. Wilson. Barton's Eclipse
Wolverton. Dayton. Beverly, Tiibbs, Greenville and
Kleaniir, 5Uc. per lOli; »1.75 per lUXl.
BIcnDCDDV Lovett. Palmer. Gregg and Kansas,
nAoroCnni 75c.perl00;t5.00perluai. Cuthbert
75c. per 100; $4.0(1 per 11X10. Loudon, $1.25 per 100; $10.00
per lOOO. Miller Red. 50c- per 100; $3 00 per 1000
m lAVDCDDV Early Harvest, 50c. per 100; $4.00
DLAunDCnni penooo. ah No. l, strong plants.
SEND FOB PRICE LIST.

CHAS. BLACK, - Hightstown. N. J.

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DADrAlliC IN SHRUBBERY

dAKuAINo & evergreens

Flue stock. Tempting prices. Deiilzia Crenata,S
to 4 ft., 7c. Spiraeas, 4c. Uovey's Arvor Vitie,10c.
E. S. PETERSON & SONS. - Montrose. N. Y.

5000 IMPEIOPSIS VEITCHII

1 year, $3.00 per 100; 2 year. $6.00.
Fine dormant, pot-grown, good tops,
10,000 Surplus R. C. Carnations, Scott,
McGowan, Portln and Haettel, $1 per 100 ; $10 per lOOO.
Shrubbery, Honeysuckles, »fcc. Good assort-
ment, 2 years, 75 cts. per dozen.
Lady Washington Geranium and Vinca var.
2f6 Inch, fine, 50 cts. per dozen ; $3.50 per 100.

BENJ. GONNELL, nonst, West Grove, Pa.

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P. OUWERKERK

1123 Summit Ave., Jersey City, N. J.

Just received from our Holland .Nurseries

RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS,

SPIR/EA JAPONICA, LlUUIfl SPECIOSUM

P/EONIES, BLEEDING HEART

POT GROWN LILACS, HYDRANGEA IN SORTS.

CLEMATIS and H. P. ROSES, in the best sortB.

PRICES MODERATE.
Mention the Florleta' Exchange whe" writing.

F, ^ F. NURSERIES

Growerll* TREES AND PLANTS In full assortment.

Mention the Florists' Exchanffto whan writing.

SPRINGFIELB,
NEW JERSEY.

Trade Catalogue
Free,

CLIMBING ROSES and MOSSES mJnimiL

PEACH I AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII

strong No 1, 3 cts.; No. 3, 3 cts. I Heaviest 'i-ycar field-grown, 7 cts.

H. P. ROSES and RHODODENDRONS just about exhausted

A general assortment of well-grown hardy Nursery Stock. Come and see it.

HIRAH T. JONES, umqn county nurseries, Elizabeth, N. J.

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ROSES AND CLEMATIS

RHODODENDRONS,

OrDaDJiinlal Tiees anil lllirDlis of eveiy MMm

AT CLOSING OUT PRICES.

FRUIT TREES AND SMALL FRUITS.
W. & T. SMITH CO., E3"T^A^BT^sVE^D«,f.^f8".v GENEVA, N. Y.

ILLUSTRATED
CATALOGUE FREE

CORRESPONDENCE
SOLICITED.

lieBUon tb* Florists* Exchance when writlnc.

MOON'S TREES GROW

Igr r\f\f\ f\ A 1^ C 3 to 8 feet, assorted.. , . , ,

OfUUil \^AIVO varieties, finely rooted.

1^>^> 4^y>^-k >■ A ^1 ■? O 8 to 16 ft. Sugar, Norway, Sycamore and Sliver
fJU.UUi/ IVI A " Le El 9 Leaved, straight and fine; special quotations.

BEECH, European and Purple Leaved; BIRCH, Cut Leaved, -Weep-
Inis, W^mte and Vellowt EEMS. ASH, CINDEKS, HORSE CHEST-
NUTS, MAGPJOLIAS and SVIl.l.OWS,

In fact an Immense stock of choice DECIDUOUS TREES.

Send list of your wants for estimate or call and see our stock.

Trade list, also 40 page descriptive Illustrated catalogue free on applicijtion.

Only 60 nillea from New Tork City; Only 30 miles from Philadelphia.

THE WM. H. MOON CO., MORRISVILLE, PA.

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464

Thb F^lorists* Exchange.

SITIUTIOKS WINTED.

Rate, 10 ceMl8 per line (8 worde), each Insertion.
Cash with order. TIjIb rate applies only to situation
wanted adveriisemeuta and when set solid, without
display. Display advertisements $l,OU per IncL. When
letters are to he addressed In our care add 10 cts. to
lover expense of furwardlnp.

VIST-CLASS maker-HP and decorator (QermaD),
*- wants Bituatlon. E. Hugo. 2C9 W. 25th Street.

New York.

POSITION wanted, by younR man. 21, private or
■*■ commercial place. 7 years' experience. Address
K., care Florists' Exchani^e.

■piRST-CLASS (trower of rosea, carnations. 'mums
-^ and general bedding plants, age 39, single, wnnts
situation. AddressFrank. florist. Clay Center. Kan.

■pOSITION wanted, by young man, age lH, i years'
■*■ experience with flowers. In a store to iearn
decorating and designing. Box 471 Lakewood,

'V'OUNQ man seeks position on large commercial
•*■ place, well up on roses and carnations, age 28.
life experience, best referenece. "Commercial,"
Mamaroneck, N. Y.

CITUATION wanted, by young man. 32 years.
*^ single, as rose grower In private or commercial
place, life exnerlence; best references. I., care
Fiorlsts* Exchange.

riERMAN. single. 29, wants position in a large
^-"^ place, good grower of roses, carnations, 'mums
and general stock. flrst.clasH cyclamen grower.
Address H.. care FIorlBts' Bxchange.

CITUATION wanted, by experienced grower of
"^ out flowers and bedding plants, married; good
references; able to tnke charge. Florist, care
Smith. 375 Arlington Ave.. Brooklyn. N. Y.

CITUATION wanted, gardener on private place,
*-* greenhouses, lawn and vegetables; honest,
sober and lodastrlous; married, no family, age 37;
good references. Brown, 965 South 2d St., Plaln-
fleld, N. J.

SITUATION W^ ANTED

By competent rose grower.

G., care Florists' Exchange.

HELP WJIIITED

Bate SI per inch. No adv. less than 50o.

^VANTED.

A man on commercial place. Steady situa-
tion to the right man.
FLORIST, 436 Evergreen Ave., Du Bols, Pa.

'WANTED.

An experienced man who thoroughly under-
stands the culture of roses, and can take care
of three or four houses; give references, state
wages desired and whether married or single.

L,. B. CODDINGTOKf,

Mnrray HIH, I*, j.

IVANTED.

At once, florist, to grow roses, carnations,
mums and general stock. $?0.00 per month
and board to start ; good worker.

C, HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kansas.

AFTON, N. J.

Two competent men wanted at once to
assist in rose houses ; wages, $40.00 per month ;
must be temperate. Apply to

EDGAR C. HOPPING,

Afton. near Madison, N. J.

W^ANTED.

A florist and gardener, German, married ;
one who 18 honest, sober and willing to work.
Must understand the growing of palms and
bedding plants, and general cemetery work ■
wages $8,U0 a week, house, wood and coal'
Answer in person at

CHARLES HORNECEER'S.

596 Central Ave., Newark, N.J.

W^ANTED

At once, a man who understands growing
roses; one that Is not afraid to work, married
man preferred. Apply at once in person to

A. R. BARIPSON,

Snmnilt, Union Co., I>J. J.

Mention tbe Florlflta' Bxcb&n^ when writing.

HELP WINTED.

-WANTED.

A man who can paint and work In greenhouses*
first man who comes prepared to work will get the
poeltlon; $20 per month, with board. Address
P. CONNEL.I<Y, P.O.Box 230, Madtiion. N.J.

BUSINESS OPPORTUmriES.

Rate SI per inch. No adv. less than 50c.

L. USSING'S """"^s;^"-'^

I I 7 W. 30th St., Telephone 1815 38th.

WITH E. Q. BRADSHAW.
SELL, RENT OR EXCHANGE AT ALL TIMES.

FOR SALE.

Ten greenhouses, new, 17.000 square feet of double
thick glass, 11,000 feet of which are devoted to high-
grade caruatlons and 6,t>00 feet to violctB, equaling the
best that come to New York market; abundant water
supply ; 11 acres of excellent laud . line residence ; out-
houses; healthy locality; short distance from New
Tork City. Address

BONA FIDE, care Florists' Exchange.

FOR SALE.

RARE CHANCE.— A well esUbllshed and pay-
ing florist buslnese, consisting of 12.000 sq. ft. of glass,
centrally located on principal thoroughfare of thriving
city. In gas helt, population 25.000; only greenhouse
within city llmlis. Reason for selllhg: death of pro-
prietor. For particulars address

MRS. HENRY MICHEL,

Marion, Grant Co.,

[nd.

FOR SALE CHEAP,

A well established florist business, with 35,000
square feet of glass, well stocked with plants,
etc.; situated in the center of a city, with a
population of 5000 and only 36 miles from Chi-
cago. For full particulars and price, address

HV* ^V., car© Florists' Exchange.

FOR RENT.

Ten greenhouses, 10,000 square feet glass
growing carnations and violets for city trade,
big stock on hand of bedding plants for local
trade; good Summer trade, several hotels near,
houses in good condition, abundance of water,
two or more acres of land, possession any time,
30 minutes from New York on the Sound. For
particulars, address

E., care Florists* Exchange,

FOR SALE.

six Greenboases, 4,000 feet of glass.
excellent water and heating equipment; house
and barn, all in good condition, well stocked,
and located for first-class retail trade. Reason
for selling, illness in family. Address

C. P. 'WOODRUFF,

Post Express Bldg, Kochester^ N. Y.

FOR SAI.E CHEAP.

Muat be sold at once to settle an estate.
Seven greenhouses, 22x150 ft. and two violet
bouses, 8x160 ft.; all in good reoxir and well
stocked; situated at Corfu, N. T., located 25
miles east of Buffalo on main line N. Y. Central
The above plant has 1)4 acres land and 30,000
ft. of glass. Address

D. UIMOCK, Board of Trade,
CORFn, N. Y.

FOR SAI.E.

*20,000 Scott, rooted cuttings, at S5.00
per 1000.

Two Exeter boilers, 22 sections each; One Furman
boiler. No. 6; One Furman boiler. No. 8- Three Bol-
ton hot water hollers. 2500 ft. radiation each ■ 12 000
ft. IL^ Inch pipe; Valves and flltlngs; 25,000 flower
pots. 2U loch; One Richmond sod cutter; Six hand
culllvaiors; Two Planet Jr. seed sowers- One two-
horee English chain harrow; 700 3x6 sash glazed with
6x8, 8x10, lOxia glass; 15 houses glazed with 8x10
10x12. 12x14 glass, In all about 40,000 ft. of glass '

Will sell In parts to suit purchasers, cheap. '

E. J. VAN REYPER, Belleville, N.J.

FOR SALE.

AT A BIG BARGAIN. My entire stock
Of Palms, Ferns and Decorative Plants, with
a well established wholesale business.

Stock consists in part of 25,000 Latanlas,
in 8, 4 and 6 inch pots, 10,000 Arecas, in 3 4
5 and 6 inch pnta, 4000 Kentlag, in 4, 6, and 6
inch pots, 10,000 to 12,000 of other varie-
ties of Palms, 8000 to 10,000 Ferns and
Se1ag;lnella8.

Six houses, 136 feet long, heated by steam
good holler, sheds and plenty of water.

Will sell stock and houses and lease portion
of ground, or will sell farm of 60 acres, 36 acres
well planted in fruit. Good dwelling of 11
rooms. Keasons for selling— age, poor health
and a desire to rest. For further Information
and special low prices on large orders, address

•W. J. HRS8ER,

PlattHtnoatli, Bieb.

The Relation of Bacteria to the
Nutrition of Plants.

Awrf iv Dr. Otis W. Caldzvell, of the Univer-
sity of Chicago^ before the Chicago Florists' Chih,
April 21, fSgg,

So much has been said of various forniH
of bacteria as being causes of disease of
men and lower organiBnis, that unless
we turn our attention to some other
phases of bacterial life, we shall be led to
conclude that all thfse minute bodies are
directly opposed to our own interests.
It is natural that we should thinli more
often of those bacteria which give us dis-
ease, but we linow quite well that our
interests are affected none the less by
other bacteria; and it is in consideradon
of some of these other forms which are
helpful rather than harmful of n liicli I
now wish to speali. And in dealing with
the subject as announced I wish to con-
sider it under four divisions: (1) nulri-
tion of green plants; (2) dtcompositinn
or putrefaction of organized bodies; (3)
the nitiifyiDg bacteiia; (4) the bacteria
of root-tubercles.

I. NUTUITION OF GREEN PLANTS.

A clear discussion of the nutrition of
plants may well begin with a considera-
tion of the peculiar work of the green
parts of plants under the influence of the
sun's ra.vs, a most imijortant process to
which has been gircu the name " plioto-
s.vnthesis," or construction of foods by
means of the light. It is a matter of
common knowledge that there is in the
atmosphere a large quantity of carbonic
acid gas which is taken through the sur-
face of the leiives of plants; and that
large quantities of water are brotight up
from the roots of plants through the
stem into the leaves. Here in tlie intel-ior
of the leaf there are ceitain small bodies
known as plastids, which are colored
green Ijy thecoloringmatter, chlorophyll,
which gives the green color to tlie entire
leaf.

The plastids Ijy means of the chloro-
phyll are able to intercept certain rays of

Nothing Like It.

In my opinion there isnothingpubllshedlike
Exchange for the benefit of florists, seedsmen
and nurserymen. N. E. FARMER.

Canton, N. Y.

MISCELUNEOOS.

FOR SALE.

No. 19 Hitchings' Hot Water Boiler, also
26 feet smoke stack, has been used two seasons.
Address to

E. XO'WII.I,,

Roslln I». O., Montgomery [Co., Pa.

FOR SALE.

Handsome delivery wagon, horse and har-
ness. For particulars inquire

1^IP(SDAL,H, Florist,

135 E. 23d St., N. Y. City.

MAILING TUBES

Special surplus lot, size 8x2J^ inches,
capped at one end, offered until sold at
75 cts. per 100, in quantities to suit.

Address TUBES, care Florists' Exchange.

DIRECTORIES

Advertiser has a few copies of the
AMERICAN FLORIST DIRECTORY for 1898
which are for sale at One Dollar Each,
postpaid. Address,

DIRECTOKY, care Florists' Exchange.
Mention th. PIort«U' Exohang, when wrlttog. 1 Mention tJ« riorleta' Exchange when writing.

light and to use their energy in breaking
up the water and carbonic acid gas into
the elements hydiogen, oxygen and car-
bon. Some of the oxygen thus freed
passes out of the leaf into the atmosphere
and more or let-s of it is used in the respi-
ration of animals. Some of the oxygen
which remains within the leaf serves a
simihar purpose to the plant, while the
remainder and the carbon unite to form
a new compound. After v.arious changes
this new compound may be recognized in
the forms known as starch and sugar.
This power of taking inorganic hub-
stances, such as catbonic acid gas and
water and making from them an organic
substance such as starch or sugar belongs
to green plants only. .Such substances
form the basis of all food materials and
to the green plants all non-green plants
and the animals mutt look for the source
of their food.

But the products of the union of the
carbon, liydrogen and ox.ygen can be
utilized as food hy neither plants nor ani-
mals until it lias undergone further
change. To these things there must be
added othercompoundscontaining nitro-
gen, sulphur, etc., the nitrates being the
most prominent of .all. Tlie nitrates are
obtained directly from the soli and are
carried up to the leaves in the current of
water which is constantly passing froih
roots to leaves. Whenever sufficient
amounts of nitrates and water ,are pres-
ent the plants are able to build up all the
food materials they need in their growth.
Insufficient quantities of either result in
greater or less starvation of the plants.
The soil must be kept reasonably rich iii-
nitr.'ites and similar compounds by the
addition of fertilizers from artificial or
natural sources. There must be at hand
plent.v of water in which these com-
pounds may be made into solution, and
b.v means of which they ma,v be carried
through tbe roots and stalks of tbe
phants. The green leaves might be pre-
pared to do their part of the work in
Ijroducing food for the plant, but should
such substances as the nitrates be absent
from the soil the plant could not pros-
per. Everyone who has had to do with
the cultivation of plants recognizes these
things in practice and adju.sts the condi-
tions to his plants accordingly, by attifl-
ciall.v introducing fertilizers and water
in case the supply of these things by na-
ture is not sufficient to meet the demand.
It is not our main purpose at present to
di.scus8 .artificial means of fertilizing, with
which <all are familiar, but rather to con-
sider the processes found in nature.
From this we may ol5tain some valuable
suggestions as to things which must be
done artificially when nature's process
fails. And first we shall consider the
source of the soil's supply of such com-
pounds as the nitrates.

II. DECOMPOSITION OR TDTBEFACTION.

It is a tact well known to us all that
tbe dead body of either plant or animal
when left exposed to air and moisture
will soon decay, and by decay we mean
the breaking up of the body fnto gases,
water .and other compounds, which may
pass into the air or be carried down into
tlie adjacent soil. Prominent among the
gasses produced is carbon dioxide or car-
bonic iicid gas, while of those compounds
wliicli eutrr the soil the different forms of
anminiiia are most prominent.

Now we may well ask, " How do these
things take place? " " Why is the organ-
ized body which composed the plant or
animal now breaking up into these sub-
stances which pass off into the atmos-
phere or the soil?" In other words,
"What is decay, its nature, and cause?"
If we were to make a careful study of the
decaying body of an animal or plant, we
should find it inhabited by many thou-
sandsof minuteorganisms, somefif which
are of the animal kingdom, but far more
of which are of that class of lowly plants
known as the bacteria. We should prob-
al)ly find several kinds of bacteria, and
should we. from day to da.v, examine a
body which had just begun ito deca.v, we
should find the number of bacterin in-
creasing niarvelouslj'. The dead body
furnislies these minute organisms admira-
ble places for growth. "They take tlie
parts of the body and use tliem as food
and in thus using tliem break them up
into the water, carbonic acid gas, and
ammonia compounds, of which we have
already spoken. .\nd in this process of
using these organized products the bac-
teria have obtained the things they de-
sired as food and h.ave grown and in-
creased in number at a very rapid rate.
These bacteria of decomposition continue
tills process until the body which gave
them nourishment lias become entirely
disorganized and has disappeared from
the surface of the earth.

{To be continued.)

April 39, 1899.

The I=i-orists' Exchange.

465

MUST BE SOLD !

Hooted Cuttings and Plaots of

Choice seedlings and standard varieties, at
Assignees' Sale. Comprising the stock lately
belonging to W. R. SHELMIRE. Much of
this stock is large, topped back and suitable
forSUMMER BLOOM.

Also a large lot of

LADY CAMPBELL S^-rer,

And a few FARQUHAR and CALIFORNIA.
Stock in flrst-clasd condition and ready tu set
in field. Correspondence solicited.
C. J. PENNOCK |^^^.g„^^^

WM. SWAYNE

KENNETT SQUARE, PA.

ISIER PUNTS

Strong Btucky plants ready to plant out, Qiieen of
the Market, i'ruffaut's Terfectlon, Giant Comet.
Victoria and semple'a BrancdiDg. in best nifxetl
colors. Semple'8 In separate colors, atSU cts. per lOU
by mall ; $3.WI per lUOO ; 500 at lOUU rate ; $25.00 per 10.000
by express. Tlila seed is savefi from the largest and
douMest flowers only.

Satisfaotion Guabanteed.

GUSTAV PITZONKA, - Bristol, Pa.

Mention th^ Fnnrlatii' TCxdhAne'p wtipn wT^tInB

SMlIiAX

2000 Smilax, in 2,4 inch pots, A No. 1
plaats, $3.60 per lUO. Send for sample.

CASH WITH OKDER.

WM. SGHWEINFURTH, Ridgewood, N. J.

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BEBDimi PLOIITS

I have an immense stock of them. Largfe
assortment, suitable for planting out, at
remarkably low prices.

Following, out of 4 Inch pots, $5.00 per 100:
Ageratum, blue ; Calendula, Prince of Orange,
Sulphuraoo; Summer Chrysanthemums;
Fuchsias in variety; Heliotrope; Geraniums,
Le Pilote, double red, Mme. Tbibaut, piok,
and other varieties; Nasturtiums, dwarf, dark
aud all colors. Ten Week Stocks in variety.
Scarlet Sage and Thunbergia. Specimens of
the above plants at the rate of 7 cts. each.

Begonia Vernon, large plants, 8 cts. The
new Cosmos "Klondyke," 10 cts. Rose
Geraniums, large plants, 7 cts. Vloca
Variegata, large and fine, for vases, 10 cts.
Cyclamen Glganteum. 4 in., lOc , 3M» in-, 8c.
Cobaea Scandens, i in. potp, 8 cte. Moon
Vines, best white, 4 in., 8 cts.. 2J^ in., 6 cts.
Specimen Geraniums, Borandize, Poiievine,
S. A- Nutt, 5 to 6 inch pots, $2.00 per doz.
Specimen Fuchsias, be t varieties, large,
5 to 6 inch pots, from $1.00 to $?.00 per doz.
Umbrella Plants. 5 inch pots, 10 cts.

The following, from 2V^ inch and 3 inch potB,
fine grown plants, at $3.00 per 100:

Coleus. Golden Bedder, Verschaflfeltii, Queen
Victoria, etc. ; Red Alternantheras; liuaty
Millers; Golden Feather; Parlorlvy ; Japanese
Pinks; Neirenbergia; Lobelias; Single Pet-
unia<4,Compactaan 1 Grandittora ; Convolvulus
Tricolor; Dwarf Phlox; Sweet A lyssu m,
Little Gem : Gaillardias, Verbenas, fine variety,
large stock ; Calendulap, dwarf tricatu8{Mari-
guld) ; Tradescantia Suprema and red varie-
gated (new) ; Spirjei Japonica and Florihunda,
taken up from the fleld, bloom about Decora-
tion Day, $1.50 per doz.

2000 tilzzle AIcGowan Carnation cuttings,
strong rooted, twice transplanted, from soil,
$1.00 per 100.

Tellow Rambler Roses, from 12 to20inches
high. 4 inch pots, $10.00 per 100.

IF YOU WANT TO GROW

CUT'MUMS-PROFIT

For an early pure white, I recommend you,
by my own experience, to grow the

MERRY MONARCH.

The lirat fiowers, which are very large, bring
from $1.50 to iS.tiO per dozen, and the large
number of side shoots which come out after-
wards, often from 25 to 40 on one plant, hear
also large flowers for funeral designs, which
make It very valuable. Please read testimonials
" I have seen the Merry Monarch 'Muni In bloom and
can recommend It as the best curliest white, most proUt-
able chrysanthemum in existence."

Henry F. Miohsll.
Testimonials also from Wm. J. Baker and
Edward Reid, Wholesale Florists, Phila., Pa.
Strong rooted cuttings now ready,
92.50 per 100; «20.00 per 1000.
MAJOR BONNAKKON, best yellow.
$1.60 per 100; $10.00 per lOuO.

Cash with your order, please.

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

Wholesale Grower ot Pot Plants,

1012 Ontario st., Rising Sun. Phila., Pa.

Mention ttie Flortats' SUchan^e wben writing.

CARNATIONS

ROOTED CUTTINGS
Well rooted and

healtbj Block.

FLOUA UILL. J1.60 per 100; »12.50 per 1000.

VICTOR 1.50 " 12.60

McQOWAN ... 1.00 '• 7.60 "

WM. SrOTT... 1.00 '■ 7.50

FINE SMILAX PI.ANT.S. 2 Inch pots, »1.03
per 100: 18.00 per 1000; .1 iDch po(B. »i.50 per 1(J0.

PRINCESS OF WALES VIOLET clumps,
(1.00 per 100.

L. R. HANCOCK, Lock EOX691 Burlington, N.J.

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LOOK HERE!

First-class Carnation Cuttings roTBa'n"

McGOWAN, SCOTT, PORTIA,

$1.36 per 100 ; $10.00 per 1000.

DAYBREAK, ALBERTINI, STORM KING,

TIDAL WAVE, ANNA WEBB

$1.50 per 100 ; $13.60 per lOOO.

ELDORADO, JAHN'S SCARLET,

PILLOW'S RED, HELEN KELLER,

$1.75 per 100 ; $16.00 per lOOO.
25 at 100 and 250 at 1000 rates. Cash with order.

JAMES E. BEACH, Bridgeport, Conn.

617 PARK AVENUE.
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^ijiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimuiiimiiiiiimmiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiii^

' CARNATIONS

Good Stock SMI LAX

at Ordinary n . m t ^ i n C
Prices. .^^ PANSIES

ALBERT M. HERR,

Lancaster, Pa.

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CARNATIONS

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

READY MAY lOth.

100 1000

G.H.Crane $10.00 $76.*ki

'Willie Cloud 5.00 4000

Mary -Wooa 2.60 20 00

READY NOW.

Gen. 9Iaceo lO.oo 75.00

Gen. Gomez 10.00

Glacier lo.oo

Melba 10.00

America 10.00

Gold KintCKet 5.00 40.00

John Vountc 6.11O 4O.110

New Vork 500 411.OO

Aruyle 6.00 4000

Evelina 500 4i).C0

Jubilee 26(t 20.10

Daybreak 2 5U 20.00

And other standard sorts.

F. DORNEB i SONS GO.,

LA FAYETTE, IND.

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i B. WEBER & SONS

5 HEADQUARTERS FOR

AND

■ HIGH-ORADE STOCK ONLY
5 AT LIVING PRICES.

r^UR New Price List is bristling
witti new and good things. It
contains an honest description of
everything we offer. It will pay you
to send for it before making up your
orders.

H. WEBER & SONS,

Oakland, Md.

The monis Floral Co.,

MORRIS, ILL

R. G. CARNATIONS

Per 100

Arfryle $3 00

Evelina 3 00

Empress 3 00

Painted Lady.... 2 DO

Psyche 2 00

Flora Hill 1 60

Jubilee I 60

Ready to ship

at once

Per 100

Armazindy $1 60

John Young 4 00

New York 4 00

Mrs. Jas. Dean... 4 00

Bon Ton t 00

Evanston, 1899... 6 00

6 cuttings at lUO rates.

PLANTS, 2X inch.

BEGONIAS-

Per 100 Per 100

Erf(jrdia,flnebed- Paul Bruant 2 00

der $2 00 Fuchsloides 2 00

Hybrids, flnebed- White Ruba 2 00

der 2 00 Schraidtie 2 00

Sandereoni, fine Ten others In

bedder 2 00 small lots 2 00

ABUXIl,ONS— Per 100

Souv.de Bonn $2 00

Triumph de Livett 2 00

Choice Mixed 2 00

Per 100

FEVERFEW, Little Gem $2 00

IKESINES, In 2 colors, red and yellow,

they make the best Canna border 2 00

HELIOTROPES, Albert Dlx, Czar and

White Lady 2 00

SMII.AX 2 00

from flats 60

ItIESEMBRTANTBE])IC9I Erectam, 2 00

GERANIUMS, choice mixed, only 2 00

" Mme.Salleroi 2 00

DAISIES, double white and double red. . 2 00

VELVET PLANT 2 00

NEW COLECS, Brownie, a fine bedder. 6 00
MARGCERITE, New, large-flowering,

yellow 2 00

CHRT.SANTHEMUM8, Mrs. Northcot,
Modesto, Halcyon, Vernon, Beauty,
Mme. des Granges, Florence Farmerand

Mrs. J. Peabody 2 00

IRIS, purple, blue, yellow and white 3 00

5 plants at 100 rates.

MPW PARMATinU At MA The orlglDator, Mr. Caspar AuI, bas at laat decided to let it go, color a
■■tfw VMnilMllull numn little deeper than .Vrgyle. but brighter. It has produced more flowers
than any variety we have, tested five years, ?l 5fi per doz, ; fS,(X) per 100; $70.00 per lUOO.

PADMATinMQ li<"'ted f:uttlngs, Kvelliin. i;j.(K>per IIKI; (leneaee. white. *4.00 per lOO; Bon Ton. red, $5.00 per
tfnnnn I lUraO 100 : tWiia Nugget, $5 011 r>'T IH); wnlte rii.uil. $5,(K)per lUO; Argyle. $5 (X) per 100; Daybreak,
Flora Hill, Victor, $2.00 per lOH, $15.00 per 1(II<1 ; Win Sc .itc. Mi(ic.«iin, Portia, $1.50 per 100; »10.00 per lOlW.
liAOAIITA UuCCAUnCAftA The ti<>ite»r selling phuit for retail. One for ferneries, makes One 3 or 4 In.
IHHIiAIIIA ni«)OOHI1UCHllfl potplams. ainpota. $ladoz,,$(iaUHr. 3 in, pots. $I,5tl a doz,, $8 a 100.
DAMriAMIIQ IITII IC ^^^ pots, 15 to 1» Ids. blgti, strong and rrDMC In 2 In. pots for ferneries,

rHUUHHUO U I iLIO hcalthv, $3..Vl per doz.; $25.(«1 per 100. rtnnO 6 varieties, $3.00 per lOO.

Ap4PAKA(il'S Sl>i-euKeri, strong, 2^ In pota. $7 00 per lOO; 3UIn.. strong. $S00 per 100.
ANTHEKICUM VAKIEGATUM, strong, 2H In, pots, $2,50 per lOO. I^-Terms, cash or C. O. D.

Mention this paper. C. MERKEL & SON, Montor, Ohio.

FRANCES JOOST

Root©<a. Cxa-t "tings

The finest light pink Carnation ever introduced. Winner for the best light
pink at Philadelphia, February 16 and 17. Its habit is an ideal one, a very free
and continuous bloomer. You cannot do without it.

Price, 85 00 per 100 ; 840.00 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rate.

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Every grower needs more or less
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The F=lorists' Exch7^:ngb.

.rs/iiL_>c<>c

From flats, by mall, per 100. 50 cte., per 1000, M-OO.
From 2 inch pots, per 100, $1,50. per lOUO. $13.0li.

Hydraneea Olaksa, from 4 In. pots In bud, f I a
doz,;f8 a 1000, Send foreaniples. Caeb wlib the order.
FRED. BOEKNER, Cape I>Iay City. N.J,

Montlnn tht> F^rtrfwtB' |I?Tf»han^»* when WT-ltlnff

ALL GOOD STOCK!

PEl.AR(;ONIUM Victor and SaUbury, 3 In. pots,
$1.00 per 100.

GEKANUINS S. A. Nutt, Mme. Thlbaut. La Favor-
ite, Le Pllote, Mme. SalleroI,2t^ In. pots, la.OO a ItW.

HELIOTROPE, 2)< Incb pots, »2.00 per 100.

FUCHSIAS, Storm King, Avalanche and Elm City,
2^ Incb pots, 12.50 per 100.

VINCA VAR,,Sln. pots.tS.OOperlOO. Caab please.

WM. J. CHINNICK, Trenton, New Jersey.

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Crimson Verschaffeltll and Golden Bedder, 60c. a 100 ;
$5.00 a 1000. Id variety, 55c. a 100; $4.50 a 1000.

ALTERNANTHERAS ^^.'^-V^'lsi-Tr »

AGERATUM Bine and White, 50 cts. per 100.

GIANT SWEET ALYSSUM eo ct«. per loo.

C. A. HARBI.S & CO,, - Delanson, N. T.
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AFewGoodlhiogsYou Want!

Asparaeus Flumosua Nanus, 3 In fS.iX) per 100.

Vi nca Varlegata, 3 In 3.00

Hooted cuttings 1 50 "

Aaeratuin, blue and white; Double Alyssutii:
Coleus, red and yellow; Alternauf lieraH, red
and yellow; Violets, Campbell; Autei'M, Semple's
Branching; Scarlet Saite, Clara Bedmao, 2 In.,
$1.50 per ILlO. (tS^CASH WITH OKDKK.

GEO. 91. BinniABiS, Newton, ^(. J.

M*>nTlnn th*» Flnrlstft' Exi^hanee when wrltlne

BEDDING PUNTS

Full List of Bushy Stock.

...MUSA ENSETE...

G. OTTO SGHWABE, Jenkintown, Pa.

GERANIUMS

IN BUD AND BLOOM

Ready for market and beddinff purposes.
Beante Pontevlue, Mrs. e:. G. Hill,
Glorle de France* l^a Favorite,
Heterantlie, Mme. Bruant utid luany
others; from Saod 4-ineh pots, $5.bU and $6.U0
per 100.

CASH WITH ORDER.

W. E. HALL, - Clyde, Ohio.

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NEW DWARF PHLOX, NEW

Drumtoondi nana compacla,(Beuery'Bi strouK

StantB ready Sot 2^ or 3 In. pots, sure oiuney maker.
Ivea, pure whltu, Victoria, deep scarlet. 50 eta,
per 100.14 a 1000. Ilortenniaflora, benutlfui pink,
extra nice, 60 eta. per lUti, $,» por lOUO. llorlenHia-
flora Trlunipb. copper -pcarlet. Qneft co'ur. tiOc.
per 100. 15 per liMjO. Ten-Week Stock, Erfurt's
\SLTK& tiowerlnR. tliiest brlllUnt colors unly. from
2H[D.potf>.$2per 100, $8 per 10(0 Cnn nan. dormant.
Mme. CrozF, Charlotte. Bouvier, P. ilarquandt, or
mxed. tl.5IJperl00. $12 per lOOO. Geraniums, se-
leoted kinds; A. Rtcard, Vklie de Koitler, Beauty
Poltevlne, Pres. Vic. Dubois, J. I). Cabos. Chapiln.
Doyle.Nutt.LeCld.Wllh.Pfltzer. Has pat llm proved
etc.. mixed, out 2!^ and 8 Inch pots. $3 per 100. $18
per luOO. Cash with order, please.
SHELLROAD GREENHOUSE COm - GRANGE, MD.

DECORATION

m.

Double Flower Market Stocks.

White, niood-red and Sky-blue,
2^ incb pots and tlats. com-
menclnif to show buds. $1 00
per 100; $9.00 per 1000

CASH PLEASE.

J.W. HOWARD, Somerville, Hass.

330 BROADWAY.

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HINTS and HELPS.

Glo.vinias and tuberous besouias.

— For starting the tubers of sloxiuias
and other gesneraceotis plants also bego-
nias, about as good a plan as any is to
put about an inch of Jadoo in the bot-
tom of a box or flat, lay the tubers on
this and eover them over with screened
.Iiicliio, kei'iiins only moderately moist
until tliev show above the surface. They
start more evenly when treated in this
way, instead of potting them up in a dor-
mant state.

Hardy Basket Plants.— The varie-
gated ground ivy, which, by the way,
has been going under a wrong name for
several years, the correct name being
(Jleehoma magna vuriegata instead of
that of our native species, is now shoot-
ing out in every direction in the open
border. The variegated pieces which
grow in nice little clumps, are just large
enough to be hfted and putin 3-iuch pots
for using in baskets and vases later on.

Another good thing in this Hue is the
yellow-leavrd pennywort, Lysimachia
iiuiumularifolia. Plants out-uf-doors
have just made about the right length of
growths to be divided and potted up.
Place both in a rather close frame for a
few days.

Chlonauthus fragrans, crape myr-
tle, and the forsythias have suffered very
severley in this section. Aucubas, the
cherry laurel, nearly all tlie evergreen
forms of ligu.strum, including eoriiicciiin
and ovalifoliuni, also the three or four
species of osmanthus havesuffered badly.
Severe pruning is the best treatment to
apply and theplautsencouragtd to make
good wood the coming' season.

Crotoiis, which are intended to be
planted out-of-doors, should have the
liardeuing off process attended to with-
out delay. They should be removed from
the growing house to one where more air
and light can be given, so that they will
gradually get accu.stomed to full sun-
light, otherwise they areapt to lose some
of their leaves, and those which remain
will be badly burned after planting out.

Rubber plants which are kept for
stock should get a little attention now
in the mos-iug of the top growths so
tliat they may root in time to be potted
and plunged out for the Summer. IJ they
are mossed before the new leaves start
out so much the better. Cuttings may
be put in the sand bed so long as there is
bottom heat; these will make a growth
enough during Summer to fill a 6-inch
pot with roots.

Rohdea japonica is a plant not un-
like the aspidistra in appearance, but
much more hardy. Plants of it which
have been established here in the open
border for several jears have come
through the past Winter untouched by
the frost. As a decorative and house
plant it should get a little more atten-
tion. Old plants give a pretty fair crop
of seeds, and those from last season's
flowers may be looked for now on the
outdoor specimens. The berries are
bright red, several of them on a spike.
The seeds are large, not unlike those of
Ihe "butcher's broom." If planted in
three-quarters of au inch of soil they will
germinate in a few weeks.

Ornanjental Grasses. — Old clumps of
the hardy ornamental grasses, especially
the eulalias, will divide up successfully
tibout this time. Dig up the plants and
separate into several pieces w itti a mat-
tock or axe. These divisions should be
further split up with a hatchet, making
each piece small enough to go into a 3 or
-t-inch ])Ot. Use rather stiff soil in pot-
ting, and plunge in sand or ashes in a
frame, keeping the sash rather close for
the first week or so. Arundo donax is
too largi- to iMliult of being potted; but
ohl pl.iiits may lie lifted, divided, and
heeled in, giving water to prevent shrink-
ing of the rhizomes.

Aspidiuni tens-si nieusis also epeleld
tensemensis and testimensis, has proved
itself a most useful fern for using in pans,
as its hard fronds enable it to stand a
good deal of inattention. It is a pity
that it does not have a name more easily
passed around as it is one of the best lif
tlie half-hardy ferns. .Spores should be
sown now as it tukes considerable time
for the seedhngs to amount to anything.
It Ukes a eool and moist atmosphere and
a rather heavy soil.— G. W. O.

10,000 Smllax, 2 inch pots, $2.00 per 100.
6,000 Kjephrolepls Cordata Coni-

pacta, 2H inch pots, $4.00 per luO ;
ii inch pots. $7.00 per 100.
8,000 Kepbrolepls Bostoiilensls,

2^ inch pots, $6.1IU per 100 ;

3 inch Dots, $8.(10 per 100.
50O Eng;M»>> Ivy , SVa in. pots, $4.C0 per 100.
50O Aspidistra Lurlda, ereen and

white striped, 6 cts. per leaf.

Newburgh Floral Go-.'s^^retlNewburgh, N.Y.

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PTERIS

Tremnla, Serrulata and Serrulata
Cristata, in 2-ineh pots, strong, $3.U0 per
100. And others in variety. Satisfaction guar-
anteed or money bacli. Cash please.

G. A. RACKHAM, Detroit, Mich.

880 Van Dyke Avenue.

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Palms «"d
Decorative Plants

ALL SIZES AT
ALL SEASO^S

A. SCHULTHEIS, College Point,

p. O. Box 78, Queens Borough, New York.
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Seasonable Stock

DKAC7ENA INDIVIJSA, i In.. 15 to 18 in. high;
tl2.00 per 100 ; 5 In., 20 to 22 In. high, $18.00 per KtS

BOSTON FERN, 2ii In., »5.00 per 100.

MIIS.\ ESSETE, 10 In., 11.25 each.

COLEIIS, rooted cuttings, Vbbschaffklth and
Golden Queen. 75 eta. per 100 : $6.00 per 1000.
In variety, 60 cts. perlOO ; $5.00 per lOOO.

. GASH WITH OBDEB, P1.EA8E.

S. S. PECK HAM, New Bedford, Mass.

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PALMS

AND

FERNS

^^Sd^ The URGEST STOCK in

^H^ the W.&t.

Send us yout nanie, and we will keep you posted when
we have anything special to offer.

QEO.WITTBOLD,'°cVi£Ut^o!'

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THE BOSTON FERN specVty

15,00 per 100; JiO.OO per 1000. Beddins
Plants, Dractena Indivisa, FicuB.

L. H. FOSTER, 46 King St,Dojchester, Mass.

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MUST SELL QUICK

On account of street opening I have to make altera-
tions on my greenhouses.

DRACiENAS. 500 3yearold, C ANNAS, 6000 In

pots, caijI.as, freesias, asparagus,

SMILA.X, RIIBBEB TREES, PALMS, Etc

Ed.WILCKE,'^To"kfaT'Br'klyn,N.Y.

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v^FINE**

Dracaena Indivisa

From 5 and 6 in. pots, 2 to 2%
feet in height from pot, strong
healthy grown, $25.00 and |35.00
per 100. 50 at 100 rates

,^SS- Send in your order now. f^

$0.60 per doz ; J4.0O per tOD

2.50 " 20.00 "

JAMES HORAN& SON, Florists,

Bridgeport, Conn.

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LATANIA BORBONICA

2 Inch pots

4 *'

5 " extra fine 4.75 " 35.00

6 " 9.00 " 70.00 "

8 " from 11.50 to $2.25 per plant ; f 16.00 to $24 00

per doz.
Fine apeclmea plants, from $3 00 to $5.00 a piece

ARECA LUTESCENS.

4 Inch pots $25.00 per 100

5 " 4 plants In pot, $50.00 per 100 ; 60 eta. a piece

6 " 3 ** *' 1.00 a piece.

Fine large plants from $5.00 up.
Kentia Beluioreana and Foraterlaoa—

4 inch pots $35.00 per 100.

5 " $50.00 to 75.00 **

6 " 1.00 to 1.25 a piece.

Large plants from $3.00 to $10.00 a piece.

Phceoix. Kecllnata, Canarlensis and Ruplcola, all

elzee from 2 to 10 Inch pota, at lowest prices.
Pbcenix Reclinatn.4 Inch pots, 20 cts. each. $l8pO

per HX); 5 Inch pota. 35 cts. each. $30.00 per 100; 6

Inch puts, 60 eta. each. $55,00 per 100.
Cocos Weddeliana, 2 Inch pots, fine, $15.00 per lOU,

and larger plants from 20 cts. up.
Ficus Ela8tica, fine well-grown planta, 5 Incb pots

and larger, from 35 Ct8. up.
PandauuH UtiliN, 4 iDch pot^ $25.00, and 5 Inch

pots, $40.00 per 100. fine olania.

Azalea Indica» 10-12 In. heads, 50c. each; $40.00 alOO.

•' 12-14 " 75c. " 65.00 '•

'• larger plants, from $1.00 up

DH.TThlte Primula, strong 2^ In, planta, $7.00 a !00.

FERNS— Have about 20,000 of fine asaortment, trom

2 Inch pota. In fine condition, $3.00 a 100 ; $27.50 a 1000.

JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, lllegliBny Pa.

L. D, TELEPHONE 872.
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Nephrolepis Exaltata Bostoniensis.

Tlie Handsomest Decorative Plant In Cultivation.

$6.00 per 100; $40,00 per 1000.

MINE

FRED. C. BECKER, - -

IS THE GENUINE STOCK.

- 1 736 Cambridge Street, CAMBRIDGE, MASS.

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^si^^ %

SWORD FERNS,

NEPHROLEPIS
EXALTATA . . .

The most popular sort. Excellent plants for vases and
specimens. Four inch pots.

$15. OO jpe:i? XOO

MICHEL PLANT AND BULB CO.,

Magnolia and Tower Grova Iv3s., St. Louis, Mo.

Mention th*» THorlPtd' KxchaneA whAn writing

FARFUGIUM GRANDE,

2 1-2 Inch. S7.00 per lOO. cash with order.

G. W. WEATHERBY, CHILLICOTHE. MO.

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April 29, 1899.

CuttlnpB, well rooted. 50p. per lOfl, delivered.
CASH WITH ORDER.

MRS. M. CAVANAUGH, - Ionia, N.Y.

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(Babies' Brentli.) Fine white airy flowera. ex-
cellent for bouquets, 50 eta. per dozen, by mail.

PANSIES IN BUD AND BLOOM.

Field-grown, Id p:peat variety of colors and kinds,
$1.00 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. by expreass. From
seed bed, GO eta. per 100, by mall.

List of Herbaceous Plants Fbke.

W. C. JENNiSON, Naticl<, iVIass.

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PANSIES

THE JENNINGS STRAIN.

Fine plants, from cold frames. In bud and bloom

$1.50 per 100, by express. No small plants left.

FINEST MIXED SEED. $1.00 per pkt.

Ca8h with order.

Lock Box I

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THe F=LORISTS'

■XOHKNGl

467

E. B. JEIIII1NGS,'

Soutliport, Coon

eBOWBB or THB FINBBT PANSIBS.
1 the PHnrliitP* Kxrhnnep wh^n writin

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI

Fine plantp, from 3^ inch pots, ready to
shift, $3 IX) per 100 ; $35.00 per 1000.

fLOS £3S

Crimson Raiubler, Hermoea, Pinlc
Soupert, and 50 other good varieties,
$2.60 per 100 ; $20.00 per 1000, nice stuff,
from 2V6 inch pots.
J. A. DOYLE CO., Springfield. Ohio.

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MANETTI STOCKS

(FOR FALL DELIVERY.)

English or French, especially prepared for grafting,
price per 1000. 10,000 or lOu.OOO on application.

HARRY A. BUNYARD, 42 W. 28th St , N.Y.CHy

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ROBT. CRAIG & SON,

BosEs, nm, mm,

...CARNATIONS..
«nd Novelties In Decorative Plants,

Market and 49th Sts., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

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R0SE5

KAISERIN,
I.A FRANCE,

C. W. cox, 2d and Bristol Sts., Philadelphia.

Strong, Heslthy Flants
from 3=incln pots.

$6.00 per 100.
$5.00 per zoo.

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YOUNG ROSE PLANTS

From 2^ inch pots.
Bride, Brides-
maid, Gontler,
Perle, Metror.

Per 100 Per 1000

From 2>4 inch pels. ...MOO $:M.iiu

From 3 inch pols O.on ftD.OO

From 4 inch pots.... 8 1)0 6i).00

$30 PER 1000

"VsT^vfl:. H. EIjXjIOTT, Brig-Hton, :L/£ass.

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ROSES, CHRYSANTHEMUMS

All the NEW and STANDARD VARIETIES
in A I stock now ready at reasonable prices.

Ifentlon the Florlata' Kxchanv* when writing.

Lady
Dorothea

1 Plant

13 Plants ...
100 Plants ...

WINNER OF SILVER CUP,

Chrysanthemtjm Show, Chicago, 1898.

CERTIFICATES OF MERIT,

New York and Toronto.

The Florist's Rose. A free bloomer.

Always an attractive and selling color.
No bullheads. J* J* Jt J* jt

.$ 0 50 I 360 Plants $ 50 00

4 00 60O Plants 75 00

25 00 I loco Plants 126 00

JOHN U. DUNLOP, - Toronto, Canada.

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REINBERQ BROS.

L> S5 jEZ ^9 Plants out of 2% Inch Pots.

Bridesmaid, Bride *:i.liO per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000

Meteor 2.r,(i per UIO; 20.00 per 1000

CARNATIONS ^8?TPn°gs.

Per 100 Per 1000

Wm. Scott .... $1.00 $7.50

Nancy Hanks . . 1.00 7.50

McQowan ... 1.00 7.50

Tidal Wave . . 1.00 7.50

Kohinoor 1.00 7.50

Argyle 1.00 35.00

Painted Lady . . 3.00 25.00

Evelina 3.00 25.00

Per 100

Jubilee $2.50

Triumph . 2.50

Mrs. JWcBurney . 2.50

Flora Hill ... 1.50

Mayor Pingree . 1.50

Nivea 1.50

Daybreak . 1.50

Alaska 1.50

Per 1000
$20.00
20.00
20.00
12.50
12.50
12.50
12.50
12.50

<6
\l/

NEW CARNATION EVANSTON «-'^%^„"„'^Th'e??,o''usVn°°dV*aTe!"'^'""''-

Our plants and cuttings are stronp; and well prown and free from dieeaee.
Alt plants ami cuttings sold under the condition that If not entirely satisfactory they ere to be
returned at once. B3y"No order taken for less than 100.

REINBERC BROS, si walSh^fvCcHiciGo, ill

C ^-C^^ «:«^« «

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II

11

I have them in quantity ; the quality
is sure to please you. Also a lew
RDinpS ^~For prices on the
....MM^B^^^^ various sizes, write to
STEPHEN WIORTENSEN, Southampton Bucks Co.. (near Philadelphia), Pa-

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Bridesmaid Excelled by tills Mew Rose.

Formerly Called

Miss Clara Barton.

MAID OF HONOR

Plants in Sl-i inch pots now ready.
PRICE: Per 100, $15.00; 50 at lUU rate; per 1000, »125.00; 250 at 1000 rate,

HOFFMEISTER FLORAL CO., 813 Elm St., Gincinnafi, Ohio.

pifBALKBT E, G, HILL & CO,, Richmond, Ind., F. R. PIERSONCO.Jarrytown, N.Y.

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ROSES! ROSES! ROSES!

Strong, Healthy Plants, out of VA inch pots.

THE FOLLOWING VARIETIES at $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1000.

Agrippina
Bride.sniaid
Beaute Incoiistant
Catlicriiie Meniiet
Clotliilde Soupert
Coquette de Lyou
Dr. Grill

Duchess de Brabant
Gen. de Tartas
Henry M. Stanley

Jules Finger
La Princess Vera
Mnie. J. Schwartz
Mine. F. Kruger
Mine. Sch waller
Mme. de Watteville
Marquis de Viviens
Marie Van Houtte

Marie Guillot
Mrs. DeGraw
Papa Gontier
Princess Sagan
Queen's Scarlet
The Bride
The Queen
White Rambler
Pink Kainbler
Yellow Rambler

THE FOLLOWING VARIETIES at $3.00 per 100; $25 per 1000.

Perlcs des Jardins
Meteor
Climbing Meteor

Mamau Cochet
Malmaison

Kaiseriu A. Victoria
Pink La France
Crimson Rambler

HYBRIDS

A very fine assortment, splendid stock, out
of 2% in. pots, including best Reds, Pinks and
Whites at $3.50 per 100 ; $30.00 per 1000.

SCHMIDT & BOTLEY, Springfield, Ohio.

MMitlon th« Vlart.U' Dzchaiute wham vHtllls.

The New Rose, ADMIRAL DEWEY

Color, a delicate flush pink, shading to white. A large full and fragrant flower. Long, stiff stems, requiring httle tying.

A remarkably free bloomer ; very hardy. Price fr6m 2j4 inch pots:

1 plant $1 00 50 plants $17 50 500 plants $125 00

12 plants 9 00 100 plants 30 00 1000 plants 200 00

— SEND IN YOUR ORDERS

200,000 CARNATION CUTTINGS

LAKEVIEW ROSE GARDENS,

EARLY.

Well rooted, standard and fancy varieties. Very lovo
price upon request. Blooming plants for Easter in large
varieties. Write us your wants. We can supply them.

WHOLESALE GROWERS, CUT FLOWERS, latnpcfnwn N Y
PLANTS and PALMS. J dmC&LU W II, l^' I.

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Bate, gl.OO per Inch. Special positions
extia. Discounts on contracts of one month
or longer.

Orders from unknown parties must be accom-
panied by cash or satisfactory references.

Contents.

Advkhtisers' Index 469

Astoria (L. I.) Growers . . . .470
Bananas for Sdb-Tropical Bedding

(lUus.) 470

Books Ueoeited 468

Briefs for Bdst Florists . . . .471

Business Difficulties 463

Carnation Maud Adams . . . .468

Carnations 472

Chanoes in Eusinebs 463

Correspondence 472

Dutch Bulbs 470

Echoes from the Alleys . . . .473
European Plant Notes . , . .471

Exhibitions 469

Hints and Helps 466

Nursery Department 462

Obituary :

J. M. Thorburn, J. Koenig, Dr. Chap-
man 473

Personals 469

Principles of Pbunino Shrubs . . 47u
Rose Golden Gate (Illus.) . . . .471

Saltino 468

Seed Trade Keport 461

Sub-Waterino 468

The Relation or Bacteria to the Nu-
trition OF Plants 464

Trade Notes :

Boston, Montreal, Providence, Toronto. 473
Baltimore, New Tork. Philadelphia . 473

Chicago 474

Buffalo, Cincianati, Detroit, Grand
Rapids, St. Louis 478

A neat trade list of Japanese bulbs,
seeds and plants, lias just been issued by
Suzuki & lida, 11 Broadway, Xew Yoi-k.
Mr. Suzuki will, as usual, stlii-t for ,]apau
.July 1 to personally Kiipcriiitciid the ship-
ping of the firm's orders.

The Philadelphia Dahlia Club is taking
an active part in ci'eating interest in this
repopularized plant. At the last meeting
Of the Club tlie subject of " What is a Cac-
tus Dahlia" was discussed, and report
says " The New England standard and
definition " were approved. Dr. Horsch-
berger will be asked to speak upon the
dahlias of Mexico at the next meeting of
the Club.

Ethel Croker carnation, will, it is said,
be the record breaker for the first year of
the new century. Keport states: "Flow-
ers will average, with ordinary culture,
three to three and one-half inches in di-
ameter; perfect in form and with a calyx
that will not burst. In color a pure rich
pink, delightfully scertted, and borne on
a stem almost as strong as that of .Mayur
Pingree. The habit of the plant is good,
it has perfect health and strong growth,
and will pioduce more flowers to the
square foot than Scott in its palmiest
days."

Only to Think of It.

Easter lilies, massed on church altars,
give the choir severe headaches and make
the pastors sneeze, hence one minister, at
least, ruled out these blooms from the
decorations Easter Sunday. We feel dcejj
sympathy with these seiisitive and so
easily affected mortals. A study by our
pathologists into the causes which cause
lilies to act so unwisely, is now in order.

Other pastors take a more sensible
view, laying cases of fainting and head-
ache to insufiicieiit ventilation. This is
undoubtedly more correct.

Sub-Watering.

In last week's issue, pjige 440, an un-
foi-tunate mixingupof the types occurred.
The words forming the GOth to the 8.3d
lines of column 3, beginning "to have
galvanized ii'on caps," etc., should fol-
low after the word " necessary " on the
14th line from the bottom of column 2;
.so that the paragraph beginning "Nearly
as .serviceable should read as follows:

Nearly as serviceable a side can be
made of slate, but it is somewhat more
expensive. If slate is used it is necessary
to have galvanized iron caps made to
hold the top in position. The bottoms
are set into the 2 x 4's. In some houses
it is possible to do away with the wires
for the supporting of the sides, using the
upright supports of the roof, which can
be placed at the sides of the benches.

" In the early experiments at the Ohio
Station the irrigating tile were laid two
feet apart on the bottom of the benches.
Drain tile was employed for this purpose,
and when watering was to be done the
water was simply introduced into the
tile until the latter were full. The water
would then soak up through the soil to
all parts of the bed. This plan has been
reasonably satisfactory, the objection to
it being that an occasional spot in the
bed did not get proper watering, owing
more to irregularities in the tile than
anything else.

" The Wisconsin Station has found that
common bricks, set on edge over the
entire bench bottom, is a better plan than
tile placed two feet apart. The Indiana
Station has modified this plan by clip-
ping off the lower edges of the bricks in
order to allow a freer circulation of
water. This plan is a good one, but
somewhat exjiensive, especially ^vith a
wooden bench bottom, covered with gal-
vanized iron as advised. The first cost
by this method is considerable, and the
life of the bench is comparatively short."

With this trtinsposition the article will
then read all right.

"Salting."

The practice of "salting" cut flowers
is almost as prevalent to-day as when
the smart individual who "invented" it,
and profited by the invention, first put it
into operation with the view of deceiv-
ing a then undiscerning public, and sad to
relate, succeeded, thus bringing disgrace
on the businesB. Times have materially
changed since then, the flower-buying
public can no longer be bo readily duped
by stale blossoms; but the abominable
salting method remains as immutable
in the minds of all too many cut flower
growers, as the laws of the Medes and
Persians. And the practice is prevalent
among not only those deluded person-
ages—the individuals who know no bet-
ter—but also among those who cannot
but many times have suffered financially
on account thereof. Monetary loss and
oft-repeated warning have failed to exer-
cise a salutary influence in this connec-
tion; and must we assume that those in-
dulging in this practice are either too
obtuse to be taught a profitable lesson,
or are unwise men who stand in the way
of their own advancement'.'

But we are loath to come to such an
adverse conclusion. Is the practice so
perniciously a losing one as itisgenerally
held to be? and is the florist any less apt
to discover, even when aided by well-
meant advice, a harmful factor "in his
business than is any other common sense
business man? Reports time and again
have informed the reading florist that
such and such a figure could have been
obtained for stock had it been sent in in
the ordinary way, prior to a holiday.
Has he tried the experiment of cari'yiiig
out ordinary conditions, and has he
profited thereby ? or are his returns tor
his salted stock sufliciently profitable
to justify him in conducting' his business
in such an unbusiness-like manner— hold-
ing his flowers so as to swell the glut,
and receiving the reward for so doing—
viz., the prIceB ruling in an overstocked
market.

We cannot conceive that any sane man
would continue a method that is, on the

face of it, such a losing venture. .Surely
there must be profit even in the returns
obtained for salted stock, and quite
enough of it to encourage the repetition
of sending such goods to market ! That,
however, is not the question. What we
would like to know is this : Does it pay
the cut flower grower as well to hold
stock back for a holiday until it is un-
salable, or, il disposed of at all, salable
only at the lowest market price on
account of its staleness, as it does to
send In shipments regularly, fresh and
marketable, to be sold at ruling market
values?

That, of course, is thegrower'sconcern,
but as a means of solving the salting
problem, we, and probably the majority
of the selling agents too, would like to
be informed.

Carnation Mnui Adams.

The positive assertions that this varie-
ty of carnation is Richmond re-intro-
duced, and the equally positive state-
ments that the two kinds are entirely
distinct, leave the purchasers of Maud
Adams somewhat on the horns of a di-
lemma regarding that variety; and the
great significance which the case under
discussion possesses for the introducer of
Maud Adams as well as for the trade in
general, should urge the American Carna-
tion Society to an immediate ofticial in-
vestigation of the subject and a speedy
disclosure of its findings. It appears to
us that in this matter valuable assistance
could be rendei'ed the Carnation Society
not only by all who grew Richmond, but
also by the gentlemen who have acted as
judges at the various exhibitions of the
Society where that variety was exhibited,
viz., at Buffalo, in 1892; Pittsburg, in
1893; ludianapolKs, in 1894, and Boston
in 1895. Of particular value in this con-
nection would be the opinions of the
judges at the Society's New York show
in 1896, when the variety now called
Maud .^dams was exhibited before these
gentlemen in the class for two-year-old
seedlings under the name of Marion
Brown. One at least of these judges had
seen both Richmond and the latter varie-
ty on exhibition, having acted as a judge
only the year before at Boston when the
variety Richmond was awarded first
prize for twelve blooms dark pink.

It is perhaps a little unfortunate that
the alleged duplication or synonj'my was
not detected by the judges at the New
York exhibition of the Carnation Society,
and it is within the bounds of reason to
suppose that this might easily have been
done, in view of the foregoing circum-
stances. Under less favorable conditions
perhaps might this discovery also have
been made at the Chicago meeting of the
Carnation Society, on which occasion the
variety now in dispute was before the
Society's judges, as "Maud Adams."
The originator of Richmond being pres-
ent at both the New York and Chicago
shows, his help in the discovery of the
alleged synonomy should have been valu-
able.

Of course, eonclusiveevidenceol similar-
ity in the various distinguishing traits of
the two varieties is an absolute necessity
to establish identity and, thereby the
alleged re-introduction ; and the presence
of a specimen of the offspring (if the orig-
inal Richmond would tend to make the
result of the comparison more convinc-
ing. Probably this can be secured, and
the matter put right. At all events some-
thing needs to be done, and that quickly,
in the best interests of all.

The daily iircss of Boston announces
that a s,viidi<;itc. with a capital of .ItBOO,-
000, has been fdrnied to grow palms and
other decorative stock iu Cuba. Thomas
F. Galvin, of Boston, is said to be presi-
dent and George Howard Wood, also of
that city, treasurer of the companv. The
same report states that an experiment
will be made to grow the Lawson carna-
tion there. The location is about a mile
from Santiago, and the area at the svn-
dicate's command some .'JOO acres. Mr.
Oalvin returned this week from a visit to
Cuba, whither he had gone to look over
the ground.

BOOKS RECEIVED.

How TO Plan the Home Grounds.
By S. Parsons, Jr., ex-superintendent of
New York Parks. Publishers, Doubleday
.*c McClure Co., New York.— This is
another admirable book, written by a
practical man, having for its object the
encouragement of that growing desire of
the American people for tasteful and ar-
tistic homesurroundings. Witliinits 2."i0
pages the author has provided a host of
useful information and instruction,
which if fully absorbed and carefully car-
ried out cannot fail of the desired ends.
Xot only is the advice furnished applica-
ble to the grounds of the home seeker
with a limited area at his command, but
it will prove of equal value and be found
fully as serviceable for the development
of large country places, parks, and in
fact, wherever the services of the land-
scape gardener ai-e iicceBsary. Part I.
deals with the selection of the site of the
house, the making of roads and paths,
lawns, flower gardens, the terrace, plan-
tations, deciduous trees and shrubs, ever-
green trees and shrubs, hardy herbaceous
plants, aquatics, hardy vines and climb-
ers, bedding plants, pools and streams,
woodlands, the use of rocks, residential
parks, fences, bi-idges and summer houses;
while Part II. treats on parks and park-
ways, churchy ards .-nnl cemeteries, .seaside
lawns, city and village squares, and rail-
road station grounds. The book is fully
illustrated with 56 illustrations, plans
and diagrams. Useful lists of trees, shrubs
and plants for seasonable effects are fur-
nished, as well as specimen contracts and
specifications.

Regarding the present status of gar-
dening the author gives it as his opinion
that " the field of genuine ganlening ;irt
is so widely open to us that we need not
be awed by the great examples of garden
making done in past time, for the more
we study, the more we realize that the
recorded facts do not bear out the belief
that gardening designs have been done
in the past as well as they are done to-
day, and that the study, therefore, of old
examples of the Italian villas and gar-
dens, and even illustr.-itioiis of much later
French and German p;irks and country
places, is lieconiing less important in the
light of the larger theory of landscape
gardening, which seeks to produce a
beautiful, because primarily sensible,
arrangement of the present development
of flowers, trees, slirubs, and lawns."
The author w'ould not, however, under-
value precedent; "we should welcome
suggestions from all sources, ancient and
modern, plucking from the old masters
that which is rational and good. We can
and must create, and never servilely
copy. We are able to do better work
than has ever been done before, not be-
cause we refuse to be enslaved by the
rules and experiences of other days and
centuries, but primarily because we have
taken to heart the lessons Nature is giv-
ing us all about us."

" The ideal situation tor a flower gar-
den," says the author, "especially one
that is made up largelyof old-fashioned
flowers, such as phlox, hollyhocks, larks-
purs, roses, sunflowers and black-eyed
Susans, is along the edge of a shrub
border or piece of woods, where the
irregularity of the growth of the flowers
and their frequent unsightliness when
out of bloom, or fading early in Autumn,
render always satisfactory theimmediate
proximity of masses of green foliage with
which they can blend and in a degree lose
themselves. A herbaceous border of this
kind lends it.self more kindly to this type
of plants than any other form, and in-
deed, for a strictly herbaceous border, the
writer doubts whether any other form
will be found entirely satisfactory.

" Naturally, a flower garden need not
limit itself to herbaceous or perenirieii
plants alone, nor to roses or any other
plants that are apt to look unkempt and
straggling during the latter part of the
.Summer or early Autumn. There are
many annuals, such as nasturtiums,
asters, pinks, forget-me-nots, iiansies, be-
gonias, petunias, zinnias, mignonette,
heliotropes, poppies, Phlox Drnmmoudi
and marigolds, all of which can be used
in this way, if in no other, by planting a
succession of late blooming kinds after
the early forget-me-nots and ])ansies are
out of flower. In this way a large gar-
den can be kept supplied with flowers,
and the general effect of the open level
spaces retained low and neat."

The book is well printed, and the illu.s-
trations are in somewhat better taste,
and more illustrative, than those that
have appeared in other works of this
kind. The volume is one that can be rec-
ommended to everyone interested in the
subject on which it treats.

XHe I=i-ORisTS' Exchange.

469

Reader, tblB iB jour column. Let us know
what you are doing. It will keep your name
before your rellow-craftamen and in tercet
many.

West Newbary, Mass.— Thomas J. King is
building a large rose house.

Lowell, Mass. — Harvey B. Greene will
shortly erect two more greeuhouees.

Laconla, N. H,— C. P, Dow will remove to
larger quarters in R. D. Carter's block.

Eureka, III. —J. H. Burk ia buildingagreen-
bouse for the growing of plants for cut flowers.

Templeton, Mass.— H. D. Greenwood will
begia the construction of a greeubouse on an
early date.

Monroe, N. T. — Wm. J. Beattie, from
Brooklyn, has now charge of the Glen Lee
Greenhouses.

Holbrook, Mass.— Lively & Bond, of Wey-
mouth street, are to add two greenhouses to
their establishment.

aWestchester, Pa.— W. H. Ayars has pur-
Shased a lot on Went Main street. 60 by 400 feet,
end will put up thereon two greenhouses, each
12 by 2i feet.

Donnelsvllle, O.— The firm of Patterson
& Co. are ouilding an addition to their flower
pot factory and making extensive repairs to
tbe main building.

Crawfordsvllle, Ind.— McDonald & Steele
have purchased the appointments of the
Krause greenhouse on Market street, and are
removing them to their own establishment.

Chicago.— Jacob Horless has been granted
a permit to erect four greenhouses, at 539
Howe avenue, and Michael Becker one to
erect two greenhouses on Peterson avenue.

Afollnet 111. — Julius Staat;k is enlarging his
greenhouse plant by two houses, one 17 i IIH
feet; another, 23 x 128 feet. When these houses
are completed, Mr. Staack will have 32,000
square feet of glass.

Lenox, Mass.— The Horticultural Society
had an exceedingly interesting meetiogSat-
urday evening lasc. An able address was
given by William Turner. The following
awards were made; diploma to A. G. Loveless
for American Beauty roses, diploma to r*. J.
Donahue fur Souvenir du President Carnot,
Bridesmaid and Bride roses; first class certifi-
cate to \V. A. Manda for a new begonia; first
class certificate to C. W. Ward, of Cottage
Gardens, L. X., for a display of carnations.

Newport. R. I.

The meeting of the Newport Horticul-
tural Society, held on the 2(Jth instant,
was one of the largest gatherings in the
history of the Society. Eight new mem-
bers were elected.

Resolutions were passed for steps to be
taken to agitate for the appnintnient by
the Stateof a State Entomolo-jsl s<i that
stock may be examined and ctTtilicates
granted, and shippers relieved of the de-
lays caused by tbedemand of otherStates
for such a certificate. The San Jose scale
having made its appearance in so many
places here urgent steps should be taken
for its suppression. A social session fol-
lowed.

We regret to announce the serious ill-
ness of florist Thomas Galvin.

Mac.

Hartford, Conn.

Business the pa^t weeK has been
dull; all kinds of stock is in abundance
and prices keep up well. Koses are In over
stock and wholesale at from $n to .f G a
100. All colors of carn;iti(His are plenti-
ful, exce[)ting red, which has been scarce
all Winter. They bring from .".()c. to^l.r.O
a 100. Bulbous stock still continues
goo<l. Ferns and other kinds of green are
scarce, and the store keepers find it hard
to get enough for their designs.
"Pansy plants are selling fairly well, but
would sell much better if they were more
in bloom; they are later in ttoweriug
than usual, owing to the season being so
ba<*kward. Nearly all of the grocery
st.nri's and meat markets in town have
them fur sale at prices from 25c. to 85c.
a dozen. One of our largest departmeut
stores had a saleof hardydormant roses,
Saturday; plants "went for lUc. each — a
large number was disposed of. J. F. C.

EXHIBITIONS.

Worcester, Mass. — The premium list
for tlie chrysanthemum exhibition of the
Worcester County Horticultural Society
has been issued. The show will be held
Novembers and 0 next, Adiu A. Hixon,
18 Front St., is secretary.

Newport, R. I.. — Sclieduleof Premiums
for Eighth Annual Chrysanthemum Show,
Newport Horticultural Society, to ibe

held November 14-16. — Recording secre-
tary, Alexander MacLellan, Ruggles av-
enue, Newport, R. I.

Chicago. — The preliminary list ot pre-
miums offered by the Horticultural So-
ciety, of Chicago, to be awarded at the
annual Fall exhibition November 7-11,
next has been issued. The schedule em-
braces 201 classes. The usual interna-
tional competetion in cut blooms of
chrysanthemums is provided for, as well
as other exhibits of cut flowers, chrys-
anthemums, roses, orchids, carnations,
miscellaneous plants, floral arrange-
ments, etc. Suitable trophies will begiven
tor chrysanthemum and carnation seed-
lings; also prizes of $20.00 and flO.OO
for best displaj' of seedling roses.

Copies of the premiuu list can be ob-
tained on application to Ass't Sec'y W.
N. Rudd, Room 202, 185 Dearborn St.,
Chicago.

Advertisers' Index.

In our efforts to serve tiie best interests
of advertiseis in the Florists' Exchange
we havr ^iveii triMlduring the years past
to various forms of an Index. Recently,
in order to test the inclination of adver-
tisers in this respect we mailed a number
of letters of inquiry, some to gentlemen
whose offerings during a season are
greatly varied, others to specialists in
(me or two lines, and the consensus of
opinion is so overwiielmingiy in favor ot
an alphabetically classified Index that
with this issue, we return to that idea,
adding, in addition, an alphabetically ar-
ranged list of advertisers, convinced that
this combination is the best tliat can be
given, showing as it does at a glance
just what goods are in the market and
ot whom they may be purchased.

While on this subject we may state that
the Florists' Exchange is the only paper
ot its class that seeks to advance the in-
terests of its advertisers in this direction,
also saving thctiniccif intrndingpurchas-
ri-s. X(it iinl\ tli.il bill oiirindcxacteasa
double advertisi'nii'ut Inr those offering
gdiiils through our columns — an advan-
tage not afforded by any ot ourcontempo-
raries.

We have tried to make the present double
index as comprehensive and serviceable as
IHissible, and we trust it will be found a
decided improvement on its predecessor
of the same form.

We ask buyers to consult this Index
carefully; it is an arduous and expensive
weekly task to tlie pulilishers, but they
will feel more than compensated if read-
ers, generally, will make a fi-n- use of it
and advise us of any imperfections noted.

As showing the drift ot sentiment in
this matter we publish a tew of the re-
lilics received in favor of theoldindex; to
the minority replies we believe the addi-
tion ot the " Advertisers' Index" willfully
meet their desires;

I believe the old form of indeit preferable
saving time in looking up what you want.

Wm. Swavne.

The way you printed the list of advertisers

before was mucli the beet for the husy man. as

if there was anything lie needed he could find

it at once, without huntuig the whole list over.

KiCHARD Vincent, Jb.

We think both methods very good, but lean
towards the old, as it gives a likely buyer a
better chance of Hnding the article he wants.
The newer method will suit when the flim is
wanted only and while it no douht gives you
more trouble in cootinulng the old style we
feel certain you are giving the advertisers
better service. Cldoas & Boudinoton.

Replying to your favor of the 12th inst., I
prtfei the old style index, that is, the one in
which you gave the article sold the most
prominence, in that I could, under the head of
canoas, speedily find from it where I could buy
oannas. f found it easier to get at what I
wanted fp buy quickly, in case I had occasion
to look over tbe advertisements.

C. W. Ward.

Let us say most positively that tbe old form
of index was the best. We are at time of this
writing hunting through the last issue to Qnd
an article, while with the old form ot index
this would he unnecessary. We find the new
form decidedly inconvenient and of no value,
while the other was Just the reverse. We hope
if we have to use it much that you will decide
to change at once. McGreqob Bros.

As a purchaser of stock advertised in Tbe
Florists' Exchanqk I would greatly prefer
the index you had lieen using previous to your
Spring special. This form greatly facilitates
the labor of the buyer, and of course is of
corresponding heneflt to the adveniser. It
frequently occurs that buyers want an article
in a hurry, and are likely to place their order
where the article is presented, so that if it is
necessary to run all through the columns of
the medium, they may posfeibly miss the best
chance, while if the articles advertised are
indexed in a group they may be easily found
and goods bought of the most available place.

C. L. LONOSDORF.

Brockton, Mass.

The regular meeting ot the Gardeners
and Florists' Club was held Tuesday
evening, April 18. A carnation exhibi-
tion was given same night, the principal
competitors being John iMacFarland and
Charles Leach, North Easton; Henry
Duley, Randolph; Clarence Graham,
Avon; Thomas Grieves, Brockton. The
first prize was awarded to Henry Duley,
second to Clarence Graham, who showed
Flora Hill. The special prize, for vase of
mixed pinks, was won bj' Thomas
Grieves. The sul)jectfor the evening was
"Hybrid Roses." The meeting adjourned
at a late hour.

C. N. G.

Index of Advertisements.

PLANTS, SEEDS,
BULBS. FLOWERS.

Acalypha 82

Ageratum..Gl, 76, 66,

77, 6i, 82
Altemanthera..76, 60, 74,

62

Amaryllis 82

Ampelopsis Veltchii..6I,

6 J. t9, 62

Aquatics 61. 74

Araucaria^ 63

Asparagus.. 61, 75, 66, 63,

65, 67,59

Asters 76, 82,65

Azaleas 66, 63, 69

Bedding and Basket
Plaula (not specif-
ically indexed) ... 61,
76, 6t>, 74, 63. 62, 66
Begonias (Plants)... 75,
74, 62. 6.^. 8^

Bongainvllleas 75

Bulbs, Roots and
Herbaceous Plants
(not peclfically in-
dexed) ...61, 67. 76, 66,
63, 60. 65, 69. 62

Caladiums

Canna8..61. 76, 62, 83, 69

Oallaa 8i

Oarnations..67, 76. 74, 6a,

66, 82, 69

Celery 63

ChrysanthemwmH.ei, 76,

67, 74.62, 65.82, 59
Clematis 61,63, 62, 82,69
Coleus..67..76, 67, 74, 6>

Crotons <>7

Cycae Sterna. . . 60, 8:^, 59,

62

CycaP Plants

C>climen 75

CyperuB .... 76

Dahlias ....61, 76,60,62
Decorative Green-
house Plants (not
specifically In-
dexed).. ..61, 75, 66, 65
DracBBnas.. .61, 75, 66, 82

Echeveria

Ericas 63,62

Fern Balls

Ferns 66,66

Ferns (Hardy Out)...

Flcus 63

Flowering Green-
house Plants (not
speciUcally in-
dexed).. ..76. 66, 74, 82
Fuchsias.... 75, 66, 74, 82
Geraulums 75, 66/74, t>3,
62, 65. 8^, 59

Gladioli 75, 60

Grape Vines

Grasses 62

Hyacinths 60

Hydranj^eas 69, 62

Iris

Leaves and Sprays. 77

Liliums 61, 60, 82

Lily of the Valley.. 77, GO

Marguerites 75

Musa 76, 66

MuBbroom Spawn . . 79
Orange (Olaheite)..

Orchids 77

Pflsonias 63, 69

Palm Seeds 60

Palms 67,75,66, 63

Pandanus 75, 65

PaneieB..67,63. 65,74.82

Pelargoniums.. 66

Pinbs (Hardy) 82

Primrose (Baby). .82, 62

Primulas 66

Rhododendrons... .63, 59
Roses... 67, 63, 76. 74, 82,

59, 62, 66
Seeds.... 61. 67, 60, 62,82

Small Fruits 63, 82

Smilax..75. 66,63.62, 65
Shrvibs — Evergreen,
Ornamental and
Flowering (not
specifically in-
dexed)....61, 76.74,63,
6U,62

Spiriea 62

Stocks (Flowering) 66

Strawberry Plants. ..82,

6:{
Trees (Fruit and Nut) 63
Trees (Shade and
Evergreen) 61, 63. 60, 62

Tuberoses

Vegetable Plants... 63

Verbenas 75, 74, 62

Vlncas 76, 62

Vines and Climbers
(not specifically

indexed) 61, 76,66,

74, 63, 60, 62
Violets 74, 66, 82, 62

MISCELLANEOUS

Auctioneers 78. 76

Baskets 77,79

Bjard ot Trade 79

Boilers 80.81

Books... K.tT, 79

Boxes 80,61

Cut Flowers. Whole-
sale and Oommls-

sion Dealers 76. 77

Fertilizers 79,78. 77

Florists' Letters 78

Florists' Supplies 79,

76, 82. 77
Flower Pots, Vases.

etc 79,76

OlasB 80.81, 79

QreenhouseOon-

struclion 80.81

Greenhouse Lumber 80,

78
Greenhouse Requi-
sites 80, 81

Hail Insurance 79

Help Wanted 64

Illustration Plates.. 80

Insecticides 79,71, 77

Mailing Tubes 64

Ma&tica 80

Metal Designs 82

Moss 78,77

Newspapers 78

Photographs

Pipes, Joints and

Valves 81

Plant Tubs

Pumps 80

Putty 81

Sale or Rent 64

Situations Wanted.. 64

Sprayers 80,79

Stationery 89

Traps (Mole, etc.)... 80
Tools, Implements

etc 80, 77

Tying Material 78

Ventilators 80,78

Wants 64

Wire Deslgns....70, 77, 76

Index of Advertisers.

AkehurstChas&Son 482

AkersFR 478

Allen J K 476

Allen WS 476

Am Jadoo Co 478, 479

Am Rose Co. ...474, 482

Amos N 476

Aschmann G 466

Bader J 466

Baker W J 477

Baker J T 474

Baldwin A J 462

BallerFA 46S

Bassett 4 Washburn 477

Bayersdorfer H * Co 482

Beach J E 466

Beaulieu H 460

Becker Fred C 4(.6

BeckertWO 482

Berger H H 4 Co. . . . 459

BesoldC 466

BirdF W & Son 479

Black, Ohas 463

Blanc A & Co 482

Blauvelt & Quttman 476

Bloom J S 174

Bobbink 4 Atkins... 462
Boemer Fred 466

Boston Florist Let-
ter Co . . 478

BrlntouWP 463

Buckbee H W 46u

Buuyard H A. ...467 477
Burpee W A <s Co . . .. 461
Business Opportuni-
ties 461

uatuodyJD 48ii

Cavanau^h M 467

Cliinnick W J...4b3, 46«

Cleary & Co 478

Clncas&BoddlngtoD

Co 469

Cole S 461

Coles IB 474

Conard & Jones Co .. 461

OonnellB 463

Cope W& Co 479

Cottage Gardens 459

Cowen'sNSona 480

Cox Seed Co 461

Cox C W 467

Crabb* Hunter.... 474
Craig Bobt 4 Son ... 467
Cunningham J. H.. 476
CutFlowerEichange 476

DaneC J 482

Darlington H D 462

Davis A B 4 Son ... 463
Decker BlauveltOo.. 476

Deming Co 480

DePew Bros 482

Deutsche Gartner

Zeitung 478

De WittP ,M 474

Oletsoh A 4 Oo 480

Dillon J L 476

Dlngee 4 Conard Co. 462
DornerKASonsOo. 466

Doyle J A Co 467

Drecr Hy A 46'

DnmontS Co 477

Dunlop J H 467

Eastern Chem Co... 479
Edwards & Docker.. 480

EhretF 477

ElchholzH 476

EiseleC 482

Eisele J O 476

Elizabeth NurseryCo 461
Elliott Wm 4 Sons.. 460

Elliott W H 467, 477

ElllotI J L 478

Ellis & Pollworth... 478
Ellwanger 4 Barry.. 463

Emmaus Geo M 466

Faust HO 4 Co 479

Felthonsen J E 475

F 4 F Nurseries 463

ifiorHtH'lUis'n... 479

Foster LH 466

Fryer E 476

Germain Fruit Co... 461

Gibbons H W 480

Oiblln 4 Co 480

Qlkhrist A 462

Gorton 4 LIdger-

wood Oo 481

Grallert 4 Co 48-

Qreene 4 Underbill 475

Gunlher W H 476

Hackelt Ino 4 Co... 482

Hales H \V 480

Haerens Bros 463

Hall W E 466

Hanoook G * Son ... 482

HancockL 1! 466

Harris 0 A 4 Co 466

HartM A . 476

Helkes WF 463

HeinlJ G4 Son.... 474

Hennecke C Co 4i9

Herendeen MfgOo.. 481

HerrAM 466

Herr D K 474

Herrmann A 482

Hews A H 4 Co 479

HicksS Orawbnck.. 476

HimngerBroa 479

Hill EG 4 Co 477

Hippard E 480

Hitchiiiga 4 Oo 481

Hoffmeister Flor'lCo 467

Holbrook Bros 481

Holton 4 Hunkel Oo 476

Horan EC 476

Horan Jas 4 Son 466

HornorOB& Son.. 463
Hort'l Advei'tlser... 478

Howard J W 466

Hughes George J 474

HnlseboHch Bros.... 461

Humteld 0 476

Internat'l Heater Co 481

Jackson EB 476

Jackson 4PerklDeCo 462
Jacobs S & Sons. . . . 481

JennlngsEB 467

Jennlson W C 467

Johnston RS 468

Johnson 4 Stokes... 460

JonesH T 463

Jooslen OH 462

KastlngWmF 476

Kay Wm H 481

KelseyHP 477

Kennlcott Bros Oo . . 477

Knapper A 462

KraberWO 482

Kraft PlantTonlcOo 478

KuehnO A 477

Lager 4 Hurrell 477

Lakeview Rose Qard 467

LaneLR 474

LangjahrAH . ... 476

Lang J 476

Littlefleld HF 482

LocklandLnTTiberOo 478
LoganAve.G'houses 4f2

LongD P. 479

Lord 4 Bnrnhan) Oo 481
MacPonald 4 Mc.

Manns *76

MaderP f^

MarkleJos "2

MayJN 467

McBride Nursery i74

McCsrthy N F 4 Oo. 476

McFadden EC 477

McKellar4Wlnterson4T6

MerkelC 4 Son 466

Meyer J 0 4 Oo 478

Michel P 4 B Co 466

MillangF 476

Miller A L 401

MlnorW L 471

Uonlnter John C Oo 480

Moon SO 468

Moon W H Co 463

Morr 8 Floral Co 465

Mortensen S 467

Mobs G M 477

Murphy Wm 482

Myers* Co 481

Nat'i Florists' Board

of Trade 479

National Plant Co... 474
NTCut FlowerCo.. 476

N YMktG Assn 461

Newburgh Floral Co 466
Newport Nursery Co 463

Niessen L 477

NortonR W 468

Ormsby E A 180, 178

OuwerkerkP 463

Park Nursery 463

Peacock WP 461

PeckhamSS 466

PennockSS 176

Peterson E S 4 Sons 463

Pierce P O Co 480

PiersonFRCo 469

Pittsburg Out Flower

Co 476

Pltzonka G 166

Plant SeedOo 161

PullenA 463

QuakerCltyMaotaOo 480
Backham G A... .166

EawlingsB 1 171

Kawson G P 171

Eawson WW4 Co.. 461

Reck J 462

Red Towers Green-
houses 478

Reed 4 Keller 479

ReeserC A Co -162

ReidE 477

Relnberg Bros.. 477, 467

Renard Jos *82

Reynolds A L 471

Richmond Stove Oo. 181
..ickseokerOhas H.. 177
Rider-Ericsson En-
gine Co 480

RippergerG 478

RolkerA4Sons.479, 461

Rose AD 471

Rose MfgCo 179

Rupp JF 176

Kutledge Nurseiies. 182

RyersonU C 179

Salter W H 462

9chlllerJL 460

Schmidt J 0 462 171

8chmidt4Botley... 167

SchmitzFWO 160

SchulthelB A 466

Schultz A 474

SchwabeC O 4«rt

Schweinturth Wm... 16S

ycollay Jno A 480

SeaCll£f Nursery... 474
Seawanhaka Ghs. .. . 475

SeidelD B 461

Shelmlre WR 466

Shellroad G'h'se Co. 466

Sheridan WF 476

Siebrecht4 Son 460

SkabcuraDlpCo.... 479

Smith N 4 Son 471

Smith W4T00. .. 463
Smooth On MfgCo. 480

8oltauC4 0o 482

-Stearns A T Lum Co 180

SteflensE 479

StLoulsCutFlow'rCo 477
Storrs 4 Harrison Oo 462
StoothoffH A 4 Co.. 171
Stumpp 4 Waller Co 460

SntherlandO A 476

Suzuki 4 lida 460

SwayneWm 483

Taylor E J 482

Thorbum J M 4 Oo. 460

TigerM F 463

Tobacco Wareh'ing

,t Trading Oo 479

TongH i'^

TowellJ 482

Traendly 4 Schenck 176
Vai' Home Grlffen

iOo "0

Vanlcek V A 463

Vsughan's Seed

Store 460, 482

Vlck 4 Hill Co 176

Vincent R Jr 4 Son

463, 174

Vre'denburg 4 0o... 180

Wants *^

Watson T R ''^S

Weatherby G W.... 466
Weber 0 S 4 Sons.. . 480
Weber H 4 Sons,... 166

Weefcep4Don 461

Welch Bros 476

Whtlldin Pottery Oo 479

Whltton 4 Sons 471

Wletor Bros 177

WilokeE 166

Wlllowmead Qardns 477

Wittbold Geo 466

Wolf AQ4Bro 480

Wood Bros 475

Wood Glass Oo 481

Tonng J *'*

Tonng TJr *76

ZijpH4 Co 461

ZimmerC ^^^

470

Thb Florists' Exchkinge.

Dutch Bulbs.

Abstract oj taper reati by Walter W'ilshire be-
fore the Canadian Horticidturat Association,

The subject of " Dutch Bulbs " has been
much discussed of liite years aud many
and varied have been tlie comments from
higher authorities than tlie i)reseut essay-
ist. Your executive have, however, been
kind enougii to assign to me the easiest
part of the controversy: "Can they be
grown by the retailer to pay?" H.ad it
read, "Can they be grown by the whole-
saler to pay?" ray reply could only have
been a big " NO, as far as my experience
goes," and it would have taken a long
time to have figured out the profits in
the prices of flowers grown from Dutch
bulbs at the quotations of the past few
years in the lists of wholesale prices.

With the retailer things are different.
There is still a very fair margin of profit
between the prices of Dutch bnlbs at the
present time and the prices of cut flowers
to the consumers. The average price for
the best known and widely grown \-arii'-
ties of tulips does not exceed ten dollars
per thousand delivered, and these sell in
Montreal at from .'jOc. to 7.5c. a dozen,
according to quality, while at Christmas,
King of the Yellows has brought $1 per
dozen. Paper White and Von .Sion nar-
cissus bring the same prices as tulips:
and hyacinths, both cut and grown in
pots and pans, have been a profit to the
retailer who grows them.

Dutch bulbs are such easy things to
grow by an.vone who will use his com-
mon sense, and understands an.vthing
about their requii-ements, that any re-
tailer cau manage them successfully : and
grown well, they will always command
the admiration of our cu.stomers, and ad-
miration leads to purchase and purchase
to realization of jjrofits.

It is true there has not been such a de-
mand for Dutch bulbs the past few years
as formerly, and there has also been li'ss
demand for other varieties of cut flowers
owing to the general depression of all
trades and the general scarcit.v of cash
among our patrons. With a return of
general prosi)erit.v I do not see why
Dutch bulbs should not soon be grown
at a profit by the wholesaler. There
will, however, always be a fair margin
of profit in a moderate quantity grown
by the retailer,

.Some may reason that if there is no
profit to thewholesalerthereis also none
to the retailer, as there should be a profit
for the greenhouse and a profit for the
store or else there is no real profit. In
answer to that I would say that there
are more ways than one in which tliey
are profitable in the store, aud that is iii
window displays. There are no flowers
that will give the variety of form and
coloring that helps to brighten the florists'
windows through the Winter months like
these. By tlieir cheapness they cau be
more extensively used than other bloom
at that season, aud an attractive win-
dow is a large item to a successful busi-
ness: so that what is lost in m.-iKing
the display is really a gain in the advir-
tisement, and consequently increased
trade. Make your window attractive
with Dutch bulbs, and if cu.stomers do
not want to buy the fiowers these may
help to attract people to those fine large
carnations at $1 or more per dozen, or to
American Beauty rose at %V2, to .1il8 per
dozen from which there mav or mav not
be greater profits. My advice woiild be
to study the refpiirements of vour trade,
grow the majority in white and prevail-
ing selling colors; grow in moderation,
but enough to supply your trade and
provide a bright display for your win-
dow.

Bananas for Sub-tropical Bedding;.

The ()ntdi>rii- cull iv.-il inn of the fruiting
varieties of the banana, from the latitude
of Washington iu)rthward for the pur-
poses of sub-tropical bedding, has almost
solely been ctuifined to one or two spe-
ckles, and of these, the one best known is
Musa ensete, the Abyssinian banana.
This species is quitecommon.as it is jios-
silile, some seasons, to olitain the seeds
at a trilling cost, whicli. during the
nicHitli of Feliniary. if placed in tlie sand
of a warm iircii)agating bed, germinate
quickly and get lo be about l.S inches
high before the middle of .May. After
planting init in rich soil and an abun-
dance of water supplied to tlie roots.

the.v will attain a height of about 4 feet
by the end of the season.

The tropical effect is best when older
plants are used, one-year-old plants care-
fully wintered, so that at planting out
time they will liave at least three or four
leaves, will reach a height of 10 or 12
feet during the Summer.

It is not alone with this species that
unusually striking tropical effects may
be had. M. superba, while beautiful in
a half growu state, owing to the farin.i-
ceous mateiial on the leaves, is unsatis-
factor.v because of its peculiarity in los-
ing the foliage during Winter. Even when
kept in a warm house it is slow to start
into growth again and for the better
part of the .Summer it is rather an un-
sightly object. It is rather the fruiting
bananas or plantains, that we ma,y hope
to utilize as sub-troijicalbedders,as with
them it is easily possible to Winter over
even the tallest stems, aud have them iu
full leafage shortly after planting out in
the open ground.

Planting out in this latitude m.ay safely
be done about the 10th of May, and bj'
the end of the uionlli theplauts are fairly
well furnislied with loli.-ige. Those shown
in the illiisti-atinn have a rather ragged

their usefulness outside has passed the
leaves are shortened back to within two
feet of the stem, onl.v allowing the last
develop leaf to remain: for if this is re-
moved it might endanger the succeeding
one and eventuall.vcansi' tlie heart of the
growth to rot. Tlie ]ilaiits are tlieii dug
up, .and the soil well shaken from tlie
roots. In this condition adult plants are
little more than naked .stems. If iio.ssible
they should be stored close together ou
the bare soil of the floor of a house, and
the roots covered with sand: otherwise,
they may be put several together in large
boxes, standing the boxes in any out-of-
the way place to pass the Winter. In
Spring after being hardened off, the,y are
planted out w hiic tliry are to remain for
the Summer. The suckers of the previous
season, which are a few feet in height,
should be planted separatel.v, as the
growth of the taller plants will crowd
them too much. G. W. O.

Among: Astoria's (L. I.) Growers.

Wm. H. Siebrecht is still cutting extra
fine Howei'S of lily of the valley, tulips
and narcissi. David Deans sticks to the
Harrisou's White carnation, and the

appearance: this is owing to the photo-
graph having been taken at the end of
October, aftera windstorm, and after the
plants had been subjected to several de-
grees of frost. The bed containing these
plants is one of the large circular spaces
in the Botanic Gardens at Washington.
The large jilant to the riglit in the pic-
ture is M. sa|iieiitiiin, the true banana:
the one to the left iiithe foreground is M.
Martini: others in the group are M.
jiaradisica, M. saiiieutum vittata, M.
• 'aveiidisliii wliicli, being a dwarf species
grows too low with the leaves bunched
together. M. rosacea, a dwarf species, is
much better in every way as a substi-
tute: it flowers very freely and the pink
spathes are interesting froin the l',-\<-t that
it forms a iileasing companion to tlie
gaudy-flowereil M. coccinea, which has
bright scarlet bracts.

.\ short aci lit of how the jdants are

wiiiti-red over may provehelpful to those
contemplating a trial of tlieni. To keep
over Winter the principal matter to be
guarded against is .subjecting tile plants
to too high a temperature, thus iniluciug
soft foliage. Without exce|ition thev will
pull through all right in a. structure in
which the temperature does not fall be-
low -10 degrees V. When the season of

plants at present are literally covered
with buds and flowers. H. Deal was too
late with lilies for Easter and the crop is
just coming in. Langan Bros, have had
a very succes.sful season: plants of special
lines only are grown. Pankok & Schu-
maker will move to Flushing next year,
as their present establishment is too
small ten- their increasing business. Ferns
are a siiecialty here, and (;.''), 000 have
already been disposed of this season. As
an experiment a batch of Pandanns
Veitchii was. on .January 20, potted from
thumb pots iDto4-inch pots,using Jadoo
only in jilace of soil. These iilants have
made a remarkable growth and are now
(April 17) pot bound, well colored and
about 1.") inches high and very stocky.

('has. Arnold has the only flower store
in Astoria and business Is very good,
having doubled itself within the last vear.
Victor Dorval has Scott carnations
grown to a high state of perfection, the
foliage and flowers being exceptionallv
strong. Bedding plants are raised also.
H. Dryer will add two new greenhouses
to his establishment this year. The plant
trade has been all that could be desired,
lilies especially have gone well. The
houses are being filled with choice stock
of palms, etc., for the Fall trade.

Principles of Pruning: Shrubs.

One of the most helpful articles ever
presented on the subject of pruning is
that embodied in this year's proceedings
of the Western New York Horticultural
Society, in which Charles Seelye, of
Rochester, gives in detail the principles
of pruning shrubs, formulated by M.
Charles B.altet and M. Chargueraud, of
France, being a reproduction from La
Semaine Horticole. They are as follows:

1. Prune when dormant, plants of
those species which flower during the
growing season on the young, herbace-
ous shoots. This is Winter I'runiDg or
Dry Pruning.

2. Prune in full growth, as soon as the
flowering period ends, the plants of those
species which, when the sap starts, ex-
pand their flowers on the branches of the
preceding j'ear or older ones. This is
Summer Pruning or Green Pruning.

In both cases the desired end is that
the floral elements shall come well con-
stituted at the blooming epoch. Sum-
mer pinching or shortening strengthens,
or causes to branch, the long shoots
which should flower in Winter or the fol-
lowing Spring, and thus increases the
show of flowers.

Pruning is long when more wood is left
on the plant, sliort when more is cut
away, eombined if the two operations
are applied at the time on the same
shrub, a system preferable to alternat-
ing.

Without rules to follow, long pruning
or the absence of pruning should be pref-
erable to exaggerated mutilations.
Everywhere and always the trimming of
treesand shrubs is recommended by thin-
ning the branehfes that grow too dense,
their rejuvenation by the suppression of
old, sterile, worn-out stems, and replac-
ing them with vigorous shoots, and, fin-
ally, the cares of neatness, clearing away
scaly or mossy bark, the suppression of
dead wood, broken pieces, suckers and
the withered remains of flowers.

The instructions for pruning as given
by M. Cliargueraud are somewhat more
precise and confirm and aUo supplement
thoseof M. Baltet.

DIRECTIONS OF M. CHARGUERAUD.

For those shrubs of which the flower
buds are apparent on the terminal and
secondary shoots, thesyringa, forsythia,
Jasminum nudlflorum, viburnum, etc.,
the prunlng.soon as the flowering ceases,
consists in taking away the withered
flowers, the worthless or decaying
branches, then shortening the branches
which are too long down to the eyes, bo
as to give vigor to the new shootswhich
are to continue the growth or replace the
old branches, and carry flower buds In
Autumn.

For those species whose flower buds
come upon little lateral shoots, or spurs,
on old wood, such as the cherry, plum,
apple, etc., it is proper to take away the
decaying branches and to prune the vig-
orous branches in a way that will cause
to form at their base, on the old wood,
new, little, flowering spurs, and also to
maintain sufficient vegetation in the old
spurs.

Various growing, sappy branches or
suckers, which sometimes spring directly
from the base of the stems or on the
old wood, are not preserved, only as
they may be necessary to replace de-
cayed branches, in order to maintain the
desired form or dimensions, or finally to
increase the size of the subjects accord-
ing to their vigor.

In regard to the trees and shrubs bear-
ing their flowers on the new herbaceous
shoots, they are pruned at the end of
Winter or commencement of .Springtime
before vegetation shall have started.

Knowing that the flowers of these
shrubs come upon the shoots issuing
from eyes of branches formed the pre-
ceding year, the operations of pruning
ought to be practiced in a manner to
cause a sufficiently vigorous develop-
ment of the shoots which will bear
flowers.

.\fter taking away the parts which are
dead, decaying or useless, the branches
retained are pruned longer or shorter
according to their vigor or according to
the end desired to be obtained. If abun-
dant blooming is desired long pruning is
practiced, or from three to six eyes and
more: if. on the contrary, a less abun-
dant bloom is desired, but with flower
or flower-spikes of greater dimensionii
the number of branches is reduced and
short pruning is adopted, that is prun-
ing to one or two well developed buds:
for example,hybrldroses,the hydrangea,
hibiscus, etc.

April 29. 1899.

The Plorists* Excht^nge.

471

BALTET'S TABLES.

8CIM.MER OR AUTUMN FLOWEBINO SHRUBS.

Prune in Winter or Spring wlien T'iants

are Dormant.
Abelia The Fly Honey-
Actiuidia Buckle Section,
Amorpha with exception
Bttccharis of L. Standishii
BigDonia and L fragrant-
Buddleia issima
Callicarpa Also the True or
Calycanthus Twining Hon-
Camellia ey suckles, in-
Ceanothus eluding the Bel-
Clematis gianand.Iajian-

Sections flam- ese species and

mula varieties

viticella Leycesteria

Jackniauni Lyeium

lanuginosa M.vrtus

Clethra Nerium

CornuB Pavia— Californian

Desmodium Philadelphus

Diervllla canaden- Photinia

Bis Potentilla

Genista Rhus

Halesia Robinia hispid a

Haliinodendron and New Mexican

Hibiscus Synucus Rosa, Remontant

Hydrangea (Am. Rubus

Species) Sanibucus pubens

Hydrangea panicu- Solanum

lata Spirtea (excep-

Hypericum tions) SeeSpecial

Indigofera List

Itea Staphylea

Jasniinum (excep- Tamarix: from

_tions) India, ('hina,(Ter-

Kerria many and Kasch-

Lagerstneniia gar

Ligustrum Virburnum tinus

Lonlcera Vitex

Including

SPRING FLOWERING SHRUBS.

Prune Alter Biooming, or W lien in Leaf.

Amelanchier

Amygdalus

Arbutus

Calycanthus

Cerasus

Cercis

Choisya

Cistus

Clematis (patens
and florida)

(^oroniila

CratiPgus ^oxya-
cantha

Cytisus

Deutzia

Diervilla rosea
( W e i g e 1 a ) and
varieties

Exochorda

Forsythia

Hydrangea (Asi-
atic)

Jasminum nudi-
florum

Lonicera fragran-
t is s. and Stan-
dishii

Mains

Nevlusa

Olearia

Pieonia Moutan
(Tree Pwony)

Persica vulgaris

Phiomis

Prunus
Including
Double flower-
ing almond
Dwarf double
flowering
almond

P. tomentosa
P. triloba and
the double
flowered I',
virgata
Also the double
flowered vari-
ety of P.divari-
cata or Myro-
balana and the
double flower-
ing Sloe I ' .
spinosa fl. pi.,
and Prunus
persica or Per-
sica vulgaris,
the Peach anil
its varieties,
and Prunus
padns and its
varieties
P.yru8 .laponica
(Cydonia) and
varieties
Rhodotypus
Ribes

Rosmarinus
Sambucus nigra
S p i r a- a (excep-
tions.) SeeSpecial
List
S.vringa (Lilac)
Tamarix Gallica

'* Africana
Viburnum, French
and Asiatic, in-
cludes V.lantana,
V. opulus and
variety and V.
plicatum
Wistaria.

SHRUBS NOT REQUIRING PRUNING
BUT SIMPLY REMOVAL OF OLD
WOOD.

SPRING BLOOMING.

Akebia Cytisus laburnum
Andromeda or Laburnum

Azalea vulgare

Berberis (B. vul- Daphne

garis and varic- Fraxinus ornus

ties and B. cana- Halesia

densis) Kalmia

Calophaca Koelreuteria

Caragana Lonicera tartarica

Cerasus laurocer- Magnolia

asus and iusitan- Rapliiolepis

ica lUiododendron

Chionanthus Skimmia

Cotoneaster Staphylea

Crata-gus pyracan- Viburnum (Ameri-

tha can species)

Xanthocerus.

SUMMER BLOOMING.

Aralia fornian)

Artemisia Robinia Pseud-

Cladrastis or Vir- Acacia and K.

Killa viscosa

Pavia (except Call- Yucca

LARGE FLOWERING TREES NOT REQUIR-
ING PRUNING.

^seulus or Horse I'yrus terminalis
Chestnut (Wild Service

Catalpa Tree)

Liriodendron tulip- Robinia

ifera Sophora

Paulownia Sorbus (the species
Pavia and varieties of

Pyrus aria (White Mountain Ash).
Beam Tree)

PRUNING THE SPIR.'EAS.

M. Baltet, in his paper crowned b,y
the Paris Congress, divided this im])or-
tant genus into two groups, based ujjon
the epoch of blooming.

SPn!.i;AS BLOOMING IN THE SPRING.

These ought not to be cut in Winter.
Reduce the branches when the season of
bloom is past, cutting shortest the most
vigorous subjects, unless Summer pinch-

The spiraeas of which the branches are
compact ought to have in Winter a thin-
ning, or a thinning and pruning com-
bined.

Those of the dwarf type,it willbe sufli-
cient to cut back the shoots that have
flowered.

European Plant Notes.

Cylisus scoparins prjecox has hith-
erto been I'liicMv jii-ipwii out-of-door.s.and
is a giriit siiiTi'ss when grown as a stand-
ard or hall st;iiid;inl with a big spherical
head. As a pot plant it is equally as
great a success and sells well for "cool
conservatory decoration.

Deutzia Lenioinei. — I have had occa-
sion to refer to this grand deutzia on a
previous occasion, and make no apolog.v
for doing so again. Curiously enough
our florists on this side of tlie water have
made no serious attempts to jnish it, and

Shoot of Rose Golden Gate.

ing is practiced. The following kinds
belong to this division :

Sp. Chamadritolia or Germander-
leaved.

Sp. Hyperlcifolia or Hypericum-leaved.
Cut of medium length.

Sp. Opulifolia or Guelder Rose-leaved.
Top the long shoots.

.Sji. rimifoliaor Elm-leaved. Cutaway
half the shoot.

Sp. Prunifolla or Plum-leaved. Pinch
in Summer the side shoots.

Sp. Argentea.

Sp. Van Houttei. Cut away one-half
the branches which have bloomed.

,Sp. Amcena.

.Sp. Lanceolata or Reevesii, and its
varieties. After Ijlooming these plants
should be cut long.

Sp. Thunbergia. Prune scarcely any.

SPIR.EAS BLOOMING IX SUMMER OR AUTUMN
— PRUNE IN WINTER.

This division includes the following
species and varieties :

Sp. Aria;folia should be cut

Sp. Salicifolia about half length

.Sp. Nobleana Sj). Bumalda and

Sp. Cor.vinh(jsa its variety An-

Sp. Sorbifolia thon.y Waterer

Sp. Billardi should have the

.Sp. Douglasii endsof theshoots

Sp. I''ontenaysii removed in

Sp. Callosa or For- Winter.

tunei and Itsvari- .Sp. Lindle.vi, cut

eties. All the short, even down

Fortune Spirreas to the ground.

there are many pe(jplc in this country
that do not know thi'reis such a plant iii
existence. I am certain, iiowever, that
there is money in it if it were systematic-
ally taken up, for it is far and away a
better thing for cutting than the much
lauded D. gracilis, besides the flowers are
larger, stouter, and stand better. Its
growth is that of D. gracilis, but the tufts
of bloom on the tips of the branches ap-
proach very closely to the other parent.
D. parviflora. Just to remind the Royal
Horticultural Society of itsexistenee San-
der & Co., of St. Albans, sent up a group
of it on the 14th inst., and the handsome
specimens attracted some attention.

Viator.

Rose Golden Gate.

The accompanying picture is that of a
shoot of rose Golden Gate, showing the
fine flower and vigorous growth of this
variety without disbudding, also the
length and strength of lateral stems and
buds. The few plants that we left for
trial (just to grow wild) have all acted
in the manner as shown here. They arc
young plant.s— very small at that— plant-
ed earl.v in .\ugust last year, on raised
benches, with 2V2 inches of soil and, so
far, have onl.v received one application of
liipiid cow manure. Five feet of heail
room is none too much for this variet.y.
— H. H.

BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS.

Carnations. — Planting in the field
should be done as soon as.the land is in
a favorable condition. Locations, differ
so much that no definite time for this
operation can be stated, but the sooner
the i)lants are in the ground the better
chance they have of becoming well estab-
lished before the hot wi'a thersetsin. The
rows ill the field shoiild be made as
straight as possible, both for the purpose
of securing neatness and being easier to
cultivate afterward. If the patch is large
a marker can easily be rigged up, similar
to the one used for potato planting, and
drawn over tlie land by a liorse, and for
smaller patches a line should be used.
This \\'in insure the plants being at regu-
lar distances from each other and no
waste of land. The rows are better when
run north and south, as the sun in the
late Summer will not dry them out so
quickly as it would when running east
and west. Do not let a careless or inex-
perienced workman plant. Failure in
the field is more often caused by careless
planting than by anything else, and the
young carnations that have been rooted
or bought, and nursed carefully up to this
timearecertainly worthy of beingplanted
in the best possible niainier. If the ]ilants
are ill Hats li.-ive one ninii toeut them out
and, liefcire |il.iciiig them into the basket,
he should pull awa.v from the soil an.v
weeds or particles of moss that have
accumulated around the neck of the
plants, thus insuring them being perfectly
clean when planted. One good planter
will be able to plant nearl.v as fast as one
can take them out of the flats: and
carry them to him, and with a little man-
agement the plants need not be more
than a few minutes in their transition
from the flat to the field.

Plants in the greenhouse that are ex-
pected to .stay on the benches and yield
flowers until the young plants are put in
next Fail should be kc'pt clean and tied
up properly. A mulch of well-rotted ma-
nure will help them greatl.v, and if this is
not to Ije had they sliould have liquid
manure once in ten days.

Hydi'angeas left" unsold from Easter
and which are now through flowering (if
wanted for next .year) can be put under
a bench orin a shed for a couple of weeks.
.\ ii.-irtial re.st for that length of time will
be of benefit to them; then they should
be cut back and planted in the' garden.
Young plants should be potted along, as
they require it, and not be allowed to be-
come root-bound in their small pots.

The transplanliiig of seedlings of

the liiffcreiit annuals should be kept up,
and if you get short of room the earlier
ones slinuld be got out-of-doors, in some
sheltered ]ilace, where the.vcanbe covered
when the nights are cold.

Sow a few nasturtiums in thumb
pots, two in a pot: these will come in
handy for late customers, and if short of
vines for baskets or window boxes they
make a good substitute.

Tuberose bulbs.— Plant a portion of
these this week and put them a good
three inches below the surface. Gladiolus
should also go in, and any herbaceous
stock that needs transplanting or divid-
ing should be attended to as soon as
possible.

Decoration Day has become of late
years one of the best days in the vear for
cheap plants. The late hvdrangeas
should be kept back for this occasion.

Heliotropescan bemanipulated accord-
ing to tlie stage they are in at present,
and geraniums you will surelv have in
abundance. These three are in many
places the most called for for Decoration
Day: but any plant with a flower that
can be sold at from 20e.to $1 is sure of a
customer then.

A new fad is that of the literarv flower
bed. For instance, there is the'Shakes-
peare flower bed, containing all the
flowers which the renowned bard of
Avon mentioned in his writings. Then
there are Longfellow, Whittier, Bryant
and other flower beds.

Tlie Good strong: Kind,

eoc. I=»©r 100 ITos.

BAL.E8 ■WEIGH 500 I,BS.

H. A. STOOTHori' & Co., 154-156 W. mtli St., N. T. City

472

Thb Florists' Exchmngb.

Insertion will be given In this column
to all eommunicationa free from animus,
but the opinions expressed do not neces
sarlly reflect our own.

Carnation Anna Webb.

Editor Florists' Exihauge,

You are right about the orignator of
carnation Anna Webb. I grew it in
1882. It is a croBS between Springlield
and Cardinal ; the first a pink and the
second a deep crimson. The interesting
thing about it no wis that after seventeen
years, it is still included amongstandard
carnations — See Dreer's Catalogue for
1899. Sewall Fisher.

Framingham, Mass.

Carnation Maud Adams.

Editor Florists'' Exchangf.

Notwithstaiulin;; all that has liccn said
in your issue dl" April s, 1)\ .Mr. W'ai-il and
others regarding the I'ani.-iticni llarion
Brown (syn. Maud Adams), it docs not
alter the facts in the case one iota. I
strictl.v adhere to my former statement
published In your paper, that I raised tin'
said carnation Marion Brown (syn, Mauil
Adams) from seed, grew it, flowered it
and exhibited it under the above name,
and this is the last I have to saj' in the
matter. Geo. H. Hale.

Seabright, N. J.

Editor Florists^ Exchange.

My attention having been called to the
correspondence in your paper of two
weeks ago, in regard to the origination
of the carnation Maud Adams, if you
will kindly allow me to take up a little
more of your valuable space I would, in
justice to Mr. Hale, like to say that my
previous statement was correct. The
variety was raised in a batch of seed-
lings, from seed that was saved and
grown by Mr. Hale, during the time 1
was there in charge of tlie greenhouses,
and I grew it and proi)agated the first
cuttings from it under Mr. Hale's superin-
tendence.. I went to Mr Hale in Novem-
ber, 189.3, and left in May, 189').

I was surprised to see in your paper a
statement by one of the outside laborers,
who was at Bellport during the time 1
was there. The outside men did nothing
in the greenhouses, unless on an occa-
sional wet day when they might wash a
few pots in the potting shed; and cer-
tain l.v they never got a chance to learn
anything about different varieties of car-
nations, or any other greenhouse stock.
Geo. W. Wood.

Port Chester, N. T.

CflfiHBTIOIIS.

A Canadian Carnation Show.

The <*arnation meeting of the Montreal
Florists and Gardeners' Club came off
Monday night last, and was largely at-
tended. The carnations were all Cana-
dian-grown, it being too late to secure
exhibits from across the border. The
judges, Messrs. J. Bennett, i. McKenna,
and G. Smith, reported on the flower.s
staged as follows:

Thirteen varieties and a vase of seed-
lings raised by Miller & Sons, Bracondale,
Out., certificate of meritto Lady 'J'honip-
son, color light cerise; flower perfect, 3 to
3Va 'inches; good caly.x, extra stem.
Other varieties by the same exhibitor
were Lady Minto, strii)ed, marking very
clear, fair sized bloom; good, yo-inch
stem, very free. John H. Dunlop, dark
pink, extra flowers, :! inches, stem good;
a hue variety. Lad.v Van Home, bright
Ijink, flowers of good size, stem and calyx
good; looked a bit sleepy. Unnamed
seedling, flowers medium sized, stem
wiry, color orange, splashed carmine.
Lail.y Edgar, lemon- white; Iree, 21/0 to
'i inches; fine, wiry stem: another inost
promising sort. Lady lyuurier, fine liglit
pink, 'A inches, stout, long stems, good
cfd.y,x — an extrfi (commercial variet.v.
Seedling, darker than Daybreak, 21/2 to 3
inches; Iree, fine stem, 30 inches. Lady
MacDonald, pure white, average size 3
inches, stem extra; looks a very free
bloomer. .SeedUng, salmon-pink, 31/2 to 4
inches; very good stem, two feet. No.
122, slightly lighter than Scott; blooms
finer. Unnamed seedling, bright cerise.
2Vi> to 3 inches; good, long, wiry stems.

Standard Tarieties'^exhiliiti'd by John
H. Dunlop were; Mrs. I'.railt, Meteor,
extra good; Mavor I'iiigrci', Hcrtor, very
fine; John Young, Khlorado. .lack Frost,
Gold Nugget, White Cloud and lion Ton.
New varfeties: Ontario is greatly im-
proved McGowan. Seedling 22, salmon-
pink, 2V' inches; good, firm stem; also a
vase of Lady Dorothea roses.

Harry Dale sent Mayor Pingree, Meteor,
Cerise Queen, Mrs. Joost (very fine); Mrs.
James Dean (extra good), and Mrs.
Bradt.

A vase of the new rose. Admiral Dewey,
was sent, but through some mistake did
not arrive until very late Tuesday night.
— B.

Boston.

Market Notes.

The increase in the (piantity of
stock in this ni.'irket is noticeable d.-iily,
and ice chests an' beconung well Idled.
The demand isnot nearly heavy enough to
rid the marketof half of what is received,
with tlie exception of fine quality carna-
tions, which have held up remarkably
well, and fetch very good prices for this
season. Violets are suffering from the
warm weather. The quality of roses, as
a general rule, is very good, really too
good for the prices at which many are

ton and Messrs. Curtis, Sargent and
Stewart. The committee will go right
to work.
Notes.

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Stewart cele-
brated this week the twenty -fifth anniver-
sarv of their wedding. They have been
the' recipients of many congratulations.

J. W. Withers, New York, was a visitor
this week.

The meeting of the Gardeners and
Florists' Club to be held on Tuesday,
May 2, promises to be well attended.
Wm. N. Craig, of Taunton, will lecture on
"Tlie House Sparrow— Is it a friend or a
foe of the Gardener and Florist?" An
invitation has be<'n extended to the gen-
eral public— F. J. N.

Providence.

Tlie annual Spring exhibition of the
Khode Island Horticultural Society
opened .\pril 19. The exhibits were lim-
ited to roses, carnations and potted
plants.

Among the leadingexhibitors were \i\\-
liam Hills, gardener for Mrs. T. P. Shep-
ard, William Hay, of Dyer avenue, N. 1).
Pierce, of Nor\vood, Hazard, Weeden &
Co., and Farquhar Macrae.

Mr. Pierce, Hazard, Weeden & Co. and

The Late Heinrioh Schultheia
(See page 441 last -week's issue.)

sold. Except for exti'a quality, for which
fair figures are realized, sales of roses are
made at the buyer's price.

Carnations now bring .11.50 a 100 on
an average, extras making ^2, while
poor grades can be bought for from ."lOc.
or 75c. upward. Bulbotis stock is short-
ening up but is yet jjlentiful. Lilies are
very abundant and move slowly at
almost any price they will bring. Gladi-
olus has made its appearance in limited
quantit..y, Carmichael getting $1.50 a
dozen sprays. Sweet peas are just begin-
ning to come in in quantities, and do
well at -lOc.to 5(Jc. a 100.

The plant season at th^market^ is just
getting started, though it will be a week
yet before it is in full swing.

The plant auction sales are now under
way at McCarthy's, and have been well
attended so far.

Tlie seed trade which has been retard-
ed, owing to tlic backward season, is
now rushing. It is thought by some,
however, not to be so good as it the sea-
son had started earlier and under normal
conditions.

Mass. Hortieultural Society.

.\t a largely attended meeting the
Massachusetts Horticultural Society on
Saturday last voted to adopt the recom-
mendations of tlie Finance and Execu-
tive Committees, to sell the present build-
ing and to erect another on land at the
corner of Huntington and Ma.ssachusetts
avenues. A building committee has been
appointed consisting of I'resident Apple-

Farquhar .Macrae made carnations the
principal part of their exihibits. .\mong
the 1-1 viirietics shown by Mr. Pierce were
May Pierce, solt pink; Ida Sayles, deeply
fringed pink; Beau Ideal, Purple Queen,
No. 58, white, splashed with pink;
Pierce's Perfection, a soft pink colored
variety, never beforeexhibited; and Klon-
dike, white gi'oiuid heavily friiige<l with
scarlet. Mr. I'ieree .-ilso exliiliited a col-
lection of Horslii'ld d.-iffiidils, Crimson
Uambler rose .-lad genistas. Hazard,
Weeden & Co. showed Mrs George JL
Bradt, Flora Hill, Triumph, Gold Nug-
get, Mrs. James Dean, Daybreak and El-
I dorado. In Farquhar Macrae's display
' the most noticeable varieties were Flora
Hill, Mrs. Bradt. and Daybreak. Several
varieties of seedlings also formed a part
of this exhibit. One in particular— a
plant with large orange-scarlet blooms,
kuown as No. 8 — attracted a great deal
of attention. Mr. Mai-rae had also on
exhilpilion a line assurtnieiit of Perle des
Jardins, liriili' ainl I'.ridesmaid ro.ses.

Montreal.

Trade Report,

Since Easter trade has shown a
gradual decline and as the weather gets
warmer stock increases, hence there is a
surplus of ever.y kind ot flowers on hand.
Prices are: Roses, .|1 to .$2 per dozen;
carnations, 20c. to 50c. per dozen; vio-
lets, 20c. per bunch; hlies, 15c. to 20c.
per fiower. Plants, of all kinds move
slowly. — B.

Toronto.

Weather Conditions,

.Spring weather has been with us
during the past week and the land has
dried up fast. In some of the city gar-
dens crocus and hepaticas are in bloom,
anil work outdoors is now in full swing.
The Winter lias been a hard one. A good
many bulbs, planted a little late last
Fall,' are killed. Many pansies and like
stock have also perished.

Win. Houston is planting trees and
large beds of flowering shrubs, which
will greatly improve the grounds.

Market News.

The quantity of stock coming in
now is extraordinary. Roses are selling
for about anything offered; one of the
department stores offered them, Satur-
day last, at 2c. each, and a great many
good ones were sold. Bulbous stock is
not quite so plentiful, but there is enough
to supplv all demands.

The plant trade is not so good yet as
it has been in former years. St. Lawrence
market was again well attended on Sat-
urday, and a great many plants were
disposed of. Grainger Bros, had a nice
lot of calceolarias, but they did not sell
very well; our people do not know what
really good house plants these are.

The Late George Savage.

It was with great regret that we
learned of the death ot George Savage.
He was well known here, and many ot us
have reason to remember the kindly hos-
pitality of him and his talented wife on
our visits to Rochester. Though we
could not see him often we learned to re-
spect him for his good will and thorough
knowledge of his profession.— T. M.

St. Paul.

The Weather and the Market.

Spring is here and everyone has
cause to be thankful that a long, cold
Winter is past. In the cut flower line
stock is cheap and plentiful. There is a
good demand, so nothing goes to waste.
Retail prices are well maintained; roses
sell at |l to $1.50 per dozen, and carna-
tions at 35c. to $1. Violets are becom-
ing poorer each day. Bulbous stock is
nearly all gone. A few belated hlies a'e
yet I'naking their appearance, but meet
with indifferent sale. While a Umitcd
number may be used for funeral work,
the fact is that those which are not in
bloom tor Easter are not profitable to
grow. L. L. May & Co. are handling
some very choice carnations and find a
ready sale tor them at $1 to $1.50 per
dozen, the latter figure being paid for
Mrs. I'.radt. Mrs. James Dean, an exipii-
sitc light pink is a superb flower, but the
stems are a little too weak. New York,
for a deep jiiiik, is a winner. Jubilee and
Armazind.v are two of the best sellers,
while the "call tor Gold Nugget is very
limited.

Club Notes.

The regular club meeting was held
.\pril .8. .\s the attendance was light
and the speaker tor the evening absent,
but little business was done. We trust
tlie interest manifested during the Winter
months will not die out.

The News.

The Legisattire did not pass the
bill prohibiting tlie sale ot cut flowers ha-
state institutions, and we presume more
greenhouses will be erected by the differ-
ent institutions before the Legislature
meets again.

The reconstruction ot the old market
building has compelled the removal ot
several florist stands and stores to ilew
quarters. Chas. Vogt has removed to
Sixth street; R. C. Seeger, to |sanie build-
ing; Fred. Schulze has opened a small
store on St. Peter street.

Trade in bedding stock should soon be
ver.v brisk. To many here this will be
the busiest season of the year.

C. S. Ford, representing A. Hermann,
New York was a recent caller. — Veritas.

Belleville, N. J.

The Essex Heights Floral Co. is wind-
ing up its business this Spring. The
property that the greenhouses stand
upon has been sold, as also has most of I
the heating pipes. Of the greenhouse
stock carnations and geraiiiiniis onlv are
left. This place has been estabrished
many years and the iiiere.ised value ot
the land is to a great extent the reason
of the firm going out ot business.

April 29,1899.

THB F^LORISTS' EXCHTTINGE.

473

OBITUARY.

James M. Thorburn.

James M. Thoi-l)iini, whose name is
associated witli one of the longest-eslab-
lislied and hest-liuown seed firms in Ameri-
ea. died at his home 117 liast Eleventh
street, New Yoik City, Monday, April i'4,
1899, at the ripe age of seventy-nine
years. Mr. Thorburn had been in failing
health for some time iind had ceased to
talce an active ptirt in the business for
many years. His death was due to
paralysis.

The deceased was a son of George
Thorburn, and grandson of Grant Thor-
hurn, the founder of the firm. He was
born in New Vork C'ity,.iiHl liis Avhole life
had been spent in the seed trade. He was
a modest and retiring gentleman, and
very conservative iu all his actions. The
great business which Graut 'ihorburu
founded has been ably continued under
the firm names of Grant Thorburn, until
aoout 1821; G. Thorburn i\; Son, until
about 1835; George G. 1 horburn, until
about 1843; Jas. M. Ihorliurn & t'o.
(the company being \V. H. Elphiustone.)
until about 185o; Jas. M. thorburn &
Co. (the company being Grant Thorburn,
Jr., and F. W. liruggerhof), until about
1884; Jas. Xl. Thorburn A: Co. (the com-
pany being F.W. liruggerhof), until 1894.
In 1894 the Arm was incorporated as J.
M. Thorburn it Co., under the presidency
of Mr. F. W. liruggerhof, who lor many
years previously had been head of the
house. Mr. liruggerhof has been actively
and continuously connected with the
business for forty-nine years.

James M. Thoruurn was also prominent
in several financial concerns, being at the
time of his demire a director of the Ger-
man-Americiin Bank. A widow and one
daughter survive him. Grant Thorburn,
Jr., his brother, is at present living on
the continent.

Julius Koenig-.

Julius Koenig, a prominent St. Louis
florist, died recently at his home, 0471
Florissant avenue. Mr. Koenig was born
iu Germany in 18128. In 18(50 he came
to America and spent five yctirs in the
East. On reaching St. Louis he first be-
came manager of the I'ark Avenue Floral
Garden. In 1808 he engaged in the
florist business with I'aulus Gast, his
brother-in-law. Later he withdrew and
entered the same business for himself.
For the last twenty j'ears of his life he
had resided at 0471 Florissant tiveuue.
The deceased had ten children, four boys
and six girls, seven of whom are still liv-
ing. Mr. Koenig was a warm personal
friend of the late Henry Sha.\v, and was
at one time a member of the board of
trustees of Shaw's Garden.

The funeral, which occurred onthe24th,
was largely attended })y the trade. The
pall bearers were all florists, viz., Johu
I'oung, F. (.;. Weber, Chas. Connor, E. A.
Michel. J. W. Kuuz, C. A. Keuhu, J. J.
lieneke iuid Chas. iSeyer. The remains
werelaiilto rest in our beautiful Bellefon-
taine Cemetery. The Florists' Club sent
as a token of "their regard a large crescent
wreath standing h\e feet high, in the
center of which was an upright large
sheaf of wheat surrounded by a wreath
of double violets. The design was made
by .Mr. lieneke. C. C. S.

Dr. A. W. Chapman.

Dr. A. W. (Jhapman, of .\palachieola,
Fla., died recently, after a brief illness.
He was nearly ninety years of age.

Directly after the Civil War Dr. Chap-
man published his" Floraof the Southern
States," which has since been regarded
the standard botanical work of that re-
gion. He was a co-w(jrker and friend of
the distinguished Asa Gray, of Torrey,
Darby and Daniel ('. Eaton of "American
Ferns " fame, of the South, and other la-
borers ill botanical researches a quarter
of a century ago.

George Fravenberger, at one time con-
nected with Moore's Itural New Yorker,
died at his home in Kochester, N. Y., Tues-
day, April 18, aged seventy years. He
was a native of llilbershausen, Germany,
and came to this country lifty years ago.

New York.

Market Report.

Thecontinued fine weather has been
very favorable to the sale of tloweis on
the'streets; receptions and parties have
been quite numerous among the wealthier
classes; prominent ijoliticians have gone
abroad, the recipients of many flowers
and floral pieces: dinners have been given
to senators at which flowers were lavish-
Iv used and vet there is no scarcity. Tu-
lips and narcissi of the different varie-
ties are much in evidence, and though
lots are sold there is more than enough
to go round; $1 per 100 is all they fetch.
Lilv of the valley has done the best in
price of anv of the bulbous flowers; on
one day $3 per 100 was reached for choice
stock. " This was a snap sale, of course;
$2.50 per 100 being the present ruling-
price for the best valley. Sweet peas are
lieing largely used for street wear, and
the pink varieties are plentiful. "White
ones, liowever, are scarce yet. Si.^ to

The Late James IVl. Tliorburn.

eight cents a bunch is the price realized,
(^entaureacyanus, the cornliowcr, is being
received and sells at oOc. a bunch.

The supply of orchids is only limited,
some flowers of Cattleyas Mossiae and
Mendeli are received and fetch 50c. each.
Cypripedium Laurenceanum brings 25c.
each.

American Beaut.v roses have fallen off
a little in quantity and jirices remain as
quoted last week, tliere lieing still plenty
of Beauty to meet all demands, .sjii'cial
Bride and Bridesmaid bring }iO per KHi;
ordinary, $4 per 100 down to $7.50 per
1,000. Wiegand Bros, are sending in
some fine Jacqs; specials of these bring
20c. to 25c. each.

Carnations are sold at all sorts of
prices. Poor stock is to l)e had at 50e.
per 100; fancies at $2 to $3 per 100,
though for Maud Adams $4 per 100 is
reached.

Jottings.

C. W. Ward. Queens, N.Y., has gone
to Detroit for a short visit.

Wm. Elliott & Sons' auctiou rooms draw
man.v bu.vers, and large quantities of
stock are dispoted of.

Among visitors in town this week were
Robert Oaig, Philadelphia, Pa., aud W.
K. Smith, Washington, D. C.

J. AV. E. Ebbinge, manager of the Hor-
ticultural Company, of Boskoop, Hol-
land, lias arrived in America.

Theodore J. Lang is comfortably set-
tled in his new store and finds much con-
venience by tile increased space now at
his command.

Jos. Hayden, brotherin-law of C. H.
Allen, has rented, and will continue the
greenhouses just vacated by the latter
from June next.

Secretary Young says that the officials
of the Florists' Cliib are working indus-
triously to secure the S. A. F. convention
for New York in 1900.

R. C. Pye. late of Queens, N. Y., is now
with Wm. G. Saltford, Poughkeepsie,
N. Y., who is remo<leling his greenhouses,
aud will go into the cultivation of roses
and carnations.

H. A. Bunyard is handling a fine line of
cycas leaves. He is now sole agent tor
the Koupell Park Nurseries, Norwood,
I^ondon, England, growers and dealers
in seeds and bulbs.

At the sale of Japanese dwarfed cedars,
which took place on Fifth avenue last
week, one specimen wassold for $397.50.
The tree was three feet in height an<l 300
years old ; its supposed value was placed
at $l,5uO.

Japanese maples in leaf, aud dwarf
evergreens will be a feature at Cleary ifc
Co.'s auction rooms next week. The stock
of imported cattleyas, Irom >Sander& Co..
arrived in good shape and was sold at
.auction Friday alternoou.

Wm. H. Gunther has added materi-
all.v to the size of his store by leasing a
building iu the rear and taking down the
jitirtitions. This gives him a floor space
of 100 X 23 feet, with cellaring under the
main part. A new ice-box will be built
of a size 9x7x8 feet.

Charles H. Allen, Floral Park, N. Y.,
will shortly begin at his new location, the
erection of a green house, 200 feet long, for
caruations. Mr. Allen himself is just re-
covering from a bad attack of malaria.
Afinestand of .Vllen's Defiance mignonette
here is a sight worth seeing.

Retail trade in Brooklyn has also been
brisk this week. Weddings and parties
have been numerous and the dem.ind for
cut flowers has been fairly good; funeral
work has also been rather heavy. The
commission men have been rather short
of valley, but all other flowers are plenti-
ful.

John McGowan, of Orange, N. J., was
at the Market Street Depot, Newark,
N. J., with his camera when Admiral
Schley arrived there on Monday, and at
his request, the Admiral and his part.v
posed for a snap-shot. The picture was
an excellent one, and was reproduced in
the Newark News on Tuesday.

Peter Henderson & Co.'s store, 35 Cort-
landt street, had a narrow escape from fire
Tuesday afternoon. Naetliings restau-
rant, next door, caught fire and the three
upper stories were completely gutted.
Fortunately the blaze was gotuuder con-
trol before communicating to the Hen-
derson store which was undamaged; but
a good deal of uneasiness existed among
the inmates while the confiagration was
at its height.

Among the retailers business has been
fairl.v brisk this week. Thorley had the
order from the Democratic Clubto itiruish
the flowers and decorations in the state
room on the steamer New York which
was to be occupied b.v Richard Croker on
his voyage to Europe. All of the princi-
pal stores liavehada good steamer trade,
and have also been kept busy with decor-
ations for dinners, receptions, etc. J. H.
Small it .'^ons had charge of the decora-
tions at the dinner given to Senator Frye;
these were on an elaborate scale, roses
and .Spring blossoms lieing mostlj- used.

Baltimore.

The Market.

Cut flowers are plentiful and sales
are small.

Plant trade has started in with a
boom, especially iu the case of roses, as
much of this stock was frozen the past
Winter. The seed and Summer biilh
trade has also been greatly infiueueed
through the same cause.

Tuberose bulbs seem to be below the
average in size this year.

The Club.

A very interesting essay was read
at the Club meeting by I. H. Moss on
" Greenhou.se Building." The thanks of
the Club were voted him. He prefers
steam to hot water as a heating medium.
The Club has settled upon taking the
.\cadem.v of Music in which to hold
its Fall show. This hall has been pro-
cured at a reasonable rental and, in con-
sequence it is hoped that the show ma.\'
at least not prove a losing undertaking.

Notes.

.\lthougli glass is high there seems
to be a disposition on the part of many
growers here to do some building this
Summer. Edwin A. Seidewitz.

Philadelphia.

Market News.

The past week has been one of wed-
dings; nearl.v every day there has been
several large ones, lint Wednesday was
the busiest da.y of all. Flowers have been
plentiful, and some very Hue displays
were made. Then, too, on account of
the Grant Monument parade there were
many dinners and receptions which used
up a large quantit.v of flowers.

The cut flower market is glutted, and
prices are away down. The very liest
Beauty are quoted at $3 per dozen; but
it is doubtful if anyone is paying that

figure, as very good flowers, with long
stems, can be bought at $1.50 per dozen.
All roses areinabundance and there is no
fixed price. Sweet jieasare selling proba-
bly better than anything else; the vei-y
best bring $1.50 per 100; shorter
stemmed flowers bringing less.

Very few carnations are demanded, ow-
ing to the surplus of roses. Then again
fresh carnations go to sleep on the same
day as they arrive; at least, that has
been the case on three daj s of the past
week.

Violets are falling off in supply and are
yet in fair demand.

Club Meeting;.

Next Tuesday will be the regular
meeting of the Florists' Club when T'hos.
B. Meehan will read a paper on "Hardy
Shrubs for Early Flowering."

The Bowling Club theatre benefit will
take place on Thursda.v, Ma.y 4, at the
Chestnut street theatre. The pla.y is
" Way Down East." Tickets will be on
sale at the Club meeting Tuesday night.
Daviii Ri;sT.

Echoes from the Alleys.

Chicago. — After the Club meeting,

April 21, a practice game was indulged
in for a short time, with the following
results ;

1 3 i

Deglmii 122 16.5 ](»

Haiiswirth 104 116 127

Reeves 82 105 106

AtrenninB lUl 134 97

Winicrsc.n 12il 146 118

Reunion 98 — —

Henderson 94 14.5 93

McKellar 104 1.56 —

Liinge It9 186 —

Hartshoine 101 168 —

Hunt 108 — —

Minneapolis.— The Twin City Florists'
Bowliug Club rolled the followiug score
on April 11:

1 2 3 4 A v.

Nagel.E 118 125 124 171 134

Swahn, E - 117 146 129 131

Will, G 126 167 103 124 127

Mciiison.G 13(1 99 12.> 132 121

Hoppe, r 144 79 91 — 107

Malniquist, G 99 110 81 130 105

Philadelpliia. — The Florists' Bowling
Club rolled the following score on April
22 last :

1 3 3 4 Av.

Walker 158 134 160 119 141

Kift 147 134 149 — 143

Westcott 172 143 106 - I4U

Connor....... 145 ISO 141 — 155

Brown 146 174 — - 1B9

McLean 74 111 - — 92

Baker 128 110 169 — U2

G.Craig 133 HI — - 122

Cox 75 113 - _ 93

Gibson 114 1"4 — - 109

Moss 126 137 — — 131

Moore 115 136 136 — 129

Hamilton 140 132 136 — 136

Starr 139 139 127 — 135

Archer 136 108 — — 122

St. Louis. — Following is the score of
the Florists' Bowling Club on April 24.

12 3 4 5

Beneke, J. J 143 176 169 169 164

Keuhn.C.A 160 170 143 118 160

Kunz, J. W 137 153 122 129 162

Sanders, C.C 99 141 164 — -

Young,J 131 136 144 - -

McRorie, Dan.... 117 1.55 168 133 181

Guy, E. W 123 125 _ _ _

Halstead, Dr 80 116 — — —

Cleveland. — The Florists' Bow ling
Club made the undernoted score Apiil
24.

Eadie 116 185 15S

Dobson 144 176 147

C. Graham Ill ll'4 164

H.Hart 118 114 161

Kunz 128 133 173

Pentecost 121 !2:i 138

A.Graham.. 118 122 104

Gray 86 19 12.1

B.Han 167 111 99

PLatbush, N. Y.— The date for the
finishing game of the match between the
New York and Flatbush teams has not
yet been decided upon. At the alleys
Thursday evening the following scores
were rolled :

1 2

P. Dailledouze 181 161

Bug. Dailledouze 152 142

C. Woeruer 86 119

J. 1. Rayoor 134 139

Wm. Prosser — JjJ

H. Dailledouze 114 117

L Schmutz 96 112

C. Wncker '13 '27

p Eilev 2fi7 144

Papa Zeller 10' «>

B. Suzuki — '

474

The Florists* Exchange.

VIOLETS

Marie Louise, rooted cuttings uow ready,
floe, healthy, A No: 1 stock, $4.50 per 1000. Also
Luxonne and Princess of Wales. Write

Satisfaction guaranteed.

I. B. COLES, - Woodstown, N. J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

PRINCESS OF WALES VIOLETS

We have the original stock, brought from
France by our Mr. Heinl and is not to be con-
founded with mixed stock now beinar offered.

2V2 inch pots S5.00 a 100; «40 a 1000.

Rooted runners, 2.50 *' 30 **

JOHN G. HEINL & SON, Terre Haute, Ind.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

VIOLETS

MARIE LOUISE.

Rooted cuttiuKS now ready. Fine, healthy,
A No. 1 stock, $4.51) per UIOD, by the clump;
$35 00 per lOOO. Satisfaction (fuarantc-ed.

LEVERETT R.LANE, Babylon, LI, N.Y.

BOX 335.
Mention the Florists* ExchaJige when writing.

SJSVIOLETS

About 3,000 large clumps capable of dividing
into many plants, at $3.00 per 100 clumps.

American Rose Co., Washington, D. G.

Mf^ntlon thp FlnrlntP' Exchange when writing

CRABB & HUNTER,

Violet Specialists s

-■^iJ" -vif — i^w i.> "^-J

Orders received now

for Spring delivery

' Al stock such as

"c^j- produces a crop. ...

Marie Louise, Farquhar and Lady Campbell

Kouted Cattlnps of Flora HIU,
HinUATinUO EvcllQa, Painted Lady, Firefly,
uAnnAI lUPIO Pln&r'^e, Morellu and other stand-
ard varieties.

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing

GaiiloiDia Violet Piaols

The flowers from these plants borne on stout etcms-
6 to lU inches long, are of a rich dark purple and ex,
ceedlDglv fragrant. They are all as large aud larger
than a silver half dollar and bear profusely from Octo-
ber to April. iS.. 50 ii 100. Salfafaction guaranteed.

JAMES T. BAKER, Bustleton,Phila.,Pa.

Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing.

VIOLETS. DAISIES. CARNATIONS.

L. H. Campbell, California, strong rooted
runners, 60c. per 1(X); $5.00 per 1000. Princess ol
Wales, (!5%vanley White, 75c. per 100; $7.00 per
llXXi. L,a France, fine, $1.00 per doz.; $5,00 per 100,

Win. Scoll, selected stock, rooted cuttings, $1.25
per 100; $10.0n per UK U.

The two Giant Ualules, California Giant and
Etoilede Lyon, a yellow giant. 2^^ In. pots, strong,
75c. per doz.; $5.00 per 100. Cash with order, please.

P. M. DeWITT, Torresdale, Phila., Pa.

Mention the Floriata' Exchange when writing.

IMPERIAL VIOLET

Number of plants In full hearing 2,970

" No. 1 Violets picked in October.... 30.500
" " " *• " Novetnber.36.500

" " " " " Decern her. 39,000

*• " " " " January.. ..23.595

•' " " '* " February.. 33.500

Average per plant of No. I blooms almost 57.
Isn't this a pretty good record ? And for these I re-
celved from $2.50 to $i.00 per nw. Can you equal this?
And the plants are still throwing as many Ilowers, if
not more than ever,

I cannot begin to fupnly the demand for this saperb
violet; the way tblnps look now, 1 stiall not be able to
supply the demand for rooted cuttinf^'H. If you get
left, you will only blame yourseir. My new book on
Violet Culture goes with every onler for cuttings.

The violet Is the largest, most duublc. longest stem-
med. color so dark as to look alnioai artificial ; healthy ;
and as the record shows, a very free bloomer. The

farent plant of this iniigQlflcent variety gave me 118 of
tie finest flowers you ever saw.

Per 1000 $90.00 PerSOO $15.00

" 100 . 10,00 " doz 1.50

Rooted cuttings will be delivered as the weather will
permit. Now ready, about 5000. Address

W.L MINOR, Brockton, Mass.

588 BELMONT ST.

llentlon tb* Florlats' Kzcbang* when wrIUns.

Vloiels i SjiiiGlailij.

Am Now Ready to Supply for Spring

Planting Any Quantity Desired

Marie Louise and California, strong

runnere, unrooted, 5(jc a lOU; $J.0O a lUOU.

Strong, rooted, 60c. a 110 ; $5.00 a 1000.
rriiicessdeGalles* unrooted, 60c. a 100;

$4.00 a li 00. Very strong, rooted, 75c. a 100;

88 00 a 1000.
1-a France, new rooted, $5 00 a 100.
Belle de Brnnean, Belle de Clia*

teney and 'Wbite Czar, $4.00 a 100.
Enij^lisb Hardy Dbl. Blue, $2.00 a 100.
Cash with order please. No C. O. D. Give
plain address and shipping directions.

SEA GUFF NURSERY, Sea Cliff, L. I., N.Y.

FD. BOULON, Pbop.
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CHRYSANTHEMUMS

$'i.00 per 100 t $18.00 per 1000.

Rooted cuttings. $L50 per 100; $10.C0 per lOOO.
BEGONIA 3, Rubra. Erfordl. $2.50 per 100. Vernon.
$3.0(1. Bertha Chateaurocner. $2.00 per 100.
RUBRA, tnim 3 inch pots. $4.C0 p*t 1(jO
HKLIOTROPES. FU.^HSIAS. tJEKANIUMS. as-
sorted, $2 50 per 100. COLEU8. $2.00 per 100. MOON-
VINES. $2 60 per UO.

THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., - • DAYTON, OHIO.
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fmrmiTTTTTTTTTii;

Our collection of Novelties for '99 is ^

fvery complete, including Indepen- 3

dence, the earliest white; Mrs. Fred. 3

E L, Button, the early white from Call- %

E fornia and Yellow Ivory, as well as all 3

E others. Also a full Hue of standard ^

P varieties. ^

E For descriptions see our catalogue; 3

Ifreeon application. 3

NATHAN SMITH & SON, |

ADRIAN, MICH. |
=niiiimimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiuiiiiiii>iimiiimiiiimimiiiiiii ^

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CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Good strong, healthy stock of the following
well-known varieties:

Mme. F. Bergmaim

Ivory

The Queen

Mrs. Jerome Jones

Etoile de Lyon

Miss Minnie Wanamaker

Golden Wedding

Nlveus

Minerva

Liberty

BonnaSon

Mrs. J. J, Glessner

Belle of Caatleweod

Rose Owen
Eugene Dallledouze
Wm.H. Lincoln
Cul. W. B. smith
Mrs. J. G. Whllldln
V. H. Hallock
Maud Dean
(Julilngfordll
Bessie Burton
Modesto
Mrs. Murdock
J. G. "Woodford

From 2H In- Pots, $2 00 per 100 ; per 1000. $15.00.

HELIANTHUS »"^^^7n?.'i,«,«iS

.00 per 100.
NYMPH /EA *^'^"®*'''* GiGANTKA, strong roots

R. VINCENT JR. S SON, White Marsh, Md.

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X PLANTS

3 INCH POTS.
CHRYSANTHEIWUMS.

„ 100 lOOO

Frank Hardy, 6 inches $2.5U $33 00

Mode.sto 2.60 25.00

HoilliafTon 2.50 26.00

Glory of the Pacific 2 60

GeorKiana Pitcber 2.60

Mrs. F. Perrill 2.61

W.ti. Lincolu 2.50

CARNATIONS.

lOO

Maud Dean $2.1,0

Mayor Pinjfree 2.O0

Harrison's ^Vlilte 2.00

Alaska 200

Meteor 2.00

ROSES.
Vello-w Rambler $2.50 $25.00

Pink " 2.60 26.00

■White " 2.50

Bride 3.00

'Maid 3.00

Pres. Caruot 4.00

All Fir9t-01a»8 Stock.

ALVAH L. REYNOLDS, Madison, N.J.

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P. Major,
A. Nana,
Amabllls

GOLEUS

S ECLIPSE

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ALTERNANTHERA

and riltsbiirf:, coloring of latter very fine, all are nice

bueliy llttk- plants. $0 00 per 1000; oOc. per 100.

Fancy, twenty-flve varieties,
bright colors, part new. $5.00 per
1000; 50 cents per 100.
BEGOMA Vernon, In bloom. 4 colors, $1.00 per
100. Seedlings, hue plants, 50 cts. per 100.

HELIOTROPE and DOUBLE PETUNIAS,

from soil, extra, $1 25 per 100.
HIAaiMOTH VERBENA, strong cuttings, 50c
per 100 ; by mail add 2o per cent.

CASH, PLEASE.

DANIEL K. HERR, Lancaster, Pa.

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COSMOS, Giant Perfection, strong plants, 50 cents

per 100; f3 50 per 1000,
ASTERS, (Jueen of the Market, Truffaut's, 50 cents

per 100; $a.50 per 1000.
P.VNS1ES, from our best strain, 50 cents per 100;

»3.50 per 1000.
J. C. SCHMIDT. BRI8TOI., PA.
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GERANIUMS ^^^:^i^:^.

La Favorite, B. G. Uili and Geo. Grant. 4 inch. $5.00
per 100. All In blonm ready to ship at once.

WHITTON & SONS, Wholesale Florists*
CITY AND GKEEN STREETS. UTICA, N.Y.

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CERAIMIUMS-Mixed

A grand lot, from 3 and 2^
inch pots, $:i.UO per lUU . .

KLMER I. RAWLINGS. Quakertown, Pa.

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PADUATinilC Healthy transplanted piants. Wm'
UAnllAllUnd Scott. McGowan. $1.25 per 100; $10:
per 1000. Daybreak, H. Keller, Blizzard, $1.50 per lOO'
$12.00 per lOOO.

BCDAHIIIUC Best ISvarletles, double and single.
acnnniUma 4-Inchpot8in bloom, $4.50 per too.
IVY GERANIUiUS. double while, pink and
scarlet, 4-1 ucb pots, 60c. per doz.

NASTURTIUMS m'- ^'<""'^p°'^' *3™ p"

Al TFRHIHTIIFRIC Vellow and red, S.lnch
MLI CnnHn I nCIIAa pots, tl.SO per lOO.
CASH WITH OHDER.

ALEX. SCHULTZ, PHILLIPSBURG, N. J.

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COLEUS AND GERANIUMS

Pfll Fll*i K<Jt>ted Cuttings, 10 best bedders, our
'^*'^'-'^*' selection, aOc. per 100; $6.t>0 per 1000.
R F R A N 1 1 1 M Q Hooted Cuttings, 16 varieties, $1.75
UtnHIIIUmO per 100; $12.00 per 1000.

" 2J4 inch, ready for SWinch, $3.00

per lOO; $25 00 per lOOO. Cash with order
For special kinds and prices, address,

McBRIDE'S NURSERY, Alplaus, N. Y.

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BLOOMING BEGONIAS.

Ten varieties. Including VULCAN and VERNON,
-'^ In. pots, ti.W ptr 100; 3 In. pots, fl.uo per 100.

Volinu/ noicicc 3 '1. P.ots. MOO per 100; 4 In.

Yellow UaiSleS pots, JS.OO per lOO; 5 in. pots,

»10.00 per 100.

Alternantheras, 'p'if„,''if.,r»rV'-^ ""'*'

Cinerarias nave a few plants In 5 In. pots, In
.' bud and bloom, at 10 cts.

J. S. BLOOM, Reigelsville, Pa.

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CHRYSANTHEMUMS ayTv^;r.'^i^^%^?%°o

Ulory 111 l-HLiliu auillu other var's.Jl.UO per 100
DOUBLE PETUNIA, 4 in. pots, 15 varV, $5.00 a lUO

20 000 ASTERS TruSaut, Victoria Prize.
£U,UUU HOItnH sempie's and Queen of
Market, 4 colors of each, and VIcke' Bianching,
40o. pel 100; 83.00 per looO. New Aster, Day-
break, shell-pink color, 75c. per 100.

CABH WITH ORDER, PLEASE.

GEO. J. HUGHES, - Berlin, N. J.

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New Chrysanthemum

POLLY ROSE

The earliest pure white Chrvsanthennim
on the market. Has the strong sturdy
habit of Its parent, Glory of the PaclBc
but Is pure white instead of pink
Awarded FirHt-Class Certiflcateby cfirvs-
anthemum Society, October 22a 1898
Ready March Ist, 18U9.

33c. each I S3 per doz.i S'.20.0U per 100.

Orders filled In rotation.

200 West Side Ave,, JERSEY CITY, N.J.

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The Yellow Chndwick, ranks the
lilKhestof 99 novelties, 50 cents each.
»3.50 per dozen. rlllUE, excels as a
InrKe early white, 25c. each ; K per doz.
(.OI.ptN GATE ROSEtf, flnest
stock In tile country.

GROVE P. RAWSON, Elmlra, New York.
Exchange whan writing.

Chicasfo.

Market News.

Tlie big crops .spoken of in last re-
port have easetl off at last, and from tbis
on we may proliably expect a more uni-
form condition of tilings. Home trade
lias been rather quiet, even on the streets,
Jieiice there is abundant stoeli for all de-
mands.

Indoor bulbous flowers are no longer
much of a factor, and tlie Southern
grown narcissi, tulips, etc., ttilie it splace.

There is not much variety in the mar-
ket just now; a few more sweet peas,
fewer lilies, sutflcient. however, for all de-
mands. Pansies are more plentifu lantl
violets are ilisappearing. Hardy ferns
are up to f 5 per 1,000. Smilax is still
scarce and high. Maidenhair ferns are
also scarce and poor.

Florists' Cliib Meeting.

The regular t'lub meeting was held
April 21. I'eter Gross was electeo a
member. The Chicago Carnation Co.
showed ii grand vase of Mrs. James Dean
carnation, to which the committee
awarded tST points, aud the ,Society its
certiticjite of merit for extra fine culture.

Mrs. Henry Hilmer .'ent us a present to
the President, a choice example of her
ceramic work, in the form of a tray, cigar
and tobacco jar, ash and match receiver,
Jill complete — a beautiful piece of work-
manship, that now has a place of honor
in his lien.

Dr. ( aid well, of the Chicago University,
read a very interesting p.aiier on the rela-
tion of bacteria to soils and to jilant
nutrition, which was listened to with
great ntteniion.

(This paper appears elsewhere in pres-
ent issue).

The subject for the next meeting, May
!">, will be " fireenhouse Construction."

The Horticultural Society's Premiuui List.

The preliminary list of premiums
for the above Society's Fall show, to be
held Xovember 7 to 1 1 inclusive, is now
out, anil proviiles f<ir upwards of .152,000
ill cash luemiums distriljuted as follows:
('liiysaiitheniuin cut flowers, $771 ; chry-
santhinuiin plants, f463; miscellaneous
phiiits, .|1,(h;1: cut flowers other than
clirysaiitheiiiunis, .f4."i3; floral arrange-
ments, ifia.'i. Copies may be had of the
secretary, W. N. Kudd, 1S5 Dearborn
street.

Jottings.

Vaughan's seed stoie is daily a busy
scene. Last Saturday, we learn, the
heaviest business was done of any day in
the history of the house. We noticed
liere an assortment of the dwarf Japan-
ese trees.

F. Stielow, Niles Center, will this year
finish rebuiUling all his greenhouses.

Pa'onias are liktly to lie scarce this
year, as Klehin's big field, as well as
Kennicotfs, are found to lie badly win-
ter-killed. The crocusi s out at Uniceland
have perished, and no duubt other bulbs
have suHeied also.

.Jacob Kussler, Butler and 102nd street,
the rfiiser of the new carnation Pink
Beauty, has several other seedlings of
which he has great hopes.

Removals.

The Central Floral Co. will remove,
May 1, from 65 to 75 State street, in
same building.

J. A. Jeg 111 will remove from 69 to 74
Wasliiugton street.

George Baitholomew h,as succeeded
Bartholomew & Cuwdery. Charles Cow-
derj' win eutablish a place of his own at
Mayfair.

obituary.

Louis Leonhardt, of Evanston,
committtd suicide the past week by
drinking carbolic acid. The jury brought
in a verdict of insanity. He had been a
resident of Evanston for 45 years. In
fild times his business was that of tree
planter, hiiiiiscii]i|. gardener, etc.; but
latterly he w.is in the coal trade. When
the Calvary Cemetery was established
the writer and the deceased furnished the
plans by which it was laid out.

Mrs. Louize Balluff, mother of Charles
Balluff, florLst, died April 21, aged fifty-
eight years. She leaves a large family of
grown up children.

Chrysantheiuunis in April.

Carl Hirscb, Hinsdale, Mich., was in
tlie city this week w ith good samples of
President Smith chrysanthemum. The
Iilants have been in the house since June,
l.StlS. He cut a good crop last Fall, and
in about eight or ten weeks the plants
began to flower and have bloomed ever
since. The sample shown was a good
six-inch bloom. Ess.

April 29, 1899.

The Florists' Exchange.

475

XXX STOCK

Very extra strong, well branched plants,
in bn.i. out of 3!^ inch pots, $3.(J0 per lUO.

ABUTILONS— i^^rge yellow and red.

CUPH/EA— C'l^nr plant). Fine, in bloom.

HELIOTROPES^^ best named varieticd.

LANTAN AS'J^''"^st varieties.

1 OB ELI A— '^rima Donna, blue, dwarf.
CAZANIA SPLENDENS-Veryfloe.
FUCHSIAS— Ut^t single and double, and

White tiiaiit.the tlnenf double wbit^e. No
tlnfir stock to he had. Extras added. Cash.

JOHN F, RlTPPt - - ?Sliiiemnnstown, Pa.

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Variegated
Vincas

Kxtra strong heavy plants, from 4-inch pots,
with from 12 to 208trong shoots to a plant, $8.00
per luo.

DRAC^NA INDIVISA.

StronK plants, from 3-inch pots, $6.00 per 100;
from 3^-incti pots, $8.00 per 100.

DAHL,IAS.

A fine collection of the very best varieties,
strong, undivided roots, $6.00 per 100.
Descriptive Price List now ready— send for it.

VICK& HILL GO. Rochester. N.Y.

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Fine Stocky Plants

Per 100

Alternantheras, yellow, $1.50; red.... S2.00

Ageratum, 2!^ in. pots 200

Carnations, 2 in. pots 2.60

Coleas. 21/2 in. pots 2.00

Oeraniumst 3 iu. pots, $3 50; 4 in. pots. 5 00
Bride and Bridesmaid Koses,

3 inch pots 2.50

Centaurea Oymuooarpa, 2 in. pots,. . 2.00
Smilax Seedlings, 5Uc. a lOU: $4.UU aJUOO

3 in. pots 1.00

Asparagus 8prengerl, ready May 15. . 4.00

Primroses, ready June \.

g^°" Cash, please.

JDS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, 0.

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■--^ i I£7\/ Yellow and White
Ur\l^Y Giant Paris

From 2H In., $2.50 per 100; from 3H In., flt tor 5 In.,
$5.00 per 100.
Fuchsias, Elm City, Snowlttchen, Purple Prince

and others, from 2>6 In., $2.50 per 100.
BouKainvillea Glabra, 31n.,C0centa per doz.
Ivy iieraniuiiiB, double, 4 best colors, 3 In., $3.00

per 100.
lirowallia Major (Giant), 3 In., 50 cents per doz.
Physalis (Chinese Lantern Plant), from bo.xes, $1.50

per 100.
ChrysaiilliemuiiiH, Merry Monarch, tlie most prof-

ftnl)le. nrluKs iwo crops and blooms Iruiii October
to December, lUsu I'bteltus, Modesto. Phllinlelptjla.

Wtillldin, V. Morel, M. Uean, Uonnaffon, etc , 2 In.,

$2 50 per 100. Yanina, pink and white Ivory, L.

Canning, rooted cuttings from soil, $1.50 per 100.

J. G. EISELE, - Philadelphia, Pa.

20th and Ontario Sts.

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ALL SOLD!

Our Geraniums are all sold for this season
except a few thousand.

Skeleton, Rose, Happy Xhouglit
Geranium CuttinKS, from soil, $2.00 per
100; 2'/i in. pots, $3.00 per 100.

Coleus, by the 1000, 10.000 or 50,000, ready
at all times, C. Verschalfeltii and Golden
Queen at $6.00 per 10(10; Coleus in variety,
$5 00 per 1000; Velscballeltii and Queen, in

2 in. pots, $15.00 per 1000.
Marifuerlte, Double Golden, rooted cut-
tings, $2.00 per 100 ; 2 in. pots, $3.60 per 100.

Giant Alyssam, 21/2 in. pots, $3.00 per
100; rooted cuttings, $1.00 per 100.

AKeratum, blue and white, 60 cts. per 100 ;
$5.00 per 1000 ; 2 ill. pots, $3.00 per 100.

PuclisiaH, standard sorts, $1.50 per 100;
$12.00 per 1000; i% In. pots, $3.00 per 100.

Petunias, 2 iu. pots, $3.00 per 100.

8tevla,comp. var., $1.60 per 100.

Heliotrope, 6 varieties, $1.00 per 100;
$9.00 per 1000.

Vincas, var., cuttings, $1 26 per 100; 2 in.
pots, $2 00 per 100 ; 4 In. stock, flne, $6.00 per
100; $50.00 per 1000.

The above are rooted cuttings except where
noted. ^^Cash must accompany all orders.

J.E.FELTHOUSEN,Schenectady,N.Y.

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SEAWANHAKA GREENHOUSES

per doz. per 100

Abutllon. 4 varieties. 2Hinohpot8 $0.76 $6 00

Acliyrantlies. 3 variptiea. 2!^ inch pots 60 3.00

Aiferatuni, Cope's Pet. 2!4 inch pots 60 2.50

" Tapis Blue. Very dwarf, 2!^ inch pots .60 3.00

Alternantliera. Fn.m hutheds, stronir 25 l.CO

AntlicTicuni Variejtatuni. From flats, strong 1. 00 8.00

AlySNunt, Giant Douhle. 2V2 inch pots 60 2.50

Asparaifus Plumosus Nanus. 3J^ inch pots 1.00 7.00

Besonlas. Assorted, 3 inch pots 60 4 00

** Vernon. S'j inch pots 50 3 50

Canuas. Dry rooTs, assorted -^0 2.50

•• Started. 3 inch pots 60 3 50

Ctaaenostoma Hlsplda. 2H inch pots 80 6.00

Coleus. Best bedding vars. 2)^ inch pots 30 3.00

Crotons. Assorted. 2ti inch pots 1.25 10.0)

Cuphea Platvcentra. 3)^ inch pots 60 3.00

Dracaena Indivlsa. 4 inch pots 2.25 18.00

" " 5 inch pots 300 2,i.0O

" " 6 inch pots 4.0.P 30.00

KarfUBiuiu Grande. 2^ inch pots 75 6.00

Fuchsias. Assorted, 31^ inch pots 60 4.00

German Ivy. 2H Inch pots 50 3.00

Oyster Bay,
New York.

per doz. per 100

Geraniums. White, Pink and Scarlet, single and

double. 3 Inch pots 76 4.00

•' Ivy. Good assortment, 3inchpots 75 4.00

Heliotrope. Blue, very stiong, Scinch pots 60 2.60

" " •' 4 inch pots 80 6.00

•» White. " 4 inch pots 80 6.00

" " " 3Hlnchpots .50 2..50

Hedera Helix, " Engllsb Ivy." 3)^ inch pots.. .50 3.00

" •' Six Imported Varieties, 2J4 in. pots. 2.00 15.00

L,atanla Borbonlca. 3 inch pots 1.26 10.00

" •• 5inchpot8 6.00 40.00

•' " 6inchpots 9.00 75.00

Lemon Verbena. 2)^ inch pots 76 4.00

Maranta Blcolor. 2)4 inch pots 76 5.00

Moon Vine. 2)^ inch pots 60 4.00

Musa Ensete. Sinchpots 6.00 46 00

PandanuH Utllls. 6 inch pots 6.00 50.00

Plicviilx Recllnata. 6inchpot8 7.50 60.00

fllea Serpyllifolia. 2)^ inch pots 60 3.C0

9il>tborpi<t Europea. Small clumps 75 5.00

Svvalnsona Alba and Rosea. 2>^ inch pots 60 4 00

Vlnca, trailing. Green and variegated. Scinch pots. .00 4.(0

All orders filled in rotation. Orders of $5.00 and over F. 0. B. N.Y. Cash with order from unknown customers or C. 0. D.

JAMES C. CLARK, Supt. p. o. box 34, oyster Bay, n.y. WM. L. SWAN, Prop.

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FINE PLANTS CHEAP

Out ofi\4 inch Pots.

r*Al rnC \ 15.000 VerscbaHeltll. $2.00 per 100.

LULrLS', 15.000 Golden Hedder. 2.00 per 100.

^^^^^^^^^ / „j (jjO Mixed varieties, 2 00 per loO.

10,0UU Snivin Clara Bcdinan, 2.00 per 100.

t 000 Cypcius Allelnifolius, 300 peril*.

10.000 Ued and Yellow Alleruaulberas,

$2.00 per 100. Cash with order, pteaae.

NICHOLAS AMOS, Crestline, Ohio.

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icesLow
Cash.

STROKe HElLIIiY STOCK-

Viuca VariuKatn. 2 Inch pota, $1.75 per lOU;
4 Inch. 16.00 per lOl); 5 inch, |i7.00 per 100.

Dvncieua IntliviNn, 3 Inch pots. $3 00 per ICO.

Solnuuin .TnHiiiiiioides. $2,00 per 100.

<ieraniiiinps. Mine. Sallerul and Ivy Leaf, $1.7.'i per
100 ; fluwerlng. In koo'I atsortnient, fit f 1.50 per 100.

Aecratuiii* dwiirf. blue an<l white, Prlnoess
Paulina (new), Gleclionia Vuricgatn, Ijobi-liii
Coinpncia, llydraiiKeii OtnkHa, Fiitliwinw,
In variety. Double (-inni AlyHsuiii, Pjiris
DniHy, veliuw and white K'tint, (■eriiiau Ivy,
Itcgoaid Vernon, Feverfew. Dwarf Gem.
Above are in 2 and some In 21^ Inch pots, at unlfonii
price of $1.50 per lOU; 25 or over at tW rates,

(lladioluHbulhBln flne mixture, 50c. per 100; $4 00*
per IIAHJ

CliryHnntliemiiMift* Btandard sorts, all colors and
all seiiBunB. »1.25pcrl00; $10.00 per 1000.

A»cerM, extra early. 50 cts. perlOO; $4.00 per 1000.

CnnunH, Austria, Crozy. F. Vaughao, I. White,
etc., *L*.UOiierlOO.

Hardy Viuen, $4.00 per 1000.

E. FRYER, 5Jr^'ro°«'kre:;Brooklyn, N.Y.

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SPECIAL OFFER.

Cyclamen Peralcum Splendens (gig.), finest strain In
the world, guaranteed true to color, strong plants, 5
to fi leaves. $3 00 per UX) ; $25.00 per lOOO. From 2!^ in.
pots, ready May Ist. $5.00 per 100 ; $40.00 per 1000.

Drncieun Indivirita. liainnin Borbonica,
from flats, strong, 50c. per doz. ; $3 W per 100.

C'nuDaM. started from sandl>ed. Mme. Crozy. Flor-
ence Vaughan, Alphonae Bouvier, Queen Charlotte,
$3.00 per 100.

BetcouiaH. Vernon and Argentea Guttata, from ?-ln.
pots. $2 50 per 100. |I:]^Satisfaotion GuaRantebo.

PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa.

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EDWARD D, JACKSON.

Wholesale Florist.

lleiiiaGeoDs PlaDts

A SPECIALTY,

STAMFORD, GO^N.

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100,000 VERBENAS. '"VK^TL^xfv.xror^^

Fine pot plants, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Rooted Cuttings, 76 cts. per 100; tS.OOperlOOO;

$60.00 per 10,000.

•*NO RUST OH TV^ILDEili*

Packed light and satisfaction guaranteed. Send for circular.
We are the largest growers of Verbenas In the country. Our plants cannot be surpassed

M^'er"" J. !« DIl,L,ON, Bloomsburs:. Pa.

LOOl PEBE n> BOVTED CDTTIIIIIS

PerlOO

Abntllon, var. trailing.. $2.00

Ageratum, blue and

white 1.00

Alternantliera, K. and

Y $5.00 per 1000; 60

Anthemis, d'ble yellow. 2.00

Begonias —

Ke.\,a)to3n vars 2.00

Incarnata Gigantea.... 2.00

Vernon 1.00

Chrysaothemums —

Named 1.60

Cuphsea (Cigar Plant)... 1.00

Coleus, Mi.\cd..$5al000; .60

SeDaratecolorsJBalOOO; .75

Fuchsia, Trailing Queen 1.50

Named 1.60

Forget-me-not, winter-
flowering 1.60

GERANIUMS ^amed-

Per 1000 100
Douhle Grant.... $12.60 $1.50

La Favorite 12.60 1.60

S. A.Nutt 12.50 1.60

Rev. J. B. Atkin-
son 12.60 1.60

Gloire de France,

etc 12.50 1.50

Mixed lO.CO 1,26

Mme. Sallerol.... 10.00 1.25

Bronze 1.50

SilverLeaf 1.60

Rose scented 1.50

Mrs. Pollock 200

Freak of Nature 3.00

Mrs. Parker 4.00

Happy Thought 3.00

Mars 3.00

Mme. Bruant 2.00

PerlOO

German Ivy $1.25

Heliotrope.. ..$10a 1000; 1.25

Impatlens SultanI 1.50

Lemon Verbena 1.50

Lobelia, blue l.OO

Lantana, assorted 1.60

Manettla BIcolor 2.00

Pyrethrum, Little Gem 1.50

Pelargoniums, named., 4 00

" , mixed.. 3.00

Alygsum, double Giant.. 1.00

Salvia, scarlet 1.25

" Golden-leaved.... 2.00

Violets, Marie Louise 60

Verbena $6 a 1000; .75

Daisy, Snow Crest 2.00

POTTED PLANTS.

Begonias— Per 100

Hex, mix., 30 to 30 vars. $4.00
Louis Clas9nn..$4.00and 6.00

Named vara 6.00

Fuchaia, Trailinff Queen 4.00
Forget-me-not, winter-
flowering 3.00

Abutllon, var. trailing.. 4.00
Lemon Verbena 4.1)0

GERANIUMS— PerlOO

Mrs. Parker $6.00

Mrs. PoUook 4.00

SilverLeaf 4.00

Mars 600

Mme. Bruant 4.00

Hydrangea, P. and W.,
4 in 10.00.

2>^ in. except where noted.

Vinca Varlegata—

3in....
3Hin.
4 in....

PerlOO
. $200
. 4.00
. 6.00
. 10.00

Dracaenas $5.00 to 30.00

Impatlens SultanI 3.00

TERMS, CASH OR C. O. D.

GREENE & UNDERHILL WATERTOWN, N. Y.

Mention the Plorlatfl' Elxcb&nsa whan wiiOns.

QERANH AMERICA

^iii?

Cannot be eclipsed in color effect, habit, flori-
ferousness and beauty. Without a rival.

PHOTOS FREE.

READY 1900.

HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa.

Mention the FlorlBtw' Rxchange when wTrjting.

Unequaled
Varieties

Vigorous
Stock....

100 1000

Best Mamiaoths. Btrong pot plants 13.00 $25.00

" " rooted cuttings 1.25 10.00

Older " " 1.00 8.00

" strong pot plants 2.50 20.00

GERANIUMS

strong pot plants, $3.00 per 100; $26.00 per
1000.

MISCELLANEOUS.

100 1000

AKeratam, blue and white. ...$1 00 $8 00
" Princess Pauline. . . 150

Coleas, all leading sorts 100 8 Oil

Fuctislas, double and single... 2 00 16 00

Heliotrope, light and dark.... 125 10 00

Impatiens SuItanl 2 00

Moon Vines, true 2 00 16 00

Salvias, Splendens and Bedman 1 25 10 00

For varieties and prices, see issue of Jan. 28.
SEND FOR PRICE LIST.

WOOD BROS., Fishkill.N.Y.

Mention the Florieta' Eschanee when writing.

PLANTS!
PLANTS!!

Our Mammoth

plants are now ready.
These are line etrong
plantB and will surely
please you. $'.2.00 per
100, $18.00 per 1000.
We still have plenty of
VERBENA

CUTTINGS.
AGERATUM, Cope's Pet, blue; Lady Isabel, white,
50c. per 100 ; $4.00 per 1000.
Look Here what the E. Hippard Co., the
e^reat ventilator people, have to say about our
Verbenas.

C. HUMFELD. Dear Sir:— The cuttings came all right
and are as fresh as If taken out of sand on our own
place. Tou will hear from us when we need Verbenas.
TouDgstown. Ohio. THE E. IIIPPAKD CO.

Reduced Prices on Carnations

To close them out quick. Gua'ant'ed to plejiee you.
Flora Hill. HlorelJo, Mayor l*ini:ree. Day-
break. *1.50 per 100. Win. Slcotl, fl-OO per 100.
L. McGowan, I'ortin, *1.00perlOO; $7.50 per lOOO.
Come quiet If j ou want them.

Remember we prepay mall and express charges on all
rooted cuttings. t^~ That Cash Please.

C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kan.

BOOTED CnTTINO SPECIALIST.
M.ntloc the Flortot.' Exchange when wrltlnir.

476

Tue F-LORisxs" Exchange.

J. K. ALLBI«,

Wholasal* Commission Dealer In

CUT F=I-OiA£ERS.

67 W. «8th Street, New York.

Orders br mall ortelesraph promptly attended
to. Telephone Call. 382 SSth Bt.

ROSES, Blue and White VIOLETS, SpecUltles.

W. S. ALLEN,

17 West aSth St.. New York.

CorrMpondence Solicited.

BLAUVELT & GUTTMAN

36 W. 27th St., NEW YORK,

on Ml

ConBIgumenta of flrst-class stock solicited.

Orders by mail or teleffrapli receive the best of

attention. t3f"TuuNit UBS-lSth St.

COT FLOWER EXCHANGE

404-412 E. 34th St., N.Y.. near Farry. j

Open every Morning at 6 O'clock a. m. for the

Sale of Cut Flowers.

ThiB la not a commUsIon house ; the market |

consists of Individual stands.

Wall Space for Advertising Purposes to Rent

J. DONALDSON, SECRETARY.

DECKER, BLAUVELT GO.

WHOLKBALK DEALERS IN

CUT FLOWERS- PUNTS

42 W. 28th St., New York.

Consignments solicited. Shipping orders will

receive prompt iind careful attention.

Tklkpuone 2387-18TU Street.

EDWARD C. HORAN,

Wholesale Florist

No. 34 W. 29th St., New York.

The Bfide, Mermet and American Beauty,
Specialties.

JULIUS LANG,

Wholesale Florist

63 WEST 30tli ST.

GonslgnmeDtA Solicited. NEW Y<

FRANK MILLANG,

Wholesale Commission Dealer In

CUT FLOWERS

408 E. 34th ST., NEW YORK CITY.
Cut Flower Exchange. Telephone Call, 10S«-38th.

THE NEW YORK GUT FLOWER CO.

I IS- 12 1 West 23d Street,

I 12-1 14 West 24th Street,

T«l<;keu 733-lStii. NEW YORK

CONSiaNMCNTa SOLIOITIO.

Special Atlenllon Given to Shipping Ordert.

S0WfJr50Tfsrne£fN.Y. city.

McKELLAR & WINTERSON,

"Wholesale Conunission Jobbers

In Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies.
45, 47, 49 WABASH AVENUE,

Manufacturers of Wire Work.
- - CHICAGO, ILL.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND, w:e3:o3i.es^x.e

CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
No. 67 Bromfleld St. and 18 Chapman Place, BOSTON. MASS.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Names and Varieties

A. Beauty, fancy— special.

" extra

No. 1

*' Culls & ordinary

Bride

Bridesmaid

Cusin

.A Hoste

S K. A. Victoria

La France ordinary...

" extra

Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan.

Niphetos

Papa Gontler

Perle

Sou V. de Wootton

ORCHIDS— Cattleyas

Cypripediums

Dendrobium formosum.

" others

( Inf'r grades, all colors.
M ( White....

e Standard J Pink

S, Varieties} Red

■S ( Yel.&Var.

g 'Fancy- I White....

^ (The highest \^™}-

JS (trades of 15^(1.. ...
U standard var) ( Yel.&Var.

L Novelties

Adiantum

ASPARAOnS

Callas

d affodii^

Dairies

h yacinths

Lilies

Lily OF the Valley

Mignonette— ordinary.. . .

** fancy

Narcissus

Pansies

Smilax

Tulips ,

Violets — ordinary

** extra

New York

Apr. 28, 18»

10.00
8.00
4.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
4.00
6.00

10.00

2.00
1. 00
1.00

to 20
to 10
to 8.1
to 3
to 6
to 6
to 3
to 3
to 8
to 10
to 20
to

to
to

to 2.
to

!5.00
6.00

eiiio

.75

l.Oli

1.00

1.00

l.OO

2.00

2.00

3.00

2.00

3.00

.75

40.00

3.00

1.00

.60

.50

3.00

1.00

1.00

3.00

.60

.50

16.00

.60

.15

.25

to
to

to 60,

to 8.

to ..

to 8

to 1,

to 2,

to 2,

to 2.

to 2,

to 3,

to 3,

to 8.

to 3,

to 6,

to 1.

to 50

to
to
to
to 1

to 4

to 3

to 3

to 6

to 1
to

to 25

to 1
to
to

4.00

"ai

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Ofl

oil

00
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0(1
00
00
00
0(1
00
60
0(1
0(
0(1
60
00
00
00
6(1
,00
00
20

ao

Boston

Apr. 27. 18

Philadelphia

Apr. 27, 1899

to 20.

to 10.

to 6.

to 3.

to 6.

to 6.

to ..

to ..

to 8.

to ..

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

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to

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6.00

3

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to 50

to 6

to 2
to

to 3

to 6

to 3

to 1

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to 2
to

to 16

to 2
to
to

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to 20.
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3

1

to 60

to 8

to 3

to 1

to .

to 6

to 4

to 2

to 4

to .
to

to 20

to .
to
to

Baltimore

Apr. 27, 1899

.. to .

. . to 25

50 to 1«

00 to 8

00 to 6

00 to 5

..to .

..to .

00 to 6

00 to 3

00 to 5

..to .

00 to 5

..to .

DO to 4

00 to 2

00 to 3

.. to .

... to .

... to .

..to .

... to .
,75 to
25 to
25 to
,25 to
,26 to
...to
... to
,.. to

,00 to 2

,.. to .

..to 1,

,00 to 75

,00 to 6

,50 to 1
...to

,00 to 4

.00 to 6

...to 2
...to

...to 3

,.. to 2
...to

.no to 25

.50 to 2

...to .

...to .

25.00
10.00

4!66
2.00
3.00

2.00

2' 00
2! 00

s'oo

Buffalo

Apr. 24, 18!

to a5.oo

to 20.00
to ....
to 10.(10
to 8.00

.75
1.00
1.00
1.00

l.no

2.00
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00

i.on
i0.no
s.nn
3.00

•2M
5.00
3.00
1.00

20.(10

2.00

.26

.60

1.00

8.00

6.00

1.00
1 60
1.60
1.50
1.50
3.00
3.00
3.00

3. no

3.00
1.2s

to 7o.no

to 8.00

4.00

iioo

8.00
4.00
3.00

.,50

to 2i.00
to 3.00
to .40
to .76

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see our Correspondence Columns.

Pri„.= „„„,^J'''!? "^ ^"^ "mait'ties of one hundred unless otherwise noted. '""°'-
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct 2p to the datl mentToned

SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,

1gnnolesa.le F'lorist

Open Day and Night from 12, A.M. Mondays to 10 P.M. Saturdays.
1612-14-16.18 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO., LTD.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

LONG DISTANCE PHONE
2157.

WRITE FOR PRICE LIST.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 705 Penn Ave.

CONSIGNMENTS
SOLICITED.

PITTSBURG, Pa.

WILLIAM H. QUNTHER,

• ^■WHOI.ESAI.E KLORIST ^«

This is the place to ship your VIOLETS and CARNATIONS. Also Roses, Valley
Lil.es, Mignonette, Etc. Coosignments soBdied. Prompt payments every two wee^

No. 30 WEST 29th STREET, ----. NEW YORK.

Mention the FlorlaW Exchange when writing.

Wboleitale OommlHHlon Dculer Id

CUT FLOWERS

39 West 28th St., New York.

Telephone, 2U— 38tb 81.

PRICI LIST SINT ON APPLIOATION.

FautK H. Tbaehdlt. c^amimm Hohekck.

TRAENDLY & SCHENCK,

Wholesale Florists,

(8 W. 28th St. and CUT FLOWER EXCHANBt,
NEW YORK.

Telephone Ml-i8th Bt.

^~ConBirDm«nts Solicited

JOHN YOUNG,

Wholesale Florist

51 WEST 28th ST.,

NEW YORK.
CYCAS PALM LEAVES Alway. on Hand.

HICKS & CRAWBUCK,
Wholesale Commission Florists,

no LIVINGSTON ST.,

CODBlgnments Solicited. BROOKLYN, N. Y.

Bifreil fl. Laflgjaiii,

CUT FLOWERS, STRICTLY WHOLESALE

19 Boerum Place, BROOKLYN, N.Y.
Open to receive Conslffnments of
CHOICE FLOWER8 at any lime.

THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.,
Wholesale Florist,

HEADQUARTERS Ne:\rv;; us

ROaES, OARNATIONS AND
ALL •■ASONABLE FLOWERS.

VIM. F. KASTING, K':??!:„„

*"buffalTn.'y:"'- Firut'"""'

Also Dealer fn Florists' Supplies d WlreDestgns.

HOLTON i HUNKEL CO.,

WHOLESUE FLOBISTS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Manulacturers et Wire Designs.

457 MilwaukeeSt. MILWAUKEE, WIS,

'Phone Main 874. P. O. Box 103.

Wholesale Florists, j7 jobbers is

..,.. ^ SUPPLIES

FLORISTS' VASES.

Horticultural Auctioneers.
84> Hawley Street. BOSTON

CUT FLOWERS

Kew England Headquarters fur

AMERICAN BEAUTIES

Uf which we make a specialty.

WELCH BROS..

15 PROVINCE ST.. BOSTON, WA.SS.

Mention the Florlata' Exchan^re when writing.

April 29, 1899.

THe FLORISTS' EXCHT^NGE.

477

DUMONT & CO.,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

No. 1305 FUbert St., Philadelphia.

'PHONE, 3922 D.

FRED. EHRET,

Wholesale Florist

1403 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE,
PHILADELPHIA.

GEO. M. MOSS,
Wholesale Florist

32 South 17th St., PHILADFLPHIA. PA.

Long Distance 'Phone, H330 D.

ConBlgnments of choice ROSES, CARNATIONS,

VIOLETS sollcltPd-

Flne VALLEY In Block at allllmes.

LEO NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist

17 N. JUNIPER ST.,
'^"h'^.T^Sts A. Philadelphia.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

EDWARD REID,

Wholesale Florist

1526 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHrA,

Bet. Market and Cliestnut StB.

ALL CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON,

1 KLKPnONK 3%6 A.

BASSETT & WASHBURN,

WlioIeBftle Dealers and Growers of

CUT FLOWERS

75 WABASH Ave., Chicago, III.
Greenhouses at Hinsdale, III.

L. D. 'Phone at ChlcnK". Main 223.

L. I). 'Phone at illnsdale. No. 10.

KENNICOTT BROS. COMPANY,

Wholesale Cut Flowers

42 and 44 E. Randolph Street,

CHICAGO, ILL.

WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY.

WIETOR BROTHERS.

BfrrERSOKS TO

ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO.,

Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers

OFFir'K AND BALK8ROOM,

51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO.

Headciaartei^ for AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

COMPLETE LINE OP WIB8 DESieifS.

Mention the Florlsu' ElxohADfe when wrltlnc.

REINBERG BROS.

WHOLESALE GROWERS OF

Cm^ with all leading varieties oi kuse:

. I 4, Ra I «% «a>^ MM and CARNATIONS. We are Headquar
U L in I O W C r S te« for fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES

^°°-°oro"sa. SALESROOM, .5 1 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, II.L

We can fill all orders oil short notice
with all leading varieties of ROSES
and CARNATIONS. We are Headquar.
ters for FINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

Mention the Ploristg' BhEchanirg when writing.

..Telephone, Write or Telegraph..

We are local headquarters for Bronze or Green Galax, Fresh
Cycas Leaves, Leucothoe Sprays, Magnolia Leaves, Palm
Crowns and Palm Leaves, and all kinds of "Green Goods" at
market prices-

We have 1,500,000 QALAX LEAVES In Cold Storage.

HARRY A. BUNYARD, 42 W. 28th St., New York City.

Telephone 'iSST ISth.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

CUT STRINGS, 8 to 10 ft.
long, 50c. per string.

shipped to any part of the country.

ELLIOTT, - B3r±g3=L-bOD3., Ji/Lass.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

"W^- n.

Names and Varieties

A. Bbadty, fancy— special.

" extra

No. I

" Culls & ordinary

Bride

Bridesmaid

Cusin

^ Hoste

O K. A. Victoria

<rt La France, ordinary...

P " extra

Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan.

Niphetoa

PapaGontier

Perle

Souv. de Wootton

OKCHIDS— Cattleyas

Cypripediums

Dendrobium formOBUm..

" others

f Inf'r grades, all colors
M ' '"■ ■■

e Standard
.2 Varieties

g •Fancy— ( White ... .

»- (The hlghBdt } J'",''

W (trades of ) Red

CA standard var) ( Tel.&Var.

Novelties

( White....

I J Pink

si Red

( Tel.&Var

Adiantcm.

ASPARAOUe

Callas

Daffodils

Daisies

Hyacinths

Lilies

Lily OF THE Valley

Mignonette— ordinary. .

" fancy

Narcissub

Pansies

Smilax

Tulips

Violets— ordinary

" extra

Chicago

.\pr. 26, 1899

00 to 30.00
l.'i.OO to 20.00
8.00 to 10.00

4.00 to
3.00 to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
4.00 to
6.00 to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
2.00 to
40.00 to 60.00
.... to
.... to
.... to
..50 to
l.liO to
1.00 to
1.0(1 to
1.60 to
2.00 to
2.00 to
.3.00 to
3.00 to
.... to
76 to

6.00
5.00

6.00
8.00

6.00

4.00
3.0(

.76
l.Bl
1.50
1.60
2.0(
4.01'
4.00
4.00
6.f«

1.00
50.00 to 76.00

4.00 to
1.00 to

.35 to
2.00 to
4.00 to
3.00 to
2.00 to
.... to
1.00 to

.25 to
20.00 to 25.00
3.00 to 3.00

.20 to .30

.60 to .76

00
2.00

.60
4.00
5.00
4.00
3.00

2'. 6(1
.35

St. Louis

Apr. 25, 1890

.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
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3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
... to

.75 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
1.50 to
1.60 to
1.60 to
1.60 to
.... to
1.00 to
.... to
6.00 to
.... to

.15 to
1.60 to
6.00 to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to

.50 to
15.00 to
1.00 to
.... to

.25 to

6.0(1

5.00

3.00
3.0(

1.0(
1.6'

i.5r

1.60
1.50
2.0(
2.00
3.0(
2.00

i!

lo.'oo
"6r

3.00
10.00

4.00

3.00

.75

20.00

2.00

"30

Cincinnati

Apr. 26, 1899

00 to 35.00
.. to ....
00 to 20.00
to

6.0(1
5.00

.00 to
.00 to
...to
...to
.00 to
... to
...to
... to
.00 to
...to
... to
... to
...to
...to
... to
...to
...to
... to
...to
.00 to
.00 to
.75 to
... to
1. 00 to
1.00 to
(.00 to
...to
...to

...to 1.0(1

...to 60.00
i.OO to 10.00

... to ....

... to ....

...to ....

... to 10.00
1.00 to 4.00

...to

... to

... to

...to

... to 16.00

...to

... to .36

...to .60

.6(1
1.60
1.60
1.00

3.00
4.00
4.00

Milwaukee

Apr. 25, 1899

...to
.00 to 20.00
,00 to 12.50
,00 to 6.0(1

6.0(1
6.00

6.00

4.00

.00 to

.00 to

... to

...to

...to

...to

...to

...to

.00 to

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...to

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...to

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.00 to

... to

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...to 1.00

...to 60.00

...to 8.00

...to

...to

...to

...to

...to

... to

...to

...to

...to

...to

... to

... to

... to

.60

00

4.00
R.OP

4.00

.60

.76

Toronto

Apr. 32. 18!

,.. to 25.00
... to ....

... to 10.00
. to

1.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
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1.00 to
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1.00 to
.... to
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1.00 to
.... to
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.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
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3.00 to
1.00 to
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3.00 to
3.00 to
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1.50 to
.... to
.... to

6.00
6.00
4.00
4.00

6.00
6.00
4.00

4.00
4.00

.76
1.60
1.00
1.00
1.50
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00

6.00
2.50

6.00
3.00
1.00
3.00

3.00

.40

1.00

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see onr Correspondence Oolnmns,

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

ASPARAGUS

PLUMOSUS NANUS

Cnt StrlnffB, 12 feet
lontft 750. each; S to
10 ft. louK, 50c. each.
Cut FrondH, $'^.00 per 100.

SPRENGERI

Cut fronds. 15
S.3.00 per 100.

inelies and over

^^Ask for Special Price List of Palms, Ferns, Flower Seeds and Bulbs.
LILY OF THE VALLEY ALWAYS ON HAND-MARKET RATES.

EMERSON G. McFAOOEN, U. S. Exotic Nurseries, ^e'fPZle.'il'rkSi^Zri:

Mention the Florlata' Exchange* when wrltlnc-

ST. LOUIS

Gut Flower Co.,

Wholesale Florists,

1332 PINE STREET

St. Louis, no.

Mention the Florlata' Exchance when wrltlntr.

Galax Leaves.

CHAS. H. RICKSECKER. Unville. N. C

Mention the Florlvts* Stzchange when wiitlnv.

E. G. HILL & CO.

Wholesale r lorists

RICHMOND, INDIANA.

Mention thp Flnrlffts' Kxchange when wrltlnK,

SMILAX STRINGS.

Asparagus PluinoHiiH nnd ^prengeri Sprays.

Write for prices.
AGERATUI>I. PrinceMH Pauline, planU 2
Inch poU, $:J.50 per lOO.

H. TONG, Wholesale Grower, Ashtabula. Ohio.
Mention tbe Florleta' Bxchans* when wrltlnc*

CorrespODdeuoe

Solicited

Planle, Bluoiiie (White Orchids Specially); Duplex and
other pans ; Manual of Culture ; Orchid Food ; Inflecti-
cldes: Fumlgators ; Peat. Moss. etc. Circulars sent.
WiLLOWMKAD Gardkns, East Orange, N. J.

LAGER & HURRELL, importer*"of

...ORCHIDS

LjELiIA ANCEPS AI.BA juat arrived In fine
condition. I^R-Iin AncepH and L. Autuiii-

nnliN to fi.illnw shortly.

Cherry Wood Baskets, Fresh Moss ^^o Peat.
SUMMIT. N. J.

GHLIIlt LEjIVES

AND

LeuGotDoe Sprays

FOR SPRING AND SUMMER USE

Write for prices to

HARLAN P. KELSEY,

'"BVidmT' Boston, Mass.

Mention the Florlats' ExchaJige when writing.

[NCYGLOPf DirOF GIROENIIIG.

A Complete Dictionary of Cul-
tivated Plants, Flowers, Etc.

BY T. W. SANDERS, F. R. H. S., EDITOR OF
"amateur gardening," LONDON.

Descrii)tions, with Popular and Techni-
cal Names of Plants, Date of Introduc-
tion, Number of Species in Cultivation,
How Propagated, Suitable Soil, Proper
Temperature, Time of Planting, &c.

Crown Svo., cloth, gilt lettered, 43.5 pages.
Price, delivery included, §il.75. Address
your order to

A. T. DE LA MARE Ptg. and Pub. Co. Ltd.

P.O. Box 1697, New York City.

BULBS

AND

TUBEROUS-
ROOTED

PLANTS

History. Descrlpllon. Methods of Propagafion,

and Complbta Dirocttonu for Their Suc-

ceeBsful Culturo In the Garden,

Dwelling and Greenhouse.

BY C. L. ALLEN.

HYACINTHS, LILIES, TULIPS, NARCIS-
SUS, CYCLAMEN, CALLAS, GLADIO-
LUS, AMARYLLIS, FREESIA.
TROPiEOLUM, TIGRIDIAS,
Etc., Etc.

'T'HE DEMAND for a bork describing in a
"*■ trufitworthy manner how to grow Bulbs and
Tuberous-Rooted Plants in the open ground, as well
as in tba greenhouse and window t'arden ; how to
propagate tlieiu ; how to puccetd and avoid failure,
bos long been urgent. No ( tUor class of plants
occupies BO important a place in the field of flori-
culture as do the various kinds of flowering bulbs*
and is at the samB time so little understood.

The author of this book has for many years made
bulb prowiug a specialty, and la a recognized
authority on theiT- cultivation and mauasement.
He has taken the initiative in this coun'ry to make
bulb growlug a special inllu^try. and therefore
writes from his own long and extousive experience.

THE ILLUSTRATIONS

which embellish this work are orig^inal and profuse,
have been drawn from nature and engraved ex-
pressly for tliie boob. The cultural directions are
plainly stated, practical, and to the point. Mr.
Allen renounces tbe idea that it is difficult to suc-
cessfully raise flowering bulbs, and t hows that their
necessary requirements are simple and few. What
uot to grow forms an important teature in this book.

THE LOSSES OF BULBS

from overestimating Iheir hardiness are clearly re-
counted, and Iho simple remedies t > jirevent such
losses are p-i plainly indicated and described that
any one following these directions wlU sufler very
little loss in the future.

Handsomely Illustrated, Cloth, 12 mo. .Price, postpaid, $2.0 J

Address all orders to

S.T.DELJMAREPtg.andPnb.Co.Ltd.

p. 0. Box 1697, New.York City.

478

The Florists' ExcHKNce.

Cincinnati.

The Market.

The supply of stock is now slacken-
ing lip, and as is always tlio case, tlie (le-
mami is bcttei-; in fact, all good roses
now coming to this market will find a
ii-ady sale. Carnations have been very
plentiful, especially Portia; white and
pink are about equal to the demand.
Variesated sorts, excepting Bradt, sell
awfully slow in this market. Armazindy,
evengrownto its very best, is not wanted
if white cm be secured. I find the de-
mand is growing for the darker shades
of pink. Daybreak is not sought for as
it used to be. The color of Lawsonis
about what is wanted.

JottinffB.

Fred. Walz has quite v tew good seed-
ling carnations, but caunasj are special
pets with him; he has a number of good
seedlings of these. A house of Marechal
Niel rose is somewhat of a novelty here.
Chrysanthemums are also a feature at
his "place and several seedlings will show
themselves this Fall. I noticed a yellow,
now blooming, with a fair flower. This
certainly is an early sort.

J. T. Conger, formerly of Darnsburg.
O., lately moved to Hartwed, O. He has
three houses in which he is growing a fine
general stock. Oneof his special fi-atun's
is geranium Viile de Poitiei-s. a rosy si-;ir-
let, which is considered one 4»1 the l>est of
bedders, having enormous florets, nearly
three inches across, of the peculiarly
beautiful form of Beaute Poltevine.

At Lockland, O., W. K. Partridge is
building up quite a reputation as a dec-
orator.

Miss Wliite, of Anderson & White, Lex-
ington, Ky., was a caller Monday.

E. G. GiLLETT.

PRTICULTURAL

Correspondence
Invited

AUCTIONEERS

Sales everyTuesday and Friday.

Next f Japanese Maples in leaf and
Sales f Dwarf Japanese ICvergreens.

CLEARY & CO., 60 Vesey St., New York.

Mention the Florists' Exchang-e when writing.

SHEEP MANURE

01eftD«d and prepared expreiilj for florliti* ni«.
Ton win find It the Bannlne article. For reference
to Iti belQB flnt-cUBt I refer yon to Henrr F.
Vlohc!l, lOlS Market Street, Phlla., Pa. Trial bage
of IM Ibi., t3.M: per ton, |26.00. H ton at ton rate.
Caih with order.

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

1 0 1 2 Ontario St., PHILA., PA.

Mention the F^o^l^tH' Exchanpft when wrJtlnjr

The Harris!! Disease . . .

Can be prevented bv Immersing the bulbs for
five hours in a BOlutfon of ... .
KRAFT'S PLANT TONIC, 99 percent.

This has been conclusively proven by experiments
at Lincoln Park, Chicago. The Tonic also kills
Hard Slielled Scale, Mealy Biift, and

other Insect pests without Injury to the plant
Send for circular and price list

KRAFT PLANT TONIC CO., Rockford, III.

Mention the Florlats' Eichange when writing-

ADOO FIBRE and
ADOO LIQUID

Will do all that is claimed
If Intelligently Used .<* Jt

:TRY THEM :

rh* FlorlRtw' Bxchane^ when wrlttnv.

I ORMSBY VENTILATOR |

4 ^-^— — — — ^^-^^— — ^

A PETER FISHER, Florist. f

h Ellis. MAfls., March 29, 1899. w

2J Mr. E, a. OHM811V, W

2- Dear Sir:— Having used your Venti- w

T lating svBtem fur the past fuur yearson w

2 detached ventilatore, it has proved to W.

^ be all you claim for it and operated to w

w ray entire8atisfHeti<^>n. When kept well *

^ jrreased (two <ir three times a year iasuf- w

^ flcienlj It workeeatiy. To rlaieit hus not w

2J given any trouble through brt-nkHge or w.

2? gettiDfJr out of repair. Youra truly, *

fl> P. Fish BR. *

ns \\f

Jt FOR PABTICITLARS ADDRESS ^

I E. A. ORMSBY. Milrose, Mass. i

Menllon tlie Florlata* Kichaiige whea wrltlos.

St. Louis.

Trade Notes.

Busincs.s the past week has been
rather quiet amonK the retailers. Con-
siderable quantities of roses and carna-
tions are g-oing to waste. TIhtc is |josi-
tively no sale for Harrisii or tali.is. Slap-
ping" trade also is letting up. \iulets are
just about over. Kulin expects lilac in
in a day or two; it will probably be ten
days before the general local crop is in,
wliich is expected to be abundant.

The short nure^ery .season is about over
with us. Abundant rains lately ought
to insure growth of what has been plant-
ed out. Bediling has started up, some
large plantings having already been
made.

Dan McRorie, representing W. A. Manda,
is in town and reports excellent business.

CCS.

Buffalo.

The Market.

Trade in the stores is moderate.
Some recent calls for funeral flowers have
stimulated it somewliat, and a few wed-
ding orders of modest proportions have
been called for. " Doctors' Day " at the
University gave some of the stores a busy
afternoon on Tuesday for the gradu.ite
commencements, even though the classes
were c.()m[n)sed mostly of the sterner sex.
I'lie e;ill was eliietiy for bunches of roses.
some violets. an<l a few liaskets. Supiily
of flowers is ample for all demands. Car-
nations are now approaching a surplus:
violets are about done for; but nice sweet
peas help for filling voids In variety.

Jottings.

The bowling club seems sluggish in
interest, the quorums of late being of
necessity small.

Kecent visitors included: Jos. Rolker.
New York, and H. B. Beatus, Cleveland.

-ViDI.

Grand Rapids.

Market Couditious.

The weather is hot and sultry and
everythiug is growing rapidly. F. A.
Chapman is the first to cet hiscarnations
in the field. Funeral work has been very
plentiful. Out-of-town trade is still brisk.
Violets are getting poor, most of them
are tliriiwn out to make room for bed-
ding stock.

'I'lieChib meeting was held at Henry
Snuth's home and greenhouses. The
Grand River Valley Horticultural Society
held a meeting during the day, to which
the florists wereinvited, but a severe rain
storm set in after dinner and continued
till evening, spoiling ilie attendance at
the florists' session. Those present h.id a
pleasant time.

The subject of prices was dLscussed.
These for several years have been too
low. Now that evei-y other commoility
is going uj) in value why not take this
OT)i)orlunity of restoring the old rates".'
With this end in view, a committee con-
sisting of Henry Smith, Long Renwick
and G. F. Crabb was appointed to make
out a schedule of rates, and submit the
list for the signature of every grower of
bedding stock. The first meeting of the
committee will beheld Saturday night at
H. Smith's store.— G. F. C

Detroit.

Beautiful Spring is with us once more,
and work of all kinds will come rushing
at us at once. But we Detroit florists
are not like those of most cities, for when
we want a holiday, we haul a load of
plants or flowers down to the river and
emijark on one of the fine steamers and
take a ride of two or three hours; plant
out a few beds and go fishing until tlie
steamer returns, then ride home by moon-
light, all at the expense of the nian or
club ordering the work.

All indications point to the largest
meeting ever held by the S. A. F. here in
August, as every drummer coming tn
lu\vn tells US to look out or we will he
swamped: but Detroit is not built that
way — so the more the merrier. Space for
the Trade Exhibit is being taken fast and
Superintendent Rackham will send out a
circular and diagram of the floor in a
very short time. It will be to the intei-
est of intending exhibitors to apply for
space as soon as they receive it.

The Club smoker' given on the l',)th
was a ver.y successful one.

.lohn Brcitmeyer will sail for a visit to
Germany on .May 0, so we shall miss his
genial face at the meeting in August.

A. L. Vangh.in was in town last week
and helped the hoys out at tlie alleys.

A good crop of weddings keeps the re-
tailers busy, vising up most of the stock.

Kac.

Simplicity in Greenhouse Constraction.

During our long experience we have not only made many improvements
in greenhouses, but we have so simplified the construction that building a
greenhouse is no longer a matter so full of complications as to tax the
patience and the ingenuity of even the most intelligent mechanic. Our

Clear Cypress Building Material

is worked out in the best manner ready to be put up, and we furnish our
customers such complete detail drawings that any workman of only ordinary
capabilities can put it up correctly.

Lockland Lumber Co.,

LOCKLAND, OHIO.

Write for Circulars
or Estimates.

k^%^^%^/%^1

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

^ LL Nurserymen, Seedsmen, and Florists
wishing' to do business with Europe should

send for the.

"PorticuituFaipmiser"

This is the Britieh Trade Paper, being read
weekly by all Horticultural traders; it is also
taken by over lOdO of the best Continental
houses. Annual subscription to cover cost
of postage, 75 cents. Address

HDIXOR8 OK XHE; " H. A."

Chilwell Nurseries, NOTTS* ENGLAND.

Mention th» FlorlBtv' Exctaanre when writing.

^^futscKe Gartne^^iturio

Largest Ci.culation of any German
Horticultural Publication.

Subscribers and CorrespondeDta In every rart of the
world. Profusely llluntrured and praclk-al articles
covering the wbole Held of gardenlnK give tlie most
trustworthy and quickest r'-pni ts al'oiit all progress In
horticulture lu European and other countries.
As an Advertising Medium it offers the best facilities

for opening foreign business relations.

Published Weekly. Subscription price fSWi per year,

mailed free to all countries. Sample copies free.

^i^^L^ ^ # ^^■^■i«% (ALUEMAQNE)
\fent1on the Florists' EJxohange when writing.

SilKaline SliMine

Just the thing
lor tying

bouquets and

stringing
Smilax.

Manufactured Expressly for Florists

BY

JOHN C. MEYER & CO.,

87 Summer St., Boston, Mass.

Nfontlon the FlorlBts* Exchange when writing.

BOSTOK FLORIST LETTER GO.

Manufacturers of FLORISTS' LETTERS.

Dlmeniloni ef
thlB box, n lA.
Ion? bT IS In.
wide and IS In.
high. 2 eectloni.

This wooden box nlcelj utalned and TarnUhed,
18x80x12 made In two nectlona, one for each Mlxe
letter, Klveo away with flml order of 600 letters.

Block Letters, \H or 2 inoh slie, per 100. $3.00.
Script Letteri. M 00.
F&itener with eaoh letter or word.
Daed by laadlnp florlets everywhere and for
■al« b7 all whoieaale flo tita and sapply dealers.

N, F. McCarthy, Treas. & Hanager,

VACTORY. orkCYrkU^ Ml ACQ OFFICE

UflrMDBL BOSTON, HIASa- g« umwUj ii
Mention the FIorlBta' Exchange when writing.

In balee of 5 barrels each.
Pi ice. $1.00 per bale, de-
livered at pier In New
York or Philadelphia.

H. R. AKERS,

C'lintsworCh.
ISurlington Co*

N. J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

PURE SHEEP MANURE

By the bag, ton or carload, ground
and prepared especially for gardens

and florists' use

Send for Price List and Sample.

J. L. ELLIOTT, Canal St. Bethlehem, Pa.

P. O. Box 263.

Mention the Florlstfl' Exchange when writing.

GEORGE RIPPERGER,

SHEEP MANURE

I have now on hand a large quantity of
Al SHKEP MANURE. ^"Send for Price

Llat and Sample

BeHt Fertilizer for Top Dressing.
Office, 207 Academy St., 1 mua ini ||||t piTV
Factory, Seventh 5t.. LUHIl loLANU Ul 1 1,

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

BOKE PIEHL i

By tne Bagr, X

Ton or Carload.

t»- WRITE OS FOR QUOTATIONS.

t ELLIS & POLLWORTH

♦ MILWAUKEE, WIS. *

?♦••♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦*•♦•♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»»«

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing

RED TOWERS BRAND

BONE MEAL

FOR FLORISTS

100 lb. bag, 1S1.75 300 lb. bag, S3.3.-.

Vi ton, ST.SO 1/2 ton, S14.50

1 ton, 8138.00

F. O. B. Bridgeport, Conn.

— ALSO —

Odorless Lawn Dressing

and

....Garden Fertilizers.

TERMS. CASH WITH ORDER

RED TOWERS GREENHOUSES

HACKENSACK, N. J. f

Mention the Florlsta" EzohAnee when writing,

AprU 29, 1«99.

T-HR F=-LORISTS' EXCHWINGE.

479

STANDARD ♦ POTS.

We are now ready to supply a superior
quality o£ Pots in unlimited quantities.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.

A. H. HEWS & CO.,

NORTH CAMBRIDGE, - MASS.

Mention the Plorlati* Exchange when writing.

STBPaBD FLOWER POTS

DO YOU NEED O
FLOWER POTS i

If SO, write lor prices before you order,

WILMER COPE Sl BRO.,

lilncoln Univtrsiiy, - - Chester Co., Pa.

Blentlon the FlorUti' Exchanffe wh*n writing.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS

First Quality. Cream Coloh.

Iff in., per 1000.12 40 I 3!^ in., per 1000, ( 4 95

2 in., " .. 2 75 4 in., " « 20

i% in., " .. 3 35 5 in., " 10 80

3

in.,

5 in.,

F .v^ I 6 in.,

:kaKes extra.

3 35

4 70

16 50

C. HENNECKECO.'""-^;/:^.''"'

HentloD th« Ptoiistfl' Exchange when writing.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS!

Packed In small cratee, easy to handle.

Price per crate
120 7 In. pot« In crate, $4.20
60 8 " •' 3.00

48 9 " " SM'

4810 " " 4.80

2411 ■■ " 3,60

24 12 •• " 4.80

1214 •' " 4.80

616 •• ■ 4.50

Price per crate
U002 In. pots In crate, M.88
1500 2« '• ■• 5.25

IKIO2S " " 6 00

MOOS " " 5.00

mSH •• •' 5.80

B004

SiOS

144 6

Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list
of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn
Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off fur cash with order.

HILFINCER BROS. POTTERY,

OR.... FORT EDiiVARD, N. Y.

AuaUBT ROLKBB A SONS, New Turk Agentfl,

52 Dry Stbkkt, Nkw Yoek City.

Uentlon the Florist.' Exchange when writing.

Neponset Flower Pots

Made of Waterproof Cardboard,
of nice Terra Cotta color.

Terms— Net cash with order, if ordered shipped by
freight, add 50 cent, cartage.

Packed In Qross Weight
Blie Crates of per 1000 pots Per 100 P er 1000

2W inch 1000 about 20 lbs

22 •■ 10«0 " 23 •■ ....

3 •• 1000 •• 34 •• ....

3W •' lOOd •' ■ <6 •■ ....

4 •• 600 •• 76 " ....

5 " 600 •• 100 •• ....

6 •• 600 •• 150 " ....

Standard Pot Measure,

Less quantities than full crates at 100 rates.

Full sample dozens of a size mailed on receipt of

10c. 12c. i;c. 22c. 30c. 46c. liOc.

ForZMln. 2Kln. Sin. Kila. 4 in. 6 Id. 6 In. pots.

F, W. BIRD & SON, Manufacturer..

Addre.a all order, to our Qeneral Agent.,

August Rolker& Sons

62 DEY STREET. NEW YORK.
Our Eneterii Aueiitn are:

R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., Boston, Mass.

Mention the Florist.' Exchange when writing.

.10 25
.. 30
.. <6

.. eo

.. 80
.. 1 20
.. 1 65

(2 20
2 <0
8 90
6 15
6 90
10 86
14 66

BRANrH WAREI10l8E8t
K«ftra«j ko4 W.al.Ne Afpnn.i, Jenej City, R.91
jMkMa &,• A raftraoD bl., L«of islud atj, N. T.

"NICOMITE"

(PATENT)

VAPOR INSECTICIDE

No labor reqiiirtd

Harmless to bloom and foliage.

A certain Uiller of

RED SPIDER, GREEN FI,V,

and all otiier Insect pests.

LOUISVILLE, KY.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

TOBACCO
STEMS.

Bales, 300 to 500 Iba.,

"(Oc. per 100 Iba.

TOBACCO DUST.

Bags 25. 50 and 100 IbB. 2)4

cts. per lb.
Above extra strong and
fresb.

SYRACUSE FLOWER
POTS

BOLZ AGEWT FOB
NEW JERSEY.

FIBRE VASES. RUSTIC
HANGING BASKETS,
HOSE AND GLASS.

U. CUTLER RYERSON. '^I^^Tk^k^W:!:

Mention the Floiiata' Exchange when writing

PURE WHALE

OIL SOAP,

the old standby
PlantwasQ and In-
secticide. We offer the box of 12 one pound bars for
$l.-iD: the box of «) one pound bars for fS.OO. Increased
results ubtalncd wben mixed with our concentrated
TobnccoExtrnct, price tl. 00 the gallon Can be used
to advuntai^'elti dally pprlnkllnt,' with our lErnHN Ball
l*erlc<-t liiNcii l)<-!*l rover, to be attiiched to
bose. I'rlce ^:i.< h I'iict), I'AiiKilne our latest Seed List

AUGUST ROLKERS SONS, 52 Dey St., N.Y.

Mention the FlorlatJ' Exchange when writing

pOM BINING the
V/ qualities of au
absolute insect exter-
minator with those of
a vigorous fertilizer,
liecommended and in
use by the foremost
florist*! and nurserymen
In the land. For Sale at
the Seed Stores.

ROSE MFG. CO.,

Niagara Falls. New York
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Tobacco Stems

FKESH, CLEAN, STRONG,
300 pound bales, $ 1 .50. Ton, $9.00

t^-Er.'u'i„'eT„°i!iVb'.°.". MUSHROOM SPAWN

$6M per 100 lbs.

H. G. FAUST a CO., Pn^^r^l; PHILA., PA.

Mention the Florleta' Exchange when writing.

m

TOU SHOULD KNOW WHAT
NOTED GltOWEli'i SAT

Imperial Liquid
Plant Food doks

IriudiirouB, not expensive. Full
Infonnatlon. booklets, prices on
request. Leading Eastern Dealers
handle It. EuHtern ('lieinicnl Co.. Itlfrs.,
H'Zii Allnnlic Avenue, ISoHtou. 31nHH.

Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing.

A>i<^,

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

%>1

Tim

^^ff/IXWL

^kabcuraDip(p.

Chicago

yve.hfve \ po" HANDLING COLLECTIONS
evenwhe'rel FoR SECURING REPORTS. . . .

Ki'R INFin;.MATI"N Wr.lTK

THE NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOAI^D OF TRADE,

C. S. LODER, Sec'y, 271 Broadway, Xew York.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing-

HAIL

KVERY Fl,OIlIST
ouKlit to I3(8VRE
HISOLASSaKainst

FOB PABTICULAB9 ADDBHBB

JOHN G.ESLER, Sec'y, Saddle River, N.i.

Mention tlie FlorlMa' Exchange when wrltlnc.

REED & KELLER

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

122 W. 25th Street,
NEW YORK CITY.

ESTABUSHED
. 1666

EMILSTEFFEItS>

SUCC.«> N5TEFFEMS.

*«t>STEFFENSBROS

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LONG'S "HANDY" ORDER SHEETS. F.r.i.

These lead to accurate and practical methods. Adaptable to either Cut Flower
or Plant business. Size SJ-^ x ej^ inches. In pads of 100 sheets. Prices:

1 pad. too sheets (sample order) by mail prepaid, . . 24 cents.
5 " 500 " or up, " "... 22 " per pad.

5 " 500 " " by express, at customers expense, . 20 "

10 " 1000 " " " $1.75 per tOOO sheets, or 17i "

50 " 5000 " " " 1.50 per 1000 " 15 "

Postage stamps acceptable for amounts ot $1.00 or less. Single Sample Sheet Free.

DAN'L B. LONG, publisher. BUFFALO, N. Y.

., Mention the nwtota' Baehaaga whwt mT<c»g ._

GERMINATE your SEEDS in
JADOO FIBRE. (Every healthy
seed will come up.) ....

STRIKE your CUTTINGS in
JADOO FIBRE. (With ordinary
care loo per cent, will root.) . .

TRY "JADOO" AND BE CONVINCED.

8 1 1 Fairmount Ave.,
PHILADELPHIA, PA. ^

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RESIOEiTIAL Sins Hi [NIONMENTS

IN THREE PARTS:

Part I — Residential Sites

Part II — Planting and Introduction to Undulations

Part III— Villa Gardens and Public Grounds

All contained In One Royal Quarto Volume. Full Cloth.
Plain Edges. $2.50; Full Gilt, $3. CO.

Illustrated with over fifty Plans, Diagrams and IlluBtratlone, with lucid descriptive

text and all necesBary information for the development of Home and Public

Grounds, nhowlni? principle.* and adaptations of planting; suitable.to

all retiulrements from Villa to Mansion. .Superbly printed. In

new clear type, on the finest wood-cut paper.

For Sale By

A. T. DEUMARE PTG. & PUB. GO. Ltd., P. 0. Box 1697, New York.

K.idir \^r\aLr u tr D A i ri The author Is an expert oa his subject, hence the advice which he
NtW YCJKK HbKAL-U gives may be regarded as authoritative. ' • " In everyway the
book has been made suitable for those who are Interested In landscape gardening.

f-..^c.-»^^M *->i *-»Dc- The main subject of gentiv assisting nature, rather than denuding and
BUoTOiM OLUtSt mutilating, • • • is the underlying principle of this admirably printed
and Illustrated volume. *"

r'l /-ir^icj-T-ot c V *-. u A M /-* o The author has Imparted the knowledge he has acquired, during
h LUX 1 1> 1 =» tXU M A N L« b, many years of careful and painstaking study, In a clear and suc-
cinct way that cannot fall to be of Immense service to all concerned.

i^<-*i iM-T-DV nehJTf CM AM An elaborate volume. • • ' Illustrated by large plana of
COUNIKY OtlNlLtlVlAN house grounds, gardens and parks, .showing not only the general
scheme of arrangement, but the positions of the various trees and shrubs adapted to harmonious collocation.

480

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HAS POSITIVELY NO EQUAL FOR..,

MeotlOQ tbls paper.

STRENGTH, DURABILITY and NEATNESS.

Guaranteed tor 10 yeara. Ha« a Bolld wheel and shaft cast In
one (malleable Iron). No slipping on Line Shaft as the case with
all others. Catalogue free.

.....E. HIPPARD, Younestown. Ohio.

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Water Every Day in the Year for
Flowers and Lawns when

Ri(l6r»^ Ericsson Hot Air Pumps

are used. Nearly 25,000 BOld during the pant 25
years. Prices reduced. Send to nearest offic
for catalogue "X."

Rider=Ericsson Engine Co.,

22 Cortlandt St., New York. | 86 Lake Street. Chicago.
239 Franklin Street. Boston. 40 N. 7tU St., Philadelphia.
69:; Craig St., Montreal, P. Q. | 22 A Pitt St., Sydney, N.S.W.

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GLASS

For Qreenhouses, Qraperies,
Hotbeds, Conservatories,

and all other purposes. Get cub Fio-
UBEs BEFORE BUYING. Estimates freely
given.

N. COWEN'SSON,
392-94 W. Broadway, New York.

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6DT FLOWER BOIES

Three awards for superiority.
Send for illustrated list. . . .

EDWeBOUDOCKEB'SS

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FRUIT m FLOWEt PLITES

Seed Packets and Supplies of all kinds for
NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS and SEEDSMEN

Stock Cuts, 10c. per eqiiare Inch, Engraving by all
procetaee. Printing and Llthngraphlng.

Illustrated CntalotiueH a Specialty.

VREDENBURG & CO., - Rochester, N.Y.

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HILES

) MOLE
. TRAP

For ileHtroyinK icrouud moles In lawns, parks,
gardens and cemeteries. The only PERFECT
mole trap In existence, (■unraoteed to catch
moles where all other triips fail. Sold by
seedsmen. Agricultural Impkuient and Hardware
dealers, or sent by express on receipt of $'.2.00 by

II. W. HALEfS, RII>GEWO*>|>, N. J.
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SCOL,L,AV'S

lAIPROVED

PUTTY BULB

For Qlazine Sash, Etc.,

—ALSO THB—

PHTENT PUNT SPBINKLER

For sale by your Seedsman
or lent, postpaid, for 81.00.

JOHN A. SCOLLAT,

74 & 78 Myrtle Ave.,
BROOKI.YN, - N.Y.
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AMX

YOUR^Ff

WITH THE "INCOMPARABLE

BORDEAUX NOZZLE

'"'"-rKEROSENE ^f-l^Tfi.

• •■:'"" ■> "lilU- Punivlne.

THE DEMrNo'cO.T'sALEM, OHIO.

T«,l,.. ,,„|..,|„ „f s,-r,.),r>, rmi'SOF
AM. hlV h,s. Writ, ,„.„„,„ r.„,.| HV.t«ro
AgpiilH, l|..nnlon it Hnbh.ll, Chlfuiro, HI...

fiiUlogu. an.] f.^rniula, mailed FREE. ^

Greenliouses Built and Heated

Economically and Perfectly by

HENRY W. GIBBONS, '^« ^^IIT^^^oI^k"'"

EXPERT ADVICE Am> PLANS FURNISHED. ESTIMATES FKEE.

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GLASS

FOR GREENHOUSES, GRAP-
ERIES, CONSERVATORIES,
AND HOTBEDS.

GLASS

VANHORNE, GRIFFEN & CO.,

French and American Glass. oor. aRHNWioH st. 'NEW YORK

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GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress.

BEST GRADES. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP.

A.DIETSGH&CO.sHEF'r'ilfD"AVEGHIGAGO,ILL.

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1/3 OF YOUR MONEY SAVED

BY BUYING NEW UP-TO-DATE

Cabin and Pipe Ventilators, Soil Sifters, Insecticide Mixers.

^•-SEND FOR NEW ILLUSTRATED CATAL0GUE.-«s^

A. Q. WOLF l( BRO., Dayton, Ohio.

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71 (§un\ii]eyQi)l

^LBOSE,A^SS.

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For'Calking

CaHi Iron

Pipe.

For
Stoppins
Leakd.;:

SMOOTH ON JOINTS
SMOOTH ON OlSTINGS

SMOOTH ON MFG. CO.,

547 Communipaw Ave., JERSEY CITY, N."J.

Vreeland Tompkins, B. S., Chemist and Manager.
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HOTHOUSE GLASS

All Sizes a Specialty.

C. S. WEBER & CO.

i Desbrosses Street, New York.

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SUMMER IN WINTER

By Using

Standard Greenhouse Boilers

One cent gete oar Oataloirae.

GIBLIN & CO., . UUca, N. T.

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..Erass loproTed Challenge

Roller baarlDii Belf-oUlng deTlae,
automatic stop, aolld link chain
mahye the IMPROVED CHAL-
LKNUH the moat perfeot appa-
ratus In the market.

Write for catalogue and prloei
before placing yoar ordera elie-
where.

Quaker City Machine Cc

BIOHUOND. IND,

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IF YOU WANT A

GOODSASH LIFT

For a Very Little Money Get

TH £
"^NEW DEPftRTURE-"
^VEIST)L(\TIN& f\PPL)RNCE,^

For Descriptive Catalogue Send to

J. D. CARMODY, EVANSVILLE, IND.

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MASTICA

FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES.

Proven enperlor to putty u-asier lo apply and stays uu.
Not affected by extremes of weather. Endorsed by
prominent florists. Send for descriptive circular of
MiiMtica and Iflantica Glazing I>lnchlnea.
~ ----- ■ Mariufft<.'tiirer8,||-u,U--|,

Fultun Ht., HOW lOlK.

F.O. PIERCE CO.,'iirV'J

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A Big Tree.

Your trude paper has grown wonderfully
into a big tree with a atrouBr trunk.
Brooklyn, N.y. CHAS. F. DRAWIEL.

April 29,1899.

Thb F=L-0RISTS' Exchhngb,

481

LORD $( BURNHAM CO.

Largest Builders of Greenhouse Structures

And Manufacturers of Heating and Ventilating Apparatus

Plans and estimates furniKhed on applicatioi.
for Heatinp: and VentilatiDp Apparatus erected
complete, or for material only.

Hijrhest awards at World's Fair.

Send 4 cents pnetape for catalogue of Patent
Iron Greenhouse Construction.

Standard Hot Water Heater in 4 sizes. Speci-
ally adapted for moderate rangeH. We also
make Sectional Heaters for large ranges.
Highest Economy
Reasonable Prices

Send 5 cents postag^e to New York Office for
latest catalogue of Heating and Ventilating: Appar-
atus.

Estimates furnished for

CYPRESS GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

^j We Make Special <ireenhouBe

PUTTY

Price on application

NEW YORK office: GENERAL OFFICE AND WORKS:

ST. JAMES BUILDING, B'WAY AND 2eTH ST. IRVINGTON-ON-HUDSON, N. Y.

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226 N.5AL1NA5T
3YRACL'6E N.Y

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PIPE

Wrought Iron Pipe, Valves, Cooks, Fit-
tings, etc., for Steam and Hot Water;
Rubber Hose, Pumps and "Well Points.

WM. H. KAY, 42 Dey St., New York.

VALVES

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GLASS

We carry the largest
stock of Greenhouse
Glass In New York.

We make a specialty
of I6x24s and can
make special prices.

■

■

SELECTED BRANDS IN FRENCH AND AMERICAN.

HOLBROOK BROTHERS, 85 to 80 Beekman St., New York.

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u*clianff» when wrlUnt.

HOT-BED-

QREENHOUSE

VENTILATOR

GULF CYPRESS BARS

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

MANUFACTURED BY

S. JACOBS & SONS, Office 406 W. 13th St.. New York.

Estimates and
Catalogues
Cheerfully Furnished.

Greenhouse Glass at Wholesale

Factory. Storerooms:

Borough ol Queens.

N.Y.

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FOR GREENHOUSES

WATER

RICHMOND
HEATERS

STEAM

'0 , 85 CENTER ST.
NEW YORK.

RICHMOND STOVE CO.

NORWICH, CONN.

6IIEEIIH0DSE HEDTIIIG^flllD VEHTILPTIIIIi,

Horticultural Architecture and Building, v

pitching^^Go

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ESTABLISHED 1844.

233 Mercer Street, ■ NEW YORK.

FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS.

MNETEEN SIZES.
Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus.

Rosehouses, Greenhouaes. Etc., of Iron

Frame Construction erected complet*

or the Structural Iron 'Work ihip-

ped ready for erection.

Iron Frame Benches with the
" Perfect Drainage Bench Til«"

■r Slate Tops.

SEMD 4C. POSXAGE FOR ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE.

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INTERNATIONAL HEATER CO.

237 WATER ST., NEW YORK
BOSTON, 47 UNION ST. CHICAGO, 86 E. LAKE ST.

S.'.Vyi; BOILERS Fo> GREENHOUSES

Over SO years' experience.

Write for Catalogue.

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fiorton Side Feed Boiler

SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR

GREENHOUSE HEATING.

YOU WANT THE BEST. WE HAVE IT.

Send for Catalogue and investigate for yourself.

GORTON & LIDGERWOOD CO.,,

96 Liberty Street, New York.

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EXCLUSIVELY

A Greenhouse Heater.

Specially adapted for the work. Easy
to erect. Simple in operation. Eco-
nomical as to consumption of fuel.
Send for catalogue and list of prices.

MYERS & CO.

(ESTAELISHBD 1849.)

1518-1520 So. 9th St., Philadelphia.

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On Your Coal Bills

IF YOUR HOUSES ARE HEATED BY

A FURMAN boiler;

Send for large Illustrated Catalog^uei
Florists* Edition. Let us makt jou
an estimate FREE.

THE HERENOEEN MFG. GO.

Home Office:

50 Fay St., Geneva, N. Y.
New England Offick:

54 Oliver St., Boston.

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482

The Florists' Exchange.

April

1699.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Largest Stock in the Country.

All jroods up-to-date and of superiorquality
"Write U8 for prices aud otht-r information
Our Dew Catalogue sent on application to
the trade only.

H. BAYERSDORFER Sl CO.,

60. 52, 54, 56 N. Fourth St., PHILADELPHIA, Pa.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when WTltlng.

10,000 Carnation Cuttings

Scott. McGowan. Eldorailo. Fiaher, etc.,

HJjperlOO; IIO.OO per lUO

Daybreak. »2 00 per 100; $15 00 per 1000.

V J|J| I I nil O BonoalToD. Mrs. Henry Robinson,
•»l W IVI O Glor, of PaclOc. etc.. m In. pots.
$3.C0 per 100. Also rooted cuttings of above.

3000 GERAMUMS, 3H lucb pots, «6.00 per 100

CARL J. DANE, West Medford, Mass.

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TO GLOSE OUT BT OUGE

wm aell 10.000 cuttings from 80II of WM. SCOTT
CARNATION and 40U0 PERLE ROSES, out of
iJi Inch pota at a very low figure.

All the above are strictly flrst-clasa stock.

DePEW BROS.,

COB. DiPEW AND PIERWONT AVES , MYACK. N. Y.
Mention the Flnrlpta' Eyrhange when writing.

$1.50 per do2., $10 per 100.

Bradt $6.00 per 100

BCcGowan 75 '*

P. Htll 3.00 "

Victor 2.00 "

Daybreak 2.00 "

H. F. LITTLEFIELD, - Worcester, Mass.

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^ >^s»v FR cs >^^ I rvi ^

IN GOOD. STRONG, HBALTHT,

CARNATION PLANTS

ProTO 2"^ in p.>t«. Flora Hill, Jubilee, Triumph and
MonelJo ai |2.25 per lOU Albertlnl. Bridesmaid and
EfiftflBoor at |1.50 per 100. Hose Queen, ('each Blow,
Wm. Scott, L. McGowan and Meteor at $1.35 per 100.

FTfrHSIAS, 14 good vars.SJ^In. pots, at f 1.50 per
tOOi«oVoseout. we need the room. Cash with order.

LOGAM AVE. GREENHOUSES, Danville, III.

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■■■ WM. MURPHY ■■■

i WljolesaieGamatioiiGfower i

■ STATION F ■

■■■ CINCINNATI, OHIO ■■■

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XHE • BIG- SIX

CARNATIONS.

i?]«m Hill. Daybreak. Jubilee.

»2.C0 per IIW ; $15.U0 per iOOO.

4SaM Nugget, Mrs. Bradt, White Cloud,

«5.00 per luO; $40.00 per lOUO.
Also nine most promising varieties ol '99 and fifteen
leadingflUndard varieties.

GEO. HANCOCK & SON, ''"'"iJic"""''

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GOV. GRIGGS

Boated cuttlnga. only a few hundred left, 810.00
■ er 100 1 %-i.OO per dozen.

AT A BARGAIN.

IMtRYLLlS iULICA PLATf. L^TS^ 't°oS°4

Inches In diameter. Prlcf; on application

JOSEPH TOWELL, Patsrson, N. J.

Ifeptlon the norlatj' Bxfhanjre wh*a wrttln«

CARNATIONS

Hooted cuttlnKS, strong, clean, cool rooted.
rreedom. .Jahn's Sc»rlet, (1 50 per 100; $12
per 1000. Daybreak, May I6tb, same price.
Daybreak, transplantrd. elegant stock, only
$2 per 100 No 1000 rate on this. If you
are looking for vigiiruus, clean stock, here
it is. John YuuuE, Franoea .Toost, Bon
Ton, all transplantt'd, $5 per 100.

PANSY PLANTS -nenys Zlrnglebers
celebrated strain, thst will bloom last week
in May, fl 25 per 100 ; jlO per 1000

Write forprlcea on lieraDluina, Ecbeveriaa, etc

W. G. Krabsr, '' ^r-;."' New Bedford, Mass.

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For Florists and Market Gardeners.
Wholesale Catalogue sent on Application.

SEMPLE'S ASTER, choice strain, pink, white and lavender,
'I oz., iO cents; oz., j:1.50.

W. C. BECKERT,

SKKDS-
MAN,

Allegheny, Pa.

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Y^OU May Get a f
■ -i- Better one than

MRS. THOMAS W. LAWSON

BY BUYING OUR

Seedling Carnation Plants.

Remember they are not from cuttings but from band fertilized seed crosses of named
winter blooming varieties. Only $4.00 per 100; 25 for $1.00. We pay thepostagre. Cash with order.

AMERICAN ROSE CO., Washington, D. C.

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NOVELTIES oi=THB SEASOIT.

New Hybrid Carnation Vulcan ^f,;i;?i-„'n'.'"'a" Sr'!rh"'?e''d.«J?rrir"el

flowering v.iriety, strong, erect grower, no stick needed Weli-eatjiblielied plants, from 2^ inch
pots, 3tor25ct8.;tl,(IOperdozen. $3.00 per lOOt 'i5 at lOOrnle.

ACALVPHA SANDERI , Strang plants, 4 Inch pots, SOc. each.

Size of Pot Perdoz. Per 100

ASPARAGUS SPRENliERl 2ii Inch »0 50 WOO

ACJEKATII.II, I'KINt'KSS PAULINE 2*4 " 50 4 00

BR<»WA1,1A, NEW (ilANT 2^" 50 4 00

tIAI.I.A, I.ITTl.E <iE.>l 3 " 100 7 00

PIIVSALIS FRANfllETTI (ChlneseLanternPlant) 2« ■■ 50 4 00

UOUBl-E (;1ANT ALYSSl'M 2)J " 40 3 00

CALIFORNIA VIOLETS, strong young plants..... 2 00

CI-E>IATI.S, large flowering varieties. 2-year-old 3 00 20 00

CARNATION, VICTOtt, well-established plant 2)i •• 3 00

C.4NNAS, standard varieties. Write for prices

C. EISELE, llth and Jefferson Sts., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

m«nnB tb« Wocl«t»' B»ctian«e whwi wrltlm.

SPECIALTY:

Floral Metal
Desig^ns j^jf-

Florists' SDgles.

Specialty : Wheat Sheaves.

SPECIALTY:

Prepared J' j*
Cycas Leaves.

***

A. HERRMANN,

. . . WRITE FOR CATALOGUE.

404^406, 408, 410, 412 East 34th Street,

^V p, "yew YORK CITY.

Manufacturer of JV.^ ''*'/ j)^_ ^ ^

Importer and Dealer In r-.^^^' *'^7,? ^.
Mention the FlorlBf Exchange when writing.

FOR SPRING PLANTING I

I,ILIITI« AliRATUM, 7 to9in..perl01.$5.00; 9 to U in , per 100, $6.50.

I Rubrnm, 9 toll in " 7. on.

I.IL,X1.TI»I SPECIOSUM -^ Album, 9 to Uin " 7.00.

( Melpomene, 7 to 9 in... " 6.00.

GUARANTEED SOUND BULBS.

JUST ARRIVED ^i^mMPORTATioN CYCAS STEMS

Assorted sizes, 300 lbs. and less, 10 cts. per lb. Special price for quantities.

84 s'el'n'd'.^phs. VAUGHAN'5 SEED STORE,

NEW YORK:
14 Barclay St.

-__^__ MentloD the IHorlBf' Exchange when writing.

^ AC

ALAAiUAiAAit>.AvAALt>.A.,LUit>.4iAitA.kAAiti.kAAit>.k

^

Fine Plants from xM
Inch pots, 30C. eacli.
S3- per i2t S25. a 100

AGALYPHA SANDERI

ACHI MENES E.Ytrtt line bulbs, choice sorts, $5.00 per 100; 7oc. per 12.
AMARYLLIS Veitch'sStrain, in bud now, $3 50 per 13, express.
ASPARCUS SPRENCERI 2yjln., 25 for $1.50, mailed; $4.00 per 10", express.
BABY PRIMROSE 8 for tl.OO; 35 for $2.60; $8 00 per 100, mailed.
BEGONIA CRAFZEPPELIN Brightest of all, $2 60 per 12.
BECONIA, TUBEROUS, Single mixed, $3.60 per 100; double, $.5.00 per 100.
CALLAS, SPOTTED LEAF Monster bulbs, started, $3.00 per ICO.
MR. BURBANK'S NEW FRAGRANT CALLA l$l 00 per 12, mailed.
YE<.LOiW CALLA, LEMON GIANT, Easily grown, $6.00 per 12; large bulbs.
CANNAS 2)0 sorts at regular rates. Send for estimates.
CLEMATIS PANICULAT A Nice plants, 12 for 75c. ; J5.00 per 100.
DAHLIAS 100 in 10 sorts, whole roots, $5 00— best sorts only.
GLOXI NIAS Small bulbs, only $2.60 per lOU-stock limited.

LILIUM SPECIOSUM RUBRUM Extra large and fresh, 26 for $12-.
MONTBRETIAS Fine 1 or out flowers In fall, 4.sorts, $1.00 per 100.
NICOTIAN A SYLVESTRIS (.New) very fragrant, 75c. per 12, mailed.
1 ^^n'?.tr*d^l'»,«^!,S.eSJ.„JOSEPH^andL.^CA^^^^^ Sure Pallbearers,

j A. BLANC & CO., Philadelphia.

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ANNE BOLEYN PINKS

Rooted Cuttings, $7 50 per 1000.
DnAuAfA InDIVISA at reasonable prices,

CASH WITH ORDER.

C. SOLTAU & CO.,

199 Grant Avenue. JEKSET CITT, N. J.

Rooted Cuttings of New and
Standard

CARNATIONS.

SEND FOR PRICE LIST

WM. SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Penn.
Rooted Cuttings of New and Standard

CARNATIONS

Extra strong and healthy, from soil, rooted
early, prices low. Correspondence solicited.

CH1S.AKEHURST& SON, White Harsh. Mil.
CARNATIONS!

Rooted Cuttings of the following varieties: Flora
Hill. Victor, Mayor Plngree. »2 50 per 100: 120.00 a lOOO.
Armazindy, $2 50 per 100 ; 118.00 per 1000. Eldorado,
Lizzie McGowan, Wm. Scott, Silver Spray and Portia,
$1.50 per 100 ; $10 00 per 1000.
VIOLETS, Lady H. Campbell, Luionne, California,

60 cts. per 100; $5.00 per 1000.

OABH WITH OBDKB.

JOS. RENARD. • • Unionvillt, Pa.

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I GRALLERT & CO., f

i CARNATION I

I GROWERS, Ji |g

I San Mateo Co., - COLMA, CAL %

CARNATIONS 3ar

The Best of the New and Standard Varieties.

Pink— Victor, Triumph, Mrs. J as. Dean, Albertlnl
C. A. Dana, Daybreak, Wm. Scott. White— Flora
Hill, Alba Superba, Evelina, John Young, Lizzie Mc-
Gowan. Scnrlel— Bon Tod. Yellow— Mayor Pln-
gree. Crimson— EmpresB. Vnriegnted— Lily Dean
and Armazlndy. Ready January 20. Stock guaranteed
free from disease of any kind.

New varli'tlee not mentioned In this list can be
furnished at dlesenilnator's prices.
PUDVCAIITUrilllllC from 2 In. pots, of standard
UnnioAn InLmUno vara., Jti.SOalOU; $2U a lOOU.

Don't order until you get our prices. Price List
ready now.

JOHN HACKETT Sl CO.,
62d St., near Elmwood Ave., PUIL.A., PA.

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SELECTED p,„„ SELECTED
CUTTINGS ^'^'"" STOCK

CARNATIONS

FROM SAND AND SOIL.

These are from the lots propagated for our
own use and are all right

10,000 McGowan,

1500 Albertina,

1500 Daybreak,

$1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000.

RUTLeOQE NURSERIES

RUTLEDGE, PA.

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CARNATIONS

Rooted Cuttings.

WHITE CLOUD. . .$V.io" sVSS

Flora HiU 2.00 15.00

Jubilee 2.50 20.00

Wm. Seott 1.00 7.50

Lizzie McGowan . . 1.00 7.50

Portia 1.00 10.00

Eldorado 2.00 15.00

John Young 5.00 40.00

New York 5.00 40.00

EDWARD J. TAYLOR,

Southport, Conn.

Mention the Floriau" Bxchang* when writing.

We are a straight shoot and aim to ffrote into a vigorous plant.

A WEEKLY MEDIUM OP INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS. NURSERYMEN. SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAU

VOL. XI. NO. 18

NEW YORK, MAY 6, 1899.

One Dollar Per Year

We have to offer at this
time a splendid stock of

HYDRANGEA OTAKSA

IN BUD AND BL,009I.

We have to offer at this time a fine lot of plants in 5-inch pots, with one fine head
of bloom on each plant. The blooms are well developed and just beginning to show
color. This will make capital stock for retailing during May, as it will be in perfect
condition at that time. PRICE, as long as unsold, $3.00 per Dozen.

_. RHODODENDRONS

Plants are in splendid shape, well budded, and will give satisfaction both as
regards quality and price. $9, $12, $15 and $18 per Dozen, according to size

AZALEA MOLLIS.

We can supply strong blooming plants, well budded, 1!) to 18 inches high, at
$35.00 to $50.00 per 100— according to size. We have also some fine specimen
STANDARDS, grown to single stem, head 3 to 4 feet from ground, tree form, which
we can supply at $1.50 each; $15.00 per Dozen. These are rare and scarce, and
very desirable stock.

TREE ROSES.

We have to offer an <>xceedingly fine stock, finest varieties, strong heads, .straiglit
stems, and in first-class, A No. 1 condition. $6.00 per Dozen ; $40.00 per 100.

HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES.

Leading Varieties : — Paul Neyron, Mine. Gabriel Luizet, Anna de Dlesbach,
Magna Charta, Mrs. John Laing, Gen. Jacqueminot, etc. $12.00 per 100.

TREE P/EONIES.

We have received a recent importation. — 50 of the very finest and newest varieties
from Japan. These plants are very strong, well budded and will bloom this season.
$6.00 per doz. ; $40.00 per 100.

We have, also, a very fine lot of HERBACEOUS PAEONIES to offer, white,
pink, crimson, etc., at $12.00 per 100.

F. R PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y.

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EVERGREENS ! EVERGREENS ! !

FINE SPECIMENS. SEVERAL TIMES TRANSPLANTED.
NORWAY SPRUCE AM. ARBOR VIT>e

12-18 incli per 100, $ 4 00

18-24 '• " 6 00

24-38 " " 8 00

3«-48 '• " 10 00

BALSAM FIR

18-24 inch per 100, J 8 00

48-60 ■• •• 10 00

12-18 inch per 100, $ 4 00

18-24 •' •• 5 00

24 38 " " 6 60

36-48 " •■ 10 00

PYRAMIDAL ARBOR VIT/E

36-48 Inch per 100, $15 00

48-60 " •' 18 00

RHODODENDRONS, 2 feel, best kinds, at 50c

HARDY ROSES,

FIELD-GROWN
2-YEAR.

Following Own Root Plants, $70.00 a 1000.

AVa. MIE, La REINE, Mmc. PLANTIER.

BELLE NORMANDY, Mme. LOUIS CARICQUBS Mme. VIDOT (PInlcl,

CAR. SANSAL, (Crimson). VICTOR VEROIER.

Following Low Budded Plants :

ALF. COLOMB, COQ. Des BLANCHES. pj^ cM De ROHAN

ANNA DIESBACH. M. P. WILDER. ULRICH BRLNNER '

BARON ROTHSCHILD, Mrs. JOHN LAINQ, uuKll-n UKum^CK.

CRIMSON RAMBLERS. 2-year, $10.00 per 100.

O I C im A T I B 2 and 3 yrs , stronir, at $17.(10 per 100. JACKMANNI,
\/kblwlM I I a HENltVII, and otber leading kinds.

W, & T. SMITH CO,, «S1?™' GENEVA, N.Y.

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THE FACT
THAT

YELLOW CAWNAS

Are scarce makes our large stock of AUSTRIA n. Gold Mine to those

who know it and that we are furnishlDg large dormant roots of the

^^^ CANNA AUSTRIA

The largest flower and most decorative foliage of any Canna in existence.
Bright, clear, canary-yellow, of recent introduction and classed among the newer
varieties. Owing to overstock we can sell a large surplus now on hand, stock of
which cost in 1897, forty dollars per hundred. moo loo ijoz.

Largs Dormant FlBld Pisces, with 2, 3 and more eyes, S i.iO S .00 1 5c.

Besides these we have the following varieties, at $2.50 per 100 ; S20 per 1000.

Mme. Crozy,
E^andale,
A. Bouvier,

Pres. Cleveland,
Paul Marquant,
St. Hilaire.

GLADIOLUS

Cbas. Henderson,
Paul Bruant,
Queen Charlotte,

Choice Mixture, Large First Size Bulbs.
Per 100, 75e. ; per 1000, $6.50.

/l^r^/»rj/ir>| lO SPRENGERI, new Crop Seed,

/tOl /Vr\'*^ *-' *^ $7.50 per 1000 ; $1.00 per 100.

P. NANUS, new Crop Seed, $10.00 per 1000; $1.25 per 100.

(Cold Storage Pips.)

Plant now for

Decoration Day.

$12.50; $25.00 a case of 2.500
14.00; 30.00 a case of 2500

LILY OF THE VALLEY

Per ion
Strong, 3 year old, $1.50;
Extra Strong BERLIN, 1.75;

CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO.

501 and 503 W. 13th St., Ij/a'te.' N.Y. CITY.

Importers, Exporters and Growers' Agents of SEEDS, BULBS and PLANTS.

Mention the FlorlsU' Exchange when writing.

STANDARD VARIETIES!

Fine 2 inch Stocl<, for Immediate Shipment.

SPECIAL BEDDING GERANIUMS

AT $4.00 PER lOO.

lanie. JauIIu (Bruant), beautiful peach-piDli ; A. RIccard (Bruant), best scarlet bedder;
H. Dauthenay (Bruant). best deep salmon bedder; Fleur I»oItevlne, bestaureoie for
beddiuir; CoutiteHS tie Castris (Bruant), grand pink; AKnes Kel-way, fine large
pink ; Mine. Barry, splendid deep pink.

1000 of above sorts, our selcctiou of quantitieN, lor $3.1.00.

THE FOLLOWING AT $3 00 per 100; $25 00 psr 1000.

Frances Perkins, a Brand pink bedder; IWme. de l,a Roux (Bruant) the best single
silmon; Due de 91 ontniort, an intense, briuiant, purplish carm-ne; Bonnatt, a splen-
did deep pink; Marvel, a grand crimson bedder; J.J.Harrison (Bruaoi), a tine scarlet j
James Vlck (Bruant), a tine salmon-pink ; Mme. Buctiner and Comtesse de Bar-
court, the best of all double whites for bedding.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS '""l^^^'^lYSl' SZoT^lr roo.

Mrs. C. H. l»eirce, Frauk Hardy, Alice Carey, Rotot. G. Carey, Solar
Queen. Chempwec, Australian <iold. Black Hawk, Mrs. O. I*. Bassett,
t«now Queen, Autumn Ulory, Mr. H. Cliadwick, Vellow Fellow.

.300 of above varielieo for 9i0.00 i 1000 lor S33.00.

THE FOLLOWING A T $3.00 per 100. SwinfH^w" Riemai, Seill

Of Casttewood, Mrs. H. Robinson. Mrs. S. X. Muraocfa, and mnay other
varieties. 500 of this cluas for JS13.50.

CARNATION CUTTINGS Fine stock, now Ready.

TiKW YORK and MRS. JAMES DEAK, »s.ooperlOO; ^40 per 1000.

BOX TOKJ, from soil 4.00 " 35

Meltoa,
Liberty,
Emillne.

Gov.
Pro-

CARNATION NOVELTIES S-S.-EES

THE COTTAGE GARDENS/iS." Queens, N.Y.

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484

The Florists' Exchknge.

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MADEIRA VINES, strong roots..

cinnahion vines...:

DAHLIA ROOTS, named eorts..

l-IMTM RlBurM.-to 9

MLIUM ALBUM, 7to9

LILIIIM AURATIIM, 9 to 11....

OCB DEB IBISEB !

imt LiniiniH!

A NATURAL FERTILIZER

TRY IT AND CONVINCE TOUHSELF.

Bags Of 50 lbs., $1.50; 100 lb. Bags, $2.65

NEW NASTURTIUM SEED, Tall. 3-5f. lb.
" " " Dwarl'4.5c lb.

Per doz. Per 100.

S.'iO Sl.OO

30

3.0U
8.0O
"4. .50
.3..5U
li.-'iO

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FOR SPRING planting!

MILIUM AURATUM, 7 to 0 in., per lon, $5.00; 9 to 11 in , per 100, $ii..50
I Rubrum, 9 to 11 in " T.Ofi,

LIUIUM SrECIOSUM

Album, 9 to 11 in

Melpomene, 7 to 9 in. . .

7.110.
6.U0.

GUARANTEED SOUND BULBS.

jOST iRRiVEO N^wiMPORTATioN CYCAS STEMS

Assorted sizes. 300 lbs , $25 ; less, per lb , 10c. Special prices for larger quantities.

CHICAGO:
84-86 Randolph St.

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE. ;4'B^rc'C^,

pS«?'St«'SHe!«S*«i«««(««^f3BS'»Ki««>'S«>5MS;

i

CYCAS REVOLUTA!

I The True Long Leaf Variety. i

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% Now ready tor delivery. Prices iu large and small quantities cheerfully given, x
^ Stems from 6 inches up. ^

I F. W. 0. SCHMITZ;"^xS^-Mersey City, N.J, t

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§ PRIMULA. CALCEOLARIA. CINERARIA.!

Ji Our strains of above named important FloriBts' seeds are all I»rize sorts. ^

X Every possible care has hten taken in the selection and harvesting, and JJ

M the rtgults cannot fail to he entirely aatisfaciory. Tb

I PRIMULA SINENSIS FIMBRIATA ^%V/kH^.^c^rrr'"^ l

52 Clieswick Red, britrlit crimson, about i:Oil seeds per trade pkt., 50c. r|

JJ Village Maid, white, striped withc-imsoD.aboutSOOseeds, " " 50c. K

5* Rosy Morn, bright pink, about 200 seeds " " 5Uc. |S

8" Alba Maguifica, white, about 200 seeds " *' 50c. a

Coccinea Supertoa, crimson, about 200 seeds '* •' 50c. A

£% Coerulea, beautiful blue, about 200 seeds " *' 50c. 2l

PAI rrni aria James' Gimu strain
w"i-vt.UL.MnlH This maguiflcent strain

t/ie Jiiie-U in the

Btill maiiitaiiis its position
ivor!'(. Ver trade pkt., 50 cts.

H VBKIDA, flnest mixed, per trade pkt., 50c.

PIMPPARIA James' Giaut Prize
l/incnMniM tstrain. This magnificent
English strain l8 without doubt the finest ever
Send for Prices
and Particulars on

offered. Messrs. James & Son, the Introducers,
were awarded the First Prize and Award of Merit
at HorticulturnI Ksblbltlona several years, and
florists in this country who Lave grown It. dupli-
cate their orders for seed each year, which alone
Is a guarantee of Its high standard. Trade pkt., 50c.
H YBRIDA. choicest large flowering mixed,
semi-dwarf, per 100 seeds, 50c.; per trade pkt., 50c.

Guaranteed Bermuda Lillum Longlflorum. g

O ESTIMATES CHEERFDLiY GIVEN ON 0

*A All FRENCH, DUTCH, JAPAN and BERMUDA FORCING BULBS for Fall Delivery. K

0 "RUSSIAN" LILY OF THE VALLEY and HAMBURG or BERLIN PIPS. 8

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JUST ARRIVED

I DRAC^NA CANES c'oUii^'n PANDANUS UTILIS SEED.... ;
♦ p----»-^"- KENTIA WENDLANDII SEED 1

Braslliensla, Stricta Qrandis, Gladstone!,
Metallica aud Terminalls.

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GlERBIHG OUT SALE

( Rubrum . . $3.50 per 100
LILIUMS^ Roseum . . 3.50 "
( Album . . 5.00 "

HULSEBOSCH BROS., - Englewood, N. J.

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Dreer's

A LL of the following- are
•**■ selected strains and
must not be confounded
with cheap, undersized,
poorly selected stock

"Special Offer" of...
Seasonable

Bulbs ^Tubers

MONTBRETIAS.

DAHLIAS.

A fine assortment of 18 Double Cactup, 13
Double Show and Fancy, I:.* Pompon, strong
tleld-grown roots, »1.00a doz.; $f.00 a 100.

SINGLE TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS

Separate colort— Crimson, Scarlet, While, Rose, Yellow and Orange.

^, . „ 50c. per dozen ; $3,011 per 100 ; 825.00 per lOCO

Lhoicest Single Varieties in Ml.\ture 40c. per dozen ; $i.m per 100; $30.00 per 1000.

DOUBLE TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS

Separate colors— Scarlet, Rose, White and Yellow,

„. , ^ ^ 75c. per dozen ; $fl.on per 100 ; $.50.00 per 1000.

CHolcest Double Mixed 60c. per dozer ; $5.00 per 100: $45.00 per 1000.

GLOXINIAS

A Superb strain in Choicest Mixture 60o. per dozen ; $<.OOperlOO; $30.00 per 1000.

GLADIOLI

White and Light sorts, mixed, e.ttra line for cutting $1.75 per 100: $16.00 per 1000.

American Hybrids, ail colors mixed $1.25 per lOU ; $10.00 per 1000

MONTBRETIAS.

One of the moat desirable of our Summer and
Fall Howering bulbs, comparatively but little
known, but certain to become popular. Seven
choice named sorts, 25c. per rtoz. ; $1.75 per lUP.

TUBEROSES.

True Dwarf Douljle Pearl, Selected 4 to 6
inch bulbs, $1.00 per 100 ; $7.60 per 1000.

JAPANESE LILIES.

Send for Llst of Sorts and Prices.

HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA.

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S SPECIAL SEEDS S

Jl For the FLORIST and GARDENER. {{

■ Send lor Wholesale Catalogue. . . M

■ JOHNSON & SXOKES, S

■ 217-219 Market St., Philadelphia. ■

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Established 1876.

INCOKPORATZD 1890.

COXSEEDCO.

CALIFORNIA SEEDS A SPECIALTY.

Growers of Onion. Lettuce, Carrot, Sweet
Peas, Asters and Coemoe.

34 Gansevoort St., 411, 413, 415 Sansome St.»

NEW YORK.

SAN FRiNGISGO.

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ESTABLISHED 1802

T

'S

SEEDS

Just Arrived In Fine Condition,
FRESH SEEDS

OF

SEAFORTHIAEIECANS

Price, $3.00 per I OOO.

J.IVI.THORBURN&CO.

(Late of (5 John Street)

36 CORTUNDT STREET. NEW YORK

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May 6, 1899.

The Florists* Exchange.

485

Results of Late Freeze Down South.

As there seeiiLS to be some interest in
ascertaining tlie amount of fiamage to
vegetation by tlie great blizzard of Feli-
rnary, I assume tliat some notes from
tins locality may mjt lie useless. \Ve ^'ere
mure fortunate here than other parts of
the South in the Mississippi valley, for we
are greatly sheltered by our high moun-
tains to the west; and the mercury did
not fall as low here as it did at points in
the great valley far south of us. Our
severe cold did not come till the snow
was deep, and the extreme cold was of
very .short duration. On Monday morn-
ing of the storm the mercury dropped to
2 degrees below zero for a. few hours, the
first zero record at Raleigh. But the
same day there was considerable thaw-
ing, and the snow was all gone by the
end of the week.

It Is interesting to note the effect of
this degree of cold on some plants always
of a half hardy or tender character. In
front of our college bniliUng. sheltered by
the walls from the north and west, there
is a large plant of white IS'erium oleander
that has never had any protection except
the sheltering walls. It has heretofore
gone through the winters with only a
singing of the young tips. Now its entire
foliage is dead, and the stem seems alive
for two or three feet from the ground ;
but it is entirely uncertain how far it
may yet die back, and I assume that the
start will be from the base again. The
only wonder is that a nerium survived at
all. Plain green-leaved pittosporumsare
dead entii'ely, while the variegated form
is entirely uninjured behjw the snow line
and only singed above. Photinia japoni-
ca is killed to the snow line, but the leaves
are green below. Chinese azaleas are,
some of them, singed as to the leaves but
the tlowei* l)uds ai*e opening all right,
(.'aniellias lose ;ill their flower buds, but
are not seriously hurt. Osmanthus (Olea)
fragrans is ba(ll_\- scorched and partly
killeil liack. In one Kaleigh lawn I note
a large plant of Vui-ca gloriosa that is
frozen to the grouutl, while on my own
lawn a large clump of Yucca trecaleana,
commonly supposed to be much more
tender, shows no sign of injury. The first
name<l plant was, however, exposed to
the moi'uing sun, while mine was shaded
wlien lia!-d frozen. Yucca aliefolia varie-
gata is nuliurt. Aspidisli-a Inrida luis its
leaves cut badly, butis shooting strongly
from the liase. Ophiopogous of several
species used as a border to a tiower bed,
are entirely unhurt. Tea roses are worse
cut back than I have ever seen them, and
nearly all had to be cut back almost to
the ground. A large Marechal Nlel that
rambles over my portico "will have to be
cut almost to the ground. Banksia roses
are nearly all cut down to the ground.
I*onieg]-anates do not show any hurt,
though in 1«'J4 they were cut down near
the ground. Chilopsis lilacina is badly
cut. Large plants of Araucaria Bidwelii
are killed outright. We have no plants of
A. imbricata here though there are flue
ones in the eastern jiart of the state,
of whose condition I have not heard.

Konian hy;)cintlis were in bloom when
the freeze came and one bed where the
snow blew off seems to be largely killed,
as there has been no growth above
ground to show of their existence since
they were blackeiu'd off. Where the snow
lay deep no harm was done even to the
Bernind,a lilies, which were up five inches
above ground. (Uir large plantation of
Harrisii and longitlorum is now growing-
all right anti promises success. Anim
sanctum seems perfectly hardy, as also
the spotted leaf calla, which has made
massive cluniiis in some of the Raleigh
yards. The l.ite se.-ison has brought the
narcissi, hyacinths and tulips allin bloom
togetin'r, anil shrul)bery, like the Pyrus
jaiionica that generally blooms in Feliru-
ary, is just in bloom now, the last of
March, with the forsythias. .lasmiuum
nuditicuTim, that was in full bloom when
the snow came, seems to have been com-
pletely discouraged and has put out no
more tiowers.

The great storm will leave its marks
on many things, for it will be several
years before our fig trees get back to
their usual productiveness. Peaches are
blooming fairly wi'll here, but in the
]ieach-growing section they are reported
badly hurt.

"Among trees usually tender we find
that the Sterculia platanifolia .seems
hardly nipped at all. The action of the
cold in nian.v instances was entirely nn-
acconii1al)le. Why a variegfited ititto-
s]M>ruiii sliould be more hardy than a

gi n-lc:i\cd one is hard to understand,

and yet my two variegated plants, that
were fully exposed to the northwest
wind, are all right, whjle the green-leaved
one, in a more sheltered place, was killed.

Cerasus lusitanica and another broad-
leaved plant of like nature and genus
whose specific n.-inie I have lost are all
riglit. except singed lea\('s, and our na-
tive Prunns caroliniana is singed fully as
badly. .\ucub;is lost their leaves, but are
shooting strongly from the tijjs of the
branches. Kheagnusalso losesits foliage
but is unhurt. Altogether we escaped
with less harm than coidd have been ex-
jjected with plauts of the description I
liave named.

.Since writing mj' letter this (March 28)
morning I have walked out and. to my
surjirise, found a Sarah Frost camellia in
bloom on the north side of m.v building,
and a number more of good sound buds
on the same bush. I had suppo.sed that
all the camellia buds were gone. This
plant, being on the north side of a brick
wall, was sheltered from the morning sun
wlien it was so cold and hardly shows a
singed leaf. We find Sarah Frost one of
the best for outdoorplautiug here. Many
of the douliles do not open well, but this
variety .always does. The lateness of the
season is slutwn b.v the fact that this
same bush bloomed last year the first
dav of March ; this year the 2Sth.

Raleigh. N. C. W. F. Massey.

[The foregoing commuuicatiou was
crowded out of former issues.]

Tarrytown, N. Y.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Tarrytown Horticultural Society was
held in Messrs. Cooke & McCord's seed
store, 7 Main street, Tarrytown, on Sat-
urday eveuing, the 29d ult. President
Cockburn presiding over a very good at-
tendance. A good collection of magno-
lias including M. Lennei, M. conspicua.M.
c. Soulangeana, were exhibited by L. A.
Martin, gardener to Mrs. C. C. Worthing-
tou, Irvington, N. Y., for which the So-
ciety's ciTtitic.-ite of honorable mention
was aw.irdeil. Wm. Scott, gardener to
Mrs. T. C. Eastman, Tarrytown, read a
very able, instructive and interesting pn-
peron " TheAimsand Benefitsof a Horti-
cultural Sijciety." The executive com-
nnttee was instructed to formulate a
means of raising funds for the holding of
a chrysantliemum show in^the Fall. The
members present desired to have the So-
ciety's transactions as widely jiublished
as ]iossilile, anil James T. Scott, ih-ace-
mere, Tarrytown, was apfiointed report-
ing secretary with instructions to report
the same to such horticultur.al papers <is
might be interested. The permanent meet-
ing night was fixed as the last Thursday
of every month and the meeting place the
Vanderbilt building.

Jas. T. Scott, Recording .Secretary.

Box li».">, Tarrytown, N. Y.

PLANT SEED CO. 1

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SH.W. BUCKBEE-

■ SEED SPECIALIST, S

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LONCIFLORUMS

HARRisir, Romans, Vallcvs,

AND All Other Florists' Bulbs and Plants
Furnlahed for Summer ami Fall, delivery 1.1 reason-
able cost, duty jiaid ; we yave yuu all custom house
troubles. Send us your list of wants and wlU return
estimate of cost for best quality.

AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, 52 Dey St., New York.

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AMPELOPSIS Veitchij

Per 10

X,

- $1.00

No. 1,

.80

Per 100 Per 1000

$7.00 $60.00
6.00 50.00

; c:> N^s/' rvj -

Per 10

Per 1 00

Per 1000

No. 2,

- $0.60

$3.00

$45.00

No. 3,

.50

4.00

30.00

THEIELIZABETH NURSERY COMPANY, - Elizabeth, N. J.

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1 — I iNxi F^ c:> F=? ■

rvj

SAGO

PALM

CYCAS REVOLUTA

Small Stems, per lb. 10 cts. Special Price on Large Lots.
C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer, - 85 Dey Street, New York.

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A C TP C Pi Semple's "White, Crimson, Laven-
/\^ I CK. der and Pin);, trade pkt. 25c , oz-
—•">.• ji. 25; Gliuit "Wliif r..iiirt, trade
pkt. 25c., oz. $2.00. CAUl.l l"l.(»\\ r.K. I';.[i(.-lituiv-
Ing. CABBAGE, earliest iliit I'OIU IN<; RAD-
ISH. 5^"'l'rade List Hiid S;mi[dr on tipjdleiitiou,
KEAl I.IEr, \Vao<llinveu, N. Y.

RAWSON'S

"Arlington Tested Seeds"

Are now well known to some FLORISTS, we
want them known to all FLOUI0T.S. Special
price list sent on application.

W. W. RAWSON & CO.

12 and IS Fsneuil Hall Sq. BOSTON, MASS

SPEGIIL SEED IND BULB OFFEil

100 1000

Preesla BulbB, !^ to 9^ In. In diam $0.65 ^5.00

^toj^ln. In dlam 45 8.50

Calla Bulbs, dry Call, grown doz.

Mam., 2 In. and over In dlam $1.40 9.50 90.00

Extra size, l^i to IH In. In dlam.. 1.00 6.50 60.00
Flret size, IW to 1W> In. In dlam.. 70 5.00 45.00
Second size, 1 to mi In, In dlani.. 60 4.50 40.00

Freeh Seed, giant llowrrct Cyclninen, colors and
mixed, mc. per lU) h-mnIh; $(511 per 1000 seeds.

DracH>enn IndiviHn, fSAMperlb.; 2t.>c. a IttOO seed*.

Grevillea Robust n, ^.5i.i per lb.; 40 cts. per oz.

For prices of Pansy and other Florists seeds, send for
wholesale price list.

N. Y, MARKET GARDENERS' ASS'N,

281 SIXTH AVENUE, (P. 0. Bo« 2341). NEW YORK

HEADQUARTERS

For California Grown

CAL,L,A ^^tliiopica.

FRKEHIA Kefracta Alba.

FRE:e:sia Hybrids, etc.

A8K Foe Pricks.

To insure full delivery jour orders
must reach us soon.

GERMAIN FRUIT GO.

LOS ANGELES, GAL.

ON HAND IN EXTRA FINE CONDITION.

Cycas Revoluta Stems. 3 to 10 lbs., 280 lljB. a case
4 to 12 " 360
" " 12 to 35 ■• 355

35 to 70 " 220 "
JAPANESE nORNINQ OLORY, single and double
PHYSALIS FRANCHETTI,

Trade List of JAPANESE NURSERY STOCK
Now Ready,

Suzuki & lida, II B'way, New York.

Main Office, 3 Nalomura, YOKOHAMA. Japan.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

s

EEDS for Profit
Sweet Peas I

FLORISTS'

FLOWER

SEEDS i«^ I I ^^ w E ^*»m* £

T Wholesale Catalo^'tie on application. T

I WEEBER & DON, 'ZV^ZtT *

}li 114 Chambers St,, New York City. Jj

Mention the Flurlsta Exchange when writlnft

ROEMER'S SUPERB prize PANSIES

The liufst stralQ of Pansles In the World.

IntroducerandGrowerof atl Ihe leading Novelties

Highest Award. InteraationiU KxhlMtlon Ham-
burg, 1S'.I7. Ciitnlugtie free on appllcatiun.

FRED. ROEMER, Seed Grower,

QUCOLINBURG, GERMANY.

Vienciiin the Florists' Exchange wben writing.

ALM

100 1000 3000
ocos \V«-il<leIinna....$1.00 |8.no »:2.50
Keutia Kelinorenna.. 1.00 6.50 17.50
L.atauia Borbonica... .50 2.50 6.50
AHparagiiH Piuiiiosua

Nanus 1.25 1000'

Di-acaeua ludlvisa per oz.. 50 ct«.

J. L.SCHILLER, 404 E.34ih St. Kew York.

Mention the FlorlstB' Elrchange when wrltlmr-

GycastevolDlaSliiiiis!

2 lbs, to 20 lbs. Weight.

Xrue lonj; leaved sort, a few tbou-

Rand pounds left at clearance prices.

ASPIDISTRA VARIEGATA,

clumps of 5 and 6 shooip, sample, 40cts.;
per dozen, $4.CU; per 110, $30.U0.

ARECA I.IJTE8CENS Seed, fresh,
per 100, 75ct8.i per 1000, $6.00, delivered,

ASPARAGUS SPREKGERI Seed

per luu, $1.00; per lOOU, $8 00, delivered.

SEAFORTHIA ELEGANS, due this
month, per 100, 60oib.; per 1000, $3,50, de-
livered,

CORVPHA AVSTRAI.I8, due this
month, per 100, 60cts.; per 1000, $4.00, de-
livered,

SWEET PEA Seed, choicest mi.\ture,
per lb., 35ct8,, delivered,

FERPX BALLS, Japan uavallia

Bullata, one of the oest paying florist
novelties: stock vcrj limited.

PRICES NOW READY ON

Freeslas, Callas, Romans, Harrisii, Longi-
florums. Narcissi, Etc.

H. H. BERCER & CO.

(Eatabliehed 1S7S.)

47 Barclay St., NEW YORK.

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486

The F=i_orists' Exchange.

PriDcess of Wales Violets

Crowns or divided plants, $8.00 a 1 000
Unrooted cuttings, $3.00 a 1000

CHAS. W. REIMERS, Louisville, Ky.

Meptlon the Florlcf ' Exchange when wruing.

ipiPEillllL VIOLET

Rooted cuttlnfrs all sold. 1 have a limited
quantity of BOOTED RUNNERS that are
grand in size and vigor. Price of these, $-40.00
per 1000, S5.00 per 100- Now is the time to get
a stock of tbissuperb flower, the largest, bluest
and moat double violet in cultivation to-day.
It has captured flrst prize wherever shown
this Winter. Average number of flowers per
plant this season 70.

My new book on Violet Coltare goes
with every order.

ADDRESS:

W.L. MINOR, Brockton, Mass.

588 BELMONT ST.

Mmtlon the Tlorlats' H!Tch«.ng» wh#n writing

NelumbiumsLuteum

and

Speciosum

&. large supply of strong tubers at
attractive figures.

JOHIIf R. PARRY, Parry, New Jersey.

Mention thf P'orlsta' Exohangp whfn writing.

YOUNG ROSES

Bridesmaid

and Bride

CLEAN HEALTHY STOCK
Prom 2V<i Inch Pots

For price write to

FRED'K G. SGHWEINFURTH

BRONXVILLE, N. Y.

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3000

for $ I .

OWAC W\f\l I AD Isthecost of sufficient KRESH FERN SPORES, saved
l« t l#\/bkf4n gt (|,e United States Exotic Nurseries, to produce the above
quantity of small Ferns for jardinieres, fern disbes, etc. We f urnisli simple directlODS for the
successful cultivation of Ferns from sporrs. when so requested. This pacliage contains only the
best varieties for the purpose named. Collection of the 13 best varieties in commerce, each
in a separate envelope, each package sufficient for fiUJ plants, $5 00.

EMERSON G. McFADDEN, U. S. Exotic Nurseries. SHORT HILLS. N. J.

Mention the IHortBtJi' Exchange when wrltlnK- _^_^^_

NOYELTY!=BABY PRI IVIROSE=N0VELTY!

Win be a standard cut flower everywhere as now in Philadelphia and New York.
Useful color, purple, good wiry 8 inch stems, productive during the whole cut
flower season, good keeper and shipper. In potp, is salable for Christmas, Easter
and Decoration Day. Requires treatment like carnation or violet. Now time to
plant them in open ground. 100 Good Rooted Cuttlngp, 95.00; 100 3 Inch
Pots. ^8.00 ; Sample dozen by mall, ifiil.OO. Sample 100 flowers, for exam-
ination, Sl.OO. (Cash with order, please )

ALBERT KNAPPER, Clematist, Frankford, Phila., Pa.

Mention the FlorleU' Exchange when writing.

100,000 VERBENAS.

THE CHOICEST VARIETIES
IN CULTIVATION.

Fine pot plants, $2.60 per 100 ; tZO.OO per 1000. Rooted Cuttings, 75 cts. per 100 ; S6.00 per 1000 ;

SBO.OO per 10,000.

•*NO R\JST OR TUSIUDEJni*

Packed light and satisfaction guaranteed. Send for circular.

'Wearethe largest growers of Verbenas In the country. Our plants cannot be surpassed

•Jl?^"" J. 1,. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa.

Mention the Floriata' Exchange when writing.

FINE...
PLANTS

VERBENAS

IN BUD . . .
and BLOOM

BEST MAMIIIOTH

GENERAL, COI^tECTlON.

.per 100, $3,00; per lOOO, $25.00.
2.60; " 20.00.

ROOTED CUTTINGS

STRONG ROOTED GOTTINeS

mamtiiotti and General Collection,

Last call. 75 cte. per 100; $6.l_0 per 1000.

Colens, Verschaffeltll. Golden Bediler and 100 1000

all tbe best varieties $100 $8.00

Moon Flower, true 200 15.00

MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS.

READY FOR IMMEDIATE SALES.

Alternnnthera, all leading varieties

AKeratiiiti, blue and wblte

CaruatiouK, from 4 in. pots, One stock

Coleus. leading sorts, 2^ In. pots

" 3 ■■

GeraniumN, double and single, 4 In. pots..
3 ..

2K ■• ...
" Ivy. fine variety, 4 "
Heliotrope, from 3 In. pots.

2,H

'er 100
$3.00
3.00
12.01)
30O
5.00
8 00
5.00
400
8.00
5.00
3.00

Per 100

Hydrangea OlakMa, 5 In , busby 25.00

FucbHJas, double and single. 34 In. po:s 8.00

2X ■' 3.0O

Moon Flower, 2H In. pots... 4.00

4 ■' 10.00

PelarKoniuins, 21^ " 6.00

!<alvia Spleudennand Bedtnnn.2!^In.pot8 3.00

Vinea Varlegata aivl Elegans. 4 In. pots 10 00

VIoIelH, >larie T.ouiHe, 2'| in. pots. $25 00

per 11X10; $3.1.0 per lu<i.
Pannien, In bud and bloom, $2.00 a 100; $15.00 a 1000.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

Autumn Glory

Black Hawk

Dolorea

Frank Hard?

H. W. Longfellow

Mtb. C. H. Pelrce

Merry ChrUtmaB
MrB. II. Chadwick
Pennsylvania
L. II. S|>auldlDg
Yellow Fellow
Phlladelplila

Price, from 2% Inch iiote, |«.(mi per 100.
Culllngfordl MlBH y I'luiier

Eufc'ene Dallltdovize Merry Monarch

GladvB Spaiilding Marlon lU'nderBOn

Gloria of I'aclllc Major Bodiiaffon

Helen Bloodgood Mrs. S. IIuiiiplircyR

H. W. Rlcriian Mrs. McK. Twomoly

Harry May Marguerite tJraham

Ivory MrB. J. G. Whlldln

J. E. Lager Mrs. B. Roblneon

J. H. Troy NlveuB

Laredo Ttios. H. Brown

"W. H. LIneolii

Price, from 2H Incb pote, fS.OO per 100.

I^JE'W XRADE I^IST

WOOD BROS.,

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

Ada SpauldlDg Minerva

Belle of CBBtlewood Mutual Friend

BeuJ. M. Glroud Midge

Chlto Mrs. It. D. Douglafls

Dorotliy Toler MIbb Helen Wright

Dorotliy Devens Maud AdaiiiB

Eureka Mrs. S. T. Murdock

Elvena Mrs. I'errlu

Golden Trophy MIbb M. M. Johnson

G. F AtklDSon Maud Dean

G. W. Chllds May Flower

Golden Wedding Nemetla

J, II. Woodford Pitcher and Manda

II. L. SuDdcrbruch Pink Ivory

lora lilveretde

Lady Kltzwygram Rose Owen

Mme. Fred. Bergmann T. B. Moree

Modesto Western King

Price. 21^ Inch pots, |4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000.
Om APPI^ICAXIOm.

Fishkill, N. Y.

Moving Trees in Leaf. — Tbe cus-
tomer who pi-ocrastiuates in preijaring
for his planting is a thief of both time
and patience of the nur.vser.vman. Rush-
ing in at about the close of tlie season he
wants something that is not too late to
move, and then expects it immediatelj',
though the poor nurseryman may be
already crowrled with orders from simi-
lar patrons. Sucli people must be satis-
fied in some way, and especially where
the plants may be well cared for in plant-
ing, it can usually be done to some ex.
tent. It is well if the nurseryman lias
prepared himself for these late orders by
digging a few things and heeling them in
at some shady spot if possible, thus
checliing tlieir advancement. If the heel-
ing was thoroughly done — the earth well
placed around the roots — there should no
harm come from .such treatment. But is
it possbile to move stock after it has
come into leaf? Yes, with care. A writer,
years ago, made the announcement that
for experiment sake he had moved trees
during every month in the year with
entire success. In most cases the safety
rests' with the ones h-andling the tree.

.Some years ago I wanted some shade
trees around my own house, but by the
time all customers were satisfied my trees
had leaf and growth. Large specimens,
from four to six inches in diameter, were
carefully dug with balls and sledded to
where tliey were to go. The holes were
dug large, plenty of decayed manure
thrown in, and the trees set in position.
The earth was tlien carefully rammed in
around the balls until the holes were
partly filled, and the roots well covered.
The hose was then turned into the holes
which wei'e tilled with water and kept so
for several da.vs. Let me explain here
that in case of heavy .soil, this might
have proved too much. Mine was a very
light sandy soil, where the water would
not lie longtrthan desirable. and the first
growth on the trees needed the temporary
support given by the water. Every even-
ing for about a week or ten days, I gave
plent.v of water, spraying the foliage as
well but gritdually <liniinisliiiig the sup-
ply until I saw the trees .il)!.' to sustain
tliemselves. .\fter this the holes were en-
tirely filled with soil. Contrar.v to what
would be customar.v these trees were not
even pruned. It proved that the silver
maples did not require it, while a large
and twiggy sugarmaplewould have been
benefited by a thinning out of the weaker
iiranches, for even with the moisture sup-
jilied a couple of feet of wood was lost in
the top. Now. these trees are fine, large
specimens well worth the trouble taken
with them.

There are very few trees that may not
produce leaves the flrst season after
translpanting, yet I knew of a case where
a large, tree-shaped wistaria was moved
late — but before it had come into leaf —
which did not produce a leaf until the
following year. The purchaser was
angry at the" death " of his tree. Fortu-
nately, he let it remain, but to the sur-
prise of ever.vone it came around with
the others the following Summer. A
.simil.ar case lias been known in connec-
tion with a horse-chestnut. Had water
been largely supplied in these cases, the
trees would probabl.v have died from
"drowning," not being able to pass off
but a small portion of moisture.

S. Mendelson Meehan.

Flowering Shrubs Tor Maine.— Pro.

fessor Munsou, in a recent bulletin of the
Maine Agricultural Exi)eriinent Station,
mentions among the comparatively lim-
ited number of flowering shrubs which
thrive in that State the following: Spi-
rteas Thunbergii, Recvesii, bumalda and
prunifolia; Syringa vulgaris, S. persica,
S. Josikica and S. Rothmagensis; Vibur-
num opulis var. sterilis, V. nepalensis,
V. prunifolium, V. acerifolium and V. pli-
catum, the latter one of the best; Phila-
delphus coronarius, P. Zcyheri, and P.
Gordoni; also colutea, Ribes auieum
and R. Gordoni, Rosa rugosa, Sambueus
canadensis aurea, Rubus odoratus, Loni-
cera tartaiica, Diervilla florida, Chionan-
thiis viiginica and Hydrangea panicu-
lata grandiflora and H. vestita.

Tree Planting.

William Alacmillan. superintendent of
the E.ssex County Parks, gave an address
on tree planting before the New Jersey
Floricultural Society on Ma.v 1. .Vlr. Mac-
millan expressed himselt as being in favor
of the nursery-grown tree as against that
dug up in the forest, or taken at random
from the field, because in the nursery the
young tree is shifted two or three times,
compelling a growth of fine rootlets
around the boll, which in wild nature is
spread over a wide area, frequently three
times the extent of the branches, and if
the tree recovers it is only for a short
time. In planting, the smaller the tree the
better the success, the larger the tree the
greater the shock. We gardeners are so
used to moving small plants we do not
stop to think of what takes place when
a tree is moved, thesevering of most that
it depends on for life. The idea of a big
boll he decried, but the care to secure all
the small rootlets and wrapping in cloths
to exclude the air, he considered sen-
sible. He does not use a compass in his
work, nor does he believe in it, and while
he has moved many trees from (i to IG
inches in diameter, he regards the work
with but little satisfaction, as for the
most part the moving of the large tree
must tend toward permanent injury,
though not immediately apparent. The
removal of the topis an evil, and unneces-
sar\- where careis used to secure as many
root.s as po.ssible. Heendorses Fall plant-
ing as allowing the broken roots to heal
and the ground to settle. In early Fall
planting the leaves should be stripped
off. Mr. Macmillau does not believe in
the manuring of forest trees, though
Avhere chemistry of the soil is understood
fertilizers may be applied with benefit.
"Plant young trees," said Mr. Macmil-
lau, "oak, ash and birch not overall
inch in diameter, and in the case of hick-
ory ;ind beech plant the nut, and do not
seek for immediate results from large
trees which at best can last but a few
years." J. B. D.

CTDIU/DrDDV Dl lUTC Llosd. Seaford.
OinAnDLnni rLANIO Gandy, Earnest,
brandywine, Tennessee, etc. $3.00 per 1000.

E. C. HARGAUINE, Felton, Del.

M«*nHnn thp Florlfit.' Rxchangf* whf.n writing.

ROOTBD CUTTINGS
Well rooted and

healtby stock.

VICTOR $1.60 per 100; $12.60 per lOCO.

McQOWAN ... 1.00 •' 7.60

WM. SCOTT... 1.00 " 7.60 "

FINE SNII.AX PLANTS, 2 Inch Dots. $1.0)

per 100 ; (8.00 per 1000; 3 Inch pots. $>.50 per 110.
PK1NCE8S OF WALES VIOLET clumps.

$1.00 per 100. Cash with order.

CARNATIONS

L.R.HANCOCK.Lock Box 691 Burlington, N.J.

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PARMATinM<i Jo'"! Tourg. $4.00 per 100;
liHnnHIIUnO $35.00 per lOOO. Uon Ton, $2.00
per 100; $18.00 per 1000.

PVPI AMPM 1000 surplus, young, Dreer's strain.
\J I UUnm 1 11 4 colors now mixed, only $2 a 100,

CANNAS. GERANIUMS, CHRYSAN-
THEMUMS at lowest prices.

B:^~ca8H plbase._^

WILLIAM STUPPE, Hollls, L. I., N. Y.

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10,000 Carnation Cuttings

Scott. McGowan, Eldorado. Fisher, etc.,

$1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000

Daybreak, $2 00 per 100; $15 00 per 1000.

' mi 1 1 lUI C Bonnalton. Mrs. Henry Robinson.
I¥l \I IVI O Glori of Pacific, etc., 2Jt In. pots,
$3.00 per 100. Also rooted cuttings of above.

5000 GERANIUMS. 3^ Inch pots, $6.00 per 100

CARL J. DANE, West Medford, Mass.

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^iiiiiiiimimmiiiuimiiiiiiiiii,

ROOTED CUTTINOS

Have been in soil since April Ist.
$1.00 per ICO.

Semple's Asters

From flats, BOc. per lOi).

ELLIOTT & ULAM,

CHESWICK, PA.

,Timiimnmmiii!iii!immiiimiimiimiiniiimimimimmi

I Mention the Pnorlsta' Exchange when writing.

May 6, 1899.

Xmr F=I-0RTSTS' Exchttnge.

487

PEACH AND PLUM TREES delTer'y'.'-sW

Itellable aud clean stock at low wholesale rates. All
desirable leading varieties of I'EAt'HES, old and
new. In fnilMnK orchards. Have the new Triumph*
(■reeiiHlioro, and rSueeil fruiting. Buds can be
supplied In season at low rates.

Very larfie stock of l»I^Ui>l TREE!S, all on plum
roots, one and two years. Ituds can be supplfed of
these also, either from nurseries or orchard trees. Have
all the leading Japanese varieties. Abundance, Bur-
bank, Ctiabot, Satsunia, Wlllard and others; also the
new Krd June and wickaon In good supply.

Usual supply also of AHparnituM Kooih to offer.

ILEX. PllLLEN,MII<ord Nurseries. MJIfOril, DbI.

Mention the FlorUU' Bxchange when writing.

CELERY

White Plume, Golden Self-Blanching
New Rose and other varg., 15 cts. per lUO, fi.uO
per 1000. If by mail add 10 c(s. per 100.

TOMATO, EGG and PEPPER in variety.

Seud for price list. Cash with order.

R. VIKGENT JR, & SON, White Marsh, Md.

Mention the FloriitB' Eichange wben writing.

|lDl.ll[IIO[Vilai)!iIIGCliDeDS

200 7 to 8 ft., at 25 cts.
200 6 to 7 ft., at20ct3.

These will please the most fastidious, some
of them are 3>^ to i ft. in diameter.

W. p. BRINTON, Christiana. Pa.

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SPECIAL OFFER!

Heavy, house-grown, growing plants, in 10
kinds; Jackmanni, tlcnryii. Superba, Itamona,
AlexrtQdra, Duchess, Mme. Veillard.Comptefse
Lnvelaer, Belle of Woking, Gen'l Grant and
others $2.50 per doz.; $20.U0 per 100.

F. A. BALLER, Bloomington* III.

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1011,000 TOIHIIO PUNTS

Ready to ship now.
STONE, PERFECTION and ACME, $1.00
per JOOO.

PANSIES, $10.00 a 1000.

Cash with Order.

PARK NURSERY, Pottsville, Pa.

Mpntlon the FlorlBtfl' Exchange when writing.

ENGLISH IVY!

Good, stronir plants, out of 4 in. pots, two
plants to pot, 2 to 3 ft. high, $8.00 per 100.
SANTOLINA, nice plants. $3.5') per 100.
Double A1.YSSUM, dwarf. 3 in.. $3.50 a 100.
HONETSCCKLK, 6 in., $18.00 per 100.
Caeli with order please.

CHAS. ZIMMER, West Collingswood, N.J.

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VEIiETOBLE PLHHTS

CAULIFI..OWEK, Enrly Snowball, f-'.OO per 1000.
TOMATO, Peauty, Stone and other vars . fl I'SalOOO.
EGG Pl<ANTm, New York Improved, $2.00 per 1000.
PEPPERS, Hull Nose and other vara., 12 00 per 1000.

J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa.

Mention the FloHata' Exchange when writing.

SOOO IMPEIOPSIS VEITCmi

1 year. $3.00 per 100; 2 year. te.OO.

Fine dormant, pot-grown, good tops

10,000 iSorploH R. C* Carnations, Scott,

McGowan, Portia and Haettel, |1 per iOO ; $10 per lOOO.

Shrubbery, IIoneyBuckles, &c. Good assort-

meni, 2 years, 75 els. per dozen.
Lady VVnHhington Geranium and Vinca var.
2H inch, line, 50 eta. per dozen ; $3.50 per 100.

BENJ. CONNELL, Fionst, West Grove Pa.

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EVERGREEN!

Ad IMIHE^SE: SXOCK of both large

and smalt sized Kverj^reeu Xrees, in
great variety. Also Everg^reen Starubs.

CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED.

THE W. H. MOON CO. Morrisvilie, Pa.

Mention the Florlets' Exchange when writing.

The Only Paper.

. The Exchange is the only paper for adver.
Using in. GEO. L. MILLER.

Newark, Ohio,

TREES. TREES

NoHWAT. Sugar and Silver Maplb, Norway
Spruob and Arbor Vit*8. Correspondence soli-
cited before purchasing elsewhere. . . .

WM. J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N.J.

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P. OUWERKERK

1123 Summit Ave., Jersey City, N. J.

Just received from our Holland Nurseries

RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS,

SPIR/EA JAPONICA, LILIUM SPECIOSUM

P/EONIES, BLEEDING HEART

POT GROWN LILACS, HYDRANGEAINSORTS.

CLEM.1TIS and H. P. ROSES, in the best sorts.

PRICES MODERATE.

Mention the Florists' Eiohange whe' writing.

HAERENS BROTHERS

.... FLORISTS ....
SOMERQEM iNe.rQhent), BELGIUM

wholksalb oroweks and exporters of

INDIAN AZALEAS, 3IOLLIS AZALEAS,
RHODODENDRONS,

PA1-.MS, Kentia and Latanla.

ARAL'C ARIAS, Excelsa.Glaucaand Compacta;
TTBEUOUS BEGONIASand GLOXINIAS,

FlCrS, ERICAS, Etc., Etc.
Special iiiron-ers of Specimen Azaleas.

Special Growers of New Azaleas.
First Growers of Pyramid Azaleas.

Ask for catalogue of August Haebens, member of
the Arm and representative for America, until May Ist,
care Henry Bischoll Co.. Park Row, N.Y. City.
Mention the FloriatB' Exchange when writing.

PE TBEES TO BUBH

The following: are upon land Ihat must be
cleared this Spring on account of expiration of
lease and if not sold will have to be put on the
t rush-pile. They are tine, shapely trees that
we would not sell at twice the prices given if
they could he held over till next season.

Still perfectly dormant.

Per 100

ELM, AMERICAN, 7 to 8 ft $12 00

MAPLE, NORWAY, 8 to 10 ft..., 12.00

MAPLE, SILVER, 10 to 13 ft 10.00

8 to 10 ft 8.00

Send for list of other Surplus Stock, and
list of Roses from 3^ pota.

JACKSON & PERKINS CO., ''N^e^^^r^:

^VIIOLESALH M liSEItVMEN.

Mention the FlorlatH' Kxi'hange when writing

STRIWBIRRY PUNTS,

StrtiriR. well-rooted plants from young beds, tied In
twt'titv-tlveaand Recurely sealed to carry safely.

MlifnTs Early, Crescent. Warfleld. Beder Wood,
MeiH h's Early, Lovett and Tennessee, 40c. per 100; $1.50
per 1000

Ideal. Saunders. Wm. Belt, SUarpluss, Gandy. Bubach,
Tlaverland, Marshall, Parker Earle. Glen Marv. Brandy-
wine, Ocean City, Oriole. Clyde. BIsmark. Hall's Favor-
ite and Seaford. 50c. per 100: $2.00 per IttiO.

Downing, Kentucky. Wilson. Barton's Eclipse
Wolverton. Dayton, Beverly. TubbB, Greenville and
Eleanor. 50c. per 100; $1.75 per 1000.

DACDDCRDV Lovett, Palmer. Gregg and Kansas,
nMOrDCnni 75c. per lOO; $5.00 per lOOO. Cuthbert
75c. per ICO; $4.00 per I'XW. Loudon, $1.25 per IOO; $10.00
per 1000. Miller Red. 50c. per 100; $3 00 per 1000
HI iPlfDCDDV Early Harvest, 50c. per 100; $4.00
DLMuKDCnni perlUOO. All No. l, strong plants.
SEND FOR PRICE LIST.

CHAS. BLACK, - Hightstown, N. J.

Mention the Floristfl' Exohange when writing

J&PINESE AND OTHER RARE

FVERGREEN T^

50,000 Norway Maples. Other

handsome Stiade Xrees, all sizes.
Caliroriila I»rivet«, large plants
for immediate eflfect (specimens and
hedge plants.)

THE NEW SHELLBARK

HORNOR'5 SPECIAL

(10 acres in orchard), straight, handsome
trees, 5 ft., $1.00 each. Other choice
variety, 60 cts. each.

CHAS. B. HORNOR & SON,

Hortlculturlits and Nurserymen, MT. HOLLY, N.l.
Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

Per 100
Rudbeckla, Ooldeii Glow, 3)4

■ n. P'M» $4.00

Lyclinls Clialcedonica (Scarlet

Lycliuls), 3>s in. puts 4.00

3 in. pots 3.00

Japanese Iris, mi.ved sorts, 3H in... 4 00

sweet Mrilllani, 3^ in 4 OJ

Bellis (Don tile Daisies) I.UO

Salvia Spleiidens, 3 in 2.00

Mountain Fleece, 2 in 2.00

Digitalis, 3 in. . 2.00

Calendula, 2 in 2.00

Coreopsis L,anceolata,3V2iu.,flne 4.00

CASH, PLFASE.

EDWARD B. JACKSON, Stamford, Conn.

Mention the FInrlat*' Exchange when unHtlng

HARDY SHRUBS, TREES, VINES,

Evergreens and Perennials.

30,000 BERBERIS THUNBERGII, 2 years trans.

Trade List Ready.

T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.
I HAVE A

FINE STOCK

. . OF ..

Pears, Cherries,
Peaches, Plums,
... Quinces ...

Many in bearing sizes.

10.000 Nor»vny Itfnplrij lOtoUtt.

6.000 i^uear nlnples 10 to 14 ft.

3,000 SiWerand!»yi'nnioreMnplce....lOtol2ft.
3.00U Uovse ('lieHtiiut and NeKiinilo

Itlnplrs 8 to 12 ft.

3.000 Golflcn Oak and Itlood-lenved Itlaples.
IS.OA) EveVKreoiis, all sizes and kinds.

2.5.tMW Calituiiiin Privet 2 to 6 ft.

3,'XIO Khodoflentli'ons and Azniens, X strong.

l.iXW Col orndn nine Spruce 2 tu 4 f t.

10.(110 Shrubs, X strong.

lO.llOU UOSKS, plenty Kniiiblers.

Superintendents of I'arks and Cemeteries, and
Flurl&ts wiHitliig ttock for customers should call on

STEPHEN CRANE, Norwich, Conn.

Pbop. NORWICH NDRSERlES.
Mention tta« Florlata' Kxehang* wh«n wrltlns

AMERICAN ARBOR VIT/E

2 to 3 ft., twice trans. ; 5 to 6 It., thrice trans.
SCOTCH PINES, 5 to 6 ft., twice transplanted.
ABIES EXCELSA INVERTA, 3 to 5 feet,

$9.00 to $1800 per doz.
A Sne stock of Evergreens and Ornamental

Trees,
Descriptive Catalogue and Wbolesale Price List for
all In tbe trade.

SAMUEL C. MOON, Morrisvilie, "c.'.';' Pa.

Mention the FlorlstB' Exchange when writing.

BARGAIN PRICES

2000 ARBOR VIT/E,...

1« to a ft., 3 lo 1 fl., 4 to 6 ft.

1000 CAROLINA POPLARS,...

10 to I'J ft.

250 NORWAY SPRUCE....

3 to 4 ft., 4 to 6 ft.

M.F. TIGER, Patchogue,N.Y.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

EVERGREENS

And FLOWERING SHRUBS

At Clearing Out Prices. Per 100

Abies Nordmnnniann, flneplaDt'S,2^to3 ft.$60.00

fine plants, trans , 2 to 2!^ ft. 50.00

*• " " " " 1!^' to 2 ft. 35.00

White Spruce, Picen nlba, fine plants,

trans., 3 to 4 ft 35.00

Wliite Spruce, Picen nibn, floe plants,

trans, 2 toSft 25.00

PiuuH Austrinca, One plants, trans., 2 to 3 ft.. 15.00
Retiuosporn Oricoides, Qne planU, trans ,

11^ to 2 ft 15.00

Retino!!ipora Pluiiiosn, flne plants, trans.,

2to3ft 20.00

Retino8poraSquarrosn, fine plants, trans.,

Itol^ft 15.00

Retinospora Squarrosn Veitchiii fine

planta, trans., l^to 1^^ ft 15.00

Thuya Compacin, 1 to 1!^ ft 12.00

<;i«boNa, 2 to 2!^ ft 15.00

EuonymiiH radicauN (bushy). 1 to H ft 8.00

«000 RoMa RuKOHa, for hedging, 2 to 3 ft. . 5 00

Deutzia Gracilis, Ift 6.00

li2to2 ft 8.00

500 strong fleld-grown clumps of Veronica

Spicatn. Ttile Is a very handsome perennial.

long splbee of bright blue flowers 8.00

We are offering special bargains In Trees and
Shrubs. Write us your wants and we will make
prices to suit you.

NEWPORT NURSERY CO., Newport, R. I.

P. BRVKXON, 9Iana|{:er.

Mention the Florlsta' BxchanRe when writing.

SPRINGFIELI,
NtW JERSEY.

F. & F. NURSERIES

O^owlS!" TREES AND PLANTS m full assortment. Trade^Catalogae

Mention the Florlata' Bxchanffb wben writing.

CLIMBING ROSES and MOSSES stNLinsuPEiL

PEACH I AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII

Stroiiir No 1, Sets.; No. 2, Sets. I Heaviest 2-year field-grown, 7 cts.

H. P. ROSES and RHODODENDRONS Just about exhausted
A general assi^rtmcnt of well-grown hardy Nursery Stock. Come and see It.

HIRAn T. JONES, union county nurseries, Elizabeth, N. J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL

Tt££S

rOR ORCHARD AND GARDEN

Small Fruits, Qrapes, Shrubs, Climbing; Plaots,

Roses, Evergreens, Hardy Plants, Peonies.
l*arf;cst and cliolcest collections In AtuerioA*

BEST NOVELTIES

Descriptive lUusirated Catalogue free.

ELLWANCER & BARRY,

MOUNT HOPE NURSERIES, Rocbester. n; Y.
FUty-nlntll Tcsr. ''

MeuLluu '.tie FloriBt. tfixeUdlLge wrirn wrillnK

CLEMATIS

LARGE FLOWERING SORTS

jacUinaiinl, Gipsy Queen, Ducbess of
Kcliiil>urK:li, Henrylj. etc.« $^.00 per dozen.
Paiiiculata, $-*.00 iier dozen. Above are 2 and
3 .venrH old, full p^rown plants.

PURPLE BEECH

75c. each; $6.00 per doz. 5 to 6 ft. high. Extra flne.

Ask for Catalogue for fall delivery.

DUTCH BULBS, FRENCH NURSERY STOCK, BOSKOOP
STOCK, Etc., Etc.

BOBBINK & ATKINS, Rutherford, N. J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

488

The F^lorists' ExcHHisce.

Rate. 10 ceuts pvr lino (8 words), each loserilon.
Cash with order. This niLe ap|)llea only lo Bituatloii
wanted advcnlsementa and when aet solid, without
display. Display advertlBeiuentsfl.OO per IncL. When
letters are to he addressed In our care add 10 cts. to
tover expense of forwarding.

Tj>IK8T-CLASS grower of roses, carnatlonB.'mums
^ and eeDeral beddios plants, age 29, sloglt^, wants
sItuatloD. Address Fraok, florist. Clay Center, Kao.

"Y'OUNG man seeks position on large commercial
^ place, well up on roses and carnatioDS. age 28,
life experience, beet refereneos. "Commercial."
Mamaroneck. N. Y.

'PRBNCHMAN wishes positloo: rapid at pottloR,
-'' specialist in ferns and tropical plants, accus-
tomed to hot countries, can speak gpanieh. O, care
Florists' Bxchanee.

"\jyANTBI> situation, by married man, as worklOR
*' foreman in general florists' establishment;
good references: character and ability proved;
good permanent position desired. Address Q, care
of Florists' Exchange.

TXTANTED, position as head gardener or super-
*'' intendent, private place or public grounds,
competent in floriculture and horticulture under
glass and outdoors, agrioullure and landscaping;
married, age 40; 25 years' experience; strictly
sober; good references. Address N, care of
Florists' Exchange.

SITUATION W^ ANTED

By a single, well recommended man, 34,
has been for many years \Tit)i a well-known
cut flower g^rower, also well up Iq palms,
ferns and g^eneral greenhouse stock ;
private place preferred. W. R., care
Fred. Scherakenberi:. 383 Clarkeon St.,
Flatbash. Brooklyn, N. ¥.

HELP WINIEB

Rate SI per inch. No adv. less than 50c.

W^ ANTED.

A man on commercial place. Steady situa-
tion to the right man.
FLORIST, 436 Everifreen Ave., Du Bols, Pa.

WANTED.

At once, florist, to grow roses, carnations,
'mums and general stock, $?0.OO per month
and board to start ; good worker.

C. HDHFELD, Clay Center, Kansas.

WANTED.

A good, reliable seedsman to work in store,
one who has some knowledg^e of the plant
business preferred, must furnish flrst-class
references.

TEXAS SEED & FLORAL CO.,

Dallas, Texas.

W^ANTED AT ONCE.

Good reliable all-around man for general
greenbouee work, honest and industrious,
good place for right man. Call or address
SI. DUMMETT & SON,

Mt. Vernon, N, T.

W^ANTED.

On a commercial place, a man capable of syring-
ing, cutting bude. ventilating, etc.; rose houses;
wages 19 Ou to 111.00 per week, according to ex-
perience and ability. Give references. Call or
address

L. B. CODDINGTON,

Murray Hill, N, J.

W^ ANTED.

To buy or rent several greenhouses, with
ground and dwelling bouse, near Pbiladel-
phla. Pa.

M. J. I».,
2423 Maoter Street, Fhlladelplila, Pa.

Wanted to Exchange.

POINSKTTIAS, from r, and 6 inch pots,
for CaruatKjiis or Chrvsantliemuras.
I^OUIS C. nUAT,
Slug HltlK, PJ. V.

WANTED TO RENT.

May 16th to June 16th, 111,000 to 13,000 ft. of
glass, must bo In good condition. Slate fullest
particulars regar.ling size of houses, liow
heated and rent wanted. Address

HI. I care Floristit* Exchange.

WANTED AT ONCE.

Several thousand Holt's Mammoth Sage
plants. Address

P. B. MILLS.
L. B.-75. Rose Hill, P». V.

BUSINESS OPPORTUKITIES.

Rate $1 per Inch. No adv. less than 60c.

L. USSING'S "'""^X'ng-/^""

M 7 W. 30th St., Telephone 1615 38th.

WITH E. G. BRADSHAW.
SELL. RENT OR EXCHANGE AT ALL TIMES.

FOR SALE.

RARE CHANCE.— A well established and pay-
ing florist buslnese, consisting of 12.000 sq. ft. of elass,
centrally located on principal thoroughfare of thriving
city, in gas belt, population 25,000; only greenhouse
wltlilu city llmlte. Reason for selllhg: death of pro-
prietor. For particulars address

MRS. HENRY MICHEL,

Marion, Grant Co., ln<l.

FOR SAI.B.

Six Greenlioases, 4,000 feet of ^
excellent water aud heating equipment; house
and barn, all in good condition, well stocked.
and located for flrst-class retail trade. Reason
for Beijing, illness In family. Address

C. P, 'WOODRUFF,

Post Express Bldg, Rochester, N. T.

FOR SALE CHEAP.

A well established florist business, with 35,000
square feet of glass, well stocked with plants,
etc. ; situated in the center of a city, with a
population of 5000 and only 36 miles from Chi-
cago. For full particulars and price, address

^W. W,f care Florists* Exchange.

FOR SALE

Prosperous florist business, established 13
years; lease, cemetery care lots, stock,
horses ami wa»rons,aod everything pertaining
thereto. Buildings entirely new and modern,
dwelling rotims over store. This business is
situated opposite a leading cemetery of Brov k-
lyu, other cemeteries in immediate vicinity.
Two lines of cars stop in front of door. A
bargain if sold at once.

Address S, care Florists' Exchange.

FOR RENT.

Greenhouses, 18.000 ft. of glass, well stocked
with young plants of roses, carnations, violets
and chrysanthemums, about 5 acres of land,
3 miles from Washington City; electric cars
pass door; $30 per month, without dwelling, if
taken at once. Security required. Want to
go into other business.

Address 'WM. H. KIKO,

Lock Box 6, Pa tti finder, D. C,

Here is a Rare Opportunity !

$400.00 will buy Htock, fixtures and pood
will of an old eHtablisbed flower store In a
flourishing Ohio town of 17,000 inhabitants.
No such chance has ever been offered. Speak
quick if you mean business. For particulars
address

S. S. SKIDELSKY,
1053 N. 7th Street, Pliiladelphia, Pa.

Business Opportunity.

A rare opportunity is open to a hustling
business man with some capital to get into a
well established and profltable business 111
health forces retirement. Those meaning
business may obtain particulars by addressing

R, care Florists' Exchange.

FOR SAL,E.

AT A BIG BARGAIN. My entire stock
of Palms, Ferns and Decorative Plants, with
a well established wholesale business.

Stock consists in part ot 25,000 Latanlas,
in 8, 4 and 6 inch pots, 10,000 Arecas, in 3 4
6 and 6 inch pots, 4000 Kentlas, in 4, 6, and 6
inch pots, 10,000 to 12,000 of other varie-
ties of Palms, 8000 to 10,000 Ferns and
Selaglnellag.

Six houses, 136 feet long, heated by steam
good boiler, sheds and plenty of water.

Will sell stock and houses and lease portion
of ground, or will sell farm of 60 acres, 36 acres
well planted in fruit. Good dwelling of 11
rooms. Keasons for selling— age, poor health
and a desire to rest. For further Information
and special low prices on large orders, address

■w. J. hf:88e:r,

PlattHtnoutli, Neb.

Mention U.. riorlBK' Exchange when wrUlng. I MenUon the PlorleU' Exchange when wrllUw.

Providence.

The Market.

There Is but little doing- at present
among the local floriKts. Although a lull
Is seasonable at this time, it is more In-
tense than usual. There Is an al)un<lance
of all kinds of stock and fair prices aie
the rule. Now comes the intelligence
that the school committee of this city,
through lack of funds, has decided to
clo.se the schools two weeks eai-lier this
vear, thus precluding custimiarv giadua-
tion exercl.ses. This cutling nff «i gradu-
ation dav will affect the trade here some
thousands ol dollars.

New Glass,

J. F. SchclUuger will put up a new
carnation house 100 x 25 feet,

A. Svenson has purchased the range of
houses at South Providence belniigiug ti>
F. A. Falrbrother and will remove tliem
to an estate that he has recently pur-
chased in East Providence near Ked
Bridge. Here he will erect a new house
300 X 40 feet in addition to those ob-
tained from Mr. Falrbrother.

Jottings.

Arbor Day will becelebrated by the
public schools of this city on I>lda.y,
12th inst.

Monday afternoon the thermometer
registered almost 90 degrees in this
vicinity.

Richard H. Dewing has been re-elected,
by the Board of Aldermen, as Park Com-
missioner of Providence for three years.

Samuel Kinder has been engaged by
the Town Council, of Bristol, to complete
the laying out and beautifying the new
pubUc park In that town.

Johnston Bros, i.rc preparing to re-
move their retail store from 218 West-
minster street to furtherdown tlie street.

Alfi-ed McCoid (New York florist ) is at
his Summer home on Narragansett Bay
with his family for the season.

William Forbes has sold his greenliouses
and estate at Riverside to Frank D. Hall,
who is putting up several new buildings
and making numerous Improvements.

N. G. Plerson has commenced the erec-
tion of a large vvlndnilll in connection
with his range of houses at Norwood.
W. H. M.

BUSINESS OPPOBTUNITIES.

$300 CASH

Buj;8 half interefit in a well established florist

business in a growing N. V. suburban town ;

place in good condition and welt stocked.

P. care Florists* Exchange.

SHARES FOR SAI.E.

To anyone desirous of making asoundand
paying investment, advertiteroffersallmited
number of shares of stock in the A. T. DeLa
Mare Ptg. and Pub. Co. Ltd., proprietors of
the FlorlBtB' Exchange. For full particulars
address

Plants, care Florists' Exchange.

iSCELLIIIIEOOS.

FOR SAI.E.

No. 19 Hitchings' Hot Water Boiler, also
25 feet smoke stack, has been used two seasons.
Address to

E. TO^VII,!.,

RosIIn F. O., Montgomery Co., Fa.

FOR SALF.

Four Ventilating Challenge Machines, suit-
able for two houses 20x111'; price, $70.00 f. o. b.
Three Weathered Boilers, No. 6, in use four
years, $75.00 each; in perfect condition. One
Hot Air Pumping Engine, in perfect order,
8-inch , price $61).0ii, f . o. b. No use for same, as
ground is needed for street. Address

1., care Florists' ExcliaiiKe.

DIRECTORIES

Advertiser has a few copies of the
AMERICAN FLORIST DIRECTORY forlSOS
which are for sale at One Dollar Each,
postpaid. Address,

DIRECTORY, care Florists' Exchange.

Itentlon th* Florlete' Exchange when writing.

Hot=Bed

Sash

Tenons white-leaded. Corners se-
cured with Iron dowel pins. Every
detail of construction perfect.
Made of Clear Cypress Lumber.

Quick Shipments.

We have in stock and can ship
Immediately :

3 ft.x6 ft., 3 rows 10 in. glass.

3 ft. 3 in. X 6 ft., 4 " Sin. "

4 ft. X 6 ft., 5 " Sin. "

Not glazed, 1% in. thick.

Delivered Prices

Quoted on application. State size
and quantity wanted. No order
too small to receive careful atten-
tion, and none too large for our
faciUties.

t

LOCKLAND LUMBER Co.,

Lockland, Ohio. .

Mention the Florists' Exchangre when writing.

MAILING TUBES

Special surplus lot, size 8x2;^ inches,
capped at one end, offered until sold at
75 cts. per 100, in quantities to suit.

Address TUBES, care Florists' Exchange.

SOME
NEW

TRADE BOOKS

This, the most
modern work

on landscape
pardenin^, su-

Residential Sites

and Environments p?rse'^d'e°s'^ aii

- , otherH; it isthe

By Jos. Fobsytu JonssoN. most practical
book on the
market, and every man who has to do with
planting and arranging srounde should own
a copy. ProfuHcly illustrated with fine half
tone plates and drawin^H. Price, full cloth,
plain edges, $2.50 ; full gilt, $3.00.

The Water Garden L"n"dr"°*

By William Thicker.

Aquatic
Plants

with BWC-

cess unless you read this work, by the beat
known living authority. A fine book, too, to
get yoarpatrons interested in. Profusely illus-
trated with magnificent plates. Price $2.00.

Commercial Violet I^t^r^'iX-

— ly practical

>-* • book, em-

(jrOWing bracing the

By PBOf . B. T. Galloway.

results of
theauthor'jB
own experi-

ence, studies and researches for many years
past. Every item in connection with the
violet and its relation to commercial grow-
ing will be covered, from a description of va-
rieties to cost of producing the crop, profits,
etc. The work will be replete with practical
illustrations of a nioHt varied and instructive
character. It will undoubtedly beconiestand-
ard authority. To be issued in September.
Orders taken now. l*rice $1.50.

House Plants keA> ln\^o%tt^r

your customers. It

AHD HOW TO SUCCEED WITH THEM sells on sight, and
„ ^ „„ will give impetus to

By Lizzie P. IIillhousk. y^^^. h„^i„t.HH by in-
teresting your patrons still further in plants,
both in and outdoor. Send for a sample.
12 mo., 220 pages, cloth. Price $1.00, with
good discount in (juantities.

The above books are pub-
lished and for sale by

A. T. DELA MARE PTG. &PDB. CO., Ltd.

2 to 8 Duane Street, NEW YORK.
Circulars, press notices, etc. on application.

Our Catalogue of every Horticultural
Book, Free on Application. - - -

May G, 1899.

The Florists*

•XCHHNGE.

489

SELECTED n,„„ SELECTED
CUTTINQS "''"' STOCK

CARNATIONS

FROM SAND AND SOIL.

These sre from the lots propajjated for our
owD use and are all rigltt.

10,000 McOowan,

1500 Albertina,

1500 Daybreak,

$1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000.

RUTLEDQE NURSERIES

RUTLEDCE, PA.

M-^nftnn tht* FlnrlwtB' ICxchaJljfe wheo wrttlBil.

MUST BE SOLD !

Rooted Cuttinps and Plants of

Cboice seedlings and standard varieties, at
Assignees' Sale. Comprising the stock lately
belungiiK? to W. R. SHELMIRE. Much of
this stock is large, topped back and suitable
for SUMMER BLOOM.

Also a hwKG lot of

LADY CAMPBELL I'^l^trs

And a few FARQUHAR and CALIFORNIA.

Stock in flrst-claaft condition and ready to set
in field. Correspondence solicited.

C. J. PENNOCK I .„^. „„„
WM. SWAYNE f Assignees.

KENNETT SQUARE, PA.

CARNATIONS

STRONG AND HEALTHV

r«r]oo 1000

1(100 Flora Hill, 3 In. pots t2 00 »15 00

1.5lM» •• •• 2Hln.pot8 2 00 l.'i 00

.'SUO Mrs. Dniiilie r,.2 00 15 00

.iOO Albertini 2 00 15 (l»

.500 Bviileijiiinld 2 00 15 lu

'iOOO ."coll. from flats 1 -O 12 (10

-JOOO McGownn, from flats 150 12 OU

READY TO PLANT OUT.

2000 Roolfi Ri:nRF.CKIA Golden Glow,

fl.ic ppr liKi; »7 00 per wm.
CANNAS, -JOOO nry KootH. J2.C0 per 100;
• tl5 on per l(X«l. Italia. Austria. Mnie. Moutcflore,

Admiral .\Vfllan, Mine. Crozy. Cabos. Vaughan,

Souv. D'AntolDe Crozy, Queen Cdarlotte, and

others.
aOO DKACENA INDIVISA, 5 Inch pola.

$10.00 per 110.
2000 CHItYSANTHEMUMS, 2W Inch pos.

$1.50 per 100 ; »12.00 per lOOO. Pink and White Ivory.

KonnatTon. Mrs. Perrln, Queen. NIveus. Slutual

Friend. Lincoln, Pres. Smith and other Kood surte.
100 CYPKIFEDIUM INSItJNE, 5 and 6 Inch

pots. $35.00 per lOOO.
1000 iniVIF,. SAM.EKOI GER A^ lUMS,

liit In pots. 12 (XI per lOii ; 115 (HI per IINW.
.500 IVY GEKANUims, Chas. Turner and

Brozza, 3 In. pots. $1.75 per iOO. Cash with order.

C. & A. CAMPBELL. Utica, N. Y.

ROWANSIDE NURSERIES.
M<*nt1on th» IHortBf' Ehtchanyc when wrlt'lnr

i B. WEBER & SONS [

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HEADQUARTERS FOR
AND

HIGH-QRADE STOCK ONLY
AT LIVING PRICES.

r^UR New Price List is bristling
witti new and goO(3 tilings. It
contains an honest description of
everytliing we offer. It will pay you
to send for it before making up your
orders.

H. WEBER & SONS,

Oakland, Md.

CARNATIONS

Rooted Cuttings of New and
Standard

CARNATIONS.

SEND POK PKICE LIST

WM. SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Penn.

Mention the FIoHbIb' BTchange wh^n writing

J Carnations. Rooted
CuttlogB,
Our Specialty.
The Best of the New and Standard Varieties.

Pink— Victor, Triumph. Mrs. J as. Dean, Albertini.
C. A. Dana. Daybreak, Wm. Scott. White— Flora
HIII. Alba Superba. Evelina, John Young, Lizzie Mc-
Gowan. Scarlet— Bon Ton. Vellow— Mayor Pin-
gree. Criinsou— Empress. Variegated— Lily Dean
and Annazlndy. Ready January 'JU. Stock guaranteed
free from disease uf any kind.

New varieties not mentioned In this ist can le
furnlBbed at disseminator's prices.
OUDVOIUTUCIIIIIIO from 2 In. pots, of standard
UnnTOAII I nCRIUfflO vara., f2.50a 100; 4^20 a 1000.

Don't order until you get our prices. Price List
ready now.

JOHN HACKETT &. CO.,

62d !«l., near Elmivood Ave., PIIIl.A., PA.

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CARNATIONS

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

READY MAY 20th.

100 lOllO

G. H. Crane $10.00 $75.00

'White Cloud 5.00 4000

READY NOW.

Gen. Maceo in.oo 76.00

Glacier 10.00

Melba 10.00

America 10.00

Gold NuKset B.00 40.00

Arjtyle 500 4000

Evelina 6.00 40.00

Jubilee 350 20.(0

Daybreak 2 5n 30.00

Mrs. McBurney 2 50 20.00

F. DORKER i SDKS CO.,

LA FAYEXTE, IND.

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Rooted Cuttings of New and Standard

CARNATIONS

Extra strong and healthy, from Boil, rooted
early, prices low. Correspondence solicited.

CH IS. &KEHURST & SON, White Marsh, Md.

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CARNATIONS

Rooted Cuttings.

Per 100 Per IK'O

WHITE CLOUD . . . $5.00 $40.00

Flora HiU 2.00 15.00

Jubilee 2.50 20.00

Wm. Scott 1.00 7.50

Lizzie McGowan . . 1.00 7.50

Portia 1.00 10.00

Eldorado 2.00 15.00

John Young 5.00 40.00

New York 5.00 40.00

EOWARD J. TAYLOR,

Southport, Conn.

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lutiiuiiiniiaiiiiiiiiiiiuiuiiiiiiiiiiimiiuiiuiiuiuiiiiiiimiiitj^

CARNATIONS I

Good Stock SMI LAX I

at Ordinary r» A \T C in C I

Prices. .^^ PANSIES I

ALBERT M. HERR, |

I Lancaster, Pa. I

Hiiniiiiiiimiimmiiiiiiiiiniii?iimiinimimimimimiiiiii!p.

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ilCUl PADMATinM Al MA The orlglDator. Mr. Caspar Aul. has at last decided to let It go. color a
ntffff uHnilHIIUIl HUmM little deeper than .\rgjie, but hrlghler. It has produced more flowers

than

CARNATIONS '•

Flora HIU, Vkti.r, »-.>.i<i r

. . . hrlgl
have, testcj live years. »1 511 per doz, ; »8.00 per 100 ; $70.(W per IKlO.

1 ruttlii(;8. Evelina. 14.00 per 100; Genesee, white. fl.tXl per 100: Boo Ton, red. $5.00 per
1. "MNiigKet. »5 Oil per ltd; White Cloud, *5.00 per 100; Argyle, t5 1«) per 100 ; Daybreak,
r R"', *l5,uoper UXKl; Wm. Scott, McOowan, Portia, »1.50 per 100: JIO.OO per lOllo.
ilADAIITl iiulfCAIiCClKA The hottest selling plant for retHll, tine for ferneries, makes fine 3 or 4 In.
nAHAnlA fflHaOAIlcCJIrll pot plants, 2 in. pots. «1 a doz, to a lOo. 3 In. pots. »1 50 a doz, f8 a 100.
HAUnAMIIC IITII lO ,') In pots. 15 to 18 Ins. high, strong and [TirDMQ In 2 In. pots for ferneries,

rAllUAnUO U IILIO hcaltliv, »3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. rCnno 6 varieties, $3.00 per 100.

ASP V It At; IS SpreuBeri. strong. 2HIn. pots, $7 00 per IOO; S^In.. Btronc. *8 00per 100.
ANTllEKlClJM VAKIECiATlIM, strong, 2)^ In. pots, »2.5« per 100. Ii?-Terras, cash or C. O, D.

Mention this paper.

C. MERKEL & SON, Mentor, Ohio.

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\/0U May Get a -i-
^ .4- Better one than

MRS. THOMAS W. LAWSON

BY BUYING OUR,

Seedling Carnation Plants.

Remember they are not from cuttinKS but from hand fertilized seed crosses of named
winter blooming varieties. Only $4,U0 per 100; 25for$1.0U. We pay the postage. Cash with order.

AMERICAN ROSE CO., Washington, D. C.

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REINBERQ BROS.

Bridesmaid, Bride
Meteor

CARNiLXIONS

Plants out of 2^ Inch Pots.

. . . $:i.00 per 100 ; $2.5,00 per 1000
. . . '2.50 pel' 100; 20.00 per 1000

ROOTED
CUTTINGS.

Per 100 Per 1000

Wm. Scott . . . .$1.00 $7.50

Nancy Hanlts . . . 1.00 7.50

McGowan .... 1.00 7.50

Tidal Wave .... 1.00 7.50

Koliinoor 1.00 7.50

Argyle 4.00 35.00

Painted Lady . . . 3.00 25.00

Evelina 3.00 25.00

Per 100 Per 1000

Jubilee $2.50 $20.00

Triumpli 2.50 20.00

Mrs. McBurney . 2.50 20.00

Flora Mill .... 1.50 12.50

Mayor Pingree . . 1.50 12.50

Nivea 1.50 12.50

Daybreak .... 1.50 12.50

Alaska 1.50 12.50

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NEW CARNATION EVANSTON «°°'<'\^,^f^'T'?ii<?u^^«\,^vl?e'''''''*"-

Our plants and cuttinpa are utroiiff and well grrown and free from disease.
All plants and cuttlQgB sold undor the condition that if not entirely Batlsfactory they are to be
returned at once. ^^No order talien for less than 100.

REINBERfi BROS. 51 walSh^ivJrcHiciGo, ill

^s£^C^^fe^Q.Q.^<

r€*€S*SS:S$$S€S:S

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ACTCD Dl IIITC Sempte'8, Tniffaut's, Queen
nOICn rLAnlO of the Market, ana other var-
ieties, fine plants, 40 cents per IOO ; »3.00 per 1000.

COSMOS, large plants, 10 cts. per 100; »3.0O per 1000.

J. C. SCBIMIDT, BRI8TOI., PA.

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^ >^ 1=5 c3 .^x I rvi ^

IN GOOD, STRONG, UEAI-TOY,

CARNATION PLANTS

From 2J4 In. pote. Flora Hill, Juhllee, Triumph and
Morello at $2.25 per 100 Alhertlnl, Bridesmaid and
Kohlnoor at 11.50 per 100. liose Queen, Peach Blow,
Wm. Scott, L. McGowan and Meteor at t;l.25per 100.

FUCHSIAS, Ugood varB,2^1n. pots, at $1.50 per
10(1 to close out, we oct'd tlie room. Cash with order.

LOGAN AVE. GREENHOUSES, Danvllle.lll,

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CARNATIONS!

Rooted Cuttings of the following varieties: Flora
nill, Victor, Mayor Pingree, f2 50 per 100: |20.00 a 1000.
Annazindy, f^SO per 100; $18.00 per lOOO. Eldorado.
Lizzie McGowan, Wm. Scott, Sliver Spray and Portia,
11.50 per 100 ; $10 00 per 1000.
VIOLETS, Lady H. Campbell. Ltuconne, California,

W) cts. per 100 ; $5.00 per 1000.

OABH WITH ORDEB.

JOS. RENARD, - - Unionville, Pa.

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THE • BIG- SIX

CARNATIONS.

Flora IliUt Daybreak, Jubilee*

$2.10 per IDO; $15.00 per 1000.

Gold Nugget, MrM. KrniU, White Cloud.

$5.00 per 111) ; $40.00 per UJOO.
Also nine most promising varieties ol '99 and fifteen
leading standard varieties.

GEO. HANCOCK & SON, "^""mic"'""

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■■S WM. MURPHY =■■

i wnolesalDGamatioiiIirower i

■■■

STATION F ■

CINCINNATI, OHIO ■■■

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TO CLOSE ODT 0T OHGE

will sell 10.r>00 cuttings from soil of W[»I. SCOTT
CARNATION and 4000 PERLE KOSES, out of

i}^ Inch potB at a very low figure.
All the above are strictly first-class stock.

DePEW BROS.,

COR. DePEW AND PIERMONT AVES., NYACK. N. Y.
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I QRALLERT & CO., I

I CARNATION I

I GROWERS, Jt %

(k San Mateo Co., - COLMA, CAL. h

■ s«sss««s«««««e«««*«**s«S'

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7V^EL-BK

$1.50 per doz., $10 per 100.

Rradt $5. on per 100

'White Cloud 5.00

F. Hill 3.U0 "

Victor 2.00 "

Daybreak 2.10 *'

H. F. LITTLEFIELD, - Worcester, Mass.

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LOOK HERE!

First-class Carnation Guttines ^Hani!

McGOWAN, SCOTT, PORTIA,

$1.25 per IOO; $10.00 per 1000.

DAYBREAK, ALBERTINI, STORM KING

TIDAL WAVE, ANNA WEBB

$1.50 per 100 ; 112,60 per 1000.

ELDOEADO, JAHN'S SCARLET,

FILLOW'S BED, HELEN KELLER,

$1.75 per 100; $15.00 per 1000.
26 at 100 and 250 at 1000 rates. Cash with order.

JAMES E. BEACH, Bridgeport, Conn.

617 PARK AVENITE.
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490

XhE F'LORISTS* Exchhnce.

em imill UlClin MAG>nFICITM.3ln..f6 00alOO.
OULRnUni nCnU. 5 ana e in, $2 50 per doz.

EGHEVERIk From flats, t2.50 per 100; »!0.00 per 1000.

GIANT YELLOW DAISY ^"^Xe'r fc^. '"'" ■"""•

NTEIjSEX, Florist. Burliimton, N. J,
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MARIE LOUISE VIOLET "^"Sf^rS

Casb with order. Ten per cent, off your bill If you
come and see them shipped. Have never had any
disease in my houses.

JOSEPH MARKLE, RHINEBECK, N. Y.

r^ 1 IM I J_ 5000 Rooted

Farquhar Violets -rst;7°,?

per 1000. Casli with order.

THOS. F. O'BRIEN. 10 Folsom St., Roslindaie, Mass

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ALTERNANTHERA

GOLEUSi

PIttaburg

led, style

ofprrowth

as A. Nana, floe; Amabllis, red and orange, $6.00 per

1000; oOc. per 100.

i Fancy In variety, bright colors,
L also red and i ellow, |5.00 per 1000;
I 50 cents per 100.
UELIOTRO l*ES from sail, f 1,25 per 100.

Prices by express. Cash. Pleafle.

DANIEL K. HERR, Lancaster, Pa.

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VIOLETS. DAISIES. CARNATIONS.

L. H. Campbell, California, strong rooted
runners, mc.. per 100; f5.00 per 1000. Princess ol
"Wales, Swanley White, 75c. per lOO: |7.U0 per
1000. La France, fine, f 1.00 per doz.; $5.00 per 100,

Win. Seoti, selected stock, rooted cuttings, $1.25
perlOO; $10.00 per lOl 0.

The two Giant Daisies, California Giant and
Etoilede Lvon, a yellow giant. 2^ In- Pots, strong,
75c, per doz.; |5.00 per 100. Cash with order, please.

P. M. DeWlTT, Torresdale, Phila., Pa.

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PHNSIES

THE JENNINQS STRAIN.

Fine plants, from cold frames. In bud and bloom
$1.50 per 100, by express. No small plauta left.
FINEST MIXED SEED, $1.00 per ptt.
Cash with order.

E. B. JEIIIIIIIGS,'"'a4"." Southport, Conn.

GEOWEB OF THB FIITEBT PiNSIBS.

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MUST SELL QUICK

On account of street opening I bave to make altera-
tions on my greenhouBeB.

DRACAENAS. 500 3 year old, C ANNAS. 6000 in
pots, CALliAS, FREESIAS. ASPAKAG0S,
SMILAX, RUBBER TREES, PALMS, Etc

ED.WILCKE,'^To"kfa.TBr'klyn,N.Y.

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SMIIiAX

2000 Smilax, in 2!^ inch pots, A No, 1
ptaots, $2.50 per 100. Send for sample.

CASH WITH ORDER.

WM. SGHWEINFURTH, Ridgewood, N. J.

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30,000 SMILAX

From flats, by mall, $0.50 per 100; $4,00perl000
From 2 Inch pots. 1.50 " 13.00 "
HYDRANiiEA, rooted cuttings, $125 per 100;
$10.00 per 1000. From 4 Inch pots. In bud, $1.25 per
dozen ; $8.00 per 100.
GEIIANIUMS, mixed, 3 Inch pots. $3.00 per 100.
CAN NAS, mixed, 3 Inch pots, $3.00 per 100.

Send for Sample. Cash with the Order.
FRED BOERNER. Cape May City, N.J.
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SMILAX

Two inch pots. Fine stock.
$1.25 per 100; $10 per 1000.

CASH WITH ORDEli.

J. B. HEISS,

Thd Exotic Nurseries, DAYTON, OHIO.

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BRffiFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS.

Caunations that were rooted late will
be better for being transplanted into
flats and kept there until they make a
good mass of royts, than if planted out
in the field before being well established
in soil. New varieties that are bought
should have special care when they are
received. These are not always too well
rooted, and the best plan is to pot them
up singly when they arrive. Give them
a shaded position after being potted tor
threeor tour days and a light syringing
occasionally, then removethe shade. In
two weeks from that time the balls
should be well filled with roots and they
may be planted outand willdo far better
than if they had been put out before
being potted.

Cyclamen Plants.— The best place for
the young stock is a cold frame with a
sash made of light cheesecloth or some
such material to be used in the bright
sunny weather. During the night, and
when it is wet and stormy, the glass
covering must be put on. Have the
bottom of the frame covered to a depth
of three or four inches with sifted coal
ashes. This is about thecoolest material
there Is. Smooth the surface evenly so
that the pots will stand perfectly level,
give air as much as possible and water
only when the plants need it. The water
used should have been exposed to the
air, in a tank or barrel, for twenty-four
hours; that used direct from the hydrant
is generally too cold for the plants.

Dahlias that have been rooted from
cuttings should be planted outdoors as
soon as all danger from frost is over.
In preparing a bed to receive these plants
a liberal dressing of half rotted stable
manure should be applied and then the
bed should be dug as deep as can be
possibly done with the spade. Plant
firmly and water thoroughly when the
bed is finished. If the weather continues
dry it is absolutely necessary that water
be given regularly, as to do well the
plants should never show signs of flag-
ging. As soon as large enough proper
stakes should be put beside each plant
so that each shoot can be kept tied up
to prevent it being broken by the wind.

Double Petunias intended for stock
plants should be cut back and planted
in the garden. Label them properly so
that in taking the cuttings later no
varieties will be lost.

Cinerarias. — If you have a cold frame
with a northern aspect, that is the
place to put your young plants of
cinerarias when they are large enough
to be potted. As these require repotting
several times before they arrive at
flowering size the soil used should be
coarser with each successive potting,
having it just as rough or lumpy as the
size of the pot will allow.

Pansies. — If wanted for winter flower-
ing this is a good time to put In some
seed, make a bed in the garden and sow
the seed in rows, transplant when large
enough to handle into a good rich soil;
as flower buds appear pick them off,
keeping them from blooming allSummer.
These will make good stocky plants for
housing in September.

Hanging Baskets. — A few well filled
hanging baskets suspended from the ceil-
ing of the store or from the rafters in the
greenhouse will draw' the attention of
many customers who would otherwise
never think of them. Have a few of the
different sizes filled tastily and place
them where they can be seen.

Among: the Magazines.

A leading characteristic of The Forum
during the thirteen years of its existence
has been its impartial discussion of ques-
tions of the day. The May number ad-
mirably illustrates this feature b.v the
presentation of two articles on theTrust
[iroblem. Aldace F. Walker, formerly an
Interstate Commerce Commissioner, and
now chairman of the Atchison, Topeka,
and Santa Fe Hallway Company, writes
on "Anti-Trust Legislation"; and Wil-
helm Berdrow,theeminent German econ-
omist, discourseson " Trusts in Europe."
The temperate tone of these papers is ex-
cellent; and they form a valuable con-
tribution to the discussion of this burn-
ing question.

The Old Standby.

Enclosed please find one dollar for which
pleas© renew the old standby, the Florist*'
E,xchange. g^_ 3 ATLER.

Doylestown, Pa.

HOW TO GROW CHRYSANTHEMUMS

82 pages, well illustrated. A practical compilation of matter contributed by many of the
leading experts of the day. By far the best work on this subject evei written It contains
instructions for each month in the year, also chapters on Training, Diseases, Seed Saving, etc.

OIQ"Xi"X" 25 OEDSTTS-
PubHshed by AMERICAN QARDENINQ, 133 Liberty Street, New York.

M.BUon til. inori.t«' ExetmJlK» when writing. ^

S ECLIPSE

Tlie Yeilow Chadwick, ranks the
higliest of '99 nuveltlee. 5U cents each ;
$a.5Li per dozen. I'RIDE, excel? as a
large early white. 25c. each ; $2 perdoz.
CiOLDEN GATE ROSES, flnest
stock In the country.

GROVE P. RAWSON, Elmira, New York.

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PRINCESS OF WALES VIOLETS

We have the original etoek. brought from
France by our Mr. Heinl and is not to be eon-
founded with mixed stock now being offered.
21/0 Inch pots.... S5. 00 a 100; «40 a 1000.
Rooted runners. 3.50 ** 20 '*

JOHN G. HEINL &, SON, Terre Haute, Ind.

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VIOLETS

Marie Louise, rooted cuttings now ready,
fine, healthy, A No: 1 stock. $4.50 per lOOO. Also
Ijuxonne and Princess of Wales. Write

Satisfaction guaranteed.

1. B. COLES, - Woodstown, N. J.

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rnnerifrom Marie Louisc Violets

which have home 100 flowers per plant this last Winter.
From now until May 15th will sell good rooted cut-
tings at $5.00 per 1000. Come and see for yourselves,
dear friends, and I will prove to yf u that my stock Is
clean, iree from dlsesee and first-class In every respect.
Money refuudeJ if not just as I tay. Cash with order.

C. LAWRITZEN. Rhinebeck, N. Y.

ON THE HUDSON.
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VIOLETS

MARIE LOUISE.

Rooted cuttings now ready. Fine, healthy,
A No. 1 stock, $4.50 per lOOO, by the clump;
$35 00 per 1000. Satisfaction guaranteed.

LEVERETT R. LANE, Babylon, LI , N.Y.

BOX 335.
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CRABB & HUNTER,

\T t i O * t* 1 Orders received now

Violet Specialists ir^'i&'^ii"!.

-»;5J— ^•;'— tkv- -coJ^';!^ — csj--v^ T^iJ- produces a crop

Marie Louise, Farquhar and Lady Campbell

Rooted Cuttings of Flora Hill,
OADUATinilC Evelina. Painted Lady, Firefly.
uAnnA I lUIlw Pingree, Morello and other stand-
ard varieties. ■

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.

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PriDcess of Wales Violets

S3. 00 PER 100. PerlOO

Poinsettia, 2^ Inch |;5.00

Vincn, aesorled. trailing. 4 inch 8.00

Abutilou, variegated, trailing. 4 lucb 10.00

Fuclisias, Black Prince and Arabella, 5 inch... 15.00
Will exclinnKe for tlOfl Perle roses. 2 to 3 Inch;
1000 Meteor roses, -• to 3 inch ; Ferns, email, assorted ;
100 Begonia Rex; StiO Chrysantliemuin. Mnie. Berg-
mann ; 300 Chrysanthemum. Lady Fltzwygram.

IRVINE FLORAL GO., Bay City, Michigan.

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Violets in SneGlaitji.

Am Now Ready to Supply for Spring

Planting Any Quantity Desired

Marie Louise aod California, strong

runners, unrooted, 60c a 100; $3.00 a 1000.

Strong, rooted, 60c. a 100; $5.00 a 1000.
Princess fle Galles, unrooted, 60o. a 100 ;

$4.00 a 11 00. Very strong, rooted, 76o. a 100;

J8 00 a 1000.
I^a France, new rooted, $5.00 a 100.
Belle de Bruneau, Belle de Cba-

teney and White Czar, $4.00 a 100.
EnKlisli Hardy Sbl. Blue, $3.00 a 100.
Cash with order please. No C. O. D. Give
plain address and shipping directions.

SEIGLIFFNURSERY, SsaOliff, L.I., N.Y.

FD. BOULON. Pkop.
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CaillotDla violet Plants

The flowers from these plants borne on stout stems-
6 to 10 Inches long, are ot a rich dark purple and ex,
ceedlngly frflgrant. They are all as large and larger
than a silver half dollar and bear profusely from Octo-
ber to April, *'J. 50 a 100. Satisfaction guaranteed

JAMES T. BAKER, Bustleton,Phila.,Pa.

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VIOLETS

FROM COLD FRAMES.

Unrooted runners o£ Marie Louise
and California, $3.00 a 1000.

Farquhar, $4.00 a 1000.

Lady Campbell clumps, $3.00 a 000.

2000 Rooted Runners of Maries
Louise at $5.00. It not found satis-
factory on arrival, return at once and
your money will be refunded.

CASH WITH ORDER.

MADSEN & CHRISTENSEN,

WESTPORT, CONN.

HiirmrnrmmmmmTnmmmmmTTimTmTimTmnmmmii^

Our collection of Novelties for '99 is
very complete, including Indepen-
dence, the earliest white; Mrs. Fred.
I.. Button, the early white from Cali-
fornia and Yellow Ivory, as well as all
others. Also a full line of standard
varieties.

For descriptions see our catalogue;
freeoD application. 3

NATHAN SMITH & SON, I

ADRIAN, MICH. |

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Good strong, healthy stock of the following
well-Known varieties :
Mme. F. Bergmann Rose Owen

Ivory Eugene Dallledouze

The Queen Wm. H. Lincoln

Mrs. Jerome Jones Col. W. B. Smith

Etolle de Lyon Mrs. J. G. WhlUdln

MIbb Minnie Wanamaker V. H. Ilallock

Golden Wedding Maud Dean

Nlveus Cullingfordii

Minerva Bessie Burton

Liberty Modesto

BounaflEon Mrs. Murdocb

Mrs. J. J. Glessner J. G. Woodford

Belle of castleweod

From 2H in. pots, f 2.00 per 100 ; per 1000, $15.00.

HFLIANTHII^ multiflorus.

rlt.LIMrtinUO 2}^ inch pota, $2.00 per 100.

NYMPH yEA '^^^'^^^'^^ GiGANTKA. strong roots

R. VINCENT JR. & SON, White Marsii, Md.

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CHRYSANTHEMUMS, loo looo

Frank Hardy, 6 inches $3.60 $35 00

Modesto 2.60 25.00

Bonnaffon 2.50 26.00

„ ^ CARNATIONS.

Maud Dean $2.00

Harrison's '^'lllte 2.00

Alaska 2 00

Meteor 2.00

ROSES

Yellow Rambler.....' $2.50 $25.00

rink " 2.50 25.00

White •• 2.60

Bride 3.00

<Matd 3.00

Pres. Carnot 4.00

All First-Clasa Stock.

ALVAH L. REYNOLDS, Madison, N.J.

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i

y 6, 1899.

The F=i-Orists* Exchange.

491

Bridesmaid Excelled by ttais New Rose.

Formerly Called

Miss Clara Barton.

MAID OF HONOR

Plants in 2>4 ioch pnte now ready.
PRICE: Per 100, *15.00; 50 at lOU rate ; per 1000, IIH125.00; 250 at 1000 rate.

HOFFMEISTER FLORAL CO., 813 Elm St., Cincinnati, Oliio.

FOB^ALEBT E. G. HILL & CO., RicHiTiond, lnd„ F. R, PIERSON CO.Jarrytown, N.Y.

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DREER'S

SPECIAL OFFER OF

ROSES!

The following varieties have been carried
over in cold frames and are in excellent
condition. From 5 and ti inch pots.

In. pots. Per 100
Anna de Diesbacli, budded stock... 5 $18 UU
AmerloAti Beauty, on own roots.... 6

Alfred Coloinb, budded stock 6

Blanche Aloreau. Moss, own roots . 5

ISalUmore Belle, own roots 6

Baroness Rutlischlld, budded stock 5
" " " " 6

Caroline de Sansal, own roots 5

Caroline Marniesse, own roots 6

Crested Moss, budded stock 6

Countess Murinais, Moss, budded

stock 6

Captain Christy, budded stock 5

Crimson Uambler, own roots 5

Fisher Holmes, budded stock 6

General Washington, own roots.... 5
Glolre de 31argottin, budded stock. 6
Gloire de Lyonnalse, budded stock 8
GrevlUe or Seven Sisters, own roots fi

Gem of Prairies, own roots ti

Gloire de Mosses, budded stock 6

John Hopper, own roots 5

La France, liuddci stock r. . 5

Marie Washington, owu roots. ...'.. 6

Mme. Hardy, budded stock 6

Maurice Bernardln, budded stock.. 5

Mrs. John Laing-, budded stock 5

Margaret Dick»on, budded stock 5

Paul Neyron, own roots 6

Prince CamllledeRohan, own roots 5

Pink Rambler, own roots 6

Provence or Damask, budded stock Q
" '* " white, budded

stock 6

Princess Adelaide, Moss, budded

stock 6

Queen of Queens, budded stock 5

Rushers Cottage, own roots 6

Rodocanaclii, budded stock 6

Rugosa, own roots 6

alba, budded stock 6

Sweet ISrlar, JBnglisli, own roots 5

SWEET BRIAR HYBRIDS
Of following sorts:

Amy Rohsarr, owu roots 5

Anne of GeiersteiQ, own roots... . 6

Brenda.own roots 6

Lady Penzance, own roots ti

Lord Penzance, own roots B

Flora Mclvor, own roots 5

Meg Merrllies, own roots 5

Hose Rradwardine, own roots 5

Magna Charta, own roots B

Mme. Gabriel Luizet, budded stock 5
" 6

Tennessee Belle, own roots 0

Ulrich Brunner, budded stock 6

35 00
18 00
18 00

20 00
18 00
20 00
18 00
2U 00
20 00

20 (HI
18 00
3U 00
18 00
18 00
18 (0
20 OtJ
20 00
2U 00
20 00
18 00
18 00
2J CO
21) 00
18 00
18 00
18 00
18 00
18 00
20 00
2U 00

30(0

20 00
18 00
20 IKI
18 00
20 00
3i> 00
18 00

Victor Verdier, budded stock 5

Wichuraiana, own roots 5

Waltham Climber, buddt'd stock... 6

Tellow Rambler, own roots 0

White Rambler, own roots ti

Xavier Oil bo, budded stock 6

18 00
20 00
18 00
30 00

30 on

18 00
18 00
18 00
18 (JO
18 0(1
20 00
20 00

18 on

20 00
18 00

18 no

20 00
30 00
3ri 00
18 00

HENRY A. DREER

714 Chestnut Street,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.

ROSES

from 5 Inch pots, fine clean
plants. Oen'l Jacquemtnot,
La France. Cluthude Sou-
pert. Coquette des Alpes,
CoqueLiedea biauchea.LouiaeOdieraDd Mttlmalson.
at 'J cents.

CLE3IATIS-Lar«e flowered purple and white
HortB, in 6 inch pots, at 18 cents.
Clematis Vireiniana, small white flower,
sffeei Hcented, stronif 2 and 3 year plants, at 3
cents. t^PACKlNG FREE.

W. H. SALTER. Rochester, N. Y.

Mention the Florlata' Eiohange when writing

Strong, Healtliy Plants
frona 3=incl:i. pots.

ROSES

KAISERIN,
LA FRANCE,

C. W. cox, 2d and Bristol Sis., Philadelphia.

$6.oo
$5.00

per
per

100.
100.

Mention the Floriatj' Excbjmge wh«n writing.

■ ROBT. CRAIQ & SON, ■

i (OSES, nm, cgoTONs, i

■ ...CARNATIONS..

■ and Novelties In Decorative Plants,

S Market and 49th Sts., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

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STRONG ROSES

Marie Lambert
White Rambler
La prance

From 3 inch pots. $4.00 per 100.

neteor Clothilde Soupert Yellow Rambler

Climbing Heteor Hermosa

Bride

Pink Rambler

Bridesmaid

THE FOLLOWING ARE ALL FINE YOUNG PLANTS FROM VA INCH POTS.

HYBRID PERPETUALS, $4.00 per ICO.

QeneralJacq. Coq. des Blanches Louis Van Houtte Marie Baumann

Clio nme. Plantier

FOLLOWING LIST, $2.50

Pink Rambler
Agrippina
narq de Viviens
Queen s Scarlet
Duchess de Brabant
Purple China
Catharine Hermet
rime. Welche

Clothilde Soupert
Media

rime. F. k'ruf^er
Empress of China
White Rambler
Marie Van Houtte
Louis PhJIIipe
J. B. Varrone

per lOO; $20,

riarie Lambert
Andre Schwartz
Marie Quillet
Prairie Queen
Heteor

Yellow Soupert
Yellow Rambler
Lucullus

OO per lOOO.

Safrano

Cllmbine White Pet
rtary Washington
Baltimore Belle
Triumph Pernet Pere
nrs. DeUraw
Etoile de Lyon

FOLLOWING LIST, $2.75 per lOO; $25.00 per fOOO.

riarechal Mel Climbing Halmalson Vis. Folkestone Papa Qontler

Beaute Inconstant Isa. Sprunt Hermosa

Bride

Bridesmaid
The Queen

Climbing Wootton
Striped Malmaison

rime. Cusin
C. P. Victoria

Rainbow
Pink La France

FOLLOWING LIST, $3.00 per lOO; $30.00 per lOOO.

Mme. Plantier Pierre Gulllot

Souv. de Wootton Niphetos

Mrs. P. Morgan Climbing Nipheos

White La France
Red La France
Perle des Jardlns
Sunset

5ouv. de Malmaison
Climbing Meteor
Kaiserin

Crimson Rambier and President Carnot, $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000.

FLOWERING BEGONIAS $2.50 per loo.

Argentea (juttata
B. Chateaurocher
Alba Perfecta

Pink Erfordi
Speculata
While Erfordi

President Carnot
Ferd. de Lesseps

Rubra
Vernon

SCENTED GERANIUMS
CHRYSANTHEMUMS

R o.se , Ral III , M utmeK $3.00 per 100

I.eiiioii Oer;iiiiuius 3.(10 per 100

S2.00 per loo;
looo.

918.00 per

MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS.

Per UK)

Vtiicas $2 60

^Veepliist I.antana a 60

VarleK^xed De-wOrop 2 00

PelarKoiilums 4 Ou

HiblHcus 3 00

f*llea* two kinde 2 UO

Clematis Klamniula 3 00

Mexican Peperomla 3 00

Honeysuckles, Hall's Japan and

Japan Variegated 2 00

FOLLOWING MISCELLANEOUS STOCK, from 3 in. pots, $4.00 per 100.

Per 100
Abutilons (assorted), three inch pots.. $4 00

Coleus« It'll varieties 2 00

F'uctiHias, in variety 2 50

Asreratuni, white and blue 3 00

Cupliea 3 00

Mexican Primrose 2 CO

Petunias 3 00

Moonvliies 2 60

Altbernantliera, three kinds 2 00

Snillax 1 50

Brazilian Plume Plant
Strobilanthes Uyerianus
Geraniums in variety
Moon Vines, Petunias

M»o*:r.n tbo T!"<^.H*

K»''h«inrf.- w*i*

FLOWERING BEGONIAS.
Carnot Rubra

F. de Lesseps Robusta

Argentea Guttatta Bertha Chateaurocher

CAPiNAS, stronc plants, from 4 inch pots $8.00 per 100

VINCA VARlEGATA.StronspIantH. from 3 inch pots, 6 00 **

THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton. Ohio.

!Send us youi- lif

t tar prices.

lleptloD the Florlaf Bxchange when wrltlnR.

THEC.A.REESERCO.

URBANA, OHIO.
iBVboleHale Rose Growers.

Mention the Plorlata* EJxotaanjre wtien wrltlnf?.

MANETTI STOCKS

(FOR FALL DELIVERY.)

English or French, especially prepared for grafting,
price per 1000, 10,000 or 10u,000 on application.

HARRY A. BUNYARD, 42 w. 28ih St., N.Y.City

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ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI

Fine plantc, from 2^ inch pots, ready to
shift, $3 00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000.

Crimson Rambler, Hermosa, Pink
Soupert, and 60 other good varieties,
$2.50 per 100 ; $20.00 per 1000, nice stuff,
from 21^ inch pots.

J. A. DOYLE CO., Springfi£LO. Ohio.

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D. & C. ROSES

are the cheapest because they are the best. We have
In stock over 1000 varieties on own roots. Including
nearly 2O0 New Rosea not offered elBCwhere, as well as
all the old favorites, at prices that make It wortb your
while to send us your list for quotations before buying
elsewhere All sizes frum 2J^ In. pots up.

Send for a copy of our New (auide to Ro^^e Cnl-
I II re for IS'JS, a hau Jsome book of 138 pftgee, illustrated
with hundreds of half-tones and ten colored plates. It
iB really a work of art and free for the asking.

THE Dlt^QEE & COITABI} CO., Soae Orowers, West Orov«. ,Fa.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

ROSES

1 have to offer the following- list, of Summer
propagation, now in 2^ ^^^^ pots; in floe
healthy condition :

Archduke Charles

Agrlpplna

Beauie Inconstant

Bride

Ilrldesmald

Clara Walson

C. Soupert

Christine de Noue

<;. Merniet

C. Rambler

Climbing Wootton

Climbing Meteor

Duchess of Albany

Devontensls

Dr. Grill

Duchesae de Brabant

Ernest Metz

Etoile de Lyon

EDcbantress

Folkestone

F. Kruger

General Lee

Golden Gate

Geo Bancroft

Henry M. Stanley

Hermosa

K. Augusta Victoria

La Pactole

Ija PrlncesB Vera

La France

Mozella

Malmaison

Marie Lambert

Mme. Marj-'ottln

Mine. Lamliard

Marie Gulllot

Mme. de Wattevllle

Mme, Welche

Mme. Scbwaller

Mme. Joseph Schwartz

Maman Cocbet

Mrs. DeGraw

Meteor

Media

Marie Van Houtte

Papa Gontler

Princess de Sagan

Pink Soupert

Perle

Pres. Gaulain

Pres. Carnot

Queen's Scarlet

Souv. de Wootton

St. La France

Safrano

The Queen

T. Pernet Pere

Valle de Cbamounlx

Victor Hugo

White Maman Cochet

White La France

Yellow Rambler

Price for B general assortment from above,
and not in excess of any one variety and not
less than 5 of any one variety, $2.50 per 100 or
$20.00 per 1000. Can prepay by mail for 25c.
per 100 extra.

R. H. IttURPHEY, Urbana, 0.

Mention tha Florlate' Bhcchange when writing.

The New Rose, ADMIRAL DEWEY

Color a delicate flush pmk, shading to white. A large full and fragrant flower. Long, stiff stems, requiring httle tying.

A remarkably free bloomer ; very hardy. Price from 2)4 inch pots:

• plant $1 00 SO plants $17 50 500 plants $125 00

12 plants 9 00 100 planU 30 00 1000 plants 200 00

-SEND IN VOUk ORDERS

200,000 CARNATION CUTTINGS

LAKEVIEW ROSE GARDENS,

EARLV.-

Well

rooted, standard and fancy varieties. Very low
price upon request. Blooming plants for Easter in large
varieties. Write us your wants. We can supply them.

WHOLESALE QROWERS, CUT FLOWERS, t n t^^acirk-nrrt \I V
PLANTS and PALMS. jaiTieblUWll, I^' !•

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of the following Saturday.

Bate, 81.00 per Inch. Special positions
eztia. Blfioounts on contracts of one month
or longer.

Orders from unknown parties must be accom-
panied by cash or satisfactory references.

Contents.

A WoBTBT Case 496

■ An Old Refrain 492

Bacteria, Relation of, to the Ndtri-

TION OF Plants 494

Books Receiyed 492

Briefs fob Bust Flohi&ts . . . .490
Bclb Cdltdre in Bermuda, Present

Condition OF (lllus.) 494

Chanoes in Business 496

Chrysanthemum Rust 496

Correspondence 496

Echoes from the Alleys . . . .497
Filling Window Boxes, Vases, Baskets. 498

Jadoo 496

Men We Meet, The:

N. J. Wietor (Portrait) . . . .495

Nematode Worms 492

Nursery Department 486

Obituary 492

Plants and Flowers 496

Results of Late Freeze Down tofiH . 485
Trade Notes :

Tarrytown, N. Y 485

Providence 488

Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia . . 493

Cincinnati, Toronto 496

Detroit, Grand Uapids, New York . . 497

Pittsburg, St. Louis 498

Nyack, N. Y.,Riverton, N. J., I'ateison,
N. J 602

The" flower peddler has made his ap-
pearance in Koehester, N. Y., but the
florists of that city are after him, and
haveappealed to the Common Council for
protection in the matter.

The New England Florist Company, 1
Park street, Boston, Mass., has made an
assignment to Frank M. Forbush, .53
State street, Boston, as trustee for the
benefit ot its creditors.

The Penn.sylvania Horticultural Socie-
ty has received from the American Rose
Company, of VVasliiiiKtcin, D.C., tifty dol-
lai-s to be awniiird as m prize in Febru-
ary, 1<J00, to till- fxhihitors of the best
seedling carnation plant purchased from
said company before September 1, 1809.

The Seattle Times states that A. W.
Nelson, representing the F. K. Pierson
Co., of Tarrytown, N. Y., has been look-
ing into the pi'ogress made in bulb cul-
ture in the vicinity of Fairhaven, Wash.,
and expresses the hope that an effort
may be made to test the growing of lilies
in that section.

Hail.

Chapiu Bros., Lincoln, Neb., and Oreene
& Nichol, Fremont, Neb., were among
the sufferers by recent storms, in that
State. Both were insured in the Florists'
Hail Association.

The idiosyncraciesof the hail Dcnd mav
he judged from the statement that To-
peka, Kan., which had escaped a visita-
tion for the past twelve years recently
exiJerieuced two storms witliin thirty
days. James Hayes was the only florist
insured in Topeka at the time; but there
has been a rush of applications for insur-
ance since.

Other hail storms this week occurred
at Grand Haven, Mich., and Hobokeu,
N. .1.

Nematode Worms.

The Hatch Experiment Station of
the Maesachusette Agricultural College,
.\mherst. Mass,, has of late been devoting
considerable time to investigations con-
nected with nematodes andtheirdestruc-
tive work, and theresults of the stations'
labors along this line are given in an
exceedingly valuable illustrated bulletin,
No. .5.5, dated November, 189M, written
by Professors Stone and Smith, from
which we extract the following resume :

Nematodes are small, mostly micros,
copic worms allied to the earth worm ;
many are entirely harmlese, some are
parasitic in animals, and a few in plants.
Of the many species occurring in this
section only one is known to damage
plants. This is called Heteroderaradicola
and is the cause of the so-called "root-
knot" disease of many plants. The
species is very similar to and perhaps
identical with the European H.Schachtii
which causes so much damage to the
sugar beet.

Tile amount of damage caused by
nematodes to economic plants through-
out the world is quite large.

The number of families and species Of
plants subject to nematodes are numer-
ous. They not only attack the roots but
frequently other parts of plants as well.

Certain species of nematodes, Tyleuchus,
etc., are indigenous to our climate and
by means of theirresistant eggs they are
capable of surviving our Winters, but
the parasitic species Heterodera cannot.

The greatest amount of injury done to
plants in the Northern U. S. is largely
confined to greenhouses and occurs to
such plants as the cucumber, tomato,
violet, rose, cyclamen, etc., which are
affected in their roots. Not infrequently,
however, outdoor plants are subject to
nematodes by being brought in contact
with infested eartli or manure.

Plants affected by Heterodera usually
appear sickly and gradually fade away
and die. The roots of such plants are
found to be more or less covered with
various sized galls or swellings. These
galls are the result of an abnormal
growtli of the root due to the young
worms forcing their way into it, and
there remaining to complete their de-
velopment. The damage to the plant is
not due to the feeding of the worms
upon the roots, but rather to t!ie fact
that the flow of sap from the root is cut
off by the abnormal development of the
tissues.

The nature of the problem of nematode
control is one which must be based upon
a knowledge of the life history and en-
vironmental conditions affecting the or-
ganism.

It has been found thatthe useof chemi-
cals is of no practical value. None of the
chemicals which we have used are cap-
able of killing the eggs of nematodes
when confined iu the soil, and unless this
Is accomplished the treatment is of no
account.

There are many solutions capable of
killing a certain percentage of adult
worms, and that can be applied to the
soil before or after planting, but the
strength and the amount of the solution
necessary to kill nematodes in the soil
is considerably greater than that neces-
sary when the wfirms are isolated. This
is due to the difliculty of bringing the
solution into contact with eacti particle
of matter in and around which the nema-
tode thrives.

The most effectual, complete and prac-
tical method at the present time of ex-
terminating nematodes in greenhouses is
by heating the soil by means of steam.
This can be accomplished without much
expense providing proper attention is
paid to the method of applying the
steam.

A pressure ot steam exceeding 50 lbs.
is not only cheaper, but more effective
than a pressure which falls below this,
and the amount and cross section area
of the tile is important.

The cost of heating soil depends upon
the equipment employed and cost of
labor, etc. Probably not far from 100
cubic feet of soil under the most favor-
able conditions can be heated in one
hour's time to a temperature of over
200° F.

The minimum amount of heat neces-

sary to kill nematodes and their eggs
while confined to the soil is about
140" F., but for all practical purposes it
is desirable to make use of a higher
temperature, at least from 180° to 212"
F.

The benefit of steaming or sterilizing
the soil is not alone confined to the
destruction of nematodes. Many other
greenhouse pests are killed. The me-
chanical conditions of the soil are more-
over greatly improved; the humus com-
pounds are rendered more available for
plant food, which results in given plants
grown in sterilized soil a considerable
acceleration in their rate of growth.

The clianges of the environment wliich
appear to affect Heterodera the most
are freezing and desiccation. Either of
these agencies might be employed in cer-
tain cases to kill nematodes. The latter
gives promise of becoming a cheap and
efiicient method.

An Old Refrain.

The present lax method of giving credit in
the flower trade is a curse to the business.—
American Florist.

The New Y'ork correspondent of our
contemporary, in the foregoing quota-
tion, strikes the key note of an old re-
frain, which, however .itrongly it may
vibrate in the ears of those for whom it
is intended, seems to be ever lost in the
dominant discord that at present perme-
ates their trade transactions. " The
remedy for it all would seem to lie witli
the' wholesalers themselves," continues
the same writer. This is also an oft-re-
peated, nevertheless a true tale, reiterated
on tlie occasion of each successive assign-
ment, but unfortunately has been up to
date devoid of any salutary effect. "They
[the wholesalers] are held to close ac-
count by the growers, who insist on
weekly or at most semi-monthly settle-
ments," and the wholesaler knows that
it is to his advantage to conform to the
growers' demands in this respect; in
other words, these regular payments
must he made, or consignments are not
forthcoming. The same rule, judiciously
applied, would have equally beneficial
results as between the retailer and the
wholesaler. Give the retail merchant to
understand that heisto be held to "close
account," that " weekly or at most semi-
monthly settlements" are to be insisted
on or his sujiplies will be stopped, and
the "hard earnings of a season," of the
commission man will remain where they
should remain— in his bank, or his pocket-
book.

But as a leader among men has said,
" the best way to do a thing is to do it."
To sit down and bemoan the results of
loose business methods without making
any endeavor to improve these is simply
another way of reproaching one's self on
his inipotcnc.v to run his own business.

The dull season is at hand. It is a peri-
od when time for a full and deliberate
consideration of the credit system can be
given by the wholesalers. Why not " im-
prove the shining (and sultry) hours"
of Summer by the institution of a Whole-
salers' Protective Society, and the formu-
lation of rigid credit rules by which the
membership (which should include every
commission man) must abide? For the
welfare of the whole nit liower commis-
sion trade the inaugiiialioii of something
of the kind suggested would seem impera-
tive; and none the less .so in tlie interest
ot every grower di.sposing of his products
through this channel, if, as has been
asserted by our contemporary's New
York correspondent, the growers' " mod-
erate returns are based upon sales to re-
sponsible parties," which would seem to
mean that the grower is the co-victim of
the present lax credit arrangements.

There is no earthly reason why ti-ade
rivalry and tradeemnlation should stand
as a continual nieiiace to the safetv of
every man's earnings, hence, if a Whole-
salers' Society is impracticable, why not
at least lonie together and formulate a
credit system, to which every member
subscribing can be held to account
through fine and penalty. Foreign coin,
through unanimity, was driven out of
circulation in this city in one day; the
entire credit system as between grower,
retailer and cominissiou man can be revo-
lutionized in twenty-four hours through
a similar force. " Try it, once, ye commis-
sion men,;and you'll never be without it."

OBITUARY.

Frank C. Bruton.

Frank C. Bruton, for some time past
associated with Wm. Henry Maule, seeds-
man, Philadelphia, died suddenly this
week from kidney trouble. The funeral
took place on Wednesday last. Mr. Bru-
ton was treasurer of the American Dahlia
Society and took quite an interest in its
affairs. D. R.

E. Snyder.

E. Snyder, a florist of Allegheny, Pa.,
died of typhoid fever after an illness of
about a week. He was a hard working
man. having started iu a small w'ay tiver
twenty years ago in the lower part of
the city, and was doing a nice trade
principally in bedding plants. He was
not yet fifty years of age. He leaves
quite a large family. E. C. E.

John G. Fine, Jr.

I regret to announce the death of John
G. Fine, Jr., of Dayton, Ky., whicli oc-
curred Thursday, April 27, at the age of
twenty-five years. A widow mourns his
loss. Brain fever wasthe cause of death.
For years the deceased had been a.ssoci-
ated with his father in the florist busi-
ness. The sympathy of the craft is ex-
tended to those bereaved. E. G. G.

John Canning'.

John Canning, father of James B. Can-
ning and Thomas H. Canning, florists of
Providence, died at his home 1.38
Knowles street, a few days ago after an
illness of only two days. Death came
from cerebral hemorrhage. Mr. C'anning
was born in County Leitrim, Ireland, sev-
enty years ago, and emigrated to this
country when thirty-five years of age,
coming direct to Providence.

W. H. M.

James Wardrop.

James Wardrop, one of the best-known
residents ot the Sewiekly Valley, Pa., died
recently at the age of eighty-eight years.
He was born in Ayrshire, Scotland, and
came to Pittsburg in l.s;?;j, shortly after-
ward eiig.-iging in the nursery business in
what is now called Manchester, a district
of .\lleglieny ( 'ity. In the early fifties he
was tlie leading seedsman on Fifth avenue
iu Pittsburg. E. C. R.

Mrs. 'Wm. G. 'Wallace.

Mrs. William G. Wallace, wife of the
well-known florist and landscape gar-
dener, formerly city park keeper, of Port-
land, Ore., died at her home April 22.
The deceased was a native of Bath, Eng-
land, and sixty-three years of age. Her
father was a Britisli" army officer for
forty-eight years, and died in Her Majes-
ty's service. Mrs. Wallace leaves a hus-
band, daughter and three sons to mourn
her death.

Miss Florence Stuart.

The sad news has reached us of the
deatii of Miss Florence Stuart, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Stuart, of Ander-
son, Ind,, and niece of Mr. and Mrs. E. G.
Hill, of Richmond, which occurred Sun-
day morning, April 30. Miss Stuart was
a lovely character; all that was good
and ennobhng was hers, and her suffering
was borne with great patience. She had
been ailing only a few short months from
lung trouble. To the bereaved parents
tlie heartfelt sympathy of the craft is ex-
tended. E. G. G.

BOOKS RECEIVED.

How TO Grow Chrvsanthkmums.—
Publishers, American Gardening, 136
Liberty street, New York, paper cover.
Price 25c. This is an excellent, practical
littlebook.beingacompilation of articles
appearing from time to time in the
columnsof American Garrieningand other
journals. It embraces the whole sub-
ject of chrysanthemum growing, both in
the open and under glass. The cultural
hints contained in the "Chrvsantliemum
Growers' Calendar" are from the pens of
two of the most successful growers of
the tjueen of Autumn in the neighbor-
hood of New York, and are concise and
to the point. Useful hints on seed sav-
ing, taking the bud, fertilizers and man-
ures are furnished. A chapter ie also
devoted to diseases; and a list of win-
ning varieties at the exhibitions of the
past year is provided. The book is very
fully illustrated.

May 6, 1899.

Thb F=i-orists' Exchange.

49 ^

Boston.

Market Notes.

Soiiio vt'iy lieavy consignments
have been received ttie past weelc, and
sliipments, tlioiigli fairly good for tliis
season, compared witli tlie quantities of
stocli, are very small. Carnations, which
have up to now held up very well, are be-
ginning to feel the effects of an over-
stocked market. Though the quality is
very good the quantities compel a low-
ering of prices; few carnations realize
<fl.50 a 100, on an average $1 being a
more universal figure, though a limited
quantity of fancy [)inks make as high as
.Ifi. Hoses sell very slowly and at lowest
prices yet reached this season. Mucli
good stock goes at from $1 to .fS. The
tine grades of Bride and Bridesmaid make
.fO to .f.s. Beauty Or hybrids find very
little call. Violets are now about over
though some Campbell are really fine,
holding their color and size exceedingly
well. These bring Toe. Most of the otjier
violets in the market run from 25c. to
40c. a 100. The demand for arbutus, on
Monday, was very good.

On Thursday evening, April 27, the
regular meeting of the Horticultural Club
was held. Wm. .1. Stewart was the guest
of honor on that evening. E. M. Wood
presided. When part of the dinner had
beendisposed of Professor Louis C. Elson,
in an exceedingly well-worded and witty
speech, presented Mr. .Stewart with a
purse of twenty-five gold pieces, each of
a lai'ge denomination, one for every year
of .Mr. St('\\ art's ni.n-rif(l life. That gen-
tlenuin was conqiletely taken aback and
deferred his response till later in the even-
ing when he made a most feeling reply.
Others of the party called upon to saj' a
few words were: Messrs. M. H. Norton,
Edward Hatch, P. Welch, John Galvin,
Warren Ewell, .fackson Dawson, Fred K.
Mathison, Mr. Uinu and E. H. Osborne.
Professor Elson entertained the party
with a few of his songs.

As a result of the decision of the Massa-
chusetts Horticultural Society to remove
from thiur present ([uarters, fliirty appli-
cations for life membership have been
received by the secretary within a w'eek.

At the May meeting of the Gardeners
and Florists Club held Tuesday, Wm. N.
Craig, of Taunton, read a paper on "The
House Sparrow." Mr. Craig realizes that
the sparrow has faults and does some
damage, say for about two months in
the year; but that the good he does the
remaining ten months more than coun-
tei'balances this damage. A general dis-
cussi(jn followed and a vote of thanks
was tcndi'red .Mr. Craig.

Kobert Craig, of Philadclpiiia, was
in town the early part of the week.

Fred K. .Mathisou is to read a paper on
Saturdav before the Lenox (Afass.) Hor-
ticultural Society. F. J. N.

Chicag:o.

The Weather and Trade.

We are in the midst of a heated
term — the thermometer registering be-
tween SO antl 1)0 degrees. Although the
soil is not dry below, it is hard on newly
planted small plants, seeds, etc.

The unusual hot spell is affecting the
crops of roses and carnations. Some
mildew is visible, but taken as a whole
the i|uality is still good, and so far im-
nu'nse cuts have been sent in. Rosea are
already being thrown out to allow of
replanting. This will have a tendency to
keep the supply and demand more nearly
equal.

There is still plenty of Beauty, going
at from .12 to .f3 per dozen for the best,
and shorts seem to get cleared oft at
some price.

Some gladioli and swainsona are
coming in. Pansies are late and not
plentiful. On May 2, the Southern lilac
showeil up in larger quantities.

Nurserymen's Association.

We see by the program just out
that the 24th annual convention of the
American Association of Nurserymen
meets in this city .June 14 and 1.j. The
place selected istlie Chii-.-igc) Iteacli Hotel,
near the World's Fair <lr-oiin(is, some live
miles away and right on Lake Michigiiu,
near Illinois Central tracks. If peace and
quiet are aimed at the meeting place
should be a success; it is, however, rather
out of the way for those who do not
know the city.

Peter Hollenback's removal to 191
Randolph strei't was a good one. He re-
ports e.Kcellent business, and intends tak-
ing a trip to the old country to look over
the seed trade In London, Holland, etc.,
leaving here about .July 1. This will be
his first visit since his arrival in this city
wenty-five years ago from Germany.

Kouud About.

John Muir, ;!530 Michigan avenue,
like a good many others this year, was
late with part of his hlies. He has still
quite a batch of the latest now placed
out in the open air and partly shaded in
midday. These he is keeping for Decora-
tion Day.

Carnation planting began last week in
real earnest. By Tuesday of this week,
Peter Reiuberg expects to finish his 150,-
000 plantation. George is a little later
and will put out 75,000. Wietor Bros,
have all of 100,000 planted, and A. C.
,\mling, ;?0,000. Owing to a heavier soil
Bassett & Washburn have not yet begun
planting. All are praying for rain, as
watering such vast fields is a heavy bur-
den this early.

Replanting of roses among the big-
growers is now also in full blast, George
Reinberg plants six houses, J. A. Bud-
long two houses, Bassett & Washburn
ten houses. Budlong expects his three
new 300 foot Beauty houses to be com-
pleted this week. These will be at once
planted with tine young stock.

George Wittbold reports a very heavy
shippiiig business in palms and ferns.

Kennicott Bros, had in some good
gladioli April 1, selUug at 75c. to fl
per dozen.

Adolph Anthes has removed his flower
store from 280 to 354 N. Clark street.

Ess.

Philadelphia.

Club News.

The Club meeting on Tuesday last
was fairly well attended. Owing to pres-
sure of business Thos. B. Meehan was
unable to read his paper on hardy shrubs.
-At the June meeting Benjamin Durfee
will talk on " Bacteria in the .Soil."
Among the exhibits at Tuesday's meet-
ing was a vase of carnations from A. M.
Herr, of Lancaster, Pa., one of the (Cali-
fornia varieties showing much improve-
ment since last seen here. Also a plant
of Alpina nutans, a stove subject with
canna-like foliage from M. Punch, gar-
dener to Mr. I^e Boutillier, of German-
town; and a plant each of hybrid calceo-
laria and Bougainvillea Sanderiana from
John Hobson, gardener to E.A.Schmidt,
Esq., Radnor, I'a. .Vltied de Meyer, of
Ghent, and James Withers, New York,
were present at the meeting.

Market Notes.

There is practically no change to
report in the cut flower market; all kinds
of flowers are in excessive supply and
prices rule low with lots of stock unsold.
A larger supi»ly of outdoorstf)ck is arriv-
ing daily, .\lthough the season is late
the very warm w<'a,tiier of the past week
has lirought outdoor flowers into bloom
very rapidly. Lilac is fully two weeks
earlier this year.

Jottings.

The Dreer Nurseries at Riverton
present a very busy appearance just now.
Orders are very heavy, and the packing
department is about three days behind.
The business is general, including all
kinds of plants. The houses are looking
very well. More improvements are
planned for this .Summer and the various
departments are being gradually more
concentrated in order to facilitate the
work, .\nother acre of ponds has been
added to the aquatic department and ex-
tensive plantings of Japanese iris, etc.,
have been made.

David Chffe has been sending in some
nicely grown hybrid calceolarias which
have found ready sale. The plants are in
5 and '!-incli pots, and have proved quite
a novelty with the retail stores.

Godfrey Aschmann has sold out his
lease of the greenhouses he was operat-
ing on loth street below Ontario street,
and has to remove the houses and stock
by June 1 to his own place half a block
away. As a result of this his place has
been the Mecca for buyers of bedding
plants the past week, as he thought it
best to sell low rather than to move
plants.

The theatre benefit of the BowUng Club
on Thursday night was a very successful
affair. David Bust.

Akehurst Chaa * Son 4S9

iUen J K 60"

Allen W3 600

Am Gaidening 490

Am Jiidoo Oo . . . .603- «

Am Rose Oo <83

AmosN 606

Aschmann G 497

BaderJ. 498

Baker W J 600

BakerJ T 490

Baldwin A J 498

BallerFA 487

Bassett & Washburn 601
Bayersdorfer H & Oo 506

Beach J E 489

Beaulieu H 486

Becker Fred 0 49S

Beckert W C •'> i6

BergerH HSOo.... 485

Black, Ohas 487

Blanc A 4 Co 606

Blauvelt & Quttman 600

Bloom J S 606

Bobbink A Atkins... 4^7

Boerner Fred 490

Boston Florist Let-
ter Oo 503

Brinton WP 4S7

Buckbee H W 485

Buuyard HA... 491-5 1
Burpee WA « Co.... 486
Business Opportuni-
ties *»«

Campbell C4 A.... 489

OannodyJD 605

Oavanaugh M 498

Cetrey Letter Co. - . . 603
CLinnlckW J.... 487-502
ChrlBtensen MA.. 400

Oleary * Co 6 j2

Olucas&Boddington

Oo 483

Coles IB 49^

Conard & Jones Co.. 498

ConnellB 487

Cope W & Co ."103

Cottage Gardens . . . 4K3

Oowen'B N Sons 505

Cox Seed Co 484

CoxO W 491

Crabb & Hunter 490

Craig Robt « Son ... 491

Crane Bros 503

Cranes <87

Cunningham J. H . . 606
CutFlower Exchange 500

DaneOJ W'

Decker BlauveltCo.. 6C.0

Demlng Oo 602

De Pew Bros 489

Deutsche Gartner

Zeitung 603

De Witt P M 400

Dletsch A& Oo 604

Dillon J L 486

Dlngee & Conard Co. 491
DomerFaSonsOo. 489

Doyle J A Co 401

Dreer By A.. 484-91-606

Damont&Co 600

Dunlop J H 601

Eastern Ohem Co... 602
Edwards & Docker.. 603

EhretF 601

ElchholzH 602

ElseleO 608

ElseleJ a 608

ElizabethNurseryOo 485
Elliott Wm k Sons.. 481

We beg to acknowledge receipt from
Secretary Robert Manning, of Part I. of
the Transactions of the Massachusetts
Horticultural Society for the year 1898.
The pamphlet contains reports of the So-
ciety's business meetings, and gives in
full' the papers read and discussions
thereon.

Elliott W H 60

ElUottJ L 504

Elliott &Ulam 486

Ellis & PoUworth. , 604
Ellwanger k Barry.. 4S7
timmans Geo M.... 600

Faust EG SCO 6li2

Felthousen J E 490

F & F Nurseries 487

"•loriltHaUAH'n... 603

FosterLH *''8

Fryer E 606

Germain Fruit Co... 485

QlbbonsH W 604

OibllniOo 604

QilchriitA 498

Good & Reese Co.... 499
Gorton & Ltdger-

woodOo 605

GrallertS Oo 480

Greene & Underbill 409

Gunlber W H 5 lO

Hackett.>no& Co... 489

Haerens Bros 4H7

HallW E 602

Hancock d Son ... 490

Hancock L R' 486

HargadlneEO, 486

Harris 0 A S Co 497

Hart M A 5C0

HeinlJ Oi Son.... 400

Heiss J B 490

HenneckeOOo 603

Herr AM 489

Herr D K 490

Herrmann A 606

Hews A H & Co !)03

Hicks SOrawbuck.. 600

EimngerBros 503

Hill EG 4 Oo 601

HippardE 604

HltchiDgs 4 Co ... 605
Hotfmeister Flor'lCo 491

Holbrook Bros 605

Holton & Hunkel Co 601

Horan E 0 600

Horan Jaa 4 Son 498

HornorOB& Son.. 487
Hort'l Advertiser. . . 503
Hughes George J — 498
Hulsebosch Bros.... 484

Internat'l Heater Co 504

Irviue Floral Co 450

Jackson EB 487

Jackeon aPerklnsOo 487

Jacobs S 4 Sons 606

Jennings EB 490

Jennison WO 6u2

Johnson 4 Stokes... 484

JonesH T 487

Joosten OH 486-506

KastlngWmF 600

KelseyHP 501

Eennioott Bros Oo . . 601

Knapper A 486

Kraber W G 602

Kraft PlantTonicCo 502

KuehnO A tOl

Lager 4 Hurrell 501

Lakeview Rose Gard 491

Lane L R 490

Langjahr AH. ,.. 600

Lang J 600

Lawritzen O 490

LitUefleld HF 189

LooklandLnmberOo 602
LoganAve.G'houaea 489

Long D B .i03

Lord ft Bnmtkani Oo 605
MacDonald 4 Mc-

Manne 600

Mad^r P 497

Maenner H 601

MarkleJos 490

May JN .iol

McBride Nursery.... 602
McOarthy N F & Oo. 600
McFadden E C. .486, 500
McEelIar4Wlnterson600

MerkelO & Son 486

Meyer J C 4 Oo 603

Michel P 4 BOo.... 498

MillangF 600

Miller A L 498

Minor WL 486

MonlDger John OCo 605

lloon SO 487

Moon W H Co 487

Morris Floral Co 499

Moaa Q M 601

Murphey RH 491

Murphy Wm 489

Myers 4 Co 605

Nafl Florists' Board

of Trade 603

National PlantCo. 491-98
NTOut FlowerCo.. 600
N Y Mkt G Ass n ... 486
Newburgh Floral Co 498
Newport Nursery Oo 487

Nielsen N J 490

NiessenL 601

O'Brien T F 490

Ormsby E A 604

Ouwerkerk P 487

Park Nursery 487

Parry J R 486

Peacock WP 498

PeckhamSS 498

PennockSS 500

Pierce F OCo 604

PiersonFRCo 483

Pittsburg Out Flower

Co 60 J

PItzonka O 498

Plant Seed Co 486

PnllenA 487

QuakerCity Macta Oo 505
Rackbam O A... .498

Rawlings EI 602

Rawson G P 490

Rawson W W40o.. 485

Reck J ... 498

Red Towers Green-
houses 604

Reed 4 Keller 603

ReeserO A Co 491

RoidE 601

ReimersO W 486

Reinberg Bros.. 489, 601

Renard Jos 489

Reynolds A L 490

lilckseokerObas H.. 601
Rider-Ericsson En-
gine Oo 5'14

RlppergerG £04

RoenierF 485

RoIkerA4 8ons.486, 603

RoseMfgOo 602

Kutledge Nurseiies. 489

Ryersou U 0 6o2

Salter W H 491

Schiller J L 486

ScbmidtJ 0 487 489

SchmitzFWO 484

SchulthelB A 498

Schultz A 601

ScbwabeO O 606

Schwelnlurth Wm... 490
Schweiuturth FO... 480

Scollay Jno A 605

Sea OUff Nursery ... 490

.Seawanbaka Ghs 499

SeidelD B 606

ShelmireWR 489

Shellroad Q'h'se Co. 601
Sheridan WF .... 60o

Siebrecht & Son 484

Skabcura Dip Oo 602

Smith N 4 Son 490

Smith W 4 T Oo . . . . 483
Smooth On MfgOo. 604

Soltau0 4 0o 601

Stearns A T Lum Oo 604

Steffens E. 603

SlLouisOutFlow'rCo 601
Storrs 4 Harrison Oo 499
Slootbofl H A ft Co.. 495
Stumpp 4 Walter Oo 484

Stuppe Wm 486

Supper J. 601

Sutherland O A 600

Suzuki 4 Ilda 486

Swajne Wm 489

Taylor E J 489

Thorburn J M 4 Co. 484

TigerM F 487

Tobacco Wareh'ing

.^TiadiugCo 602

Traendly 4 Schenck f'OO
Tau Home Gn£fen

4 00 tH*

Vaughan's Seed

Store 484. 606

Vick 4 HillOo 498

Vincent R Jr 4 Son

487, 490

Vredenburg &Co... <02
Wants *88

Watson TR 487

Weber 08 4 Sons... 604
Weber H 4 Sons,... 489

Weeter& Don 486

Welch Bros 600

WhindlB Pottery Oo 6i 3

Whitton 4 Sons 602

Wlftor Bros 601

WilckeE 490

Willowmead Gardns 601

Wittbold Geo 488

Wolf AQ4Bro 604

Wood Prop 486

Wood Glass Co 606

Young J 5 0

Young TJr 600

Zimmer C 487

Index of Advertisements.

PLANTS. SEEDS.
BULBS. FLOWEKS,

.490-91-99-602

^■'06

..486-91-97-98

Abutilcn.
Acalypba
Ageratum
-99-606
AljsBum. . . .487-97-98-99
-606

Alternanthera 486-90

-91-97-98-99-501 -(6

Amaryllis 5C6

Ampelopsis Veitchil. 486
-87-99

Anthemis 499

Aquatics 486-90-606

Araucarias 487

Asparagus . .483.86-87-90
-91-99-601-06

Aspidistra 486-98

Asters . .485-86-89-98-606

Azaleas 483-87-98

Bedding and Basket
Plants (not specif-
ioally indeiedl .487-91
-97-99-601-06
Begonias... .484-87-91-97
-98-99-602-6 6

Bougainvilleas 506

Bulbs. Roots and
Herbaceous Plants
(not'peclticallyin-
deied)..483-84-86-87-89
-606

Caladluma

Cannas. .4R3-86-89-90-91
-97-98-99-606

Callas 486-90-506

Calceolarias 484

Carnations. . 483-S6-87-89
-90-91-97-98-601-02-06

Celery 487

Chrysanthemums. 4S3-86
-e9-90-91-98-99-501-O«

Cinerarias 484

Clematis. . . . 483-87-01-99

-506
Coleus. . . 186-90-91-98-99
-60-2-06

Cosmos 489-97

CrotODS 491

Cuphea 491-99

Cut Flowers 60U-01

Cycas Stems 484

Oycap Plants

Cyclamen. . .485-86-97-99

Cyperus 497-602-06

Dahlias 484-98-99-606

Daisies. .487-89-90-99-606
Decorative Green-
house Plants (not
specl&cally in-
dexed) 489-99

Dracasnas. . .486-89-90-97
-98-99-606

Ericas 487

Ferns 486-86-98

Ferns (Hardy Out)...

Feverfew 499-606

Ficus 487-90-98

Flowering Green-
bouse Plants (not
specifically in-
dexed) 490-99

Fressia 485-90

Fuchsias 486-89-90-91

-97-99-602-06
Geraniums .483-80-87-89
-90-91-98-99-501-1 2-06

Gladioli 483-84

Gloxinias 484-606

Qrevillea 485

Gypsophila 602

Heliotrope 486-90-99-602

Hyacinths 486-606

Hydrangeas. . . . 483-86-87
-90-99-6.6

Iris 487

Lantanas 491-99

Leaves and Sprays. . .601

-03-06
Lillums. . . . 484-85-87-606
Lily of the Valley. 483-84

-85

Marguerites 499

Montbretias 484-506

Musa 498-99-606

Mushroom Spawn .. 502

Myosotis, 499-602

Orai)Re(Oiaheite).... 499

Orchids 489-501

Paionias 483-87

Palm Seeds 484-86

Palms.. ..487-9f'-91-88-99
Pansies . . 486-86-87-89-90

-502
Petunias... 491-98-99-601
-06

Physalis 486-806

Phlox 499

Pinks (Hardy) ...499-601
Primulas.. .481-86-91-98

-99-601-06
Rhododendrons. . . 483-87
Roses. . . . 483-S6-87-90-97
-99-601-06

Salvia 486-87-99-61 6

Santolina 487

Seeds .483-84 86-91-606
Small Fruits.. .486-87-99
Smilai. . .486-89-90-91-98

-99-602-06
Shrubs — Evergreen,
Ornamental and
Flowering (not
specifically in-
dexed)... .487-90-98-99
-606

Spiriea 487

Strawberry Plants.. 486
-87-606

Swainsona 499

Trees (Fruit and Hut) 483

-87-99
Trees (Shade and
Evergreen). ..483-87-99

Tuberoses 484-99

Vegetables 486-87

Verbenas . . 486-98-90-601
VlBcas . . .486-87-90-91-97

-98-99-602-06
Vines and Climbers
(not specifically
indexed).. 484-85-86-87
91-97-98-99-6'J6
Violets..480-89-90-99-506

MISCELLANEOUS

Auctioneers 5C0-tl2

Baskets 501-02

Buard of Trade 603

Boilers 501-06

Books 49C-603

Boxes 603

Out Flowers, Whole-
sale and Commis-
sion Dealers... 600-01
Fertilizers. 184-501-03-04

Florists' Letters 603

Florists' Supplies.. . 600

-01-03-1,6
Flower Pots, Vases,

etc 600-02-03

Fruit and Flower

Plates 502

Olaf 8 602-04-06

GreenhouseOon-

strucllon 504-06

Greenhouse Lumber 502

-04-06
Greenhouse Requi-
sites 604-06

Hail Insurance 603

Help Wanted 488

Insecticides.. .496-501-02

MaHica 604

Metal Designs 506

Moss 601

Newspapers 503

Photographs

Pipes, Joints and

Valves 806

PlantTuba

Pumps 604

Putty 60S

SaleorRont 488

Situations Wanted.. 488

Sprayers 502

Stationery 603

Tools, Implements

etc 501-02-01

TyiegMaterial 503

Ventilators 604-06

Wants 488

Wire Designs.. 6.0-01-03

CATALOGUES RECEIVED.

James T. Baker, Bustleton, Pa.— Price List
of Kambler roses.

BOBBINK & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J.— We
have received from this firm copies of cata-
logues of the f ollowinir foreign copcerns repre-
spntVd hv BobbiDk & Atkins in America:
V LemJne & File, France (General Stock);
Horticultural C<>mr?y'„Bo8koop. Holland
(iSIursery Stock, etc ) : R. Van Til & Co.. Hille-
Bom Holland (Bulbsl; Jules Gonchault.France
(Fruit and Ornamental Trees, etc.)

494

Thb F=!i-ORiSTS' Exchange.

The Present Condition of Bulb
Culture in Bermuda.

The last year has doubtless marked
the lowest point in the deterioration of
the lily bulb in Bermuda, great scarcity
of flowers this season being due not only
to the exceedingly poor quality of most
of the bulbs obtained for forcing, but also
to the smaller number of bulbs sent to
the New York market. The losses have
fallen not only upon the American forcer,
but quite as heavily upon the Bermuda
grower. In continuing the study of the
disease affecting the Bermuda lily, the
writer was authorized to visit Bermuda
during the first weeks of April when the
lilies were mostly in bloom.

During a two weeks' stay, nearly every
lily field of importance was visited and
examined, and the writer wishes here to
acknowledge the uniform courtesy and
hospitality extended to him by residents
of these beautiful islands, especially by
those interested in agriculture. Great
diversity exists in regard to the condi-
tion under which bulbs as well as other
crops are grown. The soil of the Islands,
as is well known, varies fiom a light
"coral sand" with almo.st no organic
matter or mineral constituents, such as
phosphoric acid, potash, iron and free
lime, to the deep or dark red soils which
are almost clay in their nature, contain-
ing the finer silt-like sand with much or-
ganic matter, more or less iron and phos-
phoric acid but often lacking in free lime.
That the condition of the soil has a very
great effect upon the vigor and healthfui-
ness of the lily is at once apparent to
even a casual observer. In fact, the lily
is not different in this respect from most
other crops. Bermuda soil scarcely ever
gets a rest. While one crop is being "taken
out, another is put in, and sometimes it
is the same crop year after year. The
question of what fertilizers to use and
the manner of using them l^eeomes a very
important one and is beginning to be
fully realized by the most progressive
planters.

The Legislature has established a Pub-
lic Garden to be conducted along the
same lines as the experimental farms in
the United States and Canada. The
.Superintendent of the Garden. Mr. G. A.
Bishop, formerly of Kew Gardens, Eng-
land, is doing much to develop interest
in agricultural subjects. The illu.stration

tially with our own, which have also
been published in the Exchange. We rec-
ommended discarding and destroying all
diseased stock and propagating only
from vigorous, healtliy bulbs, also to
avoid land in which bulbs had been
grown without rotation for several \ ears.
Mr. Bishop also experimented with differ-
ent methods of treating the bulb to pre-
vent developmentof mites and fungi. As
a result of jjutting these recommenda-
tions into operation, many growers have
crops which are far sujjerior to what
they had last year. There are many in-
stances, however, where growers pre-
ferred to follow their old custom, with
the result that hardly a healthy plant
can be found in their fields.

There are three diseases prevalent in
the Islands, one known as " Yellows" is
evidently brought on b.y a variety of
causes. The fir.st that should be men-
tioned is a lack of lime in many of the
soils, that is, lime that the plant can take
up. A plant which is not rich in feeding
roots is unable to take lime from lime-
stone and as this is the condition of some
of the soil, the leaves of the lilies growing
in it are almost white. In other eases,
yellowing appears to be due to a Lack of
iron, and a third cause for yellowing is
decay and destruction of the roots b.v
fungi and mites. The latter cause pr(j-
duces scattered cases, plauts here .and
there throughout a field are white wliile
their neighbors may be iierfectl.v green
and vigorous. An examination of tliese
yellow scattered cases always revealed
an entire absence of feeding roots or the
destruction of the root hairs of the feed-
ing roots to such an extent that the
plants could not obtain lime. It is of
course evident that the bulbs of these
yellowed plantscannot be as vigorous as
those produced by plants having green
leaves. As a matter of fact, these yel-
lowed leaves cannot make any nourish-
ment whatever for the dependent bulb
and unless they turn green again, as they
occa.sionally do, after the production of
new roots, the top is worthless.

Another disease which is very prevalent
and often very destructive to the leaves
and stems of plants is one known as
"Ward's Disease." This is characterized
by the appearance on the leaves of small
brown spots which in moist weather in-
crease rapidly in size, finally destroying
the whole top. Where fields are not jiroj)-
erl.v sprayed with Bordeaux mixture this
trouble may sometimes defoliate the
plants shortly after the flowering period,
cutting off much valuable and important
nourishment from the bulbs. Tliat this
disease has had Sf)n]ething to do with
the general weakening of the stock can-
not be doubted.

Partial View of a Bermuda Lily Field.

shows liis dwelling house and laboratory
recently erected in the Gardens. Shortly
after reaching the Islands, a ynv ago, he
made a careful investigation of bulb cul-
ture from all its standpoints, and pub-
lished a report, which was very fully re-
viewed in the columns of the Exchange.
Mr. Bishop's conclusions agreed substan-

The third disease is the one which we
recognize here; the leaves are deformed,
light-colored, often covered with numer-
ous, minute, shrunken dead spots, due to
the attack of green fly and spots pr<jduced
as the result of the general weakened
condition of the bulbs. Such plants sel-
dom, if ever, produce a good flower, and

their roots are always badly infested
with mites and fungi. This trouble is
readily distinguished from the former,
and undoubtedly is a direct result of a
weak bulb. These are the plants which
the Bermuda growermust carefully weed
out and destroy. If this is done system-
atically, and careful attention is given
to renovating and improving the soil, it
will not be long before the forcer of Ber-

The Relation of Bacteria to the
Nutrition of Plants.

(Concluded from page 404.)

III. THE NITRIFYING BACTERIA.

While many of the products of putrefac-
tion are in such form that they may be
again used directly by plants, some of

Dwelling House and Laboratory of G. A. Bishop, Superintendent of
Public Gardens, Bermuda.

muda bulbs can count with some cer-
tainty upon his crop of flowers.

I was much pleased to find a very
strong sentiment against cutting and
shipping of flowers to sell in the United
States. The best growers unanimously
condemn this proceeding, but it is diffi-
cult to prevent unscrupulous people from
giving the Islands a bad name in this re-
spect. The injurious effect upon the bulb
of cutting off several inches of the stem
withtheflowers and buds has been many
times pointed out. It is as injurious as
it the top had been killed by fungi, and
often more so, as it is a great shock to
the plant, and has a tendenc.v to cause
premature starting of the bulbs.

The practice of disbudding, leaving only
one bud to a plant, is quite generally fol-
lowed, and there can be little doubt but
that it is beneficial to the plant and hence
to the bulb, but this is an entirely differ-
ent process from cutting off the top, as
everyone acquainted with the principles
of plant growth knows.

Those of us interested in bulb culture
have sometimes thought that this was
the main industry of I'.ermuda; but as a
matter of fact, while it is one of the ver.v
important industries, it is said to be far
exceeded by the raising of potatoes and
onions. These are also mainly shipped
to the New York markets for distribu-
tion over the United States. The onion
appears to be subject to a number of im-
portant diseases. The greatest loss has
been suffered this year as a result of the
attaik of tlirips. The work of these little
insects causes the tops to become blotched
with white dead spots, and if the thrips
are very numerous the tops are killed, all
except the young growth. The spots
produced by thrips are often followed in
damp weather by decay-producing fungi.
One of these is Macrosporium. This fun-
gus is thought also to attack healthy
plants, and is very prevalent in some
parts of the United States. A fungus dis-
ease which is more common is known as
the onion rot, and is related to the fun-
gus which causes a similar rot of pota-
toes. The roots of the onion and the
bulb are often attacked by the same mite
that attacks the lily bulb. We observed
a number of instances where considera-
ble damage had been done in this way.
The trouble on onions, however, will
likely not develoj) to any great extent,
owing to the fact that thev are grown
from seed obtained from Teneriffe. Onions
should not be used for rotation with
lilies.

The illustration shows a part of one of
the best fields examined.

Alhekt F. Woods.

Division of A'egetable Physiologv and
Pathology, U. S. Department of Agricul-
ture.

them are not so, but must first undergo
further change. Some of the ammonia
or nitrogen compounds formed in decay
do not contain as much oxygen as must
be present in the nitrogen salt which can
be used by higher plants. These com-
pounds may be in the form of pure am-
monia or the form known in the language
of chemistry as nitrites. Now this group
of nitrifying bacteria has the power of
using these nitrogen compounds and
thereby changing them into the nitrates
which contain the amounts of oxygen re-
quired in the food of higher plants. This
process must go on in the soil constantly
in order that these nitrogen compounds
may be made into the nitrates— the util-
izable. These bacteria must not be con-
fused with the bacteria of putrefaction.
They are entirely different, and it is not
known that they are ever primarily in-
terested in inducing putrefaction. They
take up a part of the work at the point
where it Is left by putrefactive bacteria,
and carry on the work until the food sub-
stances are enabled to start again in the
food cycle. There are sever.il kinds of ni-
trifying bacteria each of which performs
a certain part of tlie work of producing
the nitrates. It seems that pure ammo-
nia is affected by one kind of nitrifying
organism, while the nitrites are built into
nitrates by another kind. We do not
know definitely just how many kinds of
nitrifying bacteria there are, but several
have been identified.

We are in no danger of attaching too
great importance to the work of these
bacteria which bring about decay. The
bodies of plants and animals at the time
death occurs are entirely too complex to
be used again by plants as foods. We
could not nourish our plants directly by
giving them the fiesh or bones of an"ani-
mal. For a long time we have known
that such things are entirely too complex
and must be reduced to far simpler forms
before plants can again use them. We
have not known very long the signifi-
cance of this reduction of complex sub-
stances to slni|ile nncv. We do not yet
tlicjroughly uii(ier.«laiid the process.

It has been definitely determined that
in the absence of bacteria and whatever
there may be of animal organisms which
have to do with decay, no decomposition
can take place. Many experiments have
been made which show conclusivel.y that
should a piece of flesh be kept free from
these scavengers it would maintain its
structure for an indefinite period. Such
men as Tyndalland Huxley gave much of
their time in showing this to be true. If
bacteria were not present in nature we
should have all dead bodies of plants and
animals remaining on the surface of the

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495

earth, umleconipoped except as affected
b.v action of wind, water and change of
tenipei"iture; and tlie time wonid be sur-
prisingly sliort until we should tind our
usual walks obstructed by the accumula-
tion of lifeless forms. And the inconven-
ience this developed would be slight in-
deed in importance as compared with
another phase of the question, \\ehave
seen how the green plants untler the inrtu-
ence of the sun take water and carbon
dio.xide and carry them through various
changes until ^ve reach the substances we
know as starches and sugars. We know
that before these starches and sugars can
be made into plant and animal tissue
they must be worked over into new com-
pounds together with certain salts of
nitrogen, sulphur, iron, etc., which are
obtained from the soil. Now should
these nitrogen salts be taken constantly
from the soil, and its .supply never re[ilin-
ished from the usual sources li\' dei-oniijo-
sition of organic bodies, it is evi'lent tliat
the supply would soon be exhausted and
all plant life must end since the means of
suppoi'ting it are no longer present. And
if plant life ends animal life must surely
end since the latter is directly dependent
upon the former.

In actual practice anj' natural deficien-
cy is frequently met by the introduction
of fertilizers. These may be classed under
two general heads. Those which are the
direct organic products of animals or
plants — usually of animals — and those
which are manufactured from such jjro-
ducts and also from certain chemicals
which supply the soil with some of the
needed salts. Almost all of these, how-
ever, must be worked over by the bac-
teria before they are suitable food sub-
stance for growing plants. The economic
significance of the addition to the soil of
most fertilizers is not that substances are
introduced which may be transformed
directly into plant tissue, but rather that
these fertilizers form suitable food for the
bacteria of decomposition and that as
these bacteria use up the part of the or-
ganic matter which is desijable from
their point of view, they tornr other sub-
stances which can then be utilized by
higher plants. Doubtless some fertilizers
have been acted upon by the liacteria of
dei.^omposition before being put upon the
market, in which case they require less
time before being actually utilizable; but
this saving of time does not compensate
for the loss by such a method of things
which would enrich the soil and which
would not be lost should tlie decomposi-
tion have taken jjlace in connection with
the soil. As a consequence that soi lis
always better which has been enriched
by the slow decomposition of a certain
iimount of organic products, rather than
by the addition of the same amount of
partially decomposed organic products.
It is true, however, that such advantage
could easily be offset by the addition of
larger amounts of partially decomposed
substances.

liul wlietherall of this decoiiii)osition
whicl] is l(p enrich the soil taUis place in
tlie presence of the soil or eisewliere, the
action of the bacteria, bringing aliout the
decomposition is nonetheless significant.
We find the organized bodies of animals
and plants which contain large auKHints
of highly organized materials. These
bodies at tlie cessation of life cannot be
utilized directly as food by any of the
higher plants and by but few animals. If
the action of the bacteria of putrefaction
were not present we should soon have
practically .all the available food materi-
als in the universe bound up in these deail
bodies, and after a time all life must
cease, because there would be no food
substances with which life may be sup-
ported. But the bacteria of putrefaction
live by means of these dead bodies and in
so doing break up their compounds,
which soon become scattered into the air
and soil. Some of these decomposition
comi)ounds may be used directly b.v
higher plants; and some of them, having
too much nitrogen in ijr(»portion to the
amount of oxygen contained, are furtlier
acted upon by the nitrifying bacteria and
made into nitrates which contain enough
f»xygen to make them sintable foods for
higher jdants. It Is clear then that these
two groups of bacteria — the putrefactive
and nitrifying — constitute connecting
links in nature's food cycle. I!y means
of their action food substances may be
used again and again, first b,v plants,
then by animals, and so on so long as
there are present the organisms and
energy which make the transfer from
one to the other.

IV. TIIK liACTEUIA OF ROOT-TUBEKCLEB.

lint there is another group of bacteria
of exceeding great importance to which
we now wish to turn our attention, i. e.,
the bacteria of the so-called root-tubercles.

In discussing the process induced by
the liacteria of putrefaction 1 have said
already that certain gases are formed
which pass off iLito the air. .\s we well
know the one of these gases which is in
greatest abundance is carbonic acid gas,
one which may be taken directly into the
green leaves and worked immediately
into starch and sugars.

But among other things which are set
free by the bacteria in their work of de-
composition is a considerable quantity of
free nitrogen which passes out into" the
atmosphere, and ^\hich the leaves of
plants have no power of again taking up.
If all plants were to grow and die and
decay in one place, and should all the
substances they take from the soil be
thus returned to it by means of decompo-
sition the soil would never become im-
proverishcd liut would remain fertile.
But as we find that with every decompo-
sition some free nitrogen is lost, and since
we know that a great many plants or
parts of plants are constantly carried
away from the soil which produced them,
so that they have no opportunity of en-
riching it by returning to it. it becomes
evident that this great loss of nitrogen
must be supplied in some other way if we
are going to maintain the fertility of the

nos;e only. Since scientific knowledge of
this process has been obtained members
of tids family have been extensively
grown in order that the beneficial effect^
may be had. Several companies have
been formed which propose to sell the
tubercle bacteria, thus insuring the pur-
chaser in having the correct forms w ith
which his clovers, etc., may be grown.
Such seems hardly necessary since these
tubercle germs seem always to be present
in the soil and even to be able in some
cases to fix nitrogen in the absence of
plant roots. A few experiments have
been made witli these commercial prepa-
rations of tubercle bacteria, but none so
far as now known have been reported
favorably, except b.v the persons desiring
to sell the preparations. It may be that
sometimes a preparation will be i-old
which will be better than the bacteria
supplied in the soil by nature, but recent
experiments do not point in that direc-
tion.

I think I may safely repeat that the im-
portance of the action of the liacteria in
the nutrition of plants can hardly be
overestimated. The bacteria of putrefac-
tion, by living in the dead bodies of ani-
mals and plants, break down the complex
substances into simple ones, some of

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Nicholas J. Wietop.

soil. .\nd here I must refer again to our
fertilizers. Every successful horticulturist
knows that that fertilizer is best w'hich
contains much available nitrogen com-
pounds. He has learned through prac-
tice to select those fertilizers which can
give to his soil the best recompense for
the nitrogen carried off into the atmos-
phere and for the nitrogiMi and other
compounds which are lost by removal
from a soil of the plantsortinimals which
grew up<in it. Tliere are many of these
fertilizers — some good — and many worse
tlian worthless, but it is not a part of
our jiresent plan to discuss their merits.
In this paper it is our purpose to deal
with nature s means of replenishing the
soil, rather than with artificial means.
(The lecturer here referred to some exper-
iments which tended to show that the
tubercles on the i-oots of i-lover and other
members of the legiiniiiios;e family en-
riched the soil.)

('<iiitinuiiig hv said :

There can lie no longer any reasonable
doubt that the tubercle bacteria, are of
the greatest importance in reclaiming
worn out soils by bringing in from the
atmosphere the nitrogen, the absence of
whidi constitutes the poverty fif the soil.
So far this action has been found to take
place with plants in the family legumi-

which ma.v be again used directly liy
plants; others of these decomposition
pro<lucts are far too simple to be used
directly and are changed by the nitrifying
bacteria into nitrates which can be used
as plant food. Another decomposition
product — nitrogen — often escapes from
the decaying body into the atmosphere
and is brought back and again rendered
usable b.v the bacteria of the root tuber-
cles. Tlie bacteria constitute most im-
portant links in the food c.vcle of jilaiits
and animals, and were thi'.T absent most,
if not all, the life of the earth would soon
be impossible. Doubtless most of the ele-
ments of food have been through the food
cycle times innumerable, built into com-
plex food substances through the direct
or indirect infiueuceof the sun's rays, and
freed again from this complex food and
reduced to a usable form through the
action of the bacteria. Through centu-
ries of time the food elements, through
the influence of the sun, liave been made
into plant food. From jdants the food
has been made more complex in being
built up into animal bodies. After serv-
ing in the animal bod.y, the compounds
are reduced by the bacteria to simple sub-
stances with which we began and the
substances with which we begin again the
never ending story which iseverthe same.

THE MEN WE MEET.

I call a man remarkable who becomes a true
workman in this vineyard of the Highest. Be
his work that of palace-building and kingdom-
founding, or only ot delving and ditching, to
me it 18 no matter— or next to none. All
human work is transitory, small in Itself. • ♦
Only the worker thereof, and the spirit that
dwelt in him issigniflcani.— Carlyle.

No. 4,5.— NICHOLAS J. WIETOH.

The subject of oursketch this week was
born, bred, and educated in Chicago. He
is yet a youug man holding a very im-
portant position and has been a pro-
nounced success as wholesale florist from
the da.v hestarted inasbusiness manager
of his concern— the firm of Wietor Broth-
ers. An elder brother, H. Wietor, looks
after the growing end of the business at
the Eidge, some eight miles north of Chi-
cago, while Nick, as all the boys call him,
takes care of the city end.

Away back in the forties the father of
these boys, German born, bought land
when it could be had for a song, and
when the city limits (now encompas-sing
their property) were five miles distant.
For years he carried on farming anil
vegetable growing for the Chicago mar-
ket. It was on this old homestead sjiot,
October 24, 1872, that this stalwart,
pleasant-faced, good looking young fel-
low, as we now know him, first saw the
light. It does not appear that Nick him-
.self took kindly to the growing end, striv-
ing rather for a business education,
which no doubt has served him in good
stead in what now looks favorable (or a
brilliant life's calling in the .selling part
of one of the vast cut flower estalilish-
ments of the.se latter da.ys.

His early education was obtaineil at a
(ierman schoolin the neighborhood, then
in the public schools, graduating in isoo
from the Metropolitan Business College
of Chicago. Between this time and 1,S!)4
he occu|iied the position of a.ssistant
bookei'iier to B. F, Weber & Co., of Chi-
cago, taking additional night school les-
sons at the same time, thus showing his
bent for a business life.

Early in the S(iring of 1S94 the two
brothers started in as florists, selling their
products, first to tlie commission houses
of E. H. Hunt and T. .1. Corbrey. In
Se]itember, l.si)4. The Rogers I'ari; Flo-
ral Co. was organized, (and aconimission
store o|iened ;it41 Waliash avenue), which
consisted of .lolin Wuno, A. lender and
the Wietor Bros., with .\. .1. Wietor as
manager, to sell their own Howers. As
the last-iianied boys siemed bent on great
e.xiiansion, by mutual agreenieiit the two
lirnis mentioned sold out to the Wietor
Bros., who are now located at ol Waliash
avenue. For a, time the concern was still
known as the Rogers Park i loral Co.,
wliich title was finally dropijed so as to
identify their individual names with the
business.

Although the firm has been in existence
but five years, at the present time ."i;!,0()(>
roses are grown, including 40,(i(io .\nieri-
can Beauty, and 28,(J(J0 carnations. The
firm will add greatly to its cajiacitv bv
constructing new ranges of houses before
another year.

As a pretty good evidence of the quality
of the flowers grown as well as of the
business ca(paliility of Mr. Wietor as a
selling agent, their tables are usually the
first to be cleared of stock. They "have
worked np an excellent and regnl.-ir shiji-
ping trade, besides having a steady and
good class of home buyers.

Nick belongs to the younger men who
stick close to business; he is of pleasing
address and seems well fitted by nature
tor the position he occupies. Un .lune
15, 1897, he became a benedict, marry-
ing Elizabeth K. Theisou. Thev have'a
young son, si.x mouths old. Very sliortly
the family will move into a fine'residence
that Mr. Wietor is having Imilt for him-
self not far from the greenhouses.

Edgar Sanders.

The Good strons: Kind,

OOo. r»©r lOO llos.

BALES WEIGH (500 I.BS.

H. A. Stoothoff 4 Co.. I5l-I5fi W. 27th St., N. T. City
MeDtlon the Florlsta* Eicchange when writing.

496

The Rlorists'

•XCHKISGl

Insertion icill be given in thig column
to all communications free from animus,
but the opinions expressed do not neces-
sarily reitect our oxen.

Carnation Maud Adams.

Editor Florists' Exchange.

I have jnst read the lurthercorrespond-
ence in tout paper regarding carnation
Maud Adams, and wish to inform the
trade, through vour journal, that I am
the Innocent victim of the statements
that have been made, as yet unproved,
that the above variety is Richmond r<^
introduced. I wish to repeat what I be-
fore said, that there are parties who have
stated to me that the variety in question
is not Richmond. Where is the latter va-
riety to-dav ? I dont beUeve there is any
grower who can show it. ilaod Adams
has. with me, proved itself worth grow-
ing, having all the qoahties that go to
make a good carnation. If I could afford
it, I would challenge anybody to disprove
that I could raise Maud Adams in any
kind of soil, equally with any other va-
riety. When poor carnations are grown
it is" not always the fault of the soil or of
the variety.

Maud Adams is not my own seedhng,
but 1 always have believed, and always
wiU, that that variety should be credited
to (ieorge Hale.

I can show to-day a three-year-old
seedling of mv own exactly the same as
Maud Adams." I have four or five plants
yet of the former, and it is Impossible to
detect anv difference between the two
kinds. " Frank Niqlet.

Patchogue, X. Y.

tons pressure, the excess water being
foreed out of it. The Jadoo is allowed
to ferment until it reaches a certain tem-
perature. This lakes about thirty days.
At the start there is an average tempera-
ture of about lao degrees. The only dif-
ference in manufacture between that in
this eountrv and that in EngUind consists
in the fact that we manufacture our
Jadoo bv machinery, while in England
the work is done by hand. Therefore
our .Jadoo is more even in respect to the
mixture of our chemicals, and the moss
ana chemicals are as accurately weighed
as a druggist or a chemist would weigh
the ingreulents of a physician s prescrip-
tion.

Documents containing copies of testi-
monials auLi Usts of prizes awarded to
plants grown in Jadoo were ordered to
be filed lor general information.

Vases,

Jadoo.

Jadoo was discussed by the Philadel-
phia Florists' Club at its meeting on
Tuesdav night last.

In the course of the evenings business
the president invited remarks by the ex-
hibitors and called upon John Hobson,
gardener to E. .\. .Schmidt, Esq., Radnor,
Pa., for anything he desired to say con-
cerning his exhibit.

Mr, Hobson said: I would say that I
find that I can grow my plants better in
Jadoo than in the old compost. The fo-
liage is better and the culture much
eEisier. In the Summer time so much less
water is required. I have found Jadoo
to give greater satisfaction each year,
and the more 1 have tried it the better I
have liked it. The Calceolaria hybrida,
which was grown partly in Jadoo libre
and partly in soil, is much better than
anv I have ever grown. Last year I
grew them in the ordinary compost, but
mv plants this vear are far superior. In
fact. I have better plants at home than
the one I have brought in, this being
really a small plant. -As one becomes
better acquainted with Jadoo he is more
successful with it, and I have found there
is a great deal in understanding how to
use it properly.

Mr. Michell asked if Mr. Hobson had
sown the seeds of the calceolarias in
jadoo.

Mr. Hobson replied, I have not yet, but
I intend doing so this year. 1 mean to
use Jadoo more and more. I may say
that once you know it you will not give

Secretary Lonsdale.— I would a.sk Mr.
Hamburger whether it is a fact, as stated
in the -Florists' Review, " that one ton
of peat moss makes five tons of Jadoo,

Mr. S. Hamburger.— No; one ton of
peat moss makes four tons of Jadoo.

Mr. Lonsdale.— What makes the differ-
ence in weight?

Mr. Hamburi^er.- It is water and the
chemicals. The process of manufacture
of Jadoo is this: We take Holland i)eat
moss and hold it until it is absolutely
drv. What we are using now was
brought into this country in May of last
vear. We then take a mixture of soot,
raw gypsum, bone meal, phosphoric
acid, potash, nitrate of soda, and mix
these together, with warm water, just as
a man would mix mortar. Then we put
these into a double jacketed kettle with
a false bottom, which is heated by Uve
steam. We then put our peat moss into
a cage made of strips of steel with spaces
lietween each of the strips. We turn on
the steam, and the hot water pa.s.ses
through the chemicals in the false bot-
tom and up through the moss, which is
kept in that boiling condition for about
thirtv-five minutes. Then as much of the
exces's water as possible is drained oH,
and the cage is put under a jiress of sixty

Filling Window Boxes,
and Baskets.

For the beautifyingottheBurroundings
of public builuingB and hotels in a
crowded city, where flower beds and ex-
tensive lawns cannot be had, it becomes
necessarv lo use baskets, vases and
window'boxes. These, if properly filled,
and cared for afterward, can in a great
measure take the place of flower beds
and add much to the beauty of the en-
vironments.

In the ttllingof vases with plants which
must look at their best ail Summer the
tlorist has to take three things into con-
sideration: First, what is the aspect?
Second, is it sheltered from the winds?
Third, what care will the plants have as
to watering, etc.? After he has decided
these to the best of his ability, the vases
can be filled with some certainty of suc-
cess. On the north side, for instance, it
would be no use trying any flowering
plants; we have to resort to decorative
subjects only. Then again high winds
come up sometimes and no protection
from these is afforded. This compels the
use only of those plants that have fine
foliage, as the wind would break any of
the heavy and broad leaves of our sub-
tropical "plants. For this sunless side
ferns and coniferous plants only should
be used where the wind has lull play;
but if sheltered, a greater variety of
plants can be employed. Here is a pair
of large vases, one on each side of an
entrance. They will never feel the heat
of thesun,norbeblown upon by a strong
wind. They are of good size and will be
well taken care of all Summer, We will
plant them both alike, as no one but a
novice would think of doing otherwise.
In the center we can put either Dracaena
iadivisa, or Caladium esculentum; next
should come a few plants of aspidistra
or rex begonias of the larger types, then
iresine or one year old plants of Cen-
taureagymnocarpa. Next to these a row
of the common pteris fern of just the right
size will, with the vines, finish it ofl. Let
the vines be either vincas or Kenilworth
ivy.

For window boxes on the north side
re.x begonias, caladlums, small dractenas,
nephrolepis and pteris ferns can be used
with good effect, and they will not be-
come unsightly in a few weeks as would
be the case with flowering plants.

In dealing with the vases, etc., located
on the sunny side, more brilliant effects
can be accomplislied, as we have many
morevarietiesof plantsthat aresuitable.
It a vase is solitary, say between two
large windows, then we want to have
the effect as large as possible. A dwarf
Crozy canna is the thing for the center,
then a few good sized plants of the varie-
gated abutilon or a few Perilla nankin-
ensis. Follow thesewlthdoublepetunias
orcuphea (if in a very sheltered location
fuchsias may be used), then geraniums
and coleus of harmonizing colors. Let
the front row of plants be Cerastium
tomentosum and blue lobelias alternately
planted. These we would use besides
the drooping plants which may be either
or several of the following: Coba^a scan-
dens, German ivy, maurandya, vinca,
glechoma, Abutilon vexillarium, etc.

If the approach to the entrance is of
sutflcient length so that two or even
three pairs of vases can be used the best
effect will be produced by having but
one color in flowering plants represented
in each vase. They must, of course, be
planted in pairs, and if those nearest the
entrance are the tallest so much the
better. Crotons or dracsenas of the
colored types may be emphjyed in these
vases forcenter plants, and the choice in
flowering plants is almost unlimited.
Fuchsias, petunias and geraniums will,
however, give the best satisfaction, and
for coloring effects theCentaureagymno-
carpa, Cineraria candidissima, coleus,

and a host of other things are at com-
mand, A few ferns planted carefully
among the flowering plants will be of
just as much use in the finishing on of
the vases as they are when utilized to
give a finishing touch to a bouquet of
flowers. , , ^

In the filling of hanging baskets we
prefer always to fill the sides as well as
the surface." This gives a basket a much
prettier appearance than when filled on
the top only. The proper way to do this
is first line "the bottom and about two
inches of the side firmly with live moss;
put in enough soil to come nearly level
with the moss on the sides, then take
rather small plants of vines, lobelia or
sweet alvssum, and push them through
the mesh of the basket, letting the roots
rest on the soil, the plant itself hanging
outside of thebasket. Put several plants
round inthismanner.then line thebasket
with moss for two orthree inches further
up. add juoresoil and put in more plants
us before, only being careful to break the
distance; that is, do not hare one plant
immediately over the one below it. Re-
peat this side planting until the sides
are full, then fill the basket proper,
and you have a well filled receptacle
right from the start, with no waiting
tor the vines to cover up the moss.

Windows and veranda boxes usually
have to be filled at so much per lineal
foot, and the price must be governed by
the quality of the plants used, but it
always pavs to give a customer as good
as yo"u pos'siblv can afford, and an occa-
sio'nal visitatfon to them through the
Summer will sometimes ensure the trade
from year to year.

assist him to the extent of your ability.
Mr. Carroll is entirely out of business
and unable to make a living. Any dona-
tion will be received by J. J. Benecke,
1222 Olive street. The address of Mr.
CarroH is 5212 Cote Brilliante Ave.

E. ScBKAY, Secretary.

J. J. Ben ECKE, Treasurer.

C. C. Sandeks, President.

Chrysanthemum Rust.

In the Tenth Annual Report of the
Hatch Experiment Station, oftheMassa-
chusetts Agricultural College, occurs an
article on the above subject, in which
the author predicts that, "judging from
the history of many similar diseases,
it will not be surprising it a general epi-
demic of disease occurs next ( this ) year.
It will be worth while, therefore, for
growers to takeprecautionsforguarding
against it as much as possible. Great
care should be exercised to get cuttings
from vigorous plants, unaffected by the
rust: and it will no doubt be profitable
in the end to spray them a few times
during the Summer with the Bordeaux
mixture or potassium sulphide, using
one ounce of the latter in two gallons
of water, or stronger, if the leaves will
stand it. Should the rust appear on the
voung plants they should certainly be
spraved at once and at frequent intervals
thereafter, and the affected plants re-
moved and destroyed. It will be useless
to try to save them as they are doomed
to destruction, orat best will only attain
a weak.sickly, worthless growth. When
the plants are placed in the benches for
the Fall, great care should be taken that
no rusty specimen goes in, else it may
bring about the ruin of the entire lot.
There are several other diseases affecting
the leaves of the chrysanthemum, so that
some may be in doubt whether their
plants are really infested with the rust.
It causes discoloration of the leaves, like
other less destructive diseases, but may
be distinguished from them by its pro-
duction of small pustules, of a dark red,
powdery substance, on the underside
of the leaves, something as in the carna-
tion rust. This red powder consists of
the pores of the fungus, which reproduce
and disseminate it."

Cincinnati.

Market News,

There is nothing startling to report
regarding business. .\ll good stock is
Selling, but prices are not large. Sweet
peas are coming in rapidly but the ex-
treme hot weather is telling on aU .^tock.
Boses are getting smaller; carnations
are standing the ordeal much better and
selhng fairly well, while especially; but
pink are not a glut by any means. Vio-
lets are now about over. Lily of the val-
lev is first-<lass and seUs at 3c.

"Market business. I judge, has been fair
during the season. Bedding out has com-
menced in earnest here. G.Brunner's.Sons,
of Price Hill, tell me they are running
two wagons and extra men almost day
and night. W. C. Nolan, of East Walnut
Hill, is also very busy. I predict this
will be one of the most prosperous years
the growers of bedding stock havehad for
some time.

Already we hear the question asked,
■' When will the next outing be? I under-
stand that Chairman Jones of the Picnic
Committee has set the baU a-rolhng, and
savs this year's outing will be the best
the Cincinnati florists have yet had.

Mav 13 will close the monthly exhibi-
tions" at the flower market and, 1 sup-
pose, the annual banquet wiU be held
some time in June. This is one of the
most enjovable occasions ot the year, and
will probably be largely attended.

James Alle"n. of George & Allen, is very
sick with catarrh of the stomach; his
condition is serious.

E. G. GlLLETT.

Toronto.

Trade Conditions.

There has been considerable busi-
ness done during the past week but stock
has been so very plentiful that it is
almost impossible to quote prices. Quite
a trade in plants is doing also, but prices
for them have not been at all good. The
weather has continued very warm and
stock has come in with a jump. In some
places tuUps that a fortnight ago were
frozen in the ground are now in bloom,
and to-day (May 1), when taking up,
some h. p. roses that had been heeled in
in the Fall we found the buds started
and the roots still frozen in the ground.
In fact, some of them arc frozen so tight
that we could not take them up, while
about twenty yards away there is a bed
of tulips in full bloom. T. M.

w

A Worthy Case.

The florists' club of St. Louis has dis-
tributed the following circular, which is
self-explanatory :

At the regular meeting of the Florists'
Club held in March, a motion was made
and carried by a unanimous vote to send
out a letter to the florists of St. Louis
and suburbs, also shippers, calling their
attention to thecondirion of Mr. Thomas
E. Carroll, one of our fellow-craftsmen.
Mr. Carroll has been extremely un-
fortunate, dating back for many years.
The first of his misfortunes was a fire,
which destroyed nearly all his plant of
greenhouses; then he was visited by a
long and severe drought by which he
lost his whole crop for one year. The
following year he was visited by the
tornado which destroyed nearly all his
glass, windmill and water tower, and
almost everything pertaining to his
business; and last of all he has become
totally and helplessly blind and is now
in a condition that he is unable to earn
his own living. In view ot these many
afflictions that have befallen Mr. CartoU
we appeal to you as leUow florists to

Chester, Pa. — Herbert Shaw has leased
the Busby greenhouses at Thirteenth and
Providence avenue.

Melrose, Mass. — Mr. Mitchell has
opened a florist store on Franklin street.

Bar Harror, Me.— Fred H. Moses win
open a flower store here. A busy season
is anticipated.

Washington, C— Mrs. E. Helfuch has
removed from New Holland. O., to this
place, where she will have about eight
thousand square feet of glass.

PLflNTS aoil FLDWEKS.

Carnation Brilt^iant.— We have been
favored by E. McConnell, Sharon, Pa.,
with a few blooms of his new carnation
Brilliant. The flower is large (measur-
ing over three inches in diameter) and
fnll; borne on a stout stem, with good
calyx; color a deep rose-pink.

Elizabtth.— Three large gondola carson the
main line of the Jersey Central Railroad
jumped the track on the night of April 28, and
one of them plunged Into the greenhouse of
Hinry Leahy, a floriet in East Broad street,
wrecking the bui ding and doing $1,000 worth
of damage. No one was hurt, but Leahy and
his clerlu were badly scared by the crash.

May 6, 1899.

The F=l.orists* Exchange.

497

Echoes from the illeys.

New York. — At the alleye Monday
evening last Captain E. Leulv" announced
that the finishing game in the match
with the FlatbiiBh <lub would be rolled
Saturday evening, May 6, at 8 o'clock, on
the alleys at the Central Opera House,
corner Sixty-seventh Btreet and Third
avenue. Several vigitors were present
and a few friendly games were rolled.
Following are the scores :

1 2

Bums IS 163

Fischer 116 110

Traendly 131 123

DonluD 168 122

Hansen 128 140

Lang 139

JaDEen 139

Hammond 99

Torrenee 119

Leulj- 13.1

Halner 146

McGillery 12U

Koehrs 153

Fitzgerald IM

Buuerfleld 122

Flatbnsh, N. Y.— On the alleys Thurs-
day evening a match was played be-
tween members of this Club and a team
from the Brooklyn Council Koyal Arca-
num. Each side won one game. The
lateness of the hour prevented the third
game being rolled and it was decided to
postpone it to some other evening. Fol-
lowing are the scores made.

ROYAL ABCAXUM.

1 2

Halloran 132 146

Crarke 1« 85

Brouard 16U 111

Claus 187 137

Dr.Taber 162 140

Phillips. 144 201

Total 931 850

FLATBC6H.

1 2

Prosser 108 133

Zeller 158 184

P.Dailledouze 109 117

Kiley 144 lL-2

Mellis 156 16B

E. Dailledouze 159 145

Total 827 867

Philadelphia.— The following are the

averages of the twelve highest men in the

contest for places on the team to go to
Detroit:

Games. Total. Av.

Brown 135 20.375 laa25

Westcott. 148 21.632 146J^4

MoES. 110 16,161 145.1M

Connor 97 13.9j5 I4a.34

Kift 144 211,565 142.117

Baker 9o 12,713 141.23

Smith 8« 12 141 141.15

Anderson 125 17,590 14U.9

Walker 131 18,(e7 137.80

Habermehl 39 5.164 132.16

Rust 26 3,424 131.18

Craig 66 7,360 131.24

Geo. Moss broke the record for best
three games on Tuesday last. His games
were:

1 2 3 Total.

174 207 178 559

David Rust.

Buffalo.— The members of the Florists'
Bowling Club made the following scores
on Friday evening, April 28.

12 3 4

W.Scott 133 111 113 100

Geo. Schmld 138 118 171

D.J.Scott 139 132 126 131

B. J. Nolan 127 115 138 126

G.McClure lou 160 138 147

D.B.Long 118 133 124

Geo. Troup 133 131 168 ]&i

H. B. Buddenborg 101 95 98 135

C. KUch 131 152' 165 143

C. Keichert 106 107 77 123

Aug. Kumpf 91 129 117 116

W. F. Kasting 133 165

At this meeting it was decided to take
a vacation from regular practice for
probably several months, expecting to
resume again after the bedding season is
over. ViDi.

Pittsburg. — The following scores were
made by the Florists' Bowling Club May
2. The members expect to roll every
week now, to get in good shape for De-
troit contest. Next practice night is
May 11, after the Florists' Club regular
meeting, at Davis' bowling alleys.

T u 12 3 4

Lauch 139 167 145 isn

Bieler 151 164 165 154

B.C.Ludwig 121 126 162 161

Oesterle 168 139 1,9 130

J. W. Ludwig 185 172 131 133

Laoghans W6 luu 112 112

B. C.R.

New York.

3Iay Opens VCith Dull Market.

The close of this the first week in
ilay finds the flower market very full In-
deed. On Monday and Tuesday stock
was fairly well cleaned up. but since then
trade has fallen away to almost nothing.
The heat has been oppressive for several
days and the business of the sidewalk
florist has In consequence suffered consid-
erably also. The quality of the tea roses
in the market at present is not very good,
and the prices received lor these are low:
but taking into consideration the varie.
ties of other flowers to be had. roses are
doing as well as could be expected. Si)e-
cial Bride and Bridesmaid bring $5 per
100, but only small lots are sold: and as
one dealer said. • We would be glad to
clear out at $5 per 1,000 in straight
slips." The number of fancy American
Beauty coming in isgradually decreasing,
but there is any quantity of inferior
flowers around. It is a common sight to
see a Beauty with a stem about three
feet long and a flower the size of an or-
dinary Niphetos bud. This length of
stem puts these flowers into the fancy
grade: but who is going to pay a fancy
price for stem only'? Strictly fancy
Beauty have sold at $2.50 per dozen, but

Emil Hugo contemplates introducing
a chemical preparation whereby flowers
will be made to hold their petals for an
indefinite period. The article is already
patented in the European countries and
the first consignment will arrive here In
two weeks.

The last feature in the protracted bowl-
ing match Ijetween Flatbnsh and New
York teams will take place Saturday
night at the Central Opera House, comer
<57th street and Third avenue, at 8 o'clock.

At the next meeting of the Florists"
Club. Monday, May 8, Edmund M.'H'ood.
of Xatick. Mass.. will open a discussion
on '• The Cut Flower Trade: its Limita-
tions and its Possibilities.'' S. A. F. mat-
ters will also be taken up.

Blauvelt & Guttman have had to take
the store next door to them in 2Tth
street, and by removing the partition
have formed the whole into one large
store. 'This gives them a very roomy
place and all the floor space necessary to
carry on a large business.

E. Stetfens. manufacturer of florists'
supplies, reports a very good business in
his specialties during the past month.
He has a good stock of standard wire de-
signs on hand which are made in the fac-
tory on the premises where he has also
faculties for making special designs.

Mr. Winnefeld. of Lehnig ic Winnefeld.
the cyclamen growers of Hackensaek.
N. .J., met with a rather serious accident
Tuesday morning about 2 .\. M. While

Steamer ■' Pleasure." Chartered by Detroit Florists for S. A. F. Outing next Auqust

as Brunner and Jacq are yet in good
form and color they take the precedence
and sell at the same figure. The supply
of those excellent La France that have
been seen for several weeks must be
about exhausted, as thoseeoming in now
are of a much inferior grade. Some excel-
lent flowers of Kaiserin Augusta Victoria
are being received and realize $ij per 100.

Carnations are in poor demand, .selling
only in small iiuantitie-s. The quality of
these flowers is much better than that of
a majorit.v of the roses, yet many are sold
at from 50c. to $1 per 100. while fancies
can be had at from $2.50 to $3 per 100.

Narcissi of all kinds are oflered at 50c.
per 100; so are tulips, but there are few
buyers and the stock cannot be all un-
loaded at any price. Lily of the valle.v
keeps up fairly well, much of the long
stemmed stock fetching $2 per 100. Li-
lac is another flower that is a little over-
done. The Southern product is in for fair
and large bunches are oflered at 25c., but
are turned down. Smilax is somewhat
scarce and good strings realize 25c.
Pansies are abundant and bring, in 1.000
lots. $1. Harrisii and longiflorum lilies
bring $3 per 100; callas. when good. $5
per 100. The violet season is about over
and as the Greeks have stopped handling
violets commisson dealers are advising
growers to di.scontlnue shipping.

The Kews.

E. C. Horan will move next week
from 2iith street to more commodious
quarters in 28th street.

C. H. Joosten has removed to his new
store at 8.5 Dey street, where he has much
more room and better facilities.

W. F. Sheridan, as assignee of the
Bridgeman Co., has sold the fixtures, etc..
together with the good will of the busi-
ness, to Geo. A. Moulton, who will con-
tinue same.

driving a load of plants to market the
horse, wagon and driver went over an
embankment near wlmt is known as the
Palisades, falling a clear 30 feet. Mr.
Winnefeld suffered no broken bones, but
it is feared he has sustained internal in-
juries. The horse escaped unhurt, but
the wagon and plants were a complete
wreck.

At the AnctioD Rooms.

Wm. Elliot i Sons have been selling
this week palms, bedding plants, c.vcas
stems and Japanese noveltie.''. 'The sales
have been very well atteneded.

At the orchid sale which took place at
Cleary ic Co.s last week, the new impor-
tation of Cattleya labiata sold out clean.
These were dispo.sed of in la'ge lots
mostly, and buyers were anxious to
secure the stock .

Detroit.

The city is fast putting on her Spring
di^ss. The growei^ are busy planting
out carnations and this week will see all
Ijlants in the fields. Flower stock is
plentiful.

Convention Items.

The Club is busy arranging for the
convention in August. We have secured
the finest boat of the fleet, owned bv the
Belle Isle Ferry Co.. ■' The Pleasnre."
which carries 1.500 people, and plenty of
room to spare, for a boat ride to "the
flats, which will be one of the most enjov-
able features of the meeting. There "is
plent.v of room on board to dance for
those who enjoy that pastime.

Superintendent P.ackham. of the trade
exhibit, w^ill soon send out circulars tc*
all « hom he thinks ought to make a dis-
play. If anyone is omitted please address
him at Detroit, and he will gladly send
all particulars. Kac.

Grand Rapids.

The heat of the past week has been ex-
cessive—99 degreesin the shade. Flowers
are a glut. P.oses are beginning to dete-
riorate in quality. Prices show no mate-
rial change.

The next Florists' Club meeting, at the
Eagle Hotel, will be an important one.
A strong effort is making to get every
florist In town to be present, to ratify
the new price list of bedding stock, as
drawn up bv the committee.

Crabb <Sc Hunter have started two new
houses — one 150 x 35 feet for their seed-
ling carnation Irene: the other 130 x 24
feet for violets. Paul Goebel will also
btilld a new carnation hoaee.

G. F. C.

SPECIAL OFFER.

Cyclameo Persicum Splendem tglg.), finest strain In
tfce world, guaranteed tree i" color. Btrong plants 5
to? leaves. »3i'.u per lO: 125 (Oper ICIC. FrumSi^ln.
pott, ready Mar itt. $5.*'.' f-er 1<X' : MO.'*' per KAO.

Drac£pna Indiviffa. L-aiania Borbonica*
from flats, strong. d.»c. per doi. ; |3 *>• per i:V.

Canaan, siArted from saiidt>ed. Mme. Cruzy. Flor-
ence Vaoglian, Alpbon&e Bouvier, Queen Charlotte,
JS.o:' i*r 100.

Begoniaft. Vernon and Argentea Gattata. from ?-ln.

pots, $2 50 per 100. ^"S ATI ?r ACTIOS Gr±^j^TKXJ>.

PAUL MAD£R, East Stroudsburg. Pa.

Mention the Florlsta' Excha-nge when wrltlnp.

CrlmBon Yerechaffeltll and Golden Bedder. 60c a 100;
^.OOalOOO. InTaiiety. S&calOO; t4JOalO00.

ALTERNANTHERAS ^ ^'*°* ^^L. ^™™ ^^
MI.I cnnMn I ncnno sue. per 100 : $3 jO perlOOO.

AGERATUM B:ce and Whlie, 50 eta. per 100.
GIANT SWEET ALYSSUM eo eta. per loo.

C. A. HAKKIS & CO.. - Delanson, N, Y.

Mention the Florlata' Excha.nge when writing

BEDDIlie FLDIITIi

I faave aD imroec^e stock of tbem. Larg-f>
aa^ortment, suitable t<*T pLanting oat, at
remarkablj- low prices.

Following:, out of 4 inch pots. (o.Oi) per 300:
AirerdtuiD, blue ; Calendula, Prince of Orange,
Sulpburano; Summer Cbrysantbemums;
Fucbsia£ in variety; Heliotrope; Geraniums
Le Piloie» double red, Mme. Thibaut, pink,
and other varieties: Na£turtium& dwarf, dark
aud all colors. Ten Week Stocks io variety.
Scarlet Sage and Thunberg-ia. Specimens oi
the above plants at the rate of 7 cts. each.

Begonia Teruon. large plantB, 8 cts. The
new Cosmos "Klondyke," 10 cts. Rose
Geraniams, larg« plants, 7 ct& Vinca
Yariegata, large and fine, for vases, 10 ctP.
Cyclamen Gigantenni, 4 in., 10a, SHJD-. ^c.
Cobsea Scandens, 4 in. pots, 8 cts. Moon
Vines, best white, 4 in.. S cts.. 2J4 in.. 5 cts.
Specimen Geraninms, Berandize. Poitevine,
S. A Nutt, 5 to 6 inch pots, ^00 per doz.
Specimen Fuchsias, be-t varieties, large,
5 to 6 inch pots, from $1.00 to $2.00 per doz.
Umbrella Plants. 5 inch pote, 10 cte.

The following, from 2Vs inch and 3 inch pots,
fine grown plants, at $3.u0 per 100:

Coleus. Golden Bedoer, Verschaffeltii Queen
Victoria, etc.; Red Alternantheras; Iiusty
Millers; Golden Feather: Parlorivy ; Japanese
Pinks; Xeirenbergia ; Lobelias; Single Pet-
uniaF, Compactaand Grandiflora ; Convolvulus
Tricolor; Dwarf Phlox; Sweet Alyssum,
Little Gem ; Gaillardias, Verbenas, fine variety,
large stock ; Calendulas, dwarf meatus (Mari-
gL'ld) ; Tradescantia Suprema and red varie-
gated (new) ; Spiraea Japonica and Florihunda.
taken up from the field, bloom about Decora-
tion Day, $1.50 per doz.

30O0 L.izzie McGowan Carnation cuttings,
strong rooted, twice traosplanted, from soil,
$1.00 per 100.

Yellow Rambler Roses, from 12 to 33 inches
high. 4 inch pots, $lo.CO per 100.

IF YOU WANT TO CROW

CUT'MUMS-PROFIT

For an early pure white, I recommend you,
by my own eiperience, to grow the

MERRY MONARCH.

The fli^t flowers, which are very large, bring
from $L50 to $3.C0 per dozen, and the large
numt>er of side shoots which come out after-
wards, often from 35 to 40 on one plant, bear
also large flowers for funeral designs, which
makeit very valuable. Please read testimonials
" I have seen the Merry Monarch 'Mom lo bloom and
can recotam end It as the best earliest white, most profit-
able chrysanthemom In existence."

HX>"ET F. MlCEH.1-

Testimonials also from Wm. J. Baker and

Edward Reid. Wholesale Florists. Phila., Pa.

Strong rooted catting* now ready,

92.50 per 100: S20.O0 per lOOO.

MAJOR BO?«XAFTO>J, best yellow.

$L50 per liX'; $10.0<:i per 10.0.

Casb wltb voar order, please-

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

Wholesale Grower ot Pot Plants,

tOI2 Ontario St., Rising Sun. Phila., Pa.

Uention the Florisce* Krrhiinge when wrlUns.

498

The F=i-orists' Exchange.

IspUsjis Uab Bostosisnsis

Tbe handsomest decorative plant in
cultivation, $5.00 a 100; $10.00 a 1000.

Mine Ig the Genuine 8tock.

FRED. C. BECKER,Cambridge,Mass.

1730 CAMBRIDGE ST.
Mentlog the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

10,000 Smllax, 2 inch pots, $2.00 per 100.
5,0U0 Meplirolepis Cordata Cotn-
pacta, 3H I'ich pote. ti.ou per ltd ;
rf inch pots, $7.00 per ItlO.
5,000 Meplirolepls Bostonlensis,
'^^ incli pots, $6.uu per 100;
3 inch pots, JS.liO per 100.
500 Engllstil-vy.Syain. pot8,$4.C0perl00.
500 Aspidistra L,urlda, trreen and
white striped, 6 cts. per leaf.

Newburgh Floral Go./l.^rc'iNewburgh, N.Y.

Mention the Florists* Exchange when wrltlns.

Seasonable Stock

DRACaSNA INDIVISA,

»12.00 per 100 ; 5 In., 20 to 22 1

4 In.. 15 to 18 In. hlgli;
1. high. tlS.OO per 100.

BOSTON FEKN, 2% In., $5.00 per 100.

MU8A ENSETE, 10 In., »1.25 each.

COLEXTS, rooted cuttings, Vhrschaffeltii and
GoLDSN QUEBN, 75 ct8. pet 100: fe.UO per 1000.
In variety, 60 cts. per 100 ; S5.00 per 1000.

.CASH WITH ORDEE, PLEASE.

S. S. PECK HAM, New Bedford, Mass.

Mention the Florlfits* "Exrhanee when wrltlne.

PALMS

AND

FERNS

The LARGEST STOCK In
the West.

Send us your name, and we wifl beep you posted when
we have anything special to offer.

1708 N. Halsted St.,
CHICAGO.

GEO.WITTBOLD,

Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

LATANIA

BORBONICA

; tt.CO per 100

ao.r"

2 Inch pots $0.60 per doz

4 " 2.50

5 " extra flne 4.75 *' 35,00

6 " 9.00 " 70.00 ••

8 " from $1.50 to $2.25 per plant; $16.00 to »21 00

per doz.
Fine specimen plants, from $3 00 to $5.00 a piece

ARECA LUTESCENS.

4 Inch pots $25.00 per 100

5 " 4 planta In pot, $50.00 per 10l> ; 60 cts. a piece

6 •• 3 " " 1.00 a piece.

Fine large plants from $5.00 up.
KentiH Belmoreana and ForHterinna—

4 Inch potfl $35.10 per 100.

5 " $50.00 to 75,00

6 " 1.00 to 1.25 apiece.

Large planU from $3.00 to $10.00 a piece.

Phoenix. Becllnata, CaaarlCDsIs and Kuplcola, all

slzea from 2 to 10 Inch pots, at lowest prices.
PhcEDix Reclinatn, 4 Inch pots, 20 cts. each, $l'*.Ot/

per 1I.IH; 5 Inch pots. 35 cts. each. $30.00 per 100; 6

Inch pots, m cts. each. $55.00 per 1(X).
CocoH Weddt'liaim» 2 Inch pots, flne, $15.00 per 100,

and larger plants from 20 cts. up.
FIcuH ElaHiicn, fine well-grown plants, 5 Inch pote

and larger, from 35 cts. up.
FanclanuH UtiliN, 4 Inch pots, $25.00, and 5 Inch

pots. $-10.00 per 100, flne olants.
Azalea Indica, 10-12 In. heads, 50c. eacti; $40.00 a 100.
12-14 " 75c. " 65.00 '*

larger plants, from $1.00 up
nala. strong 2!^ In, plants, $..01
about 20,000 of flue asaortment

I>bl. White Prim a la. strong 2!^ In, plants, $^.00 a 100.

FERNS— Have about 20,000 of flue asaortment, irom

2 Inch pots. In flne condition. $3.01) a 100 ; $27.50 a 1000.

JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, iliegheny Pa.

L. D. TELEPHONE 872.
Mention the Florlatt' Exchange when writing.

DAHLIA GAMELU/EFLORA

Awarded Diptuma for Hut
Plants, and First Class Cer-
tificate for Cut Flowers by
American Institute, N.Y.

Illustrated In Florists' Exchange, August 13, 1898, and In Florlats' Kevlew, January 26, 1899.
This variety is particularly goou lor Spring sales as pot plants and is an abundant bloomer,
valuable lor cut flowers, and does not exceed a feet in heifhtin pots or in field. The blooms are
hold, clean cut, pure white, with very full center. Good, strong plants out of ZVi inch pots,
»1.50 per doz. ; SIO.OO per 100. Will be in best condition for delivery April loth. Orders
booked now and filled in rotation. Cash with order.

A. Iv. NIILLER, Jamaica Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mention the Florlata' Eichanne when writing.

Write for our Price List of ttie New American
Pedigree Cannas, and older sorts

,, . . — . ■ .»— > ■ .^s. '— - _ 2« Inch, VELUTINA, $4 00 per 100; FLAVA, J5.00 per 100;

^ «— ' *^ I I *■ — ' ' >*^S^ NEKOSA, $5.00 per 100; BICOLOB, $6.00 per 100

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, lii Inch, $4.00 per 100.

THE CONARD & JONES COMPANY, "West Grove, Pa.

Mention the Florlata' Eichange when writing.

CANNAS

Overflowed.
Have overflowed with pansy orders. Your
paper is a dandy. G. PITZONKA.

Uristol, Pa.

THE BOSTON FERN specVty

$5,00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. Bedding

Plants, Dracrena Indivisa, Ficus.

L. H. FOSTER, 46 King St,DoJchester, Mass.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

PTERIS

Tremnla, Serrnlata and Serrulata
Crlstata, in 2-inch pots, strong, $3.uo per
100. And others in variety. Satisfaction guar-
anteed or money back. Cash please.

G. A. RAGKHAM, Detroit, Mich.

880 Van Dyke Avenue.

M^^ntlnn the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Palms ^
Decorative Plants

ALL SIZES AT
ALL SEASONS

A. 5CHULTHE1S, College Point,

p. O. Box 78, Queens Borough, New York.

Mention the Florlata' P?ichange when writing

DRAOENAS

Fine grown, $25.00 per 100 ; .50 at 100 rates.

CARNATION CUTTINGS.

Rose Queen, Daybreak, Jahn'e Hed, McGowan,
etc.. .5 1.50 per 100; $13 50 per KiOO.

JAMES HOR&N & SON, Bridgeport, Conn.

Mention the Florlita' Exchange when writing.

ASPARAGUS ..
.. SPRENQERl

Nice one year plants from 3J^ pots,
$G.00perl«0; $50.00 per 1000. . . .

DRAC/ENA INDIVISA

Strong plants, from 3-inch pots, $6,00 per 100
from 3j^-inch pots, $8.00 per 100.
Descriptive Price List now ready— send for it.

VICK& HILL CO. Rochester, N.Y.

Mention the FlorlgU' Exohange when writing.

SWORD FERNS.

NEPHROIEPIS
EXALTATA . . .

The most popular sort,
specimens.

Excellent plants [or vases and
Four Inch pots.

$15. OO I5©3r lOO

MICHEL PLANT AND BULB CO.,

Magnolia and Tower Grove kn%., St. Louis, Mo.

Pittsburg.

Mention tli« FlorUta' Exchango when wrltinc.

Trade News.

For tlie last two weeks trade has
been fairly good. Stock was quite abun-
dant andbut little went to waste until
the advent of outdoor hardy flowers.
Eoses and carnations are doing well and
still command fair figures. Harrisii are
lower in price than at any time this sea-
son— $4. Bulbous stock is about done,
excepting outdoor grown tulips. Plant
sales are rather slow yet, although the
■weather is most favorable for planting;
the last day of April the thermometer
registered over 91) degrees. From pres-
ent iiidiiatiuu prices of bedding plants
will lie as low as heretofore; good 4-inch
geraniums are now offered at $(> per 100,
wholesale.

The seed trade has been very active the
past few weeks. W. C. Beckert reports
liaving been pushed to get orders tilled.

Hail.

For a few days hail has fallen in the
vicinity of this city. W. Lauch, at Car-
rick, reports a fall of five minutes' dura-
tion, the hail stones as large as marbles.
So far but little, if any, damage has been
heard of.

JottineH.

At the annual Grant banquet given by
a j)olitical organization of Pittsburg, the
decorations were somewhat jtlaiin'r tlian
heretofore. -\ giHid n!;iiiy I'li-auly roses
were used. The (listiiigiiished guests this
year were Rear Admiral Schley, U. .S. N.,
and XIajor-General Wheeler, U. S. Vol.

S. 8. Skidelsky spent several days in
the city this week.

.\t the last monthly meeting of the Bo-
tanical Society, Professor Edw. Ryneur-
son lectured on " The Flesh Eating
Plants," and also demonstrated some
phases of plant physiohjgy by a scries of
interesting experiments.

E. C. Reineman.

St. Louis.

Tlie Market.

Market conditions are about the
same as have prevailed these last two
weeks. Large quantities of stock are
coining in. Beauty are very plentiful sell-
ing at irom $1 to $25 per 100. Harrisii
has been sold as low as $2 per 100. Car-
nations bring .$1 to .$2.50. Sweet pea
receipts are light; these sell out clean at
fl per 100. Lilacs are plentiful, Ijut
(piality is poor, probably owing to the
prevailing spell of hot weather, it having
ranged from 85 to yO degrees during tlie
day for the past week. Bedding is in full
blast and trade just at present very good.
Outdoor worii is behind; some have not
got carnations planted yet.

A Hail .Storm.

We had quite a scare from hail on
May 1 ; no damage so far as we can
learn has resulted in St. Louis proper,
but in east St. Louis the storm was more
severe and Eugene Wurste, of that city,
reports the loss of one-half his glass.

News Notes.

Fred Hough and Fred Rudloff, the
former witli Sander's Nursery, and the
latter at present employed at Tower
Grove Park, have leased the Klocken-
kemper place, Jennings Station. They
will run it as a cut-flower growing estab-
lishment, taking possession June 1.

Sam'l. W. Ridgely, son of our Park
Commissioner, died last week, aged
twenty-eight years. C. C. S.

Most Excellent.

Your paper is a mo t excellent one, giving
articles that are valuable to the trade. I can
sen an improvement every year. No florist
shoiild be without the best florist trade paper
published. JA8. C. MURRAY.

Peoria, 111.

CuttlDgB, well rooted, 50c. per 100. delivered.
CASH WITH ORDER.

MRS. M. CAVANAUGH, • - ■ Ionia, N.Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

20,000 ASTERS

Truffaut's.Victoria Prize.

Sem pie's and Queen of
Market, 4 colors of each, and Vicks'Bianchiog,
40c. per 100; $3.00 per IniiO. New Aster, Day-
break, shell-pink color, 75c. per 100.

COB>£A SCANDENS3in.pois.|4.0Operl00.

MOON VINES 3 in. pots. $3 00 per ICO.

CASH WITH ORDER, PLEASE.

GEO. J. HUGHES, - Berlin, N. J.

Mpntlon th** THorliitg' TCyr^hane** wh^n writing.

ISTER PLINTS

Strung Btucky plants ready to pl.ant out, Queen of
the Market, I'ruffaut'B Ferfectlua, Uiant Comet.
Victoria and semple's Braocbing, In best mixed
colors. Seniple's in separate colors, at 5U cts. per lOO,
by mall ; J3.0U per IDIN) ; 5U0 at lUOO rate ; $^5.00 per 10.1)00
by express. This seed Is saved from the largest and
douhlest flowers only.

Satisfaction Guabantbkd.

GUSTAV PITZONKA, - Bristol, Pa.

Mfntlon thp F^orlstg' ^grchange wh«*n writing

NEW CANNAS

GOI..DEN SCEPTRE, parentage, Pattl Mae-
quant by Flaccida. Tbe moat prolific Canna to
date, color pure golden-yellow, branching from 3 to
tt flowering stems.

GIGANTEA UU BRA. superb dark foliage, 7 to
8 feet, orange-scarlet flowers, good size : grand for
massing, tropical effect, JS.lXj per doz. ; $15.0U per 100.

A. GILCHRIST, Florist, Toronto Junction,

ONTARIO, CANADA.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange wbeo wrltlnic.

PiUUftQ Austria, Italia and ChftB. Henderson, from
UAnnAo 4H; Inch pois. strong plants, JS.OO per lUO.
CHRYSANTHEHIUMS. Bonnaffon. Ivory, Berg-

mann. Glory of the Pacific, Wananiaker, and others.

l!lnch pots, *.2.50 per 100.
ALYSSlIi*!, double, 2 Inch pots, f 2 50 per 100.
AGEKATIf iH. blue and white, '2 in. pots, 12.50 a 100.
VI \CA V A K I E<J ATA. 2 Inch pots. $a.00 per lOO.
I.ExllON VEKBENA,2in. pots. Birong, |2.50alOO.
ENGLISH IVY. strong plants from 5 In. pote, 4 ft,

blgli. I15D0 per lUO. Young plants from 3 In. pote,

(2.50 per 100. Cash with order,

JOHN RHCK, BridK:eport, Conn.

M^^ntlnn thft Florists' Exchange when writing.

PAUMAC stiong plante, from 4*inch pots,
bMNMMO js.OOperlOO.

VINCA VARIEGATA «'^^° VooTer'm ''''*'*
CHRYSANTHEMUMS in variety,S2.00perlOO.
MOON VINES $2 50 per 100.
FLOWERING BEGONIAS $3 50 per lOO.

Also 100,000 Rosea and miscellaneous plants.
Send for list.

THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., ■ - DAYTON, OHIO.
Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing.

PeacoGk's Niiw Dallias

Pnr 1800 »^^®^ ^^^ Varieties,
rOr lOy" Best Old Varieties.

Send for our new Illustrated Trade List before order-
ing elsewhere.

|^~PEACOCK'S DAHLIAS always received highest
awards over all competitors. Forty-six first prizes
out of forty-nine entries during past four years—
an unequaled record.

Best New and Standard Carnations—

Beautifully illustrated and accurately descrlDed In
our Trade List. Send for copy.

Surplus Stock of Mixed Dahlias—

At right price. Also Dahlias under color
t^-CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED.

W. p. PEACOCK, - - Atco, N.J,

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

CHNNAS

Mmb. Crozt, Chas. Henderson, EoAimALE,
Flokknck Vauqhan, anil otlier varletleB,
already started, Ja.lio per 100; $15.00 per 1000.

A. _

60c. a 100 ; $5.00 a 1000;
2 llicll, $2 50 |icr 100; $20 00 per lOOO.
DCnnMIAC Flowtrlng. Thurstonia, A. QtfT-
DCUUniHO TATA, Kkasti, etc., 2 In., $2.00 a 100
Manicata Beoomas.3 In., line, $2.00 per doz.
. 12.
per 100.
lUV RPRAMIIIM SOITT. DE COAB. Tfrnkr, In

iwi ui:.nnnium bud, 3 in., $5.00 per loo.

MRy. H. ROBiNSOir,

'i'lW GlORT OF THB

Paoifio, J. Jones, E. Daillkdouzb, 2 In., $2.50
per 100.

2rPAHI||MC Bruant, Mmb.Salleboi, Kose.

icnnniumo Mrs. Taylor, 2 in., $200perl00.
Dreer's Strati
In., $2.50 per 100.

....CASH, PLEASE....

A.J.BALDWIN,Newark,Ohio.

Mentloa the Florlata' Exctaanc^ wheQ writing.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

May 6, 1899.

The I=i-orists' Exchmnge.

499

f /•/•/•/«/«/«/e/e/«/«/tt/»/«/«/e/«/«/« /•

f

f
f
f

f

New Geraniums,
New Carinas, JkrO,

GERANIUMS

f
f

f

f
f

?

9

f

Bruanl's recent introductions. 10 Splendid new Doubles. Ilie set fur $2.25. 3
Splendid New Singles, the set for 50cenls. 5 Splendid New Bruants, the set
tnr 80 cenis. ^ Splendid New Aureole Section, the set for 50 cents. Geraniums, Standard Varieties,
$<.)N_ip<^, lOii, J^i.i.iXJperlUUO.

PAUMA^ All ihe Best New and Standard Varielies. President Cleveland, best bright scarlet
UHnilnO fnrmassing. $6.00 per IW. Duke of Marlborough, President McKmley. Hobert

Ctinsiie, $in()f) perlOO. Chicago, Souv. de Anioine Crozy and President Carnot. $^ itO per 100. #

A\rs. F.iirinan Kugers. Queen CharloHe. Mad. Cruzv, F. Vaughan and A. Bouvier. $3.00 per llXi. ^

$2^.iMjper HXKJ. Cannas. uu selection, all good standard varieties. $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per lax). J

pnCpO Siroii;;? 2 year field *;rown Hvbrid Perpetual in fine assortment. $10 itO per KHt; •

nUuLO Moss in fine assnrtmeni,$9."l>0 per liHt; Climbing in assortmeni. $='.1HI per lfH_i,Wichuriana A

(M^-moria! Rose) $4.00 per UHI. Kot!.eN "i l-'i iuell pol plants— .^U.l.iHM) 2':, inch pot plants. ^

Tea and Everblr,uming. in large assortment, $2.50 per 100. $20. (X) per KKXl. Hvbnd Perpetual. 2'^ •

inch pois. $-t.(Klper 100. $35.lH>per 10(.)0. Climbing. 2!'2 inch pots. $3.50 per 100. $30.00 per lOOU. ^

CloiLlde Soupert (Strong), $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Mosella (Yellow Soupert), $3.00 per 100, T

$25.(10 per IIXX). •

cm Al lA^ strong clumps, Japonica Zebrlna, Japonica Variegata and Gracilis Univitaia, #

LULHLIHO $5.UU per RMJ. ^

PUQ YQ AUTUPMllMQ Choice collecifon of best market varieties, including best of last 2

Unn I OHIl I nLITIUlTIO season's imroductions. $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per per 1000. P

DAHLIAS, uliole r.iols. field grown, $7.00 per KH), $60.00 per 1000. #

AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII, $8.ooperloo. •

CLEMATIS, three years, large flowered varieties. $25.00 per 100. ^

Forl'iil] absortnient or»;reeuhotii^e stock ivrite for Florists' Whole- ^

sale Prij-e List No. 5. If in want of Ornamental or Fruit Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Small Fruits, 9

etc.. see our Nurseryman's Trade List, or write us for prices. |P

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio. ^

Mention tbe Florlata' Excti&n«e when wrIUns.

LOOK JEBE n BOOTED Clinillii!!

Per 100

Abutilon, var. trailing.. $2.00

Ageratum, blue and

white 1.00

Alternantbera, K. and

Y $5.00 per 1(100; 60

AnthemiB, d'ble yellow. 3.00

Begonias—

Hex. 30 to 30 vars 2.00

Incarnata Gigantea... . 2.C0

Vernon I.IJO

Chrysanthemams —

Named 1,50

Cuphiea (Cigar Plant). . . 1.00

Colens, Mixed.. $5al0C0; .60

SeraratecoIorB$6al000; .75

Fuclisla, Trailing Queen 1.60

Named 1.50

Forget-me-not, winter-
flowering 1.60

GERANIUMS Named-

Per lOOO ICO

Double Grant.... $12.50 $1.5U

La Favorite 13.50 1.60

S. A.Nutt 13.60 1.60

Kev. J. B. Atkln-

SOD 13.60 1.60

Gloire de France,

etc 13.60 1.60

Mixed lO.CO 125

Mme Salleroi.... 10.00 1.26

Bronze 1.50

SllverLeaf 1.60

Rosescented 1.60

Mrs. Pollock 3 00

Freak Of Nature 3 00

Mre. Parker 4,00

Happy Thought 3.00

MarB 3 00

Mme. Bruant 3.00

Per 100

Germanivy $1.35

Heliotrope.. ..$10a 1000; 1.25

Impatlens Saltani 1.50

Lemon Verbena 1.50

I.obelia, blue 1.00

Lantana, assorted 1.60

Manettla BIcolor 2.00

Pyrethrnm, Little Gem l.,60

Felargonlnms, named.. 4 00

" mixed.. 3.00

Alyaiam. double Giant.. 1.00

Salvia, scarlet 1.35

" Golden-leaved.... 2.00

Violets, Marie Louise 60

Verbena $6 a 1000; .75

Daisy, Snow Crest 3.00

POTTED PLANTS. 2% in. except where noted.

Begonias— Per 100

Kex, mix., 30 to 30 vars. $4.00
LouisClasson. .$4.O0acd ti.oO

Named vars 6 00

FncliHJa, Trailinjr Queen 4.00
Forget-me-not, winter-
flowering 3.00

Abntilon, var. trailing.. 4.00
l.emon Verbena 4.00

GERANIUMS- Per 100

Mrs. Parker $6.00

Mrs. Pollock 4.00

SllverLeaf 4.00

Mars 600

Mme. Bruant 4.00

Hydrangea,

4 in

P. and W.,

10.00.

Vlnca Variegata-

2 in

3in

3Hin

4in

Per 100
.. $2,00
.. 4.00
.. 6.00
.. 10 00

Dracaenas $500 to 30.00

Impatlens Snltani 3.00

TERMS, CASH OR C. O. D.

GREENE & UNDERHILL WATERTOWN. N. Y.

«M CLEARANCE SALE

GHINGE 10 GET PLINTS FOR OEGORtllON Ul

You ^ill Find Some Articles in this L,ist You Need,
at Unheard-of L,ow Prices:

Doz.

Arliania MalvaTiscas $0.40 I

Achillea, The Pearl (W liite). . . .40
" Millefolium Uubrum

(Hose) 40

Anemone, Whirlwind 40

40
.40
.40

.60

Mention Uw Florl«t«' TCwohnnB* wh»*i *r»^t»»>»

Ami^elopsiB Veitchii

Abutilous, choice ass^c

Alyssura, Sweet

Asparagaa Sprengeri, 2^-in
pots

Asparagus Sprengeri, 3-iu.

pots, fine 75

Acliryanthes, asBoried 40

Abelia Kupestrla, fine
shrub 40

Asolepias 40

Begonias, best flowering

kinds 40

Begonias, Hex, choicest vari-
eties

Chinese Lantern Plant

Coleus, all leading bedders....

Crape Myrtle, pink

Chrysantliemums, all choic-
est varieties

Campylobotrys Regla, royal

foliage 40

Cereua Graudlflora, nigbt-
bloomin^ Jasmine 30

Cyclamen Persicum Glgan<
teuni

Clilnese PrimroseK

Clerodenrlron Balfourl

Eulalia Variegata and Ze>
brina

FucliHias, choicest asBOrtm't. .

Grevillea Robuata

Hydrangea Hortensis and
Otaksa

Honeysuckles, Hall's, Scarlet
Trumpet and Variepata

Hardy Scotch Pinks, Her
Majesty and six others

.50
.30
.30
.30

.30

,30
.40
,30

.40
.40
.3'}

.40

.40
.30

100

lOUO

Doz.

100

ICCO

J2.60

Hardj Phlox, choice assort-

3.00 S17.60

ment

,4(1

2..'i(l

Ivy Geraniums, best kinds...

.60

3.(10

2.b0

Laurestinnb, One plants

.BO

4 00

3.00

Lophospermnu) .Scandens..

.40

2.60

2.5U

30.00

Lemon of Sicily

.40

3 (Ml

3.50

20.00

.40
.30

2 60
2.00

2.00

Myrtus Communis, bweet

3.IKI

Myrtle

.4(1

2.60

Oxalis Ortgiesl, upright. Hue,

.30

2.00

15.(0

3.10

Otahelte Orange, 3-in. pots .

.40

3.(10

" 3in. pots .

.75

6.(1(1

8.50

Plumbago, white and hardy

blue

.40

2,60

2.60

Pittosporuna Toblra, Hue

3.00

plants

.75

Pomegranates, assorted

.30

2.00

4 00

Palm, Latania Borbonica, 2>4-

2 00

in. pots

.60

3.00

2.(0

17 50

Palm, Wasdingtonia Filifera,

2.00

2^-in. pots

Palm, Phoenix Canariensis,

.40

3.60

30.00

3 25

30.00

2;2-in. pots

.40

3.(K1

Primula Obconica

.40

2.60

3 50

Roses, everbloominp, includ-

ing Teas, Hybrid Teas, Noi-

3.00

15.00

settes and Polyanthas, all

the leading variet ies

.40

2.60

3(1.(1(1

3.60

Roses, Hyliriii Perpetual,

,<t.00

Hardy, in all leading Kinds

.41)

3.26

80.CO

3.C0

Rudbeckla, Golden Glow

.30

2 00

17, .50

Solanum Jasminoldes

.30

3 (111

2.50

Saxlfraga Sarmentosa

.40

3 60

2.26

20.00
16.00

Smilax

.30

2.C0

3.00

Thunbergia Fragrans and

Harrisil

ai

3 00

3.60

20.00

Tuberoses, fine bulbs

,76

6.00

Vlnoa Variegata

.30

2.00

2.50

Violets, Swanley White and

17.50

.30
.30

2.00
3.00

17.60

3.00

Weeping Lantanas

17.50

ORDER QUICK WHILE ASSORTMENT IS COMPLETE.

THE GOOD & REESElO,, Springfield, Ohio,

THE LARGEST ROSE GROWERS IN THE WORLD.

Mpntlon the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

DEGOBHTIOH DOrS fiOilll!

GERANIUMS. Fenuo

5,000 Mixed, 4!.^ In t7.00

lO.OOO " 3 m 400

15.000 " i!M In 2.00

.■i.ooo La Favorite, 2J..i In 2.00

5.(100 " 3 In 400

4.000 Mme. Salleroi, 2H In 2.00

2.000 FEVERFEW, Little Gem, In bud,

iH In

2,000 ABUTII.ONS, Mixed. 2Vi In

1,000 ^OlITIIEK^■ THYME, 2M In

J.KKl VEI.VKT I'l.ANT. -."i In

20.IOI S>III.A.\, StronE. S'l In

5U0 Kl ( llSl.l?i, MLxid. J'l In

10.00
2,00
2.00
2.00
2.0O
2.00

1,000
2,000
1,500
5,000
1,2(10
1,000
5,000
4,0»KI
10.000
10,000

15.000

BEGONIAS.

Per lOO

Erfordl, beddor. 2'4 In t2.C0

SandersonI, bedder. 2^4 In 2.00

Hybrlda. bedder, 2). In 2.00

Named, In 20 Varlellee. 2J4' In 2.00

3 and 4 In. In 10 varieties 4.00

PELARGONIUMS, 4H In 8.00

IREStlNES, Red. 2!4 In 2.0U

Yellow, 2;.i In 2.00

rOLEUS, 10 best bedders, 2!-j; In 2.00

VINCAS, LOBELIA and SMILAX,

from flats 100

DAISIES, Snow Crest and Longfleld,

2>4 In 2.00

THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., Morris, III.

ALL SOLD!

Our Geraniums are (ill sold for this season
except a few thousand.

Skeleton, Rose, Happy Tliougbt
Geranlnm CuttioKS, from soil, $3.00 per
100 ; SVi in. pots, $3.00 per 1110.

Coleus, by the lOon, 10,000 or 60,000, ready
at all times, C. Verschatfeltii and Golden
Queen at $6.00 per 1000; Coleus in variety,
$5.00 per 1000; Velsohaffeltii and Queen, in
2 in. pots, $15.00 per 1000.

9Iar]j:uerlte, Double Golden, rooted cut-
ting, $2.00 per lUO : 2 in. pots, $3.80 per 100.

Giant Alyssutn, 2Vi in. pots, $3.00 per
100 ; rooted cuttings, $1.00 per 100.

Aieeratani, blue and white, 60 cts. per 100 :
$5.00 per 1000; 2 in. pots, $2 00 per 100.

PuctislaSf standar(l sorts, $1.60 per 100;
$12,00 per 1000 ; 2J^ In. pots, $3.00 per 100.

Petunias, 3 in, pots, $3.00 per 100.

Stevla.comp. var., $1.50 per 100.

Heliotrope, 8 varieties, $1.00 per 100:
$9.00 per 1000.

VIncas. var., cuttings, $1 25 per 100; 2 in.
pots, $2.00 per 100; 4 in. stock, fine, $6.00 per
100; $50.00 per 1000.

The above are rooted cuttings except where
noted. ^"Caah must accompany all orders.

J.E.FELTHOUSEN,Schenectady.N.Y.

Mention th* Florlsta* Bxctuuig« when wrltlnf.

SEAWANHAKA GREENHOUSES

per doz. per 100

Abutilon. 4 varieties. 2Hinchpot8 $0.75 $6 00

Acllyrautlies. 3 varieties. 2H inch pots 50 3 00

Aseratutn, Cope's Pet. 3J4 inch pots 50 250

" Tapis Bine. Very dwarf, 2H inch pots .60 3.00

Alternanttiera. From hotbeds, stronir 25 l.CO

Antliericum Varieicatum. From dats, strong 1.00 8.0U

Alysnuni. Giant Double. 2V2 inch pots 60 2.50

Asparajj^us Plumosus Nanus. 2}^ inch pots 1.00 7.00

BeKonias. Assorted. 3 inch pots 60 4 00

'* Vernon. 2!. Inch pots 60 3 50

Cannas. Dry roots, assorted 60 2..60

" Started. 3 inch pots 60 3 50

Cliaenostonia Hlspida. 2!^ inch pots 80 6.00

Coleus. Best bedding vars. 2H inch pots 30 3.00

Crotons. Assorted, smnch pots 1.25 10,0)

Cupbea Platycentra. 3H inch pots 50 3.00

Dracaena ludivlsa, 4 inch pc.ts 3.35 18.00

•' " 6 inch pots 3 00 25.00

" " 6 inch pots 4 (M 30.00

Farfuiciuni Grande. 3H inch pots 75 6.00

Fucbsias. Assorted, 3!^ inch pots 60 4.00

Germanivy. 2!^ Inch pots 50 3.00

Oyster Bay,
New York.

per doz. per 100

Geraniums. White, Pink and Scarlet, single and

double, 3 inch pots 75 4.00

*• Ivy. Good assortment, 3inchpots 75 4.10

Heliotrope. Blue, very stiong, 2)4 inch pots 60 2.60

" " •• 4inohpot8 80 6.00

" White, " 4inchpots 80 6 00

" " " 3Hlnchpots 50 2.90

Hedera Helix. "EnjfUsblvy." 2}^ inch pots.. ..50 3.00

•• •* Si.\ Imported Varieties, SJ^in. pots. 2.00 15.(0

L,atania Borbonica. ainchpots 1.25 10.00

" " 5inchpots 6.00 40.00

«• " Oinchpots 9.00 75.00

I.,emon Verbena. 314 inch pots 75 4.00

Maranta BIcolor. 2H inch pots 76 5.00

Moon Vine. 2H inch pots 60 400

Musa Knsete. 3 inch pots 8.0O 45 00

Pandanus Ktills. 5inchpots 6.00 60.00

Phoenix Reclinata. 5 inch pots 7.B0 60.00

PIlea SerpyllifoUa. 2!^ inch pots 60 3.(0

Slbthorpi.* Kuropea. Small clumps 75 5.00

Swainsona Alba and Rosea. 3K inch pots 60 4 (in

Vinca, trailing. Green and variegated, 2J^ inch pots. .60 4.(0

All orders filled in rotation. Orders of $5.00 and over F.O. B. N.Y. Cash with order from unknown customers or C. 0. D.

JAMES C. CLARK, Supt. p. o, box 34, oyster Bay, n.y. WM. L. SWAN, Prop.

Mention the FloiistB' Excbanse when writing.

500

The F=i-ORists* Exchange.

J. K. ALLEI9,

Wholvsal* Commission Dealer In

CUT Fil-OiniERS,

57 W. 28th Street, New York.

Orders bT mall or telefiraph promptlj attended
to. Telephone Call. 383 38tli St.

ROSES, Blue and White VIOLETS, Specialties.

W. S. ALLEN,

■7 West aSth St., New York.

BLAUVELT & GUTTMAN,

35 W. 27th St., NEW YORK,

ilssi

ConslBumcLts of llrst-clnsB stock solicited.
Orders by mk.II or teU'grapli '<;<;^.'J,%,]}'1^^''' °'

CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE

404-412 E. 34th St.. N.Y., near Ftrry. |

Open every Morning at 6 O'clock a.m. for the

Sale of Cut Flowers.

This la not a commlBBlon house ; the market |

consists of Individual stands.

"Wall Space for Advertising Purposes to Rent

J. DONALDSON. SECRETARY,

DECKER, BLAUVELT GO.

WHOLBBALB DEALERS IN

CUT FLOWERS- PLANTS

42 W. 28tli St., New York.

ConalKnments solicited. Shipping orders will

receive prompt and careful attention.

Telephonk 2337-18TH Steekt.

WM. H. CUNTHER,

Wholesale Florist

VIOLETS AND CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

Consignments Solicited.

30 West 29th St., New York.

Telephone, 2300— 3Sth Street.

EDWARD C. HORAN,

Wholesale Florist

#0. 34 W. 29th St., #«»• York.

The Bride, Mermet and American Beauty,
Specialties.

JULIUS LANG,

Wholesale Florist

53 WEST 30tli ST.

ConalKDmenta Solicited. HEW YORK.

FRANK MILLANG,

Wholesale CommlsHlon Dealer In

CUT FLOWERS

408 E. 34th ST., NEW YORK CITY.
CatFlowerExchange. Telephone Call. 1054-38th.

■f*2Jr8-i&'fJT.

SOWeSTiO'.^STMETNY.CITY.

McKELLAR & WINTERSON,

"Wholesale Commission Jobbers

In Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturers of Wire Work.

45, 47, 49 WABASH AVENUE, - - CHICAGO, ILL.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND, w^ox.es^x.:b

CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
No. 67 Bromfleld St. and 18 Chapman Place, BOSTON. MASS.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Names and Varieties

A. BEAUTY, fancy-special. 10.00 to 20.00

New York

May 5. 1899

extra

No.l

" Cull8 & ordinary

Bride

BridoBmaid

CUBiD

.» HoBte

S K. A. Victoria

«» La France ordinary.. .

O " extra

BC Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan,

NiphetOB

Papa Gontier

Perle

^ Souv. deWootton

ORC HIDS— Cattleyas

CypripediumB

Dendrobium formosum.

'* otiierB

C Inf 'r grades, all colors.
M ( White....

e Standard J Pink

O Varibtieb) Red

•- ( Tel.&Var.

g 'Fanct— j White....

J5'Tr^''er„rl|'e'?^";:::

C9 standard var) X. Yel.&Var,

^ Novelties

Adiantdh

ASPARAOnS

Callas

Da ffodils

DAIblES

Hyacinths

Lilies

Lily of the Valley

Mignonette— ordinary.. .

" fancy

Narcissus

Pansies

Smilax

Tulips

Violets- ordinary

" extra

3.00

5.00
3.00
3.00
6.U0

6.0(1
2.00
2.0U

i'.ii)

Boston

May 4, 1899

Philadelphia

May 3, 1899

8.00 to 10.00
4.00 to 8.00
1.00 to
1,00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
4.00 to
6.00 to 10.00
.... to
.... to
1.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
.... to
1.00 to
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35.00 to 60,00
6.00 to 8.0O
.... to
6.00 to

.60 to

.60 to

.50 to

.60 to

.50 to
2.00 to
2.00 to
2.00 to
2.00 to
3.00 to

.75 to
35.00 to 40.0(1
3.00 to 4.00

.50 to

.60 to

.60 to
3.00 to
1,00 to
1.00 to
3.00 to

.60 to

.10 to
16.00 to 25.00

.60 to .60

.15 to .20

.20 to ,2.1

6,00
6,01

5.00

8,0C
1.00
1.01
1,011
1.0(1
!.«
3, or
3,00
3.01
3,00
4,00
1.00

.60
1.0(1
1,01
4.0(1
2.50
3.00
6. 00
.80
.20

12.00 to 20.00
8.00 to 10.00
4.00 to 6.00
.... to
1.00 to
1.00 to
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3.00 to
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1.00 to
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1.00 to
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.60 to
l.OD to
1.00 to
1.00 to
l.OP to
.50 to

Baltimore

May 3. 1899

.76
1.25
1.2.'^
1.26
1.26
2.0(1
2,1X1
2.0(
2 0(1
3.0(1
1,00

1.60 to
1.60 to
1.50 to
2.60 to

.76 to
.... to 50.00
4,00 to 6 00
1.00 to

.50 to
1.00 to
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.35 to
10.00 to 16,00
1.00 to 2.1'fl

.20 to .3'

.40 to .60

2,6(1

7P

3!oi

6.01
3.00
1.60
3.00
2.50
.60

30.00 to 40.00
10.00 to 26.00
6,00 to 15.00
3.00 to 6.0(
8.00 to
3.00 to
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.... to
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.25 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
l.iO to
1.26 to
1,26 to
1.25 to
1 26 to
1.60 to
.75 to
35.00 to 50.00
5.f0 to 6.0(1
2.00 to
.76 to
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.60 to .7'
15. UO to 20 01
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6.00

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3.0(1
8.01

6!6(l

4.00

1,0(1
1.60
1.6f
1,5'
1.60
2.0(1
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2,0(1
2 01
1.5(

3.0(
1.51

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4,00
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4,00

6.0(1
6.0(1

Buffalo

May 6, 18!

to
16.00 to 30.00
10.00 to 12.5(1
6 00 to 8.011
3.00 to
3.00 to
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5.00 to 8 DC

.... to

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6.00 to

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15 00 to 25,00

1.50 to 2.00

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... to ....

S.OO to 35.00
10.00 to 20,00
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4,00 to 10.00

6,00
3.00
6.00

6!66

s'.oo

2.00
3,00

.76
1.60
1,25
1.2
1.2,i
2,1(1
3,01'
2,00
3.0

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,50 to
.60 to
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CO
8,00

:.00

5,00

1.00
1 50
1.6U
1.60
1.50
3,00
3.0O
3.00
3.00
3,011
1,25
60.00 to 76.00

6.00
.51
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.25

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■26 to .40
60 to .75

I 00
4.00

iiiifl
8,00
4 no
3.00

.50

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see oar Correspondence Colamns.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwiae noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,

'Sariiolesa.le F'lorist

Open Day aiKi NIgtit from 12 A.M. Mondays to 10 P.M. Saturdays.
1612-14-16.18 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

PITTSBURG GUT FLGWER GO., LTD.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

j THE NEW YORK CUT FLOWER CO.

I 119-121 West 23d Street,
I 112-114 West 24th Street,

' T»I.phon» 73J- ISth. NEW YORK.

I CONSiaNMINTS SOLIOITBO.

I Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders.

iA£.F=. SHERIDKN

Wfaoleiale Comml union Dealer In

CUT FLOWERS

39 West 28th St., New York.

Telephone, 314— 38th St.

PRICB LIST SINT ON APPLIOATION. I

LONG DISTANCE PHONE
2167.

CONSI(3NMENTS
SOLICITED.

WRITE FOR PRICE LIST.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 705 Penn Ave., PITTSBURG, Pa

Slentloa the Florlota' Exchange when writlog.

HEADQUARTERS New"York! 'iTy us

MOSES, CARNATIONS AND
ALL SIASONABLE FLOWERS.

WM. F. HASTING, K'XlTon

496_yya«hlrBton Street, fIoMsI

BUFFALO, N, Y
Alao Dealer In Florists' Supplies A Wire Designs

Wholesale Florists, y jobbers ih

Always on ■'

}'

\W SUPPLIES

CARNAflONS.

BRIDESMAIDS,

BRIDES,

FLORISTS' VASES.

HorUcultural Auctioneers.

84 Hawlby Strebt. BOSTON.

Uentlon the Florlsta' Bxcli&nce wtien writing.

fBAMK H. TBAENDLT. OHAKUI BOHENOK.

TRAENDLY & SGHENCK,

Wholesale Florists,

S8 W. 28th St. and CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE,
NEW YORK.

Ttieiihone Ml-i8th St.

l9~Consi^ments Solicited

JOHN YOUNG,

Wholesale Florist

51 WEST 28th ST.,

NEW YORK.
CYCAS PALM LEAVES Always on Hand.

HICKS & CRAWBUCK,
Wholesale Commission Florists,

110 LIVINGSTON ST.,

Consignments Solicited.

BROOKLYN, N. Y.

iKieii I Langiam,

CUT FLOWERS, STRICTLY WHOLESALE |

„ 19 Boerum Place, BROOKLYN, N.Y.
Open to receive Conslffnments of
CHOICE FLOWERS at any time.

THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.,
Wholesale Florist,

43 West 28th Street,

NEW YORK.

WM. J. BAKER,
Wholesale Florist,

J 432 So. Penn Square,

jJjtPHILADELPHLA,, PA.

DUMONT & CO.,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

No. 1305 FUbert St., PhiUdelptala.

'PHONE, 3922 D.

CUT FLOWERS

Now England Headquartcirs fur

AMERICAN BEAUTIES

Of which we make a specialty.

WELCH BROS.,

15 PROVINCE ST., BOSTON, MASS.

Mention the Florlste' Exchange when writing.

Hay «. 1899.

The Florists' Exchange.

501

FRED. EHRET.

Wholesale Florist

1403 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE,
PHILADELPHIA.

GEO. M. MOSS,
Wholesale Florist |

32 South 17th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Long Distance 'Pbone. 1J330 D.

COMlgnments of choice HOSES, CAKNATIONS,

VIOLETS solicited.

Fine VALLEY In stock at all times.

LEO NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist

17 N. JUNIPER ST.,
'""^h°lfi''so8% A Philadelphia.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

EDWARD REID,

Wholesale Florist

1526 Ranstead St.. PHILADELPHIA.

Bet. Market aod Chestnut Sta.

ALL CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON.

'iELKl'MoNK. 3',l('.Ct A. i

BASSETT & WASHBURN,

Wholesale Dealers and Growers of

CUT FLOWERS

75 WABASH Ave., Chicago, ill.

Greenhouses at Hinsdale, III.

L. D. 'Phone at ChlciiK'>. Muln 2i'3.

L. iJ. 'Ptiune at Hinsdale, No. 10.

KENNIGOTT BROS. COMPANY,

Wholesale Cut Flowers

42 and 44 E. Randolph Street,

CHICAGO, ILL.

WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY

WIETOR BROTHERS,

SUCnESSOBB TO

ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO.,

Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers

OFFICE AND SALESROOM,

51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO.

Headquartcra fi.r AMEI'.inAN EEAtTTlES.

HOLTON > HUNKEL CO.,

WHOLESILE FLOmSTS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Manufacturers of Wire Designs.

457 Milwaukee St. MILWAUKEE, WIS.

•Phone Main 874. P. O. Boi 103.

C. A. KUEHN,

WHOLESALE FLORIST,

1122 Pine St., St. Louis, Ho.

A COMPLETE LINE OF WIBB DESIGNS.

Got Flower Co.,

iliSg? Wholesale Florists,
1333 PINE STREET
St. Louis, no.

Ueatlon ttie FlorUU' Exctutnge when wiitlnc.

REINBERG BROS.

WHOLESALE GROWERS OF

. . X P^ I ^^ s . « ^ ■• «« "nd CARNATIONS. We are Headquar

U L H I O W 6 r S ten for FINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES

^°°-°o%°g"ss. salesroom, 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL

We can fill all orders on short notice
with all leading varieties of ROSES
and CARNATIONS. We are Headquar-
ters for FINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

Mtmtlnn th« FIorlBt*' Elxchanire when wHtlni.

"W. BE. ELLIOTT,

DECORATION DAY SPECIALTIES.

We are local headquarters for Bronze or Green Galax, Fresh
Cycas Leaves, Leucothoe Sprays, Magnolia Leaves, Palm
Crowns and Palm Leaves, and all kinds of "Green Goods" at
market prices.

We have 1,500,000 GALAX LEAVES In Cold Storage.

HARRY A. BUNYARD, 42 W. 28tti St., New Yoric City.

Telephone -^387 18lk.

Mention the morleU' Exchange when writing.

CUT STRINGS, 8 to 10 ft.
long, 50c. per string.

Shipped to any part of the countrv-

Mentloo the Florists' Exchanee when writing.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Names and Varieties

Beautt, fancy— special.

" extra

No. 1

" Culls & ordinary

Bride

Bridesmaid

Cusln

, HoBte

• K. A. Victoria

• La France, ordinary...

5 " extra

■ Mertnet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan,

Niphetos

Papa Gontier

Perle

Souv. do Wootton

ORCHIDS— Cattleyas

Cypripediums

Dendrobium formoaum..

'• others

f Inf'r grades, all colors.
M (White....

C Standard J Pinlt

.2 VARIETIES) Red

•2 ( Yel.&Var.

g 'Fancy— i White....

■" ("The highest J P'"''

<0 gntdei of ) K™

C9 standard var) { Yel.&Var.

1^ Novelties

ADI ANTUM ,

asparagcs

Dallas

Daffodils

Daisies

Hyacinths

Lilies

Lily of the Valley

Mignonette— ordinary. . . .

" fancy

Narcissus

Pansies

Shila X

Tulips

Violets— ordinary

" extra

Chicago

May 3, 1899

20.00 to
10.00 to
6.00 to
2.00 to
3.00 to
2.00 to
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3.00 to
4.00 to
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3.00 to

.... to
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2.00 to
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40.00 to
.... to
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.60 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
2.0(1 to
2.00 to
2.00 to
3.00 to
.... to

.76 to
.iO.OO to
4.00 to

.60 to

.36 to
1.00 to
4.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
.... to

.50 to

.25 to
20.00 to
1.00 to

.40 to
.... to

25.00
16.00
8.00
6.0(i
6.00
4.00

6.00
8.00

6.00

4.0(1

m.m

.76
1.61
1.50
1.60
1.60
3.011
3.00
3.00
4. CO

i!6(i

78.00
6.00
1.00
.40
3.0()
6.00
4. 00
8.00

i'.oc

.60

25.00

2.00

.50

St. Louis

May 2, 189(1

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Cincinnati

May 2, 1899

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May 2, 1899

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May 1, 18S

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ROSES, CHRYSANTHEMUMS

All the NEW and STANDARD VARIETIES
in A I stock now ready at reasonable prices.

JOHISr iT. :L-CA."5r, SvL3an.in.it, iTe-w^ J"erse3r.

M«it]oii tho Florlata* Bizebanc whmi wrlUiig.

Lady
Dorothea

1 Plant $ 0 50

13 Plants 4 00

100 Plants 26 00

WINNER OF SILVER CUP,

Chrysanthemum Show, Chicago, 1898.

CERTIFICATES OF MERIT,

New York and Toronto.

The Florist's Rose. A free bloomer.

Always an attractive and selling color.
No buUheads. jt jt j» j» j*

260 Plants $ 60 00

600 Plants 75 00

lOCO Plants 125 00

JOBN B. DUNLOP, = Toronto, Canada.

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E. G. HILL & CO.

Wholesale Florists

RICHMOND, INDIANA.

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WHITE CUT FLOWERS

Large Double White

F^ EI ~r t-j rvi I ^^v ^

Always on Hand. Cheap for Florists.

J. SUPPER, Lakewood, N. J.

THE PETUNIA GHOWEK.
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LAGER & HURRELL, Import'er" f

...ORCHIDS

L.jEL,IA AM'EP(< AI.HA Just arrived In One
coDdltlon. L»-lin Anoeps and I.. Autuiii-

ualiH to follow shortly.

Gharry Wood Baskets, Fresh Moss »"« Peat.

Correspondenoe^^^^ SUMMIT, N. J.

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Plants, Blooms (White Orchids Specially!; Duplex and
other pans ; Manual of Culture ; Orchid Food ; Ineectl-
cldes: Fumlgators; Peat, Moss. etc. circulars sent.
WiLLOWMEAD GARDENS, East Orange, N. J.

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Galax Leaves.

CHAS. H. RICKSECKER. Linviiie, N. C.

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SIILIX LEAVES

ANT)

LeoGOttjoe Sprays

FOR SPRING AND SUMMER USE

"Write fur prici's to

HARLAN P. KELSEY,

BuiidTg°." Boston, Mass.

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PRIMULA AURICULA (Benarys)

Free blooming, hardv. doea well In ordinary soil, or
shady place. 5Li kinds mixed, Bells at el^lit at ^5c.
wholesale, nice young plants, }ia,50 per 100. <;iiBh please.
SHELLROAD GREENHOUSE CO.. GRANGE, MD.
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DRAC/ENA INDIVISA!

strong plants in 6 inch pots.

$3.00 per Dozen;

$20.00 per Hundred.

HERMAN MAENNER, Maspeth, L. I.

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ANNE BOLEYN PINKS

Rooted Cuttings, $1.M per 1000.

BRiC£NA INDIVISA

CASH WITH ORDER.

C. SOLTAU & CO.,

199 Grant Avenue, JEBSEY CITY, N. J.

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niniilTinue Healthy transplanted plants. Wm"
CARNATIDNS Scott.McGowan, $1.35 per 100;«10.
per 1(X10. Daybreak, H. Keller, Blizzard, »1.50 per 100'

nFBauillUC Best 15 varieties, double and single,
bCHAIIIUnid 4-lnchpotsm bloom. (4.50 per luo

IVY GERANIUMS, double white, pink and
scarlet, 4-1 QCh pots. 60c. per doz. ..,,«„«.

NASTURTIUMS h^'' '^-^^'f™ -"
ALTERNAHTHERAS l'^,T;^.^liA^: '■"""

CASH WITH OKDER.

ALEX. SCHULTZ, PHILLIPSBURG, N. J.

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in all sizes . . . .
at reasonable prices.

502

The Florists' Exchttnge.

CERANIUMS-Mixed

A grand lot, from 2 and Sj^
inch pots, $3.00 per 100 . .

ELMER I. RAWLINGS, Quakertown, Pa.

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GERANIUMS ^^S^]^^.

Ld, Favorite. B. G. Hill and Gen. Grant, 4 inch. $5.00
per 100. All In bloom ready to ship at once.

WHITTON & SONS, Wholesale Florists*
CITY AND GREEN STREETS. UTICA, N.Y.

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Giffl! AMERICA

Cannot be eclipsed in coloreffect, habit, flori-
ferousness and beauty. Without a rival.

PHOTOS FREE.

READY 1900.

HENRY EICHHOLZ. WaynesbDro, Pa.

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ALL GOOD STOCK!

PELARGONIUM Victor and Salsbury, 3 In. pots,
t4.00 per lUO.

GERANIUM!* S. A. Nutt. Mme. Thlbnut, La Favor-
ite, Le Pllote, Mme. SaUeroi,2J^ in. pots, |;:i.00 a lUU,

HELIOTROPE, 2^^ Inob pots. J12.0C per 100.

FUCHSIAS, Storm King. Avalanche and Elm City,
2J^ Incb pots, 12.50 per 100.

VINCA VAR,,3ln. pots.tS.OOperlOO. Cash please.

WM. J, CHINNICK, Trenton, New Jersey.

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COLEUS AID GERANIUMS

rni Fll^ r.oiilid Cuttings, 10 best bedders, our
'^''^^W*' selenlon, 90c. per toO; f6.(K) per 1000.
R F R A N 1 1 1 M (« Hooted Cuttings, 16 varieties, 11.75

ucnnniumo per loo; f 12.00 per looo.

" ~H "neb, ready for 3W Incb, $3.00

per 100; »25 00 per 1000. Cash with order
For special kinds and prices, address,

McBRIDE'S NURSERY, Alplaus. N. Y.

(Bnbies* Brentli.) Fine white airy flowere, excel-
lent for bouquetB, 5Uc. perdoz.; (l per 100, by mall.

FORGET-ME-NOT.

Small plants, from Fall sown seed of the new
Strlcta, rose and blue; alao Blue Alpestrls
varieties. f5.0ii per luuo; lUU byinail, bOcts.

W, C. JEWNISON, Natick, Mass.

GERANIUMS!

Dbl. Gen. Grant. Dbl. White La Favor-
ite, Dbl. CrimHnn S. A. Natt, out of 3>4and
4 inch pots, $5.00 per 100.

CARIfA.'riOBiS.

Fine rooted cutnags, Freedom, Daybreak,
Jahii*8 Scarlet, Dana, SI . 50 per li U.

rANSV I»I,Ali*TS.

Zlrngiebel Strain, in bloom May 16th,
$1.25 per 100.
10 per cent, off on 30O and over on all plaota.

CASH, PLEASE.

W. G. Kraber, '^ Ittr.?!"' New Bedford, Mass.

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GERANIUMS

IN BUD AND BLOOM

Ready for market and beddintf purposes.
Beaute Poiitevlne, Mrs. E. G. Hill,
Glorle de Kraiice, ta Favorite,
Heteraiitlie, Miue. Bruaiit and miny
olhers; f rom 3 and 4-iDch pots, $5.00 and f6.00
pjf 100.

CASH WITH ORDER.

W.E.HALL, ■ Clyde, Ohio.

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j BEGONIAS!

■ Arg:entea Guttata, Plctaviense,
M Metalllca. Alba Plcta, ;f inch,

■ per 100, $2.60.

■ Per 100
H VINCA (trailing, 2 varietie8)2 in...$2.6U

■ ABUTILON, Souv.de Bonn. 2 In.. 3.60
J5 CVPKRUS ALTEBNIFOLIU8,

■ 2J4 inch 2.00

H SMILAX, from flats,!* per lOOr... .M
2 Satisfaction Guaranteed.

ff Cash with Order. . . .

: GEORGE L. MILLER, Newark, Ohio.

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Nyack, N. Y.

At tlie greenliousfs of .l.acob Kuliii
sweet iieas ai-e iit)w fiowerins well. Tlie
stock of chr^j'santlieniiinisfftr iie.xt year is
also ill line slmpe. Mr. Kiihn used to
grow violets im>stl.v, Imt conditions did
not siM'tii f;i\'oral»li' to tlu* prodnction of
those (lowers Iroin year to .year, so the.v
liave Ijeen discarded and a general stocli
of flowering and bedding plants is now
rtiiseii.

I)e Pew Bros, are located riglit on tlie
edge of tlie Hudson river and have alioiit
3", 000 feet of glass, witli more in the
course of con.struction. Koses and maid-
enhair fern are the siiecialties grown,
and a new liouse is building purposely
f(U- aili.nutum. .\mong the roses Perle
lias been grown extensively this year,
lint the demand for it has not been so
large as to insure good enough prices.
Next season only American Beauty will
be grown in roses. John Foley, who is
an expert witli Beaut.y, has lieen secured
to talie the management of the bouses.

Purdy & Blauvelt have l.S.OOO feet of
glass and grow roses, carnations, adian-
tuni and sinilax, witli a few bedding
pliints for the retail trade.

Mr. McMaiin lias bouglit tlie place pre-
viously owned Ijy .John Foley, which lias
seven houses, 15,000 feet altogether.
Peter .Johnson is foreman and tlie stock
is in good shape. Two of the houses are
planted with American Beauty and five
with Bridesmaid. A new house will be
Iniilt this .Summer for adiantum fern.

Daniel L.vncli has rented his establish-
ment to F. C. Babbler. This place is de-
voted to roses and smilax.

.fos. Ililliert has quite a range of glass
and tile unist of it is devoted to swain-
soua. This is grown planted on tlie
benches, and by liis method of cultiva-
tion the .vieUl of flowers is enormous.
Three varieties are grown, the lilac col-
ored one finding about as much favor
with customers as does the white. At
some seasons of the j ear the rose colored
variet.y is a favorite, but not in the .Sum-
mer miuitiis. Some space is given up to
Toinatnes and by careful propagation a
sill-cession of crops is had all the .year
round.

.\ndrevv Wood rents the houses belong-
ing to Mrs. Sawers and grows only
violets.

Adolp Baur makes a specialty of mig-
nonette and is shipping good spikes to
.New York.

George Citman has well stocked green-
Iiouses and will sell out at the first op-
portunity.

.V. (.'. Tucker has rented his houses to
IJ. Hogan.

Riverton, N. J.

The rapid advance of .Spring is causing
a tremendous rush among the growers
of hard.v stock. This is the case with the
H. A. Dreer, Inc., who report an increas-
ing demand for lierliaceous plants. As
was n-niarkcd to me rn-cntiy b.v a promi-
nent hiiidsc:ipe artist, the public is de-
iiiaiidiiii; soiiictliing that will .stand year
after yr.ii-, which they have the pleasure
of watching emerging from Mother Earth
under the gentle spell of .Spring. Visiting
the Alpine rocker,v, planted about two
.\ears, I found sever.il siiecies in full
liloom, and was informed b.y Mr. Eisele
the plants had been in that condition
from the time tlie snow disappeared.
This is a liighly intei-esting adjunct to
the hardy plant dejjartnient. The aqua-
tic section is being increased by the addi-
tion of a pond for ueluiubiuni.s" The bot-
tom has been heavil.v boarded to prevent
the roots penetrating too deeply into the
soil, wliich has hitherto beeu the ctise.
The task of lifting will be much easier.
This was one of the muddiest jobs at-
tempted and accomplished. Visitors will
see a great change made in the approach
to tlie establishment. A lioulevard is
being formed, planted with Platanus oc-
cidentalls, to remind one of the Thames
iMiibankment or, as suggested by Mr.
Strohlein, the IJnter den Linden, liiit
witliout its acconi]ianying delights. The
I*. It. It. is acting in harmon.v and beauti-
fying its property adjoining, so that we
sliall see this Summer as prett.v a spot as
one could wish to find.

Paterson, N. J.

McCornac & Co. have discontinued the
retail part of their busineSH and are now
wholesaling only

A.I. Viselius, 89 Broadway, and Ed-
ward Sceery, 91 Van Houten St.. have
liad good steady business all Winter;
ICaster trade being e8peciall.y so.

Young Bros, discontiniied business
several months ago.

Vorhies & Smith, who have a store on

Butted Glass

This is DO longer an experiment, it bas come to stay
There are Tarious ways of making Butted Roofs, but the I
best way is with the

Clipper Bar.

With this bar you can make a roof that is absolutely free
from drip, and glass cannot be torn out by the wind. Butted
glass makes a tight roof, a warm house and saves fuel. It
lasts longer, looks better and costs less than the old-fashioned
roof. But do not think that this is the ly bar we sell, for
it is not : we furnish what people want and here is nothing
in greenhouse material that you cannot get fro ■ us, and all
of open-air-dried Cypress clear of bright sap, stained sap,
knots and all other defects.

LOCKLAND LUMBER CO.

LOCKLAND, O

Mention paper

Write for Circulars
or Estimates.

Market Street, find their trade very
satisfactory.

Joseph To well has a nice store at No. 2
Park Avenue. Mr. Towell is the origin-
ator of the new carnation, called after his
personal friend, Governor Griggs; this
variety is being disseminated this year,
and is" finding many buyers among the
carnation growers. Mr. Towell, we are
sorry to say, is in very poor health at
present.

PRTICULTURAL

Correspondence
Invited

AUCTIONEERS

Sales every Tuesday and Friday.

i^fafe^lPALMhndBSDDING PLANTS

CLEARY & CO., 60 Vesey St., New York.

FROIT IND FLOWER PLITES

Seed Packets and Supplies of all kinds (or
NURSERYMEN, FLORISTSand SEEDSMEN

stock Cuts, 10c. per square Inch. Engraving by all
processes. Printing and Lithographing.

Illuatrated Cacalogties a Speclnlty.

VREDENBURG & CO., - Rochester, N.Y.

ii

NIGOMITE"

(PATENT)

VAPOR INSECTICIDE

No labor required

Haimtess to bloom and foliage.

A certain killer of

RKD SPIDCR, GREKX FLY,

and all otber insect pests.

The TchccoWarshoiising and Trading Comsany,

LOUISVILLP, KY.

Tobacco Stems

FRESH, CLEAN. STRONG,
300 pound bales, $1 .50. Ton, $9,00

I^-£ci'«1.'oX°i!.Vb'.°.° MUSHROOM SPAWN

$6.50 per 100 lbs.

H. G. FAUST & 00., Pu^^^r^?- PHILt, PA.

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, SYRACUSE FLOWER
i POTS

I 80LK AGSNT FOE

NEW JSBSBT.

FIBRE VASES, RUSTIC
HANGING BASKETS,
HOSE AND GLASS.

ION Tliird Avriiue,

TOBACCO
STEMS.

Bales, 300 to 500 lbs.,

'Oc. per too lbs.

TaBACCO DUST.

Uags 35, 50 and 100 lbs. Si4

cts. per lb.
Above extra strong and
fresh.

U. CUTLER RYERSON.^'k'.^i'Alf n.

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The Harris!! Disease . . .

Can be prevented by Immeralng the bolba for
five hours In a solution of ... .

KRAFT'S PLANT TONIC, 99 per cent.

This has been conclusively proven by experiments
at Lincoln Park, Chicago. The Tonic also kills
Hard Slielled Scale, lUealy Bug, and

other insect peats without Injury to the plant
Send for circular and price list

KRAFT PLANT TONIC CO., Rockrord, III.

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Ton SHOULD KNOW WHAT
NOTED GROWEKS SAT

gtk/^^ i"iani: rooa does

fl^^E^h^T^ Inodorous, not expensive. Full

I^^HB liifonnatlon, booklets, prices on

a ^ request. Leading Eastern Dealers

handle It. Eiistern Ch<'iiiical Co., MlrH.,

ti'ZO Atlnnlic Avfuue, Boi^lon, Mass.

Imperial Liquid
Plant Food

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pOMBINING the
^ qualities of an
absolute insect exter-
minator with those of
a viflTornus fertilizer.
Recommended and In
use by the foremost
florists and nurserymen
In the land. For Sale at
the Seed Stores.

ROSE MFG. CO.,

NIagaraFalls, New York

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May 6, 1899.

Xhb F=I-0RISTS' Exchhnge.

603

BOSTON FLORIST LETTER GO.

Manufacturers of FLORISTS' LETTERS.

Dlmenslonj of
thlB box. SS in.
lonx by 18 tn.
wide and 1> In.
high. 2 eectloQi,

Thii wooden box nicely ■talned and vnrnUhed,
18x80xia made In two sectlODB, one for esob Klse
letter, cIveD away with flmt order of 600 lettera.

Block Letters, \H or 3 m«b ilie, per 100. 93.00.
8artpt Letters. $i 00.
Faitener with eaob letter or word.
Uied by leadios florlati everywhere and for
■ale by all wholesale flo )itR and supply dealers.

N. F. McCarthy, Treas. & nanagcr^
i'S^ni BOSTON^ MASS. m^^Si..

MennuD the Florl»U' Eicbange when wrltlnir.
EVKRV PLORIST V V A T V

ouKiit to i]N8vttE r-l /% I I

HIHCil.ASSaicalnst 1 MaV-IM.^

FOR PART10ULAB8 ADDBBSB

JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y. Saddle River, N.J.

Menttnn the V^orimt^ E^chanee whf*n wrltlnr

GIPE FLOWERS
GVttS LdVES

No. 1, at »1 tbe lb. ; 10 lbs.
»9 00. No. 2, St 70c. the lb.
10 lbs.. (G 00.
16-20 In., »1,40 the 10 leaves.
21-24 In., »1.70 3M6ln..»2.65.
25-28 In., »2.00. 37-40 In., »3.00.
Natural Prepared. ' 2<l-321n., »2.30.Jl-44Io., tlOO.
Ten percent, allowed for prompt cash Complete line
of China Fkrnkbibs, Jari'Inibres. BAeKBTS, Etc.

AUGySTRdLKERSS0NS,52DeySt.,N.Y.

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sue SilKalioe

Just th'e thing
lor tying
bouquets and
stringing
Smilax.

Manufactured Expressly for Florists

RY

JOHN C. MEYER & CO.,

87 Summer St., Boston, Mass.

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^geutscKe Sartne^^itmv6

Largest Ci. culation of any German
Horticultural Publication.

Subscrlherfl and Correapontlents In every part of the
world. Profusely UliiBtrated and r'racllral artltlea
covering the whole tleld of gardening give the most
tniBtworthy and quickest repnits about all progress In
bortlcullure In European and other countries.

As an Advertising Medium It offers the best facilities
for opening foreign business relaiions.

Published Weekly. Subscription price f3 00 per year,
mailed free to all countries. Sample copies free.

TiKJwidlVroIIer-'^rurtl

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Mnrseiymen, Stedsmen and Florists

Wishing to do business with
Europe should send for the

"HORTICULTURAL
....ADVERTISER"

This is the British Trade Paper, be-
ing read weel<ly by all Horticultural
traders: it 1h also taken by over 1000
of the best Continental housen. An-
nual eubHcription to cover cent of
postage, 75 cents. Address

EDITORS OF THE

H.

Chilwell Nurseries, NOTTS, ENGLAND.
Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

GERMINATE your SEEDS in

JADOO FIBRE. (Every healthy
seed will come up.) ....

STRIKE your CUTTINGS in

JADOO FIBRE. (With ordinary
care loo per cent, will root.) . .

TRY "JADOO" AND BE CONVINCED.

BjilEBICBII JflOOO CO.,

8 1 1 Fairmount Ave.,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Bmmmm?mmi

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REED & KELLER

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

122 W. 25th Street,
NE^V YORK CITV.

ESTABUSHED
1866

ENIL

SUCC.™ NSTEFFENS.
"""STEFTENSBIlOi.

EASr2/j

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THE CEFREY LEHER CO.,

Manufacturers of Florists* L.etters. Tbe best and
moit artistic letter on tbe market. Pat. Jan. 3d, 1893.

PRICE : -m or 3 inch letters, per hundred $1.50

Script letters, " 3.50

Office and Factory, 446 Tremont St., Boston, Mass.

CHAS. L. KAZOUX. Manaoer.

AGENT!S:

The Flower Market. Boston. 1 McKellar & Wlntereon, Chicago.

Emil. Stertens, New York. 1 11, Bayersiiorfer & Co.. Phlla.

Agents wanted in all large cities. Telephone 715-3 Tremont.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

LONG'S "HANDY" ORDER SHEETS, fm i.

These lead to accurate and practical methods. Adaptable to either Cut Flower
or Plant business. Size 8^^ x 6)^ inches. In pads of 100 sheets. Pkices:

J pad. 100 sheets (sample order) by mail prepaid, .
5 " 500 " or up, " ^' . . .

5 " 500 " " by express, at customers expense, .

JO " JOOO " " " $1.75 per JOOO sheets, or

50 " 5000 " " " J.50 per 1000 "

Postage stamps acceptable for amounts of $1.00 or less. Single Sample Sheet Free.

DAN'L B. LONG, publisher, BUFFALO, N. Y.

Mention the Tloritur Enhnnc* «b.a wrtua*.

24 cents.

22 " per pad.

20 "

J7i " "

15" "

■^/%^%^^%/%^%/%^%/%'%^%'%/%^%/%%/%'%^'%^%/%^/%^%/%/%/%.%/^-

XDater (5ar5oni

BY WILLIAM THICKER.

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smaller pictures prepared with special reference to

this work. On heavy enamelled paper. i

Elegantly bound. Large octavo. #

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The text describes all operations from the growing of plants in tubs to the \
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natural streams, planting, hybridizing, seed saving, propagation, the aquatic ^
house, wintering, correct designing and planting of banlss and margins, and ^
all other necessary details. Prospectus and Reviews Iree on application.

A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. & PUB. CO. LTD., P. 0. Box 1697, New York City

i

We ha.e \ fOR HANDLING COLLECTIONS

evenwhe're I FoR SECURING REPORTS. . . .

FOR INFOKMATION WRITK

THE NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE,

C. S. LOUKP., Sec'j-, 271 Broadway, New York.

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GOT FLOWER BOIES

Three awards for superiority.
Send for illustrated list. . . .

EDWHBDS&DOGKEB

Mention the FlorlsLs' Exchange when writing.

Umbrella Holders

White, Blue, Wine or Green Enamel, diam.
10 inches, depth, 24 inches. Price, $3.00. De-
livered in U. 8. A. on receipt of price, or sent
C. O. D. on approval.

CRANE BROS., Westfield, Mass.

Manufacturers of Llnenoid Seamless Specialties.
Mention the Florlete' Exchange when writing.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS

Manufacturers.

16 & 18 N 5th SI.

Philadelphia, Pa.

First Quality.
1^ leper 1000. .12 40 I

2 in., •' .. 2 75
2H in., " .. 3 35 I

3 in., " .. 1 70

Cream Color.

3y> in., per 1000, t 4 9S

4 in., " «20

5 in., •• 10 80

6 in., " 16 60

Packages extra.

C. HENNECKE CO."'"-^':^.''"'

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STfljIDIIBD FLOWER POTS

DO YOU NEED O
FLOWER POTS ■'

If SO, write for prices before you order,

WILMER COPE A. BRO..

Lincoln UnlverHiiy* - - ('henter Co., Pa*

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STANDARD ♦ POTS.

We are now ready to supply a superior
quality of Pots in unlimited quantitiea.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.

A. H. HEWS & CO.,

NORTH CAMBRIDGE, - MASS.

Mention the norists' Exchang** when writing.

STANDARD

FLOWER POTS !

Packed !n small cratea, eaay

to handle.

Price per

crate

Price per crate

1500 2 In. pots In crate, »4.88

120 7 In. pota In crate, »4..20

1500 2Ji '

5,25

60 8

3.00

600

43 9

sa,

10003 •

5.110

4810

4.80

8003X •

5.80

2411

3.60

6004^ •

4.50

2412

4.80

3205 •

4.51

1214

4.80

144 6 •

3.16

616

4.50

Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list
of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging Baskets. Lawn
Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off for cash with order.

HILFINCER BROS. POTTERY,

OR-... FORT EDWARD, N, Y.

August Bolerb & Sons, New York Agents,

52 Det Stbert, Nkw Tobk Citt
M«*ntton th« Tn^rlHt*' Kx^'hinp'* wh^n wTHflng.

I BRANCH WAREHOUSES t

) CMraer %b6 W«itsld» AvennftB, J«ra«r CltTt 5*£>

1 Ja«kaOB At*. M ftmrum St., Lobb Islud Gtj, fl. T.

UentlOD th« FlorleU' Exchange when wrltlnr.

604

The F=i-orists' ExcHKNce.

RED TOWERS BRAND

BONE MEAL

FOR FLORISTS

I00;ib. bag, S1.75 300 lb. bag, »3.3.5

V4 ton, ST. 50 l/o ton, »14.50

1 ton, $38.00

F. O. B. Bridgeport, Conn.

— ALSO—

Odorless Lawn Dressing

and

....Garden Fertilizers.

TERMS, CASH WITH ORDER

RED TOWERS GREENHOUSES

HACKENSACK, N. J.

Mention the Flortstfl' Eiohange when writing.

GEORGE RIPPERGER,

SHEEP MANURE

I have now on hand a large quantity of
Al SHKEP MANURE. ^^-Send for Price

Llat and Sample

Best Fertilizer for Top Dressing:.

Fa&y,°i*ven,rit'.*' LONG ISLAND CITY.

Mention the FlorlstB' Exchange when writing.

PURE SHEEP MANURE

By the bag, ton or carload, ground
and prepared especially for gardens

and florists' use

Send for Price List and Sample.

J, L. ELLIOTT, Canal St. Bethlehem, Pa.

1\ O. Box 262.
Mention the Florlflta' Exchange when writing.

SHEEP MANURE

Oleaned and prepared expreielj for florliti' aie.
Ton win find It the genalne artlole. For reference
to Iti being flrit-oUai I refer yon to Henry r.
MlchcJI. '018 Market Street, PhUe.. Pe. Trial bagi
of IM IbB.. $3.60; per ton. $26.00. M ton at ton rate
Caib with order.

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

I Oia Ontario St., PHILA., PA.

ADOO FIBRE and
ADOO LIQUID

Will do all that is claimed
If Intelligently Used J* Jt

TRY THEM!

M^ntlftn th» Florl.m' Eachange when writing.
►♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦ »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦• J

4

♦

♦

♦
♦

By the Bag:, X

X Ton or Carload. «

Z W WRITE US FOR QUOTATIONS. X

♦ ♦

♦

MILWAUKEE, WIS. ♦

♦ ELLIS & POLLWORTH

♦ ♦

!»♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦»»♦♦♦♦♦

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wiitlne.

Domestic Water Supply

As we are frequently
asked whether our
Eider and Ericsson Hot
Air Pumps are arranged
for pumping from deep
wells (both open wells
and artesian), we show
here the engines arranged
for doing this kind of
work. The Eider and the
Ericsson Hot Air Pumps
are as well adapted for
di'ep well work as when
used for pumping from
cisterns, rivers or springs.

For further Information

send for catalogue ■' X "
to the nearest store. Call
and see engines in oper-
ation.

i I R1DER=ERICSS0N
r ENGINE CO.

22 Cortlandt St., New York. 86 Lake St., Chicago. 239 Franklin St., Boston.

4(1 North 7th St., Philadelphia. 692 Craig St., Montreal, P. Q.

22a Pitt St., Sydney, N. S. W. Teniente-Eey 71, Havana, Cuba.

Mention the Florists' Exchange vben writing.

GLASS

FOR GREENHOUSES, GRAP-
ERIES, CONSERVATORIES,
AND HOTBEDS.

GLASS

VANHORNE, GRIFFEN & CO.,

rrench and American Gfass. *° o'c^JIr^JS/'ch sx!"" N E W YORK

Mention the FlorlBts' Exchange when writing.

Steam and Hot Water Heating

Economically and Perfectly Installed by

HENRY W, GIBBONS, '^^ i;lll."7o^r"^

EXPERT ADVICE AND PLANS FDRNISHED. ESTIMATES FREE.
Mention the Floriate* Exchange when writing.

1/3 OF YOUR MONEY SAVED

BY BUYING NEW UP-TO-DATE

Cable and Pipe Ventilators. Soil Sifters, Insecticide Mixers.

^•-SEND FOR NEW ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE.-tej.

A. Q. WOLF «( BRO., Dayton, Ohio.

MentloD the Florlata' Bxehani:e when wrltlnC'

m

MeutloQ this puper.

INTERNATIONAL HEATER CO.

237 Water St., NEW YORK.
BOSTON, 47 UNION ST. CHICAGO, 86 E. LAKt ST.

^'aV^e^r BOILERS "•GREENHOUSES

Over 50 years' experience. Write for Catalogue.

Ifentlon the Florlata' Exchange when wrlUng.

...HAS POSITIVELY NO EQUAL FOR...

STRENGTH, DURABILITY and NEATNESS.

Guaranteed for 10 years. Ha« a solid wheel and shaft cast In
one (malleable Iron). No slipping on Line Shaft ae the case with
all others. Catalogue free.

.....E. HIPPARD, Youngstown, Ohio.

Mention the Floriite' Bxehonge when writing.

HOTHOUSE GLASS

All Sizes a Specialty.

C. S. WEBER & CO.

4 Desbrosses Street, New Tork.

Mi^ntl'in the Florists' Exchange when writing.

For Calkins

Cast Iron

l*ipe.

For
Stopping
Leak 8*1:

SMOOTII ON JOIIITS
SlOm Oil GlSTillGS

SMOOTH ON MFG. CO.,

547 Communipaw Ave., JERSEY CITY, N.'J.

Veeelaitd Tompkins, B. S., ChemlBt and Manager.
Mt>n t Inn the FlorlBta' Exchange •when uniting.

MASTICA

FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES.

Proven Buperlor to putty ivaeler to apply and stays on.
Not affected by extremeB of weather. Endorsed by
prominent florlBts. Send for descriptive circular of
niaHtica and Iflastlca <wIazinK ftlachtnes.

F. 0. PIEROE C0.,^Jir«"r„i',=;r87;;°-HewYflrl[.

M«*ntl<in th«» IHorlBts' Exchange when writing.

SUMMER IN WINTER

By Using

Standard Greenhouse Boilers

One cent gets onr Oatalorn*.

GIBLIN & CO.. . Utlca, N. T.

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CYPRESS

IS MUCH MpRE DURABLE tHAN PINE.

[SASH BARS

OP TO^ FEET iMLEHCTH on LONGER.

GREENHOUSE

AND OftfER BUILDING MATERIAL.

Sentfifor Dur Ittustrated BooK
"CYPjRESJS LUMBERAJrefrsUSES."

Send Ifot^ur SpectftI Gr^cnhous^CircuI^r.

Th^A.T STeari;v5 lymbef (p.,
Ne><y\sg|^:, $9st9n, (^s'.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

OI53VlSB"5r

VEjITILIlTIIII} BPPBBflTDIi!

FOR PAETICULAKS ADDRESS

E. A. ORMSBY, Melrose, Mass.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when wrltlnu.

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress.

BEST GRADES. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP.

A.DIETSGH&CO.shef'f'iIl'dVGNIGAGO.ILL

Mention the FlorlaU' Bzcbanc vhwi writing.

May 6, 1899.

The P^lorists* Exchange.

505

LORD ^ BURNHAM CO.'S

CYPRESS HOTBED SASH AND FRAMES.

"The Best li
the Cheapest."

Adapted for Vegetables. Violets, etc.

-'A

■//,:■■

Superior in every respect. Freight allowance covers treisht to most points in Eastern
and Middle States. Send t.i New Vork Oliice for circular and price list. Send 5 cts. postage
for latest catalogue of Greenhouse Heating and Ventilatine. Send 4 cts. postage forcatalogue of
PatcntlronGreenhouse Construction. Estimates furnished for Cypress Greenhouse material.

We Make Special Greenhouse PUTTY— Price on Application

NEW YORK office: GENERAL OFFICE AND WORKS '.

ST. JAIVIES BUILDING, B'WAY AND 26TH ST. IR.VINGTON-ON-HUDSON , N. Y.

Mention the Plorlata* Exchange when writing.

HiiEEIIHODSE HEflTmii IIIID VEHTILflTlili,

Horticultural Architecture and Building.

[litching^^Go

ESTABLISHED 1844.

233 Mercer Street, - NEW YORK.
FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS.

NINETEEN SIZES.
Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus.

Rosehouses, Greenhouses, Etc., of Iron
Frame Construction erected complet*
,I| or the Structural Iron Work ihip-

j ped ready for erection.

Iron Frame Benchea with the
*' Perfect Drainagre Bench Til»"

•r Slate Tops.

SK1«U 4C. POSTAGB FOR mi«L,VSXRATED CATAI^OGVE.

Hantlon the VlorlfltB* E^cHanire wti«>n wVitinv

GLASS

For Greenhouses, Qraperies,
Hotbeds, Conservatories,

and all other purposes. Get oub Fio-
[iREa BEFOKE BuTiNO. Estimates freely
given.

N. COWEN'SSON,
392-94 W. Broadway, New York.

Mpfitlnn thp Florist"' Rxi'hHntjp whpn wrltlnR.

CYPRES
BBEEKHOBSt
MATERIAL

OF ANY DESCRIPTION

•BND POM OATAL09UI.

226 N.5ALINA5T
5YRACU6E N.Y.

• ^., O'NHot.

....TilJii.

SGOLLAY BOILER

FOR

GneDtouse Kealiog, Em.

HOT WATER OR STEAM.

Farmington, Conn., March 9, 1S36.
"The Inrlncihle Boiler you placed In my Carnatloi
houses has Klveu great HatlsfactloD. I did not have t<
run the boiler hard even when the thermometer stoot
18 deg. below zero. It has proved ' Invincible' In everj
respect." Hugh CnKBNKT, Florist.

SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE AND PRICE LIST
Estimates Cheerfully Qlven.

JOHN A. SCOLLAY,

"iNViNCir.LK " 74 and 76 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y.

Menrinn rhp Flnrtptii' Rxrhnng** wh^n wrttlnp

lm\ InpioTcd Cklleige

Roller bearing Eelf-olling devlee,
automatic Btop. solid link chain
makes the IMPROVED CHAL-
LENGE the most perfect appa-
ratus in the market. u*

Write for catalogue and- prices,
before placing your orders else-
wiiere. ■>.

Quaker City Machine Co.,

RICU3IOND, IM).

Mentjnn fhe Florists' Kltnhange when writing.

IF YOU WANT A

GOODSASH LIFT

For a Very Little Money Get

rv- THE
^fSEW OEPRRTUf^e"
^VENT)L(\TIN& f\PPLlflHCO

For Descriptive Catalogue Send to

J. D. CARMODY. EVANSVILLE, IND.

Mt*nlton thp Klorlpts' Exrhane** wh^n wrinntf

EXCLUSIVELY

A Greenhouse Heater.

Specially adapted for the work. Easy
to erect. Simple in operation. Eco-
nomical as to consumption of fuel.
Send for catalogue and list of prices.

MYERS & CO.

(Established 1849.)

I5I8-I520 So. 9th St., Philadelphia.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

HOT-BED-

QREENHOUSE

VENTILATOR

GULF CYPRESS BARS

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

MANUFACTURED BY

S. JACOBS & SONS, Office 406 W. J3th St., New York.

Estimates and
Catalogues
Cheerfully Furnished.

Greenhouse Glass at Wholesale

Factory. Storerooms
Borough of Queens.

N.Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlnc

GLASS

We carry the largest
stock of Greenhouse
Glass in New York.

We make a specialty
of I6x24s and can
make special prices.

SELECTED BRANDS IN FRENCH AND AMERICAN.

HOLBRODK BROIHERS, 85 to 89 Beeknan St., New Vork.

u-dii.n rh*- FlnriML- Z-^chjingB when writing.

Gorton Side Feed Boiler

SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR

GREENHOUSE HEATING.

YOU WANT THE BEST. WE HAVE IT.

Send for Catalogue and investigate for yourself.

GORTON & LIDGERWOOD CO.

96 Liberty Street, New York.

Jf

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

506

Thb Florists*

•XCHKISGE.

May 6 1899

For Florists and Market Gardeners.
Wholesale Catelogue sent on Application.

SEMPLE'S ASTER, choice strain, pink, white and lavender,
;^ oz., 40 cents; oz., *1.50.

W. 0. BECKERT, '^IT Allegheny, Pa.

Mention tbe Florists' Exchange when writing..

New Hybrid Carnation Vulcan ^.J'^^no'i.'.^a' ?Sr'?e''d.''l??r}?el

flo-T.rin'i T»rl,.tv. .trnnc. erect erower. no stick needed Wcn-ental.llBhed plants, from Ha Inch

ACACVrHA SAI«OER. ^''""^^ni'^otpoTpeno::

ASPARAGUS SPREN<JBR1........^.. '^'^S^ *" %

AGEKATIIM, PKINCESS PAULINE |[| „ ^

BROWALI.IA. NEW GIANT 2J« 5U

PHYs'a'li's hMtANGlIETTl'cciiVneseLanternPlant) 3 " 50

DEUTZIX I,K>I«INE1 r>a

DRAt'/KNA IMMVISA, strong .. *

CLEMATIS, larue Dowering varieties i-yeaj-old

CARNATION, VICTOR, well-established plant 2)4

CANNAS, standard varieties. Write for prices _..,. .^...nuia ba

C, EISELE, I Ith and Jefferson Sts., PHILADELPHIA, PA

■f— M«^ tb* Woctott* Bxchmy when writing.

2 00

3 00

50c. each.

Per 100
«4 00

4 00

4 00

7 00

4 00

5 00

20 00
3 00

BEDDING PLANTS

Full List of Bushy Stock.

...MUSA ENSETE...

G. OTTO SGHWABE, Jenkintown, Pa.

SPECIAL OFFER CHEAP FOR CASH.

SPECIALTY:

Floral Metal
Designs J^J^

***

Specialty : Wheat Sheaves.

specialty:

Prepared J» J*
Cycas Leaves.

***

A. HERRMANN

. . . WRITE FOR CATALOGUE.

404, 406, 408, 410, 412 East 34th Street,
NEW YORK CITY.

Manufacturer of Metal Floral Designs

Importer and Dealer In Florists' Supplies.

Mention the FlorUta' Exchange when writing. __^^

■y^^a

IMPORT BULbi

We offer advantages over foreign houses to which we call your attention :

Quick Forcing

IhS.

FIRST EARLY SHIPMENT V.

HOME INSPECTION Xin^s'!^"^'"'"" °"=°"-

RESPONSIBILITY Zu^nt^/ISe'"''''''' """' ""■

^ .,__„ tocoropIeteentireorderBas

WP Wll R I AHANTFF cheaply as if separately im-
nC 11 ILL UUHnnil ILL ported from 6 or 6 sources.

ROMAN HYACINTHS, EXTRA, 13 to 15 ctms., - • Per 1000, SI5 00.

PLEASE MAIL US YOUR LIST FOR PRICING. ^

VATJGHAN'S SEED STOREr-'-*-''-"'-''"'"-''''-

Mention the Florist!' Exchange when wrIUng.

NEW <0RK. 14 Barclay Street |

H^WATER GARDEN

NELI-MRUM SPECIOtt m

HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia,' Pa.

Mention the Floriata' Exchange when wiiUng

1 '.5
3 10

Beiroiiia", Vulcan and Vernon, 2J^ In. pots t2 00

10 other varieties. 2f4 In. pots 2 00

Saxifrncai2i^in pols.*1.50a 100; 3in.pots.... 3 00

Allernanlhern. red and yellow. 2^ In. pots. .
Seefllins Pcliliiins, douHle. Dreei's strain

flnebushv plants In hud, 3 In. pas, ......... . ._.

Cnrnalioris, soil. McUowan, Scott. Daybreak.. 1 50
ChrysantbeinumB, ai varieties. 2!.^ln.p-ts.... 2 00

Dai(4ies. White and yellow. In land 5 In. pots. at Sets.
Satisfaction guaranteed ; sample lOc. Low Exp rates,

J. S. BLOOM, Reigelsville, Pa.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

FINE PLANTS CHEAP

Out of 'il^ inch PotB.

n\t rilC \ '5.0011 Verschaftcltll. J2.00 per 100.
LIlLhLj', 15,0011 Golden Bedder, 2.00 per lOO.
VVl^m^ f l^jjy j^„j^,j j.nrletles, 2 00 per liO.

10.000 Salvia Clara B<;<linan, 2 00 per 100.

I 000 C'yperuB A llernifolius, 3,00 per 100.

10,000 Red and Yellow Allcriiantheras,

f2 00 per 100. Cash with order, p. ease.

NICHOLAS AMOS, Crestline, Ohio.

Mention the Florigta' Exchange when writing.

DAISY

Yellow and White
Qlant Paris

From 2ii In., »2.50 per 100; from 3H In., fit for 5 In.,
15.00 per 1*.

FuchBlas, Elm City, Snowlttchen. Purple Prince
and others, from 2)^ln , »2.50 per 100.

Bongainvlllea Glabra, 3 in.,60cente per doz.

Ivy GeraninmB, double, 4 best colors, S In., f3.00
per 100.

Browttllia Major (Giant), 3 in., 50 cents per doz.

PhysaliB (Chinese Lantern Plant), from boxes, $1.50
per 100.

Ch ryBant Hem u ins. Merry Monarch, the most prof-
itable, brings two crops and blooms from October
to December, also Pha?bus. Modesto, Philadelphia,
Wbllldln, V. Morel, M. Dean, Bonnaffon, etc , 2 In.,
$2,50 per 100. Yanma, pink and white Ivory, L.
Canning, rooted cuttings from soli, $1.50 per 100.

J. G. EISELE, - Philadelphia, Pa.

20th and OnUrlo Sts.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Prices Low
lor Cash.

TTHIS is tlio most favorable season to
■'• plant all kinds of aquatics. Hardy
Nymphiras will now grow freely, also all
kinds of Nelumbiums, and in warm
sections the tender Nymphieas may be
planted with safety.

tiBailqiiariers lor Hqoaiics

haMn^ the largest assortmentot new and
standard varieties of Hardy and Tender

Water Lilies, Nelumbiums,

etc., etc.

Nelumbium Shiroman,

the new double white Lotus,
is without a rival. Immense
flowers of great substance,
pure white, a grand acqui-
sition.

Nymphsa Robinson!,

the greatest European novel-
ty; sold when ftrst .intro-
duced at $30 each, we offer
strong tubers at j3.50 each.

See our Catalogue for lull list.
Many Illustrated.

STRONG HEtLTHY STOCK

Hydrangen OlnkHQf from 51^ inch pots, 2 to 4
great beads of bljom, just right for Decoration Day,
fZM per doz.

Gera n i u ins, 4 In pots. In bud and bloom, |5 00 a 100.

Lobelia. Crystal Palace. 4 In. pots. $S.l)0 per 100.

Umbrella Plants, 4 In. pots, »3 00 iter 100.

Vinca Vnrleaata. 2 luch poU, »1.75 per 100;
4 Inch, 16.00 per lIXi; 5 inch, $7.00 per 100.

Dvaciena linlivi-a. 3 Inch pots, ^ 00 per ICO.

ChrysantlicnuiniH, standard sorts, alt colors and
all seasons, »1.25 per 100; tlO.OO per 1000.

Aslei'H, extra early. 50 eta per 100; $.3.00 per 1000.

CauuaM, Austria, (Jrozy, F. Vaugban, I. White,
etc.. $2.00 per 100.

UeraniuniM, Mme. Sallerol and Ivy Leaf, $I.7S per
100; flowering. In good afBortment. at $1.50 per 100.

Aceratum, dwarf, blue and white. Princess
Paulina (new), (■h'choiiin VnrM'gata, Ijobelia
('Ompactn, IlytlranKeii OtakHQ, PucbHiaH,
In variety. Double (iianl AlyHHiini, Paris
Daisy, yellow and wbltc t'lant, (ierinan Ivy,
Begonia Vernon, Feverfew, Dwarf Gera.

Above are In 2 and some to 2!^ In. pots, at uniform
price of f 1.50 per 100; 25 or over at 100 rates.

New Lota Ave.. BrOOklyili HeYi

Mention the PIoristB* Exchange when writing

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Largest Stock In the Country

All i-'oods up-lo-date and of superior quality
Write us for prices and other information
Our new Catalogue sent ou application to
the trade only.

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO,
BO. 52, 54. 56 N. Fourlli St., PHILADtLPHIA, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

A Few Good Things You Want!

Asparagus Plumosua Nanus, 3 In , $8.00 per 100.

Vinca Varlegata. 3In.. 3.00 "

Rooted cuttings 150 "

Ageratum, blue and white; Double Alyssumt
C'oleus, red and yellow; Alternantlieras, red
and yellow; Violets, Campbell ; Asters. Semple'a
Branching; Scarlet Sage, Clara Bedman, 2 In.,
$1.50 per 100. jyCASU WITH ORDEK.

GEO. BI. EMBf AN8, Ke-wton, M. J.

Mention the FlorlatB' Elichange when wrltlm.

Hardy Aquatics

Nymplifea Alba Candidtesima, the lar^e-
flowering Englieb Water Lily; pure white with
broad petals; early floweriogr. and continues
until frost, 50 cts. each; $5 00 per doz.

Nymphpea Odorata, pure white withsmaller
petals than theabove, 15ct8. each; $1.60 per doz.

Mympbiea Odorata Rosea, the flowers are
of large size, in color deep pink. Early and
free bloomer until heavy frost, 35 cts. each;
$3.50 per doz. by express. Cash with order.

D. B. SEIDEL,

728 W Maricet St.. - • POTTSVILLE, P».

Mention the Florlste' Exchange when wrttlnv.

G. H. JOOSTEN,

Importer, Exporter and Dealer In

Seeils, Boll!!! aDl Ms,

REMOVED TO

85 Dey St., New York.

Mention the FlorlBts' Exchange when writing.

Fine Stocky Plants

Per 100
20,000 AUornaiithera«]y|J'°1'- ••••■■ ^loo

3500 Colena, mixed. 2Vi in. Pots 2 00

Geraniums, up-to-date vars. Z% iu.

pots * 00

Bride and Bridesmaid Roses ....... 2 50

Asparagus Sprengteri, ready May 15. . 4.00

SmHax,2in. pots. S-'i.OO per KOO 1.00

Chinese and Obconica Primroses. Let me
boolc your wants, up-to-date vars., mixed.

CASH, PLEASE.

J}S. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, 0.

Mention the Florlete' Kxchange when writing.

A Good One.

The Fioristb' Exchange is a good one. I re-
ceived orders from nearly every state in the
Uaion from my last advertisements.

J. C. SCHMIDT.

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ACALYPHA SANDERI

Fine Plants from 2V^
Inch pots, 30c. each.
S3, per 12; S2S. a lOO

ACHIMENES Extra line bulbs, choice sorts, $5.00 per 100: 7oc. per 12.

AMARYLLIS Veitcirs Strain, in bud now, $3,50 per 12, express.

ASPARCUS SPRENCERI 2M)ln., 25 for $1.50, mailed; $4.00 per 1011, express.

BABY PRIMROSE 8 fcir tl.OO; 23 for S2.S0; $8 00 per 100, mailed.

BECONIA CRAFZEPPELIN Brightest of all, $2 50 per 12.

BECONIA, TUBEROUS, Single mixed, $2.60 per 100; double, $5.00 per 100.

CALLAS, SPOTTED LEAF Monster bulbs, started, $3.C0 per ICO.

MR. BURBANK'S NEW FRAGRANT CALLA ISIOO per 12, mailed.

YElLOW CALLA, LEMON CIANT, Easily grown, $6.00 per 12; large bulbs.

CANNAS 2.)0 sorts at regular rates. Send for estimates.

CLEMATIS PANICULATA Nice plants, 12 tor 76c.; $5.00 per 100.

DAHLIAS 100 in 10 sorts, whole roots, $5,00— best sorts only.

CLOXI MIAS Small bulbs, only $2.60 per lOU— stock limited.

LILIUM SPECIOSUM RUBRUM Extra large and fresh, 26 for fliiJ'

MONTBRETIAS Fine tor cut tlowers in fail, 4.sort8, $1.00 per 100.

NICOTIAN A SYLVESTRIS (New) very fragrant, 75c. per 12, mailed.

STRAWBERRIES, ST. JOSEPH and L. CAUTHIER Sure Pallbearers.

tlfat red; ducoutl wliit,-, wnmuDSu berries, $1.00 per 12, mailed.

A. BLANC & CO., Philadelphia.

Mention the Florists* Exchanga when wrltlnc.

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We are a straight shoot and, aim to grow into a vigorous plant.

A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN. SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAU

YOL. XI. KO. 19

NEW YORK, MAY 13, 1899.

One Dollar Per Yenr

HYDRANGEA OTAKSA

We still have to offer a fine stock of these in full bloom, fine, strong plants, 5 in,
pots, with large heads of bloom fully developed, $3.00 per Dozen. Can also offer at
same price plants not so far advanced, just showing bud. Can supply stronger
plants. 0 in. pots, just coming into bud, which will produce two to three flowers
each. $4.00 per Dozen; also plants in 7 in. pots, three to four bnds and flowers,
$6.00 per Dozen.

n n 1 n ni I l ll n l ll l n l Th is is the most useful plant that can be had for center of
llnullf NA INniVlnA Ijasliets, vases, etc. We have a fine stock, which we offer

as follows :

.tV^ inch pots. fln« plauts 15 to 18 inches high m 50 per Dozen.

."» liK-l) pots, very stroDg. . . . 1V6 to 2 Teet high 3 OO per Tiozen.

(> luch pots, r.vtra struiiK- . ■'* to 3^ feet high 6 00 per Duzeu.

7 iuvU po.s, t-xt a strong. . .'^^ to '.^ feet hlgli !* OO per Dozen.

8 iuch potf, t-xtra strong 3 fret high 1- 00 p- r Duzen.

We have to offer an exceptionally fine stock of this desirable
plant, which we can supply as follows :

Fine strong pltiit* O inch pots or pans $0 00 per frozen.

File strong plants 8 Inch puns !► 00 per 1>ozen.

Fi'ie strong pluiits 10 inch pang \'i 00 per Dozen.

Kxtia sizeil plants 18 00 per Dozen.

Also very large specimens at 83.50 and V3.00 eacli.

We are still offering a Special Price on this stock,

which we can supply as follows:

Fine plants (> iocli pots* 1}^ feet high #13 00 per I>ozen.

Fine plants 7 incli pots, 3 fet^ t high 18 00 per Dozen.

Fine plttuts 8 Inch pot'', 'i^ feet lilgh '-f-l 00 per Dozen.

BOSTON FERN

PINDINOS VEITCmi

We can supply for a week or ten days longer a magnificent
stock. Plants are in perfect condition, well follaged, well
budded, and only tlie hardiest kinds We offer a fine assortment of varieties at
$9.00, $12.00, $15.00 and $18.00 per Dozen, according to size.

STANDARD and PYKAMIDAL. We would call attention to
our large stock. $10.00 and $15.00 each, according to size.

BIT TREIS

njllll liv We have one of the largest and finest collections. We offer the very
UHnLIHU finest sorts of Cactus, Large-flowering or Show, Small-flowering or
Pompon, and Single, at $6.00 per 100.

Can also supply a large stock of ell the leading BBDDINa PLANTS and other SEASONABLE
STOCK. If you have not received our Catalogue, send for a copy.

F. R FIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y.

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20,000 SMALL FERNS

JOHN SCOTT

Keap St. Greenhouses, BROOKLYN, N. Y.

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T«E OPPOBTDHITY IS TODBS!

An Exceedingly Rare One.

We are now booking orders for delivery August and September next on

WHITE ROMAN HYACINTH bulbs

12 to 15 centimeters m circumference, at $l2.SO per I OOO in case lots
of 2000 each, F. 0. B. the dock, N. Y. City, duty, freight and all other exptnses paid.

^■7we"r!;?r CANNA AUSTRIA

The largest flower and most decorative foliage nl any Cauua in existence.
Bright, clear, canary=yellow, of recent introduction and classed among the newer
varieties. (Jwing to nveistock we can sell a large surplus now on haml, stock of
which cost in 18!J7, forty dollars per hundred. moo too i>oz.

Large Dormant Field Pieces, with 2. 3 and more eyes, JJ.50 SI 00 J5C

f^ I /% pv I f^ III ^ Choice Mixture, Large First Size Bulbs.
VJ L IX VJ I \J L vJ O Per 100, 75e. ; per 1000, $6.50.

/%^r>/\r7/ii^| 1^ SPRKNGERI. new Crop Seed,

r\ O I i\ r\ /\VJ U O $7.50 per 1000 ; $1.00 per 100.

PLUMOSA NANUS, newr Crop Seed, $10.00 per 1000 ; $1.25 per 100.

((..I.. SiurHR,. P.pB.>
I'laiit iitiw fur
Urtufratiou l>ay.
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$12.50; $25.00 a case of 2500
14.00; 30.00 a case of 2500

LILY OF THE VALLEY

Por Mil

Strong, 3 year old, $1.50;
Extra Strong BERLIN, 1.75;

CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO.

50I and 503 W. 13th St.,I,;W«?r N. Y. CITY.

Importers, Exporters and Growers' Agents of SEEDS. BULBS and PLANTS.

STANDARD VARIETIES'

Fine 2 inch Stocl<, for Immediate Sliipment.

SPECIAL BEDDING GERANIUMS

AT $4.00 PER rOO.

:ilnie. Jaullti (Rruant), beautiful peach-pink; A. Rlccard ( Bnunt). heat scarlet bedder;
M. Uautlieiiay (llruHnt). liest deep salmon bedder; Fleur Poitevlne. hest aureole for
bt-diliiiif ; Countess de Castrls (Bruaptj, grand pink; Af^ues KLelway, floe large
pink ; >£iue. Barry, splendid deep pink.

1000 of above HortH. our selection of quantitieN, lor $3-1.00.

THE FOLLOWING AT $3 00 per 100; $25 00 per 1000.

Frances Perkins, ii irrnnrt ploli liedder; Mme. ele I,a Roux (Briiani) the hest single
8 Imon ; Due de JMontniort, an intense, brilliant, purplisb earn) ne; Bounatt, a spten-
dill deep pink ; Marvel, a grand crimson tiedder ; J, J. Harrison (Uruani). h tlnn scarlet ;
James vlck (Bruaiit), a tlDc salmon-pink ; Mme. Buchner and Conitesse de Har-

court, the beat of all double whites for bedding.

CUDVQAMTUFII/IIIIWIQ introductions op ISOS.
riKTOMn I nttm IVI \3 IVI O NOW REAOT. S6.00 per 100.

9Irs. C. H. Pelrce, Frank Hardy, Alice Carey, Kobt. G. Carey, Solar
Queen. Clienipwec, Australian Gold, Black Hawk, Mrs. O. P. Bassett»
Snow Queen, Autumn Glory, ^nr. H. Cliadwlck, Vellow Fellow.
■'}00 or above varieties for %-iOMO i 1000 lor Si33.0O.

THE FOLLOWING AT $3.00 per 100. S«4Sf BonnaUon, Rose
of Castlewood,* >Ir8. H. Robinson, Airs. S. X.

varieties. 500 of thlH claHS for !^1S.50.

CARNATION CUTTINGS Fine stock, now Ready.

H. W. Rieman, Belle

Murdock, and many other

ise^v VORK and MRS. JAMES DEAN, »s.oo per 100 ;
BON TOM, from soil 4.00 "

•40 per 1000.
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CARNATION NOVELTIES §S"HC?.S.fcF": °~

THE COTTAGE GARDENS, "ir'Queens.N.Y.

Mention tb« PlorliU' Ezcbanc whra wiltlnc.

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Twe FLORISTS' Exchange.

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lONG LIY[ INYIGOIIIIIf

A NATURAL" FERTILIZER

TBT IT AND CONVIXCE YOURSELF.

Bagsof50lbs.,$(.50; 100 lb. Bags, $2.65

NEW NASTURTIUM SEED, Tall, a.5c. II).
" ** '* Un'art4 5clb.

Per doz. Per 100.

MADEIRA VINES, strong roots S.'20 SI. 00

CINNAMON VINES 50

DAHLIA ROOTS, named sorts

LILIUM KlIBltUM,7to 9

LILIUM ALBUM, 7 to 9

LILIUM AUltATUM, 9 to 11.,

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I PRIMULA. CALCEOLARIA. CINERARIA.

8*' Our s&raios of nbo /e named important Florists' seeds are all Prize sorts. %

Every possible care has b-ea taken in the selection and harvesting, aad J^

jl the rc8ult3 cannot fail to be eutirely satisfacory. S

I PHIMULA SINENSIS FIMBRIATA '"^BVf..^t'c^Xr"- l

JZ dies^svick Red, bright crimson, about 200 seeds per trade pkt., 50c. «

X Village Maid, white, striped withe ■imsoD,about2008eed8, " " 50c. Jj

JJ Rosv Morn, bright pink, aboutSOOseeds " *' 5Uc. ?(

Ji Alba IWajt"*fica, white. about2008eed8 " " Sic J

\i Coccluea S^uperba, crimson, about 200 seeds '* ** 50c. z

ft Ccerulea, beautiful b.ue, about 200 seeds " " 50c. j

offered. Meears. James & Son, the Introducers, ^

■were awarded tne First Prize and Award of Merit J

at Horticultural Exhibitions several years, and J

florists In ihiB country who have grown It, dupll- a

cate their orders for seed each year, which alone It

1b a guarantee of Its high standard. Trade pkt., 50c. J^

II YBKIDAt choicest large flowering mixed, j

eeml-dwarf, per lOO seeds, SOc; per trade pkt,, 50c. \

PAI Prni ADIA Jnines* Giant Strain
vHLl/CULMnlM This magnificent siraln
still ma mains Its position as the Jinest in the
■worhi. Per trade pkt., 50 cis.
(I II VBIC IDA, finest mixed, per trade pkt., 50c.

PIMPPAPIA James' <-innt Prize

Uincn/^nin istvaiu. This magoiacent
Englisli strain la without doubt the linest ever
Send for Prices
and Particulars on

Guaranteed Bermuda Lllium Longiflorum. c

O ESTIMATKS CHEERFULLY GIVEN ON C

V, All FRENCH, DUTCH, JAPAN and BERMUDA FORCING BULBS for Fall Delivery. £
6 "RUSSIAN" LILY OF THE VALLEY and HAMBURG or BERLIN PIPS. C

o STUMPP & WALTER CO., f "l^SCort^rr: SO Barclay St.,N.Y. |

Mention the Flortatj' Kxcbane« when wrltlns

5 SPECIAL SEEDS B

2 For the FLORIST and GARDENER. £

■ Send tor Wliolesale Catalogue. . . ■

■ JOHNSON & STOKES, 5

■ 217-219 Market St., Plilladelphla. ■

Mention the Florlats* Exchange when writing.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

ESTABLISHED 1802

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SEEDS

Just Arrived in Fine Condition,

Trom 6 to 15 Inches long.

Price, $9.00 per lOO lbs.

Special Prices on Ijarge Lots.

J.M.THORBURN&CO.

(Late of IS John Street)

36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK

RAWSON'S

"Arlington Tested Seeds"

Are now well known to some FLORISTS, we
want them known to all FLOKls»TS. Special
price list sent on application.

W. W. RAWSON Sl CO.

12 and 13 Fanenil Hall Sq. BOSTON, MASS

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

LONCIFLORUMS

HARRisir, Romans, Valleys,

AND All Other Florists* Bulbs and Plants

Furnished for Summer and Fall.'delivery h,' reason-
able cost, duty paid ; we save you aJl custom house
troubles. 8end us your list of wants and will return
estimate of cost for best tiuality.

AUGUST ROLKER & SONS. 52 Dey St.. New York.

Mention American Gardening when you write.

ROEMER'S SUPERB prize PANSIES

The finest strain of Pansles In the World.

Introducerand Grower of all the leading Novelties

Highest Award, International Exhlhltloa Ham-
burg, 18'.i7. Catalogue free on application.

FRED. ROEMER, Seed Grower,

QUeOLINBURG, GERMANY.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlnfc-

Established 1876.

Incorporatsd 1890.

COASEEDCO.

CALIFORNIA SEEDS A SPECIALTY.

Growers of Onion. Lettuce, Carrot, Sweet
Peas, Asters and Cosmos.

34 Gansevoort St.,

NEW YORK.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

411.413,415 SansomeSt.,

SAN FR&NGISGO.

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CYCAS REVOLUTA

Small Stems, per lb. 10 cts. Special Price on Large Lots.
C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer, - 85 Dey Street, New York.

Mention th« Florists' Exchange when writing.

SACO

PALM

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IMPORT BULBS

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We offer advantages over foreign houses to which we call your attention ■

{ FIRST EARLY SHIPMENT S'ui.i"""' ^°"'°«
HOME INSPECTION Xln^s'^"^""""* °'™"-

RESPONSIBILITY rac"ctt''rade.^^''"°^ ^°"' ^"-

. WE W LL GUARANTEE cheaply as it aeparatelj im-
ML II ILLUUnimn ILL ported from 5 or 6 sources.

ROMAN HYACINTHS, EXTRA, 13 to 15 elms., - - Per 1000, SI5.00.

j| PLEASE M4II, US YOUR LIST FOR PRICING. ^

g VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, S^^^y^oV ^'laXltll: E

Mention tha FloriaU' Erehang. whan writing.

HEADQUARTERS

For California Grown

CAI.I.A. ^^tlilopica.

FRKESIA Refracta Alba.
FRBKSIA Hybrids, etc.

Ask Fob Pricks.

To insure full delivery your orders
muBt reach ue soon.

GERMAIN FRUIT CO.

LOS ANGELES, CAL.

M'^nuim tile Flurlsts' Exchange when writing.

mm ODT SALE

( Rubrum . . $3.50 per 100
LlLIUiVlSi Roseum . . 3.50 "
( Album . . 5.00 "

HULSEBOSGH BROS., ■ Englewood, N. J.

Mention the Florlatj' Exchange when writing.

ALM

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lOO 1000 3000
CocoK Weddf liiiiin....tl.00 fS.no »;2.50
Keiilla llehnoreaua.. 1.00 6.50 17.50
Latania Borbonica... .50 2.50 6.50
Aspnrngua Plumosus

Nniius 1.25 lOOO;

Dracicun Inilivisn peroz., 50 cU.

J. L. SCHILLER, 404 E. 34th St. New York.

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I The True Long Leaf Variety. |

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X Now ready for delivery. Prices in largo and small quantities cheerfully given. X

Stems from G inches up.

i|F. W. 0. SCHMlTZ,"^»^r Jersey City, N.J. |

Hentlon th« Florlats* Exchange wh«i wrlUnc.

UNITED STATES EXOTIC NURSERIES

(Forxnei-Xy I^ITOHER <Sc 3Vn.A.3Srr).A..)
'*'*,r,'*-^>P'-'*, **Jr»^;"J08lI8 NANUS. Cut String., 8 to 10 ft. long, 60 ct8. : 12 ft.
.^'.^''f'wl^i'"- *■'"''■ Cut FronilH, $2UOperlOa 6 Inch poti, g3.00 per doz. »'""''"'•■""■•
vt^^^^^^«^^^^^^^^}- *'".' *'';""•'»• »3.00pe^m SYnch pots, $3.00 per doz.
1 JJ„ .!tJ ?-^,^*;.. " ."'c" ""adquarters for Fresh Fern Spores. Adiantum Cuneatum,
of f-. h'ia^vir?«,';«*"^?'' SP""'- S'lfflc.ent for 3000 plants, postpaid for $1.00. Collectioi^
1»AI M« KilSV?» nSl',1" i""!""''"'' envelope suffleieiit for 6000 plants, postpaid for $5.C0.
i!%".?*, ?*V"? K??'""'*^*""*' e'ncheshigh, $10.00 per 100 ; Sin. high, $16.00 per 100 :
i .'nn - ""^S"^ '"??• *^"" •""■ '""' ^^ 'o 18 "■"''eB high, $6.00 per doz,; 23 to^ inches high
$U 00 per doz. Cocos -Weddellana, 6 to 8 inches high; $10 00 oer 100- 8 to 10 inoh^s
hiprh, $12.00 per 100; 12 to 16 inches high, $15.00 per 100. ^ '

, ,^?" ^o**'"" *"epi, nice, large plants, in 6. 7 and 8 inch pots. $12 00 per doz
t^A:KI*»A», Mixen, $2.00 per 100.

Bti^BS *^w^te*'f'5r**n'?,.t^f^fr*'*?*?h"°Jf ""• g?"\Boats, Houses, Etc., $1.00 to $3 60 each.
J^- i write tor particulars of the New Easter Lily. Guaranteed Ahanlntelv
Free from Disease. Get our prices on Harrlsli, LonBilloVum^Roman. Etc As wl

are large forcers of bulbs ourselves we import only the best obtainal""

EMERSON C. McFADDEN, Short Hills, N. J.

V>M!on (he Florl.'.' Exctaan?. when vrltlnt.

Way 13, 1899.

The FLori st-s*

;XCH3=^TnGE.

509

SEED HtmiE EEPOBT.

Points and information from seedsmen, andal
Interested in tbis column, solicited. Addres
Editor Sked Trade, care of Flobists' Ei
CBANOE, P. O. Box 1697, New York.

^New York.— H. H. Bergei- & Co., at
47 Barclay .street, having renewed their
lease for the commodious quarters they
there occupy, have just completed im.
provement.s which will materially assist
them in the transaction of business. A
rear portion of the floor has been parti-
tioned off and transformed into a cosy
and comfortable office; the balance is
arranged so as to provide for an effective
display of stock. Electric lights are laid
throughout, and an electric bell at the
street entrance summons an elevator for
all wlio jirefer to ride up. This California
house has met with encouraging success
since taking up its quarters in this city,
and is now reckoned as a fixture in the
midst of us.

The past two weeks have been very
satisfactory to the retail trade, the fine
■weather bringing many buyers to town.
One or two light showers have helped to
encourage jilanting. The heavy rain of
Thursday last is just what the planters
have been wishing for and should have
a good effect all around.

The Govermeiit Seed Contract. —
The contract for distributing Govern-
ment seeds this year lias been let by the
Secretarv of Agriculture to Charles
Parker, of .Santa Clara, Cal. His bid, .164,
900, was lower than the contractor's
figure last year, and the lowest reliable
proposal submitted this year. The un-
successful bidders were .J. B. Rice & Com-
pany, of Cambridge, N. Y.; the Ulla-
thoi ne Seed Company, of Memphis, Tenn.
the Henry Phillips S. & 1. Company, of
Toledo. Ohio; H. W. Gardiner, of Troy,
N. Y.; New York Market Gardener's .As-
sociation; Brown Bag Filling Machine
Company, of Fitchburg, .Mass.; .Sioux
City Seed Cf)nipany, of .Sioux Citv, Iowa,
and L. L. .May. of St. Paul, Minn. The
Ijids ranged from .'$70,000 downward.
The succersful bid last year was about
$70,000.

Tlie new contract requires tlie work of
packing and distributing to be done in
Washington. All the vaiieties of seeds
must be delivered in that city by Decem-
ber 1, so as to permit early inspection
and oversight. The distribution will be-
gin in Januar.v next and a large force
■will be employed until May next. The
contract(jr will spend a large part of this
money for wage hire in the l)istrict. The
present contractor, who has done the
work here, has demonstrated that it
gives l)etter satisfaction to all concerned
when performed in this city under the
immediate view of the Department. The
distribution for 1898 is almost over,
having lasted since January last. The
onl.v troulile has been caused by the ina-
bihty to get the seed liere in time. Secre-
tary Wilson obviated this for the future
by letting the new contract early this
year, so that the contractor my observe
the seeds as they grow and have them all
in by Decenitier at the latest. Mr. Parker
Is one of the largest seed growers of tiie
West, and the Secretary expects he will
furnish an exceptionally fine grade of
seeds.

The total packets to be put up this
year is 14,124,ri<)8. Of these 1.'?, 088,000
are vegetable seeds. There are eight sep-
arate assortmi'irts of these seeds, and
eachroiitains tivi- distinct varieties. There
will lie :i/;,o(i() ii.-ickcts of Held and lawn

frass seed. Of Hower seeds there will be
,000.508 packets.— Washingtun Star.
May 9.

European Notes.

While the days keep fairly, mild (and
moist) the inghts continue cold with fre-
quent light frosts all of which seriously
check vegetation.

The effects of the severe frosts of last
month are now more evident than when
our last report was forwarded. Turnips,
apparently, have suffered most of all.
Such varieties as Munich and Milan have
perished in wholesale fashion; tlie White
Egg, Sixwoeks, .Snowball and early yel-
low varieties have also suffered severely.
Coarser sorts, such as Grey .Stone, Aber-
deen, wliiteand red top Globe came up so
badly in the .\utumn of last year, that

the acreage planted out was very small
indeed and the present condition of the
jiliints is sickly with a spindly growth
tliat foretells a very light crop. Cabbages
rerjiain as la.st reported. Kohl rabi has
iin proved ; borecole, broccoli and Brussels
sprouts just about hold their ground.
Some few pieces of beet and mangel re-
cently planted were cut off by the frost,
the remainder is improving. Rutabaga
is daily going from bad to worse. Onion,
leek, parsnip and parsley look promising.
.\nnual crops, such as radish, cress, spin-
ach and peas Iia<lly need sun. The latter"
are L;r<i\\ iiig betti-r th;in \\e expected, al-
thongli the wriiiUlet] varieties, both eai'ly
and late, are causing trouble. It is prob-
able that cai-rot will be a source of diffi-
culty next .season. The short varieties
have suffered most, but all have been
more or less damaged by cold drought,
mice and other vermin, in addition to the
mischief wrouglit by the frost. The de-
mand for carrot seed is expectiouafly
lirisk this sc.-tson and as the famous *' or-
dei^ for India " lu-actically cleared out the
tlien existing stock there is only the new
crop seed to rely upon. This is as it
should be.

Dutch bulbs are an interesting subject
just now and present not a few curious
puzzles. The buJbs now being sold in
" green auction " are realizing much higher
prices than last year all round, at the
same time tlie news reache.stus that the
representatives of Dutch firms now in
your country are quoting the .same to
florists at the old prices and may be in-
duced to lake less. Puzzle — Find the
profit?

In tlie hope of being able to induce a re-
covery of the bulbs from the effects of
recent frosts Ihe work of removing the
lilooms of both h.\ acinths and tulips is
being pushed forward with all possible
speed. It is a good thing for the British
florist that, owing to thetnps of the h.va-
cintli spikes having been injured by the
frost, they are useless for the British
market. .\s a rule, our markets are
glutted with them during April, which is
discouraging to our growers. Tliis injury
to the sjiike also endangers the health of
the bulb, for if the decayed Hower rests
upon the leaves it is liable to cause dis-
ease.

Such of your readers as deal in plants
should secure a supply of the new double
form of Arabis alpina (('orlieilled'.\rgent
a grandes Hears double), which will be
sent out by .Mons. Ix'noi'niand. of Caen,
during the coming Summer. It is cer-
tainly one of tlie tiest introductions of
the year. The jilant is perfectl.y hardy,
the individual Howers are perfectly dou-
ble, of a pleasing pure white cohir and
are freel.v produced on graceful spikes.
The difference between the new form and
the type is as great as that which exists
between a fine double and a iioor single
ten week stock. Its ada|itability foi-
fl(n-ist work is pi'oved liy tlie fact that a
box of the flowers, wliicli had lieen in the
hands of the postal autliorities for six
days, were in jierfect order when opened.
It lacks perfume, but this is sometimes
ah advantage. European Sekps.

PANSY SEED

We nro Headquarters for every-
tlilns In I*AMfe»Il':». We wantto supply
you with what seoil you may require the
comiog eeasnn. Other seeds for Fiorista a
specialty. Send for Price List.

N. Y. MARKET GARDENERS' ASS'N,

281 SIXTH AVENUE, (P. 0. Box 2341), NEW YORK.

Mention the FlorlBtH* Eichange when writing

NelumbiumsLuteum
""d Speciosum

A large stipply of strong tvibers at
attractive figures.

JOHH R. PARRY, Parry, New Jersey.

M<.ntlnn thp P^nrlsffl' Exchange whpn wrlttng.

Hardy Aquatics

Nymph.'ra Alba CandldlHHlma, the larg-e-
flowering Enj^lif h Water Lily; pure white with
broad petals; early tloweriug, and continues
until frost. 6(1 cts. each; $5 00 per duz.

Nyiiiph;eaOdorata, pure white with smaller
petaisthan theabove, IScts.each; $1.50 per doz.

Mymphfea Odorata Koiiea, the flowers are
of large size, in color deep pink. Early and
free bloomer until heavy frost, 35 cts. each;
$3,50 per doz. by express. Cash with order.

D. B. SEIDEL,

728 W. Market St.. - POTTSVILLE. PA.

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AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII

2 years. FieId=grown |
10,000 CLEMATIS PANIGULATA

Per 10

X Size, $1.00
No. I " .80

Per 100 Per 1000
$7.00 $60.00

6.00 50.00

Eitra fine, out of 2 inch potB,

$3.60 per 100; J3.5.t'0 per KW.

Prices Riven

on application.

THE ELIZABETH NURSERY COMPANY, Elizabeth, N. J.

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PLANT SEED CO.

Wholesale Merchants.

I

% ^SJ^S SX. LOUIS* ^^Jt^ %

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CEEDS for Profit

p IE" Sweet Peas i

T "Wholesale Catalovcue on application.

' WEEBER & DON, ^•'iLlr.t:^

1(4 Chambers St., New York City.

JAPANESE

FERN BALLS

One of the most striking and best
paying introtiuctions of recent
years. Of easy growth and utiliz-
ing none of the space reciuired for
other plants, being suspended from
the rafters. Orders tor next Winter
and Spring delivery booked now.

SUZUKI St IIDK

I I Broadway, NEW YORK.

MAIN OFFICE: 3 Nakamura, Y0K0HAIV1A, JAPAN.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Mention the FlorlstB' BxchanRe when wrttlnc-

2 lbs. to 30 lbs. Weight.
True lonK leavefl sort, a few thou-
sand pounds left at clearance prices.

ASPIDISTRA VARIEGATA,

clumpw of h and 6 shootp, sample, 40 eta,:
per dozen, $4.00; per II 0, $30.00.

ARECA LVTE8CEI«S Seed, fresh,
per 100, 75ct8.; per 1000, $6.00, delivered.

ASPARAGUS SPRE?(GERI Seed

per luu, gl.UO; per 100 ', $8.00, delivered.

SEAEORTHIA EI.EGA1NS, due this
monlh. per 100, SOcts.; per 1000. $3..50, de-
livered.

CORVPHA AVSTRALIS, due tbis
month, per 100, 60cl8.; per 1000, $4.10, de-
livered.

S'WTEET PEA Seed, cboicest mixture,
per lb., 2oule., delivered.

EER1>J BAI.LS, Japan Davallla
BuIIata, one of the best paj InctloriEt
uoveiiles; stock vet} limited.

PRICES NOW READY ON

Freesias, Callas, Romans, Harrisii, Longi-
florums, Narcissi, Etc.

1 H. H. BERCER k CO.

(EstnbliHhed l!!i7S.)

47 Barclay St., NEW YORK.

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BsWATER GARDEN

NKLrMniUM Si'K'.K" v! 31.

'T'HIS is the most favorable season to
■'• plant all kinds of .aquatics. Hardy
Nymphff'as will now grow freely, also all
kinds of Nelumbiums, and in warm
sections the tender Nympha;as may be
planted with safety.

tieailquarters for epatics

having the largest assortment of new and
standard varieties of Hardy and Tender

Water Lilies, Nelumbiums,

etc., etc.

Nelumbium Shiroman,

till! iii'W double white IjOtus,
'^ is without a rival. Immense
flowers of great substance,
pure white, a grand acqui-
sition.

Nymphsa Robinsoni,

the greatest European novel-
ty ; sold when first intro-
duced at $.30 each, we offer
strong tubers at 13.50 each.

See our Catalogue for full list.
Many illustrated.

HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Mention the FlorUts' Exchange when writing.

510

3» Fine plants

__^P from 2jij incb

pots, |i2.00 per lUO: rooted ruttlnprs, 50c per 100, free
bymall. EXCELLENT <JERANIUMS,3Hlnch
pote, at $4.00 per 100.

BfRS.ni.CAVAKAVGH.Ionla.N.V.
MentloD the Plorlets' Exchange when writing.

AT A SACRIFICE

Because thq lanrl is opeded for building
p irposes ive must sell AX OMCH

75,000 YUCCA FILAMENTOSAi

Nice estaiilished plants, at $1.50 a 100 and $10 a
lOlH. Cash with order. Packing included.
PINEHURST NCRSERIES, Pinehuist, N C.

O. KATZENSTEIN, Manager.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Palms ?"^
Decorative Plants

ALL SIZES AT
ALL ShASONS

A. SCHULTHEIS, College Point,

p. O. Box 78. Queens Borough, New York.
Mention the Plortata' B?xchange when wrltlnr

in.OOO Smllax, 2 inch pots, $2.00 per 100.
6,0110 Keplirolepis Cor data Com-
pacta. 2^ iiicb pots, S4.uu per luu;
o inch pots, $7.00 per 100.
5,000 Meplirolepls Bostonlensls,
'^^ inch pois, $6.UU per loo;
3 inch pots, $110 per 100.
500 EllKH8llI'»y,3V,in.pot8,$4.r0perl00.
600 Aspidistra Lurida, ereen and
while striped, 6 cts per leaf.

Newburgh Floral Go .'l.^t^.'Newburgli, N.Y.

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ARAUCARUS

Arnucnria Excclsn. 2V4 loch pots, one tier, $20.00

per liAi.
Arnocnria Excelsa, 2J^ Inch poti», two tlera,

$'45.w per UXI
Araacaria ]iiilwilli,3 Inch pots, one tier, fisoo

per IIK).
Arnucnria Hiilwilli. 4 Inch pels, two tiers, |25.00

per KX).

CLIVIA HYBRIDA KV.-""'""'"'- ' '""'

The Florists* Exchange.

Beedlings, ffi.OO per 100.

|I5 uuper luO; one year

ARAI lA ^IFRni Dl 3 inch pots, extra etrong.

extrw etruiig. |35-0n per ICO.

»20.0(i per 100; 5 Inch pots,

F. LUDEMftNN, Pacific Nursery,

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.

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Trees Planted too Deepl.v.— It is (liffl-
cult to make some persons understand
that the roots of trees need air as well as
moistnre, yet, in planting, the soil should
lie jiaeked closely around the roots, ex-
cludiiif;- large air spaces. The first state-
ment must tie accepted largely on faitli,
but the latter should be evident, for a
root must be in contact with soil, as a
rule, before it can make any advancement
or derive benefit from the food it contains.

Trees are sometimes set too deeply, the
roots being too far from the surface to be
reached readily by air and sometimes
moisture as well; yet it is an easy matter
to observe I lie depth at which a tree has
been growing, previous to transplanting,
by the color of the bark where the soil
has been against it.

In grading ai'ouiid trees, and especially
old ones that are not as strong as they
once were, the soil should not be tilled in
close to them. The best plan is to build
a loose stone wall around the tree be''ore
filling in. This will insure a plentiful
supply of water and air being passed
quickly to the roots.

Hardy Hydrangeas. — The common
application of the term hardy to hydran-
geas is usually in I'eference to the well-
known and much admired H. paniculaia
grandiflora. Hut there are other desira-
ble kinds, some of wliicli are barely
hardy. Our beautiful blue and pink H.
Hoi tensia is hardy to some e.xtent as far
north as Philadelphia, marvelously fine
specimens of which maybe seen in Laurel
llill Cemetery. It is a question of estab-
lishment, and by good Winter mulchings
the roots will take a good hold of the
soil. It has never been satisfactorily
demonstrated, bj' the way, that the com-
mon formula of iron filings applied to the
soil will change the flowers from pink to
blue. It seems rather to be a question of
vitality and vigor.

There is another blue-flowered species,
Thunbergii, which is hardier than Hor-
tensia. The flower heads are not as large
and globular, however, though neverthe-
less very desirable. H. otaksa has flesh-
colored flowers, and while its roots are
hardy if mulched, at least near Phila-
delphia, the tops are killed and do not
produce flowers. It would pay to pro-
tect them with leaves or evergreen
boughs, which would no doubt be suffi-
cient. It is a variety of Hortensia. For
foliage effect the oak-leaved hydrangea is

F. &, F. NURSERIES

Wholesale
Grovrera.

TREES AND PLANTS In full assortment.

Menti.iii the FlorlBta' Exchange when wtitlns.

SPRINGFIELB,
NEW JERSEY.

Trade Catalogue
Free.

DAHLIA CAMELLI/EFLORA 5iili?i

Illustrated In Florlete' Excliange, August 13, J898, and In Florists* Kevlew, January 26, 1899.
This variety is particularly gooo lor Spring sales as pot plants and is an abundant hloonaer,
valuable tor cut tifiwers, and does not exceed 2 feet in heipht in pots or in Held. The blooms are
bold, clean cut, pure white, with very full center. Good, strong plants out of 2Va inch pots,
St. 60 per doz. ; SIO.OO per 100. Will be in best condition for delivery April lUth. Orders
booked now and tilled in rotation. Cash with order.

A. L. IVIILLER, Jamaica Ave., Brookilyn, N.Y.

. Mention the FIorlBta' Exchange when writing.

BY WILLIAM THICKER.

This work contains nine beautiful plates, eighteen full page descriptive

views of leading Water Qardens and Ponds, and numerous

smaller pictures prepared with special reference to

this work. On heavy enamelled paper.

Elegantly bound. Large octavo.

PRICE, $2.00.

The text describes all operations from the growing of plants in tubs to the
large water garden, excavation of grounds, construction of ponds, adapting
natural streams, planting, hybridizing, seed saving, propagation, the aquatic
house, wintering, correct designing and planting of banks and margins, and
all other necessary details. Prospectus and Reviews free on application.

e.'ccellent, the leaves, as the name implies,
somewhat resembling those of most
oaks. The flowers are not worth much.
Another species that is quite effective is
radiata, which has leaves of silvery white
beneath. It is when the breezes blow
that the fluttering leaves give pretty
flashes of their white surface.

Hydrangea paniculata, tlie parent of
our most common variety, grandiflora,
is worthy of more attention than is usu-
ally accorded it. The lack of uniformity
in th • size of the flnwersinthesame head,
may be considered more objectionable;
yet" there is something attractive about
it. The growth is more stiff, and the
flowers iMSt longer.

.S. Mendelson Meehan.

Inspection and Care of Nursery

Stock.— The Connecticut Agricultural
Experiment Station, New Haven, has
just issued a bulletin (No. 129, May,
1899) on this subject in which consider-
able information is given regarding the
•San Jose scale, and the State Legislation
thereunent. The following suggestions
to orchardists are furnished:

"It is quite as important for the orchard-
ist as for the nurseryman to treat his
trees before planting out. The nurser.v-
man should not be wholly blamed for the
increase and spread of the scale. Many
trees are planted each year only to be
neglected, and if such trees are infested,
all trees in the immediate vicinity soon
become so. Trees can lie treated much
more effectively and economicallj- before
they are planted than afterwards. If it
is not feasilile for the fruit grower to
fumigate them, they can easily be dipped,
while bunched, into a solution of whale-
oil soap. The tops should first be well
pruned and if tlie soap solution is in a
liarrel or deep tank, a hunch of trees can
be plunged into it, top first, as far as the
roots. It is perhaps best not to dip the
roots. This method has been practiced
by at least one Connecticut fruitgrower.
The expense of such treatment is very
slight."

The wh.ale oil soap solution is as fol-
lows; Whale oil soap, two pounds;
water, one galhui. If the trees are in foli-
age, one pound of soap in five gallons of
water may be used, but this will proba-
bly kill only the young scales. The bul-
letin also contains instructions relative
to fumigating stock by hydrocyanic acid
gas, and gives a general account of the
.San Jose scale, and its effect on trees.

Montreal.

Trade Report.

A remarkable change in the weather
conditions has taken place. This last
fortnight has been as liot as it was cold
before. Hyacinths in bloom in the open
with heaps of snow in shady corners
were sights frequently seen. At present
rain is badly needed; many seeds have
been sown, but owing to the dryness of
theground they are making no progress.

Trade in cut flowers is easily holding
its own for the time of year, and stock
in general is looking better than usual.
The trade in bedding plants is opening
much earlier — several of the growers re-
porting considerable demand already.
It is thought that prices for this class "of
stock are now falling below the paying
point, and some of the big growers have
reduced their stocks considerably this
season.

Additious and Alterations.

Walt. Wilshire has removed from
Mile End to Kensington. He has given
up his retail store and will grow exclu-
sively for the trade. He is adding a
nursery department.

Tom Martin, up to the present with
his father, is opening a store on Sher-
brooke street, next door to Walt. Wil-
shire's old stand.

S. S. Bain has opened a second store on
St. Catherine street.

Harris & Hopton are enlarging their
present stand and putting in plate glass
windows.

Harris & Hopton are replacing an
old structure with a modern house, 100 x
20 feet, for carnations; Martin & Son,
one new house, dfi x 25 feet, for roses and
one the same size for smilax; Wilshire
Uros., three new houses for general stock ;
S. S. Bain, one rose house, 300 x 20 feet,
and one bulb house. B.

/nvaluable.

Enclosed And express order for renewal of
my subscription for Florists' Exchange, whic'i
is invaluable. JOHN F. DA YTO M.

Waukon, Iowa.

VEGETABLE PLANTS

TOnATO. stone and Beauty, $3.00 per 1000.
CAULIFLOWER, Karly Snow Ball, $1.50

per lOOO.
EGG PLANTS, New York Improved. $2.00

i.er inoo.
PEPPERS, Bull Nose, $2.00 per 1000.

These are etrong, well-rooted plants, ready to
plant out.

GUSTAV PITZiiNKA Bristol, Pa.

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GLOXINIAS

Nic^, RO'id bulbfl, in prime condition, mixed
arietiee, $2.7.5 per 100; if 2.",. 00 per 1000.

SINGLE TUBEROUS,

separate c ilora, fine
s'ock..¥2.t.0perl00.

BEGONIAS

The Gaila Greenliouses, Galla, Ohio.

Mention the FloriBt." Exchange when WTlUmt.

WHO

WANTS

THEM?

135 BRIDE, in 3 inch pots 3^ cts.

3VI BRIDESMAID, in 3^ in. pots, 3 cts.
287 •• in 3 in. " 3!^ctB.

87 ' in3}^in. " 2)4 cts.

All in a healthy condition.
MARANTAS, a few. in 3^ in. pots, 5 cts.

IV. B. JOBES, Florist, Bordeniown, H.J.

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AVpi AUCU 1^^ Burplus, young, Dreer's
If I ULVRCII strain, four colors, now, mixed

onlv. $2 00 per 100.
GERANIITM, 3 and 4 Inch, tS.OO per 100; 2(4 Inch,

t2 DO per 100; from soil. tl.OO per 100.
PARIS GIANT DAISY, 2l,i In , »2.00 per 100.
DOT RLE PETUNIAS, from soli. »1.0O per 100.
CHItYSANTHE.IlUMS, Koblnson, BonnaSou,

etc . $l..T0pt'r lIKi-
ALTERNANTIIERA, VINCA VAR..

CANNAS, CARNATIONS.

B:^~CABa PLEASE...^

WILUAM STUPPE, Hoilis, L 1., N. Y-

Mention thp FlnrlatB* Exchange when wrJUnn.

Florists' Exchange.

yours received; you ask if I wish my ad.
continued; I say no I I want sometbiDg Pft
for Fall ; have received more orders from my
ad. in Exchange than from all papers I have
used for this Spring's sales.

8. CH\NE.

Norwirb, Conn.

SOME
NEW

TRADE BOOKS

and Environments

Residential Sites l^V.^.'rotl.

on landscape

^ardeulD^, eu-
persedea a 1 1
others; it iatbe
By Jos. Fobsytu Johnson. most practica)
book on the
market, and every man who has to do with
planting and arranging grounds should own
a copy. ProfuHely itlUHtrated with fine half
tone plates and drawings. Price, full cloth,
plain edges, $2.50 ; full gilt. $3.00.

The Water Garden l°.l^ltr°'

By William Tricker.

Aquatic
Plants
with suc-

cess unleHs you read this work, by the best
known living authority. A fiLe book, too, to
getyourpatronslnterested in. Profusely illus-
trated with magnificent plates. Price $2.00.

Commercial Violet 2?L^o?;!!.?h!

ly practical
book, era-
bracing the
results of
the author's
own experi-

Growing

By Prof. B. T. Oalloway.

ence, studies and reseaiohes for many years
past. Kvery item in connection with the
violet and Its relation to commercial grow-
ing will be covered, from a <le8crii)tion of va-
rieties to cost of producing the crop, profits,
etc. The work will be replete with practical
illustrations of a most varied and Instructive
character. It will undoubtedly becomestand-
ard authority. To be issued In September.
Orders taken now. Price ^1.50.

House Plants i'Sl l^^lV^^ll-

your customers. It

AND HOW TO SUCCEED WITH 1H£M sells on sight, and
„ , ^ „ will give impetus to

By Lizzie P. IIillhousr. your business by in-
teresting your patrons still further in plants,
both in and outdoor. Send for a sample.
12 mo., 2i'0 pages, cloth. Price $1.00, with
good discount in quantities.

The above books are pub-
lished and fur sale by

A.T.DELAfflAREPTG.&PDB.CO.,Lt(i.

2 to 8 Duane Street, NEW YORK.

Circulars, press notices, etc. on application.

Our Catalogue of every Horticultural
Book. Free on Application. . . -

May 13, 1899.

Thb F=i-orists' Exchange.

511

SALVIA SPLENDENS

A tint* lot at $1.00 per ICO, or will exchaoge
for Coleiis. Cash with order. Sample lor
3 cent stamp. Address

U. W. WOUNDV, New Canaao, Conn.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

SMIlrAX

2000 Smilax, ia 2>4 inch pots. A No. 1
plants, $v.50 per 100. Send for sample.

CASH WITH ORDER.

WM. SCHWEINFURTH, Ridgewood, N. J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlpg.

Per 100
Rudbeckla, Goldeu Glow, 3H

ifi. pot 8 $4.00

LycIinlH Chalcedouica (Scarlet

Lychnis). 3>^ in. pots 4.00

2 in. pots 2.00

Japanese Iris, mi.xed sorts, 3^ in... 4 OO

Sweet William, 3^ in 4 00

Bellls (Doulilf Daisies) l.Oll

Salvia Splendens, 2 in 2 00

Mouiitaiu Fleece, 2 in 2.00

DiKitalis,2in 2.00

Calendula, 2 in 2.00

Coreopsis* L,anceolata,3i4in.,flne 4.00
Coleus, assorted, including Golden

Uudder and Verscbaffeltii, 2 in 1.60

CASn. PL.EASE.

EDWARD B. JACKSON, Stamford, Conn.

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CLEARANCESALE

To close out balance ot fine, large
plants, I offer the following in bud and
bloom: Per 100

30J0 Bruant Geranlams, 4 in. pots $5.00

2000 Mme. Thlbaut Geraniam8,3^^ in.. 4 60
3000 Mixed Geraniums (no white), 4 in.. 6.00

80O Vlnca Var., hushy, 4 in. pots 6.00

600 Phlox, dwarf, Sin. pots 3.00

600 Centaurea, 3in. pots 3 00

mo Lobelia, C. P., 3 in. pots 3.00

lOOO Dwarf Alyssnms, Sin. pots 3.00

600 Gaillardia, Sin. pots 3 00

800 Thunberglas, 2Yi in. pots 2 00

500 M. Barclay ana, 3 in. pots 3.00

1000 Ageratum, P. & W., 2)^ in. pots 2.C0

500 Fuchsias, 4 and 5 in. pots 5.C0

iiOO Hellotr4»pe8, 3J.2 in. pots 4.00

3O0 Lantauas, Sin. pots 4.00

30D Abutilon Eclipse, Sin. pots 5.00

500 Argentea Guttata Begonias. S in.. 2.50

CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Fenoo

1000 Ivory, sandlied $1.5ll

1000 Pink Ivory, sandbed 1.50

1000 Major ISonaflfon, sandbed 1.50

Above guaranteed. No order fllled for less
than 83,00 Cash with order.

E. METCALF, Norristown, Pa.

OAKLAND GREENHOUSES.
M^Mitlon the P'inrtfltj' Eychiango whPTi writing

SPECIAL SALE

Being about to give up tlie growing:
plants Hhalt sell out my wliole stock.

I have a few very fine and scarce plants,
especially one very Une Cycas Clrclualls,
8 ft. across, one tine plant ol' Crlnum Atna-
blle, lart^e, also many other plants for de-
coration purposes.

Camellia Japoiiica. a large quantity,
choice, cut down last sprinf^ and have now
made tine bushy plants; they are of the choicest
varieties f^rown, several hundred of them,
some quite larp-e.

Asparagus Pluniosus Nanus,
about :iOO or more tlue lar^e plants, in 5 and 6
inch pot-8. rtne for present cuttin;^.

Clematis Panlculata. from 300 to 400,
nearly two years old, in 4 and 3 in. pots, quite
BtronK-

P^oiiies, from 800 to IClOO, in 13 to 15 vari-
eties, all their colors marked ; they are of the
very choicest kinds and all colors imported
some years ago from France ; Krown in 5 inch
pots since last fall, many are blooming.

Clirysaiittiemums, lOOOor more, choice
sorts.

Ficus Hlastica* about 150 fine plants, in
6, 7 and 8 in. pots, from 12 in. to 3 feet or more.

Caniias, in pots, many in bloom, of the
finest varieties and many seedliugs unnamed,
as fine as the best.

Dablla Camelllsefllora, several hun-
dred of the best blooming white Dahlia grown,
in pota.

Hardy Plants, a miscellaneous assort-
ra^nt in pots, all good, sucli as Hardy Phlox,
Lilintn Lancifolium. Etc.

Miscellaneous Plants, a large assort-
ment, inclu'lirig Geraniums, Amaryllis,
Agaves, Yuccas of sorts. Etc.

JAMES PENTLAND, Baltimore, Md.

1510 GliEEXMUUNT AVE.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

ALL SOLD!

Our Geraniums are all sold for this season
except a few thousand.

Skeleton, Rose, Happy Ttaongtat
Geranium Cuttings, from soil, $2.0U per
100 ; aVa in. pots, $3.00 per 100.

Colens, by the 1000, 10.000 or 50,000, ready
at all times, C. Verschatfeltii and Golden
Queen at $6.00 per 1000; Coleus in variety,
$5.00 per 1000; VelsohafCeltii and Queen, in
2 in. pots, $15.00 per 1000.

raars:aerite, Double Golden, rooted cut-
tings, $2.00 per 100 ; 2 in. pots, $2.50 per 100.

Giant Alyssum, 2Vi in. pots, $3.00 per
100 ; rooted cuttings, $1.00 per 100.

Aeeratntn, blue and white, 60 cts. per 100 ;
$5.00 per 1000 ; 2 in. pots, $2 00 per 100.

Fucbslas, standard sorts, $1.60 per 100;
$12.00 per 1000; 2^ in. pots, $3.00 per 100.

Petunias, 2 in. pots, $2.00 per 100.

Stevia, comp. var., $1.60 per 100.

Heliotrope, 6 varieties, $1.00 per 100;
$9.00 per 1000.

Vlncas, var., cuttings, $1.25 per 100; 2 in.
pots, »2 00 per 100 ; 4 in. stock, flne, $6.00 per
100 ; $.50.00 per 1000.

The above are rooted cuttings except where
noted. ^B^Cash must accompany all orders.

J.E.FELTHOUSEN,Schenectady,N.Y.

Mention th# TnoHst*' fGTeh&nv* wh«n wrttlnc

TREES. TREES

NoBWAT, Sugar and Siltbb Maplk. Nobwat
Spbuob and Abbor Vit.«8. Correspondence eoll-
clted before purcbaBlng eleewhere, . . .

WM. J. CHINNICK, Trenton, N.J.

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AMERICAN ARBOR VIT>E

2 to 3 ft., twice traus. ; 5 to 6 ft., thrice trana.
SCOTCH PINES, 5 to 6 ft., twice traneplanted.
ABIES EXCELSA INVERTA, 3 to 5 feet,

19.00 to $18.00 per doz.
A fine stock of Everffreens and Ornamental

Trees.
Descriptive Catalogue and Wholesale Price List for
all Id the trade.

SAMUEL G. MOON, MorrisvillB, "<;-„'.';' Pa.

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VESETIIBLE PLBHTS

CAriilFI.OWER, Early Snowball. 12.00 per 1000.
TOMATO, Beauty, Stone and other vars.. $1 SSalOOO.
EG«; PLANTS, New York Improved, $2.00 per 1000.
PEPPERS, Bull Nose and other vats., $2.00 per 1000.

J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa.

Mention thf Flnrlstw' Kxchangp when writing,

EVERGREEN!

An IltliaEISSe STOCK of both large
and small sized Evergreen Trees, in
great variety. Also Everjfreen Slirubs.

CORKKsroN HENCE SOLICITKI).

THE W. H. MOON CO. Morrisvllle Pa.

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CLEIVIAXIS

SPECIAL OFFER!

Heavy, hou8e-M:rown, grrowing plants, in 10
kinds; Jackmanni, Henryii. Superba. Uamona,
Alexandra, Duchess. Mme. Veillard.Comptepse
Lovelaer. Belle of Wokinjr, Gen'l Grant and
others $3.50 per doz.; |20.ao per 100.

F. A. BALLER. Bloomington, III.

Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange whep writing.

5000 (MPEIOPSIS VEITCHII

1 year, *3.TO per 100; 2 year. |6.00.
Fine doiniant, potrgrown, good tops
10,000 Surplus U. C. Carnnlions, Scott.
McGowan. Portia and Haettel, (I per 100 ; HU per lOOO.
Shrubbery, Honeysuckirs, <&c. Good assort-
ment, 2 yeiire, 75 cts. per dozen.
Ln«ly WnHhington (Jeraniiiin and Vinca var.
'Zl-i fnclj, tine, 50 cts. per dozen ; $3.50 per 100.

BENJ. GONNELL, n.nst. West Grove Pa

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VEGETABLE PLANTS

CELERY, White Plume, Golden SelMUanch'ng.
New Koee and otber varieties, strong plants, I5c.
per 100; *1.00 per 1000. If hy mall, add lUc. per 100.

CABBAGE, H. Succession, Early Summer. Flat
Dutch, Drumhead Savoy, and other varlelles, strong
fleld plants, 15c. per 100; tl 00 a 1000; $8.50 a iO.uOU.
If by mall, add 10 cents per 100.

TOMATO, EGG and PEPPER in variety.
Send for price list. Cash with order.

R. VIKGENT JR. & SON, White Marsh, Md

Mention the Florlsta' ExchaJige when writing.

PEACH AND PLUM TREES delTer'v'.'s'-sb

Reliable and clean stock at low wbiilesale rates. All
desirable leading varieties of PEACHES, old and
new. In fruiting orchards. Have the new Triumph,
GreenHboro. and Sneecl fruiting. Buds can be
supplied In season at low rates.

Very large stock of Fl.Cfll TREES, all on plum
roots, one and two years. Buds can be supplied of
tbese also, either from nurseries or orchard trees. Have
all the leading Japanese varieties. Abundance, Bur-
bank, Chabot, Satsuma, Wlllard and others; also the
new Red J une and Wickson In good supply.

Usual supply also of AsparagUH Roots to offer.

ALEX. PULLEN,M||<°'0 Nurseries, Miiford, Gel.

Mention tba Florists' Exchange when writing.

HAERENS BROTHERS

.... FLORISTS ....
SOMERGEM (NearGhent), BELGIUM

WnOLKSALE GROWERS AND KXPOETKRS OF

INDIAN AZALEAS, MOLLIS AZALEAS,

RHODODENDRONS,
PALMS, Kentla and Latanla,

ARAUCARI A S, Excelsa, Glauca and Compacta;
TUBEROUS BEGONIAS and GLOXINIAS,

FICUS, ERICAS, Etc.. Eic.
Special Gron'erg of Specimen Azaleas.

Special Growers of New Azaleas.
First Growers of Pyramid Azaleas.

Ask for catalogue of August Hakrkns, member of
the firm and representative for America, until May 1st,
care Heury BischoflCo.. Park Row, N.Y. City,
Mention the Florlgta' Exchange when writing.

JAPANESE AND OTHER RARE

EVERGBUR TREES

50,000 Norway Maples. Other

handsome Sbade Trees, all sizes.
California Privets, larpe plants
for imtnediate effect (specitnens and
hedge plants.)

THE NEW SHELLBARK

HORNOR'5 SPECIAL

(10 acres in orchard), straight, handsome
trees, 5 ft., $1.00 each. Other choice
variety, 50 cts. each.

CHAS. B. HORNOR & SON,

Horticulturists and Nurserymen, MT. HOLLY, N.J.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

STIIIWBERRY PLINTS.

strong, well-rooted plants from young beds, tied In
twenty-flves and securely sealed to carry safely.

Michel's Early, Crescent. Warfleld, Beder Wood,
Mecch's Early. Lovett and Teuneasee, 40c. per 100; fl.SO
per lOfiO.

Ideal. Saunders. Wm. Belt, Sbarpless, Gnndy, Bubacb,
Haverland, Marsball, Parker Earle. titcii Mary, Brandy-
wine. Ocean City. Oriole, ('lyile, lUsmark Hairs Favor-
ite and Seafonl. 50c. per 100: tll.iXi pir llNK).

Downing, Kentucky. Wilson. Burton's Eclipse.
"Wolvertiin. Dayton, Beverly, Tubbs, Greenville and
Eleanor. 50c. per 100; f 1.75 per 1000.
DACDDCDDV Lovett, Palmer. Gregg and Kansas,
nAorDCnni 75c.perl0O;J5.0OperlUOO. Cuthbert.
75C. per ICO; *1.00 per UKtO. Loudon. »1.25 per IIX); f 10.00
per 1000. Miller Red. 50c. per 100; $3 00 per 1000
Di AfllfDCDDV Early ITarvest, 50c. per 100; $-1.00
DLAwliDCnill perlOOO. ah No. 1, strong plants.

SEND FOR PRICE LIST.

CHAS. BLACK, - HIghtstown, N. J.

M*-\tlon the Florlsta' Exchange when writing

ISiO,

HARDY SHRUBS, TREES, VjNES,

Evergreens and Perennials.

30,000 BERBERIS THUNBERGII, 2 years trans.

Trade List Ready.

T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass.

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IRISH JUNIPER

We have lO.OPO of 1 hese f i om 4 to 18 in.
high, twice transplauted. We will quote
these low for the next two weeks.
Write us your needs

W. p. BRINTON, - Christiana, Pa.

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P. OUWERKERK

1123 Summit Ave., Jersey City, N. J.

Just received from our Holland Nurseries

RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS,

SPIR/EA JAPONICA, LILIUM SPECIOSUM

P/EONIES, BLEEDING HEART

POT GROWN LILACS, HYDRANGEAINSOBTS.

CLEW.1TIS and H. P. ROSES, m the best sorts.
PRICES MODERATE.

Mention the Florists' Exchange whe'i writing.

EVERGREENS

And FLOWERING SHRUBS

At Clearing Out Prices. Per 100

AbieBNoi'dinauniann, flue plants. 2!^ to 3 ft.*i;0.00

" •' One plants, trans , 2 to i.'!.^ ft. 50.00

" " " " " Driloaft. 35.00

White Spruce, Picea alba, flne 'plant*,

trans, 3 to 4 ft 35.00

White Spruce, Picea alba, flne plants,

trans.. 2 to 3 ft 25.00

PiuUH Ausiriaca, fine plants, trans., 2 to 3 ft.. 15.00
KetinoNpora Uricoiiles, Une plants, trans.,

lu to2ft 15.00

RetinoHpora Plumosa, fine plants, trans.,

2to3ft 20.00

RetinosporaS«iunrro«a, fine plants, trana.,

Itol^tt 15.00

KetiuoBpora Squarrosa Vcitchii, fine

plants, trans., IJ^ to IH f t. 15.00

Thuya Compacta, 1 to ll^ft 12.00

GloboMa.2to2L(!ft 15.00

EuonyiuuN rndicanH (busby). 1 to J^ ft 8.10

8000 Rowa RuKOma, for hedging. 2 to 3 ft. . 5 00

Dcutzia Gracilis, 1 f t 6.00

IJ^toS ft 8.00

500 strong fleld-grown clumps of Veronica

Spicara. This Is a very handsome perennial,

long spikes of bright blue flowers 8.00

We are offering special bargains In Trees and
SlirubN. Write u» your wants and we will make
prices to suit you.

NEWPORT NURSERY CO., Newport, R. I.

F. BRV^XO^, Manaser.

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SWEET BAY TREES

-A-Sk: foe. i=i?,ices-

BOBBINK & ATKINS,

Rutherford, N. J.

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CLIMBING ROSES and MOSSES stm m supply.

PEACH I AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII

strong No 1,3 cts.; No. 3, Sets. I Heaviest 2-year Hold-grown, 7 cts.

H. P. ROSES and RHODODENDRONS just «bnnt exhausted

A Keneral assTrtmont of well-jtrown hardy Nursery Stock r< me and fee It

HIRAfl T. JONES, umqn county nurseries, Elizabeth, N. J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlns^

FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL

FOR OWOHARD AND OARDEM

Small Fruits, Crapes, Shrubs, Climblns; Plants.
Roses, Everereens, Hardy Plants, Paeonies. «
Ijarf^est atnd cliolcest collcctlun* lu Amerlcs*
BEST NOVELTIES

Descriptive Illustrated Catalogue free,

ELLWANCER & BARRY,

MOUNT MOPE NURSERIES, Rochester,
Klfty-nlntli Tesr.

Mention th« Florl»t«' Ezehan^e when wiitlnK.

512

The I=lorists' Exchmnge.

Rate. 10 cents per liur (8 words), each Insertion.
Cash with order. Tlila rate appllea only to Bltuation
wanted adveril8emeul3 and when set solid, witliout
display. Display advertisements $1.00 per IncU. When
letters are to be addressed in our care add 10 eta. to
cover expense of forwarding.

■pIR9T-CLA83 Rfower of roaes and general Block
*^ wants position on large commercial place,
distance no object; well recommended. W.. care
Florists' BxchanKe.

SITUATION wanted, by younfi man. 21. commer-
cial or neneral Kreenhonae work, 5 years' ex-
perience; best of references. William Jones, ^6
Wakeman Ave., Newark, N. J.

SITUATION wanted, an experienced florist, Ger"
man, reliable in every branch, willing to work
In city or country, without board. Frank Jahn,
156 Duane St., New Vork City.

SITUATION wanted, by competent man in all
branches of greenhouse work, good maker-up
of designs, understands bailding greenhouses and
repairs:) age 37, married, no family. Brown, 965
douth 2d St.. Plalnfleld. N. J.

WANTED, position as head gardener or super-
intendent, private place or public grounds,
competent in floriculture and horticulture under
glass and outdoors, agriculture and landscaping;
married, age 10: 25 years' experience: strictly
Bober; good references. Address N, care of
Florists' Exchange.

SITUATION WANTED

By firat-class rose grower, of thorough
experience, steady and sober man.

Address A. H.*
No. 70 Franklin Street, Kyack* BJ. Y.

HELP WIIITED

Rate SI per inch. No adv. less than 50o.

W^ ANTED. ^

A young man who understands roses and general
florist stock ; must he good worker and have good
reference- Apply at once, gi\lng age. experience and
wages expected.

JOSEPH TOWEI^L, Pntereon. N. J.

^V ANTED

An active, practical and reliable man to take charge
of the growing department In large, ilret-clasa green-
house establishment; must be able tj command some
cash to co-operate with the concern and Insure coutl-
dence. No triflers need apply, Addiess, B. Frank
Barr, Lancaster, Pa.

GARDENER

Wanted, good all-around man for general
greenhouse work on commercial place, .?25
per month and board.

r. J, BURGEVIME,

I»ort Chester, K. Y.

-WANTED AT ONCE.

Good reliable florist, to take churg-e; must
be well up In palms, ferns and fort-ing of bulh
stock, some knowledge in decorating required.
A man with some capital preferred, who
could buy out the business after he knows its
value. Address

V.| care Florists' Exchange.

WANTED.

At once, florist to grow roses, carnations,
'mums and general stock ; must furnish refer-
ence and recommendation. Address

GKO. -W. KEXS^ER,

433 N. lltb St., Alleuto-wn, Pa.

WANTED.

A good rose grower (Am. Beauty and Tea roseg), a
middle UKt-d, married man preferred, une capable of
taking eiitlr*; clmrge of iW.iiOn ftut of glaaB, where sume
carnations and adtantuni ferns are also grown; iiiust
be familiar with both hot water and steam heating,
also with management of small steam boiler for pump-
ing and syringing. Address, with references and
wages wanted,

F. O. IJOX .£7, Hilton, N. .1.

WANTED

Two Gardeners, well up In filling vaeos,
boxes and baskets, not afraid of work ; wages,
$25 per month with board.

-W* G. BI8KL,E,

-West Eufl, PI. J.

Mention the Florlsu' E^xchange when writing.

STOCK WIIITED.

WANTED.

Caladium Eseulentum, from pots. Price?

Address M. F. TIGER,

Patchogue, N. V.

WANTED.

600 Mountain of Snow Gerauiauis,

3 iuch pot size.
150O Red Alternantliera, bushy plant*,
2ya incb pot size. Address

J. NEWMAN & SONS.,

51 TremoDt St., Boston.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

Kate JSl per inch. No adv. less than 50c.

L. USSING'S "'""^X'ngr""

I I 7 W. 30th St., Telepbonk 1618 38th.

WITH E. G. BRADSHAW.
SELL, RENT OR EXCHANGE AT ALL TIMES.

FOR SALE.

RARE CHANCE.— A well established and pay-
ing florist bualnesa, cuneistlng of 12.(HI0 sq. ft. of glass.
centrally located on principal thoroughfare of thriving
city. In gae belt, population 25,0U0; only greenhouse
within city llniiis. lieason for selilhg: death of pro-
prietor. For particulars address

MRS. HENRY 3I1CHEL.,

Marion. Grantee. Ind.

FOR SALE CHEAP.

A well established florist business, with 35,000
square feet of glass, well stocked with plants,
etc.; situated in the center of a city, with a
population of 5000 and only 35 miles from Chi-
cago. For full particulars and price, address

"W^, "W.t care Florists' Exchange.

Here is a Rare Opportunity !

S-iOO.OO will buy stock, fixtures and ^ood
will of an old established flower store In a
flourishing Ohio town of 17,000 inhabitants.
No such chance has ever been offered. Speak
quick if you mean business. For particulars
address

S. S. SEIDELSKT,
1G53 N. 7tli Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

FOR SAI.E.

A well established, paying florist business, green-
houses (hot water heated) and store on best Imslness
street; all railroad travelers must pass our store
entering or leaving the city ; large trade In decorating,
floral designs, cut flowers and plants; ill health cause
for selling; don't answer unless you have capital;
unless sold "iulckly will run another year.

THE MEI.RO?iE FLORAL CO.,

410 Market St. Hnrrisburg, Pa.

FOR SAI.B.

AT A BIG BARGAIN. My entire stock
of Palms, Ferns and Decorative Plants, with
a well established wholesale business.

Stock consists in part of 36,000 Latanlas,
in 3, 4 and 5 inch pots, 10,000 Arecas, in 3, 4,
6 and 6 inch pots, 4000 Kentlas, in 4, 6, and 6
inch pots, 10,000 to 13,000 of other varie-
ties of Palms, 8000 to 10,000 Ferns and
Selaglnellas.

Six houses. 135 feet long, heated by steam
good boiler, sheds and plenty of water.

Will sell stock and houses and lease portion
of ground, or will sell farm of 60 acres, 35 acres
well planted in fruit. Good dwelling of 11
rooms. Reasons for selling— age, poor health
and a desire to rest. For further information
and special low prices on large orders, address

'W. J. HBSSER,

Plattsmoutli, Neb.

ISCELLINEJIS.

FOR SALE.

Two nvunber 19 Hitcliings Boilers,
in vise eight years, price, $60 each.

About 2500 ft. of Hitcliings heavy
Greenhouse Pipe, for 12e. per foot.

About 2500 Lights, 12x24 double
strength "A" quality, glass, for 9e.
per light.

To be sold before May 20th, and
purchaser to cart from premises in
Hoboken, N. J. Address

X., care Florists' Exchange.
Menilun tbe Florists' Excbange when writing.

Echoes from the Alleys.

New York vs. Flatbush.

New York Wins.

Tlie struggle for supremacy between
these two well knowu teams was brought
to a linisli Saturday night on the alleys
at the Central Opera House. At 8:30
all hands agreed that the battle should
commence, but the New Yorkers were
still without a captain. It was decided,
however, to start the game and Koehrs
and Prosser were sent to the front. The
flrst frames were rolled in silence, but
the quietness was of short duration, and
soon suggestions began to be offered to
the different players as they took their
stand before the pins. Captain I>euly
arrived after the game had been in prog-
ress ten or fifteen minutes, but left imme-
diately, prol)ably called away by more
pressing business. Meanwhile the players
were getting warmed up, collars and ties
were cast aside, and sleeves rolled up.
Schmutz would not shed his red necktie,
and when Raynor failed to makea strike
Louis was asked to take off the tie as it
was proving a hoodoo.

At the close of the first game New
York was ahead by 1.5(> pins. Then, in
a jocular way it was declared that all
friendship cease. Vests were thrown off
and everyone did his best. Flatbush, do
what they might, had met their Water-
loo, and lost the game by 121 pins. This
gave the New Yorkers two straight
games, and the match ended. O'Mara
proposed three cheers for the defeated
Flatbush team, which weregiven vocifer-
ously. After the match was over a
friendly game was rolled, everybody
present as spectators being invited to
join. This was finished by 12 midnight,
when all sat down to a hearty lunch.

NEW TOBK.

1 3

T. Roehrs 179 140

A. S. Burns 88 • 118

P. O'Mara U3 133

L. Haf ner 147 134

J. A. Manda 179 202

F. Traendly 121 127

T. J. Lang Ill 136

Total 967 1010

FLATBUSH.

1 8

W. Prosser 99 111

L. Schmutz 102 127

P Dailledouze 154 117

J. I. Raynor 110 114

P. Riley 136 147

B. Y. Mellis 117 127

E. Dailledouze 94 146

Total 811 8t9

FOR SALE.

No. 19 Hitchings' Hot Water Boiler, also
26 feet smoke stack, has been used two seasons.
Address to

Roslln I*. O., Montgomery Co., I»a.

DIRECTORIES

Advertiser has a few copies of the
AMERICAN FLORIST DIRECTORY for 1898
which are for sale at One Dollar Each,
postpaid. Address,

DIRECTORY, care Florists' Exchange.

MAILING TUBES

Special surplus lot, size 8x2}/$ inches,
capped at one end, offered until sold at
75 cts. per 100, in quantities to suit.

Address TUBES, care Florists' Exchange.

Mention tne FlorlBta' iSxciiange wnea wntln^.

In the friendly game which followed
the match, the following scores were
made.

T. Roehrs 165

A.S Burns 125

I'.O'Mara 174

L. Hatner 137

F. Traendly 123

.1. I. Donlan 145

J. A. Manda 134

A.Zeller UT

L. Schmutz Ill

P. Dailledouze ....150

.1. 1. Raynor 123

P. Riley 234

D. Y. Mellis 135

E. Dailledouze 114

J.Phillips 163

C. Woerner 93

St. Ijouis. — On May 1 the following
scores were made bj' the Florists' Bowl-
ing Club.

J.J. Benecke..
J W Kunz... .

1
...210
...145

2
18

128
137
178
128

3

165
163
166
126
145

4

169
143
128
166
117

5

132
)46

C. A. Keulin ...
0. C. Sanders..
John Young...

...135
...146

11J8
141
136

Xew York. — At the alleys Monday
afternoon but five members were present.
The resignation of Captain E. Leuly was
received by mail, but as there were so
few of the members present no action
was taken upon it. The scores rolled
were as follows:

12 3 4

P. Traendly 177 191 112 116

L. Hafner 120 135 144 135

J.Donaldson 117 138 123 156

A.S.Burns 136 115 137

W.J.Stewart 1U3 93 98 121

Philadelphia. — Following are the
scores made by the Florists' BowlingClub

on May G last.

12 8 4 6

Walker 160 125 147 122 189

WestootI 136 143 135

Moore 120 113 146 135

Archer 117 142 146

Anderson 1.54 151 137

Brown 131 168 170

Kift 152 157 162

Watson 124 119 13S

CraiK 134 119 lie

Gibson 143 141 143 120

Baker 124 122 118 144

Moss 144 135 146

Newport, R. I.— On Wednesday even-
ing. May .3, a few of ourgardeuersmeton
the Hone.vmanhill Allejs for a friendly
game. Sides were drawn, the captains
being Andrew S. Meikle and Charles D.
■Stark, the former side winning by 218
points. Following are the scores made:

12 12

Meikle, 165 151 Stark 185 157

Cowles 165 126 Kyle 169 124

Allan 157 14) Anthony... 131 130

Paterson ...166 192 Frazer 113 111

MacLellan..l28 123 Low 104 123

760 735

633 645

Cleveland.— Undernoted is Florists'
Bowling Club score for May 1 :

13 8 4

A.Graham 95 114 119 128

Dobson 152 129 168 154

Pentecost 178 163 142 178

C. Graham 104 106 94 110

A. Hart 120 147 163

Gray 123 105 120 113

Eadie 136 168 160 153

H.Hart 93 97 108 127

Kunz 146 24 104

Philadelphia. — The monthly shoot
of the Florists' Gun Club was held on
their grounds at Wissinoming on Tues-
day last. A. B. Cartledge carried off the
honors of the day, breaking i8 out of 50
targets. The results follow:

Olub Contest— 35 largets, known angles; 25
tartlets, unknown angles; handicap added to
to the score.

Known Unknown

angles, angles H'd'p. Total

Cartledge 24 24 6 63

Bell 18 21 12 61

Coleman 21 17 9 47

Anderson 22 20 6 47

McKaraher 20 13 13 46

Landis 23 22 3 46

Harris 17 18 11 46

Reid 17 17 10 44

Engle 20 15 6 41

Smith 14 17 10 41

Weslcott 14 10 16 41

Van Loan 66 13 0 28

Second Event— 6 pairs doubles, and 15 expert
rule.

Doubles Expert Total

Cartledge 9 18 22

Landis 7 14 21

Anderson 8 11 19

Harris 7 lU 17

Van Loan 7 9 16

Bell 8 8 16

Engle 5 10 15

Reid 8 1 15

Smith ..fl 12 12

Westcott 6 6 IS

McKaraher 3 9 12

David Rust.

May 13, 1899

THe FLORISTS' Exchange.

513

PRIMULA AURICULA (Benarys)

Frei" liluuniiiiK. tiur^lv. does well In ordinary aoll, or
stiady iihu-f. fin kinds mixed, sells at sftrbt at 05c.
wholesale, nice young plants, J-'.5U per 100. Cash please.
:HELLROAD GREENHOUSE CO.. GRANGE, MD.
vi.^nrlnn th** Flnrtstn" Exchange whfn writing

GERANIUMS

IN BUD AND BLOOM

Ready for market and bedtims purposes.
Beaute Poutevliie, Mrs. E. G. Hill,
Glorie de France, La Favorite,
Heteraiithe, IHnie. Bruaiit and many
oihers; from 3 and 4-inch pots, $5.0U and $6,i;0
psrlOO.

CASH WITH ORDER.

W. E. HALL, - Clyde, Ohio.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

BEGONIAS!

A r^.fiitea Guttata. Pictaviense,
Metallica Alba Ficta, Z inch,
per lUO, $-.'.50.

Per 100
VINCA (trailin?, 2 varietie8)2 in...$2.5U
ABUTILON, Souv. de Bonn. 2 in.. 2..50
CYPEBUS ALTERNIFOLIUS,

■2\4 inch 2.00

SMILAX, from flats, $4 per 1000... ..'<0
Satisfaction Guaranteed.
Cash with Order, . . .

GEORGE L. MILLER, Newark, Ohio.

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BEgmHi! PLniiTS

I have ail immense stock of Uiem. Larp;e
ashortnient, suitable for plauTiiig out, at
remarkably low prices.

FollowiDfT, out ot 4 inch pi^ts. $5.00 per 100:
AirerHtum, blue; Calendula, Fiinee of Orange,
Sulphurano; Summer Chrysanthemums;
Kuchsias in variety; Heliotrope ; Geraniums,
Le Pilote, double red, Mme. Thihaut, pink,
and other varieties; Nasturtiums, dwarf, darlt
and all colore. Ten Week Stocks in variety.
^carlet Sat^e and Thunbergia. Specimens of
the above plants at the rate of 7 cts. each.

Begonia Vernon, larpe plants, 8 cts. The
new Cosuaoa *' Klondike," 10 els. Bose
GeraDlums, large plants. 7 cts. Vinca
Variegata, large and fine, for vases, 10 cts.
Cyclamen Giganteum, 4 in., li'c , 3>>4 in., 8c.
(^obaea Scanden^, 4 m. pots, 8 cts. Moon
Vines, best white, 4 in., 8 els.. 2Vt in., 5 cts.
Specimen Geraniums, Qeratidize, Poitevine,
S. A Nutt, 5 to 6 inch potp, $-'.00 per doz.
Specimen Fuchslan, he t varieties, large,
5 to 6 inch pots, fmm $1.00 to $?.0U per doz.
Umbrella Plants, 5 inch pots, 10 cts.

The following, from 2V^ inch imd 3 inch pots,
fine grown plants, at $3.t)0 per U'O:

Coleus, Goldfn Bedaer, Vcrschaffeltii Queen
Victoria, etc. ; Red Alternantheras ; Dusty
Millers; Golden Feather: Parlor Ivy ; Japanese
Pinks ; Neirenbert^ia ; Lob'-liae ; isingle Pet-
unias, Cumpacta an 1 Grand i flora ; Convolvulus
Tricolor ; Dwarf Phlo.v ; Sweec A lyssu m ,
Little Gem; Gail lard las. Verbenas, One variety,
large stock ; Calendulas, dwarf tncatus (Mari-
gold); Tradescantia Suprnma and red varie-
gated (new) ; Spirne i Japonica and Floribunda,
taken up from the Held, bloom about Decora-
ti>>n Day, $1.50 per doz.

2000 Lizzie McGowan Carnation cuttings,
strong routed, twice transplauted, from soil,
$1.00 per 100.

Yellow Rambler Roses, from 12 toSOiDChes
high. 4 inch pots, $lo.(,0 per 100.

IF YOU WANT TO GROW

CUT'MUMS-PROFIT

For an early pure white, I recommend you,
by my own experience, to grow the

MERRY MONARCH.

The first tiowers, which are very large, bring
from $l.5fl to 53.(0 per dozen, and the lar^e
number of side shoots which come out after-
wards, often from 25 to 40 on one plant, bear
also large flowers for funeral designs, which
make it very valuable Please read testimonials
" I have seen the Merry Monarch 'Mum In bloom and
can recommend It as the best earliest white, most profl t-
ftble chrysanthemum In exiBtence."

Hknrt F. Miohell.
Testimonials also from Wm J. Baker and
Edward Heid, Wholesale Florists, Phila., Pa.
Strong rooted cuttings now ready,
812.50 per 100; »20.00 per 1000.
MAJOR BONMAFFOPi, best yellow,
$1 50 per 101); $1II.<X) per lOuO.

Cash with your order, please.

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

Wholesale Grower ol Pot Plants,

1012 Ontario St., Rising Sun. Phila., Pa.

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VERBENAS
GERANIUMS

The choicest varieties and healthiest
plants grown. Strong plants, in
bud an.i bloom, $2 50 per 100; $20.00
per 1000

75 finest varieties in cultiva-
tion, grown in 3Va inch pots,
Strong plants, in bud and
b com, $5.00 per IDO. . . .

,J. Lr. DII^I^ONy Bloonisburgf, Pa.

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DEGOBBTIOH DHY'S eOlflllll!

5,000
10.000
15,000
5,00(1
5,WX)

2,000

2 000
1,0011
4.1-KHl
2U,niKI
510

GERANIUMS. f<

Mixed, 4M In

La Favorite, '2ii in'.'.'.'.!."'.',''.'.!'.'.!*,'.!

'> 3 ID

Mine. Salleroi, 2M In

FEVERFEW, Little Gem, In bud,

4'.i; in

ABCTILONS. Mixed P4 In

r.<»i:TIIF.KN THYME, 2H In

VELVET I'l.ANT, -"4 I"

S1II1..\.\. stn.iif, 2'4 m

FtCllSI.VS, MIxfd. S'l In

t7.00
400
2.00
2.00
400
2.00

10.00
2.0U
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00

1,000

2,9)0
1,500
5,1)00
1,210
1,000
5.000
4.000
10.000
10,000

15,000

BEGONIAS.

Erfordi, heddcr, 2M In.,

Per 100
. . |2 00
2.00

Sandersoni, beddcr, 2(4 In

Hybrlda, bedder, 2'., in 2.00

Named, In iiO VaHelleB. 21.4' In 2.00

3 and 4 in. in 10 varieties 4.00

I'ELARCJONIUMS, 4H In R.OO

IRESINES, Red, 2^4 in 2.00

Yellow, 2L! in 2.00

COI.EUS, 10 Ijcst liedders, 2^i In 2.C0

VINCAS, LOBELIA and SiMILAX,

from flats 1 00

DAISIES, Snow Crest and Longfleld.

2!,i in 2.00

THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., Morris, III.

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IIIOI PEBE n» lOITED GDTTIieS

Per 100

AbutlloD, var. trailing.. $2.00

Ageratum, blue and

white 1.00

Alternanthera, K. and

Y $5.00 per 1(100; 60

Antliemis, d'ble yellow. 2.00

Begonias —

Kex,20to3nvar8 2.00

IncarnataGigantea.,., 2.10

Vernon l.'iO

Chrysanthemum 8 —

Named 160

Cuphiea (CiKar Plant)... l.no

Coleus, Mixed..$SalOOU; .60

Separatecolors$6al000; .75

Fuchsia, Trailing Queen 1.50

Named 1.60

Forg,.t-me-Dot, winter-
flowering 1.60

GERANIUMS Named-

Per 1000 ICO
Double Grant.... |12.50$1.60

La Favorite 12.60 l.fiO

S. A. Nutt 13.5(1 1.60

Rev. J. B. Alkin-

eon 12.60 1.60

Gloire de France,

etc 12.60 1.60

Mixed lii.tO 126

Mme Salleroi.... 10.00 1.28

Bronze 1-50

SilverLeaf 1.60

Rosessented 1.50

Mrs. Pollock ZOO

Freak of Nature 8.00

Mrs. Parker 4.00

Happy Thought 3.00

Mars 300

Mme. Bruant 2.00

Per 100

German Ivy $t.25

Heliotrope. ...$10 a 1000; 1.25

Impatleus Sultani 1.50

Lemon Verbena 1.50

Lobelia, blue 1 OU

Lantana, assorted 1.50

Manettia Bicolor 3 00

Pyretlirum, Little Gem 1.50

Pelargoniums, named,. 4 OO

" mixed.. 3 00

AlysHum, double Giant.. 1.0(1

Salvia, scarlet 1.26

" Golden-leaved 2.00

Violets, Marie Louise 60

Verbena $6 a 1000; .75

Daisy, Snow Crest 2.00

POTTED PLANTS. 2% in. except where noted.

Begonias— Per 100

Rex, mix., 20 to 30 vars. $4.00
Loui8Cla88on..$4.00and 6.00

Named vara 6 00

Fuchsia, Trailing Queen 4.00
Forget-me-not, winter-
flowering 3-00

Abntllon, var. trailing.. 4.0O
Lemon Verbena 4.00

GERANIU.WS— Per 100

Mrs. Parker $600

Mrs. Pollock 400

Silver Leaf 4.00

Mars 600

Mme. Bruant 4.00

Hydrangea, P. and W.,
4 in 10.00,

Vinca Variegata—

2 in

3in

3Viin

4 in

Per 100
.. $2 00
., 4.00
. , 6.00
,. 10.00

Dracaenas $5 00 to 30.00

Impatiens Sultanf 3 00

TERBIS, CASH OR C. O. D.

GREENE & UNDERHILL, WATERTOWN, N. Y.

M«mtlon th* Flnriat*' Kxchang*! whw* wHtlw*

^^%^y%^/^^m/m/m^^^^^'%'%'9^%'%^^

New Geraniums,
New Carinas, 21^c. 1

GERANIUMS

GANNAS

Bru.inl's recent inlrujuctions. 10 Splendid new Doubles, ilie set tor $2.25. 3
Splendid New Singles, the set for 51) cents, s Splendid New Bruanls. the set
icenis. < Splendid New Aureole Section, tlie set tor 50 cents. Geraniums, Standard Varieties,
pei nil), $2().IX) per lOtXJ.

All ihe Best New and Standard Varieties. President Cleveland, best bright scarlet
tor massing. $6.0U per iO(J. Dulce of Marlborough, President iWcKiniey. Robert
O Clinstie, $1U.(X) perlOO. Chicago, Souv. de Antoine Crozy and President Carnot, $4 DO per KM).
f^ Mrs. Fairman Rogers. Queen Charlolle. Mad. Crozy. F. Vaughan and A. Bouvier, $.^.(X) per llio,
" $25.00 per 1000. Cannas. OU selection, all good standard varieties, $2,00 per 100, $15.00 per 1000.

V PnQE^ StroiliC 1 yearfield sroivil Hybrid Perpetual in fine assortment, $10 00 per 100;
O nUuLO Mnssintme assortment, $9, i)0 per li)(); ClimbmK in assortment. $5. IM) per l(»);Wichuriana
A IMi-mnri.ll Ri.sc) H IKI per 100. Koses 2 1-ii liicli |>ot planlw— .«)(), IXXJ 2 14 Inch pot plants,
V* Tea and Fvcrblooming. in large assortment. $2.51) per 101). $20, IKJ per KKHl, Hybrid Perpetual, 2%
n inch pills. $4.lK)per lOO. $35, IHI per 1000. Climbing. 25< inch pots, $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per lOOU.
A (L.tildeSoupert (Strong), $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Mosella (Yellow Souperl), $3.00 per lOO.

V }25.ini per Imm.

V cm Al lAC strong clumps, Japonica Zebrlna, Japonica Variegata and Gracilis Univitata,

n LULHLIMo $5.00 per loi). «

P OUDVC AMTUCMIIMC Choice collecllon of best market varieties, including best of last 5

Unn I oHni nLlnUInO season's introductions, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per per 1000. W

9 DAHLIAS, whole runts, field grown, $7.00per too, $60.00per 1000. #

9 ANIPELOPSIS VEITCHII, SS.OOperloo. •

d CLEMATIS, three years, large flowered varieties, $25,00 per 100. ■

? For full aiiSortmeDt of grecnliouse istock write for Florlstsi' 'Whole- •

§ male Price List No. 5. If in want of Ornamenlal or Fruit Trees, Shrubs. Vines, Small Fruits, 0
9 elc, see our Nurseryman's Trade List, or write us for prices. w

% THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio, f

Mention the Florlata' Bxchance wtien wrltins-

ICTCD Dl AUTC Semple's, Truffaut's, Queen
flOlLn rLAnlO of cbe Market, ana other var-
ieties, Bne plants, 40 cents per 100 ; $3.00 per 1000.

COSMOS, large plants, 40 cts. per 100 ; »3.00 per 1000.

J. C. SCHMIDT, BRISTOL, PA.

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Crimson Verschatrcltlt and Golden Bedder, 60c. a 100 ;
»5.00 a 1000. In variety, 55c. a 100 ; 14.50 a 1000.

ALTERNANTHERAS tic^,T.£%.UTr S

AGERATUM Bine and 'White, 50 cts. per lOO.

GIANT SWEET ALYSSUM no ct«. per too.

C. A. HAIIKIS & CO,, - Delanson, N. Y.
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30,000 SMILAX

From Bats, liy iimll, $1(50 per lul ; $4,00 per 1000
From 2 Incli pots, 1,50 " 13,00 "
HYDRANGEA, rooted cuttings H 25 per 100;
J 10.00 per 1000. From 4 inch pots. In bud, 11.25 per
dozen; »8.00perlOO.
GERANIUMS, ml.xed, 3 Inch pots, $3.00 per lOO.
CANNAS, mixed, 3 Inch pots, $3.00 per 100.

Send for Sample. Cash with the Order.
FRED BOERNER, CAPE MAY CiTY, N.J.
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20,000 USTERS li^'^-::^^'^^'^^

Market, icoloisitf each, and Vicke' Blanching,
40o. pel- 100; $3.00 per liiUO. New Aster, Day-
break, shell-pink color, 75c. per 100.

COBytA SCANDENS 3in. pots, $4.00 per 100.

MOON VINES Sin. pots. $3 00 per 100.

CASH WITH OHDER, PLEASE.

GEO. J. HUGHES, - Berlin, H. J.

Mention t-h.. Flnrlwtg' Bichangfl when writing,

riCD A UIIIKNC 2^ 111 , bud and bloom, d'hle red,
UCnMniUmO white, pink and single, $i.0() a 100.

SALVIA, AGERATUM in bloom.

Pfll FIIQ Golden Bedder, In bud anrtbloom,
UUI.CUO, 2,.^ inpij pots^ $2,011 per mo.
WCpRrM A Mammoth, in Inid and bloom,
vcnociin, o^,;, [nd, pots, ?f2.00 per 100.
CANNAS ^''^''"'' started, tS inch, *3.00

RICHARD INSALL.W. Moorestown.N.J,

Look Box, 514. Near Philadelphia.
Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing.

(Bnbies' Brentli.) Fine white airy flowera. excel-
leut for bouquets, 50c. per doz.; |J per 100, by uiall.

FORCET-ME-NOT.

SniiUl plants, fntm Fall sown Heed of the m-.\v
Strk-ta, ri>,«i? and liltie; also Blue Alpeatrls
varieties, *r)m) [ht uililI; lOObyinail, 60et8.

W. C. JENNISON, Natick, Mass.

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ALL GOOD STOCK!

PELARGONIUM Victor and Salsbury, 3 In. pots,
$4.00 per loo.

GERANIIiMS S. A. Nutt, Mme. Thlbaut, La Favor-
ite, Le Pilote, Mme. Salleroi, 2>^ In. poU, $2.00 a 100.

HELIOTROPE, 2M Inch pots, $2.00 per lOO.

FUCHSIA!*, Storm King, Avalanche and Elm City,
2>i Inch pots, $2.50 per 100.

VINCA VAR,, 3 In. pots, $3.00 per 100. Cash please,

WM. J. CHINNICK, Trenton, New Jersey.

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FINE PLANTS CHEAP

Out of 3^ inch Pols.

r(\\ rilCv'ii.OCO VerschatTcltll, $2.00 per 100.
Llll.rl J- 15.000 Ooldcn Hedder, 2,00 per 100.
^VJH^:^ ^ 1^1 i„l MlM,,| varieties, 2 00 per 100.

lO.OUO Sniviii CliM-ii llcdinnu, 200 per 100.

1 0«0 CvpcriiH Alloruilolius, 3()0perl00.

10,1100 Red nnd Yellow Allernnullierai^,

$2 00 per 100. Cash with order, p.ease.

NICHOLAS AMOS, Crestline, dhio.

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SPECIAL OFFER CHEAP FOR CASH.

Per nx)
BeKonin**. Vulcan and Vernon, ^lo in. pota %'l 00

lU other varieties. 2Lg In. pots 2 00

Saxifracat 2^ In pots. $1.50 a 100; 3in. pota.... 3 00
Alternnutliern, red and yellow. 2H in. potB.... 1 "35
See<llinu: Petunias, double, Dreei's strain

fine bushy plants In bud, 3 In. puts

CnruatioHH. soli. McGowan, Scott. Daybreak

ChryBautbemuins. 2o varieties, 2W In. pui
DaiHiPS. White and yellow. In 4 and 5 In.

3 00

1 50

2 00

„„.„.^„. , _, .__ _. ._ _ pota,at5cia.

Satisfaction guaranteed; sample 10c. Low £.vp. rates.

J. S. BLOOM, Reigelsville, Pa.

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BEDDING PLANTS

Full List of Bushy Stock.

...MUSA ENSETE...

C. OTTO SCHWABE, Jenkintown, Pa.

Mention the fior^iJ IC* hai.tt «neii ivrltlng.

514

The F=i-orists' ExcHKNce.

Her Majesty, Souv. de Sale, Gertrude, Laura
Wilmer, 3^ inch pots, S4.00 per 100.
Campbell, Russian, California, Shoenbrun, Luxonne, Prin-
cess of Wales, $3.00 per 100; 2'/^ inch plants.
COKIARD & JONES COMPANY, "West Grove, Pa.

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HARDY PINKS
VIOLETS

THE

HOW TO GROW CHRYSANTHEMUMS

82 pages, well illustrated. A practical compilation of matter contributed by many of the
leading experts of the day. By far the best work on this subject ever written It contains
instruStions for each month in the year, also chapters on Training, Diseases, Seed Saving, etc.

Pubiished by AMERICAN GARDENING, 133 Liberty Street, New York.

ICemUon tli« FloHrtg' KTfihany when wrltlnc.

VIOLETS. DAISIES. GARNATIOHS.

li. H. Campbell, CKllforiiia, strong rooted
runners, 60c. per lUO; MOO per 1000. Princess ot
Wales, Swanley White, 75c per If; t'™ P"
1000, I,a France, fine. »1.0O per doz.; $5.00 per 10).

Wni Scott, Belected stock, rooted cuttlnge, J1.25
pcrlOO; tUl.0l>perlO(O , ,., . „. . j

The two Giant Dnl8tes. California t,riant and
Etoile dc Lyon, a yellow giant, 21^ In. pots, strong,
75c. per doz.; #5.00 per 100. Cash wltn order, please.

P. M. DeWITT, Torresdale, Phila., Pa.

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A few hundred left of our

SIPERB VIOLET CLUMPS

Which we wish to clean out this week, and
80 offer at $4.00 per 100. Cash with order.
Marie Lodise, Fahquhar and Lady
Home Campbell

R. E. SHUPHELT, Chatham, N.Y.

VIOLET SPECIALIST.
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VIO

MARIE LOUISE,

Rooted cuttings now ready. Fine, liealthy,
A No. 1 stock, $4.50 per 1000, by the clump;
$35.00 per lOOU. Satisfaction guaranteed.

LEVERETT R.LANE, Babylon, LI., N.Y.

BOS 335.
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CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Good Btrong, healthy stock of the following

well-known varieties :
Mme. F. Bergmann Rose Owen

Ivory Eugene Dailledouze

The Qaeen "Wm. H. Lincoln

Mrs. Jerome Jones Mrs. J. G. Whllldln

Etoile de Lyon V. H. Hallock

N Iveus Cnllingf ordil

Minerva Bessie Burton

Liberty Modesto

Bonuaflon Mrs. Murdock

Mrs. J. J. Gleesner J. G. Woodford

From 2H in- Pots. f 2.O0 per 100 ; per 1000, 115.00.

Cash witb Oriler.

R. VINCENT JR. i SON, White Marsh, Md.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

3 Inch
Pots.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS. J™ i™

Kraiilt Hardy, 6 inches $2.60 $35 00

ItlodeHto 2.60 26.00

Boniiaffoll 2.60 26.00

CARNATIONS. ^, „

Mand Dean $3.00

Harrlsou's 'Wtilte 2.00

Alaska 200

Meteor 2.00

ROSES.

Yellow Rambler $2.60 $36.00

rinfc " 3.50 35.00

■Wmte " 2.50

Bride 3.00

•Maid 3.00

Pres. Camot 4.0J

All First-riass Stock.

ALVAH L. REYNOLDS, Madison, N.J.

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aiimimimiiniiiiimiiiiiiiininiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiKiii;

XPLAISTXS

Our collcx-tiuii ui" Novfltit'H for ''99 is
very complete, inclndinK" Indepen-
denca, the earliest whUe; Mm, Fred.
L. Button, the early white from Cali-
fornia and Yellow Ivory, as well as all
others. Also a full lino of standard
varieties. _

For descriptions see our catalogue; |
free on application.

I NATHAN SMITH & SON, |

ADRIAN, MICH. ^

Siliiiijiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimmuts

itKTi ttm f'lurisLs hiXctuLugK wQea wntmg.

MARIE LOUISE VIOLET CLUMPS

J5.00 per 100. Large, healthy, and Urst-class in every
particular.
Also ahout 100 FAIIQUHAR. Cash with order.

MRS. E. S. CONCKLIN, Dutchess Co., Amenia,N,Y.

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5000 Rooted
Runners, Ptronjr
and healthy, $6

Farquhar Violets

per lUUO. Cash with cirdcr.

THOS. F. O'BRlEN.tO Folsom St., Roslindale, Mass

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Pnncess ol Wales Violets

Crowns or divided plants, $8.00 a 1 000
Unrooted cuttings, $3.00 a 1000

CHAS. W. REIMERS. Louisville, Ky.

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GalllorDia Violet Plants

The flowers from these plants borne on stout eteme-
6 to 10 luches long, are of a rich dark purple and ex.
ceedlugly fragrant. They are all as large and larger
than a silver half dollar and bear profusely from Octo-
ber to April. S\;.50 n 100. Satisfaction guaranteed

JAMEST.BAKER,Bustl8ton,Phila.,Pa.

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Princess ol Wales Violets

S3. 00 PER 100. perioo

Poinscttia, 24 inch ^.00

Viuca, assorted, trailing, 4 Inch 8.00

AbuiiloD, variegated, trailing. 4 inch 10.00

Fuchsias, Black Prince and Arabella, 5 Inch... 15.00
Will exchnuse for 000 Perle rosea, 2to3 Inch;
1000 Meteor roses, 2 to 3 inch ; Ferns, small, assorted ;
100 Begonia Rex ; 300 Chrysanthemum. Mme. Berg-
mann ; 300 Ubryeanthemum, Lady Fltzwygram.

IRVINE FLOR&L CO., Bay City, Michigan.

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ioliil!! my SpeGialtj].

Am Now Ready to Supply for Spring

Planting Any Quantity Desired

Blarle l^oulse and California, strong^

runners, unrooted, 50c a 100; $3.00 a 1000.

Strong, i-ooted,finc. a ICO; $5.00 a 1000.
PrlucessdeGalles, unrooted, 50c. a 100;

$4.U0 a H^OU. Very strong, rooted, 75c. a 100 ;

$8 (10 a ICOO.
La France, new rooted, $5.00 a 100.
Belle de Bruneau, Belle de Cba-

tene> and ^\'liite Czar, S4.00 a 100.
Hntfllsli Hardy Dbl. Blue, $2.00 a 100.
Cash with order please. No C. O. D. Give
plain address and ebipplDg directions.

SEtCLIFFNURSERY.SeaCliff, L.I., N.Y.

FD. BOULON. Pbop.
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ipiPEtillL VIOLET

Rooted cutiinv'^ all sold. I have a" limited
quantity of ROOTED RUNNERS that are
grand in size and vigor. Price of these. $40.00
per 1000. «5.00 per lOn. Now is the time to get
a stock of thissuporb flower, the largest, bluest
and most double violet in cultivation to-day.
It bas captured llrst prize wherever shown
this Winter. Average number of flowers per
plant this season 70.

My new book on Violet Culture goes
with every order. •

ADIHtESe:

GERANIUMS f^^^^i^\^.

L.B. Favorite, B. G. Ilill and Qen. Grant, 4 inch, $3.00
per ICO. All in bloom, ready to ship at once.

WHITTON & SONS, Wholesale Florists
CITY AND GREEN STREETS. UTICA, N.Y.

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CERANIUMS-Mixed

A grand lot, from 2 and 2J^
inch pots, $2.00 per 100 . .

ELMER I, RAWLINGS, Quakertown, Pa.

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mmi AMERICA

THE STAR ATTRACTION FOR 1900

And don't you forget, it.
PHOTOS FREE. BEADY 1900.

HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa.

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Paronychioides Major and Aurea Nana,
30,C00 fine bushy plants, from 2!4 inch pots.
Price, $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per lOOO, ready now.

E. FRYER, Berriman St. A'.New Lots Ave.. B'klyn. N.Y.

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100,000 ISTER FLINTS

Strong Btocky plants ready to plant out. Queen of
the Market, Truflaut's Perfection, Giant Comet.
Victoria and semple's Branching. In beat mixed
colors. Semple'B in separate coIofb, at 5U cts. per lOU,
by mall ; tS.OO per ICllO ; 5U0 at lUOO rate ; |;25.00 per 10.000
by express. This seed Is saved from the largest and
doublest flowers only.

Satisfaction Quabantbed.

GUSTAV PITZONKA, - Bristol, Pa.

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ANNE BOLEYN PINKS

Rooted Cuttings, $7.50 per 1000.

mCtU INDIVISt

in all sizes

at reasonable prices.

CASH WITH ORDER.

C. SOLTAU & CO.,

199 Grant Avenue, JERSEY CITY, N. J.

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CRABB & HUNTER,

Violet Specialists!

CARNATIONS

W.L MINOR, Brockton, Mass.

588 BELMONT ST.
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Orders received now

for Spring delivery

of Al stock such as

-t:^-- t,-,7— liv -i^v ~vir- produces a crop

Marie Louise, Farquhar and Lady Campbell

Rooted Cuttings of Flora Hill,
Evelina, Painted Lady. Firefly,
PIngree, Morello and other stand-
ard varieties.

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.

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PMNSIES

THE JENNINGS STRAIN.

Fine plants, from cold frames, In bud and bloom
$1.50 per 100, by express. No small planls left.
FINEST MIXED SEED. fl.OO per pkt.
Cash witn order.

E. B. JEIIIilNBS,mr'Southport,CooB

GEOWKB OF THS FINBBT PAN8IK8.

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PANSIES

Giant Htrain, In bud and bloora, extra large
plants, ?1.25 per 100; ?10.00 per 1000.

....EXCHANGE....

For Boston Ferns. Spreneeri, PliiuiosuB,

or Suitable Stock.

ROBERT MAIN,

A Garden Street. POTSDAM, N. Y.

Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing.

GF R A INI M I IM ^ "<"""'! ""■"■It. S. A,
n ,'?.'l? , ',V,' ! V N"tt, La Favorite.
Bcaute Tollevlne. Glolre de Franee. Mrs .;. M. Gaar

&,°^^'''K"«'^^'°,';i!■*5.™P'^'■™: ''«■'"<:''• *J-()» per
i% 100 '""' "■ ^''"''■'"'' if^i-lnch pots.

PANSIES tahloom.f2.co per 100.

ASTERS In pota. »1.00 per IIX) Mixed Victoria.
Truffaut'8 nu.\ed, Mixed Comet. White Comet- Sem-
ple'a Asters, separate colors, wlilte, pink, lavender
crimson and purple. '

DWARF ZINNIAS '" l"""' separate colors.
i.>vv«rir ^ii-niiiHS at»l.W)perlOO.

( .\SU WITH ORDKU.

J.B.SHURTUFFJr., Revere, Mass.

Mention tb« FlorlatB* Exchange when writing.

Growing Tomato Plants.

A mile south of t.lie Ijusinoss cen(er of
Lockport, N. Y., shows a section of as
fine gardening ground as the writer
linows of anywhere. Here the veteran
small fruit nurser.vman, E. B. Lewis, still
tills annually and his stocks of graphs,
gooseberries" and currants are always in-
teresting to notice. Here alt-o his son,
Frank B.Lewis, has developed and estab-
lished the somewhat unique siiecialty of
growing tomato plants in vast luimliers.
This calls for annual contracts with a
number of leading canning companies
in this State, who in turn assume respon-
sibility and treat with the growers in
placing the plants into their hands. One
concern alone will this year receive one
and a half million plants from Mr. Lewis,
who expects to further supply to other
growers nearly n million more. Handling
such unusual iiuiiibi'iscomuletefrom seed
sowing to shipping on the cars, in the
course often weeks, requires expert man-
agement and forethought actively apjilied
ill preparation. Gen. Grant as a ciitsup
variety and the Livingston Seed Co.'s
classe-s for canniug purposes are mostly
grown.

The seed is sown in houses, in boxes
14 X 24 inches, each of which turns out
about 1,000 plants. These are trans-
planted into sifted soil iutothesanie sized
boxes and are grown to planting out size
under frames. Usually 108 are planted
in a box which are turned over in deliv-
ery as 100 in number.

The delivery begins May l.''i. being done
rapidly b.v shipping in box cars rigged up
with temporary shelving. A car carries
about 400 of tiiese boxes.

An idea of the extent of details of this
propagating is shown in items, as follows;
Each 1,000 plants takes ." l)ushels of
sifted soil, thus callina for upwards of
10,000 bushels of this article. Upwards
of 20,000 boxes are useil, few of which
are returned from the growers. The crop
makes a total showing of 50 cars in its
transportation.

Mr. Lewis can be called n manager of
ability in so successfully handling this
business as to coniuiaiid the confidence
of the canning companies as he does.
He has a goodly investment in houses
and sash, the latter coming into use for
this pui'ijose only once a day. Vidi.

A New Pansy Disease.

The January, ISOl), Report of the
Hatch Experiment Station, Massachu-
setts, contains a description of what is
considered to be a new disease of the
pansy, discovered the past Summer at
the establishment of a local seed grower.
Upon the aflected leaves first apjieared
small dead spots, each surrounded by a
definite black border. These spots soon
increased in size, and in the later stages
of the disease the affected leaves had an
appearance very similar to that of the
violet leaf spot (Cercospora Vioke. Sacc.)
Many plants were killed outright by the
disease, and all aflected ones were in ver.v
poor condition. Besides the spottinK of
the leaves, raan.y ot the blcssoms also
were afl'frtcd, the petals being disfigured
by <lead spots and blotches ui>on them,
while some of the flowers wen' malformed
or onl.v partiv developed. It w.is thought
at first, from the general reseniblance of
the leaf spots and close relationship of
the two lilants, that this might lie inden-
tical with the violet disease. This, how-
ever, did not prove to be the case. Ex-
amination showed that the cause of the
trouble was a fungus, hut one of quite a
different nature from Cercospora. and be-
longing to the genus Colletotrichum.
lieiiig apparently a new and undescribed
species. This form has therefore been de-
.scribed in the "Botanical Gazette" of
March, 189'J. under the name Colletotri-
chum Violre — tricoloris.

This same disease has been seen in a
few other localities in the .State, and
Prof. B. D. Halsted also sent specimens
of It from New Jersey, so that the trou-
ble is doubtless widespread. Its occur-
rence, however, seems to have been com-
paratively slight, except in the one in-
stance described above. In this case the
number of plants was ver.v large, and
pansies had been grown ui)on the same
field forseveral yejirs, which uia.v account
for the severe outbreak of the disease.
Spray ing the plants with Bordeaux mix-
ture was thought to have had a 1» nefic-
ient effect.

The Newi>ort Horticultural Society has
received information to thceffect th.-it the
General Assemlily hasp.isseil a hill grant-
ing the Society ,jaOO per annum for the
support of their work in Newport.

May 13, 1899.

Thb F-lorists' Exchange.

515

GERANIUMS!

Dbl. Gen. Grant. I>bl. White La Favor-
ite, I>bl. CriniHon S. A. Nutt, out ol 3^^ and
i inch pots, 85.00 per lUO.

CARNA.TIOP(S.

Fine rooted cuttings. Freedom, Daybreak,
Jahn*s Scarlet, Daua, SI. 50 per ItO.

PANSY I»t,AI>JXS.

Zirnglebel Strain, in bloom May 15th,
$1.25 per 100.
10 per cent, off on 300 and over on all plants.

CASH, PLEASE.

W. G. Kraber, '^ Jfsr,"' New Bedford, Mass,

Mention the Florists' Elxchange when writing.

NEW CANNAS

GOLDEN SCEPTRE, parentage. Paul Mak-
QUANT by Flacoida. The most prolific Canna to
dat-e, color pure golden-yellow, brancbing from 3 to
6 flowering stems.

GIGANTEA K U BRA, superb dark foliage. 7 to
9 feet. orange-Bcarlet flowers, good size ; grand for
masBlng, tropical effect, $3.0J per doz. ; ?15.U0 per lUO.

A. GILCHRIST, Florist, Toronto Junction,

OXTARIO, CANADA.

Mention the Ploiiacs' Excbange when writing.

PAUMAG strong plants, from 4*iuch pots,
UHWKM3 js.UilperlOO.

VINCA VARIEGATA ''^^I'eSiTe Aw. *'''''*
CHRYSANTHEMUMS in variety,$3.00 per ion.
MOON VINES $2 50 per 100.
FLOWERING BEGONIAS $2 50 per lOO.

Also 100,000 Roses and miscellaDeous plants.
Send for list.

THE NATIONAL PLANT CO.. - - DAYTON, OHIO.
Mention the FlorlstB' Exchange when writing.

niuyio Austria. Italia and Chaa. Henderson, from
UAnnno 4J^ incb pots, strong plants, IS.IHJ per llK).
CHRYSANTHEMUMS. WonDaffon. ivory. Berg-

mann. Glory of the Paclnc. vVanamaker, and otiiers.

i inch pots. t2.50 per 100.
AI>VSS|:.>1, double. 2 Inch poi 3, 12.50 perlOO.
A<;EKATI' 11, blue and whlie, 2 in. pota. |;2.50 a 100.
VINCA VARIE<;ATA.2luclipotfl,«2.00perlOO.
r.Ei>l<*N VER»ENA,2ln. pots. BtroDB. f 2.50 a lOO
ENdil^ISlK IVY, strong plants from 5 In. pots, 4 ft

blgb. flS.LH) per lUO. Young plants from 3 In. pots'

$2.50 per 100. Casb with order'

JOHN RE^CK, Brlds:eport, Coun^

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A. B. DAVIS & SON,

PURCELLVILLE, VA.

WHOLESALE GROWERS OF DAHLIAS

And High-grade Rooted Cuttings.

Rex Begonias a Specialty.

Contbaots for Largk Ordehs for Another

Se.\.son Taken Now.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

PeacoGk's Hew Dalilias

For 1899-

Best New Varieties.
Best Old Varieties.

Send for ournew Illustrated Trade Llat before order-
ing elsewhere.

^"PEACOCK'S DAHLIAS always received highest
awards over all competitors. Forty-six first prizes
out of forty-nine entries during past four years—
an unequaled record.

Best New and Standard Carnations—

Beautifully Illustrated and accurately deecrloed In
our Trade List. Send for copy.

Surplus Stock of Mixed Dahlias—

At right price. Also Dahllaa under color
ryCORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED.

W. P. PEACOCK, - - Atco, N. J,

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CKNNKS

Mmb. Crozt, CnAB. Henderson. Eqandale,
Florence Vauguan, and other varieties,
already started, f2.00 per 100 ; $15.00 per lUtW.

A. Nana, R. Nana,

60c. a 100; |S.OO a 1000;

2 Inch. $2 50 per 100; $20 00 per 1000.

DCPnUIAC Flowering. Thurstonia, A. gut-

DCUUniHO TATA. Feasti, etc.. 2 In,, $2.(X)a 100

Manicata Hkim'NIab.S In., line, $2.00 per doz.

VINCA MAJOR llfi^'-"' P" '"= ' '"■• »'°"

SoDv. DE Chas. Turner,
bud, 3 In., $5.00 per 100.
Mrs. H. Robins
Glory op the
Paoifio, J. JoNKS, E. Dailledouzs, 2 In., $2.50
per 100.

vPDAMIIIIUIC Bruant. Mme.Sallkboi, Rose.

atnnniUITiO Mrs. Taylor. 2 1n., $2 00perl00.
Dreer's Straii
In.. $2,50 per 100.

....CASH, PLEASE....

A.J.BALDWIN,Newark,Ohio.

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BOSES.

We commend to the attention of rose
growers the follDwiii;^- sipcuificant state-
ment made by K. M. \Viici(],of the Waban
KoBeConservatoiieH. iVatick, Mass., in his
address delivered before the New York
Florists' Club on Monday evening last:
" Upon my grounds, in one house of
eijual span having two central beds 4
feet 8 inches to 4 feet 10 inches wide, the
front bed produces three cut blooms of
roses to one in the rear bed. Both beds
are upon the same level, and both bor-
ders look equally henlthy, the tre;itinent
in every way is idfiitical ; still ttic erops
from month to inoutli show (yield) three
to one. This leadsmetocousiderwhether
or not with one border in a narrow
house, with unobstructed light (because
the second border does more or less
obstruct the light) as many roses can be
produced as in both borders with half
the labor and material and with im-
proved quality. 1 simply speak of this
incident as one of the many which the
future is likely to develop."

This is a subject that will bear in-
vestigation and discussion. Thedisparity
between the yields of the two borders is
certainly astonishing.

We should like to hear from some of
our rose growers on the matter, and
what they think of Mr. Wood's con-
clusion.

- The Amateur Horticultural Society,
Springfield, Mass., will hold its annual
rose show about the middle of June, pro-
viding there are flowers in sufficient
abundance at that time. The exact date
i.s not yet fixed. A meeting of the lioard
ol Managers will shortly be held when
plans will be made for the show.

IF YOU NEED ROSES

Send us your tiNt for prices.

THEC.A.REESERCO.

URBANA. OHIO,
^Vbolesale Rose Orowers.

D. & C. ROSES

are the cheapest because they are the beat. We have
In stock over 1000 varieties on own roots, Including
nearly 200 New Roaee not offered elsewhere, as well as
all the old favorites, at prices that make It worth your
while to send us your list for quotations before buying
elsewhere All sizes from 2^^ In. pots up.

Send for a copy of our Ne«' (auidc to Rone Cul-
ture for 1899. a handsome book of l3y pages. Illustrated
with hundreds of half-tones and ten colored plates. It
is really a work of art and free for the asking.

THE DIti'QEE Jc COHABC CO., Bose Orowers, West Qrovfi. ,Fa.

ROSES

READY NOW. 1000
It rides mill *Itlai<lH,

3!^ and 4 Inch pots,
$.1. 00 per 100.

CARNATIONS.

:<cott and Alaska* well establlBhed plants, $1.00
per 100. Cash with order.

CHAS. H. PROCTER. W. Milford. N. J.

BRIDES, 'iVIAIDS,
METEORS

Stronp:, Clean Stock, Iteady for Planting

3 Inch, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000.

4 •• 10.00 " 90.00

500 at 1000 rates.

F. BilRKI, Bellevue, Allsgheny Ga., Pa.

Mentlon__the FlurlBts' Exchange when writing

MANETTI STOCKS

(FOR FALL DELIVERY.)

English or French, especially prepared for grafting,
price per 1000, 10,000 or 10u,0l)0 on application.

HARRY A. BUNYARD,42W.28thSt,N.Y.Cii>

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■ ROBT. CRAIQ & SON, ■

5 gOSES, PPLjIlS, CaOTONS, s

5 ...CARNATIONS.. *

■ and NoveltiM In Decorative Plants, ■

2 Market and 49th sis., PHILADELPHIA, PA. j[

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HELENE

The New Seedling
of Crimson Rambler

This rose has just blossomed with us and we are de-
lighted with It. It Is ihe origination of a well-known
German FLOsarlao from whom we obtained our stock.
Flowers are larger than those of Crimson Kamblcr,
nearly double and borne In clusters of 20 to 50. The
color Is a soU, violet-rose, yellow. sh white at base of
petah. The anthers are pure yellow and so nimierous
as to give further color to the flower. Habit fully as
stronp as Crimson Rambler hut more graceful. Foliage
like (^^rlniBon Rambler but less subject to mildew.
Hardy. A most valuable Introduction.

frIS.TiLVT.!:S20.00perl00.

Send for list of other roses from 2^-< Inch pots. Hy-
brid PerpetualB. Everblooming Beflders. Kamblers.
Wlchuralana Hybrids, Hardy Climbers, Penzance's
Sweet Briars, etc., etc.

JACKSON & PERKINS CO., Ve^t^r*^:

(WnOI.ESALK ONLY.)

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ROSES

1 have to offer the following list, of Summer
propagatioD, now in 2H inch pots; in flne
healthy condition:

Archduke Charles

Agrlpplna

Beaute Inconstant

Brldo

Bridesmaid

Clara Watson

C. Soupcrt

Christine de Noue

C. Mermet

C. Rambler

Climbing Wootton

Climbing Meteor

Duchess of Albany

DevonlenslB

Dr. Grill

Duchesse de Brabant

Ernest Metz

Eiolle de Lyon

Enchantress

Folkestone

F. Kruger

General Lee

Golden Gate

Geo Bancroft

Henry M. Stanley

Hermosa

K. Augusta Victoria

La Pactole

La Princess Vera

La France

Mozella

Malmalson

Marie Lambert

Mme. Margottin

Mme. Lambard

Marie Gulllot

Mme. de Wattevllle

Mme. Welche

Mme. Schwaller

Muie. Joseph Schwartz

Maman Cochet

Mrs. DeGraw

Meteor

Media

Marie Van Houtte

Papa Gontier

Princess de Sagan

Pink Soupert

Perle

Pres. Gaulala

Pres. Carnot

Queen's Scarlet

Souv. de Wootton

St. La France

Safrano

The Queen

T. Fernet Pere

Valle de Chamounix

Victor Hugo

"White Maman Cochet

White La France

Yellow Rambler

Price for a general assortment from above,
and not in excess of any one variety and not
less than 5of any one varietj-, $3.60 per 100 or
$20.L0 per 1000. Can prepay by mail for 35c.
per 100 extra.

R. H. MURPHEY, Urbana, 0.

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Bridesmaid Excelled by tlila Vfe-w Rose.

Formerly Called

H/iiss Clara Barton.

MAID OF HONOR

Plants in 2}4 inch pi^its now ready.
PRICE : Per 100, $15.00 ; 50 at lUil rate ; per 1000, 1S135.00 ; 260 at 1000 rate,

HOFFMEISTER FLORAL CO., 813 Elm St., Gincinnaii, Ohio,

r^rsiiaBY E. G. HILL & CO., Richmond, Ind., F, R, PIERSON CO.Jarrytown, N.Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

REINBERG BROS.

»-^ >^ Cy r^ Cy PLANTS OUT OF 2H-IN. POTS.

1^1 I ^^ l-H ^^ Bridesmaid, Bride . $3.00 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000
l-V^^^ ^^ '—^ ^— ' Meteor 2.50 per 100; 20.00 per 1000

Our plants are strong and well grown and free from disease.

All plants sold under the couciilinn that if not entirely satisfiictory Ihey are to be
returned at once. t^'Ko order taken for less than 100. Address

51 WABASH AVENUE, - - CHICAGO, ILL.

Uentlon the FlorlstB' Gxcbange when writing.

AMERICAN BEAUTIES

2 inch pots, $5.00 per 100.

3 " 7.00

Extra fine stuff, rerfectly healthy.
CaKh with order.

THE C. A. DAML FLORAL CO.,

ATLANTA, GA.
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ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI

Fine plantf, from 3!^ inch pots, ready to
shift, $3 UO per 100; $35.00 per 1000.

x«.os :e:s

Crimson Rambler, Hermosat PlDk
Soupert, and BO other good varieties,
$3.60 per 100 ; $20.00 per lOUO, nice stuflf,
from 2}^ inch pots.

J. A. DOYLE CO., Springfield. Ohio.

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■~v^^^^ W~^^f from 6 Inch pote. fine clean

Iwfl |^% r^ ^H plants. Gen'l Jacqueminol,

1V.V/*^I— rf4^ La France. (Mothude Be u-

. ■- . ■ I pert. Coquette dea Alies,

CoquoLie des Biancbes, Louise Odler, at 9 ceuia,

all in own roots.

CLEMATIS— Larue flowered purple and whle
sorts, in 5 Inch pots, at IS cents.

Clematis Virginiana, small white flower,
sweet scented, Btrone 2 and 3 year plants, at 3
cents. I^-PACKING FREE.

W. H. SALTER, Rochester, N. Y.

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DREER'S

SPECIAL OFFER OF

ROSES!

The following varieties have been carried
over in cold frames and are in excellent
condition. From 5 and 6 inch pots.

In. pots, PerlOO

Anna de Dlesbach, budded stock. . . 5 $18 00

American Beauty, on own roots.... 6 35 00

Alfred Colomb, budded stock 5 18 00

Blanche Moreau, Moss, own roots .6 18 00

Baltimore Belle, own roots 6 UO 00

Baroness Rothschild, budded stock 5 18 00

*' *• " 6 20 00

Caroline de Sansal, own roots 5 18 00

Caroline Marniesse, own roots 6 20 00

Crested Moss, budded stock fl 20 00

Countess IVIurinais, Moss, budded

stuck 6 20 00

Captain Christy, budded stock 6 18 00

Crimson Rambler, own roots 6 20 00

Fisher Holmes, budded stock 5 18 00

General VVashington, own roots.... 6 18 00

Glolre de Margottin, budded stock. B 18 CO

Gloire de Lyonnaise, budded stock 8 20 00

Greville or Seven Sisters, own roots 6 20 00

Gem of Prairies, own roots 6 20 00

Glolre de flosses, budded stock 6 20 00

John Hopper, own roots 6 18 00

La France, budded stock 5 18 00

Marie Washington, own roots 6 20 CO

Mme. Hardy, budded stock 6 20 00

Maurice Bernardin, budded stock.. 5 18 00

Mrs. John Lalng:, budded stock 6 18 00

Margaret Dickson, budded stock.... 5 18 DO

Paul Neyron, own roots 6 18 OU

Prince Cam iUede Rohan, own roots 5 18 00

Pink Rambler, own roots 6 20 00

Provence or Damask, budded stock 6 20 00
*' " " white, budded

stock 6 20 00

Princess Adelaide, Moss, budded

stock 6 20 00

Queen of Queens, budded stock 5 18 00

Russel's Cottage, own roots 6 20 00

Rodocanachi, budded stock 6 18 00

Rugosa, own roots 6 2000

" alba, budded stock 6 20 00

Sweet Briar, English, own roots.... 6 18 00
SWEET BRIAR HYBRIDS
Of following sorts:

Amy Hobsart, own roots 5 18 00

Anne (if Geierstein, own roots 6 20 00

Brenda, own lOots 5 18 00

Lady Penzance, own roots 6 3« 00

Lord Penzance, own roots 6 20 00

Flora Mclvor, own roots 5 18 00

Meg Merriiiee, own roots 5 18 00

Hose Ilradwardine, own roots 5 18 00

Magna Charta, own roots 6 18 (0

Mme. Gabriel Luizet, budded stock 6 18 00

*' 6 20 00

Tennessee Belle, own roots 6 20 00

Ulrich Brunner, budded stock 5 18 00

" 6 20 00

Victor Verdler, budded stock 6 18 00

Wichuraiana, own roots 5 18 00

Waltham Climber, budded stock... 6 20 00

Tellow Rambler, own roots 6 20 00

Wliite Rambler, own roots 6 2f) 00

XavierOlibo, budded stock 6 18 00

HENRY A. DREER

7 1 4 Chestnut Street,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.

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616

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Exclusively a Trade Paper.

anttrtd at Xev> York Pott Oflcc at Second ClaltUattet
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Copy must reach this office not later than
Thursday in order to secure insertion in issue
of the following Saturday.

Bate, 81.00 per Inch. Special positiorf
extia. Discounts on contracts of one month
or longer. ,

Orders from unknown parties must be aocom-
panic d by cash or satisfactory references.

Contents.

ASPARAGDS HODSE, A CHICAGO, (IllUS ) . 519

Books Ueceived 5'5

Briefs for Bdsy Florists . . • . a »

Changes is Business 51^

corresposdence ="

Cot Flower Bcsiness, The Possib.uties

AND Limitations of .... .^19
Echoes FROM THE ALLEYS . . • 5I--

Ecropean Plant Notes . . • • 5'9

experlment stations i>18

Hobticcltdral Societies, Their Aims

AND Benefits a'"

NEW ToRK Florists' Clcb ... o-^'
Notes by the Way . . . 3-2

Nursery Department . tI"

Pansy Disease, a New ... -iH

Pkbsonals Q'-

Retailers. Of Interest to . . .53)

KosE Society .... • • ?,f

KOSES ""S

Seed Trade Report wS

Spraying Devises, (111, ,s ) . . . .SIS
Tomato Plants, Growing . . . .51*
T«ADB Notes:

Montreal 510

Brooklyn, Chicago 520

Bos'oo, Buffalo, Cincinnati, New Yoik,

Philadelphia. Pittsburg . . . .521
Ottawa, Poughkeepsie, N. T., Toronto 526

Horticultural Societies— Their Aims
and Benefits.

1 he initial e.-^say reaJ before the uewly
organized Horticultural Society of Tar-
rytowu, N. Y., was one on the abovesub-
ject. by ^yilliam Scott, gardener to -Mrs.
T. C. Eastman. Mr. Scott in giTing some
sound, practical advice to the young
Association said in part:

In the first place the Society should be
educational. Our by-laws provide for
the reading of essays which must always
be one of the chief mediums toward this

Notice.

In advertisemeut of Clucas & Boddiug-
ton Co., New York, on title page of la.«t
issue, in a portiou of the issue the prices
of Canna Austria did not print plainly.
They should have been, per 1,000, .?8.50;
per "lOO, §1 : per dozen. I.jc.

The majoritv of the creditoi-s of the
New England "Florist Co.. Boston, have
signed off to the assignee, who h ill en-
deavor to sell out the concern for the
benefit of the creditors.

August Haeren.s, who is at pre.seut in
this country, has just received news by
cable that" his firm has been awarded
three first prizes and two gold medals for
the five groups of plants exhibited b.v
them at the (Jhent International Horti-
cultural IJxhibition.

The recent Spring display made in the
Boston Public Garden has called forth
many eulogiums from the daily prc-ss of
thatcity. One newspaper says: " .Never
before lias Mr. Doogue shown a collec-
tion in which thecolors were of such sub-
dued and deUcately rich character as
that of the present year. .Such a collec-
tion in such an artistic arrangement is
rarelv to be seen. Just the briefest men-
tion may be made of the materials. They
include hyacinths, narcissus, scillas, pan-
sies, tulips, etc., almost ad iutinitum, but
not at all overloaded or crowded.

rrinters' Ink, an authority on all
advertising matters, ch.<iracterizes
Vaugliaiis ■' baby," as '■ a good postei."
The picture represents a little haby girl
ilri.i.^ert in the unique costume and
wooden shoes of the Dutch frow.her sun-
bonnet falling off her dainty head, thus
exposing to view a pretty, intelligent
childish face, partially hidden by the foli-
age of a potted geranium plant, which a
dimpled hand clasps firmly to her side.
A white kitten, with tail erect, is the
child's coin|>anion. and evidently enjoys
the situation. The whole picture is a
beautiful conception, admirably por-
trayed.

end but it should be borne in mind that
what might be termed high-class horti-
cultural matter would not be of much in-
terest to manv of our members; so such
matter shoufd. for the present, at least
be dispensed with and subjects of general
interest, such as ■ The improving of soil
bv tillage and manuring. " " The respec-
tive values of different manures and their
effects upon different crops:" -The varie-
ties of vegetables best suited to our lo-
calitv" -The care of shrubbery and
vines and their adaptability to certain
locations:" -Fruit trees, their general
care and the varieties best suited to this
locality." We might also take up the
study "of wild flowers and their adapta-
bilitv to our home environments and
such" like subjects; high-class matters
would naturallv follow in time.

To stimulate a greater love for plants
and nature should also be one of the .So-
ciety's aims. Horticulture is too often
left "to those who make their living by it;
we find far too few enthusiastic ama-
teurs. I do not say that the gardener
has not done his duty by his art, but his
work must necessarily be more or less
tainted with professionalism— though
not necessarilv bv mechanicism. It is to
him bread and butter, and in the hurry
of life sentiment is too often crowded to
one side, but vet he can never altogether
lose sight of sentiment, for if he is going
to make his living by horticulture he
must studv it, and as he studies his love
for plants "and nature will just as easily
inci-ease. ,

This district, in comparison with
others, has no reason to be ashamed of
its advancement in horticulture, but
there is a great deal of waste land which
could be utilized to advantage by some
of nature's adornments, and there are a
great manv beautiful homes that could
be rendered" doubly beautUul by the laud-
scape gardener's art at a very nominal
outlay. , , , ,

We must also endeavor to lend a help-
ing hand to those in the humbler walks
of Ufe— plants and flowers are within the
reach of evervone, though there be not
a foot of available ground connected
with the home. Home will be rendered
brighter by the addition of a few win-
dow plants; wherever there is light and
sunshine plants will grow. Our Society
should see to it that at our exhibitions
special classes should be reserved for
those who have to grow plants under
such limited facilities. Prizes should also
be offered for the best kept cottage gar-
den; one who has not seen it tried would
hardly believe the good effect that the
offering of such prizes would have.

Now for the professional gardener!
What beneflts is he going to reap'? These
as the Society grows older will be many
and varied. Social fellowship will uatur-
ally be one of the first and mutual im-
provement will just as naturally follow.
Once a man begins to feel at home then
he begins to talk, and this, especially to
the young man, is a matter of no little
importance. I have said that "The
gardener must study,'' and to that end
such a society as this must be of material
benefit. An interchange of ideas is not
only beneficial but essential in a business
Uke ours.

Our business, Hke many others, being
somewhat over-crowded, one great fjues-
tion always beforethe gardener is. "How
best to procure a suitable situation if we
are unfortunate enough to be thrown
out." I hope that one of tlie first things
that this Society will do will be to start
an enii)loyment bureau and do its very
utmost to assist itsunfoitu Mate members.
Then lastly there are the exhibitions
which must, in short, be plea.sing, edify-
ing, educational and stimulating. In the
general routine of things if our products
are good we are satisfied, but good won't
do for an exhibition; we must have
things first-class. Of course, only one
man can come out ahead, but the beaten
ones can see how far they are short, and
know just how much they have got to
pat on to get there next time. Human
nature needs a stimulus and our failures
often do usmore good than our successes.

American Rose Society,

We learn that the Executive Committee
of the .\merican Rose Society met in
New York. April 29, at the Grand Union
Hotel, and -'decided that there is not
sutlicieijt time to prepare a schedule and
arran"-e for jin exhibition in June; it
w as voteil to get out a schedule for a
show to be held iu mid-Lent next year.
This schedule will provide for both hy-
brid and tea r.ses and there is prospect
of a large number of .ups for American
seedlings and other spec al ijui poses.
1 he Societv has already over ?iOO in the
treasurv. "The next meeting of the So-
ciety will be held at Detroit, at the time
of tiie S. .\. F. convention, when the pre-
mium list will be completed."

The Secretary will shortly issue a pro-
spectus setting" forth the aimsaud objects
of the Societv. So far much encourage-
ment has been given the promoters; but
to make the association the grand suc-
cess it ought to be, it should receive not
only the sujjport of every rose grower
but also of every patron of a florist who
loves roses, and there are thousands of
such. , , ^.

We would again remind the trade of the
benefits that can and will accrue to it,
when the Rose Society has been got into
proper working order, but these benefits
will verv largelv be measured by the indi-
vidual e'ffort of every rose grower, and
the combined support accorded the So-
ciety.

The New York Florists' Club at its
meeting Monday evening last tackled
one of the most perplexing questions
with which the trade is confronted to-
day, viz.: the regulation of thecutflower
bu'siuesH. The essayist asserted his
belief that such a thing as fixing prices
tor cut fiowers bv a committee, simi-
lar to what is done in the case of
wheat and other commodities, one day
ahead, was practicable, and that the
adoption of this plan would inure to the
benefit of all. The subject was fully dis-
cussed, from only one side, however, for
although several commission men were
present, thev came, as Secretary Young
jocularly remarked, "to learn something."
They w"ere disappointed, for those pres
ent at the meeting were apparently
unable to evolve any practical method
which would be an improvement on the
present one, .

The discussion briefly summarized
amounted to about as follows: The
"possibilities"' of the cut flower trade
are that better quality stock will be
grown; that such stock may or may
not be sold at higher prices in the future
than those ruling to-day, that inferior
grades will always be present, and will
be disposed of at rates proportionate to
quality ; that good times will be with us
for their usual cycle, with occasional
spells of depression; that nocombinalion
of men interested or legislative body can
subvert the application of the law of
suppir and demand to prices of cut
flowers; that the small grower would
prove as great a deterrent as the law of
supply and demand to the successful
opera"tion of any combination effected;
that he would be a law of demand (with-
out the supply ) unto himself. The " lim-
itations" are practically nil; the cut
flower business is limitless even in the
matter of extensions of credit.

The discussion, however innocuous it
mav have been, was timely, and as "the
cutflower business will always bear dis-
cussion," we hope to see the subject
next time taken up by those whom it
most intimatelv affects— the commission
men themselves. The theme then should
be not so much on how values can be
maintained and regulated as how col-
lections can be made within reasonable
time tor goods sold at ruling figures.

The International Heater Co. of Utica,
N. Y'., now occupies its new office build-
ing on Park avenue, near the corner of
Broad street. The interior is light, cheer-
ful and attractive. Its arrangements
aud appliances are all modern and up-to-
date, and such as save time, labor and
money. The company hasthreetoundries
in Utica and two in Syracuse; it has
branch oflices at Chicago, Boston, New
York and Syracuse, and carries stock at
all these places, and also at Denver. The
business for all these establishments, in
the shape of clerical work, is done at the
Utica office, and of bookkeepers, ac-
countants, stenographers and type-
writers a force of about 20 is employed.
The card index system is employed in
keeping track of orders, accounts and
customers. .\ very useful appliance is the
telephone plant which connects all the
del artmenteinthebuilding. TheWheeler,
Carton and Kernan furnaces are also on
the line. There are altogether 18 sta-
tions, all under the control of a central
operator on the second fioor of the build-
ing. The basement or ground floor is
used as a salesroom.

Midler's Deutsche Gartner-Zeitung, for
April 2'J, is devoted wholly to the subject
of carnations, .^mong -American sorts
which find favor in Germany as forcers
are mentioned Scott, Rose tiueen, Sweet
Brier, Cartledge, Lizzie JIcGowan and
Daybreak. Articles on carnation grow-
ing in America are furnished by Denys
Zirngiebel. Needham, Mass., and A.
r.ehder. while Peter Fisher supplies a brief
historv of the Lawson and its successes.
There are also reproduced some newspa-
per articles regarding the sale of that va-
riety to Mr. Lawson. Illustrations of
several American carnations are also
given; but they don't seem familiar.

The total value of plants, trees, shrubs,
vines, etc., imported into the United
States in the year 1898, represented
$76L', 158 as against $903,977 in 1897;
and of seeds, $1,231,766 as against »1,-

-123,926. ^ ^

Our exports of plants, trees, shrubs,
vines, etc., during the year ls;i8, are val-
ued at »',I6,330 as against :$13.">,047 in
1S97; and the value of .seeds exported in
l.s'.is is i)Iaced at $2,954,723, against
$6,028,-132 in 1897.

C. W. Ward, of Queens. N. Y., favored
us last week with a particularly hand-
some collection of seedling carnations,
including pinks, scarlets, whites, white
variegated, yellows, crimsons and ma-
roon. Particularly noticeable was a va-
rietv named Governor Roosevelt, a crim-
son-maroon, with a three-foot stem and
a flower measuring over 3V-> inches in di-
ameter. The progeny of this variety also
shows the same robust growth, differing
only in the coloring. Several of the white
kinds give great promise. A pure yellow
English variety was also among the lot,
but it is a Spring bloomer only : also sev-
eral large California varieties with the
same characteristic as regards flowering,
one in particular coming the nearest to a
blue yet noticed.

By
Mrs.

BOOKS RECEIVED.

A GiiDE TO THE Wild Fi.oweiis.
.\lice Lounsberry; illustrated by
Ellis Rowan. Publishers Frederick A.
.Stokes Company, New York. Talmage
has said that the flowers are " the angels
of the grass." How inspiring, ennobling
and elevating then must a thorough ac-
quaintance with these creations be I Of
recent years several useful handbooks,
having for their object the familiarizing
of man (and woman too, of course),
with the modest beauties that greet him,
each iu its season, in rambles through
meadow, wood and fen, have been pub-
Ushed, but none better calculated to ac-
complish this with the least pos.sible elf ort
at acquisition, than the book now before
us. The volume is all that its name im-
plies. The author makes a new depar-
ture in grouping the plants according to
the soil in which they grow and flourish ;
thus "plants growing in water;" "plants
growing in rich or rocky soil, " etc. Of
each plant mentioned the common as
well as the botanical name is given, with
full description: the information relative
to familv. color, odor, range, and time of
bloomiii'g being caught at a glance, while
brief narratives of the various character-
istics and habits of the plants are also
furnished. Not the least valuable feature
of the work are the illustrations by Mrs.
Rowan. Of these there are M full page
plates most admirably delineated by the
three-color process, showing 79 different
plants, and 100 black and white plates,
showing 103 plants, with 54 diagrams.
The embossed title page is a work of art.
Dr. N. L. Britton. Director of the New
York Botanical Garden, has made sug-
gestions for the scientific part of the text,
and has also written an introduction.
The book can be obtained from our pub-
lishers.

May 13,1899.

Xme Florists' Exchange.

517

{Ti^ertlon will be given in this column
to all communications free from anim,us,
but the opinions expressed do not neces
aarlly relied our own.

Impartial Reports.

Editor Florists' Exchange.

On the notice cai-d of the last meeting
of the Philadelphia Florists' Club a state-
ment was insei-ted by the secretary call-
ing attention to the fact that " Latest
Facts about Jadoo" would be discussed,
and 1 observe a very full report of the
discussion in your last week's issue. But
on turning to the account of the meeting,
as published in your oldest Chicago con-
temporary, not a syllable about Jadoo
is contained in it. 1 wonder why that
was; as I have seen several attacks on
Jadoo appearing in the columns of your
contemporary! It surelj' cannot be that
the Editor suppressed the matter because
it savored of being favorable to Jadoo.

I am pleased to notice your impartial
way of dealing with these matters. I be-
lieve vou would even give the devil his
due. ' Fair Plav.

[Our powers of divination are not
equal to the task imposed upon us in this
case by our correspondent, whose ikiiu
de plume accords with our motto. We
would, however, respectfully suggest
that our contributor ask the other Ed-
itor.— Ea.]

American Carnation Society's
" Cliameleonic " Scale.

Editor Florists' Exchange.

It may be interesting to give a brief re-
view of the action of the American Cai'-
nation .Society in regard to the scale of
points as used in judging seoUlings.

Edward Swjiyne first suggested a scale
at the New York meeting. .S'ovember 4.
ISDl.but it was not until the Indianapo-
lis meeting, 1804, that a scaleof any kind
was used and then only to judge the
flowers placed in competition for the gold
medal of the Chester County Carnation
Society. It was required by this last
mentioned Society that the judges use
the following scale of points:

Corolla— P'ragrance, 10; substance, 10:
form, 10; size. 10; shade. 10. Calyx —
Integrity, 10. Stem— Stiffness. 10;
length, iO; general effect. 2i). Total, 100.

At this meeting certilicates of merit
were awarded to twt) <.ir three new varie-
ties, but they were not judged b.v scale.
Steps were takeu to insure better exhibi-
tions in the future, and the foundation
was laid for the grand shows that have
grown better year by year. A committee
was appointed to prepare a scale of
points and reported the following;

Form, 20; fragrance, 10; size, 20; col-
or, 20; calyx, 10; stem, 20.

This was adopted and it was also rec-
ommended that the judges consider these
points from a commercial standpoint
rather than from the value of the variet.y
for exhibition purposes. Herein the So-
ciety, I think, set its face in the wrong
direction. Hut Eugene Dailledouze, presi-
dent at the I'loston meeting, 18'J5, in his
address reconiniended gold and silver
medals for new vai-ieties. He said he did
not believe judges could give a carnation
its full merits on the exhibition table, ex-
cept for exhibition purposes. At this
meeting it was decided in the future to
require Hfty flowers to be shown for a
certiflcate, and twenty-five Jor a prelim-
inary certificate. •

At New York, 1891!, the judges of seed-
lings seem to have adopted a scale of
their own, although the scale of points
selected at Indianapolis was still in force.
The judges' scale was as follows:

Color, 1.1; size, 2.j; substance and
form. 1,"); stem, 20; caly.x, 13; fragrance,
10. Total, 100.

The committee decided that a seedling
must score 8.5 points on this scale to re-
ceive a certiflcate of merit, and onl.v two
seedlings received the coveted award.
One seedling received a preliminarj' cer-
tiflcate.

At Cincinnati, 1897, the scale was
again changeil, this time by a vote of
the Society, but by recommendation of
tlie special meeting held in Cleveland at
the time of the meeting of the S. A. F.
This scale was as follows:

Color, 2."); form, 13; size, 15; stem,
15; calvx, 10; substance, 10; fragrance,
10. Total, 1 00.

But this seems to have been not at all

satisfactor.v, for a committee was ap-
pointed to draw up a new scale and pro-
duced the following:

Color, 13; size, 15; calyx, 13; stem,
13; substance, 10; form, 10; fragrance,
10; plant. 10. Total, 100.

Thus introducing the plant for the first
time. This scale was used at lioth the
Chicago and the late Phiadelphia meet
ings. But still it seemed not to be satis-
factory, so at Philadelphia a committee
was again appointed, as suggested in
President Nicholson's address, which
produced the following, and after con-
siderable discussion it was adopted :

Color, 25; size, 20; calyx, 3; stem, 20;
substance, 10: form, 15; fragrance, 5.
Total, loo.

Here the plant is again left out, and it
remains to be seen whether this scale will
have any better luck than its predeces-
sors. Here we have six different scales
for as manv meetings, but the la.st one
adopted still remains to be tried. And
whether it is any real improvement over
the first, to mv riiind,is extremely doubt-
ful. This, .Mr. Editor, is merely a little
matter of history. I reserve comments
and some other matters for a future com-
munication. W. K. Shelmire.

Reader, this is your column. Let us know
what you are doing. It will keep your name
before* your feUo w-craltemen and Interest
many.

SpriDgHeld, O.— John T. Hern baB accepted

a position at Long Branch, N. J.

Natick, MB88.— Lester Glidden will build a
new greenhouse for violet growing.

Chattanooga, Tenn.— Charles Henley re-
cently fell from a street car, breaking his left
arm.

Warren, Mass.— Seymour Bros, are erect-
ing two new greenhouses, each 125 feet in
length.

-iIIddletowD, Conn.— H. C. Beebe will
shortly change his location from Court to
Ferry street.

Parkersburg, 'W. Va. — Adolph Hieble is
making extensive improvements on his green-
house estabtibbmeut.

Philadelphia, Pa —Charles W. Cox has been
granted a permit to build a greenhouse ICOxlO
teet,;at Bristol and Second street.

Kingston, N. Y.— V^alentine Burgevin's Sons
have commenced the erection of a rose house,
IUUx20 feet. Lord & Burnham are the builders.

Evanston, 111. — M. 'Wielaud has leased the
entire store. 6ii2 Davis street. Floweis will
now be sold here instead of at the green-
houses.

New Brighton, Conn.— A. Bieler, who has
been in the employ of J. A. Traut for the past
six years, has goue to Boston to accept a posi-
tion in thai city.

Elmhurst, N. Y. — Gus. Shrader recently
erected two greenhouses, each 126x35 feet, for
smilax, ferns and asparagus. Hitchings \' Co.
were the builders.

Brockton, Mass.— Frank T. "VVhite la laying
the foundation for three greenhouses, each 60
by 11 feet. The houses are to be used prin-
cipally for violets next season.

So. Framingham, Mass.— William Nichol-
son will erect a new greenhouse, 206x23, feel for
carnations. Lord & Burnham, New York,
have tjeen awarded the contract.

Westchester, Pa — Dr. Matson, of Chester
Heights, is erecting three large greenhouses
on his property at that place. The houses will
be devoted to the work of raising carnations,
tomatoes and mushrooms.

York, Pa. — C. Smith contemplates enlarg-
ing his greenhouses.

Caspar Henkel has opened a retail flower
store on W. Market street, near the Square.

Fred Palmtag intends to quit the flower
business.— A. F. P.

SCHE.MiCTADY, N. Y. — George Gray has
opened a florist store at 404 State street.

Machias, Me.— Frank .\mes will erect a
greenhouse here and embark in the
florist business.

La Crosse, Wis. — Mrs. A. Gilliaume
opened her new store on Fifth and Main
with a palm sale. Each visitor was
presenteil witli a carnation as a souvenir
of the occasion.

Business Difficulties.

Galveston, Tex. — F. G. Laeverenz, a
dealer in flowers, has filed a voluntary
petition in bankruptcy.

Index of Advertisers.

AkehurstChas&Son 623

Alkn J K 62i

Alleu W S 624

Aiu Oaideuing 614

am Jadoo Co . . . .627-28
Am Rose Co . 623-63 ,

Amos N 613

AacbmaDD Q 613-27

BaderJ. 6SU

Bater W J 624

BakerJ T --lU

Baldwin A J 615

BallerFA 611

Bassett & Washburn 625
bayersdorfer U & Co 53il

Becker Fred C 63"

Beckert WC MJ

Benedict QH -530

BergerH H SOo 609

Bird F W &8on.... 626

Black, Chas 611

Blanvelt & Gottman 524

Bloom .J S 613

Bobbiak * Atkins... 611
Boerner Fred. .. .613
Boston Florist Let-
ter Oo 626

Brintou WP 611

BuuyardHA. .516-525

Burkl F 515

Burpee w A & Co.... 508
Business Opportuni-
ties 612

Calla Greenhouses.. .tIO

oarmodyJD 628

Cavanangb M 510

CbinnickW J.... 611-513

Cleary & Co 630

CIucas&Boddington

Co 607

Oonard & Jooes Co.. 514
Concklin MrsES... 514

ConneUB 611

Cottage Gardens . . . 6t'7

Cowen's N Sons 628

CoiSeedCo 508

Crabb&Hnnter 514

Craig Robts Son... 615
Crowl Fern Co.. 626

Canningham J.H.. 622
Cutflower Exchange 5J4
bahlC A Floral Co.. 516

baneCJ 623

Davis ABiSon.... 616
Decker BlauveltCo.. 624

Deming Co 528

Deutsche Gartner

Zeitung 52S

De Witt P M 614

Dletscb AS Oo 628

Dillon JL 513

Dingee & ConardCo 516
Uoruer c & bonsUo. 523

Doyle J A Co 616

Dreer Hy A 609-615

Damont& Co 624

Eatteni Chem Co... 627
Edwards & Docker.. .i27

EhretF 526

ElchholzH 614

EiseleC 630

Elsele J G 622

Elizabeth NurseryOo 60y
hlUotlWm i Sons.. 608

Elliott W H 625

ElUs & PoUwonb. . . 626
EUwanger & Barry.. 511
t;mn.aUB Geo M.... 622

FauBiUU sCo 627

Feltboiisen J E 611

F,!t F Nurseries . ..610
Florist Hall Ass'n. . . 627

Foster LH 530

Fryer E 614-22

Germain Fruit Co. . . 508

Gibbons U v» 521)

Oibhn *Co 628

Gilchrist A 616

Gorton & Lldger-

woodOo 5.9

Qr&Uert & Oo 623

Greene & Underbill 613

Guniher W H 524

Uacbett Jno & Co.. . 623

Haerens Bros gn

Hall W E 613

Uancock G A Son. . . 523

Harris 0 A A: Co 513

HartM A 524

Hennecke C Co 526

Hereudeen Mfg Co.. 628

Herr A M 523

Herrman n A 630

Hews A H & Co 526

Hicks & Crawbuck.. 624

HilUnger Bros 626

Hill EG & Co 626

Hippard E 529

HlU:hiDg8 & Oo 629

Hoffmeister Flor'lCo 616

Holbrook Bros 528

HoltoD Ac Hiiukel Co 625

Horan E C 624-26

HotauJas&Son 63)

HornorOBi Son.. 611
Horl'l Advertiser... 528
Hughes George J..., 513

Hulsebosch Bros 508

lusallB .513

Interuat'I Heater Co 628

Irviue Floral Co 614

Jackson EB .ill

JaoksoD&PerklnsOo 515

Jacobs S & Sons 628

Jennings £ B 514

Jennison WC 613

Jobes W B 610

Johnson & Stokes... 5118

JonesH T 611

Jooslen OH 508

Kastlng Wm F 624

Kay W H 529

KelseyHP 625

Rennicott BrosCo.. 626

Kraber W G 515

KuthnC A £,26

Lager & Hnrrell 525

Laird Geo. 1 522

Lakeview Rose Gard 52i

LaneL R 614

Langjabr AH. ... 524

Lang J- . 6^4

Lee R A 526

Littlefield HF 623

LocKlandLnmberUo 526
LoeanAve.G'bouses 523

Long D B .527

i^oru s tiamaam 00 529

Ludemanii F 510

MacDonald & Mc.

Manes 624

Mad rP 622

Maenner H 630

Main R 514

Mcrarthv N F * Co. 624

McFadden EC 308

McKellar,'iWlnter80c621

MerkelC A Son 6<3

MetcalfE 611

MeyerJC&Oo 626

Michel P4 B Co 622

MillangF 624

MillerAL ■.... 610

Miller O L 613

Minor WL 514

Uonlnger John OCo 52S

Moon SO 611

Moon WH Co 511

Morris Floral Co 513

Moss G M 626

Murphey RH 616

Murphy Wm 623

Myers* Co 629

Nat'l Florists' Board

ofTrade 627

National PlantCo... 616
N YCut FlowerCo.. 524
N y Mkt G Ass n . . 509
Newburgb Floral Co 610
Newport Nursery Co 611

Niessen L 525

O'BrienTF 514

Ormsby E A 528

Ouwerkerk P 511

Parrv JR 609

Peacock WP 616

PeckhamSS 522

PennockSS 524

Pentland J 511

Pierce F O Co 628

PiersonFRCo 607

Pineburst Nurseries 510
Pittsburg CutFlower

Co 624

Pitzonka G 610-14

Plant Seed Co 609

PrncterC H 616

PullenA 611

QnakerClty Maob Oo 628
Bactbam O A... .530

Rawlings EI 614

Rawson WW* Co.. 608

Reck J 618

Red Towers Green-
bouses 627

Beed* Seller 627

ReeserC A Co 515

RfidE 625

ReimeisC W 614

Belnberg Bros.. 616, 526

Renard Jos 523

Reynolds A L 614

Richmond Stove Co. 629
Ljcksecker Ohas H.. 526
Rider-Ericsson En-
gine Co 629

RlppergerG 527

RcemerF 608

BolkerA*Sons.6o8, 627

Rosbacb A * G 622

Rose Mfg Oo 627

Kutledge Nurseiies. 623

RyereonDC 627

Salter W H 616

Schiller J L 508

Schmidt J C....611, 613

ScbmitzFWO 608

ScbultbelsA 610

Schultz A 623

ScbwabeCO 613

Schweinlurtb Wm... 611

ScoUay Jno A 627

Scott John 507

Sea cuff Nursery... 614
Seawanbaka Gbs.. .. 622

SeidelD B 609

Sbelmire WR 623

SbeUroad O'b'se Co. 513

Sheridan W P 624

ShupheltRE 614

Sbuitleff J BJr 614

Siebrecbt * Son 630

Skabcura Dip Co 627

Smith N * Son 614

Smooth On Mfg Co. 628

SoltauO * Co 614

-teams A T Lum Co 628

SteffensE 627

Si LouisCiitFlow'rCo 526
Storrs * Harrison Co 613
StootboB H A .<; Co.. 518
Stnmpp * Walter Co 60S

Stuppe Wm 510

Sutherland G A 624

Suzuki kliia. 609

SwayneWm 623

Taylor E J 623

Tborburn J M * Co. 608
Tobacco Wareb'ing

,^- TiadlugCo 6-.6

Traendly * Scbenck 524
Van Home Griffen

*Oo 628

Vaughan's Seed
Store 608. 630

Tick*HiIICo 630

Vincent R Jr * Bon

511, 614

Vredenburg &Co... 627

Wants 512

Watson T B 611

Weber C S * Sons. . . 628
Weber H« Sons.... 623

Weebir * Don 509

Welch Bros 624

Whiudln Pottery Co 621

Whitton & Sons 6U

WIetor Bros 625

Wlllowmead Gardns 626

WIttboldGeo 630

Wolf AQiBro 529

Wood Bros 622

Wood Glass Oo 629

Wound? HM 611

Yonng J 624

Yonng TJr 624

Index of Advertisements.

PLAMS, SEEDS.
BULBS. * LOWERS,

Abutilcn. . . .611-13-14-22

Acalypba 53J

Acbyranthee 622

Agaves 611

Agera turn... 611-13-15-22

-30
Alyssum.... 611-13-15-22
Altemanthera. . 61C-13-I4
-15-22

Amaryllis 611

Ampelopsis Veitcbli. 609
-11-13

Aiithemis 613-22

Antherlcam 622-23

Aquatics 6o9

Aralia 510

Araucarias 610-11

Asparagus . . 607-C 8-09-11
-16-22-23-SO

Aspidistra 6t 9-10-23

Aspldiom 622

Asters . . 608-13-14-22-30

Azaleas 611-30

Bedding and Basket
Plants (not specif-
ically indexed) 6u7-13
Begonia8.510-Il-13-16-22

BrcwaUia 622-30

Calendula 611

Calceolarias 608

CaUas 608-30

Camellia 611

Cannas . .6j7-t8-in-13-15
-22-3 0

Cares 622

Carnations.. .507-10-13-14
-16-22-23-30

Celery 611

Ceulanrea 611

Cbaenostoma 622

CbrysantbeniumB. 607-10
-U-lS-14-15-22-23

Cinerarias 508

Clematis. . . . 609-11-13-15
-30

CUvia 610

Cobwa 613

Coleus 61C-11-1S-22

Coreopsis 611

Cosmos 6r8-13

Crotons 615-22

Cuphea 613-22

Cut Flowers 524-25

Cycas 608-11-30

Cyclamen 610-13-22

Cypems 613-22

Dahlias. .607-08-10-11-13

-15
Daisies .. 610-1 1-13-14-22
Decorative Green-
house Plants (not
specifically in.

deied) 610-30

Diantbus 611

Digitalis 611

Dracamas.. . 607-08-13-14
-22-23-3J

Ericas 611

Eulalias 613

Farfuginm 622

Fems.607-08-«9-lC-23-3 ■
FeruB (Hardy Cut)... 626

Feverfew 513-22

Ficus 611-30

Freesia. . 50**

Fuchsias.... 611-13-14-22

Gaillardia 611

Geraniums .607-10-11-13
-14-15-22-23-30

Gladioli 507

Olechoma 522

Qlosjnias 61C-11

Gypsopbila 611-13

Heliotrope ... 611-13-22

HvaclDths 607-08

Hy dran gea8.607-l 1-13-22

Impatlens 613

Iris 611

Lantanas 611-13

Laurufl 607-1 1

Leaves and Sprays. . .625
-53U

Lihums 608-11-30

Lily of the Valley. 607-C8

Lobelia 611-13-22

Lycbnie 611

Manetlia 513

Maranlas ..510-22-23

Margnerites 511

Musa 613-522

Mushroom Spawn . . 627

Myosotis 613

Nasturliam 608-23

Orchids 626

Psonias 611

Palm Seeds 6G8-09

Palms.. . . 507-(8-10-ll-16

-22-23-31
Pansies. .648-09-14-16-22
-23

Pelargoniums 518-22

Petunias. . . . 61C-11-13-16

PhyeaUs 622-30

Pblox 611

Piles 622

Pinks (Hardy) 614

Po Dsettia 614

Primulas.. .608-13-22-23
-30

Pyretbram 513

Rhododendrons. . . 507-11
Roses 610-11-13-14-16-22

Rudbeckia 611

Salvia 511-13-22

Sasifraga 613

Seeds 608-09-30

sibthoruia 622

Small Fruits 611-13

Smilai ..610-11-13-22-23
Shiubs — Evergreen,
OrnameDtal and
Flowering (not
specifically in-
dexed) 509-11-13-30

SpiiKa 613 22

Stevia 611-2J

Strawberry Plants.. 611

SwainBons 622

Sweet Peas 6l8-(9

Tbunbergia 611

TreeB(FrnitandNnt) 610

-11-13
Trees (Shade and
Evergreen). 610-11-13

Vegetables t08-10-ll

Verbenas 51 3-16-22

Vincas. . .611-13-14-16-22
Vines and Climbers
(not specifically
indexed). 61.8-10-11-13
-15-22-23

Violeb! 613-14-22-23

Tuccas 510-11

Zinnia 614

MISCELLANEOUS

Auctioneers 524-30

Baskets 526-27

Buard ofTrade 627

BoUers 528-29

Books 610-14-27-30

Boxes 627

Cut Fiowers, Whole-
sale and I ommis-

sion Dealers . . . 624-25
Fertilizers. .6(8-26-26-27

-28

Florists' Letters 626

Florists' Supplies... 624

-25-27-30
Flower Pots, Vases,

etc 524-'i5-27

Fruit and i lower

Plates 527

Olats 628-29

GreenhouseCon-

struction 5"29

Greenhouse Lumber 526

-28
Greenhouse Requi-

shes 628

Haillnsurance 627

Help Wanted 612

Insecticides 618-25-26

-27

Mastica 528

Metal Designs 630

Moss 526

Newspapers 628

Pipes, Joints and

Valves 628-29

Pumps 629

Putty 629

Sale or Bent. 612

Sash 628-29

Situations Wanted.. 612

Sprayers 627-28

Stationery 626-27

Tools, Implements

etc 626-2729

Tying Material 526

VentUators 628-29

Wants 612

Wire Designs ..624-2E-27

Elinira, N. Y.— Grove P. Rawson re-
ports an unprecedented supply and de-
mand for double violets this season. In
these be excels. He speaks highly of the
rose Golden Gate, does it well, and has a
good sale for it. He is making prepara-
tions for as large a planting of chrysanthe-
mums as usual.

Hoffman Bros, report a very good sea-
son and have heavy flies of orders for
Spring planting which will about absorb
the whole of their stock.

618

The Plorists* Exchange.

New Spraying: Devices.

Circular Nci. 17 iif tlir I'niti'd Stntes IJe-
Iiai-tiiii'iit of Ajiriciiltui'i', Divisidii uf Vege-
talili' riiysiolosy aii(! Patlinlrifj-.v, o-ives
tiK' lolliiwing iiiidriiiatinn relative to a
new coiubineil hand s()ra.ver and syringe.

•' Ever since the practice of spraying
has come to be generally followed, the
need has been felt for a small hand appa-
ratus suitable for use where only a few
plants are to be treated. Many farmers,
gardeners, ami others are prevented from
aclopting the treatments now recom-
nn'uded for the fungous diseases of plants
by the fact that apparatus suitable for
tile work costs more than the value of
the crops to be saved would warrant.
Where <jnly a small number of grape
Tines, a few fruit trees, or perhaps some
garden plants, such as potatoes, beans,
etc., are to be treated, the owner some-
times hesitates to purchase an apparatus
costing five to ten dollars. To obviate
this objection the writer has devised a
simple hand sprayer (tig. 1), the retail
price of which should not exceed $2 or
$2.50. This sprayer consists of an ordi-
nary hand syringe, such as florists use,
with an arrangement by which a Ver-
morel nozzle i)rovided with a separate
intake may be attached. Ordinarily the
plain syringes have a cap on the end con-
taining numerous small orifices through
which the licjuid is forced in the form of
fine streams.

" To cliange the syringe to a sprayer a
cap (fig. 2 (•) with a larger opening is put
on in place of the usual one and into it is
screwed the Vermorel nozzle. The nozzle
proper (fig. 2 n) mcessarily has a very-
small orifice, and to fill the syringe
through this would require too much
time, hence a larger opening is made (fig.
2 o) and into this a ball valve is fitted

Mr. Robert Miller, then foreman of
Strauss greenhouses in this city, the
writer's attention was called to tlie neces-
sity of a small and cheap apparatus that
could be used iu .syringing plants with
water. During the Winter, and at other
times, syringing plants under glass is ab-
solutely necessary, and the chief aim in
such work is to aiiply the minimum
amount of water with the maximun
amount of force. In small establishments
hand syringes are used, but where the
work is" extensive they are, of course, out
of the question. Where a pressure of 30
to 40 pounds is available the practice of
using the finger on the open end of an
ordinary three-quarter-inch hose is gener-
allv followed, but this is not always sat-
isfactory, for frequently new men are
brought into service and it takes them
sometime to learn just how to manage
the hose so as to apply a small amouut
of water. To overcome this difficulty Mr.
Miller devised a numberof nozzles, which,
in connection with the suggestions from
the writer, finally developed into the form
shown in fig. ;i. The nozzle consists of a
casting turned to the desired length and
flattened at the end, as shown in the
figure. Through this flattened end a nar-
row slit is made. It is important to have
this opening absolutely true throughout,
otherwise the water as it issues from the
nozzle will be broken up into streams.
As the tips come from the factory they
are not always satisfactory, and it has
been occasionally found necessary to
smooth the opening with a narrow, flat
file. A few tests, however, will soon show
just what is wanted in the way of a
spray, which should consistof a flaitened
mass of water, about the shape of an
ordinary gas flame, but, of course, very
much larger. At a distance of 2 to 3 teet
from the end of the tip the spray breaks

Fic) 1. — Hand Sprayer Complete.

(fig. 2 b). This latter is so arranged that
when the handle of the syringe is drawn
up tlie licpiid is drawn in tlirough the
opening, and when forced down the ball
valve closes the intake and the liquid
issues from the nozzle in the form of a
mist-like spray.

" The apparatus ma.y be usedforapply-
ing fungicides of all kinds, and also for
other [lurposes where the object is to ob-
tain a uniform distribution of a liquid in
tlie form of a fine spray. In greenhouses
it will prove valuable for whitewashing
benches, shading glass, and other pur-
poses. Any lirass w^orker can make it,
and with ordinur.v care it should last as
long as the syringe itself."

up into innumerable small drops, but
with force enough to effectively answer
the purpose for which it is intended.

Tlie spray tip profier is attached to a
brass fitting, which in turn screws on to
the end of a three-quarter-inch hose. The
apparatus is very effective for spraying
roses, as it readily serves to keep the
leaves in a thoroughly healthy condition
and at the same time wets the beds Imt
little. It is also very useful for violets,
as with a jiressure of 3.1 to 40 pounds
the leaves of the plant can lie readily
turned over and thorouglily vashed
without soaking thecrowns and the bed.
In spraying some plants, particularly
violets, it has lieen found advantageous

Fig. 2. — Parts of Hand Sprayer: c, cap; a, nozzle; o, openiin^ closed by ball
valve; h, ball valve.

.\lso in regai'd to a new greenhouse
ntjzzle for the application of water, the
circular states:

".Several years ago, while conducting
experiments with roses under glass with

to use a lance l.s inches long, made of a
piece of one-half-incli brass pijie. This
increases the reach and enables the oper-
ator to i)lace the water to better advan-
tage on plants which under ordinary con-

ditions would be beyond arm's length.
The apparatus is especially useful in com-
batting red spider, as botli the mites and
the eggs are destroyed by the force of
the wVter and the plants are not drench-
ed. It enables the grower to go over the
beds rapidly, and as he does not have to
keei> his attenticui on anything but the
proper a]iplication of the spra.v the v ork
is made more effective than where the
ordinarv practice of using tlie finger on the
end of the hose is followed. The appara-
tus can be made for .">0 cents and will be
found a useful instrument wherever there
is sufficient water pressure to iusure a
proper amount of force. — B. T. Gallo-
way, Chief of Division."

of i-aspberries are considered meritorious:
Buckeye, CunilierUmd, Kureka, ll.ay-
maker, Kaiisjis, I.otta, King. Loinhni.
The most desirable varieties of blackber-
ries are: Early King, Eldorado and
Lovett in some sections. The most prom-
ising varieties of currants arc: Pomona
and Wilder, while Fa.y's Prolific and Vic-
toria are the luost satisfactory of the old
sorts. Of gooseberries those most favor-
ably mentioned are: Columbus, Chautau-
qua, Crown Bob, Industry. Puyallup,
Portage, Red .Jacket and Wliitesmith.

The San Josfi Scale Pkoelem in Ohio,
1898.— Bulletin 103, Ohio Agricultural
Experiment Station, Wooeter, O. In this

Fig. 3 Tip and Greenhouse Nozzle Complete.

THE EXPERIMENT STATIONS.

Annual Flowehs, liulletiii 101, Cornell
Universit.v Experiment Station, Ithaca,
N. Y. — A very serviceable list of annuals
is included in this bulletin, of such as can
easily be grown by the amateur in New
York State.

Hints on Rural School Grounds, Bul-
letin 1(30, Cornell Universit.v Agricultural
Experiment Station, Ithaca, N. Y. — This
pamphlet is issued with a view to effect-
ing a much-needed improvement of rural
school grounds, and nian.v valuable sug-
gestions are provided. Professor Bailey,
the author, recommends a '* Flower Day
every October," as a fitting complement
of .Arbor Day. He assiTls that improve-
ment in connection w it li our rural schools
must come, or, one by one, they will die
out for lack of pupils.

Two Small Fruit Pests, Bulletin 150
New York Agricultural l^xperiment Sta-
tion, Geneva, N. Y. — This bulletin treats of
the raspberry saw-fl,v and grapevine flea-
beetle. Preventive measures recommended
are: Sprinkling ashes or lime upon the
ground to kill larva? when about to enter
soil to pupate, jarring beetles on to cloth
sheets saturated witii kero.seiK-, spraying
with kei-nseiie emulsion and, pn ler.ibly,
e.-irly spr.iying with strong arsenical .so-
lution followed b.v weaker iipiilications
after leaves liave spread.

How Ringing .\ffeut8 Grai'Eb, Bulle-
tin 151, Xew York Agriculturtil Experi-
ment .Station. Geneva, N. Y. — Experi-
ments continued for two seasons proved
that earlier and larger grapes are pro-
duced b.v some varieties when ringed
withoutapprecialilelo.ssof flavor, among
them Empire .State, Concord, Niagara,
Geneva and Catawba, while with other
varieties, like tlic> Delaware, ipiality siif-
fereil. In :\ few cases the vines siiccuilibed.
The reni'wal system si'rM]s best .ulapted
to this ]>i-actice, Init i(s ailoption or re-
jection is .-i quest ion theiudividn.il grower
must settle for himself. The details are
given in the bulletin, wliich may be ob-
tained on retpiest.

Small Fruits.— Bulletin 98, Ohio Agri-
cultural Experiment Station, Wooster,
O. The newer varieties of strawberries
most highly commended are: Beauty,
Berry's No. 2, Brownie, Clyde, Enormous,
Glen Mary, Jerry Rusk, .N'olaud, Orevviler,
Sample, Superb. The following varieties

bulletin Professor Webster complains
that*'Ohio nurserymen must furuieh a
certificate of inspection in order to ship
their stock into other states, but nur-
serymen outside of Ohio, with unin-
spected stock, are naturally looking to
this State as one of those into which
they can lawfully ship such stock, thus
making Ohio a dumi)ing ground, as it
were, for anything that cannot be mar-
keted elsewhere." He recommends that
a competent entomologist be located in
Japan (of which eountr.y the scale in
question is said to be a native) fora year
for the purpose of studying the scale and
its enemies, and if such enemies aretrans-
missible arrangements could be made to
have them transported in quantity to
the various experiment stations in this
country in States where the scale is
known to occur — a work that could be
done at a cost, he save, of ,12,000 to
.$2,500.

Some Insects Injurious to Garden
and Orchard Crops— Bulletin 19, Divi-
sion of Entomology, Department of
Agriculture, Washington, D. C, by Pro-
fessor Chittenden ; being a series of arti-
cles dealing with insects of this class,
fully illustrated.

The Vegetable Garden, Farmers'
Bulletin 94, Department of Agriculture,
Washington, D. C— Gives full instruc-
tions on the subject.

Potato Diseases and Their Treat-
ment; Farmers' Bulletin 91, Department
of Agriculture, Washington, D. C— Illus-
trated.

■Spraying Apple Trees, with Special
Reference to Apple Scale Fungus;
Bulletin 54, .\gricultural Experiment
Station, University of Illinois, Urbana.
111.— Fully illustrated, with formula; for
various fungicides and list of appliances.

Tlie Good Stronic Kind,

OOc r»ox* lOO Itos.

BALES WEIGH 500 I>BS.

H. A. Stoothoff & Co., 151-156 W. 27th St., N. T. City
Mention the PlorlBts* Bxohan^ when writing.

May 13, 1899.

Thb Florists' Exchange.

519

The Possibilities and Limitations of
the Cut Flower Business.

Read by E. M. Wood, of Natick, Mass.. before
ejie i\'ew York Florists' Club, Mays, iSqq.

Tlie success of the cut flower business
is dependent upon many things being
accomplislied. among « liicli I will men-
tion a few. Fii'st, quality. To obtain
the best will reipiire the painstaking ob-
servation and study of the specialist who
must give his undivided attention and
devotion to improvement in (luality and
varieties. He will study the best envi-
ronment of the house for his favorite
flower of which he makes a specialty; its
construction as best adapted for the
wants of that specialty. For the rose
there must be no shade to ob.stnict the
north light, neither must shade obstruct
the south light. This is fatal to the best
(]uality and largest product. Kverything
else being equal, then, with unob.structed
light, health, vigor, constitution and pro_
duct are maintained to the highest stand,
ard possible. Upon my grounds, in one
hcjuse of equal spau having two central
beds 4 feet S inches to 4 feet 10 inches
wide, the front bed produces three cut
blooms of roses to one in the rear ijed
Doth beds are upon the same level, and
both borders look equally healthy, the
ti-eatment in every wiiy is identical; still
the cro[)s from month to month show
tliree to one. This leads me to consider
whether or not with <jne border in a nar-
row house, wiih unobstructed light (he-
cause the second borderdoes more or less
obstruct .the light) as many roses can
be produced as in both borders with hall"
the labor and material and with im-
proved quality. I simply speak of this
incident as one of the majiy which the
future is likely to develop. "

Assuming that all the conditions,
namely, well and properly constructed
houses, correct environment, cleanliness
within and without, unobstructed light,
are (ibtained, then efforts should be di-
recteil to prcjvide treatment that will
produce superior quality at the exi)ense
of quantity. It is my belief that the high-
est quality has not yet been attained.
Observation, study and experiment with
light composts and treatment, will, as
time proceeds, add largely to tlie quau-
tit,y of flue flowers at the exjieuse ot that
of inferior flowers.

Having obtained the best quality of
flowers and v.iiieties then what are the
possibilities of the cut flower business ?
Will the demand in the future be as great
as in the past, and continue to grow?
To this (luestion I would say, " Yes."

Some critics have spoken disparag-
ingly of the cut flower trade, on account
of the growing taste for pot plants in
bloom, and the injury to the cut flower
business by the high prices chiirged at
Christmas. In my judgment it is cause
l'(U' eiicourayeijieut that there is being de-
veloped a taste for pot plants in bloom.
There will be no less sale for good cut
flowers. They are always and will al-
ways be in demand. It is the worthless
stock lield for diij's, and even weeks by
the growers, that has caused very largely
the complaint, both by florists and con-
sumers, at the holiday season. If the
grower delivers his stock to the florist
day by day as he ought to do, at flgures
flxed fru- the season of Winter, then all
this cry of high prices will disaijpear.
One thing is cpiite apiiareut: there ;iie
too many inferior flowers— the market
groans with its surplus— but with im-
proved quality this will regulate it.self.

There ought to be some method
brought about whereby the prices of cat
tlowers should be fixed day b.v day, just
as the price of cotton, wheat, oats and
corn, pig lead, pig iron, linseed oil, tur-
pentine and many other lu-oducts. Tlie
lending growers of the different cities
ouglit to be able to come together to de-
vise a jihin by whicli this could be suc-
ci'sstully dcjne. To no (}ne wcjuld it he
of so great a benefit as the small grower.
New York City will be a good place to
begin it.

♦ . •
A very spirited discussion ensued. The
words "come together " loomed up like
the sprite ot a trust, the idea of which
was vigorously attacked and condemned
by Mr. Morris, who predicted that were
such a combination formed among flower
growers "the rate cutting and sneaking
away from oliligations would be even

greater than the war now going on be-
tween the gascompanies:" and that ruin
would ultimately result to both grower
and dealer.

Mr. Wood explained that his view was
not to form a trust, but that growers
should formulate a plan whereby the
prices of flowers could be regulated a
day ahead, as is done in the corn and
wheat exchanges, the piles being gov-
erned by the expected suppl.y.andthereal
receipts. He considered it better to lose
a few flowers than to keep cutting down
the price just for the sake of selliug a lit-
tle surplus stock. Mr. .Stewart stated he
li.id always clHiined that to both grow
and Hnd a market for flowers was too
much for an.v one individual to accom-
plish successfull.v. The cut flfiwer busi-
ness will stand discussion: there is a
chance for improvement in every line,
and we would all like to see it take plnce.

.Mr. Ward endorsed Mr. Stewai-t's<ipin-
ion that the growing of cut flowers was
sutticient work for one man's capacity.
The man who grows them successfuli.v
must attend to his business, must have
complete control of his place every mo-

European Plant Notes.

Although IsOOhas.so faras it has run,
had rather a checkered career, its influence
upon the horticultural trade seems to
have been only for good. The query,
well! how's business, is invariably met
with a satisfied answer. The head of one
of our most influential firms varied this
the other day when I put the question to
him with a cautious " we mustn't grum-
ble, ceitainly business has been brisker
with us than for several years past."
Now a. Britisher who has nothing to
grumble aljout is in a fairwa,y of doing
well, and we may take it for granted
that the outlook for the men in the trade
is good, generally.

Daffodil fever.- Just now we are in
the height of the daffodil fever, and from
all appearances the affection is spreading
and likel.v to assume still bigger propor-
tions even than; now. Land holders in
Lincoln and Cambridgeshire are going in
for daffodil farming on a considerable

Asparagus House of the Ed Eagle Co.. Chii-ac[o.

ment of the year. The speaker referred
to the attempt that had been made a few
years ago to control the prices of flowers
inJN'ew York City b.v just such a conibi-
n.ation as the essayist had suggested —
and the results. A trust to be successful
must drive ever.v competitor out of the
market by underselling ^him. When it
has succeeded in doing "this the prices
may be advanced; but it is only a mat-
ter of a few years when the trust will
have to drive another set of people out
of the market. The price of every com-
modity is regulated by the law of supply
and demand, and a combination of intei"-
ested parties and even legislation would
prove an ignominious failure did they
try to usurp that law. Mr. Ward pre-
dicted good times forthenext eight years
at the expiry of which probably another
dull business period would be experiem ed.
A better class of cut flowers will be
grown, and considerable mone.y made in
growing them; but periods of depression
may also be expected, and inferior grades
will, as now, have to take a back seat.

Mr. Herrington believed that the small
grower would always be the disturbing
factor in any attempted combination;
the man who grows $10 a thousand
roses would be looking to get just as
much out of that combination — he will
judge his blooms by whatever the flxed
slandard of priceisand want them placed
right ill the same scale — as the man who
grows good stock. No committee of
exjierts could fix a value to meet the ex-
isting necessities as regards grading.

After a. few more remarks by Messrs.
Ward, Stewart and Wood, in which the
latter again reiterated his faith in the
practicabilit.v of regulating the prices of
cut flowers through a committee the dis-
cussion closed. A vote of thanks was
tendered Mr. Wood for what Mr. Morris
termed his "eloquent and soul-stirring
paper."

scale for two crops are obtainable — one
of flowers and one of bulbs — and both are
remunerative if projierl.v looked after.
I'.ath of Wisbech nia.v he cited,as tin in-
stance of what may be done with flower-
farming on a large scale. For market
purposes Maximus, Golden Spur, Emper-
or, Em[)ress and Sir Watkin are the chief
favorites, for people will have size and
color — something to look at and the big-
ger the better; hence the rage for the big
blooms.

Victoria, the bicolor about which such
a fuss has been made during the last two
years, is graduail.v coming down in price
as stock increases, but there's not a doubt
about it that it is going to be the bicolor
daffodil in the near future. Its forcing
qualities are tip top, and the plant grows
freely and throws off more offsets than
an.v other daffodil with which I am ac-
quainted. All of these points are impor-
tant to tlie marketman, and I should ad-
vise him to lay up a .stock in time, for
there is going to be money in it.

The year has brought us shoals of new
varieties, as was only to be expected, but
the only one that promises an.vthing like
speedy returns is Cassandra, one of the
Key. Geo. Engleheart's seedlings from N.
poeticus poetarum, and a big improve-
ment upon an.vthing that has gone be-
fore. The flowers are of immense size
and are first-rate forcutting. Cassandra
will certainly bear watching.

Pink Cupid Sweet Pea. — Wherever I
go I hear good accounts of Pink f'uriid,
aiwa.vs accompanied with more or less
disparaging remarks about the white
one. Pink Cupid will in all probability
be ver.v largely used for window box
work during the coming Summer, and if
it hears out its earlier promise we shall
most assui-edly be in for a dwarf sweet
pea craze. ViATOu.

BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS.

Gla<lioli and Tuberose Bulbs. —

Anoth(?r planting of_thesesiiould be made
this week. Do not plant them all yet,
save a few for a still later planting.

Caladitinis will be growing fast now
and tliej' must not suffei' for water. Give
them a suppl.v twice a day if necessary;
far better do that than lose half of the
leaves.

Asters and Stocks. — The earliest
sown should now be large enough to be
transplanted into the garden and should
go there as soon as possible if it be de-
sired to cut flowers from them early.

Half Hardy Auuuals. — Get these all
outdoors as soon as possible after being
transplanted. Short, stocky plants give
much better satisfaction than those that
liecome drawn up by a too lengthy stay
in the greenhoui^e.

Geraniums will be growing very fast
now and they sliould not be allowed to
become over-crowded on the benches or
a loss of the lower leaves will result.
Stand them over occasionally, and take
away all decayed leaves at^the same
time.

Decorai ion Day will soon be here and
too large a vai'iety tif potted plants in
flower cannot he had for this occasion.
For the cheaper trade, ageratums,pansies
and verbenas can be potted up, two or
three plants together, and if nicely in
flower will sell readily.

Tuberous begonias that have started
to make leaves will require careful atten-
tion as regards watering and should be
treated iudividuall.v; that is, water each
plant when it needs it, an iniliscriminate
watering with tlie hose during the first
stages of their growth would destroy ."lO
per cent, of the bulbs.

Chrysanthemums. — The time for
plautiug on the benches will soon be here
and if all the young stock is potted
and growing by this time so much the
better. It is not yet too late, however,
to take more cuttings, and any propa-
gated now would make fairly good
plants. The new varieties bought this
Spring should be strong enough by this
time to have a cutting taken from each
of them. To root the cuttings at this
season of the jear they mu.st be put in
the sand beuch; no bottom heat is neces-
sary, but they should he kept moist and
closely shaded until rooted.

Adiantuni Farle.yense. — Old plants
which have become unsightly and nei d
reconstructing, may be brtdien up ard
the small pieces of live rhizomes hi pa-
ra led from the almnilaut dead matter
with the aid of a jiair of scissors. Tin se
rhizomes sliould either be started in saiid
uiidera glass structure raised a few inches
abov'e the lied, or they may be put into
the smaUest sized pots and kept close
and warm for a time. A siugle piece of
iherhizome, with a piece of leaf attached,
will ultimately make a lietter plant than
a divided piece large enough to go into a
;j-inch pot.

A Chicago Asparagus House.

The illustration herewith shows a
house of asparagus grown by the Ed.
Eagle Co., of C'hicago.

The house is built short span to the
south, 120 feet long, 18 feet wide, cen-
ter bed of asparagus 9 x 114 feet, six
rows with a two-foot walk in center.
The length of the strings is 8 to 14 feet.
Sides of house are 4 feet. The heating is
by hot water under pressure, two pipes
2-inch overhead and five returns each
side under the benches, making twelve
2-inch pijjes to the house. The soil is a
mixture of clay, manure and prairie soli
on a sandy subsoil that dries out very
rapidl.v. The benches are arranged so
that tlie sun strikes the roots of every
plant ill the bed. To this is attributed
the low, bushy growth from the bottom:
it also checks the tendency of the fronds
to run any length before they break,
which is a great fault if the plants are in
too low, rich ground. It has been found
that it is not a good iilan to over stimu-
late the growth, and during the Summer
the house is kept rather on the dry side.
Well rotted horse manure is used as a
mulch. The avertige temperature of the
house during Winter is oo degrees.

As soon as a string is cut three leads
are started on other strings which is
about as man.y as the plant should carr.v
as a rule. The supply is about 1,000
strings at each cut. or 3.000, strings in
all, three cuts being obtained in a year.
There are only 732 plants set out. The
average price here being 50c. per string
makes the income of the house about
.ffL.'OO per year. Ess.

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The F^uoRisTS* Excht^nge.

Of Interest to Retailers.

The College Bell(e).

The annual promenade of the Elmira
(N. Y.) College, April 29, called for unus-
ually elaborate decorations , distinctive
aud appropriate for the season.

Elmira College is noted for its floral
embellishment at all its social functions.
On this occasion its rotunda aud octo-
gau-shaped reception room was trans-
formed into a sylvan bower, and the gay
promenaders lingered by a mossy bank
of forget-me-nots and violets, or passed
on through arches and hedges of Crimson
Rambler, beside beds of white, yellow
aud roil tuhps, thickets of lilac and wliite
hydrangeas, .Marguerites and sweet peas.
with liere and there a clump of French
ranunculus, ixia, spinea or purple cinera-
ria, witli ferns and primroses in odd cor-
ners. Overtopping all were tall palms
forming avenues and labyrinths. The
ceiling was festooned with kalmia radi-
ating from a huge bell at the center.
This was a clicf-ci'ifuvre in its way, con-
structed of kalmia greens for ground
work, with heavy festoons of pink ro.ses,
aud a clapper of Meteor. On one side
was a broad sash of ribbon with the
words " The College Bell(e) ■' in raiscil
letters. While there were other licllcs
present none was more conspicuous oi-
as universally admired as this College
Bell(e)!

The skill of the decorator is best evi-
denced by graceful and distinciive ar-
rangement, avoiding mixed, crowded
effects :ind always preserving individu-
aUty.

Hydrangea Thos. Hogg is an elegant
decorative plant siir|i;issini; all olher
varieties in its conipaclnc-s — lianil-ome
deep green medium size foliage and snow-
ball-hke inflorescence. It is more durable
than H. otaksa and forces easier for
Easter, earlier or later. I wonder why
it is not more grown for this esijccial
I>urpose. The same as to French ranun-
culus and ixias. French ranunculus re-
mind one of miniature pjeoniiis aiul iire
very durable as a cut Hower and exipii-
site" for table arraugement. A mantel of
Asparagus Sprengei-i, witli a tall vase at
one side containing a hundred spikes of
ixia, each branched aud two feet in
length, lending itself individually and col-
lectively to exquisite gracefulness, was
as charming as need be, even minus ad-
jectives. The place of honor was awarded
an arrangement of " The Marquis" car-
nation, all on stems two and one-half to
three feet in length, with blooms three
and one-liah and mure inches in diameter
— tlie swertest jiink and tiir pinkicsl jiink
of trlie pink trilie! (iulden (iatc rosrs
entered largely into the decoration and
Golden Gate, "by all odds, is the most
popular rose in this section.

Serve jjatrons with variety, and care-
fully avoid sameness.

Urovk p. Rawson.

Floral Designs at Mrs. Whitney's
Funeral.

At the funeral of the late Mrs. W. C"
Whitney, which took place Tuesday,
May i), from the Cathedral at Garden
City, L. I., many floral designs and
bunches were sent by sorrowing friends.
With the exception of three or four
crosses all the made-up pieces were of the
wreath pattern. There were no fanciful
designs, and though the flowers were of
the very choicest, the arrangement of
them showed a studied simplicity. Thor-
ley. New York, had the family order and
a staff of his men arranged the flowers
and palms in the chancel of the Cathedral
previous to the funeral service. Two of
the pillars were banked with palms, and
in front of these were placed, in a semi-
upright position, most of the large
wreaths. These were all ol the same size
(^about 4 feet in diameter). Wreaths
were also hung on the two readingdesks
and on the ends of the choir stalls. In
the center of the chancel, behind the
choir, stood a huge standard cross made
of Harrisii lilies ouly, with gahix leaves
for green. The chancel rail was covered
with bunches of flowers tied in position
with ribbon. The casket was completely
hidden with choice blossoms; on each
side hung one wreath of adiantum, one
of valley and one of orchids, intertwined
among them were garlands of orchids.
The pall was also overlaid with orchids,
no part of the casket being visible except
the silver handles. As before stated tlie
designs were made up with simplicity; if

there was anything to jar one's nerves it
was the gauze ribbon that was displayed
on a few of the pieces.

One of the prettiest designs was a
wreath, one-half of which was filled with
Cattleya Mossioe, the other halt with
Cypripedium Lawrenceauum. Another
of about equal beauty was made up of
cattleyas and lily of the valley. Several
were composed entirely of cattleya, but
the two first mentioned were the choicest
arrangements. Another wreath con-
sisted of Bridesmaid and Meteor roses,
not intermixed, but one-half made with
the pink and the other with the red
variety.

A Hat cross, five feet m length, was
filled entirely with apple blossoms. A
smaller cross was made up of cattleyas
onlv. Another cross was filled with red,
white and crimson carnations. A very
jiretty standing wreath consisted of
Bride and Jacq. roses, equally employed,
with lilies at the base. A Hat crescent
wreath of moss roses was also very
handsome. There was also a wreath of
paneies, with a third of the space filled
with yellow corn flowers. Another con-
sisted of sweet peas only. One large ivy
wreath with cycas leaves in the center
looked very beautiful among the many
colored designs.

Bunches were numerous and in nearly

Elson's subject will be "Songs of the

Sea; " and a most enjoyable occasion is

assured.

A^rards to Exhibits.

C. TV. Ward for the Exhibition Com-
mittee, reported the result of his inspec-
tion of till- new c.irnalion. The Marquis,
at the greenhouses of the originator, L.
C. MarouLsee, Syracuse, X. Y., and that
the variety had scaled 9-1 points. Jlr.
Ward recommended that the certificate
of the Club be awarded to the carnation,
which, in his opinion, in habit and size
was '•fully the equal of the famous Mrs.
Lawson."

.lohn Birnic, West Hoboken, N. J., ex-
hibited a Tiew pelargonium, Alfred Hen-
derson, a sport of (Iciicral Taylor, which
was awarded licnioralile mention. Mr.
Birnie stated he liad grown the variety
for four years and that "it was probably
the best and earliest pelargonium on the
market to-day." Mr. Morris also testi-
fied to tlie worth of the variety as seen
at the originator's establishment.
To Invite tlie S. A. F. in 1900.

The Board of Trustees, at its recent
meeting, unanimouslv decided to invite
the S. A. E. to this city in 1900, and rec-
ommended the following gentlemen as a
committee to t;ike the matter in charge:
Messrs. I'. O'Mara, J. G. Elser, James

Vase of Ixias.

every case only one kind of flower was
used — American Beaut J-, tied with a wide
white ribbon, and moss roses tied witli
a ribbon much narrower. One bunch,
however, was made up of pink and white
pa'onies and mignonette.

Immediately after the service in the
Cathedral the flowers were placed in
wairons and carriages and conveyed to
the little cemetery ol Uouglasville, where
the interment took place. Here an
avenue was made with palms from the
little chapel door to the grave side.
Around the grave a trellis work had been
formed and covered with laurel and ever-
green. The flowers were arranged
around and in front of this trellis, but
the hot long drive (the cemetery was 10
miles distant from the Cathedral) had
marred their beauty, especially' those
that had been taken in open wagons.

New York Florists' Club.

The monthly meeting of the Club was

held Monday, May 8, ex-President S.

Henshaw in the chair. There was only
a f.air attendance.

A Coming Treat.

Mr. Stewart, on behalf of the com-
mittee on Essay and Entertainment, re-
ported that Professor 1.. C. Elson would
again entertain the Club on Monday
evening. May 22. This will be " Ladies'
Niglit," and it is expected tliat all the
wives, sweethearts and friends of the
1 members will be jiresent. Professor

Dean, .J. N. May, W. A. Manda, Alex
Wallace, H. A.Siebrecht, Charles H. Allen
ICugene Dailledouze, C. W. Word, John
Morris, A. L. Don, F. Bruggerhof, C. .\r-
mitage and John H. Taylor, the presi-
dent of the Club to act as chairman. The
recommendations were adopted. Mr.
Withers stated, respecting the Detroit
convention, that several Philadelphia ns
had expressed to him a wish that the
New York contingent travel to the con-
vention by way of the Quaker Cit.y, and
that an invitation to that effect would
be forthcoming soon. I

M. A. Hart, commission dealer, was
proposed for membership.

E. M. Wood, ol Natick, Mass., then
opened a discussion on" The Possibilities
of the Cut Flower liusiness," a summary
of which appears in another column.

Chicago.

state of Tia<le.

Since the first of May the wholesale
trade has been badly demoralized, conse-
(jueut upon the police clearing from tlie
streets all sidewalk fakirs; only those
with stands next the buildings for which
a heavy rentalispaid tothestore owners,
besides a tax ol $.j collected by the city,
being left to prosecute their calling. The
other class sells from baskets, moving to
where the crowd is thickest.

This is an unfortunate state of affairs.
The regular retail florists, of course, are
elated at the move, but with the gluts
now experienced neither they nor the
legitimate fakirs combined can furnish
an outlet at any price for all the stock
sent in. The present condition cannot
last long, however, as growers will stop
sending in for a time if no sales are made.
Outdoor flowers are now all showing
up in quantity, particularly lilacs, red
pieonias, some iris, traiUng arbutus,
home grown tulips and other bulbous
flowers. Smilax is plentiful and selling
at from $1.50 to $1.7'i per dozen. As-
paragus is scarcer at 50c. to .I!! per
string. Dagger fernsarein, but find ijoor
sale; often the express charges are not
realized.
Club Meeting:.

The regular meeting of the Horists'
Club was held May 5; P. J. Hauswirth
acted as secretary pro tem. There are
alri'.'uly signs of the attendance diminish-
ing .-IS w.iriii wi'titlier appri>aclies. Many
of the regular atteliilaiits are also bu.sy.

A ccunmittee has the question of Sum-
mer meetings under consideration.

The subject of the evening, " Green-
hou.se Construction," was discussed by
Messrs Woodward, Reardon, Grant,
Reeves and others, the point being taken
that with the increased quantity of
Howers grown and a general cheapening
in v.-ilues obtained by the growers it is
absiilutely necessary to have houses of
modern construction, with every facility
for lightening expenses and raising high
grade Howers, to make any profits. All
who have old-fashioned hou.ses and a
limited area of glass would have to en-
courage a retail trade, and grow other
things than cut Howers to fnake both
ends meet. The subject lor next meeting,
May 19, will be " Bedding out plants."
Joseph Reeves exhibited a fine example
of hydrangea with a dozen heads of
flowers.
Greenhouse Building.

Jcdin G. Moninger Co., and A.
Dictsch & Co., report an active trade; a
great many vegetable houses are being
constructed. John J. Mitchell, Ks(i. (Geo.
Woodward, gardener), is adding to their
plant a rose house 18x32; violet house
12 X 32, and a bulb house lo x 30 feet.
John Muno is adding four houses, 26 x
12.">; Adam Zeuder three, 21) x 150;
Lawrence Becker seven, 20 x 12.'5 feet.
Payne Bros., of Hinsdale, will use 250
bo.xes of glass in their extensions.

In my notes of last week the types
make me say Bassett & Washburn ten
new houses. This should have read Peter
Keinberg.

Thomas F. Keenan, florist, 0112 Went-
worth avenue, was freed of his liabilities
in tlie UnitedStatesDlstrictCourt, May 7.

Ess.

San Antonio, Tex.

Mrs. Helen Madarasz, proprietress of
the Ilka Nurseries here, was brutally
murdered on April 30 last; her premises
rolibed and fired, the body of the mur-
dered woman being cremated in the con-
flagration. Mrs. Madarasz was well
known in this city, especially' to the older
inhabitnnts. She was born in Hungar.v
over sixty .vears ago and came here in
is.'o. licr father. Gov. Ujahse, was one
of the llinigarian patriots who was of
noble birth. .She wjis a very industrious
woman and was engaged in horticulture
at her resitlence, where the terrible trag-
eily occurred.

Brooklyn.

A. L. Miller, of Jamaica avenue, is fill-
ing many orders for his dahlia, Camelliie-
Hora. This dwarf variety is proving it-
self a money-maker. The pansy frames
are a beautiful sight and the large flower-
ing, brilliant colored varieties that have
been selected for seed purposes, and
planted in frames by themselves are
something grand. In the greenhouses a
bench ol new cannas is in fine shape and
all the latest novelties are among them.
Mr. Miller has recently had a new wagon
built which is a beauty.

C. Brady has moved from 248 to 228
Seventh avenue.

R, Jahn keeps a force of outside men
making new lawns and doing general
garden work.

John Scott, of the Keap Street Green -
houses, is erecting at his Flatbush place
three greenhouses, each 150 feet long, to
be used, when completed, for palms and
decorative stock. Mr. Scott reports a
fair demand for this class of goods.

May 13,1899.

Thb F=I-0RISTS' Exchhnge.

521

New York.

Market News.

TlKHiftli tiR' retail stores have doue
a lieav.v Ijusiiicss this wcfk the nature of
the wiirk lias hccii such that there has
l)i'en scarcely a ripple I'elt anions' the
eimiiiiissiiiii ileaU-rs; in laet most staiile
Howers have been very much of a (Iruj;-
and several wholesale men express the
opinion that this has been the poorest
week for btisiness in a long time. South-
ern lilac has Iteen more perfect this season
than ever before seen here, and it has
been received in ([uantities that have
necessitated it being sold at very low
prices. This, without a d(nibt, has been
to a great extent the i-eason why i-oses
and caruiitions have been throw n down
bj bu.vers so much during the past week.
Tea roses are much inferior in quality
now, but that is to be expected as the
■weather has been so variable — some days
it has been vt^'vy hot while others have
been quite ct:)ol without a ray of sun-
shine. Growers must be handling their
stock carefully, though, as there is very-
little mildew to be seen ani<mg the thou-
sands of roses that are coming in. Spe-
cial liride and Bridesmaid iiave onl.v
brought .1"i per 10(1 and they have had
to be of tlie top grade to reach tliat
figure. During the tirst part of tiie week
long-stemmed Beauty went very well, as
did lirunner and Jacq., but short-
stemmed flowers are much more plentiful
and very few are wanted. Beauty are
not so good as they might tie and $'2 per
dozen is the top price they Ijriug. Fancy
Brunner and Jacq. have realized $3.

Carnations are a complete glut and
good tiowers are sold at 3.5c. per 10(»
wlien several liundred are taken.

(Jrchids have been inucli in demand
and on one or two days the suppl.v was
cntirel.v exhausted. 'J he best cattleyas
brought 40c. each. Lily of the vaile,v
also went well for a few days and a scar-
cit.y was felt; this v.as only teinporar.v,
however. I-'raine valley iscominginplen-
tifull.v and the best can be bought at $2
per 100. Violets are about over for this
season, and sweet peas arc. not much in
demand. Narcissi are very'inuch in evi-
dence; there must be tens of thousands
of tliese tiowers among the wholesalers
and there seems to be very few wanted
b.v buyers. Harrisii lilies are ijlentiful yet
and can be had at from $2 to.ff3 per 100,
Among; the Itetailers.

Business has been fairly good this
week, some of the stores have been rushed
considerably.

J. M. Hodgson has moved into his new-
store at the corner of .oGth street and
l'"ifth avenue. The interior is not quite
finished yet, l>ut the work is being pushed
forward as rajjidly as possil)le.

Alex. McCounell had an elaborate dec-
oration at tlie new Holy Trinity Church
on SSth street. This is the church which
Miss liiunelander lias Innlt in niemorv of
her father, and it wfis dedicated (jn .Sat-
ni-day last. B.eldnd the conimunion table
the wall was covered ^vith a w-ire screen;
this was filled with white roses and Har-
risii lilies, making tlie wall appear a solid
mass of flowers. On the communion ta-
ble six vases of white roses were disjilayed
and the baptismal font was Hlled with
.Marguerites and asparagus, Wr. (Jott-
lieb, the decorator, has !iow been with
-Mr. .McCounell over fourteen years.
Jottiu^fs.

The directors of the Cut Flower Ex-
change, 34th street, held a meeting last
Saturday, but no quorum was present.
Secretar,v John Donaldson has issued a
call for another meeting for Saturdav,
May 13, at 0 A. M. A dividend of 10 per
cent, will be declared.

At the auction rooms a great man.v
roses have been dispo,sed of this season.
Bedding plants and palms are now hold-
ing sway and good sales are reported.

Dressel's usual bi annual sale will take
place on the jjremises at Gregor\ avenue,
Weehawkeu Heights on Thursday, June
8, w-hen large quantities of palms and
otherdecorative stock will be disposed of.
Cleary &('o., \c>sc-y stiei^t, will be the auc-
tioneers, of whom catalogues may be oij-
tained.

The property in which Brewer's idd
established store is located at corner 23d
street and Broadway has recentl.v been
sold, but as the firm's lease does liot ex-
pire until .\fay 1, 11)00, they willcontinue
at the old stand until that time.

Chief (iardener Samuel Henshaw- has
returned from Porto Kico where he has
been collecting specimens for the New-
York Botanical Garden, Bronx Park.

A. Herrington's wife and children will
leave for England shortly to spend the
Summer there.

Ed. C. Horan has moved from 29th
street to No. 47 West 28th street, still
further concentrating the wholesale com-

mission dealers, some of whom would
like to see that concentration take the
form of all being under one roof.

J. K. Allen has been hud up three days
this week through being run into while
riding his wheel, by another wheelman.
I'he accident occurred .Sunday last.

M. A. Bowe, fcirmerly with the Bridg-
nian Co., has been made manager for G.
A. Moulton. successor to that Hrm.

H. A. Siebrecht, Jr., has been elected
president of the New Eochelle (N. Y.)
Board of Health.

Colin Ogston, formerly in tlie emiiloy
of Siebrecht & Si n, at New Rochelle,
N. Y.. for man.v ,\ears. will succeed th(^
late George ,'-;av.'ige in charge of the Kim-
ball greenliouses at llocliester, N. Y. Mr.
Ogston is an expert plautsman and or-
chidist.

Philadelplila.

Itfarket News.

It is really diihcnlt to say much
about the cut flower market, as ever,v-
thiug is in such poor condition. The
over-supply of all kinds of flowers con-
tinues, and very few bring anything like
an average price. The retail stores are
not busy, so that man.v flow-ers are daily
ciirried over.
Juttiuf^s.

Thomas Butler has sold his iilace
at Wyndmoor to \V. Dungan who has
latel.v been with H. Faust at Bala.

Clias. Mecky is doing a large business
now- ill Ijedding plants and roses. The
season being fully tw-o weeks earlier this
\e;ir makes it ditlicult to keep up w-ith
<n-ders; 2.5, ooo [jot rosesaregrow-nyearly
on this place and business in thisliiie is
very good this year.

At the meeting of the Pennsylvania
Horticultural Society next Tuesday, Wm
Tricker will read a paper on Water Lilies
and other aquatic plants. It is expected
that there will be some keen competition
for the Michell premium for both hylirid
and lierb;u-eous calceolarias.

The I'lorists'i'lubcoitiuiittee appointed
for the imrpose of assisting the manage-
ment of the Exposition to be held here in
Septcmlier will meet on Saturday for or-
ganization. Already several offers have
been received of plants tor bedding, and
it is expected a good showing will be
made by the trade in growing plants for
decorating the grounds.

David Rust.

Pittsburg.

Market News.

Trade in cut flowers the past w-eek
w-as somewhat slow- and stock ver,v jik-ii-
tiful. Outdoor flowersare still toci much
in evidence and if this present mild
weather continues piconies will be in
bloom in a few days As it is the fiow ers
will be over for Decoration Day trade.
This will prove quite a loss to the grow--
ers and dealers for pieonies are much in
demand at that time and in June. Car-
nations and ro.ses are showing the effects
of the warm spell and are coming in in
great quantities, consequently prices are
not any too Hrni. Street fakirs are in-
creasing in number and sell at an.v
figure. Carnation.s are the only flow ers
they seem to like.

The coniniissioii houses have been a lit-
tle overstocked for the Hrst time tliis
year, but things will be changed soon for
trade is expected to improve at the close
of the month; and June prospects are
very promising.

Trade in plants is improving; the nice
si)ell of n-eather is helping it along. The
supjily of liedding and other .stock is
good, but prices are too low-. Some
reputable growers offer geraniums in 4-
iuch pots as low as 75c. per dozen, and
cannas in 4 and u-lnch pots at the same
pi'ice; pansies as low as 2")e. per dozen.
Geraniums are being grown in greiiter
quantities than any other bedding plant
for bloom. These are accepted as a sort
of standard by most growers, and seem
to some extent to regulate the prices on
all stock of about a similar size.

The drop in prices during the last thirty
years is remarkable. Then 25c. a piece
was the wholesale price; tvvent.v years
ago about half — lOc. or 12c.; ten years
ago about 8c. , and now about Ijc, which
seems to be what good plants are selling
at. Can they be grown for this when
labor, price of pots and other things are
advimcing? If prices on plants cinild be
regulated w-hat a blessing it would be for
all concerned! A trust would be a grand
thing, for if this lowering of prices con-
tinues in the same ratio in thi- future, by
the I'ud of the next eiglit or ten .vears
plants will be given away for nothing,
JottiuffH.

Fred. Burki is still adding to his
already large place; in fact, he has been
at it for several months now. The latest
addition is a fine house for Asparagus

plumosus of \vhich he is the largest
grower in our vicinity.

Mr. Glenn, of Kittanning, and Mr.
Crall, of Monongahela City, were in the
cit.v during the w-eek,

E. C. Eeineman.

Cincinnati.

Trade Report.

Business during the past -week has
tieen unusually dull, equal in fact to
what is looked for in July and August.
I suppose we can lay the blame on the
weather, for want of some better excuse.
Stock is now- slackening up considerably
and the demand is brightening a little.
The unusual hot weather for several
weeks lirought the outdoor tlow-ers in
rapirlly, but at this writing cool weather,
with heavy rains, has shortened the sup-
ply, still the outlook for the cut flow-er
business the balance of the season is not
very encouraging.

Pot plants will sell well for the next
three weeks but after Decoration Dav I
am afraid that part of tlie business will
end for the season.
Club Notes.

Saturday, May 13, is the date of
the meeting of the Florists' Society, and
the second trial will be made to get a
board of directors that will stick. The
slate as it stands now will probably re-
sult in Wm. Murphy being elected presi-
dent and George S. Bartlett, secretary.

E. G. G.

Buffalo.

A complete transition into Summer
weather has occurred, including conven-
tional thunder showers. With the mer-
cury ranging steady above sixty at
niglit, and reaching toward ninety on
some days, the rapid grow-th and de-
velopment of outdoor nature is pheniMu-
enal. The tiuying public is now ab(nit
ready to " make garden," and the trade
in pot plants in flower has fairl.v ojiened.
Greenhouse men are on a hustle t(j keep
shifting work up to the needs of rapid
growing. A few points were taken at
some of the bedding plant places.

Koebling & Son's jilace on William
street, showed an active geranium trade.
.\ll stock is here sold at wholesale to
dealers. .\ general jirevailing jirice of
*.s per 100 for gei-aniiims is a rule to the
jobbing trade.

C. B. Shisler, of Williamsville, shows
neat, well grown and nice geranium
stock.

Win. Scott reports all hands busy. The
de|iartnient of outdoor w-ork geiierall.v
entered into this Siiriag, is meeting w ith
responsive success in jifitroiiage. E. A.
I'.utlers, .Niagara Falls, ri-tail place
shows active efforts given to prejiaring
a good stock of bedding stock. W. U.
.Milley, Masten street, coiiiplalns of ina-
bility to keep apace with growing condi-
tions in needed work, with sales starting
in fairly.
Jottiugs.

Dormant roses, jilong with Summer
bulb stock, at some places, aie being
offered and sold freely in the ilepartment
stores. From (>c. to 8c. is a prevailing-
retail price. One lot with roots mossed
up and cloth bound had a 15c. price at-
tached. The defective manner in which
man.v of these roots are handled or put
up as regards drying out, must give only
fatal results to a large proportion. The
jiublic .seems not to learn; a price for a
" rose bush " as low as a rosebud may be
bought for in a flower store, seems to be
the attractive bait.

On Wednesday evening, Ma.v .'!, W.
F. Kasting happened to notice" the fine
quality of a bunch of Beauty, and also
carnations, in the hands of a member of
a locally noted youthful tough gang, on
the street. Investigation led to the fact
of a breaking into his store through an
unsecured rear window. Three were
promptly arrested, two of whom w-ere
duly fined in police court.

Cut tiowers are plentiful and some at-
tempts at working off surplus by low
prices were made on Saturday last. Car-
nations offered at retail at 10c. per
dozen seemed a low notch. All the stores
did not, however, follow that lead.

Daniel B. Long visited Detroit on Sat-
tirday last.

Recent visitors included J. McHutchin-
son, representing August Rhotert, New
Y'ork City; W. Hageinann, of Philadel-
phia.

News a bit surprising and pleasing
comes with the fresh announcement that
ourformer leaderin skillful growing, who
had retired from active Ijusiness, C. F.
Christensen, has purchased a three-acre
lot about six miles distant from the Cit.v
Hall, and is actively preparing to build
anew and again embark in Ijusiness.
" Growing only for the trade this time,"
he says isto be the program. Viui.

Boston.

Market Notes.

Trade is very (juiet all round.
Stock continues on the increase; but the
quality has fallen off. Roses and carna
tions are beginning to assume their Sum-
mer size, and violets, except in the hands
of one or two grow-ers, are now not
worthy of the name. First-class stock
has become a little scarce. A limited
number of Caruot and Kai.serin is about
and make as high as .fO or l|8 whin
select. Beauty are losing color and are
sold for what they will bring, .some of
the larger ones make $2 a dozen when
the buyer wants them liadlv; others
range from $1 to $H a 100. Carnations
now average $1 a 100, many felling at
50c., 60c. and 75c. .\ few- extras make
.f 1 .50. Tulips are being cut out-of-dooi s
now- and are making 75c. to .fl a 100.

Jottings.

E. G. Sterne & Co., Boston Tavern
Horists, are now fixing up preparatory
t(j opening a retail store on Ordwax
Place, which store w- as formerly occupied
by (ialvin I'c Co. as a wholesale house.
The new firm will probably open about
.May 15.

Henry Cartwright is now getting
some fine valley, from frames, for which
he finds ready sale at $3 a 100.

A few- liostonians, including Messrs. E.
M. Wood, P. Welch, W. J. Stewart and
Chas. Evans, accompanied Fred. R.
Mathison to Lenox, Ma.ss , last week,
when Mr. Mathison read a. paperon roses
before the Lenox Horticultural Society,
Saturday evening.

The tulips in the Public Garden were
at their best the tirst of this week and
presented a handsome sight. More suc-
cess has been met with this year in the
blending of colors than in any previous
season. The following varieties presented
the best appearance: Coleur de Cardinal,
Stanley, Princess Wilhelmina, Rose Lui-
sante, I liomas Moore and Proserpine.

3Iassacliuset(s Horticultural Societ.i-.

The Ma.v exhibition held Saturday
last was a very Hue one. Though many
of tlie larger exhibitors of some flow-ers.
especiall.v pansies, were ab.sent, yet the
qualit.v of the stock shown more than
made up feu- this deficiency.

The main attractions of the show w-ere
Jolin Barr's (gardener to Mrs. B. P.
Cheney) suiierii collection of calceolarias,
and the exhibit <if Indian azaleas made
by Kenneth Finlayson, gardener to Dr.
C. (t. Weld Mrs. ( heiiey's collection w-as
awardeii first and secfuid iirizes for six
varieties and first, second and third foi-
single sjiecimen jilunts, while llr. Weld re-
ceived two firsts, one for six plants and one
for a single plant of azalea. llr. Weld also
exliibited a fine collection of haril-wood
plants, ericas, Pimelea spectabilis, Mini-
ata superba, boronias, etc. Dr. Weld's
seedling amar.vllises show-ed results of
highest cultivation. A handsome lot of
fanc.v pelargoniums was shown b.v Chas.
H. Souther, and a ver.v fine collection of
orchids liy Jas. E.Rothw-ell. J. S. Bailey
staged Cattleya Mendelli and two new-
palms, Licuala Jeanence.vi and Areca llse-
inaiini for the latter of which a silver
medal was awarded, while the former re-
ceived a certificate of merit.

In the cut-How-er exhibit a dish of pan-
sies from Mrs. E. M. Gill was the only
displa.v of these flowers in the exhibition.
.James Comley made a nice exhibit of rho-
dodendrons; Francis Blake one of au-
riculas and W. S. Edgar a vase of white
carnations.

Out-of-door narcissi and tulips, of
good quality, w-ere shown by "W. N,
Craig, and a collection of luimed narcis-
si, b.y Dr. Weld. The Harvard Botanic
Garden made a display of named hard.v
herbaceous plants. F. J. N.

Newport, R. I.

.\t the meeting of the New-port Horti-
cultural .Society held on the 10th, the
members were made happy by the an-
nouncement that an annual appropria-
tion of f 500 has been made by the State
for our Soeiet.v, said amount to be avail-
able for premiums tor any exhibitions
which may be given. It w-as voted at
this meeting that a Rose and Strawberry
Show be held in June, the details to lie
arranged by the Executive Committee.

Blooms of new dwarf French eanna.
President Bradle.v, were on exhibition,
and awarded a certificate of merit. This
is a yellow spotted, of the Florence
Vaugliau type, but with fewer spots,
being consequently of a lighter shade.
The size of bloom and truss is all right.
This variet.v is being introduced b.v R. &
J. FarquhaV & Co., of Boston, Ma.ss.

Mac.

522

Thb F=i-orists' Exchange.

..Seasonable Slock..

DRAC/ENA INDIVISA U'lio ife^iS/S'i^.f^

toi2 1u. hli;li, tlS-IKII)Cr 100.

MUSA ENSETE lo m., tix each.

flAI cue rooted cuttlngB, Vkrsohaffkltti and
llULCUS (loLDE.v QUEEU, 75 cts. per 100:16.00 per
1000. In varloty. 60 eta. per 100 ; »5.00 per 1000.

STEVIA VARIEGATA IS,°%'.«°peS.'°" ''^

....0A8H WITH OBDKR, PLKA8E

S. S. PECKHAM, New Bedford, Mass.

Mention the Florlsl"' Kxrliarig^ wt.fii writing.

STRONG HEALTHV STOCK

Hydrnnacn Olnksa, from 5!^ Inch pots, 2 to 4
great heads of hljom, just right for Decoration Day.
ja.OU per doz.

Geraniums, 4 In. pots, tn bud and bloom. $5 00 a 100.

Ijobel la. Crystal Palace. 4 In. pots. |5.00 per 100.

irinbrella Fl«nl», 4 In. pots. *3 UO per 100.

Viuca Varieuata, 2 Inch pots. $1.75 per 100;
4 inch, 10.00 per lUi.1; 5 Inch, $7.00 per 100.

GeraniuinN, koocI standard sorts, named, Mme.
Salierol.Mt Snuw. etc., tine bedding stock, 11.50 per luO.

Aecratuin. dwarf, blue and white, PrlnccBs
Paulina (new). Gleciioiiia Variegata, Lobelia
Coinpacta, llydranaea Otak^^a, Fuchsias,
In variety. Double <4iaiit Alyssiiiii, Pans
Daisy, yellow and white f^Iant, German Ivy,
Beeouia Vernou, Feverlew, Dwarf Gem.

Above in 2 in. pots, at uniform price of 11.50 per 100.

CbryBautheiiiunis, rooted cuttings, standard
sorts, f 1.25 per 100 ; $10.00 per 1000.

E. FRYER, 5:r;"£Sn;?* Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

Prices Low
for Cash.

Browallia Major

{(Want), 3 Inch, HOc. per doz.
nilVCMI IC (Chinese Lantern Plant),
rnldALId from boxes,*!. 60 per 100.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS ach' ^r°:

bu8, Modesto, Philadelphia, Whilldin, V.
Morel. M. Dean, Bonnaflon, Yanoma, Pink
and White Ivory, L Canning, ^ Inch, $2 0(1
per 100. Yellow Ivory and Pennsylvania
(new), GOc. iier doz.

J. G. EISELE, - Philadelphia, Pa.

20th and Ontario Sts.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

ALTERNANTHERAS

Per 100
P. Major and A. Nana, 2 iu., good

color $2.00

BEGONIA VERNON, 2 inch . . . 2.00

4 inch . . . 5.00

AQERATUM.blueandwhite.SJin. 3.50

GERANIUMS, assorted, 2 in. . . . 2.00

3| in. . . 3 50
C H RYS A N r H E iW U M S, rooted

cuttings, standard varieties . . 1.25
or $10.00 per lUOO.

LOBELIA, blue, dwarf, 3J in . . . 3..50

GEO. I. LilRD. 3014 Fulton St., "'n'r-

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

FINE.. .
PLANTS

VERBENAS

OEST MAMMOTH

GENERAI, COI,l,ECXION..

STRONG ROOTED CUTTINGS

IN BUD . . .
and BLOOM

per lOCO, $25.00.
20.00.

Coleus, Verschafleltll, Golden Bedder and 100 1000

an the best varieties tl 00 J8.00

Moon Flower, true 200 15.00

.per 100, $3 00
2.50;

MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS.

READY FOR IMMEDIATE SALES.

Per 100

A Iternanthern, an leading varieties $3.0*

Aeerntuin, blue and white 3.00

Cniinas. strong, from S<4 Inch pots. »6.00 and 8 00

CarnntinnN. from -1 In. pots, fine stock 12.00

Coleus, leading sorts, 2;-4 In. pots 3 00

" " *• 3 ** 5.00

Geraniums, double and slogle, 4 In. pots 800

2!^ •• !.".'.'.'! 400

" Ivy, fine variety, 4 ■■ 8.00

Heliotrope, from 3 In. pots 5.00

Hydrangea Otak^a, 5 In , bushy

Fuchsias, double and single, 3^ In. pes..

Moon Flower, 2!^ In. pots

Per 100
... 25.00
.. 8.00
... 3.00
.. 4.00
... 10.00
... 6.00
3.00
10 00

Pelarsoniuius, 2^ **

SalviaSpleudeusand Bedniau.2^.(ln. pots

vinca Varlegata and Eiegans. 4 In. pots

Violets, Marie Louise, 2'i in. pots, I25 0O

per 1000; $3.(0 per UNJ.
Pausies, In bud and bloom, fa.OO per 100; »1500

per 1000.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

Autumn Glory

Black Hawk

Dolores

Frank Hardy

H. W. Longfellow

Mtb. C. H. Pelrce

Merry Olirlstmas
Mrs. H. Chadwlck
Pennsylvania
L. H. Spaulding
Yellow Fellow
Philadelphia

Price, from 214 l"cli Pots, $6.00 per 100.
Culllngfordl Miss G. Pitcher

Eugene Dailltdou2e Merry Monarch

Gladys Spaulding Marlon Henderson

Gloria of Paclflc Major Bonnaffon

Helen Bloodgood Mrs. S. Hmiiphreys

H. W. Kieman Mrs. McK. Twombly

Harry May Marguerite Graham

Ivory Mrs. J. G. Whildin

J. E. Lager Mrs. H. Robinson

J. H. Troy Nlveus

Laredo Thos. H. Brown

W. H. Lincoln

Price, from 2^ inch pots, $3.00 per lOO.

WOOD BROS.,

Ada Spaulding Minerva

Belle of Castlewood Mutual Friend

Benj. M. GIroud Midge

Chlto Mrs. R. D. Douglass

Dorothy Toler Miss Helen Wright

Dorothy Devens Maud Adams

Eureka Mrs. S. T. Murdock

Elvena Mrs. Perrin

Golden Trophy Miss M. M. Johnson

G. F, Atkinson Maud Dean

G. W. Chllds Jlay Flower

Golden Wedding Nemesis

J. H. Woodford Pitcher and Manda

H. L. Sunderbruch Pink Ivory

lora Riverside

Lady Fitzwygram Rose Owen

Mme. Fred. Bergmann T. B. Morse

Modesto Western King

Price. 2H :nch pots, $<.00 per 100; $35.00 per lUOO.
€>!% AI»I»i:,ICAXION.

Fishkili, N. Y.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

A Few Good Things Vou Want!

Asparagus I>Uimo.!iis Nanus, 3 In js.no perlOO.

Viuea Varlegata, 3 In 3.(10 __

Kooted cuttings rso

AgeratuMi, blue and white; Double Alyssuni ;
Coleus, red and yellow; AUeruanlheras, red
and yellow; Violets, Campbell ; Asters, Semple B
Branching; Acarlel Sage, Clara Bedinan, 2 In.,
»1.5UperlOO. lycAliH WITH OKDEK.

GEO. M. EMMAN8, PJewrton, N. J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

SPECIAL OFFER.

Cyclamen Perslcum Splendens (gig.), finest strain In
the world, guaranteed true to color, strong plants, 5
toSleaves. tSOupcr 100; $35.00 per mOO. From 23^ in.
pots, ready May 1st, $5.U0 per 100 ; $40,0(t per 10OO._

Drac^na IntliviHa, Ijainnin Boibomca,
from flats, strong, 50c. per doz. ; $a 00 per lOO.

Cannar«, started from sandbed, Mme. Crozy. I-lor-
ence Vaughan, Alpbonee Bouvler, Queen Charlotte,
$3.00 per lUO. . .. „ ,

BegoniHH, Vernon and Argentea Guttata, from ?-ln.
pots. $2 50 per KM. KS^Satisfaotion Guaranteed.

PAUL MAD£R, East Stroudsburg. Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

■ OTC DC S«*inple's, separate colors, rose, shell-
MO I Lno pink, lavender, white, purple, $2 50a KtOO
VIOLETS ""'■**'' I>o"bi(; HusBian, per

CARNATI0Ns'Sr"ili.?i"(5."'"^''''"^'"''''

CAREX JAPONICA Croons, SCc.per 100.

ASPIDIOM PROLIFERUM ItXllU'r-'m

CPID/rA Anthony Walerer, strong clumps,
Orin/t-M i.f>,iiii ptT luii.

ANTHEMIS CORONARIA LX'lMlSaTo
DRAC/ENA INDIVISA ^^etTor"'^''

ANT QUANTITY AT ABOVE RATES.

A. & G. ROSBACH, Pemberton, N. J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

Fine 5tocky Plants

Per 100

20,000 Alternantliera8]y|^^°^*'"" ^I'qq

2500 Coleas, mixed. 21/2 in. pots* .V.V.V 2*00
Geraniums, up-to-date vars. 3}^ in.

pots 4 00

Bride and Bridesmaid Roses ...^.. 2 50
Asparagus Sprengerl, ready May 15. . 4.00

Sn.ilax,2iu. pots. $6.00 per ICOO 1.00

Cliinese and Obconica Primroses. Let me
book your wants, up-to-date vara., mixed.

CA8H, PLEASE.

JSS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, 0.

Mention the Florists' Exchanee when writing.

Mention the FhyrlBtfl' Exchange when writing.

SEAWANHAKA GREENHOUSES

Oyster Bay,
New York.

per doz. per 100

Abutllon. 4 varieties. 2Klnchpot8 $0.75 $6 00

Actiyrantties. 3 varieties. 2H Inch pots 60 3.00

Aiceratum, Cope*s Pet. 2!^ inch pots 50 250

" Tapis Blue. Very dwarf, 2i^ inch pots .50 3.U0

Altentaiitliera. From hotbeds, stronir 25 l.CO

Aiitlierlciini VarieKatum. From flats, strong.... 1.00 8.0U

AlyHHtiiti. (>laiit I>oul»le. 2V2 Inch pots 50 2.50

AMparaKus I'luiiioHUH Nanus. 2>i inch pots 1.00 7.00

UeicoiiiuH. AHyortt-f], ;i inch pots 60 4.00

" Veruon. 2>2 loch pots 60 360

CaunaH. Dry runts, assorted 60 2.60

•• Started. 3 Inch pots 60 3 50

CtiasnoHtonia Hisplda. 2^ Inch pots 80 6.00

ColeuH. ilest hedrtiDg vars. 2^ inch pots 30 2.00

CrotouH. Assorted, 2!^ Inch pots 1.25 lO.OJ

Cuohea Platycentra. 2J^iochpots 50 3.(10

nracsEiia intllvlsa. 4 inch pots 2.25 18.i«)

•• " f, inch pots 8.00 2.i.0()

" " 6 Inch pots 4.0(1 30.00

EarfUKluiu Graiifle. 2H inch pots 75 6.00

EnchHiaH. Assorted, 2j^ inch pots 60 4.00

German Ivy. 2Hi Inch pots 60 2.00

All orders filled In rotation. Orders of $5.00 and over F. 0.

per doz.
Geranlnms. White, Pink and Scarlet, single and

double, 3 inch pots 75

*• Ivy. Good assortment, 3 inch pots 75

Heliotrope. Blue, very strong, 2^^ loch pots 60

" " •• 4 inch pots 80

•• White, " 4 inch pots 80

** *' " 2i4inchpot8 50

Hedera Helix. "Engllsli Ivy." 21^ Inch pots.. .50
" " Sl.x Imported Varieties, 2>iin. pots. 2.00

l,atanla Borbonlca. 3 inch pots 1.26

'* ** 5 inch pots 6.00

" '* 6inchpots 9.00

I.emon Verbena. 2^ inch pots 75

niaranta Bicolor. 2>^ inch pots 75

Itlooii Vine. 2H! inch pots 60

MUNa F:ii»ete. 3inchpots 6.00

I>aiiclaiiuN I'tills. Sinchpots 8.00

nutijix Keclinata. 5inchpots 7.50

I'ilea Merpylllfolla. 2!^ inch pots 50

$,lbttiorpl,i Europea. SinHll clumps 75

HwaiiiHona Alba and Rosea. 2^ inch pots 60

I Vlnca, trailing;. Green and vai legated, 2)^ inch pots. .60

B. N.Y. Cash with order from unknown customers or C. 0.

per 100

4.00

4.00

2.60

6.00

600

2. .50

3.00

16.00

10.00

40.00

76.00

4.00

5.00

4.00

45 00

.50.00

60.00

3.(0

5 00

4 00

4.10

D.

JAMES C. CLARK, Supt. p. o. box 34, oyster Bay, n.y. WM. L. SWAN, Prop.

Mention tbtt FlorUta' SIxcbanff* wben writing.

NOTES BY TBE WHY.

Noi'thainpton, Mass.— H. W. Field
iuteuds extending- the range of houses re-
cently built.

Holyoke, Mass.— E. H. Rowland was
one of the earliest to plant out carna-
tions—Dewey Day. He has a fine lot in
Hats, first grown in pots. Spring stock
is in prime condition.

Springfield, Mass. — W. Schlatter &
Son sustained the loss of several thou-
sand pausy plants, owing to the late
hard Winter. They have a contract to
plant the first flower beds in the new
cemetery and will not fail to make them
attractive.

Mark Aitken speaks highly of carnation
Outcast, which for color and continuous
blooming tiualities is the best scarlet yet.
He intends growing it more extensively
another season. Outside of the origi-
nator, Mr. Peterson, of Cincinnati, who
continues to grow it most successfully,
Mr. Aitken's grower, Frank Hnrfltt, is
the only one I have seen do this variety
well. Others havethrown it out; but as
I have seen it at these two places it is a
flower hard to beat, if etiual.

G. S. Osborn, of Hartford, is so much
encouraged by the season's results that
he may .add to his plant during the Sum-
mer. He lias fully recovered his health.

.John Coombs has been quite sick but is
aroumj again.

D. ,\. Spear will soon rest on his oars
for the Sununer sc;iHon.

T.ll(Ki'ii;ild is lucparedfor a big ceme-
tery business. He cimtrols the patronage
of two.

Fairhaven, Conn. — Smith T. Br.adley
will soon be seen jirinind town in a mo-
tor carriage and will be, I lielieve, the
first of the craft to employ this novel con-
veyance. Mr. Bradley predicts the not
very distant time when this will be the
drummer's mode of conveyance, and
what a picnic he would have whisking
from town to town with his bundle of
samples. Plants could be refreshed at
same time the tank is replenished from a
friendly hydrant, presuming the motive
power is to be steam, as it is in Mr. Brad-
ley's machine.

Wilkesbarre, Pa.— Geo. E. Faneourt
has completed four houses, eacli 150 x 20
feet, the nucleus of what is to be an ex-
tensive plant upon land acquired last
Fall.

Evansville, Ind.— Wm. Blackman pur-
chased hist Fall ten acres of land just out-
sidetlie cit.v limits and ;l r;llij;c of iHiuses.
five in numlier, l:i."i x L';") feet, is the com-
mencement of a gradual move from the
present location.

Julius Niednagel has the former Car-
mody houses. He does both double and
single violets well.

Blnghamton, N. Y.— W. H. Graham

is the first member of the craft to embark
in the ice business. He ]i;ise.\eelleiit facili-
ties for haiuliiii^' this eoinmodity and be-
lieves he can work both branches success-
fully.

Anton F. Spofford is one of the few
who thinks he has sufficient glass and
prefers to run a little short than be too
long with stock.

The partnership which existed between
Messrs. Barnes and Moore has been dis-
solved. Mrs. Barnes will carry on the
liusiness as formerly, while Mr. Moore
will embark in a plant near the river
front.

Keene, N. H. — Ellis Bros, showed me
a bed of carnation Empress which is en-
tirely different from anything I have yet
seen of this much adversely criticised va-
riety. The bed is a soHd one and con-
tains about 250 idants, each of which
averages three feet in height, crowded
with bud and bloom. Mr. Ellis tells me
he disbudded a few only and finds thjit
those not disbudded "throw a fiower
larger than the best .\nna Webb, and do
not burst: whereas, as is well knonn,
the large single disbudded bloom bursts
every time. While the crop came in some-
\yliat late it has been continuous ever
since and will be in grand shape for Dec-
oration Day and, in fact, until the end of
the season. I think this is particularly
noteworthy, as in every instance I have
seen a bad lot of bursted blooms, but in
each case the stem was disbudded.

Corning. N. Y. — A. H. Woeppel is
justly proud of his roses, for which good
prices are obtained. He considers White
Cloud the best carnation of its color.

W. M.

May 13, 1899.

The Rlorists' Excht^nge.

523

WE HAVE THEM,
NONE BETTER!

CARNATIONS

ROOTED CUTTINGS FROM SAND AND
SOIL, GOOD. STRONG, CLEAN STOCK

WILLIAM SCOTT $1 50 per 100

DAYBREAK 1 50

PORTIA 1 50

ALASKA 1 50

THOMAS CARTLEDQE 2 00

METEOR 2 00

ALBERTINI $2 00 per 100

MeGOWAN 2 00

GENESEE 2 50

JUBILEE . 2 00

FLORA HILL 2 50

ARMAZINDY ... ... 2 50

WHITE CLOUD $5 00 per 100

MRS. BRADT 5 00

MRS. JAMES DEAN 5 00

EVANSTON 5 00 "

MRS. JOOST 5 00

GOLD mJGGET 6 00 "

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI,

Id 3, 4 and 6
inch pots.

BABY PRIMROSE,

In 4 inch
pot8.

DRACiENA INOIVISA,

In 5 and 6
inch pots.

Liberal discounts for liberal orders. All ship-
ments will be well packed. We will endeavor to
please you. Send in your orders early. Write us
your wants; we can supply tbem.

LAKEVIEW ROSE GARDENS,

Wholesale Growers of

Cut Flowers, Plants

and Palms.

JAMESTOWN, N.Y.

Mention thg 'Plorlsta* KxcJianee ■wh^n ■wrrltlnK.

PRIZE FOR NEW CARNATION

Will be awarded by Pennsylvania Horticultural Society to the
growers of our Winter Blooming Seedlings.

One hundred fine plants, FOUR DOLLARS by mail, and wo
pay postage. Send for our circular of particulars.

AMERICAN ROSE COMPANY, Washington, D. C.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

UCUf PADMATIOM Al MA The originator, Mr. Caspar Aul. has at last decided to let It go, color a
new UnnllM I lun nunin little deeper than Argyle, but brighter. It has produced more flowers
than any variety we have, tested Ave years. $1.5tl per doz. ; $3.00 per 100 ; $70.00 per lOOO.

PADMAXinUC Kooted Cuttlnpra. Evelina. $4.00 per 100; Genesee, white, $4.00 per 100; Bon Ton. red. $5.00 per
UMnnM I lUnO lOO: GoldNuKget.$5,00perU)0; white Cloud, $5.00 per lUO; Argyle, $5.00 per 100 ; Daybreak,
Flora Ilill Victor. $2.00 per 100. $15.00 per 1000; Wm. Scott. McGowan. Portia. $1.50 per UX); $10.00 per 1000,
ilADlUTA UmCCAUCCAmA "^^^ hottest selling plant for retail, flne for ferneries, makes One 3 or 4 In.
nAilAnlA niAdOHIIIlCMnM pot plants. 21u. pots. $ladoz..|GalOO. 3 in. pois. $l,50a doz., $8a 100.
DAUnAMIIQ IITII IQ 5'° nota. 15 to 18 ins. high strong and PPRMQ fn 2 In. pots for ferneries.

rAnUAnUo U I ILIO bealthy. $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 perlOO. rCnWO 6 varleileB, $3.00 per 100.

ASl»AUA(;rS Sprcnceri. fltrung. 2^^ In. pots. $7.00 per lOO; 3!^ In., strong. $8.00 per 10(».
ANTHERICUM VAKIEGATUM, strong, 2H In. pots, $2.5<;i per 100. J^r-Ternis, cash or C. O. D.

Mention this paper.

C. MERKEL & SON, Mentor, Ohio.

Mention the norlflts' Exchange when writing.

CARNATIONS

strongly rooted and must be sold to make
room. Flora Hill, Armazindy, Mayor Pingree,
$3.00 per 100 ; $15.00 per lUflO.

Harrison's White, Portia, Scott, Eldorado,
Rose Queen, McGowan, $1.25 a 100 ; $10 a 1000.

JOS. REN&RD, Unionville, Chester Co., Pa.

Mention the PlorlBts* Exchangre when wrltlnc.

Rooted Cuttings of New and
Standard

CARNATIONS.

SEND FOR PRICE LIST

WM. SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Penn.

Mention the Florist.' Exchange when writing.

I H. WEBER & SONS \

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HEADQUARTERS FOR

HIGH-GRADE STOCK ONLY
AT LIVING PRICES.

r^UR New Price List is bristling
with new and good things. It
contains an honest description of
everything we offer. It will pay you
to send for it before mal<ing up your
orders.

H. WEBER & SONS,

Oakland, Md.

Mention thn Florists' Exchange when writing.

C/lff/V/l TIONS

Rooted Cuttings.

Per 100 Per 10(10

Flora Hill $2.00 $15.00

Wm. Soott 1.00 7.50

Lizzie McGowan . . 1.00 7.50

Portia 1.00 10.00

Eldorado 2.00 15.00

Jolin Young 5.00 40.00

EDWARD J. TAYLOR,

Southport, Conn.

Mention the FloHats' Exchange when writlnfr.

miiiiiiiiiimmiiiiiiimiiiuiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiimiiii

CARNATIONS

GooJ Stock SMILAX

P^rS'J PANSIES

ALBERT M. HERR,

Lancaster, Pa. |

?niiimn!iiiiiimmiiii!imiiii!iiiiiimimimiimiiiinmm!ii

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

MUST BE SOLD !

Rooted Cuttings and Plants of

Choice seedlings and standard varieties, at
Assignees' Sale. Comprising the stock lately
belonging to W. R. SHELMIRE. Much of
this stock is large, topped back and suitable
for SUMMER BLOOM.

Also a large lot of

LADY CAMPBELL V^ll\.s

And a few FARQUHAR and CALIFORNIA.
Stock in flrst-class condition and ready to set
in field. Correspondence solicited.

C. J. PENNOCK ) Assignees

WM. SWAYNE i ^^*'^"®*^-

KENNETT SQUARE, PA.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wiitlnf.

CARNATIONS

THE • BIG- SIX

CARNATIONS.

Flora Ilill, Daybreak, Jabilee,

$2X0 per lOO; f 15.00 per 1000.
Gold NiiKftet, Mrs. Bradt* White Cloud,

$5.00 per 100 ; $40.00 per lOOU.
Also nine most promlslog varletlBB oi '99 and fifteen
leading etiiudard varieties.

GEO. HANCOCK & SON, •^""mic"'""

Mention the FlorlBts' Exohanee ^phen wrltlnv.

ROOTKD CUTTINGS
Well rooted and

healthy stock.

VICTOR »1.60 per 100; tI2.60 per 1000.

McQOWAN... 1.00 " 7.60 "

WM. aroTT... 1.00 •• 7.6O ••

FINE fSNILAX PLANTS, 2 inch cote, H.03
per 100 ; »8.00 per 1000; 3 Inch pots. |1,50 per ICO.

PRINCESS OF WALES VIOLET dumps,
*1.00 per 100. Cash with older.

L.R.HANCOCK,LockBox69i Burlington, N.J.

M**ntlon the Florlats' Exchange when writing.

CARNATIONS!

Healthy, trHDSplanted plants, Wm. Scott,
McGowan, $1.00 per 100; |8 01) per 1000. Helen
Keller, Illizzar.i, 81.25 per 100; |12.00 per WOO.

HARDV I VV, 4 inch puts. 60c. perdtiz.

l<JASXlIIt.TllJM, I»warf,3>s Inch pots,
$3 011 per lit).

ASPimSXRA.Btrong, $3.50 per doz.

CASH WITH OBDHR.

ALEX. SCHULTZ, PHILLIPSBURG, N. J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

5 F. Dorner & Sons Co. ■

: CARNATIONS :

LA FAYETTE, IND.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Rooted Cuttings of New and Standard

CARNATIONS

Extra strong and healthy, from soil, rooted
early, prices low. Correspondence solicited.

GHIS. AKEHURST j[ SON, White Marshjd.

Mention the FlorlstB* Exchange when writing.

SELECTED c,„„ SELECTED
CUTTINGS "°"* STOCK

CARNATIONS

FROM SAND AND SOIL.

These are from the lots propagated for our
own use and are all right.

10,000 McGowan,

J 500 Albertina,

1500 Daybreak,

$1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000.

RUTLEDQE NURSERIES

RUTLEDCE, PA.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrttlBg.

I QRALLERT & CO., I

* CARNATION I
I GROWERS, Ji %

* San Mateo Co., - COLMA, CAL t

Mention the Florlsta' tJxchange when writing.

■■■ WM. MURPHY =■■

s WdolesaieCariiatioiiIirower i

STATION F

CINCINNATI, OHIO

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

IN GOOD, STRONG, HEALTHY,

CARNATION PLANTS

From 2% In. potB. Flora Hill, Jubilee. Triumph and
Morello at $2.25 per 100 Albertlnl, Brldesnmld and
Kohlnoor at |1.50 per 100. liose Queen, Feach Blow,
Wm. Scott, L. McGowan and Meteor at t;l.25 per 100.

FUCHSIAS, 14 good vars,2!'fi In. pots, at $1.50 per
100 to close out, we need the room. Cash \, Ith order.

LOGAN AVE.GREENHOUSES, Danville, ill.

Mention the Florist*' Exchange when writing.

$1.66 per doz., $10 per 100.

Bradt $6.00 per 100

'White Cloud 6.0U "

K. Hill 2.00 ••

Victor 3.00 "

Daybreak 2.C0 "

H. F. LITTLEFIELD, - Worcester, Mass.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writine

10,000 Carnation Cuttings

Scott, McGowan, Eldorado. Fisher, etc..

fl,25 per lOO: $10.00 per lUOO

Daybreak, $2.00 per 100; $15 00 per 1000.

' lUI 1 1 lUI C Bonnaffon. Mrs. Henry Koblnson,
IVI V iVI O Glor> of Paclflc. etc.. 2^ In. pots,
$3.00 per 100. Also rooted cuttings of above.

5000 CiERANIUMS, 3i^ Inch pots, $6.00 per 100

CARL J. DANE, West Medford, Mass.

Mention the Pforlsta* Exchange when wrlilng.

Carnations. Rooted

Cuttings.

Our Specialty.

CARNATIONS

The Best of the New and Standard Varieties.

Pink— Vk-tur. Triumph, Mrs. Jas. Dean, Albertlul,
C. A. Dana, Daybreak, Wm. Scott. While— Flora
HIU, Alba Superba, Evelina, John Young, Lizzie Mc-
Gowan. Scarlet— Bon Ton. Yellow— Mayor Pin-
gree. Crimson- Empress. Vnriegaled— Lily Dean
and Amiazlcdy. Ready January 20. Stock guaranteed
free from disease of any kind.

New varieties not mentioned In this ist can La
furnished at disseminator's prices.
RHRVCIIITUFIIIIIIC from 2 In. pots, of standard
unniOAIIinCnUmd vars., $2.50 a lOO; $20 a 1000.

Don't order until you get our prices. Price List
ready now.

JOHN HACKETT &. CO.,

63d St., near Elmwood Ave., PHILA., PA .

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

usiness Paper
usiness Men.:'
^•^ Florists' Exchange

524

THe RL-ORISTS' Hxchtxnge.

J. K. ALLEN,

Wholisal* Commission Dealer In

CUT F=l-OiniERS,

67 W. 28th Street, New York.

Orders br mall or teleeraph promptly attended
to. Telephone Call. 383 3Sth Bt.

ROSES, Blue and White VIOLETS, Specliltlei.

W. S. ALLEN,

17 West aSth St., New York.

BLAUVELT & GUTTMAN,

36 W. 27th St., NEW YORK,

lissi'

Consignments of flrBt.claas stock solicited.

Orders l.y mall or telcKrarli ■■f<-^:'",;,''|,'"=" °'
attention. p?"ni»'XK I46.i-18tli St.

CUT FLOWER EXCBANCE

404-412 E. 34th St., N.Y., near Ftrry.

Open every Morning at 6 O'clock: a. m. for the

Sale of Cut Flowers.

This IB not a commlBBlon house ; the market

conelsts of Individual stands.

"Wall Space for Advertising Purposes to Rent

J. DONALDSON, SECRETARY.

DECKER, BUUVELT CO.

WBOLKSALE DKALKR3 IN

CUT FLOWERS- PLANTS

42 W. 28th St., New York.

Conslenmenta solicited. Shipping orders will

receive prompt and careful attenllun.

Telephone; 2387-18tu Strkkt.

WM. H. CUNTHER,

Wholesale Florist

VIOLETS AND CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

Conslgnmen's Solicited.

30 West 29th St., New York.

Telephone, 23(11)— SStli S reet.

MICHAEL A. HART,

Wholesale S Commission Florist,

44 W. 29th St., New York.

Telephone CaU, 1307 38tli 8t.
▲11 kind! ot Boiei Vlcete and Cainatloni

a ipeotalty.
ORDEItS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.

EDWARD C. HORAN,

Wholesale Florist

No. 34 W. 29th St., New York.

The Bride, Mermet and American Beauty,
Specialties.

JULIUS LANG,

Wholesale Florist

53 VnEST 30tli ST.

OoiulffnmentA Solicited. NEW YORK.

p"^ fibristi

so WliTiOTf STREET NY. CITY.

McKELLAR & WINTERSON,

"Wholesale Commission Jobbers

In Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturers of Wire Work.

45, 47, 49 WABASH AVENUE,

CHICAGO, ILL.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND, wiiox.es^x.e

CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS* SUPPLIES.
No. 67 Bromfleld St. and 18 Chapman Place, BOSTON. MASS.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut

Flowers...

Names and Varieties

New York

Vlay 13 1899

Boston

\Iay 4 1899

Philadelphia

May 3. 1899

Baltimore

Hay 11. 1899

Buffalo

Hay 10. 1899

10.00 to 16.01'

12.00 to 2

l.,»

iO.OO to 40.00

... to ...

.'O.OO to 30.00

4.00 to 10.01
2.00 to 4.(«
1.00 to 2.0(1

8.00 to 10.01
4.00 to 6.01
.... to ....

10.00 to 23.00
6. 00 to 15.00
3.00 to 6.01

6.00 to 20.01
O.IIO to 12.01'
4 00 to 6.01'

U.O) to 20.00

6.00 to 10.00

" Cullfl & ordinarj

1.00 to 3.00

1.00 to .5.01
1.00 to B.Ol
1.00 to 3.0(1
1.00 to 3.0(1
4.00 to 6.u(
3.0D to 6.01

1.00 to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
.... to

B.Ol
6.0

8 '.01

3.0" to 1.01
.1.00 to 6.00
.... to ....
.... to ....
3.00 to 6.01
2.0O to 3.111'

3.00 to 5.01
3.00 to 6.00
.... to ....
... to ....
3.00 to 5.00
2.00 to 3.01'

1.00 to 6.00

l.OOto 6.00

....to ....

1. 00 to 4.00

1

1.00 to 6 00

A La France ordinary...

1.00 to 5.00

O " eitra

.... to ....

.... to

4.00 to 8.01

4 00 to 5.011

.... to ....

e

.... to ....

.... to
1.00 to
.... to

6 '.6(1

.... to ....
3.00 to 6.0O
.... to ....

3.0 1 to 3.01
3.U0 to 6.00
.... to ....

... to ....

1.00 to 6.01
1.00 to 2.0(1

1.00 to 6.00

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to
l.OOto

i'.w

.... to ....
.... to ...

3.00 to 3.00
.... to 2.00

1.00 to 3.00

Papa Qontier

.... to ....

.... to ....

1.00 to 3.01'
.... to ....

1.00 to
.... to

s.oc

2.O0 to 4.00
.... to ...

3.00 to 3.00
.... to ....

1.00 to 3.00

Sonv. de Wootton

1 00 to 4.00

ORCHIDS— Cattleyas

.'5.00 to 51,00

.... to

... to 60.00

.... to ... .

J J. 00 to 60.00

Cypripediume

8.00 to 25.0(1

.... to

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to ....

Dendroblum formosum.

.... to ....

.... to

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to ....

others

6. no to 8 00

.... to

.... to ...

.... to ....

.... to ....

f Int'r grades, all colorB.
M ( White....

.3'. to 1.00

.50 to

.7.=)

.23 to 1.01

.60 to .76

.60 to .75

,3,'i to l.OC

1.00 to

1.2.'i

1.00 to 1.50

l.OOto 1.2,5

.75 to 1 00

e Standard J Pink

.35 to 1 0(

1.10 to

1.2.',

l.OOto 1..5I'

1.00 to 1.2n

.75 to l.CO

* Varieties 1 Red

.3-1 to 1.0(

1.00 to

1 .'ii-

1.00 to 1.5

1.00 to 1.3

.75 to 1.00

— ( Yel.&Var

.35 to 1.01

1.00 to

1.2f

l.'O to 1.61

l.OOto 1.2

l.OOto 1.60

5 'Fancy— I White....

2.00 to 2.6(

1.50 to

2.0(

1.2". to 2.0(

.... to 1.60

1.60 to 2.O0

£ («.),« hi„h.rt J Pii''

2.00 to 2.51

1.61 to

2, IK

1.25 to 2.01

.... to 1.5(1

1.50 to 2.00

W grades of i i;*^?'.*;;""
C» BtLdardvar) ( Yel.&Var

2.00 to 2.51

1.50 to

2.01

1.25 to 2.01

.... to 1.61

1.60 to 2.00

2.00 to 2..';(

1.50 to

2.01

1 26 to 2.00

.... to 1.51

1.60 to 2.00

i

1

C

I
I
I

J

3. on to 4.00

.75 to 1.0(

)5.0(1 to 40. 0(

2.60 to 3.0(
.76 to 1.00
.... to 60.0(1
4.00 to 6 01
1.00 to 2.6f
.50 to .7.^
1.00 to 3.01
4.00 to 8.01
l.OOto 3.01

1.60 to 2.01
.75 to 1.60
16.00 to 60.00
5 10 to 6.01
2.00 to 3.01
.75 to 1.51
.... to ....
5.00 to 8.00
2.00 to 4. a

.... to ....
.... to 1.0
!5.00 to 75 00
6.00 to 6 0(
.... to ....
.... to 3.0(
.... to ....
6.00 to 6.00
.40 to .51

l.BO to 2 00

76 to 1 00

3.00 to 4.0(1
.... to .60

.... to

.60 to .6n
.... to .51

25 to 75

... to

3.00 to 4.0(
1.00 to 2.0(

6.00 to 8 00

jIly OF THE Valley

3.00 to 4 00

Mignonette— ordinary.. . .

1.00 to 3.0(

1.00 to

l.bl

l.OOto 1.5'

.60 to 1.0(

1.00 to 3.00

" fancy

3.00 to 6.01

2.00 to

3.01

2.00 to 4.01

.... to ....

.... to ....

iijARCissns

.60 to .61

1.60 to

2.6'

.... to ...

.25 to .5(

.... to ....

1

.10 to .2(

12.00 to 20. n(

.60 to .6(

.35 to .51
10.00 to 16. 0(
1.00 to 2.0(

.60 to .7r
16.00 to 20. (K
.... to ...

.... to .25
16.00 to 23.0(
.... to i.5r

20 to 50

roLips

.50 to 1.00

Violets- ordinary

. 15 to .»

.20 to

.rf

.... to ...

.... to ...

.... to ....

extra

.20 to .2.

.40 to

.51

) .... to ...

.... to ...

.... to ....

FRANK MILLANG,

Wholesale CommlBBlon Dealer In

CUT FLOWERS

408 E. 34th ST., NEW YORK CITY.

Cat Flower Exchange. Telephone Call. 10W-S8th.

Vf^ntlon the FlorlaU' Excbaiwe when wrltloK.

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see our Correspondence Colnmns.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,

WJ^LOlesale Florist

Open Day and Mght from 12 A. Al. Mondays to 10 P.M. Saturdays.
1612- 14- 16-18 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO., LTD.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

LONG DISTANCE PHONE
2157.

CONSIGNMENTS
SOLICITED.

WHITE FOR PRICE LIST.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 705 Penn Ave., PITTSBURG, Pa.

HEADQUARTERS.

In Western
New York. Try us |

ROSES, CARNATIONS AND
ALL SBASONABLE FLOWERS.

WM. F. HASTING. S'„''°X?o„

Afao Dealer In Florists' Supplies A Wire Designs.
Mention the Florljiu

Always on

CARNATIONS,

BRIDESMAIDS,

BRIDES,

THE NEW YORK GUT FLOWER GO.

I 19-121 West 23d Street,
112-114 West 24th Street,

TiUpboBt 733- Mth. NEW YORK.

CONSIONMINTS SOLIOITID.

Sptciai Attention Givtn to Shlppmq Orders.

iAi. F=. SHERIDKN

Wholesale Oommlnoton Dealer In

CUT FLOWERS

39 West 28th St., New York.
Telepbon«, 2M-38th St.
I PRICK LIST SBNT ON APPLICATION.

Wholesale Florists, j7 jobbers m

rVA^^FLORISTS'

>^/^ SUPPLIES

FLORISTS' VASES.

Horticultural Auctioneers*
84 Hawley Street, BOSTON*

ElxctiAnce wtino wnuoK

■"lUHS H. Tbakndlt.

OBAKLBI BCHENOS.

TRAENDLY & SCHENCK,

Wholesale Florists,

SB W. 28th St. tnH CUT FLOWER EXCHANSI,
NEW YORK.

Tdephone 961-i8tta Bt.

^F^Confll^menti SoUctted

JOHN YOUNG,

Wholesale Florist

51 WEST 28th ST.,

NEW YORK.
CYCAS PALM LEAVES Always on nand.

HICKS & CRAWBUCK,
Wholesale Gommission Florists,

no LIVINGSTON ST.,

Consignments Solicited. BROOKLYN, N. Y.

lieiHujitir

CUT FLOWERS, STRICTLY WHOLESALE |

19 Botrum Plict. BROOKLYN, N.Y.
Open to receive ConslKninents of
CHOICE FLOWERS at any time.

THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.,
Wholesale Florist,

43 West 38th Street,

NEW YORK.

WM. J. BAKER,

Wholesale Florist,

J 432 So. Penn Square,

.#t,^PHE.ADELPHLA., PA.

DUMONT & CO..

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

No. 1305 FUbert St., Fhiladelphla.

*PHONE,

CUT FLOWERS

New England Headquarters for

AMERICAN BEAUTIES

Of wbich we make a specialty.
WELCH BROS..

15 riiOVINCE ST., BOSTON, MASS.

Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

May 13, 1899.

The F=i-Orists' Exchange.

525

FRED. EHRET,

Wholesale Florist

1403 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE,
PHILADELPHIA.

GEO. M. MOSS,
Wholesale Florist

32 South 17th St., PHILADELPHIA. PA.

Long Distance 'Phone. 1J330 D.

ConBlgnmentB of choice ROSES, CARNATIONS,

VIOLETS solicited.

Fine VALLEY In stock at all times.

LEO NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist

17 N. JUNIPER ST.,

"-""^hone'sos's A. Philadelphia.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

EDWARD REID,

Wholesale Florist

1626 Ranstead St.. PHILADELPHIA,

Bet. Market and Chestnut Sts.

ALL CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON,

■llLKPnoNE 3966 A.

BASSETT & WASHBURN,

"Wtiolesale Dealers and Growers of

CUT FLOWERS

75 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO, ILL.

Greenhouses at Hinsdale, HI.

L.D. 'Phone at ClilcivKo. Main 223.

L. U. 'Phone at Hinsdale, No. 10.

I KEHHICOTT BROS. COMPillY.

Wholesale Cut Flowers

42 and 44 E. Randolph Street,

CHICAGO, ILL.

WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY.

WIETOR BROTHERS.

8UCCKSB0KB TO

ROQERS PARK FLORAL CO.,

Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers

DFFICK and BALK8ROOM,

51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO.

Headquarters for AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

HOLTOH i HUKKEL GO.,

WHOLESILE FLORISTS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Manufacturers of Wire Designs.

457 MilwaukeeSt. MILWAUKEE, WIS.

'Phone Main 874. P. O. Box 103.

REINBERG BROS.

WHOLESALE GROWERS OF

j_ IC^I .^ . _ . .M, M M •nd CARNATIONS. We are Headqu.r.
Ut I lowers ter. for FINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES

"°o°r°Gl»M SALESROOM, 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL

We on «li all order, on ihort notice
with all leading varieties of ROSES
and CARNATIONS. We are Headquar-
ter! for FINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

Mention the FlorlBtB' Exchange when writing.

DECORATION DAY SPECIALTIES.

We are local headquarters for Bronze or Green Galax, Fresh
Cycas Leaves, Leucothoe Sprays, Magnolia Leaves, Palm
Crowns and Palm Leaves, and all kinds of "Green Goods at
market prices.

We have 1,500,000 QALAX LEAVES in Cold Storage.

HARRY A. BUNYARD, 42 W. 28th St., New York City.

Telephone 'iSS? ISlh.

Mention the FlorlsU' Exchange when writing.

CUT STRINGS, 8 to 10 ft.
long, 50c. per string.

Shipped to any part of the countrv.

"W. laC. ELLIOTT, - Bx-xglzL-fcoix, ]i/Lass-

Mention the Florists' Excbange when writing.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Names and Varieties

Clilcago

May 10, 1899

A. Beadty, fancy— special.

" extra

No. 1

" Culls & ordinary

Bride

Bridesmaid

CusiD

uf Hoste

0 K. A. Victoria

o» La France, ordinary...

^ " extra

Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan.

Niphetos

PapaGontier

Perle

Souv. de WoottOQ

ORCHIDS— Cattleyas

Cypripediums

Dendrohium formosum..

" others

f Inf'r grades, all colors
( White
Standard
,2 Varieties
~ ' " ■ &Var

•Fancy— ( White

C (The highest J P'°''

«0 (trades of 1 Ketl .......

C9 standard »ar) [ Yel.&Var.

l_ NovEliTIES

ADIANTUM

Asparagus

Callas

Daffodils

Da I8IE8

Hyacinths

Lilies

Lily op the Valley

Mignonette— ordinary.. . .

" fancy

Narcissus

Pansies

Smilax

Tulips

Violets— ordinary

" extra

i White ....
Pink
Red
Yel.&Var

St. Louis

May 8. ISgC

J'l.OO to 25.00

1.5.00 to 18.00

8.00 to 13.00

4.00 to 6.0(1

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1.511
1.60
1.60
1.60
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Cincinnati

May 10, 1899

to 25.011

3,0(1
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4.00

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1,60
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3,00
3,00
3.00

Milwauicee

May 9, 1899

Toronto

May 9. 18!

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20,00

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6,00
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C. A. KUEHN,

WHOLESALE FLORIST,

1122 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo.

A COMPLETE LINE OF WIRE OESIGRS.

Plante, Blooma (White Orchlde Specially); Duplex and
otber pans ; Manual of Culture ; Orchid Food ; iDeecll-
cldes: FumlgatorH; Peat. Mobs. otc. Circulars eeut.
WiLLOWMKAD Gardens, East Orange, N. J.

M«»nt1nn th<> IHnrlHtj' F.xchRng** whAn wrttltlg.

LAGER & HURRELL.rp^feTol

...ORCHIDS

L^LIA ANCEPS AI.,BA juet arrived In fine
condition, li^elin Auceps and li. Aiituni-
ualiM to follow ehortly.

Cherry Wood Baskets, Fresh Moss »"0 Peat.
SUMMIT, N. J.

Exchange when writing.

ST. LOUIS

Gut Flower Co.,

Wholesale Florists,

1332 PINE STREET

St. Louis, no.

Correspondeno©

Solicited.

Mention the Florl.tg'

E. G. HILL & CO. I

Wholesale Florists

RICHMOND, INDIANA.

Mpntlon the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Galax Leaves.

CHAS. H. mCKSECKER, LInvllle, N. C

Mention th« Florists* Exchange when writing.

DAGGER FERNS

Delivered by Express for $ I per 1 000.

C.VSI! WITH (IHDER.
Orders of less thau 2000 not accepted.

R. A. LEE, Evergreen, Ala.

SuccesBor to Lee. Wiitkins it ('o.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

GRLIIl LEPVES

— and

LeuGottoe Sprays

FOR SPRING AND SUMMER USE

Write for prices to

HARLAN P. KELSEY,

""InZr* Boston, Mass.

Mention the norlsta' Exchange when writing.

DAGGER FERNS

First quality. $1.50 per 1000. Send us your orders for
Decoration l»iiv and be eure tf ymr stock.

FINE LAUREL FESTOONING, f„^,.P" '^

See our fine Lnnrel Wreaths, Princess Pine,

nioHsrs of all kinds. All orders by wire or mall
promptly filled.

%?'eir Boston, Mass.

M»-n[lnn Kip Klnrlsl.f Kxchantif

r ht» Florist*' Kxchange wht-n writing

GROWL FERN GO.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

REMOVAL

TO QROWERS===Address Your Boxes Hereafter

E. c. HORAN, 47 W. 28th ST.

Mention tie Florists' Exchange wHen writing.

526

The Fl-orists* Exchmnge.

H

.„DEAL WITH...

EADQUARTER

s

We have for years made it a special
study to place ourselves in a position
where we would be fully equipped to fur-
nish best service at lowest prices in
all supplies needed by the trade in the
way of

PRINTED
MATTER

And talie pleasure in appending herewith
a list of our Specialties. Further in-
formation will be given with pleasure and
promptness.

Specialties in Job Printing

Billheads

Letterheads

Noteheade

Statements

Daybooks

Send for our

Business Cards
Labels
Envelopes
Tags
Ledgers
" Combination Offer.'

Catalogues

Our trade in these increases yearly,
and we have every facility for
their prompt execution. We have
thousands of illustrations for this
purpose, free to customers.

Illustrations

Made to order and for sale, for
catalogue and other purposes.

The Three Color Process

A success. Send for circulars.

Mailing Tubes

For Small Plants. Send for latest
Price List.

Special Designs

Drawn and engraved to order, for
printing, embossing or lithograjih-
ing on envelopes, stationery, etc.

Live Plants
Cut Flowers

Every grower needs more or less
of these labels, tor shipping stock,
and we are prepared to furnisli
same in approved designs. Send
tor Price List.

Certificates

Of Merit, Diplomas and Premium
Cards, for award at exhibitions, &c.
We carry in stock a number of
designs, or will design to order.
Particulars on application.

Exhibition Stationery

Judge's Book
Entry Card
Prize Pasters

A complete, concise, labor-saving out-
fit for all Secretaries. Practical to
the core. Our system in use by
leading societies. Price List and
instructions "How to Use" fur-
nished on application.

Boolcs— Trade Literature

We are headquarters for aU books
published on Horticultural and
Floricultural subjects. Send stamp
for oui' complete catalogue.

Magazines

And Current Literature— Furnished
" in elul)" with Florists' Exchange
or separately. Will be glad to lill
your order. Ask for our Club List.

Binders

We furnish at 75 cts., postpaid, a
durable leather backed cover in
which to file your numbers of the
Florists' Exchange. It will last
for several years. Every reader
should have one.

Entry Form
Exhibitor's Book
Class Book

ADDRBSS TI>UE ORDEES TO

A.T.DELAMAREPTG.&PUB.CO.,Lt(l.

PUBL18HEBS FLOBISTB' SXOHANGH.

P. o. Box 1697. 2 to 8 Duane St., N.Y.

Toronto.

Market Glutted.

The extreme hot weather continued
last week and the market is still glutted
with cut stock ; the qualitj- generally is
not so good as it has been. The heat
and drought have brought along outside
bulbous flowers very fast, and unless we
get more rain and cooler weather soon
Spring flowers will be over. Tulips are
not nearly so good as last year; the
same may be said of nearly all Spring

stock.

Florists who handle nursery goods are
having a very short season this year, as
shrubs and trees have started right into
grow till

Business in cut flowers has been very
slow, and that combined with the large
tjuautity has brought prices down to a
very low ebb.

Plant trade is picking up. There was
a very fair demand for stock on St. Law-
rence market on Saturday, but prices
were rather low.

The very hard Winter we have passed
through has killed a good many bulbs
and herbaceous plants.

Firms that do a catalogue trade are
sending out large quantities of stock.
Some lines are already sold out, and the
indications are that trade will be a record
breaker this year.

Society Items.

The May meeting of the Horticul-
tural Society was held on the 2d., Vice-
President Tyrrell in the chair. The at-
tendance was small, the members being
busy with Spring- work. A paper on fill-
ing- and caring lor window boxes, writ-
ten by Mr. Collins, was read by Mr.
McQueen. A general discussion followed.
A number of questions asked by amateur
members were answered by Messrs.
Chambers, Watkins, Mills and Manton.

F. G. Foster, of Hamilton, is again
very ill. T. M.

Ottawa.

The weather for the past two weeks
has been fine for outside operations, but
too dry for vegetation, as we have not
yet had our Spring rains. Sweet peas
are up, but trees are nor yet in leaf.

Business is very good. Roses are plenti-
ful and have reached the low figure of
.^lOc. per dozen, and to make sure that
the Ottawa public does not run short,
wholesalers have been shipping into the
*'any kind of business stores" large
quantities at ridiculous prices. Carna-
tions are none too plentiful and appar-
ently have nothingtodo withthedepart-
raen tal stores, as we hear of no carnations
given away with gloves, etc.

Funeral demand has been brisk and
the Masons have helped to keep stock
down with a couple of banquets of im-
portance.

Pansies (good) are starting to go at
50c. per dozen, and inquiries for gerani-
ums and verbenas areof daily occurrence.
Bedding stock is A No. 1 both in quan-
tity and quality, and as we are supposed
to be prosperous at the present time, a
good Spring trade is insured.

C. Scrim has the posts on the ground
for a new violet house, 95x25 feet. Mr.
Scrim is giving a good deal of time and
attention as park commissionerto bring-
ing order out of chaos in our manv little
parks, with apparent good results, veri-
fying my former remarks that practical
gardeners should be on such boards.

As things look, the poor florist will
still have to contribute his little mite to
theGovernment exchequer in the form of
duty on azaleas. E.

Pougfhkeepsie, N. Y.

Owing to the pressure of Spring work
there was only a small attendance at
the Dutchess County Horticultural So-
ciety's meeting held May 3. Thomas
Emerson announced that William Dins-
more, Esq., had offered two ^25 silver
cups tor collections of carnations and
chrysanthemuniH, to be competed for at
the Autumn exhibition, November 8, 9
and 10. It was announced that the next
meeting being at Annandale in connec-
tion with the rose show there, June 14,
Miss Cruger would like to know the
number likely tobein attendance. Those
intending to be present were requested
to send tlieir names to the secretary.
W. G. G.

The Right Cypress for
Greenhouse Material.

Have you heard of Cypress Greenhouse Material that has not been satisfactory?
If you have it does not follow that Cypress is not the best lumber to use. There is
White Cypress, Yellow Cypress and Red Cypress ; there is Cypress that grows on the
high lands and Cypress that grows in the swamps.

All of these different kinds are not suitable for greenhouse purposes. Do you
know which kind is best and do you know that kind when you see it? If not you
would better buy from those that do know and will deliver exactly what they sell. We
introduced Cypress for greenhouse construction and pushed it to the front. We know
all about it. For fifteen years we have made a specialty of furnishing it, and during
this time we have built up a reputation thai we cannot afford to jeopardize We send
out the best only.

Lockland Lumber Co.,

LOCKLAND, O.

Write for Circulars
or Estimates.

Mention the Florists' Bxchan^e wben wrlttnc.

CATALOGUES RECEIVED.

Edward II. Taber, Miilville, N- Y.~Piice
List of Vegetable and Flowering Plants.

Newport Ndrsery Co., Newport, R. I.—
Illustrated Catalogue of Ornamental Trees,

Shrubs. Roses, Etc. Plants suitable for sea-
side planting a specialty.

Henry W. Gibbons, New York City.— Cata-
logue of Greenhouse Building and Heating,
fully illustrated, contains much valuable in-
formation on the subjecr, also on the Gibbons
Tempering Apparatus.

"NICOMITE"

By tbe Bag-, 2

Ton or Carload. 4

■ WKITE US FOR QUOTATIONS. ^

: ELLIS & POLLWORTH |

t MILWAUKEE, WIS. •

»♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦t

Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

SllMine SllKaline

Just the thing
for tying

bouquets and

stringing
Smilax.

Manufactured Expressly for Florists

BY

JOHN C. MEYER & CO.,

87 Summer St., Boston, Mass.

Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

BOSTOM FLOmST LETTEI GO.

Manufacturers of FLORISTS' LETTERS.

I>lmetiilons «t
this box, n In.
lODR bj IS In,
wide and 12 in.
high. 2Bectlonju

Thi« wooden box nicely utaified and T»rnl«hed,
t8xSOxl2 made In two wectlonit, one for each Rise
Utter, clven anar with flmt order of 600 letters.

Block Let ters, \]4 or 2 loch stie, per 100. tS.OO.
Sorlpt Lsttere, $4 00.
Fftitener with eaoh letter or word.
Used bf laadtnti florloti everrwhere and for
iftle by all wholeaale flo tita and supply dealers.

N. F. McCarthy, Xreas. & nanager,
A'SISni BOSTONr MASS. uZ^^.Uu

Mention th« Florists' Hxchange when wrltlnff.

(PATENT)

VAPOR INSECTICIDE

No labor required

HarmleBs to bloom and foliage.

A certain killer of

RHD SPIOER, GREEX Fr,Y,

and all other Insect pests.

The Tobacco Wireliousing and Trading Comtanj,

LOUISVILLF, KY.

STANDARD FLOWER ROTS

First Quality
IK in., per 1000. .«2 40

2 in., " .. 2 75
2V, in., " .. 3 35

3 in., " .. 4 10 , >. ...

Packages extra.

C. HENNECKECO.'""-^^^"'

Mp'ntlon the Florleta' Kichanjre wben writing-

STANDARD ♦ POTS.

We are now ready to supply a superior
quality of Pots in unlimited quantities.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.

A. H. HEWS & CO.,

NORTH CAMBRIDGE, - MASS.

Mention the Florist.' Eichange when writing

Cream Color.

SVi in., per 1000, t 4 95

4 in., " 8 20

5 in., " 10 80

6 in., " 16 50

STANDARD FLOWER POTS!

Packed In small crates, easy to handle.

1500 2 In. pots In crate, 14.

15002'
1500 2>i
100O3

800 3)^

5004

320 5

144 6

Price per crate

5.25
600
5.00
5.80
4.50
4.51
3.16

Price per crate
120 7 la. pots In crate, $4.20
60 8 '• " 3.00

48 9 " " 3.6(1

4810 " " 4.80

2411 " " 3.60

2412 " •' 4.80
1214 " •• 4.80

616 " ■ 4.50

Send for price list

Seed pans, same price as pots. ,

of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn
Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off for cash with order.

HILFINGER BROS. POTTERY,

OR--- FORT EDWARD, N.Y.

AueusT RoLKKE & SONS, New York Agents,

52 Dkt Street, New Tobk City
Monflfin thft Florlatg' Bxchange when wrltlnr.

Neponset Flower Pots

Made of Waterproof Cardboard,
of nice Terra Cotta color.

Terms— Net cash with order. If ordered shipped by
freiffht. add 30 cent, carcaffe.

Packed In Qross Weight

Blie Crates of per 1000 pots PerlOO Per 1000

2Mlnch 1000 about 20 lbs 10 25 »2 20

24 " 1000 •• 23" 30 2(0

:i •• 1000 " 34 '• 46 8 95

3« •' 1000 " 16 '• 60 6 10

4 " 600 " 76 " 80 690

6 •' 600 •• 100" 120 10 36

6 " 600 " 160" 165 14 66

Standard Pot Measure,

Less quantities than full crates at 100 rates.

Full sample dozens of a size mailed on receipt of

10c. 12c. V.c. 22c. 30c. 46c. 60c.

For2Min. 2>i In. 3 In. 3^ In. 4 In. 5 In. 6 In. pots.

F. W. BIRD A; SON, Manufacturere.
Addreaa all orders to our General Affente,

August Rolker & Sons

62 DEY STREET. NEW YORK, ^
Our Eastern Asenta are:

R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., Boston, Mass.

May 13, 1899.

Xhb F=l.orists' Exchange.

527

mmmmi

liOlilE'RlT'"
IGOnPAf

g!3-7l9WHi
HILADELPHli^

SlANDAfef

Pots

BRANCH WAREHOUSES I
C«mrB«; «nd ffpatiKe Avennri. Jer«»7 Ctt^. II. J,
J*«k«oa A** A r«ar«OD 61., Lang laUnd Oty, H. T.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

RED TOWERS BRAND

BONE MEAL

FOR FLORISTS

100 11). bag. SI. 75 200 lb. bag, S3. 3.5

Vi ton, S7.50 Vi ton, S14.50

1 ton, S28.00

F. O. B. Bridgeport, Conn.

— ALBO —

Odorless Lawn Dressing

and

....Garden Fertilizers.

TERMS, CASH WITH ORDER

RED TOWERS GREENHOUSES

HACKENSACK, N. J.

Mention the FlnHnt»' Rrrthanir** wh«»n writla»-

Mentlon the IHorlBta' Exchange when writing.

SCOL,I.AY>S

IBIPBOVED

PUTTY BULB

For Olazlne Sash, Etc.,

— AI-BO THB—

PATENT PLANT SPRINKLER

For Bale by your Seedsman
or tent, poitpaid. for 81,00.

JOHN A. SCOLLAT,

7i & 78 Myrtle Ave.,
BROOKL.YN, - N. Y.
SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE.

Uention th« Florlats* Excb&nve when wrltlnc.

m FLOWER BOIES

Three awards for superiority.
Send for illustrated list. . . .

EDWeBDUDOCKEB'SS'

Mention the Florlais' Exchange when writing

FRIIIT IND FLOWER PLITES

Seed Packets and Supplies of all kinds for
NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS and SEEDSMEN

stock Cuta. 10c. per snuare inch- Engraving by all
proceeseB. Printing and Llchographlcg.

Illustrated Cntalog:tieH a Specialty.

VREDENBURG & CO., - Rochester, N.Y.

Mho Liu n the Klorintu Kxrhantj-- * n>-ri >» ritinK

SHEEP MANURE

Cleaned and prepared expreiely (or florlsti* iii«.
f ou will And It the genuine article. For reference
to Iti being flnt-olaii I refer yon to Henry F.
MtohcM, 1018 Market Street, Phlla., Pa. Trial bagi
of IM lbs.. I3.W: per ton. 136.00. M ton at ton rat*.
Caih with order.

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

lOiaOntarlcrSt., PHILA., PA.

Mention the Florlata' Elxchange when writing

GEORGE RIPPERGER,

SHEEP MANURE

I have now on hand a large quantity of
Al SHEEP MANUI^. »-Send for Price

List and Sample

BcHt Fertilizer for Top Dressine.

?r^^ty"U?„''.r^t'.'- LONG ISLAND CITY.

Mention the Florlets' Exchange when writing.

PURE WHALE

OIL SOAP,

the old standby
Plantwa^band Iq-
sectlclde. We offer the box of 12 one pound liars for
$1.20 ; Ibe box of 60 one pound bars for $5.00. Increased
rfsulrs obtained when mixed with our concentrated
Tobacco Exlrnct,prlre $1.00 the gallon. Can be used
to advantage In dally sprinkling with our KrHHH Ball
Pcrffci InNect DesiroyiT, to be attached to
hose. Price $5,0(» each. Examine our la'est Seed List.

>UBUSTHDLKER&S0NS.52DeYSt..N.Y.

Mention the Florlete' Exchange when writing.

Tobacco Stems

FRESH, CLEAN, STRONG.
300 pound balea, $ 1 .50. Ton, $9.00

i^-Eer„i„eT„°ii.Vh'.°.:: mushroom spawn

$6.50 per 100 lbs.

H. G. FAUST a CO., rn^s^^-^^ PHILA., PA.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

TOU SlKlULl) KNOW WHAT
NCITKl) OIIOWEICJ SAY

Imperial Liquid

Vai^/^^ jTiam rooa does

V^^Hb^T^ Inodorous, not expcDslve. Full

^^^^^B Infonnatton, tiookleta, prIcPB on

V '^ requcBt. Lending Eastern Denlers

handle It. Eastern Cbeiiiical Co.. IVlfrs.,

ti'iO Atlantic Avenue. Bop^ton. i>In8H.

Plant Food

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing,

TOBACCO
STEMS.

Bales, 300 to 500 Iba.,

70c. per 100 lbs.

TOBACCO DUST.

CagB 25, 5(1 and 100 lbs. 214

cla. per lb.
Above extra strong and
freBb.

SYRACUSE FLOWER
POTS '

eOLB AGENT FOB
NEW JEHBET.

FIBRE VASES, RUSTIC
HANGING BASKETS,
HOSE AND GLASS.

U. CUTLER RYERSON.^^^l'A'KfT-;;

Mention the Florlata' B:xchanK« when writing.

COM BINING the
qualities of an
absolute insect exter-
mlnator with those of
a vignroua fertilizer.
Recommended and In
use by the foremost
florists and nurserymen
In the land. For Sale at
the Seed Stores.

ROSE MF6. CO.,

Niagara Fails, New York

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

Bargains.

My one dollar subscription for the Florists*
Exchange gives me more bargaios than any
other dollar invested. Let her grow.

Greenville. N. C. OLLEN E. WARREN.

ouKtat to INSITRH rl /% I I
Hl»»GL,A88ai{:alnBt f llkXl-^

FOB PABTIODLABB ADDBKBB

JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y, Saddle River, N.J.

Mention the Florlata* Exchange when writing

We ha.e s fx HANDLING COLLECTIONS
Xwhere I FoR SECURING REPORTS. . . .

yoR INFOKMATHiN WBITK

THE NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE,

C. S. LODER. Scc'y, 271 Broadway, New York.
Mention th«» Fiorlstn' Exchange when writing.

REED & KELLER

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

122 W. 25th Street,
NEliV YORK CITY.

EM1LSTEFFEMS>

ESTABUSHED
1866

5UCC." N.STEFFENS.
"oSTEFFEKSBROSi

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

LONG'S "HANDY" ORDER SHEETS, f.™ p.

These lead to accurate methods. 7J x 5J inches. In pads of 100 sheets.

J pad 100 sheets (sample order) by mail prepaid, . . 24 cents.

5 " 500 " or up, " "... 22 " per pad.

5 " 500 " " by express, $0.90 . . . or 18 "

JO " 1000 " " " 1.70 per 1000 sheets, or 18 "

50 " 5000 " " " 1.50 per 1000 " 15 " "

100 " 10000 " " " 1.30 per 1000 " 13 " "

Postage stamps acceptable for amounts of $1.00 or less. Single Sample Sheet Free.

DAN'L B. LONG, publisher, BUFFALO, N. Y.

Mention the FlorlaU' Kxehanr* ^hmir »T^fii»«

GERMINATE your SEEDS in
J A POO FIBRE. (Every healthy
seed will come up.) . .^ .

STRIKE your CUTTINGS in
JADOO FIBRE. (With ordinary
care loo per cent, will root.) . .

TRY "JADOO" AND BE CONVINCED.

THE aiBIGaH JHOOO CO.,

8 1 1 Fairmount Ave.,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.

THmm'^mmmmmmmmmmmmm}

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

RESIDENTIAL SITES AND [NIONMENTS

IN THREE PARTS:

Part I — Residential Sites

Part II — Planting and Introduction to Undulations

Part III— Villa Gardens and Public Grounds

All contained In One Royal Quarto Volume. Full Cloth.
Plain Edges. $2.50; Full Gilt, $3.00.

Illustrated with orer fifty Plans, Diagrams and IlIustratlonB, with lucid descriptive

text and all necessary information for the development of Home and Public

Grounds, showing principles and adaptations of planting suitable.to

all requirements from Villa to Mansion. Superbly printed, in

new clear type, on the finest wood^cut paper.

For Sale By

A. T. DE LA MARE PT6. J PUB. CO. Ltd.. P. 0. Box 1697, New York.

».r-,., •^f^r-^tjr t.r-nAt n» Thc author Is an expert on his subject, hence the advice which he
NEW YORK HERALD gives may be regarded as authoritative. • • " In everyway the
book has been made suitable for those who are Interested In landscape gardening.

f-.^o-T'^M ^i i^Dc The main subject of gently assisting nature, rather than denuding and
BOSTON GLOBE mutllaclne, • • • is the underlying principle of this admirably printed
and illustrated volume. '

FLORISTS' E

cinct way that cannot fall to be of Immeuse'service to all concerned.

— An oinhrtMtp vnliimp • • • Illustrated by large plana of

COUNTRY GENTLEMAN house gSSds.EarS and parks, showing not only the general
scheme of arrangement, but thc positions of the various trees and shrubs adapted to harmonious collocation.

•^/■,-, u « »i ^ c The author has Imparted the knowledge he has acquired, during
XOHANUfc. many years of careful and painstaking study. In a clear and sue-

528

The F=i_orists'

■XCHWISGE.

HOT-BED
GREENHOUSE
VENTILATOR
* GULF CYPRESS BARS

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

MANUFACTURED BY

S. JACOBS i SONS, Office 406 W. 13th St., New York.

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Estimates and
Catalogues
Cheerfully Furnished.

Greenhouse Glass at Wholesale

Factory. Storerooms:

Borough of Queens,

N.Y.

GLASS

We carry the largest
stock of Greenhouse
Glass In New York.

We make a specialty
of 1 6x24s and can
make special prices.

SELECTED BRANDS IN FRENCH AND AMERICAN.

HOLBROOK BROmERS, 85 to 89 Beekman St.. New York.

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Uentlnn th« Florlati

ZchanRft when writing

ADOO FIBRE and
ADOO LIQUID

Will do all that is claimed
If Intelligently Used .■* .*

TRY THEM!

Kxi-hariBf whfn wrltlnK.

SUMMER IN WINTER

•y Using

Siandard Greenhouse Boilers

On* cent gets our Oataloffn*.

GIBLIN & CO., • Utlca, N. T.

Mention th« Plorlatfl' Elxohange when writing.

:^mpOi""

<f^:\'m^'

WITH THE "INCOMPARABLE"

■ "INCOMPAR/

BORDEAUX NOZZLE

. iLnt KLnOSENL hpuAVKii

, MaliCH KiiiiiIhIoii whlli^' l*iiiiiplne.

THE DEMINQ cb.V kALEM, OHIO.

Twelve v..fi.lte« of .S|.raytTH. I'lMPSOP
ALLklMlS. Writ* iLHOroLir i;.n'l VVeNteni 111
AgeDlH. Ili'nnloii it HuUhvU, CliiniKo, ni«.

CaUi-f^un anj foriimliLi iimllt.l FREE.

Mention Ih* Flori»t» tt«rh«n.» wh^n wttttT>«

4^:

eutsche Gartne^/enunc^

Largest Circulation of any German
Horticultural Publication.

Subflcrlb'TS and (:i.rn'B[niTi(lcrit8 In (.-very part of the
world. I'rofiiKcly llliiHtraH.'d and itriutlcul arllch'8
covering the wliole Ucld of Rardimlnc give ttje ihohI
truBtwdrthy tind qiilckeHt p'P'ntsHl'out all progrcBa In
liorUciiltiire in Knroittran and otliur countrlt;8.

As an Advertising Medium it offers the best f^cilltUs
for opening foreign business relations.

I'libllHlifd W.'ckly. Siili-crlptlun price f U i)(i per yetir,
iniill'-d fn-c to nil ciHiiitrlcH. Siunple coplea frc-e.

Mention the FlorlBta' Bxohange when writing.

Narserymep. Seedsmen and Florists

Wishing to do business witfi
burope should send for the

"HORTICULTURAL
....ADVERTISER"

ThlHlH tlie HrltiMli 'I'rade Taper, be-
Inff renil weekly hy nil Horticultural
traderH; It iHalHo taken l»y over 1000
of the boHt Oontinental houHOH. An-
nual HiibHcrlptlon to cover coHt of
poHta^e, 75 contH. AddreHH

EDITORS OF THE

H.

Chllwell Nurseries. NOTTS, ENGLAND.
Mention tlie Florleta* Exchange wtien writing.

MASTICA

FOR GLAZING GRCENHOUSES.

Proyen superior to putty easier lo apply and stays on.
Not affected by extremes of weather. Endorsed by

Sronilnent llorlfllH. Send for descriptive circular of
laHticn. and ^lasllra filnzinff [tlachlnea.

F. 0. PIERCE GO.,*,"rV'F"uu°:r'sr' New York.

i-;TrhHrnr»

CfPRE^S

IS MUCH MORE DURABLE THAN PINE.

r^CYPRESS
SASH BARS

ui> ToiZ FEET >N LENGTH on LOf^GER

GREENHOUS

ANDOTHEH BUILDING MATERIAL.

Sof\(J\foi' our Illustrated Book
"CYPRESS LUMBERamd(tsUSES."

Send lot^ur Special GreenhousXirculir.

theA.T S^reari^ Lymber (o.,
^ NetK^nsgi^i $9ST8N, f^s.

Mnntlnn i fi^ Kl-.n-i- h;\

o. 412 TO 422

'.Hawthorne AV.

CHICAGO.IU

th« F-1,.r.«'« t.>.-hM' p.

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

Cat. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress.

BEST GRADES. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP.

A. DIETSGH & CO. sHEp'riliVAVE CHICAGO, ILL.

Mention the Florlaf ' Exchange when writing

FOR GREENHOUSES, GRAP-
ERIES, CONSERVATORIES,
ANO HOTBEDS.

VANHORNE, GRIFFEN

GLASS

GLASS

& CO.,

French and American Glass. ** J?o* aR«JwroH st!"" NEW YORK

Mention the Florlits' Eichange when writing. ____

INTERNATIONAL HEATER CO.

237 WATER ST., NEW YORK
BOSTON, 47 UNION ST. CHICAGO, 86 E. LAKE ST.

'w^V^E^R BOILERS m GREENHOUSES

Over 50 years' experience. Write for Catalogue.

Mention the FlorlstB* Elxchansa when wrltlDg.

On Your Coal Bills

IF YOUR HOUSES ARE HEATEO BY

A FURMAN BOILER.

Send for larg^e illustrated Catalogue,
Florists' Edition. Let us makt >cu
an estimate FREE.

THE HERENDEEN MFG. GO.

Home Oftice:

50 Fay St., Geneva, N. V.

New England Office:

54 Oliver St., Boston.

Mention Paper.

HOTHOUSE GLASS

All Sizes a Specialty.

C. S. WEBER & CO.

4 Desbrosses Street, New York.

Mention the Florists' Exchang*^ when writing.

For'Calkinar

CoNi Iron

Pipe.

For
Stoppingr
LeakH.l

SMOOTH ON JOINTS
SMOOTH ON GISTINGS

SMOOTH ON MFG. CO.,

547 Communipaw Ave., JERSEY CITY, N.J.

Ybkelajtd Tompkins, B. S., Chemist and Manager.
Mt^ntinn tho F'lnrlHtg' Bxohang** wh<>n writing

Efins InproTed Chilluge

lioller bearing eelf-olllng devise,
niitoiiiiitlc Btnp, solid link 'chain
Hinkes the IMI'IiOVED CHAL-
LKNGE the most perfect appa-
raTUB In the market.

Write for catalogue and prices
before placing your ordtra else-
where.

Quaker City Machine Co.,

IMCIiniONn, IND.

Mention the Florl»t»' Exchange when wrltlBK.

GLASS

For Qreenhouses, Graperies,
Hotbeds, Conservatories,

and all other purposes. Get oub Fio-
tiRES BEFORE BUYING. Estimates freely
given.

N. COWEN'SSON,
392-94 W. Broadway, New York.

v'^ntlon th(^ Flnrtsts' Exchange whpn writing.

YiVlUATIN£2j^5^

Balanced <

FOK PAKTICULAKS ADDRESS

E.A.ORMSBYJelroseJass.

Mpntlon th» Florlwtn' BiTrhflnge when ^n^tlnjr.

IF YOU WANT A

GOOD SASH LIFT

For a Very Little Money Get

V- THE
"NEW OEPRRTUtlE."

For Descriptive Catalogue Seud to

J. D. CARMODY, EVANSVILLE, IND.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchang'e when writing.

May 13,1899.

The I=i-orists'

;XCHKNGE.

529

LORD & BURNHAM CO.,

Plans and estimates furnished
cuniiilete. or tor mnteri'
Send 4 cts. postage (or

■ -- '■-:- ■ 1 , „i,. Highest Awards i

erected cunMjIete. orator jnntenal^i|nlj^^^ ^^ ^^^^^^^^ j_.^^ greenhouse Construction

IHEEPnSE BEBTIUMP VEHTIIHTIUB.

rc and Bui

pitchin

Horticultural Architecture and Building

0

ESTABLISHED 1844.

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CO
CO

CO

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CO

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CO

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Ilptipst, economy. Moderate cost- Al"o
,r Inleat catalogue of Heating and Vcntll-

'rice on Application.

rnoL OFFICE AND WORKS:

rvingtcJn-on-hudson, n. y.
I wrltlnv. ,

233 Mercer Straet, • HEW YORK.
FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS.

NINETEEN SIZES.

Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus.

RosehouBeB, GrMnhouBes, Etc., of IroD
, Frame Construction erected complet*

' '"ill or the Structural Iron Work ship-

JJi'l ped ready for erection.

^;j' Iron Frame Benches with the

" Perfect Drainaee Bench Til»"
•r Slate Tops. ^

«E«I. 4C. roSXAGE rOR .I,W;»XRAXEO CATAI^GITE.

]/30Flffil6NEYlAVlD

BY BUYING NEW UP-TO-DATE

Gable and Pipe (entilators. Soil Siiters, Insecticiiie Mixers.

^•-SEND FOR NEW ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE.-^^

A. Q. WOLF <c BRO., Dayton, Ohio.

,, ... - »K* THorUfw' ffiTrhwngA wh»n writing

s

^

^i-

VALVES

I

an writing.

id^Zie N.3ALINA5T
^^^ SYRACUSE N.Y.

O

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Co

'asNVAov Ni aievAVd

-jeaX j3d 001$ - 'NOIJ.dlU3SanS

and Heated

ctly by

138 LIBERTY STREET,
I PJE'W VORK.

ESTIMATES FKEE.

len wilting.

•H0MVH3XH .SlSraOlJ HHl

11

...MAS POSIllVKl-y NO EQUAL FOR...

STRENGTH, DURABILITY and NEATNESS.

r.narantced for 10 years. Has a solid wheel and shaft cast in
one (ma^eable IronK No slipping on Line Shaft as the case with
all others. CataloRuefree

FOR GREENHOUSES

WATER

RICHMOND
HEATERS

STEAM

85 CENTER ST.,
NEW YORK.

RICHMOND STOVE CO.

NORWICH, CONN-

,li..i. lUe florl-l" b.»cli.iii>f » l,,ij_~rm..i.

'OCLUSIVELY

A Greenhouse Heater.

Specially adapted for the work. Easy
to erect. Simple in operation. Eco-
nomical as to consumption of fuel.
Send for catalogue and list of prices.

MYERS & CO.

(Ebtablisubd 1849,)

15 18-1520 So. 9th St., Philadelphia.

Mention the FlorlsW Exchange when writing _,

MeQttoD this paper.

,.E. HIPPARD, Younestown, Ohio.

Water Every Day in the Year for
Flowers and Lawns when . . •

Rider -Ericsson Hot Air Pumps

are used. Nearly 2.5,000 sold during the past 2.,
years. Prices reduced. Send to nearest office
for catalogue *' X."

Rider=Ericsson Engine Co.,

O'lPnrflftndt Ht New York. 1 BO Lake street, ChloaRO.

. mi Crale St., Montreal. P.Q- 23 A Pitt St -Sydney. N-S.« .
Tenlentivliey 71- Ilaviina, Cuba.

Hmtlon the Florl»U' Exchange when wiitlnf.

THE...

Gorton Side Feed Boiler

SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR

GREENHOUSE HEATING.

YOU WANT THE BEST. WE HAVE IT.

Send for Catalogue and invesiigafe for yourself.

GORTON & LIDGERWOOD CO.,

96 Liberty Street, New York.

Mention the Florists' E:tchange when wrltlne.

528

The^ F=i_orists'

•XCHWNGE.

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HOT-BED-
QREENHOUSE
VENTILATOR

HMiMiMHiaaiBBBBaa"""""*""'*'*'"'"*''"''!

' GULF CYPRESS BARS

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

MANUFACTURED BY

S. JACOBS & SONS, Office 406 W. 13th St., New York,

Greenhouse Glass at Wholesale ~

Estimates and
Catalogues
Cheerfully Furnished.

■

■

Factory. Storerooms; *

Borough of Queens, *

N.Y. ■

Ufntlon the Flortut^' I^:jhan(r» aihan wntlnt

GLASS

We carry the largest
stock of Greenhouse
Glass In New York.

We make a specialty
of I6x24s and can
make special prices.

SELECTED BRANDS IN FRENCH AND AMERICAN.

IIOLBROOK BROTHERS, 85 to 89 Beekman St.. New York.

ADOO FIBRE and
ADOO LIQUID

■Will do all that is claimed
If Intelligently Used J* J*

■TRY THEM!

M*'nTU>n the Florlwii'' Kxchang*- whep writing.

SUMMER IN WINTER

■y Using

Standard Greenhouse Boilers

One cent g«ti oar Oatalofn*.

GIBLIN & CO., . CUca, N. Y.

Mention tlie Florists' Exchange when writing.

IviASTICA

FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES,

Proven superior to putty cwBier lu tipply and stays on.
Not affected by estremes of weather. Endorsed by
prominent florists. Send for deBcrlptlve circular oi
MaHiicn, and l>Ia»«tica lilaziiiK ftlnchlnea.

F. 0. PIERCE CO.,'i'f«*'luitonX."'MBwYorli.

Mcarlnn rh*> P'lortmB ^W'-hHnKo whpn wrrttlni,'

CYPRESS

IS MUCH MJORE DURABLE THAN PINE.

SASH bars]

UP Toi(2. FEET iH LENGTH or LONSER.

iREENHOUSE

AND OT^EW BUILDING MATTERIAL.

Sena\forour Ittustr«te<J BooK
"CYPJ^ESS LUMBERAWorrsUSES."

ih'- h'|..ri-.i!

Kx''hnnirf

JOHN a

412 to 422
siAWTHORNEAV:

^geutscKe Qartne^Teiiunc^

Largest Circulation of any German
Horticultural Publication.

Subscribers and Correspondents In every part of the
world. ProfuHt'ly Uluh-lriired and practical articles
covering tbe wliole Held of gardening give tbe mo^t
trustworthy and quickest r»'pint8 about all progrees lu
horticulture lu Ktiropean and otber countries.
As an Advertising Medium It offers the best facilities

for opening foreign business rtlations.

Publlslied Wrekly. Subscription price f 3 0(1 per year,

mailed free to all counirfee. Sample copies free.

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL,

Cat. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress.

BEST GRADES. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP.

A. Dl ETSGH & GO. shefViIi'dV CHIG AGO, ILL. I

Mention the Florleta' Elxcbangg when writing

GLASS

FOR GREENHOUSES, GRAP-
ERIES, CONSERVATORIES,
AND HOTBEDS.

GUI

ii(^wi(5l\/roIIer>lT(urh

Mention the Florlata' Exohange when wrltlnig.

Nnrserymen. Seedsmen and Florists

Wishing to do business with
burope should send for the

"HORTICULTURAL
....ADVERTISER"

This is the BrlliHh Trade I*aper, be-
ing read weekly by all Horticultural
traders; it Ik alsn taken by over 1000
of the bcHt Continental housea. An-
nual subHcrlption to cover coHt of
poHtase, 75 centH, AddrewH

EDITORS OF THE " H. A."

Chllwell Nurseries. NOTTS, ENGLAND.
Mention the Florleti* Exchange when writing.

VANHORNE, GRIFFEN & CO.

French and American Glass. *° *iotXl\llmorsT" ' NEW YO

UeatloD the Flortjta' Exchange when writing.

INTERNATIONAL HEATER

237 Water St., NEW YORK.
BOSTON, 47 UNION ST. CHICAGO, 86 E. LAKE ST

'wVrfR BOILERS mGREENHOU:

Over 50 years' experience. Write for Catalogue

Mention the FlorlBtj' Exchange when writing.

On Your Coal Bills

IF YOUR HOUSES ARE HEATED BY

A FURMAN BOILER.

Send for large Illustrated Catalogue,
Florists' Edition. Let us makt >ou
an estimate FREE.

THE HERENDEEN MFG. GO.

Home Office:

50 Fay St., Geneva, N. Y.

New England Office:

54 Oliver St., Boston.

Mention Paper.

FOK PARTICULARS ADDRESS

E.A.ORMSBYJelroseJass.

Mention the FtoHatB' ETchftnge when writing.

IF YOU WANT A

GOOD SASH LIFT

For a Very Little Money Get

THE
•NEW OEPftRTUHE,"
"VEMTlLaTING f\PPL)a^tCE,"^

For Descriptive Catalogne Send to

J. D. CARMGDY, EVANSVILLE, IND.

Mention the Florists' Exchane^ when writing.

May 13, 1899.

Thb Florists' Exchange.

529

LORD & BURNHAM CO.,

Horticultural Architects and Builders and Manufacturers of Heating and
Ventilating Apparatus.

Plans and estimatea furnished on application lor Heating and Ventilating Apparatus
erected complete, or for material only. HlRhest Awards at the World « !• air.

Send * cts. postage for Catalogue of Patent Iron Greenhouse Construction.

1 ««i Iffy T f ( *»

■, 1 IjI - 1 . '

l!liEE|IH0D8E HEIITI)I6^H|ID VEHTILJITIP,

Horticultural Architecture and Building.

pitching^^Go

ESTABLISHED 1844.

233 Marcsr Street, • NEW YORK.

FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS.

NINETEEN SIZES.
Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus.

Rosehouses, Greenhouses, Etc., of Iron
Frame Construction erected complet*
or the Structural Iron Work ship-
I ped ready for erection.

i\/ Iron Frame Benches with the

" Perfect Drainage Bench Til«"
•r Slate Tops.

SEND 4C. POSTAGE EOR ILLUBXRAXED CAXAl,OGlJE.

\t.'tll|.>lt Ihr- hi

New SECTIONAL HOT WATER HEATER.
Speclallv aiiantprt to Urge ranee«. Will heat up to I6,ai0 feet of plasB. HIehest economy. Moderate cost. Also
beaters for smaller work. Send 5 cents postnee to f.Vw York office for latest catalogue of Heating and Ventil-
ating Apparatus. Estimates furnished for Cypress Greeuhouse Material.

We Make Special Greenhouse PUTTY— Price on Application.

NEW YORi< office: GEN«-RBL OFFICE AND WORKS:

ST. JAMES BUILDING, B'WAY UNO 26TH ST. IRVINGTtfN-ON-HUDSON, N.Y.

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PIPE

Wronght Iron Pipe, Valves, Cooks, Fit-
tings, etc., for Steam and Hot "Water ;
Rubber Hose, Pnmps and Well Points.

WM. H. KAY, 42 Dey St.. New York.

VALVES

Mention the PlorUta' ExchanffQ when wrlUnff.

226 N.5AL1NA5T
3YRACU6E N.Y.

.*,,. fi --1^1.

K^r-tiq n|f»i ™-h*n

Greenhouses Built and Heated

Economically and Perfectly by

HENRY W. GIBBONS,

1/3 OF YOUR MONEY SAVED

BY BUYING NEW UP-TO-DATE

Cable and Pipe Ventilators, Soil Sifters, Insecticide Mixers.

^•-SEND FOR NEW ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE.-*^

A. Q. WOLF It BRO., Dayton, Ohio.

► ho THrtriata' RxchqnB'o wh«n \^Tlt1n»

FOR GREENHOUSES

WATER

RICHMOND
HEATERS

W !

STEAM

85 CENTER ST.
NEW YORK.

RICHMOND STOVE CO.

NORWICH, CONN.

jiuuilnu Ltie b'luMtita t^xeli.iiiyt- w Iimii wrHtii.

138 LIBERTY STREET,
ISE'«V VORK.

EXPERT ADVICE AND PLANS FURNISHED. ESTIMATES FREE.
Mention the Florists' Exehanse when writing.

...MAS POSITIVELY NO EQUAL FOR...

STRENGTH, DURABILITY and NEATNESS.

Guaranteed for 10 years. Haa a solid wheel and shaft cast In
one (malleable Iron). No slipping on Line Shaft as the case with
all others. Catalogue free.

Mention this paper.

.E. HIPPARD, Vounestown, Ohio.

Water Every Day in the Year for
Flowers and Lawns when . . .

Rider ^--Ericssoii Hot Air Pumps

are used. Nearly 25,000 sold during the past 25
years. Prices reduced. Send to nearest office
for catalogue ** X,"

Rider=Ericsson Engine Co.,

22 Cortlandt St., New York. I 80 Lake Street. Chicago.
239 FrankllD Street, Boston. 4il N. 7tli St , Phlladelnbla
G'Ji Craig St., Montreal. P.Q. I 22 A Pitt St.. Sydnej'.N.S.W.
Tenlente-Rey 7t, Havana, Cuba.

Mention the FlorisU* ExchaDge when wrltlnt-

EXCLUSIVELY

A Greenhouse Heater.

Specially adapted for the work. Easy
to erect. Simple in operation. Eco-
nomical as to consumption of fuel.
Send for catalogue and list of prices.

MYERS & CO.

CESTABLISHBD 1849.)

I5I8-I520 So. 9th St., Philadelphia.

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...TiacE...

Gorton Side Feed Boiler

SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR

GREENHOUSE HEATING.

YOU WANT THE BEST. WE HAVE IT.

Send for Catalogue and investigate for yourself.

GORTON & LIDGERWOOD CO.

96 Liberty Street, New York.

^

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530

Thb Rlorists*

rXCHWNGE.

May 13, 189»^

For Florists and Market Gardeners.
Wholesale Catalogue sent on Application.

SEMPLE'S ASTER, choice strain, pink, white and lavender,
j4f oz., 40 cents; oz., |1.50.

W. C. BECKERT, ^^IT Allegheny, Pa.

jROSE HILL NURSERIES!

S lmportant!==For Growing. ■

reaoa

Seedlings, I and 2 leaves, from seed ■

pans, $6 SOalOO; $60.00 a 1000. ■

2-inch pots, $10.00 a 100. ■

2K-inchpots, $14.00 a 100. ■

All First Class Stock. Last Chance before repotting same. Send for Sample.

5 SIEBRECHT & SON,

New Rochelle, N. Y. S

Mention the Floriata' Exchange when writing.

specialty:
Floral Metal
Designs ^jt

**#

Florists' Simiiiles.

Specialty : Wheat Sheaves.

SPECIALTY:

Prepared ^ ^
Cycas Leaves.

A. HERRMANN

. • . WRITE FOR CATALOGUE.
404, 406, 408, 410, 412 East 34th Street.
NEW YORK CITY.

Manufacturer of Metal Floral Designs

Importer and Dealer in Florists' .^iinnDes.

ITOVELXIES o

F= THB

SEiLSON.

New Hybrid Carnation Vulcan ^af,l^?l-',"«« ?rrhr'?e''d.''l?rrfr°el

flowering variety, strong, erect grower, no stick needed Well-established plants, from 2W Inch
" ' HOOperdozen Sa.OO per 100(23 at 100 rate.

pots, 3 for 25 cts! _

ACAl^YPHA SANDERI !. ^.....'.. Strong plan t87i Inch pots,

Size of Pot Perdoz.

. m Inch »0 50

-- ■■ 50

ASPARAGUS SPRENiJERI

AGERATIini, PRINCESS PAULINE

BROWAELIA, NEW (JIANT .

CAI.I.A, I,ITTI.E GEM

PHYSAMS FKANtlllETTI (Chinese Lantern Plant)..

DEUTZIA LEDIOINEI

DRAC.KNA INDIVISA, strong

CLE>IATIS, large flowering varieties. 2-year-old
CARNATION, VICTOR, well-established plant ....;.'"
CANNA.S, standard varieties. Write for prices

1*^

50

1 00
50

2 00

3 00

50c. each*

Per 100
t4 00

400

400

7 00

4 00

5 00

20 00
300

C. EISELE, ( Ith and Jefferson Sts., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

MwwMff th# ytnrtatB' Rxohange when writing

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Largest Stock in the Country.

Ail goods up-to-date and of superior quality
Write U8 for prices and other information
Our new Catalogue Bent on application to
the trade only.

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.,

60. 52, 54, 66 N. Fourth St., PHILADELPHIA, Pa.

^SlieTf%7 BOSTON FERN

^00 per 100 ; $4U.C0 per ItiOO.
Beddlns Plants, Dracfena Indivisa, Ficus.

SEND Fi>B LIST.

L. H. FOS TER, 46 King St., Dorchester. Mass,

Seedliners. VERV FIME, ready
for THREE IBiCH potB, by
mail, $3.0U iifr luu. We pay the
postage. t^~CASH WrrH Obdeu.

American Rose Company, Washington, D. G.

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ASPARAGUS ..
.. SPRENQERI

Nice one year plants from 2^ pots,
$6.00 per 100; $50.00 perlOOO. . . .

DRACCNA INDIVISA

strong plants, from 3-inch pots, J6.00 per 100
from 3K-iDch pots, $8.00 per 100.
Descriptive Price List now ready— send for it.

VICK& HILL GO. Rochester, N.Y.

Mention the nortrti' Exchange when writinir

>itiAtti.LAAiti.LiAUt.LAAL4t.L.ULUl..Uit>.A..L,|4^Ui.AAit*.A.l/

JAPAN LILIES

Auratum, 7 to 9 in., per lOO, $5.00 r
•• 9 to 11 in., " 6.60 ^

Rubrnm, 9 toll in., " 7.00 r^
Album, 9 to 11 in, " 7.00
Melpomene,? to 9 in., " 6.00

.a 84-86

GUARANTEED SOUND BULBS.
wYOM^ WICL lYI O Lb., lOc; 300 lbs., $3.5.00.

.?phs. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE,

NEW YORK:
14 Barclay St.

niw^^mTv^inffwiffik

PTBRIS

Tremnla, Serrulata and Sc W P GoI„ ^
Cristata, in 2-inch pots, strong, oo, i
100. And others in variety. Satisfac' •''if I Main
anteed or money back. Cash pleasK

LATANIA

2 Inch pota

BORBONICA

... tO.60 per doz ;
... 2.50

4.00 per 100
0.00 •'

G.A.RACKHAM, Detroit,

880 Van Dyke Avenue.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

PALMS

AND

FERNS

The URGEST STOCK In
the We&t.

Send us your name, and we uiitl keep you posted when
we haue anything special to offer.

GEO.WITTBOLD,"°cV(S^H?.!'

TVr^'ntlnn thp Florists' Rxchange when writing.

" extra flne 4.75 " 35.00

.i„„iH^T 9.00 " 70.00 "

jjiy m |1.50to $2.25 per plant; 116.00 to ?24 00

h plants, from $3 00 to $5.00 a piece

ARECA LUTESCENS.

4 Inch pots $25.00 per 100

5 '* 4 plants In pot, $50.00 per 100; 60 cts. a piece

6 " 3 " " 1.00 a piece.

Fine large plants from $5.00 np.
Kentia Belmoreana and Forsteriana—

4 Inch pote $35.00 per 100.

5 *' $50.00 to 75.00 "

6 *' 1.00 to 1.25 apiece.

Large plants from $3.00 to $10.00 apiece.

PhfBnix, Reclinata. Canarlensls and Ruplcola. all

sizes from 2 to 10 Inch pote, at lowest prices.
Pfacenix Reclinata, 4 Inch pots, 20 cts. each, $liOO

per 100; 5 Inch pots, 35 cts. each, $30.00 per 100: 6

Inch pots, 60 cts. each. $55.00 per 100.
Cocoa VVeddelinnn, 2 Inch pots, flne, $15.00 per 100,

and larger plants from 20 cts. up.
Ficus Elawtica, flne welt-grown plants, 5 Inch pots

and larger, from 35 cts. up.
Fandanus Utilis, 4 Inch pota, $25.00, and 5 Inch

pota, $40.00 per 100, flne olants.

Azalea Indica, 10-12 In. heads, 50c. each: $40.00 alOO.

*' 12-14 " 75c. " 65.00 "

'* larger plants, from $1.00 up

Dhl. White Primula, strong 2W In. plants, $7.00 a 100.

FERNS— Have about 20,000 of fine assortment, trom

2 Inch pots. In flne condition. $3.00 a 100 ; $27.50 a 1000.

JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, Allegheny Pa.

L. D. TELEPHONE 872.
Mention the Finriatii' Exchange when writing.

DRAMNA INDIVISA

Large stock of finely grown plants,

3 to 3 feet high. 6 inch pots,

$2.00 to $3.00 per doz. ; $15.00 to $20.(0 per 100.

GERANIUMS S. a. Nott. 3in., largeplant»
ui.nniiiuiTio in flower, $4.00 per 100.

GEO. H. BENEDICT, Yorkvllle, N. Y.

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Isjyepls Mata k\mm

The handsomeBt decorative plant in
cuUivaiion, $6.00 a 100; $40.00 a 1000.

Mine is the Genuine Stock.

FRED. C. BECKER, Cambridge.Mass.

1730 CAMBRIDGE ST.
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DBAC^ENAS

Fine grown, $25.00 per 100; 60 at 100 rates.

CARNATION CUTTINGS.

Rose Queen, Daybreak, Jahii's Red,McGowan'
etc., $1.50 per 100 ; $13 50 per 1000.

JAMES HORiN & SON, Bridgeport, Conn.

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DRAC/ENA INDIVISA!

strong plants in 6 inch pots.

$3.00 per Dozen ;

$20.00 per Hundred.

HERMAN MAENNER, Maspeth, L I.

Mention the Floriata' Exchange when writing.

F. H. DRESSEL'S

Great
Bi-Annual

TRADE SALE

Will be
Held on

THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 1899

ON THE PREMISES, GREGORY AVENUE, WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, IM. J.

2500 Kentia Belmoreana, 2% to 4 inch pots.
2500 " Forsteriana, 2y, to 4 inch pots.

100 " " 15 to 12 inch pots.

2000 Cocos Weddeliana, 2;^ inch pots.
3000 Dracsnas, in best marlcet sorts, 2% to fi in. pots.

100 " finely colored, 6 to 8 inch pots.

200 " Lindenii.

200 " iVlassangeana.

100 " Sanderiana.

500 '■ Gracilis.

1000 Boston Ferns, 2% inch pots.

500 " " 31^ to e inch pots.

200 Areca Lutescens, 5 to 6 inch pots.

200 " '■ 4 to 6 inch potf.

1000 Latania Borbonica, 2% to 6 inch pots

200 Pandanus Veitcliii, 4 to 5 inch pots

100 •' Utilis.

1500 Uvlstona Rotundifolia.

500 Araucaria Excelsa.

And many other desirable lots for growing on.

Also a number of fine, large Specimen Plants.

12 Areca Lutescens, 12 inch pots.

12 I_atanias, 12 inch pots.

12 Kentias, 12 inch pots.

12 Pandanus Veitchii, 12 inch pots.

12 Plioenix Canariensis, 12 inch pots.

2 " " 16 inch tubs.

2 " " 18 inch tubs,

12 Pandanus Utilis, very flne.

A Special Catalogue will be duly issued and mailed on application to the AVCXIONEERS,

CLEARY & CO., 60 Vesey Street, New York

We are a straight shoot and aim to grow into a vigorous plant.

A WEEKLY MEDIUM OP INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL.

TOL. XI. NO. 20.

NE\V YORK, MAY 20, 1899.

One Dollar Per Year

DRAC/EMA INDIVISA!

This is the most useful jilant that can be had for center of baskets, vases, etc.
AVe have a fine stock, which we offer as follows ;

3<r^ inch pots, flae plants 15 to 18 Inches high 91 50 per Dozen.

6 Inch pots, extra strong... 3 to 3!^ feet high 6 00 per Dozen.

7 Inch potSt extia strong. . .'3 ><g to 3 feet high 9 00 per Dozen.

BOSTON FERN.

We have to offer an escei)tionally fine stock of this desirable plant, which we
oan supply as follows:

Fine strong plant) 6 inch pots or pans A6 00 per Dozen.

Fine strong plants S Inch p^ns 9 OO per Dozen.

Fine strong plants 10 Inch pans 13 00 per Dozen.

Extra sized plants 18 00 per Dozen.

Also very large epeolmens at S2.50 and #.3.00 each.

PANDANUS VEITCHII.

We are still offering a Special Price on this stoclt, whicli we can supply
as follows :

Fine plants 0 Inch pots, l^ feet high 1»12 00 per Dozen.

Fine plants ^ inch pots, 3 feet high 18 00 per Dozen.

Fine plants 8 inch pots, 3>^ feet high 24 00 per Dozen.

RHODODENDRONS.

We can supply for a wect or ten days longer a magnificent stock. Plants are
in perfect condition, well foliaged, well budded, and only tlie hardiest Isinds. We
■offer a fine assortment of varieties at $9.00, $12.00, $15.00 and $18.00 per
Dozen, according to size.

DIV TDCCQ STANDARD and PYHAMIDAL. We would call attention to
DAI I IiLLw our large stock. $10.00 and $15.00 each, according to size.

niUI 110 We have one of the largest and finest collections. We offer the very
UAnLIHO finest sorts of Cactus, Large-flowering or Show, Small-flowering or
Pompon, and Single, at $6.00 per 100.

Can also supply a targe stock o< alt the leading BBDDINQ PLANTS and other SEASONABLE
STOCIC. If you have not received our Catalogue, send for a copy.

F. R PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y.

DRAC/ENA
INDIVISA...

Extra Fine Plants in Any Quantity
FROM 18 INCHES TO 4 FEET ABOVE THE POTS

20,000 SMALL FERNS

JOHN SCOTT

Keap'_St. Greenhouses, BROOKLYN, N. Y.

Mention tli« FlorlaU' Bxctaanc wh«l wiitlos.

TIE OPFOBTDHITY is YOURS!

An Exceedingly Rare One.

We are now booking orders for delivery .\ugust and September next on

WHITE ROMAN HYACINTH bulbs

12 to 15 centimeters in circumferenee, at $|2.50 per I OOO in case lots
of 2000 each, F. O. B. the dock, N. Y. City, tluty, freight and all other expenses pailJ.

'^^' CANNA AUSTRIA

The largest flower and most decorative foliage of any Canna in existence.
Bright, clear, canary-yellow, of recent introduction and classed among the newer
varieties. Owing to overstock we can sell a large surplus now on hand, stock of
which cost in 1897, forty dollars per hundred. looo lOO i>oz.

Large Dormant Field Pieces, with 2, 3 and more eyes, J J. 50 $100 J5C.

Choice Mixture, Large First Size Bulbs.
Per 100, 75e.; per 1000, $6.50.
SPRBXGERI. new Crop Seed,
$7.50 per 1000; $1.00 per 100.

PLUMOSA NANUS, new Crop Seed, $10.00 per 1000; $1.25 per 100.

(Cold Storage Pips.)
Plant now for
Decoration Day.
Ppt inn i>.T innn

Strong, 3 year old, $1.50; $12.50; $25.00 a case of 2500
Extra Strong BERLIN, 1.75; 14.00; 30.00 a case of 2500

CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO.

50I and 503 W. 13th St., Vs^'ite."' N. Y. CITY.

Importers, Exporters and Growers' Agents ol SEEDS, BULBS and PLANTS.

GLADIOLUS
ASPARAGUS

PLUMOSA NANUS, new Crop

LILY OF THE VALLEY

LAST CALL FOR

CARNATION CUTTINGS

FLORA HILL, ....

VICTOR

JOHN VOIIPIG

MRS. JAMES OEAN.

EltlPRESS

3IELBA

BOKi TOJ«

EVELINA

ALK A Sl'PERBA.

.from soil. |20 00 per 1000; from sand, $15 00 per 1030
20 00 '• •• 15 00

40 00 " " 35 00

3oil or sand, 40 00 "

from soil only, 4 00 per lOO

fromsoUonly, 300 for 25 00

" 2000 at 3.50

" 600 at 2 50

" laoo at 2 00 "

000 GENERAL MACEO, June Ut or before, delivery 10 00

1000 GENERAL GOMEZ, '• " " 10 00

1000 WHITE CLOUD, " " " 5 00

ALL OTHERS SOLD OUT.

GERANIUMS

Only tlie following from * Incta pots,

S3.00 per looi 925.00 per 1000:

Surprise, Triumph de Nancy, Peacli Illossom, Mme. Bruant. McMahcn. Silver Queen. Camille
de Gerardine, Beaute Poitevlne, Bonnatt, Mrs. E. G. Hill, Mme. de La Roui, Agnes Kelway,
Mme. Buohner, Cumtesse de Harcourt.

The following: at 94,00 per 100:

Alphonse Riocard. Mme. Jaulin, H. Dauthenay, GrilBth, Camille Bernardine.

PELARGONIUMS

Fine 3 and 4 inch plants In bloom, Si.SO per dozen; Sio.oo per 100:

Dorothy, H. M. Stanley, Marie Malet, Gold Mine, Edward Perkins.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Introductions of 1S98, Ss.oo per 100; »40.oo per 1000.
50,000 plants, standard varieties, »3-oo per 100 ; »2S»oo per Tooo.

THE COTTAGE GARDENS,

C. W. WARD, Manager, QUEENS, N. Y,

MentlOD the FlorlaU* Exchanr* wb*D wiitlns.

532

The F^lorists'

■XCHHNGE.

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HANGING BASKETS, Rustic

10 in., 90c., p€-r cloy.., S9 ; li in., ¥1 ; l>er <loz., 811.

IIPLANTilSTAKES.

Round Green Painted Tapering:. (Lighl), m feet, per 100... $n 80

2 feet, per ino $140 3}^ " " "... 3 35

•iii ' 3 10 4 3 SB

3 " " " 2 65 5 " " "... 4 50

Round Green Tapeiing, (Heavy or Dahlia.)

3 feet, per 100 $4 00 5 feet, per 100 J6 50

4 5 50 6 8 UO

BAMBOO CANES o to s ft $7 00periooo

WATERING POTS.

Philadelphia Pattern, recommended where required for E
constant ust. Two roses with each.

equarte Round, $1 50 Oval, Jl 75 E

b •■ " 1 73 "2 HI) E

10 " " ■' m " 2 25 =

12 •• " 2 25 ■• 2 511 g

Special Low Design, 4 quart 125 £

WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, NEW YORK. |

S(TTnii!nn!iniiiiiiiiiMi?n!iiiiiiiiiiii!iiiiiiiiiin!in(imiiii!i!iiiii?iiiniiii!iii?iiii!iiiiiiiii!iiiiiiimi?iniiMimmmimiiiminmiiirr

Mentloo the Flortat*' Exchange when writing.

ALM

y^

:iOO 1000 3000
Cocos Weddeliaua.„.$1.00 f8.nO.|i:2.50
Kentia Belmorpana.. 1.00 6^ 1750
Latania Borbonicn... .50 2.50 6.50
AspnrnKUs Pluniosus

Nanus 1.25 10 00

Dracicnn IniliTiHa per oz., 50 cU.

J. L. SCHILLER, 404 E. 34th St. New York.

Mftntlor the Florlgta' ExcAianK^ wh<*n writing

FERN

WE MAKE A SPECIALTY t°/aT^S'F,esh

Fern Spores, saved at our own nurseries. Ity
exercising a little care and sowing only the
right varieties, you can quickly work up a
good stock of small Ferns that are indispens-
altle for many kinds of Florist work. We
furnish with all ordprs piflin. simple directions
for cultivating. Mixed Spores, snflUcent
for 3000 plantrJ. $1 00 ; collection of 12 best
varieties, e"ch in a separate envelope, post-
paid, for $5.00.

EmSON C, MADDEN, Skt Hills J. J.

tJ. S, Exotic Nurseries.
Mention the Florlets' Exchanee when writing.

CYCAS REVOLUTA

I

The True Long Leaf Variety.

Now ready for delivery.

Prices in large iind small quantities cheerfully given.
Stems from 6 inches up.

F. W. 0. SCHMITZ,'T;^r Jersey City, N.J. |

PRIMULA!

VAUGHAN'S . .
INTERNATIONAL

THIS MIXTURE is composed of the most
salable colors of Single Flowering
Chinese Primulas, the best whites, pinks
and reds with a sprinkling of other colors,
enough to give a larjre variety of
colors. We have taken special pains
to make this mixture as complete
as possible and unreservedly recom-
mend it to everyone.

Price lor I Pkt.of 3.50seeds.5!)c.
International -^Spkts. 1760 " J2.00
Primula Mixture I Per 1-16 oz 2.60

Chinese Primula

850 1000

Seeds Seeds

Chlswick Red $0.60 $1.75

Alba Magnlfica, best white .50 i.7o

Rosea, pink 35

Blue, clear sky-blue 60 1.70

Double Mixed 160 seeds, 60c.

nGINERARIjIS

VAUGHAN'

COLUMBIA

Very finest English, French and
tierman strains; the flowers are
eitra large, from 7 to 8 inches in
circumference and in most brilliant
colors. Per trade pkt., about 1000
seeds, 60c.; 3 pkls. for $1.25

CHATER'S PRIZE HOLLYHOCKS.

QTTR seed of this has been saved from the
^^ finest and largest of double flowers only
and will produce flowers extremely double
and in the beet, brightest and most distinct
colors. Sow now. _

urcJ,Tee. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE

Mention the FlorUti" Exchange when writing. '

Double Pure White w oz "Sc

Lemon Yellow. Pink, Purple, Red, Rose"

Salmon, Crlmson....Bach,!4oz., 260.
Chater s Prlie Hollyhocks, double

™'-''<'>l Moz.,26c.

Trade
Oz. Pkt.
76c. 10c.

76c.

10c.
75o. 20c.

CHICAGO:
84-86 Randolph St.

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PRIMULA. CALCEOLARIA. CINERARIA.

Our straans of above named important Florists' seeds are all I»rlze sorts. Jj

Everj' possible care has bt en taken in the selection and harvesting, and Jj

the rtsults cannot fail to be entirely satisfaciory. 5j

PRIMULA SINENSIS FIMDRIATA '"'^.VJ^ff c^r's:'"-

Clies-wicU. Red, bright crimson, about 200 seeds per trade pkt., 50c.

■^'illage MaiU» white, striped with C'imson,about200seeds, " " 60c.

Rosy Illorii, bright pink, about 200 seeds " " 50c.

All>a Majfiiifica, white, about 200 seeds " *' 50c.

Cocciiiea Ssuperba, crimson, about SOOseeds " " BOc.

Coerulea, beautiful biue, about 200 steds " " 50c.

PAI Prni ADIA Jnines' Giant Stiaiu

still ma'iitaiDS Us jiosiUuD ae the Jiriesl in the
u-orhi. IVr rriule pkt.. 51) cl9.

II VII It I l»A, finest mixed, per trade pkt., 50c.

PIMPR API A James' Giaut Prize
UinCnHnlH sirnin. This n.fl^nlflcent
English strain Is wllbout duubt the lliiest ever

Guaranteed Bermuda Lilium Longiflorum.

O ESTIMATES CHEERFULLY GIVEN ON

X All FRENCH, DUTCH, JAPAN and BERMUDA FORCING BULBS for Fall Delivery.

0 ** RUSSIAN " LILY OF THE VALLEY and HAMBURG or BERLIN PIPS.

1 STUMPP & WALTER CO., e^rand"L^poV't?rr: 50 Barclay St.,N.Y.

MeaUoD tlie FlorUta' ExchaJige when writing.

offered. MesBra. James & Son, the Introducers,
were awarded toe First Prize and Award of Merit
at Hortlciiliural Exhlhltiooe several years, and
florists In (Ills country who bave grown it. dupli-
cate their orders foraeed each year, which alone
Is a guarantee of its high standard. Trade pkt., 5Uc.
HYBRIDA. choicest large flowering mixed,
semi-dwarf, per 100 seeds, 50c.; per trade pkt., 50c.

Send for Pi ices
and Particulars on

IIS/Il

'I^sJ

CYCAS REVOLUTA

Small Stems, per lb. 10 cts. Special Price on Large Lots.
C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer, - 85 Dey Street, New York.

SACO

PALM

Uentlon th« Florlatg* Exchange when writing.

SPECIAL SEEDS

For the FLORIST and GARDENER.
Send for Wholesale Catalogue. . .

JOHNSON & STOKES,

217-219 Market St., Philadelphia.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

RAWSON'S

"Arlington Tested Seeds"

Are DOW well known to some FLORISTS, we
want them known to all FLORISTS. Special
price list sent on application.

W. W. RAWSON &, CO.

12 and 13 Faneoil Ball Sq. BOSTON, MASS
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

PANSY SEED

We nre HeadQuarters for every-

tlilug in PAMblHS. We wanttosuppiy
you with what seed you may require the
comiuK season. Other seeds for Florists a
specialty. Send for Price List.

N. Y. MARKET GARDENERS' ASS'N,

281 SIXTH AVENUE, (P. 0. Box 2341), NEW YORK.

Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing.

ESTABLISHED 1802

"S

SEEDS

Just Arrived In Fine Condition,

From 6 to 15 Inches long.

Price, $g.OO per 1 OO lbs.

Special Prices on Lnme Lots.

J.IVI.THORBURN&CO.

(Late of IS John Street)

36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK

KSTABLlSnED 1876.

Incokporatkd 1890.

cox SEED CO.

CALIFORNIA SEEDS A SPECIALTY.

Growers of Onion, Lettuce, Carrot, Sweet
Peas, Asters and Cosmos.

34 Gansevoort St., 411, 413, 415 Sansome St.y

NEW YORK. StN FRANCISCO.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

ROEMER'S SUPERB prize PANSIES

The Qneet strain of Pansles In the World.

Introducer and Grower of all the leading Novelties

Highest Award, Intercatlonal Exhibition Ham-
burg. 1H'.)7. Catalogue free on application.

FRED. ROEMER, Seed Grower,

QUEDLIN8URG, GERMANY.

Mention the Florist.' Exchange when writing.

.-^■^s^^^^^i^-^s^s^a

S.$*S3S

PLANT SEED CO.

I Wholesale Merchants.

i

j, ^^^^ ST. LOUIS. ^^j»^ $

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

HEADQUARTERS

For California Grown

CAI.I.A ^Cthloplca.

FREESI.^ Kefracta Alba.

FREEBIA Hybrids, etc.

Ask Foe PBtoEe.

To insure full delivery four orders
must reach us soon.

GERMAIN FRUIT CO.

LOS ANGELES, CAL.

Mention the Plorl.u' Bxchang. when wrltln,. jk-.u.u,. the Flur.st»' lOxchanse when writing.

May 20, 1899.

H

Rlorists'

rXOHTTrJGl

533

japa:nese

FERN BALLS

One of the most striking and best
paying introductions of recent
years. Of easy growtli and utiliz-
ing none of tlie space required (or
otiier plants, being suspended from
the rafters. Orders for next Winter
and Spring delivery booked now.

SUZUKI St IIDK

I I Broadway, NEW YORK.

MAIN OFFICE: 3 Nakamura. YOKOHAMA. JAPAN.

Mention thp Florists' Exchange when writing.

GLEDBimi ODT SOLE

( Rubrum . . $3.50 per 100
LILIUMS^Roseum 3.50 ■

( Album . . 5.00 "

HULSEBOSGH BROS., - Englewood, N. J.

Mention the Florists' ETPhanKr** when writing-

EEDS for Profit
Sweet Peas I

V ^B FLORISTS'

t^M FLCIWEH

P^ SEEDS

^. Wholesale Catalogue on application.

'' WEEBER & DON, '''::!,^ZtT

114 Chambers St., New York City.
Mfntlon the FlorlHtu* ETchantre when wntim

MICHEL PLANT -
-^^^BULB CO.

ST. LOUIS, mo.

Mention the FlorlatB' Exchange when writing.

NelumbiumsLuteum
""d Speciosum

A large supply of strong tubers at
attractive figures.

JOHN R. PARRY, Parry, Nem Jersey.

Mention the FlorlatB' Exchange when writing.

Hardy Aquatics

Nympha^a Alba Candldisslma, the large-
flowerinjr English Water Lily; pure white with
broad petHla; early fiowerinjf. and continues
until frost, 60 cts. each; $5 00 pnr doz.

NympIiicaOdorata, pure white with smaller
petals than theabove, 15cts.each; $1.50 per doz.

Mymphrna Odorata RoHea* the flowers are
of large size, in color deep pink. Early and
free bloomer until heavy frost, 35 cts. each;
$3.60 per doz. by express. Cash with order.

D. B. SEIDEL,

728 W. Market St., • - POTTSVILLE, PA.
Mention the FlorlBtB* Exchange when writing.

f oinlo ttuu lulurmutiuu iruui tieedsmen, aDdall
Interested in this column, solicited. Address
Editor Seed Trade, care of Florists' Ex-
change. P. O. Box 1697, New York.

European Notes.

So far as appearances go we are in for
a repetition of the unfavorable weather
of last season and arc] prc|)aring accord-
ingly. Every night we have from 2 to 6
degrees of frost, and Avhilc the sun is
powerful during the day the cold north-
easterly winds prevent anything like
health.v growth in vegetation. In a few-
days the turnip beetle will be on us in his
thousands, and while under very favora-
ble conditions, the plant sometimes re-
covers and produces a good crop on a
later growth, it hardly seems possible
that it is sti'ciiig enough to do so this
year. Yellow (iii'iiips and rutabaga will
be the most aflected by this, but during
the past two seasons the white-Heshed
varieties have also been attacked.

The trade in mangel seed is exception-
ally brisk this season and much higher
prices are easily obtained while Ovoid
and itaiumoth long red arefetching fairly
profitable figures at last.

Holders of good stocks of any variety
of mangel should not be in any hurry to
sacrihce them, for it is not possible at the
moment to actuall.v forecast the damage
wrought b,v the night frosts, and in any
case the acreage undercultivation is very
small.

The lateness of the season was exem-
plihed in the magnilicent display of nar-
cissi which adorned the last meeting of
the Royal Hoi'ticultural Society. Engle-
lieart was well ttj the front with some
beautiful hybrids, mostly in the poeticus
section, but some other competitors, no-
tably a Mr. liackhouse, are running him
very close. At present our narcissus hy-
bridizers are devoting their energies to
the production of pure white varieties in
the crown or trumpet section. In"-.this
their efforts are eminently successful, a
laire white form of N.Henr.y Irving being
one (jf the best.

At the before-mentioned meeting a fine
display of tulips was made Ijy Hogg &
Robertson, of Dublin. In view of the
efforts being made in your country to de-
velop the production of these and other
bulbs, it is interesting to note that the
bulbs from^which the flowers were pro-
duced were grown in Rush County, about
1.5milesfrom Dublin. ;The size and quality
of the flowers were fully equal to the best
Dutch grown, but it remains to be'seen
if they can be grown at a profit in" the
face of the reckless competition of the
younger Dutch growers. On this point
no information is obtainable at present,
but Messrs. Hogg & Robertson affirm
that hyacinths and narcissi can be grown
with equal success.

That lovely new rose, " Sunrise," is to
be distributed during the present month.
Will the ubiquitous Editor of the Flo-
rists' Exchange kindly see that it is not
re-named on your side'?

European Seeds.

A Hint to Catalogue Men.

Editor Florists' Exchange.

Thousands of doilars^are lost]"every
year in the vain attempt to grow in

AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII

2 years. Field=grown
10,000 CLEMATIS PANICULATA

Per 10

Per 100

Per 1000

X Size,

$1.00

$7.00

$60.00

No. 1 "

.80

6.00

50.00

Extra fine, out of 2 inch pots,

$3.50 per 100; $35.C0 per 1000.

Prices given

on application.

THE ELIZABETH NURSERY COMPANY, Elizabeth, N. J.

Uentlon the Plorlats' Exchange when writing.

Western States plants .'ind shrubs adver-
tised as "hardy," and " li.-irdy with pro-
tection." Some of these tliillgs really are
hardv in the great catalogue making lo-
calities, but fail utterly in the Prairie
States. Some of them are hardy only in
theory.

Cannot vou start ah investigation that
will bring'out the facts, before the print-
ing of catalogues for 1900, by frowning
upon misleading descriptions'? Kt the
same time you might earu the gratitude
of thousands of people who annually buy
Hermosas, described as "large, very
double and fragrant;" Mine. .Joseph
Schwartz, " extra large, globular
flowers": dozens of " hybrid perpetnals"
(that only bloom once a year), and the
annual crop of novelties that prove un-
worthy of cultivation. This might divert
a few "dollars from the pockets of the
giant minded advertisers of none such
novelties ! ! and cost a little time and re-
search on the part of conscientious grow-
ers who are too busy to observe ever.v
detail, and therefore continue to copy
errors; but it would prove of use to the
majority of buyers and there is room for
reform, or at least, improvement, in these
matters. Growler.

PeacoGR's New Dallias

Pnr lOftQ^ Best New Varieties,
rOr lOVy^Best Old varieties.

Send for our new Illustrated Trade List before order-
ing elsewhere.

lyPEACOCK'S DAHLIAS alwaye received highest
awards over all competitors. Forty-six first prizes
out of forty-nine entries during past four years —
an unequaled record.

Best New and Standard Carnations—

Beautifully Illustrated and accurately described In
our Trade List. Send for copy.

Surplus Stock of Mixed Dahlias—

At right price. Also Dahlias under color
B^-CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED.

W. p. PEACOCK, - - Atco, N.J,

Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing

A. B. DAVIS & SON,

PLIRCELLVILLE, VA.

WHOLESALE GROWERS OF DAHLIAS

And High-grade Rooted Cuttings.

Rex Begonias a Specialty.

Contracts for Large Orders for Another
Season Taken Now.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

01111119 Austria, Italia and Chas. Henderson, from
U Ann A a 4J^ Inch pels, strong plants, »8.00 per 100.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS, BonnalTon, Ivory.Berg-

mann Glory nf the Pacific, Wanamabcr, and otuera.

2 Inch pots, t'2.50 per 1(XI.
ALYSSUM, double, -J Inch pols, »2.50 per 100.
AtiEKATl .>!, hlueand while, 2 In. pots, f 2.50 a 100.
VI N (■ .V V ,V H I E(; A T A . 2 Inch pots, J2.«l per 100.
1.E:)I(»N VE|{llENA,2in. pots, Blrong. »2.50al00
ENGLISH IV V, strong plants from 5 in. pots, 4 ft

high, J:i5.l)0 per luO. Young plants from 3 In. pota'

$2.50 per 100. Cash with order;

JOHN RECK, Bridgeport, Cotiti.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

CANNAS...

Egandale. p. Marquant, L. E. BalleY,

and other varieties In assortment, |2.00 per 100.

., ___^. .__,_,,__ _ A. Nana, R. Nana,

ALTERNANTHERA eoc'TSf. Ja^'-a^Jta.

VINCA MAIOR li^'r„V,"&'^e°r'i*o^^''"""-

n^n Amii a «\ Alea Piota, A. Guttata. Feasti,
BEuUNlAb and others, 2 In., 12.00 per 100.

...., :»,.«..>•■■■>■ SODV. DE ChaB. TUBNER,

IVY G E R AN I U M f^ &'?e''r"?oS.'"* ^^'^'^'

Rose and Mrs. Taylor Geraniums, 2 In., $2.00 a 100.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS JJfoaVSrTTi

pAciFiri, J. .Tones. E. Dailledouze, and other
good varieties. i"t. In., $2.50 per 100.

DOUBLE PETUNIAS Y^^^^^l^^'^

CM II AY s*' cts. per 100; $4.ai per 1000.
OlfllUMA a:^-CA8H, Please.

A.J.BALDWIN,Kewark,Oliio.

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Awarded Diploma for Pot
Plants, and FirstClassCer-
tifloate for Cut Flowers by
American Institute, N. Y.

DAHLIA CAMELLI/EFLORA

Illustrated in Florists' Exchange, August 13, 1898, and In Florists' Review. January 26. 1899.
This variety is particuliirly good for Spring sales as pot plants and is an abundant bloomer,
valuable lor cut flowers, and does not exceed 3 feet in height in pots or in field. The blooms are
hold, clean cut, pure white, with very full center. Good, strong plants out of 2V2 inch pote,
SI. 60 per dox. ; SIO.OO per 100. Will be In best condition for delivery April 10th. Orders
booked now and filled in rotation. Cash with order.

A. L. IVIILLER, Jamaica Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mention the Florlstp" Kxchnnge when writlne.

DREER'S CANNA OFFER

....Established Plants from 3 inch Pots....

FIVE DOLLARS PER HUNDRED.

We are carrying our usual lar
of the foUowiDg popular varieties

Alsace, creamy white. -1^6 f-

Auu. Van den lleede, sahnon-red, 4 ft

AiiHli-ia, yellnw llallan. r. ft.

Rnroiiiie de I'oilly, orange, shaded salmon

Bronze Seedling, crimson, bronze foliage,

Bui-bnnkt yellow Italian, 5 ft.

Cbaw. Hendei-Hou, dne crlmeon. 3 ft.

Depute Kavnrin, deep crimson. 5 ft.

Egandale, hronze foliage, currant-red, 4 ft

Francois Killard, crimson, 4 ft.

ge stocli of CANNAS and offer good 3 inch pots
at $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000.

,. 4 ft.

4 ft,

Italia, orange-scailet, golden border, 6 ft.
I>eon Keppin Lehnlleiir, carmine, -IJ^ ft.
Mine. Crozy, gilt edged scarlet. 4 ft.
nime. Favrichon, sotiny carmlue. 4 ft. , ^ ,. _
Mine. Leon LiCclerc. red and yellow mottled, 4J^ ft.
Paul Marquant, salmon, 4 ft.
Fremiev. crimson-scarlet, gilt edge. 3 ft.
Qneen Cliarlolie. scarlet, edged yellow. 3 ft.
Soiiv. ilu President Cnrnot, broDze leaved
vermllion-red, 5 ft.

GRAND NEW CANNA SAM. TRELEASE !

The finest gilt edged seai'let, oreuing up flat like a petunia, $1.2.5 a doz. ; $10 a 100

HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., PHILIlDELPHiil, PH.

Mention the Florist*' H^tctuingo wh«n writing.

534

The F^lorists' Exchange.

NEPHROLEPIS WASHINGTONIENSIS

The Greatest and
BEST NOVELTY

OF THIS YEAR.

...T

'HIS GRAND NEW SPECIES, now offered for the first time, was raised from spores tliree years ago, and is now named by the undersigned. A plant was sent
to llie Royal Gardens. Kew, England, and the Director pronounced it to be a variety of Nephrolepis Splendens, which species itself has probably never
been known in commeice. During the time my stock has been growing it has attracted great attention from all visitors. (See report of Mr. Blanc, of
Philadelphia, in this paper, Januury 14, 18S9, page 34). There is no other Fern of its class in cultivation so distinct and majestic. The fronds, remarkably thick
and metallic in appearance, grow from 7 to 8 feet and more in height, upright and arch gracefully, have a width of from 12 to 15 inches. It is, in short, a most
desirable decorative plant as a pot specimen, being very liardy, not at all brittl*, and stands exposure to cold as well as to heat. Its fronds are most valuable for'
cutting purposes, especially for decoration of walls, etc., as they easily keep green for eight or ten days.

Price, strong plants from 3 inch pots, well established, 75ets. each; $8.00 perdoz. ;
$65 per 100; $500 per 1000; from 2 inch pots, or what is the same. Rooted Runners,
one-half of above price. Larger plants from $1.00 to $5.00 each. .

TbiA Species Increasen fairly well, thouKli not as rapidly as otber Keplirolepls.

N. STUDER, Anacostia, D. C.

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Enclosed find express order for renewal of
my subscription for Florists' Exchange, which
is invaluable. JOHN F. DAYTOy.

Waukon, Iowa.

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VAPOR INSECTICIDE

No labor required

Harmless to blooni and foliage.

A certain killer of

RED SPIDER, GREEI*{ FL.V,

and all otlier Insect pests.

AGENTS ^VANTED.

I
LOUISVILLF, KY:

Men* ! on the F^o^t!^ts' ETchanee when writ Inc.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Good strong, healthy stock of the following
well-known varieties :
Mme. F. Bergmann Rose Owen

Ivory Eugene Dallledouze

The Queen Wm. H. Lincoln

Mrs. Jerome Jones Mrs. J. G. Whllldln

Etoile de Lyon V. H. Hallock

N IveuB Cnlllngf ordll

Minerva Bessie Burton

Liberty Modesto

Bonnaffon Mrs. Murdock

Mrs. J. J. Gleesner J. G. Woodford

From 2!^ in. pots, $2.00 per tOO ; per 1000, $15.00.
Cash niili Order.

R. VINCENT JR. S SON, Whits Marsh, Md.

Mention the Florlate' Exchange whpp writing.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

STItOSt;, HEALTHY STOCK.

Pennsylvania, rooted cuttings, $1B a 1(00

" from VA Inch pots, $30 a 1000

Miss Georgrlana Pltctaer, General

'^Toodford, and 30 other leading varieties.

Kooted cuttings $10.00 per 1000

Plants from 2!-4 inch pots, 16.00 "

Cash ^vitb Order, PleaBe.

EMIL LEULY, Angelique St. & Summit in.

WEST HOBOKEN, N.J.

Mention the FlorlHta' ETChangg when writing.

X: PL ANXS Vor

CHRYSANTHEMUMS, too im

Franb Hardy, 5 luubes $2.50 $25 00

Modesto 3.60 26.00

Bonnaffon 2.60 26.00

CARNATIONS. '

lUaud Dean $2.00

Harrison's ^VhUe 2.00

Alaska 3.00

Meteor 2.00

ROSES.
Vellow Rambler $2.60 $26.00

Pink

'Wlilte "

Bride

'Maid

Pres. Carnot

All Pirst-Class Stock.

2.60
2.60
3.00
3.00
4.00

25.00

ALVAH L. REYNOLDS, Madison, N.J.

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HOW TO GROW CHRYSANTHEMUMS

82 pages, well Illustrated. A practical compilation of matter contributed by many of the
leading exptrts of the day. By far the best work on Ihis subject ever written. It contains
instructioas for each month in the year, also chapters on Training.^Dlscases, Seed Saving, etc.

Published by AMERICAN QARDENINQ, 133;Liberty Street,[New;_York.

Mcatloa tb* rtorUta* Ezokans* wn«s wiitlns.

Echoes from the Alleys.

Chicago. — Nine bowlers turned up on
May 12 for the commencement of the
new series of games for the tournament.
There was considerable cntliuslaem.
As will be seen, F. Stollery loomed up
in highest game and highest average.
The handicap has not yet been settled,
on which the winners will be determined:

12 3 4 5

F. Stollery 160 203 164 171 171

Asmus 175 134 129 133 142

Grant 162 135 166 127 143

G. Stollery 120 167 132 161 143

Zeek Ill 137 164 143 136

KreitllDg 104 114 167 .. 128

Uegnan 118 118 114 165 128

Hunt 163 120 137 88 1J4

New York. — Onl.y four enthusiasts
put in appearance at the alleys Monday
evening last, when the following scores
were made:

13 3 4

A.S.Burns 165 141 116 136

C.Schenck 137 131 174 162

F. Traendly 166 173 150 163

L. Halner 134 133 158 145

J. 1. Donlan 138 132

Pittsburg. — The following scores were
made at the last weekly meeting of the
Florists' Bowling Club, which shows
some fine playing, particularly J.B.Mur-
doch's score, which averages over 191 in
five games.

13 3 4 6

Murdoch 196 213 190 196 164

Oesterle 141 168 141 168 17a

Fischer 164 110 109 107 167

Ludwig.J. W 137 138 160 201 134

Ludwig, E.C 186 146 148 159 191

Langhans 116 139 174 111 124

E. C. Eeineman.

St. Liouis. — Only four rollers put in
an appearance at the alleys on May 15.
The following are their scores.

12 3 4 6 6

J. W. Kunz 136 165 148 130 127 130

J.J.Benecke 108 108 140 137 169 160

John Young 136 167 130 128 138 140

C. A. Kuehn 104 130 149 126 166 130

Cleveland. — Following are the
Florists' Bowling Club scores for May
15, last:

12 8

Eaciie 178 200 104

wtephan 1B6 114 97

Cushman 160 131 139

B.Hart 113 71

C. Wilion 76 93

C.Graham 169 118 133

Kunz 104 173 165

A.Graham 137 112 140

H.Hart 113 139 97

Gray 116 122 99

Gilmore 88 91 134

Pentecost 97 161 116

Kellar 138

Flatbush, N. Y. — The following scores-
were made Thursday evening:

12 3

P.Riley 129 161 154

E. Dallledouze 146 133 186

Wm. Prosaer 127 126 113

L.Schmutz 147 187 113

Papa Zeller 86 90 12U

H. Dallledouze 95 144 104

P. Dallledouze 148 106 123

JI.Raynor 122 ]33 176

C. Wocker 106 99 128

Grand Rapids.

Variable AVeatlier.

We are experieneiug another ex-
tremity of weather— from 90 to 100 de-
grees it has now dropped to 35 degrees
at night, raw and chilly daytime. Several
showers have been a boon to the carna-
tions in the field, although some ar&
badly troubled with cut xvorms, which
are destroying the young jilauts on the
level of the ground in the field. Hand
picking is being resorted to.

Trade is quiet, more so than «t any
time this Winter. The work of filling
baskets, vases and boxes is being hurried
along as fast as possible before the rush
comes. The general run of stock is good,
unless pansies, which have suffered
severely by the severity of the Winter,
one large grower losing all he had.

The price list is still being strongly
agitated. There are three Arms who as
yet refuse to sign, and their shortsight-
edness may defeat the enactment of a
uniform price list.

News Notes.

Alfred Hanna was thrown out of
his wagon on the car track badly
wrenching his shoulder and cutting his
face open. His injuries, although pain-
ful, are not serious.

The Wealthy Avenue Floral Co. also
had a runaway, but beyond a smashed
fence and a barked telegraph pole no
further damage resulted.

Carnations are selling from 20c. to 50c.
per dozen. The price, however, for7good
fancy stock is 35c. per dozen. Roses
bring 50c. to ^1. per dozen: lilies, $1.50
per dozen; Beauty, .'fl.oO to $2 per
dozen. Outdoor flowers In the shrubbery
line are nearly over. They have lots^to
do with the quietness in trade, as they
have been used in some decorations lately
almost exclusively. G. F. C.

Sparkill, N. Y.

The Germond greenhouses have been
leased for some time by Rice & Co., but
on April 1 this firm dissolved partnership
and Otto Rice now has the establishment
in his own hands. There are fifteen
houses, aggregating 35,000 feet of glass.
Roses only are grown and are confined
to two varieties. The stock is all grown
two years, being planted on side benches
the first yearthen allowed to rest a short
time and transferred to the center benches.
This method keeps the stock about
equally divided between one and two-
year-old plants. The cut at present
amounts to about 1,000 good flowers
per day.

C.Williamson has a few houses in which
violets are the principal plants grown.
Powles & Bell have a couple of houses de-
voted to Bride and Bridesmaid roses.
Jas. N. Clark grows a general collection
of stock for the retail trade and does con-
siderable in truck gardening. P. Dorff
has transformed his violet structure into
a huge chicken coop. George Sotherland
has built a new house and will grow
violets next season.

May 20, 1899.

The F=l.orists' Exchknce.

535

Geneva, N. Y.— The weather the past
few weeks has been pheiioiucually hot,
tlie mercury reaching one day UO degrees
in tlie shade and .S2 and Si degrees have
been a common occurrence. As a conse-
(luence everything has fairly jumped.
Wistaria, pyrus, lilacs, deutzias and
other shrubs" are in full bloom and will be
past by Decoration Day. This is one of
the finest fruit belts in the country: the
prospects are that there will be an enor-
mous crop of every kind. The tent worm
is working havoc in some orchards whei-e
they have been neglected. Trade has
been remarkably good all Winter, and
continues very satisfactory. Spring
planting has not fairly begun yet; peo-
ple have learned expensive lessons in the
past. — H. Y.

The Greensboro {N. C.) Observer con-
tains an interesting account of the Po-
mona Hill Nurseries from which we cull
the following particulars:

The .J. Van IJndley Nursery Company
is the firm name of the Pomona Hill
Nurseries. The .T. Van l^indley Nurserie.';
were established in l.SOG, two miles soutli
of Homona.and in ISCil) Mr. Van Linriley
moved to tlie present place. He has asso-
ciated with him his son, Paul ('. Lindley,
W. C. Boren and G. .S. Boren (the latter
having been his clerks for years), and
also .1. R. M. Baxter, who has been his
foreman for twenty years. The sales of
trees, plants and flowcrsfrom the nurser-
ies last year amounted to i>ver .IfCid.OOO.
(.'onnected with the farm is the Tomona
Terra Cotta Works, where the tile and
Hues are made from native clay. The
plant sells about .l;:!o.(iiiii w .rth of tile,
etc., each ye.ir and is doing an incrca.sed
business. Soon new kilns are to lieailded
anil the (nitput largely increased.

BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLQRISTS.

I'KL.VKUo.vni.Ms.— As these begin to
flower, over-heail syringing must be dis-
continued. Green fly is the worst enemy
these plants have and it must be kept
down.

Cuttings of the white and yellow Paris
* * "' -i-^^MiitiwMtiijni frntescens,

if sweet

daisies, Chrysaiitnemum

+■•' — ■■' f ,-...-<.„i- scented

should be taken, also of sweet scented
stevia. Deutzia graiilis will root riadily
if cuttings are taken when they are young
and tender.

Cannas.— If possible cannas should be
stood outdoors some little time before
being planted ontright. If you have a
convenient place whercthey can be placed
sheltered from the wind and within easy
access of the hose pipe, that is the posi-
tion for them.

Seedungs of theearliersown primulas,
obconica and Chinese, should be large
enough to bepotteil off now. Leaf mould
and light loam in equal proportions with
a little sand added makes the best soil
for these, and they should be grown in a
cool shaded house.

CoLEits. — Df> notallow these to become
over-crowded on the benches, or poor
spindling plants will iiuickly result. Pinch
the center shoot back and put in another
batch of cuttings of any varieties that
are liable to be short. These will make
good enough plants to use in one s own
grounds.

Stephanotis.— A few plants planted in
a palm house where they can be run on
a trellis would give flowers next Winter
that could be u.sed for the very finest
work and bring fancy prices. We men-
tioned this some time ago but so little
of these flowers being now obtainable
we may be excused for again referring
to the matter.

Asparagus. — If it be intended to plant
a bed of asparagus this season do not
defer it until the .Summer is half gone:
do it this month. A solid bed with ten
inches of soil on rubble drainage is the
best. Use a rather stiff soil with plenty
of well rotted manure. Plant ten inches
apart in tlie rows with twelve inches be-
tween the rows and use one-year-old
stock for planting.

Roses that are intended to be grown
over another year can be kept going a
month or six weeks yet. Liquid manure
will be of more' beneflf to them from now
on to the linisli of tlieir si-astjn, than at
any previous time and shoulrl be applied
at least once a week. Benches that are

to be planted with young stock should
have the old plants thrown out of them
and the wood work all thoroughly white-
washed with new Uine before the new soil
is put in. The sooner this is done and
the young stock planted the better.

Carnations. — Since planting opera-
tions began the weather has been any-
thing but favorable to the newly planted
stock, and when the land becomes too
dry it is much preferable to wait until
raiu falls unless water is handy and you
can spare a boy to follow the planter
and give each plant a dipper full as soon
as planted. We prefer to water this way
rather than with the hose as the water
goes just where it is most needed and the
soil between the plants will not be swilled
and baked solid with the next day's sun.

wjiiiH!im.»)'

HARDY SHRUBS, TREES, VINES,

Evergreens and Perennials.

30,000 BERBERIS THUNBERGII, 2 years trans.

Trade List Readt.

T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass.

Mention the FMorlsta' Exchange when writing.

AMERICAN ARBOR VIT/E

2 to 3 ft., twice trane. ; 5 to 6 ft., thrice trans.
SCOTCH PINES, 5 to 6 ft., twice transplanted.
ABIES EXCELSA INVERTA, 3 to 5 feet,

$9.00 to $18.00 per doz.
A fine stock of Evergreens and Ornamental

Trees.
Descriptive Catalogue and Wholesale Price List for
all In the trade.

SIMUEL G. MOON, Morrisville, "c".'.':' Pa.

Mention the FlorlBte' Exchange when writing.

IRISH JUNIPER

We have 10,000 of these from 4 to 18 in.
hig-h, twice transplanted. We will quote
these low for the next two weeks.
Write ua your needs

W. p. BRINTON, • Christiana, Pa.

Mfnttnn the Florlatg' Exchangf when writing.

VEGETABLE PLBHTS

CAULIFtiOWER, Early Snowball, J2.00 per 1000.
TOM A TO. Beauty. Stone and other vara,, f 1 iS a lOOU.
EfJ(i PLANTS. New York Improved, »2.00 per 1000.
PEPPERS, Bull Nose and other vara.. »8 00 per 1000.
Large Stocky Plants, ready to plant out.

J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa.

Mention the Florlirtii' Excha.nge when writing.

CLEIMJLXIS

SPECIAL OFFER!

Heavy, house-trrown, growing plants, in 10
kinds; Jackmanni, Henryii. Superba, Kamona,
Alexandra, Duchess, Mine. Veil lard. Com pteaae
Lovelaer. Belle of Woking, Gen'l Grant and
others 82.60 per doz.; $20.00 per 100.

F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, III.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

EVERGREEN!

An IMMENSE STOCK of both large
and small sized Evergreen Trees, in
great variety. Also Evergreen Slirubs.

COERESPONDENCK SOLICITED.

THE W. H. MOON CO. Morrisville, Pa.

Mention the FiorlstB' Exchange when wrltiDS.

ENGLISH IVY

strong, from 6-inch pots, per 100, »8.00.
" " 3)4-inch pots, per 100,»3.OO.

DOUBLE RED ANEMONE SiT^ o'?^M°a"s^:

ing in beds, from 3-inch pots, strong, per
100. »8.00.

HRiFNTAL POPPY (Perennial), fmm 3-in.

uniLniNL rwrri pots, per loo, i»4.oo.

FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL

rOR ORCHARD AND OAROEN

Small Fruits, Qrapes, Shrubs, Cllmblns Plants,

Roses, Bvergreens, Hardy Plants, P:£onies. »

Largest and cbolcest collectlou* la Amerlom.

BEST NOVELTIES

Descriptive Illustrated Calalogoe free.

ELLWANCER & BARRY,

MOUNT HOPE NURSERIES, Rocbester, N. V.
Fifty-ninth Tear. *>

MentlOD th* Florlsu' Exrhansre wb*n writlDV

SWEET BAY TREES

BOBBINK & ATKINS,

Rutherford, N. J.

Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing.

CLIMBING ROSES and MOSSES stm in supply.

PEACH

AMPELOPSIS VEITCHil

StrongNo 1, 3cts.; No. 3, 2cts. I Heaviest L'-year fleld-grown, 7 cts.

H. P. ROSES and RHODODENDRONS Just about exhausted.
A general assDrtment of well-grown hardy Nursery Stock- Come and see it

HIRAH T, JONES, union county nurseriss. Elizabeth, N. J.

Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing.

~^ SPRINGFIELB,

NEW JERSEY.

W^o^l'Al" TREES AND PLANTS In fuU assortment. Trade ^Ca.alo.ne

Mention the FtorlBta' Elxchangto when writing.

F. ^ F. NURSERIES

NEWPORT NURSERIES, Newpart,R. I.

F. IIKUNTON, ninnnifer,

Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

VEGETABLE PLANTS

TOHATO, Stone and Beauty, $3.00 per 1000.
CAULIFLOWER, Early Snow Ball, $1.60

per 100(1.
EGG PLANTS, New York Improved, $8.00

per 1000.
PEPPERS, Bull Nose, $2.00 per 1000.

These are atrong, well-rooted plants, ready to
plant out.

GUSTAV PITZONKA, Bristol, Pa.

Mention the FlorlatB' Exchange when writing.

PEACH AND PLUM TREES delTer't'iSSs.

Sellable and clean stock at low wholesale rates. AH
desirable leading varieties of l*EA<_*IIES, old and
new. Id fruiting orchards. Have the new Triumph,
GreenNboro. and Snerd fruiting. Buds can be
supplied In season at low ratea.

Very large stock of PUJM TREES, all on plum
rootfl, one and two years. Buds can be supplied of
tbese also, either from nureerlea or orchard trees. Have
all the leading .lapanese varieties. Abundance, Bur-
bank, Chabot, Satsuma, Wlllard and others; also the
new Red June and Wlckson In good supply.

Usual supply also of AMparaffUH Root a to offer.

ALEX. PULLEN.MIIIord Nurseries, MJIfOril, DbI.

Mention the Florista' Exchange when writing.

JtPJiHESE m OTHER RtRE

EUD TREE!

50,000 Norway Maples. Other
handsome Stiade Trees, all sizes.
:callforiila Privets, lari^e plants
for immediate effect (specimens and
hedge plants.)

THE NEW SHELLBARK

HORNOR'5 SPECIAL

(10 acres in orchard), straight, handsome
trees, 5 ft., $1.00 each. Other choice
variety, 60 cts. each.

CHAS. B. HORNOR & SON,

Horticulturists and Nurserymen, MT. HOLLY, N.J.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

mmim punts.

strong, well-rooted plants from young beds, tied in
twenty-fives and securely sealer! to carry safely.

Michel's Early, Crescent, Warfleid, Beder Wood,
Mecch'B Early, Lovett and Tennessee, 40c. per 100; $1.50
per 1000.

Ideal, Saunders, Wm. Belt, Sbarpless, Gandy, Bubach,
Haverland, Marshall, Parker Earle. Glen Marv, Brandy-
wine, Ocean City, Oriole, Clyde. BIsmark, Hall's Favor-
ite and Seaford. 50c. per 100: $2.00 per 1000.

Downing, Kentucky. Wilson, Barton'B Eclipse.
Wolverton, Dayton, Beverly, Tubba, Greenville and
Eleanor, 50c. per 100; $1.75 per lOOO.
DACDDCDDV Lovett, Palmer. Gregg and Kansas,
nHdrCICnni 75c. per lOO; $5.00 penuOO. Cuthbert.
75c. per ICO; W.OO per KM). Loudon. $1.25 per lOO; $10.00
per 1000. Miller Red, 50c. per 100; $3 00 per lOOO
Bl APIf DCDDV Early Harvest, 50c. per 100; $4.00
DLAuKDCnn I per 1000. AllXo. 1, strong plants.
SEND FOR PRICE LIST.

CHAS. BLACK, - Hightsiown, N. J.

Meritlon the Florist,' Exchange when writing.

AT A SACRIFICE

Be.cause the land is needed for building
purposes 'vwe must sell AX ONCC

75,000 YUCCA FILAMENTOSAi

Nice estahlished plants, at $1.50 a UH) and $10 a
1000. Cash with order. Packing included.
PINEHCRST NURSERIES. Ptnehurst, N. C.

O. KATZENSTELN, Manager.
Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing-

VEGETABLE PLANTS

CELERY, Wlilte Plume. Golden SelMSlanchlng,
New Rose and other varieties, strong plants, 15c.
per 100; $1.00 per 1000. If by mall, add 10c. per 100.

CABBAGE, H. Succession, Early Summer, Flat
Dutch. Drumhead Savoy, and other varieties, strong
field plants. 15c. per 100; tl 00 a WOO; $S.50 a 10,000.
it by mall, add 10 cents per 100.

TOMATO, EGG and PEPPER in variety.
SeDd for price list. Cash with order.

R. VINCENT JR. i SON, White Marsh, Md.

Mention the Flori»t«' Exchange when writing.

P. OUWERKERK

1123 Summit Ave., Jersey City, N.J.

Just received from our Holland Nurseries

RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS,

SPIRe JAPONICA, LILIUin SPECIOSUM

P/EONIES, BLEEDING HEART

POT GROWN LILACS, HYDRANGEAINSORTS.

CLEM.^TIS and H. P. ROSES, in the best sorts.

PRICES MODERATE.

Mention the Florlsta' Eichange when writing.

HAERENS BROTHERS

.... FLORISTS ....
SOMEROEM (NearOhent), BELGIUM

WHOLESiLE QBOWEES AND KXPOBTKBS OF

INDIAN AZALEAS, MOLLIS AZALEAS,
RHODODENDRONS,

PALMS, Kentia and Latanla,

ARAUCARIAS, Excelsa.GlaucaandCompact^:
TUBEROUS BEGOXIASandfJLOXINIAS,

FICUS, EKICAS, Etc., Etc.
Special tJrowei'H of Specimen Azaleas.

Special Growers of New Azaleas.
First Growers of Pyramid Azaleas.

Ask for catalogue of August Hakrens, member of
the firm and representative for America, until May Ist,
care Henry Biscbofl Co.. Park Row, N.Y. City.
Mention the Florists' EichaJiBe ■wti'n «run.<

536

Thb Florists' Exchange.

Rate. 10 cents per lino (8 words), each Insertion.
Cash wltb order. Thle rate applies only to sltimtlon
wanted advenlBemeuts and when set solid, wUlJout
display. Display advertisements $L0O per IncL. \\ben
letter* are to be addressed In our care add. 10 eta. to
tover expense of forwarding.

FIR3T-CLA98 grower of roses, carnations and
general ereenhouBe plants, wants situation;
Blneie, aee 29; free June 15th. Addresa X.. care
Florists' Eschange.

GERMAN. 8U, single, 16 years' experience, all-a-
round man, strictly sober, honest, 5 years In
this country, wants situation. G. Kief ner, 236 East
Uth St., New York.

SITUATION wanted by good all-around florist*
German. 29, good grower of roses, carnations-
•mums and potted plauts, sober and reliable. Ad-
dress Conrad Klcbholz, Annapolis, Md.

POSITION wanted by active rose grower, thor-
^ oughly experienced on most approved methods
of growing; full investigation Invited and good
situation wanted. T.. care Florists' Exchange.

HELP WIKTEII.

Bate SI per inch. No adv. less than 50o.

-WANTED.

At once, all-round florist and srrower of
general greenhou8e stock, sober and induatri-
0U8, steady work year round. State wages,
also reference.

J. P. Mcdonough,

453 S. Orange Avenue, NEWARK, N. J.

WANTED.

At once, florist to grow roses, carnations,
'mums and general stock ; must furnish refer-
ence and recommendation. Address

GHO. "W. KETZER,

433 N. nth St., Allento-v«'U, Pa.

WANTED.

An active, industrious, single young man,
must be gtrictly sober, with some experience
with Beauties and carnations; commercial
place; permanent position to right man; wages
$35.00 per month.

JOHN CUR-WEN, Jr.,

Gleu Head, l.ons Island.

W^ ANTED.

A good rose grower (Am. Beauty and Tea roses), a
middle aged, married man preferred, one capable of
taking entire charge of 20,u0i) feet of glass, where some
carnations and adlantum ferns are also grown; must
be familiar with both hot water and steam heating,
also wltb management of small steam boiler for pump-
ing and syringing. Address, with references and
wages wanted,

P. O. BOX 2r. Clifton, N. J,

MISGELLlllEOUS WtNTS.

Rate $1 per inch. No adv. less than 50c.

W^ ANTED TO RENT.

Four or five greenhouses in good condition,
near New York City. Address

FI^ORISX,

X26 Hast X25tti Street, Nev\- Vork.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

Rate $1 per Inch. No adv. less than 50c.

L. USSING'S ''""E'X'ng-;""""

I I 7 W. 30th St., Telephone 1616 38th.

WITH K. G. BRAD8HAW.
SELL, RENT OR EXCHANGE AT ALL TIMES.

FOR SAI.E.

RARE CHANCE.— A well eatabllshed and pay-
ing florist huftlncsB, consisting of 12.1X)0 sq. ft. of glass,
centrally locai^'d on principal tboroiiKhfare of thrTvlng
city. In pas belt, population 25.000; only greenhouse
within city limits. Reaeoii for selllhg; death of pro-
prietor. For particulars flddrCBs

MRS. UENRV MICHEL,

Marion. Grant Co.. Ind.

FOR SALE.

Two acres of land; bouBe, n rooms; barD,
windmill, 3 greenhouBes; doliif? a good paying
buslDess; in reach of 8 villages; no opposi-
tiou, near depot. Don*t miss this chance.
Price, $4000.

C. E. PRICE,

Smithtown Branch, LotiKilNland, Pi. V.

Mention the FtorlsU' Bxcban^e when writing.

Points Concerning the Indiana Nur-
sery Inspection Law.

The Purdue University .\Kr. Ex. Station
has issued the following information re-
garding nursery inspection in that State:

The last Geueral Assembly of Indiana
passed an act to provide for the inspec-
tion of nursery stocli as well as orchards
and to prevent the dissemination of the
San .Ios6 scale, and other injurious in-
sects and plant diseases.

TIio law applies not only to nursery-
men, but to every farmer and fruit-
grower, whether he have a single tree or
ten thousand.

The section relating to the State Ento-
mologist states that it shall be his duty
to inspect all nursery stock, and other
plants as provided for in the act, and he
or his assistant is authorized to enter
upon any premises for the purpose of ex-
amining such stock.

Section (5 states that every nurseryman
or seller of trees, who is a resident of this
State, shall attach a printed or written
certificate, signed by a State or Govern-
ment Entomologist, to each package of
trees or plants shipped or deUvered.
Failure to furnish such certificate, or
furnishing a false certificate, shall render
him liable to the penalty of a fine of $25
for each offense.

.Section 8 refers to the farmer and fruit
grower, as well as the nurseryman, and
states that whenever one of these has
good reason to believe that his trees or
other plants are affected witii .San Jos^
scale, etc., it shall be his duty to notify
the State Entomologist, who shall exam-
ine the same and advise the proper reme-
dies. In case the owners do not apply
these remedies within a specified time,
they shall be liable to a fine of $25 and
costs for each offense.

.Section 9 requires all nursery stock
shijiped into this State from another
.State to be accompanied by a certificate

BUSINESS OPPODTONITIES.

FOR SALE OR RENT.

On account of sickoess, a well established
florist business with lO.UOO feet of glass; 45
minutes to City Hall by trolley. Inquire of

H. W. BOURBAV,

422 L,11irary St., Ptilladelphia, Pa.

FOR SALE CHEAP.

A well established florist business, with 35,000
square feet of glass, well stocked with plants,
etc. ; situated in the center of a city, with a
population of 5000 and only 36 miles from Chi-
cago. For full particulars and price, address

'W. 'W., care Florists* Exchange.

AUCTION SAI.E.

The property now occupied by Herman E.
W. Uarth, situated on B. 24th St.. near Ave E,
Bayoune City, N. J., will be sold at auction,
Thursday, afternoon, May 26th, at 2 o'clock, at
P. G. VVolbert's Real Estate Salesroom, No. 47
Montgomery St., Jersey City, N. J.

Property is 100 ft. by 145 ft., on which are the
following buildings: One two-story dwelling
house and stable ; four full-span wooden green-
houses, each 10 ft. by 80 ft., connected to pot-
ting shed, 16 tt. by 4U ft.; one iron greenhouse,
12 ft. by 110 ft., and one iron greenhouse, 20 ft.
by 80 ft., built by Weathered'sSons.

All heated by hot water with one No. 17
Corrugated ana one No. 4 Conical Hltobings
Boilers, and one Weathered No. 6 Improved
Double Dome Boiler.

iscttiim

FOR SALE.

No. 19 HItchlngs' Hot Water Boiler, also
26 feet smoke stack, has been used two seasons
Address to

E. TOWII,!,,

Roslln p. o., Montgomery Co., I»a.

SHARES FOR SALE.

To anyone desirous of making a sound and
paying InvcHtment, advertleeroffersallmited
nunihor of shares of stock in the A. T DeLa
i\laro PtK. and Pub. Co. Ltd.. proprietors of
the !• lorlHts' K.tchange. For full particulars
address

Plants, care Florists' Exchange.

MAOtton the riorWs' ExckA.iige when writing.

signed by a State or Government Ento-
mologist, and Section 10 makes it the
duty of the agent of any railroad, steam-
boat or express company, or other car-
rier, receiving jinckages of nursery stock
from iptliir Stiitis, which are not accom-
panied by .-1 ccrtilicate signed by a State
or Government EntomologLst, to report
the fact at once to the State Entomolo-
gist, who shall examine the same, at the
expense of said transportation company.
Failure to so report on the part of the
agent of the transportation company,
subjects him to a fine of notle»s than f25
and not more than $100 and costs.

This law has two objects in view, viz.:
To stamp out these various pests where
they already exist, and to prevent their
further introduction into the State from
infested districts in other States and
territories. In order to do this it will be
necessary to have the heart,y co-opera-
tion of all nurserymen, fruit growers and
others interested. The San .Jose scale,
one of the most to be dreaded insects in
this countr,y, has been located in eleven
counties in "this .St;tte, and in every case
it has been intiiMluccd n]MHi infested
nur.sery stock iiiipoitcil from othrrStates.
The Blsck Knot on plum trees has been
neglected so longincertain localities that
it is absolutely essential thatstriet meas-
ures should be taken to stop its spread in
order to save the remaining trees.

The law has been in force since March
1, 1899, but, owing to the lateness of the
season when tlie State Entomologist
was appointed, it was impossible for him
to iuHpccI all nur.^ery stock in the .State
before I 111' Sjiring shipments began; and
as the law requires tlae nurseries to be in-
spected between June 1 and October 1,
he has allowed some shipments to go out
uninspected.

After .June 1 the law will be strictly
enforced.

NOTES BY TBE WflY.

Haverhill, Mass. — C. H. Kaulbach is
very successful with carnation Empress.
He does not disbud and finds tlic average
bloom quite large enough for liis trade.
He has a tine outlook for liecoration
Day.

Manchester, N. H. — A. G. Hood re-
ports one of the liest seasons for some-
time past, and intends making impor-
tant changes in his business before the
Fall season opens.

Nashua, N. H.— J. E. Buxton has re-
moved to more commodious quarters
and finds the change highly advan-
tageous.

Portsmouth, N. H.— M. E. Hutchin-
son & Co. rejiort tlie most severe Winter
yet experienced— all outdoor stock killed,
causing quite a shortage. Their man-
ager, Kolit. Capstick, considers carna-
tions Flora Hill and Mangold the best in
their class. It must be in the soil, for all
stock in this locality makes rampant
growth.

Portland, Me.— J. W. Minott & Son
have a tine stock for Memoiial Day, and
report very healthy conditions of busi-
ness.

Miles Nelson has some grand Scott and
Daybreak. A house of the first named is
a fine sight; the house runs north and
south and is partially shaded. Flora
Hill gives complete satisfaction, having
been in continuous crop since the middle
of .Vugust and showing a heavy yield for
Decoration Day. Antirrhinuni Queen of
the North is grown extensively for cut-
ting. Bedding stock is excellently done.

Deering, Me.— L. C. Goddard has a
seedling c;irnation. Daybreak X Mc-
Gowan, which is well worthy of note.
The color is .somewhat similar "to that of
the finest bloom of Mrs. Northway, but
the character of the plant is totally
different. It has been grown three sea-
sons and improves with age.

tiewiston. Me.— Ernest Saunders aims
to have an abundance of white bloom
for tiie :iOth,aud will be rightin Hue with
lilies. Mammoth White candvtuft (tlie
finest crop one could desire) and carna-
tions. He grows Anna Webb very well.

Bath, Me.— .J. H.Ramsav & Co. report
a good though brief seaso'n in the nur-
sery line. Their manager, Mr. Olin,
showed me a grand lot of carnations.
Scott wasimmensc and Anna Webbasfine
as the newer rivals. But few roses are
grown in this locahty. I observed sev-
eral houses in excellent shape at Bangor,
Me., with Adam Sekenger, partlcularlv
Bride and Bridesmaid. Mr. Sekenger iii-
tends adding to the plant copsiderablv
during the summer. '

Bar Harbor, Me. — A busy season is
anticipated. F. H. Moses has the con-
tract tor several important functions.
N. Miller reports the planting season a
ver.y satisfactory one.

Brunswick, Me. — .John McManus has
great success with the Campbell violet
and ships large numbers to surrounding
towns in addition to an extensive home
trade.

Jamestown, N. Y.— The nucleus of
what will be a mammoth plant (if A. N.
Broadhead carries out Iiis inteiitioiis)
has assumed shape in four large liuuscs;
the location and conditions are admira-
ble. C.H. Boney, a graduate of Phila-
delphia, has charge.

Hornellsville, N. Y.— W. A. WettHn
reports a larger sale of blooming plants
right through the season and is going
more extensively into this branch. His
grower, Carl Sackmann, is an expert on
cyclamens; the disease has not struck
his stock yet. By the way this plant is
almost a total failure around Cincinnati
where it was formerly grown superbly.

Erie, Pa.— H. A. Niemeyer has had a
big demand for his carnations Snow
Queen, Goliath and Uncle Sam.liutwould
like to see them more widel.y distriliuted
to get an opinion for future guidance.
As he grows them they are very fine.

Herbert Tong has done well with his
seedling, which is really a reduced size of
Bradt, but freer, more fragrant and very
lasting. Lizzie Tong is a gem and should
be better known.

Cambridge, Mass.— F. C. Becker says
the demand for the Boston fern is phe-
nomenal and stock very short. This is
the case with all other growers, showing
how popular this fern continues.

W. A. Bock distributes a band.y circu-
lar at this time calling attention to his
choice bedding stock.

W. E. Iiii\ Ic had a greatrun on hydran-
geas at IC.istcr and has a fine lot for Dec-
oration Day. Mr. Murphy, his grower,
tells me that some plants left out through
(in oversight survived the Winter, prov-
ing the hardy character of this plant.

Brookline, Mass. — .Jas. Quinn will dis-
continue raising carnations and utilize
tlie i-ooiii for l)ln<uiiing itlants, the sale of
whidi is increasing. Some additions may
be made to the plant during the Summer.

Miss Vass reports her usual good share
of business with prospects of a bright
.Spring.

F. E. Palmer was almost too busy to
talk when I called on him. The contented
expression of his face convinced me ail
was going well with him.

Waverley, Mass. — W. W. Edgar has
added a comfortable office where the vis-
itor will be well taken care of. Many
items worth.v of note can always be seen
here and the short run from Boston is a
very jilcasant one. Mr. Edgar is embark-
ing intci nrcliids, having recentl.y received
a consignment direct, which arrived in
good order.

Salcni, Mass. — McGee, Geary & Co. are
preparing for a heavy Spring business.

Peabody, Mass. — .J. M. Ward has be-
gun planting out carnations; he grows
McGowan solely as a white and does it
finer than I have seen elsewhere.

Boston, Mass.— It will be a matter of
congratulation to the trade to know
there is a possibility of the famous Law-
son carnation being distributed next sea-
son. T. F. Galvin informed me to that
effect. This flower is as great a drawing
card as at the opening of the season. I
was much interested in the reports pub-
lished of Mr. Galvin's Cuban palm pro-
ject, and in the absence of that gentle-
man was informed by his versatile man-
ager, Mr. McManus, that the spot in
question consists of 250 acres of friable,
loamy soil, in some places lying a depth
of 80 feet, more or less, upon which grew
the finest grade of tobacco. The facilities
for handling are all that can be desired;
and it dawned upon me that herein lies
the problem that will solve the shortage
question and bar the production from
alien shores. W. M.

Hartford, Conn.

Business the past week has been fair
and the supply has shortened tip some-
what. First-class roses are ratherscarce;
most of them are small and show
the effects of mildew a little. They sell
at from f.1 to .$4 a hundred. Carna-
tions of all colors are plentiful and in
good demand. Harrisii are not as abun-
dant as they have been, and there is but
little call for them. Sweet peas have put
in appearance, and are received in limited
cpiantities; the.y wholesale at 7.5c. a
hundred. Violets have passed and bul-
bous stock is about done for. Lilac and
other outdoor shrubs are in full bloom.

May 20, 1899.

The F=i-orists' Exchange.

537

Gycas Revoluta

.'t to 15 lb(*. weight.
Xrue lou|>: leaved sort, a few thoii-
Prtii'l piHirids li !■(.. K:Klrit clearance- prices.

ASPIDISTRA VARIEG.4TA,

5 to 6 leaf ttlinols ; sample mailed 35 ceiilB;
per ilozep. 83, DO ; per 100. S2 1. 00.
ARECA I.lIxesCENS Seed, fresh,
per 100, 75 els.; per 1000, $6.00.

ASPARAGUS SPREMGERI.

per I'Ui, $1.00; per 100 , $7 50.
SEAEORTHIA EL,EGA]<(S, due this

mjnth, per luo, 60 cm ; per 1000, $3 50.
CORVPHA AITSXRAEIS. clue tbis

muuth, per Kill, do CIS.; per 1000, $4.(0.
S'WEEX PEA Seed still 35 cts. a lb.
Seed prices include delivery.

PKICE8 HEADY FOR

Freesias, Dallas, Chinese Narcissus,
Harrisii, Longiflorum, Etc.

Send for Eilimates. Address

WM 1 1 BERCER & CO.

K^ ^^H (EstiililiNlied 1IS7M.)

El^3 47 Barclay St., NEW YORK.

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SWEET POTATO PLANTS.

$1.00 per 1000. Or will Exchange for rooted cut-
tlngB Carnations Scott, Viciur and Empress.

JOHN LEALMAN, Vineland, N.J.

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AQTTD DIAUTQ Semple's, Truflaut'8. Queen

nOILn rLnniO of the Market, ana utliervnr.

letlea, fine plantB, 4U cente per 100 ; $3.0U per lUOO.

COSMOS, large plant*. 10 cts. per 100; f3.00 per 1000.

J. C. SCHMIDX, BRISTOL, PA.

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ALTERNANTHERAS

P. Major am] A. Nana, -2 inch pots,
bushy plauts, ^oud culors. at $1S 00 i.er iUUU.

CASH WITH OHDER.

H. STAHLHUT,

^EW LOTS & SHEPHERD AVES.. BROOKLYN. N. Y.
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COLEUS. CANNAS. GERANIUMS.

Rooted Cutting^ nnd Pot Plants.

COI.EUS— Rooted cuttings. 10 varieties, OC'c pfr
100; 16.00 per lOCU. Verschalleltll and South Park
Beauty. 2K In., t2 50 per 100.

CANNAS— Three varletlee, from 3W Inch pots
(3.50 per 100.

<JEttAMUMS-Twelve varieties, mixed, from
soil. »l,50 per 100; »12.00 per 1000. From i'A Inch pots,
ti 50 per lOli ; 120,00 per lOOO.

Cash with order. For varieties address.

McBRIDE'S NURSERY, Alplaus, N. Y.

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4500AMPEL0PSISVEITGHII

From 6 inch pots. 5 to 6 feet high, fine,

bushy plants, $8,00 to $10.00 per 100.

3100 Ampelopsls Veltclill, from 3 inch

pots, 20 in. long, $3.50 per 100.

Reduction on 1000 lots. Cash with order

from unknown correspondents.

F. S. WIEBE, New Rochelle, N. Y.

45-55 OAK STREET.
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10,000 SMiLAX

2-inch pots.
A No. 1. For

S1.50per100n"o'SVoo.

MUST UK SOLI) AT ONCE.

Ne« burgh Floral Go./s't^';;t!Newburgh, N.Y.

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5 inch, 2(Jto:i4 inches high,
4iuch, 18 to 3i) inches liig^b.

DRAC><ENA INDIVISA

$•^.00 per doz.
$1,50 per lioz.

E,J.BYAM,617N,WashingtonSt.,ROiyiE,N Y.

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CERANIUMS-Mixed

A Rraud lot, from 3 and 2"^
inch pots, S^i.OO per 100 . .

ELMER I. RAWLINGS, Quakertown, Pa.

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ALL GOOD STOCK

Pelargoniums, Victor and SaHahury, 3 In. pots, $4 a 100.
Geniuiunis. La Favorite and Mme. Salleroi. y^aln- pots,
J2 a 100. Fuchelns, Storm King, Avalanche and Elm
City, 2^ In., $2 50 a 100. Vlnca Var., 3 In., |!3 a 100. Cash
with order. WI>i. J, C'biuuick, Treulon, N. J.
M^ntlnn th** F*! prists' Ruchange wht'n writing

Fine plants
from 21^; inch

puts, *J.ui per ino; rooted tuttlnpp, 5fc per 110, free
by mall. EX(:EI>I..ENT GERANIUMS*, 3>a Inch
pots, at f I.UO per 100.

9IRS.ItI.CAVANAUGII,Ionia,9(.V.

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STRAWBERRY PLANTS

Lloyd, Seaford, (Iandt, Earliest. Brandt-
wink, IsNNESSBE, Etc., 12.00 per 1000.

TOMATO PLANTS, Stonb, Perfbction, Para-
gon, $1.00 per 1000.

CABBA<;E plants, Early .Jkbskt Wake-
field, Early Summer, Succession, $1.00 per 1000.

E. C. HARGADINE, - Felton, Del.

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100,000 ISIER PUNTS

Strong stocky plants ready to plant out. Queen of
the Market, Truffaut's Perfection, Giant Comet.
Victoria and semple's Branching. In liOMt mixed
colors. Semple's in eeparate colors, at 50 cts. per 100,
by mall ; 13.00 per 1000 ; 500 at 1000 rate ; $25.00 per 10,000
by express. This seed Is saved from the largest and
doublest lluwers only.

Satisfaction Guaranteed.

GUSTAV PITZONKA, - Bristol, Pa.

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(Bnbiew' Breath.) Fine white airy flowers, excel-
lent for bouquets, 50c. per doz.; $1 per 100, by mall.

forcet-ivie-not.

Small plants, from Fall sown seed of the new
Strlcta, rose and blue; also Blue Alpestrls
varieties, $5.ai per IDOO; lOObymall^ tio cIs.

W. C. lENNISON, Natick, Mass.

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BEDDING PLANTS

Full List of Bushy Stock.

...MUSA ENSETE...

G. OTTO SGHWABE, Jenkintown, Pa.

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\ ht-f wrfnnc

GERANIUMS

IN BUD AND BLOOM

Ready for market and beddinif purposes.
Deaute Poiitevlne, Mrs. E. «. mil,
(;Iorie tie France, l,a Favorite,
Heteraiitlie, Mine. Druant nnd many
others; from 3 and 4-inch pots, $5.00 and $0.00
par 100.

CASH WITH OKDER.

W. E. HM, - Clyde, Ohio.

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?o°iLr/o'? BOSTON FERN

$5.00 per 100; $40.t;0 per 1000.
Bedding PInnta, Dracaenn Indivina, Ficus.

8KND FOB LIST.

L H. FOSTER, 46 King St., Doichester. Mass.

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Palms ^
Decorative Plants

ALL SIZES AT
ALL SEASONS

A. SCHULTHEIS, College Point,

p. O. Box 78, Queens Borough, New York.
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IS

.ensis

The handsomeBt decorative plant io
cultivation, $5.00 a 100; $40.0U o ICQO.

Mine is the Genuine Stock.

FRED. C. BECKER.Cambridge.Mass.

1730 CAMBRIDGE ST.
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DRACMA INDIVISA

Large stock of finely grown plants,

2 to 3 feet high. 6 inch pots,

$3.00 to $3.00 per doz. ; 815.00 to $20.00 per 100.

GERANIUIViSf„A^Nux.,3in.,,^^^^^^^^^^^
GEO. H. BENEDICT, Yorkville, N. Y.

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PTERIS

Treniula, Serrulata and Serrulata
Crlstata, in 2-inch pots, strong, $3.U0 per
100. And others in variety. Satisfaction guar-
anteed or money back. Cash please.

G. A. RAGKHAM, Detroit, Mich.

880 Van Dyke Avenue.

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..Seasonable Stock..

DRACCNA IMDIVISA ^& l?cf°i3S;'?inT^

to 22 In. hiKh. f IS.OOper 100.

MUSA ENSETE

10 In., (1.25 ench.

GoLDKN Queen. 75 cte. per 100 : $6.00 per
1000. In variety, 60 cts. per lOO ; tS.OO per lOCO.

STEVIA VARIEGATA [SirfeVpSo.^""^-"

. 0A6H WITH OEDEK, PXKA8B.

S. S. PECKHAM, New Bedford, Mass.

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PALMS

AND

FERNS

The LARGEST STOCK in
the West.

Send us your name, and we will keep you posted when
we have anything special to offer.

CEO.WITTBOLD,""cViS^ro!'

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BARGAIN !"fH.:,r

12 ALSOPHILA AUSTRALIS

Or Tree Fern, flne specimens, 22 Inch tubs, R to 10 feet
high. 10 to 12 leaves, $i.^j.O0 each, or niakc oiler for the
lot. Spot Cash.

JOHN H. RAMSAY & CO.,

Kennel»ec Nurseries, - - - Bath, Illniue.
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LARGE PALMS

EiRlit Latanla Borbonlca, ahout
8 feet high, with a spread of 8 to 10 feet. Pino
plantB for outdoor work. Will be sold at a
harg-ain.

R. G, HANFORD, Norwalk, Conn.

Telephone, llt-3.
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ARAUCARIAS

Arancaria Excelsa, 2!i Inch pots, one tier, JiiO.OO
per 100.

Arniicaria ExceUa, 2J^ Inch potp, two tiers.
$25.00 per 100. ...

Araucnria Biilwilli,3 Inch pots, one tler.flSOO
per 100,

Araiimrin ]>idwilli, 1 Inch poiB, two tiers, $25.00

per UH.I.

ni IVIA UYRRIDA nniantopbyllum). 4 Inch
WLIflH niDniUA pots, $15 00 per 100; one year

seedlings, $6.00 per ICO.

ARALIA SIEBOLDI |Sp^c°r'?6<?;\TncW.?:

extra strong, $35.00 per Ki).

F. LUDEMANN, Pacific Nursery,

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.

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DRACCNA
^INDIVISA

Fine large plauts out of 7 inch pots,

$5.00 Per Dozen.

Cash with order.

JOHN GOOIVIBS, HARTFORD, GONN.

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LATANIA BORBONICA

2 Inch pots $0.60 per doz ; $J.00 per 100

4 " 2,50 " 20.00

5 " extra flne 4.75 " 35.00 ■'

6 " 9.00 ** 70.00 "

8 *' from $1.50 to $2.25 per plant ; $16.00 to $24 00

per doz.
Fine specimen plants, from $3.00 to $5.00 a piece

ARECA LUTESCENS.

4 Inch pota $25.00 per 100

Fine large plants from $5.00 up.
Kcutia Belinorenun and Forsteriana—

4 Inch pota $35.00 per 100.

5 " $50.00 to 75.00 "

6 " 1.00 to 1.25 a piece.

Large plants from $3.00 to $10.00 a piece.

Phoenix. Recllnata, Canarlensls and Ruplcola, all

sizes from 2 to 10 Inch pots, at luwest prices.
Phtenix Recliuata.4 Inch pota, 20 cts. each, $l'i.Ot

per 100; 5 Inch pots. 35 cts. each, $30.00 per 100; 6

lich pots. t50 cts. each. $.'".5.(XI per IW.
CocoN Weddelinna, 2 Inch pots, flne, $15.00 per 100,

and larger plants from 20 cts. up.
PnndnniiN lytiliN. 4 Inch pota, $25.00, and 5 Inch

pots. $^10.00 iier 100, fine Dlants,
Dbl.Wblte Prim II In, strung 2?* In. plants, $7.00 a 100.
FEKNS— Have about 20,000 of fine assortment, irom

2 Inch pots. In flue condition, $3.00 a 100 ; $27.50 a 1000.

JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, Allegheny Pa.

L. D. TELEPHONE 872.
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ISMILAXe

^ Fin« and Rtronir. from 2 inch pot«, ^

^ $1 50 per 100; from flit.a. .50 eenU ^

■4 per 100. Cawh with order, please ^

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^ F. C. FOSTER, Florist, ►

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■* UAVILTON, ONTARIO, CANADi. ►

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i BEGONIAS! E

0 Argentea Guttata, Pictavieuge, m

a Metatllca Alba Picta, :j inch, m

■ per 100, $2.50. S

■ Fcr 100 Z
H VINCA (trailing, 2 varieties)3 in. ..$2.50

■ AIJUTILON, Souv.de Bonn, 2 in.. 2..50

■ CYPEKUS ALTERNlF01.inS,

■ 21.^ inch 2.00

2 SMILAX, from flatB,$4 per 10011... ..'>0

JJ Satisfaction Guaranteed.

5 Cash with Order. . . .

: GEORGE L. MILLER, Newark, Ohio. S

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[ROSE HILL NURSERIESi

S lmportant!==For Growing. 5

reana

Seedlings, I and 2 leaves, from seed ■
pans, $6.50 a 100; $60.00 a 1000. ■

2-inch pots, $10.00 a 100.
2J^-inch pots, $14.00 a 100.

All First Class Stock. Last Chance before repotting same. Send for Sample.

New Rochelle, N. Y.

S SIEBRECHT & SON,

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538

The F=i-orists' Exghkngb.

BOSES.

Construction of Rose Houses.

Edilor Floristi E.\c]ia}tge,

For reply to your favor regarding the
remarks of Mr. E. M. Wood at the New
York Florists' Club's meeting, May 8.
I would say that Mr. Wood is quite cor-
rect in his statement where roses are
grown in a double span house in solid
benches. I do not attribute the difference
he gives to light, but to loss of sunlight
on the beds, owing to the front plants
shading the south of the north bed, thus
preventing or retarding root action. If
Mr. Wood would try a house, either as he
suggests with one bed in the house, or
one with a bed slightly higher than the
front bed, I think a more uniform result
would be obtained. As a general rule in
growing roses in a three-quarter-span
house the two back benches produce the
best flowers and give the best results. I
think Mr. E. Asraus' new houses, double
span, containing only one bed, come as
near obtaining a nearly uniform light
and sunlight as can be had from a green-
house t:>uilt on the level.

Mr. Thome's (Flushing) side hill house
has shown Ihis Wiuter a remarkably uni-
form growth on all his beds. In tliis
case the sunlightand light arepractically
equal on all beds. J ohn H. Taylor.

Editor Florists^ Exchange.

On reading the extract from Mr. E. M.
Wood's papiT n-:id before the New York
Florists' (lull, on .May .s, 1 was greatly
astonLshed at the reported result of his
experience with the yield of two center
benches in his even span rose house.
While I realize the great necessity of light
for the production of perfect blooms, I
have never in all my experience as a
greenhouse architei'.t and builder noted
such an extraordinary disparity in the
yield of two such benches as he describes,
and would be much interested it he will
kindly favor us with further particulars
as to the environments of these benches,
stating the dimensions of the house to
which he refers, also showing clearly the
arrangement of the heating pipes and the
ventilator, the heights of the side walls
above the benches, the pitch of the roof,
the width of the walks lietween the
benches, the width of the benches, and
the location of the house with reference
to the points of the compass. All these
matters have a substantial bearing upon
the crops, and need to be considered in
determining the cause of the disp <riiy of
yield which he describes.

Henby W. Gibbons.

New York.

Editor Florists^ Exchange,

In reply to yours of the lOtb, asking
our views of Mr. E. M. Wood's statement
about the yield of blooms on different
benches, we would say that we have had
no experience under the conditions that
Mr. Wood mentions. Our tea roses are
nearly all grown in houses built short
span to the south and we certainly have
never discovered anj- disparity worth
mentioning lietween tlie different benches.
iSome of the houses have two tjve-foot
benches and others three and all seem to
serve us alike. Our new houses, builtlong
span to the south with the benches
slightly raised as they go back, are also
doing business in the old fashioned wny
— no more and no better than the others.

In Mr. Wood'sstatement he only makes
mention of an equal span house, pre-
sumably running east and west. We
would like to have him state what his
experience is with his new rose house
with the long span to the south. The
assertion that Mr. Wood makes, coming
from the source that it does, certainly
will astonish many of us and set us all to
thinking. Hasbett & Washuuhn.

The Newport Horticultural Society's
Rose and .strawberry Show is to be held
at Masonic Hall, .Newport, K.I., Tuesday
and Wednesday, June 27 and 2S. Hardy
roses are to be the main feature. In ad-
dition to classes for these and strawber-
ries, there are others for sjiecimen palms
and ferns; also for other fruit and for
vegetables. A dance is to be given on
each evening, when ice cream, strawber-
ries and cream and temperance drinks
will be on sale — but no intoxicants. The
last clause it is considered will help to
maintain harmony. Mac.

Two Grand Rose Shows in 1900.

To Be Held in New York City by the
American Rose Society.

Presiilent W. T. Harry of the American
Rose S(ii-ii-ty is vervrii'tliusiastic over the
arrangi'niei'its in jirnspect for the two
grand shows that the Society will hold
in 1900. At the Executive Committee
meeting in New Y'ork, in April, the dis-
cussion was lively as to whether the So-
ciety had better undertake a show this
year, and the preponderance of opinion
was that the time would be too short for
proper preparation and that a better
plan would be to have two shows next
year, the first of which will be held in the
middle of the lenten season and will be
for roses grown under glass; the second
in June for roses grown out-of-doors.
For both shows Mr. Barry will appoint
committees of the best men he can find.
He is studying the subject with much
earnestness, because he is especially anx-
ious that those who are appointed for
the work of making the shows a success
shall be men who have both the time and
the disposition to do the work thoroughly
and intelligently. Tlie scope of the shows
will be cm a scale to interest rose grow-
ers, rose dejilri-s and rose Ijuyers, so that
all tforist.s will bad some part of the dis-
play and some part of the incidental dis-
cussions, of particular interest and ad-
vantage to them. There will be induce-
ments of a substantial nature which will
be worth the efforts of all growers to
compete for, and it is expected that the
results will be so satisfactory as to mtike
succeeding shows still more important
and interesting. As soon as appointed
the committees will be aiiinniTKcd; and
suggestions as to theappmacbim; .-ibows
will be gladly received from anyone inter-
ested in the propagation or handling of
roses. C. P. W.

THE EXPERIMENT STATIONS.

Small Fruits in 1898; Bulletin 72,
University of WiseonBin Agricultural
Experiment Station, Madison, Wis. —
Following is the summary: Of the
strawberries reported in this bulletin,
Wm. Belt, Clyde and Splendid appear on
the whole, most promising. Of the rasp-
berries, Loudon (red) was found most
satisfactory. Columbian is especially
recommended for canning. Of black-
berries, El Dorado is very promising. Of
currants, Raby Castle seems to possess
especial value for jelly. Of gooseberries,
no variety appeared to surpass Uowiiing
for general utility. The Loganberrj'
does not seem likely to become a market
fruit.

Bulletin 73, same station, treats on
analyses of commercial fertilizers.

Fruit Tree Bark Beetle; The Com"
MON Apple-tree and Peach-tree
Borers; Bulletin 44. Agricultural Ex-
periment Station, TJniversity of the State
of Missouri, Columbia, Mo. — From ex-
periments best results have been found
from the use of a wash made of water
saturated with washing soda, soft soap,
lime, crude carbolic acid and Paris green
or powdered white arsenic.

ROSES

READY NOW. lOOO

Hrldes and 'IUaid8»

Sj-e and 4 Inch pota,
#500 per 100.

CARNATIONS.

Scott and Alaeko, well eetabllsbed plants, $1.00
per 100. Cash with order.

CHAS. H. PROCTER, W. Milford, N. J.

Mention the Florlpta' Eiichange when writing.

f~\/~V£^ r^t^ from 5 Inch pote, One clean
1^1 i^H r^ ^H PlantB. Gen'l Jacqueajinot
*XV/4^1— rf4^ La France. Clothiide Son-
■ pert. Coquette des Alpes,

<.>oquetie des Blanchea. Louise Odier. at 9 cents

all oD own roots.

CLiEIUATIS-Larfie flowered purple and white
sorts. In 6 Inch pots, at 18 cents.

Clematis VirBinlana, small white flower,
sweet scented, Btrone 2 and 3 year plants at 3
cents. B^^PACKING FREE.

W. H. SALTER, Rochester, N. Y.

Mention the FlorlsU' Exchange when writing.

D. & C. ROSES

are the cheapent because they are tin.', host. "We have
In stock over 10(K) varieties on uwii roots. Including
nearly 200 New Rqhcb not offered olsewliere. as well as
all the old favorltee. at prices that make It worth your
while to Hciul U8 your llHt for quotations before buylne
elsewhere. All sizes froinl'J^ In. pnte up.

Send for a opy of our New Guide to Rose Cul-
ture for 181*9, a handeonie book of 138 pitRes, Illustrated
wlih hundreds of Imlf-toncB and ten colored plates It
le really a work of art and free for the asking.
THE DITTOES & COITABD CO., &OBeQrovers,WeatQrove.,Fa.
MentloD the Plorlatj' Exchange when writing.

MANETTI STOCKS

(FOR FALL DELIVERY.)

EngUah or French, eepeclally prepared for grafting,
price per 1000. 10,000 or lOD.OOO on appUcatlon.

HARRY A. BUNYARD, 42 w. 28ih st , N.Y.City

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

S ROBT. CRAIO & SON, ■

i gOSES, PPLmS, CgOTONS, i

S ...CARNATIONS..

■ and Novelties In Decorative Plants,

Market and 49th Sts., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

BRIDES, 'MAIDS,
METEORS

strong. Clean Stock, Ready for Planting

3 inch , $6.00 per 1 00 ; $50.00 per 1 000.

4 " 10.00 " 90.00

COO at 1000 rates.

F. BiJRKI, Bellevue, tllegheny Ca., Pa.

Mention the Floiiata' Exchange when writtnji

The New Seedling
of Crimson Rambler

HELENE

This rose has just blossomed with ub and we are de-
lighted with It. It Is the origination of a well-known
German Rosarlan from whom we obtained our stock.
P'lowere are larger than those of Crimson Kainbler,
nearly double and borne in clusters of ;iOto50. 'I he
color Is a soit. violet-rose, yellowish white at base of
petals. The anthers are pure yellow and so nuiiieroua
as to give further color to the flower. Habit fullv as
stronp as Crimson Rambler but more graceful. Foliage
like Crimson Rambler but less subject to mildew.
Hardy. A most valuable Introduction.

frl^Tinc^H^potf; $20.00 per 100.

Send for list of other ruee-s from 2'.^; Inch pots. Hy-
brid Perpetuals, Everbloonilng Beddera. Ramblers,
Wichuralana Hybrids, Hardy Climbers, Penzance's
Sweet Briars, etc., etc.

JACKSON & PERKINS CO., "/e^Y^r*^:

(\VH"1,ESALK ONLY.)

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlng-

IF YOU NEED ROSES

Send us your list for priceH.

THEC.A.REESERCO.

URBANA, OHIO,
^rbolesale Rose Growers.

AMERICAN BEAUTIES

2 inch pots. $5.00 per 100.

3 '* 7.00

Extra fine stuff. Perfectly healthy.
Cash with order.

THE C. A. DAHL FLORAL CO.,

ATLANTA, GA.

ROSES

1 have to offer the following list, of Summer
propagation, now in t% inch pots; in fine
healthy condition :

Archduke Charles

Agrlpplna

Beaute Inconstant

Bride

Bridesmaid

Clara Watson

C. Soupert

Christine de Noue

C. Mermet

C. Rambler

Climbing Wootton

Climbing Meteor

Duchess of Albany

Devonlenals

Dr. Grill

Duchesse de Brabant

Ernest Metz

Etolle de Lyon

Enchantress

Folkestone

F. Kruger

General Lee

Geo. Bancroft

Henry M. Stanley

Hermosa

K. Augusta Victoria

La Pactole

Yellow

La Princess Vera
La France
Marie Lambert
Mme. Margotttn
Mme. Lambard
Marie GulUot
Mme. Welche
Mme. Schwaller
Mme. Joseph Schwartz
Maman Cochet
Mrs. DeGraw
Meteor
Media

Marie Van Boutte
Princess de Sagan
Pink Soupert
Pres. Gaulain
Free. Carnot
Queen's Scarlet
St. La France
Safrano
The Queen
T. Fernet Fere
Valle de Chamounix
Victor Hugo
White Maman Cochet
■White La France
Rambler

12.50 per 100 or $20.00 per 1000.
Can prepay by mail for 25c per 100 extra.

R. H. MURPBEY, Urbana, 0.

Mention the Florlets' Exchange when wrtttpg.

Bridesmaid Hxcelled by this Pie^v Rose.

MAID OF HONOR ,-^:Z^,..

Plants in 2J4 inch pots now readv.
PRICE : Per 100, $^15.00 ; 50 at 100 rate ; per 1000, SISS.OO ; 260 at 1000 rate,

HOFFMEISTER FLORAL CO., 813 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio.

rSB^XLiBY E. G. HILL& CO,, Richmond, Ind., F. R. PIERSON CO.,Tarrytown, N.Y.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

REINBERG BROS.

»-^ g~^ I— ▼ 1--^ r^ PLANTS OUT OF 2K.1N. POTS.

I Ifl 1^^. 1 J ^^^ American Beauty $5 00 per ItU; (45 00 per 1000

i^ ■ f r^ r^. r^ rerle 3 00 25 00

*■ V^V-^ A^^' a— 4 ^^.^ Bridesmaid, Bride.... 3 00 25 00 "

meteor 2 50 " 20 00

Our plants are strong and well grown and free from disease.

AH plants sold under the condition that if not entirely satisfactory they are to be
returned at once. ^^'No order taken for leas than 100. Address

51 WABASH AVENUE, - - CHICAGO, ILL.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

STRONG ROSES

Marie Lambert Bride Climbing Heteor Yellow Rambler

White Rambler Pink Rambler Bridesmaid Hermosa La Prance

From 3 inch pots, $4.00 per lOO.

THE FOLLOWING ARE ALL FINE YOUNG PLANTS FROM VA INCH POTS.

HYBRID PERPETUALS, $4 per 100. ^"aVieBaumBn'" nme. Plantler

FOLLOWING LIST, $2 50 per lOO; $20.00 per lOOO.

Duchess de Brabant Hme. F. Kruger Prairie Queen Climbing White Pet

Purple China Empress of China Yellow Soupert Baltimore Belle

Catherine Hermet Marie Van tloutte Yellow Rambler Hrs. DeOraw Hme. Welche

narie Lambert Safrano Etoile de Lyon Clothiide Soupert Marie Quiilot

FOLLOWING LIST, $2 75 per lOO; $25.00 per tOOO.

Harechal Niel The Queen Climbing Wootton Isa. Sprunt Rainbow

Bride Bridesmaid Beaute Inconstant Papa Qontier Pink La France Hermosa

FOLLOWING LIST, $3.00 per lOO; $30.00 per lOOO.

White La France Souv. de Malmaison Souv. de Woottou Niphetos Sunset

Perledes Jardins Climbing Meteor Pierre Quiilot Climbing Mphetos

Crimson Rambler and President Carnot, $4.00 per 1 00 ; $35.00 per 1 000.

CA^iNAB, stroni? plantn. from 4 inch pots $8.0Q per 100

VINCA VARIEGA'TA, strong plants, from 3 inch pote, 6 00 "
And Full Miscellaneous Stock. Send for List. CASH WITH ORDER.

THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., DAYTON, OHIO.

Mention the Florlaia' Exchange when wrlUns.

May 20, 1899.

The F-lorists' Exchknce.

539

ANNE BOLEYN PINKS

Rooted Cuttings, $7.50 per 1000.
ORACaNA mUlVISA at reasonable prices.

CASH WITH ORDER.

C. SOLTAU &, CO..

199 Grant Avenue, JKhSET CITY, N. J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

^ >av FR CS >^v I rsj ^

IN OOOP, STK"NU, nEALTHT,

CARNATION PLANTS

From 2^ In. puU. Flora Hill. .Jubilee, Triumph and
Morello at %-i:i?> per 100 Albertlnl, Brldeemald and
Kolilnoor at |l,50 per UHV Uoae Queen, feacli Blow,
Wm. Scott, L. McGuwan and Meteor at *1 25 per ICKI.

FUCHSIAS, 14 good vars . 21^ In. pote.at $1.50 per
lOU to close out, we need the room. Cash with order.

LOGAN AVE.GREENHOUSES,Danville,lll.

Mention the Florlat»' Exchange when writing.

CARNATIONS!

Healthy, trwnsplantcd plants, Wm. Scott.
McGowan,$l.(IO purltlU; $8.U0 per InO). Helen
Keller, Dlizzanl, $1.25 per 100; $12.10 per ItOO.

HARDV I VY,4iDCh p(.te, 60c. perdoz.

MAMTI'RTIIJIM, Dtvarf, S^iDCb pots,
$3 0(1 per lid,

ASPIDISTRA, strong, $3.60 per doz.

CASH WITH OKDKB.

ALEX. SCHULTZ, PHILLIPSBURG, N. J.

Mention the Flnrlats' Exchange when writing.

SELECTED p^„„ SELECTED
CUTTINGS ^^°"* STOCK

CARNATIONS

FROM SAND AND SOIL.

These are from the lots propaj^ated for our
own use and are all rit?tit.

10,000 McOowan,

1500 Albertina,

1500 Daybreak,

$1.25 per 100; $10.0aper 1000.

RUTLEDQE NURSERIES

RUTLEDCE, PA.

Mf'ntlon the FlnrlBtB* Exchange when wrltlog

CARNATIONS

1000 Scolt Si. .'50 per 100

1500 McXiowan $il0.00 per 1000

1500 DaybruHk Sl'^.UO per lUUd

200 LOBELIAS 2U.In. pots, $1.50 per IdO

500 mnie. Snltci'oi GERANIUMS, $150 per 100
3000 GERANIUMS. 3 and 4-Inch pots. $4,00 per

lOU ; $30.0(1 per 1000. 250 at lOCO rate. Fine for bed-
ding : lOuO Double Gen. Grant. Nutt, 5Inie. de Cheve-
linear. Bonatt, Agnes Kelway and others.
100 S^VAINSONA ALBA, Mn. pots, fine plants,

*IO.(i()per lOU.
300 CyclniiiL'ii (■icnnieum var. seedlings for $C.OO.
100 Cyclittiieii (<iti:iiiiUMiiii, large corns, 1 year, $3.
PernH planted out, good fair clumps. Adlantum
Cuneaium and O'BrlenI; Pterls Cretica var., Ourardll,
Chlnenais, 4 cents each.

50 roots AHpni-nifUf!) Defloxiis, the coming Aspar-
agus for (Iconitlon. 50 cents each, and a miacellaneoue
lot of plants, cheap. Cash witu Ohder.

G. X i. CAMPBELL, (Rowansid.) utica, N. Y.

Mention the Florists' RrchanEr** wh^^n wrltlne.

usiness Paper
.'usiness Men:
^''' Florists' Exchange

PRIZE FOR NEW CARNATION

Han lieen ilepoeitecl with and will be iiwariled lj,y Peiinsylvauia Horticultural Society

to tlie srower of the best plant of

OUR 'WIISTER-BI.OOMING SEEDLING CARNATIONS

By mail, 100 fine plants, Four Dollars, and we pay postage. .Send for Circular.

See also our ASPARAtJlIS SPRENGERI AdTerlUenieut,

AMERICAN ROSE COMPANY, Washington, D. C.

Mention the FlorlatB' Exchange when writing.

urUI PADMATinU Al MA The originator, Mr. Caspar Aul, has at last decided to let It go, color a
new uHnWH I lull Ml-iflM little deeper than Argyle, but brighter. It has produced more flowera
ttinn nwy vrtrlcty we have, tested Ave years. |1.5(lper doz. ; ^3.(X) per 100 ; $7i).00 per 1000.

UABaUTA UMCCAftACCAkA The hottest selling plant for retail, fine for ferneries, makes fine 3 or 4 In.
MAHARIA fflaoaAIIOCAnA pot plants, 2 in. pots, fl a doz., IC a too. 3 In. pots, $1.50 a doz., $8 a 100.

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI strong, 2«In. pots, noo per lOO.

ANTHERICUM VARIEGATUM strong, aj^m pots, »2.5o per m

Dncrc Bride, 3 In., »;4.0O per ICO; $35 00 per 1000.

nUOtO Bridesniniil, 3In., JlOOper 100; 135.00 per lOOO. I»-Ternis, cash or C. O. D.

Mention this paper. C. MERKEL & SON, Mentor, Ohio.

■ I B n r% \# D I IVI i£ C Her Majesty, Souv. de Sale, Gertrude, Laura
riMlvL/T rlllllVQ Wilmer, 2% inch pots, $4.00 per 100.

m * I ^^ I ETC Campbell, Russian, California, Shoenbrun, Luxonne, Prin-
V I W 1- C I O cess of Wales, $3.00 per 100; 2>^ inch plants.

THE

CONARD & JONES COMPANY, -West Grove, Pa.

Mention the Florlets' Exchange when writing.

i QRALLERT & CO., %

t CARNATION Hi

% GROWERS, J- I

t San Mafeo Co., - COLMA, CAL I
iVV ^ - - - X *

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

Rooted Cuttings of New and
Standard

CARNATIONS.

SEND FOR PRICE LIST

WM. SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Penn.

Mention the FIorlHts' Exchange when writing.

■ ■■■■■■■■■■■■HBIMHHR

■■S WM. MURPHY S.-

i WHoiesaieCaiijatioiillrower \

U STATION F ■

■■■ CINCINNATI, OHIO ■■■

■MiBaHMaa ■■■■■■ ■■■■MB!

Mention liie Florist." Exchange when wrItlDK

LAST CALL

CARNATION

ROOTED

CUTTINGS.

From Soil, in Elemnnt Shape,

Per 100

Per 1000

1600 Mrs. James Dean 83 51)

J-'O.OO

8(10 .Jolln Youug 3.611

20.00

6110 Evelina 3.60

20.00

800 Empress 2.60

20.00

6000 Flora Hill 1.60

13.50

S'lOO Victor 1.60

13.60

801 All>ertlui 1.60

13.60

IIIUO Alba Superba 1 50

12,60

5II0 Mavor Plogree 1.60

12.50

500 McOonan 1.00

8.00

400 HYDRANGEA OTAKSA,

2 jncli 2.50

3)C0 'MUns. Assorted Standard

KiiKlB 8.50

20.00

JOHN HACKETT& CO.,

tt'id !!*t., near Eltiiwood Ave., rillLA.. PA.

Mpntton the Plorlsta' Kxchanee when writing.

CARNATIONS

strongly rooted and must be sold to make
room. Flora Hill, Armazindy, Mayor Pingree,
$3,00 per 100 ; $15.00 per 1000.

Harrison's White, Portia, Scott, Eldorado,
Rose Queen, McGowan, $1.36 a 100 ; $10 a lOOO.

JOS. RENiRD, Unionville, Ghsster Co., Pa.

Mention the Florlstii' Cxctaani?« when wrltlne

LAST CHANCE!

5000 Scolt, Mc(«ownn and Portia Carna-

lioiiH. from soil, line stiK-k, $liMK) jut lOOll.
5000 Cnliforiiia and Lndy lliiiiie ('ainpbell

Violets, etronK riinniTH, ifiiOl) pt-r 1000.
\2000 AiiipelopHiH Veitrbii, dormant pot-grown,

I year. 3 eta ; 2 year: 6 ct8
lOOO Vinca Var., Btrong 2!^ Inch. $3.00 per 100.
500 at 1000 rates. Cash with order.

BENJ. GONNELL, Fiori.t, West Grove. Pa.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

10,000 Carnation Cuttings

Scott, McGowan, Eldorado. Fisher, etc.,

fl, 25 per 100; »10,00 per 1000

Daybreak, »2 00 per 100 ; |15 00 per 1000.

' lUI I I nil O BonnalTon, Mrs. Henry Robinson,
l¥l M IVI O Glc>r> of Pacific, etc., -lli In. pots,
13,00 per 100. Also rooted cuttings of above.

5000 GERANHJaii^ii, 3H Inch pots, J6.00 per 100

CARL J. DANE, West Medford, Mass.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when wrltiDg.

MUST BE SOLD !

Rooted Cuttings and Plants of

O.^LXlS3'j9LrFXO]Nrs

Choice seedling's and standard varieties, at
Aasigneea' Sale. Comprising the stock lately
belonpririi? to W. R. SHELMIRE. Much of
this stocii is large, topped ttack and suitable
iorSUMMER BLOOM.

Al80 a large lot of

LADY CAMPBELL V°lt...

And a few FARQUHAR and CALIFORNIA.

Stock In first-class condition and ready to set
in field. Correspondence solicited.

c.

C. J. PENNOCK I 1. „,„„...
WJH. SWAYNE j^^^'^""8-

KENNETT SQUARE, PA.

Mention the FIorlBts' Exchanee when wrltln.

CKRNKTIONS!

Rooted cuttings are all sold and we are
booking orders for Field Plaiits.

GEO. HANCOCK &. SON, Grand Haven, Mich

■ P. Doroer & Sons Co. 5

1 CARNATIONS \

LA FAYETTE, IND.

CARNATION jr.. 5

ALL SOLD EXCEPT ■

H
Per 100 Per lOOO ■

5,000 Wm. Soott, $1.00 $7.50 S

5,000 McGowan, 1.00 7.50 ■

1,600 Eldorado . 1.50 12.50 ■

7^. L. VIOLETS S

Fine atocli Rooted llunners, ■

60 cts. per 100; $5.00 per 1000. ■

EDW. J. TAYLOR, ■

Southport, Conn.

B. WEBER & SONS [

HEADQUARTERS FOR 5

HIOH-QRADE STOCK ONLY ■

AT LIVING PRICES.

■

QUR New Price List is bristling S

witii new and good tilings. It ■

contains an iionest description of ■

everytliing we offer. It will pay you ■

to send for it before mal<ing up your ■

orders. ■

H. WEBER & SONS, ■

Oakland, Md. ■

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

WE HAVE THEM,
NONE BETTER!

CARNATIONS

WILLIAM SCOTT $1 50 per 100

DAYBREAK ... 1 50

PORTIA 1 50

ALASKA 1 50

THOMAS CARTLEDQE 2 00

METEOR 2 00

ALBERTLNI $2 00 per 100

McQOWAN 2 00

GENESEE 2 50

JUBILEE 2 00

FLORA HILL 2 50

ARMAZINDY 2 50

ROOTED CUTTINGS FROM SAND AND
SOIL, GOOD. STRONG, GLEAN STOCK

WHITE CLOUD $5 00 per 100

MRS. BRADT .... 5 00 "

MRS. JAMES DEAN . 5 00 "

EVANSTON .... 5 00 "

MRS. JOOST 5 00

GOLD NUGGET .... 6 00

Tn 5 and 6
Inch pots.

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, ".nlhVo"r BABY PRIMROSE, '\Mr'' DRAG/ENA INDIVISA,

LAKEVIEW ROSE GARDENSr-fi^SF"' JAMESTOWN, N.Y.

Liberal discounts for liberal orders All ship-
ments will be well packed. We will endeavor to
please you. Send in your ordern early. Write us
your wants; we can supply them.

Mention the Florists* Exchange wh«n WTltlnff.

540

The F=lorists* Exchkn(

FOUNDED IN 1888.

Exclusively a Trade Paper.

Published EVERY SATURDAY by

I T. DEUMHREPTG, UNOPUB. CO. LTD.

2, 4, 6, 8 Dunne St., New York.
P. 0. Boi, 1697. Telephone 1854 John

BBOISTERED OABLS ADORG8S:

Florei, New York.

SUBSCRIPTIONS:

•1.00 per year to United States, Canada and
Mexico. sa.OO per year to foreign coun-
triea in postal union. Payable in advance.

ADVERTISEMENTS!

Copy must reach this office not later than
Thursday in order to secure insertion In issue
or the following Saturday.

Bate, 81.U0 per Inch. Special positions
eztia. Discounts on contracts of one month
or longer.

Orders from unknown parties must be accom-
panifd by cash or satisfactory references.

Contents.

Boiler, Gorton Side Feed (tlluF.) . .542

Books Keceived 540

Briefs for Bdsy Florists . . . .535

Changes in Business f<i

Oct Flower Commission H.use, A (lllus.) i
Echoes FROM THE Alleys . . . .:
European Plant Notes . . . .1

Experiment Stations ;

Fern Balls (lllus.) ...... \

Fern Culture . J

Ferns IN Jamaica [l.

Hints AND Helps 5

Improvement of Varieties UYSELtCTioN

of Cuttings g

Nursery Department . . . .5

Nursery Inspection Law (Indiana) ' . 6

Notes by the Way .... 6

Obituary:

A.J. Tierney (Portrait) ... 5,

Personals ' j

Question Box 5,

Retailers, Of Interest to . . . 5,

Roses S<

Seed Trade Report . ■•

Trade Notes:

tirand Itapuls, Spaikill, N. Y. S'

Bos on, C.eyelHiid. Kuuheeler, Toronto' bi

"t^h??,'"';' ""«■""■ Cl'icago, .New Yoik
rniladelphiii . c,

Newport, Providence.'st. Louis ' " 64
Llncinnati, Pittsburtr ' tl

Correspondents.
Tbe following staff of writers are regu-
lar contributors to the columns of the
I LORiMTs' Exchange.

?5.fa?fe.:tTor-'"='' '" '^« «.Bee^aTJ'r:i'e'iv"e'
David Rust. Horticultural Hall, Sta. A Phila
Edgar Sanders... leaii Uelmoni Ave , u li^aLio'
F.J NORTON, Hotel Berkeley, Boston, ffis'
Gr.W Oliver... Botanic Gardens, Wash , DC
b. A.Seidewitz, 36 w. Lexington St.. Ball m're
C. V. Sanders, 5tiil0 Delmar A ve., St Lou s jfo'
E. C. Reineman, »<!■, L.,wry St., Allefrbeii? l^a'
Q. A. TiLTON. 8,i Woodland Ave., Cleveland o'
O:^ L b" W.t'^' **" ^''" "^ "« '^- Detroit! Mich-.

C. C. POLLWOHTH .MllWHlik..o vv .'

JOHNG ESLER..' •.•.•.•.•.•.■.■.■saddTe'^^i^'er,''jS"S-

C. P. Woodruff, Post-Express Building,

P L Biiif Rochester, 'n. Y.

j^oHN^'i^tLs^dN.;::::::-."'^?'''™'''' SKo^il; c"i<'-
GEo'.THOMPsoN;j„v,-26iVv;j|&;'ru1'i:*''^-

THosTA'S:;v.-.-.v.Ei,?tu';,?,'(C"?.r'V8r;-

Fred Bennett. 13 Brandon'A. Mmurea (W
HENRY Kruckeberg L™ AnBelee, c" K

♦ . I'r.?''.*'?^"''*' Dcpartinent lias docideil
that Christmas trees, which certain <"'
lectors have been ailiiiittin- free of ,l,itv
uiiOerpar. 70(1 of the act of .July 1 n'it
as ; other wtjorts Hot specially provit'leti
loi, are dutiable at 1(1 per ceiit.ad valo
reiii as " nnenunierated, uninanufai^^tured
01 tht t ""ff ''"' t " '"■'" '"'""'^ °' sw'tion 0

Improvement of Varieties by Selec-
tion of Cutting-s, Etc.

Some doubt has always existed as to
whether plants normally propagated
vegetatively by cuttingg.slips, buds.etc,
could be improved or permanently modi-
Bed by a selection of these parts from
certain individuals orparts of individuals
by methods similar to those used in seed-
propagated plants. Each joint of a
plant, with its bnd and leaf attached,
possesses in most cases the faculty of
growing into a new plant much like' the
parent. These new plants vary the same
under environmental influence as do indi-
viduals produced from seed, and while
parts of the same seedling, still they are
in a physiological sense distinct, each
possessing individual characteristics and
constitutions depending upon the condi-
tions under which they were grown. Mr.
B. T. Galloway says:

Every one who propagates plants by
cuttings knows that hardly any two of
them possess exactly the same charac-
ters. Starting with two rooted cuttings
from the same plant and growing them
I under as nearly the same conditions as
possible, one may give a plant that -will
I bloom freely, forming flowers of large
I size, and its leaf development may also
be perfect, while the other may be a
vegetable rant, lacking in vigor of leaf
and utterly unable to give anything but
small and imperfect flowers.

Darwin says: Mr. Salter brings the
principle of selection to bear on varie-
gated plants propagated i)y buds, and
has thus greatly improved and fixed
several varieties. He informs me that at
first a branch often produced variegated
leaves on one side alone, and that the
leaves are marked only with an irregular
edging or with a few lines of white and
yellow. To improve and fix such vari-
eties he finds it necessary to encourage
the buds at the bases of the mostdis-
tmctly marked leaves and to propagate
from them alone. By following with
perseverance this plan during three or
tour successive seasons a distinct and
fixed variety can generally be secured

i-or several years Messrs. B. T. (iailo-
way and P. H. Dorsett, of the Dil^e on
01 Vegetable Physiology' and Pathololv
have been carefully selecting violet cut-
tings to determine to what extent the
plants can by this means be improved in
prodtictiveness, vigor and ability to re"
Hist disease, etc. The results alreadv
obtained show that prodtictiveness ?s
remarkably increased! and they also
clearly demonstrate that violets c-ii^hp
gradually improved by T t^ontinnons
selection of the cuttings Led in nrooiBn
tion and of the plants from whi^fi'S
are obtained. The method consists fi?
selecting a number of the fluestlookii g
pants before they begin to bloom
P acing beside eacn a stake to whi^ch si
blank tag is attached, and carefully re
cording on each tag 'the daih pi^^k o

if fhe"en'^i°.Tf''[h "■°"' ""^ P"^"' ^" ^'lat
at the end of the season the number of

flowers produced by each plant i^^knt^wn

1 he cuttings for the ensuing year are

taken only from the plants producfn,^

the greatest yields, and which are know^

from continual observation through the

season to be desirable in other ways

1 he pedigree cuttings thus obtained ar^

a«ain subjected to^seleetion and onfy

those which root well and form goo 1

.Mr. Dorsett has recent ydescriliedsnr^e
very striking results oiitalned in 189?
by growing comparison beds of selected
and unselected cuttings of the Eadv
Hume Campbell violet? In this ex^erf
c" n"*. nini? ''■P,'^ -^e compared \h'eS

nf i^M^" !^ ,^ •'"=*""'^ °' tl^" production
? ?on/w,"«'"''"8^ the season: Bed No.
«i ^ P'""!' H"wer8, average per plant
84.2; bed No. 2, ;!1,200 flowers, average
per plant 60.4; bedNo.3,.30,98d flowers
average per plant 88. "wers,

It will be seen by a comparison of the
above data that - the average yield from
the beds of selected plants is -greater in
bt th cases than from the bed of un-
selected plants, the i.lants in bed No 1

lifhlTv"*^' S° 'i" "'^"■"Se 2:3.8 and those
in bed No. 3,2i.G more flowers per plant
than were produced in bed No. 2, a com-
bined average of 86.1 from the selected
plants as against 00,4 from the un-

ntn^'nt ' \'l,^ ^'?'? °' ^'-'^ flowers per
plant, and this with practically no addi-

tional expense."— re.vriJooA/<e/).-i;r /He/If
of Agriculture for 1S:)S

BOOKS RECEIVED.

sAJd-ldU^t^^ifJ-fB^j;;;;'^-

replace,]. Besides this, the selected nlants
made a more vigorous and a liealt er
growth and protiuced a greater nuiter
of better-coloreti and long^er-stemmed
flowers than the unselected pllnts The

-iEARBOOK OF THE IT. .S. DePAUTMENT

OF AoRicuLTtiRE.-The Year Book of the
U.S. Department of Agriculture for 1898
IS just to Iiand, and is an excellent exam-
ple of the grand work that the Depart-
ment IS accomplishing on behalf of the
farmer and horticulturist. It is a volume
of <(,S pages, and is divided into three

of the .\nnual Report of the .Secretary of
Agriculture for the fiscal year 1898 and
covers the operation.s of the Dei.artment
tor tliat year. The second part embraces
miscellaneous pajiers, prepared with few
exceptions by the chiefs of Bureaus Divi-
sions and Offices of the Department
The third part is the Appendi.x. Specia
attention ha.s been given to this part o
the volume with a view to increasing it,s
scope and usefulness, and an effort ha.s
been made to give the Appendix the char-
acter of an agricultural directory. In
addition tfl the usual Department'direc-
tory and the directory of colleges and ex-
peiiment stations, there have been iii-
clutled lists o the principal oflicials hav-
ing charge of agriculture in the several
States; ot managere of farmers' in.stitutes;
of the forestry officers of the different
States and of the State forest rv ass,',i
tions; of the officers of horticuiiural and
kintlred societies, etc. The pul.lkad,,,
contaiiis 41 plates and 136 text (igures
I he edition of the Year Book is ,'300,(J0()
copies, 470, 000 of which are by law re-
served lor the exclusive use ..,f .Senators
Kei.resentatives, and Delegates in Con'
gress, and 30,000 are allofted to the De-
partment of Agriculture. This allotment
isciLsumed in the distribution to crop
correspondents and others co-operating
witli the Department or renderiua- it
some service. Very few copies, the re^,r e
are available for miscellaneous d str iV
t.oii, and app icants will generally ll
oblige,! to apply to Senators or Eepre-
.sentatives ill Cnii-ryss. -nepie

The foll.jwijig is a list ot the miscella-
neous pai„.r« in the volume whi^h have
" 1,"'^'^'';".''"' "uterest for our readers-

ihelVincipal Insects Affecting the To-
bacco Plant. By L. O. Howan], Ph D
-A description of tobacco in.sects, their
hie history, when they make the r ap-
pearance, damage and remedie.«

1 runing of Trees and Other PJants By
flilham Sauuders.-How and yfhen to
prune trees, hedges an.l plants! *°

CWovri" ?.? ^1°";'' S°''e«t Problems. By
Oifford Pinchot.— Treats of forestry in
the wooded regions and in tlie tieJless
regions. Government forest work forest
Srertf^e's.'''''""""^ °" ^'"^ plaiiisTnd
W(>eds in Cities and Towns. By Eyster
H Dewey.-Gives an accouutof the char-
act,Ti.stics of weeds that grow in cities
and towns; their good and bad effect?
together with suggestions for the 1m:
proyement of lots where they grow
tp^i'^'^l "? f ^'t'' Destroyers.- By sVlyes-
ter D. Judd, Ph. D.-The author describes
a weed as a plant out of place aiul i yes
descriptions of birds that destroy wfeds
mentions the weeds they destroy and
says these little birds are little weeders
whose work is seldom noted, but always

Insects Injurious to Beans and PeM«

^i^SeiiV:-'^-i-is;e£rSi

suits of investigations of the gra°nsimits"
graui riLst, black rot of the Abl ag and
varu.us important diseases; alio a •<
pm-tof the advance made iii i^'ee p!;^,!*:
Millets By Thomas A. Williams-
What IS designated as millet, the diffeieii^

varieties their place on the farm, habit

am fevt'?r'-'°"''' ?' growth, u.ses, feeding
an,l fertilizing value.

Work of the Division of Forestry for
the larmer. By Gifford Pinchot.-Ee-
nr'ni ,?.f "^t'-oduction Of Suitable trees
lb vvw "^i"; \^'\tvee]em portions of
[im>- l.?nVi 1"^ *" '^r"'^'- methods of hand-
ling wood lots on farms in regions where
trees now grow, so that the forest of the

ctThifi!!'''-' ^- '™';™"'fl without appre-
tiabb ni.Tiasing the c.st of harvesting,
ttilizing ,Sii,pl„„ Fruits. BvG B

i,,'',",n,' f ~i''"'''''"''^'-''''^^^'«°f<l'SlJosiiigof
surplus fruits are given; also the meth-
ods of treatment. The processes are sun

cn;';;!!f,"'"'''"',P°''^.*'°° "y artificial heat,
canning, and extracting the juice for
cider, vinegar, jellies, etc '

R,^'°!;f.*,™?""" °' ,«o"'l Country Roads.
t^;\,.= 'f' "■ Elilnflse.-What consti-

,o>,st,.^?t°ti '=°""f-V roads and how to
construct them.

Improvement of Plants by Selection
By Herbert J. Webber.-Di-^cusses the
n'°nfnn.°?''"i!°"°/ "esirable variatioSs
t o^ .,,1 ^'•,''edlug by methodical selec-
tion and the gradual improvement of

.ilwt%''''^l'"i!''^' '■■"■" the cumulative
effect of selecting through many genera-

fi.P.^nn."''' f °0'"'ff the very slig^ht mod -
heat ons which normally occur in all

(^au Perfumery Farming Succeed in the
United States? By EdwvardS Steele -
I he writer states the value of the impor-
tations of perfumery, describes the meih-
si?itnL?f ■'"'ii"*'' essential oils, the plants
suitable for the purpose, and says that
the two points of difficulty in the way of
producing perfumery in this country are
ack of information and the co.st of lAbor,
t points the way for an advance in
pernio ery farming.

The Movement and Ketention of Water
in Soils. By Lyman J. Briggs.-An illus-
tration of the surface tension and capil-
lar' movementof waterand the inliueiice

«.','", u-*",''-''°^^'''''' uponits movement.

Sand-Bindmg Gra.sses. By F. Lamsoii-
Scribner.— Descriptions an,i im[iortance
of grasses suitable for saud-biii,lin"-

Grass Seed and Its Impurities. By the
■uBies bf * "■ ."i'^^k^-Kecites the^drffi
tuities in securing good iirass kbo.i ■
points out the distfnguishtg'mark"'
^vhel■e such exist, between the diffemit
species, so that they can be identified
also gives warning against the most
tommon imimrities.and statesbriefly the
csst-ntial (qualities of good seed. ^

The Soluble Mineral Matter of Soils
B.v Thomas H. Means.— Treats of the
:!!,'l'^'^ ."-^.tter in soils, absorpth n of
salts classification of soluble matter
physical absorption, etc tcniei,

Agricultur,^ in Pnert,. Rico. By Roy
Stone -A brief outlineof the agricultural
dm! : '";!f'.t*T''r-''''''''^:'^-'""'"e.soil conl
lisit <^- , 1 "i^"'" °' products, cattle
I'l^r Mi, J""i ownershipof theisland;
.Lsocills attention to the need of experil

SrrAg!J^c;;:?*''^"^p°'-*""- '-"'«-.

n^-^P'K'"i'"''al Experiments in Alaska.
By C.C.f.eorgeson,M.S.-A brief account
o experiment work in Ala.ska with veg^
t,ib es, cereals, fofag,- ,,lants, and Oax

itZT^r^T'V'''' '"" ' '■' '-^'tile raising!
hoiis. By .lared G. Smith.— Gives a list
of plants that will grow on alkali soils
including some that will stand te ttaes
as much alkali as wheatand one hundred
times as much as Kentucky blue grass

The Present Condition of'Grape?(^ufture

Nani'"ra!''"''\- «t"^ 1^^°^^" Husmaii o?
«apa, Cal.— A sketch of the development
of the grape industry in California and
iTo^'th"'"'''' '"'■ "' expansion^ and

In no other State in tlie Union sav<?
the Boston Transcript, does the value of
greenhouse products bear so lanie a nro
portion to the total value of agrtcutoral

tronTt'hi,?™/?""*'"'''' '■" Masslichusetts
to one-thirtieth part. Doubtless much of

nV-^f H- "^ *° t'"" ^'^e ''"d nearness of the
large cit.es, where plants and cut flowers

g?eat'len\of-'',.,'"i^r'^''*\''"f Prol-abl.v a
fcieatuealof credit is due t,i the M-isoa
chusetts Horticultural Society whfch"
has^doneso much to promote- I'lorticul

Ihe Skabcura Dip Company, St. Louis
Mo will pay ten dollars for a suitable
name for a new insecticide whicli thev
dace "The'-,':.t?'i"' ■'"' '"•bout "o int .^^
uiMftiiJ,,,^ ''''-' ,'^ ■■', preparation of
nitor ne and wood pu 11, with cert-iin
chemicals to make i burn ilowh- C
without flaming when ignited " "'

Seci-etarf T "f ■>°,"-le<lge receipt, from
\i^ I y • ^- '■ooclinan, Westnort
feoort oV;*!"-';,?^ *'■" forty-first an uai
ral Soci°et/ *''*'««"r' State Horticultu-

May 20, 1899.

The F=l-ORtsts* Exchttnge.

541

OPEN TO ALL .... FREE TO ALL
Aa>wera Solicited from Those Wbo Know.

(70) Alkaline Phosphate of Lime

is a phospliate of lime treated with au
alkali instead of an acid to make it avail-
able. When phosphate of lime is treated
with snlphuric acid to make it available
(then i-allc[l.supri-|iliiisph,itc(ir ncid plios-
phate) on its .ipiilic-itinn to tlie soil it re-
verts to its original condition; it is so
stated in liuUetin No. 12 of the Maine
Experiment Station. The cost of the acid
and the expen.se of u.sing it is lost, except
that the phosphate of lime is rednced to
its Hnest possible condition and, finess of
division is the measure of its availability,
and not its acidity. The acid checks the
fermentation of the soil, renders it cold,
brings in coarse grasses, and impairs the
nutritive quality of plants, although it
may increase them in quantity. Uu the
other hand, if enough alkali in the form
of an alakline phosphate is mixed with a
soil (rich in organic matter) to saturate
it, and it is then left in a warm place,
putrefactive fermentation will shortly set
in. As a broad proposition alkahes pro-
mote and acids hinder putrefaction and
consequent growth. The presence of an
alkah favors the growth of microscopic
ferments and that of an acid hinders it.
The real significance of an alakline phos-
phate applied to the soil containing or-
ganic matter, is that besides neutralizing
its natural sourness, it favors to a re-
markable degree the growth of the nitric
ferments, and so promotes nitritication.
A trace of alkalinity in the soil and mois-
ture, warmth, carbonaceous foods and
ammonia compounds, constitute favora-
ble conditions for nitrification which fa-
vors the growth of plants.

Alkaline phosphate of lime is manufac-
tured and for sale by The South Sea
Guano Co., 75 State street, Boston. It
analyzes 17 percent, available Hhosi)horic
acid; 29 per cent, alkali soluble. It is a
valuable article to use on the farm, gar-
den or greenhouse. The price is low con-
sidering its analysis.

.\NDREW H. Ward.

(71) Tomatoes Under Glass for
Pall Crop. — Kindly state in your paper
what will be the best varieties of toma-
toes for I''all crop under glass. I had
Lorillard last Fall hut it did not come
out good on account of the seed. Where
can I get the true L(jrillard tomato seed?
-A. A. V.

— There are four excellent varieties of
tomatoes for forcing purposes, but the
difficulty is to get the true seed — seed
that has bi'en selected with great care. I
would suggest tli.it ail eft'iirt lie made to
get seed of sonie rehable seed house, then
say, next Winter, start selecting your
own seed. For instance, supposing there
is in the house an extra good vine, a free
cropper, with perfect shaped fruit, a man
will not go far astray in selecting the
finest specimens for seed purposes. Do
not wait until the vines are getting ex-
hausted, but select the fruits when the
plant is in full vigor. By following this
method year after year you will not only
keep up the standard but improve it. I
found it difficult, four years ago, to
secure the true Lorillard; since that date,
however, I have worked on the plan laid
down above, with excellent results.
Frogmore Selected, Eclipse, Best of All
and Lorillard are all right for forcing;
Eclipse especially is an extra free setting
vaiiety. I presume all the varieties
named here can be secured from some of
the New York seed houses. I may state
the old Lorillard, when carefully' selected,
is a grand tomato. — W. L.

(72) Sniila.x. — How should a bench
(0 inches deep ) of smilax that was planted
last Fall with one-year-old roots be
treated to Insure a crop for early Octolier
use? Would it be better to plant again
with one-year-old plants directly after
Decoration Day? — J. Mc.

— It the smilax was planted last Fall
there is no need of throwing it out and
planting new to secure a crop for next
October. After Decoration Day the strings
will be all cut down and the bed should
then be lightly stirred Ijetween the rows
and a good niulch of well-rotted manure
applied. Syringe the bed lightly once a
day but do not water thoroughly until
the new shoots havecomraenced togrow.

(73) Renting Palms.— What is a f.iir
rent to charge for i)alnis for the summer
season for bedding? — S. S. P.

(74) Pitch of Roof.— I have a green-
house 18 feet wide by 50 feet long, heated
by Mott's hot water system — am putting
on a new root. What is the best pitch
for the rafters?—!). B. S.

— I should give the root a 35 degree
pitch. This can be secured in au 18-foot
even span house, where the ridge is about
01'. feet above the top of the walls.— L.
R.'Taft.

Among: the Magazines.

There will be four short stories in the
June Scribner's, suitable for the season
when the Summer travel iias just licgun.
Twoof thebest-knovvn American wi-itcrs,
Henry James and Joel Ohandler Harris,
will be represented, and twonew wiiters,
William Allen White (famous for his edi-
torial, "What's the Matter with Kan-
sas?"), and Robert Shackleton, a New
York journaUst.

Easton, Mass. — Henry C. Parker has
gone into the florist busiuess here.

DoYLESTow.v, Pa. — George Sipler, ot
-Vudalusia, has bought two acres of land
here and is erecting extensive greenhouses
thereon.

Flushing, N. Y. — Chas. W. Browne,
formerly foreman for John Henderson
Co., is now in the retail buiness tor him-
self at 89 Spring st.

Winchester, Mass., — Geo. P. Russell,
of Woburn, has taken a three years' lease
of the Cox farm and greenhouse on Higli
street, and Geo. E. Morgan, of Lexing-
ton, has been installed as manager.

Evergreen, Ala. — R. A. Lee, who was
formerly manager of the firm of Lee,
Watkius & Co., shippers of southern
decorative evergreens, has recently pur-
chased the entire interest ot above firm.

St. Louih. — Lewis Roth has tempo-
rarily moved to 1903 North Tenth street,
lieuding the completion of his new West
End place, where he will engage in grow-
ing plants tor the retail trade, making a
specialty ot variegated foliage subjects.

Astoria, L. I. City, N. Y. — Wm. Starke
recently started in business here in a
newly built florist store at .140 Flushing
avenue, opposite the St. .Micli.id's Cinie-
tery, where he carries a largi.- assortment
of potted plauts and cut flowers for ceme-
tery use.

Reader, thlB ie j'our column. Let ub know
what you are doing. It will keep your name
before your feUow-craftamen and Intereet
many.

Doylestown, Pa.— Reading G. Palmer will
erect a greenhouse 110x30 feet, for roses.

Southampton, N. Y. — G. F. Hallock is hav-
ing another greenhouse built lor the cultiva-
tion of white violets.

RIdgewood, N. J Wm. F. Barkham,

formerly of Staataburg, N. Y., is now with
Andrew Snyder of this place.

Salt Lake City, Utah.— F. Henry Hartman
is building t^vo new greenhouses, one 110 and
and the other 6j feet In length.

Barllngton, la.— N. J. Burt & Co. has pur-
chased a new up-to-date delivery wagon, with
heating arrangements for Winter use.

Atlantic City, N. J.— D. B. Edwards, the
florist, has been awarded the contract to lay
out the flower beds and to otherwise beautify
the McLaughlan-Grove tract in Chelsea.

Dover, N. J.— Florist W. H. Spangler, of
No. 117 Gold St., has just been elected City
Assessor. He will have his office in the rear
part of his store on Sussex St., and will still
look after that part of his business as well as
attend to his duties as assessor.

Fair Customer—" I want to get a floral
design for a funeral." Florist— " Yes,
madam; here's a handsome 'Gates Ajar.'
How would it suit?" Fair. Customer—
"Gracious! That won't do. The gentle-
man it's intended for was strongly op-
posed to ' open door' principles. "—/7j//a-
delpbia Record.

Index of Advertisers.

AUen J E 518

Allen W S 648

Ambactaer Jas 647

Am Gaideiiing 534

Am Jadoo Oo 651-52

Am Rose Oo 639-54

AmosN 646

Aschmaon Q 646-Sl

Asmus R- 654

Bader J. 6S7

Baker W J 618

Baiter J T 56 ■

Baldwin A J 633

BallerFA 63B

Bassett & Washburn 649
Bayersdorfer H & Oo 664

Booker rred 0 531

Beckert WO 554

BenedictQ H 537

BergerH H&Oo.... 537

Black, Ohas 635

Blauvelt & Outtman 648
Bobbink k Atkins... 535
Boerner Fred ....... 654

Boston Letter Oo... . 651

BrintonWP 635

Bunyard HA 638-651

Buril F 639

Burpee WAS Oo.... 632

Byam E J 637

Campbell C & A 639

Carmody J D 652

Oavanaugh Mrs M . . 537
Oefrey Letter Oo.... 649

OhinnlckW J. 537

Oleary & Co 664

Olncas&Boddlngton

Oo 631

Oonard & Jones Co .. .'>39
ConckUn MrsES... 660

OonnellB 639

Coombs J 637

Cottage Gardens ... 631

Cowen'B N Sons 652

Cox Seed Co 532

Orabb & Hunter 660

Oralg Robt s Son ... 638

Crane Bros 549

Crowl Fern Co. . . - 649
CuDoingbam J. H.. 647
OutFlowerExchange 548
Dahl 0 A Floral Co.. 638

DaneCJ 539

Davis A B & Son .... 633
Decker BlauveltOo.. 618

Oeming Co 662

Deutsche Gartner

Zeitung 561

De Witt P M 660

Dletsch Aft Co 662

Dillon J L 647

Dlngee ft Oonard Co. 538
Domer F i SousOo. 639

Dreer Hy A 633

Damont& Co 548

Eastern Chem Co... 661
Edwards & Docker. . 661

EhretP 549-64

ElchholzH 646

EiseleO 664

ElseleJ O 646

Elizabeth NurseryOo 633
Elliott Wm 4 Sons.. 632

Elliott W H 549

Ellis* PoUworth... 660
EUwanger & Barry.. 635

IlmmaUB Geo M 646

FaustHO SOo 651

Felthousen J E 547

F & F Nurseries. .. 636
FlorlstHail Ass'n. .. 562

Foster FO 637

Foster LH 637

Fryer E 646

Furrow Bros. ... . 554
Germain Fruit Co... 532

Gibbons H W 562

Giblln 4 Oo : .562

Gordon J P 564

Gortou4Lldgerwood

Oo 553

Grallert & Oo 639

Greene 4 Underhill 647

QuntherWH 548

Hackett Jno & Co. . . 639

Haerens Bros 635

Hall W E 637

Hancock G 4 Son... 639

Hanford RO 637

HargedineEO 637

Harris O A 4 Oo 646

HartM A 648

Heiss J B . 564

Hennecke C Co.. ... 652

Hen AM . 564

Herrmann A 654

Hews A H 4 Co 562

Hicks & Oiawbuck.. 648

Hilflnger Bros 652

HillEO 4 Oo 664

Hippard E 663

Hitchings & Co 663

Hoffmeister Flor'lOo 638

Holbrook Bros 663

Holton 4 Huukel Oo 549

Horan E O 548

HornorO B& Son.. 635
Hort'l Advertiser... 55t
Hughes George J.... 546
HulaeboBch Bros.... 533

InsallR 647

Internat'l Heater Co 662

Jackson E B 546

Jackson APerkinsOo 538
Jacobs 8 4 Sons.... 653

Jennings EB 646

JennlBon W C 637

Johnson 4 Stokes... 532

JonesH T 635

Joosten OH 532

Easting Wm F 648

EelseyHP 649

Eennicott Bros Oo . . 649

Eing J T 664

Knapper A ...... 647

Kraber W G 646

Euehn 0 A 549

Lager 4 Hurrell 564

Laird Geo. I 546

Lakeview Rose Gard 5.i9

LaneLB 660

Langjahr AH . ... 618

Lang J . . , 648

LealmanJ 537

Lee K A 649

Leuly E 634

LitoklandLumberOo 560
Logan Ave.Q'houses 539

LongD B 561

Lord 4 Burnham Co 553
LoiiisvilleTobaccoCo 649

Lovett J T 516

Ludemann F 637

MacDonald 4 Mc.

Manus 648

Mad-rP 647

McBr de's Nursery.. 537
McCarthy N P ft Oo. 648

McFadden EC 532

McEellar4Wlnter80B648

Merkel 0 4 Son 639

MeyerJOftOo 661

Michel P& BOo 633

Millang F 548

Miller AL 533

MillerGL 637

Minor WL 560

Moninger John C Co 552

Moon SO 636

Moon WH Oo 635

Morris Floral Co 547

Moss G M 549

Murphey R H 638

Murphy Wm 539

Myers 4 Oo 562

Nat'l Florists" Board

otTrade 651

National Plant Co... 538
N TOut FlowerOo.. 548
N T Mkt O Ass n ... 532
Newburgh Floral Co 537
Newport Nursery Co 636

Niessen L 619

O'BrienT F 660

Ormsby E A 562

Ouwerkerk P 636

Parry J E 533

Peacock W P 633

Peckham SS 537

PennockSS 648

Pentland J 546

Pierce F O Co 662

Pierson F R Co 631

Pinehurst Nurseries 635
Pittsburg Out Flower

Co 648

Pltzonka Q 636-87

Plant Seed Oo 632

ProcterO H 638

Pullen A 6S5

QuakerCityMachCo 562
RackhamG A.. .637
Ramsay J H 4 Son. . 537

RawlingsE I 637

KawBon W W4 0o.. 632

Reck J 533

Red Towers Green-
houses 661

Reed 4 Eeller 551

Reeser 0 A Co 638

ReidE 649

Reinberg Bros.... 538-54

Renard Jos 639

Reynolds A L 634

uickseoker Obas H. . 649
Rider-Ericsson En-
gine Co 663

RlppergerG 651

RoemerF 532

RolkerA&Sons 661

Rosbach A & G 646

Rose MfgCo 551

Hutledge Nurseries. 639

Ryerson UO 661

Sachse A 554

Salter W H 533

Saltford Geo 660

Bchillt-r J L 532

Schmidt J 0 535-37

SchmitzF WO 532

SchulthetsA 537

Schultz A 539

Schwabe 0 0 637

Schweinlurth Wm... 554

Scollay Jno A 653

Scott John 631

SeaCliflf Nursery... 550

.Seawauhaka Ghs 547

SeidelD B 633

ShelmlreWR 639

Shellroad Q'h'se Co. 646

Sheridan WF 648

Shnrtleff JB Jr 647

Siebrecht 4 Son 637

Skabcura Dip Co. .660-51

Smith N 4 Son 546

Smooth On MfgCo. 662

SoltauO 4 Oo 639

StahlutH 537

Stearns A T Lum Oo 552
StLouisOutFlow'rCo 649
StootboflH A4 Co.. 544

StuderN 534

Stnmpp 4 Walter Co 632

Stuppe Wm 546

Sutherland G A 648

Suzuki * Ilda 633

Swayne Wm 639

Taylor E J 639

Thorburn J M 4 Oo. 632
Tobacco Warehons-

ing 4 Trading Co. . 634
Traendly ft Schenck 548

Van Home Griffen

ftCo 663

Vaughan's Seed

Store 632-54

Vlckft HillOo 654

Vincent RJrftSon.5b4-36
Vredenburg 4 Co... 551

Watson Til 635

Weber 0 8 4 Sons... 662
Weber H 4 Sons.... 639
Weeber ft Don 533

Welch Bros 648-64

Whilldin Pottery Co 662

WiebeFS 637

Wietor Bros 619

WlUowmead Oardns 654

WlttboldGeo 637

Wolf AQftBro 562

Wood BroB 647

Wood Glass Oo 552

Young J 648

Young T Jr 648

Index of Advertisements.

PLANTS, SEKDS,
BULBS. FLOWERS,

Abutilon 637-47

Acalypha 554

Achyrantbes 647

Agaves 646

Ageratum.. 633-16-47-64

Alyssum 533-46-47

Alternanthera. . 533-37-46
-47-54

Amar>-lli8 546

Ampelopsis . 533 -35-37-46

Anthericum 539-47

Aquatics 533

Aralia 537

Araucarias 635-37

Asparagus . .531-32-37-39
-46-47-64

Aspidistra 637-39

Aspidium 546

Asters 632-37-46-47

Azaleas 635

Bedding and Basket
Plants (not specif-
ically indexed) .. 537
Begonias.633-35-37-46-47

Bourardia 664

Browalha 616-64

Bulbs (not specflc-
ally indexed .... 632-64

Calendula 646

Calceolarias 632

Callas 632-64

Camellia 516

Cannas . . 631-33-37-46.47
-54

Carex 646

Carnations. .631-34-38-39
-46-47-54

Celery 636

Oeutaurea 650

Ohienostoma 547

Chrysanthemums. 633-34
-39-46-47-54

Cinerarias 632

Clematis. . . . 633-35-38-46
-64

Olivia 637

Oobtea 646-47

Coleus 637-46-47

Convolvulus 646

Coreopsis 646

Cosmos 632-37-46

Orinum 516

Crotons 638-47

Ouphea 647

Cut Flowers . . .618-49-64

Cycas 632-16

Cyclamen 539-46-47

OyperuB 637-46-5t

Dahlias 631-33-46

Daisies 546-47-5iJ

Decorative Green-
bouBe Plants (not
specifically in-
dexed) 637

Deutzia 654

Dianthus 646

Digitalis 616

DracKnas. . . 631-32-37-39
-16-47-64

Ericas 535

Farfugium 547

Ferns. 531-32-33-34-37-39
-46

Feverfew 646-47

Flcus 636-37-16

Freesia 632-37

Fuchsias 637-39-46-47

GalUardia 546

Geraniums .631-33-37-39
-46-47-50-54

Gladioli 6S1

Glecboma 546

Gloxinias . 635

Qypsophlla 537-46

HeUotrope 646-47

Hollyhocks 632

Hyacinths 631-64

Hydrangeas. 63 5-39-46-47
-54

Impatiens 547

Iresines 547

Iris 646

Ivy 633-36-39-46-47

Lantanas 547

Laurus 535

Leaves and Sprays. . 649

-661-64
Liliums. .632-33-35-37-16
Lily of the Valley. 631-32

Lobelia 639-46-47

Lychnis 646

Manettla 547

Marantas 639-47

Marguerites 547

Musa 637-47

Mushroom Spawn . . 551

Myoaotis 637

NarclBsus 637

Nasturtium . . . .639-46-17

Nierembergia 546-47

Orchids 664

Fnonias 636-46

Palms.531-.3 2-36-37-38-47

I'ansies 632-46-47

Pelargoniums. .631-37-47

Petunias. 633-46-47

PhysaUs 646-64

Phlox 616

Piles 647

Pinks 639-46

Primulas 532-37-39-4l'.-47
Rhododendrons... 531-36
Roses 534-35-38-39-46-54

Rudbeckia 546

Salvia 646-47

Seeds (not Bpecifi-
cally Indexed) . .332-33
-46-64
Shrubs — Evergreen,
Ornamental and
Flowering (not
specifically in-
dexed) 583-S5

Sibthorpia 647

Small Fruits 636

Smilax ..633-37-47-60-54

Spiriea 636-4S

Stevia 637-47

Stocks 546

Strawberry Plants. 635-37

Swainsona 639-47

Sweet Peas 632-33-37

Thunbergia 646

Thyme 647

Tradescandia ... 646
Trees(FruilandNut) 636
Trees (Shade and

Evergreen). 535

Tropifolum 547

Vegetables . .632-36-37-46

Velvet Plant . . 539

Verbenas 633-46-17

Vincas 633-3ii-37 -46-47-54
Vines and Climbers
(not specifically
indexed) . . 536-39-46-47
-54

Violets 639-46-47-60

Yuccas 535-46

Zinnia 547

MISCELLANEOUS

Auctioneers 548-54

BaBketa 532-51-ft4

Buard of Trade b51

Boilers 536-52-63

Books B3i-64

Boxes 551

BusinesB Opportnni-

tles 536

Out Flowers, Whole-
sale and Oommis-

siou Dealers... 648-49
Fertilizers . .550-51-52-64

Florists' Letters 651

Florists' Supplies .... 548

-61-54
Flower Pots, Vases,

etc 648-61-62

Fruit and Flower

Plates 651

Glaes 651 52-53

GreenhouseCon-

struction 562-63

QreeDhoiise Lumber 550

-52-53
Greenhouse Bequi.

sites 652

Hail Insurance 562

Help Wanted 636

Insecticides.6^4-60-61-54

Maetica 552

Metal Designs 651-54

Moss . ,. 664

Newspapers 651

Peat 664

Pipes, Joints and

Valves 663

Pumps 660-53

Putty 653

Sale or Rent 536

Sash 668

Situations Wanted.. 536

Sprayers 662

SUkes 632

Stationery 560-51

Tools, Implements

etc 532-51-52-04

Tying Material 551

Ventilators 562-5«

Wants 636

Wire Designs 548-40

usiness Paper
^ usiness Men:
'^^' Florists' Exchange

642

THB F=I-0RISTS'

rXCHHNGE.

HINTS and HELPS.

Fuchsias for eiieeimen plants shoiiltl
be in tlieir flowering pots by this time,
iillowing tlie branches to develop their
flowers. A single supporting stick for
the center will be all that is necessary,
with perliaps a few supporting strings
for the lateral shoots in the case of those
varieties having large double flowers.

Aehiiueiics. — The last batch of these
which are intended for the decoration of
the conservatory during the latter part
of Summer should be started about this
time. Instead of shaking out the roots
from the old soil, a process which is
liable to bring about the mixing of the
kinds, the.v may be started in the old
soil, and if the stems appear too thickly
they may then be divided into small
clumps, several of which may be placed
in a pan. They delight in light, sandy

After germinating it will befounda good
plan to add a very small quantity of fine
soil to the surface, not enough to cover
the cotyledons, but to cover the roots
of the seedlings which seem to have a
difficulty in piercing the soil.

Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. — Judg-
ing from the measly little specks which
have been sent out as plants this Spring,
this much talked of begonia must have
been propagated to the utmost extent.
Most of these plants will givecuttingsby
and by, and all that can be done now is
to give them conditions favorable to
growth. If sufhcient care be exercised,
young and very healthy plants may be
raised from mature leaves. Place them
on sand with the stalks buried in it.
The sand should be first well washed so
as to lessen the chances of their being
attacked by fungus. Cover the leeLvea
with glass, and shade from sun.

Iris Rose! is the name given to a new

Gorton Side Fetid Boiler at Greenhouses of R. M Sehullz Madison, N. J.

soil. If kept dry these plants may be
wintered in a hfiuse with a low tem-
perature and grown to perfection after
the Bring is stopped in the Spring.
Achimenes coccinea, one of the oldest
kinds, is one of the very showiest. This
species may be increased very fast, as the
tubercles are produced both under and
above ground.

Begonia Evansianus. — Notwith-
standing the unusually hard Winter this
very showy begonia has come out all
right; the plants from the resting buds
are already two or three inches high. As
they come up quite thick, a quantity
should be potted off or removed to other
quarters. It thrives best in a border on
the north side of a wall.

Primula Ploribunda. — The white
variety gave a good account of itself last
Winter as a pot plant. The flowers are
of a faint yellow w'hen first opening,
changing to white in a day or two. The
seed of this species being very small is
best sown on the surface of the soil.

species introduced from Mexico by Dr.
J. N. Kose, of the United States National
Aluseum, during the Autumn of 1897.
Dr. Rose says that in Mexico the plants
are in full flower after midsummer. This
is undoubtedly due to the climatic condi-
tions ])reTailing in the region where the
plants grow. Last year in the Garden
here the specimens flowered about the
same time as the Japanese irises, but this
season they were among the first to
flower, coming in at the same time as
the early dwarf yellows, such as I.
flavescens and I. chnm,T>iris. This new
species promises to be of considerable
horticultural value. The flowers are
pure white and very large, quite as large
as any of the I. germanica tribe. It
seems to be related to the florentine iris ;
the color and perfume are, however,
different, besides other less important
variations.

Another new plant Introduced at the
same time by Dr. Rose is named Mal-
vaviscus lanceolatus ; the leaves are long

and narrow. The flowers are of a more
intense scarlet than those of the well-
known M. cocciueus. It is evidently a
Winter bloomer. L,ow grown bushy
plants have a very handsome appear-
ance when in flower. By hybridizing the
two species a good hybrid might be ob-
tained, as the habits of the two vary
greatly. M. cocciueus grows naturally
into a well-shaped specimen, while Ai.
lanceolatus needs to be pinched back.

Among the finest of the variegated
herbaceous plants are the several varie-
gated varieties of funkia. They preserve
their variegation right through theSum-
mer and grow with but little attention.
As soon as the leaves are fairly well de-
veloped the plants may be divided into
small pieces of one or two shoots to each
piece, and put in suitably sized, pots,
keeping them indoors for a few days.

Pansies in the public parks here have
made a very telling disjilay this Spring.
They were planted out last Fall and
stood the Winter well, very few idauts
being lost. The seeds are sown by the
end of August and grown on as rapidly
as possible. They are put in their Win-
ter quarters by the beginning of October
and given a mulching of rotted manure
shortly afterward. In this way they can
be grown in the same beds with low
growing bulbous plants such as crocus,
galanthus or scillas, these bulbs going
out of flower just as the pansies are com-
ing in, securing a season of bloom from
the time when the snow disappears until
very warm weather, or in northern lati-
tudes all Summer long.

Shading. — The whitewashing com-
pound known as indurine when mixed
up for a few days is an excellent shading
material for temporary use, but it is not
lo be depended on to last during the
.Summer. Whitelead and naphtha nils the
bill in this particular. It should only
De applied when the sun is not shining",
as then it dries too rapidly, and theglass
id apt to get too thick a coat. Turpen-
tine and white lead may be safely put on
at any time when the glass is dry. The
proper proportion of each material cau
easily be ascertained by mixing and test-
ing on a piece of glass.

Tea Roses in the open border suffered
severely as one would naturally suppose
during such a severe Winter as we liave
had; very few, however, were killed out-
right. On the whole they came through
it much better than the plants belonging
to several other sections. The hybrids,
many of which were killed to the" snow
line, are making strong growths, but the
Mowers are few. The teas are shooting
up very strong and already quite a num-
lier of kinds are in full flower. With a
good mulch to protect the roots when
there is no snow on the ground, the teas,
during the Summer, give a great deal
more satisfaction than other classes
which are gay with bloom only for a
short period. (j. W. O.

The Gorton Side Feed Boilers.

The accompanying illustration shows
the No. 137 Liorton side fted boiler
which heats the greenhouses of Robert
.\I. Schultz, at .Madison, N. J. The boiler
lias been in use during the past two win-
ters heating three houses with a total of
1.5,000 square feet of glass, and Mr.
.Schultz states that they have been most
satisfactorily heated maintaining a night
icmperature of 0.'") degree.s in the severest
wi'.itliiT. This boiler i.s made in two
styles, one for hard coal and one for soft.
In the style designed for hard coal the
boiler proper eon.sists of the tubular part
which is directly over the fire, and in it
the water circulates about the tubes
through which the fire passes, the same
as in a common upright tubular boiler.
There is also the waterleg or lower part
which surrounds the fire, and is connected
with the tubular part by suitable circula-
tion pipes. The boiler is encased in an
outside covering of galvanized iron lined
with asbestos. The boiler extends down
into the waterleg to within four inches
of the second row of rivets shown in cut,
and it is in the space between the lower
jiartof the boiler and the upper part of
the waterleg that the coal is stored
which auiomaiically feeds down inio the
fire pot just as it is required. The coal
reservoir is filled from pockets on four
sides. The main advantage claimed lor
the boiler is that enough coal can be
stored in the reservoir to supjily the fire
all night wiihout attention so"astodo
away with the necessity of a night fire-
man, which is a very important item to
be considered.

In the soft coal boiler the water circu-
lates through the tubes with the lire
around them, so that any collection of

soot can be more easily cleaned off than
if the fire passed through the tubes. For
this boiler if is claimed that the coal
while in the reservoirs aiid before feeding
down into the fire pot, is sufficiently
heated to drive out the gasses; these
pass down over the fire and are con-
sumed so that when the fuel reaches the
fire pot it has become coked and does not
give off the thick, black smoke which is
usually such a deterrent to the use of
soft coal.

These boilers are manufactured by the
Gorton & Lidgerwood Co., 9(5 I.,iberty
street. New York, and are more fully de-
scribed and illustrated in their book enti-
tled "Greenhouse Heating Apparatus"
which will be maiWd free upon applica-
tion by mentioning the Flohibtb' E.\-

fllANGE.

European Plant Notes.

Genista fi-agrans. — For some reason
or other there has been a slump in genis-
tas. The plants are as good as ever but
growers are affecting to turn up their
noses at them, and say there is no money
in them. Prices may not have been as
remunerative as last year, but I don't
believe the slump will last, for if the
genista goes we have nothing to put in
its place.

Uoronias. — Of hard-wooded plants
Boronia megastigma, and a very little
distance afterit B.heterojihylla, arehold-
ing their mvn best of all and, to judge
from what I hear and see, they are gain-
ing ground. The truth of the matter
probably is that while boronias can be
turned out easily enough by thousands
by those who are up to growing them, a
lew weeks in the hands of the people wlio
are to buy them because of their beauty
and fragrance is rather more than the
toughest boronia can stand, 'i'liis isn't
at all hard business from the nursery-
man's point of view since it keeps the de-
mand always up to high water mark.

Viator.

Ferns in Jamaica.

Supt. William Falconer, of Schenley
Park, has written an article for the Pitts-
burg Dispatch embodying some of his
ob.iei-vations while on a trip to Jamaica
lately:

Of the Ferns.

He says: I never before saw ferns in
such great plenty or variety as in Jamai-
ca. They inhabited thecountry from the
seashore to the tiji-top of the highest
mountain. One species almost carpets
the ground of the lower altitudes, and
anotlier the upper ones. Maiden-hair
fein of several sorts line the moist and
mossy banks iuid rocks, and there are
gold and silver ferns. Broad, rank spreads
of lace fern stnick envy in my heart — oh,
if we could only grow it in the perfection
we find it on these mountains. Theu
there were pridily-stemmed climbing
ferns, sprawling over the buslies like
clematis, and in the moist and fertile
notches brakes 10 to Ki feet high, also
climbing.

Thousands of Tree Ferns.

But the first sight of tree ferns
stopped my pony and brought mc to my
feet. Thousands upon thousands, jammed
tight like trees in a forest, the whole
mountain gulch a canopy of great, wide-
spread fronds stilted to the light on
stems 10 to 40 feet higii. My imagina-
tion had never soared to this". I stood
stock still in admiration. This was at
Morse's Gap, in the Blue Mountains and,
although I have seen these ferns in other
places since then, graiKl, imposing, lovely
—my heart still goes back to Morse's
Gap, as the fern oasis of .lamaica.

These tree ferns inhabit rich, moist,
precipitous mountain sides — usually on
the north or east sides, where, from "their
position or environment, they are hidden
from the face of the sun; where the sun
strikes tliem the fronds assume a yellow-
ish tint. They also occur in more or less
plent.v in favorable places all over the
island. The stems run from one to 40 or
more feet in lieight, but in all cases, so
far as I saw, they are slender— that is,
oven tile largest lias not a trunk nearly
as stout ,is havethe Australian tree ferns
in the Pliipp's conservatories.

Filmy Ferns.

.Another sight was tlie filmy ferns.
These are creeping, fragile, moss-Uke
ferns, that inhabit the dark -and damp
ravines, spreading over rotting logs,
dripping rocks or banks, or up the steins
of trees. They are of pellucid texture,
and var.v in size from a mouse's ear to
fronds a foot in length. Drtmght or sun-
shine is death to them.

May 20, 1899.

The F=lorisxs' Exchkngb.

§43

Fern Culture.

Keaii In' H'l/lnim Sett/. ,i:Ji-d,ii. i for Mrs- T ('.
Euilmau. iarrvUnvn N V . I't-foir //!<■
Dutc/uss Coulify Jiorticulturat Socu/y.

Tlii^ riiisiiiK of fiTiis from spores is iit
oiK-e the easiest uiul most eonveiiieut
metluni of iiierease vvitli varieties tliat
adaiit tliemselves to tliismeaiis of propa-
gation. Tlie selection of tlie spores is
necessarily the first step. This, with
some of the varieties, requires strict ob-
servation and some little experience, to
catch them just at the proper stage.
Though as a general rule ripeness is inrii-
cateil by sori turning lirownor beginning
to fall off. some of the genera, notably
the (lavallias, sliake their spores much
more rea<lily than others and the inexpe-
rienced are often apt to gather, instead
of rijie spores, fronds with but empty
cells. The fronds when gathered should
be wrapped closely in paper and laid in a
dry, warm place for a week or ten days,
after which time thespores can be readily
shaken afi.

The general opinicui is that the sooner
they are sown after this time the better;
and though not usually necessary, neither
practicable to keep them for any length
of lime, I liave sown spores of Pteris
treuHila that had been wrapped up in pa-
per for two years with excellent results.

.\ncitlier .somewhat ditticult matter is
to procure spores of the individual varie-
ties true or unmixed. We all know that
lern spoiesareof such a light nature that
.1 lueath of air will carry them all over
the house, and in the selection of fronds
it is always safest to take them from
plants that are as far removed from
otlier varieties as possible. I have often
sown adi ntums and have reaped in-
stead an excellent crop of pteris. Tills
is easily explained by the fact that the
pleri.s was growing in close proximity
and the spores from them liVid lodgeil un-
ob.served among tlie adiantum fronds.
The pteris being the stronger growing
and (|uicker gerininating variety it was
iinlv another case of the survival of the
lit test.

The next thing is the preparation of
the seed pans. Theseshould be thorough-
ly cleaned to insure that no germs of
liioss or fungus are left lodging around.
A great deal of what is known as damp-
ing off has its origin from this source.
Fill the pans about one-third with
crocks; larger ones in the bottom and
those on the top finely broken: over this
place a thin layer of moss, then till to
within an inch and a half of the top with
ordinary potting soil; over this place
half an inch of soil which has been sub-
jected to a baking process long enough
to kill all vegetation in it. Tliis insures
against the growth of moss, which in
unbaked soil would be more rapid than
that of the ferns and prove a source of
considerable trouble. This baking of the
soil was at one time one of the secrets of
fern cultivation, though now pretty gen-
erally known. Give the pan a goad soak-
ing of water and allow it to drain off
well before sowing the spores. Sow these
thinly, I may say, very thinly; the
spores being so minute it is impossible to
know just what quantity you are sow-
ing. Leave on the surface without any
covering and place over the pan a close
fitting pane of glass. The glass must be
turned frequently to prevent the mois-
ture from dripping which would throw
the spores all into little bundles. Water
must never be given from the top but the
pan should be set in a saucer which
should be always kept full and from
whicli sufticient moisture will be drawn.
Place in a close atmosphere, in a bottom
heat of from liO to Go degrees, and care-
fully shade from sunshine. In from ten
days to three weeks, according to the
variety, the surface of the pan will
assume a green, mossy appearance. This
is the prothalU, which as they become
larger will be seen to be small, heart-
shaped bodies. These in their turn pro-
duce sexual organs — the antheridium
and archegonium, or as they would be
termed in the higher stages of jilant life,
stamens and pistils. As the antherozoid

(or what might lie called the pollen)
riiiens it breaks up and is carried around
bv the influence of air or water, and in
this wav is conveyed to the archegonium

through which it reaches the oosphere
and fertilizes it. By sowing two or more

varieties of ferns together in one pan the

possibility of the antherozoid of one va-

rietv coming in contact with the arche-
goii'iuni of another may bring about cross

fertilization, though the difference in the
time iiieded ten- the maturingof the sexu-
al organs wcnilil require to be systemati-
cnlh stiiilicd by ndcrosciqie to give a fair
chance of biingiiig alicnit n. cross. Of
coui-.se, one may scunetiines strike it by
chance work; no doubt many of the va-
rieties have lieen thus procured. The
crested and variegated varieties are
nioslly the results of sporting, which is
the only other means by which new va-
rieties are procured.

If the spores have been thinly sown it
niMV not be ueces-ary to transplant until
they begin to throw up the little fronds,
thcnigh thcv generally require trans-
planliiig before tliat stMge is reached.
For this transiilanting shallow fiats are
most suitable, a loose, sandy compost
being provided. They should be lifted in
small bunches on a label which has been
rounded and thinned down on one end
for the purpose. The back of the label is
pressed down into tlie soil sufBciently to
make a little hollow receptacle, and vn hen
witlidrawn from below leaves the little
chimp in proper position without hav-
ing to be touched by hand, they being of
a very fragile nature the least touch will
bruise them.

Some don't believe in watering over-
head at this stage, but I make it a prac-
tice to sprinkle them lightly after trans-
planting and find no bad effects from it.
I always, however, use water at a tem-
perature of about 65 degrees. Covering
with glass will be necessary for some
time after transplanting, but this should

bostoniensis are well adapted. To the
pteris family we are probably indebted
for more good decorative varieties than
to any other and they stand more rough
handling than any ferns we have. Pteris
serrulata and its crested variety P. s.
cristata, P.cretica nobilis, P.creticaalbo-
lineata and the newer crested and varie-
gated form P. cretiea Mayii, may all be
used to advantage. Pteris tremula is
perhaps a little coar.se and somewhat
soft, but a few pl.ints of it can always be
worked in. Pteris tremula Smithiana, on
account of its luore compact and bushy
habit, is preferable to the old form, only
it does not yield spores so freely, tliough
one can usually find a tew fertile fronds
on the two-year-old plants.

The plants in being used for house dec-
oration suffer more or less severely and
we seldom try to revive them, fluding it
easier to keep up a supply of young stock
and throw the old ones away. About six
months from time of sowing is usually
required to give useful sized plants in a
night temperature of about 60 degrees
and a day temperature of 7.'5 degrees. In
extra heat they could be grown in shorter
time, but it does uot pay to rush them as
they would not be so compactand bushy,
and would necessiirily be much softer.
Successional batches should be sown as
required, as they soon become too large,
and if confined for any length of time in
small pots they assume a stunted and
sickly appearance.

I should just like to say a few words in
conclusion about filmy terns, a class of

be gradually removed as the little fronds
gather strength. Shading must be
strictly attended to through all this stage
of their growtli, as a few minutes of sun-
shine would work irreparable damage.
They must also never be allowed to
suffer from dryness.

When the plants begin to get crowded
they should be potted up into thumb
pots, using a compostof loam, leaf-mould
and sand. They need not be singled out
to individual plants, but if potted four or
five together will make plants much
quicker. For subsequent ])otting use a
rather heavier soil moderately enriched.

Kaising from spores is by far the most
convenient nietliod ot keeping up a sup-
ply of small ferns, the demand for which
seems to be rapidly increasing though
they are already extensively (•m])loyed for
filling pans, small vnscs. etc., for house
decoration. In selecting vaiii'ties for this
purpose the chief consiiler:i tinn is good
standing qiuilities combined with com-
pactness of form. Quite a, few of the adi-
antums are well adapted, A. cuneatum
and its several varieties, A. Weigandii. A.
decorum, A. pubescens, and A. Pacottii,
being the more common varieties gener-
ally used. Cyrtomiuni falcatum, which
is sometimes called the ivy fern on iic-
count of theresemlilauceof its first course
of fronds to ivy leaves, is one of the most
endurable. Man.\' of tlic lastneasmay be
utilized — L. Richardsii nniltitida beingoiie
of the most useful. (Jymnogrammachry-
sophylla (golden), and li. tarfarc.-i (sil-
ver), are both nice in a, small state but
are rather soft for stancling much abuse.
Lomaria. gibba, Nephrolepis acuta. N.
cordata compacta, N. exaltata and N. e.

plants which are by no means so fre-
quently met with as their merits deserve.
True, they are uot of much service for
decorative purposes. I once worked for
a lady on a place where I had a good
deal of my own way in regard to the pur-
chases 1 'made, and, of course, I soon
gathered quite a tew of my pet filniys
around me. My lady used to say they
were bv far the most beautiful of all the
fern familv but it was such a pity that
they had to be all the time closed up in a
box. Buteven in a lioxtlieycan be made
to look beautiful it the box takes the
form of a Wardian case. The finest plant
of Trichomanes renitorme it ever was my
fortune to see was grown by an amateur
in one of those cases in a window of his
house. It was a plant two feet through
with fronds nearly a foot high of almost
transparent texture with little drops of
moisture all the time hanging to the
outer edges, wliich is always an indica-
tion of perfect health.

Other varieties which do well in sucli
cases are Trichomanes radicans, T. An-
drewsii and T. venosum, Hymenophy-
llum demissum, H.Hexuosum, H. AVilsouii
and H. tunbridgense. Todea pellueida is
also well adapted, but Todea superba,
unless in a small state, is not so suitable.
On the whole, filmy ferns delight in a
cool, damp, shady situation, such as can
be provided by placing a frame in a cool
fernery witli .a northern aspect. If the
soil inside the frame can be excavated so
as the plants will stand near the ground
level so much the better, as this •will bet-
ter retain the moisture. The inside of the
frame should be frequently sjirinkled but
not the plants themselves; they will

draw all the moisture required from the
atmosjihere it the conditions are favora-
ble, though frequent waterings at the
roots will, ot coursi', be necessary.

The method of iiotling is mucli the
same as that generally employed for cat-
tleyas, only the material should lie us
rough as possible with the aildition of a
tew pieces of sand stone and charcoal.
Propagation is done almost entirely by
division; they are often somewhat trou-
blesome to establish and the rhizomous
varieties require to be pegged down until
they have taken a hold of the potting
material. Wooden pegs must always be
employed. If wire pegs w-ere used the
rust from them wt)Uld quickly blacken
and destroy the rhizomes where they
come in contact with it. Once estab-
Hshed their cultivation is comparatively
easy. The important pointsto their sue-
cessfulness, as I have already tried to
show, is an abundant supply of atmos-
pheric moisture, a cool temperature and
plenty ot shade. When I say a cool tem-
perature I mean as cool as possible in
Summer, but in Winter a temperature not
lower than (iO degrees should be main-
tained.

Fern Balls.

The popularity that these interesting
subjectshave gained during the last three
or four mouths has proved conclusively
that they have at last become appreci-
ated by the florist trade, generally. We
say at last, advisedly, because they were
introduced some four or five years ago
into New York, and into San Francisco
over 20 years since, but no grower could
be induced to take hold of them in any
quantity and they tailed through some
cause or other to make a hit. The past
Faster they were much sought after,
however, and we find in talking with tlie
different growers who handled them that
they sold out cleaner than any other
class of plants, with the probability that
they will be grown even more extensively
another year. We do not mean it to be
interred that this is simply an Easter
plaut; far from it, its beauty increases
with age and it is salable tor many
months in the year.

Just why they have been designated
I'tern balls," we cannot explain, as they
are trained to innumerable different
shapes, such forms as slii|is, pagodas,
animals, etc., being represented. Tlie
fern balls all come from .Jaiiaii and the
co>t of transportation across tliis conti-
nent about equals the first cost ot the
terns themselves. In preparing them for
market the rhizomes are first gathered
from the woods, where they grow in a
wild state. The variety of fern is Davallia
bullata and the rhizomes are found in
profusion clinging to the trunks of the
forest trees. On the mountain sides at a
considerable elevation are to be found
the longest leaved specimens and these
are now sought tor in preference to the
shorter growing kind. Tliey cannot be
collected until they become dormant,
which is in the month of November. The
balls are made of spaghnuni moss and
the rhizomes tied evenly around them,
covering the moss completely and hold-
ing it intact as well. The material used
for tying is a fibre obtained from the leaf
of the chamierops, which also grows in
abundance where the ferns are found.

When the ferns are to be trained to
other shapes than the ball a mi. del is
first made of wood and the inside filled
with moss. The rhizomes are then tied
to the woodwork only, .^tter the tying
together process is finished they have to
be thoroughly dried before they can be
pai ked torshipment, otherwise much loss
by decay in transit would occur. If the
drying process has been thorough the
ferns are not injured permanently if they
happen to get slightly frozen; in the lo-
calities where they are found growing in
a wild state severe frosts occur every
year. Owing to the lateness in the sea-
son when the fern roots can be gathered,
it is about the last week in December be-
fore the first importations arrive here.
From that time until March 1 regular
shipments arrive.

The culture is very simple: On being
received all the.v need is to soak them
overliead in a tub of water and hang to
the rafters of a greenhouse that is kept
at a moderate heat and shailcd some-
what. Thev start growing in six or
eight weeks'with no other care than keep-
ing them moist.

544

The F=i_orists' Exchttnge.

Of Interest to Retailers.

Designs at Funeral of the Late
Ex-Gov. Flower.

At the fiiiHTal of the late ex-Governor
Roswell P. Flower many beautiful floral
designs were sent by friends. The chancel
of St. Thomas' Cburcb, Xew York, where
the services were held, was literally cov-
ered with blossoms. Among the more
noticeable pieces was an immense large
wreath on a stand, the upper half niaoe
of white lilac and the lower half of white
roses— the base tilled with lilies. Thin
piece was over seven feet in height
and nearly' five feet through. Tliere
were several more of nearly the same size
that were filled in with the similar
Howers. One in which roses only were
used was very well put together; in this,
white and pink formed the wreath and
the base was tilled with Beauty: maid-
enhair fern was used lavishly and taken
altogether it was one of the prettiest de-
signs seen. Another wreath worthy of
mention wasonecomposed of purple lilac

another pretty bunch consisted of cat-
tleyas tied on cycas leaves. There was
als'o among the wreaths one of medium
size that was inas.-icd with dark red roses
presenting a r;eh ap|iearauce. The casket
was completely covered wilh flowers;
the center was filled with dark colored
pausies, on the edge and overhanging the
bier was lily of the valley, while around
the sides white and pink roses and adi-
antum fern hid from view all but the sil-
ver handled.

J. M. Hodgson & Son had the family
order and the arrangement of the flowers
in the church was under their supervi-
sion; several of their men aluo went to
Watertown, N. \'., to an-ange the flowers
at the interment which took place there.

Boston.

iMarket Conditions llneliang:ed.

Conditions have not changed here
the past week; stock continues coming
in in quantities, much too large for the
limited demand. The quality has suffered
a good deal of late, on account of the
changeable weather. Bright, warm days
now lead as often as not to cool disa-

well now, and probably will continue in
demand up to Decoration Day.

Trade, so far, at the plant markets has
not been very brisk, a week or .so of
warm weather, when the evenings will
not become very chilly, being wanted to
start it in good shape.
Jottings.

The seed business is still rushing;
though the season was a little late in
starting it has so far been a very good
one.

'Jhe Committee on Gardens of the Mas-
sachusetts Horticultural Society, on
Thursday, Mav 11, visited the green-
houses of Wm. Nicholson, at South Fram-
ingham, to inspect the tomatoes. On
Wednesday the 17th, the cucumber
houses of E.M. Bruce, Leominster, Mass.,
were visited bv the committee.

Fred. Becker, of Cambridge, Mass.,
was taken .seriously ill last week and on
Satnrd.iv dmiUts were I'Titertained as to
his possible recovery. But lie lias made
a grand rally and is now much improved,
and it is hoped by his many friends he
•\vill soon be himself again.

Welch Bros, received the first shipment
of pink pond lilies of the season on Tues-

View of Interior of Store of Welch Bros, Conin-iission Dealers, Boston.

and red roses; the roses occupied about
one-third of the circle and were clustered.
Another standing wreath was made up
of ivy leaves and cattleyas. The frame
had first been filled solid with the leaves,
then around one-half of the wreath the
orchids were used, standing well out
above the green. A wide pink ribbon
was employed on this design to good ad-
vantage. "There were several good sized
pillows, one of which was embellished
with gardenias on a body of carnations;
but the most striking piece was a pillow
of pink roses and lily of the valley with
short cycas leaves laid from the center
and pointing to each of the four corners.
Another beautiful design was a standing
cross of ivy leaves with white roses
placed in rows running diagonally across
the center of the upright and the t)eam.

Several wreaths were made entirely of
cattleyas and adiantum. Tliere were
also two very large broken columns, one
of which was close and solidly filled with
white carnatiiuis with bands of crimson
carnations circling at two places and the
base filled with lilies; the other was
made much looser in form and a garland
of orchids was entwined on it from top
to bottom. Of buiielies tlure were many;
one of Beaut.v ro.sis being immense and
measuiing seven feet in length. This was
placed on end against the woodwork of
the choir loft and was a magnificent
bunch. Another was made with very
long cycas leaves and Jacq. roses. Still

greeable ones without sunlight; intact,
from Sunday, when at noon timethe mer-
cury was in the higher numljers, to Mon-
day morning a decided 'change occurred,
the thermometer registering as low as
'2H degrees early Monday morning just
outside of the city.

No. 1 stock is getting scarcer every
day, and for this class ot goods only is
there any demand. Fine Beauty with
long stems make $2.50 a dozen. Small
grades bring from ^l to $8 a hundred.
Bride and Bridesmaid realize from $1 to
•IfG, this latter figure being for the finest
grade obtainable. Kaiserin makes about
the saiue prices as Bride. Very fine car-
nations, at least what are fine at this
season, can be bought for $1 a hundred
though a few reach $1.2.5 and fancies
fl.50 a hundred. Other grades range
from .'SOc. upwards.

Valley is now coming in plentifull.v,
much of it from frames, making $1.50 a
Imndred. ISeally select valley, however,
brings $2. Corn flowers have arrived
and meet with quite a demand at 25c. a
bunch. Sweet peas bring 50c. to 60c. a
hundred.

In the retail stores hydrangeas are seen
in (luantities, and there is a, fair demand
for theyi. Baskets of daisies and pansies
bring $1.50 a dozen wholesale. Baskets
of myosotis bring $2 and 2.50 a dozen,
and pots of same from 85c. to f 1 a dozen.
Double petunias, also in pots, make $1.25
and $1.50 a dozen. All of these go fairly

day morning. The flowers were unusu-
ally good.
' William Kobinson, tormerl.v with H. E.
Hartford, has with a Mr. Day and under
the name of Robinson & Day, opened a
store at y6 Court Square to deal in flo-
rists' hardy supplies, etc.

Walter Mott, of Philadelphia, was in
town last week. F. J. N.

Cleveland.

Trade Notes.

Funeral work and small decora-
tions constitute the greater part of the
retail florist trade at the present sea-
son; with the former the demand has
been very good for .several weeks past,
attiinesreacliiii^largein-oiiortions. Last
week was anexceedingl.vgood one in this
line but the present week shows a decid-
ed falhng off. In the decorative line pres
ent business is not very extensive though
it continues to hold on well; many small
decorations have been handled within
the past week and numerous orders for
large weddings are booked for June — the
month of weddings.

At this writing, stock, though in lim-
ited variety, is offered in abundance.
Special rose and carnation sales are lield
by a few of the downtown retail stores
two or tliree days each week, while large
placards announce the following prices:
Roses, 25c. per dozen; carnations, 10c.

per dozen. By this means much of the
surplus stock, which would otherwise be
wasted, is disposed of. Street fakirs in
the flower line are more numerous than
ever, and large quantities of blooms are
sold by them each day, at prices not to
exceed those above mentioned.

Retail counter trade at the stores is
light; the following prices on cut flowers
are those obtaining at the present time:
Roses, $1 per dozen; extras, $1.50;
Beauty, $3 for shoit; $5 a dozen for long
stems. .Carnations. 25c. and 35c. per
dozen for ordinary stock: fancy, from
50c. to 75c.; sweet peas, 15c. per dozen;
psEonias, $2 per dozen. Wliolesale prices
rule as follows: Roses, $2 to $5; carna-
tions, 50c. to $1 per hundred; a few
fancy varieties bring $1.50 and $2;
sweet peas, 50c. per hundred. Many
sales are made at prices lower than the
foregoing, but in such ca.ses stock is of
poor grade.

Plant trade in bedding stock is becom-
ing quite brisk, thougli great improve-
ment is looked for before the end of the
month. All the houses arc fifled to over-
flowing with common bedding stock and
as sooi'i as weather conditions permit the
work of planting- out will be actively on
and this stock will begin to move.

.•Vn extraordiii.-iry demand for cannas,
ealadiunis, dahlias, glailiidi, etc., shows
the extent of the wholesale destruction
of tender bulb stock by the penetrating
cold weather esperienced in this locality
during the past Winter. G. A. T.

Rochester. N. Y.

In addition to enlarging their store on
North Clinton street, J. B. Keller's Sons
are to have a large new greenhouse to
take the place of two medium sized ones
w hich are to be taken down.

The florists ot Rochester have united
with other merchants in a petition to the
aldermen to prohibit all peddling in the
streets. Flower peddlers have recently
siinatted in Rochester, and have cut prices
.■iway below the regular rates. Fine car-
iintii'mshave been sold by them as low
as 15c. a dozen, and roses at 40c. The
chances are that the aldermen will grant
the petition for it contains the names of
nearly all the merchants who do business
on the Main streets ot Rochester.

Frosts in this city and vicinity on the
nights of May 14 and 15 did much dam-
age to peas, beans, tomatoes, early corn
and early potatoes. Many of the market
giinleiiei's are replanting. Tlie prospects
i(ir fniit, however, were never better.
The pears, peaches, cherries and plums
liliissomed in dry, warm weather and
have not been injured by the frosts. The
apples had worse luck. The buds unfold-
ed in wet, cold weather and the chances
are against a big crop. _ C. P. W.

Toronto.

There has been considerable change in
the weather during the past week. We
have had two really good rains and
growers have been very busy planting
out carnations and violets. Since rain
fell we have had two sharp frosts; sharp
enough to cut off the tops of early pota-
toes, dahlias and such like plants, but
not enough to harm hardier subjects, ex-
cepting in very exposed positions.

There is a very good demand for pan-
sies this Spring- and those who have been
lucky enough to Winter them well are
having a good harvest. The call for
general plants is also still very good. St.
Lawrence market is a regular flower gar-
den every Saturday now and a large
quantity ot stock is sold there.

T. M.

A Wholesale Cut Flower Store.

Our illUHti-ation shows the interior ot
the store of AVelch Bros., the enterprising
BiiKton commission dealers. The estab-
lishment is fully equipped in every par-
ticular, and the business ot the firm is
conducted in a most systematic and sa1>
isfactor.v manner, which has led to its
beint; the subject of previous notices ap
pearing in these columns. A grand Dec
oration Day trade is expected this year,
tor which the flrm is fully prepared.

The Good StronRT Kind,

eoc. i*Gv loo itos.

BALES WEIGH 500 1,B9.

H. A. Stoothofp & Co., lM-156 W. mh St., N. T. City
Mention the Florists" Exchange when writing.

May 20, 1899.

"Thb F^l-orists' Exchange.

545

New York.

Market Notes.

DuBiiU'.ss is not what it might lie,
but then it iH never any better at thin
time of the year! That seems to be the
opinion of most of tlie dealers, ami i>er-
hai)8 if the reconls of other years were
loolied up it would transpire that there
is more bu.siiie.ss Ijeing di>ne now than
ever before. IJurning the past week
there has been a regular craze tor lilac
and sweet pea.s. Theretailcis have been
compelled to have them, both for funeral
work and festive occasions, and the
stnet vendors have also had to follow
suit. Lilac was never more beautiful
than this year and cartloads must have
been used to meet the demand. White
lilac is sold at from 25c. to 40c. per
bunch, accoiding to quality; the purple
variety going at 12i/;c. pf r bunch. .Sweet
peas fetch from .'jOc. to $1 per dozen
bunches. The lighter colors are preferred
and bring the highest price. Koses are
falling; away in qualit.v rapidly now and
the (iepressiou in prices is a natural re-
sult. \\'herc Heauty have been really tip
top 20c. each has been realized, but this
grade is much in the minority at present
and from 10c. to l.^c. each is the ruhng
price. Bride and Bridesmaid have to be
much better than the average that are
coming in to realize $5 per 100, while of
the ordinary grades many have been sold
at 40c., 50c. and 00c. "per 100. Jacq.
with long stems bring the same price as
Beauty— 20e. each ; shorts, $4 to |S per
100.

Carnations hive moved very slowly
and some dealers are selling the very
linest at $1 per 100; ordinary stock
going at 5(ic. Violets are no longer to
be seen, neither are tulips, daffodils uor
hyacinths. Outdoor valley is very pleu-
tn'ul, however, and 50c. per 100 is all
th.it is asked for it. Greenhouse grown
(lowers .are much superior to the outdoor
stock and fetch $2 per 100.

.\t the Cut Flower E.xchange, East
84ih Blreet, trade in roses ami carna-
tions has been ralher slow all the week.

Tiie stockholders lield their annual elec-
tion of directors on Saturday, May 13.
I'hree new directors were elected, viz.:
George Golsner, F. Kc^sler and V. Dor-
val. I'vvo members of the old Board were
re elected— ff. Siebrecht and I'. Miller.
G. .Schroeder was elected to fill the va-
cancy caused by the resignation of A. .S.
Burns. .\ 10 percent, dividend was paid.
In CUuton Market Ihe plant trade is
VI ry good, geraniums selling exception-
ally well.

The auction rooms are doing a big
business. Next week i)tilms and plants
for Decoration Day purposes will be the
special lines.

Among the retailers funeral work has
been the largest feature this w'eek; some
steamer trade has also been done, but
this line seems to be falling oft to a cer-
tain extent.

.]. M. Hodgson & Son had the famil,y
order for the Flower funeral and the out-
side orders were pretty well distributed
among the other tlorists.

J. H. Small & Sons had the decorations
for the Bradley-Martin farewell dinner at
the Waldorf- .\storia. This was an elabo-
rate affair and was much commented
upon by the city's daily press. The din-
ner table was 14 feet wide and 70 feet in
length. The center was made to repre-
seut an tindulating landscape covered
with bloom. I'ink sweet peas and white
lilac were the only flowers used to carry
out the design, and these had a charming-
effect. Vines of the i)eas trailed around
and among the candelabra, as though
growing from the tableand their tendrils
clinging to the caudelabra for support.
The rolling effect produced on the table
was novel in its conception. Around the
room groups of large palms, lilac trees
and cornus (dogwood) were stood in
profusion. The east room, myrtle room
and east foyer were all decorjited with
long-stemmed American Beauty roses.

August Haerens sailed Wednesday for
Europe.

John Young is adding to his many
accomplishments by becoming an expert
photograjiher.

Thomas A. Cox, manager of the Cox
Seed Company, San Francisco and New
York, was in town tliis week.

Jas. Comont, with \Vm. KUiott & Sons,
is rejoicing over the advent of a little
daughter, who arrived May 11.

President Wm. l'lumb,of Ihe New York
Florists' Club, arrived la.st Saturday
from Europe. He spent a most enjoya-
ble time amid his boyhood scenes.

The .New York Bowling Club meets in
the afternoon of Monday the 22d lust.,
on account of the social meeting at the
club rooms taking place that evening.

The miiHicale which is to take place in
the .New York Florists' Club's rooms, Mon-

day evening, will be a very enjoyable
affair and all nienrber-s sliould make a
supi'eme effort to be pi'eseut.

Ar-thur De Meyer left on the St. Paul,
17th inst., on hi's r-eturn to Belgium. Mr.
lie .Meyer lias oidy made a shoi't sojoui-n
in the coiinlr'y but i-i iioi-ts a successful
tr-ip, witli better- r-esults than he had an-
ticipated.

.ludge liischoff has decided that the
Stirmpp & Walter Co. have the right (re-
cently contested) to use the proprietary
names: " McAllister's Mocking Bird Food,
McAllister's Imported Mixed Bird Seed,
Shepherd's Song- Restorer for Birds,
Shepherd's Genuine Fish Food and Zol-
ler's Mocking Bird Food."

Chlcagfo.

state of Trade.

Thei-e is a better feeling all round
than prevailed when my last notes wei-e
written. The str-eet fakir is again in his
old place and the surplus as a, rule
moves at some price. The present week
begins with evidence of a shoi'ter supply,
no doubt pai'tly owing to cooler and
cloudy yveather. Thereis no over-supply
of fancy teas, and they sell freely at $.3
to $4; vei-y few above that figure.
Shorts are more plentiful going at $1 per
100 in sinall lots, with clearam-e sales by
the thousand below this price. .Ameri-
can Beauty are now vei\v plentiful; $.3
per dozen is top notch for long-stemmed
extras with large supplies of all other

The I-ate A. J. Tierney.

gr-ades. But it is seldom there is much
trouble in making a cle.'irari(-e.

Pieoiues are now aljirndarrt arrd f)ther
hardy flowers are sliowing up in quanti-
ties, "all of which has an effect on the
mai-ket.

Bedding plants ai-e being jmshed. In-
dications are for- .-i good ti-.-ide. especially
for- those who have good stock.

Krriini-ott l!i-os. ar-e now i-eceiviiig lots
of pu'oni.-is, some of yyhich ;ir-r lii-iii^ jnit
in cold stor-age. Tliei-e is not liki'ly to be
nrany of these wfisted this year owing to
the Winter- killing of lu»me stock.

Wietor Bros, had very heavy cuts of
American Beauty this week.

Bassett & Washburn are also having
heavy cuts of roses, iiicUiding Beauty.

.4. L. liairdall, on Satui-day, had ten
nationalities attending his auction sales
of flowers. He makes a (-lean swi-epeach
day. He handles liansUe's Heauty.

McKellar & Winterson lind their large
neyv cooler a great help in holding stock
in good shape. They arc doing a flue
business.

The Illinois Cut Flower Co.'s room has
been freshened up by a coat of paint.
Aiuoug Growers.

Jos. F. Klimmer, Oak Park, has
a good home trade for plants, lieiui; near
cemeteries. He grows mostly carnations
in Winter and has a nuiiiber of the now
orres on trial. His wliitcs are Flora Hill
and WInte Cloud. He sets out the old
plants of the former for Summer bloom-
iirg. Triiinrph is his best liiuk. He has jv
good general stock of bedding plants .-md
fortunately a stock of myrtle. The latter
is ver.v scarce around Chicago this year,
through Winler-kiding, not a speck being
left on the graves wiicre it is much used.
In ordiuai-y Winters it is preserved by
means of a covering of leaves.

Henry .Mundt, Oak Park, grows carna-
tions and violets only. He still sticks to
the old varieties. Tidal Wave, Daybreak
and McGowan, yvhicli are in excellent

condition. He has a few Jubilee that do
well and expects to keep cutting blooms
most of the Summer. A bed of mixed
pa-onias here, with the exception of a few
varieties, have yvintered all right; they
had no covering.

Louis Dreher. from w-hom fancy violets
have been received from Sibley, III., has
sold out there and bought the place of
Fred. .Schwabs, at Deeriield, HI., where
there are seven houses. He will build
three new hou.ses and make a specialty
of violets for the Chicago mai-ket.

H. McMichael has purchased the green-
houses at Morton Grove, formerly owned
by P. Kreisman.

H. .\'. Bruns, 090 N. Van Buren street,
has been very successful the past Winter
with lily of" the valley. He expects to
leave about July 1, with wife ami family,
for a trip to Germany.

Cliarles Held returtred last week from
his trip to California improved in health
but hardly a well man yet.

George Wittbold has planted this
Spring four tons of cycas stems.

Ess.

Buffalo.

Business is l>ull.

A period of dullness in the cut
flower trade now prevails. Colder tem-
peratures may have something to do
with it. Outdoor blooms are ten days
earlier than the average, so while blos-
soms are quite plentiful just now the out-
look for good lots on Decoration Day is
not so bright. Such may, however, then
stimulate the call lor greenhouse blooms.
.At present roses seem to diminish some-
what in size, with quality running down.

The men who handle bedding plants
extensivel.v presage a good business in
that line. I'ausies were said to be scarce
owing to Winter-killiirg, and a stiffer
pr-ice than some nceut years have
known is being obtaiired. Verbenas seem
to be hardly thought of, and the long
str-etches of many thou.sands hardened
off in frames are not familiar sights in
these days.
A Bull) Nursery.

.\ casual visit to W. C. Beuehi's
greenhouses out Genesi e street, shows a
development there tending to a bulb
nursei-y. The several acres of mucky soil
here cultivated seems eminently adapted
to bulbs, which insiead of running out,
projiagatereatiily irird improve in quality.
While all classes seem to thrive to an un-
usual degree, the most attention is given
to tulips, the character of growth in
which almost or actually give an object
lesson in .American bir lb grow lug possibili-
ties. Mr. Beuchi also giTcs some atten-
tion to herbaceous stock for the retail
trade.

-A meeling of the Buffalo Florists' ('lub
calh d for Wednesday of this week is said
to be in theintei-estsof I'an-American Ex-
piisition matters. The Board of Directors
or this new project has decided to locale
thesameon what is locally knoyvn as the
" liumsey Site," beiirg amfily spaced
grounds aJjacent to the park, fronting
Delaware aveirae, and within four miles
of the City Hall.

John Barclay, representing J. C.
Vaughau, called on Saturday last.

Vini.

Madison, N. J.

The regular monthly meeting of Morris
County (iardenersand Floriste'Club was
held in .Masonic Hall on Wednesday even-
ing, President Duckham in the chair.
There was a good attendance of mem-
bers, it having been announced that the
Kev. E. E. Butler, of Grace Episcopal
Church, Madison, would give a talk
about the " Vegetation of Florida and
the Bahama Islands." Dr. Butler is a
thorough botanist, with keen artistic
perceptions, and a fluent speaker. He
carried us along in imagination over the
route he traveled, and talked in a learned
and most entertaining way of the tropi-
cal plants to be seen there, many of
which we knoyv and have grown under
glass, but it was evident we knew them
only in part, and had but a faint idea of
their natural beauty. The addr-ess was
a most instructive one, and much appre-
ciated bv all whose good fortune it was
to listen" to it. The monthly exhibits de-
noted the advent of Spring, President
Duckham showing flowering shrubs in
variety. .A. Herrington had over forty
varieties of wild flowers, and W. H.
Thomas showed some well preserved
celery of last year's growth. The com-
mittee in charge of the matter of organ-
izing an employment bureau reported
finally and submitted a circular setting
fortbthe aims and objects thereof. The
coramittee was made a permanent one
to take charge of the matter. H.

Baltimore.

The Market.

Trade is only fair Ifrom the cut-
flower dealer's standpoint. Stock grown
out of doors is coming in plentifully, be-
cause it is cheap. Very g<iod roses are
more or less scarce. Carnations are get-
ting smaller every day.

The plant trade has been fairly good,
so much so that several lines are sold
out.

With all tlic scarcitj' of stock there are
several auctions in sight; and some have
already passed. The prices at these
sales did not average as low as last year
considering the quality of the stock.
Geraniums for bedding pui-ijosesarequite
scarce. Cannas are not overplentitul.
Coleus are not scarce nor can this be said
of alternauthera. Bedding roses are in
fair supply but many of Hie varieties
are sold out.

Club News.

The Club is enthusiiistic over the
coming show. The progi-ess in this direc-
tion should be phenomenal. -AH hope for
the best. Edwin A. SEiDEyviTZ.

Philadelphia,

Pennsylvania Horticultural Society.

The meeting of the I'ennsi Ivania
Horticultural Societ.v on Tuesday last
was well attended. The pajier of Wm.
Tricker on Water Lilies was very inter-
esting and will be given in next week's
issue.

The competition for the Michell prizes
for calceolarias was spiriled and brought
out some good plants in the hybrid class.
John Hobson. gardener to Edward A.
Schmidt. Esq., was first with four excep-
tionally fine plants. These were grown
in part" Jadoo fibre. G. Wilbur Brown,
gai'dener to Mrs. G. B. Roberts, yvas sec-
ond; hisplanis were good but were at
least two weeks past their liest. In the
herbaceous class G. Wilbur Brown was
first, and John Thatcher, gardener to
Charles Dissel, Esq., second.

There was an interesting exhibit of
chestnuts from Professor L. C. Corbett,
of the West Vii-ginia Agricultural Experi-
ment Station. These nuls had been irr
cold storage since November, in a sealed
can, in order to make a test for commer-
cial purposes. The judges reported that
Ihe chestnutsshowed theexcellcnt lesults
of the cold storage system, both as to
condition and fiavor. Francis Canning,
gardener to Mrs. Beryvind, staged some
nicely grown cam jianu las. John Thatcher
had one plant of campanula, a .semi
double, rose-pink in color — a well grown
specimen. Ihe plants proved quite an
attraction not only to amateurs but
also to many growers as they brought
back old memories. Henry T. Clinka-
berry, gardener to C. G. Hoebliug, Esq.,
exhibited a plant of Cattleya intermedia
alba and was awarded a certificate of
merit. John Thatcher staged a plant of
gloxinia of a new strain; flowers stand-
ing erect, of a bright pink and very florif-
erouB. G. Wilbur Brown had on exhibi-
tion a well grown plant of Hydrangea
otaksa,also a (-ullci-iioii of hybrid calceo-
larias. Josepli Hurley exhibited a bunch
of asparagus cut from a bed thirteen
years old.
.Spring Plant Trade.

All growers of bedding plants are
doing a good business. So far we are
having an excellent planting season and
already some plants are becoming scarce.
Several varieties of cannas arc diiBcult
to obtain. Many growers lost much
stock duriug'the severe weather of last
February and prices are on the incline.

Easter next year occurs -April 15; this
will answer many inquiries from lily
growers. David Rust.

OBITUARY.

Andrew J. Tierney.

.Vudrew J. Tierney, truckman, died last
week at his homein New York City, aged
fifty-five years. Tieiney had been a fa-
miliar figure in 28th street and other
wholesale centers for the past eighteen
years, during which period he has trans-
ported innumerable boxes of flowers
from the district to their destinalion.
He was an honest, hard-working Irish-
man and held in great respect by all who
emploved him. He had been in failing
health" for some time. Death resulted
from cancer of the stomach. Many beau-
tiful floral pieces yvere sent to the funeral
bv the commission dealers— a testimony
of their high regard for the deceased. His
remains were laid to rest on Monday
forenoon in Calvary cemetery.

546

Thb 1=l-orists' Exchange.

PVPI AUCII K^IX) surplus, youDg, Dreer'a
Ul ULMIUfcll strain, four colors, now. mixed

only, $2.00 j)er 100.
GERANlIinl, Siind linch, »5.00 per 100; 2ii Inch,

»2 1)0 per lOU; from BOll. *1.00 per 100.
FAKIS <;iANT PAISY, 2« In . r.!.00 per 100.
IXIIIKI.E I'ETIINIAS, from soil, »1.00 per 100.
CIlKVf*ANTllEJIUMS, Itoblnson, Bonuaflon,

etc., »1.50 per HXJ.
AI.TF-RNANTIIERA, VINCA VAR.,

CANNas, CARNATIONS.

t:^~CA8H PLEASE. _^

WILLIAM STUPPE, Hollls, L. I., N. Y.

Mention the Florlsta" Exchansre when writing;.

SPECIAL SALE

BelDf: about to give up the growing
plants sliall sell out my whole stock.

I have a few very fine and scarce plants,
especially one very Bne Cycas clrclnalls,
8 ft. across, one flue plant of crliium Ama-
t>lle» large, also many other plants for de-
coration purposes.

camellia Japomlca, a lurge quantity,
choice, cut down last spring and have now
made tine bushy plants: they arc f the choicest
varieties grown, several hundred of them,
some quite larpe.

Asparagus pluinosus Nauus,
about ;iOU or more tine lartje plants, in 5 and B
Inch pot«. fine for prpsent cutting.

Clematis Panlculata, from 300 to 400,
nearly two J ears old, in 4 and 3 in. pots, quite
stronif.

Pseonles, from 800 to Iton, in 12 to l.i vari-
eties, all their colore marked; they are of Ihe
very choicest liinds and all colors imported
some years ago from France ; grown in 5 inch
pots since last fall, manv are hioommg.

Cbrysaattiemums, lUOUor more, choice
8orti»

Picus Elasticai about 150 fine plants, in
6, 7 and 8 in. pots, from 12 in. to 3 feet or more.

Cannas, in pots, many in bloom, of the
finest varieties and many seedlings unnamed,
as flneasthe best. , ,^

Dalilla Camelllaefflora, several hun-
dred ot the best blooming while Dahlia grown,
in pots.

Hardy Mauts, a misceila^eous assort-
ment in pois, all go<id. such as Hardy Phlox,
Liliiim Lancifolium. Etc.

Miscellaneous Plants, a large assort-
ment, including Geraniums, Amaryllis,
Agaves, Yuccas ot sorts. Etc.

JAMES PENTLAND, Baltimore, Md.

1510 GREENMOUNT AVE.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

BEDDING PUNTS

I have an Immense stock of them, large
assortment, suitable for planting out, at
remarkably low prices.

Following, out of 4 Inch pots. $5.0n per 100:
Ageratum, blue; Calendula, Fiioce of Orange,
Sulphurano; Fuchsias in variety ; Heliotrope;
Nasturtiums, dwarf, dark and all colors. Ten
Week Stocks in variety and Thunbergia.
.'Specimens of the above plants at the rate of
7 ctfl. each.

Begonia Vernon, large plants, 8 cts. The
new Cosmos "Klondyke," lOcts. Cyclamen
GIgantenm. 4 in , llic , 3Va in , 8c. Moon
Vines, best white. 4 in., 8 cis., 2V6 in., 5 cts.
Specimen Fuchsias, bet varieties, large,
5 to B inch pots, from $1.00 to $;.00 per doz.

The following, from 2i^ inch and 3 inch pots,
fine grown plants, at $3,011 per 100:

Coleus, Goldpn Bedoer, VcrschaBeltii Queen
Victoria, etc.; Ked Alternaotheras ; Japanese
Pinks: Nieremhergia ; Lob-^lias; Single Pet-
unias,Compactaand (iranditiora ; Convolvulus
Tricolor: Dwarf Phlo.v: Sweet Alyssum,
LittleGem ; (iaillardias,Verbena8,flne variety,
large stock; Calendulas, dwarf tricatus (Marl-
gold) ; Tradescantia Suprema and red varie-
gated (new) ; Spiriea Japonica and Flonhunda,
taken up from the field, bloom about Decora-
tion Day, $1.50 per doz.

3000 Lilziie McGowan Carnation cuttings,
strong rooted, twice transplauted, from soil,
$1.00 per 100.

Yellow Rambler Roses, from 12 to 20 inches
high, 4 inch pots, $li>.liO per lOU.

IF YOU WANT TO CROW

CUT 'MUMS-PROFIT

For an early pure white, I recommeod you,
by my own experience, to prow the

MERRY MONARCH.

The first tlowerB. which are very larsre, bring
from $1.50 to i^AO per dozen, and the lar^e
number of side shoots which come out after-
wards, often from 25 to 40 on one plant, bear
also large flowers for funeral designs, which
makeit very valuable Please read testimonials
" I have seen the Merry Monarch 'Mum In bloom and
can recommend it as the heat etirlleat white, most profit-
able chrysanthemuQi la existence."

Hknbt F. Miohkll.

Testimonials also from Wm. J. Baker and

Edward Reid, Wholesale Florists. Phila.,Pa.

Strong rooted cattln^H now ready,

»a.50 per 100; #20.00 per 1000.

mAJOR BONNAKFOK, best yellow,

$I.5U per lOU; $UU)(I per lUiH).

Casb with your order, please.

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

Wholesale Grower ol Pot Plants,

1012 Ontario St., Rising Sun, Phila., Pa.

UeotlOD the PlorlaU' BSicliange when writing.

FINE PLANTS CHEAP

Out of '2!^ inch Pots.
rni rilC V 15,0<» VerBchafleltn. »2.0C per 100.
LULhl J ! 15.0011 Gumcn Hediler. 2.00 per 100.
v\/L,i^v.-> I iij u^ j,|^|,j yuri^tlcs, 2 00 per llfl.

lO.OUU Salvia (Mnra Beilmaii, 200perl00.

I 000 <:yperuM Alteriiifolius, 3.00 per 100.

10.000 Ueil niid Yellow AltelnniilUelnB,

12 00 per 100. Cash with order, p.eaae.

NICHOLAS AMOS, Crestline, Chio.

Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing.

Browallia Major

((ilanti, 8 inch, .^>(lc. per doz.
BilVCll IC ((Chinese Lantern Plant),
rnidBLId from boxes, $1.50 per lOU.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS frf^:' p.T

bus, Modesto, Phllndelphla. Whllldln, V.
Morel. M. Dean, Bonnaffon, Yanoma, Pink
and White Ivory, L CanninB, 2 Inch. $2.00
por 100. Yellow Irory and Pennsylvania
(new), GOc. per doz.

J. G. EISELE, - Philadelphia, Pa.
20th and Ontario Sts.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

ji OTCDC J^emple's. separate colors, rose, ehell-
HO I Cno pink, lavender, white, purple.*-i59al000
ym| CTO llnrdy Double Russian, per

CARN ATI0Ns'ji!^",'u5, S"JJ."*''^'''' "•■''*■

CAREX JAPONICA Crowns, soc.per 100.

ASPIDIUM PROLIFERUM \^'i,'Zt?A<^

QPIDf A Anthony Wnterer, strong clmnpB,
Orin/Cn $6.00 per lUO.

ANTHEMIS CORONARIA LXas^S

DRAC/ENA INDIVISA i^2'?«^et°ff' "^'"

ANY (JUANTITY AT ABOVE KATliS.

A. & G. ROSBACH, Pemberton, N. J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

ALTERNANTHERAS

Per 100
P. Major and A. Nana, '2 in., good

uoloi- $2.00

BEQOMA VERNON, 2 inch . , . 2.00
4 inch . , .5.00
AQERATUM, blueand white, 3Jiu. 3.50
GERANIUMS, assorted, 2 in. . . . 2.00
31 in. . 3 50
CHRYSANTHEMUiHS, rooted

cuttings, standard varieties . . 1.25
or $10.00 per 1000.
LOBELIA, blue, dwarf, 3i in ... 3 50

GEO. I. LilRD, 3014 Fulton St., B-rV.""-

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

utniiiiiiiimmiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimimmuiiiiiiiiiiiiiu

BLTEBNHIITHERilS

100. OOn Biiperb plants, in perfect
condition, consiatiii^ ot the
lollowlng varieties:

Aurea Nana, Paronychioides Major,
Bicolor, Versicolor, Bicolor Aurea
and Paronychioides IMajor Rosea.

$3.00 per 100 ; $15.00 per 1000.
Little Sliver, Bi. J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

SOME THINGS YOU WANT!

Per 100
Rudbeckia, Goldeu GIoiv, 3^

in. pois $4.00

L.yctaiil«i Ctaalcedouica (Scarlet

Lychnis), SH, in. pots 4.00

3 in. pots 2.00

Japanese Iris, lui.ved sorts, 3>^ in... 4 (Ri

ttweet Wllliaiii, 3!^ in 4 00

Bellls (1)1 Iv ll.iiHles) 1.00

Salvia Snieiidens, 2in 2.00

Mountain Fleece, 2 in 2.00

niKltaliH,2in 2.00

Calendula, 2 in 2.00

CoreopslH l.,aiiceolata,3Mtin.,flne 4.00
ColeuN, assorted, IticliHling Golden

llcililer and Verschaffeltii, 2 in 1.60

Asters, Comet, white, pink, carmine,

2 inch pots, 88 110 per 1000 1.00

CASH. PLHASE.

EDWARD B. JACKSON, Stamford, Conn.

Mention th« Florlats' Bxebang* wb*n wrltlns.

PRIMULA AURICULA (Benarys)

Free blooming, hardy, does well In ordinary soil, or
shady place. 50 kinds mixed, flelU at slpht at 25c.
wholesale, nice young plants. »->.5(.» per UJO. (lash please.
SHELLROAD GREENHOUSE CO.. GRANGE. MD.
Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing

20,000 ASTERS lzlT:''LT,ii.%!r^i

Market, 4coIor8of each, and Vicks' Bianching,
40c. per 100; $3.00 per liU'O. New Aster, Day-
break, shell-pink color, 75c. per 100.
COB^A SCANDENS3iD.pot8,|4 00perlOO.

CASH WITH ORDER, PLEA8K.

GEORGE J. HUGHES, Berlin, N.J.

Mention tli^ Plorlata' Eichango when writing.

GERANn AMERICA

THE STAR ATTRACTION FOR 1900

And don't you forg-et it.
PHOTOS FREE. READY 1900.

HENRY EICHHOLZ. Waynesboro, Pa.

Mention the Florlgtw' Exchange when wrlttng

PANSIES

THE JENNINGS STRAIN.

Fine plants, from cold framee. In hud and bloom
$1.50 per UX), by express. No small plants left.
FINEST MIXED !SEED, $1.00 per pkt.
Cash with order.

E. B. JENNlNGS.'^S'sl." Southport, Conn.

GHOWBE OF THB FINEST PAN81B8.

Mention the FlorlBtH' Exchange when writing

COLEUS

Crimson Verschaftelti and Golden Bedder.

60c. a 100 ; »5,0O a 1000. In variety, 55c. a 100 ; 14.50 a 1000.
AGERATUM Blue ana White. 50 eta. per 100.

GIANT SWEET ALYSSUM m eta. per loo.

C. A. HAUKI.S & CO., - Delanson. N. Y.
Mention th» Florists' Kxehange when writing

S. A. NUTT,

strong, sturdy
plants, from 'i%
in pots, $3 per lOU

VINCA MAJOR VARIEGATAjf P-

GERANIUMS

Dry roots, $3.00
per 100.

Prices Low
lor Cash.

per 100

CANNA BURBANK

NATHAN SMITH SSON, Adrian, Mich.

Uentlnn the Florlatfl' Exchange when writing.

& Few Good IhingsVou Want!

Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. 3 In $8.00 per 100.

Vinca Varlegata, rooted cuttings 1.50 "

5(10 [*Iix<'d (ieraniuniH, Sin 4.00 "

KKn:) S. (.^rant 4*erauiiinis. 3lD.. fine.. 4.00
SOU Nei>hrolepif4 llordata. Sword

Fern. ^ and 2k! Inches 300 "

Engli-h Ivy, 3ln 3.00 *'

AmpelopsiH Veitcliii, 2 In 2.00 *'

Toniiitoes, 2 In. pot plants l.UO "

Rex Begonia, 21u..$2.00perlOO; 31n.. 4.00 "
Ageratuiii. blue and white; Double Alyssum :
C'oleus, red and yellow; Alternantlieras, red
and yellow; Violets, Campbell ; Astern, Semple's
Branching; Scarlet Sage, Clara Hedinan, 2 In.,
$1.50 per 100. t^-fASU WITH OliDEIi.

GHO. M. C:M9IA9(8. Pie^^on, M. J.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

STRONG HElLmV STOCK

Vinca VarieL'iira, irinii 2 Inch pots, $1.75 per 100;
4 Inch pots. 7:ic [.erdoz ; $(;.lO per li«J

Double Ivy Ljeal'fiernuiuuis, 2 In.. $1.75 a 100.

Umbrella Plants, 4 inch poU, tine. $3.00 per 100.

Agerntuni, dwarf, blue and white. Princess
Paulina (new), 4aleclioiMa Variegnta, 11 t>
drangea Otaksa, FiicliMinH, In variety. Double
(viani AlysHuiu, I*aris Daisy, yellow iind white
giant, iaeruinn Ivy, Begouia Vernon, Fever-
few, Dwarf Gem. All frum 2 inch pots at $1.50 a 100.

Astern, transplanted stock, 50c. per 100 hymall;
$3 00 per 1000 by express.

Chrysantheinuuis. rooted cuttings, standard
sorts, jl. 25 per 100; $10,00 per 1000.

Alternantbera, line stock, |2 00 a 100; $18 a 1000.

El FRYERi Kew' Lote^Ave! Brooklyiii NiYi

Mention the Flnrlwta' TCxehangp when writing.

GERANIUMS!

Dbl. Oen. Grant. I)bl. White La Favor-
ite, Dbl. CrIniKon S. A. Nutt, out of 3Hand
4 inch pots, S5 00 per 100.

CARNATIONS.

Fine rooted cuttings, DAVBRKA.K,
Freedom, Jahn*8 Scarlet, Dana. SI . 50 a 1(jU.

PANSY PLANTS.

Zlrnglebel Strain, $1.25 per 100.
10 per cent, off on 300 and over on all plants.

CASH, PLEASE.

W. G. Kraber, " 1^^' New Bedford, Mass.

Mention the Florists' S:xclian£e when writlns.

Newport, R. I.

H. .Siebrecht & Scjii, of New Rochelle,
N. Y., are having;- tlie .1. R. Keene green-
houses, which they have oceupieil for
several Feasonn, put in order (or this
Summer's use.

The " Rosary ■' it is understood is not
going to open here this season.

W. Mott, representing H. A. Dreer, Inc.,
Philadelphia, was in town this weeli.

Mac.

Providence.

Ijadies' night and a carnation e.xhibi-
tion were attractions which brought out
a large attendance at the Florists and
Gardeners' Club, of Rhode Island, in their
hall, May 11. The exhibits and the prize
winners were as follows:

Twentj'-flve white, first, S. .1. Renter,
of Westerly; second, .1. F. Schellinger.
Twenty-five red, first, W. S. Nichol; sec-
ond, N. D. Pierce, Jr. Twenty-five light
pink, first, S. J. Renter; second, M. J.
Edmonds. Tvventy-flve dark red, first,
S. .J. Reuter; second, M. J. Edmonds.
Twenty-five yellow, first, S. J. Reuter;
second, W. S. Nichol. One hundred best
six varieties, first, S. J. Reuter; second,
W. S. Nichol. Twenty-five any variety,
first, .S. J. Reuter; second, William 15.
Hazard. Honorable mention for vase of
seedlings, N. D. Pierce, Jr. George John-
son, F. Macrae, J. Macrae and L. Hay
also exhibited some extra fine fiowers of
carnations. Mr. Johnson showed a fine
lot of well grown calceolarias.

St. Louis.

3Iarket Report.

Trade since our last report has
been from fair to good. Carnations are
very plentiful, but not a great quantity
is going to waste. The prevailing price
is about |1 per 100 down to .fil per 1000
In bulk for common stock. Roses are
rather poor in quality, but thereis plenty
of them ; 2c. to 4c. is the general price
Pa'onias are in and have sold well at -Ic.
so far. The heaviest of the beddingtrade
was finished last week, though all are
still pretty busy. Indications are that
the season will be better than last. Prices
rule about the same, but we have
noticed less difficulty in making sales.

Club News.

The regular monthly nieetingof the
Florists' Club was held on thellth. The
attendance was verj' small, in fact it wae
necessary to send out to get a quorum
The only matter of importance before
the meeting was the subscription list Ir
connection with thecoming World's Fair
It was voted that the Club subscribe toi
50 shares of the stock at .f 10 per share
it being intended that each of the active
members be responsible for and carry one
share. Failure by any of the members tc
do so, the Club will make up the deficit
This was thought by those present to be
the best plan for the florists to make i
showing. The amount is not much pel
member, but ejuite a sum in the aggre
gate. All other lines ot business and pro
fessions have subscribed liberally to th(
cause. It is to be hoped the above actioi
will meet the approval of absent mem
bers. Owing to the small gathering ac
tion was taken reluctantly, but it wae
imperative that something be done a'
this meeting, as the subscription lists an
about to be called in.

."V motion to send a letter of sympathy
to the family of the late Julius Koenif
was adopted.

Thomas Carroll was handed a funt
amounting to .fT.'J, coutributed by differ
eut fiorists, U)v wliich he expressed hii
heartfelt thanks.

Flower Show IMatters.

The chrysanthemum show commit
tee held a meeting Saturday night, te
arrange a preliminary list, which wil
soon be ready for tlie press. Privatesub
scriptions are corning in very satisfac
toril.v, and as all arrangements for >
place ot exhibition have been made on ;
better basis than last year, we hope ant
expect to have a paying show. Ever;
exhibit is to be judged by points thli
year, and the rules regarding the staginj
of fiowers will be rigidly enforced.

Ne'ws Notes.

Frank Fillmore suffered consider
able loss lately by having his house rob
bed. Everything handy was taken, in
eluding his pants, watch and chain ane
a lot of fruit from the cellar. JosepI
HeinI, of Jacksonville, Ills., was a visito
lately. S. S. Brennemann, of Webb City
Md., was also in town. 0. C. S.

May 20, 1899.

"The F=i-Orists' Exchange.

547

PCD A UIIIMC ~^ iQ'i bud and bloom, d'ble red,
ULnHniUmo wnlte and pink, »i.0O per 100.

SAI-VIA, ACERATIUl, VERBENA MAM-
MOTH, m In. pots. ^i.OU per 100.

COLEUrS, Golden liedder, 2M In. poM, $2.00 per 100.

C.4NNAS, mixed leaves, 6 In. bigh, from soil,
tS.OO per 100.

PANSY CLUMPS, all colors, tl.SOperlOO.

CUT SMILiAX,good6trlng8, 15c.ea.,orby tbelOO-

RICHARD INSALL, W. Moorestewn. N.J.

Lock Box, 514. Near Pblladelpbla.
Mention the Florlats' EzchAPge when writing

FINE STOCKY PLftHTS^:::^

20,000 AUeriiauthera«.[j:|^'0^^;;;-; ^^'^^
GerauiumB, up-to-date vara. 3>^ in.

pota 4 00

Asparagus Spreugeri, ready 4.00

Smllai.2in. pots. $5.00 per ItOO 1.00

Cliinese and Obconica Primro8«B.
CASH. PLEASE. No c. o. ds.

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, 0.

Mention the FlorlBtB' Exchange when wrltlnK-

SPECIAL OFFER FOR 2 WEEKS ONLY

Cyclamen PevHicmn SSplentleuH (■i^.* tluest
8tralu lu tbe world, guaranteed true to culur, BCrung
plants, 5 to 7 leaves. t2o^^ per UKI; $2(K00 per UKKJ.
From -2^ In. pots. |.l,iX) per lUU ; Ji35.0il per 1000.

Di'RCii'ua IndlviHa and Lainuia Borbouica,
from (lata, 5l.)c. per doz. ; f3.lHi per lt«J.

Begonia Rex, extra flDe, from 4 Id. pot8, assorted,
$iu.W) per UH.I.

Begonia Vernon and Argeniea <iiitfala, from
2 In. pota. $2 50 per 100. SiitlsraetluQ Guarauteed.

PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg. Pa.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

ALL SOLD!

Our Geraniums are .all sold for this season
except a few thousand.

Skeleton, Rose, Happy TbouKbt
Geraulam Cuttings, from soil, fi.W per
100 ; aVa in. pots, $3.U0 per lUO.

Coleus, by the 1000, 10,000 or 50,000, ready
at all times, C. Verschaffeltii and Golden
Queen at S6.00 per 1000; Coleus in variety,
$5.00 per KIOO; Velschatteltii and Queen, in
3 in. pots, $16.00 per 1000.

marifaerite. Double Golden, rooted cut-
tings, $3.00 per 100 ; 2 in. pots, $3.60 per 100.

Giant Alyssum, 3V2 in. pots, $3.00 per
100; rooted cuttings, $1.00 per 100.

As eratnm, blue and white, 60 cts. per lOO ;
$6.00 per 1000; 3 in. pots, $3,00 per 100.

FucliBiaSt standard sorts, $1.50 per 100;
$12.00 per 1000; 3^ in. pots, $3.00 per 100.

Petunias, 2 in, pots, $3.00 per 100.

Stevia, comp. var., $1.50 per 100.

Heliotrope. 6 varieties, $1.00 per 100;
$9.00 per 1000.

Vlncas, var., cuttings, $1 25 per 100; 3 in.
pots, $3.00 per 100 ; 4 in. stock, fine, $6.00 per
100 ; $50.00 per 1000.

The above are rooted cuttings except where
noted. ^^Cash must accompany all orders.

J.E.FELTHOUSEN,SGhenectady,N.Y.

Mention tb» inori»t»' Kxchange wh^n wrHIng

SEAWANHAKA GREENHOUSES

Oyster Bay,
New York.

per doz. per 100

Abutllou. 4 varieties. 3)^lnchpot8 $0.76 $6 00

Achyrantties. 3 varieties. 3>^ inch pots 50

AReratum, Cope's I»et. 3^ inch pots 60

" Xapls Blue. Very dwarf, 3H inch pots .60

Alternanttaera. From hotbeds, strone 35

Antliericum Varieuatum. From flats, strong.

Alysnuin, Giant Double. 2V2 inch pots

Asparaifus Pluuiosus Manus. 3^ inch pots.

Bettoulas. Assorted, 3 incb pots

•* Vernon, 2;- inch pota

Cannas. Dry roots, assorted

Ctasiiostoma Htsplda. 3H inch pots

Coleus. Best bedding vars. SJ^ inch pots

Crotoiis. Assorted, 2ti inch pots

Cuptaea Platycentra. 3^ inch pots

Draceena Indlvlsa. 4 incb pots

*» ** 6 inch pots

" " 6 Inch pots 400

FarfUKium Grande. 3^ inch pots 75

Kuctaslas. Assorted, 3>i inch pots 80

German Ivy. 3H inch pots 60

All orders filled in rotation. Orders of $5.00 and over F. 0. B. N.Y.

1.00

.60
1.00
.60
.60
.50
.80
.30
1.36 •
.80
3.35
)0U

3.00
3 50
3.00
1.00
8.00
3.50
7.00
4.00
350
3.60
6.00
2.00
10.0)
3.00
18.00
35.00
30.00
6.00
4.00
3.00

per doz. per 100
Geraniums. White, Fink and Scarlet, single and

double, 3 inch pots 75 4.00

•* Ivy. Good assortment, Sinchpotp 75 4.00

Heliotrope. Blue, very strong, 2)^ inch pots 60 3.50

" " " 4 inch pots 80 6.00

" White, " 4 inch pots 80 8 00

" " •• Scinch pots 50 S..50

Hedera Helix. '•EnKllsta Ivy." 31^ inch pots.. .50 3.00

" " Six Imported Varieties, 2J4 in. pots. 2.00 15.00

I,atanla Borbonlca. 3 inch pots 1.35 10.00

" " 5inchpots 6.00 40.00

'• " Oinchpots 9.00 75.00

I.,emoii Verbena. 3V^ inch pots 75 4.00

Maranta Blcolor. 2!4 inch pots 75 5.00

Musa Knsete. 3iuchpots 6.00 4600

Pandaniis I'tilis. 5 inch pots 6.00 60.00

Ptaoeiiix Recliuata. Sinchpots 7.50 60.00

PIlea serpyllifolla. 3H inch pots 50 3.(0

Slbtliorpia Kuropea. Small clumps 75 5.00

Swaiitsona Alba and Rosea. 3!^ inch pota On 400

Vinca, trailjnjj;. Green and variegated, 2J^ inch pots. .60 4.10

Cash with order from unknown customers or C. 0. D.

JAMES C. CLARK, Supt. p.o. box 34, oyster Bay, n.y. WM. L. SWAN, Prop.

Mention the Florlats" Gxchanr« whf*n wrltlne

GERANIUMS N u"tt/ La^Favorlte;
Beaute Poltevlne, Glolre de France, Mrs J. M. Gaar,
Prof. I'olrault, 3-lnch, $3 00 per 100 ; SJi-lncb. $1.10 per
100; 4-lncb, *3 perlOO. Mme. Sallerol, ajj-lncb pots,
J2.00 per 100.

PANSIES In bloom, $2.C0 per 100.

ASTERS In pots, tl.OO per 100 Mixed Victoria,
Tiullaul'9 mixed. Mixed Comet. While Comet; Sem-
ple'8 Asters, separate colors, wblte, pink, lavender,
crimson and purple.

DWARF ZINNIAS L°t&Pera™" '°""''
Casu with Ordek.

J. B. SHURTLtFF, Jr., Revere, Mass.

Mention th» FloHwtw' TCxchang** whpn writing

BEDDING PLANTS

Geraniums, standard varieties, mixed, from 2;^ Inch

pots. $2.5U per 100 ; 3 Inch. $3.50 per 100 ; 3H inch. t*1.0U

per 100.
ColeiiH, mixed, strong plants, 2>^ Inch. $2.50 per lOO.
Ijobeliu, Crystal Palace, buehy and In bloom, 2>4 In.,

*;i.5(ip('rH.iO.
AlyHSum. -'Carpet of Sn..w." 2^ Inch. »2.50perl00.
ViucaM. varlegaud. 2^ Inch. f2.50 per lOO.
FiichMiaH. from 3i>. Inch. $4 ui per 100.
Caunan. fine plants, from pots, the following at $5 00

per 100: FranrolBe Crozy. Mnie. Crozy. F. R. Pierson.

A. Bouvler. Florence Vauglian, Quepn Charlotte,

Paul Marquant, Austria. Pres. Carnot. J. P. Cahos.
ChryHantbeiiiunis, from soil, ready for 3 Incb,

*2.50 per 100 : Glory of the Pacific. Bonnaffon. White

Ivory. White Queen, Merry Monarch, Glorioaum,

J. E. Lager.
TropieoTuin, Lobb. from 2*4 Inch, $2.00 per 100;

from 3 Inch. |2.50 per 100.
NaHturliuiiiH, Tom Thnmb.from 2;>^ In.. »2 perlOO.
CASH WITH OUDER. PLEASE.

m. IMB&GHER, ^vk" long Branch, N. J.

Mention the F I o rlsta' Exchange when writing .

VERBENAS
GERANIUMS

The choicest varieties and healthiest

plants grown. Strong- plants, in
bud and bloom, $3.50 per 100; $30.00
per 1000

75 finest varieties in cultiva-
tion, grown in 3V^ inch pots,
Strong plants, in bud and
b oom, $5.00 per 100. . . .

• • • •

I.. DII.I.ON, Bloomsburgy Pa.

Mention the Flortats' Exchange when wriUng.

NOVELTY!=BABY PRI MROSE=NLVELTY!

Will be a standard cut flower everywhere as now in Philadelphia and New York.
Useful color, purple, good wiry 8 inch stems, productive during the whole cut
flower season, good keeper and shipper. In pots, is sa able for Christmas, Easter
and Di^coratiou Day. Requires treatm°nt like carnation or violet Now time to
plant them in open Krnnnd. 100 Good Rooted Cuttings. :iSi6.00; 100 3 Inch
Pots. «S 00 ; Sample dozen by mail, ifiil.OO. Sample 100 flowers, for exam-
inatioii, Sl-00. (Cash with order, please.)

ALBERT KNAPPER, CIcmatist, Frankfort, Phila., Pa.

Mention the FlorlatB* Eitchange when writing.

DEiHTIOII DDY'S WM

GERANIUMS.

5,000
10,000
15.000
5,000
5,000
4,000
2,000

2.000
l.rtx)

4,000

20,(««l

500

Mixed, 4;^ In..
3 in..

PerlOO
. . . 17.00
... 4.00
2.00

U In

La Favorite, 2H In 2.00

3 in 4,00

Mme. Sallerol, 2H In 2.00

FEVERFEW, Little Gem, In bud,

lO.OO
2-00
2.00
2.0O
2.00
2.0O

; m..

AIlflTII.ONS, Mixed 2!,^ In.,
!«<»IITIIF.I!N T1IV.1IE. 2H in..
VEI.VKT fl.ANT. 2), In

SMI1.A.\, Stroni;, Jij la

FrCllSIAS, Mixed, lu In

BEGONIAS.

Per 100

1,000 Erfordl, bedder, 2'4 In »2.00

2.«I0 Sandersoul, bedder. 214 In 2.00

1,500 Ilybrlda, bedder. 2', lu 2.00

5,000 Named, In ^0 Varktli^a. 214 In 2.00

1,200 3 and 1 In. In 10 varieties 4.00

1,000 j»EI,AR<,!01SIi;MS, 4M In 8.00

5,000 IRESINES, Bed, 2'A in... 2.00

4,000 " Tellow, 2« in 2.00

10,000 COLEUS, 10 best bedders, 2M In 2.00

10.000 VINCAM. LUBELIA andSMILAX,

from flats 1,00

15,000 DAISIES, Snow Crest and Longfleld,

■iH In 2.00

THE MORRIS FLORAL CO. Morris, III.

SOOOBeplaBexM^SOOOViDcalfanegata

POX PLANTS

PerlOO

Abutllon, var. trailing, finest of all
tor basket and vaset, 2!i in,. $6.00; 3 in.,

$10.00; 4 in JlS.On

Begonia, Rex, 2 in., $4.00; 3Hin 10 00

■' Louis Classen $4Uoand 6.00

Fachsla, Trailinff Queen, 2^.^ in 4,00

Forget-me-not, winter-tlowerinir, 21.4 in. 3.00

Cobeea Soandens, extra strong, 3 in 5 00

Mauraudya Viae, 2>^ in 3.00

Vinca VaVlegata, EXTRA LONG, 2^ inch,
$2,60; 3 inch, $4 00; 3!^ inch, $0.00; 4 inch,
IIO.OO; 5 in 15 00

GERANIUMS. Penoo

Mrs. Pollock, 2^ In $4(0

Happy Thought, 2!4 in 6.00

Mrs. Parker, 2M in 6.00

Rose Scented, 2 in 4 00

Silver Leaf, 2!4 in 4.00

Freak of Nature, 2M in 6.00

Manettia Blcolor, 3 in 10.00

Astern, seedling SO

Impatiena Snltanl, 2}^ in 3.00

PerlOO
Aly8*uin, double Giant.. $1.00

Abutllon, trailing var., , 2.00
Ageratum, blue and

white 1.00

Antliemls, d^ble yellow. 2.00
Begonias —

Rex 2.00

Incarnata Gigantea — 2.C0

Vernon 1.00

Coleus, Mixed.. $5 a lOCO; .60

Cobtea Soandens 150

Cuphea (Cigar Plant)... I.IIO

Fuchsia, assorted 1.50

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

GERANIUMS Penoo

PerlOO

Violets, Marie Louise $0.60

VInca Varlegata, $10 00

perlOOO 125

Daisy, Snow Crest 2.00

Impatiens Sultani 1.50

Lemon Verbena 1.50

German Ivy 1.25

Lobelia, blue 1.00

Manettia Blcolor 2.00

Lantaua, asborted 1.50

Pansy 4.00

VIOLET MARIE LOUISE, clumps, very large, per 100, $4.00.

TERmS, CASH OR C. O. D.

GREENE & UNDERHILL, WATERTOWN, N. Y.

Mixed $1,25

Mme .Salleroi 1.25

Silver Leaf 1.511

Rose scented 1.50

Mrs. Pollock 2 0(1

Freak of Nature 4.00

Mrs. Parker 4(10

Happy Thought 3.00

Mars 3,00

Mme. Bruant 2.00

Ivy 1.50

FINE .. .
PLANTS

verbenas:

BUD . ..
d BLOOM

BEST MAMMOTH

OEPiERAL, COt,l,ECTIOB(.

.per 100, $3 00;
2.60;

per lOOO, $25.00.
20.00.

stuohg rooted cuttings

MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS

Coleus, Verscbalteltll, Golden Bedder and 100 tOCO

all tue best varieties $100 $8.00

Moon Flower, true 2 00 15.00

READY FOR IMMEDIATE SALES.

PerlOO

A 11 em tin th era, all leading varieties $3.01

Agernliini Pauline, 2W In pots 4,00

Ageratuin, blue and white 3,00

Can u as. stronK. from 3^ Inch pots, $6.00 and 810

Carunlious, from 4 In. pots, fine stock 12.00

Coleus, leading sorts, 2U In. pots 3,00

•• 3 ■• 5.00

CupliH^n Platycentra, 2^4 In. pots 3.00

Geruniuuis, double and single, 4 In. pots SCO

3 •' 5,00

■2ii " 4 00

" Ivy, tine variety, 4 '■ 7,00

Leniou Ver

y. m
bena,

,00

2H In, pots 1.00

PerlOO
... $3.00
. . . 5.00
. . . 3.0O
... 25.00
8.00
3.00

Niereiiibersin Gracilis

Heliotrope, from 3 In. pots

•■ i'.i "

Uydrnngen Otnksa, 5 In , busby

Fucbsins, double and single, 3W In. po s..

■■ 2H ••

IVIoou Flower, 2<,i In. pots... 4 On

4 ■' 10.00

Pelargoniums, 2^ *' — 6.00

Salvia Spleu den sand Be4lninn,2i^ln. pots 3.00

* iiicu Varlegata and Elegans. 4 In. pots 1000

ViolelH, Slarie Louise, Hi in. pots, $25 00

per llluO; *3.lOper 100.
PnnsieH, In bud and bloom, $2.00 per 100; $15,00

per 1000.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

Autumn Glory

Black Hawk

Dolores

Frank Hardy

H. W Longfellow

Mrs. C. H. Pelrce

Merrv Ctirletmas
Mrs. II. Clmdwlck
Fennaylvania
L, H. Spauldlng
Yellow Fellow
Philadelphia

Price, from 2^ Inch pota, fe.OO per 100.

Culllngfordl

Eugene Dalllfdouze

tiladya Spauldlng

Gloria of Paclrtc

Helen Bloodg'jod

H. W. Klemau

Harry May

Ivory

J. E. Lager

J. H. Troy

Laredo

Mies G Pitcher
Merry Monarch
Marlon Heodersou
Major Bonnaffon
Mrs. S. Humphreys
Mrs. McK.. Twomlily
Marguerite Graham
Mrs. J. G. Wblldln
Mrs. H. Koblnson
Nlveus

Tho9. H. Brown
W. H. LlQCOln
Price, from 2M Inch pole, tS.OO per 100.

IH^y^ XRADB lUISX

Ada S.iaulding

Betle of Cflstlewood

BenJ. M. Glroud

Chlto

Dorothy Toler

Dorothy Devens

Eureka

Elvena

Golden Trophy

G. F Atkinson

G. W. Chllds

Golden Wedding

J. H. Woodford

H. L. Bunderbruch

lora

Lady Fitzwygram

Mme. Fred. Bergmann

Modesto

Minerva

Mutual Friend

Midge

Mrs. R. D. Douglass

Miss Helen Wright

Maud Adams

Mrs. S. T. Murdock

Mrs. Perrln

Miss M. M. Johnson

Maud Dean

May Flower

Nemesis

Pitcher and Manda

Pink Ivory

Kiverslde

Rose Owen

T. B. Morse

Western King

WOOD BROS.,

Price, 2'4 :nch pots, $1.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000.
ON APPLICATION.

Fishkill, N. Y.

Mention the Florists* Elxchanere when writing.

Mention the PlorlsU' Exchange when wnuns.

548

The Florists* Exchange.

J. K. ALI.EN,

Wholcsal* Commission Dealer tn

CUT F=I-OiA£ERS,

Sr W. 28th street, Neir York.

Orders tir mall ortelOKraph promptljr attended
to. Telephone Call. 383 SSth St.

ROSES, Blue and Whtte VIOLETS, Specialties.

W. S. ALLEN,

17 West aSth St., New York.

Correepondence 5oltclted.

BLAUVELT & GUTTMAN,

36 W. 27th St., NEW YORK,

Hsals Imim Msl:

Conslpnmeata of ttrst-iliiss ptocli solicited.

Orders by mall or trl.^'rai.h rocclve the best of

attention. SSf-rii..N-B 146,1-lstli M.

CUT FLOWER EKCHANCE

404-412 E. 34th St., N.Y.. near Ftrry.

Open every Morning at 6 O'clock a. m. for the !

Sale of Cut Flowers.

This Is not a commission house; the market

consists of individual stands.

Wall Space for Advertising Purpoees to Rent

J. DONALDSON, SECRETARY.

DECKER, BLAUVELT GO.

WHOLESALE DBALEBS IN

CUT FLOWERS- PLANTS

42 W. 28th St., New York.

Conslgnmenta solicited. Shipping orders will

receive prompt and careful attention.

Thlkphonk 2:W7-lSTn Street.

WM. H. CUNTHER,

Wholesale Florist

VIOLETS AND CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

Conslgnmen'B Solicited

30 West 29th St., New York.

Telephone. 2301>-3StU S reet.

EDWARD C. HORAN,

Wholesale Florist

Ho. 34 IV. 29th St., New York.

The Bride, Mermet and American Beauty,
Specialties.

JULIUS LANG,

Wholesale Florist

53 WEST 30tli ST.

CoaslgnmeDta Solicited. NEW YORK.

FRANK MILLANG,

Wholesale Commission Dealer in

CUT FLOWERS

408 E. 34th ST., NEW YORK CITY.
Cat Flower Exchange. Telephone Call, 10IM-38th.

Mention the FlorlsU' Bxcbanjce when <vrUlDif

McKELLAR & WINTERSON,

"Wholesale Commission Jobbers

In Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies.
45, 47, 49 WABASH AVENUE,

Manufacturers of Wire Work.
- - CHICAGO, ILL.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND, ^^^^^^^^=^^

CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
No. 67 Bromfleld St. and 18 Chapman Place, BOSTON. MASS.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Names and Varieties

A. Bkadtt, fancy— Bpecial

" extra

No.l

" Culls & ordinarj

Bride

Bridesmaid

CusId

Hoste

S K. A. Victoria

M La France ordinary..

O '* extra

fip Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan

NipbetOB

Papa Gontier

Perle

Souv. de Wootton

ORCHIDS— Cattleyas

CypripediumB

Dendrobium formosum

** others

f Tof'r grades, all colors.
M ( White.

C Standard )
.2 Varieties j

2 •Fancy—

CY— (

gbeet J
I of )
Ivar) I

Pink

Red

Yel.&Var.
White....

Pink

Red

Yel.&Var

New York

May 19 1869

Boston

May 18. 18

Phliadelpbli

May 17, 1899

J; (-The hlgheM
<5 KradeB —
C9 standard

t. Novelties

Adiantdm

Asparagus

Callas

Daffodils

Daisies

Hyacinths

Lilies

Lily of the Valley...

Mignonette— ordinary

" fancy....

Narcissus

Pansies

Shilax

Tulips

Violets— ordinary

" extra

10.00 to 20.0(1
4.00 to 10.01
3.00 to 4. IK
1.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
4.00 to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
1.00 to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
1.00 to
.... to
3.5.00 to 40.00
6.00 to 25.00
.... to
8.00 to

.35 to

.35 to

.35 to

.35 to

.35 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to

.75 to
35.00 to 40.0(1
3.00 to 4.00
.... to

.60 to
.... to
3.00 to

.60 to
1.00 to
3.00 to
.... to

.10 to
12.00 to 20.00
.... to
.... to
.... to

12.00 to 16.0(1
6.00 to 10.01

2.00
5.01
6.00
3.00
3.00
6.0(1
6.00

6.00
3.00

3.00

8.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
l.OU
1.00
2.00
2.011
2.00
2.00
2.00
1.00

.611

i'.od

3.00
3.00
6.00

' '211

2.00 to
.... to
1.00 to
1.00 to
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2.00 to
.... to
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.... to
1.00 to
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.... to
1.00 to
.... to
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.60 to
.... to
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1.25 to

1.26 to

1.25 to

1.26 to
.... to

.75 to

5.00

6.00
8.01

8.00

B.OO

6.00

.76
l.Oli
l.OC
1.0(1
1.0(
1.50
l.B(
1.6(1
1.60
2.00
1.0(1

to 811.00
6 00

6.00
6.00

to 35.00
to 25.00
10.00 to 16.00
3.00 to 6.0(1
3.00 to
3.00 to
.... to
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3.00 to
2.00 to
6.00 to
.... to
2.00 to
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2.00 to
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.25 to

.75 to

.75 to

.75 to

.76 to
1.35 to
1.35 to
1.25 to
1.25 to
1.25 to

.50 to

00

.50
1.0(
1.0(
1.0(1
l.llO
1.60
1.50
1.51
1.60
1..50
1.00

6.00
6.00

6.00
3.00
6. OP

6.m

2.00
3.00

3.00 to
.... to
.... to

.... to
4.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
2.00 to

.76 to

.20 to
12.00 to 16.0(1

.76 to 1.00
.... to
.... to

.50

6!0(
2.00
1.50
3.51
1.00
.36

36.00 to 60.0(1

i.OO

i.or

6.00
4.00
1.00
3.00

to
.... to
.60 to
.... to
4.00 to
2.00 to
.... to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
16. 00 to 20,00
.... to
.... to
.... to

.60

Baltimore

May 18, 1899

to
16.00 to 20.00
10.00 to 12.00
.5 00 to 8.00
3.00 to
2.00 to

.... to

.... to
3.00 to
2.00 to
4.00 to

.... to
3.00 to

.... to

.... to

.... to
2.00 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to
.60 to

1.00 to

1.00 to

1.00 to

1.00 to

1.35 to

1.26 to

1.35 to

1.35 to

.... to

.... to
35.00 to 76 00

5.00 to 6.00

.... to

.... to

.... to

6.00 to

.... to
.50 to

.... to

.... to

.... to
15.00 to 25.00

.... to 1.50

.... to

.... to

Buffalo

May 17, 1899

.76
1.25
1.25
1.3.1
1.26
1.60
1.50
1.60
1.60

l.'Oi

16.00 to 35.00
10.01) to 20.00
3.00 to 8.00
.... to ....
2.00 to
2.00 to
.... to
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2.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
.... to
2.00 to
.... to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
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.f.. to

.... to

.60 to

.75 to

.76 to

.76 to

.75 to
1.50 to
1.60 to
1.60 to
1.50 to
.... to
1.00 to

.36

8!66

.50

1.60

".si'

.26

1.00
1.00

6.00

6.00
i'.OO

4.00

.75
1.60
1.60
1.60
1.60
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00

1.26
iO.OO to 75.00

6.00 to 8.00

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to ....

5.00 to

3.00 to

1.00 to

.... to

.... to

.... to ....
15.00 to 25.00

1.00 to 3.00

.... to ....

.... to ....

8.00
4.00
3.00

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see oar Correspoudence Colamns.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned

SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,

'^yhiolesa.le Klorist

Open Day and Nlglit from 12 A.M. Mondays to 10 P.M. Saturdays.
1612- 14- 16-18 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

PITTSBURG GUT FLOWER GO., LTD.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

LOVG DISTANCE PHONE
2157.

WRITE FOR PRICE LIST.

CONSIGNMENTS
SOLICITED.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 705 Penn Ave., PITTSBURC, Pi

In Western New |
York. Try us.

HEADQUARTERS

ROSES. CARNATIONS AND..
ALL SEASONABLE FLOWERS

WM. F. HASTING, whoiesai.

481 Washington Street "" '"''

Commission
Buflalo.'N. Y. ' Florist

Also Dealer in Florists' Supplies & Wire Designs

Wholesale Florists,

Always on Hand:

CARNATIONS,
BRIDESMAIDS,
BRIDES. ,

jr JOBBERS IH

-^^FLORISTS'

SUPPLIES

FLORISTS' VASES.

Horticultural Auctioneers.
., — = 84 Hawlby Street. BOSTON.

Menctoo the Flortau Bxcbanse wh«n writing.

THE NEW YORK CUT FLOWER GO.

119-121 West 23d Street,
112-114 West 24th Street,

TiUjhoBt 733- lath. NEW YORK.

CONSIONMINT* SOUOITID.

Special Attention Given to Shipping Ordtrt.

iAi.ps.SHERIDHN

Wholeiale Oommlsslon Dealer In ^

CUT FLOWERS

39 West 28th St., New York.

Telephone, 2U-38th St.

PRICK LIST SINT ON APPLIOATION.

r&unl H. Tbabkdlt. OHAju.ae bohenok.

TRAENDLY & SGHENGK,

Wholesale Florists,

» W. 28th St. ud CUT FLOWER EXCHANSI,
NEW YORK.

Tdeptaone ttl-Uth St

E7~ConslrDmeDti Solicited

JOHN YOUNG,

Wholesale Florist

51 WEST 28th ST.,

NEW YORK.
CYCAS PALM LEAVES Always on Hand.

HICKS & CRAWBUCK,
Wholesale Commission Florists,

110 LIVINGSTON ST., ||{i|

Consignments Solicited. BROOKLYN, N. Y.

lifieii I LaDgjam,

CUT FLOWERS, STRICTLY WHOLESALE |

19 Boerum Plica, BROOKLYN, N.Y.
Open to receive Conelenmente of
CHOICE FLOWEKS at any lime.

THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.,
Wholesale Florist,

43 West aSth Street,

NEW YORK.

WM. J. BAKER,

Wholesale Florist,

J 432 So. Penn Square,

jtjtPHILADELPHlA, PA.

DUMONT & CO.,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

No. 1305 FUbert St., PhUtdelpUa.

'PHONE,

CUT FLOWERS

New England Headquarters for

AMERICAN BEAUTIES

Of Which we make a specially.

WELCH BROS.,

15 PHOVINCE ST., BOSTON, MASS.

Menilon Ibt: Florlsls Kxciittiigc wUen wrllln^.

May 20, 1899.

Twfc Florists' Exchange.

549

FRED. EHRET,

Wholesale Florist

(403 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE,
PHILADELPHIA.

GEO. M. MOSS,
Wholesale Florist 1

32 South 17th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Long DiBtance 'Phone. 14330 D.

Conslgnmenu of choice ROSES, CARNATIONS,

VIOLETS Bollclted.

Fine VALLEY In stock at all tlmee.

LEO NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist

17 N. JUNIPER ST.,
'""^h^'n1's"o'l5 A. Philadelphia.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

EDWARD REID,

Wholesale Florist

1526 Ranstead St.. PHILADELPHIA,

Bet. Market and Chestnut Sts.

ALL CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON.

Telkphonk 3%6 A.

BASSETT & WASHBURN,

Wbolesale Dealers and Growers of

CUT FLOWERS

76 WABASH AVE.. CHICAGO, ILL.

Greenhouses at Hinsdale, III.
L. D. Tbone at Chicago, Main 223.

L. I). 'Phone at Hinsdale, No. 10.

KEHHIGOTT BROS. COMPANY,

Wholesale Cnt Flowers

42 and 44 E. Randolph Street,

CHICAGO, ILL.

WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY.

WIETOR BROTHERS,

8TICCBS80ES TO

ROQERS PARK FLORAL CO,,

Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers

OFFICE AND 8ALK8EOOM,

51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO.

Headquarters for AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

REINBERG BROS.

WHOLESALE GROWERS OF ^^ can fill all orders on short notice

Cpi^ with all leading varieties of ROSES

I , X 1^ I «^ « jk> ^ M ^ aAd CARNATIONS. We are Headquar-

U L In I O W C r 9 ters lor FINE AMERICAN BEAUTIE5.

^°°-1°°g"ss. salesroom, 5 1 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL.

600,000 FEET
OF GLASS.

Mention the norleta' Bxchanre wh««n wrltlnic-

DECORATION DAY SPECIALTIESa

We are local headquarters for Bronze or Green Gala,\, Fresh
Cycas Leaves, Leucothoe Sprays, Magnolia Leaves, Palm
Crowns and Palm Leaves, and all kinds of "Green Goods" at
market prices-

We have 1,500,000 QALAX LEAVES in Cold Storage.

HARRY A. BUNYARD, 42 W. 28th St., New York City.
Telephone 'J3S7 ISlh.

Mention the Plorl8t«' TCxchanere when pnitlnsr.

Galax Leaves.

BHAS. H. RICKSECKER, LInvllle, N. C

FANCY FERNS

SI. 00 per 1000.

R. A. LEE, Evergreen, Ala.

Succeaaor to Lrk, Watkins & Co.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Names and Varieties

Beadty, fancy— special.

" extra

No. I

'* Culls & ordinary

Bride

Bridesmaid

Cusin

^^ Hoste

m K- A. Victoria

•» La France, ordinary...

** " extra

Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan.

Niphetos

Papa Gontier

Perle

Souv. de Wootton

ORCHIDS— Cattleyas

Cypripediums

Dendrobium formoBum..

'• others

f Inf'r grades, all colors.
M ( White ....

e Standard J Pink

O Varieties) Red

■^ ( Yel.&Var.

g »Fancy— i White ....

S'-js^^.'^rJRed':.-.::::

O BUndardvar) t Yel.&Var.

I, NitVELTIBS

ADIANTDM

ABPARAQUS

CALI.A8

Daffodils

Daibies

HYACINTHg

Lilies

Lily of the Valley

MiQNONETTE— ordinary —

" fancy

Narcissob

Pansies

&MILAX

Tulips

Violets— ordi nary

** extra

Chicago

May 17, 1899

30.00
12.00
8.00
3.00
2.00
2.00

3.00

3.00

1.00
l.OO
40.00

.40

.75

.75

.76

.75

2.011

2.00

2.00

.S.OO

.76
.iO.OO
6.00

.35
4.00
6.00
2.00

12.00
3.00

to 25.00

to 16.00

to 10.00

to 5,0(1

to 5.0(1

to 4.00

to .

to .

to 6.00

to .

to .

to .

to 4.00

to .

to .

to .

to 3,0(1

to 3.00

to 50.00

to .

to .

to .

to ,60

to 1,50

to 1.50

to 1.60

to 1.50

to 3.75

to 2.76

to 2.76

to 4.M)

to .

to 1,00

to 75,00

to 8.00

to ....

to .3(1

to 6.00

to 8.00

to 3.00

to . . , ,

to ....

to 3.0(1

to ....

to 15.0(1

to 3.00

to ....

to ..,,

St. Louis

May 15, 189

.... to
.... to
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4,00 to
3,00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
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3,00 to
.... to
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2.00 to
2,00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.60 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
1,00 to
!5,00 to
6.00 to
.... to
,25 to
.... to
4,00 to
3.00 to
1,60 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
15.00 to
to
to
to

5.00
8.0(

5.0(1

3,0(1
3.0(

.76
1.01
1.01
1.0(1
1.0(i
1.6(
1.6(
1.611
1.6(

i!36
50.(l(i
8.0(1

".'35

6!6fl
4.00
2.01

,6(1
18.01

Cincinnati

May 15, 1899

16.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
1.00 to
.... to
.76 to
.... to
1,00 to
1.00 to
l.OO to
.... to
.... to
... to
.... to
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.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to

26.00

4.00
4.00

5.00

5.00

3.0(1

.50
1.60
1.0(1
1.00

s'.oo

2.00
2.00

16,00

Milwaukee

May 15, 1899

16,00 to
8.00 to
4.00 to
.... to
4.00 to
4.00 to
.... to
.... to
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.... to
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.... to
4.00 to
.... to
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3.00 to
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1,00 to
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20.00
13.60
6.00

6!6o
6.00

1,011
60,0(1
8,00

4.0(1
8.0(1
4.00

Toronto

May 17, I8S

.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
1,00 to
1,00 to
.76 to
.75 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
1.00 to

1 .00 to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to

.76 to
1.00 to
.... to

to

.... to
.... to

.40 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
l.OO to
1,60 to
1.60 to
1.60 to
1.50 to
.... to
.... to

... to
3.00 to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to

.50 to
.... to
.... to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to

6,00
6.00
4.00
3.00

6,00
6,00
4.00

4.00
6.00

l.CO
3.00
3,00
2.00
2.00
3.00
3,00
3,00
3.00

4,00
3,00

4.00
3,50

,75
2,00

.75

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see our Correspondence Columns.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

C. A. KVKHN,

WHOLESALE FLORIST.

1122 Fine St., St. Lonls, Ho.

A COHPLETB LINE OF WISE DE.SienS.

ST. LOUIS

Gut Flower Co.,

Wholesale Florists,

1332 PINE STREET

St. Louis, no.

HOLTOH ! lUNKEL CO.,

WHOLESILE FLORISTS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Manulacturers e( Wire Designs.

457 Milwaukee St. MILWAUKEE, WIS.

'Phone Main 874, P, O, Boi 103,
Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrttlns.

GHLIJl LEIIVES

LeuGOttoe Sprays

FOR SPRING AND SUMMER USE

Write for prlcea U>

HARLAN P. KELSEY,

Building!" BostOD, Mass.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

DAGGER OR FANCY FERNS!

First (juallty. fl-iO per 1000. Send ue your orders for
Decoration Day and be sure cf your stock.

FINE LAUREL FESTOONING, f^^^g p^"" ^^

Seeourflne Lniirel Wrenths, riincesB Pine,

MosHC-H Of all kludB. All orders by wire or mail
promptly filled.

'\frl"\r Boston, Mass.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlag.

GROWL FERN GO.

Bargains.

My one dollar subscription for the Florists*
Exchange gives me more bargains than any
other dollar invested. Let her grow.

Greenville, N. C. OLLEN E. WARREN.

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DO YOU WANT GREEN FOR DECORATION DAY?

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The

Best

Is

No advance in price, 50 CENTS for full size bunch.
Strings 4 yar(3s long-, 50 cents per string.

-t-

At Stalls 19 and 20, Boston Flower Market, 1 Park St.,

OR SEND ORDERS TO

BRICHTOIM, MASS.

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Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

550

The F^uorisxs' Exchttnge.

ipiPEtigL YIOLET

Rooted cuttiD^ra alt sold. I have a limited
quantity of ROOTED RUNNERS that are
grand in size and vigor. Price of these. $40.00
perlOOO, J85.00 per lOP. Noiv is the time to get
a stock of this superb flower, the largest, bluest
and most double violet in cultivation to-day.
It ha.8 captured Urst prize wherever shown
this Winter. Average number of tlowers per
pt 1 nt this season 70.

My new book on Violet Culture g^oes

with every order.

address:

W.L MINOR, Brockton, Mass.

588 BELMONT ST.

Mention th»> T^IorUtu' KT^'hang^ when 'writlor
r^ f 1T» 1 J 5000 Rooted

Farquhar Violets «rstr°4

per lOUU. Casti with order.

THOS. F.O'BRIEN.IO Folsom St., Rosiindale, Mass

M«>ntlon the FlnrlBta' ETchangp whpti writing.

MARIE LOUISE VIOLET CLUMPS

$5.00 per 100. Large, healthy, and urst-claeB la every
particular.
Also about 100 FAKQl'HAK, Cash with order.

MRS. E. S. CONCKLIN, Dutchess Co., Amenla, N.Y.

Mi^ntlon the Florist?' Exchange when writing

CRABB & HUNTER,

Violet Specialists

Last call for rooted
cuttings of Marie
J,(iul8e. Farquhar
and Lady Campbell
free froni dleease, Al stock. WraTK for Prices.

BEDDING GERANIUMS frKi'Ser-'!S:

ready to plant. Mrne. Sallerol, 3 In., at JXOO per 1000.
CENTAIJREA, tiJ 50 per 100.

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

VIOL-ETS

MARIE LOUISE.

Rooted cuttings now ready. Fine, heallhy,
A No. 1 stock, $4.50 per lOUU, by the clump;
$35.00 per lOOJ. Satisfaction guaranteed.

LEVERETT R. LdNE, Babylon, Li., N.Y.

BOS 335.
Mantlon the Florists' Exchange when writing

Plane Looise Violet Plants

Splendid rooted sand struck cuttings,
At $10.00 per lOOO.

Also SHIP.<»IA?« Oil. ENGINE,

Pumpand tleltcuraplete,S40.00. Warrauted
to pump 1~J0 gallons per hour.

GEORGE SALTFORD, Rhinebeck, N.Y.

Mention the FlorWta' Bxebanga wh»n writing.

VIOLETS. DAISIES. SMILAX

I*. H. Campbell, California, stronc rooted
runnerB, 60c. per 100; fS.OO per 1000. rriucess ol
WaleH, Siwanley White, 75c. per 100: «7.00 per
mw. L.a France, fine. $1.(1U per doz.; |;5.00 per 100,

Sinilnx I'lnntw, 2»ij Inch pots, $1.75 per 1(10; $15 00
per lOUO; good atrong stock.

The two Giant Daisies, California Giaut and
Etoilede Lyon, a yellow giant, 2)^ In. pots, strong,
75i;. per doz.; $5.uO per 100. Caab with order, please.

P. M. DeWITT, Torresdale, Phila., Pa.

Mention thp Florists' Exchange when writing.

caiilotDia Vioiei FiaDts

The flowers from these plants borne on stout stems-
6 to 10 Inches long, are of a rich dark purple and ex.
ceedlnglv frH.grant. They are all as large and larger
than a silver half dollar and bear profusely from Octo-
ber to April. !gi'i..'50 R 100. Satisfaction guaranteed

JAMES T. BAKER, Bustleton,Phila.,Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Violets my Specialty.

Am Now Ready to Supply for Spring

Planting Any Quantity Desired

Marie Couise and California, strong

ruunerB, unrooted, 60c a lOU; $a.on a lUUU.

StrnnB, rooted, 60c. a IDO; l.'i.lW a 1000.
PrinceBsde Galles. unrooted, 50c. a 100;

$4.1111 a 1' UO. Very strong, rooted, 75o. a 100;

$H (Ilia 10(H).
I.a Kraiice. new rooted, $5.00 a 100.
Belle de Bruneau, Belle de Ctaa-

teiiey and -White Czar, $4.un a 100.
EiiKliHli Hardy Dbl. Blue, $3.00 a 100.
Cash with order please. No C. O. D. Give
plain address and shipping directions.

SEULIFFNURSERY, Sea Cliff, LL, N.Y.

FD. BOULON, Peop.
Mention the FlorisU' EzchaDge when wrlttni.

Pittsburg:.

Trade is Oiiiet.

BuBineRS is still very quiet, even
funeral work, which has been so plenti-
ful all along and helped to work off much
stock, has been rather scarce for several
weeks. Carnations are very abundant,
yet prices remain firm, at Jil..")0 up per
hundred. Hoses bring from 3c. up. Out-
(loor stock still interferes with the siile
of indoor tlowers. PiEoniasarein in full
force and are of very good quality, sell-
ing at from 75c. per dozen up. Outdoor
roses will also be in bloom before the
week is over.

Tlie bedding plant trade is very active
and promises to be better than last
season. Cannae and geraniums are most
in demand. Most of the planting will l)e
done before the end of May this year, the
weather being so favorable.

Nurserj' business has been unusually
good this season. J. B. Murdock states
that they were kept busy until within
the last few days filling orders. Prices
are very satisfactory. The demand was
largely for trees of good size.

Club News.

.\e usual at this busy time of the
year, the monthly meeting of the Florists'
Club was neglected. There being one or
two short of a quorum, notliing could
be done, and those present adjourned to
the bowling alleys.
Kound aud About.

C. T. Siebertisputtingup a few fine
palm Iiouses.

John P.ader reports shipping orders
much better than last season, and is
kept very busy filling them, besides at-
tending to his large home trade.

The Botanical Society of Western
Pennsylvania had a sort of a field meet-
ing last Saturday afternoon. Members
and their friends were invited to take a
walk through the park aud the park
nurseries under the guidance of Superin-
tendent Falconer, but as the weather
looked threatening the party was small.
The exhibition of calceolarias in the con-
servatory is very attractive, and is being
much admired. E. C. Reineman.

Cincinnati.

Trade is Quiet.

Business continues quiet. The sup-
ply of stock is slackening up somewhat,
which will improve matters very ma-
terially. Plants and cut flowers in the
market Saturday sold well, and by 10
P.M. most of the stands looked bare.
Prices, I am told, were badly demoral.
ized.
An Kxliibitlon.

Our monthly exhibition closed with
Saturday's show. George & Allen won
the gold medal .Tud also captured most
of the special prizes. Henry Schwarz
carried off the five dollars prize offered
by W. C. Peale & Co.. for best five plants
hydrangeas, (j. Adrian also entered five
well grown plants for the same prize.

George & Allen won the I.ockland
Lumber Co.'s five dollars for be t si.x
plants of hybrid roses. Messrs. Fisher
& Co., of Galioit, O., had on exhibition
two magnificent baskets of Nephrolepis
exaltata. Their price on these was .f.^
each, and the plants were well worth it.
Henry Weber & Sons, Oakland, Md..
staged carnation Genevieve Ijord, light
pink. It received the .Societ.y 's certificate,
scaling 87% points. This is the third
time thisvariety has been beforethe com-
mittee, and on this occasion it was much
superior in every point. The flower is a
hapiiy medium in size, of good form and
with jierfect calyx; the stem being as
near perfection as any I have ever seen—
not too stiff but just stiff enough to hold
the flower gracefully. For a light pink
carnation it is certainly a leader.

The Florists' Society held a meeting
S.aturday evening and succeeded in elect-
ing a new member and a board of direc-
tors consistingofWm. Murphy. R.Witter-
staetter. Frank Ball. George S. Bartlett
and K. G. Gillett. These directors then
elected their officers as follows: Win.
Murphy, president; R. Witterstaetter,
vice-president; George .S. Bartlett, secre-
tary; E. G. Glllett. treasurer, and Frank
Ball to settle all disputes and keep the
balance of the board straight.

The annual banquet will be held in the
rooms of the Society, Tuesday evening,
.Tune (■), at 8.30. We expect a large at-
tendance, especially of the ladies, as this
entertainment is given for their especial

Clear Cypress
Greenhouse flaterial.

This with us means the best growth of Cypress Lumber and
the best grade of that growth ; and from this grade all the sap —
bright sap, which only experts can detect — as well as stained sap,
knots and other defects cut out. Others do not equal our quality
if they do beat our prices. It is not hard to see the reason: You
can not buy gold dollars at fifty cents each. Experienced growers
know that the best is not too good and cheapest in the long run.

Lockland Lumber Co.,

LOCKLAND, O.

Write for Circulars
or Estimates,

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

pleasure. A most enjoyable evening is
anticipated. The presentation of medals
will also be made on this occasion.
Frank Ball and E.G. Gillett have control
of the arrangements, and C. J. Ohmer is
a committee of one on music.

The date of the annual outing of the
Cincinnati florists is set for July 20.

The Society is alreadj' talking of ar-
rangements for attending the annual
meeting of the S. A. F. O. H. at Detroit
in August next.

By the way, I think it would be wise
for the trade papers to name the date of
said meeting at once, as it would no
doubt enable many to so shape their
business that they could attend.

Our visitors during the week were:
Martin Renkanf, of Bayersdorler & Co.;
C. S. Ford, representing Hermann and
.Siebrecht & Son, New York; Henry
Weber, of Oakland, Md.; Mr. Fisher, of
Gallon, O.; F'remont Weltz. of Wilming-
ton, O.; Theo. Bock, Hamilton, O., and
John A. Evans and wile. Richmond, Ind.
E. G. Gillett.

Ten Dollars For a Name.

One of our advertisers offers a jirize of
Ten Dollars for a, suitable name for an
insecticide they have perfected Jtnd are
about to put on the market generally,
in the United .States.

The article is a iireparation of nicotine
and wood pulp, with certain chemicals
to make it burn slowly, but without
flaming when ignited. During the burn-
ingthenicfitineis liberated and circulates
through the greenhouse, killing all green
fly, thrip, etc., the house may contain.

This new method of vaporizing nicotine
does away with the pans, hot irons,
steam blowing and all the trouble gener-
ally incident to the methods now in use.

'The article to be named consists of a
thin sheet rolled into a cylinder, so that
as sold it looks like a roll of dark brown
paper six Inches long and five-eighths of
an inch in diameter. When used the roll
is unwound, coiled loosely, lighted with
a match and allowed to burn. It " does
the rest."

The .Scabcura DipCompany, 23 Branch
Street, St. Louis, will pay Ten Dollars to
anyone sending them a name, which the
management deemsbest forthis prepara-
tion. A name indicating the method of
using and the work to be performed is
what is wanted. — A<Iv.

ny tlie Bag,
Ton or Carload.

■WRITE US FOE QTJOTATIONS.

ELLIS & POLLWORTH

MILWAUKEE, WIS. *

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writlnn.

L.

LIVE PLANTS
CUT FLOWERS

LABELS

When you ship a Box, Crate or Package of PLANTS or CUT FLOWERS you want a
label to place thereon— not a plain, ordinary, everyday tag, but a characteristic
card of good size, bearing a design or emblem in red ink, which will at once draw
the attention of handlers to the contents thereof, and give the expressman or earrier-
to understand the nature of the goods ho is handling, and that there must be no
delay or monkeying with same. We have prepared these labels in Two Appropriate
Designs, one for Live Plants, one for Cut Flowers, and offer them in five sizes, and
printed in Two Colors on various qualities of cardboard for tacking on. or of paper for
pasting on. We quote prices as follows, Cash with Order, F. 0. B. N. Y. :

We print in fol-
lowing sizes.

On White
Cardboard.

(To be nailed on
package.)

On Manilla
Cardboard.

(To be nailed on
package.)

On Fine White
Bristolboard.

(To be nailed on
package.)

On Good White
Book Paper.

(For pasting on.)

In Two Colors.

500

1,000

SUO

1,000

5"0

1,000

6P0

1,000

4x71/3 ins

$3.00

$4.25

$3.00

$4.00

$3.25

$4.50

$2.75

$3.26

5"/2x7 ins

3.25
3.50

4.50
5.00

3.25

4.35

3.50

5.00

2.75
3.00

3.50

7x7% ins

3.50

4.75

4.00

5.75

3.75

71 3 X 91/3 ins. . . .

3.75

5.50

3.75
4.00

5.25
5.50

4.50

6.75

3.00

4.00

7x11 ins

4.00

6.00

4.75

7.25

3.25

4.00

For prices on quantities over 1,000 write us ; they come lower in quantities. Labels,
eyelotted like tags, furnished to order. For further particulars address

A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. and PUB. CO. Ltd.,

p. O. BOX 1697,
NEW YORK

Miiy 20. 1H99.

Thb F=i-Orists' Exchange.

551

GOT FLOWER BOIES

Three awards for superiority.
Send for illustrated list. . . .

EDWeBOSyOCKEB'SS'-

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

Umbrella Holders

Wbite, Blue, Wine or Green Enamel, diam.
10 inches, depth, 24 inches. Price, $3.()0. De-
livered In U. S. A. on receipt of price, or sent
C. O. D. on approval.

CRANE BROS., Westfield, Mass.

Manafacturera of Llnenoid Seamless Specialties.
Mention the Plorlsta' Ezchanire when writing.

Mention tli« Florlsta' Ezchanee wheo writing.

TOBACCO
STEMS.

Bales, 300 to 500 lbs.,

70c. per 100 Iba.

TOBACCO DUST.

fiags 25, 50 and 100 lbs. 2^

ctfl. per lb.
Above extra Btrong and
fresh.

SYRIGUSE FLOWER
POTS ^

BOLB AGENT FOR
NEW JEBBET.

FIBRE VASES. RUSTIC
HANGING BASKETS,
HO'E AND GLASS.

U. CUTLER RYERSON, VEN^i^Kf i:-i:

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

pOMBINING the
^ qualities of an
absoluteSnsect exter-
minator with those of
a vigorous fertilizer.
Kecommended and In
use by the forRmoet
florlBte and nurserymen
In the land. For Sale at
tlie Seed Stores.

ROSE MFG. CO.,

Niagara Falls, New York

Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing.

SHEEP MANURE

Gleaned and prepared expreialr for florliti* nie„
Ton win And it the genalne arttoie. For reference
to Iti being flnt-olass 1 refer yon to Henr? F.
MlohcM, lOlSMarket Street, Phlla., Fa. Trial bagi
of IM lbs., la.M; per ton. $25.00. H ton at ton rate.
Caib with order.

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

1012 Ontario St., PHILA., PA.

Mention the F*lorl9tB' Eichange when writing.

TdU SIlllUM) KNOW WHAT
NOTEU GliOWEH^ SAY

1^

V^^^H^a Inodorous, not expi

^^^^B Infomiatlon, hoobleta, prices on
» ^^ request. Leading Eastern Dealers
handle It. Eastern Cheinicnl Co.* nifrs.,
ti*.20 Atlantic Avenue. BoHton, i>Ia8s.

Imperial Liquid
Plant Food

DOES.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

GEORGE RIPPERGER,

SHEEP MANURE

I have now on hand a large quantity of
Al SHEEP MANURE. ^Send for Price

List and Sample

BpMt Fertilizer for Top DreHMing,

Fl!^Jy"l.«''n''.iri'tf • LONG ISLAND CITY.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Tobacco Stems

FRESH, CLEAN, STRONG,
300 pound bales, $ 1 .60. Ton, $9.00

^-Sr.'o'J.'eTn'itiVh'"." MUSHROOM SPAWN

$8.50 per 100 lbs.

B. G. FAUST S CO., Vi^Ss^M; PHILA., PA.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

At The Top.

Enclosed find subscription for Exchange.
I put out no dollar that is as well invested as
this. I don't see how people can keep green-
houses without It. There's pIPTity of room at
the top, and thal's where the Florists' Ex-
change " is at." Yours for keep?".

Athens, Pa. EDWARD SNOW.

Nurserymep, Seedsmen and Florists

Wishing to do business with
Europe should send for the

"HORTICULTURAL
....ADVERTISER"

This le the British Trade Paper, be-
ing read weehly by all Horticultural
traders; it Is also taken by over 1000
of the best Continental houses. An-
nual subscription to cover cost of
postage, 75 cents. Address

EDITORS OF THE *• H. A."

Chllwell Nurseries. NOTTS. ENGLAND.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

BeutscKe Sartne^^iturvo

Largest Circulation of any German
Horticultural Publication.

Subscribers and Correspondents In every part of the
world. Profusely illustrated and practical articles
covering the whole field of gardening give the most
trustworthy and quickest repoita about all progress In
horticulture In Kurupean and utlier countries.

As an Advertising Medium It offers the best facilities
for opening fore'gn business relalions-

Publlshed Weekly. Subpcrlptlon price $3 00 per year,
mailed free to all countries. Sample copies free.

oIIer-Trtiirh

ALLXMAQNE)
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We have , po" HANDLING COLLECTIONS

ever^wherel FoR SECURING REPORTS. . . .

Fi>R INFORMATroN WRITE

THE NATIONAL FLORIST^' BOARD OF TRADE,

C. S. LODER, Sec'y. 271 Broadway, New York.

Mention the FlnrlstP' T^^xchnnge when writing.

FRUIT IIID FLOWER PLITES

Seed Packets and Supplies of all kinds for
NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS andSEEDSMEN

stock Cuts. 10c. per emiare Incli Engraving by all
processee. Printing and Lltlmgrapblng.

Illustraied Catalogues a Specialty.

VREDENBURG & CO., - Rochester, N.Y.

Mention the PloriBta" Exchangp when wrltlne.

udwi^

Just the thing
for tying
bouquets and
stringing
Smilax.

Manufactured Expressly for Florists

HY

JOHN C. MEYER & CO.,

87 Summer St., Boston, Mass.

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BOSTOII FLORIST LETTER GO.

Manufaoturera of FLORISTS' LETTERS.

Dimendoiu af
this box. n 1>.
long b7 IS In.
wide and U In.
high. S sectlona,

This wooden box nicely otalaed and varnlihed,
ISzSOxlS made In two itectlonii, one for each mlze
latter, glTcn away with flmt order of 600 letters.
Block Letters, \}4 or 2 tneh slse. per 100. $3.00.

Script Letters. MOO.
Fastener with eaoh letter or word.
Used by leading florists everywhere and for
■ale by all wholesale flo Ists and supply dealeri.

N. F. McCarthy, Treas. & Hanager,
J^^^fk BOSTON*MASS. „«iiX •..

Mention the Florlsta* Exchange when wrltlns.

RED TOWERS BRAND

BONE MEAL

FOR FLORISTS

100 lb. bag, W1.75 800 lb. bag, S.'i.ar.

Vi ton, S7.50 V2 ton, S14.I>0

1 ton, S28.00

F. O. B. BrldReport, Conn.

— ALSO —

Odorless Lawn Dressing

and

....Garden Fertilizers.

TERMS. CASH WITH ORDER

RED TOWERS QREENHOUSES

HACKENSACK, N. J.

Mention th© FIorlBt*' Ejiotaanve when wrltln*

Does not^
injure' thO-^
most sensitive
plants. Used for
fumigation orsprey-
ing indoons or out.
aoo pounds of to-
bacco in one pint/
of NikDtcenj<" >• .>•

Sold by Seedsmen.
Circular free.

,5kabcuiaDip(ja^

cnica^o.

Mention the FlorlBt3' Exchange when wrlllD».

REED & KELLER

Mention the Florleta' Eachanire when writing

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

122 W. 25th Street,
ME'W YORK CITY*

DECORATION DAY

IMI^IORTEI.LES, red. wblte and Wire. OT T'OlTl*.

$i 50 tlie dozen bunches; yellow. $2.00 the dozeE.

CAPKFI.OU'ERS, a lb., Wc. ; aelerted. »l:0 1 lt>

CVCAS I.lvWES, prepared, as to Bize. Rt 35. 40. 50.

«l.ir,.70ari,U ts. the pair WHEAT SHEAVES,

nat. ntf.'.mi, $i'.70. »3.f*>. WSO. »r,Al(l, fTSOtbedozen. CYCAS W l{ EATMS. Imported. 31 ETA 1, Fl,<»RAIi
WREATHS. Frencli. WIRE I''RA;>1ES. Fifteen per rent w|ii'.'lal discount on Fifteen Dnllar orders.
CEMETERY HOt'«Jl'ET HOI.DEKS of tin, painted green, the dozen at 111 cts. and 90 eta. Ten per cent,
for cash with order. See our trade list.

Mention Ibis paper. AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, 52 Dey St , New York.

AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, 52 Dey St

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THE CEFREY LETTER CO.,

Manufacturers of Florists* L,et(ers. The best and
mojt artistic letter on the market. Pat. Jan. 3d, 1893.

PRICE : -IH or 2 inch letters, per hund red $1.68

Script letters, " 3.68

Office and Factory, 446 Tremont St., Boston, Mass.

CHAS. L. RAZOUX. Manager.
AGENTS:

The Flower Market. Boston. I McKellnr & "Wlnterson, Chtcagfc.

Emil, StetTens, New York. I H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Phlla.

Agents wanted in all large cities. Telephone 715-3 TrerpoTrt.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

The Language of Flowers

An attractive Advertising Souvenir tor Florists, suited to all seasons.

A handsome si.x page folder, that gives the language of forty popular every-
day-selling flowers.

It is offered on a basis exclusive to first customer in each town. Price very
low in quantity. Sami>le free. Apply quick!

DAN'L B. LONG, publisher. BUFFALO, N. Y.

Iffentlon the FlorUta' Exehuic* wImb wrttSfty.

GERMINATE your SEEDS in
JADOO FIBRE. (Every healthy
seed will come up.) ....

STRIKE your CUTTINGS

JADOO FIBRE. (With ordinary

care loo per cent, will root.) . .
TRY "JADOO" AND BE CONVINCED.

8 1 1 Falrmount Ave.,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.l

,MWWMWWMWWWWMWWi

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552

The F=i-orists'

•XCHMISGE.

EXCLUSIVELY

A Greenhouse Heater.

Specially adapted for the work. Easy
to erect. Simple in operation. Eco-
nomical as to consumption of fuel.
Send for catalogue and list of prices.

MYERS & CO.

(Ebtablished 1849.)

1518-1520 So. 9th St., Philadelphia.

Mention thp Flnrlsts' Kxchflnge whPP wriHiiif

1/3 OF YOUR MONEY SAVED

BY BUYING NEW UP-TO-DATE

Gabis and Pipe Ventilators, Soil Sifters, insecticide Hlixers.

>«-SEND FOR NEW ILLUSTRATED CATAL0GUE.-9Ks^

A. q. WOLF It BRO., Dayton, Ohio.

Iffentlwi th> BlortaU* B^change wh^Ti writi->w

INTERNATIONAL HEATER CO.

237 WATER ST., NEW YORK
BOSTON, 47 UNION ST. CHICAGO, 86 E. LAKE ST.

^Vt^r BOILERS F» GREENHOUSES

Over SO years' experience.

Write for Catalogue.

Hantlon the Plortota" Excbanse when writine

^ flOKDt-i

YOUR

WITH THE "INCOMPARABLE"

BORDEAUX NOZZLE

ii-o,,i,„, .'H„rld\ HpsI" S].ravirii; o„tii,,^ „

r,,isi.,>v. urnnnrur Kn«p-.,u.k

curi^.t^m KCnUOtnt SPK.WKK
I MaLt;H LmiiUlon w hllc I'umplng.

THE DEMINO'CO.^SALEM. OHIO.

Twelve varictiea vt Spravt-re. ITWPS OF
ALL KISD8. WriU iia.,rour Oen'l WeaUrn
Agents. lieDDlon & Hubbeir, rhka^o. UIb.|

Catalogue and forcnulaH niallci FREE.

SUMMER IN WINTER

By Using

Standard Greenhouse Boilers

On* oent gets oar Oatalo^a*.

GIBLIN & CO., . Utica, N. T.

vl.-riilon the Piorlsls' Exchange wh.-n wntlng

iNsiTRE r~i ZX I I

M.-ntli.n tjie Flurl^ts' ExchanKe when wrltlDK

ADOO FIBRE and
ADOO LIQUID

Will do all that is claimed
If Intelligently Used .* .•*

TRY THEM !

Mention ih* l-iiirmU) fcixchanKt; wtien writing.

STANDARD FLOWER ROTS

First Quality.
IH In., per 1000. .^2 40 {

2 in., " ..2 7.') I
2% in., " .. 3 35

3 in., " .. 4 70

Cream Coloh.

3^ in, per 1000, t 4 95

4 in., " « 20

5 in., " ID 80

6 in., ■■ 16 50

Packages extra.

C. HENNECKECO."'"^^^^"'

Mention the FlorlBta' Eichanire when writing.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS!

Packed Iq small crates, easy to handle.

Price per crate

7 In. pota In crate, $4,20

8 '' " am

120
611
4S 9
-1810
2411
2412
1214
616

4.80
4.S0
4.50
Send for price list

EVERV KLORISX

ougriit to

BIS GLASS

FOB PARTICULAE8 ADDEK88

JOHN G. ESLER,Sec'y, Saddle River, N.J.

Mention the Florlsta* Excnange when writing

STANDARD ♦ POTS.

We are now ready to supply a superior
quality of Pots in unlimited quantities.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.

A. H. HEWS «t CO.,

NORTH CAMBRIDGE, • MASS.

^lentlon the Plorlstj' Exctaan^e when writing.

Price per crate
1500 2 In. pots In crate, M.88
IS002« '• ■■ 6.25

1500 2« •• " 6.00

10003 " ■• 5.00

800 3J< " " 5.80

5004 " " 4.50

3205 •' •' 4.51

1416 " " 3.16

Seed pans, same price as pots,
of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn
Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off for cash with order.

HILFINGER BROS. POTTERY,

OR... FORT EDWARD, N . Y.

August Rolkkr & Sons, New York Agents,

52 Dkt Stebbt, New Tokk City

Mention th« FlorlBts' Ezcban^ when writing. Uentlon th« Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

K'''"i.,'«lil|illllliii|||iiiij|ift

i, ■ , , ::ijmilll

3*7I9WHAIQ^0%

jphiiadelphiApI

BRASrn WAKElHHSESi
ivaraej snd WfttuM* Atciiiic*, Jerioy City, 9.9,
JMkaoB At* k r«anun bt., Lon( UUnd CU7, N. T.

ORMSBY VENTILATING

APPARATUS

FOR PARTICUI.ARS ADDRESS

E. A. ORMSBY, Melrose, Mass.

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W//jAi^21b N.SALINASt
f/y*Z0^^ SYRACUSE N.Y.

Mention the FlorlBta' KTchange when wrltlnjf.

Steam and Hot Water Heating

Economically and Perfectly Installed by

138 LIBERTY STREET,
ME'W YORK.

HENRY W. GIBBONS,

EXPERT ADVICE AND PLANS FURNISHED. ESTIMATES FREE.
Mention the FlorlBts* Exchange when writing.

•GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

Cat. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress.

BEST GRADES. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP.

A.DiETSGH&CO.sHEF'F'.lfD"AVECHIGAGO,ILL*.

Mention the Florlgta' Blxehange when writing.

Mention the Florists'

Erins ImproTii Chillesgs

K'jUer bearing seK-olIlng devise,
automatic atop, solid llDk chain
makes the IMPROVED CHAL-
LKNUK the most perfect appa-
ratus la the market.

Write for catalogue and prices
before placing your orders else-
where.

Quaker City Machine Co.,

KICEIMONI). IND.

Exchanee when wrlttnic

Proven superior to putty naeier to apply and stays on.
Not affected by estremes of weather. Endorsed by

Sromlnent florlslB. Send for descriptive circular of
lastica and Masttca (.lazInK ftlacblnes.

Solt> Manufacturers, Ubui VArlr
U Fulton 8t., HBH lUlft*

Mention the Flnrtata* Kxrhane*" wh«*n wrttlnir

F.O. PIERCE CO.,

For'Calking

CaHt Iron

Pipe.

For
Stopping
Leaks.'J

SMOOTH ON JOimS
SMOOTH ON GISTINGS

SMOOTH ON MFG. CO.,

547 Communipaw Ave., JERSEY CITY, N.'J.

Vbkeland Tompkins, B. S., Chemist and Manager.

Mo^Hon the F'inrloto' RTr-hane-" whan wrif*.

HOTHOUSE GLASS

All Sizes a Specialty.

C. S. WEBER & CO.

4 Desbrosses Street, New York.

^T'^ntlnn the Florists' Exohangp wh^n writing

GLASS

For Greenhouses, Qraperies,

Hotbeds, Conservatories,

and all other purposes. Get our Fio-
UKKs BEFORE BUYING. Estimates freely
given.

N. COWEN'SSON,

392-94 W. Broadway, New York.

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CYPRESS
MATERIAL

OF ANY DESCRIPTIOII.

•IND FOR •ATALOaUI.

MenUnn Ih. Floriwls' Exchange when wrltltlg.

IF YOU WANT A

GOOD SASH LIFT

For a Very Little Money Get

THE

•NEVV DEPftRTUl^E-"
"VEMTlLaTINO I^PPLlf^r*CE."^

For Descriptive Catalogue Send to

J. D. CARMODY, EVANSVILLE, IND.

Mention the Florists' ExchanR-e when wrltlnsr.

CYPRESS

IS MUCH m|ore durablethanPINE.

SASH BARS

UP To^t FEET IN LENGTH or LONGER. .

■REENHOUSE

AND OT^ER BUILDINC MATERIAL. :

Sonfl\fei-our KlustrAted BooK
"CYPjRESS LUMBERANPh-sUSES."
Send fo»^ur Special Greenhous^cfrcul&r.

THE;VT 5Te&ri;v5 \vmbei-(o.,
'^ Net^nsers; $9st9n, ftass.'

Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

May 20, 1899.

The F^LORiSTS* Exchhnce.

6^3

LORD & BURNHAM CO.,

Horticultural Architects and Builders, 5teani and Hot Water Heating

Engineers.

PJans and estimates furnished on application for Greenhouses, Conservatories, etc. erectad
complete with our patent iron construction; or for material only, ready for erection.
Estimates furnished also for Cypress Greenhouse Material.

Largest Builders of Oreenhouse Structures. Plans and construction embrace latest Improvements.
Six highest awards at the World's Fair. Send four cents postage to New York office for latest
catalogue. Send five cents postage tor Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating Catalogue. . . .

We Make Special Greenhouse POTTY— Price on Application

NEW YORK OFFICE : GENERAL OFFICE AND WORKS'.

ST. JAMES BUILDING, B'WAY AND 26TH ST. IRA/INGTON-ON-HUDSON, N. Y.

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HAS POSITIVELY NO EQUAL FOR..

STRENGTH, DURABILITY and NEATNESS.

Guaranteed for 10 years. Has a solid wheel and shaft cast In
one (malleable Iron). No slipping on Line Shaft as the ease with
all others. Catalogue free.

Mention thiB paper. .....E. HIPPARD, Youngstown, Ohio.

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fiorton Side Feed Boiler

SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR

GREENHOUSE HEATING.

YOU WANT THE BEST. WE HAVE IT.

Send for Catalogue and investigate for yourself.

GORTON & LIDGERWOOD CO.

96 Liberty Street, New York.

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HOT-BED-

QREENHOUSE

VENTILATOR ^

' GULF CYPRESS BARS

GREENHOUSE ^MATERIAL

MANUFACTURED BY

S. JACOBS S SONS, Office 406 W. 13th St.. New York.

Greenhoyse Glass at Wholesale ^Bs;sLS=r

Estimates and
Catalogues
Cheerfully Furnished.

N.Y.

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GLASS

We carry the largest
stock of Greenhouse
Glass In New York.

We make a specialty
of I6x24s and can
make special prices.

SELECTED BRANDS IN FRENCH AND AMERICAN.

lOLBROOK BIIOTIIERS, 15 to 19 Beekman St., New York.

HEEEIIBODSE BEBTIHMIIID VE|ITILPTI|I6.

Horticultural Architecture and Building.^

pitching^^Co

ESTABLISHED 1844.

233 Mercer Straet, • NEW YORK.

FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS.

NINETEEN SIZES.
Perfect Sash Raisingr Apparatns.

Rosehouses, Greenhouses, Etc., of Iroo
Frame Construction erected complete
or the Structural Iron M^ork ahip-
L I ped ready for erection.

f_j Iron Frame Benches with the

" Perfect Drainage Bench Til« "

<r Slate Tops.

r
SEMD 4C. POSTAGE FOR II.I.178TRATED CATALOGUE.

Mention th^ Flrtrl.f.' Kx''hanr. whrn wTltlnr

GLASS

FOR GREENHOUSES, GRAP-
ERIES, CONSERVATORIES,
AND HOTBEDS.

VANHORNE, CRIFFEN & CO.,

GLASS

French and American Glass. **» SI,,* ««J5/or8T!"' NEW YORK

Ueoiiun ia« Floriatfl' KxchanKs wn«o wrlUnK.

....t:bce...

SCOLLAY BOILER

Gr

iDO, Etc.

HOT WATER OR STEAM.

Farmington, Conn., March 9, 1806.
"The InTlncIMe Uoiler you placed In ray Carnation
houeee has given threat Batlsfactlon. I did not have to
run the boiler hard even when the thermometer stood
18 deg. below zero. It haa proved ' Invincible' In every
reBpect." Hugh CnKSNBT, Florist.

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SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE AND PRICE LIST
Estimates Cheerfully Given.

JOHN A. SCOLLAY,

"INVINCIBLE." 74 and 76 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y.

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Domestic Water Supply

As we are frequently
asked whether our
Kider and Ericsson Hot
Air Pumps are arranged
for pumping from deep
wells (both open wells
and artesian), we show
here the enginesarranged
for doing this kind of
work. The Rider and the
Ericsson Hot Air Pumps
are as well adapted for
deep well work as when
used for pumping from
cisterns, rivers or springs.

For further information

send for catalogue •' X " ~
to the nearest store. Cal-
aud see engines in operl
ation. c

RIDER-ERICSSON
ENGINE CO. I

2'2 Ctortlandt St., New York. 86 Lake St., Chicago. 239 Franklin St., Boston.

40 North 7th St., Philadelphia. 692 Craig St., Montreal, P. Q.

22a Pitt St., Sydney, N. S. W. Teniente-Key 71, Havana, Cuba.

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654

The I=i-orists' Exchttnge.

May 20, 1899.

M'Btlon tba FlorliU'

FRESH TOfllGliO
STEMS !

SI. 50 prr bale of
»U0 lbs.

W. C. BECKERT,

Seedsman,

ALLEQHCNY, PA.

ExchAogre when wrltlnB.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Largest Stock in the Country.

AU goods up-to-date and of superior quality
Wlite US for prices and other information
Oxir new Catalogue sent on application to
the trade only.

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.,

10, 62, 64, 66 N. Fourth St., PHILADELPHIA, Pa.

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flORTICULTURAL

Correspondence
UivUed

AUCTIONEERS

Sales every Tuesday and Friday.

•9" Sales [Sedding Stock for Decoration hj

CLEARY &. CO., 60 Vesey St., New York.

i E. G.HILL & CO.

; Wholesale Florists

RICHMOND. INDIANA.

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Plants, BlooniB < Wlilt* Orchlde Specially): Duplex and
otiierpaDe; Manual of Culture; OrcbldFood; Ineecti-
cliies; FiUDlgators; Peat. Moas, etc. Circulars sent.
"Wnj-^WMKAD Gakdbns, East Orange, N. J.
l>»nlloTi th» Florlatg' Exchanr** when writing.

LAGER & BURRELL, imponer"f

...ORCHIDS

ka:LIA ANCEPW ALBA Just arrived in fine
condition. Ltelia Auceps and L,, Autuui-
iialis to follow Biiortly.

Ilerry Wood Baskets, Fresh Moss ano peat.
""""'"■■Stted. SUMMIT, N. J.

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GATTLEYA LABIATA

Freab imported phinls, at $90.C0 per 100.
I to 10 good bulbs per pliant.

BVRL,I?{GXONIA PRAGRANS,

fir«Mti imported, at 60cts. each.

IDILPH k. StCHSE, cXT.r. Hoboken, N.J.

9(k Hudson Ave

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O. Station I.

Exchange when writing.

psparagus Spreogeii

Seedllnirs. VERV FINE, ready
for THREE INCH pots, by
mail, $3011 ncr lUO. We pay the
postai^e. {^"Cash With Order.

J^ See our Carnatlou Seedling Advertisement.

iDerican Rose Company, Washington, D.C.

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ASPARAGUS ..
.. SPRENQERI

Nice one year plants from 2J^ pots,
16.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. . . .

DRAC^NAINDIVISA

strong plants, from 3-inch pots, $6.00 per 100
Irom 354-inch pots, $8.00 per ICO.
Descriptive Price List now ready— Bend for it.

VICK& HILL CO. Rochester. N.Y.

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SPECIALTY:

Floral Metal
Designs J*.^

Specialty : Wheat Sheaves.

specialty:
Prepared J* J*
Cycas Leaves.

A. HERRMANN,

. . . WRITE FOR CATALOGUE.
404, 406, 408, 410, 412 East 34th Street,
NEW YORK CITY.

Manufacturer of Metal Floral Designs

Importer and Dealer in Florists' .'-upplies.

City Hall Cut
Flower Marlcet

15 Providence Street
BOSTON, MASS.

WELCH BROS., Proprietors

W F Gfale

Thousa.. '" ''" '"

i'HS

Roses, Carnations

AND OTHER FLOWERS CAN BE
SUPPLIED FOR

Decoration Day, May 30th»

Send Orders Early
Prices Furnished..^

I TELEPHONE 2071 and 2161.

SPECIAL

RATES

FOR

LARGE

QUANTI=

TIES

I

NOVELXIES oF=THB SEASON.

New Hybrid Carnation Vulcan Lr^Sfi'o'n'.^a' ?r'iS™"d,''l?rrJr"el

flowering variety, Btrong, erect grower, no stick needed Well-eatabllshed plants, from 2J^ Inch
pots, 3 for Acts.; tl.OO per dozen. 83.00 per 100r2S at 100 rate.
ACALVPHA SAMDERI Strong plants, 4 Inch pots

Size of Pot Per doz.

ASPAKAOIIS SPRENCKRl 2)^ Inch

a(;ki{atitri, puincess Pauline 2w ••

BROWAI.I.IA, NEW (;IANT 2«

CAI.I.A, I.ITTI.E (iESI 3

PHYSAMS FltANCIIETTKChlneBe Lantern Plant) 3

dei:tzia i.e.MoiNEi aw

DRAC.liNA IMUVIriA. strong 4

CLEMATIS, large flowering vanetles, 2-year-old

CARNATION, VICTOR, well-eBUbllshed plant m

CANNAS, standard varieties. Write for prices

$0 SO

50

50

1 00

50

200
3 00

50c. each.

Per too

$4 00

400

4 00

700

4 00
500

20 00
3 00

C. EISELE, I Ith and Jefferson Sts., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

MMtioa thm g^orlBta' Blxchanga when writing.

IMPORT BULBS

We offer advantages over foreign houses to which we call your attention :

FIRST EARLY SHIPMENT "0^.1^1""=" ^°"""
HOME INSPECTION XU'!^"^'""'"* """""-
RESPONSIBILITY ^^Venttrl^'"'''"'' ^°"' ""-

uir\>iii I nil • na.iTrr '"'"'"'"P'^'^^""™ orders as
WE W LL GUARANTEE cheaply as if separately im-
IIL n ILL UU«nnil ILL ported from 6 or 6 sources.

ROMAN HYACINTHS, EXTRA, 13 to 15 ctms., ■ . Per 1000. SI5.00.

J : PLEASE M.AIL^U.S YOUK LIST FOR PRICING. &

a VATJGHAN'S SEED STORE, fi2.'.9*9,'j.-.8t.<>« "-dci^hit.

NEW YORK, 14 Barclay Street

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MOON VINES

From 2>i inch pots, J2.60 per 100.

Rnill/ARniA From SHlnch potF, larire
DUUVHnUIH flowering, $3.00 per 100.
Single Pink, Single White, Double White.
Cash With Order.

J. PALMER GORDON, Florist, Ishland, Va.

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Paronychioides Major and Aurea Nana,
30,000 flue buBhy plants, from 2^ inch pots.
Price, $3.00 p£r 100; $18.00 per 1000, ready now.

E. FRYER, Berrlman St. &:NewLot8 Ave., B*klyn, N.Y.

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VmCH VHBIEGHTII

From 4 In. pote, strong plants, |8.00 per 100.

GERANIUMS

From 4 Inch pots, In bloom for
Memorial Day, f7.00 per 100.

T. J. KING, - Kewburyport, Mass.

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600 Fine Clumps, One Year Old,

SI5.00 per lOO.

RUDOLPH ASMUS, New Durham, N J.

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SMILAX

20O0 Smilax, in 3H inch pots, A No. 1
plants, $?.50 per 100. Send for sample.

CASH WITH ORDER.

WM. SCHWEINFURTH, Ridgewooil, N. J.

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30,000 SMILAX

from flats, by mall, 10.50 per 100 ; »4.00 per 1000
From 2 Inch pots, 1.50 " 13.00 "
HYDRANGEA, rooted cuttlnga, »1 25 per 100;
$10.00 per 1000. From 4 Inch pota, in bud, $1.25 per
dozen ; $8.00 per 100.
GERANIUMS, mixed, 3 Inch pots, $3.00 per 100.
CANNAS, mixed, S Inch pots, $3.00 per lOO.

Send for Sample. Cash with the Order.
FRED BOERNER, CAPE MAY CiTY. IM.J.
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2 Inch, $1.50 per lOO.

CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS ^od^er^m
CHRYSANTHEMUMS -f,P'fXYeB',''Tinc?l!

t2.00 to (2.50 per 100. ExpresB prepaid on orders of
500 or more. Stock strictly first-class.

FURROW BROS., Euthrie, Oklahoma.

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SMILAX

Fine Stock, 2 inch pots.

tl.25 per 100 ; $10.00 per 1000. Cash with order.

J. B. HEISS,

The Exotic Nurseries. DAYTON, OHIO.

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SMILAX

I 40,000

PLANTS FROM
POTS

$1.50 PER 100.

SE!ID FOR SAMPLE.

ALBERT M. HERR,

Lancaster, Pa.

=Tiiimimi!!imii(immiimimimimiimiiiiiiiiiimiiimmiim

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We are a straight shoot and aim to grotc into a vigorous plant.

A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS. NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN QENERAU

m. XI NO. 21.

NEW YORK, MAY 27, 1899.

One Dollar Per Tear.

DRAC/ENA IMDIVISA!

This is the most useful plant that can be had for center of baBketa, vases, etc. We have a
fine stock, which we offer as follows:

Per doz. I Per doz.

33^ in. pots, fine plants, 15 to 18 In. high.. $1.50 | 6 in. pots, eitra strong, 2to2H ft. high.. $6 UO

BOSTON FERN.

We have to offer an exceptionally fine stock of this desirable plant, which we can supply
as follows:

Per doz. i Per doz.

Fine strong plants, 6 in. pots or pans $6.00 Fine strong plants, 10 in. pans $12.00

Fine strong plants, 8 in. pans 9 00 | Extra sized plants 18.00

PANDANUS VEITCHII.

We are still offering a Special Price on this stock, which we can si.pply as follows :

Fine plants, 6 in. pots, 1^ ft. high $12.0) per doz. J Also Larger Specimens

Fine plants. 7 in. pots. 2 ft. high 18.U0 " }■ at :$3.00 tu $5.00

Fine plants, 8 in. pots, 2J^ f t. high 24.00 " S each.

I ATAMIA DnDDHMlOA ^^ have a nice lot Of large sized plants suitable for lawn or
Lft I HniA DUnDUIlluH hotel decoration. Large plants, 3 to 4 ft. high, extra heavy,
at $4.u0 to $5.00 each, according to size.

CtnilC n ACTIPA n^ DIIDDrD Dl AUT We have to offer a fine stock of this as

rlliUd tLAOllbA or nUDtSLn rLANI follows: Fine, strong plants, 6 inch

pots, 18 Inch high and up, 50 cts. each. Also some extra large specimens, fine for Summer

decoration, with extra heavy foliage. Plants 4 ft. high at only $2 00 each ; 5 ft. high, $2.50

each. These make cheap decorative plants.

VINCA MAJOR VARIEGATA and ELEGANTISSIMA ^« "ave a ane stock of

ZM inch pots, with fine tops, $10.00 per 100.

large plants, grown

UVnDAMPrAC Just showing bud, nice plants for late blooming, in 5 inch pots, that will
n I UnAnbuHO give one good bloom, $3.00 per doz.; 6 inch pots, 2 to 3 buds, ^4.60 per doz.

TUBEROSE PEARL

DOUBLE TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS

Extra quality bulbs. $l.ll0 per 100 ; $8.00 per 1030. Good blooming
bulbs. 76 cts. per 100; $5.00 per 1000.

Five separate colors, white, pink,

yellow, crimson and scarlet. We

have a few of these left, which we can offer as long as unsold at only $4.00 per 100. They

would be found very useful for starting for late Summer bloom.

OAV TDCrc Standard and Pyramidal. We would call attention to our large

DHT I ntLO stock. $10.liO and $15.00 each, according to size.

n AUI I AC ^® have one of the largest and finest collections. We offer the very finest sorts
UArlLIAO of Cactus, Large-flowering or Show, Small-flowering or Pompon, and Single,
at $6.00 per 100.

r»ni IIUDIA n nUfTD TIIDC For large plants. 13 inch, 85 cts. each ; 15 inch, $1.25;
bULUIVlDiA rLUWtn I UDO is inch, $l.:o; 21 inch, $2.10; 24 inch, $2.50.

F. R PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y.

NOw;.?r:PRiMULA seed

Sow the seed in well prepared soil, keep in a
cool and rattier darU place until the
•Seedlings are well above ground.

Michell's European Prize

Strain has proven to be the largest flowering
and highest colored strain wherever grown in
competition with other seed.

Very Cboicest Mixed. $2.50 per j',- oz.,
(containing about 25 JO seeds) ; $1,00 per trade I
pkt. (containing about 750 seeds); 60ot8. per
hair trade pkt.

KE:RIIIE:SI?(A SPI^HNDHMS, the

richest red, $1.00 per trade pkt.; 60ota. per
half trade pkt.

■"Ar.B.t. III%.G?IIFICA, the very best
white, $1.00 per trade pkt.; 6J cts. per half
trade pkt.

HOL,BOIt.K BL,VE, very choice, $1.00
per trade pkt.; 6'Jcts. per half trade pkt.

SUXXO^J'S GIANT, fringed, mixed,
$1.25 per original trade pkt.

SIZE OF FLOWER OF MICHBLL'S PRIZE FBI NQKD PRIMULA

SOW NOW FOR EARLY WINTER BLOOMING.

MIGNONETTE AUeu-s netlance.
miuiiunci I c. ^^.^^ ^^^ largest llower-

iDsr for forcing, 25 cts. per trade packet;
$1.00 per oz.

MYOSOTIS sEMi'EiiFi.oiiEiss.

VMM I lo ,jjg ^ggj Forget-Me-Not for
furcing, 25ct8. per trade packet.

CINERARIA eiANT i-i^ower-

*"'"-"""'" ING, NIchell's Prize,

choicest mixed, medium tail. 81. Uiuier trails
pkt.; 6l)ctd. per half trade pivi Dv%'arf.
$1.00 per trade pkt.; 80 cts. per i^ trade pkt.

PAN^Y niicHEi.i.'S GiAMX Ex-

rniioi HiBITlON, choicest mixed,
50ct8. per trade pkt.; $1.00 per J^ oz.; $1.50
per H oz ; $5.C0 per oz.

TRI1MA.RDEAI;, very finest large
fiofferiu^, mixed, 30 cts. per trade pkt.;
$3.00 per oz.

Also all other CHOICE STRAINS of

FLOWER SEEDS.

Wholesale Catalogue aud Price List sent
iipitit application.

HENRY F. MICBELL,

1018 MARKET
STREET,

Philadelphia, Pa.

CHENILLE PLANT.

Philippine Medusa.
Dewey's Favorite Flower

THE FLORISTS PLANT OF THE CENTURY!

Easiest Thing Grown.
SELLS AT

Breeds Like Mice.
SIGHT!

Every Florist or Advertiser, large or email, must
tiave this good thl ng sooner or later, so the earlier stock
is procured the better your position to command the
trade of your locality. Seeing a future for this plant,
spoken of eo highly everywhere, we have made arrange-
ments whereby we can now supply plants at a price
much lower than they are oftered anywhere else.

LARGE PLANTS ^^"^X^or^' ^ ^""^ ■* "^^H POTS.

S22.50 per 100. $3.00 per doz. 30c. ea.

4 in. pots, in bloom, 140 per 100; $5 50 per doz.; 50o. ea.

Sin. pots, in bloom, 75c. each. Sample plants will be

mailed if postage is added, 10c., 15c., 26c.. ea. respectively

"^rXSi CANNA AUSTRIA

Large, Dormant Field pieces, with 2, 3 and more eyes,

$8.50 a 1 000. S 1 .00 a 1 00. 1 5c. a doz.

We have also received thii weelt a few hundred each, dormant roots, of the followinK varie-
ties, and offer them at t2 50 per 100; $20 00 per 1000— Mixed Cro/.y, F. VaughaD, Eagandale,
Male. Cro/.y, Columbia. A Bouvler, Pres. Carnot, Italia, Queen Charlotte, BaBsett's

Ked, Robusta, Or. l{ouf;e. two latter best dark foliwee.

GLADIOLUS
ASPARAGUS

Choice Mixture, Large First Size Bulbs.

Per 100, 75o.; per 1000, $6.50.

SPRKr>{<;KRI, New Crop Seed,

$7.50 per 1000 ; $1.00 per 100.

PLUMOSA NANUS, New Crop Seed, $10.00 per 1000; $1.25 per 100.

LILIUM AURATC.W. 9-H, eniiud liull». #.-,..-,0 per 100

LILIUM MELPOMENE, 9-li, sound bnibti »r>.60 per lUO

BORDEAUX MIXTUftE, best Tiger bland, gallon cans, 75c. ea.

CLUCAS & B9DDINGT0N CO.

501 and 503 W. 13th St., KW*?;." N. Y. CITY.

Importers, Exporters and Growers' Agents ot SEEDS, BULBS and PLANTS.

LAST CALL FOR

CARNATION CUTTINGS

FLORA ItlLI. fromsoii. f20 00 perlOOO; from sand, $15 00 per lOJO

VICTOR •' 20.00 '• •' 15.00

JOHN VOITNG ■' 40 00 " " 35 00

MRS. JAMES DEAN soil or sand, 40 00

EMPRESS from soil only, 4 00 per 100

MEI^IIA from soil only, 300 for 25.00

BON TON.... •' 2000 at 3.50

EVELINA " 600 at 2.50

ALB V SlIfERBA " 1200 at 2 00 "

1000 GENERAL MACEO, June lot or before, delivery 10 00 "

1000 GENERAL GOMEZ, " •• " lo 00 "

1000 WHITE CLOUD, " " ■■ 5 00 "

ALL OTHERS SOLD OUT.
^^ p" p^ J» Ik I III |%/| ^^ 0°'5' "le following from 2 Inch pots,
^Jl t» I^^AI^ I ^J I W I ^3 *3-oo per lOo; -$23.00 per 1000:

Surprise, Triumph de Nancv, Peach Blossom, Mme. Bruant. McMahon, Silver Queen, Cpmille
de Gerardine, Beaute Poitevine, Bonnatt, Mrs. E. G. Hill, Mme. de La Koux, Agues Kelway,
Mme. Buchner, Cumtesse de Harcourt.

The followinfc at S4.00 per 100:

Alphonae Riceard, Mme. Jaulin, H. Dauthenay, Griffith, Camille Bernardine.

PELARGONIUMS

Fine 3 and 4 inch plants in bloom, Si<50 per dozeu ; $10.00 per 100:

Dorothy, H. M. Stanley, Marie Malet, Gold Mine, Edward Perliine.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Introduction!* of 1898, $5.00 per 100; S40.00 per 1000.
50,000 plauts, standard varieties, 93.00 per 100; S23.00 per looo*

THE COTTAGE GARDENS,

C. W. WARD, Manager, QUEENS, N. Y.

556

The F^lorists* Exchange.

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HANGING BASKETS, Rustic

10 in., 90c., per doz„-.89! Vi in., «1 : per doz., Sll.

PLANT STAKES.

Kound Green Painted.Tapering. (Light), IH feet, per 100... $n 80

2 leet, per 100 $140 3K " " "...335

2K ' 2 10 4 " " "... 3 85

3 ' 2 85 6 ' ... 4 50

RoiiDd Green Tapering, (Heavy or Dahlia.)

3 feet, per 100 $4 00 5 feet, per 100 IB 50

4 5 50 6 " " " 8 UO

BAMBOO CANES e to s ft.

.$7 00 per 1000

WATERING POTS.

Philadetphia Pattern, recommended where required for
constant use. Two roses with each.

8quart8 Round, $1.50 Oval, $1 75

» '■ •• 1 75 "2 00

10 " " a 00 " 2 25

13 " " 2 25 " 2 611

Special Low Design, 4 quart 1 35

WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, NEW YORK.

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Mentloo the FlorlatB' Exchange when wriupg.

THE NEW BLACK STEM EASTER LILY

Is superior In every way, including profusion of bloom, siie ot
Bowei^ aud forcing qualities, to Lillum Harrlsil, Bermuda or Japanese
Conslflorum. It is aDsolntely free from disease or blliilit of any kind.

FOR PHIOB9 AND PAHTIOULAR9 . WRITE TO

EMERSON C. McFADDEN, U. S. Exotic Nurseries, SHORT HILLS, N. J.

Get a copy of onr "HORTICULTURAL SPECIALTIES."

Mention the Florists' Exchange wh«n writing.

CINERARIA, PRIMULA, PANSY

nALHEflLARIA (James's Strain), extra
OnUUCUi-nnin jarge flowering, mixed

(No. 1781), best seed, plst.,15e.; trade pkt.,50c.

P.INTRARIA Extra Large Flowering

blilcnHnin (No. 1926), the best seed, pkt^
15c.; trade pkts., 60c. and §1.00.

PRIMIII A ^- '!'• Special Floris

'ista* Blend
mixture of
over 25 distinct large flowering fringed and
double varieties, besides latest novelties.
Pkt., lOc; trade pkt„ SCc: 1000 seeds, $2.00.
All the above delivered prepaid For aeparate colors

WE ARE HEADOUARTERS FOB"

EVERYTHING IN PANSIES !

Our assortment comprises over 100 distinct
colors, atrains and blends.

SPECIAL OFFER. (No. 2736) Sixty
(60) packets, each containing 126 seeds of dis-
tinct varieties (T.WOseed.i in all) for $1.76.

The "THREE REST BI.E1VDS
FOR FLORISTS," our own formulas
(Nos 2633,2709.3710), 10011 seeds each (3000 seeds
in all), for $1 00 ; double quantity, $1.75.
, and olher Florists' jetd. send for trade price list.

N. Y. MARKET GARDENERS' ASSOCIATION.

^P%^Lt%^T. New york.

SURPLUS OF

3 to 15 lbs., at $7.00 Net per 100 lbs.

...JUST RECEIVED....
ARECA LUTESCENS SEED, (FRESH)

7.",o. per, 100; SG.OO per 1000.;

ASPARAGUS SPRENCERISEED,

81.00 per 100; ST. 50 per 1000.
(PRICES ON SEEDS INCLUDE DELIVERY.)

SPECIAL NOTICE!

vou can orderjfrom us NO'W. at EXTRA favorable Advance and
Import Prices.

JULY DELIVERY LUium Barrlsil, Freesla. Hj'brlds and Pure Refracta Alba.

AUGUST DELIVERY— S"a'rcusirn's''orTs': "'""' ="'"*••"=''■ «•>"""■ Hy-'""".

C r PTP MQCR npl IVPR V_A" Holland Bulbs. Hyaclntlis, Tulips. Trnmpei and
"^l I •-"■"•-II UL.UI*I^1I I other Narcissus, Crocus, Jonquils, I.1I. Candidum.

SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER DELIVERY-klVr^«!'<iY,^Z''rd ^arro\r;

Japun BalbK, KENTIA Needs, from Australia, Rliapis Flabelllformis and Uumilis,
Oyulanieii Perslcuin, Allium, Iris Hispanica.

GCTOBER-NOVEIVIBER DELIVERY-^er^^alVn'^feYv^dTiiridf^rZ!

Clematis.

NOVEMBER-DECEMBER DELIVERY-'-°raei"Sr>Prn1erTo"r'''Earr

ton inx, FERN BALLS, I>"iiI)1h Flowerlnc, Cherry and Plum sorts, Iris Ktsmpferi,
Tuberous Begonias, Olo.xliiius, Asparagus Plumosus Nanus seed.

You can save lo per cent, by ivt
sending us a list of your wants l^OW.

H.H.BERGER no.. 47 Barclay St.. New York.

EHiablishLMi 1878* Mention tb« FlorUts' Elxcbangre when writing.

I PRIMULA. CALCEOLARIA. CINERARIA.!

4* Our strains of above named important Florists'' seeds are all Prize sorts.

A Every possible care has bten taken in the selection. and harvesting, and

0 the rt&ults cannot fail to be entirely Batisfaciory.

I PRIMULA SINENSIS FIMBRIATA ""^B^/^#t c^rrr "^

gClies-wiclt Red, bright crimson, about £00 eeeds per trade pkt., 50c.
"Village Maid, \vhite, striped wit he imson, about SOU seeds, " '* 60c.

8RoH>' niorii, bright pink, about 200 seeds '* " 50c.

Alba I^laK^iiiflc^^t white, about 200 seeds " " SOc.

4> Coccliiea &4uperba, crimson, about 2(10 seeds " " 60c.

Q CoErulea» beautiful biue, about 200 seeds " " 50c.

James' Giant Strain

This magnificent strain

still ma'ntalna Its popltlon as ifie Jineat in the

zcoi'f'l. Per trade pkt-, 50 cts.

|11VBKII>A, lini'Bt mixed, per trade pkt., 50c.

James' Ginnt Prize

Strain. This niapnlBcent

English strain is without doubt the llneet ever

CALCEOLARIA

CINERARIA

ofTered. Mepers, Jamee & Sod, the Introducera,
were awarded tDe Flrpt Prize and Award of Merit
at Horticultural Esblbltlone several years, and
florists In Ihls country who tave giown It, dupli-
cate tlielr orders for seed each year, which alone
lea guarantee of Its high standard. Trade pkt., 50c.
II YBRIDA, choicest large flowering mixed,
semi-dwarf, per lOO seeds, 50c.; per trade pkt., 50c. \

I aDd''pa°rue''uiarson GuBraiiteed BeriTiuda Lilium Longiflorum. c

9 ESTIMATES CHEERFCLrY GIVEN ON C

» All FRENCH. DUTCH, JAPAN and BERMUDA FORCING BULBS for Fall Delivery. I
5 "RUSSIAN" LILY OF THE VALLEY and HAMBURG or BERLIN PIPS. «

I STUMPP & WALTER CO., e^rand"lJfpt^?rr: 50 Barclay St.,N.Y. |

M«ntloo th» IHorlBf ' Exchange when writing.

CHINESE PRIMROSE SEED

New crop. Well known as the finest large flowering fringed varieties grown. Not to be compared to cheap
Imported seed. Special florists' packet of thirteen (13) varieties, single and double, mixed, 400 seeilN, 91.00i
hnlt packet. 50centH.

CINERARIA SEED of finest large flowering dwarf varieties In best mixture, 1000 seedN, 50c.
PRIMULA Obconlca Grandlflora Rosea, the finest of the Improved (Jbcouiciis, 1000 seeds, 50c.

STRICTLY CASH PRICES. JQHN F. HUPP, ''ii^iS^S'st.f SHIREM AMSTOWH, PA.

Mention thf Floriiita' Bxchanga when writing.

.1 — I I Pv/I F= <=> 1=^ ■

irvj

CYCAS REVOLUTA

Small Stems, per lb. 10 cts. Special Price on Large Lots.
C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer, - 85 Dey Street, New York.

SACO

PALM

"Mention th« Floriats' EJrchange when writing.

I CYCAS REVOLUTA!

The True Long Leaf Variety.

Now ready for delivery.

Prices in largo and small quantities cheerfully given.
Stems from 6 inches up.

I F. W. 0. SCHMITZ,-&r Jersey City, N.J. j

Mention the Florlat*' Exchange when writing.

VAUGHAN'S . . .
INTERNATIONAL

PRIMULA!

THIS MIXTURE l3 composed of the most salable
colors of Single Flowering Chinese Primulas,
the best whites, pinks and reds with a sprinkling of
other colors, enough ti> give a large variety of colors.
We have taken special pains to make tbia
mixture as complete as possible aud unre-
's^, eervedly recommend it to everyone.

Price for ( Pkt.of35n8eeds.50c.
International -^5pkt8. 1750 " $2.00
Primula Mixture (Per 1-16 oz 2.50

r^ Chinese Primula sefds

: / Chiswick Red JO.SO

'^ . Alba Magnlfica. best white .60

1 Rosea, pinK 35

:Blue. clpsr sby-biue 50

1000
Seeds
$1.75
1.70

1.70

N^GINERJIRIJIS

Double Pure White.

Double Mixed 160 eeeds, 50c.

VAUGHAN'

COLUMBIA

Verv finest English. French aud German
stralnfl; the flowers are extra large, from
7 to R Inches In circumference and In most
lirlUlant colors. Per trade pkt., about lOOO
pi-edB. 50c.; 3 pkts. fo.- fl.25.

Chafer's Prize Hollyhocks.

Our seed of this has been saved from the
finest and largest of double flowers only
and will produce flowers extremely double
and In the best, brightest and most distinct
colors. Sow now.

rr"«"v Ti" "m"?o" "i ',;■ v;, A ;. ^ oz.,2f>c ; oz., 75c.; trade pkt., 10c.

Lemon Yellow, Pink. Purple, Red. Rose. Salmon. Crimson. ...each, W oz , 2Rc.; oz., 7f)C.: tra<ie rkt., 10c
Chater s Prize Hollyhocks, douhle mixed 1.4 oz.. ?' "" ■ ■ ■ —

NEW YORK:
14 Barclay Street

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE.

Mention the Florist*' Exchajige when writing.

'5c.; trade pkt., 20c.

CHICAGO:
84-86 Randolph St.

May 27, 1899.

The F=i-ORISts' Exchttnge.

657

SEED TWE HEFOBT.

Points and information from seedsmen, andall
interested in this column, solicited. Addres-
Bditor Seed Trade, care of Florists' Exs
OHANQE, P. O. Box 1697. New Yorls.

AIUBRICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION

E. B. Clark. Milford, Conn. .President; Jos.
A. BOLOIANO. Baltimore, First Vice-President:
Albert McCullough. Cincinnati, Second
Vice-President: S. F. Willabd, VVethersfleld,
'Conn., Secretary and Treasurer.

Houston, Tex.— T. H. Thompson will
add a wholesale branch to their seed
buBiness.

A. E. Brown, cashier for W. Atlee
Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, is to be mar-
ried to .MiSB Annie S. Dean on Saturday,
June 3.

Charles W. BrigE;B, Mayor of Roches-
ter, N. y., in 1871-72, and founder of
•the seed firm of Briggs Bros. & Co., died
May 18, aged 7i.

European Notes.

Although we are close to the middle of
May and the days are warm and bright,
the nights are still cold as the result of
the north-easterly winds. There is con-
sequently no improvement to report,
vegetation being ^almost at a standstill.
In some cases, such as lettuce, the .seed-
lings have^jeen so badly injured that sec-
ond sowings are necessary and it i.s too
late for these to be made with |an.v pros-
pect of success. The seed stalks of onion
and leek have also suffered^'severely and
as the stocks on hand are |now of very
moderate dimensions it looks as though
next season's prices would show a proHt
to the grower.

The failure of the extra early turnips
appears to be general throughout Europe,
and as a result choice jiarcels of yearling
seed are now being bought up at an ad-
vance of fully 40 per cent. The SHme is
true of the variety of rutabaga, variously
known as Monarch or Elephant. As a
seedbearer this variety has never been
very pi-oductive, and as the demand for
It is always good, the pi'esent scarcity is
easily acciiuiited for.

Robert. I. Farquhar, of Boston, Mass.,
is taking a trip through northern Europe
with a keen eye to choice strains of flor-
ists' flowers. He reports that in the bulb
auctions he attended while in Holland,
very much higher prices were paid for
bulbs of all kinds. Euhoi'Ean .Seeds.

Our Holland Letter.
Condition of Bulb Crops.

The whole region between Leiden and
Haarlem— the principal country for bulb
growing— shows only plants that are
heavily damaged by frost, especially hy-
acinths. Up to Easter there was no morn-
ing on which the plants had not been
frozen. Every Spring thousands of visi-
tors come to view our fields of blooming
hyacinths and tulips; but this year we
had neither crowded trams nor trains.
The blooms of hyacinths were not worth
seeing, tho.seottulipsand narcissi must be
cut off within a few days. The foliage of
hyacinths and tulips'has suffered con-
siderably, and the tops of the leaves
must be cut off to save the plants. Par-
ticularly is this the cnse with the earliest
white varieties, such as single white
Baron Von Thuyll, La Grandesse, Blan-
chai-d. Mina and L'Innocence.

The expectxtions regarding tlie crops
this year are not favorable. Every
grower fears there will be a scarcity of
hyacinths of first size, especially of the
above mentioned white varieties. If the
weather should suddenly change the
growers think that tuhps will not be able
to bear warmth, and if the plants perish
before .Tune!there will be too few bulbs
for trade requirements. With this ]iossi-
bility in view hyacinths and tulips
brought high prices at the green-sales in
this country, many varieties going even
50, 70 and 100 per cent, higher than last
year. ~7 — ' -^ — — -—

Narcissus and crocus promise a fairly
good crop, but of tlie latter there is no
hope of abundant .suppiv as a smaller
acreage has -.been planted than in other
years. J.

C CATALOGUES RECEIVED.

Harry A. Bonyard, New York.— About
"Green Goods," and other topics; being a Price
Liat of Decoration Day specialties, Rustic
KOodH, Hose Coupler, etu.ijKufcfc^

Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y.— Trade Price
List of Roses of Miscellaneous Plants.

J. M. THORBDRN&Co.,New York.— Whole-
Bale Price List of Turnip Seed.

in

Catskill, N. Y.— John Morgan has re-
opened hie flower store at 188 Water
street.

Beveuly, Mass. — Mrs. Matilda Guini-
van has purchased the florist business at
23 Lovett street.

Baldwins, N. Y.— Geo. T. Schunemann,
formerly of Blue Point, N.Y'., has started
a violet-growing establishment here. He
will erect twelve greenhouses each 200
feet in length, to be heated by steam.

Maywood, III.— Williams Bros, are
now proprietors of the Maywood Floral
Garden here. They have 25,000 feet of
glass and intend doing a general busi-
ness. One of the brothers was lately in
the employ of A. H. Schneider, Oak Park,
the other, that of Colin Campbell, Mon-
treal.

PouGHKEEPSiE, N. Y.— The flower busi-
ness HO long conducted by theHaggertys
in this city was on Tuesday, May 10, sold
to Hugh Murphy and Charles Schaum-
burgh. Mr. Murphy has for twenty-five
vears been the grower for Haggerty.and
Mr. Schaumburgh has been emi>loyed in
the store and greenhouses twenty years.
They have secured complete control of
the business, including the large green-
houses on North street.

A Fair Exchange.

We find that old saying "there is no robbery
in a fair exchange" strongly exemplified in
the case of paying for ads in your valuable
paper. a. & G. ROSBACH.

Pemberton, N. J.

RAWSON'S

"Arlington Tested Seeds"

Are now well known to some FIORISTS, we
want them known to ail FLORISTS. Special
price list sent on application.

W. W. RAWSON & CO.

12 and 18 Faneull Hall Sq. BOSTON, MASS
Mention the Florists' Bichanse wlien writing.

Kbtablibhkd 1876.

Lncokpobated 1890.

COXSEEDCO.

CALIFORNIA SEEDS A SPECIALTY.

Growers of Onion, Lettuce, Carrot, Sweet
Peas, Asters and Cosmos.

34 Gansevoort St.

NEW YORK.

411, 413, 41S Sansome St.,

StN FRtNGISGO.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

SPECIAL SEEDS

■

! For tlie FLORIST and GARDENER. *

■ Send for Wholesale Catalogue. . . ■

5 JOHNSON & STOKES, 5

■ 217-219 Marl<et St., Philadelphia. ■

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Mention the Plorists" Exchange when writing.

ROEMER'S SUPERB prize PANSIES

The flneet strain of PanBlee In the World.

IntroducerandGrowerolall the leading Novelties

Hlgbeet Award. International Exhibition Ham-
burg, 1897. Catalogue free on application.

FRED. ROEMER, Seed Grower,

QUEOLINBURG. GERMANY.

Mention the Plorlstj' Excbanse when writing.

NelumbiumsLuteum
<""> Speciosum

A large supply of strong tubers at
attractive figures.

JOHN R. PARRY, Parry, New Jersey.

Mention the Florists' EJxohange when writing.

LAST CHANCE!

HIRDY Wi![R IILI[S

strong Blooming Roots. Will Bloom

this Summer il Planted Now. )

Forprlceand description see Flohestb' Ex-
CSANGE, May 30th. page 5.S3.

D. B. SEIDEL,

728 W. Market St., • • POTTSVILLE. PA.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

EEDS for Profit
Sweet Peas I

ion. X

bants 2c

/era, W

City. ^

m FLORISTS-
■ FLOWER
_ ^ SEEDS

X Wholesale Catalogue on application.

I WEEBER & DON, ^^^L^iZtT'

Jll 114 Chambers St.. New York Ci

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlna

Italian iiiowDBiiltis

ASK l^OR CAT*l-OGUE

JITST yiTBUlSHEP.

DAMMANN & CO.,

Established 1877.

Seed and Bulb Qrowers,

By appointment to H. M. the King of Italy.

SAN GIOVANNI A TEDUCCIO,

Near Naples, Italy.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

ALM

c%g^^ '

RESH
ON HAND

:iOO lUOO 3000
t;oco» \Ve<ldclinnn....$1.00 »8.(0 J2.S0
Kentia Belmorennn 1.00 6.50 17.50
Latania Borbonica... .50 2.50 6.50
. A.paraguH Pluuiosus

Ilianus l.iS 1000

Draciena Indlviaa per oz., 50 cts.

J. L. SCHILLER. 404 E. 34th St. New York.

Mentloc th© Plortata* Bxofaanre when wrltlna.

HEADQUARTERS

For Calilornia Grown

CALLA >Etliiopica.

FREESIA Refracta Alba.
FREESIA Hybrids, etc.

Ask Foe Peioes.
To Insure full delivery your orders
must reacli us soon.

GERMAIN FRUIT fiO.

LOS ANGELES, CAL.

AMPELOPSIS Veitchii.

2 YEARS, FIELD-aROWN. DORMANT.

rer 10. Per lOO. Per lOCO

X Size tl.KI $7.1«l $6UU0

No. 1 «0 6. CO 5U.00

CLEMATIS PANICULATA.

Extra tine, out of 2-inch pots, $3.60 per 100;
$30 1)0 per 1000.

THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO. Elizabeth, N.J.

Mention tti« Floriui*' Bxchange when writing.

I PLANT SEED GO.

I Wholesale Merchants.

% jt^^^ ST. LOUIS. Jtjtjtjt

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

I ....Bulbs, Plants

OF ALL KINDS.
HULSEBOSCH BROS.,

f

¥ ENGLEWOOD, N. J.

Mention the FlorlBlo i^^XL-naiiK.; wi,.-i. anting.

ESTABLISHED 1802

SEEDS

Just Arrived in Fine Conilition,

cuts nEim m

From 6 to 15 Inches long.

Price, $9.00 per I OO lbs.
Special Prict'H 00 Large Lots.

J.IVI.THORBURN&CO.

(lats of ISJolin Street)

36 CORTUNDT STREET. HEW YORK

Mention Ihf Florl»t» Kichnuge wden wrltins.

Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

JAPANESE

FERN BALLS

One of the most striking and best
paying introductions of recent
years. Of easy growtli and utiliz-
ing none of tlie space required tor
other plants, being suspended from
the rafters. Orders for next Winter
and Spring delivery booked now.

SUZUKI St IIDK

I I Broadway, NEW YORK.

MAIN OFFICE: 3 Nakamura, YOKOHAMA. JAPAN.
Mention the Plorlsta' Exchange wlien writing.

558

The Florists* Exchange.

CKRNKTIONS!

Kooted cuttings are ell sold and we pre
booking orders for Field Plants.

GEO. HANCOCK & SON, Grand Haven, Mich

CARNATIONS

strongly rooted and must be sold to make
room. Flora Hill, Armazindy, Mayor Pingree,
$3.00 per 100 ; $15.00 per 1000.

Harrison's White, Potla, Scott, Eldorado,
Rose Queen, McGowan, $1.25 a 100 ; $10 a ICOO.

JOS. HENtRD, UnionYille, Chester Co., Pa.

LAST GALL!

Fine large plants^of choice

SEEDLING CARNATIONS

And Standard Kinds.

LADY CAMPBELL

Tlolet RunDers in (luaDtity.

Also a few FARQUHAR and CALIFORNIA

CoraDrisinp- stock lately helongriDg to "W.
R. Staelmire, and IIIVSX BE 80r,D.

Ail ID tlrBt-claBS condition. Correspondence
eolicited.

C. J. PENNOCK
WM. SWAYNE

KENNETT SQUARE, PA.

Mention th^ FlortPt*" RT''hanir»> wh«»n wrltlna

t

> Assignees.

CARNATION ?X,

ALL SOLD EXCEPT

Per mo Per lOCD

500 Wm. Seott, $1.00 $7.50

800 MeOowan, 1.00 7.50

1,000 Eldorado, 1.50 12.50

M. L. VIOLETS

Fine stock Rooted Runners,
60 cts. per ItlO; $5.00 per 1000.

EDW. J. TAYLOR,

Southport, Conn.

Mention the PlorlBta' Exchani^e when writing.

S F. Dorner & Sons Co. S

I CARNATIONS \

LA FAYETTE, IND.

Mention the FlorlBtii' Blrehangft wh»n wrltlnc-

10,000 Carnation Cuttings

Scott. McGowan. EMorado. Fisher, etc.,

(125 per lOO: $10.(0 per 100(1

Daybreak. »2 CO per 100; »15 00 per 1000.

J tkH I I nil C BonnaffoD. Mrs. Henry Rohlnson,
IVI Xj IVI O Olorj of Paciac, etc., 2% In. pots,
13.00 per 100. Also rooted cutllnga of above.

5000 GERANIUMS, 3H Inch pots, »6.00 per 100

CARL J. DANE, West Medford, Mass.

Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

WM. MURPHY

■■■

s WdoiesaieGarnatioiilirower i

■■■
■

STATION F

CINCINNATI, OHIO

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CARNATIONS!

Healthy, transplanted plants, Wm. Scott,
McGowan, $1.00 perUlO; $8,00 per 1000. Helen
Keller, niizzard, $1.25 per 100; $13.00 per ICOO.

HARDV I VV.linoh pots, 60e. per doz.

NASTVRTIvni, D-warr.SVs inch pots,
$3 011 per lull.

ASPIDISTRA, strong. $2.60 per doz.

CASH WITH OBDBR.

ALEX. SCHULTZ, PHILLIPSBURG, N. J.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when wrltltig.

LAST CHANCE!

5000 Scott, McGowan and Portia tarna-
tions, from sou, fine stock, $10.00 per lOOU.

."^OOO California and I^ady Hn me Campbell
Violets, strong runners. $600 per 1000.

'2000 AmpelopHis Veitchil, dormant pot-grown,
1 year, 3 cts ; 2 year; 6 eta

lOOO Vinca Var., strong 2^ Inch. $3.00 per 100.
500 at 1000 rates. Cash with order.

BENJ. CONNELL, Fi.rut, West Grove, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

UADrW DIIUI/'C Her Majesty, Souv. de Sale, Gertrude, Laura
nnlXL/f r^llVlVO Wilmer, 2% inch pots, $4.00 per 100.

W I AN I CTC Canipbell, Russian, California, Shoenbrun, Luxonne, Prin-
W I V^ I- C I O cess of Wales, $3.00 per 100; 2'4 inch plants.

XHB C07«ARD & JONES COIMPAISY, 'West Gro^e, Pa.

Mention the Florista' Exchange when writing.

NPW PARNATinN Al MA The originator, Mr. Caspar Anl, has at last decided to let it go, color a
■■^■" unnilflllUll nimmn llttle deeper than Argyle, but hrlghter. It has produced more flowers
than any variety we have, tested five years. 11.50 per doz.; $8.00 per lOO; $70.00 per 1000.

||lpi||T> UICCAIIfiEAIIl I'l"^ bottestselllngplantforrctall, fine for ferneries, makes floe 3 or 4 In.
HIHimn I H niHvOniiacnnil pot pIantB,'2 in. pots, $1 a Ooz., $6 a 100. 3 In. pots, $1.50 a doz., $8 a 100.

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI strong, 2>iln pots, $700 per lOO.

ANTHERICUM VARIEGATUM strong, s^m. pots, $2 50 perm

Bridesmaid, 3 In., $1 OO per 100 ; $35.00 per 1000.
Mention this paper. C ■ IVI E R K E Li

I^~Terms, cash or C. O, D.

& SON, Mentor, Ohio.

Children's Day Church Decorations.

^Photographs of ehurehoH decorated for
Children's Day services are published in
the June Ladies' Home Journal. The
pictures shown are strikinjr and attrac-
tive, and appropriate to the occasion,
and will be useful in the suggestions they
offer for the coming Children's Day.

^ XV F=^ C3 ^^V I r^ ^

IN QOOD, BTBONG, HEALTHT,

CARNATION PLANTS

From 21^ In. potfl. Flora HIII, Jubilee, Triumph and
Morello al »2.25 per 100. Albertlnl, Bridesmaid and
Kolilnoor at $1.50 per 100. Rose Queen, Peach Blow,
"Wm. Scott, L. McGowan and Meteor at $1.25 per 100.

FUCHSIA!*, 14 good vara. 2;.^ In. pots, at $1.50 per
100 to close out, we need the room. Cash with order.

LOGAN AVE. GREENHOUSES, Danville.in.

Mention the FlorJBta' Exchange when writing.

ANNE BOLEYN PINKS

Rooted Cuttings, $7.50 per 1000.

DR&C£NA INDIVISt

CA8B WITH ORUER.

C. SOLTAU & CO.,

199 Grant Avenue, JEKSET CITT, N. J

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

in all sizes . . . .
at reasonable prices.

CARNATION

ROOTED

CUTTINGS.

LAST CALL

From Soil, in Elegant Sliape.

Per 100 Per 1000

1500 Mrs. .Tames Dean $2.50 $20.00

8110 Jolin Young 2.60 20.(0

600 Kvellna 2.60 20.00

800 Empress 2.50 20.00

.5000 Victor 1.50 12.60

8O0 Albertlnl 1.50 12.50

1000 Alba Snperba 160 12.50

600 McGowan 1.00 8.00

400 HYDRANGEA OTAKSA,

2-inch 2.60

3000 'MUMS, Assorted Standard

Kinds 2.60 20.00

JOHN HACKETT & CO.,

6'.id St.. near Elmwood Ave., PHIL.A., PA.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

SELECTED p,„„ SELECTED
CUTTINGS "°^ STOCK

CARNATIONS

FROM SAND AND SOIL.

These are from the lots propagated for our
ovpo use and are all rlgtit.

5000 McGOWAN

$1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000.
Balance of stock all sold.

RUTLEDQE NURSERIES

RUTLEDCE, PA.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writlm.

PRIZE FOR NEW CARNATION

Has been deposited with and will be awarded bj- Pennsylvania Horticultural Society

to the grower of the best plant of

OUR ^VIKiXER.BI.OOmiNG SEBDLING CARNAXIONS

By mail, 100 fine plants, Pour Dollars, and we pay ijostage. .Send for Circular.
See also our ASPARAGUS SI'RENRERI Advertisement.

AMERICAN ROSE COMPANY, Washington, D. C.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Work Around the Cemeteries.

The usual rush of planting just previous
to Decoration Day is being done under
great difficulties this year, owing to the
extreme dry weather. The drought has
been so prolonged that the soil is dry to
a considerable depth, and when iilanting
is done an equal amount of time has to
be spent in watering, making much extra
work. In the vicinity of Greenwood
Cemetery, Brooklyn, N. Y., many old
established florists are located and com-
petilion is very close. The Cemetery
A.ssociation uses a vast number of plants
for the adornment of those graves that
are under what is called perpetual cai'e,
<and it (the Association) shows a kindl.v
spirit by placing orders among the differ-
ent florists in the neighborhood. For
early .Spring planting many thousand
liansies are used, and this year the mass-
ing i>f separate colors has been much in
vogue. Kspecially has the blue varieties
been much sought after. For .Summer
bedding there is an increased demand for
plants for carpet work, and echeverias,
sedums, lobelias, alternanthera, iresines
and such low-growing plants are being
much used; especially is this the case for
small mounds. Where mixed bedding is
done there is a great leaning just now
towanl the darker colored flowering
geraniums: several growers have already
noticed this and the chances are that be-
fore the planting season is over gerani-
ums of this class will be at a premium.
.Acalypha, cannas andcoleusare the prin-
cipal plants employed for general work,
and for vasi s in sheltered places the stro-
bihanthes still flndi favor. The making
of floral designs is always a great item
with the florists for Decoration Day, as
in addition to having plants .set out,
many people like to have fresh flowers,
in some form or other, surrounding the
talilets. The day of the fanciful design
has evidently gone by, and llie simiilebut
einbleniatic wreath has superseded all
other forms.

John Condon keeps two specimen
mounds planted on the center bench of
his conservatory, which is a great help
in showing to customers who are unfa-
miliar with plants, what the different
effects of planting are.

Chas. Krombach, in addition to his
regular busine.'^s, will open a flower store
at Coney Island on May MO.

A. Wollnier does planting on a large
scale in Greenwood, and for scarlet gera-
niums he uses a seedling of his own,
about the same color as General Grant,
but with much more compact habit.
The only drawback with this unnamed
geranium is the size of the flower, it being
much smaller than that of many of the
standard varieties.

James Shanley's greenhouses are taxed
to their utterninst in suiiplyingtheplants
required for liis increased business.

J. Weir, Jr., & Son, and H. Weber also
have greenhouses near the main entrance
of Greenwood, catering largely to the
cemetery trade. Each reports a busy
season.

Brooklyn.

Transient trade in cut flowers has been
very quiet of late. Plants are selling well
but there are so many street peddlers
and pavement stands that the storekeep-
ers are heavily hand-capped. lu the
w holesale stores very low prices prevail
for roses and carnations, and though
large quantities are received they man-
age to get cleared ont at some figure;
rn.ses are going as low as 30c. per 100.
Other llnwers, siirli as daisies, heliotrope,
mignonette and iiansies ;irein aliuiidanc©
and fetch whati-ver theliuyersare willing
to give, the large supply making it impos-
sible to sustain any regular price.

WE HAVE THEM,
NONE BETTER!

CARNATIONS

ROOTED CUTTINGS FROM SAND AND
SOIL, GOOD, STRONG, GLEAN STOCK

WTLLTAM SCOTT $1 50 per 100

DAYBREAK 1 50

PORTIA 1 50

ALASKA $1 50 per 100

McGOWAN 2 00 "

AIiBERTINT 2 00 "

GENESEE $2 50 per lOO

N:E'Wr YORK 5 00

EVELINA 5 00

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI,

In 3. 4 and G
Inch potti.

BABY PRIMROSE,

In 4 Inch
pots.

Liberal discounts for liberal orders. All ship-
ments will be well packed. We will endeavor to
please you. Send in your orderrf early. Write us
your wants; we can supply tbem.

LAKEVIEW ROSE 6ARDE^S,

DRAGENA INOiViSA,

In 6 and 6
inch pots.

Wholesale Qrowers of

Cut Flowers, Plants

and Palmi.

Mention the FlorlBts' Bxehanca when writing.

JAMESTOWN, N.Y.

May 27, 1899.

The F=i-orists* Exchange.

559

UnmiEBY DEFEfilEHT.

The program for the Summer meeting
of the Missouri State Horticultural So-
ciety has been issued by Secretary L. A.
Goodman, of Westport, Mo. The society
will convene at Pierce City, Mo., June 6,
7 and S next. Windsor Hotel will be
headquarters. The railroads will give
one fare tor round trip. Some very in-
teresting papers will be read, and the
monotony of business matters broken at
intervalsby music and recitations dur-
ng the sessions.

Summer Pruning Vines and Shrubs.
— I am an advocate of sharp Winter
pruning of those vines which permit of
pruning at that season. By "sharp," I
mean that they should be cut down as
near the ground as possible, so that
there will be a continual supply of new
growth to cover the trellis from bottom
to top, avoiding that bunchy growth at
the top which must follow where the
growth is merely trimmed back to the
trellis. As particular examples of bare
growth on the lower parts of vines, I
have the trumpet creeper and flowering
gi-ape. The new growth is all at the top,
e.\cepting where some lower branches
were curved, causing them to break
buds. Such vines as the honej'suckle,
which are inclined to grow very thickly,
should have attention in the early part
of the growing season, especially where
they have been cut down as recom-
mended. It is not desirable, as a rule, to
have such a thick screen on the porch, as
it excludes cool Summer breezes as well
as hot sunlight. Where the branches
are closer than necessary thin them out,
anil let the vigor into theotherbranches.

ICarly flowering shrubs that have pro-
duced their bloom should now. be pruned
to leave vigorous new wood for next
season's flowering. This quite frequently
induces a second flowering the same
year, though doubtless at some expense
for the following j'ear. It is possible to
prolong the flowering season by gentle
pruning of new growth that is to pro-
duce the flowers. The growth being
checked, it is long before the branches
are brought to flowering maturity
Treated in this mannerlhaveseen Spring
flowering shrubs blooming jn the Fall
when flowers are naturally scarce. Her-
baceous plants may be treated in the
same manner.

Hardy Ferns. — "A place for every-
thing, and everything in its place." There
is a place in most grounds for ferns — a
partly shady place, not too dry for a
general assortment^and In their place,
where they fit the surroundings they
give much pleasure.

There are several kinds particularly
pleasing to the writer, though all — even
the pestiferous Crake of the Old World —
come in for some share of admiration,
f The marginal shield fern (Aspidium mar-
ginale) is an attractive evergreen of
medium growth. It is more rugged in
appearance, and does well in situations
inclined to rockiness. Polypodinm vul-
gareisalso suitable for a rocky soil — in
fact, it will gain a good foothold on dry
banks where but little else will thrive.
It much resembles the Christmas fern,
Aspidium acrostichoides, on a smaller
scale. This latter is too well known to
require recommendation, thriving any-
where in dryish soil. The hardy maiden-
hair may in a measure be considered as
beautiful as that other species which we
cherish in our houses, though much
different in character. It enjoys light
soil Many other excellent kinds might
be mentioned, but we will pass them
after naming a few others more fond of
moisture. Their fronds are more delicate
and graceful. Perhaps the finest when
located to best advantage is Onoclea
Struthiopteris, or Strnthiopteris Ger-
manica, as it is quite frequently called.
In its native haunts, its graceful fronds
bending symmetrically out from the
center, may be seen ."J or O feet in height.
I have noticed the king fern, osmunda
regalis. quite 5 feet in height, though the
the growth is nf>t calculated to attract
everyone, being very open and unlike
most native ferns. Clayton's flowering
fern and the cinnamon, both Osmundas,
somewhat resemble each other, the for-
mer being rather prettier in its more
ipen growth.

S. Mendelhon Meehan.

VEGETABLE PLANTS

CELERY, White Plume. Golden Selfnianchlng.
New Rose and otber varieties, strong plants, 15c.
per 100; $1.00 per :000. If by mall, add lOc. per 100.

CABBAGE, H. SncceBBlon, Early Summer, Flat
Dutch, Drumhead Savoy, and other varieties, fltrong
field plants, 15c. per 100; tl.OO a 1000; |S.50 a 10,U0U.
If by mall, add 10 cents per 100.

TOMATO, EGG and PEPPER In variety.
Send for price list. Cash with order.

R. VINCENT JR. S SON, White Marsh, Md.

Mention the Florlitj' Exchajige wben writing.

4500AMPEL0PSISVEITCHII

From 6 Inch pots, 5 to 6 fpet high, tine,

bushy plants. $8.00 to $10.00 per 100.

3J00 Ampelopsls Veltctall, from 3 inch

pots. 20 m. long. $3.6U per 100.

Reduction on 1000 lots. Cash with order

from unknown correspondents.

F. 5. WIEBE, New Rochelle, N. V.

45.55 OAK STREET.
M..n t Ion th« IPlorlrta' Bxchange when writlnc

DAHLIAS, CANNAS,
GLADIOLI.

Cheap if Ordered Soon.

SIMUEL G. MOON, Morrisville, "c".".':' Pa.

Mention the norlgta' Exchange when writing.

PAUMAC strong plants, from 4*iDCh pots,
bHNMMa jg.OOperlOO.

VINCA VARIE6ATA '^'°° Vw ^^oo'. ^°*''

CHRYSANTHEMUMS in variety,82.00 per 100.
FLOWERING BEGONIAS $2.50 per lOO.

Also 100,000 Roses and misoellaneous plants.
Send for list.

THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., • • DAYTON, OHIO.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

A. B. DAVIS & SON,

PURCELLVILLE. VA.

WHOLESALE GROWERS OF DAHLIAS

And High-grade Rooted Cuttings.

Rex Begonias a Specialty.

Contracts for Largb Orders for Anothke
Season Taken Now.

Mention the FlorlBts' Exchange when writing.

PeacoGK's New Dal|lia!i

For 18W-

Best New Varieties.
Best Old Varieties.

Send for our new illustrated Trade List before order-
ing elsewhere.

lyPEACOCK'S DAHLIAS ftlwaya received highest
awards over all competitors. Forty-six first prizes
out of forty-nine entries during past four years—
an unequaled record.

Best New and Standard Carnations—

llesutlfully Illustrated and accurately descrloed In
our Trade List. Send for copy.

Surplus Stock of Mixed Dahlias—

At right price. Also Dahlias under color
jyCORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED.

W. p. PEACOCK. - - Atco, N.J.

Mention the Florlsta' ESKChange when writing.

CANNAS...

Eganpalk, p. Marquant, L. E. Ballet.

and otlier varieties In aasortment, J2.00 per 100.

.__. A. Nana, R. Nana,

ALTERNANTHERA ^.^'^""^"^ ^"^a^Jooo

lim^A UAinD Extra fine. 4 Id^ $8.00 per 100.
VINliA niAJUn 2>« In. f 2.25 per 100.
__A.^....«t Alba PiOTA, A. GlTTTATA. Fkabti,
BEuONIAo and otbers, 2 Id.. (2.00 per 100.
..... «__..■.■.>• Soft, de Cbas. Titkubk,

IVY GERANIUM f,'™a'°e''r''ioo.'"''"°°"'

Rose and Mrs. Taylor Geraniums, 2 In., $2.00 a 100.

PUDVC AUTUCMIIMC Mes. H. Robinson,
l/nnToAn I ntiVlUlflO gloet of the

Pacific, J. Jones. E. Daillbdouze, and other
good varieties, 2H In., 12.50 per 100.

DOUBLE PETUNIAS T^^tlZl"''

cull AY 50 ct8. per 100; M.OO per 1000.
Omll-MA t^-CAsn, Plzass.

A.J.BALDWIN,Newark,Ohio.

Mention the Floriata' Exchange when writing.

EVERGREEN!

An IMHENSe STOCK of both large
and small sized KverKreen Trees, in
great variety. Also Evergreen Slirubs.

C0BRE8PONDENCE SOLICITED.

THE W. H. MOON CO. Morrisville. Pa.

Mention the Florigts' Exchange when writing.

STRAWBERRY PLANTS

Llotd, Seafoed, Gandt, Earliest. Beandt-

WINB, TENNESSEE, ETC., f2.00 pCF 1000.

TOMATO PLANTS, Stone, Perfection, Para-
gon, tl.OO per 1000.

CABBAGE PLANTS, Early Jbrset Wake-
field, Early Summer, Sucoebbion,$1.00 per 1000.

E. C. HARGADINE, - Faiton, Dal.

Mention the FloriBtB* Exchange when writing.

CI-E3MJLXIS

SPECIAL OFFER !

Heavy, house-grown, growing plants, in 10
kinds; Jackmanni, Henryii. Superba, Ramona,
Alexandra. Duchess, Mme. Veillard.Compteese
Lovelaer, Belle of Woking, Gen'l Grant and
others 82.60 per doz.: $20.00 per 100.

F. A. BALLER, Bloomlngton, III.

Mention the Florist.' Exchange when writing.

Tomato, Cab-
bage, Celery,
Pepper, Etc.,
cheap In large

PLANTS

lots. Price List Free.

J. S. LINTHICUM,

WoodwardsvMle, A. A. Co., Maryland.

Mention th© FIoristB* Exchange when writing.

ENGLISH IVY

strong, from 5-inch pots, per 100, »8.00.
" •' 2^4-inch pots, per 100, S3.00.

DOUBLE RED AMEMOHE ^LT or^M^s-

ing in beds, from 3-inch pots, strong, per
100, W8.00.

ORIENTAL POPPY iro!r?ei''iV«To'«;"-
500 EVERBREEN BOX Xnts^TZ

18 inches, per 100, »25.00.

NEWPORT NURSERIES, Newport, R. I.

F. BRUNTON, ftlnnneer.
Mention the Florl«t»' Bxchange when writing.

Ill 1898.

HARDY SHRUBS, TREES, VINES,

Evergreens and Perennials.

30,000 BERBERIS THUNBER6II, 2 years trans.

Thade List Rkadt.

T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass.

VEGETABLE PLANTS

TOMATO, Stone and Beauty, $2.00 per 1000.
CACLIFI-OWEB, Early Snow Ball, $1.60

per 1000.
PEPPERS, Bull Nose, $2.00 per lOOO.

These are BtrODg, well-rooted plants, ready to
plant out.

GUSTAV PITZONKA, Bristol, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Il*\/mri C P"*"" Cemetery and Carpet
iVl I K I LC Work. I liHV(3 the lareest and
^ best Btuck In the country; rooted

tutt!np8.bynian,'prepald.,per 100,.60cte.; per lOOU. $1.50.
Large field grown clumps, per 100,tf6.DO.

lO.OOO CALIFORNIA PRIVET

15 to 20 Ins., 11.50 per 100; 20 to 21 InB., |;2,0*J per 100; 24 to
30 Ins.. 13.00 per 100; 30 to 36 ln«.,$3 50 per 100. Estlmatee

flven for larger quantity. Delivery free to any.expreBs
rom New York City. Cash with order.

F. A. BOLLES, Lawnwood, Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mention the Florists' TJJxrhanee wh^n writing

PEACH AND PLUM TREES delTer'y%8.

Kellahle and clean stock at low wholesale rates. All
desirable leading varieties of TEAt'llES, old and
new, In fnittlng orchards. Have the new Triumph.
Greensboro, and tSneed fruiting. Buds can be
supplied In season at low rates.

Very large stock of PI^UW TREES, all on plnm
roota, one and two years. Buds can be supplied of
these also, either from nurseries or orchard trees. Have
all the leading Japanese varieties. Abundance, Bur-
bank, Chabot, Satsuma, Wlllard and others ; also the
new Red June and Wickson In good supply.

Usual supply also of Asparasus Roots to offer.

ALEX. PULLEN,Miit>rd Nurseries, Mjlforil, Del,

Mention th« FlorlaU' Exchange when writlnc.

P. OUWERKERK

1123 Summit Ave., Jersey City, N. J.

Just received from our Holland Nurseries

RHODODENDRONS, AZ&LEIS,

SPIR/EA JAPONICA, LILIUM SPECIOSUM

P/EONIES, BLEEDING HEART

POT GROWN LILACS, HYDRANGEA IN SORTS.

CLEMATIS and H. P. ROSES, m the best sorts.

PRICES MODERATE.
Mention the Florlats' Exchange whe-^ writing.

F. ^ F. NURSERIES

Wholesale
Grovrera.

TREES AND PLANTS In fuU assortment.
Mention Uie Florlita' Bxchanc* whan wrltlns.

SPRINGFIELI,
NEW JERSEY.

Trade Catalogae
Free.

Awarded Diploma for Pot
Plants, and First Class Cer-
tificate tor Cut Flowers by
American Institute, N. T.

DAHLIA CAMELLI/EFLORA

niastrated In Florists' Excnange. August 13. 1898, and In Florists' Review, Janosry 26, 1899.
This variety is particularly good for Spring sales as pot plants and -s an ?b"°2«°',^'^™"'
valuable lor cut flowers, and does not exceed 2 feet in height in pots or in Held. ■The blooms are
hold, clean cut, pure white, with very full center. Good strong plants out "f 2% inch pot^
«1.60 per doi.; SIO.OO per 100. Will be in best condition for delivery April 10th. Orders
booked now and filled in rotation. Cash with order.

A. L. NIILLER, Jamaica Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mention the FlorleU' Eichange when writing.

SWEET BAY TREES

BOBBINK & ATKINS, = Rutherford, N. J.

Mention the FloriBts|^ Exchange when wrltlDg.

FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL

FOR OROHAWD AWD OAWDEM

SmaU FrulU, Grapes, Shrubs, Climbing; PlaoU.
Roses, Evergreens, Hardy Plants, P«onle», it
X^argeat and cnolceet coUecClona In Amerlom.
BEST NOVELTIES

Descriptive Illmtrated (.'ntjiloBDe free.

ELLWANCER & BARRY. ^

MOUNT MOPE NURSERIES, Rochester, N. Y.
Flttr-nlntli Tear. "

Mention the Florists" Bxehans* wh«n wrlUng.

560

The F=i-orists' Exchange.

Rate, 10 cents per line (8 words), each Insertion.
Cash with ordtT. Thla rate applies only to situation
wanted adveriiaements aad when set solid, wlUiout
display. Display advertisements *1.00 per inch. When
letters are to be addressed In our care add 10 cts. to
cover expense of forwarding.

SITUATION wanted, by a well experienced man ;
Kfower of roses, violets. cyclamen, etc. Florist.
217 West 66th Street. New York.

SITUATION wanted, by jirower. ape 40. life
experience, in commerclat or private place;
Beauty and 'maid roses a specialties. Address Kore-
man.oare VV. F. Sheridan. 39 W.28th St.. New York.

A FIRST'CLASS grower of roses. carnatlonB and
•"■ assorted cut flowers, wants situation ; German,
age 28, tcood references, present employer can be
Been. Address Florist, care of Bungarz, 20 Ocean
Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y.

SITUATION IVANTED

By married man, grower of roses and
carnations, competent and reliable.
Address A* ll>t

70 Franklin St., Nyaok, N. Y.

HELP WIHTED

Bate SI per Inch. No adv. less than SOc.

'WANTED.

Young men, Germans preferred, acquainted
In nursery businees. not afraid of work ; $25
per month with board. Address

B, care Florists' Exchange.

TRAVELING SALESMAN

Can arrange to represent us in various cities,
as a aide line, to obtain subscribers to our vari-
ous departments, amongthe florists, seedsmen,
nurserymen and those in the kindred interests.
Address

National Florists' Board of Trade,

371 Broadway, New Tork City, N.Y.

WANTED

At once, young man, rose grower, must come
well recommended as such. Call or write for
further particulars

R. AS9IVS.

New Durtiatn, N. J,

W^ ANTED.

On commercial place three men who are
thoroughly experienced in making soft wood
cuttings of roses and shrubbery; must be
rapid at potting ; also a boy accustomed to
putting cuttings in the bench ; good wages to
the rignt men. who must be temperate.

Address 25., care of Florists^ Exchange.

STOCK WtNTED.

^WANTED.

OAI.ADIUM KSCULENTCM, In note;
quote price. Address

V. A.VAPilCEK NURSERIES,
Newport, R. I.

WANTED^

ENGLISH ivy, AZALEA INDIGA ALBA.

Any part of 2OU0 Eusrllsti Ivy from 4 inch
pots, good strong plants, 3 to 4 branches, well
furnished with leaves. Also 60 Azalea
Xndlca Alba, hardy variety, 18 in. to 2 ft.
high from top of pots, or any part of that
number. Apply to

JAMBS WEIR, JR.. & SON,
35th St. and 5th Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y.

GRAFTED ROSES

W A NTP n o"t ^^ "^ "»■ 3 in. pots,
TTMIl I CU 250 Brides, strong
plants; ^50 Briclesiiialds, strong

plants, for Iramediaie planting.
Address with price.

J. NEWMAN & SONS,

51 Tremont St., Boston, Mass.

MISGELUIIEOUS WIIITS.

Rate tS>l per Inch. No adv. less than 50c.

W^ANTED TO RENT.

Two or three greenhouses, between 25 and
30 miles from New Yoik.

R. O. 464 43d St., N.Y. City.

Mention the riorlsts' Ehcchange when writing

BUSINESS OPPORTUmTIES.

Bate SI per Inch. No adv. less than 60o.

L. USSING'S ^"tS,^-''"

I I 7 W. 30th St., Telephone 1616 38th.

WITH E. G. BRADSHAW.

SELL, RENT OR EXCHANGE AT ALL TIMES

FOR SALE.

At LeMars, Iowa, the garden spot of the
West, seven roomed cottage, three acres of
land, greenhouse plant of 3,000 feet of glass
with good hot water heating apparatus and a
trade of over $1,500 per year. Price, $4,0iJ0,
one-half cash. Buildings cost more than price
asked.

Address BOX 1175, LE MARS, IOWA.

SHARES FOR SAI.H.

To anyone desirous of making aeoundand
paying investment, advertiferoffersalimited
number of shares of stock in the A. T. DeLa
Ware Ptg. and Pub. Co. Ltd., proprietors of
the Florists' Exchange. For full particulars
address

Plants, care Florists' Exchange.

FOR SALE.

Two acres of land; house, 9 rooms; barn,
windmill, 3 greenhouses ; doing a good paying
business; in reach of 8 villages; no opposi-
tiou, near depot. Don't miss this chance.
Price. $iOOO.

C. £. PRICE,

Smithtown Branch, I^ons'I^lAUd, M. V.

FOR SAI.B.

AT A BIG BARGAIN. My entire stock
of Palms, Ferns and Decorative Plants, with
a well established wholesale business.

Stock consists in part of 35,000 Latanlae,
in 8, 4 and 5 inch pots, 10,000 Arecas, in 3, 4,
5 and 6 inch pots, 4000 Kentias, in 4, 5, and 6
inch pots, 10,000 to 12,000 of other varie-
ties of Palms, 8000 to 10,000 Ferns and
Selaglnellas.

Six houses, 136 feet long, heated by steam
good boiler, sheds and plenty of water.

Will sell stock and houses and lease portion
of ground, or will sell farm of 60 acres, 36 acres
well planted in fruit. Good dwelling of 11
rooms. Reasons for selling— age, poor health
and a desire to rest. For further information
and special low prices on large orders, address

^V. J. HHSSHR,

Plattstnontli, Keb.

MISGELUNEOUS.

FOR SALE.

No. 19 HitchingB' Hot Water Boiler, also
26 feet smoke stack, has been used two seasons.
Address to

E. XO'IVII,!,,

Roslln P. O., Montgomery Co., Pa.

FOR SAI.E

3 No. 6 Weathered Boilers. latest improve-
ments, in perfe<'t order, $190. <J0 cash.

4 Evans' Challenge Ventilating Apparatus,
with 400 feet pipe and all attachmenis, in
perfect order, $GO.OO cash, F. O. B.

Land needed for streets and must be sold
A, care Florists* Exchange.

DIRECTORIES

Advertiser has a few copies of the
AMERICAN FLORIST DIRECTORY tor 1898
which are for sale at One Dollar Each,
postpaid. Address,

DIRECTORY, care Florists' Exchange.

MAILING TUBES

Special surplus lot, size 8x2^^ inches,
capped at one end, offered until sold at
75 cts. per 100, in quantities to suit.

Address TUBES, care Florists' Exchange.

Mention the Florist** Rxchantre when wrltlnif.

Messrs. Halliday Bros., of Baltimore,
will succeed Mrs. M. J. Thomas, of that
city, the latter retiring from business
June 1. Halliday Bros, will also continue
their store at their present location.

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Echoes from the Alleys.

Chicago. — A sort of free for all game
was played on Friday night. May 19.
Three frames were rolled with the follow-
ing scores.

13 3

Winterson 185 180 125

Henderson 163 86 89

Swigert 122 120 105

Hawkes 85 88 97

Degnan 168 133 189

Barker 56 128 IM

Hunt 85 160 130

Hauswirth 161 169 163

Grant 128 ISt 191

Bertermann 64 88 9J

Kelday 108 75 80

Ess.

Pittsburg.— The following scores were
made at last week's practice games on
the bowling alleys.

Murdock 192 138 171 217 189 163

LudwiR, E. C....168 147 142 134 178 132

Ludwig, J. W,...186 183 163 191 170 184

Oesterle 169 130 131) 124 173

Lauch 193 161)

Fisher 126 139 133 91

Bader 171 160

E. C. R.

St. Louis.— OurFlorists' BowlingClub
score on May 22 was as follows:

12 3 4 5

J. W. Runz 165 167 136 160 118

J. J. Beneke 130 119 159 126 133

C. A. Keuhn ...„.1-I6 1,58 166 177 146

C.C.Sanders 123 167 172 198 117

C. Beyer 126 163 186 173 166

F J. Fillmore 91 147 108 144 119

John Young — 180 1E6 130 165

Philadelphia. — The semi-monthly
shoot of the Florists' Gun Club was held
on Tuesday last at Wissinoming and a
good crowd turned out for a try tor the
Harris medals. There were a number of
sweepstake events during the day, but
the main event was the Club's handicap
distance shoot, which was inaugurated
last month. Engle, Cartledge and Ball
tied for the honors, each breaking 42.
These three men divided the six points
allotted to first place, each scoring two.
This makes Cartledge and Anderson tied
in the two shoots which have been held.
The scores:

Distance handicap shoot; 25 known
and 25 unknown angles.
Hdp.
Yards. K. Unk. Total.

Engle 16 21 21 42

Cartledge 16 19 23 42

Ball 13 23 19 42

McKaraher 10 21 20 41

Harris 12 21 19 40

Coleman .16 19 20 39

GO Bell 12 20 17 37

Westoott 8 20 17 37

Burton 16 18 18 36

Anderson 16 16 20 35

Jones 8 16 18 34

Dorp 8 18 16 34

Brown 8 12 13 26

•Johnson 16 19 34 43

*Not in club shoot.

Flatbush, N.Y.— At the alleys, Thurs-
day, President Wm. Plumb, of the New
York Florists' Club, was present and
two interesting games were rolled. The
scores made were as follows :

C. Woerner 89 169

D. Y. Mellls 166 144

A. Zeller 146 170

L.8chmutz 101 96

C.Wocker 96 127

Wm. Plumb 136 102

E. Daillcdouze in9 161

H. Dallledouze 103 106

P.Riley 116 140

Wm. Prosser 163 162

J. I. Kaynor 124 133

Papa Zeller 91 119

J. Fairman 143 74

P.Dailledouze 116 126

usiness Paper
usincss Men:
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Reader, this is ,yoiir colum-n. Let us know
what you are doing. It will keep your name
before your (ellow-craftsmen and Interest
many.

Anacostla, D, C.—A. W. Gude will erect a
greenhouse 200x20 feet.

Chatham, N. T.— K. E. Shuphelt is enlarg-
ing one of his greenhouses.

Mlddletown, N. Y.—D. C. Noxon has com-
menced the erection of a new greenhouse.

Bidgewood, N. J.— Some of the finest bed-
ding in the bon ton section is being done by
J. G. & A. Bsler.

Andrew V. D. Snyder is preparing to put up
a new greenhouse. Synder's Spring trade in
seeds has been heavy, he having sold seven
carloads of seed potatoes.

Verona, N. J.— Frank Goble has the reputa-
tion of bringing the finest geraniums that
reach the Patereon (N. J.) market.

Davenport, la.— John T. Temple, Grand
Patriarch of the 1. 0. O. F. of the State of Iowa,
buried bis mother on the 7tb Inst.

Wilmineton, N. C— Miss Lucy Moore was
recently thrown from a buggy and painfully
injured, though luckily no bones were broken.

Hackensack, N. J.— Capt. John J. Phelps is
preparing for a cruise in his steam yacht. The
cruise will extend along the Atlantic Coast,
and occupy nearly the whole Summer.

Flatbush, N. T P. Wolkowitz is about to

erect two new greenhouses 17x110 feet each on
Forty-fifth street near Rutland road, where
he intends to grow cut fioweis and potted
plants for market.

Saddle River, N. J.— John G. Esler, was re-
cently elected president of the Orvil Co-opera-
tive Building and Loan Association for the
eleventh consecutive term. Andrew Eeler
was re-elected treasurer.

Patchogue, N. T. — Frank Niquet has bought
the home and three acres of land of Willett
Swezey on Medford avenue. He intends to
build three greenhouses at once, each 195 feet
long. A year from this Fall he will give up
the greenhouses opposite the depot.

Hartford, Conn.

Plant Trade.

The bedding plant trade has been
quite satisfactory up to the present time,
although the cool we.ather the past few
days has rather jiut a damper on it.
Most of the growers report that their
stock never looked better; and they are
busy filling vases, hanging baskets, win-
dow boxes, etc. Geraniums in three and
four-inch pots are most called for. Fine
hydrangea plants can be seen in front of
most of the florist stores, and are offered
at from 50c. to $2 each, some very good
plants being sold for $1.

The pansy plant trade i.s about over
for this season, and has not been very
satisfactory to the tiori.sf s, on account of
tlie many grocery st hits and meat mar-
kets having pan.sics for sale.

Rose Bushes AVlnter Killed.

W. E. Wallace has lost the bulk of
his rose bushes through the severity of
tlie Winter. The heavy snow storm last
November made it impossible for him to
cover them and the larger part was Win-
ter-killed. Mr. Wallace has had in the
neighborhood of 50,000 young roses
killed by the cold in South Carolina this
season. Rose bushes and trees through-
out this section w^ere more or less injured
by the inclemency of the Winter.

Recent callers were Mr. Rollier, of New
York; Mr. Greenlaw, representing N. F.
McCarthy & Co., Boston, and Mr. Thomp-
son, of East Haddam. J. F. C.

The Frankllnville{N.Y.)./ournn7 wants
some one to erect and maintain a green-
house in that village.

Then— Advertise.

Advertising will not work miracles. It
will not make a badly managed business
pay. It is not a substitute for careful
buying, cash discounts, wise arrange-
ments or effective organization. You
must have the right article, purchased or
manufactured to the best advantage,
handled in the best way, offered at the
right price, or advertising will prove a
useless expense. Organize yonr business
so as to secure for the public the best
that is going for the money; buy in the
best market; get yotir cash discounts
and all other advantages aud — advertise!
—lies Moines (la.) News.

May 27, 1899.

The Florists* Exchkngb.

561

The Growers of Flatbush, N. Y.

Those eminent carnation grower.s, tlie
Dailietlouze Bros., Flatliusli, N. Y., have
just added another large honse to their
extensive establishment. With a view to
having special grades of flowers through
the Summer months solid beds only will
be used in the new house. The walls for
these beds are already underway and are
being constructed of cement. Outdoor
planting is all finished and though
scarcely any rain has fallen since the
plants were put out they are making vig-
orous growtli, the heavy nature of the
soil proving a great advantage during
this extreme dry weather. For white
varieties Flora Hill and White Cloud are
pre-eminent. In the pink class Daybreak
is still well thought of. .Scott is a favor-
ite and next season Joost will be grown
on a liberal scale. Hector and Mars are
the scarlets and Gomez and Maceo along
with .Sebec will be grown for crimson.
For fancies J. Whitcomb Kiley aud Mrs.
Bradt can be relied upon. Among the
batch of seedlings that have been tired
the second year is one, unnamed as yet,
which shows promise of being an acquisi-
tion. The color is a very delicate pink, a
very large flower of good form and per-
fect calyx, stem all that could be desired
and a good keeper. The present condi-
tion of the many houses of carnations
that have been" flowering all Winter
would indicate tliat there will be no let
up in the supi)l,y until time to throw the
plants out to make room for the new
ones. The daily cut must be in the neigh-
borhood of five or six thousand and of a
quality, well! Dailledouze Bros.' car-
nations have been admired by all who
have seen them and are hanl to beat.

A. Demeusy has several houses of car-
nations and" grows them weH. Scott is
off crop at present, but Victor is in and
fills the gap nicely. Daybreak is grown
for light pink, Sebec for crimson and
Flora Hill for white. Outdoor planting
is all finished and a good shower of rain
is much needed.

C. Woerner, manager for Mrs. Meissner,
shows a well kept establishment, the
principal product being decorative
plants. A.><lat liousewilli t lie floor i-ovcred
with clean aslies is wlierc araur.ii'ias are
grown througli tlir Snnuner. Tliis makes
an ideal honse for them and a finer look-
ing batch of plants would behard to find.
Dracfena iudivisa is grown in quantities
and the stock for next season's sales is
now all planted outdoors. This is an
excellent method of growingthis dracjena
through the .Summer and with a good
mulching of manure to prevent drying
out a vigorous growth is maile. .\
house of two-year-old ericas is making a
good growth and promisesliapely jilants
by another season. Tliey are all home
grown, having been propagated on the
place. Dwarf orange plants, well set
with young fruit, fill one house, while
another contains ardisias — a batch of the
latter will be planted outdoors shortly,
as an experiment on this heavy Flatbush
land. Young azaleas, planted under
slatted frames,, -I ri' making strong grow til.
In the palm lioiises evidfiice of strict at-
tention to cleaiiliness is noticealile.and in
the stoves many old and favorite plants
are to be .seen. Orchids hang from the
rafters and the way the cattleyas are
breaking gives evidence that they are
treated in an intelligent manner.

(t. Messeberg carries a general stock of
liedding plants and pot roses, with a few
liouses devoted to cut flowers.

Clemens Wocker runs mostly to carna-
tions, though a few bedding plants are
also grown. He believes in getting young
carnations in the Held earl.v and had all
his planting finished in April.

Close to the gates of the Holy ( h-oss
Cemetery we found the genial D.Y.Mellis'
two stores running over with customers;
fifteen men planting bedding plants in
the cemetery and everybody wanting
their planting done at the same time
tends to keep Mr. Mellis pretty busy. The
greenhouses are but a short distance
away and are replete with choice bedding
plants. Alternanthera, to the number of
200,(100 is grown, with other plants in
proportion.

The Growing: of Good Stock.

How often oiw hears florists in a small
or medium way of Inisiness say "I wish I
could find a man who can grow me as
fine stock as I can buy in New Y'ork, Bos-
ton, I'hiladelphia, Chicago, etc." Now
tills is right, and very laudable, but do
these men ever give a thought to the vast
difference in their houses to those of men
who grow fine flowers for large centers.

In very man\' of the smaller florist
places you will find carnation houses,
yes, and rose liouses, too, made out of
old sash, glazed with SxlO glass, and
black from the want of a coat of paint.
The roof leaks badly, walks are muddy,
dirt and rubbish are under the benches.
Tile water used in the Winter is ice cold;
the temiieratnre at night is allowed to
drop perhaps 10 degrees between 10
P. .M. and 7 \. M. It there be any florist
who has a man who produces good stock
under such conditions I would very
strongly advise liimto keep him. I know
from experience the picture I have drawn
is not tar fetclied. Then again, the man
who has charge has six or seven houses
to look after, wait on customers, make
up designs, etc.. and has perhaps a boy
who is iiractically useless to help him.

Let us look at tiie large growers' houses
—all up to date in every particular, glazed

with If. X 10 or 10 X 24-inch glass— all
clean and light, water tempered before
using, large manure tank by which a
man can apply this material with the
hose in one-fourth thetime, night fireman
to keep close watch on the temperature,
which is such an all important factor in
successful rose growing esjiecially. One
man tf) four houses is allowed, and he is
kept hustling at that — cutting. \\;itiTing.
t.ving, <lisliuddiiig. etc. So it will lie seen
there is a. vast difference in the methods
anil means used.

Many a dark and dismal-looking house
could be much improved, if only a coat of
whitewash were used. I have often sug-
gested the doing of this, and have met
with the reply, " 1 don't like the look of
whitewash, it appears too cheap. I mean
to paint .IS soon as 1 can s|i,-ire themoney
anil lia\*e the lime." wliii-li reminds me of

the Irishniaii who had a liig lot of w 1

to saw up, and a ver.v blunt tool to do
the work witli. .\ friend suggested that
he get his saw sharpened, and received
the reply, "just see the pile I've got to saw,
I can't shpare the time."

Good unslacked lime with a liberal
quautit.v of salt, makes a whitewasli that
will last a year and will not rub off.
Some onehasinvented a water paint tliat
is much cheaper than white lead, and it
might prove serviceable to tliose whom I
have described. H. Y.

Ftno planta
utttngp, 5lic. jier 100, free

note, 12.00 per 100; rooted cutttngp, 50c. tier
by mall. EXCELLENT GERANHI.>IS,3Hlncli
potB, at flou per 100. fy uaeti with onler.
MRS. M.CAVANAVGH.Ionta.N.Y.

..ROSES..

400 Merniet, 2H inch pots for $6.00

400 Kaiaerin Victoria, 2>^m pots.. ..$3.00 per 100
2000 Brides, 2]4 in. pote, fiM a 100; $15.00 a IflOO
200 'Maids $2.t»ain0; $15.00 a 1000

Crown cool and breaking fine.

Cash with order.

C. & A. CAMPBELL,

ROWANSIDE, . - ITICA, N. V.

GOING AT $5.00

BEGONIA VERNON IK':! tlVorllS.

vlporoiiB seedlings from 2H in. pota, $2 00 per 100,

or 300 tor »5.00.
CIIPUCIAC Ml.xed varieties, from 2}4 in. pots,
rUunOIMO ready for3!^In., nice healUiy plants,

special to close out, J2.00 per 100.
CDCriAl 200 VERNON and 100 FUCHSIAS
Or tl(IML for only $5.00, cash.

D, Wm, Briiniri, "«»«' IhoinpsonTille, (!onn<

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ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS

The most eerriceaWe and popular Decorative Plant
extant. Has supplaated Adlantum for cut Bower work on
account of the lasting quality and gracefulness of the
fronds. True transplanted seedling plants, now ready. «3.00
per 100; t25.00 per 1000. 500 at one thousand rates. Cash
with order from unknown correspondents.

R. ASMUS,

NEW DURHAM, N.J.

Ueatlon the FlorUta' Excbang. wh«D wrltln*.

562

The Florists' Exchange.

GERANIUMS-Mixed

A grand lot, from 2 and 2Ji
inch pots, $3.00 per 100 . .

ELMER I. RAWLINOS, Quakertown, Pa.

ALTERNANTHERAS

p. Major, 3 inch pots, »2 00 a 100 ; 815 a 1000.
A. Nana, 2incli pots, $2.00 a 100; $16 a 1000.
WM. M, KIDD, 2984 Atlantic Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y.

Telephone Call, 132 E. N. T.
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GERAH AMERICA

The ideal pot and bedding GERANIUM,
exqulBlte, etrlblng coloring ; enonnously
florlferous; dwarf and strong lu growth.

Orders booked now. Photon free.

HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa.

Mention the FloriBta' Bxchange when writing.

PANSIES

THE JENNINGS STRAIN.

Fine plants, from cold frames. In bud and bloom
$1.50 per 100, by express. No small planie left.
FINEST MIXED SEED, $1.00 per pkt.
Cash with order.

E. B. JEIIIINGS,'^ll4?' Southport, Goni.

GBOWBE OF TBJt FINEST PAJJSISS.

Mention the norlstB' E^ichange wben writing-

VIOLETS. DAISIES. SMILAX

Lt. H. Campbell, California, strong rooted
rmmers, 60c. per 100; $5.00 per 1000. Princess ol
Wales, Swanley White, 75c. per 100; $7.00 per
1000. La France, fine. $1.00 per doz.; $5.00 per lOO.

Smilax Plauts, 2ft> Incb pots, $1.75 per lOO; $15 00
per luOO; good strong eiock.

Tbe two Giant Diilstes, California Giant and
Etoile de L.yon, a yellow giant, 2?^ In. pots, strong,
75c. per doz.; $5.00 per 100. Cash with order, please.

p. M. DeWITT, Torresdale, Phila., Pa.

Mention the Florlgta' Excbange when writing.

GaliforDia Violet Plaots

The flowers from these plants borne on stout stems-
6 to 10 Inches long, are of a rich dark purple and ex,
ceedlnglv fragrant. They are all as large and larger

than a silver half dollar and heur profusely from Octo-
itisfactlon guaranteed.

ber to April, $'^.50 a 100. Satis

JAMEST.BAKER,Bustleton,Phila.,Pa.

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CRABB & HUNTER,

17* t 1 C^ • f I Last call for rooted

Violet Specialists ati' rir^^a^

* and Lady Campbell

free from disease. Al stock. Write foe Peioks.

BEDDING GERANIUMS ETeJo'^e^

ready to plant. Mme. Sallerol, ;3 In., at $3.00 per 1000.
CENTAUREA, $2.50 per 100.

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.
Mention the Florists' Exchange wben writing.

Violets ill SpeGlaitji.

Am Now Ready to Supply for Spring

Planting Any Quantity Desired

Marie lionise and California, strong

runners, unrooted, 50c a lOU; $3.00 a 1000.

Strong, rooted, one. a 100; $5.00 a 1000.
Princess de Galles, unrooted, 60c. a 100;

$4.1111 a lnUU. Very strong, rooted, 75c. a 100;

$8 m a imifl.
La France, new rooted, $5.00 a 100.
Belle de Brnneau, Belle de Clia-

teney and White Czar, $4.00 a 100.
CnKllNli Hardy Bbl. Blue, $2.00 a 100.
Cash with order please. No C. O. D. Give
plain address and shipping directions.

SEA GUFF NURSERY, Sea Cliff, L. I., N.Y.

FD. IJOULON. Pbop.
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ipiPEmUL VIOLET

Rooted cutting all sold. 1 have a limited
quantity of BOOTED RUNNERS that are
grand lu size and vigor. Price of these, $40.00
per 1000, «5.00 per 100. Now is the time to get
a stock of thissiiperbflower, the largest, bluest
and most double violet in cultivation to-day.
It has captured first prize wherever shown
this Winter. Average number of flowers per
plant this season 70.

My new book on Violet Cnltare goes
■with every order.

A DDK ess:

W.L. MINOR, Brockton, Mass.

588 BELMONT ST.
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Among: the Growers.

Hormaii Sc-lioflzel, Uuion Hill, N. .J„
keeps a large stock of old ficus plants,
and from these he isenabled to obtain all
the cu I tings needed for his trade. Last
year 10,000 j-ouug plants were grown
and the last of them were disposed of at
Easter time. By keeping these old plants
to get cuttings from much expense is
saved overbuying imported stock; 9,000
cuttings have already been rooted and
all are ill a fine growing condition. In
taking the cutting from the old plant the
whole new growth is cut off. Besides the
tip cutting being used leaf cuttings are
also utilized, the leaf with about one-balt-
inch of the stem roots about as readily
as the tip does, and a shoot starts from
the axil of the leaf in a .short time if
plunged into bottom heat. Aftergrowth
has got well sta rted the plants are gradu-
ally hardened to the out-door sun and
finally are planted in the open where
they make a vigorous growth through
the Summer monlba. In August they
are then lifted carefully and potted, and
to prevent a loss of the leaves all that is
required is to place them immediately
into a strong bottom heat. Mr. Schoelzel
also grows between 3,000 and 4,000
palms, and his stock looks in a good,
healthy state.

John Kieckert, New Durham, N. J.,
Iiandles roses and geraniums mostly for
the Summer trade, and at present is busy
planting out a stock of geraniums.
Azaleas and rubbers were grown largely
through the Winter months and all sold
out well.

Charles Zarembo has torn down four
of his oldest houses and intends covering
the space occupied by them with one
large structure. The demand tor Pres.
Grant geranium, here this .Spring, has
been uniirecedentcdly large. Carnations
are grown for the New York niarket and
besides the geraniums, fuchsias, petunias
and rubbers are specialities.

The stock in the greenhouses of F.
Copin has been allowed to run wild and
a for sale sign adorns the door.

F. Tschupi) grows cut flowers mostly
for the New York market.

R. Asmus is adding to his already large
estabhshment thi'ee new iron frame green-
houses of the latest improved design.
Hitchings & Co. are the builders. Mr.
Asmus believes in grafted roses and two
of the new houses will be devoted to
them. It seems hard to buy good grafted
stock, though, as in the batch obtained
to plant we observed many that -were
throwing up manetti shoots from below
the union. These we should think will
be a source of trouble after being put in
the benches. The original plants of As-
paragus plumosus nanus are still thriv-
ing well here and yield regular crops of
seed. A bench of young plants that have
been grown for cut sprays is to be taken
out and younger stock substituted.
Those about to be taken out would make
elegant stock for planting where long
strings are desired. The reason for tak-
ing them out is that only spravs are
wanted, and after a certain age ii"othiiig
but long Htriiigs are made. Tljc old He
Graw cariiati(]n still finds favor iiere and
is grown in numbers. Tidal Wave is also
a favorite and one of the most profitable
carnations grown the past season;
Evanston will be used for scarlet the
coming season to replace .lubilee. Of
roses, Bride, Beauty and Meteor are
grown; all are yet showing good form,
the Meteor being e.xceptionally fine.

Fred. .Schweizer makes a specialty of
ferns which he raises from seed by the
thousands; the market for these" has
been much better this season than for
several years.

At the late Max Mosenthin's place a
general line of bedding plants is carried
and a few houses for cut flowers; some
retail trade is done but the bulk of stock
is sent to New Y'ork. August Menne
grows several lines of stock but makes a
specialty of hydrangeas. The latter are
now being taken from 3-lnch pots and
planted in the field.

Leach Bros., Jersey City, report good
sales in the Clinton market, on some
days two large loads of plants being
easily disposed of. Geraniums are sell-
ing very fast as also Is this firm's dwarf
heliotrope. The latter, as seen on the
benches, is a perfect picture; very dark,
low-growing, with large trusses of
bloom. A lemon-yellow anthemis has
also proved a good seller. Pelargoniums
are in splendid shape as also is a stock of
petunias. If the present good condition
of the market holds out the chances are
that this firm will be nearly cleared out
of their special lines by Decoration Day. I

PRIMULA AURICULA (Benarys)

Free blooming, hanlv, doea well In ordinary hoII, or
shady place. 50 kinds mixed, sella at sight at 25c.
wholesale, nice younK |>1aiiIb, $2.50 per 100. Cash please.
SHELLROAD GREENHOUSE CO., GRANGE. MD.
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ALL GOOD STOCK

Pel argon luniB. Victor and Sallabury. 3 In. pots, $4 a 100.
Geraalums. La Favorite and Mme. Sallerof. U^ In. pots,
$2 a 100. Fuchsias, Storm King, Avalanche and Elm
City, 2H in., t.2 50 a 100. Vinca Var., 3 In., f 3 a 100. Cash
wltn order. WBI. J. Chiunick, Trenlou, N. J,

M^nttf^n the Florlsta* Exchange whfn writing

BEDDING PUNTS

Full List of Bushy Stock.

...MUSA ENSETE...

G. OTTO SGHWABE, Jenkintown, Pa.

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MOON VINES

From Hi inch pots, $2.50 per 100.

RnilVARHIA From 2^^ inch pots, large
DUUVMnUlM flowering, $3.00 per 100.
Single Pink, Single White, Double White.
CunIi With Order.

J. PALMER GORDON, Florist, Ashland, Va.

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ASTER PLANTS

Well grown Vick's and Semple^s Branch-
ing, and Queen of the Market, in white,

pinli, crimson, purple and lavendei, BOcts. per
100 by mail; SOcts.alOO; $3.00 a 1000 by express.

EDWARD R.T&BER,..'riMillville,N.Y.

Mention the FlorlBtp' Exchange when wrltloa

r*pT| 1 \lf fTlf C First-class Assortment,

UEnANlLfll^ f''"™ ° '°- P°»8. $3.00 per
ULiUni^ll^lUiJ 100; 3!^ in. pots, $6.00 per

100; 4 in. pots, $8 00 per 100.
Geranium lUars, Btock plants, at $3.00 per doz.
AGERATUiM, dwarf blue and white, 3 In. pots,

fine, at $3.00 per 100.
FUCHSIAS, from 3H In. pots, at $5.00 per 100.
SELAGINELI.A, from 3 In. pots, at $6.00 per 100.
Cash with order, please.

JOHN RECK, Bridgeport, Conn.

Mention the FlnrlBts' Exchange when writing.

SPECIAL OFFER FOR 2 WEEKS ONLY

Cyclamen Prrsicnin SpIendenM (iiir.. finest

strain In the world, guaranteed true to cutur, strong

plants, 5 to 7 leaves. ♦:' 50 pt-r 10<I; |;20.(X) per lOOU.

From 2^ in. pots. ¥4.00 per 100 ; ^Zsm per 10(Xl.
Drnciiena Indivisa and Ijatnnia JSorbouicn,

from flats^c. per doz. ; $3.00 per lOO,
Begonia Kex* extra fine, from 4 lo. pots, aeaorted,

jLO.UOjierlOO.
Beconia Vernon and Arcentea Giitlnta, from

2 In. pots, $2 50 per 100. Satisfaction Guaranteed.

PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

T

Paronychioides Major and Aurea Nana,
30,000 fine bushy plants, from 2}>i inch pots.
Price, $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000, ready now.
E. FRYER, Berrlman St. &:New Lots Ave., B'klyn, N. Y.

Mention the FloriBta' Exchange when writing

GERANIUMS g°u"tt L?Tav?r,ti:

Beaute Poltevlne, Glolre de France. Mrs. J. M. Gaar.
Prof. Polrault,3-tnch. $3 00per 100; 3J^-lnch,$4.00per
100 ; 4-Incb. %5 per 100. Mme. Sallerol, 216-Inch pots
$2.00 per 100. ^ ^ '

PANSIES >n bloom, $2.00 per 100.

ASTERS In poU. $1.00 per lOO. Mixed Victoria,
Truflaufs mixed. Mixed Comet. While Comet; Sem-
pie's Asters, separate colors, white, pink, lavender,
crimson and purple.

DWARF ZINNIAS i°t ffrcr u"''" '^°''"''
Cash with Okdek,

COLEUS. CANNAS. GERANIUMS.

Kooted CultingH and Pol Flouts.

C'Ol.EUS-Kooted cuttings. 10 varieties, 90c. per
100; $G0O per 1000. Verschaffeltll and South Park
Beauty. 2}!; m., $2 50 per lOO.

CANNAS— Three varieties, from 3i^ Inch pots
$3.5it per 100.

GEllANIUBIS— Twelve varieties, mixed, from
soli, $1.50 per 10(1 ; $12.0(1 per 1000. From 214 Inch pots,
$2 50 per lOO; $20 00 per 10(«l.

Cash with order. For varieties address.

McBRIDE'S NURSERY, Alplaus, N. Y.

Mention the Florlstf' Kxchanee when writing

VIIGII VHBIE&HTII

From 4 In. pots, strong plants, $8.00 per 100.

From 4 Inch pots. In bloom
Memorial Day, $7.00 per 100.

T. J. KING, - Kewburyport, Mass.

Merttlon the IHnrtwta' Exchangt' whun writing

COLEUS

VERSCHAFFELTII

AND

GOLDEN BEDDER

2li inch pots,
$2.00 per 100; $1800 per 1000.

J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

Browallia Major

(Giant), 3 Inch, 5(lc. per doz.
nuVOai IC (Chlneae Lantern Plant),
r n I dllLId from boxeB,$1.50 per 100.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS ^h' ¥sr.:

bus, Modesto, Philadelphia, Whllldin, V.
Morel. M. Dean, Bonnaffon, Yanoma, Pink
and White Ivory, L Canning, 2 Inch. $2.00
per 100. Yellow Ivory and Pennsylvania
(new), (iOc. per doz.

1. G. EISELE, - Philadelphia, Pa.

20th and Ontario Sts.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

BLTEBIIBIITHEBIIIi

100.000 superb plants, in perfect
condition, consisting of the
following varieties:

Aurea Nana, Paronychioides IMajor,
Bicolor, Versicolor, Bicolor Aurea
and Paronychioides Major Rosea.

$3.00 per 100 ; $15.00 per 1000.

J. T. IjO"\7"EJa?T,

Little Sliver, I>J. J.

niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimmiii!iiiiiimmmmi!immiimii?miimii

M.^ntlon the F^n^lsts* Exchange when writir

T

Per 100
Rudbeckla, Golden Glow, 3^

in. pots $1.00

L,>-cIinls Cbalcedonlca (Scarlet

Lychnis), 3>t in. pots 4.00

3 in. pots 2.00

Japanese Iris, mi.xed sorts, 3^ in... 4.0U

Bellls ( Double Daisies) 1,00

Calendula, 2 in 2.00

Coreopsis L,auceoIata,3V^in.,flne 4.00
Coleus, assorted, including Golden

Bedder and Verschaffeltii, 2 in 1.50

Asters, Comet, white, pink, carmine,

2 inch pots, $8.00 per lUOO 1.00

CASH, PLEASE.

LB.SHURTLEFF.Jr., Revere, Mass. EDWARD B. JACKSON, Stamford, Conn.

Mention th» Flori»t«' Bichanga when writing. ' Mention the Flori»t»' Exchange when writing.

NOVELTY!=BABY PRI M ROSE=N0VELTY!

Willbeastandardcut flower everywhere as now in Philadelphia and New York.
Useful color, purple, good wiry 8 inch stems, productive during tbe whole cut
flower season, good keeper and shipper. In pots, is sa.able for Christmas, Easter
and Decoration Day. Requires treatment like carnation or violet Now time to
plant them in open ground. 100 Good Rooted CuttioKS. S5.00; 100 2 Inch
Pots, S8 00 ; Sample dozen by mall, Sl.OO. Sample 100 flowers, for exam-
ination, SI. 00. (Cash with order, please.)

ALBERT KNAPPER, Clematist, Frankfort, Phila., Pa.

Mention tbe Flortst^ Ex(dianir« vfaen vrttSnc.

May 27, 1899.

Thb Plorists' Exchknge.

563

FINE PLANTS CHEAP

Out ofi]4 inch Pat§.

TAI rnC i 15.0*1 Verscbafleltll, fl.m per 100.

LULtUjll.'">.™ll''"l'l"l Bedder, 2.CK) per IIKI.

"^ I lll.fKHI Ml.\ed varieties, 2 110 per Hid.

lO.UOU Sulviii Cliiin llcflman, 200 per UX).

1 000 ( yprriia All<-i'nil«liu8, 300 per WO.

10,000 Keil nud Yellotv AlleriiniitheraH,

$2.00 per 100. Casli with order, piease.

NICHOLAS IMOS, Crestline, Chio.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

COLEUS

Crimson Verschaflelt'i and Golden Bedder.

60c. a 100 ; $5.00 a 1000. In variety, 55c. a 100 ; $1.50 a 1000.
AGERATUM Ulue and White, 50 eta. per 100.

GIANT SWEET ALYSSUM m cu. per loo.

C. A. HAKUIS & CO., - Uelansoii, N. Y.
Mention th» FloiiBta' Exchange when writing

GERANIUMS »«

***•'***' ''*"•'*' in. pots, $3 per 100

VINCA MAJOR VARIEGATAsi°pe''r°ioo
CANNA BURBANK %\^"."*'- *'°"

NATHAN SMITH HON, Adrian, Mich.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

PCDAUIIIMC SUIn, bud and bloom, d'ble red,
UCnMIIIUInO wdlte and pink, $i.00pe. 100.

SALVIA, AGERATUN. VERBENA MA.1I-
MOTH, 2J4 In. pots, $2.00 per 100.

COLGUi^. Golden Bedder, 2^ In. poU, $2 00 per lOO.

CANNAS, mixed leaves, 6 In. high, from soil.
$3.00 per 100.

PANSY CLUMPS, all colors, $1.50 per 100.

CUT SM I Li A X, goodttrlngs, 15c. ea., or by tbe 100.

RICHARD INSALL, W. Moorestown, N.J.

Lock Box, 514. Near Philadelphia.
Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing.

FINE STOCKY PUHTS-;::::^

20,000 AUernanthera8]y|^'°"; ••■••■ *^;^°
Geraniums, up-to-date vars. 3}^ in.

pots 4 00

Asparagus Sprengerl, ready 4.00

Smilax.2 in. pots. $5.00 per llOO 1.00

Chinese and Obconiea Primroses
CASH, PLEASE. No c. o. (is.

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, 0.

Mention the Florletfl' ExchanKe when writing.

AFewGoodlhingsYouWant!

AsparaRUS Plumosiis Nanue, 3 In J8.00 per lUO.

Viuca Varlegata, rooted cuttings 1.5U "

500 iHixed Ceraniumr^, S lii 4.00

1000 S. (>rant (ieraniuinH. 3 In., One.. 4.00
500 Neplirolrpis Corduta, Sword

Fern. 2 and 2^ inches 3 00 "

EneliMli Ivy, 31d 3.00 "

AtiipelopHiM Veitcliii, 2In 2.00

TotiiatoeHt 2 in. pot plants, l.DO "

Hex Beaonia, 2Ia.,$J.U0per lOO; 3 In.. 4.00
Ai;crntiini, blue and white; Double Alyssutii ;
('oleus, red and yellow; Alteriinulherat^t red
and yellow; Violets, Campbell ; Asterw, Seniple'e
Branching; Wcarlei Saice, Clara Heilriian, 2 In.,
|il.50 per UX>. BS^CASH WITH OUIJEK.

GHO. M. E9I9IA9(8, Bie^vton, ]H. J.

Mention the Florlata" Exchange when writing.

SnONG HEJLlliy SM-r

Vinca Variesata, from 2 Inch pots, $1.75 per 100;
4 Inch pots, ISC per doz,; f6.lU per llltl

Double Ivy Lieal'l-erauiunis, 2 Id.. $1.75 a 100.

ITmbrella Plants, 4 Inch puts, fine. $3.00 per iOU.

AEeratuiii, dwarf, blue and white, PrlnccBS
Paulina (new), <iileelioiiia VarieKata, Hy-
drangea Otaksa, FiicliNias, in variety. Double
<i(iant AlyMWUin, Pariu Daisy, yellow and white
giant, C.erman Ivy, Kegonia Vernou. Fever-
lew, Dwarf Gem. All frum 2 inch pots at $1.50 a 100.

Asters, traneplanted Btock, 50c. per 100 by mall;
$3 no per lOOii by express.

ChrysanlheuiuniH, rooted cuttings, standard
sorts. *1. 25 per lltO; $10.00 per 1000.

Alternaulhera, fine stock, $2 00 a 100; $18 a 1000.

El FRYERf Nlw'Lots^Ave., BFOoklyiii HiYi

Mention the FIorlBts* Exchange when writing.

A OTCDC Nemple's. separate colors, rose, sbeil-
MO I CnO pinb, lavender, white, purple,$2 5ealO00

VIOLETS ^^^r***' Double Kussian. per
CAREX JAPONICA crowns, SOc. perm

ASPIDIOM PROLIFERUM ,%^„S^PiVo

CDIDf A Antbony Waterer, strong clumps,

onn/cn $6.ooperioo.

VINCA VARIEGATA ii4 m , $500 per m.
AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII $500 per m
HARDY WATER LILIES-

Pink, white and yellow, one of each. 50 cents.
ANT QUANTITY AT ABOVE HATES.

A. & Q. ROSBACH, Pemberton, N. J.

Mention the Elorlata' Exchangra when writing.

STOCK LEFT OVER

Per 100

BEGONIAS, 10 varieties, 214 ia $'.50

DAISIES. 2 varieties, t'M in l.UO

KEVERFEAV, Little Gem.2J4tn 1.60

FIICH.SIAS, mixed, 2)4 in 2.00

CHRYSANTHEMUMS, our selection,

2J4 in 2.00

IRtSINKS, 2 varieties, 2M in 1.60

.SOUTHERN THYME, ZJ4 in 1.60

VELVET PLANT, 2H in 2.00

SMILAX, stroDfT 2H in 2.00

from Bats. 2J4 in 60

PELARGONIUMS, mixed, 2).^ in 2.10

COI.EUS, 10 varieties, 2M in 2.00

LOBELIAS. 2t;j , ) 50

GOLDEN FEVERFEW, 2).4 in 1.60

THE MORRIS FLORAL CO.. Morris, IIL

ALTERNANTHERAS

Per 100
P. Major and A. Nana, 2 iu., good

color $2.00

BEGONIA VERNON, 2 inch ... 2.00
4 inch . . . .5.00
AQERATUM, blue and white, 3i in. 3.50
GERANIUMS, assorted, 2 in. . . . 2.00
3i in. . . 3..50
CHRYSANTHEMUMS, rooted

cuttings, standard varieties . . 1.25
or $10.00 per 1000.
LOBELIA, blue, dwarf, 31 in . . . 3..50

GEO. LLilRD. 3014 Fulton St., "•nT"'

COLEUS

Verschaffeltii and Golden
Bedder, 2 in., $2.00 per 100.

GERANIUMS—

very best sorts, 3 in.

Ivy, " 3 " . . .

Kose, 3 " . . .

CANNAS, best bedding sorts,

:! in

AGERATUM, Tapis Blue and

White Cap, 3 in

Princess Pauline, 3 in. . .
HELIOTROPE. Mme. Bruant

and White Lady, 3in. . . .
FUCHSIAS, in five best vari-
eties, 3 in

SWAINSONA, white, 3 in. . .
COB/EA SCANDENS, e.xtra

line, 3 in

SMILAX, fine, sendforsample

Satisfaction Guaranteed.
Cash with Order. . . .

Per 100

$4.00

2.00

5.00

4.00

3.00

3.00
4.00

3.00

3.50
5.00

4.00
1.00

GEORGE L MILLER,

Newark, Ohio. 5

FINE...
PLANTS

VERBENAS

IN BUD ...
and BLOOM

BEST MAMMOTH

GEKJERAI, COI,UECXION.

STROIIG ROOTED CUniiiBS

.per 100, $3 00; per lOOO, $26.00.

. •' 2.60; " 20.00.

VerscbaHeltll, Golden Dedder and 100

Colpiin, VerscbaHeltll, Golden Dedder and 100 1000

all tue best varieties $100 $8.00

Moon Flower, true 200 15.00

MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS.

READY FOR IIVIMEDIATE SALES.

Per 100

A 1 tern nn I hero, all leading varieties $3.00

Agerntiliii Pauline, 2W In pots 4.00

At^eratiiiii, blue and wnlte 3.00

l:nnnnH. strong, from 3^ Inch pots, $6.00 and 800

CariinlionH, from 4 In. nola, fine stock 12.00

Co leu H, leading sorts, 2L4 In. pots 3.00

5.00

Cuplien Platycentra, 2L4 in. pots 3.00

Gernuiiiins, double and single, 4 In. pots 8.0O

•• "3 •• 5.00

m •• 4 00

'* Ivy, fine variety, 4 '■ 7.00

•' 2ii " 3.00

German Ivy, 2ii In. pots 3.00

Lemon Verbena, 2M In. pots 4.00

Per 100
... $3.00

Niereinbemia (Gracilis

Heliotrope, from 3 In. pots

•■ •• 2H ••

llydranttea Otaksa, 5ln.,buehy

FuclisiaH, double and single, 3^ In. po.s

•• 2S4 •'

Moon Flower, iii In. poU

4 •'

Peiarffoniums, 2^ "

Salvia Splendeni* ana Bedman,2Mln. pots

Vinca Varlegata and Elegans. 4 In. pots

ViolelR, fllarie Louise, 2li In. pots, $25 00

per KXXI; $;).iiOpcT 100.
PannieB, In bod and bloom, $2.00 per 100; $15.00

per 1000.

!>.00
3.00

25.00
8.00
3.00
4.00

10.00
6.00
3.00

10 00

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

Autumn Glory

Black Hawk

Dolores

Frank Hardy

H. W. Longfellow

Mrs. C. H. Pelrce

Merrv Christmas
Mr8."H. Chadwlck
Pennsylvania
L. H. Spauldlng
Yellow Fellow
Philadelphia

Price, from 2!^ Inch pots, ^.00 per 100.
Culllngfordl MlBS G. Pitcher

Eugene Dallledouze Merry Monarch

uladys Spaulding Marlon Henderson

Gloria of Pacific Major Bonnaffon

Helen Bloodgood Mrs. S. Hmnphreya

H. W. Kleman Mrs. McK. Twombly

Harry May Marguerite Graham

Ivory Mrs. J. G. Whlldln

J. E. Lager Mrs. H. Robinson

J. H. Troy Nlveus

Laredo Thos. H. Brown

W. H. Lincoln

Price, from 2J-i Inch pots, $3.00 per 100.

NE^V XRADE CIST

WOOD BROS.,

Ada Spauldlng Minerva

Belle of Caatlewood Mutual Friend

Benj. M. Glroud Midge

Chlto Mrs. R. D. DouglaflB

Dorothy Toler MIbb Helen Wright

Dorothy Devens Mand Adanii

Eurt'ka Mre. S. T. Murdock

Elvena Mrs. Perrln

Golden Trophy MIbs M. M. Johnson

G. F. AtkloBon Maud Dean

G. W. ChlldB May Flower

Golden Wedding Nemefels

J. H. Woodford Pitcher and Manda

H. L. Sunderbruch Pink Ivory

lora Rlveralde

Lady Fltzwygram Roae Owen

Mme. Fred. Bergmann T. B. Morse

Modesto Western King

Price, 2H :nch pots, $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per lOOO.
ON AI»I"I,ICAXION.

Fishkill, N. Y.

MmUon tlie Florl»t»' Excluun* wb«D wittttg.

POX PLANTS.

PerlOO
Abatllon, var. trailinir, finest of all
for basket and vaseE, 2M in,. $6.00; 3 in.,

JIO.IIO; 4 in $16.00

Begonia, Kex, 2 in, $4.00; 3Hln 10 00

Louis Classon tl.OOand 6.00

Fuchsia, Trailing Queen, 2V4 in 4.00

Forget-me-not, wlnter-flowerinsr, 2!4 in. 3.00

Cobiea Scandeng, extra strong, 3 in 6 00

Maurandya Vine, 2!4 in 3.00

Vinca Varlegata, EXTRA LONG, 2!4 incb.
$2 60; 3 inch, $4.00; 3)4incli,$6.00; 4 inch,
$10.00; 6 in 15.00

GERANIUMS.

Mrs. Pollock, 2!4 In

Happy Thought, 2J4 in

Mrs- Parker, 2!4 in

Rose Scented, 2 in

Silver Leaf, 2^4 in

Freak of Nature, 2)4 in

Manettia Bicolor, 3 in

Asters, seedliog

Impatlens Soltani, 2Hin

PerlOO
. . $4.C0
.. 6.00
.. 6.00
.. 4.00
.. 4.00
... 6.00

.. 10.00
.. .60
.. 3.00

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

PerlOO
Alyssum, doubleOiant.. $1.00

Abutllon. trailing var... 3.00
Ageratum, blue and

white 1.00

Anthemls, d'ble yellow. 3.00
Begonias —

Rex 2.00

Incaroata Gig^aotea.... 3.00

Vernon 1.00

Coleus, Mixed..$5al0C0; .60

Cobaea Scandens 1 50

Cuphea (Cigar Plaot).., 1.00

Fuchsia, assorted 1.60

GERANIUMS Fence

Mixed $1.35

Mme. Salleroi..

Silver Leaf

Rose scented

Mrs. Pollock

Freak of Nature...

Mrs. Parker

Happy Thought...

Mars

Mme. Bruant

Ivy

L26

1.60
1.60
200
4.00
4.00
3.00
3.00
2.00
1.60

PerlOO

Tloleta, Marie Louise.... $0.60
Vinca Varlegata, $10 00

perlOOO 125

Daisy, Snow Crest 2.00

Impatlens Snltanl 1.60

Lemon Verbena L50

German Ivy 1.25

Lobelia, blue 1.00

Manettia Bicolor 2.00

Lantana, assorted 1.60

Pansy 4.00

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

VIOLET MARIE LOUISE, clumps, very large, per 100, $4.00.

TERMS, CASH OR C. O. D.

GREENE & UNDERHILL, WATERTOWN, N. Y,

SEAWANHAKA GREENHOUSES

Oyster Bay,
New York.

per doz.

Abutllon. 4 varieties. 2^ inch pota $0.76

Acliyrafitlies- 3 varieties. 2^ inch pots 60

AKerattim, Cope'sJPet. JS^ inch pots^............^ .60

Tapis Blue. Very dwarf, 2H inch pots .60

Alteriianthera. From hotbeds, strouK 25

Aiitliericuni Varleitatum. From flats, strong — l.OO

AlywuiH, Giant Double. 2V2 inch pots 60

Asparagus PlumosuM Nanus. 2H incb pots — 1,00

Beicoulas. Assorted, 3 inch pots «0

•• "Veruon. 2!.; inch pots oO

Cauuas. Dry roots, assorted 50

CbiEuostoma Hlsplda. 2)^ inch pots 80

Coleus. Best bedding vars. 2H inch pots -M

Crotons. Assorted, 2mnch pots l.|5

cuphea Platycentra. 3^ inch pots .60

Dracsena Indlvlsa. 4 inch pots ^-^

»« •* 5 inch pots 3 00

<• " 6 inch pots 4.0U

FarfUBlum Grande. 2H inch pots 75

Euchslas. Assorted, 2J4 inch pots 60

German Ivy. 2H inch pota 60

All orders filled In rotation. Orders of $5.00 and over F. 0. B. N.Y
JAMES C. CLARK, Supt. p. O. box 34, oyster Bay, N.Y.

llratlon tb* FIOFlBt*' Bzchuis. wli«n wrltliis.

per 100
$6.00
3.00
2.50
3.00
l.CO
8.00
2.50
7.00
4.00
360
2.60
6.C0
3.00
10.00
3.00
18.00
23.00
30.00
6.00
4.00
2.00

per doz. per 100
Geraniums. White, Pink and Scarlet, single and

double, 3 inch pots 75

•* Ivy. Good assortment, 3 inch pots 75

Heliotrope. Blue, very strong, 2^^ inch pots, 60

*• " " 4 incb pot« 80

" White, " 4 inch pots 80

*• •' " 2!4inchpots 50

Hedera Helix. " English Ivy." 21^ inch pots.. .60
" " Six Imported Varieties, 2H in. pots. 2.00

I.atanla Borbonlca. 3 inch pots 125

" " 5inchpot8 6.00

• • " einchpots 9.00

Lemon Verbena. 2!^ inch pots 75

IWaranta Bicolor. 2H inch pots -76

Musa Ensete. 3 inch pots j-™

PandauuH litills. einchpots o-OO

phcenix Recllnata. Sinchpots '.60

pllea SerpylllfoHa. 2)^ inch pots 60

Slbthorpia Europea. Small clumps IS

Swalnsona Alba and Rosea. 3;^ inch pots so

Vluca, trailing. Green and variegated, 2)^ inch pots. .60

Cash with order from unknown customers or 0. 0. D.

4.00
4.00
2.60
6.00
6.00
2.60
3.00
16.00
10.00
40.00
78.00
4.00
6.00
45 00
.60.00
60.00
3.C0
5.00
400
4.C0

WM. L. SWAN, Prop.

564

THB F=L-0RISTS' EXCHKNCe.

FOUNDED IN 1888.

Exclusively a Trade Paper.

Entered at New Tork Poet OJUce a$ Second OlaseMatte*
Published EVERY SATURDAY by

H. T, DEUMHREPTeJNDPUB. CO. LTD,,

2, 4. 6, S Duane St.. New York.
P. 0, Box, 1697. Telephone 1854 John.

BEOISTEBBD OABI.E ADDBESS :
Florex, New fork.

SUBSCRIPTIONS:

Bl.OO per year to United States, Canada and
Mexico. S3. 00 per year to foreign coun-
tries in postal union. Payable in advance.

ADVERTISEMENTS!

Copy must reach this office not later than
Thursday in order to secure insertion in issue
of the following Saturday.

Bate, 81.00 per Inob. Special positions
extia. Discounts on contracts of one month
or longer.

Orders from unknown parties must be accom-
panied by cash or satisfactory references.

Contents.

A Varied Program . ; . . .664
American Institute Snow . . , .564
Among the Growers .... 561, 663
Briefs for Bosy Florists . . . .567

Catalogues Received 567

Changes in Business 557

Echoes from the Alleys .... 560
ESLER, Miss M. U. (Portrait) . . .669
Experiment Stations, The . . . .566
Flowers for Decoration Day . . .567
Good Stock, Growing of . . .561

Ladies' Night at New Vork . . . 569

Lilacs (IIIub.) 668

Mignonette from Cuttings . . .567

Nursery Department 569

Obituary :

M. Semmler, J. Krebs .... 565

Pamphlets Received 564

Personals 660

Question Box 568

Seed Trade Report 567

Seedsmen's Cataloooes— Old and New. 666
Trade Notes:

Hartford, Conn 560

New York, Philadelphia . . . .665
Boston. Cincinnati, Cleveland, Detroit,
Montreal, Ottawa, Pittsburg, Roches-
ter, St. Louis, Toronto, .... 569
Chicago, . . .... 670

Baltimore, Buffalo 674

Water Lilies and Other Aquatics . 568
Work Around Cemkteiues .... 558

Correspondents.

The following staff of writers are regu-
lar contributors to the columns of the
Florists' Exchange.

Any items of news, subscrlptioDS, or adver-
tisements handed to these gentlemen will at
once be forwarded to this office and receive
full attention.

David Rust. Horticultural Hall, Sta. A., Phila.
Edoar Sanders. ..1639 Belmont Ave., Chicago.

F. J. Norton, Hotel Berkeley, Boston, Mass.

G. W. Oliver. . . Botanic Gardens, Wash . D. C.
B.A.Seidewitz, 36 W.LexingtonSt., Baltlm're.
C. C. Sanders, 5600 Delmar Ave., St. Louis, Mo.

B. C. Reineman. 305 Lowry St., Allegheny, Pa.
G. A. Tilton, 85 Woodland Ave.. Cleveland, O.
G.A.RAOiiBAM,880VanDykeA., Detroit, Mich.
Danl. B. Long Buffalo, N. Y.

E. G. Gillett 118 E. 3d St., Cincinnati O.

S. D. Dysinqer, 459 St. Anthony Ave., St. Paul.

C. C. PoLLWORTH Milwaukee, Wis.

Wm. H. Mason, P. O. Box 1093, Providence, R. I.

J. F. Coombs Hartford, Conn.

John G. Esler Saddle River, N, J.

C. P. Woodruff, Post-Express Building,

Rochester, N. Y .

F. L. BiLLf. Davenport, Iowa.

Samuel Murray Kansas City, Mo.

J.N. Kidd St. Joseph, Mo.

Wm. Clark Colorado Springs, Colo.

John Nelson Oshkosh, Wis.

H. PAPW0RTH...Palm Villa, New Orleans, La.

W. F. Gale Springfield, Mass.

Geo. Thompson, Jr., 281 W. Jefferson St.,

Louisville, Ky.

G. F. Crabb Grand Rapids, Mich.

E. I. Mepsted 76 Jane St., Ottawa, Can.

Thos. MANTON Eglinton (Toronto). Out.

Fred Bennett, 13 Brandon A., Montreal, Que.
Henry Kruckeberg Los Angeles, Cal.

The resourceful Daniel B. Long, of
Buffalo, is always on the outlook for
some attractive novelty to create busi-
ness. His latest effort is a dainty Sou-
venir Folder devoted to " The Languuge
of Flowers." As he aptly puts the mat-
ter " Through our inborn love of nature's
treasures, it touches a popular chord,
hence it (the folder) becomes an advertis-
ing novelty of merit."

Society of American Florists.

dei'Artment of plant registration.
Mr. W. A. Manda registers Cyprlpe-
dium iiisigne var. Mrs. G. B. Wilson. I)e-
sciibed as follows: Habit strong; leaves
long, light greeu color; flowers laige,
well formed; dorsal sepal yellow, with a
few indistinct embossed-like marks;
petals long and j'ellow; lip rather point-
ed, shining and of a bright yellow color
the brighest of the yellow types yet in-
troduced. Wm. J. Stewart, .Sec'y.

The American Institute Sliow.

The American Institute of the City of
New York will hold an exhibition of
Flowers, Fruits and Vegetables at the
Berkeley Lyceum Building, 19 and 21
West 44th street, on Wednesday and
Thursday, June 14 and 15 next. The
schedule provides several classes for roses
and others for hardy herbaceous plants,
flowering shrubs, wild flowers, etc. Spe-
cial awards of medals, diplomas, certifl-
cates or money will be made for speci-
mens or collectioiirt of superior merit, not
enumerated in the schedule. ,Jas. W.
Wither.s will be in charge of the depart-
ment of flowers and plants; E. G. Fowler
th.at of fruitH, while ('. 1... Allen will look
after the vegetables.

Peisons orsocietiesinlendingto exhibit
should give notice, as early as possible,
to Dr. F. M. Hexamer, (32 Lafayette
Place, New York, of whom copies of the
schedule may be obtained.

Tlie Henry Sliaw Medal.

The Director of the Missouri Botanical
Garden desires to call attention to the
fact that iu June, 1893, the Board of
Trustees of the Garden founded a gold
medal to be known as "The Henry Shaw
.Medal for the introduction of a valuable
plant," and to be awarded each year,
when practicable, for a new plant of
value for cultivation, exhibited In St.
Louis, as a part of the premiums or prizes
to a flower show or exhibition provided
for in the will of the late Henry Shaw ;
provided that the judges or other persons
making awards at such exhibition shall
certify that said medal is "awarded for
a plant of decided merit for cultivaiiou,
not previously an article of North Ameri-
can commerce, and introduced to such
commerce by the exhibitor during the
year in which said award is made."

Numerous plants worthy of the award
of this medal are each year introduced
into the American trade, and the under-
signed will at any time ghadly furnish de-
tailed information lo their introducers,
as to the time of holding the flower show
at which they may be exhibited in com-
petition for the medal. This year the
medal will be offered as a part of the pre-
miums phaced in the hands of the .St.
Louis Florists' Club for award at their
annual Chr^'santhemnm Show, to be held
in St. Louis, November 14—18, 1899.

WlLLIA.M TKELEASE.

St. Louis, Mo.

A department store is about the last
place where one would look for a Gov-
ernment publication, yet quite a number
of the Year Book of the Department of
Agriculture for 1897 is being exposed to
sale in the book department of a Brook-
lyn empoi'ium at 15c. a copy. Evidently
the brain work of the seci'etary and his
a.ssistiiiits has but a small monetary
value in the opinion of the vendors. But
the question that occurs to us most forci-
bly is in regard to the manner in which
these Government publications came into
the hands of the department store—
whether the Government or some one
who is supposed to serve it is responsible
for the books being there.

.Among recent impoi-tations re-ap-
praised and advanced in value by the
customs authorities at New York, were
plants of Industry gooseberry from An-
nan, Scotland; palms and draca^nas from
Anvers; orchids from Belize; palms and
pandanus from Bermuda; and orchids
from i'ernambueo.

A Varied Program.

Something unusual, at least so far as
we are aware, in the line of a program
for a horticultural society meeting is the
one just issued by the Wissouii State
Horticultural .Society for its annual gath-
ering next month. 'I he proceedings of
the three days' sessions are to be varied
by music, both vocal and instrumental
and recitations. We should consider that
this novel departure will have its benefi-
cial effects not only in enlivening ibe ses-
sions but will also tend to arouse from
their slumbers the somnolent individuals
who, especially in warm weather, gener-
ally take a trip to the land of dreams
while theenthusia8ticessayi.stshold forth
their carefully prepared and elaborate pa-
pers some of which, like the brook, seem
to go on forever.

No doubt this enterprising Western
body will find opposition to this innova-
tion; there will surely be those in its
ranks who see no use for these side issues
at its convocations any more than do
the crojikers who frown down bowling
at the S. A. F. conventions or a ladies'
night at the florists' clubs, and who pre-
sume that gatherings of such bodies are
for educational or business purposes
only. Yet despite this ultra-progressive
spirit when a first-class program of
highly instructive material is provided,
they either remain away from the ses-
sions altogether or, when present, make
it their business to leave the room when-
ever the announcement is made that a
paper is to be read, aye, often in the
course of its deliveiy — an action as dis-
courteous as it is irritating. The makers
of programs for our conventions have
found fi-om past experience tiiat their
efforts to satisfy everybody have been
about as futile as those of the old man
and his ass in fable. They have come to
the conclusion that the day of simple
essay reading to hold the audience to-
gether belongs to a bygone age, and are
now seeking a susbtitute that will effect
the desired purpose. This they seem to
find in the short discussion on subjects of
every day importance to the majority ot
the membership, interspersed with a li'itle
of the " spice of Ufe," in the form of enter-
taining pastimes. In other words, while
a desire to generally please and instruct
is ever present, guiding them iu their con-
ceptions of what will prove most heiiefi-
eial, the pleasing of themselves dominates
their deliberations, and this is about the
best method of procedure they can adopt,
in view of the fact that man is a never-
satisfied being— not even when an appro-
priation of money has been made for his
especial benefit, in an endeavor to cater
to his whims or caprices.

Our main object, however, in calling
attention to this matter is to give us an
opportunity to say that, in our opinion,
other horticultural and floricultural
bodies, holdiug protracted conventions,
might to their advantage emulate the ex-
ample ot the Missouri Society.

The Department of Agriculture has
issued a bulletin (No. 86) describing
thirty poisonous plants of the United
State. The subjects named and dealt
with, most of which are also illustrated,
are: Fly amanita (Amanita muscaria).
Death cup (Amanita phalloides), Ameri-
can false hellebore (Veratrum vliide),
Pokeweed (Phytolacca decandra). Com
cockle (Agrostemma githago). Dwarf
laikspur (Delphinium tricorne), Wyom-
ing larkspur (Delphinium geyeri). Pur-
ple larkspur (Delphinium menziesli).
Black cherry (Prunus serotina). Woolly
loco weed (Astragalus mollisslmus),
Stemleas loco weed (Aragalluslambertii),
Rattlebox (Crotalaria sagittalis). Caper
spurge (Euphorbia lathyris), Snow on
the mountain (Euphorbia marginata).
Poison Ivy (Rhus radicans). Poison oak
(Rhus diversiloba), Poison sumac (Rhus
vernlx). Red buckeye (Asculus pavia).
Water hemlock (Cicuta maculata), Ore
gon water hemlock (Cicuta vagans).
Poison hemlock (Conium maculntum).
Broad-leaf laurel (Kalmla latilolia,)
Narrow-leaf laurel (Kalmiaangustitolla),
Great laurel (Rhododendron maximum,)
Staggerbush (Pleris mariana,) Branch
Ivy, (Leucothoe catesbiei), JImson weed
(Datura stramonium). Black night shade
(Solanum nigrum). Bittersweet (Sola-
num dulcamara), Sneezeweed (Helenlum
autumnale).

Pamplilets Received.

.N. C. R.: Out DOOK Art and Beautiful
Homes Edition — From the National
C.ish Register Co., Dayton, C)., comes a
cop.\' f)f this most interesting document,
in which is gi\'en in (let;iil an account of
the gcKid work, horticulturaliy, that is
being c.'irried on s(j successfully" through
the instrumeutality oi Mr. .lohn II. Pat-
terson, president of this company, at
Dayton, Ohio. The various illustrations
jiresented show the results of well-directed
effort in the matter of beautifying the
surroundings of the company's factory,
thus making them congenial and attrac-
tive to the operatives, besides demon-
str.'iting what a little eiicoui-ngenieiit. in
the form of lu-eiiiiiinis. is capal)l(' of In-ing-
ing foi-th from buy .■mil girl iMiipldvcs.

Wecomiiiend the pr,-ictic,-il iiliil.'iiif lirop-
ic work that Mi-. I'aitcrson is directing,
to all similai-ly situ.-ited to himself, and
would advise all lloiists interested in
town or village imiirovement .societies to
secure a copy of tlie document in ques-
tion, in ^\■hich they will find miiny valua-
ble aids ill the \\ a\' of tested experiments
and successful i-csults in creating that
imi)i*nv<'(l ai)peai','nicc of home an(l street
suri-oundings, which is so conducive to
personal comfort and health, incivasing
land valuations and liringing desirable
settlers into improved districts, to say
nothing of the financial side of the mat-
ter to tlie tradesman.

The Review of Reviews for April in an
article on " Landscape Gardening for
Factoi'y Homes," gives an interesting
account of the work inaugurated by
President P.itterson, of the NationalCasli
Register C'nm]iany, at their factory sur-
roundings in Dtiyt<ui. Ohii),now br(jught
to a most successful issue, and working
under a system which is attracting inter-
national attention from philanthropists
and, better still, from business men and
corporations, who seein the result of Mr.
Patterson's work, if followed by them-
selves, a means of iironioting retinemeut
and good feelings on the p;irt nf llicirem-
ployes which will go far toward stilling
the unnatural unrest which prevails all
too largely among the working classes.
The illustrations in the article above
alluded to, show, better than words, the
transformation accomplished.

The "Review of Reviews" says:

"Whatever makes the wage eai-ners
contented with their homes has value for
the employer, for tlu^ gieater the home
contentment, the less likely will the work-
ingman be to do tliat wliich will imperil
it or impair its integrity. The vei-y ine.\-
pensive and simple apjilication of the fun-
damental princi|)lcs of landscape garden-
ing to the factory grounds and the homes
of the wage-earners, is the first step in
the improvement of their condition by
any employer who feels that he owes his
staff more than the mere payment of
wages. The same reasoning will apply
to the managers of trolley lines and rail-
roads, the president of one Eastern rail-
rii.ul stating to the writer that he would
fiflri' prizes not only for the best^kept
jiremises, but also for the best-kept farm
ahnig the line of his road."

Florists should hail this movement ou
the pai't of capitalists with delight, if
viewed from no other standpoint than
that of commercialism, and the Florists'
Exchange would suggest to magazine
publishci-s that probably the most neg-
lected branch of their service to their
readei'S lies in their kick of attention to
study up and devote intelligent articles
to tlie improvement of the home sur-
roundings of the Amei'ican niral and sub-
urban districts. In this respect, and as
a civilized country, we are behind all
others, and our national slackness is a
by-word and a reproach. The magazines
could do much to stimulate interest and
improve these lamentable conditions.
The notable exceptions butpoint out our
defects all the more seveivly.

The Year Book of The Guernsey
Growers' Association. — We have been
favored with a copy of this interestng
volume. It contains the papers read be-
fore the Society during the year, and
furnishes lots of information regarding
freight and passenger rates in Great
Britain for the products grown by the
members of the Association, besides other
useful "ready reckoner" and postal ta-
bles. The numerous advertisements dis-
persed throughout the pamphlet testify
to the business enterprise of the Guern-
seymen. A full niembership list is also
furnished. Thesccretary's report states:
" The jilieuoiueiic'il iuci-ease in the exports
of flowers pi.iuts to the development that
is taking plac'c in the cultivation of nar-
cissi, for it is in tliis class of fiowers that
the incn'ase is shown.''

The address of the secretary is Andrew
Marshall, St. Julian's, Guernsey.

May 27,1899.

The Rlorists' Exchange.

565

OBITUARY.

Michael Semmler.

Mii-liac'l ScinniliT, the oldest flnrist in
lielk-villi', HI., (liril Friday cvfuiii';, May
12, lit lii.-i rc-^idiMice, of a paralytii' sti-dlce
of tlie brain.

He was born on April 10, 1826, in
Kiedridi, Nassau, Germany, and when
nineteen j'ears old learned tlie business of
a dorist. In 1S50 he was married to his
surviving widow, Anna Maria .Semmler,
with whom he came to .\merica in the
Fall of the same year, direct to liclleville.
After a three years' residence in .St. Louis,
he returned to liclleville .ind started his
own business at Too .Mascoutah avenue,
conducting it for thirty-seven years until
Ids death. Besides his widow, he leaves
surviving four daughters and two sons.

John Krebs.

The news of the sudden death of John
Krebs, a (Jelvelaud (U.) florist, came as a
shock to his numerous friends in the
trade. Two weeks ago he was stricken
with typhoid fever, which, combined
with rheumatism, caused his death on
Saturday last. The funeral was held on
Tuesday. Mr. Krebs was thirty-three
years old and had been engaged in the
florist business in Cleveland since boy-
hood. For some time he was senior part-
ner in the Arm of Krebs & Fisher, with a
store at IGO'J Lorain street. Since last
August lie had been sole proprietor of the
establishment.

At one time Mr. Krebs was a member
of the Cleveland Florists' Club; he was
also connected with other local societies.

It is to be sincerely regretted that so
young and jnomising a career should
have been ended so soon. T.

New York.

Market Notes.

A slight improvement bas been felt
in cut flower circles .during the past few-
days, and dealers have been able to real-
izesomewhat higher prices for high grade
flowers than was possible one week ago.
The supply of lilac seemed to fall away-
very suddenly and aside from a little that
is coming in from Canada it is not to be
obtained. This fact is undoubtedly le-
sponsible for the better feeling toward
roees and carnations. Special American
Beauty are quite scarce and are bringing
25c. Uf the shorter stemmed and Inferior
flowers there is still an abundance, and
these can only be disposed of to the
fakirs, at any price they are willing to
pay. Hylirid roses are not so plentiful
just now, nor is the stock of Bride and
Bridesmaid nearly so large as it was
some time ago. Mildew is more in evi-
dence than at any other time this year,
and is the cause of many flowers being-
sold at Hve or si.x iloUars a thousand.
Specials in some instances have lirought
$H per 100, but $5 istheprevailingHgure.
Meteor are fairly plentiful, and when the
foliage Is good .fU per 100 is realized.
Pink sweet peas are selling well, the best
bringing fl per dozen liuuches. White
varieties do not move so rapidly neither
do those of the darker shades. Enough
smilax is now being received to supply
all di-mands and the price per string has
dropped a few points.

The sujiply of carnations has fallen off
considerably, and prices for the same
have materially stiffeued. In some in-
stances Bradt have sold at ${i, and Maud
Adams at f5 per 100; standard varieties
have brought from $1 to .1fl..50 per 100.
Narcissus poeticus is still on hand, but
buyers do not want it any more. Out-
door valley is also very abundant, the
supply being much in excess of the de-
mand. Gladiolus spikes are now coming-
in and are much sought after for decora-
tive purijoses. The best flowi-rs, tluit is,
those spikes that are straight and of the
lighter shades of color, bring 15e. each.

The News.

A movement is on foot which, if
carried out, will prove a great boon to
the commission men and their employes
during the hot .Summer months. This is
not less than a plan to close the whole-
sali- stores at an early hour in the after-
noon tlirciiigh the months of June, July,
and August! We understand that a peti-
tion will shortly be circulated among
those interested and it is to be hoped
that the signatures of all will be forth-
coming.

Clinton Market continues to be well
patronized by plant buyers and soft
wooded stock especially finds quick sales.

The auction rooms are doing a larger
business than ever before. Palms and

bedding plants are the principal stock
offered. Neither Elliott &8ousnorCleary
& Co. will hold sales next Tuesday, that
being Decoration Day. Friday's sale will
occur as usual.

Among the retailers business has been
fairly good, the closing for the season of
many private schools having made quite
a demand for commencement favors.

Joseph Fleischman, the Broadway
florist, recently purchased a property on
East 29tli street at the price of .t;3S,000.
On this site he will build a twelve-story
apartment house to cost, it is reported,
in tlie neighborhood of f i;iO,000.

At the Americau Art Galleries, Wednes-
dav evening, a dwarfed cedar, snpimsed
tobeSuO years old, brought $ll.'00 at
auction. Home products when sold at
auction always fetch a price in propor-
tion to their size, but with Japanese
stock this rule would seem to be reversed.

Interest in bowling seems temporarily
waning. One solitary member showed
up at the alleys on Monday afternoon
last.

Why could notthe Florists' Club get up
some kind of, an e-xcursiou to be partici-
pated in by members and their wives and
friends during the Summer months !

A. D. Rose has rented Michie's green-
houses at Montclair, N. J., and will run
the same in conjunction with his houses
in Jersey City.

J. A. I'enman is taking orders for the
forthcoming Florists' Mannual, written
by Wm. Scott, of Buffalo, N. Y.

H. Abel will give up his store at 409
Fourth avenue after June 1 next.

The Greenwood Florists' Association
will have a day's outing at Ulmer Park
on June li.

The New York Gardeners' Society will
hold a strawberry exhibition Saturday,
June 10, at the Terrace Gardens, 140
East 5t)th street. Several prizes will be
competed for. Contributions of flowers,
other fruits and vegetables ,-ii-e solicited.
Address all communications relative to
the show to J. W. Withers, 130 Liberty
street.

In the evening, at the Central Opera
House alleys, OTth street and Third av-
enue, a friendly game of bowls will be in-
dulged in and a collation served.

Philadelphia.

Market News.

There has been a slight change for
the better in the cut flower market tlie
past week, owing tothe supply falling off
somewhat, yet tliere are more flowers
than are demanded. Prices continue to
rule low—?;! per dozen is yet asked for
the best grade of American Beauty and a
few sales are made atthis price. The best
grades of teas have been in better de-
mand; .•?.■) per 100 is asked for extras.

Carnations are not quite so plentiful,
but many remain unsold and flnally
when two or three days old go tothe
street men; f 1.50 per 100 is obtained for
a few extra fancy blooms, the bulk of the
sto(-k, lio\\ever,goesatf 1. Sweet peasare
selling fairly well at 50c. to GOc. per 100.
Smilax realizes 15c. and 20e., according
to quality and is not in over-supply.

Some bedding plant stock is already
becoming scarce at wholesale; many
people are now hunting for geraniums.
Owing to low prices the past two years
not so many of these plants have been
grown. Ivies are also getting scarce
around the cemeteries and scarlet sage is
likewise in brisk demand.

The News.

Fred Eliret, wholesale florist, has a
brand new httle girl at his house, who
arrived last Saturday morning.

A delegation of florists from Baltimore
w-ill visit the Philadelphia Club on Satur-
day, May 27. There will be open house
that night. The chief event will be a
bow-ling match, Philadelphia vs. Balti-
more.

Eddie, sou of Chas. Kahlert, died on
Tuesday last after a lingering illness.
Much sympathy is felt for the parents in
their bereavement.

A good delegation from the Florists'
Gun Club will leave on Monday next for
Erie, to take part in the St.-ite shoot.
Our Club now holds the cliaTiiiiioiisliip
cup for six man team, and it is hoped it
will be able to retain the trophy.

David Kust.

Pittsfield, Mass.
iThe high windsof last week blew- down
a carnation house belonging to John
White. The ventilators were open, the
root was taken off and the side walls col-
lapsed. The damage is being repaired.

Akers HE 67?

Allen J K in

Alleu W S 67'2

Am Gardening 670

Am Jadoo Oo 676-76

Am AoseOo... .66d-71

AmosN 663

Asehmann Q 676

AsmuB R 661-71

Bader J 671

Baker W J 672

Baker J T Si6'2

Bald-win A J 659

BallerFA 6S9

Basaett h Washburn 67a
Bayersdorfer H & Co 678

Becker Fred 0 671

Beckert WO 578

Benedicta H 671

BergerH H&Oo 666

Blauvelt & Gnttman 67-2
Bobbink & Atkins... 6C9

Boerner Fred 67 1

BoUes FA 669

Boston Letter Co. ... 674

BralnardD W 661

Brendel Letter Co.. . 674

BrtntonWP 678

Bunyard HA 670-673

Burkl F ... 670

Burpee W A & Oo . . .. 667

Butz WF4PT 678

Byam E J 671

Campbell C 4 A .'161

Carmody J D 576

Cavanaugh Mrs M . . 561

Chinnlck W J 66-2

Oleary & Co 678

Cliffe's Q-houses.. 670-71
Olucae&BoddlngtoD

Oo 656

Oonard & Jones Oo .. 568

OonnellB 668

CormbsJ 671

Cottage Gardens — 660

Cowen'sNSons 676

Cox Seed Co 667

Orabb & Hnnter 682

Crali! Bobt s Son ... 670
Crowl Fern Oo. . . 574
Cunningham J. H.. 663
CutFlower Exchange 572

Dammanu & Oo 567

Dane C J 668

Davis AB4 Son 5.-,9

Decker BlauveltOo.. 672

Doming Oo 676

Deutsche Gartner

Zeitung 674

DeWittPM 662

Dletsch A 4O0 671)

Dillon J L 562

Dlngee 4 Oonard Co. 57 1
Doruer F & SonsOo. 668

Dreer Hy A 677

DQmont4Co 672

Eastern Cbem Co. . . 675
Edwards* Docker.. 574

EhretF 673

ElchholzH 662

ElseleO 678

ElsoleJ Q 662

Elizabeth NurseryOo 667
EhiottWm &8ons.. 666

Ehiott W H 573

Ellis & PoUworth.,. 675
EUwanger 4 Barry.. 569

ilmtuaus Geo M 663

FauBtHQ 4 Co 676

F & F Nurseries . . . 669
Florist Hall AsB'n. . . 676

FosterFG 671

Foster LH 671

Fryer E 66'-63

Germain Fruit Co... 667

OlbbonsH W 577

Giblin4 0o : 676

Gordon J P 662

Oorton4Lldgerwood

Co 676

Greene 4 Dnderhill 663

OunlherWH 672

Hackett Jno4 Oo... 668
Hancook04Son... 658

HargedineEO 569

Harris 0 A 4 Co 663

HartM A. 672

HeissJB 671

HenneckeCCo 674

Herendeeu Mfg Co. . 677

Herr AM 671

Herrmann A 678

Hews AH4 Co 674

Hicks 4 Crawbuck.. 572

HilflngerBros 674

HI11EG4C0 673

HippardB 677

Hitchings 4 Oo 677

Hoffmeister Flor'lCo 670

HolbrookBros 677

Holton 4 Hunkel Oo 672

Horan EC 672

HornorC B & Son.. 678
Hort'l Advertiser... 574
Hulsebosch Bros.... 567

InsallR 563

Intemat'l Heater Co 676

JacksonEB 562

Jackson 4PerklnBOo 570

Jacobs 8 4 Sons 677

JennlngsEB 562

Johnson 4 Stokes... 557

JonesH T 670

JoostenO H 656

Easting Wm F 673

Kay Wm H 576

KelseyHP 673

Kennicott Bros Oo. . 573

Kidd WM 662

KingTJ 666

Knapper A 662

KuehnC A 673

Lager 4 Hnrrell.... 678

Laird Geo. 1 563

Lakeview Rose Gard 658
Langjahr AH . ... 672

Lang J 672

LeOierse F 671

Leuly E 570

Liutbicum J 8 669

Lockland LumberCo 674
Logan Ave.O'bouses 568

Long D B 575

Lord 4 Burnham Co 677

Lovett J T 662

Ludemanii F 671

MacDonald 4 Mc-

Manus 672

Mad-rP 662

McBr de's Nursery.. 662
McCarthy N F 4 00. 672
McFadden EC... 566-71
McKellarftWinterson672

MerkelC 4 Son 668

Meyer J C 4 Oo 674

Michel HyF 656

Michel P 4 BOo.... 673

MillangF 672

Miller AL 669

MillerOL 663

Minor WL 562

Moninger John C Co 676

MoonSO 669

Moon W HCo 559

Morris Floral Oo 5ii3

Moss G M 673

Murphy Wm 658

Myers 4 Co 677

NafI Florists' Board

ofTrade 676

National PlantCo... 669
N T Out Flower Co.. 672
NTMktOAssn.... 666
Newman J 4 Sous... 670
Newport Nursery Co 559

Nlessen L 673

Ormsby E A 577

Ouwerkerk P 669

Parry J R 667

Peacock W P 659

PennockSS 572

Pierce F O Co 676

PlersonFRCo 666

Pittsburg Out Flower

Co 672

Pltzonka Q 659-78

Plant Seed Oo 657

ProcterC H 670

PullenA 669

Quaker City Mach Co 676

Bawlings EI 662

Rawson W W4 0o.. 667

Reck J 662

Red Towers Green-
houses 676

Reed 4 Keller 675

Reeser 0 A Co 670

ReidE 673

Relnberg Bros.... 670-73

Renard Jos 668

Reynolds A L 570

Richmond Stove Co. 676
iilckseokerObas H.. 573
Rider-Ericsson En-
gine Co 576

RlppergerG 675

Roemer F 557

RolkerA4Son8 675

Rosbacb A 4 Q 663

Rose Mfg Oo 675

Rupp J F 666

Kutledge Nurseiies. 668

RyersonUO 676

Sacbse A 678

Schiller J L 557

Schmidt J 0 678

SchmitzFWO 666

Schulthels A 671

SchultzA 668

SchwabeOO 662

SohwelnlurthWm... 671

ScoIlayJnoA 676

Scott John 578

SeaOUff Nursery... 662

Seawanhaka Ghs 663

SeldelD B 667

ShelmlreWR 6.58

Shellroad O'h'se Co. 562

Sheridan WF 672

Shurtleflf J B Jr 562

Siebrecht4 Son 671

Skabcura Dip Co 674

Smith N 4 Son 663

Smooth On Mfg Co. 676

SoltauO 4 Co 668

Stearns A T Lum Oo 676

SteffensE 675

StLouisOutFlow'rCo 673
Stoothofl'H A 4 Co.. 668
Storrs 4 Harrison Co 671

StuderN 671

Stumpp 4 Walter Oo 666

Stuppe Wm 678

Sutherland O A 672

Suzuki * Ilda 667

Tiber ER 662

Taylor E J 658-78

Thorburn J M 4 Co. 657
TobBCco Warehous-
ing & Trading Co. . 676
Traendly 4 Schenck 572
Van Home OriSen

4Co 676

Vaughan's Seed

Store 666-78

Vincent R Jr4 Son.559-70
Vredenburg 4 Oo... 574

WatsonTR 669

Weber 0 S 4 Sons. . . 676

Weber H 4 Sons 670

Weeber 4 Don 567

Welch Bros 672

Whilldin Pottery Co 674
WiebeFS 669

Wletor Bros 670-73

WiUowmead Gardns 578

Wlttboldaeo 571

WoUAQ4Bro 676

Wood Bros., 663

Wood Glass Oo 676

Young J 672

Young TJr 612

Index of Advertisements.

PI.ANTS, SEEDS,
BULBS. FLOWERS,

Abutilon 563

Acalypha 655

Achyranthes 663

Ageratum 662-63-78

Allium 666

Alternanthera. . 669-62-63

-7»

Alyssum 663-78

Ampelopsis. 657-68-69-63

Anemone 559

Antberlcum 658-63

Aquatics 667-63

A<iullegia 678

Aralia 571

Araucarias 571

Asparagus . .556-66-67-58

-59-61 -6S-71

Aspidistra 668

Aspldiuui 663

Asters 662-63-78

Azaleas 566-69

Begonias. . . . 566-69-61-62

-63-71
BougainviUeas .... 671

Beuvardia 662-78

Browallia 662

Bulbs (not specflc-

ally indexed.... 667-78

Caladium 666

Calendula 662

Calceolarias 666

CaUas 666-67

Candytuft 678

Cannas . . 656-69-62-63-71

Carex 663

Carnations. .556-58-63-70

-78

Celery 669

Ohienostoma 663

Chrysauthemums . 656-68

-69-62-63-70-78

Cinerarias 565-56

Clematis 666-67-69

Olivia 671

Cobsa 663-78

Coleus 661-62-63-78

Coreopsis.. 562

Corn Flower ... 678

Cosmos 578

Crocus 656

Crotons 663-70

Cuphea 663

Cut Flowers 672-73

Cycas 655-57

Cyclamen 666-62-78

Cyperus 663

Dahlias 656-69

Daisies 562-63

Dracienas. .. 665-67-68-62

-63-71-78

Farfuglum 663

Fems.666-66-57-63-71-74

-78

Feverfew 563

Flcus 666-71

Freesia 656-67

Fuchsias. . . . 653-61-62-63
Geraniums .655-68-69-61

62-63-71-78

Gladioli 566-59

Glechoma 663

Gloxinias 656

Heliotrope 563-78

Hollyhocks 656-78

Hyacinths 666-78

HydranBeas.656-f8-69-63

-71

Impatiens 563

Iresines 663

Iris 666-62

Ivy 668-69-63

Jonquils 556

Laotanas 663

Laurus 666-59

Leaves and Sprays. . 575

Lilmms 556-56-59

Lilyof the Valley. 666-72

Lobelia 663-78

Lychnis 662

Manettla 563

Marantas 658-^3

Mignonette 555

Musa 563

Mushroom Spawn.. 675

Myosotis 655-63

Narcissus 656

Nasturtium 668

Nierembergia 663

Orchids 672-78

PiBonias 656-59

Palnis.566-6 6-67-63-70-71

Pansles. . 666-66- 67-62-63

-78
Pelargoniums. .565-62-68

Petunias 669

Phlox 678

Physalls 662

Piles 663

Pinks 668

Poppy 659

Prlmulas.655-66-68-6-2-63
-71

Pyrethrum 678

Rhododendrons 569

Roses.. . .658-59-61-70-78

Rudbeckia 662

Salvia 663

Seeds (not specifi-
cally Indexed) ..556-67
-78

Selaginella 662

Shrubs — Evergreen,
Ornamental and
Flowering (not
specifically in-
dexed) 669

Sibthorpia 663

SmaU Fruits 649

Smilax ..659-62-63-71-78

Spirssa 569-63

Strawberry Plants... 659

Swainsona 663

Sweet Peas 556

Thyme 663

Trees (Fruit and Nut) 559

-70
Trees (Shade and
Evergreen). . . 569-70-78

Tuberose 656

Tulips 666

Vegetables 669-63

Velvet Plant 563

Verbenas . 663

Vlncas . . . 656-68-69-62 -63
Vines and Climbers
(not specifically

indexed) 669-62-63

Violets 658-62- 63

Zinnia 662

MISCELLANEOUS

Auctioneers 57-2

Baakets 566 75-78

Buard ofTrade 675

Boilers 660-76-77

Books 660-61-74-78

Boxes 674

Business Opportuni-
ties 660

Cut Flowers. Whole-
sale and Commis-
sion Dealers . . . 572-73

Fertilizers 675-76-78

Florists' Letters 674

Florists' Supplies 572

-73-7.5-78
Flower Pots, Vases,

Tubs etc. 665-72-74-75
Fruit and Flower

Plates 674

Glass 675 76-77

Glazing Points 677

GreenhouseCon-

struction 577

Greenhouse Lumber 574

-76-77
Greenhouse Requi-
sites 676

Hail Insurance 676

Help Wanted 660

ln8ecticldes.666-68-74-67
-78

Mastica 676

Metal Designs 676-78

Moss... 671-78

Newspapers 674

Peat 678

Pipes, Joints and

Valves 660-76

Pumps 676

Putty 677

Sale or Rent 660

Sash 677

.Situations Wanted.. 560

Sprayers 676-76

Stakes 656

Stationery 575-78

Tools, Implements

etc 666-76-76-78

Tying Material 574

Ventilators 660-76-77

Wants 660

Wire Designs.. .672-73-76

When advertisements are constantly
changed they come in course of time to
have regular readers, and thus the force
of each announcement is likely to be
greatly increased. — Printers' Ink.

We have been favored with a copy
of the Association's organ, "The Guern-
sey Growers' Gazette," which shows the
prini-ipal industry on the Island to be in
a nourisliing i-oudition, judging by the
amount of I lusiuess carried by the Gazette.

Trade of the Phillipine Islands,
Bulletin 14, Department of Agriculture,
Washington, D. C'.— During the five years
lS'.i:!-7, there were exported to the Phll-
lipiues 283 bushels of peas and beans,
representing a value of ^408.

566

Thb F^lorists' Exchange.

Seedsmen's Catalogues— Old and

New.

TIh' dosing years of the 19th century
afford a fitting opportunity for a review
of matters that are of common interest
in till' varied departments of human
activity, and as the Florists' Exchange
devotes some of its valuable space to the
concerns of the seed trade and those en-
gaged in it, It may not be amiss to set
forth in its pages a few facts which may
be found both entertaining and instruc-
tive.

Next to a supply of the choicest and
most reliable seeds, " The Catalogue "Is
the uKtst important branch of the retail
seedsiuan's business.

The individual quantities ,of seed re-
quired by the majority of buyers are so
small, and tlie distances they have to be
sent are often so great, that it is not pos-
sible or profitable to send an ambassador
of commerce (ahas Drummer) to solicit
orders, except in ft'w instances. The cata-
logue, therefore, is the means wliereby
the seedsman obtains a bold and direct
advertisement. An advertisement in the
public jires.s, even though it may come
before many thousands of readers, will
often pass unheeded, being only one of
many claimants for public notice; but a
catalogue worthy of the name arrests at-
tention at once. It is therefore the most
effective, and at the same time, econom-
ical method of appealing for public pat-
tronage and support.

It is generally admitted that a change
for the better has taken place in every de-
partment of human life during the cen-
tury whicli is now fast hastening to a
close. Of the causes of this change this is
hardly the place to speak; but the old
maxim that •'Anything is good enough
if it is cheap enough'' has happily been
replaced by the higher thought "That
which ministers to use and beauty,
should itself be both useful and beautiful""

The object of the catalogue, however,
is not only to spread a knowledge of the
useful and beautiful as they exist in the
vegetable kingdom, but al.so to loosen
the purse strings of humanity by incul-
cating and fostering a love of these and a
desire to possess them. A mean or taw-
dry catalogue willfail to do this, but one
that is well prepared and elegantly
printed, no matter how small it may be,
will find favor at once.

To illustrate the changed conditions of
the seed trade at the close of the 18th
and 19th centuries, as expressed in the
seed catalogues of their respective times,
I have chosen those of John Mason, of
London, for 1703, and Sutton it Sons, of
Reading, for the current year.

The business originally founded by
John Mason, and now carried on by
Cooper, Taber & Co., was a very exten-
sive one, and embraced both the whole-
sale and retail branches ; the latter has
long since been discontinued. The firm
of Sutton & Sons is acknowledged to
be at the head of the retail seed trade in
Europe at the present time, and their
catalogue or Amateur's Guide as it is
termed, is the best and most complete
work of the kind that has ever been
issued.

Taking these catalogues in their chro-
nological order; as Mason's can only be
consulted by the courtesy of Cooper,
Taber & Co., a description of Its contents
and make up will doubtless be of interest.

It is of foolscap 8vo. size, bound in red
calf, and contains In the first part 103
pages and 4 pages of index. A supple-
ment of 2-i pages containing revised
prices for many of the articles was issued
at a later period of the year and has been
bound up therewith.

The accompanying illustration (fig. 1)
will serve to introduce the catalogue to
the reader and to set forth its compre-
hensive character.

An examination of the contents shows
that flower seeds were not in those days
handled by British seedsmen to the same
extent as they are to-day. The full list
of names only numbered 102, and this in-
cluded five capsicums, four gourds, one
pumpkin, red and yellow love apple, four
sorts of Indian corn, horns, hedgehogs
an<l English and Turkey rhubarb.

The accompanying photo (fig. 2) of
pp. 84-8.5 will not only give a fair idea of
the interior parts of the work itself, but
is also of special interest just now while
the wave of sweet pea popularity is roll-
ing over the whole civilized world.

The list of garden seeds is also equally
brief; for example, of peas onl.v 18 varie-
ties are quoted and the majority of these
are not now in commerce. On the other
hand the 12 sorts of broad bcims and 10
varieties of dwarf and ininner beans are
almost all eiiually popular to-day. The
same is true of the 12 varieties of lettuce,
8 of onion, 7 of radish, 5 of cucumber

and 9 turnips which included the Swed-
ish or rutabaga. The list of cabbages is
somewhat more extensive, but the 17
varieties quoted included Brussels
sprouts, Chou de Milan, turnip-rooted,
cabbage turnip and two sorts of savoy.

American tree, shnib and plant seeds
are offered in a separate section. The list
contains 43 names and includes tlie tuUp
tree, toothache tree, angelica tree and,
alas, the Judas tree, also.

The sundries department appears to
have been a rather extensive one as it
occupies seven pages of the book, the
articles offered ranging from minnow
nets to flower of mustard.

To none of the iforegoing were any
prices affixed, but when we examine those

DOUBLE HVACINTH

TLOWER ROOTS,
SEEDS,

■MtorrtD CHiirLT tm-*

HOLLAND. FRANCE. AMEHICA.

ITALY, BOTANY BAY, it

•T

JOHN MASON,

OIANOI TREE, I jl. FLEET ITRBET,
LOS DOS.

fitlitTSD Br r. BMiriur,

raoH nociMt^ nrc*.

1)53.

Fig. 1. Title Page of the Catalogue

issued by John Mason, of

London, 1 793.

parts of the catalogue in which prices are
given it hardly seems that matters have
changed for the better in this respect.
For example, among the 187 varieties of
hyacinths, which occupy twelve pages of
the hst, are D. K. Comte de la Cose, £12
(*60); D. B. Comte de St. Priest, £2.8.0
(j>12) per bulk. In the supplementary
pages we have D. E. Queen Charlotte,
£6.6.0 ($31.50). If price be any criterion
it is evident that double hyacinths were
much higher in populartavorthan .single,
for, although 32 varieties of the latter
are offered, the highest price affixed is to
S. Rose Vimrulam, £2 (flO).

The most startling figures, however,
are those appended to some of the late
border tulips, which occupy nearly nine-
teen pages of the book. For example, I.,a
Heine de Tout, £5.5.0 ($26.25); Cata-
falca, Bizard, £8 (.$40); Pompe Furie-
bre £6.6.0 ($31.50); Yellow Bizard and
Surpasse Catafaica £10.10 ($52.50) per
bulb. How are the mighty fallen! Almost
anyone of these prices would be sufficient
in these days to buy enough late border
tulips to stock all the flower beds in
Madison Square.

The decUne in tlie value of tulips is
equaled by the 260 anemones and 422
ranunculuses, which between them make
up 33 pages.of the list. Anemones Bizard
Grand and White Marmora are each
quoted at 5s. ($1.25) per root. Ranun-
culus Oiillet Pariait is offered at 20s.
($5); Craiuoisie Luisanti?, 18s. ($4.50),
and so on down to Is. (25 cents). To-
day for the latter figure one could buy
fifty of the most beautiful mixture that
has ever been grown. The balance of the
catalogue is made up of 150 auriculas
ranging in price from 31s. 6d. to Is.
each; 167 carnations, 153 pinks (the
highest price of the former did not exceed
21s.); jonquils, gladioluses, narcissuses,
irises, etc."

The supply of illustrations is a very
meagre one, consistiiit; of one double hy-
acinth and a double anemone. Both are
from steel engravings, and for beauty of
finish and naturalness of form these
plates could not be excelled at the pres-
ent day.

Coming now to the latest development
in catalogues, as exempUfled in that
issued by Messrs. Sutton & Sons for the
present year, it is not necessary to go so
much into detail, as the catalogue itself
is accessible at the time of publication to
any reasonable number of applicants on
pa.vmentof about 36c. which includes the
postage.

The accompanying photo of page 114,
taken b.v kind permission of Messrs. Stit-
ton expressly for the Flokibth' Exchange,
will give the reader a good idea of the
quality of the book. It is demy 4vo. size,
contains 172 pages, and may justly be
described as a work of art, executed in

the most iierfect manner and dispUiying
the most exccilent taste.

It is an (qien secret thiit in the compil-
ing, illustrating and printing, no expense
is spared ; the object being to eclipse all
former efforts and remain at the top. OS
the 172 pages only six are without illus-
trations, while those which are illustrat-
ed have from one to seven subjects on a
page.

The development of the British seed
trade itself is adniirably jmrtrayed in the
lengthy list of \nrifties now quoted as
compared with those offered to our fore-
fathers at the close of the last century.
For example, the list of peas has grown
from 18 varieties to the 81 which fitly
occupy the first 14 pages; cauliflowers
from 2 to 15; carrots from 2 to 12;
onions from 8 to 35, and cabbages from
17 to 33 in spite of the fact that Brus-
sels sprouts, borecole, k(jhl-ral>i and
savoy have been transferred to sejiarate
sections. The most remarkable instsince,
however, is in tomatoes, of which the
red and yellow varieties were formerly
offered among the flower seeds. They
now muster 31 varieties and the 4-page
section devoted to them is one of the
most interesting in the book.

Two salient features deserve more than
a passing notice. The first is tliat the
seedsman is now expected not onl.v to
furnish the seeds required, but iilso the
bi-ains which sli;ill guide the hands of the
purchasers in their culti\"atioii. The cul-
tural notes to-day form a most impor-
tant feature of every catalogue, atid it
will go hard with the seedsman if they
be not carefully and comprehensively
compiled.

The insertion of the numerous testimo-
nials is doubtless appreciated by the
writers of the same, for humanity every-
where loves to see itself in print.

Till' .seconil |")int concerns the illustra-
tions.and liere it is that the improvement
is most marked. Steel and copper plate
engraving is so costly that it is practi-
cally prohibitive for purposes such as
this. Woodcuts are cheaper and for some
articles the.v answer very well, but for
delicate subjects, such as flowers, ferns,
etc., they are too stiff and formal. Then
again, the immber of artists who are
capableof seeing and depicting the points
of improvement in a flower or i)lant to
which it is desired to direct attention, is
very limited. The electros produced by
the aid of woodcuts have the same faults;
in fact, they are often accentuated, but a
carefully prepared photograph, repro-
duced by the half tone process, gives us a

section of the trade holds that they are
absolutely essential to maintain the in-
terest of purchasers; are, generally
speaking, manifest improvements in the
productiveness, quality or beauty of the
various strains; and at the same time
serve to swell the profits, which on the
sale of standard varieties alone are some-
times very small.

Another section holds that the novelty
craze has a distinctly demoralizing ten-
dency; is a sign of decay rather than of
healthy progress, and is rejilly a means
of putting a premium upon fraud. While
not expecting to be able to settle this
difficulty to the satisfaction of both sec-
tions, it is nevertheless evident that there
is some trutli in both these ideas.

Bearing in mindthatmany of our vege-
tables and flowers are developments from
usilc'ss wild forms, due to many years of
careful .selection and culture, and' that in
this connection it can hardl.v be claimed
that finaUty has been reached, there is
still plenty of scope for the patient and
intelligent worker in this most interesting
field. Nature is ever ready to lend her
aid, and the possibiUtiesof such labor are
clearly set forth in the greater variety,
improved quality and increased beauty
of the vegetables and flowers offered to-
day when comp.iieil with those which
sufficed for ourfiu-efathers a century ago.
There cannot therefore be anything de-
moralizing in a novelt.v as stich, rather
the reverse; but when novelties are fraud-
ulently maimfactured, either by putting
new names to old varieties without
doing anything to improve the variety
and render it worthy of a new appella-
tion, or by appropriating and renaming
the novelties introduced b.y others, then
uiidoubti'dly .1 gniss and contemptible
fraud has ln-en pei-pet.-ated.

To a course such as this no respectable
house will lend itself for a moment, aiid
the growing intelligence of the masses of
the people in these later days detects the
fraud and shuns the perpetrator.

In this as in every other department of
human life:

" The mills of the gods grind slowly,
But they grind exceeding small."

On the whole, then, it may justly i)e
affirmed that if we are to judge the seed
trade as exemplified by its catalogues it
is in a healthy and progressive condition,
and gives evidence of an advance during
the century that is closing as great as
that which any other trade similarly
situated can show. Viewing its work

84

N'oi; r

FLOWEn SEEDS.

rea, S»«t Blaife

Puiple

Scjrict

^Vh.te

Puiolcd Lad/

.... Tangier
... Winged
Pcriicaria, Dwarf

Tjll

Poppy, CanutioQ

Dutch

Dwarf

Piccoue

Scabioiit, Stany

Slock, ReO Virginia

Wliiie

Strawbcny-Sninadi
Sunflovtu, Tall

D«arf

' Swcei Trcloil
Vciiui's Looiiing-gtala

^.Tclwort

Xcranllirmuiii

FLOWEB SEEDS. 8!

HARDY BIENNIAL AND FEREK-

NIAL,

To W lo*B iW l.5inru^ or mrfik ol Afl.

Auricula'.

Blaltaria

Bdl-flower, PyraniiJ.il

Canierbury BcU,, Blue

While

Camaiiofi. Very fine, {torn capilal named
Flowers

Common for Border,

ColumbirM
Flai, Perennial
Foaglore, Red

While

Iron coloured

Fraxioella, Red

While

French Honeyltickle,, Red

Wliilc

Globe Thiftle

Heans-Eafc

Hollyhock, variety of colour!

Honcllj-, Puriile

I.arkrpur, Siberian

Lychnii, Scarlet

Fig. 2. Pages 84-83 of the Catalogue issued by John Mascn, of London, 1793.

picture which is at once truthful and
natural, and as these illustrations de-
mand a betterquality of paper, and more
careful printing for their proper develop-
ment, there is a distinct gain all round.

The colored plate discarded by Sutton
but which still forms a prominent feature
in many modern lists, is open to the same
objections. Too often the artist is more
intent upon making a picture than in
portraying a new form in a flower, or de-
picting a new shade of color, while " ar-
tistic effects," " shadings " and the like
bring vexiition to the soul of the seeds-
man and disfigure his catalogue with an
unnatural daub.

lu bringing this sketch to a close it is
desirable to notice some possible objec-
tions which may be urged against the
lengthy lists of varieties to whicli refer-
ence has already been made.

It must be admitted that the subject of
novelties is a thorny one to handle. One

broadly and in allitsdepartnients, it has
enabled men to-day to utilize the wonder-
ful forces of niiture in a degree, and to an
extent, the like of which would have
seemed to be a fairy dream at the time
that Columbus was preparing the way
for the foundation of your mighty West-
ern Empire. It has been the means of
adding delicacy, the charm of variety,
and ivliiii'inent of quality to the valuable
vegetable foods of uicTu. It has cheered
and beiiiitified in a thousand ways, and
in an ever iiicri-;isiiig ilrgree of perfection
the stately niaiisioiis of the wealthy, and
the lowy cottages of the poor. It has
lifted men out of their grosser selves, b.v
fostering a loveof thebeautiful in nature,
and leading them to look through nature
up to Nature's God. It has no stain
upon its record : no bar sinister upon its
shield. Its triumphs are those of beaut.v,
and use and peace.

S. B. Dicks.

May 37, 1899.

Thb Florists' Exchange.

567

BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS.

Gladioli— Plant another batch of
bulbs this week, also of tuberoses.

PniMui. AW. —Another sowing of primula
and cineraria seeds should be made now.
To sow later than this is not advisable.

GyrsoriiYi.LA. — Every florist should
have a few plants of gypsophylla in his
garden. Nothing equals a few sprays of
these flowers in putting the finishing
touch to a Summer bourpiet. If not
already done plant a few in the border.

Skedlings of Drac.^na iNniVISA
grow ipiickly wheu once they get started
and should not be held in the seed pan
too long as the roots soon intermingle.
Transplant into flats when large enough
to handle and have plenty of leaf mould
mixed with the soil used.

Young Palms to be grown on for next
Winter's sales can be helped materially
by being plunged to the rim of the pot in
either spent hops or manure. Let the
house be thoroughly shaded to prevent
the leaves being Inirned, and in ventilat-
ing avoid letting a cold draught of air
reach the i)lants.

Propagating Benches.— As these be-
come relieved of the coleus, etc., some
attention can be given to the rooting of
the begonias for the coming Fall ami
Winter. H. incarnata, B. metallica, B.
picta, B. Weltoniensis and a host of
others can be rooted yet and will make
good stock if pushed along.

Carnations.— After carnations are all
planted the land should be worked over
to loosen it up a little as it has been trod-
den down a good deal during the process
of planting. If done by hand the best im-
plement for the purpose is the drag used
for digging potatoes. Use it as you
would a rake, going over the whole sur-
face thoroughly.

Asparagus Spkengkrii has been a fa-
vorite the past Winter. This is the time
to procure the young plants. This as-
paragus does well grown iniaskets sus-
pended, or it can be jjlanted along the
edge of an adiaiitum bench where it could
droop over the side. If a. whole house be
devoted to it, boxes siinilar to those em-
ployed by some rose growers could be
used, putting one row of plants in each
box. As the fronds grow the boxes can
be stood further apart, as that becomes
necessary.

Decoration Day is clo.se upon us and
every plant in Hower will probably find
a customer. This is about the last chance
afforded to work off the hydrangeas, and
it you can't get the price you want take
what you can get as it will be no use
holding these plants any longer. If you
have a nice batch of pelargoniums in
flower they will sell easily, but the old
geranium is the standby for this particu-
lar day. Pot up a lot, three plants to-
gether, using a 7-inch pot; fill some of
them with plants of one variety and in
other cases three different varieties may
be used. Let the plants in each fjot be of
even size to secure a more effective fJot
plant wheu finished.

Flowers for Decoration Day.

What is usually wanted for Decoration
Day are wreaths, baskets, bunches and
simpler " formal" bouquets. The pretti-
est of wreaths, specially appropriate for
the day, are woven ivy leaves, the ivy
polished with olive oil, giving it a clean,
handsome appearance. In making up.
use some natural Sfjrays, avoiding a stiff,
formal look. Now arrange a spra.v or
cluster of roses, carnations, lilies. Mar-
guerites, orsome otherflower, one variety
preferable, and tie with a bow of red and
white ribbon and blue rosette. Give me
the ribbon instead of small silk Hags.
The latter being so much in evidence
something a little different will be more
noticeable, and s'triking effects are desira-
ble when in good taste.

This ivy-ground work-wreath can be
made up several days in advance, as it
keeps well a week or more, if not used
*' soft."

Galax leaves are also used in the same
way, but, to my mind, are less desirable
for the occasion. We also use kalmia
greens (mountain laurel).

Red and white carnations with the rib-
bon bow and rosette always sell on sight.

Bunches of Iceland yjoppies are much
liked at this season; also fleur de lis, late
tulips and narcissi.

Baskets of white and Beaconsfleld pan-
sie8,;when in good condition, are attrac-
tive. Mass growing fjlaiits in damp
sphagnum, which should not be left until
the last moment or they will look
"flaggy."

Victoria forget-me-not is useful for bas-
kets. Low, green rustic baskets or boxes
of double scarlet geranium bedded in
sphagnum, same as pansies, are much in
demand, also a combination of double
red and white geraniums and blue agera-
tum.

A 24-inch heavy wound wreath of kal-
mia, polished as reconiniended for iv.v,
with a cluster of lilies or callas tied with
ribbon and ro>ette is ver.v effective.

Now and then elaborate designs are
ordered as well as unique grave covers,
still in the majority of cases, something
less expensive is more in favor with the
general public. The sentiment conveyed
by flowers happily is not restricted to
mere display.

Along about Decoration Day many
graves are planted over with red and
yellow alternanthera, ccheveria, daisies,
ageratum. geraniums, etc., and if prop-
erly cared for are bright the season
through.

Yes, flowers bloom on !\ grave, and
seem to whisper '* There is no death!
What seems so is transition."

pots, using the same kind of soil as be-
fore mentioned. Pinch the center out of
the plant and place a crock in the pot to
insure drainage and prevent the roots
from going through the hole In the bot-
tom. After i)otting. the jjlants must be
kept close and well shadcfl for several
days until they commence growing, then
air and light must be supplied gradually,
finally giving as much as possjhic, sh.-id-
ing onl.v through the hottest part of the
day. Before hecoming root bound the
plants must again be shifted intcj -fi 1' or
.5-inch pots, beingcareful to suppl.v plent.v
of drainage. Thisis essential, for though
the mignonette delights in plent.v of «iois-
ture it will soon succumb if allowed to
have what is usually termed " wet feet."
Every lead must be kept pinched so that
the plant is kept in symmetrical form.
As Summer advances the glass should be
shaded and the iilants, if possible, should
stand on a slatted bench. I'iiuliiiig b.nk
and syringing must be strictly .'it trndcd
to and as the plants require it they must
be shifted into larger sized pots. If they
are well taken care of and pinched prop-

Fig, a. Page 1 1

Sutton's Giant, m!xed . . p.. p.cbci, i,. »,d n. bd,

picndid ; the folii[-c eitn fin«, «id planu In
;h coU have Fiom 70 lo 108 eiln lint bimnu wln.h lUnd five incha
. ihc f>jli.gc. I iliow«l ihrtr poll a< the mccinc of ihc C.rdmen
tulion uo February j6. »nd r«er.«l a FrnltTaai Ccrnlirare fr.r

CAMr-'.r.Ll. Ca'dtmr H \ht Urghl Hun Lord Aaurr-aLN,

A Collection of six varieties of Sutton's

Ol&ntCjrol&men. sep&racerourjd«(joA loa.

4 of the Catalogue issued by Sutton & Sons, of Reading,

England, 1899.

[Reproduced by Bpeclal permiaslon of Messrs. Sutton & Sons.J

(See opposite page.)

Growing Mignonette from Cuttings.

The propagation of mignonette from
cuttings is so rarely practii ed in ,\meri-
ca that a summary of the methods of a
German grower of specimen plants for
Winter flowering, as given in the Han-
delsblatt, may be of interest to plant
growers and worthy of following. The
writer says that plants from cuttings
are much stronger, bloom better— if
pinched back properly— are more grace-
ful, do not need any stakes for support
and are not subject to any diseases.
First a good variety must be procured.
Take the cuttings in May and put them
in sand without any bottom heat. Roots
will have formed in from 14 to 20 days if
kept moist and shaded. When rooted
transplant into flats or shallow boxes,
using a soil compo.sed of one-third rich
compostandtwo-thirdsleaf mould and a
sprinkling of sand well mixed together.
A cold frame is the best place In which to
grow them, but if th.at is not obtainable
a bench near the glass in the coolest
greenhouse will do. Water carefully and
syringe regularly to keep free from spider.
When large enough pot into three-inch

erlv specimens 30 inches through can be
had by the Fall of the year and, if kept
cfintiuually in a cool house will bloom all
through the Winter.

l)isbu<liling will have to be done also
to keep them from flowering until the de-
sired time, and as Winter comes, and they
are required to bloom, (■(Humcnce giving
them liquid manure twice a week. Cut-
tings taken from these plants in January
will make nice salable stock by the
month of May and are very desirable for
Summer trade.

The One Successful Method.

Costly cards, illuminated circulars, and
all the thousand outside methods of ad-
vertising do some good in special cases,
but in this progressive age, when the
daily newspaper is read in every home,
the one successful method for legitimate
custom is by the wise use of the newspa-
per colyimus.—Pbiladelpbia(Pa.)Times.

And particularly of your trade journal.

THE EXPERIMENT STATIONS.

The Asparagus Rust in aMassachu-
setts. Bulletin 01, Hatch Experiment
Station, Amherst, Mass. Illustrated. —
Gives a full history of the disease and re-
sults of experiments made to combat the
trouble. l'(»llowing are some <jf the most
important conclusions arrived at:

The injurious effects of tlie rust have
been confined tf> dry, sandy soils possess-
ing little capacity for holding water.
Where the soil is heavier, possessing more
water-retaining (pialities, the rust has
caused no perceptible harm. The injuri-
ous effect of the rust is apjiarent onl.y
when the .Summer stage occurs, viz., the
red sijores or uredospores which develop
during July and .\ngHst. The Fall stage
of the rust, known as the black or teleuto,
has been jircvalerit all over Massachu-
setts since l.s'.Ml, but this form has caused
no apijreciable harm and is disajipearing.
The practice of burning the affected tops
in the .Summer has resulted in injury,
and no benefit has m.anifested itself
from burning in the Fall. The results ob-
tained by sfjraying asparagus are not
encouraging. The various asparagus
beds on moist soils do not appear to be
affected with the .Summer stage of the
rust and con.sequently are not injured,
being able, as it were, to resist the .Sum-
mer stage, although the tops of the plants
are affected with the Fall stage during
their period of natural death. The best
means of controlling the rust is by thor-
ough cultivation in order to secure vigor-
ous plants, and in seasons of extreme
dryness plants growing on very dry soil
with little water-retaining profierties
should, if possible, leceive irrigation.
From a knowledge of the occurrence of
the rustin Europe and from observations
made in this State we are led to believe
that the outbreak of the asparagus rust
is of a sporadic nature, and is not likely
to cause much harm in the future, pro-
vided attention is given to the produc-
tion of vigorous plants.

Cold Storage for Fruit. — Bulletin 84
Kansas State Agricultural College Expe-
riment .Station, .Manhattan, Kan. — Tills
is a very serviceable bulletin, givingdirec-
tions for construction of cold storage
houses.the different temperatures required
for various fruits and other valuable in-
formation on the subject generally. For
good results in keeping fruit of any kind,
it must be rather under-ripeand perfectly
sound when placed in storage.

Experiment Station Work, Fanners'
Bulletin 87, Department of Agriculture,
Washington, D. C. — (Jontains chapters on
Soil Moisture, Fertility of Soils, Cover
Crops for Orchards, Transplanting Trees,
The Toad, etc.

The Flat Pea (Lathyrus sylvestris).
Circular 11 Division of Astrology, De-
partment of Agriculture, Washington,
D. C. — Also Rape as a Forage Plant, Cir-
cular No. 12, same division.

Peach Leaf Curl and Notes on the
Shot-pole Effect of Peaches and Plums.—
Bulletin 104, Cornell University Experi-
ment Station, Ithaca, N. Y.

Connecticut Agricultural Experi-
ment Statio.n. — Twenty -second Annual
Report; devoted to Analyses of Fertil-
izers— New Haven, Conn.

Food Products, Twenty -second Annual
Report, Connecticut Agricultural Experi-
ment Station for 1898, New Haven,
Conn.

Curing and Fermentation of Cigar
Leaf Tobacco.— Report No 59, U. S. De-
partment of Agriculture, Washington,

D. C.

Forcing Head Lettuce; Soils and
Fertilizers, Bulletin 14t), New York
Agricultural Experiment Station, Geneva ,
N. Y.

.Also Some Good Berries, Bulletin 147;

AND Analyses of Commercial Fertil-
izers, Bulletin 148, same station.

Fungous Diseases of the Sugar Beet.—
Bulletin 16.3, Cornell University Experi-
ment Station, Ithaca, N. Y.

The Army Worm and other Insects.
Bulletin 9G, Ohio .Agricultural Experi-
ment Station, W'ooster, O.

Cow Peas.- Farmers' Bulletin 89, De-
partment of .Vgriculture, Washington,
D. C.

Nebraska Experlment Station Lin-
coln, Neb.— Twelfth .Vunual Report.

Alkali Lands, Farmers' Bulletin 88,
Department of Agriculture.

568

Thb Plorists' Exchange.

Water Lilies and Other Aquatics.

Head before the Pennsylvania Horticultural So-
ciety, May ib^ iSoQ^by W'm. Tricker, Riverton,
N.J.

No class of plants will ever become
more popular than aquatics; and I ven-
ture to say that even orchids or any
other family can never eclipse them. Or-
chids have a limited sphere and only a
few can indulge in the luxury of their cul-
ture; but aquatics can be grown tjy
almost every lover of flowers; and those
who cannot grow them may feast their
eyes, in fact, their whole being, on the
magnificent exhibitions of these flowers
in some of our public gardens as well as
in many private ones, in every city or
town throughout our laud. There is no
country so highly favored as the United
States for their cultivation, and prolui-
bly no States better adapted to their cul-
ture than the Middle Atlantic States.

Since the introduction and cultivation
of numerous nympha'as,neluml)iunis anil
the Victoria r'egia, other miniir aipiatic
plants have been moreorless disicgarcicd
for lack of size or showiness. America
can claim distinction as being the only
country that has several indigenous spe-
cies of nymphieae embracing the three
colors known in the hardy class, viz.,
red or pink, white, and yellow. The
most famous is N. odorata and its many
forms and hybrids, all of which are very
desirable. Next we have N. tuberosa
with forms and hybrids. This is a very
rampant and vigorous nymphjea and all
growers should be careful to exclude it
from the the company of its less vigor-
ous brethren, as it would soon be a mat-
ter of the survival of the strongest. N.
tuberosa and N. odorata, where grown
together, have been cross fertilized by in-
sects, resulting in numerous forms. One
of our Southern nympha;as, N. flava,
while at home in Florida is not at all
satisfactory much farther North, al-
though it is hardy in New Jersey ; but
this nymphiea has demonstrated its
value in the hands of the hybridizer and
has furnished us with several noble
flowers, partaking of its rich color, such
being among the choicest and most in-
teresting of nymphseas. Then Europe has
furnished other species, notably alba and
Caspary. These united with American
belles have become the progenitors of a
numerous race of surpassing beauty, rich-
ness and brilliancy.

But nature has been lavish in her dis-
tribution of nymphfeas, and other cnun-
trles besides our own have their indige-
nous species; hence Japan, China and Si-
beria also have a hardy nympha>a, while
Africa, Sierra Leone, Australia and India
lay claim to the tender or tropical ones.
While the nelumbiums are also found in
China, Japan, Persia, India and formerly
in Egypt, America has, too, its own lotus
which may have been introduced from
Jamaica, but it is not found in .Inpan
where most others are now so iilentiful.
Perhaps the most extraordinary aquatic
plant known is the Victoria regia.

As I said before, no section in the United
States is so well adapted to the cultiva-
tion of aquatic plants as the Middle At-
lantic States, for here we have all the
hardy iiympha'as from all parts of the
world side by side with our own N. odo-
rata, tuberosa and flava, and I must ad-
mit they are the first to gladden us with
their bright gems in the Spring. Also the
oriental lotuses. These nymphsas and
lotus cover four months of the season
with their dainty, delicate, charming
flowers, followed by thesuperb nympha-as
from Egypt, Sierra Leone, Zanzibar, India
and Australia. These revel in our mid-
summer weather and with the addition
of that grand plant, Victoria regia, we
have a succession of the most beautiful
flowers ever brought together, cinlirac-
ing allcolors — red, white, bhieaiid yrlliiw,
with all the intermediate and intermin-
gling shades of color, as well as size of
flower, from the pygmea form about the
size of a silver dollar, to the giant form of
the Indian species, which is often 30 to
4.'5 inches in circumference, with leaves
over 6 feet in diameter and a continuous
season of flowers from early May until
October.

But you say it is all very plain and
simple to oneWho has had years of expe-
rience in the cultivation of these flowers,
and I've only seen them so and so. How
many of the growers present who have
secured higliest honors of late years for
chrysanthemums, cut flowers or specimen
plants, knew it all ten, or even five
years ago. A man who can grow speci-
men plants of chrysanthemums, or cut
flowers of either roses, carnations or
chrvs.-uithenniTns, e.in grow the flnest
ami i-h(iiccst .-iciuatie (Inwcrs, if he gives
them the same i-arcful attention as he be-
stows on other plants. True, the |.50
prize has not brought out many compet-

itors in this city. There is one great dis-
advantage— the exhibition is too late;
but go to Boston in July, August or Sep-
tember, and you can see water lilies and
competition, "too. Chrysanthemums and
water lilies do not chime; there is one
great advantage with the latter, they
are not floweis of a week or two; they
are Spring flowers and Summer flowers
and Fall flowers, early Fall— they fall
out when chrysanthemums fall in ; they de-
light us with their varied hues and many
claims, all the season long, when there is
life and animation in the garden, and no
class^of flowers yields better returns for
labor or time devoted to their care.

To make a beginning may be the hard-
est and most knotty problem, as doubt-
less there is the prospective failure or
success, and one wants to be assured of
the latter. When practicable, avoid tub
culture. This, as miniature water gar-
dening, is adapted for numerous .Hiuatii-
plants, but many are not satisfied with
a few small flowers, such as water pop-
pies, various lirananthemums or floating
heart, sagittarias, etc.; they want the
large bold flowers of the Egyptian lotus,
and the nymphieas that are seen in an
acre pond. But these cannot be nana-
nized or dwarfed like Japanese pines.
Many attempts have been made but
without success. One might just as well
attempt to grow American Beauty roses
in fS-inch pots and expect to get Ave feet
stems and extra choice flowers.

thused over the water lilies and was will-
ing to spend $3 or $30, say nothing of
$30,0(30. Plants and flowers to beat-
tractive and catch the eye of the public
must be of the highest grade and no gar-
dener or grower can secure high grade
flowers, unless he has a higli standard
and means to beat his rival.

(To be Continued.)

Lilacs,

Highland Park, Kochester, N. Y., is
famed for its magnificent collection of
lilacs, which this year has been exceed-
ingly attractive. Some of the most beau-
tiful dark single sorts are .Mine Mocquery,
Dr. Lindley, President Massart, Ludwig
Spath and Ilubra insiguis. A few with
a distinctly pinkish, creamy lilac tint are,
lilarosa. Dr. Regal, Amoena, Prince
.N'otger and Furst Leichtenstein. .Some
with a distinctive bluish tint are Colma-
riensis, cferulea superba [and Vergissmei-
nicht. Among the double sorts are a va-
riety of shades in lavender, blue and heli-
otrope, such as President Grevy, Al-
phonse Lavalle, Lamarck pyramidal,
Michael Buckner, Leon Simon, Madame
Jules Finger, Emile Lemoine and La
Tour d'Auvergne, the last named has a
somewhat reddisli tint. .Vmong tlirwhite
varieties wiiii-li alw.LV.'i attr.u-t .itteiitiou
are alba pyramidalis. Princess .\lexandra,
Madame Moser and Marie Legraj'e. Su-

There are a few beautiful n3'nii>ha'as
that lend themselves kindly to tub cul-
ture, and they embrace some of the choic-
est colors. These are the .Japanese pygmea
and itsnumeroushybridslrom pure white,
light to deep pink, purple or wine color,
yellow, and a shade between orange and
Vermillion. The only fault, if an.v, is they
are under size; Ijut all cannot have acre
ponds, and where only two or three tubs
can be utilized there are suitable plants
in variety to furnish them most daintily.

Aquatic culture to be successful must
be intense — the best of culture, the best of
soil and plenty of it; best of care and a1>
tention, and plenty of space. The latter
is most essential. One single plant of the
well-known N. Devoniensis or dentata
type, planted in suitable soil, in well nigh
natural conditions, will cover a space 12
to 15 feet in diameter and produce flowers
in rich abundance; and yet it is not in-
fretiuent that people will make to them-
selves water gardens, pools or basins, six
feet in diameter and ask me *' How many
plants do I need to fill my pond?" I
have seen nearly ten times too many
plants in some ponds; yes, in public gar-
dens of high stHUding and repute. I have
seen the well-known Zanzibar lily in a 9-
inch pot that ought to have been in a
box containing from 10 to 15 cubic feet
of rich soil, and many other v;u'ieties
under similar conditions. What was the
result; the sparkling water .'ind the gold
fishes were the chief attraction and I
never heard a singh^ person who got en-

perintendent Johu Dnidjar gives his views
on tlieir propagation, etc., to a Kochester
daily as follows:

" The different varieties of the lilac are
propagated and perpetuated by grafting,
budding, cuttings and layers. They are
frequently budded on the Cahfornia
privet, tlie worst of all methods, because
experience demonstrates that while they
ma.v be increased rapidly and grow
strongly for a few years budded on the
privet, they are so fiercely attacked by
borers, for which there is no practical
remedy, that they soon die out. Root
grafting is much better than the latter,
because I notice in three-fifths of thecases
of root grafting the clous ultimately get
on to their own roots. Soft wood cut-
tings taken in just the right condition
and "struck" in hotbeds is a good
method, although somewhat precarious,
and requires close attention. This
method can bedonesuceessfully, although
we are aware man.v propagators sa.y
that it is impracticable.

" Lilacs do not require much pruning.
In the Winter season we thin out a little
of the superfiuous and weak wood from
the centers of the bushes and throw the
whole energy of the plants into the
flowering branches, but under no circum-
stances must the branches be trimmed
back in Winter, as thereby the flower
buds would be ruined for the following-
season. All lilacs are very much IjeneBted
by a liberal mulching of well rotted ma-
nure around their roots."

The handsome picture herewith shown
is taken from the general catalogue of
Elhvanger & Barry, Rochester, N. Y.,
which ciintaine some beautiful illustra-
tions of this firm's specialties. The effec-
tiveness of such a vase as this must be
apparent to all.

I10E8T10II ML

OPEN TO ALL .... FREE TO ALL
Anawers Solicited from Those Who Know.

( 75 ) Field Mice. — Sweet corn soaked
in a solution of strychninehasbeen found
an effectual remedy for these pests.

( 7<j ) Mushrooms under Benches. —
Mushrooms under benches are generally
an unsatisfactory crop, as the drip from
the bench after being watered is against
them.

(77) Violets in Solid Beds.— Solid
beds are usually preferred for violets,
though some growers are successful in
growing them on benches. If grown on
benches no bottom heat is necessar.v; in
fact, they are much better without it.

(78) A Troublesome Insect. — My
carnations in the field are affected by a
sort of greeu fly at the roots underneath
the surface. What can be done to get rid
of them ? My asters show signs of being
affected in the same way. — Mc.

— Give the land affected a good sprink-
ling of air-slacked lime; then rake over
well to work the lime into the soil.

(79) Fumigating a Rose House. —
Is it safe to fumigate a rose house at 10
.\. M.? I have seen it done.— -Wandebing
Jew.

— Xo. The ventilators should be open
at that time and the smoke would escape
before it could accomplish its purpose.
The evening is the best time for fumigat-
ing.

(80) Concrete Walls for Green-
houses.—Concrete with small stones in-
ternnxed. makes a good wall for green-
house and is ver.v durable. The method
for building same will be found in Taft's
book on " Greenhouse Construction," to
be had of our publishers. The cost of
heating the two houses woidd be practi-
cally the same, as the amount of radia-
tion required would be equal in each of
them.

(81) A Legal Question.— A leases
from B a lot for greenhouse purposes.
.\ erects his own houses on .said lot, and
pays ri'nt promptly. Can B keep A from
reni(i\ ing iiniises at expiration of lease if
no stiipulatinn empowering liim to do
so is mentioned in the lease'.' — New Y'ork
State.

— A can safely remove all superstruc-
tures he erects upon leased premises, in
absence of any understunding to the con-
trar.y, either in lease or verbal. But
premises must be in same general condi-
tion at expiration of lease. A lessee has
no right to alter or reconstruct any
building on leased lands or remove any
addition to such buildings lie may make
iluriug tenancy. In caseof excavation for
greeidiiiuse, upon removal, same should
be refilled and premises restored to orig-
inal condition.

(82) Size and Height of Smoke
Stack. — I wish to construct a brick
smoke stack for a 40 h. ii. boiler. How
high above top of boiler should stack be
and also its size. — J. F. Zijimehman.

— The size of the smoke stack will de-
pend upon the number and size of the
flues in the boiler and the area of the
grate opening, as well as ujion the kind
of coal to be used. As a rule, the area of
a stack is about the same, or slightly less
than the urea of the flues, and with the
other conditions as usually found, a stack
that is 1(3 inches S(|uare would be ample
for the 40 hnrse-power boiler if there are
no buildings or other obstructions to in-
terfere with the draft. A lieight of 40 feet
would ordinarilj- be ample, although it
might vary from 30 to 40 feet, according
to the kind of coil used. Where the area
of the chimue.v is ample the height re-
quired will not be as great as where a
chimnev with a small diameter is used. —
L. H. Taft.

Tbe Good Strong; Kind,

OOc l»©r lOO 113S.

BALES WEIGH SOO LBS.

H. A. STOOTHOrF & Co., :M-156 W. Wth Bt., N. T. City

May

The F=i-orists* Exchmnge.

569

Ottawa.

The weather for the past two weeks
has been fairly warm in the daytime,
cold nights and very dry; but during the
last few days we have had a grand rain.
Most of the Horists had tlieir carnations
out just in time to get the benefit. Cut
tlower trade continues fair; prices low,
stock very unod and plentiful.

The Sprin;; trade, with the exception
of pan.sie.s, has hardly opened up. These
sold well, good ones bringing 50c. a
dozen.

Last week the Horticultural Society
held its first monthly meeting and show.
Scrim was first in pansies and Messrs.
White & Ellis shand the first and sec-
ond on bulbous flowers. J. B. White
gave a good educational talk on the
varieties of narcissi and their culture.

Wednesday last a delegation of mem-
bers was invited by the Park Commis-
sioners to inspect a proposed new park
and pass upon the merits of it as to soil
and general suitability for the purpose —
a precedent worthy of attention by other
park commissioners. E.

Ladies' Nig:ht at New York.

Monday evening, May 22, occurred the
second "Ladies' N'ight," in the history of
the New York Florists' Club. As an-
nounced, Professor L. C. Elson, of Bos-
ton, was the principal entertainer, which
means that the affair was a grand suc-
cess. The professor's subject was " The
Songs of the Sea," and for fully an hour
he held the audience (which, by the way,
was not so large as one would have
wished for) spelllBound, as he told of the
music of the sad sea waves, the " chan-
ties" of the sailor men, the boat songs of

Baby Esler.

the fisher folks and the strange suiii'rsti-
tions of those " who go dnwir to the sea
in ships." His narration was interspersed
with specimen sea songs given in tine
style, of different nationaUties — Chinese,
French, Eussian, Italian, English and
American — ^each one of which, he said,
had the rythm of the waters. He con-
cluded his most interesting address b.y a
splendid rendition of " Rocked in tiie
('radle of The Deep." The professor was
heartily applauded and the thanks of
those present voted him.

At the close of the lecture ice cream,
strawberries, cake and lemonade were
served, after which the room was cleared
and those who so elected tripped the light
fantastic toe to excellent music supplied
by Auctioneer John P. Cleary, with
Treasurer Weathered as M.C., while songs
were rendered at intervals by Messrs. W.
Plumb, C. Plumb, Wm.,I. Stewart and A.
Wallace. A most pleasing feature of the
night's fun were the reeit.itions and sing-
ing of Miss Mary 1'. ICsler, the pretty and
talented six-year-old baby girl of tli<'
genial secretary of the Hail Association,
John G. Esler, Saddle River, N.J. Tlie
audience showed its full appreciation of
the gifted little one's efforts by applaud-
ing her to the echo, and tendering her a
rising vote of thanks. The Entertain-
ment Committee, Messrs. Stewart, Cleary
and Prosser, deserve the best thanks of
the members for the excellent treat pro-
vided.

Among the ladies jjresentwen' noticed:
Mrs. Plumb, Mrs. Hensliaw. Mrs. ICsler
and daughter, Mrs. Withers, Miss Withers,
Mrs. Weeber, Mrs. Herriugton, Mrs.
Birnie, Mrs. Atkins, Mrs. Sheridan, Mrs.
Chas. Millang and daughter, Mrs. C. H.
Allen, Mrs. Leonhardt, Miss Leonhardt,
Mrs. Prosser, Mrs. Berger, iliss Berger,
Miss Stead and others.

Toronto.

We have had a week of rather cold, wet
weather. The change from extreme heat
and drought has made a considerable
number of the roses look very sickly, and
though there are still some good ones to
be seen around, the bulk of those connng
in now are notnearly up to tbestandard.
The cool weather has somewhat im-
proved carnations, and late tulips and
narcissi from outside are coming in in
mudi better shape than did tlie earlier
ones. The past few days have been splen-
did for planting out hardy stock, and I
fancy the tnost of the violets and carna-
tions in this locality are now out.

The cut flower business has improved
a trifle during the week. The general
Ijlant business was rather slow; the cold
weather has stopped the planting out of
coleus and such like subjects for a time.
The plants that some of our people
planted out about ten days ago have not
a leaf left on them rjow. We here fiinl
that it is very seldom safe to plant out
tender stock until the first of June.

A. H. Ewing, Berlin, Ont., was in the
city on Saturday. He reports business
good.

Club Meeting.

The May meeting of the Gardeners
and Florists' Association was not very
largelj- attended. The prize list for the
chrysanthemum show next Fall was pre-
sented by the committee and with a few
minor alterations was adopted. It was
decided to adjourn for three months An
hour or two was then spent in social in-
tercourtie. some light refreshments were
served and a very pleasant time spent.

T. M.

Montreal.

That class of peddlers locally known
as "basket women" are out in greater
force than ever this season. The old pre-
tense of exchanging bedding jtlants for
old clothes so as to escape paying ped-
ler's license now seems to be wholly dis-
carded. The women ma.v be seen any
morning in batches of two to six on the
Iirincipal streets, each with two haskets
Idled with azaleas, palms, rubbers and
other choicestock, with a few of the com-
moner varieties, ])eddling them from door
to door iit prices a\\ay below what they
conld be bought for in any retiiil store.
The question is. Where do the.Y get such
stock to sell again at such prices'.' In
these days, when our city fathers are
moving heaven and earth to find some-
thing to tax, why these old women are
allowed to escape is one of the points in
our municipal government that is
shrouded in mystery.

Pittsburg.

Market Notes.

Trade conditions are about the
same as in the previous week and not
much improvement is looked for until
after Decoration Day. The condition of
the stock arriving is very satisfactory
and promises well for Decoratifjn Day
trade. The cool spell of almost a week
held stock back, particularly pteonias
which will just be in in tine time.

Growers who do a good deal of plant-
ing out and sell at wholesale, are very
well pleased so far, but the small retail
trade in plants is rather unsatisfactory.
Geraniums are sold at from 75e.to $1.7,5
per dozen in -l-inch jjots: the latter price
is easily obtained as the supply of extra
fine plants is not any too large. Only a
few growers hold back a nice batch of
stock f(jr this time of the season, while
others sell everything for any price, conse-
quently are out of blooming stock when
there is a good demand for it.

Some of the finest single petunias I've
ever seen were grown by Randolph &
McClements from seed of their own sav-
ing; afewof theflowerameasuredalmost
six inches across.

Am' ng the visitors the past week were
Commissioner E. C. Van Leyen, Secretary
and General Manager M. P. Hurlbut and
General Superintendent Coryell, of the
Parks and Boulevards of Detroit, Mich,
who are on a ttmr looking over and in-
specting thedifferent park systems. They
visited Scheuley Park and were the
guests of Superintendent William Fal
coner.

H. W. Buckbee, the seedsman, of Rock-
port, III., was also a guest of .Superinten-
dent Falconer during the week and was
much pleased with the fine conservatories
in the park. E. C. Reinesian.

Paterson, N. J.

The florists' club is in a comatose
state. There Is a rumor that it is to be
transformed into a growers' association.

Detroit.

A DAinaiiiaii Sturm.

One of the worst storms in years
struck this city on May IG, doing much
damage to trees, shrubs, etc. The big-
gest loss was sustained by Asmaii &
Dunn on Wabash avenue, where four
houses were totally destroyed by light-
inng and wind, the total loss on houses
and stock being fully |;-l,000.

Fred. Kolbe has rented the greenhouses
of .\. Kris, at Woodmere, for two years
and is to take possession on June 1. Mr.
Kolbe has been with G. A. Raekham for
the past seven years, and makes the new
venture with the best wishes of his em-
ployer. He will make an effort to secure
his share of the cemetery trade.

The cool weather has shortened up the
supply of cut flowers and stopped the
rush for planting out. Rag.

St. Louis.

The Market.

Stock and market conditions re-
main about the same as last reported,
excepting that the qualily is not quite so
good and receipts are in a measureshort-
ening up. Demand and supply are about
equal, not a great quantity going to
waste. Prices rule somewhat firmer
although very low*. The weather has
bei-n wet and cool of late, which some-
what retards the winding up of the bed-
ding season. Reports, so far as re-
ceived, indicate an excellent plant trade;
everybod.v has nearly sold out and some
stocks, such as cannas and coleus, are
vei'v sc.-ii'ce. ,\n emn-nious tr;i(le in pot
roses hits been (lone. Owing to th<' severe
Winter muny of these plants were killed.
There has also been a good demand for
myrile from more northern points wheie
it has been Winter killed.

C. Young & .Sons' Co., who have a fine
collection of Bruant geraniums, report
that these have almost superseded the
common kinds. The firm has had a splen-
did run on them.

Wm. Oughten, with greenhouses on
.South King's Highway and store at 27ih
and Washington avenue, died on May 20,
aged seventy-one years. C. C. S.

Boston.

The Market.

The last days of the past week saw
a .shortening up in the quantity of stock
in the market whicli was also noticed
Monday and Tuesday of this week— cold,
rainy weather and the coming of Decora-
tion Day which "necessitated" the hold-
ing back of stock (as mau.v growers
think) being responsible for this rather
than any increased demand. The gieat-
est scarcity was felt in carnations; thev
made $1.. 50 and $2 for a short while.
Roses were plentiful enough. By the mid-
dle of the week, after a couple (jf days of
good, bright sunlight, everything has
come in a little more plentifully, though
there is quite a good deal of stock held
back. Carnations now average .11.25 to
.$1.50, a. ver.v few fancies bringing $2.
Biide and Bridesmaid make from $1 to
f 4, though a few .select ones realize .|(> a
100. Beauty do not change much in
price, but aVe shortening up a little.
Kaiserin and f'arnot are becoming a lit-
tle more plentiful and make slightly bet-
ter prices than equal quality of Bride.
Valley is more abundant, much of it from
outside being ver.y good, though the
stems are short; .fl.SO a 100 is a good
average for valley just now. Sweet peas
are fairly plentiful making 60c. and 75c.
a 100.

In the retail stores there are large
quantities of dried stuffs— immortelles,
cai)e flowers, milk-weeds, etc., made up
in various designs for Decoration Day,
more so than has been seen of late. The
last three or four years a great falling off
in the demand for this class of designs
has been experienced; butitisthe general
opinion that an impetus has been given
this line by the Spanish-American War.
Numerous designs have been made up of
rather a patriotic description.

There is every prospect now of a plen-
tiful supply of flowers for Decoration
Day, wlnili" supply will be much larger if
the weathi'i- ontinnes warm and liright.
Indoor Ho svers, of course, will be very plen-
tiful. Lilac in the vicinity of the city will
most likely be done, but out in the coun-
trv there will probably be plenty of it.
Deutzia, rhododendrons, hardy azaleas,
candytuft, etc., and possibly a few pfeo-
nias ought to be in, though probably not
in abundance, if we get good weather.
Mathison has a very fine lot of lilies and
Pierce has a big lot of spiriea, both of
which will be useful. There is also promise
of a lot of narcissi, etc.

The bedding plant business is now in
full swing, but has been very backward.

F. J. N.

Cleveland.

Trade Note8.

There is no materiiii change in
trade conditions since last writing. 'Hie
weather still remains cool and has a de-
pressing influence upon trade in general.
Predictions of fro.sts hinder all bedding
outwork; an early cluinge in weather
conditions is anticii>ated. Store trade
during the early part of the week is re-
ported but fair. A good Decoration Day
trade is looked for. It is expected that
prices on cut flowers will move upward
by Thursday or Friday. The following
rates will lie reached: Roses, $:i to $6
per 100; Beauty, .1;:5 and $4 i)er dozen
for the best; carnations, .fl to $2 per
100, extra stock, $3: valley, $3 and $4
per 100; pjeonies, .$0 and *s.

Martin Renkauf, representing H. Bay-
ersdorfer & Co., was a visitor last week.

G. A. T.

Cincinnati.

The Market.

Business remains about normal;
nothing of especial merit is coming in ex-
cept Flora Hill carnations, which are
very fine for this time of year. The
weather is unusually cool; although we
have liad no fro.sts. .vet we have had sev-
eral scales. Decoration Day will create a
small demand for cheap flowers. As a
general thing first-class stock is not
wanted upon this occasion.
The News.

Jolin Seery, with Wm. Murphy, took
unto himself a wife Wednesday, May 24
— Miss Maggie Edwards, of Covington,
Ky.

News reached nieon Saturday morning
last of the death of Mrs. Frank Ball, of
the Cincinnati Cut Flower Co. This is
unusually sad as they have been married
a little less than three months. The
floral tributes were numerous and hand-
some. The s.vmpath.v of the etitire craft
is extended to Mr. Ball in his sfid bereave-
ment.

Arrangements are fast assuming shape
for the second annual banciuet of the
Florists' Society and the event gives
promise of Ijeing an enjoyable affair.

E. G. GlLLETT.

Rochester. N. Y.

A. Diramock and J. .\ustiu Shaw called
on the florists this week.

Tlie rage for purple in feminine apparel
has had something to do with the revival
of the fleur-de-lis, which, Mr. Keller says,
is fast coming into denifind, together
with some other old-fashioned flowers,
such as piponies and poppies.

.\ll the gieenhouses are well stocked
with potted plants for Decoration Day
jinrposes. The iiast few days of bright
weather .snccirding a week of continu-
ously clouded skies has helped to advance
stock materially and the supply is so
great that the prices have dropped very
low.

John Vick who formerly had a flower
store on Main street, has closeed it and
taken charge of a greenhouse iu the town
of Greece.

The petition for thestopping of all ped-
dling in Rochester, including the street
sellers of flowers, is making raiiid progress
and its weight with the aldermen will
doubtless result in a wliolesale street
cleaning order that will drive the price-
cutting flower venders out of Rochester.

President Barry expected to have the
memliers of the' committees for next
year's rose shows ready to announce this
week, but there has been a slight delay in
reaching some of the men he wants, and
the announcement of the names is, there-
fore, delaved another week.

C. P. W.

La Crosse, Wis.

A violent hail storm visited La Cr<isse
on the KJth inst. The glass that was left
after the storm, 3d inst., was knocked
out liy the last dash. John A. Salzer,
TIipo.'F. Kienahr and the Oak Grove
Cemetery Co. were insured.

The consoUdation of twenty-three lead-
ing fertilizer companies of the country
has been completed. The new corpora-
tion will l)e known as The .American
-Agricultural Chemical Co . and it will oli-
tain a special charter under the laws of
Connecticut. It has an authorized capi-
tal stock of $40,000,000, divided into
.«20 000.000 of 6 per cent, cumulative
preferred stock and .¥20.000.000 of com-
inoji stock, of which .f 17,000,000 of each
will lie i.ssued at this time.

570

The F=i-Orists* Exchange.

MANETTI STOCKS [por Fan
PACKING MOSS ' '^^"^«^^-

SPECIMEN EVERGREENS

l<'(ir Iiiiiiirilinir l>rlivi>ry.

HIRiM T. JONES, Union County Nurseries,

ELiy.AllKTII. NEW JERSEY.

MfTiUnn thp p*loHatw' F.Tfhftng*' wht>n writlne.

BOSEIi FOB WIHTEB BLOOPI

Bride, Bridesmau) and Meteor, from 3 inch

pots, grown for our own plantmu:; we shall

not replant this year; all offered for sale.

$5 a 100; smaller plants, from 3 in. pots, $3al00

Long Distance Tklhphonk 93-11 D.

CLIFFE'S GREENHOUSES, "pSrLr"pr'

Mention th^ FlorlstB' Exchange when writing.

The New Seedling
Crimson Rambler

HELENEi;

This rose Iihh Just Mossomed with us and we are de-
llgbted with It. It Is the origination of a well-known
German Kosarlan from whom we obtained our stock.
Flowetfl are hirgcr than those of Crimson Kanibler,
nearly double and borne in clusters of 2U to 5<). The
color la ft sou, vu>k't-rose, yellowiBb white at base of
petals. The anthere arc pure yellow and bo numerous
as to give furtlicr culor to the flower. Habit fully as
strong !iB CrIiiiHon limnbler hut more graceful. Foliage
like CrIniBon lOunbler but less subject to mildew.
Hardy. A most vahiable Introduction.

f/oS,TinJ-hT.!: $20.00 per 100.

Send for list of otiier roses from 2W Inch pots. Hy-
brld Perpetuals. Evcrbloomlng Beddcrs. Kamblers,
Wlchuralaiia Hybrids, Hardy ClImberB, Penzance's
Sweet Uriare, etc., etc.

JACKSON & PERKINS CO., "/.wt^r'^:

(WnOLKSALE ONLY.)

Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing.

D. & C. ROSES

are the cheapest because they are the beet. We have
In stock over lOiW varieties ou own roots. Including
nearly 2U0 New Uoscb not offered elsewhere, as well as
all the old favorites, at prices that make It worth your
while to send us your list for quotations before buying
elsewhere All sizes from "J?^ In. pots up.

Send for a copy of our New 4>iiido to Rose Cul-
ture for 1899, a liandsomebook of l38 pages, Illustrated
with hundreds of half-tones and ten colored plates. It
Is really a work of art and free for the asking.
TE£DLs*aGEft COtTASDCO., Bo36Qrowors,WestOrOTfi.,Fa.
M«>ntlon the Florl«(«* Exchanjre when wrltlnir.

■ ROBT. CRAIQ & SON, 5

i BOSES, nm, GIOTONS, s

J[ ...CARNATIONS.. "

■ and Novelties In Decorative Plants, ■

2 Market tnd 49th Sts.. PHILADELPHIA. PA. J|

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ROSES!

Yellow and Pink Rambler,
»2 50 per 100. 'Maids, SS.OO
per 100. Carnot, %i per 100.

CAR2SATION8.

Maud Dean, II. White, Alaska, Meteor tS.OOperlOO

CHRVSANTHEMVIMS.

F. Hardy, Modesto, Honna(Ion t2 50 per 100

All Fir»l-t'lnHH [Stock,

ALVAH L. REYNOLDS, Madison, N.J.

Mention the FlorlBU' Exchange when wrttlnr

BRIDES, 'MAIDS,
METEORS

strong. Clean Stock, Itea(i.y for Planting.

3 Inch, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000.

4 •• 10.00 " 90.00

500 at 1000 rates.

F. BilRKl, Bellevue, Allegheny Ca., Pa.

Mention the FlorlBte' Exchange when writlna

HOW TO GROW CHRYSANTHEMUMS

83 pages, well illustrated. A practical compilation of matter contributed by many of the
leading experts of the day. By far the best work on this subject ever written. It contains
instructions for each month in the year, also chapters on Training,; Diseases, Seed Saving, etc.

Published by AMERICAN QARDENINQ, 133 Liberty Street, New York.

Meatlon tb» Florlata' Brehaif wowt wrltlnC-

Bridesmaid C^ccelled by tbls Pie-tv Rose.

MAID OF HONOR „,:ror; Bart..

PlantB in »^4 inch pots now ready.
PRICE: Per 100, *16.00; ,50 at ILHJ rate ; per 1000, 8tl26.00; 250 at 1000 rate,

HOFFMEISTER FLORAL GO., 813 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio.

«E°ALKBT E. G. HILL & CO., Richmond, Ind., F. R. PIERSONCO.Jarrytown, N.Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

REINBERG BROS.

ROSES

PLANTS OUT OF 2H-IN. POTS.

American Beauty $5 00 per 100; $45 00 per lOiiO

Rrldesniald 3 00 " 25 00

Meteor 2 50 " 20 00

Our plants are strong and well grown and free from disease.

All plants sold under the condition that if not entirely satisfactory they are to be
returned at once. tS^No order taken for less tlian 100, Address

51 WABASH AVENUE, - - CHICAGO, ILL.

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^^^i^^9^^^^^^^r^^^^i^^^^^-^^?^i^^^^-»^?^^^^^

POT ROSES

We have OOOO MEXEOR ROSES, in 2 inch pots,
also quantities of the following, all fine healthy stock,
and fine plants. Order and you will not regret it. . . .

100 ItJOO

American Beauty, s.'i.oo $45.00 Bride,

Perle, - - - 1.00 30.00

Meteor, - - 2.00 is.oo

100 1000 $
$3.00 $25.00 S

3.00 25.00 Z

'Maid, -

CASH OR REFERENCE.

WIETOR BROS., 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL.

Mention the FlorlaU' Elxchan^ when wriUns.

IF YOU NEED ROSES

Send us your lUt for prices.

THEC.A.REESERCO.

URBANA. OHIO,
'WboleHale Rose Gro-wers.

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MANETTl STOCKS

(FOR FALL DELIVERY.)

English or French, especially prepared for grafting,
price per 1000. 10,000 or 10U,OOU on application.

HARRY A. BUNYARD, 42 W. 28th St . N.Y.CIty

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

ROSES

READY NOW. 1000
BrldeH nnd 'MaidM*

Si4 and 4 Inch pots,
S'lOOper 100.

CARNATIONS.

Scott and Alanka. well established plants, $1.00
per 100. Cash with order.

CHAS. H. PROCTER, W. Milford, N. J.

Mention the Florists' E^zchange when writing.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

STRONC;, HEALTHY STOCK.

Pennsylvania, rooted cuttings, $16 a 1100

" from 2>4 inch pots, $30al00U

91188 GeorKlana Pltclier, General

'^Toodford, and 30 other leading varieties.

Rooted cuttings $10.00 per 1000

Plants from 2}4 inch pots, 16.00 "

Cash witfa Order, Plense.

EMILLEULY, AngBlique St. S Summit Ave

WEST HOBOKEN, N.J.

Mention the FlorlstB' Exchange when writing

IF YOU WANT TO CROW

CUT 'MUMS- PROFIT

For an early pure white, I recommend you,
by my own experience, to Krow the

MERRY MONARCH.

The first flowers, which are very large, bring
from $1.50 to $3.U0 per dozen, and the lartte
number of Bide shoots which come out after-
wards, often from 25 to 4(J vn one plant, bear
also large flowers for funeral designs, which
make it very valuable. Please read testimonials
"I have seen the Merry Monarch 'Mum In hloom and
can recommend Itaa the heat earliest white, most profit-
able chrysantheiimm In exlsteoee."

Uknrt F. Miohkll.

Testimonials also from Wm. J. Baker and

Edward Reid. Wholesale Florista, Fhila.. Pa.

Strong: rooted cuttings now ready,

•2.50 per 100; 920.00 per 1000.

Cash with your order, please.

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

Wholesale Grower of Pot Plants,

1012 Ontario St., Rising Sun. Ptiila., Pa.

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PLANT THEM NOW.

Extra fine, well grown stock,
from 2 and 23^ inch pots.

EARLY VARIETIES. per 100

Geo. S. Kalli $3.00

Wm. Simpson 3.00

Mrs. E. «. UllI 3.00

M. de Alontmort 3 00

Mrs. H. Robinson 3.00

Ivory 3.00

Glory of the Paclflo 3 00

Marlon Henderson 3.00

Mrs. .John Whilldin 3.00

Merry Monarch 3.00

MID-SEASON TO LATE. per too

Virland-Moral $3 00

Golden Wedding: 4.00

Mrs. Perrln 3 00

Maud Dean 4.0O

Wm. H. Lincoln 3.50

Nlveu. 3.00

Mrs. S. T. Murdock 3.00

Golden Plume 3 00

E. Dailledouze 3 50

Modesto 3.50

Major BonnalTon 3.00

Ten plants at 100 rates.
Send for complete list of New and

Standard Varieties.

Five per cent, discount on all orders

amounting to $5.00 or over.

Special discounts on large orders.

H.WEBERS SONS, Oakland, Md.

Chicas:o.

state of Trade.

The regulatlonChicagocold Spring-
time East winds, but free from frost, have
been our portion all the past week. These
retard the plant trade somewhat and
Ii.'ivt' no doubt liad their influence on the
suiipl.v of flowei-s thrown on the market.
The heavy gluts in a measure have disap-
Ijeared and prices are firmer. Monday
morning's sales of standard carnations
were at $1 to $1..50. .Saturday there
was a very good generaltrade; shipping,
however, is falling away a little. All are
now looking forward to Decoration Day
trade. The comparative scarcity of home
grown peonies this year should aid the
sale of roses and carnations. The price
of Beauty will range from f 3 per dozen
down: teas, high grade, $(j to $7 per
1(1(1; general, $3 to .flj. The old Perle is
now scarce enough to come in the $4 to
lifU class. Carnations, standard, fL.'iO
to $2; fancies, fi5 to $4. Longiflorum
lilies are now scarce at .$(3 to .f 8; eallas
Ining same price; best valley, $4; out-
door, f2; pieonias, $2.50 to 75c. per
bunch.

Among: Growers.

The Riverside Floral Co. is a new
place on an old found.ation. In the time
of the late Charles Reissig it was a nota-
lile e.stablishment. After his death it was
allowed to run down, and was battered
all out of shape by last year's hail
storms. The new firm is composed of J.
A. Schimdt and R. Mayers, two young
men who were with gardener Stromback
at Lincoln Park. As Riverside is a fash-
ionable residence district they are cater-
ing to a retail trade, as well as growing
.stock for wholesale market. Mr. Mayer
joined the benedicts April 8, his partner
having done so last ]'"all. They have
practically had to rebuild during last
Fall and "Winter six of the houses, and
are now at five more, each 18 x 152 feet.
Of these latter one will be devoted to car-
nations and four to roses.

They have a ten years' lease of the
ground which gives them a chance to
forge ahead, which we predict they will
do.

John Lang, on Melrose street, as usual,
has an excellent stock of bedding plants,
which are beginning now to becalled for.
Besides his houses he has 100 hotljed sash
well filled with the smaller bedding
jilants, including a fine strain of pansies.
In chrysanthemums he will grow about
the same number as last year and is now
busy preparing his stock. He also has
worked up a good home trade. This lat-
ter the writer considers the only salva-
tion for the smaller places now-a-days.

Club Meeting.

At the regular club meeting on May
19, Charles A. Hunt was electa! a mem-
ber. The president drew attention to
the condition of membership, and the
number in arrears for dues. The secre-
tary was instructed to notif.y such mem-
bers, in accordance with the provisions
of Art. VI. Seel. It is hoped, however, a
simple reference to tlie matter will be all
that is necessary in the majority of cases.
W. G. Bertermann, of Indianapolis, was
present. He had just returned from a
seven months' trip tlirough California
and gave an entertaining account of the
conditions of climate, vegetatitni, soil,
etc., out there. He was not favorably
imjiressed with California from a florist's
point of view, and asserted that the Ital-
ians were mining the business in lower-
ing prices; being veritable crape-chasers
of the first water.

Jottin&TB.

Vaughan's seed store is gay with fine
examples of standard bay trees, part of
a carload that arrived in excellent condi-
tion.

J. A. Pettigrew, of the Boston Parks,
has been among us the past week.

Ess.

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Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlns.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Good strong, healthy stock of the following

well-known varletlea :
Mme. F. Bergmann Rose Owen

Ivory Eugene Dailledouze

The Queen Wm. II. Lincoln

Mrs. Jerome Jones Mrs. J. G. Whllldln

Etolle de Lyon V. II. Hallock

NIveuB Culllagrfordll

Mluerva Bessie Burton

Liberty Modesto

Honnaffon Mrs. Murdock

Mrs. J. J. Glessner J. G. Woodford

From 2i4 In. pots, $2.00 per 100 ; per 1000, tIS.OO.

Cash with Order.

R. VINCENT JR. S SON, White Marsh, Md.

Mention the FlorlstB* Sxch&nge when wrltlns.

May 27, 1899.

Thb Florists' Exchhngb.

571

Invaluable.

■^'Enclosed find expreas order for renewal of
my subscriptiun for Florists' Exchange, which
is invaluable. JOHN F. DAVTO!*.

Waukon, Iowa.

^flSMl BOSTON FERN

J15U0 per lOU; fUi.OO per 1000.
Bedding PInntN, Drnci^nn ludivisa, Ficns.

SEND FUE LIST.

L H. FOS TER, 46 King St., Dorchester, Mass.

Mention the Florist** Excbangre when writing.

SMILAX PLANTS

5000 now ready in 2% in. pots,
at $7.00 per lOCO

CASH WITH OKDEB.

F. LE GIERSE, Narbertii, Pa.

Mention tha PnorlBta' Kxohanrft wh^n writing.

SMILAX

Fine Stock, 2 inch pots.

$1.26 per 100 ; $10.00 per 1000. Cash with order.

J. B. HEISS,

The Exotic Nurseries. DAYTON. OHIO.

M*'ntlon thp Florists' Ky"hang^ wh<*n writing.

30,000 SMILAX

From flat*, by mall, fo.50 per 100; |4 00 per 1000
From 2 Incli pots. l.SO " 13.00 "
HYDKANiJEA, rooted cuttings, »1 25 per 100;
»10.00 per 1000. From 4 Inch pots. Id bud, (1.25 per
dozen ; 18.00 per 100.
CANN AS, mixed, 3 Inch pots, 13.00 per 100.

Send for Sample. Cash wltb tbe Order.
FRED BOERNER, Capc May City, N.J.

Mt'ntlon the Florlnta' Eicchflnge when writing

jSMILAXi

Fin« and stronB", frcmi 3 inch pots,
$1 50 per 100; from flats. 5n cenU
per 100. Cash with order, please ..

, C. FOSTER, Florist,

HAHILTON, ONTARIO, CANADA.

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Mention the Florists' Kxchange when writing.

miiiiiiiiiiiimiimiimmmiimmiiiiimiiuiimimimiimmi^.

I SMILAX

40,000

PLANTS FROM
POTS

$1.50 PER 100.

SEND FOB SAMPLE.

ALBERT M. HERR,

Lancaster, Pa.

3Ti!n!imimmnn

Mentlnn the PtorlBts' Kxctaange when writing

SMILAX

2000 Stnilax, in 2H inch pots, A No. 1
plants, $3.50 per 100. Send for satnple.

CASH WITH ORDER.

WM. SGHWEINFURIH, Ridgewood, N. J.

Mention the Florleta' Exchanee when writing.

Pspaiagus Spieosen

Seedilnes. VERV KIKJE, ready
for THREE INCH pote, by
mail, $300 ner 100. We pay the
postage. ^^Cash With Order.

j:W See our Carnation SeedllnK Advertisement.

American Rose Company, Washington, D. G.

Mention the Florlwta' Kir-hange when writing

600 Fine Clumps, One Year Old,

$I5.00 per ICO.

RUDOLPH ASMUS, New Durham. N, J.

Mention the Florlats' Kxchange when writing.

PALMS

AND

FERNS

The LARGEST STOCK In
the West.

Send U8 your name, and we will beep you posted when
we haue anything special to offer.

GEO.WITTBOLD,""cV.S^'ro!'

Mention the Plorlata* Exchange when writing.

DRAC/ENA INDIVISA

5 inch, 2U to 24 inches high, $3.00 per doz.
4 inch, 18 to 30 inches hij^h, $1.60 per iloz.

E. J. BYAM,61 7 N.Washington St., ROME, NY.

Two magnlflcent specimen plants, from a
private gardener, in perfect condition, will
spread about 16 feet. Terms on application.
Long Distance Telephone 94-11 D.

CLIFFE'S GREENHOUSES, "p-H^TT

Mention the Florista' Exchange when writing

DRAMNA INDIVISA

Large stock of finely grown plants,

2 to 3 teet high. 6 inch pots,

$2.00 to $3.00 per doz. ; $15.00 to $30.00 per 100.

RPRANIIIM^ S. A. Ndtt, Sin., large plants
UCnHniumo in aower, $4.00 per lOO.

GEO. H. BENEDICT, Yorkville, N. Y.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing

Palms «"^
Decorative Plants

ALL SIZES AT
ALL SEASONS

A. SCHULTHEIS, College Point,

P.O. Box 78, Queens Borough. New York.
Mention the FlorlBts' Exchange when writing

Iipblepis Mala Mmm

The handsomest decorative plant in
cultivation, $5.00 a 100; $40.00 a 1000.

Mine Ig the Genuine Stock.

FRED.C.BECKER,Cambridge,Mass.

1730 CAMBRIDGE ST.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS

Fine 2 inch pot plants, $4.00 per 100.

ASP AR AGVS SMIEBIGERI, 2-inch pot plants per 100, $3 00

SMILAX, 2-inch pot plants

BEGOItlA MAKJICAXA AUREA, tbe finest of all the ornamental

leaved Begonias

BOVGAIISVILLEA GLABRA SAMDERIAISA

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio.

00

5 00
6.00

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

ROSE HILL NURSERIES

lmportant!==For Growing.

iieaoa

■ All First Class Stock. Last Chance before repotting same. Send for Sample.

\ SIEBRECHT & SON,

■

Seedlings, land 2 leaves, from seed ■
pans, $6.50 a 100; $60.00 a 1000. ■
2-Inch pots, $10.00 a 100.
2;Mnchpots, $14.00 a 100.

New Rochelle, N. Y. ■

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

ARAUCARIAS

Araucnria Excelsn, 2! J Inch poM, one tier, 120.00

per 100.
Arnucaria Excelsn. i% Inch pow, two tiers,

t25.«l per 100.
Araucaria Itltl\villi,3 Inch pots, one tier, $18.00

per 100.
Arnucerla liulwilli, 4 Inch pots, two tiers, $25.00

per 100.

OLIVIA HYBRIDA f"""'-'"-*""'^- -'"--

seedlings, tSOli pur 100.

pots, $15 00 per lUO; one year

ARALIA SIEBOLDI ?'?!'^''"'?!-*'-":"-"°?'?-

extra strong, t35.«J per 110.

$20.00 per 100; 5 Inch pots,

F. LUDEMANN, Pacific Nursery,

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

DRAC/ENA
r^lNDIVISA

Fine large plants out of 7 inch pots,

$5.00 Per Dozen.

Cash with order.

JOHN COOMBS, H&RTFORO, CONN.

Mention the Florlatw' Exchange when writing

FERN

WE MAKE A SPECIALTY ^roT^^Ih^/esh

Fern Spores, saved at our own nurseries. Jiy
exercising a little care and sowing only the
right varieties, you can quickly work up a
guod stock of small Ferns that are indispens-
able for many kinds of Florist work. We
furnish with all orders plain, simple directions
for cultivating. Mixed Spores, sufBcent
for 3000 plants, $1.00; collection of 12 beet
varieties, et«ch in a separate envelope, post-
paid, for $5.00.

EmSON C, MADDEN, Ski Hills J, J.

U. S. Exotic Nurseries.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

LATANIA BORBONICA

SJ Inch pots $0.60 per doz ; $4.00 per 100

4 " 2.50 " 20.00 "

5 " extra fine 4.75 " S5.00 "

6 " 9.00 " 70.00

S " from $1.50 to $2.25 per plant ; $16.00 to $24 00

per doz.
Fine specimen plants, from $3.00 to $5.00 a piece

ARECA LUTESCENS.

4 Inch pots 125.00 per 100

Fine large plants from $5.00 up.
Kentia Belmoreana and Forsteriana—

4 Inch potB $35.00 per 100.

5 " $50.00 to 75.00 "

6 " 1.00 to 1.25 apiece.

Large plants from $3.00 to $10.00 a piece.

Phienix. Recllnata, Canariensls and Ruplcola, all

slzee from 2 to 10 Inch pot«, at lowest prices.
Pbtpnix Reclinala,4mch pots, 20ct8. each. $l'*.Ot'

per II"'; 5 Inch pota. 35 cte. each, $30.00 per 100; 6

tch pote. 60 cts. each. f55.(XI per HW.
Cocos Weddeliann, 2 Inch pots, fine, $15.00 per 100,

and larger nlant-e from 20 eta. up.
Pandanus Ttilis. 4 inch pots, $25,00, and 5 Inch

pots. $40.00 per 100, fine nlanta.
Pbl. White Primula, strong^ In. plants, $7.00 a 100.
FERNS— Have about 20.000 of fine assortment, trom

2 Inch pot8. In fine condition, $3.00 a 100 ; $27.50 a 1000.

JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, tllBgheny Pa.

L. D. TELEPHONE 872.
Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

NEPHROLEPIS WASHINGTONIENSIS

The Greatest and

BEST NOVELTY

OF THIS YEAR.

THIS GRAND NEW SPECIES now offered for the first time, was raised by me trom spores three years ago, and also named by me. A plant was sent
tue Royal Gardens Kew. England, and the Director pronounced it to be a variety of Nephrolepis Sp endens ^^ich species itsd has probabyneve^
been known in commerce. During the time my stock has been growing it has attracted great atU-nti,,,, from ''l^^'Jitors. (bee rej^^oit of Mr B an^
Philadelphia, in this paper, January U, 1899. page 34). There is no other Fern of its class m cultivation so distinct and majest.a The fronds '"•"arkablj thu^
and metallic in appekranc;, grow from 7 to 8 feet and more in height, upright and arch gracefully, have a width o from 12 t° ^5 inches It is, m shor a mo^^^^
desirable decorative plant as a pot specimen, being very hardy, not at all brittle, and stands exposure to cold as well as to heat. Its fronds are most valuable for
cutting purposes, especially for decoration of walls, etc., as they easily keep green for eight or ten daj's.

Price, strong plants from 3 inch pots, well established, 75ot8. each; $8.00 per doz. ;
$65 per 100; $500 per 1000; from 2 inch pots, or what is the same, Rooted Runners,
one-half of above price. Larger plants from $1.00 to $5.00 each.

ThI. Species increases fairly well, thongh not as rapidly as other Nephrolepis. Send for low ca.h prices on other Decorative and Bedding Plants. Bose., et«.

N. STUDER, Anacostia, D. C.

572

Thb F^lorists* Exchange.

J. K. ALLEN,

WhoUsaU CommJBSion Dealer In

CUT F=l-Oin£ERS,

67 W. 28th Street, New Tork.

Orders \}J mat] or teleizrapb prompti j attended
to. Telephone Call, 389 38th St.

ROSES, Blue and White VIOLETS, Specltltlu.

W. S. ALLEN,

17 West aSth St., New York.

Correspondence 5ollclted.

BLAUVELT & GUTTMAN,

36 W. 27th St., NEW YORK,

lotale Conin Msls

Conelguments of nrflt-t-luss etock Bollclted.
Orders liy mull or ti-liKrnpli receive the liest of
attention, tar 'I'll.. NE 146:i-istli St.

It FLOWER EXCiANCE

404-412 E. 34th St., N.Y., near Ftrry.
Open every Morning at 6 O'clock a. u. for the

Sale of Cut Flowers.

This Is not a commission house; the market I

consists of Individual stands.

Wall Space for Advertising Purposes to Rent

J. DONALDSON, SECRETARY.

DECKER, BL&UVELT G0~

WHOLESALE DEALERS IN

CUT FLOWERS- PLANTS

42 W. 28th St., New York.

Conslgnmenta solicited. Shipping orders will

receive prompt and cart-ful attention.

Telephone •2i'sT-18Tii Street.

WM. H. CUNTHER,

Wholesale Florist

VIOLETS AND CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

ConsIgnmentB Solicited.

30 West 29th St., New York.

Telephone, 2300— 33th Street.

EDWARD C. HORAN,

Wholesale Florist

Ho. 34 W. 29th St., New York.

The Bride, Mermet and American Beauty,
Specialties.

JULIUS LANG,

Wholesale Florist

53 WEST 30tli ST.

OonBl^nmenta Solicited. NEW YORK.

FRANK MILLANG,

Wholesale Commission Dealer la I

CUT FLOWERS

408 E. 34th ST.. NEW YORK CITY.
Cnt Flower Ezcbange. Telephone Call, lOM-SSth.

Mention the Florists' Exctaaiure when wrltlof.

PECIALTY- J^i

Torisr6

so wsjriorfJr/ie£T n.y. city.

McKELLAR & WINTERSON,

'Wholesale Commission Jobbers

In Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies.
45, 47, 49 WABASH AVENUE,

Manufacturers of Wire Work.
- - CHICAGO, ILL.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND, wh:ox.esax.e

CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
No. 67 Bromfleid St. and 18 Chapman Place, BOSTON. MASS.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Names and Varieties

A. Beautt, fancy— Bpeolal.

" extra

No.l

Culls & ordinarj

B ide

urideBmald

GueiD

Hoste

K. A. Victoria

La France ordinary...

*' extra

Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan

Nipbetos

Papa Gontier

Perle

Souv. de Wootton

ORC BIDS— Cattleyas

Cypripediums

Dendrobium formosum.

*' others

f Int'r grades, all colors.
M ( White....

c Standard J Pink

.2 Varieties') Red

•; ( Yel.&Var

g •Fancy— j White . . . .

"; CThe highest J 5'°,''

«S grades of ) "*^?v;;--'
ea stiudiird var) \ Yel.&Var,

l. Novelties

Adiantcm

A sp araqdb

CALLAa

Daffodils

Daisies

Htacintbs

Lilies

Lily of the Valley

Mignonette- ordinary.. . .

'* fancy

Narcissds

Pansies

Smilax

Tulips

Violets- ordinary

" extra

New York

May 26. 1899

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May 25. 18

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May 23, 1899

Buffalo

May 17, 1899

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For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see our Correspondence Colnmns.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,

yyiiolesale Florist

Open Day and Night from 12 A.M. Mondays to 10 P.M. Saturdays.

June '^Teddliies. We are able to supply a good selection of suitable ORCHIDS.
A fine lot of CHOICE VALLEY always on hand.

1612- 14- 16-18 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER COTlS

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

LONG DISTANCE PHONE
2157.

CONSIGNMENTS
SOLICITED.

WRITE FOR PRICE LIST.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 705 Penn Ave., PITTSBURG, Pa

HOLTON i HUNKEL CO.,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
Manufacturers of Wire Designs,

457 Milwaukee St. MILWAUKEE, WIS.

•Phone Main 874, P. O. Box 103.

Wholesale Florists,

Always on Handl

CARNATIONS.

BRIDESMAIDS.

BRIDES.

JOBBERS IH

FLORISTS'

SUPPLIES

FLORISTS' VASES.

Horticultural Auctioneers.

84^ Hawlby Strbbt. BOSTON.

Mention tne Kionau' Exchang'e when wrltliiK.

THE NEW YORK GUT FLOWER GO.

119-121 West 23d Street,
I 12-1 14 West 24th Street,

Iiltf bou 733- ISth. NEW YORK.

CONSI0NMINT* SOUOITIO.

Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders.

iA£.F=.SHERIDKIS

Wholecsle Oomnil union Dealer to

CUT FLOWERS

39 West 28th St., New York.

Telephone, 3U— 38th St.

PRICI LIST SBNT ON APPLIOATION.

fBAXX H. Tkaemdlt. Obaslu Bobenoe.

TRAENDLY & SCHENCK,

Wholesale Florists,

«• W. 28tli St. and CUT FLOWER EXCHANSI,
NEW YORK.

Telephone Wn-ltth Bt

^^-Consignments Solicited

JOHN YOUNG,

Wholesale Florist

51 WEST 28th ST.,

NEW YORK.
CYCAS PALM LEAVES Always on Hand,

HICKS & CRAWBUCK,
Whoiesaie Commission Florists,

no LIVINGSTON ST., i|

Consignments Solicited. BROOKLYN, N.Y.

Hlfieil H. Laoglatir,

CUT FLOWERS, STRICTLY WHOLESALE |

19 Boeram Pitcs, BROOKLYN, N.Y.
Open to receive Conslffnments of
CHOICE FI.OWEKf* at any lime.

THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.,
Wholesale Florist,

43 West aSth Street,

NEW YORK.

DUMONT & CO.,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

No. 1305 FUbert St., PhiltdelpUa.

'PHONE, 8922 D.

CUT FLOWERS

New England Headquarters for

AMERICAN BEAUTIES

Of which we make a specialty.

WELCH BROS.,

15 PROVINCE ST., BOSTON, MA.><S.

Mention the Florists' Excfaan^re when writing.

May 27, 1899.

Xwe FLORISTS' EXCHWISGE.

573

Headquarters in Western New York

FOR

ROSES, CARNATIONS

And all kinds of Seasonable Flowers.

GIVE

J^^- WE

US

/ ^-' CAN
/;:-.|:v^. PLEASE

A

miAL

WM.

F. HASTING, Wholesale

481

Washington Street, £?„T "'""
Buffalo. N. Y. flof'Sl

Also Dea

ler in Florists' Supplies & Wire Designs.

M«'ntlnn the Florlate' E^ichange when writing.

FRED. EHRET,

Wholesale Florist

1403 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE,
PHILADELPHIA.

GEO. M. MOSS,
Wholesale Florist

32 South t7th St.. PHILADELPHIA. PA.

Long Distance 'Phone. H330 D.

ConslgnmenCs of choice KOSES, CARNATIONS.

VIOLETS Bollclted.

Fine VALLEY In atocfc at all tlmee.

LEO NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist

17 N. JUNIPER ST.,

Philadelphia.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

Look Distance
Pbone S08S A

EDWARD REID,

Wholesale Florist

1626 Ranstead St.. PHILADELPHIA,

Bet. Market and Chestnut Sts.

ALL CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON,

iKLKPHONE 3966 A.

BASSETT & WASHBURN,

"Wholesale Dealers and Growers of

CUT FLOWERS

76 WABASH AVE., CHrCAGO, ILL.

Greenhouses at Hinsdale^ III.

L. D. 'Phone at Chicago. Main 223.

L. D. 'Phone at Hinsdale. No. 10.

KENNIGOTT BROS. COMPtNY,

Wholesale Cnt Flowers

42 and 44 E. Randolph Street,

CHICAGO, ILL.

WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY.

WIETOR BROTHERS,

Bt'OrESSOES TO

ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO.,

Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers

OFFICE AITD SALESROOM,

51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO.

Headduarters for AMBKICAN BEAUTIES.

C. A. KVEHN,

WHOLESALE FLORIST.

1122 Pine St., St. Loal8, Mo.

A COMPLETE LINE OF WISE DESIGNS.

Mention the PlorlBts* Exchange when wrltlns.

REINBERG BROS.

WHOLESALE GROWCIIS OF - ^* <■<> "" ■" orders on •hort notice

C^^ with all leading varieties of ROSES

, , 4i IV I «« « A« ^ M ^ •"<> CARNATIONS. We are Headquar-

U L In I O W C r S ten for FINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

^°°-°o°g"ss. salesroom, 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL.

M»nt1nii the Florists* Bxchansv when wrltlnr.

■VsT- H.

DECORATION DAY SPECIALTIES.

We are local headquarters for Bronze or Green Galax, Fresh
Cycas Leaves, Leucothoe Sprays, Magnolia Leaves, Palm
Crowns and Palm Leaves, and all kinds of "Green Goods" at
market prices.

We have l.SOO.OOO GALAX LEAVES In Cold Storage.

HARRY A. BUNYARD, 42 W. 28th St., New York City.
Telephone -^387 ISth.

Mention the PlnrlBta' lilxchanire when wrltlnff.

CUT STRINGS, 8 to 10 ft.
long, 60c. per string.

Shipped to any part of the country.
Exchange when writing.

ELLIOTT,

Mention the Florists'

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Names and Varieties

Chicago

May 24, 1899

A. Beadtt, fancy— Bpeclal.

" extra

No. 1

*' Culls & ordinary

Bride

Bridesmaid

CuelD

Hoste

K. A. Victoria

La France, ordinary...

" extra

Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan.

Niphetos

Papa Gontier

Perle

Souv. de Wootton

ORCHIDS— Cattleyas

Cypripediums

Deodrobium formosum..

*' others

f Int'r grades, all colors.
M ( White ....

c Standard I Pink

.2 Varieties) Red

= ( Yel.&Var

g .Fanct— j White....

•- CThe highest J ^'J'/

W grades of J iV*^? ••;;'*•
C9 gtandardvar) ( Yel.&Var.

l^ Novelties

Adiantcm

Asparagus

Callas

Daffodils

Daisies

Hyacinths

Lilies

Lily or the Valley

Mignonette— ordinary —

" fancy

Narcissus

Pansies

Smilax

Tulips

Violets— ordinary

'* extra

St. Louis

May 23, 1890

30.00 to 25.00
12.00 to 15,00
8.00 to 10.00
3.00 to 6.00
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13.00 to 15.00

4.00 to- 6.00

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6.00

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.30

8.00
4.00

Cincinnati

May 23, 1899

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10.00

.60
16.01

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16.00

Milwaulcee

May 15, 1899

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.00 to 13.50
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6.00

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4.00

Toronto

May 23, I8S

to 26.00
to ....

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.75 to

.75 to

.76 to

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6.00
6.00
6.00
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6.00
6.00
4.00

5.00
6.00

.50
1.60
1,60
1.60
1.60
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00

1.60

.25

1.00

2,00

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see onr Correspondence Colamns.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

ST. LOUIS

Gut Flower Co.,

Wholesale Florists,

1333 PINE STREET

St. Louis, no.

Galax Leaves.

CHAS. H. RICKSECKER, LInvllle, N. C

: MICHEL PLANT -■> \
\ -^-^BILB CO. I

■ ST. LOUIS, MO. ■

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

E. G. HILL & CO.

Wholesale Florists

Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

liflLIX LEgVES

LencotHoe Sprags

FOR SPRING AND SUMMER USE

Write for prices to

HARLAN P. KELSEY,

t106 Tremont n--,4-_ u«**

Building, ooston, Mass.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

CLUB LIST

Herewith -u-e print a list of the choicest
periodlral literature of the tlnieH.aad respect-
fully Holioit your orders for 1899.
We can promptly fill your sub-
scription for AMV periodical.

The first column fit figurcH (under A) Indi-
cates regular yearl,v subscription price of
periodicals mentioned ; the second column
(under B) our price, including The Florists*
Exchange one year.

AGRICCLTCRAI,, &c. A B

American AgrlcuUurl»t (Weekly) $1,00 ?1.90

(Iiioluiliii,; YearHi.ok ami .Aliiialiuc )

Breeders' (Jazette (Weekly) 2.00 2,50

Colnian's Rural World (Weekly).. 1.00 1.8.5

t'ountry (.lentleiijau (Weekly) 2.00 2.75

Farmers' Review (Weekly) 1.00 1.90

Farm, Field and Fireside (W) 1.00 1.75

Farm and Fireside (.Seml-M) 50 1,50

Farm and Home (Semi-M) 50 150

Farm News (Weekly) 50 1.40

Gleanings in Bee Culture (M) 1.00 1.50

Home and Farm (Senii-M) 50 1.45

National Stofkman&Farmer(W) 1.00 1.90

New England Farmer 2.00 2.50

Pacific liural Press (Weekly) 2.00 2.75

Practical Dairyman (Seml-M) ... 1.00 1.90

Rural New-Yorker (Weekly) .... 1 00 1.95

Southern Oiltlvator 1.00 1.85

Southern Farm Magazine (M) 1.00 1.85

Southern Florist and Gardener.. 1.00 1.75

Strawberry Culturlst (Monthly) .50 1.85

TexasFarmand Ranch (Weekly) 1.00 1.85

Western Rural (W(ekly) 1.00 1.76

HORTICULTnBAL.

American Gardening 1.50 2.2.5

Canadian Horticulturist (M) 1.00 1.9B

Meehan's Monthly 2 00 2.85

Park and Cemetery (Monthly),,,, 1.00 1,95

POnLTRY.

Fancier's Review (.Monthly) 50 1.40

Farm Poultry (Seml-Monthly) 1.00 1.75

Poultry Herald (Monthly) 50 1,40

Poultry Keeper (.Monthly) 50 1.35

Poultry Monthly 1,00 1.85

Kellable Poultry Journal (M) 50 1,40

GENERAL. •

Am. Amateur I'hotographer 2,00 2,78

American Field, new (Weekly),,, 4,00 4,50

Renewals 4,00 4,75

American Kitchen Magazine ^M) 100 1,85

American Machinist (Weekly) 8,00 8,25

Argosy (Monthly) 1.00 1.95

Art Amateur (Monthly) 4,00 4,50

Art Interchange (with plates),,,, 4,00 4,85

Atlantic .Monthly 4,00 4,50

Babyhood (Monthly) 1-00 1,90

Carpentry and Building (M) 1.00 1.85

("'enturv Rlagaziiie (.Monthly) 4,00 4,75

Cosmopolitan Magazine (M) 1,00 1,90

Delineator (Butterick'sMM) 1.00 1,95

DemoreHt's lM<inthlv Magazine,,., 1,00 1,90

Detroit Free Press (Weekly) 1,00 1,75

Eclectic Magazine (.Monthly), , „ 5,00 5,25

Electrical Review (Weekly) 8.00 3 50

EngineerlngMagazlne,new (M) ,., 8,00 3,75

Forest and Stream, new only(W) 4,00 4,20

Forum. The (Monthly) 3 00 8,75

Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly 1,00 1.90

(iolden Days (Juvenile) (Weekly)., 3,00 8.50

(5ood Hou.sekee|ilng 100 1.90

Harper's Bazaar (Weekly) 4,00 4 50

Harper's Magazine (Monthly) 4,00 4,25

Harper's Weekly 4,00 4,50

Harper's Round Table (Monthly) 100 1.90

Judge (Weekly) 5.00 5.25

Ladles' Home Journal, The (M) 1,00 1.95

Ladles' World (Monthly) 40 1,35

Leslie's Illustrated Weekly 4,00 4,25

Lire (Weekly) 5.00 5,50

LIpplncott's Magazine (M) 3,00 3,25

Mnrmlllans Magazine (.Monthly) 3.00 8,75

McClure's Magazine (Monthly),,,. 1,00 1,90

Munsey's Magazine (Monthly) 1,00 1,95

Natl.. li. The (Weekly) 3,00 3,85

New England .Magazine (M) 3,00 8.75

New York Ledger (Monthly) .50 1.45

North American Review, The (M) 5.00 5.50

Notes and Queries, Foreign (M),,. 5,00 6,50

Uuting 3,00 8.o5

Popular Science Monthly 5.00 5.75

Popular Science News (Monthly) 1,60 2.50

Puck (Weekly) 5.00 5.25

Puritan (Monthly) 1,00 1.95

Kcview of Reviews (Monthly) 2,50 3.25

Scientific American (Weekly) 3.00 3.75

" Supplement (W) 5.00 5.25

with "(W) 7.00 7.25

" " Building edition (W) 2 50 3 25

•■ All .^editions (W)..,. 9,00 9,25

Scrlbner's Magazine 3 00 8,75

St, Nicholas Juvenile(Monthly).. 3,00 8,75

"I'he f;tude. Music (Monthly) 1.60 2,25

The Outlook (Weekly) 8,00 8,90

Toledo Blade (Weekly) 1.00 1.75

Turf Field and Farm (New only) 4,00 4,25

Young Ladles' Journal (Foreign) 4 00 4,75

Y'outh'sCompanion.newonly(W) 1.75 2.50

Renewals 1,75 2,75

FOREIGN HORTICCLTURAl.

Field (Weekly) 10 00 10.50

Garden The (Weekly) 4-50 5.25

Garden Work (Weekly) 2.25 3.00

Gardener's Chronicle (Weekly)..,, 4,50 5.25

Gardener's Magazine (Monthly)., 8.25 4.00

Gardening Illustrated (Weekly),, 2 00 2,75

Gardening World (Weekly) 2..50 3.25

Journal of Botany (Montjlly),,,.. 4.i5 5.2.5

Journal of Horticulture (Weekly) 4.00 4.85

Kew Gardens Bulletin 1.50 2 50

Revue Horticole( Weekly) 5.75 6.50

We can supply ABJY forelRn pub-
lication. Write for our prices.

The Florists' Eichange, P.O. Box 169/, B.Y

574

Xhe F=i_orists' Excht^nge.

ISEW CROP

DAGGER OR FANCY FERNS!

First quality, f 1.50 per 1000. Send ub your orders for
Decoration Day and be Bure of your stock.

FINE LAUREL FESTOONING, f.X"" ^°°

See our floe I^aurel Wreaths, Princess Pine,

lYIoMSOH of all kinds. AH orders by wire or mall
promptly fllled.

OROWL FERN 00. '^frivr Boston, Mass.

Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.
. . . THE . . -

ENCyCLOPf Dll OF GIHDENING.

A Complete Dictionary of Cul-
tivated Plants, Flowers, Etc.

BY T. W. SANDERS, T. R. H. S., EDITOR OF
" AMATEUR GARDENING," LONDON.

Descriptions, with Popular and Techni.
cal Names of Plants, Date of Introduc-
tion, Number of Species in Cultivation.
How Propagated, Suitable Soil, Proper
Temperature, Time of Planting, &c.

Crown 8vo., cloth, gilt lettered, 4.35 pages.
Price, delivery included, $1.75. Address
your order to

A. T. DE LA MARE Ptg. and Pub. Co. Ltd.

p. O. Box 1 697, New York City.

BRENDEL LETTER CO.,

FLORIST LETTERS

In Purple, Pink and White, I^ and 2 inch.

Per 100. fl.OO. Add 8c. per lUO for postage.
Use our letters once and you will always use them.
We have had 20 years' experience In the letter busi-
ness. If you want to lead In design work buy our
up-to-date letters. Sold In large or small quantities.
S. C. BRENDEL, Manager, AVest Newton, Pa,
Mention the FlorietB' Exchange when writing.

BOSTOK FLORIST LETTEB GO.

Manufaotur«r« Of FLORISTS' LETTERS.

Dtmensloiu of
this box, t% i>.
long by IS In.
wide and U in.
high. 2 Bectlona,

Thi« wooden box nicely BtBlned and ▼•rnUhedi
18z80xl2 made in two (tectlono. one for each ntxe
letter, glTen awaj with flr*t order of 500 letter*.

^lock Letters, 1!^ or 2 Ineli Blie. per 100. «3.00.

Borlpt Latters. MOO.

Fastener with each letter or word.

Died by leading florists everywhere and roi
•ale by all wbolesale flo tsts and supply dealers.

N. F. McCarthy, Xreas. & nanager,
uS^r^L boston; MASS. utJ^f^ut.

Uentlon the Florllta* Kzchanfte wheo writing.

.A.3L.L

Nnrserymen, Seedsmen and Florists^

Wishing to do business with
Europe should send for the

"HORTICULTURAL
....ADVERTISER"

This Is tlie nrltish Trade Paper, be-
ing read weekly by all Horticultural
traders: it Isalso taken byover 1000
of the beHt Continental houHCH. Ad-
nual subscription to cover cost of
postaf^e, 75 cents. Address

EDITORS OF THE " H. A."

Chllwell Nurseries, NOTTS. ENGLAND,
tfentlon the Florleta' Exchange when writing.

Buffalo.

Trade Is Dull.

The store men call bueinese dull.
The demand for flowers for Decoration
Day trade has fallen off materially in
recent years, hence the craft takes little
anticipated interest in that.

Club Notes.

A club meeting was held on Wednes-
day evening of last week at Kasting's.
Matters relating to the Pan-American
Exposition of 1901, horticulturally, were
considered. A resolution was passed to
tlie effect that the influence of the club be
exerted to the appointment of local
craftsmen to the various positions to be
assigned in the horticultural department.
To effect work in this direction, Messrs.
Scott, Adams and Keitsch were ap-
pointed a committee to act in the matter
and confer with the Exposition authori-
ties. In an inside way, fault was found
with some detailed features of the work
done in the city parks. It was decided to
recommend to the Mayor of the city that
practical horticulturists orflorists beap-
pointed when vacancies next occur. A
committee consisting of Wm. Scott,
Daniel B. Long and W. F. Kasting were
named to further this matter. \V. F.
Kasting and Daniel B. Long were ap-
pointed a committee to act in interest of
S. A. F. convention tra.nsportation.

Regular monthly meetings, to be held
on each third Wednesday of each month,
were decided on.

Recent visitors were Bert Coakley,
Scranton, Pa.; J. J. Van Waveren, Hille-
gom, Holland. ViDi.

Baltimore.

The Market.

Cut flowers have not been over-
plentiful, that is, those of good quality.
Mildew has been playing havoc with the
roses. We have had favorable weather
for the development of that pernicious
disease.

Bedding stock has not been over-plenti-
ful— geraniums especially being some-
what scarce.

The B. & O. Railroad Co. sold outtheir
greenhouse stock at auction. This has
caused a fall, to a greater or less extent,
in the market price, as being sold at
auction the goods have filled up a gap,
which was expected to be supplied from
some other source.

Diseases and Insects in Plant Life.

Professors Townsend and Johnson
of the Maryland Experimental Station
lectured on these subjects before the
Florists' Club, Monday evening last.
The former gentleman explained the
manner of propagation of the various
species of fungi, and the members were
astonished to learn with what rapidity
these lower types of plant life multi-
plied. The learned gentlemen showed
that fungoid plants do not always die
when subjected to heat, that is if the
heat Is sufficiently great; even at such
times they thrive. Bordeaux mixture
was recommended as a preventive.
Burn all affected parts; not only these
but also all adjacent parts.

Professor Johnson spoke of insects,
mentioning the more common kinds in-
jurious to plant life under glass. Mr.
Johnson isan authority on the San Jose
scale, and his work in combating this in-
sect in Maryland has won for him the
admiration of all horticulturists. His
talk on the palm scale and its propaga-
tion was highly interesting. He believes
that hydrocyanic gas is the agent of the
future for the destruction of insects.
While the Professor acknowledged that
the gas is dangerous if not properly
used, being the most deadly poison
known to chemistry, ill the hands of a
careful person the danger is lost. He
prophesied that the day will come when
this gas will be more extensively used,
not only for the purpose of destroying
plant life, but in the execution of crim-
inals. He explained different methods of
using the gas. His movable boxes and
tents are very practical. He advocated
the fumigation of all houses previous to
planting for Winter bloom.

No doubt there will be much experi-
menting in the next few weeks here-
abouts in consequence of this lecture. A
vote of thanks was extended to the gen-
tlemen for their most Interesting talks.
EpwiN A. Seidewitz.

Greenhouse Woodwork

Open-air-dried Cypress Lumber is more durable, and better suited to
Greenhouse conditions, than kiln-dried stock. But you cannot get it from
those that are engaged in the business in a small way — even though their
entire business is confined to greenhouse material — for it takes a long time
for the lumber to thoroughly dry and this means an investment in lumber
that only those of large capital can make. The only way to have air-dried
lumber is to buy green lumber and hold it until it dries. Those that order
dry lumber from the producers of Cypress get kiln-dried stock. It is
cheaper for them to kiln-dry than to hold the stock long enough to season
it in the open air. We carry a large stock and fill all orders with open-air-
dried Cypress clear of knots, sap and all other defects.

'Write for Circulare
or Estimates.

Lockland Lumber Co.

LOCKLAND, OHIO.

Mention the Flortsta' Exchange when writing.

Kxcnanpe whpn writing

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Subscribers and Correspondents In every part of the
world, profusely Illustrated iind practical articles
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As an Advertising Medium It offers the best facilities

for opening foreign b.>slnes8 relations.

Published Weekly. Suiiscrlptlon price $3 W per year,

mailed free to all countries. Sample copies free.

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M^ntt'in tb- FbirlFnn' Rxt^banere wbf'n writing.

Slltte SilMlne

Just the thing
for tying

bouquets and

stringing
Smilax.

Manufactured Expressly for Florists

JOHN C. MEYER & CO.,

87 Summer St., Boston, Mass.

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Three awards for superiority.
I list. . . .

Send for illustrated list.

BRIIICH niREHOCSBSl
<»ftrB«7 BDd WeiUM* A.Atin.i, Jene7 Ctty, IF.f.
I A*«. A Pcanon St., Lonr laUnd Clt7. N. T.

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STANDARD FLOWER POTS!

Packed In small crateB, easy to handle.

Price per crate
1500 2 in. pots In crate, $4.88

1500 2H
1500 3J2
10003

800 3J^

6004

3205

144 6

5.25
600
5.00
5.80
4.50
4.51
3.16

Price per crate
120 7 In. pots In crate, f 4.20
fin s *. .. 3.00

48 9
4810
2411
2412
1214

3.61i
4.80
3.60
4.80
4.80
4.50
Send for price list

Cream Color.

3H in., per 1000, t 4 95

4 in., " « 20

5 in., " 10 SO
' in., " 16 60

EDWHBDUDOGKEB

Mfinufacturera.
16 & 18 N 5th St.
Phlladelptila.Pa.
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Seed pans, same price as pots,
of Cylinders for Cut Flowers. Hanging Baskets, Lawn
Vasea, etc. Ten per cent, off for cash with order.

HILFINCER BROS. POTTERY,

OR->>- FORT EDWARD, N . Y.

AiTSTJST ROLKBB & SoKB, Ncw Tork Agents,

52 Det Strebt, New York City

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STANDARD FLOWER POTS

FIRST Quality
1^ in.,i>er 1000. .$2 40

2 in., " .. 2 7.5
Zy, in., " .. 3 35

3 in., •' .. 4 70

Facltaffes extra.

C.HENNECKECO.'""-^^S.''"'

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STANDARD ♦ POTS.

We are now ready to supply a superior
quality of Pots in unlimited quantities.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.

A. H. HEWS & CO.,

NORTH CAMBRIDGE, • MASS.

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FRUIT m FLOWEB PLITES

Seed Packets and Supplies of all kinds for
NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS and SEEDSMEN

stock Cuts, 10c. per flouare Inch. Engraving by all
proceeseB. Printing and Lithographing.

Illustrated Cncalog^iicM a Specinltr.

VREDENBURG & CO., - Rochester, N.Y.

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May

The Plorists'

rXCHHNGl

575

HAIL

onxlit to INSVRE
HIS GLASS aicalnst

FOB PAHTIOULARS ADDBEBB

JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y, Saddle River, N.J.

Mt^ntlon th» norlf' P^cchance when ^rrltlii^

We hf e \ FOR HANDLING COLLECTIONS
e.er^wh%r.l FoR SECURING REPORTS. . . .

FUR INFORMATION WBITE

THE NATIONAL FLORISTS* BOARD OF TRADE,

C. S. LODER. Sec'y, 271 Broadway. New York.
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1^ ;

TOU SHOULD KNOW WHAT
NOTED GROWEK1 SAT

Imperial Liquid
Plant Food does

Inodorous, not expensive. Full
Infnnnatlon. booklets, prices on
request. Leading Eastern Dealers

handle It. Cnstrrii Chemical ('o.. lYIfre..

O'^O Adnnllc Avenue. BoNtou, [>Ia88.

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COMBINING the
qualities of an

absolute insect exter-
minator with those of
a vieornuB fertilizer.
Recommended and In
use by the foremofll
florlsta and nurserymen
In the land. For Sale ai
the Seed Stores.

ROSE MFG. CO.,

Niagara Falls, New York

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TOBACCO
STEMS.

Bales, 300 to 500 lbs.,

10c. per 100 IbB.

TOBACCO DUST.

Bags 2S, 50 and 100 lbs. 2!^

CU. per lb.
Above extra strong and
fresh.

SYRACUSE FLOWER
POTS

80LB AGKNT FOB
NEW JKB8ET.

FIBRE VASES, RUSTIC
HANGING BASKETS,
HOSE AND GLASS.

U. CUTLER RYERSON.i^ENfi'i-Kf^i?"!:

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Tobacco Stems

FRESH, CLEAN, STRONG,
300 pouDd bales, $1 ,50. Ton, $9.00

Genuine Knff)lsh...»

$6.50 per 100 lbs.

H. G. FAUST & CO., ^1.o^-«r»T'!: PHILA., PA.

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"NIGOMITE"

(PATENT)

VAPOR INSECTICIDE

No labor required

HarmlesB to bloom and foliage.

A certain killer or

RED SPIDER, GREEN FLY,

and all otiier Insect pests.

AGENTS WANTED,

ompanj,

LOUISVILLF, KY,

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RED TOWERS BRAND

BONE MEAL

FOR FLORISTS

too lb. liag, W1.75 200 lb. bag, S3.!35

Vi ton, 817,50 V: ton, «I4,50

1 ton, «28,00

F. O. B. Bridgeport, Conn.

— ALSO-

Odorless Lawn Dressing

and

....Garden Fertilizers.

TERMS, CASH WITH ORDER

RED TOWERS GREENHOUSES

HACKENSACK, N, J,

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GERIVllNATE your SEEDS in
JADOO FIBRE. (Every healthy
seed will come up.) ....

CUTTINGS

care loo per cent, will root.) . .
TRY "JADOO" AND BE CONVINCED.

(With ordinary

8 1 1 Fairmount Ave.,
, PHILADELPHIA, PA.j

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The Language of Flowers

An attractive Advertising Souvenir for Florists, suited to all seasons.

A liandsome six page folder, that gives the language of forty popular every-
day-selling flowers.

It is offered on a basis exclusive to first customer in each town. Price very
low in quantity. Sample tree. Apply quick !

DAN'L B. LONG, publisher. BUFFALO, N. Y.

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ESTABUSHCO
1666

EMILSTEFFErtS>

sua." N.STEFFENS.
"oSTEfTEriSBROSi

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DECORATION DAY

IMIttORTELLES, red, white and blue, or purple,

$2.50 the dozen bunches; yellow. $2.00 the dozen.

CAPEF LOWERS, a lb., Wc; selected, $l,OI'alli.

CVCAS LEAVES, prepared, as to size, at 35. 40. 50.

60, C5, "oandgocts. tbepalr. WIIEAT SHEAVES,
flat, at Ji.ni. $2.70, $.1.ro, $J 30, $fi.(JO. t7.S(l tbc dozen. CYCAS WREATHS, Imported. IMETAL, FLORAL,
WREATHS, Frcncli. WIHE FKAHIES. Fifteen per cent, special discount on Fifteen Dollar orders.
CEHIETEKV hoi «H'ET lHlLI»EIlSoftln,palntedgreen,tbedozenat'i0cte.and90cts. Ten per cent,
for cash with order. See uur trade list. ..

Mention this paper. AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, 52 Oey St , New York.

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REED & KELLER

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

122 W. 25th Street,
HEW YORK CITY.

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SHEEP MANURE

Gleaned and prepared expraiilr for florliti* ma.
Ton will QDd It the geDUloe artlole. For rafaranoa
to Iti being nret-olBBB 1 rater yon to Hanrv F.
MtohcU, lOlS Market Street, Pblla., Pa. Trial bagi
of IM IbB.. 13.10; per ton. 126.00. M ton at too rata.
Caib with order.

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

lO 12 Ontario St., PHILA., PA.

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INCOMPARABLE"

BORDEAUX NOZZLE

World's HfHt

MukeH KmuUlon « lill«-

.'KEROSENE '""^"

K AVKK

pJne.

THE DEMING CO..' SALEM, OHIO.

t SprnviT*. PIMPSOF
ALL KINDS. Wriu? usnr.mr «;en'l Western
Agents, Hcnnlon & Hiihhpll, Cbkltirrt, Ills.

Cat;iloeue ami f..niiiila.s niaileii FRKE.

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GEORGE RIPPERGER,

SHEEP MANURE

have now on band
Ai SHEEP MANURE.

LlBt and Sample-

Best Fertilizer for Top Dressing,

large quantltv of
"~8end for Price

??it'Sr;,°L*vVn''trr.f • LONG ISLAND CITY.

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By tlie Bag:,
Ton or Carload.

•WRITE US FOR QnoTATlONS.

ELLIS & POLLWORTH

♦ MILWAUKEE, WIS. ♦

Ta.^.A^A AA^ A^ A A A A AAA AAA A A-*-*-^

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H

...DEAL WITH...

EADQUARTER

s

We have for years made it a special
study to placn ourselves in a position
where we would be fully equipped to fur-
nish best service at lowest prices In
all supplies needed by the trade in the
way of

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MATTER

And take pleasure in appending herewith
a list of our Specialties. Further in-
formation will be given with pleature and
promptness.

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Billheads

BuHineSB Curtis

LetterheadB

LabelH

NoieheadB

Envelopes

Statements

Tags

Daybooks

Ledgers

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Catalogues

Our trade in these increases yearly,
and we have every facility for
their prompt execution. We have
thousands of illustrations for this
purpose, free to customers.

Illustrations

Made to order and for sale, for
catalogue and other purposes.

The Three Color Process

A success. Send for circulars.

Send for latest

Mailing Tubes

For Small I'lants.
Price List,

Special Designs

Drawn and engraved to order, for
printing, embossing or lithograph-
ing on envelopes, stationery, etc.

Live Plants
Cut Flowers

Every grower needs more or less
of these labels, for shipping stock,
and we are prepared to furnish
same in approved designs. Send
for Price List.

Certificates

Of Merit, Diplomas and Premium
Cards, for award at exhibitions, &c.
We carry in stock a number of
designs, or will design to order.
Particulars on application.

Exhibition Stationery

Entry Form
Exhibitor's Book
Class Book

Judge's Book
Entry Card
Prize Pasters

A complete, concise, labor-saving out-
fit for all Secretaries. Practical to
the core. Our system in use by
leading societies. Price List and
instructions "How to Use" fur-
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published on Horticultural and
Floricultural subjects. Send stamp
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And Current Literature— Furnished
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Binders

We furnish at 75 cts., postpaid, a
durable leather backed cover in
which to file your numbers of the
Florists' Exchange. It will last
for several years. Every reader
should have one.

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PITBUSHKBS PLOBISTS* RICOHAnGC

p, o. Box 1697. 2 to 8 Duane St., N.Y.

576

The F=l_orists' ExCHMNce.

...m3:E...

Gorton Side Feed Boiler

SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR

GREENHOUSE HEATING.

YOU WANT THE BEST. WE HAVE IT.

Send for Catalogue and investigate for yourself.

GORTON & LIDGERWOOD CO.,

96 Liberty Street, New York.

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226 N.SALlNASr
SYRACUSE N.Y.'

FOR GREENHOUSES

RICHMOND
HEATERS

WATER

STEAM

eS CENTER ST.,
New YORK.

RICHMOND STOVE CO.

NORWICH, CONN.

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PIPE

Wrought Iron Pipe, Valves, Cool£B» Fit-
tings, etc., for Steam and Hot Water ;
Rubber Hose, Pumps and Well Points.

WM. H. KAY. 42 Dey St., New York.

VALVES

M^^ntinn the mnrlsts* Bxdhange when writinc.

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SCOL, LAY'S

IMPROVED

POTTY BULB

P For Qlazlne Sash, Etc.,

^F —ALSO THB—

■ PHTENT PUNT SPeiNKLER

For ifile by your Seedsman
orient, postpaid, for 81.00*

JOHN A. SCOLLAT,

7« & 78 Myrtle Ave.,
BROOKI.YN, - N. Y,
SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE.

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ADOO FIBRE and
ADOO LIQUID

Will do all that is claimed
If Intelligently Used .* J*

TRY THEM !

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Evans Improved Chillesge

Roller bearing Bel'-olling devlBe,
automatic Btop, solid Uak chain
makes the IMPROVED CHAL-
LENGE the moBt perfect appa-
ratus In tbe market.

Write for catalogue and pricee
liefore placing your orders else-
wbere.

Quaker City Machine Co.,

RICHniONDt IND.

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GLASS

For Qreenhouses, Graperies,
Hotbeds, Conservatories,

and all other purposes. Get otJB PiG-
TTBEs BEFORE BcTiNG. Estimates freely
given.

N. COWEN'SSON,
392-94 W. Broadway, New York.

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IF YOU WANT A

GOOD SASH LIFT

For a Very Little Money Get

J.

THE
"^NEW DEPARTUtlE"
'VeMT)L(\TING /^PPLIRNCE."

For Descriptive Catalogue Send to

D. CARMODY. EVANSVILLE, IND.

H0TH0ySEGLA8Sn^„l§TiCA

All Sizes a Specialty.

C. S. WEBER & CO.

4 Desbrosses Street, New York,

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Proven superior to putty easier tu apply and stays on.
Not affected by extremes of weather. Endorsed by
prominent florlBte. Send for descriptive circular of
ttlastica and Masttca <>lazintr Itlachlnes.

Sule9Ianura(.'turers,|l«|» Vn«b
170 Fultun 8t., HBW lUlK.

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F.O. PIERCE CO.,'

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress.

BEST GRADES. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP.

A. DIETSGH & CO. shefViIl'd'ave CHICAGO, ILL.

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GLASS

FOR GREENHOUSES, GRAP-
ERIES, CONSERVATORIES,
AND HOTBEDS.

GLASS

VANHORNE, GRIFFEN & CO.,

- ... />, 40 is 48 VESTRY STRCBT, ». pia. ^M^^r%tr

French and Amerioan Glass. oer. aRBiNwioH sr. NEW YORK

llMitloa th* nortota' Bxetaum whan wrtttiw.

INTERNATIONAL HEATER CO.

237 WATER ST., NEW YORK.
BOSTON, 47 UNION ST. CHICAGO, 86 E. LAKE ST.

'w'/rfp BOILERS F^GREENHOUSESII

WATER DuiLcno/»''uncciNnuuo

Over so years' experience. Write for Catalogue

lC«ntlOB the P^lorlata* Btxehajig* when writing.

1/3 OF YOUR MONEY SAVED

BY BUYING NEW UP-TO-DATE

Cable and Pipe Ventilators, Soil Sifters. Insecticide Mixers.

^•-SEND FOR NEW ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE.-*^

A. Q. WOLF k. BRO., Dayton, Ohio.

IffentioD tha noriata* Exeliaiice wham wrlUns.

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Water Every Day in the Year for
Flowers and Lawns when . . .

Rider «•- Ericsson Hot Air Pumps

are uwei]. Nearly 25,000 sold during the past 25
yearn. Prices reduced. Send to nearest office
for catalogue " X."

Rider=Ericsson Engine Co.,

22 Cortlondt St., New York. I S6 Lake Street. Cblcago.
239 Franklin Street, Boston. 40N.7th St., Phlladelnbla.
692 Craig St., Montreal, P.Q, I 22 A Pitt SI.. Sydney, N.S.W.
Tenlente-Rey 71, Mavana, Cuba.

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SUMMER IN WINTER

By Using

Standard Greenhouse Boilers

One cent gets our Catalogue.

GIBLIX & CO., = Utica, N. Y.

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For'Calliing

Cast Iron

Pipe,

For
Stopping
LealfBvi:

SMOOTH Oil JOINTS
SMOOTH OH GISTIHGS

SMOOTH ON MFG. CO.,

S47 Communlpaw Ave., JERSEY CITY, N."J.

Vkkklahd ToaiPKiNs, B. 8., Chemist and Manager.
Uentlon the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

CfPRE^S

IS MUCH m|»re durable than pine.

\SASH BARS

UP TO ^2 FEET »• LEH6TM or LONGER.

GREENHOUSE

AND OT^ER BUILDINa MATTJERIAL. .

Senfl\fo»'eucIiiu5trate<I BooK
"CYPRESS LUMBERAMofrsUSES."

Send foPVurSl>eci&l Gree(ihoua*weul»P.

the/Lt Sre&rt^ Lymbejj- (5.,

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4l2-r<j422
^SAWTHORNE
CHICAGO,

ihf Flurist

{■^M'liHi.jee wh'-n writing

May 27, 1899.

The F^lorists' Excht^ince.

^n

VENTILATING
APPARATUS EOB

FLORISTS

Low Cost-Satisfaction Guaranteed

Send 5 cts. postage to New York Office for latest catalogue of Greenhouse Heating
and Ventilating Apparatus. Send for estimates on Cypress Qreenhouse Haterlal, also
for our Patent Iron Greenhouse Construction. Send for circulars of Hotbed Sash and
Frames.

We Make Special Greenhouse PUTTY— Price on Application.

LORD & BURNHAM CO.

Horticultural Architects and Builders
NEW YORK OFFICE : GENERAL OFFICE and WORKS :

St. James BIdg. B'way & 26th St. lrvington=on«Hudson, N. Y.

V-r'-.-r. »*>*

''"T''t>>* PP*" ^"^

HAS POSITIVELY NO EQUAL FOR...

STRENGTH, DURABILITY and NEATNESS.

Guaranteed for 10 years. Has a solid wheel and shaft cast In
one (malleable Iron). No slipping on Line Shaft as the case with
all others. Catalogue free.

Menuon this paper. E. HIPPARD, YounKstown, OhJo.

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HOT-BED

QREENHOUSE

VENTILATOR

GULF CYPRESS BARS

GREENHOUSE ^MATERIAL

MANUFACTURED BY

S. JACOBS I SONS, Office 406 W. ISth St.. New York.

Estimates and
Catalogues
Cheerfully Furnished.

Greenhouse Glass at Wholesale

Factory. Storerooms

Borough of Oueens,

N.Y.

U^titlon the innrlBli'

^^eh&nin* wh«n wrltlnc

EXCLUSIVELY

A Greenhouse Heater.

Specially adapted for the work. Easy
to erect. Simple In operation. Eco-
nomical as to consumption of fuel.
Send for catalogue and list of prices.

MYERS & CO.

(EsTABLienKD 1849.)

1518-1520 So. 9th St., Philadelphia.

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GLASS

We carry the largest
stock of Greenhouse
Glass in New York.

We make a specialty
of I6x24s and can
make special prices.

SELECTED BRANDS IN FRENCH AND AMERICAN.

HOLBROOl BUOTHERS, 85 to W Mm St., New fork.

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snEEMHODSE wm M wwmv

Horticultural Architecture and Building.

pitching^ ^Go

ESTABLISHED 1644-.

233 Mercer Street, - NEW YORK.

FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS.

NINETEEN SIZES.
Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus.

Rosehousea, Greenhouses, Etc., of Iron
Frame Construction erected complet*
or the Structural Iron Work ship-
ped ready for erection.
Iron Frame Benches wilh the
'• Perfect Drainage Bench Til«"
•r Slate Tops.

SE2VD 4C. postage; fur 1I«L,17SXRATHD CAXAL,OGlJE.

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THE VAN REYPER

PERFECT GLAZIERS' POINTS

No rights or lefts. Price per box of 1000, 60c.
by mall, 75c.; in lots of 500O by ex., 55c. per 1000

HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St , Phila., Pa.

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Greenhouses Built and Heated

Economically and Perfectly by

HENRY W. GIBBONS, ^^« ^^|lv"V«r«""^

EXPERT ADVICE AND PLANS FURNISHED. ESTIMATES FREE.

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On Your Coal Bills

IF YOUR HOUSES ARE HEATEO BY

A FURMAN BOILER.

Send for large Illustrated Catalogue,
Florists' Edition. Let us make >ou
an estimate FREE.

THE HERENDEEN MFG. GO.

Home Office:

50 Fay St., Geneva, N. Y.

New England Office;

54 Oliver St., Boston.

Mention Paper.

POR PARXICVI«ARS ADDRHSS

E. A. ORMSBY, Melrose, Mass

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678

,r^m^ FBESH TOBACCO
^''^^\ STEMS !

$l.-'>0 per bnle of

V^-iire-M?y/ W. C. BECKERT,

^y^b^ijy-iyy/ SeeJsman.

"^HEj0^ ALLEGHENY, PA.

Hentlon the FlorlgtB* Exchajige wheo writing

Kt" Carnation Vulcan

A first-clasaSummer-flowerlne variety, flowers meiUuin
size, a pleasdip sbaJe of red, ^r> UU per 100.
OAllUAaniAC f^t^- V^^^ iQ(1 white, from '2)4 Inch

OUUVAnUIAs puts. (3 00 per 100.

SMILAX from 2 Inch pots, |'2.00 per 100.

O. EISEUE,
1 1 til an«l J»ll'erson Nts.. Pliiliidelpliiai Pn.

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FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Largest Stock in the Country.

All goods up-to-date and of superiorquality
Write U8 for prices and other information
Our new Catalogue sent on application to
the trade only.

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.,

60. 52. 54. 56 N. Fourth St.. PHILADELPHIA, Pa.

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HORTICULTURAL

jii'vTtvr."^!".!? Auctioneers

One Sale Only Next Week,

FPirkAV JUNE 2.

CLEARY &. CO., 60 Vesey St., New York.

M*»nt1nn th<> P'lorlwtB' "R-rfhane** wh^n WT-ltlne

Plants, BJooms (White Orchids Specially); Duplex and
other pans ; Manual of Culture ; Orchid Food ; losectl-
cldefl: Fumlgatore; Peat. Moss. etc. Circulars sent.
WiLi^awMBAD Gardens, East Orange, N. J.

Mention fh^- Finrigrg' TCTfhanrp when wrlUmr.

LAGER &HURRELL,

erowersifld ^\ ^% ^ |J | ^ ^
Importers of ^J fX. O rl I L/ O

Just arrlvcil In splendid condltinn: Cat I ley a l.abi-
aitn, liirlia Aiici>pst Uiplia Ancept* Albn,
L.felia Auiuuiualis. All good Autumn-flowerlnfi;
varieties,

Cherry Wood Baskets, Fresh Moss and Peat.
Corre-poodsooe^^^ SUMMIT, N.J.
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CATTLEYA LABIATA

Fine plants, in first-rate condition, at $90.00
per 100. (7-10 good bulbs per plant). Fine
well-leaved specimen plants, price upon appli-
cation.
<:attle>-a Granulosa, a Brazilian Cat-

cieya, aocoewhat in the way of C. Schofleid-

ina, frcm \yii-2\^ feet high, at $1 50 each.
Bllltonia Morelllana, at $1.50 each.
Barlinjstonla Pra$fraiis, a beautiful

white-d jweriDg little orchid, at 50 els. each.
Oticldium Varlcoj^um RoKersll

and Cattleya '^Tarnerl expected to

arrive soon.
■Cash or satisfactory references required
from unknown parties.

ADOLF A. SACHSE, Orchid Collector,

96 Hudson Ave.. P. O Station I. HOBOKEN. N J.
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SURPLUS STOCK

IF WANTED, Sl'EAlv QUICK.
All Fine Salable PInuts, in Oood Shape.

Per 100

20i"0 Pansles, fine plants $2.00

2U00 Alternantliera Aurea, 2 in.

liois 2.P0

2000 Caildytaft, fine 3 in. rots 2.50

30(10 S-weet Alyssum, 2 in. pots 2.00

2600 Coleus, assorted, 2H in pots 250

lOOO AKeratam, Blue and White, i\i

m note 2.50

lO'in Heliotrope, Btrong, 3 in. pots.... 4.00

ISOfi Corn FlO'wer, 3 in. pots 2.60

10IK1 Asters, -temple's. 2!^ in. pots 2.00

lOllU Plilox Drumlllondl,3in. pota. 2.50
inno Pyrethruni, yellow, 2H in. pots.. 2.50
anio Aciuilexia, "ne pliints. 2W in. pots 2.50
500 cobaea Scandens, 4 In. pots.... 8.00

•W. T. & F. P. BUTZ, - New Castle, Pa.

Mention the FloHate' EzchaDge when writing.

The Plorists' Exchange.

Mn.v'27. 1899.

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Quality Unexcelled and in Any Quantity

7 inch pots 2>$ feet $ 75.00 per 100.

8 inch pots ... 3 feet 100.00 per 100.

8 inch pots S% feet 125.00 per 100.

9 inch pots 3'^ to 4 feet . . . 18.00 per Doz.

Measurements all Above the Pots.

20,000 SMALL FERNS

JOHN SCOTT

Keap St. Greenhouses, BROOKLYN, N. Y.

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JOO.OOO JSTEB ...,

strong Btocky plants ready to plant out. Qiu-.n nf
the Market, Truflaut's Perfection, Giant ( (Uiift,
Victoria and qemple's Branching. la best mixed
colors. Semple's In separate colors, at 50 cte. per 100,
by mall ; 13.00 per UKtO ; 500 at 1000 rate ; f>25.00 per 10,000
by express. This seed Is saved from the largest and
doublest flowers only.

Satisfaction Gdaeantbbd.

GUSTAV PITZONKA, - Bristol, Pa.

Mfnrlnn thi* Ftorlata' w>xchange when wrttlng

SPECIMEN

FVERGREEN TREES

For Tubs and Vases for Deccration.

CHAS. B HORNOB & SON.

Horticulturists and Nurserymen, MT. HOLLY, N.J.

Mention the Florlsta* Exchange when writing.

\\' p / •^^'■' Exchange when wriung

331 Ar

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CYCLAMEN

urplus, voung, D^eer's strain.
lore, now, mixed, $2.00 per 100.

four

AUXERNANTHHRA

4 vars., per H'tt. $1.50.
GERANIUMS and CHRYSANTHEMUMS from eoil.

CASH PLEASE. .

WILLIAM STUPPE, Mollis, L. I., N. Y.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

COLEUS

2600 Golden Bedder, 2 and 2H inch pots,

$2.1,0 per 100.
2500 Verschaffeltll, Sand 2H inch pots,

$2.00 per IliO.
200 LOBELIA, C. Palace, 3 in. pots, $3.00 a 100.
All good plants that have not been crowded.

W. p. BRINTON, - Christiana, Pa.

Mention the Flortef Exchaage when wrttlng.

SPECIALTY:

Floral Metal
Designs j*.^*

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Specialty : Wheat Sheaves.

SPECIALTY:

Prepared J* j*
Cycas Leaves.

A. HERRMANN

. . . WRITE FOR CATALOGUE.

404, 406, 408, 410, 412 East 34th Street,
NEW YORK CITY.

Manufacturer of Metal Floral Designs

Importer and Dealer in Florists' Supplies.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when wiiUng.

IMPORT BULBS

We ofTer advantages over foreign houses to which we call your attention :

FIRST EARLY SHIPMENT '^'uiS.""''' ^°"'°'

HOME INSPECTION ^pl^Us'!^"""*- °'<=™-
RESPONSIBILITY ^°anTn'^tt''/a^.^^'""°^ """' ""■

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WE W LL GUARANTEE '=''«'«P'5 as it separately mi-
ll L llll.l.uuniinilll.1. pQftgfj {rom 5 or 6 sources.

ROMAN HYACINTHS, EXTRA, 13 to 15 ctms., - - Per 1000. SI5.00.

J PLK,\SE M HL ITS YOUR LIST FOR PRICING ^

1 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 'u",l,''.%V.^r~''"'°'-'^' ''■

Barclay Street |

SPHAGNUM MOSS

Mention the Florlstj' Exchange when writing.

In hales of 5 barrels each.
Price, f 1 00 per hale, de-
livered at pier la New
York or Philadelphia.

H. R. AKERS, Bu. i?n|u>u"c'i.» N. J.

lAentlon thv Florists' bJzcban^e wben writing.

AQTTD Dl AllTQ Scnu-le's, rruffaut's. Queen
no I Lll rLAn I 0 of Uie Market, ano other var-
ieties, fine plants, 41) cents per lUO ; ^3.0U per lOOO.

COSMOS, large plants, 10 cts. per 100 ; $3.00 per 1000.

J. C. SCII91IDX, BKISTOUt PA.

Mention the Florlaig' Eichange when wrttlng.

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ROSE STOCK

\im Bridfsmalds

from 3; 2 inch pots, $6.00 per
100; $50 00 per 1000.

From 2% inch pots, $3.00
per 100.

EDW. J. TAYLOR,
SOUTHPORT, CONN.

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M-nilon the Florlsta KxohanKe whan writing.

stmioDiiiy io[ Fio[i8i!i.

Every florist in the land should have a
complete supply of printed matter where-
with to conduct his business in befitting
style. We have the largest outfit in
America devoted solely to horticultural
printing, and we understand the wants
of the trade. Below we quote two com-
bination offers and would be pleased to
supply you.

00 Combination offer
• — includes....

260 Noteheadi, 5Hx8>^ ina.
250 Slnvelopes, size 6^.
S50 Billheads, 7 ins. wide, 6^ Ina. de«p.
2S0 Businesa Carda, 2^xlH iDI.
2S0 Taga, size S^xSH ins.
Cash with order. Delivered P. 0. B„ N. T.

$5.22

$10.22

Combination offer
includes....

600 Noteheada, 6>^x8H ins.

600 Envelopea. size 69^.

600 Billheads, 7 ins. wide, 6^ ins. deep.

600 Monthly .Statements, SHxSH ins.

500 Biiaiueas Cards, •i%x^ ins.

600 Tags, 2H-15H Ins.

One Day Book. I It these are not wanted

One Ledger. f subtract $1.50.

Cash with order. Delivered F. O. B.. N. T.

PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE YOU ORDER.

Write plainly and send "copy" for
each article wanted.

Noteheada will be furnished in smooth
writing paper with ruled lines. Linen
paper, ruled or unruled, can be had in-
stead if so ordered.

Envelopes are full commercial size and
of good quality.

Billheads will be furnished as above,
but size 8J^ ins. wide and i% ins. deep
will be substituted when so ordered.

Cards are of good quality and ample
proportions.

Day Book and Ledger are large enough
for ordinary purposes. Ledger is in-
dexed and will hold 300 accounts.

Special designs, trade marks, etc., en-
graved to order. A rose, violet, or other
flower can be printed on your letterheads
and billheads, plain or in color, to order.

The quality of all the above work is
guaranteed.

We can forward any of these combina-
tion offers with advantage to the pur-
chaser, but it will not pay from a
distance to oihIit a single item on
account of the express charges.

Address all orders to

i. T. DE Li MARE PTG. S PUB. GO. Ltd.

P O. Box 1697 New York.

We are a straight shoot and aitn to grow into a vigorous plant.

A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS. NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL.

YOL. XI. NO. 22

NEW YORK, JUNE 3, 1899.

One Dollar Per Year.

Surplus Stocks

CA.L,j^DII.Tiii KSCUI-ENTUM, started
plants iu 4 in. potp, i 8 00 per lUO.

11VDRA.^GHA. OXAKSA, fine plants
in 5 in. pots, wpll in bud tine plants for late
hlooaoing, $3 00 per doz. Also very larg:e
plants in tubs tor latP blooming-, according
lo size, J 1 50 to $2 00 each.

larSA E?(SEXE:, or Abyssinian
Banana, strong- plants in 6 in. or 6 in.
I'ots. $3.00 per doz.

RICINUS, or Castor Oil Beans,

f-troug- plants in 3 in. pots, $6 00 per luu.

BGGOBilA RHX, tine ass irtnipnt of
vare-, nice plants in '^^i in. pots, $4 00 a lij ►•

BRGONIAS, Double Xuberous-
Rooted, tine T>Mnt« in 3H io- pots, jast
rdady to bloom, |10 00 per Ipo.

XCTBBR09E PEARU, good blooming
- hulbs, 75 cte. per 10*1 ; $5 00 per 1000.

DAHL,! 4.S, we have one of the largest and
dnest colleciions; Cactus, Large-tlowering,
or Show, Smalt-flowering or Pompon, and
Single. VVe offer only the verv tinef^t sorts.
Strong, pot-grown plants, $6 00 per 100.

VINCA MAJOR VARIHGAXA and
ei«KG%.Pf riSSllMtA, a Que stock of
Jarge plants grown in SVa in- POts, with fine
tops, $10 00 per 100.

KASXVRXIIT9IS, Dwarf Tom
Xhumb, strong plants in 8H iD> pots*
»6 00 per HO.

IVV.L,HAVED GKRAMIVniS, finest
aortR. 3!^ in. pots, $4 00 per lOU ; 3>^ In. pots,
J8.00 per 100.

CHRVSANXHEMVMS, fine assort-
ment, leading varleeiea. $3 00 per 100. For
full list of all the latest novelties, extra
choice sorts, see our descriptive catalogue.

I»Hl.OX, large-tlowering 6ort8, $3 00 a 100.

HOI.LVHOCKS, Pink, white, yellow and
scarlet, '^*4 in. piitp, 14. 00 pei h 0.

DRAC^KA INDKVI8A, one of the

most uselul plants tor center of vasep,
ba*.kete, etc. We have a fine stock, which
we can supply as follows : Small pl»int«, 414
in. pofp, 15-18 in. high. Jl 50 per doz. Extra
strnnv plants. 6 in. pott^, Z to S^ ft. high,
S6.00 per doz.

BOSXOPi EER^ii we have alflrgeRtock
iQ la rtfe sizes, which we can supo'.vhb follows:
Fine Btr(mg plantp, 8 in. pane, f 9 00 i»f r dnz.;
Extra strong plantP, 10 in. pan". $1.00 to
M 50 each, according to size.

rAI^DANUS VEIXCHII. Wearestill
offering a special price on ihis stiick. Can
supnly as followo: Fine plants, 6 in. pot«,
1V6 ft. high, .n 00 each: '^Ttra tine plants.
7 in. pots. - It. bith. $150 eaoh ; larger
plants. 8 in. pots, 2\i ft. hish. J 2 00 each ;
larger specimens at i3 00 to (5 00 each,
according to siz*».

I^AXAMIA BORBOP9ICA. We can
supply a fine lot of extra sized plantp, suit-
able for lawn or hotel decoration', n|»nts8to
4 ft. high, extra heavy, $4 00 to 15 00 each,
according to size.

FICVS ELASXICA, fine plants, 6 In.
pots, 18 in. high, 50cts. each; also extra
heavy specimens, tine for Summer decora-
tion wi'h extra heavy foliac-e nlantslft.
high, 12 00 each ; 5 ft. high. $2 50 each.

B AV XREEH, Standards and Pyramids*
$10 to $15 each, according to size.

COL.IJ9IBIA ri^O^VER XVBS. We

carry in stock the finest tubs made lor large
plants, neat, practical, cheap, write us
for prices.

F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown=on=Hudson,N.Y.

M^ntlnn th«' Flnrlat*' fCT^hanr* whm wrltlnv

OF-

Palms, Dracsenas, Orchids,
Nephrolepis, Bay Trees, etc.

An Unpqualed
Assortraent of

ORNAMENTAL PLANTS,

- OFFERED BY —

f.H.

To be Sold In tlie Greenliouses, on the Premises.

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MagQiflcent specimen plants of KENTIAS, ARECAS, PHCENIX, ARAU-

CARIAS, LATANIAS, etc., etc., and 20,000 plants, in from 2y, to 6 incli pots.

excellent young stock for growing on, all in best possible condition, clean, thrifty

stock.

Cattleya Labiata, specimen plants, Mossiae, Trianse,
Oncidlums, Dendrobiums in variety, Etc.

"""^"MHORSDAY, JUNE 8th, 1899.

ORCHIDS

AND DATE,

5

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Take Union Hill oar to Dodd St. (from Barclay or Chrisf^plier St. Ferry); ^g
also W. 43d St., W. 14tli St. and Franklin St. Ferries, Jcar to the Greenhouses.

A Special Catalogue will be Mailed on Application to the Auctioneers, | j "IJ

CLEARY & CO., «0 Vesey St., New York.

Mention the FIorlBts' Elxchange when wrltlnv.

I

CHENILLE PLANT.

Philippine Medusa.
Dewey's Favorite Flower

THE FLORISTS PLANT OF THE CENTURY!

Easiest Thing Grown. Breeds Like Mice.
SELLS AT SIGHT!

Every Florist or Advertiser, larpe or small, must
liave this good thine sooner or later, so the earlier stock
IB procured the better your position to command the
trade of your locality. Sepjog- a future for this plant,
spolveo of eo highly everywhere, we have made arranpre-
ments whereby we can now supply plaiitn at a price
much lower than they are offered anywhere else.

LARGE PLANTS '"""'"y f,"'^''' 3 and 4 INCH POTS.

S22 50 per 100. $3 00 per (foz. 30c. ea,

4 in. pots, in bloom, '40 per 100; } 5 50 per doz.; 50c ea.

5 in. POTS, In bloom. 75c. ea« h. tfample plaots will be
raailfd if postage is added, 10c.,15c..25c .ea. respectively

'iro^w'^E^RTN^G GANNA AUSTRIA

Large, Dormant Field pieces, with 2, 3 and more eyes,

SS.SOalOOO. Sl.OOalOO. 15c. adrz.

We liiive al40 receiypd this week a ff^w hiiiKlrefi each, dormant roots, of i he followinir varie-
ties, and ofTir them at S2 50 per lOn; $20 00 per lOUO— Mixed Oroiy, F. Vanghan, Ragandale,
Mme. Crnzy, Columbia, A. BouTter. Fres. Carnot, Italia, Queen Charlotte, Bassett's
Red, Robusta, Or. Rouge, two latter best dark foliRi^e,

Choice Mixture, Large First Size Bulba.

Per 100, 75e.; per 1000, $6.50.

SPRENGERI, New Crop Seed,

$7.50 per 1000 ; $1.00 per 100.

PLVmOSA NANUS, New Crop Seed, $10.00 per 1000 ; $1.25 per 100.

LILIDAI ACRATUM, 9-11, sound bulbs »5.r,0 per 100

LILIDni MELPOMENE, 9-11, sound bulbs....: #5. SO per 100

BORDEAUX MIXTIJRK, best Tiger brand, gallon cans, 76c. es.

GLADIOLUS
ASPARAGUS

CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO.

501 and 503 W. 13th St., i'ormh.*' N. Y. CITY.

Importers, Exporters and Growers' Agents ol SEEDS, BULBS and PLANTS.

LAST CALL FOR

CARNATION CUTTINGS

FLORA HILL

VICTOR

JOHN VOIINC

>IRS. JAMES DEAKl.

EMPRESS

MELBA

BON TON

EVELINA

ALBA SITPERBA.

.from soil. J20 00 per 1000; from sand, $15 00 per 1030
20.00 •• •' 15 00

40 00 " " 35 00

soil or sand, 40 00 "

from soil only, 4 00 per 100

from soil only, 300 for 25 00

•• 2000 at 3 50

•' 600 at 2 50

•' 1200 at 2 00 "

1000 GENERAL MACEO, June Ist or before, delivery 10 00

1000 GENERAL GOMEZ, " " '■ 1000 ",

1000 WHITE CLOUD, " " " 5 00 "'

ALL OTHERS SOLD OUT.
^^ ^H aa^ J%|^||| ll%#l ^^ '^°'}' "'^ following from 2 Incti pots,
^Jj 1^ tl^XI^ I ^J IVl ^5 Si.oo per loot S25.00 per lodoi

Surprise, Triumph de Nancv. Peach Blossom, Mme. Bruant. McMahon, Silver Queen, CamlUe
de Gerardine, Beaute Pottevine, Bonnatt, Mrs. E. G. Hill, Mme. de La Roux, Agnes Kelway,
Mme. Buchner, C^.mtesBe de Harcourt.

Tlie followinK at S4.ao per 100:

Alphonse Riccard, Mme. Jaulln, H. Dautbeuay, GrifBtb, Camllle Bernardine.

PELARGONIUMS

Fine 3 and 4 inch plants in bloom. $1.50 per dozen; Sxo.oo per 100:

Dorothy, H. M. Stanley, Marie Malet, Gold Mine, Edward Perkins.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

lutrodnctlons of 1S98, Ss-oo per 100; S40.00 per 1000.
50,000 plants, standard varieties, S3-oo per 100; S25.00 per 1000.

THE COTTAGE GARDENS,

C. W. WARD, Manager, QUEENS, N. Y»

Uentlon th* FlorUU' Bzehuic* wh«n wrltlnc

680

Xwe I=LORISTS' EXCHKNCe.

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HANGING BASKETS, Rustic

10 in., 90c., per doz., »9 i 1-J in., »1, per doz., Sll

INSECT AND FUNGUS DESTROYERS. |

TOBACCO STEMS.

100 lb. hale, $1.25; 500 lb>., »5.00 ; 1
ton. 200 lbs., $18.00.

TOBACCO DUST.

5 lb. package, 25 ctB. ; 10 lb. package,

50 cts. ; 100 lbs.. $1.75.
TOBACCO SOAP.

(Roe Brand) H lb. tin, 20 cU. ; per

doz., $2.00.
AIISTRAI.IAN GARDEN
WASH.

Pint, 50 eta.; fiuart. 80 cts. ; HKal'on.

$1.50; gallon, $2.50.
FIR TREE OIL.

Pint. 60 cts. ; Quart, $1.15; Ji gallon,

^2.00 ; gallon, $3.50.
FIR TREE OIL SOAP.

W lb. tin, 20 CU. ; 2 lb., 65 cts. ; 5 lb.,

$1.50 ; 10 lb., $2.|i5 ; 20 lb., $5.25.

GISIIURST'S COnlPOllND,

1 lb. boxes. 40 cts.; 3 lb. bo.\e8. $1.00
HELLEBORE.:

(Whlt« Powdered) lb., 20 cts.
PARIS GREEN.

(\ew ProcesBi. 1 lb. can. 30 cts. ;

per doz., $3.U0.
\i 11'. cans, each, 17 cts.; doz., $1.75.
'4 lb. cans, eacb, 12 cts. ; doz., $1.10.

SLUG SHOT.

5 lb. pkg.. 20 cts.; 10 lb. pVg.. 40
cts.; In bulk, per ICO lbs.. $3.50;
barrel, 235 lbs., per lb., 3^4 cts.

SULPHUR.

Per lb.. 5 cts. ; 10 lbs.. 45 cts. ; 25
lbs. and over, per lb., 3^ cts.
WHALE OIL SOAP.

1 lb. bars, 10 cts. ; per 100 lbs.. In
bars, $8.00.

I WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, NEW YORK.

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UantlOB tiM FlorUU' Bxchmca when wHUng.

PRIMULA. CALCEOLARIA. CINERARIA.

n Our strains of above named important Florists'' seeds are all Prize sorts. #<

K Every possible care has bt en taken in the selection, and harvesting, and J

K the rtfeults cannot fail to be entirely satisfactory. J

i PRIMULA SINENSIS FIMBRIATA '"rBif/H^t'c'rs:"'' f

ck Cties-v^'ick Red, bright crimson, about 200 seeds per trade pkt., 50c.

n ■villajce Maid, white, striped witbc*imson,about2008eeds, " " 50c.

n Rosy Morn, Itright pink, about 200 seeds " " 60c,

n Alba Majfiiifica, white, about 200 seeds , *' *' BOc.

» Coccliiea Superba, crimson, about 200 seeds '* " 50c.

n Ccerulea, beautilul biue, about 200seeds '* *' 60c.

offered. Mesers. James & Son. the IntroducerB,
were awarded tne Firet Prize and Award of Merit
at HortlcuUural Exhlbltlone several years, and
florlstB In this country who bave grown It. dupli-
cate their orders for seed each year, which alone
Is a guarantee of Ite high standard. Trade pkt., 5Uc.
HYBRIDA, choicest large flowering mixed,
Engllah strain Is without doubt the Unest ever Beml-dwarf, per 100 seeds, 50c.; per trade pKt., 50c.

I andVar[ic^u"iar8on Guaraiiteed Bemiuda Lillum Longiflorum.

I ESTIMATES CHEERFCLI.Y GIVEN ON

I All FRENCH, DUTCH, JAPAN and BERMUDA FORCING BULBS for Fall Delivery.
S " RUSSIAN " LILY OF THE VALLEY and HAMBURG or BERLIN PIPS.

I STUMPP & WALTER CO., e^ran"3Cort?r7:: so Barclay St.,N.Y.

Uentlon th« Flortata' Eicbajagg when writing. _^_^__^^

PAI PCni ARIA JnineB'<3iant Strain
wMLUCULHnIM This magnificent strain
still ma'iilalna Its [msltiun as t/ie finest in the
worht. i'er trade pkt., 50 cts,
111 VBKIDA, Ilm-Btmlxed. per trade pk£., 50c.

PIMTDADIA JnineN' Giaut Prize
l/lnCnnnlM ^^tirain. This magnificent

RAWSON'S

"Arlington Tested Seeds"

Are now well known to Bome FLORISTS, we
want them known to all FLORISTS. Special
price list sent on application.

W. W. RAWSON & CO.

12 »d 13 Fmneull Hall Sq. BOSTON, HASS
Meatlon the Floiieu* Exchange when wrltlDK.

....Bulbs, Plants

OF ALL KINDS.
HULSEBOSCH BROS.,

ENGLEWOOD, N. J.

Mention the Florlata* Exchange when writing.

GLOXINIAS

A few hundred nice solid bulbs. Speak
quick if you want them. Price, choice mixed
colors, $3.00 per 100.

TUBEROUS BEGONIAS ^3'J„"^pe'v°m' "°^'^'

Mixed colors, double, $6.00 per 100.

THE CALLA GREENHOUSES, Calla, Ohio.

M«ntlOD th* FlorlMt*' Bxehans* wh*n wrttlnff.

9>

PRIMULA!

VAUCHAN'S . . .
INTERNATIONAL

THIS MIXTURE Is composed of the most salable
colors of Single Flowering Chinese Primulas,
the best whites, pinks and rede with a sprinkling of
other colors, enough tu give a large variety of colors.
We bave taken special pains to make this
mixture as complete as possible and unre-
servedly recommend It to everyone.
Price lor I Pkt.of 3',08eedB.5 c.
International ^Spkts. 1750 " $2.01)
Primula Mixture ( Per 1-16 oz 3 60

850
Seeds

1000
Seeds

$1.75
1.70

1.70

^CmEURIlS

ESTABLISHED 1802

S

SEEDS

Just Arrived in Fine Condition,

m\ mom m\

From G to 15 Inches long.

Price, $9.00 per I OO lbs.

special Prices on Larite Lots.

J.IVI.THORBURN&CO.

(Late of IS John Street)

36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK

Men r Ion 1 h*- Plorlnrw Rxr'hnne*^ wh^n wrltlDK

Chinese Primula

Chlswick Red $0.50

Alba Magnlfica. best white .50

Rosea, piuk 35

Blue, clpar sky-blue 50

Double Mixed 150 seeds, 50c.

VAUGHAN

COLUMBIA

Very finest English, French and German
strains; t be flowers are extra large. from
7 to 8 Inches In circumference and In most
brilliant colors. Per trade pkt., about 1000
seeds, 50c.; 3 pkts. for $1.25.

Ghatftr's Prize Hollyhocks,

Our seed of this has been saved from the
flnest and largest of double flowers only
and will produce flowers extremely double
and In the best, brightest and most distinct

---— --^jj^— colors. Sow now.

Hollyhock. Double Pure While )4o2..25c ; oz.,75c ; trade pkt.. 10c.

Lemon Yellow. Pink. Purple, Red, Rose. Salmon, Crimson, each, 14 oz , 25c.; oz., 75c.; trade pkt., 10c.
Chater's Prize Hollyhocks, double mixed ^4 oz., 25c.; oz., 75c.; trade pkt., 20c.

14 Barclay Street. VAUGHAN S SEED STORE, 84-86 Randolph St.
Mention the FIoiistB' ExehanKo when writing.

CINERARIA CYCLAMEN PRIMULA

PANSY

Lar^eftowered Ku)^)l8h; Large tl. Splfnoeiip. Kolker^s beat, llulher's Giant.

,'n oz., .$3.5'i. I'ure white, lOO 8., 7.ic. !-4 oz., 13.50: ,'„ oz. $1.3ii; $).C0 oz.; '/» oz., 9,i cts.

Trade pkl,, 50c. Hose, Red, etc , 1008 65c. Trade Pkt., './Be. Trade Pkt,, Mc.

AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, 5* Dey St., New York.

M*titlon the Floriats* Exchange when wrltlnc,

CINERARIA, PRIMULA, PANSY

Ebtablibhed 1876.

IHCWKPOBATID 1890L

COXSEEDCO.

CALIFORNIA SEEDS A SPECIALTY.

Growers of Onion, Lettuce, Carrot, Sweet
Peas, Asters and Cosmos.

34 Gansevoort St,,

NEW YORK.

411, 413, 416 Sansom* St.,

SAN FRANCISCO.

Mrntlon the PlorlPts" Exchane-e wh(»n writtne.

S SPECIAL SEEDS 5

2 For the FLORIST and GARDENER, J

■ Send tor Wholesale Catalogue, . . ■

5 JOHNSOPf & STOKES, S

■ 217-219 Market St., Phlladelplila. ■

Mention the Florlflts' Exchange when wrltlns.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

EEDS for Profit
Sweet Peas I

PAI PPni ARIA (Jamea's strain), extra
uni.Wb.ul.nnin large flowering, mixed

(No. 1781), best seed, pkt,, ISc; trade pkt., 50c.

PINPRARIA Extra Large Flowering

V/iiicnnnin ^^^ 1925), the beet seed, pkt.,
15c.; trade pkts., 50c. and $1,00.

PRIMIII A ^- ^'- Special Florists' Blend
rnimukn ((^^ 3q,j) ^^^ ^^^^ miiture of

over 25 distinct large flowering fringed and
double varieties, resides latest novelties
Pkt., lOc; trade pkt., 60c,; 1000 seeds, $2.00.

WE ARE HEADOUARTERS FOR

EVERYTHING IN PANSIES!

Our assortment comprises over 100 distinct
colors, •trains and blends.

SPECIAI. OFFHR. (No. 2736) Sixty
(60) packets, each containing 125 seeds of dis-
tinct varieties (7500 seeds in all) for $1.76.

Xbe **XHRKC: BHSX BI^HBiDB
KOR KI,ORI»XS," our own formulas
{Nob. 2633, 2709. 2710), 1000 seeds each (3000 seeds
in all), for $1 00; double quantity, $1.75.

All the above delivered prepaid. For separate colors, and other Florists' seed, send for trade price list.

N. f, MtHKET GMDENERS' ISSOGIITION,

281 Sixth Ave,
P.O. Box 2341

New York.

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I ^B FLORISTS

t^W FLOWER
^^ SEEDS

T. Wholesale Catalogue on application.

I WEEBER & DON, ^^.1^.^^'

5li 114 Ctiambers St., New York City.

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ALM

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100 1000
i;aco9 Weddeliniin....»1.00 $8.00 «S.SO
Kentia Belmorenna 1.00 6.50 17.S0
Latania Borbonicn... .50 2.50 6.50
Asparagus Fiumosus

Nanus l.M lOOO

Drncienn Indlvisa per oz., 50 ct«.

J. L. SCHILLER, 404 E. 34th St. New York.

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CYCAS REVOLUTA

Small Stems, per lb. 10 cts. Special Price on Large Lots.
C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer, - 85 Dey Street, New York.

SAGO
PALM

Uentlon th« FlorlstB' Exchange wb«n writing.

CHINESE PRIMROSE SEED

New crop,
ported Feed.
linll pncUet, 50ceDtH.

_ _ ___,. Well known as the finest large flowering fringed varieties grown. Not to be compared to cheap
Imported Feed. Special floriats' packet of thirteen (13) varieties, single and double, mixed, 400 seedM, Sl.OOi

CINERARIA SEED of finest large flowering dwarf varieties in best mixture. 1000 seeds, 50c.
PRIMULA Obconlca Grandlflora Rosea, the finest of the Improved Obconlcas, 1000 seeds, 50c.
STRICTLY CASH PRICES. JQHN F. RUPP, '^'.^iSrT.I,?' SHIREM ANSTOWH, PA.

June «, 1899.

Twe FLORISTS'

•XCHHNGE.

581

jMiiyEmT.

Points and information from Beedsmen, andall
Interested in this column, solicited. Addree-
Edltor Sbed Trade, care of Fu)RI8tb' Eis
CBANOK, p. O. Box 1697. New Yorli.

AMERICAN SKED TRADE ASSOCIATION

E B. CLABK.MlUord, Conn.. President: Jos.
A. BOLQIANO. Baltimore, First Vice-President;
Albert MlCullguoh, Cincinnati, Second
Vlcp-President; S. F. Willabd, Wethersfleld,
Conn , Secretary and Treasurer.

The American Seed Trade Association
meets in St. Clair Hotel, Cincinnati, June
13-1.5.

Consignments of cabbage seed, Early
York and Jersey Waliefleld varieties,
were reappraised and advanced in value
by the New Yorli customs authorities
May 17.

New York. — J. J. Van Waveren, of the
firm of L. Van Waveren it Co., leaves for
home to-dav (Saturday), by S.S. Spaarn-
dam. A cablegram received from his firm
in Holland informs him that the condi-
tion of the hyacinth and tulip crops will
be decidedly unsatisfactory.

Annouucement was made last week
that F. H. Thompson, Houston, Tex.,
had added a wholesale branch to their
business. This firm, the title of which is
F. H. Thompson & Co., proposes to
establish what will be the largest and
best equipped seed house in the .South,
which is well needed, particularly in that
section of Texas. The manager will be
Henrv C. Johnson, lately secretary of
Johnson i^ Masser Seed Co., Los Angeles,
Cal., who has sold out his interest in that
firm to his brother. Mr. Johnson is a
bright, energetic young man, very popu-
lar among his acquaintances in the .seed
ti-ade, and will bring to the new house
he has entered a ripened experience
gained from an active connection with
the seed business on the Pacific and East-
em coasts.

European Notes.

There is little to add to last report, ex-
cept that some nice rains have fallen and
the weather is slightly more genial. This
will help turnip and rutabaga and give
the later sowings of radishes a better
start. Speaking generally our crops are
quite three weeks behind last season ;
this will upset some of our calculations,
but as we are all laboring under the
same disadvantage, the blame, if any,
will be very evenly distributed.

The injury to onion caused by the re-
cent frosts is serious; this coupled with a
much reduced acreage will cause a con-
siderabe rise in price next season in the
varieties grown for home consumption.

The rise in the price of mangel seed has
not checked sales; trade continues very
brisk and stocks are now in a very small
compass. The little that is growing has
improved wouderfull.v since the recent
rains. European Sueps.

The Dutch Bulb Farms.

Many visitors to Holland are aston-
ished at the small area of land— even par-
tially—devoted to the culture of bulbs.
The whole district does uot exceed 25
miles in length, by from one-half to one
and one half miles in width. This strip of
land runs parallel with the sea, and at a
distance of from one to five miles from it.
The limits are, roughly speaking, from
Haarlem in the north to Leiden in the
south. -Attempts have been made to
grow bulbs in other parts of Holland,
but without success. Certainly tulips,
crocuses and narcissi can be grown on
many kinds of soil, but the hyacinth is
far more fastidious, and only seems to
really Hourish on a iiure sand, liberally
manured with cow dung. It has often
been stated that we might grow all our
own bulbs in England instead of sending
our money to Holland, but we cannot
see how this is to Ije accomplished in the
face of the ditfieulties to be contended
with, viz: Soil, rate of wages, facilities
for internal communication, and perhaps
a slight a<lvantMgc in climate.

Son,.— .\ stranger looking at the pure
white sea sand, which forms the basis of
all the best Inilb farms, would not think
It possible to grow more than the hum-
blest weeds upon it, but he will soon find
that with manure and the ever present
moisture thisapparently barren sand will
grow almost anything, and bulbs in par-
ticular. This soil is much more easily
worked than our stiffer lands, the size of
the siiade used in Holland for digging
and trenching at once marks the fact;
this tool— shaped like the ace of spades-

has a blade 12 inches long by 11% in
breadth. -Not man.v men could be found
to work such a spade on English soil.
.\gain, when the bulbs are lifted from the
ground, so light is the soil that the men
kneeling down can, with their bare
hands, scoop them up a row at a time —
slightl.v more expeditious than our sys-
tem of forking them up.

Wages.— An ordinary laborer on the
bulb farms gets lis. or 12s. a week, a
foreman about 15s., while a manager in
a large busiuess will get about £100 per
annum.

l.NTERNAt Communication. — A wonder-
ful s.v stem of canals of various sizes admits
boats capable of carrying some four tons
of manure to convey materials to and
fi'om every field upon a farm, and at lift-
ing and "planting time to convey the
bulbs from field to drying shed and vice
versa. One man walking along the bank
can, l)v means of a pole, push along one
of these boats with its four ton burden
with comparative ease. This, it must be
allowed, is a vast saving of labor over
our system of carting and harrowing.

Cli.mate is not a strong point in favor
of the Dutch, but they perhaps have ,iii
advantage in a hotter .'^nniiiier tori pen off
other bulbs. To sum up, although we
have proved in practice that many kinds
of bulbs, such as narcissi, snowdrops,
scillas, chionodoxa, muscari, etc., can be
grown as well, or even better in England
than in Holland (and what is still more
important may be made to pay), yet, we
think, hyacinths and probably the bulk
of tulips" will never be grown well enough
and cheaply enough to compete with
Dutch produce.

In preparing a new bulb ground the
first care is to reduce the whole of the
land to a dead level, the surface being
about three feet above water level.
Canals are cut in all directions, for the
douljle purpose of communication and as
drains for the supertiuous water from the
fields. Shelter hedges ai-e planted, divid-
ing the land into small squares of about
half an acre to an acre. These are very
important, for strong windsfrom the sea
sweep over this flat country with great
violence, not only injuring the blooms
and foliage, but actually drifting the soil
itself like snow in a gale. When a strong
wind is blowing men may often be seen
running about breaking off hyacinth or
tuliii blooms and scattering them ou the
fallow land to prevent it from drifting
into the neighboring canal, and newly
planted pieces of small bulbs, such as
ranunculus, etc., which are set in the
Spring, are protected by the surface of
the soil being covered with a thin crust
of cowduug, applied in a liquid state and
allowed to dry. These shelter hedges are
formed of a great variety of material;
we have noted oak, beech, maple, alder,
thorn, privet and .\rbor vitie. They are
kept very well cut in to encourage thick
growth. The bulb beds are made four
feet wide, raised some six inches, with
very narrow alleys taken out between
them. These answer the double purpose
of paths in dry weather and drains in the
Winter time.

A very striking feature of these farms is
their extreme neatness and cleanliness.
Paths, beds, and rows of bulbs are as
perfectly straight as if set out with rule
and compasses, while such a thing as a
full grown weed is never seen among the
bulbs. More weeds can be seen in one
English nurserv than in the whole of the
Dutch bulli farms. We think the term
"farm" is ])referable to ••nursery" in
speaking of thes^e grounds, for the larger
ones contain 150 acres or so.

Good bulb land is now very dear in
Holland, it ranges from £100 to .£400
per acre, according to quality. This
seems an enormous price, but it must be
remembered that a vast number of bulbs
mav be grown per acre.

Most of the soil being nothing butsand,
a large amount of manure is required;
the onlv kind used is pure cow dung,
without any straw among it. This is
brought down bv ship from Priesland,
and taken by flat-bottomed boats from
the ship to the fields. It would make
some of our nufserymen stare to see the
Dutchmen putting this manure on the
land: three barrow loads go to every
144 square feet, which makes a covering
of some three inches thick. One of the.se
dressings costs close upon £40 per acre.
The ni:invire is trenched in, and either left
fallow fiu- several months, or a crop of
potatoes is grown before the bulbs are
planted. Hyacinths are the grossest
feeders so they are planted first, then fol-
low tulips or some other crop without
manure, then another dressing is given
the third year. If hyacinths are planted
two years in succession manure is used
for each crop.

All weeding of the bulb beds is done b.v
hand, the hoe is only used for paths or
more open grouud. The onl.v hoe is what
we know in England as the Dutch hoe,
but the genuine iirticle differs from the
English form in having a central attach-
ment only, instead of two side tines, and
it is also sharp on both edges, so that it
cuts on the backward as well as the for-
ward stroke.

.\ll blooms of hyacinths and tulips are
taken off as soon as full.v expanded, to
prevent the bullis being weakened, and to
prevent the decaying flo.wersfrom spread-
ing fungoid diseases. There are several
of these diseases, which are ver.v serious
drawbacks to bulb growing, and wuuld
be more so if the cultivators did not give
such extremel.v close attention to the in-
fected bulbs. Men are told off^some-
times six or eight in one nursery — to do
nothing else but look over the growing-
stock, and take out "all badly diseased
bulbs, or cut off the tips of infected
leaves. The dut.v of other men is to
take out ••rogues" or ••strangers," which
have beccinif mixed with the true stock.
It is a niitiii'.ililc fact that among the
larger growers these rogues are few and
far between, while on the land of the
small growers the.v are often so numer-
ous that one wonders whether the crop
is supposed to be Duchesse de Parma, or
Rose Gris-de-lin, as there are nearly as
many rogues as the genuine crop.

When one considers all the initial ex-
penses, and the enormous amount of de-
tail work expended on this culture, one
is led to wonder how it can possibly pay;
yet it properly managed it certainly does,
and, even in these days of keen competi-
tion, the air of general well being, and
the substantial, well-ordered homes of the
generality of growers, point to a comfort-
able balance at the bank, if not a fortune
for their heirs. And who shall grudge it
them, for a harder working set of men
would be difficult to meet with, while for
straiglit-forward dealing the.v will com-
pare favorably with nn^n of any other
country.— The Horticultural Advertiser
(English).

CATALOGUES RECEIVED.

A. G. HosBACH, PembercoD, N. J.— List of
Plants and Rooted Cuttings.

ScHLEaEL& FoTTLER, Boston,MaBs. — Whole-
Sale Trade List of Bulbs.

The Sdburban Equipment Company, 17 and
19 William street, New York.— CataloRue of
Greenhou6eB, Fences, Ventilating Apparatus.

FREESIA BULBS

Refracta alba and Hybrids.
TRY^

CALIFORNIA GROWN BULBS

Save the duty and get sound stock,
true to variety.

HEADQUARTERS FOR

CALLA /ETHIOPICA.

Order early, if you wish to secure full
delivery. Ask for prices.

GERMAIN FRUIT CO., Los Angeles, Gal.

Mention the Florists' Exchanee wht^n writing.

LAST CALL !

CYCASREVOLUTA?^,?.Ve?gV,'»"''^^"'

100 If 00
ARECA LUTESCENS, fresh, |0. 75 $6.00

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, ' 1.00 7.50

(Delivery included.)

Prices now on all French and Dutch Forcing

Bulbs, Freesiaa* Callas, Azaleas, etc.

Address

H. H. BERGER&CO.,

47 BARCLAY STREET, N. Y.

G9TARIJSHEII ISTv.

Mention the FlorlgU' Eichongg when wrlting-

In 3 and 4 in. pots, $10 per 100.

Bride, Bridesmaid, Ducliess de Brabant,

Little White P«t, Maniau Cocbet,

IVIarechal Niel. Marie Guillot,

Meteor, Pink Houpert.

THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO. Eiizabeiti, N J.

Mention the IHorliitB' EzchanKe when writing.

I PLANT SEED GO. 1

jH Wholesale Merchants. w

% ^^jt^ ST. LOUIS. ^^^^ %

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

ROEMER'S SUPERB prize PANSIES

The flneat strain of PanBlea Id the World.

Introducer and Grower of all the leading Novelties

Highest Award, InterDatlonal Exhibition Ham-
burg, 1397. Catalogue free on application.

FRED. ROEMER, Seed Grower,

QUEDLINBURG. GERMANY.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

Italian SrowD Bis

ASK FOR CATALOGUE
jrST I»UBI,I8HED

DAMMANN & CO.,

EstabliBhed 1877.

Seed and Bulb Growers,

By appointment to H. M. the King of Italy.

SAN GIOVANNI A TEDUCCIO,

Near Naples, Italy.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

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JAPANESE

FERN BALLS

One ot the most striking and best
paying introductions ot recent
years. Ot easy growtli and utiliz-
ing none of the space required for
other plants, being suspended from
the ratters. Orders tor next Winter
and Spring delivery booked now.

SUZUKI St HDTa

I I Broadway, NEW YORK.
MAIN OFFICE: 3 Nakamura. YOKOHAMA, JAPAN.
Mention the Florlsta' Exchange whtn wrltlnt.

1899 CONTRACTS HM

Now I am open to quote prices on aU Bulbs, Plants and Koots
for next season. Send in your list of wants for quotations.

F. W. O. SCHMITZ, Jersey City, N.J.

Mention the FlorlsU' Exchange when writing.

582

Thb F=i-orists' Exchange.

Philadelphia.

visitors from ISaltimore.

On Saturday last a very pleasaut
evening was spent in the Florists' Club
room, the occasion being the visit of a
delegation from the Baltimore Florists'
Club. The result of the bowling contest
Avill be found under bowling notes. The
visitors were met at Broad Street Sta-
tion by a delegation of local members,
and escorted to Boothby's, where the
inner man was amply provided for. The
room was tastefullj' decorated by Jos.
Kift & Son, who supplied the foliage
plants, and arranged the cut flowers.
The Beaut.v roses were sent in by John
Burton, and the pieonies by Kobert Craig
& Son. After dinner the company went
to the club room where the House Com-
mittee had arranged for an '■ open house"
in honor of the occasion, and had tables
spread with refreshments, etc., the whole
evening. The visitors came with a con-
fidential air and meant to do up our boys
at ten pins, but results were not accord-
ing to their hopes.

Gun Club,

The Florists' Gun Club members have
covered themselves with glory the past
week. At the annual tournament of the
Pennsj'lvania StateSportsmen's Associa-

tion, held at Erie, Pa., Tuesday last, A.
15. Cartledge won the individual cham-
pionship of the State, the prize being a
medal valued at .f 100. A team of three
members won the Jlilt Lindsay trophy —
a silver cup. Then on "Wednesday a team
of five men won the silver trophy valued
at .f200 donated by the Reading Shoot-
ing Association ; and a team of six men
won the silver trophy valued at $200,
donated b.y the Harrisburg Shooting As-
sociation. This is the second year in
succession that our Club has won this
trophy. So far we have not heard the
names of the teams, liut the florists who
are at the shoot are A. B. Cartledge,
George Anderson, John Burton and Wm.
K. Harris.
Decoration Day Trade.

From all sources returns show a
wonderful increase in the business done
on Tuesday last. The weather was all
that could be desired and there was an
ample supply of cut flowers. Some have
thought that not so many roses were
sold as in previous years, but it must be
remembered that seldom before has
there been such a supply of roses on the
market at this time, consequently more
were left over than usual. All kinds of
outdoor flowers were plentiful and sold
well. The commission men did good
business; some report very heavy ship-
ping trade. Edw. Keid says it was the
largest shipping trade he has ever done.
The plant men around the cemeteries all
report a large increase in business. John
AVestcott says "it has been the best
spring business we ever had, and with-
out a doubt it shows prosperous times

are with us again." The demand for
vases and baskets was very heavy at
all the cemeteries and every kind of plant
with a bloom sold quickly.

Cut Flower Market.

.Since Tuesdaj' cut flowers have
again accumulfited: business has been
slow, even the fashionable horse show
and the June weddings have failed to de-
crease the volume of stock on hand tf)
any extent; .^2.50 jier dozen is asked for
the very best Beauty roses, the bulk of
the stock now having . short stems, sell-
ing at from 7.^ic. to .11.2.") per dozen. Tea
roses are generally of poor quality, going
mostly at $3 to .$4 per 100. The best
sweet peas sell at 75c. per 100, there
being a large quantitj' of cheaper stock
on hand which sells slow. P;tonies are
to be seen everywhere this week; on
Monday these sold at .fi to $5 per 100;
now they are down to $3 per 100. Car-
nations are difficult to sell this week,
even extra fine flowers will not bring a
fair price, and the weather being so
warm the street men do not appear to
want them.

Sam'l S. Pennock is so well pleased
with Iii.s ((jM storage plant that he has
dec-iilrd to enlarge it to more than double
tile pnwiit capacity. It keeps flowers
far better than ice, and besides greatly
facilitates their handling. Business has
increased so much the past year that
more room is required. David Rdst.

.\s rust comes on iron, so does moss on
a long-exposed advertisement. — Adver-
tising Experience, Chicago.

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Every Reader of Florists' Exchange should know Aquatic Plants. |

C()c Klatcr Garden

..By WILLIAM TRICKER....

A Standard Work

BJLA Standard Authority

"T^HIS work contains nine beautiful
^ plates, eighteen full page descrip-
tive views of leading Water Gardens
and Ponds, and numerous smaller pic-
tures prepared with special reference
to this work.

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Elegantly Bound,
PRICE, Large Octavo,

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THE TEXT DESCRIBES ALL OPERATIONS

I From the Growing of Plants in Tubs to the Large Water Garden^ I

EXCAVATION OF GROUNDS, CONSTRUCTION OF PONDS,

ADAPTING NATURAL STREAMS, THE AQUATIC HOUSE, WINTERING,

PLANTING, HYBRIDIZING, SEED SAVING, PROPAGATION,

CORRECT DESIGNING AND PLANTING OF BANKS AND MARGINS,
and all other necessary details.

SPECIAI — We will send THE WATER GARDEN
free for examination to any party known to us, payment
to follow if retained; unknown parties can remit $2.00,
same to be returned to them if book does not answer
their expectations and is returned to us in good order.

PROSPECTUS AND REVIEWS [
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Echoes from the Alleys.

Pittsburg. — The membereof the Bowl-
ing Club did not show up very strong at
last practice games, and playing was
not any too good, although E. C. Lud-
wig made the highest score of the season
— 224. The following scores were made
in the four games played :

12 3 4

Ludwi?, E. C 115 116 123 224

Murdoch ISl 191 133 17»

Oesterle 149 145 134 125

Laucb 166 15j 131 163

E.G. R.

St. liouis.— The Florists' BowlingCIub
rolled the following scores, May 29:

12 3 4 5

C.Beyer 135 189 110

C. A. Keuhn 1B6 114 147 139 138

C.C.Sanders 131 13U 177 119

J. J. Beneke 131 151 152 135 152

.John W. Kunz.... 122 137 153 118 132

John roung 153 168 138 2()2

F. C. Weber 177 145

A. Ringier 124 lb2 111 123 167

Chicago. — Six members turned up.
May 26, for the second round in the
tournament, the wholesale contingent
of the club being too busy to be present.
The regulation lour games were rolled
with the following scores, after which
the boys divided up into two sides and
played four more games for cigars and
refreshments, each side winning twice.
Two of these games were very close, one
of them being won by but one point, and
another by only two points.

12 3 4 5

Grant 126 14i 142 159 141

Degnan 127 124 132 13U 142

Asmus 216 138 132 Hi 157

Henderson 143 122 144 126 131

Hunt 108 105 120 141 118

Hauswirth 132 150 91 103 119

J. D.

Philadelphia. — The return bowling
match between Philadelphia and Balti-
more was played in this city on Saturday
last. May 27, tlie home team winning all
three games. The team was the same
that went to Baltimore, except Baker.
Capt. Habermehl was indisposed and he
put the latter on in his place. The scores
made were as follows;

PHILADELPHIA.

1 2 3 total.

Walker 148 119 161 428

Baker 135 122 164 421

Kift 13i 127 147 406

Weslcott 1 3 136 147 438

Moss 187 liO 180 517

2,208

BALTIMORE.

1 2 3 total.

Richmond 107 1I9 126 341

Lehr 72 116 94 282

Hinder 100 98 137 835

Ha liday 133 151 160 434

Sejbold 133 139 167 439

1,831

Following is theFlorlBts'BowIingClub
score on May 2t».

12 3 4 6

Brown 145 169 163

MOFS 156 167 193

Kift 141 144 137 101 154

Walker 133 144 122 109 133

Starr 116 145 112 148 166

Direct Results.

The new advertiser looks for direct and
immediate returns from his advertising,
and if he doesn't get them, is likely to
think the advertising unprofitable. The
old and experienced advertiser is willing
to wait for n.sults, and it is he who gen-
erally gets them.

Advertising lives a great deal longer
than most people give it credit for.

An ad. that Is in to-day loses its value
only when the last man who saw it is
dead. — Sacramento (Cal.) Bee.

June 3,1899.

The Florists* Exchange.

583

T.

St. Cloud, Minn.— Jobii Blume and
I'eter Buttweiler have engaged in the
nursery business here.

American Association of Nursery-
men.— The annual meeting of this asso-
ciation will be held in Chicago, June 14
and 15. The following are among the
papers that will be read and discussed:
"Our Insect Friends; What They are
Doing for Us," by Prof. S. J. Hunter,
University of Kansas; "The Real Atti-
tude of ourStateBoardof Horticulture,"
l)y .'*. M. Emery, of Bozeman, Mont.;
"The Nursery Business in the South," by
N. W. Hale; "The Injury to the Nursery
.Stock Last Winter, and How It Hap-
pened," by Col. C. U. Watrous; "Effect
of Cold Weather on Nursery Stock and
How to Protect It," by Hon. N. H. Al-
baugh ; " Root Killing of Nursery Trees,"
by Prof. E.S.Goff, Wisconsin; "Why We
Fumigate," by Orlando Harrison, Berlin,
Md.; and "State Control of Insects and
Diseases," by I'rot. I^. R. Taft, Agricul-
tural College, Michigan.

The American Park and Outdoor
Art Association will hold its annual
meeting at Detroit, June 27, 28 and 2'.l
next. The headquarters of the Association
will be at theHotelCadillac.at which the
rates are $:i per day and upwards. Such
special railroad rates as are secured
will be announced later, but owing to
the uncertainty of attendance it will not
be possible to obtain a great reduction.
Members from Boston and vicinity will
obtain a special railroad rate of ^2f;.2.T
for the round trip. Morningsi)f the27th,
28th and 2yth will be given up to busi-
ness, papers and discussion. The retiring
president will address the meeting, and
the following papers will probably be
given: P.L.Olmsted, Jr., "Subject Re-
lating to I'ark Design;" Cbas. W. C!ar-
tield, " Finger Boards and View Points ; "
.lohn McGregor, "Utilization of \acant
City Lots for the Poor;" E.J.Parker,
" BostonCummon;" G. A.Parker, "Park
Nomenclature and Accounts:" (_ieo. R.
King, "Park Landscapes," illustrated
by stereopticon, from views taken in dif-
ferent cities by Mr. King; Gordon H.
Taylor, ".Surveys;" J. W. Beal, "Out-
door Art inSchool and CollegeGrounds."

There will be numerous trolley rides
tBrough the city to the various parks,
and the afternoon of the 28th will be de-
voted to a steamer ride up Lake St.
Clair to the renowned "Venice of
America," stopping for a short time at
one of the attractive club houses. On the
return trip, which will occupy two and
one-half hours, there will be a session on
board the boat. The afternoon of the
2!)th there will be a drive over the e.'c ten-
sive boulevards of the city and out to
Belle Isle I'ark, where in the evening a
banquet will be tendered the delegates
by Park Commissioners of Detroit, with
a band concert later in the evening. The
Detroit members will do all in their
power to give the visiting delegates a
good time and it Is hoped that there will
be a large attendance.

Wakren H. Manning,

Boston. Secretary.

Self-Fertility of the Grajje.— Bulletin
No. 1.57 of the New York Agricultural
Experiment Station (Geneva) will be
found of great interest by grape growers.
Influenced by the fact that certain vari-
eties of grapes fail to fruit when set by
themselves, the Station in 1892 began a
series of tests to study the self-fertility of
the grape, and has continued the work
up to the present time. As a result it is
found that the varieties differ widely in
their power of self-fertilization. '1 he 160
varieties tested have been classified into
lists by the character of the bunches
formed when the fruit l)uds are enclosed,
before the flowers open, in paper bags
which shut out pollen from other vari-
eties. Tliirty -eight varieties bear perfect
bunches under theseconditionsand sixty-
six bear bunches which are marketable
though not compact or perfect. These
two classes include most of our com-
mercially profitable grapes: Catawba,
Concord, Delaware, Diamond, Isabella,
Moore'B Early, Niagara, Pocklington,

Worden, etc. Twenty-eight varieties
bear some fruit, but not marketable
bunches; and thirty-seven varieties do
not fruit at all. Among varieties in these
last two classes may be mentioned Barry,
Brighton, Eumelan, Grein Golden, Her-
bert, Rogers No. 5, Salem and Wilder.

To insure perfect fruiting of varieties
of these last classes they must be set
with other grapes which blossom at the
same time. Data are given in the bul-
letin to show time of blooming of the
different varieties.

The physiological reason for this lack
of self-fertility in some grapesis supposed
to be a lack of aflinity between pollen
and stigmas of the same variety. It is
usually, if not always, associated with
hybriditv. A variety resulting from
crossing' two species of grapes is liable
to be self-sterile. Nearly all varieties
having short stamens, and a few vari-
eties with long stamens, were self-sterile.

No varieties of cultivated grapes with
short stamens were found perfectly self-
fertile.

Full details of the tests are given in
the bulletin. Send your name and ad-
dress to the Station and secure a copy if
you are interested.

A White Pine Hedge.— A more beau-
tiful hedge than one of white pine can
hardly be conceiveil, and while none has
comedirectlv under tlie observation of
the writer, lie knows of their existence,
and from other knowledge of the plant
can appreciate its value for this i)ur-
pose. We learn to look on the pine as
a large growing tree and therefore un-
suitable for hedge purposes, forgetting
that the Norway spruce and many de-
ciduous plants used for hedging are also
tall growing. Almost any hedge that
will stand trimmingclosely may besuita-
ble for a hedge. But what gardener ever
thinks of pruning a pine? I think I can
safely sav not one tree in a thousand is
ever touched with a pruningknife. though
many would be better for slight atten-
tion in this respect.

Though I speak of a pruning knife, I do
so metaphorically, tor the best pnining
of pines is by aid of the finger and
thumb, in pinching out the soft, young,
leading shoot of the branch selected.
This, of course, is first attended to in
early Summer or lati' Spring. This innii-
ner of pruning applies best f osinglcsiicii-
mcns rather than to a hcilgc which may
alreadv be comjiact and where " leading
.■fhools" are scarcely to be located.

While on the subject of pruning hedges,
and most particularly evergreen ones, a
caution as to the shape should be madi'
prominent, though it is but a re-itera-
tion of what many good gardeners have
frequently demonstrated. To encourage
a healthV, thick, broail base, the hedge
must be 'kept in a conical form and not
Hat on top. It is the tendency of plants
to put greatest energy in their ujiper
branches, which may be the means nf
robbing the lower. Check this dem.ind
by pruning the upper side branches dur-
ing the growing season, and the lower
branches are not deprived of much which
would otherwise have gone to the tops.
The very lowest branches should be sel-
dom touched if possible. This, with a
regular supply of food in the soil, will
give a satisfactory hedge.

The Pyramidal Arbor vita>.— The
common .\merican Arbor vitie is to a cer-
tain extent pyramidal or conical in habit
of growth; but the variety known as
pyramidal i.s very much more columnar
in Mppeiuviiice. A specimen eight or ten
feet in height will show but little differ-
ence in diameter at one foot than at six
or eight feet above the surface of the
ground. There is also a slight difference
in the looks of the foliage, being in favor
of the pyramidal variety. This differ-
ence can scarcely be descrlbe<l, except by
saving it is neater and of a light green
color. S. Mendelson Meehan.

W. A. Manda, South Orange,N. J., has
again begun suit, this time in the Jersey
City Supreme Court, against the Wells
Faigo Express Co., to recover .¥2:^7, the
value of plants and interest on the
money from July, 1895. The plants
were confiscated by the company for
payment of express charges from Lenox,
.Mass., which Mr. Manda refused to pay,
claiming that the amount was in excess
of what should have been charged under
the classification of the express com-
panies for the conveyance of plants prop-
erly boxed, etc.

The case was tried in the Supreme
Court of New York in November, 180()
(see Florists' Exchange, page lOUC, of
tbat year), but was dismissed ou the
ground of non-jurisdiction.

4500AMPEL0PSISVEITCHII

From 5 loch potB, •> to 6 feet liigli, fine,

buBby plants. $8.10 to $10.00 per 100.

30OO Atapelopsls Veltcliil, from 3 inch

pots, 20 ju. loot?, 83.5U per 100.

Reduction on 1000 lots. Cash with order

from imkuown corre-spondents.

F. S. WIEBE, New Rochelle, N. Y.

43-55 OAK STREET.
Mention the Florl««' Excliange when wrltlnie.

M. oLi H! isra. H'

HARDY SHRUBS, TREES, VINES,

Evergreens and Perennials.

30,000 BERBERIS THUNBERGM, 3 years trans.

Trade List Ready.

T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass.

MAntlon the Florists' Exchange when writing.

EVERGREEN!

An IMMENSE STOCK of both large

and small sized EverRreeii Trees, in
great variety. Also Evergreen Slirubs.

CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED.

THE W. H. MOON CO. Morrisville, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

PLANTS

lots. Price List Free.

Tomato, Cab-
bage, Celery,
Pepper. Etc.,
ciieap In large

J. S. LINTHICUM,

Woodwardsville, A. A. Co., Maryland.

Mention the Florlete' Exchange when writing.

CI-EIvIAXIS

SPECIAL OFFER!

Heavy, houae-jfrown, growing plantR, in in
kiode; Jackmauni, Hearyii, Superba, Hamon«,
AlexHiidra. Duchess, Mme. Veillard.Compteese
Luvelaer, Belle of Woking, Gen'l Grant and
others »2.50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100.

F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, 111.

Mention the FlorlBtB* Exchange when writing.

VEGETABLE PLANTS

CELERY, White Plume, Golden Sclf-Blanchlng,
New Roee and other varieties, strong plants, 15c.
per lOO; tl.OO per lOIO. 1( by mall, add 10c. per 100.

CABBAGE, H. Succession. Early Summer, Flat
Dutch. Drumhead Savoy, and other varieties, strong
Held plants, l.'jo. per 100; $1 00 a 1000; tS.SO a 10,t«0.
If by mall, add 10 ceuts per 100.

TOMATO, EGG and PEPPER in variety.
Send tor price list. Cash with order.

R. VINCENT JR. & SON, White Marsh, Md.

Mention the Florlata* Bxchanga when writing.

STRAWBERRY PLANTS

Llotd, Seaford, Gandt, Rarliebt, Bbandt-

WINE, 'I KNNES8EE, ETC., J2 OU ptr 1000.

TOMATO PLANTS, Stone, Perfection, Paka-
ooN, ^1.00 per 1000.

CABBAGE I'IjANTS, Early Jersey Waee-
FLELD, Eably Summer, Succession, f I.OO per iwiu.

E. C. HARGADINE, - Felton, Del.

Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing.

SPECIMEN

FVERGREEN TREES

For Tubs and Vases for Deccration.

CHA.S. n HORNOB & SON.

Horticulturists and Nurserymen. MT. HOLLY, N.J.

Mention the FlorlstB' Exchange when writing.

PE&CH AND PLUM TREES delTe/A'sW

Hellable and clean stock at low wholeeale rates. All
desirable leading varieties of PEACHES, old and
Dew, In fruiting orchards. Have the new Triumph*
Greensboro, and Sneed fruiting. Buds can he
eupplled In season at low rau-s.

Very large stock of PMJI>1 TREES, all on plum
roots, one and two years. Buds can be supplied of
these also, either from nurseries or orchard trees. Have
all the leading Japanese varieties, Abundance, Bur-
bank, Cliaboi., Satsuma, Wlllard and otliers ; also the
new Red June and Wickson Id good supply.

Usual supply also of AHparnnus RootH to offer.

tLEX. PULLEN.Minord Nurseries, Milford, Del.

Mention the F1orl«ta' Eiehang» when writing.

P. OUWERKERK

1123 Summit Ave., Jersey City, N. J.

Just received from our Holland Nurseries

RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS.

SPIR/EA JAPONICA, LILIUM SPECIOSUM

P/EONIES, BLEEDING HEART

POT GROWN LILACS, HYDRANGEA IN SOBTS.

CLEW.'.TIS and H. P. ROSES, m the beat sorts.

PRICES MODERATE.

\ff.ntlon th^ Fl,.rlHtp' K^.-hnngp wh.*- w|.itlnK.

ENGLISH IVY

strong-, frotn S-inch pots, per lOO, *8 00.
" SV^.inch pi.ts, perlOtl,»3.00.

DOUBLE RED ANEMONE F'-o"m*;".^-

inir in beds, from 3-inch pots, stiong, per
100, «8.00.

ORIENTAL POPPY ZZTe^^^Tc'o]"-
500 EVER6REEH BOX ""e bu.hy

18 inches, per ICO, »25.00.

plants, 12 to

NEWPORT NURSERIES, Newport. R. I.

F. BRUNTON, Waoager,

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

F. &, F. NURSERIES

Sru-e"".'* TREES AND PLANTS in full assortment.

Mention th« Plortata' Elzehajic* when writlnc.

SPRINGFIELD,
NEW JERSEY.

Trade Cataloffue
Free.

SWEET BAY TREES

BOBBINK & ATKINS, = Rutherford, N. J.

Mention the FlorletE' Exchange when writing.

FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL

FOR ORCHARD AND OARDEII

Small Fruits. Qrapes, Shrubs, Climbing Plants.

Roses, Evergreens, Hardy Plants, Pteonles. »

IjmrKcBt and cliolcct collectiona In Amerlcm.

BEST NOVELTIES

Descriptive Illustrated Lataiogae tree.

ELLWANCER & BARRY. ^

MOUNT HOPE NURSERIES, Rochester, N. V.
Flftynlntb Tear. "

Mentloa the norlata* Exebanca wham wriUn«.

584

The F=i-orists' Exchange.

Rate 1 0 cents uer line (8 worda), each Insertion.
c£S wUb o'^r^d^f.^'^mB rate appllea only to sauatlon
wanted advertisements and ^be'i set so Id wlUiout
display. Display advertlBements *1.00 per IncU Wben
leiter/ are to be addressed In our care add 10 cte. to
^over expense of forwarding.

VOUNQ man. 28. wants situation as aesiBtant for
i Breenhouse work. Gus. Miller. 136 Ave. C,
New Tork.

YOUNG man. 23. wishes attuatlon as asBiPtaDt for
greenhouse work. Henry Bauer, 385 E. luth
St.. New York.

SITUATION wanted by younR man. 30 years old.
slHRle. Ufe experience, best references. Ad-
dreas C, care Florists' Exchange.

SITUATION wanted, by flrst-clasfl Rrower of
roses, carnatlona ard all kinds of cut flowers;
German. 26; Kood references. Address F., care
Florists' EichanKe. ^^^^^^^

SITUATION wanted, by siuRle man. 24. 6 years'
experience at both Inside and outside work,
well up in carnations: best references from present
employer. Address Wm. McLeod. 13* Bloomfleld
Ave., Newark, N. .1.

SITUATION wanted, by German, ape 33. ex-
perienced In palms, ferns, etc.. in private and
commercial places; best references; present em-
ployer can be seon. Florist, care Schmutz. florist,
Flatbush. L. I., N. T. ^

SITUATION wanted as working foreman in com-
mercial olace, 5000 to lO.COO ft. of glasB. by middle
aired man. EnKlish. flrst-class rose, carnation and
'mum grower, good all-rounil man; strictly tem-
perate, references unexcelled; N.T. or Pa. pre-
ferred; Dlease state wages, with board. Address
D.. care Florists' Exchange.

SITUATION WANTED,

By July 15, by a flrst-olass, experienced,
temperate and reliable man; 'mams, roses,
tomatoes, fruit and vegetables under glass;
married, age 38.

E., care Florists' Exchange.

HELP WmTED

Bate SI per inch. No adv. less than SOc.

FLORIST WANTED.

competent to take full chartje of 3000 feet
of slass; two-thirds caroatioDs; in town of
6000. Later a chance to take the business.
Write

FLORIST,

P. O. Box 1686,

Springfield, Mass.

IV ANTED.

An assistant fern and palm grower; must
have experience. State wages wanted; refer-
ence.

A good rose and carnation grower. State
wages wanted; reference.

CDWIPi A. SHIDEWIxa:.

Aunapolis, md.

W^ ANTED

At once, young man, rose grower, must come
well recommended as such. Call or write for
further particulars

R. Asinvs,

Mew Durbam, N. J.

Four Plantstnen; One Packer;
experienced.

ROSE HILL, SIVRSERIES,

Biew Roclielle, KJ. V.

SALESMAN W^ ANTED

To carry a side line to the flower and seed trade:
quick seller, libei'al commissioD. Address

THE UNXCELLED SBKD CO.,

Montclair, N. .1.

liV ANTED

At once, young man of steady hiibits ; one who
has hail experience in greenhouse and garden
work. Must come recommended ; wages 818.00
per month and board to start with. Address

H. B. Dm p. O. Box 15, Essex, Conn.

Mention the FlorlstB* Exchange when writing.

HELP WINTED.

^V ANTED.

On commercial place three men who are
thoroughly experienced in making soft wood
cuttings of roses and shrubbery ; must be
rapid at potting ; also a boy accustomed to
putting cuttings in the bench ; good wages to
the right men, who must be temperate.
Address X.< care of Florists' Exchange.

-WANTED.

Experienced Xravellng Sales-
men for -wtiolesale garden seed
house; those acquainted with
Soutlieru or '^resteru trade pre-
ferred. Liberal salaries to com-
petent meui Address

P. O. Box I594<

Pliiladelpliia.

STOCK WINTED.

Rate SI per inch. Mo adv. less than SOc

-WANTED.

750 Salvia Splendens

3 inch pots. Price?
M, K. TIGER, Patcliosue, K. Y.

BOsmESS oppomomTiES.

Rate SI per inch, Ifo adv. less than 50c.

L. USSING'S

Greenhouse Property
Exchange,

I 17 W. 30th St., Telephone 1615 38th

WITH B. O. BRADSHAW.
SELL. RENT OR EXCHANGE AT ALL TIMES.

FOR SAI.E.

AT A BIO BARGAIN. My entire stock
of Palms, Ferns and Decorative Plants,
with a well established wholesale business.

New wholesale list ready. Send for it.

For further information and special low
prices on large orders, address

•W. J. HESSER,

Plattsmonth, Neb.

FOR SALE.

Two acres of land; house, 9 rooms; barn,
windmill, 3 greenhouses ; doing a good paying
business; in reach of 8 villages; no opposi-
tion, near depot. Don't miss this chance.
Price, $4000.

C. E. PRICK,

Smithtown Branch, I^ong: Island, ^. V.

MISGELLIIIEOUS.

Bate $1 per Inch. No adv. less than 50c.

\ Tie Latest Coil Boiler

4 Which Ib OlTlDff Entire SatUfactlon.

J 'X'flROUGHOUT the extreme cold
T A weather this winter, with the ther-
T raometer 22 below zero, I had no trouble
X keeping the temperature at 60 degrees;
X the plan is simple, any one could make
T the coils with proper instructions.
T There are many now in use and the
2 coils speak for themselves.

Now, brother florist, let me hear from
you on this subject.

Applications for drawings and all in-
formation in regard to pjpingand mak-
ing boiler, mailed to any one for $1.00

D.W.PAYNE, l"^3^Pt. Clinton, Ohio.
>***♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦»♦♦<

Mention the Florists' exchange when writing.

Westboro, Mass.

Trade here in plants, Ijirt especially cut
flowers tor Decoration Day, was fully
twenty times that of last year. Every
blossom of anything in the flower line
was cut and sold before .S o'clocl; Decor-
ation Day morning. A. H. B.

Pittsburg:,

Good Decoration Day Trade.

The past week's trade was very good
and at times certain stocliB were scarce,
particularly carnations and pinlc roses.
Funeral work was abundant. Trade
for Decoration Day was better than
ever, and the supply of stock, although
very large, was pretty well used up.
Never were there so many pieonies on
the market as this year, every body
brought them in. Consequently, prices
dropped lower than heretofore— about
7.">c. per dozen retail, and from %i to f .">
per 100 wholesale. Pieonies have been
very profitable stock the last few years,
and so all our growers stocked up

which is quite a feature in our vicinity,
also does much harm to trade, as plants
are hauled about in every direction and
sold at ridiculously low prices.

A New Enterprise.

The Allegheny Flower Co. is a new
concern, which opened up last week on
Ohio St., being only one square from the
market house.

Jottincs.

Messrs. Rice and Renkauf, both of
Philadelphia, were in the city during
the week.

The day before Decoration Day a ter-
riflic wind and rain storm here did much
damage to trees and plants, also to
buildings. Glass houses did not escape,
those of Breitenbaugh Bros, in Etna,
having been damaged somewhat.

The regular monthly meeting of the

A

Ground Plan of S. A. F. Trade Exhibit at Detroit. (See page 588.)

heavily, besides the many which are
grown on private places, some blooms
from which were offered at any price.
Longiflorum lilies were in good demand,
but not plentiful. Carnations weie
scarce for several days; prices still aver-
age about $1.50 per 100. Quite a lot of
hardy blooms were at hand and found
ready buyers. Sales of plants are fairly
good, hut, as usual, a lot of bedding
stock is yet unsold, and prices from now
on will go still lower. The bedding
plant trade is gettingtobemore unsatis-
factory from year to year. There is too
much inferior stock tliat somehow finds
purchasers, because it is offered clieap ;
hut it hurts trade to .a great extent. An
auction snleof beddingplants was adver-
tised last week by the Pittsburg Fruit
lOxchange. and they were the sorriest lot
of plants I haveever come across. They
were sold to a few private people and
some Italians, who probably imagined
they could makesome money out of them
for Decoration Day. There was not one
grower or denier to be seen at this sale ;
])erhap8 they had lieen there, but left in
disgust after viewing the stock, as I did.
The peddling of ))lants from wagons.

Florists' Club takes place Thursday,
June 8, at the Pittsburg Cut Flower Co. 's
storeroom, and should not be missed by
those likely to attend the S. A. F. con-
vention in Detroit. E. C. Reineman.

Toronto.

There has been a continuation of
showery weather, but it has been much
warmer, so a large quantity of bedding
stock has iieen set out, and while prices
on much of it are still very low, there is
certainly a belter feeling in the trade.
There are good hopes of stock being well
sold out this season ; there is a much bet-
ter demand for geraniums and coleus,
and I hear of several places where sub-
tropical beds will be tried.

There has been no improvement in the
general cut flower business.

St. Lawrence market is the center of
the bedding plant trade. On Saturday
last an immense trade was done, the
regular stands werewell filled with good
stock.

George Vair has been appointed gar-
dener at the Normal schools. His many
friends will be glad to liear that he is as
active and as much interested in the pro-
fession as ever. T. M.

June 3, 1899.

The Florists* Exchange.

685

Boston.

A Good Deroratlon Day Trade.

The general report is that of a very
good Decoration Day trade. The whole-
Balers were kept very busy all day Satur-
day and Sunday, and again Monday
and part of Tuesday. Great quantities
of flowers were handled. Roses held out
jn quantity very well.beinfi in full supply
to meet the demand. Colored roses did
better than white ones. Beauty brought
from f(j to fl'."> per 100, and Bride,
Bridesmaid and Kaiserin ran from $1 to
$4 or $5, extras making $(j, and a few-
specials going to $S.

Carnations were in short supply. Here
also colored blooms did better than white.
About $2.r><) per 100 was a good aver-
age price for carnations, though a few,
when sold in small <iuantities, made .f 3,
and extras went as high as f-t. But
when bought in quantities $2. .50 was a
high price for best quality. Lilies were
in fair supply and did pretty well at
from $8 to .fl2..'')0 per 100. Spiraea,
though in good quantity, cleaned up
well, and more could have been disposed
of at $2 to .f 3 per 100. Sweet peas did
well at 50c. to GOc. per 100.

From out-of-doors there was a little
purple lilac (the white beingaboutdoue),
some rhododendrons, deutzias, hardy
azaleas, a few pa-onies, irises, snowballs
and other shrubs.

The demand for dried stuffs in the
various designs held out fairly well this
year, but the use af galax leaves and the
prepared magnolia leaves is becoming
more common. For laurel wreaths there
was also <iuite a demand.

The call for pots and baskets of forget-
me-not was very good. Hydrangea
plants sold well.

(In this writing ( Wednesdiiy ) the mar-
ket is pretty bare, the shipments of
Tuesday and Wednesday being small.
Prices did not vary much last week ex-
cept on carnations, but these, in all prob-
ability, will drop in price in a day or
two.

The cold, backward season has necessi-
tated the postponement of the rhodo-
ilendron show of the Massachusetts
Horticultural Society till next Tuesday
and Wednesday, ,June <> and 7. The foli-
age of many of the rhododendrons is
more or less browned as the result of
the severe Winter, though many in more
sheltered places pulled th-ough all right.
F. J. Norton.

VEGETABLE PLANTS

LARGE TRANSPLANTED PLANTS

CAULIFLOWER, Early Snowlmll, 12.00 per lOOO.
•rnma^-rn Ecauty. Stone, and other varieties, J2.00
TOMATO, per 1000.

PEPPERS, Ituby King and Bull Nose, $2.00 per lOOO.

J. C. SCHMIDT, • Bristol, Pa.

Mention thft F1orit>t»' ETohantce when writing

ASTER PLANTS

Well grown, VICK'S and SEMPLE'S BRANCM-
INQ and QUEEN OF THE MARKET, in white,
pink, crimBun, purple and lavender, 50o. per 100
by mail; 40c. per 10), 1300 per 1000, by express.

EBWIRD R. UBER,G>;'-;v''e'rMillvill8, N.Y.

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LAST CHANCE!

5000 Scoil. I>Ic<iowaii aoil Portia C'arna-

lioiiN, fnmi Holl, fine stixk, fin.OCl per 1000.
r5000 Cnlitoriiia aud l.ndy Hume Campbell

ViulelH, HtruDK runners. *ii OU per 1000.
2000 Ampelop8iH Veiichii, dormant pot-grown,

1 year. 3 cts. ; 2 year; 6 eta.
lOOO Viiica Var., strong 2H i^ch, $3.00 per 100.
5U0 at lOOii ratee. Cash with order.

BENJ. CONNELL, r^oM, West Grove. Pa.

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SPECIAL OFFER FOR 2 WEEKS ONLY

Cyclamen Perwicurn Splentlens Hie., finest
Btrain In the world, guaranteed true to color, strong
plants, 5 to 7 leavee. fi 5ll per KX»; $20.00 per 1000.
From -Hii In. pote, $l.O0 per 100 ; $.15.00 per 1000.

Drac^na Indiviwa and Ijalauia Borbonica.
from Hats, 5Uc. per doz. ; $3.0O per Itt).

BeuoniH Kex, extra fine, from 4 In. pots, assorted,
$10.00 per lOO.

BeKODia Veriiou and ArKeiif ea Guttata, from
2 In. pota, $2 50 per 100. Satisfaction Ouaranteed.

PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa.

Hot^Bed

,'%/%/%^^%^'

Sash

TenoDB -white-leaded. Comere se-
cured with iron dowel pins. Every
detail of construction perfect.
Made of Clear Cypress Lumber.

Quick Shipments.

We have In stock and can ship
Immediately :

3 ft. X 6 ft., 3 rows 10 in. glass.

3 ft. 3 in. X Oft., 4 " Sin. "

4 ft. X 6 ft., 5 " Sin.

Not glazed, 1% lu. thick.
Delivered Prices

Quoted on application. State size
and quantity wanted. No order
too small to receive careful atten-
tion, and none too large for our
facilities.

LOCKLAND LUMBER CO.,

Lockland, Ohio. .

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ISPiRIGUS PLUMOSOS NtllUS

The most serviceable and popular Decorative Plant
extant. Has supplanted Adiantum for cut flower work
onaccouDtof tbe las'Ing 'iiniUty and gracefulness of
the fronds. True transpia'led seedling plants, now
ready, St3. 00 per UNI; Si-^.'i.OO per 1000. 500 at one
thousand rates. Cash with urder from unknown
correspondents.

R. AS MUS,Kew Durham, N.J.

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HEADOtlARTERS FOR

BABY PRIMROSES

For pot and bench culture, treatment like violets ; In
bloom Christmas and Easter, also upefiil cut flowers,
3 Inch pots. $10.00 per 100 ; 2 Inch, $8 00 per 100 ; rooted
cuttings, 2 months oUi. $5 00; 1 month, $3 00; sample
doz., by mall. $1.00. Cash with order, please.

ALBERT KNtPPER. Frankford, Phila., Pa.

CLKM&TIST.
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IIIETEOII,KllSEItlN,BRIDESMIID

In 3 inch potM, ready for planting.
Strong plantB. We must have the
room

$5 00 PER 100.

T. E. BARTRAM, Lansdowne, Pa

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From 6 inch pots, tine clean
plants. Gen. Jacqueminot,
La France, Clothilde Sou-
pert. Coquette des Alpes,
Coiiuette des lilanches, Louise Odler, at Scents
all our own roots.

CLEMATIS— Large flowered purpleai d white
sorts, in 6 inch pots at 18 cts. Clematis Vir-
etnlana, small white flower, sweet scented,
strong 3 and 3 year plants at 3c. Packing Free.

W.H.SALTER, Rochester, N. Y.

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ROSES

BEDDING PLANTS

Full List of Bushy Stock.

...MUSA ENSETE...

G. OTTO SGHWABE, Jenkintown, Pa.

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100,000 ISTER PLIHTS

strong stocky plants ready to plant out, Queen of
the Market. TruBaut's Perfection. Giant Comet,
Victoria and semple's liranclilng. In best m'sea
colors Semple's In separate colors, at Suets, per lOU,
b? niail : fe.0i) per lOOO ; 500 at ICJOO rate ; J25.0O per 10,(I06
by express. This seed Is saved from the largest and
doublest flowers only.

SATISPAtrriON GUABANTBKD.

GUSTAV PITZONKA, - Bristol, Pa.

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VEGETABLE PLANTS

TOMATO, Stone and Beauty, $3.00 per 1000.
CAULIFLOWER, Early Snow Ball, $1.60

per lOOO.
PEPPERS, Bull Nose, $2.00 per lOOO.

These are strong, welbrooted plants, ready to
plant out.

GUSTAV PITZONKA, Bristol, Pa.

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A Fair Exchange.

We find that old Baying "there is no robbery
in a fair exchange" strongly exempliHed in
the case of paying for ads in your valuable
paper. a. & G. ROSBACH.

Pemberton* N. J.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Fine plants from eoll. reii-ly fnr S-lnrii pnts, at $2 50a
Kxi. (illory of the Piicilic, KoniiiLfroii, White
Ivory* While 4^ueeii. [>li'rry ifloiiiirchi Glo-
riosum, J. E. Lauer. Mi'h. J. .luiieM.
COB.T^A S€ANDENS, etronK, from 3^-lnch

pots, $4 00 a 100.
CANNAS. fine plante from note. $5.00 a 100. Fr.
Crozy, Mme. Crozy. Fr. It. Plereon, A. Bouvler, Fl.
Vaughan, l^ueen Charlotte, Paul Marquant, Aus-
tria. J. D. Caboe, Pr. Carnot.
FUCHSIAS, BtroDg plants In bud, from 3J-^-lnch

pots. ^1.00 a IW.
Tropa;oliiiii Lobbinnuni, from 2^ and S-Inch
pots: NaHturtimii Tuiii Thumb, 2}^ and
3-Inch; ColeiiN. Lnbflin, AlyHHiim Carpet
of .Snow, from 2i^-Incli pots, i2 00 a h*).
Casli with order, please.

JAS. AMBACHER, I;:.': Long Branch, N. J.

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ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS

Fine 2 inch pot plants, $4.00 per 100.

ASPARAGUS SPRENGEIII, 2-inoh pot plaate per 100, $3 00

SMIL, AX, 2-inch pot plants

BEeONIA MANICAXA AVREA, the finest of all the ornamental

leaved Begonias

BOVGAIlKVILUeA GLABRA SAKBERIAIS A

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesvilte, Ohio

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FINE.. .
PLANTS

VERBENAS

IN BUD ...
and BLOOM

BEST MAMMOTH

GEI><ERAI. COl,I.ECTION.

.per 100, $3.00; per 1000, $2.5.00.
2.60; " 20.00.

MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS.

READY FOR IM

Per 100

Ageratum Pauline. 2^ In pots 4.00

AKeratuiii. blue and white J.oo

C'arnatious, from 4 In. puts, tine stock 12.00

Coleiis, lending Bortfi, 2I4 In. pots 3 00

Ciipliea Platycentra, 2}.i In. pots 300

s.m

4 1(1

s.oo

3.00
3.00
4,00

Geraniums, double and Blogle, 4 In. potB —
3

Ivy, fine variety, 4
2%

(Seriiinu Ivv. 2^ In. pota

Lemon Verbena, 2I4 In. pota

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

FINE PLANTS

AnHiria

Cbarles lleuilerHon
Florence VnuKhnn
.1. C* Cnbott I

<|ueeu Ckarlolte '

Tboiiins S. Ware
Alplioii8e Bouvier
Creole

Friiiicoise Crozy
J. C. Vnuuhuu

PRICE, $6 00 PER 100

MEDIATE SALES.

Per 100

Niereiiiberaia CJrneilis ?3.00

Heliotrope, from 25-4 Id. pots 3.00

Ilydrangea Omk^a, 5 1n,,l>uBliy 25.00

Fuchsias, doulile and single, 314 In. pots

" 2« '*

Moou Flower, 2J^ In. pots

4 ■'

PelarKoniuins, 2)4 "

i^alvia SplendeuHana Bediiian,2Hln. pots
Viuca EleKaiiH. green foliage, 4 lucb pots —
Violets. Marie liOiiiMe* 2M lu. pots, f2500
per lOUO; $XiOper 101.'.

"70 Fine Varietiew. for price an<l
kiiiilN Hee isMue of ;>lay '.^Ttli.

3 ; INCH POTS.

Paul I>lar4iuant
Hurbank
Fjicaiulale
Italia. Oriole
President Carnot.

8.00
3.00
4.00
10.00
6.00
3.00
8.00

Paul Bruant
Adtitiral (^ourbet
Doyen J. Sisley
F. K. Pierson
John White

Papa, Eldorado.

Souv. de Antoine Crozv, Pierson's Premier, Comte de Bouchard,
PRICE, SS.OO PER 100.
7iE.W TRADE I.ISX ON AITI.ICATION.

WOOD BROS., = Fishkill, N. Y.

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TheWATER GARDEN

WE
ARE

NKLUilBIU-M Sl'ECI03U5I

THIS is the most favorable season to
plant all kinds of aquatics. Hardy
Njmphieas will now grow freely, also all
kmdi of Nelumbiums, and iu warm
sections the tender Nympha>as may be
planted with safety.

HeailiiuartBrs loi Hqualics

ha-Mug the largestassortment of newand
standard varieties of Hardy and Tender

Water Lilies, Nelumbiums,

etc., etc.

Nelumbium Shiroman,

the new double white Lotus,
is without a rival. Immense
flowers of great substance,
pure white, a grand acqui-
sition.

Nymphsa Robinsoni,

the greatest European novel-
ty ; sold when first intro-
duced at $30 each, we offer
strong tubers at $3.50 each.
See our Catalogue for full list.
Many Illustrated.

HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa

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586

The F=i-C^rists' Exchhngb.

NEPHROLEPIS WASHIMGTONIENSIS

QRDERS for this valuable new
Fern are now requested by
the raiser. It is probably the most
— ~ ~ distinct variety of its class, and

will be as extensively grown and admired as its elegant companion from Boston. The plant sent to Kew Gardens, England, for identification
was described by the director there as "a varietv of N. Spleiidens," a plant known to Botanists, but not in commerce. Its habit is boldly up-
light, fronds covered with silvery scales (very woolly in seedlings), grows seven to ten feet high, broad and massive, and makes a most
desirable decorative pot plant. Requires a cool house, grows and propagates freely; it is very hardy, not at all brittle, and gives a very fine
effect among long stem roses when cut fronds are used.

I .InUN ll_ I FY h'ood

( strong plants in 5 in. pots, $2 each;
I " 2 " .50"

$l8adoz.

9 '■

40 a 100

A few Large Plants,

S and 10 inch,
.«5.00 to «il0.00 each [

John H. Ley, ,r. Washington, D. G.

Vfpntlfin th*» Florlsta' "RTrhane-p whpn wrltlniT-

FERN

WE MAKE A SPECIALTY t°nfd7^'i{i,'VVesS

Fern Spores, saved at our own nurseriee. liy
exercising- a little care and sowing only the
right varieties, you can quickly work up a
good Btock of small Ferns that are indispens-
able for many kinds of Florist work. We
furnish with all orders plain. simple directions
for cultivating. Mixed SporCvS, sufBcent
for 3000 plants, |1.00; collection of 12 best
varieties, each in a separate envelope, post-
paid, for $5.00.

EmSON C, McTABDEN, MHillsJ.J.

v. S. Exotic NiirserieM,

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ARAUCARIAS

Arnucaria Excelsa, 2^ Inch pote, one tier, S^^O.OO

per UW.
Arnucaria Excelsa, ^H Inch potp, two tiers.

I25.U0 per 100.
Araiicarin Bidwilli,3 Inch pots, one tier, ?18,00

per 100.
Araucnrla Bidwilll, 4 Inch pots, two tiers, $25.(K)

per 100.
Al llfIA UVnDinA CTmaDtophyHum). 4 Inch
wLIVIA niDnlUA pots, ¥15 0U per lUO; one year

BceillliipB, 16.00 per 100.
ADAIIA CIITDnini 3 Inch pots, extra strong.
JInALIA dICDULUI I2U.U0 per lUO; 5 Inch pols,

extni Btroiig, ^ISS.W per ICO.

F. LUDEMANN, Pacific Nursery,

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.

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LATANIA BORBONICA

2 Inch potB $0.60 per doz ; $4.00 per 100

4 " 2.50 " 20.00 "

5 " extra fine 4.75 " 35.00 •*

6 " 9.00 '* 70.00 "

8 " from f 1.50 to $2.25 per plant ; $16.00 to $24 00

per doz.
Fine Bpeclmen plants, from $3.00 to $5.00 a piece

ARECA LUTESCENS.

4 iDchpota $25.00 per 100

Fine large plants from $5.00 up.
Kenila Belmoreana and Forsteriana—

4 Inch pote $35.00 per 100.

5 " $50.00 to 75.00 *'

6 " 1.00 to 1.25 apiece.

Large planta from $3.00 to $10.00 a piece.

Phcenix. Recllnata. CanarlenslB and Riiplcola, all

sizes from 2 to 10 Inch pots, at lowest prices.
Phcenix Keclinata. 4lnch pota, 20ct6. each, $1'*.00

per ItX'; 5 Inch pots, 35 cte. each, $30.00 per 100; 6

Izfh poU, 60 cts. each, $55.00 per 100.
CocoH Weddelinna, 2 inch pote, fine, $15.00 per 100,

and larptr plants from 20 eta. up.
PandanuH UtiliH, 4 Inch pots, $25.00, and 5 Inch

[)i >[», $^R).00 per 100. fine olanta.
Dhl. White Primula, strong 2W In. plants, $7.00 a 100.
FERNS— Have about 20,000 of fine assortment, from

2 Inch pots. In tine condition, $3.00 a 100 ; $27.50 a 1000.

ROSE HILL NURSERIES

Important !==For Growing.

All First Class Stock.

Seedlings, I and 2 leaves, from seed
pans, $6.50 a 100; $60.00 a 1000.
2-inch pots, $10.00 a 100.
2M-inchpots, $14.00 a 100.

Last Chance before repotting same, 5end for Sample.

SIEBRECHT & SON, New Rochelle, N. Y. 5

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JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, tilsgheny Pa.

L. D. TELEPHONE 872.
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??iLr,^ BOSTON FERN

$5.00 per 100 ; $40.00 per 1000.
Bedding Plants* Dracnna Indivisa, Ficus.

8KND FOB LI.'^T.

L H. FOS TER, 4 6 Xing St. , Dorchester, Mass.

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Bspaiagus Sposeri

SeedllDgs, from soil with fine tubers,
ready for 3 inch pot8, by mail and
we pay postage, $3.00 per 100.
5^ See our Carnation and Golden Gate Advertlse-
menta. Send for Circular.

imerican Rose Company, Washington, D. G.

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Palms ^
Decorative Plants

ALL SIZES AT
ALL SEASONS

A. SCHULTHEIS, College Point,

p. O. Box 78. Queens Borough. New York.
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PALMS

AND

FERNS

The LARGEST STOCK In
the West.

Send us your name, and we will keep you posted when
we have anything special to offer.

GEO.WITTBOLD.'^c^H^iS^ro!'

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isnsis

The handeomeBt decorative plant In
cultivation, $5.00 a 100; $40.0U a 1000.

Mine is the Genuine Stock.

FRED.C.BECKER,Cambridge,Mass.

1730 CAMISRIDGE ST.
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lESTioyiit

OPEN TO ALL .... FREE TO ALL
Answers Solicited from Those Who Know.

(83). The Best Coal.— What is the
beet and most economical'coal to use in
the Exeter boiler (sectional) on a place
ot 50,000 feet of glass and where a night
fireman is employed ? Subscribek.

— The question of fuel is governed
largel.v by freight rates. Where long
hauls by rail are necessary steam lump
soft coal is generally most economical
for plants of the above size, but with
lower rates "run of mine" is often pre-
ferred. In other sections a mixture of
equal parts of slack and pea or buck-
wheat coal gives good results.

L. R. Taft.

(84) Plants for Name,— Names of
plants submitted U)v identification are as
follows: 1, Asimina triloba; (2, speci-
men too poor); 3, Louicera Xylosteum;
4, Halesia tetraptera; ."5, Spirsea pruni-
folia fl. pi.; 6, Pyrus Aucuparia; 7,
Spiraa hypericifolium; 8, Trillium gran-
dlflorum.

Gardeners' Wag:es in Germany.

In our April l.'j issue, page 418, we re-
produced from the Gardeners' Chronicle
an item relative to the above. Mr. Ernst
P.enury, ot Erfurt, has written to the
same journal regarding the matter as
follows: "The wages which Mr. Cook
states are perfectly correct. He only
omits to mention that lOs. are the wages
of lads of 16 to 18, and 15s. are the
wages of grown men after they have
been here a few years. Those who show
special ability get up to 18s. or 208., and
unusually gifted men much higher. One
of my best foremen, a peasant's son,
came here as a boy at 3s. or 4s. a week,
and gets now a salary ot £150 a .year:
two others get £135, and one £175.
These wages are about the same, only
somewhat better, than those paid in
Belgium. In that country the boys ol
14 years of age begin with 2s. a week.
Here they begin with 4s. 6d. a week,
and thpy get not one advance as Mr.
Cook says, but two yearly of Od. a week.
All the workmen are, ot course, in the
sick fund, and the firm pays half of their
weekly contributions. There is, besides,
a private fund at their disposal in special
cases of emergency, and they receive be-
sides a small Christmaspresentannually.
The scale of remuneration is higher than
it was ten years ago, but living has got
dearer all round. It is lower than the
wages of artisans (masons, joiners, lock-
smiths,etc.), whoin this city get between
20B.and28s. ; but these have all gone
through a term of apprenticeship, and
have to provide their own tools, and are,
especially the masons, dismissed when
there is no work for them in Winter.
They live also in the town, whereas nine-
tenths of my workmen live in the villages
round Erfurt, where food, lodgings,
taxes, etc.. are considerably lower. I
have a staff of about 200 people perfectly
satisfied with their condition. Those
who are not so, and leave, are easily re-
placed. The improvers, of whom Mr.
Cook speaks, get indeed 45s. monthly to
begin with. 'J'hey generally stay in the
Erfurt nurseries, like Mr. Cook himself,
six to twelve months, in order to get an
idea of the method of seed-culture, and
then they mostly leave. They are only
too glad to get situations here, where
they have so much opportunity to learn
and gain experience."

AmPELGPSIS VEITCHII VARIEGATA.-^A.«fe

G. Rosbach, Pomberton, N. .J., send us a
sample plant of a variegated ivv, which
they state they find one ot their best (re-
tail) selling hardy vines. On some of
the leaves the variegation is quite pro-
nounced.

NEPHROLEPIS WASHINGTONIENSIS

The Greatest and

BEST NOVELTY

OF THIS YEAR.

THIS GRAND NEW SPECIES, now offered for the first time, waB rnlBed by me Irnm spores three years ago. and also named by rae. A plant was sent to the Rovnl Onrrtena
Kew, England, and the Director pronounced it to be a variety ot Nephrolepis Splendens, which species Itself has probably never been known in commerce DiirinV^tho
time mv stock has been growing It has attracted greiit att<'ntlon from all visitors. (See report ot Mr. Blanc, ot Philadelphia, in this paper .lanuarv 14 is'qq ilnffe 'il
There Is no other I'orn ot Its class In cultivation so distlnit and niujestic. The fronds, remarkably thick and metallic In appearance, grow from 7 to s' feet ii'nrt mnrein
height, upright and arch graceriillv, have a width ot from 12 to !.''> inclies. It la. in short, a most desirable decorative jilant as a pot specimen, beinff verv hardv not nt nil hrittlo
ana stands exposure to cold as well as to heat Its fronds are most valuable lor cutting purposes, especially for decoration ol walls, etc., as they easllv keen eree'n for eii-ht 7>r toJ,
days, it has the further advuntaKc that It by accident the leaves ot a specimen plant are destroyed or used tor cutting, one season's growth will produce a new crop of Inro-e Vi-«co
ful leaves; this no other decorative plant will do. ^ iiukc, Kince-

Price, strong plants from 3 in. pots, well established, 75ets. each; $8.00
per doz.; $65 per 100; $500 per 1000; Strong Plants from 2'.^ in. pots,
40cts. each; $4.00 per doz.; $30 per 100; $250 per 1000. On receipt
of $1.00 I will forward, free by mail, to any part of the United
States or Canada, three strong 2 inch pot plants or rooted runners. Larger plants, from benches, $1.00 to $5.00 each.

yhl» Species increases fairly well, tliougli not as rapidly as other Nephrolepis. Send for low cash prices on otiier Decorative and Bedding Plants, Roses etc

Mention the PlorlBtfl" Eiclian^e when wrttlns. * '

(See report ot Mr Blanc ot Philadelphia, in this paper, .YamiaVyTiVisBO^page ImT
The tronds, remarkably thick and metallic In appearance, grow from 7 to 8 feet and more in

„„. . ._ ,_ , _ . , ^ ^ji brittle,

;ight or ten
large, grace-

N.STUDER,ANAGOSTIA,D.C.

r

June 3, 1899.

Thb F^lorists* Exchange.

587

MPW PARMATiniU Al MA The originator, Mr. Caapar AuI. has at last decided to let it go, color a
111-" wHrinftllUIl MUlTIrt little deeper tban Areyle, but brighter. It has produced more flowers
than any variety we have, tested five years. JI.SO per doz. ; $8.00 per 100 ; $70.00 per 1000.

ilADAHTA liftCCAURCAhA The hotteBt selling plant for retail, fine for ferneries, makes fine 3 or 4 In.
InAnAnlA HIAOaAnilCAnA pot plants. 2 In. pots, $1 a doz., |6 a 100. 3 In. pots, $1.50 a doz.. $8 a 100.

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI strong. S^^lopoU. $7 coper lOO.

ANTHERICUM VARIEGATUM strong. 2j^in. pots. $2 50 penoo.

DnCCC BritUs 3 In.. $4. Oi* per 100; $35.00 per lOOO.
nUOCO BrideeraaicI, Sin.. $i,00perl0O; $35.U0 per 1000.

Mention this paper.

C. MERKEL &

ty Terms, casb or C. O, D.

SON, Mentor, Ohio.

HOW TO GROW CHRYSANTHEMUMS

82 pages, well illustrated. A practical compilation of matter contributed by many of the
leading experts of the day. By far the best work on this subject ever written. It contains
instructions for each month in the year, also chapters on Trainint?,' Diseases, Setd Saving, etc.

Published by AMF.RICAN QARDENING, 133 Liberty Street, New„York.

CARNATIONS

strongly rooted and must be sold to make
room. Flora Hill, Armazindy, Mayor Pingree,
$2.00 per 100 ; $15.00 per 1000.

Harrison's White, Portia, Scott, Eldorado,
Rose Queen, McGowan, $1.25 a 100 ; $10 a lOOO.

JDS. REHtHD. UnionvillB. Chester Co.. Pa.
FARQUHAR VIOLETS

Runners all sold; strong plants, -"-i-lnch pots. |.2.50
per 100; $20,0ij per 1(K.I0. Cash with order, please.

THOS. F. O'BRIEN,

10 FolMOtii St„ RoHlindale, l>IatitN.

CRABB & HUNTER,

IT* t 1 ^ •1*1 Last call for rooted

Violet Specialists slt "AZzi

■ and Ladj' Campbell

free from disease. Al stock. Write for Prioes.

BEDDING GERANIUMS inUViS

ready to plant. Mnie. Sallerol. ;3 In,, at f3.IX) per 1000.
CENTAIIREA, 12,50 per 100.

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.

GaiilOFDia Ylolet PlaDls

The flowers from these plants borne on stout stems-
6 to 10 Inchea Iouk, are of a rich dark purple antl ex,
ceedlnglv fragrant. They are all as large and larger
than a silver half dollar and bear profusely from Octo-
ber to April, S-.2.5U a 1 00. Satlefactlon guaranteed

JAMEST.BAKER,Bustleton,Pliila.,Pa.

Violet!! l SiiiiGialtg.

Am Now Ready to Supply for Spring

Planting Any Quantity Desired

Slarie Louise and California, strong

runners, unrooted, 6flc a 100; $a.00 a 1000.

Strong, rooted, 60c. a 100; $5.00 a 1000.
Princess de Galles, unrooted, 60c. a 100 ;

$4.00 a II 00. Very strong, rooted, 75c. a 100;

$8.00 a lOOfl.
I,a France, new rooted, $5.0fl a 100.
Belle de Bruiieau, Belle de Cba-

teney and 'White Czar, $4.00 a 100.
EnKllsli Hardy Dbl. Blue, $2.00 a 100.
Casb with order please. No C. O. D. Give
plain address and shipping directions.

SEULIFF NURSERY, Sea Cliff, L. I., N.Y.

FD. BOULON, Prop.
Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

IPIPEWL VIOLET

Rooted cuttingrs all sold. T have a limited
quantity of ROOTED RUNNERS that are
grand in size and vigor.Price of these, $40.00
per 1000. «5.00 per 100. Now is the time to get
a stock of this superb flower, the largest, bluest
and most double violet in cultivation to-day.
It has captured first prize wlierever shown
this Winter. Average number of flowers per
plant this season 70.

My nevr book on Violet Culture goes

with every order.

ADDRESS:

W.L MINOR, Brockton, Mass.

588 BELMONT ST.

Mention tb. Florlatj' Bxchang. when wrttlng

LJ A D n V D I tii W O ^^^ Majesty, Souv. de Sale, Gertrude, Laura
rlMIXL/f r^llVrVO Wilmer, 2]4 inch pots, $4.00 per 100.

If I ^N I CTC Campbell, Russian, California, Shoenbrun, Luxonne,
W I KJ L. C I O cess of Wales, |3.00 per 100; 2}^ inch plants.

Prin-

THE CONARD & JONES COMPANV, "West GroTe,

Mention the FloriBta' Exchange when wrttlns.

Pa.

F. Dorner & Sons Co.

CARNATIONS ;

LA FAYETTE, IND. "

Mention the IHorlsts' Exchange when wrttlns.

^ >av FR C3 >^iv I IVJ ^

IN GOOD, BTRONG, HEALTHY,

CARNATION PLANTS

From 2^ In. pota. Flora Hill. .Jubilee, Trhmiph and
Morello at $2.25 per lOO Albertlnl, Brl(i<'eniald and
Kohlnoor at f 1.50 per IW. Rose Queen, Peach Blow,
Wm. Scott, L. McGowan and Meteor at $1.25 per 100.

FUCHSIAS*, 14 good Tare. 2H In. pot8,at|;i.50per
100 to close out, we need the room. Caah with order.

LOGAN AVE. GREENHOUSES, Danville, III.

Mention the Florlsti' Exchang-e when writing.

■■■ WM. MURPHY ■■■

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wnoiesaieCariialioiilfrower

STATION F

CINCINNATI, OHIO

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...SEE oxJI^...

Prize Advertisement

in previous ipsues. Two sample Beed-
hng CARNATION Plants sent free by
mail ou receipt of 10 cents. Send for
circular. See our other advertisements.

tmorican Rose Company, Washington, D.C.

Mention tbe FloiiaU' Excbaniro when wiitlnX'

LAST GALL!

Fine large plants^of choice

SEEDLING CARNATIONS

And Standard Kinds.

LADY CAMPBELL

Tlolet Runners in quantity.

Also a few FARQUHAR and CALIFORNIA.

Comprising- stock lately beIon<rin^ to DV.
R. Staelmlre, and 9IITSX BE SOI.D.

All in first-class condition. Correspondence
solicited.

C. J. PENNOCK I Assisnees
WM. SWAYNE ) 'assignees.

KENNETT SQUARE, PA.
Mention the FloHgta' Exchange when writing.

LAST CALL

ANNE BOLEYN PINKS

Rooted Cuttings, $7.50 per 1000.
DnaCjtna INDIVISt at reasonable prices.

CASH WITH ORDER.

C. SOLTAU &. CO.,

199 Grant Avenue, JERSEY CITT, N. J

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

CARNATION
ROOTED
CUTTINGS
FROM SOIL.
Per 100 Per 1000

500 John Young $3.50 $30.00

500 Empress 3.60 20.00

500 Albertlnl 1.50 12.50

3000 Victor 1.60 12.60

250 Alba Saperba 1.60

6O0 McGowan 1.00 8.00

300 HYDRANGEA OTAKSA, from pots,
$3.50 per 100.
'Mums nearly all sold. Cash with order.

JOHN HACKETT& CO.,

6'Jd St., near Elmwood Ave.» VHILA., PA,

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Good itroDg, healthy stock of the following

well-known varieties :
Mme. F. Bergroann Rose Owen

Ivory Eugene Dallledouze

The Queen Wm. H. Lincoln

Mrs. Jerome Jones Mrs. J. G. Whilldin

Etolle de Lyon V. H. Ilallock

NIveuB CulllDgfordil

Minerva Bessie Burton

Liberty Modesto

Bonnaffon Mrs. Murdock

Mrs. J. J. Glesaner J. G. Woodford

From 2}4 In. pots, 12.00 per 100; per 1000, $15.00.

Cash with Order.

R. VINCENT JR. & SON, Whits Marsh, Md.

Mention th« Florlata' Brchange wh»n writing.
IF YOU WANT TO GROW

CUT 'MUMS-PROFIT

For an early pure white, I recommend you,
by my own experience, to grow the

MERRY MONARCH.

The first flowers, which are very larpre, bring
from $1.50 to $3.00 per dozen, and the large
number of side shootB which come out after-
wards, often from 25 to 40 on one plant, bear
also large flowers for funeral designs, which
make it very valuable. Please read testimonials
"I have seen the Merry Monarch 'Mum In bloom and
can recommend It aa the nest earliest white, most profit-
able chrysanthemum In existence."

Hbnrt F. Miohell.

Testimonials also from Wm. J. Baker and

Edward Reid, Wholesale Florists, Phila., Pa.

Strong rooted cattlngs now ready,

S3.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000.

Cash with your order, please.

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

Wholesale Grower of Pot Plants.
1012 Ontario St., Rising Sun. Phila., Pa.

Mention the Florlgtg' Exchange when writing.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

STRONG, HEALTHY STOCK.

Pennsylvania, rooted cuttings, $15 n KOO

" from 2!4 inch pots, $30 a 1000

IMlss Geornlana Pltctaer, General

IVoodford, and 30 otber leading varieties.

Hooted cuttings $10.00 per 1000

Plants from 2^4 inch pots, 16.00 "

Cash witb Order, Please.

EMIL LEULY, Angelique St. X Summit Ave.

WEST HOBOKEN, N.J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlnx.

NEW!

RED

ALSO
USEFUL!

MARGUERITE

Single Chrysanthemum "Mizpah."

Prize Winner at Boston Show last vear.
Product of one plant sold for $4 at wholesale.

A beautiful single 'mum, blooming about
November 1. Color dark rose. An ideal pot
plant. Everj' retail florist should have it for
cut flowers. Stock limited.

Sir rooted cuttings, $1, by mail. 35 tor $2.60.

FREEMAN i FLETCHER, Auburndale, Mass.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

PLANT THEM NOW.

Extra fine, well g-rown stock,
from 3 and 2)4 inch pots.

' EARLY VARIETIES. p^.^ mi

Geo. S. Kalb |3.oo

Wm. Simpson 3 (JO

Mrs. E. G. Hill 3.00

M. de Monttnort 3 0(1

Mrs, H. Rohinson 3.1)0

Ivory 3.00

Glory of tlie Pacific 3 00

Marion Heiidersou 3.00

Mrs. .lolin Whilldin 3,00

Merry Monarch 3.00

MID-SEASON TO LATE. p^^ 100

Viviand-Morel $3 DO

Golden Wedding 4. 00

3Ir8. Perrin 3 00

Maud Dean 4.0O

Wm. H. Lincoln .......* 3.50

Niveu8 3.00

Mrs. S. T. Murdock 3.00

Golden Plume 3 00

E. Dailledouze 3 50

Modesto 3,60

Major Bonnaffon 3 00

Ten plants at 100 rates.
Send for complete list of New and

Standard Varieties.

Five per cent, diecount on all orders

amounting to $5.00 or over.

Special discounts on large orders.

H.WEBERJ SONS, Oakland, Md.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

WE HAVE THEM,
NONE BETTER!

CARNATIONS

ROOTED CUTTINGS FROM SAND AND
SOIL, GOOD, STRONG, GLEAN STOCK

WILLIAM SCOTT $1 50 per 100

DAYBREAK 1 50

PORTIA 1 50

ALASKA $1 50 per 100

McGOWAN 2 00

ALBERTINI 2 00

GENESEE $2 50 per 100

N:E"W" YORK 5 00

EVELIKA 5 00

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI,

In 3, 4 and 6
Inch pots.

BABY PRIMROSE,

In 4 inch
pots.

Liberal discounts for liberal orders. All ship-
ments will be well packed. We will endeavor to
please you. Send in your orders early. Write us
your wants; we can supply tbem.

LAKEVIEW ROSE GARDENS,

DRAGiENA INDIVISA, l^I\'L'

Wholesale Growers of

Cut Flowers, Plants

and Palms,

JAMESTOWN, N.Y.

IkJanttnTi th*» l<*IrtHtita* B!-»/*han

xrh*n vrHtln

588

Tue F=LORISTS* EXCHWINGE.

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Bntered at New York Post Office as Second OlaesMatte*
Published EVERY SATURDAY by

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P. 0. Box, 1097. Telephone 1S54 John.

BEOISTERED CABLE ADDRESS:
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SUBSCRIPTIONS:
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Mexico. sa.OO per year to foreign coun-
tries in postal union. Payable in advance.

ADVERTISEMENTS!

Copy must reach this office not later than
Thursday in order to secure insertion in issue
of the following Saturday.

Bate, SI. 00 per Inch. Special positions
eztia. Discounts on contracts of one month
or longer.

Orders from unknown parties must be accom-
panied by cash or satisfactory references.

Correspondents.

The following staff of writers are regu-
lar contributors to the columns of the
Florists' Excbange.

Any items ot news, subscriptions, or adver-
tisements handed to these gentlemen will at
once be forwarded to this office and receive
full attention.

David Kdst. Horticultural Hall, Sta. A., Phila.
Edgak Sanders... 1639 Belmont Ave., Chicago.

F. J. NORTdN. Hotel Berkeley, Boston, Mass.

G. W. Olivkh... Botanic Gardens, Wash , D. C.
E.A.Seidewitz, 36 W. LexingtonSt., B.illim're.
C. C. Sanders, 5600 Delmar Ave., St. Louis, Mo.
E. C. Keineman, 305 Lowry St., Allegheny, Pa.
G. A. TiLTON, 85 Woodland Ave., Cleveland, O.
G.A.KACKBAM,880VanDykeA., Detroit, Mich.
Danl. B. Lono Buffalo, N. Y.

E. G. GiLLETT 113 E. 3d St., Cincinnali O.

S. D. Dysinger, 459 St. Anthony Ave., St. Paul.

C. C. POLLWORTH Milwaukee, Wis.

Wm. H. Mason, P. O. Box 1093, Providence, K. I.

J. F. Coombs Hartford, Conn.

John G. Esler Saddle River, N. J.

C. P. Woodruff, Post-Express Building,

Rochester, N. Y.

F. L. Bills* Davenport, Iowa.

Samuel Mukray Kansas City, Mo.

J.N. Kjdd St. Joseph, Mo.

Wm. CLARii Colorado Springs, Colo.

John Nelson Osbkosb, Wis,

H. PAPWORTH...Palm Villa, New Orleans, La.

W. F. Gale Springfield, Mass.

Geo. Thompson, Jr., 281 W. Jefferson St.,

Louisville, Ky.

G. F. Cbabb Grand Rapids, Mich.

E. I. Mepsted 76 Jane St., Ottawa. Can.

Taos. Manton EKlinton (Toronto). Ont.

Fred Bennett, 13 Braudun A., Montreal, Que.
Henry Kruckebero Los Angeles, Cal.

Contents.

Briefs FOR Busy Florists . . . .59)
Bulb Forms, The Dutch .... T'Sl

Catalogues Received 581

Changes in Business .=i89

Chrysanthemum society, A Live . .588
Custom House Difficulties . . .688
Decoration Day, Origin op . . . i9i
Echoes from the Alleys . . . .582
European Plant Notes . . . .591
Gardeneuis' Wages in GEBMA^v . .686
Greenhouse, A Detroit, Damaged bv

Lightning (IIIuf.) .... .",93

Ground Plan s. A. F. Tk.^ue Ex hi hit at

Detroit (IlluB.) .Sfi4

Hardy Flowers (llluf.) . . . .591
Men We Meet, The

James SVarbiirton (Portrait). . . .690
N. Y. Market Florists' Association . 69 1

Nursery Department 583

Obituary:

W. H. Weston, Mrs. A Mu Adams, Mrs.

J. McKenna 588

Pelargoniums atCottaoe G A iiDENs ( I II us). 9 !

Personals 5b9

Plants and Flowers 586

Question Box 686

Roses f,91

Seed Trade Report .i81

Society of American Florists . . .588
Trade Notes :

Pittsburg, Toronto 684

Boston 5M.^

Montreal, New Y'ork 689

Philadelphia 69;

Buffalo, Chicago, Cincinnati, Indian-
apolis, Milwaukee, St. IjouIs, St. Paul,

Tarrytown, N. Y 693

Grand Rapids, Rochester , . . .591

Weehawken, N. J 598

Water Lilies and Other Aquatics . 69i

We are in receipt of small sample sea-
shells from Mrs. F. A. Warner, , Jackson-
ville, Fla., some of which arever.vprett.v.
This lady says she makes a specialty of
shells, and will send samples on receipt
of a stamp for postage.

Wm. J, Hesser, Plattsmouth, Net., has
sold the Greater American Exposition
authorities at Omaha, a carload of palms
and decorative stock, mostly in large
sizes. Mr. Hesser, about Juiie 10, will
take a trip to Colorado for business and
pleasure combined. His establishment
is still in the market.

Society of American Florists.
The Detroit Meeting.

It is in the air that the attendance at
Detroit will be very large. A good indi-
cation of the prevalent confidence is seen
in the preparations being made by the
large manufacturers and dealers who
have already engaged exhibition space
far exceeding the amount taken in an.v
other .year so long in advance. The hall
set apart by the Executive Committee
for the exhibition will be much too small
and it has been decided to substitute the
large Harmonic Hall, which was origin-
ally selected as an audience room. The
local enthusiasm is extending; the Flor-
ists' Club and others are pullingtogether
harmoniously and a big success is now
assured.

As to railroad rates, there has been the
usual dela.v on the part of the western
roads and an unwillingness to make a
f,avorable rate of fare sufficiently early to
be much of a factor in increasing the at-
tendance from that section. All the
roads in Michigan and eastward to
Maine and as far south as Washington
agreed upon the usual rate of one fare
and a third two months ago, and a gen-
eral announcement ot this fact has only
been withheld in hopes of being advised
that the western and central lines would
co-operate. However, there is no doubt
that the low fares will be forthcoming
and western delegates can reasonably
base their preparations in accordance
therewith. Wm. J. Stewart.

Secretary.

The date of the convention is August
lt>, Hi, 17, and 18 ne.^t.

A Live Chrysanthemum Society.

La Belle France can give ourown great
and glorious Republic points on how to
establish and maintain a chrysanthe-
mum society (hat displays commendable
vitality and progressiveness at all
periods of the year, without the nine
months of peaceful dormancy which
characterizes the body known as the
Chrysanthemum Society of America. In
the May number of Le Chrysanthi^me
there is given a list of the membership of
the Societe Francaise des Chrysantho-
mlstes, showing the magnificent total of
ri2i names. The annual assessment is
five francs, less than a dollar American
money. In addition to maintaining in-
terest in its work, by the publication of
its official journal, monthly, the Society
distributes cultural information both
timely and useful, in separate pamphlets.
The annual congresses of the Society,
unlike the meagre apologies for same,
with which we here are acquainted,
when only the president and secretary
(occasionally) the treasurer, and less
than a baker's dozen enthusiasts are
present, are numerously attended, and
subjects of vast importance to the mem-
bers are taken up and discussed, such as
nomenclature, hybridization, maladies,
parasites, etc.

In view of the most successful meetings
and exhibitions of the Carnation Society,
and the eiiually (prospective) successful
gatherings of theRose Society, we grieve
for the future lot of the Queen of .\utnmn
in the United States, unless her needs re-
ceive at the hands of her devotees here
greater consideration and attention than
has been her portion in the past. In
other words, without a live society as a
sponsor, the chrysanthemum will sooner
or later become a denfl issue in .America.

We again advocate an exhibition and
annual meeting of the Chrysanthemum
Society of America at an opportune
period of the year, in some one of our
large cities. Can anyone point out to
us the difiicnltics in the way of this being
accomplished?

A local iiaper says: " If Superintendent
Falconer can get what he is after at anv
thing like a reasonable pi-lec, the I'hipp.s'
conservatory, at Schenley Park, will
have another addition, as it is under-
stood that Mr. I'hipps is always willing
to see the conservatorv keep pace with
the growth of the city and to have it the
best in I he whole land." It is understood
the new addition will be devoted to the
culture of ferns.

Custom House Difficulties.

We are in receiiit of the following com-
munication, which is self-explanatory:

'* The delays and losses of nursery ma-
terial at the Custom House here appears
to call for prompt and effective remed.y.
The.se losses are distributed and fall upon
people in the trade all over tlir cDuntry.
and in .addition to the large cxiiensis in-
cident to the nursery business become an
onerous burden, as unjust as it is unnec-
essary. There is no tangible or valid
reason why perishable nursery and plant
material sliould not be promptl.v passed
at all custom houses of the countr.y. The
excuses given forthevexatiousand costl.v
delays the past year have little founda-
tion in fact. With competent and efficient
customs service, and care in the making
of invoices and marking of cases for im-
port, all this material could be cleared
and passed promptly, as it has been under
previous tariff law's.

" Man.v of Ihe remedies proposed are
Utopian and impracticable. Reforms in
administration are not usuall.v accom-
plished bj' " throwing bricks." In man.y
ca.ses, as in this instance, the system
ma,y be -at fault as much orpossibl.v more
than individuals. Again, iiuiiiy of tlinse
who are now loudest in their comjilaint
are themselveslargely resiioiisilile in hav-
ing injected into the present tariff legisla-
tion and administration every possible
obstacle to Importations, including an
attempted proliibitory rate of duty on
all nursery productions. It is not surpris-
ing that many In the Government service
should continue this spirit, and consider
it their patriotic and otflcial dut.y to
cause delay, cost and lossinthe execution
of the law created under .such condilions.

" The simplest remedy for the uses and
abuses in question will be found the most
effective:

" (1 ) By co-operation with the Treasury
Department and the Collector of Customs
secure a modification of the present order
so that all nursery stock, plants, bulbs,
etc., will be as formerly subject to wharf
examination immediatel.y on the dis-
charge of a steamer's cargo.

"(12) Assist .IS far as may be the ap-
praiser's dei>artnient in determining a
fair market value — for such material as
may be open to c|uestionable valuation —
as ijrovided by law.

" (3) Have all invoices made out in de-
tail, specifying the marks, contents and
prices of each case, and each case marked
accordingly and stamped with the name
of the countrj- whence shipped.

" These changes would promptly re-
move many of the causes that have led
to troubleand loss heretofore, and would
in a great measure obviate future dela.vs
and loss at all custom houses.

"Another radical improvement might
be accomplished were the appointments
for this branch of the Customs service
made for reasons of competenc,y and spe-
cial fitness. With men thus selected in
the appraising and examining depart-
ments much of the confusion, alleged dis-
crimination and injustice incident to
passing nursery material would immedi-
ately disappear.

" .Some features of the administrative
portion of the Tariff Act would, if prop-
erlj' amended, also lessen the chances of
needless loss on nursery stock. Arbitrary
provisions of that law intended no doubt
to prevent injustice. In practical execu-
tion frequently result in exactl.v the re-
verse ciuiditinii, .ind such marked injustice
as to d<'niaiiil modification at the next
session of Congress.

"Should those identified with the nur-
sery and plant interests of the country,
and the horticultural press, take up this
subject on the right lines I believe that
practically all of the evils complained of
that have been in so man.y instances the
past year the occasion of such heavy
losses, can be promptly and permanently
corrected. Fhed'k. W. Kelbky. '

New York.

As regards the valuation of stock the
.Appraiser is evidently desirous of miti-
gating as much as jjossible delays through
that operation, as far as certain goods
are concerned, and to that end he has
addressed thefollowing letterto the prin-
cipal importers in the United States:

" It is the intention of this office to establish
before the coming importing season a value
tor all the bulbs, lily or the valley, spiiieas,
azaleas, etc., entered at this port, which value
shall be uniform and I lie basis for appraise-
ment. Importers will be furnished a copy of
such values, in order that they may know the
lowest price at which the several articles will
be passed

" You are therefore requested to send me at
the close of your buying season, when you
shall have completeil your purchases, a list
showing the actual price you paid for every

variety of each kind of merchandise. Where
you have bought at several prices the average
should be taken. It will be treated in the
most confidential manner.

" It is requested that the prices of Bermuda
lily bulbs be sent here as soon as possible, to
be followed by the French and Dutch varieties
when ready,

" You are also informed that to obviate
danger of delay and loss each invoice must
specify clearly the contents of every case, the
cost per piece, 100 or 1000, etc., the variety,
size and other commercial particulars, and
each case and inside bag must be stamped
with the country of origin,

" Any further information bearingupon the
condition of the market or affecting the
values, etc., of bulbs and plants, will be gladly
received. T. C. Wohdin."

With this information at hand, and in-
voices made out by consignors in accord-
ance with the requirements specified by
the Customs authorities, as set forth in
the report of the S. A. F. committee on
Custom House matters in the horticul-
tural journals (see page 48 of present
volume Florists' Exchange), the diffi-
culty heretofore experienced along this
line should, we think, be considerabl.v
minimized.

We do not believe that there has been
or is now any desire on the part of the
Government officials to wilfully cause un-
necessary delay to importations of this
class of stock. The otflcers have their
dut.y outlined for them, and that duty
they must perform. That they have been
hampered through insutficent help we
are willing to admit, and we do think
that a larger staff in the Custom House
detailed to look after such consignments
would expedite matters very materially.
We would therefore earnestly urge upon
those in authority to make such provi-
sion for the examination and clearance
of this class of merch,andise as its perish-
able nature assuredly demands.

OBITUARY.

■William H. Weston.

Wm. H. Weston died in Syracuse. N. Y.
May liO, aged sixty-four years. He was
the pioneer private gardener Jn this
vicinity and had been a faithful emiiloye
of the White famil.v for nearly forty years.
He was a Br.st-class all-round florist and
gardener. His success in forcing h. p.
roses was phenomenal; his standards
and half standards were a revelation to
man.v. To him, in a large measui'e, must
be given the credit for stimulating the
love of flowers in this vicinity which has
steadil,v Increased .\ear b,y .year, .\fter
serving his apprenticeship in England he
traveled extensively in Europe, Australia,
South America and the West Indies. He
was a thoroughl.y well read man and
possessed a fine Iibrar.y of horticultural
works. H. Y.

Mrs. A, HcAdams.

.luli.a, wife of Andrew McAdanis, Chi-
cago, died of consumption, Alay 22, aged
forty-two years. The case is a peculiarl.y
s<ad one. The wife, one of the good ChrLs-
tian souls of this world and a loving
helpmeet, was taken away while the hus-
band suffering from a prolonged sickness
himself was unable to accompan.v to
the grave the remains of her who li ad been
his partner for twenty .years. We are
liajipy to state, however, that in Mr.
McAdams' case there are great hojies of
rajiid recovery. The members ot the Chi-
cago I'Icuists'CIubsent a four-footstand-
ing wreath, designed by Charles F. Bal-
luff, which formed part of an unusually
handsome displa.v of flowers sent b.y
many friends among the florists and
others. Interment was in Mt. Greenwood
Cemetcr,v. Brother Mc.\dams and the
now motherless daughter, just bu<lding
into womanhood, have the profound
syni|)athy of ever.v florkst in this city.
Edgar Sanders.

Mrs. James ncKenna.

On Friday evening, 12tli ultimo, at Cote
des Neiges, died Mrs. .lames McKenna.
wife of the junior member of the well-
known firm of Canadian florists. The
deceased lady, so well known and highly
respected by the trade throughout Cana-
da, had never wholly recovered the shock
cansed hv the death of her eldest son:
but while known to be unwell none of
us expected the sad conclusion which
came to us all with such startling sud-

June 3, 1899.

The Florists* Exchange.

589

denness. Besides Mr. McKenna, who has
our sincerest;sj'mpathy, seven children,
the eldest but fifteen years, are left to
mourn her loss. The funeral conducted
witii the customary soiemuity and im-
pressiveness of the Catholic church was
held on Monday. May lo, and was at-
tended bv iiractically the whole of the
craft in this vicinity. Among; the many
floral tributes was a wreath from the
Club. I'--

New York.

The Market.

Decoration Day has comeand gone,
and tliough there are many cities tliat
are never fully supplied with flowers ou
this day the same cannot be said of New
York. No matter how large the demand
be here, then^ is always suflicient stock
to go around and a little to spare. Last
Saturday trade was quite lively and indi-
cations pointed to possll)le clearances for
the 30th, as the supply seemed to be
shortening up considerably: buton Mon-
day morning flowers were so plentiful
that one could have imagined that grow-
ers had been holding them back with a
view of getting higher prices. Perhaps
we are mistaken as to this, but whatever
the cause the supply on Monday was
enormous and much in excess of the ship-
ments received on the same day tor some
Aveeks previous.

Roses are becoming poorer in quality
as the weather grows warmer and
among American ISeanty there is plenty
of black S|)Ot to be seen; 20c. each is a
top price for Beauty, many being sold for
less than that. Bride and Bridesmaid
are seen in all sizes and grades at pres-
ent; some sell by the box at f 1 per box
containing from 250 to 300 each, and,
as we heard a purchaser remark; "they
are as big as collar buttons." Specials
bring $4 per 100. Meteor are coming in
in fair shape yet and bring $4 per 100.
Hybrids, 111 iwever, are very iSuth in the
minority ag.nin. Sweet peas have been
doing fa'iily well up till within the last
few days, but they are now very plenti-
ful, all having a large supply. Nearly 75
per cent, of this stock grown is of the va-
riety Blanche Ferry, which tends to make
thi.s color pretty cheap. We heard of
these flowers selling at a penny a bunch.
White and lavender C(jlors realize from
3c. to 5c. a bunch.

The sale of carnations is dragging and
prices have diminished since Saturday-
last. Ordinarv flowers bring anywhere
from 50c. to "fl per 100; fancies, $2.
John Young is receiving excellent flowers
of Mrs. James Dean and New York.

Frame valley is about over and the
greenhouse product will shortly hold full
sway. Stiffer prices will then be the re-
sult; $2 per 100 is the present ruling
figure for the latter.

With the possible exception of white
orchids there is an over-abuudance of all
seasonable flowers in the market at the
present time. Sinilax and asparagus are
also in full supply.

In Clinton Market the sales of plants
have been veiy satisfactory of late and
Decoration Day trade left nothing to be
desired. Growers express them-selves as
more than satisfied this season, and
much enthusiasm is felt over the coming
meeting of the A.ssociation, Avhich will
be held for the purpose of presenting a
petition to the Legislature for an appro-
priation to renovate the old market.
Prices obtained for plants are as follows;
Dianthus.fl per box; coleus,.f5 per 100;
lilies, 12 per dozen; epiroea, $1.50 to $2
per dozen; ageratum, 60c. a box; hy-
drangeas, ,'f;ii per dozen; geraniums, fl.25
to $1.50 per dozen; fuchsias, 75c. to $1;
anthemis, 75c.; verljenas, $3 per 100;
pelargoniums, 4-inch pots, $1.50 per
dozen; 5-inch, $2; heliotrope, 75c. to $1 ;
double petunias, 3V:;-inch pots, $1 per
dozen.
Jotting^s.

Last week it was stated that A. T).
Kose had rented the Michie greenhouses
at Moutchiir. N.J. Mr. Rose informs us
he has jiurchased the projierty.

In regard to the early closing move-
ment that is being agitated among the
commission houses, it has been suggested
that the hour for closing be 4 P. M. on
all davs except Saturday. This proposi-
tion "will probably And favor and be
agreed upon.

The sales in the auction rooms are re-
ported to be the best that have ever been
held. J.P. Cliviry will conduct the an-
nual sale at Dressel's greenhouses, Wee-
hawken Heights, on Thursday, June 8.

The Cireek flower peddler, who shot
and kille<l a fellow-countryman some
time ago, has been convicted of murder
in the first detrree.

Y'oung, Jr., is again able to be at his
place of business.

The fancy bedding in City Hall Park Is
like a relic of by-gone days. The soil in
the beds is nearly level with the grass.
and one has to get pretty close to them
to see the beds at all. It is too bad that
the modern method of making a flower
bed has not vet struck the Aletropolis.

Anton Schultheis aud H. C. Steinhoff
have gone to I'.urope.

Carpel bedding is more popular than
ever in Woodlawn cemetery. Wm. Xill-
son reports big business in this hue, and
presents on his grounds a novelty of a
floral clock, with wooden hands, con-
nected with works in his oflice. Passen-
gers on the New York Central K. K. can
ascertain the correct time from this inno-
vation on passing the location. The
" face " of the clock is composed of eche-
veria, the figures being of alteruauthera.

Index of Advertisers.

Montreal.

Trade Report.

A decided change in the weather the
past week has worked wonders on seeds in
the ground andfor bedding plants which
are being rushed out with the utmost
dispatch. The growers express them-
selves as highly satisfied with results
thus far, and prices for choice stock are
higher than in some years past.

Carnation planting is about finished,
and plants seem to be of a higher quality
than usual.

In cut Howers there seems to be little
to grumble about, considering the time
of year. Roses are still coming in in
goodly quantities and of very good
quality. Prices range from 50e. for
thirds to $1.25 to $1.50 per dozen for
good flowers. Carnations are very good
and sell well at 40c. to 50c. per dozen.

News Notes.

Jos. Bennett had a serious accident
at his establishment last week. The
bursting of a steam pipe just at a time
when no one happened to be around
completely ruined a house, 180x20 feet,
filled with palms and ferns.

A visit to the Forest and Stream at
Dorval disclosed the usual quota of in-
teresting subjects. A big batch of Strep-
tocarpus grandiflora, in 5-inch pots,
with flowers equal iu size to gloxinias,
are a grand sight and, judging by ap-
pearances, a few potsof Francoa ramosa
for window decorationduringthe Spring
months are indispensable. Stanhopeas,
too, are in their usual healthy condition.
Look Out Tor Him.

The trade is cautioned against a
party who professes to he a florist and
landscape gardener, whose actions in
this vicinity have caused some of our
members to regret his acquaintance and
sudden disappearance. He states he
comes from Kent, Kngland, has held
positions as florist or gardener at
Cliveden aud Maidenhead, also at Port-
land and Halifax, on this side, professes
to be an expert landscape man ; height,
5 feet 7V> inches; weight, 100 lbs.; age,4();
light eyes, high cheek bones, mustache
and side whiskers, says no more than
necessary; when asking for a loan puts
on an embarrassed air, has a peculiarity
of sitting with elbow on knee, the other
elbow resting on his hand on the other
knee, reversing the position every minute
or two. ^•

Reader, this iB .rour coluroo. Let us know
what you are doing. It will keep your name
before your fellow-craftamen and Intereit
many.

Fulton, N.Y.—D. A. Waterman is enlarg-
ing his greenhouses.

Poughkeepsie, N. Y M. J. Lynch is erect-
ing new t^reeohouses.

Winchendon, Mass.— C. W. Lord is to build
a greenhouse 150 feet long.

Kennett Square, Pa. - Charles Swayne
will erect a new greenhouse, 50 x 150 feet.

Bar Harbor, Me The Mount Desert Nur-
series have opened a store for the season in
Main street.

New Orleans. —Jules Fonta, superinten-
dent of Auduljon Park, will shortly visit
France, his native country. During his ab-
sence his place will be filled by E. Baker.

Doylestown, Pa.— John E. Andre is tearing
down two of his greenhouses and is staking
off ground where he will erect another large
house, which will connect with the one he

Allen J K 696

Allen WS 696

Ambacber Jas 686

Am Oaideniug 687

Am Jadoo Oo . . .698-89
Am Roue Oo...6S6-87-'.U

AmosN 695

AschmannG F,87-99

Asmus R 6S6-9"

Bader.J 686

Baier W J 696

Baker J T 587

Baldwin A J 698

BallerFA 683

Barlrani T E 686

Basuett & Wanhbum 697
Bayersdorter H & Oo 602

Becker Fred 0 686

Beckert WO 602

BergerH H &Oo.... 681
Blauvelt & Guttman 696
Bobbink ft Atkins... 683

Boerner Fred 697

Boston Letter Co 598

BrlntonWP 695

Bnnyard HA 694-697

Burki F 694

Burpee W A ft Co.... 680
Calla Greenhouses.. 581)

Carmody J D 600

Oavanaugh MrsM .. 595
Cefrey Letter Co.... 699

ChinnickWJ 602

Oleary ft Co 679-602

Cliffe's G'houaes — 691
Clucas&Boddlngton

Co 679

Oonard ft Jones Co.. 587

OonnellB 686

Cottage Gardens 579

Cowen'sNSons 600

Cox Seed Co 5S0

Orabb ft Hunter 587

CraiB Bobt ft Son ... 694
Crowl Fern Co.. . 597
Cunningham J. H . . 695
OutFlower Exchange 596

Dammann & Co 581

Davis A B ft Son.... 698
Decker BlauveltOo.. 696

Deming Oo 598

Deutsche Gartner

Zeitung 698

DielBch A ft Co 600

Dillon J L 595

Dlngee & Conard Co. 594
Doruer F & SonsOo. 587

Dreer Hy A 68.i

Damontft Co 696

Eastern Chem Co... 699
Edwards & Docker. . 698

EhretF 697

ElchholzB 696

EiseleC 6ii2

ElseleJG 695

Elizabeth NurseryOo 581
Elliott Wm 4 Sons.. 661

Elliott W H 597

Ellis & PoUworth.,. 699
Ellwanger ft Barry.. 583

Emmans Geo M 695

FaUBtHQftOo 699

F & F Nurseries . . . 683
Florist Hail Ass'n... 600

Foster LH 680

Freeman ft Fletcher. 8«7

Fryer B 69.^

GaaserJ M 600

Germain Fruit Co. . . .'181

Gibbons H W 000

Oiblln&Co ... 698

Gorton&Lldgerwood

Oo 600

Greene ft Dnderhlll 69!

GunlberWH 596

Hackett Jnoft Oo... 687

HargedineEC 583

HarrisOAftCo 602

HartM A 696

Heacock J 694

Helss J B 697

HenneckeCCo 699

Herr AM 597

Herrmann A 602

Hews A H ft Co 599

Hicks ft Crawbuck.. 696

HilflngerBros 599

Hill EO& Co 697

HippardE 60O

Hitchings ft Oo . . 6il
HoffmeisterFlor'lCo 694

HolbrookBros 601)

Holton ft Hunkel Co 696

Horan EC 696

HornorC B & Son.. 583
Hort'l Advertiser... 598

Hulsebosch Bros 680

HumfeldC 694

InsallB 695

Internat'l Heater Co 600

JacksonEB 698

Jackson J H 600

Jackson ftPerklnsCo ."194
Jacobs 8 ft Sons..,. 6"!

Jennings EB 696

Johnson ft Stokes... 5^0

JonesH T 694

JoostenO H 580

Kastlng WmF 697

KelseyHP 597

Index of Advertisements.

Eennicott Bros Co.

Kidd W M 696

Knapper A .- 686

KuehnCA 597

Lager ft Hurrell 598

Lakeview Rose Gard 587
LangjahrAH . ... 696

Lane J 696

LeeB A 697

Leuly E 687

Ley JH 686

Linthicum J S 683

LocklandLumberOo 585

-98
Logan Ave.G'houses 587

LongDB 699

Lord ft Burnbam Co 601

Ludemanu F 680

MacDonald ft Mc-

Manns 696

MaderP 68.'i

McCarthy N P ft Oo. 696

McFadden E 0 386

McKellarfc Wlnlerson 696

MerkelO ft Son 687

Meyer JO ft Oo 698

Michel P& BCo.... 697

MillangF 696

MillerGL 596

MinorWL 587

Moninger John C Co 600

Moon SO 698

Moon W HOo 583

Morris Floral Co.... 596

Moss G M 697

Murphy Wm 687

Myers ft Oo 600

Nafl Florists' Board

ot Trade 699

National PlantOo... 594
N yCut FlowerCo.. 696

N TMktG Assn 580

Newport Nursery Co 583

NIessen L 697

O'Brien TF 587

Ormsby E A 600

Ouwerkerk P 683

Owen P. 697

Peacock WP 698

PennockSS 596

Pierce F O Co 698

PlersonFRCo 679

Pittsburg OutFlower

Co 696

Plt7.onka G 686

Plant SeedOo 681

ProcterOH 594

PnlleuA 683

Quaker City Mach Co 500

RawIingsEI 698

Rawson WWftOo.. 680

Reck J 695

Red Towers Green-
houses 699

Reed ft Keller 599

ReeserO A Oo 594

ReidE 697

Reinberg Bros.. ..694-97

Renard Jos 687

Reynolds A L 694

itlckseckerOhasH.. 697
Klder-Erlcsson En-
gine Co 601

RlppergerG 699

RoemerF 681

Rolker Aft Sons 680

Rosbach A ft Q 691

Rose MfgOo 699

Rnpp J F 580

SalingeeL. 595

.Sailer W H 585

SrhillirJ L 580

a.-bmidt J C. .686-96-6ii2

ScbmitzFWO 581

Schultheis A 686

Scbwabe 0 0 BS5

SchwolnfurlhWm... 697

Scollay Jno A 601

Scott John 602

Sea Oil af Nursery... 687

Seawanhaka Ghs 595

Sbelmlre WR 687

SbBllroad G'h'se Oo. 602

.Sheridan W F 696

.Sielirechtft Son 686

SkabcuraDlpCo.... 699

Smith N ft Son 695

Smooth On MfgCo. 600

SoltauOftCo 687

^itearnB A T Lum Oo 600
St LoulsOutFIow'rCo 697
StoothoflH Aft Co.. 690
Storrs ft Harrison Co 685

StuderN 686

Stumpp ft Walter Co 580

Stuppe Wm 695

Sutherland G A 596

Suzuki ft Ilda 681

Taber ER 686

TaylorEJ 694

Tborburn J M ft Co. 880
Traendly ft Schenck 596
Van Home Griffen

ftOo 600

Vaughan's Seed

Store 680-602

Vincent R Jrft Son. 589-87
Vredenburg ftOo... 698

WatBou T R 683

WeatheredsTW Son8601
WeberOSft Sons... 598

Weber H ft Sons 687

Weeber ft Don 580

Welch Bros 696

Wbtlldin Pottery Co 699

WieheFS 683

Wletor Bros 694-97

WittboldGeo 680

Wolf AQiBro 601

Wood Bros 686

Wood Glass Oo 601

Young J 696

Young TJr 596

PLANTS, SEEDS,
BULBS. FLOWERS,

Abutilon 696

Acalypha 679

Achyranthes 695

Ageratum 685-95

Alternanthera 596-98-60i

Alyesum 585-9.S

Ampelopsls. . . .683-86-96

Anemone 583

Anthemis 695

Autherjcum 587-95

Aquatics 686-05

Aralia 586

Araucarias 586

Asparagus . . 679-80-81-83
-86-87-96-97

Aspldium 595

Asters 680-86-96-98

Azaleas.. 581-83

Begoniaa.579-80-86-96-98

Bougainvllleas 586

Browallia 595

Bulbs (not specifical-
ly indexed.. 680-81-602

Caladium 679

Calendula 698

Calceolarias 68ii

Dallas ....681

Cannas 679-86-96-97

-98 602

Carex 695

Carnations.. 679-86-87-94
-602

Celery 683

Centaurea 587

ChEenostoma 596

Chrysanthemums. 679-86
-87-94-96-98

Cinerarias 580

Clematis 683-85

Olivia 686

Cobasa 686-96

Coleus 685-94-96-98

Coreopsis 698

Cosmos 680-95-98

Crotons 694-96

Oupbea 686-95

Cut Flowers 696-97

Cycas 680-81

Cyclamen 680-86-95

Cyperus 59.t

Dahlias 679-98

Daisies 587-96-'J»

Dracainas. . 679-80-86-86-
-S7-6112

Ecbeveria 602

Farfugium 59.'i

Ferns. . , 679-81-84-86-96-
-97-602

Feverfew 696

FicUB- ,679-86

Freesia 581

Fuchsias. . . . 685-87-84-95

-6"2
Geraniums .679-86-87-95
98-602

Gladioli 679-98

Gloxinias - 580

Heliotrope 685 96

Hollyhocks 679-80

Hyacinths 6i'2

Hydrangeas 679-83-85

-87-97

Impatiens 695

Iresines 695

Iris 698

Ivy 683-85-95

Lantanas 595

Laurus 679-83

Leaves and Sprays.. 696
-97-602

Liliums 679-80-83

Lily of the Valley... 680

Lobelia 585-95

Lychnis 698

Manettla 695

Marantas 687-96

Musa 679-86-95

Mushroom Spawn.. 599

Myosotis 695

Nasttirtium 679-85

Nierembergia 585

Orchids 698

PsBonias 683

Pal ms. . . . 579-80-81-84-86
94-95

Pansies 680-81-95

Pelargoniums. .579-85-94

96-602
Petunias 598

Phlox 519

Physalis 696

PIlea 695

Pinks 687

Poppy 683

Primulas. .680. 86.86-87-96
002

Rhododendrons 683

Ricinus 679

Roses. . . .681-83-86-87-94

Rudbeckia 698

.Salvia 686-96

Seeds (not epecifi-
cally Indexed) ..08C-8I
-602

Selaglnella 696

Sempervivum 602

Shrubs — Evergreen
Ornamental and
Flowering (not
specifically in-
dexed) 683

Sibthorpia 696

Small Fruits 683

Smilax .685-95-97-98.602

Spiraja 683-96

Strawberry Plants... 683

Swainsona 696

Sweet Peas 680-002

Thyme - 595

Trees(FruitandNut) 683

-94
Trees (Shade and

Evergreen) 583-94

Tropa>olum 585

Tuberose 679

Vegetables 68C-83

86-96

Velvet Plant 696

Verbenas 586-96

Vlncas . . 679-86-96-98-t02
Vines and Climbers
(not specifically
indexed).... 683-86-95
Violets 686-87-95

MISCELLANEOUS

Auctioneers 579

-96-602

Baskets 680 98-6(2

Board of Trade .... 599
Boilers.... 581-98-600-111

Books 682-87-99

Boxes 698

Business Opportuni-
ties 684

Cut Flowers, Whole-
sale and I ommis-

sion Dealers . . . 596-97

Fertilizers 698-99

Florists' Letters.. .698-99
Florists' Supplies 596

-97-'.l9-0i2
Flower Pots, Vases.

Tubs etc 679-96-99

Fruit and Flower

Plates 698

Glass 598 60-01

Glazing Joints 600

QreenhouseCon-

struction. . . 600-01
Greenhouse Lumber 698

-600-01
Greenhouse Requi-

Blles 600

Hail Insurance 600

Help Wanted 684

Insecticides... 579-80-90

-99-602

Mastica 598

Metal Designs 602

Moss 694-98

Newspapers 698

Peat 698

Pipes, Joints and

Valves 600-01

Plant Stands 602

Pumps 601

Putty 601

Sale or Rent 681

Sash 685-601

Situations Wanted.. 584

Sprayers 698

Stationery 699

Tile 600-01

Tools, Implements

etc 601

TyicgMaterial 698

Ventilators 600-01

Wants 884

WireDesigns 696-97

IS

Braintree, Mass.— H. TV. Bates of
Mount Vernon ave. is moving his green-
house to East Weymouth.

PiTTSPiELD. Mass.— L. W. Acheson,
who for some time has been gardener for
Mr. William Russell Allen, is going into
the horticultural business on Second st.
He will build greenhouses on land which
he has Icised for the purpose.

Toledo, o.— O E. Schmidt has commenced
the erection ot another greenhouse.

Toughkenamon, Pa. — Ground has been
broken for another greenhouse by Wm. Sharp-

usiness Paper

usiness Men:

'^^" FmRisTS' Exchange

690

The Plorists' Exchhngb.

Water Lilies and Other Aquatics.

( Concludfil from pn^v ;!7(;.S'. )

One, or the first essential, is a pond,
natural or artificial. If natural, it is the
simplest to furnish but it often happens
that the natural pond is not in the most
desirable spot, and reeonrse has to be
made to on artificial pond. The size and
shape must be in harmouy with the sur-
roundings and other local conditions in
each separate case. The best and most
durable will be the cheapest iu the long-
run, iind if masonry is used nothing bet-
ter than brick and cement can be ob-
tained. A good water tight pond can be
made in any ordinary soil with a lining
or padding of good clay. This should
be about four inches thick, with a cover-
ing of two or three inches of sand. The
depth may be from two to three feet —
two feet will answer iu most cases— and
this will allow for a man to walkthrough
with ;i pair of hip boots on, to do what-
ever i.s necessary iu the way of cleaning,
cutting Howerw, etc. A small pond, say
ten feet in diameier, can be attended to
with a plank laid over it. In most cases
it is best to plant in boxes or tubs. For
a moderate sized poud, tubs, half barrels,
will suffice, but where there is space for
development boxes containing from 8 to
15 cubic feet of soil should be used.

A collection of water lilies should em-
brace both hartly and tender varieties,
day Howeriug and night fiowering; two
or three varieties of nelumbiums and a
few of the smiiller-growing aquatic
plants; but these m<Ly beomitted as they
are lost sight of or eclipsed by the strong
growing uympha-as. A Victoria may be
Included iu the collection where space
will permit, but a space or water surface
of from 1.5 to 20 feet in diameter is neces-
sary for this i^lfint.

Nelumbiums recjuire more space than
nymphajas and should be planted in cir-
cular or oval apartuu'nts, without
square cornei'S. If a tank with square
corners is used these should be filled in,
rounded off so as not to obstruct the
runners.

Nelumbiums are as easy and simple in
cultural details as any plant, yet jiossiblv
more failures have occurred with this
than with any other aquatic plant. Oue
fault, and probably the greatest, and
where most people err, is in digging and
transplanting too earlj'. Nelumbiums
should not be transplanted, or trans-
ferred from one section to another until
warm weather. The present season is
very much like jireceding oues — it was
impracticable to handle or disturb these
roots before the first of May. Every
other hardy iilant, tree or shrub, starts
into growth before the lotus, and these
should not be disturbed unless they are
to be transferred to warmer sectious or
to be kept in a warm building. Condi-
tions should be such as tend to new
growth, or tin* roots will decay.

Hardy nyniiih.r.-i.s m.iy lie planted any-
time from early Siiring tocarly Fall; but
it is best not to defer planting until mid-
summer if flowers are to be expected this
season.

Tender nympha;as may be planted
after tne middle of May, the latter end of
the month is generally settled warm
weather; hot midsummer weather is
their ideal season. The greater part of
the tender nympha-as are night flower-
ing, but unlike tlieuigbt-blDoniing cereus.
I^ike all nyinpli.-vas the flowers are of
three days' duriition.au<l although open-
ing in the evening llie flower continues
open until the sun is strong the next day,
which is from 10 to I'J o'clock. Later in
the day, as the sun's power declines, they
again open; until in Fall the flowers are
not wholly closed. These are the best for
cut flowers, as they show up to great ad-
vantage under artificial light and last
much longer when not exposed to the
sun. Another great advantage is the
manner iu which these kinds can be kept
over Winter. They all jjroduce tubers
that can be kept in a dry state all Winter,
but some ot them can be lifted in the Fall
after the leaves have been cut off by frost,
and planted in the soil under a, rose
bench, or some similar conditions and re-
main in perfect condition until Spring.

I am at a loss to say what you should
plant. No two persons have giirdens
alike, or ponds the saine size, but I will
tell you what varieties are adapted to
alrncistuny kind of pond. Take hardy
v.irieties in their three colors, white, pink
and yellow; N. alba and its varieties,
candidissima and alblda; N. Xlarliacea
carnea and rosea are two of the best

pink also of the alba type, and N. M.
chromatella, the yellow form. These are
reliable sorts and very desirable and rea-
sonable in price. N. odorata rosea, the
well known Cape Cod pink pond lily, is
very l)eautiful; but its season is so soon
over. There are no hardy blue lilies, but
there are plenty iu variety. N. zanzibar-
ensis and its forms azurea and rosea are
desirable, also N. cu'rulea. For tubs,
where not submerged in the pond, only
a few varieties can be recommended—
N.pygmeais a dainty little white lily and
will ever be highlj' prized for its valuable
services to the hybridizer. N. pyg. hel-
vola is a beautiful frcr-flnwcring yellow,
with nice mottled fnli.-ige. .\'. Lnydekeri
rosea is a delicate pink flower changing
to a pink rose; nothing in the line of nym-
plueas can equal these two tor tub cul-
ture.

Nelumbiums can be grown in tubs, but
get the largest you possibly can or make
a walled division or apartment for them
in thepond, which is far better. But bet^
ter still plant in a natural pond. Other
plants for tubs may be used and with
much pleasure and success. The papyrus
{ind umbrella grass, v.-n-iegated acorus or
scirpus make good central i)I.ints, with a
border of limuanthejnums, water snow-
flake, water i)oppy, or even water hya-
cinth. Anotlier delightful drooping plant
is myriophyllum or parrot's feather, and
a more beautiful flowering plant is Jus-
siiva longifolba, with large light yellow
flowers in quantity reseuibling an ffino-

BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS.

Decoration Day being now over, re-
arrange on the benches all the plants
that are left unsold, and if possible have
each variety staged by itself. This will
facilitate inspection by those people who
will jet want flower beds planted.

Bedding of all descriptions should
now be pushed as rapidly as possible.
Do not, however, in the rush of business
overlook the planting of your own stock
plants. It these have not already been
attended to, select and plant before the
best stock is all sold. Leaving the odds
and ends tor yourself is poor policy, and
frequently results in new stock having
to be purchased.

Callas that have been flowering,
whether in pots or tubs, will have ceased
growing, or nearly so, and may be put
outdoors in some shady place. Lay them
down on their sides when the leaves be-
gin to grow yellow, then there will be no
danger of them receiving any water
either from rain or the hose pipe.

Caruatious in the field during dry
weather should be hoed at least once a
week. This is much to be preferred to
giving them a light sprinkling with
water. When watering is resorted to it
should be done very thoroughly.

Do not delay any longer the re-plant-
ing of rose benches that have to be
thrown out this season. Get the young
plants in and have them growing as

thera. Sagittaria japonicafl.iil. has large
flowers, ]iertectly double, ;is large as a
carnation, very free flowering. .Sagitta-
ria niontevidcnsis is a giant in its class
and is useful I'ither for tubs or planting
on margins of ponds.

The plants just enumerated for tubs
are also good for the margins of ponds,
shallow water or wet ground. In addi-
tion may be mentioned the water shield
Brasenia cordata., Typha latitolia, the
marsh marigold, the water for-get-me-
not, the marsh mallow, the cardinal
flower and the many new hybrid forms
from white, pink, red and crimson, light
blue, violet and purple — a most desirable
class of plants regardless even of the
water gardens, as are also many forms of
iris. What would the gorgeous Japan
iris amount to in dry, sandy or hard
baked grtnind? Also numerous other
plants, such as funkias, spirsas, veroni-
cas, etc., to say nothing of ornamental
grasses, giant reeds and bamboos. Here
I might say that several varieties of
these have withstood tlie past severe
Winter in the open ground, unprotected
in ournurseries at Kiverton, and although
most of thecanesare killed to the ground,
all are now sending up numerous new
growths equally as strong as last year's,
when several retained their foliage.
Among them I would mention B. aurea,
B. viridi-glaucescens, B. (iuilioi, B. steri-
lis, B. Boryana, B. nigrans, B. n, punc-
tata, B. Metake, B.viminaUs, B. Dainiio,
etc.

The list of plants that are at home
near the margin of the pond or in damp
ground are too numerous to mention
here. They inclinle a large number of
ferns, our native lily, L. superbum, as
well as many orchids, notably the calo-
pogons and the most beautiful of all the
the slipper worts.Cypripedium spectabilis.

soon as possible. Be careful in mixing
artificial fertilizers in the soil on the
benches. Poor crops of flowers are more
often the result of early over-feeding
than of any other cause, therefore it is
much better not to overdo the matter in
regard to trying to eurlcli an already
well prepared compost.

Chrysantheiuu ms. — Preparations
should be got under way for the planting
of those chrysanthemums that are to be
grown on benches. Clean the benches
out thoroughly and give them a good
coat of lime- wash. If the house is shaded
wash off the shading material. Use a
good strong soil for filling the benches,
and plant a foot apart each way. Put
varieties together according to their
time of flowering, so that when you
have to feed with liquid manure it can
be given in just tliat portion of the
bench where the plants are showing
their buds, without interfering with
those that are not iu bud at that time.
Pot plants tor specimens must be potted
along as they require it, and attention
paid to the pinching back ot the shoots.
Stake the plants as soon as necessary
and syringe freely on warm days.

Gloxinias should be growing freely by
this time, and if the bulbs were started
in small pots it will be well to turn one
out occasionally, and when the roots
have reached the side ot the ball, repot
into a larger size. A .5-inch pot gener-
ally is large enough to Ho werthegloxinia
iu.

Small Perns.— Jardinieres are being
used more and more every year, and this
is a good time to lay in your stock ot
ferns tor next season. Plants from 2-inch
pots can be had cheap, and when re-
ceived they can be put right into 3-inch
pots and given a well-shaded situation,

making just the size plants you want by
next Fall.

Ericas. — It you grow any of these
they should be in the verj' coolest place
you have got, and well shaded. Let
them stand on a bed ot ashes ; or, better
still, they may be plunged up to the rim
of the pot. Water carefully, treating
each plant iudividually. No plants re-
sent over or under-watering as these
do, and to keep them just right requires
constant care.

THE MEN WE MEET.

■'I caU El man remarkable who becomes a true
workman in this vineyard of the Hisheat. Be
his work that of palace-building and kingdom-
founding, or only of delving and ditchmg, to
me it is no matter— or next to none. All
human work is transitory, small in itself. • •
Only the worker thereof, and the spirit that
dwelt la him is sigai&cant.— Carlyls.

No. 46.— JAMES WAKBURTON.

The old gentleman shown in the accom-
panying photograph, which was taken
in Colombo, Ceylon, came to the City of
Spindles {Fall River, Mass.) from Eng-
land in 1856 as an expert spinner. After
spending many years at the loom, the
desire to handle the products of Flora be-
came too strong to withstand, so com-
mencing upon a modest scale, with one
greenhouse, he has built up, with the aid
of an enterprising son. a flourishing busi-
ness which he recently handed over to
Chatterton Warburton and is taking that
leisure which years of labor deserve. He
has lost none of his old-time vim, this
veteran of three score and ten. At time of
my visit he had but recently returned
from a tour embracing Australasia and
the Hawaiian Islands. Describing the
floriculture of Australia and Tasmiinia
he tells me such plants as geraniums
grow up to the third story and strong as
trees. Chrysanthemums flourish iu Ho-
bartCity; he saw blooms that measured
18^4 inches across. The plants were par-
tially protected. He greatly admired the
system of parks, both in Sydney and Mel-
bourne, and visited the home of the kentia
(Lord Howe's Island). He depicts the
luxuriant growth of this beautiful palm
in glowing terms, the sight of a grove
making a life-long impression. Australia
lacks one great essential — abundance of
water. The Botanic Gardens at Sydney
are both interesting and instructive.
After an enjoyable stay of several weeks
Mr. Warburton left tor home, calling at
New Zealand and Honolulu and landing
at San Francisco where he paid a visit
to the home of the Californian rival to the
Mrs. Lawson carnation. He found a '
genial host in Mr. Sievers who piloted
him over his immense carnatiou planta-
tion, and what he there saw together
with his pleasant experiences en voyage
will linger long in his active memory.
Now that he has returned to the old
homestead well grown geraniums selling
at $1 and carnations at 50c. per dozen
havetheirpracticalcharmfor him.

The picture shows Mr. Warburton en-
joying a ride by tlie Cingalese method of
transportation. The sjieed at which the
natives go over the ground is, he says,
remHrkable, outdone only by the fastest
steeds. W. M.

N. Y. Marlcet Florists' Association.

A meeting of this .VsBociation will be
held Monday evening, June 7, to take
action in regard to petitioning the Legis-
lature for an appropriation to renovate
entirely the Clinton Market. The pros- ■
pects for this market are becoming
brighter each year. Every grower who
sends his plants there is more than satis-
fied with the patronage and the prices he
is receiving, and there is no reason why
this mart should not be the Covent gar-
den of America. The forthcoming meet-
ing mentioned will be held in the hall
opposite Centre Market, Centre street.
Everyone interested should be present.

Tbe Oood StrotiK Kind,
OOO. JE*GT? lOO 1T3IS.

BAL.es weigh 500 LBS.

H. A. Btoothoff & Co., 154-156 ff. snth St., N. T. City

June 3, 18U9.

Twe Florists* Exchange.

591

Hardy Flowers.

Abstract of an addreis bv A Hcrringtoii at a
meeting of the Monmouth County Horttcitl-
ttirat Society, Oceanic, N. J.

■\Vlien the earth softens tn the inrllow-
ing influeiices of Spring we aiv Kl'i'iili.'ned
by the immediate resurrectidn tliat fol-
lows; glad to renew onr acquaintance
with the first few lowly Hovvors that rise
again to tell the story of the year, tiny
heralds of the hosts to follow; and so
through Spring, Summer and Autumn
flower succeeds flower till the story of
the year is complete. So should our gar-
dens tell the times and seasons by the
flowers that adorn them. They might do
so but tliey do not. liecau.se we have neg-
lected and generally fail to use hardy
flowers in i)old and simjde wa.vs. We
plant cannas, geraniums and coleus in
countless thousands, but a single exam-
ple of a good hardy flower is often the
sole representative of its kind. Instead
of theusnalassemblage of flower beds we
call the flower garden, sohald and bare
in Spring waiting for the elements to per-
mit of planting its tHTider .Suinnjcr occu-
pants, I would Iia\f a real Spring g.irden
that expresses the beauty of tlie flowers
of the season, and wliat a host they are!

Let us look for a njinute at some of the
Spring bulbous plants gathered from
many lands — snowdrops, crocuses, snow-
flakes, scillas, chionodoxas, erythroni-
ums, anemones, fritillarias, stars of Beth-
lehem, <laffodils. and tulii>s, all wild
flowers of other lands but just as happy
and as thoroughly at home in gardens
here. Many of them will live, increase
and flower for successive years planted
iu the grass, provided we do not cut the

roek.s erroneously called a rock garden to
accommodate them. If you have rocks
at hand you can vary the feature.s of
arrangement, but the rocks should be
subtirdinate to the plants, and u.sed to
break up the flat surface or conserve
moisture, or otherwise give friendly
shade and shelter.

Now let us pass in brief review the
marshalled hosts that come and go
through the late Spring and eurl.y Sum-
mer months. Here are single families
that would require a whole garden if we
made an attempt to realize all that they
are capable of. An acre of ground would
not exhaust the resources of the iris
family alone, possessed as we are of spe-
cies iunumeralile from Europe. .\sia, Afri-
ca and .Vnierici, to saj' nothing of the
countless varieties of garden origin.
There are irises that do well in wet
ground and dry ground; iu tact they
mark well the extremes of possibility in
garden culture from the gorgeous Japan
irises that flourish luxuriantl.v by the
water; while from China we have one
species that grows in matted tufts upon
the thatched roofs of hou.ses. Those that
can he accommodated with the ordinary
conditions that prevail in gardens cover
a season of nearly four months with their
beauty, for no sooner has tlie frost left
the ground than the dwarf forms of Iris
pumila become cushions of flower, and
the succession is maintained till it cul-
minates in July, in those statel.v types
represented by Iris gigantea, with its
lofty flower spikes as tall as the average
person. Yet. the iris family is onl.v a unit
when we survey the av.-iilable wluile. 'lo
think of the p.eonies, tree and lierbaceous
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grass till their foliage has performed its
functions and stored within tiie bulb the
nucleus of the next year's display. Culti-
vation, as we understand and practice it,
makes these flowers no bi'tter than they
are in mountain |iasturcs. It you cannot
make a grass garden then look to your
hare shrubbery beds and borders and
read in connection anotlier chapter from
Nature's open book. While the woods
are yet leafless the.v are carpeted with
flowers, and so our .shrub liorders should
be similarl.y carpeted with these gems
" that come before the swallow dares."
Then you can enjoy them in all their
wealtli of beauty and lie absolved from
the necessit.v of digging tliein up to re-
plant the ground with oilier llowers.

Look again at those lowiy hut lovel.v
mountain plants that bedeck the ground
above the zone of tree and shrub lite.
Phloxes, saxifragas, sedums, gentians,
aubretias, arabis, alyssums, silenes,
veronicas, sempervivums, mertensias,
epimediums, primulas, megaseas, pulmo-
narlas, etc. Gather them together and
plant in groups and mas.ses and you will
get a display of color not to be surpassed
or even equaled a,t an.v period of the
.year. These need a little cultivati(jn, it
is true, but they are worth.v of the best
efforts we can put forth to displa.v them.
They are commonly called alpine plants,
because coming from mountain homes,
hut we need not make a miniaturemoun-
tain ranee nor a drv-jLS-dust liean of

vision of possible loveliue.ss, and why are
we content with a few isolated plants
when we might have them in groups of
a score or a hundred. You will surely
concede the point that, given a suitable
and effectively planted quantity there is
all the color effect that is gotten from a
similar nia.s.sing of tender plants, and
something besides aspects of beauty and
fragrance that gratify other senses than
tliat of sight alone. Yes, I anticipate
your objection as to what will be pro-
vided when the pa-ony flowers are gone.
I have associated my lilies with the p;eo-
niesand it proves a happ,y union. The
lilies thrust their tall stems uji through
the spn'.idinn pi"eony foliage, arc beni'li ted
by the sli.ide that is cast on tin' gi-oinid,
and ojiening their gorgeous flowers to
the sun look all the handsomer through
the association, while greatly ju'Oloiigihg
tlie interest that centers in tliat one gar-
den spot. The delphiniums, in azure and
indigo, tlie pyrethrums, funkias, hemero-
callis, gaillardias and other families less
in number, hut equally great in merit, all
await justice at the hands of a liberal
planter, an opportunity to fully exemplify
their beauty.

Then as Summer gives jilace to Fall
and the tender plant displays liegin to
look weary and worn, new hard.v flowers
aiijiear in' all their innate freshness to
continue the stor.y of the year. When the
high-ways and b.v-ways are effulgent
with the glory of purple and sold — asters

Rapavitlora

and golden rods — so miglit our gardens
display a new succession in asters, sun-
flowers, cornflowers, phloxes, torch lilies,
anemones, etc., that so fittingly wind up
the floral year. Previous remarks hold
good for these as well. You cannot ex-
press their beauty b.v limiting yourself
to units, but if .vou only make your plant-
ings as bold and expansive as the subject
justifles, you will get all the force and
effect of color that could be desired and
po.ssess a standing refutation of the
taunt that hardy flower gardening is
colorless gardening.

A word as to preparation — for .you
cannot build up a beautiful displa.y along
the lines indicated without something sub-
stantial as a basis. Dig deeply; not less
than two feet, manure lilierall.v, then
make your plantings and let well alone.
Some of your groups may stand three or
four years with no attention beyond
keeping down weeds.

We need to break away from the past
traditions of our art, give up the idea of
a fixed flower garden in a prescribed
space and instead, try to express the
beauty of ,'iny or all the seasons with
flowers in sun and shade, in soil or grass,
wherever ojiportunity to plant exists.

European Plant Notes.

Cyti.siis Audroaiia. — Wlien Ihis hand-
some broom first saw the light it was
blazed abroad that it was going to do
wonders, both for pot work and for cul-
ture out-of-doors. To tell the truth the.se
high ideals liave not been verifieil. The
flowers are h.iiulsonie enough — nobody
can or will dispute that, but the ditticulty
is that there are far too few of them.
Now and again, however, we see some
fairly well flowered planlis, and every-
body who sees them wants to buy.
WlieVe it is taken in hand as a pot plant
the great thing is to see that it is not
subjected to too much heat, or down tall
what few liuds there are, and there is
nothing left to gaze at but the naked
stems.

Spartiiiin Pallidum. — Wliili' speakiiif;
of brooms 1 may as well nialo' iiieution
of this line spartiuni with its colo.'^sal.
golden-yellow flowers. Like Cytisus
Andre.iii.a it is not too tree a, bloomer,
but at all events it is better than ''Andre-
ana," provided too much heat is not
given in Springtime. ViATou.

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592

ThB F=1-0RISTS* EXGHHISGE.

Origin of Memorial Day Decorations.

More than three deeades have passed
since the first order for this flower me-
morial for the Nation's dead went forth.
Year by year the sad, sweet custom has
ffrown in favor, and year by year the
flag-marked moundshave increased, until
"a soldier of the Union mustered out"
slumbers on every hillside and sleeps in
every valley. In all this broad Innd there
is no "City of Silence" that has not at
least one war-worn veteran who has
turned in at his last tattoo. For them
and for the thousands of unknown heroes

" Who rest where they wearied,
And lie where they fell."

Nature's dear children, sun nurtured and
rain kissed, fragrant with sweet perfumes
and dew gemmed, are laid upon the altar
of remembrance, a consecrated memorial
tribute of Earth's brightest and purest
gifts to man — to the Nations bravest
and best.

ORIGIN OF THE CDSTOM.

This memorial custom, grown to the
grandeur of a national holidaj' in this
country, is almost as old as the human
race. It is a pagan custom Ohristiaii-
ized, a Christian custom civilized. Among
the ancients of the earth flowers were
pagan gods and gf)ddes.se8 personified.
The souls of tliesc deities came to earth,
they believed, reiiiciinialed as roses and
lilies, as gi-ass and forest trees, bees, birds
and l)Inssnins. and inini.stered to the
senses and pa.ssions much as when in tlie
carnal state.

The cypress
"Dark tree! still sad when other's grief

is fled.
The only constant mourner o'er the

dead,"

was, according to Ovid, the youth Cy-
parissos, the bosom friend of Apfiilo. He
accidently killed a favorite stag one day
while hunting, and in a passion of grief
prayed the gods thathismourning might
be perpetual. In answer to his prayer
he was changed into a cypress tree, and
ill remembi'ance of him the ancients made
much of the cypress at their funerals.
One of its characteristics is that, once
cut to earth, it will never flourish again,
nor will it send up shoots as most other
trees do.

In accordance with this idea, the an-
cients planted the cypress near their
tombs. The lurks placed it at the head
and foot of their graves, and there were
other nations who planted it upon the
grave itself, believing that the body nour-
ished it.

The yew tree has always been in all
times and among all people an emblem
of sorrow. Its bare trunk and dark foli-
age, with its fruit like drops of blood, im-
press the beholder with its melanclioly
aspect at once. The yew, like the cypres.s,
was much esteemed by the ancients as a
typical tree tn sli.ide the tombs of the
dead, and used it i)rofusely in their ceme-
teries, where branches could be easily
procured on the days set apart by cus-
tom for the decoration of graves.

The early Christians denounced un-
qualifiedly the use of flowers at either
festivals or funerals on account of the
pagan symbolism of the blossoms used.
TertulUan wrote a book denouncing
crowns and garlands. Clement of Alex-
andria thought it improper that Chris-
tians should crown themselves witli
roses, but afterward they, too, adopted
the custom and carried in their hands
ivy, sprigs of laurel, rosemary or other
evergreens asemblemsof the immortalit.v
of the soul. They threw those into the
grave before the coffin was lowered.
They cast uijon the grave bay leaves,
which symbolized immortality. Thus in
accepting the symbolic meaning of the
plants mentioned they Christianized a
pagan custom.

The ivy, sacred to Osiris, symbolizes
constancy, but to the Egyptians it typi-
fied the resurrection, or at least a higher
life. The Greeks and Romans consecrated
the laurel to glory. Kosemary was much
esteemed by the ancients of all nations.
It was used at feasts and funerals, the
christening cup was stirred with it, and
it was worn at marriage ceremonies. It
was believed that rosemary had a pre-
ventive virtue against pestilential distem-
pers, and that is probably why it was in
demand at all funerals. The Creeks and
Romans burned it in the chamber of
death, along with fi-aiikiricctise. It was
also planted on tlie gr:ive and used in the
memorial services held at stated periods.
In flower language, which had its origin
in the twilight of history, rosemary
stands for " remembrance," and poets I'lf
all tinK'S have so iicceiited it.

ANCIENT USAGES.

The Eomans of ancient days were born
voluptuaries and flowers were one of
their greatest passions. Living, they
lavished startling sums upon the grati-
fying of this passion, and in death they
asked to be surrounded by flowers. The
dead were placed upon couches of flowers
and were crowned with roses; the pas-
sage of the funeral procession was over
flower-carpeted earth; fiowers lined the
tomb, and if the earth covered the dead
from sight the rough-made mound was
hidden from view under pillows of
flowers. Curious wills, yet in existence,
show the love that those ancient people
had tor flowers.

The ancients were careful to renew the
plants about the sepulchral urn, so that
each season the tomb might be sur-
rounded by a continual spring. These
flowers weri' regarded as sacred and as a
relic of the deceased. The Romans con-
sidered tliis care so agreeabli' to the de-
parted that we.-iltliy citizens l]('i|Mra thcd
by will entire gardens to be ri'scrved for
furnishing their tombs with flowers.
They also often ordered that their heirs,
or those to whom they left a legacy for
the care of their ashes, should meet to-
gether every year on the anniversary of
their death and dine near the tomb, scat-
tering ro.ses about the place. Inscrip-
tions to this effect were placed upon the

were hung in the church from that por-
tion of the ceiling directly over the pew
once occupied hy the dead girl, and there
they remained indefinitely.

Evelyn tells us that " the white rose
was planted at the graveof a virgin, and
her chaplet was tied with white ribbons
in token of her spotless innocence, though
sometimes black ribbons were interinin
gled to bespeak the grief of the survivors.
The red rose was occasionally used in re-
membrance of such as had been I'emarka-
ble for benevolence, but roses in general
were appropriate to the gravesof lovers."

Drummond, the Scotcli poet, had the
following couplet placed over his grave:
" Here Drummond lies, whose song did
sometimes grace.

The murmuring Esk. May roses shade
the place."

In France themagniflcence of the tombs
and monuments is only paralleled by the
munilieence with which flowers are lav-
ished upon the dead. Adherents of a
house or line of royalty strew flowers
above the dnst of mouldering kings and
shed tears for the vanished glories. The
tomb of Napnleon in the Hotel des Inva-
lides, in Paris, is seldom without nose-
gays of violets. In Turkey the virgin who
dies has a rose sculptured on the top of
her monument. The Chinese scatter roses
above their dead and mingle with them
the lycoris and anemone. Tripolitans

tombs and many of them are yet deci-
pherable.

Those among the Romans not rich
enough to make such bequests often di-
rected to be engraved upon their head-
stones a request to passers-by to scatter
roses upon their tombs. Pliny relates of
one of the illustrious Scipioes that while
he was tribune he fulfilled his duties to
the satisfaction of the people, but when
he died had nothing left with which to
pay his funeral expenses. The people vol-
untarily contributed to pay them and
spent a vast sum for flowers to cast
under the funeral train and upon his
tomb.

The Komans burned junijier berries
about theirdead. believing thatthe fumes
benumbed the induence of malign spirits.
The early Greeks and Komans also offered
poppies on the shrine of the dccid. They
crowned sleep with poppies, and in their
mj'thology death was the child of night
and the twin brother of sleep. The.v
deemed that the poppy, with its sense-
subduing i)erfume, brought consolation
to all concerned.

The burial customs of the early English
were evidently ailapted from those of the
Greeks and Komans, more especially
those pertaining to flowers. In Yorli-
shire there was a (luaint custom long-
preserved. When <t virgin died tlie one
most like her in face and form in the vil-
lage carried a pair of white gloves and a
garland of white roses before the casket
in the lirocessioii. jind ,ift.ei'u-jii'd ttii'sc

place about their dead roses, myrtle, jas-
samine and orange flowers. In tar-off
Persia the basil tuft waves its fragrant
blossoms over tombs and graves and

"Roses the brightest the earth ever gave,"

blossom everywhere. In Egypt the basil
tuft is also esteemed vying with the lotus,
liy and roses. In Germany and Switzer-
land the dianthus, pink, myrtle and
orange blossoms are placed about the
dead. In Norway the fir is used to pro-
tect the released soul from evil spirits.
In Italy tlie periwinkle isdedicated to the
grave of littli' cliildren.

The Moh.-ininiiMlan matrons repair at
stated anniversaries with fairest fiowers
to sweeten the sad grave. The grand
tombs are often splendidly illuminated,
but the meanest heap of turf has also its
visitors to chant a reciuiem, light a little
lamp and suspend a little garland or
drop a rose as an affectionate tribute to
departed love, separated friendship or to
the memory of the " Unknown" in their
grent " Cities of .Silence."

The ancient Jews pulled grass as the.v
turned away frtnn the new-made mound
and threw it behind them, saying; "They
shall flourish out of the city, like gra.s's
upon th<' earth," toshow tin ir behef that
the body, tliongh dead, should spring-
again as grass. The aspliodel .-nid mal-
low were ])hi.nted in all ancient cemetei'-
ies, as it was popularly believed that they
nourished the dead. The North American
Indians .-ittributed a fiinei-al chnrnctci'

to tlie fragrant fiowers of the sacred
champak. The Flathead mother buries
her little child in a bark cradle hung from
the branches of a sobbing pine, its foster
mother, so her sad heart believes, or,
when trees are not near, she digs a grave,
and above the leveled earth lays its little
toys and scatters some bright berries or
pretty colored stones.

ONLY ONE NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY.

There is but one country that has a
ational Memorial Day, and "Old Glory"
is its emblem. Almost every nation, at
some period of the blossoming season,
decorates the graves of its dead, but no
day is set apart for it.

Memorial Day. May 30, stands sepa-
rate and distinct from the memorial cus-
toms of all the other nations of the
world. Our memorial day is dedicated to
the Nation's dead herores. No otuer na-
tion on earth so consecrates the graves
of fallen braves, and this year nearly
3,0U0 dead in a new struggle for humani-
ty waited for wreaths of remembrance.

Another and distinctlj' American fea-
ture, and the most iiatlirtic of all .Memo-
rial Day customs .-ind i-errninnics, is that
of decorating the ci-oss in memory of the
unknown dead. There is something tan-
gible in the mound heaped above the
pulseless heart, though that heart never
throbbed the quicker for your coming,
but in the history of the world there is
nothing to parallel the simple pathos of
that cro.ss with its suppliant outstretclied
arms, telling the mute story of the thou-
sands who must sleep " unknelled, un-
coflined and unknown," until the reveille
on the resurrection morn awakens them
for tlie last gi-aufi review before the Great
Captain. — Isabel Worrell Rail, in Phila-
delphia Inquirer.

Pelargoniums at Cottage Gardens.

Many new varieties of pelargoniums
are being tried at this establishment the
present season. Of those imported this
year it is yet too early to form a correct
opinion. We recently had the privilege
of seeing the varieties in flower that have
been catalogued and sold from the Cot-
tage Gardens, and there is assuredly
many lieautiful things among them. First
we would mention H. M. Stanley, a very
free flowering variety, in color a crimson
shaded with scarlet, the lower petals
showing a rosy pink. The next best one
is Mrs. Robert Sandiford, which is a
clear white with free flowering habit; the
third favorite is Gold Jline, the name
being suggestiveof thecolor. The flowers
are of goi>d.sizeandof a shade resembling
closely the .\-ellow metal. Victor is a
cerise-pink showing a little white at the
base of the petals and is considered one
of the best. Sandiford's Best is a beauti-
ful pink and white variet,y — each petal
has the same markings, giving- thefiowers
a very uniform appearance. Sandiford's
Suriirise is a very showy variety. The
upper petals are crimson, the lower ones
a light pink with a deeper tinted blotch
in the center. Countess is a pleasing
cheriw colored variety sliowing a little
white in the center with a dark blotch
on the upper petals. Marie Malet is a
white one blotched with crimson. Sandi-
ford's Wonder is a semi-double white
though some of the flowers show a little
dark coloring in the upper petals, adding
much to its beauty. Mrs. Layal is a
pretty variety but rather small. "

Several of -the older kinds of pelargo-
niums are still to the fore and such varie-
ties as Dorothy, Captain Raikes, Mme.
Thibaut and Empress of Russia need only
be mentioned here as they are well
known. There are several among the
newer ones mentioned, however, that
will be found superior in many ways and
worthy of trial next season b.v those who
want to be up-to-date in iielargoniums.

The growing demand for soft-wooded
plants from the Cottage Gardens has
been so large that the palm department
has been discontinued and the houses
heretofore utilized for their culture are
devoted to iielargoniums. geraniums, car-
nations, etc. Mr. Ward is a firm believer
in sub-irrigation for carnations and the
present condition of the plants in the
benches that h.ave been so treated during
the last year certainly justifies his belief.
A new even-span, iron-frame house, 240
feet long by 20 feet wide, is in cour.'^e of
construction. Foursub-irrigatingbeiiclies
will be built therein for carnations.
.\moiig the seedling varieties many im-
proved flowers are to be seen; one, a
pure yellow, of good size .and form, named
.\ndrew Campbell, is a beauty, but its
rioi'iferousness hasnotas yet proved very
heavy. We noticed a number of plants
of the yellow calla (liichardia Pentlandi)
in flower and they were of good size. This
hitlierto hard to bloom lilv seems to

June 3, 1899.

The F^lorists' ExcHKNce.

§93

Buffalo.

Deroration Day Tracie.

A violent wiud and electric storm
on the arteinoon of Monday, the UlKli,
interfered sadly with operatione for
some hours, and somewhat injured stocli
that was in progress of delivery, and
happened to be outside, while also re-
ducing the afternoon business largely.
A hasty call on some of the tradesmen
on WedneKday, gave us the following;
Palmer \- .Son had a usually fair call in
memorial wreaths. A good quality of
carnations of their own growing was
plentiful with them, and sold well at
50c per dozen. The run of roses in good
(|uality brought .?! to f 1.50 jjer dozen,
is. A. Anderson reports several busy
days. Adams noted a trade similar to
recent years, be closing at 2 P.M.ou
Tuesday. Wm. Scott had a fair trade
at his store, with an unusual call at the
greenhouses. J. H. Uebstock's store
showed much activity. Neubeck &
Myers had a call for about all the stock
that had been i)repared. Good carna-
tions went well with them at 50c. per
dozen. J. .Stalllinger was busy with
plant stock. John Speiss, Jr. also re-
ports an active call for plants. Kumpf
Bros, state that good demand has been
the rule, but prices lower than consist-
ent.
On the Wasliingtcin Market.

Many blooms and plants were solfl.
A. J. Kickert stated that the Monday
storm interfered seriously, but business
proved better than last year. Mrs. V.
I'. Baum was satisfied. Valley lily was
plentiful, retailing at .50c. per 100. lied
pa^onies brought .fl per dozen, and
Fleur de lis (common varieties) 35c. to
50c. per dozen. John (!. PIckelnian was
busy with plant orders. E. Wiese re-
ports trade fair. Mrs. Willett was quite
satisfied.

A new customer in organizations, the
Union Veterans' Association, gave some
orders in a new line, in $5 designs of
varying shapes. The Women's Relief
corps order set pieces regularly.

The stock of cut blooms reached
favorably, with a natural shortage in
some lines. Ivastings were steadily Imik.v
handling stock. Some better claHH
pa'onies were brought in from the East,
with buyers demurring at the.f8 per lOO
price demanded.

Cycloue and Hail.

On Monday evening a thunder
storm, accompanied by high wind, did
damage to some buildings and orchards.
Hail was with it too, and which seri-
ously damaged R. Boettger's glass at
Eggertsville, estimated at one thousand
broken lights, and stock somewhat in-
jured besides.

M. B. Barker called .Saturday last, also
J. Austin Shaw. ViDl.

St. Paul.

The plant trade has been del.ayed
somewhat by the weather, but is quite
brisk now. Orders for filling beds.bo.xes
and vases are very numerous, and every-
one will be kept busy for the next fort-
night. Prices range about as follows:
Geraniums, 4-inch, $1.50 per dozen; 3-
inch, $1 per dozen; pansies, 2.5c. to 50c.
perdozen;.cannas,f 1.50 to .12per dozen,
and other stock in like proportion,
(ieraniums are the most popular bedding
plants. One of the largest stores here
recently created quite a sensation by
offeriug twelve assorted plants for 50c.
Geraniums, l)egonia8, coleus, etc., made
up the assortment, and several hundred
boxes were disposed of in this manner.
Carnations at 25c. per dozen are quite
frequently seen, most of the stock being
shipped in from the East.

Society Notes.

TheSociety held its last meeting at
the West Hotel, Minneapolis, May 18.
The attendance was light, and it was
decided to discontinue meetings during
June and July. In debating the cost of
producing bedding plants, which was
the subject of the evening, the fact was
elicited that the Minneapolis gardeners
are growing pansies, putting them up in
boxes containing one dozen, ami selling
these boxes at 12c. to 15c. each. The
department stores retail them at 15c. to
20c. per box. The florist who grows
them and retails at 25c. per dozen, can-
not make much at it. How can the other
fellows?

TheSnr>ietv will lirilft n r^ipnii- Honietinie

Tarrytown, N. Y.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Tarrytowu H<jrticnltural Society was
held Thursday eveinng. May 2.5. The
secretary reaci a communication from
the New York (Jardeners' Society invit-
ing the meml)ers to l>e present at the
strawberry show and entertainment at
the Terrace Gardens, 146 East 50th St.,
on June 10, at 7:'M P. M. The president
requested that all who are able should
attend, and we trust they won't forget
their biggest strawijerries. The execu-
tive committee had drawn up a- circular
letter which is to be mailed to the in-
fluential, aliluent, residenters, soliciting
financial aid, fora chrysanthemum show
in the Fall. Several members present
stated that their employers had prom-
ised assistance, and no doubtTarrytown
will make an excellent debut, wiien the
" Queen of Autumn," is again in perfect-
ion.

R. Angus, gardener to Major Hopkins,
read a very able essay on the violet and
at the close of the lengthy discussion
which followed it was still a disputed
point whether it was dryness at the
roots in Summer, or the effects of dews,
or the aristocratic atmosphere of Tarry-

Indianapolis.

Decoration Day promised extra good
business. Outdoor planting and ceme-
tery work has been very satisfactory to
most of the trade, some standard plants
being short in supply. Cut flower trade
during May has only been iiartly satis-
factory. I's-onies are plentiful and have
never been so profuse in blooming.

F. A. Conway, formerly gardener for
the Waterworks Co., is building for him-
self four greenhouses. 20x100 feet, suit-
able sheds, etc., for the growing of cut
flowers and general florists' stock at
18H9 Barth avenue.

Smith & Bauer, both from Richmond,
Ind., have leased the greenhouse estab-
lishment of Poole Bros, for a term of
years, beginning June 1. Their specialty
will be choice cut flowers.

Martin Nelson, with Mrs. I.arsen, has
leased the greenhouses of Mrs. Chas.
Rieiuan. She retires from business, being
one of the pioneers of the city in the
florist trade.

The Berterniann Floral Co. will at
once tear out a few old small liouses
and build instead two houses. 112x27
and 112x25 feet, also one violet house,
112x10 feet.

A Detroit Greenhouse (Asnian <ft Dunn's), Damaged by l_igliininc| and
Wind Storm. (See page 569, last week's issue.)

town, that was the cause of spot— the
hi^te ni)ir in violet culture. J. H.
Brougham, Fort Edward, N. Y., exhib-
ited one of the Rochester automatic
sprayers. Some of the members who
had tried it, said it fulfills all that is
claimed for it.

Jas. T. Scott, Sec'y.

Milwaukee.

In spite of the late Spring there has
been an unprecedented sale of all
kinds of bedding plants with the ex-
ception of coleus, which, however, will
come in for its share of patronage as
soon as warm weather sets in. Decora-
tion Day cleaned up nearly everything in
geraniums, cannas, caladiums, etc. The
great demand is mostly due to the large
amount of shrubs and hardy plants Ije-
ing frozen during the unusually severe
Winter. Lawns have a very thin ap-
pearance as the clover was all killed,
hence there lias been a large deiuand for
clover seed. The cemeteries are clamor-
ing for myrtle, which suffered badly, but
none can be had around here in (|uantity
to supply the demand.

There has also been a larger callforcut
flowers than on any previous Memorial
Day. Outdoor stock was extremely
scarce. Carnations were short in supply;
roses being ab(mt equal to the demand.

Not much building is anticipated this
.Summer, owing to the advanced price of
glass and jirevailing high prices in build-
ing material, boiler, piping, etc.

C. C. Pollworth has returned from an
xetended western trip.

Recent visitors were: F. Reutschler,
Madison, Wis.; J.E. Mathewson.Sheboj'-
gan, Wis.; H. Eevenhagen, Manitowoc,
Wis.; Mrs. A. GuiUaume, La Crosse, Wis.

The old firm of Berterniann Bros, has
liquidated all its judgments and indebt-
edness in full with interest.

Wiegaiid & .Son intend rebuilding some
of their greenhouses soon. They report
business very good, however, with small
profits.

Wm. G. Bertermann has returned from
California after several months' stay
there for his health. He has recuperated
in excellent shape, the hardening climate
of California having had a very beneficial
result. He expects at some future date
to give to the readers of the Excii.inoe
his experiences in the land of flowers,
mineral springs and all kinds of climate.

B.

St. Louis.

Flowers Sear<'e.

Quite a change in the supply of
stock has taken place in the past few
days; instead of tile former great quan-
tities there has Ijeen a positive scarcity
of flowers, roses in particular. In some
instances wholesale men could not fill
shipping orders. Prices have advanced
slightly on .iccount of slight extra de-
mand for Decoration Day. This event,
however, is not much of a trade-maker
in this city; notwithstanding we have
a large National cemetery here, with
6omel2,000Union and several thousand
Confederate dead, we never have seen the
extra demand for plants and flowers as
the eastern cities seem to expect Decora-
tion Day.

Receii^ts of p.T'onies were ([uite liberal
from further north. Not a great many
pa'onies are raised here; we know of but
one firm having any quantity of them.
Carnations have nearly sold out clean
lately at .Ifl to $2. Roses are expected
to be in small supply from now on, as
many growers are replanting. These

is poor. A few late orders are Btill com-
ing in for bedding stock, which, owing to
depleted stocks, are hard to fill.
News Notes.

.\. Ringier, of Barnard & Co., Chi-
cago, is in town. He spent Monday
evening with us bowling and reports
business in his line very good.

Charles Kuehn and Johnny Kunz, the
two K's, went to Belleville lately to fish.
First reports we got were of their won-
derful catches; but on sifting the matter
do%vn found that they only caught colds.

Beyer Bros, report they could have sold
several thousand more geraniums.

CCS.

Chicago.

Market News.

May ended with an excellent trade
and general good feeling all around.
.Saturday last every wholesale house in
the city was as busy as could be. Prices
were well luaintalned and little of any-
thing was left over. Monday's business,
in preparation for Decoration Day, was
still better, shipping trade being very
brisk.

Roses, especially Beauty, Meteor and
Bridesmaid, were not in quantity suffi-
cient to go around ; $4 to $l> was easily
obtained for good teas, whileextra select
brought $8 ; shorts, $2 to $3.

Of carnations there was no overstock.
Good standards brought $2; fancy, $3
to |4.

Paonies were not nearly as plentiful
as last year, and sold well at 50c. to 75c.
per bunch. Hardy flowers were scarce,
helping out greenhouse stock.

The first shipment of common brake
ferns arriving atMcKellar tfe Wiuterson's
went off like wildfire.

Everybody in the wholesale business
reports one of the best Decoration Days
in the history of the city.

There is unusual activity in tlie bed-
iling plant line just now.

Veters & Arnold, Desplaines, are build-
ing two houses, 20x100.

W. K. l^ynch, since taking in tlie room
of S. B. Winter, has now a very fine
wholesale house.

The Albert Fuchs Floral Company, by
its president, Alexander Kappenback,
and its secretary. Max Koelling, sold to
Albert Fuchs the entire business and
]ilant of greenhouses and stores at Evan-
ston ave. and Halsted St., I.,ake View,
and at 45i) East Division st., and all in-
terest in the land for a consideration of
*25,000. Ess.

Cincinnati.

Memorial I>ay Trade .Satisfactory,

Decoration Day this year has helped
the flf)rist8 very considerably, owing to
the fact thatmany of theouf doorflowers
were gone, and indoor stock not too
plentiful. But cheap flowers are the
ones wanted as ageneralthingfor decora-
tive purposes. Taking it all in all, how-
ever, trade this year was far in advance
of former years. Carnations sold well
and all stock was rapidly cleaned up.
Roses are scarce and many are badly
mildewed. Sweet peas are in fair supply
and some lily of the valley is to be had.
Coreopsis is now coming in and meets
with ready sale.

Jottings.

B. P. Critchell's .Sons decorated the
grave of Mrs. Mary E. Holroyd, the
donor of The Jaliez Elliott Flower
Market.

A heavy raiu accompanied by thunder
and hall visited this vicinity May 20,
causing poor sales in the market. The
raiu was a welcome visitor nevertheless.

Features of the Annual Outing:.

The annual outingof theCincinnati
florists will occur at Coney Island, July
20. One of the features of the occasion
will be a road race to the island— a dis-
tance of about eleven miles. The riders
will leave (Cincinnati three-quarters of an
hour after the departure of the boat,
thereby enabling those who go up on the
first boat to witness the finish. There
will be three prizes, not yet definitely de-
cided upon. All visiting florists will be
ver.y welcome.

The second annual banquet, June 6,
promises to be a very enjoyable occasion.
Several distinguished gentlemen from
other cities will honor us with their
presence.

There is some talk now of holding our
Society's regular monthly meetings dur-
ing the Summer at the homes of some of
the members and in the afternoon of the
regular meeting day instead of the even-
ing. I believe this scheme is a good one
and that it will be the means of creating
better fellowship, and will be thoroughly

594

The F=i-orists' Exchange.

IF YOr NEED ROSES

^end U8 your list lor prices.

THEC.A.REESERCO.

URBANA. OHIO,
'Wbolesale Rose Growers.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlns.

Roses!
Roses!

BRIDES and 'M«IDS.

3 in., at $5.0ua loll;
$40.(iO a lUOO. This
stock will please
you.
PELARGONIUMS. 4in.
line plants, the
leading vara , true
to name. 10c. each ;
$8.C0 a 100.

1- plants $5.00 a 100.

, a 100 ; $6.00 a 1000 ; named.
'MUMS, rooted euttlnfS, best vars., $1.50 a 100.
$12.00 a lOOO.

C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kan.

Mention the Flarlgts' Exchange whpn writing.

^. ^ ^ ■^>^

i

ROSE STOCK

10,000 Bridesmaids

from 3^5 inch pots, $6.00 per
100; $50.00 per 1000.

From 2;-$ inch pots, $3.00
per 100.

EDW. J. TAYLOR,
SOUTHPORT. - CONN.

JJ J.- JJ W IJJ li) J- J^

•fS'

urn m WIHTEB BLOOIfl

Bride, Bridesmaid and Meteor, from 3 inch

pots, grown for our own planting ; we shall

not replant this year ; all offered tor sale.

$5 a 100; smaller plants, from 2 in. pots, $3a 100

Long Distance Tklhphonk 94-11 D.

CLIFFE'S GREENHOUSES, "pSrrpr-

Mention the FIoriBta' Exchange when writing.

MANETTI STOCKS) For Fan
PACKING MOSS j''^"^^^^

SPECIMEN EVERGREENS

For Iiniiiedinte Delivery.

HIR&M T. JONES, Union County Nurserios,

ELIZABETH. NEW JERSEY.

Ilf*»ntlnr, th,» FlorlatB' ETchange when writing.

FIELD-GROWN ROSES

Two years old l \At c App

On their own roots "^ i-inc

Norttieru-grown HEADQUARTERS

Bench-rooted \ eno -ruiCnA

Full aesortment. -' rKJtl in cm.

Special low contract offers for Fall or Spring delivery.

JACKSON & PERKINS CO., "N^.wt?r%:

(wn^LESALK ONLT.)

J. AUSTEN SHAW. Western liepreaeotatlve.

"iS Wabash Ave., CniCAGO. III.

Mention the FIoriBta' Exchange when writing.

D. & C. ROSES

are the cheapest because they are the best. We have
In stock over 10(X1 varieties on own roota. Including
nearly '200 New ItuseB not offered elsewhere, as well aa
all the old favorites, at prices that make It worth your
while to send ua your list for quotations before buying
elsewhere. All sizes from 2^ In. pots up.

Send for a copy of our Ne^v Guide to Kose Cul-
ture for 1H99, a liandflomebook of 138 pages. Illustrated
with hundreds nf hall-toneB and ten colnred plates. It
Is really a work of art and free for tbe asking.

TEE DUIQES & COKABD CO., BoQeOrowers.West Orove. ,Fa.
Mention the PlorUU' Exchange when wrltlng-

Miss Clara Barton.

Bridesmaid E^tcelled by this Ne-w Rose.

MAID OF HONOR - '••

Plants in Si-j^ inch pots now ready.
PRICE: Per 100, *15.00; 50 at lUO rate ; per 1000, «125.00 ; 250 at 1000 rate,

HOFFMEISTER FLORAL GO., 813 Elm St., Cincinnati, Oliio,

FSfsiLKBT E. G. HILL & CO., Richmond, Ind., F. R, PIERSONCO.,Tarrytown, N,Y.

REINBERG BROS.

KOSE PLANTS, Out of -2% inch pots.
BRIDESMAID, $:^ pfr 100 ; $25 per 1000. METEOE, $2.50 per 100 ; $20 per 1000.
Oar plants are strong and well grown and free from disease. All plants sold under
the condition that if not entirely satisfactory they are to be returned at once.

51 WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO, ILL.

No order taken
for less than 100.

FROM
3-INCH
POTS,

[ AMERICAN BEAUTIES

L. STRONG, CLEAN, HEA.LXHY PLANTS,

^ $9.00 per 100; $80 00 per 1000.

?• THIS E»EICE IS FOU THE TR.A.I3E OTTL"?".

i JOSEPH HEACOCK, - Wyncote, Pa.
>..kAitt.L.A4it>.kA4tti.Li4iy.LA4H>.At.LAiLtt.k.kAitt.l*.AAit».lLi^

■si* "*'

WIEIOR BBflS-POT ROSES

We have 6000 METEOR ROSES, in 2 inch pots,
also quantities of the following, aU fine healthy stock,
and fine plants. Order and you will not regret it. , . .

100 1000

American Beauty, $5.00 $45,00

Perle, - - - 400 30.00

Meteor, - - 2.00 is.oo

Bride, - -
'Maid, - -

CASH OR REFERENCE

100 1000

$3.00 $25.00

3.00 25.00

WIETOR BROS., 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. J

UenUoa the FlorlatB' E:xcbange when wrlUnc.

EXHIBITIONS.

KOSE AND STKAWBEKRY EXHIBITION,

Newport Horticultural Society, New-
port, R. I., June 27 and 28 next.

The annual rhododendron show of the
MassachusettB Horticultural Societ.v has
been postponedto Wednesday and Thurs-
day, the 7th and Sth of June.

MANETTI STOCKS

(FOR FALL DELIVERY.)

English or French, especially prepared for grafting,
price per 1000, 10,000 or 100,000 on application.

HARRY A. BUNYARD, 42 w. 28ih st , N.Y.Clty

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

ROSES

ItEADY NOW. 1000
HrlileN and 'niaidH,

33^ and 4 Inch pots,
S5 00 per 100.

CARNATIONS.

Scott and Alaska, well established plantB, $1.00
per 100. Cash with order.

CHAS. H. PROCTER, W. Milford, N. J.

Mention the Florists' Kxchangre when writing.

ROSES!

Yellow and Pink Rambler.
$2 50 per 100. 'Maids, *3.00
per 100. Cnrnot, H per 100.

CARNATIONS.

Maud Dean, H. White. Alaska, Meteor »2.00 per 100

CHRVSANTHEMVIMS.

F. Hardy, Modesto, Bounaffon $2 50per lOO

All Fir«,l-t'la»s Stock.

ALVAH L. REYNOLDS, Madison, N,J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlDK.

BRIDES, 'MAIDS,
METEORS

.strong. Clean .Stock, Ready for Planting

3 inch, $6.00 per 100 ; $50.00 per 1000.

4 •• 10.00 •' 90.00

500 at 1000 rates.

F. BiJRKI, BellevuB, Allegheny Ca., Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

G:r, Rose Plants

From soil, ready for 3J^ inch pots: 13 plants,
50c.;25plaDtB, SI 00;5UplantH. $1 50. Special
rates on large qudutities.

See our previous advertisemonta, also other
ads. in this issue. Send for circular.

tmerlcan Rose Company, Washington, D.G.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

■ ROBT. CRAIQ & SON, S

: BOSES, PPLPIS, G80T0NS, s

5 ...CARNATIONS.. {,

■ and Novelties In Decorative Planta, ■

* Market and 49th Sts., PHILADELPHIA, PA. J

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

FORGING ROSES

FINEST STOCK.

21^-inch. 3H-inch.
Per lUl). Per liiO.

BRIDH $2*50 $4.00

BRIDHSMAID 2.50 4.00

LraFRAIVCK 2.75 4.00

Also tine 2^. inch stock Brabant, Marie Lam-
bert, Mnie. ^. Kruper, Empress of China,
Marie Van Houtte, Safrauo, Etoile de Lyon,
Pniirle Queen. Vellow Soupert, Clothilde Snu-

Sert, Yellow Rambler, Baltimore Belle, Mrs
leGraw, Mme.Welche.MarieGuillot.at #2.50
per 100.

Marechal Niel. The Queen, Beaute Incon-
stant, Climbinif VVoottou, Papa Gontier, Her-
moaa, at i»3.75 per 100.

Niphetos, ClirabinK Niphetoa, Wootton,
Cnmaon Karablor, Pres. Carnot, P. Guillot,
Des Blanches, Mme. Plantier, Clio, Marie Bau-
mann, at S3 00 per 100.

Also from 3!^-lnch pots, Hermosa and Marie
Lambert, at $4.00.

iSSORTED ClNNtS Irt'mpe^m""'' '"'''-
VINC& ViRlEGiTi ^e'r'm'""' P°"-'"*5'"'

THE NATIONAI, PLANT CO.,

Cash with Order. Dayton, Ohio.

Mention the Florists* Exchange when wrltlnv.

BOSES.

Construction of Rose Houses.

Editor Florists^ Exchange,

In reply to your favor of Ma.y 10 re
garding the disparity between the num-
ber of blooms yielded by the two beds in
the rose house of E. M. Wood, of Nalick,
Mass., I am sorry to say that I can
throw no light on the subject. In the
first place 1 have never kept an accurate
account of every bench in my rose houses,
simply keeping track of the cut of a
whole house by itself. There is undoubt-
edly a difference between the cut on the
front bench and the cut on the rear
bench, but I should never have thought
the difference to be so great as Mr. Wood
states. Mr. Wood in his essay eays one
house on his place gave the result of three
to one. That house may have been an
exception. It was probably shaded more
by trees or some other obstruction than
the other houses, for I doubt whether
Mr. Wood wanted to convey the idea
that the yield in ail his houses was three
to one in favor of his front benches.
Perhaps Mr. Wood would enlighten us
on that subject. E. G. Asmus.

Editor Florist!' Exchaiige.

Replying to the several communica-
tions in your paper of May 20, regarding
the informal talk by me at the New York
FlorLsts' Club, upon the value of light
aud the baneful effects by the loss of it,
my remarks were made from observations
upon my conservatories. The house re-
ferred to was formerly used to grow the
hybrid rose Jacquemiuot. It is not to be
considered a modern, up-to-date house.
It runs from east to west and is equal
span.

We are building a 300-foot house, equal
spau, with glass sides, containing three
beds, 4 feet -1 inches wide. I intend
building a house 10 feet wide inside the
walls with glass sides, containing one bed
.^) feet 2 inches wide. I shall have an
account kept of the roses of first, second
aud third quality in the new 300-foot
house, the new experimental house 10
feet wide, and in one of our %-span
houses, aud hope by June 1, 1900, to be
able to give the result and effect of addi-
tional light. Eii.MUNn M. Wood.

Rochester. N. Y.

Professor Chas. S. Sargent, Director of
the Arnold Arboretum, was in this city
May 25, the guest of Park Commissioner
W. C. Barry. Together they visited the
Kochester Parks, and I'rof. Sargent ex-
pressed much satisfaction with the selec-
tion of shrubs that he saw, pronouncing
the judgment of the Park Commissioners
exceptionally good. Under the direction
of President W.C. Barry, of the American
Rose Society, Highland Park, an elevated
plateau of rich soil, has been planted
with so many rare species, as well as
flowering shrnbs of rich and variegated
colors, that it is, In season, one of the
most striking spots in the country. Mr.
Barry is especially proud of it, and it
was. through the generosity of Ellwanger
& Barry, who donated the land, that
such a charming addition has been made
to the floral attractions of the flower
city. O. P. W.

Grand Rapids.

We have been served with several
heavy rain storms the past week, inter-
fering considerably with outside plant,
ing and throwing the bulk of theceme-
ter.y work into the last few days pre-
ceding Decoration Day. The amount of
planting, vases and baskets exceeds that
of any former year. Carnations are
all scarce; roses about equal to the
demand, lilies are scarce also. Plenty of
small flowers, such as sweet peas, Paris
daisies, etc., are on hand. Prices on
bedding stock are a trifle higher than
last year's, as most of the florists have
gone back to the revised price list of
former years. Those who still cut prices
are expected to fall in line soon.

Jean Goebel has been appointed super-
intendent of Aalley City and Oak Hill
cemeteries. He takes charge July 1.
The appointment was a political one.

G. F. C.

June 3, 1899.

THfc F=^L.ORISTS* EXCHKNGB.

595

XT!

Kill; r(.otc<i •

Fine plants
from 2ii; Inch

pots. J'J.i") [XT nil); rootcii riii.tlnj:p, r^i'i-. per 100. free
byiimll. KXrKI-KFNT <;KU A M l?MSi, 3!^lncli
potB. ftt ^t.(M per IW. 2:W<J&»h with order.
]IIR8.I»I.CAVAKAVGH,Ionia,N.V'.
Mention the FlorlflU* Exchange when writing.

ACTCD Dl AUTQ Semple'a, Truflfaut'e. Queen

AO I Ln rLAn I 0 or the Market, ana other var-

letlefl, flue plButs. 40 cents per lUO ; f 3.00 per 1000.

COSMOS, large plants, 10 eta. per 100; $3.00 per 1000.

J. C. SCHMIDX, BRISXOL,, PA.

Mention the FloristB' Exchange when writing.

ALTERNANTHERAS

p. Major, 3 inch pi.ts, «i:i«ia 10(1; $15 a 100(1.
A. Nana, 2 inch potB. $2.00 a 100 ; $16 a 1000.
WM. M.KIDD. 2984 Atlantic Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y.

Telephone Call, 132 E. N. T.
Mention the PlorlBta' Exchange when writing.

FINE PLANTS CHEAP

Out ofi^ inch Pots.

rAI rilC 1 15.I*" VcrachaffC'ltn, f2.00 per 100.

LULeLj^II.WIO Golden lledder, 2.00 per 100.

^J^^^^;^^ 1 10,000 Ml.\ed varieties, 2 00 per 100.

10,0UU (Salvia Clara Bedman, 2Ul per 100.

1 000 Cypcrno Alternifolius, 3.00 per 100.

10,000 Ked and Yeilon' Alternautkeras,

$2.00 per 100. Cash with order, piease.

NICHOLAS AMOS, Crestline, Ohio.

Mention the Plorlsta* Exchange when writing.

Browallia Major

(Giant), 3 inch, 50c. per doz.
nuVCII IC (Chinese Lantern Plant),
rniwALIO from boxes, ¥1.60 per 100.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS ^"C i'C

biiH, Modesto, Plilladelphla, Whilldin, V.
Morel. M. Dean, Bonnaffon, Yanoma, IMnk
and White Ivory, L Canning, 2 inch. $2 oo
per 100, Yellow ivory and Pennsylvania
(new), 00c. per doz.

J. G. EISELE, - Philadelphia, Pa.

20th and Ontario Sts.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

* QXCDO Semple's, separate colors, rose, shell-

MO I CnO pink, lavender, white, purple.*:;, 50 a 1000

Wl Al pTO Ilnrdy Double Runs! an, per
CAREX JAPONICA Crown», sec perm

ASPIDiUM PROLIFERUMfo^'^oJ^i^

J.. ..»,...,, iVntpr*^r. atron

Jti.OOper 100.

VINCA VARIEGATA m m., $500 per m
AMPELOPSIS VARIEGATA *'f^r
HAROY WATER LILIES-

Pink, white and yellow, one of each. 50 cents.
ANY QUANTITY AT ABOVE RATES.

A. & G. ROSBACH, Pemberlon, N. J.

Mention the Florlets' Exchange when wrttlnK.

ICOLEUS

Verschaffeltii and Golden
Bedder, 2 in., $2.00 per 100.

■
■

■

■

GERANIUMS—

very licst .sorts, 3 in.

2 •• . .

Ivy, " 3 •• . .

Rose, 3 " ...

CANNAS, best bedding sorts,

3 in

AGERATUM, Tapis Blue and

White Cap, 3 in

rrinoes.s Paulino, 3 in. . .

HELIOTROPE, Mme. Bruant
and White Lady, 3 in. . . .

FUCHSIAS, in five best vari-
etii's, 3 in

SWAINSONA, white, 3 in. . .

COB/€A SCANDENS, extra
line, 3 in

SMILAX, line, send forsample

Satisfaction Guaranteed.
Cash with Order. . . .

Per 100
. $4.00
. 2.00
. 5.00
. 4.00

3.00

3.00
4.00

3.00

3.50
5.00

4.00
1.00

Z GEORGE L. MILLER, Newark,

SEAWANHAKA GREENHOUSES

Oyster Bay,
New York.

per doz. per 100

Abutllon. 4 varieties. SHinchpota $0.76 $6.00

Acliyrantlies. 3 varieties. 2^ inch pots 60 3.00

AKeratum, Cope's Pet. 2H inch pots 60 2.60

" Xapis Blue. Very dwarf, 2H inch pots .80 3.0O

Alternantliera. From hotbeds, stronK 25 1.00

Antherlcum VarleKatum. From flats, strong.... 1.00 8.00

Alyssuni, ciaiit Double. 2 Va inch pots 60 2.60

AsparaKUS Plumosus Nanus. 2i^ inch potB..., 1.00 7.00

Begonias. Assorted. 3 inch pots 60 4.00

" Vernon. 2". inch pots 60 360

Cannas. Dry roots, assorted 60 2.60

Ctaaenostonia HIsplda. 2V<6 inch pots 80 6.C0

Coleus. Best bedding vars. 2!^ inch pots 30 2.00

Crotons. Assorted, 2H inch pots 1.26 10.00

Cupliea Platycentra, 2)^ inch pots 60 3.00

Dracaena Indlvlsa. 4 inch pots 2.25 18.00

" " 5 inch pots 8.00 25.00

" " 6 inch pots 4.00 30.00

FarfuKluni Grande. 2^^ inch pots 75 6.00

Fuclislas. Assorted, 2!^ inch pots 80 4.00

German Ivy. 2!^ inch pots 50 2.00

per doz. per 100
Geraniums. White, Pink and Scarlet, single and

double, 3 inch pots 76 4.00

" Ivy. Good assortment, 3 inch pots 75 4.00

Heliotrope. Blue, very strong, 2)^ inch pots, 50 2.60

" " " 4 inch pots 80 6.00

" White, " 4 inch pots 80 6.00

" " " 2Hlachpot8 50 2.50

Hedera Bellx. ** Eng;Iisli Ivy." 2!^ inch pots. . .50 3.00

" " Six Imported Varieties, 2H in. pots. 2.00 15.00

L,atanla Borbonlca. 3 inch pots 1.25 10.00

" " 5inchpots 6.00 40.00

• ' " einchpots 9.00 76.00

I,emon Verbena. 2!^ inch pots 75 4.00

Maranta Blcolor. 2>:^ inch pots 75 6.00

Alusa KuNete. 3 inch pots 6.00 4600

PandanuN rtills. 5 inch pots 6.00 60.00

Plioeiiix Reclinata. 5inchpots 7.50 60.00

Pilea Serpylllfolla. 2Ji inch pots 80 S.fO

Sibthorpla Kuropea. Small clumps 75 5.00

Svt-ainsona Alba and Rosea. 2K inch pots 60 4.00

Vlnca, tralllne. Green and variegated, 2)^ inch pots. .BO 4.C0

Cash with order from unknown customers or C. 0. D.

All orders filled In rotation. Orders of $5.00 and over F. 0. B. N.Y

JAMES C. CLARK, Supt. p. o. box 34, oyster Bay, n.y. WM. L. SWAN, Prop.

Mention the F1orlBt«* Bxchnnr* wham writing.

mmi AMERICA

The ideal pot and bedding GERANIUM,
exquisite, striking coloring: enormously
florlferoue; dwarf and strong in growth.

Orders booked non-. Photos free.

HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa.

Mention the FlorUttt' Exchange when writing.

LOOK ALIVE!

PELIRGONIUMS

E. FRYER, 1

; Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mention the Florists* ExcbaJige when writing.

Mixed, 7 best varlelles, from 5 to
0 Inch potB. finely In bud, only
H2.00 per 100.

niPUCIlC 3 best commercial varieties, from 4 and
rUUnolBO 5 men pots, unly $5.00 per lOO.

All fine stock. t.f:^'X'aBh with order.

LOUIS SALINGEE, Philadelphia, Pa.

FISHKIIS- LANE EAST.

Manager (;bovbhalk Nurbkrihs.

Mpntlon th<* inoHnrw' Krchange whm writing

l//l\/C/l VARIEGATA

strong stock, well rui»ted, 2 Inch pots, f 1.75 per 100.
FucbMlnH In var., (werinan Ivy, Paris Daisy,
yellow and white giant; Beeouia Vernon, Fever-
few, Dwarf Gem. Each frnm 2 In. pots at fl. 50 a 100.
Asters, $3.00 per 1000. Clirysantliemuins, root-
ed cuttings, 20 standard sorts, at fl.25 per 100; $10.00
per 1000.

lierrlmanSt. and
New Lots Ave.

Mention th*» Ti'torlflta* Kunhane*" when ^writing.

GERANIUMS

LEADING SOKTS.

From 4 inch pots, fine plants, $4.00
per 100.

Cash with order.

E. B. JENIIINGS,''°£'54?' Southport, CoflB.

Mention the Florleta' Exchange when writing-

CYCLAMEN

1000 surplus, young, Dreer's strain, foui
cctlors, now, mixed, $2.00 per 100.

4 vars., per 100, $1.50.
GERANIUMS and CHRYSANTHEMUMS from soil.

t:^"OABB PLEASE. _jr8

WILLIAM STUPPE, Hollls, L. I., N. Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

wane and pink, *J.OO per 100.

SALVIA, AGERATUM, VERBENA MAM-
MOTH, 2J.6 In. pots, f2.00 per ICXI.

COLEUS, Golden Bedder, 2i6 In. pots, f2.00 per 100.

CANNAS, mixed leaves, 6 In. high, from soil,
$3 00 per too.

PA NSY CLU M PS, all colors, 11.50 per 100.

CUT SM ILAX, good ptringB, 15c. ea.,orby the 100.

RICHARD INSALL,W. Moorestown, N.J.

Lock Box. 514. Near Philadelphia.
Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing.

GERANIUMS

Uest Btaodard aortp,
from 'ZVi inch pots,
83,00 per 100.

VINCA MAIGR VARIEGATA 'tfpeTi'od
ASPARAGUS VERTICILLATUS,

(Hardy). 3 in. pots, Jti 00 per 100.

NATHAN SMITH UON, Adrian, Mich.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltins.

COLEUS

VERSCHAFFELTII

AND

GOLDEN BEDDER

2', Inch pots,
$2.00 per 100; $1800 per 1000.

J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing
r*pn i HIIfTlfC FirBt-class AsHortment,
uvumiit.'iM'-' i(,o; 3)^ in. pots, 86.00 per
100 ; 4 in. pots, $8 00 per 100.
Geranium Mars, etock plants, at $3.00 per doz.
AGERATUM, dwarf blue and white, 3 In. pots.

fine, at $3.00 per 100.
FTICIISI AS. from 31^ In. pots, at $5.00 per 100.
SELAGINELLA, from 3 In. pots, at $6.00 per 100.
Cash with order, please.

JOHN RECK, Bridgeport, Conn.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

A Few Good Things You Want !

AsparaifUB Plumosiis Nanus, 3 In $8.00 per 100.

Vincn viirlegata, rooted cuttings 1.50 *'

500 Mixed (^eraniuniH, Sin 4.00 "

ItCO y. Grant (lernuiiiniH. 3 In., fine.. 4.00 "
500 Nephroh-pis (.'ordatn* Sword

Fern, 2 and 2!h> Inches 300 "

EngliHh Ivy, ;Un 3.00 *'

AnipelopHiH Veitcliii, 2 In 2.00 *'

ToiiinioeH, 2 In. pot plants 1.00 "

Kex BeKonin,2ln.,$2.00pcrUX); 3In.. 4.00 "
Acerntuiii. blue and wtilte; Double Alyssuiii (
Coleus, red and yellow; AlleruanthcrnH, red
and yellow; Violets, Campbell; AsterH, Semple's
Branching; Scarlet Saae, Clara Hedman, 2 In.,
$1.50 per 100. tyCASH WITH OliDEK.

GEO. M. KiniMA^S, Newton, K. J.

Mention the Florlgta' Exchange when wrltinir.

FINE STOCKY PLAHTS^^

ALTERNANTHERAS, V'ellow »1.50

Red 2.00

ASPARAGUS SPBENGERI 4 00

SMILAX, 3 in. pots, per 1000, •.'i.OO l.OO

ClilDese Forbesii and Obconica Primroses.

C.\SH. No C. O. P.'s

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, 0.

Mention the FlorlatB* Exchange when writing.

COL-EUS

2600 Goldeo Bedder, 2 and 2*^ inch pots

$2.00 per 100.
2500 Verschaffeltii, 3 and 2^ inch pots,

$2.00 per 100.
200 LOBELIA, C. Palace, 3 in. pots, »3.00a 100.
All good plants that have not been crowded.

W. p. BRINTON, - Christiana, Pa.

Mention the FlorlaU' ExchauKr when writing.

STOCK LEFT OVER

Per 100

BEGONIAS, 10 varieties, 2J4 in $1.50

WAISIES. 2 varieties, 2^ in 1.00

FEVERFEW, Little Gem,2^iin 1.60

FUCHSIAS, mixed, 2)4 in 2.00

CHRYSANTHEMUMS, our selection,

2^4 in 2.00

IRESINES, 2 varieties, 2!4 in 1.50

SOUTHERN THYME, 2>4 in 1.50

VELVET PLANT, 21.^ in 2.00

SMILAX, strong 2!4in 2.00

from flats, 214 in 50

PELARGONIUMS, mixed, 2^^ in 2.f0

COLEUS, 10 varieties, 2)4 in 2.00

LOBELIAS, 21.4 1 50

OOLDBN FEVERFEW, 2)4 in 1.60

THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., Morris, III.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

POT PLANTS.

Per 100
Abntilon, var. trailing, tinbst of all.
for basket and vases, 2Ji in,. $6.00; 3 in.,

$10.00; 4 In 816-00

Begonia, Rex, 2 in, $4.00: 3>iin 10 00

Louis Classon $4.0Uand 6.00

FncliBla, Trailing Queen, 2)4 in 4.00

Forget-me-not, winter-flowering, 2^ in. 3.00

Cobiea .Scandens, extra strong, 3 in 5 00

Maurandya Vine, 2>i4 in 3.00

Tinea Variegata, EXTRA LONG. 2)4 inch,
$2 50; 3iach,$4.00; 3>^ inch, $6.00; 4lnch,
$10.00; 6 in 16.00

GERANIUMS.

Mrs. Pollock, 2^i In

Happy Thought, 2!4 in

Mrs. Parker, 2)i in

Rose Scented, 2 in

Silver Leaf, 2)4 in

Freak of Nature, 2)4 in

Manettia Blcolor, 3 in

Asters, seedling

Impatiens Snltanl,2M>Q

Per 100
... 84.C0
... 8.00
... 6.00
... 4.00
. . . 4.00
... 6.00

... 10.00
... .50
... 3.00

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

Per 100
Alyssum, doubleGiant.. $L.(X>

Abutllon. trailii)|? var... 2.00
Agreratum, blue and

white 1.00

Antbemlg, d'ble yellow. 3.00
Begonias —

Rex 2.00

Incarnata Gi^antea 3.0O

Vernon 1.00

Coleus. Mixed. .$5alOCO; .60

Cobtea Scandens 1 50

Cuphea (Cigar Plant)... 1.00

Fuchsia, assorted 1.50

GERANIUMS Penoo

Mixed $125

Mme. Salleroi 1.26

Silver Leaf 1.50

Rose scented 1.50

Mrs. Pollock 2.00

Freak of Nature 4.00

Mrs. Parker 4.00

Happy Thought 3.00

Mars 3.00

Mme. Bruant 2.00

Ivy 1.60

Per 100
Violets, Marie Louise.... $0.60
Vlnca Variegata, $10 00

perlOOO 126

Daisy, Snow Crest 2.00

Impatiens Sultani 1.60

Lemon Verbena 1.50

German Ivy 1.26

Lobelia, blue 1 OU

Manettia Blcolor 2.00

Lantana, assorted 1-50

Pansy 4.00

VIOLET MARIE LOUISE, clumps, very large, per 100, $4.00.

TERMS, CASH OR C. O. D.

GREENE Sl UNDERHILL, WATERTOWN, N. Y.

596

The F=i-orists* Exchange.

J. K. ALLEN,

WhoUsaU Commission Dealer In

CUT F=L-OiA£ERS.

G7 W. SSth Street, Mew York.

Orders by mail or teloKreph promptly attended
to. Telephone Call. 383 3Sth at.

ROSES, Blue and White VIOLETS, Specialties.

W. S. ALLEN,

■7 West aSth St.. New York.

BLAUVELT & GUTTMAN,

36 W. 27th St., NEW YORK,

Wes&le CoMssion Eorlsls

ConBignments of flret-clasB stock solicited.
Orders bv mall or telefirapb receive the best of

attemlun. 83^'Piiun-k UtW-lSth 8t.

CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE

404-412 E. 34th St., N.Y.. near Ftrry.

Open every Morning at 6 O'clock a. u. for the

Sale of Cut Flowers.
ThlB Is not a commission bouse ; the market {

consists of Individual stands.
' Wall Space for Advertising Purposes to Rent
J. DONALDSON, SECRETARY.

DECKER, BLAUVELT GO.

WHOLKBALB DEALKB8 IN

CUT FLOWERS- PLANTS

42 W. 28th St.. New York.

Consignments solicited. Shipping orders will

receive prompt and careful attention.

Thlki'Uunk 23^7-13tu Strhkt.

WM. H. CUNTHER,

Wholesale Florist

VIOLETS AND CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

ConsIgnmenlB Solicited.

30 West 29th St.. New York.

Telephone, 2300— 38th Street.

EDWARD C. HORAN,

Wholesale Florist

No. 34 W. 29th St., New York.

The Bride, Mermet and Amerloui Beauty,
Specialties.

JULIUS LANG,

Wholesale Florist

53 WEST 30tl» ST.

Oonslgnmenta Solicited. NEW YORK.

McKELLAR & WINTERSON,

'Wholesale Commission Jobbers

In Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies.
45, 47, 49 WABASH AVENUE,

Manufacturers of Wire Work.
- - CHICAGO, ILL.

FRANK MILLANG,

Wholesale CommlssloD Dealer In I

CUT FLOWERS

408 E. 34th ST., NEW YORK CITY.
Cat FlowerBichange. Telephone Call, lOM-SSth.

Mention the FlorleU' Excliaiuce when wrUlns.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND, wx3:ox.esax.e

CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS* SUPPLIES.
No. 67 Bromfleld St. and 18 Chapman Place, BOSTON, MASS.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Names and Varieties

New York
June 3, 189!

A. BKAniY, fancy— special.

" extra

No. 1

" Culls & ordinary

Bride

Bridesmaid

Hoste

^. .Tac<iuerainot

S K. A. Victoria

€rt La France ordinary...

O " extra

^ Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan.

Niphetos

PapaGontier

Perle

Souv. de Wootton

ORCHIDS— Cattleyas

Cypripediums

Dendrobium formosum.

" others

f Tnf'r grades, all colors.
M ( White

e Standard J
S Varieties J

5 •Fancy—

10.00
4.00
3.00
1.0«
1. 00
1.00
1.00

L

Pink

Red

Tel.&Var.
White....

Pink

Red

Yel.&Var.

(nhe highest

gradea of
standard var)

NOVELTIEB

AblANTDM

ASPARAOnB

CALLAS

Daihies

G LADlOLCe

Lilies

Lilt of the Valley...
Mignonette— ordinary

'* fancy

P.EONIES —

Pansiks

Smilax

Sweet Peas

Boston

June 1, 1899

to 20
to 10

4.00
2.00

to 4.

to 3

to .

to 6

1.00
1.00

1.00

Jsioo

8.00

eioo

.50

.50

.511

..■iO

.50

1.00

I.IIO

1.00

1.00

3.0(1

.75

16.00

3.00

.35

6.00

3.0O

.60

1.00

3!6il
.10

10.00
.20

to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to

to 40
to 35
to .
to 8
to 1
to 1
to 1
to 1
to 1
to 2
to 2
to
to
to

to 1
to 40
to 4
to

to 13
to 4
to 2
to 3
to .
to 4
to

to 12
to

to .
to .
to .

3.00

".66

,00

!66

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,Oti

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1.01
1.00
3.00
2.01
3.00
2.00

,00

13.00 to 20

8.00 to 10

3.00 to 6

.... to .

1.00 to 5

1.00 to 6

.... to .

.... to -
3.00 to
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1.00 to
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1.00 to

.... to .

.... to .

.... to .

.... to .

.... to .

.... to 1

1.35 to 1

1.25 to 1

1.25 to 1

1.26 to 1

1.75 to 2

1.76 to 3

1.75 to 2

1.76 to 3
.... to .

.75 to 1

.... to 50

.... to .

.40 to

8,00 to 13

3,00 to 8

.... to .

1.00 to 1

.... to 2

..,, to .

.30 to

12,00 to 16

.60 to

.... to .

.... to .

.... to .

6.00

4.00

4.00

Philadelphia

June 1, 1899

to 36.00
to 20.00
to 16,00
to 5,00
(>.0(l

3.00
2.00
4.00

3!66

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to 50.00

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

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1,00

6.00
3.00
6,00

eioo

4.00

.60
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.6n
1.60
1,60
1.6(1

i'.od

2.00

to 60.00

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

8.00
4.00

4.00
.60
to 20. «t
to .76
to
to
to

Baltimore

May 31, 1899

Buffalo

June 1, 1899

... to .
.00 to 30
,00 to 13
00 to 8.
,00 to
,00 to
...to
,00 to
,00 to
.00 to
.00 to
...to
.00 to
...to
... to
.CO to
.60 to
... to
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... to
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.60 to
.00 to
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...to
.25 to
.26 to
.25 to
,26 to
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.00 to 76
.00 to 8
...to .
.00 to 6
.00 to 8
... to .
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.00 to 4
...to
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.25 to
...to .
...to .
...to .

6.00

26.00
15.00
8.00
2,00
2.00
2.00

2.00
2.00

2,00

2,00
2.00
40.00

.76
1.00
1,00
1.00
1.00
2,00
2,00
2.O0
3.00

i!66

50.00

"!25
3.00
6.00
3.00

i'66

3,00

is'. 66

.60

to 36.00

to 26.00

to 10.00

to 4.00

to 6.00

to 6.00

to ....

to ....

to 6.00

to 6.00

to ....

to ....

to 6. 00

to ....

to 3.00

to ....

to 4.00

to 4.00

to 76.00

to ....

to ....

to ....

to 1.00

to 2.00

to 2.00

to 2.00

to 2.00

to 3.00

to 3,00

to 3,00

to 3,00

to ....

to 1.25

to 60.00

to ....

to .50

to 6.00

to 8.00

to 4.00

to ....

to 1.60

to 6.00

to ....

to 20.00

to .60

to ....

to ....

to ....

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see our Correspondence Columns.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,

'^^yir^olesa.le Florist

open Day and NIglit from 12 A.M. Mondays to 10 P.M. Saturdays.

June ■^reddinRS. We are able to supply a good selection of suitable ORCHIDS.
A fine lot of CHOICE 'VAl.I.EV always on hand.

1612-14-16-18 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

PITTSBURG GUT FLGWER GO., LTD,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

LONG DISTANCE PHONE
2157.

CONSIGNMENTS
SOLICITED.

WRITE FOR PRICE LIST.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 705 Penn Ave., PITTSBURG, Pa

HOLTON i HUNKEL CO.,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
Manulacturers ot Wire Designs.

457 Milwaukee St. MILWAUKEE, WIS.

'Phone Main 874. P. O, BoilOS,

Meation the Plorlata'

Wholesale Florists, y ^jobbers ih

Always on Handt

}■

''"Vif^^FLORISTS'

"j>f0^ SUPPLIES

av!
CARNATIONS,
BRIDESMAIDS,
BRIDES.

FLORISTS' VASES.

Horticultural Auctioneers.
84 Hawlbv Street. BOSTON.

Exchange when writing.

THE NEW YORK CUT FLOWER CO.

119-121 West 23d Street,

112-114 West 24th Street,

Isltpluns 733- ISth. NEW YORK.

CONSIONMENT* SOLIOITID.

Special Attention Given to Shippinq Ordsri.

WholciKle Oommlsslon Dealer In ^

CUT FLOWERS

30 West aSth St., New York.

Telephone, 211— 38tta St.

PRICE LIST SENT ON APPLICATION.

r&AifS H. Tbabkdlt. Oha&lbs Bohbnos.

TRAENDLY & SCHENCK,

Wholesale Florists,

n W. 28th St. ind CUT FLOWER EXCHAN8I,
NEW YORK.

Telephone Ml-Utta 8t

0f~Consl|mmente Solicited

JOHN YOUNG,

Wholesale Florist

51 WEST 28th ST.,

NEW YORK.
CYCAS PALM LEAVES Always on Hand.

HICKS & CRAWBUCK,
Wholesale Commission Florists,

110 LIVINQSTON ST.,

Consignments Solicited. BROOKLYN, N. Y.

Hiheii I \mW,

CUT FLOWERS, STRICTLY WHOLESALE |

19 Boeriini Place, BROOKLYN, N.Y.
Open to recelTe Consignments of
CHOICE FLOWER8 at any time.

THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.,
Wholesale Florist,

43 West aSth Street,

NEW YORK.

WM. J. BAKER,

Wholesale Florist,

J 432 So. Penn Square,

jCji«PHILADELPHIA, PA.

DUMONT & CO..

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

No. 1305 FUbert St., PhUadelpUa.

CUT FLOWERS

New England Headquarters for

AMERICAN BEAUTIES

(.)f which we make a specialty.

WELCH BROS.,

15 PROVINCE ST., BOSTON, MA.SS.

Mention the Florlate' Exchange when writing.

June 3, 1899.

The Florists* Exchange.

597

Headquarters in Western New York

FOR

ROSES, CARNATIONS

And all kinds of Seasonable Flowers.

GIVE *t^^ WS

US r:^m> CA^

A 'V^^\f\ PLEASE
TRIAL i^/i-A \ YOU

WM. F. HASTING, wholesale
481 Washington street, Commission

Buffalo, N. Y. Flo'isl

Also Dealer in Florists' Svpplhs & Wire Designs.

Mf*ntlon the PlorlBlp' Exchanee when writlne.

FRED. EHRET,

Wholesale Florist

1403 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE,
PHILADELPHIA.

GEO. M. MOSS,
Wholesale Florist

32 Soutli 17th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Long Distance 'Phone, 14330 D.

Conalgnmenu of cliolce ROSES, CARNATIONS,

VIOLETS solicited.

rine VALLEY In stock at all times.

LEO NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist

17 N. JUNIPER ST.,

'^"gho'„1"so8% A. Philadelphia.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

EDWARD REID,

Wholesale Florist

1526 Ranstead St.. PHILADELPHIA,

Bet. Market and CheBtnut Sta.

ALL CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON,

T KLKPnoNK 3966 A.

BASSETT & WASHBURN,

Wholeaale Dealers and Growera of

CUT FLOWERS

76 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO, ILL.
Greenhouses at Hinsdale, III.
L. D. 'Phone at Chicago. Main 223.

L. LI. 'Phone at Hinsdale, No. 10.

KENNICOTT BROS. COMPANY.

Wholesale Cut Flowers

42 and 44 E. Randolph Street,

CHICAGO, ILL.

WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY.

WIETOR BROTHERS.

BUOCEBSOHS TO

ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO..

Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers

OFFICE AND 8ALEBBOOM,

51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO.

Headquarters for AMEUICAN BEAUTLES.

C. A. KUKHN,

WHOLESALE FLORIST.

1122 Fine St., St. Louis, Mo.

A COMPLETE LINE Or WIBK DESIORS.

Mention the Florlstx' Exchange when wrltlag.

REIN BERG BROS.

WHOLESALE GROWERS OF ' We can fill all orders on short notice

CMM ' with all leading varieties of ROSES

I I 4 ' [V \ 0\ IA« ^ M 0 ■"<■ CARNATIONS. We are Headquar-

U L IP I U W C r 9 ters for FINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

WHOLESALE GROWERS OF ' We can fill all orders on short notice

i% . MM ' with all leading varieties of ROSES

U4 ' [W I ^^ m ja > ^ M 0 ■"<' CARNATIONS. We arc Headquar-

_ L IP I U W C r 9 ters for FINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

^°°o°Vl»"s salesroom, 5 1 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL.

MMitlan the FlorlaU' Bxchang* when writlnv.

"VT". H.

CUT STRINGS, 8 to 10 ft.
long. 50c. per string.

-r.-,-!- .,- V^— x,-nr-r^ ^ ^ Shi pped to Hiiy part of the cou 11 tFF.

Mention the FlorlaU' Exchange when wrlUng.

WE ARE HEADQUARTERS

for Bronze or Green Galax, Fresh Cycas Leaves, Leucothoe
Sprays, Magnolia Leaves, Palm Crowns and Palm Leaves,
and all kinds of "Green Goods" at market prices.

We have 1,500,000 QALAX LEAVES in Cold Storage.

HARRY A. BUNYARD, 42 W. 28th St.. New York City.

Teleplione •i3S7 IStli.
Mention the Florlnte' Exchange when wrlUng.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Namea and Varieties

A. Bkadtt, fancy— special.

" extra

No. 1

" Culls & ordlnarj

Bride

Bridesmaid

I Hoste

^ Jac(iuemlnot

m K. A. Victoria

*J La France, ordioary...

'* extra

Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan.

Niphetos

Papa Gontier

Perle

Souv. de Wootton

oiseHIDS— Cattieyas

Cypripediums

Dendrobium formosum..

*' others

( InfV grades, all colors.
M ( White....

c Standard J Pinli

,2 Varieties J Red

•; ( Yei.&Var.

g »Fancy— I White ....

■S CThe highest J 5'°''

•0 grades of j Ked

O standard Tar) \ Yei.&Var.

L Novelties

Adiantdm ,

Abparaqus

Callas

Daisies

Gladiolus

Lilies

Lily op the Valley

Mignonette— ordinary.. . .

" fancy

Peonies

Pansies

Smilax

Sweet Peas

Chicago

May 3i, 1899

30.00 to 25.00
0.00 to 15.00

6.00 to

3.00 to

2.0O to

2.00 to

.... to

.... to

4.00 to

... to

.... to

.... to

3.00 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

2.00 to

.... to
40.00 to 50.0(1

.... to

.... to

.... to
.60 to

1.00 to

1.00 to

1.00 to

1.50 to

2.00 to

2.00 to

2.00 to

3.00 to

.... to

.76 to 1.00

50.00 to 75.00

0(1
6.0(.
0.00
6.00

6.00

6.00

4.00

.76
1.5(1
1.5(1
1.60
1.76
3.00
8.00
8. 00
4. CO

i.OO
.60
6.00
8.00
4.00
3.00

6.00 to

.36 to

4.00 to

6.00 to

3.00 to

3.00 to

.... to

.... to

.16 to

12.00 to 15.0(1

50 to .76

.. to

.. to

.. to

St. Louis

May 30, 1899

.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
4.00 to
4.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
4.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
1.00 to
1.60 to
1.50 to
1.50 to
1.50 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to

.60 to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to

.60 to
.... to
.... to
.... to

5.01
6.0(

5.00

4.0('
4.0C

1.26
2.0C
2.0(
2.00
3.0C'
2.50
2.60
2,50
2.6C

i!26
60.00

4.00

6.0(1

16.0(1

.76

Cincinnati

May 30, 1899

4.00
4.00

8.00

4.00

... to
...to
...to
..to
,00 to
,00 to

to

to

00 to

. to

. to

..to

,00 to

to

to
.. to
00 to

to

to

to

to

to
.. to
,00 to
,00 to
,50 to
... to
,00 to
,00 to
,00 to
..to
... to
..to
,.. to
,.. to
,.. to
.. to
..to
00 to
.. to
..to
00 to

.. to ....
00 to 16.00
35 to .50
.. to ....
.. to ....
.. to ....

.60
1.60
1.6(1

.76

3, 00
3.00
3.00

1.00

4.00

6.0O

Milwaukee

May 28, 189S

25.00 to 40.00
16,00 to 20.00
10. 00 to 13.60

6.(0 to
4.00 to
4.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
4.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
1.60 to
1.80 to
1.50 to
1.60 to
1 .50 to
2.00 to
2.00 to
2,00 to
2.00 to
....to -...
.76 to 1.00
.... to 60.0(1
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
8,00 to
. to

to

to

to

.00
6.00
8.00

i.m

6.01

6.00

4!6('

2.00
2.0(
2.00
2.0(1
2.0O
4.00
4.01
4.0(1
4.0(1

.76
6.0(1

I'm

Toronto

May 30, 1899

6.00
2.00

...to 16.00
.76 to 1.00
... to ....
... to ....
... to ....

.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
1.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
1.00 to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.50 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
.... to

1.00 to

.... to
.50 to
.... to
.... to
6.00 to
.... to
.... to
.60 to
.... to
.... to
.... to

6.00
8.00
4,00

6.00
6.00

4.00

1.60
3.0O
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00

3.00

2!66
1.00
2.00
10.00

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see our CorTeapondence OolamDg.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned

ST. LOUIS

Cot Flower Co.,

Wholesale Florists,

1333 PINE STREET

St. Louis, no.

Galax Leaves.

CHAS. H. RICKSECKER, LInvlile, N. C

\ MICHEL PLANT - \

I -^-^BULB CO. \

■ ■

■ ST. LOUIS, MO. ■

■ ■

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writlns.

E. G. HILL & Co7 ]

Wholesale Florists

RICHMOND, INDIANA.

Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing.

6BLII1 LEIiVES

LeoGotHoe Sprays

FOR SPRING AND SUMMER USE

Write for prices to

HARLAN P. KELSEY,

Building," Boston, Mass.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

PaOGER or FaNCY FERNS

BEST SELECTED.

DAUOEliS, delivered by express for Jl.OO

per III U,
FANCIKS, delivered by express for $125

per lOUU.
Cash with order. Or.iers of less than 2000
not accepted.

R. A. LEE, Evergreen, Ala.

Siiixcsaor to Lkk, WATKi.Nts .V ( o.
Mention th.- FlnrlniB' Exohangf when writing

SMILAX

Pine stock out of 2 inch pots, $1.25
per 100; $10.00 per 1000.

cash UITU (lltUEU

J. B. HEISS, i^'TjrYe'i;^ Dayton, Ohio.

Mention the Florlstg' fcjxphang^ when writing.

SMILAX

4000 EXTRA STROISG 3>^ in. pots,

$1,76 per 100 ; $16.00 per 1000.

Cash with order. Sample sent if desired.

H. P. OWEN, Central Valley, Pa.

CREEN HOUSE. Toii(thkenaiiion.
Mention tha FlorltitB' Exchange when wrttlng.

SMILAX

2000 Smilax, in 2J^ ioch pots, A No. 1
plants, $3.60 per 100. Send for sample.

CASH WITH ORDER.

WM. SGHWEINFURIH. Ridgawood, N. J.

Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing.

5!

600 Fine Clumps, One Year Old,

$15.00 per lOO.

RUDOLPH ASMUS, New Durham, N.J.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

30,000 SMILAX

From flats, by mall, $0.50 per 100 ; $4,00 per 1000
From 2 Inch pota, 1,50 " 13,00 "
HYDRANtJEA, rooted cuttings. $1 2.'i per 100;
»10.(1(1 per 1000. From 4 Inch pots, In bud, $1.25 per
dozen ; $8.00 per 100.
CANNAS, mixed, 3 Inch pots, $3.00 per 100.

Send for Sample. Cash with the Order.
FRED BOERNER, CaPE MaY CiTY, N.J.
Mfntlon the FlorlBte' Exchange when writing.

^iimiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

SMILAX

40,000

PLANTS FROM
POTS

$1.50 PER 100.

SEND FOR SAMPLE.

ALBERT M. HERR,

Lancaster, Pa.

nimnmfimimii

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writtns

Ji^KE^WCROP

DAGGER OR FANCY FERNS!

First quality, f 1.50 per 1000. Send us vour orders for
Decoratfon Day and be sure of your stock.

FINE LAUREL FESTOONING, f^^J^"^ ^*^

See our fine Laurel Wreaths, Princess Pine,

ItIonsps of all klnda. All orders by wire or mall
promptly filled.

CROWL FERN GO. '

Mention the Florlffta*

r Beacon
Street,

Boston, Mass.

£<xchaiige when writing^

598

The F=i-orists' Exchange.

E

Per 100
Rudbeckia, Golden Glow, 3^

lu. poi8... $4.00

Lyctmis Chalcedoiiica (Scarlet

Lychuis), 3>fi iu. pots *-00

2 in. pots 3.00

Japanese Iris, mixed sorts, 3>^ in. . . 4 00

BelllH U>oiit»le Daisies) lon

Calendula. 3 in 2.no

Coreopsis t,auceolata,3V2 in., fine 4.00

ColeuH, 2 inch pots, fancy sorts, only.. 1.60
Asters* Comet, white, pink, carmine,

Z inch pots, $8.C0 per ItiOU 1-00

CASH, PLEASE.

EDWARD B. JACKSON, Stamford, Conn.

Mention the Floriita' Exchange when wrlUng.

KLONDIKE COSMOS.

From 2 inch pots, per doz., 76c.

Only a few left.

ELMER I. RAWLINGS, Quakertown, Pa.

Mention the FlorlatB' Exchange when wrttlng.

LAGER &HURRELL,

Importers of W IX W PI I 1^ O

Just arrived In splendid condition; Cat t ley a I.nbi-

ata, Lrelia Anceps, Lselia Anceps Alba,

Lielia Aucuinnalis. All good Autumn-flowering

varletlee.

Cherry Wood Baskets, Fresh Moss and Peat

Oorre.pondenoe^^_^ SUMMIT, N. J.

HantlOD tha Plorlata" Bxchange when wrlUliK.

A. B. DAVIS & SON,

PURCELLVILLE, VA.

WHOLESALE GROWERS OF DAHLIAS

And High-grade Rooted Cuttings.

Rex Begonias a Specialty.

CONTKAOTS FOK LARGE ORDKKS FOR AKOTHBK

Season Taken Now.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrItlnK.

DAHLIAS, CANNAS,
GLADIOLI.

Clieap if Ordered Soon.

SIMUEL 0. MOON, MorrisvillB, "o.;.':' Pa.

Mention the Florists' Eichange when writing.

FeaGOGk's New Dallias

r ijjAA^Best New Varieties.
rOl 10"" Best Old Varieties.

Send tor our new Illustrated Trade List before order-
ing elsewhere.

^r-pEACOCK'S DAHLIAS always received highest
awards over all competitors. Forty-six first prizes
out of forty-nine entries durhig past tour years—
an unequaled record.

Best New and Standard Carnations—

Beautifully Illustrated and accurately described In
our Trade List. Send for copy.

Surplus Stocli of Mixed Dalilias—

At right price. Also Dahlias under color
tyOORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED.

W. p. PEACOCK, - - Atco, N.J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrlUng.

CANNAS...

EOAKDALH. P. MaKQTTANT, L. E. BaLLKY.

ami uther varieties In aseortment, $2.00 per 100.
„ A. Nana, R. Nana,

Al TFRNANTHERA Kooted cuttings.
#\i_l unnMn I ntnn eoc. a loo; ts.tw a looo

tf lUO A U A iriD Kxtra fine, 4 lu., (8.00 per 100.
VINUA WMJUn 2>i In., $2.25 per U«.

^m-r^fx^»imt\ Alba Piota, a. Guttata, Fkabti,
BEGONIAS and others, 2 Ui., $2.00 per 100.

IVY GERANIUM f,^ S'lle';''?*""''"""'"'-

ROBB and Mrs. Taylor Geranhms, 2 In., $2.00 a 100.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS ^^Vo^^^^oTT^i

PAriFif .). ■''>NK(^. K. I'AiLLEDouzK, and Other
good varieties. :;.'- In., 1:^.50 per 100.

DOUBLE PETUNIAS Pn^l'so'plJf™!"' "

CUII AY 50 cts. per loe; M.OO per 1000.
OnllLMA I^-Casb, Please.

A.J.BALDWIN,Newark,Ohio.

UentlOQ tile Florists' Exchange when writing.

Weehawken, N. J.

At F. H. Dressel'B greenhouses is to
be seen an extensive collection ot well
grown decorative plants and palms.
The annual auction sale (by Cleary &
Co.) will take place on the .Sth Inst., and
the stock to be offered is certainly of the
very first quality. In two of the larger
houses the stock which is to be sold by
auction is being arranged on tlie benches
in separate lots, and bidders can see at a
glance just what each particular lot
comprises. In the sheds are the larger
class of palms, grouped together in their
respective kinds.

Pandanus Veitchii and P. utilis are
grown in quantities, and the coloring of
the former is all that could be desired.
Dracaenas are also finely colored, D.
Lindeni especially being worthy of men-
tion. Other varieties represented are,
D. Massaugeana.D. fragrans, D. Sander-
iana, D. gracilis and a number of seed-
lings, some of whichlook very promising.
The Boston fern seems to be a specialty
here as several thousands in different
stages of growth were noticed. In some
houses they were planted out on the
benches, to be lifted and potted in August
to make salable jjlants for next Winter;
in others the stock was in 3, -t and (>
inch pots. Seedlings of Cocos Weddeli-
ana and kentias filled one house and an-
other contained araucarias in .3 inch
pots. These were all rooted from cut-
tings and were making a free growth.
To secure cuttings of these, a bench in a
cool house is planted, the leads being
taken out. This makes a good cutting
and shortly after the old plant throws
out side shoots which also are available
for the propagating bed. With palms
many houses are filled, and the dark
green foliageshowsatoncethat much in-
telligence is displayed in the culture of
them. Asan experiment, abench through
the center of one house has been planted
with Areca lutescens. From the ap-
pearance of the plants at this time, the
experiment will prove a success as a
bushy strong growth has already com-
menced. In specimen palms, say from .S
to 10 feet high, a choice selection can be
seen of latanias, kentias, arecas and
Phrenix canariensis. The imported
rooted cuttings of Ficus elastica have
been more satisfactory this year than
ever before: these are Mr. Dressel's great-
est speci.ality, and his aim is to have
well branched plants in the Fall without
having to take out the lead. This can
only be accomplished by having extra
strong young stock and planting out-
doors in well enriched soil. gradually inur-
ing them to the full sunlight and potting
them up again in .-Vuguts. taking special
care that not a leaf is lost by the pro-
cess of transition from the bed outdoors
to the bench in the greenhouse.

Aul3uriidale, Mass.

Memorial Day trade was largely in
excess of last year. Loose cut Bowers
and small bouquets were mostly called
for. But few plants and no dried flower
abominations were wanted. All the
florists in Newton (twelve villages) re-
port an increased trade. F.

K*'%/%^%/V%/%/V%/%^%/V%^%'%^'<

Progress in advertising necessitates
rcfcptivity to others' opinions and ideas.
Otherwise ruts are fallen into and con-
stantly worn deeper.

lOSTOII FLOniST lETTEII GO.

Manufaoturar* of FLORISTS' LETTERS-

Dlm.nsloni e^
this box. tl IX.
lonK bj IS In.
wide and IS In.
high. 2 sectlont.

Thi. wooden box nlcelj .tallied BB<1 Tarnl.hed
I8xSOzl« made In two »ectlon«. one for each .lie
letter, liven away with Br.t order of 500 letter.

filock Letters, \H or 2 Inoh slie. per 100. $1.00.
Script Latters. $t 00.
Fastener with each letter or word.
Used by l.adlnn florist, everywhere and foi
ula by all wholesale flo lit» and supply dealers.

N. F. McCarthy. Treas. & Hanager.
iS'S^rk BOSTON* MASS. u'J^^^^tt.

Mention the FlorlatB* Blxehanff* when writing.

Cypress
Greenhouse Material.

We are the pioneers in Clear Cypress Greenhouse Material. We
discovered that Cypress is better than any other wood for green-
houses from top of posts up and we introduced it, and fought for it
against many prejudices, and finally succeeded in bringing it into
general use.

Others have attempted to follow where we lead, others are trying
to reap what we sowed, hut we have the e.\perience and are recog-
nized as e.xperts in greenhouse construction.

\Vrite for Circulars
or Estimates.

Lockland Lumber Co.

LOCKLAND, OHIO.

M— luoo Uf Florimtm' Blxchange wh»n wrlUns.

Bargains.

My one dollar subscription for the Florists''
Exchang^e gives me more bargains than any
other dollar invested. Let her prow.

Greenville. N. C. OLLEN E. WARREN.

COT FLOWER BOIES

Three awards for superiority.
Send for illustrated list. . . .

EDWHBDUDOGKEB

Manufacturere.

16 & 18 N. Sth St.

Philadelphia. Pa.

Mention the Florists' Elxchange when writing.

ADOO FIBRE and
ADOO LIQUID

Will do ail that is claimed
If Inlrllfgently Vstdjtj*

:TRY THEM !

jtir-i.Li.M. Liic r mriBija niJu-rntnng whep writing.

FRUIT tllD FLOWER PLtTES

Seed Packets and Supplies of all kinds for
NURSERYIMEN, FLORISTS and SEEDSMEN

SEITD r'Oia X'KICE LIST,
stock Cuts. 10c. per square Inch. Engraving by all
procefses. Printing and Lithographing.

Illustrated CiilBloKUee a Specialty.

VREDENBURG & CO., - Rochester, N.Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchangf when wrmnif

Just the thing
lor tying
bouquets and
stringing
Smilax.

Manufactured Expressly for Florists

BT

JOHN C. MEYER & CO.,

87 Summer St., Boston, Mass.

Mention luc i^iui.oio i-..^......^^ .. „^« ..iitlaK.

%

HOTHOUSE GLASS

All Sizes a Specialty.

C. S. WEBER & CO.

4 Desbrosses Street, New York.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing-

SUMMER IN WINTER

By Using

Standard Greenhouse Boilers

One cent gets our Catal»>gue.

GIBLIN & CO., = Utica, N. Y.

Mention the Florists' Erohanire when writing,

MASTICA

FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES-

Proven superior to paixy aaaier tu apply ana Btays oi .
Not affected by extremes of weather. Endorsed by

Sromlnent florists. Send for descriptive circular of
lastlca and I>Iastlca GlazlnR [>lachtneB.

F. 0. PIERCE C0.,'5'/»T„Vtir.'tr New York.

Mcntlnn thA Ftnrlatg' Tgxp.hangi* wht'n writing

ieutscKe Gartne^/eitunq^

Largest Ci.culation of any German
Horticultural Publication.

Suhscrlbera and Correspondents In every part of the
world Profusely lliustraied and praLtlcal arllclea
covertng the wliole Held of gardening give the n^ust
trustworthy and quickest r<P'»' is aliout all progreflaln
burtlcuUiire lu Kurojiean and other countries.

As an Advertising Medium It offers the hesi f^cititUs
for opening foreign business relations

PuMisiif'd Weekly. Subscription price yaoii per year,
nmlkid free to all countries. Sample copies frve.

Tii(!wi6lVroIIer-'^rurh

j»^^e- ^ * ^mb^h« (all-emasne)
M*.ntlnn th.. Flnrlais' F^xohanse when writing.

Narserymen, Seedsmen and Florists

Wishing to do business with
Europe should send for the

"HORTICULTURAL
....ADVERTISER"

This is tlie British Trade Paper, be-
ing; reail weekly by all Horticultural
t radere ; it ly also tak en by over 1 000
of the beet Continental houses. An-
nual subscription to cover cost of
postage, 75 cents. Address

EDITORS OF THE ** H. A."

Chilwell Nurseries. NOTTS. ENGLAND.
Mention the PlorlBta' E^xchanffe when writing.

June 3, 1899.

The F=i-orists' Exchange.

599

SHEEP MANURE

Oleanod and prepared expraislr for floritti* nia
Tou will And IL the genuine article. For referenoa
to lU belna flnt-olaas I refer yon to Henry F
Wlohcll '.018 Market Street. Htiila.. Pa. Trial bag*
of 16« lbs., I3.M, per ton, t^&.OO. H. tOD at ton rat*
Caih with order.

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

iota Ontario St., PHILA., PA.

Mention the Florlgtp' Exchan^-<^ whfn writing

GEORGE RIPPERGER,

SHEEP MANURE

I have now on hand a large quantity of
Al SHEEP MANURE. prSend for Price

List and Sample

Best Fertilizer for Top Dressins.

P^^oiyric^^oSr^tT- LOIIG ISLAND CITY.

Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing.

By tlie Bag,
Ton or Carload.

W WRITE US FOK QUOTATIONS.

I ELLIS & POLLWORTH

♦ MILWAUKEE, WIS. •

!♦ >•»♦»♦»»♦♦»•♦»»»♦»♦»♦ »♦♦

Mention the Florlstc' Exrhane<> when wrltlns

RED TOWERS BRAND

BONE MEAL

FOR FLORISTS

100 lb. bas. SI. 75 300 lb. bag, 83.25

Vi ton, S7.50 1/2 ton, «il4.50

1 ton, 828.00

F. O. B. Bridgeport, Conn.

— ALSO —

Odorless Lawn Dressing

....Garden Fertilizers.

TERMS, CASH WITH ORDER

RED TOWERS GREENHOUSES

HACKENSACK, N. J.

Mention the Florlftta' Exohange when writing.

Does not
injure- thcjf
most sensitive
plants. Used for
fumigaiion or spray-
ing indoors or out.
aoo pounds of to-
bacco in one pint/
of Nikotcen.»c>- jr

Sold by Seedsmen.
Circular free.

,5kabcuiaDipca

,4ave5

Km^

Mention the Florlete* ExchaJige when writing.

Invaluable.

Gncloaed find express order for renewal of
my subscription for Florists* Gzcbange, which
is invaluable. JOHN F. DAYTO.>?.

Waukon, Iowa. «^ „^

^'ififi'A > FO" HANDLING COLLECTIONS

everywhere! FoR SECURING REPORTS. . . .

F(iR INFOKMATIUN WRICK

THE NATIONAL FLORISTS' BO^D OF TRADE,

C. S. LODER, Sec'y. r.{ Broadway, New York.
Menlinn thf Florists' Exchange when writing

COMBINING the
^ qualities of an
absolutf insect exter-
minator with those of
a viiriiroua fertilizer.
Recommended and In
use by the foremoet
florlate and nurserymen
In the land. For Sale at
the Seed Stores.

ROSE MFG. CO.,

NlagaraFalls, NewYork

Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing.

Tobacco Stems

FKESH, CLEAN, STRONG,
300 pound bales, $ 1 ,50. Ton, $9.00

^-Er.'Jl.'eT„°i!.VJ°° MUSHROOM SPiWH

$6.50 per 100 lbs.

H. G. FAUST a CO., Vkis^M; PHILt., PA.

MAntInn th** Florlete" Kxchanr^ when writing.

^1

Ton SlRiULn KNOW WHAT
NOTED GROWER^* SAT

Imperial Liquid
Plant Food

Inodorous, not expensive. Full
Infonnatlon, bookleta. prices on
request. Leading Eastern Dealers
handle It. Eastern rheiiiical ('o. Wfrs.,
^•■Xii Ailnniic Avenue, BoHlon. I>IasH.

Mention the FlorielB' Exchange when writing.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS

First Quality.
1!K in., per 1000. .(2 40 I

2 in., " .. 2 K
2V4 in., " .. 3 35

3 in., •■ .. 4 70

Cream color.

3^1 in., per 1000,1 1 S5

4 in., " « 20

5 in., " 10 80
16 50

Packages extra.

C. HENNECKECO.'""-^;,^^"'

Mention the FlorlBta' Bxchanjce when writing

STANDARD ♦ POTS.

We are now ready to supply a superior
quality of Potu in unlimited quantities.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.

A. H. HEWS & CO.,

NORTH CANIBRIDCE, - MASS.

Mention the Florist.' Exchanre when writing

STANDARD FLOWER POTS!

Packed In email crates, easy to handle.

Price per crate
120 Tin. pots In crate, $4.^0
fin R '■ " 3.00

48 9
4810
2411
2412
1214
616

3.6(1
4.80
3.60
4.80
4.30
4.50

Price per crate
ISiOO 2 In. pota In crate, 14.88
1500 2M '■ •' 5.25

15002W " •• 6.00

10003 " •• 5.00

800 3H " " 5.80

6004 " " 4.50

S205 " " 4.51

144 6 " " 3.16

Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list
of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn
Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off for cash with order.

HiLFINGER BROS. POTTERY,

OR>->> FORT EDWARD, N . Y.

AtTGtJST BoLEBR & S0N8, New York Agenla,

52 Dbt Stebet, Nkw Toek City
Mention the Tlorletg' Exchange when writing.

BRANCH WlRKHOtJBKat
■•Kraej ftod WmIiIA IveDDva, i^rfj City, W.f.

JMk«OB A**. * rVKTMB St., LoB( IftlBod dij, IT. T.

Mention the Florists" Exchange when writing.

REED & KELLER

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

122 W. 25th Street,
NEW YORK CITY.

Mention the Florist*' Exchange when writing

THE CEFREY LETTER CO.,

Manuracturers of Florists' I.etters. The best and
mo It artistic letter on tlio market. Pat. Jan. 3il, 1893.

PaiCE:-lVior3 inch letters, per hundred $1.60

Script lett,-r8, '* 3.50

Office and Factory, 446 Tremont St., Boston, Mass.

CHAS. L. RAZOUX. Manaoee.
AtJENTS;

The Flower Market, Boston. I McKellar & Winter ion, Chicago

Emll. SteSens, New Tort. | H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Phlla.

Agents waited in all large cities. Telephone 716-3 Tremont.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

The Language of Flowers

An attractive Advertising Souvenir for Florists, suited to all seasons.

A handsome six page folder, that gives the language of forty popular every-
day-selling flowers.

It is offered on a basis exclusive to first customer In each (own. Price very
low In quantity. Sample free. Apply quick!

DAN'L B. LONG, publisher, BUFFALO, N. Y.

MentloD the Florist*' Exchant* wh«n wrttibv

GERMINATE your SEEDS in
JADOO FIBRE. (Every healthy
seed will come up.) ....

. STRIKE your CUTTINGS in

JADOO FIBRE. (With ordinary
care loo per cent, will root.) . .

TRY "JADOO" AND BE CONVINCED

811 Fairmount Ave.
PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Mention the FlorlBta' Ezcbanse when writing.

»»»»ai$i$Sj»9:»:»9:»»:»a»»-$-sS$SS:$-$-$!$!»-»S-»»SSS»i»g»»ai$Si$a-»»»SS,

FREE FOR EXAMINATION.

THE WATER GARDEN, Price $2.o«

Standard Authority on Aqtiatics.

RESIDENTIAL SITES, = Price $2.50

Standard Authority on Landscape Gardening,

HOUSE PLANTS, ■ ■ Price $1.00

A Good Book to Sell over the Counter.

READ THIS.

in order that everyone who desires may see above books before
purchasing, we will forward one or all for examination to any party
l<nown to us, payment to follow immediately if retained ; parties
having no account with us can remit price, same to be returned to
them if book does not answer their expectation, and is immediately
returned to us in good order.

Prospectus and Reviews free on application.

....ADDRESS....

i.T.DelaMare Ptg. and Pab.Co.Ltd., Box 1697, New York.

600

The F'LORists' Exchange.

Do You Want Those New Houses

YOU ARE GOING TO BUILD

Wind and water tight ?

' Gasser's Zinc Joints " are the best thing in the marliet to malie a perfect joint in butting glass.
AVrite for circular and mention this paper.

J. M. GASSER,

WHOLKSALE GROWER CUT FLOWERS.

Mention the Floriata' Exchange when writing.

CLEVELAND, OHIO.

GLASS

FOR GREENHOUSES, GRAP-
ERIES, CONSERVATORIES,
AND HOTBEDS.

GLASS

VANHORNE, GRIFFEN & CO.,

'French and American Glass. oer. orunwioh 8t« ' N E W YORK

Mention the nortBtg* Exchangf wh«n wrltlny

Steam and Hot Water Heating

Economically and Perfectly Installed by

HENRY W. GIBBONS,

138 LIBERTY STREET,
ME'W YOKK.

EXPERT ADVICE AND PLANS FURNISHED. ESTIMATES FREE.
Menthm Ihe F1<irlnfii' Kxrhangg when writing

INTERNATIONAL HEATER CO.

237 WATER ST., NEW YORK
BOSTON, 47 UNION ST. CHICAGO, 86 E. LAKE ST.

'w^a't^r boilers f» greenhouses

Ori^sby

Balanced <

FOR PARTICULAR.S ADDRESS

Ei.lORMSBYJelroseJass.

Mpnttnn tho THorlfftw' TCrfhang*' whpn writing,

GLASS

For Qreenhouses, Qraperies,
Hotbeds, Conservatories,

and all other purposes. Get oub Fio-
(JKES BEFORE BtJTLNO. Estimates freely
given.

N. COWEN'SSON,
392-94 W. Broadway, New York.

,lentlon the Florlats' Exchange when wrltlng-

ETERY EI.OIH8X WW A T W
onglit to INSVRE r-| /% I I
HIS GLASS agraliiBt 1 1x^X1-^

roB FABTICULABS ADDEE88

JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y, Saddle River, N.J,

Mention the FlorI«t«' Exchange when writing

Over 50 years ' experience.

MmtloD thg FlortBta* Exehajig* when wrtUnc-

HAS POSITIVELY NO EQUAL FOR..

Mention thli paper.

STRENGTH, DURABILITY and NEATNESS.

Guaranteed for 10 years. Hai a solid wheel and shatt cast In
one (malleable Iron). No elipplng on Une Shaft as the case with
all others. Catalogue free.

.....E. HIPPARD, YoufiKstown, Ohio.

GLASS

We carry the largest
stock of Greenhouse
Glass in New York.

CYPRESS

IS MUCH m|»re DURAStE Than pine.

IPRESJ
SASH BARS

ur TO ^S FEET »• LENGTH or LOt^SER.

■REENHOUSI

ANDOTMER BUILDIN6 MATERIAL.

Sentf\for oorlMustrited BooK
■■CYPJIES5 LUMBERAWofrsUSES."

TH^A.T STeari^ liimberCb.,
* Ne>(^nsgiH ^9STgN, ^ss.' cr

Mention the Florlats' Exchange when wrltlnic.

We make a specialty
of I6x24s and can
make special prices.

SELECTED BRANDS IN FRENCH AND AMERICAN.

HOLBROOK BROTHERS, IS to 80 Beekman St., New York.

Mntf*'>** ''*>* IWoT^af K««*hangit when writing

HAVE RICH MELLOW LAND. ^{iSSi

AGRICULTURAL DRAIN TILE. F"f i^ .vears ^^e Jisivt- l.t-f ii inakiiit,' these

^aiitl St-wcr 1 ■!!>•-, Kril him! hire )liick, Uveii Tile, rhiiiiiicy and Fine Lining's

-F-^jin'l Tops. Eiu-austic Sidewalk Tile, Ac. Siipp'.v Mortar Cnlora. Plaster. Lime,
^ Cement Ac. Write for piices. John H. Jackson, 99 3rd Av. Albany. N. Y.

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

CaL Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress.

BEST GRADES. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP.

A.DIETSGH&CO.sHEr'F'.VLV

Mention th< Flortota* Bixeluuic«_wh«i wrltlnc.

...THE...

Gorton Side Feed Boiler

SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR

GREENHOUSE HEATING.

YOU WANT THE BEST. WE HAVE IT.

Send for Catalogue and investigate for yourself.

GORTON & LIDGERWODD CO

96 Liberty Street, New York.

H

Mention the Florists' Exchajig» when writing.

Roller bearing ael'-olllng devise,
automatic stop, solid link chain
makes tbe IMPROVED CHAL-
LliNGE the most perfect appa-
ratus lu the market.

Write for catalogue and prices
before placing your orders else-
where.

Quaker City Machine Co.,

KICIIMONl), IND.

Mention th** Florlif Exchangf when wrttlnE.

SMOOTH ON JOINTS "«•"
SMOOTH ON CISTINGS ^s

SMOOTH ON MFG. CO.,

547 Communipaw Ave.. JERSEY CITY. N.'J.

Vbeeland Tompkinb, B. S., Chemist and Manager.
Mention tlM Ftorlsts* Bxohanjre when wrltlas.

CYPRESS
BBEEUHflOSE
MATERIAL

OF INY DESCRIPTION.

•■ND FOR •ATALOaUa.

Mpntlon the Florists* Exchange when writing.

IF YOU WANT A

GOOD SASH LIFT

For a Very Little Money Get

THE

■ OEPftRTURf '
'\'E«T1L(\TIN& f\PPL)aNCE.^

For Descriptive Catalogue Send to

J. D. CARMODY. EVANSVILLE, IND.

Mention the Florlatji' Exchanse when wrltlne.

"'''UCHIGAGCILL.

EXCLUSIVELY

A Greenhouse Heater.

Specially adapted for the work. Easy
to erect. Simple In operation. Eco-
nomical as to consumption of fuel.
Send for catalogue and list of prices.

MYERS & CO.

(Established 1849.)
1518-1020 So. 9th St., Philadelphia.

Mention the Floiiats' Exchange when writing.

June 3, isya.

The F^lorists* Exchange.

601

LORD & BURNHAM CO.

Horticultural Architects and Builders. Largest Builders of Greenhouse Structures.

l|rotol!S|!IPW!»!II^*^
LARGEST STOCK OF AIR DR'rED CYPRESS IN THE NORTH

RED GULF CYPRESS GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

strictly free from sap. Write to New York Office for Circular and Estimates

Send 5 cents postage tor latest Catalogue of Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating: Ap-
paratus. Send 4 cents postage tor Catalogue of Patent Iron Construction. Write (or
Circular of Hotbed Sash and Frames.

We Make Special Greenhouse PUTTY— Price on Application

NEW YORK OFFICE : GENERAL OFFICE AND WORKS;

ST. JAMES BUILDING, B'WAY AND 26TH ST. IRA/INGTON-ON-HUDSON , N. Y.

1/3 OF YOUR MONEY SAVED

BY BUYING NEW UP-TO-DATE

Gable and Pipe Ventilaters, Soil Sifters. Insecticide Mixers.

^••SEND FOR NEW ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE. -«s$^

A. Q. WOLF l( BRO., Dayton, Ohio.

tfrnii.iu Lb* r turi«L« e,x> titinKt- wtivo writing

.T^E..

SCOLLAY BOILER

FOIi

fireeDloose SeallDO, Etc.

HOT WATER OR STEAM.

Fabmington. Conn., March 9, 1806.
"The Invincible Boiler vou placed In my Carnation
houses line given f.Tfat satisfaction. I did not have to
run the boiler hard even when the thermometer stood
16 deg, below zero. It has proved ' Invincible' In every
respect,*' Hugh Chkbnet, Florist.

SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE AND PRICE LIST
Estimates Cheerfully Given.

JOHN A. SCOLLAY,

"INVINCIBLE." 74 and 76 Myrtle Ave,, Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mention the FlorlaU' Exchange whea writing

Domestic Water Supply

As we are frequently
asked whether our
Eider and Ericsson Hot
Air Pumps are arranged
for pumping from deep
wells (both open wells
and artesian), we show
here the enginesarranged
for doing this kind of
work. The Kider and the
Ericsson Hot Air Pumps
are as well adapted for
deep well work as when
used for pumping from
cisterns, rivers or springs.

For further information

send for catalogue " X " ^
to the nearest store. Cal-
and see engines in operl
ation. ;

RIDER=ERICSSON
ENGINE CO.

22 Cortlandt St., New York. 86 Lake St., Chicago. 239 Franklin St., Boston.

40 North 7th St., Philadelphia. 602 Craig St., Montreal, P. Q.

22a Pitt St., Sydney, N. S. W. Teniente-Rey 71, Havana, Cuba.

Mention the Florists' Exctiange when wrltlnf.

HIIEEIIHOOSE HEITINMIIID VE|ITILITI|I6,

Horticultural Architecture and Building. '^.

pitching^^Go

ESTABLISHED 1644.

233 Mircer Strsat, • NEW YORK.

FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS.

NINETEEN SIZES.

Perfect Sash Raising: Apparatus.

Rosetiousea, Greenhouses. Etc., of Iron
Frame Construction erected complet*
or the Structural Iron V^ork ship-
ped ready for erection.

Iron Frame Benches with th«
"Perfect Drainage Bench Tll«"

•r Slate Tops.

r-
SEMD 4C. POSTAGE FOR IL,L,IJSTRATED CAXALOGVE.

226 N.5ALINA5r
SYRACUSE N.y

Uentlon th« Florists' Bxchance wImb wrltlnx.

HOT-BED
GREENHOUSE
VENTILATOR

GULF CYPRESS BARS

GREENHOUSE -MATERIAL

MANUFACTURED BY

S. JACOBS I SONS, Office 406 W. 13th St., New York.

Estimates and

Catalogues
Cheerfully Furnished.

Greenhouse Glass at Wholesale

Factory, Storerooms:

Borough ot Queens.

N.Y.

■
■
■

lientlon th^ Flnnal* u^chanv* «ri..n wrinne

^ESTABLISHED 1859.:

THOS. W. WEATHERED'S SONS,

H°''.I'r%'?£4^-^ Builders

AND MANUFACTURERS OF

GfenDhouse HeallDg aon veDlilatlDg flDparalus

Greenhouses, etc., erected complete of our Patent Iron Frame
Conetruclion or of WooJ and Iron combined or Wood alone.

HOT-BED SKSH. F=RK7V^ES, SiC

IMPROVED SECTIONAL BOILER,
1899 MODEL

For Water or Steam Heating.

A FEW POINTS CLAIMED FOR THIS BOILER
Simplicity ot construction.
Sectional headers.
Sectional ash-pit.
Maximum vertical circulation.
Minimum friction.
Direct or indirect draft,
Smolie-box on front or back.
Rapidity of water circulation.
Easily cleaned in every part.
Grates on level with flre-door opening.
Greatest amount of boiler surface ex-
posed to radiant beat.
Heating surfaces so arranged In flre-bo-i:

- — - thatthehotgflses muststrikeeverypart

SECTIONAL VIEW. before entering combustion chamber.

Also CONICAL BOILERS, seven sizes and SELF-FEEDING BOILERS, two

sizes for small conservatories.

Senil I cents for Catnlasiie Greenhouse Construction or Greenhouse Heating.

Office: 46 & 48 MARION ST., (New Elm St.,) NEW YORK.

Mention tha FlorUta' Elxchansa whan writing.

602

Thb I=i-orists' Exchange

June 3, 1899.

nm TOBicco

STEMS !

81.50 per bale of
»00 lbs.

C. BECKERT,

Seedsman.

ALLEGHENY, PA.

B3ieh*nge when wrltlnc.

SWEET FEB!!

J. C. SCHMIDT,

Large rtowerInK varieties,
very flne, 20c. a 100; tl.sOa
lOOO. If by mall add 10c, alOO.

Bristol, Pa.

Mention the FlorlBtB' Exchange when writing.

T:'!'. Carnation Vulcan

A tlrst-clft88SuTiuiii.T-flowerine variety, tlowersuiedlum
Bize, a pleasing »htuU- >>t red. -^5 DO per lilH.

ECHEVERIA SECUNDA GLAUCA,

1^.00 per iw ■ iHW.uo per HXU.

SEMPERVIVUM TECTORUM, ?f5°So''per'mo.

SMI LAX, from2 Incb poU. (2.00 per Un.

C EISEL.E,
lltll Bnd J' (ler§ou ^ts., Philn**eli>liiai P".

Mention th» Flnrlntf' B^xfhange wh^n writing

ALTER NANTHERAUk.

p. MAJOR, $15.50 per 1000: A. NANA,
114.50 per 1000. 200 at 1000 rates.
Cash with Order.

C. A. HARRIS&.CO , Delanson, N.V.
MeMlon the Florlsta* Exchange when wrltlnir.

, 4MP0RT BULBS'-n

AOMAN HYACINTHS, EXTRA, 13 to 15 ctms., ■ - Per 1000, SI 5.00.

J "SPECIAI. PRICE LIST" READY- ASK FOR IT. |"

3 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, gET>°oV^4'l,XXI!- g-

MentloD the Flortaui' Exchange wb«n writing.

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Quality Unexcelled and in Any Quantity

7 inch pots 2% feet S 75.00 per

8 inch pots 3 feet 100.00 per 100.

8 inch pots 3% feet 125.00 per 100.

9 inch pots 3;^ to 4 feet . . . 18.00 per Doz.

Measurements all Above the Pots.

>«^N^WVM

BASKETS

BASKETS

Let Us Remind You

Now is the proper time to order your baskets for Com-
mencements. We have every kind and style to suit your
wants, including many novelties of recent introduction.

NOVELTIES

FOR

JUNE

WEDDINGS

Cycas Leaves
Cycas Wreaths
Wheat Sheaves

We are headquarters for everything;
in the Florists' Supply linci r

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.

50, 52, 54, 56 North 4th Street
PHILADELPHIA

NEW CAPE FLOWERS

PLANT STANDS

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Wentlnii th# Florists' ICxehAnv* wh*n writlnc.

BOSTON FERNS =

CANNAS = =

6 inch pots,

$6.00 a doz.

10 leading varieties, from

flats, $30.00 per 1000.

JOHN SCOTT

Keap St. Greenhouses, BROOKLYN, N. Y.

M**ntinn th«> P^r,r\9im' Kxchanr* wh«n wrlUnc

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PRIMULA AURICULA (Benarys)

iry ioll, or
hi at 25c

Free blooming, bardy, does well Id ordinal
sbadv place. 50 kinds mixed, sells at slKt
wholesale, nice young plants, $2.50 per 100, Cash please,
&HELLROAD GREENHOUSE CO.. GRANGE, MD.
Mention the Florlata* Eacchany when writing.

ALL GOOD STOCK

Pelargoniums, victor and Salisbury, 3 In. pots, 14 a 100
Geraniums. La Favorite and Mme. Sallerol, 2H In- pota,
$2 a lOO. Fucbslas, Storm King. Avalanche and Elm
City, 2J4 In.. t2 50 a lOO. Vlnca Var., 3 In., »3 a 100. Cash
wltb order. \VI>I, J. Cbinnick, Trenton, N. J.
Mentloo the WlaritltMf BgclMmge when writing.

SPECIALTY:

Floral Metal
Designs j^j^

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SPECIALTY:

Prepared J* j*
Cycas Leaves.

Specialty : Wheat Sheaves,

***

WRITE FOR CATALOGUE.

A. HERRMANN,

404, 406, 408, 410, 412 East 34th Street,
NEW YORK CITY.

Manufacturer of Metal Floral Designs

Importer and Dealer in Florists' .'-upplies.

Mentlnn th» rinrl.t.' f^%rhar\r^ wh#n writing

CLEARY & CO. Take Great Pleasure in Announcing

Dracaenas, Ficus, Bay Trees, Nephrolepis,

And Specimen Plants of every description, including 350 NEW ACALYPHA SANDERI among same being 50 specimens in Flower.
Also a Superb Collection of PINEAPPLES IN FRUIT a highly decorative, interesting and valuable novelty,

ilso 450 New Rose, MAID OF HONOR. lOOO KAISERIN, 2000 BRIDESMAID

m- "^nVSIt?" Tuesday Next, June 6th, at 11 A.M.

The excellence of this eotire stock is unquestioned and the sale presents a grand
opportunity to secure a tlrst-claes assortment. The following growers will be repre-
sented: W, K, HARRIS, ROBT, ORAIG & SON, J, W, COLFI-ESH, as well as
a number of our foremost local growers, all of whom offer only the finest stock.

CLEARY & CO, Auctioneers, 60 YESEY ST, N. Y.

Ifeotlon th« F*lorlata' BxchRDg« wh«n writing.

/■ill AAfAX \^At»AAAA« A A1A/AA%/AJ A \/A«(\/AAAAMAJ \/A AU^ tt AJXl VflJUAAAl A^ A AJ\/AbAI^A

\yxf iA.JkA.\JIAJ VAVi

We are a straight shoot and ainv to groto into a vigorous plant.

A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GBNERAU

m. XI NO. 23

NEW YORK, JUNE lO, 1899.

One Dollar Per Year.

SURPLUS STOCKS

IIVDR%.NGB:A OXAKS.4,, flne plants
ia 5 in. pots, in oloom, betfinnlng to show
•color, one fine flower each, t3 ^er doz. Also
very large pUuts in tubs for late blooming,
about coming into bud, $1 50 to $2 each,
acoordinjf to size. Also larger specimens in
♦laif-barrela, very fine, J5 Gach.

MUSA GNSEXH, or Abyssinian
Bauana. strong plants in 5 in. or 6 in.
pots. $3 00 per doz.

RlCIKVi^, or Castor Oil Beans,
strong plants in vin. pots, $6 00 per lUO.

BEGONIA REX, flue ass irtmont of
vurs-, nice plants in ;i;4 in. pots, $4 00 a lOJ.

BKGONIAS, Double Xuberous-
Rooted, flue piHntH in 3!^ in. pots, just
ready to bloom, $10 00 per lOD.

TUBEROSe f-EARC. srood blooming
bulbs. 75 ^te. per lOU; $5 00 ^er 1000; extra
size, $1 per lOU.

DABL,I 4,8, w6 have one of the largest and
fluest collecti'ins; Cactus, Large-flowering,
or Show, Sradll-flowering or Pompon, aatl
Single. SVe offer only the vprv flnest sorts.
Strong, pot-grown plants, $6 00 ,jer UK).

VINC A ]»I %JOR VARIEGATA and
EL,EG %.^i riSiil.nA, a flue stock of
large plants grown in 3V^ in. pots, with fine
tops, $8 00 fier Kill.

M ASXURXluniS, Dwarf Xoin
Xliuinb, strong plants lu 3^ in. pots,
86 00 ,.er HO. *

CHRV8 %.P«XHEMUMS, fine assort-
ment, leading varieties, $3 00 per 100. For
full list of all the lateet novelties, extra
choice sorts, see our descriptive catalogue.
Amongother sorts can supply Pres. Gra-
h«in» Mrs. C H. Pierce, 3Irs. O. P. IJui-
sett, Mme. Ferlat. Mile Lucie Fau ce, Mo-
desto, Mrs. H- Weeks, Glory of the
Pacific. Autumn Glory, Miss Agnes L.
Dalskov, Mutual Friend, Mrs. S. T.
Murdock, etc.

IVV-I,EAVED GERAI«IV9IS, finest
sorts, S,^ in. nots. $4 00 [ht lOU.

<^ER lNIl.Ti>IS, SliigleGrant.flne^tsingle
scarletgeraniiim for bedii ng. Strong plants.

3H in. pots, $6 ^er 100

F. R. PIERSON

ALrVSSUM, Tom Thumb, SJ^ in pots, $3
per luO.

COLEUS, assorted, fancy-leaved varieties,
$2 50 per lOJ.

AL,XER9iA9iXIIERAS, three sorts—
Paronychloldei* Mn.jur. Ro8ea Nana, and
Aurea Nana, $2 50 per lOU.

SMILrAX, strong plants, 3!4 in. pots, $2.50
per 100.

PHI^OX, large-fl jwering sorts, $3 00 j 100.

HOI.I^VHOCKS, pink, white, yellow and
scarlet, 2!4 in. pots, $400 pet luO.

DRACw^NA INDIVISA, one of the
most useful plants for center of vases,
baskets, etc. We have a fine stock, which
we can supply as follows : Small plants, 3,^
in. pots, 15-18 in. high, $1 50 per doz. Extra
strnntr plants, 6 in. pots, Z to 2>^ ft. high.
$6 00 per doz.

BOMXON FERN, we have a large stock
in large sizes, which we can supply ms rt>llowe:
Fine strong plants, 8 in. pans, $9 00 ,-^*r doz.;
Extrn strong plants, 10 in. paua. $1 00 lo
SI 50 each, accordintr to liize-

P.^IHOANUii VEIXCHII. We are still
offering a special price on ihid stock. Can
supply as follows: F.vtra flne plants, 7 in.
pots, 2 ft. hii^h. $1 50 jflch : larger plants,
8 in. pots, 2)4 It. Iiiiih, $2 00 each; Ur^er
specimens at *3 00 to $5 00 each, accord-
ing to size.

EAXA^iI.4. BORBONICA. We can
supply a floe lot of extra sized plants, suit-
able for lawn or hutel decorarion. nlMPts 8 to
4 ft. high, extra heavy, $4 00 to $5 00 each,
according to siz*".

FICVJ^ EL,ASXICA, flne plants, 6 in.
pots, 18 in. high, 50 jls. each; also extra
heavy specimens, flue for Summer decora-
tion wiih extra heavy foliotre nlants4ft.
hiifh, $2 00 each; 5 ft. high. $2 50 each.

B AV XREEtl, Standards and Pyramids,
$10 to $15 each, according to size.

COLUMBIA KCO^VER XUBS. We

carry in stock the finest tubs made lor large
plants, neat, practical, cheap, write us
for prices.

CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N.Y.

SAVE 10 PER CENT.

ON EARLV ORDERS FOR

iJ JULY DELIVERIES. (/)

^^ 100 1000 2l

■ TDrrCIAC REF., white, yellow throat, ■■"8-Vl> . .$0 35 $2 75 ^^

ZrnccoiHO 1/2-%. . eo 4 75 J^

Pure white s/s-Va . . 50 4 00 ^^

I ■■ " " 1/2-% . . 75 6 25 ^^

UJ 5-7 5 00 45 00 ^n

TZ LIL HARRISII 7-9 10 00 90 00 Ml

( J 9-11 17 50

^^ CALIFORNIA FORCING BULBS, MARIPOSA vA

^^ TULIPS, ETC. Seud for list. ^-^

P4 AUGUST DELIVERIES. ^

U ROMAN HYACINTHS, t'Cn'slk""''' NARCISSI. ^n

^b OAI I AC GTIIKU'rcA iinrl ^

n OAULAS SPOTTED LEAVED. _^

SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER DELIVERIES. ]_}

O DUTCH BULBS, KENTIA SEEDS, FRESH CYCLA- ^n

MEN, LIL. LONGI FLOR UM. ti^y'Sv^us^.^F^^. "**

^~ NOVEMBER AMD DECEMBER DELIVERIES. ^

, AZALEAS, P^^ONIAS, IRIS, ROSES, JAPAN V /

^J FERN BALLS. Write for prices. pi

>CDrPIII CnO TUIO lUrCV ARECALVTESCEKS seed, fresh ^^

OrtulAL run miO nttA delivered, 75 cu. a ion; $6 00 a lUUO. ^^

^■BI^Hl PANQV QPpn Finest mixture of choice Freocb, Ger- ^^B

^^T^^H iMIlO I OCwU man and Scotch varieties, large packet, ■

WHCJ ^H 25 L'ta.; 14 oz., 75 cts. Send for list uf named sorts- ^^J

»^d U U DCDPCD ft Pn ESTAIU.ISHED ISrS . . ,

Ei^S H. H. Dtnbtn a UU. 47 Barclay st., new york.

SAVE 10 PER CENT.

Mention tli« Plortat*' ZZzchanc* wban wrlUns.

AZALEA INDICA

As the Sole Agents in this country for Edw..Pyuaert-Van. Geert. Ghent, Belgium,
the largest cultivators of the leading varieties, we are now booking orders tor Fall
delivery. The varieties we supply are only the most popular sorts suited to the
American trade. NOTE THESE PRICES, WHICH ARE QUOTED F.O.B. GHENT.

Eliie t>usli>- plants, accordiujf to
sorts, on }(raftecl stems, -witti com-
pact crowns, purchasers' clioice
of varieties.

We guarantee the importing ex-
penses, including the U. S. duty
of 25 per cent, will not exceed
50 per cent, on orders of lUO and
upwards.

Of about 8 to
!) to

9 inches in diam.,
10

12
14

AZALEA INDICA.

10 to
12 to
14 to 10
10 to is

18 to 19

19 to 20

20 to 22
22 to 24
24 to 26
26 to 28
28 to 30

P-r 100

$16 00

18 00

20 00

25 00

35 00

50 00

60 00

75 00

90 00

120 00

200 00

300 00

400 00

Prices of Larger Specimen Plants on Application.

For Orders of LARGE QUANTITIES, Special
Quotations will lie siven.

CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO.

50I and 503 W. 13th St., lT,'8"is?r N.Y. CITY.

Importers, Exporters and Growers' Agents ol SEEDS. BULBS and PLANTS.

LAST CALL FOR -«B

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

The tollowing from 2 inch pots : H. W. Rieman, Evangeline, J. M. Gifford, Maud
Adams, Golden Trophy, Major Bonnaffon, Mrs. H Wright, Yellow Monarch, Mrs.
S. T. Murdock, Mrs. Hicks-Arnold. Pink Ivory, Helen Bloodgood, Eose Owen, Belle
of Castlewood, Riverside. $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000.

Black Hawk, Alice Carey, Eobt. Carey, Solar Queen, Yellow Fellow, Miss Gladys
Vanderbilt, Pennsylvania, Chempwec, Mrs. O. P. Bassett, .\utumn Glory, Snow
Queen, Frank Hardy, Mrs. C. H. Pierce and Quito. $4.00 per 100 ; $30.00 per 1000.

ADMIRAL DEWEY and CARRIE BELL.

$15.00 per 100. , '■

ROOTED CUTTINQS : Belle of Castlewood, Glory of Pacific, Major Bonnaffon,
Mrs. S. T. Murdock, Yellow Monarch, Mrs. H. Weeks, Western King and Midge.
$10.00 per 1000.

Mrs. O. P. Bassett, Yellow Fellow, Solar Queen, Pennsylvania, Autumn Glory,
Miss Gladys Vanderbilt, Mrs. C. H. Pierce. Frank Hardy, Snow Queen,- W. H.
Chadwick and Black Hawk. $20.00 per 1000.

500 ABUTILON SAVITZII 'T.ol%fiT'

The New Carnations QEN. MACEO and QEN. GOMEZ

A few left at $10.00 per 100. Others all sold;

THE COTTAGE GARDENS, Queens,N.Y.

C. W. WARD, Manager.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

€04

Thb F=l.orists* Exchange.

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' HANGING BASKETS, Rustic I

10 ill.. !IOc.. licr doz., 89s I'J in.. VI, per cloz., Sll.

INSECT AND FUNGUS DESTROYEKS.

TOBACCO STEMS.

100 lb bale. »l.25; SCO IbB., $5.00 ; 1
ton. 20(1 lbs.. $18.00.

TOBACCO DUST.

5 1b. packape, 25 cts. ; 10 lb. package,
50 CIS. ; 100 lbs. $1.75.

TOBACCO SOAP.

(RoBe Brand) J^ lb tin, 20 ctJ. ; per
doz., $2 Ou.

AUSTRALIAN GARDEN
WASH.

Plrt. 50 ctB.: quart. 80 cts. ; ^gallon,
$1 50; gallon. $2 50.

FIR TREE Oil,.

Pint. eO CtB. ; quart, $1.15; i.^ gallon,
$2,00; gallon, $3 50.

FIR TREE OIL SOAP.

a lb. tin. 20 CtB. ; 2 lb . 65 cts. ; 5 lb.,
$1.5C ; 10 lb.. $2.»5 ; 20 lb.. $5.25.

tJISIIUKST'SCOniPOllNI).

1 lb. bo.\f s, 40 cts.; 3Ib, boxes, $1.00
HELI,EBORE. •

(Wbtte Powdered) lb., 20 cts.

PARIS GREEN.

(New ProceBP). 1 lb. can. 30 cts. ;

per doz.. $3.00.
^ lb. cans, each, 17 cts.; doz., $1 75.
;4 lb. cans, each, 12 cts. ; doz., $1.10.

SLUG SHOT.

5 lb. pkg.. 20 CtB.; 10 lb. pl-g . 40
cts- ; In btillc, per KO lbs.. $3 50 ;
barrel, 235 lbs., per lb., 3,'i cts.

SULPHUR.

Per lb.. 5 cts. ; 10 lbs.. 45 cts. ; 25
lbs. and over, per Id., 3^ cts.

WHALE OIL SOAP.

1 lb. bars. 10 ctB. ; per 100 lbs , In
bars, $S 00.

WM. ELLIOTT &. SONS, NEW YORK. |

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MentloD tb« Floiiatx' Exchanffe when wrltlnc.

1 PRIMULA. CALCEOLARIA, CINERARIA.

A Our strains of above named important Florists' seeds are all Prize sorts.

A Every possible care has b euttken in the selection and barvesting, and

^ ibe ri tults cannot fail to be entirely satiblac ory.

§ PRIMULA SINENSIS FIMBRIATA ^"^eVl^'H^t'c^XTs: "-

(k Clies-wlcli Red. bright crimson, about aOO K'eds per trade pbt., EOc.

0 Village Maid, -vv iiite, striped wiihc imson,about£OUseeds, " " 50c.

A Rosy Moru, hri^iht pink, about 100 seedp " " 50e.

A Altoa Magnifica, wbite. about 200 seed? " *' 50c.

A Cocciiiea Superba, crimson, about 200 seedp * " BOc.

O Ccerulea, beauiitui b.ue, about SOOsctd? " " 50c.

PAI rrni ADIA Jnincs't-inntSirain
wMLUDULHrilrt ibis magnlflceDt sirain
the five>ii in ike

Btlll ma iitaina Its poBlilon
icorlii. Per trade pkt., 50 cts.

11 V BUI DA, flDest mixed, per trade pkt.,50c.
PINPRARI A Jnincet* i^ioiit Prize

English strain Is without doubt the finest ever

Send for pi ices GuEratiteed Bermuda Lilium Longiflorum

offered. Messrs. James & Son, the Introducerfl,
were awarded the First Prize and Award of Merit
at Horticuliinal ExLihItlons several years, and
florists In Ibis country wbo lave grown It. dupli-
cate their orderb for seed each year, whicb alone
Isaguaraiitee of Us tiigh standard. Trade pkt., 5Uc.
HYBRID A. cbolceft large flowerlne mixed,
Beml-dwarf, per lOO seeds, 50c.; per trade pkt., SUc.

and Particulars on

^ ESTIMATES CHEERFULI-Y GIVEN OK

?% All FRENCH, DUTCH, JAPAN and BERMUDA FORCING BULBS for Fall Delivery.
S *' RUSSIAN " LILY OF THE VALLEY and HAMBURG or BERLIN PIPS.

I STUMPP & WALTER CO., ;rrand"Co'?t?;s?: 50 Barclay St.,N.Y.

UentlOD tbe FlorlaU' BxcbaJise when wrttlng. ^

CHINESE PRIMROSE SEED

New crop. Well known as tbe finest larpe flowerlofc fringed varieties grown. Not to he compared to cbeap
Imported seed. Special florists' packet of thirteen (13) varieties, singleand double, mixed, 400 Heeds, 91.00;
bait packet, 50ceniH. A packet of primula Floribniidn added to every order.
CINERARIA SEED ^^ finest large flowering dwarf varieties In beat mixture. 1000 8ee<ls, 50c.
PRIMULA Obconlca Grandlflora Rosea, the finest of tbe Improved Obcoulcas, 1000 Hceils, 50c.

%.\!?^L?' JOHN F. RUPP, SHIREMANSTOWN, PA.

Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing.

STRICTLY CASH PRICES.

mi CONTRACTS 1IS§

Now I am open to quote prices on all Bulbs, Plants and Roots
for next season. ^en<l in your list of wants for quotations.

F. W. O. SCHMITZ, Jersey City, N.J.

Mention the Florlets* Exchange when wrltlne.

BULBSondPLANTS

FOR GREENHOUSE AND GARDEN.

Fall and Spring Delivery.

C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer,

85 Dey Street, New York.
Mention tbe Florists' Gxchanse when wrltJnir.

ASTERS

Leading varieties, per 1000, $2.50; outdoor plants.
DU I ^\ V Jeanne d*Arc. wblte, with pink
r n l» \J yv eye, per itio, 5Uc.; assorted large
flowLTinp;, prr 1 Oil, 60c.

SP P nC Pansy Parisian. la'geblotchedand
C bUw large flowering, bestfor cut flowers;
trade pkt, 50c.; ounce, t-lW. (.decile Davy, pure
white, trade pkt., ioc Aliiif. Peruc-t, fancy, pkt,
25c.; ounce, |1.0lt. Ginnt Triiiiii rdcnu, mixed,
ounce, $2,011; pound, :^28 UO. Priitiulii (.MiiaensiH
Flinbrinta. In separate colors, trade pkt., SOc;
mixed. 25c. Cinerarin, choice mixed, extra trade
pkt,5i'c.; good mixed. 25c. VVall Flower, double
yellow, dark, trade pkt., 5l'c.

TOMATO and CABBAGE Plants. cheap.transplantcd.

PAI ICflDUIA DniUCT ^"<^^^^ cuttings, very
wALirUnniA rniVCI strong, penoo, SOc. By

frelglit ur (.;-\pr(i^9. Saiiipli; free.

BEiUIEU, Waller (ve,Woodhaven,N.y.

Mention the Florists" Rxrhance when writing.

ESTABLISHED 1802

'S

SEEDS

Just Arrived in Fine Condition,

From 6 to 15 Inches long.

Price, $9.00 per I OO lbs.

Special PriceH an Larse IjOIb.

J.M.THORBURN&CO.

(Late of IS John Street)

36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK

Mention the Flurlnttt' FxehatiKe when writing.

I CINERARIA I [cyclamen | | PRIMULA | PANSY

Largt HuweredEuKlisb; Large ti. Splenc?euN. Kolkei's Beat, Uolker's GiHlit.

j', nz., $351. Pure white, 100 s., Ihc. )-:ioz.,g3.B0: ^„oz. $1.3.";; tJ.CO oz.; % oz.. 9j cts.

TraUe pkl., SOc. Rose, Ked, etc, 100b 610. Trade Hkt., ;Bc. Trade Pkt., 25c.

AUGrST RUI.KER & SONS, 52 Bey St., iVew York.

Mention the Piorlsfs' Exchange when wriuoc.

CINERARIA, PRIMULA, PANSY

TUBEROSE BULBS

DWARF PEARL, FINE BULBS.

Per loa, EO cts.; per 1000, $4.00. This is a
bargain. Cash with Order.

THE GOOD I REESE GO. Springfield, 0.

Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

CALHEnLARI A (JameK's f^tralD), f xtra
Uni.UCUI.nnin jarge flowering, mixed

(No. 1781), best seed, pkt., 15'.; trade pkt., 50c.

PINPR&RIA rxtra large Flowering
uincnnnin ^^^ 1926), the best seed, pkt.,
lEc; trade pkts., BOc. and fl.OO.

PRIMIII A ^- 'V- Special Florists' Blend
rnimuun ^-^^ ^^.^^^ ^^^ ^^^^ mixture of

over 25 distinct lartre flowering frii.ged and
double varieties, J-ePides latest novelties
Pkt., lOc; trade pkt., 60c.; lOUO seeds, $2.00.

WE ARK IIBADQITARTERS FOR

mRnHiHfiiNPmiis! special seeds

Our assortment comprises over ICO distinct
colors, strains and blends.

SPECIAL OFFER. (No. 2736) Sixty
(6(1) ppckeiP. fach containmg^ 125 seeds of dis-
Mm t varieties (T^fifi seeds in hII) for $1.7^.

The **XHREK RECSX Bl^ENDB
FOR FCORISXS,*» our own tormultts
(Nos 2632,2709.2710), lOOll seeds each (3000 seeds
in all), for $1 00; double qvinnlity, $1,75.

All the above delivered prepaid For separate colors, end other Florists' set d send for trade price list.

K. V. MllltKET GIIDEKEHS' ISSOGIITIOII, ^'i.r.r. NewYork.

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PRIMIII A I VAUCHAN'S . .

r rillYI^L.n: international

THIS MIXTURE Is composed of the moat salable
colors of Single Flowering Chinese Primulas,
the best whites, plnlvs and reds with n sprinkling of
'V, -'^a^'^^'y ^"***i4^^ \^V^j other colors, enough t. give a large variety of colors.

'•= ■ >ipj •' i.^^j^i^itf-^'* j£ ^ ^'c have taken Bneclal pains to make this

*M'//////£sv\ ^ Y -'J^tf'^r^^^ "^ ^^A» mixture as coinplete as possible and unre-

^^*Wim.C ^SHK aJtap^* ~ -**^**'*^'^ per\edly recommend it to everyone.

M^,' r^^^^^t P'ice tor I Pkt.of3508eed8.5V.

f/-t -^ ^»**. i> ^ JvidflL.% *liiLaiBL% international -^5pkt8. 1750 '' $2.00
3 tI- iT "jiBfe "i-KA^" ^JT\J - Primula Mixture (Per 1-16 oz 3.50

Cn^^K* tm Chinese Primula s^^L S

,. .— =--.T-^ I j.^rTi-jgfc 'ViifiSl' .' Chlswick Red $0.60 J1.76

-^ '^i .V^t-iJIr HJ1|Rr\ij^g^f , Alba Magnlfica, best white .50 1.70

?-,^ ^. y-^fWB^^^^' Rosea, pink 35

-" ' .rviP^^^;; BluB. clear sky-blue 50 1.70

^^j r. .'rtB^^' 'T^'Double Mixed 150 seeds, SOc.

. .»/ A .rr-^ ^"-kir-^r^^^"^^^ COLUMEIANUlnEnimllS

*^?l / X,*g*t^ ^J» " JJP jkAjkil -^ "^^* Verv finest Engllsb, French and German

'^'v'^ ^ x§' -»j; ^HJ'^ '^^ '^^^SBLa jHwIjutr* ■^iralna; the flowers are extni large, from

^f^MpBL I ^B^^^^TaMj^^^ ' > '11 fi Inches In circumference and Inmost

XJirilL.„L .jL jfllii^^ ^w^\^ > iirllllftnt colors. Per trade pkt., about 1000

Z**^ y^^^K^4l^^^0 M m|! SnB^^'' seeds, 50c.; 3 pkts. for |1 ^.

^ ^liM» Chafer's Prize Hollyhocks,

Our seed of this has been saved from the

finest and largest of double flowers only

and will produce flowers extremely double

and In the best, brightest and most distinct

— — colors. Sow now.

Hollvhock. Double Pure jyhite.. J4 oz., 26c ; oz., 75c : trade pkt., 10c.

Lemon Yellow. Pink. Purple. Red, Rose. Salmon, Crimson, each, M oz,, 35c.; nz., 75c.; tra<'e pkt 10c
Chater s Pr^ze Hollyhocks, dmihle mixed >4 oz-, 26c.; oz.,75c.; trade pkt., SOc!

u-i^^ti.rs^tVet.VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 8..8'e"B'frpbs..

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For the FLORIST and GARDENER.

■ Send for Wholesale Catalogue. . . ■
5 JOHNSOPf & STOKBS, S

■ 217-219 Market St., Philadelphia. ■

■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■a

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Italian Grown Bis

ASK rOR CATALOCUE
jrsT PCTBl.ISHEO

DAMMANN & CO.,

Established 1877.

Seed and Bulb Growers,

By appointment to H. M. the King of Italy.

SAN GIOVANNI A TEDUCCIO,
Near Naples, Italy.

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ALM

RESH
ON HAND

:iOO^ lOOo" 3000
Cocos Woddeliana....$1.00 $8.00 li^g.W
Kentla Belmoreana.. 1.00 6.50 17.60
Latania Borbonica... .50 2.50 6.50
Asparaeusi Flumosus

Nanus 1.25 1000

Dracsena Indlvlsa per oz., 50 cti.

J. L. SCHILLER, 404 E. 34th St. New York.

Mentloe the Florlsti' Exchange when writing.

June 10, 1899.

Thb Florists' Exchange.

605

Points and intormation from seedsmen, andall
iQteresied in this column, solicited. Addres-
Editor Seed Tkade, care of Florists' Eis
CHANGE. P. O. Box 1697, Nevp York.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION

E. B. Clark. Milford, Conn. .President; Jos.
A. BoLQiANO, Baltimore, First Vice-President;
Albert McCullough, Cincinnati, Second
Vice-President; S. F. Willard, Wethersfield,
Conn . Secretary and Treasurer.

Importations of radish and turnip .seed
were roiippraised and advanced in value
by the collector at New York, May 2r,.

New York.— .4iigust Bhotert, 26 Bar-
clay street, will leave on June 29, per
.S. S. "Furst Bismarck" on an extended
European business tr p.

Boston.— The seed trade has been
suffering very severely- on account of the
great drought. It is a long time since
the ground has been si dry in this vicinity
and planting is imijossible. Unless there
is a change very soon it is feared thit
the hay and other crops will be seriously
affected.

liiliuni Harri.sii from South Africa.

— A writer in the Ijondou Garden states
that the bulbs which are being received in
England in considerable numbers, are
"much appreciated, forming as they do
a succession to tho.se from Japan, which
follow the Bermuda ones. I should sny
the South .African bulbs are of Japanese
origin, as the flower is stouter and more
reguUirl.v funnel-shaped than in I^. Har-
risii. which has a narrower tube and
much reflexed segments. The'-Howers of
the South African lilies appearto be iden-
tical with those of that form of I>. longi-
florum known as Wilsoni." _

Garden, Melon and Other Vegeta-
ble Seed in Ploriila. — Tlie Florida Leg-
islature has i)a.s.scd the following law
relative to the saleof seeds in that State:

Be it enacteil by the Legislature of the
Slate of Florida:

"Section 1. That from and after the
passage of this act it shall be unlawful
for any person or pers'>iis, firm or Hrms,
or any one doing Inusiness in Florida, to
sell or offer for sale any garden, melon
or vegetable seed unless the original
package in which the same i-> enclosed or
in which the seed are sold shall have
written or printed thereon on theoutside
in plain letters a guarantee as to when,
where and by whom all such seed were
grown.

"Section 2. .-Vny person or persons
violating the provisions of the first sec-
tion of this art, or of falsely repre-cnting
snch seed shall be guilty of a'misdemeanor,
and lui conviction thereof, shall be pun-
ished by a line of not less than twenty-
five nor more than one hundred dollars'"

The act whs approved by the Gov-
ernor, May 10 last.

The American Seed Trade Associa-
tion.— The f'incinnati "Enquirer" com-
menting on the program of the seven-
teenth annual meeting of this associa-
t'oa, on June 1.3-l."i, at the St. Clair Ho-
tel, Cincinnati, states: " Tuesda.v even-
ing, after the day's proceedings, the vis-
itors will be taken to the Zoo, on Wednes-
day evening to Chester Park and on the
closing evening, weather permitting, l hey
will he given a ride on the river. The
pa|)ers to he read are as follows : "Our
Place in the Paris Exposition," C. L.
Allen, Floral Park, N. Y.; "Growth and
Development of the Seed Business; Gar-
den Seeds." William Meggatt, Wethers-
lield, Conn.: "Flower Seeds," W. Atlee
l!ur|iee, Philadelphia, Penn.; "Agricul-
tural Seeds," .Albert Mct'ullough, Cincin-
nati, Ohio. In connection with the above
a paper on " Bulb Growing" is expected.
"HoivCan the .Seedsmen Best Educate
the Public to Buy for Qiality?" S. F.
Ijeonard, Chicago, 111.; "How Can the
Seedsman Influence the Local Demand
from Common to Improved V.arieties?"
C. E. Kendel, Cleveland, Ohio; "How to
Advenise Seeds and Plants Profitably,"
J. C. Vaughan, Chicago, III.; "Fancy Pea
Growing and Its Vicissitudes," A. M.
Pease, Cape Vincent, N. Y., will also be
read."

The Dutch Bulb Farms.

Continuing our notes on these, we now
leave generalities and come to jjarticu-
larize.

We will start with the hyacinth, as that
is perhaps the most important crop. The
past Sjjriug has been a most trying one
for these liulbs; when well above ground
they were covered by several inches of
snow, then followed frost after frost, in-
juring both blooms and leaves. At the
time of our visit nearly all the flowers
were cut, but the effects of the frost were
painfully evident in tln' slirivelled ends of
leaves. Some varieties suffered far more
than others, the whites came oft worse,
while some of the strong growing blue
suffered very little The growers were
doing all tbey could to prevent further
mischief, by cutting off the withered tips
of leaves, otherwise fungoid diseases
might get a hold, and do serious dan\age.

Even if a favorable rijjening season fol-
lows good hyacinth bulbs will be scarce
and dear, and it behooves buyers to be
especially careful in buying in, as much
inferior stuff is bound to be put upon the
market. Bather rely upon well known
and tried fii-ms for supplies, than be
tempted hy iow quotations from tliose
whom you know nothing about.

Tulips escaped far better than hya-
cinths; being later they missed some of
the more severe frosts, still, owing to the
cold .sunless flowering time, blooms were
very poor; however, the foliage has not
suffered much, and fairly good bulbs may
be expected, though prices will be slightly
in advance of last season.

-Narcissi are Ijeing cultivated far more
extensively in Holland than they were a
few yeni'S since. Enormous stocks of
Horsflcldii, Emperor, Empress, poeticus
ornatus, etc.. are to be seen where a few
beds only were found in the past. The
narcissus is so hardy that bad weather
hardly affects it seriously, the blooms
may be injured, but given a good matur-
ing time the bulbs will turn out ail right.

The less hardy Polyanthus narcissii
have been badly treated by the Spring
frosts, and we expect an advance in
prices.

We will now take the principal centers
of the bulb growing industry, and give a
few notes upon typical nurseries in each
district. Our readers must not suppose
that the firms described are tlie only ones
of note, and we trust that the many
grower's we have overlooked will not feel
neglected; it is self-evident that we can-
not do more than describe one in twenty
or thirty, or our notes would swell out
into a volume.

Haarlem is perhaps the oldest center of
the bulb growing industry, Ijut at the
present time land is too valuable in the
iuimcdiato viciiut.v of the city to be con-
vei'tf.'d into nui'series.

Overveen, a kind of suburb of Haarlem,
is a great place for bulbs, and h.vacinths
in particular, here is found the old estab-
lished firm of Messrs. Byvoet Bros.,
whose chief specialty is the hyacinth, of
which they cultivate many acres, and
which the.v certainl,y grow to perfection.
Finding tliat tulips like a change of soil,
this firm has wiselj' taken some land to
the noi-th of Haai'lem, which suits them
better than the older soil of Overveen,
Here a large amount of land is devoted
to this popular bulb. Ranunculi, ane-
mones, gladioli, are also gr-own in large
(ptantities, besides man.v other bulbs too
numerous to mention.

Hillegom,a large village between Haar-
lem and L'iden, is one of the most im-
portant place.i in the bulb district. Here
there is a good variet.v of soil, pure sand
for h.vacinths, and peaty soil for such
subjects as prefer it.

We will take two flrins as representa-
tive of Hillegom — Messrs. M. Van Wa-
veren & Sons, and Messrs. E. Van der
.Schoot & Son.

Messrs. M. Van Waver'en & .Sons have
some 150 acr'es of bind devoted to bulljs
and seeds. Hyacinths receive special at>-
tention; we noted one field f)f some two
acres, all voung stock, each bed contain-
ing from" 6,000 to 10,000 bulbs. We
asked our guide to make a guess at the
total number of " babies "in this nurser-y ;
hegaveitu]!' Tulips have equal atten-
tion with hyacinths, and gi'eat breadths
of the leading kinds are to Ire seen, be-
sides many rrew and choice varieties iir
snraller plots. This firm was one of the
fir-st in Holland to grow narcissi, and
although they have not gotre in for such
a complete collection as some of their
neighbors, still they hold very large
stocks of Emperor, Em|iress, poeticus
ornatus, etc.; they also have a numljer of
beds of very ])rouiiBiiig seedlings, some of
which will, without doubt, make a narrre
for themselves in the daffodil world in the
near future. Spanish and English irises
are grown in gr'eat numbers, and a host

of other things in smaller proportion.

Messrs. R. Van der Schoot & Son culti-
vate 1.53 acres of blubs. This lirm goes
on tlie principle of growiiiglargebreadths
of the most popular varieties, whether it
be of hyacinths, tulips or narcissi. Here
one sees enormous numbers of hyacinths
in all stage.s — babies, two-year-olds, bed-
ders and matured bulbs, destined for pot
work.

The favorite kindsof narcissiai-egrowu
in enormous nunrbers; we were jjartic ii-
larl.y struck with abreadthol 4' jacres of
Horsfieldi looking as strong and healthy
as could be desir'cd. Another ver.y lar'ge
piece of ornatus in full bloom was a fine
sight. Other subjects which receive spe-
cial attention at the hands of this firm
are gladioli, irises, crocus, etc., besides
these bulbous plants a large collection of
herbaceous plants is grown.

Lisse is a village wher'C the bulb indus-
try has not been so long established as
at the places previously urentioned, nev-
ertheless, a lar'ge area of land is rrow con-
verted into bulb farms, and much of the
produce is equal to that from any other
district.

Messrs. Segers Bros, is one ot the prin-
cipal firms here, though there ar-e many
other growers large and small. We wei-e
favorably impressed by tlie stock we saw
in these nurseries; all the leading varie-
ties of hyacinths, tulips and trarcissi were
grown in large numbers, and the whole
establishment bore the marks of careful
and intelligent management.

I..eiden, is a vei'y interesting old city,
noted for its university and schools.
There are not rrrany bulbs grown in the
immediate vicinit.v of the town, but the
noted firm of de Graaff Bros, have their
establishment here. This firm make tulips
and narcissi their* chief specialitiHS. Of
the latter their collection is b.v far the
most complete in Holland, while the two
seedlings. Mure, de Graaff and Glory of
Leiden sent out by them some years
ago have gained a very wide reputation
and liave found their way to nearly every
civilized part of the world. Messrs. de
Graaff also grow a fine lot of amaryllis
(hippeastrum), and their collection of
rare bulbs and herbaceous plants must be
almost unique. Besides their gardens
near Leiden, they have others at Sasseu-
heiur and other places to secure change
of soil. Noordwijk, a village some miles
west of Leiden, and quite close to the ai'^i,
has in later years become a very iuipor
taut center for the growth of tulips.
There are probably more tulips cultivated
here than in the environs of any other
town or village in Holland.

Messrs. J. der Groot & Sons is the firm
we select to represent this center. These
growers cultivate a very large area of
land, principally cropped with tulips,
though hyacinths receive a fair share (pf
attention, and the more popular kinds of
nar-cissi are grown in large nurrrbers.
Crocuses are also largely grown, and
many other things in smaller quantities.
This year during one week early in May
there might be seen on the farm of this
firm a sti'ctch of tulips eight acres in ex-
tent, a trul.v impressive sight. — The Hor-
ticultural .Advertiser (English).

"Beautle's Flower Garden."

Editor Florists^ Exchange.

Some time ago a correspondent sent us
a package of flower seeds put up by the
Woi'ld Seed Co., Bo.ston, Mass. The pack-
age boi'e the legend " Beautle's Flower
Garden." etc., and purpoi'ted to contain
300 varieties of the "very best flower
seeds" and till for five cerrts. Arr exanrin-
atiou revealed tire following interesting
fa-ts:

The bulk waschaff and seeds of r-ed top
and timoth.v, but there were a few large
seeds that would materially effect the
per cent, by weight. The large seeds
were jiicked out and found to be 23.1 per
cent, of the whole sample. They were:
Sunfiower-, 2; sweet pea, 1; Convolvulus
minor, 6; .tagetes, 6; parsnip, 4; com-
melina, 2. The remaining 76.9 per cent,
was then examined and in this were
found chaff of red top and dirt, o,") per
cent.; red top seed. 30 per cent.; timo-
thy, 10 per cent. The remaining 5 per
cent, consisted of the following kinds:
Sorrel, 7; dianthus. 6; Plantago aris-
tata, 2; Atropa belladona, 2 ; brassica
sp., 1; trifolium sp., 1; specularia sp.,
4; coi'eopsis. 12; pairicum sp., 1: vero-
nica sp., 1; Myosotis intermedia, I. Be-
sides these there were a few undetermined
seeds. We tried to buy more of this firm's
seed but without result, so this report
deals only with the packet first received.

A. .1. PlETERS.

In charge of Pure Seed Investigations,
Divisi 11 of Botany. Department of
Agriculture.

In 3 and 4 in. pots, $ 1 0 per 1 00.

Bride, liridesmald. Duchess de Itrabant,

Little White Pet, Maman Cochet,

Mareohal Nlel, Marie Gulllut,

Meteor, Piuk Soupert,

THE EL7&BETH NURSERY CO. Elizabeth, N J.

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Established 18T(

Ihcorpobatbd 1890.

COXSEEDCO.

CALIFORNIA SEEDS A SPECIALTY.

Growers of Onion, Lettuce, Carrot, Sweet
Peas, Asters and Cosmos.

34 Gansevoort St., 411, 413, 415 Sansome SL|

NEW YORK. SAN FRANCISCO.

M-^ntlMn tbe Florists' Exchange when writing.

ROEMER'S SUP£RB prize PANSIES

The finest strain of Piinsles In the World.
Introducerand Grower of all ihe leading Novelties

Highest Awanl, International Exhibition Ham-
burg, 18'J7. Catalogue frtjc on application.

FRED. ROEMER, Seed Grower,

QUEDLINBURG. GERMANY.

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I PLANT SEED CO. 1

« Wholesale Merchants. <g

Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

RAWSON'S

"Arlington Tested Seeds"

Are now well known to some FLOKISTS, we
want them known to all FLOKIsTS. Special
price list sent on application.

W. W. RAWSON & CO.

12 and 13 Fanenll Hall Sq. BOSTON, MASS

Mention th** Florlstn" Exchanee when wrltlnif

EEDS for Profit
Sweet Peas I

I ^B FLORISTS-

k. W FLOWER
^^ SEEDS

T Wholesale Catalogue on application.

I WEEBER & DON, ""^iLlZtT

ii 114 Chamber.s St., New York City.

Mention the KmrimH Kacnange wneg wninf

I ....Bulbs, Plants

* OF ALL KINDS.

I HULSEBOSCH BROS.,

f ENGLEWOOD, N. J.

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FREESIA BULBS

Refracta alba and Hybrids.
TRY

CALIFORNIA GROWN BULBS

Save the duty and get sound stock,
true to variety.

HEADQUARTERS FOR

CALLA /ETHIOPICA.

Order earlj', if you wi^h to secure ful
delivery. Ask for prices.

GERMtlN FRUIT CO., Lostngeles,Cal.

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606

Thb Plorists' Exchange.

T.

Professor Frederick W. Mally, of Hulen,
Texas, a practical nursoryman, lias been
elected State Kntumnldgist cif Texas, and
profesHor of Eiit(iniiilnf.'y in the Agricul-
tural and Mecluiiiic-'Ml ('•ilic^'i'- He is well
fitted b,v Htudy and experience for his
new position.

' Nurserymen to Discuss Prices. — The

National Nurseryman announces that a
meeting of growers of nur.ser.v stock will
probably be held in Chicago previous to
theforthcomingconvention, adding: " In-
dications are that the effect of the cold
weather of last Februar.v, widespread
and marked, will be to cause a sharp ad-
vance in prices of nursery stock. It is
probable that the supply of pear has been
cut down to a remarkable extent. An
experienced grower said a few days ago
that in his opinion prices on pear will
jump to .f2.')0 per thousand and that
prices on other stock will advance
rapidly."

Removing Branches and Limbs
fk-om Trees in Pull Leaf. — What is the
effect on shade and other trees of remov-
ing branches and limbs when they are
in full leaf. What work is considered
authoritative on the above point, also on
their cultivation.— .J. D. (_'.

— This operation tends to weaken (in the
growing season) that part of the tree
from which removed, in proportion to
the amount taken, and to strengthen
other parts untouched. As an example
of weakness from such pruning and con-
sequent stuntedness, note a very old
hedge that has been constantly pruned,
and see how slender thestemsare in com-
parison with similar trees, same age, un-
pruned. Pruning of this character ma.y
be advantageous in many cases, if judi-
ciously done. Entire removal of foliage
will kill as a general thing. No particu-
lar book can be referred to as authority
in this matter. It is, I believe, generally
recognized correct as above stated. Pro-
fessor Bailey is author of "The Pruning
Book," and I know of no work on culti-
vation of plants as individuals, except as
told in Bailey's Nnr6er.y Book. Several
good books on landscape gardening give
valuable hints in general — as those by
Maynard, Parsons, Bailev and others. —
S. M. M.

Spraying.— It is marvelous what spray-
ing has done and is doing for horticul-
ture. The ravages of insects on fruit and
foliage have no doubt discouraged many
persons from planting certain desirable
things. Putting aside the San JosS scale,
which has already had more than its
share of discussion in the past few years,
the elm and most all evergreens have
chiefly suffered — the former from the leaf
beetle and the latter from red spider. The
largest immuuit.v from human attack is
had by the spider. Evergreens get pos-
sessed by these minute creatures and be-
come virtually smothered with them, dy-
ing graduall.y. I witnessed the destruc-
tion of one of the most beautiful hedges
of Norway spruce, which had become so
infected as to make it a menace to other
near-by evergreens as wellasanunsightl.v
object. Spraying has placed greater re-
sp<jnsil)ilities on the shoulders of the h()r-
ticultnrist, for by its means, if taken in
time and properl.vused, almost all insects
and fungi may be controlled. Kerosene
emulsion is an effective spray against red
spider, though where trees have been
neglected many years, and have become
bare of foliage and haggard, it is often
most satisfactory to apply the axe and
supply the brush-heap to be immediately
burned. I^eaf-eating insects are always
best reached by pDisim solutions, such
as Paris green. It isbicuniing quiteusual
to use the latter in connection with Bor-
deaux mixture, making the spray against
fungi as well as insects. The spraying
apparatus should become tools for regu-
lar use wherever there are trees, and
when this becomes an established rule,
pests will be under fair subjection. Both
sulpnnr and lime are known to be puri-
iiers and are much used in greenhouses to
check mildew and rot. But their use
should be extended further to man.v out-
side cases. Root diseases, particularly
among evergreens and small plants, are
not infrequent, and an application of sul-
phur or lime will usually be found helpful.
The English gooseberry has found ill-
favor in the United States because of mil-
dew attacks on the leaves. Powdered
lime sprinkled over the plant, as sulphur
is used in greenhouses on rose leaves, has
been found entirely effective. An impor-
tant thing for the person who sprays is
to learn that delays are dangerous.

Spray early and at regular intervals.
These pests do not come with a flare of
trumpets, and signs of their presence
should not be waited for. Spray any-
how, as prevention is always better than
a cure.

Clematis flammula vs. C. panicu-
lata. — Popular approval has placed
Clematis paniculata within a short time
in the front ranks among vines, and it is
no doubt well merited. But the older
species, though similar in most respects,
has suffered by the advancement of its
relative, and is but little inquired for any
more. While the acquisition of paniculata
should never be regretted, yet we may be
sorry if C. flanimula is "laid on the shelf,"
for it can be made very useful in prolong-
ing the succession of flowers, blooming
before the other, with which it may be
permitted to mingle. Nurserymen, and
no doubt others, are prone to drop old
things for the new, and many valuable
things are thus lost to view for years,
until some one of a new generation dis-
covers their merits and brings them again
to light. S. Mendelson Meehan.

Our Holland Letter.

Last week I went to Boskoop to look
over the shrubs'and trees. These I found
in a perfectly healthy condition and either
in bloom or splendidly budded. In that
region the soiiis " moory " and very low,
and as in our bulb country all depends
on a regular rotation of crops. As soon
as the ground has been prepared (the
manure is composed of superphosphate
16 per cent, and Chili satpeter with Hme),
on ever.v nursery rhododendrons and cle-
matis are planted and remain there for
two years. The third year their place is
occupied by azaleas. These cannot stand
fresh manure. I observed some fine stock
that will be ready for export next Au-
tumn: many rhododendrons (not hardy)
for forcing in several kinds and colors. As
a novelty Koster & Sons showed me a
soft pure .yellow rhododendron, probably
the only one in existence. It is a seedling,
and it will be some years yet before it
will he introduced in the trade. There
were also box-trees, pyramids and stand-
ards (quite hardy), and lilacs for forcing,
grown in pots by the thousand. Azalea
mollis sinensis, an improved Azalea mol-
lis (better color), is hardly known in
America, but it has a big demand in Eng-
land. Most of the above mentioned plants
are exported to European countries;
only a small part finding their way to
.America. The Boskoop nurserymen in-
form me that American dealers do not
like to pa.v reasonable prices; desiring
plants for little mone.y,they never see the
best kinds or the finest varieties.

B.

STRAWBERRY PLANTS

Lloyd, Skaford, Gandt, Earliest, Bbandy-
wiNB, TENNKS8KK, Eto., $2.00 per 1000.

TOMATO PI/ANTS, Stonb, Pbbfbotion, Para-
gon, 11.00 per 1000.

CABBAGE PI^ANTS, Early Jerset Wake-
FIELD, Eably Summer, Succession, f l.OO per 1000.

E. C. HARGADINE, - Felton, Del.

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HOME OF CHOICE TREES

AND HARDY PLANTS.

CDD/-IA1 XI PC i Azalea Amcena, Rliododen-
SHbtiAi. I IKS ^ j^„„j Kalmias. Blue Spruce.

NEW INTRODUCTIONS OF HARDY PERENNIALS.

NEWPORT NURSERIES, Newport, R.I.

Frank Brunton, Mgr.

i;^~CatakiKue free.

Vegetable Plants

TO CLOSE OUT.

Large Stocky plants of Stone and Beauty
Tomato, Bull Nose Peppers and Su'-w Ball
Cauliflower, at $1.00 ptT 1000; $8 CO per 111.000.

GUSTAV PITZOHKA, ■ Bristol, Pa,

CLEIWLAXIS

SPECIAL OFFER OF YOUNG PLANTS.

Florlets, why not try Krowinpr a few Clematis
for your own trade; they will suit you better
than imported or fleld-grown stock. I offer a
choice lot of young plants, well hardened, in
10 or more beflt kinds, free by mail, 10 for
$1 00 or S8 00 per 100. 25 at 1(10 rates. Also
strong plants from 5 in. pots, $2 50 per doz.

F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, III.

EVERGREEN!

An IMMENSE STOCK of both large
and small sized Everureeii Trees, in
great variety. Also Everjjrreen Sbrubs.

CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED.

THE W. H. MOON CO. Morrisvllie. Pa.

VEGETABLE PLANTS

CELERY, White Plume. Golden Self-BlaDchlng.
New Rose and other varieties, strong plants, )5c.
per 100; $1.00 per 1000. U by mall, add lUc. per 100.

CABBAGE, H. Succession, Early Summer, Flat
Dutch, Drumhead Savoy. and olhervarletlea.Btrong
field planta, 15c. per 100; |1 00 a 1000; J8.50 a 10,000.
If by mall, add 10 cents per 100.

TOMATO, EGG and PEPPER in variety.
Send for price list. Cash with order.

R. VINCENT JR. i SON, White Marsh, Md.

P. OUWERKERK

1123 Summit Ave., Jersey City, N. J.

Just received from our Holland Nurseries

RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS,

SPIRAEA JAPONICA, LILIUM SPECIOSUM

P/EONIES, BLEEDING HEART

POT GROWN LILACS, HYDRANGEAINSORTS.

CLEMATIS and H. P. ROSES, in the best sorts.

PRICES MODERATE.
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F. &, F. NURSERIES

Wholesale
GroiverB.

TREES AND PLANTS in full assortment.

Mention th» FlorUta' EaEchang* whan writing.

SPRINGFIELB,
NEW JERSEY.

Trade Cataloirne
Free.

SWEET BAY TREES

.A.SK: FOE. IPE.IOES.

BOBBINK & ATKINS, = Rutherford, N. J.

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FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL

FOR ORCHARD AND GARDEN

Small Fruits. Grapes, Shrubs, Climbing Plants,

- Roses, Evergreens. Hardy Plants, Pafonles. «

lArffeat and cliolccst colleL-tloni la Amerlc*.

BEST NOVELTIES

Descriptive Illustrated t-'atalogue free.

^ELLWANCER & BARRY.

MOUNT HOPE NURSERIES. Rochester, n!
Flft^-nlntb Tear.

PLANTS

Tomato, Cab-
bage, Celery,
Pepper, Etc.,
cheap In large
lots. Price List Free,

J. S. LINTHICUM,

Woodwardsville, A. A. Co., Maryland.

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5,000 Berberis Vulgaris

4,000 Berberis Vulgaris Purpurea

10,000 Berberis Thxtnbergii

Prices and sizes on application.

T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass.

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SPECIMEN

FVERGREEN TREES

For Tubs and Vases for Decoration.

CHAS. B. HOBNOR & SON,

Horticulturists and Nurserymen, MT. HOLLY, N.J,

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VEGETABLE PLANTS

LARGE TRANSPLANTED PLANTS

CAULIFLOWER, E«rly Snowball, »2.00 per 1000.
-rnuATn Beauty, Stone, and otber varieties, $2.00
TUMATO, per 1000.

PEPPERS, I!ul>y King and Bull NoBC, $2.00 per 1000.

J. C. SCHMIDT,

Dristol, Pa.

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Mention the THnrlntB' Gxchansre 'when wrltlnir.

PEACH AND PLUM TREES delTerVi's'ss.

Reliable and clean stock at low wholesale rates. All
desirable leading varieties of PEACHES, old and
new, In fruiting orchards. Have the new Triumph,
(«reenNboro, and Hneed fruiting. Buds can be
supplied In season at low rates.

Very large stock of PI.UW TREES, all on plum
rootfl, one and two years. Buds can be supplied of
tbese also, either from nuraerleH or orchard trees. Have
all the leading Japanese varieties. Abundance, Bar-
bank, Chabot, Satsuma, Wlllard and others ; also the
new Red J une and Wickson In good supply.

Usual supply also of Asparagus Roots to offer.

ALEX. PULLEN,M)i'°'<)Nurseries, Mllford, DbI.

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mm. AMERICA

The ideal pot and bedding GERANIUM,
exquisite, striking coloring ; enormously
floriferous; dwarf and strong In growth.

Orders booked now. Photos free.

HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa.

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BABY PRIMROSES

A Good Novelty for Winter Season.

For pot and bench culture, treatment like violets; In
bloom Chrisiinas and Easter, also ut^eful cut tlowers,
3 Inch puts, $lu.tHlper 100; 2 Inch, US 00 per 100; rooted
ciittlnga, 2 nmntlis old, fSOO; 1 month, *3 00; sample
duz., by mall. -i^l.OO. Cash with onler, please.

ALBERT KNAPPER, Frankford, Phila., Pa.

CLEMATIST,
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ALTERNANTHERA

RED AND YELLOW

Strong plants, finely colored,
$2,oo per too; $18.00 per 1000.

J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa.

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KAISERIN ROSES

FOR SUMMER BLOOMING.

200 two-year-old plants in 4 inch pots,
SIO.OO per 100; «il8.00 for the 300.

CHAS. E.MEEHAN,6ermantown, Phila.

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ALL GOOD STOCK

Pelargoniums, Victor and Salisbury, 3 In. pots, $4 a 100
Geraniums. La Favorite and Mme. Pallerol. 2!^ In. note,
*2 a 100. Fuchsias, Storm King, Avalanche and Elm
CItv. '21^ In., r^ 50 a 100. VInca Var.. 3 In., f 3 a 100. Cash
with order. \VM. J. Chinnicli, Trenton, \. J.
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June 10, 1899.

Xhs F=lorists' Excht^nge.

607

ASTER PLANTS

TO CLOSE OUT.

Pine, largpe etocky plaotR of Queen of the
MHrket,Semple'8,Truffaut'8.Vict<)ria and Giant
Comet, at $3.00 per lUOO, 5O0 at lODU rate, by
express.

Satisfaction Gdabantked.

GUSTAV PITZONKA, - Bristol, Pa.

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2,000 GERANIUMS, diffeient colors.
2,000 GERANIUMS, double white.

Shorf, hushy plantf , from 4 inch pots.
2,000 VINCA ROSEA, 10 to 12 inch high.
200 COB/tA SCANDENS, 15 to 20 ft. long
3,000 different COLEUS, 3 inch pots.
500 FEVERFEW, in bloom.

G&MMiNN, 7th Ave. and 120th St., N.Y.

Mph r Inn thf* Florlfrta' Rychangp whp'Ti writing.

LOOK ALIVE!

Mixed, 7 best varieties, from 5 to

PEHRGOMIllHS IS^Tm'"''' '" '""'• """^

CIIPUCIIC 3 beat commercial varieties, from i and
rUbnolBo 5 Incti pots, only $5.00 Der 100.

All fine stock. tS^Cash with order.

LOUIS SAUNGEE, Philadelphia, Pa.

FISHERS' LANE EAST.

Manager Gbovbdalk Nurseries.
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Trittnr

SPECIAL QUOTATIONS

C'yclnincn PerHiciini .SpliMideiiM <iiii., floeet
Btffiln In t(n- world. In -1 inie roUire, aes'd from 2^ In.
pota. *l,iKi per net; ;t;:r. ini ih-t IrtXi. Kntanin Bor-
honiciiaml Driici'iin I ndi visit, atrone, from flata,
fiW per im lU-uonin K«'x. extra well grown, from
4 In. potfl. iiseortrd, ^lO.OU per 100. Cliinpse Priiii-
roae (fringed foliage », In 6 colors, atraia puperli to any,
Cinerarin liyb. ninx. eraucliflnra, tcrnnflt-
Horn nana, plenlHflima, cicriilea. kenned-
iiiia.nana, the above from flats, ready July Ist,
f.1.75 per 100; $15 OO per 1000. Satisfaction guaranteed.
PAUL WADER. East Stroudsburg:, Pa.
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FINE PLANTS CHEAP

Out of'iH iucb Pots.

rfil rnC ^I^.O"^' Verschaffeltll, $2.00 per 100.
vULClij j'5-!?'^,' p.V'd'^n Hedder, 2.00 perlOO.

, / lo!(MiO Mixed varieties! 200 per im.

10,000 Salvia Clara Redman, 200 perlOO.

1 000 C'yperuB A iteniifolius, 3.00 perlOO.

10,000 Red aud \pllon- Alternnutlieras,

$2.00 per 100. Cash with order, pieaee.

NICHOLAS AMOS, Crestline, Ohio.

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GERANIUIi/IS

Beet standard sorte,
from 2'/^ inch pota,
83,00 per 100.

VINCA MAJOR VARIEGATAliVAw
ASPARAGUS VERTICILLATUS,

(Hardy). 3 in. pots, $6 00 per 100.

NATHAN SMITHS SON, Adrian, Mich.

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COLEUS

Per IIX)
VerBchnfTellii sod (ioliien Brdiler, 3 Inch j:2 UO

GERANIUMS.

Very best eorta, 3 inch 4 00

•' " 21nch 2 00

Ivy '■ 3lnch 5 00

Rose, 3lnch 4 00

CANNAS. best beddlnB sorts. 3 Inch 3 00

AGERATIIM. Tapis Ulue and White Cap, 31n.. 3 00

" I'rincess Pauline, 31d 4 00

HELIOTROPE, Madame. liruant and White

Lady. 3 In 3 00

FUCHSIAS, In 5 best varieties, 3 Inch 3 50

8WAINSONA, white, 3 In 5 00

COBjEA SCANDENS, extra flne.S Inch.-... 4 00

SWILAX, fine, send for sample 1 00

Satisfaction Guaranteed. Cash with Order.

GEORGE L MILLER, Newark, Ohio.

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SWEET PEBIi

J. C. SCHMIDT,

Large flowering varieties,
very fine, 20c. a 100 ; $1.50 a
lOOO. If by mall add 10c. a 100.

Bristol, Pa.

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T

ANters, Comet, white, piok, carmine, 3 Inch

nr.is. Jl 110 per 1(0.
Verhenas, mixed, 2 inch pots, $2.00 per 100.
l^lilte AKcatuin, 3!^; incli puts, strong,

$i.llU per lUii. ; «' Cash, please.

EDWARD B. JACKSON, Stamford, Conn.

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CHRYSANTHEMUMS

strong. Iiealtiiy, extra Hue stuck, not weak, short
plants from 2\^ luiti pot . never so good plants before.

KAULY—ll rgmann, i: hinson. Glory of the Pacific,
S mpsoD, vvbllldlti, Lager, Lady FItzwygram, Marie
Louise, Ivory.

MlDyEASON TO LATE— Pink Ivory. Queen, Cnl-
llngfordll. G. W. Cbllds. L. Canning. Mrs Black. Mrs.
Per loe. Mrs. Murdock, Dalll-douze, Modesto, Major
HunnafTon. Cash With Order, Please

CHAS. ZIMMER, West Collingswood, N. J.

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>avFR

,j£!<\ IVI

IN GOOD, STRONG, HEALTHY,

CARNATION PLANTS

From 2J^ In. pots. Flora Hill, Jubilee, Triumph and
Morello at $2.25 per 100 Albertlnl, Bridesmaid and
Kohlnoor at $1.50 per 100. liuse Queen. Feacb Blow,
Wm. Scott. L. McGowan and Meteor at $1.25 per 100.

FUCHSIAS, 14 good vara. 2H In. pots, at $1.50 per
100 to close out, we need the room. Cash with order.

LOGAN AVE. GREENHOUSES, Danville,!!!.

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CARNATIONS

strongly rooted and must be sold to make
room. Flora Hill, Armazindy, Mayor Pingree,
$3.00 per 100 ; $15.00 per 1000.

HarriBOn'9 White, Po'tla, Scott, Eldorado,
Rose Queen, McGowan, $1.25 a 100 ; $10 a 1000.

JOS. RENARD, Unionvills, Chester Co., Pa.

WM. MURPHY

■■■

WiioiesaieGa[iiatioiiG[owBr i

STATION F ■

'■ CINCINNATI, OHIO ■■■

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...SEIB OTJI^...

Prize Advertisement

in previous issues. Two sample seed-
ling CARNATION Plants 8ent free by
mail on receipt of 10 cents. Send for
circular. See our other advertisements.

Amorican Rose Company, Washington, D.G.

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S F. Dorner & Sons Co. S

: CARNATIONS :

LA FAYETTE, IND.

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CARNATIONS, Rooted Cuttings.

Healthy stock, from soil.
15,0110 Victor, $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000
S'^O McGo-n-au for $3.60

300 Hydrangea Otaska for $6.00.

'Mums all sold. Cash with order

JOHN HACKETT & CO.,

6*.id St., near Elmwood Ave., PHIIjA,, PA.

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CHRYSANTHEMUMS

STRONG, HEALTHY STOCK.

Pennsylvania, rooted cuttings, $15 a 1(00

" from 2J4 inch potB, $20 a 1000

Miss Georifiana Pitctaer. Ceneral

■^Toodford, and 30 other leading varieties.

Honted cuttinKS $10.no per 1000

Plants from 2J-4 inch pots, 15.00 '*
Cash Willi Order, Pienne.

EMILLEULY, Angelique St. S Summit Ave.

WEST HOBOKEN, N.J.

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IF YOU WANT TO CROW

CUT'MUMS-PROFIT

For an early pure white, I recommend you,
by my own experience, to grow the

MERRY MONARCH.

The first flowers, which are very larpe, bring
from $1.6(1 to 53.(0 per dozen, and the large
number of side shoots which come out after-
wards, often from 26 to 40 on one plant, bear
also lartre flowers for funeral designs, which
make it very valuable. Please read testimonials
"I have seen the Merry Monarch "Mum In bloom and
can recommend Itasihebesteiirllest white, most profit-
able chrysanthemum In existence."

Henry F. Miohkll.

Testimonials also from Wm. J. Baker and

Edward Reid, Wholesale Florists. Phila., Pa.

Strong rooted cattingH now ready,

»S.50 per 100 ; SSO.OO per 1000.

Cash with your order, please.

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

Wholesale Grower of Pot Plants,

1012 Ontario st., Rising Sun. Phila., Pa.

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CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Good strong, bealthy stock of the following
well-known varieties:
Mme. F. Bergmann Rose Owen

Ivory Eugene Dallledooze

The Queen Wm. H. Lincoln

Mrs. Jerome Jones Mrs. J. G. WhIlldiD

Etolle de Lyon V. H, Hallock

NIveuB Culllugfordll

Minerva Bessie Burton

Liberty Modesto

Eonnaffon Mrs. Murdock

Mrs. J. J. Glessner J. G. Woodford

From 2i4 In. pots, $2.00 per 100; per 1000, $15.00.
Cash TCith Order.

R. VINCENT JR. i SON, White Marsh, Md.

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GHBYSmiTIIElilDIIIS j

PLANT THEM NOW. ■

Extra fine, well grown stock, n
from 2 and 2J^ inch pots. ^

EARLY VARIETIES. pgrioo S

Geo. S. Kalb |3.00 5

Wm. Simpson 3.00 ■

Mrs. E. G. Hill 3.00 m

Mrs. H. Robinson 3.00 |

Ivory 3.00 ■

Glory of the Pacific 3 00 ■

MrH. John Whilldlo 300 ■

Merry Mooaroh 3.00 ■

MID-SEASON TO LATE. p„ioo 5

Vi viand-Morel $3 UO m

Golden Wedding 4.00 ■

Maud Dean 4.00 ■

Wm. H. Lincoln '6.50 m

MrH. S. T. Murdock 3.00 ■

Golden Flume 3 00 ■

E. Dailledouze 3 50 H

Modesto 3.50 ^

Ten plants at 100 rates. ■

Send for complete list of New and 5

Standard Varieties. 5

Five per cent, discount on all orders ■

amounting to $6.00 or over. ■

Special discounts on large orders. ■

H.WEBER nONS, Oakland, Ml S

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Her Majesty, Souv. de Sale, Gertrude, Laura
Wilmer, 2^ inch pots, $4.00 per 100.

Campbell, Russian, California, Shoenbrun, Luxonne, Prin-

HARDY PIIMKS

W I Vy L C I O cess o£ Wales, $3.00 per 100
THE CONARD & JONES COMPANY, 'West Grove, Pa.

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HOW TO GROW CHRYSANTHEMUMS

82 pages, well illustrated. A practical compilation of matter contributed by many of the
leading experts of the day. By far the best work on this subject ever written. It contains
instructions for each month in the year, also chapters on Training,' Diseases, Seed Saving, etc.

01srri"Y" 25 CE^STTS.
Published by AMERICAN QARDENINQ, 133 Liberty Street, New York.

UCUf PADMATiflM AIHA The orlgloator, Mr. Caspar Aul, has at last decided to let It go, color a
llQfW OHnilH I lUH nUlfln llttle deeper than Argyle, but brighter. It baa produced more Oowers
than any variety wc liave, tested five years. 11.50 per doz. ; f S.OO per 100 ; |7t).00 per 1000.

UAnlllTA lljiCCAIsrCiyA The hottest selling plant for retail, fine for ferneries, makes line 3 or 4 In.
nAnAHIA nia«aAnUCiinA put plants, 2 In. pots, II a doz., (6 a 100. 3 In. pots, (1.50 a doz., fS a 10O.

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI strong, «« m. pots, $7.00 per m

ANTHERICUM VARIEGATUM strong, 2«in pots, rso per m

DDCrC Bride, 3 In., W.OO perlOO; »35,0ll per 1000. „„„

nUotO Bridesmaid, 3 In., 14.00 per lOUi t35.uo per vm. t»"Tenii8, cash or C. O. D.

Mention this paper. C. MERKEL & SON, Mcntor, Ohio.

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WE HAVE THEIVI,
NONE BETTER!

CARNATIONS

ROOTED CUTTINGS FROM SAND AND
SOIL, GOOD, STRONG, CLEAN STOCK

AWTLLIAM SCOTT $1 50 per 100

DAYBREAK 1 50

PORTIA 1 50

ALASKA $1 50 per 100

McGOWAN 2 00

AlBERTINT 2 00

GENESEE $2 50 per 100

NEW YORK 5 00

EVELINA 5 00

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI,

In 3, 4 and 6
inch pots.

BABY PRIMROSE,

In 4 inch
pots.

Liberal di'icoun for liberal orders. All ship-
ments will be well packed. We will endeavor to
please you. Send in your orders early. Write us
your wants; we can supply them.

LAKEVIEW ROSE GARDENS,

DRAGJENA INDIVISA,

In 5 and 6
Inch pots.

Wholesale Growers of

Cut Flowers, Plants

and Palms.

JAMESTOWN, N.Y.

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608

The Rlorisxs' Exchttnge.

eosES.

Carrying: Over Roses.

Is it sate and profitable to run Bride
and Itridesmaid for tbe third year— I
mean ijlante that were left in last year —
run them anotheryearon raised benches,
soil five inches deep? I intend to rest
them upon the beginning of July until
the middle of August. What is the best
method after pruning, to tie the plants
straight or to tie them down in arch
shape? How much of the old soil should
be taken off? I thought of taking off
two inches and putting on three inches
of good soil.— St BSfRinER.

—It is perfectly save to run Bride and
Bridesmaid for the third year, providing
they are rested with judgment. Do not
allow the wood to become shriveled dur-
ing the resting period. Take off as much
of the old soil as possible without inter-
fering with the roots, then add enough
of new soil to till up the bench. This
should not be dune until it is time to
start the roses again. If the house is of
a reasonaljle height nothing will be
gained b.v arching the old shoots over;
but if the house is a low one then it will
be necessary to tie them down to keep
the new growtli from the glass.

Black Spot on Roses.

The best way to fight black spot is to
]iick off immediately each and every leaf
thatisatHictedaudburnit. This disease is
contagious therefore it is most advisaldo
to pick off the leaves before the spores
got ripe and burst. If taken in time it is
seldom that the trouble attains a viru-
lent form, but if It persists, a fine spray-
ing on bright days, once a week, with
the ammoniacal of carbonate of copper
will be found bcneflcial. If the plants are
healthy an application of liquid manure
with one-half pound nitrate of soda
added to the barrel, given once a week
for two or three weeks, will prove agood
preventive.

Annandale (N. Y.) Rose Show.

Annandale's eleventh Rose Show will
be held June 14 and 15 next. In addition
to classes for roses there are those for
window plants, begonias, fuchsias, etc.;
collections of stove and greenhouse
plants, ferns, gloxinias, etc. A silver cup
is offered for best twenty-four distinct
varieties of roses, three of each, shown
on boards. Siebreclit & Son offer a silver
cup for best specimen nepenthes and the
Dutchess County f 10 for best collection
of old-fashioned garden flowers. Prizes
are also offered for fruits and vegetables.
The judges will be J. N. Lewis, Professor
Olssen, C. H. Ripley, F. K. Newbold, R.
W. Allen, Thos. Emerson and H.Siebrecht.
Owen G. Owen, Barrytown, P. O., N. Y.,
is secretary.

The Amateur Horticultural Society of
Springfield, Mass., at a recent meeting
voted not to hold a rose show this June
on account of the dry weather and the
scarcity of flowers. It would be impos-
sible to have a show that would com-
pare well with those of former years,
with the material now in sight. It was
decided, however, to hold a big dahlia
show in the Fall, as there are many
dahlia growers in this cit.v. Mr. Peacock,
of .\tco, N. J., will exhibit in this show
some of his fine productions. The usual
postponement of the meetings for July
and August was voted. It was also de-
cided to accept the invitation of the
Holy oke Society to exhibit in the show
of roses to be held there shortly.

10,000 F»I^^^.rVTS

Your choice, $1.00 per 100, delivered.

Dwarf, Early=Flowering Cosmos,

BloomB from July until froBt; flue for cutting.
3000 California Dnarf Na»«titrliuiii.
1000 Carex Japoiiica VarieKata.

W. p. CARRE, Florist, MANTUA, N. J.

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RED HLTEBPHTHEBII

8000 plants in good condition
at $2.50 per 100.

Mertnald.

Chestnut Hill

GHASJNiPP,

CASH WIXH ORDHR.

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ipiPEmilL flOLET

Hooted cuttiD(t8 all sold. I have a limited
quantity of ROOTED RUNNERS that are
grand in size and vigor. Price of theae. $40.00
per 1000, S5.00 per 100. Now is the time to get
a stock of this superb flower, the largest, bhiest
and most dout)le violet in cultivation to-day.
It has captured tlrst prize wherever shown
this Winter. Average number of flowers per
plant this season 70.

My new boob on Violet Cnlture goes
-with every order.

address:

W.L MINOR, Brockton, Mass.

588 BELMONT ST,

Mention thw Flori«tii' Bxchang^ when writlnr

Violets iy Snecialty.

Am Now Ready to Supply for Spring

Planting Any Quantity Desired

Marie Louise and California, strong

runners, unrooted, 60c a 100; $a.0O a lUOO.

Strong, rooted, 60c. a 100; $5.00 a 1000.
Princess fle Galles, unrooted, 60c. a 100 ;

$4.00 a h 00. Very strong, rooted, 75c. a 100;

$8 00 a 1000.
La France* new rooted. $500 a 100.
Belle de Braneau, Belle de Cba-

teney and -Wtaite Czar, £4.00 a 100.
Ensllsli Hardy Dbl. Blue, $2.00 a 100.
Cash with order please. No C. O. D. Give
plain address and shipping directions.

SEtCLIFFNURSEIIY, SeaClifM.!., N.Y.

FD. BOULON. Peop.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

CaliloiDia Violet PlaDts

ALL SOLD.

JAMES T. BAKER, Bustleton,Pliila.,Pa.

Mention the Florists' EJxohange when writing.

CRABB & HUNTER,

Violet Specialists sfeBliSi^

from disease, At stock. Write for prices.

SURPLUS ROSES, Brides and 'Maids, lirst-class
stock, from i In. pots. ^i.W per 100.

BEDDING GERAMU.^IS, 4 In. pote, 86.00 a 100;
iromSln. pots, ^.1.00 per 100. All QrBt-cIaBa Btock.

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.

Mention the Florlati' Exchange when writing

FARQUHAR VIOLETS

KunnerB all sold; Btrong plaDta, 2!^i-Inch pots, $i;.50
per 100; $20.00 per 1000. CaBh with order, pleaee.

THOS, F, O'BRIEN,
10 Folsom St., Rosiitiflale, ninss.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

IF YOU NEED ROSES

Send us your ItHt lor prices,

THEC.A.REESERCO.

URBANA, OHIO,
'Wliolesale Rose Growers.

Mention the Plorleta' Exchange when wrltlog.

From 6 inch pots, fine cleau
plants. Gen. Jacqueminot,
La France, Clothilde Sou-
pert. Coquette des Alpes,
Coquette des Blanches, Louise Odier, at 9cent8
all our own roots.

CLEMATIS— Large flowered purpleand white
sorts, in 6 inch pots at 18 cts. Clematis Vir-
glDiaua, small white flower, sweet scented,
strongSandSyearplantsat 3c. Packing- Free.

W. H. SALTER, Rochester, N. Y.

Mention the FlorlBta' Eichange when writing.

FIELD-GROWN ROSES

Two years old -j \a/ r A R r

On their own roots f •• *- «n t
Norlhem-grown r HEADQUARTERS

Bench-rooted \ f-«-^n -■->_■ rrnn

Full aesortment. ' FOR TMtlVl.

Special low cuutract ulTfis fnr TjUI or Spring delivery

JACKSON & PERKINS CO., "/e^^;^.'^:

(WHOLKSALB ONLT.)

J. AUSTIN SHAW, Western liepresentallve.

78 Wabash Ave., CniCAGo, 111.

Mention the Fiorlats' Exchange when writ I ng.

Yellow and I'Ink Ifanihler,
$2 50 per 100. 'Maids. $3.00
per 100. Carnot. $1 per 100.

ROSES

ROSES!

CARI« AXIOMS.

Maud Dean, H. White. Alaska, Meteor $2.00 per 100

CHRVSAMXHICraVMS.

F. Hardy, Modesto. Boonaffon $2 50 per 100

All FlrHl-Class Stock.

ALVAH L. REYNOLDS, Madison, N.J.

Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when writlnc.

D. & C. ROSES

are the cheapest because they are the best. We have
In stock over 1000 varieties on own roots, including
nearly 200 New Roses not offered elsewhere, as well as
all tbe old favorites, at prices that make it worth your
while to send us your list for quotations before buying
elsewhere AH sizes from 2L^ in. pots up.

Send for a copy of our New Guide to Rose Cul-
ture for lS99.a handsome book of l38 pages. Illustrated
with hundreds of half-tones and ten colored plates. It
is really a work of art and free for the asking.

THE Dlt^QEE & CONASD CO., So:e Orowers, West Qrove. ,Fa.

Mention the Florlsta' Eichange when writing.

G:^^.!:. Rose Plants

From soil, readv for 3^ inch potPt 13 plants,
50^.; 25 plants, $1 00; 5U plantn. $1 50. Special
rales on larjfe quantities.

See our previous advertisements, also other
ads. in this issue. Send for circular.

American Rose Company, Washington, D.G.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

■ ROBT. CRAIQ & SON, S

s gOSES, PBLmS, GSOTONS, s

5 ...CARNATIONS.. "

■ .ad Novelties In Decorative Plants, ■

jf Market and 49th Sts., PHILADELPHIA, PA. JJ

Mpntlnn the FloHstH' Exchange when writlfig.

HEADQUARTERS FOR

HARDY ROSES

We are now bnokinc nrdf rs for Hoses in
large lots at Reduced Prices. Write
for particulars.

W. & T. SMITH, Geneva, N.Y.

Mention th« Plorl»ti«' ETChanw** when writing.

MANETTI STOCKS) por Fa.,
PACKING MOSS l""^'-"'-

SPECIMEN EVERGREENS

For Iniiiiedinte Delivery.

HIR&M T. JONES, Union County Nurseries,

ELIZABETH. NEW .JEltSEV.

Uentloo the PlorlBtfl' Exchange when writing

MANETTI STOCKS

(FOR FALL DELIVERY.)

English or French, CBpeclally prepared for grafting,
price per 1000. lO.OOU or 10ii,OCO on application.

HARRY A. BUNYARD. 42 w.28th St . N.Y.City

g- " ^ ^> ,-j, ,■■■, .■:; ,:-. r:-,

Y

ROSE STOCK

10,000 Bridesmaids

from 3! J ineli pots, $6.00 per
100; $50.00 per 1000.

From 2% inch pots, $3.00
per 100.

EDW. J. TAYLOR,
SOUTHPORT. - CONN.

w >.:.. U •i. JJ W lil IJJ I.IJ li >i. -TO

FORGING ROSES

FINEST STOCK.

-'Va-inch. 3J^-inoh.
Per \m. Per lnO.

BRIDH $2.50 4(4.00

BRIDHSMAID 2.50 4.00

I^aFRANCE: 2.75 4.00

Also flneSij-inch stock Brabant, Marie Lam-
bert, Mme. F. Krujrer. Emprees of China,
Marie Van Iloutte, Safrano, Rtoile de Lyon,
Pr-iirie Queen, Vellow Soupt-ri, Clothilde Sou-
pert, Yellow Rambler, Baltimore Belle, Mrs
DeGraw, Mme.Welche.MarieGuillot^at «2.50
|ier 100.

Marechal Niel. The Queen, Beaute Incon-
stant, Climbintr Wootton, Papa Gontier, Her-
mosa. at Si3.75 per 100.

Niphetos, Clirabinf? Niphetos, Wootton,
Cr rason Hambler, Pres. Carnot, P. Guillot,
Des Blanches, Mme. Plantier, Clio, Marie Bau-
mann, at Si3 00 per 100.

Also Ironi 3>^-tnch pots, Hermoaa and Marie
Lambert, lit $4.00,

ASSORTED CiNNtS a^t'jf.ob'pe'oD!"'""'"'"
VINC& ViRIEGAT* ^e^m'""" p'"^-"'*'™

SMILAX, &□<? young plante, $12 00 per 1000.
THE NATIONAL PLANT CO..

Cash with Order. Dayton, Ohio.

REINBERG BROS.

BRIDE, 2',; inch pots $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000

BRIDESMAID, 25^ inch pots 3.00 per 100; 25.00 per 1000

METEOR, 2i„ inch pots 2.50 per 100; 20.00 per 1000

AMERICAN BEAUTY plants, 30 inch, liigli i^i,an°S!oaMe''p!cd' 30.00 per 1000

51 in^HBHSH HVeiSUe, CHICHGO, ILL.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing

40,000 FIRST QUALITY FORCING ROSES!

READY FOR IMMEDIATE PLANTING.

Fully equal to those sent out the last eeven years, tiret class and perfectly healthy in every respect.

Only selected growth from flowering shoots used lu propagating.

AVOOTTON, 1.A FKANCE. AMERICAN BEAUTY, PRESIDENT CARNOT,

3 Inch pots, JS.Cia per ICKl. 4 inch pots. $12.1)0 per 1(10.

METEOR, KAISERIN, SUNSET, BON SII.ENE, MEBMET,

PERLE, GONTIER. MME. HOSTE. NIPHETOS, BRIDE,

BRIDE.SNAID, UELL.E SIEBRECIIT, 3 Inch pots, 17.00 per 100. 4 Inch pots. If 10.00 per 100.

A few thousand grafted BRIDE, BRI DESAIAID. KAISERIN and PRESIDENT CARNOT,

■i'v Inch pots. tlS.OO per 100.
Mention this paper. J. Ij. IDIIL,IjO]Sr, BloomsTDVLirg, Fa.
Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

f WIEIIIR BBH!! POTRiisBl

I We have 6000 MEXEOR ROSES, in 2 inch pots, *

* also quantities of the following, all fine healthy stock, *

^ and fine plants. Order and you wiU not regret it. . . . ^

§. 100 1000 100 1000 *

% American Beauty, $5.00 $45.00 Bride, - - - $3.00 $25.00 5
% Perle, - - - 4.00 30.00 'Maid, - - - 3.00 25.00 |
I iVIeteor, - - 2.00 18.00 cash or reference. |

I WIETOR BROS., 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. J

MeatloD the FlorUtj' Elxchanse when writing.

Jnne 10, 1899.

Thb F^LORISTS' Exchkisgb.

609

The Greatest and
BEST NOVELTY

OF THIS YEAR.

NEPHROLEPIS WASHINGTONIENSIS

I WILL SEND THREE STRONG PLANTS, FREE BY MAIL, FOR ONE DOLLAR. CASH WITH ORDER.

(For description see issue of June 3, page 586, Florists' Exchange.)

^~\ /'~\ C^ I f^ for planting, in fine condition: Ua France, Perle, Golden Gate, Meleor, "Wootton, Bride, Bridesmaid and

I ^ \_^ ^^ r""* ^^ Cook, from 2' . inch pots, $2.50 per 100; S4 00 for 3 inch pots, iliiicricaii Beauties double price.

N. STUDER, ANAGOSTIA, D. G.

Cook,

Verbenas, Petunias, Geraniums, Heliotrope, Sal-vias, Lo-
lielias, Nasturtiums, from 2U inch pots, $2.00 per 100; Coleus,

$1.50; from 4 inch pots, $4.00 per 100, in good mixture. All for Cash.

FKICES OF P.VLMS, FEK.NS, DK lu.E >i.\S, A.N1> .1 GRt.VT V.iRIETF OF DECORATIVE HOUSE PLANTS ON APPLICATION.

Mention thp Florists' Kxr-hanire when wrltlnp.

HORTICULTURAL

Correspondence
Invited

AUCTIONEERS

GRAND ORCHID SALE

FRIDAY, JUNE 16.
CLEARY & CO., 60 Vesey St., New York.

W*>nt1on th« F^nrlBtP* FlTrhnncf whpn writing

LAGER & HURRELL,

GroirerHand ^\ r) ^\ IJ | ^\ C
Importorsof \J IX W rl I 1^ O

Ju8t arrived In Bplendld condition: Cntlleyn linbi-

nta, Ijielia Anet>p8, l<<rlia Anrc|>!« Albn,

Litelin AuciimiialiH. All good Autuiiin-tlitwerlng

varletlea. Also Cnllleya .llowmlic and C. Speci-

oNisHiinn.

Cherry Wood Baskets, Fresh Moss and Peat.

CoireBpoDdeuae

Solicited,
M^ntlnn th» Florlwtit' KxrhanK"* when writlnic

SUMMIT, N. J.

lepbk;!: hhi Umm

Tbe handsomest decorative plant in
cultivation, $5.00 a lOOr $40.0U a ICOO.

Mine is the Genuine Stock.

FRED.C.BECKER.Cambrldge.Mass.

1730 CAMHRIDGE ST.
M*»ntlon tlio FlnrlHtg' KTfhflnge whpn wrltlne.

mum mmm um

The most serviceable and popular Decorative Plant
extant. Bas supplam ed Adlaniuni for rut flower work
OD account of the las Ine quality and gracefulness of
the fronds. True transplanted aeedllnir p ants, now
ready. Si3 00 per HO; $-.25.00 per iOW. 500 at one
thousand rate. Cash with order from unknown
correppODdents.

R. ASMUS, Kew Durham, N.J.

M'*»ntlr>n th*» FI-^i-lRtw' TTTfhffngp whan writing

PALMS

AND

FERNS

The LARGEST STOCK In
the West.

Sendus your name, and we will keep you posted when
we haue anything special to offer.

GEO.WITTBOLD,'??H^S^ro!'

Mention the Florlata' Exchajige when writing.

Invaluable.

Enclosed find express order for renewal of
my subscription for Florists' Exchange, which
Is invaluable. JOHN F. DAVTOV.

Waukon, Iowa.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS

Fine 2 inch pot plants, $4.00 per 100.

ASP.4RAGUS SPREMGEUI, 2-inch pot plautB per 100, $3 00

SMILAX, 2-iDch pot plan te " 3.00

BEGONIA MAISICATA AVREA, the finest of !ill the ornamentnl

leaved Betrouias *' 5.00

BOlTGAI?<VIL,I.EA GLABRA SANDERIANA " 6.00

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Chi

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

ROSE HILL NURSERIES

lmportant!==For Growing.

Seedlings, I and 2 leaves, from seed
pans, $6 50ai00; $60.00 a 1000.
2-inch pots, $10.00 a 100.
2,S-inch pots, $14.00 a 100.

All First Class Stock. Last Chance before repotting satne. Send for Sample.

SIEBRECHT & SON, New Rochelle, N. Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

i BOSTON FERNS

10. 15 and 25c., from bench.

LARGE ENOUGH FOR FOUR, FIVE AND SIX INCH POTS.

WHY NOT FILL UP THAT EMPTY
HOUSE WITH FERNS AT J 5 CENTS
THAT WILL BRING YOU $1.00 IN
THE FALL "iJ^JiJi^JtJij.

W. H. ELLIOTT, Brighton, Mass

\mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm^

liwntinn thA flnrlat*' irTfh«ni?»* whwn wrfftne

Palms ?"£
Decorative Plants

ALL SIZES AT
ALL StASONS

A. SCHULTHEIS. College Point,

p. O. Box 78. Queens Borough. New Vork.

Mention the Flnrlatp' Exrhangp when writing.

Pspaiayiis Spieogeri

Seedlings, from soil with fine tubers,
ready for 3 inch potp, by mail and
we pay postage, $3 00 per tOO.
8^" See our Carnation and Golden Gate Advertise-
ments. Send for Circular.

tmerican Rose Company, Washington, D. G.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

FERN

WE MAKE A SPECIALTY l^S'l^'ifi^resh

Fern Spces, saved at our own nurseries. By
exercising? a little care and sowing only the
right varieties, you can quickly work up a
good stock of small Ferns that are indispens-
able for many kinds of Florist work. We
furnish with all or<Iera plnin. simple directions
for cultivating. Mixed Spores, siiflBcent
for 30iX) plants, $1.00; collection of 12 best
varieties, ench in a separate envelope, post-
paid, for $5.00.

EMSON C, MADDEN, SktHillSi N.J.

U. S. £xotic Nurseries.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

LATANIA BORBONICA

2 IncU pots »0.60 per doz ; fl.OO per 100

1 " 2.50 •• 20.00 •'

5 " extra One 4.75 " 35.00

6 " 9.00 " 70.00 "

8 " from $1.50 to $2.25 per plant ; »16.0O to $24 00

per doz.
Flue Bpeclmen plants, from $3.00 to $5.00 a piece

ARECA LUTESCENS.

4 Inchpota $25.00 per 100

Fine large plants from $5.00 up.
Kentia Belmoreana and Forsterlnnn—

4 inch pots $35.00 per 100.

5 '* $50.00 to 75.00 "

6 " 1. 00 to 1-25 apiece.

Large plants from $3.00 to $10.00 a piece.

PhcEnix. Recllnattt. Canarlensis and Kuplcola, all

sizes from 2 to 10 Inch pots, at lowest prices.
Phoenix Reclinnta, 4 Inch pots, 20ct8. each, $1^.00

per 100; 5 Inch pots. 35 cts. each. $30.00 per 100; 6

Inch pots. 60 cts. each. $55.00 per 100.
CocoH WeddeliniiR, 2 Inch pots, fine, $15.00 per 100,

and larger plants from 20 cts. up.
Pandauus Utilfs, 4 Inch pots, $25.00. and 5 Inch

pots. $40.00 per 100, tine olante.
Dhl. White Primuln. strong 2^ In. plants, $7.00 a 100.
FERNS— Have about 20,000 of fine assortment from

2 Inch pots. In fine condition, $3,00 a 100 ; $27.50 a 1000.

JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, tlleghBny Pa.

L. D. TELEPHONE 872.
Mention the Florlnta' Exchange when WTltlng.

/^RDERS for this valuable new

Fern are now requested by

the raiser. It is probably the most

MEPHBOLEPIS WASHWGTOWIEIISIS

^^^^^^^—^^^—^^^■^^^^-^^^^—^-^—^^——^^^^^——^-^^^-^^^•^—^^^^^^^—^^^— distinct variety of its class, and
will be as extensively grown and admired as its elegant companion from Boston. The plant sent to Kew Gardens, England, for identification
was described by the director there as " a variety of N. Splendens, " a plant known to Botanists, but not in commerce. Its habit is boldly up-
light, fronds covered with silvery scales (very woolly in seedlings), grows seven to ten feet high, broad and massive, and makes a most

desirable decorative pot plant. Requires a cool house, grows and propagates freely; it is very hardy, not at all brittle, and gives a very fine
effect among long stem roses when cut fronds are used.

A few Large Plants. I InUU li I CI/ GOOD

..:r:::::T:Js JwnN n. Let, hope.

( strong plants in 3 In. pots, $2 each; $ 1 8 a doz.
PRICE " 4 '• I •' 9 "

( " 2 " .50" 40 a 100

John H. Ley, ss;s, Washington, D. G.

Mention the Florists' Exchajise when wrltlnff.

610

Thb F^i-orists' Exchange.

POUNDED IN I88H.

Exclusively a Trade Paper.

Bntered at New York Post Offlce as Second OlassMatte*
Published EVERY SATURDAY by

I I, DELAMMPTGJNDPUB, CO. LTD,,

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P. 0. Boi, 1 6»7. Telpphone I8hi .lolin.

BBGISTEBBD CABLE ADDRBSS:

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SUBSCRIPTIONS:
• 1,00 per year to United titates, Canada and
Mexico. $3.00 per year to foreign coun-
tries in postal union. Payable in advance.

ADVERTISEMENTS!

Copy must reacti this office not later than
Thursday in order to secure insertion in issue
of the following Saturday.

Bate, 81. uo per inch. Special positions
extia. Discounts on contracts of one month
or longer.

Orders from unknown parties mustbeaccom.
panied by cash or satisfactory references.

Contents.

Briefs for Busy Florists . . . .613

Catalogues Received 815

Convention, The Coming .... 610
Echoes FROM THE Alleys . . . .615
Florist, The, Nature's Minister . . 010

Hints AND Helps 613

Jadoo FOR Tomatoes 611

Mignonette, Allen's Defiance (Ulus.) . 6ia

New England Flobist 6iu

New York Market Florists' Associa-
tion 611

New York's Plant Market . . .610
Obituary:

C.Jaeger. Wra. Lang, James Kelway,
Wm. Uuckendorf, Lewis Templin

(Portrait) 613

Personals 615

Khododendron Show AT Boston . .611

KOSES 6J8

SUABiDE Planting 613

Seed Trade Report 605

Trade Notes:

New York 611

Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Cleveland,
Grand Rapids, PhiiaJelphij, Pitts-
burg, St. Louis 6U

Brooklyn, Orange, N. J., Providence . 615

Ottawa, Torouto 616

Cincinnati 617

Violets 61;;

A hail storm at Fort Scott, Kan., on
May iiO, did damage to the greenliouae
glass of Mis. Alma .S. Paterson to the ex-
tent of .If-iUO, while Coventry's will also
reach that amount.

A Japanese garden is heiug planned, it
is said, for a Bostonestate, where alieady
an Italian garden is in vogue. What's
the matter with an out-and-out djed-in-
the-wool .\meni'an garden '.'

We beg to acknowledge receipt from
Peter Barr & .Sons, London, Eng., ot a
copy ot a most interesting pamphlet ou
The Narcissus or IJaffodil, with its His-
tory and Culture; and a complete list of
all the kinds grown in English gardens.

Frederick W. Taylor, head of the Pan-
American Exposition depai'tments of ex-
hibits and concessions, says a BuHalo
daily paper, has received two applica-
tions for the honor of entering the fli-st
exhibit in the exposition. One comes
from Buffalo and the other fi-om Chicago,
the last named reiiuest "from J. C.
Vaughan, who is a widely known floi-ist
and seedsman.'' Mr. Taylor says that if
enough people want the honor of entry
ot tlie fli'st exhibit it may be well to put
it up at auction.

We are pleased to note that onr es-
teemed Washington (I). C). cori-espon-
dent, George W. Oliver, has been awarded
the first pi'ize offered by our contempo-
rary, AMtiRiCAN Gardening, for the best
Iiapcr on the subject of " Hybridization "
in the I'ecent competition inaugurated by
that journal. The Editor commenting
on this awai-d states that Mr. Oliver's
paper was counted by the judges " spe-
cially valuable by reason of the practical
advice contained and the interesting
record of personal observations present-
ed, and the author gave enough histor.y
ot the subject to bring one up to a rea-
sonable knowledge ot what had been
done in the past, and on the whole his
paper seemed to answer fidly thedemands
made in the conditions of the contest."
We congrat'ilnte Mr. Oliver ou this well-
earned success.

The amount of the iirize is $75.

The Coming: Convention.

Evei'jthing is progi-cs.sing finely forthe
convention ot the .S. A. F., now the Ex-
ecutive Committee has granted the local
Club permission to utilize the larger liall
of the Harmouie for ihe trade exhibit.
This was rendered necessary by the lai-ge
number of applications tor space coming
in. It is now apparent that the trade
exhibit ot the meeting of 1899 will be the
banner one in the history ot the Society.
Supt. Rackham mailed over 200 circulars
ou May 2<j and received 2.3 applications
for space before June 3, besides many in-
quiries before the circulars went out.
"The Convention City" is central and
easy ot access from all directions, and
with its beautiful pai'ksand the opportu-
nities for enjoyment on Lake St. Clair
and Detroit river we are sure that every
florist who can will be liere with his wife
and daughter.

It is the desire ot the local club that all
details relative tothebowliug and shoot-
ing contests be completed as soon as pos-
sible so that ari'angements can be made
here, and to that end 1 would suggest
that John Westcott take the matter in
cliarge and correspond with the captains
of the different teams, also with our
chairman of bowling, F. Holznagle, High-
land Park, Mich.; and with Frank Beaid,
Fort street, W., i)etroit, in regard to the
shoot. The committee on entertaiuiueut
think they have a surprise in store tor
the visitors; but everyone must be a
member ot the S. A. F. in order to par-
ticipate in this sui'iirise. Kao.

The "New Eni:land Florist."
Assignee's Notice.

The newspaper known as the "New
England Floi-ist," its contracts, books,
files and outstanding accounts have this
day been sold by me as assignee ot the
New England Florist Company to the
A. T. De La Mare Printing and Publish-
ing Company, Limited, publishers ot the
Florists' Exchangk, New York Citj'.
The said A. T. De La Mare Printing and
Publishing Company, Limited, will fill
all paid-up .-iub.scriiJtions to the said
" New England Floi-ist" by sending the
Florists' E.xchangk tor the unexpired
tei'in tor which each subsci'iption is paid,
and will extend on the mailing lists ot
the Flokists' Exchange the time of
those paid-up subscribers to the "New
England Florist" who are already sub-
scribers to the Florists' Exchange tor a
period equal to the unexpired term ot
their paid-up subscription to the said
"New England Florist" from date of the
herein transfer.

Accounts due and owing by the New
England Florist Company prior to and
including date ot this transfer will be
liquidated by me as soon as its affairs are
closed under the terms and conditions ot
the assignment with creditors.

[L. s.] Frank M. Forbush, Assignee.
Boston, Mass., June 10, 1899.

With reference to the foregoing notice:
all outstanding accounts due and owing
to the said New England Florist Com-
pany for subscriptions and advertising-
are due and payable in full to the under-
signed within sixty days from date
hereof.

A. T. De La Mare Printing and Pub-
lishing Company, Lt.mited.
.New York City, N. Y'., June 10, 1899.

From the above our readers will leain
that the brave and commendable effort
made by its publishers to serve a section
ot the country (the Eastern .States) has
not been a cominerical success, although
their jiaper had obtained a considerable
and valuable local circulation, and with
this issue the New England Florist be-
comes consolidated with the Florists'
Exchange, a transfei-ence ot interests
which seems but natural and proper, this
journal being its nearest Eastern contem-
porary and abundantly able and readyto
provide the same service for its new East-
ern friends that it does torall portions ot
its wide territory. We feel confident that
our newly acquired friends will find their
intei-ests better served l)y tlie Florists'
Exchange than was possible under the
conditions that have just passed awav.
Being a strong and fully equipped tr:idc
journal, having the means and ability to

fully cover every lihase of the weekly
business life of the clientage to which it
caters, the Florists' Exchange has
access to all the news and can afford to
publish it; Its superiority, too, as an ad-
vertising medium, is be\ ond question, a
condition which the added clientele will
very considei-ably strengthen.

Copies of the Florists' Exchange of
June ;i were mailed to all New England
Florists' subscribers, and we would ask
the.se gentlemen to ufite that their unex-
pired suu.scrii)ti(ins will be filled as from
the first ot June.

New York's Plant Market.

It is said that "comparisons are
odious," and doubtless in most cases
they are; but it is only by comparison
that we are made cognizant ot our own
detects and shortcomings in many re-
spects. In no other direction perhaps
does the Metropolis of the United States
suffer more by comparison, than in the
matter ot a, convenient, coiutortable and
adequate mart for the disposal of plants
and flowers. Our first city which leads
the world in almost every other indus-
try, and which is only second to I.,ondon,
in the florist's, is being constantly held
up as a by-word and reproach, not alto-
gether unjustly, when it comes to the
matter of a Howermarket. Thisis hardly
as it should be, and we are pleased to
note that efforts are to be put forth by
the New York Market Florists' Associa-
tion, with a view to effecting a remedy
tor prevailing conditions. At a meeting
ot this body, to be held at Luchring's
Assembly Booms, 25.3 Center street. New
York City, on Monday, June 12, at 8
P. M., the subject of petitioning the
municipal authorities to grant an appro-
priaiion for the fitting up ot the Clinton
Market tor the purposes of a plant and
flower mart will be taken up and dis-
cussed. Every grower disposing of his
stock in this cily should have interest
and enthusiasm in thismattersufiiciently
strong to impel his attendance at this
meeting. It is needless to remark that
the more unitedly solid a front presented
by the trade, the greater will be the
chances ot securing the desired object.

We read in some quarters of tlie inap-
propriateuess ot the Clinton Market tor
the jiurposes in view. Granting tlie cor-
rectness of tiii.s .statement, toacertain ex-
tent, this Imililiiig put now in a condi-
tion suitable to the requirements ot the
trade, is a step in the right direction— a
beginning— and, ot course, we all know
that " Home was not built in a day," nor
yet in a night, as the school boy asserted
it must have been in view ot the oft-re-
peated assertion here quoted. It has
been darkly hinted that politics have
heretofore stood in the way of pi-ogres-
siveness as regards the making provision
ot adequate market accommodation in
New Y'ork; and that the tact of the ma-
jority ot the growers attending the mar-
ket are Jerseymen, has acted as a barrier
along this line. We hardly think there
are any good grounds for this sui>posi-
tion. The city authorities have been at
all times willing to listen to the florists
and to grant their requests in this re-
siiect as lar as possible— as witness the
establishment of the plant market at
Ciiion Square. The evil, to our mind,
rests in great part with the growers
themselves— jealousy, perversitj' and a
general lack ot comprehensiveness as to
what best serves theirownendsis largely
responsible tor existing conditions, the
outgrowths of which have so tar been
loss, discomfort and premature old age.

What is needed is, as we have said be-
fore, eiitii-e unanimity of pui-pose in this
matter, a clear presentation ot the case
to tho.se in authority, the support ot the
public press and of the citizens generally.
These secured, we .see no reason why New
York City shonlii not be held up' as an
exemplar (as far as its plant and flower
market is concerned) among the ininci-
pal cities ot the world, instead ot a laugh-
ing-stock; and we hopetheday is not far
distant when under one root will be con-
centrated all the now segregated mar-
keting divisions of the flower business in
this great Metroiiolis, when the much
vaunted Covent Garden itselt will pale
into insignificance before an American
edifice, truly representative of a great
and ever-increasing .\merican Industry.

The Florist Nature's Minister.

It is but a question ot time when the
publishers ot our standard monthly
magazines will feel impelled, perhaps
compelled, to take up in Kerious earnest-
ness the study ot conditions as applied
to home surroundings in our suburbs
and rural districts. One monthly ot large
circulation lias lately shown a cominen-
dulile s|iirit in tliis dirertioii li.\ reproduc-
ing scenes from famous gardens and illus-
triitions ot attractive residences; it also
lias for years regularly devoted space to
intelligent notes on floriculture and the
wild flowers.

But we would like to see the magazines
and other sober journals adopt as an im-
portant feature of their issues, practical
articles on all subjects which bear ou
that direction. Up to date, the lay press
tie.its these matters more as butts for
ridicule and levity th n from the stand-
point ot common sense. We have all
heard enough ot the suburbanite and his
troubles, ot the hayseed farmer and the
threadwoin jokes (?) revamped at his
expense from generation to generation.

We take it that the mission ot the
monthlies is to educate the people to
higher thought and nobler lives, and in
no way can they better lulHIl this mis-
sion than by striving to show the advan-
tages, to people of limited incomes espe-
cially, ot suburban lite over that ot barely
endurable existence within cooped-up
apartments wherein the sunlight scarce
ever enters; by a contrast ot the sturdi-
ness of the country with the lustreless-
ness of the city, especially as applied to
the years of childhood and youth; the
benefits to the family transported from a
flat or floor ot stuffy rooms lo the house,
however unpi-ctciitious it maj- be, whose
every room opens out to the daylight.

These social problemsshould ctjmmand
more attention than they do, but our
greatest desire is to have the press preach
the crusade ot refinenientinthe surround-
ings ot rural and suburban habitations.
Here is scope for successful, beneficial
achievements greater in results to man-
kind than were dreamed ot or accom-
plished bj' the ('hristian knights ot old in
the holy wars.

There is not so much fault to be found
with the modern arcliitecture ot the
suburbs; that is keeping up with the
times even to the farmliouse, where a cer-
tain amount ot supervision and thought
is given to ensure the comfort ot its in-
habitants. But must all progressive
effort stop with the erection ot the home-
stead'.' Must we be contented to remain
forever tamlliar with the weeds on the
roadside, with the sight of neglected
hedges or broken down fences, of ill-
shapeu, uucared for trees, and shrubs
stuck into Mother Earth in hit-or-miss
order, and with where should be the
lawn aud flower garden, straggling
blades ot grass coping tor existence
against a ranker vegetation, with flower
beds equally rank where such are in evi-
dence. We will, in charity, draw the cur-
tain over apjjearances in the rear of the
suburban house or villa, or the yard ot
the farmhouse. All who travel and keep
their eyes open are familiar with the av-
erage conditions.

We are truly thankful, in the name ot
nineteenth century intelligence, that the
picture of neglect lias its numerous excep-
tions. In fashionable resorts and vil-
lages wliirh deservedly invite criticism,
we will find our portrayal reversed, but
these iire tew and tar between as com-
pared with the great multitude ot neg-
lected home surroundings in village,
town and country.

To redeem the appearance ot the face
of the closely inhabited land is the mis-
sion ot the florist as well as the sphere ot
his future greatest effortfor theextension
ot his business. The landscape gardener
is the millionaire's land architect, while
the florist it is who must minister to the
middle and working classes.

individually and colh-ctivelv, the mem-
bers ot the trade must, from a selflsh
point of view, it from no other, apply
themselves to demonstrate liy practical
example, talk and advertising the won-
derful changes tor the better which can
be brought about at a minimum ot ex-
pense.

A little spare time put to intelligent
use will yield fruition in a maximum of
comfort, and ot pleasure; no other pur-
suit so abundantly blesses and endows
with it refinement ■\vliicli converts the
most humble domain into a vision ot
beauty and loveliness, making tor domes-
tic joy and haiipiness, health, sturdiness
of character, independence (the right
kind), undci-lying the very foundation ot
the pro.sperity and contentment of a
nation.

June 10, 1899.

The Florists* Exchange.

611

Rhododendron Show at Boston.

The postponement of the Rhododen-
dron Show of the Massachusetts Horti-
cultural Society proved very beneficial iu
its results; the exhibition was one of the
best of Ksliind seen in Horticultural Hall
in a long time.

An atiractive exhibit was the hand,
some display of orchids and Cocos palms
from Mrs. John L. Gardner. One of the
finest collections of orchids seen iu Bos-
ton for some years at this season was
that of H. H. Hunnewell, some of which
were shown for the first time. This easily
captured flrst prize. On either side of this
coUecliou others were staged by J. S.
Bailey and J. E. Rothwell, which were
awarded second and third prizes respec-
tively. Eilward Butler showed a hand-
some plant of Cattleya GaskelUana with
:!5 or 40 blooms. These orchids were a
shoiv in themselves.

Tlie display of rhododendrons, azaleas,
pa-onies ami other seasonable flowers
was very tine, though the number of
azaleas was small. Handsome collec-
tions of rhododendrons were arranged
on tables running across the hall and in
banks on the side tables, the largest dis-
plays being made by Mrs. B. P. Cheney,
James Coraley, Mrs. John Ij. Gardener,
Mrs. John Jeffries and H. H. Hunnewell,
Mrs. Gardner's and Mr. Comley's collec-
tions dividing the prizes. Mr. Comley
showed a few flowers of a new white
seedling.

T. C. Thurlow captured all the first
prizes withhiscollecliouof hardy azaleas.

A very handsome specimen plant ol
Nephrolepis exaltata bostoniensis was
shown bearing a card stating that it was
grown bv Mrs. Walter E. Searles in her
parlor, in sterilized soil. It made an im-
mense plant, each frond being perfect, of
a healthy dark green color and between
three and four feet in length.

Pivonies were exhibited, of very good
quality, both single and double, in the
lower hall. T. C. Thurlow, James Com-
ley and Mrs. John Jeffries having nice
collections. F. S. Davis showed two
handsome vases.

In this hall also were staged German
irises, aciuilegias, hardy pyrethrums, ori-
ential poppies, hardy trees and shrubs
and native plants. The hardy ornamen-
tal trees and shrubs were shown by
■ James Comley and T. C. Thurlow. Mrs.
E. M. Gill had an attractive lot of orien-
tal poppies, besides irises and other cut
flowers. Kea Brothers had a nice collec-
tion of pyrethrums which were awarded
second prize, (jermau irises were well
shown by Mrs. John L. Gardner and
Mrs. Jeffries. H. l)umares(i exhibited a
very handsome vase of liuugainvillea
spectabilis which ihe commit irc tlinught
worthy of a certificate of merit. lOdward
J. Mittou showed about adozenorhlteen
plants of pelargoniums which were very
good.

The attendance at this free exhibition
was large. N.

New York.

A Hot Time.

The unusual hot weather that has
prevailed for the last four or five days
has been almostuubearable; themercury
has been dodgiug around 9,t degrees in
the shade, and in some places, 98 degrees
has been reached. Extremes of weather
always have a quieting effect on the
flower trade, and this week has proved no
exception.

Heretofore June has been considered a
fairly good month lor business owing, in
a great measure, to the weddings and
commencement exercises that take place.
This week, however, has been nearly void
of any events that called lor the use of
many flowers; but if the heat only mod-
erates somewhat the chances are that
there will yet be some good business be-
fore the actual Summer season arrives.

Outdoor dowers have come in very rap-
idly, and dealers are fairly deluged with
them. Red pajonies are over, but there is
a glut ol the light-colored ones, 50c. per
100 lieing all that they fetch. Hardy
roses, such as Jacqs., Itothschild, Mme.
Plantier and some of the moss varieties,
are in and prices realized lor them range
from 7."ic. to a $1 per 100. The Greeks
are handling this class of flowers mostly
just now, much to the detriment of car-
nations.

Roses from indoors are of a very poor
quality and special Bridesmaid can

scarcely be obtained. Iteeemed last \veek
as though the supply of roses were short-
ening up a little, but on Thursday there
was an over abundance, the quality,
however, being of such a nature as to
evoke many uncomplimentary remarks.
As to the price of roses any figure goes;
50c. to f 4 per 100, with fancy Beauty at
$12.

Carnations are coming in of good
quality yet, but there is no demand for
them and they will not average i!3c. per
100. We heard of good flowers bi lug
sold at 15c. per 100. There is one factor
that helps to relieve the glut of both car-
nations and roses, but unfortunately re-
turns from that source are unsatisfac-
tory ; we refer to the garbage collector
whose loads grow larger every day.

Aiiiou^ tlie Retailers,

Until the hot wave arrived the de-
mand for flowers was very good for the
time of the year. Although steamer trade
is not what it used to be, the increase in
other lines more than counterbalances
this delicienv and stiiie-kcciiers have
been kept busy. During tin' last few days,
however, trade has fallen away to almost
nothing.

The display of plants around the out-
side of Siebrecht & Sons' store is very
effective and gives to the store a very
summer-like appearance. Palms and
sweet havs are the principal objects used,
and among them are some very large
specimens.

J. H. Troy, of the Rosary, is enjoying
the comforts ol a country home at New
Rochelle. Included in the purchase of his
new property was a Une collection of
dried specimens of the flora of this coun-
try, together with a large collection of
shells.
Auction Rooms.

Wm. Elliott & Sons arelhaving.big
sales twice a week, the attendances being
very satisfactory. Palms and bedding
stock are the chief features at present.

The "Philadelphia sale, " which took
place at Cleary & Co.'s, on Tuesday, was
probably the longest plant sale on
record; it began at 11 A. M. and linished
at 0:50 P. M., with no intermission. Al-
though the day was unusually hot the
auction room was crowded throughout
the sale, and a vast quantity of stock
was disposed of. On Friday, June 10,
the firm will hold a sale of orchids.
Events Next Week.

The New York Florists' Club meets
Monday evening, June 12, at 19 West
27 street. S. A. F. matters will be dis-
cussed and a large attendance is re-
quested.

A meeting ol the Bowling Club will be
held at ;i p.m. same afternoon, on the
alleys 57th St. and Sixth avenue.

The New York Market Florists' Asso-
ciation also meets Monday evening next,
at Luchring's Assembly Rooms, 25a Cen-
tre street. All florists are invited.

The American Institute will hold its
monthly meeting and exhibition Wednes-
day, June 14. Quite a number of prizes
is offered.

The New York Gardeners' Society's
strawberry and floral exhibition occurs
at 14G East 59th street, to-day (Satur-
day). After the meeting a friendly game
of "bowls will be rolled on the Central
Opera House alleys, G7th street and
Third avenue.
Jottlngrs.

Some growers allowed their men to
lay off during the hottest part of several
days this week, on account of the ex-
treme heat.

F B Mills has opened a retail seed and
flower store at 28 West 29th street.

Visitors iu town were: Wm. Craig,
I'liiladelphia, Pa.; B. Lambersou, Port-
land, Oregon, and H. W. Buckbee, Rock-
ford, 111.

The Berkshire Flower Co. was incor-
porated June 3. Principal oflice. No. 1
Montgomery street, Jersey City, N. J.
General business of nurserymen, etc.
Capital, . ¥25, 000. Incorporators: Peter
Whitney, Ferd. von Kuserow aud David
M. Dressier, all of Jersey City.

N. Y. Market Florists* Association.

- Members are earnestly reipiested to be
present at the special meeting to be held
at H o'clock Monday evening, June 1 2,
1899. in Luchring's Assembly Koo™f,
25:! Centre street, New York City. The
object of the meeting is to obtam sug-
gestions as to the best means to secure
from the city an appropritition to fix up
the Clinton Market. All florists rater-
ested will be welcome.

AUen J K 618

Alien WS 618

Am Qatdeuiug 607

Am Jadoo Oo 617-22

Am Rose Oo. . .6)7-08-1 9

AmmannC 607

AmosN 61)7

Aschmann G 607-17

AsmUB K 609-19

BaderJ 609

Bater W J 618

Baker J T 608

Baldwin A J 622

BallerFA 606

Bassett 4 Washburn 619
Bayersdorter H i Oo 622

Beaulieu U 604

Becker Fred 0 619

BeckertWO 622

BergerH H&Co.... 603
Blauvelt & Gnttman 618
Bobbink * Atkins... 606

Boerner Fred 619

Boston Letter Oo. .. . 620

Bunyard HA 608

Burpee W A iOo .. 606

Oarmody J D. 620

Carre WP 608

ChlnnlckWJ 606

Cleary &Co 609

OIncas&Boddlngton

Oo ... 603

Oonard k Jones Co.. 607
Cottage Gardens ... 603

Cowen'sN Sons 620

Cox SeedOo 606

Orabb & Hunter 608

Oraig Robt « Son ... 60S

Crowl Fern Co 622

Cunningham J. H.. 619
CutFlower Exchange 618

Dammann & Co 604

Davis A B & Son 622

Decker BlauveltOo.. 618

Deming Oo 617

Deutsche Gartner

Zeitung 617

Dletsch A 4 Co BiO

Dillon J L 606-08

Dlngee 4 Oonard Oo. 6U8
Dorner F 4 Sons Co. 607

Dreer Hy A 622

Dumont 4 Co 618

Edwards & Docker.. 619

EhretF 619

Etchliolz H 606

EiseleO 622

Eiseleja 616

Elizabeth NarseryOo 605

^08
Elliott Wm 4 Sons.. 634

Elliott W H 609-19

Ellis & Pollworth. . . 617
Ellwanger 4 Barry.. 60fi

Elmmans Geo M 616

FanstHG 4 Oo 617

F & F Nurseries . . . 606
Florist Hail Ass'n. . . 617

Foster L H 622

Fryer E 616

Furrow Bros 619

Germain Fruit Co... 60.'j

Gibbons H W 620

Qiblln4Co 62ir

Good 4 Ueese Oo .. . 604
Gorton4Lldger\vood

Oo 621

Greene 4 Underhlll 616

QnnlberW H 618

Hackett J no & Co.. . 607

Hargedine EO 606

HarrlBOA4 0o 6i2

HartM A 618

HeiBS J B 619

Hennecke O Oo 620

Hereudeen Mfg Co.. 62li

Herr AM 619

Herrmann A 622

Hesser W J 616

Hews A H 4 Co 620

Hicks 4 Crawbuck.. 618

Hllflnger Bros 620

Hill EG 4 Co 619

HippardE 621

Hitchlngs 4 Co 621

Holbrook Bros 621

Holton 4 Hunkel Oo 618

Horan EO 6 8

Hornor O B & Son.. 606
Hort'l Advertiser... 617
HulseboBch Bros — 605
Interuat'l Heater Co 62J

Jackson EB 6i7

Jackson 4PerktnsCo 608

Jacobs S 4 Sons 621

Jennings EB 022

Johnson & Stokes... 604

JonesH T 60S

JooatenO H 604

KastlneWmF 619

Kay WH 620

KelseyHP 619

Kennicott BrosOo.. 619

Kidd WM 617

Enapp Chas 6 8

Knapper A 606

KuehnO A 619

Lager 4 Hurrell 6i9

Lakeview Rose Oard 607
LaogjahrAH . ... 618

Index of Advertisements.

Lang J ... 618

LeulyE 607

Ley JH 69

Linthicum JS 606

Lockland LumberCo 616
Logan Ave.G'houses 61j7

LongDB 617

Lord 4 Burnham Co 621
MacDonald 4 Mc-

Manns 618

Mad-rP 607

M't'r's Rubber Co.. 620
McCarthy N F 4 Oo. 618

McFadden EC 609

McKellarftWlntersonOlS

MeehanCE 608

MerkelO 4 Son 6u7

MeyerJ0 40o 617

Michel P 4 BOo.... 619

MillangF 618

MillerG L 607

Minor WL 60S

Monlnger John C Co 620

Moon 80 622

Moon W HCo 606

Morris Floral Oo 616

Moss G M 619

Murphy Wm 607

Myers 4 Oo 621

Nat'l Florists' Board

of Trade 617

NatlonalPlantCo... 608
N TOut FlowerOo.. 618
NTMktG Assn.... 604
Newport Nursery Co 606

NlessenL 619

O'BrlenTF 808

Ormsby E A 620

OuwerkerkP 6u6

PeacockWP 622

PennockSS 618

Pierce P O Co 620

Pierson F R Co 603

Pittsburg Cut Flower

Oo 618

PilzonkaG 606-07

Plant SeedOo 6ii5

PullenA 606

Quaker OltyMach Co 5 JO

Rawlings El 615

Eawson W W4Co.. 616

ReckJ 622

Red Towers Green-
houses 617

Reed 4 Keller «17

ReeserO A Oo 608

ReidE 619

Belnberg Bros.... 608-19

Renard Jos 607

Reynolds A L 608

Richmond Stove Co. 621
tllcksecker Chas H. . 619
Rider.Ericsson En-
gine Oo 621

RoemerF 606

RolkerA&Sons 604

RoseMfgOo 617

Rupp JP 604

SallngreL 607

Salter W H 608

SchillerJ L 604

Schmidt J C. 606-07-22

SchmitzF WO 604

Schulthels A 609

SchwabeOO 619

SohwelntnrlhWm... 619

Scollay Jno A 620

Scott John 622

Sea Cliff Nursery... 608

Seawanhaka Ghs 610

Shellroad Q'h'se Oo. 616

Sheridan W F 618

Siebrecht 4 Son 609

SkabcuraDlpCo.... 617

SmilhH J 622

Smith N 4 Son 607

Smith W 4T Co.... 608
Smooth On Mfg Co. 620

SoltanO 4 00 622

fleams A T Lam Oo 620

SteffensE 617

StLoulsCutFlow'rCo 619
StoothoflH A4Co.. 612
Storrs 4 Harrison Co 609

StuderN 609

Stumpp 4 Walter Co 604

Sutherland G A 618

Taylor E J 606

Thorburn J M 4 Oo. 604
Traendly 4 Schenck 618
Van Home Qrlffen

&0o 621

Vaughan's Seed

Store 604-22

Vincent RJr4 Son.606-07
Vredeuburg &Co... 6X7

WatBOnTR 606

Weber 0 S 4 Sons. . . 620

Weber H 4 Sons 6U7

Weeber 4 Don 606

Welch Bros 618

Whllldln Pottery Co 620

Wletor Bros 608-19

WitlboldGeo 6 9

Wolf AQ4Bro 621

Wood Bros 616

Young J 618

Young T Jr 618

Zimmer O 607

Among the Magazines.

Among the more important papers in
the June Forum are: "The Crisis in the
Church of England," by Francis AUston
Channiug M. P.; "The Value of Porto
R?co''b^y Robert T. Hill; ••England's
Decadence in the West Indies," by Brooks
Adams; and " Some Light on the Cana-
dian Enigma," by A. Maurice Eow.

PLANTS, SEEDS,
UCLBS. FLOWERS,

Abutilon 603-16

Achyranthes 616

Ageratum.. .. 607-10-22
Alternanthera..60J-'-6--7

-■J8-16-19-22

Alyssum 603-16

Ampelopsis 616

Anthemis 616

Antherlcum 607-16

Aquatics 622

Asparagus . .604-06-07-09

-18-19
Asters . . .604-05-07-16-22

AzaleaB 6 i:i-06

Begonias. 603-07-09-16-22

Bougainvilleas 609-16

Browallia 616

Bulbs (not speciflcal-

ly indexed... 604-05-22

Calceolarias 6'J4

Oallas 603-05-15

Cannas . .607-08-16-19-22

Carnations 603-07-08

Celery 606

Chfflnostoma 616

Chrysanthemums. '>'j3-07

-08-16-22

Cinerarias 601-07

Clematis 6 6-08

Cobffia 607-16

ColeuB 603-07-09-16

Cosmos .. .606-08-16-22

Crotons 608-16

Cuphea 616

Cut Flowers 618-19

Cycas 604

Cyclamen 603-04-07

Cyperus 607-19

Dahlias 61 3-22

Daisies 616

Dracffinas. . .603-04-07-16

-22

Echeverla 622

Farfugium 616

Ferns 603-09-16-22

Feverfew 607-16

Flons 603

Freesia 603-06

Fuchsias. . . . 606-07-1 6-22
Geraniums .603-06-07-08
-09-16-22

Gladioli 616-22

Heliotrope ....607-09-16

Hollyhocks 603-01

Hyacinths 603-22

Hydrangeas. ... 61 3-06-07
-16-19

Impatiens 616

Iris 6J3

Ivy 616

Lantanas 616

Laurus 6 J3-1.6

Leaves and Sprays.. 619

-22

Liliums 603-01-06

Lily of the Valley... 604

Lobelia 609-16

Manettia 616

Marantas 6o7-17

Musa 603-16

Mushroom Spawn.. 617

Myosotis 617

Narcissus 603

Nasturtium 603-09

Nierembergia 616

Orchids 609

PfBonlBB 6L'6

Palms. . . .603-04-07-08-09

-16

Pansies 603-04-16-22

Pelargoniums . . 600-07-16

Petunias 609-16-22

Paeonies 6j3

Phlox 603-04

Physalis 616

Pilea 616

Pinks 607-22

PrlmulaB.604-06-07-09-16

Rhododendrons 608

RicinuB 603

Ro8es.603-06-06-07-0e-09

Salvia 6J7-09-16

Seeds (not specifi-
cally indexed) . .604-(6
—22

Selaglnella 622

Sempervivum 622

Shrubs — Evergreen
Ornamental and
Flowering (not
specifically in-
dexed) 604-06

Sibthorpia 616

Small Fruits 6,6

Smllax . .603-'-6-O8-99-16
-19-22

Spiriea 606

Strawberry Plants. . . 6i6

Swainsona 607-16

Sweet Peas 6U6-07

Thyme 616

Trees 606-08

Tulips 608

Tuberose 608-04

Vegetables. .6C1-C 6-06-16

Velvet Plant 616

Verbenas .. .607-09-15-16

Vlncas 603-(i8-16-22

Vines and Climbers
(not specifically

indexed) 6 6-07-16

Violets 607-08-16

Wallflower 604

MISCELLANEOUS

Auctioneers 609-18

Baskets 604

Buard of Trade 617

Boilers. 620-21

Books 607-19

Boxes 619

Business Opportuni-
ties 616

Out Flowers, Whole-
sale and Commis-
sion Dealers . . . 618-19

Fertilizers 617-22

Florists' Letters 6i0

Florists' Supplies 617

-18-19-22
Flower Pots, Vases,

Tubs etc 603-18-20

Fruit and Flower

Plates 617

Glass 620-21

GreenhouseCon-

struction 620-21

Greenhouse Lumber 616

-20-21
Greenhouse Requi-
sites 620

Hail Insurance 617

Help Wanted 615

Hose 620

Insecticides ... . 604-17-22

Mastica 620

Metal Designs 622

Moss 608-09-22

Newspapers 617

Peat.. 609

Pipes, Joints and

Valves 620

Pumps 620-21

Putty 621

Sale or Rent 615

Sash 621

Situations Wanted.. 615

Sprayers 617-20

Stationery 617

Tile 621

Tools, Implements

etc 620-21

Tying Material 617

Ventilators 620-21

616

Wants-

Wire Designs 617-18

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Jadoo for Tomatoes.

The Jadoo Company, Limited, is push-
ing the trade in Guernsey and Jersey,
Channel Islands, aud have so far this sea-
son sent 300 tons of Jadoo to the former
Island for tomato growing alone. The
results on tomatoes from the use of
Jadoo have astonished even the inventor
of the material himself. One grower re-
marks: " The way I used Jadoo for to-
matoes is this: Just a spnnkhng that
has been passed through a three-eighth
sieve in the seed pans, ditto for pricking
off and a good handful around the
oliints in planting out, keeping the plants
going with a little chemical manure
through the season, which, by compar-
ing notes, 1 find is the cheapest method
of over twelve years' experience. I have
used Jadoo for beans, chrysanthemums,
and for striking cuttings with the above
results."

Conneaut, Ohio.

Trade here Memorial Day was the
largest ever known. Pot plants of every
kind in bloom sold well and stock was
well cleaned up. Miss E- E. Vene" eo°
temnliites making extensive additions to
her plant to enable her to .supply the in-
' creasing demand. ^- ^-

612

The F=i-orists* Exchange.

Seaside Planting.

Af^reiit iiiaiiy people labor uuder the
iiiipiVBsioii that ihere are plaeeB by the
BeasiUe where nothing' can be maile to
grort' for adorument or for profit. lOx-
perience shows, however, that while
tliere may be a few such situations, tliey
are by no means as common as is sup-
posed. Forty years ago it was the
general understanding in Newport, R. I.,
that neither trees nor shrubs could be
grown south of the Ocean House. To-
day, however, that whole section, in-
cluuing Bellevue avenue. Ochre Point
and many of the finest streets in America
are veritable bowers of foliage, with al-
most every species and variety of plants
that can be considered desirable, grow-
ing in luxuriance. A change of this
nature does not prove that there are no
situations where plants will not grow,
but it is strong evidence that tlie im-
pression of sterility such as generally
prevails among the people is largely ex-
travagant.

It is safe to say that few places, if any,
however barren and exposed, are beyond
redemption along the lines of horticul-
ture. But seaside planting has its pecu-
liarity, and the same rules that apply in
other locations do not hold goo<i liere in
all respects. In many of these exposed
situations there are not sufficient soil
and substance in the ground to furnish
plant food, even for the simplest forms
of growth. Now it stands to reason
that the first thing to do in such a case
is to make provision for the lack of feed-
ing material which will be demanded.
There are few plants that will grow in
pure sand, and there are some places
which are desirable to be covered with
vegetation where nothing but sand
exists. In such instances there must be
the addition of plant food through the
proper fertilizers, and, if possible, a mix-
ture of substance with the prevailing
conditions, such as may not be expensive,
but will require some extra labor and
care.

Regard must be had also to the char-
acter and ancestry of the plant to be
used in such situations. It is of but little
use to take up shrubs or trees from the
rich, peaty soil of many nurseries, where
they are shaded and protected by hills
round about from winds and storms,
and remove them to the sandy or gritty
soils of the seaside, in the expectation
that they will thrive, however vigorous
they may appear. Heredity tells in the
life and character of the plant as well as
in persons or animals, and its laws are
just as inexplicable and binding. I'lants
grown by the seaside for several genera-
tions are as much better to be trusted
for this work as is an Eskimo who is
transplanted to a colder latitude than
his own, as compared with a citizen of
the temperate zones or the tropics. This
is a point scarcely ever regarded in sea-
side planting or any other, except bv
experts who have given the subject pa.r-
ticular attention. It is estimated that
more than .¥100,000 has been needlessly
wasted in proceeding without regard to
this law of nature in the section referred
to.

Many make a mistake, also, in begin-
ning with large plants, instead of using
smaller ones in groups or masses. The
first trees or shrubs must bein the nature
of a bodyguard forsuchas are to become
permanent, and yet these will well repay
the planter during the period that they
are acting in that capacity. And then,
too, many persons plant single speci-
mens where they ought to be in groups
or masses of dozens or scores. The chief
difficulty is to get the plantation started,
and as soon as that isdoneplants acting
as nurse trees will furnish the necessary
protection from winds and storms, and
so it will be observed that the rules of
purchasing and planting, together with
the preparation of the soil, which are to
be carried into effect, are quite different
from ordinary processes in horticulture;
and yet they are scarcely more dilHcult
of execution, though involving, perhaps,
slightly greater expense.

Of course it is an important thing to
make selections of the varieties to be
used, both as nurse trees and permanent
plants. I do not mean by this that the
trees or shrubs set out for protection are
valueless in themselves, or must be dis-
carded in later processes required. But
if the choice and tender varieties are de-
sired to be grown, they must certainly
be protected in this way. In some of the
extreme exposures at Newport choice
specimens, and at times whole borders,
are fenced in for the Winter — that is to
say, an f)rdinary board fence is placed
btvveen them aiul the sea, d(ung teme-
porary service to great advantage.
With these preliminary considerations

settled rightly, I am prepared to say,
from observation and experience, that
almost any place along the Atlantic
coast can be made beautiful with foliage
effect. Perhaps a little bit of private ex-
perience will be as acceptable and as in-
teresting as anything that can be said in
regard to the plants best fitted to this
purpose. Tlie severest trial which 1 have
known for thirty years of the hardiness
and suitableness of plants occurred afew
years since, in September, when a gale
swept the coast with great violence, at
a time when tht foliage was on and the
wood of the plant had not been suffici-
ently hardened to make them as vigor-
ous "as they would have been a month or
two later." After the storm I took occa-
sion to pass around the shore, a distance
of five or six miles, and take notes of the
plants that had and had not survived
this tempestuous ordeal. It is safe to
say that the numbers of species and
varieties included nearly everything that
is planted in ordinary gardens of thebest
class. Some of these grounds were culti-
vated and planted to the very water's
edge, along sandy beaches, but more of
them on the cliffs, which at Newport are
higher and more abrupt than at any
other place between Florida and Maine.
In looking at my notes, which I had
purposed to publish In detail at thetime,
but have never done so, I find that, ac-
cording to this record, Myrica cerifera
appeared to have suffered less than any
other plant. It is a native of the New
England shores, and is coming to be

walk along a scene of desolation very cer-
tainly of its standard, but, as it grows
best of all, rising six to eight feet high,
amid sand dunes and exposed to the
roughest storms and weather, it may be
put down as of equal service with the
others already named. It is, in fact, a
beautiful plant when in flower, and never

ugly.

Thetamariskshad withstood thestorm
bravely. These slender growing plants,
with bright pink blossoms and feathery
foliage, are always beautiful in flower,
and, if rightly treated, most valuable for
these purposes. The tamarisk is theonly
shrub of which I have knowledge that
will submit to having the salt spray
thrown upon its leaves with impunity.
Of course, this cannot be done as a regu-
lar thing, butlfound specimens here that
had been almost deluged with sea water
which did not even lose their leaves as a
result.

Having established an outside border
of plants, more especially for protection,
the Clethra alnifolia, or sweet pepper
bush, was among the best which had
survivt d the wreck. California privet, so
called, is not accounted an exceedingly
hardy plant, but as against the winds of
the seashore it eudures well. The rose
garden of the late George Bancroft, the
historian, was planted on a cliff, with no
other protection from the sea winds than
a tall privet hedge, rising perhaps eight
or ten feet. In this case I found not only
the outside foliage killed, but some of the
branches. The next season, however.

Partial Viev/ of Bed of Allen's Defiance Mignonette,
C. H. Allen, Floral Park, N. V.

irown fjy

more largely planted than fortnerl.v as
the pioneer plant for protection. It is
not especially beautiful, but in localities
of this nature anything green that lives
and grows and helps hold the soil and
increases firmness is a boon not to be de-
spised. The next most hardy plant or
shrub, according to this fearful test, was
the Rosa rugosa, than which few things
are more desirable as ornamental plants.
These were first introduced to Newport,
I think, by the late Robert Goelet,of New
York, whose villa stands or sits high on
the cliffs, and who planted the rugosas
within four to six feet of the brink. They
were put in by the hundred, as the place
is large, and so massed that they pro-
tected each other, and they have done so
to this day. As a matter of fact, in my
tour of inspection I did not find a single
myrica or Rosa rugosa that had been
killed, or had been deprived wholly of its
foliage, though most other plants were
stripped. I should put these down as
among the very best of the hardy plants
for situations of this kind. The Rosa
rugosa is probably planted more largely
in Newport than any other single shrub,
and it answers a good purpose. It ap-
pears here in groups and liedges, and
never fails.

The beech plum, Prunus maritima,
answers also a most excellent purpose
in pioneering the way for still better
plants. This is not appreciated at its
full value, apparently, anywhere. It cer-
tainly is not at Newport, from which I
write. I could not judge by the five-mile

showed no esj)f*cial iiijurii s to the hedge
itself. With a few such varieties as these
— and the list could be quite extended —
almost anyone can make a beginning
that will result favorabl.v. I found in
this visit after the storm almost all the
ordinary shrubs in garden cul ivation
standing a little back from the sea, some
in full exposure, others slightly protected
by lower forms, and nearly all severely
injureil; but very few next season failed
to respond to the Summer's warmth. It
is true many of them had to be cut back,
the dead wood removed, whicli in some
cases simply insured proper trimming,
that they might not have had except for
the catastro|ihe. The wild roses are
coming into tise much more largely than
formerly, and the.v are excellent ]ilant.s,
though nf)t to be relied upon fully in the
front row. L. D. Davis.

Allen's Defiance Mi§:nonette.

The ,•n■^'^ln)p.■lll^■ing iiicture is ri-pi-o-
duccd fi'om ;i ])hotogr,-ipli taken of a
l}e<l of .Mien's Dell.-incemigiionctte gr()wn
by Charles II. Allen. Floral Park. N. Y..
for seed pur|ioses. The stems were three
feet in height, the flf)wcr spikes meas-
uring ten to fourteen inches. Tins va-
riety has been worked by .Mr. .\llen to a
type, ami in the bed of over five hniidred
plants no perceptible difference could lie
seen.

Mr. Allen disseminated this variety of
mignonette and is justly proud of the
great advancement in its quality.

Violets.

Paper rimi by Robert Angus, gardener to Major
Hopkins, before the Tarrytovon Horticultural
Society 071 Thursday Evening, May 23, iSqq.

I can hardly say that the violet is a
plant of easy culture, for it is and it is
not. It is in short a plant that can be
cultivated by the amateur as easily as by
the professional, and it is a plant that
sometimes baffles the best professional
skill. This is due, as we all know, more
or less to our cost, to that little fungoid
disease called "spot." We all know the
effect of it, and according to nature's
laws there must be a cause; but just as
to what this cause is I am afraid we are
all more or less at sea. Location has,
no donbt, a good deal to do with it, and
that it is contagious tliere is no doubt.
Plants are often attacked by it where
there has been no chance of contamina-
tion with infected suljjects, and often at-
tacked so badly that there is no remedy,
■i'his is not always tlie ca.se. however,
and the plants can often be kept in a
healthy condition by close watching and
the reiiioval of infected leaves as they ap-
pear. I will now give you a sketch of the
methods I employ:

I take my cuttings about the end of
February. ' I prefer runners, but can't
always "get them, hence 1 have to take
crowns, being very careful to select my
young stock from the healthiest plants.
In taking crowns I break up the old
plants, taking a single crown for my cut-
ting without any of the old hard growth
attai'hed to it so that it is soft, as wiry
cuttings never make good plants. I dib-
ble the cuttings into flats fllled with a
ciuiipost of half leaf mold and sand finely
sifted, giving shade for a short time in
the middle of the day— until the cuttings
will stand up without wilting in the sun.
I may state that I root them in the violet
hi>usc, afterward placing them in a cold
frame, and hardening off, preparatory to
planting out in the garden. 1 generally
choose a dull day about the middle ol
.\liiil f(U' |)lanting out. I plant them be-
tween two rowsof grapevines which run
east and west, thus affording a little
shade from the strong .sun. They are
kept clean from weeds and runners, but
tlie runners are allowed to grow during
tlie month of .\ugust, thus giving the
plants no check during that month. 1
clean off all runners the first week of Sep-
tember previous to planting in Winter
quarters.

I prefer a heavy loam, well enriched,
similar to a good ro.se soil. In lifting the
plants lam very careful to lift a large
ball cjf soil with them. I plant into solid
benches, being careful not to bury the
crowns, giving them a thorough good
watering immediately after planting and
slightly shading the glass for the first
iiicmth. I keep the house as cool as pos-
sible with full ventilation night and day
until the weather gets chilly, then gradu-
ally reduce the ventilation. The best tem-
Iiei'ature I find for them is 40 degrees
night, with 10 degrees of a rise during the
ila.^-. 1 may here state that I never close
the fop ventilator entirely, thus avoiding
condeiisation. With regard to watering,
I like a bright morning and do it over-
head, always attempting to h.ave the
foliage dry before night. I don't beheve
in allowing fne surface of the bed to be-
come very dry, as the violet is very
susceptible to the ravages of red spider.
All bad leaves are picked off, also the leaf
stalks. I feed with chicken manure once
a week. I Uke to do this on a bright
morning so that I can give an overhead
watering directly after. I use a half
bushel of manure to forty-five gallons of
water.

As to varieties, I confine my.self to the
California for single, and I\iarie Louise
for double. There are many advantages
in growing violets in a house. For in-
stance, you can ventilate ;properly; in
fact, you can always give tlie plants the
requisite attention independent of the
elements. For fi'anie culture the main
]ioints are: to pay strict attention to
ventilation on all f.avorable occasions,
keep clear of condensation as much as
possibk', watering when required, pick-
ing off all bad leaves and covering and
uncovering at the proper time. Keep
frost outside if possible.

Tbe Cood Strone Kind,

ooc. r»©i" 100 lias.

BALES WEIGH 300 LB8.

H. A. 8T00TH07F & Co., 154-156 'W. 21th Bt., N. T. City

June 10. ioyy.

The Florists' Exchmnge.

613

OBITUARY.

C. Jaeg-er.

C. Jaeger, 14S Fulton avenue, .lereey
City, N. J., died last week, aged GO years.
He was one of fbe old tiraetloriste in this
vicinity.

William Lang'.

Wm. Laug, florist. Mount Vernon, O.,
died Friday niorninj;, June 2, after au
illness of two weeks. The immediate
cause of his death was enlargement of
the liver. Mr. Lang was born in Devon-
shire, Engiaud, April, IbL'S. In 18.j^i he
married Miss Sarixh Hookaway and with
tlieir two children they came to this
country and settled in Mount Vernon in
1873. Mr. Lang's wife died about eleven
years ago, and shortly after her death,
Alfred, the youngest son, died. One
other son, William, is now living. The
funeral occurred Sunday, June 4, the in-
terment being in Mound View Cemetery.

James Kelway.

The death of this well-known nurserj--
man is announced in the English horti-
cultural journals, on May 17 last, at
the age of eighty-four years, at his home
in Langpoi-t, Somer.set. Mr. Kelway's
name is assoi-iatcd with the improvement
of thi' ghidiolu.s and the pa!ouy, particu-
larl.v the former. He also de\''jtcd con-
siderable attention to delphiniums and
amari'llis; intact to all hardy llowccs.
Our contemporaries speak in high terms
of the deceased, both as a bu.siness man
and a citizen, the Garden reuuirking that
"his loss will be mentioned with regret
in every town and district of England,
so well was his name or person known
by amateur and professional devotees of
horticulture."

The business of the firm is now carried
on by his son William, who recently took
it over.

William Buckendorf,

By the death of William Buckendorf,
which occurred May 24 at 710 Tenth
streets., from a paralytic stroke, .Minne-
apolis lo.ses not only one of its earliest
pioneers but a man who was higlil,\'
esteemed and particularl.v well known iis
the first florist in the city. Mr. Bucken-
dorf had lived there for more than foriy
years. He came to that city in 18r)7 ami
in 1863 opened the flrst florist estab-
lishment in the city. A few weeks ago
he was apprised of the death of his onlv
son, F'red. Buckendorf. who was killed
while serving at Manila. Tlie death o(
his boy totally prostrated the old man
and undoubtedly brought about his de-
mise.

William Buckendorf was born in tier-
many in 1833. He was educated in the
public schools of his native land until
1848, when he was given a course in
floriculture. In 1857 he came to America
and soon after located in Minneapolis.
In 1863 he purchased the ground at the
corner of Seventeenth street and Fourth
avenue S.,and estalilislied the flrst green-
house in Minneapolis. Last Fail ilr.
Buckendorf was cunipelled to go out of
business and the greenhouse now stands
unoccupied and deserted, wliere it lias
been located tor the past thirty-six years.
Deceased was twice married and leaves
three daughters and one son.

Lewis Templin.

IjCwis Templin, senior member of the
Arm of L. Tem[ilin & Sons, florists and
seedsmen, died at his home in Oal!a,Ohio,
on May i), at the ripe age of eighty-seven
years. Mr. Templin was born near Read-
ing, Pa., in 1812, emigrating to Ohio
with his parents when about nine years
of age. In 1836 he was married to Sarah
A. Small who, after a hapiiy union of
over sixty-three j-ears, survives him, to-
gether with four sons and three daugh-
ters; one son having given his life for his
country in 1863. About 1860 Mr. Temp-
lin embarked in the nursery trade. His
unquestioned lionesty gained for hint the
confidence of the pulilic so that he was
(enabled to do a large and lucrative busi-
ness. Some eighteen years ago, his three
.younger sons coming to manhood, he
associated them with him in establisliing
a retail mail trade in seeds and plants,
which business has grown from year to
.vear until L. Templin & Sons has Ijeconie
a familiar name in more than sixty thou-
, sand homes throughout the land. Tliree
- .years ago he met at his home and spa-
- clous grounds many hundreds of his
neighbors and friends who g.-ithered to
congratulate him and his aged compan-
ion on the sixtieth anniversary of their
marriage. The hearty and pertinent ad-

dress of Mr. Templin on that occasion
will long be remembetvd by those present.

Deceased was for sixty years a member
of the Christian Church, was a clieerful
giver to public, benevolent and religious
enterprifcs, and in this respect will be
greatly missed.

The three sons will continue the busi-
ness without any change in the firm
name.

HINTS and HELPS.

The Japanese Snowball, ^'iburnum
jilieatum, and the one with very large
flower heads, V. niacrocephalum, are
over for the season in this vicinity. Im-
meniately after flowering the principal
wood of the season is made and this,
while still tender and full of sap, is the
best material for cuttings. Keep as cool
as possible, and the atmosphere moist,
and they will root in a short time. Dur-
ing the latter part of the season V. plica-

ball, and if the plants go without water
for any length of time when they need it,
their usefulness is ended.

Caladium argyrili-a — This silver.v-
leaved species does notgrow much higher
than six inches. It is one of the most
useful plants tor mixing with small ferns
in filling pans. The tubers started a
week or two ago in sand should be pot-
ted in three In. pots, using a rather heavy
soil. Grow them on for a while until all
of the shoots are well above the surface
of the pot. Keep on the dry side for a
day or two, then shake out, saving the
roots as much as possible, and divide
into small pieces; re-pot in thumbs and
keep warm and close for a few days.
This will be found a better method than
dividing the dormant bulbs.

The double English primroses and

polyanthuses which are iiianted out are
apt to look sick during this hot weather,
and go to rest before making a suthcient
amount of growth. Their roots are not
very deep, especiiilly those near the
crown of the plants. A top dressing of

THE LATE LEWIS TEMPLIN.

turn is very apt to lose its leaves when
put in as cuttings; especiall.v is this the
case after a dry spell of weather.

Crimson ISainbler roses grown in
pots or planted out for forcing next
Winter should have an abundance of
room, so that the air can circulate freel.y
among them. Loosen the surface soil
and give a good mulch of rotted manure.
The young canes as they grow should be
tied "to supports to prevent them being
twisted off by wind storms. All flower
buds which are fast developing should be
picked off, as their development would
simply mean a drain upon the resources
of the plant.

Diseased Gloxinias.— These popular
plants are very liable to the attacks of a
disease concerning which little appears
to be known. It first shows itself in the
leaves, small brownish spots appearing
as if burned by the sun. The diseased
surfaces gradually enlarge until the
health of the plant suffers to such an ex-
tent as to stop the growth of the flower
buds. Probably careless %vatering at the
roots has something to do with it. Each
plant should be examined at least once a
day to ascertain it water be needed, be-
cause the broad leaves lying overthesur-
tace of the soil are apt to hide a very dry

old moss mixed with manure around the
crowns and an occasional heavy water-
ing will improve matters considerably.

Autumn pl.anted pansies have done
so grandly in tiie parks here this season
that it seems a pity they are not grown
altogether by this method. According
to the reports of the Weather Bureau the
severit.v of the Winter in Washington has
been about as great as in any of the
Eastern States. True, during most of
time when the mercury was away below
zero the snow was on the ground, and
the jdants were heavil.v mulched with
old manure. Under these conditions not
a single plant was lost, and the beds are
now a perfect blaze of color. What are
known as violas or bedding pansies will
be given a trial the coming season in the
hope that they will last the better part
of the Summer.

Sweet peas, as the hot weather con-
tinues, will soon begin to feel the effects
of it at the roots. They last longer when
the burning rays of thesun are kept from
the roots in some way or other. When
the rows are close together they shade
each other, but that means an insuffi-
cient quantity of air circulating through
them. Rows running east and west
may have some short grass placed along

the sunny side. This will help to retard
the ravages of red spider, as this pest
attacks and increases very fast on en-
feebled vines.

Acalypha Sanderiana may be de-
pended upon to stand the sun all right
in the open ground. Plants of it have
been already in the open ground for over
a month, and thej' have made consider-
able growth by this time. By the way,
the plants of this specieswhichhnve been
introduced all show seed bearing flowers;
even the oldest plants which I have seen
show no indication of giving flowers
with pollen on them. All of the other
kinds, so far as I am aware, produce
both kinds on the same plant.

Starting nelumbiums from dormant
tubers is sometimesadisappointingpiece
of work, especially if the tubers are
planted out in permanent positiousearly
in the season. Nothing is gained by
early planting, and very often the loss
of the tubers is the result. I find it a very
certain method to let the tubers float on
the surface water of an indoor tank or
tub on which the sun has full play. They
soon begin to grow quite freely, and
when put out by the middle of Mayor
beginning of June, according to locality,
they continue to grow very luxuriantly,
making even greater progress than those
which have been established and grow-
ing for one or more seasons.

Vinoa major var. elegantissim.i, the
large variegated leaved periwinkle, is
undoubtedly tlie best plant in existence
for hanging over the sides of baskets and
vases. It does not show the effects of
n( gleet so quickly as most other things.
Stock plants of it should be planted in a
prepared frame or border, where they
can be encouraged to make abundant
growth for next Fall's supply of cut-
tings. Leaf soil and sand should enter
largely into the growing medium.

G. W. O.

BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS.

Caunatio.ns, now that they are all in
tlie Held will need no further care other
than the regular hoeing or cultivating of
the soil and the pinching back of the
shoots. Once a week is not any too often
to hoe the plants; by so doing the soil
has not time to become baked, weeds
wifl be kept down and the plants will
not suffer from drought. No set rule can
lie given foi- ]iinchiiig back, nor can one
go into the tiehl and pinch all at the same
time, as some plants will always grow
stronger than others and require stop-
ping earlier. The only right way to do
this work is to keep a watch and do the
pinching just when it wants doing. Do
not let the plants make a single growth
ten inches long and then cut that down
to four inches. The time that it took to
grow the six inches thus cut away will
be then just so much time lost.

CuRYSANTHEMU.MS. — As the beuchcs be-
come available the planting of chrysan-
themums should be pushed forward. Try
to have the early varieties b.v themselves,
also mcdiumand late kinds, so that after
cutting the bench space can be cleared
evenly ;ind immediately utilized for some
other crop.

Genistas.— Old plants will be better for
being put outdoors. Cut them well back
into uniform shape and pot over if neces-
sary, tliongh after they become of good
size a iiottiug every year is not needed, a
top dressing of rich compost answering
the purpose very well. In putting the
plants outdoors give them a rather
shaded place and never let them suffer for
water. Acacias can be treated in the
same manner.

Ficus.— If you have a stock of young
jilants wanted to be grown on for next
Winter prepare a good, rich bed outdoors
and plant them. Shade well when newly
planted and as they start to grow re-
move the shading by degrees. They will
thus become inured to the full sunshine.
In dry weatherthey must bekept watered
and if this is done in the morning care
must be taken to keep the water from
the leaves.

Hydrangeas.— Young stock may be
planted outdooi-sin well enriched soil and
will make much better growth than if
grown in pots through the Summer.

BouvARDiA also should be planted out
by this time.

Heubaceous Calceolaria seed should
be sown this month for next Spring
flowering. Sow in pans and have plenty
of leaf mould mixed with the soil; after
sowing place the pans in a cool, shaded
house and cover with paper until the
seeds germinate.

614

The Florists' Exchange.

Cbicasfo.

state of Trade.

Trade all of last week held out well;
at times roses ^vere in greater demand
than could be supplied. Prices lield up
very well tor the Beason.

Carnations Monday morning were in
extraoriliiiary quantity in all the whole-
sale lumsrs, eousequenily prices dropped
eonsiik'rahly. There was probably one
quarter of a million carnation flowers in
sight. Good standards went in thousand
lots at 5c. to 20c. per bunch; we saw one
partj' carting off IS.T.'JO for street sales.

Last week June weddings helped busi-
ness out gieatly, the trade being scat-
tered among a good man.y florists.

Po'ouies are now coming in around
this city — not so plentifully as last year,
but very good— and on the whole they
sell well.
Florists' Club.

The attendance is falling off as
warm weather and busy times come
along. The next meeting, .June 16, is ex-
pected to be the last during the Summer
months. A communication from Jamerf
Hartshorne (Chicago Carnation Co.) was
read protesiing againstthe issuing of the
Society's certificate, e.xcept fot new
plants. This caused some discussion.
Several members thought that all meri-
torious growths should be certificated so
as toencourage growers toexhiblt before
the Club.

The president was, by resolution, au-
thorized to represent the Club at the
coming meeting of the American Associa-
tion of Nurserymen, June 14 and 15, in
this city, and to obtain flowers for the
occasion. It was at one of the Associa-
tion's meetings in this city, June 19,
1884, that the S. A. b\ was organized.
A general call will also be made to all
florists to attend the next meeting of the
Club on June IG, to discuss matters rela-
tive to the Club's contingent for the De-
troit meeting of the S. A. F. in August.
It is hoped and requested that all who
can will join the Chicago florists' club
delegates. It is thought a spet'ial tram
may be obtained and cheap rates, if a
sutticient numberof peoplecau be induced
to go.
Auiong Groovers.

Anton Then proposes this year to
replace roses with carnations, onl.y grow-
ing ahoiise or two of the former for
store use. He has been very successful
with the divine flower the past Winter,
and even yet his Bradt are in excellent
shape. He has planted out 40,000. He
will grow 3,000 or 4,000 chrysanthe-
mums; the plants now are In excellent
condition for planting out. The vaiieties
are Fitzwygiain, (Jlory of the PaciHc,
Ivory, Yellow- Queen, Hoblnson, Golden
Wedding, Wanamaker, Bonuaffun, May-
flower, Mrs. Jerome Jones, Chadwick,
Maud Dean and Murdock.

J<3seph Labd, Joliet,for four years gar-
dener at the penitentiary, started in busi-
ness a year ago. He has now five houses,
20 X 100 feet, and reports prospects
favorable.
Around and A1>out.

Fred. Hills, Maywood, has just
started building a handsome eight-room
modern dwelling.

John C. Schubert, Wabash avenue, has
been re-appointed city smoke Inspector.

The new greenhouses at Lincoln Park
are to be equipped with Garland's iron
gutters.

Henry Hilmer's place (Art Floral Co.)
had a narrow escape from flre the other
night, a livery stable next door burning
down. By prompt useof the greenhouse
hose and the aid of the city firemen the
store fortunately escaped.

J. Austin Shaw and Charles Loechner,
of Suzuki & lida, New York, were here
last week.

MissTheresa Paasch, daughtorof Chris.
Paasch, florist, 224 Milwaukee avenue,
•was married to Julius .SziTlinsky, pay-
master on Alton & St. Louis railway,
on Monday, June .'">. The reception was
held at Schoenoffen Hall, which was
sidendidly decorated. A number of flor-
ists was present and an e.xcellent time
was had.

.1. Austin Shaw, who represents a good
many palm and nursery and supply
houses this year, has returned to this city
from a successful trip to Omaha and Den-
ver. He will be at the Nurserymen's
coiniMition in Chicago, .June 14 and 15,
anil his .-iildress for some weeks will be
7s Walia.sh avenue. He believes there
will be a great attendance at the Detroit
convention in August and finds enthusi-
asm everywhere lie goes as to its success.
The weather with us has been very hot
— 90 degrees with fiequent thunder storms
— too much rain for low lands.

Ess.

Pittsburg.

Trade Iteius.

Business the past week has been
very satisfactory, also the eondition,.of
stock. Carnations are doing well, but if
the present hot spell continues they will
suffer greatly; the thermometer has been
in the nineties the last lour or five days.
Longitiorum and auratum lilies are in
fair demand. Sweet peas are not so
abundant yet. Hardy roses, grown out-
doors, are in evidence, but are not as
good as other years in some localities.
Asters are beginning to come in.

Plant sales are slow; a few growers
have cleaned up fairly well, but there are
lots of stock yet offered. Cannas are
somewhat short; they have been in good
demand this season.

The News.

Henry Menshke is erecting a large
house, containing over G,000feetof glass.
It will be planted with chrysanthemums.
His place is in charge of Mr. Fischer, a
careful grower, who sent in some fine
stock the past Winter.

It looks as if a good bit of building will
be done this Summer in spite of the ad-
vance in prices on almost everything in
the building line.

Messrs. H. & A. Langhans have bought
Miss Agnes Wells' establishment in .Steu-
benville, O. The store will be in charge of
Arthur. Miss Wells has been in the busi-
ness some years, being the first florist to
open a store in Steubenville. She com-
manded a nice trade.

C. T. Siebert, who has been ill for some
weeks, is able to be about again.

At the last meeting of the Botanical
Society, of Western Pennsylvania, John
Marron, one of our ijrominent attorneys,
gave a talk on " The Pleasures of Flori-
culture."

E. C. Keineman.

St. Louis.

Hot Weather Haoipers Trade.

The weather at present is very hot,
interfering with the retail trade in cut
flowers. Stock in good roses is scarce,
bringing as high as (Jc. Carnations, with
the exception of white, are over-abun-
dant. Sweet peas are now plentiful
enough to supply all demands ; they are
in from outside. Bedding, with the ex-
ception of a few straggling late orders,
is over. As indicated at an earlier date,
business in this line has been exception-
ally good ; all staples such as cannas,
geraniums, verbenas and roses were
sold out clean. Cannas sold extra well,
aud probably more will be used each
year.

Quite a number of small weddings
lately has helped the retail trade.

Jottbigs.

We hope to see a large attendance
at the club meeting, Thursday, June 15.
All are earnestly requested to attend
this meeting; it will be the last chance
to subscribe to the World's Fair fund, as
tlie list will be returned after this meet-
ing. We would like to see the name of
every florist in the city on this list, as we
are firm in theconvieiionthat the invest-
ment will be money well spent, and will
help the florist and nurserymen in com-
mon with other trades.

Shaw's Garden was open to the public
last Sunday and, according to reports,
the largest crowd on record visited the
place.

Elaborate plans are about to be sub-
mitted to the board of directors of the
Washington University, who have ac-
quired a tract of some 200 acres of land
just west of Forest Park. Much of this
ground will be laid out and planted in
best manner in the near future. M. G.
Kern, who laid out our Lafayette and
Forest Parks, will compete for the plans
and work.

c. c. s.
Grand Rapids.

Decoration Day trade was as good as
tliat at Christmas and far better than at
Easter; averaging from 20 to 50 per
cent, better than last year's. Better
prices were obtained for bedding stock
and cut flowers. Verbenas, pelargoni-
ums, feverfew, heliotrope, Paris daisies
and fuchsias are little sought after and
will be but little grown next year, "while
geraniums, particularly S. A. Nutt, are
the plants people want. All sorts of vines
were also called for. I'etuiiias and sal-
vias were in demand, but begonias aud
such like are no longer asked for.

This is good growing weather, as we
have a shower every few days.

G. F. C.

Buffalo.

Business Bits.

A summery heat and sunshine hur-
ries the bedding plant trade; tlie exodus
of theabsenteesfnrtht'Siiiiiiiicrison; heat
reduces the quality of IpImoius, while
also bringing some in uvit large supply.

School commencements, weildings and
accompaniments, with some gatherings
of strangers, help along daily trade in
cut flower lines. Supplies of flowers are
ample for all demands with a leaning to
sacrifice prices in cases on certain kinds.

Construction on the new conservatories
at the Botanic Garden is progressing but
slowly. .Judging from outside apjjear-
ances, a few months hence may see the
first of the growing houseportions ready
tor service and use.

Keuent visitors included: John Bar-
clay, New York City; C.S.Ford and S.
S. Skidelsky, of Philadelphia, while the
latter town afforded some of the local
craft a glimpse andcoiigratulatory hand-
shake with the proud and trophy-laden
shooting team one day last week on their
return from Erie, Pa. ViDi.

Cleveland.

Excellent Decoration Day Trade.

A very satisfactory trade is reported
by everyone; fully equal to, if not better
than last season.

Bedding stock of somekinds wasclosely
cleaned up, almost every plant in flower
was sold. Thebackward weatherof last
month held flowering jilauts back, but
the demand was so heavy that much of
this stock was disposed of.

Prices were somewhat advanced over
those of the weeli previous. Koses re-
tailed at $1.50 per dozen; carnations,
35c. to 60c. per dozen; paeonies, $1 and
$1.50 per dozen.

Wedding and Coninienceuient Work.

The present month promises a very
heavy business in this line, and while
there are not so man.y orders in as last
season at this time, fully as good trade
is expected by the downtown stores
which handle the greater part of this
class of work.

Present prices are the same as before
Decoration week; Koses, .12 and .f 4; car-
nations, 50c. to f 1.50 per 100; pteonies,
$3 per 100; sweet peas, 35c. per 100.
Retail prices are as follows: Roses, f 1
per dozen; Beauty, f2 to $~i; carnations,
25c. aud 35c. for ordinary, 50c. for extra
and lancy varieties; jja'onies, 60c. and
f 1 per dozen.

Chas. Erhardt, who for many j'ears
operated a retail flower store on Erie
street, is now in charge of the cut flower
department of Hoyt, Kent, Septon Co.'s
department store. G. A. T.

Brighton, Mass.

The two new houses which Win. H. El-
liott is building are nearing completion;
the one for grafted roses in solid beds is
already planted but that for own root
plants in benches is not quite finished;
the varieties will be Bride and Brides-
maid. Mr. Elliott was very fortunate in
securing two carloads of glass before the
present scarcity, nht.-iiiiing it at a low
figure, also l.~.,ooo feet of pipe. The two
houses in question will, like the rest of
the plant, be heated by steam, ten pipes
to each house, two placed under each of
four benches and two on the outside.
Tills addition more tlian equals, in extent,
the Newtonville greenhouses, which Mr.
Elliott will now give up, devoting all his
"attention to the Brigliton establishment
wliich now consists of a total of 21
houses, covering two acres. Eight of
tiiese are asparagus houses.

Natick, Mass.

The new house wliicli E. M. Wood it
Co. are adding is to facedue south, which
is 19 degrees west from the facing of the
main range. This house will, like the
others, have a very secure foundation of
stone and brick mason work — Lord iV:,
Burnham will do the erecting. There will
not be much replanting done here this
year; all the Bride and Bridesm.iid are
grafted stock, in solid beds, and oiil.\'
Beauty and .Meteor arc grown on own
roots. The Meteor from this estabhsh-
raent have sold particularly well in the
Boston market during the past season.

Framing'hara, Mass.

Wm. Nicholson is putting iiji a new car-
nation house, 200 x 2;t feet, llented by
hot water; Lord & Burhaiii I'onredoing
the work and making such rapid progress
that the completion of the whole con-
struction will require less than a month's
time.

Boston.

Trade Notes.

Business is again quiet, June "wed-
ding decorations having constituted the
bulk of the trade during the past week.
Rhododendrons and pteonies have formed
the largest part of many of the decora-
tions; these flowers are in fair supply.

The market is heavily stocked with all
other kinds of flowers, the quality of
many of which is not very high. Roses
have slirunk to their Summer size and
colored ones have lost much of their
color. Beauty, mostof which are bleached,
are in fair sui)pl.v; .f 2 a dozen is a very
good price for best stock. Smaller sizes
run from f 1 a 100 upwards; Bride and
Bridesmaid make from f 1 to $5 a 100,
and Kaiserin, which now excels Bride,
run to f 6 or even f 8 a 100 for really
select blooms.

Carnations are very plentiful, selling
lower than at any time this season; 50c.
will buy 100 good carnations, though a
few extras make 75c. and specials .11 a
100.

Outdoor flowers are in abundance and
prices on such are low.

The marriage of Robert McGorum, of
Natick, to Miss Mary Baird, of East
Hampton, Mass., occurred at noon on
Thursday, June 1.

Lucius Foster (of Boston fern fame)
started Friday on a vacation trip to
Europe, and reports of others following
suit may now be expected each week.

Norton Bros, have been kept busy this
week with wedding decorations, having
had a large one in Dorchester and one In
Brookline, besides a lew smaller ones.

F. J. N.

The flower market has had a very pros-
perous year; one indication of its grow-
ing popularity is the increasing number
of advertLsing signs on the walls; there
are now as many as forty of these signs.

Wm. H. Elliott lias been suffering from
lumbago for some time past, but is now
able to be about.

Welch Brothers report a very busy
year, especially the Decoration Day trade,
which was larger than ever. They are
at present handling large quantities of
water lilies from W. B. Shaw, Benuings,
D.C., and some fine Kaiserin, Meteor aud
Beauty roses from Carl Jurgens, New-
port. Another specialty of this Brm is the
Bon Ton carnation from F. A. Blake,
Rochdale, Mass.

M. B. Bunker, who has a stand in the
Parker House and one in the Touraine,
has been doing a large business; the
quantity of decorative jilants sold and
used up in the hotels has been very exten-
sive.

Philadelphia.

Sweltering Weather.

This city has been sweltering under
a temperature of from 93 to 97 degrees
in the shade the past week, and liuslness
lias suffered in consequence. Many of
the retail stores have been busy witii
wedding decorations and commence-
ments, but as there is so much stock a
little rush is not felt. Roses have been in
better demand but this is mostly owing
to tiie shorter supply in this vicinity.
Some stores sent to distant, cities for
e.xtra good stock of tea roses, tlie stock
around here having de|>ieciatcd on
account of hot weather. Carnations are
poor, and will not keep any time when
exposed. Sweet peas have sold fairly
well. Iiut at old prices.

Club Meeting.

The meeting on Tuesday last was
rather poorly attended; the night was
too warm to go from home. There was
a nice exhibit of herbaceous flowers from
Thos. Meehan & Sons, including some 20
varieties.

Stoke Pogis Nurseries exhibited two
vases of choice pa»oiiies, three vases of
Penzance roses and a vase of Y'ellow
Rambler roses. The flowers of the latter
were very good, in fact, the best ever seen
here.

Louis Salingre, gardener to Louis
Burk, Esq., staged a vase of gladioli and
another of gaill.irdias.

John WesLtott is away on a fishing
trip and incidentally to do a little think-
ing about the sports at Detroit. He is
wondering how many .110 bills Mr. Wil-
cox, of Council Bluffs, la., has received
towards a trophy for bowling at the
next convention. From now on Mr. West-
cott will be heard from on the.se points.
David Rust.

H. W. Buckbee, Rocktord, 111., and Jules
Fouta, New Orleans, La., were among
last week's visitors. W. M.

June 10, 1899.

The F=l-Orists' Exchange.

615

Rate, 10 cents per line (8 worda), each Insertion.
Cash with order. This rate applies only to situation
wanted advertlsementB and when set eolld, without
dlflplar. Display advertisements tl.OO per Iqcc. When
letters are to be addressed 1q out care add 10 cts. to
cover expense of forwarding.

SITUATION wanted by a pracitcal florlBt.
Uudurstauds ttiu kt^jWidk of roses, carnullone,
and KBoeral stuck on commercial place ; good tef-
eraQces. Address K., Florists' Exchauge.

W^ ANTED.

Position by July let iost., by a young florist,
siugk", 13 years' experience in roseti, carna-
tions, 'mums, violtts, palms, feme and general
green louse stock ; A No. 1 desiifner and dec-
orator, commercial house or store, South or
West preferred.

H., care Florists' Exchange.

WANTED.

SitiiatloD as florist, have had five years'
experience in general tttuck, have aluu been
In store and am capable of helping with
designs, age 22, single.

Apply J. CARLOS.

9 Westley Ave.^ North Cambridge, Mass.

HELP WIHTED

Bftte SI per Inch. No adv. less than 50o.

WANTED.

An all-around man on a small place, single, sober,
lao.uo per monib and Kood board. Address P.O.Box
252. Went Haven, Conn,

W^ANTED.

Office man, thoroughly posted in the plant
and seed business. Must have the best recom-
meodatioDS.

UENKX A. DR£ER,

Lock Box 1618, Philadelphia. Pa.

IVANTED.

Single man, underst«»nding thoroughly
growing roses and carnations; must be tem-
perate and steady ; state wages wanted and
references. Address

Box 17, Parslppany, N. J.

WANTED.

A working foreman, a good practical man,
who understands Koses, Carnations, Violets,
'Mums, and general florist stock. Must have
good reference. Voung married man pre-
ferred. Address, giving all particulars, as to
age, wages expected, etc.

J., care of Florists' Exchange.

WANTED

At once, young man of steady habits; one who
has liad experience in greenhouse and garden
work. Must come recommended ; wages $18 00
per month and board to start with. Address

H. B. D., P. O. Box 15. Essex, Conn.

SIOCK WINTED.

'Bate Sll per Inch, No adv. less than 50c.

WANTED.

A Good Plant Novelty.

C, care Florists' Exchange.

WANTED AT ONCE.

400 Asparagus Plumosus,

Tme, from seed, 1 year-old. Address with lowest price.

JOSEPH TOVVEI.L, Pnierson. N.J.

Wanted Ininiediately

1000 OWIOF SIEVII PLIHTS.

WrUe, NtatiiiK price,

MANN BROS., West Randolph, Vt.

Mention the PIorlst«* Exctaanfe when writing.

BliSIHESS OPPOnTOmTIES.

Bate 91 per Inch. No adv. less than 50o.

L. USSING'S

Greenhouse Property
Exchange,

I I 7 W. 30th St., TEf EPIKINE 1616 38tb.

WITH G. E. BKADSHAW.

SELL. RENT OR EXCHANGE AT ALL TIMES.

TO LET.

Six new greenhouses of over 5000 feet of
glass, potting shed 40x15 ft., flue dwelling
house, barn, luO hotbedg and two acres of good
ground. This place is near six cemeteries,
opposite two. Trolley cars direct to place
from New York ; terms easy. Call at once.

HEUS3, BBOOKLYN, N. Y.

West Entrance Cypress Bills Cemetery.

MISCELLIHEOOS.

Rate SI per inch. No adv. less than 50c.

SHARES FOR SALE.

To anyone desirous of making asoundand
paying investment, advertit-eroffersallmlted
number of shares of stock in the A. T. DeLa
iMare Ptg. and Pub. Co. Ltd., proprietors of
the Florlstfl* Exchange. For full particulars
address

Plants, care Florists* Exchange.

FOR SAI.B.

AT A BIG BARGAIN. My entire stock
of Palms, Ferns and Decorative Plants,

with a well established wholesale business.

New wholesale list ready. Send for it.

For further Information and special low
prices on large orders, address

^V. J. HKS8HR,

Plattstnoutli, Neb.

FOR SALE

A large collection of Dried Botanical Speci-
mens of the Flora of the United States. Alto
collection of Shells, properly classifled and in
good condition ; 4 cases altogether, each cate
size 5 ft.x4 ft. x3 ft. Address

J. H. TROY, 305 Fifth Ave., New York.

SASH FOR SALE.

200 3xG ft,, double thick. 6.\8, 8x10 and 12x16 glass,
heavy framee, 4 and 6 years Id use un a house. Price,
H.OOeach. F. O. B.

One 20 H. P. Upright Tubular Steam Boiler, flO.OO,
F. O. B.

One 20 H. P. Horizontal Tubular Steam Boiler, new
tul)es, $75,00, F. (). B, Address,

SILVER LAKE GREENHOUSES,

SILVER LAKE P. U.. - - MAS8.

KLONDIKE COSiVIOS.

From 3 inch pots, per doz., 75c.

Only a few left.

ELMER I. RAWLINGS, Quakertown, Pa.

Uentton the Florists' Bxchuiff* when wrltlas.

Reader, this Is jour colunm. Let us know
what you are doing. It will keep your name
before your lellow-craftsmen and Interest
many.

Avon, Mass.— Thomas Thrasher is building
an addition to bis greenhouse here.

Evergreen, N. Y.— Alfred Funke is about
to erect another greenhouse, 24x1lO feet, to
grow chrysanthemums and bedding plants.

Spring Brook, N. Y.— E. S. Hampton is
erecting a building to be used for packing and
shipping the product of a largely increased
acreage of asters and other outdoor cut
blooms.

Rlverton, N. .J.— Jules Fonta and wife, of
New Orleans, La., were the guests of Walter
Mott for three days this week. They were de-
liphted with what they saw at the Dreer Nur-
Bcritfi here. They sail to-day (Saturday the
lOth) for Kurope.

Paterson, N. J. — A. Nelson, who Las
been traveling salesman for F. R. Pier-
son Co., Tarrytown. N. Y., fcir the past
six years, has ;;oiii' intn ImsinesK for him-
self here, opci-iitiu^j,- the greenhouse estab-
lishment lately run by Mrs. Murray, on
Notch Road.

Echoes from the Alleys.

Chicago. — A Bcratcb game was played
after the club meeting, June l,witli tlie
following results:

J. Degnao 91 88

0. L. Grant 114 123

(J. \V. McKellar 132 115

W. Krietling 139 116

C. Huut .141 137

A. Laniie 181 116

E. F. Winterson 118 137

Ess.

Cleveland. — Following are scores of
our Florists' BowlingClub, made June 5 :

12 3

Eadie 149 218 113

Stephan 131 165 146

Gray 134 117 118

0. Graham 158 141 127

Pentecost 133 143 2,6

H. Hart 144 117 158

Cu hmail 18U 124 20ll

Kunz 158 135 154

Oinalia. — The team, which will repre-
sent the Expoi-ition City at Detroit will
soon be decided upon, and with its nerves
in better condition than last season, it
expects to bring the coveted cup and
honor of victory, beyond the Mississippi.

Saturday evening an impromptu game
resulted as follows:

12 3

Wilcox ...-i i,.o luJ

Henders* u 167

Shaw 138 154 176

Hadkinson 152 136 161

You will notice that Mr. Wilcox broke
his own and all tiniaha Horist records by
his high score of '2HS.

On iMonrtay evening. June ^, there was
a large attendance of the ('lub members
and coiiHJderable enthusiasm, and some
creditable scores:

13 3 4

Shaw 147 168 198

Hadkinson 13« 174 186

Davey 127 158 178

Wilcox 161 165 156 135

Hess 141 112 166

ChapiD 125 148 154

Swoboda 121 146 152

Henderson 136 133 161

Floth 123 94 127 114

The visiting memberof the Club carried
oft high score, high average, first prize
and pot, which was rather ungenerous.
He predicts that Omaha will give a bet-
ter account of itself than in 1898. S.

Pittsburg. — The following were the
scores made at last week's practice
games:

12 3 4

Bader 127 140 116 134

LudwiK, J. W 136 14U 162 167

Oesterle 143 144 190 131

Ludwlg, E. 0 166 146 163 148

Lauch 109 168 148 167

E. C. K.

Platbii.sh, N. v.— .\t the alleys Thurs-
day evening two games were rolled. The
night was very hot and the scores made
were rather low. Michael Barker, of the
American Florist, Chicago, was present,
and participated in the sport. Follow-
ing are the scores made:

1 3

E. Dailledouze 167 163

P. Hiley 134 127

PapaZeller 75 105

P. Dailleaouze 112 170

M. Barker 72 82

C. Woerner 73 77

H. Dailledouze 146 142

J. I. Kaynor liie 166

Wm. Probser 121 I1.7

C. Woeker 1J6 113

A. Zeller 138 166

St. Louis. — Beneke was suffering with
rheumatism and could not roll. Fred.
W. Weber is a nephew of Fred C.'s, and
this is his first experience in rolling.
Scores follow :

12 3 4 5

John young 138 103 119 149

C.C.Sanders 166 131 149 137 167

J. J. Ilcneke 133

J. VP. KuQZ HI 131 100 170 1211

F.J. Fillmore 125 111 88 li 6 123

Fred. W. Weber... 75 64 97 9 10 1

C. A.Keuhn 166 1S« 166 166 136

Florists Again the Victors.

The I'lorists' Gun Club defeated the
West Chester (iun Club by 18 targets in
a team niatcli (jn the Florists' grounds,
at W'JHHinoiiiliig, the past week. The
wcMtlicr conilitions were not the most
favorable for the handlings of shot guns,
the thermometer registering 1)7" in the
shade. Theconditions forthematch were
fifteen men on each team, 25 targets per
man, unknown angles, rapid firing sys-
tem. In order to shoot tne match and
keep the guns cool as possible, each man
shot his score out in tworounds,thefirst
at 10 targets and the latter at 1.5. At
the end of the flrst round the score was a
tie, but in the second round the florists
gained a lead, which tliej'kept increasing
until the last gun was fired, W. H. Wol-
stencroft winning the high honors with
a clean score. Following the match the
florists gave a supper to the visiting
team at the Delaware River Club. The
scores follow :

FLORISTS.

Broke.

Keid 17

Uurton 2i

McKaraher 17

Harris 21

Craig 16

Smith 22

Wolstencrolt 25

Coleman 21

Jones 19

Uall 16

I.andis 21

Cartledge 22

Dorp 15

Bell 18

Anderson 19

Total 291

WEST CHESTER.

Broke.

Jackson 19

Loomis 16

Henry 18

Davis 20

Peters 16

Harrison 14

Hoar 21

Sellers 17

Howard 16

Smith 16

Brinton 20

Devoe 23

Torppy 30

Pechin 22

Mate 16

Total 173

David Rust.

Brooklyn.

lietail trade has been very good this
week, social affairs being miiiuly respon-
sible for a large demand for flowers.

Wholesalers are receiving more flowers
thcin can he readily disposed of and prices
are running rather low; carnation.s aver-
age about 25c. per 100 and roses $1 per
100; pfEonies, 25c. per dozen.

Oransfe, N. J.

The monthly meeting of the New Jerse.v
Floricultural Societ.v was disappointed
in the non-appearance of John N. May
(the speaker of the evening) on June 5,
but devoted itself to the discussion of
asparagus. Notwithstanding the great
heat there was a large attendance and
floral display. Some magnificent sprays
of Cattleya gigas, exhibited by the presi-
dent, Peter Duff, were awarded a first-
class certificale, and fourteen varieties
of iiaMinics, l.ibclcd by J. C. Wllianis. of
Montcl.iir, were much admired, and .suita-
lily rewarded. The Society takes a Sum-
mer recess and adjourned until October,
after providing for an appropiiate ob-
servance of its fifth birthday at that time.

J. B. D.

Providence.

F. A. Fairbrother has sold his six
greenhouses at South Providence and
will give all his time to the store of Fair-
brf)ther »fe Wood; A. Svenson bonglit five
of the houses and E. Carl one. The.se
have just been removed to the respective
establishments of the gentlemen named,
at East Providence and Johnson, R. I.

I). W. McCoid has bought a lot at the
sale of his greenhouse.^ tube i>lanted with
stock plants of misicllainMiuK bedding
kind.'<, bordered witli lierbaceous plants
and shrubs. He has also rented an extra
lot for his carnations which are now all
planted out.

Miss Williard is recovering from the re-
sults of her accident and is aljle to be
about again.

J. F. Parks being occupied with his
duties as Government Insi)ector of dredg-
ing, the business is carried on by his part-
ner, Joseph Carter. The latest addition
here is a violet house, and this year the
house devoted to callas with a new annex
will be used for violets.

W'm. Flanagan, ;^40 Brook street, is
getting two houses ready for a new stock
of seedling ferns and palms lor growing
on.

CATALOGUES RECEIVED.

A. Blanc & Co PhiladolplnH.— Oitalogue of
New and Hare Plants, Bulbs, Etc.

John Peed & Sons. Roupell Park Nurseries,
London, Euy: —Catalogue of Caladiums.

E. Gill. Oakland, Cal.— Wholesale Price List
of Roses, Fruit, Shade and OrDamental Trees.

616

The F=l.orists' ExcHHisce.

PRIMULA AURItiULA (Benarys)

Free blooming, liardy, doee well la ordlaary soil, or
shady place. 50 kinds mixed, sells at elelit at 25c.
wbolesale, nice yuuDg plants, $^.50 per 100. Cash please.
SHELLROAD GHEENHOUSE CO.. GRANGE. MD.
Mfrnion the Flnrlata' Exchang** wht-n writing

VINCA VARIEGATA

strong stock, from 2 Inch pot3. $2,00 per 100.

Fiicb!4laH lu vivr., Ucriiiiiii Ivy, I'nriH Dnisy,
yellow and white ulant, $l-5(i per IW.

Vohivn ScaiiileiiB. S^'ni^hpuis. 50cU. perdoz

AHier*4, in tine variety, 5Dct8. per 100 by mall; $150
per lOUU l>y express. ChryMnnlheiimins, standard
sorts, tL26 per 100: $l».00 per lUXl.

Two large IJoiiKainviMeaB, In bloom, 6 ft. high,
price, $5.t.)0each.

E. FRYER, r/w^ToS,'^!':^:! Brooklyn, N.Y.

MfTitlon th«* FlririBtw' Rxfhangp wh^n writing.

LOOKTHISOVER

Per 100

Golden Feverfew. 2M In t'-S"

aata 50

Lobelia, flats -50

•• 2M '" 1-^

PetuiilaN, Ureer's. 2'-i In................ 2.00

•» Freucli, siugle, mixed, 2J4 In 1.50

Southern Thyme, wlilte, iU In 150

i;'2K'ln'!!

Sjjin...

■s, ■iiila..

1.50
1.50
400
1.50
5.00
1.50
1.50
4.00
1.50
1.50
50

UerniiiiiinH, named. 2'.( In.

FucbMiaM, mixed, 2'. in

3'4 m

AlterunnlheriiB, 3 varieties, :M In.

AHparauiiH I'luiiiosus. 2M In

Velvet riant. i;'4 In —
BeKoniiiN, 10 varieties. 2!^

Coleiis. 10 best bedlers,
Siniln.v, strong, 2^ In.

flats

Sweet Alyssuui, Little Gem, 2K In 150

" flats 50

Chry!«antheiiiutii«), b good ones, 2;^ In 2.00

Heliotropes, mixed. 2'i In 1.50

(ierauiuni, Happy Thought, 2!^' In 2.00

nlnrtzueriteH. New Yellow, 2J-4 In 1.50

Salvia, Clara Bedman, 2;^ In 1.50

Peter«. 314 In 1.50

pan,y Plant,, ^i^°'-::::::::::::::i^-^^ \Z
THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., Morris, ilL

Mention the Florlats' Bxchange when writing.

GREEN-HOUSE CONSTRUCTION.

This has been a specialty with us for many years and to us is
due the credit for many of the great improvements that have been
made in the construction of wooden green-houses. To those that
i buy our

Clear Cypress Building Material

we furnish, free of cost, complete detail drawings from which any
intelligent workman can put up the material correctly. We have
plenty of time to write letters ABOUT OUR BUSINESS, and we will
be glad to hear from those contemplating building.

LocKLAND Lumber Co.

LOCKLAND, OHIO.

Browallia Major

(Giant), 3 Inch, 50c. per doz.
(Chineee Lantern
from boxes, $1.50 per 100.

Q||VCA| IC (Chinese Lantern Plant)

Merry Mon-

arch, F'

Philadelphia, Whllldln,

CHRYSANTHEMUMS ach Ph.

bus, Modesto, Philadelphia, Whllldln, V.
Morel. M. Dean, BonnaKon, Yanotna, Pink
and White Ivory, L Canning, 2 Inch, $2 00
per 100. Yellow Ivory and Pennsylvania
(new), 60c. per doz.

J. G. EISELE, - Philadelphia, Pa.

' 20th and Ontario Sts.

AFewGoodlliingsVouWant!

AspariiKiiBPlumosiis Nanus. 3 in $8.00 per 100.

Vincn Varlegata. rooted cuttioga 150 "

500 i>Iixe*l (iernniuiiis. Sin 4.00

1000 S. Urnnt (iernniuins. 3In., fine.. 4.00
500 \pphrolepis Cordntn, Sword

Fero. J and :;W Inebes 3 00

EnnlUh Ivy, 31d .... 3.00 "

Anipeloptiiin Veitcliii, Sin 2.00

ToiiintoeH. -Mo. pot plants 1.00

Rex Besonia. 21n.. »-2.00per 100; 31n.. 4.00 "
AKeratum, blue and wbite; Double Alrssuni t
roleii8, red and yellow; AlternantheraH, red
and yellow; Violets, Campbell; Asfei'N. Seoiple's
Brancbing: Scarlet Sage, Clara Hednian, 2 in.,
tl.SOperlOO. ^-CASH WITH OUDEU.

GKO. Bf . EMMAMB, Me-wton. ?(. J.

SEAWANHAKA GREENHOUSES

Oyster Bay,
New York.

per doz.

Abntllon. 4 varieties, 2^ Inch pots $0.75

Acliyrantlies. 3 varieties. 2H inch pots BO

Ajteratutn, Cope'sJPet. ^ inch pots^............. .60

■ Xapls Blue. Very dwarf, 2V^ inch pots .50

Alternanthera. From liotheds, stronff 25

Aiitliericunt Varle(tatun«. From flats, strong — 1.00

Al> swum, «;iaiit Double. SVa inch pots 60

ASDaraKU!^ Plumosus Planus. 2^ inch pot« — 1.00

Be]eonia». Assorted. 3 inch pots 60

" Vernon. 2',, inc' ,ots 50

Cannas. Dry roots, assorted 50

Ctisenostoma Hlspida. 2H inch pots 80

Colens. Best beddintf vars. 2^ inch pots 30

Crotons. Assorted, 2H inch pots 1.25

Cupbea Platycentra. 2}^ inch pots 50

Dracaena Indlvlsa. 4 inch puts 2.25

" " 5 inch pots 30U

" " 6 inch pots 4.O1P

Farrueluni Grande. 2^ inch pots 75

Fucbslas. Assorted, 2!4 inch pots 60

German Ivy. 2!^ Inch pots 60

All orders filled In rotation. Orders of $5.00 and over F. 0

per 100
$6 00
3.00
2 50
3.00
1.00
8.00
2.50
7.00
4.00
360
2.60
6.00
2,00

looa
3.00

18.00
25.00
30.00
6.00
4.00
2,00

per doz.
Geranlnms. White, Pink and Scarlet, single and

double, 3 inch pots 75

*• Ivy. Good assortment, 3 inch pots 75

Heliotrope. Blue, very strong, 2H inch pots, 60

" " " 4 inch pots 80

•• White. " 4 inch pots 80

" " " 3H Inch pots 50

Hedera Beltx. " English Ivy." 2^ inch pots., .50
•* ** Si.v Imported Varieties, 2J^ in. pots. 2.00

Latanla Borbonlca. 3 inch pots 125

•• *• Sinchpots 5.00

" " 6inchpots 9.00

I.emon Verbena. 2?^ inch pots 75

Maranta Blcolor. 2ji4 inch pots 75

IMusa Ensete. Sinchpots 6.00

Pandanus I^tills. 5 inch pots 6,00

Pboenlx Recllnata. 5inchpots 7.50

PIlea Serpylllfolla. 2>.^ inch pots 50

SIbtborpia Europea. Small clumps 75

SwaiiiHona Alba and Rosea. 2^ inch pots 60

Vluca, trallln^f . Green and variegated, 2H inch pots. .60

B. N.Y. Cash with order from unknown customers or C. 0.

per liJO

4.00

4.(10

2.60

6.00

600

2. ,50

3.00

15.00

10.00

40.00

75.00

4.00

5.00

45(10

,50.00

60.00

3.(0

5.00

4 00

4.(0

D.

JAMES C. CLARK, Supt. p.o. box S4, oyster Bay, n.y. WM. L. SWAN, Prop

Mention tfa« FlorlaU' ExchanirA wh*n writing.

Ottawa.

Trade Items.

The pa^-t two weeks we have had
l(]ts of rain; the weather has been raiher
cool, but now it is in the nineties. The
rain has not been too much for the flor-
ist, although rather damaging to the
farmer, (carnations, outside, have made
a fine start.

Business in cut flowers is up to that of
former years at this date. Stocks of
roses and carnations are more than plen-
tiful. Owing to the rain plant trade was
rather late in starting but is on with a
rush. Good geraniums are already get-
ting scarce; thej' have gone quickly at
.?1.50 per dozen at greenhouses, and
f 1.20 and $1 on the market. The sale
of pansies has been larger than in the
past and prices liave kept up to 40c
This is a great city for annuals; 15
packed into a basket biioging 2r>c. Ont
of the pleasantest features 1« the steady
increase in the veranda bo-x demand, al
though the thorough way in which thej
are filled in Ottawa at (30c. per running
foot leaves no margin over dozen prices
for labor, etc. There has also been t
good demand here for hanging baskets
good ones bringing $1.25. Home plant
ing is away behind, and now it will b(
hard to get good stock to plant out.

E.

Toronto.

Good Demand fur ISedding Stock.

The plant business is still boomlns
here, the demand for bedding stock beinj
first-class. Prices at present are gener
ally well maintained. The popularity o
the double (general Grant geranium ii
this city is something wonderful, an(
though'thoueauds of them are sold, th
callis still good. The plant that take
the market here is not the ideal of th
practical gardener, but a plant of i
somewhat softer growth with health;
green foliage and a good head of bloom
Those that really fill the bill ar
bringing better prices than they hav
done for seven or eight years past. Th
growers consider thatthis is as it shoul
be, for they have been working fo
laborer's wages long enough. Outsid
General (Jrant geranium bedding stock i
quite plentiful yet, but the indication
are that most of it will be well cleare
up. The west side of St. Lawrence mai
ket was covered with plants on Satui
day last and most of the boys appeare
well satisfied with the business doni
The principal stock offered was stapl
bedding stock, with here and there a fei
choice ferns and palms. There were son]
extra fine carn.ations on some of th
stands; some Scott sent in by Mr. Fin(
lay, of Brampton, being the best in son
time now.

The cut flower tradegenerallyis rathf
slow.

Wedding ISells.

On Thursday, June 1, Miss Clarj
the only daughter of our genial par
commissioner, John Chambers, was ma
ried. The young lady is very populs
with all who have had the pleasure 1
meeting her. She received a large nun

SOOOBegoDiaBei'jSOOOfiDcaVariegata

POX PLANTS.

PerKJO

Abutllon, var. trailinir. finest of all
for basket and vase?, 2>i in,. $6.00; 3 in.,

$10.00; 4 In $16.00

Begonia, Hex. 2 in, $4,00; 3Hio 10 00

Louis Classim $4.00and 6.00

Fachsia, Trailing Queen, 2^4 in 4.00

Forget-me-not, wiuter-flowering, 2>4 in. 3.U0

CobH3a ScandenH, extra strong, 3 in 5 00

Maurandya Vine, 2!^ in 3.00

Vinca Varlegata, EXTRA LONG. 2J4 inch,
$2 5"; 3inch,$4uO; 3>iinch,$6.UO; 4 inch,
110.00; 5 in 15.00

GERANIUMS. Penoo

Mrs. Pollock, 2!4 In $4(0

Happy Thought, 2!4 in 6.00

Mrs. Parker, 2J4 in 6.00

Rose Scented, 2 in 4 00

Silver Leaf. 2!4 in *00

Freak of Nature, 2!4 In 6.00

Manettia BIcolor, 3 in 10.00

Asters, secfiiing 60

Impatlens Soltanl,2^in 3.00

ROOTED CUTTINGS,

r.-r IIW
Atys^iim. double Giant.. $t.OU
AbaliiMn, trailinif var... 2.00
Aseratum, blue and

white i.nn

AnthemU. d'ble yellow. 2.00
BeeonlaH—

Rex 200

Incarnata Gigantea.... 3.U0

Vernon 1-"*J

Coleas. Mixed.. $5 a 1000; .60

Cobiea Scandens 1 5*^*

Cuphea (Citfar Plant)... 1.00
Fnchata. assorted 1.50

GERANIUMS rerm

Mixed $1.26

Mme Salleroi 1.25

Silver Leaf 1.6"

Rose scented 1.60

Mrs. Pollock 200

Freak of Nature 4.00

Mrs. Parker 4.00

Happy Thought 3.00

Mars 3(10

Mme. Bruant 2.no

Ivy 1.50

Per too

Violets, Marie Louise.... $060
Tinea Varlegata, $10 00

perinOO 126

Daisy, Bnow Crest 2.00

Impatlens SaltanI 1.50

Lemon Verbena 1.50

German Ivy 1.25

Lobelia, blue 100

Manettia BIcolor 2.00

Lantana, assorted 1.50

Pansy 4.00

FINE...
PLANTS

VERBENAS

IN BUD ..
and BLOOI^

BEST MAMMOTH

Cei^ERAL, COLLECTION.

.per 100, $3.00; per 1000, $25.00.
2.50; " 20.00.

MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS.

READY FOR IMMEDIATE SALES.

Per 100

AKerntiiin Pflullne. 2W In poU J.OO

AKeratiiiii. blue and white 3.00

4'arnatioiiN, from 4 In. pots, fine stock 12.00

C'oleus, leadlDB Borta,2M In. pota 3 00

•■ 3 " 5.00

Cuplipn Platyrentra, 2!4 In. pots 300

GeraiiiuinN. double and sirgle, -1 In. pots 7.00

3 '• 5.00

2^ " 4 00

... 8.00

.... 3.00

German Ivy. 2^6 'n. Pf>ta 3.0<)

l.iaiitaiinN, (Ine v-irlettt-a 4.00

vy, fine variety, 4

Perl

I>pinon Verbena, 2H In. pots $3

Niereinberuia (wracilis 3

Heliotrope, from 2\i in. pota 3

Hydrnnarea OtakNa, 5 In , busby 25

Fucbsias, double and single, 3^ In. po.B 8

" 2H " 3

I>[oon Flower, 2!^ In. pots 4

PelarKoniiim.'!), 2f^ '* 6

Salvia Spl en den H ana Bedinan,2Hin. pots 3
Violets. iXarie liOnlse. 2.^4 in. pots, $2500
per IOliO; l^.COper KH).

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

VIOLET MARIE LOUISE, clumps, very large, per 100, $4.00.

TERMS, CASH OR C.

GREENE & UNDERHILL, WATERTOWN, N. Y.

Mention the Flortata' Bxchanc* when wrltlnff.

FINE PLANTS

AuHtria, Creole
CbnrleH IlenilerNon
Florence Vaunban

Frnnroiae ('rozy
.1. C Vniiahnn
Admiral Coiirbet

70 Fine Varieties, for iii'ice ai
kindM see insue of I>lny '^7tb.

3 ;. INCH POTj

llurbank
KieandHl*'
President Carnoi.

Doyen J. Sisley
Jolin W'bile
i*anl Marciuant

Souv. de Antoine Crozy,

PRICE, $6 00 PER lOO.

PierHon's Premier. Comle de lioiichard,
PRICE. $8.00 PER 100.

Papa, Eldorad

BiE^W XRAOE I-ISX ON AI"I»r,ICAXION.

WOOD BROS.,

llMltloit Uw Florteta' Exchange wlun mttlas.

Fishkill, N. \

une 10, 1899.

The F=lorisxs'

:XCHHNGE.

617

ler of beautiful and costly preBents, and
lore thau these, the good wisliee of her
iwn and lier father's numerous friends.
On the same day, Miss Bertha, eldest
aughter of Harry Dale, of Brampton,
pas married. Miss Dale is another
lopular young lad3', and many friends
ttended the wedding. Miss Dale was
Iso the recipient of many beautiful
iresents. The friends of both these
oung ladies in the professiou wish them
he greatest possible liappiness.
The weatheris very warm and showery,
,nd stock planted out is getting a good
hauce to start right. T. .M.

Cincinnati.

tock Scarce.

Business would be all right if wr
lad plenty of stock to till orders with,
>ut unfortunately roses around here are
loor. Cariijitions are still holding out
licely. Sweet peas are fair and feverfew
3 coming in slowly. We have plenty of
miUix.

The hot weather is with us in earnest,
ind looks as if it were here to stay; stdl,
o far, we have had seasonable rains, and
arnations planted in the field never
ooked better. Witterstaetter's seedlings
ire growing splendidly and it's a sight to
lew Will Murphy's field!

'he News.

Miss Ava Stith, saleslady for B. P.
Iritchell, was quietly married, May .31,
o Fraukliu T. Dudley. Miss Stith has
leen in the plant business for a number
'f years and has many friends in the
raft who join in congratulations.
The next meeting of.thf I'lorists' Socic-
y will be held at the rt'sidcnt-isinil ^ri'rn-
louses of W. K. Partridge, l.oekland, (.).,
'hursday afternoon,. June 15. All florists
re invited to be present.

E. G. GiLLETT.

Eng:lewood, N. J.

Business amoug the florists, in this
icinity is fairly good, and several new
louees are in course of construction.
,^he weather is fearfully hot and rain is
uuch needed. With the thermometer
egistering 'J6 in the shade, the principal
vork at present is watering, and the
lOse has to be kept going from morn to
light. J. Lange's trade is mostly of a
etail nature, and increasing trade has
lecessitated the erection of three more
lOuses, which are at present well under
vaj.

J. McQuaid has seven houses and does
loth a wholesale and retail business.

T. W. Lydecker's estalilishmeut is
aostly devoted to roses, which are
hipped to the .New York market.

Beverly, N. J.

John Cook is much pleased with busi-

ess during Decoration week. He had the

irgest wedding order yet executed here

n the 1st iU8t.,and received much praise

jr the decoration.

W. M.

T IND FLOWER PLITES

Seed Packets and Supplies of all kinds for
NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS and SEEDSMEN

stock Cuts, 10c. per equare Inch. Engraving by all
ToceeBes. Printing and Lithographing.

Illustrated Caialoi^ueM a Specialty.

fREDENBURG & CO., - Rochester, N.Y.

lentlofi the PlnnstJi' Eichanere when wrltlne.

SHEEP MANURE

Oloftned and prepared expreielr f or florliti' aie,

'on will And H the gennlne article. For referenoe
0 It! being firit-olaii I refer ron to Henrr F.
flcbcM, *>018 Market Straet, Phlla., Pa. Trtal bagi
t lb9 lbs., $3.10: per ton, |26.00. H ton at ton rate.
Caih with order.

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

0 12 Ontario St., PHILA., PA.

lention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlns-

robacco Stems

FRESH, CLEAN, STRONG,
300 pound bales, $1 .50. Ton, $9.00

FreHh ImportalloD ||||0|IOnn|| CDIUfU
iienulnc Knellsh...^ IHUOlinUUni urAlln

$6.60 per 100 lbs.

I. B. FlUST & CO., Pn^stM: PHIL4., Pi.

fentlon the Florists' BxcluiQ«« when wrltlnv.

HAIL

EVCRir KI-OIH9X
onglit to IPiSVRE
BISGI.ASS atcalnst

TOR PARTIODLARB ADDBBflS

JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y, Saddle River, N.J.

Mention the Floristii* Exchanee when wrltlnr

pOMBINlNG the
^ qualities of an
absolute insect exter-
minator with those of
a vicornus fertilizer.
Kecommended and In
UBB by the foremoflt
Qorlflte and nurserymen
In the land. For Sale at
the Seed Stores.

ROSE MFG. CO.,

NIagaraFalls, New York

Mention the Plorlsts' Exchange when writing.

WITH THE "INCOMPARABLE

BORDEAUX NOZZLE

nstd on "World's Best" S[..rftvlng Outfits.

?."';'= KEROSENE .'?-"rT.''e'r

Makett EmuUlon while Pumprng.

THE DEMINQ CoTsALEM. OHIO.

, Twelve vanetleg ipf Sj.rnvers. PIWPSOF
ALL KINDS. Writ* usorimr r.en'i Wesllm
Agents, Henniou ic llubbell, Chlrapo, l||i.|
Catalogue and formulas mailed FREE.

Metiiiiin ilif ^^•^lttt(• t^x

1

►« ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦

BOKE IDEIIL

By the Bag:,
Ton or Carload.

tX- WRITE us FOU QUOTATIONS.

t ELLIS & POLLWORTH

L MILWAUKEE, WIS. «

»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦t

Mfntinn Ihp FlorlBtw' Eiphangp wh^n writint

Just the thing
lor tying
bouquets and
stringing
Smilax.

Manufactured Expressly for Florists

KT

JOHN C. MEYER & CO.,

87 Summer St., Boston, Mass.

Mention the Florlsu' Excbanre when wiitlnc.

Largest Circulation of any German
Horticultural Publication.

Subscribe™ and Correspondents In every part of the
world Profusely lllustraied and praclieal articles
covering tbe wliole Held of pardenlnti give the most
trustworthy and quickest repoi Is about all progress In
horticulture In Kuropean and other countries.
As an Advertising Medium It offers the best facilities

for opening foreign business relations.

E>ub1I«hed Weekly. Subscription price »3 0ll per year,

mailed free to all countries. Sample copies free.

AI.LEMASNE)
Mention the FlorlBtfl' Brohange when writing.

.A.L3L.

Narseiymen, Seedsmen and Florists

Wishing to do business with
Europe should send for the

"HORTICULTURAL
....ADVERTISER"

This is the British Trade Paper, be-
ing read weeHy by all Horticultural
traders; it Ih also taken by over 1000
of the best Continental houses. An-
nual subscription to cover cost of
postage, 75 cents. Address

EDITORS OF THE " H. A."

Chllwell Nurseries, NOTTS, ENGLAND,
Uentlon the PlorlBt*' Biehange when writing.

w« tlf" ( F"" HANDLING COLLECTIONS
;.eo»hlrel FoR SECURING REPORTS. . . .

F'lR INT'lRU ATHiN WRITK

THE NATIONAL FLORISTS* BOARD OF TRADE,

C. S. LODEH. Sec'y. -"1 Broadway, New York.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

PIGEON MAN URE

I have one and a half tons of I'KIKON MANUUE.
how much am I offered per ton urby the 11)0 lb. weight?

WM. M.KIDD. 2984 Atlantic Ave.. BROOKLYN, N. Y.

Telephone Call, 13C E. N. T.

Mention the PlorlatB' Exchange when writing.

RED TOWERS BRAND

BONE MEAL

FOR FLORISTS

100 lb. bag, Sl.i.'i SOO lb. bag, W3.25

Vi ton, »~.50 V2 ton, »14.60

1 ton, «^8.00

F. O. B. Bridgeport, Conn.

— ALSO —

Odorless Lawn Dressing

and

....Oarden Fertilizers.

TERMS. CASH WITH OHDER

RED TOWERS QREENHOUSES

HACKENSACK, N. J.

Mention the Ploriata' Exohanxe when writing-

REED & KELLER

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

122 W. 25th Street,
NEW^ YORK CITY.

Mention the Florlits* Exchange when writing.

NINETEEN HUNDRED IDEAS !

Catalogue Covers, Display Cards and Effects, originally designed to order,
and finished in Nature's true colors. Correspondence now invited.

DAN'L B. LONG, publisher. BUFFALO, N. Y.

Ifentlon tbe Florlste* TC><>ha.nK» wh«r ■m-r^nnm

ESTABUSHED
, 1866

ENIL

SUCC." N.STEFFENS.

STErrEiiSBRos.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

GERMINATE your SEEDS in
JADOO FIBRE. (Every healthy
seed will come up.) ....

STRIKE your CUTTINGS in
JADOO FIBRE. (With ordinary
care loo per cent, will root.) . .

TRY "JADOO" AND BE CONVINCED.

8 1 1 Fairmount Ave.,
., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Mention tbe FlorlBta' Exchange when writing.

618

Thb Florists' Exchange.

BLAUVELT & GUTTMAN,

36 W. 27th St.. NEW YORK,

Usale Conin Msis

Consignments of flrst-class stock solicited.
Orders by mall or telcBrapli receive the best of
attenilun. t^-Tiiu.VE 1463-18th bt.

It FLOWER EXCHIINGE

404-412 E. 34th St.. NY., near Ferry.

Open every Morning at 6 O'clock a. m. for the |

Sale of Cut Flowers. j

This Is not a commlsalon house ; the market i

consists of Individual stands.

Wall Space for Advertising Purposes to Rent

J. DONALDSON, SECRETARY.

McKELLAR & WINTERSON,

Y^holesale Commission Jobbers

In Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturers of Wire Work.

45, 47, 49 WABASH AVENUE,

CHICAGO, ILL.

DECKER, BL&UVELT GO.

WHOLKSALK DEALERS IN

CUT FLOWERS- PLANTS

42 W. 28th St., New York.

ConBlKnmenta solicited. Shipping orders will

receive prompt and cflrt-fiil attention.

TKLttfHONE 233T-lSTii Street.

WM. H. CUNTHER,

Wholesale Florist

VIOLETS AND CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

Consignments Solicited.

30 West 29th St., New York.

Telepbone, 2300— 33tli S reet.

EDWARD C. HORAN,

Wholesale Florist

No. 34 W. 29th St.. New York.

Tbe Blide, Mermet and American Beauty,
Specialties.

JULIUS LANG,

Wholesale Florist

63 WEST 30tli ST.

OonslgnmeDU Solicited, NEW YORK,

FRANK MILLANG,

Wholesale Commission Dealer In I

CUT FLOWERS

408 E. 34lh ST., NEW YORK CITY.

Cot Flower Exchange. Telephone Call, 10B4-S8th.

Mention the morlsu' Exchange when wrltlnK.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND, wxtox.:bs^i.e

CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

No. 67 Bromfleld St. and 18 Chapman Place, BOSTON, MASS.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Namea and Variettea

A. BKAtTTT, tanoy— special

' " extra

No. 1

" Culls & ordinary

Bride

Bridesmaid

Hoste

Jacqueminot...
K. A. Victoria..
La France ordinary...
" extra..

Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Plerpont Morgan.

Niphetos

Papa Gontler

Perle

Souv. de Wootton..
ORC HIDS— Cattleyas.

Cypripediums

Dendroblum formosum.

" others

f Inf 'r grades, all colors.
M ( White....

c Standard 1 Pink

* Varieties) Red

S5 ( Yel.&Var.

g •Fancy— i White ....

S: (The highest \ ^'".'^

« (trades of I "ea ■•-...
G9 standard var) \ Tel.&Var

l_ Novelties

Adiantdm

Asparagus

Callas

Daisies

O LADIOLUa

Lilies

Lilt of the Vallet
Mignonette— ordinary —
** fancy..

Peonies

Pansies

Smilax

Sweet Peas

iA£.F=. SHERIDHN

Whole*ale OommlBttloD Dealer \a

CUT FLOWERS

39 West 28th St., New York,

Telephon.. 31<— SSth St.

PRICK LIST KKNT ON APPLICATION.

■"KAlfK H. TbABMDLT.

OHAKLHa HCHBNOE.

TRAENDLY & SCHENCK,

Wholesale Florists,

•• W. 28th St. tn<l CUT FLOWER EXCHANSI,
NEW YORK.

t TalaphonetOl-^SthSt

' ^~Conelenmentt Solicited

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see onr Correepondence Colnmns.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful Inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,

'VyiioleiBa.le Florist

open Day and Night from 12 A.M. Mondays to 10 P.M. Saturdays.
June 'WeddinjfS. We are able to supply a good selection of suitable ORCHIDS.
A fine lot of CHOICE VALLEY always on hand.

1612-14-16-18 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO., LTD.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

LONG DISTANCE PHONE
2157.

WRITE FOR PRICE LIST.

CONSIGNMENTS
SOLICITED.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 705 Penn Ave., PITTSBURG, Pa.

HOLTON S HUNKEL CO.,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

Wholesale Florists,

Always on Handi
CARNATIONS,
BRIDESMAIDS,
BRIDES.

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Manufacturers «l Wire Designs.

457 Milwaukee St. MILWAUKEE, WIS.

•Phone Main 87<. P. O. Boi 110,

JOBBERS Ih

FLORISTS'
SUPPLIES

FLORISTS' VASES.

Horticultural Auctioneers.

84 Hawlby Strbet, BOSTON.

Mention the FlorUta* Bxcban^e when wiitlnc.

WM. J. BAKER,
wholesale Florist,

J 432 So. Penn Square,

jtjtPHILADELPHIA, PA.

DUMONT & CO.,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS L

CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

No. 1305 FUbert St., PhUadelpUa.

'PHONS, 8«23 D.

CUT FLOWERS

New England Headquarters for

AMERICAN BEAUTIES

Of which we make a specialty.

WELCH BROS.,

15 PROVINCE ST., BOSTON, MA.SS,

Mention Uie Florlau' Szc^ianfe wbea writing.

June 10, 1899.

The F^lorists* Exchange.

619

Headquarters in Western New York

FOK

ROSES, CARNATIONS

And all kinds of Seasonable Flowers.

GIVE ^ ..^L WE

US

CAN
FLEASE

TRIAL

WM.F. HASTING, wholesale
481 Washington Street, Commission

Buffalo. N.Y. flof'sl

Also Dealer in Florists' Supplies & Wire Designs.

Mt»ntlnn the PlorlBts' Exrhange when writing

FRED. EHRET,

Wholesale Florist

1403 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE,
PHILADELPHIA.

GEO. M. MOSS,
Wholesale Florist

32 Soutli 17th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Long Distance 'Phone. 14330 D.

Conslgnmenta of choice KOSES, CARNATIONS.

VIOLETS solicited.

Fine VALLEY In stock at all times.

LEO NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist

17 N. JUNIPER ST.,

Philadelphia.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

Lone Distance

Plione 5085 A.

EDWARD REID,

Wholesale Florist

1526 Ranstead St.. PHILADELPHIA,

Bet. Market and Cbestnut Sts.

ALL CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON.

1 ELEPHONE 3966 A.

BASSETT & WASHBURN,

"Wholesale Dealers and Growers of

CUT FLOWERS

76 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO, ILL.

Greenhouses at Hinsdale, III.
L. D. 'Phone at Chicago. Main 223.

L. D. 'Pbone at Hinsdale, No. 10.

KENNIGOTT BROS. COMPANY,

Wholesale Cut Flowers

42 and 44 E. Randolph Street,

CHICAGO, ILL.

WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY.

WIETOR BROTHERS,

8UCCK8B0RS TO

ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO..

Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers

OFFICE AND 8ALESBOOM,

61 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO.

Headquarters for AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

C. A. KUEHN,

WHOLESALE FLORIST,

1122 Pine St, St. Lonls, Ho.

4 COMPLETE LINE OF WIBB DESIflKS.

Mention the Florl»t«* E^xchange when WTltlnc.

RBINBERG BROS.

WHOLESALE GROWERS OF We can <lll all orders on short notice

CHH witli all leading varieties of ROSES

I I 4 n I #« «Jt« ^ N e> ■■<■' CARNATIONS. We are Headquar-

U L IP I \J W C r 9 ters lor FINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

WHOLESALE GROWERS OF We can fill all orders on short notice

1^. HH with all leading varieties of ROSES

U4 n I #« «Jt« ^ N e> ■■<■' CARNATIONS. We are Headquar-

_ L IP I \J W C r 9 ters lor FINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

""ofG^Vs. SALESROOM, 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL.

Mention the FlortBU* BtKehmge whan wrttlng.

"VT". li.

CUT STRINGS, 8 to 10 ft.
long, 50c. per string.

_. .__ _^ ■ ^ ^^^ ' ' Shipped to any part of the country.

ELLIOTT, - B3?±gl3.-boxL, Is/Lass.

Mention the Worlsts' Exchange when writing.

Smiux Strings

C. OTTO SCHWABE,

Florist, je:^kinto'wb(, pa.

Mpntlon th© PInrNta' 'FIxohanB* when wrltln*.

600 Fine Clumps, One Year Old,

$I5.00 per ICO.

RUDOLPH ASMUS, New Durham. N.J.

Mention the Florists' Bxchanee when writing.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Names and Varieties

A. Beautt, fancy— special.

" extra

No. 1

" Culls & ordinary

Bride

Bridesmaid

Hoste

M Jacqueminot

ti K. A. Victoria

«2 La France, ordinary...

" *' extra

Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Plerpont Morgan.

Niphetos

Papa Gontler

Perle

Souv. de Wootton

OBCHIDS— Cattleyas

Cypripediuma

Dendrobium formosum..

'• others

f Inf'r grades, all colore
M ( White....

c Standard I Pink

® Varieties 1 Red

»- ( Yel.&Var.
™ 'Fancy— I White ....
«- (The highest ) P'°''

«0 grades or JS^?';;"
O standard Tar) \ Tcl.&Var.

(^ Novelties

Adiantdu

Asparagus

Callas

Daisies

g la diolhs

Lilies

Lily or the Valley

Mignonette — ordinary.. . .

'* fancy

P^EONIES

Pansies

Smilax

Sweet Peas

Chicago

St. Louis Cincinnati Milwaukee

June 6, 1899 June 6, 1899 June 5, 1891

30.00 to 25.00
10.00 to 15.00

6.00 to 8.00

3.00 to '

3.00 to

2.00 to

.... to

.... to

2.00 to

... to

.... to

.... to

2.00 to

.... to

.... to

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2.00 to

.... to
40.00 to 60.00

.... to

.... to

.... to
.26 to

1.00 to

1.00 to

1.00 to

1.00 to

3.00 to

2.00 to

2.00 to

2.00 to

.... to

.60 to 1.00

40.00 to 60.00

8.0(1
4.0O
4.00

5.00

6.0(1

4.0(1

.60
1.61^
1.61'
1.60
1.60
3.60
2.50
2.5"
8.C«

6.00 to

.26 to
3.00 to
6.00 to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
.... to
12.00 to 15.00

.60 to .76
.... to
.... to
.... to

1.00
.30
4.00
8.00
4.0(1

4.O0

.... to
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2.00 to
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.76
I.0(
1.01
1.00
l.Ot'
1.6(1
1.60
1.60
1.6(

i!26

.60

16.00

.60

.... to
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2.00 to
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12.00 to
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15.00

4.0(1
4.00

4.00

8.00

.50
1.00
1.2B

.76

3.00
3.00
3.00

15.00
4.00

12.60
.60

6.0(1
6.0(1
6.00

6!66
6.011

!.00

.00 to 20.00
.50 to 16.00
.00 to 10.00
.CO to
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... to
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2.00

2.00

2.00

2.0(1

2.00

3.00

3.0'

3.0(

3.0(1

3.00

... 1.00

to 60.00

to

.... to
1.00 to
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, ... to
4.00 to
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.... to 15.00
.60 to .76
.... to
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6.00

Toronto

June 6, 1899

.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
1.00 to
1.00 to

.76 to
.... to
.... to
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.... to
1.00 to
1.00 to
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.26 to
1.60 to
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.76 to
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.60 to
.... to
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.... to

6.00
6.00
4.00

6.00
6.00

4.00
6.00

.60
J. 60
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.60
1.60
1.60
2.00

3.60

slcio

1.60

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see our Correspondence Oolamna.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their aoouracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

ST. LOUIS

Gut Flower Co.,

Wholesale Florists,

i3aa PINE STREET

St. Louis, no.

Galax Leaves.

CHAS. H. RICKSECKER, LInvllle, N. C

I MICflEL PLANT -» 5
i -^.^BULB CO. \

■ ST. LOUIS, MO. ■

■ H
Mention the Florists' Exchanv. when wrltinc.

E. G. HILL & CO.

Wholesale r lorists

RICHMOND, INDIANA.

Mention the PlorlBtt' Exchange when writing.

GIILIII LEIIirES

— and

Leocomoe Sprags

FOR SPRING AND SUMMER USE
Write for prlcea to

HARLAN P. KELSEY,

Buii(nirg°," Boston, Mass.

Mention th. Florlata' Bxohancre when writing.

GOT FLOWER BOIES

Three award.s for superiority.
Send for illustrated list. . . .

EDWBBDUDflCKEB.fHSS'-

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

30,000 SMILAX

From flats, by mall, $0.50 per 100 ; »4.(Xl per 1000
From 2 Inch pots, 1.50 " 13.00 "
HYDRANfJEA, rooted cuttings, f 1 25 per 100;
»10.00 per 1000. From 4 Inch poU, In bud, »1.25 per
dozen ; $8.00 per 100.
CANNAS, ml.xed, S Inch pots, $3.00 per 100.

Send for Sample. Cash with the Order.
FRED BOERI^ER, CAPE MAY CiTY, N.J.

Mpntlnn the FlorlHts' Exchange when writing

SMILAX

2000 Smilax, in m inch pots, A No. 1
plants, $3.50 per 100. Send for sample.

CASH WITH ORDER.

WM. SGHWEINFURTH, Ridgewood, N. J.

Mention the Florlsta' Elxchange when writing.

SMILAX

Pine plants, 2 inch pots, $1.25
per 100; $10.00 per 1000.

J. B. HEISS, Vit/e^iVt Dayton, Ohio.

CASU WITH OltDEU

Mention the Florlata' liJxchangp when writing.

WILL EXCHANGE.

4000 SMILAX. 2 In. very line, .1t^l.50 a 100
2500 CYPERUSALTERN I FOLI US, strong,
2f^ In. «2.00 per 100.

— FOR

Asparagus Plunosiis and Sprengerl, Be-
gonias, Cyclamen Seedlings, Roses— 'Maids,
Brides or Perle or a few 4 inch Latanias.
WHAT HAVE ¥OU AND PRICE'?

FURROW BROS., GUTHRIE, OKLAHOMA.

MOTitlon the IHorlate' Exchange when writing

STV^ILMX

75o. per 100; $5.00 per 1000; 2 inch pots.

ALTERNANTHERAS.

SI. 00 per 100; (t-lO.OO per 1000, yellow
and red.

CASH. No C. O. D.'s

JOS.H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, 0.

Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing.

^iiiiiUiiuimiiUiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiimiiiiiniiiiiiiiiL^

SMILAX

40,000

PLANTS FROM
POTS

$1.50 PER 100.

SEND FOR SAMPLE.

I ALBERT M. HERR,

I Lancaster, Pa. |

simminiimnimimiimiiiiiiimiiiiiiiMimiiHiHiimiimiiiin

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

THE ORCHID HYBRIDS

(HANSEN)

3000 REFERENCES

Enumeration and Classification of all

Orchid Hybrids described up-to-date,

334 pages, royal octavo, $3.00.

Two supplements.

Nootherworkof itskind is in existence
in America. The information it gives re-
garding the various crosses is worth to
orchid growers double the selling price.

k. T. DE Li MARE PTG. AND PUB. GO. Ltd.

3 Duane St., New York.

Uentlon the Floiivta' Exchange when writing

620

The Florists* Exchknge.

RUBBER HOSE'

For Florists, Seedsmen

Nurserymen, Gardeners, Etc.

H intb Special Hose $2 i.Oll per 100 feet.

% iuch 7 ply IS.ro per 100 feet.

?| inch 5 ply 13.60 per 100 feet.

H inch 7 ply 12.60 per 1 110 feet.

Hiuch4ply !iaa6ply 10.00 per 100 feet.

Made in 25 feet or .50 feet lengths.

Coiiplint?3 attached, ready for use.

Manufacturers' Rubber Co., New York City.

1.5 VESEY STREET.

Mention the FlorlBts' Exchange when wrltlBg.

SCOt,I«AY'S

IMPBOVED

PUTTY BULB

P For Glazing Sash, Etc.,

^r — ALSO THE —

■ PHTENTPLm SPRINKLER

For sftle by your Seediman
or lent, poitpald, for 91<00.

JOHN A. SCOLLAT,

7i & 76 Myrtle Ave.,
BRO0K1.YN, - K. T,
SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE.

M..ntIor the Florlplp' Kxphange when writing

STANDARD ♦ POTS.

We are now ready to supply a superior
quality of Pots in unlimited quantities.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.

A. H. HEWS ae CO.,

NORTH CAMBRIDGE, - MASS.

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STANDARD FLOWER PDTS

First Quality. Cream Color.

IX tn.,per 1000..»2<0 I 3)/, in., per 1000, $ 4 95

2 in., " .. 2 l.'i 4 in., " 8 20
2W in., " .. 3 35 5 in., " 10 80

3 in., " .. 4 70 I 6 in., " 16 60

Packages extra.

C. HENNECKE CO.""""^^^.""'

Mention the Morleta' Exchanjce wh»n writing

STANDARD FLOWER POTS!

Packed In email crateB, easy to handle.

Price per crate
1500 2 In. pots In crate, ^.88
1500 2M '• ■' 5.25

% •' •• 6.0O

- ■■ 5.00

5.80
4.50
4.51
3.16

15002;
10003

800 3)i

5004

3205

1416

Price per crate
120 7 In. pota In crate, $4.20
60 8 '• " 3.00

4810
2411
2412
1214
61

4 80
3.60
4.80
4.80
1.50

Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list
of Cylinders for Cut Flowers. Ilanglnp Baskets, Lawn
Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off for cash with order.

HILFINCER BROS. POTTERY,

OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. Y.

August Rolkeb & Sons, New York Agents,

52 Dkt Stkebt, New Tore Citt.
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li^iOiliililE'R^H

J3f|^•|ll!lllll|■l|

monpjmw

•7l9WHAfi(rONSf
IPHIIADELPHIAI

PD\NDAPD/

jie

iPOTS.

BRANrH WAREHOUSES t
K«ftm«7 and Wp*IbH« AT^nnri, Jeney City, ff.f.
JMksoii Ava A reanoD St., Lon^ IsUod City, R. T.

BOSTON FLORIST LETTER CO.

Manufacturers of FLORISTS' LETTERS.

Dlmenslou 9t
this box, 8S tB.
long by 18 In.
wide and IS In.
high. 2 sections.

Thi« wooden box nicely stBlned and T»rnUhed,
18xSOzl3 made In two wectlonn, one for each size
letter, KWen away with flmt order of 500 letter*.

Block Letters, l}4 or 2 ineh alie. per 100. |3.M.

Script Letters. M 00.

Fastener with each letter or word.

Used by leading florists everywhere and foi
■ftle by all wnolesale flo iita and supply dealers.

N. F. McCarthy, Xreas. & nanagei
uSI^rBu BOSTON, MASS-m^i^Xb*

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SUMMER IN WINTER

By Using

Standard Greenhouse Boilers

One cent gets our Catalogue.

GIBLIN & CO., = Utica, N. Y.

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HOTHOUSE GLASS

All Sizes a Specialty.

C. S. WEBER & CO.

4 Desbrosses Street, New York.

Mention the Florists" Exchanee when wrltlne

For'CalkiuK

Cast Iron

Pipe,

For

Stopping

Leakiie;;

Mention the Florists" Exchange when writing.

SMOOTH OK JOINTS
SMOOTH ON GISTINGS

SMOOTH ON MFG. CO.,

547 Communipaw Ave.. JERSEY CITV. N.'J.

Vkkkland Tompkins, B.S., Chemifltand Manager.
Mention the Flrrlstii' Exchancfl when wrinnw

^ASTICA

FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES.

Proven superior to putcy aaeier lo apply and stAya on.
Not affected by extremes of weather. Endorsed by
prominent florlBta. Send for deecrlptlve circular oi
MuHtica and I>iBHtlca 4>lnzln(E I>lachlneH.

F. 0. PIERCE CO-.^jroTuVtr^-str Hew York.

Mont Inn tho F'l'i'-'oH'' P!T''hflnif*> when wrttlng

GLASS

For Qreenhouses, Qraperies,
Hotbeds, Conservatories,

and all other purposes. Get cub Fio-
UREa BEFOKE BUYING. Estimates freely
given.

N. COWEN'SSON,

3 9 2-94 W. Broadway, New York.

\T-ntIon the Florists' Exchange when wrltlne

CYPRESS

IS MUCH MORE DURABLE THAN PINE.

r dYPRESS-n
I SASH BARS

UP TO it FEET >" LEN6TH or LOI^GER.

Greenhouse

AND OT>$ER BLMLDINC^MATERIAL.

Sendifor our Illustrated fiooK
"CYpAeSB lumber AMD (tsUSES."

Send for*'ur Special Grcenhoust-Circular.

T"^;\.T 5Tea.r(;i5 Lumbef (b.,

IF YOU WANT A

GOODSASH LIFT

For a Very Little Money Get

THE
NEW OEPRRTUaE"
VEMTIL(\TING f\PPl.lRNCE,^

For Descriptive Catalogue Send to

J. D. CARMODY, EVANSVILLE, IND.

M*>ntlon the Plorlsta' Exchange when wrltlne

m mraD APPiKras

FOB I'ARTICULARS ADDRESS

E. A. ORMSBY, Melrose, Mass.

\lpntlnn the Florists' Kynhange when wrltM^K

Erans ImproTsd Chllesge

Ilnller bearing Belf-olllng devise,
aiiioinatic Btop. solid link chain
uiitkes the IMPROVED CHAL-
LENGE the most perfect appa-
raiua In the market.

Write for catalogue and prices
before placing your ordtre else-
where.

Quaker City Machine Co.,

RICI1310N0, IND.

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41 2 TO 422
^iAWTHORNEAV.
CHICAGO.IU

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PIPE

Wrought Iron Pipe, Valves, Cooks, Fit-
tings, etc., for Steam and Hot Water ;
Rubber Hose, Pnmps and Well Points.

WM. H. K&Y, 42 Dey St., New York.

VALVES

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GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress.

BEST GRADES. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP.

A. Dl ETSGH & GO. shef'fiVl'd'ave CHICAGO, ILL

Mention the FlorUta' Exchang» when writing.

Greenhouses Built and Heated

Economically and Perfectly by

HENRY W. GIBBONS, ''

138 LIBERTY STREET,
NEIW VORK.

EXFEKT ADVICE AND PLANS FOP.NISHED. ESTIMATES FP.EE.
Mention *h* THorlyt.' Frrhanyo when writing

INTERNATIONAL HEATER CO.

237 WATEH ST., NEW YORK.
BOSTON, 47 UNION ST. CHICAGO, 86 E. LAKE ST.

^'A^E^RBOILERSf' GREENHOUSES

Over 50 year»' experience. Write for CatnloKue.

the FlorlBte' Exchajige when writing.

rtLfLj!

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

On Your Coal Bills

IF YOUR HOUSES ARE HEATED BY
A FURM&N BOILER.

Send f r large Illustrated Catalogue,
FlorJsts' Edition. Let us make you
an estimate FREE.

THEHERENDEENMFG.CO.

Home Office:

50 Fay St., Geneva, N. Y.

New England Office:

54 Oliver St., Boston.

Mention paper.

.lllllc 10, IS'..

The F=iL-ORiSTS' Exchmncb.

621

LORD tt BURNHAM CO.

Largest Builders of Greenhouse Structures

And Manufacturers of Heating and Ventilating Apparatus

rinns and estlmatee furnished on application
for Heatinjj: and ^'entilatiDjj Apparatus erected
complete, or for innterial only,

HiChcHt awards at World's Fair.

Send 4 cents poetaee for catalogue of Patent
Iron Greenhouse <v nstruction.

Standard Hr t Water Heater in 4 sizes. Speci-
ally adapted fi>r mndeiate rai'^en. We also
make Sectional Heaters for 'arge ranges.

Highest Economy
Reasonable Prices

Send 5 cents pm-tapn to »w Yorli Office for
latest catalogue of Heating and Ventilating Appar-
atus.

]'>stimateH fiiruiwhcd fcir

CYPRESS GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

t--^

We Make Special (Jreenhouse

PUTTY

Price on application

NEW YORK office: GENERAL OFFICE AND WORKS:

ST. JAMES BUILDING, B'WAY and 2QTH ST. IRVINGTON-ON-HUDSON, N. Y.

Mcuiiuu LU« fiuriDLB' KxchaJige when wriilnn. ^

GLASS

FOR GREENHOUSES. GRAP-
ERIES, CONSERVATORIES,
AND HOTBEDS.

GLASS

VANHORNE, GRIFFEN & CO.,

Fronch and American Glass. "^ o^XllllZlotTi'"'' ' NEW YORK

Me-Dtlon Ui« Florlsta' Excbang*' when wrltlos-

1/3 OF YOUR MONEY SAVED

BY BUYING NEW UP-TO-DATE

Cable and Pipe Ventilators, Soil Sifters, Insecticide Mixers.

^•-SEND FOR NEW ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE.-«SS^

A. Q. WOLF U BRO., Dayton, Ohio.

[0 Ml

...HAS POSITIVELY NO EQUAL FOR... —

STRENQTH, DURABILITY and NEATNESS.

Guaranteed for 10 years. Has a solid wheel and shaft cast In
one ( malleable Iron). No slipping on Line Shaft as the case with
all others. Catalogue free.

McDtloQ this paper.

.E. HIPPARD, Youngstown, Ohio.

HOT-BED-

QREENHOUSE

VENTILATOR

GULF CYPRESS BARS

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

CLIISI!;;

mates and Catalogues
Cheerfully Furnished.

WHOLESILE.

MANUFACTURED BY

S.JACOBS&SONS,

Office. 406 W. 13lh St.. N» w York.
Fzctory Storerooms, Borough of Queens, N.Y.

FOR GREENHOUSES

RICHMOND
HEATERS

WATER

7 '

STEAM

85 CENTER ST.
NEW YORK.

RICHMOND STOVE CO.

NORWICH, CONN.

HQEEIIHODSE HEBTIIIMIP VE)ITIL|ITI|li!,

Horticultural Architecture and Building. .

pitching^^Go

ESTABLISHED 1844.

233 Mercsr Street, ■ NEW YORK.
FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS.

NINETEEN SIZES.

Perfect Sash Raising' Apparatus.

Rosehouses, Grecnhouaes, Etc., of Iron
Frame Construction erected complet*
or the Structural Iron Work ahip-
I ped ready for erection.

Iron Frame Benches with the

" Perfect Drainage Bench Til«**

•r tiate Tops.

r
SEMD 4C. POSXAGE COR 1L,I.VSXRATEI> CATAI^OGtTE.

Water Every Day in the Year for
Flowers and Lawns when . . .

Rider '^^ Ericsson Hot Air Pumps

are used. Xearly 25,000 sold during the past 25
years. Prices reduced. Send to nearest office
for catalogue " X."

Rider=Ericsson Engine Co.,

1*2 Cortlandt St., New York. [ 86 Late Street. ChicRgo.
a39 Franklin Street, BostOD. 4i' N. Ttlj St , PbllaaelntilR
69i Craig St.. Muntreal, P.Q | 22 A Pitt Si.. SydQey, N.S.W.
Tenk-nte-Key 71. Havana, Cuba.

UentloD th« Florists' Rif^hRnir* wh#>n writlnr

Gorton Side Feed Boiler

SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR

GREENHOUSE HEATING.

YOU WANT THE BEST. WE HAVE IT.

Send for Catalogue and investigate for yourself.

GORTON & LIDGERWOOD CO.,,

96 Liberty Street, New York.

Mention the FlorlstB* Exchange when writing

EXCLUSIVELY

A Greenhouse Heater.

Specially adapted for the work. Easy
to erect. Simple in operation. Eco-
nomical as to consumption of fuel.
Send for catalogue and list of prices.

MYERS & CO.

(Ebtablishbd 1849.)

I5I8-I520 So. 9th St., PhEladelphla.

Mention the FloriflU' Exchange when writing.

GLASS

We carry the largest
stock of Greenhouse
Glass in New York.

We make a specialty
of I6x24s and can
make special prices.

SELECTED BRANDS IN FRENCH AND AMERICAN.

HOLBROOK BROTHERS. 85 to 89 Beekman St., New York.

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lientloa the Florists' Exchanse wb«il writing.

622

THe F=I-ORISTS*

rXCHHNGE.

.I'liu' 10, 1899.

FRESH TOBtCGO
STEMS!

$1.50 p«T bale of
»U0 lb».

C. BECKERT,

^^j^^-^^^ "' Seedsman,

^rtEt0^ ALLEQHENY, PA.

Mention thg Florirtj' g?ichAnge when writing

ICTCD Dl IklTC Semple's, Truflaut's. Queen

AOICn rLAniO of the Market, ana other var-

letlCB, ane plants. 40 cents per 100 ; »3.00 per lUOO.

COSMOS, large plants, 10 cts. per 100 ; fS.OO per 1000.

J. C. SCHIMIDT, BRISTOI.. PA.

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THE BOSTON FERN

A SPECIALTY. »5 00 per 100: $i0.00 per 1000.
Orders filled In rotation, as plants are ready.

L. H. FOSTER, 46 King St, Dorchester. Mass.

Mention the Florlatj' Eichange wh^n writing

FERNS FERNS

New Crop Now Rendy. To Florists: "We are now
prepared to furnish tbe liest FANCY and DAGGEU
FERNS that grow In the Old nt^rkeblre HHIb. at a very
low prlre and liberal terms given to reliable flniis.
Also BOUQUET EVERUKEF:N. MOSS. LAUREL Etc.,
at a very low price. All orders h\ mall or wire promptly
attended to. Write for prices. Eight years' experience.

H. J. SMITH, Box 181. Hinsdale, Mass.

M^'nttnn thf Florlata' KTfTiango when writlnr

DAHLIAS, CANNAS,
GLADIOLI.

Ctieap if Ordered Soon.

SIMUEL G. MOON, Morrisville, 'V.f Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

A. B. DAVIS & SON,

PURCELLVILLE. VA.

WaOLESiLE GROWERS OF DAHLIAS

And High-grade Rooted Cuttings.

Rex Begonias a Specialty.

CONTl^ACTS FOR LARGE ORDERS FOR AnOTHKR

Season Taken Now.
Mention the FlorlHis* Exchange when writing

Best New Varieties.
Best Old Varieties.

f A M M & Q From IH In. pots, Eg^ndale. Mine.

UMI^I^Mv Crozy, <hft« Hendtrsnn. Auslrlii,

Paul Marquant. Alpnonse Bouvler, atS.3 per lOo.

ECHEVERIA SECUNDA GLAUCA,

»3.00 per 100 ; »25.(« per lUlO.

SEMPERVIVUM TECTORUM, fls'So'^per io<:o.

SMI LAX, from2 Inclj pots, »2.00 per 100; $15 per 1000

C. EISELE.
lltli nnil J.|l<M«oii ••tB., Pliiliifelphini I'.i.
Mention thi* Flnrlntw' BlchaDgp whpn writing

PeacoGK's New Dallias

For m-

Send for our new llluBtrated Trade List hefore order-
ing elsewhere.

arPEACOCK'S dahlias always received highest
awards over all competitors. Forty-six first prizes
out of forty-nine entries during past four years—
an unequaled record.

Best New and Standard Carnations—

Beautifully llluslrated and accurately descrl .ed In
our Trade List. Send for copy.

Surplus Stock of Mixed Dahlias—

At right price. Also Dahlias under color
l^-CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED.

W. p. PEACOCK. - - Atco. N. J,

Mention the Florists' E^ichange when writing.

CANNAS...

Eqandalz. p. Mabquant, L. E. Ballkt,

and other varieties in aasortment, ^.00 per 100.

. A. Nana. R. Nana,

ALTERNANTHERA ^°°^r^ t '«'"e?.

60c. a 100 ; »5.00 a 1000
Extra One. 4 In., $8.00 per 100.
2H In., $2.25 per 100.
n^nn.iian Alba Piota, A. Guttata. Feabti,
BEGONIAS and others, 2 In., $2.00 per 100.

,_...... Soirv. DE Chab. Turner,

IVY GERANIUM f,'„'-: &'°e''r"loo."'""°°"''

Robe and Mbs.Tatlor Geraniums. 2 In., ^3.00 a 100.

CH RYSANTH EMU M S gfoRVS'? T/b

Pacific, .1. Jovks, E. Uaillkdodze, and other
good varieties, ^H In., *i.50 per 100.

VINCA MAJOR

DOUBLE PETUNIAS S?,S%lr"^i?

ALTER NANTHERAp'oVL:

P. MAJOR, $15.50 per 1000: A. NANA,
$11.50 per luuo. .aou atiUOO rates.
Cash with Order.
C. A. HARRIS & CO., Delanson, N.Y.

Me-itlon the Florist*' Exchange when wrlUnK.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

Largest Stock in The Country.

All goods up-to-date and of superior quality.
Write U8 for prices aod other information.
Our new Catalogue sent on application to
the trade only.

NEW CAPE FLOWERS!

Price on Application.

H. BAYERSDORFER *, CO ,

50, B2, 64, 56 N. Fourth St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Mention the FlorlsU' Exchange when writing.

'DAGGER OR FANCY FERNS!

p First miallty. ¥1.50 per 1000. Send us your orders for
Decoration Day and be sure cf your stock.

FINE LAUREL FESTOONING, 'X."" '"

■"See our fine T^aurel Wreaths, Princess Pine,

ftloMses of all kinds. All orders by wire or mall
promptly filled.

GROWL FERN CO. °-'.?r7,r Boston, Mass.

Mention the Plorletfl' Exchange when writing

PANSIES WORTH RAISING

E.icellent8eed, ?8 0Z., $1.00; loz., $t,CO.

Also a few more ANNA BOLEVN

PI NK cuitiDgs from sand, $7.50 per 1000.

CASH WITH ORDER.

G. SOLTAU S GO , Jersey City, N. J.

199 GRANT AVENUE.
Mention th«» FInrlBt*" Exohanirp when wrltln*

iipn 1 \1IIT1IC First-cltAds Assortment,
UcKANlLnl^ f"-"™ 2 ID. pots. 83.00 per
ULftlAMlt^IUt^ 1(0; 3H in. pots, $6.00 per
100 ; 4 in. pots. $8 dO per 100.
Gernnium Mars, stock plants, at $3.00 per doz.
AGERATU>I, dwarf blue and white, 3 In. pots,

fine, at $3.00 per 100.
FUCHSIAS, from 3H In. pots, at $5.00 per 100.
isEKAGINELLA, from 3 In. pots, at $6.00 per 100.
Cash with order, please.

JOHN RECK, Bridgeport, Conn.

Mention the Florlrtg' Exchange when wrltlnK.

GERANIUMS

LEADING SORTS.

Prom 4 inch pots, fine plants, $4.00
per 100.

OtMA with order.

E. B. JENNINGS.'^ltr' Southport, Gobi

Mention the inorlate' Exchange when writing

ADOO FIBRE and
ADOO LIQUID

Will do all that is claimed
If Intelligently Used ^* J*

TRY THEM !

Mention tne Flonaie' Exchange when writing.

SPECIALTY:

Floral Metal
Designs ^.^

Florists' SQWlies.

2 50 per
»1.00 per 1000

t^-CASH, -

***

Specialty : Wheat Sheaves.

specialty:
Prepared J* J*
Cycas Leaves.

***

SMILAX «■ '''■ "" ™

A.J.BALDWIN,Newark,Ohio.

Vfcntlnn the Florletp' Exchange when writing.

, IMPORT BULBS-^

ROMAM HYACINTHS, EXTRA, 13 to 15 elms., - - Per 1000, SIS 00.

J "SPECIAL, PRICE CIST" RE.\DY-ASK FOR IT.

J VATJGHAN'S SEED STORE, Sg;^

CHICAGO. 84.86 Randolph ^t.
ORK. 14 Barclay Street

M.ntlon the Florist." Exchange when writing.

POND LILIES, LOTUS, VICTORIAS

VICTORIA TRICKERI.

and all Aquatic plants
may now be planted
with certainty of suc-
cess. Hardy and ten-
der Nymphseas will
take hold at once and
the latter planted now
will give better results
than those planted
earlier. Our collec-
tion of Nelumbiums
is unexcelled, and pot
grown plants of all
varieties can be fur-
nished after it is too
late for tubers at prices
25% in advance of the
prices for tubers.

Victorias Regia,
Randi and Trickeri.
The latter maybe safe-
ly planted in unhealed
ponds after June 15.

Ml

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aMANN

. . . WRITE FOR CATALOGUE.

404, 406, 408, 410, 412 East 34th Street,
NEW YORK CITY.

Manufacturer of Metal Floral Designs

Importer and Dealer in Florists' Supplies.

Mentinn the Florl.t.' F-«fh»nr* when writing

We have a limited supply of Victoria Triclteri and offer in lots of five plants at
$5.00 each. Extra fine specimens at $7.50 each.

HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Uentlon tbe Florlatfl' Exchange when writing.

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INDIVISA...

Quality Unexcelled and in Any Quantity

7 inch pots 2% feet $ 75.00 per 100.

8 inch pots 3 feet 100.00 per 100.

8 inch pots 3% feet 125.00 per 100.

e inch pots 3 J/ to 4 feet . . . 18.00 per Doz.

Measurements all Above the Pots.

BOSTON FERNS =

CANNAS = =

6 inch pots,

$6.00 a doz.

10 leading varieties, from

flats, $30,00 per 1000.

JOHN SCOTT

Keap St. Greenhouses, BROOKLYN, N. Y.

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We are a atraight shoot and aim to groto into a vigorous plant*

A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS. NURSERYMEN. SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAU

VOL. XI NO. 24.

NEW YORK, JUNE 17, 1899.

One Dollar Per Tear.

SURPLUS STOCKS

At,XKfl.^i VNXKBRAS, three sorte-
FAfouychloldeH >f njur, Kosea Nana, and
Aurfla Nana. S2 50 per lUU.

ALYSSITM, Tom Thumb, 2^ in. pots, $3
i>er liiO.

B %.V TREBSfStandards and Pyramids*
$10 ^o $15 each, accordintr to size.

Bfe:GONlA.S, Double Xuberous-
Rooted, flae pianm lu 3>ig ia. pots, jasC
ready to bloum. $10 00 per lOJ.

BBGOXIA R^X» fine ass irtrupnt of
vars., nice plants in 'i^i in. pote, $4 00 i lUJ.

B09X0M FHRN, we have a large stock
in lar^e sizes, which we can supply as follow©:
Rxtra strong plants. 10 in. pans, $1 50 .ach.

CAL,ADII.TI»I HSCUL,ENT1J9I. strong
started plaols. 4 in. pots. $8 00 per lOt).

CHRVSABfXHCrat; .>!!$, fine assort-
ment, leading varieties. $3 00 per 100. For
fill lisi; of all the lateet novelties, extra
choice sorts, see our descriptive catalogue.
AmonerothL-r sorts can sunoly Pres. Gra-
1i*m, IVIra. C. H. Pierce, Mrs. O. P. Bas-
tiett, nme. Ferlat, Mile Lucie Fau.e, Mo-
ile8to, Mrs. H Weeks, Glory of the
Pacific, Autanin Glory, Miss Agnes L.
Dalskov. Mutual Friend, l^rs. S. T.
Murdock, etc.

CO l-EUS, assorted, fancy-leaved varieties,
1>2 50" per 10).

D AEIt,r4LS, we have one of the largest and
tiuest colJecLions; Cactus, Large-flowering,
or Show, Sra.iU-aoweriDg or Pompon, and
Single. We offer only the verv flneist sorts.
Strong, Dot-trowD oUnts. $6 00 ^ler UH).

K>RACJE:NA INDXVmA, one of the
most useful plants for center of vases,
baskets, etc. We have a fine stoob, which
we can supply as follows : small plants, 3J^
in. pots, 15-18 in. high, $1 50 per doz. Extra
atrnne plants, 6 iu. pots, 'i to 2^ ft. high,
$6 00 ^er doz. Large Hnpoimens. 3 to 3J^ ft.
hiKh, for iHrgp vaat^p. $15 00 per duz.

PlCUa^ EUASXICA, Hue planis, 6 in.
pots, 18 in. hi^^ti, 50 :is, each; aUo extra
heavy specimens, flue for Summer decora-
tion wi h extra h^avy foliMtre nianisift.
high. «2 00 each; o li.hi»(b.$2 50 each.

GBR INIUMS, Single Grant, flne-tsingle
sctirietgtjraniiirafurbedd ng-. Strong plants,
3!^ in. pots. $6 per 100.

IIUI«L,VHOCKS, pink, white, yellow and
scarlet, 'Z^X in pnts, $400 per \uQ.

HVOR.VMGBA OXAKS.4, flne plants
iu 5 in. puts, in oloom, beginning to show
color, one flne flower each, $3 per doz. Also
very large plants in tubs f'^r Inte blnnming,
about comiug into bud, $1 50 to 92 each,
according to size. Also '^irger specimens in
half-barrels, verv fine. *5 each

IVV-I^BAVED GERANIUMS, finest
sorts. 3^4 in. por,-*. $4 00 ptr inu.

I^AXAMIA BORBOMICA. We can
supply a flne lot of extra sized plants, suit-
able for lawn or hotel decnrHtjon, niunts 8 to
4 ft. high, extra heavy, $4 00 to $5 00 each,
according to siz-^.

muSA ENSEXE, or Abyssinian
Banana, strong plants iu 5 in. or t> lu.
pOtB. $3 00 .-er dnz.

NASXITKXIUAIS, Dwarf Xoni
Xliuinb, strung plants in 3^^ in. pots,
«6 00 per I'O.

PaKOANUS VEIXCHII. Wearestill
offering a special price ou ihii stock. Can
supply as follows: Rvtra flue plants. 7 in.
pots, 2 ft. hii<h. $1 50 jach : larger plants,
8 in. pots, 2J^ ft. tnwh, S2 00 each; larger
specimens at ^3 00 to $5 00 each, accord-
ing to size.

PUI^OX, large-fl jwering sortB, $3.00 a 100.

SraiL.AX, strung plants. 2>4 in. puts, 92 50
per 100.

XCBEROSE PEARI*. irood blooming
bulbs. 75 ^ts. per lOD; $5 00 ^er 1000; extra
size, $1 per lOii.

VIMCA MAJOR VARIEGAXA and
EL,EG.VN nSiilMA, a flne stock of
large plants grown in 3V2 in. pots, with fine
tops, $8 00 per lUO.

COCITMBIA FI^O^VER XUBS. We

carry in stuck the Hiiest. tubs made iur large
plants, neat, practical, cheap, write us

for piices.

F. R. PIER SON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N.Y.

Mention tho Florlatj' Exchanye when writing

CLEARY & CO.,

HORTICULTURAL
AUCTIONEERS ...

AK]NOIJI>(Ce THEIR FIRST

Graad Sale of Exhibition and Ornamental

JAPANESE CREATIONS

in DWARF TREES, CLRI0U3 DECORATIVE SHRUBS, NOVELTIES IN
CVCADS, RHAPIS, and many other miirvelously trained specimens of Japanese
cultural art. Specimens of extraordinary size, that have taken centuries to culti-
vate. All in perfect health and vigor. We invite all our patrons to bring their friends
to view this extraordinary collection, which will be on exhibition at our rooms on

Monday and Tuesday, June 19 and 20.

To enable everybodj' to attend this exhibition our rooms will remain open
until 10 p. M. on days named. The whole to be sold at auction, the following days :

WeMa!]aiiilTl)ur!)ila!j,Jui(e2laDil!28

SALE COMMENCES EACH DAY AT 2 P.H. SHARP.

pS- NOTE THE DAYS AND DATES. Catalogues furnished on application.

AZALEA INDICA

As the Sole Agents in this country for Ed w. Pynaert^Van. Geert. Ghent, Belgium,
the largest cultivators of the leading varieties, we are now booking orders for Fall
delivery. We give customers choice of varieties but when choice is left to us we
send only popular sorts and kinds best suited to the American trade. Note these

prices which are quoted F. O. B. Ghent
and compare them with any dealer's prices
in this country; also take note that we
guarantee th e i m portin g expenses wi 11 not
exceed 50 per cent., including U. S. duty
of 25 per cent., on orders of one hundred,
and on orders of greater quantities the
expenses will be less.

The Firm offedng these goods is suf-
ficient guarantee that the plants are
not second grade as olTered elsewhere at
higher prices, but are strictly first=
class well shaped, finely budded.

AZALE.i INDICA.

crowns

.

I'er ino

Of about 8 to 9 inches in

diam., $16 00

9 to 10

18 00

10 to 12

20 00

12 to 14

25 00

14 to 16

35 00

16 to IS

50 oa

18 to 19

60 00

19 to 20

75 00

20 to 22

90 00

i£^ Prices of Larger Spscimen Plants on Application.

For Order.s of LARGE QU.4.3STITIES, Special
Quotations will be grlven.

CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO.

50I and 503 W. 13th St., iVsTsJr N. Y. CITY.

Importers, Exporters and Growers' Agents ol SEEDS. BULBS and PLANTS.
Mention the FlorlJU' Exchange wtien writing.

LAST CALL FOR "«!

CHRYSANTHEMUAIS

The following from 2 inch pots: H. W. Eieman, Evangeline, J. M. Gifford, Maud
Adams, Golden Trophy, Major Bonnaffon, Mrs. H Wright, Yellow M^inarch, Mrs.
S. T. Murdock, Mrs. Hicks-Arnold, Pink Ivory, Helen Bloodgood, Kose Owen, Beilo
of Castlewood, Riverside. $2^0 per ICO ; $20. UO per 1000.

Black Hawk, Alice Carey, Kobt. Carey, Solar Queen, Yellow Fellow, Miss Gladys
Vanderbllt, Pennsylvania, Chempwec, Mrs. O. P. Bassett, Autumn Glory, Snow
Queen, Frank Hardy, Mrs. C. H. Pierce and Quito. $4.00 per 100 ; $30.00 per 1000.

ADMIRAL DEWEY and CARRIE BELL.

$15.00 per 100.

ROOTED CUTTINGS : Belle of Castlewood, Glory of Pacific, Major Bonnaffon,
Mrs. S. T. Murdock, Y'ellow Monarch, Mrs. H. Weeks, Western King and Midge.
$10.00 per 1000.

Mrs. 0. P. Bassett, Yellow Fellow, Solar Queen, Pennsylvania, Autumn Glory,
Miss Gladys Vanderbilt, Mrs. C. H. Pierce Frank Hardy, Snow Queen, W. H.
Chadwick i.nd Black Hawk. S20.0U per 1000.

from 3 inch pots,
$5.00 per 100.

500 ABUTILON SAVITZII

The New Carnations QEN. MACEO and QEN. GOMEZ

A few left at $10.00 per 100. Others all sold.

THE COTFAGE GARDENS, Queens,N.Y.

624

Thb F=i-orists' Exchange.

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Sloileiil m Fulure

IS STUDYINQ MIS WANTS

FRESH SEED OF THE FOLLOWINQ:

CiLCEOLARH ^r'"' '"'"''-

flora, mixed .

CINERARIA SfS'.".*^.""'''!'?^.''

" Hybrida, Dwarf. .

" ' Hybrrda, KeTmeeiDp j

DDIMtll k Fimbrinta, chr joe mxd
rniniULA Kubra, AibaMa^'tiit-

ica, Chepwick, Red, Meteor.

Village Maid .......

Trade
Pkts.
50c.

AND

S1.00

PRIMULA OBCONICA, Trade Pkts., 25 cts.; 1-16 oz., 75 cts.

WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, Dey Street, New York.

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UentloD the FlortBts' Ezchanfffi wh«n wrltlas.

i ....Bulbs, Plants

*
(ft

? ENGLEWOOD, N. J.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

OF ALL KINDS.
HULSEBOSCH BROS.,

Mention the FlortBtB' Exchange sgh**n wrtttng

CINERARIA CYCLAMEN PRIMULA

PANSY

Largetlowered Eng-llsb; Large ti. Splenoene. Koiker's Ilest, ttolker's Giant.

gV oz., $3,5n. Pure white, lOO 8., 750. }ioz.,$3.h'i: I'aOz. $1.25; $5. CO oz.; }i oz., 9;) cts.

Trade pkf., 50c. Kose, Red.etc, lOOs. 65c. Trade pKt., ;.'5c. Trade fkt., 250.

AUGrST ROI.KER & SOXS^ 54 Dey St., New York.

Mention the Piorlats' 'Exrhanee when wrIUnff.

CHINESE PRIMROSE SEED

. Neworop. Well known as the finest laree flowering fringed varieties grown. 'Not to be compared to cheap
Imported peeil. Special tlorfsts' packet of thirteen (13) varletleB, single and double, mixed, 4U0 Heeds, 91.00;
half pnckrt, .50eent8. A pacKet of I'riiiiula Floribiiuda added to every order.
CINERARIA SEED of ftoest large flowering dwarf varieties In best mixture, 1000 8ee«lH, .'^Oc.
PRIMULA ObcoDica Grandtflora Rosea, the finest of the Improved Ohconlcas, 1000 seeds, 50c,

STRICTLY CASH PRICES. The Home of

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing,

i>.i...r„»e.. JOHN F. RUPP, SHIREMANSTOWN, PA.

mm CONTRACTS mm

Now I am open to quote prices on all Bulbs, Plants and Roots
for next season. Send lu your list of wants for quotations.

F. W. O. SCHMITZ, Jersey City, N.J.

Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing.

, IMPORT BULBS ,

ROMAN HYACINTHS, EXTRA, 13 to 15 elms., - - Per 1000. SI 5.00.

J "SPECIAL PRICE LIST" READY— ASK FOR IT.

a VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, p"'"°°^«^ «« "'"^"t-^ ^'

NEW TORK. 14 Barclay Street

Mention the Florlats' Exchange when wrttlpy.

CINERARIA, PRIMULA, PANSY

RALHEDLARIA (Jamea-s strain), fxl
iint.LrC.UI.nnin large flowertDg.mli

extra
rge floweriDg, mixed

(No. 1781), best seed, pkt., 15c.; trade pkt.,50c.

PINPRARIA K^tra Large Flowering
«/int.nnnin (^^ 1926), the best seed, pkt.,
16c.: trade pkts., 60c. and $1.00.

PRIMIII A ^- '<'• Special Florists' Blend
rnimubn ^j^^ gQ^^^^ ^^^ ^^^i, mixture of

over 25 distinct larpe tiowering frintred and
double varieties, besides latest novelties
Pkt., lOc; trade pkt., 60c.; IIKIO seeds, $2.00.

WE ARE HEADQUARTERS F( R

EVfcEYTHING IN PANSIES !

Our assortment coinpripcs over 100 distinct
colors, strains and blends.

SPECIAI. OFFER. (No. 2736) Sixty
(60) packets, each containing: 126 seeds of dis-
tinct varietipp (7500 seeds in all) for $1.75.

Xtie **THRCC: RESX BLEBiDS
FOR FLORISTS," our own tormulas
(Noa 2632, 2709. ::710), lOOU seeds each (3000 seeds
in all), for $1 00; double quantity, $1.75.

All the above delivered prepaid. For separate colors. ?nd other Florrsts' serd, send tor trade price ilst.

N. Y. MARKEI GAUDENERS' ASSOGIAHQN,

281 Sixth Ave. Up«,Yn,U
P.O. Box 2341 ntSff lUIK.

1 PRIMULA. CALCEOLARIA. CINERARIA.

^ Our strains of abo\ e named important Florists' seeds are all Prize sorts. ^

A Eveiy possible care has b en IP ken in the selection and harvesting, and ^

0 the rt tults cannot fail to be entirely ealietac ory. a

I PRIMULA SINENSIS FIMBRIATA '"^bV/^h^c^XT"^ I

n Clieswick Red, bright crimson, about 2(X) eeeds per trade pkt., 50c.

0 Villnjje Maid, w hite, striped witbcrlmgon,about2U0seed8, ** " 50c.

0 Rosy I*lorii, tirijihi pink, pbout 200 seeds " '* 50c.

0 Alba MaKiiificat white, about 200 seeds " *' 50c.

0 Cocctiiea Superba, crimson, about 2ou seeds ^ *' 50c.

A Ceerulea, beautiful biue, 8boul2008eed8 " '* 50c.

PAI rrni ADIA Jmne^'Glnnt Strain
V"LutULMniM This niagnlflceni siraln

offered. Meesrs. James & Son, the Introducerfl,
■were awarded tne First Prize and Award of Merit
at Hortlcullural lixblbUlons several years, and
florists in ihle country who tare grown It, dupli-
cate their orders for seed each year, wblcli alone
Ifl a guarantee of Its high standard. Trade pkt., 5tJc.
11 YBKIDA. rholcept large flowering mixed,
semi-dwarf, per lOO seeds, 50c.; per trade pKt., 50c.

rf still mantalns Its position ae l/ie finest in the

2 world. I'er trndc pkt.. 50 CIS.

^ I1V]<1E1I»A, hniBt mixed, per trade pkt., 50c.

^ PINPDARIA JnniPN' (.innt Prize

Vf Ulllbnnnin *«irnin. Thin magnlflcent
<9 English strain 1b without doubt the flnest ever

I and^POTUemarson Guaraiiteeti Bermuda Lllium Longiflorum. I

9 ESTIMATES OHEERFUIT.Y GIVEN ON C

^ All FRENCH, DUTCH, JAPAN and BERMUDA FORCING BULBS for Fall Delivery. £
5 "RUSSIAN" LILY OF THE VALLEY and HAMBURG or BERLIN PIPS. *

I STUMPP & WALTER QO.,lrA^AS;Ztr.:. SO Barclay St.,N.Y. |

M^ntlfto th« Florlats' Excbanga when writing.

^^7 9-799999999<999.SI>-VJ/wi'-5l''

I PLANT SEED CO. 1

«> Wholesale Merchants. *

Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

FORCING BULBS!

SEND FOR PRICE
LIST ON ALL . .

Summer and Fall delivery. SoaBonable Seeds, &c.

FRESH ARECA LUTESCENS SEEDS

We still can supply at 75 cts. per 100;
Ifiaiper lUOO, Including cost of delivery

H. H. BERGER & CO.,

(Established 1878.)
47 Barciay Street, NEW YORK.

Mention the FlorlBts* Ehcchange when writing.

CALIFORNIA SEEDS!

CROP 1899.

Perfectly Ripened. Sure to Oernlinate.

Per 1000 seeds.

Musa Ensete $7 50

Phoenix Canariensis 2 50

Seaforthia Elegans 5 00

Washingtonia Filifera 50

Salvia Ing. Clavenad 2 00

Swainsona Oal. Alba 2 00

Qrevillea Robusta $3 50 a lb.

Dracaena Australis, berries. 3 50 "
Dracfena Indivisa, " 2 50 "

Free by mall. Cash -with order.

SO, CALIF, ACCLIIIATI2IN& ASSOCIATION,

SAPiXA BARBARA. CAl..

Mention the Plorlsta" Exchange when writing.

ESTABLISHED 1802

T

SEEDS

Just Arrived in Fine Condition,

From 6 to 15 Inches long.

Price, $9.00 per tOO lbs.

Specinl Prices on Lnrge liOts.

J.IVI.THORBURN&CO.

(Late of I& John Street)

36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK

RAWSON'S

"Arlington Tested Seeds'*

Are now well known to some FLORISTS, w&
want them known to all FLORISTS. Special
price list sent on application.

W. W. RAWSON & CO.

12 and 13 Faneull Hall Nq. BOSTON, MASS
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

SPECIAL SEEDS 5

For the FLORIST and GARDENER.
Send for Wholesale Catalogue. . .

JOHI^SOX & SXOKHS,

217-219 Market St.. Philadelphia.

Mention the Flortatfi' Exchange when writing.

Leading varieties, per 1000, $2,50; outdoor plants.
DU I ^ V Jeanne d^Arc, wblte, wltb pink
~ n ^ \^ yV eye, per lUO, 50c.; assorted Urge
flowerlufr, per lOO, Wc.

Swg IT n C Pnnsy Parisian, large blotched and
C C W O large flowering, best for cut flowera;
trade pkt., 50c.; ounce, $100. (.^ecilo Dnvy. pure
white, trade pkt, 25c. Mine. Tevnet, fancy, pkt,
25c.: ounce, $1,00. (*innt Triiimrdenu, mixed,
ounce. $2 00; pound, $28.00. Wall Flower, double
yellow, dark, trade pkt.. 5i'c.
TOM*. TO and CABBAGE Plants, cheap, transplanted.

CALIFORNIA PRIVET rt'X;:/er'il&.",^

freight or express. Sample free.

BEAU IEU,Walk:r Ave, Woodhaven.N.Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

PANSY SEED

THE JENNINGS STRAIN.

New crop now read.v. All ray own growing,
from choicest stock only.

THE SEED IS ALL RIGHT!
THE STRAIPi IS ALl. RIGHT!

Packet of S-VO seeds. $l.rO ; per oz., $6.00;
3 ozs., $^.^00. Yellow. Blue. Black and White,
in separate colors, same price. Postpaid by
mail. Cash with order.

E. B. JEIINIIIGS,'"'ar.°' Southport, Goni.

Grower of Tiik Finest Pansiks.
Mention the Florists' Ercbange when writing.

FREESIA BULBS

Refracta alba and Hybrid§.
TRY

CALIFORNIA GROWN BULBS

Save the duty and get sound Btnck,
true to variety.

HEADQUARTERS FOR

CALLA .CTHIOPICA.

Order early, if you wish to secure ful
delivery. Ask for prices.

GERMAIN FRUIT CO., Los Angeles, Gal.

Iilne 17, 1899.

The F=lorisxs' Exchange.

625

Established 1876.

Inookpobatkd 1

COXSEEDCO.

CALIFORNIA SEEDS A SPECIALTY.

Growers of Onion, Lettuce, Carrot, Sweet
Peas. Asters and Cosmos.

34 Gansevoort St., 411. 413, 416 Sansome St.,

NEW YORK.

SAN FRiNGISGO.

M*-rnlnn [he Florists' Exchange when writing.

PANSIES WORTH RAISING

CASH WITH ORDER.

I. SOLTAU & CO., Jersey City, N. J.

199 GRANT AVENUE,
ttpntli^n th^ Florist*' Kzchanr^ ivh^n irr1t)n»

ROEMER'S SUPERB prize PANSIES

The flnest strain of Pansles In the World.
Introducerand Grower of all the leading Novell Jes

Highest Award. International Exhibition Ham-
burg, 13'J7. Catalogue free on application.

FRED. ROEMER, Seed Grower,

QUEDLrNBURG. GERMANY.

Jentlon the Florlsta' Exchange when writing

SULBS'ndPLANTS

FOR GREENHOUSE AND GARDEN.

Fall and Spring Delivery.

0. H. JOOSTEN, Importer,

85 Dey Street, New York.

.*ontlon thp PlnrlBtn* Kxrhanee wh(>n ^Prltln*.

EEDS for Profit
Sweet Peas i

!!^atalnsrne o

K WEEBER & DON,

si! 114 Chambers St., N

I ^ FtORISTS'
L_# FLOWEK
J*^ SEEDS

Wholesale Catalo^'iie on application. T,

Seed Merchants 5n

and (irowers, ^

New York City. ^

>1enilon thg Florl>l>' BTChange wh^n wrmn.

SEMPLE'S ASTERS

Wbite, KoNc ami Shell Piuk,
S'i.OO per 1000.

\. & G. ROSBACH, - Pemberton, N. J.

tlentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing.

DAHLIAS, CANNAS,
GLADIOLI.

Cheap if Ordered Soon.

lAMUEL C. MOON, Morrisville, "cot' Pa.

Bucks
Co.,
Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

A. B. DAVIS & SON,

PURCELLVILLE, VA.

ffHOLESALE GROWERS OF DAHLIAS

And High-grade Rooted Cuttings.

Rex Begonias a Specialty.

JONTr.AOTS FOR LaRGK OrDKBS TOR AnOTOKR

Season Taken Now.
Mention the FlorlstB' Exchange when writing.

PeanocK's New Damias

Pnr 1RQQ » ^^^^ ^^^ Varieties.
rur lO^y Best Old Varieties.

Send for our new Illustrated Trade List before order-
ing elsewhere.

0r"PEACOCK'S DAHLIAS always received highest
awards over all competitors. Forty-el.x first prizes
out of forty-nine entries during past four years—
an uneqiialed record.

Best New and Standard Carnations—

Heaiitlfiilly illustrated and accurately descri .cd In
our Trade List. Send for copy.

Surplus Stock of Mixed Dahlias—

At right price. Also Dahlias under color
fyCOURESPONDENCE SOLICITED.

W. p. PEACOCK, - - Atco, N. J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

QDESTIOII Ml

OPEN TO ALL .... FREE TO ALl.
AnBwers Solicited from Those Who Know.

(S,-,) To Force Tritoma MacOw.-jiii.

— Tritonia Macllwniii .shoulii lie pottiMl
up after growth Ii.ih lieen made anil then
Kiveii the same treatment as the helle-
honis.

(80) Seedling Hardy Pink.— The
enrnatiun received is of tlie Mai-Riu'rite
type and will probably only bear tlie cine
erop of flowers. It is too single to be of
I'ommercial value. To propagate tHke
euttings now and put them in sand iu a
eoid frame facing the north.

(NT) Forcing Anemones. — Anemone
japonica rosea is late in flowering and
stools should be lifted and potted in Oc-
tober and Icept in a cool house. The rea-
son of failure with herbaceous plants is
usually in providing too high tempera-
ture—4.") degrees at night is plenty warm
enough.

(ss) Starting Cycasrevoluta Stems.

— To start cycas stems quickly it is neces-
sary to jilunge them into Iiottom heat.
They will start however, without bot-
tom heat, only the ojjeration takes a lit-
tli' longer time. Put them iu i)ots large
enough to allow about two inches of soil
around tlie stems, and keep moist and
shaded.

(SO) Cultivating Carnations. — J. 11.

— We would not advise the use of a liorse
cultivatiu" where the rows are so ch.ise
tiigether (two feet). Use the hoe, or the
li.-uiil cultivator, and always leave a flat
surface; that is, do not have the jilants
ridged up any, although having tlie soil
too high around thcstemis not the cau.se
of stem rot.

(ill)) Forcing Helleborus niger. —

To force Helleborus niger verj- little heat
will be required. Pot them this month
in a mixture of Bbrous loam and well
rotted manure, and keep in a partially
shaded place outdoors until the latter
part of September; then put the plants
in a cool house and be careful not to
over-water them.

(ill) Greenhonse Building. — Wehave
two houses, each 12 x lOd feet, standing
in center of solid block of houses. We in-
tend to replace with one house, 2-t x 100;
shic walls now standing i feet high.
Tliere is a fall of 2 feet 8 inches in the
width of 24 feet (hillside). House is in-
tended for carnations, and will run east
and west. Please tell us what length of
bar to use on south side to get the best
results from the sun in Winter, also what
number and width of benches to use. We
would like a walk on south side nest to
the valley.— F. &. E.

—For a house 24 feet wide and with
the south and north side walls 4, and (i
feet and 8 inches high respectively, the
use of sash bars 16 feet long for the south
slope will give good results for carna-
tions. An excellent arrangement of the
houses can be obtained by using four
walks, varying from 18 to 24 inches in
width, and three beds or benches from 51/2
to 6 feet wide, according to the inside
measurement of the house. This pro-
vides a walk along- each wall of the house
and others between the benches.— L. R.
Taft.

(92) Cyclamen.— I have some cycla-
men that did not liloom this season. The
bulbs were choice and the plants are ap-
IiMiently in good shape even now. Ito
they require any special treatment? How
do you dry them off to force next season.
I also have some cyclamen jdants from
seed wliich seem to grow very slowly; is
there any cause for this?

— The prominent growers of to-dav
obtain the best results by raising new
plants every year; still old bulbs can be
flowered well it they are treated prop-
erly. The cause of your bulbs not bloom-
ing is probably because they have not
had complete rest or, having l)cen dried
down too soon after their flowering
period last year. To dry the bulbs down
so as they will force well for next season,
you must be governed by the condition
of the plants, as there is no set rule to go
by. When you see that they have made
all their gl-owth and are inclined to rest
liegin gradually to withhold water; but
do not let them get dry enough to wilt
as long as any foliage remains on the
jjlants. The chief aim is to have the bulbs
commence the resting juTiod naturally;
then put them away in a dry, cool place
(leaving them in the pots) until they
show signs of life, when they should be

shaken out and repotted again, using a
soil composed mainly of haf mould.

Perhaps the seeilling cyclamen are
potted in a too heavysoif. Pot them
inpureleaf mould with a littlesand mixed
with it: keeji them in a bench near the
glass and well shaded; water only when
they need it, using water from a barrel
or tank. Water direct from the hose pipe
is too cold for the young roots.

C1-E]VIJLXIS

SPECIAL OFFER OF YOUNG PLANTS.

Florists, why oot try t? rowing a few Clematis
for your own trade; they will suit you better
tban imported or tteld-grown stock. I offer a
choice lot of young plants, well hardened, in
in or more hfst kinds, free by mail, 10 for
$1 00 or $8 00 per IdO. 25 at 100 rates. Also
strong- plants fiom 5 in. pots, $2 50 per doz.

F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, III,

HOME OF CHOICE TREES

AND HARDY PLANTS.

QDpriAi Tif3«) Azalea Amsna, Rhododen-
SKCCIAL I ics I ^^^^^_ Kalmias. Blue Spruce.

NEW INTRODUCTIONS OF HARDY PERENNIALS.

NEWPORT NURSERIES, Newport, R.I.

Frank Brunton, Mgr.

"Catalogue free.

Tomato, Cab-
bage, Celery,
Pepper, Etc.,
cheap In large

PLANTS

lots. Price List Free.

J. S. LINTHICUM,

Woodwardsville, A. A. Co., Maryland.

Vegetable Plants

TO CLOSE OUT.

Large Stocky plants of Stone and Beauty
Tomato, Bull Nose Peppers and Suow Ball
Cauliflower, at $1.00 per 1000; $8.00 per 10,000.

GUSTAV PITZONKA, ■ Bristol, Pa.

TOMATO PLANTS PAl^doI.'&l^'i'lZ:
PARRARF PI ANTQi'^TE flat dutch,

PEPPER PLANTS '"'" ^°^'"' »%* ,ooo.

nAIILIFLnWFR PLANTS, Henderson's

UMUl-irUUncn snowball, 1:3.10 per 1000.

strong, OeW.grown. 10,000 lota 25 per cent. leas.

E. C. HARGADINE, • Felton, Del.

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VEGETABLE PLANTS

CELERY, White Plume. Golden Self-Blanching,
New Koee and otber varletlee, strong plante, 15c.
per 100; tl.OO per 1000. If by mall, add lUc. per 100.

CABBAGE, H. Succession, Early Summer, Flat
Dutch, Drumhead Savoy, and other varieties, strong
field plants, 15c. per 100; fl.OO a 1000; $8.50 a 10,000.
If by mall, add 10 cents per 100.

TOMATO, EGG and PEPPER in variety.
Send for price list. Cash with order.

R. VINCENT JR S SON, White Marsh, Md

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In 3 and 4 in. pots, $10 per 100.

Bride, ISrideHmaid, DncUess de Itrabant,

Little White Pet, Maman Cochet,

Marechal Niel, Marie Guillot,

Meteor, Pink 8oupert.

THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO. Elizabeth, N J.

Mention the norluti' Exchange when wrlllDg.

SPECIMEN

FVERGREEN TrEES

For Tubs and Vases for Deccratlon.

CHAS. B HORNOR & SON.

Horticulturists and Nurserymen, MT. HOLLY, N.J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

EVERGREEN!

An XMMEBiSE STOCK of both large
and small aized Kvergreeii Trees, in
great variety. Also Everg^reen Slirubs.

CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED.

THE W. H. MOON CO. Morrisville, Pa.

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5,000 Berberis Vulgaris

4,000 Berberis Vulgaris Purpurea

10,000 Berberis Thimbergii

Prices and sizes on application.

T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass.

M'^ntlon the Florlstw' Exchange when writing.

PEACH AND PLUM TREES oELTER'r'iW

Kellftble and clean stock at low wholesale rates. All
desirable leading varieties of PEACHES, old and
new, In fruiting orchards. Have the new Triumph,
GreenNboro, and Sneed fruiting. Buds can be
Bopplled Id season at low rates.

Very large stock of PLUM TREEW, all on plum
roots, one and two years. Buds can be supplied of
these also, either from nurseries or orchard trees. Have
all the leading Japanese varieties. Abundance. Bur-
bank, Ctiabot, Satsunia, Wlllard and others; also the
new Red J iine and Wlckeon In good supply.

Usual Bupplyalso of Asparagus Roots to offer.

ALEX. PULLEN.Miiiord Nurseries. Milford, Del.

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P. OUWERKERK

1123 Summit Ave., Jersey City, N. J.

Just received from our Holland Nurseries

RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS,

SPIRO JAPONICA, LILIUKI SPECIOSUM

P/EONIES, BLEEDING HEART

POT GROWN LILACS, HYDRANGEA IN SORTS.

CLEWATIS and H. P. ROSES, in the best sorts.

PRICES MODERATE.

Mention the Floriata' Exchange whe^ writing.

F. & F. NURSERIES

WholPHnle
(■rowfTM.

SPRINGFIELB,
NEW JERSEY.

TREES AND PLANTS in full assortment. Trade ^Calaiogne

SWEET BAY TREES

BOBBINK «& ATKINS, = .Rutherford, N. J.

FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL

FOR ORCHARD AND GARDEN

Small Fruits, Qrapes, Shrubs, Climbing; Plants,
Roses, Evergreens, Hardy Plants, Psonies. »
l^argeat and choicest collections In America*
BEST NOVELTIES

Descriptive Illustrated (_ ataJogue free.

ELLWANCER & BARRY.

MOUNT HOPE NURSERIES. Rochester, N. Y.
Flfty-nlnUl Tear. *

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626

Xhe I=i-orists* Exchttnge.

SEED TBPE HEPOBT.

Points and information from seedsmen, andall
Interested in this column, solicited. Addres-
Editor Seed Trade, care of Florists* Eis
CHANGE, P. O. Box 1697. New York.

AMERICAN SBBD TRADE ASSOCIATION

E. B. Clark, Milford, Conn. .President; Job.
A. BoLGiANO, Baltimore, First Vice-President:
Albert McCcllocgh, Cincinnati, Second
Vice-President; S. F. Willard. Wethersfleld,
Conn., Secretary and Treasurer.

Annual Meeting; of American Seed
Trade Association.

Cincinnati. — June 1.3 15,theBi.\teenth
annual meeting of the American Seed
Trade AsBociation occurred at the St.
Clair Hotel. The entertainments for the
week were as follows : Tuesday evening
the delegates were entertained at the
Zoo (iardens with a special concert and
theatrical; Wednesday morning the
ladies were given a trolley ride to all the
beautiful hill topssurroundingCincinnati;
Wednesday evening both ladies and
gentlemen were taken to Chester Park,
where a special theatrical entertainment
was arranged, and on Thursday after-
noon they visited the worlil-known
Christian Moerlein Brewing Co.'s estab-
lishment, which was a fitting wind up of
the festivities.

Following is a list of those present:
J. L. Young, Troy, N. Y.; A. N. Clark,
Milford, Conn.; W. Atlee Burpee, Phila-
delphia, Pa.; W. C. Langbridge, Cam-
bridge, N. Y.; J. T. Huntington, Indian-
apolis; T.O.Page, Indianapolis; R. R.
Eeynolds, Crawfordsville; Fred W.
Jaeger, Toledo; Albert McCullough, city;
J. Chas. McCullough, city; Chas. iC.
Prunty, St. Louis; Franli Hoerman.
Terre Haute; John J. Clearv, Terre
Haute; J. H. Ford, Ravenna ; C" S. Clark
and wife, Wakeman, O.; W. .S. Gilbreath,
Chicago; S. F. Willard, WethersHeld,
Conn.; (^has. S. Burge and wife, Toledo;
R. L. Burge and wife, Toledo; C. E. Ken-
del, Cleveland: J. C. Vaughan, Chicago;
.S. Y. Haines, Minneapolis, Minn.; Alfred
J. Brown, Grand Rapids: F. W. Bolgiano,
Washington; S. E. Briggs, Toronto,
Canada; L. L. May, St. Paul; F. W.
Barteldes, Lawrence, Kan.; .\lbert Dick-
inson, Chicago; S. F. Leonard, Chicago;
Geo. B. Edgerton, Buffalo, Jerome B.
Rice and wife, Cambridge, N. Y.; Everett
B.Clark and wife. Milford, Conn.; O. H.
Dickinson, Springfield, Mass.; F. H.Ebe-
ling, Syracuse, N. Y.; S. M. Pease, Cape
Vincent, N. Y.

At Wednesday morning's session the
delegates showed up in larger numbers,
and all apjieared to have greatly enjoyed
their outing of the evening before, and
were eager for business.

The following new arrivals were noted:
H. M. .Schisler, of St. Louis; Buell Lam-
berson, of Portland, Oregon; M. S.
Griffith, of Baltimore; Watson S. Wood-
ruff and wife, of Orange, Conn.; W. T.
Phillips, of Toledo; D. I. Bushnell, of St.
Louis; L. A. Kelly, of Cleveland; Mr.
Boyd, of the Albert Dickinson Co., Chi-
cago; W. H. Grenell, Pierrepont Manor,
N. Y.

J. C. Vaughan, of Chicago, presented
the following resolution, which was
adopted, viz.: "That our Committee on
Postal Laws and Regulations beinstruct^
ed to give hearty co-operation and sup-
port to the movement to bring about the
issue of fractional currency by tlic Gov-
ernment. This is a matter which is of
great interest to many lines of trade be-
sides the seed industry."

Under the general subject of "Growth
and Development of the Seed Business"
interesting papers were read by Secre-
tary S. F. Willard, of Wethersfleld, Conn.,
on the particular subdivision of " Garden
Seeds," showingthe greatadvanceln this
line in the last forty years, and the enor-
mous increase in number of varieties, etc.
W. Atlee Burpee read a paper which had
been prepared by E. D. Darlington, of the
Burpee Company, Philadelphia, on the
division of " Flower Seeds," while Albert
McCullough, of this city, treated the divi-
sion of "Agricultural .Seeds" in a very
acceptable manner, apologizing for his
inaijility to prepare in advance a formal
paper on the subject.

The jiapers read showed a strong effort
being made by American seedsmen to
compete in Ruroi)ean markets with the
seeds produced there, and the steady ad-
vance in favor there of our seeds.

At the afternoon session additional
new members were elected, viz. : .Alexan-
der Rodgers, of Chicago, III., and McKay
& Reese, of Nashville, Tenn.

The following papers were read: "How
can the Seedsman best Educate the Public
to Buy torQuality," by S. F. Leonard, of
Chicago; " How to Advertise Seeds and
Plants Profitably," by J. C. Vaughan, of
Chicago; "Fancy Pea Growing and its
Vicissitudes," by S. M. Pease, of Cape
Vincent, N. Y.

The writer of the latter provoked
some merriment by stating that he had
been growing "pease" for some forty of
fifty years. The paper on advertising
methods provoked considerable discus-
sion and was most interesting.

The Committee on Abolition of Free
Distribution of Seeds by the Government
presented their report which was unani-
mously adopted. The following resolu-
tion regarding this matter was also
adopted :

Resolved.— That the American Seed Trade
Association in convention assembled, at Cin-
cinnati, June H, 18H9, again express our un-
altered opposition to the free distribution of
common garden seeds by the United States De-
partment of Agriculture. No class of mer-
chants in America, proportionate to the busi-
ness, pays more towards the support of the
Government both in the form of duties on im-
ported seeds, and postage on seeds and cata-
logues sent by mail. It is manifestly unfair
that the seedsmen should be singled out for
Government competition with free seeds sent
by mail free of postage.

It is iiltewise unfair that the whole people
should be taxed for the benefit of the few.
Furthermore, it is a well known fact, that of
the millions ot packages annually distributed
by the Government, the great majority go to
farmers and rural residents who could well
afford to purchase either by mail or of their
hjcal dealers, and thus get a better grade of
moie suitable varieties. The outside retail
value of seed sent by the Government to any
one is twenty-five cents, but when this is mul-
tiplied by several million, and the fact is con-
sidered that many others do not buy who
otherwise would were they not expecting the
Government free seeds, some idea can be had
of the incalculable detriment to the legitimate
seed trade.

The original intent of the law was to dis-
tribute for trial new and improved varieties
only.

As now conducted, however, we are sure
that all the more intelligent farmers and
country resideuts would unite with seedsmeu
in urging a discontinuance of this promiscuous
distribution of common seeds.

Besides the unfair competition with a grow-
ing industry, this free distribution is an ex-
travagance, now coating the Government with
expense of carriage, over $300,000 annually.
Therefore, be it

Further Resolved :— That a copy of this
resolution be sent to tlie Hon. Jas. Wilson,
Secretary of Agriculture, and to each member
of Congress and Senator, with the earnest re-
quest that they consider our plea that the
Seed Trade of America should be relieved
from Governmental competition in free
standard seeds that are on sale at every village
store,

Albert McCdllodoh, Chairman.
W. Atlee Burpee,
(Signed) J. C. Vaughan,
L. L. Mat.
F. H.Ebeling.

Among the interesting features of the
afternoon meeting was a short talk by Mr.
Buell Lamberson, of Portland, Oregon,
who told of some ot the advantages of
that region, and Its wonderfully mild cli-
mate, which is such that they do not
have over three inches of ice on their
rivers in midwinter.

The officers elected were as follows:
Alexander Rodgers, Chicago, 111., presi-
dent; Albert McCullough, Cincinnati, first
vice-president; F. W. Bolgiano. Wnsliiiig-
ton, second vice-president; S. F. Willard,
Wethersfleld, Conn, secretary and treas-
urer (re-elected); A. N. Clark, Wetliers-
field, Conn., assistant secretary (re-elect-
ed); Everett B. Clark, W. Atlee Burpee,
L. L. May, Chas. J. Burge. S. E. Briggs,
executive committee; W. H. Grenell, C. E.
Kendel, A. J. Brown, membership com-
mittee.

Next place of meeting will be decided
upon at the midwinter meeting in Janu-
ary next.

European Notes.

The present bids fair to be one of the
most disastrous seasons on record. We
had hardly realized the fact that nearly
all the first early beets were perishing as
a result of the frost at the end of March
when at the close of last week .incitlier
sharp spell of frost, which prcv.iilcd dur-
ing two nights, h.'iK pructically completed
the work of destrnctiiui. .Vll varieties
look sick and in nil case.-; the crop will be
seriously diminished, but the greatest in-
jury has been inflicted on those which nre
most needed. Mangel wurzel, which, as
before reported, looked cjuite promising,
has suffered severely, while beans, tall
and dwarf, lettuces, marrows, gourtls
and such like articles have perished
wholesale. How far the plants of cab-
bages and other Brassica and turnips
and Swedes have been affected will be-

come apparent a little later on. Their
appearance at present is very sickly.

As the frost in March did much mischief
to the cauliflower crops In Southern
Europe, so these later frosts in the north
have doneeven greater damage to north-
ern-grown varieties, for, supposing the
Winter was past, the growers had re-
moved all their shelters from the plants
and left them fully exposed.

EuKOPEAN Seeds.

Bulb Growing in Washington State.

Pa^er read bejore the Chica,^o F/on'sfs' Club,
June lo, by Andreas Simon, Horticultural
Editor, Illinois Slaats-Zeitung.

U]) to a very recent date it was con-
sidered a useless undertaking for us in
this countrj- to try and grow hyacinths,
tulips, daffodils, lilies and other bulbs
that would fully equal those grown in
and exported from Holland to this coun-
try, England and other sections of the
old world. For a great many years the
bulb growers near Haarlem in Holland
have supplied the world with "Dutch
bulbs," and why did they enjoy the bene-
fits of this monopoly unmolested ? Be-
cause their eminence in the culture of
these bulbs is in part due to a favorable
soil and climate, and in part to the pa-
tient care given to the cultivation; these,
with the low price of labor, have enabled
them to hold on to this monopoly with a
grip firm and unrelaxing.

Numerous attempts li.-ive Iiecn made at
various times in varions parts of our
country to break intothi.s exilnsive privi-
lege through experimenting with the .sev-
eral kinds of bulbs, and although these
trials have been successful here and tliere
along certain lines, and there are raised
at present in the United States some bulbs
just as fine as any ot those imported, no-
where in this country have we been able
to successfully grow hyacinths, tulips and
the various forms ot the Trumpet nar-
cissus— the necessary conditions of cli-
mate and soil were lacking.

Little then did florists and lovers of
flowers ot our country dream ot the sig-
nal success attained by a gentleman
awa.y out in the extreme Northwestern
corner ot our resourceful country, who in
a quiet, unostentatious way pursued his
experiments with all kinds of Dutch
bulbs, patiently and indetatigably during
the last six or eight years. The man I
speak of is Mr. George Gibbs, of Oi-cas
Island, San Juan Co., Washington.

During my visit there last month (the
fourth one I have paid Puget Sound
country within the last five years) I saw
on exhibition, in the city ot New What-
com, on Bellingham Bay, many hundreds
ot lovely blooms of the different varieties
ot bulbs raised by Mr. Gibbs, and I must
confess that they all, with hardly an ex-
ception, showed a magnificent growth
and development, brilliant colors and
an extraordinarily large size. Many ot the
bi-florus narcissus had from three to five
blooms on a singlestem; one La Candeur
tulip had no less thau tour full sized
flowers on one stem. As Mr. Gibbs stated
to me, he can point to an increase in his
Roman hyacinths, since last October, ot
1,000 per cent. He had Gesneria, foliage
five leaves to the stem from 1 foot to 18
inches in height, and 4 iiuhes wide.

Mr. Gibbs i.s pleasantly Incited on the
southwest side of Orcas Isl.-uid, having a
fine watiM- frontage and a grand view ot
the .iilj.iri'iit islands. The land is rolling
in cli.ii'aiter, entirely protected from se-
vere winds; well drained and, owing to
the higher lands surrounding, well sup-
plied with moisture, even in the driest
weather. The bulb beds are located on
the lower lands but perfectly drained, so
that there are but few days in the entire
year that one cannot work on them, the
character of the soil being a dark, sandv
loam, underlaid with a .sandy clay sub-
soil, never leaching or becoming "lumi)y
in wet weather, or baking it worked
when a little moist.

While Mr. Gibbs' work has been limited
to some extent, on account of the lack ot
capital, one is hardly prepared to find
such results as shown there for the com-
paratively short time he has devoted to
his work. A year ago last month I was
instrumental in inducing three of the
Holland bulb growers, who come to this
country each spring to take orders for
their products, to pay a visit to the Bel-
lingham Bay country and to give me a
report of their observations after their
return. This they did and the report
was published at the time in the Ameri-
can Florist. These gentlemen— W. War-

naar, L. Van Leeuwen and Herman C.
Baartman— were exceedingly pleased
with what they saw and during their
perambulations out there, they took spe-
cial pains to acquaint themselves with
the conditions of the soil. Three different
locations were selected by them in What-
C(pni County as possessing an nbundance
of suitalilc'si.il for the growing of bulbs;
aiiioiig tliemlieing Fort Bellingham, only
a short distance from New Whatcom and
Fairhaven.

In regard to the impressions our Hol-
landers received while guests on Mr.
Gibbs' place, they reported as follows:
"We were astonished to see such fine
plants grown in this part ot the world
by a man who has never been trained in
bulb culture. The hyacinths looked
healthy, as did the crocuses and narcissi.
Here we saw lilies and other plants
growing stronger than we had ever seen
tliem before in any country, and we men-
tion especially the L. Wallichianum, L.
candidum andL. Washingtonianum. The
soil there seems to be well adapted for
raising paeonies, English iris and lily ot
the valley."

The results achieved in the growing ot
bulbs plainly show that a pronounced
similarity exists between western Wash-
ington and Holland, and that the experi-
ments carried on in the vicinity of Bel-
lingham Bay have fully demonstrated
that these biilbs can be grown in Wash-
ington just as well and successfully as in
Holland. I am morally certain of the tact
that when this industry is thoroughly
established out there on a commercial
basis, and the bulbs grown there are
found to be the equals ot the imported
bulbs in every respect, or, are perhaps in
some instances even superior to the lat^
ter, this business will become one ot the
foremost and most important ones in the
evergreen Puget Sound country.

The essential features in the cultivation
ot these bulbs and which are found to
prevail in said country are, according to
Mr. C. T. Canfield, ot Fairhaven, who is
at present cultivating a large number of
hyacinths and tulip bulbs at Fort Bel-
lingham, and who is a great enthusiast
on the subject of horticulture and a firm
believer in a glorious future for the bulb
industry in Whatcom County, plent.v of
moisture in the growing season, a period
extending usuall.y from October to .Inly
following, an average temperature (the
ground rarely freezing to the depth the
bulbs are planted); iience there is no
check in root growth, which check would
result in immature, orpartially developed
bulbs with few or no offsets aujd a corre-
spoMilingly imperfect bloom. Then there
is a period ot 60 to 00 daysin mid-season
without rain, ensuring tlie well ripening
ot the crop, which is essential for a per-
fect bloom, as the seven or eight months'
vigorous growth, finer, larger and better
developed flowers, and a correspondingly
larger increase ot stock than even Hol-
land growers can attain.

Another prominent feature of bulb
growing in the vicinity of the Bay is the
remarkably short time in which the bulbs
mature; first, from the time the bulbsare
planted, orcommence their Fall growing,
until after the blooming period there is
no cessation in growth on account of the
frost; and, secondl.v, during the .Summer
months, that being their period of rest,
the rainta.ll beingvery slight, the bulbs get
thoroughly ripened "oft before the grow-
ing period commences again, ensuring
vigorous stock with a certainty of the
fine blooming qualities.

The soil is sandy on gravelly subsoil,
perfect drainage, with at least If. inches
ot surface soil, just suitable tor bulb cul-
ture.

In the series of years these plantings
havelbeen carried on out there, it is found
that the bulbs under ordinary conditions
increase fully 50 per cent, more annually
over what isclaimedforthem in Holland.

The low wages paid in Holland are off-
set by the cheapness of land suitable for
bulb growing, and in part also by the
duty of 2.5 per cent, imposed by our Gov-
ernment; while Dutch Ijulb growers pay
as high as $.30 to $40 rent per acre, good
land can be bought outright in What-
com County for half this amount or less.

In conclusion let me say that arrange-
ments have been made to plant in one of
our parks, this Fall, an assortment of
hyacinth and tulip bulbs grown in San
Juan and Whatcom Counties, and that
yon.'gentlemen, and all others who feel in-
terested in this matter will be invited,
through your trade journals, to go and
see them next Spring. Let me also add
that, should your society any time during
the Summer months wish to visit this
land of flowers, fruits and sunshine, I am
authorized to state that you may depend
on a right royal welcome, and the most
generous hospitality on the part of the
citizens of Wfiatcom County.

June 17, 1899.

The F^lorists* Exchange.

627

L. C. Bobbink, of Bobbink & Atkins,
Ruthertortl, N. J., left Monday for the
meeting of the American Association of
Nuiserj'men in Chicago.

Rome City, Ind. — The Summer meet-
ing of the Indiana Horticultiirai Society
will be held here on August '■> :\ui\ 10.
I.iberai prizes have been otfi'rcd fcir exhib-
its, which must be in piace bj- noon of
August i).

Hunt.sville. Ala., — Herbert Chase, of
the Alabama Nursei-y f:ompany, has left
tor France via New York. Mr. Chase will
spend several weeks in France studying
the pear growing industry, and on his re-
turn the nursery will be considerably en-
larged and pear grovping will be made a
specialty.

The Georgia State Board of Ento-
mology has ado]) ted a set of rules for the
government of the entomologist in the
enforcement of the act providing for the
control and eradication of tlie insect pests
and fungous diseases which threaten the
fruit and other agricultural interests of
the State. Rule 1 states: "The follow-
ing insects, fungous diseases and parasite
plants are herel)y declared, individually
and severally, to constitute infestation
in trees and plants; this list to be revised
at the will of the Board of Entomology:
(1) The San .Jose scale (Aspidiotus per-
niciosus); (2) the new peach scale (Di-
aspis amygdali); (.3) the cabbage web-
worm (Hellula undalis): (4) black knot
(Plowrightia morbosa); (.">) peach yel-
lows: (G) peach and plum rosette: (7)
niiHtletoe f Phoradendrt>n flavescens) —
parasite. The rules are given in full in
BullHtin No. 1 (3f the State Board of En-
tomolog.y, Atlanta, Oa., together with
full descriptions of tlie dangerous pests
prescribed by the Hoard and remedial
suggestions by Professor W.'SI. Scott.

Borers in Trees. — Borers are not
confined to fruit trees alone, as many
suppose, but will also trouble rhododen-
drons, locust, mountain ash, English lin-
den, Carolina poplar, etc. Such trees
should be examined for traces of this pest
once or twice a year. The common point
of attack is at or near the level of the
ground. By scraping away the soil for
a few inches in dejith, the sawdust made
b.v the borer will be seen, and the point
of entrance found. To reacli and destroy
them, cut the bark away a little, insert a
moderately stiff piece of wire, workiug it
around to get it in as far as possible.
The idea is to reach the borer and crush
it with the wire. The jtoplar is usually
attacked higher up, wliere it is more
readily discovered. I'Lxjieriments liave
been undertaken from time to time to at-
tempt to prevent tlie attack of borers,
but with little satisfaction. These have
included the use of cinders, tar paper,
fine-meshed wire, wood ashes, greasy
substances, etc. Undoubtedl.y the surest
method is to take some one of thejirecau-
tions, then follow it up by regular exam-
inations.

Cut-Tjeavert and Pcrn-Iieavcd
Beeches. — There is some confusion be-
tween the fern-leaved and cut-leaved
beeches, and quite naturallv, too. They
are both varieties of tlie Englisli beech,
Fagus sylvatica, which has many other
varieties, including the ever popular
Rivers' purple. In habit they are abnost
identical, the cut-leaved perhaps m.aking
the larger tree: but the main difference
being in thecutof theleaves. Thoseof the
fern-leaved are the deepest incised and
smaller. The botanical names of these
first two varieties arenotalways remem-
bered as to which is which, yet they are
easy if it will be remembered that iispleni-
folia refers to foliage like the aspleiiiuni;
heterophylla refers to a variation of
leaves. Mentioning the Rivers' purple
suggests another confusion between it
and its parent, the copper beech. This
copper beech is very fretiuently ordered
supposing it to be the dark red variet.v,
and the habit of asking tor Rivers' purple
should be cultivated to avoid mistakes.
What a grand thing this variety is, not-
withstanding the objections of certain
well-known landscape g.irdeners, that
these colored folijigiil plants ,ire unnatu-
ral. It is to be ho|icd tliese same gentle-
men likewise denounce tlie close shearing
of shrubs and evergreens on lawns, as
being decidedl.v unnatural, though that
they do, the writer has his doubt. There
is, by the wa.v, a weeping, purple-leaved
beech, though but little can be said in its
favor other than that it makes a dwarf,
low-headed tree. For true weeping or
drooping character, nothing can be bet-
ter than Rivers', the ends ^if the brmiclipH

of which can almost be compared with
the Babylonian willow. The variety
usually known as weeping lieech, of curi-
ous, angular growth, is generally found
growing in an erect manner, after its
fashion, .yet it can be made perhaps pret-
tier by yireventing such an erect growth
by heading back. The writer has recentl.v
seen fine old specimens, broad at the base,
the angular character showing more in
the upper portions. S. M. Meehan.

The American Association of Nur-
ser.vmen. — The twenty-fourth annual
meeting of this Society took place in Chi-
cago, June 14 and ir>. This city has
always been a favorite meeting place for
the Association, having metherein 1876,
1877, 1880, 1884, 1885, 1887, 1880,
189:3, 18'JG and 1899— ten times out of
the twent.v-four years. The Badge Book
for 1899 shows a membership list of 39')
names as against 42(> hast year. The
West comes out strong in this member-
ship of nurserymen, when compared with
that of the Society of American Florists.
For example, out of the :!95 names of
firms eleven out of the twelve States des-
ignated by tlie United .States census as
the North Central Oivision, have a total
of 2:30 names, leaving but 1G9 for the
East and South and all other States. Of
these Illinois st.ands first with 42: Ohio
has 40; Iowa, 28; MLssouri, 29; Nebras-
ka, IS; Indiana, l.">: Michigan, IG; Wis-
consin, 7: Minnesota, G; North Dakota,
1. The general report among nursery-
men, so far as we can learn, is that busi-
ness has lieen good. — Ess.

Annual Convention American
Association of Nurserymen,

The twenty-fourth annual convention
of the American Association of Nursery-
men was held at the Chicago Beach
Hotel, Chicago, Til., June 14 and 15, with
an attendance of aliout 150 members at
the opening session.

President A. L. Brooke, in his annual
address, called special attention to re-
vision needed in classification for trans-
portation of nursery stock; to needed
reforms in the system of Inspecting im-
ported stock in the custom house in New
York, and deplored the evils arising
from the methods of advertising to the
trade by catalogue or circular price lists.
Mr. Brooke expressed the opinion that
the nursery trade, along with other In-
dustries, wasin a very healthy condition,
and a rise in prices and continued pros-
perity could be confidently predicted.

The present Committee on Transporta-
tion was continued for the ensuing year,
consisting of A. L. Brooke, W. J. Peters,
Wm. Pitkin, Peter Youngere and R. C.
Berckmans.

The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year:

President- Wilson J. Peters, Troy, O.

Vice-President— D. S. Iiake, Shenan-
doah, Iowa.

Secretary— Geo. C Seager. Rochester,
N. Y.

Treasurer — C. L. Yates, Rochester,
N. Y.

Executive Committee— Irving Rouse,

Rochester, N. Y. ; C L. Watrous,

Des Moines, Iowa; E. Albertson,

Bridgeport, Indiana.

Chicago was unanimously selected

as the place of meeting for next year.

The second day's session of the American
.\Ksoci;iiion of Nurser.vnien was devoted
to nailing jiapers, and discussing topics
introiluced through Question Box, among
the latter being the comparative merits
of Mahaleb and Mazzard cherries, most
practical form of hedge for farm, park or
cemetery, and the efficacy of laws against
San Jose scale. The papers read were as
follows: "The Nurserymen and the En-
tomologist," Prof. S. J. Hunter, State
University, Kansas State; "Control of
Insects and Diseases," Prof. L. K. Taft,
Michigan: "Nursery Business in the
South," N. W. Hale, Knoxville, Tenn.;
" Injury to Nursery stock last Winterand
how it happened," C. L. Watrous, Des
Moines, la.; "Why we Fumigate," Or-
lando Harrison, Maryland; "Root Kill-
ing of Nui>ery Trees," Prof. E. S. Goff,
State University, Wisef)n8in; "Effect of
cold Weather on Nui>ery Stock," N. H.
Albaugh, Ohio.

In accordance with a rerjuest received
from the officers of the Pan-.\mcrican Ex-
position an Advisory Committee was ap-
pointed to co-operate in securing horti-
cultural exhibits. The Committee con-
sists of Nelson Bogue, Peter Younger and
Thomas B. Meehan. The treasurer's re-
port shoiv ed a balance on hand of $345.

E. J.

Full account in our ne-xt.

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Echoes from the Alleys.

New York.— TheNew York Gardeners'
Society had a good time on the Terrace
Garden alleys. Fifty-ninth street, on Sat-
urday evening last. Teams, dubbed by
Mr. O'Mara "Plain Gardeners" and
"Ornamental Horticulturists," rolled
one game resulting in a victory for the
ornamental gentlemen by 101 pine.
Those composing the sides weie: Plain
Gardeners— J, A. Manda, W. Bartholome,
Jas. Scott. W. E. Marshall, Neubrand,
Wallace, Owen, Penman, Shore, Leuba.
Ornamental Horticulturists— P. O'Mara,
Kostowski, Duckham, Donlan, Cook,
McCord,Taaffe,Sage, Hamilton and Wm.
Scott. Among the highest scores of the
former were those of Bartholome, 128;
Marshall, 101; among thelatter, O'Mara,
140: McCord,101; Hamilton, 118. Later
a game for prizes was indulged in, the
following gentlemen being the successful
contestants:

P. O'M.ara captured the first prize (a
box of cigars), W. E. Marshall, second
prize (a pocket knife); and J. I. Donlan,
third prize (a budding knife). The game
consisted of five frames only. The So-
ciety is considering the advisability of
organizing a bowling team.

A collation was served.

New York.— The New Y'ork Florists'
Bowling Club held a meeting Monday
afternoon last, T. Roehrs in the chair.
P'rom the treasurer's report it was mani-
fest that the funds were ample to cover
all expenses incurred, and the Club was
shown to be in a good financial condi-
tion. A motion to continue the Club
was carried unanimously. After the pro-
prietor had been consulted, hie offer of
the alleys for $10 per month for the en-
suing three months was, on motion of
F. Traendly, accepted, play to occur
every Monday from 2 P.M. to 7 P.M.
The resignation of E. Leuly as captain
was accepted, and Mr. O'Mara was
elected for the unexpired term. C. B.
Weathered tendered his resignation as
secretary, owing to lack of time to at-
tend the meetings, and ,T. A. Penman
was elected to the vacancy. A motion
that for the next three months the dues
be one dollar per month was carried. It
was decided to send a team to Detroit,
the beet men to be eelected,and members
were urged to have lots of practice be-
fore that time. The choice of the team
was left to the captain, who expressed
the opinion that in addition to those
chosen two substitutes should also go
along to prevent the possibility of having
to take on an outsider in the event
of a vacancy occurring.

Three games were indulged in after the
meeting, and the following scores made:
1 2 3

Burns 124 IfiS 144

Traendly 123 132 147

Atkins 135 121 114

Koehrs 129 113 188

Plumb 141 123 136

Bunjard 177 13S 115

Butterfleld 11(1 98 m

Penmnn 97 .. 122

O'Mara 149 182

W. H. Siebreoht .. 97

St, Louis. — TheBowlingClub will hold
a meeting of importance before rolling
next Monday night. All members are
particularly requested to attend. Fol-
lowing are the scores made at laet meet-
ing:

12 3 4 5

C. A. Keuhn 134 151 166 171 162

C. C. Sanders 160 137 135 162 146

J. W. Kunz 103 166 131 182 146

J. J. Beneke 118 183 173 138 140

John young 135 164 137 144

E. Schray 147 147 95 135 131

F.J.Fillmore 102 147 103 115 )17

F. W. Weber 64 100 ., 77

Pittsburg. — The following are the
scoree of last week's practice games of
the Bowling Club :

12 3 4

Murdoch 182 1S4 214

Ludwig, E. C 133 166 114 136

Lauch 186 197 126 168

Oesterle 1(6 126 162

Ludwig, J. W 191 201 148 144

Langhans 112 1,34

Loew 128 123 166 107

T? r' T?

Chicago. — .Six members again turned
up for the second game in the tourna-
ment on .May 9, playing the regulation
four frames with the undernoted result,
F. Stollery leading with an average of
152. The membere will have to brace
up if that trophy is coming to the windy
city:

12 3 4

F. Stollery 145 168 149 147

Degnan 142 124 123 179

Grant 160 125 135 134

G. Stollery 102 124 133 16«

HHuswiith 123 131 109 160

Hunt 117 91 131 104

Ess.

Philadelphia. — Following are the
Florists' BowlingClub Scores made June
12 last.

12 3 4 6 6

Hamilton. ..179 142 165 UB 163 160

Starr 116 116 146 116 141

We8lcott....ll6 170 122 114

Hahermebl.l6t 133 129 150 129 149

Walker 160 166 1.'.7 176 148 163

Moore 130 179 167 176 169

Brnivu 139 147 187 137 168

McLean 136 141 134 1(6 144

Moss 169 135 161 168 165

Bell 136 125 144 141

Kienle 166 147 1.66

Kust 175 120

Harris 138

High Bcore last week— Brown, 214.

Flatbush, N. Y.— At the alleys Thurs-
day evening laettwo games were played,
but the scores were rather low. 'The ex-
cessive humidity no doubt made the pins
stick to tlie floor with unusual tenacity,
the games being productive of more
splits than anything else. The crowning
feature of the evening was the winning
of a pot by Papa Zeller, who is probably
the oldest howilngenthuslast in America
to-day. Between the games a short
meeting was held, and the subject of
taking a team to Detroit was discussed,
but not definitely decided upon. Tues-
day next the return m,atch game with
the Brooklyn Council Royal Arcanum
will be played at Cone.v Island. The
scores rolled Thursday were as under:

1 2

D. Y. Mellis 146 122

Wm. Prosser 1C6 132

1'. Dailledouze 112 129

L.Schmutz 148 111

C. Wocker 120 96

S S. Butterfleld 136 118

E. Dailledouze 119 107

P.Riley 139 1C9

A. Zeller 145 101

H. Dailledouze 98 86

C. Woerner 116 146

PanaZeller 73 148

J. I. Ray nor 135 115

Philadelphia Shootists.

The final shoot in the tournament of
the Florists' Gun Club was held this
week at Wissiiioming. The main event
of the day was the deciding contest in
the tournament of three monthly shoots
for prizes, and after a good contest A. B.
Cartledge won the first prize, which was
a handsome gun case. Mr. Cartledge did
not win without a struggle, for he was
closely pushed, but managed to score
two points at the present shoot, which
gave him a total of eight, winning first
prize. George Anderson and Coleman
each scored five points in the three con-
tests and tied for second prize, but in the
shoot off Anderson won b.v two targets.

In all three of the contests each man
shot at 25 known <and 25 unknown
angles, with an added handicap, scored
as broken targets.

Club handicap shoot, 25 known and
25 unknown targets; threeprizes. Points
won at each shoot to be added :

Unk'n. K'wn. H'cap. Total

Dr. Smith 20 19 14 63

J. Ball 18 21 13 62

C Harris 17 20 11 48

Dorp 14 14 20 48

McKaraher 14 20 14 48

A. B. Cartledge.. .24 21 3 48

J. Burton 18 20 9 47

G. O. Bell 16 20 10 46

G.Anderson 19 22 5 46

Westcott 16 12 16 44

Coleman 20 15 8 43

Jones 12 16 16 43

Craig 9 IS 18 39

♦Carnes 21 19 .. 40

•Johnson 20 17 .. 37

"* Not in club sboot.

The points scored by the contestants
who shot in all three slioots were: Cart-
ledge, 8; Anderson, .5; Coleman, 5; G.
Bell, 4; Reid, ,S ; Dr. Smith. .3; Harris, 3;
Ball, 3; McKaraher, 3; Engle, 3; West-
cott, 2 ; Dorp, 2; Burton, 1; Landis, 1.
In the shoot-off for second prize Ander-
son broke 22 out of 25 and was allowed
a handicap of 3. Coleman broke 19 out
of 25 and was allowed a handicap of 4,
the former winning by a score of 25
tr, oo r> R

628

THE F=L-ORISTS' eXCHKNGE.

I WinOB BBflS-POT ROSES j

I We have <i<»0<) METEOR ROSES, in 2 inch pots, |

I also quantities of the following, all fine healthy stock, |

I and fine plants. Order and you will not regret it |

Newport, R. I.

100

$5.00
4.00
2.00

1000

W5.00
30.00
18.00

Bride,
'Maid,

100

$3.00

loai
$25.00

3.00 25.00

CASH OR REFERENCE.

American Beauty,

Perle,

Meteor,

WIETOR BROS., 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. J

AMERICAN BEAUTY, 3 in. pots
BRIDESMAID .... 3

BRIDE 3

PERLE 3

METEOR, 2% in. pots, $15 a 1000 . .

REiNBERC BROS

Per 100.
$8 00

5 CO

5 on

5 00
, 2 00

BRIDESMAID . 2'^ in. pots

BRIDE 2X

PERLE 21^

AMERICAN BE UTY, lyr

Per 1011.
$3 00

3 50

3 50

old plants, 30

in- I'igh, £u'™!;J°eplS «30-00 P"' 1000.

Wabash Ive., Chicago, III.

The season uia.v fairly be said to have
cipened here, and judging by the very
large number of Summer residents who
are to occupy their own places, and the
small uumbeV nt villas uiireuted, this is
going to be a banner season for New-
n(jrt Later on the International Yacht
r.ices are expected to draw to these shores
many foreign visitors who will be enter-
tained, therebv making prosperous times
for the florists as well as others.

Very little extra work has been done so
far; oulv a few dinners of a quiet nature
having 'been given— mo.stly complimen-
tary to the olticers commanding the ships
of the N(n-th Atlantic Squadron who are
at present stationed here. At the ban-
quet tendered them by this city on the
evening of the :Sl)th ultimo, atthe Casino,
the plant and (lower decorations were
executed by M. Butler & Son.

The extremely dry spell of weather, ex-
tending over four weeks, is beginning to
liave a telling effect on vegetation and
especially on newly formed lawns. Trees
and shrubs, however, never looked bet-
ter, and have, so far, escaped the storms
usual at this period.

Some of our gardeners have made war
on the San Jose scale by making a boutirc
of the trees and shrubs found affected.

Mac.

Uf^^tl^n tht* Flortwtw' Km-hwng^ rphpn wr'

3-INCH
POTS.

^ AMERICAN BEAUTIES °" ^

SYRO?«C. CtEAK, HE41.XHV I»t.\KITS.

}9 00 per 100; J80.00 |iir 1000.
TIXIS MSICE IS ■^'ZS. ■XIXE T'K,-t».I3E OlNrX.-H-.

% JOSEPH HEACOCK, Wyncote, Pa.

Mention the Floriata' Kxchange when writing.

40,000 FIRST QUALITY FORCING ROSES!

READY FOR IMMEDIATE PLANTING.

Fully equal to those sent out the last seven yc-Hra. llret class and perfectly luallliy In every respect.
' ^ Only selected growtli from flowerlni; sboota used In ])ropngatlng.

WOOTTON, I,A FRANCE. AMERICAN BEAliTY. PRESIDENT CARNOT,

' 3 Inch pots, J8.00 per 101). 4 loch pots, J12.00 per 100.

niiTTli-iiii KA1SKRIN SUNSET, BON SII.ENE, HIERHIET,

PFRl F * <;ONTIEll. SiME. IIOSTE. NIl'IlETOS, nKIDE,

BRIDeJ<MAI». BE1,1,E SIEBRECHT, 3 Inch pots. »7.00 per )00. 4 Inch pots, $10.00 per 100.
A few tJoufan" i^fted BRIDE. BRIDESMAID. KAI.SERIN and PRESIDENT CARNOT.

3j^ Inch pots, $15,00 per 100.
Mention this paper. J. L. IDILX.03Sr, BlOOmslDTlI-g, E'a.

MANETTI STOCKS

(FOR FALL DELIVERY.)

Engllali or French, especially prepared for grafting,
price per 1000, 10,000 or 10i>,000 on application.

HARRY A. BUNYARD, 42 w. 28(h St. , N.Y.Clty

M#>ntlnn th^ Florimw' FJTf'hiing*' whf'n writing

FORCING ROSES

IF YOC NEED ROSES

Send U8 your lUt for prices.

THEC.A.REESERCO.

URBANA, OHIO,
-Wliolesale Hose Cro'wers.

Mention the Plorleta' Eichanse when writing.

D. & C. ROSES

are the cheapest because they are the best. We have
In Btock over 1000 varieties on own roots. Including
nearly 200 New Roses not offered elsewhere, as well aa
all the old favorites, at prices that make It worth your
while to send us your list for quotations before buying
elsewhere All sizes from 2Ji In. pota up.

Send for a copy of our New Guide to Rose I iil-
t uve tor 1899, a handsome book of 138 pages. Illustrated
with hundreds of half-tones and ten colored plates. It
la really a work of art and free for the asking.
THE DIKSEE 4 COMABD CO., Sose Qtowert.Wsjt Oiovo. ,Pi.

Mention the Florlatj' Eicbange when writing-

FIELD-GROWN ROSES

Two years old \ lair ARE^

On their own roota r;,r. "IT, , , _Tc-r.o

Northern-grown r HEADQUARTERS

Hench-rooted \ cr\a TMFn/l

Full assortment. ' HJM intlYI.

Special low contract oners for Fall or Spring delivery.

JACKSON & PERKINS CO., ''/e^^^r^:

(WnOLESALK ONLY.)

J. AUSTIN SIIAW, "Western Kepreaentatlve,

7S Wabasb Ave., CniOAOo, III.
M enti on the Florlata' Exchange when wrltlng-

Tellow and Pink liambler.
$2 50 per 100. 'Malda. fS.OO
per 100. Carnot, |l per 100.

CARP«AXIOBJ8.

Maud Dean, H. White. Alaska, Meteor — 12.00 per 100
CHRVSANXHEIWVMS.

F. Hardy, Modeisto. BunnnfTon f^SOper 100

All Firni-C'lass Stock.

ALVAH L. REYNOLDS, Madison, N.J.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

MANETTI STOCKS [p„. Fan
PACKING MOSS j ''^"^^'^^

SPECIMEN EVERGREENS

For Tiiiiiiediale Dclivei-y.

HIRAM T. JONES, Union County Nursories,

ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY.

Mention the FIorlstB' Kxehange when writing.

ROSES!

FINEST STOCK.

aV6-incli.
Her lilU.

^'/a-inch
Per lUO.

BRIDK $2.50 $4.00

BRIDHSMAID 2.50 4.00

I^aFRAPiCB 2-75 4'00

Also line 2;;.. inch stock Brabant, Marie Lam-
bert, Mrae. F. Kmger, Etnpress of China,
Marie Van Houtte. Safrauo, Etoile de Lyon,
Pniirie Queen. Vellow Sovjp* ri, Clothildt 8nu-

Sert, Yellow Rambler, llaltimore Belle, Mrs.
leGraw. Mme. Welche.at *2.50 per 100.
Hermoea. at S2.75 p«r 100.
Clirobing- Niphetos, CrmiHon Kambler, Pres.
Carnot, Des Rlanchen, Mmo. Plantier, Clio,
Marie Btiumann, at «3 00 per 100.

Also from 3^-liich pots, Hermosa and Mario
LamlxTt, lit $4.(1(3.

iSSORTED CtNNiS i'r»!^:;k,?e?^i&!"''"""''
VINCI VARIEGiTi J;',-:;'-,';,?.-'"'^'' p<'tB,at$5.oo

nUDVClUTUCUIlUC S-"" P^"" '"•' *9 follows:
bnllloAlllnLIIIUno Mrs. IllKlnhotham. jmin
Shrlrapton. Glory of tin- riii'ilk-, .Tohn (;olliii8,
Louis IJoehiner. Willmtu Simpson, Pink Ivory,
Bafant dee Mondes, Whito Swan, Octoroon,
K^ryptian and Marion Heiidersoo.
SMILAX, fineyounK plants, $t2.0D per 1000.

THE NATIONAL PLANT CO.,

Cash with Order. I>ayton, Ohio.

Mention the FIorlBtB* Exchange when writing.

HEADQUARTERS FOR

HARDY ROSES

We are now boiikinjr orders for Uoseg in
large lots at Reduced prices. Write
for- particulars.

W. I T. SMITH CO., Geneva, N. Y.

Mention th> Florl»tii' lCTChang«> when writing.

Roses!
Roses!

BRIDES and 'MAIDS.

3 in., at $6.01) a l(«l.
$40.00 a 1000. This
stock will please
you.
PELARGONIUMS, 4in.
tine plants, the
leading vars , true
to name, 10c. each ;
$8.00 a 100.

FUCHSIAS, 3 in., line plants $5,00 8 100.

COLEUS, II. C, 70c. a 100; $6.00 a 1000; named.

'MUMS, rooted cuttinss, liest vars., $l..''iO a 100;
$12.00 a lOOO.

C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kan.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

ROBT. CRAIQ & SON, ■

aOSES, P8LIIIS, GHOTONS, \

...CARNATIONS.,
and Novelties In Decorative Plants,

2 Markat and 49th Sis., PHILADELPHIA, PA. ^

Mpntinn the Florlsta' Exchange when wrItlnK.

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ROSE STOCK

10,000 Bridesmaids

from 31^ inch pots, $6.00 per
100; $50.00 per 1000.

From ^y, inch pots, $3.00
per 100.

EDW. J. TAYLOR,

SOUTHPORT.

CONN

■ii IJJ lil 1.1,1 L
Mention the Florlsta'

Exchange when writing.

Boston.

The State of tlie Market.

Business lias been very ruiiet, more
especially at the letail stdies, auci early
closing is looked forward to anxiously
by tlie eraploves. There is jilenty ol sea-
sonable stock to be had, such as it is, but
the outlet is small, even with all the
fakirs workins, and these last do dispose
of jifcat ([uantities.

With the exception of Kaiseriu it is
very hard, in fact impo.ssible, to flud fine
roses, and small, weak and bleached-out
ones are forced to do duty as No. I's. At
tlio end of this week and next a good de-
mand for roses for graduations, etc., is
expected, this demand being principally
for colored ones. By that time the liybnds
ought to be in good shape; some have
already been cut of fairly good quality.

Kaiseriu makes from %'-\ to .fli a 100
specials bringing $8; Bride and Brides-
maid arehard to quote.as they sell slowly
and oulv when wanted badly; Beauty
make from lii;2 a 100 to ,¥2 a dozen.

Carnations are ruimiug very much
smaller in si'.!e, and prices in consequence
are much lower; ,50c. to 75c. a 100 being
good average prices.

Pceonies liave been plentiful the past
week and formed tlie bulk of many of the
window displays. Prices on these range
from $1 to fl.50 a 100. Vtilley from
frames and sweet peas are plentiful; the
latter are coming In very poorly colored
this season; they bring 2,")C. to 35c. a
100, while valley makes llfl to .1f;2, though
the best of it, when bought in ipiautity,
can be had for $1.50.
Au irnfortunate aiistake.

Last week, Kenneth Finlayson,
through a mixing of the dates of the
Khododendron show, thinking it was
Thursday and Friday instead of Wednes-
day and" Thursday, delayed the sending
in of his rliododemlroiis, iiqnilegias, etc.,
and was thereby debarred from taking
any prizes, owing to the rule that all ex-
hibitors must have their exhil)its ready
at eleven o'clock on opening day of the
show. His collection was of very high
quality itnd would surely have taken
some I'jrizes had they been ou time.
The I*aeouy Show.

The proximity of the Pa>ony Show
of the Massachusetts Horticultural So-
ciety, at Horticultural Hall, on Satur-
day, to date of the Rhododendron Show,
at which many pseonies were shown, did
not detract from the quantity or quality
of blooms staged at the hall; in tact, a
verv good exhibition was made, exten-
sive collections being sent in by Kenneth
Finlavson and that pteony enthusiast,
Mr. T. C. Thurlow, of West Roxbury,
who yearly cultivates quantities of tlie
choicest varieties that are to be found;
Mrs. E. M. Gill, Miss Winter and the Mt.
\'ernon Nursery also showing some very
fine flowers. Mr. Thurlow had the largest
collection, among which may be raen-
tioued Festiva maxima, Maria Kelway,
Princess Beatrice, Marquise de Lory,
Queen Victoria, Lady Carrington, Alonzo
and Climax; though, for the special prizes
offered by Kelway & Son, of Langport,
England', tor eighteen uitnieil varieties of
pseony albittora, Mr. Thurlow received
second, a bronze medal; the silver-gilt
medal, first prize, going to Kenneth Fin-
lavson, who also was first for a general
co'llection. The finer varieties shown by
Mr. Finlavson included Pottsii alba,, Ly-
ceum, Lu'cie Mallard, Arethusa, Acasta,
Dr. Bretonman, Queen Mary and Don
.Juan.

In the single specimen bloom class Mr.
Thurlow's Festiva maxima was victori-
ous over Mr. Finlayson's I'ottsii alba,
both handsome flowers .

There were four handsome collections
of long stemmed flowers arranged in the
large vases of the Society, that of the Mt.
Vei-non Nursery being adjudged best;
Kenneth Finlavson, second; Mrs. E. M.
Gill, third, and Miss H. B. Winter fourth.
Mrs. Gill also showed roses, carnations
and popjiies, etc., of good quality, and
Miss Edith Noves had a collection of na-
tive plants. Robert Manning .showed
well cultivated specimens of Anemone
pennsylviinica.

A handsome lot of Marshall strawber-
ries from W. H. Heustis & Son added to
the attractions of the show in the fruit
line, and mushrooms were shown in va-
riety by the Mycological Club.

The Garden Committee of the Massa-
chusetts Horticultural Society, withafew
friends, visited the estate of Mrs. Nevins
at Methuen, Mass., on Friday, June, 9.

The Fruit Growers' Association will
hold its fourth annual Summerfield meet-
ing at Amherst Agricultural College,
June 20 and 21.

The Rose and Strawberry exhibition
will l)e held at Horticultural Hall. June
22 and 23. F. J. N.

,1

une 17,1899.

THe Florists* ExcHWNce.

629

Rooted cuttin^rs all eold. 1 have a limited
quantity of ROOTED RUNNERS Ihnt are
grand iQ size and vigor. Price of these. $-10.00
per 1000, 1S5.00 per Ki|i. Now is the time to get
a stock of t his 8u perb tlower, t he larsrest, bl nest
and most dout>le violet in cultivation to-daj'.
It hHs captured tlret prize wherever shown
this Winter. Average number of flowers per
pit nt this season 7ti.

My Dew book on Violet Culture goes

^Tlth every order.

ADDRESS:

W.L. MINOR, Brockton, Mass.

588 BELMONT ST.

Mgntlnn th» Flf»ri«tii' KTrhangg wh^n writing

Violets 1 Specialty.

Am now prepared to take orders for
Fall planting. On aeoount drought can
not till lurther orders until about .\ug. 1.

SEt GUFF NURSERY, Sea Cliff, L I., N.Y.

FI). BOULON. Prop.
Mention the PInrlBtB' Exchange when writing.

CRABB & HUNTER,

Violet Specialists '^c^M'.ri^.^^sy^^X.l

r jiiHi Lady Campbell, free

from disease, AI stock. Write for prices.

SURPLUS ROSES, Brides and 'Maids, Urst^class
stock, from 3 In. pots, %-lM per 100.

B£I>DIN'(; GERANIUMS. 4 In. pots. $6.00 a 100;
iromSln. pota, tl.OOper lOU. All Orst-class stock.

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.

Mention tht Florlnf Exchange when writing

VIOLETS. SIQILBX.

MARIE LOUISE, perfectly clean ami healthy, a few
flrst-claes saod rooted tuttinge. f.5.0UalOOO; (iOc.alOO,
while they last.

SMI LAX, strong and thrifty, 2 In , 60e. per IOli;
15,00 a luuu. Samples, by mall, lOc. Cash with order.

R. KILBOURN, Clinton, N. V.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing

LAGER & HURRELL,

Growers and ^\ Q ^\ U | f^ ^
ImporterBof ^/ IX \^ n I U «3
Just arrived In splendid condition: Cnltleyn I-nlii-
ata, l>ii!lia AiicepH, L^lia AiK-cpN AUiii,
La;lin AiitiimiialiH. All good AuiunuMlowerltiK
varieties. Also Cultleya nioHMiiv and C Speci-
OHiMMima.

Cherry Wood Baskets, Fresh Moss and Peat.
Cor™.pondanoa^^^ SUMMIT, N. J,
Mention the Plnrlata' Exchange when writing

CANNAS-CHEAP

250 CHAS. HENDERSON
100 MADAME CROZY
50 ADMIRAL COURBET

No 1 pittulH from 4 iiifii pole, Mt, Oi-t:i. or nt
Sets, lor the lot.

W. G. Richardson, .JSEisBennington, Vt.

Mention the Flortatu' BzehangA when writing.

IHL !M SEAWANHAKA QREENHODSES

lED ILTEIIUmill

8000 plants in good condition
at $2.50 per 100.

CHA8.KNAPP,^,fs't^fi^!Pliila., Pa.

CASH -VVIXH OR»KR.

Mention the Fieri Bts' Exchange when writing.

T

Asters, Comet, white, piuk, carmine, 2 inch

pots, $1 CO per ICO,
Verbenas, mixetl, 2 inch pots, $2.00 per 100.
^rhite AKeratum, 3!^ inch pots, strong,

$3.00 per 100, {^'-Cash. please.

EDWARD B. JACKSON, Stamford, Conn.

Mention the Florlata* Bxcfaange when wrltlns.

BABY PRIMROSES

A Good Novelty for Winter Reason.

For pot and liench culture, treatment like violets ; In
bloom Christmas and Easter, also useful cut flowL-re.
8 Inch pots. lilu.OO per lOO; 2 Inch, $8 00 per 100; routed
cuttings, 2 months old, f5 0U; 1 month, $3 00; sample
doz., by mall, $1.00. Cash with order, please.

ALBERT KNAPPER. Frankford. Phila.. Pa.

per doz. per 100

Abutllon. 4 varieties, 3)^ inch pots $0.75 $6 00

Acbyranttaes. 3 varieties, 2^ inch pots 60 3,00

AKeratuni, Cope's Pet. 214 inch pots 60 2 50

•' Tapis Blue. Very dwarf, Zhi inch pots ,50 a.uo

Alteriiaiitbera. From hotbeds, strontr 25 1.00

Aiitbericum VarieKatuni. From flats, strong 1,00 8,00

A I>'s*.utii. ulaiit Double. 2Vi! inch pota 60 2.50

A.snarHKus Pluniosus JManus. 2>^ inch pota, ,.. 1.00 7.00

BeKOlllas. Assorted. 3 inch pots 60 4.00

" Vernon. 2" j inch pots 60 360

Caniias. Dry roots, assorted 60 2,50

Ctasenostonia Hispida. 2Ji inch pots 80 6.00

Coleus. Hcbt tieddiHK vars. 2^ inch pots 30 2.00

Crotons. assorted, 2H inch pots 1.26 10 00

Cuphea Plalycentra. 3;.^ inch pots 60 3,00

Dracaena ludivlsa. 4 inch pots 2,25 18.00

" " 6 inch pots 3.1)0 2.5.00

" " 6 inch pots 4.00 311.00

Farruelum Grande. 2^ inch pots 75 6.00

Kuebsias. Assorted, 2>^ inch pots 60 4.00

German Ivy. 2)^ inch pots 60 2.00

Geraniums.

Oyster Bay,
New York.

per doz, per 100

White, Pink and Scarlet, single and

double, 3 inch pots 75 4.00

•' Ivy. Good assortment, Sincbpots 75 4.00

Heliotrope. Blue, very strong, 2^ inch pots 60 2.60

" " " 4 inch pota 80 6,00

White, " 4 inch pots 80 6 00

" " " 2Hlnchpol8 50 2,50

Hedera Helix. "EnKllsh Ivy." 2H Inch pots,, .60 3,00

" Six Imported Varieties, 2)^ in, pots. 2.00 16.00

Latania Borboulca. 3 inch pota 1.26 10.00

" " 6 Inch pota 6.00 40.00

" Sinchpota 9.0O 75.00

I.emon Verbena. 2>^ inch pota 75 4.00

IMaranta Blcolor. 2J^ inch pots 75 6.00

Musa Knsete. Sinchpots 6.00 45,00

Pandanu.s I'tillH. 6 inch pots 6,00 50.00

PIkehIx RecUnata. 5inchpots 7.50 60.00

Pilea Serpylllrolla. 2H inch pots 60 3,110

Sibttaorpla Kuropea. Small clumps 75 5,00

Swalnsona Alba and Rosea. 25^ inch pota 60 4,00

VInca, trallluK. Green and variegated, 2J^ inch pots, ,H0 4.00

All orders filled In rotation. Orders of $5.00 and over F. 0. B. N.Y. Cash with order from unknown customers or C. 0. D.

JAMES C. CLARK, Supt. p. o. box 34, oyster Bay, n.y. WM. L. SWAN, Prop.

, Mention the Florlita' Birchange wh«n writlne

5000 BEfiONIA REX also OTHER POT PLANTS

Per 11)0
Abutilon, var. trailing, finest of all
for basket and vasep, 2>a in,. $6.00; 3 in.,
$10.00; tin $16.00

Begonia, Ke.\, 3 in, $4.00; 3>4 in

Louifl Classon $4.00aiid

Fuchsia, Trailing Queen, 2J.4 in

Forget-me-not, winter-flowering, '^^ in.

Cobtea Scanctena, extra strong, 3 in

Manrandya Vine, 3(4 in

VincH Variegata, extra long, 2J4 inch . , ,

10 00
6(111
4.00
3.110
5 00
3.00
2.60

GERANIUMS. peMoo

Mrs. Pollock, 2^ln $4 lO

Hiippy Thought, 2^4 in 6,00

M rs, Parker, 2J4 in 6.00

Rose Scented, 2 in 4 00

Silver Leaf, 2J4 in 4.0O

Freak of Nature, 2^ in 6.00

Manettia liicolor, 3 in 10.00

Asters, seeilling 60

Impatiens Sultanl,3^in 3.00

OXJTTTN-OS.

Per 100
Cuphea (Ci^ar Plant)... 1.00

DHlHy, Snow Crest 2.00

FucliHla. assorted l.fiO

Germau Ivy 1.^

Impatiens Sultaul 1.50

Lantana, aseorted 1.60

Lemon Verbena 1.6U

Lobelia, blue 1.00

Manettia Blcolor 2.0il

I*aiisy. 4.liO

VloletH, Marie Louise.,,. $0(10

VIOLET MARIE LOUISE, clumps, very targe, per 100, $4.00.

PerlOO
Alysoum, doubleGiant.. SI.Oii
Abutllon, trailiiJK var... 2,00
Ageratuni, blue and

white l.no

Antliemis, d*ble yellow. 3.00
ISegoniag—

Rex 2.00

Jncaroata Gi^^antea 2.(0

Vernon l.'iO

Coleus, Mixed. .$5al0C0; .60
Cobtea ScandenH 1 50

GERANIUMS. Perloo

Mixed $1.3.')

Mme Salleroi 1.25

Silver Leaf 1.60

Hose scented 1.60

Mrs. Pollock 21X1

Freak of Nature 4.00

Mrs. Parker 4.00

Happy Thought 3.00

Mars 3(X)

Mme. Bruant 2.00

Ivy 1.60

TKRMS, CASH OR C. O. !>.

GREENE & UNDERHILL, WATERTOWN, N. Y.

^Mention the FlorUta' Exchange when wrltlnr-

ALL GOOD STOCK

Pelargoniums, Victor and Salisbury, Sin. pots, f4a 100
(Jenuilunia, l-ii F"flV(»rltc and Mme. ballerol. :ij^ In. pots,
$2 a IWi. t'lu^hslas. Storm King, AvHlanvhe and Kim
City. 2^. In., I'J 50 a UKi. Vliini Var., 3 In., f'i a 100. Cash
witli order. \VI»I. J. Cbiunick. Trenlon, N. .1.

Mpntton th^ P'Inrl'ird' Rxrhnneo wh(»n wrltlnn

PRIMULA AURI&ULA (Banarys)

Frp(^ blooming, linrily, does well In ordinary soil, or
sliady [ilace. 50 kinds mixed, sells at. el^tit at 'iHc.
whiilfujilc. ni(.H' yiiiing plants, J;a..yi per 100. Cash please.
SHELLROAD GREENHOUSE CO.. GRANGE, MD.
Mpntlnn the Klorlata' Exchane'e when wrItInK

GERANIUMS

Best standard sortp,
frora 2Vi inch pots,
$3,00 per 100.

VINCA MAIOR VARIEGATAtiyAod
ASPARAGUS VERTICILLATUS,

(Hanly). Sin. pots, $1! 00 per 100.

NATHAN SMITH UON, Adrian, Mich.

Mention the FlorlatB' Eichange when writing.

SPECIAL QUOTATIONS

Cyclnmcn PerMiciim Sph-iuIenH (iia.. finest
strain In tlie world, In 4 tnif I'liinrh, asB'd from il^ In.
pots, $t.(»0 per 100; JH.'i.l.Ni t"T liXKi. Lntnuin Ilor-
bonicii and Drncirna IndiviHU, strong, from flats,
J3.0(.tper 100 Begniiin Rex, e.\tra well grown, from
4 Id. potfi, assorted, $10.00 per I0<-'. Chinese I'riin-
ro§e I fringed foliage j, In 6 colors, strain superb to any,
Cincrnria liyb. Max. gi-nndiflora, crnudi-
llora nana, pIvnii^Hiiim, ctmilen. kerineN-
iiiia nana, the above from Hate, ready .Tuly let,
^1.75 per 100; $15 i.iO per 1000. Satisfaction guaranteed.
I'AIIL I*IAI>EK, East SlioiulHbiirt!, Pa.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

GEjANiLM AMERICA

The ideni li"t ami bedding GERANIUM.
e.\quisl[e, BtrlliluK coloring: enormously
florllerous; dwarf and strong lu growth.

Ovdei'fi boolieil now. Piiotos free.

UCUDV CIPUUAI 7 Ul.u....k....> B«

rvpn 1 VflTlffC First-class Assortmeut,

100; i in. pots, $8 HO per 100.
Geranium niars, stock plants, at $3.00 per doz.
AGERATirM, dwarf blue and white, 3 In. pots,

line, at *3.00 per 100.
FUCHSIAS, from 3^ In. pots, at fS.OOper 100.
SELAGINEI.I.A, from 3 In. pots, at te.OO per lim.
Cash with order, please.

JOHN RECK, Bridgeport, Conn.

Mention the Florlsta' "Exchange when writing.

I AM eiimpelled on acocnint of the
* unprecedented demand for . . .

ISPlRieUS PLOMOSUS NINUS

plants to withdraw my advertisement
until furtl'ier notice, as I am all sold
outand will not be able to fill any more
orders for thorn before August next.

R.ASMUS, New Durham, N.J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

3,500 PRIMULAS

' Per 100

Chinese Primroses, ready July 10 $3.00

Obconica grandiflora 2.60

'* '* rosea 3.00

Forbesii, Baby Primrose 6.00

ASPAKAGUS SPRBNGERI 4.00

SMILA X $5,00 per lOOO 75

Cash. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM,

DELAWARE, CHIC

Mention the FlorlBts' Exchange when writing.

A Few Good Iliings You Want!

Smiinx, 2 In $150 per 100.

50(Mlixe<l Geraniums, 3 In 4.00 '*

UHius. (;rant Geraniuiiie. 3 In., fine.. 4.00 "
500 Neplirolepi?!! Cordata, Sword

Fern. 2 and 'J^ Inches, $3 00 ; 3 Inches. . 5 00

AinpclopHiH Veitchii, 21n 2.00

Uex IfcffODia, Sin 4.00 "

Ageratuni, blue and white; Ditiible AlyHHiiiii :
ColeiiH, red and yellow; AllcrunniliernH, red
and yellow; VioletM, Campbell ; Astern, Semplc's
Branching; Scarlet Sage, Clara Iledman. 2 Id.,
1,1.50 per 100. HTCASH WITH OKDEU.

ALTERNANTHERAS!

3010, mostly I*. Major, to close out at

$12,011 per llilO; »23 0flfor the lot.

WM. M. KIDD. 2984 Atlantic Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y.

Telephone Call, 132 E. N. T.
Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

COLEUS

PerlOO
Veraclinireilii and Golden Bedder, 2 Inch. $2 OO

GERJINIITIHS.

Very best sorts, 3 Inch 4 00

21nch 2 00

Ivy " Slnch 5 00

P.ose, 3 Inch 4 00

CANNAS, best bedding sorts, 3 Inch 3 00

AIJERATIIM, Tapis Blue and While Cap, 3 In.. S 00

*• Princess Pauline, 3 In 4 00

HELIOTROPE, Madame. Bruant and White

Lady. 3 In S 00

I'UCHSIAS, In 5 best Tarletles. 3 Inch 3 50

SWAINSONA, white. 3 In 5 00

OOBiEA SCANUENS, extra One, 3 Inch 4 00

S.IIILAX, flne, send for sample I 00

Satisfaction Guaranteed. Cash with Order.

GEORGE L MILLER, Newark, Ohio.

M'-ntli'n the Florists' Exchance whpn wrltine

VINCA MAJOR...

Extra flne, 2 and 2^, $2.26 per 100. Just
what you will want for next Spring's sales.

SMI LAX 2 inch, $1.50 a 100.

IVY GERANIUMg^fs'-

Turner. Bxtra tine bud and bloom, 3V^ in.

$5.00 a 100.

MRS. TAYLOR and
ROSE GERANIUMS

2 inch. $2.00 a 100.

FUCHSIAS ^'""""^''i^aiK,.

bookedlor BOSTON FERN 4 to 6 inches.

A.J.BALDWIN,Newark,Ohio.

Mention tbf Florlstg' Exchange when writing.

LOOKTHISOVER

PerlOO

Colden Feverfew, 2M In $1.50

•• '• flats 50

Lobelia, flats 50

" 2W In 1.50

Petunias, Dreer's. 2!.i In 2.00

'• French, single, mixed, 2J4 in 1.50

Southern Tliriiie, white, 2^ In 1.50

(jeraniiitris, uanied, 2't In 1.50

FiicliHias, ml.\ed, 2!.i in 1.50

•• 3)4 m 4.00

Altcrnanliierns, 3 varieties, i'4 In 1.50

AsnarnciiH I*luiiiosus. 234 In ^.^

Velvet Plant. 2'4 In 1.50

KcKonias, 10 varieties, 2^ In , * '"

10 " 31T In

1.50

10 " 3>4 In 4.00

C'oleuN, 10 best bedders, 2'4' In 1.50

Siiiila.\, strong, 2!4 In 1.50

flats 50

Sweet Aiyssuni, Little Gem, 2H In 1.50

flats 50

Ciirysanthemiiiiis, 8 good ones, 2^i In 2.00

lleliolropes. mixed. 2'.i In 1.50

4.eraniiiiii. Happy Thought, 2'.^ In 2.00

MargiieriteN, New Yellow. 2J4 In 1.50

Salvia, Clara Bedman, 234' In 1.50

" Peter.. 2;i In 1.50

Pansy Plants, In bloom 1.00

•' small per 1000, 4.00

Tuc unanic n hrai nn Unrric. ill.

630

The Florists* Exchange.

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Published EVERY SATURDAY by

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SUBSCRIPTIONS:
•1,00 per year to United States, Canada and
Mexico. 1S2.00 per year to foreign coun-
tries in postal union. Payable In advance.

ADVERTISEMENTS!

Copy must reach this office not later than
Thursday in order to secure insertion in issue
of the following Saturday.

Bate, 81.00 per inch. Special positions
extia. Discounts on contracts of one month
or longer.

Ordersfrom unknown parties must be accom-
panied by cash or satisfactory references.

Contents.

American Institute Show .... 630
Briefs for Busy Floristb .... t)3a

CaBNATIONS KKQISTitRED . . . .630

Centre avenue, uovent Oabden Mar-
ket, London (illus.) 632

Convention Items (Iilus.) . . . .633
Dahlias for Christmas .... 633
Echoes FROM the alleys . . . . 6;J7
European Plant Notes . . . .633
Imports at New York, Delays of . . 63j
New Inventions:

Weathered Sectional Boiler (Illus.) . 635
New York Florists' Club . . . .833
New York Market Florists' Associa-
tion 633

New York's Plant Mahket . . . 63ii

Nursery Department 637

Personals 631

Question Box 625

S. A. F. IN New York in 1900 . . . 630

Seed Trade Heport b26

The Protracted Drought . . . .630
Trade Notes:

Boston, Newport. R. 1 628

New York, Philadelphia . . . .638
Buffalo, Cincinnati, New Orleans, Pitts-
burg, Toronto 634

Hartford, Conn., St. Louis, Taunton,

Mass 635

Chicago, Montreal 6 6

Springfield, Mass 637

Advertiser's Notice.

In our advertisement, page 0-!2, last
issue, after Victoria Trickeri, should read,
"and offer fine plants," etc. See cor-
rected advertisement this issue.

Henry A. Ureer.

Providence, R, I.

Mr. A. M. Keiinie will hereafter look
after the interests of the Florists' Ex-
change in this city, succeeding Mr. VV. H.
Mason.

Carnations Registered.

by the cottage GARDEN'S, (iUEE.NH, N. Y.

GovER.NOR KoosEVELT. — Incolora pure
bright maroon, parentage Maceo x No.
39 of 1896, making it a pedigree seedling
of three genera tiou.s back; size of Bowers
3 to 314 inches diameter; stem 2 to 3 feet
long, strong and vigorous; foliage broad,
resembling that of Portia, having the
same glaucous hue.

BY JOHN H. SIEVERS & CO., SAN FRANCISCO,
CAL.

California Gold.

by PHILIP HEILIG, FRANKLIN, PA.

Philip Heilig, .Jr.— In color a deep
American Beauty pink, streaked and
speckled with cerise; strong clove fra-
grance, large, high built flower 2% to 3
inches in diameter — very effective under
artificial light; petals oval, round and
slightl.v fringed; strong caly.\; a 24 to
30-inch stem, self-supporting; a strong
grower with dark greeu foliage. Parent-
age Daybreak x J- J. Harrison.

Keystone. — In color a peach-yellow,
pencilled with carmine; flower large,
finely fi'inged, and on a 28 to 3B-inch
stem that is as stiff as bam boo; a strong
grower, with narrow light greeu foliage;
rust-proof and self-supporting. Must be
grown on a center bench. Parentage El-
dorado X Thomas Cartledge.

A complete list of names revised to
February 1, 1899, can be had liy apply-
ing to the secretai'y and will be found
very useful wlien you come to select a
name for your new seedlings.

Good for tlie Advertiser: Hard on Us.

Not a week passes bnt one or more ad-
vertisers ncitily us to discoutinue their
advertisiMiuMits, many of which have not
run oiie-liiilf the length of their contract.
The reasons assigned for these discoutin-
ufinces must be very salisiactoi'y to the
advertiser, even though they fall rather
rough on us to lose the business prema-
turely. Patrons say: "All sold out;
nothing moie to ofler." "We have re-
ceived so many orders through our ad-
vertisement we (ear we cannot fill tJiem
all." " Our advertisement has brought
us in more orders than we have fauilities
to supply," etc., etc.

This is the reward of the Florists' Ex-
change for beiug a popular advertising
trade medium.

S. A. F. in New Yorlc in 1900.

As will be observed elsewhere iu this
issue, the New York Florists' Club has
endorsed the recommendation of its
Board of Trustees to invite the S. A. F.
to the Metropolis iu 1900. The members
present at Monday evening's meeting
were also very enthusiastic on the subject
of holding an exhibition in connection
with the annual convention in addition
to the usual trade exhibit of the Society.
said exhibitlou to cover the whole field
of floriculture available at that period,
and its accessories. For the purpose of
the show in question Mr. C. W. Ward gen-
erously offered to subscribe .?250, uncon-
ditionally, which amount he stated he
would increase to .f.')00 provided nine
others could be found willing to each put
up the latter amount. Mr. W. A. Manda
offered to subscribe .IflOO, and a sugges-
tion was made that every member of the
Club might be prevailed upon to contri-
bute five dollars tor a similar purpose.

We fully endorse the statement that
"the times are ripe for New York to have
a flower show," and although the date
of the S. A. F. meeting is not the most
opportune time of the year to get up the
best exhibition possible, we believe suffi-
cient stock of one kind and another
would be forthcoming to make a present-
able display.

It was stated at the meeting above re-
ferred to that $10,000 would be required
for exhibition purposes, so that .suitable
provision could be made for prizes, ad-
vertising, hall rent and other incidentals.
This is a large sum and, in view of the
fact that considerable money will also be
necessary to defray the expenses ol' eiitiM--
taining the delegates of th<' .Society ni'
American Florists, the comliiiiatioii iu;iy
prove too great a drain on the home
club. However, there may possibly be a
way to get along with a less amount —
if, for instance, the exhibitors are willing
to make displays for the business that
would result from such, both directly and
indirectly, and forego the matter of prize
money. " We know that this is a request,
to conform to which would require con-
siderable sell-denial on the part of the ex-
hibitors, but the circumstances would
seem to necessitate something of the kind
being done. The relinquishing of prize
money should not act as a deterrent to
tlie success of the sh,jw in any particu-
lar, because our florists should have suHi-
eient interest in the eshibition to induce
tliem to further it in every way possible.
We are continually hearing alxjut the un-
satisfactory devehjpinent ot the florist
industry in the Ciiited States as regards
the marketing of good material. This is
a condition that is likely to become in-
tensified unless more strenuous efforts
are put forth to interest the American
public in the best products of the flower
trade than is being done. To rest on our
oars and trust to buyers coining to us
will not helpadvanceexisting conditions;
we have got to hustle, otherwise trade
will continue to drag along as at present.

Regarding the gathering itself: We pre-
dict that should the S. A. F. select New
York as a meeting plaei' fur 1 '.I0(),the as-
sociation will close the (■ciitury with one
of the largest and most satisfactory con-
ventions in its history. The local club
seems ready and eager to bring about
this consummation. As President Plumb
remarked, wheu commenting on .\'ew
York's remissness iu the matter of giving
flower shows in the past: "Forget all
about that aud see what we can do in
the future;" so we ask the delegates or
such of them as were then pre.-ent to for-
get their last visit to the Metropolis on
the occasion of an S. A. F. convention,
and we feel sure that any shortcomings

Delays of Imports in the New York
Custom House.

The committee on Import and Ap-
praisement of the Merchants' Associaton
of New York has issued its report on the
matter of delays iu the Custom House,
giving in detail the correspondence on
the subject which has passed between the
Committee and the Collector of Customs,
as well as with the Secretary of the
Treasury. Valuable suggestions were
made by the committee from time to time
for the betterment of the customs service
at this port, aud many of these sugges-
tions have been put iuto operation. The
report states that the committee has
been able to effect an active co-operation
of the steamship fines aud the various
customs olficials of this port in its en-
deavors to expedite the service, with the
result that the vexatious delays which
occurred during the early months of this
year are now almost entirely done away,
and continues: "we have worked long
and earnestly to obtain some modifica-
tion of theburdensome aud needless order
of the Appraiser of this port, calling for
10 pev cent, of every class of goods on an
invoice to be sent to Public Store, and
are happy to state that the desired
change was made on .June 9."

This modification is set forth in the let-
ter of the Assist.iiit Secretary of the
■Treasurv to the ('ollector of Customs,
New York, dated June 9, 1899, as fol-
lows:

"After carefully considering thematter,
I am of the opinion that the interests of
the Government will be properly protect-
ed and the cause of complaints of delays,
as above, be removed by returning to the
practice in vogue priort<i .January 4: last,
which was iu acc(u-(l with sections 2901
and 2939, Reviseil St.itutes, and Article
828, Customs Kegulations of 1892,"
which practically gives the Collector dis-
cretionary powers as to the number of
packages to be ordered to the Public
.Stores, which, prior to January 4 last,
has been less than 10 per cent.

The Committee requests that those
having complaints to make in regard to
the administration of the Customs Ser-
vice at the port of New York, bring same
to the Committee's attention, when they
will receive prompt and careful considi-ra-
tion. The address of the Secretary is G.
W. J. Angell, New York Life Insurance
Building, New York City. The Associa-
tion is certainly doing good work for im-
porters, and should be supported.

New Yorlc's Plant Market.

The meeting of the Market Florists'
Association on Monday evening last was
disappointing in the extreme — only ten
members beiug present, out of a possible
100. We are at a loss to account for the
indifference shown by the market growers
in a matter which so vitally concerns not
only their pocketbook, but their own
personal comfort as well. Because they
" never caught cold from a shower of
rain,'' or that they are eking out a hand-
to-mouth existence under conditions
which all but the most obtuse wotild
deprecate and deplore, they are pleased
to run along year after year in the same
old rut. "All we want is customers," so
some of the more balky ones say. Well,
a few customers they may secure, but
not in the same numbers as if the florists'
products were presented for sale in a
suitable building, away from the danger,
dirt, noise and etiluvia of the dock side.
UHce established customers will come
where the new market is. if there is no
other, and the more cheerful the market
surroundings the greater the chances of
its being attractive to buyers. It seems
from what transpired at .Monday night's
meeting there is little hope of the city
going to the expense of renovating the
Clinton Market, in view of the fact that
it is used torthe purpose of a finwer mar-
ket only three mouths In the year.
Another building is avail.able, however,
more convenient, comfortable, and in
every way adequate, it is said, to the
needs of the plant trade, viz., Tompkins
Market — opposite Cooper Union, near to
Ninth street depot of Tliiril avenue Ele-
vated Railroad. This building it is
thought can be had iirovided the florists
tenant it all the year round. We would

at some mutual understanding whereby
the one building can be madeto serve the
purposes of all interested.

Evidently a more intelligentcoiiception
of the matter is required tlian that now
existing before any real progress can be
made along the lines of securing suitable
mtirket .•iccommiidation for floral and
plant products in .New York; andwelook
for it in the merged interests herein sug-
gested. There are too many plantsmen
in existeuce apparently who choose to
pay for the privilege of " obstructing the
sidewalk."

Looking over the situation, the estab-
lishment of <i flower and ijlant market
proper, where the different wholesale
marketing interests could be congregated
under one roof, has a greater sigiiiticance
for the trade, generally, sliiiiiiiiig to .New-
York than appears at first sight, and
particularly for the wholesale cut-flower
commission dealers. Under present con-
ditions, placing it at a rough estimate,
no less than .126,160 in the aggregate is
spent by them yearly on rentals, tele-
phones, light aud heat, leaving the mar-
ket growers' w'cekly rental to the city out
of consideration — a sum which surely
could be reduced very considerably were
all iu one building. Just think of it — an
equivalent of 4 per cent, interest on an in-
vestment of .$654,000 expended annually
on rentals, etc., for various buildings to
provide wliolesale marketing facilities for
one industry !

But unless the plant and cut flower
growers and wholesale dealers elect to
help themselves in this matter, the efforts
of the city authorities and the pre.ss on
their behalf are unavailing.

The Protracted Drought.

Not in many years has Long Island
suffered so protracted a drought, which
is now in its third month, no general
saturating rain having fallen since March
28. Fortunately, the month of March
was as wet as its two successors were
dry, and it has been uiion the moistuie
stored up in the soil then that plants
have subsisted since. This drought was
confined to portions of the Atlantic sea-
board, including the southern and ea.st-
ern parts of New England, fair agricul-
tural weather being reported from cen-
tral and western territory. The Hudson
river counties are atflicted even more
than Long Island, for with them, there
is uot the free soil and, to the same ex-
tent, the moist ocean atmosphere belong-
ing to the ishinil tor relief. It is iciiorted
thatstraw lieriiesin thosecouuties, which
were most in-oniisiiig in the earl.\' season,
are already seriously injured, and much
apprehension is felt concerning the other
small fruits if rain is to hold off much
longer. At several points on Long Island
corn and potatoes are not yet seriously
damaged, but strawberries have suffered
very considerably, beingsmall in size and
sour in taste. Raspberries and blackber-
ries will dry up soon. Gardens and vege-
tables are being ruined by the drought,
and the yield of vegetables will be very
small, and prices high. Lawns are brown
and shrubbery wilty.

Summer cabbage will be very rare. To
transplant the plants it is necessary to
have an abundance of moisture; cabbage
for Fall and Winter carting are trans-
planted from middle of June to July 15.
Peas, which in time of moisture would
have been ready for the markets by June
1, have shown no signs of developing.
Melons, pumpkins and beans are uot yet
suffering in some locations.

'The carnation plants in the field have
also received quite a check, but their sal-
vation is looked for from the rain which
fell in thankful quantity on Thursday
afternoon.

To add to the inconvenience, w.ater iu
the wells is running low.

American Institute Show.

The Flower, Fruit and Vegetable Show
of the American Institute, of the city of
New York, was held in the Berkeley Ly-
ceum Building. Weiliii'sday aud Thurs-
day of this week. I'lie show was one of
the best the Institute ever gave, aud it is
a pity the attendance was not larger.
The admission waslree.

For the best twelve named varieties of
roses, three each.Chas. Wiese. of Briarclitt
.Manor, N. Y., was awarded first jirize.
He had no competitor. For the best six
varieties, three each, the first jirize went
to the same exhibitor. Best tliree varie-

June 17, 1899.

Thb Plorists' Exchtingb.

631

successful in the class calling for twenty-
four varieties, one each, being awarded
first.

Wm. Turner was first for twelve roses,
any variety; Chas. Weise, second. W.
Duncan, of Greenwich, Conn., got the $10
prize for flowering shrubs, and M. H.
Walsh, Woods Holi, Mass., captured the
$10 prize for best display of pa!onies.
John L,. Childs got first for display of
hardy herbaceous flowers, also special
prize for gloxinias. .Siebrecht & Sons had
a splendid exhibit for which they received
a special prize. The collection contained
anemones, philadelphus, rhus, sedum,
digitalis, achillea, coreopsis, thymus, sy-
ringas, kalmia, veronica, campanula,
aquilegia, and several interesting orchids,
a Cattleya gigas having very fine flowers.
Lager & Hurrell also got a special prize
for tlieir exhibition of orchids, among
which were Dendrobium thyrsiflorum in
splendid flower, and Epidendrum roda-
gerianum, also in flower.

The displays of fruits and vegetables
were first-class, but several of the classes
were poorly contested.

New York.

Market Report.

The warm weather has left us, but
its effect can be seen upon all kinds
of flowers coming in to the market. It
was thought last week that there would
be somewhat of a revival in business be-
fore many days, owing to several wed-
dings, steamer departures, etc. .that were
on the docket; but aside from a little
ripple on Wednesday, trade has been of a
dragging nature all through the week,
and the amount of business has been
smaller than is usual for the second week
in June. The only thing that has had
any snap to it has been American Beauty,
prices for fancy specials having almost
doubled last week's. Some Wooms of
this rose have brought $3 per dozen. W.
F. Sheridan, and J. Nash in the Cut
Flower Co., are both receiving good
flowers of this rose. The appearance of
the tea roses arriving would indicate
that growers are too busy planting
young stock to take proper care of that
from which they are cutting; and when
we hear of 10,000 being sold for $8 (a
fact) we wonder why the shipper does
not keep the lowest grades at home, thus
preventing the market from being glutted
and helping to give prices an upward
tendency. Good Brunner have brought
$1.50 per dozen; Meteor, .$5 per loO:
Bride and Bridesmaid, $2 and $3 per
100. Thos. Young, Jr., is receiving good
flowers of Kaiserin, the best of which is
bringing |6 per 100.

It would seem that red roses are much
more sought after at pi'esent than either
white or pink; it is possible to clear up the
former better; and sacrificing of prices
has not to be resorted to to get rid of the
stock when it is reasonably good.

Lily of the valley is bringing but $2 per
100. We understand that some growers
will discontinue producing this flower
through the Summer months. Coreopsis
and cornflowers are plentiful and fetch
from fl to $2 per 100. GladioU also
are abundant; spikes of red flowers bring
50c. a dozen, lighter shades, 75c. per doz-
en. Sweetpeas, when first-class, bring50c.
per dozen bunches. There are many peas
coming in of poor quality, however,
which sell for much lower figures. We
saw the first asters of the season in J. K.
Allen's, this week— just a few white ones
and not enough to quote any prices on.

At the Cut Flower Exchange, East 34th
street, trade has been rather quiet for
some days. Outdoor flowers are numer-
ous and in great variety. White pond
lilies are on hand, but find few buyers.
Carnations sell at 35c. to 50c. per 100.
Smilax and maidenhair fern go .slow; the
latter as low as 50c. per 100.
The News.

The early closing movement, men-
tioned last week, has been carried through
to a successful issue, and from July 1 to
September 1 the wholesale stores, with
one exception, will be closed at 4 P. M.

Alfred Uimmock sails for home to-day
per S. S. Campania.

Wm. Plumb and C. B. Weathered have
gone to Lenox, Mass., for a week.

A. Bridgeman has gone on the road as
salesman for a cigarette manufacturer.

Mrs. Robert Angus and daughter sailed
for Scotland, via the Allen line, Friday,
of last week, on a three months' visit.

Retail trade is quiet, and though occa-
sional spurts occur the general tone of
the business is what may be termed dull.

The schedules in the assignment of the
Bridgeman Company, dealers in flowers

John Birnle, of West Hoboken, N. J.,
has sold the entire stock of his new
pelargonium Alfred Henderson to Peter
Henderson <& Co.

George G. Stumpp, of Stumpp & Walter
Co., was married to Miss Emma Kohl-
meyer, at Pelham, N. Y., on Wednesday,
June 14. by the Rev. C. W. Bolton.
; From Japan we hear that Peter Barr
is making a tour of the mountains in
company with a brother of Mr. Suzuki,
the bulb importer.

Mr. Suzuki himself will sail for Japan,
July 2.

Married, on June 7, 1899, Miss M. Fry
to John T. Coan, both employes of
Bloomingdale Bros.' plant and flower de-
partment. Mr. Coan learned the trade
with Pitcher & Manda, and has been in
his present situation as foreman since
that firm dissolved.

Lord & Burnham are building the new
greenhouse in Bronx Park. 'J'he dimen-
sions of the house are 200 x 25 feet and
it will be modern in every way — iron
structure on a brick foundation. The
boiler house and sheds will cover 40 x 25
feet. The contract calls for it being fin-
ished in .September.

The New York Gardeners' Society held
a meeting and exhibition at Terrace Gar-
dens, East 59th street, on Saturday even-
ing. President William Scott occupied
the chair. Wm. Duckham was awarded
first prize for best three strawberries, the
varieties being William Belt, Sharpless
and Marshall; W'm. Scott was second,
with Lovett's Early, Gaudy and Sharp-
less. The last named exhibitor was also
first for best single specimen of Sharp-
less. J. A. Manda, Orange, N. J., exhib-
ited flowers of Brassia verrucosa, and A.
Taafe, a collection oi roses.

It was decided to adjourn the meetings
until September next, when the annual
dinner will take place and the subject of
holding a chrysanthemum show this year
will cume up for discussion.
At the Auction Roouis.

Wm. Elhot & Sons are still holding
sales twice a week. Bedding plants have
been the most prominent features this
week. (Jleary & Co. have a sale of Japan-
ese stock scheduled for Wednesday and
Thursday of next week. This sale should
attract lots of buyers as many beautiful
specimens of Japanese curios will be dis-
posed of. The list includes numerous
dwarfed oddities, among which are some
fine specimens of Thuya obtusa nana,
measuring from 4 to 5 feet in height.
The collection will be on exhibition for
two days previous to the sale.

The auction sale held at Fritz Dressel's,
Weehawken Heights, last week was ex-
tremely well patronized and everytliing
offered was sold at good figures. The
buyers were mostly prominent growers
in the neighborhood of New York.

Philadelphia.

The Market.

Every day the past week there have
been several large commencements, and
these have made some business for retail
stores. Transient trade has been very
quiet on account of the extremely warm
weather. There have also been a good
many weddings but only a few were of
any account to the florLst in the way of
decoration. The quahty of all flowei's is
now much depreciated. Roses are com-
ing in very small in size. The quantity
of ail flowers arrivingissmaller than last
week; in fact, white roses were scarce on
several days. Sweet peas have sold well,
there being a large call for white kinds.
Valley has also been in demand. Carna-
tions, as money makers, appear to be
done for at present; a few are yet sold at
•11 per 100, but the majority of the stock
goes to the street men at from 75c. to
.*2.50 per 1,000.
Jottings.

Henry F. Michell, seedsman, accom-
panied by his wife, Icfl this week for the
Pacific coast where Mr. .Micliell will make
an inspection of the seed crops.

John Hackett has leased his establish-
ment at 62d and Elmwood avenue, to
John Devlin, for a term of seven years.
Air. Hackett reports the season just clos-
ing a very profitable one. He has done
a very large business in rooted cuttings,
which were sold almost exclusively
through his advertisement in the Flor-
ists' Exchange.

Walter Fancourt met with a painful
accident last week, having fallen and
fractuied his leg.

H. Waterer has taken down all the
buildings at his establishment on South
7th street, and is now erecting a two-
story building in which he will have
greater facilities lor his increasinir seed

Index of Advertisers.

Allen J K 638

Allen W S 638

Am Gaidening 642

Am Jadoo Co 637-40

Am Rose Oo 636-42

AschmannG. 637

AsmuB R 629-35

Bader J 636

Baker W J 638

Baldwin A J 629

BallerFA 626

Bassett & Washburn 639
Bayersdorfer H & Oo 642

Beauljeu H 624

Becker Fred 0 636

Beckert WO 642

Berger H H * Oo 624

Blauvelt & Outtman 638
Bobbink & Atkins... 625

Boerner Fred 636

Boston Letter Oo... . 637

Bunyard HA 628

Burpee W A & Co . . . 624

Bntz WF 4PT 636

Carmody J D 640

Cavanauph Mrs M , . 635

Cetrey Letter Oo 639

Cbinnick W J 629

Cleary & Co 623

Olncas&Boddlngton

Oo 623

Collins T 639

Oonard & Jones Co.. 642

Cottage Gardens 623

Cowen's N Sons 640

Cox Seed Co 625

Crabbft Hunter 629

Oralg Robt s Son ... 628
Crowl Fern Co.. 639

Cunningham J. H.. 629

-36
CutFlower Exchange 638

Davis A B & Son 625

Decker BlauveltCo.. 638

Deming Oo 640

Deutsche Gartner

Zeitung 637

Dletsch A 4 0o 640

Dillon J L 6i8

Dingee & Conard Co. 628
Domer F & Sone Oo. 642

Dreer Hy A 642

Damont&Co 638

Edwards & Docker. . 637

EhretP 639

EichholzH 629

EiseleO 642

Eisele J 0 642

Elizabeth NurseryOo 625
Elliott Wm & Sons.. 6a4

Elliott W H 639

Ellis & Pollworth. . 637
Ellwanger & Barry. . 626

Emmans Geo M 629

FauBtHG S Oo 637

F & F Nurseries . ..625
Florist Hail Abs'n. . . 637

Foster LH 636

Fryer E 635

Germain Fruit Co... 624

Gibbons HW 641

Glblin&Oo .. . ... 640

Gorton&Lidgerwood

Oo 640

Greene & Underbill 629

Qunlher WH 638

Hargedine E 0 625

HartM A 638

Heacock J 628

Heiss J B 635

HenneckeCOo 637

Herr A M 635

Herrmann A 642

Heeser W J 636

Hews A H & Co 637

Hicks & Orawbuck.. 638

HilfingerBroB 637

Hill EG& Co 639

HippardE 641

Hitchings & Co 641

Holbrook Bros., 640

Holton & Hunkel Oo 638

Horan E C 638

HornorCB& Son.. 626
Hort'l Advertiser... 637
HulseboschBros.... 624

HumfeldC 628

Internat'l Heater Co 64 i

JacksonEB 629

Jackson J H 640

Jaokeon&FerklnsOo 628

Jacobs S & Sons 641

Jennings EB 624

Johnson & Stokes... 624

Jones H T 628

Joosten OH 626

Easting WmF 639

KelseyHP 639

Kennicott Bros Oo. . 639

Kidd W M 629

Eilbourn R 6.'9

Knapp Chas 629

Knapper A 629

Kuehn 0 A 639

Lager & Hurrell 629

Langjahr AH. ... 638

Lang J 638

Ley J H 636

LinthicumJS 625

LocklandLumberOo 637
Logan Ave. G'houses 642

Long D B 639

Lord & Burnham Co 641
Louisville Tob. Oo.. 637
MacDonald & Mc-

Manus 638

MadrP 629

M't'r's Rubber Co.. 640
McCarthy N F & Oo. 638

McFadden EC 636

McKellar&WintersonesS

MerkelC 4 Son 636

Meyer J 0 & Oo 639

Michel P& BOo.... 639

MillangF 638

MillerGL 629

Minor WL 629

Moninger John C Co 640

Moon SO 615

Moon WHCo 625

Morris Floral Co 629

Moss G M 639

Murphy Wm 642

Myers &Oo 640

Nat'l Florists' Board

of Trade 637

National PlantCo... 628
N YCutFlowerCo.. 638
N YMktG Assn.... 624
Newport Nursery Oo 625

NiessenL 639

Ormsby B A 640

Ouwerkerk P 625

Peacock WP 625

PennockSS 638

Pierce F O Oo 640

Pierson F R Co 623

Pittsburg OutFlower

Co 638

PilzcnkaG 625-42

Plant Seed Co 624

PullenA 625

Quaker City Mach Co 540

Kawlings El 642

Rawson W W & Oo. . 624

Reck J 629

Red Towers Green-
houses 637

Reeds Keller 639

ReeserO A Co 628

ReidE 639

Reinberg Bros.. ..628-39

Renard Jos 642

Reynolds A L 628

Richardson W G 620

ulckseckerObas H.. 639
Rider-Ericsson En-
gine Oo 641

RippergerGeo 637

RcemerF 625

RolkerAA Sons... 624-39

Rosbach A 4 G 625

RoseMfgOo 637

Rupp J F 624

SchllierJL 642

Schmidt J 0 636

SchmitzFW 0 624

Schulthels A 6o6

Schwabs OO 635

SohwelnfurlhWm... 636

Scollay Jno A 641

SeaOhff Nursery... 629

Seawanhaka Ghe 629

Shellroad G'h'se Co. 629

Sheridan W F 638

Siebrecht 4 Son 636

SkabcuraDlpOo.... 637

Smith N 4 Son 629

Smith W 4T Co.... 628
Smooth On MfgOo. 640

8oltau0 4Co 625

So Cal Acclimatizing

Asso 624

"Steams A T Lum Co 640
St LouisCutFlow'rCo 639
StoothoffH A4 Co.. 633
Storrs 4 Harrison Oo 636
Stumpp 4 Walter Oo 624

Sutherland G A 638

Taylor E J 628

Thorburn J M 4 Oo. 624
Traendly 4 Schenck 638
Van Home Oriffen

4Co 640

Vaughan's Seed

Store 624

Vincent R Jr4 Son. 625-42
Vredenburg 4 Co... 637

Watson T R 625

Weathered T W S ns. 641
Weber 0 S 4 Sons... 640
Weber H 4 Sons.... 642

Weeber 4 Don 625

Welch Bros 6J8

Whilldin Pottery Co 637

Wietor Bros 628 39

WlttboldGeo 636

Wolf AQiBro 640

Wood Bros 642

Young J 638

Young TJr 638

Zimmer O 642

LocKPORT, N. Y. — S. D. Pease has
bought out the business of L. B. Pease,
who has gone to Cleveland, O.

CATALOGUES RFfFIVFn.

Index of Advertisements.

PLANTS* SEKDS,
BULBS. FLOWERS,

Abutilon 623-29

Achyrauthea 629

Ageratum 629-42

Alternanthera.. 623-29-35
-42

Alyssum 623-29

Ampelopsls 629

AntbemiB 629

Antbericum 629

Aquatics 642

Araucarias 642

Asparagus. . .625-29-35-36
-39-42

Aetere 624-25-29-42

Azaleas 623-25

Begonias. . . . 623-25-29-36
Bougainvilleas... 6^9-36
Bulbs (not specifical-
ly indexed. ..624-26-42

Caladiums 623

Calceolarias 624

Callae 624

Cannae . . 625-2S-29-35 -42
Carnationa. . 6ii 3-25-28-42

Chienostoma 629

ChryaanthemumB. 623-28
-29-42

Cinerarias 624-29

Clematis 625

Cobiea 629

ColeuB. . . 623-28-29-35-42

Coemoa .625-42

Orotons 628-29

Cuphea 629-42

Cut Flowers 638-39

Oycas 624

Oy clamen 624-29

Dahlias 623-25

Daisies 6.:9

Dracffinaa. . . 623-24-29-42

Echeveria 6i2

Farfugium 629

Feme 633-29-36-39

Feverfew 629

Ficus 623

Freeeia... 624

Fuchsiaa 628-29-42

Geraniums 623-29-42

Gladioli 6-25

Grevillea 624

Heliotrope 629-42

Hollyhocks 623

Hyacinths 621

HydrangeaB.623-25-36-42

Impatlens 629

Ivy 6.9-42

Lantanas 629

LauruB 623-26

Leaves and Sprays. . 639

Liliuma 624-25

Lily of the Valley... 624

Lobelia 629

Manettia 629

Marantas 629-36

Musa 623-24-29

Mushroom Spawn. 637

Myosotis 629

Nasturtium 623

Nierembergia 642

Orchids 629

Pfflonias 625

Palma.... 623-24-28-29-42

Vansies 624-25-29

Pelargoniums 628-42

Petunias.. 629

Phlox 623-24

Piles 6:^9

Pinks 642

Primulas ...624-29-35-36

Rhododendrons 625

Roses 625-28-29-36

Salvia 624-29-42

Seeds (not specifi-
cally indexed) . 624-26

Selagtnella 629

Sempervivum 642

Hhrubs — Evergreen
Ornamental and
Flowering (not
specifically in-
dexed) 624-25

Sibthorpia 629

Small Fruits 625

Smilax . .62a-28-29-35-a6
-42

Spiiffia 625

Swainsona 624-29

Sweet Peas 625-'!2

Thyme 629

Trees 626-28

Tuberose 623

Vegetables. . 621-26-^5-42

Velvet Plant 629

Verbenas 629-42

Vlncas 623-28-29

Vines and Climbers
(not specifically

indexed) 625-29-42

Violets 629-42

Wallflower 624

MISCELLANEOUS

Auctioneers 623 -38

Baskets 629-37

Buard of Trade 637

Boilers 634-40-41

Books 642

Boxea 687

Business Opportuni-
ties 634

Out Flowers, Whole-
sale and Commis-
sion Dealers . . . 638-39

Fertilizers 637-40

Florists' Letters... 637-39
Florists' Supplies... ^38

-39-42
Flower Pots, Vases,

Tubs etc 623-37-38

Fruit and Flower

Plates 637

Glass 640-41

GreenhouseOon-

struction.. .. 641

Greenhouse Lumber 637

-40-41
Greenhouse Requi-
sites 640

Hail Insurance 637

Help Wanted 634

Hose 64ii

Insecticides. . . . 633-37-42

Mastica 640

Metal Designs 6. 9-42

Moss 628-29-39

Newspapers 637

Peat 629

Pipes, Joints and

Valves 640-41

Pumps 641

Putty 641

Refrigerator 634

Sale or Rent .. 634

Sash 641

Situations Wanted.. 634

Sprayers 640

Stationery 639

Tile 640-41

Tools, Implements

etc 640

Tying Material 640

Ventilators .640-41

Wants 694

Wire Designs 638-39

Reader, this 1b j-oor columo. Let ub know
what you are doing. It vpIII keep your name
before your lellovr-crartsmen and Interest
many.

Brookllne, Mass.— John Richards, who laid
out many of the floe old eeiates here, cele-
brated hJB eighty-eighth birtbday on Saturday
last. He was born in England in 1811.

Montpelier. Vt.— Miss L. Wilson, who baa
been conducting the flower Store on Main
street for several years for J. Wilson, of
Burlington, ber father, is to close the business
out the flrst of July. She is obliged to give up
the business because of her health, and will
return to Burlington.

Bridgreport, Conn. — A permit has been
granted James C. Beach to erect a large addi-
tion to his extensive greenhouses on Park
avenue. It will be 148 feet long with an L &8
feet in length.

Nyack, N. T.— F. C. Baeppier has bought
a piece of property, two acres In extent, ut
Ridgetleld Park, N. J., where he is building a
Qweiling house, three greenhouses, 15Ux2U ieet,
and framee for hybrid roses for Spring and
Summer flowering.

Boston.— A permit has been granted for
James T. M. Farquhar to buiid on Poplar
street, near Washington, a greenhouse, 22x280
feet.

Somervllle, Mass.— Miss Alice G. Brogar,
of Bast Cambridge, and John W. Delay, the
florist, were married at the church of tbe
Sacred Heart, East Cambridge, Wednesday

632

The Florists' Exchknge.

N. Y. Market Florists' Association.

A ineetiiii^ of the members of this Asso-
ciation was held Monday eveninj^ last at
253 Centre street. The ol)ject of the
meetin;^ had been fully explained in tliis
paper, and postal cards mailed to every
member of the Association (which in-
cludes over 100 members), yet so little
interest was taken in the laudalde move-
ment for which the meeting was called,
that less than ten members put in ap-
pearance.

Representatives of two daily papers
were on hand to report the pmceedinRS.
The chief points brought out can liesuni-
marized in a few words. Clinton Market,
the present mart, is an old ramshackle
building and much in need of repairs.
These will cost considerable money. Mr.

consider trifles like tliese any inconven-
ience: all they wanted was customers.
After an hour and a half's discussion it
was decided to appoint a committee to
wait on the comptroller and see what
could be done with Clinton Market. The
committee consists of A. D. Kose, John
Birnie and A. C. Shroeder.

Center Avenue, Covent Garden
Market, London.

Our illustration, for which we are in-
debted t<t the Fruitman's Guide, New
York, shows that ])ortion of Covent
Garden market b.v which it is most
generally known. To the averagetourist
o" visitor to I^ondon, Center avenue is
the chief object of interest in the world's

great produce emporium of Pritain
simply on account of the concentration of
the trade in what at the Garden's begin-
ning was right in the heart of a fashion-
able dfstrict, thus bringing the produce
to the very doors of the wealthy con-
sumers. This fact should point amoral
to the florists' trade of America.

European Plant Notes.

The Dawson llosc has appeared once
or twice at some of the large and
central shows, but so far it has not
proved to be of any imi)ortance. What
it may do once it gets shaken down to
the climate is another thing, but for the
present.atanyrate.it is not nearly as
good as Psyche. The habit is ratlier
too straggling to suit public taste,

Center Avenue, Covent Garden Market, L^ondon.
I Courtesy of tbe Frultman's Guide, New York.J

Barnett, collpctor of the market, sug-
gested that if the members of the .\sso-
ciation would unite themselves more
flrmlytogether,itmight be possible to se-
cure the Tompkins Market, corner Third
avenue and Sixth street, which is a more
desirable building and more favorably'
located than is Clinton Market. The As-
sociation would then be established in
permanent quarters, besides having add-
ed comfort and convenience. He vv.'ts of
opinion that, under existing conditions,
seeing the Clinton Market was only used
for three months in the year, and the
revenue therefrom consequently limited,
the city would not be inclined to go to
any great outlay to fix up the old mar-
ket. Tompkins market was in good re-
pair. Some of the members were opposed
to changing the markets, and contended
that the old place was good enough ; it
leaked a little occasionall.v, and the floor
was somewhat weak, but they did not

greatest produce market. Here the busi-
ness is conducted thrinighout all hours
of the day and along the avenue, shown
in the picture, is more largely of a retail
nature, the wholesale business being
conducted from the rear of the same
stores, where a large covered hall pro-
vides accommodation for immense quan-
tities of stock in fruits, flowers and
vegetables. The stall holders act both
as dealers and commission men.

In the early part of the century Center
avenue, Covent Garden, was a resort of
fashion; lailies used todrive there in full
style and make their jiurehasps for their
evening societ.y events. At that time the
whole of the district surrounding Covent
Garden wasthefashi(jnable"West End."

The Covent Garden Theatre, which is
the great Opera House of lyondon, and
the celebrated Drury Lane Theatre, are
within a stone's throw.

Covent Garden lias grown to be the

and the flowers too loose and rough.

Crimson Raiiiblercontinnesto l)e the
best paying rose of the whole lot,
and good prices have been easily ob-
tained for decent stock. There seems to
be an increasing tendency to treat it as a
pot plant, and there Is a certain demand
for large iflants in flowers at society
functions.

Hy<li*aiigeaHor(ensis Maricsii.— Jas.
Veitch & Sons have got hold of a good
thing in this hydrangea, which is re-
niarkai)le for the colossal size of the
sterili', showy flower.s, but also for the
lovely blue color that is so commonly
displa.ved in them. The plant is being
pushed a good deal now, and I shall be
greatly surprised if the demand for it is
not such as to raise tlie price consider-
ably, particularly as there are whispers
among society peojdethatthehydrangea
Is to be the flower of the year. Viator.

New York Florists' Club.

Only a bare quorum waspresent at the
meeting of the Florists' Club held Mon-
day evening, .June 12, but what was
lacking in numbers was made up in en-
thitsiasm. President Plumb occupied the
cliair. M. A. Hart, wholesale coniniiKsiun
merchant, was elected to membership.
The committee on the matter of bringing
the Society of American Florists to New
York City in 1900, previously named by
the Board of Trustees, was endorsed by
the Club, and provision made for the ap-
pointment of a committee to take charge
of the matter of transportation to the
Detroit convention next August. Mr. W.
A. Arnold, w ho last year so successfully
conducted the delegates from iSfew York
and Boston to the Omaha convention,
was present and oflered his assistance to
the Club ill a i-imilar direction In connec-
tion with the forthcoming Detroit meet-
ing. A resolution was pa^.sed recom-
mending that the transportation com-
mittee confer with Mr. Arnold relative to
this subject.

At the request of Mr. Morris, President
I'luinb gave a very interesting talk on
« hathe.'^.iw abroad during his recentti ip.
Thr president spoke oulogistically of the
extent of the industry and of the (juality
of the palms, ferns, and other foliagi
plants generally raised abroad, which
he believed was better than was seen In
tho.'ii' grown here. One reason for thii-
coudition he attributed to the fact that
the foreigners were not accustomed tc
the terrible hurry and bustle prevalent
in America, and that the European, took
more interest in their work than waf
done by those in America. He spoke en-
tliusiastically of the Ghent exhibition,
p,-irticularly"of the display made by San-
der & Co., there, of new palms, Dractena
(ioldieana, etc. He believed with lese
crowding in the greenhouse s and more
care bestowed on the plants here morf
perfect specimens could be produced.
There was no lack of skill in the United
States to turn out thehighist grade iil
stock. In roses andcarnations grown in-
doors, in Winter, America was ahead ol
Europe. He had seen better carnation
lilants than many of those nitnessid
abroad, throwuon the rubbish heap here.

W. A. Manda made an able defence ol
the American cultivator, claiming that
the president's comparison was hardly a
fair one on accountol the great disparity
between the ages of the industry in the
lespective countries. Another thing, in
Europe — in England esiiecially — when
once a customer was obtained by a linn
he was a permanent one, and well grown,
liigh priced plants were in greater de-
mand. The speaker deprecated the va-
cillating character of American patrons
of the florist ami nur.seryman. He also
spidie of the difficulty experienced in this
country in obtaining good help, whereas
it was'no uncommon thing in Europe for
foremen of the different divisions of hor
ticultural establishments to have been in
the service of one particular Arm for
tlnrty years and more. Here a man with
brains," if he were willingto work, wanted
« ages that could not be given him under
existing conditions, or he wanted to get
a State job in a cemetery or a pmk or in
some other such institution. If lie has
gumption enough he will si art in busi-
ness for himself. It was only those men
who had not grit enough to make their
own living that the growersin this coun-
try get hold of, and tiad to make a living
for. The speaker referred to the giadnal
development of the taste of the Ameiicmi
people for horticulture and Hiiricullure
generally, and expected to see that devel-
opment "continue— although slowly. At
the present time cheapness seemed to rule
their purchases and anything that was
big and could be had for little money
f(nind a ready buyer. He regretted the
falling away of the plant collections in
the different American establishments,!
and believed that these collections had
not advanced any during the jiast forty-
five years, a condition for whicli the pres-
ent tendency to grow specialties was
largely responsible. It would take, he
believed, fifty years before we could ex-
pect to have here such nurseries as are
seen on the other side. The New York
Botanical Garden would no doubt give
much encouragement to horticulture.
He would like to see the same uniformity
of )iriccs for the various grades of goods
sold maintained in this country, as was
luevalent in the countries of Enrol e.
There the prices did not vary five per
rent, in different establishments.

F. L. Atkins told of his experience with
the nurserymen in their purchases of
palms, corroborating Mr. Manda's state-
ment that the largest sizes, it they could
lie had cheap enough, were always pre-
ferred. What was wanted was something

June 17, 1899.

THe F^LORISTS* EXOHHNGE.

633

that would make a good show for the
ujoney.

Alex. Wallace did not think that it was
so much the luabllity to grow good stock
in this country as the difficulty experi-
enced in dispo.sing of it, that was the
greatestdrawback to the ilevel<i|inient of
the trade. Foreigner.^ \\ holiad attendecl
our flower Hhows had simiI^cii highly of
the ijualitv aud variety of the mateiials
exhibited, placing tliem ahead of those of
European countries. He thought that
the florist should bend his energies more
to the marketing or selling end of his
business than was done. It was onlj' by
bringing their goods before the public
that they could everhopefor an increased
demand for well grown stock, and the
best means to do that, in his 0| iuion,
was by flower siiows, wliich in tlie past
few years, uiifortuuately, had been sucli
losing ventures as to necessitate their
discontinuance, especiallj' in some of the
larger cities. Probably exhibitors looked

hoped that this matter would receive the
earuest cousideration of everyone inter-
ested, and urged the necessity of the iSiew
York Florists' Club holding a flower
sliow of some sort, no matter the extent
of the exhibition.

The meeting then adjourned, subject to
tlie call of the iiresident.

Convention items.

A large and enthusiastic meeting- of
the Detroit Florists' Club was held on
Wednesday evening last, at which the
program for the coming convention was
all but finished ; at our next meeting the
details will no doubt be completed.
Space Is being rapldl.y taken up for the
trade exhibit, some of the larger exhi-
bitors taking whole sections. It looks
as if even tlie hail now chosen would be
too small. There are, however, no posts
or columns on the floor to obstruct the
view, and there is not a poor location in

Hapnnonie Hail, Detpoit. Builaincj where S. A. F. -will meet in August next

too much to the direct results of an exhi-
bition, and not enough to the indirect re-
sults. (Ine drawback to the successor
shows in tliis city had been the inability
of the promoters to command the in-
telligent assistance of the daily press— in
other words, the lack of good business
administration.

Mr. Manda then commented upon the
desirability of the New York Florists'
Club holding a flower show in connec-
tion with tlie meeting of the .Sor iety of
■\meri'jan Florists in 1!I(I0. He predicted
that the time was ripe for such an exhibi-
tion, and that he had no fear of its suc-
cess, provided every member of the Cluli
and every grower in the vicinity of the
city would do his little bit towards its
consummation. He would like to see the
retail florists, whose opportunities tor in-
teresting the general public were far
greater than tlio,se of men in any other
branch of the industry, take a deeper
interest in our exhiiiitions, especially in
New York City, than they had done in
the past.

C. W. Ward remarked that the success
of any project deilendedujion how it was
advertised: one of the best means of in-
creasing trade was advertising, and one
of the best means of advertising was
flower shows. This fact had to be
brought clcariy before the minds of all
growers in tlic trade. He would be will-
ing, for the pur[joses of a flower show in
New York City, to donate, iincondition
ally, the sum of .^2.^0 toward tlie expenses
of same, and he would advance his offer
to $')<M) provided nine other growers
could be gotten to ea' h contribute an
amount similar to tlie last named. Mr.
Ward's generouspro])ositioii wasreceived
with applause: and Mr. .Manda, wh<ise
enthusiasm on all flower show matters
is well known, alsoagreed toput up -If loo
for a similar purpose. President Plumb

the hall. ParfiesapplylngflrBt, of course,
secure first positions.

There are many places of interest that
can be visited Ijy the suburban roads
within two or three hours' ride of
Detroit. I shall write up a few of the
most desirable ones, so that our visitors
may know where to go while here. I
would suggest that readers make a note
of the trips they wish to take, as that
will save much inquiry.

We do not see miich in the various
correspondences from the Ciueen's do-
minions about the craft over there com-
ing to the convention ; surely our
Canadian brethren cannot miss this
chance of attending the S. A. F. meeting,
when it occurs so near to them. Toronto,
London, Hamilton and Montreal should
be well represented and, no doubt,
will be.

The S. A. F. will be sure of sulflcient
music in .August, for the Tri-State band
tournament meets here the same week.

Rag.

BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS.

C.MiNATloNS IX THE FlKl.li. — Keep the
liiaiits clean and give proper attention to
piiicliing. Weeds that accuimilate close
to tlie plants c.-in be better pulled up with
tiie fingers than Iiy trying to re;ich them
with a corner of the hoe. Much damage
to surface roots will result if the soil is
deeply disturbed close to the young
plants.

CjiitYRAKTUEMrMS. — In planting these
on tlie benches do not be afraid of press-
ing the soil closely around the plants as
it is much to their advantage to be
Iilnnted very firmly. Over-watering is
Iirfibalily tlie cause of more poor flowers
on clirysaiithemum benches than from
fly ami ail the diseases jjut together;

especially for the first few weeks should
the watering be done 'with care. Where
Ijraclicable one man should water the
same benches all the time, and if he be in-
telligent and observing tiiere need be no
yellow, .sickly looking plants through
over-watering. If good ventilation can
be given the houses no shading should be
put on the glass; but if the houses are of
the old style and have but tew ventilat-
ors a light shading should be appli(!d —
just enough to break the full force of the
sun. Air must be kept on night as well
as day. Do not wait until a crop of green
fly is apparent before commencing to fu-
migate, better start now and fill the
house with smoke once every ten days.
Plants in jicits will need staking and
pinching to have them in nice sliape and
they may now be potted into tlie flower-
ing size of pots desired. Give water when
it is needed should it be two or three
times a day: also syringe every day. It
they are outdoors dust the plants jocca-
sionally with powdered tobacco tfi keep
down the blacii or green aphis.

Roses should also be planted very firm-
ly and watered according to tlieir re-
(piiremenls. A knowledge of how to
water can never be learned from either
hooks or papers; personal observation
together with practical experience only
can teach one how to water. This idea
of watering every so often, and giving a
dose of liquid manureatregnlar intervals
is the prime cause of so many inferior
roscs being seen in our markets at the
present time. Watch the plants closely
and learn from them what they need and
when they need it.

PEL.4RG0NIUMS for stock plants will re-
ipiire some attention to insure a good
batch of cuttings whether the plants are
kejit in pots, or are planted out, do not
let them become too dry, though they
prefer to be a little on the dry side.

M.viiiaEitiTics on Pahis Daisies.— If you
have a corner in the end of n house that
is I'xtremeiy cool through the Winter, try
a Ihmii-Ii of these. Plant .\'onilg stock
now, ill soil tlial would lie suitable for
chiv\ santheniums, and they \\'ill make
good flowering plants with but little
care.

Cyclamens. — Do not let the young
jilants become pot-bound before repot-
ting; exiimine them occasionally, and
when the roots have penetrated the ball
repot until they are in the flowering size,
iiHually a five or six-inch pot. When giv-
ing tlie ijlants the last shift add a little
rich comiiost to the le<if mould imd sand
and pot moderately firm. Keep near the
glass at all times and water only with
the watering-can, using water that has
lieeu exposed to the air twenty-four
hours.

Arpisia CRENUi.ATA.— In medium light
soils these may be planted outdoors and
much better results be obtained than if
the plants are kept in the greenhouse. It
the soil is heavy, however, it \vill be bet-
ter to pot the plants in a proper mixture
of soil and iduiige in a frame.

Don't Foroet tfi plant for stock such
plants as Abutilon vexillarium and the
vimas.

Sow another batch of cineraria seed it
you tise many of these old flowering
plants.

Lale planted herb.iceoiis pii-onies

will naturally have a sickly appearance
for the first season. Pick off tiie flowers
as fast as they show themselves. During
their first year the struggle for existence
is all the harder, because the foliage is
not of sufticient density to afford the
plants shade at the roots; to remedy
this as much as possible, give a good
mulch of some material, such as half
rotted leaves or stable litter.

Dahlias for Christmas.

l^he best way to get dahlias for Christ-
mas would be to procure strong plants
anytime from now to the middle of July;
pot them up, in about three-inch pots,
early in September. They should be
planted out in the bench in the green-
house, cutting them down to a tew inches
of the ground; then allowing anywhere
from four to ten shoots to each plant.
The soil should be fairly rich— not much
water should be applied until they get
fairly started. After they are well started
they will need an abundance of water.
When the shoots begin to show buds,
they should be disbudded, leaving only
the terminal one; the laterals from these
branches should also be pinched off. This
will give an\ where from six to ten firsts
cia.ss flowers on stems of about two to
tour feet in length to each plant.

AVe have experimented the past Winter,
and find they should be planted out to
occiip.v one square fotit. We iilant theiit
in rows 10 inches one way by 1-1-.4 tin-
other, whiih aggregates about one toot.
We grew them with six, eight, and ten
shoots. The only varieties we grew wen-
Willie Garrett aiid Storm King. If these
])lants are planted out, say the l.st of
September, they sliniild begin blooming
about the middleof Decemlier, or pi-i-li,i|i.K
a little earlier. Yon can, however, regu-
late them, hold them back or bring them
forward as wanted by withholding
water and lowering tlie temperature;
but care should be taken that they do
not get too dry. Of course, dahlias will
do better in a temperature not too high,
say 4!j to 50 degrees atnight; it matter.';
little what the temperature is in the ilay-
time, providing it is sun heat and not fire
heat and ventilation.

We have been cutting flowers for tin-
past two months from Storm King anil
Willie Garrett, with stems 2i/. to ::' _. ti-i-t
long, the flowers being 3 to 4 inches in
diameter. In cutting flowers cut tlie
branches from the ground, leaving tlie
bottom pair of eyes, cutting them clear
down to the plants; then it is better to
allow the top shoots to grow two eyes
from each shoot where ithas been cut off,
and disbud the lower ones as theuppir
eyes of shoots will, of course, be stronger.

We propose planting several tlionsand
dahlias tlie coming year, as Irotn oui- i-x-
pei-inients we find that they an- inoie
profitable than carnations. We can cut
as many blooms during the season, and
can get about five times as much money
for the flowers. Of cour.se, to get good
prices first-class stock must be grown.
Not only ttiat, but one must have early
and profuse bloomei-s. There is only one
white that I would recommend lor prof-
itable growing, namely Storm King.
.John Walker is fairly good; in tact, it is
a Hciiiu-wliat finir flower, but it is a very
slow grov\erand a shy bloomer, and is
not profitable tor growing under glass.
In pink, A. D. Livoni we have found to
be the I est; in white. Storm King; yel-
low, (Jueen of Yellows; red, Willie Gar-
rett.

Ingrowing dahliasfor Easter itis more-
profitable to plant the roots in those
lienches which had been occupied by
chrysanthenuinis, as in that way one
can get a full crop tor Easter. Of course,
the iienches f<M-ced lor Christmas would
keep right on blooming; but l':ast(-r
would be a little too late tor them. The
next main crop coming earlier would
probably be a third crop about Ea.ster.
It will thus be seen that from l.S to :iii
dahlias can be grown on one plant dur
lug the season, and we have never sold
dahlias at less than $10 per 100; while
at Christmas and Easter fine spei-iiiii-ns
will bring about S.'ic. to 50e.each, wlioli--
sale.

The cactus dahlia would be very flue
tor forcing, making magnificent flowers,
loose, fluffy and delicate, but they are not
hardy emmgh. They bruise so readily
that after a long shipment they are prac-
tically worthless. Some' of the decora-
tive varieties are very Due. For general
imrposes, however, a show or fancy
dahlia, preferaMy a show dahlia on ac-
count of its solid color, bright, perfectl.v
full to the center lint rather loose, is
greatl.v preferred, for the flowers will
last, when cut, from one to two weeks,
while the cactus dahlias will last tor only
as many days.

Atco, N. J. W. P. Peacock.

How to Begfin.

Many a man who is ready to advertise
does not know how to go about it — how-
to begin. Do not spend all your money
in one issue of the paper or inouemonth.
Stretch it over at least three months.
Do not make the advertisement either
too large or too small. It your ajipro-
priation is very limited it ma.v be good
Iiolicy to spemi it all in one ]»aper. lie
careful about ilie rejiliee you receive.
Answer them promptly and fully, and if
ytm do not make a sale answer them
again a week later. Keep afterevery in-
ciuirer until you do sell to him. — Agriciil-
tural Advertising.

Trade follows the ad.

Tbe Good StroniE Kind,

OOc I»©r XOO l"fc>JS.

BALES WEIGH 500 LBS.

H. A. Stootbokf & Co., 154-156 'W. 27tll St.. N, Y. City

634

The F'lorists'

rXCHHNGE.

Rate. 1 0 cents per line (8 wordB), eacti Infertlon.
Casb wUh order. Tbla rate applies only to situation
wanted adverileements and when set eolld, wl^out
display. Display advertisements H.OO per incb. When
letters are to be addressed In our care adfl 10 eta. to
tover expense of forwarding.

VOUNG man. 28. wishes to learn florist and green-
■■■ buuaework. Ou». Miller. 136 Avenue C, N. Y.

VOUNG man. 23, wishes eltuntlori, as-iatHDt for
^ Kreenhduse work. Henry Bauer. 385 E. 10th
street. New York.

SITUATION wanted, florist, 8 years' experience,
ruses. Crtrutttlonp. plants, etc.. single. liS; refer-
ences. 1. H. A., Carlisle, Pa.

SITUATION wanted by an experienced man in
roses, chryBanthemuma, beddliiK plants, etc.
Gardener. 2i7 Weoteiith street. New York.

AN ACTIVE younn man. German, 19 years old,
-**■ 4 years' experience In Kteenhouses. desires a
position in a store to learn decoratlnR and design-
ing. Box JTl, Ltikewood. N. J.

SITUATION wanted by an all-'ruund floil&t; well
up-to date in roses, carnations and 'mums;
over £0 years' experieuce, not afraid of work, nood
references. Address at once. i). Honaker.Ge ^r^e-
town, Ky.

W^ANTEO.

Position by July 1, as workiag foreman, by
first-class grower ot roses; married ; 3U,tiUU or
more feet of glass; thoroughly acquainted
with steam beating, pumps, etc. First-cIass
references.

Address M., care of Florists' Exchange.

WANTED.

Position by July let, by a young florist,
single, ly years' experience in roses, carna-
tions, 'mums, violets, palms, ferns and general
greenhouse stoch ; A No. I designer and dec-
orator, commercial bouse or store, South or
West preferred.

H*, care Florists' Exchange.

HELP WINTED

Bate SI per inch. No adv. less tlian 50c.

WANTED.

Immediately, single man.German preferred, acquainted

In nursery buslnebS ; iio per month witu board. Address

V. A. VANICEK NURSERIES,

Newport, R. I.

IVANTED

At once, all-'ruund durlst and srower of general
greenhouse stock, sober and industrious, steady
work year round.

A. L. MILLER. Jamaica Ave.,
Opp. !!Jclienck Ave., Urooklyn, N. Y.

WANTED.

Capable Christian young man to take charge
of 6,U0U feet of j^^lass in general stock; state
experience and wages with board.

O., care Florists* Cxdianse.

WANTED.

A partner with small capital, must under-
stand the business; good chance for right man;
good stock on hand, six greenhouses new
uuilt, good home trade.

C. H. RHICH,
Hill Street) cor. Railroad Avenue,

BROOKLYN, N. Y.

W^ ANTED AT ONCE-

A good working foreman, one who is able
and willing to take charge; must be a tlr>t-
class grower of ruses, carnations, chrysanthe-
mums and violets. State lowest wages, with
board and lodging.

P, care of Florists' Exchange.

WANTED.

A good grower, propagator and maker cf
designs, one who underHtatids iIk- growing of
general stock, such as palms, terns, roses, car-
nations, etc.; must be sober, honest mid willing
to work; none need apply except those with
experience; also a good all-'round greenhouse
man, singie, one who understandi^ potting and
general greenhouse work, State wages ex-
pected, references and lull pHrticulare.

^*, care Florists* Hxcliang:e.

Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

STOCK WmiED.

Bate »1 per inch. No adv. leSB than 50c.

Wanted Immediately

1000 DWIRF STEVIl PUNTS.

^rile, statlUK price,

MANN BROS., RANDOLPH, MASS.
Wanted Quick for Cash

ROSES from 2!^ inch pots.

.SOO Belle Siebbkobt
200 DuCBEsB Edinuurq
200 Glorik Dijon
200 (itiN. Washington
200 Hermosa

200 .lUIULEK

500 Kaibkbin
500 Maman Cochht
300 Mrs. p. Morgan
3U0 Mrs. W, C. Whitkbt
200 Mkrmkt

200 NiPHETOS

1000 Papa Gontier
500 Pkble
lOUO Sunset

50O WOOTTON

800 PrESIT'KNT Cabnot

200 Ghld Ophir

200 Mar. Londondbrby

200 WiCnUBAIANA

500 Climbing Wootton
200 CLIMIifNO Pbblb
200 Lux. Moss
100 Heb Majesty

THE CHASE NURSERY CO., Riverside. Calif.

BUSmESS OPPORTONITIES.

Rate $1 per inch. No adv. less than 50g.

L. USSING'S '''"lJr„rr""*'

I 17 W. 30th St., Telephone 1B15 38tb.

WITU G. E. BRADSHAW.
SELL. RENT OR EXCHANGE AT ALL TIMES.

A Rare Business Opportunity.

$6,000 cash will buy 60,0uo feet ot gluss,
grounds, etc., stocked with roses, carnations
and violets. Do not communicate unless you
mean business. Address

1... care Florists* Excbaiiffe.

FOR SAI.C OR RENT.

At a bargain if taken at once, store and
greenhouse located on one of the best boule-
vards in Chicago. Owner must sell. Inquire
of

SIcKELLAR & WINTERSON,

4 7 ^V abash Ave., Chicago, III.

FOR SAI.E.

Stock and fixtures of the city florist business,
102 Main street, Brockton, Mass.; must be sold
at once as other interests claim our whole at-
tention; can hire greenhouses if desired. In-
quire of

On the Premises.

iSCElUNEODS.

Rate SI per inch. No adv. less than 50c.

FOR SAL,E.

Three " Bolton" hot water heaters. $60 each;
2 "Exeter'* steam boilers, 22 sections each,
8250 each; No. 8 "Furman" steam boiler, $76;
300 3.\6sash, 75 cts. each; all in good cndit on.
A few thousand geraniums, 2 inch pots, $15.0U
per 1000.

E. J. VAN RBYPER,

Belleville, N. J.

A BARGAIN.

Fine large Ice Box for retail florisfsptore;
good as new, large mirror in back, double
glass doors in front, nickel trimmings; this is
a beauty. Can be bought for one-third cost.
Size, 10 feet high, Q}4 leet front, 5 feet deep.
Can be seen at

C. E. BRADSHAW'S,

Wholesale Florist. 11 7 W. 30th Street. N. Y.

Mention tbe FlorlatB' Exchange when wrltlns.

Buffalo.

Warm weather has become a flistinctive
feature. Business, larj^ely of a miscel-
laueous call, continues ^(mhI ;it thestores.
Tlie plaiitsiiien ai-r riziiuiny low of stock
in kinds. CnrnationH li.Mve been plentiful
beyond compare of late and iu good
tiuality; lOc. per dozen is a conimou
matter in special sales at retail. Roses
are rapidly shortening up in quality and
quantity.

A large influx of visitors in a Shriners*
Conveiitiou is with us this week, and the
red fez and bewildering displays of orien-
tal costumes and regalia, accompanied
by intricate marching of a high degree, is
prominent. Beyond some decorating of

reception rooms, moBtly in plants and
garlanding, done by Lewis Rapin, little
special business is called for by this occa-
sion. ViDI.

Pittsburg.

Business for June Encouraging.

The past week was a good one for
several of our florists; prominent wed-
dings were rather numerous and kept
them at work day and night. In general
trade was fair and still continues so ; no
doubt this month of June will be better
than tor some years previous. Stock of
all kinds Is abundant and good. Carna-
tions rather too plentiful and prices vari-
able. Scott are coming in by the thou-
sands; some ot the bestaretroniLauch's
place, at Carrick. Prices at retail from
25c. to 50c., and .fl.50 per hundred for
good blooms at wholesale. Roses from
•13 per hundred up are in fair demand.
Some of the iris ai-e selling well at good
prices. Plant trade still holds out, but
there is no life in it.

Large Attendance at Convention Promised.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Florists' Club was held last week at the
Pittsburg Cut Flower Co.'s store room,
and only through the aid of a police
officer was it possible to obtain a (luor-
um. Business was rushed through in
short time, as the bowling club practiced
the same night. The by-laws were
changed regarding a quorum, nine mem-
bers now constituting same instead of
twelve as heretofore.

Convention talk was indulged in for a
short time and, from presentindications,
Pittsburg will send one of the largest
delegations, as everyone speaks well of
Detroit. Low rates have been promised,
but no figures are obtainable yet, except-
ing the regular tourist rate, which is about
.flO and good for a long time. The one
and one-third fare makes a little overiJT,
but the time limit is not satisfactory.
Quite a number of our florists expect to
put in a week or more at Mt. Clemens, to
take the hot baths for rheumatic
troubles. .Vs the rates depend somewhat
on the number of people going, it would
be advisable for all those who intend to
go to attend the next meeting or notify
the secretary of the Club. The route will
be from Pittsburg to Cleveland by rail
and then to Detroit by boat.

E. C. Reineman.

Cincinnati.

Good Stock Scarce.

The only trouble we are having
now is to get enough good stock to fill
orders, especially of roses. Business is
very good for the time of year; in fact, it
has been good all the year. What we
lack more than anything else is in first
quality stock, very little of which is
grown around this citj'. Candiduni lilies
are all rushing to market in a bunch.
Saturday they were selling at the flower
market for 35c. per hundred spikes.
Sweet peas sold for 25c. per hundred in
the market, and if you are a fair singer
you can get them for a song.

The Banquet.

The banquet on Tuesday was a
success, although the evening was very
hot. E. G. Hill was with us, and his
toast, "The readies," was happily re-
sponded to. But you should have heard
John Evans on Exjiansion. He told us
all about it, and before he reached home
a wind storm came along and damaged
the Quaker City Machine Works to the
extent that the roof was blown clean off.

Miss Laura Murphy, daughter of Wm.
Murphy, was the star of the evening,
with her declamation " The Ride of Jen-
nie McNeil." She was given generous
apiil.iuse. Geo. S. Bartlett replied to the
toast "Our Homes." E. H. Giesy recited
"Little Bi-eeclies." This was of the
pathetic order. Chas. J. Jones' toast
was a " Roastology " and everybody got
a piece of the roast. Theo. Bock spoke
on " Entertainments," which he handled
in his usual good form, not forgetting to
put in a word for thestay-at-homes, who
think more of a dollar than they do of
their souls. R. Witterstaetter responded
to the toast "Wine," but as it was a dry
banquet, Dick could not get enthused.
Ben George reijlied for the firm of George
& Allen, winners of the gold medal; R.
Witterstaetter getting the silver medal
and the Hoffmeister Floral Co. the bronze
one. C. J. Ohiner and Miss Effie Knecht
furnished the music for the occasion
(mandolin and guitar).

Ij. a. Jennings, New Castle, Ind.; E. G.
Hill and J. A. Evans, Richmond, and A.
M. Stearns, Lockland, O., were visitors
this week. E. G. Gillett.

New Orleans.

Rain at Last.

After about ten weeks of dry
weather we have had a day's rain, doing-
good to everyone. Gardens .began to
look very bad and rusty grass was burn-
ing up. Most flori.sts are supplied by the
water works, but the supply we have
had this year is like mud itself; we may
expect rain every day for three months
now. Roses have not done well this
•Spring.
Replanting Since the Great Frost.

Many of the large palms that com-
menced to grow after the great frost have
since died; they would make a few new
leaves and then go off in a few days. It
will be a long time before the palms in
the Crescent City will look like they did
one year ago. Still, more palms have
been planted the last three months in
New Orleans than there had been for five
j'ears previous. We have four rows
planted on St. Charles avenue in front of
the Park and Tulane grounds, about
half a mile long. Several parties have
planted along the sidewalk, some using
Washingtonia robusta where they have
room, others Chama>rops exeelsa.
The New Orleans State Fair.

The State Fair closed May 31; it
was the first of the kind in our city, and
proved a success. It %vas a pity more of
our florists did not make a show, as thou-
sands of people visited the fair, and con-
sequently it proved a good advertisement
to those who did exliibit; these made a
good display, in fact, nothing better has
been seen at any of our flower shows iu
plant or seeds, but there was not enough
competition. Harry Papworth led in
cash prizes and medals; E. Valdejo and
C. W. Eichling coming next. The display
of seeds and bulbs was very good. C. W.
Eichling was first, J. Steckler Seed f:o.
second. The judges in the horticulture
department at the State Fair were Mr.
M. Cook, New Orleans; A. Fiehe, Tampa
Bay Hotel, Florida; H. Loding, Mobile.
Tlie Floral Parade.

The floral parade was agreat success ;
about fifty cari'iages were in it, some of
which were simply grand. Paper and
feather flowers are the only kinds to use
here for such anocca.sionin .Summer. The
Horticultural Society had onecarriage in
the parade with natural flowers, but as
soon as it struck the sun its beauty was
gone. We expect another parade next
November. The managers of the Horse
Show promise a great event in the Fall,
to be opened with a flower parade in
which artificial and natural flowers will
both be used; they promise real good
money prizes for it and if it does come off
chrysanthemums will be all right.
News Notes.

Mr. C. H. Eichling has opened a
new establishment two squares from St.
Charles avenue; the grounds are already
planted with stock, such as chrysanthe-
mums, rose trees, shrubs, etc., and he has
one large summer house filled with palms,
araucarias. pandanus, etc. One house,
75 feet long, is for propagating. Mr.
Eichling intends building one large palm
house and one fern house this .Summer,
to be heated by hot water and using 2-
inch pipe.

Mr. E. Baker has taken charge of Au-
dubon Park, so now we hope to soon see
some improvements. Mr. Baker goes to
the Park in good repute with all the
florists; he is the right man in the right
place. Harry Papworth.

Toronto.

The Marliet.

The cut flower trade here is slow.
A large number of weddings help out a
little, but the stock used is generall.v so
plentiful and cheap thatthere is but little
profit in the work; sweet peas, vibur-
nums, pieonies, syringas, etc., beingthe fa-
vorite flowers for large decorations.
White gladioli are plentiful, also carna-
tions.

The bedding out in our parks is amost
completed. No doubt many of the beds
planted will be fihead of those seen in
former years. The weather has been
good for planting and most of the stock
has got a good start.
Jottings.

Tuesday last being the anniversary
of the death of Sir John MacDoiiald. his
monument in the Queen's Park was deco-
rated with flowers; most of the pieces
used were made bj' Miller & .Sons, of Bra-
condale. I think the decorations wei-e
flue and right and proper while fresh;
but they should not be left on the monu-
ment after their usefulness is gone.

The June meeting of the Horticultural
.Society was a very good one. An inter-
esting paper on lilies was read by Mr.
Ross, and discussed. T. M.

June 17, 1899.

Thb F=lorists' Exchange.

635

NEW INVENTIONS.

Weathered Sectional Boiler,

This boiler is bein^ placcil on tlie niar-
Ivft by Thomas W. Weathered's Son, New
York, who Isindly furnishes us with the
following particulars regarding same:

In this boiler the work of taking out
and replacing a sectiou has been reduced
to a very simple matter. The inventor,
Samuel Burns, has been practically iu the
heating b\isiness for over thirty years,
and lias emhcidied all the quick heating
points of the •■ Weathered Direct Heating
Boilers" into the new sectional, which in

and two returns; or two flows can be
put in on the side, so as to reduce the
height of main in low cellars. Sockets
are provided, where necessary, to fit the
regular cast-iron greenhouse pipe.

(8) The grates are of approved shaking
design Jjeing operated by levers from the
front of boiler, one-half the grates being-
worked from each side so as to reduce the
strain and make it easy to operate. The
boiler can be used for hard or soft coal,
pea coal or wood; and grates are easily
removed and new ones put in by a handy
man.

(9) There ai-e no joints within the
boiler, the seftions being bolted together
on the outside as shown by cut.

The longitudinal section shown by cut

Longitudinal Section of the New Weathered Boiler.

addition to its own special features make
it a remarkabl,y (juick, economical and
efficient heater in everj' way.

(1) It is a sectional boiler in every
part, including ash-pit, grate and head-
ers, and can readily be taken through
any ordinary door opening.

(2) It is complete in itself in every way,
requiring no brick work in setting except
a brick paved tloor; and when set up can
lie readily covered with any kind of plas-
tic material.

(o) Smoke box can be placed in front or
back'of boilers as is mf)St cfinvenient, and
where a quick draft is desired tlie direct
damper can be used and the smoke and
gases made to pass directly from com-
f)ustion chamber into the smoke box,
without traveling through the flues.
When the fire has burned up the direct
damper can be closed, and the products
of combustion will pass through the
tubes. This feature is of great impor-
tance during wetormuggy weatlierwhen
tlK* chinine.v does not draw well.

(4) The fire box is ample and is fitted
with two doors, the upper one to be used
as a feed door; the lower one is lined
with fire brick, makes a part of the fire
box, and opens on a level with the top of
grate bars, so that when cleaning there
is no trouble getting under the whole
fire.

(i")) The construction of each section is
such that it allows a. free circulation of
the water in every part, the heated parti-
cles rising freely to top of boiler the mo-
ment the Hre is started.

(<i) The two upper clean-out doors
allow free access to all the tines, and by
opening the door in smoke box it gives a
straight passagefrom front to back. The
two lower doors open into combustion
chamber, making it a ver.v simjile matter
to clean outevery part of the boiler, which
can be done in a few minutes.

(7) The openings in the sections are so
arranged that one flow pipe can be used

clearly illustrates the smoke travel, it
also shows the smoke box, baffle plate
and direct damper.

By actual test and experiment we Hud
that we have all the good points that
can be claimed for any sectional boiler,
and in addition have the quick heating-
qualities that have made the "Weathered
Direct Heating Boilers" so much apjire-
ciated.

Taunton, Mass.

One of our florists held a two days'
plant sale at one of the leading markets.
This evidently did not please another of
the craft, whose advertisement here ap-
pended may be of interest. We wonder
if there are many more in the trade who
think plants cost nothing, or who want
to get rid of 1 heir stock even if they do
not get a living price for It'.'

's plant sale was a great succeaa last

week. He will bold another cut price sale on
Weilnesaay of both fresh cut flowers, putted
and box plants, both flowering and vegetahle,
and to every purchaser of plants, if only one
plant, will be given a bouquet of pinks same as
before. This sale does not include rubber
plants or palms. He says he will have these
cut price sales every year. He will sell less
tian anybody else it he has to sell at one cent
a pot and give away flowers at that, just as
long as other stores meddle with his business.
He says he is able and will defend his business
against all intruders. His plants cost nothing
but a little pot and some extra work, the
houses have to be kept warm just the same to
grow his choicecut flowers. He says he would
just as soon sell all his bedding and Spring
plants out in a few days than to drag it along
all through the season for the sHke of fair and
living prices. PurcliHSers, don't forget to ask
for your bouquet If any of ray assistants should
forget to give it to you in the rush.

Oswego, N. Y.
Memorial Day trade here was simply
enormous and was a surprise to tlie flor-
ists themselves. H. V.

St. Louis.

state of Trade Fair for Season,

Latter part of last week there was
a considerable surplus of stock in whole-
sale houses during a spell of hot, rainy
weather; the past few days, however,
business has pii ked up, and all g<io(l
stock (same is ipiite si-arcel is b. ing sold
out in a very satisfactory way and at
good prices. E\i client demand is had for
sweet peas at 5()c. per 100; we think this
a good price, especially when all stock is
nicely disposed of. Ko.ses are worth 2c.
to 6c.; carnations, Ic. to 21/jC. There is
a rather poor local trade; some retail
men are on the grumble, but shipping
orders is where the most of the stock is
used. Berning reports an order to be
sent to-day of :5,00n carnations, ,5,000
sweet peas and otherstoi kin proportion.
Most of the local growers are busy re-
planting roses and chrysanthemums;
some florists have announced their inten-
tion not to grow any of the latter for
the show next Fall. Why, we do not
know; and hope they will reconsider the
matter and help us init.
Club Meeting.

Through the writer's looking at a
wrong month on a ctilendar the meeting
was announced for the 15th in last
week's paper; said meeting was held on
its regular day, June 8. Attendance
somewhat better, though not as large as
was expected. The Belleville boys hon-
ored us with their presence and took the
usual interest in the jjroceedings. Secre-
tary Schra.v was absent and .1. W. Kunz
was appointed to fill his place, this he
did in a very satisfactory manner. Kou-
tiiie bui-iness onl.v was transacted, the
most important being a report of Sub-
scription t'ouimittce to World's Fair
fund; aniouiitsub.scribed not being up to
expectation, further time was granted to
see several important firms who, no
doubt, will subscribe. Preliminary list
of the coming chrysanthemum .show was
reported as being out. It was decided to
have a picnic again this Summer, all
arrangements to be made by the trustees.
A committee was appointed to look into
rates and see how many would attend
the Detroit convention. We rather ex-
pect a good delegation this year.

Hartford, Conn.

Memorial Day trade was lar ahead of
any previous year, with a general scarcity
of all kinds of flowers. Carnations were
most called lor and thesupply was away
short of the demand; they retailed at
;!ric. a dozen. Koses were not over abun-
dant and generally good in quality; they
sold at tl a dozen. There was a fairly
good supply of lilies, but the demand for
them was light, as most of the call was
for cheaper flowers. They went at $2 a
dozen. Snowballs worked off well, being
used mostly for making up. More small
set pieces, such as dishes, baskets,
wreaths, etc., were made than ever be-
fore. Hvdrangea plants sold well at from
$1 to .f2 each.

Trade the jiast week has been brisk; a
large amount of funeral work has been
done, and .June weddings have used up
quantities of flowers. Stock is in abun-
dance.

At tlie monthly meeting of the Horti-
cultural Society held Tuesday evening,
David McFarland gave a very interesting
talk on the "Love of Flowers." The
meeting- was well attended.

Everything outside is showing the
effects of the dry, hot weather; some of
the finest lawns in the city are looking
decidedly brown. J. F. C.

=€50

1000 flefln. Immlsrinie plantg, 8 to W In. lilfih. "i^ In.
pot9, very best beddera, at f 2 00 per 100, or tbe lot of
5 or i'} sorts for |12 00. Cash wltb order.

MRS. W. CAVANAUGH. Ionia, >. Y.

Mpntton the Finrlsta' Enchange when writing

VEGETABLE PLANTS

STRONG STOCKY FIELD-OROWN
PLANTS.

CAULIFLOWER, Early snowball, $2.00 per lOOO.

CABBAGE, In variety, »t0O per 1000.

EGG PLANTS, N. T. improved, (2.00 per 1000.

PEPPERS, BuH Nose, and others, »2.00 per lOOO.

TOMATO, Large transplanted plants, $2.00 per 1000.

J. C. SCHMIDT, - Bristol, Pa.

Mention the Floriats' Elzchanse when writing.

BABY PRIMROSE

Nice younK stock, to grow on for fall and win-
ter blooming. 7f>ct8. per dozen by mall; |5 0(-i
per 100, express paid.
PIM[nUL.A OBCONIOA. strong plants, ready
for 4 Inch pots, $2.50 per UO. Cash with order.

E. FRYER,

BerrimanSt. and New Lots Ave , BROOKLYN, N Y

Mentlnn the Flnrtats' Exchanee when wrltlnp

600 Fine Clumps, One Year Old,

$I5.00 per lOO.

RUDOLPH ASMUS, New Durham, N.J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Smilax Strings

C. OTTO SCHWABE,

Florist, JENKINTO^VN, PA.

Mention the Flnr^qf.*' TJ^T-^hango wht-r* wrrtur-v

10,000 SMILAX

Fiue Plants in 2;.,-incli pots,
$L50 pel- 100 ; $13.00 per 1000.

Cash with Order.

W. T. & F. P. BUTZ, New Castle, Pa

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

STVYIL-MX

750. per 100; «5.00 per 1000; 3 iiieli pots.

ALTERNANTHERAS.

»1 00 per 100; SIO.OO per 1000, yellow
and red.

CASH. No C. O. D.'s

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, 0.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writlm.

SMIIlAX

2000 Smilax, in 3J^ inch pots, A No. 1
plants, $3.6() per 100. Send for sample.

CASH WITH ORDER.

WM. SGHWEINFURTH, Ridgewood, N. J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

30,000 SMILAX

From flats, by mall, »0.50 per lOO ; M.oo per 1000
From 2 iDCh pots, 1.50 " 13.00 "
HVI)RAN<;EA, rooted cuttings, $125 per 100;
$10.00 per 1000. From 4 Inch pots. In bud, $1.25 per
dozen ; $8.00 per 100.
CANNAS, mixed, SIncb pots, $3.00 per lOO.

Send for Sample. Cash with the Order.
FRED BOERNER, CAPE Mav CiTY, N.J.

SMICAX

Fine plants, 2 inch pots, $1.25
per 100; $10.00 per 1000.

J. B. HEISS, ^H^^frYcV;^ Dayton, Ohio.

rserics

CASH WITH OKDEU

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SMILAX

Afi fkfitX PLANTS FROM
4U,()UU POTS

$1.50 PER 100

SEND FOU SAJIPI.E.

ALBERT M. HERR,

Lancaster, Pa.

Hiiniiimmimiiniimiiiiiiiiimiiimiiniiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiimiim

Mendun the Florists' Exchange when writing.

636

The Florists'

rXCHKNGE.

Chicasfo.

state of Trade.

For tbe season of the year there is
nothing to complain of. As Whitcomlj
Riley says we are now " 'bout knee deep
in June," and that to the retail florist,
thanks to the school commencements or
endings, whichever you will, means a
good deal of trade in this big city. Ship-
ping trade, too, is still very satisfactory,
showing that the towns and cities round
about have their brisk times also.

Good roses are rather scarce, with
stock of all kinds somewhat fluctuating:
for example, toward theend of last week,
almost anything sold, at prices equal to
what first-class stock sold at two or
three days before. Carnations are still
very plentiful and on the whole very
good. Prices on these are down. Pivo-
nies sell well. The "drop white" is very
fine; it fetched $1 per bunch, (iood col-
ored one s liring .TUc. There are no gar-
(IcMiiaK tliis year in this market, owing to
plants having been Winter killed. Valley
is now .scarce at f-t to $». Water liUes
are plentiful at $1.

The pasi week has been without rain,
which will help the carnation men.

Auioii}^ <irowerB.

Chris. Muno, Ridge avenue, is remod-
eling his fourteen antiquated houses into
eight modern ones, each 29 .\ 11,5 feet.
Every house will have five benches, heated
hy liot water. The houses are three-
quarter span. .John C. Moninger ct Co.
are the builders. The houses will be de-
voted to roses ami carnations, .30,000 of
the latter being now in the field.

Wieland & Reisch, South Evanston,
have all their roses planted. A block of
nine houses, eacli 2.5 x 150 feet, glass l.T
X 24, has just been erected. John C.
Moninger & Co. put up the plant, which
certainly makes a model range. .Six
houses are in roses: two will be put to
carnations, of which thei-e are ia all
about 4,.")00, principally of the later new
varieties, such as Crane, Rradt, Maceo,
Gov. (Jriggs. Joost, Jubilee and Gold
Nugget. In one house 4,000 chrysanthe-
mums iire planted.

Louis Becker, on The Ridge, has put up
four new carnation hou.ses, each 200 feet
in length.

F. Wieland, of Evanston, has now a
large light store, elegantly fitted up, for
his retail business. His son, John, has
now also his own retail store in the same
city. The two plant their carnations on
laiid at l.'jlG Greenwood avenue, where
the sou's greenhouses are situated. The
heav.y rains have been injurious to the
plants so far and dry weather is much
needed.

Samuel J. Pearce, Milwaukee avenue,
states that not for ten years has his
plant trade been so good : the first week
in June showed the houses better cleared
out than they have been of late years in
August.

James Hartshorne, of the Chicago Car-
nation Co., Joliet, writes me they are
potting up alltheircarnations and plung-
ing them outside until the old plants are
done flowering. The new stock will then
be planted direct in the houses. Business
with this firm has been good.
Round About.

At Kennicott's they have still fine
flowers of Rroadbeck's white Daybreak.

Bassett & Washburn will build this
year a smilax house, 20 x 5.50 feet. This
firm are Western agents for the new rose.
Liberty.

J. C. Moninger & Co., the greenhouse
construction men, are building a two-
story brick addition, 8G x60 feet, to their
factory.

.S. Taplin, of Detroit, was in the city
talking up his new boiler.

J. C. Vaughan and a Western contin-
gent left Monday evening for Cincinnati
to attend the Seedsmen's Convention.

Fred Hill, of Maywood, buried a step-

son, aged nine years, on Sunday. The
little fellow died of scarlet fever. The
mother has our sympathies in her be-
reavement. Ess.

Montreal.

Clirysaiitlienjuiii Show,

When the annual show was
dropped through lack of patronage, there
still remained a strong undercurrent of
regret that this portion of the Club's
work was to he discontinued: and in re-
sponse to this feeling the Club appointed
a strong committee to go fully into the
matter and report — which the.y ilid.
Their report was accepted hy the Club
and ran as follows; " We recommend
that a private exhibition of chrysanthe-
mums be held in the second week in No-
vember, to last two days.; admission to
be by invitation only. No prizes to he
paid, but should there be anything left
from donations or associate membership
fees, after all expenses have been paid,
such balance wjll be used to recoup the
exhibitors for any expense they may in-
cur getting stock to or from the show.
The sections for six distinct i)lauts and
twelve distinct flowers, where the Club's
and the Strathcona challenge vases are
competed for, to be left in with a few
other of the most important sections.
The show will be held in the hall of the
Natural History Building."

The matter seems to be receiving enthu-
siastic support and it will be no surprise
should there be a better show than under
the old sy.stem of paid admission.

The cricket Club's captain, Joe Davis,
reports that ever.vthing isin readiness for
the season, and an early attendance of
members at the old stand f(U' practice is
requested. B.

leplirolepis Mala Sostonieiisis

Tbe handsomest decorative plant in
cultivation, $5.00 a 100; $40.00 a ICOO.

Mine is the Genuine Stock.

FRED. C. BECKER, Cambridge, Mass.

1730 CAMBRIDGE ST.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

MARANTA MASSANGEANA

The hottest selling plant for retail, fine for ferneries,
makes fine 3 or 4 In. pot plants, 2 In. pots, $1.00 per doz. ;
$(i.00 per 100. 3 in. pots, $1.50 per doz., $8.00 per 100.

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI—

Strong. 214 In. Pots, $7.00 per lOO.
DnCrC Bi-iile, 31n..$4.00perl00; $35,00 per 1000.
nUOCO Bridesmaid, 3 In., $1 a 100; $35 a lomK
B^"Terui8, cash or C. O. D.

C. MERKEL&SON, Mentor, Ohio.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when wrlllnK.

PspaiagDii SpieDsen

Seedlings, from soil with fine tubers,
ready for 3 inch potp, by mail and
we pay postage, $3.00 per 100.
tW See our Carnatlou iind Golden Gate Advertlse-
menta. Send for Circular.

American Rose Company, Washington, D. C.

Mention the Flortata' Exchange when writing.

Palms ^'^
Decorative Plants

ALL SIZES AT

ALL StASONS

A. SCHULTHEI5, College Point,

P.O. Box 78. Queens Borough, New York.

Mention the Florists' ExchanK'e wtlen -wrltlni.

THE BOSTON FERN

A SPECIALTY. $5 00 per 100: $40.00 per 1000.
Orders filled In rotation, as plants are ready.

L H. FOS TER, 46 King St, Dorchester, Mass.

Mention tbe Florlnta' Exfhnnee when wrltlnar.

PALMS

AND

FERNS

The URGEST STOCK tn
the West.

Sendus your name, and we will keep you posted when
we have anything special to offer.

GEO.WITTBOLD,'?fH^S^ro!'

Mention the Florleta' Exchange when writing.

LATANIA BORBONICA

2 Inch pots fll.eo per doz ; M.OO per 100

4 " 2.50 " 20.00

5 " extra fine 4.75 •• 35.00

6 " 9.0O " 70.00

8 " from 11.50 to $2.25 per plant ; 116.00 to »2J 00

per doz.
Fine Bpeclmen plants, from $3.00 to $5.00 a piece

ARECA LUTESCENS.

4 Inch potB $25.00 per 100

Fine large plants from $5.00 up.
Kentin Belmorcana aud Forsteriana—

4 Inch pots $35.(0 per 100.

5 " $50.00 to "ra.oo

6 '* 1.00 to 1.25 a piece.

Large planta from $3.00 to $10.00 apiece.

Phcenix. Recllnata, Canarlensle and Ruplcola. all

sizes from 2 to 10 Inch pots, at lowest prices.
Phcenix Rcclinala. 4 Inch pots, iStcts. each, $l\Ol

per Rli; 5 Inch pots. 35 ctfl. each. $30 00 per 100; 6

I-cli pots, 60 eta, each. $55.00 per 100.
CocoB iVeddeliann, 2 Inch pots. fine. $15.00 per 100,

and larger plants from 20 cts. up.
PandanuN lltillH, 4 Inch pots, $25.00, and 5 Inch

pots, $.10.00 per 100, fine olants.
Pbl. White I'riiniila. strong 2i4 In. plants, $7-00a 100.
FEK>S— nave ahtmt 20.000 of fine assortment trom

2 Inch pots. In fine condition, $3.00 a 100 ; $27.50 a 1000.

JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, tlleghany Pa.

L. D. TELEPHONE 872.
Mention the FlorlBts" Exchange when writing.

FERN

I

WE MAKE A SPECIALTY t^'d^^ifhTresl

Fern Spores, saved at our own nureerieB. Bj
exercising a little care and sowinf? only th(
right varieties, you can quickly work up i
good stock of email Ferna that are indispens
ahle for many kinds of Florist work. Wt
furnish with all orders plain. simple direction
for cultivating. Minced Spores, suflBcen
for 3000 plants, il.OO; collection of 12 bes
varieties, e«ch in a separate envelope, post
paid, for $5.00.

EHEM C, MADDEN, Short Hills J. J

XT. S. Exotic Nurseries.
Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing

PALMS

CHEAP FOR 30 DAYS.

Tn,

In

Nn,

Price

rrf.

pots

liiKh

eav'a

per'O

l.ci-li

Arocn Lutesccns

.L'U

(1-8

a-n

»0 35

»3I

S

10-12

S-4

.60

51

.4 11

4

13-15

a-4

120

1I.(

• < 11

4%

lH-20

a-t

1.60

151

Areca Rubra

.S

10-12

3-1

.70

6.1

4

15-18

-4

1 .50

131

Keiilia Bclmorennn

.4

12-16

3-4

3,00

26 1

ft

15-16

4-1

5,00

45 (

•1 11

B

20-24

4-5

7.50

70 1

4

12-14

3-4

3I«1

26 (

!i

15-16

4-5

5(H)

451

1. 11

fi

20-24

4-5

750

7111

3

10-12

4-5

65

5.1

4

1.5-lS

4-5

1 10

131

11 11

5

18-20

4-5

3 50

321

Seaforchia EleffanB.

.»

10-12

3-1

SO

7.1

.4

15-18

3-1

1.30

13.1

Thefe plants are all strung and ready fr,
larger pots. All orders must be acccmpanie
by the cash. Address all orders to

W. J. HESSER, PLATTSMOUTH, NEB

Proprietor of PALM GARDENS.
Mention tbe Florlms* Bxchange when writing

^^^^^^^S^^^^^i

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS

Fine 2 inch pot plants, $4.00 per 100.

ASPARAGUS SPII.EMGERI, 3-inch pot plants per 100, $3 00

SMILAX, 2-iDch potplants " 300

BEGONIA MAKJICAXA AVREA, the flnest of iill the ornamentol

leaveii Begonias *' 5.00

BOUGAINVILUEA GI.,ABRA SAMDERIANA " 6.00

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

ROSE HILL NURSERIES

lmportant!==For Growing.

Seedlings, land 2 leaves, from seed
pans, $6.50 a 100; $60.00 a iOOO.
2-inch pots, $10.00 a 100.
23^-lnchpots, $14.00 a 100.

All First Class Stock. Last Chance before repotting same. Send fur Sample.

SIEBRECHT & SON, New Rochelle, N. Y.

Mention the Florista' Exchange when writing.

NEPHROLEPIS WASHINGTONIENSIS

/^RDERS for this valuable nev
Fern are now requested b;
the raiser. It is probably the mos
"■ distinct variety of its class, am

will be as extensively grown and admired as its elegant companion from Boston. The plant sent to Kew Gardens, England, for identificatioi
was described by the director there as " a variety of N. Splendens," a plant known to Botanists, but not in commerce. Its habit is boldly up
light, fronds covered with silvery scales (very woolly in seedlings), grows seven to ten feet high, broad and massive, and makes a mos
desirable decorative pot plant. Requires a cool house, grows and propagates freely; it is very hardy, not at all brittle, and gives a very fin
effect Rvnonrr long stem roses when cut fronds are used.

( Strong plants in 5 in. pots, $2 eacii; $ 1 8 a doz.
PRICE " 4 '• I " ' 9 "

( " 2 " .50" 40 a 100

I

A few Large Plants,

8 and 10 Incli.
.mS.OO to *10.00 eacli

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing:.

John H. Ley, s:;i, Washington, D. G.

i

Tune 17, 1899.

Thb Pi-orists' Exchange.

637

Springfield, Mass.

The iMxlilitig- plant businoss lias turned
mt as we ])re(lk'ted it would early ia tlie
■season; everyone is happy, everything
beinj? sold out. Good [)riees wei*e realized.

The protracted dry season still remains-
^'arnations in the field look tired, and it we
:io not have rain pretty soon everything
will dry up. The rose bug has njade his
appearance, and grape vines aud ro.ses
outside will suffer— hand picUing aud
;rushing under foot is the remedy.

Alfred Duekletou is building a rose
house, .SO X 25 feet, -'i span. He will heat
it by steam from a Dean boiler. He ex-
pects to finish and plant it with roses in
three weeks.

C. F. Fairfield will plant three houses
with roses and three with carnations.
The latter will be planted out under glass
u a week or so. E. D. Shaw tried the ex-
periment last year with good results and
jthers in this locality are to follow suit
this year. H. G.

f»«.|>f'« \ po" HANDLING COLLECTIONS
."'r^whlrel FoR SECURING REPORTS

Fi>R INFOKMATIoN WRITE

FHE NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOAKD OF TRADE.

C. S. LODEU. Sec'y, 271 Broadway, New York.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

EVERY FLORIST wj A ¥ I
onKbt to imsiTRE r^ ^11

HISGLASSa}{:aln8t 1 Iim.Al^

FOB PiRTICULARS ADDRKSB

JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y, Saddle River, N.J

M*»ntlon the FlorlBtB' ETchanKe when wrltlnK

THE

BEST!

[FOR SALE BY

Seed Stores.

For Free
Pamphlet,
write to
locistille

[Sfibit Cored
Tobacco Co.

[Louisville, K;

Mention the Florlata' Eiohange when writing.

pOMBINING the
v^ qualities of an
absolute insi^ct exter-
minator with thoseof
a viiTiirnus fprtilizer.
Ilecom mended and In
use by the foremoet
florlBta and nurserymen
In ilie land. For Sale at
ttie Seed Stores.

ROSE MFG. CO.,

NlagaraFalls, NewYork

Mention the Floriets' Exchange when writing.

Tobacco Stems

FRESH, CLEAN, STRONG,
300 pound bales, $1 ,50. Ton, $9.00

m-zivxrsrx^'z mushroom spawn

$6.50 per 100 lbs.

H. G. F4UST & CO., !^1<«*n rU^; PHIH., Pi.

Mfmlon the FlorlsU' Exchanjr* when writing.

DOC5 not
injurC' the,j>-^
most sensitive
plaiits. Vsed for
fumigation or spray-
ing'indoors orout.
aoo pounds of to-
bacco in one pint-
of Nikotccn .>*•-«• j^

5old by Seedsmen.
Circular free.

^ShabcuraDipOi,

to.N

i4avc3

Km

Simplicity in Greenhouse Construction.

During our long experience we have not only made many improvements
in greenhouses, but we have so simplified the construction that building a
greenhouse is no longer a matter so full of complications as to tax the
patience and the ingenuity of even the most intelligent mechanic. Our

Clear Cypress Building Material

L'

is worked out in the best manner ready to be put up, and we furnish our
customers such complete detail drawings that any workman of only ordinary
capabilities can put It up correctly.

Write for Circulars
or Estimates.

Lockland Lumber Co.,

LOCKLAND, OHIO.

?

Uentlon the FloHsts' Exchan ge when writing

GUT FLOWEB BOIES

Three awards for superiority.
Send for illustrated list. . . .

EDWeraUBOBKEB'SS-

Mpntinn the Florists' Exchange when writing.

STANDARD ♦ POTS.

We are now ready to supply a superior
quality of Pots in unlimited quantities.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.

A. H. HEWS & CO.,

NORTH CAMBRIDGE, - MASS.

Mention the Florlat.' Eiohanre when writing

STANDARD FLOWER POTS

First Quality.
IX in., per 1000, .»2 40

2 in., ■' .. 2 75
ZM in., " .. 3 35

3 in., •■ .. 4 10

Cream Color.

3^1 in.,per 1000, t 4 95

4 in., " « 20

5 in., " 10 80

6 in., " 16 60

Packages extra.

C. HENNECKECO.'""-^';^"'

Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing

STANDARD FLOWER POTS!

Packed In Bmall crates, easy to handle.
Price per crate

1500 2 In. pots In crate, $4.88

1500 2M '• •■ 5.25

1500 2JJ " •' 6.00

10003 •' '• 5.00

mom " " 5.80

5001 " " 4.50

3205 " " 4.51

144 6 '• " 3.16

Price per crate
120 7 In. pots In crate, »4.20
60 8 '• " 3.00

3.6(1

48 9
4810
2411
2412
1214
616

4.80
3.60
4.80

" • 4.50

Seed pans, same price as potfl. Send for price list
of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging Basket*. Lawn
Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off for cash with order.

HILFINCER BROS. POTTERY,

OR.-.. FORT EDWARD, N . Y.

August Rolkbr & Sons, New York Agenta,

52 Det Stbkbt, Nbw Tork City.
Mention the FlorlsU' Ex.»hanK* when writing.

BRANrii WAKKHOUBESt
Csarnej and WpiUIJ* Avf nn»i, J^rvej City, V.tf.
JKflksoii At*. M r«ar>on St., Long IsUnd CU7, N. T.

FBUIT m FIOWER PUTES

Seed Packet! and Supplies ot all l<lnds tor
NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS and SEEDSMEN

SEITD ^"025 FRICE I.IST.
Stock Cuts, 10c. per square Inch. Engraving by all
processes. Printing and Lithographing.

Illuatrnted CntaloBiies a Specialty.

VREDENBURG & CO., - Rochester, N.Y.

Mention the FlorlBta' Eichangp when wrltlnR,

BOSTON FLORIST LETTEB CO.

Manufacturers Of FLORISTS' LETTERS.

Dlro«njloiu of
thle box. n iB.
lOQtr by 18 In.
wide and IS In.
high. SeectlonB.

Tlut wooden box nicely i>taliied and TarnUhed,
18x80x19 made In two Kectlonn. one for each Klze
letter. aWen away with Orttt order of 600 letter*.
^lock Letters. \^ or 2 Ineh site, per 100. $1.00.

Script L«tteri.$4 00.
Faitener with eaoh letter or word.
Used by laadinK Oorliti everywhere and for
■ale by all wholesale flo lito and supply dealers.

N. F, McCarthy, Treas. & Hanager,

i'S^^li boston: mass. Mrw'u^..

U^ntinn ih* morlntit' KxchanBr^ wh*»n wr-Htiig

eutscae Qartne^/eituivo

Largest Ci. culation of any German
Horticultural Publication.

Subscrlhers and Ciirrespondents In every part of the
world Profusi'ly Illu»trated and practical articles
covering the wbole Odd ot gardening give the must
trustwurthv and <]iilcki-st reniiils aliout all progress In
horticulture In Kurupcan and other i-ountrles.

As an Advertising Medium It offers the best facilllUs
for opening foreign business relallons-

Publlshed Weekly. Subscription price t3 0ll per year,
mailed free to all countries. Sample copies free.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. 1 Mention the Florists' Kxchange when writing.

Mention Che Florlatg' Exchange when writing.

Nnrserymen, Seedsmen and Florists

Wishing to do business with
Europe should send for the

"HORTICULTURAL
....ADVERTISER"

This is the BritiBhTradePaper.be-
ing rend weekly by all Horticultural
traders ; it Is also taken by over 1000
of the beat Continental liouses. An-
nual subscription to cover cost ot
postage, 75 cents. Address

EDITORS OF THE " H. A."

Chllwell Nurseries, NOTTS, ENGLAND,
Mention the Florlets* Exchange when writlnff.

GEORGE RIPPERGER,

SHEEP MANURE

I buve now on hand a large quantity of
Al SHKEP MANURE. t^Bend for Price

Lint aiifi Sample .

BeHt Fertilizer for Top DresHinar.

^'"or^scy'nSr^t^'- LONG ISLAND OITY.

Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing.

SHEEP MANURE

Cleiiiii.-il and prt- pared c'sprefiely for florists' use.

^ou will lind It the genuine artlch.'. For reference

to lt9 Ijelng flrst-clasa, I refer you to Henry F. MIchell.

1018 Market Street. Philadelphia. Pa. Trial bags of 150

ib8., $2.50 ; per ton, $^5 00. >^ ton at ton rate.

Cash Wnii Oedkk.

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

1012 Ontario St., PHILA., PA.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing
♦♦< ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦«

jBOUE DIEHLl

By tlie Bag:, X

Xon or Carload. X

- WRITE US FOR QUOTATIONS.

ELLIS & POLLWORTH

♦ MILWAUKEE, WIS. *
i** ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦

Mention the FlorltttH' Exrhang«* wh»n wrltlnK.

nmmmiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimimiiiiiiiiimmii^

Wlien pieparing for tiie
Fall and Winter trade,
do not forget to use

JADOO FIBRE
Mi JADOO LIQUID

The results will be astonish-
ing and profitable.

Our new Catalogue you will find
interesting and instructive.

1 THE AMERICAN JADOO CO., 1

811 Fairmount Ave., E

PHILADELPHIA, PA. |

^imiminmiimimiiiimmiinmiiiimimimimiiiiiiiiiiiiim

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

RED TOWERS BRAND

BONE MEAL

FOR FLORISTS

lOO lb. bag, #1.75 -JOO lb. bag, W3.U.5

Vi ton, »7.50 % ton, »14.50

1 ton, «3g.0O

F. O. B. Bridgeport, Conn.

— ALSO —

Odorless Lawn Dressing

and

....Garden Fertilizers.

TEEMS, CASH WITH ORDER

RED TOWERS GREENHOUSES

HACKENSACK, N. J.

Mention the Florist*' EiOhange when writln«.

638

The F=lorists' Exchange.

W. S. ALLEN,

17 West aSth St., New York.

BLAUVELT & GUTTMAN,

36 W. 27th St., NEW YORK,

lolesale hmm TUs

Conalgnments of flrst-clasfl stock solicited.

Orders by mall or telepraph receive tbe best of

attention. tWi-uuss 1463-18tli St.

CUT FLOWER EXCBANGE

404-412 E. 34th St., N.Y., near Ftrry.

Open every Morning at 6 O'clock a.m. for the

Sale of Cut Flowers.
TbiB l8 not a commliBlon house ; the market I

conalBta of IndUidual stands.
' Wall Space for Advertising Purposes to Rent
J. DONALDSON, SECRETARY.

DECKER. BLAUVELT GO.

WHOLKBALK DEALERS IN I

CUT FLOWERS- PLANTS

42 W. 28th St., New York.

ConslgnmentB solicited. Shipping orders will

receive pri>ini)t ami careful attentlou.

TELRPunNKi;;WT-lHTH Street.

WM. H. CUNTHER,

Wholesale Florist

VIOLETS AND CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

CoQSIgnmentB Solicited.

30 West 29th St., New York.

Telephone. 2300— 38tli S'reet.

MICHAEL A. HART,

Wholesale i Commission Florist,

44 W. 2»th St., New York.

1307 38tta 8t.

Telephone

Jk.\l klnili of Boiei, Yloleti
a ipeoialtr.
ORDERS PROMPTLT ATTENDED TO.

and CarnatlODi

EDWARD C. HORAN,

Wholesale Florist

Ho. 34 W. 29th St.. New York.

Tbe Btide, Mermet and American Beauty,
Specialties.

JULIUS LANG,

Wholesale Florist

53 "WEST 30tli ST.

Oon8le:DmeDtfl Solicited. NEW YORK,

McKELLAR & WINTERSON,

"Wholesale Commission Jobbers

In Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies.
45, 47, 49 WABASH AVENUE,

Manufacturers of Wire Work.
- - CHICAGO, ILL.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND, wx^ox.:es^x.e

CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
No. 67 Bromfleld St. and 18 Chapman Place, BOSTON, MASS.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Names and Varletlea

FRANK MILLANG,

Wholesale Commission Dealer In

CUT FLOWERS

408 E. 34th ST., NEW YORK CITY.

Cat Flower Exchange. Telephone Call, 1054-38th.

Mention tb. Florlau' £xctaaiue when wrHlns.

A. Bkautt, fancy— Bpeolal.

*' extra

No. 1

" Culls & ordinary

Bride

Bridesmaid

Hoste

„ Jacqueminot

S K. A. Victoria

« La Prance ordinary.. .

O *' extra

Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan

Nlphetos

PapaGontler

Perle

Souv. de Wootton

OKOHIDS— Cattleyas

Cypripediums

Dendroblum formosum.

" others

C Inf'r grades, all colors.
M ( White....

e Standard) Pink

.2 Varieties ") Red

C ( Yel.&Var,

g •Fancy— I White . . . .

i (The hlgheit J E'°,''

ea standard tar) { Yel.&Var

^_ Novelties

Adiantom

A8PARAO0S

Callas

Daisies

Gladiolus

Lilies

Lily of the Valley

Mignonette— ordinary.. .

I *' fancy

PEONIES

Pansies

Smilax

Sweet Peas

New York

rune 16 1899

Boston

June l.'j 1899

15.00 to 20

in. 00 to 1,'i

•2.00 to 10,

1.011 to 2

: .60 to 3

.60 to 3

I.... to .

.75 to 1

3,00 to 6

1.00 to 3

.... to ..

.... to ..

2.00 to 4.

1.00 to 2.

.... to ..

.... to ..

1.00 to 3.

.... to ..

35.00 to 411.

.... to 35.

.... to ..

6.00 to 8.

.15 to .

.15 to

.15 to

.15 to

.15 to

1.00 to 1,

i.on to 1,

1.00 to 1,

i.no to 1

1.511 to 2

.35 to

15.00 to 40

4.00 to 6

.15 to

4,00 to 6

4.00 to 5

1,00 to 2

1.00 to 2

.... to .

i.ro to 2

.... to ,

10,00 to 16
.20 to

.... to .

.... to .

.... to .

Philadelphia

Jure 14. 1899

10.00 to 15,0(1
6,00 to 8,0('
2.00 to 4,0(
.... to ....
1.00 to 4.01
1.00 to 4.01
.... to ....
.... to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to ....
.... to ....
1.00 to 4.0(1
.... to
.... to
.... to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to

.25 to

.40 to

.40 to

.40 to

,40 to

,60 to

.60 to

,60 to

,60 to
l.no to

,75 to

.... to 60.00
.... to ....

.35 to ..5f
6.00 to 10.00
2.00 to 6.01
1.00 to
1.00 to
.... to
1.00 to

.... to ....
lO.i'O to 13, Of"

.25 to .36

.... to

.... to

.... tn

i.W

i'.ob

.75

l,6f'
1,00

2.00
1.60

2.0t

Baltimore

June 14, 1899

11,01
6,0(1

20,00 to 25.00
12.00 to 20,00
8,00 to 16,00
2.00 to 5,01
2,0" to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
2.00 to
4.00 to
.,.. to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
.... to ...
.... to 60. 0(
.... to 20.00

... to ....
8,00 to 12,61

.20 to .50

.50 to 1.00

.50 to

.60 to

,50 to

1,00 to

... 1,(10 to

7.1 i.nn to

1.00 to
.... to

.75 to ..„
35.00 to 60.00
.... to

,50 to
4.00 to
4,00 to
3.00 to
.... to ....
.... to ....
.... to ....
,... to ....
15.00 to 20.01

.35 to .76
.... to
.... to
.... to

1,00

4.00

1.00
1.0(1
1,00
1.6(
1,.50
1,6"
1,5'
2,0(
1,00

1,0(
6.00
6.00
4,00

Buffalo

June 14, 18!

to ..
... to . .
13.50 to 16.
4 00 to ;8.'
3.00 to 5,'
3.00 to 5.
.... to ..
.... to ..
2,00 to 5.
1.60 to 3.
4. 00 to 5.
.... to ..
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
1.(0 to
1.60 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to

.60 to

.75 to

.75 to

.75 to

.75 to
1,35 to
1.25 to
1,35 to
1.25 to

.... to

.... to -
35,00 to 75

.... to

.... to
3.00 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to .

..,, to .

.... to
15.00 to 2C
16 to
,.. to .
... to .
... to .

6,00

6.00

.76

1,00
1.00.

1.00

30.00 to 30.00
10.00 to 30.00
6,00 to 10 00
3,00 to 6.00
2.00 to
2,00 to
.... to
.... to
3,00 to
,... to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
.... to
2.00 to
.... to
3,00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to

.40 to

.60 to

.50 to

.60 to

.60 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
l.OO to
1.00 to
.... to

.75 to
50.00 to 60.00
.... to
.... to
3,00 to
5.00 to
3.00 to

.... to

.... to
1,00 to

.... to ....
12.00 to 16.00
25 to .50
..to ....
.. to ....
..to ....

8.00/

i'.oo]
i'.ool

.60

1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
2.00
2,00
2,00
2,00

i'.flii

6,00
8.00
4.00

3.00

I For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see our Correspondence Colamna.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful Inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,

^^2y}nolesa.le Florist

Beginning June IDth to .July 1st will be open from 6.30 A. M , to 8 P. M.
During the Summer, commencing July 1st, will close 6 P. M.

.A.^v;£. BE.£i-"CJTIE]3 a,rLd. '^.^^IjIj'EI'S' Ou-x Specialties.

1612-14-16-18 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA, PA

PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO., LTD,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

LONG DISTANCE PHONE
2157.

WRITE FOR PRICE LIST.

CONSIGNMENTS
SOLICITED.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 705 Penn Ave., PITTSBURG, Pa.

HOLTON S HUNKEL CO.,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
Manulacturerset Wire Designs,

457 MilwaukeeSt. MILWAUKEE, WIS.

'Phone Main 874. P, O. Bos 103.

Wholesale Florists, j^ jobbers m

V-f/f^ SUPPLIES

Always on
CARNATIONS,
BRIDESMAIDS,
BRIDES.

yj, ' FLORISTS' VASES.

Horticultural Auctioneers.
84 Hawley Strbbt, BOSTON.

iAi. F=. SHERIDMN

Wholesale Oommlsitlon Dealer tn

CUT FLOWERS

39 West 28th St., New York.

Telephone, 2U— 38th St.

PRICI LIST SBNT ON APPLIOATION.

FBAMS H. TBAENDLT, CBABl.aa SOHBNOE.

TRAENDLY & SCHENCK,

Wholesale Florists,

•■ W. 28th St. and CUT FLOWER EXCHANQI,
NEW YORK.

Telephone ML-lSth Bt.

^7~ConalSDmenti Solicited

JOHN YOUNG,

Wholesale Florist

51 WEST 28th ST.,

NEW YORK.
CYC AS PALM LEAVES Always on Hand,

HICKS & CRAWBUCK,
Wholesale Commission Florists,

110 LIVINGSTON ST., |||i|

Consignments Solicited. BROOKLYN, N. Y.

Elfreil H. LaDjjjalir,

CUT FLOWERS, STRICTLY WHOLESALE |

19 Boerum Place, BROOKLYN, N. Y.
Open to receive ConslnDmenta of
CHOICE FLOWERS at any time.

Mention tbe Florist*' Slxchan^e when wrltlns.

THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.,
Wholesale Florist,

-43 West aSth Street,

NEW YORK.

WM. J. BAKER,
Wholesale Florist,

J432 So. Penn Square,

j«j«PHILADELPHIA, PA.

DUMONT & CO.,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

No. 1305 FUbert St., FhUadelphia.

'PHONK, 8923 D.

CUT FLOWERS

New England HeadquarterB for

AMERICAN BEAUTIES

Of which we make a Bpeclalty.
WELCH BROS.,

15 PROVINCE ST.. BOSTON, MASS.

MenUon the Fiorina* Sxchaii«« when wriung.

JUDe 17, 1899.

The F=i-orisxs' Exchtxnge.

639

Headquarters in Western New York

FOR

ROSES, CARNATIONS

And all kinds of Seasonable Flowers.

61VE ^_^^^ WS

TRIAL

WM. F. KASTING. whoiepie

481 Washington Street, Commission

Buffalo. N. Y. Flofis'

Also Dealer in Florists' Svpp/ii'S & Wire Designs.

Kxrhanef wh**n writ I PR.

FRED. EHRET,

Wholesale Florist

1403 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE,
PHILADELPHIA.

GEO. M. MOSS,
Wholesale Florist 1

32 South 17th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Long Distance 'Phone, 14330 D.

Conilgnments of ctiolce ROSES, CARNATIONS,

VIOLETS solicited.

Fine VALLEY In stock at all tiroes.

LEO NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist

17 N. JUNIPER ST.,
'""fho„"^so"s A Philadelphia.

CONSIONItlENTS SOLICITED.

EDWARD REID,

Wholesale Florist

1526 Ranstead St.. PHILADELPHIA,

Bet. Market and Chestnut Sta. i

ALL CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON,

Ielbpbone 3966 A.

BASSETT & WASHBURN,

Wholesale Dealere and Growers of

CUT FLOWERS

76 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO, ILL.
Greenhouies at Hinsdale, III.

L. D. 'Phone at CblcaKO. Main 2i3.

L. U. 'Phone at Hinsdale, No. 10.

REINBERG BROS.

WHOLESALE GROWERS OF ^c c"> <l>< >■■ orders on abort notice

CH^ with all leading varieties of ROSES

• ■X k|#%«JA«^M^ ■■"' CARNATIONS. We are Headquar-

U L I I U W W r 9 ters for FINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

^°°o°f°gl"s's. salesroom, 5 1 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL,

600,000 FEET
OF GLASS.

Mention the FlorlBta' Kxchanire when writlnir.

REED & KELLER

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

122 W. 25th Street,
„ , ^ „ NEW YORK CITY.

Mention the Florlnts' Bxctiange when writing

NINETEEN HUNDRED IDEAS !

Catalogue Covers, Display Cards and Effects, origioally designed to order,
and fiuislied in Nature's true colors. Correspondence now invited.

DAN'L B. LONG, publisher, BUFFALO, N. Y.

Meptloo tbe Blorlata* giehang^ wfa«Tt wn»j«»

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Names and Varieties

KENNICOTT BROS. COMPANY,

Wholesale Cnt Flowers

Bbadtt, fanoy— special

" extra

No. 1

*' Culls & ordinary

Bride

Bridesmaid

Hoste

, Jacqueminot

( K. A. Victoria

► La France, ordinary..

t " extra

■ Mermet..

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan

Niphetos

Papa Gontier

Perle

Soiiv. de Wootton

O'RCHIDS-Cattleyas....

Cypripediums

Dendrobium formosum..

" others

InfV grades, all colors.
I White....
Standard
Varieties

r

M

♦Fancy-

Pink

Red

Yel.&Var.
White....

Pink

Red

Yel.&Var.

"5 (•The hlf^hest
•j (mules of
CD standard rar)

t. Novelties

Adiantum

a sparaods

Callas

Daisies

Gladiolus

Lilies

Lily of the Valley

Mignonette— ordinary...

'* fancy

PEONIES

PAN8IE8

Smilax

Sweet Peas

Chicaco

June 14, 1899

30.00 to

13.00 to

8.00 to

6.00 to

2.00 to

3.00 to

.... to

.... to

3.00 to

... to

.... to

.... to

2.00 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

3.00 to

.... to

40.00 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.25 to

.611 to

.50 to

.60 to

.50 to

l.OII to

1.00 to

1.00 to

2.00 to

.... to

.76 to

40.00 to

6.00 to

.35 to

4.00 to

6.00 to

4.00 to

.... to

.... to

4.00 to

.... to

10.00 to

,60 to

... to

... to

... to

35.00
15.00
10. «l
8.0(
6.00
4.00

5.00

6!6o

i'.W

60! 66

.4r

.76
.7.5

!76
2.00
2.0(1
2.0(1
3.r«

i!66

50.00

8.00

.311

6. on

8.00
5.00

8.00

15!66

.76

St. Louis

June 13, 1899

40.00 to
.'.5.00 to
10. CO to
4.00 to
3.00 to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to

.60 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
1.00 to
■35.00 to
.... to

.36 to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to

.40 to
12.60 to

.35 to
.... to
.... to
.... to

50.00
35.(10
20.01
8.(0
5.011
6.0(

6.00

5.00

4,00

.76
1..5I
1..5I
1.6('
1.61
2.01
3.(K
2.0(
2.0(

i!26
60.0(1

8, Of
4.00

.6(1

16.01

.60

Cincinnati

June 12, 1899

...to 16.00

...to

...to

...to

.00 to

.00 to

... to

...to

.00 to

...to

...to

...to

.00 to

... to

... to

...to

.00 to

...to

...to

...to

...to

... to

...to

00 to
.00 to
...to
...to
.60 to
.60 to
.50 to
...to
...to
...to
...to
...to
...to
... to
...to
.00 to
... to ....
... to ....
...to ....
...to ....

.00 to 13,60
.35 to .60
... to ....
... to ....
... to ....

4,0(
4,00

4,00

4.00

3,00

.60
1,3,5
1,26

2,0(1
2.00
2,0(1

1,0(1

4,00

Mllwaulcee

June 13, 1899

6,00 to 20,00
3. .50 to 16,01
8,00 to 10,00

3,10 to
4,00 to
4,00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
,,,. to
4.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
4,00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
,76 to
,75 to
,75 to
.... to
1.60 to
l,.9n to
1,60 to
1,50 to
..,, to
.75 to

6,0(1
6,00
6,00

6.66

1,00

Toronto

June 14, 18!

1,01
1,00

1,00

i'.bi

2,01
2,0(
2,00

i'.oi

to 80,00
to

to
4,00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
... to
4,00 to
.... to

6,00
1,01

to 16.00
,60 to .76
...to
... to
... to

.... to
.... to
,... to
.... to
.60 to
.60 to
.60 to

to

.... to
.... to
.... to
.60 to
.76 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.75 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
..60 to
.76 to
.60 to
.60 to
... to

i.ro to

1.00 to
1,00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to

1.00 to

.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to

.25 to
.... to

.40 to
.... to
.... to
.... to

6,00
6,00
4,00

6,00
6,00

,76
1.60
1.50
1.60

2! 66
2.00
2.00

2,00
6,00

'!66

3.00

6,00

.76

i.'66

42 and 44 E. Randolph Street,

CHICAGO, ILL.

WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY.

WIETOR BROTHERS,

BUCOBfiBORB TO

ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO.,

Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers

OFFIOB AND BALK8R00M,

61 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO.

HeadQuarters for AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

C. A. KU£HN,

WiOLESAlE FLORIST,

.1122 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo.

k COMPLETE LINE Or WIBB DESIGNS.

Mention tk. Florists' E^chan^e when wTlUn«,

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see oar Correspondence Columns.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful Inquiry, and while we do not
euarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

CUT STRINGS, 8 to 10 ft.
long, 50c. per string.

Shipped to any part of the country.

Bar±g3n.-toa2L, Is/Lass.

Exchange when writing.

ELLIOTT,

Mention the Florlsta'

OUR JUNE OFFER

IIUMORTELI^ES. red, white and blue, or purple,
$2.50 the rl.izpn bunches: yellow, 82.00 the dozen
t'APE FI.OWKKS, alb.. 60c. : selected. $1 00 a Ih
V\ CAS KKAVES, prepared hb to size, at 35, -lO. 50,

C.fc^lETLRi I10l'<illl'.T ll(M,I>bR!S. of tin, painted green, the dozen at 70 cts. and 90 cts. Ten dit

ceut. tor caHli with urder. bee our trade Hat mailed on application.

Mention thia paper, AUCUST ROLKER & SONS. 52 Dey St., New York

TBE CEFREY LETTER CO.,

_lManufacturers of Plorlsts' Letters. The best and
most artistic letter on the market. Pat. Jan. 3d, 1893.

PRICE :— 1^ or 3 inch letters, per hundred $l.6i

Script letters, ** 3.5('

Office and Factory, 446 Tremont St., Boston, Mass

CnAS. L. RAZOnx, Manaokb.

AGENTS:

The Flower Market, Boston. | McKellar & Wlnterson, Chicago

Emil. Steffens, New York. | n. Bayersdorfer & Co., Phlla.

Agents wanted in all large cities. Telephone 716-3 Tremont
the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing.

ST. LOUIS

Cut Flower Co.,

Wholesale Florists,

1333 PINE STREET

St. Louis, rio.

: MICHEL PLANT - 5

S -^^BULB CO. !

■ ■

■ ST. LOUIS, mo. ■

■ ■

Mention the FlnrlBtg' Eiphange when wrltln*.

E. G. HILL & CO.

Wholesale Florists

RICHMOND, INDIANA.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writ I up.

Galax Leaves.

CHAS. H. RICKSECKER, Llnvllle, N. C

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

A NEW CROP OF

HARDY GUT FERNS

Fancy nrdiiKt'i'r.
f Cau Uirnlah yon either.

Sphagnum Voss. Laurel,

Bouquet Green,

Loose uT In roping.
All orders by mall or dis-
patch gladly waited on.

Thos. Collins, "K°!'-

Mention the Florists' EJxehanjfe when writing

HIILIII LEIIVES

AND

LeuGOttioe Sprays

FOR SPRING AND SUMMER USE

Write for prices to

HARLAN P. KELSEY,

8uiid^irg°" Boston, Mass.

Mention th« Florlatw' Exchange when writing.

FERNS! FERIMS!

Shipped Inany qnanilty, from 1000 to 100,000 at a time.
Write for prices.

FINE LAUREL FESTOONING, *5.^' P^r loo

' yards.
F1.0WEItIN(J I.AUREI., 50c. per hunch, extra
nice, (wainx Lieaves, MoNses, Ere* Etc.

CROWL FERN CO. "«?-';r° Boston, Mass.

M<>nt1nn fh(- F]nr|B«o' Krfhwng*' wh^n WT-IUny

Moe SiUe

Just the thing
for tying
bouquets and
stringing
Smilax.

Manufactured Expressly for Florists

BT

JOHN C. MEYER & CO.,

87 Summer St., Boston, Mass.

Men Hull the Florists' Kxc/iange wuea writing-

640

The F^l-orists' Exchange.

WITH THE "INCOMPARABLE"

BORDEAUX NOZZLE!

..S.-.I MI, •■*V.<rl.l\ HovI" Srii-avine Outfits.

. .■i^hv.vv. vrRnociJC lire KET

■.nrp.iu-iit IVLnUOLnL (*I»KAVKIE
Muketi KniiilHlon n lillt^ Pumplnj;.

THE DEMlNQ'ca.'kALEM, OHIO.

Twilve varieties of Siiravera. PMII'S OK
ALL KIM>S. Wiile us.ir^ur lleri'l UVslern
Agents, Hi-iiDlnn Jb lliilibell, Chiciiiro. !tts.

CaUlojfue and fnrnnilas iii;iiled i-'KEE.

Hxi'ftiinK*- *fi>-r. i\riiinB

RUBBER HOSE

For Florists, Seedsmen ....
Nurserymen, Gardeners, Etc.

« inch Special Hose $2ii.0n per 100 feet.

clinch 7 ply 15.00 per 100 feet.

MinchSply 12.50 per 100 feet.

44 inch 7 ply 12.50 per 100 feet.

?iinoh4 ply 111.00 per 100 feet.

J4inch 4 ply and 5 ply 10.00 per 100 feet.

Made in 25 feet or 53 feet lengths.

Couplings attached, ready for use.

mianufacturers' Rubber Co., New York City.

!.> VESEV STREET.

•fLiTitf-in thf PlnrtBtp' KxfhaiKTp when writlag.

ADOO FIBRE and
ADOO LIQUID

Vill do air that is claimed
If Intelligently Used ^* J*

TRY THEM !

HOTHOUSE GLASS

All Sizes a Specialty.

C. S. WEBER & CO.

4 Desbrosses Street, New York.

Mciitiun Che Florists' Exchange when wriiine

SUMMERJMMYINTER

By Using

Standard Greenhouse Boilers

One cent gets our Catalogue.

GIBLIN & CO., = Utiea, N. Y

Imi ImproTsd Chllenge

liuller bearing eel'-ollfng devise,
aiiiuinatlc stop, solid link chain
iiiLiki'8 the IMPROVED CHAL-
LENGE tbe most perfect apptt-
rams In the market.

Write for catalogue and prices
before placing your orders else-
where.

Quaker City Machine Co.,

RICUMOND, INI).

Mention the FlnrlBtn' RxchanKe when wrlttDB

^i^sBy^

^ Balanced r '

FOR PAKTKTL.VRS ADDRESS

E. A. ORfflSBY, Melrose Jass.

Mention the PlorlstB* ExchauKe when wrltlns.

For'Calklnff

Cast Iron

Pipe.

For
Slopping
Leaks*.

SMOOTH OK JOINTS
SMOOTH ON GISTINGS

SMOOTH ON MFG. CO.,

S47 Communipaw Ave., JERSEY CITY, N. J.

Vbkkland Tompkins, B. S., Chemist and Manager.
Mention the Fi>rlats' Exchanr« when writing

MASTICA

FOR GLAZING GReENHOUSES.

Proven snperlor to puuy easier tu apply and stays on.
Not affected by extremes of weather. Endorsed by

Sromlnent florists. Send for descriptive circular o1
lastlca and Mastlca Glazln? MachlDes.

F. 0. PIERCE CO.,':?^''»T„"i'.'i';;"sT,"' New York.

McTi.lr^n tht* Flo

GLASS

For Qreenhouses, Qraperies,
Hotbeds, Conservatories,

and all other purposes. Get cub Fig-
ures BEFOBE Buying. Estimates freely
given.

N. COWEN'SSON,
392-94 W. Broadway, New York.

VTpntInn the Florists' Exchangp when writing

CYPRESS

BBEEWHflfllit
MATERIAL

OF ANY DESCRIPTIOK

•■ND FOR OATALOaUI.

IF YOU WANT A

GOOD SASH LIFT

For a Very Little Money Get

J.

THE

^NEW DEPRRTURt"
VENTIl.(\TIN& f^PPLia^'CE,

For Descriptive Catalogae Send to

D. CARMODY, EVANSVILLE, IND.

Mp'Otlnn ihe FlorlBis' Excbanee when writing

TILE^DRAINED LAND

JBOytB) Tl LE

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress.

BEST GRADES. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP.

A.DIETSGH&CO.shef'f'.Il'o"aveCHIGAGO,ILL

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GLASS

FOR GREENHOUSES, GRAP-
ERIES, CONSERVATORIES,
AND HOTBEDS.

GLASS

VANHORNE, GRIFFEN & CO.,

French and American Glass. *° JTo," SemSioh st. • NEW YORK

UeliLloU lliC t'lul •ei.o f.A'.lia t-^r n Ut l> Mnti:.*

INTERNATIONAL HEATER CO.

23T WATER ST., NEW YORK.
BOSTON, *7 UNION ST. CHICAGO, 86 E. LAKE ST.

^'.'rfn BOILERS '"GREENHOUSES

Over 50 years' experience. Write for Catalogue.

M-- M..n rhf FioriHTp- Kx< h:ing«i When wrltlns.

|]3 OF YOUR MONEY SAVED

BY BUYING NEW UP-TO-DATE

Gable and Pipe Ventilators. Soil Sifters, Insecticide Mixers.

^•"SEND FOR NEW ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE.-^

A. Q. WOLF K BRO., Dayton, Ohio.

, ...THE...

Gorton Side Feed Boiler

SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR

GREENHOUSE HEATING.

YOU WANT THE BEST. WE HAVE IT.

Send for Catalogue and investigate for yourself.

GORTON & LIDGERWOOD CO.

96 Liberty Street, New York.

•J%

M.C11L1LIII Llle h'l-.l l:-Ls ti

GLASS

We carry the largest
stock of Greenhouse
Glass in New York.

We make a specialty
of I6x24s and can
make special prices.

SELECTED BRANDS IN FRENCH AND AMERICAN.

HOLBROOK BROTHERS, 15 to 80 Beekman St., New York.

is the earliest, easiest worked and most pro-
ductive land. By usiiip tllpyou t?et rid orthe
surplus water and admit tlie air to the sMil —

^ri'-'lV.'''-ri'.'^rr'^" '"'^^ 'csult.-. ir. au-ri<:uU.ir«.-. My AGRICULTURAL
DRAIN TILE imrts t-vcry rciiuirfriitrrit. Maki- al.^.. Sewer Pipe Red
:iriii Firf Bru k. Chimney Tops Encaustic Side Walk Tile, etc. Wnt'e l.ir
V. liitt yuu vv Finland i^ricta. JuHN H. .'.\rK.SuN, 'Ji.' Ihira Avi^. Albany, N.Y.

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EXCLUSIVELY

A Greenhouse Heater.

Specially adapted for the work. Easy
to erect. Simple in operation. Eco-
nomical as to consumption of fuel.
Send for catalogue and list of prices.

MYERS & CO.

(E8TABLI8nED 1849.)

I5I8-I520 So. 9th St., Philadelphia.

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June IT, 18911.

The Florists' Exchange.

641

LORD $t BURNHAM CO.'S

CYPRESS HOTBED SASH AND FRAMES.

Adapted (or Vegetables, Violets, etc.

"The Best la
tlle Clieapest."

Superior In every respect. Frelglit allowance covers freight to most points in Eastern
and Miildle st.itea. Si-iid tu New York Otiioe for circular and price list. Senil fi eta. postage
for latt'Mt catalogue of Qreenliouse Heating and Ventilating. Scurllets.p
Patent Iroaliree nllouscCcnatruction. Estimates furnished for Cypres

tage forcatalogueof
"reenliouse niaterlal.

We Make Special Greenhouse PUTTY— Price on Application

NEW YORK OFFICE : GENERAL OFFICE AND WORKS:

ST. JAMES BUILDING, B'WAY AND 26TH ST. IR.VINGTON-ON-HUDSON, N. V.

...HAS POSITIVELY NO EQUAL FOR... -

STRENGTH, DURABILITY and NEATNESS.

Guaranteed for 10 years. Has a solid wheel and shaft cast In
one (malleable Iron). No slipping on Line Shaft as the case with
all others. Catalog^uefree.

Mention this paper.

•E. HIPPARD, Younestown, Ohio.

.±JE3L±ii....

SCOLLAY BOILER

6[

,EID.

HOT WATER OR STEAM.

Farsiinoton, Conn., March 9, 1SD6.
"The Tnvlncllile Holler you placed in my Carnation
houses has given great Batlsfacilon. I did aot have to
run the holler bard even when the theniiometer Btood
18 deg. below zero. It haa proved ' Invincible' in every
respect." Hugh Cbesney, Florist.

SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE AND PRICE LIST
Estimates Cheerfully Qlven.

JOHN A. SCOLLAY,

' INVINCIBLE." 74 and 76 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Domestic Water Supply

As we are frequently
asked whether our
Eider and Ericsson Hot
Air Pumps are arranged
for pumping from deep
wells (both open wells
and artesian), we show
here the enginesarranged
for doing this kind of
work. The Rider and the
Ericsson Hot Air Pumps
are as well adapted for
deep well work as when
used for pumping from
cisterns, rivers or springs.

For further information

send for catalogue " X "
to the nearest store. Cal-
and see engines in operl
ation.

RIDERERICSSON
ENGINE CO.

22 Ciortlandt St., New York. 86 Lake St., Chicago. 239 Franklin St., Boston.

40 North 7th St., Philadelphia. 092 Craig St., Montreal, P. Q.

22a Pitt St., Sydney, N. S. W. Teniente-Rey 71, Havana, Cuba.

Uenttob the Florlats' Exchaiige when writing.

liREEIIHODSE BEHTIIIMIP VE)ITIL)ITI|II!,

Horticultural Architecture and Building, s

ESTABLISHED 1844.

233 Mircar Strost, • NEW YORK.

FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS.

NINETEEN SIZES.
Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus.

Rosehouses, Greentiouaes, Etc., of Iroa

Frame Construction erected complet.

or the Structural Iron 'Work .iiip.

ped ready for erection.

Iron Frame Benches with th.
"Perfect Drainage Bench TI1»**

.r Slate Tops.

POSTAGE FOWL II^I^PaTRATED CATALOOUE. '

Steam and Hot Water Heating

Economically and Perfectly Installed by

HENRY W. GIBBONS,

138 LIBERTY STREET,
MK'W YORK.

EXPERT ADVICE AND PLANS FDRNISHED. ESTIMATES FREE.

■ HOT-BED
S GREENHOUSE

■ VENTILATOR

: GULF

CYPRESS BARS S

GREENHOUSE MATERIALS

IliLIISS.!

imates and Catalogues
Cheerfully Furnished.

MANUFACTURED BY

WHOIESILE.

S.JACOBS & SONS, :

Office, 406 W. 13th St.. Niw York. ■

Ft- dory Storerooms. Borough ol Queens. N.Y. ■

^ESTABLISHED 1859.-

THOS. W. WEATHERED'S SONS,

AND MANUFACTURERS OF

GreenlioDse BeallDii m VeoliiatlDg Hppaialiis

Greerihnu8P«, pIc , erpctpd complete of our Tatent Iron Frame
Cons ruction or of Wood and Iron combined or Wood alone.

HOT- BED SKSH, F=RK7i^ES, S^C,

IMPROVED SECTIONAL BOILER,
1899 MODEL

For Water or Steam Heating.

SECTIONAL VIEW.

A FEW POINTS CLAIMED FOR THIS BOILER.

Simplicity of conetructlon.

Sectional headers.

Sectional ash-pit.

Maximum vert'oal circulation.

Minimum friction.

Direct or indirect draft.

Smoke-box on front or bacl£.

Rapidity of water circulation.

Easily cleaned in every part.

Grates on level with flrc-door opeDlng.

Greatest amount of boiUr surface ex-
posed to radiant heat.

Heating- surfaces so arranged In flre-box
that the hot gases must strike every part
before entering combustion chamber.

Also CONICAL BOILERS, seven sizes and SELF-FEEDING BOILERS, two
sizes for small conservatories.

Send 4 ccntN for C'atnloicue Greenhouse Constrnctlon or Greenhouse Heatinff<

Office: 46 & 48 MARION ST., (New Elm St.,) NEW YORK.

VentloD th« Florlata' SIxchjuive when writing.

642

The J=i_orists* Exchange.

JiHif 17. 1«99.

FRESH TOBIGGO
STEMS!

SI. -10 ppr bale of
300 lbs.

W. C. BECKERT,

Cy^^^i^^T/ "' Seedsman,

"^^/lEt0^ ALLEGHENY, PA.

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KLONDIKE COSMOS.

From 2lQ. pota, per doz, 5Uc,; per 100, J3 50.
Red Alternauthera, from 2 In. pots, per 100. $1.50.
ELMER I. RAWLINGS, UuakertowD, Pa.
Mention the norlete' E«oh«.ng» wh^o writing.

P A MM AC From l}^ In. pots. Egandale. Mme.

V^'"'"'^*' Crozy, I'Ims Henderson. Austria,

Paul Marquant, AlpboDse Bouvler, at $5 per lOo.

ECHEVERIA SECUNDA GLAUCA,

13.00 per 100 ; fS.OO per 1000.

SEMPERVIVUM TECTORUM, SVer'wio.

SM I LAX , from 2 Incb pots, $2.00 per 100; |15 per 1000

C. BISEL.E.
llth nnd J^fl'ergou ^ts., Philndelphiai Fa.
Mention th» Florl«t»' BTChangg when wrltlmr.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Merry Monarch. P'^ rebus, Modesto,
Philadelphia, Whilld.n, V. Morel. M.
Dean, Bonnaffon, Yanoma, Pink and
White Ivorv. L. Canning, 2 Inch.
$2 00 per 100. feUow Ivory and
Pennsylvania (new), (JOc. per duz.

J. G. EISELE, - Philadelphia, Pa.

20th AND ONTARIO STS.
M-'ntlon the Florlata' Eichange when writing.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Stronp, healthy, extra One stock, not weak, short
pl.iiits, from 2^ It.ch pots, •^}^ cts- each ; :f2l) Oliper lOOU.
Never had such good plants before. EAKLY— Berg-
luann, Rubins n, Gl"ry of the PaclQc, S inpson, Whlll-
*i'n Lae^r. Lady Filzwrgrain Marie Louise, Ivory.
MlD>EASON TO LATE— Pink Ivo-y. Qnt-en. Cul-
11 ■gfordil. G. W Cblld^ L CannlDg. Mrs Black. Mrs.
P :T (ae. Mrs. Murdjck, Dalledouzr;. Mo esco, Major
B nnaffon. Cash With Obdhr, Px-kask

CHAS. ZIMMER, West Collingswood, N. J.

Mention the Flnrietw' RTfhnng** when writing.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Good strong, healthy Rtock of the following
well-i^nowD varletle-:
Mir." F. Bcr^mann Rosp Owen

Ivory Eugene Dallledouze

TheQueen w m h. Lincoln

Mrs. Jerome Jones Me -I G. Whilldln

EtoIledeLyon V H Hwllock

NIveua Culllngtordll

Minerva Bessie Burton

Liberty Modesto

Bonnaffon Mrs. Murdock

Mrs. J, J. Glessner J. O. Woodford

From 2>^ In. pots, 12.00 per 100 ; per 1000, $15.00.
Cash vriib Order.

R. VINCENT JR. i SON, White Marsh, Md.

PLANT THEM NOW.

E.Ktra fine, well grown stock,
from 2 mid 3)^ inch pots.

EARLY VARIETIES. p„ioo

Geo. S. Kalb J3.00

\Vm. Simpson 3.00

Mrs. E. G. Hill 3.00

M. de Hontinort 3 00

Mrs. H. Boblnson 3.110

Ivory 3.00

Glory of the PaclBo 3 00

Marion Henderson 3.00

Mrs. Jolin Whiildin 3 00

Merry Monarch 3.00

IMID-SEASON TO LATE. p„,(x,

Vi viand-Morel $3 00

Golden Wedding 4.00

Mrs. Perrin 3 00

Maud Dean 4 00

Wm. H. Lincoln 3.5l)

NIveus 3.00

Mrs. S. T. Murdock 3.00

Golden Plume 3 00

E. l>ailledouze 3 BO

Modesto 3.50

Major Bonnaffon 3 00

Ten plants at 10) rales.
Send for complete list of New and

Standard Varieties.

a'i.'c per cent, discount on all orders

amounting to $5.00 or over.

Special discounts on large orders.

H.WEBERJ SONS, Oakland, Md.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

LAST CHANGE

■-TOO IJnybrcnk, mostly from soil ... i );2.S0pcr 100.
2000 Victor, '■ ' •• -.... (JIS.OO per 1000.

2.500 Scolt. from sand, strong ^ $1.00 per 100.

3000 Lizzie McGowan, " " ) »8 00 per 1000.

Arinnziiitly *1.50per 100.

ALL OTHERS SOLD OU 1".

JOS. REN&RD, Unionville, Chester Co., Pa.

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F. Dorner & Sons Co.

! CARNATIONS i

■ LA FAYETTE, IND. ■

Uentlon the FlorlstB' Exchange when wriUnv

. -SEE OTJS,...

Prize Advertisement

in previous issues. Two sample seed-
ling CABNATIOy Plants sent free by
mail on receipt of 10 cents. Send for
circular. See our other advertisements.

tmsrican Rose Company, Washington, D.G.

Mention the Florlsti' Bxchsnire when wrltloc.

■S WM. MURPHY S.M

WljolesaieCariiatioiillrower :

■

STATION F ■

■■ CINCINNATI, OHIO ■■■

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IN GOOD, STKONG, HEALT' \\^ >^

CARNATION PT .?5,^«/o

From 2!^ In. poto. Flora Hill, Juhllee, . ■''*/a>V

Morello at $2.25 per lOO Albertlnl. Bridcan.. ■'■Q
Kohlnoor at $1.50 per 100. Rose Queen. I'each hi\.
Wm. Scott, L. McGowan and Meteor at $1.25 per 100.

FUCHSIAS, 14 good vars, 2?^ In. pots, at $1.50 per
100 to close out, we need the ruum. Cash with order.

LOGAN AVE.GREENHOUSES,Danville,lll.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

ASTER PLANTS

TO CLOSE OUT.

Fine, large stookj- plants of Queen of the
Market,Semple's,Truffaui'8,Vict')ria and Giant
Comet, at J2.00 per 1000, 500 at IOjO rate, by
express.

Satisfaction Guabaktbed.

GUSTAV PITZONKA, - Bristol, Pa.

Mention the FlorlBta' BlxchanR-e when writing

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

Largest Stock in The Country.

All goods up-to-date and of superior qmlity.
Write us for prices and other information.
Our new Catalogue sent on application to
the trade only.

NEW CAPE FLOWERS!

Pfice on Appllcatioa.

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO ,

50, 62, 54, 56 N. Fourth St., PHILADELPIilA, PA.
Mention the Florlgtfi' Exchange when writing.

ALM

<£fye-e^.

JocoH Weddeliana ..
Keuttn Beltnoreana
Lataniu Borbo i cit .
PaudnniiH UOtiN .. ..
Ardiica,ria E'-eisii .
'i<iiis Plumosn niit.6
DracHBu.i lndlvlsa...pr jz.,5(ie

J. L. SCHILLER, 404 E. 34th St. New York.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltloc

FRESH
ON HAND

100 1000 3000

,»I.0O fS.nO »22.50

. l.OO 6.50 17.50

.50 2.50 6.50

1.50 12.50 36 00
■ IX) 7.50
.25 10.00

HA D f^ \/ D I 111 t£ C Her Majesty, Souv. de S.il(i, Uei irudc, Lsura
l\T\\J \ r^llHWO Wilmer, 2^ inch pots, $4.0J per 100.

W I ^^ I ETC Campbell, Russian, California, Shoenbrun, Luxonne, Prin-
W I \J I- C I W cess of Wales, |3.00 per 100; iyi Inch plants.

THE CONARD & JONES COMPANV, West Grove, Pa.

HOW TO GROW CHRYSANTHEMUMS

82 pages, well illustrated. A practical compilation of matter contributed by many of the
leading experts of the day. By tar ihe l^est wi-rk on 'his sutject ever wiitten. It contains
instructions for each month in the year, also chapters on Training, Diseases, Setd Saving, etc.

Published by AMERICAN QARDENINQ. 133 Liberty Street. New York,

bPLCIALTV:

Floral Metal
Designs ^J-

***

Fioftt' Suites.

Specialty : Wheat Sheaves.

specialty:
Prepared j* j*
Cycas Leaves.

A. HERRMANN,

. . . WRITE FOR CATALOGUE.

■404, 406, 408, 410, 412 East 34th Street.
NEW YORK CITY.

Manufacturer of Metal Floral Designs

Imnorter and Dealer in Florists' .<^uppMe8.

POND LILIES, LOTUS, VICTORIAS

\WL».-mmMKm

and all Aquatic plants
inay now be planted
with certainty of suc-
cess. Hardy and ten-
der Nymphaeas will
take hold at once and
the latter planted now
will give better results
than those planted
earlier. Our collec-
tion of Nelumbiums
'■; uiiH.Noelled, and pot

_•'.„," Jilants of all

~^l9 * <^^° be fur-
after it is too
!a..^ .'tubers at prices
25' £' ID advance of the
prices for tubers.

Victorias Regia,
Randi and Trickeri.
The latter may be safe-
ly planted.in unheated
ponds after June 15.
We have a limited supply of Victoria Trickeri and offer fine plants at $5.00 each. .
Extra fine specimens at $7.50 each.

HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.

GERHNIUMS

VICTORIA TRICKEKl

Sueen of Fairies, light pink \

eaute Poiievine, salmon J Price, from 4 Inch potfl , tTWperlOC'

Paeonia, pink L •■ 3 ''^ 5.00 '*

Fivevars..be8t doubleandslnglewhlte. also f " 2^ " 3.''(/

geoM assortment, elogle and double vara. ;

I*Irs. Pollock and IHt, ol SSnow. 3 inch pots 6.00 "

Itf <<L'inniiiiii!>i, fine varieties, 4 Inch pots, $8.00 per 100: ^ Inch pota.. 3.00 "

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Autumn Glory

Black Hawk

Dolores

Frank Hardy

H, W. Longfellow

Mrs. C. H. Pelrce

Price, from V^i
Culllngfordl
Eugene Dallledouze
Gladys Spauldlng
Gloria of Pacific
Helen Bloodgood
H. W. Kleman
Harry May
Ivory

J. E Lager
J. H. Troy
Laredo

W.
Price, from 2^,^ Inch poti

Merry Christmas
Mrs. II. Chadwick
Pennsvlvania
L. H. Spauldlng
Yellow Fellow
Philadelphia

Inch pota, $6.00 per 100.
Miaa G. Pitcher
Merry Monarch
Marion Henderson
Major Bonnaffon
Mrs. S. Humphreys
Mrs. McK. Twomoly
Klarguerlte Graham
Mrs. J. G, Whlldln
Mrs. H. Robinson
Mveue
ThOB. H. Brown

H. Lincoln

s. J3.0() per 100; $25.00 per UXH!

AtU Spauldlng

Belle of Caatlewood

Benj. M. Glruud

Chlto

Dorothy Toler

Dorotuy Devens

Eureka

El vena

Golden Trophy

G. F. Atkinson

G. W. Childa

Golden Wedding

J. H. Woodford

H. L. Sunderbruch

lora

Lady FItzwygram

Mine. Fred. Bergmann

Modesto

Price, 2^4 Inch pots, $4

Minerva
Mutual Friend
Midge

Mrs, R, 1). Douglass
Miss Helen Wright
Alaud Adams
Mrs. S. T. Murdock
Mrs. Perrin
MlbS M. M. Jjhnfon
Maud Dean
M*y ii^ht.-
fgemeals

Pitcher and Maoda
Pink Ivory
Riverside
Rose Owen
T. B. Morse
Western King
.00 per 100; $30.00 per 1000.

MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS.

Acerntuin Pauline, 2W In pota
AKevatiiin. blue and white

Cn n u n8. for prices and varieties see -T'jne 10 Issu

('nrnntions, from 4 In. pCs. t'lit stock

Coleiis, leadlug soi'to, 2J-4 In. pots

" 3 ••

Cuplien Platycentra, 2h' Id. pots

FuclisiaH, double and single, Su In. pes.

2K '•

Gel-liinn Ivy, 2>^ In. pots

READY FOR IMMEDIATE SALES

Per 100

. »4.0O

3 00

I2..)i;

30O
4.00
3.00
S.OO
3.00
3.00

ilrliofrupe, from 2!4 to. pots ,,..

II vilraueen UlakHti, ? Iu.,b'iah;. In !:owe'..

l.iiutuniLH. flue varieties

I.finon Verbena. 2M lu. poto

Muon Flo«'er. 2^ In. pota

Niereiiiberuia GrneiliH

I*elnrifnniiiiii„, 24 lu. pots

Salvia Spleniieusana Bediiian.SMlQ. Pota
ViolelH. i>iarie Louise, 2;-i in. pots, $25 00
per lOoO; W.tOper 100.

fi.'i 0

ts.oo

25.00
4.00
S.OO
4.00
3.00
6.00
3.00

BIE'W TR.«.DE USX OI« API-I,IC,4.XIOI<J.

WOOD BROS.,

MfrDtloD the Ploiista' Blxchansc wb«o wnuna

Fishkill, N. Y.

We are a straight shoot and aim to grow into a vigorous plant.

A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS. NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL.

VOL. XI. NO. 25.

NEW YORK, JUNE 24, 1899.

One Dollar Per Tear.

SURPLUS STOCKS KENTIA seed

AL,XHIl.P(.%.NXHKR.A8, three Borte-
ParonychloideH Major, Kosea Nana, and
Aarea Nana, $2 50 per LOU.

ALYSSV9I, Tom Thumb, 2J4 in. pots,
$2 50 per luO.

B 4V XRGCS, Standards and Pyramids.

$10 to J15 each, according to size.

BEGONIA REX, fine assortment of
vars , nice plants in :iJ4 in- pots, $4.00 a 1013.

BOSXOVf FJERX, we have a large stock
in lar^e sizes, which we can supply as follow^:
Extra strong plants, 10 inch pan?, SI 50
each.

CAL,A»IlTni KSCITI^ENTITM, strong
started plants, 4 in. pots, $8 00 per lOO.

CHRVS.tP^THHMViWS, fine assort-
raent, leading varieties, $3 00 per 100. For
full list of all the latcgt novelties, extra
choice aorta, eee our lieecriptive catalocrue.
Amontrothur sorts can supply Pres. Gra-
h im, Mrs. r. II. Pierce, Mrs. O. P. Baa-
sett, Mme. Ferlat, Mile. LuciftFaure, Mo-
desto, Mrs. H. Weeks, Glory of the
PaciQo, Miss Agnes L. DaUkov, Major
Bonnaft'on, Mrs. Jerome Jones, G. J,
AVdrren, Polly Rose, Australian Gold,
Mme. Gei rges 15.-uant, N. O. S. Jabllee,
Robt. Ow< n Jr., Julia Scaramanga, Etc.

CO L,EUS, assorted, fancy-leaved varieties,
}2 50 per lOJ.

DAHL,I %.S, we have one of the largest and

finest collections; Cactus, Large-flowering,
or Show, Sraiill-flowering or Pompon, and
Single. We offer only ttie verv finest sorts.
Strong, pot-grown plants. $6. 00 per 100.

ORAC^NA INDIV18A, one of the

most useful plants for center of vases,
baskets, etc. We have a fine stock, which
we can supply as follows: Extra stronc-
plants, 6 in. pots, 3 to 2^ ft. high, J6 00
per doz. Large specimens, 3 to d^ ft. high,
for large vases, J15 00 per doz.

GER4.MIUMS» Single Grant, finest single
scarletgeranlora forbedd ng. Strong plants,
3!^ in. pots, 16 per 100.

IIVDR.4.I«{GHA OTAKS.4, fine plants
in 5 in. pots, in bloom, beginning to show
color, one fine flower each. $3 per doz. Also
very large plants in tuba for late blooming,
just coming into bud, $1 50 each. Also
larger specimens in half-barrels, buds well
developed, plants that will be in full bloom
in Jiilv and August, with from 30 to 50 buds,
} 5 00 each.

IVV-l^EAVEO GERAimumS, finest

sorts, 3»4 in. pots, $4 00 per lUU.
I,AXAINIIA BORBOMICA. We can

supply a fine lot of extra sized plants, suit-
able for lawn or hotel decoration. nIsntsS to
4 ft. high, extra heavy, $4 00 to $5 00 each,
according to size.

9IUSA EKSEXE, or Abyssinian
BauanH. strong plants in 5 in. or 6 in.
pors. $3 00 per doz.

KASXITRXIUMS, Dwarf Xoni
Xtiunib, strong plants in 3j^ in. pots,
$6 00 per ItO.

PAKOANUS VEITCHII, WearcBtill
offering a apeclHl price on ihis stock. Can
supply (is follows: Rvtra floe plsnts. 7 in.
pots, 2 ft. hij^h. .'jl50eflch; larger plants.
8 in. pots, 214 it. high, f 2 00 each; larger
specimens at 4 3 00 to $5 00 each, accord-
ing to size.

Pillbox, large-flowering sorts, $3 00 a 100.

SMIL,AX, strong plants, 3J4 in. pots, S2.50
per 100.

XUBEROSE PEARl., good blooming
bulbs. 75 Jts. per lOU; $5 00 per 1000; extra
size, §1 per 100.

COL,lTI»IBIA EI^O^VER TUBS. We

carry in stock (he finest tubs made tor large
plants, neat, practical, cheap, write us
for prices.

F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N.Y.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

SELEGT SEIISOIIIIIILE SEEDS.

We refrain from PRAISING our seeds, but we say

TRY THEM!

We BUY from the MOST reliable Growers only.

flAI r.Ffll ARIA Hybrlda, Giant strain, tigerpd and
vni.bCUI.nniM ap„,tgd, per pkt., 25ot8. to SOcts.
Hybrlda Rujfosa, shrubby, best for bedding,
pkt., 50 cts.

niNFRARIA Giant FIo-werliiK.hrilliant colors,
uiiii-nnnin pujert. pkt. ol luu seeds, 50jts.

brilliant co'.ors, mixed, pkt. of

CVCLAMEN.

Hybrida dwarf,

lUOseed, SOcts.

nYP.I AMFN CHOICEST ivimense blooms.

UIl/l.nniCI1 PerlCOseerla.

Itlouiit Blauc. pure V hite «o 75

" ■ 75

75
65
65
65

Ularieiitlial, r< Be, with dark eye.

White* wii h red eye

S^pleiideus, brilliant red

RoKe

Choicest Sorts, mixed, luOli se- ds, (5 00..

PRIMULA Sinensis Fimbriata Sk''^^^B''.T7i^i'Bl"S^55S: loo seed. 5.0 s.e.«.

Alba MaKhifica, white, with vellow eve f 0 25 $1 00

Mount Blanc, pure white; Chisvtick Red 25 100

KernieHlna Splendens; Atrosanguineuni 25 100

Coccinea, brilliant scarlet-red 25 100

Coerulea, blue fringed, splendid 25 100

PANSIES MiJf'ure of the BEST Giant sorts, Cassler, BuKnot, Trlmardeau,

Parisian, and of German, Scotch and French .'^Ul'EKIOR varieties.

per pkt. of MjO seed-, 25 cts. Separate colors. White, Black, Hi'd, Vellow, lilue, Purple,

same price.

We oner SPECIAL, up to July 1st,

FREESIA RFFSAP.TA Al RA Hybrida, white, with yellow throat, Sg!^ inch, 35 cts.
1 ni.i.oin ncrnnvin nuon perioo; $2 50 per lUOd; ]^-H inch, 50 jts. perioot
H 00 per 10110. PURE WHITE, guaranteed, %-]4 inch, 50 jts. per 103; t4 00
per lOnO: }4% inch, 65 cts. per IIJO; .'5,50 per 10 U

I,II.. HARRISII will be ready in JULY. Send your orders. Send for List
of KOUCING BULBS. A Postal will bring it if you have not received it.

Hij Dcrjr'Cr* c rri • • established is»s . .
. n. BbKutK cc tU., 47 bibcuy st.. hewyork.

Mention the FIorlBts' Exchange when writlog.

THAT WILL GROW

Just to hand, 103 cases containing 4000 seeds each of

KEHTIII BELiBEflHIl M KENTIf EOBSTEBliB

Every seed shows strong, fresh germs, and should germinate 1 0 0 per cent.

Per case of 4000 seeds, $18.00
Per 1000 seeds, $5 Per 10,000 seeds, $40

All the Important American Growers of Palms buy from us.

That we are yet booking orders for delivery August and September next on

WHITE ROMAN HYACINTH bulbs

I 2 to 15 '^■'•utimeters in cireumferenei.', at $ | 2.50 a I OCO

in ease lots of 2000 each, F. 0. B. the dock N. Y. City, duty , freight
and all other expenses paid.

CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO.

50i and 503 W. r3th St.,lr.W,?r N.Y. CITY.

importers, Exporters and Growers' Agents ot SEEDS, BULBS and PLANTS.
Mention the FlortatB' Exchange when writing.

Fine SlioDii Plaqls loi Slock !

- 3 inch, $8.00 per 100
3 inch, $8.00 per 100

r'FL? A Mil IM MME. JAULIN,

\J L r\ /% 1 1 I U I ^ I The peach-pink Bruant

MME. DE LA ROUX, ....

The best single salmon bedding Bruant.

ABUTILON SAVI l Z I I Ag^ud beddmrpiant.
Grows dwarf and busliy. Capital plant to use with Crotons.

2% inch, $ '.50 per Doz.

RUSSELIAS MULTIFLORA
and ELEGANTISSIMA

Magnificent basket plants, forming. a shower of blazing coral red when well
grown. Grown as easily as the old German Ivy.

BROWALIA GIGANTEA'Sc,.Mc.

One of the most valuable plants ot recent introduction. Always in bloom.
Color same as California Violet. Good for cut flowers; good bedding plant;
also a fine pot plant for Christmas or Easter.

ACALYPHA SANDERI ESS'

Great and Curious Nov.'Uy, known as "PHILIPPINE MEDUSA,"

"LOVE HANGS BLEEDING." "CHENILLE PLANT,"
"BLOODY CAT TAIL," "DEWEY'S PRIDE," and other

romantic names.

IREADY NOW:

THE COTTAGE GARDENS, Queens,N.Y.

M&ntlon the PlorlBts' Exchange when wiitlnx.

644

The F=l.orists' Excht^nge.

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Stunenl m Future

IS STUDYING HIS WANTS

FRESH SEED OF THE FOLLOWING:

uALGlOLARIA flJra'm^x?™"'!'* \ Tfadc
CINERARIA Sfi';ir*^™°'!'«°^.'':jpkts.

" Hybrida, Dwarf. . .

Hybrida, Keimesius

PRIMIII A ^''^^I'i^t^ .cb<^'i<'^io^(3

Rubra. Alba Magnil-
ica, Cheswiek Red, Meteor.
Village Maid

50c.

AND

$1.00

PRIMULA OBCONICA, Trade Pkts, 25 cts.; 1-16 oz., 75 cts. |

I WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, Dey Street, New York. |

miiniiininimirniinimnnnnmmnmmniMmMmmilllllllllllllllllllimilllllMIIIIIIMIIIIIinimillllllllllllllllinmiimiimmn^

Mantlon the FlorUH' Exchanga when wrtUng

SEMPLE'S ASTERS

White, llonc ami l*hell Pink,
'2S.0U per lUUO.

A. &. G. ROSBACH, - Pemberton, N. J.

Mention the Florlsta' Eichaoge when writing.

A Fair Exchange.

We Bad that old saying "there 13 no rohhery
in a fair eicbange" stroDgly exemplifled iu
the case of paying for ads in your vaiuabJe

P*"^"'- A. & G. KOSBACH.

Pemberton, N. J.

CINERARIA CYCLAMEN

PRIMULA PANSY

Largefl..wereUl!,uBii»h; Larg- 11. S^lendeiiP. Kolkei's Be»t. Uulker's Giant

A oz. 1,3.5^.. Pure white, L,0 s., 75c. M oz . $3.5'J; ^ oz. S1.26: »..C0 oz ; W oz 9 lets

Trade pkl., sue. „ Rose, R.d, etc., 10118. 6 jc. Trade Pkt., :.6c. ' Trade Atf2.?c

AUGUST RUI.KER & SONS, 52 Dey St., New York.

M»ntlnn the Flnrlete' Exchange when wrtUm.

an CONTRACTS ISgl

Now I am open to quote prices on all Bulbs, Plants and Roots
for next season. Send in your list of wants for quotations.

F. W. O. SCHMITZ, Jersey City, N.J.

Mention the FlorleU' Exchange when writing.

CHINESE PRIMROSE SEED

Sbi E... 5^, SEED of anest large flowering dwarf varletlen la best mixture, 1000 seeds, 30c
^f.'SJ-V k«,^oi "" «'-'"""fl°"-» K™"^". '"e finest of the Improved Obconlcas. 1000 seeds 30c'
GIANT PANSY The finest grown up to date, large flowering varieties 3.100 seeds «1 00

STRICTLY CASH PRICES 'iifA.'.IrTs^s?' JOHN F. RUPP, SHIREMANSTO WN, PA.

Mentlonthe Florlata' Exchange when wrlUng.

"^ READY. P"

Very choice well cured bulbs of TRUE REFRACTA ALBA, from our own grower.
Yellow flowers have been carefully roguetl out of the stock

Choice Size, per 1000, $7.50. FIRST QUALITY, per 1000, $6 00

-" •SPKCIAL PRICE LIST" KKADV-ASK FOR IT.

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Sg:v",°oyi4^laVcffl^^^4!-

r

_-ii^ ■"-' ~'- ^ ■'■«'■"> "cw |UK^. 14 Barclay Street ^

Mention X\i(- mnrlwtw' KxchangB wh«n wrltlnx

CINERARIA, PRIMULA, PANSY

CALCEOLARIA JJa"*?'' strain), extra
large flowenag, mixed

(No. 1781), best seed, pkt.,15j.; trade pkt.,50c.

CINERARIA Extra Large Flowering

uincn/tniM (p^^ jg^j,^ j^^. bestseed, pkt^
16c. ; trade pkts., 50c. and $..00.

PRIMULA ?J;?^-,n®Pr"'«' '•'oriata- Blend

(No. 3017), our own mixture of
over 2.J distinct large flowering fringed and
double yarietiee, I esides latest novelties
Pkt., 10c.; trade pkt., 60c.; I.IUO seeds, $2.00.

WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR

EVfRYTHING IN PANSIES !

Our assortment comprises over 100 distinct
colt>rH. strains and blends.
,«f '^,*^*'*-*' WF^'ER. (No. 2736) Sijty
(BO) packets, tach containing 126 seeds of dis-
tinct varieties (T.sno seeds in all) for $1 76.
w,'Jl^«= .^"*""**EE BEST BLEIVDS

^***?.,f fe*??.**'»'*»'" <""■ own formulas
(Nos 2633, 27119, 2710), lOOU seeds each (3100 seeds
in all), tor $1 00; double quantity, $1.76.

All the above delivered prepaid. Fo, ieparate colors, tind olhet Florists' setd, serd for trade price list

N. V. MJIRKET GARDENERS' ASSOGIilllON, ^p'

MeaUon the Florlits' Ezohange when wnUni.

i.r.rjewyork.

I JUST RECEIVED I

I Freesia Ref racta Alba Bulbs

Per 100

Size, ='4 inch diameter and up, $0.75
5ize, V2 inch diameter and up, 1.00

Per 1 000

$6 00
800

and'paniJ'urrson Guaranteed Bermuda Lilium Longiflorum.

ESTIMATES CHEERFUI.I,T GIVEN ON J

All FRENCH, DUTCH, lAPAN and BERMUDA FORCING BULBS for Fall Delivery. |
^J "RUSSIAN" LILY OF THE VALLEY and HAMBURG or BERLIN PIPS. \

I STUMPP & WALTER CQ.,ln\^'\S^l^,^ltZ SO Barclay St.,N.Y |

Mention th» PHorlat*' Bxcbange when writing.

ROEMER'S suPcRB prize PANSIES

The flDeet strain of Pansles In the World,
Introducer and Grow .iT of all ihe leading Novelties

Highest Award, TnCeri.ational Exhibition Ham-
burg, 1397. Catalogue free on appUcaJou.

FRED. ROEMER, Seed Grower,

QUEDLINBURG. GiRMANY.

Mention the Florlata" Exchange when wrltlnn

Mention the FlorlBtB' Eichange when wrltlnn.

....Bulbs, Plants

OF ALL KINDS.
HULSEBOSCH BROS.,

* ENGLEWOOD, N. J.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

PANSIES WORTH RAISING

EXCELLENT SEED j ?"oz'^^$4*oo *^''***
CASH WITH ORDEIl.

C. SOLTiU & CO., Jersey City, N. J.

199 GRAXT AVENUE.
M*'nt1'>n the PInrlirtB' TCxr^hanre wh*»n writing

SPECIAL SEEDS:

For the FLORIST and GARDENER. {J

Send for Wholesale Catalogue. . . ■

JOHNSOKI & SXOKES, 5

217-219 Market St., Philadelphia. ■

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

BULBSoNoPLANTS

FOR GREENHOUSE AND GARDEN.

Fall and Spring Delivery.

C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer,

85 Dey Street, New York.

Mention the Florists' Bxchgnge when writing

RAWSON'S

"Arlington Tested Seeds"

Are now well known to some FLORISTS, we
want them known to all FLORISTS. Special
price list sent on application.

W. W. RAWSON & CO.

12 and 13 Faneoll Hall Sq. BOSTON, MASS
Mention tie Florlstj' Exchange when writing.

ESTABLISHED 1802

S

SEEDS

Just Arrived in Fine Condition,

From 6 to 15 Inchee long.

Price, $9.00 per lOO lbs.

Special Prices ou Large Lota.

J.IVI.THORBURN&CO.

(LatE of li John Street)

36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrlUng.

Established 1876.

Incobpobatkd 1890.

COXSEEDCO.

CALIFORNIA SEEDS A SPECIALTY.

Growers of Onion, Lettuce, Carrot, Sweet
Peas, Asters and Cosmos.

34 Gansevoort St.,

NEW YORK.

Mt^ntion the Florists' Exchange when writing.

411, 413, 416 Sansome St.,

StN FRiNGISGO.

f PLANT SEED CO. |

<p Wholesale Merchants. |

% ^^^^ ST. LOUIS. ^Jt^jt f

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FREESIA BULBS

Refracta alba and Hybrids.
TRY

CALIFORNIA GROWN BULBS

Save the duty and get sound stock,
true to variety.

HEADQUARTERS FOR

CALLA >ETHIOPICA.

Order early, if you wish to secure fu
delivery. Ask for prices.

GERMilN FRUIT CO., Los Angeles, Gal.

Mention the Florlit*' Exchange when writing.

June 24, 1899.

Thb F=lorists'

•XCHMNGE.

645

CRYPTOMEeiA JAPONICA

Astiamiaome an Ai'iiiirni'iti KxcpImr tuii nnicli
more easily grown. In llile s[i(-cIi-b of (.'rypirun'-rln w.'
liave a most dainty and liandsume jardlnlen.' plant, a
plant that has all the grace and heauty of Araucarla
Excelsi (for wlilch It Is often iiilataken), but wlilcli
has tlie bappy faculty of eiiccessfnily wltbstandfng
tbe trying atmosphere of HvIdr rooms, a quality In
wbtch the Araucaria Is woefully lacking. Tbe Crypto-
merla .laponlca Is of vigorous habit of growth and can
be prnwn much more economically than Araucaria.
Fresh Bcerla, per KW. 25 cte.; per KHX), $2.00.

PANSY, BiiKDott CnsF^ier, Odier,Vntitiei'*8
DIniiiiiiotli. etc., mixed or separate, oimce, tS.lO;
trade pkt,. 25 cts.

lMti:»llIl.A Chiiienwis Fiinbrinta* mixed,
Benary'8, per lOOU seeds. 75 cts.; trade pkt,. -25 cts.
A nricula. Denary 'a Prize Strains, per lOutl Beeiia. 25c.
Veris Elatior, " " per lOOO seeds. 25c.

CINERARIA Hybrifia Nnna Giemitea
(Benary'B and CanncH's Prize Strains), the best in tbe
world. Trade pkt.. 50 cIb.

RESEDA, Allen'M Donmice, I ounce, $100
trade pkt.. 25 cts. i'ash with (.>ri»er.
SHELLROAD GREENHOUSE CO.. - Grange, Md.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

MARKET AND FANCY STRAINS.
New Crop Seed Ready Now.

The leading varieties to date, when
richne.ss of colors and large size are
required. As growers, and knowing
every strain of note in cultivation, we
can sirapl.v recommend our PANSIES as
unequaled.

Trade Packages of either strain at
ONE DOLLAR EACH. Full directions
how to sow and grow jiansies with every
package.

DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, Needham, Mass.

Mflnflon th^ FlortrtB' 'Bxohanee when wrltlnB.

PANSY SEED

THE JENNINGS STRAIN.

New crop now ready. All ray own growing,
t'rom choicest stock only.

THE SEED IS ALL RIGHT!
THE STRAIPf IS ALL, RIGHT!

Packet of 2500 seeds, $1.00 ; per oz., $6.00 ;
3 ozs., $ln.0O. Yellow, Blue, Black and White,
in separate colors, sarae price. Postpaid by
mail. Cash with order.

E. B. JENNINGS,''°^'54"."8outhport,Gonii

Grower of The Finest Pansieh.
Mention the FlorlBts' Exchange when writing.

ALM

<^ /^ FRESH

^-^'^^^^ ON HAND

100 1000 3000
Cocon Weddeliana ...$1.00 $8.00 $22.50
Kentia Belmorenna.. 1.00 6.50 1750
Lntania Borboiiicn... .50 2.50 6.50

PaDclnnas lltilis 1.50 12.50 3C00

ArMiicaria Excelna.. ' '^ 7.50

AspnragiiH PlumoHUH NaiiiiM .25 1000

Dracae.i.i Indlvi8a...per oz., 5l'i\

J. L. SCHILLER, 404 E. 34th St. Kew York.

Mention the Flnrlata' Exchanice when writing

CALIFORNIA SEEDS!

CROP 1899.

Perfectly Kipened. Sure to Oopminate.

Per 1000 needB.

Musa Ensete $7 50

Phoenix Canariensis 2 50

Seaforthia Elegans 5 00

Washingtonia Filifera 50

Salvia Ing, Clavenad 2 00

Swainsona Oal. Alba . . . 2 00

Qrevillea Robusta $3 50 a II..

Dracaena Australis, berries. 3 50 '
Dracaena Indivisa, " 2 50 "

Free by mail. Cash with order,

SO, CALIF, ACCLIHATI2INS ASSOCIATION,

»A.TiTJi. BARBARA, CAI..

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlnn

invaluable.

Enclosed find exprca order for renewal of
my siibgcriptioD for Florists' Exchanfje, which
is invaluable. JOHN F. DA VTO ^.

Waukon, Iowa.

SEED TSPDE DEPORT.

Points and information from seedsmen, andal)
Interested in this column, solicited. Addres-
Editor Seed Trade, care of Florists' Eis
CHANQK. P. O. Box 1697, New York,

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION

Alexander Korf;F:Rw, Chicnt^o, 111., Presi-
dent: ALnERTMcCuLLOUGH, Cincinnati, Fir.st
N'lce-President; F. W. Bolgiano, Waphins-
ton, Second Vice-President; S, F. Willard
Wethersfield, Conn, .Secretary and Treasurer'

Crawfordsville, Iiid.— Crabb & Rey-

ncild's seecl house, here, was damaged by
tire on Friday night. The Ktoek in the
building was worth .$l."i,()0O, fin which
there was an insurance of ,f (3,00(1. The
loss has not been estimated.

American Seed Trade A.ssociation.

— .\t the last session of the Association
a resolution favoring Chicago as the next
meeting place was adopted. Invitations
were received from Niagara Falls and
Hetroit. A spirited discussion was hud
relative to the Rocky Ford rausk melon,
which has had such a large sale for the
Iiast few years, and there was an en-
deavor to ascertain the true explanation
for its popularity, and what caused its
superiority. It was the opinion of some
o( the Western members that the climatic
conditions and irrigation methods em-
plo.^ed might possibly be the reason for
the success. Others were disposed to the
opinion that the same melon had been as
successfully grown elsewhere in thiscoun-
try, but not as well handled and adver-
tised. The usual vote of thanks was
adopted to the St. Clair Hotel, local
seedsmen's Committee of Entertainment
and the press,

AVholesalc Seed Merthants Con-
deinii Govei iiiiieiit Distribxitioii of
Free Seeds. — At a meeting of Wholesale
Seed Merchants, called b,v the following
firms, .J. M. Tliorburn & Co., The Cleve-
land Seed Co., ,Iohnson & Stokes, R. F.
Leonard, .7. C. Vaughan. J.B.Rice & Co.,
W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Robert Buist Co,,
Plant Seed Co., T. W. Wood & Sons, 1).
Landreth & Sons and ,Jos. Breck & Sons,
held at the Astor House, New York Cily,
.lune 20, the following motion was
offered and passed : —

Whericas, the Annual Free Distribution
of $l.W.nO:) worth of seeds by the Government
of the United States produces a serious reduc-
tion in the sales by Merchants, whose business
is the selling of Seeds, and

Whereas, such 'a reduction in the business
of Seed .'Vlorcbants by reason of Government
coinpetitinu is a diecriminatinn against an
cetabliHOed business for which there is not, and
never has been a precedent as respects other
art icles of commerce, and

Whereas, the nripinal intention of the
Government Seed Distribution was to didsem-
inate foreign Seeds, newly discovered, and
which coidd not be obtained in the United
Slates, and

Whereas, under the present system the
.Seeds distributed are only such as can be ob-
tained at any reputable Seed Houee from the
Atlantic to the Paciflc, and such as are adver-
tised as thorouKhly as any other commercial
commodity, it Is

Rrsnlvcd, that this Convention of Whole-
aale Seed Merchants DENOUNCE in unquali-
fied terms the Government Free Seed Distri-
hution as being at all timeb an unfair discrim-
ination against one of the whole number of
('ommereial businesses of the eountry.

IF. W. Drogoerhof, I r'__„;,.„„
Robert nuiST, ( Committee.

Those present at the meeting were:
F. W. BruggerhoF and .\.L. Don. of New
York; .J. C. Vaughan and S. F. Leonard,
of (;:hicago; Burnet Landreth, H. W.
.lohnson, Robert Buist and W. Atlee Bur-
pee, of Philadelphia; Charles H. Breck
and A. Smith, of Boston; S. M. Pease, of
Cape Vincent, N. Y.; H. W. Wood, of
Richmond, Va., and .Jerome B, Rice, of
Cambridge, N. Y.

European Notes.

A Hot Wave Now.

Except in the fact that they chroni-
cle fre.sh disasters, these notes can hardly
be regarded as monotonous, for while
Inst week they recorded the most disas-
trous frost of the .season it is necessary-
now to report the opposite extreme.
Sti'angel.v enough the hot wave appears
to have traveled from the north to the
south, for its full force was felt in England
fully four d<ays before itreachcd the Medi-
terranean littoral.

The effect on some of ourcropshas been
sirnplv marvelous. Lettuces especially
have fairly wilteil under its power, and
bolted to .seed prematurel.v. The same is
true of endives .-ind other salad plants of
the same character. The drought, which
previously existed, and still continues,
liad reduced our crops of turnips and
rutabaga to a minimum and had caused
the seed T'roduced to be small in size .and
red in ccdor, but of good germinating
jiower. Now it is doubtful if the yield of
the later varieties will jiay forharvesting.
tlie entire plants being fairl.v burned up.

We trust that c.-ibbages and broccolis
have not suffered to ciuite the same e.x-
teut, but the weight of the seed has been
ccuisiderably lessened. Beets and man-
gels love the sun; sucli hearts as they
have must be full of jo.v just now.

Nasturtiums and Sweet Peas.

.\s regards tliose important items
in flower seeds, nasturtiums and sweet
peas, the effects of a week of hot weather
are very manifest. Nasturtiums have
jumped into full bloom at a bound ; we
shall see the effect later. As for sweet
peas, except those growing in moist and
shady situations, the bloom is dropping
without leaving an.v sign of a ]jod. A\'hile
on the subject <if sweet peas it is fair to
mention that the Pink Cupid appears to
gain in strength of constitution every
year, and h,as becttme cpiite a reliable and
vigorous plant, far more serviceable for
its especial uses than the white which re-
mains almost statioiiar.v. In looking
over a field of the pink variety to-,lay the
writer found one plant of tlie old purple
variet.y, one half of the plant growing as
is customar.v and the other half being of
tlie true (!'upid cliaracter.

The parent purple variet.v has recently
been observed near the village of Mig-
nano, between Naples and Rome, whither
the seed ma.v have been carried from
Sicil.v by birds.

Personals.

Among items of personal mention
we record with pleasure the jiresence In
southern Europe of Mr. Lem W. Bowen,
of Detroit, accompanied b.v his son. The.v
propose to voyage, a la bicyclette, direct
to Paris.

In its i.s.sue for May 28, UAfihciiltiire
MixJerm' presents its readers with a. very
fair portrait of that illustrious horticul-
turist, Mons. Henry de Vilmorin. As
Mons.de Vilmorin is well known to man.v
of your readers, a few items, gleaned from
the summar.v appended to the portrait,
will no doubt be interesting; Born in
184.3 lie entered in 18(j3 the well-known
firm of \'iliiiorin, ,\ndrieux &Cie.. whither
liis father, grandfather and greatgrand-
father had pi-eccdcd him. He consecrated
tlie greater part of his time to the study
of the improvement of plants useful to
man. His scientific and practical experi-
ences were particularly applied to wheats,
and as a result he has perfected some
new races of which the Dattel and Bordier
are the most wiilely known. Beets, pota-
toes, and in fact, all jilants of use have
received his attention at one time or
another in his active and useful life, and
tlie results of his labors are apjireciated
over the whole of the civilized world.
Honors have been showered upon him in
every land, but his greatest honor is to
be found in the universal esteem with
which he is regarded by those who know
tlie value of his labors and the loftiness
of his character. France may well be
proud of such a son,

European Seeds.

DAHLIAS, CANNAS,
GLADIOLI.

Cheap if Ordered Soon.

StMUEL G. MOON, Morrisville, "ct: Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrlttng.

A. B. DAVIS & SON,

PURCELLVILLE, VA.

WHOLESALE GROWERS OF DAHLIAS

And High-grade Rooted Cuttings.

Rex Begonias a Specialty.

Contracts for Large Orders fob Anotdkb
Season Taken Now.

Mention the FlorlstB* Exchonse when wrltlns.

Fotteil lllrawlierry PlaDts

Those wIbIiIdk Mielr name and liuslnees address
printed on Strawberry catalogues will please send ihelr
orders now. Tliese cataloKuee will be furnUhed to
tliose desirous of pelllng our potU'd Sirawlierry plants
at coBt price, which will he from $0.00 to f7 UO per 1000.

Contracts made now for fleld-(:rowD Clematis
Puniculnia and AinpelopHis Veitcliii for Fall

THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO. Elizabeth, N.J.

Mention the P*lorlpn' Exchange when wrttlnn.

5 SURE CROP MUSHROOM SPAWN ■

■ $8.00 per 100 Ihs. ■
M Pamphlet //'-'io /I G rote Musfiroorns, iOc. m

■ CUCUMBER AND TURNIP SEEDS ■

■ SPEfriAL PRIPES TO DKALBRB. M

5 WEEBER & DON. Seed Merchants & Growers, JJ
5 114 Chambers St.. NEW YOKK. S

Mention the Fnorlwtn' Exchange when writing

\ MICHEL PLANT -p 5
; BULB CO. i

■ ST. LOUIS, MO. ■

■ ■

Mention the Florl.ta' Exchange wh*o writing.

PeaGOGrs new Datilias

Var I QQO^ Best New Varieties.
rOr I0"y Best Old Varieties.

Send for ournew Illustrated Trade List before order-
ing elsewhere.

lyPEACOCK'S DAHLIAS always received highest
awards over all competitors. Forty-six first prizes
out of forty-nine entries during past four years—
an unequaled record.

Best New and Standard Carnations—

Beautifully Illustrated and accurately described In
our Trade List. Send for copy.

Surplus Stock of Mixed Dahlias—

At right price. Also Dahlias under color
|»-CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED.

W. p. PEACOCK, - - Atco, N.J,

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlnic.

The Seeds That Never Grow.

I iiearl.v lintc the tliotight of Spring,

With its ildiKlitful siiu.
Ffir well I know the mail will bring

A i).iel\ from Wa.'^hiii;;tnii ;
A little jiacliage diil.v franked,

Xo postag(^ MtanipB to .show,
.\n(l it contains those little seeds —

The kind that never grow.

Our good and zealous congressman,

Remindful of our vote.
Upon his memorandum's page

Puts down a little uote,
.\nd when the proper time arrives

For us to wield the hoe.
He sendeth us the little seeds —

The ones that never grow,

There're squashes with entieing names.

And eabbagfs, I wot.
So large that .you would think that one

Would shade a garden spot.
So with the pack from Washington

You amble forth to sow.
With many a drop of sweat, the seeds

That never care to grow.

How often have I plied the rake,

How oft I've lounged about.
With eyes alert to catch the first

Signs of the coming sprout;
In vain, in vain, my hopes have fled,

.Mv heart has tilled with woe;
.\bove the seeds from Washington,

The .seeds that never grow.

But .vet each year my hopes revive

As .Spring reclothes the tree,
And to my homestead surely comes

The package marked "M. C.;"
And, foolish like, again I wield

The sprinkler and the hoe,
.\nd, like a ninny, plant the seeds

That never care to grow,

.\s long as comes the package small

From far-off Washington.
I s'pose they'll see uie working in

The shadow and the sun;
For fools work on while wise men die,

.\nd this is why, I know,
I'll plant those pretty little seeds

That never, never grow.

— T. C. Harbangh, in Cincinnati Times-
Star,

646

The Florists' Exchmnge.

"POSITION wanted by married mun. An
■*■ with references, to assist fureman ; 3 y(

Rate, 10 cents per lino (8 words), each Insertion.
Cash wltb order. This rate applies only to situation
wanted advertisements and when set solid, without
display. Display advertisements $1.00 per Inch, when
letters are to be addressed In our care add 10 cts. to
«o7er expense of forwarding.

VOUNQ man. 28, wlshei situation In florist and
■*■ (treeohouse work. Gas. Miller. 136 Ave. C. N. Y.

"yOUNG man. 23. wishes situation, asplstsnt for
-"- Kreenhouse work. Henry Bauer, 385 E. 10th
street. New York.

CITUATION wanted, florist. 8 years' experience,
*~^ roses, carnations, plants, etc.. single, 28; refer-
ences. I. H. A., Carlisle, Pa.

CITUATION wanted by florist, well up In roses.
^ carnations and all out flowers, German, 2t3.
flood references. J. E.. care Mr. Wm. B. Gantt,
Annapolis. Md.

\merlcan'
i years ex-
perience with Am. Beauties, peas and carnations.
Address Q. care Florists' Kxchance.

A TODNG Swede, lately landed, wishes situation
•**- aa afliTlst ; several Tears' experience, EnRland.
France and Germany ; skillful in all kinds of deco-
rations. Address Pearson. 1892 2d Ave.

W/'ANTED a position as foreman, to take charge
*' of greenhouses; 20 years' experience in roses,
carnations and all greenhouse stock; married:
flrst-class designer; best of references. Z., care of
Florists' Exchange.

CITUATION wanted, in charge of amall cnmmer-
^ clal place or assistant on general greenliouse
work, by an experienced gardener and flnrtsL;
grower of carnations, 'mums, roses, etc. R. O.,
care Janitor. 101 Third Ave., New York.

pARDENER and florist, 32, single, 18 years' ex-
^'^ perlence in flrst-class private and commercial
places, understaoding roses, carnations, violets;
wants situation in private or commercial place;
flrst-class references. Address 8ohutz. care uf
Porr. 610 Mott Avenue. New York City.

POSITION -WANTED

At once, by good, all-around florist,
over 30 years iu the business, 5
years as foreman in last situation.
Single, age 36.

Address S, care of Florists' Exchange.

HELP WINTED

Bste 81 per Inch. No adv. less tlian 50c.

1!V ANTED.

Immediately, single man.Gemian preferred, accjualnted
In nursery busineBB ; fliS per montli with board. Address

V. A. VANICHK 74URSHRICS,

Newport, R. I.

IV ANTED.

An active, induatriouB, single young- man,
must be strictly sober, with some experience
with Beauties and carnationa ; commercial
place ; permanent position to right man ;
wages $35.00 per month.

JOHN CUR^VE]^J, Jr.,

Glen Head, L.otiK island.

^V ANTED.

Young man for rose house, one who has had
a few years' experience; state wages wanted
and references. Address

■V.» care Florists' Exchange.

^V ANTED.

A single, sober, industrious man to take
charge of a retail commercial place of lo.OOU ft.
of glass; must be a good grower and under-
stand something about decorating ; state
wages expected. Address

FLORIST, care Carrier No. 113,

BOSTON, MASS.

^V ANTED.

Good gardener, familiar with shrubs and
hardy plants, to take charge of country place
of thirty acres ; must be able to take charge of
constructive work, planting and work from a
plan. Wanted by August Ist. Wages ^75.00
per month, with house and vegetables. Address
giving references, experience, etc.,

J. WILKINSON ELLIOTT,
Landscape Architect, Pittsburg, Pa.

SEEDSMAN W^ ANTED.

Good salary and steady position for a man
(German preferred) who understands the busi-
ness and has a connection among the market
gardening trade around New York City.
Apply by letter,

9IARKKX GARDEPICR,

Care Florists* KKchangre.

VTentlon the Florlata' exchange when wnilng.

HELP WINTED.

"WANTED.

Office man, thoroughly posted in the plant
and seed business. Must have the best recom-
mendations.

HENRY A. DREER,

Look Box 1618, Philadelphia, 'Pa.

W^ANTED.

A good grower, propagator and maker of
designs, one who understands the growing of
general stock, such as palms, ferns, roses, car-
nations, etc.; must be sober, honest and willing
to work; none need apply except those with
experience; also a good all-'round greenhouse
man, single, one who understands potting and
general greenhouse work. State wages ex-
pected, references and full particulars.

X., care Florists* Cxctsanse.

iSGELUKEODS WINTS.

Rate $1 per inch. No adv. less than 50c

-WANTED.

A good second hand hot water boiler. Ad-
dress T., care Florists' Exchange.

-WANTED TO RENT.

GreenhouBCB of 600u to 10,000 feet of glasi. Must be
In good repair and near New York. Answer

Y,, care Florists* Exchange.

SEEDSMAN'S DRA-WERS

and FIXTURES 'W ANTED.

Wanted, a full set of fixtures, drawers, coun-
ters, bins, etc., suitable for a seed store.
Give full description and price to

SEEDSMAM,

Care Florists' ExctaanKC

BUSINESS OPPORTDIIITIES.

Bate $1 per inch. No adv. less than 60o*

L. USSING'S ''""ESg"^""""

M 7 W. 30th St., Telephone 161B 88th.

WITH O. B. BRADSHAW.
SELL, RENT OR EXCHANGE AT ALL TIMES.

A Itare Business Opportunity.

$6,000 cash will buy 60,000 feet of glass,
grounds, etc., stocked witli roses, carnations
and violets. Do not communicate unless you
mean business. Address

I,., care Florists* Exchnnge.

TO LET.

On account of sickness, 9 greenhouses with
sufficient ground. For particulars inquire
A. H. r,ANGJAHR,
19 Boernm Place, Brooklyn.

FOR SALE.

Four greenhouses {7000 feet glass 16x24), 2 acres
ground fronting on two streets ; nine room dwelling
with modern improvements. Will sell greenhouses
witli or without dwelling.

OWNER, Box 780, New Rochelle, N.Y.

h BIG OPPORTUNITY FOR LITTLE CtSH.

Florist. Lettuce Grower or Gardener with
$750 to invest can double his money In one
minute by buying my greenhouses, 6000 ft.,
good business and greater opportunity.

Address ^V., care Florists' Exchange.

FOR SALE CHEAP.

Completely stocked and equipped nursery,
and extensive florist business; established
more than 20 years ; 15,000 square feet of glass
on one acre plot; centra); terms low ; must
sell quick ; irood reasons. Principals only
dealt with. Address

P. O. Box 88, Scranton, Pa.

FOR SALF OR RFNT.

Dwelling, greenhouse and 3 acre garden,
4000 ft. glass; good town of 3500 people; no
competition. Address

X.| care Florists' Exchange.

Mention tbe Florlsta' Elxchange when writing.

GREENHOOSES FOR SILE.

3 rose houses, 200x24; 5 carnation, 80x16
1 smilax, 50x20; 2 palm, 50x16, heated by:
water; potting shed, 60 x 20; good cellar ; green-
houses standing on 1 acre leased land, lease 6
years to run, cheap rent.

1000 young rubbers and large stock plants,
15,000 palms, 6C00 carnations ; 200 sash and
frames; plenty of home trade; cemetery across
tbe street; good dwelling house and barn,
horse and wagons ; SOminutes from New York.
$1,000 mortgage, $3,000 cash ; half the value.

Inquire R., care Florists' Exchange.

MISCEIUNEOOS.

Bate $1 per inch. No adv. less than 50c.

FOR SALE.

Some extra goods Inch second-hand hot-water pipe,
at 4 LtB. per foot. Also some 4 inch. Secure it while

It lEBtS

W. H. SALTER, Rochester, N. Y.

FOR SALE

6,n«0 feet 3.inch Boiler Tubes'; 2000 feet *-inch
Boiler Tubes, first-class stock. Inquire of

L. BACHARACH,

Rondoat, K, V.

Boston.

Market Conditions.

The past week hae seen a little busi-
ness going on occasioned by graduations,
commencements, etc. Class Day at Har-
vard occurs on Friday. The dcrnratinns
at Harvard Collegefor Thursday ivciiiiig,
on the occasion of the " Senior Spread "
are principally of greens, large palms and
other plants, very few flowers being used.
At the private spreads given by the indi-
vidual students, however, there is a good
deal of work on table decorations.

The demand the past week has favored
good roses and it has been rather difficult
to get any. Beauty are only of fair (piali-
ty now and not very plentiful, bringing
from $2 to $20 a 100. (Jutdoor roses are
fairly plentiful, but as the stems are .short
they do not prove very satisfactory.
Bridesmaid are very poor. Bride are
about as badly off as Bridesmaid, and
Kaiserin, though of good quality, are not
plentiful and are well cleaned up at from
f 12 to .f;6 a 100, specials making $8.

t'arnations are plentiful enough, but
carnations that deserve the name are
very scarce and such are well sold daily,
averaging fi-om 75c. to $1 a 100 for best
selected stock. The others bring from
15c. to 50c. a 100, being generally sold
in lots. Pieonies are shortening up a
great deal. Valley is also over. Sweet
peas are fairly plentiful.

The marriage of Elisha Allen Peirce, of
Waverley, to Miss Margaret Wendell
Phillips, of Hudson, Mass., occurred
Thursday, June 15.

Wm. W. Edgar's eldest son, Robert,
sailed Wednesday, June 14, for England.
He will spend two years there at Sander
& Co.'s. He will then spend a year in
Belgium and on returning to this coun-
try at the end of three years should be
well able to continue the business and
follow the brilliant and successful exam-
ple of his father.

Mrs. Chas. Ingram also sailed on the
same boat. F. J. N.

Philadelphia.

Trade is Dull.

There is scarcely anything to re-
port as regards the retail business of the
past week, as outside of a few weddings
and some funeral work there has been
very little doing. All cut Howers are not
up to the usual standard of quality.
During the early part of the week roses
were in good demand, but it is very
difficult to procure good stock.

Sweet peas have been called for, white
varieties being scarce on several days,
but the top price noted is 50c. per 100.
Valley has also been in good demand
and is scarce. Carnations are now very
small and lack substance. In a recent
discussion about carnations being sold
to the street men at $1.25 per 1000, it
was figured out that the grower got
20c., the balance going for commission
and express charges.

The News.

Samuel S. Pennock has commenced
extensive alterations at his wholesale es-
tablishment.

The June meeting of the Pennsylvania
Horticultural .Society was only fairly
attended, the night being warm and
a severe thunderstorm raging. Only
routine business was transacted. In the
outdoor rose competition but one entry
was staged, from Thos. Holland, gar-
dener, to H. B. Rosengarten, Esq. In the
sweet peaclasses Thos. Holland was first
for vaseof Blanche Ferry and Wm .Robert-
son second. For a display of sweet
peas Wm. Robertson was first, and JaB.
Campbell, gardener to J. D. Winsor,
Esq., second, each staging about twenty
vases of very good flowers for this
season.

Bowling nights at the clubroom are
Monday, Tuesday and .Saturday, when
10 to 15 members regularly turn out.
David Bust.

Echoes from the Alleys.

The Lbckland Lumber Co. Trophy,

We are Informed that the trophy to be
given by the Lockland Lumber Co., to
be competed for by the various gun clubs
at theDetroitconvention in August next,
has been selected. The trophy is a solid
silver pitcher, resting on an ebony base,
and stands atiout l.'JVi; inches high. We
expect to present our readers with a pic-
ture of the pitcher in an early issue.

A National Bowling: Trophy.

It may be remembered that at (Imaha
last year a movement was set on foot to
establish a national bowling trophy, to
be comijeted tor at the S. A. F. conven-
tions under certain rules, and that a sug-
gestion was made that each club desirous
of competing contribute $10 toward the
purchase of a suitable trophy. J. F. Wil-
cox, of Council Bluffs, la., kindly volun-
teered to act astreasurerof this subscrip-
tion fund. On calling Mr. Westcott's
attention to this matter he writes us as
follows:

" I have written to J. F. Wilcox to
ascertain how many teams have for-
warded their money aud am expecting to
hear from him at any moment. Kindly
ask the captains or representatives of the
different clubs that favor such a trophy
and wish to compete, to send their $10
to Mr. Wilcox and their entry to me as
soon as possible, as time is passing rapidly
and it will be necessary to formulate rules
and make final arrangements. I am san-
guine that we can get up interest enough
to form a bowling leagueto be known as
the Florists' Bowling League, and to put
up >a prize every year."

Regarding the trophy for the gunners
Mr. Westcott remarks: "Our shooters
are going to turn out in force this year.
I hope the trophy to be put up by the
Lockland Lumber Co. may be the means
of bringing several teams into the field,
as tlie rules to be laid down will favor
the cities not having the same number of
good shots to select from as Philadelphia
has."

Owing to pressure on our columns the
various bowling scores are omitted this
week.

Reader, this la j-our colunm. Let ne know
what you are doing. It will keep your name
before your fellow-craftamen and interest
many.

Sonth Morwalk, Oonn. — Wm. Ferris is
erecting a greenhouse 150 feet in length.

New SprlDgvlUe, N. T. — Joseph Simonson
has been appointed by Governor Roosevelt to
tlie oflice of County Clerk.

Landsdowne, Pa.— A. L. Pennock & Son are
having a number of extensive modern green-
houses built on their place.

I.anBiug, nuch.— U. P. Hedriok has been
elected assistant professor of horticulture in
the stead of H. P. Gladden resigned.

Salt Lake City, Utah.— James Dwyer, in a
suit against the city, has been awarded $1200
on account of injuries received through fall-
ing over an embankmenton tbe night of Janu-
ary 11, 1896.

We»t Hoboken, N. J.— Geo. Schubert has
just finished two new greenhouses, 97il6>^
feet, built by Thos. W. Weathered's Sons: Mr.
Schubert Intends erecting six more houses
about the same size— all the houses will be
stocked with maidenhair fern.

June 24. 1899.

Thb Florists* Exchmnge.

647

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SMILAX

Pot Plants i"r«F'

or 1000,
AT $1.50 PER 100.

I ALBERT M. HERR,

1 Lancaster, Pa. I

nTiiiiiMiiiimiiiiiimniiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiMiiiiiiiniiiiiiimimiiirn

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

30,000 SMILAX

From flats, by mall, »0.50 per 100 ; t4 (W per 1000
From 2 Inch pote. 1.50 '* 13.00 "
HYDRANGEA, rooted cuttings, »1 25 per 100;
»10.(10 per 1000. From 4 Inch pots. In bad, |;1.25 per
dozen ; »8.00 per lOU.
CANNAS, mixed, 3 Inch pota, J3.00 per 100.

Send for Sample. Cash with the Order.
FRED BOERNER, CAPE MAY CiTY, N.J.
Menftnn th*. FlnrtBta' Exohanee when wrltlBK

SMILAX

Fine plants, 2 inch pots, $1.25
per 100 ; $10.00 per 1000.

J. B. HEISS, Sir JrYe'J;^ Dayton, Ohio.

CASH WITH OHDKIt

Mention the FlorletB' Exchange when writing.

S7vni_MX

750. per 100; »5,00 per 1000; 2 Inch pots.

ALTERNANTHERAS.

»1.00 per 100; SlO.flO per 1000, yellow
and red.

CASH. No C. O. D.-»

JDS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delawaro.O.

Mention th6 norlBta' Exchange when wrUlng.

Smiux Strings

C. OTTO SCHWABE,

Florist, JHBiKlNTO^VPi, PA.

10.000 SMILAX

Fiue Plants in 2}^ -inch pots,
$1.50 per 100; $13.00 per 1000.

Cash ■with Ordeu.

W. T. S F. P. BUTZ, New Castle, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

600 Fine Clumps, One Year Old,

$I5.00 per lOO.

RUDOLPH ASMUS, New Durham, N, J.

Mention the Florlstfl' Eychange when writing.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

The following varletlee still left. Stock Is going fast,
let us have your order hefore It 1b too late. Send for
list of other varieties,

EARLY VARIETIES,

Geo. S. Kalb, Win. Simpson. W. de niont-

mort, mm. IL RobhiMon, Ivory, Glory

ol the Pacilic, Alarion Henderson,

J3,00 per 100.
MIDSEASON TO LATE.

Snovr 4)ueen $5.00 per 100

Mrs. C. II. I*eirce 5.00 "

Autumn Glory 5,00 "

Peiinsylvnuia 6.00 "

Mrs. H. WeekB 3.00 "

IVIerry Xmne 6.00 "

<>nlden Wedding 4.00 *'

Will. IL Lincoln 3.00 "

NeviuM 3.00 *'

I*Ir». S. T. Murdock 3.00 "

Golden Plume 300 "

K. Datlledouze 3.00 "

niajor llonnnllbn 3()()

H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

Hartford, Conn.

Business the past week has been very
satisfactory; a number of weddings has
taken place, also several decorations.
Hoses are not over plentiful and rather
poor in quality. Carnations are getting
smaller and are not very abundant.
Sweet peas are becoming scarce and
shorter stemmed. J. F. C.

ASTER PLANTS.

Trijffaut'8 Queen of the Market and Comet at
$3.1.10 per loot). 5'i0 at lUOO rate. These pliiiits
are Inrge and stocky.

GUSTAV PITZONKA, - BRISTOL, PA.

OUR NEW WHITE aillUTIOII

Is one of the Best on tbe I>Iarket.

Large flower, very strong stiff stem, etauds erect.
Flower when first, open has a verv delicate shade of
piDk. when full upeu is a perfect while. Is free from
ru3t. Hhk One cluvc srent, We have tried It for three
years. Will put It on the market the coming eeason.
It is the heet white carnation we have ever grown.

LOGAN AVE. GREENHOUSES, Danvllle.lll.

Wholennle Flori<<lN.

RARE OFFER f&

4.onn nice younit plants of BRIDES and
BRIDK8MAIDS, from 3 ilicb puis, at
S4.00 per lOo or $35.00 per 1000.

5UUat lOUUrate. Cash with order please. Address

W. T. HILLBORN,

state St. Gardens. Newtown, Bucks Co., Pa.

MpnTlnn the FlnHntti' Kxohange when writing.

SURPLUS STOCK

FOR SALE CHEAP.

500 ('annas, Austria, Italia, Bouvler, F. Vauglian,

C. Henderson, Q. Charlotte, large plants, from 4lnch

potfi. $6 0(1 per 100.
3000 ColeiiH, G. Bedder, VerschaffeltU and assort-

fd. Id varieties. 2^ Inch, $2.00 per 100.
1-300 GeraniuniH, bet>t varletlee, assorted, 4 Inch,

»1 UU per lOu. 2000 hest Douhles, 2'4 In . $2 Oliper lOU.
1 000 LobeliuH. Dwarf Blue, 2'^ In., ti.UO per 100.

CHAS. L. STANLEY, Plainfield, N. J.

Mention the Florlnta' Exchange when writing.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Merrv Monarch. PhtrbuH, Modesto,
FhilarieJphla. Whilldln. V. Morel, M.
Dean, Bonnaffon, Yanoma, Pink and
White Ivory, L. Canning, 2 Inch,
$2.00 per 100. Yellow Ivory and
Pennsylvania (new), (>i)c. per doz.

J. G. EISELE, - Pliiladelphia, Pa.

20th AND ONTAUIO ST8.
Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

strong, healthy, extra fine Btock, not weak, short
plants, from 2>4 loch pots, 2ffe cts. each ; ?20 00 per lOUO.
Never had such good plantB before. EiRLY— Rerg-
mann, Uoblnsnn. (ilory of the Pacific. S mpson, Whill-
dln. Lae^r. Lady FItzwygram. Marie Louise, Ivory.
MID8EAS0N TO LATE^Flnk Ivoiy, Qneen. Cul-
llDgfordll. G. W. Chllds, L, Canning. Mrs Black, Mrs.
Per Ine. Mrs. Murdock, Dallledouze, Mo-lesto, Major
Bonnaffon. Cabu With Obdkr, PLEiSK

CHAS. ZIMMER, West Coliingswood, N. J.

Mention thf FlnrlfitR' Kxrhange when writing.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Novelties and Standard Varieties.
Healthy young plants for bsDch-
ing. List of varieties and prices
on application.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich.

Mention the FlorlBts' Exchange when writing.

Boston Ferns

N. Exaltata Bostoiilensls, small
plants, $6 01) per lOu lo ^t4U.uu per lu. U; not less
than 250 at ll OJ rate.

ALSO A FINE LOT OF

Ketstlas. Belmoreana and For8teriana,6-in.

pots, from $1.00 to 1 1. 60 each; 7-in. pots, $1.50

to $3 .'iO each; lar^rer plants, $3 On to $IO.i.Oea.
Areca Lutesceiis, 6Uc. to $3.00 each.
LataiilaH, from »4.lio per rioz. to$3 00 each.
Araucarlas. Iiiree plants, $1.00 to $1 flu ea.
Asp;iraKUHI»Iuiiiosus.tl.oOto$1.60do/..
AsparaKUS SpreiiKerl, 3>4 in. pots,

$1.51 per doz.
Asparagus Xenalssliuu8,2^ in. pots,

75f. I>er duz.; 3}.^ in. iMits. $1 25 per doz.
Adianlutn Cuneatuni, from 75c. to

$3 (10 [)er doz.
Ruhher Plants, |3. 00 to $4.00 per doz.

WM. ft. BOGK, No. Cambridge, Mass.

Unknown correspondents will send cash with
orders.

Connected with Telephone.
Mention the FlorlBta' Bxchanse when writing.

CELERY PLANTS

strong planta to plant out in field, G. S. Blanching
W. Plume and Giant G. Heart, at $1.00 per 1000.

CUSTAV PITZONKA, Bristol. Pa.

Mpntlon the norlata' Exchange when writing.

CELERY.— White Plume. New Golden and Eala-
mazoo. $1.00 per RiOO. CAKBAGE.— Wlnnlgstadt,
Flat Dutch and Deep Head Brunswick, $1.00 per laiO.
RTTABAfiAS, white and yellow, $1,00 per 1000.
TOM ATOES.-Dwarf Champion and Beauty, trans-
plauteil. $,',00 per lUOO. Cash with order.

FREO. A. TAYLOR, Cauaelota. N.Y.
Mention th*" PHnrlarw Kxphnng** whfn writing

m.OLHOLnSm.n

5,000 Berberis Vulgaris

4,000 Berberis Vulgaris Purpurea

10,000 Berberis Thunbergii

Prices and sizes on application.

T. R. WATSON, Plymoutli, Mass.

Mention the Flnrlst*'' Kxrhange when wrttlne

Paragon, 80c. a lOOO.

Late Flat Dutch,

' SUCOK88ION, SOc.alOOO.

PEPPER PLANTS ^'"-'' ^°"' '\» i«„.

P.AIII IFI nWPR PLANTS, Hendkrson'8
strong, aelil-grown. 10,000 lots 25 per cent. less.

E. C. HARGADINE, - Felton, Del.

Mention the FlorlstB* Exchange when writ I ng.

clem: AXIS

SPECIAL OFFER OF YOUNG PLANTS.

Florists, why not try growinif a few Clematis
tor your own trade ; they will suit you better
than Imported or fleld-grown stock. I offer a
choice lot of young plants, well hardened, in
10 or more hest kinds, free by mail, 10 for
$1 00 or $8 00 per 100. 25 at 100 rates. Also
strong plants from 5 in. pots, $2 50 per doz.

F. A. BALLER, Bloomlngton, III.

Tomato, Cab-
bage, Celery,
Pepper, Etc.,
cheap In large

PLANTS

lots. Price List Free.

J. S. LINTHICUIVI,

Woodwardsville, A. A. Co., Maryland.

EVERGREEN!

An imilieNSe STOCK of both larfje
and small sized Evergreen Trees, in
great variety. Also Everjtreeu Sbrut9s.

CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED.

THE W. H. MOON CO. Morrisville Pa.

Mention the F^orlate' Exchange when writing.

PEiCH AND PLUM TREES 0ELTER^^'-8'■98.

lIi'ltaMc and clean ulnck al tow wholesale rates. All
deslruhle it-adirig varieties of PEACHES, old and
new, Id fruiting orchards. Have the new Triuinpbt
GreenHboro, and Sneed fruiting. Buds can he

sujiplh'd In season at low rates.

Very Inru-i'Htuck of PLIIM TREES, all on plum
rouiH. ..[ir und two years. Biide can he supplied of
tlii'Hi- nJH.i, eltliiTfroni nurseries or orchard trees. Have
all tlic k-adlug Japanese varieties, Ahundance, Bur-
bank, Clialiot, SatBuma, Wlllard and others; also the
new Ked June and Wlckson In good supply.

Usual supply also of Asparagus Roots to offer.

ILEX. PULLEN.MiKo'd Nurseries, Mjlforii, DbI.

Mention the F^orlstB' Exchange when writing

HOME OF CHOICE TREES

and hardy plants.

specialties) 5"''°,?"!'"'."'' S''"''?'''""

I drons.Kalmias.Bluebpruce.
NEW INTRODUCTIONS OF HARDY PERENNIALS.

NEWPORT NURSERIES, Newport, R,L

Frank Brunton. Mgr. {^"Catalogue free.

Mention the P*]f>riats' Exchange when writing.

SPECIMEN

Evergreen Trees

For Tubs and Vases for Deccratlon.

CHAS. B HORNOR & SON,

Horticulturists and Nurserymen, MT. HOLLY, N.J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange wlien wrltlpg

VEGETABLE PLANTS

STRONa STOCKY FIELD-QROWN
PLANTS.

CAULIFLOWER, Early Snowball, t2.00per 1000.

CABBAGE, In variety, tl. CO per 1000.

EGG PLANTS, N.Y. improved, $2.00 per lOOO.

PEPPERS, Kull NoBe, and others, $2.00 per lOOU.

TOMATO, Large transplanted planta, t2.0O per 1000.

J. C. SCHMIDT, - Bristol, Pa.

Mention the FlorJHtB' Exchange when wrltlnir

P. OUWERKERK

1123 Summit Ave., Jersey City, N.J.

Just received from

RHODODENDRONS,

SPIR/E* JAPONICA,

P/EGNIES,

POT GROWN LILACS,

CLEMATIS and H. P.

PRICES

Mention the FlorlBta

our Holland Nurseries

AZALEAS,

LILIUM SPECIOSUM
BLEEDING HEART
HYDRANGEA IN SORTS.

ROSES, in the best sorts.

MODERATE.

Exchange when writing.

VEGETABLE PLANTS

CELERY, White Plume, Golden Self-Blanchtng.
New Rose and other varieties, strong planta, 15c.
per 100; $1.00 per lUOO. If by mall, add Wc. per 100.

CABBAGE, H. Succession. Early Summer, Flat
Dutch, Drumhead Savoy, and other varieties, strong
field plants, 15c. per 100; fl 00 a 1000; $8.50 a lO.OCO.
]f by mall, add 10 cents per lOO,
Write for Speriai I'nce on 50,000 to 100,000 lota.

TOMATO, Llvlnprston'a Stone. Favorite. Paragon,
Beatuv. Brlnton's Best and other varieties. 15c.
per 10'. |l 511 per lOOU, $8. oil per 10,000. If by ma 1,
add 10 cents per 1(K),

nUDVC AUTUCMIIUC '° ^ood variety, from 2)^
UtlnTo/^N I nLfflUMo, inchpois, $2.00 per 100.

CASH WITH ORDER.

R. VINCENT JR i SON, White Marsh, Md.

Mention the Florlste' Exchange when writing.

SPRINGFIELB,
N€W JERSEY.

F. & F. NURSERIES

^r^o^!^".^!" TREES AND PLANTS In full assortment. Trade.^Catalogo.

SWEET BAY TREES

BOBBINK & ATKINS, = Rutherford, N. J.

FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL

FOR ORCHARD AND OARDCN

Small Fruits, Orapes, Shrubs, Climbing Plants,

Roses, Everereens, Hardy Plants, PjEonles. <k

ItarKCBt and cliolccat collections lu Amerlom.

BEST NOVELTIES

DeBcrlptive Illustrated Catalogoe free.

ELLWANCER & BARRY,

MOUNT HOPE NURSERIES, Rocbester, n; V.
FUty-nlntli Tear.

Menuo* til* Florists' Bxehancs wb«n writing.

648

The Florists' Excht^inci

BOSES.

Conn. Hort. Society's Rose Show.

The Horticultural Society'B roseBliow
opened ou Tuesday last tor two days.
The princiiial exhibitors were W. E.
Wallace, C. H. Case and C. P. Lincoln.
\V. IC. Wallace hud the largest exhibit.
The judses were Dr. G. P. Davis, of this
city, and A. W. Dri(!;g8,of East Hartford,
.State botanist, who awarded prizes as
follows: Roses, W. E. Wallace, first; ('. II.
Case, second, and diploma to ('. P. Lin-
coln, who did not enter for competition.
Honorable mention for James liallentine.
For amateurs, all prizes awarded to Mrs.
.lames K. Moore; vase of roses, .Joseiih
Vldbourne and Miss M. C. Cone. For
collection of native flowers, first to .J. T.
Withers. Sweet peas, first to Wni. I!.
May; second, Robert Patchet. Specimen
plant in bloom, first to Mark Wakeraan,
also honorable mention tor bestarranged
table. Pa'onies, first to W. W. Hunt.
Strawberries, first to Robert Patchet;
second, .Joseph A. Stone. Pansies, first,
GuBtave Mlnge. Wil<l Hovver boniiuet,
Ethel Wakeiuan. J. F. C.

Elmira (N. Y.) Rose Show.

The exhibition by the Elmira Horticul-
tural Society, .lune 13 and li, was excel_
lent in every sense of the word. The ama-
teurs and private gardeners were out in
full force and the florists were well repre.

sented.

Hoffman's showed pa-onies, La France,
fuchsias and campanulas in pots; Mrs.
Wells, gloxinias, iiTid Kawson, groiiiis of
palms and hydnniKi'as .■ui-aiincd fm-
effect, also lilies, roses and carnatiniiK—
one hundred vases.

\n alcove was transformed into a din-
ing room for lunch and dinner table dec-
orations, including a buffet that was very
attractive in tasteful garniture. Raw-
sou's display of sweet peas equaled in
quality high gradcstock grown in Cohoc-
ton, and Cohocton beats the world. Co-
hocton has the next flower show, and
great things are expected.

Annandale (N.Y.) Rose Show.

The Annandale Rose Show waslK'ld on
.lune 1-t and lo. Considering the pro-
tracted dry season a very creditable dis-
play was made. Messrs. Sielirecht & .Son
exhibited blooms of Oncidium Rogersii,
Cypripedinm Roezlii, .Erides virens, and
Dendrobium tuscatum.

The silver cup offered for the best
twenty-four varieties of roses, three of
each, was awarded to Archibald Rogers,
Esq. (gardener, .James Horrocks), Hyde
I*ark. The same exhibitor also took first
prizes for twelve varieties of roses, tor
best collection of veget.ililesand for three
and one dishes of strawberries; also sec-
ond prize for six gloxinias.

Braytou Ives, Esq. (gardener, Richard
Lewis), was awarded first prize for col-
lection of roses and first for vase of Paul
Neyron. Geraldine Redmond, Tivoli
(gardener, George WittUuger), was
awarded first prizes tor best collection of
stove and greenhouse plants, for collec-
tion of ferns, for two specimen ferns and
six gloxinias.

Charles de Rham, Esq., Cold Spring,
(gardener, ISichard Grigg), was awarded
first prize for six viirieties of roses aiid
first for centerpiece of roses suitalile for a
dinner table.

Miss Cruger, Barrytown, (gardener O.
G. Owen), was awarded a special prize
for collection of stove and greenhouse
plants and second prize for six varieties
of roses.

The Dutchess County Horlicultural So-
ciety's prize for the best collection of old-
fashioned garden flowers was iiwardeil to
Wintlirop Sjirgent, Esq. (gardener, W. G,
Gomersall). The last named exhil)it(ir
was also awarded first prize for a ct)llec-
tion of garden fiowers. W. G. G.

EXHIBITIONS.

POOGBKEEPSIE, N. Y.— The fifth annual
eshiliitii III of tin- I tiitcliess Cimnt.N' Ilorti-
cullui-al Society will hi' held licre .Novciii-
ber s-10 inclusive. The sche<iule has l)cen
issued and copies may be obtained from
Secretary W. G. Gomersall, Fishkill-ou-
Hiidsou, N. y.

Sprinsfleld, Mass.

The rain of last week was a Godsend
to the growers of this section; both gar-
den,truck and beddingplants were mate-
rially aided in getting started. We hear
of liiany growers in the ininiedi:ite
vicinity 'who have lost nearly .ill their
jilantsby the drought. The bedding n\it
of iilant's in this city is about finished
and the report from tlie growers and
dealers is. that more bedding plants have
been raised and sold here this season
than ever before, and better prices real-
ized.

This is the month for the graduation
exercises of the schools and colleges and
cut flowers and decorations are now in
order for these events. H. G.

1500 FINE PERLE

Plants In 4 Inch pota at Sets.

LOUIS M.NOE, Madison. N.J.

M.^ntlun the Flnrlata' Enohange when writing

IF YOIT NEED ROSSES

Send us your list for prices.

THEC.A.REESERCO.

URBANA. OHIO,
^VboleHale Rose tirowers.

Mention the Florleti' Exchange when writing.

■ ROBT. CRAIQ & SON, ■

s BOSES, ?mi GtOTONS, I

5 ...CARNATIONS.. 5

■ and Novelties In Decorative Plants, ■

|[ Market and 49th Sts., PHILADELPHIA, PA ^

M,.ntlon the Florlate' E^cohange when writing.

MANETTI STOCKS [por Pan
PACKING MOSS i '^^"^^'^^

SPECIMEN EVERGREENS

For Iiiiiiieilinte Delivery.

HIRAM T. JONES, Union County Nurseries,

ELIZABETH. NEW JERSEY.

Mention the Ti'lorlBtn* ETOhange when writing

D. & C. ROSES

are the cheapeet because they are the beat. We have
in stock over lOOU varieties on own roots. Including
nearly 200 New Roses not offered elsewhere, ae well as
all the old favorites, at prices that make It worth your
while to send us your Hat for quotations before buying
elsewhere All sizes from 2J^ in, puts up.

Send for a copy of our New (■iiido to Ronp C'mN
tiire for 1899, a liandHOinebook of 138 pages, illustrated
with hundreds of half-tunes and ten coloretl plates. It
Is really a work of art and free for the asking.

TEE DItTQES Jt COHABD CO.. Bose Qrowers, West Qrove. ,Fa.

Mpntton the Fieri ■!»' Eichange when writing.

HEADQUARTERS FOR

HARDY ROSES

We are now bnokinBT orders for Rosps in
lartfe lota at Reduced Prices. Write
for particulars.

W. & T. SMITH CO., Geneva. N. Y.

Mention th« Florlata' Exchange when writing.

FORCING ROSES

FINEST STOCK. ^'Va-mrli. :iu-inrh.
Per Uni. I'ur \a

BRIDK $2.50 4I4.00

BRIDICSMAID 2.50 4.00

I^aFRA^CK 2.75 4.00

Also line 2';-inch stock Brabant, Marie Lam-
bert, Mme. F. Kruger, Empress of China,
Marie Van Houtie, Safrano, Etoile de Lyon,
Pr.tirie Queen. Vellow Snupt rl, Clothiidt Sou-
pert, Yellow Kami)ler, [Jaltimore Belle, Mrs
DeGraw, Mme. Welche. at V/-2.50 per 100.

Hermosa, at S3.75 per 100.

ClimbiDg^ Niphetoa, Cnrason Rambler, Pres.
Carnot, Des Blanches, Mme. Plantier, Clio,
Marie Baumann, at 93.00 per 100.

Also from 3^-inch pots, Hermoea and Marie
Lambert, at $4.00.

ISSORTEO CANNtS ^fa'prioi!"'""'""'
VINCI VARIEGm ^eTm'""" p'"«''"»'^-^«

PllDVOlUTllCIIIIIIO S^ 1^ P^i* 100 afi follows:
unniOAnintlllUno Mrs. HiKiDbotham. John
Sbrimpton, Glory of the Pacific, John CoIHhb,
Louis Boehmer, William Simpson, Pink Ivory,
Enfant dee Mondes, White Swan, Octoroon,
Kuryptlau and Marlon Henderson,
SMILAX, fine young platite, $12.00 per 1000.

THE NATIONAL PLANT CO.,

Cash with Order. Dayton, Olilo.

Mention the Plorlsts' Exchange when writing.

MANETTI STOCKS

(FOR FALL DELIVERY.)

Englleh or French, especially prepared for grafting,
price per 1000, 10,000 or lOJ.OOO on application.

HARRYA. BUNYAR0,42W.28ihSt,N.Y.City

Mention tll*> Florlflrtu' KTohMnc" wh^n wr-ittn^

ROSES!

Yellow and Pink Rambler
$2 50 per 100. 'Maids, $3.00
per 100. Carnot, $1 per 100.

CARPi AXIOMS.

Maud Dean, IT. White, Alaska, Meteor $2.00 per 100

CHRVSAlSXHKMViaS.

F. Hardy, Modesto. Bonnaflfon $2 50 per 100

All FirMl-C-laMS Stock.

ALVAH L. REYNOLDS, Madison, N.J.

Mention the TJ^orltitii' Exctaanrp when writing

FIELD-GROWN ROSES

Two years old ^ \A/ F A R F*

On their own roots *• ^ m n c

Northern-grown V HEADQUARTERS

SrH.S'nt. ) FOR THEIVI.

Si'rcliil low ._'uii(ract uIT-.ts for p-all or Spring delivery.

JACKSON & PERKINS CO., "/e^Y^r'i:

(WHOLKSALK ONLY.)

J. AUSTIN SHAW, "Western Representative,

78 Wabash Ave., Chioaqo, III.

Mention the PlorlatH' Exchange when writlnip

ROSE STOCK

Bridesmaid and Bride. A1 stock,
out of 3incb pots, all heel cutttugB.
Prices right

T. W. LYDECKER, Englewood, N. J.

Mention the Flnrlntw' E»rhnnee when writlna

g^ -^ ^_.^ >>■>. ^■-^ ,<>, ^.--. ^,

ROSE STOCK

10,000 Bridesmaids

from 3; 2 inch pots, $6.00 per
100; $50.00 per 1000.

From 2% inch pots, $3.00
per 100.

EDW. J. TAYLOR,
SOUTHPORT, - CONN.

^J- l.-5'lv'I..J ._}) L.J I.IJ IJj IJJ LL. j> ^'jij
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

Per 100.

BRIDESMAID .... 3 in. pots . . $5 CO
METEOR, 2% in. pots, $15 a 1000 . . 2 00
BRIDESMAID . . . 2y, in. pots . . 3 00

LA FRANCE, 1 yr. old plants, $30.00 a 1000

AMERICAN BEAUTY, lyi. old plants, 30

in. high, S,V™ acc%.led' «30.00 per 1000.

REINBERC BROS., 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago, III.

Mention the innrlwtii' Kxchangft when writing

Philadelphia Roses.

STiaCTLY FIRST-CLASS CLEAN STOCK, :i INCH.

MYERS & SAMTMAN,

■ Wyndmoor, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia

Ifentlon the Flotist^' Iirzchanfrv when wrlUns

40,000 FIRST QUALITY FORCING ROSES!

READY FOR IMMEDIATE PLANTING.

Fully equal to those sent out the last seven j-ears, first class and perfectly healthy In every respect.

Only selected growth from llowerlng shoots used lii propagating.

WOOTTON, I.A FRANCE, AMERICAN BEAUTY. PRESIDENT CARNOT,

3 inch pots, f8 00 per 100. 4 Inch pots, J12.00 per UK).

METEOR, KAISERIN, SUNSET, BON SII.ENE, MERMET,

I'EKl.E, (iONTIER. H1I»IE. IIOSTE. NUMIETOS. BRIDE,

BRIDESi'VIAID, BELLE SIEBRECHT, 3 Inch pocs. »7.00 per 100. 4 Inch potJi, »10.00per 100.

A few thousand grafted BRIDE, BRIDES.MAID. KAISERIN and PRESIDENT CARNOT,

'i'-e Inch pots. $15.00 per 100.
Mention this paper. J. L IDIIjIjOlSr, BXoomstDuuarg, Feu.

Mention thf. Florists* Kxchanto when wrIttnK.

^WMW^wvwywwwwvwywwywyvwvww^wvv^'

AMERICAN BEAUTIES

FROM

3-INCH

POTS.

SI'ROISG, CLEAN. HEALTHV rLAISTS. |^

$9 00 per 100 ; S80.00 per 1000. tg-

--^ THIS r>isicE IS i^oia the: T^e-a-xiE 03>ti."2". JE

3 JOSEPH HEACOCK, Wyncote, Pa. ^

^____ Mention Ihe Florista' Exchange when writing.

POT ROSES

We have OOOO MRXEOR ROSES, in 2 inch pots,
also quantities of the following, all fine healthy stock,
and fine plants. Order and you will not regret it. . . .

lOO

1000

100

1000

American Beauty,

$5.00

$45.00

Bride, -

- - $3.00

$25.00

Perle,

4.00

30.00

'Maid, - -

3.00

25.00

Meteor,

2.00

18.00

CASH OR

REFEREN

CE.

WIETOR BROS., 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL.

Mention ihe Florlits' Elxcbange when wrttlnff.

June 24, 1899.

Twe F^LORiSTS'

■XCHMNGE.

649

usiness Paper
business Men:
Florists' Exchange

LAGER & HURRELL.

Growers and ^\ ^3 ^\ 11 | |^ ^
Importers of \J Ix W rl I L^ O

Just arrived In Hplendid condition: Cattleya
I/abiata* C> I>Ios8tie. C SpecioMiNNinia, ('.
Ilarrisoutfe Violacen, <_'. Wariierii, C'.
4*rnnuloHn, f^iirlia AncepN. \j. A. Alba, 1,.
AutuiriiinliH, I.. PiiPHtniis, L. Dnynna. and
Kui-liimtonin Fi'nt>i-aiiH.

Cherry Wood Baskets, Fresh Moss and Peat.
Corre.pondBnoe^^^ SUMMIT, N. J.
Men t Ion the Florlata' Exchange when writing

CRABB & HUNTER,

iT» I J r» ,."»1!_i.— Pot plants now ready of

Violet bDCCI^I SIS Mai^'e LoulBC. Farquhar
T luivi »J|/vwiwiioi.o and Lady Campbell, free

from disease. Al stock. Write for prices.

SURPLUS ROSES, Brides and 'Maids, Urat-clasa
stock, from 3 In. pots, $4.00 per 100.

BEDDING <;ERAMU,'>IS. 4 In, pots. $6.00 a 10O;
iromSln. jiots, fl.OUper 101.1. All llrsi-flass stock,

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.

Mention the Florlaf Exchange when wrltlnK

VI0LET3. SIDILHK.

MARIE LOUISE, perfectly clpan and healthy, a few
flrst-clafs sand rooted luttlngs, $5.00alUU0; bUc. ft lOC,
while they last.

SMIL.AX, strong and thrifty, 2 In . 60c. per 100;
f5 00 a WW. Samples, by mall, lUc. Cash wttli order.

R. KILBOURN, Clinton, N. Y.

Mpnfinn thp riorls

Kxchan^t' whfn writlne

Violets i Specialty.

Am now prepared to take orders tor
Fall planting. On aeeounl drought eau
not fill furtlier orders until about Aug. 1.

SEULIFF NURSERY, Sea Cliff, L. I., N.Y.

FD. BOULON, Prop.
Mpntlnn tbf Flnrtptw' KTf*hflngp wh^n wrttlng

IPIPEJIJL VIOLET

Hooted cuttiDjfri Hi! sold. I li.i\ e a limittd
quanliry of ROOTKD RUNNKKS Ihat :ire
grand in size ixnd vigor. Price of tht-sp. $40.00
per 1000, S5.00 per Hil'. Now is (lie time to u^-i
a stock of thissuperh Hower, the larRest, bluest
Hiid most double violet in cultivation to-day.
It has captured tlrnt prize wherever sliown
this Winter. Average number of flowers per
pUnt this season 70.

My new book on Violet Cnltare goes
with every order.

ADDKE88:

W.L MINOR, Brockton, Mass,

588 BELMONT ST.

U»«ti'- *y.» Flnrlaln' P:xfhnnir* wh»n wHtlnr

THE BOSTON FERN

A SPECIALTY. U DO per 100; HO.OO per 1000.
Orderi fllletl Id rotatloD, as phinta are ready.

L. H. FOSTER, 45 King St. . Dorchester. Mass.

Mention th** innrli»t(«' Rxohnneti wh*»n ^vrttlnir

i:

IS

The handsomest decorative plant in
cultivation, $5.00 a 100; $40.0o a KOO.

Mine is the Genuine Stock.

FRED. C. BECKER, Cambridge.Mass.

1730 CiMBIUDOE ST.
WpnMnn the Florists' Exchange whfn writlne

Palms «"^
Decorative Plants

ALL SIZES AT
ALL StASONS

A. SCHULTHEIS, College Point,

p. O. Box 78, Queens Borough, New York.

Vr*'ntlnn the FlnrlsrtB" Exchange when writing

FERNS

In tine assortment, fidin 2', J in. pots,
$3.00 per 100; $27.00 per looo.

PAN FERNS,

$2.00 per 100; $15.00 per lOOO.

GHAS. T.DARJNG, Stony Brook, LI. N.Y.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing

HiipaiaoDS Spieoyeii

Seedlings, Irom soil with (Ine tubers,
ready for 3 inch potp, by mail and
we pay postajre, $3 00 per 100.
53^ See our Carnation and Golden Gate Advertise-
ments. Send for Circular.

American Rose Company, Washington, D. G.

Mention the FlorlstB" Exchange when writing..

FERN

WE MAKE A SPECIALTY ;'r'„r;'iil,"Fresh

Fern Spo es, saved at uur uwn nurseries. Itj
exereisititir a lit'le care and sowing only the
right vaiieties, you can quickly work up a
good htock ot small Ferns that are indispens-
able for many kinds of Florist work. We
furnihh wiih all or<lprs pinin, simple directions
for cultivating. Mixed Spores, sufflcent
for 30>iU plants, Jl 00 ; collection of 12 be^t
varieties, ench in a separate envelope, post-
paid, for $5.00.

EMSOn, MADDEN, MHillsJ.J.

IJ, S, Exotic Nurseries.
Mention the Finrlpts' Exrhangp whftn writing

FEB|lli,SELIIIil|IElLllUi;.

PLANTS CHEAP FOR 30 DAYS.

Adinntuin Cnpilliis Veneris. . 2^

.... 3

A<linntuiii Cuncntum 3

4

Neplirulepis Exnltnrn

Inch Price Price
pots, per 10. a 100.

i^elnginella Eiiiiliaun..

strong,. 7

$0-30 $2. SO

.-15 4.00

.50 4,50

.85 8.00

,55 5,00

,50

.85
.60

Selag:iiiella ninrteuse

These plants are all strong and ready for
larger pots. All orders must be accompanied
by the cash. Address all letters to

W. J. HESSER. PLATTSMOUTH, NEB.

Proprietor of PALM GARDENS.
Mention the PlorlBte* Exchange when writlne

PALMS

AND

FERNS

The URGEST STOCK In
the West.

Send us your name, and we will keep you posted when
we have anything special to offer.

GEO.WITTBOLD,'"cViS^'^-o!'

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MARANTA MASSANGEANA

The hottest selling plant for retail, fine for ferneries,
makes fine 3 or 4 In. pot plants, 2 In. pota. $1.00 per doz. ;
Iti'.W per 100. 3 In. pots, |1.50 per doz., $8.00 per 100.

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI—

strong, m In. poU. »7.0O per lOO.
RnCPQ Hride, 3ln,.M.0Operl00; »35.00 per lOOO-
nUOCO liridesmaid.Sln., |t a 100; »35a 1000.
t¥~Terms, cash or C. O. D.

C. MERKEL&SON, Mentor.Ohlo.

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LATANIA BORBONICA

2 Inch pots tO.60 per doz ; «4.00 per 100

4 " 2.50 " 20.00 "

5 " extra fine 4.75 •* S5.00 "

6 •• 9.00 " 70.00 •■

8 " JI.SO to »2.25 each ; $16.00 to JIM UO per doz.
Fine specimen plants, ffl.uo and upwards.

ARECA LUTESCENS.

Plants $5.00 and upwards.
Kentia Belmoreana and Forsterlana—

4 Inch pots $35.00 per 100.

5 *' $50.00 to 75.00

6 '• 1.00 to 1.25 a piece.

Large plants from $3.00 to $10.00 a piece.

Plioenix. RecUnaLa, Canarlensla and Ruplcola, all

Bizes from 2 to 10 Inch pots, at lowest prices.
Phoenix ReclinaCa,4 Incn pota, SOcts. each, $18.00

per 100; 5 Inch pota. 35 ctfl. each. $30,00 per 100; 6

bch pots, 60 cte. each. $55.00 per 100.
Cocos Weddeliana« 2 Inch pots, fine, $15.00 per 100,

and larger plants from 20 cts. up.
Pandanus Utilta, 4 Inch pots, $25.00, and 5 Inch

pots, $40.00 per 100, fine olants.
Primula* Dbl. White, strong 2i4 In. plants, $7.00 a 100.
FERNS— Have about 20,000 of fine aasortment from

SInclipots. In fine condition, $3.00 a 100; $27.50 a 1000

JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, tileglieny Pa.

L. D. TELEPHONE 872.
Mention the FlorlsLt' Exchange when writing.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS

Fine 2 incli pot plants, $4.00 per 100.

A>!>T>.lIt..\f:i;s SPKKMGEKI, 2-inch pot plaots perldO, $3 00

SMI (.AX, 2-inch pot plants " 2.00

UiCCONIA MAKilCATA AVREA, the finest ot nil the ornamenlnl

leaved Ileijonias " 6 00

IIOVGAINVII.I.EA GLABRA SAMDERIAKA 6 00

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio.

Mpntlon thp Florists' Exchange when writing.

[ROSE HILL NURSERIES!

■ I m portant!==For Growing. ■

reana

Seedlings, I and 2 leaves, from seed ■

pans, $6 50 a 100; $60.00 a 1000. ■

2-inch pots, $10.00 a 100. S

2%-inch pots, $14.00 a 100. "

All First Cla.s.s Stock. Last Chance before repotting same. Send for Sample.

: SIEBRECHT & SON,

New Rochelle, N. Y. S

th** Ftnrlfts' Exchange when writing

NEPHROLEPIS WASHINGT0NIENSI8

The Greatest and

BEST NOVELTY

OF THE YEAR.

T

'HEllE i.s no other Fern of its class in cultivation so distinct and majestic. The fronds, remarljably thick and metallic in appearance, grow eight feet and
more in height, upright and arch gracefully, have a width of 12 to 1.5 inches; the leaves are very hardy and not at all brittle, and stand exposure better
than any other Fern. The fronds, if cut, iieep green for over ten days and are especially valuable for wall and large decorations. In answer to several
inquiries, will say that this Giant among Nephrolepis shows its beauty and usefulness only when lull grown, never in a 3 or 4 inch pot although the three or four fronds
are graceful, but as a specimen plant, from a iJ to a 12 inch or larger pot, it is simply grand and will rival the Areca palm, with the invaluable advantage that if Its fronds
or leaves are cut and used or spoiled Ijy bad usage or accident, one season under proper treatment will produce a still larger crop of the graceful fronds and so keep on
indefinitely. This tei-n, as stated before, originated with me from spores, and increases fairly well from runners when larger.

Price, strong plants from 3 inch pots, 75ots. each; S8.00 per dozen. From 2',^ inch pots, 40 cts. each; $4.00 per dozen; $30.00 per 100 or
three of the latter size for $1.00, free by mail. Larger plants from benches, $1.00 to $5.00 each.

KENTIA BEL,I>IOREA]MA.

DECORATIVE

In. p

20

PLANTS.

LATAMIAS.

.3
.5
.6

" 6

SEAEORXHIA ELEGAMS 5

" " 6

.3

ARECA LUTESCENS.

.5

.7
.5

CHAIW.1EROPS EXCELSA

CORVI'HA AITSTKAI.IS

COCOS -WEDOELIAISIA

DRAC.1-:NA EITRCANS

• * *' .5

" LINDENI and MASSANGEANA .~>

ANTHVRIVMS, from 3 to Ti Inch pots 2r.ct9.

8

15
24
80

4S
15
18
2,^>
20
18
10
12
18
18
40 cts.

Leaves.
4

5-6
6-7
3
4
6
4
4
4
4
5
8
7
4
7
12
13
and 60 cts.

each .
■to 15

1 00

2 00
08
15

1 00
50

1 00
15
20
40
7.^5
40
12
30
60
80

each.

LOW CASH PRICES FOR ONE WEEK.
ALL COOL GROWN, HEALTHY AND CLEAN.
ORCHIDS (LMlinm, PITCHER PLANTS, ELKHORN EERNS, 50cts.
and 7.-. Its c.iih. DIEEEKNHACHI AS and MAKANTAS, 20 cts. to 50 cts.
SELAGINELLA EMILIANA mid ADIANTI'M EERNS, 2io in. pots. Sets.
CROTONS. Irom 2l/o In. potu, and PANOANIIS UTILV'S, 8 in. high. Ccts. CIS-
SIS DISCOLOR, 3 in. pots. Sets. HOVA CARN08A VARIEGATA, 3 in.,
20cts.; Orcen vac, lOcts. ECHEVERIA, .3 in . CctH. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSA,
y'i In., Ucts. All at 20 percent, discount by the dozen, and 2.". percent hy the hundred.
DrkC[7C From 2i/, in. pots— Golden Gate, Perle, La France, Princess
K^JJtZiJ Bonnie, Bride, Bridesmaid, Cornelia Cook, Safrano, $2 50
a 100: from 3 in. pots, $4.00 a lOO Am. Beauty, 3 and 4 In. pots, $8 and $12 a 100.
VERBENAS. PETUNIAS, COLEUS. SAGE. LOBELIAS, SWEET ALYS.
SUM, NASTURTIUMS, PHLOX, Etc., to clean up, $1.75 a lOO.from atoln.pols.

N. STUDER, Anacostia, D. C.

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650

The Florists' Oxchknge.

POUNDED IN 1888.

Exclusively a Trade Paper.

ant$red at New York Pott Oflct as Second ClaaaMattet
Published EVERY SATURDAY by

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ADVERTISEMENTS!

Copy must reach this office not later than
Thursday in order to secure insertion in Issue
of the following Saturday.

Bate, 81.U0 per Inch. Special positions
extia. Discounts on contracts of one mouth
or longer.

Orders from unknown parties must be accom-
panied by cash or satisfactory references.

Contents.

American Association of NnRSERYMEN

(lllus.) S33

Briefs fob Busy Florists .... 65i
Bold Growing IN AuERiOA . . . .650

Changes IN BD6INE88 851

Convention Iteus (lllus.) . . . .652
Echoes from the Alleys .... 646

Flower Market, That 650

FBACTiONAnPaper)CnRBENCY . . .650
Fruit Trees, Dwarf cuius.) . • . 654-655

Hints AND Helps 652

New York Commission Dealers and

Provincial Bdy'ers 650

Nursery Department 653

Obituary:

James Bean 651

Personals 646

Roses 648

Seed Trade Report 645

Seeds, The, That Never Grow (Poetrj) . 645
Seedsmen, The, AND Free Seeds . . .65')
Tbade Notes:

Boston, Philadelphia 646

Springfield, Mass 648

Providence 650

Cleveland, New Yo.-k, St. Paul . .6)1
Chicago, Cincinnati, Pittsburg, St.

Louis 655

Baltimore. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. . . 667

Rumor saye that a factory for florists'
wire supplies will shortly locate near
Woodclffl, N. J., where ground has been
bought for that purpose.— J'aferson
Guardian.

President A. M. Brooke, of the Ameri-
can Association of Nurserymen, is report-
ed to have "deplored the evils arising
from the methods of advertising to the
trade by catalogueorcii'cularprice lists."
Will he kindly elucidate?

The membership of the American Asso-
ciation of Nurserymen is strongest in the
West; the membership of the .S. A. F. is
strongest in the East. Which goes to
prove that the nurseryman is pioneer to
the florist. First the trees and then the
flowers.

Names of Roses.

Fractional (Paper) Currency.

When specie payment was resumed
fi-actional (paper) iniri-ency was with-
ilrawn from circiil.-iticin, inflicting yearly
since then gi-eat loss and inconvenience to
thousands of our business men, the de-
tails of which are too well-known to re-
capitulate here. .

That Government should also provide
an inexpensive medium for barter and
sale which will place the rural inhabitant
ou an equal footing withhiscity brother,
so far as making small purchases is con-
cerned, seems to us but right. Why
should the present discrimination con-
tinue? , , ^.

We note and endorse the resolution
offered by the American Seed Trade Con-
vention at its meeting last week. {8ee
Florists' Exchange, page 626).

We would suggest a fractional paper
currency in denominations to fit the re-
quirements for which it is intended to be
used, said currency to be legal tender
only for purchases made through the
mails, to be purchasable at any post
iittice at par, and to be redeemable at any
post office at a low rate of discount, say
one half of one per cent.

La Semaine Hortlcole announces that
M. Leon Simon, chevalier of the Legion
of Honor, proprietor of the horticultural
establishment of .Simon, Louis Bros, at
Metz, president of the Central Society of
Horticulture at Nancy, France, has pub-
lished, with the collaboration of M.
Pierre Cochet, rosarian, of Urisy-Suisnes,
proprietor and editor of the Journal des
Roses, a "nomenclature" of all the
known names of roses. This work com-
priseB not less than 10, .384 names of
roses, and gives the section in which
each kind is included, the originators,
the year of production, the colors of the
varieties and observations thereon. A
table at the end indicates the names of
the roses placed in commerce every year.
The record is held by the year 1861, in
which there were introduced 144 new
varieties, whereas the years 1831 and
18;;:! stand at the bottom of the list
with only four varieties each.

That Flower Market.

Evidently if New York is to have a
plant market worthy of the name it
won't mature thrciugh the efforts of the
Market Florists' Associiition as a united
body, but will be liroiight .-iliout through
the unflagging energy of a feu^ persistent
long-headed workers. This is usually
the way great results are achieved. But
the daily press of this and neighboring
cities took up thecry in great earnestness
of spirit, and it was really a pity to see a
good opening spoiled. The Florists'
Exchanue has demonstrated (page 630)
that it would pay private capital to such
a building. Why cannot New York have
a wholesale and retail market, a Horti-
cultural Society, an Exhibition Hall, to-
gether with a Florists' Club and other
kindred organizations, meeting rooms all
under the one roof?

Utopian ! Oh, no.

Practical ? Yes, eminently so.

But the above combination is much
more likely to be attained through a
union of disinterested well-to-do lovers of
flowers than from the co-operation of
our city authorities consequent upon
the efforts of the trade.

The Seedsmen and Free Seeds.

Once more has the American Seed Trade
Association, with all the vehemence and
eloquence at its command, gone upon re-
cord denouncing the free distribution of
common garden seeds by the United States
Department of Agriculture, pointing out
the great injustice done to the trade by
this expensive, useless and farcical, not to
say eleemosynary action of our great,
rich, and powerful Government.

We heartily sympathize with the seeds-
men of America— or rather with those
who have not secured the Government
contract to supply the seed— and laud
their earnest endeavors to obtain relief
from a proceeding which is proving such
a detrimental factor to the development
of their industry— excepting that part of
it conducted by the successful bidders —
but fail to see whereby much headway
can be m<ide tow'ard a l)etterment of per_
sLsting conditions with the present
methods of procedure adopted. A unani-
mous, point blank I'cfusal to bid on or
help in supplying the material sought to
be purchased by the Government for the
purpose in iiuestion would be more efl'ec-
tiveas a remedy for the evil than the desk
of every congressman and senator groan-
ing under its load of resolutions of the
character of that adopted by the Associ-
ation last week. The wiseacres who
grant appropriations for the oiling of the
(^iovernmeiit's machinery will suavely
turn to the resolution in question, wink
the other eye and say, "Why, some of the
gentlemen signing this instrument have
actually lieen beneficiaries under the Gov-
ernment's action, and some would have
liked to be but could not, yet they wish
to remove scuucMiing which is said to be
a detriment to their business, and at the
same time they are ready and willing to

enjoy its provisions whenever it comes
their way. Whei'ein lies their consistency?"

If the Govei-ument were unable to ob-
tain bids from the home seedsmen for the
"common garden seeds" it doles out so
freely, it must then go abroad for them,
thereby inflicting untold injury on Ameri-
can producers and providing excellent
grounds for complaint against its action;
something which could form a plank in
the platform of every party clamoring
for national. State or municipal suf-
frage. But what's the use of the seeds-
men putting on the boards auotheranda
vastly minor farce in order to counteract
the influence of a more attractive and
vote-drawing superb governmental
comedy in which many of the American
seedsmen are now the principal actors?

The Florists' Exchange has been and
is yet a persistent, plain outspoken foe
to the GoviTmncnt' s free seed distribu-
tion, but this iniquity is now so deep-
rooted as to call for heroic measures in
order to ensure its suppression. If the
seedsmen of this country are in earnest
in their expressed determination to bring
this about, and will agree together, as
above suggested, not to bid on or supply
any of the material called for by Govern-
ment, we promise the movement our
hearty support, and the entire press of
the country would side with them. But
while present conditions continue and
until some such radical step is taken by
seedsmen in their own defence, it is ask-
ing too much to expect either the horti-
cultural, agricultural or lay press to
further continue a one-sided battle.

Bulb Growing in America.

Uo we of the trade realize that we
stand on the threshold of a new and
valuable industry? All thanks to Mr.
Andreas Simon for his able paper read
before the Chicago Florists' Club last
week, and all honor to Mr. George Giblis,
of Orcas Island, .San Juan Co., Washing-
ton, for his patient, persevering experi-
ments. Bulbs grown by that gentleman
and exhibited last year before the S. A. F.,
at Omaha, were to be submitted to .Sec-
retary Wilson in the endeavor to interest
the Department of Agriculture. We are
not aware that any action has been
taken by that department looking to en-
couraging or furthering the development
of this industi-y, nor do we know if any
of Mr. Gibb's bulbs have been flowered
outside of his own grounds, hence are
not in a position to claim absolute suc-
cess for them. The results of the trial to
be made at Chicago next Fall (see Flor-
ists' Exchange, page 626) will be
awaited with eagerness by all bulb plant-
ers and, if successful, there will doubtless
be an exodus of bulb growers to San
Juan and Whatcom Counties rivaling in
commercial importance some of our
famed mining strikes.

N. Y. Commission Dealers and Pro-
vincial Buyers.

Do you know of any commission dealer
in New York City who sells flowers at the
prices you quote in the Florists' Ex-
change? If so, I should be greatly obliged
if you would give me his name and ad-
dress. I enclose you a bill showing wliere
I paid oc. for what you quote ;-ic., and

wanted <ic. I have tried several

different dealers but they are all alike, as
far as I can see. They either soak you on
the price or else send flowei's part of which
you have to throw awaj-. It has seemed
to me that when anyone outside of the
city telephones for flowers, the comnits-
sion man raises the price at once, think-
ing the customer must have them ; but
when a city customer wants flowers the
conniiissioii man has to sell them at rea-
soiKihle pjiies or the customer goes to
anotiu-r dealer. B.

We are unable to recommend to our
correspondent any wholesale commission
dealer in New Y'ork who will sell to out-
of-town buyers at the prices quoted in
the Florists' Exchange — unless such
prices are those existing at the time the
orders are being filled. The figures given
in the market column of our journal can
never be taken as immutable; they are
the prices th.at obtain on the day speci-
fied; and, as our correspondent is no
doubt aware, the market value of a com-
modity, particularly of a perishable arti-
cle in a critical market like that of
flowers, fluctuates very considerably, sev-
eral changes occurring often within
twenty-four hours. The prices given in

the Exchange can and must only serve
as a market indication to consignors
and purchasers; they approximate as
nearly as it is possible to do the average
values in force at a particular date, and
cannot be held to apply from one week's
end to the other. Supply and demand
entering so largely into the matter it is
an utter impossibility to give an absolute
arbitrary figure. As to the assertion of
our correspondent that commission deal-
ers " soak " out-of-town buyers, or sup-
ply them with an interior grade of goods^
we hardly think that this i.s a condition
that could long obtain, in view of the
fact that so much competition exists, if
an out-of-town customer is, as our cor-
respondent expresses it. " soaked " by
one commission dealer he will go else-
where the second time, and we believe
there is present among the commission
men, or at least the great majority of
them, sufficient business acumen and
business honor to shun a practice that
would react to their own detriment.

The advantage that the home buyer
has over one at a distance is, of course,
apparent, because of the additional per-
centage of risk in forwarding C. O. D.,
packing and shipping charges and other
incidentals. This is a condition that per-
sists in connection with the marketing of
every iierishable article. One way where-
by the out-of-town buyer might place
himself on an equal footing with the
nearby purchaser would be, in localities
where tliere are several florists without a
home supply, for them to combine and
send one of their number, on whom they
can rely, to the nearest market to pur-,
chase the needed quantities where these
are known previously, thus saving disap-
pointment and obviating all chances of
dissatisfaction. This may reduce the
profit in .some eases; but it will give
greater satisfaction to the customers of
provincial florists, and to the latter
themselves who depend upon wholesale
centers for their regular or intermittent
supplies.

Providence.

Trade Items.

The season of commencements has
this year been equal in most respects to
past years. It was thought that the fact
that the public schools would have uo
closing exercises might perhaps have a
detrimental effect upon the customary
sales, but this did not prove to be the
case. In addition to commencements a
number of fashionable June weddings
have still further increased business.
Eoses were in abundance and of excellent
quality. Carnations were much sought
for and the growers had prepared for this
popularity.

Seldom have the florists in this city and
vicinity met with greater success in dis-
posing' of their bedding plants than has
been the case this year. Almost all of the
growers have sold out their entire stock
of geraniums and other bedding plants.
Caladiums have also been in good demand
this year.

The News.

.Some time ago N. D. Pierce, of Nor-
wood, set out over 30,000 carnations
and a similar number of asters. In order
to properly irrigate his land he employed
a large wind-mill which was found inade-
quate for the purpose during the contin-
ued dry weatlier. He has now added a
steam "pump and matters are going on
satisfactorily.

S. J. Renter has a number of Hue speci-
mens of Victor carnations that are obtain-
ing much favorable comment.

Farquliar Macrae's Lawn Party.

Once a year Farquhar Macrae has
a lawn party on the grounds adjoining
his iN'sidence on .Smith street in tills city.
This ,'niiiiial event o^cui'red Wednesday
night, .luiii' 21. The grounds .-ire admir-
ably- situated fnrsuch a purpose, and with
their di'innilidiis of .l.-ipaiicsc l<-iiiterns
and brilliantly lighted luioths, presented
a most attractive appearance. The a1>
tend.ance at these affairs is always large
and this j'car proved no exception.
Prominent florists and their families, to-
gether with hundreds of others made it a
prononiiced .success, both flnancially and
socially. Mr. and Mrs. Macrae wereaetive
in seeing that the evening was one of en-
joyment for their guests. The affair was
for the benefit of the Florists' Club.

A. M.

June 24, 1899.

The Rlorists' Exchange.

651

New York.

Market Report.

•Since our last ropoi't there has been
but little change in the condition of the
cut (lower trade of this city either in the
volume of business done or in the prices
obtained. Commencements provide but
little trade now-a-days; in place of a
basket of flowers, graduates are more
often presented with a jiiece of jewelry
of some form.

Very few outdoor flowers are coming
into the market; the drj' weather has
been decidedly unfavorable for them, and
with the exception of coreopsis there is
little for the buyers to select from. H.
p. and moss roses are nearly over, and
the greenhouse product has to meet all
the requirements of the trade. Special
American Beauty are very scarce from
some cause or other, and Bride and
Bridesmaid have a look of weariness
which at other seasons of the year can
only be produced by old age. Carnations
are small and appear as though a little
shading on the glass would be accepta-
ble to them. Lily of the valley is not
over-plentiful yet; an attempt to inflate
the price aliove f .3 proved unsuccessful.
Ot smilax, asparagus and adiautum there
is ample supply, with no particular
change in prices.

Aiuoug the Retailers.

.Steamer trade has been a Uttle live-
lier this week and a few morning- wed-
dings have also helped to keep some of
the stores busy. Really first-class flowers
are scarce and can hardly be h:u\ excejit
in limited quantities. Sweet pcis .in' as
a rule the standby for June work, but
the quality this year is much below the
standard and that of roses is in a like
condition. The call for high-class Howers
is very limited.

In one of the windows of J. H. Small &
Sons a miniature pond with water lilies
(loatiug on the surface lends njuch beauty
to the surrounding plants ahd flowers.
A group of crotons surrounding a mass
of Yucca iilamentosa spikes and white
hollyhocks, is the center attraction in
the other windows, the effect ot both
being very pleasing.

(Jeorge Stumpp, the Fifth avenue flor-
ist, recently met with an accident while
boarding a Second avenue streetcar, con-
fining him to the house for several day.s.
Carelessness on the part of the conductor
of the car caused the accident and the
company will probably be asked to settle.

The funeral services over the remains of
the late Augustin Daly were held in St.
Patrick's Cathedral on Monday last.
Wreaths were placed ou the casket and a
cross of lilies stood in the main aisle.
There was also a lyre made of roses and
sweet peas, together with a few smaller
designs.

Auction Sales.

Wm. l':iliott & Sons held their last
sale of the season on Tuesday. The
amount of stock disposed of at these sales
this year has been something enormous,
overtopping by far the records of pre-
vious years. Cleary & Co. have been
holding a Japanese sale this week and
the results have been more than satisfac-
tory. Prices obtained for these curios
would tend to show that there is a lively
demand among the mouied classes for
this class of khocIs and importers are not
slow to take adv.'uitaKc of it. A speci-
men of Thuya olitiis.i nana, about 200
years old, fetched .180 and several small
plants of the same variety sold for $20
and $25 each. Bamboos, S'/a feet high,
brought $5. .50. A small cabinet, which
had three shelves with nine tiny plants
standing thereon, brought $5. .10. .None
of the plants was more than 4 inches in
height and the pots that held them were
not over 21/2 inches In diameter. Most of
the plants were ten years old and all
seemed to be healthy and in a growing
condition. Theentire cabinet was about
18 inches high, 18 inches long and 0
inches wide. Many varieties of maples
were disposed of, the prices ranging from
$3 to $7.

P. O'Mara was in Boston, Mass., this
week.

The Bowling Club did not have a quor-
um last .Monday.

W. A. Bridgman is now in the employ
of J. li. Small &Sons.

Win. II. (iunther is having his store re-
modeled and a new floor laid down.

Thos. H. Davis, who is associated with
H. A. Buuyard, has left the city for a,
vacation.

Leonard Barron, editor of American
Gardening, sails for London on Wednes-
day, June 28, for a short sojourn.

Jas. Weir & Sons have had to remove
their annex, located at the corner of

Fulton street and Elm Place, Brooklyn,
by order of the city authorities, whose
request was complied with this week.

On Wednesday, the 21st inst., occurred
the marriage of Miss E. Keener, Hoboken,
N. .J., to A. E. Asmus, eldest son of Ernst
Asmus, the rose grower. The bridegroom
represents the selling end of his father's
business in the Cut Flower Company and
is very popular among his fellow sales
men. The honeymoon will be spent at
.N'iagara Falls and vicinity.

S. A. F. In 1900.

President Plumb of the Florists'
Club has called a meeting ot the commit-
tee to make arrangements looking
toward extending an invitation to the
.S. A. F. to meet in New York in ISJOO, for
Monday next, June 2G, at 3 I*. M. in the
Club rooms, 19 West Twenty-seventh
street. Every member of the committee
is earnestly requested to be present.

After this meeting the bowlers will en-
gage in the usual weekly game.

The herbarium and collection ot shells
recently mentioned in these columns as
having come into the possession ot J. H.
Troy, of the Rosary, have found an
owner — accidentally. It appears that
at one time they were the property of
Dr. Hexamer, ot the American Agricul-
turist, and that on the doctor's removal
to Stamford, Conn., from New Kochelle,
N. Y'., the specimens had been placed in
the cellar of Mr. Troy'8 newly purchased
house, in storage, awaiting completion
of the New York Botanical Garden
Buildings, to which institution the doc-
tor had donated the collections. Their
whereabouts were temporarily forgotten,
and the transfer of the property had not
come to the doctor's knowledge. The
botanical collection had been in the
Hexamer family for many years, and is
very valuable, comprising three-fourths
ot the flora of the Alps and many Ameri-
can specimens, systematically named
and classified. A casual conversation
with Dr. Hexamer revealed the foregoing
facts, and .Mr. Troy, with praiseworthy
magnanimity, handed the collection over
to the doctor, to whom, on account ot
their associations, they have an added
value. They will now be delivered to
the New York Botanical Garden, asorig-
inally intended.

Cleveland.

Trade Notes.

An exceptionally good business is
reported tor last week. Many commence-
ments, receptions and weddings called
out the best efforts of our florists in the
decorative line, and by the end of the
week choice stock of all kinds was pretty
closely used up. Funeral work was also
brisk. This week trade is quiet and aside
from a few small decorations there is not
much work on hand.

The strike now pending on one ot our
largest street railroad systems has a
most depressing effect on all lines ot
trade. Our retail florists, storekeepers
and marketmen alike are complaining
bitterly of the forced quietus in cut flower
and plant sales.

Personals.

Mr. Wm. F. A. Kendel, of A. C. Ken-
del, seedsman, who has been suffering
from an attack ot typhoid fever for the
past few weeks, is now able to attend
to business again.

Messrs. W. C. Langbridge and W. P.
Roach, representing J. B. itice tit Co.,
Cambridge, N. Y., were visitors this week.

T.

OBITUARY.
James Bean.

James Bean, Medford, Mass., died at
his home in that city, June 18. He had
been in tailing health for the past year.
Mr. Bean was born in Leavering, Y'ork-
shire, England, March 10, 1822, and was
therefore in his 78th year. At aTi early
age he came to this country and set t led
in Medford. Originally a gardener he
established a large greenhouse on High
street, carrying on that business until
1870, when his son George succeeded
him. In 1870 he formed a partnership
with Frank Joyce and carried on a large
and lucrative business. He succeeded
Mr. Joyce tour years later. He took a
prominent part in the town's politics,
and was chosen selectman in 1872, '73
and '74. Later he was elected a trustee
ot Oak Grove cemetery and served as
chairman of that body tor a long term
ot years. He was a prominent member
of Mt. Hermon Lodge ot Masons, the
Medford Club and the Veteran Fireman's
Association.

Index of Advertisers.

Allen J K 658

Allen WS 668

Am Qaidening 662

Am Jadoo Oo 657-60

Am Rose Oo .. 649

Ascbmann G. 667

Asmus B 647

BaderJ 649

Baker W J 658

Baldwin A J 6,56

BallerFA 647

Bassett & Wasliburn 6.59
Bayersdorter H & Co 662

Becker Fred 0 649

BeoiertWO 662

BergerH H 40o.... 643
Blauvelt & Guttman 658
Bobblnk * Atkins... 647

Bock W A 647

Boerner Fred 647

Boston Letter Oo. . . . 667

Bunyard HA 648

Burpee W A 4 Oo . . . 644

Butz W F 4 PT 617

Carmody J D 660

Chinnlck W J 6ft6

Oleary 4 Co 659

01ucaB,&Boddlngton

Oo 643

Collins T 669

Oonard 4 Jones Co .. 662

Cottage Gardens 643

Cowen'sNSons 660

Cos Seed Co 644

Crabb 4 Ennter 649

CraigRobts Bon... 648
Crow] Fern Co.. . 659
Cunningham J. H.. 617

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OutPlowerEscbange 658
Davis A B4 8on.... 645

Darling C T 649

Deming Oo 660

Deutsche Gartner

Zeitung 657

DietBch A 4 Co 661

DilionJL 648

DiDgee 4 Oonard Co. 648
Dorner F 4 SonsOo. 662

Dreer Hy A 662

Dumout 4 Co. .. ... 668

Edwards & Docker.. 659

Ehret F 659

ElchholzH 666

EiseieO 662

EiseleJO 647

ElizabethNurseryOo 645
Elliott Wm 4 Sons.. 614

Elliott W H 669

Ellis & Pollworth. . 667
Eilwanger 4 Barry.. 647
EmtDansGeo M ... 656
FairviewFloralCo.. 666

FaUBtHG40o 667

F & F Nurseries . .. 647
Florist Hail Ass'n... 660

Foster LH 649

Fryer E 656

Germain Fruit Co... 644

Gibbons H W 661

Gibhn4 0o 660

Gorton4Lidgerwood

Oo 660

Greene 4 Underhill 656

Gunther WH 658

Hargedine EC 647

HartM A 658

Heacock J 648

Heiss J B 647

HenneckeCCo 660

Herendeen Mfg Co. . 601

Berr AM 647

Herrmann A 662

Hesser W J 649

Hews A H 4 Co 657

HickB4 Crawbuck.. 668

HilflngerBros 667

Hill EG 4 Co 669

Hlllborn WT 647

HippardE 661

Hitchings 4 Oo 661

HolbrookBros., 661

Holton 4 Huukel Oo 668

Horan EC 668

HornorC B& Son.. 647
Hort'l Advertiser... 667
HulseboBch Bros.... 644
Internat'I Heater Co 661

Jackson E B 666

Jackson &PerkinsOo 648

Jacobs 8 4 Sons 660

Jennings EB 646

Johnson 4 Stokes... 644

JonesH T 648

Joosten OH 644

Kastlng Wm »'.... 666-69

Kay Wm H 660

KelseyHP 659

Eennicott Bros Co.. 659

Kidd W M. 656

Kilbourn R 619

Enapper A 656

Kuehn 0 A 668

Lager 4 Hurrell 649

LangjahrAH . ... 658

Lang J . 658

Liuthicum J 8 647

LocklandLumberCo 667
Logan Ave.G'houses 647
LongD B 059

Lord 4 Burnbam Co 661

LydeckerT W 648

MacDonald 4 Mc-

Manos 658

MadrP . 656

M't'r's Rubber Co.. 660
McCarthy N F 4 Co. 668

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McFadden EC 649

McEelIar4WinterBon658

Merkel 0 4 Son 649

Meyer J 0 4 Co 659

Michel P 4 BCo.... 645

MillangF 668

MlllerO L 666

Minor WL 649

Model Plant Stake Co 662
Moninger John C Co 660

MoonSO 645

Moon W HOo 647

Morris Floral Co 666

Moss G M 659

Murphy Wm 662

Myers 4 Oo 660

Myers 4 Samtman.. 648
Nat'I Florists* Board

ofTrade 667

National PlantOo... 648
N YOut FlowerCo.. 668
N YMktGAssn..., 644
Newport Nursery Co 647

Niessen L 659

Noe 1, M 648

Ormsby E A 660

Ouwerkerk P 647

Peacock WP 646

Pease Bird Store 657

PeunockSS 668

Pierce F O Co 611O

PlersonFRCn 643

Pittsburg CutFlower

Co....: 668

PilzonkaG 647

Plant BeedOo 644

PullenA 647

Quaker City Mach Co 56»

RawlingsEl 666

Rawson W W4Co.. 644

Reck J 666

Reed 4 Keller «59

ReeserC A Oo 648

RiulE 669

Reinberg Bros.... 648-69

Renard Jos 662

Reynolds A L 648

Kfchardson WG.... 666
Richmond Stove Co. 661
utckseokerOhas H.. 659

0 L Reese 666

Rider-Ericsson En-
gine Co 661

RippergerGeo 657

RoemerF 611

RolkerA4 Sons... 644-69

Rosbach A 4 G 614

Rose MtgOo 657

Rupp J F 644

Schiller J L 645

Schmidt JO 647

SchmitzF WO 644

SchulthelsA 649

Schwabs 00 647

Scollay Jno A 657

Sea Cliff Nursery... 649

Seawanbaka Ghs 656

Shellroad G'h'se Co. 646

Sheridan WF 668

Siebrecht 4 Son.... 649
SkabcuraDipCo.... 667

Smith N 4 Son 647

Smith W 4T Co.... 648
Smooth On MtgOo. 660

SoltauO 4 Oo 64<

So Oat Acclimatizing

Assn 646

Stanley CL 647

Stearns A T Lnm Oo 660
StLouisCutPlow'rCo 659

Stefl'ens E 659

Stevens &Co 660

StoothoffH A 4 Co.. 666
Storre 4 Harrison Co 649

StuderN 649

Stumpp 4 Walter Co 644

Sutherland O A 658

Taylor E J 648

Taylor F A 647

Thorburn J M 4 Co. 644
Traendiy 4 Schenck 658
Van Home Griffen

4Co 661

Vaughan's Seed

Store 644

VincentRJr&Son... 647
Vredeiiburg &O0... 657

Watson TR 647

Weathered TW Sons. 662

WeberCS4 Co 660

Weber H 4 Sons 647

Weeber 4 Don 645

Welch Bros 658

Whilldin Pottery Co 657

Wietor Bros 648-69

WittboIdGeo 649

Wolf AQ4Bro 660

Wood Bros 656

Young J 668

Young T Jr 668

Zimmer 0 64T

ZirngiebelD 645

Index of Advertisements.

usiness Paper
'usiness Men:
Florists' Exchange

PLANTS, SEEDS,
UULBS. FLOWERS.

Abutilon 643-56

Achyranthes 656

Ageratum 666

Alteruanthera.. 64 1-47-56

AlysBum 643-49-56

Ampelopsls 646-50

Anthemis fi56

Anthurium 619

Aquatics 662

Araucarias 645-47

Asparagus.. .645-17-49-56
-59

Asters 644-47-56

Azaleas 647

Begonias 643-45-49-56

Bougainvilleas 6l9

Browallia ; 643

Bulbs (not specifical-
ly indexed 644-62

Oaladiuma 643

Calceolarias 643-44

Callas 614

Cannas . . 645-47-48-66-62
Carnations. .647-48-66-62
Chrysanthemums. 043-47

-48-66-62
Cinerarias . . 643-44-45-66

Clematis 645-47

Cobiea 666

ColeuB 647-49-66

Cosmos 644-66-62

Crotons 648-49

Cryptomeria 646

Cuphea 666

Cut Flowers 668-69

Cyoas 644

Cyclamen 043-44-66

Cyperus 666

Dahlias 643-46

Daisies 656

Dieffenbachia 649

Dracsnas. . . 643-46-49-56

Echeverla 649-62

Ferns.. , 643-47-49-66-69

Ficus 647

Freesia 643-44

FuchBias 666

Geraniums .643-47-49-66

Gladioli 646

Grevillea 645

Heliotrope 656

Hibiscus 666

Hoya 649

Hyacinths 643

Hydrangeas 643-47-66

Impatiens 666

Ivy 666

Lantanas 666

Laurus 643

Leaves and Sprays. . 669
-62

Liliums 643-44-47

Lily of the Valley... 614

Lobelia 647-19-66

Manettia 666

Marantas 649-66

Mignonette 646

Musa 643-46

Mushroom Spawn. 645
-67

Myosotis 656

Nasturtium 643-49

Nierombergla 656

Orchids 649

Pfeonias 617

Palms.643.45-4''-18-49-66

Pansies 843-44-46-66

Pelargoniums 656

Petunias 649-66

Phlox 643-49

Pilea 666

Pinks 662

Primulas 643-44-46-49-66

Rhododendrons 647

ROBSS 647-18-49-66

Russelia 613

Salvia 646-49-56-62

Seeds (not Bpecifi-
cally Indexed) . 644-62

Selaginella 619-66

Shrubs — Evergreen
Ornamental and
Flowering (not
specifically in-
dexed) 647

SmaU Fruits 645-47

Smilax . .643-17-18-49-156

Splriea 617

Swainsona 615

Sweet Peas 644

Trees 617-18

Tuberose 618

Vegetables . . 611-lo-17-S2

Verbenas 649-66

Vincas 618-66

Vines and Climbers
(not specifically

indexed) 617-6J

Violets 619-66-62

MISCELLANEOUS

Auctioneers.... 651 -69-02

Baskets 649

Birds 667

Board ot Trade 667

Boilers. 660-61-62

Books 645-6J

Boxes 669

BuBiness Opportuni-
ties ... 610

Cut Flowers, Whole,
sale and Commis-
sion Dealers . . . 658-69

Fertilizers 667-60

Fish 657

Florists' Letters 667

Florists' Supplies ... 658

-69-62
Flower Pots, Vases,

Tubs etc. .643-67-68-00
Fruit and Flower

Plates 667

Glass 600-Gl

Green house Con-
struction 602

Greenhouse Lumber 657

-60-01
Greenhouse Requi-
sites 660

Hail Insurance 660

Help Wanted 646

Hose 660

Insecticides .... 666-57-62

Mastica 660

Metal Designs 689-63

Moss 618-19

Newspapers 657

Peat 649

Pipes, Joints and

Valves 616-60-61

Pumps 60-661

Putty 661

Sale or Bent 616

Sash 660-02

Situations Wanted.. 616

Sprayers 660

Stakes 662

Stationery 669

Tile 661

Tools, Implements

etc 667-60

Tying Material 669

Ventilators 660-61-62

Wants 616

Wire Designs 668-59

Have Plenty of White Space.

There appears to be a growing convic-
tion among advertieers that a judicious
use ot white Bpace is one ot the most
effective methods of diBplaying an adver-
tisement. The contrast between the
black type and the white paper is one
that apparently attracts tlie eye at the
first glance. It gives, also. an impression
of easy reading — one of the best impres-
sions, perhaps, that an announcement
can give to prospective readers. — I'rin-
ter's Ink.

" PiTTSFiELD, Mass.— John White has
discontinued his store on South street.

Onset, Mass.— E. T. Ellis has sold his
flower stand and will devote his atten-
tion to landscape work.

Waltham, Mass. — A local paper an-
nounces that Fred. R. Mathison, Beaver
street, has retired from the florist busi-
ness.

Brockton, Mass. — William W. Hatha-
way has purchased the stock and fixtures
of the City Florist, and will continue busi-
ness as usual.

Greensuurg, Pa. — Joseph Thomas, the
florist, has purchased the Bohler green-
house in Latrobe and will move to that
place at once. Mr. Thomas will greatly
improve the Latrobe establishment.

652

Thb F=i-orists' Exchange.

Convention Items.

One of the main points to be remem-
bered in the localinfj of one's self in the
Convention City is that all the main
avenues start from or pass the City Hall
und that all liiieH of street railways run
Iheir cars past the City Hall, thns mak-
ing it the starting point for each trip

Hon. Mayor Wm. C. Maybury, who will
welcome S. A. F, Delegates to Detroit.

that one may wish to take. Thus, if you
wish to find your position you have ijiily
to look up or down any of the main av-
enues and you will see the Mujestie build-
ing Bhowing up its H stories and right
alongside of it the City Hall.

Now suppose you w"ish to visit the Uni-
versity town of Ann Arbor, or the State
.Normal School at Vpsilanti, where the
beautiful bedding designs of the M. C. H.
R. spoken of by Mr. Hammond lastvear,
at Omaha, arc located, you can take the
cars of the Suburban line which are large
and roomy, and the ride is a beautiful
one, full of interest from start to finish.
ISut there are no large or small green-
houses on this route for tlie soil seem-
more adapted to the education of tl e
young than the growing of plants. At
Ann Arbor is located the IJuiversitv of
Michigan with a yearly attendance of
over 2,500 students from all points of the
United States and it is well worth a visit
by anyone interested in such matlers.

Regarding tlie tradeexhibit it is a verv
noticeable fact that Eastern men are
quicker to secure space than those of the
West. Why is this? Surely Chicago has
as large growing and business houses as
are located in the East, and the proprie-
tors of these should not let the Eastern
men secure all the blessings of a trade ex-
hibit so near home. The Westerners will
do well to secure space soon, or I shall
have to send them to an overflow meet-
ing in the corridor. Kac.

BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS.

This season has been unusually dry and
flower beds that were planted early have
suffered severely where the.v have not
been watered regularly. Such beds as
are planted by contract, that is, where a
certain amount is charged lo keep them
in good shape all through the season,
will not be as profitable this year as in
an ordinary year, owing to 'the extra
care that has been necessary to keep
l)lants alive. We would suggest that if
these beds are not up to the usual stand-
ard it would be better to replace an.\-
plants that have missed and so hold cus-
tomers.

Azaleas that are being summered
over, intended for foicing next Winter,
must not be neglected througli the warm
months. ,\ partially shaded place is the
best for them and they should be looked
over at least once a day, and well
syringed — except in rainy weather. Those
plants that were not potted over this
season will take much more water at the
roots than theplautsthat were so potted
and care must be taken that they never

get too dry at therootsor they will soon
begin to shed their leaves. The prema-
ture loss of leaves of an azalea is often
blamed to the red spider when it has
really been caused by allowing the plant
to become too dry.

Dwarf Bedding Plants.— There is no
doubt whateveraboutthe growingpopu-
Iarit3' of dwarf bedding for cemetery
work and Horistsoughttopush this style
of bedding more than they do. In the
cemeteries in the East the call for this
style of planting has been noticeably
larger each year. Florists located near
1 emeteries are glad that such is the case
as most of the stock can be raised at a
less cost than can the stock required for
flowering or sub-tropical effect. Eche-
verlas can be jiropagated from leaf cut-
tings, and where tlie stock is limited that
is tile best way to get up a large ipian-
tity. But if you have a number of old
plants you will find plenty of offsets
starting from the parent stem ; if these
are pulled off and planted in a moderately
rich bed, outdoors, they will make ni' e
sized plants for use next Summer. Of
course, you would have to transplant
into flats before frost came and eitlier
kiep the plants on a shelf or under a
I each through the Winter.

Sicnu.MS may be rooted now with but
little trouble by dibbling tlie cuttings
into sand in a well shaded cold frame.
Put them close together, keep moist,
and as soon as rooted take off the glass
entii'ely or if you need the fi'ame, trans-
plant outdoors.

Cerastuim tomentosum is one of the
best subjects for dwarf bedding, and cut-
tings of tills plant treated similarly to
the foregoing would give good stock for
ne.xt season.

Rex ueoonias. — Varieties of which you
may be getting short sliould be seen to
before it is to<i late: that is before they
are all sold. A good sized leaf will make
a lot of cuttings if cut up carefullj'. Lay
the leaf face down on a boiird and witli
a sharp knife cut it into sections, leaving
.1 piece of the mid-rib in each section.
These will root just as easily as the
whole leaf, besides giving many more
lilants. Keep the cuttings shaded, but
.see to it that they are not ovei'- watered.
Give them water only as the bed dries
out and there will be no loss from damp-
ing.

house possible. Look out for green fly
when till' plants are brought indoors —
reiic.-ited fumigation will be necessary to
keep down this pest. As tiie season ad-
vances give the plants a moderately
warm temperature and an occasional
watering with weak liijuid manure.

Cuttings from theyouiig wood, when a
few inches long, ma.v be put in the propa-
gating bed, selecting the early morning
for the operation or a dull day. The
plants from these cuttings can bc' u.sed in
a way which is out of the question with
old plants; according to the treatment
given the.v can be kept dwarf or grown
several feet high. For selling in six or
eight-inch pots, several may be potted
together giving a well furnished appear-
ance. In potting from the bed the soil
used should be moderately moist so as to
do away with the necessity of watering
for the first few days. Keep the young-
plants in a clo.se, well shaded position
for several days and apply water to the
foliage witli the syringe twice daily.

A Good AVbitc Flower for midsum-
mer is the white variety of the everlast-
ing pea, Lathyrus latifolius albus. It
grows and blooms every bit as freely as
the pink flowered form, but the flowers
being pure white make it an exceedmgly
u.seful thing to have around. It will
stand well in a cut state for several days.
Propagation by seeds is sometimes a lit-
tle disappointing, especially when the
seeding vines have been growing in com
pan.v with the pink flowered forms; they
are then apt to produce plants having
flowers with a faint pink color brought
about by the interference of insects.

Violet L'laiits which have been in
thumb pots for some time will be the bet-
ter of a siiift into threes before being
plunged out in a fi'ame where the.v have
to pass the greater part of the Suninier.
By giving new soil and keeping tlie roots
in active growtli it will help to prevent
the attacks of red spider and fungoid dis-
eases. After ])lunging gi\'e a to]>-dressing
of leaf-soil, 'i'liis will prevent the soil in
the pots from becoming baked on the
surface.

Chr.vsaiitheiuums planted outside for
lifting and potting should notbe allowed
to suffer at ilie roots for want of a good

Digging Post Holes in certain soils is
anything but an exhilarating operation
and the work may be rendered easier, if
not cheaper, by the use of a stick of dyna-
mite sunk to the proper depth with the
aid of a crow-bar. But the operator who
hasn't a due respect for the dangerous
(lualities of this substance had better
stick to the old method.

Neplirolepis Feriis. — Young plautsof
the.se desired to be grown on for decora-
tive purposes later on, will make more
rapid progress planted out on a bench
than if potted. Two or three inches of
soil is amply sufficient. Someof the finest
plants of last season were grown in little
more than one inch of soil. The shallow
soil method does away with the danger
from over-watering; moreover, thephints
are very ea.sily iiotted up when wanted;
and if the n('c('s.sar,\' care is given they
will never show an injured froiid as a re-
sult of the operation. Old plants of .N.
davaUioides furcans which have been
divided, should, before being planted out,
be placed in sand for a time to produce
new loots. The soil for the bench should
consist lai'gel.y of vegetable mould. The
gliiss slioiikl be heavily shaded and the
at iiiosphi're moist.

Amai'atithiis for Redding. — In the

public ptirks at Washington there are
several large beds recently planted which
are causing quite a sensation among
Hower lovers. These lieds are planteil
simply with the or.iinary Howeriiig caii-
nas and the gaudy-leaved varieties of
ainaranthus between. The effect is quite
startling to one seeing them foi" the first
time, tlie brilliant colors of the aniaran-
thus leaves putting the tlowers of tlie
caniias in the shade. To have these an-
nuals at their best Ihe.v must not be
allowed to get hard wooded between the
jieriods of pricking off and planting luit
else they willnot develop their liandsoiue
foliage to the full extent. The rich soil
suitable for cannas, with abundant
waterings, suits the ainaranthus well.

Aqiiilcgias are among the prettiest
of ihe early flowering herbaceous [ilaiits,
the deniaml for which seems to be on tlu'
increase. The species named A. canaden-
sis, common to the Eastern States, has
alriad.v I'ipened its seeds, Avliile such
kinds as cirrulea, fiabellata, californica, ,
Skinneri and chrysanth.a have the cap-
sules well along towards rifiening. The
seeds should be sow' n when ripe so as to

city Hall and Majestic Building, Detroit, Midi.

PoiNBETTHs that were rooted in .\pril
should now be in 4-incli or .5-inch pots.
Plunge them outdoors, if you have a deep
frame with slatted cover; then you can
protect them if thereshould be a continu-
ous rain. If no frame is available, plunge
tile plants in the open: pot tlii'in again
ill tlie latter part of August, and <'.'ii'l.\ in
September put them in the lightest green-

hoeing, but the necessity for freijuent hoc-
ings may be dispensed with if a mulch of
short manure be jilaced on the surface of
the soil around the roots. The sun will
then have no effect in hardening the soil
beneath, even after the heaviest rains.
Frequent sNi'iligiiius with the hose before
siiniiiiw n. liiii'iiig lint weather, will work
wonders in the shape of healthy growth.

have the young plants of a siilHcien't size
to Hower the following Spring, wliicii
they will do all right if tliey be given half
a chance. A good place for the seed pans
is in a frame with a well shaded sash
over them, the sash on each side lieing
removed to give all the air possible. The
seeds will germinate in about two weeks
from sowing. G. W. O.

June 24, 189'J.

Xhb F=ii-ORiSTS' Exchange.

653

HUaSEBY DEPHiiTinEIIT.

The American Park and Outdoor
Art Association. — The program for the
Iieti'oit (Mich.) meeting to lie held June
27-20, inclusive, has now been is.sued.
Among the subjects to bo discussed are:
"Boston Common," by E. J. I'arker;
"The Relation of Reservoirs to Public
Parks," b.v F. L. Olmsted, .Jr.; "The
Parks and The People," b.v K. J. Cor.vell;
"A City's Debt to its Citizens," by Pro-
fessor A, H. Grifiith; " Utilization of Va-
cant City Lots for the Poor," by .John
McGregor; " Finger Boards and View
I'oints," by Charles W. Garfield; "Out-
door .\rt in School and College Grounds."
by Professsor W. J. Beal: " I'ark Land-
scapes," by George R.King; "The Im-
provement of Factory and Home
Grounds," subject to be treated by sev-
eral speakers; "Interesting Children in
our Highways and Public Grounds," by
W.W.Tracy; "Park .Vomenclaturo and
.Accounts," by G. A. I'arker. The Hon.

metropolis what will be the value and
public needs of that shore frontage,
twenty-five years hence?" Mr, Kelsey
cites as an oljject lesson on this point the
successful experience of the Massachu-
setts Metropolitan Park Commission in
the aci|niremeut of Revere Beach near
Boston.

Hardiness of Privet. — The unusuall.v
severe past Winter furnished many les-
sons from which we nia.v profit. One of
the notable effects was the killing back
of California privet. In some localities
the injury was slight, wliile in others the
plants were killed almost to the ground.
But the roots, with possibl.v a very few
exceptions, were not injured at all, and
no doubt some hedges got a much needed
pruning. In great contrast, the common
privet, Ligustrum vulgare, stands out
unscathed and as bright as ever. Opin-
ions will <liffer as to the beaut.v of this
species in comparison with the more
popular one, but it certainl,v makes a
very nice hedge when regularly trimmed.
What a pit.v the evergreen ppeeies, L. ja-
ponicum, is not thoroughly hard.v. The

green, wliich was effective in saving the
.voung growth, .1 neighbor of the writer
was for some years troubled Ijy sparrows
eating the buds of his fruit trees, until he
got a dog which gave the birds no rest,
chasing and barking at them. — .S. .Me.n-

DELSON MKEHAN.

American Association of Nursery-
men.

They Like Chicajjo.

The twenty-fourth annual conven-
tion of the American Association of .Nur-
serymen, held at Chicago, last week, was
one of the most successful meetings In the
historv of the Association. The locatiou
selected for the meeting, the Chicago
Beach Hotel, with broad verandas
affording a, view of the cool waters of
Lake Michigan on all sides, i)roved a verj-
fortunate one, and many were the ex-
pressions of satisfaction and apprecia-
tion of the beautiful surroundings, which
later took the substantial form of a
unanimous vote to meet again in the
same place next year.

to with much interest, arul all the recom-
mendations contained therein were
adopted by the convention. In referring
to tile present business siiuation, I'resi-
dent Brooke said; "Along with other
industries, our business seems to have
touched a ver.y healthy period and I be-
lieve, gentlemen, that i can safely predict
for you a sharp advance in prices of
almost all lines of trade, and that you
are about to enter upon a few years, at
least, of encouragementto the long wait-
ing nurserymen."

To Co-operate With Pan-American and
Paris Exposiitions.

A letter was read to the convention
from R. K. .Smithers, Chairman of Com-
mittee on Horticulture of the Pan-.\meri-
cari Exposition, to be held at Buffalo, in
I'.IOl, calling attention to the oiip(}rtuni-
ties for horticultural display at that ex-
position, and r^'questing that an advisory
committee be named to co-oi)erate with
the sub-conimittee on horticulture of the
Exposition. In accordance with this re-
quest the following committee whs
named: Nelson Bogue, Xew York; Peter

Group cf Delegates to the Convention of the Aineriean Associat on of Nurserymen held at Chicago, June 14-lS, 1899.

William C. .\Iayburv, Mayor of Detroit,
will welcome the Association to the city.
.\n excellent program of entertainment
has been provided. The Hotel Cadillac
(rates .$:' per day and upwards) will be
the lii'.-iili|uarters of the ."issociatiou. A
large attendance is anticipated.

The Propo.sed Coney Island Park. —

Frederick W. Kelsey, .New York, is a
strong advocate of tlie proposed park at
New York's popular resort— J3oney
Island. On the subject Mr. Kelsey says:
" .V marine park is now the one essential
feature that is lacking in the municipal
Iiark system of the greater city. Pelham
Bay and Riverside have charming views
and the usual attractions of water front-
age, but that great attraction that
draws the masses and charms all classes
—the everchanging surf— is yet in private
ownership and control. Had the whole
of Coney Island been acquired and suita-
bly imijroved by the City for park and
recreation purpo.ses twenty-five j'ears
ago. whata resource In value and for rec-
reation till' people would have to-day.
With the prodigious growth of this great

leaves are persistent and remain on the
plant throughout the Winter, though the
ones <m the upper branches may te
browned more or less severely, fn an
ordinary Winter, tlie damage would be
slight; and where protected from Winter
sun as well as from cold exposure, no
doubt the entire plant would maintain
its Imrdy, evergreen character. There is
something about the sllghtl.v folded leaf
that makes it peculiarly attractive; and
the dark lierries after blooming are also
very ornamental.

Oak Leaves Troubled by Birds.. —

One of the crimes charged to the English
sparrow is that of eating young buds of
trees, thus destroying growth and weak-
ening the trees. Charles L. iSe.ybold, Su-
perintendent of Carroll Park, Baltimore,
writes that oaks there are seriously in-
jured b,v attacks from the sparrows,
althougli (Juercus macrocarpa, Q. bi-
color, Q. Daimio and Q. Phellos do not
seem to their liking, possibly because of
the woollne.ss of the buds. This .season
Mr. Se.vbold siirayed some of the smaller
tn-es early with tobacco water and Paris

.\mong the prominent members pi-esent
at the convention were: Messrs. W. J.
Manning, Massachusetts; A. L. Brooke,
Kansas; N. H. Albaugh, Ohio; C. L.
Watious, Iowa; Stark Bros., Missouri;
A. Willis, Kansas; J. Van Lindle.v, .North
Carolina; T. .S. Hubbard, N'evv York;
Irving Rouse, New York; E, H. Bissell,
Virginia; F. H, .Stannard, Kansas; .\. C.
Griesa, Kansas; Silas Wilson, Iowa; W.
F. Heikes, Alabama; Nelson Bogue, Xew
Y'ork; Thos. B. Meehan, Pennsylvania;
Peter Youngers, Nebraska; W. J. Peters,
Ohio, and N. W. Hale, Tennessee.

An invitation wasextended to the Con-
vention 10 visit the nurseries of P. S.
Peterson & Sons, located north of Chi-
cago. On account of the large amount
of business which the convention had on
hand to transact.it was not deemed best
to accept the invitation for either of the
two days which had been set apart for
the convention, but many of the mem-
bers expr<'ssed a desire to go the day
after the convention had iidjourned.

President Predicts Prosperit,v.

The president's address was listened

Youngers, Nebraska; Thomas B. .Meehan,
Penns.vlvjinia.

A letter was read from Mr. G. B. Brack-
ett, U. S. Commissioner to Paris Expo-
sition in the Department of .\griculture,
stating that it was desired that the luir-
ser.y interests of this country should be
represented by a few choice exhibits at
Paris in 1900.

The Nurseryman and the Entomologist.

A paper was read b.v Prof. S. .1.
Hunter, of the University of Kansas, en-
titled: " The Nurseryman and the Ento-
mologist," in which lie said: The nur-
seryman and the entomologist, in tlie na-
ture of their investigation, are closely
related. Thej' are both engaged in bio-
logic stud.v. The entomologist deals
with life endowed withthepower of loco-
motion, the nurseryman is a stud*ntfif
that iin'isilile, siN'ntsticMni which courses
through twig and leaf. \A'itli the removal
of the native forests and the introduction
of cultivated trees the equilibrium of na-
ture was disturlied and new prijblems set
for the horticulturist, so that the ottices
of the economic entomologist were soon

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Thb F^l-orisxs' Exchange.

required. The national entomological
■work at tlie present time requires tlie un-
divided time and attention of one ento-
mologist, four assistants, three investiga-
tors with five assistaiitn and an artist,
all working under the division of ento-
mology of the United States Department
of Agriculture. Nearly ever.y State and
(^ount.v Horticultural Societ.v in the
United States has an entomologist as one
of its staff officers.

It is not infrequently supposed that in-
sects as a class are injurious. Very many
indeed are ignorant of the fact that in-
sects till a very important i)art in the
economy of nature. In his endeavors to
reduce the numbers of an injurious insect,
the nurseryman has valuable co-workers
of two kinds within the in.seet tribe.
First may be named the parasites which
lay their eggs upon the eggs or develop-
ing forms (if injurious insects, tin- eggs of
the parasiti/s hatching and drviiui-iiig the
perniciiuis forms. Many instaiice.s of the
sudden disappearance of themaple worm,
and the army worm from the practical
results of the labor of parasitic insects
might easil.y be given.

The predaceous insects that devour
other forms as they are being developed
afford a more direct benefit to the nur-
seryman. They attack the enemy while
it is cMigagi'd in active hostilities. The
most iioti'il case, one as yet without par-
allel in til*' co-operation of predaceous in-
sects working with the fruit growers in
destroying the injurious forms, is the
vedalia lady-bird beetle. This important
insect, by its rapid multiplication and
voracious appetite, has completely re-
moved the destructive scale in the orange
groves of California and saved millions
of dollars to the State, It was sent to
South Africa, wheri' it dill equally good
work upon the tinted si-.iles of that coun-
try, and later in Egypt and Portugal did
good service in destroying the same pest.

.\lougside of the destroyers of injurious
forms can be placed as friends of the lior-
ticulturist those insects which bring-
about the proper fertilization of the fruit
tree and vegetable blossom. Chief among
these pollenizers may be considered the
honey bee. In the future, fruit>growers
are likely to be generally I'egarded as
more indebted to bee-keepers than the
latter are to the fruit-growers, for tlie
amount of honey the bees secure from
fruit blossoms comes far short of equal

Dwarf Fruit Trees.

Front View of Apple Tree, Pyramidal-Sliaped.

See Text, Page 655.

ing in value that part of the fruit crop
which is due to the com|)lete cross-fertili-
zation of the blossoms by bees.

.Sometimes both nurserymen and ento-
mologists are given to taking a dark
view of the picture. When the unnatural
increase of the insect enemy reduces the
season's profit, some are wont to recall
the good old times when none of these
pests existed. They forget that in those
times there were no orchards and the
apple industry was represented by a few
seedling trees growing about tlie pion-
eer's log cabin. Some inimical forms
which in the past have arisen to cause
grave fears are no longer a source of anx-
iety; they have passed their meridians.
Other forms arise in great numbers, a

prey to parasites, which having devoured
their own source of existence, succumb
and the host increases: so that the alter-
nate struggle i)roceeds. While this war-
fare has been going on in the United
States, we have beeii advancing until we
are producing moreand better fruits than
any other country in the world.

Injury to Nursery Stock Last Winter.

Mr. C. L. Watrous, Des Moines,
Iowa, read a shnrt essay on "Injury to
Nur-sery Stock last Winter, and How it
Happene 1," in which he took issue with
tho.se who are disposed to attribute the

passed for the purpose of securing prompt
and effective treatment for any insect and
disease, and was espi-cially .'liined against
the San Jose scali'aiidi'.inkci- wnriii. The
third la w is the luirncr.v aud orchard in-
spection law, providing for a State in-
spector of nurseries, who also acts as a
sort of referee in case of disagreement be-
tween the owners of orchards and the
local commissioners as to the nature of
a disease or insect, and the steps to be
taken to eradicate them. The effective-
ness of the inspections as ordinarily prac-
ticed is Hometimes questioned in other
States, but no complaint has as yet been

Dvvarf Fruit Trees.
Palmette-Shaped Utilizing all the Space. See Text, page 655.

injury sustained to the severe dry freezing
in February. Mr. Watrmis I'onsulted the
records of the United St.ites Weather
Bureau, from which he ascertained that
the weather for November, 18'.»8, had
Ijeeu dryer than usual up to November
21, at whicii time there was an unusual
precipitation of rain, turning later to
sleet and snow. The theory advanced by
Mr. Watrous regarding the injury sus-
tained is to the effect that the lack of rain
and frost in November before the 21st
left the foliage upon the trees and plants
of all kinds so that their roots were
thirsty. The drenching rain of the 21st
enabled them to gorge their cells with
water. The soil to the average depth of 8
to 10 inches was thoroughly water
soaked also, and was suddeidy frozen in
that condition. The greatest damage to
the roots was done to the plastic part
between the wood and the bark, known
as the cambium layer, where the cells are
large and full of life. They tilled them-
selves completely and when the sudden
freeze came, their walls were ruptured as
the shells of eggs are under similar cir-
cumstances. Some cherry trees on Maz-
zard stocks were examined early in April,
and the roots were found black as if they
had been dead a long time. They were
wet as was also the soil about them.

The Nursery Business in the .South.

Mr. N.W.Hale, of Knoxville, Tenn.,
in a, short talk on the Nursery Business
in the South, said: " We can sell trees in
the South twelvemonths in the year; we
can deliver trees in the South, especially
in Kentucky and Tennessee, and jiossibly
the other States, si.x months in the year,
beginning the fifth of October and closing
about the first and the fifth of April. We
can grow trees as well as they can be
grown in any otlier i)art of the country,
becau.se we have a season that opens
from two to four weeks earlier than in
tlie West, North and East, and lasts three
or four weeks longer; hence we have a
longer period of growth. We can pack
trees and ship trees to the extent of
$1(10, 00(J per annum without building a
packing shed or storage hinise. Tlie dis-
advantage of the sitiiatiiiii is that in an
area of 18,000 square miles we have not
as many first-class nurseries of standard
integrity as you have at Rochester, N. Y.
The field is ripe unto the harvest for great
work, and the nursery business, in my
opinion, is only in its infancy in tlie
South. If a man wants to make money,
aud wants to find health and strength,
let him come South and start in the nur-
sery business."

State Control of Insects and Diseases.

Prof. E. R.Taft, of the .Agricultural
College, Michigan, re.id a paper on "State
Control of Insects anil I>iseascs,"in which
he gave ,-1 liistnry iit .-ill legislation had in
Miciiigan relating to insects and diseases
that infest fruit trees. Michigan now has
on lier statute books three such laws, the
first being what is known as the ".yellows
law," providing for a commission for in-
specting orchards and enforcing tlie ab-
solute destruction of all infected trees.
This law has proved very efficacious and
many valuable orchards have been saved
through its agenc.y. A second law, known
as the Michigan .Spraying law, was

heard against ttie work that has been
done in Michigan during the past two
years.

IVIr. Harrison's Method €»f Fumigation.

Mr. Orlando Harrison, of Berlin,
Md., described his method of fumigating
for the purpose of preventing tlie spread
of the San Jose scale. His method is
about as follows:

" We have two rooms built especially
for this purpose, l.S x 10 x 10, sheathed
and double coated with cyclone building
Iiaper, large double doors to admit a
wagon, built on the same style as refrig-
erator car doors, movable cleats are used
at the bottom to be sure they are per-
fectly tight, and one window and one
small door.

" After the trees are put in, the room is
closed tightly with the exception of the
small door, where we place a snuff jar in-
side and pour in water, -10 ounces, sul-
pliuric acid, 27 ounces and potassium
cyanide 18% ounces; then the door is
quickly closed and tightly, for thirty
minutes, at the expiration of which time
the doors are thrown open, but no one is
allowed to enter the room tor ten min-
utes; by thnt time the deadly gas has
escaped sufficiently to allow one to enter
safely. It may be well that different sizes
of rooms be built, as in our large rooms
it would cost the same to fumigate one
bundle as it would ten thousand. The
cost of the ingredients to fumigate one
room is 40 cents, aud as we often fumi-
gate half a dozen times a day, it becomes
an expensive process.

"Can we fumigate without injury to
trees? We can, most assuredly, if trees
are in perfectly dormant condition, and
they may be allowed to remain in the
room for hours and even over niglit.
without injurious effect. June budded
trees will not stand fumigation as do the
one year trees, hence there has been seri-
ous damage done by fumigating them.
Trees can only be succesfully fumigated
late in the Fail and Winter, after the
leaves have fallen, and I consider it a risk
in late Spring, as then^ are some varieties
that push bud much earlier than others
and one is taking a greatrisk at the time
the bud has swollen.

EtTect of Scale, etc. Laws on Fore'gn Trade.

The question was asked through the
question linx: " How have Eawsfor Pro-
tection .ig.iinst Injurious Insects and
Dise.'ises and I""oreign Trade Affected our
Nursery and Fruit Business?" Mr. Kirk-
patrick, of Texas, was of the opinion
that the continuous agitation aud legis-
lation on the subject of insect pests and
diseases had led Germany and Canada to
pass laws hostile to our trade and that
the complicated State laws in regard to
this matter had done more h.arm than
good; that the danger from the .San .TosC-
scale was not its great as had lieen reine-
sented; that he had never seen a s|ieci-
men of the dangeri>ns scale, and could
not find any iirofessors who knew exactly
what the scale was.

Mr. Bissel, of Virginia, rattier opposerl
this view, and stated that he had talked
with orchardists in his State wlio had
expressed themselves as exceedingly
pleased witli the legislation that had
been enforced, and in his opinion the laws
so far enacted had proved beneficial, and

many exact facts regarding the nature of
the insect pests had been determined by
scientists.

Mr. Van Eindley, of North Carolina,
stated that in his opinion the entomolo-
gists throughout the country had not
said too much in regard to the danger
from the San Jose scale; the scale was
introduced into the southern part of
North Carolina fromnurseriesin southern
Georgia, and before they knew what it
was it had entirely ruined the fruit pros-
pects in that section of the country. One
orchard of over (50,000 trees has been
dug up and burned in the last month.

Messrs. Watrous, Hale and Greening
gave their experience aud knowledge of
the San Jose scale and testified to the
necessity for and efficacy of the different
State laws against it.

Tlie Nation-al San Jose Scale Act.

Imjuiry was made by a member as
to what tlie committee on legislation
had done in regard to the national San
Jos4 scale act which had been proposed
at a previous meeting of the Association.
Mr. Watrons. on behalf of the commits
tee, stated that they went to Washing-
ton and had a favorable hearing liefore
the Committee on Horticulture of the
House of Representatives, a satisfactory
interview with the Commissioner of Hor-
ticulture, and everything was in fine
order for having the desired kind of law
enacted, when "a, little circumstance
happened down in theharborof Havana,
and after that this nation went out of
the linsiness of attending to such little
things as the .San Jose scale, jind attended
to .Spaniards and Filipinos and various
other things." It was voted that the
present committee, consisting of Messrs.
C. L. Watrous, N. H. Albaugh, Silas Wil-
son and T. B. Meehau, be continued for
another year.

Canada's Action Condemned.

Mr. Irving Rouse spoke in very
strong terms of the damage arising to
our nur.series by reason of the Canadian
Exclusion Act, which enables Canadians
to bar out our stock, and swamp us with
their over-production, and stated there
was now an opportunity to get back at
Canada, as witiiin the last sixty days
one of the largest Canadian nurseries

Dv^'arf Fruit Trees.

Front View of Pear Tree, Candelabra-Sliaped.

See Text, Page 655.

have dug up and burned a large quantity
of trees on account of the San .lose scale,
and measures should lie taken to exclude
their stock from our country.

The Most Practical Hedge.

" What is tlie most Practical kind
of Hedge for Farm purposes, and what for
Parks and CemeteriesV" was the next
qnestion in tile i|uestiim box, wliich was
tirierty and effectuall.v answered by Mr.
Albaugh, who said that after an exten-
sive and expensive experience witli some
four miles of osage hedge, he had come to
the conclusion that the only practical
farm liedge is a barlied-wire fence.

No Trust in the Nursery Trade

The question " Is it Desirable to
form a National comliination of Capital
In the Nur.sery Business?" seemed to be

June 24, 1899.

The Florists' Exohhnge.

655

one that no person present cared to han-
dle, one };ciitli'inan timidly suggestiujj;
that if he ennlil l)e weeretary and treasurer
lie thought such a thing might bd desira-
ble, otherwise not.
To Look After CiiBtoin House Matters.

The president appointed the follow-
ing as a si)ecial committee on iJetention
of Nursery Stock at New York: Messrs.
Thos. li. Meehan, J. .1. Harrison and
Theo. Smith.

THE EXHIBITION.

The t'luniiiittee iph Exhibits reported as
worthy of es|ir(i.il ini'ntioii the c-olleetion
of carnations (if ^reat beauty and artis-
tic arrangement from the Chicago Carna-
tion Co., together with collection of
roses, which were proffered by the Chi-
cago Florists' Club to this Association.

The following exhibits were also noted:

Rochester Lithograph Co., Rochester,
N. Y., display of plates, photographs and
plate books.

P. S. Peterson & Sons, Chicago, collec-
tion of paeony blossoms.

Vredenburgh & Co., Rochester, N. Y'.,
collection of plates and exhibit of original
catalogue cover designs.

A. H. Griesa, Lawrence, Kan., rasp-
berry plants, showing comparative
growth of Columbian, Cardinal, Kansas,
Loudon and Phoenix.

O. W. Rich, Atlantic, la., sample plants
of Wallace raspberry.

Dayton Fruit Tree Label Co., blank
and printed labels.

John I). Abel, sample of so called Rapid
Fruit Tree Budder.

H. T. Jones, Elizabeth, N. J., a speci-
men of Japan maple showing four sorts
upon one plant.

Benj. Chase, Derry, N. H., plain and
printed labels.

.Joseph HeinI, Jacksonville, 111., sam-
ples of Irish, .Swedish and compacta
juniper of vigorous growth. .Also Sum-
mer blooming white amary his, the Ismine
(ialanth.

Stecher Lithographing Co., Rochester,
N. Y., samples of plates, photographs
and nurserymen's supphes.

Dwarf Fruit Trees.

I willendeavor to give you a few point-
ers on the advantages to be obtained by
raising dwarf fruit trees:

( 1 ) They are of great advantage to
those possessing small areas of land be-
cause they enhance the appearance of the
ground and cast no shadows, tlius one is
able to cultivate at thesametirne Mowers
and vegetables in closest proximity to
these trees. Trees with high trunks are
inconvenient and may not produce until
after six, or eveu ten, years; and when
they arrive at a certain height the large
quantity of shade which they throw will
not permit of anything being cultivated
to great advantage underneath them.
There are many more persons possessing
a few lots than tliere are of Those who
possess hundreds (jf a<-res; these latter
can afford the luxury of a regulation
orchard should they so desire.

(2) From a decorative point of view,
in large private gardens the cordons
which border the walks may consist of
apple trees, pear tiees or gooseberry
bushes— palmette or fan-shaped, candel-
abra-shaped and pyramidal-shaped. If
these are well done at the beginning and
well maintained afterward, they have a
true charm for connoisseurs. The ap-
pearance of those dwarf trees is charming
from the time they are covered with
tlowers until theircrops of most excellent
fruits are matured. These can be diver-
sified ad. lib. in a very limited space.

(3) As regards profit: If worked on a
large scale and skillfully handled, it should
be very great. Fruits presenting the
finest appearance always bring a good
price and sell readily. Take tor instance
a plantation, pyramidal-shapecl, of
Duchess d'Angouleme, Beurre Diel,Beurre
(;iairgeau. The fourth year they
should average each not less than fifty
pears of the first quality which should
sell at 75c. to $1 the dozen: the sixth
year they should produce double that
number. Where space is very limited
they can be planted from 6 to 9 feet apart
for jtyramids; from!) to I't feet apart for
palmettes, from l.'* to 18 inches apart for
cordons obiitiue, single or double (such
as shown in the illustration herewith);
cordons for borders, six feet apart. .V
carefully thought-out selection of fruit
tree.s planted with due regard to the situ-
ation of the kitchen garden is in full bear-
ing after three or tour years.

(4) All fruiting trees may be readil.y
trained to take the form desired b.y the
planter through skillful pruning. A little
practice and theexerciseof common sense
are the principal tools of the arboricul-
turist. Each variety of fruit ought to be

given an exposure suited to its natuic.
Summer or Autumn pears should have
south and east exposure; Winter varie-
ties, north and west. All stone fruits
should have preferably a southern or an
eastern exposure. Grafted trees only
must be used — pearsuijon <iuince or upon
hawthorn, apples upon Doucin, for the
very small forms such as cordons, par-
ticularly the Paradise. Peaches should
be grafted upon plums for moist soil, and
upon almonds for calcareous and dry
soils. The desired shape or formation is
brought about by cutting or heading
back about two-tliirds of the annual
growth. Protect feel )]e (young?) branches
by causing them to take a vertical posi-
tion. The stronger branches, on the con-
trary, ought to be given a horizontal po-
sition in order to equalize the fiow of the
sap. .\s soon as the desired size has been
obtained all that remains to be done is
to pinch off extra growth in Summer;
this is called pruning in the leaf.

I conclude by saying: Dwarf trees have
the advantage over high trees.

First, a large number can be grown in
very limited space; second, the cultiva-
tion of vegetables and flowers near them
can be accomplished without fear of
shading; third, they produce beautiful
and excellent fruits; fourth, they are an
ornament to the vegetable garden; fifth,
they have the advantage of resisting the
winds of autumn which cause the fruit of
high trees to fall before maturity.

A shelter, according to tile drawing
shown, is of great ad\antage in a coun-
try where tile cliniateislate.-ind changea-
ble, and not particularly well adapted to
the cultivation of fruit trees in espalier
and where the flowering and fecundation
is apt to be very often partially or wholly
destroyed by white frosts or cold rains,
making fructification impossible.

Sea Cliff, L. I. Ferd. Boulon.

Chicas:o.

state of Trade.

There is but littlechange in trade
conditions from last week. Good roses
are getting scarce. As one of the whole-
salers put it, "There are some growers
who appear to have all the diseases to-
gether."

In Beauty, the best extra long still
stand at $3 per dozen, but there are not
a great many strictly fancy flowers; from
that figure they go down to two or
three cents a piece for the shorts and
otliers. Teas are, as a rule, very poor,
and are sold low ; good stock at $:i to
$■1. Kaiserin is not yet plentiful. This
variety is really the only Summer white.
Meteor are coming better. Carnations
are feeling the effects of the heat, and
after this week will undoubtedly go
down to midsummer prices. Some
auratum lilies showed up the past week
worth $1..50 per dozen. Excellent can-
didum from St. Joseph, Michigan, sell
very well at $S per 100. Hardy lilies
are also to be seen, as well as late longi-
Horum. The first large batch of ox-eye
daises showed up on the 10th.

The retail men who handle plants re-
port trade still very satisfactory.

Florists' Club Meeting.

A fair-sized meeting was called to-
gether on the evening of June 1(5. Wm.
Longland was elected a member. The
Club decided to have no meetings at the
hall during the dog days of July and
August. The principal subjects before the
house was a paper by Andreas Simon,
horticultural editor of the Staats-Zeitung,
on the growing of Dutch bulbs in Wash-
ington, for which tlie Club tendered Mr.
Simon a vote of thanks. [This paper
appears on page <)2() of June 17 issue.]
.Some discuBsionfollowed. C.W.Johnson
said hehadbeen in thatpartof the world
himself, but feared there were conditions
to be overcome before success would
follow. It is expected Mr. Simon will
furnish Lincoln Park with bulbs from
that district for trial the coming Fall.

The president gave a few offhand re-
marks on the nurserymen's convention,
and conveyed the thanks of that body to
the Club for the fine display of flowers.

By resolution the president appointed
A. Lang, O. G. Friedman and Walter
Kreitling a committee of three to confer
with the common council relative to
fakirs selling fiowers on the sidewalks of
the city.

The form which the Club's picnics or
outings for the Summer will take will be
announced by the officers of the Club
later.

.\t the twenty -fourth annual convention
of this body, while the gathering was
not as large as some of those held in
years past, probably I.'jO to 17I"i mem-
bers tjeing present, everything was done
in a very business-like way by a thor-
ough, business-like body of men.

A good many of the old original mem-
bers have dropped by the way, but their
place is taken by an unusually large
number of active young men. Theexhib-
its were not extensive, but through the
efforts of the ('hicago Florists' Club one
entire side of the tables was made gay
with vases of roses, carnations and pa>o-
nies, all of which were thoroughly appre-
ciated by the members of the Association,
and at the close of the meeting, on Thurs-
day evening, the flowers were distributed
among the ladies and members. The Chi-
cago t'arnation Co. had fine vases, each
of Gold Xiigget. .Mrs. James Dean, Em-
press, Flora Hill anil .Mrs. Bradt carna-
tions; liassett & Washburn sent Flora
Hill carnations; Reinberg Bros., Ameri-
can Beauty, Bride and Bridesmaid roses;
Wietor Bros., splendid examples of their
young crop of Beauty; P. F. Peterson,
an elegant display of pieonies from their
nursery.

Among those hovering around we no-
ticed A. M. Pearsall, Editor North Ameri-
can Horticulturist, Monroe, Mich.; G. L.
Grant, Florists' Review; H. B. Ho%vard,
American Florist; E. W. Kirkpatrick,
Farm and Ranch, Dallas, Tex.; J. E. Kil-
len, of C. H. Joosten, New Y'ork; J. Aus-
tin Shaw and A. Mann, San Francisco,
Cal.

Round and About.

G. H. Piesor, of Kennicott Bros., is
at his post, but is still a lame man, the
result of a bicycle accident.

O. P. Bassett is building a fine new
residence at Hinsdale.

George Wienhoeber, who is studying
at Cornell, and entering his last year,
with a college chum, has started on a
Europeau trip during vacation, which
will embrace London, Paris, Holland,
Germany, etc. They have their wheels
with them.

William Ellison, of St. Louis, was in
the city, on his way to Mackinaw, Wis.,
where he stays until September.

The retail men are arranging to close
their stores from July 1 to September 0
at (J P.M. weekdays, and at I'J i n Sun-
days. It is expected the wholesalers
will follow suit. Ess.

Cincinnati.

Trade Items.

Good flowers are scarce ; about all
we have to sell is white stock, such as
feverfew, phlox, sweet peas, balsams, etc.
Roses and carnations are fast losing
ground. There is plenty of smilax and
ferns. Commencements are about over
and funeral trade will be relied on to tide
the stores through the .Summer.

The Sangerfest which is held here this
month will help somewhat. There will
be many thousand strangers in the city.

Society Meeting.

The monthly meeting of the
Florists' Society was held at the resi-
dence and greenhouses of W.K. Part ridge,
Lockland, <)., Thursday afternoon, June
15. The following members being pres-
ent: W. J. Rodges, Julius Schuman,
Thomas Jackson, (Jus. Adrian, August
and Edwin Hoffmeister, Wm. Murphy,
Frank Ball, George S. Bartlett and your
scribe. The regular business was soon
disposed of and we adjourned to meet at
the greenhouses of ("ieorge & Allen, on
Tuesday afternoon, July 11, at 2.30
sharp. This meeting will be called es-
pecially to decide whether or not weshall
hold the monthly exhibition as hereto-
fore. If it is the wish of thestandholders
in the Jabez Elliott Market that these
monthly exhibitions be held (and there is
no question that the standholders are
the ones benefited), then these parties
should pay at least one dollar each to
the Cincinnati Florists' Society to help
defray the expenses, or, better still, be-
come members of the .Society. I trust
tlie florists of Cincinnati will give this
matter sfime thought and attend the
next meeting.

We wish to thank Mr. and Mrs. Part-
ridge for the hospitable manner in which
we .were entertained. Mr. Partridge has
recently bought the property of Francis
Pentland, and he is busy getting things
shaped up. It will be only a short while
before his six greenhouses, each eighty
feet long, with butted glass, will be a
model establishment. The surroundings
are very beautiful; rare specimens of
trees'and shrubbery adorn his lawn — the
handiwork of Francis J'entland, now re-
tired from the florist Ijusiness. We also
desire to thank Francis Pentland for a
" Historic Certificate," presented to our
Society. This certificate was presented
to Mr. Pentland for a " Victoria regia,"
by the "Ohio Mechanics Institute." in
1854, being the first flower of this species
ever bloomed west of the Allegheny
Mountains. The plant which produced
the bloom was brought by Mr. Pentland

from the conservatories of Mr. Caleb
Cope, of Philadelphia, Pa., in the year
1851, and bloomed and was exhibited
from the greenhouses of Nicholas Long-
worth in 1854, Mr. Pentland at that
time being the gardener.

On To Detroit.

The Cincinnati delegation will
travel via C. H. & D. R. R. (the florists'
route) leaving Cincinnati Monday even-
ing, August 14, at 9.30, reaching Toledo
early Tuesday morning; thence by boat
at 8.30 A. M., reaching Detroit at 12.45
P. M. Fare for the round trip $9.85 ;
sleeper extra. A cordial invitation is ex-
tended to all florists in our territory to
join our party. Any further information
desired, relative to securing berths, etc.,
can be had by addressing K. G. (jillett,
wholesale florist, 113 East Third street,
Cincinnati, O.

News.

J. A. Peterson is in St. Louis this
week attending the Elks Convention.

The family of George S. Bartlett leaves
to-day for the mountains of Virginia to
spend the Summer months.
"C. J. Ohmer had his bicycle stolen
Friday night at Race and Seventh street,
wliile he was in a drug store.

Don't forget that the annual outing of
the Cincinnati florists will occur July 20,
at Coney Island, Chas. J. Jones, man-
ager.

Thursday evening "the Beech wood
Band," composed of florists, mostly
Murphys, gave a lawn fete at the resid-
ence of Jap Murphy. They had dancing,
a shooting gallery and other a ttractions,
as well as refreshments, and netted quite
a sum for the band. C. J.tJhmer won
the box of cigars as the best shot of the
evening, having plunked the bull's eye
twice.

J. Chas. McCullough tells me this has
been the best year he has had in a long
time. The demand for Southern cow
peas and Essex rape seed has been phe-
nomenal, as well as that for orange and
amber cane seed. These are all largely
used for plowing under for fertilizing
purposes. He also reports that the crop
of blue and orchard grass will be very
fine, both as to quantity and quality.
Mr. McCullough has just returned from
the wilds of Michigan, where he was
angling for speckled trout.

E. G. GlLLETT.

St. Louis.

Trade Report.

Business among the wholesale men
seems to be pretty good. .Some say ship-
ping orders are almost over with them;-
others still send out about one-half of
the receipts. Retail trade has been quiet.
A large convention of The Elks is being
held ill town. So far there has only been
a little demand for window decorative
stock. Good stock is scarce, with com-
mon rather plentiful, though carnation
receipts are not as large. Sweet peas are
more plentiful, conseipiently prices have
gone down to 25c. to 30c. per 100.

Among the Elk visitors were: Mr.
Hunt, of Terre Haute, Ind.; J. A. Peter-
son, of Cincinnati; E. C. Ludwig and
wife, Alleglieny City, Pa. Mr. Ludwig
rolled a game of bowls with us Monday
night. C. C. S.

Pittsburg:.

The past week's trade was very satis-
factory and stock of some sorts was hard
to get in the quantities desired. Wed-
dings and school commencements created
the'demand for the latter. Stuck is get-
ting scarce, the weather having affected
it considerably. Growers are throwing
out old iilants.

Roses have been in good demand.
Beauty being much called for; the ciuali-
ty, however, is none of the Ijest. Prices
range from 2c. up. Lilium candidum
went well at from 8c. to 10c. a stem,
wholesale. Asters and other Summer
stock is coming in.

E. C. Ludwig, wife, and family, went to
St. Louis with the Elks to spend the
week there.

Superintendent Falconer spent a few
days East looking up some orchids he
desires to purchase for the Park conserv-
atories. E. C. Reineman.

Tlie eood Strone Kind,

OOo. I*©!* XOO ItoS.

BALES WEIGH SOO LBS.

H. A. BrooTHOFF & Co., 154-156 W. 27th St., N. T. City

656

The F=l-orists* Exchange.

KLONDIKE COSMOS.

Krciiii 2 In. IHjtB, |HT dm, Mc; por 1(10, »3 50.
Keel Allei'imiilliorn, frnni 2 In. pota. per 100, ^1 50.
eLMEK I. KAWLINGS, tJii»kertowii, Pa.
Mention the Florlats' Exchange when wrttlng.

Per 100 Pit 1001)

lO.OOU Sinilnx, aijln., strong »1.50 »10UO

*^U<UUO •' from flatB. BtrongbulbB to 3.00

3,000 AHpnrociiH Plum. NnniiN. 5 00

7,000 Ueirouinn. IOvar.,2Man(13ln. 150 12.00

1,000 I'liiiiula «>l>conicn,2ii In .. 2.00 1800

JO.OOOCoU'UH, lOgood liedder«.2i.iln. 1.50 12.011

TnE MORBIS FLORAL GO., Morris, IIL

Mention th« Florl*

Exchantco when writing

HERE THEY ARE

800 niKTEdli, 600 BIMDE, :101I BRinES-

Itl A I U, 3110 I'KIt I.K, A No. 1 stock, from 3 In. pots,
cutilngs struck In IJecember, *5.00 i-cr KiO.
500 REI) AliTEKNA^TIlEKAS, «1.75perlOO.
PlHcc your order at once.

C. L REESE, Springfield, Ohio.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

ALL GOOD STOCK

Pelargoniums, Victor and Salisbury, 3 In. pots, |1 a 100
Gerniilunis, La Favorite and Mine. Satlerol. ^i^ln. pots,
$2 a lUU. FucliBlas, Storm King, Avalanche and Elm
City, 2^ In., $2 50 a lou. Vloca Var., 3 In., »3 a lUU. Cash
with order. WW. J. (Jbiiinick, Trcuton, N. J.

Mention the Florlata' Eichapge _ when writing.

5000 BEfiONlA REX also OTHER POT PUNTS

Per 100
AbutlloD, var. trailinsr, finest of all
for l>asket and vasef, 2ii In,. JO.dO; 3 in.,

$10.(111; 4 In $16.00

Begonia, lU-x, a m, $4.UU; 3Hin 10 00

Louis ClasBon $4.UUanil B.OII

Fuclmla, Trailinif Queen, 2^ in 4.00

Forget-me-not, wluter-tlowerinir, :;^4 in- 3.110

Cobwa SoaiMleus, extra strung, 3 in 5 00

MaurHU4lya Vine, 2V4 in 3.110

Vluca Varlegata, extra long, 2^ flicli... 2,50

GERANIUMS. p„ioo

Mrs. PoMiick, 2!4 In »4lO

Happy Thiiuiilit, i\4 in li.OO

M rs. Parker, 21^4 in tiOO

Hose Scenteil.ain 4 00

Silver Leaf, 2J4 in 4,00

Freak of Nature, 2!.^ In OIK)

Manettla MIcolor, 3 in 10.00

Asters, seedliofr 60

Impattena Siiltanl. 2^ in 3,00

HOOrTESI^ CJtJTrTTN^OS.

Per 100
Alyaium, double Oiant.. Sl-O"
Abutlloii, traili it var... 2,00
Ac.«ratnin, hlue and

while l,no

Antheinla, d'hle jellow. 2.10
llegonlas —

R,-x 2.110

I ncariiiitji Gif^anlea 2.111

Vuiniiii l-i»i

ColrUM, Mixed.. J."> a 1000; liO

Cubll*a SeandeiiM 1 fill

CEhANlUMS. Perioo

Mixed *! -'^

Mme Salleroi 1-25

Silver Leaf 1.5''

Rose Buented 1-50

Mrs. I'olloek 2(K1

Freak <,f Nature 4 00

Mr.'. Parker 4 00

H.ippj' ThoUKht .SIMI

Mars 3 00

Mme. Ilruant 2.ii(l

Ivv L.'ifl

Cuphea (Cigar Plant)... 1.

UaNy, 8now L'rett '-i

t'uehslH, assorted 1,

German Ivy I,

lni|>4tieii8 SiiltanI 1

l.aiitaiia, assorted 1

Ijoiium Verbena 1.

Lobelia, hlue I

niaiietlla ISIcolor 2

J'an^y 4"

VIoletM, Marl'- Louise $0 t

VIOLET MARIE LOUISE, clumps, very large, per 100, $4.00.

GREENE & UNDiHTLl/wATiERTOWN, N. Y.

Mention the FlorletB" Exohang** when wrltlnr

GERMNIUMS

<)iii'cu ol' l-'nii-ieH, 1
Iti-iiiiir roilcviiHS I

light pink
uliiiou.

I'iiMMiiii, plnit .._

rive var9,,hc9tdoulili' and fllnglc white, also
gen'l asBurtment, Hlngle and double vara. ,

MvH. INtlloirk and Ml. ol Snow. 3 Ineli pots 6.00

Ivy <;friiiiiiiiiis, fine varieties, 1 Inch pota. $8.00 per 100: 2^ Inch pots.. 3.00

Price, from ■! inch pore
3 - .

.. *; UJ per IPO

... S.lNi
... Sa'U

CHRYSANTHEEVaU^S

Mrrrv Cliri.'iMKiH
Mth, 11. Clmdwlck
I'eniiwvlviinia
L. II. Simuldlng
Vtllow P'ellow
Philadelphia
Inch pots. til.lHl per 100.
Miss G. Pitcher
Merry Mnnarch
Marlon llL-ndcrsou
Major Ittinniitfnii
Mrs. S, Ihnnphri-ys
Mrs Mr,K. T»vijnilily
Miirgiierlie Gnibani
Mrs. .1. tJ Whlldtii
MrB. il. Koblnsou
Mveus

Thos. 11. Brown
LInci

Autumn Glory
mack Hawk
Doll tree
Frank Hnrdy
II. W. Loiigicllow
Mrs. C. H. Pelrce

Price, from 2M
Ciilllngfordl
Kngi-nt! Diilllcdouzo
Gl'idvH K|>juil(lliig
Gloria of riulllc
Helen Itlo.iilKood
}I. W. Kleinan
ilarry May
Ivory

J. K. Lngcr
.1. H. Troy
Laredo

W. n _
Pi lee, from 2' i Inch polw, *:i.00 p^m- 100; »25,00 por in(X).

Ailii SpiiiiUlhi'.;

Helle of Castlewood

Menj. M. Glroud

Clillo

Doroihy Toler

DoroMiy Devcus

Knn-ka

hi vena

Golden Trophy

G. F. Atkinson

G. W. Childs

GoMen Wedding

.1. II. WiuHirord

II. L. Suuderhruch

lora

Lady Fltzwygram

Mme. Fred, liergmanu

Modesto

Price, i^'i Inch puts, $1,

Minerva
Mutual Friend
Midge

Mrc, II. J). Douglass
MIsfl Helen Wright
Miiud Adams
Mrs. S. T. Murdock
Mrp. Perrln
MItiS M. M. JohQfOn
Maud Dean
M ly tioffC'
^elne8l8

PIteliiT and Manda
Pink Tvory
Ulverslde
Ruse Owen
T. It. Morse
Wcbtcrn King
.00 per 100; i;30.00 per 1000

MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS.

READY FOR IMMEDIATE SALES.

Per 100

Au<->'aiiiiii Pfmllne. i;'4 In pots t 'l.OO

Al'«-iiii Mm- and white 3')0

I'll II MUX, I'lr ]ir rcsand varieties see. Tmqc 10 Issue.

(^'nriialioiiH, liDm l In. pot--^, iMit stock ;2.i>.

ColrnH, lending soi-ts, ^J-.i In. pots 3 00

3 ■• ■l.l'O

CuplM'n Platycentra, 2M In. pota 3 00

FucliHiaH. double and single, 3J^ In. po;B 8.00

2M •' 3.00

Gcrinnn Ivy, 2« In. pote 3.00

llrliol i-oix't trnm Jl4 In. pots .,,... ,

II v«li-iiiiurii OtukNii, 5lu..bish5. '.u 'lowev.

Ijuiiliiiiiin. lUii! varletiPB

I.riiKin V<TlK-nn. '^H In. poU

ftlooii riowrr. -'"^ in. pots

Nii'i-niilirruia <>rnciliH

PrliirtioiihiiMs, ■-*'^ In. pots

Sill via Sp I (Ml den Hand Itediiian, 2^Iu. potfl
VioletH. iHni-ic ljOiiit4c» 2M in. pota, |25 00
perUKiO; *3.00 per 100.

PerlOO
f 3.00
25.00
-100

:i,oo

4.00
,H.OU
6.00
3.00

TiR-W XRADK 1.ISX ON AI»PI.ICAXIOP«.

WOOD BROS.,

Fishkill, N. Y.

Mention th^ F*tnr1iitB* TCxchanre wb*n

ALTERNANTHERAS!

2010, mostly I*. Major, to close out at

$12.00 per into i »Z2.01I for the lot.

WM. M. KIDD. 2984 Atlantic Ave.. BROOKLYN, N. Y.

Telephone Call, 132 E. N. T.
Mention the Florleta' Exchange when writing.

BHGrOISri^S.

Very strong plants from 2 in. pots.

ARGENTEA GUTTATA perlOO,$2 00

VERNON, red and white " 2 00

ALBA FICTA " 2 00

THURSTONI " 2 00

KUKUA " 2 00

MIXED SORTS " 2 00

CASH PLEASE.

EDWARD B. JACKSON, Stamford, Conn.

Mention the FHoriBtg' Exchajige when writing

BABY PRIMROSES

A Good Novelty for Winter Season.

For pot and bench culture, treatment like violets ; In
bloom Christmas and Easter, also useful cut flowers.
3 Inch potB. $10.00 per 100; 2 Inch. ^00 per 100; rooted
cuttings, 2 months old, 15 00; 1 month, $3 00; sample
doz., by mall, f 1.00. Cash with order, please.

ALBERT KNAPPER, Frankford, Phila., Pa.

CLKMATIST.
\fentlon the Florlif Exchangp when writing.

GEjuNim AMERICA

The iileni pot and bedding GERANIUM,
exqulslie, striking coloring : enormously
llorireroua; dwarf and strong In growth.

Orders booked now. Photos free.

HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa.

Mpntlnn the FlnrlBtw' Kxrhang*^ when writing.

B^BY PRIMROSE

Nice yuung stuck, to grow oti fur fall and win-
ter Idin.inilng, 75 cim, per dozt-n liy mall; f5lKI
per KM, express paid.
ntlMIILA <>IKU)NICA» new large flowering

vjirieileB, strong plants, ready for 4 Inch poie, f^\5ii

per ICO. Cash witii order.

E. FRYER,

BerrimanSt. and New Lots Ave, BROOKLYN, N Y.

Mentlnn the Flnrl3ta' Exchanpf when writing

35.000 PRIMROSES

rhineso Primroses, ready July 10 $"^.liu

Ubconica grandiflora ^ 5U

" " rosea H-OJ

PorbOBii.Baby Primrose 40u

A.SPAHAGUS SPKENGERI 4-00

!)MILAX 85,ru per lOIIO 75

Cash. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM,

DELAWARE, CHIO

^t^^nHnn thp Flnrlatfl' Exchange when writing
rrr^n 1 MIITUC First-class Assortment,
ULtil/iLllUlUiJ HO; 3^ in. pots, $6.U0 per
100; 4 in. pots. $8 i 0 per 100.
(■ernniiiin l>Inrs, stock plants, at |3.00per doz.
AiiEKATlIM, dwarf blue and white, 3 In. pots,

tine, at $3.00 per 100.
FUCHSIAS, from 3!^ In. pots, at $5.C0 per 100.
!<tELAGlNKLI>A, from 3 In. pots, at J6.00 per 100.
Cash with order, please.

JOHN RECK, Bridgeport. Conn.

Mt-ntlon the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

A Few Good Ihings You l^ant !

Siiiilax, 2 in $1.50 per 100.

500 Mixed Gornniinns, Sin 4.00

UKiOS. Gi-nni (JernniuniH. 3 In., fine.. 4.00
500 Xeplirolepis rordiKn. Sword

Fern. -J ami 2^. In.lieH. $;iiHi; 3 Inches.. 5 00 "

Anipelopwi** Veinhii, 2 In 2.00

Hex Begouin.ain 4.(t0 "

Aeerntiini, blue and white; Double AlywHuiii j
ColeilH, red and yellow; Alternnntliernpt. red
and yellow; VioletN, Campbell ; Astern, Seniple's
Branching: Scarlet Sage, Clara IJedman. 2 In.,
$1.50 per 100. B^-CASH WITH (HtDEIi.

GHO. 9I. OniltlAPIS. Bie'wton, P(. J.

VTAntion the Flnrlwm' Exchange when writing.

SEAWANHAKA GREENHOUSES

Oyster Bay,
New York.

Abutlloii. 4 varieties.

Per doz.
3H Inch pots $0.75

Act»r«litlies I.liKlc-iiH, ete, 2^ Inch pots 60

Aieeratuiii, tope's I"et. 2i^ inch pot« 60

" Xapis niue. 2!^ inch pots 60

Alternaiitliera. Ktom traraes 25

Bejtoiiia Veriioii. 2^ Iridi pots 50

Coleus, VerMc-liaHeltil, Uoldeii Bedder, etc.

Prom 2m. iiieli pi.ts 30

Cuphea Platycentra. 2H inch pots 3iJ

Per 11X1
$1100
3.00
2 00
2.00
100
350

2.00
2.00
18.00

Oracseiia liidlvlsa. 4 Inch puts, strong 2.25

All orders filled In rotation. Orders of $5.00 and over F. 0. B. N.Y.

Per doz. PerlOO

Dracaena liidlvlsa. 5 inch pots, strong $3 00 $3.i.00

Heliotrope. UUie. 2^ inch pots, 30 2.00

L,ataiila Borboulca. 3 inch pots L25 10.00

" '• Sinchpots B.OO 40.00

I^eiiioii Verbeita, 2i^ inch pots 50 2.50

Maraiita Blcolor. 2)^ inch pots 76 B.OO

Phoenix Recllnata. 5inchpols 7.50 60.00

Pllea Serpylllfolla. 8>i inch pots 30 2.00

Vlnca, trailing 60 4 00

Cash with order from unknown customers or C. 0. D.

JAMES C. CLARK, Supt. p. o, box 34, oyster Bay, n.y. WM. L. SWAN, Prop.

IContlon tb« Florlgta* Bxch&ngtt wh«n wrltlnff.

Hibiscus, double crm^on, fine plants In bud, 3c.
< 'oleiis, best varieties, 6 to 8 Inches high, ic.
Itcgoula, Pres. Carnot, nice plants. 2c.
Double Petunia, pink and variegated, strong

plants, 2c.
Umbrelln Plant, large, stocky plants, from 4-Inch

|niia, 5 cents.
Honeysuckle, Golden Leaved, strong

plants, 2^c.
GeraiiiuniM, nice plants In best assortment. 2c.

FAIRVIEW FLORAL CO., Beatty, Ohio.

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CANNAS-CHEAP

250 CHAS. HENDERSON
100 MADAME CROZY
50 ADMIRAL COURBET

No 1 plants front 4 inch pots, at 6ct;j. or at
5 ctti. lor the lot.

W. G. Richardson, .J.^,";,';,';:,^. Bennington, Vt.

Mention the FlortaU' Exchange when writing.

SPECIAL QUOTATIONS

Cyclamen PerNicuni Splendens C-ig., finest
alram In the world, in 4 true colors, ass'd from 2^ In.
pots, $1.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. Latania Bor-
bonicnand Oraca-na Indivisn, strong, from flats,
$3,(<0per 100. Kegonia Rex, extra well grown, from
4 In. pots, aflsorted, $10.00 per 100. Chinese Prim-
rose 1 fringed foliage), in 6 colors, strain superb to any.
Cineraria liyb. ftlax. grandillora, grandi-
llora nana, plentssiiria. ctrrulen. keriiies-
iina nana, the above from liats. ready July Ist,
$1.75 per 100; $15 oO per KiOO. Satisfaction guaranteed.
PAUL MADEK, East Stroudsburg* Pa,
.Mention the Florlsta" Exchange when writing.

6000 COLEUS

Verschaffeltii and Golden Bedder.

2 and 2>iinch, at $1.M per 100; $12 00 per 1000

1000 ROSE GERANIUMS

3 iucli, to cloRO out, »t $3 00 per 100.

2000 FUCHSIAS

3 lui II, five best varieties, $2.50 per ItO.
,<:ili-lHClion r.uaranteed. Cosh with order.

GEORGE L MILLER, Newark, Ohio.

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VINCA MAJOR...

Extra flne, 2 and 2H, $2.25 per 100. Just
what you will want lor next Spring's Sales.

SMI LAX 2 inch, $1.50 a 100.

IVY GERANIUMSh'aVTer

Turner. Kxtra line bud and bloom, SMi in.
$.'» Oil n 100.

MRS. TAYLOR and
ROSE GERANIUMS

2 inch. $2.00 a 100.

FUCHSIAS ''""""^^aioo.

booked^or BOSTON FERN 4 toe inches.

a.J.BALDWIN,ltewark,Ohio.

\I ^n t Ion ihA FlorlfltH' Exchange when writing.

■IrHOSEFOLPLIIIITS

SEND AT ONCE TO

WM. F. KASTING,

457 Wastiington St.,
Buffalo, N. V.

Per 100
211,0 IJeddIng Geraniums, 3 in. pots,

12 varieties $6.00

2000 Coleus, large plants, 3 In. pots,

brigtit colors 6.00

2000 Coleus, bedding size, 2 inch pots,

bright colors 3.00

1000 Aeliyranthes, flneplants,3in. pots.

3 varieties 4.00

500 Lemon Verbena, 3 in. pots, very

fine bushy plants 6.00

2000 Verbenas. 2 in. pots. 20 varieties. . . 3.00
,500 TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGO-
NIAS. 4 in. pots, all colors 8.00

600 DRAC,1:NA INDIVISA,5in.pots,

plants for vases 20.00

200O DRAC.IONA INDIVISA, 6 in. pots,

to grow on 5.00

All of the above are fine plants and suit-
able for Immediate effect.

Mestlon the Florlsta' Exohanie when writing.

June 24, 1899.

The F=i-orists* Exchange.

657

Baltimore.

BusioesB Keeps I'p Well.

Trade has kept up wonderfully well
this Spring and Summer. More flowers
than usual have been used for gradua-
tion exercises. Sweet peas and carna-
tions have sold well. Koees are poor in
quality, but in demand.

We are much in need of rain. High
winds with exceptionall.v hot weather
hurt vegetation outside.
Notes.

Owing to the high price of material
not much glass will go up this season in
this locality. A few of the growers are
rebuilding some of their old houses.

The Hower show committee is hard
at work. While the Hame amount of
funds of previous .years is not available,
there seems to be much earnestneKs
amongthepromoters of the show. This,
after all, is what pays.

The boys are still talking about their
recent I'hiladelphia trip. They onl.y re-
gret thcit the.v could not bring home the
laurels of victory.

The squares and parks are looking
well. Clifton I*ark seems to have consid-
erable popularit.v. President Flitton no
doubt is doing his utmost to make this
park show up as well as any in the city.
The Park Board seems to be of a very
active turn of mind — they are Ijeginning
to criticise some of Engineer Latrobe's
work. Where it will end no one can tell.
Edwin A. SEiuEwrrz.

Pougfhkeepsie, N. Y.

Tlie Dutchess C<>. Horticultural Society.

The regular meeting of the Dutche.ss
County Horticultural Society was held
at Annandale, N. Y.. .June 14, in connec-
tion with the Kose Show tliere. The Ex-
hibition Committee reported that the
State armory, at Poughkeepsie, had Ijeen
secured for the chrysanthemum exhibi-
tion, the schedules for which \viTi're|Miitcil
read,y for distribution and may be had on
applicatiim to W. G. Gomersall. Fishkill-
on-HudsoD, N. Y. Four new members
were elected.

A vote of thanks was passed to William
Dinsmore, Escj., for presenting two silver
cups to be competed for at the .\utumii
exhibition; Jilso to Winthrop Sargent,
Esq., for a prize of .$20 for yellow chrys-
anthemums anil to F. K. Newbold, Esq.,
for .f.")l) toward the exhibition fund.

An excellent paper written by Eeonard
ISarrcm, who was unable to be present,
was read by George Saltford. The title
of the paper was " Gardening as a Pro-
fession" and the subject was dealt w^ith
in a masterful manner. A vote of thanks
was passed to Mr. Barron.

An adjournment was taken until Sep-
tember when, if arrangements can be
made, it was decided to meet at Cold-
spring. W. G. (3.

FANCY PIGEONS

YouiiK Pui-t'ot§, Canni-ieH, [flocking
ItirdN, U<'<l llirds, etc., cheap.

<-<>IiI)riSII, flDL' Slock, *fi. 50 per lUO.
PEASE BIRD STORE, - READING. PA.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when wrltlna

tit&\ * f" HANDLING COLLECTIONS

e.er,»herel FOR SECURING REPORTS. . . .

FOR INFOKMATI'.>N WRITE

THE NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOAHQ OF TRADE,

C. S. LODEIi, Hcc'y, Ttl Broadway. New York.

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SHEEP MANURE

Cleaued and prepared expressly for florists' use.

"ion will find It the genuine article. For rcTerence

to Its being flrstcIaBS, I refer you to Henry F. Mlchell,

1018 Market Street. Philadelphia, Pa. Trial bags of 150

lbs., |2.50; per ton, $25 UO. H ton at ton rate.

Cash With Obdkb.

GODFREY ASCHM ANN,

IOI2 Ontario St., PHILA., PA.

Mention the Flfnista' Exchange when wrltlnK

GEORGE RIPPERGER,

SHEEP MANURE

I have now on hand a large quantity of
Al SHKEP MANURE. lySend for Price
LlHt and Sample.
BpNt Fertiliser for Top Dressing.

S-rrLrnlr^t'.*- LOKG ISLiHD CITY.

Hentlon the Florlata' Exchange when wrltlns-

Butted Glass

This is no longer an experiment, it has come to stay
There are various ways of making Butted Roofs, but the
best way is with the

Clipper Bar.

With this bar you can make a roof that is absolutely free
from drip, and glass cannot be torn out by the wind. Butted
glass makes a tight roof, a warm house and saves fuel. It
lasts longer, looks bettor imd costs less than the oki-liishioned
roof. But do not think that this is the ly bar we sell, f<»r
it is not ; we furnish what people WHUt and here is nothing
in greenhouse mnterial that you cannot get fro us, and all
of open-alr-(1ried Cypress clear of bright sap, stained sap.
knots and all other defecls.

LOCKLAND LUMBER CO.

LOCKLAND, O

Mention paper

Write for Circulars
or Estimates.

STANDARD ♦ POTS.

We are now ready to supply a superior
quality o( Pots in unlimitea quantities.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.

A. H. HEWS & CO.,

NORTH CAMBRIDGE, - MASS.

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COMBINING the
^ qualities of an
absolute insect exter-
minator with those of
a vigorous fertilizer.
Recommended and In
use by the foremost
florists and nurserymen
In the land. For Sale at
the Seed Stores.

ROSE MFG. CO.,

Niagara Falls, New York

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS!

Packed In email crates, easy to handle.

Price per crate
120 71n. potelncrate, t4.""

Price per crate 1

1500 2 In. pou In crate, »4.88 I

1500 2M
1500 ag

6.25

' '

600

10003

5-00

WOSii

' '

5.80

500 4

4.50

320 5

4.51

1M6

*

3.16

60
48 9
4810
2411
24 12
1214
6 16

3.00
3.6(i
480
3.60
4.80
4.80
4.50
Send for price list

Seed pans same price as pot^
of Cyllnderfl for Cut p-lowers. Hanging Haeketa. Lawn
VaseB, etc. Ten per cent, off for cash with order.

HILFINGER BROS. POTTERY,

OR FORT EDWARD, N . Y.

AuQUBT RoLKBR & SoNB, New York AgentB,

52 Dkt Stkkht. New Yoke City.
Mention the FlorlBtw' Exchange when writing

SCOL,I<AV>S

IMPROVED

PUTTY BULB

For Glazing Sash, Etc.,

—ALSO THB—

PHTENT PLANT SPRINKLEe

For Bale by your Seedsman
or sent, poitpald. for 81.00.

JOHN A. SCOLLAT,

74 & 78 Myrtle Ave.,
BROOKLYN. - N. Y,
SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE.

Mention the Florlstp' Eichange when writing.

^eutscKe (qartnei^eitun(?

Largest Ci.culation of any German
Horticultural Publication.

SubBcrlMorfl and CorTeapondente In every part of the
world. I'rofuffly lUuMtraled and jiratllcul arllclefl
covering the whole Held of gardening ghe the ti'oet
truatworthy and quickest repoitB abunt all jirogreesln
horticulture In Kurojiean ana other couiitrleB.

As an Advertising Medium It offers the btst facilities
for opening furcgn business rt^la Ions

FiiMIPlipd VVfPkly. F
niallL-d fn.-e tu all r

bstrlptlun price $3 0" per year,
unirles. Sample cnples free.

Mention the Plortots* E^iohange when writing.

Tobacco Stems

FKESH, CLEAN, STRONG.
300 pound bales, $ 1 .50. Ton, $9.00

m-zivxrs^'X^ai MUSHROOM spawn

$6.50 per 100 lbs.

H. G. F4UST a CO., i-l^sr.t PHILi., PA.

M^ntlnn the IHorl fits' EichangA wh^n ^^rlllnK

»*«♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦*♦♦♦♦♦♦«♦♦♦♦»♦«

I BOKE PIEIIL

^ By the Bag:, 1

"^ Xoii or Carload.

tW WKITE US FOR QUOTATIONS.

ELLIS & POLLWORTH

♦ MILWAUKEE, WIS. ♦

♦♦»♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»»♦♦♦♦?

Mention the PlnrtBtp' Kxfhange when wrltlni

BOSTON FLOmST LETTER GO.

M«nuraotur«rs of FLORISTS' I.ETTERS.

Dlmcnaloiii ei
this box, n U.
long b7 II Id,
wide and IX in,
high. Zeectlon*.

This wooden box nicely Ktalned and TarDlshed,
18x80x13 made In (wo nectlon*. one for eai-h rize
letter, given awaj with flmt order or600 letters.

Block Letters, 1!^ or 2 inch site, per 100. $3.00.

Sorlpl Letters, li 00.

Fastener with eaoh letter or word.

Used bT leading floriotB everrwhere and fo!
■ale hj all wholesale flo tsta and anpplj dealers.

N. F. McCarthy, Treas. & Hanager

UfirMD St. BOSTON, MA&&. B4 UjtwUr fid

Mention the FlorlatB' Eichang** whf^n writing

NurserymcD, Seedsmen and Florists

wishing to do business with
Burope should send for the

"HORTICULTURAL
....ADVERTISER"

ThiH iH the British Trade Paper, be-
ing read weeHy by all Horticultural
traders; it iBalHo takeu by over 1000
of the beet Continental houses. An-
nual subscription to cover cost of
postage, 75 cents. Address

FROIT IND FLOWER PLiTES

Seed Packets and Supplies of all kinds for
NURSERYMEN, FLORlSTSand SEEDSMEN

Stock Cuts. 10c. per square Inch. Engraving by all
procefses. Prlntlog and Lithographing.

Illustrated CntalogueH a Specialty.

VREDENBURG & CO., • Rochester, N.Y.

Vlpntlnn th*. Fl^.-.ot.' T^T^hnnp... whPO wrItlnB

BRANrll WAHEIlUUSBSl
Ksiroej .nil We.tiM. A.ennp., J«ra«y Cltj,
JukaOD At*. Jb feanon St., Lonf Ul.nd City,

S.l.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlnK.

^Jmmiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimimiiiimi mUlUilH

I When preparing for the
Fall and Winter trade,
do not for«et to use

JADOO FIBRE
aiij JADOO LIQUID

The results will be astonish-
ing and profitable.

Our new Catalogue you will find
interesting and instructive.

EDITORS OF THE

H. A." 5

THE AMERICAN JADOO CO.,

811 Fairmount Ave.,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Chllwell Nurseries, NOTTS. ENGLAND.
Mention the Florists' Exciianffe when writing.

=iinmmm!ii!!iimiiiiiimimnmmiiiiiimmimmiimii!i!i

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

658

Thb F=i-orists* Exchange.

J. K. ALLBN,

WholtBaU Commission Dealer tn

CUT I=I-OiA£ERS,

S7 \l. S8th Street, New York.

Ordera bj mall or telenrftph promptly attend«d
to. Telephone Call. 383 SSthBt.

ROSES, Blue and While VIOLETS, Speciaitltt.

W. S. ALLEN,

■7 West aSth St., New York.

BLAUVELT & GUTTMAN,

36 W. 27th St., NEW YORK,

loU Cmssion Msls

CoDBlgnmentfl of flrat-clasa stock solicited.

Orders by mall or telegrapti receive the best of

attention. ly'PuoNE 146a-18th St.

COT FLOWER EXCiANGE

404-412 E. 34th St., N.Y., near Ftrry.
Open every Morning at 6 O'clock a. u. for the

Sale of Cut Flowers.
ThlB la not a commlaslon bouae ; tbe market i
conalata of Indlrldual atanda. |

' Wall Space for Advertlalng Purposes to Rent ^
J. DONALDSON, SECRETARY.

WM. H. CUNTHER,

Wholesale Florist

VIOLETS AND CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

Consignments Solicited.

30 West 29th St., New York.

Telephone. 23(lO-38th Street.

EDWARD C. HORAN,

Wholesale Florist

Ho. 34 W. 29th St, flew York.

Tbe Bride, Mermet and American Beauty,
Specialties,

JULIUS LANG,

Wholesale Florist

53 WEST SOth ST.

OonilKnmenta Solicited. NEW T(

FRANK MILLANG,

Wholesale CommlBslon Dealer Id

CUT FLOWERS

. 40B E. 34th ST., NEW YORK CITY.

CntFlower Exchange. Telephone Call, IMM-SSth.

so WfjrsorfjrflfST ny. city.

McKELLAR & WINTERSON,

"Wliolesale Commission Jobbers

In Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies.
45, 47, 49 WABASH AVENUE,

Manufacturers of Wire Work,
- - CHICAGO, ILL.

THE NEW YORK CUT FLOWER GO.

119-121 West 23d Street,
I 12-1 14 West 24th Street,

T»l«pho». 733- 18th. NEW YORK.

OONSieNMINTS SOLIOITID.

Special Attention Given to Shipping Ordtrt.

Mention the Floiiete' Kxchanae when writing.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND, wxzox.es^x.b

CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS* SUPPLIES.

No. 67 Bromfleld St. and 18 Chapman Place, BOSTON. MASS.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers... i

Names and Varieties

New York

June 23. 18»

A. Beauty, fancy— epecial.

*' extra

No.l

" Culta & ordinarj

Bride

Frldesmaid

Hoste

Jacqueminot

K. A. Victoria

La France ordinary...

'* extra

Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan.

Niphetoa

Papa Gontier

Perle

Souv. deWootton

ORCHIDS— Cattleyas

Cypripediums

Dendrobium formosum.

" others

C Inl'r grades, all colors.
M ( White....

B Standard J Plnls...
® Varieties) Red...,
•— \ Yel.&Var.

g •Fancy- I White....

^ (The highest J 1'°''

U standard var) ( Yel.&Var.

(.. Novelties

Adiantdh

asparaodb

Callas

Daisies

G LADIOLnS

Lilies

Lily of the Valley

, Mignonette— ordinary.. . .
" fancy

IP^ONIES

IPansies

8MILAX

, Sweet Peas

Boston

June 15. 1?

15.00 to 30

10.00 to 16

3.00 to 10

1.00 to 2

.60 to 4

.50 to 4

.... to .

.75 to 1

2.00 to 6

1.00 to 3

.... to ..

.... to ..

2.00 to 4.

1.00 to 2.

.... to ..

.... to ..

1.00 to 3.

.... to ..

35.00 to 40.

.... to ..

.... to ..

.... to ..

.15 to .

.15 to .

.15 to

.16 to .

.15 to

i.no to 1.

1.00 to 1.
1.00 to 1.

I.no to 1,

1.50 to 2,

.35 to

36.00 to 50

4.00 to 6

.15 to

4.00 to 6

4.00 to 5

1.60 to 3

.... to .

.... to .

1.00 to 2

.... to .

10.00 to 16

.20 to

.... to .

.... to .

.... to .

Philadelphia

June 14. 1899

10.00 to 15.0(1
6.00 to 8,0(
3.00 to
.... to
1.00 to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to

.26 to

.40 to

.40 to

.40 to

.40 to

.60 to

.60 to

.60 to

.60 to
1.00 to

.75 to

.... to 60.00
.... to

.36 to ..60
6.00 to 10.00

2.00 to e.m

1.00 to 2.00
1.00 to
.... to
1.00 to
.... to
lO.lH) to 12.00
.25 to .35
. . to
.... to
.... to

4.01

4.0(
4.01

6.0fi

4.00

4.00

.35

.61
.5(1
.60
.51
.75
.75
.75
.76
1.5f
1.00

1.50
3!6(

Baltimore

June 14, 1899

h.0(

9.0(1

6.01
4.0(1
6.01

30.00 to 25.00
12.00 to 20.00
6.00 to 15.00
2.00 to 5.01
2.00 to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
2.0O to
4.00 to
.... to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to 50.00
.... to 20.00
.... to
8.00 to 12. 6(

.20 to .60

.60 to

.50 to

.50 to

.50 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
.... to

.75 to
36.00 to 60.00
.... to

.50 to
4.00 to
4.00 to
2.00 to
.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to ....
16.00 to 20.01

.25 to .76

.... to

.... to

.... to

6.0(1

4.00

i.on

1.00
1.00
1.00
1.50
1..50
1.60
1.6('
2,00
1.00

1.01
6.00
6.01
4.00

Buffalo

June 21, 18

.... to .
....to .
2,60 to 16
4 00 to 8
3.00 to 5
2.00 to 6
.... to .
.... to .
2.00 to 6
1.50 to 3
4.00 to 6
.... to .
3.00 to 6
.... to .
.... to .
1.(0 to 2
1.50 to 3
.... to .
.... to .
.... to .
.... to ,
.... to .

.60 to

.76 to

.75 to

.75 to

.75 to
1.25 to
1.25 to
1.25 to
1.25 to
.... to
.... to
25.00 to 75
.... to
.... to
3,00 to
.... to .
.... to .
.... to
.... to .
.... to .

.... to
15.00 to 2C

.16 to

.... to .

.... to .

.... to .

6.00

30.00 to 30.00
10.00 to 20.00
5.0O to 10 00
3,00 to 5,00
2.00 to
2.00 to
.... to
2.00 to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
2.0O to
.... to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.25 to
.50 to
.60 to
.60 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
I.OO to
1.00 to
.... to

.76 to

iO.OO to 60.00

.... to

.... to

3.00 to

5.00 to

3.00 to

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to ....

12.00 to 15.00

.20 to .35

... to ....

... to ....

... to ....

6.00
6.00

s'.oi)

6 00

i!o6

iioo

.60
1.00
1.00
1.00
2.00
2. CO
2,00
2,00

i'.oii

6.00
8.00
4,00

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see our Correspondence Oolnmns.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,

'Vyiiolesa.le Klorist

Beginning June 19th to July 1st will be open from 6.30 A. M., to 8 P. M.
During the Summer, commencing July 1st, will close 6 P. M.

.A.3iv£. BE3.A.TJTIE3S and. "V.^^IjXjE'S' Otir Specialties.

1612-14-16-18 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

PITTSBURG GUT FLOWER CO., LTD,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

LONG DISTANCE PHONE
2157.

CONSIGNMENTS
SOLICITED.

WRITE FOR PRICE LIST.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 705 Penn Ave., PITTSBURG, Pa

HOLTON S HUNKEL CO.,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
Manutactursrt et Wire Designs.

457 Milwaukee St. MILWAUKEE, WIS.

'Phone Main 87*. P. O, Box 103.

Wholesale Florists,

Always on Handi
CARNATIONS.
BRIDESMAIDS,
BRIDES.

JOBBERS IH

FLORISTS'

SUPPLIES

FLORISTS' VASES.

Horticultural Auctioneers.
_ 84. Hawlby Street. BOSTON.

Mention tbe FlorUta' B^cban^e when wrlUnff.

iA£.I=.SHERIDr?N

Wholesale Commlmiloii Dealer In ^

CUT FLOWERS

39 "West 28th St., New York.

Teltphons, 31«-38th Bt.

PRICB LIST SINT ON APPLIOATION,

Vkajts H. Tbasitolt. OHAmLas Bobkmok.

TRAENDLY & SCHENCK,

Wholesale Florists,

at W. 28lh tt. and CUT FLOWER EXCHANQI,
NEW YORK.

Ttlephone »gl-18th St.

^f~GoDBlffnmenti Solicited

JOHN YOUNG,

Wholesale Florist

51 WEST 28th ST.,

NEW YORK.
CYCAS PALM LEAVES Always on Hand.

HICKS & CRAWBUCK,
Wholesale Gommission Florists,

110 LIVINGSTON ST.,

ConjlgnmentB Solicited. BROOKLYN, N. Y.

llfreil H. LaDDjaiii,

CUT FLOWERS, STRICTLY WHOLESALE |

19 Botrim Plica, BROOKLYN, N.Y.
Open to receive ConslirnmeDts oT
CHOICE FLOWERS at any lime.

THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.,
Wholesale Florist,

43 West aSth Street,

NEW YORK.

WM. J. BAKER,
Wholesale Florist,

J432 So. Pcnn Square,

j»j«PHILADELPHIA, PA.

DUMONT & CO..

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

No. 1305 Filbert St., PhlUdelpUa.

'PHONI, 8923 D.

C. A. KUHHN,

WHOLESALE FLORIST.

^ 1122PliieSt., St.Loiilg,Ho.

A COMPLETB LINE OF WIBB DESISRS.

CUT FLOWERS

New England Headquarters for

AMERICAN BEAUTIES

Of wblch we make a Bpeclalty.

WELCH BROS.,

15 PROVINCE ST., BOSTON, MASS.

Mention the Florlne' Bxchan^fe when writing.

June 24, 1899.

The Florists* Exchkngb.

659

Headquarters in Western New York

FOR

ROSES, GABJIIilTIONS

And all kinds of Seasonable Flowers.

61VE ^ -^8»L WE

WM.F. HASTING, wholesale
481 Washington Street. SE "'""

BultalorN. Y. '^""'*'

Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies & Wire Designs.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

FRED. EHRET,

Wholesale Florist

1403 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE,
PHILADELPHIA.

GEO. M. MOSS,
Wholesale Florist

32 South 17th St, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Long Distance 'Phone. 14330 D.

Con»lgnnient« of choice ROSES, CARNATIONS,

VIOLETS Bollclted.

Fine VALLEY In stock at all tlmeB.

LEO NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist

17 N. JUNIPER ST.,
•^-Ih^'n^sols A. Philadelphia.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

EDWARD REID,

Wholesale Florist

1626 Ranstead St.. PHILADELPHIA.

Bet. Market and Chestnut Sta.

ALL CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON.

^BLKPHONB S966 A.

BASSETT & WASHBURN,

"WTioIesale Dealers and Growers of

CUT FLOWERS

76 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO, ILL.

Greenhouses at Hinsdale, III.

L. D. 'Phone at Chicago. Main 223.

L. D. 'Phone at Hinsdale, No. 10.

KENNIGQTT BROS. GOMPtNY,

Wholesale Cut Flowers

42 and 44 E. Randolph Street,

CHICAGO, ILL.

WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY.

REINBERG BROS.

WHOLESALE GROWERS OF W. c.n fill .11 order, on ••""•*"<>♦'«

C-HH with all leading varieties of ROSES

. . A fU I .M. m a >.«&■• «* •"<« CARNATIONS. We are Headquar-

U L I I O W 6 r S t«" «""■ F'NE AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

Mention th» FloriaU' Bxebanice whtm writing.

Ideas for Nineteen Hundred

CATALOGUE COVERS, DISPLAY CARDS AND EFFECTS,
aS^ ORIGINALLY DESIGNED AND FINISHED IN NATURE'S
•^ TRUE COLORS. TO ORDER— DESIGNING. ^ .^ ^ ^

CORRESPONDENCE INVITED.

DAN'L B. LONG, publisher, BUFFALO, N. Y.

Uentlon the FlorlaU' Brehaioe wh«» wrttlar

REED & KELLER

WIETOR BROTHERS.

8UCCK880B8 TO

ROQERS PARK FLORAL CO..

Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers |

OFFira ANI> PAI.HHRODM,

61 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO.

neadQuarters for AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

ST. LOUIS

Gut Flower Co.,

Wholesale Florists,

aaa PINE STREET

St. Louis, no.

Uentlon tA« Florma' Bxcbange when writing.

Mention the Florlata* Exchange when writing-

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

122 W. 25th Street,
NEW YORK CITY.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Names and Varieties

Cblcago

June 20, 1899

A. Bbautt, fancy— special.

" extra

No.l

" CuUb & ordinary

Bride

Bridesmaid

HoBte

Jacqueminot

• K. A. Victoria

</» La France, ordinary...

O " extra

Mermet..

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont IMorgan.

Niphetoe

Papa Gontler

Perle

^ Souv.de Wootton

ORCHIDS— Cattleyas

Cypripediums

Dendrobium formoBum..

" others

C Inf'r grades, all colors.
M i White

e Standard
J^ Varieties

St. Louis

June 12, 189fl

•Fancy—

Pink

Red

Yel.&Var
White ....

Pink

Red

Yel.&Var

^ ("The highest
w grades of
Cd standard var)

(^ Novelties

Adiantdh

AspARAons

Callas

Daisies

Gladiolus

Lilies

Lily of the Valley

Mignonette — ordinary. . .

" fancy

P.SONIES

Panbies

Shilax

Sweet Peas

20.00 to 25.00
13.00 to 15.00
8.00 to 10.00
3.00 to 5.0(1
1.00 to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
... to
4.00 to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
1.00 to
.... to
40.00 to 60.00
.... to
.... to
.... to

.25 to

..50 to

.5(1 to

.50 to

.50 to
1.0(1 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
2.0O to
.... to ....

.76 to 1.0(1
40.00 to 50.00

40.00 to 50.1X1
35.00 to 35.00
10. CO to 20. 0(

4.00
4.00

;.oo

6.00

3.0(1

.4C

.76

.75

.76

.76

2.00

2.00

2.00

3. to

Cincinnati

June 13, 1899

8. CO
5.0(1
6.0(1

1.00
.30
4.00
6.00
5.0('

4.00 to
.25 to
3.00 to
3.00 to
4.00 to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
.... to
12.00 to 15.00

60 to .76

.. to

.. to

..to

6.O0

4.00 to
3.00 to
3.00 to
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3.00 to
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3.00 to
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3.00 to
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.60 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
1.00 to
35.00 to 60.00
.... to

.25 to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to

.40 to
12.60 to 15.01

.35 to .60
.... to
.... to
.... to

5.00

5.00

4.0(1

.76
1.6(
1.5(1
1..5(i
\.U
2.0(
2.(K
2.0('
2. Of

i!26

.86

8.0(
4.00

.5(1

Milwaukee

June 12, 189S

.... to
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3.00 to
3,00 to
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3.00 to
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3.00 to
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2.00 to
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1 00 to
1.00 to
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1.50 to
1.50 to
1.50 to
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3.00 to
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10.00 to
.26 to
.... to
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16.00

4.00
4.00

4.00

.60
1.26
1.26

2.00
2.00
2.00

1.0(1

4.00

12.60
.60

Toronto

June 14. 18S

.00 to 20.00
.50 to 16.0(1
.00 to 10.00
,C0 to 6.00
.00 to

00 to
.. to
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00 to
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75 to

75 to

76 to
..to
60 to
,50 to
,60 to
,50 to
,.. to
.75 to

6.00
6.00

6.00

1.00
1.00
1.00

2.ii<

2.00
2.00
2.00

6.00

.. to 60.00

... to

...to
1. 00 to

... to
,... to
.... to

...to ....
1. 00 to 6.0(1
.... to 1.0(1
.... to 15.00

.60 to .76
.... to
.... to
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.... to
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.60 to
.60 to
.50 to

to

.... to
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.60 to
.75 to
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.76 to
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.50 to
.75 to
.60 to
.60 to
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l.OO to
1.00 to
1.00 to
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l.OO to
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3.00 to
.25 to
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.40 to
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6.00
6.00
4.00

.75
1.60
1.60
1.50

2'. 00
2.00
2.00

3.00
6.00

"..50

3.00

6.00

.75

i!66

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see our Correspondence Oolnmna.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we Ao not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

CUT STRINGS, 8 to 10 ft,
long, 50c. per string.

Shipped to any part of the eountrv.

B3r±gli.-t03=L, ZMIass.

Exchange when writing.

^W. n.

ELLIOTT

Mention the Florlata

OUR JUNE OFFER

IMMORTEIiIiES, red, white and blue, or purple,
$2.50 the dozen bunches ; yt-llow, 82,00 the dozen.
(^APE FTiOWERS. alb.,rjOc.; selected, fl 00 a lb.
C'VCAS I.KAVES. prepared as to hI/.<*. at 3.1. 10. 50,
60, 65. 70and'.iit<-t.fl, the pair. WHEAT H II EAVES,

flat atfaon. $2.70. $3.60, $4.8(1, 16 0(1, $7 20 the dozen. CYCAfS WREATHS, Imported. METAE FLORAL

WUFATHS. French WIRE FRAMES. Fifteen per cent, special discount on Fifteen Dollar ordera.

CEMETERY BOUQUET HOLDERS, of tin. painted ereen, the dozen at 70 cto. and 90 cts. Ten per

ceiil, for eaeh ^vltii order. See our trade list mailed on application.

Mention this paper.

AUGUST ROLKER A. SONS, 52 Dey St., New York.

ESTABUSHED
, 1866

EMILSTEFFEriS>

SUCC.™ N,STEFFENS.

"•"STErrErtsBROi

HORTICULTURAL

^fn^'eT.".-.'"." AUCTIONEERS

CLEARY & CO.,

60 VESEY STREET, NEW YORK.

Mention the Flor(Hta' Exchange when writing.

GOT FLOWER BOIES

Three awards for superiority.
Send for illustrated list. . . .

EDWHBDUDOGKEB

Manufacturers.

16 & 18 N. 5th St.

Philadelphia, Pa.

Mentlnn the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Just the thing
for tying
bouquets and
stringing
Smilax.

Manufactured Expressly for Florists

JOHN C. MEYER & CO..

87 Summer St., Boston, Mass.

Mention ttie t-'lonBia h.xcn,iii,;e wnpt. writing.

Galax Leaves.

DHA8. H. RICKSECKER, Linvllla, N. a

Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing.

A NEW CROP OF

HARDY CUT FERNS

Fancy or dapper.

Can furnlBli you either.

Sphagnum Woss. Laurel,

Bouquet Green,

Loose nr In roping.
Write f(ir i^rices
All orders by mall or dla-
patch gladly waited on.

Thos. Collins, '"fitt!"

Mention thf* Floriata' Exchange wh^n writing.

E. G. HILL & CO.

Wholesale Florists

RICHMOND, INDIANA.

Mention the Florlata' Exchajige when writing.

Mention the Florists" Exchange when writing.

\M\ LEflVES

. AND

LeoGottoo Sprays

FOR SPRING AND SUMMER USE

Write for pricefl to

HARLAN P. KELSEY,

""eVidlnT' Boston, Mass.

Uentlon the norletj' Bxchange when writing.

FERNS! FERNS!

Shipped In any qnantlty. from lOOO to 100,000 at a time.
Write for prices.

FINE LAUREL FESTOONING, fX"" **

FLOWERING LAUREL,, 50c. per bunch, extra
nice. Galax Leaves, Mosees. Etc., Etc.

CROWL FERH GO. ""^IMIT Boston, Mass.

Mention the Florlita' Exchange when writing

660

The F=i-orists* Exchange.

HOTHOUSE GLASS

All Sizes a Specialty.

C. S. WEBER & CO.

4 Desbrosses Street, New York,

Mention the Florists' Exchange

For'Calkine

Cast Iron

I'ipe.

For
Stopping
Leaks.;;

SIOTI OK JOINTS
SMOOTH ON CISTINGS

SMOOTH ON MFG. CO.,

547 Communipaw Ave., JERSEY CITY, N.'J.

Veeblajto Tompkins, B. S., Chemist and Manager.
Mention th« Florlatw' Rxchangp when w.-m,.„

ADOO FIBRE and
ADOO LIQUID

Will do all that is claimed
If Intelligently Used.-*.*

iTRY THEM!

vi»nTi-.n Tf\f F, 'Tlnta' Bxchamre when wrltlog.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS

First Quality.
IK In., per 1000. .»2 40

2 in., " .. 2 75
2y, in., '■ .. 3 35

3 m., '• .. i 70

Packages extra.

Cream Color*
ZV, in, per 1000,$ 4 95
4 in., " « 20

i in., •• 10 80

' • ■■ 16 60

MILWAUKEE,
WIS.

Mention the Florlpti'' Exchange when writing

C. HENNECKE CO.

CYCLONE SPRAY PUMP

TiiK Gbeat Insect Extkkmi-
NATOB. Throwrt a spray as Hne
as mist. Just tliethlDfffor Roaes.
PaliiiB. Currant Bueliea. Shruliliery, Small Fruits.
Potatoes. Tobacco, or for Killing Carpet Bugs and
Motbi; Spraying Hen-Roo6t9, Sprinkling Clotlies, etc.
Tis uses are unlimited, its work la perfection. To
Introduce them Into the lioiiic we make a special offer
to everybody.

No, l.-Polisheil Block Tin. 50c. cacli.

No. 4,— All PoliNheil Copper, SI each.
Stamps. P. O. money order nr Express money order
must come with the "Tder. PurchasT must pay ex-
press, but package will weigh only abnnt 5 lbs. You
would not take fri.OO for it after once using. DIscouut
to dealerp ; electros furnished. Keference this paper.
DlrectloQB with every sprayer.

STEVENS & GO. l07Glianibers St. N.Y. City

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

RUBBER HOSE

For Florists, Seedsmen ....
Nurserymen, Gardeners, Etc.

« inch Special Hose $20.00 per 100 feet.

■clinch 7 ply 15.00 per 100 feet.

M inch 5 ply 13.60 per 100 feet.

Ml inch 7 ply 12.60 per 100 feet.

H inch 4 ply 10.00 per 100 feet.

Hinch4plyand5 ply 10.00 per 100 feet.

Made in 25 feet or 50 feet lengths.

Couplings attached, ready for use.

Manufacturers' Rubber Co., New York Gity.

4.5 VEISEY (STREET.

- SOBO'

tftux-

m^&ii

YOUR

WITH THE "INCOMPARABLE

BORDEAUX NOZZLE

0»don "M-r.rl.r, ll,.,r- S,,r,,vinB "llir.L,. .( i

ourpnu-nl KLnUdLNt MMt.WEU
Mali(.-H EiiiiilHlon \ili1lc I'unipliii;.

THE DEMlfiii CO.VkALEM. OHIO.

"welve vari.:lies »f Sim.vtr!.. ri.lII'.'iOF
ilL KIND.S. WriU- us..roui Be„'i Wcslera
Agenis, Ilcnnlon & IlubbelJ, Cblciico, Ills.
Catalogue anj formulas mailed FREE.

IKSITRE |—| All

EVERV FLORISX
ouKlit to II

FOB PABTICULARS ADDBBB8

JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y, Saddle River, N.J.

vlentlOD tlie FJorlsts* Exchange when writing

SUMMER IN WINTER

By Using

Standard Greenhouse Boilers

One cent gets our Catalogue.

QIBLIN & CO., = Ulica, N. Y.

\i.-nilon the Florists' Exchange when writing.

^ Imi Inprored Challenge

Roller bearing self-oIIlng devise,
automatic stop, solid link chain
makes the IMPROVED CHAL-
LKXGE the most perfect appa-
ratus In the market.

Write for catalogue and prices
before placing your orders else-
where.

Quaker City Machine Co.,

RICHMOND, IM).

Mention ihe FlorlstB* ExchanKt- when wtUIiib

IF YOU WANT A

GOOD SASH LIFT

For a Very Little Money Got

'new OEPPiRTURf
"VENTILI^TING f\PPL)flr><Ce,

For Descriptive Catalogue Send to

J. D. CARMODY, EVANSVILLE, IND.

Mention the FlorlBta' Exchanee when writing

cfplps

IS HUCH MORE DURABLEtHANPINE.

lYPRESS^-j
SASH BARS/

UP To^t FEET »< LEN6TH or LOfi^GER.

iREENHOUSE

AND OTli)ER BUlLDINg MATERIAL.

Sondifoi- our Illustrated BooK
"CYPjRESS LUMBERAwfrsUSES."

Send foK©ur SpccibI Grecnhous^trcul&r.

T"E;^T 5Teari;v5 Lymber (b.,
N et^nseiy, JB9st9n, (^ss .'

Mention the FlorlBts' Exchange when writing

iin Ihe FlorlBta' Exchange when writing.

412 TQ 422
C HAWTHORNE
CHICAGO.ILU

Mention the FlorlBts' Exchange wbt^n wntii

m mwi mm:

FOR PARTICULARS ADDRESS

E. A. ORMSBY, Melrose, Mass.

Mpntlon thp FlnrlPtP* Kvhnne'' when wrti'^kr

MASTIC A

FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES.

Proven Buperlor to patty nasier to apply and stays on.
Not affected by extremes of weather. Endorsed by
oromlnent florists. Send for descriptive circnlar of
idastica and lUastica Glazlnic IVIacliineB.

F. 0. PIERCE CO.,^;^V'Fuir".".?' New York.

GLASS

For Qreenhouses, Qraperies,
Hotbeds, Conservatories,

and all other purposes. Get cub Fig-
ures BEFORE Buying. Estimates freely
given.

N. COWEN'SSON,
392-94 W. Broadway, New York.

'l-^ntjnn th*. Flnrlpts' [vxchange when writing.

PIPE

Wrought Iron Pipe, Valves, Cooks, Fit-
tings, etc, for Steam and Hot Water ;
Rubber Hose, Pumps and Well Points.

WM. H. K&Y, 42 Dey St., New Vork.

VALVES

Uentlon the Florists' Exctiange when wrltlnn.

1/3 OF YOUR IMONEY SAVED

BY BUYING NEW UP-TO-DATE

Cable and Pipe Ventilators, Soil Sifters, Insecticide Mixers.

^•-SEND FOR NEW ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE.-flSs^

A. Q. WOLF U BRO., Dayton, Ohio.

Ueiiii'-i> I fi' r-lnript* RuchunK* wh»»n wTttlnK

■ HOT-BED-

S GREENHOUSE

S VENTILATOR

■

■

GULF CYPRESS BARS ■

; GREENHOUSE MATERIALS

ItLflSS.;

mates and Catalogues
Cheerfully Furnished.

MANUFACTURED BY

WHOIESILE.

S.JACOBS & SONS, :

Office. 406 W. 13th St., New York. ■

Factory Storerooms, Borough of Queens, N.Y. ■

HBI

Mention the morlot.

P'Tf hnne-»

EXCLUSIVELY

A Greenhouse Heater.

Specially adapted for the work. Easy
to erect. Simple in operation. Eco-
nomical as to consumption of fuel.
Send for catalogue and list of prices.

MYERS & CO.

(Established 1849.)

I5I8-I520 So. 9th St., Philadelphia.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when wrlttne

..THE..

Gorton Side Feed Boiler

SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR

GREENHOUSE HEATING.

YOU WANT THE BEST.

.WE HAVE IT.

Send for Catalogue and investigate for yourself.

GORTON & LIDGERWOOD CO.,^

96 Liberty Street, New Vork.

Mention the Florists' ExchaJige when writing.

June 'Ji, 189'j.

The F^lorists* Exchange.

661

LORD & BURNHAM CO ,

Horticultural Architects and Builders and Manufacturers of Heating and
Ventilating Apparatus.

Plans and estimates furnished on application for Heating and Venlilatinp; Apparatus
erected complete, or for material only. Highest Awards at the World'H Fair.

Send -i cts. postase for Catalogue of Patent Iron Greenhouse Construction.

NEW SECTIONAL HOT WATFP HEATER.
Specially adapted to laree raneps. Will h^at up to Ifi.fyin fe«^t of plii^^s. TTIetiPst eronomv. Moderate coPt. Al^o
heaters for smaller work. Send 5 rr-ms p.)=fiit'e to New York nfflrp for latest catalogue of Heating and Ventil-
ating Apparatus. Estimates furnlsliod fur <_> press Greenhouse Material.

We Make Special Greenhouse PUTTY— Price on Application.

NEW YOR-^ office: genfral officf ano works:

ST. JAMES BUILDING, B'WAY 4NO 26th ST. IRVINGTON-ON-HUDSON, N. Y.
M<w«o« fhm yiorlaf Bxchangg when wrttJnir

GLASS

FOR GREENHOUSES, GRAP-
ERIES, CONSERVATORIES,
AND HOTBEDS.

GLASS

VANHORNE, GRIFFEN & CO.,

French and JImerican Glass. '^*^J:%^llZmo!iV'"- NEW YORK

GREENBODSE MATERIAL

Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress.

BEST GRADES. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP.

A.DiETSGH&CO.s

I SHEFFIELD AVE.CHIGAuO| ILLi

MenUon the Florlata' Bi3EchaJig< whma writing.

Greenhouses Built and Heated

Economically and Perfectly by

HENRY W. GIBBONS, '""^ "iil^^^Vol^K"""

EXPERT ADVICE AND PLANS FUKNISHED. ESTIMATES FREE.
M<*ntion th^ norl«t»' Eichanye when wrtUog

INTERNATIONAL HEATER CO.

237 WATER ST., NEW YORK.
BOSTON, *7 UNION ST. CHICAGO, 86 E. LAKE ST.

^^a't^r BOILERS '•> GREENHOUSES

6KEEP0DSE HEOTIIIIi HP VEjlTIL|ITI|ll!,

Horticultural Architecture and Building.

pitching^^Go

ESTABLISHED 1844.

233 Mircsr Street, ■ NEW YORK.

FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS.

NINETEEN SIZES.

Perfect Sash Raising Apparatas.

Rosehouses, Greenhouses, Etc., of Iroa
Frame Construction erected complet*
or the Structural Iron Work ship-
ped ready for erection.
Iron Frame Benches with the
" Perfect Drainage Bench TII«"
•r Slate Tops.

SEND 4C. POSTAGE FOR II,I.t7STRATED CATALOGUE.

Mention tn. Flongta' EachaJig*' when wniliig

Water Every Day in the Year for
Flowers and Lawns when . . .

Rider o'-Erteon Hot Air Pumps

are used. Nearly 25,000 sold during the past 2r>
years. Prices reducel. Send to Dearest office
for catalogue *'X.'*

Rider=Ericsson Engine Co.,

2! CcirtlanJt St., New York.

234 FrnnkllD S reel, Boaton.

69J Craig St., Muntn-al. P.Q

Tenlenle-Upy '

86 Lake Street. ChlcaEo,
^■N.-lh St, Plilladel. IM«
22 A Pitt Si.. Sydney. N S.W.
Havana, Cuba.

Mention the Florists' Exehangs whsn writing

FOR GREENHOUSES

WATER

RICHMOND
HEATERS

STEAM

I \ 85 CENTER ST.,
NEW YORK.

RICHMOND STOVE CO.

NORWICH, CONN-

M«*ntlnn the Plorl).!.' F.xrhany*' whi*T> wi.itlnr

GLASS

We carry the largest
stock of Greenhouse
Glass in New York.

We make a specialty
of 16x24$ and can
make special prices.

Over so years' experience.

Write for Catalogue.

rt»-niinn rhf KlfrmtP K-xi-ttHiite" wru-i ^•r

IMl

HAS POSITIVELY NO EQUAL FOR..

Mention thli paper.

STRENGTH, DURABILITY and NEATNESS.

Guaranteed for 10 years. Hae a solid wheel and shaft cast In
one (malleable Iron). No sMpping on Line Shaft as the case with
all others. Catalogue free.

.....E. HIPPARD, Younestown, Ohio.

Mention tbe Flurlats' Exchange when writing.

SELECTED BRANDS IN FRENCH AND AMERICAN.

HOLBROOK BROTHERS, 85 to 80 Beekman St., New York.

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On Your Coal Bills

IF YOUR HOUSES ARE HEATED BY
A FURM\N BOILER.

Send f ir large Illustrated Catalogue,
Florists' Edition. Let us make you
an estimate FREE.

THEHERENDEENMFG.CO.

Home Office:

50 Fay St., Geneva, N. Y.

New England Office:

54 Oliver St., Boston.

Mention paper,
the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

662

Twe FLORISTS' Exchange.

June 24, 1889-

FRESH TOBICCO
STEMS !

SI. 50 per bale of
300 lbs.

. C. BECKERT,

Seedsman,
ALLEGHENY, PA.
li»ntloD the FlorlBtB' Bxchange when wrltipg.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

Largest Stock in The Country.

All goods up-to-date and of superior quality.
Write us for prices and other information.
Our new Catalogue sent on application to
tbe trade only.

NEW CAPE FLOWERS!

Price on Application.

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO ,

BO, 62, 54, 56 N. Fourth St.. PHILADELPHIA. PA.
Mention the Florista' Exchange when wrltiPg

CANNAS, from 4^ In. pots. EgRndale, Mme Crozy,
Chaa Henderson, Austria, Paul Marquant, Alphonse
Bouvler, at $5 per 100. ^ ^^ ^^

Ecbeveria ttecunda GIniica, JS.OOperlOO; ^5.00

Snnlax, from 2 Incb pots, *2.on per 100; $15 per 1000.
Cosnior^, Klondike, from i Inch pots, 50c. perdoz.

" red and white. $2.00 per 100.

Chrysaiitlicniums, Bergmann, Ivory. Maj. Bonaf-

fun, Merrv Munartb. Mrs. H. Robinson, L. Canning.

Modesto, $2.00 per ItO, from 2}^ iucb pots; W. H.

Lincoln. $3.00 per 100.
Scarier Sage, strong. 3 In. pot plants, $4.00 per 100.

C.EISELE, I I th&. Jefferson Sts. Phila.Pa.

Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing.

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■ F. Dorner & Sons Co. ■

■ CARNATIONS \

■ LA FAYETTE, IND. ■

Mention the FlorisiB' Eichapge when wrlUng

Bargains.

My one dollar subscription for the Florists*
Exchange gives me more bargains than any
other dollar invested. Let her trrow.

Greenville, N. C. OLLEN E. WARREN.

HOW TO GROW GHRYSANTHEMOMS

83 pages, well illustrated. A practical compilation of matter contributed by many of tbe
leading experts of the day. By lar the test work on this suYjfCt ever wiitten. It contains
instructions for each month in the year, also chapters on TrainiLg, Distasts, Seed Saving, etc.

OnsrXj'y 25 CEHSTTS.
Published by AMERICAN GARDENING, 133 Liberty Street. New York.

HARDY PINKS

Her Majesty, Souv. de Sale, Gertrude, Laura
Wilmer, 3^ inch pots, $4.03 per 100.

If I ^% I ETC Campbell, Russian, California, Shoenbrun, Luxonne, Prin-

THE

cess of Wales, $3.00 per 100; 2>^ inch plants.
COJUARP & JOJtES COMPANY. -West Gro-ye, Pa«

LAST CHANCE

2000 Daybreak, mostly from Boll... . J $2.50 per 100.

2000 Victor, i 115.00 per 1000.

2500 Scott, from Band, strong \ $1.<M) per 100.

3000 Lizzie McGowan. " " ( »8 CO per 1000.

A r III n zi n d y »1 .50 per 100.

ALL OTHERS SOLD OUT.

JOS. RENiRD, UnionvillB. Chester Co., Pa.

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j-S WM. MURPHY S.

i Wholesale Garqationlrrower

■ STATION F

■■■ CINCINNATI, OHIO ■'

N. F. McCarthy & Co.

84 HAWLEY ST.

BOSTON, MASS.

10,000
BOSTON FERNS

(From B.Ech.)

Extra fine large plants, suitable
for 4, 5 and 6 in. pots.

WILL HOLD

SPECIAL SALE

OF

TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 1899

From WILLIAM H. ELLIOTT, BRIGHTON, MAS^.

^19 h

20,000 CLEAN
YOU NO ROSE STOCK

( From ;

My entire stocks of BOSTON FERNS will be sold at this ^y ^ q.^^j^
last chaueo to fill your empty greenhouses with 15 or 25 ci,
will be worth iu the Fall rrom 1 to 2 Dollars each, and you i
for other stock. Send bids if unable to attend.

S31 Main

3 at d 4 in pot-*.)
? Bridesmaid, Kaiserin, Meteor,
J Bride, Gontier, Jacqueminot,
> and Perle.

MATTttnn the Florist.' Exohanie when wrltlnff

SOME OF OUR

PRICES ON APPLICATION.

Ml

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Manufactured bt

THE MODEL PLIKT |
STUE CO., I

226irorlli9thSI. \

BROOKLYN. N. Y. 3.

CO

the Florlflta' Exchange when writing.

eESTABLISHED 1859.

THOS. W. WEATHERED'S SONS,

H°^.IgSS^^^k-'> Builders

AND MANUFACTURERS OF

G[eeD|0D8ii HeatiDii aDi VGDiliatlDii ggpaiatDS

Greenhouses, etc., erected complete of our Patent Iron Frame
Construction or of Wood and Iron combined or Wood alone.

HOT- BED SHSH, F=R7^7VYES, «tC

IMPROVED SECTIONAL BOILER,
1899 MODEL

For Water or Steam Heating.

SECTIONAL VIEW.

A FEW POINTS CLAIMED FOR THIS BOILER.

Simplicity of construction.

Sectional headers.

Sectional ash-pit.

Maximum vertical circulation.

Minimum friction.

Direct or indirect draft.

Smoke-box on front or back.

Rapidity of water circulation.

Easily cleaned in every part.

Grates on level with flre-door opening.

Greatest amount of boiler surface ex-
posed to radiant heat.

Heating surfaces so arranged in flre-box
that the hot gases must strike every part
before entering combustion chamber.

Also CONICAL BOILERS, seven sizes and SELF=FEEDING BOILERS, two
sizes for small conservatories.

Send 4 cents for C'atnloKue Greenlioune Conntruction or Greenhouse ileatiuK.

Office: 46 & 48 MARION ST., (New Elm St.,) NEW YORK.

Ifentlon th« FlorlsU* Excbuve when wrlUnff.

SPECIALTY:

Floral Metal
Designs J- J"

Specialty : Wheat Sheaves.

SPECIALTY:

Prepared J* J*
Cycas Leaves.

A. HERRMANN,

. . . WRITE FOR CATALOGUE.

404, 406, 408, 410, 412 East 34th Street,
NEW YORK CITY.

Manufacturer of Metal Floral Designs

Importer and Dealer in Florists' Supplies.

POND LILIES, LOTUS, VICTORIAS

and all Aquatic plants
may now be planted
with certainty of suc-
cess. Hardy and ten-
der Nymphceas will
take hold at once and
the latter planted now
will give better results
than those planted
earlier. Our collec-
tion of Nelumbiums
is unexcelled, and pot
grown plants o£ all
varieties can be fur-
nished after it is too
late for tubers at prices
25% in advance of the
prices for tubers.

V ictorias Regia,
Randi and Trickeri.
The latter maybe safe-
ly planted iu unheated
ponds after June 15.
We have a limited supply of Victoria Trickeri and offer fine plants at $5.00 each.
Extra flue specimens at $7.50 each.

HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Mention the Florlat** Exchange when writing.

VICTORIA TIUCKEIil.

We are a straight shoot and aim to grow utto a vtgoroua plant.

A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL.

VjL. XI RO. 26

NEW YORK, JULY 1, 1899.

One Dollar Per Tear.

LARGE HYDRANGEAS

FOR LAWN DECORATION

IN
TUBS

COMING INTO BLOOM.

JUST BEGJNNING TO SHOW COLOR.

Fine for July and August Blooming.

We offer extra large plants, growing iu half-barrels, OTAKSA and CYANO-
CLAVA, with 25 to 10 blooms each, anJ THO.AAS HOUQ, the white Hydrangea,
with from 75 to 80 blooms each.

PRICE, S5.00 EACH.

We can offer also Small Hydrangeas, iu tubs, 8 to 12 blooms each, at $1.50
each; also small plants in 5 inch pols, just coming into liloom iu flue shape, at $2.50
per dozen. We can also furnish plants still more backward, if wanted.

WE ALSO HAVE TO OFFER A FINE STOCK OF

DRAC/ENA INDIVI5A

strong plants, 6-infch pots, 2 to 2]/^ feet high, '$6 00 per dozen;
also some e.Ktra large specimens, 3 to 3y, feet high, perfect plants,
suitable for very largo vases, $1.25 to $I.5U each, according
to size. This is extra fine stock for vases

We would also call attention to our particularly fine stocks of PANDANUS
VEITCHII,attl.50tot2 00each; BOSTON FERNS, at $1.50 each ; ARAUCARIAS,
large stock of assorted sizes, from 75 cts. up to $3.00 each; LATANIAS, BAY
Trees, both standards and Pyramids, etc., etc.

Descriptive Catalogue and Wholesale Trade List free on application.

F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytowfl=on=Hudson, N. Y.

M»nflon fh^ P*1rtr1<itB' Wxphang» wh»n wrltlnc

PICADV P Pfl Horticultural
uLCfini QC Ull.| Auctioneers.

On Thursday, July 6th, 1899, at 1:30 P.M.

THE ENTIRE COLLECTION OF

Pais, OroaiDtal aoil Decoiative Plaots

ORCHIDS, ROSES, ETC., ETC.

The Property of Mr. F. H. P. IMBERT, Woodridge, Bergen Co., N. J.

Comprising a quantity of Large Palms, some of which stand
25 feet high, and a select assortment of Ferns, Begonias,
Caladiums, Cycas, Etc., all in best possible condition. ...

Catalogues will be mailed on application containing time table of Erie trains and
detailing quantities and varieties to be offered.

DO NOT FAIL TO NOTE THE DAY AND D.VTE

THIlliSD»y,jniY 6th, 1899.=^

KENTIA SEED

THAT WILL GROW

Just to hand, 103 cases containing 4000 seeds each of

KEITIII BELiBEmm aDd KEHim FOBSIEBIBHB

Every seed shows strong, fresh germs, and should germinate 1 0 0 per cent.

Per case of 4000 seeds, $18.00
Per 1000 seeds, $5 Per 10. OOP seeds, $40

All the Important American Growers of Palms buy from us.

BEAR in I^INT)

That we are yet booking orders for delivery August and September next on

WHITE ROMAN HYACINTH bulbs

I 2 to I 5 centimeters in circumference, at $ | 2.50 a I COO

in case lots of 2000 each, F. O.B. the dock N. Y. City, duty, freight
and all other expenses paid.

CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO.

501 and 503 W. 13th St., VoTiHtr N. Y. CITY.

Importers. Exporters and Growers' Agents ot SEEDS, BULBS and PLANTS.
Mention the Florlaf Exchange when writing-

FlDe siioDQ Plains to w !

r^F D A \II I IM MME. JAULIN, - 3 inch, $8.00 per 100
\J L rV /V 1 1 I IJ 1 I The peach-pink Bruant.

MME. DE LA ROUX, - - - - 3 inch, $8.00 per 100

The best single salmon bedding Bruant.

ABUTILON SAVITZM v:::;^!::;;.^

Grows dwarf and bushy. Capital plant to use with Crotons.

RUSSELIAS MULTIFLORA
and ELEGANTISSIMA

2J^ inch, $2.50 per Dpz.

Magnificent basket plants, forming a shower ot blazing coral red when well
giown. Grown as easily as the old German Ivy.

2 incli,
$400 per 100

BROWALIA GIGANTEA

. One of the most valuable plants ot recent Introduction. Always iu bloom.
Color same as California Violet. Good for cut flowers; good bedding. plant ;
also a fine pot jilant for Christmas or Kasier.

.ACALYPHA SANDERlESSi'

I Great and Curious Novelty, known as "PHILIPPINE MEDUSA,"

"LOVE HANGS BLEEDING." "CHENILLE PLANT,"
"BLOODY CAT TAIL." "DEWEY'S PRIDE," and other

romantic names.

[READY NOW:

CLEARY & CO., Auctioneers, dO Vesey St., N. Y. I THE COTFAGE GARDENS, Queens,N.Y.

Uw florUU' Etxchange wbea wrlUns.

MentloD the Florists' Excbanse wheo wrltlns.

664:

The Florists* Exchange.

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eBOOKD BOIE

Fineh' pulverized and tree frum all
chemical acids, specially prepared for

rose culture and well adapted for
''■^ mixing witli soil for potting purposes.

200 lb. bags .... $4.00-
2000 lbs 35.00.

LILIXJIM HiLRRISII

ST. DAVIDS ISLAND. Delivery July 6th.

5 t„ 7 per 100, ti.lb; per 1000, $45.00

7 to 9 '. '. '. '. '.'.'.'..... " 9-50: " '•"^•"O

BAMBOO CANES, 7 to 8 ft. long $6.00 per 1000.

WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, 56 Dey St., New York.

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MeDtloo tbc FlortMtB' Exchang* when writing.

I JUST RECEIVED |

Freesia Refracta Alba Bulbs

Size,
Size,

Per 100

inch diameter and up, $0.75
inch diameter and up, 1.00

Per 1000

$6.00
800

Send for Prices
and Particulars on

Guaranteed Bermuda Lilium Longiflorum.

\ ESTIMATES CHEERFULI-T GIVEN ON

I All FRENCH, DUTCH, JAPAN and BERMUDA FORCING BULBS for Fall Delivery.
I " RUSSIAN " LILY OF THE VALLEY and HAMBURG or BERLIN PIPS.

I STUMPP & WALTER CO., ;rraSd"Co?.?r7.:.: 50 Barclay St.,N.Y

UraUoD tli« TtonmXM- Eiebapge when writing.

BULBS^oPLANTS

FOR GREENHOUSE AND GARDEN.

Pall and Spring Delivery.

C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer,

85 Dey Street, New York.
Mention the morlatg' Exchange when wrltltlg.

Orders booked now for Spring delivery.
These are npt bought in open market
in Yokohama, but are collected under
our own supervision and are of the
first quality. Prices on application.

SUZUKI & IIDA,

1 1 Broadway, NEW YORK.

I«AIN OFFICE, 3 Nakamura, YOKOHAMA. JAPAN.

Mention the Flnrlfjrn' Fyrhangp whpn writing.

ESTABLISHED 1802

'S

SEEDS

Just Arrived In Fine Condition,

m nm m

From 0 to 15 Inches long.

Price, $9.00 per I OO lbs.

Special PricCN on Larae Lots.

J.M.THORBURN&CO.

(late of IS John Street)

36 CORTLANDT STREET. HEW YORK

I CINERARIA I CYCLAMEN | PRIMULA PANSY

LarKeBoweiedEngllsh; Large a. Splcadep". Kolker's Best, Kolker 8 Giant.

Aoz.,$35H. Pure white, 100 s., 73c. i.^ oz.,$3.5'): Aoz. $1.25; $5.00 oz.: !^ oz., 9ii ctB.

Trade pkl., 51)e. Kose, Red.eto, lOlls 65c. Trade Pat., JBc. Trade Pkt., 2Sc.

AUGUST RUL,KER & SONS, 5* Dey St., New York.

i**ntlf>n thp F^nrlflTs' Kxrhancp wh«*n writing .

an CONTRACTS mm

Now I am open to quote prices on all Bulbs, Plants and Roots
tor next season. Send in your list of wants for quotations.

F. W. O. SCHMITZ, Jersey City, N.J.

Mention the FlorlBts" Exchange when writing.

PRIMROSE AND PANSY SEED

CHINESE PRINKOSE-The flneet large flower-
ing fringed varieties grown; not at all like tbe
cheap Imported seed. Special packet of thirteen
<l'i) varieties, fliDKle and double, mixed, 400 seeds,
VI. OU I half packet. .5flr,

CINERARIA seed of the finest large flowering
dwarf varieties. In beet mixture, 1000 seeds, .50c.

GIANT PANSY— The very best mammoth var-
ieties to be had ; no finer ever offered ; larger and
belter ihls season than ever; all the seed plants
crlilcallv selected. Packet 3500 seecs, SI. 00;
half packet, ."JOc.

PR1IHVL.A obr. grand. Hosfft; the finest of the Im-
proved ubconlcas; large, clear rose. lOOO seeds, .50c.

A packet of Primula Floribunda and of the new Forget-me not ** Jewel" added to every order.

STRICTLY CASH PRICES ^'.-..l.'r.?."' JOHN F. BUPP, SHIREMfiNSTOWN, PA.

M^ntlnn th** FlorlBts' Kxchangc when writing

"^ READY. ^

Very choice well cured bulbs of TRUE REFRACTA ALBA, from our own grower.
Yellow flowers have been carefully rogued out of the stock.

Choice Size, per 1000, $7.50. FIRST QUALITY, per 1000, $6.00.

J "SPEClAl, PRICE UST" READY— ASK FOR IT.

^ VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, SE^iv"'-"--'*-"'- ''^"■'°^'''' ''

I ORK. 14 Barclay Street
Hentton the inorlittii' KxPhanBr* when writing

Mention (he FlorlBts' Ezchanffe when writing.

NEW CROP PANSY SEED Now Ready.

lDOurSpef*iai TUilflf rated Piinpy Ciroilflr justiesiied welist
^^a^kti, over 100 distinct Colors, Bleuds and Strains,

^^^^KlUkt^^^ Including; all the Novelties i>y the rkt.. oz. am: li>.

^^^^^^^■^H^ Also H lari^e list of other Sieasonable Seeds for

^^^^^^^^^^^^BHRt Florists. It is the result of twenty-two years' experieoce

^^^^^^^^^^^^P^Sa^ Write for it.

^^^^^^^^r^ "^fc, xtae "BEST THREE BI.EPinS FOR

^ ^^f j^ FLORISTS," onr ov»ii formulas:

J- T ^j^ a632-lS. V. Giant Market Blend, i kt., 7cts.;

2000 seeds, SOcts.; 6U00 seeds, Jl.liO ; oz., $; .W.

2709-New Buttercup Blend, finest yellow mix-
ture, pkt.. Sets.; into seeds, eiicts.; 6010 sted", $1.20; oz.,$3Dl'.
2710— Bf.Y, Fancy SUow Blend, hiirh srrade mix-
ture, pkt, lOctP.; loiOsetds, SlUMs ; f>01«i seeds, $1.60 ; oz., $4.

Special Offer of Above UOO seeds eaih, (3000

seeds), $1.UU; 201111 seeds each, (6li()0 seeds). $1.76; 6000 seeds each
(1,5,000 seeds), $3.60: 1 oz. each, (3 ozs ), jn.tO.

2736— Grand Pansy Introduction Collec-
tion, sixty (60) packets, eiich coiiti.iuing 1~.5 seeds of dis-
tinct VHrietieB(75nOsfeds in all), $1.7.5.
-CALCEOLARIA and I925-CIPJERARI A, each Extra Large Flowering,
eithei, pkt.. l.'ictp.; rn de l)ktB , 5Ucts. and Sl.OO.

3017— PRIMl^LA, N. V. Special Fl(-rists' Blend, our own mixture of over 25 distinct
large dowering fringed and double varieties, betides latest novelties^ Pkt. iOcts ; trade pkt.,
50 cts.: 1000 seeds, $2.00. All the above delivered prepaid. ,kn„ __^— itajcai MMi 11

281 Sixth Ave. Uou/Ynrk
P.O. Box 2341 new lUIR.

I78I-

1. 1 MARKET GMDENERS' ISSOGIITION,

PLANT SEED CO.

Wholesale Merchants.

^jtjtjt ST. LOUIS. Jt^jtjt

^^^i^'C ^i*C^^ ^^"C^ ^^F^F^ ^^

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Established 1S76.

Incorporated 1B90

COASEEDCO.

Wholesale Seedsmen

34Gansevoort St.,

NEW YORK.

411, 413, 416, Sansome St.,

SAN FRANCISCO.

S SPECIAL SEEDS

For the FLORIST and GARDENER.
Sand for Whoiesale Catalogue. . .

Meatlon tb* Florlat*' Exehanct wb«n writliis.

ROEMER'S SUPERB prize PANSIES

The finest strain of Pansles In the World.

Introducerand Growerof allihe leading Novelties

Highest Award, International Kxlilltltlon Ham-
burg, 1897. Catalogue free on application.

FRED. ROEMER, Seed Grower,

QUEDLINBURG, GERMANY.

RAWSON'S

"Arlington Tested Seeds"

Are now well known to some FtORISTS, we
want them known to all FLORISTS. Special
price list sent on application.

W. W. RAWSON A, CO.

13 and 13 Faneiil Hall Sq. BOSTON, MASS
Mention the FlortBta' Erchange when wrlMoc.

■ Sand for Whoiesale Catalogue. . . ■

■ JOHNSOPf & SXOKES, 5

■ 217-219 Market St., Philadelphia. ■

Mention the THoriBt.' Bxchanee when writing.

Mention the FlorLata* Exchange when writing.

Mention the Florlaf ' Exchange when writing.

- SURE CROP MUSHROOM SPAWN 5

JJ $8.00 per 100 lbs. H

H Pamphlet How Co Grow Afuthrooms, 10c. m

■ CUCUMBER AND TURNIP SEEDS ■

W SPECIAL PRICES TO DEALERS. K

S WEE8ER & DON, Seed Merchants & Growers. !

ij 114 Chambers Pt., NEW YOKK. JJ

Mention the Floriets' Exchange when wrlUoc.

July 1,1899.

TTwe FLORISTS' Exchange.

665

Points and information from seedsmen, andall
Interested in this column, solicited. Addres-
Editor Seed Trade, care of Florists' Eis
CHANOE, P. O. Box 1697. New York.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION

Alexander KoroEBS, Chicago, III., Preci-
dent; alhertMcCullough, Cincinnati. First
Vice-President: F. W. BoLGlANO, Waehin.^-
ton. Second Vice-President; B. F. Will»rd,
Wetherslield, Conn, .Secretary and Treasurer

New York.— M. Louis Goeppinger rep-
resentlny Peignaux & H. Lorin, success-
ors to Andre Leroy & Co., Angers,
France, has arrived in tliis country on
Ills annual tour.

Cincinnati, O.— The employes of J.
Chas. Mcf'nllouKli and .). M. .MrCullough's
Sons plavcil a ,i;.-iiiic of ba.-irljall Satur-
day aftcniuou last, resulting; in a victory
for the latter, the .score being 28 to 1.— G.

At the recent great International Hor-
ticultural ICxIiibition in St. Petersburg,
Kussia, the Wiboltt's seed establishment
.Nakskov, DcMimark, was awarded the
highest ]irize— a large silver medal for
Danish-grown cauliflower and cabbage
seed.

lions Island Seed Crops.— The har-
vest has commenced. .Spinach will lie
from a third to half a crop: it cannot
pns.siblv exceeil the lattcrand it i.'! doubt-
ful it there will be more than a third of a
crop of lirst cl.iss seed; the dry weather
literally burned up the plants on light
and sandy soils. A few favored localities
mav give two-third.s of a crop, but this
will be more than balanced by total fail-
ure. Kale in favored spots is being cut.
The crop of Siberian will be above the
average; the seed will be very hard and
will germinate finely. Scotch kale was
later and lias suffered .so badly from
drought that it is utterly impossible to
make any estimateof the crop; probably
it %yill be very light. As is always the
case ill dry seasons, insect pests are very
formidable. It is yet a little too early to
speak of cabbage. The worms have
troubled the plantsbadly, which are now
also being attacked by lice. Some pieces
are very good, while others have suffered
so froin drought and insfcts that the
yield will be very liglit indeed— to say
there will be lialf a crop would be to
over-estimate it. P.russels sprouts are in
about the same condition as cabbage;
but as there is but very little demand for
this seed a failure would be of no conse-
(luence. There probably will benofailure,
as sufficient seed was left over from last
year for the coming year's supply. The
small acreage of turnip .seeds promi.ses
well and we look for a good liarvcst ipf
that. Preparations for the I'oming year
are now going on, but it has been so very
dry and hot thatthe sowings of late cab-
bages will have to be made over, as seeds
have failed to come up. It is yet early
enough to get in all thatwill be required.
There will be three times asmuch put out
as there was for this year'scrop, and this
will be increased should prices on pota-
toes rule low; should, however, the re-
verse be the case and a high figure be ob-
tained for potatoes, less cabbage will be
put out for next year's crop, but there is

no doubt but what there will be a large
acreage.

European Notes.

The writer of these notes proposes,
with the Editor's kind permission, to
take a vacation until such time as the
clerk of the weather returns to his duties.
•Inst now the whole machine is out of
order, "something has gone wrong with
tlie works" and, with the single excep-
tion of Italy, we are all in a blue funk.
This is no exaggeration as the harvest,
if ever there is one, will stiow.

EuitoPEAN Seeds.

CATALOGUES RECEIVED.

Wood Dros , Fishkill.N. Y.— Trade List of
Itose^. Chrysanthemums and Miscellansous
i'lants.

Crane Bros., Westtleld, Mass.— Price List of
Lin'-noid Seamless Goods, including Florists'
Stiipping Trunks.

Peter Henherson & Co., New York.— Cata-
logue of Strawtjerry and Vegetable Plants;
Hepeater strawiterry that bears two crops a
year ; a novelty.

VAUGHAN'S SEEDS

VAUGHAN'S . . .
INTERNATIONAL

PRIMULA.

VAUGHAN'S

emERiRiis.

This raiiture is composed of the
most salable colors of Single Flow-
ering Chinese Primulas, the ijest
whites, piQks, and reds, with a
sprinkling of other colors, enough
lo give a large variety of colors.
We have taken special pains to
make this mixture ae complete as
possible and unreservedly recom-
Tiiend it to everyone.
Price lor i Pkt. of 3508eeds,50c.
-"^•^^.Inernational -Spkts. 1750 " $3.00
^^-^T^ Primula Mixture ( Per I-I6oz 3.60

^^ COLUMBIAN

Very tinest Entilish, French and

( erman strains; the flowers are

(_\tr.i large, from 7 to 8 Incbes in

«. iicuraference and in most brilliant

(J I ore.

Columbian Cinerarias sLdeVt"

about 10 0 seeds, 50c., 3 pkts. $1.35.
CINERARIA, Large Flowering
^Vhlte, per pkt., 60c.
VAUGHAN'S INTeRNATIONAL SIIXTVRE. This mix-
ture contains the cream of the stock of 10 Pansy Specialists. There is no
lietter mixture in exisrence, as all florists who have used it can tell ynti.
Price, per oz.. «I0 00 ; t^ oz., #5.00; }.g 07.., ISl.SO; trade pkt., 50c.
V-AUGHAN'S GIANT MIXTURE. This mixture is specially made up by us from
separate colors of Giant Trimardeau, Giant Bugnot, Cassler and several other strains which
cannot be had in any other way. For those whose trade demands large llowers there is no better
mixture. Price, per 07,., i$4.00 ; i; oz , 00c. ; trade pkt., 35c.

"n'ewyVrT'' VAUGHAN'S seed store '" *c'h icTgo" ''■'

Montli^n iho PInrtsIs* F.ifhanife when wrlUos-

PANSY

Barr&Sons, 13and 13 King street. Covcnt
Garden, London— Seed Guide for 1899, fully
illustrated; Catulofrues of Hardy Perennials
and Alpines; Catalojiue of Daffodils: also Cata-
logue of Hyaciiitli?. Tiili[>s. Narcissi, Crocuses,
Gladioli and other Bulbs and Tubers.

It is as easy to make an announcement
too short astoo lonjr. Where brevity is
an end in itself, the .-iilvcrtiser's informa-
tion is likely to lie so in.i.iier that the
announcement fails of Us purpose. —
Printer's Ink.

DAHLIAS, CANNAS,
GLADIOLI.

Ctieap if Ordered Soon.

SIMUEL C. MOON, MorrisvillB, "c"^!:' Pa.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

A. B. DAVIS & SON,

PURCELLVILLE, VA.

WHOLESALE GROWERS OF DAHLIAS

And High-grade Rooted Cuttings.

Rex Begonias a Specialty.

CONTRACTS FOR LaBOB ORDKBS FOB ANOTHKB

Season Taken Now.
Mention the Florlsta* Exchange when writing.

PANSY SEED!

THE FAMOUS DIAMOND STRAIN.

The beat Btraiti in the world of the German
type of Pansy; largest in size and greatest
variety of rich and odd colors. A trial will
prove it. Price, all colors mixed, $5.50 per oz.;
$3.00 per 3^ oz.; $1.7.5 per !4 oz.; $1.00 per ?y oz.
Cash With Order.

L W. GOODELL, Pansy Park. DWIGHT, MASS.

M-^nHon the Florists' Rxnhange whpn writing.
SEND FOR Ol!K

NEW PRICE LIST

On Forciuif Bulbs.

I ....Bulbs, Plants

OF ALL KINDS.
HULSEBOSCH BROS.,

ENGLEWOOD, N. J.

Mention the norliits' Exchange when writing.

PeaGocK's Hew Dallias

100 1000

While-, Vello« Throat, V-Mj lncli..$P.50 »3.25

k->4 " .. .60 4.75

Pure whilp. - - H-'^ " .. .75 4.25

•■ - - «-i| ■■ .. ,90 6.25

Delivery Is iDcliuIed In price.

H. H. BERGER & CO.,

(Estjlbllsbed 1878.)

47 Barclay Street, NEW YORK.

FREESIA BULBS

Refracta alba and Hybrids.
TRY

CALIFORNIA GROWN BULBS

Save the duty and get sound stock,
true to variety.

HEADQUARTERS FOR

CALLA ^THIOPICA.

Order early, if you wish to secure fu
delivery. Ask for prices.

GERM&IN FRUIT CO., LosAngeles. Gal.

Mention the FlnrlBtw' Exchange when wrltlim

For 1899-

Best New Varieties.
Best Old Varieties.

Send for our new Illustrated Trade LiBt before order-
ing elsewhere.

^"PEACOCK'S DAHLIAS always received highest
awards over all competltorH. Forty-six first prizes
out of forty-nine entries during past four years—
ail unequaled record.

Best New and Standard Carnations—

Beautifully Illustrated and accurately descrljed In
our Trade List. Send for copy.

Surplus Stock of Mixed Dahlias—

At right price. Also Bahllaa under color
tyCOKRESPONDENCE SOLICITED.

W. p. PEACOCK, - - Atco. N.J.

Mention the Florists' Elichange when writing.

ALM

y^

Vw^^OCi**^. Qff HAND

100 lOOO 3000

ANparaauw SprpiiKt'rii 11.00 16.00 115.00

Coryphn AuslrnliB 75 5 00 13.50

Phrt'uix t'nnnririisis... ..50 3.50 12.00

Reclinnta 75 5 110 13.50

Arrcn I.ulCHcens 75 500 13.50

Lntania Borhomcn 50 2.50 6.lU

Chamterops Hiliiiilia Uobusta. .50 4.00
I^ivisloiiaKotundirolia 2,25 20.00

J. L. SCHILLER, 404 E. 34th St. New York.

Mention the Florists' Excliange when writing.

Pollen stfawneiiy PiaDts

Tbose wishing tlielr nauii^ and tiuelnesB ad<lre88
printed on Strawberry catalogues will please send ibelr
orders now. These catalogues will be furuUhed to
those desirous of felllDg our potted Strawberrj' plants
at cost price, which will be from $6-00 to fl VO per 1000.

Contracts made now for tleld-grown Clemaliri
Paoiculnta and AinpelopaittVeitchii for Fall.

THE ELIZ&BETH NURSERY CO. Elizabeth, N J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

PANSIES WORTH RAISINC

EXCEI.I.ENT SEEdI f-J,«;;';^Ojo'.*l"»

CASH WITH ORDER.

G. SOLTtU S CO.. Jersey City, N. J.

199 GRANT AVENUE.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

PANSY SEED

THE JENNINGS STRAIN.

New crop now ready. All ray own growing,
from choicest stock only.

THE SEED IB AI.L, RIGHT!
THE STRAIN IS AI,I. RIGHT!

Packet of 2^>0 seeds, $1.00; per oz.. $6 00;
3 OZ3., $1.\00. Yellow, Blue, Black and White,
in separate colors, same price. Postpaid by
mail. Cash with order.

E. B. JENNINGS.'^S'sl!" Soothport, Cobb.

Grower of The Finest Panbies.
Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

CALIFORNIA SEEDS!

CROP 1899.

Perfectly Blpened. Sure to Germinate.

rer 1000 seedn.

Musa Ensete $7 50

Phoenix Canariensis 2 50

Seaforthia Elegans 5 00

Washingtonia Filifera 50

Salvia Ing. Clavenad 2 00

Swainsona Qal. Alba 2 00

Qrevillea Robusta $3 50 a lb.

Dracaena Australis, berries. 3 50 ''
Dracaena Indivisa, " 2 50 "

Free by mall. Canli with order.

SO. CALIF. ACCL!MATI2INB ASSOCIATION,

SABiXA BARBARA, CAL,.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

GHYPTOMERIl JlPONICl

As handsome asArnucnrin ExcciMn but much
more easily grown. lu this species of CryptumiTia we
have a most dainty and handsome Jardiniere plant, a
plant that has all the grace and beauty of Araucarla
Exc-elsa (for which It Is often mistaken), but wlilch
has the happy faculty of successfully withstanding
the trying atmosphere of living roome. a <iuaiiry In
which the Araucarla Is woefully lacking. The Crypto-
merla Japonica Is of vigorous habit of growth and can
he grown much more economically tban Araucarla.
Fresh seeds, per 100. 25 cts.; per 1000, $2.00.

rANSV, Buenot,Cassier, Oilier, Vautier's
ninmmolli, etc., mixed or separate, ounce, »3.10;
trade pkt .'25 cts. „. . . , ^

l*UIi>irL.A ChinenNis Fimbriala, mixed,
Renary'a, per lOOO seeds. 75 cts ; trade pkt., 25 cts.
Auricula. B'^nary's Prize Strains, per lOOO seeds, 25c.
VeriH EIntior. " ". per 1000 seeds, 25c

CINERARIA Ilybrida Nona GigHiHea
(Benary's and Cannell's Prize btralns), the best In the
world. Trade pkt.. 50 cts.

RESEDA, Allen's Defiance, 1 ounce. $100
trade pkt., 25 cts. Cash with Order.

SHELLROAD GREENHOUSE CO.. - Grange, Md.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

MARKET AND FANCY STRAINS.
New Crop Seed Ready Now.

The leading varieties to date, wlien
ricliness of colors and large size are
required. As growers, and knowlDg
every strain of note In cultivation, we
can simply recommend our PANSIES as
unequaled.

Trade Packages <•( either strain at
ONE DOLLAR EACH. Full directions
how to sow and grow pansies with every
package.

DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, Needham, Mass

Mention the FlorlBts' Eichangf when writing

666

"The F^lorists' Excht^ngb.

Rate. 10 cents per line (8 words), each Infrtloa.
Cash with order. This rate applies only to situation
wanted advertlsementa and when set solid, wlttiout
diaplay. Display advertisements tl.OO per IncL. When
leiter8 are to be addressed In our care add 10 eta. to
-over expense of forwarding.

SITU ATION wanted in large commercial place by
a siHKle man. age 30, well experienced in roees.
ciirnatlona and neneral stock; Kood references.
Address C. B.. Bristol. Pa.

SITUATION WiiDted. by man capable of tabinK
charge, life experieoce, references; atcady
position considered before hinh wiijtes. Address
A. B.. care Florists' Bxch;inKe.

POSITION wiinted by married man. American,
with references to ass st foreman; 3 yeais ex-
perience with Am. Beamies. peas and carnations.
Address Q. care florists' Exihaiise.

ClTUATiON wanted by experk-ncfd man in rose?
*^ carnat-0119. plants and general stock; able lo
take charge of commercial Diace. single, age 28: re-
ferences: East prefened. B<n 430, Dedham, Mass.

SITUATION wanted, in charge of small commer-
cial place or assislant on general greenhouse
work, by an experienced gardener and florist;
grower of carnations, 'mun'S, roaep. etc. R. O.,
care Janitor, 101 Third Ave.. New York.

HELP WMTED

B»te SI per incli. No adv. less than 50o.

-WANTED.

Immediately, single man.Gemifln preferred, acquainted

In nursery buslneee ; f 25 per month with board. Address

V. A. VANXCEK NURSERIES,

Newport, R. X.

WANTED

A good propagator, sober and steady: need
not apply unless has experience in growing
large quantities. Address at once

OREBNK & UNDERHILl,* FloristB*

Watertown, N. Y.

SEEDSMAN ^W ANTED.

Good salary and steady position for a man
(German preferred) who understands the busi-
ness and has a connection among the market
gardening trade around New York City.
Apply by letter,

mARKKX GARDENER,

Care Florists* Hxcbanse*

MISGELUIIEOUS WIIIIS.

Rate Stl per inch. No adv. less than 50c

SBHDSMAI^'S DRAWERS

and FIXTURES WAPiTED.

Wanted, a full set of fixtures, drawers, coun-
ters, bins, etc., suitable for a seed store.
Give full description and price to

SHCDSMAM,
care Florists* Hx:ctians:e.

BUSIHESS OPPOitTOHITIES.

Bate $1 per inch. No adv. less than 50c.

L. USSING'S '"'T.Z.^r'"^

I I 7 W. 30th St., Telephone 1615 38th.

WITH G. K. BRADSHAW.

SELL. RENT OR EXCHANGE AT ALL TIMES.

GHEENIIOUSES FOR SALE

With 5001) feet of glass, located In the lovely village of
Clinton, N , Y . having a population of 20i)0 ; waterworks,
sewers, several schools with a world-wide reputation.
Good two-story dwelling, harn and one acre of laad.

For particulars address
Georee Scolt. lieal Estate Agent. Rome. N. Y,

FOR RENT OR SAI.E.

Greenhousee, situated in Landsdowne, Pa., a
beautiful suburb of Philadelphia, Home mar-
ket, a rare opportunity, cheap. Apply, E. B.
L.EWIS, Landsdowne, Pa., or Jno. J. Gib-
bons, 3300 South Street. Philadelphia.

FOR SAI^E.

Four Krecnhouses (7000 feet glass 16x24). 2 acres
ground fronting on two streets; nine room dwelling
with modern Improvements, win sell greenhouses
with or without dwelling.

OWNER. Box ?80. Se\y Roclielle. N.Y.

TO 1,ET OR FOR SAI.E.

Property IWl ft. by 14.5 ft., in East 24th Street,
near Avenue E, Bayonne City, N. J., with
greenhouses, dwelling house and stable. For
particulars, address

THOS. W. WEATHERED,
40 aiul 48 Marion .Street, New York.

UentloD t2ie F:orl:<e' Exchaaise wQeo wntlo^.

BUSINESS OPPORTDHITIES.

FOR SALE OR RENT.

Three greenhouses, 18i85 feet each, 5000 feet
of glass, heated by steam. Central location;
8 room dwelling and stable adjoining. Address

S. E. CONNER, Pomeroy, Penna.

FOR SALE OR RENT.

Dwelling, greenhouse and 3 acre garden,
4000 ft. glass ; good town of 3500 people ; no
competition. Address

X., care Florists' Exchange.

FOR SAI.£.

AT A BIG BARGAIN. My entire stock
of Palms, Ferns and Decorative Plants,
with a well established wholesale business.

New wholesale list ready. Send for it.

For further Information and special low
prices on large orders, address

^BV. J. HCS8HR,

Plattsmontli, P(eb.

A Great Opportuuity

For rent cheap, three greenhouses, two, 20x8;
one, 20x6, with officeand store; one acre yround.
Apply to Mr. L. R. Walters, Phoenixville, Pa.,
or Michell's Seed Store, Philadelphia, Pa.

RARB OPPORTUNITY.

will sell my two Violet Houses, one 100x18 ft., the
other liiOxlO ft., heated by hot water and fully
equipped with modern appliances, toKetber with
about 8000 Marie Louise Violets, flue healthy stock,
and ItOO Carnations, best varieties, ;ind 600 Chrys-
pntheniuine, best varieties, all rciidy ioT business.
Who wanis it? Good local trade and shipping
faculties. Best locality in the state for crowing
Violets. Ilouses adapted f or gro wins; other flowers.
J. D. HARCODRT'S i^'ON.

WnpplngerH Falls. N. Y.

A BIG OPPORTUNITY FOR LITTLE GtSH.

Florist, Lettuce Grower or Gardener with
$750 to invest can double his money in one
minute by buying my greenhouses, 6000 ft.,
good bUBiness and greater opportunity.

Address "W., care Florists' Exchange.

FOR SALE CHEAP.

Completely stocKed and equipped nursery,
and extensive florist bueiness; established
more than 20 years ; 15,000 square feet of glass
on one acre plot; central; terms low ; must
sell quick ; good reasons. Principals only
dealt with. Address

P. O. Box SS, Scranton. Pa.

SIX GREENHOSES,

15.000 'sq. ft. of glass, with contents, having a long
established. Increasing and profltable hneiness. The
only wholesale grower — growing like cut flower
specialties— within a wide radius. Eafitern New Eng-
land the niiirket. Sales limited by production only.
Grand soil. 5U miles from Boston ; r.s from Portland.
Five minutes to business district of a progressive
town, Electilc and steam care npar. 50 acres fine
tillage land. SubstantUI, and conveniently and at-
tractively arranged buildings; large slate roof, 12
room dwelling, hot water beat, etc., large elate roof
barn, carriage house, carpenter shop. etc. Everything
In good conaltloD, and to be sold wlih contents: live
stock, hay, tools, wagons, carriage, etc. Facilities for
enlarging. All fronting on Portsmouth Ave. A
beaullful estate. Easy terms. A rare chance. Send
for descriptive and Illustrated booklet. Address

HAVES* ESTATE,

P. O. Box 640, Exeter, N. H.

MISGELLIKEOUS.

Bate SI per iucli. Mo adv. less tlian 50c.

FOR SALE.

Some extra good 3 Inch second-hand hot-water pipe,
at 4 cts. per foot. Also some 4 inch. Secure It while
It lasts.

W. n. HALTER. Rocbester, N. Y.

FOR SAI.E.

One Dorric Hot Water Boiler, No. 2 (nearly
new), $50.00 takes it.

N. WHITING & SON, Florists,

St. Oatharioes. Ontario.

Mention the Florlets' Exchange when wrltlns-

mSlH Ml

OPEN TO ALL .... FREE TO ALL
Answer. SollcltRd from Those Who Know.

(!i;!) Greenhouse Btiilding.— 1 liave

a violet IiouBe 90 by 7 ftet and 10 inches
tliat rnnBeastand west. and Intfnd bulld-
inj; a liousc for bulbs 34 feet i> tucbcs by
12 fi'ct, north and west end of the violet
house, and another bulb house, 12 by 17
feet, no feet farther north. Should the
hot water heater be in the angle between
the violet and large bulb house or north
of the east end of the violet house?— H.
B. W.

—The locattoh for the boiler will de-
tiend a good deal upon tlie ari'ahjj'einent
of the walks and bebclieS, and it should
Ije plaoed whelie it will be convenient of
access and .Vet out of the way. So tar as
can be judged from the description, the
iingle between the houses seems the more
desirable of the two locations.— L. E.
Taft.

(04) Greenhouse Heating. — Can I

attach 2-inch pipe on 4-inch pipe to heat
a cold frame to 45 degrees? If so how
many runs of pipe will it take? I know
that I will have the capacity to heat the
water. Will it be necessary to have a
standpipe in cold frame, or will it do to
just attach to this?— John A. Smethers.

— There should be no trouble in heatiug
the cold frame as proposed, althougli it
would be more satisfactory If ab elevated
tank Is used, which I infer is not the case.
It the cold frame is only 6 feet wide and
is well banked up, t*o lihes of 2-inch
pipe, of which otie is a flow and the otlier
a return, should give good satisfaction.
There will be no occasion tor a stand
pipe ; l)ut If there is any place where the
air will pocket, a vetit should be provided
at the high point; or, as is preferable, a
small pipe should be carried from the
highest point to the in.side of the green-
house and up to a height equal to that
of the stand pipes. — L. R. Taft.

I have a small greenhouse, three-quar-
ter span, 15 X :^0 feet, lower side 314 feet;
ridge 8 feet. House runs northwest to
southeast. The heater has HVtnch flow
with li/o-ineh return opening. How
many flows and returns will be required
to have u temperature 65 or 70 degrees?
Can a manifold beused attlic niicniiig for
flows and returns? The pipes arc to be
under the benches. The heater is rated
tor 350 square feet of radiation.— W. P.
Kennedy.

— For (15 degrees in tlie coldest weather
about 225 square feet of radiation will
be sutticient, but for 70 degrees it will be
desirable to have 280 feet for economical
heating. It would be well tou.se a 21/2-inch
overhead main to the farther end of the
house, witli from 1.3 to 16 I'^-inch re-
turns, either under the benclies or on the
walls; but if all the radiation is to be
under the benches it will be well to use
12 to 14 2-inch pipes, of which at least
two are flow pipes, while 4 to 6 will be
better. If possible the openings in the
heater should be tapped out so that 21'^-
inch flows and returns can be used to con-
nect the pipes in the coils with the heater.
While manifolds can be used at the heater,
it will be better to have the manifolds in
the greenhouse and run 2-inch pipes to a
point where they can be united and con-
tinued as single 2^4-inch flows and re-
turns to the heater. If the ojjenings can-
not be enlarged reducers can be used.— L.
E. Taft.

I

Dubuque, Ia.— J. L. Rilley has sold bis
interest in the E. M. Bissell Floral Com-
pany to Dr. Bissell.

Bhidgei-out, Conn.— The greenhouses
of the West End Floral Gardens have
been discontinued, the ground on which
they .stood having been divided up into
building lots. The firm will continue in
business at tlie Arcade.

SHIPPING AND

MARKETING TAG

Preserve your identity on the stock you send
into EDarket by the use of our water-proof
Sliippiny iiud Marketing Tag. Prices and
samples on application to

THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE,

p. O. Box 1697, New York.

Hail Storms.

Nashua, N. H., had a most severe haill
storm Saturday P. M., June 24. Geo_
Pillsbury, whose place is on the south
side of the city, lost nearly all his glass;
IG X 24. double thick, went to splinters
like tissue 11a per. Otis F. Searles, also on
the south side, had almost the heaviest
part of the shower, the hail stones had
no mercy on his glass, everything went
to pieces. August Gaedeke & Co., Geo.
E. BUxton and C. H. Blake, their places
beiug all on the north side of the towhi
escaped with but little dabiafee. It Wa6
the most severe hail storm ih maiiy yfedtS
and did lots of Qatuagfe to trees an 8
shrubs. A. G.

Athol, Mass.— In the hail storm which
swept across this district on Saturdjiy
afternoon last, James Sutherland, Jr.,
had 1,500 panes of glass broken in his
greenhouses. The fruit crop is also most
seriously injured, and in many orchards
the ground was covered with green fruit
beaten from the trees.

Nyack, N. Y.— No one living in this
county remembers such a severe hail
storm as that which visited this region
on Saturday afternoon last. Glass in the
greenhouses suffered severely. Hundreds
of lights were shivered to atoms. De
Pew's greenhouses lost a large number
and the damage done to Hard's houses,
South Nvack, was stili taote exttjnslvfe;
these houses were sadly tt'rebkfcd. Mi-.
Bradley's greenhouses at White Eariu
were badly damaged, while a number of
greenhouses at Upper Nyack had a large
quantity of glass broken. Jacob Mendel
suttered'a severe loss from damage to his
greenhou.ses in South Nyack; fully 1,500
lights of glass were broken, besides other
damage. Fruit trees were riddled and a
large quantity of the fruit ruined. Many
persons in Nyack and vicinity had their
tomato plants ruined, along with a large
amount of garden truck of different varie-
ties. In sonii' instances bean and pea
bushes and vines were stripped of at least
one-half of their blossoms.

The hailstorm was severely felt In the
upper part of Eoi.>kl&nd County, but iil
Spring Valley and other places in the In-
terior of the leounty thei-e was no hail.

Tarrytown, N. Y. — A hail storm vis-
ited this locality Saturday last doing
considerable damage. The storm ex-
tended from a short distance north of
here to Irvington and was destructive
for a width of about two miles. All the
glass in this vicinity was wrecked. I
should think about an average of 50 per
cent, of the glass was destroyed where
the storm was heaviest. A heavy hail
storm also passed over our Scarborough
place, but not heav.y enough to do any
damage. Our loss was confined en tirel.y
to our Tarrytown greenhouses. It will
cost us .about $1,500 to replace the glass
that was destroyed. Fortunately, there
was practically no damage to our stock,
and as our Scarborough place was not
touched, we feel very thankful it was not
any worse. We could not replace the
glass on our .Scarborough place for $10,-
000. No one here remembers having before
seen such n, destructive storm. It lasted
about fifteen minutes, but the damage
was done during the last minute or two.
Up to that time the gl.iss had withstood
the pelting of the hail stones and the
storm was apparentl.v iibatiug when it
commenced again with renewed fury, and
the glass went out as if it had been ex-
posecl to a volley from artillery. About
50 per cent, of our glass here is gone.
Egan and Cooke and McCord lost a still
larger percentage. Ours is all double
thick and conscquentl.y stood the pelting
better than it otherwise w(ndd have done.
Those who hiid single thiik ghiss lost
everything. All the i)rivate ciui.'^ervnto-
ries are hurt equall.v bad. We should
have called the storm that visited Scar-
borough a bad hail storm were it not
that the one here was so much worse.
The hail stones were about an inch and
a half in diameter. Even tin roofs were
cut to pieces. We are exceedingly fortu-
nate in not having any stock damaged.
F. E. Pierson.

Otto Andrea", of Central Valley, N. Y.,
lost nearly 6,000 feet of double thick
glass by Saturday's storm. He was in-
sured in Florists' Hail Association.

J. G. E.

July 1, 1899.

Thb F=1-0RISTS' Exchmngb.

667

OBITUARY.

Mrs. A. Lambert.

Mrs. A. I^ambert, mother of .John A.
L.unlicrt, florist, Atlanta, (!a., died on
.lunell after an illness of nine weeks.
She leaves seven children, the youngest of
whom succeeds herinthelong estal5lished
busiuesa.

George F. Judd.

George F. .Judd, Danbury, ('onn., died
at his home, Friday, .June 2;j, after a
lingering illness, at the age of twenty
years. He was the oldest son of Fred A.
.ludd and was born iu Bethel. Upon
leaving school he entered the employ of
F. L. liutler and three years ago rentetl
the jiiacewhich he purchased a year later.
Since that time lie had devoted himself
closely to the liusiiK'SS. ThcdiM-cjised was
a very popul.ar y^)Ujigniaii ami liad ;i wide
cii'cle (jf friends. 'I'lie l)usiness \\'ill ije
continued by his brother, Theo. H. .Judtl,
who lias had charge for the past nine
months.

James S. Allen.

James S. Allen, son of C. L. Allen, of
Floral Park, and brother of C. H. and W.
S. Allen, died on Friday, June l!3, aged
forty-one years. Thedeceased wasamong
the first to engage in the wholesale cut-
tlower commission business in New^ York
City about twenty-three years ago. His
first store was located at i'l West 14th
street, where he handled the flowers
grown by his father, also those of the
late W. C. Wilson, of Astoria, and several
others. .Subsequently he moved his place
of business to 42 West 28d street, and
after some time ff)rmed a partnership
with his brother, W. S. Allen, when the
busine.ss was removed to 940 Broadway.
A few months later heeutered the Colura-
l)ia Law .School, gniduating as an honor
man — one of the liighest five. He then
secured an office with the law firm of
Hinsdale & .Spragne, and was an attor-
ney for the Long Island K. R. After serv-
ing their interests for several years he be-
came real estate attorney and counsel for
the Erie R. R., wliicii position he helil for
a period of over twelve years, occupying
same at timeof his death. He was a man
of brilliant parts and highly esteemed by
his employers. Much sympathy is felt for
Mr. Allen's family in their sad and sud-
den bereavement. The funeral services
were belli at the lioliie of his f.itller on
.Sunda.\' last. Tlii' JlilerTiient \\;is pri\.ite.

The (Jardening World saysthe first eon"
signment of the Lawson carnation
flowers has reached the shores of old
Kugland, where they sell at XI (.$.">) a
dozen. Our contemporary does not fear
a carnation fever in consequence.

CELERY PLANTS

strong, stLPfky plants from fleUl, ready to plant, f I 00
IRT lUOU. K.vtra strung eelected, ti.SU per wm. All iLie
leaiilag varleiies ; all flne plants. Cash, please.
Wftl. ilEIlZOG, Morristown, N. J.

Mention the FlorlBts' Exchange when writing.

Violets iy SpuGiallj].

Am now prepared to take orders ftir
Fall planting. On account drought can
not fill further orders until about Aug. 1.

SEULIFF NURSERY, Sea Cliff, L. I., N.r.

FD. BOULON. Peop.
Mention the T?*1orl8te' Exchange when writing.

CRABB & HUNTER,

Violet Specialists f.°4f s;^;\r(.^;

r and Lady Campbell, free

from disease, Al stock. Write for prives.

SURPLUS ROSES, Brides and 'Maids, drst-class
stock, from a In. pots, $4.01.1 per 100.

BEDDING GERANIUMS, 4 Id. pots. $6.00 a 100;
irom 3 In. pota, fl.OUper 100. All first-class stock.

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.

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ipiPEtmL VIOLET

Kooted cuttinjTri all sold. I have a limited
quantity of ROOTED RUNNERS that are
grrti]d in size and vig-or. Price of these. $40.00
per 1000, S5.00 per 100. Now is the time to get
a stock of thissuperbflower, the largest, bluest
and most double violet in cultivation to-day.
It hrts captured flrst prize wherever shown
this Winter. Average number of flowers per
plant tbis season 70.

My new book on Violet Caltare goes
with every order.

ADDRESS!

W.L MINOR, Brockton, Mass.

588 BELMONT ST.

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CELERY PLANTS

Strunf? plants to plant out In field, G. S. Hlanclilng,
W. Plume aud Giant G. Heart, at Jl.OO per 1000.

CUSTAV PITZONKA, Bristol. Pa

vlf-nMon th*» FlnrlfltR' Exrhane"** when wrltlne.

CEIjEKY. -White Piumc. New Golden and Kala-
iiiazon. $11X1 per nm. CA liltAGE.— Wlnnlgstadt,
Flat Imtch and Deep Head Brunewlci;, $1.00 per lOtW.
ICl'TA BA<;AS, white and yellow. $HiO per 1000.
TO.^IATOES.— Dwarf Champion and Beauty, trans-
planted, *.i.00 per UKKi. Cash with order.

FRED. A. TAYLOR, CaunBtotii. N.Y.

18^0.

5,000 Berberis Vulgaris

4,000 Berberis Vulgaris Purpurea

10,000 Berberis Thunbergii

Prices and sizes ou application.

T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass.

M<-ntlon the FlnrlsTfl' Kxr>tftnee when writlnif

Bargains.

M:rone dollar subsunptiun for the Florists*
Exchimge gives me more bargains than any
other dollar invested. Let her grow.

Greenville, N. C. OLLEN E. WARREN.

Souv. de Carnot:
Meteor

From 3 Inch pots,
$3,00 per ICO.

Catbei'iue Meruiet
DuchesM of Albany

NipbetoH The JJride Bou Sileue

Sunset Bi'ideNiiinid La Frauce

From 3 Inch pots. $7.00 per 100.

Souv. de AVootton
K. A. Victoria

From 3 inch pots,
$8.00 per 100.

Perle des Jardinn
Papa €ionlier

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Dolores Yellow Fellow

Frank Hardy Philadelphia

L. H. Spaulding

Price, from 2}-^ inch pota, |6.00 per iOO.

Cullingford!

Gladys Spaulding

Helen Bloodgood

Harry May

J. E. Lager

J. H. Troy

Laredo

Miss G. Pitcher

Marlon Henderson

Price, from 21'i Inch pots, $3.

Major Bonnaffon
Mrs. S. Humphreys
Mrs McK. Twombly
Marguerite Graham
Mrs. J. G. Whlldin
Mrs. H. Robinson
Niveus

Thos. H. Browa
W. H. Lincoln
,00 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000.

Ada Spaulding

Belle of Caallewood

Beoj. M. Glruud

Chlro

Duruiliy Toler

Durntliy Devcns

Euri'ka

Gulden Trophy

G. F. Atkinson

Golden Wedding

J. H. Woodford

lora

Mme. Fred. Bergmann

Modesto

Minerva

Price, 2li Inch pots, $4.00

Midge

Mrs. R. D. Douglass

Miss Helen Wright

Maud Adams

Mrs. S. T. Murdock

Miss M. M. John§oa

May riowei

Memesis

Pitcher and Manda

Pink Ivory

Riverside

Rose Owen

T. B. Morse

Western King

per 100; $30.00 per 1000

MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS.

READY FOR IMMEDIATE SALES.

AKeratuiii Pauline. 3U in pots,
AKoratuin, blue and white

Per 100

M.OO

300

Caiiuas, fur prices and varieties see June 10 Issue.

Colcus, leading sorts, aS-^in. pots 3 00

" " 3 " 4.00

Cuphea Platycentra, 2W In. pots 3.00

Flit liNiaN, double and sfngle, 2' i in. pots 3.00

Ucliuirupe, from ^j;^ iii. ixjo. 3.IX)

Per 100
Hydrangea Otaksa, Slh-.b-ishy. '.u Ilowe* .. $25.00

Lantanan. fine varletlPs 4 00

l.i'iiioii Verbfua, '^l^i In. potd 3.0(.i

Alcion Flower, 'Z^ In. pota 4.W

NiiTeMiberuia Gi-aciUH 3.0U

Sim i lax, Hue strong plants, $20.10 per 1000 2.50

VioletH, I>Iarie LouiHe, 2]£ in. pots, $2500
per lOuO; $3.1)0 per IOO.

i^K^v xrade: r,iST on Ai»pi.icAxior«.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio,

Desire to call the attention of Florists and Nurserymen to their 40 acres of

HARDV ROSES, theircomnletc assortment of FRUIT and ORN ABlE:i>iXAL.

XRE^HSand SHRVBS.and their 44 Greenhouses of ROSOS,

I»AI,11«S, FICU8. FERNS, KXC.

Correspodence and personal inspection solicited. Trade List and Catalogues free.

Mention the Florlets' Exchange when writing.

SWEET BAY TREES

-^sk: foe. iPiiicEis.
BOBBINK & ATKINS, = Rutherford, N. J.

FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL

FOR ORCHARD AND GARDEN

Small Fruits, Qrapes, Shrubs, Climbing Plants,

' Roses, EverEreens, Hardy Plants, Psonles. »

lArgest and cbolccst collections In Amelicm.

BEST NOVELTIES

Descriptive lllustrateil Catalogue free.

ELLWANCER &. BARRY.

MOUNT MOPE NURSERIES, Rocbester, N. Y.
Flfty-nlntb Tear. *

Mention tha Florists' Bxeh&mre when wrlUnsr.

F. Sl F. nurseries

.Tro^irr^.'" TREES AND PLANTS In full aasortment.

SPRINGFIELD,
NEW JERSEY.

Trade CataloKae
Free.

WOOD BROS.,

Fishkill, N. Y.

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PEAGH AND PLUM TREES delTer'y^b

Kellalile aad clean Block at low wholesale rates. All
deelrable leading varieties of |»EAC1IES» old and
new, in fruiting orchards. Have the new Triumph,
4*reenHboro, and Sueed fruiting. Buds can be
Bujiplled In season at low rates.

Very larKe stock of PI.UM TREES, all on plum
roots, one and two years. Buds can be supplied of
these also, either from nurseries or orchard trees. Have
all the leading Japanese i-arletlee. Abundance, Bur
bank, Ctiabot, Satsunia. Wlltard and otbers ; also the
new Red J line and WIckson In good supply.

Usual supply also of AHpnrnBUH Root m to offer.

ALEX. PULLEN.Miiiord Nurseries, Milford. DbI

EVERGREEN!

An IMMEKSE STOCK of both large
and small sized Evergreeu Trees, in
great variety. Also Everjsreeii Sbrubs.

CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED.

THE W. H. MOON GO. Morrisvllle. Pa.

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HOME OF CHOICE TREES

AND HARDY PLANTS.

e.Di:ri A I xiDG i Azalea Amtena, Rhododen-
>PEi,iAL I IKS j jrons, Kalmias. Blue Spruce.

NEW INTRODUCTIONS OF HAROY PERENNIALS.

NEWPORT NURSERIES, Newport, R.I.

Frank Brunton, Mgr. lt^~Catalogue free.

Mfntlnn thP' T^orlata' Eicbange when writing.

Stonb, Pkkfhotion,
Pabagon. 80c. a 1000.

Late Flat Dutch,
Succession, 80c. a 1000.

PEPPER PLANTS ="" ^°« ♦^'^r looo.

PLANTS, Henderson's
Snowball, $a.CO per 1000.

Strong, field-grown. 10,000 lots 25 per cent. less.

E. C. HARGADINE, • Felton, Del.

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SPECIAL OFFER OF YOUNG PLANTS.

Florists, why not try growing- a few Clematis
for your own trade; they will suit you better
than imported or field-grown stock. I offer a
choice lot of young plants, well hardened, in
10 or raorp best kinds, free by mail, 10 for
81 00 or $8 00 per liiO. 25 at 100 rates. Also
strong plants from 5 in. pots, $2 50 per doz.

F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, III.

Mention the FlorlBta' Eichang* when writing.

P. OUWERKERK

1123 Summit Ave., Jersey City, N. J.

Tomato, Cab-
bage, Celery,
Pepper, Etc.,
cheap In large

PLANTS

lots. Price List Free.

J. S. LINTHICUM,

Woodwardsville, A. A. Co., Maryland.

Mention the Florlata' Elxcbange when wrltlOK.

Just received from our Holland Nurseries

RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS,

SPIR/EA JAPONICA, LILIUM SPECIOSUM

P/EONIES, BLEEDING HEART

POT GROWN LILACS, HYDRANGEA IN SORTS.

CLEM.niS and H. P. ROSES, m the best sorts.

PRICES MODERATE.

Mention the FlorlHta' Exchange when writing.

VEGETABLE PLANTS

CELERY, White Plume, Golden Self-BIanchlng.
New Rose and other varieties, strong plants, 15c.
per 100 ; f 1.00 per lOOO. If by mall, add lOc. per 100.

CABBAGE, H. SuccesBlon, Early Summer. Flat
Dutch, Drumhead Savoy, and other varieties, strong
field plants, 15c. per 100; $1.00 a 1000; $8.50 a 10,000.
If by mall, add 10 cents per 100.
Write for Special Price on 50,000 to 100,000 lots.

TOMATO, Livingston's Stone. Favorite, Paragon.

Beauty Brtnton's Best and other varieties. I5c.

per lOii. $1 5u per lOOU, ^.50 per 10,000. It by mall,

add 10 cents per 100.
n..nt<n « ki-riir-»iiiio 'D good Variety, from 2^

CHRYSANTHEMUMS, mcb pots. $2.00 per lOO.

CASH WITH ORDER.

R. VIKGENT JR. i SON, White Marsh, Md.

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VEGETABLE PLANTS

E.XTRA STRONG FIELD-GROWN
PLANTS.

CAULIFLOWER Henderson's Snowban, $1.50 a :0(XI.

CABBAGE, In variety, 80 cts. per lOdO.
PEPPERS, Bull Nose, and others, $1.50 per lOCO.
TOMATO, stone, Beauty, so cts. per 1000.
TOMATO, Large transplanted, $1.30 per 1000.

J. C. SCHMIDT, - Bristol, Pa.

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SPECIMEN

FVERGREEN TrEES

For Tubs and Vases for Deccration.

CHA.S. B HORNOB & SON.

Horticulturists and Nurserymen, MT. HOLLY, N.J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

668

The F=i-orists' Exchange.

Hot=Bed

Sash

Tenons white-leaded. Corners se-
cured with irondowelpine. Every
detail of construction perfect.
Made of Clear Cypress Lumber.

Quick Shipments.

We have in stock and can ship
Immediately :

3 ft. X 6 ft., 3 rows 10 in. glass.
3tt.3in.x6ft.,4 " 8 in. '

4 ft. X 6 ft., 5 " 8 m.

Not glazed, 1% in. thick.

Delivered Prices

Quoted on application. State size
and quantity wanted. No order
too small to receive careful atten-
tion, and none too large for our
facilities.

LOCKLAND LUMBER CO.,

Lockland, Ohio. ^

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Pspaiagus SpiUDgiin

Seedlings, from soil with fine tubers,
ready tor 3 inch pots, by mail and
we pay postage, $3 00 per 100.
fW See oar Carnation and Golden Gate Advertise-
ments. Send for Circular.

American Rose Company, Washington, D. G.

Mention the FlorlaU' Exchange when writing.

Per 100 PerlOOO
10,000 Soiilax, 2Wln., strong »1.50 tlO.OO

B0SE8.

Treatment of Roses

Please teli mc if I am right in my treat
nient of roses just planted out. The house
is three-quarter span, long span facing
tlie south. The soil used is a clay loam,
one-third manure with an addition ot
Ijone meal. 1 had the glass white washed
on the south side— just enough to break
the fierce rays of the sun. Benches are
flllt'd four inches deep. Koses were plant
ed one foot apart each way, after which
I gave a good watfring to wi-t the bed
thoroughly, then syi-iii;;.'d lightly twicea
day, morning and iiumi, until they liegan
to show signs of growth. Now comes
the disputed point. I believe in giving
all the air possible, both front and top,
when the weather is favorable; but 1
have been told I am wrong; that the
house should be closed at night. Kindly
tell me if I err in my treatment and m
what particular.— A Young Florist.

—Your idea of giving air both night
and day is correct, though when there is
much wind it would be advisable to close
the side ventilators, especially at night,
but always keep some air on at the top.
On bright days syringing twice a day is
all right, but there will be many cloudy
days when one syringing will be suffi-
cient; one must lie governed by the needs
of the plants. This must also apply to
watering the benches; do not keep them
wet all the time, but let them become
partially dry between each watering.

Rose and Strawberry Show of
Massachusetts Horticultural Society.

Roses and Other Plants at South
Orange, N. J.

3.00

12,00
18 00
12.00

tJO.OOO *' from flats, strong bulbs 50
3,000 Asparaens Plain. Nanus, 500
?,000 Begonias, 10 TOr„2M and Sl°- 1-^
4,000 Primula Obconica, 2'i I"-- ^■*

10,000 Coleas, lOgood bedders, 2;4ln, 1.50

THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., Morris, III

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Smiux Strings

nusT-ci-. A. e s.
C. OTTO SCHWABE,

Florist, JENKIISXO^VI*, PA.

M>ntlnn th<- Flnr'..,J- WvJ-hor.gc ^h^<- »rl..n»

SMILAX

2K in., extra strong, $2.00 per 100.

Cm EIIC ROOTED CUTXIKG8,
ULCUO 60 Cents per 100.

BABY PRIMROSE 2 Incb, »>6 so a 100.

CASH PLEASE.

GEORGE H. DODGE, Billerica, Mass.

Montinn tho THoHiilii' KxrhttngP when writing

' SMILAX

Pot Plants S1»r

AT $1.50 PER 100.

ALBERT M. HERR, |

Lancaster, Pa. |
ImmmmmimiiimiiiimiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiMMiiiiiiiiini^

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Germinating: Rose Seed.

Eose seed, either hybridized or other-
wise, is apt to be a trifle disappointing to
one experimenting with it tor the first
time. The seed is inside of the little nut-
like process, which one is very apt to mis-
take tor the true seeds. It depends alto-
gether on the time that this little nut
takes to decompose or become soft
whether germination will take place soon
after sowing or be long delayed. Again
if the nuts are sown in a soil which gets
covered with a confervoid or mossy
growth andthesnil becomes waterlogged
or sour, the chances are that the seed and
seed vessel will decompose at the same
time, I find the best plan is to sow the
seeds on the surface of a carefully mixed
and well-firmed soil, and then cover with
white sand. If necessary both sand and
seed may be easily removed from time to
time, the sand screened from the seed and
re-sowu. This will often hasten germina-
tion by giving a fresh supply of the con-
stituents in the soil, which help in the de-
composition of the seed vessel. The
cotyledons or seed leaves, two small,
almost round little bodies about an
eighth of an inch in diameter, will appear
above the sand very quickly after the seed
begins vegetating. They should not be
allowed to remain any time after they
are first noticed ; a few hours' delay is
often sufticient to cause them to damp
off. Carefully raise the seedling with a
thin sharp-pointed stick and transfer to
the edge of a pot ot very firm soil. In
this way every seedling can be saved. In
potting off plunge the potsindamp sand;
this will do away with the necessity of
frequent waterings, G. W. U.

SOOOSlLAX

From flats, by mall, $0 50 per lOU ; $4,00 per 1000
From 2 Inch pots, L50 " 13.00
UVnOAMPCA 4 Inch, m bloom, f 1.25 per doz,;

nYUnAHuLM jeou per loo.

CANNAS Mixed, from 3 Inch pots, $3.00 per 100.

Send for Samples. Casti with the Order.
FRED BOERNER, Cape May CiTY. N.J.

2 In., strong and healthy
ready for shllt, 60 eta. per
lOU; $5,00 per lOOii.
Sample by mall, 10 cte.

TKIiKIIA' PLANTS. trauBplantetl, extra

Pli-ong L>r. rts per itO; *2 DO per lOOO. White Plume

New liose and Ufaat rascal. If by mail, add lOc. a 100'

CAIJI^IFLOWER, Late Algiers, 50 eta. per 100.

CAsn WITH Order.

R. KILBOURN, Clinton, N.Y.

SMILAX

Fine plants, 2 inch pots, $1.25
per 100; $10.00 per 1000.

J. B. HEISS, ?;S;: JJiiU" Dayton, Ohio.

CASH WITH ORUKK

Mention the FlorlBts' Exchange when writing.

On Thursday and Friday of last week
was held the annual Rose and .Straw-
berry Show of this Society and a very
fine exhibition was presented. The frints
and vegetables did not show any bad
effects resulting from the dry, hot season.
Five baskets ot exceptionally fine straw-
berries were entered for the prizes given
under the Theodore Lyman Fund. War-
ren Heustis & Son won first with Marshall,
which variety also captured third and
fourth prizes, being shown respectively
by Sumner Coolidge and Geo. V. Fletcher,
Benj, W. Smith won second with Nick
Ohmer, and Warren Heustis & Son got a
fifth with Belmont. Besides these varie-
ties other popular kinds were Clyde, Bu-
bach, Jessie, Hersey, Crescent, Haver-
laud, etc., which were well shown by
Messrs. Warren Heustis & Son, Geo, F,
Wheeler, I. E, Coburn, Geo. V. Fletcher,
W C Winter, Levi Doran & Son, Sumner
Coolidge, Wilfred Wheeler and others,
those named having the larger collec-
tions. Quite a number of seedlings was
noticed, all being under number. A seed-
ling ot last year, raised liy William C.
Winter, which created a favoralileimpres-
sion, has been named by him General Ap-
pleton in honor of the president of the
Society. . , ^ , ,

There were a few nice baskets of cher-
ries shown, of Black Tartarian and
Gingue Noir which closely resembles it,
Ellen W, Rumville won first prize, and
the others went in the following order:
G V, Fletcher. O. B. Bobbins and A. F,
Coohdge. J. C. Stone, E. S. Converse, C.
B Travis and W. C. Winter also made ex-
hibits. Mr. Winter had two nice dishes
of Hale's Early and Waterloo peaches as
well as Black Hamburg grapes. The last
named, together %vith White Chasselas, of
good quality, were also shown by E, S.
Converse. , ., .^ ,

W. N. Craig and W. C. Winter exhibited
sweet wilUams, dividing honors pretty
evenly, .lohn Jeffries' estate exhibited
foxgloves and a few irises. T.C.Thuiiow
showed a few poeonies, and small dis-
plays were also made by Eea Bros., Mrs.
Gill and M. E. Coburn.

At the end of the hall two nice collec-
tions of decorative plantswere arranged,
including caladiums, crotons, etc.; that
of J. S.Bailey was awarded first prize,
E, S, Converse being second,

Roses formed the important part of the
show, an excellent display being made by
the J. S. Fay heirs (M. H. Walsh, gar-
dener), of Woods Holl. With the excep-
tion of one or two small tables Mr. Walsh
filled the entire hall, and it is to him
largely that the Society owes the success
of this show. On Thursday he brought
up many of the finest blooms seen at the
hall in late vears, capturing all the prizes
that were a"warded. On Friday he staged
over a thousand more remarkably fine
a — ,^,,c^ ^iiiinfr QY70,.tr a^ffiilnVil*. rtlnpe in

SMILAX

OVei (I OlUJUiTttlilu inyji^ ...Lull. ..1..... J

fiowers, filling every available place in
the hall. A tew vases of his rich colored
seedling of last year, J. ,S. Fay, were on
exhibition. Though having a splendid
rich color and fragrance, this variety is
slightly weak in the neck: still it holds
up pretty well. It very closely resembles
Jubilee, "and was obtained by crossing
Prince Camille de Rohan and Pierre Net-
ting,

Jackson Dawson had an interesting ex-
hibit of hybrids of Rosa Wichuraiaua
crossed with R, indica carnea. General
Jacqueminot, K. rugosa, Clothilde Sou-
pert and others. For the first mentioned
he was awarded a silver medal and for
the second, which he named Wm. Egan,
a certificate of merit,

A few orchids excited considerable in-
terest. A fine specimen Coelogyne Dayana
in the collection of W. P. Windsor, Fair-
haven, Mass,, banked by fine specimens
of miltonias, epidendrums, cattleyas and
dendrobiums filled a table, J. E. Roth-
well liad handsome cypripcdiums, cattle-
yas and la»lias.

Dr. C. G. Weld exhibited forty or fifty
vases of gloxinias and adiantums which
made a choice and pretty displ.iy. Jas.
Comley made an interesting cxhiliit con-
taining some very uice petunias, pelargo-
niums, magnolias, etc., and a few roses.
J. S. Bailey's Acalypha Sanderi proved
an object of interest. Mrs. E. M. Gill had
a pretty basket ot hybrid roses arranged
with Asparagus Sprengeri and smilhx.
The failure of many growers to exhibit
roses was due to the excessively dry, hot
weather which was not experienced to a
similar extent by Mr. Walsh, whose loca-
tion at Woods' Holl is in a very moist
and cool temperature.

F. J. N.

The new hybrid Wichuraiaua roses that
have been raised and are being dissemin-
ated by W. A. Manda, of South Orange,
N J., are well known as improvements
over the type, and some of them will no
doubt find a front place as forcing roses,
if they hold to their present record; that
is in coming into flower under glass three
weeks earher than roses of the Rambler
class. Of the before mentioned roses
three are evergreen. Gardenia is a pure
yellow and Jersey Beauty a pale yellow
similar to the Cherokee; Evergreen Gem
is described as a vellow-buft. Thus it
will lie seen tlint all the new evergreen
varieties belong to the yellow class. In
the deciduous class Mniiibrs Triumph, a
pure white, shows a ri'inarkalily strong
constitution. The beds planteil with this
variety in the nursery resemble an impas-
sable thicket, more than a bed of choice
roses.the growth being very strong and
of great length. Universal Favorite is ot
a pinkcolorand South Orange Perfection
is a lighter shade of pink, and an ex-
traordinary stronggrower. PinkRoamer
has a pink flower with a white disc and
its habit shows that it will be an excel-
lent subject for rockeries.

Although the season has been unfavor-
able to roses, owing to its dryness, the
hybrid Wichuraianas all show a good,
strong growth and a plentiful produc-
tion of flowers. Several new things m
plants of especial merit were observed in
the nursery grounds. A perennial phlox
named P. "paniculata Tom Thumb, was
attractive on account of its dwarf habit,
being not more than eight inches in
height and well budded; this phlox
throws out side shoots and it is said
flowers all Summer. Iberis sempervirens
superba is an improvement over the old
I sempervirens; the flowers are double
the size, and it is a good variety for forc-
ing. Gaillardia grandifiora nana is, as
its name implies, a dwarf form of G.
grandifiora; its habit is low and com-
pact; the plant is very free flowering and
shows no sprawling effect whatever.
This is a decided improvement over the
old varietv, Euonymus radicans arborea
is a bush form of E, radicans and origin-
ally sported from that variety. The va-
riegation is not so pronounced as in the
type, but it makes a pretty shrub and
would form a nice subject for single
planting on lawns. A seedling paony
was in full flower. It is of a very delicate
pink coliu-, nearly resembling that of the
Daybreak carnation, and very large.
This seedling has not been named as yet.
Irisochrolencais aflnevariety withavery
pleasing flower, its color being a pure
white with a yellow eye. Helenium au-
tumuale superbum is making a strong
growth in spite of the dry weather. This
variety is a gold medal winner and is
highly prized.

In a closely shaded frame in a corner of
the nursery ,'sheltered by the over-hang-
ing branciies of neighboring trees, we
found a collection of the most interesting
plants seen in a long time. These were
specimens of the fern todea.in several va-
rieties, and had but recently arrived from
Australia. Thi-y seemed to have with-
stood the long voyage well and under
their present treatment wiU no doubt
continue to grow and thrive.

In a swampy part of the grounds there
is planted a collection of Japanese Iris
embracing over .^)0 varieties. This season
the swamp has dried up— something un-
known before — and the flowers are com-
ing of very meagre size.

Ten acres ot land have lately been
added to the nursery and men are now
at work trenching it. About 2,000 Jap-
anese hydrangeas have already been
planted in the newly acquired ground.

In the greenhouses many plants of in-
terest were seen. A somewhat iHi-ge col-
lection of orchids is grown, and fine speci-
mens of nepeuthes with pitchers of
immense size hung gracefully from the
rafters. Ot fancy caladiums there are
many, showing a" transparency of texture
and beautv of coloring that is seldom
met with,' A new variety of Begouiarex,
rich in dark colorings and very effective,
the leaves are of medium size and the
plant showed a sturdy habit. This kind
is as yet unnamed. An importation of
Australian tree ferns containing some
seven or eight varieties is making good
headway. Among them are Dicksonia
antartic'a and D, squarrosa, Cyatbea
dealbata, C, Smithii and C, medullaris.
Among the newest things in the green-
house is a natural hybrid cattleya, this
WHS in flower and the blooms have a
pretty spotted effect. Also a pure white
anthurium (this was not in flower at the
time of our visit), A. Andreanuin Mau-
diiiamim.

July 1, 1899.

The Florists' Exchpcnge.

669

LAGER & HURRELL,

Growers and ^\ ^> ^\ |l | ^\ A
ImporterRof ^/ fX W ■■ I L^ O
Just arrived In splendid coniHtlon: t'attloya
■.^abiatn. C. 3loHHiie. C SpecinNiNHiinn* C.
Ilnrrisoiilie Violacen, (\ Wni-n4'rii, C
(wvatiulotHn, Ijrr-lia AiicepN, \a, A. Alba. \..
Autiiiiinnli»«. I.. Prfestaiis, L. Dayaun, aod
Kurliiiclnuin Frni;raiiH.

Cherry Wood Baskets, Fresh Moss and Peat.
Corre.pondenoa^^^ SUMMIT, N. J.
Mention tb* FlorlBta* Bzchanve when wtIUiib.

IF VOU NEED UOfSES

Send UB your list lor prices.

THEC.A.REESERCO.

URBANA, OHIO,
'^Vliolesale Rose Growers.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

MANETTI STOCKS

(FOR FALL DELIVERY.)

English or French, especially prepared for grafting,
price per lOtXt, 10,000 or lOii.OOO on appllcfttlon.

HARRY A. BUNYARD, 42 w. 28ih St , NY City

Mention the FlorlBta' Eicfean«e when writing.

ROSES!

Yellow and Pink Rambler,
fi 50 per 100. 'Maids, |3.00
per 100. Carnot, f 1 per 100.

CARPi AXIOMS.

Maud Dean. H. White. Alaska. Meteor $2.00 per 100

CHRVSAMTHHIHlJIftlS.

F. Hardy, Modesto. Bonnaffon $2 50 per 100

All Firwl-Class Slock.

ALVAH L. REYNOLDS, Madison, N.J.

Mention the Florlsta' Eichang-e when wrltlDC.

WOULD LIKE TO EXCHANGE

300 BRIDE:S9IAID, 3 iDcli, ane stock.

for BR.IDKS, sHmesize. Will send sample
io exchange.

SIEBRECHT & SON, Neivi-Rochelle, N. Y.

ROSE STOCK

Bridesmaid and Bride, A1 stock,
out of 3 inch pots, all heel cuttiugs.
Prices right

T. W. LYDECKER, Englewood, N. J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

STOCK
HEILTHY

RARE OFFER

4,n(in niop vounif plants <if BRIDES and
BRIDES.tlAIDS, t'rnm :i inch pots, at
S4.00 per 100 or S35.00 per looo.

6UUat lOUu rate. Cash with oiUlt pit ase. Address

W. T. HILLBORN,

stalest. Gardens. Newtown, Bucks Co., Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.
2030 PERLES 3 inch pots, Hm per 100.

2000 BRIDESMAIDS 3 m pot., $4 per m
2000 GOLDEN GATES '"' |,TifKi*'"°

9nnn ^MIIAY 3 inch pots, »2,50 per 100.
£.\i\l\J omiunA 2 inch pots, J1.50 per lull.

J. D. BRENNEIHAI«,

Bo.x 24, H IRBISBURG, FA.

Mention the FlorlatB' Exchange when writing.

1000 Perle, stronir. healthy plants, from
4 inch pots, $6.00 per 100; { 50 00 per 1000.

CASH WITH THE OKDEK.

ROOT. WILLIAMSON, New Durham, N. J.

Mention the FlorlatB' Exchange when writing.

BRIDE ROSES

1000 strictly fli-st-claBs plants, 3 inch pots,
stools clean and healtliy, $6.00 per loO, $60.C0
for the 1000.

t^- CASH.

CHARLES E. MEEHiN, Germantown, Phiia.

Mention the FIoriBt3' Excbani:e when writing.

FORCIWC ROSES

FINEST STOCK. SVa-inoh. 3^^-inch.
Per lull. Her lliu.

BRIDE «2.50 $4.00

BRIDESMAID 2.50 4.00

LaPRANCE 2.75 4.00

Also tine 2' -inch stock Brabant, Marie Lam-
bert, Mme. F. Krujrer, Empress of China,
Marie Van Houtte, Safrano, Etoiie de Lyon,
Pr.-irie Queen, Y'eilow Soup^rt, Ciotbildi- 8ou-

Sert, Vellnw Rambler, Italtimore Belle, Mrs.
icGraw, Mme. Welche, at »3.50 per 100.
Hermosa, at «2.75 per 100.
Climhinff Niphetos, Pres. Carnot, Dos
Blanches, Mme, Plantier, Clio, at l»3 00 a 100.
Also from 3^-lnch pots, Hermosa and Marie
Lambert, at $4.10.

ASSORTED CANNAS l^i,':iil'S?^'^"''''^'"''

PUDVQlllTUrilllllO S^^.liU per lUO as follows:
unnioAn l nLfflUniO Mrs. Hi^inbutfaam. John
Shrimpton, Glory of the racilic, John Collins,
Louis Iloehnier, Wiliiaiu Simpson, Pink Ivory,
Enlaut dee Mondes, White SwaD, Octoroon,
Eifyptian and Marion Henderson.

SMILtX Fine young plants, $1200 per 1000.

THE NATIONAL PLANT CO.,

Cash with Order. Dayton, Ohio.

Mention the FIorlBts' Ezchangre when writing.

■'^ ''-'' '^'- ^'^' "^

.^L.

ROSE STOCK

10,000 Bridesmaids

from 3;.; inch pots, $6.00 per
100; $50.00 per 1000.

From 2% inch pots, $3.00
per 100.

EDW. J. TAYLOR,
SOUTHPORT, - CONN.

&T-^s ..V w II. i.'j L'J ijj uj UJ u-i .,v Vj- tf

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing,

MANETTI STOCKS [por Fa..
PACKING MOSS j ""^''^-y

SPECIMEN EVERGREENS

For Inimedinte Delivery.

HIRAM T. JONES, Union County Nurseries,

ELIZABETH. NEW JERSEY.

Mention the KloriatH' Exchange when writing.

D. & C. ROSES

are the cheapest because they are the best. We have
In etuck over 1000 varletleB on own roota. Including
nearly 200 New Iloaes not offered eleewLere, as well as
all the old favorites, at prices that make It wortb your
while to send us your list for quotations before buying
elsewhere All sizes from "i}4 'd- Pots up.

Send for a ropy of our New (■■tide to Rose Cul-
ture for I8'J9,a iiandsome book of 138 pages, illustrated
with hundreds of half-tones and ten colored plates. It
Is really a work of art and free for the asking.

TEEDIKQSE &C0lTABDCO.,Bo5eOro7arQ,WestQrove,,Fa.

Mention the PlorlBta' Exchange when writing-

5 ROBT. CRAIQ & SON, m

\ mil nm, mmi \

■ ...CARNATIONS.. jj

■ and Novelties In Decorative Plants, ■

Jl Market and 49th Sts.. PHILADELPHIA, PA. JJ

Mention the Florista' Exchange when writing.

FIELD-GROWN ROSES

Two years old i u/PADC

On their own roota "^ AMt

Northern-grown \ HEADQUARTERS

llench-rooted \ p^^b -rLicrnji

Full assortment. ' FOR TME.IV1.

Special low contract offers for Fall or Spring delivery.

JACKSON & PERKINS CO., "/.w^l^r^:

(WHOLESALE ONLY.)

J. AUSTIN SHAW, Western Representative.

78 Wabash Ave., Chicago, III.

Mention the Florista' Exchange when writing.

ROSE PLANTS

31.2 Inch Pots.

too 1000

American Beauty io.oo $»ii.00

Meteor 6 00 4r>.00

'Maid 601 45.011

Bride 5.10 45.00

CASH, UNLESS KNOWN.

BRANT & NOE, Forest Glen, Chicago, III.

Mention the FlorlBtB* Exchange when wrltlns.

ROSES

Surplus Stock.
Fine as Silk.

1000
1500

BRIDES
MAIDS

$3 00 per 100
4 00 per 100

Cash Willi order, please.

THOMAS FOULDS, - Hoyl. Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

HERE THEY ARE

800 niETEOR, BOO RKIDE, 300 RRIDES-

1>IAID. 3(« I'EK I.E. .\ No. i stocli from 3ln. pots,
cutllDgfl struck In December, f 5.0O [ er 100.
500 RED AI.TEKNANTHEKAH, 1175 per 100.
Place your order at once.

0. L. REESE, Springfield, Ohio.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

HEADQUARTERS FOR

HARDY ROSES

We are now linokinpr ortlerB for Robps in
iar»fe lots at Reduced Prices. Write

(or particulKrs.

W. I T. SMITH CO., Geneva, N. Y.

Mention th« FlorUts' Exchange when writing.

ROS ES

METEOR, BRIDESMAin.

From 3 inch pots, $5.00 per 100.

T. E. BARTRAM, Landsdowne, Pa.

Mention the FioristB' Exchange when writing.

Per 100.

BRIDESMAID .... 3 in. pots . . $.5 CO
IVIETEOR, '2;iin.pots, $15al000 . . 2 00
BRIDESMAID . . . 2'^ in. pots. . 3 00

LA FRANCE, 1 yr. old plants, $30.00 a 1000

AMERICAN BEAUTY, lyr. old plants, 30

i"- liigh. t''han°5ooacc°e"pte4 $30.00 per 1000.

REINBERC BROS., 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago, III.

Mentinn th* FlorlBt*' Exchane© when writing.

AMERICAN BEAUTIES

STROPiC, CI,EAN, HEALTHV PI.AISX8,

S. C. NASH, Clifton, N. J.

from 2% in., 3 in., 3}^ in. and 4 in. pote,
$6.00 to $12.00 according: to quantity and size.

Mention the Plortsts' Exchange when writing.

Philadelphia Roses.

STRICTLY FIRST-CLASS CLEAN STOCK, n INCH.

MYERS & SAMTMAN, • - Wyndmoor, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia.

Uentlon the PlorUti

zehange when wrlUnc.

Weil grown, thrifty stock, from 2J^ inch pots
100 lOOO

'MAIDS, S3.00 $25.00
PERLES, 3.50 3O.O0

Also a few hundred 'Mums, Ivory, etc., 2% inch pots, $2.50 per 100.

WM. B. S/\NDS, Lake Roland, Baltimore, Md.

Mention the FlorlatB* Gxcbanee when wrltlns-

40,000 FIRST QUALITY FORCING ROSES!

READY FOR IMMEDIATE PLANTING.

Fully equal to those sent out the last seven years, first class and perfectly liealtliy In every respect.

Only selected growth from flowering shoots used in propagating.

VVOOTTON, LA FRANCE, AMERICAN BEAUTY, PRESIDENT CARNOT,

3 inch pots, $8 00 per 100. 4 Inch pots. $12.00 per 100.

METEOR, KAISERIN, SUNSET. BON SII.ENE, MERMET,

PERI.E, tJONTIER. MME. HOSTE. NIPHETOS. BRIDE,

BRIDESMAID, IlELLE SIEBRECHT, S Inch pols. {7.00 per 100. 4 Inch pot», JiO.OO per 100.

A tew thousand grafted BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, KAISERIN and PRESIDENT CARNOT,

3!-i; inch pots, $15.00 per 100.
Mention this paper. J. L. T~>TT .T .(Tisr EXoomsTDUX-g, Fa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrIUnB.

a»^sssssis»i^ss.»»98ia»$as»i$i»9a33333a»»»ss

POT ROSES

%
%

METEORS all sold out. We have still fine healthy
stock and line plants of the following plants. Order and
you will not regret it. . . .

American Beauty,

100

$5.00

1000
$45.00

too 1000

Bride, - - - $3.00 $25.00

Perle, - - -

4.00

30.00

'Maid, - - - 3.00 25.00

Meteor,

2.00

18.00

CASH OR REFERENCE.

K.

WIETOR BROS., 51 Wabash Avenue, CHIUGO, ILL

Mention tbe Florlstji' Elxcbansa wh«n writing.

670

The Rlorisxs' ExcHT^rMCE.

POUNDED IN 18S8.

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Snttred at New York Poat Ojjlce a$ Second ClaaaMatter
Published EVERY SATURDAY by

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SUBSCRIPTIONS:

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ADVERTISEMENTS!

Copy must reach this office not later than
Thursday in order to secure insertion in issue
of the following Saturday.

Bate, 81, (JO per inch. Special positions
eztia. Discounts on contracts of one month
or longer.

Orders from unknown parties must be accom.
panled by cash or satisfactory references.

Contents.

Books Recbivbd 671

Briefs fiir Busy Florists .... 673

Business Difficulties 671

Catalogues Keceived 665

Changes IN Business 666

Detroit, KouND About (Illus.) . . 672-3
Echoes FROM the Alleys . . . .675
Florists The, A Trade PioNKEit . .670

Hailstorms 666

Hints AND Helps 673

Nursery Department 672

NOHSEBY STOCit, Root Killing of . .672
Obituary:

Mrs. Lambert.G. F. Judd..I. S. Allen . 667

Personals 671

Question Box 666

KoADS, Good 670

Rose Seed Germinating . . . .668

Show at Boston 668

Roses, Treatment of 668

Etc. AT South Orange, N. J. , .668

S. A. P. IN New York IN 190) . . .670

Seed Trade Kepoht 665

Seedsmen, The, AND Free Seeds . . .670
Telegraph Code, A, for Florists, Nur-
serymen, Etc 670

Trade Notes:

Madison, N J., Pittsburg . . .673

Bos on, Uutfalo, CiuciDuati. New York,

Ottawa, Philadelphia, Si. Louis . . 674
Chicago. St. Paul 6i7

The right sort of trade paper is a per-
fect Klondike tor the shrewd and iip-to-
date advertiser. — V. Austin Bates' Criti-
cisms.

Superintendent Falconer, of Schenley
Park, has received a collection of eco-
nomic and other plants from .Jamaica,
selected by Mr. Falconer on lii.s recent
trip there.

Chancellor MacLean, whose eloquence
carried the .S. A. F. to Omaha last year,
has accepted the presidency of the Uni-
versity of Iowa. Before entering on his
new duties, Chancellor MacLean will go
abroad.

The C. B. & Q. Railway Company is
preparing ground for the erection of
seven more greenhouses at Aurora, 111.
The houses will be 20 feet wide and
range from 75 feet to 196 feet long.
Roses and shrubbery will be raised on a
large scale for dining cars and orna-
menting station grounds.

A very successful meeting of the Ameri-
can Park and Outdoor Art .Vssociation
was held at Detroit this week. The elec-
tion of otflcers resulted as follows: Presi-
dent, Charles M. Loring, Minneapolis;
secretary, Warren H. Manning. ISoston,
Mass.; treasurer, Edwin B. IlasUiII, Au'
burndale, Mass. Chicago was selected as
next iil.-ice of meeting.

Uesiilutiiin.s w.Tc passed recommending
that the .\ssciciMlion appoint a commit-
tee to consider the offering of prizes in
different cities, lor the improvement of
grounds about manufactories and homes,
and to offer suggestions for planting;
also the appointment of a committee to
correct the public advertising abuse as
far as po.ssible.

The delegates were most hospitably
entertained. Fuller particulars ne.xt
week.

The S. A. F. in New York in 1900.

The committee of the New York Flor-
ists' Club, at its meeting held Monday
afternoon last, set the machinery in oper-
ation looking towai'd securing the con"
vention of the S. A. F. for the first city
of the republic in 1900. A great deal of
enthusiasm on the subject was displayed
by the members of the committee pres-
ent, and it is very evident no stone will
be left unturned to bring about the ob-
ject desired. So far as has appeared on
the surface New York is the only candi-
date in the field; and without opposi-
tion, or even with it, should have a
" cinch," to use a sporting term.

There are many good and sufficient
reasons why the Metropolis should lie
selected as ne.\t year's meeting place of
the .National Society. .More than, a decade
has elapsed since theconveiition was hi Id
there, and during that time considerable
changes have oicurred; the then large
establishments have grown larger; new
and improved methods of greenhouse
construction have been put into success-
ful operation in its immediate neighbor-
hood; many new varieties in the staples
of our industry have their home or place
of introduction there; new methods of
growing have been instituted; a new
system of marketing has been estab-
lished; the new Botanical Garden will be
in form sullicient to be interesting; the
City itself lias become more of an object
of interest on account of the numerous
iiiilirovements both in buildngs and re-
construction of its highways, nieans of
transportation have been improved, and
the cliarges for conveyance thereon re-
duced, and hosts of other things "too
numerous to mention," all worthy the
attention of the trade.

Bnt what is more to the point than all
of the foregoing combined is the fact that
in the .Metrnpolis there can be assembled
if " Barkis is w illin'," the largest gather-
ing that can possibly be gotten together
of .S. A. F. delegates; the Society's great-
est memtiership being in the East, and
the biggest majority of that membership
within easy access of New York City.

For the carrying out of its specified
objects the Society has visited the lead-
ing cities on this continent, excepting,
perhaps, those located in the extreme
West and South; and as it is generally
considered the times are not yet ripe for
a visit to these localities the .Society can-
not do better Ihan again begin a cycle
similar to that which it has already
traveled. It is therefore meetand proper
that the first city should receive the asso-
ciation's tirst consideration, if for no
other purpose than in an endeavor to
retrieve its membership in New York
State, which has fallen off from the grand
total of 2i!;i in 1888 (when New York
City last had the convention) to 100 in
1898. True, many who were members in
18S8 have since " crossed the bourne,"
but hundreds more have swelled the flor-
ist throng in that locality within that
time. The possibilities, thei-efore, for the
S. A. F. at a New York meeting are great
as regards the good the Society can do
for itself, to say nothing of the benefits
to accrue to its members and to horticul-
ture generally.

The Seedsmen and Free Seeds.

Editor Florists^ Exchange-.

Will you ask for .signatures through
your columns to an agreement by the
seedsmen not to bid on future Govern-
ment seed rerjuirenients and not to sell
seeds to the successful bidder, it another
contract is let. We will gladly sign such
an agreement. If all the otliers do we
believe good will lie accomplished.

.J. A. EvEiiiTT, Seedsman.

Indianapolis.

The work of obtaining signatures to
!i,n agreement as set forth by our corre-
spondent, and previously suggested by
the Florists' Exchanoe (page 650)
should more properly be undertaken
within the trade itself, or by its represen-
tative organization, the .\inerican Seed
Trade ,\S8ociation. Such an agreement
should be for a term of years, and should
also contain a severe penalty clause for
violation of its provisions.

The result of this proposed agreement.
If effected, would be the inculcation of a

great moral lesson upon our Government,
our legislators and the people of the
country at large. It might not at once
put an end to the undesirable existing
conditions, but it would certainly miti-
gate them. We doubt whether the trade
could refuse to sell to Government, or an
oflicial thereof, but such i-ales.if they had
to be made (and we believe they would)
could be on a regular n holesale trade
basis; the element of competition would
be removed and prices sustained, inas-
much as no firm or firms would contract
with growers with an eye to bidding on
future Government supjilies, and by so
limiting their orders to normal refjuire-
ments over-production would not be
stimulated.

It might be found practicable to con-
struct said agreement so that the profits
arising from Government orders at
wholesale trade prices would go into a
common treasui'y to be disposed of as
the parties to the afonsuid agreement
should determine.

The above suggestions are, of necessit,y,
crude possibly, but it is our belief they
offer, in the rough, possibilities for the
accomplishment of desired results unat-
tHinable in the presentresort to petitions
which have proved ab.«olutely of not the
slightest avail.

Good Roads,

This is a subject in which all dwellers
in rural localities, florists included, are
(or should be) deeply iuterested. We
would therefore call attention to a very
useful bulletin (95) entitled "Good Roads
for Fanners" just issued by the U. S. De-
partment of Agriculture relative to this
matter, in which road-making is thor-
oughly dealt with. In the pamphlet in
ipiestion we are informed that the "State
of New Jersey is building more roads and
better roads for less money per mile than
any other State in the Union. Their
roads are now costing from 20 to 70
cent per sciuare yard. Where the telford
construction is used they sometimes cost
as much as 7;i cent per square yard. The
average cost of all classes of the roads of
that State during the last season was
about 50 cents per siiuare yard. The
stone was, as a rule, spread onto a depth
of 9 inches, which, after rolling, gave a
depth of about 8 inches. At this rate a
single-track road 8 feet wide costs about
.1f2,:U6 per mile, while double-track road
1-1 feet wide costs about .f 1.106 per mile,
and one 18 feet wide costs about .¥5,28ii
per mile. Where the material is sjiread
on so as to consolidate to a 4-inch laver
the 8-foot road will cost about .fl, 173
per mile, the 14-foot road about .i2, 058
per mile, while the one 18 feet wide will
cost about .12,640 per mile. The best
road for the farmer, all things being con-
sidered, is a solid, well-built stone road,
so narrow as to be only a single track,
but having a firm earth" road on one or
both sides. Where the traffic is not very
extensive the purposes of good roads are
better sei-ved b.v narrow tracks than by
wide ones, while many of the (ilijcitinna-
ble features of wide tracks are removed,
the initial cost of construction is cut
down one-half or more, and the charges
for repair reduced in proportion."

The following particulars regarding
the ornamental side of roadwaysare per-
tinent, and worthy of cousideration bv
all in the trade:

".\ot only should brush and weeds be
removed from the roadside, but grass
should be sown, trees iilanted, and a side
Iiath or walk be prepareil lor the use of
women, children, and other pedestrians
going to and coming from church, school
and places ot business and ainuseuient.
Country roads can be made far more use-
ful and attractive than they usually are,
and this may be secured by the expendi-
ture of only a small amount of labor and
money. Although such improvements
are not necessary, they make tlie sur-
roundings attractive and inviting, and
add to the value of property and the
pleasure of the traveler.

"If trees are planted alongside the road
they should be far enough back to admit
the wind and sun. Moststrmig growing
trees are apt to extend their roots under
the gutters and even beneath the road-
way if they are planted too close to the
roadside. Even if thev be planted at a
sate distance those varieties should be
selected which send their roots down-
ward rather than horizontally. The

most useful and beautiful tree corre-
sponding with these requii'ements is the
chestnut, ^\'liile certain varieties of the
pear, cherry, and mulberry answer the
same purpose. Where there is no danger
of roots damaging the subdrainage or
the substructure of the road some other
favorite varieties would be elms, rock
maples, horse chestnuts, beeches, pines
and cedars. Climate, variety of species
selected, and good judgment will deter-
mine the distance between such trees.
Elms should be .30 feet apart, while the
less spreading varieties need not be so
far. The trunks should be trimmed to a
considerable height, so as to admit the
sun and air. Fruit trees are planted
along the road.sides in Germany and
Switzerland, while mulberry trees may
be seen along the roads in France, serv-
ing the twofold purpose of food for .silk-
worms and shade. If some of onrmany
varieties of useful, fruitful, and beautiful
trees were planted along the roads in this
country, and if some means could be de-
vised for protecting the product, enough
revenue could be derived therefrom to
pay for the maintenance of the road
along which they throw their grateful
shade."

The Florist a Trade Pioneer.

The gradual invasion of the uptown
districts by storekeepers is a potent fact
to anyone who walks about .New York
with his eyes open. What is less gener-
ally known is that somehow or other
this invasion is always headed by the
florist. He is the pioneer of trade before
which society retreats into its fastnesses
on upper Fifth avenue, Riverside I'ark
and even beyond the city limits. No
sooner is the first floor of a block on
Lexington, Madison or Fifth avenue won
over to business than a florist stoie is
the first to open and u.sually the Hist to
close. The owner of the iiroperty is glad
enough to rent his rooms to a dealer in
flowers because his iiresence suggi sts the
neighborhood of wealth and fashion and
forms a pleasant intervening bridge over
which a residential quarter may pass
without too great a loss of respect into
the full liorrors of drug stores, bicyi le re-
pairing shops and saloons, k fashiona-
ble district may fairly lie held to retain
its peculiar flavor so long as the only
sign of commerce within it:s boi'ders is a,
neat little window bright with roses and
geraniums. Its advent may be the first
symptom of a final descent into the
morass of mere trade, but in itself a
flower storehas a gr.itifyingairof luxury
and festheticism not necessarily deroga-
tory to the exchisiveness of its new snr
roundings. One might hazard that in
virtue of these qualities a florist gets
some preference shown him in the matter
of rent. It is, at anv rate, remarkable
that of the hundred aiul one flower shops
that are opened every year to herald in
fresh territorial victories gained by trade
at the expense of society, barely one lasts
longer than six weeks. They arrive and
for a while make a brave display, consid-
ering the presumably small capital be-
hind them; then disappear to make way
for serious business. Their usefulness
seems to be in their fascination as a de-
coy to the more regular branches of com-
merce. Evidently, in New York trade
follows the flower, and this, after all, is
as it should be, ftir there is no city in the
world where flowers pla.v a greater part
in the exchanges of social life or fetch
higher prices than here. — Live Topics in
N. Y. Sun.

A Telegfraph Code for Florists,
Nurserymen and Allied Industries.

In July, by the A. T. He La Mare Print-
ing ami Publishing Co. Ltd., will be
issued .'1 Telegraph Code for the use of
florists, nurserymen and allied industries,
specially compiled tor the Florists' Ex-
change by William E. .\rnold, the well
known code maker. Practical men in all
lines ot the bu.sincss have been consulted
with a view to making a code that will
be ot the highest service to the trade, and
from the favor with which the proof
sheets have been received by those Horists
and others to whom the.y have been sub-
mitted, it would certainly appear as
though this code will obtain instant and
pernuuH'iit recognition from all our busi-
ness men. and take its place on the desk
as much an article of necessity as ink and
writir g paper.

The book is compact in size, with flexi-
ble cover, and printed on hard paper for
long wear. The price has been placed at
.1<2.50 for single iMipies, $25 per dozen.
Orders may be sent in now, and same
will be filled by or before July 15.

July 1, 1899.

The F=l.orists' Exchkngb.

671

BOOKS RECEIVED.

Our Gakdkns, by S. Reynolds Hole.
Publisliers, The Macmillan Company, 6G
Fifth avenue, New York City. Price .1>3.

The average work devoted to horticul-
ture or cognate subjects is, to tlie lay
mind, generally one of hard, dry facts,
monotonous and sometimes of but little
interest, hence anyone who is not thor-
oughly imbued with a love of the art is
apt to pick up such a work, examine it,
and layingit down, turn languidly away.
It seems to us that the venerable Dean of
Kochester, 8. Reynolds Hole, the author
of the book now before us, both in it and
in his previous valuable contributions to
the literature of horticulture, as for in-
stance his ••Rook About Roses" has
struck on fi happy style of giving
horticultural advice, whereby the
general reader becomes thoroughly
fascinated with the text, and be-
fore his reading of the book is con-
cluded he has unconsciously absorbed a
wonderful amount of sound instruction,
besides having had the agreeable feeling
of beingdelectablyentertained. In short,
a reading of books like those coming
from the pen of Dean Hole is a pleasure ;
and to our mind, such books are sure to
appeal to the people and are one of the
best means of inculcating and increasing
a love for the subject which the reverend
gentleman holds so dear and. so master-
fully handles.

In the opening chapter the authorgoes
in search of a specific purpose which a
garden is for. A school boy informed
him it was for "strawberries;" his
youuger sister suggests "croquet;" the
elder "garden parties," while thebrother
from 0.xford made a prompt declaration
in favor of "lawn tennis andcigarettes."
A middle-aged nymph replied with a
rapturous disdain of the ignorance which
presumed to ask : "for the soul, sir, for
the soul of the poet! For visions of the
invisible, for grasping the intangible, for
hearing the inaudible, for ..exaltations
above the miserable dullness of commou
life into the splendid regions of imagin-
tion and romance." A capacious gentle-
mau informed the author that nothing
in horticulture touched him {the gentle-
man) so sensibly as green peas and new
potatoes. At last the author found,
after persevering inquiry, that which he
sought — the "sympathy of an enthusi-
asm as hearty as my own, a brotherhood
and a sisterhood, who * * * were
devoted to the culture of tiowers,and en-
joyed from this occupation a large por-
tion of the happiness which is the purest
and surest we can know on earth — the
happiness of Home." In all these at-
tachments tliere was the same enthusi-
asm, the same tender patience which
watched the drooping plant, which
" would sit up all night with a sick cac-
tus," and the same proud exultation of
the owner, when the tiowers were in
bloom, as though he were the sole paten-
tee, and all their symmetry and perfume
his own idea.

The second chapter treats on "Igno-
rance" and its deterring influences. " An
immense majority of those who possess
large gardens are the passive slaves of
their gardeners, incapable of giving di-
rections, afraid to suggest them, lest
they should expose their ignorance."
The Dean recalls the time when he slept
the same placid, he might say porcine
slumber, in a condition of profound
ignorance, andenjoins all such to "shake
off dull sloth and early rise," to share in
the happiness which a greaterknowledge
brings. We jiass in rapid review the
chapters devoted to pioneers yi gardening
and to progress, and dwell interestedly
on that pertaining to the formation of a
garden, believing with the author that
"it one would win the approbation of
Nature's smile, you will never think to
thwart her, and only to alter or assist,
as she may teach you ; ever listening for
her instructions, and obeying the intima-
tion which she gives." To those who
thinktheycan improveNature theDean's
simile may prove interesting. He says
"I remember an under gardener who
carved flowers with his pocket-knife out
of turnips, chiefly the ranunculus, the
camellia and the tulip, and colored them
with stripes and spots of themostgorge-
ous hues; and 1 recall a day when, pass-
ing by the potting-shed, in which he was
exhibiting iiis splendid achievements to a
friend. I heard him say, 'They whacks
natur' — don't they,Dobbs'?' and Dobbs
replied, 'They whacks her easy.' In
the chapter treating on the component
parts of a garden various lists of suitable
trees, shrubs and plants are provided,
and their merits, adaptability and beauty
treated in a racy manner. Among these
subjects the Dean is evidently not so

much at home as he Is " among the
roses," to which a lengthy and most in-
teresting chapter is devoted. In taking
exception to several forms of existing
rose gardens, the Dean vindicates his
position to act as critic, and passes an
enlogium on himself as follows;

"And who are you," I hear the critic
say, with your

" I am Sir Oracle, and when I speak
Ltt no dog bark."

" Who made you Lord Chamberlain to
the Queen of Flowers'.' " I make answer
— because he who would guide others
must show his credentials. "If you
please, Mr. Critic, I am the man who in-
vented Rose Shows, and won many cups,
and wrote a book about roses, and am
the president of the National Rose So-
ciety, and for fifty-four years I have ad-
mired and studied the rose." And with
such credentials in his possession who
will impute to the venerable gentleman
ignorance of that whereof he speaks.
The Dean relates thefollowingiucideutas
an example of how his zealous loyalty for
her majesty the rose led him into error;
"I was requested by the chairman at
a great city dinner to propose 'The
Visitors,' with a special reference to some
of his guests from France. While I was
speaking I saw on the opposite side of
the table an elderly gentleman of im-
posing appearance, having his hair close
cut, with the exception of an enormous
white mustache. He wore over his
breast a broad, crimson ribbon, and I
said to myself, 'That's a .Mareehal of
France!' Accordingly, when I had dis-
posed of mv fellow-countrymen by assur-
ing them of the joy and honor of their
presence . . . I "proceeded to welcome
our friends from France with a polite
bow to the Mareehal, and finally ex-
pressed my special sympathies as a
rosarian intlebted to France for the in-
troduction of our most beautiful roses.
'It is no exaggeration to say,' I con-
cluded, turning with a sweet smile to
the Mareehal, that 'La Rose est la Reine
destleurs et la France est la Reine des
Roses.' 1 sat down and inquired tlie
name and title of the illustrious soldier,
and was told that he was a I.,ondon
pawnbroker, wearing his badge of office,
as president of a benevolent society."

Chapters follow in succession on The
Rock Garden, The Water Garden, The
Wild Garden, The Cottage Garden, The
Children's Garden, The Town Garden
and other gardens, in each of which
excellent hints are furnished.

The author closes his entertaining and
instructive volume with some pertinent
pointers for young gardeners. Some of
his axioms for a well formed garden are;
"Moregrass and less gravel; more flowers
and less bare soil; morecurves and fewer
straight lines and angles; more hardy
and not so many half hardy plants;
more arrangement and less disorder,
and more shrubs, evergreen and golden,
to cheer the ungenial day." And to
keep the garden always in the best con-
dition "the gardener must wage war
without armistice against weeds, slugs,
aphis, dirt and disorder; in time of
drought he must water freely — soaking,
not sprinkling the soil." The gardener
must be ever grateful, and in his grati-
tude generous to others. Let him not
forget amid his happy enjoyments the
hoHi)ital and the sick man's home.
"Freely ye have received, freely give.'

The book is well printed and illus-
trated, and the only drawback to its be-
coming a popular work seems to us to
be its price.

Among: the Magazines.

" The Foreign Mail Service at New
York" involves the handhng of many
millions of separate pieces in an incredi-
bly short time. How it is done is de-
scribed by an expert in the July Scrib-
ner's.

Robert Grant's Search-light Letter in
the .July Scribnei's is addressed "To a
Young Man Wishing to Become an Ameri-
can,"— a subject of great pertinence at
the present time.

The July Demorest's is an especially
seasonable number. There ismorefiction
than usual, there are threespecial fashion
articles, besides the regular Paris " Re-
view," and a delightful assortment of
short topics of interest are treated In a
brisk, sprightly manner. The leading
article deals with a subjectof widespread
interest to men and women throughout
the country, especially property owners.
It is a vigorous plea for "Village Im-
provement Societies," and gives an ac-
curate account and someexcellent photo-
graphs of the work done by the women
of the Honesville, Pa., Association.

Allen CH 682

aUenJ K 678

Alleu W8 678

Am GaideuiDg 676

Am JadooCo 677-80

Am Rose Oo 668

AschmaDD Q 677

BaderJ 6S2

Baker W J 678

Baldwin A J 676

BaUerFA 667

Barlram TE 669

Bassett & Washburn 67&
Bayersdorfer H * 00 682

Becker Fred 0 676

Beekert W 0 682

BergerHHftOc... 666
Blauvelt & Guttman 678
Bobbiuk k Atkins... 667

Bock W A 682

Boerner Fred 668

Boston Letter Oo 677

Brants Noe 66a

Brennemann J D. .. 669

Bnnyard HA 669

Burpee W A 4 Oo... 664

Carmody J D. 680

Carre WP 676

Cavanaugh Mrs M . . 676

Cefrey Letter Oo 679

ChinnickW J 676

Cleary S Co 663

Olucas&Boddlngton

Oo 663

Oonard & Jones Co .. 676

Cottage Gardens 663

Cowen'sNSons 68u

Oox SeedOo 664

Orabb & Hnnler 667

Oralg Bobt « Son ... 669
Crowl Fern Co.. . 6T9
Cunningham J. H.. 676
OulFlowerExchange 678

Davis A B & Son 665

Dean Boiler Co 67,i

Deming Oo 680

Deutsche Gartner

Zeitung 680

Dletsch A & Oo 681

Dillon J L 669

Dingee & Oonard Co. 669

Dodge G H

Dorner F & Sons Oo. 676

Dreer Hy A 681

Dumont&Co 678

Edwards & Docker.. 679

EhretF 679

ElchbolzH 676

EiseleO 682

Elsele ja 6;il

Elizabeth NureeryOo 666
Elliott Wm *: Sons.. 664

Elliott W H 679

Ellis & PoUworth... 68i)
EUwanger & Barry.. 667
Ilmmans Geo M — 682
Fairview FloralCo.. 6T6

FausiHQ S Oo 677

F & F Nurseries . ..667
Florist Hail Ass'n... 68U

Foster LH 682

Foilds T 6ii9

Fryer E 676

Geiger OK 676

Germain Fruit Co. . . 665

Gibbons H W 680

Glblln&Oo 680

Goodell L W 606

Gorton&Lldgerwood

Oo 681

Greene 4 DnderhlU 676

OunlherWH 678

Hammond B 6S0

Hargedine E O 667

HartM A 678

Heiss J B 668

HenneckeOOo 680

Herr AM 668

Herrmann A 682

Herzog Wm 667

Hesser W J 666

Hews A H 4 Co 680

Hicks & Orawbuck.. 678

HilUnger Bros 68u

Hill Ea4 Co 679

Hillborn WT 669

HippardE 681

Hitchings 4 Oo 681

Holbrook Bros 675

Helton 4 Hunkel Oo 678

Horan E 0 678

HornorC B & Son.. 667
Hort'l Advertiser... 677

Hulsebosch Bros 665

Internat'l Heater Co 680

InsallB 676

Jackson EB 676

Jackson J H 680

Jackson 4PerkinsOo 669

Jacobs 8 4 Sons 681

Jennings EB 666

Johnson 4 Stokes... 664

Jones H T 669

Joosten OH 664

Kastlng Wm F 679

KelseyHP 679

Kennlcotl BrosCo.. 679

Kilbouin R 668

Knapper A 675

KuehnO A 678

Lager 4 Hurrell 669

LangjahrAH . ... 678

Index of Advertisements.

Lang J 678

Ley J H 675

Liuthicum J 8 667

LocklandLumberOo 668

-77
Logan Ave.G'liouses 676

LongDB 679

Lord 4 Bnrnham Co 6>il

Lyilecker T W 669

MacDonald 4 Mc-

Manus 678

Mad>rP 676

M'f'r's Rubber Co.. 680
McCarthy N F 4 00. 678

McFadden E 0 675

McKellar4Wlntersoiit.78

Meebau 0 E 669

MerkelO 4 Son 682

Meyer J O 4 Oo 677

Michel P4 BOo 679

MillangF 678

MillerG L 676

Minor WL 667

ModelPlantSlakeCo 677
Moninger John 0 »-o 680

MoonSO 666

Moon WHCo 667

Morris Floral Co.... 668

Moss O M 679

Murphy Wm 676

Myers 4 Oo 681

Myers & Samtman.. 669

Nash SO 669

Nat'l I lorists* Board

ofTrade 680

NationalPlantCo... 669
N YOutFlowerOo.. 678
NTMktGABsn.... 664
Newport Nursery Co 667

Niessen L 679

Urmsby E A 680

Ouwerkerk P 667

Peacock W P 666

PennockSS 678

Pierce K O Co 680

Pierson F R Co 663

Pittsburg OutFlower

Oo 678

PilzonkaG 667-76

Plant SeedOo 664

PullenA 607

Quaker City Mach Co 680

Hackbani O A 670

Rawlings El 676

Rawson WW&Oo.. 664

Reck J 676

Heed 4 Keller 679

ReeseO L 669

ReeserO A Oo 669

Reinberg Bros.... 669-79

Renard Jos 676

Reynolds A L 669

ulcksecker Ohas H. . 659
Rlder-EricBBOn En-
gine Oo ,... 681

Ripperger Geo 677

RoemerF 661

Rolker A4 Sons. . .664-79

RoseMfgOo 677

Kupp J F 664

Sands W B 669

Schiller J L 666

Schmidt J 0 675

SchmitzFW 0 664

SchultheisA 676

SchwabeOO 668

Scollay Jno A 681

Sea cuff Nursery... 667

Seawanhaka Ghs 676

Shellroad G'h'se Oo. 666

Sheridan W P 678

Siebrecht4 Son.. 699-82

SkabcuraDlpCo 677

Smith N 4 Bon 676

Smith W&T Co.... 669
Smooth On Mfg Oo. 680

SoltauO 4 00 666

So Cat Acclimatizing

Assn 666

Stearns A T Lum Oo 680
StLouisOntFlow'rCo 679
StoothotI U A 4 Co.. 673
Storrs 4 Harrison Oo 667
Stumpp 4 Walter Oo 664

Sutherland Q A 678

Suzuki 4 lida 664

Taylor E J 669

Taylor F A 667

Thorburn J M & Co. 664
Traendly 4 Schenck 678
Van Home Griffin

&Co 680

Vaughan's Seed

Store 664-66

Vincent RJr4 Son... 667
Vredenbiirg 4 0o... 677
Watson T R .... 667
Weathered TW Sons. 676

WeberOS4Co 680

Weber H 4 Sons.... 676

Weeber 4 Don 664

Welch Bros 678

Whilldin Pottery Co 680

Wletor Bros 669-79

Williamson R 669

WlttboldGeo 682

Wolf AQ4Bro 681

Wood Bros 667

Young J 678

Young TJr 678

Zirngiebel D 666

PLANTS, SEEDS,
BULBS. FLOWEKS,

Abutilon 663-76

Acalypha 663

Achyrantbes 676

Ageratum 667-76-82

Alternanthera.. 669-75-76
-82

Alyssum 676-82

Ampelopsis 68'2

Aquatics 676

Araucarias 663-8"2

Asparagus. . .666-67-68-76
-79-82

Asters 676

Azaleas 667

Begonias 666-68-76-82

BrcwalUa 663

Bulbs (not specifical-
ly indexed... 664-66-82

Calceolarias 664

Callas 666

Cannas . .665-67-68-69-75

Carnations 669-76

Chrysanthemums. 667-69

-76-76-82
Cinerarias . . 664-66-76-76

Clematis 665-67

Coleus. . . 667-68-76-76-82

Coemos 676

Crotons 669

Oryptomeria 665

Cupbea 667-76

Cut Flowers 678-79

Cycas 664-79-82

Cyclamen 664-76

C;yperu3 676

Dahlias 666

Dracasnas. . . 663-66-76-82

Echeveria 682

Ferns . 663-66-67-76-76-79
-82

Flcus 667-82

Freesia, 664-66-82

Fuchsias 667-76

Geraniums .663-67-76-76
-82

Gladioli 665

Grevillea 666

Heliotrope 667-76

Hibiscus 676

Hyacinths 663

Hydrangeas.. . .663-67-68

Impatiens 676

Ivy 676

Lantanas 667-76

Laurus 663-67

Leaves and Sprays. . 679

Liliuma 664-67

Lily of the Valley... 664

Manettia 676

Marantas 676-82

Mignonette 665-82

Moon Vines 667

Musa 665

Mushroom Spawn. 664
-77

Nasturtium 676

Nlerembergia 667

Orchids 669

Pffionias 667

Palm8.663-65-66.67-69-76
-76

Pansies 664-65

Petunias 676

Pilea 676

Pinks 676

Primulas 664-66-68-76-76
-81

Rhododendrons 667

Roses . . .667-69-75-76-82

RuBselia 663

Salvia 666-76-82

Seeds (not specifi-
cally Indexed) . .664-66
-82

Belaginella 676

Shrubs (not sped
fically indexed).667-76

Small Fruits 666-67

Smilai 667-68-69-76

-76-82

Spirrea 687

Swainsona 666

Trees 667-69

Vegetables. .667-68-76-76
-82

Verbenas 667-76

Vlncas 676

Vines and Climbers
(not specifically

indexed) 667-76

Violets 667-76-76-82

MISCELLANEOUS

Auctioneers 663-78

Baskets 669-80

Board ofTrade 680

Boilers 676-80-81

Books 604-76-79

Boxes 679

Business Opportuni-
ties 666

Out Flowers, Whole-
sale and commis-
sion Dealers 678-79

Exhibitions 679

Fertilizers 664-77-80

Florists' Letters. .677-79
Florists' Supplies... 678

-79-82
Flower Pots, Vases,

Tubs etc 678-80

Frutt and Flower

Plates 677

Glass 675-80

Glazing Points 681

GreenhouseOon-

Btructlon 681

Greenhouse Lumber 677

-80-81
Greenhouse Requi-
sites 680-81

Hail Insurance 680

Help Wanted 666

Hose 680

Insecticides 673-77-80-82

Mastica 680

Metal Designs 682

Moss 669

Newspapers 677-80

Peat 669

Pipes, Joints and

Valves 680-81

Pumps 081

Putty 681

Sale or Rent...- .. 666

Sash 66S-75-81

Situations Wanted.. 666

Sprayers 680

Stakes 664-77

Stationery 666-79

Tile 680

Tools, Implements

etc 680-81

Tying Material 677

Ventilators 676-80-81

Wants 666

Wire Designs.. .678-79-82

Business Difficulties.

Hiram E. Barrows, florist, Brockton,
Mass., is a bankruptcy petitioner. His
liabilities are $8,434.14 and as.sets
f3,700.

Reader, this Is j-onr colunHi. Let us know
what you are doing. It will keep your name
before your fellow-craftsmen and interest
many.

Chester, Pa.— Thomas Delahunt has erected
a storage house for his flower pots.

Newbaryport, Mass. — E. W. Pearson is add-
ing to bis greenhouse establishment.

"Wilkesbarre, Pa.— B. F. Dorrance is erect-
ing a large extension to his greenhouses.

Hartford, Conn.— A permit has been issued
to James Young for the erection of three
greenhouses, 20x75 feet.

Holten ci Hunkel Co., 457 Milwaukee street,
Maas & Woeltlng of the Wernich Seed Co., say
that they have had a very good trade this
season. J- E. K.

Utica, N. T Roderick Campbell's green-
house property, at the corner of Genesee street
and the Cemetery Road, was sold at mortgage
foreclosure sale last week The property was
purchased by the mortgagee, Elon G. Brown
for $1 100 and is now again upon the market.

Bensonhurst, N. Y J. Richman intends

to erect three greenhouses, each 1.50x20 feet,
in which will grow roses, carnations and bed-
ding stock ; also a mushroom house of brick,
built underground, on the European plan,
with slate benches tier and tier along the
walls.

Mllwankee Adam Currle and family left

last Saturday per S. S. Furnessia, of the
Anchor Line, for Glasgow, on a visit to his
native heath. His brothers are decorating
their stores for the great floral carnival this
week at which Governor Roosevelt, of New
York, is to preside.

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The Ri-Orists' Excht^nge.

T.

Oermaiitown, Pa.— Thomas Meeliaii
& Son will build a greenhouse, oO x 1 :i
feet.

Reading, I'a.— W. Uaysor has bought
live acres of Krinmil near I'liui'iiixville,
and will ciigaKc iiithoniM-HiTy anil ti'iick-
iu;; bumiie8.s.

The Forest Tent Caterpillars.—

These pests liave Iiccmiiik^ so (k'structivc
ill Schoharie anil Oswi-^o Conntii'.s, .Now
York State, that a spirial I'tniTKi'iii-y bul-
letin on the subject of cuntMilliiiK tliiMii
has been iSMunl by tlic Kntiiiiiolo^;n-al
Division of the Cornell University Kxiiorl-
ment Station. Jarring the trees, and des-
truction of the pests is recommended.
I'rofessor Bailey has also sent H. P.
(ioiild, an expert in spraying, into the
affected districts.

Hardy Chrysaiithomuins. — When
hardy chrysantheniuins are spoken of,
it is" usually in reference to that class
known as iioinpons — snialMlowered va-
rieties, ranging in size from less than an
inch to three inches in diameter. They
are exceedingly popular as an old-fash-
ioned flower, and can be seen in almost
all old gardens, making a most satisfac-
tory subject for Fall display. As in many
other ciiHca, the effect is best where there
is a number of one variety in a group,
and as one plant increases with great
rapidity in one season, this is not difrunilt
to have. It is not generally known Ih.it
many of the large-llowering varidirs
generally grown under glass are quite
hardy yet it Is the case. They ought to
be tested more largely in this direction.

Allegheny Hollyhocks.— -The new

Allegheny hollyhock introduced about
three years agocontinues to tind popular
favor, the only objection with some being
that they are but semi-double. But this
very feature recommends them in many
instances, as the solid rosette of the old
type is thought too regular to be really
pretty, ('erlainly, the more loosely
formed, fringed iietals of the .Mlegiieiiy
are very attractive, then the growth is
more desirable, being bolder and mori'
leafy and growing on into the I-'all, i)ro-
ducing flfiwers much longer than the old
type. Their effect in borders and beds is
very great, and they can hardly be used
in too large nuantities in the back-
ground; infact.an almost unbroken row
of assorted colors is ipiite n feature.

Japanese Owarl' Evergi-eeiis. — It is

tliegenei-al (iMiili'iicy of trees to grow in
an upright course, more or less, and if
prevrnteil from following their ways,
there is a check to tin- vitality and conse-
quent dwnrfuess of tlie plan! may follow.
This principle is made use of Iiy the.Iap-
anese in the case of their evergreens. Tlie
little (dd dwarf jjlants calculated to be
from 10(1 to .^lOO years old are usually
cominon plants, species of retinospora.
Arlior vitie and pine. Tlie mode of train-
ing tliein is very siniiile, only requiring
th(* patient persistency \\'iiii:li tie- -lapaii-
ese are able to give. A healths young
plant is taken in hand .and twisted into
every concei\-able shape to stop the
natural growth, being held in position
by what may be termed S])liiits. The
arch is also used to some extent in ni.Mk-
ing forms of animals, where a |)liable and
longer branch Is needed.— S. Mendiclson
Mbkiian.

The Root-Killing: of Nursery Stock.

fCfiid Ity Fri>f. IS. S. Ooff, of IViscotisiii, bejoye
American Association o/ Nurserymen, ai fitncy
jSr,Q, nieetini;.

The effects of the past Winter upon
nurs(^ry stock In the Northwest are
already too familiar to many of us. .Stat-
ing the results In brief, where the ground
was bare of snow at the time of the
severe freeze, and this includes a tract of
country covering several thousands of
square miles, one, two and three-year-old
fruit trees are more or less root-killed; in
many cases, the loss is complete. The
damage has not been confined to the niir-
sor.vmen, anil It will not stop with tlie
nurserymen, for much injured stocli has
doubtless been ])lanteil by would-be fruit
growers. The damages have not, as a
rule, shown nnteli respect for varieties.
Kxiiosure. soil, or other unknown eondi-
tloiiH sii-m generall.\' to have been more
potent. Trees growiuii on sod liave
probaiiiy escaped more often than those
on cultivated ground, and those In poorly
cultivated nurseries have o'teii fared bet-
ter than those in well-cuUlvated ones,
but in many cases of apparent eipial ex-

posure, certain trees have been taken and

1 1 tilers left.

I can, of course, say nothing at this
time to mitigate the los.se8 that have
already taken place, hut a somewhat
thorough investigation has revealed some
facts that mav be .valua.lile as a guide
to the future. It is true that tlie hliz-
zaril has left in its train a host of anom
alies that cannot be explained li.v any
experience or precedent. .Many varieties
and species that have heretofore been
considered not fully hardy have passed
the ordeal with less damage than others
that have been considered iron-clad. But
amid much confusing testimony a few
principles seem to Ije brouiiht out that it
is worth our while to consider.

The widespread destruction of roots

groups, it would in a few generations at
most come near enough true from seed
for all purposes of grafting. If it can be
shown that trees thus grown are better
aide to endure Winters like the past, the
demand for the trei'S would doubtless
soon create a supply of the seed. In like
mnnner, we sliiiulil expeiiinent witiitlie
sand cherry ,ind the wild red cherry as
stocks for the cherr.v. and we should con-
fine the jjlum to Americana stocks.

It is d ingerous to leave the ground of
the nursery bare during Winter. Several
correspondents have stated that nu i seiies
and young orchards that had been
allowed to grow up to weeds last Au-
tumn suffered less from root-killing than
those that were well cultivated. This
means that the nursery sliould have a

Dwapt Fruit Trees.
Peach Tree, palmettc oliliqiie, with rc^ersinij limbs. .See Text, p.ige 655, issue of Jdne u-^

lirings liome very forcibly a fact that has
been too often overlooked, viz.. that in
the lireeding of liardy fruit trees, we liave
two distinct problems in lianil, i, e., to
produce a hardy top and a hardy root
to support it. .Veither is safe without the
other. We have been trusting to nature
to protect the roots b,v snow, but the
past Winter is a most effectual reminder
that this [irotectionisnot to be depended
upon. We have said much about our
ironclad apples, forgetting that, likethe
Merrimac in Keliellion days, our armor
])lates reached only to the ground line.
The little Yankee Monitor at an ojipor-
tune moment was able to slip in a Iiicky
sliot throngii untu'Otected planking of
the Merrimac, and tlius to decide the fate
of the rebellion and of slavery, .lack
Frost has acted the part of the Monitor
the past Winter, and as the result, many
of our nurseries have shared the fate of
the .Merrimac. Tlie moral is el ar enough,
however ditlii'ult it may be to cari'.v out.

cover crop during Winter, and, this, in
turn, encourages damage from mice. We
can easil.v secure the cover crop Ijy sow-
ing oats about the middle of .\ugust, and
the mice could jirobably be ]ireveiiteil liy
sowing corn soaked in a solution of
strvchnine at the commencement of
Winter.

All means should beused to cause snow-
to remai'i uiion tlie ground of the nursery
during Winter. If half of the snow that
actually fell up to Februar.v the past
Winter, in southern Wisconsin could have
been retained, it w'ould proViabl.v have
lieeii enough to saveourniirseries. Plant-
ing fruil stock on north slopes that are
traver.seil east and west liy frequent ever
green winilbrea,ks would go far toward
accomplishing this end. k. cover crop on
the ground would still further encourage
the snow to remain.

The superior hardiness of theraspberry,
as compared with the blackberry, has
been strikingly brought out in a multi-

Dwarf Fruit Trees.
Peach Ti'ce Cm-Jon, showing single oblique traiiiini;. .See Text, page 65^, issue of June ...i.

and it throws a vast responsibility upon
our experiment stations.

The roots of the crab apple are hardier
than those of the common ajiple. Had
apfile stock generall.v Iieen gro\\'n on
ci-ab seedlings instead of common ap(df
seedlings, tlie dainnge from root killing
would i(roliabl.\' li.uve Iteen gre.-itly re-
diK-eil. Would not sredlings grown from
vigorous kinds of crabs like tlie Virginia
be preferable fin- root or crown grafting
to thoseof the common apple? Tlie seeds
could not, of course, be obtained so
clieapl,\' at the present time, but the crabs
are ver.v prolilic and nurser.vlilen could
easil.v grow tlieir own seed. By growing
the S'irginia crab from seed, in isidated

( tide of cases, M;in,\- have reported almost
total destruction of the blaeklierry, while
the raspberry was com]iarativei,v little
injured. The Loudon raspben-.v among
reils and the Older .'iinong blacks lia\'e
established their claims for rem.arUahle
Iinriiiness, and if we might judge from the
past Winter only, there woulil seem little
necessity for giving tliese varieties pro-
tection in tile Ndrtiiwest. Indeed, the
iinportrtnce of prntection for tlie riilnis
fruits has suffered a serious bh^w tlie
past Winter, for man.\' unjn-otec'ed plan-
tations, escaped with as little harm as
others that were well iirotected. There
is great danger that this unique example
will be wrongly interpreted, and that

many will make it an excuse tor omitting
protection in the future. But we should
remember that it is not the severe cold
that is usually most damaging to the
canes of the rubus fruits, but rather the
alternate freezing find thawing to which
they are exposed in comparativel.v mild
weather. It is the experience of many
extensive Wisconsin growers that it pays
to protect tlie raspberr.v and blackberry,
even in comji;irali\i'l.\" mild \\iiiters.

Should root iiijiiieii trees be sold? This
is a xiractical question, and one wliicli it
seems to me admits of an easy answer.
The injury generall}' proceeds from the
tips of the roots backward. If only the
fibrous roots are killed, the trees may be
transplanted with as much safet.y as If
no injury had occurred, for the Hbrous
roots are mostly sacrificed in transplant-
ing by our present systems. It would be
better for the tree if the fibrous roots
could be saved, for the roots, if in a
healthy condition, should be alive to the
ti|is. Hut I do not know that it is much
worse to have the small roots frozen off,
than to have them cut off with the spade
or digging machine. I think as much
harm may result from digging healthy
roots after they havecommenced growth
ill .S]iring, as from a moderate amount of
damage by freezing in the soil. But trees
that siiow' damaged roots after they are
dug should certainly not be sold as sound
stock.

What of the future? Shall those of our
iHirscrymen that find themselves cleaned
out of fruit stock continue to plant? I
spent some hours looking over a nursery
in southern Wisconsin with the proprie-
tor, and after seeking in vain for a single
fruit tree that had a live root, he sur-
jiriscd me b.v saying, "I believe that this
Spring is th-^ time to plant heavily of
nurser.v stock." While I was surprised, I
thiiilv he was quite right. The dein aid
for iiiirser.\" stock hasnotbeen root-killed,
and Winters like the past are certainly
not coming every year, though they are
liable to come an.v year.

We should profit as much as possible
b.v the experience and be better prepared
fiir it next time. Root-killing is probably
not so rare an occurrence as some sup-
pose. Probably more or less of it occurs
every Winter when the ground is bare for
any considerable time, but so long as it
affects only the fibrous roots, it is often
unobserved. Man.v nurserymen suppose
that the death of the fibrous roots in
Winter is a normal occurrence, but this is
lirobably an error. In the Spring of
1. SOS, after a remarkably mild Winter for
Wisconsin. I examined the roots of nearl.y
all of the trees and shrubs commonly
grown In the nurseries of our .State and
failed to find a single instance in which
aii.\ large part of the roottips were dead.
'I he S|jriiig just past, I again examined
the roots of many of those same species
and found that in only a few of them did
tlie root growth start from the tips. In-
deed, the only ease found of a fruit tree
that started growth from the tip was a
s ngle specimen of the Whitne.y crab. Sev-
eral roots of the Virginia cralj were found
to have started growth very close to the
tip, but in no case examined were the
root tips alive. In the ver.v hardiest spe-
cies, however, as the Iiox elder, the hard
maple and the elm, the root tips were
alive, I should add, however, that in
certain cases, individunl specimens of
almost all trees have been root-killed at
Madison, the past Winter.

Round About Detroit.

One of the many trips to be taken out-
side of li«troit is ihat to Mt. t'lemens,
called the liatli City, and noted for its
mineral waters of great curative projier-
ties; and no one can put in four Iiours of
greater jn-otit and pleasure than b.v tak-
ing a car on the Kapid Hallway which
)iasses theCit.v Hall at live minutes past
the half and even hour. Or, better still,
make uji a party and .secure a specialcar,
run out to Connor's Creek and visit the
greenhouses of J. F. Sullivan, which are
well worth seeing. Mr. Sullivan grows
a general collection of stock to supply his
downtown store. After spending an
hour here board the car and away for
Mt. Clemens, passing along the line of
one of the oldest roads in Michigan, an
old Indian trail, which is now a thiekl.v
settled SI reet for the entire 20 miles be-
tween tile two cities.

.\rriviiig at Mt. Clemens proceed to the
largest greenhouse plant in Michigan,
tliat of .1. Breitme.ver ^^- Sons, consist-
ing of 22 liouses heated b.v steam, with
crude oil as fuel. This liljint is located
on the banks of the Clinton river, and the
spot is a most liieititiful one. lOver.vone
iiia.\' feel sure of a warm welcome here.

.lust across the way we find K. Klegge,

July 1, 1899.

The F-l-orists' Exchange.

673

who raises more violets aiitl better ones
thau anyone within a hundred miles;
and ten minutes' walk will take us to the
new iilant t)f .James Ta.x lor, whose houses
are models of eonsi ruction ami are used
for growing carnations for the trade.

In case anyone has a touch of rheuma-
tism there are seven large bath houses
where for the small sum of 50 cents a
cure is guarantt-ed.

The fare for the round trip is "lO cents,
but a special rate will lie made to florists
wishing to visit the " liath City,"

Arrangements were completed at the
last meeting of the local club to extend
our boat ride to "The Flats," or as it is
mure properly called the "Venice of
America:" and at the Star Island House
to give everj one of the party, whether it
consists of 400 or 1,200, a fish supper of
beauties that have been caught within
20 minutes of cooking time. As the din-
ing room of this house can accommodate
nso people, all can be sure of a treat.
There are bowling alleys, billiard tables,
etc.. in separate Ijuildings and a large,
beautiful lawn on which one can r. st and
view the boats on the lakes, for every
craft sailing ou the lakes must go within
200 feet of the Star Island House; and
there is no time of the day or night when
there is not some large vessel in sight.

The residents of " The Flats "are a very
cosmopolitan crowd; one ma.r see there
the club house of the rich adjoining the
shanty of some mechanic. The land is
all made land and some of the houses are
not upon land at all, being built on piles;
but the place must be seen to be appreci-
ated.

All that will be necessary in order to
enjoy this elegant trip and supper, will
be to attend the convention at Uetroit,
become a member of the .S. A. F., for this
you must do as the badge of the Society
will be the ticket for the trip.

Will the various bowling and gun clubs
please corresjiond with the secretary of
our club so that we can make all arrange-
ments beforehand. Address R. Flower-
dny, Detroit, Mich.

If you have not already applied for
space in the trade exhibit do so at once,
for this is to be the banner meeting of the
S. A. 1-^., in poiut of attendance.

Rag.

In Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois,
Wisconsin, Kentucky and Canada, where
I have just been, all expect to be well
represented .-it the S. A. F. ConventiciTi in
Detroit, in Augu.st next. I believe it will
be one of the l.irgest gatheringsof florists
ever held. .1. E. Killk.n.

BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS.

Cai!N.\t[o.\s in the Be.xciies that are
.still producing flowers .should be helped
as much as ]iossible by keejung them as
cool as is obtainable. This can only be
brought about by shading and ventilat-
ing, and if the whiting on the glass has
been washed awa.v by the rain or was
not distributed all over the glass in the
beginning the work should be done again
so as to exclude the sun's rays. A house
that is shaded will produce much larger
flowers than one not shaded, and if the
watering and syringing bedoneaccording
to the wants of the plants only their
floweringjierioil willextend over a longer
time also. Where shiiiling has proved un-
favorable to carnutions such results have
been brought about by the houses being
kept too damp, owing to those in charge
not realizing the difference of treatment
required between shaded and unshaded
houses. Where the plants are through
flowering and the benches are not needed
for any other crop, it is advisable to
throw out the old plants at once and
give the house a thorough cleaning.
Opinions differ as to whether or not soil
should be changed every year, and there
is no doubt tliat it depends mostl.y upon
how the soil is treated. By turning it
over now and letting it thoroughly dry
out and sweeten until the young stock
from tile field is ready to come in there
need be no fear of using the same soil fin-
two or even three .vears, if enough well
rotted manure be added yearly to pre-
vent it from becoming itnijoverished.

Fuchsias intended for stock plants for
next year should be set aside and, if nec-
essary, given another potting so as to
secure good, strong plants before letting
them dry down.

Gladioli.— Do not let your gladioli
spikes spoil for the want" of tying up.
Where they have been planted "in rows
the simplest and best method is to drive
a stout stake into the ground at each
end, also ;it intervals of eight or ten feet,
then run a string along both sides of the
row, dra wingthe string tight and fasten-
ing it securely to each stake.

(iLoxiNiAS are about the prettiest
flowering pot plants wehave for Summer
use and they thrive best in a warm,
moist atmosphere; but as they begin to
flower they should be put into a cooler
house wliere they will bust much longer.
A watering with weak litpiid manure
occasionally will increa.se tlie size of the
blooms and also be of much benefit to
the bulb if wanted for forcing another
yea r.

Oxalis.— For outdoor use later on
knock out a few (jf the dried off plants of
these and start some of the largest bulbs
in :i-inch pots. Use a pretty rich light
soil. Some of the plants will be in flo« er
inside of a month. They can be u.sed as
bedders to taketheplacesof plants which
die off as the resultof warm weather; for
instance, ten week stocks, lobelias and
pansies. Oxalis liowiei, O. hirta rosacea
and one which goes under the name of

compact growing gentian wort which
gives a very good account of itself for
Winter-flowering in a moderately warm
house. The flowers are bluish-purple
with yellow stamens protruding from the
center of the flower. It doesn't have the
provoking habit of some of the gentians
in closing its flowers during the latter
part of the day. Seed sown now will
make fine growth by the Fall. As soon
as the -seedlings are large enough thev
may be plunged in a frame where they
will need but little attention, as they d"o
not suffer from an occasional drying out.
Another good blue flower for the same
purpose is the Browallia elata; it should
be sown about this time and given an
occasional pinching. It will flower dur-
ing the Winter in a cool house.

Primula sinensis instead of being-
potted off into small pots as soon, or
shortly after, germinating, will give bet-
ter results if they are pricked off around
the edges of four or five-inch pots until
they get to be of a size sufficiently large
to take care of themselves in thumb pots.
The condition of the soil rtmnd the edge

(). crydentelles are all very suitable for
this kind of work. Plants which were in
bloom during the Winter and Spring may
be started just as soon as dried off.

Adiantiim cuneatum.— Old and un-
sightly plants of this and its allied forms
may be subjected to a little heroic treat-
ment by cutting off all the fronds and
standing the pots "u a shady ]ilace where-
they will get no water for aiiout a couple
of weeks. Esamine the bases of the
fronds for slugs, also beneath the rims of
the pot.s— a favorite lodging place. By
the time the soil is well dried out the
young fronds will have commenced to
show them.selves. These will serve as an
indication as to how the plants should
be split up previous to repotting. In
potting use a loam which is apt to get
liard after watering. This, with sandy
peat and leaf mould mixed togither in
eiiual proportions, w-ill give sati.^actory
re.-4ults. In starting the jih-ints thi-y will
not suffer by having the house almost
without shade.

Kxacum afiiue Is the name of a little

of a large pot is almost certain to be
more favorable for the production of
roots than when the plants are dibbled
into the center of a small pot. When the
seedlings have made four or five leaves
they may be given thumb pots, or tlu-y
may be left until large enough to occupy
three-inch. An airy position near the
glass, with shade, suits them exactly.

Cyclamen.^ at this season should get
all the ventilation pos-ible, together
with shading during the hottest parts of
the day. The best shading device is prob-
ably a piece of thin cloth fixed to a roller
so that it ma.v be easily stretched over
the ttlass when necessary. A i-aised bed
of ashes with a structure of wood to suj)-
port the sash, the sides and ends giving
an abundant supply of air, is just as
nearly perfect as one can have it. As
soon as the seed 'lugs show medium-sized
roots at the sides of the ball, another
shift siiould be given. Cinders small
enough to go through a two-inch sieve,
with the fine material removed, forms an
excellent drainage and prevents worms

working their way through the hole into

the pot.

Kubber Plants, which are grown all
Summer in a house with a moist, high
temperature, have a very different ai>-
pea ranee from those which are grown
out-of-doors in the full sun, and the dif-
ference is by no means in favor of the-
house-gro-nn plants. The leaves are
naturally weaker, without the well de-
veloiieil ap]iearanceof theoutdoor grown
plants, and if the root conditions of the
outside plants are perfect with a good
mulch over the sunken pots the growth
will be every bit as rapid, if not more so,
with theaddition of a constitution whicli
enables them to stand a whole Winter in
a dwelling house without injury. The
variegated rubbers are indoor plants, as
they are apt to get scorched by the sun's
rays unless given a partially shaded situ-
ation. For keeping stock plants of these
variegated varieties it will be found a
good plan to have them in rather small
|)ots and encourage roots from the stems
especially from those of old plants. These
stem roots when they get among a mix-
ture of manure and moss between the
pots, or even among wet gravel, make
astonishing- growth, causing the plants
to give an abundant supply of material
for cuttings, which they are otherwise
slow to do w-hen grown in the ordinary
w-ay. Cuttings notched for a few weeks,
taken off and placed in sand with a brisk
bottom heat, root quickly. Rubberplants
will keep in a dormant state even in a
liigli temperature, with abuudant hu-
niiditv in the atmosphere, by being kept
dry at the root. (i. W. O.

Madison, N. J.

The regular meeting of the iloriis
County Uardeners and Florists was held
in Masonic Hall on Wednesday last.
I'resident Duckham occupied the chair,
and in spite of the heat there was an at-
tendance of more thau twenty members.
Two new members were proposed.

The competition at the monthly meet-
ing haviii- ilohjed Willi tie- .May liieeting,
the winiieiH in the reHpecti\e efasseswere
announced as follows; Hardy flowers,
P. Cox; wild flowers, A. He"rrington ;
stove and greenhouse plants, W. Duck-
ham ; roses and carnatioDS, J. Jones;
vegetables, J. Robertson.

An offer of a prize was made by H. W.
Gibbons for themost economical fireman
and the idea flndiug favor it was dis-
cussed and laid over for the arranging of
details.

The prospect of a Fall show was dis-
cussed and the consensus of opinion
favored trying a smaller show than here-
tofore, and to be held in Madison.

Exhibits on hand were some thirty
varieties of wild flowers from E. Reagen ;
a fine strain of stocks from F. Weber and
perennials in variety from A. Herrington.
The members decided to adjourn until
September. H.

Pittsburg:.

The last week in June was a fairly
good one for the florist trade in general.
Plenty of stock is to be had but nothing-
choice, as the hot weather has hurt roses
and carnations considerabl.v. Be.st quali-
ty roses bring about $4 per 100, and car-
nations from .f 1 up.

The News.

S. McClemens, of Randolph & Mc-
( lemens, leaves in a few weeks on his va-
cation. He will visit Ireland, sailing on
the steamer Brittanic.

J. W. Ludwig spent most of last week
in Johnstown, at the Tui-n Fest.

E. C. Ltidwig returned from his trip to
St. Louis and was much pleased with
the treatment he received at the hands of
the .St. Louis florists.

C. T. Siebert, who has been in poor
health the past few mouths, is sojourning
at Cambridge Springs, Pa.

Lawrence Richter is also spending his
two w-eeks' vacation.

George Oesterle, wlio was confined to
the house tor several weeks with rheu-
matic trouble and had quite a time of it,
is now able to be about again.

J. Wyland, of De Haven, is erecting a
large house, 20 x 225 feet, to be planted
with'carnations. E. C. Reineman.

Tbe eood Stronir Kind,

OOo. r"©!* lOO ITos.

BALES WEIGH 500 LBS.

H. A. Btoothoit- & Co., 154-156 W. Wth St., N. Y. CIW

674

Thb F=i-Orists' Exchange.

New York.

Market Report.

On one or two days this week an iu-
creased demand was felt for Dowers, and
in some lines there was not sufficient to
go round. Some growers have ceased
shipping altogether for the time being,
while others are only sending in flowers
on alteruate days; consequently it has
been possible for dealers to clear out
much better than they have been able to
do for some time back. Monday was an
exceedingly dull day, and flowers were
disposed of at any price. Carnations
were sold as low as $:i per 1,000. Later
stock shortened up, and a briskerdemand,
giving a little impetus to the market,
prices advanced, standard carnations
bringing $1 per 100 and fancies $2 per
100. American Beauty reaUzed $3 per
dozen; Bride and Bridesmaid, .f 5 per loo
and in a few instances .$(3 was obtained.
Lily of the valley reached $i per 100 and
cattleyas 50c. each. .John Young is re-
ceiving very fine flowers of the latter.
Outdoor blooms are not cutting much of
a figure, due, perhaps, more to the poor
quality than to anything else. Some
gladiolus bring 75c. a dozen. Asters,
both white and colored, are to be seen;
but the blooms are small as yet. Sweet
peas are of poor (piality generally ; and
iris flowers show the effects of the dry
season.

Smilax, asparagus and adiantum are
plentiful and sell but slovrly. Lihum au-
ratum is to be had in limited numbers at
8e. each.

.\ll the schools close this week, and
judging from the experience of past years,
the florist season will then be practically
at an end for the Summer. Astn whether
the past season has been ljett*'r than
previous years there are some differences
of opinion. Several of the dealers think
that, aside from the holidays, prices have
ruled higher than before, whde others
hold the reverse to be the case. There is
no doubt, however, but that carnations
have done better than in several years;
and perhaps if comparisons are made
among other lines it will be found that
prices for good stock have suffered no de-
terioration.

Among the retailers bu.siness has been
a little better than for some weeks past.
The annual excursion of P. L. Bogart's
emplo.yes will occur on Wednesday, July
112. Many members of the craft attend
these annual trips. The destination will
be the Hshing banks and the announce-
ment cards bear the inscription " Tickets
$1 including bait."

In the auction rooms Wm. Elliott ^t
Sons are through for the season. Mr.
Elliott, who is a member of the New Vork
Yachting Club, will start on his annual
outing next Wednesday on the schooner
Elsie Marie, along with other members of
the Club.

At the second day's sale of Japanese
plants at Cleary & Co.s', one of the oldest
specimens fetched $120. No sales have
been held here this week; but on Thurs-
day, July 6, Mr. Cleary will iiinductasale
at Mr. Imbert's est:il>lishiiicnt ;it Wood-
ridge, N. J., of a siilendid collection of or-
chids and large specimen palms and other
greenhouse plants. The owner is leaving
Bergen County with the intention of
making his home in France. Cleary will
also hold, at his roomsin the nearfuture,
a sale of thatfamous collection of orchids
which was formed by the late Wm. U.
Smith, of Troy, N. Y. The exact date of
the sale will be announced later.

News Notes.

.Signs are up in all the wholesale
stores announcing that they will close at
4 P. M., commencing July 1.

Winfried Rolker, of August Eolker &
Sons, 52 Dey street, sailed for a Euro-
pean trip Saturday last.

President Plumb has appointed the fol-
lowing gentlemen as a committee on
Transportation to Detroit: William J.
Stewart, John N. May and P. O'Mara.

During the recent races at Sheepshead
Bay a party of growers from Flatbush
spent a pleasant Saturday. A. Zeller was
fortunate enough to pick the winner five
times out of six, and as the winnings
were large he treated the boys to a
supper.

The habitues of the 34th street market
were treated to a small sized prize fight
on Thursday morning, arising out of a
dispute which had been before in the
common court, the decision gi\-en not
being satisfactory t<j all concerned, hence
the scraii. It Listed one round only, ami
was declared a <lraw.

The Mineola (N. \'.) Summer Fair
was held last week. The display of fruits,
flowers and vegetables was an interest-
ing and creditable one, considering the
adverse weather conditions. Following

is a list of the prize winners in the plant
and cut flower sections ;

Greenhouse plants, twenty kinds, Sea-
wanhaka Gieenhouses, Oyster Bay;
George Rogers, Itcnip-'^tead; K. P. Jef-
frey & Son, Bcllinoi-e: twelve kinds, Sea-
wanhaka Greenhouses, K. P. Jeffrey &
Son; six kinds, Seawanhaka Green-
hou.ses. Greenhouse ornamental foliage
plants, twenty kinds, Seawanhaka (ireen-
houses; abutilons, K. William Rogers,
Hempstead; begonias, E. William Itogers
and George Ilogers; dracisenas, Seawan-
haka Gri'eiihoiiscs, ferns, Seawanhaka
Greenhouses and George Rogers; fuchsias,
Seawanhaka Greenhouses; ger.-uiiiims,
C. Resold, Mineola, and .Seawanhaka
Greenhouses; hanging baskets, Seawan-
haka Greenhouses and R. P. Jeffrey &
Son; palms, Seawanhaka Greenhouses
and George Rogers; pansies, Mrs. R.
Lewis, Mineola; petunias. George Rog-
ers; best display of cut flowers, J. L.
Child.-i, Floral Park; carnations, C.
Besold and F. Boulon; Horal design, R.
P. Jeffrey <t Son and Mrs. Charles Pettit,
Roslyn; floral basket, C. Besold and E. E.
I'owers, lialdwins; vase of flow'ers. C.
Besohland E. William Rogers and George
Rogers; hand bouquets, C. Besold and
E. William Rogers; collection of lilies, J.
I-. Childs. In the class for fruits Ferd.
Boulon was awarded first for gooseber-
ries and second forcherries. He wasalso
Hrst for cucumbers in the vegetable class.

Boston.

Market News,

A shortening up in the supjjly of
flowers, principally those of high grade,
has been noticeable this week. Business
has been very light. On Friday and Sat-
urday those retailers fortunate enough
to receive orders were kept busy making
bouquets for the City of Boston to be
presented to the Grammar .School gradu-
ates by the School Committee. This has
been a custom here for many years, and
the contracts aie given out for small lots
to several florists. About twenty-eight
hundred or three thousand bouquets are
made. The decorations at Harvard, for
class day last week were not so exten-
sive as in former years. At the private
spreads Brunner roses and other hybrids
were largely used, as well as other crim-
son flowers, or those approaching that
shade.

A limited number of Beaut.v of verj'
good (jnality sell ver3' well, fine ones
bringing .f 2 and .f2. 50 a dozen; cheaper
grades prove very useuil and realize from
$2 to $12 a 100. Outdoor roses are all
but over; they have been only fairly good
in this vicinity this year. Bride and
Bridesmaid are running very small and
poor. Kaiserin are now of mnch better
(piality than Bride, and sell well when
good white roses jire wanted, ('arnot
are very flue for the season. Carnations
shortening u]) helped prices this week,
good stock making .$1 a dozen, though
when bought in quantities they could be
had for 75c.
A Pioneer Florist £stablishiuent Closed.

On Friday evening the retail busi-
ness of John Gormley & .Son, Treniont
street, which had been in existence for
nearly thirty years, was chised. The
elder Mr. Gormley came to America when
sixteen years of age, in 1842, and soon
obtained work with Mr, Willis, North
avenue, Cambridge. In April, 184'J, he
went to the well-known Cainluidge nur-
series of Chas. M. Hovey; and in two
months later was transferred to what is
now the Public Gardens, but still in Mr.
Hovey's employ. In 18S5, the City took
control of the gardens and Mr. Gormley
was left in charge of the greenhouses,
John Galvin being then superintendent
of the gardens. When the Cit.v decided to
give up the greenhouses they were leased
to Mr. Gormley who carried on a large
plant and cut flower trade tliei'e for sev-
enteen years. His lease expiring, lie pur-
chased the Norcross estate at Jamaica
I'iain, and .September 1, 1870, opened a
flower store at 11 Tremont street, with
greenhouses at Copley Square, which
were torn down shortly after to make
room for the Technology Buildings. Mr.
Gormley's early practice and experience
eminently fitted him for his work, and
his surcess was remarkable. Since the
(le.ith of .lohn Gormley, on June 11. 189(),
the establishment has been carried on by
I'^dward W., his son, with continued suc-
cess, who is forced by the pressure of out-
siile work to reluctantly relinquish the
business.

The News.

Patrick O'Mara, of New Y'ork, was
in town.

A runaway horse pushed its head
through a $300 plate glass window in
Galvin's florist store last week.

The northern part of our State and
the southern part of New Hampshire
was visited .Saturday evening by an elec-
tric storm, with very high winds, doing
conS!dcral)le (l.iiiiaue.

Till- stoic .11 I In ( .ihler Floral Co. was
daniageil sonuwh.it Ijy water as a result
of a blaze in the building above on
Wednesday evening. The damage was
confined principally to the ceilings and
walls.

The estate where D. F. Hayes & Co.
carried on their extensive greenhouse
plant at Exeter, N. H., is now on the
market, as the affairs of the estate are to
be settled as soon as possible. An adver-
tisement of this place, giving full particu-
lars, will be found in another column.

Beginning Saturday, July 1, the Ma.s-
sachusetts HorticulturaLSociety will hold
its weekly shows every Saturday during
July and part of August. For next Sat-
urday prizes are offered for roses, irises,
campanulas, sweet Williams, delphini-
ums, etc., and seasonable fruits and vege-
tables.

N. F. McCarthy & Co. held a very suc-
cessful sale on Thursday, disposing of the
entire stock of Boston fern and about
twenty thousand young rose stock from
Wm. H. Elliott, of Brigliton. Bride,
Bridesmaid, Perle, Gontier, Kaiserin, .Me-
teor and Jacci. were the varieties of roses
offered. These brought from $2 to $1 a
100. most of them realizing .$4 for the
smaller sizes; the larger ones made .$6
and $8. Large fern plants, for about
six-inch pots, made $22 to $25 a 100,
and the smaller ones, for fours and fives,
from $15 to $l.s. Stock sold in large lots
as a general rule. F. J. N.

Philadelphia.

Market Ne'ws,

There is little to repcn't as i-egards
the cut flower market: busiaess goes
along fairly well. The market is in net-
ter condition as stock has not been accu-
mulating. The supply of roses has fa.len
off considerably; those now arriving are
of poor quality, and anything that is at
all fair sells very quickly. Shipping trade
has been very good the past week, and
this has kept the market well cleaned up.
The supply of carnations has also fallen
off; some very fair flowers are yet com-
ing in. The price ranges from 50c. to $1
per 100. The supply of sweet peas has
diminished owing to so much dry
weather, and from present indications
will be small, as all around tins locality
the vines are affected badly with lice and
only those parties who spray are likely
to have blossoms.

Jottings.

Harry Bayersdorfer arrived in New
Y'ork on Saturday by the S. S. St. Louis
on his return from an animal European
trip.

The next meeting of the Florists' Club
will be held on July 11, the regular meet-
ing night this month falling on July 4.

Wm. J. Young, Jr., of .School Lane,
Germantown, was married last week to
Miss Elizabeth H. Mason, of Newark,
Del. The wedding took place in German-
town at the residence of the bride's aunt,
the ceremony being performed by the
Rev. Henry F. Mason, father of the bride.

Brightenbaugh Brothers, of .Vllegheny,
Pa., were visitors in thiscity on Tuesday
last. David Rust.

St. Louis.

Trade Ne^vs.

Summer dullness seems to have set-
tled down in earnest with us: all the re-
tail men report business very quiet.
Wholesale men receive rather light con-
signments; the.v seem to get rid of most
of the stock arriving, especially of every-
thing that can be called good. Poor and
common stock is over jjlentiful. Sweet
peas are at their prime and in over stock :
25c. per 100 is the price they bring when
sales are made.

Jottings.

f)wing to the high price of glass
and pipe very little building will be done
here this year.

Carl Beyer is tearing down some of his
old structures and rebuilding with new
material in flrst-class manner four houses.

Carnationsare making a fine growth in
the field: a few plants have bei'u lost
from stem rot. Roses are about all
planted.

Theo.Czornoski.of Shutte & Czornoski,
South St. Lonis Nurseries, lost alittleson
lately under distressing circumstjiiices.
He becjune conlinecl within a, shed which
caught fire atul was burned to ;i crisp.

Professor Wm. Trelease, of the Missouri
Botanical Garden, is spending the Sum-
mer in Alaska.

We understand that Charles Young, of

C. Young & Sons Co., has withdrawn
from the firm and will in future be identi-
fied with the wooden ware business.

Mrs. Rotter has i ipened up a new flower
store on Vanderculernear Finney avenue.
She formerly was at 13th and Washing-
ton avenue.

E. H. .Michel will open a new West End
store in ultra-fashionable ni'ii;hliorliood
by early Fall. We hear that Fri'd. oster-
tag will manage same. C. C. S.

Cincinnati.

Market News.

The Summerdulness is with us, and
about all the florists have to do is to
hold down a chair. Roses ami carnations
are almost things of the past, although
W. E. Hall, of Clyde, Ohio, has I n send-
ing in some very handsome Flora Hill.
Considering the hot weather we have
been having this variety stands at the
head of the list of white carnations, and
it will be a long time before there's a
white, all things considered, that will
beat it. In cut flowers this market is
well supplied with sweet peas, candytuft,
feverfew and balsam. Plenty of smilax
and ferns is on hand.

The fore part of the week was extremely
hot here and many cases of sunstroke are
reported.

This week we entertain the great
Sangerfest; seventy-five thousand guests
are expected here. Saturday. July 1, the
unveiling of the memorial bronze tablet
at Fort Thomas, in honor of the brave
Sixth regiment, takes place. The florists
will get some work connected with this
as quite a number of wreaths ten feet in
diameter made of oak leaves will grace
the sides of the tower. Peterson, I under-
stand, has three of these w-reaths; J. G.
Fine, one, and several more to hear from.
A. Sunderbruch's Sons have mo.st of the
work for the Sangerfest.

Miss Carrie Hoffmeister, of Hoffnieister
Floral Co., is spending a few weeks at
Sweet Chalybeate Springs, Va., recuper-
ating. E. G. GILLETT.

Buffalo.

rSusiiiess Oiiiet.

Last week practically saw the last of
the commencement calls for flowers for
graduates. In some quarters a good
trade was done.

The glut and poor sales of blooms at
times along back, seem to have induced
growers to throw out more or less crops
then agoing. This resulted detrimentall.v
last week, as the supply of carnations,
particularly, was short for the demand
on some days. The run of roses has dwin-
dled noticeabl.y with quality so low that
they could not be depended on to eke out
to any extent.

In spite of dry weather outdoor sweet
peas now are fine and plentiful.

The apiminted club meeting of Wednes-
day of List week did not materialize.

The bedding plant men, as a rule, re-
port a fair to good cleaning out in sales
of about all stock grown, and that class
seems well satisfied with this Spring's
business.

The numerous parklets formed by
irregular street angles, in many parts of
the city, now have their quota of bed-
ding. Assistant .Superintendent Braik,
of the Park Department, managed his
growing to exceed actual park demands,
so a surplus of bedding plants has been
turned over to the public schools depart-
ment.

Our near cit.y neighbor, Detroit, is rep-
resented this week by now President (re-
elect) Harry Balsley, of the Park Board
of that town. Congratulations.

Dan'l B. Long visited Cleveland and
Detroit the first of this week.

Geo. ^V. Carr, of Kingston, Pa., was a
recent caller; also J. McHutchison, of
New York City.

George E. F'ancourt, of Wilkesbarre,
was a several davs' visitor this week.

V^IDI.

Ottawa.

Trade Items.

We liave been having good carna-
tion weather — fairly warm in the day
and cool nights, though it is hardly
coleus weather. Spring business has
been \t'V\ good, so much so that there is
no standing tip or (lumping to be done.
The deuuind for geraniums was a decided
increase over that of former years and
cannas were a good second. Hanging
baskets seemed to have a boom this year,
possibly to the sorrow of the purchasers.

A Rose Sliow.

Last week the Horticultural .Society
held its June rose show. The exhibit was;

July 1, 1899.

The Rlorisxs' Exchange.

675

KOO(], most of the prizes Koing to ama-
teurs. The show of pieonies was hardly
up to tliat of former years.

ThH eut flower business still haugs on
anil will as long as parliament does. The
death of a very prominent nias'istrate
used up all available .stock and made
some florists pause before throwing out
the last roses.

In reading in the Exchange of tlie
bowling trophies and bowling clubs
formed it makes me, au old howler, sad
to think that the Canadian tiorint is not
a bowlist. What an interesting feature
of the convention it would be to have an
international bowling match; but alas!
it Is not in them. E.

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Echoes from the Alleys.

Chicago. — A dozen members turned
up for the tournament on the night of
the 23d. McKellar trundled high aver-
age of 171, and F. Stollery high game of
iy6. This, with Degnan and Wilson's,
will do. The others bo.vs must brace U[i
to stand any chance for that cup.

1 2 3 4 Av.

McKellar 164 171 191 160 171

F.Siollery 198 128 165 laS 1.55

Winterson 147 1.58 134 .. 146

Deguan 16U 115 121 131 14U

Wilsun 142 HI 132 141 132

G. Stollery 127 1U2 IST- 133 129

Henderson 1411 129 1118 140 129

Hunt 151 123 99 .. 125

Hartshorne 124 130 113 .. 122

Kreitling 13 114 J6 .. 67

Grant 129

Ess.

Pittsburg. — Last week's bowling did
not amount to much. The attendance
was poor, the warm weather being the
cause. The following are the scores
made:

12 3 4 5

Murdoch 200 138 149 167 198

LudwiR, E. U 173 141 188 140 1311

Loew 124 119

Ludwig, J. W 120 128 139

Next week it is proposed to get up two
teams, evenly matched, and play for a
prize. Our bowling team has been ap-
proached by some of the other teams ex-
pecting to compete in Detroit, and would
like to bet on the result. .\8 yet nothing
deflnite has been said, but perhaps some-
thing will be put up on the result, as our
team expects to beat everything at the
convention. E. C. R.

Platbtish, N. Y.— The scores rolled
Thursday evening are as follows:

E. Dailledouze 132 160

P.Kiley 151 149

■'. Dailledouze 151 141

\ Woerner 124 164

"apaZeller 80 71

j.Schmutz 125 119

i. Zeller 104 166

I. Dailledouze 132 88

J. Wocker 98 86

■3. B. Butterfleld lUO s7

Philadelphia. — Following is theFlor
ists' Bowling Club score for June 17.

12 3 4 6

Walker! 190 125 146 133

Mo89 188 150 148 133 212

Habennthl 163 155 131 167 164

Anderson 126 131 161 182 127

Itrowil HO 161 157

Westcott 179 141 172

Watson 120 166 121 103 145

G.Craig 136 131 162

Hamilton 147 1.58 149 165 156

Bell 147 177 146

Starr 149 l:i7 120 146

Kift 137 169 122 178 123

llust 1.59 139 122 104 127

Archer 181 151 134

High score for week — Moss, 212.

Cleveland. — The Florists' Bowling
Club score on June 2<; was as follows :

12 3

Cushman 115 129 193

A. Graham 1('3 173 107

J.C.Stanley 146 164 124

J. P. Stanley 96 130 106

H.Hart 1J8 98 112

Pentecost 127 108 177

A.Hart 160 120 149

G.Gray li'8 93 73

C.Graham 120 134 128

H. KUDZ 160 147 168

New York. — The scores rolled Mon-
day afternoon were as follows:

1 2 3

Traendly 129 143 95

Roehrs 127 125 124

Burns, 162 150 146

W H Siebr.cat 145 125 113

O'Mara .163 147 137

Plumb 140 189 134

W. A. Manda 180 143 138

St. Lionis.— Following is the Florists'
Bowling Club score for June 27.

12 3 4 5

O. A. Keuhn 170 1B8 178 169 163

J. J. lleneke 126 151 180 133 146

J. W. Kunz 164 121 160 130 163

C.C.Sanders 142 138 146 153 104

Jno. Young 124 152 103 143

F.J.Fillmore 105 133 116 135 lOi

F. W. Weber 91 99 164 129 S5

The Connecticut Horticultural .Society
will hold its sweet pea exhibition at
Hartford, Conn., about July 19. .Seeds
I if ever.v variety of sweet peas on the mar-
ket it is said were distributed in the
Spring to be grown for this one object.
This exhibit will comprise not only the
commoner varieties, but also the latest
kind.s from the leading sweet pea special-
ists.

Palms ^
Decorative Plants

ALL SIZES AT
ALL SfcASONS

A. SCHULTHEIS, College Point,

p. O. Box 78. Queens Borough, New York.

Mention the FlorlgtB' Eichange when writing.

Ispiirdspis M\ii Mim

Tbe handsomest decorative plant in
cullivation, $5.00 a 100; $40.00 a ICOO.

Mine is the Genuine Stock.

FRED.C.BECKER.Cambridge.Mass.

1730 CAMBIUDGE ST.
Mp'ntlon the FlorlstH' Exchange when writing.

ASTER PLANTS.

Truffaut's Queen of the Market anil Comet at
$2.00 per Uion. 6"ll at 1000 rale. These plants
are Hrjre and stocky.

GUSTAV PITZONKA, - BRISTOL,

ASTER PLANTS.

Qaeen of tlie Marl^et, Seniple's Brsnch-
iiiR. Trunaut'n, flne plants, 40c. per 100;
$2..iil per lOJO.

Smilax, stronp plants, 60c. per 100.

J. C. SCHMIDT, - BRISTOI,, PA.

Mention the FlorlBtB* Exchange when writing.

ALTERN ANTHER A (X:e<i).2inch.»i20perioo.

CAN N AS, Mlx'd.alnch. »3.00perIOO.
GERANIUMS, Mixed, 2 to 3 In. pote, 2 cts. and 3 cte.

ELMER I. RAWLINGS, Quakertown, Pa.

Mt^ntlon xhf Flnrlgfa' TCxphange when writing.

AAI rilA from 2^ inch pots, extra flne,
l.lll rU A 8 to 10 in. hiKb. at $1.60 a lUO.
•"'■•^*'*» 1000 plants for $10,00.
This will not appear attain. Cash with order.

MRS. M. CAVANAUGH, - IONIA, N. Y.

Mention th* IHorlstH' T^xchange wh^n w^ntlna

Ca:;RUL.EA Grandi Nana, strong,
Btunly plants, from 2% Inch pote, $2.50 per 100.
nncco llRii>HSMAin, no mildew or disease, from
KUoLd 3 IQL-Ii potB, $5.00 per 100.
\rmi CTO FAKtiUHAR, 3 liu'h pots, from eand e^ruck
VIULtIO cuttings. :i;5, 00 per 100.
n A DD A f»c I'i'-^'^TS. Bctected Late Peumhead,
bADDAbL Flat Dutch and Red Dutch, $1 a UKW.
CMii AV FitBt-claescut strings, heavy. In any quan-
amiLAA tity, cbeap.

IMCHARD INSAL.L.W.IVIooreston'u.N.J.

Lock Box 5H. Near Philadelphia.

Mention the Plorlsti* Exchange when writing.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Rooted cuttings now ready from sand and
soil of the following varieties:

IVORY, PINK IVORY, JONES,

BONNAFFON and ROBINSON.

At »1.50 per 100.

GEO. R. GEIGER, Nazareth, Pa.

Mention the Flortata' ExchanEe when wrltlns

ROOTED CUTTINGS
NOT SEEDLINGS

BABY PRIMROSE

For designs it wants the true purple color.
Seedlings corae to different shades. Have had
two Winters' experience with it, flowering
from Novemlier until May on bench or pot.

3 inch pots, $5.00 per 100, by express ; rooted
cuttings. $3 00 per 100, by mail. Sample of 25
plants by mail, $1.00. Cash with order, please.

ALBERT KNAPPER, Frankford, Phila., Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchanse when writing.

Nephrolepis

Washingtoniensis

This most valuable new Fern is much ad-
mired by all who see it. It is a yrand, hardy
and rnHJeslic pot plant, any size, (tseelar^ie ad-
vertisement in previous issues for description).
I have the finest stock of well established
plants.

3 good plants, mailed lor $1,00

\'i strong plants, 3 in. pots lor 6.00

13 strong plants, 4 in. pots, 3 to 3 leet, 9.(0
12 strong plants, 6 in. pots 18 00

Price for 100 or more on application.

JOHN H. LEY, Sopi Washington, D.C.

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FERN

WE MAKE A SPECIALTY ^/aT^'iliTrish

Fern Spores, saved at our own nurseries, iiy
exi^rcising a little care and sowing only the
right varieties, you can quickly work up a
good ttock of pmall Ferns that are indispens-
able for many kinds of Florist work. We
furnish with all orders plain, simple directions
for cultivating. Mixed Spores, pufficent
for 3000 plantd, Jl.OO; collection of 12 best
varieties, each in a separate envelope, post-
paid, for $5.00.

EMSON C, MADBEN, Short Hills, N, J,

U* S. £xotic Nurseries*
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For Greenhouse Heating,

21 SIZES FOR STEAM. 21 SIZES FOR HOT WATER.

Ranging in capacity from 500 to 30,000 square feet of exposure.
If you want to save money. If you want sonietliing up-to-date.
It you want the best, write to us. .. ..

DEAN BOILER CO., 89 Pearl Street, Boston, Mass.

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GLASS

We carry the largest
stock of Greenhouse
Glass in New York.

We make a specialty
of I6x24s and can
make special prices.

-. SELECTED BRANDS IN FRENCH AND AMERICAN.

HOLBROOK BROTHERS, 8S to 89 Reekman St., Hew fork.

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^ESTABLISHED 1859.=

THOS. W. WEATHERED'S SONS,

H°''.Ik%S?E^^^^° Builders

AND MANUFACTURERS OF

GreeDliODse Healloo aoil ventllallDg llpparalos

Greenhouses, etc., erected complete of our Patent Iron Frame
Construction or of Wood and Iron combined or Wood alone.

HOT- BED SHSH, I=RH7^eS, StC,

IMPROVED SECTIONAL BOILER.
1899 MODEL

For Water or Steam Heating.

SECTIONAL V.eW.

A FEW POINTS CLAIMED FOR THIS BOILER.

Simplicity of construction.

Sectional headers.

Sectional ash-pit.

Maximum vertical circulation.

Minimum friction.

Direct or indirect draft.

Smoke-box on front or back.

Rapidity of water circulation.

Easily cleaned in every part.

Grates on level with fire-door opening-.

Greatest amount of boiler surface ex-
posed to radiant heat.

Heating surfaces so arranged in fire-box
that the hot gases must strike every part
before entering combustion chamber.

Also CONICAL BOILERS, seven sizes and SELF=FEEDING BOILERS, two

sizes for smalt conservatories.

Send 4 cents for Catalogue Greenhouse Construction or Greenhonse Beatine.

Office : 46 & 48 MARION ST., (New Elm St.,) NEW YORK.

MenUoa the Florlsta' Bxcluuise when wiitlnc.

676

The Pl-orists' Exghkngb.

SOLID OXJT.

Field Plants in quantity ready in Sept.
Write for pricefl and vnrieties.

JOS. RENARD, Unionville, Chester Co., Pa.

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S F. Dorner & Sons Co.

[ CARNATIONS

LA FAYETTE, IND.

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UADnV DIIUI^C Her Majesty, Souv. de Sale, Gertrude, Laura
rlMlxL/l I^IIVlVO Wilmer, 2]4 inch pots, $4.00 per 100.

Campbell, Russian, California, Shoenbrun, Luxonne, Prin-
cess of Wales, $3.00 per 100; 2'yi inch plants.

& JOKES COMPANY. West Grove, Pa.

VIOLETS

THE CONARD

HOW TO GROW CHRYSANTHEMUMS

83 pages, well illustrated. A practical compilation of matter contributed bj' many of the
leading experts of the day. By far Ihe best work on this subject ever written. It contains
instructions for each month in the year, also chapters on Training, Diseases, Setd Saving, etc.

OnS3"3L"y 25 CEDSTTS.
Published by AMERICAN GARDENING, 133 Liberty Street, New York.

MAntmn th* norl«t«' KitchanK« wh<»n writing

50D0 BEGONIA REX also OTHER POT PLANTS

Per 100

Abutilon, var. trailing, 3 in $6.0U

Begonia, Hex, assorted. 2V4 in 4 00

•• " named 6 00

■• Tuberous. 2)!i in 6 00

Vinca Variegata, aJ4 inch 3.50

Nasturtium, 2 in 2.00

Petunias, double. 3J4 and 3 in 4.00

Lvmon Verbenas. 2>4 in 3.00

Salvia. 3!4 in 4 00

ImpatleusSultani, 3!4 in 3.00

GERANIUMS. penoo

Assorted. 2!4 in., $4.00 per 100: 3J4 in $6.00

Mme. Salleroi, 2 in 2.00

Sweet Sc nte<l. Mrs Polluck, Pansy, 2J-4 in. 4 (JO
Mrs. Parker, 2^ in 6.00

English Ivy, 3 to 3 ft 6.00

Verbenas, 2!4 in 200

iTermaii Ivy, 3!4 in 3 00

Manettla Blculor, 3 in 6.00

n.ooa?E;iz> oxjrrTTKia-s

Abutilon, var. trailiner

Ageratom, blue and white

Begonia, Hex

" Incarnata Gigantea.

" Flowering

Cuphea (Cigar Plant)

J m pat lens Sultanl

Heliotrope

Lan tanas

Manettia Biootor

Lemon Verbenas

er 100

$2 00
1.36
3 00

. 2.00
3.00
1.25
300
1.25

, 1.50
2.00
1.50

GERANIUMS. Penoo

Assorted $ 1 .60

Mixed 1 25

Mars. Hnppy Thought 3 OO

M rs. Pol lock 2.00

Mc^. Parker 4.00

Silver Leaf 1.60

Un.e Scented 1.60

M me. Sal leroi 1.25

Freak of Nature 4.00

Ivy 1.60

TERMS, CASH OR C. O. D.

GREENE & UNDERHILL, WATERTOWN, N. Y.

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CHRYSANTHEMUMS

From 2 inch pots, for June and July planting.

r.ooo Novelties for 1899, at very moderate

prices.
3000 European Novelties, at $10.00 per 100.

2000 New Varieties of 1898, at $4 CO
per lliO.
25,000 Standard Varletlis. at $2,50 per 1(0.

Sen i us a list of your wants stating quantity, date to be delivered, and we will advise you
what we can do.

MISCELLANEOUS.

1500 ALTEKNANTHERAS, 4 sorts, thumb
pois, $1.50 per 100.

7100 CARNATIONS, rooted cuttings: 1000
Triumph, 35u0 Flora Hill, 500 Jubilee, $2 nO
per IJO; 700 Wm. Scott, 1000 Daybreak,
$1.60 per 100 ; 400 Cerise Queen, $4 10 per 100.

3000 CYCLAMEN, 4 distinct varieties, Sep-
tember sown and in excellent condition,
2>i inch pots, $5.00 per 100.

300 FERNS, Nephrolepis Cordifolia. A
sword fern of rapid growth, i inch pots,
$10.00 per 100.

500 ROSES, the Uride, 3H inch pots, $6.00
per lUO.

3000 SMILAX, from 2H inch pots, extra
strong winter st.wn, ready to run as soon
as planted, $2.50 per 100.

:iOO SALVIA SPLENDBNS, 2 inch pots,
$2.00 per 100.

300 VINCA MA,IOR VARIEGATA, 3 inch
pols $4.00 per lUO.

150 VINCA MAJOR VARIEGATA, 3 inch
pots, $3.00 per 11 0.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, ADRIAN, MICH.

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OUR NEW WHITE GIRNITION

Is one of the Best on the Market.

Large flower, very strong stiff stem, stands erect.
Flower when first open has a very delicate sbade of
pink, when full open is a perfect white. Is free from
mat. Hhs fine clove scent, We have tried It for three
years. Will put It on the market the coming season.
It Is the best white carnation we have ever grown.

LOGAN AVE. GREENHOUSES, Danvlile.lll.

Wholewale Florisls.

YODim CHBYSBIITaEPinil

Now limited to a few best commercial
varieties. Orders tilled only if pur-
chaser allows my own selection of
varieties, at $2.00 per 100.

J. G. EISELE, - Philadelphia, Pa.

20th AND ONTAIUO STS.
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6000 COLEUS

Verschaffeltll and Golden Bedder.

2 and 2H inch, at $1.60 per 100; $12 00 per 1000.

1000 ROSE GERANIUMS

3 inch, to close out, Ht |3 IHJ per lUO.

2000 FUCHSIAS

3 inch, Ave best varieties, $3.50 per 100.
Satisfaction Guaranteed. Cash with order.

GEORGE L. MILLER, Newark, Ohio.

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CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

The following varieties still left. Stock Is going fast,
let us have your order before It la too late. Send for
list of other varieties.

EARI-Y VARIETIES.

Geo. S. Knib, Win. Simpson, Itl. de Alont-

iiiort, nirs. II. ICobinson, Ivory, twiory

ol'the Pacific. Marion Ileuderson,

$3.00 per 100.

MIDSEASON TO LATE.

Snow Queen $5.00 per 100

nirs. C. II. Peirce 500 "

Autumn <Jlory 5.ti0 *'

Pennsvlvnnia 6.00 "

I>lrH. H. Weeks 3.00

!>lerry Xnins 6.00 "

<;oI<len Wt'ddinif 4.00 '*

Wm. H. Lincoln 3 00 *'

NeviuN 3.00 "

MvH. S. T. Itlurdock 3.00 "

Golden Plume 300 "

E. Dallledouze 3.00 "

l>lnjor Uonunllbn 3il0 "

H WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md.

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VINCA MAJOR...

Extra fine, 2 and 2^. $2.26 per 100. Just
what you will want for next Spring's sales.

SMI LAX 2 inch, $1.50 a 100.

IVY GERANIUMS°hrer

Turner. Extra fine bud and bloom, 3Mj in.
$5.00 a 100.

MRS. TAYLOR and
ROSE GERANIUMS

2 inch. $2.00 a 100.

FUCHSIAS ^'"'^%%aioo.

book'edlor BOSTON FERN 4 to 6 inches.

A. J.BALDWIN, Newark,Ohio.

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SEAWANHAKA GREENHOUSES

Per aoz. Per 100

Abutilon. 4 varieties. Scinch pots $0.75 $6,00

Actiyratithes I.liMleiill, etc. 2^ inch pots 60 8.00

Aiferatatu, Cope's Pet. 2!^ inch pots 60 200

" Xapis Blue. 2!^ inch pots 60 2.00

Alternatitliera. From frames 25 1.00

Beitoiiia Vernon. 3Hinchpnts 60 350

Coleus, VerHctiafieltll, Golden Bedder, etc.

From 21,. inch pots 30 2.00

Cuptiea Platycentra. 2H inch pots 30 2.00

Dracaena ludlvlsa. 4 inch pots, strong 2.25 18.00

Oyster Bay,
New York.

Per doz. Per 100

Dracaena Indlvlsa. 5 inch pots, strong $3.00 $26.00

Heliotrope. Illue. 3>^ inch pots, 30 2.00

Latanla Borbonlca. Sincbpots 1.25 10.00

" " 5inchpots 6.00 40.00

L.enion Verbena. 2^ inch pots 60 3.50

Maranta Blcolor. 2>^ inch pots 75 6.00

Ptaoenix Reclluata. 5 inch pots 7.60 60.00

Pllea iierpyllirolla. 2>^ inch pots 30 2.00

Vlnca, trailing 60 4.00

All orders filled in rotation. Orders of $5.00 and over F. 0. B. N.Y. Cash with order from unknown customers or 0. 0. D.

JAMES C. CLARK, Supt. p. o. box 34, oyster Bay, n.y. WM. L. SWAN, Prop.

McDtioD the Florists' EIxch&DKe wh«n wrlUns.

ALL GOOD STOCK

Pelargoniums. Victor and Sallalmry. 3 In. pots, $4 a 100
Geraniums, La Favorite and Mme. Salleroi. 2!^ in. pots,
$2 a 100. Fuchsias, Storm King, Avalanche and Kim
City, 21^ In., $2 50 a 100. Vlnca Var., 3 In., $3 a 100. Cash
with order. WM. J. Cbinuick, Trenton, N. J.

Mention th^ FlorlBts* Exohanep when writing.

SPECIAL QUOTATIONS

C'yclnnien Peri-iicurii SplendenH (■■£., finest
strain In the wnrld, In 4 true colors, ase'd from 2^ In.
pots. $I.CRI per llXl ; *;;i5.0<i per 1000. Lninuia Bor-
lionicnand Drncfpnn I ndiviHa, stroma, from Huta,
$3.00 per itK). Itetfouia Rex. extra well grown, from
4 iD.pote, assorted, $10.1X) per lOli. Cbinf-ne Prim-
rose (fringed foliage), in 6 colors, strain siiperh to any.
Cineraria liyh. niax. sraiidiflora, gi-andi-
florn nana, pleuiNHlma, <-(i-ru lea. keriiie8>
iiiin .nana, the above from tlate, ready .July Ist,
$1.75 per 100; $15 tW per UKX). SatlBfactlon guaranteed.
PAUL MAOER, Eant Stroudsburg, Pa.
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B£GrOr^IiLS.

Very strong plants f rem 3 in. pots.

ARGENTBA GUTTATA per 100, $2 00

VERNON, red and white " 2 00

ALIiAPICTA " 2 00

THURSTONI " 2 00

KlIBKA ■' 2 00

MIXEO SORTS " 2 00

CASH PLEASE.

EDWARD B. JACKSON, Stamrord, Conn.

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IliblNCus, double crimson, fine plants in bud, 2c.
Coleiis, best varieties, 6 to 8 Inches high, Ic.
Begonia, Pres. Carnot, nice plants, 2c.
Double Petunia, pink and variegated, strong

plants, 2c.
Umbrella Plant, large, stocky plants, frcm 4-lnch

pots, 5 cents.
Honeysuckle, Golden Leaved, strong

plants, 2^c.
Geraniums, nice plants In best assortment. 2c.

FAIRVIEW FLORAL CO., Beatty, Ohio.

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BABY PRIMROSE

Nice young stock, to grow on for fall and win-
ter blooming, 75 cis. per dozen by mail ; |5 0t)
per lUO, express paid.
PRIMULA OBCONICA. new large flowering

varieties, stiong plants, ready for 4 Inch pots, $2.5U

per 100. Cash with order.

E. FRYER,

BerrimanSt. and New Lots Ave, BROOKLYN. NY.

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35.000 PRIMROSES

• Per 100

Chinese Primroses, ready July 10 $3.(10

Obconica graufiiflora 3.60

'* " rosea 3.00

Forhesii, Baby Primrose 4.00

ASPAt^AGUS SPHENGERI 4.00

SMILAX Sf»<0 per lOilO 75

Cash. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM,

DELAWARE, OHIO.

M,^nHon thff F*lnrl»ts' Exchange when writing.

r, pn 1 %TTITUC* i^irst-class Assortment,
llbKANILnlo f™™ 2 in. pots, $3.00 per
UL(U»niUlUt>> i|,Q. 31^ jn. pots, $6.00 per

100 ; 4 in. pots, $8 HO per 100.
Geranium Mars, stock plants, at $3.00 per doz.
AGERATUM, dwarf blue and white, 3 In. pots,

floe, at *3.00 per 100.
FIICHSI A.S, from 31^ In. pots, at $5.00 per 100.
!!>EL.AGINEI.L.A, from 3 In. poM. at $6.00 per 100.
Cash with order, please.

JOHN RECK, Bridgeport, Conn.

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■■S WM. MURPHY S.M

■ STATION F

■■■ CINCINNATI, OHIO

WljolesaieCariiatioiilirower i

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GERANui AMERICA

The ideal pot and bedding GERANIUM,
exquisite, striking coloring : enonnously
QorlferouB; dwarf and strong In growth.

Orders booked now, Pbotos free,

HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa.

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':'^X WATER LILIES

PINK. BI^UE. 'WHIXE.

Tear-old seedlings Si .00 per doz.

The following at $1.00 per 100; Early Illooming Dwarf
Cosmos (Dawn), Dwarf California Nasturtiums. Kooted
Cuttings of Altba'a(all colors, mixed). Dwarf and Dou-
ble Alyssum. Petunia (Countess of Ellesmere), Purple
and Yellow Peach Tomatoes (novelty), worth growing.
25 cents per doz. Cash wetd Order.

W. P. CARRE,

Mantua, N. J.

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July 1, 1899.

The F=l-Orists' Exchknge.

677

St. Paul.

Trade News.

Tlie .Spring trade haH been one of
tlH' best on record in every branch of tlie
busiucHS. The demand for cut tiowers at
Decoration Day was almost pbcnomenal
and every available bloom was used up.
Since then scliool commencements, June
weddiugs and theusualnmountot funeral
worlv have kept everyone busy and stocks
quite well exhausted.

The plant trade has been fair; the sea-
son lias been a long one and stock better
thau for some time past. 'I'lie rebuilding
of tlie old city market and the forced re-
moval of the booths and florist stands
has been detrimental to many of the craft
who have heretofore disposed of most of
their products at the market. A new
plant market has been established in the
same neighborhood but sales there have
not been as good as in former years.

The wholesale business in plants has
been very good, however, and the grow-
ers are pretty well sold out.

A Hail Storm.

This city was visited by quite a
disastrous storm the night of .June 12:
the rain-fall was two inches in as many
hours, while the wind wrought havoc
with trees, shrubbery and plants. Hail
fell in some places. I-. L. May & Co. re-
port about 200 panes broken and a large
number of young carnation plants ruined
in the Held by being washed out or buried
ill the sand.

The News.

f'arlsen & Lauritsen.atComo Park,
have completed an addition to their
houses, 17 X 100 feet, and have plantedit
with roses for Summer blooming, the va-
rieties grown being Testout, Kaiserin,
Carnot and Meteor. Besides this house
tliej' are building additions to two other
houses — remodeling the interior, putting
in new benches and reglazing. These ad-
ditions, when completed, will give them
a total glass surface of about 18,000
square feet. All their houses will be
modern, butted glass, IG x IS feeing used,
iiiid all benches being in the center of the
houses.
I'hris. Hansen lias completed a new

pOMBININGthe
^ qualities of an
absolute insect eiter-
minator with those of
a vigorous fertilizer.
Kecommended and In
use by the foremoBt
florleta and nurBcryraen
in the land. For Sale at
the Seed Storee.

ROSE MFG. CO.,

Niagara Falls, New York

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Tobacco Stems

FKESH, CLEAN, STRONG,
300 pound bales, $1 .50. Ton, $9.00

■Eroa'in'eX"il.».'h'.°." MUSHROOM SPAWN

$6.6U per 100 lbs.

H. G. FiUST S CO., ^Ito^N^x'!: PHIL*., Pi.

Mf'ntlon the FlorlBta' Exchange wh»n writing.

GEORGE RIPPERGER,

SHEEP MANURE

I have DOW on hand a large quantity of
Al SHKEP MANURE. ^Send for Price

Mat and Sample

Bewt Fertilizer for Top Dresslns;.

FSt;.°La?„''.r^t^.*- LONG ISLAND CITY.

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SHEEP MANURE

Cleaned and prepared expressly for florists' use.

"iou will And It the genuine article. For reference

to ItB being flrst-class. I refer you to Henry F. Mlchell,

1018 Market Street. Philadelphia, Pa. Trial bags of 150

lbs., fa.SU ; per ton, ^2b UO. >4 ton at ton rate.

Cash With Obdbb.

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

IOI2 Ontario St., PHILA., PA.

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FBOIT IND FLOWER PLITES

Seed Packet! and Supplies ol all kinds lor
NURSERYMEN, FLORISTSind SEEDSMEN

sErris roia frioe i.ist.

stock Cuta, 10c. per square Inch. Engraving by all
proceesea. Printing and LlthoRraphlng.

Illustrated CatalosiiCH a ^Speclnlty.

VREOENBURG & CO., - Rochester, N.Y.

Mentton tlie Plonvts' E}xcliange when writing.

house, 24 x 120 feet, and has It planteil
to roses for Summer blooming. These
are in solid beds — the varieties lieinjj
Perle, Kaiserin, Testout, Carnot and
Meteor. Vehitas.

Chicago.

I'a'oiiies in Storage.

Tliere is at this writing, June 27,
jirobably 500 dozen ii.eiiiilr.s yet in cold
storage. The sale of till sc this year has
been unusually gofid. Al whites have
brought $1 per dozen and good reds
early in the season a similar figure. The
Iiick of other stock has run from 50c. to
75;. down to 20c. for iioor quahty
flowers. There is everything in the hand-
ling of these ptvonies. One grower may
be receiving 25c. per dozen while another
may get 50c. to 75c. for the same variety.
Then again, like all other favorite mar-
ket flowers, the kinds that fill the bill
in every particular are limited. Some
growers make a study of these; others
think a pteony is a pteony, plant their
ptvony farms and wonder why the re-
turns are so meagre. There are indica-
tions that this is to be overdone, and one
prominent handler tcdd the writer that
in five years' time, the period in which a
new plantation can be brought into full
conditiiiii, he looks for a glut to occur.
That the severe Winter did not do the
damage at one time anticipated may be
easily conceived when itisestimated that
40,000 dozen pieonies at least will have
been marketed here this season.

The best handled home grown stock
and the nearest selection of the best
varieties come from the old Keunicott
homestead and Ivlehm's Arlington
Heights farm. These two establishments
have furnished 10,000 dozen flowers.
Aiiiaza Keunicott may be said to be the
" I'jeoiiy King" of this city.

Caudi.lunl Lilies.

These are now about over. M. I..
.McClair, of Bentou Harbor, has been suii-
plyiiig the Chicago florists with this
flower for over 30 years. The blooms
are cut from open ground. A few years
ag(j the bulbs got so badly diseased that
they were almost worthless; they have
now got over that .ind are again in e.K-
cellent condition. Mr. Mc(-'lair has mar-
keted this year from 8.000 to il.OOO
flowers. They are put up in round bunches
of fifty, almost like a pyramidal bouquet.
The.se bunches are placed upright in a
sort of crate, and reach this market by
boat, the owner usually accompanying
them and attending to the sales. In
the early part of the season they sold at
$:', per 100; but that price fell off toward
the end.

I'ark Reports.

The reports of Lincoln Park and
West Chicago Parks are this year of un-
usual excellence. That of Lincoln I'ark
is a history of the park, making a book,
0 X 12 inches, containing 1.S8 pages.
Gardener Stromback gives an enumera-
tion of the plants, vines, shrubs and trees
grown in the park, embracing 1,427 spe-
cies, which represent 116 natural orders,
with generic and specific names, English
names and habitat, and month of bloom-
ing of those with showy flowers.

State of Trade.

Last week trade may be said to
have been very good — a condition expect-
ed to continue up to the Fourth. Prices
were a shade better. .Shipping trade was
I'Xi-i'lleiit. .Sweet peas sold very well;
they .ire now coming in abundantly from
iintside. Prices are down to 25c. to 40c.
|ier 100. A lot of longiflorum lilies are in
l)Ut they are poor sellers.

Good tea roses fetch $4 to $5, but there
are lots of scrubs. Carnations bring 50e.
to $2.

Hound and About.

Albert Fuclis, who is still a great
sufferer from inflHinmatory rheumatisni,
re])orts excellent bedding plant sales this
year. His stock of palms is in flue condi-
tion.

Gus. Wittbold Is in the hospital suffer-
ing from appendicitis.

A trip around George Wittbold's green-
house shows an extraordinary stock of
palms and ferns in all stages of growth.

The Chicago bowling club, on invita-
tion, leaves for Milwaukee .Saturdiiy.
.Inly 8, to play a game with the cliib
there.

Mrs. Charles L. Washburn has gone for
a Summer outing to Lake George. Mr.
Waslil)urn will follow later.

.\. Lloyd Vaughan and famll,y leave
this week for a month's outing at Geneva
Lake, Wis.

O. P. Bassett claims he has too much
business ouhand for outings just at pres-
ent; but Mr. and Mrs. Bassett may take
in the one to Detroit. Ess.

^^/^^

The Right Cypress for
Greenhouse Material.

Have you heard of Cypress Greenhouse Material that has not been satisfactory ?
If you have it does not follow that Cypress is not the best lumber to use. There is
White Cypress, Yellow Cypress and Red Cypress ; there is Cypress that grows on the
high lands and Cypress that grows in the swamps.

All of these different kinds are not suitable for greenhouse purposes. Do you
know which kind is best and do you know that kind when you see it? If not you
would better buy from those that do know and will deliver exactly what they sell. We
introduced Cypress for greenhouse construction and pushed it to the front. We know __
all about it. For fifteen years we have made a specialty of furnishing it, and during jk
this time we have built up a reputation that we cannot afford to jeopardize We send J
out the best only. J

Lockland Lumber Co., }

LOCKLAND, O. i

Meotlon the Florlgta' Exchange when writing

Write for Circulars
or Estimates.

BOSTOII FlOniST IETTEH CO.

Manufacturers of FLORISTS' LETTERS.

Dlmenflou •!
tliii box, a U.
long b7 II lA.
wide and It In,
higli. 2 eectlonj.

Thia wooden box nlcelj utalned and Tarnlihed,
IgxSOiia made In two «ectlon«, one tor eaoh «lie
Utter, ilTen «w»T with !!>■"• "'■"'•'' "'^".'i'St'.Sr*"

filook Letters, IW or 2 ln«li »lie, per 100, »1.0O.

Script Lettera, (4 00.

Faitener with each letter or word.

Dsed by ludlng HorleU everywhere and for
•ala by all wholesale flo lst» and supply dealers.

N. F. McCarthy, Treas. & Hanager,
i^r^L BOSTON. MASS. u'l^^l^,*.

Straight or Looped
aud Pointed.

O

o

The Model Extension
Carnation Support.

Lancasthb, Pa.. Jime 17, '99.
Mr. Thkron Parker,
Brooklyn, N.Y.
Dear Slrj—Xour Model Carna-
tioD Support Ib nil rifcht In every
way, and will no doubt be con-
fclderod ae necesBary as pood plants
wltligrowerB. when better known.
1 consider It the beet In tbe mar-
bet and If your otlier Bpeclaklee
are as good tliey aiiould make
another addition to the money
raakerB of 1900.

Very respectfully.

Albert M. Herb.

_I Sumitk*.

111(1 Price* on

i THE MODEL PUNT ?
- STAKE CO., i

•- 226 North 9th St. 3.

BROOKLYN, N.Y. "

M*»nflnn thp F^nrtsts' Kxohftnep whfn wri

«en

Doe.5 not
injure- thcv'^
most sensitiw
plants. Used for
fumigation or 5piay-
in^ indoopj or out.
aoo pounds of to-
bacco in one pint/
of Nikotcen .w >• ji^'

Sold by5ccdsmen.
Circular free.

5habciiraDipCa

\// Cliicat>'o.

3mc5

Kvs^

SlMloe SiiMioe

Just the thing
for tying
bouquets and
stringing
Smilax.

Manufactured Expressly for Florists

BY

JOHN C. MEYER & CO.,

87 Summer St., Boston, Mass.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrttlnif.

Nnrserymen, Seedsmen and Florists

Wishing to do business with
Europe should send for the

"HORTICULTURAL
....ADVERTISER"

This is tlie British Trade Paper, be-
ing read week ly by ail Hortlcuitural
traders ; it is also taken by over 1000
of the best Continentai houses. An-
nual subscription to cover coat of
postage, 75 cents. Address

EDITORS OF THE " H. A."

Chllwell Nurseries, NOTTS, ENGLAND,
Uentlon the FloiistB' Exchange when writing.

1 When preparing for the
a Fall and Winter trade,
3 do not forget to use

I JADOO FIBRE
I am JADOO LIQUID

i The results will be astonish-
ing and profitable.

Our new Catalogue you will find
interesting and instructive.

Bientlon tbe Florists' Exchanffe when wrltlnc.

THE AMERICAN JADOO CO., I

3 81 J Fairmount Ave.,

I PHILADELPHIA, PA.

niiiniiiimiiiiimimiiiiiiiiiiiinimiMi'

Mention tbe Florists' Exchange when writing

678

The Florists' Exchange.

J. K. ALLEN,

Whol«fialt Commission Dealer In

CUT F=I-OinZERS,

67 W. 88th Street, Mew York.

Orders br mall orteleKraphpromptlrattended
to. Telephone Call. 383 3Sth St.

ROSES, Blue ind White VIOLETS, Specialties.

W. S. ALLEN,

17 West 38th St., New York.

BLAUVELT & GUTTMAN,

36 W. 27th St. , NEW YORK,

Wes&le Wssioii Msls

Consignments of flrst-claaa stock solicited.

Orders by mail or telegraph receive the best of

attention. B^-'Puone 1463-lSth St.

CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE

404-412 E. 34th St., N.Y., near Ferry.
Open every Morning at 6 O'cloclc a. h. for the

Sale of Cut Flowers.

This Is not a commission bouae ; the market 1

consists of Individual stands.

Wall Space for Advertialag Purposes to Rent

J. DONALDSON, SECRETARY.

WM. H. CUNTHER,

Wholesale Florist

VIOLETS AND CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

Conslgnmen's Solicited.

30 West 29th St., New York.

Telephone, 2300— 38th S'reet.

MICHAEL A. HART,

Wholesale S Cominissioii Florist,

44 W. 29th St., New York.

Telephone CaU, ia07 38th St.
Ail kinds of Boiet yioieti end CunAtloni I

a speolattT.
ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. |

EDWARD C. HORAN,

Wholesale Florist

No. 34 W. 29th St., New York.

The Bride, Mermet and American Beauty,
Specialties.

JULIUS LANG,

Wholesale Florist

53 WEST 30tll ST.

ConBlgnmenta Solicited. NEW YORK.

FRANK MILLANG,

Wholesale Commission Dealer In I

CUT FLOWERS

, 408 E. 34lh ST., NEW YORK ClIY.

Cut Flower Exchange. Telephone Call, 1064-S8th.

THE NEW YORK CUT FLOWER GO.

119-121 West 23d Street,
I 12-114 West 24th Street,

TiliphoM 733- Kth. NEW YORK.

CONSIONMENTS SOLIOITID.

Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders.

itiloo the Florlete' Sxctaanxe when writing.

I \.yy27f8-3a'.t'JT.

bRcriig?

^^ECiAtrr

giesdle
|Torisr6

so WfjnoTfjrfteeT n.y. city.

McKELLAR & WINTERSON,

'Wholesale Coxmnission Jobbers

In Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies.
45, 47, 49 WABASH AVENUE,

Manufacturers of Wire Work.
- - CHICAGO, ILL.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND, wsox.es^x.e

CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
No. 67 Bromfleld St. and 18 Chapman Place, BOSTON, MASS.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Names and Varieties

A. BCADTY, fancy— special.

" extra

No. 1

" Culls & ordinarj

Bride

r ridesmaid

Hoste

^ JacquemiDOt

O K. A. Victoria

»• La France ordinary...

O " extra

BS Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan

Niphetos

PapaGontier

Perle

Souv. de Wootton

ORCHIDS— Cattleyas

CypripediumB

Dendrobium formoaum.

*' others

( Inf'r grades, all colors.
w t White....

e Standard J Pink

.2 Varieties) Red

»; ( Yel.&Var.
™ •Fancy— l White ....
■S (*ThB highest \ 1'°''

C9 standard vax) \ Yel.&Var.

i^ Novelties

Adiantcm

asparaqds

CALLAS

Daisies

q ladiolus

Lilies

Lilt of the Valley

Mignonette— ordinary.. . .

*' fancy

PEONIES

Pansies

Smilax

Sweet Peas

New York

lune 30 1899

15.00
lU.OO
3.00
1.00
1.00
l.Oo

to 25.
to 15.
to 10.
to 2.

.75
3.00
1.00

2.00
1.00

1.00

.60

.50

.50

.60

.50

1.00

1.00

1.00

1.00

1.60

.35

35.00

4.0O

.15

4.00

4.0O

3.00

1.10

to

to 5,

to ..

to 1,

to 6.

to 3.

to ..

to ..

to 4,

to 2,

to ..

to .,

to 3

to .,

to 50,

to .,

to .,

to .,

to 1,

to 1

to 1

to 1,

to 1

to 3

to 2.

to 3,

to 2

to 2,
to

to 50

to 6
to

to 6

to 6

to 4,

to .

to .

to 2,

to .

to 12,
to

to .,

to .,

to .,

Boston

June 29 1899

Phliadelpbia

Jure 28. 1899

15.00 to

10.00 to

3.00 to

l.OU to

1.00 to

1.00 to

.... to

.... to

2.00 to

2.10 to

to

to

2.00 to

to

to

to

l.OO to

. to

. to

. to

. to

. to

.3b to

.60 to

.51 to

.60 to

.BO to

.75 to

.75 to

.75 to

.75 to

.... to

.50 to

.... to

.... to

.26 to

4.00 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

lO.rlfl to

.25 to

to

.... to

.... to

20.01
12. 0(
6.01
2.01
4.0fi
4.01

6.0(
4.0(1

4.00

4.00

.76
.85

l.m

l.OO
1.0(

\.m

50.00

6.00

12.00
.35

Baltimore

June 28. 1899

20.00 to 25.00
15.0) to 20.00
8.00 to 15.00
3.00 to 6.01
2. on to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
3.00 to
4.00 to
.... to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
.... to ...
.... to 50.01
15.00 to 30.00

... to ....
13.50 to 35.011

.20 to .40

.60 to 1.00

.60 to

..50 to

.50 to

.75 to

.75 to

.75 to

.75 to
.... to

.75 to
35.00 to 50.00
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
5.00 to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
12.60 to 15 »■

.20 to .50
.... to
.... to
.... to

R.0(:
6.(K1

6.00
3.0(1
6.0(

6!6il

4.00

1.00
1.00
1.00
1.60
1.50
1.50
1.

i'.OI

4.00
6.01
4.00

4 00
2.00
3.00

2.00
3.00
4.00

1.(0
1.50

.40

.60

.60

.60

.60

1.25

1.25

1.35

1.25

!5.0U
6.00

13.50
.15

to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to

to 1.0'

to 76 00

to 8.01

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to 3C.00

to .36

to

to

to

5.01
5.0O

..5(1

1.0(1

.K

.78

.76

1.60

1.60

1.50

1.5('

4.0(

Buffalo

June 28, 1899

.00 to 30.00
.00 to 20.00
.00 to 10 00
.00 to 5.00
.00 to 6.00
.00 to 6.00
... to ....
...to ....
.00 to
...to
...to
...to
.00 to
...to
...to
.00 to
.00 to
...to
...to
...to
...to
...to
.30 to
.60 to
.60 to
.60 to
.60 to
.00 to
.00 to
.00 to
.00 to
...to ....
.75 to 1.00
.00 to 60.00
...to ....
...to ....
.00 to 10.00

6.00

00

3.00
4.00

.50
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00

8.00
4.00

.00 to
.00 to

...to ....

...to ....

...to ....

...to ....

.00 to 15.00

.20 to .50

...to

...to ....

...to ....

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see oar Correspondence Golnmns.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,

'^AT'Koleisa.le F'lorist

During the Summer Months, commencing July 3d, we will be open from

7.30 A. m. to 6.00 p. M.

-A.1^4:, BB-ifi^lUariElS a,n.d. ■V..^^XjXjE"2" Oiir Specialties.

1612-14-16-18 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO., Ltd!

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

LONG DISTANCE PHONE
2167.

CONSIGN(VIENTS
SOUCITED.

WRITE FOR PRICE LIST.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 705 Penn Ave., PITTSBURG, Pa

HOLTON S HUNKEL CO..

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Manutacturers et Wire Resigns.

457 Milwaukee St. idlLWAUKEE, WIS

'Phone Main 874. P. O. Box 103.

Wholesale Florists, j7 jobbers in

Always on

CARNATIONS,

BRIDESMAIDS,

BRIDES

FLORISTS' VASES.

Horticultural Auctioneers.

84 Hawlbv Street. BOSTON.

Mention the Flozlats' Exchange when writing.

/

iA£.F=. SHERIDKN

Wliolessle CIoiuidIbsIod Dealer In

CUT FLOWERS

39 West 28th St., New York.

Telephone, 211- 38th St.

PRICE LIST SENT ON APPLICATION.

TRAENDLY & SCHENCK,

Wholesale Florists,

U W. 28th St. and CUT FLOWER EXCHANSE,
NEW YORK.

Ttlephone S«l-lSth St.

^^Conslffnmentf BoUoited

JOHN YOUNG,

Wholesale Florist

51 WEST 28th ST.,

NEW YORK.
CYCAS PALM LEAVES Always on HanH.

HICKS & CRAWBUCK,
Wholesale Commission Florists,

110 LIVINGSTON ST.,

Consignments Solicited. BROOKLYN, N.Y.

fiilLLaiisiaif

CUT FLOWERS, STRICTLY WHOLESALE |

19 Botram Plica, BROOKLYN, N.Y. r

Open to receive Consignments of
CHOICE FI.OWERr* at any time.

THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.,
Wholesale Florist,

43 West aSth Street,

NEW YORK.

WM. J. BAKER,

Wholesale Florist,

J 432 So. Penn Square,

,^,^PHILADELPHIA, PA.

DUMONT & CO.,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

No. 1305 FUbert St., FhiUdelphia.

C. A. KUHHN,

WHOLESALE FLORIST,

1122 Fine St., St. Lonlg, Mo.

A COMPLETE LINE Or fflKB DESIONS.

CUT FLOWERS

New England Headquarters for

AMERICAN BEAUTIES

Of which we make a specialty.

WELCH BROS.,

15 PKOVracE ST., BOSTON, MAWS.

Mention tlie Florists' Exchange when wriune.

July 1, 1899.

THB PLORISTS' EXCHHNCe.

679

Headquarters in Western New York

FOI!

ROSES, CARNATIONS

And all kinds of Seasonable Flowers.

GIVE ^ ..-^^i.. WE

WM. F. HASTING, wholesale
481 Washington street, Commission

BuHalo. N. Y. flOf'S'

Also Dealer In FloHsts' Sopplles & Wire Designs.

Mpntton the Florists' E^3lCha^ee when writing.

FRED. EHRET,

Wholesale Florist

1403 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE,
PHILADELPHIA.

GEO. M. MOSS,
Wholesale Florist

32 South 17th St.. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Long Dlatance 'Phone, 14330 D.

Cohalgnmenls of choice ROSEB, CARNATIONS,

VIOLETS Bollclted.

Floe VALLEY iQ stock at all tlmea.

LEO NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist

17 N. JUNIPEI^ ST.,

Philadelphia.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

Lonff Distance
Pbone 5085 A

BASSETT & WASHBURN,

Wholeaale Dealers and Growers of

CUT FLOWERS

76 WABASH Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.
*• Greenhouses at Hinsdale, III.

L. D. 'Phone at ChlcaEO. Main 223.

L. Ii. 'Phone at Ulnsdale, No. 10.

KENNIGQTT BROS. COMPANY,

Wholesale Cnt Flowers

42 and 44 E. Randolph Street,

CHICAGO, ILL.

WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY.

WIETOR BROTHERS.

BUCOKSBOBa TO

ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO.,

Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers

OFFICE AND 8ALESEOOM,

61 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO.

Headquarters for AMEP.ICAN BEAUTIES.

ST. LOUIS

Gut Flower Co.,

Wholesale Florists,

1333 PINE STREET

St. Louis, no.

Mention the Florlwt.' TCxehanee when wrltlne.

E. G. HILL & CO.

Wholesale Florists

RICHMOND, INDIANA.

Mention the FlorlsU* Exchange when writing.

REINBERG BROS.

WHOLESALE GROWERS OF

CHM witn «U leaaing varieues oi kusc:

, , 4, f— I -^ . «, ^ M ^ and CARNATIONS. We are Headquar
U X, In I O W 6 r S te™ for fine AMERICAN BEAUTIES

"°o°f°gIas\ salesroom, 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL

We can <lll all orders on short notice
with all leading varieties of ROSES
and CARNATIONS. We are Headquar-
ters for PINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

Mention the FlorletM* Exchange when writing.

Ideas for Nineteen Hundred

fp

CATALOGUE COVERS, DISPLAY CARDS AND EFFECTS,
ORIGINALLY DESIGNED AND FINISHED IN NATURE'S
TRUE COLORS. TO ORDER— DESIGNING. ^ ,^ .^t ,^

CORRESPONDENCE INVITED.

DAN'L B. LONG, publisher, BUFFALO, N. Y.

Mention the FIori»t«' Kxchang* wh«»« »T-ine»

REED & KELLER

Mention the FlorUU' Exchange when writing.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

122 W. 25th Street,
NBIV YORK CITY.

z

...Wholesale Prices

of Cut Flowers...

Name« and Varletle*

Chicago

June 28, 1899

St. Louis

June 26, 189!

Cincinnati

June 27, 1899

Milwaukee

June 26, 1899

Toronto

June 28, 1899

A. BEADTr, fancy— special.

1.5.00 to 20.0(1

20.1)0 to 25.01

.... to ....

15.00 to 26.00

.... to ....

' " extra

10.00 to 12.00
6.00 to 8.00
2.00 to 3.0(1

10.00 to 15. 0(
.... to 8. CO
.... to ...

.... to ....
.... to ....
.... to ...

12.50 to 16.01
8.00 to 10. 0(
4.10 to 6.00

.... to ....

" No. 1

to ....

Culls & ordinary

.... to ....

Bride

I. 00 to 4.00
2.00 to 4.00
to

2.00 to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to

4.01
4.01

2.00 to 3.00
2.00 to 3.00
.... to ....
.... to ....

3.00 to 6.00
3.00 to 6.10

to . ..

.... to ....

1.00 to 6.00

1.00 to 6.00

Hoste

.50 to 4.00

«. Jacqueminot

.... to ....

to ....

O K. A. Victoria

... to ....

.... to

.... to ....

4.00 to 8.00

.... to ....

w La France, ordinary...

3.00 to 5.00

to

.... to ....

.... to ...

.... to ....

® '* extra

to ....

.... to

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to ....

or

to ....

.... to
2.00 to
.... to

5!6(

.... to ....
2.00 to 3.00
.... to ....

.... to ....
3.00 to 6.00
.... to ....

.60 to 6.00

2.00 to 6.00
.... to ....

1.00 to 6.00

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan.

.... to ....

Niphetos

.... to ....

to

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to ....

Papa Gontier

.... to ....

.... to

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to ....

Perle

3.00 to 3.0(1
.... to ....

2.00 to
.... to

4.0li

2.00 to 3.00
.... to ....

3.00 to 6.00
.... to ....

.60 to 4.00

Souv. de Wootton

1.00 to 6.00

OKCHXDS-Cattleyas

.... to ....

.... to

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to 26.00

Cypripediums

.... to ....

.... to

.... to ....

.... to ....

to

Dendrobium formosum..

.... to ....

.... to

....

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to ...

... to

■ . .

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to ....

r Inf'r grades, ail coiora.

.30 to .40

.50 to

.76

.... to .50

.... to 1.01

.30 to .60

M ( White....

.7.5 to 1.00

.... to

1.01

.... to 1 00

.... to 1.00

1.00 to 1.60

e Standard j Pink

.7.5 to 1.00

.... to

1.0(1

.... to 1.00

.... to 1.00

.60 to 1.00

.2 Varieties'! Red

.75 to l.on

.... to

I.IK

.60 to .76

to 1.00

.60 to 1.00

•t: ( Yei.&Var.

.75 to l.on

.... to

1.01

.... to .

.... to ....

.60 to 1.00

g ♦Fancy— ( White....

1.60 to 2. 00

.... to

1.61

.... to 1.50

.... to 2.00

.... to ....

■5 (The highest J 5'°^

W srradefl of 1 Red

1.50 to 2.011
1.50 to 2.00

.... to
.... to

1.61
1.51

.... to 1.36
.... to ....

.... to 3.0(1
.... to 2.00

.... to

.... to ....

C3 Btandardvar) y Yel.&Var.

1.50 to 3.M

.... to

1.61

.... to ....

.... to 2.00

.... to ....

I. Novelties

.... to ....

.... to

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to ....

A
A
C
D
G
L
L

DIANTDM

.75 to 1.00
50.00 to 75.00

.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
4.00 to
.... to

i.m
8!6(

.... to 1.00

to

.... to ....
.... to .26

.... to 2.0|i
8.00 to 10.00
2.00 to 3.011

.75 to l.Oll
.... to ....
.... to ....
.... to ....

8.00 to 8.0(1
8.00 to 10.00
.... to ....

1.00 to 1.60

8PARA0US

.... to 20.00

.... to ....

.25 to .60
4.00 to 6.00
3.00 to 5.00
3.00 to 4.00

.... to ....

.... to 2.00

LIES

.... to ....

ly OF THE Valley

.... to ....

Mignonette— ordinary. . . .

.... to ....

.... to

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to ....

" fancF

.... to ....

.... to

... to ....

.... to ....

.... to ....

P
P

s«

St

2.00 to 4.O0
to ....

.... to ....
.... to ....
12.60 to 16.01
.15 to .60
.... to ....
.... to ....
.... to ...

.... to ....
.... to ....
.... to 12.60
... to .26
.... to ....
.... to ....
.... to ....

.... to ....
.... to ....
.... to 15.00
.26 to .«
.... to ....
.... to ....
.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to ....

fILAX

10.00 to 15.00
.25 to .40
to

to ....

FEET Peas

4.00 to 6.00

.... to ....

.... to

.... to ....

.... to

.... to ....

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock

see oar Correspondence Colnmns.

Prices are for quantltlBS of one hundred unless otserwise noted.

Prices quoted above are given only after very careful Inquiry, and while we do not

guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

nQnnDnniTD nininnDnQ unii

nn CUT STRINGS, 8 to 10 ft.

UornlilllillD rLUIIUbUu m

M it long, 50c. per string.

Shipped to any part of the country.

W . ±±- ±LJX.iXjIOTT, -

IBz?±sli.-boxL, l^ass.

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OUR JULY OFFER

lOTMORTELLES, red, white and blue, or purple,
82.50 the dozen hunches ; yellow, S2.00 the dozen.
TAPE FI.OWEKS, a lb.. Gtic ; selected, f I CO a Ih.
CVCAS LEAVES, prepared ae tn siz.-. at 3.'j. 4a 51.1,
61), W. 7naud iincts the pair. WHEAT HIIEA VES.

flat, at $2.(10. *2.-0. *3.fiO. fi4.8[i. $6 00, $7 2(1 the dozen. <:Y('AS WREATHS. Imported. l>IKTAIi FLORA L

WREATHS. French. WIRE FRA:>IES. Flft^'<■^ [.--r cent, jrpeclal discount on Fifteen Dollar orders.

t'EMETEKV BOIHJIIET HOLDERS, ^f tin. i-uhiKr'd ^reen, the dozen at 70 cte. and 90 cts. Ten per

ct-nt. I'or eaHh with order. See our trade lint mailed on application.

Meatiun thiB paper. AUOUST ROLKER &, SONS, 52 Dey St., New York.

THE CEFREY LETTER CO.,

Manufacturers of Florists' L,etters. The best and
mo3t artistic letter on the market. Pat. Jan. 3d, 1893.

PRICE :-m or 3 inch letters, per hundred $1.50

Script letters, '* 3.50

Office and Factory, 446 Tremont St., Boston, Mass.

CHAS. L. RAZOUX. Manaoke.

AGENTS:

The Flower Market. Boston. I McKellar & WlnterBon, Chicago.

Emll. Steffens, New Vork, | H. BayerBdorfer & Co., Phlla.

Agents wanted in all large cities. Telephone 715-3 Tremont.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Galax Leaves.

CHAS. H. RICKSECKER, LInvllla, N. a

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GHLIIl LEjIVES

AND

leuGotHoe Sprays

FOR SPRING AND SUMMER USE

Write for prices to

HARLAN P. KELSEY,

Buiid^rg"." Boston, Mass.

Mention ihf F^orl.t.' Kxchane*^ wh«.n writing.

FERNS! FERNS!

Shipped In any quantity, from 1000 to 100,000 at a time.
Write for prices.

FINE LAUREL FESTOONING, »!,%''" "*

F1,<»WER1N<; I.AIJREI,, 50c. per bunch, extra
nice. 4^alax LeaveH, nioHHes. Etc., Etc.

GROWL FERN GO. ^\t7.r Boston, Mass.

M<*ntlnn thp Florlntii' Kxr-hnnE-*- wh«>n writing

[ MICHEL PLANT - [
5 -^-^BULB CO. s

■ ST. LOUIS, MO. 5

■ ■

Mention the Florlata' Kxrhange when wrltlnr.

GUT FLOWEB BOIES

Three awards for superiority.
Send for illustrated list. . . .

EDWeBDUDOBKEB'SS."

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Everyone having anything; to sell
to florists should secure space for
the trade exhibit at Detroit, in
connection with the S. A. F. Con-
vention on Aug-ust 15th, next.

Address

GEO. A. RACKHAM, Supt.,

880 Van Dyke Avenue,

DETROIT, MICH.

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THE ORCHID HYBRIDS

(HA-NSEN)

3000 REFERENCES

Enumeration and Classification of all

Orchid Hybrids described up-to-date,

334 pages, royal octavo, $3.00.

Two supplements.

No other work of its kind is in existence
in America. The Information it gives re-
garding the various crosses is worth to
orchid growers double the selling price.

i. T. DE Li MARE PIG. AND PUB. GO. Ltd.

2 I)uane St., New York,
Mention the Florlets* E!xch&nge when writing

680

The F'LOrists* Exchange.

Deutsche Sartnegeitmvo

Largest Ci. culation of any German
Horticultural Publication.

Sabscrlbere and Correspondents In every part of the
world Profusely Illustrated and practical articles
coverlne the wbole Held of Eardenlni! give tbe most
tnwtxvorthy and quickest rep. iits about all progress In
horticulture lu Kuropean and otber countries.
As an Advertising Medium It offers tlie best tacilitlei

for opening foreign business retalions.

Pnbllsbed weekly. Subscription price $3 00 per year

mailed free to all countries. Sample copies free.

iiclwi($

furh

[dller-JXL

► [AL-I-EMAQNEl
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STANDARD FLOWER PDTS!

Packed In amaU crates, easy to handle.

crate

Price per crate

1500 2 In. pots
1500 2« '•
1500242 •■

In crate, M.S8
5.25

120 7 In. pott In crate, *4.20
60 8 •• " 3.00

6.00

48 9

•• " 3.6(1

10003 "

5.00

4810

Sl»34< "

5.80

Mil

" 3.60

5004^ "

4.50

2412

3205 "

4.51

1214

•' 4.80

144 6 "

"

3.16

6 16

4.50

Seed pans same price as pots. Send for price Hal
of Cylinders for Cut Flowers. Ilan^ng Basteta, Lawn
Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off fur casb with order.

HILFINGER BROS. POTTERY,

OR.... FORT EDWARD, N . Y.

AuGUBT RoLKKK & SONS, New Yorlj Agents,

52 Dky Stbbkt, New Toek City.
Mention the Florists' Eichange when writing

"your^FI

WITH THE "INCOMPARABLE

»» I I n inc. inv/\j

BORDEAUX

World's He-it" S]iravlng i

I BSed ^ .., ., .J

, Cutshow!; i/rnnnrur k'nopoavk"

jrpalent KCflUOtnC SPKAYKK

^ Makes KmulHlon wblle Puinplnir.

I MADB OSLY BY

THE DEMINQ CO.. SALEM. OHIO.

I Twelve vftri'fties of Spravere. Pl'MPS OF
ALL KINDS. Writ* naorourGen'l Western
Agenla, ileniUoii Se Habhell, Chlcagro. Iil».fc,
Catalo^e and formulas oi&lled FREE.

RUBBER HOSE

For Florists, Seedsmen ....
Nurserymen, Gardeners, Etc.

% inch Special Hose $2u.O0 per 100 teet.

■H inch 7 ply 15.00 per 100 teet.

M inch 5 ply 12.50 per 100 feet.

Hi inch? ply 12.60 per 100 feet.

M inch 4 ply lU.OO per 100 feet.

>4 inch 4 ply and 5 ply 10.00 per 100 feet.

Made in 35 feet or 50 feet lengths.

Couplings attached, ready for use.

Manufacturers' Rubber Co., New York City.

43 VESEV STREET.

Xra^tinrt .1.0 Trirt.-lo»o' jr-r^hnr-^o .T-.,iO wTltlnp

ICOIIPANW

13-719 WHAWD
PHILADELPHIA

PA'

^5U_

IDAPD/

Pots.

BRINCII WAREliOrSKSt
Kcamer and WfiU14« ATponrt, Jenej CItr. ff.'.
JaekMB It*. A r*anoD St., Loaf UUnd at/, B.T.

By the Bag:,
Xon or Carload*

ly WRITE US FOR QUOTATIONS.

ELLIS & POLLWORTH

MILWAUKEE, WIS. f

!♦» »♦»»»>»» ♦♦♦»»♦♦♦*♦♦♦•♦*

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STANDARD ♦ POTS.

We are now ready to supply a superioi
quality of Pota in unlimited quantities.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.

A. H. HEWS & CO.,

NORTH CAMBRIDGE, • MASS.

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STANDARD FLOWER POTS

First Quality. Cream Coloh.
IX in., per 1000.12 40 1 3H in, per 1000.1 4 95

2 in., " .. 2 75 4 in., " « 20
2H in., '■ .. 3 35 5 in., " 10 80

3 in., " .. 4 10 I 6 in., " 16 50

Packages extra.

C. HENNECKECO.'"'"^:^.''"'

Wentlon the FUirlots" Exchsnre when wrlTtn*

ADOO FIBRE and
ADOO LIQUID

Will do all that is claimed
If Intelligently Vitd.*^

wehf e I FOR HANDLING COLLECTIONS

evel^whe'rel FoR SECURING REPORTS. . . .

FOB INFOKM.KTInN WBITK

THE NATIONAL FLORISTS* BOAkQ OF TRADE,

C. S. LODEIi, Sec'y. 271 Broadway, New York.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

MASTICA

FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES.

Proven superior to pntiy aasier to apply and stays od .
Not affected hy eitremeB of weather. Endorsed by
prominent florists. Send for descriptive circular of
iTiasClca and Alastlca <<lazlnK I^Iachlnes.

F. 0. PIERCE C0.,'i^V'F"u1'."j;;".7.?- New York.

Mi^nilon the Florists' Exchange when writing

SUMMER IN WINTER

By Usina

Standard Greenhouse Boilers

One cent gets our Catalogae.

GIBLIN & CO., = Utica, N, Y

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HOTHOUSE GLASS

All Sizes a Specialty.

C. S. WEBER & CO.

4 Dcsbrosses Street, New Yori.

Heniioii Liic ti'iriNtti b.xunaiu£t7 wni;ii wi iLinB

Ormsb^

-Ti — '

TRY THEM

U^niion dra V'^.vimtM' KTchanara when wrlttna

yJviLMMNsi)^^

^ Balanced r *

FOi: p.\RTicnL,\RS .^.nnuicss

E. A. ORMSBY, Melrose Jass.

r?H'G-SIIOT,' Used from Ocean to Ocean sicross this Continent.

Hammond's Paint and Slug Shot Works

MANUFACTURE

"Grape DoBt" for Mildew, "Cattle Comfort" to k-ep

cattle comfortable in fly time, "Copper !?olution,"

"Extract of Tobacco," "TUrip Juice,"

*• Sbeep Wash."

FRENCH BORDEiUX MIXTURE IN PULP ITc.'^rAl

and reliable form for Imnifl'alH usi^ ^-nl.l liv itio ser,i tr;iile. bend for
circulars. BENJAMIN IlAMMoND. FlPliklll-oD Htidaon, N. T.
Mentl'in tho FlnrlHtw' TTTOhsng** when writing

nsinfronr AGRICULTURAL DRAIN

— Everv mill oli-xin'iieini' knows that
t is tilt- draiiifil inay In' « ..rkfii -weeks
in advance of that which is undrained. , We niakt.' nil kiiiii.-; I'C tile and

Make an Early Season Kl

/^V^ir^ — ^^ =" — —- - ^^^ in advance of that which is undrained. We niak .

fS\ D/MlMn Til C I Sewer Pipe, Red Pressed Brick, Fire Brick, Chimney
Up^ nJJU riiJ ! I LjCLW Tops, Flues, Encaustic Side Walks, etc. a\ .ite Mr wimt
V^Y^g^^^- --^^^=w^ you\vant. JOHN H.JACKSON ;k» Third Ave., Albany, N.Y

Mfntl<^n th*" Fl.iri-' « hW'^hanep whpn writing

GLASS

FOR GREENHOUSES, GRAP-
ERIES, CONSERVATORIES,
AND HOTBEDS.

GLASS

VANHORNE, GRIFFEN & CO.,

French and American Glass. oer, aRiiNwioM sr, * N E W YORK

Steam and Hot Water Heating

Economically and Perfectly Installed by

HENRY W. GIBBONS, '

LIBERTY STREET,
ME-W VORK.

EXPERT ADVICE AND PLANS FDRNISHED. ESTIMATES FREE.
MHrmnn the Plitrt-.l;- Kx-hnnii,- wh..n wnrlng

Mention til© FlorlBtB' Exchange when writing.

INTERNATIONAL HEATER CO.

237 W»TEB ST., NEW YORK
BOSTON, *7 UNION ST. CHICAGO, 86 E. LAKE ST.

^'.V^e". BOILERS ""GREENHOUSES

Over SO years' experience. Write for Catalogue.

MenLloD the Florists' Exchange when wriunu.

VERY PI.ORISX T w ATI

igiit to iKsiTRE r~l z\ I I

IS GLASS aKalnst 1 llV.ll.->

FOB PAETICULABS ADDBK8

JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y, Saddle River, N.J

\t.,-r,rir,^ »»M. trn^,.i,t«' jT^fhtm^a w?h<»n writing

ForTCalkine

Cast Iron

Pipe.

For

Stoppins

Leaks.:

SMOOTH ON JOimS
SMOOTH OH GISTIHGS

SMOOTH ON MFG. CO.,

547 Communipaw Ave., JERSEY CITY, N.^J.

Vbkbland Tompkins, B. S., Chemist and Manager.

^ Etius ImproTed

Roller bearing BCl'-oUlng devise,
mitoniallc etop, solid link chain
makes the IMPROVED CHALr
LKKGE the most perfect appa-
ratus in the market.

Write for catalogue and prices
before placing your orders else-
where.

Quaker City Machine Co.,

RICH3ION1), INI>.

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GLASS

For Qreenhouses, Graperies,
Hotbeds, Conservatories,

and all other purposes. Get otjb PiQ-
UBES BEFORE BiTriNG. Estimates freely
given.

N. COWEN'SSON,
392-94 W. Broadway, New York.

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JOHN a
4'\co;

SAWTHOftfJE AV.

CYPRESS
MATERIAL

OF ANY DESCRIPTION.

eStlD FOR OATALOaUI.

\Tentton tha P'l.-.Hcfo' Fif'^hnnFe o-heT, TcrlMng

IF YOU WANT A

GOOD SASH LIFT

For a Very Little Money Get

TH£ ~%5^

/VENTtLPlTIN^ f\PPL)ar<(CE_

For Descriptive Catalogne Send to

J. D. CARMODY. EVANSVILLE, IND.

\i- ntn.n thtf Florists' Eschanee when wrliiiit

CfPRESS

IS MUCH MpRE DURABLE THAN PINE.

SASH BARS/

UP to^Z FEET ■" LENGTH or LONGER.

Greenhouse

AND OT>fER BUILDIN6 MATfeRIAL.

Senmfor our illustrated BooK
"CYPRESS LUMBERAMofrsUSES."

-SF>eciBl 6reenhousrcfrcul»r.

"Tn^A.T STeari;v5 [umbef (b.,
Net^nseiH $9ST8n, ^yc^s.

iiic FlurlBtB Exchange when writing

July 1, 1899.

The F=i-orists' Exchange.

t81

LORD & BURNHAM CO.,

Horticultural Architects and Builders, Steam and Hot Water Heating

Engineers.

Plans and estimates furnished on application for Greenhouses, Conservatories, etc. erected
complete with our patent iron construction; or for material only, ready for erection.
Estimates furnished also for Cypress Greenhouse Material.

Largest Builders of Greenhouse Structures. Plans and construction embrace latest Improvements.
Six highest awards at the World's Fair. Send four cents postage to New Yori< office for latest
catalogue. Send five cents postage tor Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating Catalogue. . . .

We Make Special Greenhouse PUTTY— Price on Application

GENERAL OFFICE AND WORKS".
inVINGTON-ON-HUDSON, N. Y.
Mention the FlorlatA* Bxchanjre wb«n writlnjr.

NEW YORK OFFICE :
ST. JAMES BUILDING, B'WAY and 26TH ST.

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress.

BEST GRADES. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP.

A. DIETSGH & CO. sHEFliiL'o'W CHICAGO, ILL.

Meotlon the Flortetj' Excbang* Trh^n writing.

1/3 OF YOUR MONEY SAVED

BY BUYING NEW UP-TO-DATE

Cable and Pipe Ventilators, Soil Sifters, insecticide Mixers.

^•■SEND FOR NEW ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE. -fcss^

A. Q. WOLF U BRO., Dayton, Ohio.

Mentloa Ihlt paper.

...HAS POSITIVELY NO EQUAL FOR... -^

STRENGTH, DURABILITY and NEATNESS.

Guaranteed for 10 years. Has a eolld wheel and shaft cast In
une ( malleable iron) . No slipping on Line Shaft as the case with
all others. Catalogue tree.

. — E. HIPPARD, Vounestown, Ohio.

Water Every Day in the Year for
Flowers and Lawns when . . .

Rider »>- Ericsson Hot Air Pumps

are used. Nearly 25,000 sold during the past 25
years. Prices reduced. Send to nearest office
for catalogue "X."

Rider=Ericsson Engine Co.,

22 Cortlandt St., New York. I 86 Lake Street, Chicago.
239 Franklin Street, Beaton. 40 N. 7th St., Phlladelohia
6ai Craig St., Montreal, P.Q- | 22 A Pitt St.. Sydney, N.S.W.
Tenlente-Rey 71, Havana. Cuba.

Mention the Florlata' Ei^^hangg whao writlnr.

EXCLUSIVELY

A Greenhouse Heater.

Specially adapted for the work. Easy
to erect. Simple in operation. Eco-
nomical as to consumption of fuel.
Send for catalogue and list of prices.

MYERS & CO.

(Ebtablibhed 1849.)

1518-1920 So. 9th St., Philadelphia.

Mention the FlorlaU' Exchange when writing.

6HEEIIB0DSE HEIiTI|l6^ HP VEHTILIiTIIIII,

Horticultural Architecture and Building.

pitching^^Go

ESTABLISHED 1644.

233 Mercor Street, - NEW YORK.
FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS.

NINETEEN SIZES.

Perfect Sash Raising- Apparatus.

Rosehouscs, Greenhouses, Etc., of Iron

Frame Construction erected complete

or the Structural Iron ^Vo^k ahip-

ped ready for erection.

Iron Frame Benches wi h the

'* Perfect Drainage Bench Tn«**

er Slate Tops.

aCKD 4C. POSTAGE FOR 1L,L,VSXRAXED CAXAI^OGCH.

THE VAN REVPER

PERFECT GLAZIERS' POINTS

Ko riglits or lefts. Price per bo.\ of lOOO, 60c.
by mall, T5c.; iu lots of 5000 by ex., 55c. perlOOO

HENRY h. DREER, 714 Chestnut St , Phila., Pa.

Uftntlon the Plorlata* Exchans* whan wrlUnir

...THE...

Gorton Side Feed Boiler

SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR

GREENHOUSE HEATING.

YOU WANT THE BEST. WE HAVE IT.

Send for Catalogue and investigate for yourself.

GORTON & LIDGERWOOD CO.

96 Liberty Street, New York.

Mention the Florists' BxchanK^ when wrUltin

■ HOT-BED-

S QREENHOUSE

5 VENTILATOR

m GULF

SHSHi

CYPRESS BARS ■

SCREEN HOUSE MATERIALS

ItLflSS

Estimates and Catalogues
Cheerfully Furnished.

IT WHOLESILE.

MANUFACTURED BY

s.jacobs&sonl:

Office. 406 W. 13th St.. Nfw York. ■

Factory Storerooms, Borough of Queens. N.Y. ■

Uentfnn th«» iniSrl»t»i' Rxohnne-** wh*»n vrlttne

....THE..

SGOLLAY BOILER

Ids, Etc.

HOT WATER OR STEAM.

Farminqton, Conn., March 9, 1306.
"The Invincible Boiler you placed in my Carnation
houses has given great H^titif action. I did not have to
run the boiler hard even when the thermometer stood
18 deg. below zero. It has proved ' Invincible' In every
respect." Hugh Chbsnby, Flortat.

SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE AM9 PRICE LIST
Estimates Cheerfully Given.

JOHN A. SCOLLAY,

" INVINCIBLE." 74 and 76 Myrtle Ave, , Brooklyn, N.Y»

Maotton the Floiiata* Elxchange when writing.

682

The F=lorists' Exchange.

July 1, 1«99.

FRESH TOBIGGO
STEMS !

S1.50 ppr bnle ol
»U0 lbs.

W. C. BECKERT,

Seedsman,

ALLEGHENY. PA.

Gxi'hane«> when wrltlnK

Echevevin Seciiiula tJlancii, fS.OO perlUO; fiS.OO

per 100 J,
i^iiiilax, from2 Inch pots, ?2.00 per lOO; fi5 per 1000.
CoHnioe, Eluodlke, from i Inch pots, 50c. per doz.

red and white. Hi.OO per 100.
ChrysaniheiiiiiiiiM, Bergniann, Major Bonnaffun,

Meny Monarch. Modesto, $2.00 per ICO, from 2}^

Inch pots; W. H. Lincoln, $a.00 per 100.
Scarlet tSaue. strong, 3 In. pot plants, $4.00 per 100.
AinpelopHis Vfitrhil, strong. 4-Inch pot planta,

f 1.50 per doz.; $10 00 per 100.
DrnciPii IndiviHa. strong plants, 4-Inch pots, $2 00

per doz.; JlS.OUper 100.
AnparaKiiH tSpreiiKeri, from 2}^ In. pots, 50c. doz-

C.EISELE, I I th& Jefferson Sts. Phila.Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

Largest Stock in The Country.

All goods up-to-date and of superiorqufllity.
Write us for prices and other iniormation.
Our new Catalogue sent on application to
ttie trade only.

NEW CAPE FLOWERS!

Price ou AppllcatiuQ.

H. BAYERSDORFER A, CO ,

60. 52. 54, 66 N. Fouflh SI.. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

M-fittn

Pli^rlwfo' RTr-hnnir*'

^hpti wrltlnv

Jl Few Good Ihiogs You Want !

P»w mrC Liifmila Borl'onlf«, 4 ln..25c. Areca
'*'*-**''*^ Luteseens. 4 In , 35<t. Kentla Be.mor-
eana aud Korfterlana, 31n., :i5c.; 4 in., Sue

Siiiilax, -l In $150perl00.

SOO j>Iix**<U;ernniuiiis, 3iu 4.00

500 NupliroIcpiH Cordntn. Sword

Fern, -i aud t^^ Inches, $3 uu ; 3 Inches. . 5 00 "

Kex Be«oniii.Hln 4.0tl "

Aa:eratuiii, hiue and white; Itoiible AlyHsum i

C'oleUHt red and yelluw; A If crDuollifrai!!, red

aud yellow; ViolelM, Camnhell; Scarlet Sage,

Clara Bedman, 2 In.. $1.50 per 100. Cash with order.

4«ft£0. M. 1£]II1»IA9(», NeMTton. N. J*

X« .int|.-vn the p^r^^t«^t«• V'*r-\\nT\VC WhPT) wHtlHW

SPECIALTY:

Floral Metal
Designs ^^

Specialty : Wheat Sheaves.

SPECIALTY:

Prepared ^ J"
Cycas Leaves.

A. HERRMANN,

. . . WRITE FOR CATALOGUE.

404, 406, 408, 410, 412 East 34th Street,
NEW YORK CITY.

Manufacturer of JVIetal Floral Designs

Importer and Dealer in FInristfs* .<-upnlies.

PALMS

AND

FERNS

The LARGEST STOCK In
the West.

Sendusyourname, and we will keep you posted when
we have anything special to offer.

GE0.WITTB0LD,'?fH'iS^'^l3!'

Mention the Florlat*' Exchange when wrltlns.

THE BOSTON FERN

A SPECIALTY. MOO per 100; $(0.00 per 1000.
Orders filled In rotation, aa plants are ready.

L. H. FOSTER, 46 King St., Dorchester, Mass.

MARANTA MASSANGEA'^A

The hottest selling plant fur retail, fine fur ferneries,
makes fine 3 or 4 In. pot plants, '2 In pots. $1.00 per doz. ;
$6.00 per 100. 3 in. pots. $1.50 per doz.. $8.00 per 100.

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI-

f-trong, 2ii In. pots. J7 00 per 100.
DnCrC Bi-ide, 3 1n., W.OOperlOO; $35.00 per 1000.
nUaCO Bridesmaid, 3 In., $1 a 100; t3oa 1UW>.
IS"Terms, cash or C. O. D.

C. MERKEL & SON, Mentor. Ohio.

M.int1oTi the FlnrlHtg' Rxchftngp whpn writing

■
M
■

ROSE HILL NURSERIES!

ALL SOLD but about 60,000 SEEDLING

KENTIA BELMOREANA and FORSTERIANA

One to throe leaves; beautiful stock for growing on ; order quick
before potted. Send for prices of Palms, Dracaenas, Ficus,
Araucarlas, Ferns, Etc., before ordering elsewhere.
Price List on application.

SIEBR&CHT & SON, New Rochelle, N. Y.

TELEPHONE 151.

Mf'ntlon th^ Plariflts* Kxchanfre when writing

Boston Ferns

Pi. Hixaltata Bostonlensls, small
plants. $5 UU per lOU; ^i\).M per luuO; not less
than 25Uat InOJ rate. Larger plants, $6.00 to
$13.00 per 100,

ALSO A FINE LOT OF

ICentias, Relmoreanaand Forsteriana, 6-in.
pots, from $1.00 to $1.60 each; 7-in. pots, $1.60
to $2 50 each: l^rnrer plants, $3 Oil to $10.00 ea.

Areca Luttrsceiis* 50c. to $3.00 each.

I^atanias, from $4.< 0 per doz.. to $3 00 each.

Araucarlas. ^ttree plants. $1-00 to $1 50 ea.

A«^para}4:u!4PIuniosus,fl.OOto$1.50doz.

AsparaKu»9 Spreiij^erl, 3>^ in. puts.
$1..^ ' per (Jnz,

Asparajfus Xennissliiius,2!^in. pots.

75.-. per doz.; 3J^ in. pots, $1 25 per doz.
Adlantum Cuueatntn, from 75c. to

ftSOti nerdnz.
Rubber Plants, $3.00 to $1.00 per doz.

WM. &. BOGK, No. Cambridge, Mass.

Unknown cnrrf^HPonfipn's wH fternl cash with
orders. Connected with Telephone.

LATANIA BORBONICA

2 Inch pote $0.60 per doz ; $4.00 per 100

4 " 2.50 " 20.00

5 " extra fine 4.75 '* 35.00

6 " 9.00 " 70.00 "

B " $1.50 to $2.25 each : $lfi.no to $24 ou per doz.
Fine specimen plants, $6.1)0 and u;iward5.

ARECA LUTESCENS.

Plants $5.00 and upwttKls.
Kentia Beliuoreana and Fordtertaun—

4 Inch pots $35.t'0 per 100.

5 " $50.00 to 75.00

6 " 1.00 to 1.25 apiece.

Large planU from $3.00 to $10.00 a piece.

Phcenix* Reclinata. Canarlenels and Ruplcota, all

sizes from 2 to 10 Inch pots, at lowest prices.
Phcenix Reclinata, 4 Inch pots, 20cts. each. $1S.OO

per 100; 5 Inch pots. 35 cts. each, $30 00 per 100; 6

Irch pots, 60 cts. each. $55.00 per lOo.
Cocos Weddelinna. 21nch pota. fine, $15.00 per 100,

and larger plants from 20 cts. up.
Paodanus Utills, 4 Inch pold, $25.00, and 5 Inch

pots, $40.00 per 100, fine nlants.
Primula, Dbl. White, strong 2i4 In. plants. $7.00 a 100.
FERNS—Have ahout 20,000 of fine assortment from

2 Inch pots. In fine condition, $3.00 a 100 ; $27.50 a 1000.

JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, Alleghany Pa.

L. D. TELEPHONE 872.
Mention thA FlorUtw' Exchange when writing.

Invaluable.

Enclosed find express order for renewal of
my subscriptiun for FlorfttS* Bx£:hane:e, which
is invaluable. JOHN F. DATTO .<.

Wauknn. Iowa.-

W F Gale

ALLEN'S DEFiAi>LE MIGNONETTE

Seed all Grown
Under QIass in
Season of 1898-
1899

THE DEMAND for Mignonette as a " Florist's Flower " has been so great
during the past ten years, that every effort possible has been made to
develop types, and the same improvement has been made in this that is
noticeable in all other floral forms. Convinced that the Mignonette has been a
neglected flower, and grown simply for the seed it would produce, we began
its systematic cultivation to see how much flower the plant was capable of pro-
ducing. To that end we commenced its cultivation by selecting from the best
types we could obtain, plants of the greatest vigor, and such only as showed a
tendency to improve on all the lines of usefulness to the Florist.

We selected with three obje;ts in view — strength and size of both plant
anJ individual flower; size and strength of leaf, and fragrance. We have saved
seed from such plants only that showed marked improvement in all these points.
We soon found it necessary to unite the good qualities of several types, which
.has been successfully accomplished. To secure a type that would be useful for
■greenhouse cultivation we soon became convinced that the greenhouse was the
only place where types could be developed. Consequently, we have confined
our seed growing wholly to the greenhouse. And we have found, too, that the
higher the development of the flower, the weaker was its seed productiveness.
We think tlie limit of perfection has been reached, with spikes of flowers ten
inches long, and single florets more than half an inch in diameter, having the
most powerful, at the same time delightful, fragrance, as our crop of the
present season shows. We have saved the whole of this year's crop for seed
purposes, after discarding every plant that did not come up to our high
standard of e.xcellence. And this crop of seed we now offer, in sealed packets
only. Each packet contains 2,000 seeds, packets at One Dollar each.

None genuine unless my signature is on the face of each packet, and each packet sealed. Electros furnished at 75c. each.

CHARLES H. ALLEN, Floral Park, N.Y.

Mention the Florists' Eixchange when writing

We are a straight shoot and aim to grow into a vigorous plant.

A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL.

VJL. XI. NO. 27

NEW YORK, JULY 8, 1899.

One Dollar Per Tear.

NEW WINTER-FLOWERING ROSE!

We bav^e a floe stock of this new winter-lowering rose, which if^ an improved Bridesmaid,
with all the good qndlilies of that favorite variety ; added to w..ich, it is a much freer bloomer,
its particular merit lying in its free-blooming qualities. It is a trifle darker in color, if any-
thiiig. and stemi are very stiff and wiry.

Strong plants, 3>^ Inch pota, $15.00 per 100.

Tti;s variety, while n >t new, has recently attracted considerable attention, and is considered
by mxay one of the moat vai>Mnip wint^r-tlowering roses now grown. It dues beat in a
temperature ihat grows fli** Bridesmaid. I'uder favorable conditions, its shapely blooms
are often as large as American Beauty, and are borne on strong, heavy canes, stiff as
raeds. When well grown, ii is of exqiisite col-ir— shell-pink, shading to creamy flesh on outer
netais. This rose has been grown quite largelj' la the viiinity of Washington, where it has
bjen received with great favor. It is a favorite with both grower and retailer and com-
miuds the highest prices of any Tea ruse.

Stroug plants, 3>^ Incb pots, $10.00 per 100.

Wp "fTe- rIro r nrm »tnck of PeRL,K, MBXCOR, BRIDG, BRIUBSMAID,
and PRt^SIDENX C.%RISOT.

Strong plants, 3}^ inch pote. $8.00 per 100.

We can also offer the following Newer and Choicer

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Uci. F. A. Constable, Mrs. Treaor L. Pdrk, Eclipie '98, Silver Wedding S25.00 per 100.

Polly Ri)8e, Mme. Georges Bruant, Surpasse Amiral, Mme. A Brun S30.00 per loo.

Mile. Lucie Faure, C. J. Warren, Pride, Mme. Ferlat, N. C. S. Jubilee,

Rout. O^en, Jr., and Julia Scaramanza $15 00 per 100.

Pres. Grabam, Mrs. O P. Bjssett »C.00 per 100.

Mrs. H. Weeks. Autumn Glory, Australian Gold, Quito. Mrs. C. H. Peirce,

Bound. ess Sdow, The Yellow Fellow. Black Hawk, Prank Hardy »5.00 per 100.

J. H. Woodford, Golden Trophy, Efang-llne, Mayflower S4.00 per 100.

Glory of the Pacific, H. W. Rieman, Mrs. S. T. Murdock, Moileato, Mrs.

H. H. Battles, Minerva, Mutual Fritnd, Major Bonnaffon, Eugene

D.illedouz", etc W3.00 per 100_

Where selection of varieties is left to us, will supply at $3.0J per 100, and will include
J .uy of ihe above high-priced sorts which we may have in surplus.

F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytowii=on=lIudson, N. Y.

A Standard TraJe Telegraph Code.

NOW nCADV FOR DELIVERY.

Arnold's Telegrapli Code, No. 16.

Complied by Wm. E, Arnold, t"U'ffraph
Code expert, expreSHly for the F/oristt'
Exc/i.tif^etortheu^e&mi benefit (jf Florists
and Nurserymen. We have no hesitation
in claiming for this book that it la the
most usfful and serviceable volume ever
issued for the trade.

PRICE. $2.50

The Standard Work on Violets. st

Commercial Violet Culture. *

BY B. T. GALLOWAY,

Chief. Division of Vegetable Physiology aud Path-
ology. U.S. Uept. of Agriculture, Washlogton. D.C.
This work Is thoroughly practical and fully dis-
cus es Varieties and their Origin, Rei|u!renieDt8 for
Succeea, Construct on. Heating, Soils, Manures
and P'ertlllzers, PropaKation. selectlou. I'laDtlug,
'Watering, Cleaning and Feedug. Picking, Bunch-
^Ing and Marketing. Dlsedsee, Insect Enemies, Cost
(of Producing the Crop, Proflts. etc. The Illuetra-
tlons lnclud(i Working Drawings of Model Violet
Houses, Plans for f'omplete Heating Systems,
Methods of Handling S >ll. Preparing the Beds,
Packing for Shipment; the Character of the
More Important IHBea.se8. etc.. etc Orders lllled
September 1, 189'j. PRICE, SI. 30.

A Quartette of Valuable Trade Books

Each and every one of them written especially for the trade by recog-
nized experts. Every florietHhould liavealibrary ; threeof these books
should be in it; the fourth on his desk. Orders received and filled by

A. T. De La Mare Ptg. & Pub. Co. Ltd., Publishers,- ?i,^" New York

The Standard Work o i Aqua'iculture.

THE WATER GARDEN.

BY WILLIAM THICKER,

Eoibracing the construction of ponds,
adiptiog natural streams, planting, hy-
bridizing, seed Hav-ing. propagation,
building an aquatic house, wintering,
curreet de.slgning and i lanting of banks
and ninrgins, together with cultural
directions for all ornamental aquatics.

Pr<ifUHeiy illustrated with nine plates,
'-•ighteen full page deHcrlptlve views, and
niimerouH other sketches In the text.

Large Octavo, Price, $2.00.

A Standard Work on Landscape Gardening

RESIDENTIAL SITES AND
ENVIRONMENTS,

Their Accessories, Gardens, Parks, Planting, etc

BY JOS. FORSYTH JOHNSON, F. R, H. S.

Illustrated with over fifty Plans. Dia-
grams and Illustrations, and superblv
printed in new clear t.vpe, on the flnest
wood-cut paper. All contained in One
Royal Quarto Volume. Full Cloth.
Plain Edges, $2.50.
Full Gilt, $3 00.

KENTIA SEED

THAT WILL GROW

Just to hand, 103 cases containing 4000 seeds each of

KEjITm BELiBEP U VM FOBSTEBIP

Every seed shows strong, fresh germs, and should germinate 100 per cent.

Per case of 4000 seeds, $18.00
Per 1000 seeds, $5 Per 10,000 seeds, $40

All the Important American Growers of Palms buy from us.

BEAR IK E^IWD

That we are yet booking orders for delivery August and September next on

WHITE ROMAN HYACINTH bulbs

I 2 to I 5 centimeters In circumference, at $ | 2.50 a I COO

in case lots of 2000 each, F. 0. B. the dock N. Y. City, duty, freight
and all other expenses paid.

CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO.

342 WEST 14th STREET, I«'8'",^?i;f N. Y. CITY.

Importers, Exporters and Growers* Agents of SEEDS, BULBS and PLANTS.
Mftptlon the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing.

Fine sua Plaills toi ii!

r'PE? A \III IM MME. JAULIN, - 3 inch, $8.00 per 100

\J L r\ n 1 1 I \J 1 ^ I The peach-pink Bruant.

MME. DE LA ROUX, - •

The best single salmon bedding Bruant.

3 inch, $8.00 per 100

ABUTILON SAVITZII ISifir;,.'.™

Grows dwarf and bushy. Capital plant to use with Crotons.

RUSSELIAS MULTIFLORA
and ELEGANTISSIMA

'2% inch,
$2.50 per Ooz.

Magnificent basket plants, forming a shower of blazing coral red when well
grown. Grown as easily as the old German Ivy.

2 Inch,
$400 per 100

One of the most valuable plants of recent Introduction. Always in bloom.
■ Color same as California Violet. Good for cut flowers ; good bedding plant ;
also a fine pot plant for Christmas or Easter.

BROWALIA GIGANTEA

:READY NOW:

S6fe€€€e€€gg-€$-s«€«sg;ggs-$s^«-€eeg€-see:€ee€:€eeg:g:s;ee€€€^

ACALYPHA SANDERI ALL SOLD.

THE COTrAGE GARDENS, Queens,N.Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

684

THe Plorists* Exchange.

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Finely pulverizeJ and free from all
chemical acids, specially prepared for
rose culture and well adapted for
mixing with soil for potting purposes.

200 lb. bags ... $4.00.
2000 lbs 35.00.

LILIXJIS;! HARRISII

ST

5 to 7
7 to 9

DAVIDS ISLAND. Delivery July 6th.

per 100, 14.7.5; per 1000, $45.00

" 9.50: " 90.00

BAMBOO CANES, 7 to 8 ft. long $6.00 per 1000. i

WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, 56 Dey St., New York. |

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UentloD th« Flofiitx' BxchanKe when wrltlnc

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« PANSY SEED=NEw crop. |

S. & W. Co.'s
Non Plus Ultra.

The richest mixture ever sent out,
aDd coDiatottig the Blotched And
Giant vtir etlee Jn greatest pro-
portion; very effective.

Per packet louo seeds, 25 cts ;
per }^ ounce, 75ct8.; per ounce, $4.50.

iSuperb Dlixture of tbeOdler, Cassier
and Buunot !!9Criiin«, ucBurpassed.
Per 1000 seeds, 5G cts.; per i^ ounce, fl.OO;
per ounce, 16.00.

Tritnardeau or Giant Pansiee. Beau-
tiful class of vljjorouB, compact growth,
flowers of an enormous size. Per pkt., 25c.;
per hi ounce, 5j cts.; per ounce, f3.50.

For variftles In separate colors, also quota-
tions on Dutch, French or Bermuda Bulbs,
send for our 1899 Bulb Catalogue.

I STUMPP & WALTER CO., Seedsmen, 50 Barclay St.. N. Y.

llentloD Uift FlorUts' Gzchaiiff« when writing

NEW CROP PANSY SEED Now Ready.

laour^peeial Iilu9tra.ted Pjtnsy Circular just issued wel st

«,.,^miMu,i^ over loo distinct Colors. Blends and Strains,

^■^■■■Li^^^^ including alJ ibe Novelties by tbe Dlit., oz. aod li>.

^^^^^^^H^^H^ Also a large list of other SDeasouable Seeds for

^^^^^^^^^^^^B^Hl Florists. It is the result of twenty-twu years^ experience

^^■^^^^^^^^iH^ with Pansies. Write for it.
^^^^^^^^^ ^k Ttie "BEST Taitee bl,ends for

ri , ^W i^ FL,ORISXS," our own formulas:

' .ak 2632 -B*. Y. Giant Market Blend, plit., 7cts.

/ aSL'i ZUOOseeaa, 50cts.; 500U seeds, JI.OO; oz , $.'.5J.

-v^ '/-'■ ^?, 2709 -New Buttercup Blend, fluest yellow mix-

-- jA. '^^"^~X -, tare, pkt., 8ctB.; luOO seeds, 6u eta.; 6UC0 seeds, $1.20; oz , $3 (Ki.
^ — <!^k%.. \ ' 2710— N.V. Fancy Sboiv Blend, high tirade mix-

ture, pkt, lOcts.; lOuO seeds, 8U cts ; 5000 seeds, $1.60; oz., $1.
Special Offer of Above. -1000 seeds each. (3UtiO
seeds), $1.00; SOUO seeds each, (BuOO seeds), $1.75; 6000 seeds each
(15,000 seeds). $3 50; 1 oz. each, (3 ozs ), $9.00.

2736 -Grand Pansy Introduction Collec-
tion, sixty (60) packets, each contaiaing 1;^5 seeds of dis-
tinct varieties (7500 seeds in all), $1.75.
1781— CALCEOLARIA and 192S-CIPJERARIA, each Extra Large Flowering,
either, pkt., 16cts.; trade pkts, SOcts. and $L00.

3017 -PRIMULA, N. Y. Special FU-rists* Blend, our own mixture of over 25 distinct
large flowering fringed and double varieties, besides latest novelties. Pkt. lOcts.; trade pkt.,
60ct8.; 1000 seeds, $100. All the above delivered prepaid.

N. \. MMET GMDENEHS' ISSOCIITION,

281 Sixth Ave.
P.O. Box 2341

New York.

Mention th« Floriat** TCrrhunc* wb*n wriung

ROEMER'S SUPERB prize PANSIES

The finest strain of Pansles In the World.

Introducerand Grower 0I all ihe leading Novelties

Highest Award, International Exhibition Ham-
burg, 1897. Catalogue free on application.

FRED. ROEMER, Seed Grower,

QUEDLINBURG, GERMANY.

BOBBIHK & flTKIHS.

Dutch Bulbs

French Bulbs

lapan Bulbs

Boskoop Nursery Stock. . .
French Seedling Nursery Stock

Write us for prices.

RUTHERFORD, N.J.

Mention tb« Flort«t«' Bxehang^ whan writing.

DREER'S

CINERARIA.

!4 trade pkt. tr. pkt.

Dreer'a Prize Dwarf $0 60 $1 00

" Tall 60

" Choice Dwarf.

Tall

** '* Double

Prize Strains of CINERARIA, CYCLAMEN, PRIMULA, Etc.,

are the Standard of Excellence throughout the U. S. and are yearly grown
by the largest florists with the most satisfactory results

1 00

60

60
1 00

CALCEOLARIA.

Hybrlda grandlflora, self colors. 6) 100
" •' Tigrida... 60 1 UO

CYCLAMEN.

Persicum, an extra choice stock, trade pkts.,
30o. ; oz, , $ 1 .35 . 100 seeds. lOOtf seeds

Persicuin glgantenm, white $1 00 $9 00

" white, dark eye. 1 00 9 00

" " rose 1 00 9 no

" " blood-red 1 (0 9 00

" " choicest mixed. 1 00 8 00

DAISY. (Bellis perennis).
trade pkt.
Doable White $0 40

Snowball, extra fine.

Longfellow, rose

Maxima, red

Doable Choicest Mixed..

MYOSOTIS.

(Forget-Me-Not).

Alpastrls Victoria, blue

'• Ellia Fanrobert,
PnlnstrlB

** semperllorenB. . . .

50
60
SO
40

26
20
40

40

oz.
$3 00
3 00
250
3 00
2 00

1 00
75

2 00
8 00

MIGNONETTE.

trade pkt. oz.

Machet, extra selec'. stock $0 16 $0 50

Defiance, very larve spikea 25 100

PANSY.

Royal Exhibition, the finest mix-
ture imported 50 8 00

Premium, a grand mixture of
good colors 60 4 00

Giant Trimardean, mixture of
very large flowers 30 160

Very Fine mixed, excellent 20 75

PRIMULAS.

M trade pkt. tr. pkt.
DREER'S Prize Mixed, Fringed.

This can be depended upon to

give a large variety of colors of

th^" largest size $0 60 $1.00

Alba, white 60 100

Alba Magnlfica, the flnest white. 60 1 00

Chlswiok Red. bright scarlet 60 100

Holborn Blue, uinque color 60 100

Kermeslna spleodens, deep

crimsom

Punctata, crimson, spotted white.

Rosy Morn, solt rosy pink

Rubra, deep ted

Fern-leaved, mixed

Double While

Doable Mixed

CO
6J

60
60

1 00
1 00
1 CO
1 00
1 00
1 00
1 00

Note— Our trade packets of Primulas con-
tain from 600 to 1000 seeds each, according to
variety.

Our Wholesale Catalogue for July has been mailed fo all Florists, if you did not receive a
copy please notify us and we will mail you another. It contains a complete list of PALMS,
FERNS and other DECORATIVE STOCK, BULBS, FLOWER and VEGETABLE SEEDS, ETC.

HENRY A. DREER, 7t4 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Mention the PIorlstB* Exchange when wrltlnc

SURE CROP MUSHROOM SPAWN

fS.OO per 100 lbs.
Pamphlet Hoio to Grow Muahroonvt, 10c.

CUCUMBER AND TURNIP SEEDS

SPK'lAL PRICES TO DEALERS.

WEEBER & DON Seed Merchant- & Growers,
114 Chambers St.. NEW YOKK.

Mpntlnn rh*> FtoH-

''hnritf" wh«>n w-rltln

ESTABLISHED 1802

'S

SEEDS

Just Arrived in Fine Condition,

From 6 to 15 Inches long.

Price. $9.00 per I OO lbs.

Special Prices on Larse Lots.

J.IVI.THORBURN&CO.

(Late of IS John Street)

36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK

Mention tbe Florlatit' Exchanite wht^o wrltlnjl.

Orders booked now for Spriog delivery.
These are not bought in open market
in Yokohama, but are collected under
our own supervision and are of the
first quality. Prices on application.

SUZUKI & IIDA, (

I I Broadway, NEW YORK. '

MAIN OFFICE, 3 Nakamura, YOKOHAMA. JAPAN.
Mention the PloHats' Exchangre when writing.

July 8,1899.

The F=i-orists' Exchange.

685

PANSIES WORTH RAISING

EXCELLENT SEEd] r},!'.''^':',?^'.*''"'
CASH WITH ORDER.

G. SOLTtU a CO., Jersey City, N. J.

199 GRANT AVENUE.
Mention th^ Flnrlata' Eictaangf wh»n writing

I PLANT SEED G0.|

I Wholesale Merchants. w

$ jt^jtjt ST. LOITIS. ^jtjtjt $

\tentlnn the Florists' Exchange when wrlttns-

tsTABLISUKli 1676.

Inoori'oratkd 1S90

COXSEEDCO.

Wholesale Seedsmen

34 Gansevoort St.. 411, 413, 415, Sansome St.,

NEW YORK. StN FR&NGISGO.

^«<ir>«lnn th* innr1«t»* WTchnniT* ^ph»n writing

RAWSON'S

"Arlington Tested Seeds"

Are now well known to some FLORISTS, we
want fhem known to all FLOUISTS. Special
price list sent on application.

W. W. RAWSON & CO.

12 mnd 13 Faneall Hall Sq. BOSTON, MASS
vifntlnn the Florists' EnchanRe when wrltlDR

5 SPECIAL SEEDS S

2 For tlie FLORIST and GARDINER. £

■ Sand for Wlioiesale Catalogue. . . ■

■ JOHNSOIV & STOKES, 5

■ 217-219 Market St., Plilladelplila. ■

M-nrion ihp Floriali' Exchange when writing.

NEW PANSY SEED!

Per uz- Per lb.

Mlttlng'8 Gluut FlowerlDg »l OO »50 W)

SkyBlue 2 OO 25 IK)

Purple 200 25.0U

" •• Tellow.. 2,0U 25.60

Whil.! 2.00 25.00

r.'i,ll<Ni rr!mr"s('K (iml i [nf-riirlflB roHjy Aug. let.

THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., Morris, ill

Mention th** FTorlBte" Exohanga when writing.

SEED PANSIES SEED

Roenier*8 Superb Prize Pansies, Improved
Btraln, new crop, ready now. My own growloj,'-

Thla mixture Is saved from the very flaesteelerted
plants of all leading novidtles; without doubt the flueat
strain In the market to-day. M xed, per pbt. of 3 Ml
seeds. $1.00; '4 OZ . $1 50 ; H oz., $2.75; 1 oz.. $5.00;
white, yellow, black and violet-blue. In separate culore,
Bameprlcf. CASU WITH ORDEK.

PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa.

tirower of extra fine PanMies.
PlantH ready Sept. 15tli.

Mention th^ Flortwtn" Exchang** when writing

PANSY SEED

THE JENNINGS STRAIN.

New crop now ready. All my own growing,
t'rom choicest stock only.

THE SEEn IS AK,L, RIGHX!
THE STRAIN IS ALL, RIGHT!

Packet of 2S'iO seeds, $1.00; per oz., $6.00;
3 0Z9., J1F..0O. Yellow, Blue, Black and White,
in separate colors, same price. Postpaid by
mail. Cash with order.

E. B. JEilillllGS,''°£'5l!" Soutliport, Com

Grower of The Finest Panbibs.
Mention the Florleta' Exchange when writing

ZilietielliiaDtPaDSilis

MARKET AND FANCY STRAINS.
New Crop Seed Ready Now.

\l.-ntlr.n thp FlorlBtH" Exchanee when writing

The leading varieties to date, when
richness of colors and large size are
required. As growers, and liiiowing
every strain of note in cultivation, wo
can simply recommend our PANSIES as
unequaied.

Trade Packages nf eitlier strain at
ONE DOLLAR EACH. Full directions
how to sow and grow pansios with every
package.

DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, Needham, Mass.

Mention the PlortBts" Exchange when writing.

1 CINERARIA CYCLAMEN

PRIMULA

PANSY

LargefloweredBugiish; Large fl. Splendens. Koiker's Best, Uoiker's Giant.

j', oz., $a.5't. Pure wiiite, lOO s., 75c. 1.4 oz., $3.50: ^oz. $1.36; $5.C0 oz.; ii oz., 9.i cts.

Trade pkt., 50c. Kose, Ited.etc, lOUs. 6ic. Trade Pkt., 25c. Trade Hkt., 35c.

AUGUST RULKER & SONS, 52 Dey St., New York.

V^ntion the FlorlsU' Exchange when writing.

PRIMROSE AND PANSY SEED

(UIINKSK I'll I >l ROSE -Tlie finest large flower-
ing frliik'ud viirlelleH grown; nut at all like ttie
cheap imported seed. Special packet of thirteen
(13) varieties, single and double, mixed, 400 seeds,
¥1.00 I half packet. ."iOr.

C'INKICARIA seed of the llnest large flowering
dwarf varieties. In best mixture, 1000 seeds, 50c.

(JIANT PANSY— Tlie very best mammoili var-
ieties to lie had ; no finer ever offi red ; larger and
bctler Ibis season than ever; all the seed phints
criiicullv Hclc.icd. Packet bSOO seecs, Sl-OO ;
half packi't, r>Or.

PlCiniri'A I'hc. grand. IJnsea; the flnest of the Im-
proved ubcontcas; large, clear mpc, KHIO seeds, .50c.

JOHN F. RUPP, SHIREMANSTOHVN, PA.

A packet of Pritiiiila Kloribiiu<lH and of the new Forget-me not "Jewel " added lu every order.
STRICTLY L-ASH FHICES. *rrl!irZl*V
Mention the FtnrJBta' Exchange when writing.

•Jiammiiiuiuiaiiiiiuiunuiiiiiimiiiiimiiniiiuiiuuuiiiuaiiuiiiiiuiiiiiuiiuiitiiiiiiiuiiiiiim^^^

ALLEN'S DEFIANCE

2000 SEEDS.

MIGNONETTE

I Grown under glass, from special selected spikes, for florists' use,
I None genuine unless my signature is across the face of each packet.

I CHARLES H. ALLEN, Floral Park, N. Y.

BULBS'ndPLANTS

FOR GREENHOUSE AND GARDEN.
Fall and Spring Delivery.

C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer,

85 Dey Street, New York.
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CLEMATIS PANICILATA

and PRIVEX.

200.000 ShrubP. Orders booked now for Fall
and Spring delivery. Order early and save
money.

POTTKD STRAWBERRT PLANTS ready

August Ist. Sen*1 for list.

THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO. Elizabeth, N.J.

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B"LILIUMHARRISII

5-7 S45.00 per looo ; S3.00 per 100. 7-9 $83. 00 per 1000 ; S9.00 per 100.

9-11 S170.00 per 1000; $20.00 per 100.
BERMUDA I /'\ M /^ I n /^ D I I Rfl ''Uaranteed 30 per cent, free from disease.
GROWN l_^ IN O I r L.\J n KJ I VI mces tame as Harrisll.

rriccs on all otlier lnill>« nnil plants cheerfully given.

IF.ATV-O-SOHlVtncSB, Jersey CJity, 3>a". J".

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FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA

Size % inch diameter and up, $3.00 i)er 1000
Size J^ incli diameter and up, 5.00 per 1000

If tlie smaller bulbs are planted this month they will produce just as many
and as large flowers as Uie larger lailbs.

CHARLES AMMANN, 1th Ave., Cor. 120th St., New York.

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JULY DELIVERIES!

FREESIAS, HARRISII, SEEDS.

We do not Praise our Seeds as the BEST and ONLY, we only

ask you to TRY XHEM !

Pfil PFfll ARIA HYISKIDA. true granditlora, per packet, 25 cents.
L>fM.UE.Ui.nnin kugoSA, shrubby " 25 cents.

PINPRARIA II¥BRIDA, Giant Flowers, cboioest strain, brilliant col-
uincnnnin ^^^^ pkt., 500 seeds 25cte.

CIN. H. NANA, pkt., too seeds, 25 cts.
PYP! AMFN GIGANTEDM, Prl/e Blooms, pure white, rose, blood-
u I UI-nmL.ll |.gjj^ white red eye, rose dark eye, each sort separate,

inn seeds 65 cts.: all mixed, 100 seeds, 50ct8.i 50O seeds, $2.00.
PRIMIII A SINENSIS FIMISRIATA. Pure white, Chiswick Red, scar-
rnimuun |^.^^ Kermesina rose, Ccerulea, blue, separate,

101 seeds, 20ct8,; .W I seeds, SOcta; 1000 seeds, $1.50.
pji|L|C|pc Wonders in color and size. The finest French, Scotch and
rnnoittj German strains, mixed. 1000 seeds, 25ct8.; SOOOseeds, $1.00;

or in separate colors, pure white, blue, red, yellow,

bronze, purple, striped, auricula florje, black,

lOOU seeds, 25 cts ; 6U0O 8ced.s, $1.00.

H.B.BEROER& CO., 47 Barclay St., N.Y.

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VAUGHAN'S
...PANSIES

There is nothing in our extensive list of
Flower !<eeds on which we bestow more
Httenti <n than on Pansy Seed and we son re
no expense to have the very best strajns
lliat are to be had and we know there is no
lietter Pansy Seed to be had either in this
^ country or in Elurope than we carry iu
stock and supply to our customerB.

Vaughan's "International."

Received the only reward for Mixed
Pansies at the World's Fair. It is to-day
better and more complete than ever. It
contains the cream of the stock of 10 Pansy
specialists. There is no better mixture in
existence, as all the florists who saw or
used it can tell yon. Price, per oz., f 10 ;
J4 oz., $5.00 ; !^oz., 81.50 ; trade pkt. 50c.

Vaughan's "Giant Mixture."

This mixture is specially made up by us
from all the separate colors of Giant Trim-
ardeau, the Giant Bugnot and Gassier and
several special strains which cannot be had
any other way. If your trade demands
large flowers there is no better mixture.
Price, per M lb.. $14 00 ; oz.,t4 OO.J^oz..
60 cts. ; trade pkt., 25 cts.

Oui* Pansies, Cannas and Roses received a Gold
Medal at the Omaha Exposition in 1898.

Vaughan's Premium Pansies, Mixed.

Embraces all the varieties of the Fancy German
sorts. We have sold this mixture lor the past
fifteen years and it has given general satisfaction.
Per pkt.. 25 cts.; ^ oz., 80 cts.; H oz., |3.00;
oz. $5 50.

Choice Mixed," in ranny colors, pkt., lOn.
M 02., 30c ; oz., ^100; 4ozB.for$2 00

CHICAGO PARKS BEDDING PANSIES

HfI!IITII!IITII»TII!!ITIIITIIII!l!I!TI!TTI!TI!T(nTTnTTtTTinn!mMn!!n!rnnn?MIITII?ni!!l!TlfTITI!TTIIlinTIII!IIITII!IIin!T!nTM!IITTIIT(!II!!II!rF,
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84 & 86 RANDOLPH ST.,
CHICAGO.

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE

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14 BARCLAY STREET,
NEW YORK.

686

The F=i-orists* Exchange.

eedIrSe ReportI

Points and information from eeedsmen, and

all interested in this colvimn. solicited. Ad-
dress Editor Seed Trade, eareof Florists'
ExiHANGE, P. O. Box 1697, New York.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION

Alexander Kodgers, Chieap:o_, 111., Presi-
dent; Albert McCuLLonoH, Cincinnati, First
Vice-President: F. W. Bolgiano, Washing-
ton, Second Vice-President; S. F. Willard,
Wetherefield, Conn, .Secretary and Treasurer.

J. Kiimerle, a seecism<an, of .530 Broad
street, Newarii, N. J., died last weel<.

New York. — J. C. Vaughau received
last week liis first shipment of frce.sias, in
flue condition.

A. consignment of pumpliin seeds from
Naples, Italy, was advanced in value on
re-appraisemeut by the customs authori-
ties at New York, June 20-L'l last.

J. De G. Bourgaize, mauagiug director
of the Grand Maison Vineries Co., Ltd.,
Guernsey, arrived July 1. He will make
a prolonged sojourn in this country in
the bulb interest of hi.s firm.

The first shipment of Lilium Harrisii
bulbs arrived here July 4, from Bermuda.
The quantities received by the different
dealers are much smaller than was ex-
pected. ' The'boat arriving Monda3', July
10, will itrobably briug larger consign-
ments, enabhng jobbers to make their
early deliveries.

Clucas & Boddington, on account of in-
creasing business, have been obliged to
secure larger quarter.^, winch they have
done at 342 West 14tli stn'rt. The store
is centrally located, elegantly appointed
and provides ample accommodation to
carry on the largest kind of a business.
The firm occupies the ground floor, with
a spacious basement directly beneath;
and when the fixtures which are under
way are completed, Clucas & Boddington
will have an ideal seed and bulb empo-
rium.

Portland. Me.— John Flood, seeds-
man for H. T. Harmon & Co., sailed on
Wednesday on the .St. Louis for South-
ampton. He will visit Holland, making
selections of bulbs and also visit Ger-
many, France and England, looking for
novelties.

Import and Export Statistics. — The

following exports and impoi'ts of plants,
.shrubs, seeds, etc., are for the month of
April.

IMPOKTS.

The dutiable impoits of plants, shrubs
and vines amounted to .f4i),370 in April,
ISitO, and .$71',), 278 during the ten
months' period of 1899. The free imports
of seeds amounted in April to $73,059
against ?25,822 during April, 1898. The
dutiable imports of seeds amounted to
$17,2.58 in April, 1899, as against $8,-
501 duriug April, 1898.

The exports of seeds to other countries
amouuted to $147,311 in April, 1899, as
against $238,475 in April, of a year ago.
The countries to which the United States
exported seeds were the United Kingdom
which received shipments to the value of
$20,157 in April, as against $56,887
worth during the same month of 1898.
Shipments to France amounted to .$976
in April, 1899, as agaiu.st $3,341 during
the corresponding month of the previous
year. Germany imijorted seeds from the
United States to the value of $40,497 in
April against $62,035 worth during
April of a .year ago. Other European
countries received shipments to the value
of $3,756 iu .\pril, 1899, as compared
with $24,331, the value of the exports of
seeds during the corresponding month of
the preceding year. A decrease is to he
noted in the exports of seeds to British
North America, being valued at $64,574
in April, 1899, as compared with .$78,-
500, the value of the exports during the
same month of 1898. Exports to Cuba
amounted in April, 1899, to $137, an in-
crease over tliose for A,pril, of the preced-
ing .year, which were Valued at .$84.
Shipments of seeds lo I'orto Ktco were
valued at $266 in April of this year.
There were no exports to this place

during April, 1898. Seeds were exported
to British Australasia to the value of
$2,230 in April, 1899, as compared with
$11,361 during .\pril, a year ago.

RE-EXPORTS.

Plants, trees, shrubs and vines were re-
exported dutiable, to the value of $110
in April," 1899, and $6,138 during the
ten months of 1899. The free re-exports
of seeds amounted to $2,420 in April,
against $332 in April, 1898. The dutia-
le re-exiiorts of seeds amouuted to .$25 in
April, 1899, against $52 during April,
1898. Thcditnl re-i-x|]orts for the ten
months ending with 1899, amounted to
$2,014, as compared with $9,560 worth
re-exported during the corresponding
period of the preceding year.

European Notes.

When things are at their worst they
usually begin to improve; we are prov-
ing the trutli of this adage now. During
the past three days some nice rains have
fallen in most of the seed growing dis-
tricts of northern Europe. In the south
the drought and heat continue, although
the latest reports from Italy are favor-
able. During the next few days we shall
be able to see the effect of the cool rainy
spell, but %vith the solitary exception of
radish, none of the Crucifera; can derive
anj' benefit from it. Carrot, onion,
mangel and leek, which have vastly im-
proved of late, will still further Improve
if the rains are not too protracted.

In flower seeds nasturtiums, which
have been almost at a standstill, will
now go ahead, and sweet peas, which
did not promise one-fourtii of a crop may
possibly yield about one-third. Pansies,
which were almost dead, will now get a
new lease of life and give about half a
crop. European Seeds.

The Outlook in Southern California.

In a country where "Water is King."
and it is at best hazardous to grow even
annuals without water for irrigation, a
few seasons of scant rainfall is indeed a
dangerous thing — dangerous not only to
all business depending on soil products,
but also depressing on mercantile and
manufacturing industries. For the past
two or three years southern California
has suffered severely for the want of the
average rainfall to insure good crops of
orchard and field. This season there was
only about 5 inches of rain; the year
previous about 9 inches ; and three years
ago about 15. Allowing for the factthat
the average is about 19 inches in the San
Gabriel Valley and some 16 inches at San
Diego, the significance of the present de-
pression in the florist, nursery and seed
trade becomes painfull.v apparent. Of
course, there has been no crash — far from
it; but the best of us have no more than
"pulled through" and saved our skin.
Even now during mid-Summer specula-
tion is already rife as to the prospect of
bounteous and early rains the coming
Fall and Winter. To be sure early rains
would notinsure crops, nevertheless they
would restore confidence and so estab-
lish healthier conditions. Everybody is
hoping, however, for the best.

Naturally the seed and plant trade has
seriously felt the depressing effect of the
drought. But in spite of it there has
been some advance. The output of
flower seed has probably increased 50
per cent, during the past few years, par-
ticularly in annuals. The trade in liulbs
has also made giant strides. The crop
of aster seed has been fine, the qualit.v
being Al, plump and fertile. This is
probably due to the long California sea-
son, giving every opportunity for de-
velopment and maturing. The same Is
true of hollyhocks, etc. Sweet peas, ow-
ing to the generally low prevailing prices,
have been largely abandoned, though the
seed is said to be of fiuequality. In bulbs
the outlook is indeed promising, the de-
mand is much in excess of the available
supply. For the most part theC'alitornla
bulbs are well developed, hardy, freefrom

disease, and in every particularthe equal,
if not the superior, of the imported
article. The trade in callas and freesias
is a growing one. The exports, even in
this, a dry year, amounting well up into
the hundred thousands of theformer.and
into the millions of the latter. Gladiolus,
amaryllis and other sorts are also com-
ing to the front. The native bulbous
plants have done but little during the
past few years for want of rain, and col-
lecting has almost entirely ceased for the
present.

Plant culture has made but little
progress. I'alms. ferns and other orna-
mental foliaged plants are not produced
on a commercial scale as they are in the
East. Some little trade has been estab-
lished for palm seed, particularly IMuenix
canariensis and Washingtonia filifera.
This, however, is a growing trade, and
with care in handling will assume im-
portant proportions with time.

In other lines of seed production there
has also been an advance. As is well
known Ventura and .Santa Barbara
counties are headquarters for the bean
crop. Ijike all other products this too
has suffered on account of scant rainfall.
The crop for the past two years hasbeen
shy, and for the present year, but for a
late rain, would have been a totaltailure.
As a result prices have advanced from 25
to 40 per cent, above normal, with the
surplus all taken. The supply of seed
beans has not been up to tlie demand.
Most growers have already contracted
ahead People who had available irriga-
tion water for their bean fields are in
cloverthis .year. The production of onion
seed, heretofore confined almost exclu-
sively to the northern portion of the
State, has gained quite a foothold here-
abouts, especially in Santa Barbara and
Ventura counties. The same is true of
tomato and lettuceseed.of cucumberand
egg-plant seed. besides a number of other
staple crops. The gradual introduction
of European methods has augmented the
seed growing industry materially during
the past few years, and the outlook on
the whole is assuring.

The shipment of outdoor grown roses
has been more of a feature than hereto-
fore. These blooms are found to be
hardy and bear transportation well.
Missouri river points afford a good mar-
ket. Owing to the scarcity of moisture
in the soil and atmosphereviolets and all
shallow rooted plants have done poorly
during the past two seasons.

In the trade proper some radical
changes have taken place in TjOS Angeles
during the past two years. And by
change is not meant retrogression, but
rather a healthy advance. With a popu-
lation of nearly 125.000 people, with a
large floating population , it stands to rea-
son that the cut flower business must be
of some consequence. There are now at
least a half dozen florists in Los Angeles
whose establishments would do credit
even to Chicago or Boston. First among
these must be mentioned the Ingleside
Floral Co.. of which Captain F. Edward
Gray is the guiding spirit. It has a
fine store on Spring street and an-
other on Broadway. The Redondo
Beach Floral Company has onl.y
recently put in a fine salesroom
on Spring street, between .Second
and Third. The.v have large propagat-
ing grounds of their own some 12 miles
west of the city, while those of the Ingle-
side Company are in the .San Gabriel
Valley nearAlhambra. The Central Park
Floral Company is the third of a trium-
virate, anyone of which would be hard
to beat in their equipment and the ele-
gance of their salesrooms. Besides these
there are many others of various degrees
of importance.

Some few months ago the Hon. Eugene
Germain. ex-United States Consul to
Zurich, Switzerland, returned to Los
Angeles, and at once individualized the
Germain .Seed Co., by securing much
larger quarters, and Btrengthening the
business iu every way. Mr. Germain's
experience with the foreign trade in Cali-
fornia products gives him a splendid
leverage with which to exploit our e.x-
ports and imports. On the first of Julj'
the house occupied thelargest storerooms
of any similar establisliment west of
Chicago. In addition to their seed and
florists' supplies they will handle Cali-
fornia nuts and dried products, etc. Not
a small feature of their trade is the ex-
porting of California seeds and bulbs,
one of the heaviest deals being the pur-
chase of upwards of 3,000,000 freesia
bulbs, which they will harvest and pack
themselves. The new location is at Nos.
328 and 330 S. Main street.

A short talk with Mr. Johnson, of the
Johnson & MusserSeed ('o.,gave a grati-
fying report of the export trade. His
firm at this early date finds it impossible

to supply the eastern demand for bulbs
and other staples. This househasgrown
rapidly iu the past two years, and now
occupies a foremost position inthetrade.
Their last catalogue was just a trifle
ahead of anything that has ever been fit-
tempted in Southern California. They
h»ve in store simie startling surprisesfor
1899-'00. Though the drought has had
its depressing effect on their businef^s,
nevertheless they have sold a goodly lot
of seed.

Gus. Brase, who has long been asso-
ciated with the Germain Fruit Co., has
resigned to open on his own account. It
is his intention to do a general brokerage
business in California grown seeds, bulbs
and plants. His long and intimate
knowledge of the trade gives him an
entree which we believe will make him a
strong factt)r in the near future.

In conversatian with Dr. Franceschi of
the Southern California Acclimatizing
Association at Santa Barbara. I learned
that he had enjoyed a splendid local
trade in spite of a dry year. He is prob-
ably the most persistent workerwe have.
He has considerably extended his out-
door planting, principally in palms, of
which he estimates that about 80 varie-
ties will grow here in the open.

Henuy W. Kruckeberg.

The fact that a good trade paper does
bring returns, and does build u|) business
for the right kind of an advertiser is be-
yond dijisute. --C.Austin Bates' Criticisms.

I ....Bulbs, Plants

* OF ALL KINDS.

HULSEBOSCH BROS.,

ENGLEWOOD, N. J.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when wrlttni;.

FREESIA BULBS

Refracts alba and Hybrids.
TRY

CALIFORNIA GROWN BOLBS

Save the duty and get sound stock,
true to variety.

HEADQUARTERS FOR

CALLA ^THIOPICA.

Order early, if you wish to secure fu
delivery. Ask for prices.

GERMAIN FRUIT CO., Los Angeles, Cal.

Mention the Florliits' Eichange when writing.

ALM

<^ / FRESH

•,\^y£'C-<Zy^ ON HAND

100 1000 3000

AsparuKUB Spreneerii 11.00 I6.U0 flS.OO

Coryplm Australia 75 500 13.50

Phanix CanarieDsis... .50 3.50 12.00

Reclinata 75 5 00 13.50

Arcca Lutescens 75 5.00 13.50

Latania Borbonicn 50 2.50 6.10

Cham^rops fluinilis Robuata. .50 4.00
LivixtouaRotundifolia 2.25 20.00

J. L. SCHILLER, 404 E.34tli St. New York.

Mention the JHorlsts" Eichanre when wrltlnr-

CnyPTOMERIl JIPONICl

Ab handsome asAraiicaria Excelrta but much
more easily grown. In thle species of Cryptomcrla we
have a most dainty and handsome jardiniere plant, a
plant that has all the grace and beauty of Araucarla
ExcelBft (for which It Is often mistaken), hut which
has the liappy faculty of successfully withstanding
the trying atmnsphere of IIviDg rooms, a ijuailty In
which the Araucarla Is woefully lacking. The Crypto-
mcrla Japiinica Is of vigorous hahlt of prowtli and can
be grown much more economically than Araucarla.
Fresh seede, per Rfl, 25 ci«.; per lOWt, »2.00.

FANSV, BiiKnot, Cassier. OdiertVautier**
Mnminoth, etc., mixed or separate, ounce, tS.OO;
trade pkt.. 25 cts.

PKi;>llIl.A Chinensis Fimbriata, mixed.
Benary'a, per 1000 seeds, 75 cts.; trade pkt., 25 cts.
Auricula, lienary's Prize Strains, per lOUOfleeds, 25c.
VoriN Klntior. " " per 1000 seeds, 25c

CINKUAKiA Ilybrida Nnua GlKnntea
(Tk'uary'B uiid ("^annell'B Prize Strains), the beet in the
world. Trade pkt., 50 cts.

KEHEDA, Allen's Defiance, 1 ounce, $100
trade pkt.. 25 cts. Cash witu Obdzr.
SHELLROAD GREENHOUSE CO.. - Grange. Md.
Mention th« Florlffta* Exchange when wrltlns.

July 8, I8y».

Thb Florists* Exchange.

687

^rre5po[?(lef/ce

Insei-tion wilt he given in this lolniiin to
all eommunications free from aiiiiiius, hut
the opinions expressed do not neeessarily
rejleet ottr own.

A Soldier Florist in Cuba Wants
Palm Catalogues.

Editor Florists^ Exehange.

I am a florist with ten years' experi-
ence in growing plants and flowers in
the vicinity of Philadelphia, Pa., where
I worked for two of the largest growers
of that city. I am now in Culja, about
six miles distant from Havana. I got
very patriotic during our trouble with
Spain, and enlisted in the U.S.A. Where
we are stationed at present there are
lots of tropical plants growing, some of
which I am not acquainted with. I wish
you would send me a catalogue — one
that contains the largest enumeration of
plants in the palm line — so that I may
learn their names.

I do not intend to neglect the business
when I have a good opportunity to in-
crease my knowledge of it. Hoping some
firm will favor me with a copy of their
catalogue or other information t(-> assist
me in the matter. Frank K. Class.

Battery A, 2d Light Artillery,
Havana, Cuba.

The Benefits of Hail Insurance.

Editor Florists' Exchange.

You mention in your last week's issue
the loss I sustained by hail on .June '1\.
The storm broke about .5,700 scpiarp feet
of glass — none of the hailstoni-s was less
in size than a hen's egg, and many double
that size; fortunately the fall was not so
close together as I have seen hailstorms,
where the hailstones were smaller, other-
wise all my glass would have gone. As
it was I lost about one-quarter of the
glass. I was insured for 7 cents, per
sipmre foot in the Florists' Hail Associa-
tion of America; but this does not cover
my loss by 40 per cent. To be fully in-
sured it would have required insurance
at aljout the rateof 12iA cents per square
foot. I see that one can get insurance
from the Association as high as 14 cents
a square toot, and I would advise all
florists, who wish to look upon a hail
storm with an easy mind, to adopt that
rate.

In conclusion, let me say a few words
about the Hail Association. The hail
storm occurred on the 24th of .June. On
the 30th of June Mr. John G. Ksler sent
to me the duiilicate of the adjustment of
my loss, which was as prompt as it was
just, and in every way satisfactory ; and
I take great pleasure to avail myself of
this opportunity to recommend to my
neighbors the Florists' Hail Association.
Otto Andreae.

Central Valley, N. Y.

[The Florists' Hail .\sssociation allows
an extra one-half and an extra whole in-
surance in addition to the regular insur-
ance. The person who takes out an
extra one-half gets 71/2C. per square foot
on single and JOi^c. per square foot on
double thick glass broken. An extra
whole gives 10c. and 14c. per square foot
respectively. Eii.l

Among the Magazines.

The I'^orum has a number of inter-
esting articles this month. Among them
are: "The Trust Problem and its Solu-
tion," by ex-,Senator W. A. Peffer ; " Lord
Roseberry and the Premlershii)," by H.
W. Lucy, who contributes the weekly
"Essence of Parliament" to Punch;
" Was Columbus Morally Irresponsible'.' "
by Prof. C. Lombroso, the eminent
I criminologist, and "The Future of the
Negro," by W. H. Council, the colored
' president of the Agricultural and Me-
' chanieal College for Negroes, at Normal,
Alabama.

T.

AGolden Anniversary. — J.W.Adams,
the veteran nurseryman of Springfield,
Mass., will celebrate his golden anniver-
sary this year. He began business in
1849 in Portland, Me., removing to
Springfield in 1807. From a small be-
ginning Mr. Adams has built up an im-
mense trade. At first he confined himself
solely to fruit and shade trees, but year
by year he has been led to broaden the
scope of his tjusiness and now conducts a
general nursery trade, as well as dealing
largely in greenhouse stock. Mr. .\dams
has now associated with him his two
sons, Walter and Charles.

Planning Borders and Beds of Her-
baceous Plants,— There is at least one
very important fact to be borne in mind
%vhen makiug plans for beds of herba-
ceous plants, and even of some shrul)bery
borders, which is, tliat fine, natural
effects cannot be produced at once but
must come throuah years of develop-
ment. The perfect skeleton or frame
work must, of course, first be prepared,
and as a profusion of flowers all Summer
long is one of the chief desires the first
planting will be as complete as possible
in .selections that will give Howers at all
times of the season, with care to have
those Ijlooming at thewametime in differ-
ent portions of the lied. It is not infre-
quent that the results of the first year's
growth are disappointing, which is quite
natural. Places may appear where the
plants are not going to fill out as expect-
ed; or certain portions of the bed may
have Insufllcieut Howers at periods, un-
l)al:incing its effect as a whole, without
refiecting on the first work of the land-
.scajie gardener. It will be found that for
years afterward plants may be added to
great advantage, and it is the filling out
that will give the l)est effects. Then, as
some of the more rapid-spreading plants
increase, there may be thinnings out.
Herbaceous plants, as a rule, should be
planted in masses or clumps, to get (he
best effect from distances. The i)opular
monarda or bergamot would seem
coarse, indeed, alone: hut a mass four or
five feet in diameter is strikingly beauti-
ful. Borders along a walk or near a
house may be differently arranged. Here
the individual flower is what tells, and
one, two or three of a kind are sufficient.

A Clematis Disease.— It is ([uite a
mystery to many persons why their
clematis should for a while be growing
nicely and then suddenly wither and die
off completely. It is simply a very com-
mon disease among clematis which may
be likened in its effects to the fire-blight
in the pear— the disease that destroys
almost in a night. The whole tlnng is so
sudden, that little ornothing can In- done
to save the plant. Knowing thi'Ii.iliilitv
toattack.the gardener should picjiaie to
ward it off by careful cultivation. A
healthy plant is naturally less likely to
succumb than a weak one, hence vigor
should be encouraged in every way.

S. Me.ndelson Mkeiian.

CATALOGUES RECEIVED.

E. K Krelaqe & Son, Haarlem, Holland.—
Wholesale f rice List of Bulbs.

Henry A. Dkeer. Philadelphia.— Midsum-
mer Catalogue of Pot Grown Strawberry
Plants, Seeds and Sundries.

HoLSEBoacH Bkothbrs, Englewood, N.J. —
Wholesale and Ketail CatiUogue of Dutch
Bulbs; illustrated.

Rate. 10 cents per line (8 words), each Inaertlon.
Cash with order. TliU rate applies only to situation
wanted advertlsementa and when set soMd, witliout
display. Display advertisements $1.00 per Inch. When
letters are to be addressed In our care add 10 ctfl. to
tover expense of forwarding.

SITUATION wanted by i.-iperienced (tardener and
flurlBt for BCneral Brcenhuuei' work, near New
York. A. K., care of Fli.risls' EichHriBe.

grower, 8 years' experience In some of the
larKest places fn U.S. Best of references. P.O.Box
400. Madison. N.J. ■

WAXTED Bltnatiou; KOud man to assist at grow-
inK roses fitr cuttings nr flowers, carnations.
chryFaiithemunoB and beddlDK plants, 20 years' ex-
perience. Address A. F.. care Florists' Exchange

SITUATION wanted. In private or commercial
place, good ail-'roiind mafi, not afraid to work,
20 years' experience, swift potter; can paint, glaze,
and hand e anything in the line of (greenhouse and
nursery stock; wages moderiite. A. K.. care Florists'
Exchange. ^^^^

POSITION wanted, as working foreman, private
^ or commercial plac*-; njjirricd, iige 40; com-
petent to do everything ingrcLMihoUfles and outdoor
gardening: good manager of men and work; slrlctly
sober: 26 years' experience: flrst-cla.se references.
Address A. G., care Florists' Exchange.

CITUATION wanted. July 19, near Boston or
''^ Slate of Massachusetts, In commercial or
gentleman's place, steady woik; experience In
roses, carnations, chrysantlieniums and general
greenhouse work »nd gardening; some experience
lnQowerwork:makiDgup designs; (J erman, single,
16 years' experlenre.ageSl. Address Eugene Horn,
care of Mr. Carl E). Taiibe. Murcer Floral Oo„
I'renton. N. J,

SITUATIONS WANTED.

SITUATION IJV ANTED

By married man, 34, to take charge
of private i>Iace ; best references.

Address A. C,

Gate ot Florists' Exchange.

A ROSB GROWER

Wants a position where lirst-class
American Beauty and Tea Roses
are wanted ; long experience ; best
of references.

Address A. D.,

Care of Florists' Exchange.

SITUATION WANTED

By single luan, good rose grower, good
references, steady man. Address

A. J., care Florists' Exchange.

HELP VIHTED

Bate SI per Inch. No adv. less than 60o.

WANTED.

Immediately, single man.Gennan preferred, acquainted

In nursery buslneus ; $".;5 per month with board. Address

V. A. VAKJICEK ISWRSERIES,

Newport, R. I.

W^ ANTED.

A single young man on a commercial place
near New York. Must be a good all-round
man with experience in ii^rowing cut flowers
iiud plants and in making up. One not afraid
to work and of K'>od habits can secure a per-
manent place. References required.

Address, A. H,,

care KloriHts* Hxcliau£:e.

S££DSIIIAN WANTEO.

Good salary and steady position for a man
(German preferred) who understands the busi-
ness and has a connection among the market
gardening trade arouud New York City.
Apply by letter,

IttARKBX GARDEBiER,

Care PlorlMs* Cxcbautfe.

WANTED.

Office man, thoroughly posted in tbe plant
and 866'! busiuesa. Must have the best recom-
mendationB.

HENRY A. DREER,
Lock Box 1618, Philadelphia, Pa.

W^ANTED.

Rose grower, rapid in potting and making
cuttings, who has had experience in taking
charge of'cuttings and greenhouses; strictly
temperate. Chance of advancement to right
man.

THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO.,

Elizabeth, N. J.

HIISCELLmEOOS WINTS.

Bate *1 per Inch. No adv. less than 60c

SEEDSMAN'S DRA^VERS

and FIXTURES 'WANTED.

Wanted, a full set of fixtures, drawers, coun-
ters, bins, etc., suitable for a seed store.
Give full description and price to

SEHDSMAPC,
Care Florists* Bjcctiange.

BIISIKESS OPPORTUmTIES.

Rate SI per Inch. No adv. less than 50o.

L. USSING'S """^?cr„r'"''

I I 7 W. 30th St., Telephone 1615 38tb.

WITH G. E. BRADSHAW.
SELL, RENT OR EXCHANGE AT ALL TIMES.

GREENHOUSES FOR SALE

With 5000 feet of glaee, located In the lovely village of
Clinton, N.Y..haviDpa population of 2000; waterworks,
eewers, several schools with a world-wide reputation.
Good two-story dwelling, barn and one acre of la id.

For particulars address
Georue Scoti, Keal Estate Agent, Rome. N. V.

Wtentlon the Florists' Bzcbuigo wlien wnunc.

BUSINESS OPPORTUmilES.

FOR RENT OR SALE.

Greenhouses, Bitualed in Landsdfiwne, Pa., a
beautiful suburb of Philadelphia, Home mar-
ket, a rare opportunity, cheap. Appiyi E. B-
LEWIS, LandHdowne, Pa., or Jno. J. Gib-
bons, 2^00 South Street. Philadelphia.

TO LET.

Nine greenhouses with Bulliclent ground, near New
York ; line private trade ; rare chance for a flrst-claeB
florist. For particulars Inquire

iVZW lllli Ave,, New York City.

TO RENT.

2C0 foot gret'Dhttuse, suitable for carnations, vio-
letB or vcgetiiblea. Addresa.

MRS. CORNELIA A. WEBB,
ParkersTllle, Chester Co., Pa.

FOR SALE OR RENT.

Three greenhouses, 18x85 feet each, 5(»00 feet
of glass, heated by steam. Central location ;
li room dwelling and stable adjoining. Address

S. E. CONNER, Pomeroy, Penna.

RARE OPPORTUNITY.

will sell my ino Violet Houses, one ICOxlS ft., the
t'ther luOxlU ft., heated by hoi water and fully
equipped with nmdern appliances, together with
about SOOOMarte Louhf Violets. Qne heallby stock,
and ItOO Ciiruatloiia, beet varietieB, and 5U(l Chrys-
>>iitheiiiUTn8, be«t varieties, all ready lor buetnesfl.
Who wants it/ Go'^d local trade and shipping
facilities. Itest locality lu the (<tate for growing
Violets. Houses adapted for growing otherflowera.
J. D. HARCOIIRT'S SON,

Wapplnsers Falls, N. Y.

FOR SALE CHEAP.

Completely stocked and equipped nursery,
and extensive florist business; established
more than 20 years ; 16,000 square feet of glass
on one acre plot; central; terms low ; must
sell quick; good reasons. Principals only
dealt with. Address

P. O. Box 88, Scranton, Pa.

FOR SAI.K.

AT A BIG BARGAIN. My entire stock
of Palms, Ferns and Decorative Plants,

with a well established wholesale business.

New wholesale list ready. Send for it.

For further information and special low
prices on large orders, address

1^. J. HHSSER,

Plattsmoutb, Keb.

SIX GREENHOSES,

15 000 sq. ft. of glass, with contents, having a long
established, increasing and profitable busineBS. The
only wholesale grower— growing like cut flower
Bpeclaltles— within a wide radius. Eastern New Eng-
land the market. Sales limited by production only.
Grand soil. 50 miles from Boston; (15 from Portland.
Five minutes to business district of a progreselve
town. Electric and steam cars near. 50 acres fine
tillage land. Substantial, and convenleDtly and at-
tractively arranged buildings; large slate roof, 12
room dwelling, hot wattT heat, etc., large slate roof
barn, carriage bouse, carpenter shop, etc. Everything
In good condition, and to be sold wl(h contents: live
stock, hay, tools, wagons, carriage, etc. Facllliles for
enlarging. All fronting on Portsmouth Ave. A
beautiful estate. Easy terms. A rare chance. Send
for descriptive and Illustrated booklet. AddrcBB

HAVES* ESXAXE,

P. O. Box B49, Exeter, N. H.

iniSGELLlNEOUS.

Rate Hm per incli. No adv. less than 50c.

FOR SALE.

Some extra good 3 inch second-hand hoNwater pipe,
at 4 cts. per foot. Also some 4 Inch. Secure It while
It lasts

W. II. SALTER, Rochester, N. Y.

FOR SALE.

One Dorric Hot Water Boiler, No. 2 (nearly
new), $60.00 takes it.

N. WHITING & SON, Florists,

St. Catharines, ODtarlo.

SHIPPING AND

MARKETING TAG

Preserve your identity on the stock you send
into market by the use of our water-proof
Shipping and Marketing Tag. Prices and
samples on application to

THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE,

r. O. Box 1697, New York
Mention the Flortits' ESxcbange when wrltlns.

688

The F=i-orists' Exchknge.

SPECIAL QUOTATIONS

Cyclamen Persiciiiii Splendens €Jie.» finest
strain In the world, In 4 true colore, asB'd from 2!-Sln.
DOtB, H'lW per KlU; $;i5.(X) per KXKI. l^nlauia Ilor-
liouicnHDa DracfTun Intii visa, struiip, from flats,
|;3.0(-t ptr UM. Begonia Rex, extra well grown, from
4 Id. potB, assorted, $10.00 per 100. Chinese Prim-
rose (fringed foilHgy). in 6 colors, strain 8iiperl> toan^,
Ciuernria liyb. Max. sraiHlillora, craudi-
flora iiaua. pleui8(tiiiia. ctErulea, keriner!>-
iiiia.Dana. the above from flats, ready July let,
$1.75 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Satisfaction guaranteed.
PAUl^ MADER, East StroudsburB, Pa.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlnK-

6000 COLEUS

Verschaffeltii and Golden Bedder.

Sand SJ^incb, at $1.60 per 100; $12,00 per 1000,

1000 ROSEQERANIUMS

3 iDcb, to close out, at $3 tX) per 100.

2000 FUCHSIAS

3 inch, five best varietiee, $2.60 per 100.
Satisfaction Guaranteed. Cash with order.

GEORGE L. MILLER, Newark, Ohio.

Mention the Florists" Exchange when writing

VINCA MAJOR...

Extra fine, 2 and 2V^, $2.25 per 100. Just
what you will want lor next Spring's sales.

SMI LAX 2 inch, $1.50 a 100.

IVY GERANIUM Ssr

Turner. Bxtra line bud and bloom, SVj in.
$5.00 11 100.

MRS. TAYLOR and
ROSE GERANIUMS

2 inch. $2.00 a 100.

FUCHSIAS ^'"'^"^"i^am

bookedlor BOSTON FERN 4 to 6 inches.

A.J.BALDWIN,Newark,Ohio.

Mention fh* FHorlHtji' Exi^hane* whf'n wTltlnif

THE TWO OIANT DAISIES

CALIFORNIA GIANT, white, and ETOILE
DE LYON, yellow, BtroDg, 3 In. pots, 11.50 a doz.

SHIIIjAX, strong, from 2ii In. pots, $2.00 per 100;

$15110 per 1000.
CALIP'ORNIA VIOLETS, well rooted mnners

Ironi cold frame. $1.00 per UO; $7.00 per 1000.
Cash Willi order, please.

P. M. DE WITT. Torresdale, Phila., Pa.

Mention the Flnrltrts' Kxchange when writing.

rtpn 1 l^TTITU^ First-class Assortmeut,
UCKAnlLfll^ f™'" 2 in. pots. $3.00 per

100 ; 4 in. pots, $8 HO per 100.
Geraniniii Mars, stock plants, at $3.00 per doz.
AGERATIIM, dwarf blue and white, 3 In. pots,

ane. at $3.00 per lOO.
FUCHSIAS, from 3^ In. pots, at $5.00 per 100.
SEt/AGINELLA, from 3 In. pots, at $6.00 per 100.
Cash with order, please.

JOHN RECK, Bridgeport, Conn.

GERANM AMERICA

The ideal pot and bedding GERANIUM,
exquisite, striking coloring; enoruiously
florlfeious; dwarf and strong In growtli.

Orders booked non'. Pbotos free.

HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

BHGrOIMIiLS.

Very strong plants from 2 in. pots.

ABGENTEA GUTTATA perl00,$2 00

VKRNON. red and white " 2 00

ALBA PICTA " 2 00

TeURSTONI " 2 00

RUBRA •• 2 00

MIXED SORTS " 200

CASH PLEASE.

EDWARD B. JACKSON, Stamrord, Conn.

M*^nt1on the IHorlatB' Exchange when writing.

PRIMROSE

Per 100
Chinese Frimroses, single mixed, 2 inch

pots $3.00

Obconica Grandiflora, 2 inch pots 2.60

" Rosea, Aug. 1st. 3.00

Forbesil, " Baby." 3 inch pols 4.00

A.SPAKAGUSSFRENGERI, 2>iin. pots 4.00

BO BRIDESMAIDS, 2i.« inch pots 2 60

100 BRIDES, 2Hinchp"ots 2.60

^~ Cash. No C. O. Ds.

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio.

Mffntlon the THortPt*' Exohftnre when -writing

5000 BEGONIA REX also OTHER POT PLANTS

Per 100

Abutilon, var. trailing. 3 in $6.0U

Begonia, Rex, assorted. 3^4 in 4 00

*' named 6.00

'• Tuberous. 2J4 in 5.00

ViDca Yariegata, 2J4 inch 3.50

Nasturtium, 3 in 3.00

Petunias, tiouble. 2>4 and 3 in 4.00

Lemon Verbenas, 2^ in 3.00

Salvia, 3I4 m 4.00

Impattens Sultani, 2J4 in 3.00

Per 100

Abutilon, var. trailing $3.00

Ageratum, blue and white 1.35

Begonia, Hex 2.00

" Incaroata Gigautoa 3.00

" Flowering 2.00

CupUea (Cigar Plant) 1.36

Impatlens Sultani 2.00

Heliotrope 1.25

Lau tanas 1.50

Mauettia Bicolor 2.00

Lemon Verbenas 1.50

GER NIUMS. perlOO

Assorted, 2H in., $4.00 per 100; 3H in $6.00

Mme. Salleroi, 2 in 2.00

Sweet Scented, Mrs. Pollock, Pansy, 2)4 in. 4 00
Mrs. Parker, 2J4 in 6.00

English Ivy, 2 to 3 ft 6.00

Verbenas, 2J4 in 2 00

German Ivy, 2J4 in 3.00

Manettia Hicolor, 3in 6.00

OXJTTTKrCS-S

GERANIUMS. penoo

Assorted $1.50

Mixed 1 26

Mars, Happy Thought 3.00

Mrs. Pollock 3.00

Mrs. Parker 4.00

Silver Leaf 1.50

Hose Scented 1.50

Mme. Satleroi 1.26

Freak of Nature 4. 00

Ivy 1.60

TERMS, CASH OR C. O. D.

GREENE & UNDERHILL, WATERTOWN, N. Y.

ICentloD the FlorUta* Exchange when wrltlnv.

ASTER PLANTS.

Qaeen of the Marhet, Semple's Branch-
ing:, Truffaut's, fine plants, 40c. per 100;
$2.50 per lOOO.

Smilax, strong plants, &0c. per 100.

J. C. SCHMIDT, - BRISTOL, PA.

Mention the Florlstfl' Exchange when writing.

ALTERNANTHERA (Red), 2 inch, $1.20 penoo.

CANNAS, Ml.\ d, 3 Inch, $3.00 per 100.
GERANIUMS, Mixed, 2 to 3 in. pots, 2 cts. and 3 cts.

ELMER I. RAWLINGS, Quakertown, Pa.

Mention the F*lorlatB' Exchange when wrltlwy.

LAGER & HURRELL,

Growers and ^\ ^% ^y U I 1^ G
Importers of \/ K O rl I 1^ O

Just arrived In splendid condition: ('atlieya
Labiatn. C I>los»liP» C. SpeciosiNsima, C.
llnrrJNoiila; Violacea, C, Waruerii, C
(■raiiulona, liU-lia Anceps* 1j. A. Alba, Ij.
Autuiunalis, 1j. Pnestans, L. Dayana, and
Kurlinctooin Fragraus.

Cherry Wood Baskets, Fresh Moss and Peat.
Correspondenoe^^^ SUMMIT, N. J.
Mention th« Floriata' Eichang* when writing.

A. B. DAVIS & SON,

PURCELLVILLE, VA.

WHOLESALE GROWERS OF DAHLIAS

And High-grade Rooted Cuttings.

Rex Begonias a Specialty.

Contracts yoR Laegk Ordkrs foe Anothkk

Season Taken Now.
Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

DIDV DDIUDnOr ROOTED CrTTINGS

dAdi rnininUoL not sekdlings

For designs it wan(,B the true purple color.
Seedlings come to ditferent shades. Have had
two Winters' experience with it, flowering
from November until May on bench or pot.

2 inch pots, $5.0(J per 100, by express ; rooted
cuttings. $3 00 per lOO, by mail. Sample of 25
plants by mail, $1.00. Cash with order, please.

ALBERT KNAPPER, Frankford, Phila., Pa.

M<»ntlon th*" TnorlstB' Exchange' when writing

THE ORCDID HYBRIDS

(HANSEN)

3000 REFERENCES

Enumeration and Classification ot all

Orchid Hybrids described up-to-date,

334 pages, roj-al octavo, $3.00.

Two supplements.

No other work of its kind is in existence
in America. The information it gives re-
garding the various crosses is worth to
orchid growers double the selling price.

A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. AND PUB. GO. Ltd.

2 Duane St., New York.
Mention thf Florl^tB' Exchange when writing

Peacocrs New Daiiias

pAr IfiQO^^®** New Varieties.
rOr lOyy Best Old Varieties.

Send for our new IlluBtrated TYade List before order-
ing elaewhere.

I^-PEACOCK'S DAHLIAS always received highest
awards over all competitors. Forty-six first prizes
out of forty-nine entries during past four years—
an unequaied record.

Best New and Standard Carnations —

IJeautlfully illustrated and accurately described in
our Trade List. Send for copy.

Surplus Stock of Mixed Dahlias—

At right price. Also Dahlias under color
^-CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED.

W. p. PEACOCK, - - Atco, N.J.

M;entloD the Plorlste' Exchange when writing.

SEAWANHAKA GREENHOUSES r,S

Per doz. Per 100

Atoiitiloii. 4 varieties. SHinchpots $0.76

Acliyraiitlies I.lildenll, etc. 2U inch pots 60

AK^ratuui, Cope's Pet. 2mnch pots 60

'• Tapis Blue, 2!^ inch pots 60

Alternauttiera. Frum Irames 25

Beifonia Vernon, '-'mnch pots 60

Coleiis, Verscliafreltll, Goldeu Bedder, etc.

From ".;'.■ inch puts 80

Cuptiea Plat.vceiitra. 2;^ loch pots 30

Dracseua Indivlsa. 4 inch pots, strong 2.26

$6.00
3.00
2.00
2.00
1.00
3 60

2.00
2.00
18.00

„ Per doz. Per 100

uraca^iia Indivlsa, 5 inch pots, strong $3.00 $25.00

Heliotrope. Blue. 3^ inch pots 30 2 00

I.ataula Borbonica. 3 inch pots 1.25 10.00

" " SiDchpots 6.00 40.00

I.emou Verbena. 2^^ inch pots 60 2.60

marauta BIcoIor. 2^^ inch pots 75 6.00

Ptacenlx Recllnata. 6inchpot8 7.60 60.00

Pllea Serpylllfolla. 2H inch pots 30 2.00

Vinca, tralliuKT 60 4,00

All orders filled In rotation. Orders of $5,00 and over F. 0. B. N.Y. Cash with order from unknown customers or C. 0. D.
JAMES C. CLARK, Supt. p. O. Box 34, oyster Bay, N.Y. WM. L. SWAN, PrOD.

Mention the Florlats* Exch&nse when writing. '

IF YOU NEED ROSES

Send us your list lor prices.

THEC.A.REESERCO.

URBANA. OHIO,
'Wbolesale Rose Gro-wers.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlas.

2000 'MAIDS, 1000 BRIDES,
20O METEORS

In 3 and 4 inch pots. $5.00 and $6.00 per IGO
Cash with order. Call or write,

WM. KRAFT, i35JohnsonAv6 .Newark, N.J.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

ROSE PLANTS

3Vo Inch Pots.

100 lOOO

American Beauty {'J.iiO $80.00

Meteor 5.00 4.6.00

'Maid 6.01 45.011

Bride 6.t0 45.00

CASH, UNLESS KNOWN.

BRANT & NOE, Forest Glen, Chicago, III.

Mention the FlorlBta' Eichange when writing.

Finest Forcing Roses sii^s,

BRIDE $2.50 $4.00

BKIDBSMAJD 2.60 400

LA FRANCE 2.76 4.00

Also Sou pert, Hermosa, DeGraw, Krugerand
a full line of roses from 2J^-inch rots, at low
prices. Send for prices. Cash with Order.
SMI [.AX, fine young plants, $12.00 per 1000.

THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0.

Mpntlon the inorlatH' Eichange when writing.

PINPRAPIA ^Iaxima Grandi. Brilltanta.
l/IHtriMnin Ccerhlea Grandi Nana, strong,

sturdy plants, from 2}^ Inch pots, $2.50 per 100.
oncco Bhidbsmaid. do mildew or disease, from
KUOLO 3 Inch pots, J;5,00 per 100.
Mint rTO FARijUHAE, S inch nots, from sand struck
VIULt 19 cuttings. $5.00 per 100.

n ADD A^r I'L.VNTS. selected Latk DBCSinEAD,
LAUDAbt Flat Dutch and Hki> Dutch, $1 a 1000.
CMii Av First-class cut Strings, heavy. In any quan-
omiLAA tlty, cheap.

ItlCHARD INSALr.,W.Moore8town.N.J.

Lock Box 5U. Near Philadelphia.

Mention the Flnrlati' Exrhansp when wrltlnK.

BABY PRIMROSE

Nice young stock, to grow on for fall and win-
ter blooming, 7SctB. per dozen by mall; $5 00
per 100, express paid.
PK1MITL.A OBCONICA, new large flowering

varieties, stiong plants, ready for 4 Inch pots, $2.50

per 100. Cash wltii order.

E. FRYER,

Berriman St. and New Lots Ave , BROOKLYN, N Y.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS

rotted plants, clean and healthy in every particular,
*5 00 per 100. Cash with order.

WM. J.CHINNICK, Trenton N.J.

CRABB & HUNTER,

Violet Specialists ^i?r£'ru,r/a?alrh2J

I ivivk t^|/«vmM-Mi.^».^ and Lady Campbell.free
from disease, Al stock. Write for prices.

SURPLUS ROSES, Brides and 'Maids, arst-class
stock, from 3 In, pots, |4,00 per 100.

BEDDING CJERANIUaiS, 4 In. pote. $6.00alOO;
irom 3 in. pots, $1.00 per 100. All flrst-class stock.

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.

Violets my Specialty.

Am now prepared to take orders for
Fall planting. On account drought can
not fill further orders until about Aug. 1.

SEA CLIFF NURSERY, Sea Cliff, L I., N.r.

FD. BOULON, Prop.

UnPEHIIIL VIOLET

Rooted cuttings all sold. I have a limited
quantity of ROOTED RUNNERS that are
grand in size and vigor. Price of these, $40.00
per lOW, «5.00 per 100. Now is the time to get
a stock uf thissuperh flower, the largest, bluest
and most double violet in cultivation to-day.
It has captured Urst prize wherever shown
this Winter. Average number of flowers per
plunt this season 70.

My new book on Violet Culture i^oes
with every order.

ADDRESS:

W.L. MINOR, Brockton, Mass.

588 BELMONT ST.

Mention the Florlata' Bxchanse when wrlUns.

July 8, 1899.

The F-lorists' Exchange.

689

Newport's Rose Show.

The rose Mini etrawberry show of the
Xewport Horticiilturnl Sciciety was held
on the 27th and 2Sth ultimo. Cloudy
weather prevailed, coiieequentl.v the at-
tendance was small — e.xceptin the even-
ings when a large crowd was on hand
for the dancing. The price of admission
at all times was 2."ic.

The display of roses was good and
competition was keen in the classes for
ferns and foliage plants. There was very
little competition in thefruitorvegetable
classes. The new h.vbrid climbing roses,
e.thibited by Major Gibbs and others,
attractedconslderableattention.Lynch's
hybrid, a cross between Wichuraiana
and Gen. Jacqueminot is considered a
great improvement on the Dawson, a
variety which it very much resembles,
the color of the ttowe'rs being better. It
was awarded a bronze medal. A similar
award was also made to the same part,v
for a new dwarf white flowered form of
It. rugosa, a cross between Rosa rugosa
alba and Kaiserin Augusta Victoria.
The total height of the plant is from 12
to 15 inches. Apple Blossom from multi-
flora X Dawson also from the same
raisers (Maj. and Mrs. T. K. Gibbs), is
well named ; it throws immense clusters
of beautiful single (lowers. Anew semi-
double flowered climbing rose of pinkish
color, raised by Oscar Schultz, from mul-
tiflora, was awarded a certificate of
merit.

The first prize collection of 25 blooms
hybrid perpetual roses included the fol-
lowing varieties: (iabriel Luizet, .Mabel
Morrison, Duke of Edinburgh, Francis
.\lichelon,.\lfredColomb,CaptainChristy,
Annie Wood, General .Jacqueminot,
Prince Arthur, Mme. Levet, Deleplace,
Paul Neyron, Victor Hugo, Mme. Nac-
hury, Theo. Mills, Baroness Rothschild,
Merveille de Lyon. Mrs. .John I.,aing,
Prince Camille de Itohan, Duehesse de
Caylus, Ulrich Brunner, Duke of Welling-
ton, Dr. Andry and (iipsy.

The Society's silver medal was awarded
to A. S. Meiklefor a display of Cattle.va
gigas showing superior culture, and a
bronze medal to .1 . G. Kyle for Acaly pha
8an(leri. A bronze medal was also given
to Charles Hearn for a vase of Souvenir
de Malmaison carnations.

The jndges were, on plants and flow-
ers; .lames Boyd, Frederick W. Smythe
and Richard Gardner; on fruits and
vegetables, John Allan and Christopher
Ellery.

New Wichuraiana Hybrids.

We are sending you by mail to-da.v
(.lune 2H) some flowers of two new
Wicliuraiana hybrids which we raised
from seed and which have now bloomed
for the first time. The one which we
h;ive named" Dorothy I*erkins"haK been
in flower foi- three weeks now, so the
large rlust*'ri,s a trifle passe and does not
show till' variety at quite it.s best so far
as color is concerned; but we also send a
smaller cluster which is more nearl.v the
true color. The bush is simply covered
with bloom and there are more bud.s
coming out, so the period of blooming is
an unusually long one. The flowers are
very sweetly fragrant and it seems to ns,
color, floriferousuess, fragrance and its
entire hardiness all considered, that the
variet.v should prove a decided aciiuisi-
tion. We should add also that the
" Dorotliy Perkins" is of the true Wichu-
raiana habit and a remarkabl.v vigorous
grower.

We have also sentoneflower of another
hybrid raised by us. R Wicliurciiana X
Marechal Niel, which we think promising
but which we have not yet fully tested,
except that its hardiness wasfully proven
by tile very severe Winter just past. It
is marked No. X.

Jackson & Perkins Co.
Newark, N. Y.

• —The flowers of the new hybrid Wichu-
raiana rose, Dorothy Perkins, are very
double and of a pleasing rose or Brides-
maid pink color. The fragrance was
nearly gone by the time we received them,
but for size aiid color the variety is no
dnnbt an improvement over existing
kinds, so far as these points are con-
cerned.

No. X is of a good size, double, and in
color Is a very delicate pink. If it proves
as floriferous as Dorothy Perkins its
pleasing shade should give it a foremost
place among this class of roses.— Ed.

MANETTI STOCKS

(FOR FALL DELIVERY.)

English or French, especially prepared for grafting,
price per 1000, 10,000 or 100,000 on application.

HARRY A. BUNYARD, 42 w. 28th St , n.y City

Montinn th^ FTrtHwta' ICxrhanee when writing-

2090
2000
2000
2000
J.

Box 24,
Mention

PERLES 3 inch pots, »4.00 per 100.
BRIDESMAIDS 31n.pots.»4perlOO

GOLDEN GATES """^Ueft.*'"

C M 1 1 AY 3 Inch pota. ti.50 per 100.
OmlUnA 2 Inch pots, 11.50 per 100.

D. BRENNEMAN,

IIARRISBURG, PA.

the Florlgts* Erchange when writing

1000 Perle. stron^r, healthy plants, from
4 inch pots, $6.00 per 100; 150.00 per 1000.

CASH WITH THE ORDER.

ROBT. WILLIAMSON, New Durham, N. J.

Mention the FlnrlHta' Rxfihange wh*>n wrltlnr

BRIDE ROSES

1000 strictly Srst-clasa plants, 3 inch pots,
stock clean and healthy, $6.00 per luO, $60.(iO
for the 1000.

IS" CASH.

CHARLES E. MEEHiN, Germantown, Phila.

M^'nttnn the Plorlata' Exchange when writing.

■ ^ ^ ^ ,-■>. ^>, .<-. ^-. ^. rth ^ ^.-^ ^ ^]

I

ROSE STOCK

10,000 Bridesmaids

from 3% inch pots, $6.00 per
100; $50.00 per 1000.

Prom 2% inch pots, $3.00
per 100.

EDW. J. TAYLOR,
SOUTHPORT. - CONN.

^rj^ w l'^ li' iJJ yj w w ^ !.'>' 'i-

Mentlon the Florlsta* Exchange when writing.

hWiniBoseiilaKiiSi

straight or Looped o

and Pointed. O

m

—ALSO— — -

The Model Extension ^
Carnation Support. ^

Lancaster, Pa., Juue 17, 'W. H

Mr. Thkron Parkeb, C/3

Brooklyn, N.T. H

De'tr Str:—Yonr Model Caroa- ^

tloD Support Is all right In every ^

wfty, and will no doubt be con- "^

tldered bb necessary as good plants •^

W'tli growerB, when better known. ®

1 coHBlder It the beet in the mar-

liet and If your other specialties ^

are aa god they should make ^

another addition to the money 5'

makers of 19U0. co

Very respectfully. oj

ALliBRT M. flKRB. 3

o>

SomplcN and Prices on

ApplU'iitloii to ^

i THE MODEL PLANT ?
- STAKE CO., i

•- 226 Nortii 9th St. |

BROOKLYN, N. Y. "
I Mention Uhe FloiiBts* Elxohanee when WTltlns.

HEADQUARTERS FOR

HARDY ROSES

We are now booking? orders for Kospb ia
large lots at Reduced Prices. Write

for particulars.

W. & T. SMITH CO., Geneva, N. Y.

Uentlon th» Ftorlita* Exchange when writing.

ROSES

BRIDE,
BRIDESMAID
and METEOR

Firet-Class Stock, 3 inch pots, toM per 100.
Long Distance Telephone 94-11 D.

CLIFFE'S GREENHOUSES

GERMANTOWN, I>HI1,A., PA.

Mention th« FloriaU' Exchange when writing.

MANETTI STOCKS [per Fan

PACKING MOSS j ^^"^^'^

SPECIMEN EVERGREENS

For Imiiiedinte Delivery.

HIR&M T. JONES, Union County Nurseries,

ELIZABETH, NEW .lEKSEV.

Mention the PlorlBta" Exchange when writing.

D. & C. ROSES

are the cheapeat hecauee they are the best. We have
in stock over 1000 varieties on owa roots, Including
nearly 200 New Hoses not offered eisewliere, as well as
all the old favoritcB, at prices that make It worth your
wiille to send us your list for miotatlous before buying
elsewhere. All sizes from L'!-<iln. pots up.

Send for a ropy of our New (■iiide to Rose Cul-
t u ve for laiKI, a handsome book of 138 pages. Illustrated
with hundreds of half-tones and ten colored plates. It
l8 really a work of art and free for the asking.

THE DltlQEE & CONASD CO., Sooe Qrowors, West Qrove. ,Fa.
Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing

■ ROBT. CRAIO & SON, S

i aosEs, ppims, gqotohs, ;

Jl ...CARNATIONS.. *

■ and Noveitiea In Decorative Plants, ■

2 Market and 49tli Sts., PHILADELPHIA, PA. J

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

FIELD-GROWN ROSES

Two years old \ yyc ARE

On their own roots «vc. Mnc

Nortbern-grown r HEADQUARTERS

Hem-lirooted \ pr>B TUFB/l

Full assortment. ' HJM I n t IVI .

Special low cnntract oilers for Fall or Spring delivery.

JACKSON & PERKINS CO., 'k^e^^t^r'i^:

(WHOLK3ALB ONLY.)

J. AUSTIN SHAW, Western Representative,

78 Wabash Ave., Chicago, III.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Well grown, thrifty stock, from 2}^ Inch pots
100 10(10

'MAIDS, S3.00 $25.00
PERLES, 3.50 30.00

Also a few hundred 'Mums, Ivory, etc., 2]: inch pots, $2.50 per 100,

WM. B. SANDS, Lake Roland, Baltimore, Md.

Mention the FlorlBti' Bxffhany when writing.

AMERICAN BEAUTIES

STRONG, CLEAN, HEALXHV PLAISXS,

from 2« in., 3 in., 3H in. and 4 in. pote, Q n W i CH fijffftn M I
$6.00to$12.00accordingtoquantity andBize. J, V, HAijIlj VllllUli^ I". J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

40,000 FIRST QUALITY FORCING ROSES!

READY FOR IMMEDIATE PLANTING

Fully equal to those sent out the last seven years, tlrst class and perfectly healthy In every respect.
Only selected growth from flowering shoots used In propagating.
I.A FRANCE, ABIF.RICAN BEAIITV, PRESIDENT CARNOT,

3 Inch pots, JSlMt per UK). 4 Inch pots. $l:i.00 per UK).
KAISERIN, nUII>ESVIAII>, HON SIl.ENE. MERMET,

i;ONTIER, niniE. iioste, bei.ee siebrecht, uriue,

3 Inch pots. $7.1)0 per 100. 4 Inch pots. tlOOO per 100.

A few thousand gralted BRIDES.MAID, KAISERIN and PRESIDENT CARNOT.

3^ Inch pots. 115.00 per 100.

Mention this paper. J. L. IDIIjI-.0]Sr, 'BXooxn.sbxxirg , Feb.

VVOOTTON,

METEOR,
PERLE,

Souv. de Cnrnot
Meteor

From 3 Inch pots,
tS.OO per 100.

Catherine IVIermeC
DuchesN of Albany

Niphelos TUe Briilc Hon Sileiie

SuuHet Bridesiiinid I. a France

From 3 Inch pots, »7.00 per H«l.

Sonv. de Woottou
K. A. Victoria

From 3 Inch pots,
IS.OOperlOO.

Perle des Jnrdiiis
Pnpa (Joncier

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Dolores Yellow Fellow

Frank Hardy Philadelphia

L. H. SpauUllDg

Priee, from 2}+ Inch potB, 16-00 per 100.

Culllngfordl

CfladyB Spaulding

Helen Uloodgooil

Harry May

J. E. Lager

J. H. Troy

Laredo

MlBB G. Pitcher

Marion Henderaon

Price, from 2!-4 Inch potB,

Major BonnafTon
Mrs. S. Humphreys
Mrs. McK. Twombly
Marguerite Graham
Mrs. .1. G. Whlldln
Mrs. H. Roblnaou
U Iveus

ThoB. II. Brown
W. II. Lincoln
$3.00 per 100; |25.00 per 1000.

Ada Spauldfnt,'

Belle of Caetlcwood

Benj. M. GIroud

Chlco

Dorothy Toler

Dorothy Devens

Eureka

Golden Trophy

G. F. Atkinson

Golden Wedding

J. H.Woodford

lora

Mme. Fred. Bergmann

Modesto

Minerva

Price, 2'4 Inch pots, t-I.OO

Midge

Mrs. ({. I>. Douglass

Mies Helen Wright

Maud Adams

Mrs. S. T. Murdoek

Mlgs M. M. Johnson

May rlowei

IMemesia

Pitcher and Manda

Pink Ivory

Riverside

Rose Owen

T. B. Morse

Western King

per 100: $30,00 per 1000

MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS.

READY FOR IMMEDIATE SALES.

Per 100

Aeeraliiin Pauline. 2W In pots 14.00

Agerntufii, blue and white 3 00

CnnnaH, for prices and varieties see .Tune 10 Issue.

ColeUM, leading sorts, li!-i In. pots 3.00

" " 3 " 4.00

Cupliea Platycentra, 2W In. pots 300

FucliNia»4, double and single, -"4 In. pots 3.00

Ilcliolrope, from l';.4 m. pot^ . .. 3.00

Hydrangea Otakna, 51n..b'i0hv. '.u Ilowe*

l^aiitanan, fine varieties

I.eiiiou Verbeun, 2M In. pots

Moon Flower, 2i< In. pots

Niereiiibergia Gracilis

Stiiilax, rtne strong plants, |20.loper 1000....
VioletH, niarie Louiae. IH '"■ Pct". *25
per WOO ; »3.00 per 100.

Per 100
. . $25.00

.. 400

.. 3.00

.. 4.00

. . 3.0tt

KJE^V TRADE LIST ON AI»I»I.ICATIO]<«.

WOOD BROS.,

Fishkill, N. Y.

Mention the PlorbiUi' Elxch&nge when writing.

690

The Florists' Excht^nge.

FOUNDED IN 1888.

Exclusively a Trade Paper.

Bnt$T»d at New York i*oti OJflce a$ Second (JlaiiBMatte*
Published EVERY SATURDAY by

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BHOISTBBBD OABLB ADURKSS:

Florez, N«w York.

SUBSCRIPTIONS:

• 1.00 per year to United Htutos, Canudttand
Mexico. W3.00 per year to fori^iR" uouu-
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ADVERTISEMENTS!

Copy must ruauh ttilti oltlue not lator than
Thursday In ordor to souiiro Insurtlon In Issue
uf the following Saturday.

BMte, 91*<*0 pur luoh. Special positions
extiB. Discounts on contracts of one month
or loDger.

Orders from unknown parties must bo accom-
panied by cash or satisfactory reiorencos.

Contents.

Amicuioan Pauk and Outdoou AitT Ahho-

(IIATION fI93

ItltlKFH FOIt IIUHY FliOltl8T8 . . . -UM

(U>UIIKSIM>NI>KN(JK 087

KCIIOKH ITIKIM TUH AM'KYH . . . .01)5

lllNTH AM) lllCLl'H tilM

NUItSKItV DiflPAltTMKNT 687

Outlook in Soutukun OALit-'oitMA . . rtno

PAKK8 0F hKTUOri (IlluS.) .... (UlJ

QUKHTION ItOX *11*1

UoSKS.

Newptirt Show, Now Hybrid Wlchur-

tiiiiiui aw»

KOIINU AnOUT UKTItOlT llitit

Sbku Thadic Kkpoiit ftHtl

TiiADU Notkh:

New York ttOI)-l

Phlludclplilu, Tiirrylowii, N. V. . . OiU
Chicago, Hamilton, Morilruul, Toronto. tlOl
IlosLou, itulIiilo,(Jluveliin(l, l*ro\'Ulouco,

St. I'anl.rft. liOUiB (HI')

Detroit, Kalania/.iMi, Mtlwaiikoe . . 0<Jil
ClnolniiUM, PltiHhnrK mi7

Tho A^Ariculliiral Dcpnrinu'nt hnH

prcsHod tlu' moving iilt'turo niachiiU' intt)
tho service ((I' Hclciici'. 'Vhv Division nl'
Vcgi'tahir Patliolojiy now lias a (lovico
of this sort in operation in oao ol' its
H;rtTnliouH('H ptioto^rapliin^ (lir j;ro\vlli
of a small oak t r<'o. Tho niai-iiim' works
nutoniaticaliy, takin;;' a picliin' each
liour. At iilK'it an flccLric llw;ht is tlircnvn
into circuit ns the cxposun- is rnach'. 'I'hc
machine lias l)een running aliout two
w<M'ks ami will he kept ^'oiii;; about two
wcekH lon^ei' on lis pr'cseal subject.
Wlien tlu' seri<'Sof pictures is coriipleleii it
will he poHSilile 1o leproiluce wilii Ihe
Ktereopticiui lhe;;rowth ol" the plant. It
Ib intenili'il to use the serial photoj-rajihs
In walchin^- the pi'o;;reKS ol' plant clis-
cuBt's, hli^lils, insect parasites ami the

It Ih all nonHeuHe to talk about a trade
paper beinj:; no ;;'oo(i as an advertising,'
proposition. 'IMiere couldn't be a l)etter
nu'diuni, for the very ;^ood reason that
the trade paper ;;-oeH straight to tlu' mnn
you want to reacli, and j;-etK far metre at-
tention and thought from 1dm than any
otiier publication possibly oadd. liy all
means advertise in your trade iiaper. — V.
Austin liates' CrlticlsniH.

IH

Tkhiii:i,i,, Ti;x. — ('. K. Ilrpwcr liiis i>iir-
elmseil the eBtalillBliiiiciitof II. \V. Wright
and will coutluiie the ImeineHs.

NoitTii AiiAMB, Mask. — .VuKiistue .1.
Scliinut/., formerly with F. K. I'olwell, or
I'lttBlield, Mnes., has Koiie Into busiucBH
here.

URAiNTiiKK, Mask. — Mrs. S. I'. rimhInK,
who liaH contliieted a ^TeenhonHe in lOast
Uralntree lor eighteen yenra, has gone to
llolhrook.

OzoNK Park, N. Y.— Nicholas Itotluir,
tonni'i-lv of the tirni of .\. Kotlmr & Sons,
Brooklyn, luis gon<' into Imsiness for
liiniself, nnil Is ereellng three Innises here,
eneh KHl x 'Jl teet.

American Rose Society.

.\ neat prospeetns has jnH( lieen Issned
by the Secretary of this AsBoclation In
which the .Society 'h alms arc very fnlly
set forth. These have heeii presented In
onr cohiinns heretofore, Init a. recai)ilnhi-
tlon at this time may not be ontof i)laee.
The objects of the Society aB set forth
In the l)y-lawH arc: (1) To Increase the
giTicral Intei-cstln the cultivation anil to
liriprove the standard of excellence of the
rose.

('_') To foster, stimiilatc and Incre/ise
the production In ever.y possible way of
iin|iroved varieties of the rose snltable
ti) our American climate and rei|iilre-
ments.

(.'!) To orgaidze a system of exhibitions
at such times and places as this Society
ma\from time to time decide on, to offer
prizes of.money, gold, silver and bronze
medals, and certKlcates of merit tor
merit orlons new varieties of rosea; also
to offer prizes of money, cnps. etc., for
excellenceot exhibits made at shows held
by the Society.

It Is also proposed that the Society dis-
seminate to Its niembi'rs the latest infor-
mation iiertalnlng to the rose, recoin-
memllng new varieticH of undoubted
merit, best methods of culture, how to
tight lusectB and fungoid pests, the
proper use of manures, and other Infor-
mation, from the i>enB of leading ex|>ertB
that, especially to amateurs, will be
worth many times the cost of member-
Bhl|i.

In tile above and other ways that will
HUggest themseh'es It Is thought the .So-
ciety will awaken a. widespread lnter<'St
In the ciMture of Ihe rose that will eveii-
tunteln better methods of treatment ami
the production of many new \'arletles.

1 1 caniHtt be too Bt rongl,\' stateii that
tills .Soclet,y Is not formed in the interests
of any elasH, clhiue or section, but is In-
tended solely to disinterestedly iiu'rease
l>opiMar IntereBt In the " liucen of Klow-
ers."

Ills hoped thai this Society will be-
come not merely a national, but even
broader llian that, a eontiiu>ntal society,
incluiliiig in its membership not oidy
t hose reHiding In thel'idted States, but
our t 'anadian friemis as \\'(>ll, and lov(>rs
of tin- rose In Mexico, fetitral or .South
Anierlca,,and on our neighboringlslands.
In a word, it will be the steadfast aim ni
tliose Intrusted with the welfare of the
orgaidzatloii to build on liberal lines.
To this end Ihe ollicers are now In corre-
sponiience with those interested in tlie
ICnglish Rose Society and assuranccB
ha\(» been received from the very Kev.
Dean Hole. Its distlnguiNhed president, of
the heartfelt s.N'miiathy of the rosariaiis
among "onr kin across the sea" and
better still, the promise that they will
give the benetitof their experience: ami
as their society has hati a phenomenal
success. It is but fair to tiSHume that
much aid will come from their co-opera-
tion.

It has been decided to hold two shows
In New ^■()rk City in the Spring of r.ido.
The tlrst during the fourth week of Lent :
this will be principally a show for the
commercial .'ind private gardener classes.
The second show will be held in .lum' ajul
its principal feature will be exhibits, by
the amateur chisses, of mitdoor growa
roses. The Soclet,\' has enough assnr-
aiu'CB from intending exhibitors to war-
rant the success of both exhibitions and
It is tlieir contldent belief that these
shows will be the best of their kind ever
gi\en in this country. Premium lists
will be prepareil ami mailed attheproper
time to all nienilters.

Tliecomiielltors will be divided Into
se*-eral classes. In order to give all a
chance lor successful competition.

There will be two commercial classcB:
a class for private gardeners and a class
for amateurs.

i'Morlsts, seedsmen and nurBerymen
who issue catalogues ctuihl be of great
aid by Inserting a notice of the Society
and soliciting their patrons to become
members.

The success of this Society will not only
be of great benelit to amateurs, but
thi*ongh Btlmtilating Interest in the rfise
will l)e the means of largely Increasing
the ilemamt and thus benelit the trade.

(ioverned by somewhat different prln-
ciidcB from the majority of our existing
national .SocietieB, the Amerlean Hose

Society should be enenuraged In every
way In Its laudable efforts to secure the
co-operjition of tlie amateur, and to this
einl It slunild receive the support of all
ourllorists and nurserymen, whose every
endeavor should be put forth to also In-
terest their patj'ons In theSociety and Its
work.

Thedues have been set at an extremely
poiMilar tignre — viz., associate memtiere
•f I perjear: active members .f:! per year;
while a life membership can be secured
for lf.^>0 In OIK! sum. The rights and
privileges of each class of membersblp
are given In detail In the before men-
tionefl prospectus; copies of which, to-
gcdher with the coUBtitution and by-
laws, may be procured from Paul M.
Piersfni, secretary, Scarborough, N. Y.

Wefeel coidlden't that the objects of the
Society as given above have only to he
br<night before the trade In order to se-
cure its hearty and tangible eudorsation.
It is needless to remark that the greatest
good can be nccoinplished by a strong,
energetic society, l-et the trade i)erform
its iiart In the materialization of this
desideratum.

The Seedsmen and Free Seeds.

It is refreshing to read such an ardent
defem-e of the seedsmen's stereotyped and,
so far. Innocuous method of dealing with
the free seed distribution matter, viz.,
the iiasslng of resolutions denunciatory
of the (Jovernnient's action along this
11m' — as that ap|iearlug in a contempo-
rary, and to iMiti' tlie masterful manner
In which the (piesllou Is therein handled
— a treatment thereof which could oidy
result from a, full ami compreheuHive
knowledge of the situation, and a free-
dom from suspicion of any interest in the
matter otiier than that born of a sense
of justice ami right^ — the atall-tlmes gov-
eridng and impelling force behind the ex-
pressed opIidouH of ()nr esteemed contem-
porary.

The seedsnn'u of the country, with all
due r<^spect to the supposed enlightened
ami disinterested views referred to, have
got to do something more than continue
to comlemn the (lovernim'Ut's free distri"
bntlon of common garden Hee<ls with the
one hand; am] hold out the other hand
to receive tin* tiiiverument'K iuom\v to
supply tlie weapon with which that au-
gust body is said to be injuring the seed
trade to such an extent, before the seeds-
men can expect to receive even courtesy
at the hands of those In authority.

As we have before stated we are in full
sympathy with tlie Seed Trade In its de-
nunciation of fi'ce seed distribution by tho
(lovernment; but the seedsmen know,
and we know that their present proce-
dure Is about as fntlle to remove the
grievance as would lie an attempt to
hold back the ocean with a fork. Why
then longer play a losing game?

The remedy must come through the
public, or that jiart of it receiving free
scimIk, who must be convinced of tlie In-
jury the.^' are doing to tliemsehes and
others in accepting something for noth-
ing— a very liar<l task indeeii. vVs mat-
ters now stand the seedsmen are inter-
ested iiarties — co-iutlictors of an alleged
injustice on themselves as well as on the
good people of the I'nited States; and so
long as they so remain, all their protests
cfindemnations and ileniinciations will
[lass unheeded iis the Idh' wind.

.\o. gentlemen, soniethiiig more tangi-
ble tlian mere repetitions in jirotests is
iiecessar.\' to secure for you a hearing
under the iirescnt circumstances. In our
Iniuible way we have tried to i>olnt out
how your earnestness In the matter
may be demonstrateil ; that, at least, will
show your good faith and consistency;
and beget you the suiiport of the press
and an intelligent public.

We heartily endorse the statement of
our fully iiiRtructed contemporary tliat
"what the seedsmen ask is right" and
that "united effort will prevail;" but
that effort must assnmeanentlrely differ-
ent shape troiii harmless iiarchniei'its sub-
mitted to Cimgress.

The problem Is a very difficult one in-
dei'd, and we are afraid our contempo-
rary's enlightened viewsand generalities,
even tliough it be in the know, will help
but little towards a solution. I.et the
seedsmen of America work together to

stltie the primary cause of the evil, bear-
ing In mind that the factor of acquisition
of the seeds conies before " the distribu-
tion of the packets In such large nuni-
bers," vvhicli Is working "mischief to
the trade."

That Flower Market.

Tlie editorial in these columns (issue of
• Inne 24, iiage (J.^iO) hasevidently aroused
attention, ami iluring the past ten days
tlie subject of theadvisabllity of the com-
ing together under olie roof of the whole-
sale cut llower ami plantdealers has been
discussed pro and con with lively anima-
tion.

Tlic Fi.oniSTB' Exoiianoe has good and
sulliiient ground for the statement that
a movement Is now under way which, if
liersevered In, may result before long in
seeing established in New Y'ork, a whole-
sale plant and cut-Hower market, on a
foundation ami In a style beflttiug the
dignity and im]iortance of the llorist in-
dustry in this great ICmpire City.

More than one solid consideration
worth attention is advanced by those
wlio favorsuch a mafket. Wcennmerate
some of the advantages which, it Is said,
would follow on the adhesion of the ma-
jority of the trade to the project:

(1) Itunnlug expenses, such as rent,
clerk hire and telephone service would be
reduced :iO to .''lO per cent.

(12) Concentration would prove a
stimulus to business, not a drawback;
history proves this.

(3) An eipialization of prices for each
day's transactions and a tinner holding
to same would naturally result.

(4) linyers would be better suited if all
stock going was ofli'red under one roof;
on the other hand, they would not con-
trol the situation as easily as they often
now do, because eacli dealer winild have
Ills finger on the pulse of the market.

([>) Carry no stock over. Accomplish
this l)y closing business at as early an
hour in the morning as practicable, say
not later than ]0 o'clock, then auction
off all stock reniaining. With no carried
over bloimis to " bear" the market from
tiny to (la.w opening prices must Invaria-
bly nde higher.

(I)) After other iirelimlnaries had been
settled a credit system could be inti'o-
duced that, adhered to strictly, would
save a repetition of the disastrous losses
inlllcted on many wholesalers in recent
years.

Tlie first and most important consider-
ation is the olitaining of a desirable
building, in a central location, at a rental
that will In Itself provean object to many
of those now groaning under a dispro-
portionate burden; and justsucli a linlld-
ing, it would appear, is now offering
ItBeH.

The arguments advanced sound w-ell,
and the Idea, of a ci'utral wholesale maf-
ket is not only feasible but hound to crys-
tallize into existence sooner or later.

Such being the ease why not plan to
have the market In operation by the time
tlie S. A. 1'". comes to New York, August,
1".)00'?

Better prices all around for dealers and
growers, nuire business because of concen-
tration, and less worry, because of les-
sened expenses — are not all these facts
worthy of deep study '.'

New York.

Market News.

As a rule florists are glad to see a
holiday arrive, but the fourth of ,Tuly is
an exception, for on this day the public
is not clamoring for flowers, and the
business of the season is ])ractically over
with the exception of an occasional
funeral design. The commission men are
closing their stores at 4. P M. each (la\'.
and from the employes' standpoint it Is
considered a good thing. Among the
owners, there is a diversity of oiiinion,
and whether or not thlsearly closingwlll
have a tendency to throw a certain
amount of trade into other chaiiiiels re-
mains to he seen. It will take at least a
few weeks to demonstrate this.

The denwind for tlowers this week has
been very light, and tis to tlH\ prices,
there is no stability whatsoever. Itealers
a,re only too willing to sell and get wliat
they can. Koses of all kinds are of infe-
rior quality, nnd of fancies there are none

July 8, 1899.

Thb Florists* Exchange.

691

in siRht. Tlip best American Beauty
l)riny fi-oiii $12 to fl 5 per 100, wliilo
liriiic mill l!r-iclcKiiiiiiii foli-h liut $4 for
(ill' licsl and thi'iiooriT urMcU'sliriiiK "".T-
thiiiK from ~ii<r. a lod up. rjiniatioiiK
arc loo iiliiilifiil for the ilciiiaml, and IL
;;oo(l Miaav <if I 111' staliilani varicl ics k'>
al tiir ralr of llirrc luiliclriMi for a dollar.
Some liiii' ratllt'.VHK arc lieiiiK rcci'lvcd,
lull I 111' call for them lias not Ijeen so
Kharp a.s last weel; anil tlie price lias
dropped to -lOc.

I.ilhim anralnm lias begun to arrive in
i|uanlil.v, lint tlie flowers show Hit;ns of
siilfi'riiin from lack of water and are
Homewhal small in size. Coreopsis and
eoriillowers are pleiiliful. (Jladiohis has
(alien off ipiilea lillie: few are wauled,
however, and I here is more lliaii eiiouy:li
lo Ko roniid. I.il.v of I he valle.v sold well
a weeli iiKo, lint the tables have turned
ami there is scarcely any demand for it ,
wiiile the shipments have increased; $J
per 100 is the ruliuf? tigurc compared
witli t-i of one \veei< ago. Caila lilies
have ceased to come in, but Harrisii are
still to be had, though they sell slowly at
$n per 100.

'i'lie partnership heretofore existing be-
tween 1'. iMaelioiiald and J. iMcManns
was dissolved by mutnaiconsent on .lune
17, the first named gentlemaa retiring.
Mr. Mc.Mamis will continue the linsiiiess
at the old stand under his own name.
Extra line .valley is being received liere
daily and good grailes of Summer roses...
Aini>ng tlie KetailerB.

JSusiness lias now assumed its Sum-
mer proportions and there is little doing
excepting funeral work. .SlorekcciierH,
iiowever, are taking jiains to keep their
windows looking effective.

li. Stninpp, I'ifty-eighth street and
l'"iflli avenue, has his windows very
pretty lilleil with different varieties of
ini|iorted .lapanese plants, and for a
Siininier display they are all that could
lie desireil. .1. .\I. Hodgson & Son have
the interior of tlieir store nearly linislied,
and when eomiileted tliis will lie one of
the linest in tlie city. In A. \V;idlcy's
roomy store on Fifth avenlK^ a nnmlicr
of large sized palms are displayed with
good effect.

The retail florist is often called upon to
makesuiireme efforts to deliver flowers.
Alex. Mel 'onnell recently acconiplished a
teat in that line wliich is worthy of men-
tion. 'I'he flowers referred to were some
designs of orchids, etc., which the (ioiild
family ordered to be sent lo the funeral
of tlieir uncle, .Abraham (iould, which
was to taki' pl.-ice at Salem, .N. V. After
the order was receiveii.it was found that
no train would reach Salem until after
tiie funeral, and it was tliought at lirst
that a spi'cial locomotive would have to
lie secured; but after oonsulting a ma|i il
wjis seen lliat by taking a train to .Man-
chester and driving overthe (iri'cn .Moun-
tains tlie journey could be linislied in
time. 'I'he designs in care of a trusted
employe were thus sent. .Manchester
was reached at 1. .V M. Saturday, and at
daybreak witli a good team of horses
and a guide wlio knew the roads, the 25-
iiiile drive was accomplished and tlie
Mowers delivered on time.
•JiittliiKK .Mioiit Town.

I'eter MacDonald is enjoying a va-
cation. J I is plans for the future .are not
vet delinitely settled.

Win. 11. (Junther will leave for the
llerksliire llills, Thursday next, to spend
tlie .Slimmer.

.lohn Young Is having his store re-
paintefl,

'I'he subcommittee apjiointed to wait
upon .Mayor Van Wyck, witli regard to
the City formally inviting tlie S. A. I''.,
was cordially received by Ills honor on
.Monday last. He was in full accord
with the proiiositlon, and a warm Invi-
tation Is assured.

ICntliusiasm in other quartersalso runs
liigli, and the moral support of neighbor-
ing societies will surely be forthcoming.

The committee appointed to I'lok after
traiisiiortation to Detroithas the matter
under ciuisidera lion and the result of
their incpiiries and deliberations will be
aniioiinced on an i'arl.v date.

Tliursday, of this week, Oleary & Co.
sold at ani'tion the collection of green-
house jilants owned liy IMr. Imbert, of
Woodridge, N. ,1 . In the larger sizes of
Iialms and ferns tlie liidding was siilrited
and they sold out well, liriiiging good
prices — one fern, a fine syiecimen of Aiigi-
opteris longifolia, liroiigiit ^:\'i. In the
smaller sized plants the sales were not so
llvi'ly nor were tliev cleared out so well.
.\moiig those in attendance were (ieo.
Stiimpii, A. Wadley, .1. Roehrs, I,.
Schmutz and .1. Shanley, also a goodly
number of the local craft.
: Visitors in town: H. Craig, riilladel
pliia; !•;. <i. Hill, lUchmimd, Ind.

Tarrytown, N. Y.

The regular monthly meeting of tlie
Tarrytown Horticultural Society was
held in the Vanderbilt building. Main
street, Tarrytown, on Thursday evening,
.lune Jit. 'J'he secretary reail a commu-
nication from the New York Florists'
Club asking the Society to sustain them
In tlie invitation which they are to ex-
tend to the Society of Americnn l''lorists.
'i'he memliers present were unanimous in
wisiiingtlie Club success In Its wooing.
Should the S. A. K. see tit to hold their
next annual meeting in .New York we can
assure them that they will lind an excel-
lent host in the New York florists' Ciuli.

The secretary stated tliat he had re-
ceived promises aggregating over .1f400
from different residenters as a prize fund
for tlie chrvBunthemum show in Novem-
ber. It is expected to collect twice that
amount, however, before that time, so a
good show is assured. The linsine.ss of
the evening was the drawing up of a
schedule for thesaid event; copU'S will lie
ready soon and may be had on apjiiica-
tionto the secretary.

ISefore the president called the meeting
to order everybody was busy discussing
thedamage resulting from tlie hail storm
wliicli passed over this place about a
week ago. Hailstoii(« fell for about
twenty minutes, some weighing over
three ounces. In our own case we were
busy in the rose house when the first of
the'hailstones begun to fall. Our lirst
Imjircssion was that the scene of opera-
tions had been silddeiil.N changed from
the I'hilippine Islandslothe llndsoii \al-
h'y. .V falling pane of glass came In very
dose iiroximity to our nose, and soon
tliev came so thick and fast that we con-
cluded living In a greenhouse was no
longer safe, so we hurried to a place with
a stronger roof to contemplate the seri-
ousness of tile situation.

We i|iiote a few of the losses as near as
can be estlniateil: 1''. It. rierson, Co.,
.1f:i00o; .MI.ssH.M. (iould. .|:t, 000; Cook<'
* .McCord, .1fl,l.'00; H. W. Webb, *1 .200;
Chas. liraef, .fl.OOO; l.oiiis Stern, |;.-,00;
.lohn Terry, .f200; .1. I'Jistman, .flOO;
.Major Hop'kins, $100, and many others.
.)ab. T. Sco'rr.

Philadelphia.

]VIiirk<?t UeiMM-t.

Humidity has been liolding full
sway in tills city again the past week
and'as a result I'verythlng lias assumed

that ipiiet aspect peculiar to Si lier.

Transient customers are few and tar be-
tween, and tlie general lixing up of pot
covers, stands, i-tc, apjiears to be in
order. All roses look sick except some
Meteor and Kalserin. The former are
.■inlying in extra line condition fortius
time of year and $1 to .1!.") pi'r UJO Is ob-
tained tiir the best. Kalserin are selling
at *:! to .1f4 per 100 tor good grades,
i'erle are also in good shape and bring
2 to .$:i per 100.

Sweet peas are away off In quality and
2."c. to :!0c. is the rilling jirice for them.

There has iieen a good demand for
white carnations, tlu' best flowers selling
readily at .$1 per 100; colored varieties
go slowly.

There is surplus of green stock in this
market, sinilax and uspuragus being
over-plentiful.

The News.

The Florists' Club meeting will be
held next Tuesday evening; a good at-
tendance is looked for as convention
matters will come up and .lohn Westcott
wants to count noses for Detroit.

Win. .1. linker is about again after four

w ks' indisiiosition. Already he has

visited tlie bowling alleys and left with a
record of l.^»7.

Messrs. Kelsey and Manning, of Ros-
ton, were here this week on their return
from the Nurserymen's convention in
C'liicago.

Win. K. Harris is now rated a crack
shot ; he broke -jr, stralglit <in Saturday
last, and is now put atscratcli. He says
he is going to make Anderson liiistle.

The Floral Exchange has retired from
tlie retail cut flower business, and wdll In
future conduct its decoration and wliole-
sale cut Hower departments Iroiii tlie
olhce of its warehouse aili.'i") .\ortli Sixtli
street. The firm has carried on a retail
business for 2."i years at (114 Chestnut
street. Their wholesale trade is conlined
to roses only, the jiroduct of their laige
establisliment <it iMlgely, I'a.

'I'he store will be continued as a cut
llower store liy .1. II. ihinn, who has had
charge of the cut flower department for
the above linn for many years.

Uavid. Kust.

AUon OH

Mi

AllenJ E

608

Alleu W8

608

Am Gaideiilng

702

Am JadooOo 0U7-yi) |

Am Rose Co

6'M

Ainmauii 0

685

AHcbmaDu G

6117

Bader J

mii

O'.IS

Baldwin A J

60fl

BaHBett & WaHhbvim

BayerBiIorfer 11 & Oo

70'i

Becker Fred 0

avA

Beckort WC

70'2

BergerUU&Co....

686

Blauvelt & Uuttiiiaii

6118

Bobbiuk & Atkins...

681

Bock W A

6U6

Boerner Fred

6116

BoBton Letter Oo. . . .

6117

Brant & Noe

688

BreDuc-Dianu J D...

6811

Brown P

685

Bunyard HA

689

Burpee W A A Oo...

6S6

Caruiody J D.

7111

Cblnnick W J

688

61111

Cllffe'H OhouBOH

6811

ClucaB&BoddlugtOD

683

Ooiiard & JoiieR Oo .

OottaKe Gardens....

683

Coweii's N HouB

tun

Cox Seed Co

6»6

Grabb k Hunter

688

Craig Kobt & Bon . . .

6811

Cuuulii({Iiam J. H .

688

OiitFlower Exchange

698

Davis AB& Hon....

688

DeaQ Boiler Co

700

697

Di'. I'ow BroH

6»ll

Deutsche Gartnei

ZeltunK

11117

DeWlttPM

68S

DletHcli A &Oo....

701

6811
HBll

Dln[?ee &. Oonard Co

Donier F k Hons Oo

Vli

Dreer Hy A

684

Damout & Co

6118

Edwards & Docker.

6110

EhretF

61111

ElchholzH

688

ElseleO

711^

ElBele J Q

Wi

Elizabeth NurfleryOo 6H5

HlllottWm kHom.

OKI

Elliott W U

«UU

E111B& Pollworth..

oo;

EIlwanKor k Barry.

702

tlmmans Geo M...

1106

FauHtHQ&Oo....

6l>7

F & F NurHorles . .

702

Floral ICxcbati«e. ..

60,1

Florist Hall Ass'n..

7U()

Foster LU

own

Fryer E

688

Germain Fruit Co..

686

GlbbonsH W

701

Gibllii&Co

71.0

Gorton&Lldgorwood

700
1 088

Greene k UnderliU

OunlherW H

608

Hammond B

1107

. 698
696

HclsH J B

HeunockeC Co.. ..

697

Hcroudeon Mfg Co.

. 701

690
. 70'i

Herrmann A

Uerzoff Wm

G99

HosBer W J

Hews A II & Co

. 6'JJ

Hicks & Crawbuck.

. 0118

HililngerBroB

. 6117

Hill EG k Co

Hlppard E

. 7uO

Hitcbiiigs &0o

Holbrook Bros.,. ..

. 101

Holton k HuukelOo fll>»

Horan EC

. 098

HornorC B & Son.

. ^'l^i

Hort*l Advertiser..

. 691

Hulseboscb BroB..

. 080

Internat'l Heater C

, 7jO

InsallR

. 688

JackBon E B

. 688

JackBODftPerklnaC

o 689

Jacobs 8 k Hona..

70U

JennlDKHEB

. C'^Ii

JohuBon k Btukes.

Jones HT

. 6»9

JooBton OH

. 616

Kastlng Wm F....

. 699

Kay Will H

. 700

Kelsey HP

Kennicott Bros Oo

Kilbourn K

. 606

. 681!

Kraft W

688

Euelin 0 A

. 698

Lager 4 Hurrell 088

LaugJahrAH . ... 098

LaUB J 698

Ijoy J H 600

fjliithlcum ,1 8 702

LocklandLumtiorOo 690
Logan Ave. Q'bouHes 70'J

Long 11 1) I'm

Lord St Burijliiim (

McManQs J

Milder P.

M'f'r'H IlulilierCo..
Modarthy N F 4 Oo.

Mcl'iuklon K 0

McKeUarfcWlnler80li698

MeohauOE 689

ItlerkelO 4 Son 096

Meyer J0400 697

Mlcliel P4 BOo 609

MlllangF 698

MIllerUL 088

Minor W L 688

Model riautStakeOo 689
Moiiinger JuliuC Co 701

Moon HO 7o'2

Moon W II Co 70'2

MorrlH Floral Oo.... 686

MoHH O M 600

Morphy Wm 702

My6r840o 700

Nash .SO 080

Nal'l FlorlstB' Uoard

of Trade 697

National rlantOo... 088
N YOiit FlciwerOo.. 008
N YMkt(tAB»n.... 681

NlessenL CllO

Ormaby E A 701

Ouwerkork P 702

Peacock WP 088

PennockSS 698

Pierce F O Oo 7oO

Plerson V K Oo 683

PI ttflburg Out Flower

Co 008

PllzoiikaO 702

Plant HoedOo 086

Pollen A 702

yiiiikerOltyMachCo 7iO

KawllngsE 1 088

ItawBon WW40O.. 686

Keck J «88

lleod* Keller 099

IteoserO A Oo 088

Kelnberg Bros «09

lienard Job 7o'2

Ulcliniond Stove Oo. 700
illckBeckerOhaa H.. 099
Itlder.EricHson Eu-

gluoOo 7O0

Kllilinrger Olio 697

KoemorF C8«

KolkerAA Sons... 086 90

UoneMfgOo 697

Uui>|. J F 686

Sands Wli 689

8<'lilll(.rJ L 686

H.'limldt J 0 688 7u2

Hohmltz F W 0 686

HchultlielBA 0011

SchwabeOO 006

Hcollay Juo A 697

HeaOllir NurBory... 0H8
Seawanliaka Glifl. ... 688
Shiillroad (I'li'se Oo. 6S6

Sheridan W F 60K

Hlebrecht 4 Son.... 696

8kttl)(-iiral)lliOo 007

Smith N 4Hon 702

Sniilh W *T Oo.... 080
Sluoolh On MtjOo. 700

8oltau0 4 Oo 6^6

btearoB A T Lum Oo 70O

HtellenHE 609

Si LoiilHOiitFlow'rOo 699
Htootluill II A 4 Co.. 691
HtorrH4 IlarrlflonOo 702

StudorN 096

Htunipp 4 Walter Oo 081

Sutherland O A 098

Bu/.iikl 4 llda 084

Taylor EJ 680

■niorburn J M 4 Oo. 6«1
Traondly 4 Schenck 008
Van Home Urlffon

40o 700

Vaugh a u'b Seed

Store 686-70'i

Vincent It Jr4 Sou... 70'2
Vredenburg 4 Co... 697

WalBonTIt 702

Weathered T W SoUB. 701

Wober0840o 101

Weber H 4 SonB.... 702

Weeber 4 Don 081

Welch BroB 698

WliUldln Pottery Oo 697

WIetor BroB 099

WilllamBon U 689

WIttboldOeo 096

Wolf AQ4Bro 701

Wood Bros 080

Vouug J 008

Young TJr 698

ZlrnglobelD 685

Index of Advertisements.

I'l.ANT.S, SKKUS,
■lULIiH. KLOWKIIS,

Abutllon 08;i-8S

AchyranlhcB 6h8

Agerutum 688-80

Altenianthera 688

AlnpeloiiBlB 702

Araiicarlna 690

AsparagUB. . .686-88-96-99
-702

Antera 6S8

AzalcaB 702

KegoulaB 088-90

Browallia 683

lliilbH uiot Bpocllleal-
ly lndeied...6»l-86-tl0
-702

OalceolarlaB 681-86

Callas 686

OalinaH 688-69^00

OarnatlonB 080-702

OhrysanthemumB. 683-89

-702
Olnerarl an. .681-86-86-88

OlematlB 086-702

ColoUB 088-89

OoBmoB 102

CrotouB 689

Oryiitoinerla 686

Ouphoa 088-89

OiitFlowerB 608-911

OyoaB 681-08-99-702

Cyclamen 684-86-88

DahllaB 0S8

DalHlOB 1184-88

Uracmnas 688-06-702

Echevcrla lui

FerUB 681-88-96-702

FlcUB 606-7112

FreeBla 086-86-702

FuohHiaB 088-89

OoranluniB ....683-88-96

Heliotrope 688-89

liyacluthB 083

UydrangeaB68S-S9-«6-7iJ2

ImpatleliB 688

Ivy 688

IjintanaB 688-89

LeavcB and Sprays.. 699
LIlluinB.... 681-86-87-7112

Manetlla 688

Maranlas , 688-06

Mlgnonotle 681-86-80

Moon VlncB 689

MiiBhroom Spawn. 681

MyoHotlB i'i^i

NaBtiirtluni 688

Nlereinbergla 689

Orihldfl 688

PaioniaB ■ 702

PallnB.683-81-80.87-B8-89
-90

I'auBleB 681-86-80

Petunlaa 688

PIlea 088

Pinks 702

PrlmiilaB 681-85-86-88-96

IthododenilrouB 102

UoBe» 083.88-89-96-99-102
ItuBBolia 083

Salvia 088-702

SoedB (not Bpeclfl-

cally indexed).. 681-85

-702

Helaglnolla 688

BhrubH (not Bpecl

flcally ludeied)686-70a
Small FrultB.... 086-702
Smllai . . . .688-89-96-7i'2

Splrrna 702

TreeB 689-702

■Vegc tables. .681-88-06-99

-102

VerbenaB 6BS-89

VlnciiB «88

Violets 688-80-102

MISCELLANEOUS

AucllonoerB 698-99

IJaBkels 688

Board of Trade 091

Bulk-rs 7f.0-0l

Booke 083-88-99.102

Boxes 699

BuslneBS Opportuni-
ties 687

Out Flowers, Whole-
Bale and ConilnlB.
Bloii DealorB . . . 008-00

ForllllzerB 081-07

Florists' Letters.... 697
Florists' Supplies... 698

-90-702
Flower PotB. VafloB,

Tubs etc 607-98

Fruit a 11 d Flower

Plates 697

Glass 700-01

GrocnhouBeOon-

Btructlon 701

GroenhouBO Lumber 006

-700-01
Greenhouse llequl-

Bltes 701

Uail Insurance 700

Help Wanted 081

Ilose 700

Insecticides ..091-97-702

Mastlca 700

Metal Ueslgufl. ... 699 -7l)2

Mobs 088-89

Newspapers 607

Peat 688

Pipes, Joints and

Valvea 700-01

Pompa 700

Putty 101

Sale or Kent 687

Sash loU-01

Situations Wanted.. 681

Sprayers 701

Stakes 684-89

Stationery 681-99

Tile 701

Tools, Implements

etc 697-101

Tying Material 697

Ventilators 700-01

Wants 087

WlreDoalgns 608-90

AtnoiiK tlic nrticles renppniiBod by the
liiuinl i)f (Jc'iiC'i-Ji.l AjipralHcrs imkI ud.
viiiietMl 111 viihie, .June liO-21 lusl, were
Ariiiicnrlii cxcolsa mid Kciitliis l^'oi-stcrl-
iiiiii mid I'.i'linorcamt, large sizes, ti'iini

r.i'i^iiiiii.

New Haven, Conn..— Robert Vcltch &
Kou, llorlsts, filed a voluntary petition of
biinkruptcy In tlie tJnitcd States Court
.June MO. I.iabllltk'S are K'ven as .$14,-
000.11, with assets of ?8,112.r)4. Attor-
ney Hobart L. Hoteliklss appears for the
petitioners.

Studious stirrup suckling augury
trivial asterid trusting assamar
troiigb asininity turreted babery
taunting -Ki words.
'I'runsliitid Irilii plain Engllsb, theobovo rdids ;

.*;/(/ l/\ H'('//.v. F;irf:« tt' ''o-'x Exiircas;
hiivcrhrrciiut liiliTllmri 7A.M. Mii.stho
will III! Tiivs(I:t.\ : l;'if;lltfOli Aivcn hillc.i-
ri'iis, .siimlr pl:iiil,s, :l(l III ;ili inr/ifs llifili:
turlvr hriili.i I',rliiii)rf:iii:i J'rom 21 Uil'S
iiirlics liigli: I I'll L:il:iiriiiHurli<>nlr:i, with
7 to 1(1 rimnirtcr /(.'.■ires; .s7.v Aniuiiuia
K.\rcln!i, with five tiern of hiaiiclwN; :i4
Cyvan IvHvvH, grivn. — Oil wards.

13 Code vs. <;;{ Pliiin.

Tlie above message with Its perfect
translation clearly deuioimlrates how
every dealer posscBslng n copy of
Aunoi.d's f/'oiiE (expressly compiled for
Florists, Nurserymen and Allied Indns-
Irles) can send a long telegraphic
dlBpatch at a very small cost. Not only
that, but every meSHiige so sent Ik clear
mid (liBtlnct to therceelver, lliiis poBsesB-
ing a marked advantage over a straight
dispatch wherein some words an- omit-
ted to Bave expense, and which same
omission IH often the cause of serious
blundering.

Arnold's Telegraph Code No. Iti, ju«t
Issued, comes as a great boon to those
who have to use the telegraphic service:
this means practically all the trade.
Price, $2.50 a copy. Order now.

ADDKK8H OUtlEnB,

THE FLORISTS' EXCHAHGE," N°ew°yo'Rr '

1.1 In ord.T thiit puriljiiHOrM of this Code
111,1V pr<,fit by Its poBBesBl.in t(, the otmo»t
llHtMKlvbiK nuinoH of all buyInK the book will
be iHibllHhod hh otten ae ueceoHaiy.

692

The Florists' Exch7=cnge.

American Park and Outdoor Art
Association.

A l)?ii'f reference wmh iiimle In liiKt
week'H iMHue to tJie meetlntr of IIiIm body,
held at i>etroll, Jiiiie i;7-i!'.l liiHt. Ainoiin
tlioKe In nttendance were tfie fffllowinj;':
John I'. OIniHled, Kred'k Law OlinHteil,
Jr., Itrookllrje, MaHH.; C. M. l.orInK, MrH,
(;. .\1. l.orlrjK, .MlnneapoIlK; Warren II.
Mannlnif, I'oHtoii, .MaHH.; Af. 1.. Moore,
J. I). ItoliliiBon, VVni. lieallv, 'J'oledo,
Ohio; It. J.Coryell, Kdw.('. Van Leyen,
M. i". Ihirllnirt, Detroit, Mich.; fieo. K.
Kill)?, lloKton, .MaHH.; II. II. Warder,
VVni..Salway,r[nelnnati, O.; Lew in ,fo!in-
Hon, .\ew OrlenriH, Lji.; W. W. I'arce,
KocheHter, N. Y.; Mrn. LewlH .JoliiiHon,
,\'ew OrlefuiH, La.; r. i). Zintnierinaii,
linffalo, N. v.; S. W. Clark, .MrH. S. W.
Clark. .New OrleanH, I-a.; W. A. Sinclair,
Dayton, O.; CyrnB I'eck, Newark, N..I.;
II. lirlnkeidio'ff, .Martin li. I!iiHiinell,
ManHlleld, ().; (). C. SitnondH, Chicago,
III.; CliaH. W. Garlield, (irand ilaiiidn,
Mich.; II. J. Ilaiyht. Ciilcanc, Iil.;C.C.
LanK, HocijeKter, .N. Y.; .lolm L. liennett,
I'idlaileijiiila, I'a.; Joiin it. iicFiHon,
Detroit, Micii.; .L J. I'.ryan, CiiicaK<i;
IL r. KeiHcy, i'.onton, MaHH.; .f. Wood-
ward .Manning, I'.OHton, .Muhh.; .NeiHon
iioKne, ilata via, .\. \ .; Lyman il. Love,
Kalamazoo, MIe.ii.; Wm. N. l'"olweii,
MinneapoilH, .MInrj.; MrH. .John C. Oini-
Hteil, lirookiine, MaHH.; ICilwIn A. Karmt,
Wni. A. I'eterHon, Chicago, III.; Harry
VV^ .loncH, .1. A. itid^'wnv, .MinneajioliH,
Minn.; .\I. Schrader, Chicago, III.; J. C.
Katon llanford, Di'lroit, Midi.; .1. D.
Hrownell. CliieaKo, 111.; I-'red'k W. Kel-
Hey, .\(^w \'ork ; L. K. 'i'aft, AKricniliirai
CoileKe, Mich.; Henry C. I''ruck, flroHKe
I'oinle l''armH; ICiiward .1. i'arker,
(iiilncy. III.; .Mrn. 11 . A. Cleland, Detroit;
MrH.C. W.liarlield, (irand Kii,|)idH, .Midi.;
William .Scott, linffalo, N. Y.; W. J.
Deal, AKricultiiral College, Midi.; Will W.
'rrac.v. Detroit . .Midi.; 'I'iioniaH 1!.
Meeliaii, (ierniantown, l';t.; L.C. Ilolden,

>^

Dwarf Fiuit Trees.

Peiir Tree, 8llt>win(i; front view of a douljlc

Palinelte.

(See Text, paife c.s^. issue of lune i-.i.)

Cleveland, ().; MiB. A. P.. Stanaril, New-
York, N. Y.; I''raiik ICiiricii. .lolm I'.
l''lHke. Detroit, Mich.: 10. I,. Siiiiev, Day-
ton, ().

Tnenday afternoon nil the menii)erH
and their friemlH liad a, iiioHt dellKliKnl
oiiliiiK <in (lie ■•S.'ippli,,," wiilch look
them lip (o (lieSt.i lairi'"ialH. On there-
turn (ri|i Mr.Cor-yellKiivea vahiaiiieriaiier
oil the " I'aikH and tiie i'eople," Haylnn'
in part : '■ Na( are Inih done niiicli tor our
liarkH 111 lieaiilifyInK tlieni, and our duly
Ih iirlndpaily to jirovide tor tlie c<iniroi-t
and enjoyment of llie vlHiiorH. if Hie
park lie Hiiiall and in tiie heart of tlie
city, tlie nioHl that can lie done in to pro-
vliie a rcHtiiiK place, iiiil it it lie iarnc
and In the HiilairliH, IIh yiHitoi'H can he
allowed more freeiloin. All iiinnaKeiH

wlHh to make their parkH attractive and
lieaiilitnl, iait very ofien the variouB
acccHHorieH noinn' to make the comfort
of tiie viHitorH (jo not keep pace witii
ot her ImprovementB." Tlie Bpeaker then
went on to deH<;rli»e iiow Cfunpiete in tiie
apiioinlmentH of UHe and convenience
Itelle iHle i'ark in witli its ice water
fonntaiiiB, hitciiiiiK IjayH, cheap convey-
:iiiceH. HlielteiB and many otnerprivlleKeH,
inciudin;;' liieych k, iioalH and jiony hire.
Tile ipicHtion of amuHementB iH more

or aspects that may thus be obliter-
ated.

A paper was read by W. W. Tracy, of
Detroit, upon the subject of interesting
children in our highwayB and public
KTOiindB. The ponition taken by Mr.
Tracy is the poSHible danger ot develop-
ing an admiration for flowers becaune of
the commercial value they may have
rather than liecauBe of their natural
beauty. Mr. Tracy's paper provoked
considerable dlscusirion even though it

■5- ^ -■hUL^

bhellee fcr Trained Kr*uic Trees.
(See Text, page ri;;, issue of June 24.)

flerioiiH. It in not well to have merry-
go-roundH and tiie like, wliich tempt
diildri'ii 111 Hpend too much money.
Hoiiting and liatliing are provided at
iowcHt poHHliiie raten, and all athletic
gamcH are allowed in their ]iroper jiiaee.
The Zoo I connider of real educational
value, having talked mucii with teachers
and children on the Huljject, and found
tiiat a cliance remark of mine atiout the
warfare lietween B(|uirreiB and bluejays
had Mpread among the school children
and awakened new intereHt. Many cit.v
ehildrtrn do not know aliout tiieliaiiits
of Home ot our commoneHt anim.'iis.

We iiope to liav(' a collection of trecH
and sliriiliH iaticled.for we realize what
a, valualde thing it would be for tlie
people. Their eye catclieB Hight of a
plant they (rare tor, lint no one is at
ii.'ind \vlio can inftjrm tiiem of its name,
and 8<i tiioiigh they would like a similar
pill lit for tlieir liome grounds, lliey are
iinalilc to procure it.

Tills pajier awakened a good deal of
lively and a|iiireciative diHcussion. One
gentleman from MaiiHfielii, ()., said that
in one of ills juirkH tiiere was sometiiing
way aliead of I'.elle Isle's ice water —
namely, a real artesian well, but Detroit
people were reafl.v a.nd asked him if lie
could tioast of ail ostricii in his Zoo that
waH Hitting on t.iiirteen eggs; it not, tnat
Detroit WMH aliead of him !

Two reHoiuLioiiB were juit to vote, one
tiiat a, standing committee be created to
eiieck tiie almses ot advertising. The
iiideouH liiiiiioardH which meet tiie eye in
tlie country as wetravelordrivethrough
it, and in our cities everywhere, ai*e one
of tiie crying evils of the age. The second
rcHolution was on the suliiect of offering
Iirizi H for tiie improvement ot groundH
aliout factories and iiouses, front and
back lots, and especially the liomeH of
artlHans.

On tiie first named committee the
liresident appointed: Prof. W. .1. Deal,
Agricultural College, Michigan: M L.
Sliucy, liaytoi) oliio, and Dr. Wm. W.
l'"oiwell, .MiniK'apoliH, Minn.; and tor
carr.ying out the piirpones of tiie latter
resolution, tiii^ following gentlemen
were appointetl : Dr. 1'. i< . Woodwortli,
Cliieago, ill.: 1''. W. Keisey.Orange.N. J.;
Ohas. W. (iarlield. (iraiui' RajiidB, Mich.;
.1. C. E. iiaiiford, Detroit. Mich., and
1'". L. OlniHled, .Ir., HoHton, Mass.

C. W. (iarlield. 111 advocating tiie use
ot linger posts told how Hcantily they
were diHiriiiuled in .Midiigan, and refer-
riiigtci l)etr<iit.Hald wliih' hediscovered It
was impoHHible, b.\' tiie presence of st.reet:
HigiiH, to find iiis wa.\- aliout Detroit, lie
had liei-n con tiiiiiaily confronted iiy sigiis
asking iiim to refrain from s|iitting on
tlie sidewalkB. Mr. (iarlldri alHo put in
two or three effective protests against
tile advert ising sign board iiiliHaiice. In
all of the pjiperH tile topics were liandled
from tlie Htandiioiiil <if general public
good, jind tliere whh an iinmistakaiile
sentinient. from such a Htandpoint,
.'igailiHt the promiscuous and whoHy
liijudieioiis painting of sigiiH on feiircH,
liarns, rocks, and where no hucIi BiirfaceB
are avaiialiii^ tlie putting up of huge
sign boafds without regard to prosjieets

was ot the jug-liandie order, nearly all
of the speakers agreeing witli ills posi-
tion. Among those wiio spoke on ttie
subject, giving theirexiieriences as sujier-
intendents and coinmis8i<inerH fit jiiirkn,
were L. K. Ilolden, ot (,'leveiand ; Presi-
dent Loriiig, of Minneapolis; It. II. War-
der, of ('incinnati ; F. W. Keleey, of New
York, and C. W, (iarfleld, ot (irand
Itaiiids. Tlie matter was finally dis-
posed of liy the adfiption of a resolution
that a plain and thorough presentation
of the case siiould be prepared in as clear
and concise a form as possilile for iiuliii-
catlon with a view to circulating that

Dwarf Fruit Trees.

I'ront view of Apple Tree with four Limbs or

.Sides.

(See Text, paRe 6s^, issue of June 5,|.)

presentation among tlie public sciiools
of the con 11 try, a ml of calling ujain teach-
ei'H to e\|iouiid to their pupilB the end
aimed at and the lienetits sure to follow.
L. K. Ilolden, ot Cleveland, was desig-
nated as a. cpniniit lee of one to iirepare
siii'ii a statement to submit at the next
meeling ot tile a.ssociation.

A communication from the Pan-Ameri-
can lOxposition of Buffalo, re(piest.ing
the AsBOClation to apjioint an advisory

comDiittpe of three or five to confer with
the tjureau of horticulture as to the
horticultural exhibit to be made at the
Huffalo exhibition, was received, and the
president was requested to appoint such
a committee.

Secretary Warren H. Manning, of lios-
ton, in the absence of Supt. G. A. Parker,
ot liartford, read a, paper prepared by
Mr. Parker on " Park .Nomenclature and
Accounts." This paper showed how
meager is the v<icabulary av.'iiiabie for
descriptions in park reports, and it also
advocated a systematic method of keep-
ing park accounts so that comparisons
will be possible, lioth of Mr. Parker's
recommendationB wereapproved,and the
preHident will appoint committees to
formulate a vocabulary and a system of
accounting.

The Parks of Detroit, Micli.

Detroit, the scene of the coming con-
vention of the .Society of American Flor-
ists and Ornamental Horticulturists, is
justly accorded the distinction of being
one of tlie most beautiful cities of the
United States. Nature, says Park and
Cemetery, has ijeen very lavish of diver-
sity in her scenic efforts about this city,
which revels in a wealth of landscape
and waterscape, of wonderful attractive-
ness in themselves, as well as in the set-
ting provided for the jirogressive and
prosperous city planted in the midst of
them. Detroit also rejoices in having
been the center of great historic events In
the final establishment ot the republic,
which naturally largely increases the in-
terest attaching to tlie city, while it also
imposes an added responsibility upon the
inunicipality to see that the advantages,
natural and historic, bequeathed to it,
shall not be injured by any inadequate
appreciation of the responsibilitiesplaced
upon its citizens by Hucli conditions. In
the very nature of things Detroit should
be both ambitious and progressive, and
all its public functions should receive in-
spiration both from its admirable loca-
tion and its historic bequests and asso-
ciations.

Thefollov/ingnotes on its park syBtem
are interesting:

Detroit has a park area of 903. .SS"
acres, distributed among '2i parks. The
largest park is Belle Isle, which is an
island in the Detroit river and comprises
7IKI acres. Tiie next in jjoint of acreage
is Palmer Park, which covers some 133i/.>
acres, and was tiie gift of Senator Palmer
to the city. Then there are Clark park
with '24.TM acres; Voigt iiark, unim-
proved, ".>.(i01 acres; Grand (;ircus,.'>..5(j(i
acres; Perrien park, .'i.iwo acres; Cass
[lark, 4.1)00 acres and the remainder are
of smaller areas. The total receipts for
the year ending June 30, 1808, including
i)alance from previous year, was f 153,-
.^i30.03, and the total expenditures for
the same period, $14:(, 020.41. Of this
amount there was expended forthemain-
tenance of P.elle Isle Park, $.^12,025.40
andforiiiiprovenieiitB.f 1,570. 01. Palmer
park abs.irlicd .If 2, 7 1(;. 00 for mainte-
nance and 1 18, 1 lo.i 7 for improvements.
Tlie anif'unt approjiriated for the year
1808-0 was .1P113,H5(), a serious re<luc-
tlon from the available amount of the
jirevious year.

The Water Works park is situated on
Detroit river on a main avenue or river
drive. 'i'he Hurlbiirt Memorial Gate
stands at tlie entrance to the park. It is
tastefully laid out, forming an attractive
beauty spot, and it gives an excelknt ex-
.•iniple of what may be done with the sur-
roundings of city iir(jperty.

WestGrandCireus Park Is that portion
ot Gran<i Circus park lying west of
Woodward avenue. It makes a beauti-
ful tjreak in this tine avenue and reminds
one of Huch charming spots occurring at
intervals In some of the well developed
foreign cities.

Helle Isle i'ark is for m!in.v reasons tlie
park of Detroit. Its physicjil relations
to the city, that of an island in the bus.v
river, so close to the city as to be retulliy
availalile tor its citizens, and yetp<iBHesB-
ing tlie reipilreinents of, one migiit very
well say, an ideal park. Tlie IhIiukI pic-
turestpiely sit uated was <iriginally called
Ij.v the Indians Mali-nali Ijezee, or Hie
Swan. Tlie i''rencii when occup.ving the
territory called it Isle .St. (Tair, from its
position at tiie entrance of Lake St.
(;ia,ir.

Another Incident connected with the
iBlaiid is that it was so infested by rati le-
snakCB at an early day, that the ICnglisli
comniiRS/u'y department, botli for
convenience aiul to rid the place ot these
pests, placed a drove of hogs on the
island, whicli increasing so much, led the
I'reneh jifterwards to call It Isle au
Cochon, or Hog Island.

July 8, 18!)<).

The Florists' Exchange.

693

It retained the latter name until on
July -i,l.S45, when at a picnic- [mrt.v held
tliere it waw re-named Belle Ible, inlionur
(if the iadien present.

ItB hiHlnry has always heen iaterest-
in>c. It was considered as belouKins to
tlie Fort at Detroit both when under
I'reneh and [Cn^lish control.

The first individual title to tlie island,
tlial of Ment. McDonsall, who lioujjiil it
of Cliippewa and Ott.'iwa Indians, is
dated 17d'.). The jinrchase price was
eight barrels of rum, three ridls of tobac-
co, six pounds of vermilion and a belt of
wam|iuin, considered ei|nlvalent to
.fl.iioi). I'rom .McDoufiail it passed to
\V rn. McConib. to whom tlie iitle was
eonrtrmcd by the I'ldted States in l.'-iO'.i.
In 1.S17 it'was sold to 1!. Campau, a
well-known name in Detroit, for .If.'i.OdO.
and no years from the (late of its hrst
sale it was purchased by the City of
Detroit for fl'dO.dOO.

.V writer says: "The island has al-
ways been a beautiful spot even in the
wildness and comparative solitude of its
early days; but when it was aciiuired by
the eity i'or park purposes, a plan of ini-
provenuMit was [irepared by l''rederlcU
I, aw (llniKted, and carried out under his
direction. Thus Its natural beauties
were developed and emphasized, and the
ihhiiid supplied witli the necessary ad-
juncts of a public park."

It is furnished with every feature for
recreation, amusement or pleasure, anil
every year sees additions and iiupt'ove
meats completed orbegun. ItslarKearea
and diversilied landscape make it popu-
lar with all classes, and there is ample
access from the eity, both by bridge and
ferry. ISesides the Detroit river, there is
considerable lake area, well distributed
over the iHland, with connecting canals
making boat exercise most attractive.
Itesides this, bathing facilities are abun-
dant and well provided for by tlie authori-
ties.

In addition to the other attractions of
Heile Isle is a Zoological deiiartment,
which liowever is only in its infancy.
There is also a large greenlivnse plant.

The following from the horticult iirist's
report In the annual publication gives
8(Mne ideJi of the plan imrsueil In plant-
ing In the smaller parks: "In tlie Buiail
parks throughinit the city the urrange-
ment of the groujis was governed by
several conditions. In some cases a col-
lection of plants was used as a barrierto
prevent people making footpaths across
the lawns. In other cases they were
used as a screen to hide objeetionalde
views or to intercept tlie dust from the
streets, and an aid In the protection of
the verdure of the jiarks. iMan,\' of the
jiarks were too small to carry out any
landscape features, yet itwas possible to
so arrange [ilantations (hat all the
boundaries of the fiark were not visible
from any one point of view, and Ihns to
a, certain extent, liiile their sinalhieHs.
No one park can be said to be complete.
Some iiarks need only a few plants to

more fully round out certain clumps.
Vet many", especially the newer parks,
need niucli, not only to produce lan<l-
scape effects but a suitable amount of
shade. The planting on llie Itoulcvard
was arranged largely to produce vistas,
'i'iiis is esiiecially true of tliose plats be-
tween double dri\'eways. .\lso some at-
tention was paid to the iiiaHSing of
plants of the same tlowerlng period, and
grouping varietit s of the snine genus,"

'l"he iMdicy of the paik eommisBioners
of DetiMdt, iis set forth in their iirinted
report Is: "That the paiks shall always
be open to all eiti/ens on absolutely
e(|ual ternis, and none shall be given
s|»ecial privileges tlier<*on or permitted to
mjike us<' of them for any purpose not
pract Icalt.v ('oniiiM)n to all and consist-
ent with t he proper use of the parks."

I'rom a perusal of the ch.'irgcs for bojit
hire and other amusements ami privl-
h'ges for which charges are usually made
in our public i>arks,it would appearthat
e\er.v eiicouragemenl Is gi\en to (Uitdoor
reereation and <'nj(t,vinent , for the ]irlees
are certainly most reasonable aiuT'enllc-

Tlie Log Cnbin, Palmer Park, Detroit.

Round About Detroit.

We will In this article outline atrlpto
LogCaliin Park and riuiliac. Let us go
to (Uir starling point, (lie City Hall, and
eatch a Woodward avenue c;ir luiving
the v\-ords " Log Caliin" marked on its
front. Tile ear is open on all sides, with
niithingto ob.slrnet the view. We spin
northward tipon the llnest residence
street of the Conventloii City. A few
blocks from our starling ]iolnt, and right
in till' heart of the city, we |i,'iss tlirough
tlrand Clfcus I'ark eontainlng six acres
living on both sides of the avenili — a line
breathing s[iot and a favorite place for
eliildien and their nurses in which to
spend the afleinoon. It Is sit uateil only
ten blocks from the eonvenlion hall.
Now we leave the business poi-tlon of the
town and are Hying past line residenees
and large lawns of velvet,.\' green, for
these are the houses of the wealthy,
main' of whom tire counted among the

mllHiiiiali'es: bill g I, ]iiiblli'-spirlted

citizens for all that. We also pass some
of our most aristocratic eluirehes of vari-
ous deiKiinlnalions. .\fter reaching 'the

iil,\ limits if ,iny are solnelliird they lun.v
stoji off at the greenhouses of I', llolz-
imgle \vho, as ji, rose grower, takes Hrst
place among his fellow craflsmen In the
elt.v. His estalilislinient is alwtiys in
good order.

I'rom here we pass through country
sci'iier.v until we fcacli Log t'atiin Dark,
which consists of L't2 Jicres. This luirk
was presented tt» theelt\- b\' the lion. T.
\V. I'almer. In all prol'iab'ility a trolley
parl.v for the ladies and those not inter-
ested in bowling will bearranged for l''fl-
day to take In this iiark. Here Is the fa-
mous Log House from wliicli the lairk Is
tiameil and \\lthin v\ liicli are maii.\ relies,
over 10(1 yearsold.allshow lag the tastes
and oefU|iat Ions of the ohier settlers of
Detroit. The Dark DoanI has made iiiiiny
iniproN'ciiientsiipon a portion of the park
in the I'oi 111 of an artiliclal lake, a cascade
tif roidi, etc., and has here planted a niir-
ser.v for the grov\iiig of Ms siip(ilics for
the variotis parks and boulc\'ards. Hut
to mo the chief beauty of this spot Is the
natural part of Itjn'whlch one lliids cool,
refreshing shade under the great trees of
(he forest where a ( onetime Chief I 'out lac
(after wlioiii the CIt.v of I'ontiac \\as
named) was wont to lead his braves.
Croiii here\\enia\ visit the greeahoiiKes
of the I'onliac Cloral Co., ([Ulte an exlen-
sl\'e establlshiiient.

.lust outside (he limits Is located the
.Michigan .Military Academy In which the
tlower of the youth of the State are edu-
cated. Tills trlji can be taken endre
III about live hoursaiid wlllcost .''lOceiits;
but Log Cabin Dark can be seen in one
and a half hours and the cost Is the price
of two street car tickets.

Sfieakiiig of street cars reuilmlH me
dial (lie Conveiillon Citv has the best
Kystein In the world, with six tickets for
a ipiaiiei- and transfers o\er nearl\ all
lines: so the ehejipest way to tra\cl is to
buy such tickets.

Now a word about the trade exIilblL
There Is at the present vvrhlng but tw6
tables left unsidd, one Vi x L'(l, and (he
other Ci X .'!S. but I have partly sold the
former. Those intending to make an ex-
hibit slioiild .'ipply for (he remaining
siiaee a(, once, and thus greatl,\' assist the
sli[ierliiteildeli(. In his w iilii as lie will be
,'t \ei\\' bns\' man later on. Me has, liow-
e\er, engaged a stenographci- .'iiid l.\|)e-
w I Iter for t he week of the con \ei it Ion. so
hopes to live thnuigh It. .XddresH all
comiiiiinicadous regarding the trade ex-
hibit to (1. .\. liackham, and diosi' re-
garding till other malters to U. I'lower-
d;i\ . seeretarv I'lorists' Club. Uao.

The t^iglit HooBe, Palmer Park, Detroit.

Make It Stick Out.

If ,\-oil want \'oiir ad to be seen and
lead.yim must make It stick oii(. I( must
be just as different friuii the othersasyou
c.in make It. No matter wdiat kind of a
message you have to tell In ,\-ouradvertls-
Ing, It will not be seen by a great many
readers if It Is not cons|ileuous.— (!, A.
Hates In I'liiifi'i's' Ink.

694

Thb Florists' Exchange.

HINTS and HELPS.

The Variegated Screw Pine.— There
are several kinds of these, but the one
which exceeds all the others in usefulness
Is Paudanus Veitchii. In a young state,
that is, from oue to three years old, it is
one of the best, if not the best, and most
useful of decorative variegated plants in
cultivation. It sometimes gets a reputa-
tion of not being able to stand dwelling
house culture during the Winter months,
but this is probably owing to the plants
being forced in growth in too high a tem-
pei'ature and not sufficiently well har-
dened off before being transferred from the
greenhouse to the store. Plants after
they are sufficiently well taken with the
soil after being potted from the cutting
bench should be grown out-of-doors
where they may be plunged in a frame or
in the open ground, always in full sun,
examining them from time to time anil
supplying larger pots if necessary. Old
plants with a single growth of leaves
may be encouraged to make an abundant
supply of lateral growths for cuttings by
pulling out the center part, taking care
that the bruised part does not rot
through the lodgement of water, until
healing takes place.

Sclaginella Emiliana being oue of
tne neatest growing as well as a dwarf
and useful lycopod for different lines of
decorative work, a goodly supply of
small plants for filling fern dishes, etc.,
will come in uset.l. The older fronds
should be taken off the plants and these
pinched into i>ieces not more than two
inches long. These pieces ai-e scattered
on the surface of a bed composed of peat
and sand, or in the absence of peat, leaf
mould. Over the pieces, but not covering
them, scatter some sand and give a wa-
tering sufficient to wetthe whole. Young
plants will soon form, and when of suffi-
cient size they may be potted into small
pots. From a few old plants an immense
number of small plants can be raised in
this way. The operation will be most
successful in a house where there is shfide
and abundance of moisture in the atmos-
phere.

Tecoma grandiflora, the Chinese
trumpet flower, is one of the finest of the
late blooming hardy climbers. It is usu-
ally grafted on the native species T. radi-
cans, and for that reason, unless it is
known that the plant is on its own root,
propagation from the roots should not
be attempted. The fact that it has hith-
erto been grafted on the native species
has liad a good deal to do Avith the plant
not being more commonly met with, be-
cause root propagation lieing often em-
ployed and the plants turniug out to be
nothing more than T. radicans, people
who received such were a little chary of
venturing again. Cuttings of the half-
ripened wood taken now and put in sand
in a close, moist frame, will root freely.
These, when ready, if planted out at the
south side of a wall and kept trimmed
low down will give an endless supply of
young plants; specimens from cuttings
flower every bit as freely as do grafted
plants. Another reason why this species
should be on its ownrootsis,tliat sliould
the top part get killed by frost, as was
the case here last Winter, the roots will
throw up fresh growths. G. W. O.

placed in the bottom of the pot next to
the drainage will be of great benefit to
them.

The AVERAciE FLORIST is dependent
upon outdoor flowers to a great extent
for the next two months, and a little
extra careupon such as have been planted
for this purpose will amply repay one.
Everything in the garden that needs a
stake should have one; many flowers
are lost by simply neglecting to tie them
up at the right time. Asters, stocks,
gladioli, tuberoses, zinnias and all
such should be hoed regularly, both to
keep weeds down and to have the soil
open. With annual phlox, coreopsis,
galliardia and such others as cover the
ground more it will be found difficult to
ply the hoe among them, and hand
weeding will be found necessary at
times.

When sweet peas commence to flower
pick them every day if you want them
to continue blooming for any length of
time. It the flowers be left.on the vines,
pods form, seeds are developed and the
flowering season is materially shortened.

Hydkangear that have been planted
outdoors must have the soil about them
cultivated regularly, and during a dry-
time it will be necessary to water them
with the hose.

BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS.

ClIKYSANTHE.MUMS. — The soll ou the
benches should be stirred over once a
week, and as the plants will now be
growing vigorously they will have to be
tied up in some form or other. The beet
method of tying is to have a stout frame-
Iwork at the end of each bench, either of
iron pipe or wood, and run a wire in a
Ine with each row of plants from end to
end. The first wire can be run about one
foot from the surface of the soil and the
next one need not be put in until the
plants have got high enough to require
it. No upright stakes will be needed as
the shoots can be tied direct on the wire;
but in tyinu be sure to put the string
once around the wire before tying the
plant; this will prevent all possibility of
the string slipping on the wire and
allowing the plant to sway sideways.
Plants in pots will now be sending out
strong shoots from below, where they
have been pinched back. Select as many
of the strongest as are desired (according
to the size of the plant), and cut or rub
off those that are not wanted. To tie
them up properly a stick is needed for
eacli shoot, and any new starts that are
made from the sides should be rubbed
off. When Ijeing potted for the last time
a very rich soil should be used, and an
inch "or two of well rotted manure if

(95) Cutting Back Hydrangeas.—

M. W. H.— After the hydrangeas are all
through flowering cut back to within
two or three eyesof the main stem. They
will rcipiirc much les.s (■.-irc if phinted out-
doors tlirouiih the .SiiiiiMii'i- nionllisand
lifted and potted in tlir I'all, tlicn placed
in a very cool house until time to start
them into growth again.

(96) Old Fronds of Cycas.— Cycas
leaves should not be cut off until they be-
come unsightly, if specimen plants are
desired.

(97) Smilax Turning Yellow.— I

have a bunch of smilax ; they are grow-
ing and sending shoots up, but the bot-
tom foliage is turuing all yellow, will
some one please tell me the cause? I
keep them well watered and syringed
every day.— K. P.

— Smilax usually turns yellow at the
bottom from having too much water;
always allow the beiich to partially dry
out Ijefore watering, but keep up the regu-
lar syringing. By following these instruc-
tions the yellow leaves will gradually
I disappear.

(98) Acalypha ;; Sander! is propa-
gated from cuttings, and roots as readily
as coleus. Take the side shoots when
two or three inches long and put in the
cutting bench. When rooted pot and
grow them along in a warm temperature.
Use a rich soil and neverallow the plants
to flag for want of water. In potting
into tlie larger sized pots put plenty of
drainage in the bottom.

(99) Twelve good Hybrid roses
for forcing: .\nna Alexieff, Mrs .John
Laing, Ulrich Brunner, Captain Christy,
Anna de Diesbach, General .Jaccpieminot,
lime. Gabriel Luizet, Merveiile de Lyon,
Mabel Morrison, Paul Neyron, Baroness
Eothschild and Fisher Holmes. The
manetti stock is, we think, the best for
grafting purposes.

(100) Grafting Lemon and Orange

Trees.— The best time to graft these is
just before they commence to grow. Use
cions of the last season's growth and
employ what is called side grafting.
Make an incision upon the stock just
through the bark and about an inch
long; remove the bark by a sloping cut
at the base. Cut the base of the clou off
obliquely and on the longest side remove
a portion of the bark to correspond with
that taken from the stock. Then insert
the cion, having the peeled side against
the stock and the little tongueof bark on
the latter will cover the base of the cion;
then tie firmly together and keep the
plants in a close atmosphere until the
stock and cion fire united. The growth
of the .stnrk need not be cut away until it
is seen wlu'ther or not thegrafthas taken.

(101) Hardy Phlox^Drying Up.— L.

A. A. — We;could answer your question if
we knew tinder what condition tiie phlox
was growing. If it is newly planted it
would seem as though something in the
soil or manure used was detrimental, and
we should try giving them lime water or
a good dressing with air-slacked lime.
If, on the other hand, they are old estab-
lished plants and have not been over-
watered, liiiuid manure would probably
help them.

CliicaKu.

Trade Conditions.

Business kept up very good all last
week, and this morning (Monday) all the
wholesale houses report a satisfactory
trade for the season of the year. The
first six months of 1899 end with a de-
cided improvement all round on the busi-
ness of any season since 1893, the seed
trade and' florists' supply department
included.

The price of roses will now probaltly
drop down to the usual Summer figures
witli no great glut for a time. Beauty
will range from ■$2 to .12. .50 per dozen
for extra long prime, which are hard to
get; teas, f 1 to .f4, with a few fancies at
$5. (.'arnations are plentiful as yet and
prices low— tOc. to DOc. for poor; $1 to
$2 for the better stock. Lilium auratum
bring f 8 to f 10 at present and longiflo-
rum are selling better at $H.

Sweet peas of outdoor growth are
plentiful and prices have dropped to 30c.
for the best; they are telling fair so far.
Well preserved late rose jjieonies up to
July 4, sold for COc. per dozen. Smilax
is almost out of market and hard to get.
Native lady slippers have been very
good sellers, at f 3 per 100.
Florists' Outing.

W. E. Lynch and family are on
their usual Summer outing to his old
home, at Northampton, Mass. Law-
rence Kell.Y, will, on Mr. Lynch's return,
July 15, take a two weeks' bicycle trip
through Wisconsin. E. E. Pieser has
earned a rest and gone to West Baden for
two weeks. G. H. Pieser is still nursing
his injured limb. The veteran bicyclist,
L. A. Bud long, who thinks nothing of a
hundred mile a day trip, started awheel
tor Denver, Col., but bad roads and a cy-
clone were too much for him and he re-
turned after getting as far as Nebraska.
Mrs. A. Lange left on the third for her
old home at Omaha, Neb., for six weeks,
and will probably return with Mr. Swo-
boda, when he makes for the East and
Detroit.

Peter Hollenbach, seedsman, left July 3
for a European trip of tlirec nuinth.s. He
will visit Holland, Germtiny, Belgium
and perhaps France.

H. N. Bruns, florist, also leaves shortly
for a trip to (Jermany.
Tliirty Miles of Parltway.

The Lincoln I'ark Commissioners
have let the contract of nearly two miles
of work on Diversey Boulevard. When
this is completed all but one and a luilf
miles remains to l)e done to make a 30-
miie boulevard and parkway, completely
surrounding the city. The contract price
for the two miles is $94,000.
News Notes.

Miss Lona Ault, for five years
stenographer at Vaughan's greenhouses,
will be married on July 31 to Henry
Shepherd, now with E. G. Hill & Co. He
enlisted to fight the Spaidards and re-
turned January last. .\Ir. Shepherd is
a graduate of Western Springs.

Gardener Strombaek has four splendid
beds ot the J. J. Harrison scarlet gerani-
um. It certaiulv is a splendid variety,
having a ver.v large truss and single
flowers, dwarf and compact in habit.

Oechlein Brothers, who now run the
Garfield Park Rose Co.'s old place, at
1088 W. Madison street, report .-i good
season — far better than they auticip.ited,
seeing they did not rent the [dace until
late In the' Fall. They have a good home
trade.

Freesias from Bermuda came into town
last week.

The baseball game called tor July 2,
wholesalers versus retailers, came to an
untimely end througli rain at the second
inning. Score stood 11 to 1 in favor ot
whcilesaliTS. ,V sci"itch game after the
rain ci'ascd w:is )>atchcd up, and they
savM. Barki'i- covcieil himseltwith glory.
Visitors— F. M. Smith, ot Smith & Fet-
ters, Cleveland, O.; Geo. Sdackell, of the
Twin Cities Florist's Co., Benton Harbor,
Mich., who invited the Florists' Club to
visit that city, which it is expected to do
July 12; George W. Lyons, Babcock,
Mich., the sphagnum moss man, and F.
C. Smith, Ashland, Wis.

The wholesale houses, for the Summer
close at 5;;K) week days,aiui on Sunilays
at 12, noon. I'^ss.

Hamilton, Ont.

The cut flower trade appears to be tak-
ing its Summer vacation, though pa-onies
and other outside flowers are selling
somewhat better .than usual. All the
growers have cleared well out of bedding
stock. F. G. Foster is growing his carna-
tions under glass again; he was satisfied
with the trial last year. Mr. Foster has
been enjoying better health this Spring.
T. Kilviugton has sold nearly all he has
to sell, and prices seem to have averaged
a little higher. Townsend's houses will
look decidedly empty for a few weeks
now, his whole room has been occupied
with stock for the city jiarks, which have
used more bedding plants this year than
usual. Webster Brothers say they are
glad to see the shiiipiiig season close,
being sold out of roses, caunas, gerani-
ums and many other lines.

.4t the Hose Show held here by the
Horticultural Society on the 21st ult.,
Mr. Goodall, garilener at the Insane Asy-
lum, had the finest collection of roses.
Webster Bros, showed ;i good collection
named; they also exhibited some choice
perennials, including a fine bunch of del-
phiniums. Wm. Hunt sent his mammoth
specimens of Adiantum cuneatum. The
admittance was fi.\ed at 10 cents, low
enough indeed, but the attendance was
not what was expected.

Beaveh.

Montreal.

Trade Report.

Ever since the snow went away we
have had but one inch of rain and three
ciuarters of thtit fell during an electric
storm. The earth is like lime and every-
thing that has been planted is at a
standstill. Unless this dry spell breaks
very soon the consequences will be
serious.

Business Is very slow; the number of
June weddings is below the average.
The demand for funeral work is fair and
a few school closings the past week have
bellied tilings a little.

Bedding is all finished now and the
growers sci'iu well satisfied with results.
Prices for first-class stock held up right
through. As in past years geraniums
took the lead, the following varieties
being the ones most in demand; General
Grant, Bruant, S. A. Nutt, Maud Tenny-
son, Buffalo Bill, Le Neige, Mine. Thi-
bault. Bishop Wood, La Favorite, L'ln-
noceuce and Mme. Jodin, Among a
couple of fine lots of fuchsias the best
were; Little Beauty, E. G. Hill, Mme.
Thibault, Phenomenal, Mrs. Marshall,
Black Prince, La Niger, Storm King and
Avalanche.

A determined effort is now to be made
to put a stop to the great mass of irregu-
lar trading that is at present ruining the
flower trade in this city. In reference to
the basket women alone one firm makes
the statement that between May 1 and
July 1 they caused them a loss of 75 per
cent, in their sales of decorative plants.

Notes.

The Club picnic will beheld atBout-
de-Lisle ou July 13.

Charley Derynek is the latest addition
to the trade; he has taken over the late
private establishment of Mrs. Burnett, on
Ontario avenue, and will grow for the
wholesale market. . B.

Toronto.

With the excc|ition of quite a number
ot weddings ami funerals there has lieen
but fittle liusiiicss in the florist line the
past week. Stock coming in is by no
means flrst-class; most of the roses
around are poor. Carnations also show
the effects of the hot weather, the majori-
ty ot the blooms are small and off color.
Sweet peas from inside are nearly done
and those from outdoors are sutferingfor
the want of rain. Ptconies are about
done. Asters are coming in, but they are
not of very high quality. Most of our
stores show trays of native water lilies
— N. odorata.

The trade in bedding plants still drags
along, but most of the stock offered is
very poor; in fact, I have never seen this
class of stock so well cleaned up.

T. M.

Ttae Good Stronar Kind,

OOo. I»©x* lOO ItxBi.

BAL.E8 WEIGH 500 LBS.

H. A. Stootbow & Co., 154-166 W. 27th Bt., N. Y. City

July 8, 1899.

The F^l-orists' Exchfinge,

695

Market Notes.

Boston.

The midsuiiiuier season is oa us,
early closings will now be instituted and
vacations be in order. The bouquet work
for the Citv of Boston liept many of the
stores busy on Friday and Saturday and
cleaned up the niarliet well. Roses, car-
natious, sweet williani, candytuft, fever-
few, deutzia, sweet peas and such season-
able flowers constituted most of the bou-
quets. Of roses the supply was a little
short, owing to the passing of the out-
door hybrids whicli generally hold out
for this festal day. The call was princi-
pally for colored flowers. Meteor and
sliort-stcnuncd T.cautv .sold so quickly
th.it i'.riilc.-ni(l llridrsiiiaid.tliough small,
had to Ih'IU-i-s.simI into si-rvice. Scott and
red varieties did best in carnations.

This week stock is plentiful enough.
Beauty are the only good colored roses
just now, but only a small part of them
is good. The best grades bring .f 2. 50 and
$3 a dozen, the majority making from
$n to .$12 a 10(1. liride and Bridesmaid
bring from $1 to $-4, while high grade
Kaiserin or Carnot are selling at from $2
a 100 to .fl a dozen.

Carnations .are in very good supply,
lint the quality is falling off. Prices
range from 3'>c. to 75c., a few extras
making fl. Sweet peas from outside
have made their appearance and are of
good color, a feature which has been lack-
ing with many indoor peas this season.
The supply of other seasonable out-of-
door stock is very good.

The News.

The Horticultural Club visited Squan-
tum last Thursday where their business
iiii'c'tiiig was lieldin connection with a
little piea.siire trip, v\ hich was greatly
enjoyed by all. Thos. A. Cox will preside
at next meeting.

On .July 1 Fred. R. Mathison, the well-
known rose grower, of Clematis Brook,
Walthain, Mass., retired from business.
About thirteen years ago Mr. Mathison
bought an estate of some twelve acres
and started in business unVier his own
name (he previously having been with J.
G. Forbes on .Washington street. Boston,
under the firm name of Mathison &
Forbes) and erected greenhmi.'^es with
with about 2.''i,0(io ti-et of glass. After a
very successful business career .\Ir. Mathi-
son has decided to step out, and his place
will be taken by two men who have held
responsible positions under him — Wm. F.
Anderson, salesman, and Fred. A. Wil-
liams, grower. The business will be car-
ried on under the firm name of Anderson
i Williams. They have leased the place
for tell .\ears.

Chas. Anderson's greenhouses, at Shar-
on, were destroyed by fire on June 2s,
entailing considernble loss both to green-
houses and stock, of which violets and
carnations were the principal kinds.

Wra. H. Elliott has given up his New-
tonville place; it is being run under the
name of The Newtonville Greenhouses,
John I'ritchard, superintendent. Mr.
I'ritchard was formerly foreman there
for Mr. Elliott.

.Messrs. P. and Ed. J. Welch started
Weiliiesdav for their cottages at Old
Orchard, Me.

Philip L. Carbone sailed for Europe
July 5.
Weekly Summer Shows.

The series of weekly shows of the
Massachusetts Horticultural Society for
the Summer season was inaugurated at
Horticuitur.al Hall on Saturday with a
very fine exhibition. M. H. Walsh, gar-
dener to the J. S. Fay heirs, made a nice
display of roses. Besides flue specimens
of the'uKiial hardy varieties hehadagood
display of Crimson Rambler, a very inter-
esting'exliibit of hybrids from It. Wichu-
raiana X Old Blush, and a lot from R.
Wichuraiana x Baroness Rothschild, the
former lot being very fragrant, single
(lowers, and the latter quite double, for
which a silver medal was awarded. R.
Wichuraiana x Gen. Jacqueminot from
Wm. A. Lynch made another interesting
collection" as did R. rugosa alba x Kai-
serin from same exhibitor. Mrs. E. M.
Gill had an exhibit of roses and other
seasonable flowers, and C. W. I'arker
showed red and white wild roses. Mrs.
J. L. Gardner staged a very finecoUection
of delphiniums, capturing two first prizes.
A prettily arranged exhibit of sweet peas
and ferns wasshown by W.N.Craig, who
also staged Crimson Rambler roses of
very good quality. E.S.Converse showed
double and single tuberous-rooted be-
gonia flowers very good, and E. C.Lewis
a few ver.v nice double hollyhocks. Mrs.
C. M. Brown had a Zephyranthes rose
and a few vases of ferns. Some very
good hvbrld streptocarpuses were sent
in by Jas. L. Little. Geo. McWilliam ex-

hibited seven ver.v finely grown plants of
Diplndenia boliviensis full of flower. A
silver medal was awarded for them. A
very fine Cattleva gigas was shown by
E. J. Mittim.

Iris Ksenipleri. Lilium candidum and
sweet William filled out the fiower dis-
Iilay, and were only of fair quality. Ex-
hibits were made by Dr. Weld, Mrs. Gard-
ner, Sumner C<iolidge and W. C. Winter.

.Vmong the fruits the cherry display
was one of the best seen at the hall. Black
Eagle, Black Tartarian and Napoleon
being verv fine, C. B. Travis, G. V.
Fletcher, Chas. S.Smith, Miss Chappelle
and others showing. F.J.N.

Buffalo.

Some of the retail stores are placarded
for a regular six o'clock dosing hour.
But few of them kept open after mid-day
on the Fourth.

■ A decided drought now prevails and out-
door flowers are neither plentiful norfine.
Lucky the grower with ample outside
watering facilities. The herbaceous bor-
ders in South Park, also the lawn and
meadows have suffered severely from the
drought.

Wm. Scott and Chas. D. Zimmerman
attended the convention of the Park and
f)utdoor Association in Detroit, last
week. ViDi.

St. Paul.

Sales have dropped oft some in volume,
still there is a fair demand tor good stock,
Kaiserin, Meteor and Beauty, from new
plants, are in good demand and sell at
sight. Outside sweet peas are not yet In
bloom. R. C. Seeger is cutting some ex-
tra nice sweetpeas of the following varie-
ties grown inside: Emily Henderson,
Grace May, Blushing Beauty, Blanche
Ferry, Firefly and Captain of the Blues,
also some very good Bride from old
plants.

Planting is going on at a rapid gait
and will soon be completed. Bride,
Bridesmaid, Meteor and Beauty are the
principal varieties being put in, with
srjme I'erle, Sunset and Testout.

L. L. May & Co. have two houses
planted to "early chrysanthemums and
will plant two late ones during the
UKintli.

The Twin City florists will picnic at
Wildwood on White Bear Lake on Tues-
day, July 11.

Present indications point to a good
sized crowd at Detroit from this section.
The bowlers are getting in readiness and
will surprise some of the Eastern breth-
ren with their " strikes" and " spares."

H. W. Buckbee, of Rockford, 111., and J.
E. Killen, of New York were callers dur-
ing the week. Veritas.

St. Louis.

Trade Items.

The weather the past weekhas been
hot and dry, and excepting in fuueral
work business is slow. Not much stock
is coming in, consequently little is left
over. Sweet peas are not so plentiful;
the hot weather has used them up con-
siderably. Roses are very poor in quality
hardly any are in the market. Smilax is
plentfful but finds no demand. A few
asters have been sent in and the main
crop will soon be ready.
Jottlngra.

Henry Bernlng is out on a business
trip for a week or two among his con-
signors.

August 1 will witness the passing away
of an old familiar name on Olive street,
that of the Jordan Floral Co. Men past
middle age remember it as boys. J. M.
Jordan, the founder of the concern, came
here from the East some forty years ago
and has been engaged in the nursery and
florist business ever since. Before losing
his health he was prominent in all mat-
ters pertaining to tlie business.

The sixth annual outing and picnic of
the St. Louis Florists' Club will take
place on Thursday, July 20, at Priesler's
Park, on the Belleville and Suburban
Road, about half way between St. Louis
and Belleville. This will afford every
convenience in the matter of transporta-
tion. .^11 florists and friends are cordially
invited to attend. Tickets will be issued
in a few day.

Thursday, July ];j,is next club meeting
day. Matters of importance, including
nomination of officers for the ensuing
year, will be before the meeting. The
committee in charge of the Detroit con-
veni ion matters will report. All should
make up their minds to attend tills con-
vention. The fare will be low and it will
do the boys good to get into a cooler cli-
mate If only for a few days. .\11 members
are particularly requested to attend the
forthcoming club meeting.

S. S. Skidelsky was in town lately.

C. c. s.

Cleveland.

Trade Notes.

The season is decidedly dull anil
affords little of interest to write about.
The general retail flower business is le-
ported very quiet, a few small decora-
tions and "occasional orders for funeral
work being about the only things to
stimulate trade, ('ut flowers at retail
are in very light demand. The weather
has been very hot and dry, and rain is
badly needed inmost sections around the
city. At the presentwriting the weather
is the hottest we have had this season,
the thermometer registering 92 degrees
to-day (Wednesday )— the highest mark.

There is an ample supply of flOAvers of
all kinds. Prices remain the same as
noted in former reports— roses, f2 to $+;
carnations, .lOc. to $1 per 100; sweet
peas, 20c. fjer 100.
News Notes.

The six o'clock closing movement
was inaugurated by most of the down-
town retail stores; it went into effect on
Monday of this week and will continue
until September 1.

The fancy bedding around the soldiers
and sailors' monument in the Public
Square was completed about ten days
ago. This bedding work is without ques-
tion the most elaborate design work to
be seen In this city. It consists of six
large beds representing the emblems of
the G. A. I!.. Ladies' Society of G. A. R.,
Women's Relief Corps, Sons of Veterans,
Union Veterans' Union, Loyal Legion,
and Sons of Veterans. Twenty-four
smaller beds represent thecmblems of ihe
various .\rmy and Signal Corps. To give
an idea of the number of plants required
in this work, we will state that 100,000
plants of alternanthera alone are used,
the aggregate number of plants of vari-
ous kinds reaching into the millions. D.
Charlesworth, Doan and Ansel avenues,
has had this contract forseveral seasons.

F. M. Smith, of Smith *:. Fetters, has
just returned from a few days' visit in
Chicago. Mr. Fetters has left for a three
weeks' sojourn at St. Clair Flats, Mich.,
stopping at Detroit for a couple of days
on the way up. G. A. T.

Providence.

Trade Notes.

Graduations at the suburban
schools, falling later in the month than
those in town, combined with a number
of late June weddings, have resulted in
a satisfactory demand the past week.
Good white roses were unusually scarce.
There has been an abundance of carim-
tions, the price of which ranges from
50c. to.fl per 100. Victor has proved
to be one of the liest Summer varieties
and the demand for it has been large.
Carnations in the field are growing re-
markably well, considering the dry sea-
son.
The News.

A number of the florists have begun
to close their stores early, though no
fixed hour has been agreed upon.

Some of the growers are making quite
extensive alterations and additions to
their greenhouses; in fact, the trade ap-
pears to have received quite an impetus
in this direction. John Macrae is liuild-
ing two new houses and an office. Others
who are building are Seymour Bros, and
George Barker, of Warren; Walter S.
Nichol has one house 150x18 under con-
struction, while William Dimond is build-
ing one 100x8 feet for the growing of
viiolets.

The members of Ihe trade are smoking
cigars at the expense of William Dimond.
The baby is a girl; both mother and
daughter" are doing well.

While out driving one day last week
Miss Maxfield, daughter of William Max-
field, of Barrington, was thrown from
the carriage and quite seriously injured.
The horse became unmanageable.

George Johnson, of Elmwood, sailed
last Wednesday by the Dominion IJue for
England, his d"estiuation being the Isle of
Man. He will be absent about two
months.

Peter Byrnes, manager Homogansett
greenhouses, Wickford, has opeind a new
flower store at Narragansett Pier.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Florists and Gardeners' Club will be held
July 13. A. M.

Galeahurg, I11.-E K. Gesler is buildlne
three new greenhouses.

Doylestown, Pa.— Welst Bros, are building
another large greenhouse.

DeUnson, N. T C. A. Harris & Co. are

erecting two new houses, each 20x8u feet, for
coleus. They speak highly of the results of
their advertising in the Exchange, being un-
able ',0 AM one-half of the orders received there-
from. The Exchange is their only adver-
tising medium.

New York. — Monday was (piite a
warm day and the attendance at the
alleys was small. The scores made were
as under.

1 2

A. S. Burns 106 96

P.O'Mara 126

T.J. Lang 134 104

W.B Arnold 9D Hi

S. S. Butterfleld 92 104

Pittsburg,— The following are scores
made at last week's game.

13 3 4 16 7 8

Lauch 171 163 158 164 164 14U 111 168

Ludwig, E. C .14» 93 161 148 152 i;)8 156 138
Ludwig, J. W.1S5 169 139 131 133 113 177 ..

Neff 136 145 158 1.52 164 145 .. ..

Murdoch 162 178 165 129 14U

Bader 108 129 156 134

E. C. R.

Philadelphia. — The following is the
result of the bowling contest for the
Detroit team. This contest has been
running since November 1. The con-
ditions were that 120 be bowled by July
1 , only games in which four players took
part to count. Now the following ten
men will bowl twelve games on outside
alleys, the six highest to form tlie Detroit
team :

Qlimes. Total. Av'jie.

Brown 218 33366 150.16

Moss 216 31,965 147 38

Westcott 3;'n 31,753 144 72

Baker 147 20 821 14194

Kitt 218 80,878 14140

Anderson 161 21,123 139 30

Walker 228 3I,7S2 139.30

Habermehl r28 17,(76 183.53

Kleule 133 17 316 129 59

Gibson 123 14,670 11933

The team that twice defeated theBalti-
more boys was challenged by a picked
team, the match being rolled last P'riday
evening, the Baltimore team winning.

BALTIMORE.
1 3

Moss 199 138

Westell 167 133

Hahermebl .127 143

Kitt 183 12

Walker .

.116

137

3 Tots'.

170 61 7

119 419

134 4I'4

156 438

176 4-9

PlCKEn TEAK

1

Brown 151

Moore 116

Starr 126

Bell 195

Hamilton 165

2 3 Total.

123 133 4118

135 133 383

158 106 390

184 132 511

12;i 188 476

High score last week, Moss, 203 ; high
score this week, Hamilton, 232, the
latter being the record ot the alleys ; 229
made by John Westcott in March, 1898,
was the previous record.

David Rust.

Chicago.— Owing to lengthy meeting
of the Florists' Club, June KJ, but little
time was left for bowling, but (piite a
number gathered at Musson's, with the
following result :

1 2

Degnan "J H8

Henderson " ™

Barker 69 16

Kreitling H* D3

Swigarf 1' 5

Johnson lot • •

Hauswi 1 lb 98 II 7

Grant..... 1<6 147

Winterson 103 )29

Reeves 133 120

Kelday 68 82

St. liouis.— The members ot the Flor-
ists' Bowling Club made the undernoted

scores:

12 3 4 0

C. A.Keuhn 174 156 167 146 169

J.J. Beneke 168 172 138 148 167

J. W. Kunz 180 117 .. .. ■•

C.C. Sanders 118 140 163 160 1.58

E.Schray 148 112 186 144

John roung 94 145 121 _..

F.J.Fillmore 119 126 1(6 91 Ui

F. W. Weber 88 98 ..

C. E. Ludwig 162 UO 124 161 163

One Won't Do It All.

One step won't take you very far.
You've got to keep on walking;

One word won't tell folks what your are,
You've got to keep on talking.

One inch won't make you very tall.
You've got to keep on growing;

One little " ad " won't do it all.
You've got to keep 'em going.

—Popularity (London).

696

The Florists* Exchange.

Detroit.

The pivsiilcnt of mii'l'luli. I'liil. nroit-

■ meyer, is f{i'"'"K " i('|Uitiition iisatiiu'

(leoorntdi-; ho was culled to the uiiiier

peninsula to do a job for a new church

the past weelv.

H. I'icliworth, one of our steady nieni-
l)eis, was married on Thursday, June i!"-'.
He lias the best wishes of the fraternity.

K.u;.

Kalamazoo, Mich,

Van Boehove & I!ro. are erecting two
houses, l.'iO X '2(i feet; one for roses and
the other for carnations. These are tlie
finest houses in the city and are right up-
to-date, no expense having been spared
in order to make tliem light and air.
There are no side benches and the sides
arealso glazed. The firm now have about
2(5,000 feet of glaxs. They are pleased
with the past year's business.

There are no indications of any other
building going on, the prices of material
being too high.

Messrs. .Vj^pel t.^ Stenihauser, who have
taken (tver the Chas. Satchell establish-
ment, are l>eginnersin the florist business.
They will tit the place up and do a gen-
eral trade. Chas. Satchell and family
have left the city. ,S. B.

Milwaulcee.

Summer dullness has set in ami regulai-
re])aii*s are being made. No additional
glass will be jiut up round here, owing
to the advanced price of building mate-
rial.

Many visitors in the trade came in last
week to take in the carnival. The floral
parade was one of the leading features,
and those who exi)eeted to sei' natural
blooms in use were disappointed, paper
flowers being exclusively employed.

Saturday, July 8, the bowlers of the
C'hicago Florists' Club are coming up to
try conclusions with the Milwaukee craft,
and it is rumored that they are going to
show the boys here how easily they are
to carry oft the honors at Detroit.

John A. Evans, of Richmond, Ind., is
in town putting in the ventilating appa-
ratus at the Citv Oreeuhouses in Mitchell
Park.

Among others attracted to the Carni-
val were J. Austin Shaw, N'ew York : Emil
Buettner, Park Ridge, III.; Adam Zeuder,
Rogers Park, 111.; Geo. Reutschler, Janes-
ville, Wis.; John Rindfleish, Beloit, Wis.:
Mrs. .\. Seuff, Menominee, Mich.; H. J.
lirennecke, Oshkosh, Wis.; Mrs. C. W.
I'ike, Racine, Wis.; Paul Kreisman and
August Lange ami wife, Chicago, III.;
Ed. Kirchner, Winona, Minn.; Chas. Helm,
Stevens Point, Wis.; F. C. Smith, Ash-
land, Wis.; Otto Sylvester and C. B. Tre-
main, Ocouomowoc, Wis.; J. D. Thomp-
son, Joliet, 111.; Chr.Lund, Wau8au,'\Vis.,
and Mrs. Louise Lotsi, Watertown, Wis.

Kabtus.

SMILAX AND CELERY

S3I I IjAX, ilQ-.stronpand tii'iiltliy, ri^ady for Bhift,
60ct8. per lUU; f5-(Xt per UMl). Sample by iimli, 10 cts.

CELERY I'l.ANT.S, transplaulea, extra
strong, 2^ els. per KO; $2 00 per lUUO. White Pluiiu-,
New Kose and Gliiot Pascal. If by mall, add 10c. a 100.

CAUIilFLOVVEIl, Late Algiers, 50ct8. per lOO.
Cash wrrn Obdke.

R. KILBOURN, Clinton, N.Y.

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3000 Strong Plants of

mum PLUMosus nanus

Krora liUj incli pots.

AUo 4000 American Beauties, from

3 Hiid 4 inch poiB, atruiiK, hetiuhy piauia.

DePEW BROS., Nyack, N.Y.

C'or, DeVfw ami Pifiiiioiit Av4>iiut>N.
Vt*>ntlnn the Florlsta' Exchange when wrltlnir-

Smiux Strings

:first-cla.ss.
C. OTTO SCHWABE,

JPlorist, JKKKINTOIVM, WA,

MenTlrtn the FlorJutii' Kxr-hance wht-n wTttine.

Pspaiagus Spieogen

SeecUingB, from soil with floe tubers,
ready for 3 inch potp, by mail and
we pay postajfo, $3,00 per 100.
jy See our Carnation and Golden Gate AdvertlBC-

Clear Cypress
Greenhouse flaterial.

This UJi'fh us means the best growth of Cypress Lumber and
the best grade of that growth; and from this grade all the sap —
bright sap, which only experts can detect — as well as stained sap,
knots and other defects cut out. Others do not equal our quality
if they do beat our prices. It is not hard to see the reason : You
can not buy gold dollars at fifty cents each. E.xperienced growers
Know that the best is not too good and cheapest in the long run.

Lockland Lumber Co.,

LOCKLAND, O.

Write for Circulars
or Estimates.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

MARANTA MASSANGEANA

Tlie hottest selling plant for retail, fine for fernerieB,
makes fine 3 or ■! In. pot planta, Z In. pots. $1.00 per doz. ;
f*!.00t>er 100. 3 In. pots, »1.50 per doz.. 1^.00 per 100.

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI—

strong. 21^ In. poU. $7.00 per lOO.
RflQPQ Bri€le,3ln., t4.00perl00; J35.00 per lOllO.
nUOCO BriJcsiimid, 31n.. »1 a 100; $35 a 1000.
C^-Temi!!. cash or C. O, D.

C. MERKEL & SON, Mentor, Ohio.

Mfntlon the Florists' Exchange when writing.

3000 SMILAX

From flats, by mall, $0.50 per 100 ; $4.00 per 1000
From 2 Inch pots, 1.50 " 13.00 "

HYDRANGEA Is'So^'pe^S""'"' *'•'' "" ""^ ■

CAN N AS Mixed, from 3 Inch pots. $3.00 per 100.

Send for Samples Cash with the Order.
FRED BOERNER, Cape May CiTY. N.J

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SMILAX

Fine plants, 2 inch pots, $1.25
per 100; $10.00 per 1000.

J. B. HEISS, Sl;?«f?re^? Dayton, Ohio.

CASU WITH ORDER

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aimillllllllllliillllimiiimiimmimjiiiiiiJiijimiiimiiijimi;

SMILAX

Pot Plants S'£ -y

or 1000,
AT $1.50 PER 100.

I ALBERT M. HERR,

Lancaster, Pa.

iiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiimimmiiiiiiiimmmimnmmmnmmiim

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THE BOSTON FERN

A SPECIALTY. »5(»i per ll«); »I0.(«1 per 1000.
Ordera fliled In rotation, as plants are ready.

L. H. FOS TER, 46 King St. . Dorchester, Mass.

Palms ^nd
Decorative Plants

ALL SIZES AT
ALL SEASONS

A. SCHULTHEIS, College Point,

p. O. Box 78, Queens Borough, New York.

Isplirdlspis Mata Eostoniensis

The handsomeBt decorative plant in
cultivation, $5.00 a 100; $40.00 a ICOO.

Mine Is the Genuine Stock.

FR£D.C.BECKER,Cambrl(lge,Mass.

1730 CAMBRIDGE ST.

A Few good Things You Want !

PAY l%Vfi& Latanla Borbonlca. 4 In., S5c. Areca
* ■*»■*-* -i'-M-i^ Lutcficeos. 4 1n., 35c. Kentia Belmor-
eana and Forsterlana, 3 Id., 25r,; 4 in., 5tic.

Sniilnx, 2 In fl 50 per 100.

5110 i>lixea (lifinniuins, Sin 4.00

500 NfpbrnlepiM ('ordatn, Sword

Fern, li and jC^ Inches, $3 00; 3 Inches.. 5 Off '*

Kex liegoiiint 31n 4.00 "

ntf~kKT7Sk Bride and 'Maid, :i Inch... 5.00 "

*%.^#C»«:,C» A. Beauty. 3 Inch 6.00

Cash with order or C. O. P.
GKO. HI. KMIMAMH, Me-wton, N. J.

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Nephrolepis

Washingtoniensis

This most valuable new Fern is much ad-
mireil by all who see it. It is a tirand, hardy
and majestic pot plant, any size. (See large ad-
vertisement in previous issues for description).
I have the finest stock of well establlebed
plants.

3 good plants, mailed for $1.00

l:i strong plants, 3 in. pots lor 500

13 strong plant?, 4 in. pots, 2 to 3 leet, O.f 0
13 strong plants, 5 in. pots 18 OU

Price for 100 or more on application.

JOHN H. LEY, S°op1 Washington, D.C.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange wtien writing.

ROSE HILL NURSERIES

ments. Send for Circular.

American Rose Company, Washington, D. G.

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ALL SOLD but about 60,000 SEEDLING

KENTIA BELMOREANA and FORSTERIANA

One to three leaves; beautiful stock for growing on ; order quick
before potted. Send for prices of Palms, Oracfenas, Ficus,
Araucarias, Ferns, Etc., before ordering elsewhere.
Price List on application.

SIEBRECHT & SON, New Rochelle, N. Y. ■

TELKPHONE 151. 5

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PALMS

AND

FERNS

^BkA The URGEST STOCK tn

^H^ the West.

Send us your name, and we will beep you posted when
we have anything special to offer,

GEO.WITTBOLD,"?!H^£^'ro!'

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FERN

WE MAKE A SPECIALTY {'4r^;'i?i,'VVesh

Fern Spores, saved at our own nurseries. Hy
fxercising ft litlle care and sowing only the
right varieties, you can quickly wnrk up a
gdod stock of small Ferns that are indisptns-
able for many kinds of Florist wcrk. We
furnish wiih all orders plain, sicaple directions
for cultivating. Mixed Spores, sufflcent
for 3000 plants, $1.00; collection of 12 best
varieties, esch in a separate envelope, post-
paid, for $5.00.

SmSON C. MABDEN, Skt HilM. J.

U. S, Exotic Nurseries.

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STDDEB'S OFFEB

In the Florists' Exchange of June
24, page 649, is still good until
stock is exhausted. Mal<e Checks,
Money Orders, etc., payable to
FRANZ BOUFFIE, IVianager.

N. STUDER, Anacostia, D. C.

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LATANIA BORBONICA

i Inch pota 10.60 per doz : fl.OO per 100

4 •■ 2.50 " 20.00 ••

5 " extra line 4.75 " 35.00 "

S " 9.00 " 70.00

8 " J1.50 to »2.25 eacli ; tl6.00 to »ai 00 per doz.
Fine specimen plant*. 10.00 and upwards.

ARECA LUTESCENS.

Planti $5.00 and upwards.
Kentin Belnioreann and ForBterinnn—

4 Inch pots f35.U0 per 100.

5 " $50.00 to 75.00

6 *' 1,00 to 1.25aplece.

Large plants from $3.00 to $10.00 a piece.

Phoenix, liecllnaia, Canarlensla and Ruplcola, all

sizes from 2 to 10 Inch pots, at lowest prices.
Phrenix Rpclinntn,4 Incn pots. 2(tcts. each, $19.00

per 100; 5 Inch pota, 35 cts. each. $30.00 per 100; 6

l-ch potfi, 60 cts. each, $55.00 per 100.
CocoN Wediloliaua, 2 Inch pots, fine, $15.00 perlOO,

and larger plants from 20 cts. up.
Pnndnnu8 Utilis, 4 Inch pots, $25.00, and 5 Inch

pots, $40.00 per 100, fine olanta.
Primuln, [>bl. White, strong 2H In. plants, $7.00 a 100.
FERNS— Have ahout20.(X)0 of fine assortment from

2 Inch pots. In line condition. $3.00 a 100; $27.50 a 1000.

JOHN BAOER, Troy Hill, AlleghBny Pa.

L. D. TELEPHONE 872.
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Boston Ferns

9i. Exaltata Bostonleiisis, smuU
plants. $6 UU per lOll ; t40.UU per 1000; not lese
that! 260 at 11 OU rate. Larger plants, $6.00 to
$12.00 per 100.

ALSO A FINE LOT OF

Keutlas, llelmoreana and Forsterlana, 6-in.

pots, from $1.00 to $1.50 each; 7-in. pots, $1.60

to $2,60 each; larger plants, $3,0(1 to $10.00 ea.
Areca l.utesceiis, 50c. to $3.00 each.
I,ataiilas, trom $4. no per doz,, to $3,00 each.
Araucarias. large plants, $1.00 to $1 50 ea.
A,sparasru.sPIuiiiosus,$l.i)Oto $1.50 doz.
AsparaKUS SpretiKert, 3H in. P"ts,

$1.5 I per doz.
Asparagus Tennlsslinus,2>i in. pots,

75l\ per doz.; 3^^ in. pots, $1,25 per doz.
Adlautnin Cuueatutu, from 75c. to

$3 on per doz.
Rubber Plants, $3.00 to $4.00 per doz.

WM. A. BOCK, No. Cambridge, Mass.

Unknown correspondents willsend cash with
orders. Connected with Telephone.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

July 8, 1899.

THe FLORISTS'

■XCHTTNGl

697

Pittsburg.

Business Bits.

Trade last week hold out bottcr
than was «xi)ccted and good stock was
difflcult to get. Roses and carnations
are hi bad shape, due to the changeable
weather. Funeral work was quite a fac-
tor, the death of a i)rominent street car
magnate, who died in I'aris, and was
buried here ibii-iTig tlie week, gave lots of
work. Early closing is the rule now in
the Allegheny Market, the florists quit-
ting at 5 P. lil. The store men of Pitts-
burg have not changed their time of clos-
ing but will likely do so.

Next week the regular meeting of the
Florists' Club occurs July 13, at the
Pittsburg Cut Flower Co. 's store. This
meeting should be attended b.v all those
who expect to go to the S. A. F. conven-
tion at Detroit, as it is likely arrange-
ments will be made for the trip. It yvill
be a difficult matter this year to procure
cheap rates unless those who expect to
go give timely notice to the secretar.v. so
as to give to If. K. Co. an assurance of a
certain number. The attendance will be
large, no doubt about that, but the more
the merrier. E. C. Keinem.vn.

Cincinnati.

There is nothing special to report as
regards business: the Sangerfest helped
it only a little. Ed. Bertermann, of Indi-
anpofis, Ind.: Geo. T. Erehmer, of C'hilli-
cothe, and Mrs. E. Suder, of Toledo, U.,
were in the city attending the .Sangerfest.

Building News.

Ed. Freis, of Newport, Ky., is build-
ing a new range of houses — five in num-
ber, each 100 feet long. ('has. Ptieffer is
also cdiistructing a new range. W. A.
Mcl'.idilen is remodeling Kosebank. K.
Witterstaetter is also building another
house; J. I^odder & Sons, of Hamilton,
O., are also erecting one or two new
houses. J. A. Peterson is building a new
barn and will soon erect a handsome new
residence, having purchased a tract of
land cast of his greenhouse for this jjur-
pose. He is all through iTtanting. Mr.
Peterson is using brick on all of liis
benches tliis season, which indicates that
his exiierimcTit of last year proved satis-
factor.y. TIds way of benching certainly
insures good drainage. He is also trying
a house of chrysanthemums with this
same metliod. His young plants of Adi-
antum Farlejense never looked better.

Next Society Meeting.

The next meeting of the Oincinnati
Florists' .Societ.v will be held at the
greenhouses of George & Allen, at Hyde
Park, Tuesday, July 11, at 3:.30 P.M.
sharp. All are reiiuested to come with
their minds made up as to whether or not
they are going to Detroit on August 14.
Kemember that fish supper the Detroit
boys have in store for us, as well as the
many other interesting inducements.'! ,^

E. (J. GiLLETT.

)?' !ir» * f"" HANDLING COLLECTIONS
evel^Xel FoR SECURING REPORTS. . . .

FOB INFOBMATKJN WRITE

THE NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE,

C. S. LODEK, Sec'y, 271 Broadway, New York.
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pOMBINING the
^ qualities of an
absolute insect exter-
minator with those of
a vigorous fertilizer.
Recommended and In
use by the foremoat
florists and nurserymen
In the land. For Sale at
the Seed Stores.

ROSE MFG. CO.,

NiagaraFalls, NewYork
Exchange when writing.

Tobacco Stems

FRESH, CLEAN, STRONG,
300 pound bales, $ 1 .50. Ton, $9.00

Mention the PlorlBta*

Cacnulne EiiieUBh..

$6.60 per 100 lbs.

H. G. FiUST & CO., i^^s^^-^.: PHIL*., Pi.

Mention the norlats' Exehange wh»n writing.

GEORGE RIPPERGER,

SHEEP MANURE

_ have now on hand a large quantity of
Al SHEEP MANURE. ^Bend for Price

List and Sample

Bent Fertilizer for Top Dressing.

Office, 207 Academy St.

Factory, Seventh St.,

Ifentlon the Florists'

LONG ISLAND CITY.

Exchange when wrttlnK,

SLUG-SHOT, Used from Ocean to Ocean ucroas this Continent.

Hammond's Paint and Slug Shot Works

MANUFACTURE

"tirape Duwt" for Mildew, "Cnltle t'omfort" lo U-vp

entile coinlbrtuble iu lly time, '*Coi>|ter Snluiioii,'"

"Extract of Tobacco*" "TUrip Juice,"

•'SUet'p Wash."

FRENCH BORDEAUX MIXTURE IN PULP

Put up in
accurate
and reliable form for immediate use. Sold by the seed trade. Send for
circulars BENJAMIN HAMMOND, FlshkiU-on-IIudson, N. Y.
Mention th«* Florlstw' Exchanee when writing

SHEEP MANURE

Cleaned and prepared expressly for florists' use.

■iou will And It the Kcnulne article. For reference

to Its being flrstclass, I refer you to Henry F. MIchell.

1018 Market Street. Philadelphia. Pa. Trial bags of 150

lbs., $2.50 ; per ton. $25 00. H ton at ton rate.

Cabb Witu Obder.

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

IOI2 Ontario St., PHILA., PA.

Mpntlon the TJ^ortRta' Exchanire when writtne

STANDARD ♦ POTS.

We are now ready to supply a superior
quality of Pots in unlimited quantities.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.

A. H. HEWS & CO.,

NORTH CAMBRIDGE, - MASS.

M^Titlnn the FlorlwtH' Ehtchange when writing.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS

First Quality.
l-K In., per 1000. .»2 40

2 in.. •' .. 2 75
Zy, in., " .. 3 35

3 in.. " .. 4 70

Packages extra.

Cream ColoHi
3H in., per 1000, t 4 95
4 in., ■' « 20

i in., " 10 80

6 in., " 16 50

C. HENNECKE CO.'""-^^^"'

Mention the Florlsta* Exchanire when wnrlng

By the Bag:,
Ton or Carload.

■WRITE US FOR QUOTATIONS.

ELLIS & POLLWORTH

♦ MILWAUKEE, WIS. *

♦••♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»»*

Mention the FlnrlHtf' Exchange when writing

SCOLLAY'S

i IMPROVED

PUTTY BULB
For Qlazine Sash, Etc.,
—ALSO THB—

PHTENT PUNT SPRINKLER

For lale by your SeedBinao
or lent, poitpald, for 91>00«

JOHN A. SCOLLAT,

74 & 76 Myrtle Ave.,
BROOKLYN, - N. Y,
SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

BOSTOH FlOniST LETTER CO.

Manufacturers of FLORISTS' LETTERS.

Dimciuloiu af
tUB box, t» Im.
lone by IS In.
wide and IS In.
high. 2 eeotloni.

Thi« wooden box oleely utalned sod T»rnUhed,
ISzSOxia made In two BectlooDt one for CBcb *Ue
letter, glYen »wsy with Ornt order of 600 letterB,

Block Letters, 1!^ or 2 Inch site, per 100. |».00.
Borlpt Letters. 94 00.
Faitener with eaoh letter or word.
U*ed by leadlnp florliti everywhere and for
■ale by all wholesale flo HtD and snpply dealers.

N. F. McCarthy, Treas. & Hanager,
i^SI^r^L BOSTON, MASS. „*S?-.t.

Mention the PlorlBts' Exchange when writing

FRUIT mo FLOWER PLITES

Seed Packets and Supplies of all kinds lor
NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS and SEEDSMEN

stock Cuts, 10c. per Bouare Inch. Engraving by all
proceeses. Printing and Lithographing.

IlluBtrnted Catalogues n Specialty.

VREDENBURG & CO., - Rochester, N.Y,'

Man T Inn rhf P'M'-^sfo' P^-r<^hflne-*" wh(*n writ Ins

WITH THE "INCOMPARABLE

BORDEAUX NOZZLE!

.mr|.,i.„i KLnOSENL si-itAVHu

Muki-H l';iti,il>.l„ii uhlU- Piiiiiplni..
THE DEMINO CO.. SALEM. OHIO.

Tw.lv.. v^ri.-drs ,,f ^J,r:l^>■^., I'lllP.SOF
.*I,L KINDS. Write iisnrour lien'l WcsUrn
Agents, llenDlon & Ifubhell, Chlrngn, Ills.
' Catalogue and fornuilaa Diailed FREE.

Mention the Florlatj' Exchange when writing.

Just the thing
for tying
bouquets and
stringing
Smilax.

Manufactured Expressly for Florists

JOHN C. MEYER & CO..

87 Summer St., Boston, Mass.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlng-

leutscKe Sartnei^

Largest Ci culation of any German
Horticultural Publication.

Suhscrlhere and Correspondents In every part of the
world Hiofui-cly Ului-traied and T'ractlial articles
covering the wliole Held ot gardening give the niosl
tru^twnrttiy »Tid *|iitcki-Ht r'^noils about all progreasiu
hortleiilinre In r ill iit'C'iii and other colltilrleB.

As an Advertising Medium it otters the hes' lacllitles
tor opo'iing fure'gn b.siness relations.

Puhllshed Weekly. Ruhecrlptlon price $3 on per year,
inaUed free to all coiiiilrles. Sample copies free.

udwii^

Iler-Trturh

lALL-EMASNE)
Mention the FlorlBtw' Knehanee when writing

Narserymen, Seedsmen and Florists

Wishing to do business with
Europe should send for the

"HORTICULTURAL
....ADVERTISER"

This is tlie British Trade Paper, be-
ing read weekly by all Horticultural
traders ; it Is also taken by over 1000
of the best Continental houses. An-
nual subscription to cover cost of
postage, 75 cents. Address

EDITORS OF THE

H. A."

STANDARD FLOWER POTS!

Packed In email crates, easy to handle.
Price per crate
1500 2 In. poU In crate, |-1,88
1500 2W '• •• 5.25

15003W " •• 6U0

10OO3 •• '• 5.00

800 3« •' ■• 5.80

500 4 " " 4.50

3205 " " 4.51

144 6 " " 3.16

Seed pans same price aa pola.

of Cylinders for Cut Flowers. Hanging Haflket«, La%^n
Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off for casli with order.

HILFINCER BROS. POTTERY,

OR .. FORT EDWARD, N. V.

AtTGUBT ROLKKB A SoNB, New York Ageota,

52 Dby Stbzkt. Nbw York Citt.
Mention the FlorlBti" ExchanKe when writing

Price per crate

120 Tin. potato crate, »4.ai

60 8

3.HI

48 9

3.60

4810

4 80

2111

3.60

2412

4.8(1

1214

4.80

616

i.M

pola.

Send for price Itt-t

BRANCH WAKEHOllBESt
Keame/ and nnttilds Atena^f, Jfin«y City, V,9.
JmUoo 1i«. a re&non 61., Loof Island CU/, H. T.

Mention the FlorlatB' Kx.hHni;** wh>>n wit tn

Chllwell Nurseries. NOTTS. ENGLAND,
Mention the Plorleta' Exchanffe when writing.

Mention the FlorlsU' Exchange wh»'n wrltlPtt.

^i|iillil»iiniiitinmnntimiii»mimiiiuiiutiiiiiliiiiiimmi^

When prepariiig for the
Fall and Winter trade,
do not forget to use

JADOO FIBRE
and JADOO LIQUID I

The results will be astonish-
ing and profitable.

Our new Catalogue you will find
interesting and instructive.

THE AMERICAN JADOO CO., I

8(1 Fajrmount Ave.,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.

^mrmmmmiMmMiiiiiiiiiiiimimiMiiiiiiiiimmiKiiimii

Mention the FlorlaU* Kxchange when writing.

698

Xhb Florists* Excht^nge.

J. K. AI.I.BN,

WhotciaU Connmttsion Doater In

CUT r=I-Oin£ERS,

BT W. SStli Street, New York.

Orderi br mall or telenrkph promptly attended
to. Telephone Call. 383 SStta gt.

ROSES, Blue and White VIOLETS, Speclaltlet.

W. S. ALLEN,

■7 West aStb St., New York.

BLAUVELT & GUTTMAN,

36 W. 27th St., NEW YORK,

Msale him Msls

Conslgmnenta of flrst-clasB Btock solicited.

Orders by mall or ttlesraph receive tbe best of

attention, tg^ t^ao"^ 1463-18th St.

It FLOWER EXCHANCE

404-412 E. 34th St., N.Y., nttr Ferry.
Open every Morning at 6 O'clock a. m. for the

Sale of Cut Flowers.

This l8 not a commission house; the market 1

consists of Individual stands.

Wall Space for Advertising Purposes to Rent

J. DONALDSON, SECRETARY.

WM. H. CUNTHER,

Wholesale Florist

VIOLETS AND CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

ConsIgDmeniB Solicited.

30 West 29th St., New York.

Telephone, 2300— 38tb Street.

EDWARD C. HORAN,

Wholesale Florist

No. 49 W. 28th St.. New York.

The Bride, Mermet and American Beauty,
Specialties.

JULIUS LANG,

Wholesale Florist

63 WEST 30tli ST.

ConBlgnmenta Solicited. MEW YORK.

FRANK MILLANG,

Wholesale Commlssloa Dealer In

CUT FLOWERS

^ 408 E. 34th ST., NEW YORK CITY.
CntFlowerExcbange. Telephone Call, 1064-S8th.

HEADQUARTERS FOR SUMMER ROSES

Kalserin Augusta and Presldetit Carnot are the leaders

Tlie talKbest
grade of . . .

always on
liand • • .

A SI»ECIAI,TY,

JAMES McMANUS, 73» i^a'dT?.\°r«-.are. SOW.SOth St., NEW YORK.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchajige wheat writing.

McKELLAR & WINTERSON,

'Wholesale Commission Jobbers

In Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturers of Wire Work.

45, 47, 49 WABASH VENUE, - - CHICAGO, ILL.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND, wx^ox^es^x^b

CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

No. «7 Bromfleld St. and 18 Chapman Place, BOSTOW. MASS.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Namei Mid Varieties

New York

July 7. 189

Boaton

July 6. 18

A. Beautt, fancy —Bpeoial

*' extra

No.l

" Culls & ordinary

Bride

Bridesmaid

HoBte

Jacqueminot

S K. A. Victoria

•• La France, ordinary..

e *' extra

Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Plerpont Morgan

Niphetos

Papa Gentler

Perle

Souv. deWootton

OBC HIDS— Cattleyas

Cyprlpediums

Dendroblum formosum.

'* others

r Inf r grades, all colors.
M ( White....

c Standard J Pink

O VARIETIES) Red

35 ( Yel.&Var.

g •Fancy— j White ....

■-(The highest i P'°''

w grades of J 5 r ".^i; " "
C9 standard var) ( Yel.&Var.

I. Novelties

Adiantum

asparaodb

Callas

Daisies

g ladiolus

Lilies

Lily of the Valley

Mignonette— ordinary.. .

** fancy

P.«omES

Panbies

Smilax

SWKKT Peas

Philadelphia

July 6, 189(

10.00 to IS. (XI
4.00 to 8.0(
3.00 to
1.0(1 to

.60 to

.60 to
.... to

.75 to
3.00 to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
1.00 to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to 40.00
.... to
.... to
.... to

.35 to

.35 to

.35 to

.35 to

.35 to

.75 to

.75 to

.75 to

.76 to
1.50 to

.35 to
15.00 to 50.00
.... to

.15 to
2.00 to
3.0O to
1.60 to
.... to
.... to

i.ro to

.... to
8.00 to 12.0(1
.20 to .30
.... to
.... to
.... to

4.0(1
2.00
4.0(
4.00

i!6(i

4. 00
3.0(

3.ai

2.00

3.00

.60

.51

.6(1

.51

.5(1

l.sn

1.6

1.5(1

1.*

2.00

.61

.35
5.01
8. .50
2.ofi

2.0(1

16.00 to 25.00
12.00 to 15.0(1
6.00 to 10.0(1
2.00 to 5.01
1.00 to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
I.IO to
.... to
1.110 to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to

.40 to

.50 to

.50 to

.60 to

.60 to

.60 to

.75 to

.75 to

.75 to
1.00 to

.50 to
.... to 60.00
.... to
.... to
4.00 to
6.00 to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
10. iX) to 12.00

.25 to .40
to

.... to

.... to

4.0(1
4.0(

8.00
3.0(1
4.0(1

i'.OO

4.00

.6(1

.6

.61

.6(

.6(

.76

1.01

1.00

1.0(

1,50

1.00

6.00
8.01'
4.0(

Baltimore

July 5, 1898

10 26.00
to 18.00
10. 00 to 15.00
2.00 to 6.0(1
2.0(1 to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
2.00 to
4.00 to
.... to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to 60.00
16.00 to 20.00
.... to 35.00
.... to

.25 to

.75 to

.75 to

.75 to

.75 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
.... to

.75 to
35.00 to 60.00
.... to
.... to
2.00 to 4.00
5.00 to 10.01
2.00 to 4.00
.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to ....
13.00 to 15. «

.20 to .60

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to ....

6.0(1
6.00

6.00
3.0(1
6.01)

6!66

4.00

.35
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.60
1.5(1
1.60
1.5(

i'.OO

Buffalo

July 6. 1899

.... to

.... to

.... to

4 00 to

2.00 to

2.00 to

.... to

.... to

2.00 to

3.00 to

4.00 to

.... to

2.00 to

.... to

2.00 to

1.10 to

2.00 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.40 to

.60 to

.60 to

.60 to

.60 to

1.00 to

1.00 to

1.00 to

1.00 to

.... to

.... to

!5.0U to

6.00 to

.... to

3.00 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

l2.o:i to

.15 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

8.0(1
5.00
6.00

4.00
3.00
5.00

s'.od
3!66

2.0(
3.00

.60

.75

.76

.76

.75

1.60

1.60

1.50

1.51

i.'o'

75 0(1
8.01

2C.0O
.26

1.00
6.00

i.OO

i.OO

30.00 to 30.00
10.00 to 20.00
5.00 to 10 00
2.00 to 6.1KI
3.00 to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
.... to ....
.... to ....
.... to ....
2.00 to 3.00
.... to ....
.... to ....
.... to ....
.... to ....
.... to

.25 to

.60 to

.50 to

.50 to

.50 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
l.UO to
1.00 to
1.00 to

.75 to

>0.U0 to 60.00
.... to ....
.... to ....
3.00 to 5.00

4.00 to le.no

3.00 to 4.00

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to ....

10.00 to 15.01,

to ....

to ....

to ....

to ....

.50
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
2.011
2. CO
2.00
2,00
2,00
1.00

por Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see oar Oorre«pondence Oolamna.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,

'Vyiiolesa.le Florist

During the Summer Months, commencing July 3d, we will he open from
7.30 A. M. to 6.00 P. M.
.A.:LvI. EE-A-TTTIES a-iid. "V^.A.IjXjE'Z" O-u-r Specialties,
1612-14-16.18 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA. PA

PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO., LTD.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

THE NEW YORK GUT FLOWER CO.

119-121 West 23d Street,
I 12-1 14 West 24th Street,

IilipkoM 733- Wth. NEW YORK.

CONSIONMINTS SOLIOITID.

Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders.

Mention th. Florl.u" £xok&Dji» when wrltlns.

LONG DISTANCE PHONC
21S7.

CONSIGNMENTS
SOLICITED.

WRITE FOB PRICE LIST.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 705 Penn Ave., PITTSBURG, Pa

HOLTON a HUNKEL CO.,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Manutaclurtrt at Wire Dtslgni.

457 Milwaukee St. MILWAUKEE, WIS.

'Phono Mam 874, P, O, Box 103,

Wholesale Florists, j^ jobbers m

BRIDES.

}'

VM**^ SUPPLIES

^, I FLORISTS' VASES.

HortlcuHnrai Auctioneers.
84 Hawl(V $tr(bt. boston.

ini. F=.SHERIDKN

WholeiKle OomniU«loD Dealer In

CUT FLOWERS

39 West 28th St., New York.

Telephon., 314-38th St.

PRIOB LIST SINT ON APPLIOATION. I

faun H. TaAXMSLT.

OBAaLia BOHBITOB.

TRAENDLY & SCHENCK,

Wholesale Florists,

tl W. X8th n. Mi CUT FLOWER EXCHANSI,
NEW YORK.

Telephone Ml-ltth BL

I^T'Oonslgnments Solicited

JOHN YOUNG,

Wholesale Florist

51 WEST 28th ST.,

NEW YORK.
CYCAS PALM LEAVES Alway. on Hand.

HICKS & CRAWBUCK,
Wholesale Goinmission Florists,

no LIVINGSTON ST.,

Consignments Solicited, BROOKLYN, N, Y.

Elfniil H. Langlam,

CUT FLOWERS, STRICTLY WHOLESALE

19 Boerim Plici, BROOKLYN, N.Y.
Open to reoelvi Conalffnntents of
CHOICE FLOWERS at any lime.

THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.,
Wholesale Florist,

43 West 38th Street,

NEW YORK.

DUMONT & CO.,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

No. 1805 FUbert St., FhlUdelpUa.

'PBOITE, 8922 D.

C. A. KUEHN,

WHOLESALE FLORIST.

^ 1122 Pine St., St LooIb, Mo.

A COMPLETE LINE OF ITIBE DGSieifS.

CUT FLOWERS!

New England Headquarters for

AMERICAN BEAUTIES

Of which we make a epecialty.

WELCH BROS.,

15 PKOVTNCK ST., BOSTON, MASS.

Mention t^e Florin.' Exchan^. wben writing.

July 8,1899.

Thb Plorisxs' Exchkngb,

699

Headquarters in Western New York

FOli

ROSES. CARNATIONS

And all kinds of Seasonable Flowers.

GIVE n-^ WE

US y^m^ CAN

TRIAL ^^/-i- ^ VOU

WM.F. HASTING, JJ''»i«='if„„

481 Washington street, c.'TiTi

BulfalorN. Y. f""'*'

Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies & Wire Designs.

M»»ntlnn thP Florists' Exchange when writing.

FRED. EHRET,

Wholesale Florist

1403 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE,
PHILADELPHIA.

GEO. M. MOSS,
Wholesale Florist 1

32 South 17tli St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Long Distance 'Phone, 14330 D.

Consignments of choice ROSES, CARNATIONS,

VIOLETS Bollclted.

Fine VALLEY In stock at all times.

LEO NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist

17 N. JUNIPER ST.,

"^"^^^sSts A Philadelphia.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

BASSETT & WASHBURN,

Wholesale Dealers and Growers of

CUT FLOWERS

7S WABASH AVE., CHICAGO, ILL.

Greenhouses at Hinsdale, 111.

L. D. 'Phone at Chicago. Main 223.

L. 1). 'Phune at Hinsdale, No. 10.

1 KENNIGOTT BROS. GOMP&NY,

Wholesale Cut Flowers

42 and 44 E, Randolph Street,

CHICAGO, ILL.

WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY.

WIETOR BROTHERS.

erccKasoEa to
ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO.,

Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers

OFFICE AND SALBflBOOM,

51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO.

Headquart«re for AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

ST. LOUIS

Gut Flower Co.,

Wholesale Florists,

1332 PINE STREET

St. Louis, no.

Mention the Flnrlwt.' Kxrhanee when writing-

E. G. HILL & CO.

Wholesale Florists

RICHMOND, INDIANA.

Meatlon tb« Florleta' Exchance wben wtUIdk.

REINBERG BROS.

WHOLESALE GROWERS OF

CH^B with all IcaaifiK varieiies oi kusc:

, , X IV I «« a a« ^ M «* •>"» CARNATIONS. We art Headquar

U L i I O W 6 r S tcT. «or FINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES

''°°o°f°g"a"s salesroom, 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL

We can fill ail orders on short notice
with all leading varieties of ROSES
and CARNATIONS. We are Headquar-
ters for FINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

Mention tlw FtoiisU* Bxebanic* whan wrltlnK.

Ideas for Nineteen Hundred

CATALOGUE COVERS, DISPLAY CARDS AND EFFECTS,
2^ ORIGINALLY DESIGNED AND FINISHED IN NATURE'S

♦ TRUE COLORS. TO ORDER— DESIGNING. ^ jt ^ j»

CORRESPONDENCE INVITED.

LONG, PUBLISHER, BUFFALO, N. Y.

Mention the PIoriat»' Bx«hanr* wb»« writlmr

REED & KELLER

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

122 W. 25th Street,
NE^V YORK CITY.

Mention the Florlgta* Blxch>ng» when writing.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Names and Varieties

Chicago

July 6, 1898

A. Bbautt, fancy— special.

" extra

No. 1

" Culls & ordinary

Bride

Bridesmaid

Hoste

Jacqueminot

a K. A. Victoria

«» La France, ordinary...

O " extra

Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan.

Niphetos

Papa Gontier

Perle

Souv. de Wootton

OKCHIDS— Cattleyas

Cypripediums

Dendrobium formoaum..

'• others

C Inf'r grades, all colors.
M ( White....

c Standard ) Pink

5 Varieties"! Red

S ( Yei.&Var.

g •Fancy— ( White ....

■- (The highest ) E'"''

« grades of 1 5™-';;"-
C9 standard »ar) I Yei.&Var

L Novelties

Adiantcm

ASPARAOnS

Callas

Daisies

Gladiolos

Lilies

Lily oe the Valley

Miononette— ordinary.. . ,

" fancy

P.s;ONiE8

Pansieb

Smilax

Sweet Peas

18.00 to 20.00
12.00 to 15.00

St. Louis

July 3, 1890

6.00 to
2.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
,... to
.... to
... to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to

.40 to
1 ,00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
1,00 to
1,50 to
1 .50 to
1.50 to
2,00 to
.... to

.75 to
40,00 to 50.00
.... to

.25 to .511
4,00 to 6.0(1
6,00 to 12.00
3.00 to 4.00
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
.... to
10.00 to 16.0(1

.30 to .40
.... to
..,, to
.... to

1,00
5,0(1
4.00
4.00

6.00

5,00

3.00

1,50

1.60

1.60

1,50

1,75

1

1.1 f>

3.W

i!6(i

4.00

Cincinnati

July 3, 1899

.... to

.... to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
3.00 to
.... to
,.,. to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
.... to
..., to
,... to
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.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
1.60 to
1.50 to
1,60 to
1.60 to
.,,. to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
10,00 to
.15 to
.... to
.... to
.... to

6.0(1
6.0CI

5.00

4.00

.76
1.00
1.00
l.«'
1.0('
2.00
2.00
2. CO
2,00

i!6(i

16.01

Milwaukee

July 3, 1899

,... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
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,... to
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.... to
,... to
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2.00 to
.... to
,.,. to
,... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.50 to
,... to
.... to
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,... to
.... to
.... to
8,00 to
3,00 to
.... to
.,,, to
.,,. to
.... to
10.00 to
... to
.... to
..., to
.... to

3.00
3.00

3.00

3.00

.60
1,00
1.00

.75

i'.JS
1.5('

10,00
4.00

3.00

13.60
.25

Toronto

July 5, 181

.00 to 25.00
,00 to 18,00
,00 to 12,611

fO to
.00 to
.00 to
...to
...to
.00 to
...to
...to
...to
.00 to
...to
...to
...to
,00 to
...to
...to
...to
...to
...to
.75 to
,75 to
,75 to
,75 to
,75 to ..„.
,50 to 2,00
.50 to 2,00
,60 to 3.00
,60 to 3,00
.50 to 3.00
.76 to
... to
... to
... to
1,00 to
... to
,... to
..,. to
... to
.... to
,,., to ....
.... to 16.00
.... to
.... to
,... to
.... to

1,00
5,0C

s.m

1.00

6.00

4.00

1.0(
l.Wl
1.00
1.00
1.00

1.00

!26

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.... to
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.... to
1,00 to
1,00 to

,60 to

to

.... to
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.60 to
1.00 to
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.60 to
1.00 to
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.30 to
1.00 to

.60 to

.60 to

.60 to
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.... to
.... to
.... to
l.Oo to

6.00
6,00
4.00

6.00
6.00

4.00
6.00
S5.00

.60
1.50
1.00
1,00
1,00

1.50
to 20.00
to ....

to
.... to
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.... to
4.00 to
.... to
.... to
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8.00

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see onr Correspondence Oolnmns.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

"W". BC-

ELLIOTT,

Mention the Florlata'

OUR JULY OFFER

CUT STRINGS, 8 to 10 ft.
long, 50c. per string.

Shipped to any part of the country.
- IODC±g3=LtOXL, Js/LSbSS.
Eichange when writing.

IMMORTEI.I.ES, red, white and blue, or purple,
J2.50 the dozen bunches ; yellow, $2.00 the dozen,
CAPE FI.OWEKS, alb.lKJc; Belected, f lid a lb.
CYCAS liEAVEM, prepared as to Bize, at ai. 40. 50,
60. 65, 711 and fflj CM the pair. WHEAT HllEA VEfS,

flat, at |2-0n. »2.70. *3,IX), |1.8n. teoiv $7,20 the dozen, CYCAS WREATHS, Imported, METAL, FLO II At,

WREATIIS. French, WIRE FKAMES, Fifteen per cent, special discount on Fifteen Dollar orders.

CEOIETERY BOUQUET IHH,DEUS, of tin. painted green, the dozen at 70 cts. and 90 cte. Ten per

cent for cnsb with order. See our trade list mailed on application.

Mention this paper. AUCUST ROLKER & SONS, 52 Dey St., New York.

ESTABUSHED
, 1866

ENIL

SUCC.™ N,5TEFFENS.
STErFERSBROi

CELERY PLANTS

Extra strong transpiantetl plaiits.WliIte Flume, HarU
well's Perfection and Ulant I'aHcal, $a.UO per IWO.

tW Casli with order.
WM. ilERZOO, MorriNiown* N. .1.

Mention the IHorlBtJi' Ezchange when writlnK.

Galax Leaves.

CHAS. H. RICKSECKER, LInvllle, N. C.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

YOUNC ROSES, 125 PER 1000

strong plants, 2^ Inch pots,
1U,00U nlETEOIlrS.
10,000 ItltlltE.S and 'MAIDS.

THE FLORAL EXCHANGE NURSERIES,

EDGELY, BUCKS CO., PA.
Mention tb. Florists' Bxch&ng. whwi writing.

HORTICILTURAL

Correspondence
Invited

AUCTIONEERS

CLEARY & CO.,

60 VESEY STREET, NEW YORK.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

MICHEL PLANT -
BULB CO.

ST. LOUIS, MO. ■

■ ■■■■■■■»■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■

Mention tha Florists' ETchang. when wrltlnc.

GOT FLOWER BOIES

Three awards for superiority.
Send for illustrated list. . . .

EDWHBDUDOGKEB

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

Manufacturers.

16 & 18 N. 5th SI.

Philadelphia, Pa.

Mention tlw Florlatc* Exchange whan vrltlnir.

ADOO FIBRE and
ADOO LIQUID

Vill do all that is cliiined
If Intelligtnlly Ustd »<« .>*

^TRY THEM!

Mention tlie Florlats' Eichanjfe when wrlt)Q*<

lifllHI LEPVES

AND

LeuGottoe Sprays

FOR SPRING AND SUMMER USE

Write for prices to

HARLAN P. KELSEY,

""B^uMdrnT' Boston, Mass.

Mention the FlorlsU' Bxchonge when writing.
.. .THE .. .

ENGVGlOPf Dll OF GIRDEIIIIIG,

A Complete Dictionary of Cul-
tivated Plants, flowers. Etc.

BY T. Vf. SANDERS, F. R. H. S., EDITOR OF
" AMATEUR GARDENING," LONDON.

Description.?, with Popular and Techni.
cal Names of Plants, Date of Introduc-
tion, Number of Species in Cultivation,
How Propagated, Suitable Soil, Proper
Temperature, Time of Planting, &C'.

Crown 8vo., cloth, gilt lettered, 43.5 pages.
Price, delivery included, $1.75. Address
your order to

A. T, DE LA MARE Ptg. and Pub. Co. Ltd.

p. 0. Box 1697, New York City.

700

Thb F^LORISTS' Exchknge.

FOR GREENHOUSES

WATER

RICHMOND
HEATERS

STEAM

■^ \ 85 CENTER ST.,
^ ' NEW YORK.

RICHMOND STOVE CO.

NORWICH, CONN.

Mention the Florists' Exchftng^-'when wrttlng

INTERNATIONAL HEATER CO.

237 WATER ST., NEW YORK
BOSTON, *7 UNION ST. CHICAGO, 86 E. LAKE ST.

S;Ve"« BOILERS ""GREENHOUSES

Over SO years' experience. Write for Catalogue.

Mention the Plortote' Exchange when writioK.

EXCLUSIVELY

A Greenhouse Heater.

Specially adapted for the work. Easy
to erect. Simple in operation. Eco-
nomical as to consumption of fuel.
Send for catalogue and list of prices.

MYERS & CO.

(Established 1849.)

I5I8-I520 So. 9th St., Philadelphia.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

GLASS

FOR GREENHOUSES, GRAP-
ERIES, CONSERVATORIES,
AND HOTBEDS.

VANHORNE, GRIFFEN & CO.,

GLASS

french and American Glass. **» iVt^JlMJS^M"!"' NEW YORK

\1..nii--n the Fluristii' Exchange when yrttlns.

EVERV KI.OIH8T WW A Tl
oofclit to INSVRE f~l Z\ I I
BIS GLASS aijralnst 1 lX^Xl-<

TOB PiETIOrLABS ADDBKB8

JOHN G. ESLER, SecW^ Saddle River, N.J.

Mention the FIorlBts' Exchange when wrltlnn

SUMMER IN WINTER

By Usins

Standard Greenhouse Boilers

One cent gets our Catalogue,

GIBLIN & CO., = Utica, N. Y.

>f^'.r«'>» fho P'lnrlwfB' Fw.'-hane'o when wrIMne

GLASS

For Greenhouses, Qraperies,
Hotbeds, Conservatories,

and all other purposes. Get cub Fio-
UBBs BBFOBE BUYING. Estimates freely
given.

N. COWEN'SSON,
392-94 W. Broadway, New York.

M^Titlon [hp TnorlaLB' Eichange wheo wrltlnit

RUBBER HOSE

For Florists, Seedsmen ....
Nurserymen, Gardeners, Etc.

M inch .Special Hose |2ll.lXI per lOO feet.

Mioch 7 ply IS.fiO per 100 feet.

3| inch 6 ply ^2.!>0 per 100 feet.

H inch 7 ply 12.1)0 per 100 feet.

% inch 4 ply 10.00 per 100 leet.

H inch 4 ply and 5 ply 10.00 per 100 feet.

Made in 35 feet or 50 feet lengths.

Couplings attached, ready for use.

Manufacturers' Rubber Co., New York City.

4.5 VESEY STREET.

PIPE

Wronght Iron Pipe, TbItcs, Cooks, Fit-
tings, etc., for Steam and Hot Water ;
Rubber Hose, Pumps and Well Points.

WM. H. KAY. 42 Dey St., New h±

VALVES

IHI.' Kxohanig^ a hen wnllriK

Water Every Day in^the Year for
Flowers and Lawns when . . .

Rider o*^ Ericsson Hot Air Pumps

are used. Nearly 25,000 sold during the past 25
years. Prices reduced. Send to nearest office
lur catalogue "X."

Rlder=Ericsson Engine Co.,

22 Cortlandt St., New York. | 86 Lake Street. CblcaEo.
239 Franklla Street. Boston. *) N. 7th St., Phlladelf>htft
ti9-» Craig St., Montreal, P.Q I 22 A Pitt St.. Sydney. N.S.W.
Tenlente-Rey 71, Havana, Cuba.

U^ntlnn thp Florint*' 'K»''hHnti»' wh^n wrltlnc

MASTICA

FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES.

Proven saperlor to patxy iiioaier tu apply and etays on.

Not affected by extremes of weatber. Endorsed by
i prominent florists. Send for deecrlptlve circular of
1 iViastlca and lYIastlca Glazing Machines.

F. 0. FIERCE C0.,^ii'-„"lX„';;"t",'-N8wYork.

nl VeDtllati

...HAS POSITIVELY NO EQUAL FOR...

STRENGTH, DURABILITY and NEATNESS.

Guaranteed for 10 years. Has a solid wheel and shaft cast in
one (malleable Iron). No slipping on Line Shaft as the case with
all others. Catalogue free.

Mention this paper.

.E. HIPPARD, Younestown. Ohio.

For Greenhouse Heating.

21 SIZES FOR STEAM. 21 SIZES FOR HOT WATER.

Kanging in capficity from .500 to 30,000 square f(^el ol' e.xposuro.
I( you want to save money. If you want something up-to-date.
If you want the best, write to us. .. ..

DEAN BOILER CO., 89 Pearl Street, Boston, Mass.

Mpntinn the Flnrlntg' Kxcban^e when wrltlne

For''Calkinff

Cast Iron

Pipe.

For
Stopping
Ijeaks*;:

SMOOTH ON JOIHTS
SMOOII OH GISTIIIGS

SMOOTH ON MFG. CO.,

S47 Communipaw Ave.. JERSEY CITY, N.^J.

Vbeelaitd Tompkins, B. S., Chemist and Manager.

Erans Inprored Cbillesge

Holler bearing eel'-olllug devise,
automatic stop, solid link cbaln
makes the IMPROVED CHAL-
LENGE ttie most perfect appa-
raliia in the market.

Write for catalogue and prices
before placing your ordtre elee-
wliere.

Quaker City Machine Co.\

KICHMONI>. IM).

■lntF' Fxf'banef' wh»»n wrlfln*

CYPRESS

IS MUCH MPRE DURABLE THAN PINE.

\SASH BARS

UP Toiz FEET >" LENGTH or LOlfGER.

CfREENHOUSI

AND OT>|EB BUILDIN6 MAjfeRIAL.

5eft(j\for our Illuatrdted BooK
"CYP|RES5 LUMBERAKofrsUjSES."

Send rorSur Special Greenhouse-cfrculsr.

THE/^.T STeart;v5 |umbeil- (b.,

J

Mention the Florletw' Exchange when <>rUiDg

.THE.

fiorton Side Feed Boiler

SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR

GREENHOUSE HEATING.

YOU WANT THE BEST.

.WE HAVE IT.

Send for Catalogue and investigate for yourself.

GORTON & LIDGERWOOD CO.,^

96 Liberty Street, New York.

■ HOT-BED

; GREENHOUSE

\ VENTILATOR

• GULF CYPRESS BARS

S GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

wmi.

mates and Catalogues

Ciieerfully Furnished.

WHOLESILE.

MANUFACTURED BY

S.JACOBS & SONS,

Office. 406 W. 13th St.. New York. '
Factory Storerooms, Borougii of Queens, N.Y.

Mention the Florlaui' Exch^jige when writing.

UenttuD the KlorlHts" Exchange when writing.

July S. 1899.

THe F=L.ORiSTS* Exchange.

701

VENTILATING
APPARATUS EOR
FLORISTS

Low Cost-Satisfaction Guaranteed

Send 5 cts. postage to New York Office for latest catalogue of Greenhouee Heating
and Ventilating AijparatuH. Seinl for estimates on Cypress Qreenhouse Haterial, also
tor our Patent Iron Qreenbouie Construction. Send for circutarH of Hotbed Sash and
Frames.

We Make Special Greenhouse PUTTY— Price on Application.

LORD & BURNHAM CO.

Horticultural Architects and Builders
NEW YORK OFFICE : GENERAL OFFICE and WORKS:

St. James BIdg. B'way & 26th St, Irvington-on-Hudson, N. Y.

Mention th» Florlata* Kxchajiy whan wrltinc.

6IIEEIIH0DSE HEIITIIIII flND VE)ITILgTI)l6,

Horticultural Architecture and Building. -.

pitching^^Go

ESTABLISHED 1844.

233 Mircar Strist, - NEW YORK.

SEMD 4C. POSXAGB FOR

Kieulliiii tn* KIcnsEEl

FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS.

NINETEEN SIZES.

Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus.

RoBehouses, Greenhouies. Etc., of IroB
Frame Construction erected complet*
or the Structural Iron ^Vork ship-
• ped ready for erection,

' Iron Frame Benches with the

^- "Perfect Drainage Bench Til«"

•r Slate Tops.

ILCVBTRATED CATAL,OGi;E.

t!,&coange wneo writing

IF YOU WANT A

GOOD SASH LIFT

For a Very Little Money Get

THE

■ DEPARTURE."
^VENT)L(\TIN& /^PPilflNCE.^

For DeBcrlptlve Catalogue Send to

J. 0. CARMODY, EVANSV1LLE, IND.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing

m imiTlSB IPPJEITDJ

FOB PAETICDLAE8 ADDRESS

E. A. ORMSBY, Melrose, Mass.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress.

BEST GRADES. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP.

A.DIETSCH&CO.sHEP'p<lfD'kvECHIGAGO,ILL

Mention the Florlsta' Bxchan^ when writing.

1/3 OF YOUR MONEY SAVED

BY BUYING NEW UP-TO-DATE

Cable and Pipe Ventilators, Soil Sifters, Insecticiile Mixers.

^•-SEND FOR NEW ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE."*?^

A. Q. WOLF Ic BRO., Dayton, Ohio.

Mention the Florlata' Exehange when writing.

GLASS

We carry the largest
stock of Greenhouse
Glass in New York.

We make a specialty
of I6x24s and can
make special prices.

„ SELECTED BRANDS IN FRENCH AND AMERICAN.

UOLBROOK BROTHERS, 85 to 89 Beekman St., New York.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

HOTHOUSE GLASS

All Sizes a Specialty.

C. S. WEBER & CO.

4 Desbrosses Street, New York.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrtling.

412 TO 422
iWWTHORNEAV.
CHICAGO. ILL,

Mention the Florlsta' Exchanre wh«*n vrir^n.

Greenhouses Built and Heated

Economically and Perfectly by

HENRY W. GIBBONS,

138 LIBERTY STREET,
ISE'W VORK.

EXPERT ADVICE AND PLANS FUKNISHED. ESTIMATES FREE.

M»ntlop th« Florlatj' Bxchange whwi writing

On Your Coal Bills

IF YOUR HOUSES ARE HEATED BY
A FURM\N BOILER.

Send fir larze illustrated Catalogue,
Florists' Edition. Let us make you
an estimate FREE.

THEHERENDEENMFG.GO.

Home Office:

50 Fay St., Geneva, N. Y.

New England Office:

54 Oliver St., Boston.

Mention paper.

THOS. W. WEATHERED'S SONS,

ESTABLISUED 18-59.

KOmUlIUilALAMTEClSandSUIlDERS

E

and VSNIILATING APPARATUS,

Greenhouses, etc.,©rected complete of our

Patent Iron Frame Construction or of

Wood and Iron combined or Wood alone.

HOT-eeO SASM. FRAMES. &C.

IMPROVED SECTIONAL BOILER,

Is'M Model. For Water or Steam Heating.

A FEW POINTS CLAIMED FOR THIS BOILER.

Slmpllcltv of con=tructlon ; Sectional lieaders ; Sec-
tional asn pit; Maximum vertical circulation: Minl-
tnum friction ; Direct or Indirect draft ; Smoke-box on
front or haclc; h'apldlty of water circulation; Easily
cleaned In every part; Grates on level with fire door
npenlBg; Greatest amount of boiler surface exposed
to radiant heat; Heating surfaces bo arranged In flre-
lios that tlie hot gaBes must strike every part before
entering ccmbuBtron chamber.

Also CONICAL BOILERS, seven sizes and SELF-FEEDINQ BOILERS, two
sizes for small conservatories.

SeDd 4 cents for Catnlogiie <;reenhou8e Construction or Greenhouse Heating.

Office: 46 & 48 MARION ST., (New Elm St.,) NEW YORK.

McBtlOB th* norlsU' Bxchuic* whtn wrltlni.

SECTIONAL VIEW.

702

The Florists' Exchkisge.

July 8, lbO&.

Mention tlw nortate'

FRESH TOBICCO
STEMS !

$1..>0 pel* bale ol
300 lbs.

W. C. BECKERT,

Seedsman,

ALLEGHENY. PA.

Blxchange when writing

Ecbeveria Secuuda Glaiica, $3.00 per 100; $25.00

Smilax, from 2 Inch pots, «2.00 per 100; $15 per 1000.
CoHiiioe, Klondike, from t Incb pots, 50c. per doz

•' red and white, ^%m per lOU,

Chrreaniliemuitis, Bergruann, Major Bonnaffon.

Merry Monarcb. Modesto, $2.00 per ICO. from 2i-s

iDCh pots; W. H. Lincoln, $3.00 per 100.
Scarlet Saee. strong, 3 In. pot plants. $4.00 per 100.
■^^I'tJ! *"•*!■* Vfilchii, strong. 4-Inch pot plants,

«l.50perdoz.: $lO0Uperl0O.
Ornc rpii I iid i vi sa, strong plants, 4-lncb pots, $2 00

per doz.; $12. UO per 100.
AMparasus Spren^eri, from 2J^ In. pots, 50c. doz-

C. EISELE, I I th & Jefferson Sts. Phila.Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

OUn NEW WHITE CMHIIION

Is one ol Ibe Best on ibc market.

Large flower very strong stltT alenj. stands erect,
riuwer when first open lias a very delicate sbade of
plQk, when full open Is a perfect white. Is free from
rust. H»s fine clove scent. We have tried It for three
years Will put It on the market the coming season.
It 18 the tiest white carnation we have ever grown

L06AN AVE. GREENHOUSES, Danville, III.

Wholesale Florist 8.
Mention the FlorlBta' Exohanre when writing.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

The following varieties still left. Stock is going fast
let us have your order before It Is too late. Send for
list of other varieties.

EARLV VARIETIES.

*'™"*; '^■""'•tyS- ?-'""'*"■'• M- ""e Mont-

■norf. lUrH. II. Kobinson, Iviiry, Glory

ol tbe I'acific, I>lariou Henderson.

»3,00 per lOo.

MIDSEASON TO LATE.

?,"""■,.•>''«■•'■; : $5.00 per 100

Blrs. C. H. Peiree 500 ••

Aiitaiitn Glory " 5 iiO "

VeuuHylvnnia 6 00 "

BIrs. II. Weeks 3.00 ••

Merry X mas tjOO •<

Riilde'i Wedding 4.00 •■

Wm. H. Lincoln 300 '•

^evius 300 <•

^\''f\ *• .T.- Murdock x:;::: soo ••

Oolden Plume 300 ••

*-. Ilallledoiize 3(10 "

Wajor Bonunl/bn 3 00 "

H WEBER & 30NS, Oakland, Md.

Mentl.n the Florlnti,' Eiehange when writing

SOLID OXJT.

Field Plants In Tiaatity ready in Sept.
Write for pr.ces aad varitties. . . .

JOS. RENiRD, Unionville, Chester Co., Fa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

■ H

■ F. Dorner & Sons Co. S

I CARNATIONS 5

■ LA FAYETTE, IND. ■

■ ■

Mention the FlorlBls' Exchange when wrltlDc

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

From 2 Inch pots, for Jnoe and July planting.

6000 Novelties for 1899 at very moderate prices.

2000 Enropean Novelties, at $10.C0 per 100.

2000 New Varieties of 189S, at $4 00 per 100.

2i3.000 Standard Varieties, at $2.50 per 100.

List of Varieties on Application

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

F. & F. NURSERIES

Wholesale
(•rowers.

TREES AND PLANTS In full assortment.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

SPRINGFIELB,
NEW JERSEY.

Trade Catalogue
Free.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio,l

Desire to call the attenlion of Florists and Nurserymen to Ih.ir 4U acres of '

HARD'V ROSK8, 'heireomnlpteaswrlmcnt of FRl'ITaLdORM x.tntt-nf km
TREES and SHRUBS, and their 44 G r~ ,h„,ses of ROSES ^

PAUMS, FICVS, FERNS, ETC. "•"="=•=••

Correspodence and personal inspection solicited. Trade List and Oa'alogues free.

Mention the Florlati-' Exchange when writing

FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL

rOR ORCHARD AND OARDEM

Dl.fr'll'' °"P«»> Shrubs, Climblne PlanU.

Roses. Everereens, Hardy Plants. P^Snles^

l^rK«t and cholce.t coujctlon.ln Amirtei

^ BEST NOVELTIES

Descriptive lUuBtrated Catalogue tree

^ELLWANCER & BARRY

MOUNT HOPE nurseries: Roche"" V V.
B^tfty-nlntll Tear. «'*

■

WM. MURPHY ■■■

\ Wholesale Gariiatioi)(}fower \

s ■

■
■■■

STATION F

CINCINNATI, OHIO

■
■ ■■

Mention the FlorlstB' Bxchaug.- when writing

YODIIi GHBySiTHEiniS

Now limited to a few best commercial
varieties Orders filled only it pur-
chaser allows my own selection of
varieties, at $3.00 per 100.

J. G. EISELE, - Philadelphia, Pa.

20th AND ONTARIO STS.
VTentlon the Florlata' Exchange when Writing.

EVERGREEN!

An IIM.WEKSE STOCK of both lar^e

and small sined Evergreen Trees, in
great variety. Also Ever]i:reen Sbrubs.

COERESPONDBNCB SOLICITED.

THEW.H.MOONCO.MorrisvfJIe Pa.

Mention the Flonsta' Exchange when writing

PEACH AND PLUM TREES delTer%'^,9

H.^i'"'?!'''',""?,'''*''" "o* »' 'ow Wholesale rates. All
desirable leading varieties of PEA CHEW old and
new, m fruiting orchards. Have th1 new Triumph,
Greensboro, and Sneed fruiting. Buds can be
supplied In season at low rates

^riSU]^''^'' ".,°'=.'' "' I'l.UW TREES, all on plum
roots, one and two years. Buds can be supplied of
an tbe",^',H,"'"f™'" hnrserles or orchard trees. Have
K..,,"'Vl'*.'"°S„''''P''"'=''e varieties. Abundance, Bur
Sis. b^ j"";"'' ^'""'!"Sl wmard and others; aljo the
new Red June and wickson in good supnlv
Usual supply also of Agparngus Roots to offer.

ALEX. PULLEN,Miiiord Nurseries, Miiford, Del.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing!

MenOoB the HlorlBtj' Bxehajige when wrlUnir

VEGETABLE PLANTS

HARDY PIIMKSw^ MajeBty, Souv. de Sale, GertrudW F Gale

■ ■m%B^l r-||«rx.9 Wilmer, 2J^ inch pots, $4.00 per 100. 331 ^.^j,,

VIOLETS <^''°'Pj'«"' ,K"«£a°. California. Shoenbrun, Luxonnc '

■ • ^"^ ■- ^ ■ ** cess of Wales, $3.00 per 100; 2% inch plants.

THE COIS-ARD & TOfiES COWPAJiV. West ftro^.^,

Pa.

HOW TO GROW CHRYSANTHEMUMS

V:^.nTitVr.fot'v^^t^- Bt ^^^''^f^^^^^'Z "L^'^^Sy contribnted by many of the
instructions for each mont^h ^^l^X^^^^ ^C^^^.^.'^'4r'S^^tl\^,^.%1^k sW^^VS.'

"""""•"' "" AMERICAN QARDENINQ. 133 Liberty Street. New York

Mention the FlorUU' Exchange when wrlUM '

i'^^MMsltiTirHARRi^^

3 y''''5''^*'o'<'® w<?"curedbulbsof EREESIA TRUE RFPRAOT. ».„. W"
^ from our own grower. Vellow dowers have bee™refullfr^g^^'^?t''ofthe*St^c'k' B-

GHOICE SIZ€ and FIRST QUAUTIT. Wnte for Prices and sampled

HARRISII ~

i

Very choice well cured bulbs of EREESIA TRUE REERAo-r< ».„.
from our own grower. Ve_llow dowers have beeT^ref ullf r^g^^'^^t'^of the'St^c*'

"ST QUAUTir. y

Sample Lots Ready. Write for Samples and
Prices on Bulbs to Arrive July 17

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE. ^^"v^oVl^^la^ell

m

SPECIALTY:

Floral Metal
Designs j^Ji

***

jlentlon the Florlete' Exchange when wrlUmr.

Florists' SDwiies.

SPECIALTY:

Prepared J^ jft
Cycas Leaves.

Specialty ; Wheat Sheaves.

***

A. HERRMANN,

• . . WRITE FOB CATALOGUE.
404, 406, 408. 410, 412 East 34th Street,
NEW YORK CITY.

IfenUon the BnorletJ'

Manufacturer of Metal Floral Designs. ..
Importer and Dealer in Florists' Supplies!

Exchange when wrltlos.

EXTRA STRONG FIELD-GROWN
^,^ , PLANTS.

'Siy 'ER HendcrBon's Snowball, $1.50 a 1000.
in variety, 80 eta. per 1000.
TOMATO, Stone, Beauty, 80 cts. per 1000.
TOMATO, Large transplanted, $1.50 per 1000.
ENDIVE, Green curled, 80 cts per 1000.

J. C. SCHMIDT, . Bristol, Pa.

Mention the Floriat.' Exchange when writing

VEGETABLE PLANTS

''^i;^''^' ^'^ Plume, Golden Self.Blanchlng
•'^"^,5° -"l S?'' """="■ varieties, strong plants 15c
per 100; $1.00 per 1000. U by mill, add ifc pS'lOa '

''*n ?^'',F' \ Shccesslon, Early Summer, Flat
SSh'^''| '5';"™5«»'i Savoy, and other varieties, strong
field plants, 15c ner 100; $l 00 a lOOO; $8.50 a lo.oSf
If by mall, add 10 cents per 100. iv.uwj.

Write for Special Price on 50,000 to 100,000 lots.

TOMATO, Livingston's Stone, Favorite, Paragon
Beauty, Brlnton's Best and other varieties 15c

CHRYSA NTHEMUMS, '^d'Sorlt^hSl^:^

CASH WITH ORDER.

R.ViKGENTJR & SON, Whits Marsli, Md

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing

P. OUWERKERK

1123 Summit Ave., Jersey City, N. J.

Just received from our Holland Nurseries

RHODODENDRONS, AZALE«S,

SPIR/EA JAPONIC*, LILIUIW SPECIOSUM

P/EONIES, BLEEDING HEART

POT GROWN LILACS, HVDRANGEAINSORTS.

CLEMATIS and H. P. ROSES, in the best sorts.

PRICES MODERATE
Mention the Flortets' Exchange whet, writing.

PLANTS

CELERY PLANTS

W^'Se^S"(^;'an''t''t?.'Hrrt',°af|'lUe^I^""^"°^-

CUSTAV PITZOIUKA, Bristol. Pa

Mention the Florlat»- Exchange when writing.

Tomato. Cab-
basre. Celery,
Pepper, Etc.,
cheap In large
lots. Price List Free.

J. S. LINTHICUM,

Woodwardsville, A. A. Co., Maryland.

Mention the IHorlWi.' Eiehange when writing.

SPECIMEN

Evergreen Trees

For Tubs and Vases for Deccratipn.

CHAS. B HORNOR * SON.

Horticulturists and Nurserymen, MT. HOLLY, N.J.

Mention the Florlate' Exchange when wrlUng

AZALEA AMENA

One of the best dwarf, hardy
early flowering shrubs. Excellent
forcing plant. Well rooted plants,

SIMUEL C. moon, MorrisYille, -c.

Mention the Florlate"

M'OLKUTlKia

5,000 Berberis Vulgaris

tk°22 Berberis Vulgaris Purpurea

10,000 Berberis Thunbergii

Prices and sizes on application.

T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass.

Mention the Florlat.' Exchange when writlne.

CLEMAXIS

SPECIAL OFFER OF YOUNG PLANTS.

„£i'V''? "J'.J' °°' ,"'5' growing a few Clematis for vour

fleld.grown stock. 1 offer a choice lot of young plaits-

^0forllTn^,l"««7m°°■^,lif^'''°''»'f'«°^y°^^^^^^^
oiiiT.'iPL*^' •"•'""' 100. 25 at 100 rates.

SMI LAX f,";o'=B. year old plants, that will give
«1 no ner!Sf,'°f?.*t°'' """'"BM once. 3 Inch pots.
SJ.OOperlOO; 2>4 Inch pots. Si f., 50 per 100.

F. A. PALLER, Bloomington, III.

Mention the Florlete' Kxehenge when wrlUng.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

Largest Stock in The Country.

All goods up-to-date and of superior quality,
^fr new o\ F"'""'" »"<' otber"^ information.
Ph^e'trSo^nly*'"*^"^ '"■" °° application to

NEW CAPE FLOWERS !

Price on Application.

H. BAYERSDORFER &. CO.,

BO, 62, B4, 66 N. Fourth St.. PHILflOELPHIA, PA.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Bucks n.

, Co., ra.

Exchange when writing.

We are a straight shoot and ainv to groio into a vigorous plant.

A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GBNERAU

VOL. XI. NO. 28

NEW YORK, JULY IB, 1899.

One Dollar Per Tear

L

m TABS, FOB . . .
LBWK DEGOBHTIOli

Just Coming into Bloom and Beginning to Show Color.

FINE KOR JUCV AISD AUGUST BLOOniNG.

AVe offer a fine lot ot extra large plants growing in half-barrels of OTAKSA and
CYANOCLAVA — mostly Otaksa — with from 25 to 40 blooms each, and a few
THOMAS HOQQ, the white hj-drangea, with from 75 to 80 blooms each.

PRICE, $5.00 EACH.

We would also call attention to our large stock of

STAI>«DARDS

BAY TREES

PVRAMIDS

We offer fine plants about 2'^ ft. in diameter at $10.00 each; larger, heavier
jilanta, 3 ft. in diameter, at $15.00 each. We have also some extra heavy standards
very large and flue, with splendid heads about 4 ft. in diameter, at $30.00 each.

FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA

NOW
READY

We offer a flue stuck of Bermuda-grown bulbs, which are much better than the
California or French bulbs. The California crop, on account of the very unfavorable
season, a long drought having prevailed, is short. The Bermuda stock is particu-
larly fine this year. We offer extra quality bulbs at $5.00 per 1000 or selected
bulbs, very fine, at $7.50 per 1000. The earlier these are planted, the better
they do.

RnV^srlfof BERMUDA BUTTERCUP OXALIS

EXTRA LARGE BULBS, SELECTED, SS.OO per lOOO.

It you have not already placed your order for ROMAN HYACINTHS, PAPER
WHITE NARCISSUS. VON SION NARCISSUS, or other Dutch Bulbs, LILY

OF THE VALLEY, Etc, send us a list of your wants, stating quantities wanted
and varieties, and we will be glad to submit special quotations by return mail.

F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytowfl=on=fludson, N. Y.

Mention th« Floriitj' Kxehanxe wb»n wrttlnc

A Standard Trade Telegraph Code.

f

% Arnold's Telegraph Code

A FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN

>|\ AND ALLIED INDUSTRIES.

^ Containing all Trade Commercial Phraseology.

A Compiled by Wni. E Arnold, t^'lesraph

m code exjiert. expreMHly for the Ffnrlsts'

^ Esrhani^t'ior theuHeand benefit ol Florists

^ and Nurserymen. We have no hesitation

4S in elainiiag for thiw book that It Is the

/ti most uet-ful and serviceable volume ever

/ft issued for the trade.

2; PRICE, $2.50. NOW READY.

The Standard Work on Violets. ^

Commercial Violet Culture. |

BY B. T. GALLOWAY, ^

Chief, Divlelon of Vegetable PliyeloIoRy aud Path- iy

ology, U.S. Uept. of Agriculture, Waslilngton, D.C. ^

This work la thoroughly practldal and fully dla- w

CU8 69 VarlellcB and their Origin, Ke<iulrein«DtH for Wf

Success, Construct on. Heating, yulls, M;inureg ^

and Fertilizers, Propagation. Selection. Planting, JK

Watering, Cleaning and Feeding. Picking. Itunch- S?

Ing and Slarketlng. Diseases Insect Enemies. Cost yf

of Producing the Crop, Ptoflts. etc. The Illustra- W

tlons Include Working I>ra vlngs of Model Violet Vl^

Houses, Plana for Complete Heatlug Syatenis, yfjt

Methods of Handling Soil, Preparing the Beda, kU

Packing for Shipment; the Character of the X

More Important Diueasea, etc., etc. JK

PKICE, gl.50. X

A Quartette of Valuable Trade Books

Each and every one of them written especially tor the trade by recog-
nized experts. Every florist should havealibrary; three of these books
should be in It; the fourth on his desk. Orders received and filled by

A. T. Delaware Ptg. & Pub. Co. Ltd., Pnblishers," ?i,r New York

The Standard Work on Aquaticulture.

THE WATER GARDEN.

BY WILLIAM TRICKER,

Embracing the construction of pond-^,
adapting: natural streams, planting, hy-
brldizinE, seed Having, propagation,
building an a<iuatlc house, wintering,
correct denlgning and planting of banks
and inargiiiH, together with cultural
directions for all ornamental aquatics.

Profusely illustrated with nine plates,
eighteen full page dencrlptlve views, and
numerous other sketches in the text.

A Standard Work on Landscape Gardening

RESIDENTIAL SITES AND
ENVIRONMENTS.

Their Accessories, Gardens. Parks. Planting, etc

BY JOS. FORSYTH JOHNSON, F.R H.S.

[Authofor "Niitural Prlnciplf* uf L»nd«cttpo Gwloalng.-J

Illustrated with over fifty Plans. Dia-
grams and Illustrations, and superbly
printed in new clear type, on the finest
wood-cut paper. All contained in One
Royal Quarto Volume. Full Cloth
Plain Edges, $2.50.
Full Gilt, $3 00.

^^ Large Octavo, Price, $2.00.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS.

Increasing busIncBB haa compelled ua to move to
more commodious 'iiiarteis. and take this means of
notlfj Ing our frienas and customers that our new
address U

342 WEST 14th STREET,

Bet. 8th and 9th Aves.

We are now centrally Incatcd and easy of access
fmm all Ferries. Elevated ii. K. and Surface Cars,
which rasa the door.

Tae bulldlog we now occupy as well as being
spacious (a cut of which Is presented herewith),
ha** elevators and all modern appliances to facilitate
tbe ha-^dling of goods quickly, and Qlllng orders
pr>niptly, wli'ch gives us an opportunity to serve
customers better than ever.

FIRST TO ARRIVE

ROMAN HYACINTHS

Wo have advice <4 a laige consignmpnt of |2 tO 15 CBIlt.
White Roman Hyacinth Bulbs, to arrive per S.S. La Bretagne,

DUE MONDAY, JULY < 7th.

Ki'giilar sliipiiieuts do uot arri"e before the middle ot
August. Anyone securing a ]iortion of tliis lot will get the
■' CREAM OF THE TRADE " and best prices for the flowers,
by having the flowers in .aarliet at least one raontli earlier than usual. The unheard

of low price > vve are asking for these bulljs malies them a secure investn^ent

for an}- florist to become rich upon.

WHITE ROMAN HYACINTH BULBS, 12 to 15 cent
Case ot 2000 bulbs, $25.50. Broken lots, $13 50 per 1000; $1.50 per I OBJ

F. O. B. Cars New York City.
Guaranteed First-Class in Every Particular. Immediate Delivery.

CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO.

342 WEST 14th STREET, V«'rA;r N. Y. CITY.

tmporters, Exporters and Growers' Agents ot SEEDS. BULBS and PLANTS.
Mention the PlorlaU' Exchajiga when writing. •__

Fine Slionji Flams loi Siii!

r^Ft?AIVIIllVl MME. JAULIN, - 3 inch, $8.00 per 100

VI t— lA /» i ^ I U I I The peach-pink Bruant.

MME. DE LA ROUX, .... 3 inch, $8.00 per 100

The best single salmon bedding Bruant.

ABUXILON SAVITZIl a g^nd beddmg p'ant.

Grows dwarf and busliy. Capital plant to use with Crotons.

RUSSELI/\S MULTIFLORA
and ELEGANTISSIMA n!ii^i>«.

Magnificent basket plants, forming a shower of blazing coral red when well
grown. Grown as easily as the old German' Ivy.

;ready nowe

BROWAUIA ALL SOLD.
ACALYPHA SANDERI ALL SOLD.

THE COTTAGE GARDENS, Queens,N.Y.

MenttoD the Florists' &xcbanff« when wrltlnc

704

Thb F=lorists* Exchmnge.

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eKOUHII BORE I

Finely pulverized and free from all =

chemical acids, specially prepared for g

rose culture and well adapted tor E

;?!^^ mixing with soil for potting purposes. =

200 lb. bags .... $4.00.
2000 lbs 35.00.

IXJIsI HARRISII

ST. DAVIDS ISLAND. Delivery July 6th.

5 to 7 per 100, f 4.7.5 ; per 1000, $45.00

7 to 9 " 9.50: " 90.00 =%

I BAMBOO CANES, 7 to 8 ft. long $6.00 per 1000.

I WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, 56 Dey St., New York.

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Hentloo tli« FlorUU' ExduaOT when writing.

I PANSY SE:e:D=new crop.

Non Plus Ultra.

The richest mixture ever pent out,
and coDtatnfrg itie Blotched and
Giant var etiea In greatest pro*
portion ; very effective.

Per packet lUUO seeds, 25 cts ;
per >(i ounce, 75ct8.; per ounce, $4.50.

!4uperb Mixture of theOdler, Cassier
and BuKDot Strains, unsurpassed.
Per IWO seeds, PO cts.; per % ounce, 11.00;
per ounce, $6.00.

Trimardeau or Giant Pansief". Beau-
tiful class of vUorouB, coninact growth,
flowers of an enomioup 8l7e. Per fkt , 25c.;
per J^ ounce, 5u cts.; per i unce, $3.50.

Tor varlftles In peparate colore, also Quota-
tions on Dutch, French or Bermuda Bulbs,
send for our 1899 Bulb Catalogue.

\ STDMPP & W ALTER CO., Seedsmen, 50 Barclay St., N. Y.

ICentJon the FlortstM' ExcbanK« wben writlnic.

Orders booked now for Spring delivery.
These are not bought in open market
In Yokohama, but are collected under
our own supervision and are of the
first quality. Prices on application.

SUZUKI & IIDA,

1 1 Broadway, NEW YORK.

MAIN OFFICE, 3 Nahamura, YOKOHAMA, JAPAN.
Mention the FlorlBts' Exchanc. when writlns.

READY FOR DELIVERY

ITusurpassed, Clean, Fine Stock.
TRrrQIAQ Pare white, Jo to H in. diam., 60 cts. a ICO; $4 25 a 1000

rittcaiHa ,. !4to?ji •• vscts. •• 6.25 ••

Pure vhite, yellow throat, 9s to !a " 40ct8. " 3 00 "

^ to 3-4 " eOcta. •• 4 75 "

LILIUM HARHISII READV.

We do not Praise our Seeds as the BEST and ONLY, we ask you to TRY THEM \
Pfll rrni aria HYBRIDA. true grandiaora, per packet, 25 cents.
uni.L>c.ui-nnin kuGOSA, shrubby " 25 cents.

PINrRARI A HTBRIDA, Giant Flowrrs.ctaoioestBtrain.brilliantcoI-
oincnnnin „^^^ p^j^ 500 seeds 25ctB.

CIN. H. NANA, pkt., EOO seeds, 25 cts.
PYPLAMEN GIGANTEUM, Prize Bloome, pure white, r08<>, blood-
uiuuniTibii j.^^j^ while red eye, rose dark eye, each sort separate,

100 seeds 65 cts.; all mixed, 100 seeds, SOcts.; 600 seeds, J 2 . 00.
PRIMULA SINENSIS FIMBRIATA. Pure white, Chiswick Red, scar-
rnimuun |^^^ Kermesina rose, Ccerulea, blue, separate,

100 seeds, 20ct8.; SOD seeds, SOcts.; 1000 seeds. $1.50.
pAUCICC Wonders in color and size. The finest French, Scotch and
rnnoit.<« German strains, mixed. 1000 seeds, 25ct8.; SOoOseeds, $1.00:

or in separate colors, pure white, blue, red, yellow,

bronze, purple, siriped. auricula floras, black,

1000 seeds, 25 cts ; BOOO seeds, $1 00.

H. D. BERGER & CO., 47 Barclay St., N.Y.

V«ntlon tb* Flnrlsta' TCxehnnm wh«n wrltlnv.

PANSY SEED

THE JENNINGS STRAIN.

New crop now ready. All my own growing,
from choicest stock only.

THE SEED IS AI.I. RICHT!
THE STRAII>i IS ALL, RIOHT!

Packet ot 25'i0 seeds, $1.00 ; per oz., $6.00 ;
3 ozs., Sl.'i.OO. Yellow, Blue, Black and White,
in separate colors, same price. Postpaid by
mail. Cash with order.

E. B. JEIIIIINGS,'"'S'5i:" SOBtliport, Gonii

Grower of The Finest Pansies.

BOBBIHK & HTKIIS.

Dutch Bulbs

French Bulbs

Japan Bulbs .......

Boskoop Nursery Stock . . .
French Seedling Nursery Stock

Write us for prices.

RUTHERFORD, N.J.

FREESIA REFRAGTA ALBA

Size % inch diameter and up, $3.00 per 1000
Size J^ inch diameter and up, 5.00 per 1000

If the smaller bulbs are planted this month they will produce just as many
and as large flowers as the larger bulbs.

CHARLES AMMANN, 7th Ave., Cor. 120th St., New York.

Mention the Florlata' Exchany when writing.

NEW CROP PANSY SEED Now Ready.

In our Special Illustrated Pansy Circular just issued we list
over loo distinct Colors, Blends and Strains,
IncludinK all the Novelties by the pkt., oz. and lb.
Also a large list of other Seasonable Seeds for
Elorlsts. It is the result of twenty-twu years' experience
with Pansies. Write for it.

Tbe "BEST THREE BI.ENDS FOR
FLORISTS," onr own formulas:

2632-K. V. Giant Market Blend, pkt., 7cts.
2000 seeds, SOcts.; 600U seeds, $1.00; oz., $u'.50.

2709— Ne^v Buttercup Blend, Onest yellow mix-
ture, pkt., Sets.; lui.io seeds, 6LICLS.; 6llt'0 seeds, $1.20; oz.,$3 00.

27ro— N. Y. Fancy Sliovt- Blend, high grade mix-
ture, pkt, lOcts.; lOoOseeds, SOcts ; 6uuu seeds, $1.60; oz., $t.

Special Offer of Above.— 1000 seeds each. (3000
seeds), $1.00 : 20ou seeds each, (BiiOO seeds), $1 .76 ; 6000 seeds each
(15,000 sepds). $3,60: 1 oz. each, (3 ozs ), JO.iU

2736— Grand Pansy Introduction Collec-
tion, sixty (60) packets, each containing 126 seeds of dis-
tinct varieties (7600 seeds in all), $1.75.
1781— CALCEOLARIA and I92S~CINERARIA, each Extra Large Flowering,
either, pkt., IBcfs.; trpde pkts., 60ct8. and $1.00.

3017— PRIMULA, N. Y. Special FU-rists* Blend, our own mixture of over 25 distinct
large flowering fringed and double varieties, hepides latest novelties. Pkt. 10 cts ; trade pkt.,
50 cts.; 10()0 seeds, $2,00. All the above delivered prepaid.

H. r. MIRKET GtRDEIIERS' ISSOGIITIOII,

28 1 Sixth Ave.
P.O. Box 2341

New fork.

Meatloa the FlortoU^ Eizdhance when wrttlnc

Se%TLILIUMHARRISII

5-7 »45.oo per 1000 ; Ss-oo per 100. 7.9 SSs-oo per 1000 ; 99.00 Pc 100.

9.11 S170.00 per 1000; S^o.oo per xoo.
BERMUDA! ^MVI ^^ 1 n /^ D I I nil Onaranteed 90 per cent, free from disease.
GROWN 1_^ IN VSI I r L.V^ ri W IVI Prices same as Harrlsll.

Prices on all otiier bulbs and plants clieerfuUy given.

:F'.-V\7"- O. SOXXItXZTr^, Jex-soy Olty, M". J".

Mention the Florirta' Exchange when writing.

PRIMROSE AND PANSY SEED

CHINESE I' K I .ll R OSE -The finest large flower-
ing frlnt,'f<] viirlctlts grown; not at all like tbe
cbeap linpurii'd ffeJ, Special packet of thirteen
(la) Viirietlea, elntjle and double, mixed, 400 aeeds,
•m I .OU I half packet. 50c.

CINEtiAKIA seed of the finest large flowering
dwarf varieties. In best mixture, 1000 eeeda, .'30c.

GIANT PANSY— The very beet mammoth var-
ieties to be had ; no flner ever offered ; larger and
better this season than ever: hU the seed plants
critically selected. Packet 8500 seeds, $1.00 t
half packet, .'JUc.

PR I M II L, A obc. grand. Rosea ; the flnest of the Im-
proved ohconlcas; large, clear rose, 1000 seeds, 50c.

A packet of Primula Floribunda and of the new Forget-me-not *' Jewel** added to every order.

STRICTLY CASH PRICES V»„'„"°-°.?' JOHN P. RUPP, SHIREMAMSTOWH, PA.

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I ALLEN'S nPFiANirp ^ i

MIQNONETTEl

2000 SEEDS.

3 Grown under glass, from special selected spikes, for florists' use. |

3 None genuine unless my signature is across the face of each packet. |

[$L00 per packet.]; |

CHARLES H.:aLLEN,: jFIoral Park, N. Y. [

r!fTn!ll!!llinM!TI!TTII!IITni!inn!nTTIT?n!!TI!!IITTIIfllt!MfTT!!!n?f?niniMI!!TIT!MfnnnTI!TII?lll!!n!!in!n?!TI!n!!lini?mnn!!!!l!n
Mention tbe Florists' Exchange when writing.

July 15, 1899.

The F=i-orists' Exchange.

705

ASTER

COSMOS PANSY | SALVIA i ZIN(

ZINNIAS

eedMde Report]

Points and information from seedsmen, and
all interested in this coiumn. solicited. Ad-
dress Editor Sekd Trade, careof Flortptb'
Exchange, 1'. O. Box 1697, New York.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION

Alexander UonciERS, Cbicago, III., Presi-
dent; ALiiERTMcCuLLOt'GH, Cincinnati, First
Vice-President; F. W. Bolgiano, Washinj?-
too. Second Vice-President; S. F Willard,
Wethersfield, Conn, .Secretary and Treasurer.

A seedsman speaking of the free seed
distribution by the Government puts tlie
whole thing in a nutshell when he says:
" Let the seedsmen of America come to-
gether and agree to refuse to buy of any
seed grower who will suppl.y seeds for
Government purposes; " in other words,
pit the purchasing power of the whole
seed trade against that of Uncle Sam.
While it may not be possible to"bo.v-
cott" the Government, a proposition by
the way never advocated by this paper,
the foregoing suggestion appears entirely
practicable and the reputable seedsmen
would seem to have the remedy in their
own hands.

California Seed Notes.

The weather in Santa Clara Co., Cal.,
for the past week has been warm, leav-
ing the land very dry in many places.
The growers are harvesting spin<ich seed
this week with poor results, there being
only about a third of a crop. Spinacli
lias not paid the growers fqr several
years. Contracts this season will only
be partially tilled.

The next two weeks will be the most
critical time for the onion seed crop, as
so much depends upon the weather. The
onion balls are now in flower, and a, few
hot da.ve like those we have had wouhi
seriously injure the crop at this stage of
its growth. All whites will be short, as
the,v have suffered more than the other
sorts. Leading varieties of yellow and
red onion are doing best, and as there is
a large acreage there will be enough seed
(weather being favorable) to fill all con-
tracts.

There is a large acreage of the Aus-
tralian brown Spanish onion, whicli is
no doubt one of the best early varieties.
This new^ onion, we expect, will prove to
be the best early onion ever grown for
the market, as it ripens up as early as
tlie (iueen, and has the advantage of
being an excellent keeper.

The onion seed crops on the reclaimed
tule bottoms of the Sacramento River
are in better shape. This is the best sec-
tion in the .State for onion seed, as the
crops do not suffer ivam drought, but it
is more expensive to cultivate. Carrot
seed is looking well; the best of an,v of
the seed crops, and no doubt the yield
|ier acre will be large. This season has
been unfavorable lor celery, one large
patch of fifty acres will not pay to har-
vest it.

Lettuce looks like a fair crop, with the
exception of the Cos varieties, which
have suffered from the heat, having been
planted where the.v could not be irri-
gated. Radish is almost a failure, hardly
I)aying to cut. Salsify is a good crop,
and the growers have commenced to
liarvest it as it seeds early.

Flower seeds on the whole are looking
well, but it is too early to form any
opinion as to the crops, excepting sweet
peas. These are in fine condition and a
good crop is expected. W. A. C.

European Notes.

Although afair supply of rainhasfallen
in many parts of Europe, comparatively
little has, up to the present, fallen in the
districts devoted to seed growing. At
the same time tlie temperature is not un-
duly hot, so that the crops do not suffer
to the sameentent as would otherwise
be the case. P.ut our crops arevery much
retarded and all anticipations of early
deliveries, except In the case of turnips,
are now fairly shattered. Spinach,
which at one time promised to be unusu-
ally early, has been very greatly retarded;
in addition to this the heat and drought
have hindered the full development of the

plants, and nearly all the anticipated
surplus has disappeared. Early radislies
have not profited by the recent rains and
are being destroyed to make way for
other crops; later varieties, especially
the longer growing sorts, are much im-
proved. The rains have v^ashed down
the black mite which infested beet and
mangel during the drought and the
sample of the seed will be better than we
had anticipated. In the case of the very
early beets, the roots of which were
affected by a worm whose dejtredations
have not been observed until this season,
the plants so affected have entirely per-
ished and the crop will be miserably
poor. Rut the rains have come just in
time for our sowings for next year,
when we hope for lietter things.

The Gardeners' Chronicle has passed
Into the hands of a limited liability com-
pany, but the management remains un-
changed.

Mr. Lem W. Bowen sails to-day for
New York on the S. S. New York.

European .Seeds.

CATALOGUES RECEIVED.

C. H. JoosTEN. New York.— Wholesale Price
List of Bulbs and OrnameDtal Plants.

PiNEHCRST Nurseries, Pioehurst, N. C. —
Price list of seeds of coniters, palms, trees,
herbaceous plants, etc.

H H. Bbrobk & Co., New York.— Price List
of Bulbs, Plants, American and Japan Tree
Seeds, Palms, etc.; illustrated.

RAWSON'S

"Arlington Tested Seeds"

Are now well known to some FLORLSTS, we
want them known to all FLOKIhTs. Special
price list sent on application.

W. W. RAWSON & CO.

12 and 13 Faneull Hall Sq. BOSTON, MASS

Mfintlon the FlorlHta* Exchange when wrltlns.

ROEMER'S SUPERB prize PANSIES

The flneet stralo of Pansles In the World.

Introducer and Grower ol all the leading Novelties

Highest Award, International Exhibition Ham-
burg, 1897. Catalogue free on application.

FRED. ROEMER, Seed Grower,

QUeOLINBURG, GERMANY.

Mention the FtorlBtB' E»change wh»D wrltlnn.

NEW PANSY SEED!

Per oz. Per lb.

Milling's Giant Flowering f 4 00 t.5000

Sky Blue 200 25.(I0

" Purple .200 25.00

" Yellow 2.00 25.60

White 2,00 25.00

50,000 Primroses and Cinerarias ready Aag. 1st.

THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., Morris, III.

Mpntlnn thf IHnrlHtB' Riohance wh^n writin*.

5 SPECIAL SEEDS S

Jl For the FLORIST and GARDENER. {{

■ Send lor Wholesale Catalogue. . , ■

■ JOHl«SOI«I & STOKES, ■

■ 217-219 Market St., Philadelphia. ■

Mention th«» inorlRtB' Rxf-hftnef* wh(.n wrmna.

Mention th» FIorl.tB* Bxohanfre when wrltlne.

PANSIES WORTH RAISING

S.lGlhs 07. ,»1.00
Oz., $4.00.

EXCELLENT SEED | j

CASH WITH ORDER.

C. SOLTtU S CO., Jersey City, N. J.

199 GRANT AVENUE.
Mention th^ Firtrlet*' Exohanirf w^h*>n wrltln*

f ....Bulbs, Plants

I OF ALL KINDS.

I HULSEBOSCH BROS.,

I ENGLEWOOD, N.J.

Mention the FlorlBtB' Exchange when writing.

xxxpANSY SEEDxxx

If yon want the finest lar(?e and fragrant
Pnosy tlowers try Woodbury's noted seeds.

^even pkts. (70U seeds) fine nssorted, 50c.

Finest German and Giant tlowers, French
strain, blended or either separate, 20O0 seeds,
50i;. ; ^ oz.. $1.00 ; oz , $4.0l». List free.

DAVID B. WOODBURY, Pansy Specialist,

SOUTH PARIS, >IA1NE.

Mention thf FlorlntB" En^hanRe when writing

PLANT SEED GO.

Wholesale Merchants.

^^jtjtjt ST. I^OVIS. JtJtjtjt

Mpntlon the FloHata' Exchange when writing.

M^CRVPTOMERIA JAPONICA

As handsome asAraiicaria Excelna but much
more easily grown. In this species of Cryplonu-rla we
have a most dainty and handsome jardiniere plant, a
plant that has all the grace and beauty of Araucarla
Exi-elsa {for which It Is often mistaken), but which
has the happy faculty of successfully withstanding
the trying atmosphere of living rooms, a quality In
which the Araucarla Is woefully lacking. The Crypto-
merla Japonica Is of vigorous habit of growth and c'an
be grown much more economically than Araucarla.
Fresh seeds, per 100. 25 cts.; per 1000. $2.00.

1*AN'SV, ItiivnottCnssier, Odier,Vautier*8
iVInmiiioth, I'tc. mixed or separate, ounce, tS.tiU;
trad.- pkt,.l»5ct3,

l*K I^IUIjA Chinensia Pimbriatn. mixed.
Penury's, per lOOU seeds, 75 cts.; trade pkt.. 25 cts.
Auricula. lienary's Prize Strains, per lOOO seeds, 25c.
Vei-JN Kintior, " " per 1000 seeds, 25c

CINERAKIA Hybrida Nana Glenn tea
(Benary's and f^annell's Prize Strains), the best In the
world. Trade pkt., 50 cts.

KESEDA, Allen's Defiance. 1 ounce, |1 00
trade pkt., 25 cts. Cakh with Ordbb.
SHELLROAD GREENHOUSE CO., - Grange. Md.
Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing

Bargains.

My one dollar subscription for the Florists'
Exchange gives me more bargains than any
other dollar invested. Let her prrow.

Greenville, N. C. OLLEN E. WARREN.

CINERARIA CYCLAMEN PRIMULA PANSY

Largeflowered English; Large a. SplenderiB. Kolker's Best, Kolker'8 Giant

Aoz.. $3,611. Pure white, lOO s., 7.5c. t^ oz.,$3..50: ,^, oz. $1.2,'j; $5.00 oz.: W oz.. 9.i cts

Trade pkt., 60c. Rose, Red. etc., lOOs. 6je. Trade Pkt., 26c. Trade pkt., 2,5e.

AUGUST R61.KER & SONS, 54 Dey St., New York.

• Mention the P*inrliitti' Rxrhango whan writing

|>^FREESIAS and L. HARRISII'

J Very choice well cured bulbs of PRH£SIA. XRUE REFRACXA AI^BA,

■^J from our own grower. Vellow flowers have been carefully rogued out of the stock.

CHOICE SIZE and FIRST QUALITY, wnte for Prices and samples.
LI A Q jr% I ^^ I I Sample Lots Keady. Write for Samples and
llrAri 11 I wl I Prices on Bulbs to Arrive July 17.
-4 PLUMP 4 to 5 INCH STOCK READY, per 100, $3.75. fc"

g VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, S^;"r'J,yi4«li'»,?41: E

Mention the Florist.* Exch&DK. wtara wrltlns.

In 3 and 4
inch pots.

ROSES

Kride, Krldf>tniaid, Duchess de Hrabant*
I.lttle White Pet. Marie Oulllot, Meteor,
Pink Soupert. !(^0 00 per 100; Mainaii
Cuchet and Mare<;hal Mel, $17.00 per 100.

Field-grown Ampelopsis VelCcliii
and Clematis l*aniculata in large
quantities Orders bouktil now for Fall.

THE ELIZ&BETH NURSERY CO. Elizabeth, N.J.

Mention the Florlcta' Bzchaoffo when writing.

ESTABLISDED 1876.

INOORPOBATED 1890

COXSEEDCO.

Wholesale Seedsmen

411, 413, 4l5,San$omeSt.,

SAN FRiNGISGO.

34Gansevoort St.,

NEW YORK.

Mention the Florliti' Kxchanire when wrlUnK.

BULBSandPLANTS

FOR GREENHOUSE AND GARDEN.

Fall and 5prJng Delivery.

C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer,

85 Dey Street, New York.
Mention the PlorlBtB' Exchange when wrlUog.

■ SURE CROP MUSHROOM SPAWN ■

J »8.(I0 per 100 IbB. ■

H Pamphlet ffoio to Grow Afunhroonig, 10c. E

■ CUCUMBER AND TURNIP SEEDS h

■ PPKCIAL PRICES TO DCALBRS. ■

5 WEEBER & DON. Seed Merchants & Growers, *

2 114 Chambers St., NEW YORK. 5

Mention the FlorlBta* Ehcchan^e when wrltlna

SEED

PANSIES

SEED

Kociner^H Huperb Prize PfiiiHJeH, Improved
strain, new crop, ready now. My own growing.

Tills mixture Is saved from the very floest selected
plums (If all leiuling novelties; willioutdoubt the finest
strain In rlie market to-day. Mi.\ed, ner pkt. of 3'JOO
seeds. $i,Wt; ', oz . $150; )^ oz.. 12.75; 1 oz., $5.00;
white, yellow, black and violet-blue. In separate colore,
same prict:. CASH WITH ORDER.

PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa.

tirower of extra fine Pansier.
Plants ready Sepr. l.ltli.

Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when wiitlnir.

ALM

^5^^ "n HAND

100 1000 3000

AHpnrnKUMlSprenKerii $I.C0|6.00 $15.00

(^oryphn Australis 75 5,00 13.50

P h ce n i X C'an n ri e n sin . . . .50 3.50 12.00

•* Ueclinnta 75 5 00 13.50

Arecn IjUtesceuH 75 5.00 13.50

Lataniu Borbomcn 5U 2.50 6.00

ClianioTopN Huinili(4 Kobusta. .50 4.00
Ldivistona Rot undi folia — 2.25 20.00

J. L. SCHILLER, 404 E. 34tli St. New York.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when wrltius.

MARKET AND FANCY STRAINS.
New Crop Seed Ready Now.

The leading varieties to date, when
richness of colors and large size are
required. As growers, and knowing
every strain of note in cultivation, we
can simply recommend our PANSIES as
unequaled.

Trade Packages rf either strain at
ONE DOLLAR EACH. Full directions
how to sow and grow pansles with every

package.

DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, Needham, Mass.

Mention the FlorlPtS' Exchange when writing.

706

The F=i-orists' Exchange.

(102) A Tulip Bed.— With such a nar-
row bed (100 X li/o feet) it will he bent to
have the center elightly rounded and use
but two colors of bulbs. Get varieties of
Due von Thol in colors to suit, and the.v
will be pretty sure to bloom at the same
time.

(103) Utilizing Old Gas Pipe for
Greenhouse Work.— Tenn.— B.y expos-
ing the pipes over a hot fire long enough
to burn off all the tar, there should be no
danger in using them for heating purposes
in the greenhouse. But be sure the tar is
burned off thorouglil.y.

(104) Six Good Geraniums. — Six

good geraniums for blooming would be
John Doyle, double scarlet; Alphonse
Riccard, semi-double scarlet; Frances
Perkins, double pink; Granville, single
pink ; Mme. Buchuer, doublewhite; Mme.
Jaulin, semi-double peach-pink.

(10.5) To Destroy Grubs.— Cover the
surface of the bed with air-slacked lime
then take a small rake and work the lime
gently into the soil. If the worms have
not disappeared after the first or second
watering after the lime has been applied,
try a good soaking with clear lime water.

(lOG) A List of Geraniums.— (Single)
scarlet, .James Kelway and Hev. .\tkin-
son; pink, Benj.Schrneilor and Granville;
white, L'Aube. (Doiilile) sc;irlet, M. A.
Borie Aine; pink, Jliss Frances Perkins;
white, Mme. Buchuer. (.Semi-double)
scarlet, John Doyle; pink, Beaute Poite-
vine; white. La Favorite.

(107) Palms from Seed.— The best
method to germinate palm seed is to use
fiats. Put a little moss in the bottom
and distribute the seeds evenly over it,
using no covering; |ilacr the flats in a
shady situation (under thi' lienchwill do)
and keep moist. .\s tlie si'cdlings start
to grow prick them out and pot them.
Some seeds germinate quickl.v, that is, in
a few weeks, others will, perhaps, take
seven or eight weeks; all depending on
the (juality of the seed.

(IDS) Soil for Carnations.- Any
good soil will grow carnations, and there
is much difference in opinion as to which
is the best. A good plan is to take sdds
from good pasture land to the depth of
four or five inches and ])ile them in a
heap, adding at the same time one-quar-
ter of good rotted manure. This should
be done as soon as possible, so that the
heap can be turned over once or twice be-
fore being put on the benches. Another
method, if good land is available, is to
give a good dressing of manure, then
plow and harrow it thoroughly; keep it
free from weeds and use the soil direct
from the field into the benches. Either
of these methods is good, and the latter
will be found the cheaper.

;iO!)) Reducing Size of Pipe.— F.

Bosshart. — There will be no trouble if a
2-inch pipe is reduced to a lV2-inch, and
one valve upon the main flow pipe will
be sufficient to cut off entirely or merely
check the circulation of the water as is
desired. As the pipes are all on the same
level it will be advisable to have the flow
pipes rise at the rateot 1 inch in every 10
or 1.5 feet and this will give the return
pipes a similar fall toward the heater.
The piping will be sufficient to maintain
a temperature of 40 degreesin a hou.se 20
feet wide with the thermometer 10 de-
grees below zero outside, if it is properly
arranged and the boiler is of ample size.
The pipe need be but a foot above the
level of the walks but should be above
the tap of the boiler unless an overhead
flow is used. — L. Ft. Taft.

(110) Heating Problem.— I intend
building three connected ridge and fur-
row houses each 100 feet long by 10 feet
wide. How many runs of 2-inch pipe will
be required to maintain night temi)era-
ture of 4.5 to .50 degrees. The houses run
east and west in a locality where the
temperature goes down to 20 degrees be-
low zero sometimes. I intend using the
houses next Winter for the growing of
lettuce, cauliflower, etc.— H. I.,.

—Five lines of 2-inch pipe would give
good results, and four might answer for
1 he middle house if the boiler has ample
capacity, although the temperature might
drop slightly below 45 degrees when it is
■J I degrees below zero outside. It can be
arranged so as to have one flow on each
side of each house, with one or two re
turns as are necessary.— L. R. Taft.

(Ill) Water Supply .—I have houses
situated on rising ground. About 350
feet distant and 15 to 20 feet below the
level of the greenhouses is a spring. I
will be glad to know (as I do not want
to go to the expense of putting up a
wind mill this season) whether I would
be able to draw water from the spring if
I placed a pump in the greenhouse for
that purpose. What size of piping should
I use? If this cannot be accomplished
what would you advise me to do? —
Water.

— .\ pump could be used temporarily as
IJroposed and the size of the pipe to run
from the spring to the greenhouse will
depend upon the capacity of the spring
and the size of windmill thatwill be used.
It should be at least 1 inch and luay be
as large as IVs, if the larger .size can be
used til advantage. The distance makes
a large i>ipe desirable on account of the
loss from friction in a small pilie. With a
good sized tank for storage fairly good
results can be obtained with a wind mill;
but for plants too small for a steam
pump, the use of gasoline or hot-air
engine will generally be more satisfactory
as the suppl.y from a wind mill cannot
always be depended upon. — L. R. Tai't.

Edwin A. Seidewitz.

It is universallj' admitted that there is
no more hard working class of people
than the florists, yet, to their credit be it
spoken, the majority of them in the midst
of their arduous labors fiinl time to act
well their i>art as good citizens nf the Re-
public, taking an animated interest in all
matters that concern the body politic.
Among these is our good friend and
valued correspondent, Edwin A. .Seide-
witz, of .\nnapolis and Baltimore, Md.,
who in the recent election connected with

Edwin A. Seidewilz.

the former municipality was the unani-
mous choice of the Democratic party,
and through its efforts and doubtless
also his own personalit.y, he has been
eliosen as Ma.yor of that historic town.

Mr. Seidewitz is a native of Baltimore,
where he was born June 25, 1 860, of (ier-
man parentage. He attended the public
and high .schools of his native city for
tliree years, leaving which he served an
apprenticeship to the florist trade at
Leipzig and Hamburg in Germany, at its
completion traveling extensivel.v in Cier-
man.v, Belgium and France. Returning
to the United States he establislied hini-
.self in the flonst business in 18.S(j, when
but newly out of his teens. By careful
attention, strict dealing, energy and ]ier-
severance, he has built up a profitable
trade, his establishment noA\' comprising
40,000 s(iii:i]v feet iif glass, the product
from which is largely consumed in ids re-
tail store, located at 36 West I>exington
street, Baltimore. Cyclamen Is one of Mr.
Seidewitz's specialties, and in recent years
he has devoted considerable attention to
the chrysanthemum, having this year in-
troduced two good varietiesin Aciele and
John K.Shaw, both of whicli scoreil high
before tlie committees of the C'hrysaiithe-
mum Society of America.

.Vs an earnest and hard worker for the
good of the cause, both nationail.v and
locally, Mr. Seidewitz takes a foremost
place. He has at all times exhibited a

lively interest In the affairs of the Society
of American Florists, having several times
held tlie oflice of State vice-president
of that association for Maryland. On
more than one occasion he has endeav-
ored to induce the Society to visit thi'
Monumental City, and lives in hopes of
yet seeing his efforts in that direction
successful. His services as a member of
the Committee on Fire Insurance are still
fresh in tlie memories of our readers, and
need only be referred to here.

In his "native town Mr. Seidewitz was
instrumental in organizing tlie I'lmists'
Exchange in 18',)1, a mart establislied fcir
the sale of cut flowers at whiili's.ile, oiier-
ated on mutual principles, the lirst insti-
tution of its kind in America, and wliicli
since its inception has proved a great suc-
cess, due in no mean measure to tlie inter-
est in its workings manifested^by Mayor
Seidewitz, who at one time was its secre-
tary. In the estimation of his associates
in the craft around Baltimore, Mr. Seide-
witz stands high. He has been president
of the local florists' club and manager of
several of the exhibitions held in that
city. Hehas.ilsii dccuiiieil the nfliee of
President of the Business .Men's .Vssiicia-
tion of Annapolis, Master of the Masonic
Lodge of that town, being also a promi-
nent member of the Knights Templars.
As before stated Mr. Seidewitz is our val-
ued Baltimore correspondent, a work he
performs with much acceptance. Last
year lie contributed to a local daily a
series of very interesting articles on gar-
dening subjects.

.Vnn.ipolis is one of the oldest towns of
tliecnunlry and recently celebrated its
250tli anniversary. Here is located the
United States Naval Academy, for the re-
construction of which the Government
has appropriated $6,000,000. When the
work is completed this point will be the
finest naval station in the world. In
view of the fact that .\nnapolis is a very
conservative place the election of Mr.
Seidewitz to the mayoralty at this time
is a high honor indeed^the more so as
the office was not of his own seeking—
a most fitting tribute to Ids sterling worth
and manly character. Knowing the ex-
cellent qualities of the man, we feel confi-
dent that the municipal affairs of Annap-
olis will be conducted during his tenure
of office on a high judicial plane, and we
have great pleasure in extending our
heartiest congratulations to Mayor Seide-
witz.

CELERY PLANTS

Extra Bclected. stocky plants, fl.50 per 101)0; $14.00
per 10,000 Giant PsBcal, White Flume and HartwelTs
Perfection. Cash with order.

Win. HERZOG,

Morristown, N. J.

CELERY PLANTS frJ^-'Toi

peat beds, sheaved and well hardened: W.
Piume, S. Blanching, Boston Market. H. H-
Dwarf, G. Pascal, on order of 5000, $3.00 per
1000, express prepaid. Small plants for trans-
planting:, 75ct8. per 1000; 6000 order, eOcts. per
1000. Cash with order.

HENRY W. WILLIAMS, 603 Ravine Ave., Peoria, Ills.
For quick Bhipment address

T. E. LONG, Mgr., East Peoria, Ills.
Mgntlon the Florletg' Eichajige when writing.

CABBAGE, CELERY

and TOMATO PLAKiTS.

Field-growD, IScts. per 100; $1.00 per lOCO.
If by mail add lOcts. per ICO.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS l^f-VtrslaTo

CASH WITH ORDER.

R. VINCENT JR. S SON, White Marsh, Md

Tomato, Cab-
bage, Celery,
Pepper, Etc.,
cheap In large

PLANTS

lots. Price List Free.

J. S. LINTHICUM,

Woodwardsville, A. A. Co., Maryland.

Mention the P^orlet^' EJichange when wrltlpg.

VEGETABLE PLANTS

nFLFRY White Plume, Golden Self-
"'-'■'-"' blanchlDE. Pink Plume. Gold-
en Heart and Olant Pascal, SI a 1000.

ENDIVE Green curled, 80 eta. per 1000
KALE Green curled, 80 cte. per 1000.

ALL EXTRA STRONG FlELD-aROWN
PLANTS.

J. C. SCHMIDT, - Bristol, Pa.

Mention the Florists' E^xchan^e when writing.

CELERY PLANTS

StroDg plants to plant out In field, G. S. Blanching,
W. Plume and Giant G. Heart, at ll.OO per 1000.

GUSTAV PITZONKA,

BRISTOL, PA.

ntlon the Ftorl»t«' Exchanre when wrltlns.

SMILAX AND CELERY

SM I Li A X, 2 In., strong and healthy, ready for shift,
60 cte. per lOU; $5,0U per IWW. Sample by mail. 10 eta.

CELERY PliANTS, trnnHplanteil, extra
strong. 25 cts. per llO; $2,00 per lOUO. White Plume,
New Kose and Giant Pascal. If by mall, add lOc. a 100.

Do nut confound these with the cheap stock pulled
up where It was sown, as the root Is many times better.

On lots of 5000 we make special price and pay
expressage. Oabu with Oedbb.

R. KILBOURN, Clinton, N. Y.

Mention the Flnrlta' BJxchange when wrltlnr

2000 'MAIDS r%'?Hri

figure. Clean, healthy ntock.

F. COSGROVE & SON,

Madison, N. J.
Mention the THorliitB' "Exchanre when writing

Surplus Roses

Fine stock, BRIDES and 'MAIDS,
3]4 inch pots, only 800 left; $3.00
per 100; $20.00 talies the lot.

CASH WITH ORDER.

C. F. FAIRFIELD, - Springfield, Mass.

Mention t3i» FlorlPta' Exchange when writing.

AZALEA AMENA

One of the best dwarf, hardy,
early flowering shrubs. Excellent
forcing- plant. Well rooted plants,
ready for 3 in. pots, S6.00 per 100;
S50.00 per 1000.

SAMUEL C. MOON, Morrisvilla, "«".'.■;' Pa.

Mention the Florlgte' Elxchange when writing.

SMILAX

Two inch potH
$1 .50 PFR lOO; $12.00 PER 1000.

Fine strong plants, cheap, tasli with order.

JOSEPH WOOD,

SPRING VALLEY, N. Y.
Mention the Florist.' Exchange when wrltlns.

BRIDES, 'MAIDS, KAISERINS
and MORGANS,

iy^, 3 and 3;^ inch pots.

GARDENIAS

2%, 4, .5, i; and 7 inch pots.
My jirices will surprise you.

LUDWIG WILD, Jersey City. N. J.

JACKSON AND BAY VIEW AVES.
Mention the Florlati' Exchange when writing.

flZfllEn IHDICI

We have to offer, for Fall delivery, in
the beet leading varieties, purchaser's
selection, In bushy plants on short stems
and exceedingly well budded

Plants from 8 to 10 Inch diam. of crown, $15.00 per 100
V> to 12 " " 18.00 "

12 to 14 " " 24.00

" 14 to 16 " " 33.00 **

I further strongly recommend my Half
Specimen and Specimen Plants:

100

18 to 20 Inch crown, $60 00
20 to 22 " 80.00

22 to 24 *' 110.00

100
24 to 2G Inch crowD, $190.00
26 to 2H ■• 275.00

28 to 30 " 3S5.00

Examine my prices and order at once.
Terms, 4 months. Cases and Pack-
ing are charged at cost prices. All
goods travel at purchaser's risk and
expense. Special prices for large quan-
tities on application. Apply to

O. VANDEN PLAS,
LOOGHRISTI-NEtR-GliENT, BELGIUM.

W'holeMnU- (;row4'r of AzaU'un Jntllcu iind HollU,
ItliodiHU-iidron^. .Vraui-arla EiXi-flnui PulniH. etc.

Mention tta* FlorisU' Bxcbanstt when writing.

t

July 15, 1899.

The F=i-orists* Exohhnge.

707

Predonia, N. Y.— T. S. Hubbard has
rctireil from business, having sold his
stocli in the T. S. Hubbard Co. to Major
E. H. I'rait, Hon. John S. Lambert and
Frederielv H. (ireen, of Fredonia. For
years the conipany has done a large busi-
ness in Krape roots and general nursery
fitoci;. Major E. H. Pratt will resume
the active management of the business
from Nvhic'li he retired a few years ago,
and the other (ifHcers, Leonard I. Young,
W.L. Hart and Uriah Lee will remain. Mr.
Hubbard scjld out because of ill health.

Pot Grown Strawberry Plants.— By

this plan of potting strawberry plants,
they are handled from the end of July to
.September and October. The potting is
largely done by the plants themselves.
I'ots are taken, filled with good compost
of well-rotted manure and loam, and
plunged alongside the plants. As the
runners come out they are tacked down
over the pots by means of toothpicks
bent in two to form a staple. Then the
tips of the runners send roots down into
the pots. I'lants thus grown are nice to
handle and give most satisfaction to
those who just want a few hundreds.
Provided they are strong and well
rooted, the latter part of August ie the
most favorable time to set them out,
when they will more readily establish
and be prepared to fruit the following
year. Plants set out permanently for
fruiting purposes should not be permitted
to make runners. Uemoval of the latter
as fast as they appear strengthens the
crown.

Flowering of Hydrangea Otaksa. —

From recent experience I find that a for-
mer statement of mine, to the effect that
Hydrangea otaksa killed back by the
Winter would not flower, is not strictly
accurate. .Some plants in my possession
had their tops killed the past Winter,
but nevertheless are producing a few
flowers. Hydrangea quercifolia is just
flowering, and proves delightful in the
size of the flower heads, earliness and
large oak-like leaves. The flowers are
cream-white in color.

Cryptoiueria Japonica.— It is not
generally known that Cryptomeria ja-
ponica is a hardy evergreen as far north
as Philadelphia, at least. Last Winter,
the severity of which no one has yet for-
gotten, the ends of the araucaria-like
branches were killed back about six
inches, but no further harm was done it.
The growth is rather erect and decidedly
novel. It is rarely seen on lawns, vet
could be used to great advantage" in
many places. The largest specimen 1
ever saw was about 20 feet In height,
but in Japan it reaches 50 feet and over.

Pruning Flowering Shrubs.— If not

already attended to, it is time the shrub-
bery beds were gone over, and the plants
pruned that have flowered. Don't shear
or round oft the top without regard to
new or old growth, but thin out the
wood that hasHowered, encouraging the
rest to grow strong canes, ft is aston-
ishing how much prettier a shrub is, thus
treated and growing naturally, than
those sheared as described.

The running rose, Crimson Rambler, is
a well known example of the benefits of
heavy growth. These jilants, having
flowered, should now have the old wood
pretty well shortened in.

S. Mendelson Meehan.

MISCELLINEOUS.

Rate SI per Inch. No adv. less than BOc.

FOR SAI.E.

Some extra good 3 inch Becond-band hot-water pipe,
at 4 ctB. per foot. Also some 4 inch. Secure itwhiie
it lasts.

W. II. SALTER, Rochester, N. Y.

FOR SAI.E.

Top Delivery ^Vagon.

JBiO. Ki. HAVBER,

.571 MudieoQ Ave., N. Y. City.

FOR SALE.

One Hot Water Boiler No. 15, Hitchings,
and one Water Tank. Cheap for cash.

P. 'WAGMER,

Cor. Troy Ave , near Rutland Road,

BROOKLYN, N.Y.

Mention tb« FlorlsU' E:xchange when wrltlnv.

Rate, 10 cents per line (8 wordB), each Inaertlon.
Caab wltb order. Thla rate applies only to situation
wanted advenUementB and when set solid, wlchoat
display. Display advertisements H.OO per IncD. When
letters are to lie addressed Id our care add 10 eta. to
tover expense of forwarding.

OITU ATION wanted by experienced florist, slnsle,
^ foffieneral (rreenhouae work. F. 8.. 160 E. Hous-
ton street. New Vork,

CITUATION wanted by flrst-olass Rrower of roses,
'-' cainatloiiB, violets, etc., 8 yeiirs' experience,
referencea. Address A. T.. care of tbls paper.

CITUATION wanted. German. 27. sinsle. 12 years'
^ experience In palms, ferns and cut fluwern;
flrst-claPs references. A. B..10016lh 8t.. B'klyn N.Y.

pOPITlON wanted by German florist, single, with
■'■ 27 years' eiperlpoce In commercial places, fully
competent in all branches, carable to take full
cbarRe. Address A. Q., care of Finrlsts' Excbanfie.

CITUATION wanted, by an Industrious younij
*^ njan, who has hud 4 years' pxpertence in r'lses,
carnati'in^ »nd 'mums; large wholesale place
preferred. J. C W.. Wyndmuur, Chestnut Hill.
Pblla.. til.

CITUATION wanted, by a grower, with large ei-
^^ Ferlence growing for the wholesale and mail
p'ant trade; well posted In Summer pmpattatlng of
rrses and srowtng novelties. Address A. H,, care
Piorls's' Exchange.

CITUATION wanted by sinsle American, age 24.
*-^ on commercial place; well up la roses and car-
nations; wi>uld like charge of carnation houses;
temperate and industrious: ditengaged August 1st;
best of reference. Address A. S.. care of Florists'
Excbdiige.

riERMAN. single. 30; li^ years' experience, all
^^ around man, able to take full charge, wants
only a flrst-class position; five years In tbls country,
good references from large New York Arms. O.
Klefner. care of Mrs. Howell, Florist, Pme Bush.
N. r.. Lock Box 14.

CITUATION wanted as foreman, by an experl-
*^ enced grower of flret-oiass cut flowers and
general asflnrtment of plants; strictly sober. Indus-
trious and reliable; middle aged, married, best
references; large experience. Address A. O.. care
of Floris' s' Exchange.

WHO ^^^ ^^^ ^ w1dc-a-wake tiuHtllng biislneea
»* uv florist who can attract trade and hold It^
Am 32 years of age. In the buslnesa 14 years, and an
employer 10 years. Retail line vicinity of Philadelphia
preferred. AIpo. can act as working manager of plant.
AddrcBH FI^ORIHT, Viii5 West ^Ih Street,
VVilmingtoD, Del.

TO NURSERYMEN.

Wanted, position with first -class firm to
work up landscape department; could take
entire charge, get out plans, etc., and carry
out flrst-class work. Have good conDCction
with leading gentlemen; every particular on
application.

53 West Sth Street, New York City.

HELP WINTED

Bate SI per Inch. No adv. leaa than SOo.

"WANTEO.

Immediately, single man.German preferred, acquainted
In nursery buslnesa ; $25 per month with board. Address

V. A.VANICE:K TtiVRSCRIHS,

^ev%-port, R. I.

^VANTED

At once, a strictly so her man on commercial
retail place, where are rosee, carnations, vio-
lets and a general collection of plante; must
make himself uselul and not be afraid tu work.
Addres-* with rpterenceptand wages expected,
JAMKS G. BARRKTT, Troy, N.Y.

A young man, single, in a large commercial
place, experit need in growing carnations and
roses, must have good references; steady
place for the right irian. State wages wanted
with board. Address

CARL E. TAUBE, Trenton. N.J.

SEEDSMEN l^ANTED.

One who understands the vegetable seed
department and has had experience with the
market gardeners' trade. Also one with a
thorough knowledge of the flower seeds, bulbs
and a connection with florists. Apply by letter.

A. 91.) care Florists' Exchange.

SEEDSMAN ^WANTED.

Good salary and steady position for a man
(German preferred) who understands the busi-
ness and has a connection among the market
gardening trade around New York City.
Apply by letter,

MARKHX GARDENHR,

Care Florists* Cxctaanf^e.

Uentton tka FlorlatB* Bxclianc* when wrltlns.

HELP WIHTED.

MANAGER AND PROPAGATOR WANTED

To grow stock for and manage the fliling of orders
and packing of goods of an extensive retail catalogue
trade In Kosee, Geraniums, Cannas and nilxtd plants.
State experltnce and salary. Heferences required.
None but lliose of temperate habits need apply.
J. T. l.OVETT, Mule Silver. >. J.

WANTED.

A single young man on a commercial place
near New Vork. Must be a good all-round
man with experience in growing cut flowers
and plants and in making up. One not afraid
to work and of good habits can secure a per-
manent place. Refereuces required.

Address, A. H.,

care Florists* Excbaiiee.

MiSCELLlHEOUS WINTS.

Rate ^l per Inch. No adv. less than 50c.

W^ANTED TO RENT.

Some RreenbouseB; give full particulars or
no notice taken of answers.

F. OWEN,

63 W. Slh St., New York.

PIPE ^VANTED.

1000 feet 4 inch cast iron pipe, and UN) hotbed
sash, must alt be in good order. State lowebt
figure and particulars to
EISBNBERG. 440 AlbertSt. L.I. City, N.Y.

W^ANTED.

Some good second-hand 2 inch pipe, also
some 1^ inch; must be in good shape. Cash
on delivery if satisfactory.

Address A. I,.,
Care of Florists' Exchange.

liVANTEO.

20,000 ft. of IM. IH and 2 inch wrounht Iron
pipe and flttint^s. Anyone having a surplus
(ir (rood second-hand pipe they wish to sell for
cash will do well to address

A. B. DATIS * SON, ParGellTlIle, V»,

SEEDSMAN'S DRA'WKRS

and FIXTURES "WANTED.

Wanted, a full set of fixtures, drawers, coun-
ters, bins, etc., suitable for a seed store.
Give full description and price to

SEEDSMAN,
Care Florlsta' Exctianice.

DVANTED TO RENT.

A place of 80f0 to snoo square feet of glass for
cut flower trade, dwellinK on premises, within
25 miles of LonK I-land City. State particu-
lars to

ANTON ZERBICK, Freeport, L, I.

PHOTOGBflPHS H

Advertisers will willingly pay a fair
price for acceptable photographs, at
least cabinet size, of any one or all of
the below mentioned Roses:

KAISERIN AUGUSTA BRIDE

VICTOhlA (APT. CHRISTIE

CARNOT LUCIOLE

BoN SILENE MAMAN COCHET

LA FRANCE MARGARET DICKSON

DUTCHESS OP ALBANY CLIMBING KAISERIN

GKN. JACQUEMINOT CLIMBING WOOTTON

Four or five roses of the one variety,
in each picture, artistically grouped,
preferred, but a single rose, well taken,
might answer. Those answering this
ad vt. will kindly submit what they have,
with price. Photos not accepted will
be promptly returned, carefully
packed. Address

PUBLISHERS FLORISTS' EXCHANGE,

P. O. BOX 1097. NEW TORK.

DIVIDEND NOTICE.

The A. T. De La Mare Printing and Publish-
ing Co. Limited, 2 Duane St., New York, have
this day declared a semi-annual dividend of
three per cent., payable July 20, to stock-
holders of record July 10. Transfer Books
will be closed from July 15th at noon to July,
25th at noon.

Joseph Maoill, Treasurer.

New York, July 7, 1899.

Mention the FlorlvtB* Bxcbange w))e^ wrltlns.

BOSINESS OPPOITUmTIES.

Bate SI per Inch. No adv. less than SOo.

L. USSING'S """^X'ng"/""'^

I I 7 W. 30th St., Telephone 1615 38tta.

WITH O. E. BRAD8HAW.
SELL. RENT OR EXCHANGE AT ALL TIMES.

FOR RENT OR SAI^E.

Greenhouses, situated in Landsdowne, Pa., a
beautiful suburb of Philadelphia, Home mar-
ket, a rare opportunity, cheap. Apply, E. B.
LEWIS, Landsdowne. Pa., or Jno. J. Gib-
bons, 2300 South Street, Philadelphia.

TO RENT.

2(0foot Kreenbuuse. euttable for (iirnatlons. vio-
lets or vetjetables. Address.

MK8. OOBKELIA A. WEBB,
Parkeriivllle. Chi-^ler Co., Pa.

FOR SALE.

At a great sacrifice, ten acres, house, barn
and greenhouses.with every facility for carry-
ing on a good business, as tlorist, trucker or
gardener; good local market; very pniall cash
capital required ; possession immediate. For
further particulars address

Box 25, Kingaton, New Jersey.

For Sale and L,ease.

Two small greenhouses, well stocked, in a
college town, business established; natural
gas; $600.00 buys the greenhoufees, stock and
business; $12.0;, per month will lease 4 acres
land, dwelling, etc. For particulars write to

Granville, Licking Co., Ohio.

A Rare Opportunity

It sold at once, a line range of 16 green-
houses, with all the latest improvements,
heated with hot water under pressure, and
steam, where rtnest roses, cartiations and violets
are grown, for which there is qu ck sale in a
city of 90,000 inhabitants, one mi le from green-
houses. Reason for selling, death of proprie-
tor. For particularsaddre^s

A. N.. care Florists' Exchange.

FOR SAI.E.

AT A BIO BAKOAIN. My entire stock
of Palms. Ferns and Decorative Plants.
with a well established wholesale business.

New wholesale list ready. Send for it.

For further Inlormation and special low
prices on large orders, address

-W, J. HKSSER.

Plattstnontli, Meb.

A Great Opportunity

FOB BENT CHEAP.

Three greenhouses, two, 20x80; one, 20x80, with

OFFICE AND STORE.
one acre ground. Apply to
MB. L. B. WALTEBS. Phoenlxvllle, Fa.,

or Michell's Seed Store, Philadelphia, Pa.

FOR SALE

At a bargain, if taken at once. $150 store and
greenhouse located on Jackson Boulevard.
Chicago. Owner cannot take care of it.

GEO. M. ANDERSON,

14 Colorado Ave.. CHICAGO, ILL.

FOR SAI.K CHEAP.

Completely stocked and rquipped nursery,
and extensive florist but-in« ss ; established
more than 20 years; 15.010 square feet of glass
on one acre plot; central ; terms low ; must
sell quick ; good reasons. Principals only
dealt with. Address

P. O. Box 88. Scranton, Pa.

SIX GREENHOSES,

15.000 eq. ft. of glass, with contentB, having a long
eetabllBhea, IncreaelDg and profitable buelDfes. The
only wholeeale grower — growing like cut flower
specialties— within a wide radlue. EsBlem New Eng-
land the market. Sales limited by production only.
Grand soil. 50 miles from Boston ; (i5 from Portland.
Five minutes to buslnees district of a progrreeelve
town. Electiic and steam cars near. 50 acres flae
Ullage land. Substantial, and conveniently and at-
tractively arranged buildings ; laige slate roof, ii
room dwelling, hot water beat, etc., large slate roof
barn, carriage bouee, carpenter shop, etc. EverytblDg
In good condition, and to be sold wl h contents: live
stock, hay, tools, wagons, carriage, etc. FacllI ies for
enlarging. All fronting on Portsmouth Ave. A
beantlfuT estate. Easv terms. A rare cbaoce. Send
for descriptive and Illustrated booklet. Address

BAVES> ESTATE,

F. o. Box &10. Exeter, N. H.

Uentton the FloriBU' B^dutny^ when wrltin*.

708

Thb I=i-orists' Exchange.

HEALTHYAND STRONG PLANTS

mUCTDADIA Maxima nuANni. I^hilmanta, I
UiriunMnlM Cliu'lha Gbam>i nana. 2^111.

potB. *J.MI ptT 100 ; t20.l>0 per lUH). 2r.« at lUOO ratfis.
«/■/«■ r-rt> FAKuuiiAR,3fTi.potB,froni8and8'nickcut-
VIOLtTS UiiKa.lSftiai. special prlrea on asOor nmu.
CMII AV ''ul strings, heavy, t!i8tcl»B8, spLclal low
OinlLAA ratcB on any quantity.
Cariiiitlonst fleld-grown. Semi llBt to be prli-ed.
Well packed and F. O. B. to any K. R. depot In I'hlla.
IIICHAKII INSALI^,\V.Woort'».i«wii.N..I.

Lock Box 514. Near I'hiladelpltta.

Mention th<* Florlsti' TCxohange when writing.

Palms «"^
Decorative Plants

ALL SIZES AT
ALL SEASONS

A. SCHULTHEIS, College Point,

p. O. Box 78, Queens Borough, New York.
Mention thi* FlorlatB' Exchange when wrltln*

30,000 SMILAX

strong, fitoi-ky plants. 50c. per 100; *4 00 per ICOO.
500 at 1000 rate. Satisfaction Ouabantkkd.

CUSTAV PITZONKA, Bristol, Pa.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

SMILAX

Fine plants, 2 inch pots, $1.25
per 100; $10.00 per 1000.

J. B. HEISS, Sllf J?^e';;' Dayton, Ohio.

CASH WITH OKDKU

Mention tba FlorlnU' Exchange when writing.

3000 Strong Plants of

ISPIRIGUS PLUMOSUS NIIIUS

From 3}r^ inch pots.

Also 4000 American Beauties, from
3 and 4 inch pois, stronK, healthy inaniw.

DePEW BROS., Nyack, N.Y.

Cor, DePcw autl Pierinoiit Avi-iiufM,
Mention the FlorlBtw' Exchange when wrlUm

3000 SMILAX

From flats, by mall, JO.SO per 100; t4,00 per 1000
From -1 iDcll pots, 1.50 " 13.(X) "

HYDRANGEA ySJ'J.et"!^,'"""'' "■^""'"'^■^

CANNAS Mixed, from 3 Inch pots, fS.OO per 100.

Send for Samples. Cash with the Order.
FRED BOERNER, Cape May CiTY. N.J.

Mention the Florlfrtu' Exrhange when writing

SOOO SiDllai Plants

Very fine, stocky plants, 2V2 in. pots,
83,00 per 100; $25.00 per lilOO

EDW. J. TAYLOR, Southport, Conn.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

A Few Good Things You Want !

¥*AT l%Ttt Latanla BorboDlca, 4 Id., 25c. Areca
MT Jm.M^i.JM.i:9 Luteacens, 4 ln.,35c. Kentia Belmor-
eana and Foreterlaua, 3 Id., Ubc.; 4 Id., 50c.

Smilnx. 2 Id fl 50 per 100.

500iMixea (Jernniums, Sin 4.00 "

500 Neplirolepis Cordata* Sword

F'rn, Jand ^ffclnches, $3 00; SlDchcB.. 5 00

Hex Ili-uoniR, 31n 4.00 "

RO!!^£S Bride and -Maid, 3 iDCh... 5.00 "

Cash with order or C. O. D.
OHO. M. KMMAN8, Ne-wton, M. J.
Mention the Florist n' Kxchajige when writing

SMILAX

Pot Plants

Ready now,
By the 100
or )000,

$1.50 PER 100.

ALBERT M. HERR,

Lancaster, Pa

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Dracaena indivisa.

This useful dcforiitivcplHiit is so oxteu-
.sively grown and so conunonly met with
tliat many may thinii trultural notes on
it superfluous; but no doubt some of
your readers may be pleased to get a few
hints regarding its cultivation.

Raising from seeds isatoiicetheeasiest,
clieaiicst and most convenient method of
]ini|]agation. Thcseniay be sown almost
at any season; but wealwayslike .Spring
licst, iisit is the most natural starting
season. Sowing in the beginning of Feb-
ruary allows the plants time to gain
sufficient strength to enable them uot
only the better to withstand but to bene-
fit by the Summer heat. The first, and in
fact the most important, point is to pro-
cure good seed; this done the battle is
lialf won. Sow in well-drained pans or
llats, in a soil mainly composed of leaf
mould and sand finely sifted; cover the
seeds lightly and press the soil moder-
ately firm. Set in a night temperature
of from GO to 65 degrees. Bottom heat
is not absolutely necessary though it it
can be given it will materially facilitate
germination. Keep moist but not over
wet and when tlie young plants appear
it is better to keep them rather on the
dr.v side To avert danipiiii;- off.

The Kecdiin^H sliiiulii not lie allowed to
stand too Icjiig in tliescrd ])ans, especially
if the seed has been rather thickly sown, as
tlie roots ramble to a considerable length
and are apt to be damaged and broken
if allowed to mat together. The tirst
shift might be into flats, if it is necessary
to economize space, or if pots are not at
hand; but the preferable method is to
pot up singly into smallest size pots,
using a soil composed of equal parts,
sand, leaf mould and turfy loam finely
broken. For subse(|uent shifts a rather
riilicr soil is lienciicial. I find some dry,
liiicly sifted cow manure about as good
as anything 1 have tried. It can be used
in the proportion of one-sixth of the com-
post. Pot rather firmly, drain well and
above all avoid large shifts. Don't try
to rush matters, but make sure the plants
want a shift before it is given.

In regartl to teni])eratui'e I find that
tile best plants can lie grown in a night
teniiierature of .">."► degrees with a rise of
1.') degrees by day when fire heat is being
used. A higher temi)erature may produce
()uielier growth, but the plants suffer in
compactness. I have some fine stock
wintered in this temperature, sown in
Spring of 1898. They have ju.st had a
shift into 6-inch pots in which they will
make finely balanced plants by the holi-
day season.

One of U. indivisa's good characteris-
tics is its freedom from insect or other in-
jurious pests. If syringed twice daily in
bright weather, and once on dull days,
no other care is needed to keep the plants
perfectly clean. The grower will be best
able to judge the sizeof potiu which they
will command the readiest sale in his lo-
cality and once that size is attained the
plants can, if necessary, be kept in a
liealtby condition for a considerable time
in the samesize pots by judicious feeding.
I would uot recommend any of the quick
acting artificial manures. The old fash-
ioned farmyard variety, if it can be ob-
tained, is both best and safest. That
procured by soaking sheep manure is also
good. Dilute well; rather apply often in
a weak state than run the risk of injur-
ing the plants by putting It on too
strong. Scotia.

Baby Primrose.

We are in receipt of samples of rooted
cuttings of this interesting plant (Pri-
mula Forbesi) which the sender, Albert
Knapper, I'rankford, Pa., informs iishave
been rooted from flower steins. The
plants received are well rooted and ap-
pear to havecomedirect from the cutting
bench ; numerous crowns have formed
and by division each cutting would thus
produce from four to six young plants.
Tills method should commend itself to
tliose wishing to increase their stock
rajiidly. Thecnttings are made simply
by taking off the flower stem down next
to the foliage of the plants; there are no
joints so that trimming the cuttings is
unnecessary.

The Putnam Count.v (N. Y.) Chrysan-
themum Societ.y has been organized. It
is the intention of the promoters to give
prizes for the best pot-grown plants, best
cut blooms and also for the best kept
front gardens, for amateurs. The Socie-
t.y Avill give exhihitions and will co-
operate with village imprtivement jis-
Bociations throughout Putnam County.

MARANTA MASSANGEANA

The ImttentflelllnK plant for retail, fine for fernerleB,
makcB fine 3 or 4 In. pot plants, 2 In. pots. $1.00 per doz. ;
IG.OO per 100. 3 In. polP. $l.rA) per doz.. $8.00 per 100.

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI—

strong, lit In- P"'". Jl * Per 100.
DnCCC Bride, Sin., W.OO per lOO; J35.00 per 1000
IfUoLO Kridesinitid, sin, tl B 100; $35 a 11X10.
fyTcrms, caeb or C. O, D.

C. MERKEL &SON, Mentor, Ohio.

M**ntlon the Flnrletn' Rxchanire when writing

-'*« PALMS

AND

FERNS

The LARGEST STOCK In
the West.

Send U3 your name, and we will keep you posted when
we have anything special to offer.

GEO.WITTBOLD,"°c^H'iS/l'ro!'

Mention the Pnorlitt' Exchange wheo wrltlDg.

Nephrolepis

Washingtoniensis

Thl8 most valuable new Fern is much ad-
lEirecl bv all who see It. It is a Brand, hardy
and majestic pot plant, any size. (See large ad-
vertisement in previous issues for description).
I have the finest stock of well established
plants.

3 good plants, mailed for $1.00

Vi strong plants, 8 in. pots for 6. on

13 strong plants, 4 in. pots, 2 to 3 feet, 9.1 0

13 strong plants, 6 in. pots 18 00

Price for 100 or more on application.

JOHN H. LEY, ^opl Washington, O.G.

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FERN

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WE MAKE A SPECIALTY t°rad"e''^i?h"Fresh
Fern Spores, saved at our own nurseries. Hy
exercising a little care and sowing only the
right varieties you can quickly work up a
good stock of small Ferns that are indispens-
able for many kinds of Florist work. We
furnish with all orders piflin, simple directions
for cultivating. Mixed Spores* snfflcent
for 300t) plants, $1 00 ; collection of 12 best
varieties, e«ch in a separate envelope, post-
paid, for $5.00.

EOSON C, MADDEN, Skt Kills, N. J.

U. S. Exotic Nurseries.

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Cyperfls HltefDifoliDS

In Extra Fine Condition.

2 inch, at $2 per 100; 2}^ inch, at $2.50 per lOt).

FERNS.

For dishes, in leadin^^ vars., ~* in., at $5.50a 100.

COCOS WEDDELIANA.

3 Inob, tine at $l.'i.llO per 100.

SELAGINELLA EMILIANA.

3 in., fine, at $1 per doz.; 4 in., fine, $2 per doz.
Satisfaction Guaranteed. Cash with Order.

GEORGE L. MILLER, Newark, Ohio.

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THE BOSTON FERN

A SPECIALTT. f5 00 per 100; HO.OO per 1000.
Orders filled In rotation, aa plants are ready.

L H. FOSTER. 46 King St.. Dorchester, Mass.

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lepble;!: Mial& Umm

The handsomest decorative plant in
cultivation, $5.00 a 100; $40.00 a ICOO.

Mine la the Genuine Stock.

FRED. C. BECKER, Cambridge,Mass.

1730 CAMIiraiKlE ST.
M.^ntlon th^ FloHwTp' Bxrhftng^ wh^n writing.

STIIDEI'S OFFEB

In the Florists' Exchange of June
24, page 649, is still good until
stoci< is exhausted. Make Checks,
Money Orders, etc., payable to
FRANZ BOUFFIE, Manager.

N. STUDER, Anacostia, D. C.

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Boston Ferns

I>i. Exaltata Bostoiilensls, small
plant*. $6 00 per 100; $40.00 per lOOO; not less
than 3.T0 at KiOO rate. Larger plants, $6.00 to
$12,110 per 100,

ALSO A FINK LOT OF

Kentias, Belmoreana ana Forsteriana, B-in.

pots, from $1.00 to $1.60 each; 7-in. pots, $1.60

to $2 60 each; lartrer plant*, $3 Oil to $10.00 ea.
Areca I..ute8ceiis, .'ioc. to $3.00 each.
I.,atanlas, from $4.00 per doz., to $3 00 each.
Araucarlas, lar*re plants, $1.00 to $1 50 ea.
AHpara>fU»Pluiiiosus,$1.00to$l.&Odoz.
AHparatcus SpreiiRerl, 3}^ in. pots,

$l..5'l per doz.
AsparaKos Tennlssliuu8,2H in. pots,

7.'jc. per doz.; 3}^ in. pots, $1 36 per doz.
Adiantnm Cuneatuiu, from 76c. to

$3 0(1 per d"Z.
Rublier Plants, $5.00 to $6.00 per doz.

WIM. A. BOCK, No. Cambridge, Mass.

Unknown correspondentR will send cash with
orders. Connected with Telephone.

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LATANIA BORBONICA

2 Inch pots $0.60 per doz ; fl.OO per 100

4 •' 2.50 " iSo.OO "

5 " extra fine 4.75 " 35.00

6 " 9.00 " 70.00

B " II .50 to $2.25 each ; $16.00 to J24 00 per doz.
Fine Bpeclinen planla. |(5.LN) and upwards.

ARECA LUTESCENS.

PlantB 15.00 and upwards.
Kentia Belmoreana and Forsteriana—

4 Inch potfl 135.00 per 100.

5 " f50.00 to 75.00

6 " 1.00 to 1.25 apiece.

Large plants from ^.00 to $10.00 a piece.

Flicenix. Keclmata, Canarleosls and Ruplcola, all

sizes from 2 to 10 inch pots, at lowest prices.
Pbtenix Reclinatn,4 Incn pots, 20ctP. each, $18.00

per KM; 5 IdcU pots. 35 cts. each, $30.00 per 100; 6

inch pots, 60 cts. each. $55.00 per 100.
CocoH Weddeliana, 2 loch pots, fine, $15.00 per lOO,

and larger plants from 20 cte. up.
Pandanus Utills. 4 Inch pots, $25.00, and 5 Inch

pots, $40.00 per 100, fine olants.
Prlinu in, Dbl. White, strong 2^ In. plants. $7.00 a 100.
FER>'S— Haveah<»ut20.aX> of fine assortment Ironi

2 lucli pota. In fine condition, $3,00 a 100 ; $27.50 a 1000.

JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, Allegheny Pa.

L. D. TELEPHONE 872.
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[ROSE HILL NURSERIES;

ALL SOLD but about 60,000 SEEDLINQ

! KENTIA BELMOREANA and FORSTERIANA [

■ Ono to three leaves; beautiful stock for growing on ; order quick
H before potted. Send for prices of Palms, Dracsnas, Ficus,

■ Araucarias, Ferns, Etc., before ordering elsewhere.
J Price List on application.

5 SIEBRECHT & SON, New Rocheile, N. Y.

H TKI.F.I'IIONK l.^l.

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July 15, 1899.

PRIMROSE

Per 100
Chinese Primroses, single mixed, 2 iDcb

pots $3-00

ObcoDlca Grandlllora, 2iuchpots ^-M

•' " Kiisea, Aug. let. 3.00

Forbes! I, '* Baby." 2 inch po s 4.00

ASPAi»AOU.«l S1-RKNGEKI,2H in. puts 4 00

60 KRIUKSMAIUS. 2Hillchpot8 2 !)0

100 BKl DES, 2H inch puts 2.60

t^ff' Cash. No C. O. Us.

JOS. H. GUNNINGH&M, Delaware, Ohio.

Mellon the Florists' Exotaacre when writing.

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I CARNATIONS \

m LA FAYETTE, IND. ■

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YODKG CHBYSiHTHEPinS

Now limited to a few best commercial
varieties. Orders tilled only if pur-
ohaser allo^vB my own selection of
varieties, at $3.00 per 100.

J. G. EISELE, - Philadelphia, Pa.

20th AND ONTAKIO STS.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

■■■ WM. MURPHY "■

I WtioiesaiBGamatioiilirower i

The F=l,orists' Exchange.

709

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STATION F

CINCINNATI, OHIO

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OUR NEW WHITE GIIINITIOII

Tm one of ihc Itt'Hi on llie i>lnrk<'t.

Large flower, very atrong stiff ateni, stauds erect.
Flower when first open litis a very tlcUcate stiade of
pink, when full open Is a perfect whUe. I8 free from
rust. H»9 fine (.'Itive seent, We have tried It for three
years. Will put It on ihe market, the cunilng season.
It Is the hest wulte carnalloQ we have ever grown,

LOGAN AVE. GREENHOUSES, Danville, III.

WlioleNiile FloriN(r4.

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CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Fn.iiii 2 Ineh riots, for .Iiini' iiini -Inly iijantltit;.

(>0U0 N<iv<'IiieH for IS'.I'J at very moderate prices.

•2000 European NoveltiPH. at JlO.lU per l(Ki.

*-S000 New ViirietieMOl' l,S!»S,att4tK)perlOO.

'25.000 StniulaiMl VarieiieN, at |2.3U per lUU.

List of Varieties on Application.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich.

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SOLID OXJT.

Field Plants in quantity ready in Sept.
\v nlv liir [Hices and varieties.

JOS. RENiRD, Unionville, Chester Co., Pa.

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CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

The following varieties still left. Stock Is going fast,
let U8 have your order before It la too late. Send for
list of other varieties.

KAUI.V VARIETIES.

Cieo. S. Knih, Win. Simpson. M. ile IVroni-

inort, ftli'H. M. KobiiiMOii. Ivury, C-lory

ol'tlie PiLcilie. Alarioii IleuderHon.

tHUO per lUU.

nilDSEAhON TO liATE.

Snow <tneen $5.00perlOO

ftlTH. V. II. Tfirce 5.00 *•

Auiuiiiii <wloi'y 5.(10 *'

PeniiMylvnnia 6.00 "

MiM, II. VVfekH 3.00 "

I>lerry XtnitM 6.00 "

<;ol(len WcililiiiK 4.0U "

Win. II. lancolu 300 '*

NeviiiN 3.00 "

niTM. S. T. niiirdock 3.00 "

Coideii IMunif 300 "

E. l>nHle(louxe S.l» "

IHnjor HoiiiinH'on 3 'X> *'

H.WEBER d^ SONS, Oakland, Md.

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SEAWANHAKA GREENHOUSES

Oyster Bay,
New York.

Per doz.

Abutllon. 4 varieties. 2mneh pots $0.75

Adiyranthes I.lndeiill, etc. 2H Inch pots 60

AKeratatu, Cope'M Pet. 2!^ inch pota BU

" TapiH Itlue. 2!^ inch pots 60

Alternantliera. Kmm traraes 35

OCKOiiia Vernon. 2H inch pots 60

Coleus, VerschaffeUil, Golden Bedder, etc.

From •i'^t lEicli pots |0

Cuphea I»latycentra. '^H inch pots -ao

Dractena Indlvlsa. 4 inch pots, strong -•<»

All orders filled in rotation. Orders of $5,00 and over F. 0. B. N.Y.

Per 100

$B.00
3.00
200
2.00
1.00
350

2.00
2.00
18.00

Per doz. Per 100

Dracaena ludlvlsa. 9 inch pots, strong $3.1)0 $25.00

Heliotrope. Ulue. 2H inch pots 30 2.00

L,atanla Borbonlca. Sinchpots 125 10.00

Sinchpots 6.00 40.00

Lemon Verbena. 2!^ inch pots 50 2.50

Maranta Blcolor. 2i^ inch pots 75 6.00

Pbcenlx Recllnata. 5 inch pots 7.50 60.00

Mlea SerpyllifoHa. 2!^ inch pots 30 2.00

Vinca, tralllnK 60 4.00

Cash with order from unknown customers or C. 0. D.

JAMES C. CLARK, Supt. p. o. box 34, oyster Bay, n.y. WM. L. SWAN, Prop

UftntloD tb« inorlBtj' Bitchang* whwi writing

SeeiiilD!! GaiDailoii FlaDts

Now too larifo to mail ; extras added to
cover expressage. Price $4 00 per 100.
Two sample plants by mail for 10 cents.
Try for the $50.00 Prize.

Imerican Ross Company, Washington, D. G.

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ALTERNANTHERAS

2}4 in. pots, stront?, per 100, $2.00.

C3r JEi JEX. .A. :D^ I TJTt/L S

4 In. pots, in full bloom, per 100, $i.OO.

C. OTTO SCHWABE, Florist

JENKIPJXOWJS, I-A.

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THE TWO GIANT DAISIES

CALIFORNIA GIANT, white, an<l ETOILE
BE LYON, yellow, BtroDg, 3 In. pots, |t.50 a doz.

SMII,AX, Birong, from 2ii In. pots, tS.OO per 100;

$15 IW per lw>u.
CALIFORNIA VIOLETS, well rooted mnners

Irom cold traine. tl.OO per llO; »7.IXI per llXXi.
Cash with order, please.

P. M. DE WITT, Torresdale, Phila., Pa.

Montl-^n thft THnrlwrw' Exchange when writing.

QEjANin AMERICA

The ideal pot and bedding GERANIUM,
exquisite, striking coloring; enonnouely
florlferous; dwarf and strong In growth.

Orders booked now. Pbolos free.

HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa.

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BABY PRIMROSE

Nice young stock, to grow on for fall and win-
ter hloomlng. 7!i cle. per dozen hy mall; $5 00
a 100, express paid ; triLUSplanted stock, |3 a lUU.

PltIi>IUL.A OBCONICA, new large flowering,
f2.5u per 100.

E. FRYER,

Berrlman St. and New Lots Ave , BROOKLYN, N Y.

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LAGER & HURRELL,

Growers and ^\ ^3 ^% IJ | ^\ ^
importers of ^J f\. \^ rl I 1^ O
Just arrived In splendid ctHidltlun: Cnttleyn
l..abinta. C ItloHHin;, V. SpecioNiHHiniat C
llnrriHonlie Violacen. V, Wurnerii. C.
(JmnulOHn. l>felin AncepH. 1j. A. Albn. Ij.
AutiiiiiunliH. Ii. PrfPHiuiiH. I^. Ilnynnn. and
KiirlinKtonin FrnicrniiH.

Cherry Wood Baskets, Fresh Moss and Peat.
Oorrespondenee^^^ SUMMIT, N. J.
Mi'ntlon Iha Florlaf Exchajig* wh#o writing.

PeecocK's New Dallias

rOr 10™ Best Old Varieties.

Send for our new Illustrated Trade List before order-
ing elsewhere.

l»~PEACOCK'S DAHLIAS always received highest
awards over all competitors. Forty-six first prizes
out of forty-nine entries during past four years—
an unequaled record.

Best New and Standard Carnations—

Beautifully illustrated and accurately described In
our Trade List. Send for copy.

Surplus Stock of Mixed Dahlias—

At right price. Also Dahlias under color
tVCORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED.

W. p. PEACOCK, - - Atco, N.J.

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B£GrOI^TIJLS.

Very stron^r plants from 2 in. pots.

ARGKNTEA GUTTATA perl00,J2 00

VKKNON. red anil white " 2 00

ALBA PICTA " 2 00

THURSTONI " 2 00

RUBRA '• 2 00

MIXED SORTS " 2 00

CASH PLEASE.

EDWARD B. JACKSON, Stamford, Conn.

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SPECIAL QUOTATIONS

€yeinnien PerHicuiii Splendent iiig.. finest
strain In the world. In 4 true colors, ase'd from 2H 'n.
pots, $4.00 per lUO ; $35.00 per lOOti. I^ntnuia llor-
bonicaand Drncn-nn Indivlsn, strong, from flata,
$3.at per um, Itfifonin Rex, extra well grown, from
4 In. potfi. asBortrd, JIUOO |>er UXi. ('liiiirHe Priiii-
rowe (fringed follHt^ci, In ficnlors. strain superb to any.
Cineraria byb. Mnx. grandillora, grnndi-
flora nana. plenlMHliiia, cicriilea. kerineN-
iina.nnna, tlK- abuvc fmiii Hat*, ready .July let,
$1.75 per 100; $15 iKi |»rr HXKI. Sallsfjictlon guaranteed.
PAUL I»IAI>KK. KuNt SlroudMbiira, Pn.
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Flrst-cltiHB Assortment,

Irom 2 iu. pota, S3.00 per
110; ;J!^in. pots, $6.00 per
100; 4 ill. pots. $8 no per 100.
Geranium Mars, stock plants, at $3.00 per doz.
AGERATUM, dwarf blue and white, 3 In. pots.

fine, at $3.00 per 100.
FUCHPilAS, from Zi4 In. pota. at $5.00 per 100.
HELAGINELlA, from 3 In. pots, at $6.00 per 100.
Cash with order, please,

JOHN RECK, Bridgeport, Conn.

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GERANIUMS i

ALTERNANTHERA (ned),2iDch,»i20perioo

CANNAS, Mix d, 3 Inch, $3.00 per ICO.
GERANIUMS, Mixed, 2 to 3 In. pots, 2 cts. and 3 ct».
ELMER I. RAWLINOS, Quakertown, Pa.

Mention the PlorlBts' Exchange when wrltlB«.

VINCA MAJOR...

E.\tra fine, 2 and 2!^, $2.25 per 100. Just
what you will want for next Spring's sales.

SMI LAX 2inch,$l.B0al00.

IVY GERANIUMSCre^""

Turner. Extra line bud and bloom, SVi in.
$5.0*1 11 100.

MRS. TAYLOR and
ROSE GERANIUMS

2 inch. {2.00 a 100.

FUCHSIAS ^'"'^nToiam

bookf/ror BOSTON FERN 4 to 6 inches.

A.J.BALDWIN,Newark,Ohio.

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UADnV PII\IK^ ?®'' Majesty, Souv. de Sa.]e, Gertrude, Laura

Wilmer, 214 inch pots, $4.00 per 100.

wi^^l CTQ Campbell, Russian, California, Shoenbrun, Luxonne, Prin-

cess of W.ales, |3.00 per 100; 2;^ inch plants.
XHE CONARD & JONES COMPANV, West Grove,

Pa.

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HOW TO GROW CHRYSANTHEMUMS

82 paires, well illustrated. A practical compilation of matter contributed by many of the
leading experts of the day. By far the best work on this subject ever writ^ten. It contains
Instructions for each month in the year, also chapters on Tralninut, Diseases, Seed Saving, etc.

Published by AMERICAN GARDENINQ, 133 Liberty Street, New York.

Mention the FIorlBta' gxchang* wben wiiung.

PRIMROSES

Ready in August, 60,000, Orders booked now. 1 he flnest large-tlowerins fringed
varieties grown. Singles, named. $3.60 per 100 ; $20.00 per 1000. Doubles, $4.00 per 100 ;
$35.00 per 1000. Strictly cash prices.

JOHN F. RUPP, SHIREMANSTOWN/.!;

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The Home ol' DA

IniruHt;*,

5000 BEfiONlA REX also OTBER POT PLANTS

rer 100

Abutllon, var. trailing. Bin $8.00

Begonia, Rex, aS8orled.2)4 in 4 00

" " named 6 00

" Tuberous, 2!4 in 6.011

Lemon Verbenas, 2^ in 3.(10

Salvia, 2!4 in 4 IKI

Impatleiis Sultan I, 2^ In 3.00

Prlinro8eClilne»e,extiatlnesl ml n. 2^4 m. 3.10

GERANIUMS. lenoo

Assorted $1.60

Mixed 1 26

Mars, Happy Thought 3 00

Mrs. Pollock 2.0(1

Mrs. Parker 4.00

Silver Leaf 1-50

Rose Scented 160

Mme. Salleroi 1-2.^

Freak of Nature *■''"

Ivy 1,60

Per 100

English Ivy, 2 to 3 ft B.OU

Verbenas, 2^ In 2 00

Slanettia Blcolor, 3 in 6 00

GEK'^I'ilVI'IS. I'erlOO

Assorted, 2mn., $4.00 per lUO; a!4in $6.00

Mme. Salleroi. 2 in 2.0O

Sweet 8c"nted. Mrs, Pollock, Pansy, SJ-j in. 4 IKI
Mrs, Parker, 2kt in tl-OO

Abutllon, var. trailing

Begonia, Rex 21X1

" Incarnata Gigantoa 2.00

*' Flowering "•OO

Impatiens Sultanl 2.00

Manettla Blcolor 2.00

Lemon Verbenas l-SO

Per 100
..$2.00

TERMS, CASH OR C. O. D.

GREENE & UNDERHILL, WATERTOWN, N. Y.

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710

The F=i-ORists' Exchkisgi

POUNDED IN 1888,

Exclusively a Trade Paper,

Mnttred at New Tork Po$t Offlce ai Second OlaaBMatte*
Published EVERY SATURDAY by

». T. DEliMHREPTGJIIDPyB. CO. LTD.,

2, 4, 6, 8 Duane St., New York.
P. 0. Box, 1697. Telephone 1854 John.

BBOISTEBBD OABI.I: ADDRESS:
Florex, New York.

SUBSCRIPTIONS:
■ 1.00 per year to United States, Canada and
Meiico. S3. 00 per year to foreign coun-
tries In postal union. Payable in advance.

ADVERTISEMENTS!

Copy must reach this office not later than
Thursday In order to secure insertion in issue
of the following Saturday.

Bate, 1.00 per luoli. Special positions
eztia. Discounts on contracts of one month
or longer.

Orders from unknown parties must be accom-
panied by cash or satisfactory references.

Contents.

American Carnation Society . . .710

Chanoeb in Business I'll

Government Free Seed . . . .710
Echoes from the Alleys .... 714
Leqal Protection for Originator of

8EEDLING Fruits 710

Married 714

Middlemen's Charges, Regulating . TIO

Nursery Department 707

Obituary :

T. W. Girdlestone 714

Personals 714

Question Box 706

Seidewitz, E. a. (Portrait) . . . . 7l6
S. A. F. Plant Registration . . .710
Trade Notes:

Cleveland, New York, Philadelphia . 714

Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Hamilton,
Ont., Hartford, Pittsburg, St. Louis,
Toronto 715

A writerln Indian Gardi'iiiiin'.Ciih-ntta,
says of Acalypha Sanderi, tlKit it is dif-
ferent from any acalyplia witli whicli he
is acquaiuted, and while, liiilanieally, it
may not have characteristics sndicieiitly
distinct to make it a separate species, he
should say " it is unquestionably a sport
— and a fine sport, too." It has also been
classified as a synonym of A. hispida.

The American Carnation Society.

Wednesday, August IT,, in the meeting
room of the S. A. F., at Detroit, Mich.,
there will be held ameeting of theExecu-
cutive Committee of this Society. The
object of the session is to arrange a
program for the next annual meeting in
Buffalo and prepare a schedule of pre-
miums for the exhibition. All members
of the Society are invited to be present
and give their views on the above sub-
jects. Those who cannot attend the
meeting are asked to present their ideas
to the secretary in writing and they will
be given due attention.

There are a few members in arrears for
dues, and this is a last and final notice
of the same. Unless the dues are paid
at once all such names will be dropped
from the rolls.

The following scale has been adopted
forjudging carnations iu all the classes
at the next exhibition, and it will be
well for all members and intending ex-
hibitors to familiarize themselves with
this scale, so that they can have their
exhibits come up to its retiuiremenls.
It will be noticed that there is no pro-
vision tor judging plants, and as a conse-
quence there will be no need to exhibit a
plant in order to secure a certificate of
merit as heretofore. The scale is :

Color 26

sue. au

Stem 20

Form 15

Substance 10

Fragrance 5

Calyx 5

Total 100

Albert M. Herii, .Secretary.
W. P. Craig, President.

Society of American Florists and
Ornamental Horticulturists.

plant registration.

A. Herrington, Madison, N. J., registers
new hemeiocalUs "Florham;" H. au-
rantiaca major + H. Thunbergli. Habit
of plant intermediate between parents.
The foliage has the distichous arrange-
ment of H. aurantiaca major, but the
leaves are narrower, more elongated and
arching outward after the manner of H.
Thunbergii. Flower spikes erect, three
to four feet in height, bearing five to six
brauclies each producing six to seven
flowers. Flowers when expanded are
about six inches in diameter; sepals four
inches long, three-quarters of an inch
broad, yellow, suffused orange, some
flowers "showing well-defined bands (/f
this hue through the entire length of
sepal. Petals four inches long, one and
one-quarter inches broad and of a clear
canarv-vellow color.

Wm. J. .Stewart, Secretary.

Regulating: Middlemen's Chargfes.

.\ccording to the American Agricultur-
ist, the Department of Agriculture pro-
poses to find out by the appointment of
a committee of investigation, why there
is so much difference in price between
what the producer getsand theconsumer
pays for certain perishable produce, and
to provide, it possible, a remedy therefor.
The same journal points out that a diffi-
cult end or the business is in "inducing
retailers to quickly take cognizance of
conditions and sell liberal quantities at a
narrow margin. This would thus make
a market tor a largelyincreasedquantity
benefiting both producers and con-
sumers. It may be argued that the laws
of competition force the small tradesman
to whittle down his profits to as low a
point as practicable. While this is theo-
retically true, it in practice is not. He
too often stands in his own light, refus-
ing to follow a break in eggs, for ex-
ample, or a glut in the supply of berries
or peaches. Result, when the markets are
full and the wholesale price away down,
instead of handling a big lot of goods at
a small margin, giving his customers the
benefit, he selfishly endeavors to buy at
the low price and sell at the old-time
high price."

This condition is not far wide of the
mark as regards flowers also, to which
perishable product we are not informed
whether or not the Department's investi-
gation will extend.

Government Free Seed.

** Investigations that have been made
at various post offices in Indiana, Illinois,
Wisconsin, Minnesota, New York, Con-
necticut, Massachusetts and some other
States indicate that there has been a
great letting down in the quantity of
seeds sent to the various post offices as

compared with former years

Also the quality of the seeds distributed
this year, from appearances, is even
worse than formerly, and it has been a
well-known fact for years that this Gov-
ernment contract has been the sewer
through which much of the doubtful,
worthless and vile seed trash and accu-
mulations f>t the various seed houses of
the country have reached the planter"—
Up-to-date Farming and Gardening, In-
dianapolis, June, 1899.

The statement contained in the above
quotation (and which presumably is
based on an accurate knowledge of the
situation), regarding the curtailment of
the quantities of free seeds distributed by
the Government through the various
post offices the past season, while not in
a< cordance with the opinion held by our
Chicago contemporary to the effect that
" three packets are now sent out to one
in former times." is worthy of attention
by the Secretary of Agriculture. As far as
we know there has been no reduction in
the quantities of seeds purchased, and if
they have not been distributed tlirough
the mails, as formerly, in what manner
have they reached those for whom they
were intended, or what has become of
them ?

Kegarding the quality of the seeds sent
out, that, too, is a matter that demands
investigation by the .Secretary of Agricul-
ture. The law provides for the imrchase
of " valuable seeds." In addititm to that
the .seeds purchased by the Government
iriUKi meet the requirements of a set
standard of quality. It would be inter-
esting to know if the "seeds distributed
this year," which, " from appearances, are
worse than formerly," passed muster at
the hands of the Government officials in
charge of these matters.

Again, if the "well known fact" re-
garding the worthlessnessof the seed dis-
tributed by the Government be as cited
by our Indianapolis contemporary, it is
certainly neither to the credit nor to
the future profit of a seedsman to have
his name associated with Uncle Sam's
seed contract. It also appears some-
what paradoxical that the distribution
of " worthless and vile seed I rash " could
materially affect the sale of good seed.
It the circumstances be as stated, rather
does the Government prove a benefactor
(though an unjui-t one) to the Seed
Trade, in j.roviding a dumping giound
tor the " worthless and vile seed trash,"
which no reputable seedsman would
handle or dispose of toregularcustomers.

lie that as it may, it the .Secretary of
Agriculture is tailing to carry out the let-
terof the law; if "common g;irden seeds"
are not " valuable seeds," under its inter-
pretation, the peojjie or those interestid
in free seeds should demand an investiga-
tion into the matter by Congress. So long
as the law remains in operation, how-
ever, the public should certainly get that
for which it is taxed; and should the
abuse of the authority vesting the pur-
chaKe of seed in the Government by its
officials, either as regards the nature,
quality or disposal of such seeds be
proven, let remediary measures be at
once instituted. Indeed, in view of the
Ijrevailing feeling, both in the seed trade,
and among a very large majority of the
intelligent public. Congress sliould im-
mediatel.v put in force an investigation
into the utility and [jrolltableness of an
api>ropriiitioii largely considered by so
many good citizens and tax-payers as a
burden and a useless w.iste. I'ublic
interests would seem to demand such an
iniiuiry.

Legfal Protection for the Orginator
of a Seedling Fruit.

The Minnesota Horticulturist for July
contains an article on this subject, writ-
ten by Mr. A. li.Choate, a lawyer of Min-
neapolis, from which wemake the follow-
ing extracts.

The remarks of Mr. Choate, who is evi-
dently also interested in horticultural
matters, are the outcome of a legal ques-
tion submitted to him by a client based
on the following circumstance:

Two men, living about thirty miles
apart, claimed, that while working inde-
pendently they had originated valuable
seedling plants which apjic-ired to be of
the same variety. About one liuiidred
miles from either of the iilleged seedlings
there were several thousand yearling
plants which each man claimed were
regular descendants of his particular
seedling. One of the men claimed that
tlie other had no seedling at all, but had
secured slips fiom his seedUng and propa-
gated the yearlings a hundred miles awa.v
without authority. The question was,
could tile sale ipf the yearlings be enjoined
and further propaga'tifjn be prohibited?

Mr. Choate states :

" There is no statute in this State, nor
in any other that I know of, which at-
tempts to give protection to the origin-
ator of a seedling. But. after careful con-
sideration, I am of the op nion, that in-
dependently of any statute, by common
law in this State a man who originates
a seedling plantisthe legal owner of such
seedling and may absolutely prohibit
anyone else from propagating any plants
from it, and may exercise as absolute
control over the seedling and its increase
and the disposition of such increase as he
may over a domestic animal which he
owns; and if anyone gets possession of
buds or slips without the originator's
consent, or liavlng lawfully gotten pos-
session propagates others" without the
consent of the originator, either express
orimplied,he may be enjoined from prop-
agating or felling them, and is liable for
any damages which the originator may
suffer theieby. But if the originator sell
any of the iiroducts of his plant, witliout
limiting the purchaserinhisrightto prop-
agate and sell, then the purchaser lias,
by implication, an unlimited right to do
as he may see fit with his purchase. It
was upon this theory of the law that I
secui-ed a temporary injunction, jirohibit-
ing the sale of the yearlings in question
until their ancestry could be determined
by a trial in court.

"The difficulties of protecting the oiig-
inator of a seedling are more of a jiracti-
cal than a legal character. The case in
question is a good illustration of the
complications likely to arise. You will
remember the seedlings were thirt.v miles
apart and the yearlings were about a
hundred miles from either of the seed-
lings. This gave a variety of soil, climate
and exposure. '1 he yearlings had borne
no fruit and thecharacter of the stock on

which they were propagated was un-
known. There had not been sufficient
experiment to demonstrate to what ex-
tent this seedling had the power to
transmit its individuality to its descend-
ants. I understand that this power
varies in different varieties of plants, and
that sometimes entirely new varieties are
formed by asexual propagation.

" I got the trial of the easecontinued so
as to have the benefit of a fruitage of the
seedlings. But the graudcliildren of my
client's seedling were wayward, and ap-
parently unconcerned about assisting in
determining their ancestry, for while they
closely resembled the fruit on the parental
tree, they were different in complexion,
more sour in disposition and not so
prompt in getting down to business, that
is, they were about two weeks later in
ripiniiig. This only complicated matters.
" When .vou take into consideration all
the varying conditions and elements
which may enter into any particular
case, and when you bear in mind that
legal protection will generally be desired
at just the period in the history of a seed-
ling when its characteristics are least
known and hardest to establish, and at
the time when the alleged descendants
are themselves undeveloped and their
characteristics are little known and hard
to prove — when all these matters are
taken into consideration, I am sure that
those of you who have given such things
the most attention will agree with me
that to prove to a legal certainty the an-
cestry of fruit plants is likely to be one of
the most difficult tasks imaginable.

" I shall refrain from giving you a lec-
ture on plant heredity, tor I have learned
just enough about horticulture to know
better than to stand up before horticul-
tural experts and try to tell them any-
thing alioiitit. I think I have said enough
to call your attention to the practical
difficulties in the way of giving legal pro-
tection to the originator ol a seedling
plant.

" When you, gentlemen, get the ques-
tions of individuality and heredity of
plants settled, and become so expert in
distinguishing them that you cau give
the courts definiteand positive testimony
in regard to the ancestry and consan-
guinity of all the little plant waifs which
are continually presenting themselves for
clas.siHcation, I assure you that the courts
will furnish legal protection to the mid-
wife who officiated at the conception and
birth of the waifs."

The following extract from the discus-
sion that followed upon the reading of
the foregoing is also significant:

The President: Mr. Choate, may I ask
if there is any legal protection tor a va-
riety under a specific name?

Mr. (Choate: I suppose you refer to the
question of the name adopted by the
originator. There is protection tor that.
Mr. Bush: .Such protection would con-
sist of the trade mark right?

Mr. Choate: Yes, sir; and protection
would be given where there is no trade
mark. • * •

As regards protection to originators,
so tar as nomenclature is concerned, by
trade mark, the courts have already held
that " the protection of a trade mark
cannot be obtained for an organic arti-
cle, which by the law of its nature is re-
productive and derives its chief value
from its innate vital powers independent
of the care, management, or ingenuity of
man."

* * *

While upon this subject we should like
to set our friend, Mr. Herr, right in his
interpret.ation of the legal rights that the
registration of a name with the Ameri-
can Carnation Society gives to the party
so registering. In a recent issue of a con-
temporary that gentleman asseverates:
" In addition, the registration gives the
party registering a standing in law and
enalilrs liiai to prevent, by legal process
it lie so desires, the use of that name for
any other carnation except his own." It
is not the tactot registration that secures
to the owner the legal rights herein set
forth ; the Carnation Society being sim-
ply a voluntar.v organization, not recog-
nized by the courts as an authority on
this subject. Without registration, ami
provided sufficient publicity has been
afforded to a name applied to a seedling,
the owner of such seedling wo^ Id have
equal legal rights to restrain the use of
such name to iinother and different seed-
ling and thereby prevent fraud or decep-
tion with one who registered a name with
the .Society ; but the value of registra-
tion lies in the greater publicity and the
establishing of priority secured to a name
and thereby to the owner of the seedling
— a tact in itself sufficient to prove the
great worth and utility of registration ;
for the greater the publicity given the
stronger the claim in law.

July 15,1899.

THB FiLORISXS' EXCHMNGB.

711

Bulb Growing: in Washingfton State.

Editor J''lorists^ Exchange,

As I have boen pretty widely introduced
liy my friend, Andreas Simon, of the
StaatsZeitunK of Chiacgo, to^he florists'
of America. I tliought a little addition to
facts stated by liim may be now accepta-
ble. I enclose ilippinj; from our county
paper slmuinf; .June temiieratnres for
189!). I fancy it will be a revelation to
man.^' who are to-day swelteriiii;- ninler
the trj'ing temperature of tlie Ea.stern
States.

U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGBICDLTUBE. — WEATH-
ER BUREAU.

Voluntary observer's meterologlcal record
for mouth of Juue, 1800. Station, Orcas
Island.

TEMPBRATDBB.

Maximum. Minimum. Meant

Precipita-
tion In In-
cheB."

Ju'e 1

60

52

0.1

..07

2

66

51

15

3

58

52

06

4

60

50

10

.. —

5

60

50

10

..16

6

57

48

09

7

67

50

17

8

64

48

16

.. —

9

62

50

12

10

58

53

5

..25

11

54

50

04

12

58

48

10

.13

13

60

50

10

.. —

14

70

54

16

15

68

51

15

16

74

54

20

. —

17

68

52

16

. —

18

65

56

9

. —

19

62

57

5

20

62

52

10

21

65

50

15

22

78

50

23

23

70

50

20

24

55

54

1

25

55

52

8

.. —

26

60

53

7

..05

27

64

51

18

28

54

45

19

2'J

66

44

22

, —

ao

67

44

23

SOMMARY :— Mean temperatifi-e t 56 Max-
imum ternperaturo 74 on the 16th. Minimum
temperature 1 4 on ttie30th. Total precipita-
tion * .6''> luclu's. Clear days 4. Partly
cloudy 20. Cloudy 6. Dates of frost, — •
and — . Direction of prevailinjr wind. South
and Northwest. Remarks — Solar halo. 8th
at 1 P.M. to 2 P.M. Normal raiafall 1.28
Inches. Mean temperature 3 degrees below
normal.

•Including rain, hall, sleet and melted
snow.

fFrora maximum and mlninium readings.

Prior to moving to the then Territory
of Washington, October, 1887,1 had tem-
perature tables covei'ing 15 years made
by the reteran Volunteer Observer at
Madrone, Kitsap County, Wash., R. S.
Hoskinson, Esq. I am here and com-
menced my e.xpenments from a study of
his tables. I said before coming that
here was a country whose horticultural
capacities had only (grand though they
were) been liglitly touched upon. This
county is specially favored in being farther
removed ii'om the snow-covered moun-
tains than any other part of the Sound,
consequently is visited by fewer early and
late frosts. We are surrounded by water
that is never below 43 degrees F. in Win-
ter and never above 5.0 degrees F. in
Summer; it is now (July 7) at 54 degrees
F. day or night. We are in the belt of the
ver.v least rainfall yearly.

Our land by continuous sun and little
rain in Summer gets warm to a depth of
two to three feet, and when our Holland
bulbs are planted at the beginning of our
certain rainy season— 2()th of September
— thev grow with a vigor unlcuown in
Holland.

Our long, mild Fall weather generally
continues up to Christmas. I have plant-
ed tulips as late as December 24, which
have done well. We iilant all our bulbs
from 5 inclies, for crocus, to (i and 7
inches for tulips and narcissi; hyacinths,
6 to 8 inches, according to age and size.
Our most active we<Hl tight is in Novem-
ber, February. March, April and May.
By June 15 the top soil becomes dr.v and
beds are laid by, and there are no more
weeds to tight for the balance of season.
Digging time begins the last of July. We
have the most invigorating climate in
the I'nited State.s during May, June, July
and .\ugust, .and also the most delightful
one to live in. .Some portions of the
Sound country are very wet in Winter:
not so here. Thousands of our well-to-
do people should pass one Summer on
the Islands of I'uget .Sound and they
would never forget it. More wealthy and
prominent people are visiting the section
and taking in the trip to Alaska than
ever before.

Bulb growing here is a grand success;
no use waiting for a test of bulb quali-
ties in Chicago or elsewhere. If the

American Horists wish to be in this trade
they cannot move to this district too
soon; witlun two years land that is suit-
able for hyacinths will more than double
in price.

I intend to have an exhibit of bulbs at
Detroit, .Mich., ne.\t month. I have iiOll,-
000 bulbs now ripening.

Geo. Gibbs, Orcas.

IH

BosTO.N.— The Deau Boiler Co. have
moved their offices to 73 Pearl street.

Little Falls, N. Y. — Crowe & Graham
have dissolved i)artuership. Mr. Crowe
retiring. .Mr. (irahain is erecting a large
rose house in addition to the former
plant.

I ,Bay City, Mich. — John Irvine & Sous is
the name of the new firm which started
in business July 1., succeeding the Irvine
Floral Company. The members of the
Company are Jolin Irvine, the veteran
florist, whose name has been a familiar
one in Bay City for the past quarter of a
century, and his two sons John C. and
Itichai-d A., both of whom have been
brought Ufi in the florist business. Irvine
it Sons will occupy the salesroom, 817
Washington avenue and also have con-
trol of the old Irvine greenhouses on
.Sherman street.

BOOKS RECEIVED,

Missouri Botanical Gauden, Tenth
Report, ISO'.I. — The present Report of
this institution fully maintains the ex-
cellentcaliberof its predecessors. Director
Trelease furnishes some interesting infor-
mation regarding the work accomphshed
during the past year. Notwithstanding
that additional glass structures have
been recently provided these have been
found inadequate for the purfjoses of the
Garden and a plea is made for further
augmentations .along this line. The col-
lection of plants which in 18yr> amounted
to .".iioii species and varieties had reached
in l.s'js a total (jf 8,009, of which all but
one or two hundred are named with
more or less accuracy, .\mong the collec-
tions specially worthy of mention are the
cacli of which 4G2 species are cultivated;
the orchids represented by 548 named
forms; the aroids, of which there are 274
species; the ferns, including 109 species;
the palms, Gl species; while of hardy
trees and shrubs there are 1,.S11 species
and varieties; of hardy herbaceous
plants, 2,17'.) and of vegetables, 1,016.
Roughly divided, the collection includes
5,00G hardy forms and 3,003 cultivated
under glass.

The number of visitors to the Gitrden
during the year 181)8 is estimated at
89.102. The library and herbarium have
been added to considerably by several
collections of books and botanical sub-
jects.

Regarding the Henry Shaw medal to
be awarded "for a plantof decided merit
for cultivation, not previously an article
of North American commerce, and intro-
duced to such commerce by the exhibitor
during the year in which said aw.ard is
made" the Director regrets that the medal
should have been so little sought for as
.vet, .since in 1898, even, at least two
plants were introduced to the .\raerican
trade which were eminentl.v worthy of
receiving the award and which it would
have been perfectl.v practicable for the in-
troducers to have exhibited in St. Louis
competition for it — namel.v, Acalpyha
hispida (.\. Sanderi of most floricultural
writers), and Dractena serculosa (D.
GodsefBana of the trade).

Among the scientific papers contained
in the Report is a most exhaustive one
b.y Professor Lamson-Scriliner on the
"Grasses in the Bcnihanli herliariuni col-
lected by Thaddeus I loenke, and dcsirilic'd
by J. S. Presl." Tliearticlc is illnstratcd
i).v numerous drawings of a ver.>' valuable
character. Also an illustrated article on
" A Sclerotioid Disease of Beech Roots"
by Herman von Schrenk. There is like-
wise a most interesting biographical
sketch of the late Dr. Edward Louis
Sturtevant whose donations to the Gar-
den in various forms have been so highly
prized. The writer of this ski'tch is Pro-
fessor C. S. Plumb. A liht of iilii-ar.v con-
tributions published from the (iarden, of
the serial publications received at the
library; also one of contributors from
Volumes 1 to 10, a general index and an
index to Latin names pertaining to these
volumes, are provided. The Report is
freel.v illustrated with views in the
grounds and greenhouses of the Garden.

Index of Advertisers.

Allen OH 704

AUenJ K 718

Allen WS 718

Am Oaidening 709

Am JadooOo 717-20

Am Rose Oo 709

Aiiimaim C 704

AscbmannO 720

BaderJ 708

Bater W J 718

Baldwin A J 709

BallerFA 722

Bassett & Washburn 7lf'
Bayersdorfer H & Oo 722

BeolierFred 0 708

Beckert WO 722

BergerH H&Oo 704

Blauvelt & Outtman 718
Bobbink S Atkins... 704

Bock W A 708

Boerner Fred 708

Boston Letter Oo 717

Bradbury Job 716

Brant& Noe 716

Brenuemann J D. . . 716

Brown P 716

Bunyard H A. ...716-22
Burpee W A 4 Oo... 7u6

Carmody J D 720

Cefrey Letter Co 719

Chinnick W J 716

Oleary * Co 717

CUefe's GhouBSH 716

Olncas&Boddlngton

Oo 703

Oonard & Jones Oo .. 709
CoBgrove P & Son... 706

Cottage Gardens 703

Cowen's N Sons 721

Cox Seed Co 706

Crabb 4 Hnnter 716

OraigRobts Son... 716
Cunningham J. H . . 709
CutFlower Exchange 718

Davis AB&Son 7u7

Dean Boiler Co 720

Dean J J 722

DePew Broa 708

Deutsche Qartner

Zeitung 719

DeWitt P M 709

Dletsch A & Co 720

Dillon J L 716

Dlngee & Oonard Oo. 716
Domer F h Sons Oo. 709

Dreer Hy A 720

Damont&Co "18

Edwards & Docker. . 719

Ehret F 719

ElchhoIzH 709

ElseleC 722

ElBeleJ 0 709

Elizabeth NureeryOo 706
Elliott Wm ftSons.. 704

EUlott W H 719

E1118& Pollwortb. .. 717
EUwanger & Barry.. 722

f Immans Geo M 708

Evendon Bros 716

f airfield OF 706

FauBtHG *Oo 717

F & F Nuraeriea . . . 722
Floral Exchange. ... 716
Florist Hall A»s'n. . . 720

FoaterLH 7C8

Freeman J R 716

Fryer E 709

Gibbons HW 721

Giblln&Oo 721

Gorton&Lidgerwood

Oo 721

Greene & Dnderhlll 709
Qrifflth h TurnerOo 717

GuntherW H 718

Hammond B 717

HartMA 718

Heisa J B 708

HenneckeCOo 720

Herr A M 708

Herrmann A 722

HerzogWm 706

Hesser W J 707

Hews AH & Co 720

Hicks &Orawbuck.. 718

HimngerBrOB 717

HlllEG&Co 719

HlUbom W T 716

HippardE 720

Hltchinga * Oo 721

Holbrook Bros 720

Holton & Hunkel Oo 718

HoranEO 718

HorflAdvertlaer.... 719

Hulaebosch Bros 705

Internat'I Heater Co 720

InsallR. 708

Jackson BB 709

Jackson J H 720

Jackson &PerkinsOo 716
Jacobs S & Sons.... 721

Jennings EB 704

Johnson & Stokes... 705

Jones H T 716

Joosten OH 705

Easting Wm t 719

KelseyHP . 722

Kennlcott BroaOo.. 719

Kilboum R 706

KuehnO A 718

Lager & Hurrell 709

Langjahr AH . ... 718

Lang J 718

Ley J H 708

Liuthicum JS 706

LocklandLumberCo 717
Logan Ave.G^houses 709

Long DB 719

Lord h Bnrnbam Co 721

MacBean A3 716

Mad-rP 709

M'tVs Rubber Co.. 717
McCarthy N F i Oo. 718

McFailden EC 708

McEelIarSiWIntersoD718

McManna J 718

MerkelC i Son 708

Meyer JO &0o 717

Michel P 4 BOo.... 719

MillangF 718

MlllerOL 708

ModelPlantStakeCo 716
Moniuger John 0 Oo 720

Moon SO 706

Moon WH Co 722

Morris Floral Co.... 705

Mobs G M 719

Murphy Wm 709

Myers&Co 721

Nat'l Florists' Board

of Trade 720

National PlantOo... 716
N YOutFlowerOo.. 718
N YMktGAssn.... 704

NlesaenL 719

NooL M 716

Ormsby E A 722

OnwerkerkP 722

Peacock WP 709

PennockSS 718

Pierce F O Co 720

Pieraon F R Co 703

Plttaburg CutFlower

Co 718

PitzonkttG 706-08

Plant SeedOo 706

PuUenA 722

Quaker City Mach Co 720

BawllngsE I 7i9

Rawson W W&Oo.. 705

Reck J 709

Reed & Keller 719

ReeserO A Co 716

Relnberg Bros 719

Renard Jos 709

KlckseokerOhasH.. 722
Rlder-ErlcBBon En-

glneCo 720

Ripperger Goo 720

Roemer F 705

RolkerAi Bona... 705-19

ROBeMfgOo 720

Rupp J F 704-09

Ruiiir<-y F. L 722

SaudB W B 716

Schiller J L 705

Schmidt J C 700

SchmltzF WO 7u4

SchulthelsA 7oa

Schwabs C 0 709

ScoUay Jno A li\

SeaOlIff Nursery... 716

Seawanhaka Gha 709

Shellroad G'h'se Oo. 7o5

Sheridan WF 71S

Siebrecht 4 Son 708

Skabcura Dip Oo 717

Smith N &Bon 709

Smith W 4T Co.... 716
Smooth On MtgOo. 720

SoltanO ft Co 105

So Florida Nurs Oo. 722
Steama A T Lum Oo 721
StLouIsOutFlow'rCo 719
StoothoffH A 4 Co.. 716
Storrs & Harrison Oo 722

StuderN 706

Stnmpp & Walter Oo 704

Sutherland G A 718

Suzuki 4 lida 704

TaubeOE 719

Taylor E J 708-16

Thorburn J M 4 Oo. 722

Towell Joa 716

Traendly ft Sohenck 718

Van den Plas 0 71)6

Van Home Griflfen

4Co 720

Vaughan'a Seed

Store 705

VIncentRJrftSon... 706
Vredenburg 4 0o... 717

Watson TR 722

Weathered T W Sona. 720

WeberOSft Oo 720

Weber H ft Sons .... 709

Weeber 4 Don 705

Welch Broa 718

WhlUdln Pottery Co 717

Wletor Bros 719

Wild L 7u6

Williams H W 706

WilliamBOn R 716

WlttboIdGeo 708

Wolf AQ&Bro 721

WoodJoa 706

Wood Bros 716

Woodbury D B 705

Young J 718

Young TJr 718

ZlrnglebelD 705

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For an advertisement is important, but
what you g:et in return for your money
is of infinitely greater importance.

ADVERTISE IN

THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE

Index of Advertisements.

PLANTS, SEEDS,
BULBS. FLOWERS,

Abutilon 703-09

Achyrauthes 'lOy

Ageratum 7i 9

Alternanthera 709

AmpelopslB 706-22

Araucarias Tus

Asparagus... 706-1. 8-09-19
-722

Azaleas 706-22

Begonias 708-i 9

BelllB 722

Bulbs (not specifical-
ly indexed) ..704-06-17
-722

Calceolarias 701-22

Cannas 7ii8-09

Camationa 708-09-16

Chryaanthemums. 706-09

-716-22
OinerariaB704-05.08-09-22

Clematis 706-22

Colons 709

Crotons 716

Oryptomeria 706

Ouphea 709

Cut Flowers 718-19

Cycas 704-18-19

Cyclamen... 704-05-09-22

Cyperus 708

Dahlias 709

Daisies 709

Dracienas 708-09-22

Echeverla 722

Ferns 7' 8-09-22

FIous 708-22

Preesia . . 703-04-06-17-22

Fuchsias 709

Gardenias 706

Geraniums. .703-08-09-16

Heliotrope 709

Hyacinths 703-17

Hydrangeas... 703-08-22

Impatlens 709

Ivy 709

Laurus 703

Leaves and Sprays.. 722

Lillums 704-06-22

Lily olthe Valley... 713

Manettia 709

Marantas 708-09

Mlgnonetle 704-05-22

Mushroom Spawn. 717

Myosotis.. 722

Narcissus 703-17

Orchids 709

Oxalls 703-22

Pfflonias 722

Palms. . . .706-08-09-16-22

Pansies 704-06-22

Piles 709

Pinks 709

Primulas 704-05-08-119-22

Rhododendrons 722

RosSB . . . 705-06-08-09- 16

-22
Rusaelia 703

Salvia 7C.9

Seeds (not specifi-
cally indexed) 706

Selaglnella 708-09

Shiuba (not sped
flcally Indeied)7i4-72S

Small Fruits 722

Smllax ..706-08-09-16-22

Splrasa 722

Sweet Peas 722

Trees 716-22

Vegetables 706

Verbenas 709

VIncas 709

Violets 708-09-16

MISCELLANEOUS

Auctioneers 717-18

Baskets 719

Buard of Trade 720

Boilers ..707-17-20-21-22

Books 708-09-19

Boxes 719

Business Opportuni-
ties 707

Out Flowers. Whole-
sale and Oommis-
sion Dealers... 718-19

Fertilizers 704-17-20

FIoristB' Letters.. 717-19
Florists' Supplies... 718

-719-22
Flower Pots, Vases,

Tubs etc ....717-18-20
Fruit and Flower

Plates 717

Glass 720-21

Glazing Points 720

GreenbouaeOon-

structlon 720-21

Greenhouse Lumber 717

-7i0-21
Greenhouse Requi-
sites 720

Hail Insurance 720

Help Wanted 707

Hose 717

Inaectlcldea 717-20

Mastica 720

Metal Designs 719-22

Moas 709-16-22

Newspapers 719

Peat 709

Pipes, Joints and

Valves 707-20-21

Pumps 720

Putty 721

Sale or Rent 707

Sash 720-21

Situations Wanted.. 7*7

Stakes 704-16

Stationery . 719

Tile 720-21

Tools, Implements

etc 721

Tying Material 717

Ventilators 720-21-22

Wants 707

Wire Designs. .718-19-22

The Florists aud Gardeners' Associa
tion, of Andover, met .July 7, and elected
the following otHcers: President, ,J. H.
Play don; vice-president, Warren L.John-
son: secretary and tR'asurer, .J. II. Fair-
weather; executive coinniittce, (ieorge
II. Millett, Ge(>ri;e I'iddinnton. The an-
nual Howershow will be held in Novem-
Ijer.

Sprawl - Maud Ward - Cateress -
Fifth - Spray - 'William Mitchell -
arpent - unlink - and orchids - suffix-
stalwrart - surfman - antinial - rapid -
surplice— 18 words.
Translated into plain English, the above reads :

Peliver or send to Mis.s Mu ml Ward, No.
718 Fifth Ave., with card of William
Mitchfll, a bHslset of extra American
Beauties and Orchids: must be sent on
Thursday, delivered to party at 7 P. M.
Do not let the cost and expense exceed
twenty-tive dollars. Will remit immedi-
ately'on receipt of invoice. Answer at
once so we can he assured you have the
order and will attend to same as speci-
Sed. — 73 words.

18 Code vs. 73 Plain.

The above message with its perfect
translation clearly demonstrates how
every dealer possessing a copy of
Arnold's Code (expressly compiled for
Florists, Nurserymen and Allied Indus-
tries) can send a long telegraphic
dispatch at a very small cost. Not only
that, but every message so sent is clear
and distinct to thereceiver, thus possess-
ing a marked advantage over a straight
dispatch wherein some words are omit-
ted to save expense, and which same
omission is often the cause of serious
blundering.

Arnold's Telegraph Code No. 16, just
issued, comes as a great boon to those
who have to use the telegraphic service:
this means practically all the trade.

Price, $2.50 a copy. Now ready.

ADDRESS ORDEKS,

THE FLORISTS' EXOHiHGE," N°c,S°yVRlf.''

Tr^B^i^ order that purchasers of this Code
may profit by Its poeeesslon to the utmost,
lists giving names of all buying the book will
be published as often ae necessary.

712

The F=i-orists' Exchange.

HINTS and HELPS.

Iponicea Briggsii is one ot the best
flowering vines of moderate growtli for
tlie (ieeoration of the greenhouse during
the Winter months. Most of the other
ipomieas bloom during the Summer, but
this one malies a liberal supply of shoots
during the .Summer from which it blooms
during the dull months of the year. Old
plants from last season, which have been
standing around, should be trimmed back
and the cuttings put in and kept clo.se
until rooted. The old plants should be
repotted, using light, rich soil and giv-
ing them pots large enough to flower in.
As the shoots develop they should be tied
around stakes and later on, if wanted to
cover pillars or rafters, these shoots can
easily be untied and fastened in the posi-
tions in which they are wanted to bloom.

Lawn Plants.— The species of alla-
manda give wonderful results when
grown for this purpose. Good sized
plants which show no signs of flowering
at present may yet be taken iu hand and
give excellent satisfaction before the Sum-
mer is over. A good, rich, light soil is
necessary, and if a tub is used for the
plant put enough drainage in the bottom
so that the plant when knocked out of
the pot will rest on the drainage. Kam
the soil flrmly around the ball, shorten
the strong growths back and stand them
in a partly shaded spot, syringing fre-
quently. In a few weeks' time, the kinds
grown under the names Wardleana, Hen-
dersoni and Schotti, will give an abun-
dant display of their wide, trumpet-
shaped, yellow flowers. The varieties of
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis are all well worth
growing for this purpose. When grown
in tubs they need hberal feeding, as they
are strong growing plants; and as the
flowers are produced on the young wood
there has to be an abundant supply of
this to have the plants at their best.
When planted out as isolated specimens
on a lawn, and kept well w.itcieil, the
display of bloom from niidsununer on
will always be satisfactory. To grow
on plants for this work, Spring struck
cuttings, even if they are now occupying
3 inch pots, should be shifted into 6-inch
and plunged out in the full sun. They
should make plants three feet high by the
end of Summer. The varieties known as
brilliantissimus and grandiflorus are
the last two singles among the crimson-
flowered varieties. Then there are double
red and double pink, both of which have
very large flowers, but not so freely pro-
duced as the single kinds. The dimble
yellow and double buff are not possessed
of the same robust nature as the above
named sorts, but are well worth grow-
ing. IjUcien Linden has irregularly
shaped flowers, and has not proved satis-
factory here. It may be supposed that
these jjlants take up too much room in

Winter; they can, however, if kept dry,
be wintered in a structure which is frost-
proof, although they do betterif wintered
without losing their foliage.

G. W. O.

BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS.

Carnations in the Field will need at-
tention now as regards being pinched
back, and they must be watched accord-
ingly. Do not have a set day to do the
work, going over the whole patch and
cutting them back whether they need it
or not; but look them over regularly and
do the pinching just when the plants
need it. A good hoeing should be given
them once a week, even though there are
no weeds in eight; as keeping the surface
of the soil loose is the best preventive
against them suffering for lack of mois-
ture during a dry period.

YoDNG Roses should be growing vigor-
ousl.y now and they will need to be tied
to thewires as they become large enough.

Boaling in Belle I^le FVi k, Detioii

Disbudding may be done to advantage,
as there is little demand for the flowers;
and it is much better for the welfare of
the plants. If roses have been planted in
a good soil do not commence feeding
them with either liquid manure or fertil
izers; wait until they have somewhat ex-
hausted the soil in the lii'iichcs, then there
will be plenty of working roots to take
up whatever extra nourishment is pro-
vided. We mention this because the dop-
ing of young roses with liquid manure in
the early part of their career never brings
about satisfactory results.

The Season has Arrived when the
annual repairing of the greenhouse roofs
can be done. It is always better to have
this work completed as soon as p(]ssilile,
then one is sure not tobecaught in a wet
Fall with leaky houses. The potting and
packing shed should also have a thorough
cleaning out. Give the walls either a
coat of paint or whitewash; the latter is
to be preferred. All pots not in use should
be washed and carefully stored in the

bins, each size bj' itself, to prevent 1 ss
by breakage. Putting some of thebojs
to this work will be found more advan-
tageous than laying them off through
the dull Summer time.

Boating; In Bell Isle Park, Detroit.

We proceed to the foot of Woodward
avenue, pay the sum of 10 cents, board
one of tlie Belle Isle and Windsor Ferry
Company's boats, and in flfteen minutes
are landed at the gem of parks — beautiful
Belle Isle. The Park Board of our city
has made haste slowly, and is now build-
ing for a long time ahead; but it has
erected such buidings as were needed at
once. Some of the first seen upon land-
ing are the bath and boat houses, the
latter containing hundreds of light, easy
rowing boats which can be used foV miles
around the canals. Onecan go all around
the Island iu a canal in which the water
is only from I'/a to 21/^ feet deep; in fact,
there is water on all sides, for the canals
open out into lakes dotted with small
islands which are planted with shrubs
anil flowers. On eiiher side of the island
itself are to be seen the large and stately
steaniersof.lolin D. Rockefeller and others
at all times of the day.

As this is to be a water trip let us rent
a boat for l.'jc.perhour and row through
the park. We Hrst go across, past the
Casino, to the Canadian side, under sev-
eral stone and iron bridges and through
the large lake which is used for skating
in the Winter, and upon which tlie wiiter
has seen ;i,lKiO persons skating at one
time. Oil the westerly side ol tliis lake
stands the pavilitui wheieadairy lunch
is olitainaiile iu Summer; and now
through the woods to the head of the
park, wlich is still largely in its natural
state. But how cool and shady it is, for
great trees are on either side and their
boughs intermingle over the canal.
Again we come to several lakes and on
the extreme end of the ])ark stands one of
I'ncle Sam's light-hou.ses— a very neat
structure, all by itself. Here if onewishes
he may go out into i^ake St. Clair and
float down with the current of the river
to the boat house, having spent a most
deligliftui two hours. Rag.

view in Belle Isle Park, Detroit.

Waterproof Paper

Is in-oduced by Paul Ilreseii according
to a French patent iu the following iiiaii-
iier; Mix 28 jiarts of ordin.iry olive oil.
2.S parts of rapeseed oil and 2.S jiarts of
lin.seed oil, and add to the mixture a solu-
tion of ,s parts of wax in 8 parts of oil of
turpentine. This mixture is applied on
the jjaper on one side or both sides by
hand or in machine. The paper thus pre-
pared is said to remain waterproof longer
tlian the waterproof paper now in the
market.— Dam pf.

i\

July 15, 1899.

The Rlorists' Exchange.

713

London's Plant and Flower Markets.

After reaiiing .vour reniarks ns to the
very poor attendance at the meeting of
New York Market Florists' Association
on the 12tli of June, held witli a view to
establish a regular market for their
produce, and coming right on to the
illustration of the Center avenue or
Grand How, Covent tiardeu Market, I
think, perhaps, a few particulars respect-
ing this, the " market of the world," will
not he out of place at this moment.
Anyone in tlie least degree interested in
the flower business in this city must feel
the want of some such market here. I
was much surprised on coming into the
business on this side to find a trade of
such magnitude carried on in such a
straggling, hap-hazard style. Could such
a thiug as a central market for all kinds
of floricultural produce be established,
the beuetits to all concerned — growers,
salesmen and buyers alike — would be, in
my humble opinion, inestimable.

To return to Covent Garden. There
are really three separate markets. The
oldest portion, of which yourillustration
forms the center, is mostly occupied by
retail florists, fruiterers, the hotel con.
tractors and commission men. In the
left-hand corner of the illustration where
a few letters of a notice shows, there is a
staircase leading to the Bedford con-
servatories and aviary, where all kinds
of birds, lizards, snakes, fishes and other
rare and curious animals, as well as
plants, palms, ferns, etc., can be bought
at retail. This runs right across the
front of the market from north to south.
The original market is buil^entirely of
granite. At the rear of the center avenue
on either side is a wide space lately
covered in with an arched roof in iron
and glass, very lofty and light, where
market gardeners hold yearly stands,
and, for the most part, sell their own
produce. On the other side of this is an-
other row (jf warehouses, that on the
south side being principally devoted to
the sale of vegetables, that on the north
to fruit. Then, again, outside of these
two rows of warehouses is a wide path-
way covered in by granite slabs, sup-
ported on massivegranitepillars. ISeyond
this is another space where wagons are
drawn in, so close together that the
hubs of the wheels touch each other, and
this is carried out right round the whole
square. At the end of the wagons runs
the public roadway; then again on the
south side is an additional wide open
space, lately .added, and styled the
"Jubilee Market," and another like
space, the Kussell Street Area, all of
which space is entirely covered 1j3'
wagons.

'J'he several spaces here mentioned are
oi)en all day long, from Monday till
Saturday night, when everything has to
be cleared away and placed in the ware-
houses in the market or outside, and on
Sunday morning you could not find a
cabbage leaf or piece of paper. The
clearing away of all refuse matter is let
to a dust contractor, and costs an enor-
mous sum of money per year, entailing a
lot of work. In the Summer, the sur-
rounding streets are washed down every
day with the hose from thefireliydrants.
This is done by the Strand Vestry.

On the north east corner is the foreign
fruit market, which is held in what was
for many years annexed to Covent Gar-
den Theatre, and called the Floral Hall,
where all the band concerts were held.
This portion has also a covering of iron
and glass, and runs east and west from
Bow street to the Tavistock Hotel,
parallel with the Russell Street Area.
Here goods are sold by auction, and
in the luisiest season nix auctioneers are
found selling everything in the shape of
fruit or vegetables that is grown in any
corner of the known globe that sooner
or later finds its way to this spot. The
sales commence about 9:;i() A.M., and I
have known the biggest auctioneer to
sell upwards of 2.'), 000 packages before
he left the rostrum, in lots, varying ac-
cording to tlie number of iiackagesin the
bulk, and in size from a box of Paris
roses, cherries or apricots of about one
pound t(t barrels of L'nited .States, Nova
Scotia and Canadian apples and Ber-
muda potatoes and onions, Egyptian
onions and Lisbon potatoes, with 200
to JiOO lbs. in each, to say nothing of the
tbousandsof casesof oranges and lemons

from .Spain and Florida, apples and
pears from California, New Zealand,
Australia, Tasmania and South Africa,
and other points.

I come to the new flower market,
which is situated inthesontheastcorner,
bounded on the east side by Wellington
street, on the south by Tavistock street,
backing up to the Harriman's Hotel on
the north, and abutting on to the previ-
ously mentioned Jubilee Market on the
west side. The interior is arranged in
one main avenue, running east and west,
intersected by smaller ones running north
and south. It is iiuilt of and covered in
with iron and glass, and the stands are
also built of iion, with two large wooden
shelves for the displaying of goods. The
salesmen sell on each side of the avenues.
These stands are let yearly, in some in-
stances to the principal growers and
regular attendants the year round, but
also to occasional users from whom a
daily toll is taken.

From about .S P.M. the wagons begin
to arrive from the greenhouses. They
draw up to the entrances and are un-
loaded, and the contents placed on the
stands of their respective owners. This
is done by the head unloading porters.

is loaned tt» him by the grower in which
to takeaway the goods he buys, and the
onus rests entirely on the buyer to re-
turn the empt.v before he gets his deposit
back.

At 9 o'clock A.M. a bell is rung and all
have to clear out. Everything unsold
has to be left till 4 A.M. next morning, or
taken back to the greenhouses if need
be, the gates are locked and even the
salesmen have to ask to have the gate
opened for them when once ttey are out.

Pot plants are sold side by side with
cut flowers, the latter being generally
tied in bunches; fancy carnations by the
bloom; ordinary carnationsstyled pinks,
wallflowers, sweet peas, stocks and vio-
lets are largely sold in the outside mar-
ket. Wallflowers come bunched, as much
as one can hold in two hands, and loaded
loose on the wagons, hundreds of dozens
of bunches on a wagon, as much as two
and three horses can draw.

The quantity of Dutch bulb stock sold
here is enormous. Loose blooms are
shipped in wooden boxes about li>xSx:i,
and lily of the valley in big bunches in
hampers, with anything frt)m si.x to
twenty-four bunches in each hamper,
wagon load after wagon load.

who are granted the privilege by the
market authorities, and are paid so
much a loail by the grower. They in
turn p<iy the men they emi>loy by the
week. The liead porters have to keep
track of and render an account to the
superintendent of every load and pack-
age handled. This in due course is trans-
mitted to the toll collectors, who collect
dues daily. No one is allowed to enter
the market, except the wagon drivers
and porters, until -I A.M. the next morn-
ing, when the market is throwu open to
the salesmen and buyers, duringtheSum-
mer months, but it is not opened until
'j A.M. during the Winter.

The salcsnifiu's methods of conducting
his business are different from those em-
ployed here. He makes no average of
prices for the stock lie sells, simply re-
turning the actual figure he obtaius for
the goods, less his commission and other
incidental expenses. Should the consign-
or's Mciwrrs l)r unsold he gets nothing;
and if tlie salesman be at any outlay for
such unsold consignment the sender is
charged therefor. A statement of the sale
giving full particuliirs thereof is sent to
the consignor every evening, and his re-
turns reach him weekly. I5y this plan
senders at a distance are kept in full
touch with the condition of the market
and are thus enabled to regulate their
shipments accordingly.

Tiie salesman's responsibility, so far as
the goods are concerned, ends with the
delivery to a porter, who is employed by
the buyer to take the goods from the
grower's stand to his wagon, drawn up
in the near-by streets. These porters, men
and women, are paid twopence a turn;
in addition to this the buyer is charged
a certain amount for every package that

In addition to the three portions of
the market mentioned, the adjoining
streets, such as James street. Bow street.
Long Acre, Wellington street, Tavistock
street, Russellstreet,all have warehouses
rented *or owned by conimission sales-
men ; every likely warehouse that can be
procured is soon picked up for market
purposes.

Besides Covent Garden there are three
other wholesale markets in London, viz.:
Farringdon Market, which adjoins the
Central Meat and Poultry and I'rovision
Market, in Smithfield ; the Borough Mar-
ket, at the foot of I^ondon Bridge, and
Spitalflelds Market, in the east end of
London. Very little, if any, auctioneer-
ing is done at either of these markets,
and only fruit and vegetables and garden
flowers are sold.

It is, however, at Covent Garden that
the best business is done, and the iiest
prices realized, fully proving that where
the market is and the best goods are.
there also will all thebest buyers go, and
the. best goods will always command the
trade, so that none need fear that it
would be detrimental to prices if all the
New York produce were centralized in a
good market building where Ijuyers
could get the pick of the goods in one
spot. From the salesman's point of view
one can feel the pulse of the trade so
much better in open market than he is
able to do in individual and widely
separated stores.

I shall be pleased if you can make use
of this in any way to help on so good a
movement as a central flower and plant
market for New York City, and shall
also be glad to answer any questions to
the best of my knowledge in this direc-
tion. JoriN BUI.LOCK.

Sweet Pea Shows.

The Cohoctou Sweet I'ea ,Sliow will be
held at Cohoctou, N. Y'.,on August 1 and
2, IH'M.

I desire to call the attention of all
lovers of sweet peas to this show as being
the one place wliei-e the sweet ])ea can
be seen at its utmost jierfei tiiui; no-
where can such jierfect flowers lie seen,
and nowhere can such a great varieiy
be seen, as ail tlie advance work of the
prominent growi rs, such as Morse,
Walker, Bohnert and others will he on ex-
hibition, making it the uu st cfimplete
exhibition up to date.

Also, it is the intention to organize a
"National Sweet Pea Society," at that
time and place. Thereis a feeling among
the swiet pi a amateuis of the ilnitid
States that the time is rip" for the found-
ing of a society to conserve the interests
of the sweet pea on lines simikir to those
on which the carnation, chiysanthemnm,
dahlia and rose societies are bused. Man.v
of the foivmost amateurs have expressed
their determination to be present, and by
request I extend, in the name of those iii-
tcrested iu the advancement of the swiet
pea. and of the Cohoctou Sweet Pea .So-
ciety, an invitation to all persons who
so desire to be present and become mem-
bers of the Society. A cordial welcome
will be extended you by the most enthu
siastic lovers of flowers in the country —
the peopleof Cohoctou, and you will real-
ize, as I did last year, for the first time,
the beauty of a high-bred sweet pea.

Cohoctou (N. V.) is situated on two
railroads, the Delaware, I^ackawauna
\ Western and the Erie, and can he
conveniently reached by the through
ti-ains from any section.

The Elmira (N. Y.) show will be held
on August 3 and 4, which will make it
convenient for Cohoctou visitors to visit
it also. Elmira promises to surpass Co-
hncton this year. I hope she may — if she
dniit it willnot be the fault of the irre-
pressible Grove P. Itawson, than whom
no greater "hustler" exists. Every
florist, seedsman and flower lover should
attend these shows. An.v detailed infor-
mation can be obtained from Chas. Lar-
rowe, Cohocton, N. Y., or Grove P, Itaw-
S(jn, Elmira, N. Y.

Sam. a. Hamilton.

Roaring Spring, Pa.

A Unique Wedding: Decoration.

Charles Hay, of J. Hay & Sons, Brock-
ville. Ont.,recentl.v performed the decora-
tions for the wedding of the only daugh-
ter of Louis Mar.x, a wealtli.v Spanish
gentleman of Havana, Cuba, to Henry J.
Hrriilieim. a millionaire Cuban tobaccon-
ist, at Clierrj' Island. The local press
speaks in high terms of Mr. Hay's work,
of whii h we cull the folio ning particu-
lars:

"The floral decorations were a very
attractive feature of this fashionable
wedding. The dining table. W x lo feet,
was laid in a large verandah. In the cen-
ter of it was an exact representation of
an American lighthouse surrounded by
rocks with a base of ferns, mo.ss and
roses, illuminated with various colored
incanilescent lights. On either side of
tile li,i;lithouse were ponds of water 4x3
feet ill the center of w liicli were fountains.
Swimming in fine pond were six tame
ducks and in ihe others black wild dncks,
gold fish, pike and pickerel. The banks
of the ponds were trimmed with moss,
carnations, maidenhair ferus, and the
ends of the tables with moss and roses.
The verand<a itself was draped with
American and Cuban flags and trimmed
with smilax, asiiar.igus. I'ainatioiis and
roses. I*articular allenlion \\as p.-iiil to
the room in wliirli tlu' marriage ceri'iiiony
was performed. The young couple were
married under a floral dome of smilax,
roses and carnations with a ma.ssive
wedding bell of flowers hanging from the
center. The aisles leading to the spot
where the bride and groom stood were
made of uprights of white paper trimmed
with white roses and tied witli streamers
and bows of white satin.

The Stars and Stripes in Flowers.

The illustration hei-ewith shown is
that of a flag made up of dr.v flower-s.
with a border of galax leaves. 'J'lie design
formed a part of J. M. G;isser'8 window
display on Decoration Day. It contained
44,.";()."i immortelles, 45 capes and 875
galax leaves. The design was executed
by O. A. C. Ohniler. T.

714

Thb Ri-orists* Exchange.

Xcw York. — Moiulav afternonii five
eutliUBiastB put in their appearance. It
itj earnestly reiiuested tliat ali tbe mem-
bers will attend and complete their aver-
ages as soon as possible, so that the team
for Detroit may be selected. The scores
rolled are as under:

12 3 4

Atkins 127 126 139 U7

Slebrecht, W. H 161 148 132 134

Koehrs 137 137 154 1)6

Burns 155 173 158 160

O'Mara 124 130 165 157

Chicago.— .\fter the club meeting on

the evening of tbe 7th, six players rolled

practice games with thefollowlngscores:

1 2 3

Krelfing 131 127 188

WiQterson 119 172 169

Hauswirth 141 12« 12U

DeKuan 110 133 124

MoKellar 109 164 97

Henderson 106 97

Chicago versus Milwaukee. — Nine
Chicago bowlers visited the Cream City
Saturday, July 8, to try conclusions in a
match game. W. N. Kudd went with
tbe Chicago boys to lieep them inline.
They all returned with smiling faces,
and, an score will show, were too much
for the home team. Steady play seemed
to have done the business. The total
for threegames on the side of the visitors
was 32ilT. that of the home team 2902.
The visitors won every game, and yet
lost both prizes, I'ollworth having the
highest individual score and highest
average, and Holton the booby. The
Chicagoans were much pleased with the
reception accorded them, and do say
that B. (Jregor.v for scientific rolling
talies the cake, and would be a wonder
for the rooters at Detroit.

CBICAOO.

12 3 Av.

Winterson 166 143 164 154

G. Stollery 165 116 143 141

Asmus 147 136 138 140

F.Stollery 146 139 136 140

Hauswirth 144 139 133 138

Degnan 128 .. 143 135

llalluff 138 103 156 133

MoKellar. 128 139 124 130

Lange 96 . . 96

Total 1150 1010 1137

MILWAUKEE.

1 2 3 Av.

Pollworth 156 155 211 174

Mathieson 161 114 112 129

K.Currie 165 109 94 122

Sylv.ster 90 147 124 120

Gregory 134 97 118 116

Matthews 113 136 89 112

JohnDunlap 107 107 108

Holton 80 .. 91 85

Evans 100 91 .. 95

Total..

935 946

Flatbush, N. Y.— Thursday night the
alleys were crowded with players, several
visitors from other parts being present.
Last weelc the scores of this club were
not given out. perhaps through modesty,
but Eugene Dailledouze made the phe-
nomenal figure of 2G1I. Among the visi-
tors Thursday evening were Le Moult,
J. Laing, Geo. Kungz, E. Lee and Henry
Eichholz, of Waynesboro, Pa. The scores
rolled are as follows:

1 2

A. Zeller 163 159

E. Dailledouze 169 162

L. Schmutz 98 123

H. Dailleilouze 139 111

G. Kungz 12S 134

H. Eichholz 66

B.Lee 107

J. I. Raynor S9 164

J. Lang Ill 88

C. Wocker 113 128

P. Dailledouze 144 176

C. Woerner 107 102

Papa Zel ler 1U3 98

W. Prosser 110 97

P. Riley 161 226

8. S Butterfleld 123 90

W.J.Stewart ; 116 136

J. I. Donlan 82

Le Moult 93

Pittsburg. — Last week's bowling was
poorly attended; onlyfourmemberstook
part and played as follows:

12 3 4 5 6 7
Ludwig, E. C....105 143 187 118 129 123 ..

Murdoch 101 149 176

Ludwig, J W.. 124 186 158 15:5 188 157 164
Loew 129 145

Reader, this la yoar columo. Let us know
what you are dolnR. It will keep your name
hetcire your tellow-craltsmen and Intereit
many

Detroit, Mich P. O. Kohler will build a

greenhouse 20x100 leet.

Tuxedo, N. Y.— George Stewart Is rejoicing
over tbe ad vent of a boy, July 11.

Newton Highlanda, Mass— E. H. Corey,
Jr., has erected an eitension to his greenhouse
on Floral avenue.

Chester, Pa.- Herbert Shaw has removed
to Thirteenth and Crosby streets, where he will
erect three new greenhouses.

Elberon, N. J Wm. Bryan will erect two

new greenbouses here, each 150x18 feet. Henry
Gibbons, New Vork, has the contract.

Jersey City Plenty's Horticultural Works

are at present engaged on three contracts for
erecting commercial ranges; one of four
houses for A, R. Samson, Summit, N. J ; at
New Haven, Conn., 540 running feet for E. J.
Morse, and about 6,000 square feet at Congers,
N. Y., for Mr. Joyce.

MARRIED.

Miss Ida May Rowley and David Nicol
were married atthehomeof Mr. and Mrs.
H. W. Buckbee, Rockford, III., on Thurs-
day, July 6. The parlors were beauti-
fully decorated for the occasion. The
bride had been in the employ of Mr.
Buckbee for several j-ears. The bride-
groom was also formerly in Mr. Buck-
bee's emplo.v, but is now of the firm of
Greene & Nicol, florists, Freemont, Neb.
The happy pair received the congratula-
tions of many friends in Rockford.

Paterson, N. J.

Robert Smith, of \';im Vorlices & Smith,
was married on Jul,y -i to .Miss Minnie
.May Saunders, at the home of the
bride's parents. His partner, James
Van Vorheos, was best man and .Miss
Florence Saunder.s. sister of the lu'ide,
acted as bridesmaid. The house was
tastefullj' decorated with smilax, aspara-
gus and' Bridesmaid roses. The bridal
trip was up the Hudson to Albany , thence
to Niagara Falls?.

Brooklyn.— Neil Johnson, nf .l()hn.50n Urns ,
florists, 754 Kifth avenue, was married to Miss
Amanda Eugenia Stenberg, on Wednesddy
evening, July 12.

OBITUARY.

T. W. Girdleslone.

The English horticultural papers of
July 1 contain an announcement of the
death of this well-known horticulturist
after a brief lllneBS. The deceased gen-
tleman was an ardent rosarian, and
rendered good service to the National
Rose Society of England. He was also
much interested in the dahlia, particu-
larly In the single flowered varieties, and
was successful in producing a dwarf
race of dahlias, with relativel.v small,
neat flowers. At one time he held the
office of president of the .N'ational Dahlia
St.iciety of i'.ngl.'nid.

Cleveland.

Trade Report.

A welcome rain on Frida.v of last
week was followed by a decided drop in
temperature Saturday, but for the last
few daj-8 the atmosphere has been ver.v
humid and trade does not sliow much
life. Many dealers report a shortage in
flowers; rcses are of poor quality and
very small. Carnations also are small
and all that are offered move readil.v at
$1 per loo; indoor carnations are done
and very few out-of-door blooms are fit;
man.y growers expect to have plenty of
the latter within a week or ten days.
Sweet iieas are plentiful and the price lias
dropped to 10c. per 100.

Common field-grown flowers, calliopsis,
cyanus, etc., are in good supply but the
demaud for this stock is very light.
News Notes.

.\. H.Graham, of A.Graham & Son,
and Miss Blanche .Sanders, of this city,
were married on tlie 22d ultimo. Mr.
and .Mrs. Graham are now in the East
and ujiou their return will take up their
residence on I'^uciid avenue.

James Eadie is rebuilding nine large
greenhouses. The work is now well under
wav and will be completed bv Septem-
ber 1. "G. a. T.

New York.

The Market.

There is little to tell about the
flower trade this week, l)ut it is no worse
than it has been in previous .years during
the month of July, neither is it <iny bet-
ter. Tlie new crop of roses has iieguu
to come in, but the flowers are very short-
stemmed as yet. and can only be used for
funeral work. Fanc.v .\merican Beaut.v
can no longer be had, and where red
roses are wanted buyers have only Me-
teor to rely upon; tliese latter, however
are coming in tairlj- good, and where the
stems are from ten to twelve inches long
$4 per 100 Cfin be got for them. Carna-
tions are clearing out a little better, ow-
ing chiefly to the reduced (piantities com-
ing in, and a slight advance in the prices
over last week is noticed. There seemed
to be quite a demand for Scott on Thurs-
day morning; the Greeks were anxious
for tliem for street peddling, and good
grades brought ,111 per loo. (llyiiipi;i is
also |»rn\iiig a favorite for Suniinei- and
blooms of this variet.v have been fetiliing
f 3 per loo. .Vsters are becoming more
plentiful. Imt the <iualitv is not so good
as it might be; from |!l'to $2 per 100 is
all the.v realize. Some growers have
ceased to send in lil.v of the valley, yet
there is more than enough arriving to
supply the demand. A'ailevcan be bought
at from .f 1 to $1.,".0 per 100.

The supply of Harrisii and longiflorum
lilies is shortening up considerai)l.v and
fCi per loo is asked tor tliem. Lilium
auratum is also fetching the same figure.
Asparagus and smilax are plentiful; both
can be bad for less money than was the
case one week ago. Outdoor flowers are
not as much in evidence as one would ex-
pectatthis timeof the .year. Cornflowers,
gladiolus and hemerocallis(da.v lil.v) seem
to be almost the only ones in favor with
Imyers. In orchids Cattleya gigas is
about all that comes in, and 40c. each is
the ruling price. Commission men are
closing their stores at 4 P. M. each day;
the agreement is lieing lived up to to the
letter.

.\t the .34th street market imt few
flowers are arriving, the low prices that
have ruled since the Fourth seem to have
discouraged growers from coming in
daily; and b.v shortl.v after 7 .\. .M. on
some mornings the Exchange floor is de-
serted entirely. In the Cut I'lower i 'oiii-
IJany's rooms, on 23d street, good stftck
is eagerl.v grabbed up and from the lively
argumeuts heard between the bu.yers and
salesmen, as to who shall have the
flowers, it would appear that of the bet-
ter grades there is not enough to go
round. For the season of tbe .year, prices
realized are not bad; Bride and Brides-
maid bring $4 when good; carnations
fetch from 7.5c. to .ll.,*"!!!, according to
(luality and some fancies have even
realized more than that.

Growers who send flowers to tlie New
York market to be sold on commission
find but little comfort tliese times when
they receive tlieir returns; and owing to
low prices many are no doubt induced to
throw out their plants even though the
same are yielding well. If when tlie
grower got his slip he could ascertain
what had been sold and what had not,
he would then know what was jirofita-
ble for him to send to market; Imt when
he desi)atches seven or eight different
kinds of flowers and tlie slip comes baclc
with simply a slump price for the whole
shipment (instead of iieing itemized) be
cannot tell Intelligently what is the Ijest
selling flowers, nor can he regulate his
shipments.

W. F. .Sheridan contemplates taking a
trip to Vermont for his vacation.

J. K. .Allen is arousing the env.v of bis
neighbors b.y painting and silvering the
interior of his store.

The New York plantand flower market
(wholesale) subject is l)eing freely and
favorably discussed.

.Adolf .Sachse sails on Saturda.v (to-da.v)
for Hamburg, on the steamer Graf Wal-
dersee. Julius Roehrs will be a fellow
passenger.

In town: A. Leuthy, of Roslindale,
Mass., is on a business trip around the
vicinity of New York and I'liiladelphia,
from where he will goto Charleston, S. C.
A. D. Rose removed July 1 from Jersey
City to Montdair, .N'. J. Mr. Rose's old
place, at 20o West Side avenue, lias been
rented by Paul Raines, lately' foreman
for the former.

L. C.Bobbink, of the firm of Bolibink &
Atkins, Rutherford, .V. J., sailed for
Europe on the 4th. He intends visiting
France, Belgium, Holland, Germany,
England and other points to inspect
stock for Fall.

Wm. Macmillan, superintendent of the
Essex County Parks, was prostrated
while at work in one of tbe Newark
Parks. He is now a%vay on leave of al)-
seiu-e from wiiicli it is hoped he will re-
turn with restored health.

Some elegant funeral designs were re-
cently sent from this city to a town in
Connecticut that were remarkable for
size and rtnish. Doubtless they will escape
the scathing criticism that some recent
funeral work has been subjected to.

The committee on tran^portation to
Detroit has had two meetings this week
but as yet has come to no definite conclu-
sion as' to the route to be taken. Doubt-
less full information on the subject will
be forthcoming next week, when the com-
mittee's investigations will have been
completed. There is an evident desire
that the New York delegation join the
Philadelphia boys at some point en route.

Philadelphia.

Club News.

The Club meeting on Tuesday last
was well attended, many members com-
ing in to liear the paper read by Benja-
min Durfee on" Alinit — the new soil Bac-
teria." Mr. Durfee in answer to questions
stated the samples were sent to him from
Gernian.v. and so far he does not think
the Alinit Is for sale in this country. He
is ver.v enthusiastic over this new bac-
teria and thinks every up-to-date florist
should make a close study of it,

Henry Eichholz, of Waynesboro, Pa.
was present at the meeting and exhibited
one plant of liis new geranium, America
— a seedling from Mars. Hespoke enthu-
siastically of the new varieties of dwarf
geraniums anil thought the.v should be
largely grown for pot Work. As bedders
these new dwarfs willtiot make as fine a
display as E. (i. Hill or Gen. Grant, but
tor pot work they are unsurpassed.

John Knhn exhibited a vase of his new
carnation, Mrs. Lippincott on the order
of Daybreak, but a freer bloomer. It
holds color well in hot weather.

At the .\ugu-it meeting tbe subject of
tlie eisay will be the Cure of Trees on City
Streets, by John C. Lewis, City Forester.

other Bowling Trophies.

In regard to convention matters
nothing definite has been decided as to
route; but whatever route is chosen the
tare will be .$19 for the round trip, sleep-
ing car extra. At the meeting on Tues-
day night forty members signified their
intention of going to Detroit.

Word has been received from the Mc-
Gregor Canby Co., of Dayton, Ohio,
makers of theDayton bowling plus, that
the.v will present two sets of pins and
three regulation balls to the winner of
the Detroit contest; so it looks as if the
winner will have t'l hire a special car to
carry trophies home this .year.

Round About.

George E. Campbell has gone to the
Pacific Coast on a visit to his brother in
San Diego County, Cal.

Chas. Fox has again taken possession
of his retail store on Broad street. It
has been run by his son, Clias. H,, the
past year.

Chas. Cox has just completed the erec-
tion of a fine house for Beauty, and is
now tearing down two old houses which
he will rebuild. Quite a feature on his
place now is a house of Kaiserin bloom-
ing freely. There are four benches. One
bench has been in three years , one two
and the otliers one year. The old plants are
doing splendidly, and bloom well. They
are rested about three months in Winter
and then cut back hard; they have paid
well. The soil is a stiff clay, the lieuches
being heavily top-dressed at starting up
each year.

Thos. Meehan & Sons haveabout .5,000
feet of glass devoted to carnations, and
this year they are planting all their
plants inside; about two-thirds now
lieing finished. The plants are grown in
pots up to planting time. The firm has
Iiad success witli some varieties treated
in this manner before, and in view of the
poor season outside this .year, the plants
will no doubt be better off.

David. Rdbt.

The Floral E.xchangehas been incorpor-
ated to deal in plants, trees, etc. Capi-
tal. $10,000. Incorporators: D. Furs-
tenburg, H. C. Geiger, J. W. Wallace, of
Philadelphia; M. Eisner, of New Y'ork,
and H. S. Wallace, of Atlantic City.

July 15. 1899.

Thb F=i-orisxs' Exchange.

715

Chicasfo.

state of Trade.

L'p to (late business is better than
last year amoiifi' the wholesalers. The
new crop of lieanty is showing' up and it
will not be lon^ before this favorite rose
will be inlarjA'er HTijiply and in better eon-
dition. Hride and Urldesmaid are far
from good. Meteor are coming in all
right, also Kaiserin. Considering the
vast quantity of roses grown iii and
around this city, there is a great paucity
of variety. Such a thing as a hybrid has
hardly been plentiful enough to make a
note of. t'arnations have slackened up
in Quantity and few growers now go to
thepainsnf disliuildiiig. Until the Mowers
from held plants come in fair Summer
prices are likely to prevail: tluit is, 50c.
to T.'Jc. for common: f 1 to $2 for stand-
ards. Iteal fancies are now rarely seen.
Sweet peas are plentiful, ranging in price
Irom 2(Jc. to, i)ossibly, a few at .^Oc. per
](«>. Anratum lilies from outside are
showing up. James King, of Elmhurst,
commenced on a stock of .T.OOO; so far
they .sell well at f 1 to |;i.."i(l a dozen. G.
.Swenson's tine hardy perennials are
missed this ji'ear, thesevere Winter played
havoc with his stock.

Anions tirowers.

Fred. Hill's chrysanthemums are
making Hue progress; he will grow a few
hundred more than last yenr and has in-
cluded Autumn (jlorj'. Western King.
Mrs. H. Weeks and W. ii.Chadwick in his
list. He reports his held-over Bride and
Bridesmaid roses did so well last Winter
tliat he will again carry over five houses,
replanting two and po.s"slbly three. Asters
give Hue promise both in the house and
in frames ouside.

Mr. Hill grows (luite a batch of .\s-
paragus Sprengeri which sold well last
j-ear.

Williams Bros. now rent the old Rocke-
feller place and are busy putting in a
new boiler and repairing the houses.
They have 4,01)0 chrysanthemums plant-
ed. They grow a general '-stock. The
brothers are both well versed in the
trade, being <lescendents of the great
orchid grower, Williams, of Holloway,
London. Their father was also a grower
for Covent Garden.

Frank Calvert & Son, at Lake Forest,
report an e-xeellent business the past
year: the in<jnth of .June was the best
they ever had. One of their strong feat-
ures is jjlants for window bo.xes, which
they glow to perfection, giving them
house room long enough to get well
e.stablished. They have some Hue seed-
ling carnations from Colorado grown
seed whicli are being given another year's
trial.

Florists' Club.

A regular meeting was held last
Friday mainly to arrange .and talk over
matters relative to the Club's contingent
for the Detroit Convention. The commit-
tee on transportation reported that they
hail selected the Wabash route and a low
rate was assured. The prospects are
bright for a big attendance of Chicago
and near-by florists, and extra efforts are
being made to induce all clubs and others
intending going from the West and North-
west, to time their trips, so as to join the
f;bicago contingent. A special invitation
isexieiHled to them to go as our guests,
pioiiiising an enjoyable timeon the road.
Thiough G. L. Grant, Chas. D. Ball pre-
sented the Club with a handsomely illus-
trated book, issued by the Bourseof Phila-
delphia, giving views of that city and its
principal features, including some of its
notable Horists and grounds, for which
the thanks of the Club were extended.

The committee on outings reported
that the first one would take the form of
a lake ride to Benton Harbor, as guests
of the Twin City Floral Co., on July 12:
and on either July 2.5 or 2G, to Helm
Bros., at Blue Island, who have invited
the Club.

.lohn E. McAdam, of Baker Bros., Fort
Worth, Texas, was a visitor, also S. S.
.Skidelsky, of Philadelphia.

Horticultural .Society's Meeting.

The regularquarterl.v meeting took
place .Inly M. Eleven new members were
elected. President Chad wick reported
that prospects were liright for the grand
I'all .^liow at the .Vuditorium. The guar-
antee fund of .1f.''.,0(ll» wasall in sight, and
the 100 Society lady and gentleman pa-
trons thought necessary this yearto give
the affair eclat — have nearly all "ac-
cepted." In spite of the extraordinary
expense of .f.T.OOO for a five-day show, for
rent ahjne, the famed auditorium as a
location would appear to be a success.
There will be some unusual features in
this show, as for example all the lower

tier f)f boxes will be under the especial
control of society ladies for sundry charit-
able purposes. The upper tier for the
elite to view the scene and listen to the
music, etc.
Taking OutingH.

W. .1, Smythe and wife are on a
two months' trip to California. John
Mangel, the State street florist, is away
for an extended European tour. W. G.
Earle, with E. Buettner, Park Ridge, is
taking a two weeks' bicycle trip to Iowa.
J. Edwin, son of P. J. Hauswirth, is on
an outing with Winkler's Juvenile band,
of which he is a member; they start for a
ten weeks' tour to Kansas Cit.y and on
to the Pacific coast. Ess.

Boston.

The Marl^et.

Business has settled into the regu-
lar midsummer rut. Clearing out green-
houses has slKjrtened up the supply of
roses, though they are plentiful enough
to meet all demands. This has been the
case witli Bride and Bridesmaid more
than other varieties. Beauty still hold
out but are running down in (piantity
and (luality. Kaiserin are coming in very
good and are favored with a fair demand,
making from ?2 to $H and $.s a lu(t. A
few Carnot of very fine quality are to be
had, they bring $8 and $10 a luo when
extra fine; many only from $2 to $4.

Carnations are falling off in quality,
and are very much in overstock, with lit-
tle demand "exceptforfairly good flowers.
Some growers are getting crops from
outside now of very good quality, espe-
cially Fisher and I'ortia, and these do
pretty well. Sweet peas shortened up
the first day or two of this week, owing
to the showers. There is the usual sup-
ply of other seasonable stock.

That large sign of the Florists' Ex-
change on the side wall of the flower
market attracts the attention of every
visitor and is, taking its size, position
and appearance, the most attractivesign
in the market.

A i)aper has been circulated among the
retailers calling for an agreement by
those signing it to close their places of
business at five o'clock during themonths
of July and .Vugust. This was signed by
all, with but one or two exceptions.

President Plumb, of the New York Flo-
rists' Club, was in town last week.

AVeekly £xhil>ition.

The regular weekly show ot the
.Massachusetts HorticulturalSocIety held
Saturday was fully up to the high mark
set by that or the Saturday previous. It
was prize day for hollyhocks, perennial
phloxes, etc.

M. H. Walsh, gardener to heirs of J. .S.
Fay, was the sole exhibitor of hollyhocks
on spikes, as well as being by far the
largest exhibitor of these flowers in flat
<lishes. Others who showed in the latter
classes were W. N. Craig, .Mrs. John L.
Gardner and E. ('. Lewis. .Mr. Walsh
again sho\ved a large variety' of roses.
In ad<lition to the hybrid from I!. Wichur-
aiana and Baroness Kotlischild, for
which he was awarded a silver medal a
week ago, he staged two new hybrids
between K. Wichuraiana and .Merveille
de L.yon, and Wichuraiana and Brides-
maid, for which latter a certificate of
merit was a warded. Finedisiilaj'S of Rho-
dodendron maximum w<'re made by L.
F. Kinney, Jas. Comley and W. N. Craig.
Mr. Craig also showed about thirty
named varieties of sweet jieas. E. C.
Lewis had a <lisplay of poppies, candytuft,
sweet Williams, coreopsis, mignonette,
etc., and .Mrs. E. M. Gill made one con-
taining carnations, pelargoniums, glo,x-
iuias and such flowers of good quahty.
Rea Bros, showed perennial i)hloxes very
good, and N. F. Comley a nice lot of Iris
K;empferi. Ed. J. .Mittoii exhibited a
well-grown Cattleya Gaskelliana in full
flower.

In fruits, raspberries, currants and
gooseberries were shown, the currants
and gooseberries being remarkably fine.
Versailles was the popular and most suc-
cessful red variety among currants, cap-
turing first, second and fourth prizes as
shown respectively by W. N. Craig, .Mrs.
E. .M. Gill and W. O'Connell; W. N.
('raig took third with Fay's. For wliite
currants Messrs. H. K. Kinney, W. S.
('raig and John Jeffries took the three
prizes in the order named. E. C. Lewis
was prize winner for raspberries. Prizes
offered for gooseberries of American origin
brouglit out some fine berries. W. N.
Craig's Columbus took first, W. G. Ken-
dall's Bates second, and Triumph from
W. N. Craig and J. .S. Chase third ami
fourth respectively. Chas. S. Smitli had
a basket and a l)ranchof Hyde's .Seedling
cherr.v on exhibition wliicli gives good
promise. F. J. N.

Pittsburg:.

.Summer dullnessin trailecircles has not
arrived yet.ljut is gradually coming. The
past week was fair ti.s regards business.
the only complaint heard being about
the quality of some ot the stock, particu-
larly roses, of wliich good bloom is scarce
and sells from ic. up. Sweet peas are
abundant and prices low — all outdoor
grown but good. Gladioli and asters
are in fair demand. I^ilies are getting
scarce.

Early closing is observed by most of
the trade — the stores at (> and the Alle-
gheny Market stands at ."> P. .M.

E. C. Ludwig has a pretty Ijooth for
the sale of cut flowers at the Elk's carni-
val, which is being held in Allegheny for
several weeks. E. C. Reineman.

Buffalo.

The best news this vicinity can
chronicle is the recent rains tliat contin-
iieil at intervals through the latter part
of last week, wetting the earth amply
and aiding all outdoor growths to a
pleasing degree.

Almost nothing is doing in the stores,
a numl)er of which h<is adopted a six
P. M. closing hour. Tliough the lots of
flowers coming in are not large, the same
fully supplies the demand at present. The
Japaiie.se fern balls (wliy called "balls'."')
are being carried regul.irly now at some
of the stores and evidently will be a tak-
ing article.

It now trtanspires that not until Octo-
ber does C. F. Christensen obtain posses-
sion of the newly purchased property on
Main street, on which he contemplates
erecting a range of houses. .Meantime he
intends enjoying a European trip, start-
ing next week.

Mr. and .'VIrs. Harry Chaapel, of Wll-
liamsport, visited Niagara and Buffalo
last week. Vim.

St. Louis.

Business is unusually quiet; nothing is
doing liut funeral work. Trade is ratlier
slower than in other years, wliicli, we
think, can be charged in part to the great
exodus of people from the city. Receipts
of stock are sufficient for all demands.
Some very good roses are now coining
in, they bring from $2 to f 6. White car-
nations fetch IVac. Sw^eet peas are rapid-
ly letting up.

Copious rains, with a delightfully cool
spell ot weather lately, have made .St.
Louis an ideal place to live in since July
4. Crops of all kinds are doing well, espe-
cially bedding in the various parks. In
Forest Park this class ot work is better
than ever before. Tlie large rose beds are
one mass ot bloom. Notwithstanding
wliat one would think was not just the
best sort soil for roses (it being a black
cold, low land soil) the plants always
seem to have lots of flowers on them.
The kinds grown are largel.y Hermosa,
I.,a France, Malmaison and VVashing1:on,
which Winter well there. In the matter
of .Summer roses, Mr. .Miller, .Superintend-
ent of Portland place, after experiment-
ing for several seasons has adopted
almost exclusively the American Beauty
as a Summer bedder, it being the most
.satisfactory for all purjioses. His beds
are full of bloom and he says he often
gets flowers and stems that would com-
pare favorably with house grown stock.
A plant that attracted our attention in
Tower Grove Park was an extra fine
agei'atum, of short, sturdy growth, with
large full flower, the foliage scarcel.y to
be seen for bloom — by long odds the best
ageratum we Iiave ever seen. It is a seed-
ling raised by Mr. Gurney last year. We
understand a Chicago firm will send it
out next season. The lily ponds in Tower
Grove are in a flouri.shing condition and
are one of the most attractive features of
the park. The fern and orchid houses in
.Shaw's garden are very interesting ihhv,
several very fine cattleyas are in flower,
and magnificent siK'cimens ot ferns and
kindred plants fill the fern house.

Notes.

TIios. E. Carroll left for California
lately for a change, in hopes ot bettering
his physical condition. He still is hope-
ful of regaining his sight.

The Connon Floral Co. has dissolved
partnership. Chas. Jr. will run the store
and Charles, Sr., and John Connon. the
greenhouses.

Henry Berning has returned from his
observation tour and reports quite a lot
of rebuilding going on. He expects a
better supply of ISeautv next Winter, a
flower of which this city is generally
short.

.Some extra fine benches of chrysanthe-
mums were noted at the .Michel Plant
and Bulb Co.'s greenhouses: indications
are that the firm will take more than its
usual number ot prizes. C. C. S.

Toronto.

Trade Items.

There has b(!en a slight Improve-
ment in the cut flower trade the past
week; still there is very little business
doing. We have had several nice showers
but only in a few favored localities has
there been enough rain to get right down
to the roots of the plants. A really good
rainfall is very much needed. Cfjnsider-
ing the extremely dry weather violets
and carnations look very well, but sweet
l)eas and other outside flowers have suf-
fered so much that thereare but tew good
ones ottered. Unless we get a, good rain
soon they will be as scarce this Fall as
they were last.

Here and There.

The Horticultural Society and the
Florists' Association a re to have a cricket
match on the exhibition grounds on
Wednesday, the I'.lth. There is some talk
of having the finnual outing some time
in August, but nothing has bi>en really
decided on yet.

R. Dean has leased the greenhouse be-
longing to Colin Skinner. He has taken
possession and is moving his stock as
fast as possible. He intends to put in a
new boiler, and fit up the place. He will
continue to grow a general stock frir his
trade on the market.

.Steve Lawrence is leaving the place on
Rose avenue. Deer Park, and has bought
a flue piece of ground in North Toronto,
where he intends building a range of
houses right away.

Mr. Plumb has given up his place on
Eglinton avenue, and has started a gro-
cery business in the city.

Wm. Jay, Jr., spent the last week in
Buffalo, and enjoyed himself very much
in that livel.v city. T. M.

Hamilton, Ont.

During the past week some very nice
showers have fallen and were welcomed;
the drought was beginning to be felt
keenly. F. G. Foster is again growing
his carnations under glass; they are look-
ing better than last year when he was
satisfied with results. Townsend intends
to build a new house 18 x 'JO feet. C. .M.
Webster visited the (Jueen Victoria Park,
Niagara Falls, Out., on the lltli inst.,
and is enthusiastic over the beauties of
this natural park and the many peren-
nials and shrubs that AVinter thereunpro-
tected; varieties that are considered ex-
otic at a short distance only from the
park. Beavek.

Hartford, Conn.

Funeral work is about all that keeps
the store keepers moving now, and a
large amount of it has been done the past
week. All kinds of flowers are scarce,
feverfew and candytuft forming the prin-
cipal decorations in theflorists' windows.
Good roses arehardto get; Kaiserin and
Perle are about the only varieties worth
mentioning at present: the.y bring $3
and .$4 a 100. Carnationsare also short
of the demand. Since the dry spell has
been broken, plants in the field have taken
a brace and are looking much better. In-
door sweet peas are gone and those
outside are just commencing to bloom.

Geo. S. Osborn, with his family, has
gone to the shore for the Summer. Mr.
Osborn has not Hilly recovered from the
effects of his siikne.ss last Winter, and it
is hoped the rest will do him good.

V. E. Cleveland, in John Coomb's store,
has gone to visit friends in Vermont and
New Hampshire. He does not expect to
return until the middle of Seiitember.

J. F. C.

Hall Notes.

Cheyenne, AN'vo.— A hail storm on the
7th inst., did considerable damage to the
greenhouses ot Mrs. Mary J. Chatiin.

Tbe Oood StrottK Kind,

eoo. r»oi* loo 113S.

BALES WEIGH 300 LBS.

H. A. BtOOTHOFT & Co.. 154-156 "W. Ktll St., N. T. City

716

The F=i-orists' Exchknge.

Bride, nridesmairf, Perle, Wootton,
Golden Gate. Mrae. Chatenay, 3 and
4 inch p. Its, $5.00 per 100.

The above are all good strontr clean
stock fit for iramediate plaating.

EVENDEN BROS., - Williamsport, Pa.

Mention the FlorleU' Exchange when writing-

ROSE PLANTS

3>.i I Dill Pots.

uo

S'.t.nO
f> UO
601
5.10

10(10
JS.I.UO
45.1 Kl
45.0"
45.00

American Deauty.

MeK^or

'Maid

Bride

CASH, UNLESS KNOWN.

BRANT & NOE, Forest Glen, Chicago, III.

Mt-ntlon th*. FlorlBtg' ETchange when wrltlpg
2030 PERLES ' '"cn pots, »4.00 per lOO.

2000 BRIDESMAIDS 3in.pot8.tiperio()
2000 GOLDEN GATES =""=l,T.Si.*'*

onnn CMII ilY S inch pots, JS.SO per lOO.
ZUUU omILHA 2 Inch pots, J1.5U per luO.

J. D. BRENNEMAN,

no.v 24, H\RRISBURG, PA.

M..ntl.-in the Florlsta' Kxchanee when writing

MANETTl STOCKS) por Fa..
PACKING MOSS f'^''"^^'^

SPECIMEN EVERGREENS

For Iniiiiediate Delivery.

HIR&M T. JONES, Union County Hursories,

ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY.

Mf»ntlnn the Florlatfl' Enchange when writing.

ROSES

BRIDE and
BRIDESMAID

3-inch pots, strictly flrst-class plants, clean
a 'id healthy, 85.C0 per lOil; from S^-inch pot,
$2 50 per 100, $20,00 per lUOO.

JOSEPH BRADBURY,

Irvington Averue. South Orange, N. J.

M-ntlnn the FInrlfJta" ^TChange when writing

'-'' '■■'' ■"

-"' ■^' ^•' '•■•

ROSE STOCK

All Sold, except

1000 'MAIDS. . .
. . 1000 BRIDES

3% inch pots,
$6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000.

EDW. J. TAYLOR,
SOUTHPORT, - CONN.

L-J L-J IJJ lii

T?

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

9

— Jitraiglit or looped

(2 aud Pointed.

— ALSO—

S The Modal Extension
•g Carnation Support.

& Lancaster, Pa., June 17, '&9.

o Mr. Theron Parker,
_1 Brooklyn, N-Y.

Oeur SI?-;— Tour Model Caroa-
Uj tloQ Support Is all rlgLtln every

m

<

(/>

Soiiv. de Carnot
Meteor

From 3 Inch pots,
$3,00 per ICO.

Cnilierine Weriiiet
Diicliess of Albauy

NipliclOH Tlie Bride Bou Sileiie

ii^unset Bridesiiinid I«n France

From 3 Lnch pots, |7.00 per lOD-

Houv. de WooCtou
K. A. Victoria

From 3 Inch pots,
tS.iiO per 100.

Perle des JnrdiiiH
Pupa ISoiiticr

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Dolores Yellow Fellow

Frank Hardy

Price, from 2li Ineli pots, fl-00 per 100.
OuUlngfordl Major Uonnaffon

Gladys SpauldlDg Mrs. S. Humphreys

Helen Bloodgood Marguerite Graham

Harry May Mrs. J. G.Whllldln

J. H. Troy Mveus

Mls3 G. Pitcher Thos. H. Brown

Marlon Henderson W. H. Lfacoln

Price, from 2.'4 Inch pots, $3.00 per 100; |25.00 per 1000.

lll^' Marie Lou

Ada Spauldlng

Mra. S. T. Murdock

Belle of Castlewood

MIbs M. M. Johnson

Ben]. M. Glroud

May Flower

Dorothy Toler

Nemesis

Golden Trophy

Pitcher and Manda

G. F. Atkinson

Pink Ivory

J. H. Woodford

Riverside

Minerva

Rose Owen

Mrs. R. D. Douglass

T. B. Morse

Miss Helen Wright

Western King

Price, »i

nch potB. $3.00 per 100

se Vl(

_|^+-. HEALTHY

3I6lS stock.

Price, from 2;^ inch pots, $3.00 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000.

Snil II AY Strong plants, from 2% incli pots, $2.50 per 100.

"I I L M ^ . ^20.00 per 1000.

NE'W TRADE LIST OK AI»I»I,IC.4TIOI>J.

WOOD BROS.,

Fishkill, N. Y.

Mf'ntlnn th«» IHnrliitp' ExchanB"^ wh«*n writing

AMERICAN BEAUTY

Bridesmaid, Perle, Bride,
Sunset, Meteor, Morgan,
Testout, Mermet, La
France, 3, iP^ and -1 iiic-li.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, all sizes. SMILAX. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS.

A. S. MAC BEAN, I^akewood, New Jersey.

Mentliin the FlurlHta' Kxrhange when writing.

40,000 FIRST QUALITY FORCING ROSES!

WOOTTON,

METEOR,
I'EK1,E,

READY FOR IMMEDIATE PLANTING

Fully equal to those sent out the last seven years, first class and perfectly healthy in every respect.
Only selected growth from flowering shoots used In propagating.
LA FRANCE, AMERICAN BEAUTY, PRESIDENT CARNOT,

3 inch pots, »8 »i per llXi. 4 inch pols. *t2.IX) per 100.

KAISERIN, BRIDESHAID, BON SIl.ENE. MERMET,

GONTIER. MME. HOSTE. BEI.I.E SlEBItECHT, BRIDE,

3 Inch pots, t7,00 per 100. 4 Inch pots. $10.00 per 100.

A few thousand gvalted BRIDESMAID, KAISERIN and PRESIDENT CARNOT,

3)e Inch pots, tiS.OO per 100.

Mention this paper. J. L. I3II-.I-.OIT , 'BloomsTDTa.i^g, Fa.

Well grown, thrifty stock, from 2}^ Inch pote
too lOOO

'MAIDS, S3.00 $25.00
PERLES, 3.50 30.00

Also a few hundred standard 'Munis, Ivory, Maj. Bonnaffoii, Sirs. H. Robinson,
niodesto. Gold Standard, Frank Hardy, etc., 2!^ inch pots, $2.50 per lOJ.

WM. B. SANDS, Lake Roland, Baltimore, Md.

way. and will no doubt De con-
sidered as necessary as good plants -^
With growers, when betfr known. ®
1 consider It the best In tbe mar-
ket and If your other specialties ^
, are as go-'d they should make ^
^ another addition to the money <d
£2 mailers of laiio. co
O Very reepccIfuUy, qj
CC Aliikrt M. Herb. 3

I 8iliii|>lt^a iind I*/lfCft <■»

ui ApplU'utlon to ^

I THE MODEL PLANT i

- STAKE CO., j

►- 226 North 9th St. |

BROOKLYN, N. Y. " " *
Mention Che Florlflts' Exchange when writing.

MANETTl STOCKS

(FOR FALL DELIVERY.)

English or French, especially prepared for grafting,
price per 1000. 10,000 or lOo.OOO on application.

HARRY A. BUNYARD,42W.28thSt .N.Y.city

rinrlBtM' Kt-

RARE OFFER ^I!Et'..

4.000 nice yoimir plants of BRIDES and
BRIDH89IAID9, I'rom 3 inch pnts, at
S4.00 per 100 or $35.00 per 1000.

6uUai lOOu rate. Cash with ordt-r please. Address

W. T. HILLBORN,

Slate St. Gardens. Newtown, Bucks Co., Pa.

Mention the Florist.' Exchange when writing.

1000 BEAUTIES

AT 15 CENT,S EACH.

JOOO BRIDES and 1000 'MAIDS

D. & C. ROSES

are the cheapest because they are the best. We have
In stock over 1000 varieties on own roots. Including
nearly 200 New Fioses not offered elsewhere, as well as
all tbe old favorites, at prices that make It worth your
while to send us your list for quotations before buying
elsewhere All sizes from 2]4 In. pots up.

Send fur a copy of our New tiiiide to Ko^e Ciil-
I II re tor 18yj. a nan<iflome buok of 138 pages. Illustrated
"Itli bumlreda of half-tones and ten colored plates. It
Is really a work of art and free for the asking,

TEEDItTQSZ&CONA&DCO., Bo3eQrowdrs,WestQrove,,Fa.

Mention thf FlorUti' Exchange when writing

2S00 DOLDEH GIITE

■2^ and 3 inch pots, $4.00 and $6.00 per 100.
CASH WITH ORDER.

J, R. FREEMAN, 6 1 2 1 3th St., N.W.
\vasiiin(;ton, d. c.

Mention the Flnrlsts* Kxchantre when writlne

AT « CK^T.S E.4CH.

LOUIS M. NOE, Madison, N.J.

Mention the FlorlstB* Exchange when writing.

ROBT.

CRAIQ k SON, ■

BosEs, nm, GsoTONs, ;

...CARNATIONS.. £

•nd Noveltlu In Decorative Plants, ■

Market and 49lh Sts., PHILADELPHIA, PA. !

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlDK.

MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS

Potted plants, clean and healthy In every particular,
$5 00 per UK). Cash with order.

WM. J.CHINNICK, Trenion N.J.

Mention the Flnrlats' Exchannre when writing.

CRABB & HUNTER,

Violet Specialists ^^^IBSSH

from disease, Al stock. Write for prices.

SURPLUS ROSES, Brides and 'Maids, llrstrclasa
stock, from i in. pots, $4.00 per 100.

BEDDING GERANIUMS, 4 In. pots. $6.00 a 100;
Irom 3 In. pots, $1.00 per 100. All flrst-claaa stock.

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.

Mention the Florlate' Exchange when writlnic.

Violets my SpeGialty.

Am now prepared to take orders for
Fall planting. On account drought can
not fill further orders until about Aug. 1.

SEi GUFF NURSERY, Sea Cliff, L I., N.Y.

FD. BOULON, Prop.
Mention the Florigta' Exchange when writing.

IF YOU NEED ROSfcS

Send us your list lor prices.

THEC.A.REESERCO.

URBANA, OHIO,
'Wholesale Rose Growrers.

Mention the PlorlBtfl' Exchange when writing.

THE LOT for FIFTEEN DOLLARS GASH

325 ROSES, Golden Gate,

Good stock, from 3 inch pots.
JOSEPH TOWELL, - Paterson, N. J.

YOUNG ROSES, S25 PER 1000

strung plants, '^i^ Inch puU.
lO.OOU METEORS.
lU.OUU BIMDE^^ and 'MAIDS.

THE FLORAL EXCHANGE NURSERIES,

EDGELY, BUCKS CO., PA.
Mention the FlnrlwTw' Kxehange when wHHM«-

Finest Forcing Roses sitrT.

BKIDE $250 $4.00

BKIDESMATD '2.50 4 0"

LA FKANCE 2 75 4.00

AlsoSoupert, Hermoaa, DeGraw,Krugerand
a full line of roses from ZH-iueh lOts, at low
prices. Send for prices. Cash with Order.
SM I LA X , line young plants, tl2.00 per 1000.

THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0.

Mention the Florlfta' Exchange when wrUmg.

HEADQUARTERS FOR

HARDY ROSES

We are now hooking orders for Rosea in
larxe lots at Reduced Prices. Write

for particulars.

W. J T. SMITH CO., Geneva, N. Y.

Mention th» FlorUtw' Exchange when writing.

BRIDESMAID R (l A F S
and METEOR II U U L U

First-Class Stock. 3 inch pots. fi.OO per 100.
Long Distance Telephone 94-1 1 D.

CLIFF£'S GREENHOUSES

GERMANTOWN, I'lIILA., I'A.

Mention the Floriata' Exchange when writing.

Cnn DDinCC From 4 Inch pots, $5.00 per 100.
OUU OnlUC.O 300 from aju In. puts, »3.00 per 100.

I 00 PERLES ''™"' =« '"'" ■'"'li.OO per ICO.

500 'MAIDS ''™'" -« '°''Va«s,S'i.er 100.
CASH WITH THE ORDER.

ROBT. WILLIAMSON, New Durham, N. J.

M*nf1f»n the FlnHwtB' KTf>hang<* whf'n writing-

FIELD-GROWN ROSES

Two years ol.l i %j. c- ARE

On their own roots "" ^ Mnc

Northern-grown > HEADQUARTERS

Henchrooted \ cna Twrn/I

Full asBortinent. ■' r U M I n C IVI .

Special luw contract otters for Fall or Spring delivery.

JACKSON & PERKINS CO., "N^e^Y!^/^:

(wriOLKSALK ONLY.)

J. AUSTIN SHAW, Western Kepreeentatlve,

78 Wabash Ave., Chioaqo, III

Mention the Plorlsts* Exchange when writing.

July 15, 1899.

The F=lorists' Exchknge.

717

Detroit.

Robert Watson, of Townsend avciinc,
is buikliug an office 22 x IfJ, with palm
and sliow liouse in rear 20 x 50, usinj;-
ground f^lass for roof. Asman & Dniin
are puttinji' up an eutirely new plant to
replace tile old one destroyed hv lif;ht-
ninjf. It will co.st .f-i.OOO. Ferd. Kollie
is building two newliousesat Woodmere.
I!. Kolder is building one, 20 x 100, on
St. Aubiu iivenue. Soutli Detroit is doing
her share, notwithstanding that glass is
at .fi.ST per box. Rag.

Cincinnati.

The Market.

Summer dullness is with us. The
only flowers that are available consist of
feverfew, phlox, candytuft, a.sters and
sweet peas. Of course, we have a few
flowers of roses and carnations, but nut
of much account.

Our growers are all busy replanting
and pulling weeds, ^ye have had a very
seasonable Spring and Summer and have
not suffered any for want of rain as has
been the case in otiier parts of the coun-
try. Carnations in the Held never looked
better. Some little troulile has been ex-
perienced with stem rot. but to no alarm-
ing extent; and it now looks as though
the growers would have better stock to
stai't with this Fall than usual.

Everybody is talking pienic, wlneh
occurs July 20. Don't buy your tickets
at the boat, but buy of some of the mem-
bers or at the wholesale houses, thus giv-
ing the Society the " rake off " instead of
the boat.

New York seems to be making quite an
effort to secure the S. X. F. for 1900, and
there is no doubt liut what lier invita-
tion will be unanimously accepted. 1
suppose Mr. P. U'Mara will head the
State for president. The gentleman
named will surely make a good presiding
officer.

The News.

Mrs. MoUie Knott, wife of David
Knott, tlie Avondale florist, committed
suicide by taking-two ounces of laudanum
Saturday night. Ill health is given as the
cause of the unfortunate act.

Frank Ball is taking a vacation down
in the moonshine districts of Kentucky.

To look at oui' retail store windows
.you would think every da.v was St. Pat-
rick's Day, as they are all decorated witli
green, though once in a while you will
notice one decorated with "gladicdi.
Peterson has quite a display of lotus in
one window and sweet pca.s in the other.
Ba,er& Jones use gladioli principally for
their decorations.

As I close this article the clans are
gathering to attend tlie meeting of tlie
Florists' Society at George & Allen's.
Quite a large crowd is expected.

K. G. GiLLETT.

FRUIT mo FLOWER PLITES

Seed Packets and Supplies of all kinds for
NURSERYMEN, FLORISTSand SEEDSMEN

stock Cuts, 10c. per Bouare Incb. Engraving by all
proceeses. IMntlng and Lithographing.

Illustrated C'ntalogueii a Specinlty.

VREDENBURG & CO., - Rochester, N.Y.

HniTP DPh»'n

HORTICULTURAL

Correspondence
Invited

AUCTIONEERS

CLEARY & CO.,

60 VESEY STREET. NEW YORK

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Just the thing
for tying
bouquets and
stringing
Smilax.

Manufactured Expressly for Florists

BT

JOHN C. MEYER & CO..

87 Summer St., Boston. Mass. j

Mt;ntWn the Florists' iCxchange when wrltlns. j

Greenhouse Woodwork

Open-air-dried Cypress Lumber is more durable, and better suited to
Greenhouse conditions, than kiln-dried stock. But you cannot get it from
those that are engaged in the business in a small way — even though their
entire business is confined to greenhouse material — for it takes a longtime
for the lumber to thorouglily dry and this means an investment in lumber
that only those of large capital can make. The only way to have air-dried
lumber is to buy green lumber and hold it until it dries. Those that order
dry lumber from the producers of Cypress get kiln-dried stock. It is
cheaper for them to kiln-dry than to hold the stock long enough to season
it in the open air. We carry a large stock and fill all orders with open-air-
dried Cypress clear of knots, sap and all other defects.

Write for Circulars
or Estimates.

Lockland Lumber Co.

LOCKLAND, OHIO.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Tobacco Stems

FrcHli Importatlo
Oennlno Knifllah...

FRESH, CLEAN, STRONG,
300 pound bales, $ 1 ,50. Ton, $9,00

MUSHROOM SPAWN

$6.50 per 100 lbs.

H. G. FAUST & CO., Pn^s^^^^ PHIL*., PA.

Mention the Florists* Eicbange when writing.

TOBACCO DUST

60 Iha.. 75c.; 100 Ihs., $1,00; 200 lbs., $1.75; 60O
11)9., $3 75; ton, $12.00

White RomaHS, 12-15, $1.7.5 per 100;

S14.00 per 1000.
Paper White Grandiflora, $1.00 per 100;

$7.50 per 1000.
Freesias, ex. size, |7. 00; Ist quality, $5.50
FLOWEU SKEDS, DUTCH BULBS, Elc.

GRIFFITH i TURNER CO., Oaltiinore, Md.

Mention the Plorlrta' BxchanKe when wrltlnfr

STANDARD FLOWER POTS!

Packed 1q email crates, easy to handle.

Price per crate
1500 2 In. pot8 In crate, $4.88
1500 2W '• ■' 5.25

15002>| " " 6 00

10003 " '■ 5.00

8003« •' " 5.80

500 4 " " 4.50

4.51
3.16

144 6

Price per crate
120 7 In. pots m crate, »4.20

60 8
48 9
4810
2411
24 12
1214
16

3.110
S.W
4.80
3.60

" 4.80

■ 4.50

Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list
of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn
Vases, etc. Ten per cent, oil for cash with order.

HIUFINCER BROS. POTTERY,

OR FORT EDWARD, N. Y.

August Rolkkb A Sons, New York Agents,

52 Dkt Stbkbt, New York City.

Mention the Florleti' Exchange when wrttlnff

RUBBER HOSE

For Florists, Seedsmen ....
Nurserymen, Gardeners, Etc.

31 inch Special Hose $211.00 per 100 feet.

M inch 7 ply 15.00 per 100 feet.

MiachSply 13.50 per 100 feet.

it ioch 7 ply 13.50 per 100 feet.

iiinch4ply 10.00 per 100 feet.

!^ Inch 4 ply and 5 ply 10.00 per 100 feet.

Made in 35 feet or 50 feet lengths.

Couplings attached, ready for use.

Manufacturers' Rubber Co., New York City.

45 VESKV STREET.

BOSTON FLOHIST LETTER CO.

Manufaoturars of FLORISTS' LETTERS.

IHmeniloiui tf
tblB box, St l».
Iouk br II Is.
wide and 11 In,
high. 2 sections.

This wooden box nlcelr stained and varntsfaedf
ISzBOzlU made in two sections, one for eacb size
letter, Klven awaj with Orst order of 600 letters.
Block Let ters, IH or 2 Inch slie. per 100. S3.00.

Script L«ttert.$4 00.
Faitener with each letter or word.
Used bT leadlDK florists everrwhere and for
■ale by all wholesale flo Ists and supply dealers.

N. F. McCarthy, Treas. & Hanagcr.
i'S^ni BOSTON, MASS. „*iiX .t.

M*»ntlnn th» 'F'If>rl»tii' ^!xchane-<^ whAn nrrltlnff

SLUG-SHOT. Used from Ocean to Ocean iicrosF ttils Continent.

Hammond's Paint and Slug Shot Works

MANUFACTURE

"Grape Du8t" for IVIildew, "Cattle Comfort" to k»ep

cattle comfortable in fly time, "Copper Solutiou,''

"Extract of Tobacco.'* "Thrlp Juice*'*

"Sheep Wash."

FRENCH BORDEAUX MIXTURE IN PULP t?c,7Al

iind relliihl
Irculars HKN.JAMIN lIAMMnMi,

Mention the Florlatp' TCxchanve when writlnK.

Send for
iHtikill-nii Hudson, N.Y.

PRICE, $2.50.

NOW READY.

ARNOLD'S TELEGRAPH CODE

FOR

AND

FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN
ALLIED INDUSTRIES -*^^

This Telegraph Code has been eompilert expressly for the use of Florists,
Nurserymen and Allied Industries, and completely covers every phase of telegraphic
communication required by either wholesaler or retailor.

There is no doubt but that the trade generally will avail themselves of the im-
proved and cheapened methods of communication opened to them by this useful
Time Saver. Saves expensive telephone service — No difficulty in translation.

Remit us tlie price (S2.50) and we ^nrlll send you a copy on eacanil-
nation. If not found suitable (an unlikely contingency), return book
in ffood condition and -n'e -n'ill return you your money.

Address all orders,

THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, P. 0. Box 1697, New York City.

(♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦I

»♦♦♦♦<

BONE PIEIII

By tbe Bagr,
Ton or Carload.

tW- WRITE DS FOR QUOTATIONS.

ELLIS & POLLWORTH

♦ MILWAUKEE, WIS. «

»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦»•»»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

Doe5 not
injurc' the:»-^
most sensith'e
plants. Used for
fumig'ation or^piay-
ing rndoor.5 or out.
200 pounds of to-
bacco in one pint/
of Nikoteen ><•.»■ jt^

Sold by Seedsmen.
Circular free.

5kabaiiaDipCa

iO.N

i;4ave3

i%m

Mention the Florletn* Kxchanfce when writing.

^Jimiiiiimiiiiimimimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiimiiiiiiiiimiiuii
I . USE .

i JADOO FIBRE

3 or lialf soil and half

I JADOO FIBRE

3 to grow your LILIES in this year.

1 Note the improvement over those
M grown last year in your ordinary
3 compost.

I IT WILL PAY YOU, as you
I will get iVlORE BLOOMS and
LARGER ONES.

Send for our New Catalogue.

THE AMERICAN JADOO CO., |

8JJ Fairmount Ave.,
PHILADELPHLA, PA.

sinmidiimmimnmiiiiiimmiiimimimiiiiniiiminimiirr

Mention the Florlato' Ezchanee when writing.

■aSli'Bi Jl

fOMPANf

37l9WHARrONy
HILADELPHIA

BRANCH WAREHOUSES I
K*Bmej and W<iattl4« ATenaits. J^ney City, ff.f.
jMkaoQ At*, a r«arsoD St., Long Islud Cttj, N. T.

Mention the Florleta' Exchange when wrttln«

718

Thb Florists' Exchange.

J. K. ALLEN,

WholctaU CommiBSion Oealar In

CUT F=I-Oin£ERS.

6T W. «8th Street, New York.

Orders by mall orteletirftpb promptly attended
to. Telephone Call, 3(3 88tb St.

ROSES, Blue and White VIOLETS, Specltlllei.

W. S. ALLEN,

■7 West aSth St., New York.

BLAUVELT & GUTTMAN,

36 W. 27th St., NEW YORK,

aissir "' '

ConslgTunento of flrat-clase stock solicited.

Orders by mall or telepraph receive the beet of

attention. jy-'PnoNK 1463-I8th St.

CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE

404-412 E. 34th St., N.Y.» near Fsrry.

Open every Morning at 6 O'clock a. m. for tlie

Sale of Cut Flowers.

TMs l8 not a commlBslon bouse ; tbe market |

conalata of Individual stands.

Wall Space for Advertising Purposes to Rent

J. DONALDSON. SECRETARY.

WM. H. CUNTHER,

Wholesale Florist

VIOLETS AND CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

Consignments Solicited.

30 West 29th St., New York.

Telepbone, 23«>— 38tli Sireet.

MICHAEL A. HART,

Wholesale S Commission Florist,

44 W. 29th St., Neir York.

Telephone CaU, 1307 38th St.
AU klndl ot Roiei. Vloleti end Cenuttloni |

ft ipeouity.
OROEil* PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.

EDWARD C. HORAN,

Wholesale Florist

No.49W.28ihSt.,NewYork.

The Bride, Mermet and American Beauty,
Specialties.

JULIUS LANG,

Wholesale Florist

53 WEST 30tll ST.

Ooiul^DmenU Solicited. NEW YORK.

FRANK MILLANG,

Wholesale Commission Dealer in

CUT FLOWERS

, 408 E. 34lh ST., NEW YORK CITY.
CntFlowerEzctaMige. Telephone Call, l(IM.S8th.

THE NEW YORK CUT FLOWER GO.

119-121 West 23d Street,

I 12-1 14 West 24th Street,

Itltphou 733- IStli. NEW YORK.

OONSIONMENT* SOLIOITBD.

Special Attention GIvin to Shipping Orders.

HEADQUARTERS FOR SUMMER ROSES

Kalserln Augusta and President Carnot are the leaders.

Tbe lilKliest
grade of . . .

always on
hand . . .

A Sl»ECIAl.XV.

JAMES McMANUS, ■>^9^1^)^t^S^,;..re, 50 W. 30th St., NEW YORK,

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

McKELLAR & WINTERSON,

'Wholesale Commission Jobbers

In Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturers of Wire Work.

45, 47, 49 WABASH AVENUE, - - CHICAGO, ILL.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND, wia:ox.ESAx.B

CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
No. er Bromfleld St. and 18 Chapman Place, BOSTON, MASS.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Names aod Varieties

A. Bkautt, fancy— special.

" extra

No. 1

" Culls & ordinary

Bride

F rideamaid

Hoste

Jacqueminot

K. A. Victoria

La France ordinary...

** extra

Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan

NIphetos

Papa Gontier

Perle

Sou V. de Wootton

ORCHIDS— Cattleyas

Cypripediums

Dendrobium formosum.

'* others

C Inf 'r grades, all colors.
n ( White....

e Standard I Pink

® Varektlks) Red

■2 ( Yel.iVar.

~ •Fancy— j White....

"5 (The highest \ P'°'^

<0 grades or 1 iS"?' •;;•••
C9 standard »ar) \ Yei.&Var.

I, Novelties

Adiantoh

ASPAR AOUB

Asters

D AIBIES

g ladiolcs

Lilies

Lily of the Valley

Mignonette — ordinary —

" fancy

Smilax

Sweet Peas

tcberoses

New York

July 14 189

Boston

July 13. 18

.... to
4.00 to
3.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
.... to
.75 to
2.00 to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
1.00 to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.60 to
.60 to
.60 to
.60 to
.50 to
1.00 to
i.on to
l.Ofl to
1,00 to
1.50 to
.35 to
30.00 to
1.00 to
.... to
2.00 to
5.00 to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
8.00 to
.10 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to

Philadelphia

July 13, 1899

to 20.01.

to 12.0(1

to 6.011

to 4.01

to 4.01

to 4.0(

to ....

to ....

to 6.0(1

to 2.0(1

to 4.0t

to ....

to 4.00

to

to

to

to 4.00

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to 2,01

to .76

to 60.00

to

to

I to 6,00
I to 6,0(1
I to 4,0(1

to

to

I to 12,00
I to ,40

to

to

to

to

to

Baltimore

July 12, 189

.... to 25.0(1
.... to 15.00
8,00 to 12, 6U
2,00 to 6,01
2.011 to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
2.00 to
4.00 to
.... to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
.... to ...

.... to 60. m

16.00 to 20.00
.... to
.... to

.25 to

.75 to

.75 to

.75 to

.75 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
.... to

.60 to
36.00 to 50.00

.75 to 1,26
,.., to
3,00 to
.... to
2,00 to

,60 to

,... to ....

10,00 to 16. (ic

.20 to .50
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to

fi.Ol
6.00

6.0(
4.0(1
6.0(

h'.m

4.00

.61
1,00
1,0('
1,0(1
1,0(1
1,6(1
1,6(1
1,60
1,61

i'.ix'

4. CO
6.0('
4,(X)
1.0(1

..,. to .,

.... to .,

....to .,

.,,, to ..

2.00 to 4.

2. 00 to 4.

.... to ..

....to .,

2.00 to 6.

3.00 to 3,

4.00 to 5,

....to .,

2.00 to 5.

....to ..

2,00 to 3.

,... to .,

2.00 to 3,

.... to .,

.... to ..

.... to ..

.... to ..

.... to ..

.40 to

.60 to 1.

.60 to

.60 to

.60 to

1,00 to 1.

1,00 to 1

1.00 to 1

1,00 to 1

.... to .

.... to 1.
»,00 to 75

.... to 1

.... to .

3.00 to 4

.... to 8

.... to .
.... to

.... to .
12.60 to 2C
.... to

.... to .

.... to .

.... to .

.... to .

.... to .

Buflalo

July 6, 1899

30,00

lo.on

5.00
3,00
2,00
2,00

2.0O

2.00

.25

.60

.50

.50

,60

1,110

1,00

1,00

1,00

1.00

,76

i0,00

3,00
4.00
3.00

to 30.00
to 20,00
to 10 00
to 6,00
00

i.OO

1.00

1.00

8,00

,60
1,00
1,00
1,00
1,00
2.00
2.00
2,00
2,00
2.00
1.00

6.00
15.00
4.00

10.00

to 60.00

to

to

to

to

to

to

to ....

to 15,00

to . , , ,

to ....

to ....

to ....

to ....

to ....

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see onr Correspondence Colamns.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful Inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,

'mriiolesa.le F'lorist

During the Summer Montlis, commencing July 3d, we will be open from

7.30 A. in. to 6.00 p. ra.

-A-ZiviE. SE].A."CJTIES aiicL "V.A.XjXjE"2" Otj-x Specialties.
1612-14-16-18 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO., ITD.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

LONG DISTANCE PHONE
2157.

CONSIGNMENTS
SOLICITED.

WRITE FOR PRICE LIST.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 705 Penn Ave., PITTSBURG, Pa

Mention Che Floiista' gicJiarme when writing.

HOLTOH i HUHKEL CO.,

WHOlESllE FLORISTS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Manutactursrt •( WIr* Dstlgni.

457 Milwaukee St. IMILWAUKEE, WIS.

•Phone Main 874. P. O. Box |U3.

Wholesale Florists, y jobbers m

BRIDES. -

}

'^>^' SUPPLIES

FLORISTS' VASES.

Horticultural Auctioneers.
84 Hawliy Stribt. boston.

iA£. P. SHERIOKN

Wholesale Commlmtlon Dealer In

CUT FLOWERS

so West 28th St., New York.

Telephone, 314— 38tb St.

PRICa LIST SINT ON APPLICATION.

TftAJlX H. TSAXnSLT. Obablss bohkmoz.

TRAENDLY & SCHENGK,

Wholesale Florists,

at W. 28th It. an* CUT nOWER EXCHANM,
NEW YORK.

Tdephone Ml-Uth Bt

Sr~Conslrnments Solicited

JOHN YOUNG.

Wholesale Florist

61 WEST 28th ST.,

NEW YORK.
CYCAS PALM LEAVES Alway. on Hand.

HICKS & CRAWBUCK,
Wholesale Gommisslon Florists,

110 LIVINGSTON ST.,

CoiiBlgnments Solicited. BROOKLYN, N. Y.

Illhiiil H. Laojijaiii,

CUT FLOWERS, STRICTLY WHOLESALE

18 Botrim Pisos, 8R00KLYN, N. Y. f
Open to receive Conalffmnents of
CHOICE FLOWERS at any time.

THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.,
Wholesale Florist,

•43 West 38th 5treet,

NEW YORK.

WM. J. BAKER,
Wholesale Florist,

J 432 So. Penn Square,

jtjtpHILADELPHLA., PA.

DUMONT & CO.,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

No. 1306 Illbert St., PhlladelpUa.

'PHONI, OT22 D.

C. A. KUHHN,

WHOLESALE FLORIST.

. 1122 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo.

A COMPLETB LINE OF lYIIB DESieNS.

CUT FLOWERS

New England HeadquarterB for

AMERICAN BEAUTIES

Of which we make a specialty.
WELCH BROS.,

15 PROVINCK ST., BOSTON, MASS.

Mention the Florivt^' KxcltaAff« wnen writioic.

July 15, 1899.

Thb Florists' Excht^nge.

719

Headquarters in Western New York

■ FOK

ROSES, CARNATIONS

And all kinds of Seasonable Flowers.

m ^ ^^4. ws

WM.F. HASTING, wholesale
481 Washington street, £,°",T."

Buffalo, N. Y. flof'sl

Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies & WireOesigns,

Mention tlie FlorlBtB' Exctiange when writing.

FRED. EHRET,

Wholesale Florist

1403 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE,
PHILADELPHIA.

GEO. M. MOSS,
Wholesale Florist |

32 South 17th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Long Distance 'Phone, 14330 D.

ComlKmnenta of choice ROSES, CARNATIONS,

VIOLETS Bollclted.

Fine VALLEY In 6tock at all times.

LEO NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist

17 N. JUNIPER ST.,

Philadelphia.

CONSIQNMENTS SOLICITED.

Lone Distance
Phone 5085 A

BASSETT & WASHBURN,

■Wholesale Dealers and Growers of

CUT FLOWERS

76 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO, ILL.
' Greenhouses at Hinsdale, III.

L. D. 'Phone at Chicago. Main 223.

L. 1>. 'Phune at Hinsdale, No. 10.

KENNIGOTT BROS. GOMPm,

Wholesale Cat Flowers

42 and 44 E. Randolph Street,

CHICAGO, ILL.

WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY.

WIETOR BROTHERS,

BUCCKSSORS TO

ROQERS PARK FLORAL CO..

Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers I

OFFICE AND BALE8E00M,

61 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO.

Headquarters for AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

ST. LOUIS

Cut Flower Co.,

Wholesale Florists,

1333 PINE STREET

St. Louis, no.

r^E. G.HILL &Co7^

Wholesale Florists

{ RICHMOND, INDIANA.

Mention the Florists' Bxchance when wrltlns.

REINBERG BROS.

WHOLESALE GROWERS OF

CH^H witn ail leaainK variciies wi .v*^.^*-^

. . A eC^I .m. m.> .a ■• «« •nd CARNATIONS. We are Headquar

U L in I O W 6 r S ten for FINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES

"°°o°f°gIam. salesroom, 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL

We can fill all orders on short notice
with all leading varieties of ROSES
and CARNATIONS. We are Headquar-
ters for FINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

Mention the PlorlBta' Exchange when writing.

Ideas for Nineteen Hundred

CATALOGUE COVERS. DISPLAY CARDS AND EFFECTS,
«g^ ORIGINALLY DESIGNED AND FINISHED IN NATURE'S

♦^ TRUE COLORS. TO ORDER-DESIGNING, jt ^ ^ ^

CORRESPONDENCE INVITED.

DAN'L B. LONG, publisher, BUFFALO, N. Y.

Mention the Florlete* B»ehmre wbea wrlttn*. _^_^^^^_^^-^__

"^ ^ FLORISTS'^P^PLIES

122 W. 25th Street,
NEW VORK CITY.

REED & KELLER

Mention the FlorUU' B^ehanga whwi writing.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Names and Varieties

Chicago

July 13, 1899

A. BEAnir, fancy— special.

" extra

No. 1

" Culls & ordinary

Bride

Bridesmaid

Hoste

Jacqueminot

K. A. Victoria

La France, ordinary...

" extra

Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan.

NiphetoB

Papa Gontier

Perle

Souv.de Wootton

ORCHIDS— Cattleyae

Cypripediuma

Dendrobium formosum..

" others

( Inf'r grades, all colors.
it i White.,

i Standard J Pink.,

18.00 to 30.00
3.00 to 16.00
8.00 to 10.00
3.00 to 5.0<
1.00 to
1.00 to
.... to

,2 Varieties) Red.
5= ( Yel.&Var

g 'Fancy— j White .

J- (The highest \ !J'°'' • •
CO grodei of 1 5™ ..J.
C9 standard rar) ( Yel.&Var.

I, Novelties

Adiantdm

Asparagus

Asters

Daisies

Gladiolds

Lilies

Lily of the Valley . . ,

Mignonette— ordinary.

" fancy....

Shilax

Sweet Peas

toberoskb

St. Louis

July 11, 1890

4.00
4.00

3.00 to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to

.40 to

.7.5 to

.75 to

.76 to

.76 to
1.60 to
1.60 to
1.50 to
1.50 to
.... to

.60 to
40.00 to 60.00
.... to

.35 to .36
8.00 to 6.00
6.00 to 12.00
3.00 to 4. 00
1,00 to 2.00
.... to ....
10.00 to 13.00

.20 to .50
6.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to

6.00

5.00

3.0(1

.6C
1.00

l.on

1.00
1.0(1

3. no

3.0(1
2.00
2.(«

i.'wi

Cincinnati

July 11, 1891

1.00

.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
1.00 to
.... to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
10.00 to

.10 to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to

.... to

4.0(1
4.00

4.00

Milwaukee

July 10, 1899

.76
1.00
1.00
1.00
l.W
1.61
\.U'
1.6(
1.6('

i!25

i'.m

13. 6(

.36
6.00

.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
10.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
10.00 to
.26 to
.... to
... to
.... to
.... to
.... to

3.00
3.00

3.00

.60.00
36.00

.60
1.00
1,00

.76

1.00

i!6d

.50
2.00
12.50
8.00

13.60

.36

5.00

Toronto

July 12, 18i

.00 to 26.00
,00 to 15.00
00 to 12.6'
(0 to 6.00

00 to
00 to
... to
...to
.00 to
...to
...to
...to
.00 to
...to
...to
... to
.00 to
...to
...to
...to
...to
...to
...to
...to
...to
...to
...to
,60 to
.60 to
.50 to
.50 to
...to
.76 to

5.00
6.00

6.00

i.OO

1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
2.00
2.0(1
2.00
2.00

l.W

to 70.00
to

1.00

...to
i.OO to

... to

... to

... to

...to
,... to 16.00

.10 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to

.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
1.00 to
1.00 to
.60 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
1.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
1.00 to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.40 to
.60 to
.60 to
.60 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to 20.00
.30 to 1.00
....to ....
....to ....
6.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.20 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to

6.00
6.00
4.00

6.00
6.00
4.0O

4.00
6.00

1.00
1.60
1.50
1.60

1.50

6.00

35

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see our Correspondence Oolnmns.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful Inquiry, and whUe we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

CUT STRINGS, 8 to 10 ft.
long, 60c. per string.

, , shipped to any part of the country.

"VV. H. ELXjIOTT, - :Bx'±glx-boii-, Is/Lass.

mmm PLmsos hbhds

IHIWORTEIjTjES, red. wblte and blue, or purple.

f'J.Sfi (In' (liFzen tiiiiichea; yellow, 82-00 the dozen.

CAI'K FliOWKKS, a lb.. 60c. ; selected, $1 00 a lb.

CVCAS l.(EAVES, prepared as to size, at 35. 40. 50.

60. 65. 70 and Wcu the pair. WHEAT HII EAVES,
flat atSZfiO. 12 70. S3.60. $1.80. f6,n(Vj7.20 the dozen. CYCAS WREATHS, Imported. I»IETAI.. FLORAL
WRFATilS rreDch WIRE FRAMES, Fifteen per cent, epeclal discount on Fifteen I>u!Iiir orders.
f'FMFTERY BOl'OUET HOLDERS, of tin. painted green, the dozen at 70 cte. and 90 cts. Ten per
^E<ii*i .. __..^,.^ — J — seeour trade llet mailed on application.

OUR JULY OFFER

cent, for cash with order.

Mention this paper.

AUGUST ROLKER &. SONS, 32 Dey St„ New York.

THE CEFREY LETTER CO.,

Manufacturers of Klorlsts' Letters. The best and
most artistic letter on the market. Pat. Jan. 3d. 1893.

PRICE :— l^i or 3 inch letters, per hundred $1.50

Script letters, " 3.50

Office and Factory, 446 Tremont St., Boston, Mass.

CHAS. L. RAZOUX, MiSAOKE.
AGENTS:

The Flower Market, Boston. 1 McKellarA "Wlntersoo, Chicago.

Emll. Steflens, New York. I H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Phlla,

Agents wanted In all large cities. Telephone 715-3 TremoM.
Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

: MICHEL PLANT -p 5
\ -^-^BULB CO. \

■ ST. LOUIS, MO. ■

■ ■

Mention the Florlits' Kichaog* when wrltlnc.

COT FLOWER GOIES

Three awards for superiority.
Send for illustrated list. . . .

EDWBBDUDOCKEB'S™-

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

The Large ostablishment known as the
Mercer Floral Co., Trenton, N. J.,
I will now turn the whole 1.3 greenhouses
which eon.sist of 40,000 ft. of glass into
wholesale Cut Flcwers, such as
Roses and Carnations. I will be
pleased to correspond with some reliable
ri'tail store and make arrangement for
supplying Cut Flowers. I am now cut-
ting some very fine Kalserin. The place
has lieen entirely remodeled and put in
the best of order.

CARL E. TAUBE, Trenton, N. J.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange wben writing.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

AND THEIR CULTURE

By EDWIN MOLYNEUX.

Sixth Edition. Illustrated.

A practical treatise on propagating. growing
and exhibitinsr. from the cutting to the Silver
Cup. The author Is gardener to W. H- Myers,
Esq., Swanmore Park. Enpland, and the work
details his long experience as a specialist in
the cultivation of the chrysanthemum. The
culture of the flower in all stages is clearly ex-
plained and the illustrations which are from
pen sketches and photographs materially aid
the reader in understanding the methods de-
scribed.

Price, postpaid, 60 cents.

The Florists' Exchange.z D"""' "..HewYork.

^Deutsche Sartne^^itmvo

Largest Circulation of any German
Horticultural Publication.

Subscrlliera and Correspondents In every part of the
world ProtuBCly Illustrated and practical articles
covering tlie wtiole field of gardening give the most
trustworthy and quickest renijits about all progress In
horticulture In Kuropean and uther countries.
As an Advertising Medium It offers the best facilities

for opening foreign business relations

Published Weekly. Subscription price fSOli per year.

mailed free to nil countries. Sample copies free.

oiler- frt

ALLXMASNE)
Mention the Flortata' Exchange when writing.

Nnrserymen, Seedsmen and Florists

Wishing to do business with
Europe should send for the

"HORTICULTURAL
....ADVERTISER"

Thle is the British Trade Paper, be-
ing read weekly by all Horticultural
traders ; it Is also taken by over 1000
of the best Continental houses. An-
nual subscription to cover cost of
postage, 75 cents. Address

EDITORS OF THE "H. A."

Chllwell Nurseries, NOTTS, ENGLAND,
Mention the Florlsta' Exckansa when wrltlsc

iidwi($

720

The Florists' ExcHT^isce.

THOS. W. WEATHERED'S SONS,

ESTABLISUEO ] S3».

fiORTICULTUHALAilCHITEClSandBUIlDEIlS

AND MANl'FACTUEERK OF

E

and mmim Lmum.

Greenhouees, etc. .erected complete of our

Patent Iron Frame Cooatruction or of

Wood and Iron combined or Wood alone.

HOX-BE:n SASH* FRA^IES, &C,

IMPROVED SECTIONAL BOILER,

1899 Model. P^or Water or Steam Heating,

A FEW POINTS CLAIMED FOR THIS BOILER.

Slmpllcltv of construction; Sectional headers; Sec-
tlonal ash pit; Maximum vertical circulation; Mini-
mum friction; Direct or Indirect draft ; Stiioke-hox on
front or back ; Kapldlty of water circulation ; Easily
cleaned In every part ; Grates on level wltti fire door
opening; Greatest amount of boiler surface expobcd
to raalant heat; Heating surfaces so arranged In fire-
box that the hot gases must strike every part before
SECTIONAL VIEW. entering combustion chamber.

Also COMCAL BOILERS, seven sizes and SELF-FEEDING BOILERS, two
sizes for small conservatories.

Send 4 cents for Cataloeue Greenhouse Construction or Greenhouse Hentine.

Office: 46 & 48 MARION ST., (New Elm St.,) NEW YORK.

lf*ntloB thtt Flortats' Slzctaanv« wh»n writing. „^^^ ^___

For Greenhouse Heating,

21 SIZES FOR STEAM. 2! SIZES FOR HOT WATER.

Ranging in capacity from 500 to 30,000 square feet of exposure.
If you want to save money. If you want something up-to-date.
If you want tiie best, write to us. .. ..

DEAN BOILER CO., 73 Pearl Street, Boston, Mass.

M«'ntlnn th* FlnHatB* KUfhnnee when writlne.

...HAS POSITIVELY NO EQUAL FOR...

STRENGTH, DURABILITY and NEATNESS.

Guaranteed for 10 years. Has a solid wheel and shaft cast In
one (malleable Iron). No slipping on Line Shaft as the ease with
all others. Catalogue free.

Mention this paper.

•E. HIPPARD, Younestown, Ohio.

CYPRESS

BJEEjIHOllSE
MATERIAL

OF ANY DESCRIPTION.

•■ND FOR OATALO«UB.

Mention th^ Florists' Exchange when writing.

GEORGE RIPPERGER,

SHEEP MANURE

I have now on hand a large quantity of
Al SHKEP MANURE. ^Send for Price

List and Sample

Beat Fertilizer for Top Dressins.

pUSy^LUntr^t^.*- LOIIG ISLAND OITY.

Mention the FloriatB' Exchange when writing.

SHEEP MANURE

Cleaned and prepared expressly for florists' use.

Ttou will find It the genuine article. For reference

to Its being flratrclass, I refer you to Henry F. Michell,

1018 Market Street. Philadelphia, Pa. Trial bags of 150

lbs., 12.50 ; per ton, $25 00. H ton at ton rate.

Cash With Obdbb.

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

1012 Ontario St., PHILA., PA.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

STANDARD ♦ POTS.

We are now ready to supply a superior
quality of Pots in unlimited quantities.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.

A. H. HEWS & CO.,

NORTH CAMBRIDGE, - MASS.

Mention the PlorlatB' Exchange when writing.

STANDARD FLOWER PDTS

First Quality. Cream Color.

IK In., per 1000.. $2 40 { 3yi in., per 1000, 1 4 95

2 in., " .. 2 75 4 in., " « 20
2H in., " ..3 35 5 in., " 10 SO

3 in.. ■■ .. 4 70 I 6 in., " 16 60

Paclcages extra.

C. HENNECKECO.'""-^:^.""'

Mention the F^^^Tiflt8' Exchange when writing

pOMBINlNG the
^ qualities of an
absolute insect exter-
minator with those of
a vigorous fertilizer.
Recommended and In
use by the foremost
florlBta and nur8er>Tnen
in the land. For Sale at
the Seed Stores.

ROSE MFG. CO.,

Niagara Falls, New York

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

HAIL

E-VERV FLOiriSX
ouKlit to IKiSVRE
BIS GLASS against

FOB PJLKTlOirLAES ADDKBSB

JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y, Saddle River, N.J.

Mention the Plorlwt*' Elxchange when wrltln«

wehf" i FOR HANDLING COLLECTION;

;.e,^»herel FoR SECURING REPORTS. . . .

FllR INFOKlI.\TtO.N WRTTK

THE NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE

C. S. LOUEU. Sec'y, 271 Broadway, New York.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

The Agricultural Drain TileBH^S

x:^^r^^^ "~-"- - — --^-^^ ■■ —■ ^^ tmgh equipment and superior clay will produce. Tile dr

ROUND.

kOUgh equipment and superior clay

J^^^Jr^thL* t'arlie-t. easiest worked and most [trot

made by JOHN H.JACKSON,
.. »_..>.. ... Y,^ aretheVKRT

experience, thor-
produce. Tile drained land is
ductiv

Make also Sewer Pipe,

I 'hiiniii'v Tops. lied and l-tre Bricli Oven Tile and Supply Mortar Colors,
'CementiPleister, Lime, etc. Write for what youwant- gg Third Ave*

MMitfnv th» mnHmtm' Tlixfh*ng^ wh»Ti wftting

THE VAN REYPER

PERFECT GLAZIERS' POINTS

No rights or lefts. Price per box of 1000, 60c.
by mall, ~Sc.; in lots of 5000 by ex., 65c. perlOOO

HENRY L DREER, 714 Chestnut St., Phila., Pa.

lC«ntlon the Tnortstfl' Exchange when wrltlnit.

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress.

BEST GRADES. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP.

A.DlETSCH&CO.sHEF'FiiL'D'UGHlCAGO,ILL.

Mention the Florists' Eizehanffe when writing.

GLASS

FOR GREENHOUSES, GRAP-
ERIES, CONSERVATORIES,
AND HOTBEDS.

GLASS

VANHORNE, GRIFFEN & CO.,

french and American Glass. ** i^ortlMSJ^roi?"!"' NEW YORK

Mention the PlorlBts" Bxcbans^ when writing.

INTERNATIONAL HEATER CO.

237 W*TER ST., NEW YORK
BOSTON, *7 UNION ST. CHICAGO, 86 E. LAKE ST.

^'a^'e'r BOILERSh> GREENHOUSES

Over SO years' experience. Write for Catalogue.

Mention the Florlatg' Exchange when writing.

Water Every Day in the Year for
Flowers and Lawns when . . .

Rider o*^ Ericsson Hot Air Pumps

are used. Nearly 25,000 wold during the past 25
yearw. Prices reduced. Send to nearest office
for catalogue "X."

Rider=Encsson Engine Co.,

22 Cortlandt St., New Tork. I 86 Lake Street. Chloaeo.
239 Frankllu Street. Boston. 4" N. 7th St, Phlladelnbla
692 Craig St.. Montreal, P.Q. I 22 A Pitt St.. Sydney, N.S.W.
Teulente-Rey 71. Havann, Cuba.

Mention the Florlats' Exchange when wrltlns.

ADOO FIBRE and
ADOO LIQUID

Vill do all that is claimed
If Intelligently Used .<• ,*

TRY THEM !

UoUer bearlnt; Bcl'-olling devlee,
MiituniaMc stop, solid Ilok cbaln
makes llie IMPROVED CHAL-
LKNGE the most perfect appa-
ratus In tlie market.

Write for catalogue and prices
before placing your ordtrs else-
where.

Quaker City Machine Co.,

UICIII>10M>. IKD.

Mention the Florist*' ETohanee when wrltliiK

HOTHOUSE GLASS

All Sizes a Specialty.

C. S. WEBER & CO.

4 Desbrosses Street, New York,

Kxchant:** wh^

For'Calkinff

Cast Iron

Pipe.

For
Stoppins
Leaks.;;

SMOOTIi ON JOIHTS
SMOOm'ON GJISTIIIGS

SMOOTH ON MFG. CO.,

547 Communipaw Ave., JERSEY CITY. N.'J.

Veebland Tompkins, B. S., Chemist and Manager.

MASTJCA

..FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES.

Proven saperlor to putty jLaaier tu apply and stays on.
Not affected by extremes of weather. Endorsed by
prominent florists. Send for descriptive circular of
iflaHtlca and Mastlea Giazinii Olachlnes.

F. 0. PIERCE CO..^?if.r?r£;;kT,°' Maw York.

IF YOU WANT A

GOOD SASH LIFT

For a Very Little Money Get

J.

.■TH£
"NEW OEPftRTURE,"

For Descriptive Catalogne Send to

D. CARMODY, EVANSVILLE, IND.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Julv 1"> I-!"'

The Florists*

;XCHMNGE.

721

LORD & BURNHAM CO.

Horticultural Architects and Builders- Largest Builders of Greenhouse Structures,

fa^ljl-m,,,

,ttiiiil!»ir«i-W"'*'™"'

LARGEST STOCK OF AIR DRIED CYPRESS IN THE NORTH

RED GULF CYPRESS GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

strictly free from sap. Write to New York Office for Circular and Estimates

Send 5 cents postage for latest Catalogrue of Greenhouse Heating: and Ventilating Ap-
paratus. Send i cents postage (or Catalogue of Fatent Iron Construction. Write for
Circular of Hotbed Sash and Frames.

We Make Special Greenhouse PUTTY— Price on Application

NEW YORK office: GENERAL OFFICE AND WORKS i

ST. JAMES BUILDING. B'WAY AND 26TM ST. IH.VINGT0N-0N-HUDS01M, N. Y.

Mention the Plorlats' Exchange when wrltlDK.

lillEEPODliE HEDTIIIG^OP VEjlTIL)ITI|lll,

^ Horticultural Architecture and Building.

pitching^^Go

ESTABLISHED 1844.

233 Mircar Street, ■ NEW YORK.

FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS.

NINETEEN SIZES.

Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus.

Rosehouses, Greenhouses, Etc., of Iroa
Frame Construction erected complet*
or the Structural Iron ^Vork ship-
ped ready for erection.
Iron Frame Benches w^ith the
" Perfect Drainage Bench Til«**
•r Slate Tops.

BEMU 4C. POHTAGE FUR IL,l,i;BTRATED CATAL,OGIJE.

SUMMER IN WINTER

By Using

Standard Greenhouse Boilers

One cent get^ <Mir dttalogue,

GIBLIN & CO., = Utica, N. Y

Mention the p.nru

^-h^n wrltlnir

cfplps

IS HUCH MJDRE DURABLETHANPINE.

[SASH BARS

u» To^t FEET >»LEN6TH OB LONGER.

Greenhouse

AND OT)^eR BUILDIN<i MATJERIAL.

SenAfor our Illustrated Book
"CfPRE SB LU M B ER AMO frs USES."

Send fo>-»urSl>eciiil fireenhousfrCtrcul&r.

THE^^T STejvri;v5 lymbe} (b.,

Mention the Flortsta' Exchange when wrltlnv.

Steam and Hot Water Heating GLASS

Economically and Perfectly Installed by

HENRY W. GIBBONS,

138 LIBERTY STREET,
NEMT YORK.

EXPERT ADVICE AND PLANS FUENISHED. ESTIMATES FREE.

..TDHE...

SGOLLAY BOILER

FOR

lireeDl|0U8epeatlD!i,EtG.

HOT WATER OR STEAM.

Farminoton, Conn., March 9, 1836.
" The Invincible Boiler you placed In my Carnation
houses has given great satisfaction. 1 did not have to
run the boiler hard even when the thermometer stood
18 deg. helow zero. It has proved ' Invincible' In every
respect." Hugh Cbbsnby, Florist.

For Qreenhouses, Qraperies,
I Hotbeds, Conservatories,

and all other purposes. Get otjr Fio-
CREs BEFORE BuTLNG. Estimates freely
given.

I N. COWEN'SSON,

392-94 W. Broadway, New York.

CABLE AND PIPE

Ventilating System.

SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE AND PRICE LIST
Estimates Cheerfully Qlven.

"INVINCrBLE."

JOHN A. SGOLLAY,

74 and 76 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y.

SOIL=JVlACniNES

In Large or Small Sizes.

SEND FOR CATALOGUE.

A. Q. WOLF & BRO., Dayton, 0.

...TI3lE...

r^ 1 f

Gorton Side Feed Boiler

f^w^

SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR

^iiiiiMiiiiiiMiiiiiaf

ij

GREENHOUSE HEATING.

t :;'■:::::: t^

YOU WANT THE BEST. WE HAVE IT.

vB^

^m

Send for Catalogue and investigate for yourself.

liH

GORTON & LIDGERWOOD CO.,^

^^S^wl

96 Liberty Street, New York. ^HI^^JB^BF^ )

M^ntii>n fhp P*lnrtBta' Bxchanire when wiitlnc

■ HOT-BED-

S GREENHOUSE

»s

VENTILATOR

GULF GYPRESS BARS S

I GREENHOUSE MATERIALS

mLflss;;

■

mates and Catalogues
Cheerfully Furnished.

MANUFACTURED BY

WHOIESIIE.

S.JACOBS&SONS, :

Office, 406 W. 1 3th St.. New York. ' ■
Factory Storerooms. Borough ot Queens, N.Y. ■

Mention the Florists' Bxcbanj^s when writing.

EXCLUSIVELY

A Greenhouse Heater.

Specially adapted for the work. Easy
to erect. Simple in operation. Eco-
nomical as to consumption of fuel.
Send for catalogue and list of prices.

MYERS & CO.

(Established 1849.)

r5l8-l520 So. 9th St., Philadelphia.

Mention the Florlat*' Excb&ni:* when writing.

GLASS

We carry the largest
stock of Greenhouse
Glass in New York.

We make a specialty
of I6x24s and can
make special prices.

SELECTED BRANDS IN FRENCH AND AMERICAN. S

BROTHERS, 85 to 89 Beekman St., New Tork. I

Mention th* riorUta^ Exehaos* wtwn writms.

722

The F=lorists'

•XCHKINCE.

July 15, 1899.

CHOICE FLO^yyER SEEDS.

pkt.
lt»-IIU frrnuiilN, Muriirnotlimtz. .If'in

L*)tit/ltrM'>w K

" '* hriowhttll 'A

<'lnrrnriu, |irl£4 klriitn, iiilli-'l 9)

f;iii(;(r»liLrlii (Jrunillfl'/rM, iritzt;']. . . .I/t
(.'y-liiififii (/iKioUMiiii. iM:j»arHLi; or

TraOi;

.MIuiioiiellK. Mn'liit lO.lO

I»<:ll«m;« 15

.>lfo»ioll» Atofintrlii 25

rnlijmrlil !5

Prliiiulit Kln<;n«l», flne rni'l. M

I'hiim>. fi'jpcrti tiilxc'l, 1-lfioz ,5(ic. ;

riiie riiU<«), H o/.„ 5i)c. ; »z.,

t«.40

.eo

117... 17

w.

LILIUM HARRI8II Now Ready.

.,^ f, 7 Inchi-n -mt Mm. »(r,00 7 :i ln<;li.M '.i-r IWJ. IMDO

C. BECKERT, Seedsman, - - - Allegheny, Pa.

M'lirinn tb» FInrKW BxehaDK* whon wrlUur

SPECIALTY:

Floral r.Tctal
Desig;ns jf-jf-

lies.

Specialty : Wheat Sheaves.

SPECIALTY:
Prepared »s* j»
Cycas Leaves.

A. HERRMANN,

. . . WRITE FOR CATALOGUE.

404.406.408, 410. 4 12 East 34th Street,

NEW YORK CITY.

Manufacturer of Metal Floral Deftiens

Importer and Dealer In Flnrl«t«* - 9»r^f>%\p^m.

(.<-f Vlf)
Hmlliix. iT'tut'iUi'h vhiM.fi.m^f.r \***:%\U{>fT r'JUl.
ilam»iuut Kl'ifi'llkir, ttntu t lii<:h l*')l*. f/X:. pt:r (Jo/.
Cbri huhIIh'mhimim. Ih-ruriiftrjn. Mujor HoririafToit,

Ivory. r,«-<,. W. Cfill'lN. I'lrik Ivory, Mm, Wtillldlti.

MvcdJi, Mm. II. fOjlilimofi.
A0ip«lapMl« Vftif-hll. hiroritf. ilnch pot plitnU,

fl .'/) i*»:r<l',/ ■ tlOWJiwr I<»i.
I>riirHrM « liifll vlHii.iitr(jiiKpl«ntJi.1-lncti pot«,92(W

IH-f '!<./. ; ii:^ Wl.«r \m
Aapii riiifiiH H|iri-iiifi:rl, ti'>fn2%tii. (titU.Wi:,iii>/.,

C.EISELE, I Ith&JefTer^onSts. Phila.Pa.

M«nll'.n t(m l''l^^^\m^»' Kx'-Uhuk*^ whTJ wrlMriK.

AI>ANLSM M(>5S ....
H'kN5, l'ALM3, liTC.

Collt'c:«() for tho truflo on contruot hy

South Florida Nursery Co , Dade City, Fla.

Mention iUm FlorlNts' Excihainit* whrin wiittni.

KVER(;RliKN!

An I.M .tII':NHI'; HXOCK of holh liirK<^

uiiil Niimll «U(m] XCverKrecii TrecH, In
KTciit viirloty. AlHo ICvericretrii HIiruliH.

' OUIlKHI'OrJI^KNDC h01,I<;i'l'KI».

THE W. H. MOON CO. Morrlsvllit Pa.

CLElVi: AXIS

SPECIAL OFFER OF YOUNG PLANTS.

ri<ir1»l« wliy tiitt Iry uruwUnt a fi^w (;1i!iiihI,Iii tor your
own iriuln 1 tli<'.^ will Hint, you Uv.iu-T thiin liniiorU'') or
nnl'l (frown ijr,i>(k, I oIT«t m'.hojri! lul. of y-jiinif [tlttriM;
writ liitr'IrjM-'l. Ii* 10 or iiion; I.' nr. kliulM, frctr by rriltll,
10 for « 1. 00 or WH.OO 1"t HM) r. hi. M«( nit^M
QMII AY hrroi.^. y.m <.l<l |>l.iriU, OiiiL will kIv)
OmiUn A BirhiKM f'.r - uIiIkk m one.,, ;i Irirli potH,
»:i.00l.''.r IMH ;;n,1i,r|, iM.r«. )mi..'>0 j>rr|i)ll.

F. A. BALLER, Bloomlngton, 111.

Mention lh» Klorlatw' Rirhantr* whrm writing

i^^lDHEl

1899,

n.OOO Morhiu-iM Vul»<n.riM

'1, 000 Mnrlinriti Vul^';nj-in I'nrpii

VdiL

10,000 HorhnriH 'I'linnhoixii

I'l Ifritn ttiitl hI/hh nil ii|i|tlli;i4tloii

T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass.

M-i.ll'.n !h. Kl-.n^-t* K». hn.oiff when w

Htlnt.

PEACHftNO PLUM TREES DELrER^*^8V^

!;. Ilni.i. H„.\ • l<;jtri Hr.'M.k iil low wholrmiln nitA-.i^ All
(Irj^Mihl' i.-ji.iliiK varlnUdH of I*K.A(;IIKH, oM iiii>l
iii-w, li> riiiiilii»( orrliarilM. Ilitv; l.)i<- rirw TrI uiiipli,
i;ri-rii>*lMi> o. >"i'l Hii<*l'<l frtilLliiK' llii'ld run Ik;
■iiiii|>lli'<l 111 iiriifloii ur low rur4in

V.ry liirK.-Hto.k of I'l.llfll TIlKKM.iill on |iliim
roor«. Oh'' hikI i.wo yntm ItiirU i-,un till Hill'I'II"'! "t
tJii^HtMtlHo.rlllinr front niimcrlrM or lirrhanl LnHin. IImv'i
•II liif li'iKlltiK .laiiiutrHO viirl<M,Ii',H, AliillKliinrii, lliir
Imrik ( Imljoi, HiiIhumiii Wlllanl lui'l ol.lH^m ; hIho Dki
nrw Kril .1 line iiii'l Wlcknon In kooiI Miipply.

If Mint] iiii|>|ilv hIho of Amviii'huun UooIm to orTrr.

ILEX. PULLEN,MmordNur.e,i... Milford, Doi.

Mention tha Florli»t«' u;«<:h«nifi» wUnn wrltlnic.

P. OUWERKERK

1123 Summit Ave., Jersey City, N. i.

JuHt. riH-.t^lvoil frdrn our lloltimd NurnnrlitH

RHODODENDRONS, AZALEIS,

SPIRAEA JAPONICA, LILIUM SPECIOSUM

P/EONIES, BLEEDING HEART

POT GROWN LILACS, HYDRANGEA IN SORTS.

CLEMATIS mill H. P. ROSES, in II,.,Im.hI «.,rl».

PRICES MODERATE.
M.ntlon th. Flurl.ta' UxohjinK. wb.n wiitlnf.

POX

2 CiROWN

STRAWBERRIES;

:

W<: Kliiill tiftvi: oiir umiiil Hiinply of (Irii- iilfttiLi) ri-.iviy
cornrct 'l«»(;rlplIonii of t(i': )>Ml vftriutlen wild

\ih\il .July ISIti. fJittiiloKiif: contHlliJiiK
MiitTiTMl (llr<;<;tlonii mailed on rf.'itifM.

t

# ELLWANGER& BARRf, Mount Hope Nurseries, ROCHESTER, N.Y. 59th Year. 0

lf«ntlon th* F1ritiflt«' Exrhanjf« whan writing

Mimllon thft F'Ir.rliitB' Kx'rhnfiK*' when wrltlriK

F. &, F. NURSERIES

WholfHiilt;

TREES AND PLANTS I" full asBortment.

M'Tiflon Hie KlorlntM* Kx(;h;i.fiKfi whfln writing.

SPRINGFIELB,
NEW JERSEY.

Trudti CntaloKUC
Free.

Ifvntlon tb* Finrlatjt* Elzchmnv* whun writlnv

"HAND PICKED" BULBS

immkuiaxe: nKKiYEKV.

I II IIIM HAPPI^II ■'"' ^> .*'''". I'".''.'*'"' ••■*'''■''" I""' '"""• 7 ij, |i).oo

|icT 100; .$M.'-..00 [)(U- 1000. !) II, 120.00 |,«i- 100.

FREESIAS

'„ 111. h aii,l ii|i, - . 14.50 por 1000
% iiii-l. Mild uji, - - - (!.00 por 1000

OXALIS BUTTERCUP '^^-r,

H. A. BUNYARD, 42 West 28th St.. New York.

Uentloo Um FlorUta* Exchang* when writing.

SWEET PElSflD

Cash wltb orOcT.

New crop. Ur-
ueually frood
mixed strain.
•iH eta. per lb.
J. .1. nKAlH.
Afoiieta, California*
Mention the Plorliitii' Exchang** when writing.

Galax Leaves.

CHAS. H. RICKSECKER, LInvllle, N. C

Mention the FlnrlHtH' Eyf^hange when writing.

TO EXCHANGE

I'liiiHV Scfil, r!Xtru fine Htraln. (Iir bcRt planlit rxit
of II n>-M of aiMiiJO l.clntc i"l«!ClPd for need; for Day-
lirrak, Kciiili-t or Honn; of t,hfi newer f'flrnatlonH froin
Holl or n<-l(l. AHparaKiiH Hpre gert, At<i)arftK(JBl'lninofcng
or Adtanttiin CuiifHtiiin. What bavc yon /
( HD QAI C One 10 H. P.Uprlffht Holler, fltt4"l
r Un OMUC f,,r 1 inrh pipe. In Kood condition.

i'rlce flI.'i.'l.OO, K. <>. U stooKtiKjn,

FRANK L. RUMREY,

96 Pleasant St. Box 122, StOUghtOfl, MasS.
Mention th^ Florl«t«' KxchanR-f^ when writing.

i;ilL8][ LEHVES

. ANIJ

Leucottioe Sprays

FOR SPRING AND SUMMER USE
Write for prices U>

HARLAN P. KELSEY,

Buii<i1ng°" Boston, Mass.

Mention th. Flortit.' Bxchanr. wh.n wrulnic.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

Largest Stock in The Country.

All KOodH up-f,o-(]iit(' and of superior qiiHllty.
Write UH for nrlccH and other information.
Our new CataloKue HOiit on appllcittlon to
tlie trade only.

NEW CAPE FLOWERS I

l'rl<;» oil AppIlcMtloii.

H. BAYERSDORFER A, CO ,

60, 62, 54, 56 N. Fourth St.. PHILADELPHIA, PA.
U.ntlon th« fHorlat.' Excluinff. wlieo wrltlBS.

ESTABLISHED 1802

T

'S

SEEDS

Wholesale Price List

Florists' Flower Seeds,

will l>i' I'i'iKly .Inly -^Olli.
Si'ikI lor II !

J.M.THORBURN&CO.

(laU of IS John Slr«<t)

36 CORTLANDT STREET. NEW YORK

Mention th. Florl.1.' Bxohans. wh.D wrltlnc.

We are a straight shoot and aim to grow into a vigorous 2*^<***^f'

VOL. XI. MO. 29

A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL.

One Dollar Per Tear

NE^V YORK, JULY 22, 1899.

BERMUDA=QROWN PREESIAS BgT?ft

OlIAUTY.

LILIUiU HARRISII ^-fjl^^i:
BERMUDA BUTTERCUP OXALIS

NEW WINTER.
FLOWERINQ ROSE

MAID OF HONOR

We liHve II One Block of this tipw wlntcr-noworliiK roBt\ which Is iiii Iniprovt'il Hrldi-Hiimld. witti nil tlie k<mh!
qiliilltleB of tliiit rtivorllc variety ; aildcd to which, It Ih n iniich freer hlooni(;r, lu purltciiliir merit IjiiiR '» ll» frcr-
hlooinlnpr quiillllrs, It Ih n trillu diirkcr In rolor. If ariythliiK. in*! HtoniH iirc very PtllV iirid wiry.
SiroiiK pliiniH, 3M> Inch pntn. A I 5,00 prr 100.

GOLDEN GATE

IhlB vftili'ty. whlN- not new, hits rccemly attnicted coDBldorfthlc iittt^n-
lliiu, lUUl \n I'niiHtdi-rrd >)y iiiikny one of Ilx' tll<l^l miIiuiMc wIiiIit-
flnwerliiK riiMCH inMV t. r iwii. {l novit IpuhI In it Iriniirniiurc Unit. ►;rnwH
line Ili-lilfMiiiiihl. Ilndrr fnvorahli; cotHllMniiH. Iih Ktjii|>rl\ hlooniH
are ofti'n aH Ihfkc ha A mici-Ii-iiii llniiity, nnd air luirnr on ftronK. heavy rain'H, Biiri im tuivIh Wtii-n wi-ll
grown. It In of fxtjiilKltv cohtr ^ll■■|l■I)lIlk. Hliiidlnic tiiciraiiiy lltHJi on uuiir pPtnlH, Thin nino haH Urvn urowu

quite Inrgely In the vicinity nf W Hnttini^ton, where it l'-- ' " i .....i, «,...,.. * it i„ n ^ -i... i,

hoi.' -— • - ' " ■

,'i:n>in, 1 inn iwnu iiiiri i»f(!|j K> '^'"■>

Ite Inrgely In the vicinity nf W HnttinKton. where it hm Ix-eii reci-h e.t with groat favor. It iB ft favorite with
Ih grower Hinl retuller and coiniimndf* the hi^ihcHt prhen of any Ten rohi-,

Hli-uuu itliiiilN. :t>ij liirh iMilH, 910.00 i>i>r 100.
Wo aUo olTer a fine atock of |>i:i<I.K. I>l KTF.fMC , IIKIDK. ISU I ]>EHM A 1 1>. aiul 1*REHII>UNT
CAKNOT. Sli'onc pluiifM. .'i>^ im-li ihiIm. #S.00 ihi- 100.

HYDRANGEAS.

We hivp left a few iiiure tiihs of the larRe plant tt I hat we hii\ e liei-n advoitlHlng. Call ufTor them at Inng m mi
Bold at ^.'^.00 eaeli. TlieBii plants are liiBt coming Into Idooiii and beKlnnliig to bhow c<dor, ami will be In tine
shape for a mouth or six weeKH. Fine rorBeushore trade. Only a few more left.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

Wc are about H(dd tiut of i hrjHanllieinuiiiH, but can Htlll Hupph the following choice BortB :

Wc would call pnrt'cular attention to i>|lli'. I.iielv l^'aiirr, I'rt'H. (Jrahiiiii, Itlrn. O. I*, tin

J. WnrrcDi N. C. S. .lubllri'. I>liiii'. C«c«rtf«H llriinni and .lulln Srnriiiiiniizti, of whU

large stockB. QuauMtleB of rOBC of tlio varletloB olTerod are tnoro or leaa limited. , ^

Win. F. A. Connlablc v ■■.■••;■ v, v;.- ^"^'"^ »*»

Polly ICi»rt<>, !>liii(% (lirorgeH llriinni* HurpiiMHo AinlrnI* Alinir. A. llriiii 'ZO 00

nillr. Ktiei*' FaiiiM', 4>.l. Wnrrvn, I'rlUv. Mnio. FerlnCt N. C, t** Jubllor.

|{«l»i. <>Hi'n, .Ir., .lulln. Mrnrnmnnv.ii ' " '

I'lOM. (.i-.tliani, Mlft. <>. I*. llaNHOtI

MrH. II. WfckM. Auiiiaia (J lory, AnHirnllnn IJolil,<{uliO| Mrs. C. il. Petrco»

llanatlh'HH r*n4iw, lllaek llawki Krnnk llnrtly ,

.1, 11. \Vo«nir«nl

I>loilvMto, !>Ilii»rvn, Mulnnl Prloadt Kngoiir llnlllfilonzu

Wh'Te BelecUon of varletlen Ih left to in, wo will Hupplv at $3.00 per 100, and will lucludo many
lilKb-prlceil Hortrt which we may have Id BurpUiH.

F. R. PIERSON CO., TarrytownonHudson, N. Y.

M«Btlon th» FlorliU' B«ch»n«« when wrltlnt. .

1 .> 00
6 00 I

."i 00
4 oo
I oo

lu'l-

PIT

II. <i.

'r liavu

r 100
■' lOU

I' 100
r I 00

lOO
100
100

.l.ciVU

PRICE, $2.50.

•ff

NOW READY.

ARNOLD'S TELEGRAPH CODE

FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN
AND ALLIED INDUSTRIES ^o»j»

TIiIh Ti>l(^graph Ckxlo lias been conipllofl oxprossly for llm use of FIoiIrIh,
NurseryiiKiu and AIUimI InduBlrloB, and eDiiiplololy covns ovory pliaBOuf (oloKiaplilc
coramuulcallon roquiied hy (slllior wlioliwali^r or rulallrr.

SAMPLE TELEGRAMS COMPILED FROM ARNOLD'S CODE BOOK.

[From a OnmiiilHHloii IVInn In a Growrr |

Sufferer cabby unlimbor bunion unmade camelina unloving bearcUnK
unwind urban boarding unsought clothless unspoken. -II woiiIh.

.S'c;/(/ Dfi Wvilni'Sihiy l<>() fiiJiry .Xnifiiciin ltriiiilli'K,.:i(>i) llrlilcsiiiiilds, CiOO lirldcn,
B<i yellow ChryKiintlieninnis, 7~> strliiM's of Sinllii\, ~i(> Onlilils, Cyprlpedluwn, /tiiil
1000 chptiii Ciirn/itliins, ii.snorletl. — .'// norilN.

14 Code vs. ;jl Plain.

I lluyliiK at Aiiotloii S»l« |

Venerator vermin assenter admirant veritable astray afHux-verbosity-
awaked affiance verdant barkless aghast promonade-qiioUing— IT) words. ;

This iiltrr n liilrx In your riitnli>Kiic I'lir 'I'livmliiy's stilt: I wilt tiiknl'OIJ <,ri<it Xn
11, ifiirlcu linos mil fxi-t-fil $0.011 ; loll ollnt hi. ifprifi- ilois not i:\rroil .f.s.oo ,- ;7 of
lilt Nil. L'L', lliirirr iliii's mil fxri'nl -fT.-'iO, niiil I L' nf lot Nii. .XV, If priie ihirs nut
excivil $'.I.OO. Ship III nil- via Ihr rnit.ril .•^Ititrs i:\[iniss, C. <>. I).— 7-1 words.

15 Code VH. 7;J I'lalii.

Tliero Ih no doiihl but thai tlio tni<l(i ^jiMiomlly will avail thoiiiselves o( the Im-
provod niiil chdapdiicd iiinlliodrt of <u)imiiuiilciil,ion opntind to thurn by this usofiil
Tlino Savrj-. Kavos cxpciiBlvd Ickiijhoiir Horvicii-No (lllll(nill,y In tniii»ialioi].

Renill UH llie price (»i.so) and we ■will Heiid you a copy on exaiiil
nation, ir not rouiicl Hultaltlc inn unllUely contintrcncyl, redirn liook
In icooci c-oiiclHion and we will return you your money.

AddreHH all orderH,

THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, P. 0. Box 1697, New York Citv.

FOR CATALOGUE MEN!

A conHlKunienl of liulliN liaN IiinI reaclicfl us In Nplendld condlllon
wlllcll Hllould pro\e of Inlerc-Hl and l»e Hpevially UHcful to tlie eata-
loKue and ndTertlHlnic trade.

AMARYI i IS Rd^FA ''''* '"'* "'""'' '« ri'cmimioiul It. A vorytliort tlmiMilItT
mil nil ■ wkiwr iiuu^n pluiidnif.mimi'ilnics 111 ii low wcuks.lt throwBilmip ni-y, llly-

llko Ilowm-H. i iimlinH itcruHH, mnl oonlliiuoH to II >w*'r tit srlven perlodH the year rouml.

I.iirifo lilill>9, il to i;i oi>nt.. nniiinil, ( ;l 00 |i.t lUH ; $25 00 pi'r 1000. Ordlnnry slic, U In « mmU,

nil UowiTlilif «Ui\ U 50 por IIHI; <10 00 per llimi.

AlVIARYLLIS JOHNSONI 7ln. aiidovorarouml. Pur 100, J8.00 ; por 1000, <75 00.

nRINIIM nARIR>FIIM """ffr l'ulb», a to nmiia onoh. I'irlOO,n500
(Jllllium i/nniD/HUni Viry liirttu Imlhs, Bminoold l lb, chcIi. IVr IUO, J 5 00.

FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA ["^^"ijf;;'!'.;™^;;;'^ i"oMn ,ii,„n^

Wi! Iiavo HARRINII, I.<>;V(iI l--I,(>UITin, KOra.4r<i IIVACIN'rHH, iilldy

for ilollvi'ry. Writn Cor pi-uu'.

' FOR SEPTEMBER DELIVERY, ALL PERFECTLY HARDY.

MONTBRETIAS '"'""'V'";'""' ""with, iu-o .UHUnrt vai-lrtloa. I'urlOO, UOO; per

ANEMONE JAPONICA "'r'o^T'T'mKu'ia'oo''''"' """"'■'■»''• '«««". ponoo.

FUNKIA SUBCORDATA GRAND. .l^^V^'il?,,'^^^^^^^^^ ponou, mso;

HEMEROCALLIS SIEBOLDI [[inM^rj^Hoa •'''""'' '''''■ '■"■«'• fa oo;

HEMEROCALLIS FLAVA llest yellow ilny my. for 100, J4 00; por 1(100, }:)5 00.

RANUNCULUS AcoNiTiFOLius s;;,:r::l.oVr;l;;K.:a%'o'"'"™"'"- ""

IRIS, NEW SILVER KING "■'""• *^' -v,, ,., i,,„ii

per 1000, $15 00.

Sliinv, l.oiiiliiii. IVr IIHI, J '.! 0(1 ;

,,,.v*."fii'l"'//Vi

CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO.

342 WEST 14th STREET, ''iV'r'i'iVr N. Y. CITY. '"i'^^^^jjJPJfr;:,^/

Imporleri, Exportgrt and Grower!' Agenti ol SEEDS, BULBS and PLANTS. -il^^^^^'
Mention th« Florlita' HKChaiif whii writlnr

FHnolniii loi Slock !

r^P[?A\III IIVI MME. JAULIN, - :i Inih. $8.00 per 100

\J L r\/m 1 1 I U I ^ I TIk^ imach-plnk Itriiant.

GURANILIM MME. DE LA ROUX all sold.

ABUTILON SAVITZII V::;.^SZ^

(Jrows dwarf and bUHliy. Capital plant to U8n with CrotouH.

RUSSELIAS MULTIFLORA
and ELEGANTISSIMA .2.i'.'r'o...

Magulllcont liaskiit plaiitn, forming a Hhowor of blazing iioral mil wlioii woll
' grown, (irowii as (niBlly aa llni old (loriiiaii Ivy.

-^READY NOW^E-

HROVVAIJJA ALL SOLI).
ACALYPHA SANDKRI ALL SOLI).

THE COTTAGE GARDENS, Queens, N.V.

724

The Plorists' Exchange.

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Hi BEYPEQ'S lilfiZlllii POINTS

60c. per 1000 ; $2.75 for 5000.

PAM^V ELLIOTTS SPECIAL BLENDED
lAllJl MIXTURE, compiising all the
choicest named varieties. Trade packets,
.50c. and gl.OO; oz., $8.00.

TRIMARDEAU, white, yellow, purple, light
blue, blafU, striped, brown-red. Lord Bea-
lonsfn'kl, I'arli color, trade pkt., 25c. ; oz., $2.

NEW YORK MARKET,

the finest strain fnr
exhibition, trade pkt., 50c. ALLEN'S DE-
FIANCE, trade pkt.. 25c. ; oz., $1. MACHET,
select stock, trade pkt., 10c. ; oz. 40c.

MIGNONETTE

MlCTipi FOR GLAZING, per gallon, SI. 25; ease (6 gallons) «6.75.
IIIAJIIWA MASTICA MACHINES, Sl.OO each.

WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, 56 Dey St., New York.

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« PANSY SEED=NEW crop. |

S. & W. Co.'s
Non Plus Ultra.

The richest mixture ever Feot out.
and coDtalDlrg tbe BlotchpdaDd
(■iant varieties In greatest pro-
portion; very effective.

Per packet lOUO seedi. 25 cts ;
per 3-H ounce, 75cta.; per ounce, ^,50.

JSupei'b 3Iixtiire of tbeOdler, Cansier
and BuHDOt StritinM. uneurpaseed.
Per IWU seeds, "b cts.; per J^ ounce, fl.lO;
per ounce, $6.0().

Ti'itiinrileaii or Giant Pensiea. Beau-
tiful class of vlporouB, compact growth,
flowers of an enormoua size. Per pkt,, 25c.;
per ^ ounce, 5u cts.; per < unce, (3.50.

For varif'tleB In Bppaiate colors, aleo quota-
tlons on Dutch, Frerch or Bt-rmuda Bulbs,
send for our 1899 Bulb Catalogue.

<> STUMPP & \\ ALTER CO., Seedsmen, 50 Barclay St., N. Y.

Mention »h* FlnrlatB' RTrhnne* when wrltlni

SURE CROP MUSHROOM SPAWN

18.00 per 100 lliB.
Pamphlet ffow to Grow J/WJ»Aroo7n-,, 10c.

CUCUMBER AND TURNIP SEEDS

SPKCIAL PRICES TO DEALERS.

WEEBER & DON, Seed Merchants & Growers,
114 Chambers St.. NEW YORK.

Mention the Florists' Sxcbange when wrltioa

ROEMER'S SUPERB prize PANSIES

The finest strain of Pansles In the World.
I ntroducer and Growe rot all the leading Novelties

Highest Award, Tnterratlonal Exhibition Ham-
burg, 1897. Catalogue free on application.

FRED. ROEMER, Seed Grower,

QUEDLINBURG. GrRMANY.

Mention the Florlata' Eiehanire when writing

NEW PANSY SEED!

Per oz. Per lb.

Mining's Giant Flowering $4 00 $5000

Sky Blue 200 25.10

" " Purple 200 25.00

" " Yellow 2.00 25.90

" " While 2.00 25.00

50,000 Primroses and Cinerarias ready Aog. Ist.

THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., Morris, III

Mention th*» FlorlHta' Rxchans'e wh^n «»rttlnr

RAWSON'S

"Arlington Tested Seeds"

Are now well known to gnme FLORISTS, we
want them known to all FLORlsTs. Special
price list sent on application.

W. W. RAWSON & CO.

12 and 13 Fanpoll Hall Sq. BOSTON, MASS
Mention the Florists' EJxchange when wrltins.

ALM

<^ /T FRESH

_r^~^^^ ON HAND

100 1000 3000

A xpnragii a Sprpnuerii $1.00 »6.00 $15.00

t'oryphn Australis 75 500 13.50

Phtenix t'annriensis... .50 3.51) 1200

Rpclinntn 15 500 13.50

Areca I.uleseene "5 5,00 13.50

Latania Borhoii.cn 50 2.50 600

CbainFerops Hiiiiiilis Robu8ta. .50 4.00
LivistonaRolundifolin 2.25 2000

J. L. SCHILLER, 404 E.34tli St. Hew York.

Mention the Florists' Extdianre when wrltins

CINERARIA CYCLAMEN PRIMULA PANSY

Largeflowered English;

j^ oz., $3.6(1.

Trade pkt., 50c.

Large d. Splenaeup. Kolber'8 Beet, Rolker's Giant.

Pure white, 100 a., 7.9c. ".^ oz., $3.50: ,^oz. $1.35; $5.00 oz.; >^ oz., 90 cts.
Rose, Red, etc., 100b. 65c. Trade Put., 26c. Trade Pkt., 26c.

AUGUST RULKER & SONS, 52 Dey St., Neiv York.

Mention the F^nrtsts' Exchange when wrltlnc.

PRIMROSE AND PANSY SEED

en 1 NESE PRIM ROSE-The finest large flower-
ing fringed varlellea grown; not at all like tbe
cheap Imported seed. Special packet of thirteen
(ib> varieties, single and double, mixed, 40U seeds,
VI. 00 I half packet, 50c.

GIANT PANSY— The very best mammoth Tar-
letfes to be had ; no finer ever offered ; larger and
belter this season than ever; all the seed plants
critically selected. Packet 3500 seeCs, $1.00;
half packet, 50c.

PRIMULA obc. grand. Kosea; the finest of the Improved obconlcae; large, clear rose. 1000 seedB, 50c.
A packet of the new Forget-me-not **Jewel*' added to every order.

STRICTLY CASH PRICES VS^'r,!.?' JOHN F. RUPP, SHIREMANSTOWM, PA.

Mention the Florists' Bxchanse when writing.

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ALLEN'S DEFIANCE

2000

SEEDS. /V\[QNONETTE

Grown tinder glass, from special selected spikes, for florists' use.
None genuine unless my signature is across the face of each packet.

$1.00 per packet.

CHARLES H. ALLEN, Floral Park, N. Y.

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Mention the Florlitx' Excban^ when wrltiDs.

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CYCLAMENS, PRIMULAS, CINERARIAS

STRAIN SUPERB.

Cyclamen Persicum Splendent Gig., finest
strain In the world, In 4 true colors, ass'd from 2i« In.
pots. $1.00 per IIHJ ; |35.W per 1000.

Cliinerie Primrose (fringed foliage). In 6 colors,
mixed, from flats. f2.0O per 100; J^is 0" per 1000.

Cineraria liyb. >lnx. RrandiHorH, grnnili-
flora nana, pleniHHiina. ctpriilen. kermeN-
ima nana, from Hals, $1.75 per 100; flS.OO per UNW.

Satisfaction guaranteed.
PAIL I\1AI>£K, East 8trou<lMbiirg, Pn.
Mention the FlorlfltB' Exchange when writing.

PANSIES WORTH RAISINC

EXCELLENT SEED | J'Jj^*^|^*^J^' J*^ ****

CASH WITH ORDER,

SEED

PANSIES

SEED

Roenier'8 Siipeib Prize PanHies, Improved
fltraln, new crop, ready now. My own growing.

This mixture la saved from the very flaest selected
plants of all leading novelties; wll bout doubt the finest
strain In The market to-day. M sed, ner pkt. of SKO
seeds. $1.00; ?4 oz. $150; !^ oz.. $2.75; 1 oz., $5.00;
white, yellow, black and violet-blue. In separate colors,
same price. CASH WITH ORDKR.

PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa.

Groirer of extra Gne Panties.
Plants ready Sept. 15th.

Mention the FIorlBts' Exchange when wrltlnit

THE FA.MOrS DIA3IOND STRAIN.

The best strain In the world of the German type of
Pansy; largest In size and greatest variety of rich and
odd colors. A trial will prove It. I have received
hundreds of testimonials from florists who have used
this strain, of which the followmg are samples:

From S. T. Maynari>. Prufesaor of Horticulture at
the Maps. Agricultural College, nod Director of the
Horticultural Department of the Hatch Experiment
Station. Amherst. Mass.—" It gives me plea ure to say
that your Panpy Seed, Diamond strain, 1b the finest we
have ever grown."

From Harvkt Bros.. Salmon Falls. N. H.— " Please
send us the price of your Diamond strain Pansy Seeds
by the ounce. The plants we brought from you last
fall were fine, the fanciest ciors we have ever had. AU
ourpatronssald they were the best I hey had ever seen."

Price, all colors, mixed. $5 50 peroz ; $3 00 per U oz ■
$1.75 per \ioz.; $l.lio per .^ oz. Cash with order.

L. W. GOODELL, Pansy Park Dwight, Mass.
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C. SOLTIU S CO , Jersey City, N. J.

199 GRANT A\Ti:NUE.
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xxxpANSY SiEDxxx

If you want the finest large and fragrant
Pansy flowers try Woodbury's nr ted seeds.
Seven pkts. (700 seeds) fine assorted, 50c>

Finest German and Giant flowers, French
Ktrain. blended or either separate, 2ii00 seeds,
50c ; 14 oz., $1.0n ; oz , $4.01). List free.

DAVID B. WOODBURY, Pansy Specialist,

SOUTH PARIS, MAINE,

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iieoei III

ies

MARKET AND FANCY STRAINS.
New Crop Seed Ready Now.

The leading varieties to date, when
richness of colors and large size are
required. As growers, and knowing
every strain of note in cultivation, we
can simply recommend our PANSIES as
unequaled.

Trade Packages 'f either ftrain iit
ONE DOLLAR EACH. Full directions
how to sow and grow pansles with every
package.

DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL. Needham, Mass.

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NEW CROP PANSY SEED Now Ready.

[n our Special Illustrated PansyCircuIar just issued we list

#^dMMH|ii^ over loo distinct Colors, Blends and Strains,

^H^^^HteK^. IndudlnK all the Novelties hy the pkt., nz. and ll>.

^■^^^^^^^^■Hk: Also a large list of otber Seasonable Seeds for

^^^^^^^^^^^^H^Vt Florists. It is the result of twenty-two years^ experience

- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^gt with Pansies. Write for

^^^^^^^^ ^% The " BEST THREE BLENDS FOR

i ^F 1^ FLORISTS, •• our ovt-n fornjulas:

' , 'lu^\ 2632-N. Y. Clant Marfeet Blend, pkt., 7cts.

V ^# jKl SOOOseeds, Sllcts.; SOOOseeds, Jl.dU; oz, $'.'..50.

^^ .^y ^91 a709-PJew Buttercup Blend, Bnest yellow mix-

^ ymBJ"^ \ " ' tU''^' Pl't., 8 cts.; moo seeds, 6UCM.; Sin'O seed", $1.20; oz , $3 00.
^ iliiiilWh \/ 2710— K.V. Fancy Show Blend, hitch grade mix-

ture, pkt , lOcts.; lOUO seeds, 80 cts ; 60UJ seeds, $1.60; oz., $4.
Special Offer of Above.— inoo seeds each, (3000
seeds), gl.UO; 20(10 seeds each, (WlOO seeds). $1.76 ; 6000 seeds each
16,000 seeds), $3,50: 1 oz. each, (3 nzs ), JO.IU

2736-Grand Pansy Introduction Collec-
~~'~~' tlon, sixty (60) packets, each containing 125 seeds of dis-

„ tinct varieties (7600 seeds in all), $1.75.

..,»7»I— CALCEOLARIA and I925-CIKJERARIA, each Extra Large Flowering,
either, pkt., IBcts.; trade pkts., .60cts. and Sl.OO.

3017— PRIMULA, N. Y. Special FU.rists' Blend, our own mixture of over 25 distinct
large flowering fringed and double varieties, besides latest novelties. Pkt. lOcts ; trade pkt.,
60 cts.; 1000 si'Cds, $2.00. All the above delivered prepaid.

Il.y. MARKET GIIDENEIIS'ISSOCIITIOII,

39-41 Cortlandt St.
P.O. 80x2341

New York.

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July

1899.

Thb F=i-ORiS'rs' Exchange.

725

<«4I Very choice well cured bulbs of FREI^SIA TRUE REFKACXA AI^BA, F

^J from our own grower. Vellow flowers have beeu carefully rogued out of the stock. ^^

^ CHOICE SIZE AND FIRST QUALITY. Write for prices and samples. ^

HARRIQII ^"d FRENCH BU

I l^mll I 1 I 4^71 I from only relinble growers. We sh;
^J samples and prices which we promise will show best values,

i

I D C of hiffh (juality

^ ^ ^ andlargestsizes

hall be pleased to submit

- . - phSI. E"

NEW YORK. 14 Barclay Street P

VATJGHAN'S SEED STORE, r!^'- ■-••-■■" -'""''°-'''"

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SELECTED STOCK OF

LILIUM HARRIS!!

5-7.
7-9.

PerlUO
...$5.U0
. . . 10.00

PerlOti

.$45.1 0

9l.m

Also at same prices and sizes: BERMUDA GROWN LILIUM LONGIFLORUM.

AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, 52 DEY STREET, - - NEW YORK.

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Se%T LILIUM HARRISII

S-7 945.00 per looo ; 95.00 per 100. 7-9 $85.00 per 1000 ; 99.00 per 100,

9-1 1 S170.00 per 1000; S20.00 per 100.
BERMUDA I ^\ IVI /^ I n /^ D I I IV/I •iU'iranteed 90 per cent, free from disease.
GROWN l_Vy IN VJI I r L.W n V^ IVI prices same as HamsH.

Prices on all other bulbs and plants cheerfully given.

3F'."\7\7'. O. SOZZIVEXOTZ:, Jersey City, KT. J.

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"HAND PICKED" BULBS

IMMEDIATE DEL,IYERV.

LILIUM HARRISII

5-7, $i.r,0 per 100; $42.50 per 1000. 7-9, $9.00
per 100 ; $85.00 per 1000. 9-11, $20.00 per 100.

$4.50 per 1000
6.00 per 1000

PPPPQIA^ %inL-handup,
rl\.L<L^olrVO J^ inch and up, -

OXALIS BUTTERCUP "^^,„,

H. 1. BUHVtRD, 42 West 2Stli St., New Vork.

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E.vtra large $6no per lOUObulbs

Medium 3.00 " "

Cash with order.

L. J. KREMMEL.

Cor 52d St. and 18th Ave. BROOKLYN, N.Y.
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ROSES CHEAP

StroDK liealttiy plants out of 3 Inch and -I Inch pots,
at J5.00 per UK): Itrlde. Bridesmaid, Celine Foreetler.
Climbing La France, Clothfldo Soupert, Oucli. de Bra-
bant, Etolle de Lyon. >IenuoFa, La F ranre, La Maf'tiie,
Little White Pet, Mme. Cainllle, Mine. C. Teatout,
Maman Cochet. Meteor. MervlUe GrBharii, Marie Gull-
lot. Paquerette, Pink Soupert, Sout. de Jean Chabaud.
Yellow Soupert. StronK ht^aUhy nlnntB from 4 In. pots,
"": <lliritilnt,' KalHcrin Aii^. Victoria,

at *H.OO per
Ferdinand B.tal. Mi

iii\". dii I'ree. Carnot.

THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO. Elizabeth, N.J.

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FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA

Size !s incli di.imeter and up, $3.00 per 1000
Size % incli diameter and up, 5.00 per 1000

It the smaller bulbs are planted this month they will produce just as many
and as large flowers as the larger bulbs.

CHARLES AMMANN, 7th Ave., Cor. 120th St., New York.

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VIt*nri..n rh- fHorlut^' tCrr-hflnef whon wrlrlne

5 SPECIAL SEEDS S

* For tlie FLORIST and GARDENER. {}

■ S.nd for Wholesale Catalogue. . . ■

S JOHNSOX & SXOKBS, 5

■ 217-219 Market St.. Philadelphia. ■

M»»ntlnn the Flnrlet*' Bzchanre when wrltlns.

: MICHEL PLANT - s
S -^-^BULB CO. 5

■ ST. LOUIS, MO. ■

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DREER'S

CINERARIA.

}^ trade pkt. tr. pkt,

Dreer's Prize Dwarf $0 60 $1 00

•• Tall 60 ■ '"

** Choice Dwarf.

'■ ■' Tall

•* '* Double

Prize Strains of CINERARIA, CYCLAMEN, PRIMULA, Etc.,

are the Standard of Excellence throughout the U. S. and are yearly grown
by the largest florists with the most satisfactory results

1 00
60
60

1 00

CALCEOLARIA.

Hybrlda grandlllora, self colors.
•■ " Tigrida...

6l)
60

1 00
1 00

CYCLAMEN.

Perslcum, an extra choice stoctt, trade pkts.,
30c. ; oz , $I.2B. 100 seeds. lOOO seeds

Perslcum glgantenni, white $1 00

'* " white.dark eye. 1 00

" " rose 1 00

" " blood-red 1 lO

'* '* choicest mixed. 1 00

DAISY. (Bellis perennis).
trade pkt.
Double White $0 40

Snowball, extra t

Longfellow, rose

Maxima, red

Double Choicest Mixed..

MYOSOXIS.

(Forget-Me-Not).

Alpestris Victoria, blue

'' £llza Fanrobcrt, blue,
Palastris

'* seniperflorens

50
50
60
40

25
20
40
40

$9 00
9 00

9 no

9 00
8 00

oz.

$2 00
3 00

2 50

3 00
2 00

1 00
75

2 llO

3 00

MIGNONETTE.

trade pkt. oz.

Machet, extra select stock $0 15 $0 60

Defiance, very large spikes 25 100

PANSY.

Royal Exhibition, the finest mix-

tureimpnrted 50 8 00

Premium, a grand mixture of

(fc>od colors 50 4 00

Giant Trimardeau, mixture of

very large flowers 30 150

Very Fine mixed, excellent 2) 75

PRIMULAS.

H trade pkt. tr. pkt.
DREER'S Prize Mixed, Fringed.

This can be depended upon to
give a large variety of colors of

the larjrest size $0 60

Alba, white 60

Alba Magnllica, the finest white. 60

Chlswlck Red, bright scarlet.. .. 60

Holborn Blue, uniquecolor 60

Kerinesina splendens, deep

crirasom 60

Punctata, crimson, spotted wliite. &h

Rosy Morn, sott rosy pink 60

Rubra, deep red 60

Fern-leaved, mixed 60

Dou ble White

Double Mixed

$1.00

1 no

1 00
1 00
1 00

1 00
1 00
1 (10
1 00
1 00
1 00
1 00

Note— Our trade packets of Primulas con-
tain from 500 to 1000 seeds each, according to
variety.

Our Wholesale Catalogue for July has been mailed to all Florists, if you did not receive a
copy please notify us and we will mail you another. It contains a complete list of PALMS,
FERNS and other DECORATIVE STOCK, BULBS, FLOWER and VEGETABLE SEEDS, ETC.

HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

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ESTABLISHBD 1876.

IKOORPORA.TKD 1

COXSEEDCO.

Wholesale Seedsmen

411,4l3,4l5,SansomeSt..

SAN FRiNGISGO.

34 Gansevoort !>t.,

NEW YORK.

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PLANT SEED CO.

Wholesale Merchants.

j^jtjt.^ ST. LOUIS, jtjtjtjlt

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f ....Bulbs, Plants

I OF ALL KINDS.

HULSEBOSCH BROS.,

EIIMGLEWOOD, N. J.

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mWLANTS

FOR GREENHOUSE AND GARDEN.
Fall and Spring: Delivery.

C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer,

85 Dey Street, New Yortt.
Mention the Florists' Exclianse when wrltins.

Orders booked now for Spring delivery.
These are not bought in open market
in Yokohama, but are collected under
our own supervision and are of the
first quality. Prices on application.

SUZUKI & IIDA,

I I Broadway, NEW YORK.

MAIN OFFICE, 3 Nakamura, YOKOHAMA, JAPAN.
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726

Thb F^lorists' Exchange.

AUCTION SALE

AUGUST
30th

OF

G0,000 DECIDUOUS TREES.

75,000 EVERGREEN TREES.

Also SHRUBBERY and VINES.

This is a clearing out sale of fine young vigorous stock; nothing resei'ved.
Ground must be cleared regardless price.

LIST AND CONDITIONS READY AUGUST 7th.

C. RIBSAM & SON, Trenton, New Jersey.

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J POT
i GRO^VN

%/«/%/%/%^/%^^%%'%%'%'%^»^'%%<%%'%%^%/%%%.i

STRAWBERRIES^

We shall have our usual supply of fine plants ready about July 15th. Catalogue cootalnlng
forrcct (leecrlptlons of the best varieties wHb cultural directloaa nialleil on request.

i

ELLWANGER&, BARRir, Mount Hope Nurseries, ROCHESTER, N.Y. 59th Year. ^

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F. & F. NURSERIES rS:

Growl«l° TREES AND PLANTS In full assortment. Trade^Catalogne

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P. OCWERKERK

1123 Summit Ave., Jersey City, N. J.

Just received from our Holland Nurseries

RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS,

SPIR/EA JAPONICA, LILIUM SPECIOSUM

PEONIES, BLEEDING HEART

POT GROWN LILACS, HYDRANGEAINSORTS.

CLEMATIS and H. p. ROSES, in the best sorts.

PRICES MODERATE.
Uenuon the rioiiats' Kxctaan^e when wrltlnc.

BOBBIHK & ITKIHS.

Dutch Bulbs

French Bulbs

Japan Bulbs

Boskoop Nursery Stock . . .
French Seedling Nursery Stock

Write us tor prjci 8.

RUTHERFORD, N.J.

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PEACH AND PLUM TREES delTer^W

Kellahle ami clean stock at low wholesale rates All
desirable leading varieties of I'EAdlES, old and
new, In fniltlnK orchards. Have the new Triumph,
Greensboro, and Sneed fruiting. Buds can he
Bunplled in season at low rates.

Very large stock of I'MJM TREES, all on plum
roots, one and two years. Buds can be supplied of
these also, either from nurseries or orchard trees. Have
all the leading Japanese varieties. Abundance, Bur
bank, Chabot, Satsunia, Willard and others; also the
new Red June and Wickeon In good supply.

Uflualaupplyalsoof ABparagUN UooCm to offer.

ALEX. PULLEN.MMtord Nurseries. MJIford, DbI.

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AZALEA AMCNA

Obo of the best dwarf, hardy,
early flowering shrubs. Excellent
forcing plant. Well rooted plants,
ready tor 3 in. pots, »6.00 per 100:
•60.00 per 1000.

SIMUEL C. MOON, Morrisville, "^'J.';- Pa.

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P^ONIASI

OUR SPECIALTY. ■

We grow them on a most extensive JJ
scale and in great variety. ■

A. DESSERT, i°j:t^"'«iL'-J«t. !

Chenonceaux, France. ■

L ■

CATALOlilHS AND PRICES CURRENT P"RKK 5
ON Al'I'LlCATION. ■

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EVERGREEN!

An IMMENSE STOCK of both large
and small sized Evergreen Trees, in
great variety. Also Everureeii Slirubs.

CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED.

THE W. H. MOON CO. Morrisville, Pa.

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5,000 Berberis Vulgaris

4,000 Berberis Vulgaris Purpurea

10,000 Berberis Thimbergii

Prices and sizes on application.

T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass.

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CHEAP FOR CASH

ALL IN FINE CONDITrON. PerlOO

PTERIS TBEMULA, Scinch pots $3.00

PTERIS SERRULATA.SM inch Dots... 3.00
CVPEKU.S ALTERNIFOLIUS. 2>, in 3 00
DRAC^NA INUIVISA, 8 inch pots.... 3 00

WM. SCHLATTER & SON,

437 Bay street, SPRINGPIELU, MASS.

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ADOO FIBRE and
ADOO LIQUID

Will do all that is cliimfd
If Intelligently Used .I .<*

TRY THEM !

Uentlon tie FiorlBta' Exctaonce niien wrltlng-

The nurserymen of Tennessee have
made ari^ansenients to hold a meeting' in
ChattanooKii early in August and liave
selected tlie Southei-u Hotel for their
headciuarters while in the city. It is
thouKht that they intend to form a per-
manent State association.

The twenty-thii'd annual session of the
Georgia .State Horticultural Society, to-
gether with an exhibition of frnits, plants
and vegetaljles, will be held at Tailulah
Falls, Ga., August 2 and 3 next. Particu-
lars of the meeting may be obtained from
Secretary G. H. Miller, Rome, Ga. 1*. J.
Berclimans and L. A. Berckmans, Augus-
ta, Ga., are president and treasurer, re-
8i)ectively.

Western Association of Wholesale
Nurserymen.— The seventeenth semi-
annual meeting of this body was held in
Kansas City, .luly 11. The following
memljers or nurser.v firms were present
at the meeting; Blair & Kauffman, R.
H. Blair & Co., of Kansas City; Brewer
& .Stannard, of Ottawav, Kan.; A. L.
Brook, North Topeka; Bush & Son &
Meissner, Bushberg, Mo.; William Cutter
& Sou, Junction City, Kan.; A. C. Griesa
& Bro., A. H. Griesa, of Lawrence, Kan.;
W. H. Heikes, Hunterville, Ala.; Hole-
man & Beutc, Leavenworth; .lewell Nur-
sery Ccimpiniy, Lake City, Minn.; D. S.
Lake, Shenandoah, la.; New Haven Nur-
series, New Haven, Mo.; Peters & Skin-
ner, Topeka; Schutte & Czarnowski, St.
Louis: .Stark Bros.' Nuisery and Orchard
Company, Louisiana, Mo.; L. R. Taylor
& .Son. Topeka; .Sedgwick Nursery Com-
pany, .Sedgwick, Kan.; E. S.Welsh,. Shen-
andoah, la.; Louis Williams, Parsons;
A. Willis, Ottawa; Younger&Co., Geneva,
Neb. The executive committee is com-
posed of A. Willis, Peter Younger, .Tr., E.
S. Welsh, J. L. Bagby, W. F. Heikes.
President A. L. Brook, of North Topeka,
jiresided. The offlcers who were present
were: K. H. Blair, of Kansas City, vice-
president, and U. B. Pearsall, of Fort
Scott, secretary and treasurer. In the
afternoon an interchange of views was
given on the condition of the nurser.v
stock and the supply. The supjily of
stock was fciuiid tn lie light, which liatu-
rally had a tiiidiiuy to advance prices.
From relialile snurcesitwas learned that
the same conditions existed throughout
the United States. .Some of the leading
varieties of apple trees it is found impos-
sible to supply the demand for. .Stock in
general is in fair condition, but the
growth has been somewhat retarded
up until July 1. The principal topic
under discussion was freight rates. As a
result of the discu.ssion the Association
appointed the following committee on
transportation: A. L. Brook, of North
Topeka; Peter Younger, of Geneva, Neb.,
F. L. Schutte, of St. Louis. The traii.s-
portation committee will endeavor to
get some rehef or modification of certain
rules now in force in the Western Freight
Association, which the nurserymen cliiim
are operating injuriously to them. The
meeting adjourned to meet in Kansas
City, Wednesday, December 20, 18'JO.

Nordniann's Fir.— For itsgreat hardi-
ness, heavy growth and beautiful green
colorot both Winter and .Summer foliage,
the Nordmann fir surpasses almost all
evergi-eens iniiopularfavor. Ijargespeci-
mens do not move readily, as a rule,
plants from three to four "feet in height
bi'ing the best. At this size, the beauti-
ful habit of growth is admirably dis-
played. One cannot but be reminded of
the araucaria by its legular whorls of
liranches.

Ijarge Hardy Hydrangea Flowers.

— In adilition to its late-flowering char-
acter, the hardy hydrangea, is chiefly
valuable for its immense heads of flowers.
t)f course, it is the new, strong and vig-
orous wood, induced by Winter pruning,
that will produce large heads. But plants
may be further benefited at this time by
having further attention, pruning out or
pincliiiig off the weak branches, giving all
to the stronger ones. Plants grown to
a single stem or semi-tree form, offer bet-
ter opportunities for efficient prnning.

Chinese Golden Arbor Vitse.— Whei'c

an e\crgre('n best fitted to stand great
beat is rei|nired,theChinese arbor vita' is
the Hrst thing to turn to. Southern lo-
calities make useof it quite largely. Itis
jilso very hardy and valuable In other
ways. Its peculiarcompact, dwarf habit
iii.ikes it suitable for low hedges or as a
small specimen evergreen on the lawn, or
in tubs. In form, it is neither globular
nor exactly pyramidal, but something
like a cone with rounded sides. The

maximum height is about three and a
halt feet.

August Planting. — I cf)nsider it a
gn'at gain where planting can be success-
fully ma<le continuous from early Sjiring
to the close of Fall, and where different
kinds of plants can be used, something
can nearl.v alwaysbefound at convenient
times. Evergreens as a class are recog-
nized as suited for late Summer planting.
The reason for this can be found in the
early ripening growth, and the usual
slow evaporation through evergreen foli-
age. Tlien, too, they can frequently be
taken up with good balls of roots, so
there is little disturbance. Planted at
this season they are very likely to make
a few additional roots in the warm soil
previous to the coming of Winter. Most
herbaceous plants and hardy ferns can be
safely transplanted about the same time
(August) or a little later, by mulching
them well. The life of such plants may
be said to center in the crown and after
the plants have flowered, or the growth
hardeiii'd prett.v well, the moving may be
accom]ilisiied with little risk, at the same
time, cutting back the plants about one-
half their tops.

Some nurserymen are beginning to real-
ize the value of a few plants grown in
pots for Summer planting, and it will be
found possible and convenient at this
slack season to pot up certain things,
and plunge them to the top of the pot in
a sand bed or other light soil— slightly
shaded, if possible. Vines, small-rooted
herbaceous plants, small shrubs, Japan-
ese maples, etc., are best for this purpose.
.S. Mendelson Meehan.

Our Belgium Letter.

The ]>ast Winter in Belgium , likeits pred-
ecessor, was a ver.v mild one, remaining
so until Mtirch 21, when we had a heavy
snow-storm followed by a severe frost,
the thermometer ranging for several
nights from 8 to 14 degrees above zero.
Tlionsamls of ba.y trees outdoors wei-e
eitl'er badly damaged or killed outright,
and lots of Dracaena indivi.sa shared the
same fate. Trade was ver.v good during
the three Winter months; lots of plants
were shipped to England and all parts of
the continent at the time when usually
nothing is doing in the exporting line;
and during April and May all plants left
over from Fall were disposed of, such as
budded azaleas, rhododendrons, ficus,
begonia and gloxinia bulbs, etc., at sat
isfaetory ijrices. Siiring business has
also been very good. The demand for
palms and araucarias was larger than in
an.v previous year, and high prices pre-
vailed. Kentias and .araucarias were
sold here at prices higher than what the
American importer is willing to pay.
Latanias were lower, but K<dd well. Bay
trees were also in good <lemand; thou-
sands of them have been sent to all parts
of the woi-ld.

The International Horticultural Exhi-
bition held at St. Amandsberg, the first
week in M.ay, was a, success in every re-
spect. Itwas a commercial affairthrough
and through. Many foreign florists vis-
ited the show and bought heavily. The
exhibition halls were crowded with vis-
itors ever.v day. It is a known fact that
our city people never have enough of such
exhibitions.

In new azaleas Haerens Brothers ob-
tained first pinze with A. Haerensian.a,,
which produces .a, very large and double
flower of a. soft pink color covered with
white. Messrs. Sander & Co. wei-e first
with a group of kentias containing 2.''>
plants— a beautiful lot. E. Verconteren
received first prize for a group of com-
mercial azaleas, 100 plants, .50 vaiieties.
The first ])rize for orchids was won by
Mr. Kirlstlkewho bad a grand collectioii.

Theweather during .\pril andMay was
cold and wet with noiilierly winds; cold
nights were exinMienced during May up
to the 10th of June, after that the
weather became warmer and has contin-
ued so to the present writing.

Y'oung kentias in cultivation for two
and three .vears are in good suppl.v; the
same is tnie of araucarias, but large
Iilants of kentias will be short for two
years to come.

The fields of azaleas look very promis-
ing and unless we have disastrous hail
storms during the Summer, or early frost
in Fall, the pi-ospects are that better
azaleas will be furnished than in any i)re-
vious year. All good plants of azaleas
were sold last Fall and this Spring. Gen-
istas are in abundance, also rhododen-
drons, which will be very fine if dry
weather prevail so thatthey can .set buds
instead of making a second growth which
is usually the case in rainy seasons.
Young begonias are somewhat behind
this year on account of late Spring and
Summer weather. August Haerenb. '

July 22, 1899.

THe F=LORiSTS* Exchange.

727

eedIrade Reportj

Points and information from seedsmen, and
all intereeted in tliis column, solicited. Ad-
dress Editor 8ei:d rHAPK.eareof Flor'sts'
ENriiANOE. 1'. () Bo.v 10!I7, New Yorl!.

Philadelphia. — W. Atlcc Buriiee has
gone on a visit to tbe Pacific coast.

New York. — Tlie New Yorli Market
Gardeners' Association is now located at
39 and 41 Cortlandt street, this city.

F. Bruggerhof, of ,J. M. Thorburn &
Co., left Saturday last for a trip to Cali-
fornia. He expects to he gone aliout si.-c
weeks.

Considerable advances on re.ipprai.se-
ment were i-ecentiy made on radisli seed,
from Coggsliall, by the customs authori-
ties at New York.

Chicago, in..— Geo. C. Thomson who
has been c<innected for ttie past six 3'ears
with 8. F. Leonard, wliolesale and retail
seedsman of tiiis city, leaves in tiie near
future to tjecome manager for R. & J.
Farquhar & Co., of liostou.

St. Paul. — L. L. May has just reiurned
from an inspection tour of the pea crop
in the vicinity .Sturgeon T.a.v, Wis. He
reports ttie crop as l>eing in excellent
condition w'itli prospects favoiabletoa
big yield.

H. Goeppinger, representing Peignaux
& Lorin, Augers, France, was a recent
caller on the trade here. W. H. Small and
wife, of Evausville, Ind., were also callers.

L. L. May & Co. have two bag-making
machines in operation i)reparing for
another season's business. They liave
started their force of travelers on the
road. Among other orders shipped re-
centl.y was one for Kio Janeiro, .South
America, and one for Honolulu, H. 1.,
U. S. A. Veritas.

European Notes.

Anything more depressing and discour-
aging tlian the climatic conditions now
prevailing in Europe north of the Medi-
terranean it is hardly possililetoimagiiii'.

No sooner had the dr.v and pestilential
northeast wind given up the cliafe Ihan
a biting cold northwester succeeded.
Where the latter has been accompanied
by rain it has been most destructive in
its character, beating down the crops as
completely as if they liad been rolled.
Southern Holland and Northern Germany
have suffered tlie most. The condition
of cereals iu tlie former country is simply
deplorable. In Germany, spinach plants
as green as grass atid fully two feet high
tell their own tale. Onl.v peas and the
broad beans aijpear to tlirive. Dwarf
and pole beans are ([uite at a standstill.
Beet is going from bad to worse, accom-
panied by cari'ot and mangel. Rutabaga
would cause us to smile were it not for
the loss involved. Onion is sickening for
the malade, but leek and lettuce look
simply Al. Eukopean Sehiis.

Our Holland Letter.

The Ijulb crop hasturned out as bad as
was anticipated. I liave bi'en living in
our bulb country for some twenty years
and 1 have never before seen sucli a poor
crop of hyacinths as this season. All
kinds are under size, principally the white
varieties. Baron von Thuyll, BlancliMid.
Mina, Alba. superljissini;i, L'Innocenc*'
and La Grandes.se. No growi'r will be
able to .send bulbs of common size to any
foreign country. If your florists and
seedsmen have higli expi'cta linns they
will surely be disappointed. This, how-
ever, refers only to the size and has noth-
ing to do witli the blooming of the h.ya-
cinth.thelatterdependingou tlie weather
in the month of .Tune, which has been very
favorable. Bedding and mixed hyacinths
will be exceedingly small.

Tulips turned out lietter than was ex-
pected, butalthijugli these bulbs are good,
the crop is not abundant.

Narcissi and miscellaneous bulbs are in
general the Siiine as in ff)rnier years.

.1. B.

Rllll IPI nWEB Plants. Ilenderson'sSnon-
uaULirLUnCn bnll, Alclrrs mid Auluiiin

Giant, to clear out, $1.00 per KNJO.
P.CI CRV PLANTS, Beveral licBt varieties, 12.00 per
ULLLfll 1000. Strong nelil-grown plants.

E. C. IIAKtiADINE. Kelton, I>el.

Uentlon the FlorlatB' Exdb&ngQ when writing.

DP-TO-DIITE FLORISTS

koow that more is gained by preventing
the increase of the out-go than by in-
creasing the income. Wasteful methods
of doing business will destroy all . .

PROFIT

and prevent the commercial florist
keeping up to the times and to his
competitors. The expense for heating
is a large one and where a florist secures
proper lieat; economizes labor; econo-
mizes fuel and has no repairs, he is in a
much better position to meet the de-
mand of the times for popular prices

from florists

Some boilers have the sole merit of
being ctieap and

CAN BE

DISTmGUISHED

bought at a low price. One winter's
use shows that while the price is low for
the boiler it is hiifh for scrap iron, which
is about all such boilers are good for.
Our boilers are

IW^'Titlon th# Florlflt*' Exohanice when writing.

Seiul for onr )

GREENHOUSE
CATALOGUE. )

for their succcs', and we have had no
failures. Every floiist who has used
our bnjlers flndsallanxiety about heat-
ing entirely leraoved. We have sizes in
steam and hot water for any demand
and can name a price delivered at any
station in the United Siates, and a
special price is given where we have
no boilers in use

GIBLIN & CO., Utica, N.Y.

RARE COLLECTED SEEDS

OF AMERICAN

Woody and Herbaceous Plants.

Ask for List and Discounts.
PINEHURST NURSERIES,

OTTi KATZENSTEIN.Mgr. PINEHURST, N.C

Mention the Florlsta' BxcbanRe when wrltlnc-

3000 rnnerlcan Beaulies!

First-C)HS8 stack, 3Mj Hiei 4 inch pots. S^ineli,
$6 Oil per KM ; $50.00 per limi. 4 inch, $8 tO per
loO ; $75.00 per lOOIl, surplus stnili.

C.\SH WITH OUDEU.

DePEW BROS., Nyack, N.Y.

Cov. Del*<'»v nnd Ficriiiont Avt-nucs.

M' Titlon the Florlsta' Jg-Xfhanee when writing.

ROSES

Extra strong plants, from 3 ' ^ & 4 in. pots
300 BRIDE 300 BRIDESMAID
300 PERLE 200 KAISERIN

At $5.00 per Hundred, or the lot
for $50. OO.

F. O. B. in Boston, tlnueual value, and better
plants than those usually sold.

J. NEWMAN & SONS,

WINCHESTER, MASS.

vi-nTion »he FInrTiitw' BTchangf when writing.

Look Here !

Extra fine Eoso Plants,
3y^ and 4 iucii pots,
J5.00 per hundred. . .

Bride and Bridesmaid.

JAMES E. BEACH,

776 Park Avenue, - - Bridgeport, Conn.

Mention the Florlctj' Exchanee when TrrltlDs.

LAST CALL

1000 'MAIDS, 4 in.

pols, spletididbtock,
low price. A 1 so
BRIDES and 'MAIDS, in 3!^ inch pots.

P. COSGROVE & SON, Madison, N.J.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when wrltlnK-

VIOLET PLANTS

healthy, $a.OU
per JOl ; tlSOOper lUlin.
The same not of 3!^ inch pots, $3 011 per 100;
$27.50 tier 1000, if taken soon.

CA,SH WITH ORDER.

C. F. BAHRET, Poughkiepsie, N. Y.

Mention the Florlsta* Exchange when writing.

MARIE LOUISE, f^^Z

Galax Leaves.

CHAS. H. RICKSECKER. LInvllle, N. C

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

MASTJGA

• ' FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES.

Proven Bnperlor to putty ttaaier lo apply and Btaye oe.
Not affected by extremes of weather. Endorsed by
prominent florlets. Send for deBcrlptlve circular ot
iTiaMtlca and I^lnstlca 4;iazlnK Machines.

F. 0. PIERCE CO.,''AVr"„u»„'.:''smew York.

Mention tbe Florlats' Exchange when wrltlng-

SLUG-SIIOT. Used from Ocean to Ocean across this Continent.

Hammond's Paint and Slug Shot Works

MANUFACTUKE

•'(Jrnpc Dust" for Mildew, "t'atllc Comfort" to k»ep

cattle comfortable iu fly time, "t'opper Solutiou,"

"E-xtract of Tobacco," "Tbrip Juice,"

"Sheep VVoHh."

FRENCH BORDEAUX MIXTURE IN PULP Ifc^r'J&

and reliable form for Imiiiedljitr nee. Sold by the seed trade. Send for
circulars, BENJAMIN HAMMOND, Flflhklll-on-Hudson, N. T.
M^ntlnn th*» Plrtrlntn' FTrhnnc*' whpn wrltlnir

PANDANUS UTILIS SEED

GUARANTEED 90 Per Cent. TO GERMINATE

Ready August. Doi., 25 cts.; 100 seeds, *1 50;
1000 seeds, »10.50.

Prices include delivery on Pandanus Seed and
Freesias.

rDCrCIA Kefracta alba. Ji to?j in. dlain., 60 cts.
r nCCOIH ^ ]!(,. ,4 75 „ 5i,Qo. S^ to H in. dlatn.,

40ctB. a 100; $3.00 a 1000.

Ready: LIL HARRISII n^ol, |I;B8 ^plrlSl

9 to 11, $18.00 pernio.

|-AM).ANt'K I-TII.IH.

f^ r~ F* rN^ We do not Praise our Seeds as
SEE D5 the BEST, we «aj TRY THEM!

P/ll PCni ADIA HYBRIDA. true grandlflora,
LALUbULAKIA per packet. 25 cts. RUGOSA,

true sranditiora, per packet, 25 cents.
nUCDARIA HTBRIDA, Giant Flowers, ohoio-
l>inc.nnnin est strain, all colors, packet, 25 cts.
CIN. H. NANA, packet. 25 cents.
PVf»l AMrM GIGANTEUM. Prize Blooina. pure white. Rose of Marient^hal, WooJ-red,
UTULAmCn „|j|,e „|,h redeye. liniseedB, 65 cts. Mixed, lOOseeds, 50cU.; 500 seeds. $2.00.
PRIMIII A SINENSIS FIMBRIATA. All finest strains mixed. 100 seeds, JO cents ,
rniirlULn iQ^jQ geeds $1 50

PAN<ilP<t Wonders in colors and size. Finest French, Scotch and German strains, mixed,
TMIIOIUO ]Qfl„ seeds, 25 cents; 60o0 seeds, $1.00; also in separate colors or var-
ieties: Bugnot. Cassier, Odier, Trimardeau, or separate white, yellow, red,
hlue, auricula tlorie, striped, bronze, block, or in sorts, 1000 seeds, 25 cents;
5000 seeds, $1.00. Send for our NEW List and Circulars.

H.H.BERGER&COM47BarclaySt.,N.Y.

EfSTABI-TSHED 1878.
ICcotlon Um FloiiaU' Exchange when wrlUnf .

ijjr— ■*!' I

728

THe F=LORisTS* Exchange.

inscftion 7i'ili be given in lliis column to
oil eommtinications free from animus, hiil
the opinions expresseil Jo not necessarily
reflect our oivn.

Government Free Seed.

Editor Florists' Exchange.

In justifc to the Department of Agricul-
ture ami ourselves, we cannot allow
your eomuieuts on a clipiiing from an
Indianapolis paper, republished on page
710 Flouists' Exchange, issue of July 15,
entitled" Government Free Seed," to pass
by without refuting the charges therein
contained.

In the early part of June when one of
your representatives called at our office
drawing our attention to this clipping,
the writer was absent and when his no-
tice was called to it, we decided that it
would be folly to reply to such an incon-
sistent and unrc.isona hie a cHunient which
could only emanati- from the most igno-
rant or misinformed author.

With the Department of Agriculture
located at Washington, only a few hun-
dred miles distant, where every attention
was sliown to visitors and where the
fullest and most complete explanations

CELERY PLANTS

Extra selected, stocky plants. $l.SO per 1000; $14. (K)
per 10,000 Giant Paaeal, White Plume ana Hartwell's
Perfection. Cash with, order.

WM, HERZOG, MorristowD, N, J.

Mention the Floriats' Exchange when writing.

CABBAGE, CELERY

and TOMATO PLAISTS.

Field-grown, 15ct8. per 100; $1.00 per lOCO.
It by mail add lOcts. per ICO.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS |^rp7tt:$i^To

CASH WITH ORDER.

R. VINCENT JR. S SON, White Marsh, Md.

Mentlr-n t'ht' Florlnta' Exchange when writing

CELERY PLANTS F^'m-'^r'ioh

peat beds, sheaved and well hardened: W.
Plume, S. Blanching, Boston Market, H. H.
Dwarf. G. Pascal, on order of 5000, $3.00 per
1000, express prepaid. Small plants for trans-
plantint?, 75ct9. perlOOO; 5000 order, 60cts. per
1000. Cash with order.

HENRY W. WILLIAMS, 603 Ravine Ave.. Peoria, Ills.

For quick shipment address

T. B. LONG, Mgr., East Peoria, Ills.
Mention the Floriata' Exchange when writing.

VEGETABLE PLANTS

CABBAGE PLANTS S!t ">„",» Si:?.

head Savoy, Ked Dutch, 80 cts. per 1000.
PAIII in nWrP Henderson's Snowball,

UMUuiri-uncn ^jq p^^ jqqq

KALE Green Curled, 80 cts. per lOOO.
ENDIVE Green Curled, 80 cts. per 1000.
All extra strong fleld-grown plants.

J. C. SCHMIDT, - Bristol, Pa.

Mention the FloHHt** Exchange when writing.

BENARY'S PRIZE EXHIBITION

Flower Seeds for Florists,

Note.— Senary' s German Flower Seeds are the highest
grade hnown and have been awarded prizes,
medals, and certificates all over the world.
BDIUIII k SinenHis Piiiihriatn, Benary'e
rniniULA c)iolceBtBelectl<m,2f>U seeds for i^^l.OO
nayeV Benai'y'B Non Plus I'ltra. the rlchei^t mix-
rAnal tnre ever sent out. Trude pkt., $1.00; I^ oz.,
15.00; oz.. $12.00.

nllftCDADiA Hybi-iiln GraniliflorH, Hcnnry't
lilnCnAnlA large-no«»re(' *■ "■

perlOiKi.s

fred prize varieties. $1.00

pai pCfll ARIA Ilybrida 4>i-nn<Iiflora, Ben-

trade pkt.

i ary'8 splendid strain, 3iI.U0 per

rrny 0 nApcC ^n-^ed at the U. S. Exotic Nur-
rcnn arUnCd series, lari^e package, eufflclent
for about 300(1 plants, postpaid for $1.00.

EMERSON C. McFADDEN,

WHOLESALE ?-LOI!IST ANH SEEDSMAN.
U. S. Exotic NurecrlM. SHORT IIII,I.!S, N. .1.
Mention the FIorl»tB' Eichange when writing.

as to their methods are to be had, we
arc surprised that your paper would be
a part.v to republish such a raml)ling
article as the basis orexeuse to raalic the
scathing remarks which followed it.

Your parenthetical clause, "and which
presumably is based on an accurate
knowledge of the situation," indicates
that yon do not wish to vouch for it and
practic.'illT question its accurateness, but
coniludc thatit is a very ^ood quotation
to reproduce as a tcxtto roundly criticise
the Secretary of Agriculture and ourselves
in the conduct of the last Government
contract.

It is deplorable that the Press in gen-
eial, of to-day, in their attempts at re-
forming abuses, continue to agitate ques-
tions with so much ignorance from either
nelgect or economy, when the truth could
be easily obtained. Such procedure is the
cause of the puldic losing confldence ami
interest in the subjects.

The Government free seed distribution
of well-known varieties has been under
discussion for many years and practically
everything that could be said against it
has been published; but so long as our
National Legislature annually makes ap-
propriation for the purchase and dissem-
ination of seed under the present law
which is mandatory as to its execution,
and there are seed growers and seed
sellers in the world, so long this thing-
will go on and it is absurd and infamous
on the ])art of the Seed Trade and the
Horticultural Tress to be constantly at-
tacking the Department of Agriculture
or its Secretary in the scandalous and
unwanton wa.y in which the present
warfare is being carried on.

The Secretary simply follows out the
mandates of legislation, and so long as
the legislators are asked for seeds by
their constituents, they will be loath to
risk the abolishment of this long-timed
practice.

Tlie writer on this subject in the Indi-
anapolis paper exhibits much stupidit.v
when he refers to conditions that existed
twelve and tiftcen years or more ago.
Then, iiurcliascs were not made in the
open market and no standard of quality
or purity was considered. This allowed
the evils enumerated to exist at tliat
time. Now, the most rigid requirements
as to quality and purity are exacted and
lived up to. The result is, the Depart-
ment is actuall.v distributing seeds of bet-
ter quality, both as to cleanliness, vitality
and trueness to name, than the general
seed trade, including the oldest and best
liciu.ses. This was practically demon-
strated the past season when many
stocks offered to us by tliose looked upon
in the trade as being the best, were re-
jected. The Department also distributes
four times as much seed now for the same
money as under the old system.

We have bulk samples of every lot and
variety of seeds i)ut up and sent out for
the Department this past season, and we
should be pleased to furnish you, or any-
one that you elect, with some of each, so
that the '' interesting " knowledge you so
much desire regarding quality, may be
obtained and published.

Under .Secretary Wilson's management,
the Department is sending out better
seeds than the Seed Trade, and through
his wisdom the distribution has to be
made in the city of Washington, conven-
ient to the Department, and under strict
inspection and direction of the Depart-
ment. The seeds are sent out by the con-
tractor under the supervision of the Gov-
ernment officials, with franks furnished
to the Department by each senator and
congressman. Therefore, if there is any
falling off of quantity received at certain
Iiost offices, it is entirely controlled by
the legislators.

ICvery year members of the Seed Trade
who oppose the free distribution have
their representatives hover round the De-
partment until their bids or their bids by
proxy are opened, and then the.y all com-
liiiie to prevent the successful bidder from
licing awarded the contract. These same
people go into conventions and call spe-
cial meetings of the trade to take action
against the Government competition and
draw tip long rc8t;ihitif)ns dcnctuncing the
practice, 'i'lic pn^-^cnt outliur.st, ;ts re-
flected by recent trade resolutions, is the
periodical echo heard each year from the
" sore heads."

A. C. Nellis, Manager.

N. Y. Market Gardeners' Association.

[The Florists' Exchange, speaking for
itself, disclaims having in any "scandalous
and unwanton way" attacked the De-
Ii;irtnient of Agriculture or its Seci*etar.v,
\\lHim it recognizes as but the agent for
<'oiigre88 on whom the responsilality
rests. The remedy is in the hands of the
seedsmen. — Ed.]

THE BOSTON FERN

A SPECIALTY. $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000.
Orders filled In rotation, as plants are ready.

L H. FOS TER. 4 6 King St . Dorchester, Mass.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

MARANTA MASSANGEANA

The hottest selling plant for rflall, fliu' f(jr ferneries.
makes line 3 or 4 In. pot plants, 2 In. pots. $1.00 per doz. ;
$(■.00 per 100. 3 In. pots. ll.W per doz,, $8.00 per 100.

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI—

Strong, 2J^ In. pota, $7.00 per 100.
oncrC Briile, 31n., W.OOperlOO; $35.00 per lOOO.
nUOtO Bridesmaid, 31a., |J a 100; $35 a lUOO.

^r"Terms. cash or C. O. D.

C. MERKEL & SON, Mentor, Ohio.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

Palms a"^
Decorative Plants

ALL SIZES AT
ALL SEASONS

A. SCHULTHEIS, College Point,

p. O. Box 78, Queens Borough, New York.
Mention the FlorlatB' Exchange when wrltiojr

stuieii'i; offeii

In the Florists' Exchange of June
24, page 649, is still good until
stock is exhausted.

Renieniber tlie Fern

NepHrolepis wastiingtoqleiisis

Over 300U FlantB Lell.

Make Checks, Money Orders, etc., ptiyable to
FRANZ BOUFFIER, Manager.

N. STUDER, Anacostia, D. C.

Mention the PlorlitJi' Exchaji^^e when writing.

Cypeius fllleiDifoliuii

In Extra Flue Conditiou,

3 inch, at $3 per 100 ; 2}^ inch, at $3.50 per 100.

FERNS.

For dishes, in leading: vara., 2 in., at $5.50 a 100.

COCOS WEDDELIANA.

3 inch, fine at $1,5.00 per 100.

SELAGINELLA EMILIANA.

3 in., fine, at $1 per doz.; 4 in., fine, $2 per doz.
Satisfaction Guaranteed. Cash with Order.

GEORGE L. MILLER, Newark, Ohio.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

ilepis mm mmm

The handsomest decorative plant in
cultivation, $5.00 a 100; $40.00 a 1000.

Mine is the Genuine Stock.

FRED.C.BECKER,Cambridge,Mass.

1730 CAMBRIDGE ST.
Mention the Florlwtii' Enehange when writlnit.

CARYOTA URENS

(Fish tail palm.) Fresh seeds ripening now,
76 cts. per 100 seeds prepaid. Casii with order.
3 cts. will get a postal money order for the
amount. Address

ALBERT R. LANGWITH,

DONINGUEZ, No. 17, - CERRO, HABANA, CUBA.
Mention the FlorlBts' ETChange when writing.

Boston Ferns

I>i. Exaltata Bostoulensls, small
plants. $5 00 per 100; J40.U0 per 1000; not less
than 250 at 1000 rate. Larger plants, $6.00 to
$13.00 per 100,

ALSO A FINE LOT OP

Kentlas. Belmoreana and Forsteriana, 6-in.

puts, from $1.00 to $1.60 each; 7-in. pots, $1.60

to $2. 50 each; larper plants, $3.0(] to $10.00 ea.
Areca Lutesceiis, .50o. to $3.00 each.
l.,ataiila», from $4.00 per doz., to $3.00 each.
AraucarlaH. lurtre plants, $1.00 to $1 50 ea.
Asparajfu.s l>lu]iiosus,$l.ooto $1.50 doz.
Asparaicus Spreniferl, S]4 in. pots,

$1.5 I per doz.
Asparagus Tennlsslmus, 2>^ in. pots,

7.5c. per doz.; 3!^ in. pots, $1 35 per doz.
Adiaiitnm Cuneatum. from 75c. to

$3 01) per dnz.
Rubber Plants, $6.00 to $6.00 per doz.

WM. A. BOCK, No. Cambridge, Mass.

Unknown correspondents will send cash with
orders. Connected with Telephone.
Mention the FlorlstP' Eichangp when writing.

LATANIA BORBONICA

2 Inch pots $0.60 per doz ; $4.00 per 100

4 •• 2.50 " 20.00 "

5 " extra flue 4.75 " 35.00 "

6 " 9.0O " 70.00 •'

8 " $1.50 to $2.25 each ; $16.00 to $21 00 per doz.
Fine Bpecimen plaotfl, |i;.00 and upwards.

ARECA LUTESCENS.

Plants $5.00 and upwards.
Kentia Belmoreana and Forsteriana—

4 Inch pota $35.00 per 100.

5 " $50.00 to ■ra.oo "

6 " 1.00 to l.25aplece.

Large plants fiom $3.00 to $10.00 a piece.

Phcenix. Recllnata. CanarlenslB and Ruplcola, all

sizes from 2 to 10 Inch pots, at lowest prices.
Phcenix Reclinata, 4 lucn pots, 2t>cts. each, $18.00

per 100; 5 Inch pots, 35 cte. each, $30.00 per 100; 6

tch pots, 60 cts. each. $55.00 per 100.
Cocoa Weddeliana, 2 Inch pots, fine, $15.00 per 100,

and larger plants from 20 cts. up.
Pandanus Vtilis, 4 Inch pots, $25.00, and 5 Inch

pots, $40.00 per 100. fine nlants.
Prim 11 1 n , Dbl. White, strong 2^^ In. plants, $7.00 a 100.
FERNS— Have about 20.000 of fine assortment from

2 inch i)Ots, In fine condition, $3.00 a 100 ; $27.50 a 1000.

JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, tllegheny Pa.

L. D. TELEPHONE 872.
Mention the FlorlaU' Exchange when writing.

1,000,000—

FERNS IN FLAT5

Assorted, ready for pots, $2.00 per Flat, containing 100 to 140 Ferns
BOBBINK & ATKINS, = Rutherford, N. J.

Mention the FlorlaU' Exchange when writing.

rROSE'mir'NURSERiisl

H - M

Ji ALL SOLD but about 60,000 SEEDLINQ 5

: KENTIA BELMOREANA and FORSTERIANA :

One to three leaves; beautiful stock for growing on ; order quick
before potted. Send for prices of Palms, Dracaenas, Ficus,
Araucarias, Ferns, Etc., before ordering elsewhere.
Price List on application.

SIEBRECHT & SON, New Rochelle, N. Y.

TELEPHONE 1.51.

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Mention the PlorliU' Excbance wh«n writing.

July 22, 1899.

Twe Florists' Exchtxnge.

729

SMILAX

From 2 Inch polB, strong, Jt.OO
per 100.

_ _ Mixed, fine, from 2

GERANIUMS -^ V?^^:^Sl>:'

ELMER I. RAWLINGS, Quakertown, Pa.

Mention th** Flnrlatu' Exrbangp when writing.

30,000 SMILAX

strong, stocky plants. 50c. per 100: $100 per 1000
500 at 1000 rate. Satisfaction uuaeantkeh.
CUSTAV PITZONKA, Bristol. Pa.

Mi-ntlon the FlorlatK' Exchange when writing.

4000 SMILAX •S'in*'po°B°|'l.75'a loii;
$15 a lUOO. Cash with order, sample if desired.
H.l».O^VEl>»,Xoui£lilieuaii>oii,l"a.

Central Valley Greenhouses.
Mention the Florlttn' Exchange when writing.

Ion Flanls

nracaena
Indivisa

Now too lartte to mail ; extras added to
cover expressage. Price $4.00 per 100.
Two sample plants by mail for 10 cents.
Try for the $50.00 Prize.

American Rose Company, Washington, D. C.

Mention the FlorlaU" Eiehange when writing.

Smilax..

21/2 inch potB, $1.25 I 2 inch potH, .f .3.00

per 10". I period.

CVCLAMEIS MSRSICUM, 2H inch

pots at 3 cents. All (rood well-rooted stock.

10 per cent, off on 300 and oyer. Cash with order, please.

HP VDIBCD 3.'5 TREJIONT SjT.,

• U. KRABcHt NEW BEDFORD, I>IAS».
MATitinn tho THrtrl^tw* Exchange when writing.

SMILAX

Two inch pots

$1 SO PER lOO; $12.00 PER 1000.

Fine BtronK plants, cheap. Cash with order.

JOSEPH WOOD,

SPRING VALLEY, N. Y.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

SOOO Silan PH

Very floe, stocky plants, 2V2 in. pots,
$3.00 per 1(10; $25.00 per lUOO

EDW. J. TAYLOR, Southport, Conn.

M<>ntlon thp' yiorlatfl' Exchangp whpn writing.

Ghrysanthemums. Smilai. Violets.

Fink Ivdrv, Ivow. B.TKinarin. Mayll'.'wcr, Mrs,
Jerome Jones. Major lionnaffon, W H. L1ium>|q, llekii
Bloodgood. Culllngfordll. Yellow Queen. Mr-*. J. G.
WhlUdln. J. E. LsKer. J. H. Troy.

SMILAX. VIOLETS.

PrlcBB on appllcacion.

MOUNT HONNES CONSERVATORIES,

Trowbrl'lge A: llolruea. I'rops. fishklll Village. N Y.

Mention The FlortntP* Kxchangc when writing

3000 SMILAX

From Oats, liy mall. »0 50 per 100 ; WOO per 1000
From 2 Inch poto. 1.50 " 13.00 "

HYDRANGEA is'S^^pe^Vr™' *'■'"'""''■•

CANNAS Ml-ted, from 3 Inch pots, »3.00 per 100.
Send for Samples. Cash with the Order.

FRED BOERNER, Cape May City, N.J.

Mention the Florlstfl' Exchange when writing.

5MILAX

Extra fine large plants. $1.50 per 100.

IVY OERANIUin

Souv. tie Clias. Turner, $5.00 per 100.

OUR NEW WHITE CIONITIOII

Is one of the Best on tbe Market.

Large flower, very strong stiff stem, stands erect.
Flower wben first open hae a very delicate sbade of
pink, when full open le a perfect white. Is free from
mat. Has fine clove scent. We have tried it for three
years. Will put It on the market the coming season,
it iB the best white carnation we have ever grown.

LOGAN AVE. GREENHOUSES, Danville, HI.

WlioleHale Florists.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

SOL3D OTJT.

«■ WM. MURPHY ■■■

: wiiolesaieGaiiiatioiiMer :

■ STATION F ■

■ ■■ CINCINNATI, OHIO ■■■

Mention the FlorlsU' Exchauge when writing.

nr<n 1 ^TIITUC First-class Assortment,
n r n A N 11 n N from 2 in. pots, $3.00 per
ULiHilnll'lU.J 1(10; 3H in. pots, $6.00 per
100; 4 in. pots, $8 liO per 100.
Geranium Ulars, stock plants, at $3.00 per doz.
AGERATIIOI, dwarf hlne and white, 3 In. pots.

One, at »3.00 per 100. . .„ nn „ tm

FUCHSIAS, from 3H In. pots, at *5.00 per 100.
SEtAGINELLA, Horn 3 In. pots, at »6.00 per 100.
Cash with order, please.

JOHN RECK, Bridgeport, Conn.

Mention the FlorlsU' Exchange when writing.

Field Plants in quantity ready in Sept.
Write for prices and varieties. . . •

JOS. RENiRD, Unionville, CJiester Co., Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

■ ■

S F. Dorner & Sons Co. 5

5 CARNATIONS "i

■ LA FAYETTE, IND. ■

■ MMaMMMBM
Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrttlnc.

CLEIMAXIS

SPECIAL OFFER OF YOUNG PLANTS.

Florists why not trv growing a few Clematis for your
own trade; tijey win'siilt you better than Imported or
Oeld.grown stock. I olTcr a choice lot ot young plants;
well hardened, In 10 or more I'cst kinds, free by mall,
0 for S 1.(10 or ISS.OO per 100. 25 at 100 rates
cull AY Strong, year old plants, that will give
OmiLMA strings for cutting at once. 3 inch pots,
$3.00 per luu ; i'^ Inch pots, m.50 per 100.

F. A. BALLER, Bloomlngton, III.

Mention the FlorlsU' Exchange when wrlUng.

GHRYSAHTHEMUMS NOW ALL GONE

FERNS A One assortment from 2 and i>^ In pots.

SELAGINELLA EMILIANA.
ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI I'^^raii'al

$3.50 per 100. Canh wllU order.

J. G. EISELE, - Philadelphia, Pa.

20th AND ONTARIO STS.
Mention the FlorlsU' Exchange when writing.

Asparagus Plumosus Nanus

8H inch pots, $6.00 per 100.

Asparagus Sprengeri, 2in. pots, $5.00 per 100.

Cyclamen, 4 distinct varieties, September
sown and in excellent condition, 2V2 inch
pots, $5 00 per 100.

Primula Obconica, Extra strong, ready for
6 inch pots, $6.00 per ICO.

Roses, the Bride and Mermet, extra strong,
3!^ inch pois $6.(0,per 100.

Smilax. from 'iH Inch pots, extra strong, win-
ter sown, ready to run as soon as planted,
$2.50 per 100.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

umiiiumuiiiiiiiimiiiiiiuiiiiiiiifn""""'"'""""'"""^"!

BOSTON FERN

Orders booked, fi in. pots or bench
grown, October delivery.

A. J.BALDWIN, Newarl(,Ohlo.

Mention the FlorlsU' Exchange when writing.

Invaluable.

Enclosed And express order for renewal of
my subscription for Florists' Exchange, which
is invaluable. JOHN F. DAVTOS.

Waukon, Iowa.

SMILAX

QERANJl AMERICA

The ideal pot and hedding GERANIDM,
exquisite, striking coloring; enormously
florlferouB; dwarf and strong In growth.

Ordei-fi booked now, PLoton free.

HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

HEALTHY AND STRONG PLANTS

PIMrDARIA Maxima Granpi. 1Jkii,i,ianta,
lllNtnAnIM Cu.;rulea Grandi Nana. 2)^ In.

pots, »2.5tl per 100 ; $20.00 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rales.
uini CTC FAB(jUHAK.Sln.pow,fromsand8truckcut.
VIOLETS tines. »5 a 100. Special prices on 250 or 1000.
cuii »v Cut strings, heavy. Brstclass, special low
bin I LA A rates on any quantity.
Cnrnutions, fleld-grown. Send list to he priced.
Well packed and F. O. B. to any R. K. depot In Phlla.
RICHARD INSALL.W.Woorcatowu. N.J.

Lock 150X 514. Near Philadelphia.

Mention the FlorlsU' Exchange when writing.

ALTERNANTHERAS

2K in- pots, strong, per 100, $2.00.

OE3H..A.]VIXT]Vi:S

4 In. pots, in full bloom, per lOO, $5.00.

C. OTTO SCH W ABE, Florist

JENKIMTO^VN, I'A.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

BABY PRIMROSE

Nice young stock, to grow on for fall and win-
ter hloomlng. 15 cts. per dozen liy mail : »5 00
a 100, express paid ; transplanted stock, $3 a 100.
PRIMULA (H5CONICA, new large flowering,

,25opcrit„ E. FRYER,

Berriman SI. and New Lots Ave., BROOKLYN, N Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

PRIMROSE

Per 100
Chinese Prlmrosea, single mixed, 2 inch

pots A'.-"r-"; oco

Obconica Grandiflora, 2 inch pots... ... 2.60

*• «• Rosea, Aug. 1st. 3-OU

Forbesii, "Baby," 2 inch pots- -- 4-00

ASPAKAGUS SPRENGERI, 2H in. pots 4.00

60 IIRIUKSMAID.S, 2H inch pots ^5"

100 BRIDES, 2J-B inch pots -o"

f*^ Cash. No C. O. Ds.

JOS. H. GUNNINGH&M, Delaware, Ohio.

Mention the FlorlsU' Bxohango when wrIUng.

PeacoGrs Hew Dalillas

Nephrolepis

Washingtoniensis

This most valuable new Fern is much ad-
mired by all who see it. It is a Krand, hardy
and majestic pot plant, any size. (See large ad-
vertisement in previous issues for description).

I have the finest stock of well established
plants-

3 good plants, mailed for ^^"92

12 strong plants, 3 in. pots for 5 00

13 strong plants, 4 in. pots, 3 to 3 leet, 9,1 0
13 strong plants, 6 in. pots 18 00

Price for 100 or more on application.

JOHN H. LEY, &rp1 Washington, D.C.

Mention the FlorlsU' Exchange when writing.

PALMS

AND

FERNS

The LARGEST STOCK In
the West.

Senduayoiirname, and we will lieep you posted when
we have anything special to offer.

GEO.WITTBOLD."°c"H^i£^'^^o!'

Fine home-grown stoclf.

J. B. HEISS, lTr.^^i\'^? Dayton, Ohio.

White For Phice List.

Mention the FlorlsU' Exchange when writing.

SPECIAI, LOW PRICES ON

LATANIA BORBONICA

For Tliirly Days. Casii with orders.

In. pots, m.hlgh. No. ot leaves. Per 100. P" IMO.

3 10 to 13 4 to 5 $ 4 00 $ 3-..U0

4 15 to 18 4 to 5 9 CO 81.00

5 18 to 20 4 to 5 28.00 26)00
These plants are all strong and ready for larger pots.

All orders must be accompanied by the cash. Address
all orders to

W. J. HESSER, Plattsmouth.Neb.

Proprietor of Falsi Garokn!^.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

PRII«UU SHEIISiS FIMBRIATJSr'^a-S

I, lit ■"'iC crop ".'I- p'lre white, ins,-, allia rosea, bright
re. \"clvi;t red. violet red. l.rlglii ruse, giant brlghtrpse,
trade pkt.. 50c.; mauve blue, gray blue 100 seeds, 50c.:
coppered Empereur. 100 seeds, tl. Cinernrin. )/
dwarf, mixed, trade pkt., 50c. N. ll.-l offer . pese seed

at half --' ■• * "'

Aster

rate. «je.aux,ie.u, ». "■"^. " •-,^ .^

Woodliavcn, N. x.

Mention the FlorlsU' Exchange wben writing.

BEGrONIAS-

Very strong plants from 2 in. pots.
ARGENTEA GUTTATA per 100. $2 00

», 1 1 — .,;.« •' V fifl

at half price on account of coming late this year.

... Pliiuts, »2 50 per 1000, not less than 500 at that

BEAUtlEC, Walker Ave ,

VERNON, red and white,

ALBA PICTA

THURSTONI

RUBRA

MIXED SORTS • .

CASH PLEASE

2 00
2 00
2 00
2 00
2 00

EDW&RD B. JACKSON, Stamford, Conn.

Mention th« Florlsta' Exchange when writing

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

^ ... . .1. . f „i> tr.^ ..ni.<Ar<iia In al'<~i(>lr 5>nP

Pot Plants %

Of

AT $1.50 PER 100.

Ready now,
" the 100
or JOOO,

ALBERT M. HERR,

Lancaster, Pa.

iifflinifflmmmiimmmiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiMiiiiiiiiiiMir.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

For 1899-

Best New Varieties.
Best Old Varieties.

Send for our new Illustrated Trade List before order-
ing elsewhere.

^PEACOCK'S DAHLIAS always received highest
awards over all competitors. Forty-six flrst prizes
out of forty-nine entries during past four years—
an unequaled record.

Best New and Standard Carnations—

Beautifully Illustrated and accurately descrlped In
our Trade List. Send for copy.

Surplus Stock of Mixed Dahlias—

At right price. Also Dahlias under color
|;p-COKRESPONDENCE SOLICITED.

W. p. PEACOCK, - - Atco, N.J.

Mention the FlortoU' Exchange when writing.

We still have the following varieties In stock
quick If you want them.
KEW VARIETIES OF 1S»!».

ROBT. HaI-LIDAY, mid- LADY HABEIETT,

HAfRri'.^l'l°.a, early WiL^^ Brook,

vcllow white.

John K.siiAw.earlvplDb. Adklk. early pnk

Extra fine plante bf the above six varieties In quan-
tlty at IKIUO per lOU ; 12 plants, any variety. ?1 50.
OTHER NEW VARIET £S OF 1S99.

Speak

early
early

OCTOIlttR SCNSHINB
ZORAinA

White Fltkb
indbi-knpencb

AliMIRAL DBWBY
CvRRlE BBLL
Mmk. Fbbi.at
Mbs. Sbulrebger

PnBNOMENAL

Mrs. T. L. Park
Adula

Mavoubnebn
Silver WKoniNO
Mrs. F. a. Con^-table
Mlle. L. Faure

13 plants, any variety, for f 2 00.
NOVELTIES OF 1S9S.

Snow Qtjken Pennsvi^vania

Ait USIN Glort Solar Qoeen

nW LONGFELLOW WM. H. CnADWIOK

a. w. ^^^"jf ijj varieties. $5 00 per UiO.
Merry Xmas. latest of all whites. »6.00 per 100.
KTANDARD VARIETIES.

waurt Nanz Matflowbb. Modesto

WM Son-toN JOBN SDBIMPTOK

VI VI Sd-Morel Glory of the Paoifio

M i,e Montmobt J- 1" Laokb

fiOIDIK WKDD1N8 MEKKY MONABCn

MKs" "EBRm""^^ MAB.ON H«™EBSOK

Goo]> GBAOiotJs Madam Cabnot

Wit n Lincoln Stjnstonk

The above at $3.00 per 100. 5 plants at 100 rates.
We will add e-itras enough to cover express charges.

H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, NId.

Mention the FlorlsU' Exchange when writing.

730

THe Florists' Exchange.

POUNDED IN 1888.

Exclusively a Trade Paper.

anUT$d at New York Pott OJflct aa Second Claa$Matte*
Published EVERY SATURDAY by

I T, DELUNIMPTEJNOPUB, CO, LTD,,

2, 4. 6. » Duane St., New York.

p. 0. Box, 1097. Telephone 1884 John.

BEOISTEBED CABLE ADDRESS:
Florez, New Tork.

9UBSCRIPTIONS:

• 1.00 per year to United States, Canada and
Mexico. *2.00 per year to foreign coun-
triea in postal union. Payable in advance.

AOVERTISEMENTSI

Copy must reach this office not later than
Thursday in order to secure insertion in issue
of the following Saturday.

Bate, I.UO per Inch. Special positions
eztia. Discounts on contracts of one month
or longer.

Orders from unknown parties must be accom-
panied by cash or satisfactory references.

Contents,

AUNITK— The New Soil Bacteria . . T32

Books Received "3D

Briefs fob Bcsv Florists . . . .733

Changes in Business 735

Correspondence 728

Dahlias, Diseased 732

Echoes FROM THE Alleys . . - .734
European Plant Notes .... 733
LocKLAND Lumber Co. Trophy (llluo.) . 734
Obituary:

John Nelson, John W. Fischer, C. J.

Brady 731

Plants and Flowers 730

Round About Detroit (lllus.) . . .733
Sander & Co.'s Exhibit (LIIus.) . . .732
Seedsmen, The, and Free Seeds . . 730

S. A. F. Program 733

Sweet Pea Show PoarpoNKi) . . .731
Trade Notes :

New York 7.30

Boston, Cincinnati, Philadelphia . 731

Chicago, St Paul, T<ironlo . . .734

Pittsburg. St. Louis 7X5

Detroit, Providence 737

The Horists and otliors inteiT stwl iu thi-
culture of flowers in Butte, Mon., are
talking of giving another chrysanthemum
show. A few years ago a similar exhibi-
tion was given here and it proved to be a
success. .Some of the leading business
men have offered their assistance in a
flnancial way and it is pi-obable that
another interesting exhibit will be seen in
Butte before long.

Grove P. Rawsou, ct Elniira, N. Y.. is
contributing to the Illustrated Buffalo
Espress a sei'ies of illustrated articles en-
titled "Uown the I'ictunwque ( 'lieiiuiiig."
The articles are of an histmiial ii.iture,
and are written in Mr. Kawsou's able
and racy style, being exceedingly interest-
ing.

PLHUTS ai FLOWERS.

Panby Flowers. — I send you by ex-
press sample flowers of the .Jennings
strain of pansies. They iire not large in
size Ijut taking into consideration that
it is the 17th of July and that they were
picked off my jihmts that have been
tlowei'Ing continually since April 1, I
think they make u very good showing.
It has been an umis,ially good season for
pansies and seed is first-class. Plants
have been a mass f)f bloom the whole
season, while last year at this time there
was not a pansy in flower to be seen.
M. B. JKNNINGS, Conn.

[The pansies received show a wide
range of color, and, picked in the middle
of July, are of good size. .\ll the colors
known to pansies are here represented,
from the black velvety one with the
touch of blue and yellow in the center to
the white one with narrow pale blue lac-
ing, and all the inteiiuediate shades of
bi-onze and yellow. The mo.st fastidious
grower would be sure to obtain his fa-
voiid' colors froni this strain of seed.
Ed].

The Seedsmen and Free Seeds,

Tliei-e are some kites, top-heavy ones,
which no amount of wind or tail can
prevent spi-awling in the mud that they
are ever slinging arotinil them. How-
ever, that has nothing to do with the
ciise.

We consider this matter to be of such
importance to the .\merican Seed Trade
that childish twaddlciindflippantrecrim-
ination should have no place in a discus-
sion of it. We do not believe the seeds-
men are any more united to-day on this
subject than they wi're two years ago,
when, pursuing a similar and more vig-
orous course than that which has been
done at the present time, their efforts
lu'oved such an ignominious failure.

.\ change iu the list of varieties now
sought for and distributed by the Gov-
ernment does not alter in the slightest
degree the vital principle involved, nor
will any amount of quibbling i-emove the
stigma of inconsistency from those seeds-
men who bid for or accept the Govern-
ment contract, and then condemn it.

We are told that the present contractor
is a "seed grower," and that fact may
explain why. in ourcontemporary s opin-
ion, "seedsmen them^elves realize better
than ever (if that were iio.ssiblr) the
need of combined effort against the evil."

Our views on the ini(|Uit y, usclessness
and injustice of the (ioveriiimiit free seed
distribution are as they always have
been. But neither these views nor those
of our esteemed contemporary, expressed
over and over again, will change
existing conditions. What is needed is
work; real, souud, earnest, consistent
effort by all the American seedsmen, on
lines different from those that have hereto-
fore proved unavHiling. Might weask our
contemporary wherein the "some action
taken" now differs from previous action
taken. Certainly the difference has not
as yet shown on the surface: bnt surely
theVe exists in the Seed Trade, or even
in the bi-ain of our esteemed contem-
porary, who Kcems to have an abnormal
amount of knowledge on the subject,
some originality of thought, which might
l)e crystallized and made successfully
operative along this line.

I'rotcsts li;ive, so far, jn'ofited nothing;
captious critici.-^in is riilicnlous and worse
than useless. Now let some other sensi-
l>le and practical suggestions be forth-
coming.

The Detroit Convention.

We print in another column the prelim-
inary program forthecoming convention
of the S. A. V. O. H., to be held at De-
troit. August 1.5, Ki, 17 and IS next.
There is every iiidication of a large as-
semblage, and tliose who have not defi-
nitely decided to attend have yet ample
time to make ai'raug, incnts for their so
doing.

As will be seen provision is made for
the reading and discussion of papers (m
four separate subjects; two of these of
supreme interest to rose growers, one to
carnationists; the remaining paper, if
skillfully handled, as we havi' no doubt it
will V><\ tieating on a topic of general im-
portance, viz., The Development of Pub.
lie Patronage in the l'"lower Trade. We
hope the writer of the latter will show
how in addition to develojiing puljlic
patronage it is possible to provide
greater .security to the trade in the mat-
ter of extending credits.

The limitcil number of the papers will
ensure more time foi- a discussion of
tlio-e subjects on which addition:,! light
isdesireil, sul>niil ti'il Ihi-ongh llicijues-
tion I!ox, whicli sliould Iji: l:ikrii full ail-
vantagc of

We would call the speci.'il attention, tof
exhibitors to the gold, silver and bronze
medals to licoffei-eii b\- the Society — "to
such exhiliits uf new \'Mi-ieties of phtnts
or fl(j.\ci's :,s jjppejir to be of extraordi-
nary vfilne: also a Hpcci;,l bi-onze medal
for an exhibit of new gii'aniunis in pots,
varietifs origin:, ted oi- inti-oduc'tl within
the ijast two ycai's." To dete,'ini,ie wli;it
is of "extraorfiinai-y vnhie." is s,irely ;,n
arduous tjisk. >et we hope i,,at,y exhib-
itors will jiffoiMl lheSoci,'ty's judges wide
scope for the exercise (,f thei,- powers of

discrimination in this respect, by making
a large showing of suljjects supposed to
be in this categoi-y. The trade exhibit
also promises to be an interesting and
extensive one.

The exhibition of photographs is in-
tended to bring together from all parts
of the country pictures of floral work
which aie supposed by the makers there-
of to have espcci;ii merit, thus affording
an opportunity of comparing the handi-
work of florists located in different sec-
tions. This should prove a most inter-
esting and instructive leiiture, which we
hope will be well represented.

The social part of the program is fully
equal to any of its piedecessors. Tl,e
home florists have arranged for the
gi-eatest omfort and delectation of the
delegates, having taken advantage of
the many iind varied facilities for so
doing afforded by the beautiful Conven-
tion City. The favorite pastimes of the
delegates will all be catered to, and there
is really no excuse why the earnest plea
presented in the program, and whii 1, we
subjoin, should not meet with a hearty
and enthusiastic response, which will be
repeated when the Society comes to New
York in 1900:

"To increase our usefulness, to broaden
our influence and enlarge our scope, xve
need and are justly entitled to the loyal
support of everyone in the land who
makes floriculture a study or a business.
It is particularly important that the
coming meeting be well attended, to the
end that increased vigor and etticiency
may characterize our future work, and
our efforts be so directed as to secure tlie
greatest goo,) to the greatest number.
We want the name of every live florist in
the country on our membei-ship list. If
you ale already a member yon can help
the organization and thi'ough it benefit
the profession by ii,dueiug others to
join."

BOOKS RECEIVED.

A Reliable Teleguai'H and Cable
Code for Florists, Nursei-ymen and Allied
Industries. Compiled by W. E. Arnold.
Price f2..")0 per copy; $'jr> per dozen
copies. Publishers A. T. De La Mare
Printing and Publishing Co., New York
City.

In the transaction of business, in this
as in all other trades, the telegraph aud
cable are often called into i'e(|nisition»
and all who are obliged to take advan-
tage of these lightning adjuncts will, we
are positive, welcome a sui'e and practi-
cal means Ijy which the best possible
service can be secured therefrom at the
very minimum of exiienditure, compati-
ble with lucidity and brevity. The com-
piler of this very useful little voluuie has
had extensive experience in such w^oi-k,
and tlie great Ijeauty and extreme value
of his codes lie in the fact, that being an
expert telegraph operjitor, only such code
words ai'e used sis e:,nnot possibly be
wrongly interpreted by the telegraph
clerk receiving the message — something-
very liable to occur where tin indiscrimi-
nate selection of words has been made, the
expen.se aud inconvenience of which are
only too well known. The first chapter
of the book tells how private keys may be
arranged, and is followed by others giv-
ing code words for amounts and prices,
heights, diameters and ages of jilants,
ti'ees ai,d shrubs, the measurements
being also applicable to wire designs,
stakes, sash liars, etc. Several jiages are
devoted to words that rej, resent niiiner-
;,ls for specific quantities, then come
others devoteii to sperial fi':,ctioi,s, per-
centages, the tiiiie, (piot;ilions, letters
;ind telegi"ai,is. l''o!- pri\:ile use there are
keywords for confidential matters and
personal movements. A long list is given
for miscellaneous tojiics. Buying :ind
selling are taken ciire of, tlii' tendei,cy of
themarket; sl,i|ipi,ig ii,str,ictious, i,,oi,ey
matters, pricing, etc. Tlie ,-et:iil lloiist
;n,(l wholesale (h-jllei- will tiiid ili\;ihl;,l)le
thv |iortioi,s of the book devoti'd to .send-
ing :ind (ielivcj-ies, o,-,k'rs, sjiecilird floral
desigl,s and cut flowers, while tlic jilants-
niai, can save mioiic.n by thi' use of the
I'ode in h,,riied orders relating to adver-
tising. pl:n,t s|.e(ili(:iiioi,s, i,iiction sales,
etc. Ii, fact. i,s :i ciirt:iiler of outlays for
telegraphic .service, the Code Book will
repay its first cost before it has been in
the hands of a piii-ch:iser many days; its
motto is s„i-el_\- " mult, 1,1, in jiarvo"," and
its value has only to be known to ensure
its universal use by the ti-ade as well as
'byi-etail customers to whom it will be
found of immense convenience.

New York.

The Market.

Business has been very quiet this
week and although flowersare coining in
in small quantities there is more than
enough to meet all demands. The side-
walk florists are the principal buyers aud
though they drive hard bargains they
clear out a great quantity of stock that
would otherwise have to be thrown
away. Roses are short-stemmed and the
majority are of exceeding poor quality.
The best white rosecoiuing in is Kaiserin
and Thos. Young man;,ges to have a
continuous supply of them, .\mericau
Beauty of fancy grade are hard to find,
anil but one firm is.sending in in quantity
to New York, so far as we know.

The call for carnations is erratic, some
growers only ship on alternate days aud
on the da,\ s when few arrive there is usu-
ally the greatest demand. I'rices are not
rigid by any means and anywhere from
.50c. to $1.50 Is asked for them.

Lilv of the valley is held at $3 per 100
by some (that is for fine stock, however),
but $2 is about the average figure. Lilium
auratum is seen of different grades; some
fetch onlv $i while very fine flowers bring
as high as .$10 per 100. .\sters are not
selling so well; but gladioli still find
favor among buyers. The lighter sh;ides
realize .")0c. per clozen. Sinihix isev idently
much too plentiful this week ; shipments
have increased and there is scarcely any
demand for it. The same remarks apply
to asparagus.

H. A. Bunyard notices anii, creased call
for galax leaves and this would indicate
that during the hot weather this stock is
preferred for funeral work.

.\moi,g the retailers there is not much
doing, and through the dull season it
would seem as though all store keepers
would welcome any movement towards
early closing. A petition with that object
iu view has been eircuhited. but it met
with a very cold reception and the pro-
moters have given it up in disgust, for
while some were willing to sign witi,
both hands, if necessary, there were many
who failed to see why they should close
any earlier than heretofore.

Anton Schultheis, of College Point, L.
I., had the leaves of many flcus plants
cut bv the hail stones that fell on the
lL'th'iu.st.

William Rose died recently after under-
going an operation for kidney trouble.
The deceased had been assistant book-
keeper for the New York Cut Flower Co.
since its organization aud was greatly
respected by his employers.

Daniel SuUivan, an employe of the New
York Cut Flower Co., was married
Wednesday of this week.

Decker & Blauvelt, commission dealers,
of 28th street, have dissolved partner-
ship. Mr. Decker is still ruioiing the busi-
ness and his present intentioi, is to con-
tinue the same. Mr. Blauvelt has entered
the employ of J.C. Vaughan as salesman.

MuUer & Purdy, of West noth street,
have also dissolved partnership.

t^rooklyn wholesalers find no trouble
iu disposing of all the good stock that is
coming in. Rosesot orcliii:iry g'i-:idefetch
112.:")0 per 100, aud c:,n,:itio„s bring
from oOc. to $1 per 100 and a few extra
grades bring f l.."iO.

C. Wagner, who kept a retail store at
121 Coiirt street, has moved to Henry
street uear Atlantic avenue.

Heinrich Smith has taken the store va-
cated by Wagner aud will run it in con-
junction with his own, which is located
on the opposite side of the street.

J. R. Fotlieringham. with F. R. Pierson
Co., Tarrytown, has just returned from
a siionil ti-ip to Bermuda. Hi' reports
an imiirovril quality of stock, wltii the
huge sizes scarce, as usual.

A resolution was adopted iu the Mu-
nicipal Council .July Is, requesting the
Board of Estimate to appmiiriate money
for the purpose of tearing down the de-
lapidated buildings at Clinton Market,
.Spring, West, Canal and Wjishington
streets and erecting in tlj^eirsti'jiil a struc-
ture to contain n,;,rket stalls, ;i court, a
Itoliee snb-st.ation and pnblir ortices. The
n,;irket authoritiesstate 1 hat tliechanged
conditions will not affe^-t those florists
having stands in this market, who can
.secure space in the new building, if they
so desire.

Bobbink & Atkins. Rutherford, N. J.,
have commenced the erection of two
modern greenhouses, each 100 x 20 feet;
also cold storage shed and warehouse,
each 120 x 2.5 feet, the latter to replace
the one recently burned down.

Transpnrt;ition n,:,tters to the conven-
tion are still in jibeyance. Several in-
quiries are being made as to route, fare,
etc., and it is lioiied thatthis information
will be forthcoming soon.

July 22, 1899.

Thb Rlorisxs' Exchange.

731

Philadelphia.

Market Couditiuus.

Shippiiifj; trade with the conmiis-
sion ht)useK him been very good this week,
most of the hjsiness being done with
roses. The best Beauty are now selling
at $1 per dozen. A few teas bring $."> per
lOO; tliese are mostly Kaiserin and are
ehoiee stock selected for shipping, the
general grade selling for f 3 to $-1- per
100. Some very good carnations are yet
coming iii; a few choice tiowers go at
$1..')0 per 100, the general price is 75c.
and $1. Very few asters are yet seen;
most of them are not up to usual quality.
Quite a lot of outdoor stock is around
but .sells very slowlj'.
Convention Items.

There have been no new develop-
ments regarding couvention matters.
The route has not yet been selected and
nothing will now be done until next
week, as John Westcott is away at Ware-
town angling for sea bass. So far our
membersare aboutequally divided. .Some
want to go by way of Cleveland and take
the boat from there, others want to go
by way of Buffalo and stop at Niagara
on the" return trip. The latter route seems
most popular, being the shortest and is
by Lehigh Viilley K. K. The former route
is' by Pennsylvania K. K, but while all
this planning is going on do not forget
that there is another road, the B. & O.
They go by way of Cleveland or by all
rail to Detroit.

Robert Craig & Son are cutting some
very good Kaiserin roses from grafted
plants. These are now in their second
year. Last season they bloomed along
until after the new year, then were taken
up, the roots washed out, the plants
potted into 4-inch pots and jnit away on
side tables until plautinu time. They
went right away wliii] planted and look
just like young stock. This is certainly
a ilecided advantage and speaks well for
grafted stock. David Kost.

Boston.

Trade News. •

Business has been running along
about the same as for the past fen-
weeks. A spurt iu funeral work was felt
on Wednesday. Really good stock is get-
ting very short. Kaiserin roses have
been in good demand and really fine
grade are hardly plentiful enough. Bride
and Bridesmaid continue to fall off in
quality. Beauty are fairly plentiful and
do well. Lawrence Cotter is just begin-
ning to cut from a large crop coming
along and they are very good.

Carnations from indoors are becoming
very scarce and poor, bnt some very fair
ones are to be had from outside. Asters
have made their appearance and sell at
*7.-JC. to $1 per 100.

Welch Bros. continue busy; large (|uan-
tities of stock being handled even at this
the dullest season of the year. This Hrm
Hnds a call to exceed the supply of really
line flowers.

Norton Bros, had a large table decora-
tion on Thursday at the closing banquet
of till' Convention of tlie Wholesale .Sad-
dlery .\sKci(iation, also another large one
on Wednesday of this week.
Tlie Weekly Show.

The main attractions in plants at
last Saturday's exhibition were the five
immense hydrangeas, all perfect speci-
mens, in full bloom, and a cidlection of
finely grown achimenes staged by H.
Dumares(|, who captured all the prizes
awarded for plants. A collection of choice
rare plants came from Mrs. .John Ij. Oarii-
ner, among them two specimens of Mil-
tonia vexillaria and three .Nertera de-
pres8a,the .\ustralian bread plant. Mrs.
Gardner also sent in a tine collection of
Phlox Drumniondii. Begonias, both .sin-
gle and doubh', were well shown by H.
Duniaresii and K. S.Converse in a great
variety of beautiful colors. Mrs. .1. L.
Gardner filled a tank with a nice collec-
tion of hardy aquatics. Henry A. Dreer,
ot Philadelpiha, also had an aquatic dis-
play, but unfortunately the flowers were
not open. The collections of hardy ferns
brought out many rare varieties in the
different collections. Some good displays
of flowers not enumerated in the schedule
were made. The heirs of Hon. .1. S. Fay
filled a table with roses and hollyhocks.
The latter were also well shown by Geo.
F. Sylvester, who had thirteen varieties.
Rea Bros, staged hard.v herbaceous
plants and Mrs. E. M. Gill a collection,
including h(dlyhocks, sweet peas, carna-
tions, canuas, pelargoniums, etc., and a
handsome vase of Liigirstnimia indiea.
W.N.Craig hadanic Ihi tion of per-
ennial phloxes and hollyhocks, and K. C.
Lewis showed sweet peas and Shirley
popples. Jas. C. Clark, Oyster Bay, N. Y.,
had a new variety of smllax on exhibi-
tion; the leaves, so-called, of which were

smaller than those of the old variety.
,1. S. Bailey exhibited a handsome plant
of that fine new palm Linospadix Petrick-
iana.

W. W. Poppey, ot 523 Washington
street, Dorcliester, committed suicide by
hanging on Thursday morning, July 20.
He was about 43 years of age and had
done greenhouse work for a number of
years in this location.

Ernst Asmus, of New York, and J. C.
Vaughan, of Chicago, were in town last
week. F. J. .\.

Cincinnati.

Trade Notes.

Business has been quiet and more
good stock available than we have had
for some time. Longiflorum lilies from
the north have sold fairly well at $1 per
dozen. Bride and Bridesmaid roses sell
at 2c. and 3c., but they are very small.
Carnations are still holding their own at
$1 per 100. Eastern ferns .sell at f 1.50
per 1,000; Western at $1.25. Smilax
continues good at 10c. and I2V2C. per
string.

Florists' supplies have been moving
nicely. Wire goods have advanced a lit-
tle in price, since wire took such a jump.
Florists* Society Meetiuj;.

Tuesday afternoon, July 11, the
Florists' Society held its monthly meet-
ing at the Oakley greenhouses. These
meetings grow more popular all the
time, and the attendance at each is in-
creasing rapidly. W. K. Partridge was
proposed for membership. The Society
also elected a number of gentleman hon-
orary members, among them August
Sunderbruch, Francis Pentland, Albert
Fisher, a retired florist and now a mem-
ber of the Board of Public Affairs of Cin-
cinnati, and Thomas Knott, one of our
oldest florists. E. (). Hill is also an hon-
(jrar.v member, having been elected near
the organization of our Society. The ad
visability of continuing our monthly ex-
hibitions was discussed and a committee
appointed, com-isting of Wm. Kodges,
Gus Adrian and R. Witterstaetter, to
interview the standholders who are
not members of the Society, and see if
they will be willing to contribute to tlie
fund for maintaiuing these i-xhiliitioiis.
.\t the close of the business session
.Messrs. George & .\llen jjroved themselves
good entertainers. .Vfterlunch the party
indulged in a ball game. Will Murphy
and Ben George picked their nines. The
game consisted of 5 innings, resulting iu
victory for Murphy's team, with a score
of 10 to 8. Everybody enjoyed them-
selves and extend'eil a hearty vote of
thanks to the hosts.

The next meeting will be held at the
residence of Presi<lent Wni. Murphy on
August 10. Wagons will meet the nu-m-
liers at the end of the Elberon avenue line
at 1 P. M. sharp. Invitations were also
extended the Society by J. .V. Peterson
and R. Witterstaetter, and it is likely
that one or two extra meetings will have
to be held in order to get around.

The trip to Detroit is beginning to
assume shape and outside iuciuiries are
coming in. All are invited to join the
Cincinnati delegation.

Tickets for our annual outing, which
occurs July 20, are moving very slowly
but we trust as the timedraws near they
will be more in demand.

Tom Windram is busy digging a hole
in solid rock, to put a new steam boiler
in place. He is getting ready to fight the
elements; 20 degrees below zero is too
cold for flues.

Hiiliard Schmidt now has charge of
Stone's pl.-ice near Fort Thomas.

Frank r.all has returned from his out-
ng in old Kentucky.

The oldest son of Chas. J. Jones is sick
with the mumps. B. 1'. Critchell is also
on the sick list.

R. A. Kelly has closed his store, but
says he willstart again in the Fall.

E. G. Gir.LETT.

The spread of flower carnivals has car
ried these beautiful displays to almost
every section of the Culled States. Los
Angeles seems to have the credit of orig-
inating the idea. They are helpful both
from a commerial and ennobling point of
view.

Orange, N. J.— E. Decker has leased
the place of his father, H. Decker; item-
braces about 12,000 feet of glass. He
intends making specialtiesof luienouette
and carnations.

Erratum.

In advertisement of George L. Miller,
Newark, Ohio, on page 72S, the price of
ferns should read $4,50 per TOO.

AUen OH 724

Allen J K 788

Allen W S 738

Am Oaideniug H'i

Am Jadoo Oo 726-37

Am Rose Oo 729

Animauu C 725

AschmanD G 737

Bader J. 728

BahrelOP 727

Baker W J 7o8

Baldwin A J 729

BaUerFA 72',i

Basaett & Washburn 739
Bayersdorter H & Oo 742

Beach J E 727

Beaulieu H 729

Becker Fred O 728

Beckert WO 742

BergerHHftOo 727

Blauvelt b Guttman 738
Bobblnk k Atkins... 726

-728

Bock W A 728

Boerner Fred 729

Boston Loiter Oo. . . 739

Bradbur\' Joa 736

Brant & Nob 7)6

Brennemann J D. . . 736

Brown P 724

BunyardH A. ...726-36
Burpee W A * Co . . . 726

Oarmody J D 740

Ohinnick W J 736

Olearj & Co 742

Cllffe's Ohouaes 736

Olucas&Boddington

Oo 723

Oonard & Jones Co .. 736
Cosgrove P & Son ... 727
Cottage Gardens ... 723

Cowen'sNSons 737

Cox Seed Co 725

Crabb & Hunter 736

Craig Robt « Son ... 738
CuDDlngbam J. H .. 729
CutFlowerEschange 733

Dean Boiler Co 741

De Pew Bros 727

Dessert A 726

Deutsche Gartner

Zeitung 739

Dletsch A &O0 740

Dillon J L 736

Dingee & Oonard Co. 736
Dorner F & Sons Oo. 729

Dreer Hy A 726-40

DamontiCo 738

Edwards & Docker.. 737

Ehret P 739

ElchtiolzH 729

EiseleC 742

EiseleJQ 729

Elizabeth NurseryOo 725
Elliott Wm 4 Sons.. 724

Elliott W H 739

Ellis & Pollworth... 737
EUwauger & Barry.. 726
ilmmans Geo M ... 73'i

Evendon Bros 736

Faust HG *0o 737

F & F Nurseries . ..726
Florist Hail Ass'n. . . 737

Foster L H 728

Freeman J R 736

Fryer E 729

QlbbonsH W 740

Langjahr AH . ... 738

Lang J 738

Laugwith A R 728

Ley J H 729

LocklandLumberCo 737
Logan Ave. G'houses 729

LongDB 739

Lord& Burnham Co 741

MaoBeau AS 742

Mad rP 724

M'f'r's Rubber Co.. 737
Mollarthv N F « Oo. 738

McDowell J A 739

McFaildeu EC 72S

McKellar»Wlnter80D738

McManns J 738

MerkelO * Son 728

Meyer J 0 4 Oo 737

Michel P4 BOo.... 725

MillangF 738

Miller OL 728

Model PlautSlakeCo 736
Moninger JohnC Co 740

Moon 8 0 726

Moon W HCo 726

Morns Floral Co 724

Moss G M 739

Mt HonncB Conserv-
atories 729

Murphv Wm 729

Myers Si Sam.tman.. 736
Nafl Florists" Board

ot Trade 737

National PlantCo... 736
NewiiKiu J S Sons.
N rent FlowerUo
N T Mkt G Ass n . .

Nieasen L

Ormsby E A

Giblin & Co

727

Goodell L W

724

Gorton&Lldgerwood

Oo

741

Greene & Underbill

742

Gunlher W H

7.18

Hammond B

727

Hargadine EC

727

HartM A

738

729

Hennecke 0 Co.. . ,

737

Herendeen Mfg Co . .

741

Herr AM

7'W

Herrmann A

742

HerzogWm

728

Hesser W J

729

Hews A H & Co

7»7

Hicks k Crawbuck..

738

HilflngerBros

7.)7

Hill EG S Co

739

HiUborn W T

736

Hippard E

741)

Hitchiugs & Oo

741

Holbrook Bros.,

740

Holland GcoN.. ..

737

Holton * Hunkel Co 738

Horan E C

738

Hort'Udvertiser...

739

Hulsebosch Bros..

'i39

Internat'l Heater Oo

741

InsallR

;29

Jackson EB

729

Jackson &PerklnsOo

736

Jacobs S & Sons...

740

Jennings EB

736

Johnson & Stokes..

726

JonesH T

736

Joosten OH

725

Easting WmF

739

Kay Wm H

737

KelseyHP

742

Kenuicott Bros Oo.

739

KraberWG

729

Kremmel L J

726

Kuehn 0 A

738

Lager i Hurrell...

739

. 727

. 738

. 724

. 739

. 741

OuwerkerkP 726

Owon II P 729

Peacock WP 729

PennockSS 738

Pierce F O Oo 727

PiersonFRCo 723

Pinehurst Nurseries 727
Pittsburg Out Flower

Oo 738

PilzonkaG 729

Plant SeedOo 725

PuUenA 726

Quaker City Mach Co 740

Rawlings EI 729

Rawson W W&Oo.. 724

Reck J 729

Reed & Keller 739

ReeserC A Co 736

Belnberg Bros 739

Renard Jos 729

RibeamCft Son.... 726
Ricluuond Stove Oo. 7U
iilckseckerChas H.. 727
Rider-Ericsson En-
gine Oo 711

RippergerGeo 737

RoemerP 724

Rolker AS Sons.. .724-25

Rose Mfg Oo 737

Bupp J F 724-42

Sands W B 736

Schlatter Wm & Son 726

Schiller J L 724

Schmidt J 0 728

SchmitzP WO 725

Schultheis A 728

SchwabeCO 729

Scollay Jno A 739

Sea Cliff Nursery... 736
Shellroad G'h'se Oo. 736

Sheridan W F 738

Siebrecht & Son 728

SkabcuraDipCo.... 787

Smith N a Bon 729

Smith W 4T Co 736

Smooth On Mfg Co. 731

SoltanC SCO 724

Stearns A T Lum Oo 740

Stetl'euB E 739

St LoulsCutPlow'rCo 739
Stoothoff a Ah Co.. 734
Storrs & Harrison Co 736

StuderN 728

Stumpp k Walter Co 724
Sutherland O A. ... 738

Suzuki k lida 726

Taylor E J 729-36

Towel 1 Jos 736

Traendly 4 Schenck 738
Van Home Griffon

&Co 740

Vaughan's Seed

Store 726

Vincent RJri Son... 728
Vredenburg &Co... 737

Watson TR 726

Weathered TW Sons. 741

Weber 08 4 Co 740

Weber H 4 Sons.... 729

Weeber 4 Don 724

Welch Bros 738

Whilldin Pottery Co 737

Wletor Bros 739

Williams H W 728

Williamson R 736

WtttboldGeo 729

Wolf AQ4Bro 737

Wood Jos 729

Wood Bros 742

Woodbury DB 724

Young J 738

Voung TJr 738

Zirnglebel D 724

Index of Advertisements.

Sweet Pea Show Postponed.

C)n account ot the recent heavy rains
about Springfleld, Mass., it has been im-
possible to hold the Sweet Pea Show set
fortius week, nnd it li.is been put over
until August 1 and 2— two weeks.

W. F. GALF-, Secretary.

PI.A.KT8, SEEDS,
BULBS. FLOWERS.

Abutilon 723-42

Ageratum 729

Alteruanthera 729

Amaryllis 723

Ampflojteis 742

Anemone 723

Araucarias 728

Asparagus.. .. 728-29-39
• • 729

Asters
Azaleas..

726

Begonias 729-36-42

Bellls 742

Bulbs (not specifical-
ly indexed) 726-39

Calceolarias 724-26-28 -4 2

Cannae 729

Carnations 729-36

Chrysanthemums . 723-28

-729-42
Cinprarias724-26.28-29-36
-742

Clematis 729

Crinum 723

Crotons 736

Cryptomeria 736

Cut Flowers 738-39

Cycas 726

Ovclamen .724-26-29-42

Cypenis 726-28

Dahlias 729

Daisies 725

Dracaenas 726-28-29

Ferns 728-29-36-42

Plcus 728-36

Freesia 723-26

Fuchsias 729

Funkia 723

Geraniums 723-29-36

Hemerocallls 723

Hydrangeas 723-29

Impatiens 742

Iris 723

Ivy , 742

Leaves and 8pray8726-42

Lillums 723-25

Mauetti S'ock 736

Manettia 742

Marantas 728

Mignonetle.724-25-36-42

Montbretias 723

Mushroom Spawn. 724

Myosotia 726-42

Orchids 739

Osalis 723-25

Psonias 726

Palms 724-28-29-36

Pandanus 728

Pansies .724-26-28-36-42

Piles 726

Pinks 736

Prtmtilas 724-26-28-29-36
-742

Pteris 726

Ranunculus 723

Rhododendrons 726

Roses . . . 723-25-37-28-29

■36-42

Russelia 723

Salvia 742

Seeds (not specifi-
cally indexed) .724-28

Selaglnella 728-29

Shrubs (not sped
flcally indexed). 727-36

Small Fruits 726

Smilax 729-36-42

Spiraja 726

Trees 736

Vegetables 727-28

Verbenas 742

Violets 727-29-86-42

MISCELLANEOUS

Auctioneers 738 -42

Baskets 739

Board of Trade 737

Boilers 727-49-41

Books 723-89-42

Boxes -737

Business Opportuni-
ties 736

Out Flowers, Whole-
sale and Commis-
sion Dealers... 738-39

Fertilizers 737

Florists' Letters.... 739
Florists' Supplies ... 738

-739-42
Flower Pots, Vases.

Tubs etc 737-38

Fruit a ii d Flower

Plates 737

Glass 737-40

Glazing Points 724

QreenhouseCon-

Btruction 740-41

Greenhouse Lumber 737

-740-41
Greenhouse Requi-
sites 737-40

Hail Insurance 737

Help Wanted 736

Hose 737

Insecticides . . .734-37-42

Mastica 724

Metal Designs 742

Moss 736-39

Newspapers 739

Peat 739

Pipes, Joints and

Valves 737

Pumps 737-41

Putty 741

Sale or Rent 735

Sash 740-41

Situations Wanted.. 736

Stakes 736

Stationery 739

Tools, Implements

etc 737-39

Tyirg Material 737

Ventilators 740-41

Wants 736

■Wire Designs 738-39

OBITUARY.
John Nelson.

John Nelson, a, pioneer florist of Osk-
kosh. Wis., ami well known among the
craft throughout the State, died Thurs-
day evening, Jul.v 13. P.

John W. Fischer.

Jiilin Vi. Fischer, Willianistowu, W.
V,i., died on the afternoon on July 4, of
aijiiiilexy. He was widely known and
respected, a cultured man and (piite a
luusician.

C. J. Brady.

('. J. Brady, of 228 Seventh avenue,
P.rooklyn, died on July 6, after a short
illness, aged 21) years. Mr. Braily was
lioi-n in "Goslien,'N. Y. Coming to New
York City he worked for J.J. Foley, of
the Bowery and subsequently for J.
Zschorna, o't Brooklyn. He had been iu
business for himself the past two years,
and was gradually huikling up a very
satisfactory trade. In April last he mar-
ried Miss Kate Carroll, of lirooklyn.
Much sympathy is felt for the young
widow in her sad bereaveineut. His re-
mains were conveyed to his birthplace
ami interred iu Goshen cemeter.v.

Be<<t Methods of

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Being a collectlou of thirteen leading eeeaya, selected
troni a large number subniliteil In competition. Eacli
esBay l8 accompanied by diagrams lllastratlng the
Bystem advocated.

Price to Florists' Exchange Subscribers, 10 Cts.

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732

The Florists'

■XCHHINCl

Alinite— The New Soil Bacteria.

Ri-aJ Ihft're tlu- FLoisli Cliih of FltilaJel-

p/lia,'Jlify II, lS'g<;,dy Benjamin Durfre

of the American Rose Co., U'as/t-

ington, D, C.

I am but a tyro in this line of research,
and my simple" experiments are intended
only to provoke the great men of your
elul) into renewed efforts to discover sim-
ple, certain, inexpensive and concentrated
fertilizers.

We all know what nitrogen is and the
important part it plays in the growth
and development of plants. It is the prin-
cipal one ol the 12 or 14 elements essen-
tial to the best plant lite and growth,
and is derived from the air either directly
or indirectly. These air elements of the
plant cover overnine-teuths of its weight
and consequently ourattentioushould be
mainlv directed to this clas.s of fertilizers,
and above all others should we devote
our attention to nitingcn. the most fugi-
tive and expensive of these elements.

In the atmosphere there is a never-fail-
ing supply of this element, but there are
very few "plants which can absorb it in
tha"t form— such as beans, peas and
clover. Nitrogen obtained by vegetation
is therefore taken up from the soil by the
roots of plants.

With these;,facts ;known the scientists,
more particularly the Germans, set to
w<iik to discover the process by which
nitrogen w.is secured and used in plant
life. Professor Berthelot'.s cxperiinents
Boon disclosed the tactthatplant .ibsurp-
tion of tree atmospheric nitrogen was in-
duced by the activity of living organisms,
to the amount of ten to fifteen pounds to
the acre of tillable land. The discoveries
were confirmed by Professor Koch and
others.

The organisms called bacteria were
found to exist in greatest number in the
Autumn, in fallow fields, and the deduc-
tion made by the Germans was. thiit the
increased growth of crops cultivated in
soil rich in bacteria is due. to a great ex-
tent, to the fact that certain classes of
these bacteria in the soil are media for
conveying the nitrogen of the air, and
perhaps also that contained in the ground,
to the growing crops.

This led to the next step, which was to
secure a direct increase of these useful
bacteria and thus to multiply the fruit-
fulness of the soil. The bacteria w<'i'<' con-
seipirntly isolated froai the sc.il .iiid mul-
tiplied oi- iiicreaseii and then used to in-
oculate other soils. Most of the experi-
ments were confined to grain and seeds.

The experiments were first madein pots
and resulted in an increased production
of 35 per cent., and in the case of mus-
tard, to an increase of 100 per cent. The
experiments were then confirmed by field
operations.

The ntethod of preparing these cultuies
or bacteria is known only to t he disc-nv-
erer, but 1 hold in my hand this little vial
which contains surticient to inoculate an
acre of ground; the name given tins is
" Alinite."

No experiments as far as I know had
been made to determine its value in tlori-
culture until these feeble efforts by myself,
the results of which I have brought to
show you.

The Germans have not utilized the dis-
covery outside of grain crops. In these
their method is as follows:

The one acre vial is mixed with three
pints of water and to this, after complete
agitation for two hours, a pound and a
half of grape sugar is added. This solu-
tion is sprinkled on the grain, so that
every grain is moistened. The wet grain
is spread, dried and sown in the usual
manner. The success in connection with
grain is largely due to the presence of
these little organisms in direct contact
with the root as it sprouts from the
grain.

I attempted in this first exhibit to effect
the same result by washing all the soil
fi"Oiu these seedling carnation and aster
plants and then saturating the roots
with the solution as per formula and re-
potting, at the same time treating other
plants in a similar manner, minus the so-
lution. The result in the case of the a.ster
is a dismal failure, butthere is a partially
favorable outcome with the carnation
plant.

My second expeiiment was to coat the
inside surface of a new pot with the solu-
tion and then shift seedling carnation
plants to them. The result in this case
was more satisfactory. The plants I
show you arc from seed germinated on
March 30, the one marked No. 1 was the
largest and most thrifty in ■a lot of 40,000
seedlings from seed sown on March 30,
and hassteadil.y widened thegap between
it and the other seedlings. The balance
of the " alinite" seedlings do not seem to
show an.v marked superiority over the

non-alinite ones, but I am confident in
my own mind that some of you can
evolve some simple process for the appli-
cation of the solution, which will be suc-
cessful and will lead to grand results; iu
fact. .Jjtdoo won't be in it.

I therefore hand the Club sample vials
of the alinite, and ask that tliey be a.s-
signed to the most interested members
for experimental purposes.

European Plant Notes.

.lune has proved an abnormally dry
and droughty month, and this following
on a cold and rather late spring, has
proved well nigh disastrous to rosarians
the country over. Only Ireland sends a
favorable report, and this may not be
altogether so favorable as it is repre-
sented. It seems probable, therefore,
that there is a bad rose season in front

to be pushed by the wholesalers. It is
now some time since I first drew atten-
tion to Acalypha Sanderi, and the
draciena of that name is older still. These
two plants have become widely dis-
tributed through private gardens all
over the country, and now they are be-
ginning to make their appearance in the
market. The first consignments have
done fairly well, but prices will have to
come down a good deal yet.

Juiiiperus Sanderi. — The Britisher
always takes kindly to dwarf conifers
that he can coddle in pots. They look
green— as long as he can get them to
live, which is not very long — and he likes
green things. In Juniperus Sanderi the
St. Albans house has got hold of a plant
that bids fair to create a big demand.
This juniper is not like other junipers, for
it is not more than ten inches or a foot
in height, and puts on a thick, buBh.y,
spherical head. Plants in 5-inch pots

View of Sander & Co.'s exhibit at llie recent International Exhibition, Ghent.

Showing first prize specimen Kentia Forsteriana, and first prize group of

Araucari.i excelsa glauca in foreground.

of US. Under glass stock has had a fairly
good inning on the other hand. The
standard Catherine Mermet and the now
popular Bridesmaid have more than held
their own, and Niphetos and Marechal
Niel have paid, although there has been
a little grumbling about prices.

A New Gold Medal Rose. — Last ,vear
the National Rose Societ.v gave its gold
medal to a hybrid bourbon rose called
Purity, shown by Cooling & Sons, of
Bath. I have seen this hybrid once or
twice this year, and think decidedly well
of it as a rose lor cutting. Its habit and
vigor of growth arc favorably spoken of
by those who have taken it up. The
Award of Merit given it by the Royal
Horticultural Society on June 13 will
serve as a reminder to those who had
lost sight of it since last year.

Fresh Arrivals in the Market. —

Our market men are cautious in their
dealings, and they are very chary of
taking up novelties. To use a much
quoted phrase, they like to wait and see
which way the cat jumps before they put
their money into a.nything. The natural
conse(iuence is that a plant has to be
ver.v good and ver,vshow.y,easy to grow
ami easy to sell before it is iu a position

really make handsome specimens for
window box work. J. Sanderi is a real
cool house plant; in fact, it is fairly
hardy as far as temperatureisconcerned.
Whether it will put up with the persist-
ent hooding with water that amateurs
are so fond of, is another question. One
thing remains certain, that the glaucous,
blue-green foliage is vastly pretty, and
another thing is that the plant will
bear watching. Certificate honors were
awarded it at the late Temple show by
the Royal Horticultural Society.

Helicoiiia Sanderi. — This is another
Royal Horticultural Society certificated
novelt.v of some promise. It is a dwarf,
strongly variegated subject, and al-
though not so show.v as H. illustris, Is
yet a nice companion for it.

Tropieolum Sun light. — Last year this
tropa?olum did not do very much, as it
was scarcely up to the mark. .Vfter the
lapse oi a twelvemonth, however, it ap-
pears to have become more acclimatized,
and is certainly doing credit to Its repu-
tation. Its free and contin,iou8 bloom-
ing qualities have become known, and
there has been a fair demand for plants
in 48'8 and 32's as a consequence. Its
reputation, however, will grow.

BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS.

I'rii.MiiLAS.— Donotletthe young plants
become too much iiot-bountl previous to
being repotted. It is a good plan to
knock an occasional plant out of its pot
so as to examine the condition of the
roots, and if thiy be found working
aronnil the sides of the ball the plants are
ready for another shift. A bench near the
gla.ss, in a cool, partially-shailed house,
is the best location for them during hot
\veather.

Cinerarias will be found to thrive best
in a frame facing the north. When pot-
ting these avoid sifted soil; let it be just
as lumpy as the size of the pot will allow
of; and as larger pots become necessary
use as coarse a soil as possible, together
with enough crocks in the bottom of the
pots to insure pei-fect drainage.

Mignonette. — If you grow mignon-
ette for Winter-tlowering the beds should
now be prepared. Solid beds are to be
preferred, yet mignonette can be grown
well in benches where they are deep
enough to allow of from six to eight
inches of soil. This should be of a rather
stiff nature and have a fourth of well
rotted manure added. Sow the seed in
rows and thin out to the required dis-
tance when large enough. If you have a
good strain growing in your garden try
a batch of cuttings. Select strong side
shoots that have not yet shown flower
and root them in the propagating bed.
When suHiciently well rooted plant into
the bench and keeji shaded for a few days

Cvci.A.MicN, whether in the cold frames
or in the greenhouse, willreriuireconstani
<-are to bring them to iierfection, both as
regards watering and shading. As to
the latter that which can be removed at
will is decidedly the best and it sliould be
taken off every day after the sun has got
away from them. Watering sliouUr be
done only with the watering ])Ot, using
cither rain n-aler or such as has been ex-
posed to the atmosphere 24 hours. When
repotting use leaf soil only until you are
making the last shift; then a little lich
compost may be added— about one-sixth
will be sufficient.

Diseased Dahlias.

Upon the diseased dahlia .sent for ex-
amination there is found a fungus, an
Ovulari.i. No such species li.is been le-
liortcd as occurring niion this plant, but
it belongs to a p.arasitic family that pro-
duces somewhat similar effects to those
observed on the material sent. The only
suggestion for treatment I can make
would be toexpcrimentby sju-aying with
the amnioniacal solution of copper car-
bonate. This is made as follows:

AIM.MONIACAI, SOLUTION OF COI'I'EU
CAItHONATE

This lu-eparation, as now generallv
used, contains:

Water 4.5 (rn I inuB.

,StroDgaqna ammouiu 3 pints.

Copper carbonate 5 ounces.

The copp<'r carb(jnate is fii-stmade into
a thin paste by adding a pint .and a. half
of water. The ammonia water is then
slowly addeil, .and if of tin- ]n'oper
strength, i. e., 20 tlegre^'S, a clear, deep
blue s<duti))n is obtainerl, which does not
become cloudy when diluted to 45 gal-
lons. The ammoniacal solution of cop-
per carbonate being a clear liipiid, its
presence on tlie leaves and other parts of
the treated plants is not so noticeable as
where the preparations containing lime
are used. In case it is desii-ed to keep the
strong solution as £i stock preparation,
the bottle CM- iug in which it is placed
should be tiglilly corked.

Of course, having had but this one lot
of mat<'rial ftrr ex.amination I could not
feel justified in diagnosing the case, with-
ont some res<'r\'ations, its being occa-
sioned by the fungus observed.

B. T. Galloway.
Chief of Division, Vegetable Pathology.

Washington.

Sander & Co.'s Exhibit at Belgium.

At the recent International Horticul-
tural Exhibition held at Ghent, Belgium,
Sander it Co. were awarded more prizes
than any other individual exhibitor,
carrying off 21 firsts, 2 seconds and 4
extra awards — (objects of art )for azaleas,
new plants, palms and araucarias. Our
Illustration gives a partial view of this
firm's excellent exhibit.

July 22,1899.

Thb F=ii-ORisxs* Exchange.

733

ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURIST.^

PRELIMINARY PROGRAH

15th Annual Meeting

AND EXHIBITION OF REQUISITES

FOR AND PRODUCTS OH THE

GREENHOUSE AND GARDEN

TO BE HELD AT

HARMONIE HALL,

Center and Wilcox Streets, Detroit, Mich.,

AugfUSt 15, 16, ir and 18, 1899.

TUESDAY, AUGUST ISth, 1899.
First Day— Opening Session, 10.30 A.M.

Addkess of Welcome.— Hon. Wm. C. May-
bury, Miiyor of Detroit.

Response.

President HnoD'e Addkess.

Appointment of Exhibition Judges.

Uepdhts. — Secretary, Treasurer. Nomencia-
ture. Purchase, HegiatratiOQ, Claims and
Special Committers.

Miscellaneous Business.

On Ilie afternoon of the first day the Judges
wilt examine and prepare their reports upon
he Trade exhibition.

A Trolley Ride to which the ladies are
especially invited will be Biven on this afler-
nouu by the Detroit Florists' Club.

The Florists' Hail Association will hold a
meeting at Convention Hall at a. 30 p.m.

The Chrysanthemum Society of America
will meet at 4 p.m.

The annual meeting of The Florists' Inter-
national Telegraph Delivery Association will
be held at 4. 3u p.m.

First Day— Evening.

President's Keception at the Convention
Hall— under the auspices of The Detroit Flor-
ists' Club.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST i6th, 1899.

Second Day— Morning Sasslon, 10 A.n.

Annual Reports of State Vice-Presi-
dsnts.
Reports op Exhibition Judges.
Selection of Place op Meeting for 1900.
Nomination of Officers.

Second Day — Afternoon Session, 2 P./l.

Discussion. — "Rtcent Advancement and
Future Possibilities in Rose Culture and
Hybridization"— under the auspices of the
American Rose Society.

Question Box.

Excursion.— An excursion on the steamer
" Pleasure" baa been arranged by the Detioit
Florists' Club. Fish supper at Star Island,
witb music, dancing, etc. Start at 4. 3D p.m.
from the Convention Hall.

THURSDAY, AUGUST ijth, 1899.
Third Day— riorning Session, 10 A fl, i^

A Paper —" Hose Pests and How to Anni-
hilate Them," Edmund M. Wood, Natlck,
Mass.

Discussion.

Election of Officers.

A Paper.— "Hybridization of Carnation!
and Introduction of New Varieties," C- \V.
Ward, Queens, N. Y.

Di-cussion.

The Question Box,

On Thursday afternoon will take place the
Shooting Contest between teams represeuling
Florists* Clubs from various cities, at the
grounds of the Pastime Gun Club, on Jetfersi.n
avenue.

Third Day-Evening Session, 8 P.fl.

A Paper — 'The Development of Public
Patronage in the Flower Trade," J. P. Sulli-
van, Detroit, Mich.

Discussion.

The Question Box.

Unfinished Business.

FRIDAY, AUGUST i8th, 1899.

Fourth Day.

On Friday afternoon the Bowling Contests
between the teams representing the Florists'
Clubs of the cities will take place.

The entire day will be devoted to recreation,
and trips to Belle Isle Park and various poims
of interest will be arranged by the ladies of
the Detroit Florists' Club.

The Trade Exhibition.

Entries with tlie Superintendent indi-
cate that this will be the grandest ex-
position of the latest improvemente in

all requisites for the greenhouse and
other departments of the florists' busi-
iieHH, models of greenliouses and appa-
ratus, new and rare plants, garden im-
jileinents, bulbs, seeds and supplies, ever
Inaugurated. .\ very large amount of
space has already been rented and in-
tending exhibitors should nialse applica-
tion at once to the Superintendent for
such accommodations as they require.

llevised rules relative to the judges'
duties and methods of making awards
may he had on application to the Secre-
tary or the Superintendent of exhibi-
tion.

Medals.

The Society offers its special gold, sil-
ver and bronze medals for competition
at theDetroit convention, to be awarded
to such exhibits of new varieties of plants
or flowers as appear to be of extraordi-
nary value: also a special bronze medal
for an exhibit of new geraniums in pots,
varieties originated or introduced within
the past two years. No award to be
made in any case, however, where exhibit
is not deemed worthy of same. Any
plant or flower deemed by the judges
^vorthy of a gold medal shall be given a
provisional certificate and a second exhi-
bition and equal approval, not less than
one year later, shall be required before
said plant or flower shall be entitled to
the gold medal award. This department
will be kept entirely distinct and sepa-

railroads. Members availing themselves
of this rate will please rend carefully the
following rules:

I'urchase a first-class Wcket to Detroit,
and at lime of purchase request of the
ticket agent a certificate regularly filled
out, certifying as to form, number, route
and destination of ticket purchased.
This certificate duly countersigned at
Detroit, will entitle said purchaser to re-
turn passage at one-third fare. Certifi-
cates must have been procured not
earlier than August 11 and will be avail-
able for return ticket at reduced rate,
starting not later than August 22.

Very inijjortnnt. It is absolutely neces-
sary for eacli passenger before starting
to obtain this certificate of the ticket
agent at the place and time going ticlvet
is purchased. Witliout the possession of
this certihcnte no reduction from jvfiulsr
fnre can he oiitaincd mid neglect of the
nhove rule cannot afterward hereniedied.
If through ticket cannot be obtained at
starting point, passengers must purchase
local ticket to most convenient point
where such ticket can be procured, tak-
ing a standard certificate from each
agent from whom a ticket is purchased.
Memiiers are advised to a/iply for tickets
and certilieates at least half an hour be-
fore the starting' time of their tram. All
further information required may be ob-
tained by addressing the Secretary.

A sugKCstion. When ten or more per-
sons can arrange to start together from

Committees.

Reception— V. Breitmeyer, Chairman
and the entire Club. Finance and Hotels
— G. A. Ilackham, Chairman, 880 Van
Dyke avenue. Entertainment — E. A.
Scribner. Decoration — William Dilger.
Bowling — F. Holznagle, Highland P<irk.
Refreshment— Y . H. "Beard. Shooting—
P. H. Beard, Fort street West.

Ladies'— Urn. J. F. Sullivan, Mrs. F. H.
Beard, Mrs. Phil. Breitmeyer, Mrs. Kobt.
Flowerday, Mrs. A. Ferguson, Mrs. (i.H.
Taepke, Mrs. H. G. Flammer, .Mrs. F.
Holznagle, Mrs. (i. A. Itackham, Mrs.
William Dilger, Miss Taplin, Miss .Schroe-
ter, assisted liy all the ladies of the Club.

From Boston to Detroit.

Arrangements have been made where-
by those wIk) so desire may travel to-
gether on special buffet .sleeping car from
Bcston. The train selected is the "Con-
tinental Limited," leaving Boston at 11
.\. M., Monday, August 1-t, due in De-
troit Tuesda.y at 7 .\. M. The route is
via Fitchburg K. H. to Ilotterdain Junc-
tion. West Shore to Utica, N. Y. Central
to Buffalo and Wabash It. R. to Detroit.
Connecting train also leaves Worcester
at 11:45 A. M. Monday. It is hoped that
the New York party will arrange to con-
nect with the Boston party at Rotter-
dam .Junction. The fare is one and one-
third full rate for round trip from all

Central Avenue — Belle Isle Park, Detroit

rate from the trade exhibition. No entry
fee or charge for sjiace will be required
and no advertisement or card of a busi-
ness nature shall beused. Entries should
be made with the Secretary of the S. A. F.
N. B. — All persons winning any award
of value at the exhibitions of the S. A. F.,
if not already members of the Society,
must so qualify theinBelvcs before receiv-
ing such award.

An Exhibition of Photographs.

All persons having photographs of
floral decorations and design work are
invited to send same to the convention
Iiall, in care of the ,Secretar.y, where they
will be displayed on exhl'bilion, and a
competent committee will be appointed
to examine and award such recognition
as the quality of the Horal work repre-
sented may justify.

The Question Box.

The Question Box will be, as hereto-
fore, an Interesting feature of the meet-
ings. Members are requested to forward
inquiries intended for the Box to the
Secretary previous to the meeting, when
practical, so that they may appear in
the regular program.

Transportation.

A special concession, as in previous
years, of one and one-third fare on the
certificate plan has been granted by all

one central point it may be possible to
secure even more favorable terms than
above noted. I'lans are luiw in jirogress
to organize such parties in New York,
Boston, Philadelphia, Buffalo, Pittsburg,
St. Louis, Chicago, Omaha and St. Paul.
For information on this matter, consult
your State Vice-president.

Hotels In Detroit.

Cadillac, Michigan avenue, 200 rooms,
f 3 to $.S..'50, American.

Ru8SELi> House, Woodward avenue,
200 rooms, $il to .1f.3..50, American.

Griswoi.d, Grand River avenue, 100
rooms, .12 to %'A.

Wayne, Jefferson avenue, 150 rooms,
%2 to $2.50, American ; $1 to $2 Euro-
pean.

NoRMANDiE, Congress street, 50 rooms,
^2 to f 2.50 American.

Barclay, Barclay place, 50 rooms,
11.50 to $2, European.

Oriental, Farmer street, 100 rooms,
men only, $1 to f 1.50, European.

Franklin, Bates street, 100 rooms
$1.50, American.

St. Clair, Randolph street.

Metropot.e, Woodward avenue.

The Detroit Florists' Club requests all
visitors stopping at the above hotels to
register with the letters S. A. F. after
their names.

points, wliich makes the Boston rate .$22
exclusive of sleeping car berths. .Meals
will be provided for all passengers on the
Boston car without charge. Stop over
allowed at Niagara Falls both going and
coming. Those who intend to go with
the Boston party are retpiested to com-
municate with Wni. .1. .Stewart.

Round About Detroit.

Let us take a .Jefferson avenue car in
front of the Cit.v Hall and away to the
resorts of the rich of Dcti-oit — Crosse
Pointe on the shore of I^akcSt.I'lair. But
on the way out we will stoji for half
an hour at Water W(U-ks Park, at the
entrance to which is the Ix-autiful memo-
rial gate of C. Hurlburt, a deceased mem-
ber of the Water Commission, who left a
large fund in trust, the proceeds of wliich
to be used in the adornment of the
grounds of the immping station. .Just
inside Is the floral clock run by water
power, and very reliable time it keeps.
The -Stars and .Stripes, calendar, castle
and other designs are all beauties. Fore-
man Plummer is justly proud of his park
and grounds.

.\gain taking the car we go out to Mr.
Berry's at the Pointe. This gentleman
has the largest private collection of
orchids in the West. The residence of Sen-
ator iMcMillan and others with their
large and spacious lawns are well worth
a journey to see. This trip will cost 10
cents. Rag.

734

The F=i-orists* Exchhnge.

Chicago. — The regular team played
four games July 1-t, doing more uniform
work, but even this will hardly bring
that trophy from St. Louis, who, it ap-
pears,feel kindly enough, that if they can-
not win themselves they would be pleased
to see it come to (.'hicago. The scores
follow :

12 3 4

G.Stollery 177 138 187 143

McKellar Vii 172 145 126

Wioterson 119 133 142 17ti

Kreitling 117 149 131 H4

Hau8wlrth 12» 139 137 136

Degnan 1U9 VM 173 135

Hunt 12U 149 144 91

F. Stollery 10b 110 123 115

Henderson 127 147 104 99

Grant i27

Barker 104

Milwaukee, V\ ia. — The Florists' Bowl-
ing Club is practicing hard preparatory
to the Detroit meet. Last Friday the
following scores were made :

18 3

PoUworth 170 lU 178

Evans 94 117 183

Holton 103 86 111

Zweifel HI 87 126

Edlefsen 97 91 108

MathewBOn.. .116 116 135

Greirory 136 lul 113

Sylvester 132 81 110

Dunlop 129 152 94

Hunkel 90 1U9 116

Klokner 95 131 118

Kennedy 99 51 43

Rastos.

St. Louis. — The Florists' Bowling Club
score for .Inly 17 was as follows :

1

2

3

4

C. A. Kuehn

156

141

146

178

J. W. Kunz

.138

180

118

J. J. Peneke

...128

157

147

129

C. C. Sanders

160

158

122

John Young

90

124

F. H. Weber...

131

105

133

F. C. Weber

1119

124

F.J. Fillmore

, .139

108

101

128

E. Schray

139

139

98

R. Tesson

.. 117

108

J.S. Wilson

120

116

117

108

E. W. Gray

Ul

136

121

Pittsburg. — Last week's bowling
games were better attended and some
fair scores made. They follow :

12 3 4

Ludwig, E. C 147 149 126

Ludwig, J. W 128 143 157 192

Cader 148 145

Murdoch 167 169 189

Netr 133 149 183

Loew 106

E. C. R.

Pliiladclphia. — This match was rolled
on the American .\Ile,\'s, Sixth <ind Chest-
nut streets; three games are to be rolled
each week on outside alleys in the con-
test for a place on the Detroit team, a
different alley being used each week.
The scores follow :

13 3 Total

Haoermehl 141 152 112 405

Moss 141 14( 168 453

Baker 108 96 108 312

Klenle 142 114 113 369

Kift 109 110 123 342

1881

Westcott 126 147 133 405

Brown 132 184 156 472

Anderson 119 138 129 386

Gibson 104 114 116 334

Walker 147 160 143 460

3047

More Bowling: Trophies.

President lialsley of the Park Commis-
sion, of Detroit, has through his efforts
secured another beautiful bowling tro-
phy. It is a silver ball su])])orted by
three pins resting on an ebony base, and
is a beauty. It is donated by the Mayor,
('omptroller, Clerk and thirty-four alder-
men of the city whose names are all
engraved on the ball. It is to be given

to the team making the highest score in
any one game of the series, ki'pt bv tln'in
for one year, and to be playeil for at the
next convention. .\ny team winning it
twice will own it absolutely: each team
winning it to have the name of the club
engraved on the hall. Mr. Balsley says
he will also have other trophies for indi-
vidual scores, etc., so it looks as if with
the Evans, Balsley, Dayton Company
and other trophies the bowling contest
will be a hot one. Rao.

Cleveland.

The Cushman Gladiolus Co. will have a
grand display of gladiolus blooms at the
trade exhibit in Detroit. The exhibit will
be arranged by Messrs. Smith & Fetters,
the able decorative florists of this city.

A committee of local florists was ap-
pointed at a recent meeting of the Flo-
rists' Club, to take care of all convention
delegates and their friends stopping over
in ('levelaud whileen route to the conven-
tion city. The conimittcc are at work
on plans in this connci-lion, but same
have not yet been aniinunced.

G. A. T.

Chicasfo.

IVeather and State of Trade.

So far season.ible rains have been
the rule and all oiitdoorstock is in jirime
condition. Witli respect to carnations
a-lield I hear of a little rot among those
that happened to be planted in low
ground; but with the enormous stock
set out this year a little loss will not be
felt. There will be sulficient when hous-
ing time commences, %vhich this year is
likely to be early. American Beauty
rose's of extra length and good quality
are scarce; shorts and mediums from
new plants are coming in more abun-
dantly and of better color. Very few
Bride or Bridesmaid worthy the name
are to be had. Meteor are better, and
Kaiserin are now arriving in fine condi-
tion, showing its splendid (jualities for a
Summer rose.

Carnations are plentiful for all demands
and prices keej) up [uetty well.

Sweet peas now form the main stock
with the fakirs. Lots of these flowers
are in the market and are disposed of at
all the way from 10c. to 2.')C. per 100.

The first asters came in the past week,

^m

Xtae Oood Stronsr Kind,

eoo. I>ex> XOO XToet.

BALES WEIRH 300 L.B8.

H. A. Btoothoff & Co.. 154-U6 W. 27th St., N. Y. City

St. Paul.

A Picnic.

The annual picnic of the Twin City
Florists was held at Wildwood, Jul.v 11.
The majority of the florists with their
families were present and a most enjoya-
ble time experienced by all who attendeil.
There was a great diversity <jf amuse-
ment for old and young. In bowling and
sho(»ting Minneapolis won easily. But
in running and in the ladies' bowling con-
test Minneapolis was distanced by her
fleet competitors. The crowning event
of the day was the fat men's race, 100
yards, in which C. F. Vogt and P. Holm
carried off the honors. Time was not
kept as there were no stop watches in
the crowd, but it was less than five
minutes, so the boys declare. .\. N. Kins-
man, of AuHtin, rode up on his bicycle,
110 miles, returning the following day.
Mr. Kinsman has had a very pros])erous
season and is now erecting two addi-
tional houses for growing roses.

J. I^. Johnson, of Lord & Johnson,
Dwatonna, was a recent caller. He re-
jiorts M flourishing trade and two more
liouses in course of erection.

I'red Franke, of this city, is building
one house and A. S. .Swansou is adding
two to his extensive range.

( >. Olsen.of Holm & Olsen.has returned
■ from his outing. Vekitas.

long-stemmed brought $2; .shorts, .fl.
Hardy stock is more in evidence, inclnd-
ing annual chrysanthemums, o.x-eye
daisies, rudbeckias, achillea, wild eupa-
toriums, turks cap lilies, gaillardias,
scabiosa, etc. Gladioli from the field are
now plentiful and pond lilies are selling
fairly well. As the demand gets better,
prairie flowers of all kinds find some
Ijuyers, a few [larties making (juile a
business of this class of stock. The same
is true of sweet peas. Parties go into
these, who grow no other flowers at any
other season of the year, and seem to
drive the florists out t>f the business.

Outing: to Benton Harbor.

Between forty and lUty members of
the Chicago Florists' Club went by
steamerto Benton Harboron Jul.v 12. Oii
arrival Harry Gentle and George Shackell,
of the Twin City Floral Co., were on
hnndiind escorted the party to the Arm's
greenhouses, where a bountiful repast
had been provided. Mr. Gentle, who is
manager of the Colby Hinkley F^ruit-Box
I Manufactory, then invited the visitors to
look over this establishment. The pro-
cess of liox manufacture was highly In-
teresting. .\ visit was subseipiently
made to Orchard I'ark, where the man-
ager, P. W. Hall, had thoughtfully
arranged for a Hue band of music ;in
honor of theoccasicui. .\fter a delightful
time here, under the shade of fruit trees

and on the boards of a dancing platform,
with rousing cheers for our hosts, a four-
hour sail, with the lake at its prettiest,
was enjoyed, and all arrived safe a little
after 9 o'clock at Chicago.

The Twin City Floral Co. is but two
years started. .Samuel Gentle is presi-
(lent, Harry S. Gentle, secretary and G.
Shackell, "manager. They have five
houses, 20 x 120 feet, built in modern
style, with work shed of 100 feetin which
the banquet was spread. F'or this Fall
one house is in cnrysanthemums, two in
roses, three in carnations. A general
stock of bedding plants is also gi-own.

The second nuting ipf the Clnli, by invi-
tation, will take place Weilnesday, July
26, to Helm Bros., Blue Island. The
party will leave the city by elevated rail-
road at 10 A. M.

Round About.

McKellar & Winterson are receiving
large consignments of Ohio gladioli.
.\t Hrst the spikes sold at three bunches
of 12 for $1, but with increasing quanti-
ties on .Saturday the price lowered.

Enormous supplies of pond lilies have
been received and sold this year at ?1
per 100. The price is now lower.

S. N. Raisik, of 12th street, reports
trade much better the past Winter and
Spring.

('has A. Samuelson and wife will take
a tliree weeks' outing about August 5 to
Ludington, Mich.

Bassett & TFashburn's store has had a
coat of white paint. Kaiserin, with
theiu, are now fine, and they report a
good trade for the season.

J. H. Brombey, formerly of this city,
afterwards with the Twin City Floral
Co., and later with Austin & Co., Harvey,
111., died July 13. He was English by
birth and a comparatively young man.

The return match with tlie Milwaukee
bowlers is expected to take place in this
city between the 5th and 10th of August.

j. F. Kidwell & Bro., 3810 Wentworth
avenue, have nearly completed a fine new
brick store with elegant double windows,
large cooler, etc. Ess.

Toronto.

The weather continues very dry in this
locality and outside stock is suffering
much in consequence. .Sweet peas com-
ing in are generally poor. Most of the
boys have all their chrysanthemums
Iflanted. Itetail business is slow. There
are a few ince gloxinias around and they
sell fairly well.

The cricket match that was to have
ttiken place this week among the boys
has been iJostponed until the 2i;th inst.

There is likely to lie very lively compe-
tition at the Industrial exhibition tliis
year. Most of the collections of plan.t8
are in fine order. I learn that there will
be considerable change in the arrange-
ment of the building. The show is likely
to be the best we have ever had here.

Many of our boys were pleased to see
in last week's Exchange the report of
the raarriageof David Nicol, of Freemont,
.\'eb. He has many friends here and ali
wish him and his wife happiness and suc-
cess.

F. G. Foster, of Hamilton, was in town
last week. He is greatly Improved in
health and reports business as good this
spring.

Hans Linden, who has been with
Charles Tid.v, on King street, for some
time, leaves today for his liome in Ger-
man.v in hopes of regaining his health,
which has been very jMior for some
months now. He thinks he will most
likely stay in (jermany. He has made
tnany friends here and all wish him re-
newed health and prosperity.

Tnos. Manton.

Riverton, N. J.

Through the rifts of smoke caused by
the celebration of the F'ourth in the
vicinity of the H. A. Dreer establishment
we saw the forms of Messrs. Clark and
McKubbin heading for California in the
intere-ts of the seed department. G. A.
.Strohlein pointing Eastward in the inter-
est of the plant line, accompanied with
the usual boU(iuet presented to travelers
for •■ Yurrup ; " Walter Mott starting on
his regular tranipafter a sojourn athbme
of several weeks delving in the soil. J. I).
Eisele remains to take part in the erec-
tion of the new range that is to surpass,
if possible, those already built. All ex-
pect to attend the convention at Detroit
this year.

Milwaukee.

.\lthough little business is expected
during the Summer season, still trade
seems unusuall.v (luiet. Funeral work,
which is looked upon as the only factor
at this season, is extremely light.

Rastus.

July 22. 1899.

The F=i-orists' Exchange.

Pittsburg.

Trade News.

The most of the \vf)rk done (hiring'
the past wenk was for funerals and sev-
ci-al orders for large pieces were in de-
mand. "J'rade otherwise was slow and
.stock alinndant. Roses are hard to sell;
carnations ;;o better, not being any too
plentiful. (Jood asters bring $2 ])er 100
wholesale. Oladioli move slowl.v, also
sweet peas which are coming in heavier
than usnal.

Clllb Meeting^.

The monthl.v meeting of the Flo-
rists' Clnb held last week in the store
room of the Pittsburg Cut Flower Co.,
was fairly' well attended. Matters per-
taining to the S. A. F. convention in De-
troit were discussed and the rates nieu-
ti(uied by the several railroads leading
there. At present the lowest rate secured
is .IfS.SO for the round trip, ticket good
for 60 days, the route being by rail to
('Icveland and then boat to " Detroit.
These tickets can only be procured
through the secretary of the Club and
anyone desiring to.;go with the, I'itts-
burg delegation should notify the secre-
tary in good time. From present indica-
tion ourjjarty (not all llorists) will num-
ber .")0 or more. As to the road cho.seu
and the time of dejjarture ample notice
will be given in next few issues of this
journal. One new member\vas proposed
and oneelected to membership. The next
meeting in August comes the week before
the convention and should not be over-
looked by those who are going there.

Jottings About Town.

A. M. Murdoch is off on his vaca-
tion for a month or more. W.Clark of
the Pittsburg Cut Flower Co. is also
spending several weeks on his vacation.

C. T. Siebert returned from Cambridge
Springs improved in health and speaks
highly of the curative powers of the
many different waters at that famous
place. He is hard at work putting up
more houses, and as he puitha.sed his
glass a year or more ago at less than
half the present price his profit will be
considerable. .\ll material Is high, but
glass and steam pipe are way up.

W. F. Kasting.of Buffalo, spent several
days in and around Pittsburg the past
week.

The Elks carnival in Allegheny the past
two weeks has been a most successful
affair, bringing many strangers to town.
(J. and J. W. Ludwig and A. W. Smith
have booths handsomely decorate<l in
the grounds, besides E. (.'. Ludwig, whom
1 mentioned in my last notes.

E. C. Reineman.

St. Louis.

Business Items.

<Jurmain Summer business — funeral
work — has been rather scarce of late;
(lowers in conseiinence have been going
slower than usnal. White i-oses have be-
C(jme eijual to or in excess of the demand
with prices lower, -Ac. being now the top
figure. Asters so far are scarce. The
(irst single tuberoses of the season were
seen at Keuhn's; the variet.y was Arm-
strong's Everblooming and the blooms
quite good.

Our picnic comes off this week; the
weather indications are pleasant and the
attendance is expected to beat all former
records. We exjject that fully twenty
delegates from this city will attend the
convention and probably cousiderabl,y
more, as there is less complaint about
the shortness of the wherewithal this
year. We will just cite an instance which
surel.v shows better times among the
florists: The proprietor of oneof ourpot-
teries, wh(j has had more or less trouble
in making collections, says, everybody
paid up promjitly this Spring. But we
will be as badly off as ever if prices on
pipe, glass and such things continue to go
up.

Club Meeting.

The regular monthly meeting was
held on the l.'ith.the attendance being-
very gocjil. ( )n show matters Mr. Beneke
re[iorted subs'-riptions auKjunting to
.¥1,7110 (private) which includes $r,()0
from the Sli.iw estate. The committee
on World's Fair subscriptions has not as
yet gotten all it expeetsand was granted
further tiaie. Mr. Kunz reported on
transportation to Detroit— the proba-
bility of a very cheap rate, about $10 for
the round trip. Hi- thought connections
will not be as convenient as desired,
although the price is v('r.v satisfactory.
The Club received, with the compliments
of Clias. D. liall, of Phil.-tdelphia. a hand-
somely bound and illustrated book on
that city. A vote of thanks was ten-
dered to Mr. Ball for his generosity. The

club having no library, members will be
I)erniitted to take the book home to read,
retaining it not more than 30 days.

The nomination of oflicers resulted as
follows: For jiresident, F. W. Amman;
vice-president, ('. .V.Keuhn.Chas.Juengel:
secretar.v, ICmil Schra.v; treasurer,.!. .1.
Beneke; trustees: A. F. Ilalstead, .Max
llerzt>g, .1. Koenig, E. H. Michel, R. F.
Tesson, E. W. Guy, .1. W. Kunz, C. C.
.Sanders and F. W. Ude.

Notes.

.1. S. Wilson, with Vaughan, of Chi-
cago, has been in the city for the past
week visiting his mother and taking a
much needed rest after a very busy Spring-
season, .lim is an old St. Louisian and
a great favorite with the boys, who were
sorry to see him leave for home.

c. c. s.

in

Andoveh.Mahh.— p. R.Burtt, of I^owell,
will open a florist store in the Musgrove
block about the first of September. He
will take the store last occupied by Miss
Abbott.

Mebiden, Conn. — A. L. Hall has gone
into partnership with A. F. Crawford.
The business will be conducted under the
firm name of A. F. Crawford & Co. They
will do a general business.

SITUITIONS WINTED.

Rate. 10 cents per line (8 wordB), each Infiertlon.
Cash wltb order. Tble rate applies only to situation
wanted advenlBetDenta and when set solid, without
display. Display advertisements $1.00 per Inch. When
lettero are to be addressed In our care add 10 cts. to
zover expense of forwarding.

OITUATION wanted by a youiiK man. as aislBtHiit
^ In lu-e bouees; 8 yeara' experience In »ome of
the hirKest places In this country, i*. O. Box 576.
Madl^ijn.N. J.

crrUATlON warned by y- unn luau lued 24,8insle.
^ SIX y(ii aexpfiiencein Insldi' anduutsldt^ work,
we I up In Ciinatlniis; best uf reference. W. M.
TH?tnr. 134 Blonoifleld Ave., Newiirh. N J.

"VXT-^^TEIJ Blluail.m. A Rt od uy-to-date all-
round florist desires a permiuietit position;
extensive exiterlenc». strictly temperate, gMi.d
references. D. Huimker, Knoivlile, Ky.

CITUATION wiiired by yuunK man with fiome
^ experience In ro'»s. caniatinns. 'mums and
genenil sinck; piiud reference; West nr Northwest
preferred. Ed Alii-rn. B<.i 296. Ml. Vernon, Ohio.

POSITION wanted by German florist, single, with
-*- 27 years' experience In commercial places, fully
competent In all branches, carable to take full
charKe. Address A. Q., care of FlortstH' Exobanpe.

CITUATION wanted by sinule American, aue 24.
*^ on commercial place; well up in rosea and car-
nations; would like cbarge of carnation houses;
temperate and Industrious; dleengaged Ausust 1st;
best of reference. Address A. 8.. oare of Florists'
Exchange.

CIN iljE man, Swede, w.iuld Itke posltl' n as gar-
*^ deneron a gentleman's place or as landscape
gardener in any plHce where a man In this line Is
wanted; good at drawing and bandy In all tools;
best references as landscape sardener. Address
B. A., care of Florists' Kxchaode.

A ROSB GRO-WER

Wants a position as foreman, where flrat-class
Araerican Beauty and Tea Roses are wanteJ.

Well posted in all branches of the business;
long experience; beat of references. Address

B, F., care Florists' Exchange.

HELP WIIITED

Bate SI per Inch. No adv. lens than 00c.

■WANTED.

Immediately, single man.Gernian preferred, acquainted
In nursery business ; $25 per month with board. Address

V. A. VAMICHK ISITRSERIBS,

Newport, R. I.

WANTED

Young single man for general greenhouse
work; state wages wanted with board.
H. SCHOELZBD,
537 Fulton St., Union Hill. N. J.

IV ANTED.

Odice man, thoroughly posted in the plant
and seed business. Must have the best recom-
mendations.

UKNRY A. DREER,

Lock Box 1G18. Philadelphia, Fa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writloff.

HELP WINIED.

TIT \ \TPD .Single florist, reliable and

" *»A»Al-/l^ good w(jrker(German pre-
fered), for greenhouee and stoie, near New
Vork. $20.00 per month and board; refer
ence required. Address B. G., care Florists*
Exchange

MANAGER AND PROPAGATOR WANTED

To Krow stock for and manage the fllllng of orders
and packing of goods of an extensive retail catalogue
trade In Koses, Geraniums, Cannas and nilxtd plants.
State experltnce and salary. References required.
None but those of temperate habits need apply.
J. T. LOVK'l"l\ IMtle .Silver, N. .1.

First-class gioBer of palms, ferns, roses, ca na-
tUms. etc.. good piopavator and must unJerslaud
n aknu designs. Steady position to right party.
Wages 13^ a month wlih board, or f5U to $60 a
mt.nth without board. Referenr ew teQutred.

Also *ood single all-round second man: must be
good propagator and potter, and alfogi.od at pahtt-
Inif and glazing and understand abnut tires, f^b to
|30a month aTid board. References required.

B. B., care Florists' Exchange.

W^ANTED.

A man capable of taking charge of nursery ;
must know stock well and be able to pack and
ship orders accurately. State age and wages
required to

NEWPORT NDRSERT CO., Newport, R. I.

SEEDSMAN WANTED.

Good salary and steady position for a man
(German preferred) who understands the busi-
ness and has a connection among the market
gardening trade around New York City.
Apply by letter,

MARKHT GARDEBIHR,

Care Florists* CsKctiang^e.

IVANTED.

A single young man on a commercial place
near New York. Must be a good all-round
man with experience in growing cut flowers
iind plants and in making up. One not afraid
to woik and of good habits can secure a per-
manent place. Kefereijces required.

Address, A. H.,

care Florists* E^xcliaiige.

WANTED.

Young man for rose houses. Give references
and state wages desired. Address

B. D., care Florists* Exchange.

"WANTED.

At once, an assistant foreman, must under-
stand growing roses, carnations, violets,
chrysanthemums, ferns, etc.

Address W, H. K., Path6nder, D. C.

SEEDSMEN WANTED.

One who understands the vegetable seed
department and has had experience wilh the
market gardeners' trade. Also one with a
thorough knowledge of the flower seeds, bulbs
and a connection with tlorists. Apply by letter.

A. 91., care Florists^ Exchange.

MISCEIUKEOOS WIHTS.

Rate i9tl per inch. No adv. less than 50c.

W^ ANTED.

About sixty boxes of Glass, ten inches wide.

Address

S* J** 57 Lee Ave., Brooklyn, N. T.

Wanted to Rent or Buy.

Small place, won't pay fortune for old plunder and
give It bai;k. Only rent or buy. East preferred.

B. C, care Florists' Exchange.

and FIXTURES IV ANTED.

Wanted, a full set of flxtures.dmwers, coun-
ters, bins, etc., suitable for a seed store.
Give full description and price to

SEBDSMAN,

Care Florists* Kxidiauj^e.

Mention tho Florists' Bxckan^ when writing-

736

' MISGELLINEOUS UmV

Rate SI per inch. No adv. less than 50c.

Vk^ANTED.

20,000 ft. of IJ^, 1)4 and 3 inch wrought iron
pipe and fltMnge. Anyone havintc a surplus
or good secuiid-haiid pipe ihi y wish to sell for
casli will do well to address

A. B, DAVIS & SON, Purcellvllle, Va.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

Bate 81 per Inch. Ko adv. less than 60o.

L. nSSING'S

Greenhouse Property
Exchange,

I I 7 W. 30th St., Telepbone 1615 38th.

WITH G. E. BliiDSHAW.
SELL. RENT OR EXCHANGE AT ALL TIMES.

FOR RENT OR SALE.

Greenhouses, situated in Landsdowne, Pa., a
beautiful suburb of Piiilttdelphia, Home mar-
ket, a rare opportunity, cheap. Apply, E. B.
LG^VIS, Landsdowne, Pa., or Jno. J. Gib-
bons, 380U South Street, Philadelphia.

PI.ACE FOR RENT.

Four Bieenlii'uses, with abi>ut 6CO0 feet uf Klass ;
ifood c<:>iidlti<>n ; bot water heatlns. Best location
tn New Jersey, thirty mlnuttsby rail fmm New
York; low rent. Without stock.

B. E., care of Florists' Exchangre.

STORE TO I,ET.

South West corner of Lexington Ave. and
Tilth Street, New York City; flne place for
tlrst-claas florist, sure thing for the right man ;
also stores ilst Street and Lexington Ave.;
rents reasonable. Apply

G. E. & G. FOITBITAIBJ, Owners.

34 E. filth St., Ne-w Yorfe.

FOR SAI.E.

1 irst-class florist store in the test part of
Brooklyn, N. Y., in good running order;
reason for selling, death of proprietor. Any
reasonable offer accepted from cash buyer.

MRS. CHARLES BRADY,

228 Seventh Ave.. Brooklyn, N. T.

TO LET OR FOR SALE.

Property 100 f f . liy U5ft.,in Bast 24thStreet,
near Avenue E, Bayonne Cily. N. J., with
greenhouBes. dwelling bouse and stable. For
particulars, address

THOS. W. WEATHERED,

40 and 48 Marlon Street, New York.

SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY

For a pushing florist to rent a complete up-
to-d&te bueiness. covering 7i.iOO square feet in
a wealthy suburban Jersey town, 19 miles out,
uow doing a good home trade. Particulars of

BHRNHR,

At Higgins & Salter. r.O-.54 West 22d St..
New York City.

SIX GREENHOSES,

15.000 sq. ft. of glass, with conionta, liaving a long
establlsbeU, Increasing and profitable bnslness. The
only wholesale grower— growing like out flower
specialties— within a wide radius. Eastern New Eng-
land the market. Sales limited by production only.
Grand soil. 50 miles from Boston ; 65 from Portland.
Five minutes to business district of a progressive
town. Electilc and steam cars near. 50 acres flne
tillage land. Substantial, and conveniently and at-
tractively arranged bulldlnps; large slate roof, 12
room dwelling, hot water beat, etc.. large slate roof
barn, carriage house, carpenter shop, etc. EverythlDg
In good condition, and to be sold wlih contents: live
stock, hay, tools, wagons, carriage, etc. FacIlMes for
enlarging. All fronting on Portsmouth Ave. A
beauilful estate. Easy terms. A rare chance. Send
for descriptive and lllubtrated booklet. Address

HAVES' ESTATE,

P. O. Box 649, Execer, N. H,

Mention the FloiiBta' Bxcbange when wrtttng.

SHIPPING AND

MARKETING TAG

Preserve your identity on the stock you send
into market by the use of our water-proof
Shipping and Marketing Tag. Prices and
samples on application to

THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE,

p. O. ISox 1097, New York

736

The F^lorists' Exchttnge,

THE LOT for FIFTEEN DOLLARS GASH

323 ROSES, Golden Gate.

Good Btuck, from 3 liicli pots.
JOSEPH TOWKLL, - Paterfeon, N. J.

MANETTI STOCKS

(FOR FALL DELIVERY.)

EngliBb or French, eapeclally prepared for grafting,
price per 1000. 10,000 or 100,000 on application.

HARRY A. BUNYARD, 42 w. 28th St , N.Y.Clty

M*»Tit1nn tb* Flortmn' Exottiing*' wht^n writing

ROSES

BRIDE,
BRIDESMAID
and METEOR

First-ClaBS Stock, 3 inch pots, $5.00 per 100.
Long Distance Telephone 94-1 1 D.

CLIFFE'S GREENHOUSES

OERMANTOVVN, PIUI-A., 1"A.

Mention the FlorlBU' Exchange when writing.

HEADQUARTERS FOR

HARDY ROSES

We are now hnokinp: orders for IIosps in
large lots at Reduced Prices. Write

for particulars.

W. & T. SMITH CO., Geneva, N. Y.

Mention th» FlorlatB' Exchanire when writing.

ROSES

BRIDE and
BRIDESMAID

:j-inch pots, strictly flPRt-clasR plants, clean
anil healthy, «.i.ro per lOi; trom 2>i-inch pot,
$3.50 per lUU, $20 00 per 1000.

JOSEPH BRADBURY,

Irvington Avenue, South Orange. N. J.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

FIELD-GROWN ROSES

Two yt^tirw olil \ .»,p arf

On their uwn routs ( ** "^ M n c.
Norttiern-grown > HEADQUARTERS

Hencli-rooted V --. « t ui c i\il

Full assortment. ■' rUH I Mt-IVI.

Special luw cuntritct oITith for Full or Spring delivery.

JACKSON & PERKINS CO., "N^ct^^^r^:

(WHOLESALS ONLY.)

J. AUSTIN SHAW, WcBtern Representative,

78 Wabaah Ave., Chioaqo. Ill

MAntlnn the Klorlstw' Exrhange when writing.

D. & C. ROSES

are the cheapeit because they are the best. We have
In stock over 1000 varletlea on own roots, Inclmllng
nearly 2o0 New Roses not offered elsewhere, as well aa
all the old favorites, at prices that make It worth your
while to send us your list for quotations before buying
elsewhere. All sizes from 2^ in. pots up.

Send for a copy of our New (Jiiiilo to RoseC-uI-
t II re for 18'J9, a iiandsome book of 138 pages, Illustrated
with hundreds of half-tones and ten colored plates. It
Is really a work of art and free for the HSklug.

THE DIHQEE & COKABD CO ., Boqq Growers, West Qrove. . Fa.

Mpntlnn th«» Florlita' Eichangp when writing

IJride, Bridesmaid, Perle, Wootton.
Golden Gate, Mrae. Chatenay, 3 and
4 inch pots. $5.00 per lOU.

The above are all good strong clean
stock fit for immediate planting.

EVENDEN BROS., - WillJamsport, Pa.

Mention the Florl»t«' Exchange when writing-

Finest Forcing Roses r4--,"„o&

liKinE $2,50 $4.00

DHIDESMAID 2.60 4 00

I-A FKANCE 2.75 4.00

Alao.Soupert, Hermoaa. DeGraw, Krugerand
a full line of roses from 2}^-lnch pots, at low
prices. Send tor prices. Cash with Order.
SMI I,AX, fine youiiK plants. »12.llO per 1000.

THE NATIONAL PLANT CO, Dayton, 0.

Mention the Florlwta' KTChang* whwi w^^tlng.

(inn RRinPQ rrom 4 Inrli pots, »5.00 per lOO.
OUU OniUCO 3O0(rom2>i. In. pots, 13.00 per 100.

lOOPERLES ^™"'-^^'"='"""fe.«,perm

500 'MAIDS "'"^ ^« "'"Va°n'&. «SV ,00.
CASH WITH THE OKDEK.

ROBT. WILLIAMSON, New Durham, N. J.

Mention the Florlata' E;xohang« when writing.

IF YOU NEED ROSES. ....

Send ns your list for prices.

THEC.A.REESERCO.

URBANA, OHIO,
'Wbolesale Rose Gro'wers.

Mention the Florlete' Exchange when writing.

5000 PRIMROSES 2MIn pot8,»2 50al00

5000 CINERARIAS 2Kin.pot8,»2 50aioo

ch pots,

per 100.

3ch pots,

per lOt).

300 BRIDESMAID ^ mcb pot^, ji oo per

400 SMILAX 3 Inch pots, t2.50 per too.

J. D. BRENNEMAN, box2., Harrisb.rg, Pa.

Mf^ntlon the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

2S00 mm M

•i\i and 3 inch pots, $4.00 and $6.00 per 100.
CASH WITH OUIlEK.

J. R. FREEMAN 6 12 l3thSt.,N.W.
wasiiin(;t(>n, d. c.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

2000 ROSES 4000 VIOLETS

CLEAN SWEEP. STOCK HEALTHY.

2000 nice pliints of [Irldes and llrldPHmalds, from 3 In.
pots, at f. 1.50 per 100 or $30 00 per 1000; 5U0 at 1000 rates.
Campbell violets. 2H In pots J3.00 a 100 or *25.O0 a 1000;
500 at 1000 rales. Clean and free from disease.

State St. Gardens, Newtowut Rucks Co., l»ii.

Mention the Plorlats' Ehichange wben writing.

MANETTI STOCKS t For Pan
PACKING MOSS j '^^"^^■^^

SPECIMEN EVERGREENS

For Iiiiiiieclinte Delivery,

HIRAM T. JONES, Union County Nurseries,

EL,iy:ABETII, NEW JERSEY.

Menttnn the IHorlBtii' Exobanire when wrltlnic.

MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS

Potted plants, clean and healthy In every particular,
$5 00 per 100. Cash with order.

WM. J.CHINNICK, Trenton. N.J.

Mention the Florist*' Exchange when writing.

CRABB & HUNTER,

Violet Specialists r^BiSH

Al stock. Write for prices.

SURPLUS ROSES, Brides and 'Maids, Orst-class
stock, from a In. pots, $4.00 per 100.

BEDDIN<i GERANIUMS, 4 In. pota, $6.00a 100;
ironi 3 In. pots, $4.U0 per lUO. All flrst-class stock.

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.

Mention the FIorlBts' EzchajiKe when writing.

II Few Good Things Vou Want !

PAT l%f €£ Latania Borhonica, 4 In., 25c. Areca
*rJ^M-,llM.:y Lutescens, 4 In., 35c. Kentla Belmor-
eana anil Forsterlana, 3 In., 25c.; 4 In., 50c.

Smilnx. 2 In »l 50 per 100.

500 iMixrd Geraniums, Sin 4.0O ••

500 Meplirolepis Cordntn. Sword

Fern. 2 and 3H Inches, (3 OU ; 3 Inches. . 5 00 "

Rex BeKonin, 3ln 4.00 "

ROSHS Bride and 'Maid, 3 Inch... 5.00 "

Cash with order or C. O. D.
GEO. M. KMIWAMH, Ne'wton, M. J.

Mention the Florlste* F.xchange when writing

I ."Ti (Qi c^.'' 1^.1

£^^^dy^iii<k

■^- ''■^ '"■•--■'

ROSE STOCK

All Sold, except

1000 'MAIDS. . .
. . 1000 BRIDES

3;^ inch pots,
$6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000.

EDW. J. TAYLOR,
SOUTHPORT. - CONN.

ct" W W IAI i.'J w w ijj m LL- L!..
Mention the Florlsta' BxchanRe when writing

U A D r\ V D I IVI 1^ C ^^^ Majesty, Souv. de Sale, Gertrude, Laura
nMlxL/l r^llVlVO Wilmer, 2% inch pots, $4,00 per 100.

*f I ^N I ETC Campbell, Russian, California, Shoenbrun, Luxonne, Prin-
V I \J L> C I 9 cess of Wales, $3.00 per 100; 2% inch plants.

XHB CONARD & JONES COMPANY, "West Grove, Pa.

Mention the Florlate' Exchange when writing.

Well grown, thrifty stock, from 2J^ Inch pots.
1U0 lOOO

'MAIDS, S3.00 $25.00
PERLES, 3.50 3O.O0

Lake Roland, Baltimore, Md.

WM. B. SANDS,

Mention th^ Florlntn' Kxrhange when wrltlnir.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio, I

Desire to call the attention of FIoriBta and Nurserymen to their 40 acres of

HARDV ROSES, fbeircomDleteaasortmentofF'IH.TIXaiDdORBJAMEI^XAt,

XREESand SHRUBS, and their 44 Greenhouses of ROSES,

PAI^MS, ElCrS, FERNS, ETC.

Correspodence and personal Inspection solicited. Trade List and Catnlogues free.

Mention the FloHata' Exchan ge when wrltin K.

Philadelphia Roses.

STRICTLY FIRST-CLASS CLEAN STOCK, :^, INCH.

:bxi.xx>£3s, ' ]%a: ,^. I i> s ,

MYERS & SAMTMAN, - - Wyndmoor, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia.

Mention the Florleta' Exchange when writing.

40,000 FIRST QUALITY FORCING ROSES!

READY FOR IMMEDIATE PLANTING.

Fully equal to those sent out the last seven years, first class and perfectly healthy In every respect
Only selected growth from flowering shoots used In propagating.

1,A FRANCE. AIHEKUAN BKAI TY, PRESIDENT CAllNOT,

3 Inch pots, »8 l«i per ll«l, 4 ineli poIs. tl2.00 per 100.
KAI9SERIN, IIRIIIESVIAII), 1U»N SII.ENE, MERMET.

(iONTIER. niniE. HUSTE, IIEI.l.E SIEBRECIIT, BRIDE?

3 Inch pots. 17.00 per 100. 4 Inch pots, JlIO.OO per 100.

A tew thousand grnlted BRIDESMAID, KAISERIN and PRE.>*IDENT CAKNOT.

3,^: Inch pots, $15.00 per lOlt.

Mention this paper. J. !_,, X5ILLON", Bloonn.slD\iirg, Fa.

Mention the Florleu* Exchange when writing.

WOOTTON,

METEOR,
I'ERI.E,

■ ROBT. CRAIQ & SON, S

s BOSES, PPLPIS, CgOTONS, i

5 ...CARNATIONS.. {[

■ and Novelties In Decorative Plants, H

2 Market and 49th Sts.. PHILADELPHIA, PA. j[

Mention the Plorlata' Eichanpe when writing.

Violets i Specially.

Am now iircjiared to take orders for
Fall planting. On account drought can
not fill further orders until about Aug. 1.

SEA GUFF NURSERY, Sea Cliff, L. I., N.Y.

Fl). BOULON, Peop.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

ROSE PLANTS

3V, Inch PotB.

100 1000

American Beauty {T.iiO $ii!i.uO

Meteor 4.00 35.00

'Maid 4.01 35.00

Bride 4.t0 35.00

ALL FINE STOCK. CASH, UNLESS KNOWN.

BRANT & NOE, Forest Glen, Chicago, III.

Mention the Florleta' Exchange when writing.

LARGE OnUCICC BRILUINT
FLOWERING rHIlljlLU COLORS

THE JENNINGS STRAIN.

Ta considered by many Florists as the leading
American .strain to date. Stock was never
liner, the season heinjf favorable for the finest
crop of seed ever raised.

Finest mixed in great variety of colors.
Pkt.. $1.0(1; ^ ounce, $3.00; 1 ounce, $^00.
Finest White, Blue. Black and Vellow, in
separate colors, 50 cts. per pkt. Postpaid by
mail. Ca'^h with order.

E. B. JENIIINGS,''°lir' Southport, Gons

Grower of The Finest Panbies.
Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

GRyPTQMERIl JlPOIIIGi

Ab handsome ns Am iicnrin KxcpNa Imt. much
more easily grown. In tliln HiieclcB uf Cryntoinerla we
have a most dainty and liandeome jardlDiere plant, a
iilant that has all the grace and heauty of Araucarla
Excels* (for which It Ib often mistaken), hut which
has the happy faculty of eucceBsfuIIy wIthBtandIng
the trying atmosphere of living rooms, a quality In
which the Araucarla Is woefully lacking. The Crypto-
merla Japonlca Is of vigorous hahit of growth ana can
he grown much more economically than Araucarla.
Freeh seeds, per HX). 25 eta.; per UKW. fi.W.

PANSY. Butrnot.CasMier, 0«lier,Vaiitiev*B
ninintiioth. etc.. mixed or separate, ounce, *3.U0;
trade pkt . 25 eta.

PKI[>1|I].A ChiueuHia Fimbrinta, mixed,
Benary'B, per lOOO seeds, 75 ctH.; trade pkt., 25 cts.
A iiriciilR. B'cary'a Prize StralDB, per lOiMJ Beeds, 25c.
VeriM KIntior, " " per 1000 Beeds, 25c

CINERARIA Ilybi-ida Niina GUnntea
(Hetiary's nnd Cannell'B Prize Strains), the hest In the
world. Trade pkt., 50 cts.

RESEDA, Allen's Defiance, 1 ounce, $1.00
trade pkt,, 25 eta. Cash with Ordek.
SHELLROAD GREENHOUSE CO.. - Grange. Md.
Mention the Florlffta" Exchange when writlnir.

iWlreBoselilaite!!

straight or Looped
and Polnte<l.

The Model Extension
Carnation Support.

Lancastke, Pa., .June 17, '99.
Mr. Tderon Parker,
Brooklyn, N.Y.
Dear 5er.-— Tour Model Carna-
tion Support Is all right In every
way, and will no doubt be con-
ildered as ncceasary aa good pIaDl;8
with growers, when better known.
1 consider It the best In the mar-
ket and If your other specialties
are as good they should make
another addition to the money
makers of 1900.

Very respectfully,

Alhert M. Here.

H

m

o

m

r-
■o
I—

^ 8anipirH nnd Prices on

UJ Api>lkiitlon to £.

iTHE MODEL PLANT?
- STAKE CO, i

•- 226 North 9th St. |

BROOKLYN, N.Y. " '
ttnn the F^oiiatp' Exchange when wri

Bargains.

My one dollar subscription for the Florists'
Exchange gives me more bargains than any
other dollar invested. Let her grow.

Greenville, N. C. OLLEN E. WAREEN.

July 22, 1899.

The P-i-orists* Exchange.

737

Providence.

ItusiiicsK lias settled iiitoits usual Suui-
nwr riuietUL'SS, occasional funeral ordcis
constituting about all now beiny done.
It is difficult to set flowers cnougli to fill
even these orders, particularly white car-
nations.

Outdoor stock has improved wonder-
fully the [last two weeks, since we have
had several much needed and long lookeil
for showers. Gladioli and asters are
showing up and are ineeting with only
fair demand. Auratum lilies are greatly
mis.sed (his year, owing' to several of the
gi'owers neglecting to replenish their
stock of bulbs last Full.

A'iolet growers report their stock of
plants in good condition. Carnations in
the Held are looking splendid.

The News.

Tliere was a fair attendance at the
last club meeting. Onl.v two members
cire likely to be at the Detroit convention
from this city.

T. L. (.I'Connor, Westminster street
florist, is away for a tour weeks' vaca-
tion.

Miss Sellew. at T. J. .Johnston's, left
Last .Mond;i\' for her Summer vacation.

'I'lic p.'irtiii'rslnp heretofore existing be-
tween 1''. A. Falrljrother and John Wood
was dissolved b.v mutual consent (in
July 10. Mr. Fairbrother will continue
tile business on Mathewson street under
Ids own name. Mr. Wood's plans for the
future are not ,vet settled.

W. J. Boas, in the interests of Edwards
& Docker, Philadelphia, was in town tliis
week. A. .^f.

Detroit.

Vice-rr(<sident Breitmeyer is in I'hila-
delphia for two weeks. G. H. Taepke
and wife will go to Mackinaw on the
24th for ten days. J. .Austin Shaw has
jmt in his appearance and is trying to
teacii the bowlers the Oniaha cur^'e.

Rm:.

^iHr. * F"" HANDLING COLLECTION^

everywhere^ FOR SECURING REPORTS. . . .

Fl'K INFORMATION WRITE

THE NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE,

C. S. LODEK, Sec'y, 271 Broadway, New York.
Mention the FIorlBts' Exchange when writing.

EVERV KLOmsX w_j ATI
OUKllt to INSURE |~1 All

ms GLASS aKaliist 1 lim.AI-^

FOB PiETICULAEB ADDBK8B

JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y, Saddle River, N.J

Just the thing
for tying
bouquets and
stringing
Smilax.

Manufactured Expressly for Florists

BT

JOHN C. MEYER & CO.,

87 Summer St., Boston, Mass.

Mention in.? tiw

Cypress
Greenhouse Material.

We are the pioneers in Clear Cypress Greenhouse Material. We
discovered that Cypress is better than any other wood for green-
houses from top of posts up and we introduced it, and fought for it
against many prejudices, and finally succeeded in bringing it into
general use.

Others have attempted to follow where we lead, others are trying
to reap what we sowed, but we have the e.xperience and are recog-
nized as experts in greenhouse construction.

Write for Circulars
or Estimates.

Lockland Lumber Co.

LOCKLAND, OHIO.

PIPE

Wrongbt Iron Pipe, V»lTe», Cooka, Fit-
tings, etc., for Steam and Hot Water ;
Rubber Hose, Pumps and Well Points.

WM. H. W, 42 Day St., New York.

VALVES

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

For'CalktnK

Cast Iron

Pipe.

For
Slopping
Leaks.;

SMOOTH ON JOINTS
SIOTI'ON GISTINGS

SMOOTH ON MFG. CO.,

547 Communlpaw Ave., JERSEY CITY, N.'J.

Veeelaitd Tompkins, B. 8., Chemlat and Manager.

FHOIT IND FLOWER PLtTES

Seed Packets and Supplies of all kinds for
NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS and SEEDSMEN

SEiTS FOTS. f^ic:e list.

stock Cute, 10c. per square Inch. Engraving by all
proceBfles. Printing and Lithograpblng.

Illustrated Catalogues a Specialty.

VREDENBURG &. CO., - Rochester, N.Y.

pOM BIN ING tb€
^ qualities of an
absolute insect exter-
minator with thoseof
a viKorous fertilizer.
Heromniended and In
use l»y the foremost
tlorlst8 and nurserymen
In the land. For Sale at
the Seed Stores.

ROSE MFG. CO.,

NIaqara Falls. New York

Tobacco Stems

FRESH, CLEAN, STRONG,
300 pound bales, $1 ,50. Ton, $9.00

CieDulne Knffllsh...-

$6.60 per 100 lbs.

H. G. FAUST & CO., l^U^r^i^: PHIU., Pi.

GLASS

For Greenhouses, Qraperies,
Hotbeds, Conservatories,

and all other purposes. Get our Fia-
URBs BEPORB BuTiua. Estimates freely
given.

N. COWEN'SSON,
392-94 W. Broadway, New York.

CABLE iND PIPE

Ventilating System.

SOIL'MACIIINES

In I-.arge or Small Sizes.

Mention the Florists' Kzcbange wben wrltlnir-

SEND FOR CATALOGUE.

A. Q. WOLF Jl BRO., Dayton, 0.

REVENUE CLASS CUTTER.

Cuts plate and common window ^lasa. Has six ciit-
terB" that are slashers" In turret tiead. Price, 50c. each;
$1.00 per doz. , postpaid to any address.
GEO. N. HOLLAND. <Dept. C). Washington. D. C
Mention th«t inorlBtB' RTeha.nr» wh^n wrltln*

GEORGE RIPPERGER,

SHEEP MANURE

nantlty of
1 for Price

I have now on band a lai

Al SHKEP MANURE. |y^en(

List and Sample. -.

BpHt Fertilizer for Top Dreaalng.

^J".iyrie"'Sr^tT- LONG ISLtND CITY.

M«otlon th* Floiiata' Excb&ng« when wiitlni.

SHEEP MANURE

Cleaned and prepared expressly for florists' use.

^on will tlnd It the genuine article. For reference

to Its being flrHtcliiss. 1 refer you to Henry F. MIchell,

1018 Market Street, Philadelphia. Pa. Trial hags of 150

lbs., $2.50 ; per ton, $25 00. H ton at ton rate.

Cash With Obdkb.

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

IOI2 Ontario St., PHILA., PA.

Mention the Plorlsts* Exchange when writing

By tlie Bas:,
Ton or Carload.

■ WRITK nS FOR QtlOTATlONS.

ELLIS & POLLWORTH

♦ MILWAUKEE, WIS. ♦

»•»♦»♦♦••♦••♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦

Mention the Florists' Bxchange when writing.

RUBBER HOSE

For Florists, Seedsmen ....
Nurserymen, Gardeners, Etc.

^inch Special Hose $20.00 per 100 feet.

a| inch 7 ply 16.00 per 100 feet.

3| inch 5 ply 12.60 per 100 feet.

Vi Inch 7 ply 12.60 per 100 feet.

^4 inch 4 ply 10.00 per 100 feet.

H inch 4 ply and 6 ply 10.00 per 100 feet.

Made In 25 feet or 60 feet lengths.

Couplings attached, ready for use.

Manufacturers' Rubber Co., New York City.

4.5 VE.SEY STREET.

Uentlon the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

GUT FLOWER BOIES

Three awards for superiority.
Send for illustrated list. . . .

EDWflBDSyora'SS

V1>-ntlun the FlorlatB' Kxcbange wnen wnilng.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS

First Quality. Cream coloh.
IV In.,perl000..t2 40 I 3!^ in., per 1000, t 4 99

2 in., " .. 2 75 4 io., " €20
2V4 in., " .. 3 35 S in., " 10 SO

3 in., " .. 4 70 I 6 in., " 16 60

Packages extra.

C. HENNECKECC""-^^);.""'

Mention tie Tlorleia' Excbaage when writing

STANDARD ♦ POTS.

We are now ready to supply a superior
quality of Pots in unlimited quantitiei.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.

A. H. HEWS & CO.,

NORTH CAMBRIDGE, - MASS.

Mention the FIorlBts' BxchanKe when writing.

STANDARD

FLOWER POTS!

Packed In small crates, easy

to handle.

Price per

crate

Price per crate

15(X)21n
15l»2m

note In crate, $4.88
'• ■• 6.25

120 Tin

60 8

note m crate, »4.20
'• " 3.00

1500 2W

6.00

48 9

3.6(1

1000 3

5.00

4810

4.80

mm

5.80

2411

3.60

SOOl

4.50

2412

4.80

S205

4.51

1214

4.80

14.16

3.16

616

4.50

Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list
of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn
Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off for cash with order.

HILFINCER BROS. POTTERY,

OR." FORT EDWARD, N. Y.

August Rolkbb & Sons, New York Agents.

52 Dky Stebkt, Nhw York City
Mention th^ Florleta' Exchange wben writing

BRANCH WAREHOUSES i
KMrB«7 Bod W«iUI4e ATonoo*, Jnnoy City, ll.tf.
JkelLion At*. Jb Fsarton SI,, Long Inland Cltj, N* T.

Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange writ-n wrmnM

;4iU)iim)imiiiiiiiiiimuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimmimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiig

JADOO FIBRE

3 or half soil anj half p

I JADOO FIBRE j

3 to grow your LILIES in this year. E

g Note the improvement over those E

1 grown last year in your ordinary g

3 compost. E

I IT WILL PAY YOU, as you f

I will Ket MORE BLOOIVIS and 1

I LARGER ONES. |

% Send for our New Catalogue. ^

ITflE AMERICAN JADOO CO., I

811 Fairmount Ave., E

PHILADELPHIA, PA. |

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

738

Thb I=i-orists' Exchange.

J. K. ALI^EN,

Wholttat* CommiBBion Dealer tn

OUT PLOiAiERS.

67 W. SStli Street, Mew York.

Orders by malt orteleKraptapromptlj attended
to. Telephooe Call. 383 38tta at.

ROSES, Blue ind White VIOLETS, Specliltlet.

BLAUVELT & GUTTMAN,

36 W. 27th St.. NEW YORK,

lohle Comraon Florisls

ConBlgnmenU of flret-clasfl stock solicited.

Orders by mall or telesrapb receive the best of

attention. U^'I'uone UKUStb St.

CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE

404-4t2 E. 34th St., N.Y., near Ftrry.
Open every Mornlne at 6 O'clock a. m. for the

Sale of Cut Flowers.

Thia la not a commlsalon house ; the market I

conalBtfl of Individual stands.

Wall Space for Advertising Purposes to Rent

J. DONALDSON, SECRETARY.

WM. H. GUNTHER,

Wholesale Florist

VIOLETS AND CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

Consignments Solicited.

30 West 29th St., New York.

Telephone, 2300— 38th S'reet.

MICHAEL A. HART,

Wholesale S Commission Florist,

EDWARD C. HORAN,

Wholesale Florist

No. 47 W. 28th St., New York.

The Bride, Mermet and American Beauty,
Specialties.

JULIUS LANG,

Wholesale Florist

63 WEST 30tli ST.

Oonslgnmente Solicited. NEW YORK.

FRANK MILLANG,

Wholesale Comnilsslon Dealer In '

CUT FLOWERS

408 E. 34th ST., NEW YORK CITY.

Cat Flower Exchange. Telephone Call, 10W-38th.

HEADQUARTERS FOR SUMMER ROSES

Kalserin Augusta and President Carnot are the leaders.

Tbe lilKtaest
grade of . . .

always on
band . • .

A SI*ECIAI,XV.

JAMES McMANUS, ,59 i»Ta"iTe^o^"r,'uare. 50 W. 30th St., HEW YORK.

Mention the Florista' Exchajlge when writing.

McKELLAR & WINTERSON,

'Wholesale Connnissioii Jobbers

In Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturers of Wire Work.

45, 47, 49 WABASH AVENUE, - - CHICACO, ILL.

THE NEW YORK GUT FLOWER GO.

119-121 West 23d Street,
I 12-1 14 West 24th Street,

IrtipboM 733- 18th. NEW YORK.

OONSISNMINTa SOLIOITSO.

Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders.

Mention the Florlau' fixckaujKe when writing.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND, wh:ox.:bs^x.:b
CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
67 Bromfleld St. and 18 Chapman Place, BOSTON, MASS.

No

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Names end Varletle*

A. Be AtiTY, fancy— special.

" extra

No. 1

CuliB & ordlnarj

Bride

Bridesmaid

HoBte

Jacqueminot

K. A. Victoria

La France ordinary...

" extra

Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan

Niptaetos

Papa Gontier

Perle

Souv. deWootton

ORCHIDS— Cattleyas —

Cypripediums

Dendrobium formosum

*' ottiers

C Tof 'r grades, all colors,
w I White.

; Standard J Pinli.

New York

July 21. 1899

Beaton

July 19, 1899

4.ni

2.0(1
3.01
3.0<

i'.ii'

^^*

3.01

2.01

.2 VARIETIES) Hed

= ( Yel.&Var.

g 'Fanct— j White....

■-, (-The higher }^ ^^^ ■■■■■■

-- grades of i „ . „ ..
C9 standard »aT) { Yel.&Var

1^ Novelties

ADI ANTDM

ASPARAOnS

ASTEKS

DAIt^IES

g ladiolus

Lilies

Lily of the Valley

Mignonette— ordinary.. .

*' fancy

3MILAX

Sweet Peas

TnnBKOSEB

lO.fO to 20.00
4.00 to 8.01
3.00 to

1. 00 to

1.00 to

l.OU to

.... to

.75 to

3.00 to

i.OO to

.... to

.... to

1.00 to

1.00 to

.... to

.... to

1.00 to

.... to

.... to 40.0(1

.... to

to

.... to

.m to

.50 to
.50 to
.50 to
.50 to
1.00 to

l.on to

1.00 to
1.00 to
1.50 to
.35 to
311.00 to 35.0(1
1.00 to 2.0(

Philadelphia

JulJ 19. 1899

1.0.
1.01
1.0.
1.0(
1.0
1.611
1.5
1.50
1.5'
2,00
.51

16.00 to 211.00
8.00 to 12.0(1
4.00 to 6.00
1.00 to
i.OO to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
2.0O to
1.1 0 to
.... to
.... to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to

.35 to

.50 to

.51 tn

.60 to

.60 to

.75 to

.75 to

.75 to

.75 to
1 00 to

.50 to

3.01
4.00
4.01

8.00
2.00
4. 00

i'.bb

3.0C

to

4.0
7.0,
2.60

2.00 to
6.00 to
1.00 to

....to ...

....to ....

8.U0 to 10. IK

.10 to .21

.... to ....

.... to ....

....to ...

....to ....

.... to ....

.60

.61

1.00

1.00

1,00

1.00

1.50

.75

to 50.00

to l.Oti

Baltimore

July 17, 1899

BuMalo

July 19 1899

4.00
6.0(1
4.00

... to
3.00 to
3.00 to
2.00 to
.... to ....
.... to ....
lO.iXI to 12. (HI
.30 to .36

to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to

.... to 20.0(J

.... to 15.0(1

.... to 10.01

3.00 to 6.0(1

2.011 to

2.00 to

.... to

.... to

2.00 to

2.0O to

4.00 to

... to

2.00 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

3.00 to

.... to

.... to 60.00

16.00 to 20.00

.... to

.... to

.25 to

.75 to

.75 to

.75 to

.75 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.50 to .76

•35.0(1 to 40.0(1

.75 to 1.0(1

.... to

3.00 to

.... to

2.(10 to

.50 to

... to

10.00 to 12,61

li.Ot
6.00

6. 00
3.00
6.0(1

6!66

3.00

.51
l.OC
1.0(
1.0(
i.Ol
1.25
1.26
1.26
1.2S

4.01
6.01
4.00
1.01

.li to
.. to
.. to
.. to
.. to
.. to

.26

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

2.00 to

3.00 to

.... to

.... to

3.00 to

1.60 to

3.00 to

.... to

3.00 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

1.50 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.40 to

.60 to

.60 to

.60 to

.... to

1.00 to

I.OO to

1.00 to

1.00 to

.... to

.... to

35.00 to

.75 to

.... to

3.00 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

13.00 to

.15 to

.. to

.. to

.. to

.. to

.. to

20.00 to 30.00
10.00 to 30.00
5.00 to 10 110

4.00
4.00

6.00
3.00
6.00

6!66

3.00
3.00

.50

I.OO

.76

.75

i!60
1.50
1.60
1.50

i.'Ol'

75.00

!.0I

6!6c
8.00

2C.0O
.25

3.00 to

3.00 to

2.00 to

.... to

.... to

3.00 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

2.00 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

2.00 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

..60 to

.60 to

.61 to

.60 to

.60 to

1.00 to

1.00 to

1.00 to

1.00 to

1.00 to

.75 to

60.00 to 80.00

.75 to .160

.... to ....

3.00 to 5.00

8.00 to 16.00

3.00 to 4.00

.... to ....

.... to ....

10.00 to 15. OC

00 to 5.00

..to ....

..to ....

..to ....

..to ....

..to ....

5.00
i.OO
6.00

1.00

1.00

1.00

.60
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
2.011
2. CO
3.00
2.00
2,00
1.00

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see oar Correspondence Colamna.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,

'yyiiolesa.le Florist

DuriDg the Summer Moullus, commencing July :id, wo will be open from

7.30 A. M. to 6.00 P. in.

jft.3!vd:. BE.A.TJTIEIS a,rLca. "V-A-T iT ■E'Z' Oiir Specialties.
1612-14-16-18 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA, PA

PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO., LTD.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

LONG DISTANCE PHONE
2157.

CONSIGNMENTS
SOLICITED.

WRITE FOR PRICE LIST.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 705 Penn Ave., PITTSBURG, Pa

HOLTON i HUNKEL GO.,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
Manufacturers el Wire Designs.

457 MilwaukeeSt. MILWAUKEE, WIS.

'Phone Main SM. P. O. Box 103.

Wholesale Florists, j7 jobbers m

"'•V#^ SUPPLIES

A, (J, I FLORISTS' VASES.

I\ ' Horticultural Auctioneers.

«/ 84 Hawlby 8TRaBT. BOSTON.

ift£. F=. SHERIDKN

Wholesale OomniliiiiloD Dealer In

CUT FLOWERS

39 West 28th St., New York,

Telephon., 3U-38th Bt.

PRICI LIST SINT ON APPLICATION.

Vbamx H. TmARin>i.T. CJHAaLae Bchxmok.

TRAENDLY & SCHENCK,

Wholesale Florists,

at W. 28th St. and CUT FLOWER CXCHANSI,
NEW YORK.

Telephone «81-18th 8t

^-Conslgnmenti Solicited

JOHN YOUNG,

Wholesale Florist

51 WEST 28th ST.,

NEW YORK.
CYCAS PALM LEAVES Always on Hand.

HICKS & CRAWBUCK,
Wholesale Commission Florists,

no LIVINQSTON ST.,

Consignments Solicited. BROOKLYN, N. Y.

Elfieil H. Langjalii,

CUT FLOWERS, STRICTLY WHOLESALE |

., 19 Boerifli Place, BROOKLYN, N. Y.
Open to receive ConelitnnienCB of
CHOICE FLOWERS at any time.

THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.,
Wholesale Florist,

•43 West aSth Street,

NEW YORK.

DUMONT & CO.,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS 1

CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

No. 1305 FUbert St., FhUadelpUa.

'PHOHK, 8922 D.

C. A. KUEHN,

WHOLESALE FLORIST.

■> 1122 Pine SL, St. Lonls, Mo.

A COMPLETE LINE OF TTIRH DESIGHS.

CUT FLOWERS

New England Headquarters for

AMERICAN BEAUTIES

Of which we make a specialty.

WELCH BROS.,

15 PROVINCE ST., BOSTON, MASS.

Mention the Florivta' £xcJULn«« wben wriung.

July 22,1899.

The F^lorists' Excht^nge.

739

Headquarters in Western New York

FOR

ROSES. CARNATIONS

And all kinds of Seasonable Flowers.

WM.F-KA5TING. jyholesale

481 Washington Street,
Buffalo. M. Y.

Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies & Wire Designs.

Commission
Florist

M.> n t ton tlio FlorlatB' Exchange when writing.

FRED. EHRET,

Wholesale Florist

1403 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE,
PHILADELPHIA.

GEO. M. MOSS,
Wholesale Florist |

32 Soutll 17tll St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Long Distance 'Phone, 14330 D.

Conalgmnents of choice EOSES, CARNATIONS,

VIOLETS solicited.

Fine VALLEY in stock at all times.

LEO NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist

17 IM. JUNIPER ST.,

Philadelphia.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

Lonff Distance
Phone 5085 A

BASSETT & WASHBURN,

Wholesale Dealers and Growers of

CUT FLOWERS

76 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO, ILL.

'^ Greenhouses at Hinsdale, III.

L. D. 'Phone at Chicago. Main 223.

L. JJ. Tbune at Hinsdale, No. 10.

KENNIGOTT BROS. COMPANY.

Wholesale Cnt Flowers

42 and 44 E. Randolph Street,

CHICAGO, ILL.

WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY.

WIETOR BROTHERS.

SUCCEH80E8 TO

ROQBRS PARK FLORAL CO.,

Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers

OFFICE AND BALKSEOOM,

61 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO.

Headquarters for AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

ST. LOUIS

Gilt Flower Co.,

Wholesale Florists,

1332 PINE STREET

St. Louis. Ho.

E. G. HILL & CO.

Wholesale Florists

RICHMOND, INDIANA.

REINBERG BROS.

WHOLESALE GROWERS OF

C^^ with all leading varieties oi kusc:

, , X n_ I «« • • > ^ M 0K "nd CARNATIONS. We arc Headquar

U L I I O W C r S ten for PINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES

^''°o°f°g'l*"s. salesroom, 5 1 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL

We can illl all orders on short notice
with all leading varieties of ROSES
and CARNATIONS. We arc Headquar-
ters for FINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

Mention the FloiJBta' ExehanKe wh»n writing.

Ideas for Nineteen Hundred

^

CATALOGUE COVERS, DISPLAY CARDS AND EFFECTS,
ORIGINALLY DESIGNED AND FINISHED IN NATURE'S
TRUE COLORS. TO ORDER— DESIGNING. ^ jt ^ ^

CORRESPONDENCE INVITED.

DAN'L B. LONG, publisher, BUFFALO, N. Y.

Mention the Plorlata' Bxflhuica wb«» wTitJ»«

REED & KELLER

Mention the Flortot*' BJxehfcny whwi writing.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

122 W. 25th Street,
NEW VORK CITY.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Names and Varieties

Chicago

July 1(1, 18S

Mentloa tli. Florlvts' Exclianre when wrltlns.

A. Bkadtt, fanoy— special.

" extra

No. 1

" Culls & ordinary

Bride

BridesDoaid

Hoste

Jacqueminot

K. A. Victoria

La France, ordinary...

" extra

Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan.

Niphetos

Papa Gontier

Perie

Souv.de Wootton

ORCHIDS— Cattieyaa

Cypripediuma

Dendrobium formosum..

'• others

C Inf'r grades, ail colors.
M ( White....

e Standard J Pink

.2 VARIETIES) Red

•»- ( Yel.&Var.

g »Fanct— r White....

"- (The hlKheBt J ^"'^

W (frades of } Ited

C9 Btandardvar) { Tel.&Var.

1^ Novelties

Adiantcm

AePARAGCS

Asters

Daisies

G LA dioltjs

Lilies

Lily or the Valley

Mignonette— ordinary.. . .

" fancy

Smilax

Sweet Peas

Tdberosks

18.00 to 20.00
10.00 to 15.00

St. Louis

July 17, 189

6.00 to
3.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.40 to
.7.5 to
.75 to
.76 to
.75 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
I.OO to
1.00 to
1.00 to
75 to

-.00
5.0(1
3.00
3.00

6.00
5.00

4.00

3.00

.60
1.00
1.0(1
1.00
1.00
1.60
1.60
1,50
1.50
2.00
1.00

40'00 to 50'.00

2.00
.60
3.00
8.00
4.00
1.60

.00 to

.36 to
L.W to
6.00 to
3.00 to
1.00 to
.... to ....
10.00 to 12.0(1

,10 to .30
4.00 to 6,00
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to

Cincinnati

July 17, 1899

.... to
.... to

.... to
.... to
3.00 to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
1.00 to
.... to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
10,00 to
.10 to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to

4. (XI

4.0(1

3.00

.76
1.0(1
I.OO
l.OI'
1.00
1.6(
1.6(
1.6(
1.6(1

i!25

12.61

.25

5.00

Milwaukee

July 17, 1899

.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to

.76 to
.... to
1,60 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to

to

1.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
10.00 to

.26 to
.... to
... to
.... to
.... to
.... to

3.00
3.00

50,00
25,00

1,00
1,00
1,0(1

1.00

i'.m

.60
2.00
10,00
3,00

12.00

.36

5M

.00 to
.00 to
.00 to
.00 to
.00 to
.00 to
... to
...to
,00 to
...to
... to
...to
.00 to
...to
...to
... to
.00 to
... to
...to
.,, to
...to
...to
...to
.76 to
.75 to
,75 to
,76 to
.60 to
,.50 to
,50 to
,50 to
...to
.76 to
...to
...to
...to
.00 to
... to
... to
...to
...to
...to
.10 to
... to
... to
... to
... to
...to

25.00
18.0(1
12,61
8.0(1
6.00
6.10

6.00

6.00

4.00

1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
2,00
2,00
2.00
3.00

i!6(i
i!6c

16,00
.26

Toronto

July 19, 1899

.... to
.... to

.... to
.... to
1.00 to
1.00 to

.50 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
1.00 to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
1,00 to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to

.40 to

.40 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to

,50 to
.... to
.... to
6.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to

6.00
6.00
4.00

4,00
6.00
20.00

.76
1.00

20,00
2,00

7,00
'!36

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see oar Correspondence Oolnmns.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful Inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee ttjeir accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

-VT". IH:. ELLIOTT, -

CUT STRINGS. 8 to 10 ft.
long, 50c. per string.

Shipped to any part of the country.

ESTABUSHED
. 1866

EMIL;STEFFErtS>

SUCC.™ aSTEFFENS.
"DSTEfTEnSBROS,

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when wrltlnr.

L^LIA MAJALIS ALBA

We have foiiml a few plants of this rare
and nearly extinct heautlful Orchid, and
offer same, prepaid, at tftl.OU per bulb,
contntnlnp 8. 10, 15 and 20 bulhB each plant.
Guaranteed to be the true white MajaUfl.

A sample collection of 20 different Orchids
for florlBts. 15.00.

J. A. McOaWELL, City of Mexico.

Mention the Florlvta* Glxcbange when writlnc.

LAGER & HURRELL,

Growers and ^\ ^> ^\ IJ | ^\ a
Importers of ^/ tX. W n I U W
Just arrived In eplendld condition : C'atcleya
Ijabintn, C. I>IohmIjp, C. ^SpeciosiHHinia, C
HarriMonl^ Violacen. C Warnerii, t.
<iranuloNn. Ijirlia Ancepn, 1^. A. Alba, L.
AiiluiiiiialiH, li. I'riCMtariM, Ij. Dayana, and
Kurlinctunia FraKrniiH.
Cherry Wood Baskets, Fresh Moss and Peat.

'=°™"°°ST,ed. SUMMIT, N. J.

Mention tha Florlata* Bxehanv* when wrlUnc.

BOSTOII FLOniST lETTEl CO.

Manufacturers of FLORISTS* LETTERS*

Dlmenilons ^f
tbii box, tt IB.
lOQf? by IS Is.
wide and II In.
hi(^li. 2 Bectloni.

This wooden box Dlcelr otalned and Tarnlshedt
ISzSOzia made In two nectlODft, one for each else
letter, cIt^Q awar with flmt order of 600 letters.

Block Letters, m or 2 loeh stie. per 100. >3.00.
Script Lettern. MOO.
Faitener with each letter or word.
Uaed bv leadlns florlnti everywhere and for
■ale by all wholesale flo tita and eupply dealers.

N. F. McCarthy, Treas. & Hanagcr,
uSJ^r^i BOSTON, HiASS.u'S.^i.Uu

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrUlns.

Narserymen, Seedsmen and Florists

Wishing to do business with
Europe should send for the

"HORTICULTURAL
....ADVERTISER"

This is the British Trade Paper, b&-
ing read weeltly by all Horticultural
traders; it Isalso tatien by over 1000 -
of the best Continental houMea. An-
nual subscription to cover cost of
postage, 75 cents. Address

EDITORS OF THE " H. A."

Chllwell Nurseries. NOTTS. ENGLAND,

Mention the FloHet.' Excbanrft wh^n wrltln*-

Largest Circulation of any German
Horticultural Publication.

Subacrlbeni and CorreBpondentB In every part of the
world. Profusely Illustrated and prnctlcal articles
covering the whole field of panlfnlnt; give the most
truatwortliy and quickest repurty about all progress In
horticulture in European and other <-.HiiitrleB.

As an Advertising Medium It offers the tiest facilities

for opening foreign business relations-
Published Weekly. Subscription price fiW per year,
mailed free to all countries. Sample copies free.

oiler- Krt

[ALLEMAQNEl
Mention the P^o^lHte' ICichange when writing.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

AND THEIR CULTURE

By EDWIN MOLYNEUX.

udwi^

Sixth Edition.

Illustrated.

A practical treatise on propagating, growing
and exhibiting, from the cutting to the Silver
Cup. The author is gardener to W. H. Myers,
Esq., Swanmore Park, England, and the work
details liie long experience as a specialist in
the cultivation of the clirysanthemum. The
culture of the flower in all stages is clearly ex-
plained and the illustrations which are from
pen sltetches and photographs materially aid
the reader in understanding the methods de-
scribed .

Price, postpaid, 50 cents.

The Florists' Exchange,2 Duanesi.,KBwyorl(,

SCOLI^AY'S

IMPROVED

PUTTY BULB

For Olazine Sash, Etc.,

—ALSO THE —

PATENT PUNT SPRINKLER

For sate by your Seedsman
or sent, postpaid, for 81*0 0.

JOHN A. SCOLLAT,

Ti & 70 Myrtle Are.,
BROOKL.YN. - N. Y,

SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE.

Mention the Florlsta* TCTChange when wrltlOB.

740

Thb F=i-orists* Exghknge.

AMERICAN CHAMPION BILER.

,W OEPftRTUt^E,"

Best and Cheapest on arth.

This iz mi Picter.

Om^ cli£^<^ v'V'^'^^^^ i^-^^^l^' ^i^SL,'^f^^^<^

^ Lansdale, Pa. , July 3, 1899.

Mr. J. D Carmody,

Dear Slr:~We have just put up one of your machines this morn-
ing, and are highly pleased with It and very glad we have taken
your advice and tried them

When we get the balance In place you will hear from us Bgaln.

Resoectfully, LANSDALE MUSHROOM CO., Lim'd.

THE EVERLASTIN HINGE.

M«"ntlon th<» 'Plnrtstp' 'ExrhanirB whi»n writing.

CYPRESS

IS MUCH MDRE DURABbETHAN PINE.

SASH BARS/

UP TO^I FEET ■« LENCTM or LONGER.

iREENHOUSE

AND OTMEW BUILDINa MAftRIAL.

Senff\forour IMustrdted BooK
"CYPAeSS LUMBERAMofrsUSES."

Send lorVur Special 6reeohous»wculttr.

TnE;^.T STeari^ |umbej-_(b.,
N et^nsgfH $9STeN, ^s s ."

%f\

CmAWTHORNEAV.
^ ^CHICAGO. ILL,

Mfntinn tho FlnrtHtu' Gxrhanir'* wh»n wrtttng.

Erans Improved Cbilleage

Roller bearing eeK-oIllng devise,
automatic stop, solid link chain
makes the IMPROVED CHAL-
LENGE the moflt perfect appa-
ratus In the market.

Write for catalogue and prices
before placing your orders else-
where.

Quaker C/ty Machine Co.,

RICHMOND, IND.

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HOTHOUSE GLASS

All Sizes a Specialty.

C. S. WEBER & CO.

4 Desbrosses Street, New York.

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Greenhouses Built and Heated

Economically and Perfec

HENRY W. GIBBONS,

Economically and Perfectly by

138 LIBERTY STREET,
NE'W YORK.

EXPERT ADVICE AND PLANS FnRNlSHED. ESTIMATES FREE.
UentloD the Florists' Bzcbanse whan writing.

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress.

BEST GRADES. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP.

A.DIETSCH&CO.SHEF'rill'D'kvE

CHICAGO, ILL.

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llatli

Montlon thlB paper.

...HAS POSITIVELY NO EQUAL FOR...

STRENGTH, DURABILITY and NEATNESS.

Guarant^'ed for 10 years. Has a solid wheel and Hhaft cast In
one (niaUeable Iron). No slipping on Une Shaft an the case with
all others. Catalogue free.

E. HIPPARD, Youngstown, Ohio<

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S HOT-BED-

GREENHOUSE
VENTILATOR

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S GREENHOUSE MATERIALS

iBLIliS;;

Ma

mates and Catalogues
Cheerfully Furnished.

MANUFACTURED BY

WHOLESILE.

S.JACOBS&SONS,:

Offlce, 406 W. 13th St.. New York. ' ■
Factory Storerooms, Borough of Queens, N.Y. ■

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GLASS

FOR GREENHOUSES, GRAP-
ERIES, CONSERVATORIES,
AND HOTBEDS.

GLASS

VANHORNE, GRIFFEN & CO.,

freoohanti American Glass. ** {Tort^MSJSwM s"!"' NEW YORK

Mention the Plorisui' Bxefaiinfr' wb«n wrltlnr

GLASS

We carry the largest
stock of Greenhouse
Glass in New York.

We make a specialty
of I6x24s and can
make special prices.

; ^ SELECTED BRANDS IN FRENCH AND AMERICAN.

; HOLBROOK BROTHERS. 85 to 80 Beekman St., New York.

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Jul.! -':.', 1899.

The F-lorists' Exchknge.

741

LORD ^ BURNHAIVI CO.

Largest Builders »' Greenhouse Structures

And Manufacturers of Heating and Ventilating Apparatus

rinns and eHtlmatee furniHlieil on application
for Heating and ^'entilatinp Apparatus erected
complete, or for material only.

HiRheet awards at World's Fair.

Send 4 cents postage for catalogue of Patent
Iron Greenhoupe Construction.

Standard Hr t Water Healer in 4 sizes. Speci-
ally adapted for moderate rarges. We also
make Sectional Heaters for large ranges.
Highest Economy
Reasonable Prices

Send 5 cents poKtnpe to >'ew Y<prk Office for
latest catalogue o( Heating and Ventilating Appar*
atus.

Kstimates furnished for

CYPRESS GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

We Make Special (ireenhuuse

PUTTY

NEW YORK OFFICE :
ST. JAMES BUILDING, B'WAV AMD ZCth ST.

Price on application

GENERAL OFFICE AND WORKS:
IRVINGTON-ON-HUDSON, N. Y.

FOR GREENHOUSES

WATER

RICHMOND
HEATERS

STEAM

132 Sizes and Styles

150 to 7150 Sc|uare Feet Capacity.

CENTRE ST.,
NFW YORK.

RICHMOND STOVE CO.

NORWICH, CONN.

INTERNATIONAL HEATER CO.

W''^

^u

/»VA-.

237 WATER ST., NEW YORK
BOSTON, 47 UNION ST. CHICAGO, 86 E. LAKt ST.

l\Vk"R BOILERS '•> GREENHOUSES

Over SO years' •

Write for Catalogue.

Water Every Day in the Year for
Flowers and Lawns when . . .

Rider or Ericsson Hot Air Pumps

are used. Nearly 25,000 sold during the past 25
years. Prices reduced. Send to nearest office
for catalogue " X.'*

Rider=Ericsson Engine Co.,

22 Cortlaodt St., New York.
239 Franklin Street, Boston.

692 Craig St., Montreal. P.Q. I 22 A Pitt St.. Sydney, N.S.W.
Tenlente-Rey 71. Havana, Cuba.

86 Lake Street, Chicago.
40 N. 7th St., Phlladelphlft

THOS. W. WEATHERED'S SONS,

HomiinuuraiEcisuiimDiu

ESTABLISHED

.INI) MANUFACTUBHRs

E

and VENTILAT1N& APPARATUS,

Greenhouses, etc.erected complete of our

Patent Iron Frame Construction or of

Wood and Iron combiDed or Wood alone.

HOX-BHD SASH, FRAMES, &C.

IMPROVED SECTIONAL BOILER,

1«H9 Model. Fur Water or Steam Heating:.

A FEW POINTS CLAIMED FOR THIS BOILER.

Simplicity of construction; Sectional headers; Sec-
ilunal asti pli ; Maximum vertical circulation ; Mini-
um friction ; Direct or Indirect draft ; Smoke- hox on
out or liack; Hapldlty of water circulation; Easily
£i'|i';ined In every part; Grates on level with Are door
-opening; Greatest amount of holler surface expo&ed
to raulant heat; HeatlnK surfaces so arranged In flre-
bo.x that the hot gases must strike every part before
entering combustion chamber.

Also CONICAL BOILERS, seven sizes and SELF-FEEDINQ BOILERS, two
sizes for small conservatories.

Send 4 cents for Cnlnlotriie IJreeiiliouse Conslruction or Creenlioilse lientinte.

Office: 46 & 48 WARION ST.. (New Elm St.,) NEW YORK.

ICwkUOB tlM FlorlBts* Bxeh&nc* when wrltlnc.

SECTIONAL VIEW.

6i(EE|IH0DSE HEBTIIIIi HND VEHTILflTIHII,

Horticultural Architecture and Building.

pitcliing^^Clo

ESTABLISHED 1844.

233 Mircer Street, - NEW YORL

FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS.

NINETEEN SIZES.
Perfect Sash Raising Apparatns.

RosehouscB, GreenhouBCB, Etc., of Iroa
Frame Construction erected complet*
or the Structural Iron V^orls ship-
ped ready for erection.

Iron Frame Benches with ths
" Perfect Drainage Bench Til«"

•r &late Tops.

8EMD 4C. POSTAGE FOR H.l.VBTWtA.flEn CATALOGUE.

...THE...

Gorton Side Feed Boiler

SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR

GREENHOUSE HEATING.

YOU WANT THE BEST. WE HAVE IT.

Send for Catalogue and investigate for yourself.

GORTON & LIDGERWOOD CO.

96 Liberty Street, New York.

71 <Sun[n\efl)t

Telephone Conneelio

BOILBRS

Bis: BOILERS

Little BOILERS

Up to date BOILERS

FOR

GREENHOUSE HEATING

For partlonlara call on or address

DEAN BOILER CO., 73 Pearl St., BOSTON, MASS.

On Your Coal Bills

IF YOUR HOUSES ARE HEATED BY
A FURMAN BOILER.

Send for large Illustrated Catalogue,
Florists' Edition. Let us make you
an estimate FREE.

THEHERENDEENMFG.GO.

Home Office:

59 Fay St., Geneva, N. Y.

New England Office:

120 High St., Boston.

Mention paper.
Mention th« Florlits' Excbange when writing.

742

The Florists' Exchttnge.

July 22, 1899.

CHOICE F^LOIWER SKEDS-

Traae

pkt.

Bellis Perennis, Mammotbmtx..|U 35

" '■ Longfellow 25

" " Snowball 25

Cineraria, prize strain, nilx« (1 5U

C^iilceolavia Griindltlora, raised... .50
C'yclaiiiPii Glgftiiteum. separate or
mixed, lOU seeds, 90c.; lOOO seeds, $S.

Trade
pkl. Oz.

Miauonette. Macbet fO.IO |0.40

DetiftDCe 15 .60

Mrosotis Alnestrla 25

Palualrls 25

Primula SioeneU, fine mxd. 50
Pansy, superb mixed, l-16oz ,50c. ;oz.. $7
flue mixed. ^ oz,. 50c. ; oz., fS 50.

LILIUM HARRI3II-NOW Ready.

5 7 iDOhes ner 1000, $15.00 7-9 Incbes pt-v luOO. JW.OO

Trade List oii application.

W. C. BECKERT, Seedsman, - - - Allegheny, Pa.

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SPECIALTY:

Floral Metal
Designs j^j*

Specialty : Wheat Sheaves.

specialty:
Prepared J* j^
Cycas Leaves.

A. HERRMANN,

. . . WRITE FOR CATALOGUE.
404, 406, 408, 410, 412 East 34th Street,
NEW YORK CITY.

Manufacturer of Metal Floral Designs

Importer and Dealer In Florists' Supplies.

U^ntlnn th« Flnrlntd" Rxohnnee when wrltinr

PRIMROSES

Ready in August, 50,000. Orders hooked now. The finest laritr-HDwerini? fringed
varieties grown. Singlep, named. $3 50 per 100 ; $20.00 per 10(10. Doubles, $4 OO per 110 ;
$35.00 per 1000. Strictly cash prices. Exirasadded to help pay eipreesfge.

V.Z'rZe.? JOHN F. RUPP, SHIREMANSTOWN,PA.

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HOW TO GROW CHRYSANTHEMUMS

82 pages, well illustrated. A practical compilation of matter contributed by many of the
leading expi rts of the day. By far the best work on ihis sul ject ever written. It contains
instructions tor each month in the year, also chapters on Training, Diseases, Seid Saving, etc.

Published by AMERICAN QARDENINQ, 133 Liberty Street, New York.

Mention the Florleta' gxchance when anting

AIMCr>l/^AM DC?AI TTX/ Bridesmaid, Perle, Bridp, Snnset, Meteor,
AfVlfcKI^ArN tJtiAU I Y MorBan,Te8tout,Meraiet,

, La France, Nlphe-
tod, KalBerin. 3, 3^ and 4 inch.

AS ARA6 S PLUMOSUS, all sizes. SMILAX. FIELD-
GROWN CARNAfilNS. MA IE LOUISE VIO ETS

A. S. MAG BEAN, Lakewood, N. J.

Kxrhnnef wVn^n

5000 BEGONIA REX also OTHER POT PLANTS

Per 100

AbntlloD, var. trailing. 3 in $6.iio

Begonia, Hex, assorted, 2}4 in 4 00

" named 6 00

" Tuberous. 2)4 in 500

Lemon Verbenas, 2}4 in 3.00

Salvia, 2^4 in 4 00

ImpatlenaSuItani, 2)4 in 3.00

PrlmioseChinr se,extiaflne8lraiQ,2!.4 'D- ■i.CO

GERAMUMS. penoo

Assorted $1.50

Mixed 125

Mars. Happy Thought 3 0O

Mrs. Pollock 2.0O

Mr?. Parker 4.00

Silver Leaf 1.50

Hose Scented 1.50

M me. Salleroi 1.25

Freak of Nature 4.00

Ivy 1.60

Per 100

Knglish Ivy, ato3 ft 5.00

Vnrb^nas, 2)4in 2.00

Manettia Bicolcr, Sin 6 00

GERAISIVHS. PerlOO

Assorted, 2H in., $4.00perlOO; 3M in *6.00

Mme. Salleroi, 2in 2.00

Sweet Scented, Mrs Pollock, Pansy, 2)4 in- *W
Mrs. Parker. 2M in 6.00

OTJTTTE«^<3-S.

PerlOO

Abutllon, var. trailing $2.00

Begonia, Rex 2 00

" Incarnata Gigantea 2.C0

'* Flowering 3.00

ImpatlensSultanI 2.00

Manettia Blcolor 2.00

Lemou Verbenas 1.50

TERMS, CASH OR C. O. D.

GREENE & UNDERHILL, WATERTOWN. N. Y.

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Souv. de Cnrnot
Itleteor

From 3 Inch pots,
$3.00 per 100.

Catherine I^Ierinet
DiicheHN of Albany

NiphetOH The Briile Bon Silene

Suusei Briileniii ' id I. a France

From 3 Incli pots, *7.00 per lui.

!^ouT. de Woottou
K. A. Victoria

From 3 Inch pots,
J8 00 per 100

Perle des Jardius
Pnpa i*oiitier

^V,

".')

^^HRYSAIVTHEMUMS.

ND PRICES SEE ISSUE OF JULY 15th.

~^J9

STRONG It*. ■"" I ^ . \l' ^t^J.^ HEALTHY

PLANT IVlai. Louise Violets stock

Price, from 2".; incli pots, S3. 00 per 100; $2.5.00 per 1000.
C Ml II A V Strong plants, from 2'4 inch pots, $2.50 per 100.

^ '^" ^ ^ ^ ' 120.00 per 1000.

NEW TRADE tlST ON AI»I»I,ICATIOP(.

WOOD BROS.,

Fishkill, N. Y.

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HflLHI LEIIVES

AND

Leoco(tioe Sprays

FOR SPRING AND SUMMER USE

Write for prlceB to

HARLAN P. KELSEY,

Buiiii'ng'." Boston, Mass.

Mention fhe morlete' gxohftnge when writing.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

Largest Stock in The Country.

All goods up-to-date and of superior quality.
Write US for prices and other information.
Our new Catalogue sent on application to
the trade only.

NEW CAPE FLOWERS!

Price on Application.

H. BAYERSDORFER Sl CO ,

60, 52, 54. 66 N. Fourth St.. PHILADELPHIA. PA.
Mention the IHorletfl' Exchange when writing.

I ACT PAI I ChryHaothemuniB, from
LAO I l/MLL. 2^ Inch potB, fz.W per lOO.
^^^■^^^^^M^^^ BerginanD, Major BonDaffoD.

Ivory. Geo. W. Chllds. PlDk Ivory, Mrs. Whtlldln,

Nlveus, Mrs. H. RolilnsoD. Philadelphia.
Smilax, from 2 Inch pole. 12.00 per 100; JIS per 1000.
Cosmos. Klondike, from :; Inch pota, 50c. per doz.
Ampelopiils Veitrhll, strong. 4-lncb pot plantB,

11.50 per doz.; $10 00 per 100.
DracKH 't ludi visa, strong plants, 4-lncb pots, |2.00

per doz,; $12.00 per 100.
Aeparagus Spreniceri. from 2^ In. pota, .Wc. doz.

C.EISELE, I Jth&JeffersonSts. Phila.Pa.

Mention the Florlgta' E?xchange when writing.

PTERIS &ERROLATA VOLUTA.

Our stock of FERNS this season is larger and
ill better shape than ever, while the assortment is
the best we ever offered.

Now is a food time to lay in a supply for
Fall and Winter use, the plants are all open
frame-grown and are well hardened, and in prime
condition to ship.

Inch
pots.

AdlanlumCuDeatum 'Z

" ' Tarlegatutn 2

HORTICULTURAL

Correspondence
Invited

AUCTIONEERS

CLEARY & CO.,

60 VESEY STREET, NEW YORK.

Mention tlie Florists' Exchange wben writing.

" GrandlcepB.

Farleyense

GractlUmnm.. .

Le Grand!
Pubescena
Tenerum .

Wlegandl.

*' Fortnosum 3

" Lathonal 3

" Caadatum 3

'* Dol>«brlfornals. 8

Aapldlum THns.lmenBe. . . 2
Bleohnum BrH/.lliense ...2

" RnbraflO 2

Cyrtomlum F^lcatum 2^

Davallla FiJIenslB M»,ii>r., 2
" '* PlDn:(>Aa2

" Pentaphylla 2

Strlcta 2M

Dldymochlaena Trunca-
tula 2M

Per
ll»'.

13 50

3 50
6 00

4 00
15 00
20 00
40 00

5 00
15 00
12 00

3 50

5 00
8 00

15 00
8 00
15 00
10 00
10 00

6 00

3 50

4 00
500

12 00

12 00

8 00

4 00

4 00

30 00
30 00

35 00

40 00

30 00
40 00

50 00
30 00
35 00
40 00

3500
35 00

iDCb
pots.
Dlctyogramma Japonlca. 3
GymDogramma Sal-

phnrea 2

Doodla Aapera HultlSda. 2^
Lastrea Arlstata Varle-

gata 2

Laetrea Chryaoloba 214

Opaca 2H

LomarlaOlbba 2>4

Mlcrolepla Hlrta Crlatata 2^
3
" " •' 4

BlBplda 2!4

Nephrodlum Hlrtlpes 21.4

Nephrolepls Ex alt a ta
Bostonlenals 2

Per Per

VM. lOUO.

J8 00

4 00

4 00 {35 00

NephroleplsCordataCom.
pacta

Neptirolepls Pectlnata.
Onyclilam .Japonlcum, . . . 2!>4
Poly.tlchum Coreaceum. 21.4

" Setosum 2t4

Poly podium Aureuna '.iU

Pterls Adlantnldes 2^4

4 00
4 00
4 00

4 00
6 00

10 00
15 00

5 00

4 00

6 00
25 00
40 00

5 00
10 00
20 00
15 00

4 00

6 00
6 00
4 00
3 00

35 00
35 00
35 00
35 00
50 00

40 00
3500

75.00

40.00
90 00

35 00
50 00
50 00
35 00
25 00

Inch Per Per
pota. 100. lOCO.

2)4 $3.50 530 00

3 6 00 50 00

Cretica Albo llneata 2^ 3 50 30 00
3 6 00

Pterls Argyrsea.

. 2!4
. 2!4

6 15 00
. 2M 3 50
6 00
3 50

3 50

4 00
4 00
3 00
3 50

3 00

4 00
3.50

•* " 9Iagnl0cs

" " Mayll.,..

" Hastata

" Intemata

" Leptophylla 2

" Nemoralls 2

" Ouvrardl Zii

•• Sleboldl 2!4

" Serrnlata 254

" Volnta (.New) 2^

'* ** Ciistata 214

" *' '* Nana

Compacta 2H- 3.50

*' Blaarlta Argentea

(New) 2M 6 00

" Tremula 2i4 3 50

" " Smltlilana(Scarce)2^ 4 00

" Victoria 2 4 00

" WImaettI (Mew) iH 4 00

Sltoloblam Clcatarlnm ... 25^ 600

Selaglnella EmlUana ... . 2 4 00

....3 6 00

Wildenowl. .. 3 6 00

30 00

30 00
30 00
35 00
35 00
25 00
30 00
25.00
35 00
30 00

30.00

30 00
35 00
30 00
35 00

35 00

For a full line of DECORATIVE PLANTS and other SEASON.VBLE STOCK see our current QDARTERLY TRADE LIST of nhllh
a copy will be mailed on application, if you have failed to receive one.

HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. ^^^

We are a straight shoot and aim to groto into a vigorous plant.

A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS. NURSERYMEN. SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL.

V)L. XI. NO. 30

NEW YORK, JULY 29, 1899.

One Dollar Per Tear

BERMUDA=QROWN FREESIAS S5I?i\

QUALITY.

LILIUM HARRISIl ruul"'^"
BERMUDA BUTTERCUP OXALIS

NEW WINTER.
FLOWERINQ ROSE

MAID OF HONOR

We bave a flee stock of this new winter flowerlug rose, wlilch is an improved Bridesmaid, with ail tbe fjnod
Qualltlee of that favorite variety ; added to which. It la a much freer bloomer, its particular merit lying In its free-
blooming qualUies. It Is a trifle darker In color, if auytbiug, and stems are very ptirt" and wiry.
!StroDg plautt^, 3!^ iuch poiH, 915.00 per lUO.

l^y ^\-w w-v lA -mT C\ %. /IMA Tbis vailety, while not new, has recenHy attracted considerable attea-
l_l|l IIh \ l-w/\ I r i\oa, and Is coQSldered by many one of the luott valuable wlnter-
\J yj Mj mJ M^ l.\ \J £m. M. L/ flowering rosee now grown. It -^oes best In a temperature tbat tirows

fine KrideBiiiaifl. Under favorable conditions. Its shapely hlooins
are often as large as Ainericnu Beauty, and aie borne on ttrong, heavy canes. ailtT as reede. When well
grown. It Is of exquiblte color— cb-'ll-plnk, shading to creamy flesh on outer petals. This rose has been grown
quite largely lu the vicinity of Wjisbmgton. where it ba^ been received wub great favor. It Is a favorite with
both grower and retailer and commands the hljihest prices of any Tea rose.

:^troi)ff plnntN, '.i^ incli pots, SlU.UU per lUO.
We also offer a fine stock of I'EIM.E. METEOR. BRIDE, BRIDES».>1AID, and PRESIDENT
CARXUT. Stroiie pluui-<, 3>^ iuch pots, $.^.U0 per lUU.

HYDRANGEAS.

We hdive left a few more tubs of the large plants that we bave been advertising. Can offer them as long as un-
sold at S>5,00 each. These plants are just coming Into idoora and beginning to bhow color, and will be la One
shape for a month or six weeks. Fine for seashore trade. Only a few more left.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

We are about sold out of Chrysatithemums, but can still supply the following choice sorts :
We would call part'cular attention to Mile. Lucie Faure, Pres. Graliiiiii, Mrs. O. P. Basseit. <J.
J. VVarreo, N. C S. Jubilee. Mine, (■eorgeii Bruant and Julia bcaraiuanza, of which wc have
large stocks. Quantities of rest of the varieties offered are more or iess limited.

Mrs. F. A. Constable «'^.5 00 per 100

Polly KoNe, Mine. tieor«e» Bruant, iSurpasiite Amiral. Mine. A. Brun 'ZO 00 per 1 OU

Mile. Lucie Faure, (*..*. Warren, Pride, Mine. Kerlat, N. C. ». Jubilee,

Robt. Owen, Jr., Julia Scnranianza 15 00 per 100

Pres. <Jr.>ham. Mrs.O. P. BaHMelt 6 00 per 100

MrH.H. WeekH, Autumn Glory. AuHtralian Gold, Quito, Mrs. C. II. Peirce,

Boundless ?»now. Black. Hawk, Frank Hardy 5 00 per 100

J. H. Woodford 4 00 per 100

Modesto, Minerva, Mutual Friend, Eusene Dailledouze 3 00 per tOO

Wh-:re selection of varieties Is left to ui. we will supply at $3.00 per 100, and will Include many of the above
llgli-prlced sorts which we may have In surplus.

F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown=on=Hudson, N. Y.

Mention the Florlats' Eichange when writing

•7^7? invitation

To VISITORS to and from the

^ CONVENTION ^

WE extend to one and all a cordial invitation to
visit the Rose Hill Nurseries and see the
GRANDEST and HANDSOMEST stock of
HOME-QROWN PALMS in AMERICA in all
SIZES and all VARIETIES, also of FERNS,
STOVE and QREENHOLSE PLAMS.

Before placing your orders, all we ask is, to
visit our Nurseries, and you will do the rest.

Trains every hour from Grand Central Depot.
Write, telephone or telegraph and our carriage
will meet vou.

SIEBRECHT & SON,

Telephone, No. 151

NEW ROCHELLE. N.Y.

Fveiym forme CHOWFUanflUPTflllFii

A RA8E CHANCE FOB "W

ORCHID GROWERS

A LARGE SHIPMENT OF

Oncidiuffl Varicosum Rojsiersii '^^^^f^^^<^-

O ing all tlu'ir native vigor,

lias just reached us in pi'ifeet condition. This Orchid is undoubtedly one of
the most profitable commercial varieties grown. It throws three foot stems
hearing as many as 170 blossoms of a rich, golden-yellow, two inches and over in
diameter and can be successfully grown either on blocks of wood, in pots, or in bas-
kets and flowered in .January and February in a. night temperature of 5.5 to 60 degrees.
The plants we offer will average three to six and more leads; five to ten
bulbs, many with foliage and our price until sold, is as follows ;

$1.25 each; $12.00 per doz.; $75.00 per 100.

This cau^be coasidered a rare opportunity, to secure a supply of this valuable
Orchid at such prices. It is seldom indeed a shipment reaches New York in such
splendid condition.

If you have been disappointed either as to Quantity or Quality in your order for

BERMUDA HARRISIl or L,ONGIFL,ORU9I,

REMEnBER WE CAN SATISFY ALWAYS.

CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO.

342 WEST 14th STREET, ^r/fte.* N.Y. CITY.

Importers, Exporters and Growers' Agents ot SEEDS, BULBS and PLANTS.
Mention the FIorlstB* Exchans* when writing.

WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR

SCARCE GERANIUMS!

Fine Strong Plants from 3 Inch Pots.

Having finished planting

offer the following

SI. 50

25 TROUBADOUK
20 ANNIBAL
12 LA FAYETTE
12 LOUIS ROZE
20 THEO. THENLEE
18 PIERRE LOTI
4 JEROME K. JEROME

our Stock Geraniums for next season's propagating, we
surplus of new varieties at the uniform price of

per Dozen; SI 0.00 per 100.

15 iMIDSUMMEK

10 MAEt}. DE LA COSTA

50 PREDICTION

50 MME. B. JAMET

40 NAGUS MENELIK

18 LOHENGRIN

10 TURTLES SURPRISE

20 THESEE
10 SULLY
18 OMPHALE

7 VINCENNES

6 MME. HOSTE

8 MAZARIN

9 ALFRED DE MUSSET

The Following at S8.00 per 100, from 3 in. pots:

MME. JAULIN cf-HDncncD FRANCES PERKINS

GRANVILLE VE.fi. SCHROEDER SURPRISE

GERTRUDE PEARSON L'AUBE SILVER QUEEN

REMEMBER!

Wo have the Largest, Finest and Best Selected
Stock ot GERANIUMS in the World. All the Latest
Novelties and the Largest Line of Standard Sorts
in Existence. .....

UentlOD the FlorUu* Bzctiaiv* wbeo writing.

iMiLLD 1 1 THE COTTAGE GARDENS, Queens,N. Y.

iftPiPTimmrM^ ' C. W. WARD, Manager.

C. W. WARD, Manager.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when wrttlng.

744

Thb F=L0RISTS' EXCHKNCe.

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flU BEYPER'S GLBZIIIB POINTS

60c. per 1000 ; $2.75 for 5000.

DiWCV ELLIOTT'S SPECIAL BLENDED
TAIIJI MIXTURE, oomprising all the
ehoiee.st named varieties. Trade packets,
50c and $1.00; oz., §8 W.

TRIMARDEAU, white, yellow, purple, light
blue, black, striped, browu-red, Lord Bea-
i-onsfield, fac/h color, trade pkt., 25c. ; oz.,S2.

PANSY

MlfiNONETTE

NEW YORK MARKET,

the finest strain f r
exhibition, trade pkt., 50c. ALLEN'S DE-
FIANCE, trade pkt., 25c. ; oz., $1. MACHET,
select stock, trade pkt., lOe. ; oz. 40c.

I MASTICA

FOR GLAZING, per gallon, $1.25; case (G gallons)
MASTICA MACHINES, $1.00 each.

$6.75.

i WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, 56 Dey St., New York. I

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=NEW CROP.
S. & W. Co.'s

Non Plus Ultra.

The richest mixture ever sent out,
and coDiatnlig the Blotched aod
Giant varellea In greateet pro-
portion ; very effective.

Per packet low aeeds. 25 cts ;
per yu ounce, 75ct8.; per ounce, f4.50.

Superb :>Iixture of tbeOdler, Cassler
and BuKUot St ruins, unsurpaseed.
Per lUt'O seeds, 50 cie.; per H ounce. fl.OO;
per ounce, $6.0(1.

TriniHrdeau or Ginnt Pnnsies. Beau*
tlful class uf vlporoue, compact growth,
flowers of an enorraoua size. Per pkt., 25c.;
per >i ounce, 5o ctB.; per uunce, $3.50.

For varieties In sepaiate colore, also
tlone on Dutch, Frerch or Btrniuda
send for our 1899 bulb Catalogue.

luota-
Julba,

STUMPP & WALTER CO., Seedsmen, 50 Barclay St., N. Y. J

U^nttitn fh* inr»r»"t«' R«^hnnir«» whA

I PLANT SEED CO.

« Wholesale Mercliants. *

Mt^ntlon the Florists' Exchange when writing.

BOBBIHK & PTKIHS.

Dutch Bulbs

French Bulbs

Japan Bulbs

Boskoop Nursery Stock . . .
French Seedling Nursery Stock

Write us for prices.

RUTHERFORD, N.J.

Mention the Florlita' Ezchanxe when writing.

PRIMROSE AND PANSY SEED

CHINESE r U I ;>! K OSE -The finest large flower-
lug frlnf,'ed varieties grown; not at all like the
cheap Imported seed. Special packet of thirteen
(Id) varieties, single and double, mixed, 400 seeds,
*1.0Ui half packet, 5Uc.

GIANT PANSY— The very best mammoth var-
ieties to be had ; no finer ever offtred ; larger and
belter this season than ever; all the seed plants
critically selected. Packet »5(J0 seeds, $1.U0 i
half packet, 3Uc.

PRIMUIjA obc. grand. Rosea; the flnest of the improved obconlcas; large, clear rose. 1000 seeds, 50c,
A packet of the new Forget-me-not "Jewel" added to every order.

STRICTLY CASH PRICES.

JOHN F. RUP?, SHIREMANSTOWN. PA.

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ALLEN'S DEFIANCE

MIGNONETTE

2000 ShEDS.

1 Grown under glass, from special selected spikes, for florists" use.
1 None genuine unless my signature is across the face of each packet.

3 $1.00 per packet.

CHARLES H. ALLEN, Floral Park, N. Y. |

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f ....Bulbs, Plants

I OF ALL KINDS.

I HULSEBOSCH BROS.,

I ENGLEWOOD, N. J.

M^'Htlnn thp PlnrlotF' Kxchans" when wrltlne.

ALM

C§^&^^^^

FRESH

5 .":'ON.HAItD

^"loo; 1:1000 isooo

jaraaunSprenKerii f l.OO |6.00 I15.0O

, -rypha AuBtralis 15 5.0O 13.50

Pho-uix Caiinriensis... .50 3.5(1 12.00

Reclinata 75 5 00 13.50

Areca I.uleBcens 75 5.00 13.50

Latanla Borbon.rn 50 2.50 6.0O

ChamtpropB Huniilis RobuBCa. .50 4.00
LIvistonaRotundifolia 2.25 20.00

J. L. SCHILLER, 404 E. 34th St. New York.

Mention the Plorleti' Exchanice when wrltlnK

^'^^^FREESIAS^TRUE WHITE»*^

Very choice well cured bulbs of FRCESIA TRUE REFRACXA AL,BA,

from our own grower. Vellow flowers have beeu uurefuUy rogued out of the stock. _

CHOICE SIZE AND FIRST QUALITY. Write for prices and samples. j^

id FRENCH BULBS "^'"'"^'"""y

HARRISII?.!;!

and largest Sizes

1 only reliible growers. We shall be pleased to submit

^ H»[Di)leH and prices which we promipe will show beat values. First early Roman ^^

"^S Hyacinths, Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora.&c.are now being shipped to our cu&tomers. W_

3 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE,

CHICAGO. 84.86 Randolph St.
, NEW YORK. 14 Barclay Street

MentloD the Florlsta' Bxchanre when wrUlng

NEW CROP PANSY SEED Now Ready.

In our 'Special Illustrated Pnnsy Circularjust iesued wel-st

.j^MfUi.. over loo disliuct Colors, Blends and Strains,

^■HMnSba^^^ IncIadInK all the Pioveltles iiy the pkt.. <>z. and li>.

^■§^■■^■1^^^^ Also a large list of other Seasonable Seeds for

^^^^^^^^^^BKtii Florists. It is the result of twenty-two years' experience

^^■I^^^^^^^^H^ with Pansies. Write for it.

^^^^^^^^r^ ^^ The " BESX THREE BLENDS FOR

^9 -ij^ FLORISTS," our own formulas:

; T jik 2632 -Kl. V. Giant Market Blend, pkt., 7 cts.

3O0O seeds, 50ot8.; 600U seeds, |1.IJU ; oz., $;.5'J.

2709 -Mew Buttercup Blend, flnest yellow mix-
ture, pkt.. Sets.; 1U(J0 seeds, 60018.; 6Ul'U seede, $1.20; oz., $3 01).
2710— PJ. Y. Fancy Show Blend, high frrade mix-
ture, pkt , lOcts.; lOUO seeds, 80 cts ; 6U0U seeds, $1.60 ; oz.. $4.
Special Offer ol Above.-IDOO seeds each. (3000
seeds), $1.00 : 20(IO seeds each, (611OO seeds). $1 .76 ; 6000 seeds each
13,0()ll seeds), $3 .5!); 1 oz. each, (3 ozs ), $9.00.

2736 -Grand Pansy Introduction Collec-
tion, sixty {6U) packets, each containing 125 seeds of dis-
tinct varieties (751)0 seeds in all), $1.75.
1781— CALCEOLARIA and I923-CINERARIA, each Extra Large Flowering,
either, pkt., 16cls.; trade pkts., SOcts. and $1.00.

3017— FRIMULA, N. Y. Spe'Mal Fh.rists' Blend, our own mixture of over 26 distinct
large flowering fringed and double ▼ trieties, besides latest novelties. Pkt. lOctfl.; trade pkt.,
SOctB.: 1000 seoils. ^- IHI. All the above delivered prepaid.

Hy.MillKETGIIPDfNERrsSSOCiam

39-41 Cortlandt St.
P.O. Box 3341

New York.

Mention the Florlet*' Exchange when writing

Sffi"LILIUMHARRISII

5-7 $45>oo per 1000 ; S5.00 per 100. 7-9 SSs.oo per 1000 ; S9.00 per 100.
9-II S170.00 per 1000; S20.00 per 100.

BERMUDA-GROWN LONGIFLORUM

Guaranteed 90 per cent, free from disease. Prices same as Harrisil.
Prices on all other bulbs and plants cheerfully given.

■E^rsisr. O. SOXXnf XO?^, Jersey Oity, Iff. J.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing. ■

McFADDEN'S SPECIALS!

^r.! ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS

ASPARAGUS SPREiGERI

3'i.5
Clumps.. ._

One year saved to anyone requiring ABparagus for
planting out fur Btrlngs. |.3.0U per iloz.; f;'J5.0U per lOU.

Just right for planting
In bed for cutting or

for r'-pottlng Into Itaskets. 4 Inch pote, f2.0O per Uoz ;

$15.00 per lUO. 5 Inch pot*. $3 00 per doz.; laJ.OO per 100.

Assorted. In beat varieties, $5.00
per 100; $40,00 per 1000.

DfieTny tCDMC Finest Btock in tbe country; l rge
DUOlUn rLlillO plants from bench. Canbegrown
into $2.00 and $3.00 plants for winter trade. $6.00 per
doz. Special price on lartje quantities. 2 Inch pots for
September delivery, $5 00 per iUO; $40.l»0 per 1000. Also
large stock of establlehed planta In pots and pane; send
for Price List.

nil I I IIIVDIIIDQ Splendid stock for Immediate
UBLLA LILT DULDO delivery. 3 to 4 Inch bulbs,
$4.00 per lOO; $15.00 per lOOlt; I to 6 Inch bulbs. $7 50 per
100; $60,00 per 1000; 6 Inches and over (Mammoth bulbs),
$10.00 per lOO.

SMtLL FERNS

BENARY'S PRIZE FLOWER SEEDS.

N0TE~Benarii*8 German Flotoer Seed^ are the highest grade known aiid have been awarded prizes, medals
and certificates all over the world.

PRIMULA SINKMSIS FIMBRI ATA. Ben-

ary'6 choicest selection, 250 seeds for $1.00.
PANSY, Benary's Non Plus Ultra, the richest mix-
ture ever sent out. Trade pkt., %\M\ \i oz., $5.00;
oz.. $lv; 00.

CINERARIA Hybrida Grandiflorn. Ben-
ary's large-flowered prize varieties, $1.00 per lOOO
seeds.

CALCEOLARIA Hybrida Grandiflora, Ben-
ary's splendid strain, $1 00 per trade pkt.

C£RII CDADCC saved at the United SUtes Exotic Nurseries. All the leading varieties. 50 cts. per trade
rcnn OrUIICO pkt. IVItxcd spores, sufficient for 3,000 plants, $1.00. postpaid.

CARNATIONS

PALMS, FERNS and ASPARAGUS ?o7„"a3e'-.?;!'fu"A''pV'-"''- ■""'>l-lc.altyp,e„aecan,orsea<l

Field-grown, only the best varieties. Send for Price List.

C.

t just published.

U. S. Exotic Nurseries

Telephone 10B Mllburn.

Mention the Florliti' Ex'Thanere when wrltlni.

Short Hills, N. J.

July 29, 1899.

Thb F=I-0RISTS' Exchhngb.

745

CATALOGUES RECEIVED.

J. M. Thokddrn & Co., New York— Whole-
.'Sale Trade List of Bulbs, etc.

Ellwanobr & BARRy, Rochester, N. Y.—
'Catalogue of Strawberries, Holland Bulbs, etc.

Dean Boiler Co., Boston, Mass.— Price List
jf Boilers, Steam and Hot Water.

James Viok's Sons, Rochester, N. Y.— Special
Wholesale Price List of Fall Bulbs; also List of
Vegetable Seeds.

McKellar & WiNTERsoN, Chicago.— Price
Liet uf Cut Flowers, Bulbs, Plants, Seeds, Sup-
I'lies, Etc.

Hknrv A. Dreer, Philadelphia— Wholesale
Prifc List of Bul()6, Plaritg, Ferns, Vegetable
iiHl Flower Seeds, Eic.

«

RAWSON'S

Arlington Tested Seeds"

Are DOW well known to some FLORISTS, we
want them known to all FLORISTS. Special
price list sent on application.

W. W. RAWSON & CO.

12 and 13 Faneail Hall Sq. BOSTON, MASS
Mention the Florists' Elichange when wrltlnc.

NLBSakd PLANTS

FOR GREENHOUSE AND GARDEN.
Fall and Spring Delivery.

C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer,

85 Dey Street, New York,
tfentlon the PIorlBts* Excbange when wrltlnii

RARE COLLECTED SEEDS

OF AMERICAN

Woody and Herbaceous Plants.

Ask for 1st and Discounts. '
PINEHURST NURSERIES,

)FTj KATZENSIEIN, Mgr. PINEHURST, N. C.

Vlentlon the Florists' Exchanf^e when wrltlns

LARD Riaii

Best ami Karliest

for forcing. Write for price to

MRS. I. W. KERSEY, Haywards, California.

Dali'odil Gardens, Alameda Co.

tfentlnn th^ FTnrlwfs' TTxp'hflng*' wh^n writing

PANSIES WORTH RAISING

: EXCELLENT SEED j J-J****** ^^^^' *1*>0
CASH WITH OKDER.

). SOLTAU i CO., Jersey City, N. J.

199 GRANT AVENUE,
itfontlon thA FlArlwta' KTr^hnne-f' wh*»n writing

ROEMER'S SUPERB prize PANSIES

The finest etralo of PaoslcB Id the World.

Introducer and Grower ol all the leading Novellies

Highest Award. International Exhibition Ham-
burg, 18y7. Catalogue free on application.

FRED. ROEMER, Seed Grower,

QUEOLINBURG. GERMANY.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrtOnn.

^^xxpANSY SEEDxxx

I If you want the finest large and fragrant
t'ansy Bowers try Woodbury's noted seeds.
Seven pkts. (TOUseeda) One assorted, SOc.

Kiiiest German and Olant flowers, French
train, blended or either separate, 21)00 seeds,
Uc; M 07,., $1.00; OZ-, $4.00. List free.

)AVID B. WOODBURY, Pansy Specialist,

SOUTH PARIS, MAINE.

|ifeiltIon the Florists' Rxchange when writing.

Se'iHr. * F"" HANDLING COLLECTIONS
e.e^" h%rel FoR SECURING REPORTS. . . .

FOR INFORMATION WRITE

THE NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOAhQ OF TRADE,

C. S. LOUER. Sec'y. /7l Broadway, New York.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

CALIFORNIA-GROWN

BULBS

Send for our Special Trade List.

CAL'FORNA NURSERY COMPANY,

NILES, CALIFORNIA.

Men Hon thA Pl.iriwt*' Rxohnna-t- wht»n wrtftn*

SURE CROP MUSHROOM SPAWN

$8.00 per 100 lbs.
Pamphlet How to Grow Mttnhroonv*, 10c.

CUCUMBER AND TURNIP SEEDS

SPECIAL PRICES TO DEALERS.

WEEBER & DON. Seed Merchants & Growere.
114 Ctmiiihers St., NP:w YOIiK.

Mention th« Florists' Exchantce when wntxua

Established IS76.

iNOORPORiTKD 1890

COXSEEDCO.

Wholesale Seedsmen

34Gan8evoort St.,

NEW YORK.

Mention the IHot^sti' Rxchansre when wrltlns

411, 413, 4l5,Sansome St.,

SAN FRANCISCO.

S SPECIAL SEEDS 5

2 For the FLORIST am) GARDENER. *

■ Sand for Wholesale Catalogue. . . ■

■ JOHNSON & STOKES, S

■ 217-219 Market St., Philadelphia. ■

Meiiiii.ri tn.. Flitrlef Exobange when wrttlnw |

CARYOTA URENS'

(Fish tail palm.) Fresh seeds ripening now,
75 ct8. per 100 seeds prepaid Cash with order.
3 eta. will (ret a postal m ney order for the
amount. Addrees

ALBERT R. LANGWITH,

DONINGUEZ, No. 17. - CERRO. HABANA, CUBA.

vtentton the PInrlnte' KTohanee when wrltina

\ MICHEL PLANT - \
\ -^^BILB CO. \

■ ST. LOUIS, mo. ■

M H

Mention the Florists' Exch&nse when wrltlnc

FRESH SEEDS, 1899 CROP

Cryptoineria Jnponlra, Japan araucaria, trade

pkt. , 25 ct9 ; 10 0 BcedB, %-Z.m.
KlesnuH, trade pkt, iScts.; 1000 seeds , t2.00.
Calccolarfn llybrlda (^randiflorn, Benary's

Prlie Strain, trade pKl., Siicia.; 'OOti seeds, 75 cLs.
C'ineriiria llybrlda GrandiHorn, Beiiary's

Prize Strain, trade pkt .25 cts ; 1000 a edB,';5et8.
Primula CliinenfliH Fitnb. l>fiznniea, Benary's

Prize Strain, trade pkt.. iScta.; 1000 seeds, f 1.50.
l*anMy. Benary'a Noo Plus Ultra, trade pkt.. 2c cts.;

oz., f 4 00, (JASU WITH Order.

SHELLROAD GREENHOUSE &SEEDCO.. Grange. Md.
M**ntlnn th» FInrlHls' Exchange when writing.

I

MARKET AND FANCY STRAINS.
New Crop Seed Ready Now.

The leading varieties to date, wlien
riciiness of colors and large size are
required. As growers, and Isnowing
every strain of note in cultivation, we
can simply recommend our PANSIES as
unequaled.

Trade Packages of either Ptrain iil
ONE DOLLAR EACH. Full directions
how to sow and grow pansies with every
package.

DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, Needham, Mass

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlnf.

ROSES CHEAP

Strong healthy plants out of 3 Inch and 4 Inch potH, nt S5.0U per 100:

Pride, Bridssmaid

<'EL1NE FORKsTIKIt

Clt^ibinoLa Kran(;k

("LoTHILDE SllUl'KRT

Dl:<ii. db Brabant

Etoile db Lyon
Hermosa
La France
La MARtiUE
Little Whitb Pet

Mmk- Camille
Mmb. C. Tkstout
Maman Cociiet
Meteor
Merville Graham

Marib Guillot

PAtiUERETTE

Pink Sodpert

Souv. DE Jean Cuabaud

Yellow Sodpeet

Stronff healthy plants from 4 inch pots, at 9S.00 per 100;

Climbing Kaisbbin Aro. Victoria Ferdinand Betal Markciial Niel Souv. dc Pres. Carnot

THE ELIZABETH NURSERY COMPANY. Elizabeth, N.J.

URGE
FLOWERING

BRILIIINT
COLORS

THE JENNINGS STRAIN.

Is considered by many Florists as the leading
American strain to date. Stock was never
tiner, the season beinsr fnvorable for the finest
crop of seed ever raised.

Finest mixed in great variety of colors*
Pkt., $1.00; H ounce, $3.00; 1 ounce, $5 00.
Finest White, Blue. Black and Yellow, in
separate colors, 60 cts. per pkt. Postpaid by
mail. Ca h with order.

i. B. JENNIHGS,'^£l4?' Southport, Gonii

Grower of The Finest Pansies.
Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing.

SEED

PANSIES

SEED

Roeiner*s JSiiperb Prize Pansies, Improved
strain, new crop, ready now. My own growing.

This mixture Is saved from the very flnest selected
plants of all leading novelties; wlthoutdoubt the flnest
strain In the market to-day. Mixed, ner pkt. of S-iOO
seeds. $1.00; J^ oz.. $150; H oz., $2.75; I oz., $5.00;
white, yellow, black and violet-blue. In separate colors,
same price. CASH WITH ORDER.

PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa.

<Jrowcr of extra fltie Pnneics.

IMantH rcndy 8epl. l.'Sth.

Mention the FloiistB* Exchange when wrltlnc.

Orders booked now for Spring delivery.
These are not bought in optm market
In Yokohama, but are collected under
our own supervision and are of the
first quality. Prices on application.

SUZUKI & IIDA,

I I Broadway, NEW YORK.

MAIN OFFICE. 3 Nakamura, YOKOHAMA, JAPAN.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writln».

Largefloweted Knglish;

^ oz., $3.50.

Trade pkt.. 60c.

CINERARIA CYCLAMEN PRIMULA PANSY

Large U. Splenoens. Holker's Best, Kolker's Giant.

Pure white, lUO s., 7.ic. Moz.,$3.5'); ,^oz. $1.26; $5.00 oz.: % oz., 90 ote.
Rose, Red. etc., 100s. 65c. Trade Pkt., 26c. Trade Pkt., 26c.

AUGUST RULKCR & SONS, 5* Dey St., New York.

Mention the Ktnrlsin' Kxr-haniit- whpn

FREESIA REFRAGTA ALBA

Size % inch diameter and up, $3.00 per 1000
Size y, inch diameter and up, 5.00 per 1000

If the smaller bulbs are planted this month they will produce just as many
and as large flowers as tlie larger bulbs.

CHARLES AINMANN, 7th Ave., Cor. 120th St., New York.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

SEEDS WE OFFER!

We do not praise them
as the BEST hut we
say TRV XHEM.

PANDANUS UTILIS fresh, guaranteed 200-

August. Vl Beeds, 25 cte.; 100 seeds, 11 50; 1000
seeds, $10.50 ; delivered.

SMILAX SEED J';,f,'iVed.'-^o='»-;"'-*2 60;

FRFF^IA ^FFn pubk white. Oz. 25 cts.;
rnccoiM ocQU ib,$2 50. hybrids, oz..

15 cts.; lb., $1.50 ; delivered.

PAI PFni ARIA HTBRIDA, true grandlflorn.
v>ni.ucui-nnin ^^^^^.^^ 25 ote. RUGOSA,
shrubby. Packet, 25 cts.

PINFRARIA HTBRIDA, Prize Blooms, all

"""■"""'" colors. Packet of about 600 seeds.
25 cts. NANA, Prize Blooms, all colors. Packet
t>[ about 501) seeds, 25 cts.
PVPI AMFN GIGANTECni, choicest strain, pure
uiui-niiit.n ,,,[,|(g white dark eye. rose, blood-
red : any color separate. 100 seeds 65c.; 500 eeed«,
$3.00. Mixed sorts, 100 seeds, 50c.; .MO seeds, $2.
PRIMULA SINENSIS FIMBRIATA. Whitt.
r iiiifiuun ^g^j^ rose, blue, seoarnte or mixed.
100 seeds, 20 cts ; 1100 seeds. J1.50.
pAjUCjrC Wonders in color and size. The very choicest sorts of French, Scotch and
■ i-iiiviii.v> German strains, mtied. ICOU seeds, 25 cts.; 60u0 seeds, $1.00. In separate sorts
or colors: Bugnot, Gassier, Odier. TrimardeHii, white, blue, red, bronze, black, yellow,
striped, auricula florse, 1000 seeds, 25 cts.; 6100, $1 00.

BULBS) FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA, ag-i.^ inch dlRraeter, per 100, 40 ct=.;
Kellvery > per IIWI. $3.00. H-lj inch diameter, per IW), $G0 Cts. ; per 1000, J4 75.
Intludeil. \ BFRMIIKA BUTXlCRCUP OXAI.IS, large, llil. »1 00 ; 1000, J7.50.
LlLIUM HARUISII, 5-7, per lUO, $4 50 ; 7-9. per luO, 89 00

Al'<;iTS4X, French Uyaolutlis, NarclssuB, C'allas.

I'.\M)ANCK UTILIS.

H. H. BERGER & CO., '"""s-'^' 47 Barclay St., N.Y.

Mention tb« FtorUtf* Exchange when writing.

746

Thb F=i-ORISTS* ExcHKNCe.

Rate 1 ft centB Der line (8 wordfl), each Insertion.
cSb'^th or^d^^'rh'iB me Vll^ only to BUuatlon
wanted advertleements and w»ien aet 60 Id wl^out
dlaplay. Display advertlaementa »1.00 per Incti When
letters are to be addressed la our care add 10 ctB. to
tover expense of forwarding.

CITUATION wanted by florist, single, 28; 8 years'
^ experience; cut flowers, plants; references.
Private or commercial. Address Flowers, Carlisle.
Pa. ^

CITUATION wanted by youDR man, 21, good all
'^ around florist, 6 years' experience In ECneral
(rreenhouse work. Address B. K.. care Florists
Excbanee

WANTED sltuatlun. A jjood up-tn-date all-
round Uorist desires a permanent position;
extensive exnerlenc", strictly temperate, good
references. D. Hunaker, KnoxvUle. Tenn.

AN EXPERT florist. 1* years' experience in the
wholesale baatnees, formerly manager of floral
department In large department store, capable of
doing reoorttng work, traveling salesman fur seed,
bulb or florists supply house, desires a situation at
any of the above; blghPH' references can be fur-
nished as to character, abitity. e'c. AddresP Percy
Thorley. General Delivery. Brooklyn P. O.. N. Y.

HELP WIHTED

Bate SI per Inch. No adv. less than 50o.

W^ ANTED

Young single man for general greenhouse
work; state wfltres wanted with board.
H. SCHOELZEL,
537 Fulton St.. Union Hill. N. J.

1!V ANTED.

Immediately, single man.Gennan preferred, acquainted

In nursery buBlnees ; $25 per uiontli wltb board. AddreBB

V. A. VAKJICEK ISIIRSERIES,

Newport, R. I.

WANTED^

Good all around man on commercial nlacetoprop-
aaute roses, general greenhouse stock and to take
care of the houses. Must be sober, reliable and
wllllnB to do general work about the place. Steady
place for the right man : state wages and reference.
J. E. J ACKSSON. finlneeville* Gn.

WANTED.

Middle aged single man, German preferred : one
who knows how to KTow vegetabk"* and can care for
hnrae. A steady place, goad hum<', with luom and
board. II. I., c.ire l-'hirlelo' Exchange.

W^ ANTED.

At once, two strictly sober, industrious and
honest men; carnations, palms, roses, etc.,
grown. State wages wanted, with board.

ERNST NIT3CBE, Dallas, Texas.

SEEDSMAN WANTED.

Good salary and steady position for a man
(German preferred) who understands the busi-
ness and has a connection among the market
gardening trade around New York City.
Apply by letter.

9IARKHX GARDE^HRt

care Florists' £xctaans:e.

WANTED^

A single young man on a commercial place
near New York. Must be a good all-round
man with experience in growing cut flowers
and plants and in making up. One not afraid
to work and of good habits can secure a per-
manent place. Kefereoces required.

Address, A. H.»

care Klorlsts' Excliangre.

W^ANTED.

A good all around florist to take charge ;
steady place ; $20.00 per month, board and
room ; will pay more if suited. Give refer-
ence and experience.

O. HUMFfiLD, Clay Center, Kansas.

Wanted At Once.

An assistant ftir growing roses for market;
one who understands his. business and not
afraid to work; married or single; good wages.
A steady job to the right party.

A. R. SAMPSON, Summit. N. J.

WANTED.

A young man on a small commercial place,
one who is active, steady and of good habits,
must have had some experience in propaga-
ting and growing plants and cut flowers, not
afraid of work, able to climb; a good handy
all-rouna man. State wages expected, with
board and lodging. Ueferences required.

Address
P. O. Box 15. H. B. O., Essex, Conn.

MISCELUIIEOUS WIIITS.

Rate SI per inch. No adv. less than 50c.

lY ANTED TO RENT.

Five years, 4000 to 6000 ft., good repair, not less one
acre land, convenient for Philadelphia, Boston or New
Tork markets. State parilculars.

B. II., care Florists' Exchange.

W^ ANTED TO RENT.

Some greenhouFee, ot 6000 to 8000 sq. ft. of
glass for cut flower trade, dwelling on premUes,
sufficient ground for outdoor planting; must
be on Long Island. State particulars to

B. I>J., care Florists' Exchange.

SEEDSMAN'S DRAWERS

and FIXTURES -WANTED.

Wanted, a full set of fixtures, druwers, coun-
ters, bins, etc., suitable for a seed store.
Give full description and price to

SEEDSMAN,
Care Florists' ExcljanKe.

FIGURES W^ANTisD

On the following Iteme, In whole or In part.
'i^,OnO Paper White Grandiliora
lO.nnn VonSlon Double NnrcUsos
•iS.OnO Pipn Lily of the Valley
lO.ftOn Tulipn, 10.000 Koinans
•i.OOO .1-7 HnrrUii Bulbs
'.£,000 7-9 Longilloruui Japan Bulbs
Send lowest prices, for cash, to
). H. EISENBERG, Mgr.. Long Island City, N. Y.
440 Albert Street.

BUSIHESS OPPOHTOIIITIES.

Rate SI per Inch. No adv. less than 60c.

L USSING'S

Greenhouse Property
Exchange,

I I 7 W. 30th St., Telephone 1615 38th.

WITH G. K. BRADSHAW.

SELL', RENT OR EXCHANGE AT ALL TIMES.

TO RENT.

Three greenhouses 20 x 140 feet each, hot water heat-
iDg: within 14 miles of Nciv York. A flrst-class retail
buBlaess. Address

B. Ij,, care FIorlBts' Exchange.

FOR RENT OR SAI.E.

Greenhouses, situated in Landsdowne, Pa., a
beautiful suburb of Philadelphia, Home mar-
ket, a rare opportunity, cheap. Apply, E. B.
LEWIS, Landsdowne, Pa., or Jno. J. Gib-
boos, 2300 South Street, Philadelphia.

PLrACE FOR RENT.

Four eieeDh'iu^es, with abnut 600D feet <>f slass :
i;no'i cniidltinii ; hot water heatiiift. Best lucatiou
lu New Jersey, thirty minutes .by rail frum New
York; low rent. Without atoct.

B. £., care of Florists* Exchangre.

FOR SALE

At a bargain, if taken at once, $150 store and
greenhouse located on JackBon Boulevard,
Chlcag-o. Owner cannot take care of it.

GEO. IW. A^DHRSOPi,

14 Colorailo Ave.. CHICAGO, ILL.

VIOLET FJIIIM FOR SHE.

A going concern, everything in prime order.
Plants, houses, lattice frames, compost, at
hand. If von want such a place investigate
this opportunity. Everything in regular
routine for coming season. Ten acres, all
fertile, never failing supply of turf for com-
post, dwelling of la rooms, good order, water
tower, capacity 60.10 gallons, Ericsson hot air
engine for pumping, water distributed to
every essential point through iron pipes.
Receipts from product of two houses, 20nxl8 ft.
each, as high as <J4000 in one season. Lattice
work fur shading ; in fact everything, in-
cluding thousands of plants, ready for iiusi-
uesa. tSituated at Spring Valley, on the N.J.
and N. Y. Kailway, one hour from New York
City. Mr. Jf>lin M. Hunter, Supt, of the
Paterson, N. J., Public Parks Is conversant
with the place and will answer any inquiries.
For terms and price apply to

JOHKi a. STEAD & CO.,

38 Romalne Building, PATERSON, N. J.

Points and information from seedsmen, and
all Interested In this column, solicited. An-
dreas EciTon Sekd TRADK.careof Flor'STS
Exchange, P. O. Box 1697, New York.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION

Alkxandeh UopiiERH. Chicago, 111., Preti-
dent; Al.HERTMcCn.i-orcui. Cincinnati, First
Vice-President: F. W. Boluiano, Washing-
ton, Second Vice-President; S. F Willard,
Wethersfleld, Conn,, Secretary and Treasurer.

Memphis, Tenn.— The Otto Sehvplll
Company lias been incorporated with a
capital stock of l|i.-)(l,0OO. The incorpo-
rators are Otto .Schwill, Charles E.
Heckle, Otto Schwill, Jr., Charles Dudlye
and Jacob F. Haid.

Fltchburg, Mass.— The Brown Bag

Filling Machine Co. has recentl.y fitted up
a special machine for fllliuR ounce pack-
age.-; of (iarfield tea. Mr. Brown was to
have been in New York this week to put
it in operation, but is detained by a cai-
riage accident which resulted in a
sprained hip. He hopes, however, to be
out soon and to attend to the installing
of sevei-al new Ailing-machines in the
seed trade, orders for which are coming
in earlier than usual.

MESHi™

FOR SALE.

The Rood will and tixturea of retail flower store,
situated at 15th and Spruce Sts.. Philadelphia. Pa„
has boen open only one season and did Kood cut
Qoweraiid plant business. casb receiptBreachliiii|60O
per month; the store la In an aristocratic locality,
excellent opportunity for a youne man. as «ood
trade can be worked up; rent paid up to October.
Insurance paid to end of year; fljcturesall QrBt-class.
Apply to

S. S. PENNOCK, Wholesale Florist,
1612-16 Barker St.. PHILADELI'llIA.

FOR SALrB CHE^AP.

Three greenhouses, about 20x100 ft. each,
in fairly jrood condition, glazed withSxlu
and 12x12 double thick glass. Will sell glass
separate, or 3 greenhouses in bulk.

Also flower pots of all sizee, and greenhouse
sash. Apply to

115 Paterson Street,

Jersey City Heights. N. J.

HISCELimEOUS.

Rate $1 per Inch. No adv. less than 50c.

FOR SALE.

Oie Wllka Hot Water Boiler, N'\ 14, 2 years old.
Win heat 300 feet ot 2 Incb pipe. Price, $12.00, cash,
F. O. B. cars, Marlon.

F. W. HEKLEMAN,

2816 S. Boots St., Marion, Ind.

FOR SALE.

Some extra good 3 Inch second-band hot water pipe,
at 5 c 8. per foot. Also some 4 Incli. Seciue It while
It lasts.

W. H. SAI^TER, RoeheHter, N. Y.

FOR SALH

Boiler, Pipe and Valves; 20 H. P. upright
tubular boiler in fair condition, $40.00, F.O.B.;
500 feet ^4 inch pipe, 7 cts. per foot; 16 14^ inch
gate valves, $1.60 each. Silver Lake Green-
houses. Silver Lake P. O.. Mass.

FOR SAI<E.

Hot-Water Boiler. Weathered No 5. in Kood
order. Also about 80 boxes ot Glass, 10x13.

MBS. A. PIEPER, Florist,

Cor. 174th Street and Anlliony Avenue,

New York City.

SHIPPING AND

MARKETING TAG

Preserve your identity on the stock you send
into market by the use of our water-proof
Shipping and Marketing Tag. Prices and

samples on application to

THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE,

p. O. Box 1697, New York

!

M.>Titlon the riorlst«' Exchange when writing. | Mention the Florlats' Bxchang« when writing. I Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Arlington, Mass.— A lively bl.aze oc-
curi-ed Jul.v 20 in a Ijuililing on the estati
of W. W. Eawsou. Tlie building con
tained a boiler plant for .supiilying water
to a group of greenhouses, a water tank_
paint and carpenter shop, tool thop and
storage house. The building was badly
burned, the water tanks destroyed and a
quautitv of stock and tools burned. The
loss is "about $2,500, partially covered
by insurance. The cause of the fire is;
uuknow^n.

The qualit.T ot Lilium Harrlsii bulbs
thus far received seems to be excelleut,
and from outside appearance the bulbs
are better than they were last year. Ber-
muda growers say they have faithfully
pulled out all diseased plants as soon as
they were discovered in the field, and
ouly healthy stock was allowed to grow
and ripen. If this is so \.e may expect
better results from Bermuda bulbs this
year. Seven by nine sizes are reported
somewhat short, (about 40 per cent.) in
supply.

Seed Growing in California— "Hav-
ing visited now neai-ly all the largest
seed growers on the Pacific coast," writes
Henry F. Michell, of Philadelphia, from
Los Angeles, Cal., July 5, in the Ledger,
"I feel satisfied that the seed growing for
America, if not for Europe, will be done
in California, on account of the most fa-
vorable weather for it. Although very
little rain falls for nine months of the
year, the moisture is supplied from the
air and by irrigation. Most of the large
growers have pleut.y of water from arte-
sian wells, which How profusely. Here
the seed ripens up so perfectly that it is
nearly 100 per cent, germination test.
The growers here are having such excel-
lent success with asters, verbenas, candy-
tuft, cosmos, coli:va, smilax and sweet
]ieas that this coiinti-y will soon supply
these seeds, which have heretofore been
imported. The growers are just now
harvestiug <ind curing calla and freesia
bulbs priorto shipping them to the East.
The bulbs are in very fine condition, and
will, no doubt, give the best satisfaction."

Sweet Peas i II Massachusetts.-There

seems to be a general complaint among
the leading sweet pea growers of this
region, says the .Springfield (Mass.) He-
publican, of unsatisfactor.v results. The
recent rains have, blasted the buds, in-
jured the blossoms and vines, and have
left the vines looking as if there was but
little promise of recovery to even a decent
standaid. This blasting of liurts and
blooms and weakening of vines has fol-
lowed heavy rains for the past three
years, more noticeably this year than
ever perhaps. .Moreover, the vines have
an unusually heavy bui-den of insects on
them this year, principall.v the green
aphis. In the old days, when we had
fewer varieties and smaller blooms, the
vines were hardier and the blooms used
to last into .Septembei' in good sliape.
For the last three years they have given
out much earlier. Ij. D. Robinson. Sr.,
who has had much experience, is inclined
to think that the fact that most of the
seed uowused here is grown in California,
is in a great measuie I'csponsible for the
ti-ouble. There theseeds are planted and
germinated at about the close of the
rainy .season and make their growth
and bloom during the dry season, when
there are rarely, if ever, showers. Tlie
climatic conditions where the seeds are
grown would doubtless have some effect
on their growth in our climate. Some
local growers intend to make an effort
to secure New York State or New Eng-
land grown .seed for 1900. The prospect
for iirst-class sweet pea blooms this year
is certainly discouraging.

[The past season has been a severe one
on sweet pens generall.v; but if the facts
are as stated above Massachusetts seems
to be particularl.v unfortunate. On a
visit this week to Burpee's trial grounds,
at Kordhook Farm, Doylestown, Pa.,
the sweet pea vines there were particu-
larly strong and vigorous, and the
i|uality of the bloomsciuiteuptoandeven
beyond previous standards, and that
notwithstanding rain had not fallen to
any extent, since April. Aphis had ap-
peared as a natural consequence of the
di'ought, but was easily got under control
b.v care and attention. There were cer-
tainly no signs of weakened constitution
or other deterioration of the stock.
Similar information comes from Cali-
fornia.

A full account of the sweet peas at
Fordhook will appear in next week's
issue. Ed.]

July 39, 1899.

The F=lorists' Exchange.

"47

European Notes.

At last the miiisliiiK' customary at
this period of tlit' year lias inatlf its aii-
pearance and umlcr its brifjiiteiiinjr and,
just now roasting, intlnences our liopes
are rising again. Strangely enough the
hot wave has for tlie second time this
season come to us b.v way of England
and has since followed the cour.se of the
destructive rains referred to in last
week's notes.

Already its beneficial effects are clearly
visible, and more especially is this the
case with flower seeds. Nasturtiums
that were everywhere running to leaf
have suddenly burst into bloom and if
favorable weather continues will pro-
duce good crops both in England and
Germany. The French crop wilfbe lighter
in proportion, but as a good rain fell in
western France during last week a mod-
erate yield may be expected. Pansies at
the present time look very promising and
will surely give more than half a crop.
Sweet peas are growing in very rank
fashion, but as this has caused the i)lants
to cover the ground and thus ret. in the
moisture, the crop both in li^ngiand and
Germany should be large and the seed
good. In this way the comparative fail-
ure in France will be almost unnoticed.

The crops of Germau stocks and wall-
flowers, both single and double, will be
fully up to the average in tiuality and
quantity. As regards asters it is yet too
early to speak, as owing to the dry
weather at planting time, and the cold
weather which has since prevailed, they
are fully three weeks late and can hardly
be at their lust before the middle of Au-
gust. It is (ievcjutly to be hoped that we
shall be favored witli a tine and late
Autumn. For five years past there has
not been a really good crop of asters and
it the crop should again be bad some of
our very best strains will he mined.
Only those who fully know Germany can
appreciate the difficulties of the position.
It is in one way fortunate that our crops
have been so much retarded, for had the
seed been more develoijed in the case of
our dwarf growing plants very HJiuch of it
would have been lost during the storms.
As it is the plants were badly knocked
about, but with fine weather the crops
may yet he saved.

As regards vegetable seeds the rains
appear to have benefited beet and man-
gel by washing away the blacktly which
so badly infested them. The blow given
to carrots, particularly the early short
red varieties, has been too severe to ad-
mit of their recovery. Healthy pieces of
onion are being helped by the heat, but
the mildew is rapidly developing where
it had aleady appeared. Our spinach
fields look like a leopards skin, will ripen
very irregularly and be very expensive to
harvest. European Sepius.

T.

^American Pomologlcal Society. —

The twenty-sixth biennial session of this
Society will be held at Horticultural
Hall, Philadelphia, Pa., Septemljer 7 and
8, 1899. The attendance of representa-
tive horticulturists and pomologists
from various sections of the country
promises to be large. All interested in
fruits and fruit culture are invited to at-
tend and join in the discussions, and hor-
ticultural societies are urged to send dele-
gates and to provide them with proper
credentials. A railroad rate of one fare
for the round trip is already assured,
and it is expected still lower rates will be
announced in future. The headcpiarters
of the Society will be in Horticultural
Hall, Broad street, where the sessions
and fruit exhibit will be held.

The exhibition of fruits, especially of
new or little known varieties, and other
articles of pomological interest, such as
pruning and cultivating implements,
either by individuals or societies, in com-
petition for tlie Wilder medals, is espe-
cially encouraged. Such exhibits will be
examined and reported on early in the
session by a special committee of expert
pomologists, who will be governed by
the Society rules for naming and exhibit-
ing fruits.

All packages of fruit or other articles
intended for exhibition should be sent
prepaid, addressed to Mr. David Rust,
Secretary Pennsylvania Horticultural
Society, Horticultural Hall, Philadelphia,
Pa. Each package should be plainly
marked with thenaincand address of the
sender. To insure examination by the
committee, all fruits must be correctly
and distinctly labeled. A complete list
of the varieties shown by each exhibitor
should accompany the specimens, and a

duplicate list should be mailed to the
Secretary of the Society at Horticultural
Hall.

A large number of important papers
and addresses will be presented during
the session. The following subjects have
already been forwarded to the Secretary :

•■ lJeveloi)ment of Pomology in Ameri-
ca," L. H. Bailey, Cornell I'nlversity,
Ithaca, N. Y.; "Philadelphia's ('ontribu-
tious to the History of American Pomol-
ogy," Thomas Meehan, Germantown,
Philadelphia; "Dissemination of Injuri-
ous Insects," L. O. Howard, V. S. De-
partment of Agriculture; " Plant Disease
Investigation and Control," IS. T. Gallo-
way, r. s. Department of Agriculture,
Washington, D. C; "Nomenclature and
Systematic Pomology," F. A. Waugh,
Iniversity of Vermont, Burhngton, Vt. ;
"Systematic Plant Breeding" (stereopti-
con lecture), H. .1. Webber, l'. S. Depart-
ment of Agriculture, Washington, IJ. C. ;
" American Plums for America," E. S.
Goff, Iniversity of Wisconsin, Madison,
Wis.; " Quality as a Factor in Apple Cul-
ture," Chas. W. Garfield, Grand Kapids,
Mich.; "The Blueberry: Its Past, I'res-
ent and Future," W. M. Munsou, Univer-
sity of Maine, Orono, Maine; " Relation
of I'olor to the Growth of Flower Buds
of the Peach," J. C. Whitten, I'nlversity
of Missouri. Columbia, Mo.; "Impor-
tanceof the Plant Individual in Horticul-
tural Operations," G. H. Powell, Dela-
ware College, Agricultural Experiment
Station. Newark, Del.; "Origin and De-
velopment of Buds in Certain Fruit
Plants," Wm. R. Lazenby, I'niversity of
Ohio, Columbus, Ohio; "Breeding of
Fruits for the Prairies," C. G. Patten,
Charles City, Iowa; "Improvement of
the Grape," S. A. Beach, New York State
Agricultural Experiment Station, (jeneva,
N. Y.; " Evils Attendant upon Prevailing
Methods of Marketing," J. W. Kerr, Den-
ton, Md.; paper on a subject to be an-
nounced later, IC. J. Wickson, I'niversity
of California, Berkeley, Cal.; "Fruit
Evaporation," J. R. CaVdwell, ex-l'rcsi-
deut Oregon State Board of Horticulture,
Portland, Oregon; "American Horticul-
ture at I'aris in 1900," G. B. Brackett,
Department of Agriculture, Washington,
D. C; "Culture," .1. H. Hale, South Glas-
tonbury, Conn.; "Horticultural Schools
of the High School Grade," S. B. Green,
University of Minnesota, St. Anthony
Park, Minn.; "Future of Commercial
Orcharding In the South," F. S. Earlc,
University of Alabama, Auburn, AUi.;
" The Technique of Apple (irowing In
Virginia," Wm. B. Aiwood, Virginia
Agricultural College, Blacksburg, \'a.;
"Orcharding In Montana," S. M. Emery,
Montana Experiment Station, Bozemaii,
Mon.; "Revision and Control of Horti-
cultural Nomenclature," T. V. Munson,
Denison, Texas; "Suggestions on Cata-
logue Revision," W. H. Regan, Green-
castle, Ind. "Relations of Commercial
Fertilizers and SoiUng Crops to Fruit
Culture," H. E. Van Deman, I'arksley, Va.;
" F'ruit Notes from Florida," G. L. Taber,
Glen St. Mary, F"la.

The officers of the Society are: Presi-
dent, C. L. Watrous, Des Moines, la.;
secretary, W. A. Tajlor, ."35 Q street,
N. E., Washington, D. C; treasurer, L.
R. Taft, Agricultural College, Mich.

Retinospora fllifera.— Butfew,itany,
evergreens surpass Retinospora filifera in
symmetry and grace. It might he com-
pared with other retinosporas very much
as the cut-leaved .lapanese maple is with
other maples of the Japane.seciass. Hav-
ing somewhat of a general pendulouschar-
acter it does not grow tall very rapidly.
The ends of the branches are very slender
and distinctly pendulous, lending to the
whole that graceful appearfince which is
a distinguishing feature. In color it is
a rather dull green. Plant singly for
specimens. There is a golden form of
this evergreen, which is very good. The
writer has never seen a large specimen
of this color, but can imagine it as truly
beautiful. .\s with most colored or varie-
gated-leaved plants it is of still slower
growth than the parent.

Seashore Plants. — Three kinds of
hedge plants are commonly used In town
along the sea-coast, euonymus, tama-
risk and California privet. The first and
last are well-known by sight and name,
but the tamarisk Is not. Its leaves and
general character are, however, so very
different from others. It will be readily
recognized from a slight description.
The wood is slender and willow.v, of a
reddish-brown color; while the foliage
resembles that of some evergreens, giving
the whole a feathery appearance both
odd and pretty. I recently saw used for
the first time along the coast a hedge of
osage orange, and its clean, thrifty ap-
pearance pleased me much. At Intervals
of about ten or twelve feet plants were

permitted to grow up, and had been
neatly trimmed up to tree form with a
clean trunk of about eight feet. They
made excellent specimen trees, and sug-
gested a more general use for that pur-
I)06e where they could be properly started
and kept in tree form. Willows thrive
well along the coast, but people need to
be educated to the fact that there are
willows and willows. Saiix pentandra,
with Its bioad, shining leaf Is superior,
in a sense. Of coui\se,it does not make as
much of a tree as others, but for a biisliv
specimen It is excellent. Sassafras, also,
does well. The assortment of available
plants is larger than usually suppo.sed,
and It is strange more effort to test them
is not made. It seemsevident that those
with thick, heavy leaves will do best,
and it will pay to work along this line.
S. Mendelson Meeban.

Dan.svil)e, N. Y.— George C. Stoni',
a prominent nurseryman of this place,
had an unusual experience the past week.
On Tuesday he attended the funeral of
his father-in-law, and two davs later his
wife, Mrs. Mary Fisk Stone, was buried.

The Oregon Orchard Company, Chi-
cago, has been Incorporated with "a capi-
tal stock of *.^0.000, for the cultivation
of fruits. Incorporators; J. C. Skeen,
George H. Hess and Andrew O. Butler.

Thomas B. Meehan, of Germantown,
Pa., and family, are summering at Dela-
ware Water Gap.

F. W. Kelsey, of New York, with his
family, has gone to the Maine coast for
a few weeks.

Ford Oliver, a partner in the nurserv
firm of Kinney & Oliver, Crete, Neb., died
recently. He leaves a young widow, to
whom he had been married less than a
year.

SvcA.\ioRE, IlIv.— Mrs. J. N. Partridge
has sold her greenhouse to Elmer Boyn-
ton.

Fort Dodge, Ia.— Mr. Larson will
shortly move into his new place on Cen-
tral avenue.

Colpwateu, Mirn.— Birdsal Cvie has
moved to (Juincy from Council Bluffs,
Iowa. He will conduct a greenhouse at
the former place.

Barhe, Vt..— W. C. Goodwin has sold
his place to A. Wood and Alexander
Elmslie, of .\uburn, N. Y'., who are to
open a fiorist estabfishment.

PoNTiAC, MifH.— Mrs. .1. Luce, Milfojd,
has ilisposed of her greenliou.se and con-
tents to Clarence Pearsim, who will re-
move them to his own place here.

Madison, N. J.— Robert Schultz has
leased ex-Councilman Francis' rose
houses, as the latter expects to go to
Florida and engage in the fruit growing
business.

Paterbon, N. J.— McCornac & Co. have
dissolved partnership, A. F. Kinsman
liaving gone to Oliio. Mr. McCornac has
purchased the propert.y and will continue
tlie business. It was formerly owned bv
the late H. E. Chitty.

At a meeting of the New Orleans (La.)
Horticultural Society, held .July 20, the
following officers were elected: Presi-
dent, Emile Valdejo; vice-president, C.
I{. Panter; treasurer, John Eblen; secre-
tary, Dave Newsham.

UHWLii kuntn bail, AlKierM nod Autumn

C-iani, to clear out. tl.OU per lUOU.
liFI FHV ''LANTW, several best varieties, $2.00 per
ULLtni louu. Strong fleUl-grown plants.

E. C. IIARtiADINE. Felton, Del.

Mention thP Ti'lAHwfw' tirri^hilTIg** wh^n writing

CABBAGE, CELERY

ana XOMAXO M.ANXS.

Field-grown, Ificts. per 100; $1,00 per lOCO.
If by mall add Ulcts. per ICO.

CHRYSANTHEMUMSJ^f-V-^

from

ion

CASH WITH ORDKR.

R. VINCENT JR & SON, White Marsh, Md.

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EVERGREEN!

An IMME^fSE STOCK of both large
and small sized Everifreeu Trees, in
great variety. Alao Evergreen Slirubs.

CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED.

THE W. H. MOON CO. Morrisville, Pa.

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S.

5,000 Berberis Vulgaris

4,000 Berberis Vulgaris Purpurea

10,000 Berberis Thunbergii

Prices and sizes un application.

T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass.

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PEACH AND PLUM TREES delTer^.'-s'-ss.

Kellable and clean etoclt at low wholesale rates. All
deelrahle leading varietleB of I'EAI'IIES, old and
new. Id fruiting orcharda. Have the new Triumph,
Greensboro, and Hneed fruiting. Buds can be
supplied In season at low rates.

Very large stock of PLUftl TREE!!l, all on plum
roots, one and two years. Buds can be supplied of
these also, either from nurseries or orchard trees. Have
all the leading Japanese varieties, Abundance, Bur-
bank, Cliabot, Sataunia. Wlllard and others; also the
new Red June and Wickson In good supply.

Usual supply aleo of AspnrafcuM Roots to offer.

ALEX. P||LLEN,Mlllord Nurseries. MJifOril, ObI.

Uentlon the FlorlvtB* E^xchange when writing.

VEGETABLE PLANTS

CABBAGE PLANTS Fiat Dutch, Danish
unDDnuC ri.HniO gaii Head, Drum-
head Savoj-, Ked Dutch, 8J cts. per 1000.
CAULIFLOWER Henderson's Snowball,

(/Mui.irL.uncn $i.60 per luoo.

KALE Green Curled, 80 cts. per 1000.
ENDIVE Green Curled, 80 cts. per 1000.
All extra strong fleld-grown plants.

J. C. SCHMIDT, ■ Bristol, Pa.

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F. & F. NURSERIES

Wholenale
Grovrers.

TREES AND PLANTS in full assortment.

Mention the Florists' Exohange when writing.

SPRINGFIEtB,
NEW JERSEY.

Trade Catalosne
Free.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio,

Desire to call the attention of Florists and Nurserymen to their 40 acres of

HARDV ROSES, their complete assortment of KRUIX and ORIS AMEKiTAL,

TREES and SHRITBS, and their 44 G reenhouses of ROSES,

PALMS, FICVS, PERMS, ETC.

Correspodence and personal inspection solicited. Trade List and Catalogues free.

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^GRowN STRAWBERRIES;

W We shall have our usual supply of fine plants ready about July 15th. Catalogue containing W

m correct descriptions of the beat varieties with cultural directions mailed on request. m

# ELLWANGER&.BARRV, Mount Hope Nurseries, ROCHESTER, N.Y. 59th Year. 0

MmtloB tlM PlorlaU' ]Excbuiff» wh«a writlns.

748

Thb F=i-orists' Exchange.

GERANIUMS

FIrst-clasB Assortment,

from •■! in. pots, $3.00 per
1(10; 3Hin. pots, $6.00 per
100; 4 in. pots. JSdOper 100.
(■eraniuin Mars, stock plants, at ^.00 per doz.
AUEKATIIOI, dwarf blue and wtlte, 3 In. pots,

fine, at fS.OO per 100.
FUCHSIAS, from 3ii In. pots, at $5.00 per 100.
SELAUINELLA, from 3 In. pots, at $6.00 per 100.
Cash with order, please.

JOHN RECK, Bridgeport, Conn.

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PeaGOCk's Hew DaHlias

For m-

Best New Varieties,
Best Old Varieties.

Send for our new IlhiBtrated Trade List before order-
ing elsewbere.

|*"PEACOCK'S DAHLIAS alwaya received highest
awards over all competitors. Forty-six flret prizes
out of forty-nine entries during past four years—
an unequaled record.

Best New and Standard Carnations—

Beautifully lIluBtrated and accurately described In
our Trade List. Send for copy.

Surplus Stock of Mixed Dahlias—

At right price. Also Dahlias under color
^-CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED.

W. p. PEACOCK, - - Atco, N.J.

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CYCLAMENS, PRIMULAS, CINERARIAS

STRilN SUPERB.

Cyclamen Persiciiiii Splcndens GiK., Onest
strain In the world. In 4 true colors, ass'd from .JH In.
pots, »I.OO per lOU ; $35.00 per 1000.

Chinese Primrose ifrlnged foliage). In 6 colors,
mixed, from flats. t2.«l per 100 ; $18 l«i per 1000.

Cineraria liyb. I>lax. grandidora, urandi-
flora nana, plenlssiiiia, cirriilea, keriiies-
iliia nana, from flaw. $1.75 per 100; $15.00 per 1000.

Satisfaction guaranteed.
PAUL MADEK, East Stroudsbure, Pa.

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'srrsyppoR!

Finest Carnation 5u port
on the market.^

Testimonials from the
largest carnation grow-
ers in the country. Send
in your order now for
August and September
delivery.

18 in. size, $3.60 per 100;
$30 per lUOU. 24 in. size
$4.n0 per 100"; $35 per 1000.

Liberal discounts made
on large orders.

Cash with order from
unknown parties.

Write 10

J&MES HORtN & SON,

BRIDGEPORT, CONN.
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|_| Jk n f> \M D I Ikl |X O Her Majesty, Souv. de Sale, Gertrude, Laura
rlMtvL/T r^imiVO Wilmer, 33^ inch pots, $4.00 per 100.

Campbell, Russian, California, Shoenbrun, Luxonne, Prin-
cess of Wales, $3.00 per 100; 2j^ inch plants.

& JONES COMPANY, "West Grove, Pa.

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VIOLETS

XHE CONARD

HOW TO GROW CHRYSANTHEMUMS

82 pages, well illustrated. A practical compilation of matter contributed by many of the
leading experts of the day. By far the beet work on this subject ever written. It contains
instructions for each month in the year, also chapters on Training, Diseases, Setd Saving, etc.

OnSTL^Z" 25 CEIsTTS.
Published by AMERICAN QARDENINO, 133 Liberty Street, New York.

Mention the Florlatj' Bichaiige when writing.

PRIMROSES

Ready in August, 50,000. Orders hooked now. The finest large-Howering fringed
varieties grown. Singles, named. $i 50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Doubles, $4.00 per 100;
$36.00 per 1000. Strictly cash prices. Extras added to help pay expressage.

\!V.:'r°r.:' JOHN F. RUPP, SHIREMANSTOWN,PA.

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PRIMROSES NOW READY

Per 100

Primula Chinese alba, 2M in $2.00

rubra, 5!4ia 2.00

" Fernleaf. mixed, 2)4 in . . 2.00

Mixed. 2!4in 2.00

" Japonica alba, 2J4 in 3.00

" Floribunda, yellow, 2^ in 2.00

" Auricuht, raix*^fl. 2!4 iu 2 50

Cinerarias, Hybrid, mixed, 2!^ in 2.00

Petunias, double fringed, mixed, 2!4in. 3.00

*' ruffled, " 2J4iD. 2.00

Geraniums, 20 varieties, mixed. 2^ in. . . 2 00

FucliHias, 10 varieties, mixed, 2J4 in 2 00

Hydrangeas, mixed, 2f4 in 3.00

Asparagus Fiumosus, 3^ in 7.00

Per 100

Asparagu§ Sprengerl, 3)^ in $7.00

Lycopodinin plant, 2^ in 2.U0

Smllax, strong, 2J4 in 2.(10

" •* from flats 50

Begonias, flowering, 10 named varieties. 2 0o

" mixed 1.50

200,0CO Pansy Piauts, ready September.

Five plants at 100 rates. CASH. No discount.

NEW PANSY SEED- Pe, oz. Per lb.

Mitting's Giant Flowering $4 00 $.=i0 00

* Sky Blue 2.00 25 00

Purple 2,00 25,00

Yellow. 2.00 2600

•' Wliite 2.00 2500

THE iVIORRIS FLORAL CO., - iViorrls, III.

Mention the Florists' Bzchange when wrltlnv.

SOODBEHBEXBjSOOOPBIiOSESEXTBBJUE

Per 100

Begonia, Rex, assorted, 2!^ in $4 00

•' named 6 00

" Tuberous, 2J4 in 5.0O

I.einon Verbenas, 2^ in 3.00

Impatlens Sultani, 214 in 3.00

Per 100
Primrose Chinese, ex. flne8traln,2^io...|:l.(l0

English Ivy, 3 to 3 ft B.0«

Manettla Blcolor, Sin 6 00

GeRAISIVMS, 2!4 in.~

Sweet Scented, Mrs. Follock, Pansy 4 00

Mrs. Parker 6.00

nooa?E3i> oxja?TTixrca-s.

GERANIUMS. Perioo

Assorted $1.60

Mixed 125

Mars, Happy Thought 300

Mrs. Pollock 2.00

Mrs. Parker 4.00

Silver Leaf. Uose Scented, Ivy 1.60

M me. Sal leroi 1.25

Freak of Nature 4.00

PerlOO

Abutllon, var. trailing $2.00

Begonia, Rex 3 (ID

" Incarnata Qigantea 2.00

" Flowering 3.0u

Impatleus SultanI 2 Oo

Mauettia Blcolor 2.0y

Lemou Verbenas 1.5q

TKRIM8, CASH OR C. O. D.

GREENE & UNDERHILU WATERTOWN, N. Y.

Ghrysanthemuins. Smilax. Violets.

Pink Ivory, Ivory. Iterpinann MayHowtsr, Mrs.
.TeromeJonea. Miijor IlonnaiTun. W H- Lincoln, Helen
Bloodgood. Cullingfordli, Yellow Queen, Mrs. J. G.
WhllldlD, J. E. Lager, J. H. Troy.

SMILAX. VIOLETS.

Prlcee on appUcatloD.

MOUNT HONNES CONSERVATORIES,

Trowbridge & Holmes. Pr^pa. ^ishkMl Village, N Y.

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seemiDg eanatioD PiaDis

Now too large to mail ; extras added to
cover expressage. Price $4 00 per 100.
Two Bample plants by mail for 10 cents.
Try for the $5ti.0J Piize.

imerican Rose Company, Washington, D. G.

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WM. MURPHY

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STATION F

CINCINNATI, OHIO

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OUR NEW WHIIE GIIIIIITION

In one of llie Best on (he Dlarliet.

Large flower, very strong stiff stem, stands erect.
Flower when nrat opea baa a very delicate shade of
pink, when full open la a perfect while. Is free from
rust. Ubb fine clove scent. We have tried It for ibree
years. Will put It on the market the coming season.
It Is the best white carnation we have ever grown.

LOGAN AVE.GREENHOUSES.Danville.lll.

Wholesale FloristH.

■ F. Dorner & Sons Co. Z

i CARNATIONS ■

LA FAYETTE, IND.

Standard Varieties nearly sold out.

Bee ExchaDge of July 22d for Novelties.

H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md.

Mont Inn the Flnrlfrtfi' Kxchflnee when wrtflne

Uentlon the Florists' Kxchange when wrltlnc.

SOLID OTJT.

Field Plants in quantity ready in Sept.
Write for prices and varieties.

JOS. RENiRD, Unionville, Chester Co., Pa.

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B£Gr01SriiLS.

Very strong plants from 3 in. pots.

ABGKNTEA GUTTATA per 100, $2 00

VEBNON. red and white " 2 00

ALK^PICTA " 2 00

THUESTONI " 2 00

RCBBA •' 2 00

MIXED SORTS " 2 00

CASH PLEASE.

EDWARD D. JACKSON, Stamford, Conn.

Mention the FlorlntB' Exehanee when writ In k

BABY PRIMROSE

Nice young stock, to grow on f'lr full and win-
ter blooming. T.*! els. per dozen by mull; J5 iK)
a UiO, express paid ; transplanted stocii, f3 a lOU.

PRIMULA OBCONICA. new large flowering,
$2.5U per lUO.

E. FRYER,

Berrlman St. and New Lots Ave , BROOKLYN, N Y.

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5000 PRIMROSES 24 m pots, u so a m

5000 CINERARIAS s^^m.pots.iMoam

300 BRIDE ROSES ' '"'WlSi **™

500 GOLDEN GATE """^'penSi***"

300 BRIDESMAID ai°"po«.»»ooper

400 SMILAX 3 iDcb pots, $2.50 per 100.

J. D. BRENNEMAN, box 21. Rarrisbiirg, Pa.

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NOTES BY THE WJY.

Ithaca, N, Y,— Those members of the
craft who compose, or will accomjian.v,
the New York and Philadelphia delega-
tions to Detroit b.v way of the Lehigh
Valley will, in passing throuRh the coun-
try surrounding this University City,
witness a panorama of scenery the like of
which they h.ave never before seen and
tlie memory of it will linger long in theit-
minds. In addition to a fine view of the
greenhousesof the Experimental Station,
whci'ein labor Professor Bailey and his
able assistant Mr. .Vliller, the commercial
lilant of the Bool Floral Co., attracts at-
tention. .Situated close to the main road,
witliin easy access from the city, Mr.
Bool has est.ablished a I'ange of houses
well atJapted for the reiiuirements of a
general retail business. Carnations are
most in dunand by the collegians owing
to their popularity and price. I noted a
fine thrifty lot of plants planted on the
farm close by where the soil is of the best,
and the location is all that could be de-
sired. I was struck with a bed of double
hollyhocks, the finest 1 have seen in a
great while, of nearly every color; yellow
predominating — a grand show of healthy
stock.

Geneva, X. Y. — Situated on the crest of
a hill overlooking beautiful Cayuga Lake'
with its lovel.y surroundings, and the
gateway to a farm and nursery compris-
ing several hundred acres in extent, are
the houses of W. &. T. Cass, who do a nice
local plant and cutfiower business, which
has been very satisfactory this season,
competisating, in a measure, the rather
poor returns from the nursery depart-
ment resulting from several causes. I
noted a tine stock in coui-se of prepara-
tion for the coming season.

Elmira, N. Y.— E. N. & H. M. Hoffman
are rebuilding several houses. The past
season has been highly satisfactory.
Their roses and chrysanthemums are
very promising jtnd A'iolets do so well
the,y will be grown more e.\tensively.

Mr. Durand. with Grove P. Rawson, re-
ports a splendid business, the shipments
of violets being unprecedented. Mr. Raw-
son tells me he intends growing fully as
many as last year and clir.vsanthemums
will be up to usual high standard. He
believes the demand next Fall will be the
best we have seen for some seasons past,
and DO doubt would express himself
thusl.v at the convention if he attend,
but he is afraid he must wait until New
York gets it in lyiK). The chief reason is
that having just acquired the plant of
Mr. Lacharme, who is leaving for Florida,
it has to be gotten into shape for early
use. Being but 00 feet distant from the
Kawson plant it is intended to carry the
heat this distance, a new 135 h. p. boiler
being erected for the purpose. Mr. Raw-
son makes his place very attractive from
the outside. I noted beds of geraniums
in separate colors, of varieties Harrison,
La Favorite and E, G. Hill. An aquatic
pond is the latest acquisition, and as Mr.
Kawson describeil the beautiful display
of nelumbiums and nymphieas in British
Guiana, I am not surprised at his enthu-
siasm. He tells me that in the streets of
Demarara ponds are formed or similar to
the bayous of New Orleans, the city being
beneath the level of the sea. Each variety
is planted separately and as there are no
cyclones as in the West Indies the trade
winds merely fan the monstrous leaves
of the Victoria. Mr. Tricker was repre-
sented in a fine pond by that splendid
variety, V. Trickeri, and nymph;eas I'"al-
coiieii and Gladstoneii will soon flourish
there. Mr. Genman, the curator at De-
marara, is a constant reader of the Ex-
change, which keeps him in close touch
with his North .American brethren.

WiLKESBARRE, Pa. — Ira G. Marvin is
adding to his Plymouth plant and gradu-
ally reducing the houses within the oit.v
limits. In time a very fine block will be
erected. The majority of the older houses
are planted. Roses' look well. Carna-
tions are mostly outside, but as Mr. Sal-
liere is an advocate of the continuous
method of growing inside during Sum-
mer another season will see none outside.
Violets are being grown with the same
success as he had at Elmira and chrysan-
themums arefullyeiiual to those he raised
when at Adrian. We may expect some-
thing sensational in the nature of a seed-
ling this coming Fall.

ScRANTON. Pa.— G. R. Clark reports
one of the best all-round seasons for sev-
eral years and is stocking up lor another
good one. W. M.

„July 29,1899.

Thb Pi-orists* Exchj^nge.

749

Firms who are Building:.

Cold Water, MIch.-D. Vogt is building a
(freenhouse tor roses.

lie Boy, 111 L. A. Hike & Son are building

a commodious greenhouse.

Bashnell, IIl.-W. A. Miller is flguring on
erectiug another greenhouse.

Tevrksbury, Mass.— M. A Patten is erecting
a large green'houge for carnations.

Glastonbury, Conn.— J. R. Morgan & Son
jre rebuilding one of their greenhouses.

Madison. N. J.— Frank S. Chovey is build-
ing a new 2J0-foot greenhouse at Hickory
Tree.

Orchard, Pa. — Edward Pierce has com-
meuced the erection of a greenhouse 25x75
feet.

Hartford, Conn.— P. E. Dolan has obtained
I permit for the erection of a new greenhouse
J0x44 leet.

Westville, Conn. — Karl Rosein has torn
iown two of his greenhouses and wiit erect
new ones in their places-
Elizabeth. N. J.— Henry Leahy will rebuild
lis greenhouse, which was badly wrecked
tome months ago by a train on the Central

a. R.

Akron, O.— S. J. Dibb3, Dean street, has
jommenced the erection of a greenhous-e
100x22 feet, to be devoted to chrysanthe-
nums.

Leonla, N. J.— W. H. Eicks has just com-
Jleted a violet house, 18xluU feet, atier plans
ly W. L. Minor, of Brockton, Ma^s . and is
irectJDg anoLher the same size. The Imperial
violet will be his specialty.

ParcellvlUe, Va.— A. B. Davis & Son are
luildiog another range of six houses, each
.25x25 feet; also another modern packing house
ind four tenant houses. The plant will be
leated by hot water under pressure.

OBITUARY.

Robert Ponley.

Robert I'njili'.v, (;iiiuii;i(i, was buried
Monday, July li4. In 1865 he came to
that city from England a« a gardener.
A. greeuhouse eBtablishment wiis built
tor him by a Mr. Hall on the cbrner of
Jaluraet avenue antl Twenty-second
street, which he called the Chicago
Fiower Garden. He afterwards started
in a small way at Parliside. but had not
been in the business for sometime. Miss
L. Ponley, now a retail florist in Soutli
Chicago, has continued the store. The
wife of Arnold Ringier is another daugh-
ter of the deceased. Mr. Ponley was
about sixty-five years o( age.

Ess.

Tlie lirocktcui (Mass. ) (iardcners and
Florists' Club has issued a catalogue of
premiums for its second annual show,
which is to be held Nov. 1, 2 and 3. The
success of last year's exhibition has en-
couraged the ('lub to repeat the experi-
ment, and the show should attract many
more people. The jiremium list amounts
to al)out $400, and the classes include
chrysanthemums, cut fl<iwers, potted
plants, carnations, design work and dec-
orations and miscellaneous collections.

Soiilhliietoii, Conn. — W. E. Morth ilae been
svieceederi iiy Waller Malihewsat tlie Flautc
ville jfr-'eniiiuj-iea.

MANETTI STOCKS) Por Fan
PACKING MOSS j'^^"-^^

SPECIMEN EVERGREENS

For linniedinte I>clivery.

HIR&M T. JONES, Union County Nursories,

EI.l/.AIlKTII, NKVV JERSEY.

M'-nilnn tht* T^orlBtB' Exchange when writing.

II ft C CO*' ''** **"•'*'* J

■■ 1 1 m P" m ^ surplus stock of .-t

■ lUOLO ">' iiriclesmaids, 601) •

'" ^ ^ ■" ^ IlridesnndlS'l Perles, "

from 3J^ Inch pots at $5 01) per 100. A '•

limited quantity of same varieties from ^

2ii inch potB at $3.50 per 1(10. Clean, >'.

healthy stock. Cash With Order *'

. JOHN WHITE, Elizabeth, N. J. I

•^S'?lJ*?^i'5''*? * J-ivJ'S t « *'i ?'i t« ?'i ?i !•*
MfTiilon thy Ftorlptw' Blxphange when writing.

ROSE PLANTS

3V' Inch Pots.

100 1000

Aiuertcan Beauty gT.nO $ii.'>,UO

Meteor 4.00 ai.OO

'Maid... 4.00 3.5.00

Bricle 4.C0 35.00

ALL FINE STOCK. CiSII, UNLESS KNOWN.

BRANT & NOE, Forest Glen, Chicago, III.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

MANETTI STOCKS

(FOR FALL DELIVERY.)

Eoglleh or French, especially prepared for grafting,
price per 1000. lO.OOO or lOu.OUO on application.

HARRYA. BUNYARD,42W.28ihSt,N.Y.Clty

M«»nflnn th» Finriwtw' Piichung" when wrttlpg

ROSBS

linile, ItndPsmaiii, Perle, Wootton,
Golden Gate. Miue. Chateoay, 3 and
4 inch pots, $5.ttO per lOU.

The above are ail Kood stron-? clean
stock tit for immeJiate planting.

EVENDEN BROS., - Williamsport, Pa.

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2800 GOLDEI iTE

2J^ and 3 inch pots, $4.00 and $6.05 per 100.
CASH WITH ORDER.

J. R. FREEMAN 6 12 l3tliSt.,N.W.
wasiiin«;ton, d. c.

M'^ntlon the Flnrlstg' Exchange when writing.

FIELD-GROWN ROSES

Two years old ) \AI F" A P F

On ibeir own roota ( **^ «r»fc

Nori hern-grown Y HEADQUARTERS

Bench-rooted \ c/^o Tt^FnA

Full assortmtnt. ' tKJn i ntivi.

Special luw contract oflTers for Fall or Spring delivery.

JACKSON & PERKINS CO., T.^t^r*^:

(WHOLESALE ONLY.)

J. AUSTIN SHAW, Weetfrii Kopreaentatlve.

7S Wabash Ave., Chicago, III

VTpntlon the F'lnrlsts' Exchange when writing.

D. & C. ROSES

are the cheapest because they are the beet. We have
in stock over imw vnrlflli'H on own roots. Including
nearly IWO New Hobch tkji niTcrrd i-Iwewhere, as well as
all the old favorlien. nt [iriii'w ttuit make It wortli your
while to send us your IIhi lOr tpnitailuns before buying
elsewhere All sizes from lij-^ In. pots up.

Send for a copy of our New (aiiide to Rose Cul-
ture for ISyy, a nandsome book of 13H pages. Illustrated
with hundreds of half-tones and ten colored plates. It
Is really a work of art and free for the asking.

TH£Dl£]QS£ fcCOl^ABC C0..BoseQrowdrs,We8tQnTe.,Fa.

M«>nttnn thr Florlata* Exchange when writing.

IF YOU NEED UOf^fe^ft.

8end us your UhI lor priceH.

THEC.A.REESERCO.

URBANA, OHIO,
^Vbolesale Roae Gro^ivers.

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HEADQUARTERS FOR

HARDY ROSES

We are now hookinjf orders for Roses in
large lots at Reduced Prices. Write

for particulars.

W. & T. SMITH CO.. Geneva, N. Y.

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ROSES

BRIDE,
BRIDESMAID
and METEOR

First-Clasa Stock, 3 inch pots. I'l.OO per 100.
Long Distance Telephone 94- 1 1 D.

CLIFFE'S GREENHOUSES

GERMANTOWN, PIIILA., PA.

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3000 BmiinGaD Beaulles!

First-class stock, 3^ and 4 inch pots. 3J^ incli,
$6.00 per lOO; $50.00 per 1000. 4 inch, $8 00 per
lUO J $75.00 per 1000, surplus stock.

CASH WITH ORDER.

DePEW BROS., Nyack, N.Y.

Cor. Del*e%v nnd Piermont Avenues.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

■ RGBT. CRAIO & SON, S

s gOSES, PBLPIS, CgOTONS, :

5 ...CARNATIONS.. S

■ and Novelties in Decorative Plants, ■

2 Market and 49th Sta , PHILADELPHIA, PA ^

■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ BMaBBBBI
Mention the Florlets* Exchange when writing.

A)l/lCr>l/^AM DCTAI ITX/ Brldeaniald, P^rle, Bride, Sunset, Meteor,
A/VltilVl w/Vl^ IjC/\U I I Morean,TeBtont, Mermet,L,a France, Niphe-

to4, Kalseriu. 3, 3^ and 4 inch.

AS ARAG S PLUMOSUS. all sizes. SMILAX. FIELD
GROWN CARNAi.tNS. MA. IE LOUISE VIO ETS

Mention the FtorlBts' Eichanpe

A. S. MAG BEAN, Lakewood. N. J.

vhen writing.

WM. B. SANDS,

Well grown, thrifty Btock, from 2J^ Inch pots.
1U0 lOOU

'MAIDS, S3.00 $25.00
PERLES, 3.50 3O.O0

Lake Roland, Baltimore, Md.

Mention the Florlgtii' Exchange wheo writing.

40,000 FIRST QUALITY FORCING ROSES!

READY FOR IMMEDIATE PLANTING.

Fully equal to those sent out the last seven years, llrst class and perfectly healthy In every respect.
Only selected growth from flowering shoots used In propagating.

LA FRANCE,

AWEUICAN BEAITY,

PRESIDENT CARNOT,

3 Inch pots, fJ^Oii per lOtt. -1 Jnch pots. $12.00 per 100.

METEOR, KAISEKIN. HRII)E-sn AID. MERMET. PERI.E. ftlRIE. IIOSTE, BRIDE.

3 Inch pots. 17.00 per 100. 4 Inch pota. $10.00 per lOO.
A few thousand tfrnlted BRIDESMAID. KAISERIN and PRESIDENT CARNOT,

3!i: Inch pots. $15,00 per 100.

Mention this paper. J. L T~>TT .T .i^T-J ■BlooiICLS'b'VXi^g, IPa.

Souv. de CnrnoC
RIeieor

From 3 Inch pots.
$3.00 per IPO.

Cntlierine HI#»riuet
Duchess of Albany

NiplietoH The Bride Bon Silcne

SmiHei BrideHiii'iid l^n Franco

From 3 Inch pots, $7.00 per 100.

Souv. de Wootton
K. A. Victoria

From 3 Inch pots,
$8.(» per 100.

Perle des Jni'diiis
Papa laontier

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

FOR VARIETIES AND PRICES SEE ISSUE OF JULY 15th.

^:r° Marie Louise Violets ".r

Price, rrora 'i'i inch pots, $3.00 per 100; $2.5.00 per 1000.
Q lyi II A y Strong plants, from 2% inch pots, $2.50 per 100.

^ '" I !■ M y^ . 1-20. 00 per 1000.

I>*EliV TRAOe LIST OM AI»I»HCATIOI<J.

WOOD BROS.,

Fishkill, N. Y.

ROSES

BRIDE and
BRIDESMAID

3-incb pots, strictly firet-class plants, cleun
ai!*l healthy, So.' 0 pe" lOD; fnun 2!^-iuch pot,
$2 60 per HiU. $20 OiJ per K (JO.

JOSEPH BRADBURY,

Irvington Averue, South OrangP, N. J.

Mention the Florists' Exchanee when writing

Finest Forcing Roses p^;-,-,, ^u

BRIDE ° $3.50 $4.00

A ISO Sou pert, Hermnsa. DeGraw, Krugerand
a full line of roses from 2H In'^t' r"'"> at l"W
prices. Send for prices. Cash wllh Order.

SMI LAX rine young plants, $12.00 per 1000.

THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0.

Mention the Florleta* Ezch&nK. when wrlUn*.

A FEW

i^-i-i-i^mi-i^^S-i-iSi^

«««S

Meteor and
Bridesmaid

1 Dr^CPC in 3-ioch pots, unsold, iit
Jg K.\JSCS j3.(,u per ion.

^ WILL MAIL SAMPLE

f T. E. BARTRAM, Lanilsdowne, Pa. ^

Mention the Florleta' Exchange when writlnir

Look Here !

Extra fine Rose Plants,
3J^ and 4 inch pots,
^5.00 per hundred. . .

Bride and Bridesmaid.

JAMES E. BEACH,

776 Park Avenue, - - Bridgeport, Conn.

Mention the ■piorlstj' Exchange when wrltlne.

^ ,-r, ^ r-.-, ^. ^. ^. ^ f.-x a^-

ROSE STOCK

All Sold, except

1000 'MAIDS. . .
. . 1000 BRIDES

Sy, inch pots,
$6.00 per 100; $50 00 per 1000.

EDW. J. TAYLOR,
SOUTHPORT, - CONN.

Ly* l.'J UJ ','J I'J L'J IJJ IJJ LU U U
Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrttlng

iWlieBoseSiaKesi

™ straight or Looped o

P and Pointed. O

"■ m

—ALSO— ^

1 The Model Extension ^
■a Carnation Support. >

Mention the Florists' Uxchanj;* wh*n wrttlnff.

Lancahteb, Pa., June 17, '99.
Mr. Theron Parker,
Brooklyn, N.Y.
Bear Sir:— Tvur Model Carna-
tion Support Is all right In every
way, and will no doubt be con-
ildered as necessary as good plants
w ' th growers, when better known.
I consider It the best In the mar-
ket and If your other specialties
are as go'>d they should make
another addition to the money
makers of 1900.

Very respectfully,

Albert M. IIerr.

Sainplct* unci Vrlvvn un
Appllfallon to

iTHE MODEL PLANT
- STAKE CO,

►- 226 North 9th St. 3.

BROOKLYN, N. Y.
MentloQ the Flortota* Exchange when wrltlnc.

I

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Thursday in order to secure insertion in issue
of the following Saturday.

Bate, 1.00 per Incli. Special positions
extia. Discounts on contracts of one month
or longer.

Orders from unknown parties must be accom-
panied by cash or satisfactory references.

Contents.

asteb8, a fibldof (.iiius.) . . . -752

Books Received 750

Briefs for Bdsy Florists . . . . 7o3

Cbakobs in Business 747

Detroit, On to 755

Echoes from tbk Alleys . . . .755
European Plant Notes . . . .753
Firms Who are BcILDl^a . . . .749
Flower Arrangement, Teaching . . 750
Hybridization Conference in London . 750

Men We Meet, The:

F. G. Foster (eoLirdit) . . . .753

Notes BY the Way 748

NUBSERY Department 747

Obituary:

Robert Ponley 749

Personals 757

Plants and Flowers 753

Question Box 752

Seed Trade Report 749

Sea Cliff Nurseries, L. 1 753

Seen, Heard and Read . . . . 751
S. A. F. Department OF Plant REOibXRA-

TION 750

S. A. P.iSdogestionto 750

Sweet Pea Novelties 753

Trade Notes :

Brooklyn, New York, Paterson. N. J. . 751

Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Ciuciiiiiuti,
Newport, K. 1., Ottawa, Philadetpbiti,
Pittsburg, St. Louis . . . .754

HdmiltoD, Montreal, Toronto . .755

Grand Rapids 7c6

Society of American Florists and
Ornamental Horticulturists.

PLANT REIMKTRATION.

W. A. Manda, South Orange, N. J., reg-
isters dendrobium AJrs. Geo. B. Wilson.
Bulbs very strong, rather thick, closely
set with light green leaves. The flowers
are nearlj double the size of the ordinary
form, with sepals and petals of a rich,
deep crimson; Up very large, yellowish,
with maroon blotch.

Wm. J. Stewart, Sec'y.

A Sug:g:estion to the S. A. F.

Our attention has been called by Secre-
tary Loder, of the National Florists'
Board of Trade, to the fact that efforts
are making by other trade organiza-
tions, who desire the assistance of the
florists for a representative meeting of
commercial bodi. s to be held in Wash-
ington «ome time during the coming
Winter, to consider the advisability of
bringing strong and uniform pressure to
bear upon members of the committee of
the Senate and House, having in view
the securing of legislation favoring the
following ttiree matters:

(l),To compel express companies to
pay for the warstamps on their receipts;
(2), to secure a parcel post sj'Biem; (J)),
to obtain a uniform freight classifica-
tion.

Doubtless the S. A F. O. H. at its com-
ing meeting will give this matter the
consideration it deserves, and take what
steps the Society may consider neces-
sary.

Hybridization Conference in London.

The conference of those interested in
the subject of hybridization, arranged by
the Royal Horticultural Society of Lon-
don, opened at Chiswick Gardens, on
.July 11. Dr. Masters, Editor of the Gar-
deners' Chronicle (who has just had con-
ferred on him, by the King of the Bel-
gians, the honor of officer of the Order of
Leopold), presided at the opening ses-
sion. In the course of a very interesting
address, in which the speaker traced the
history of hyridization.he remarked that
he believed the future of horticulture de-
pended upon well directed experiment^
So far as the details of practical cultiva-
tion are concerned, we are not so much
in advance of our forefathers. We are
able to bring to bear on our ai-t not only
the " resources of civilization," to a de-
gree impossible to our predecessors, but
we can avail ourselves also of the teach-
ings of science, and endeavor to apply
them for the benefit of practical garden-
ing. One object of this conference was
to show that cultural excellence by itself
will not secure progress, and to forward
the progress by discussing the subject of
cross-breeding and hybridization in all
their degrees, alike in their practical and
in their scientific aspects.

Papers were read and discussed as fol-
lows: "Hybridization and Cross-breed-
ing as a Method of Scientific Research,"
by W. Bateson, M. A. F. R. S.; "Hybrid
.\nthuriums," by Mons. A. De la Devan-
saye; "Hybridization as a Means of Pan.
genetic Infection." by Professor De Vries;
"Hybridization and its Failures," by
Rev. Professor Henslow; "Experiments
on Hybridization and Cross-breeding,"
by C.C. Hurst, F. L. .S. In the last named
paper, which was a most practical one,
the writer asserted that primary hjbrids
" do not liy any means differ so widely
from the parent as secondary ones. Se.x
has but little influence per se, and in
some recorded cases the resulting off-
spring from both reverse and obverse
cross were practically identical." Mr.
Hurst ascribed diminished fertility in hy-
brids rather to conditions of life than to
difference in form orconstitution brought
in through hybridization. Statistics pre-
sented by the essayist did not give the
impression that self-fertilized hybrids i-e-
vert to a parent form when propagated
by seed. Mr. Hurst put down the in-
creased vigor of hybrids as abnormal
growth due to out-crossing the strength
of a primary hybrid, he obtained, being
i-educed to the normal again by in-breed-
ing in the second generation. .As a rule
for breeders it was held out that success
might be hoped for within the limits of a
tribe and, generally, experimenters were
exhorted not to be discouraged by even
several failures, and recoiumended, in the
interests of science, to keep an accurate
record of their work whether successful
or otherwise.

At the second day's session, July 12,
Professor Henslow presided. 'The work
of the United .States Department of Agri-
culture in plant hybridization wfis pre-
sented by Herbert J. Webber, of the De-
partment, whose remarks were illustrat-
ed iiv lantern demonstrations. He was
followed by Dr. J. H. Wilson, F. R. S. E.,
on the subject of " Hybrids of PassiHora,
.\lbuca, Ribes and Begonias;" " Hybridi-
zation Mewed from the Standpoint of
Systematic Botany," by R. Allen Rolfe,
A. L. S. of Kew, and a paper by Henri de
Vilmorin, on "Hybrid Poppies," illus-
trated by a fine series of water color
drawings.

.\fter the meeting a discussion, tie om-
nibus rebus was indulged in, in the course
of which Mr. Hurliidge brought before the
meeting the very great difficulties that
had arisen, and do still arise, in system-
atic work through the Latin names,
which have been, and are given, to horti-
cultural hybrids. This speaker was in
favor of none but English names being
applied: but if the old practice was con-
tinued, one should adopt some such plan
as combining two generic or specific
names, or parts of them, as had been
done by Dr. .Masters and Sir Michael Fos-
ter, and of which the word Lielio-Cattleya
was another instance. In some cases* it
was stated that classical names had been
given to hybrids with the express reason,
sad to relate, of hiding their real origin.
The Rev. G. H. Engleheart, M. A., ad-

dressed the meeting upon the difficulty of
finding the results of others' experience in
hybridizing, all the records being scat-
tered about, and he suggested that a
handbook should be compiled with a
view to saving hybridizers much time
and trouble.

.Another point with a practical bearing
raised by tlie same speaker was with re-
gard to the present condition of affairs,
where the inventor could protect the re-
sults of his brain work and labor, but
anyone rather than the raiser of a new
variety obtained the pecuniary reward
for the pains taken. Mr. Geo. Paul, as
one commercially interested, spoke upon
the same subject, saying that legisla-
tion might well be introduced, but .Mr.
Bunyard, following, showed a way in
which a raiser could ensure whatever
profit he reiiuired by raising sufficient
stock before distributing any, and put-
ting a sufficiently high price upon each
plant sold. He pointed out that legisla-
tion would be powerless to preserve the
rights of the raiser of a new variety or a
new plant: prunings might be conscien-
tiously thrown upon the rubbish heap,
but some oneelse might give them away,
and as many plants as there were cut-
tings struck, or buds inserted, could be
reared elsewhereby persons who had not
paid lor the privilege.

Mr. Willet Hays, of the Iinited States,
pointed out how the work of experiment
stations might help tlie producer of a
new variety by testing it in various parts
of the country, and by proving its adap-
tability to the region and other advan-
tages, at the same time as it was being
made known to growers, and before it
was distributed.

At the festival dinner, which took place
at the Hotel Metrojiole, quite a number
of dignitaries was present. Herbert J.
Webber, of the U. S. Department of -Agri-
culture, responded to the toast "Horti-
culture." In the course of his remarks he
said it was a great misfortune that no
reward awaited the originator of a new
plant or variety. He considered that
more honor was due to him who brought
out a new plant than to him who but re-
produced it afterwards. Walter T. Swin-
gle replied to the toast " Hybridists,"
proposed by Mr. Bateson, who spoke of
the work of the U.S. " Here (in England)
we are 'quite out of it,' and we greatly
need some permanent home for research
and scientific investigation." A sugges-
tion was made that a similar conference
be held in the future somewhere in
America.

The foregoing is taken from the re-
port of the conference given in the Gar-
deners' Chronicle of July 15. When tlie
various papers and discussions are pre-
sented in pamphlet form they will prove
a most valuable contribution to modern
horticultural literature.

Teaching: Flower Arrang:ement.

The .\ugust number of ,Scribner's Maga-
zine contains an interesting illustrated
article on .Japanese Flower Arrangement,
in which the writer, Theodore Wores, de-
scribes most entertainingly how flowers
enter into the daily life of these artistic
denizens of the Orient. " The art of
flower arrangement,'' he says, "is not
only practiced by women and girls, but
by men as well, for it is an accomplish-
ment indispensable for all who would
make any pretence to learning or cul-
ture." I'lower arrangement is taught in
the high schools, and the professor of
this cult is as common in Japan as he
who "professes" music and art, is as
much in requisition, often enjoying great
distinction and conhideration. "One of
the most important results of the study
of this floral art," says the author, "has
been in the direction of simplicity. It has
created a love and an appreciation for
the beauty of a single flower — tor in its
color and form, in its graceful stem and
well formed leaves, the votaries of this
art find more enjoyment than in confused
masses of many colored flowers. . . .
It is indeed a wonder that our attention
has not been more generally drawn to
this interesting study, so suggestive of a
new and promising field of artistic possi-
bilities."

While the teaching of flower arrange-
ment is notentirely unknown in -America,
it is not practiced to the extent that the
higher intelligence of the people and their
extreme love for flowers would seem to
necessitate or demand. We need more

Professor Henry T. Baileys to show the
general puldic the "Beauties of the
Flowers, " and their perfect harmonies in
arrangement. In fact, a school of floral
art for those who now point the way in
floral designs and decorations would not
be wholly out of place. Then might we
look for more good taste which now is,
too sadly, often lacking in the creations
of the florist, and thereby a result similar
to that which has been experienced in
Japan — simplicity, and an increased love
and greater appreciation for the beauty
of a single flower. As the writer in ques-
tion truly states "the principle (of Jap-
anese flower arrangement) might be
adopted and developed on lines in har-
mony with our arts and to the enrich-
ment of our civilization. As an art it is
full of possibilities, and would not only
bring us into closer communion and into
a better understanding with nature and
the floral world, but would also exercise
a most a'Sthetic influence and add an un-
known charm to our daily lives."

Who from the ranks of the trade will
rise up as America's first " Professor of
Fio«er .Arrangement?"

BOOKS RECEIVED.

The ORfHiii Hybrids. By George Han-
sen, Scenic Tract, Berkeley, Cal. Price

We have been favored with a copy of
this useful work, and its several supple-
ments brought down to 1897. In view
of the growing popularity of orchids in
.America, combined with the increasing
numberof hybridizers sjiringing up in the
midst of us, the value of such a compila-
tion as is presented in the book before us
cannot l)e over-estimated. With a reliable
guide of this kind the hybridizer's work
can safely be performed in an intelligent
and systematic manner, while as a book
of reference the various lists are invalua-
ble. But the compiler has not confined
himself to a simple enumeration of the
known orchid hybrids: he has endeav-
ored to establish a system of classifica-
tion which he believes will bring order
out of chaos. He also furnishes several
interesting chapters on the subject of
orchids, generally. In the one contain-
ing advice on the method of applying
names to new seedling orchids, he says:
" Such idiocities as to attach names like
Calanthe vestita Cornelius Vanderbilt to
a hybrid which at best is no vestita, and
then, such common rubbish as now these
days every fourth-class gardener can
raise by the box-fuil, to be bespoken,'
that looks to me like jeering at the man
whose name has been used, and as an
effort to perpetuate the contempt which
has been put into such act by the sa-
vant." He characterizes the system of
nomenclature adopted by Messrs. Veitch,
in naming their select lot of seedlings
after objects of fiction and mythology as
a " shining example," and advises not to
attach " immense importance to such
trifling distinctions as some of yourlong-
way's-down species exhibit;" advice
which could also befollowed with advan-
tage in the case of subjects other than
orchids. In the chapter entitled ".A Word
to the Raisers of Orchid Hybrids," the
author gives it as his oiiinion that " it is
time we consider a hybrid among orchids
as so common an apijcarance that we
pass it over without special ado, unless
it be a great improvement on what we
already have on hand. What do our re-
sults amount to at best'.' Cypripedium,
the genus most easily raised from seed,
has been prostituted with such a multi-
tude of rabbling bastards that it takes
the eye and taste of a high mind to keep
above them. Remember that your most
noble genus of odotitoglossum is so far in
the iiack ranks of your hybrids, that a
few lines will mention all that you have
perfected so far. Impress upon your
mind that your success in hybridizing
has been entirely so one-sided, so minute
in regard to tlie difficulties awaiting you
in future work, that it will never do to
rest satisfied with the little accom-
plished."

Hybridizers are also enjoined " to re-
member that hybridization is thegreatest
step towards acclimatizing those stran-
gers in our greenhouses, and that every
grower in the cut-flower trade will— if he
pay attention to what is to his best — be
only too glad to purchase your bastard.
They are easier to grow. "They have bnt
rudimentary wants as comjiared with
the perfected speciies." Raisers are ad-
vised to keep track of their work; ■ take
notesand be truthfully strict about what
you observe. You have but a faint idea
of how many areinterestedin your work,
and it is impossible for you to anticipate
what the result of your effort may turn
out to be." Cha|)ters are also devoted

July 29, 1899.

THe F=i_ORisTS' Exchange.

751

to the Character of the Flowers of Or-
chids, Orchids Raised from Seed of tlieir
(.)wn Kinds, a List of those rom-erned ii]
the Raising of Orcliid Hybrids, ete. Tlie
author has his own way of expressiuf;
himself on various matters, and is not
slow to denounce i)ractices which are not
to his own particular liking; but as his
words have the ring of sincerity about
tliem, one is more inclined to overlook
passages which under other circum-
stances had better been left unsaid, or at
least omitted from a wnrk of this nature.
Orchid Hvbriils and its supjilements
can be supplied by inir publishers (price
$3). and every orchid raiser will find the
books of great service to him.

SEEN, HEARD AND READ.

Louis Schmutz, of Flatbush, N. Y.,
whose personality was recently portrayed
a horticultural journal, rarely, if ever,
meets with an obstacle, either in the
prosecution of his avocation or other-
wise, that he cannot overcome. .Just
now, however, Louis is in a dilemma.
Here is the cause of it in his own words :
1 take some nice palm to keep for a
customer through tiie Winter and it dies;
then he wants me to pay him $10 for the
loss of his plant, but when I send my
iKM-se to the veterinary to keep and it
dies there, I have to pay the veterinary
$1(1. How Is it already ?"

I hear that the Lehigh Valley road has
been selecteil by the New York delegates
as the official route to Detroit. This
news is refreshing in more ways than
one. The journey will present an oppor-
tunity to the delegates of witnessing
some"of the most charming scenery to be
found in .America, providing, also, a
change from that furnished by the oft-
traveled Hudson river route with which
many now are well-nigh sated. It also
shows a commendable independi'uce on
the part of the iNew Yorkers, whcisi' cour-
age rises above even tlie ileluslve and
seductive wiles of Boston beans— no,
"free lunch.*'

I have often had that '• tired feeling"
as X waded through the diatribes of a
New York correspondent, seen from time
to time in a Chicago paper. What he does
know would till a book, but what he (or
is it she, for the eternal scoldings remind
one of the utterancesof an ancient dame)
don't know would fill a whole library.
Liberty, freedom, Americanism, etc.,
were his te.xts last week, combined with
some sputteriugs about ehaperones — a
word sorely misplaced in this instance.
The individual in tiuestion evidently has
sel lom wandered far fr.im his beloved
and to his mind deluded .Manhattan, and
seems to forget that the .\merican people
who travel are daily becoming more
alive to the amenities that attend a jour-
ne.y. Who that has been at conventions
held at a distance, has not sighed for relief
from the many inconveniences that
accompany the securing of tickets and
sleeping berths, the care of baggage, of
finding suitable roomsln hotelsin strange
cities, the loss of time in signing, and the
various humbugging elements connected
with certificates and other drawbacks
that inject so much of discomfort into
the journeying from home. The ignorant
are, in all cases, the greatest scoffers, a nd
'tis only such who rail at every measure
that tends to betterment. To endeavor
to be as comfortable as may be, <loes
not necessarily betoken invalidism or
weakness, either mental or physical;
continual scolding without a purpose is
rather the symptom of these infirmities.
I!ut what is inconvenience and worry,
not to mention e.\tra e-tpense, compan-il
to the " untramelled freedom" of hunting
for a hotel in another town and having
a chance to scold and hurl epithets at the
head of a dilatory railroad ofiicial. to
say nothing of the delight of bothering
to'death the Secretary of the S. A. F.

I see a writer in Cincinnati suggests for
next President of the .S. A. F. the name
of a gentleman who w<mld fill the office
to the entire satisfaction of ever.y mem-
ber, viz., Mr. Patrick O'Mara, of New
York (Mt.v. A New York man for New
Y'ork in ioOO is not a bad idea. But we
mustn't forget tlu' nominee from Boston
last year declined to run.

From notices seen in the daily jiapers
there appears to be a revival of intei-est
all over the country in chrysanthemum
shows for the coming Fall. This is not
line to any effort on the part of the Chry-
santhemum Society of America; but it is
nevertheless welcome news. It does not
seem to have been decided that the Socie-
ty in (luestion will meet during chrysan-
themum time this year yet. Snoopeh.

New York.

The Market.

There is but little change in the
condition of the Hower market since last
report, if anything, it is a little more
quiet. The supply of good carnations is
dwindling away. Such as do come in
are very poor and though not overplen
tiful they bring but T.'jc. per luO. Fancy
.Vmerican Beauty roses are hard to find
but the (juantity of shorter grades has
increased slightly. Bride and Brides-
maid are improving in quality; the de-
mand, however, is so slow that prices
cannot be advanced and they remain as
quoted in our last. Lily of the valley
has been a little more plentiful and on
the whole is of a better quality, bringing
from $2 to |:! per 100. Harrisii lilies are
realizing a better price now than they
did on Easter Saturday, but few are
coming in, however, yet they find ready
sales at .fl per dozen. Asters, both while
and purple, are plentiful, though small
and rather short-stemmed; bunches of
twelve are sold at four for a quarter.
Sweet peas have improved iu quality
and bring from 2c. to 4c. a bunch. Smi-
lax has been hard to get hold of on some
days and the price remains at $1 iJer
dozen. Double white hollyhocks have
appeared, as also rudbeckias.

Among the retailers the usual Summer
quiet prevails; business for the time being
seems to be all transferred to the various
.Summer resorts.

Jottings.

.J. K. Allen is taking a week's vaca-
ti<3n.

W. F. Sheridan left Thursday for Port
Jervis to be gone two weeks. Previous
to going awa.\ painters and paper-hang-
ers commenced decorating the interior of
his store.

A. Herrington sailed for England last
Saturday.

Leonard Barron, Editor of American
(Jardening, is expected to arrive from
Europe this week.

Mrs. H. A. Bunyard is home again
much improved in health.

J as. W. Withers was in Philadelphia
this week.

IL .\. Bergmann is off to the Catskills
for a two weeks' vacation.

John Hogan, lately with the New York
('ut Flower Co., was drowned off Fire
Island, Friday, the 21st. inst.

Ernst Asmus and family have gone to
the Thousand Islaiiils.

Auctioneer John P. Cleary is rejoicing
over the advent of a little daughter. She
arrived last .Sunday night and papa
Cleary says she's a dandy.

Harry A. Bunyard, 42 West 28th street,
celebrates August l,the first anniversary
of his embarking in his present line of
business. The past year has been fairly
satisfactory, and sanguine hoi-ies are
entertained" for the future. Among other
business ilone has been the sale of 2,000,-
000 galax leaves.

A meeting of the S. A. F. invitation
committee will be held at the club rooms,
Monday, July :U, at 3 P. M. .\s impor-
tant matters will come up for discussion
a full attendance is requested.

.\ shipment of Oncidium varicosum
R(jgersii has been received from their
native habitat by Clucas & Boddington
Co. The stock is in fine condition.

Brooklyn.

Business in Brooklyn is strictly on the
ijuiet, not many flowers are coming in.
yet there are plenty to satisfy the demand.
Roses are rather poor and fetch from fl
to .1f2 per 100, though a very limited
number of Bridesmaid, cut from ytinng
stock, has been received on some days
that were of such a quality that they
realized 4c. each. Carnations bring any-
Avhere from 30c. to ITjc. per 100. Sweet
peas of the best fetch 3c. a bunch. Tube-
roses have made their appearance and
sell for 2c. a spike, .\diantum is good and
75c. per 100 is realized on what is sold.

Paterson, N. J.

The firm of Van Voorhies & Smith, of
this town; has been dissolved by mutual
consent, James A. Van Voorhies retiring.
The business will becontinued by Robert
.Smith, the practical member of the firm,
under the style of Robert Smith & Co. at
the old stand.

Paterson is the home of the 10 cent
bouquet. Immense quantities of these
are sold every Saturday on the street
market. Every mill girl and a good
many of the upper ten are the pur-
chasers.

Index of Advertisers.

Alien OH 744

AllenJ K 788

Alleu WS 768

Aui Galdening 748

Am Jadoo Oo 769-60

Am Rose Oo 748

Animann 0 745

ABchoQaaQ 0 760

BakerW J 768

Baldwin A J 76'J

BallerFA 762

Barlram T E 749

Bassett & Washburn 759
Bayersdorter H i Oo 762

Beach J E 749

Beaulieu H 762

Becker Fred 0 7611

Beckett WO 764

BergerH H kOo.... 746

BerningH G 759

Blauvelt & Qattman 768
Bobbink k Atkins... 744

Bock W A 766

Boomer Fred 762

Boston Letter Oo. . . 769

Bradburj' Jos 749

Brant &Noe 749

Brennemann J D... 748

Brown P 746

Bunyard HA 749-62

Burpee W A ft Oo . . 746
OaliforniaNurs Co.. 745

Carmody J D 761

Cetrey Letter Oo - .. . 769

Chinnlck W J 757

Cleary ft Co 759

Cllffe'B Ghouses 749

Olacas&Boddington

Oo 743

Oonard ft Jones Oo .. 748
Cottage Gardens ... 743

Cowen'sNSons 760

OoiSeedCo 746

Orabb ft Hunter 767

Oraig Robt « Son ... 749
Cunningham J. H . . 757
OutFlower Exchange 758

Dean Boiler Co 761

De Pew Bros 749-62

Deutsche Gartner

Zeitung 75"

Dletsch Aft Co 761

Dillon J L 749

Dlngee ft Conard Co. 749
Domer F ft Sons Oo. 748

Dreer Hy A 766

Domontft Co 768

Edwards & Docker. . 769

EhretF 759

ElchholzH 757

ElseleO 762

ElseleJG 766

Elizabeth NurseryOo 745
Elliott Wm ft Sons.. 741

EUiott W H 759

ElUs & PoUworlh. .767
EUwanger ft Barry.. 747
Emmans Geo M.... 756

Evenden Bros 749

Faust H O 4 Co 767

F & F Nurseries . .. 747
Florist Hall Ass'n. . . 761
Florists' Supply Co. 757

Foster LH 766

Freeman J B 749

Fryer E 748

Gibbons HW 760

Giblln&Oo 760

Gorton&Lldgerwood

Oo 761

Greene ft Dnderhlll 748
GrifBlh ft Turner Co 757

GunlherW H 768

HargadineEC 747

HartM A 768

Heiss JB 766

Herr AM 762

Herrmann A 762

Herzog Wm 758

Hesser W J 756

Hews AHft Co 760

Hicks & Orawbuck.. 758

HtiangerBros 760

Hill EO& Co 769

Hillbom W r 762

Hippard E 760

Hitchings ft Oo 761

Holbrook Bros 761

Holton ft Hunkel Co 768

HoranEC 768

Horan Jas ft Son 748

Hort'lAdvertiser.... 767

Hulsebosch Bros "44

Internat'l Heater Co 760

Jackson EB 748

Jackson J H 7»t

Jackson ftPerklnsOo 749

Jacobs 8 ft Sons 761

JennlngsEB 746

Johnson ft Stokes... 746

JonesHT 749

Joosten C H 745

Easting Wm F 769

KelseyHP 769

Kennicott BrosCo.. 769
Kersey Mrs I W. ... 745

Index of Advertisements.

KraberWG 762

KuehnC A 768

Lager ft Hurrell 757

LangJahrAH . ... 758

Lang J 758

Laugwith A R 745

Ley J H 766

LocklandLumberCo 757
Logan Ave. G'honaes 748

LongD B 769

Lord ft Bumham Co 761

MacBean AS. 749

MaedrP 748

M'f'r's Rubber Co.. 760
McCarthy N F ft Oo. 768

McFadden EC 744

McKenarftWlnter80n768

McManns J 768

MerkelC ft Son 756

Meyer JOftOo 769

Michel P ft BCo.... 745

MlllangF 768

Miller GL 766

Model Plant Stake Co 749
Moninger John O Oo 761

Moon SO 762

Moon WH Co 747

Morris Floral Co.... 748

Mo98 Q M 769

Mt Honnes Conserv-
atories 74S

Murphy Wm 748

Nat'l Florists' Board

otTrade.... 745

NaHonalPlantOo... 749
N YCutrlowerCo.. 758
NTMktQ Assn.... 714

Niessen L 759

Ormsby E A 760

OuwerkerkP 762

Owen HP 762

Peacock WP 748

PennockSS 76»

Pierce F O Oo 760

PtersonFRCo 743

Pinehurst Nurseries 745
Pittsburg Out Flower

Co 768

Pltzonka O 762

Plant BeedOo 744

PuUenA 747

Quaker City Mach Co 761

Bawlings EI 762

Rawson W Wft Co.. 745

Beck J 748

Reed&KeUer 769

ReeserC A Oo 749

Belnberg Bros 759

Renard Jos 748

RlbsamC 4 Son.... 762
BickseokerOhasH.. 769
Rider-Ericsson En-
gine Co 760

RlppergerGeo 760

Roemer F 745

Rolker Aft Sons. . .746-62

RoseMtgOo 767

Rupp JF 744-48

Sands WB 749

Schlatter Wm & Son 756

Schiller J L 744

Schmidt J 0 747

SchmltzFWO 744

Schultheis A "56

SchwabeOO 757

Scollay Jno A 760

Sea Cliff Nursery... 757
Shellroad Q'h'se Co. 746

Sheridan W F 758

Siebrecht ft Son 743

SkabcuraDlpCo.... 767

Smith N &8on 762

Smith W ftT Co 749

SoltanC 40o 746

Stearns A T Lum Co 761
Stoothoff H A ft Co.. 764
Storrs ft Harrison Co 747

Studer N 7.'i6

Stumpp ft Walter Oo 744

Sutherland G A 75S

Suzuki .1; Ilda 746

Taylor B J 749-62

Traendly & Schenck 758
Van Home Griffon

ftOo 761

Vaughan's Seed

Store 744

Vincent RJrft Son... 747
Vredenburg 4 Co... 769

Watson T R 747

Weathered T W Sons. 760

WeberOSS Co 761

Weber H 4 Sons 748

WeeberftDon 745

Welch Bros 758

Wbllldln Pottery Co 760

WhtteJ . 749

WIetor Bros 769

WlttboldOeo 766

Wolf AQftBro 761

WoodJOB 762

Wood Bros 749

Woodbury D B 745

Young J 758

Young TJr 759

ZirnglebelD 746

PLANT.S, SEEDS,
I3ULBS. FLOWERS.

Abutilon 748

Ageratum 7l8

Alocasia 762

Alteruanthera 767

Araucarias 766

Asparagus. .744-48 49-66

-67-69-62
Asters ..
Azaleas.. .
Begonias..
Bellls

.... 762
,... 762
.748-66
... 762

Ed Sceery is painting and decorating
the interior of his store during the dull

The new soil crushing machine being
introduced by the Florists' Supply Co.,
North Tonnwanda, N. Y., is evidently
giving satisfaction, judging from tlie tes-
timonials of florists in the vicinity of the
manufacturers. The machine is used for
crushing and mixing soil and manure,
and is a great labor saver.

Bulbs (not specifical-
ly named) 744-46

Calceolarias... 744-45-62

Callas 745

Cannss 762

Carnations. 744-48-49-62
Chrysanthemums. 743-47

-48-49
Cinerarias. . .744.45-48-62

Clematis 762

Crotons 749

Cryptomeria 745

Cut Flowers 758-59

Oycas 746-68-62

Cyclamen . . . 745-48-56-62

Cyperus 756

D.ffodils 746

Dahlias 748

Dracfenas 766-62

Ferns .. 743-44-47-66-62

Ficua 747-66

Freesla 714-46-67-62

Fuchsias 748

Galai 759

Geraniums. .743-48-67-62
Herbaceous Plants.. 745

Hyacinths 744-45

Hydrangeas . 743-47-48-62

Impatiens 748

Ivy 748

Lillums 743-44-67-62

Lycopodium 748

Manettia 748

Marantas 766

Mignonette 744-62

Mushroom Spawn 745-67

Myosotis 762

Narcissus 744-46-57

Orchids 743 67

Oxalis 762

Peeonias 762

Palms. ..743-44-46-47-49

-66
Pansies ....744-45-48-62

Petunias 748

Pilea

Pinks 748

Primulas 744-46-18-66-87
-62

Pterls 756

Rhododendrons 762

Roses . . . 743-46-48-49-66
-57-62

Seeds (not specifi-
cally Indexed) — 745

Selaglnella 748-66

Shrubs (not sped
fically named) ..747-62

SmaU Fruits 717

Sn.llax ..745-48-49-66-62

Splra>a 762

Trees 747-62

Vegetables 746-47

Verbenas 748

Violets 748-49-67

MISCELLANEOUS

Auctions 768-69-62

Baskets 757

Board of Trade... 746

Boilers 746-60-61

Books 748-51-62

Boxes 769

Business Opportuni-
ties 746

Carnation Supports. 748
Cut Flowers, Whole-
sale and Oommis-
sion Dealers... 758-69

Fertilizers 757-69-60

Florists' Letters 769

Florists' Supplies... 758

-69-62
Flower Pots, Vases,

Tubs etc 768-60

Fruit and Flower

Plates 759

Glass 760-61

Glazing Points 744

GreenhouseCon-

structlon. 757-fl

Greenhouse Lumber 757

-61
Greenhouse Requi-
sites 760

Haillnsurance 761

Help Wanted 746

Hose 760

Insecticides 751-57

Mastica 741-60

Metal Designs 762

Moss 749-67

Newspapers 767

Peat 767

Pipes, Joints and

Valves 746-60-61

Pumps 760

Putty 761

Sale or Kent 746

Sash 761

Situations Wanted.. 746

Stakes 749

Stationery 746-59

Tile 761

Tools, Implements

etc 744-67-60

Tying Materia! 769

Ventilators 760-61

Wants 716

Wire Designs 768-59

Price $2.50.

Now Ready.

ARNOLD'S

TELEGRAPH CODE

FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN
AND ALLIED INDUSTRIES.

This Telegraph Code has been com-
piled e.xpressly for the use of Florists,
Nurserymen and Allied Industries, and
completely covers every phase of tele-
graphic communication required by
either wholesaler or retailer.

SAMPLE TELEGRAM COMPILED FROM

ARNOLD'S CODE BOOK.

[From a Cononiission Man to a Grower.]

Sufferer-eabby - unlimber - bunion -
unmacJe - eamelina - unloving beard-
ing unwind - urban - bearding - uu-
sought-clothless-iinspoken. -14 words.

Send nil Wriliifmlfiy 4i>l) fnncy Ameri-
can Benuties, SOO Uridesni.-iids, 500
Brides, 50 vellow Clirys.-iiitheiiitims, 75
.1trinff.i of Sinilax, 50 Oreliids, Cypripe-
diums, anil 1000 cheap Ciirnutions,
assorted.— 11 words.

14 Code vs. 31 Plain.

There is no doubt but that the trade
generally will avail themselves of the im-
proved and cheapened metliods of com-
munication opened to them by this useful
Time Saver. Saves expensive telephone
service— No difficulty in translation.

Remit us ttie price (»2.5o) and -we
■win send you a copy on e:ii:anil-
natlon. If not found suitable i an
unlikely contlnitencyi, return
book In icood condition and we
will return you your money.
Address all Orders,

THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE,

p. 0. Box 1 697, New York City.

752

The F='LOrists* Exchange.

(112) RemoTiiig- Old Putly.— To re-
move old putty from Hash bars there is,
tio better method than cutting it away
with the putty Itnife.

(113) Field Mice.— Sweet corn soaked
in a solution of strychnine and scattered
about Iheir haunts has proved effectual
in driving away these pests. '• -

(114) Photosraphs of Funeral De-
signs.—W. & Co., Ont. These are sold
by Daniel B. Long, of Buffalo, and Wm.
I. Brower, 955 Broadway, New York
City.

(115) Plant for Name.— J. T. Ellis.
The name of plant received is.Santpliiia
Chamcecyparissus incana. For outlining
designs in carpet l)eddlng it is one of the
best plants to be had, ax it can be kept
pinched down to <iny required height.

is a rather heavy loam with one-fifth of
well rotted manure added. Mix well to-
gether and it practical use solid beds; or,
if benches are used there must be at the
least six inches of soil in them. Sow tlie
seeds either the last week in July or the
first of August. Sow in rows 18 inches
apart and when the seedlings are large
enough to handle, thin them out, leaving
one plant every 10 or 12 inches.

(121) Changing from Egg to Pea
Coal.— If the additional alternate bars
can be put in, the small sized coal can be
used all right providing enough extra
draught can also be applied. If by ex-
perience vou have found that your chim-
ney has iuore draught than has been re-
quired for the larger sized cpal it will
jirobahly burn tlie smallersize; but if the
draugiit has^onlv been adequate for the
biggest coal then it will'be uecessal-y to
lengthen the chimney accordingly.

(122) Asparagus Sprengeri can be
grown well either in box'S or narrow
benches, about 8 inches deep. Use a
rather rich eoil and plant 18 inches
apart. It is used in bunches and no
strings are required for It to cling to.
Plants should be procured and planted
as soon as possible if good results are
wanted the coming season. In cutting
take only those sprays that are large
enough to l)e useful and avoid cutting

in Califiji nia

(IIG) Kreesias for Easter.- Freesias
for Kaster can be held back by being
kept outdoors as late in the Fall as jfos-
sible, and when they have to be brought
into the greenhouse give them only the
coolest house you have, or put them in a
frame where you can keep the frost out
nicely.

(117) Ijauristinus through the Sum-
mer months may either be planted out-
doors or kept in pots and stood out-
doors. They require abundance of water
in Summer, and when put in the green-
house in the Fall must be given a cool
temperature and watered sparingly.

(118) To Have Early Freesias.— To
have freesias in flower as early as possi-
ble, plant the bulbs as soon as they are
received, in flats. Give a good watering
and place them under a bench in a cool
greenhouse, cover them with cloth or
several layers of newspapers and keep
covered, until they start into growth;
then place the flats onagood lightbeiich,
as near the glass as possible, and keep
the house moderately cool.

(ll'J) Single White Hyacinths.—

The single white hyacinths should be
boxed early in September. If Romans,
and wanted for Christmas, they may be
put under benches same as the freesias,
and treated similarly; but if of theDutch
variety and not wanted to flower until
next Fetiruary or Mnrch, then the boxes
should be placed outdoors and covered
with six or eight inches of soil, where
they mayromiiin until about three weeks
before wanted for flowering.

(120> Mignonette.— A Young Flo-
i-ist.- The soil best suited for mignonette

down all the plant at one time. Have
the benches well drained and use only
that manure in the soil that is thor-
oughly decomposed, avoldbig over-
watering. For prices of good plantscon-
sult the advertisement in this paper.

(123) Marl as a Fertilizer. — The
sample was a calcareous marl mixed
with considerable organic matter. The
average analysis of seven samples of
marl of similar nature is as follows :

Potash S'l percent.

PhosiJliuiica. Ill 1 116 I er cent.

Lime 4" 5(1 per cent.

Calculated solely on the basis of the
potash and phosphoric acid, this ma-
terial would not be worth more than
$1.25 per ton as a fertilizer. It may be
used, however, on sour, or peaty soils
with the same beneflcial effect as would
be secured by the application of lime with
the added advantage of the potash and
phosphoric acid. The maximum value
which can be aSKigned to the samplesent
is $2 50 per ton delivered. J. Fields.

(124) Piping for Greenhouse.- We

wish to heat a house in which we can-
not give pipes much fall except by over-
head system. The question is can we
run two rows of 2 inch pipes for flows
and return in three rows of 4-inch. Prac-
tically, the 2-inch will also he return, as
the w'aler will run down hill as soon as
it starts in the 2-inch pipe. — Balto.

— The question whether two 2inch
flow ])ipes Hill supply three4-inch returns
depends upon the length of the i)ip' s,
and, as this is not staled, a definite
answer cannot be given. A 2-inch pipe
used as a flow overhead will supply

about 75 feet of 4-inch return pipe, and
when there are three returns 50 feet or
less, in length, they can be sujiplied by
two 2-inch flow pipes if the jinangement
is such that the watercan be i'(|U.il]y dis-
tributed. It may be advisable to run a
2-inch flow to supply each of the 4-iuch
returns, and this arrangement can be used
in houses 75 or even 100 feet in length.—
L. R. Taft.

How many lines of 2-inch pipe are nec-
essary to beat a greenhouse 20 x 36 feet,
even span, with two rows of (J-foot sash
on each roof. Would two lines around
the house be sufficient— two flows and
two returns'.' The thermometer seldom
goes below zero.— C. O. Gould.

—The temperature desired is not given,
bnt the amount of pipe spei'itied would
hardly keep out frost in zero weather.
For a temperature of 40 degrees use 300
linear feet of 2-inch pipe; for 50 degrees
375 feet will be required and 475 will be
needed for 55 to 60 degrees. It will be a
good plan to run two over-head flows
and connect them at the farther end with
the coils, which should extend across the
end of the house for about six feet from
each corner and then run on the side
walls back to the other end of the hou.se,
if, as is advisable, there are walks next
to the walls of the house. If the house is
built in the old way with a wide center
bed and with narrow benches along the
walls, the return pipes may all be under
the side benches, or otherwise as is de-
sired.—L. 1(. Taft.

(125) Greenhouse Heating.— I have

built two greenhouses and would hke ad-
vice as to the best method of heating
tbi'm. In three or four years I expect to
change to steam and do not care to go
to .1 hu'gc expense for a heater. The
ro.se liouse is 24 x 100 feet with the sash
bars on the north and south sides 10 and
20 feet long respectively, while the roof
of the carnation house, which is 16 x 100
feet, measures 18 feet. In this house there
ii a row of 16-inch glass in the south
wall. I would like to use 3-inch pipe for
Hows and IVa inch for returns as I have
those sizes on hand. How much will it
take and how should it be arranged ? — S.

—If to be used but three orfour yearsit
is probable thatacoil boiler will befound
cheapest in first cost, and it will also be
ipiite economical of fuel and will last as
long as it will be required. The boiler
should have a grate surface of about 10
square feet, say 21/0 x 4 feet and 250
square feet of fire surfai e. If 1%-inch pipe
is used not far from 500 linear feet will
be needed. This can be cut into lengths
(i feet long and arranged in eigiit coils
each ten pipes high, or if 8 feet long,
only eight pipes will be required in each
coil. For the rose house two 3-inch
flow pipes will be required unless the sys-
tem is under pressure when one 3-inch,
or better, two 2Vo-inch w'ill suffice. It
will be well to use sixteen li/i>-inch re-
turns, which can be fastened to the wall
posts by means of pipe hooks. In the
carnation house one 3-inch flow and nine
IVa-incli returns can be used. — L. R. Taft.

I have two greenhouses, each 16 x 30
feet, 41/2 feet high at eaves and about 9
feet at ridge. The heater (hot water
boiler) had tieen an upriglit tubular feed
steamer, now used horizontally. It is 2
feet 8 inches in length by 19 inches in di-
ameter. The heat goes under the Ijoiler
and returns through the flues. There are
about 170 feet of 2-inch pipe in each
house under the benches. I wish to know
if the heater is of sutficient capacity to
add more radiation. What boiler ca]>aci-
ty and what amount of iiipe Avoiiid be
necessary to maintain 70 degrees in the
houses with zero weather outdoors?
The houses aie connected. — R. S. P.

—From the brief description of the
boiler it is not possitde to judge of its
capacity, but I should consider it to be
much too small to heat the two houses
to 70 degrees in zero weather. For
houses 16 X 30 feet, 170 feet of 2-incli
pipe would not be able to maintain a
temi)eratuie liigher than 50 degrees,
while not more tlian 45 degrees could be
maintained with economy of fuel, even
were the heater of sufficient capacity.
To supply heat for two such houses and
maintain a temperature of 70 degrees in
zero weather, the boiler should have a
gi-ate surface of aljout 3 square feet, and
a fire surface of from 60 to 75 feet, ac-
cording to its arrangement. The radiat-
ing surface should be about 240 scpiare
feet in each house, and I would suggest
the use of two 2-inch flows and 10 or 11
returns, according to the exposure and
wsirmtli of the houses. — L. R. Taft.

Sea Cliff Nurseries, N. Y.

During a recent visit to Sea Cliff w-e
visited the model nursery of Ferd. Bou-
lon. For intensive cultivation and the
utilization of every foot of available
space this nursery is a marvel. Not a
bare corner is to be found, and there is
probably a larger amount of product
grown here than is obtained on many
places that contain twice the acreage.
The nursery is intersected by three public
avenues, and at each entrance bedsaie
laid out and planted with the choicest of
foliage and flowering plants. Which ever
way one enters the grounds something-
is found to admire immediately on going-
through the gateway. In reply to the
question, why do you have so much bed-
ding done? Mr. Boulon answered, that
such made the visitor become a cus-
tomer; when people see well grown
plants and flowers they usually have a
desire to grow some themselves.

Probably the most notable objects here
are the dwarf fruit trees of which pii-
tures recently appeared in this journal.
Along the side 01 every walk cordons of
pear or apple trees are trained. To ob-
tain this result trees are planted about
six feet apart and trained along a single
wire which is about two feet from the
ground, running parallel with the walls.
The tree is allowed to have but the sin-
gle stem, and when it reaches its neigli-
bor it is stopped. Fruiting spurs aie
allowed to develop at regular intervals
along the stem and much fruit is thus
grown in very little space. Thcsi- cordon-
trained trees are easily transplanted after
they have become perfect, and many such
have been sold to private estates, .lusi
back of the cordon and at a distance of
about three feet, is an espalier about fivi'
feet in height, also covered with fruit
trees. Pears have l)cen mostly used f<ir
the espalier, and they are trained to the
double palmette system. This is obtained
by planting rather close and letting- 1 be
branches cross each oilier diagonally.
Espaliers covered in this manner arc
pleasing to look upon, yield large crops
of fruit, and being but five feet high the
little shade they throw is more beneflcial
than otherwise. They also act as a good
wind break to all the low-growing stock
that is planted in the enclosed area.
Where the cross walks meet a double arch
is formed by single stem trees planted at
the corners of ilie borders and running
them over-head, jiiining the four togetlicr
in the center.

Near one of the entrances, and sur-
rounding several nice flower beds, jiear
trees have tieen planted in a circle ami
their stems trained to form the words
"Sea Cliff Nursery." These trees are all
grafted, one into another, are practically
all in one piece; and though they were
trained In this form more for curiosity
than anything else they bear an abun-
dance of fruit. From the appearance of
the fruit trees that border the walks
there is no doubt whatever that this sys-
tem is very profitable though it is prefer-
able to plant pears for the purpose In-
stead of apples, as they are less snbject
to the ravages of the fly. Summer prun-
ing has to be done thoroughly so as to
insure well ripened wood but the cultural
and training methods are so simple that
any owner of a garden could add to its
beauty and its proflt by growing fruit
on espaliers.

Grapes are grown rather extensively
and the propagating is done by layering.
This method is well enough understood
to need no explanation here. Vines thus
raised bear fruit much sooner than when
grown from a two or three-eyed cutting.
Pyramidal pear trees have suffered con-
siderably with blight of late, and the
shape of a good many of them is spoiled
so badly that it will take much care and
a few years' time to get them into sym-
metrical form again.

Every foot of ground in the nursery
is planted with something or other, and
to enumerate all would occupy loo much
space. Violets planted in the ground
have suffered severely from drought, but
this contingency was provided for early
in the season by having a large supply
planted in boxes, and the plants are now
looking well. These are outdoors and
are growing in a semi-shaded location.
This is a method worth.y of imitation.
The carnations in the fleld are making a
vigorous growth. Daybreak especially
being very strong and showing but few
misses through lack of rain.

A Field of Asters. ]

The accompanying illustration sliows
a field of novelty asters — the branching
coniets— growing on the grounds of
Waldo Rohnert, Gilroy, Cal., and gives a
pretty good idea of what California ia
capable of producing in this line.

1

JulV L'O. INH'.I

THe FLORISTS' ExCHHrMGE.

753

BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS.

Chrvsantukmi'ms which are being
Krowii as Bpecimen plants Bhoiild now
be potted lor the last time. Those in
0-inch pots will have ample room if put
into 8-iucii ; any larger shift would only
be a waste of soil and room. No more
pinching of the shoots should be at-
tempted. Tie u]) carefully all plants
that are intended to flower, endeavoring
at the same time to have the plants well
shaped by distributing theshoots evenly
so that each flower will be displayed to
the best advantage. Sprinkle tobacco
dust over the plants occasionally to
keep away tiy and be on the lookout for
grasshoppers. These pests, if not caught
and killeti, will soon denude a batch of
plants of every leaf. Chrysanthemums
in the houses will also liave to be looked
over daily to keep grasshoppers down.
There has, as yet, been no insecticide
discovered that will either kill or drive
away these pests, and we can only de-
pend upon catching them by hand.

KosES that are being held over for an-
other year should be almost dried down
by this time. In withholding water great
care must be exercised or the plants will
most asHuredl3' suffer. The growing of
loses under gluss requires a certain
amount of knowledge, but the resting ol
them requires moie, tind many men plant
new stock every year because of failures
in resting old stock. The drying down
of such rose beds does not necessarily
mean letting the soil become dust dry,
hut it does mean tliat only enijugii
moisture is allowed in the soil to preserve
the roots in a healthy dormantconditiou
without inciting them into activity.
When the bark (jf the rose wood shows
the least sign of shrivelling it is apparent
that the bed is getting too dry and
should have a little water. Sometimes a
light syringing is beneficial in restoring
the wood to a plump conflition. Watch
the plants from day to day and you can
easily tell whetiier they are resting prop-
erly or are being killed outright.

Sweet Pea Novelties.

Kckford's novelties are seen at their
best with Mr. ('has. Larrowe, in Cohoc-
ton. N. Y. While it is true that soil and
climatic cotiditions are favoring, such a
splendid showing could not be other-
wise obtained than by intensive cultiva-
tion. Mr. Larrowe is a scientist in his
specialty, and he knows sweet pea lore
from "cover to cover," and. better still,
is as practical as is his experience. He is
a Arm believer in .Jadoo flbre and liquid,
and the article in question could receive
no better recommendation than is evi-
denced from the extraor^linary quality
of Cohocton sweet peas, that are a
revelation and delight to all enthusiasts.

In reviewing the Eckford novelties
some excel Ixjth as commercial or florist
varieties, and U>v exhibition, while the
coloring in otiier varieties excludes them
as commercial sorts, yet they are useful
for exhibition and serve to furnish vari-
ety. Hoth classes are needed, for without
the latter there would be that dreadful
sameness at exhibitions so continually
harped on by those least interested and
less posted.

Sadie Burpee, the superlative white,
would be prominent in both classes. It
is the most distinctive grandiflora form,
of waxy whiteness, large size, and the
flowers are borne on long, strong stems.
It seems to be acclimated at once, and
may be regarded as a decided advance
and will easily take the lead in whites.

Lady Grisel Hamilton is altogether the
finest and largest lavender sweet pea.
It has all the good points in its favor,
whether for cut flowers or exhibition.
Lavender swci't pi'Ms are ideal Summer
cut flowers for llorists' work.

Hon. H. ISoiivi'iiie is another good one,
large and hanilsonie. Some would call
it a shrimp-iiink. It is certainly a dis-
tinctive soft [link, brighter than I'rima
Donna. There is a suggestion of salmon
in its sf)ft tint, enough to retain its
charming colors, and less easily fading
than other light jiink varieties, still not
enough to make it an " off" shade used
with other pinks. Bonvenie cannot help
but be popular from the start.

Mrs. Dugdale is the largest and richest
rose-colored sweet pea to date; softer
than Her Majesty and larger, i)erfect
flowers. The color effect of a large bunch
is exceedingly fine.

Othello may safely be set down as the
leader in very dark varieties. No metallic
gloss detracts from its clear, deep, dark
shading; almost a solid color. It is
first-class.

Countess of Cadogan reminds one of
Navy Blue, sent out by Burpee. I pre-

fer the latter, however, for its more solid

color.

Duke of Westminster is an immense
pUini-purpIe, grand for exhibition.

Lady Skelmerdale, with its combined
tints of lavender, rose and white, an-
swers for variety ; yet, to my taste, it is
the least attractive of the set. I doubt
if it will be much grown.

Burpee's Navy Blue unquestionably is
the most desirable dark sweet pea for
florists. Its rich purplish blue is a clearer
tone of solid color than is usuallj' found
in dark colored sorts.

Stella Morse isconsiderably in advance
of other yellows; as the yellow effect is a
decided tone of color. It is ideal for
harmonizing with lavenderand softpink.

In the open, Salopian is the richest and
freest red variety, but for under glass
Her M.ajesty is preferable, as it can be
used with rose and pink hhades, and still
be red enough to be effective with arti-
ficial light. Under glass it is a rich cerise.

European Plant Notes.

Pelargonium Decorator. — Size is still
the goal of the cultivator's hopes an<l
aspirations. For size he strives idglit
and day, knowing full well th.it the
Anglo-Saxon wants something big.
Decorator, sent out by H. B. May, of
Edmonton, is certainly the biggest" ger-
anium in e.xistence. It has something
besides size to recommend it, however,
for the color is first-rate — a brilliant
scarlet. As a pot plant it is bouinl to
take on.

The Crop of Carnations.— IS'.IO is
starting betimes with acropof new vari-
eties, and although we cannot hope to
get $."000 for any of them, some of them
are yet good. No fewerthan nine awards
of merit were given by the Royal Horti-
cultural Society at the last meeting.
The varieties were Don Carlos, a grand
yellow ground, splashed with bright

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F. G. FOSTER.

several Kliatlee deeper than \v lieu grown
outHide.

Sweet peaB are a Summer Hi)wer par
excellence, aiKl the Iohh of them to the
HoriBt would be a n-a! deprivation, ae
there 1« nothing- more effective, an dainty
and gracpful in made-up work at this
season. For greens usp adiantum and
Asparagus Spreiigcrl. Wreaths of sepa-
rate colors, as lavender, pink, and white,
are most used, as well as contrasting
shades. A large broken column of white
sweet peas. fHwtooned with lavender, is
handsome and tasteful. For bunches
two contrawtlng colors are used in long
sprays with Asparagus Spreniieri. 1
could hardly keep agoin' without sweet
peas Summer and Winter.

O. I*. Kawson.

iLBITS'i FLOWEIir

I'ANSY Flowers. — We are in receipt of
some sample pansy flowers, grown by
Beaulleu, seedsman, Woodhaven, N. Y.
'I'lie bloom.s were of gfxid size for the sea-
son, the markings being beautifully clear
and well defined and embracing a, wide
range of coloring. Among them was a
pure white variety with a yellow eye.

rose; Lady Kose. a good rose sell of
Maluiaison size: Florizel, a bright ma-
genta-cerise, equally large, all three com-
ing from the collection of that famous
raiser, Martin R. Smith; Goldfinch, a
fine yellow self; Ossian, a pretty fancy,
color yellow and deep red; Galileo, deep
yellow ground, with heavy splashings of
crimson; Galatea, yellow ground with
particularly neat, crimson margins, and
very smooth petals; Flack, fancy yellow,
flushed and splashed with red, and Agnes
Sorrel, a rich, dark crimson self, with
very sweet scent, all of them shown by
Chas Turner, of Slough.

These nine varietiesareonly theearnest
of what Is to come.

By the way, I hear occasional inquiries
for the Mrs. Thos. Lawson carnation.
The big price paid for it across the water
seems to have fired people's fancy and
curiosity. If prices are reasonable there
will be a decent sale for it on our side of
the water.

Cerasiis Psendo - Cerasus Jas. H.
Veiteh is a newly imported double-
flowered form that is easily first among
all the flowering cherries. The flowers
are of immense size and bright pink, and
the plants bloom while they are very
small. This is important liecause we
have here the makings of a good pot

flowering shrub that will presently be
grown in its thousands for market
work. The Royal Horticultural Society
gave a first-class certificate to it on Ma.y
10, so that the plant starts right off the
lUcirk with honors. I uiu confident that
the .las. H. Veiteh cherry will bear
watching, for it is going to be a good
thing. Jas. Veiteh & Son, Limited, of
Chelsea, hold the stock. In company
with many other good things this plant
came from Japan. Viatof:.

THE MEN WE MEET.

"^I call a man remarkable who becomes a true
wurkmau in tbia vmeyard ot the HitiheBt. He
his work that of palace-buildiutf and kiugdom-
founding, or only of delving and ditchmg, to
me it IB no matter— or next to none. All
humanworkis transitory, small In Itself. • •
Only the worker thereof, and the spirit that
dwelt In him is significant.— Carlyle.

No. 47

-F. G. FOSTER.

F. (i. Foster, of Hamilton, (Jnt., is one
of the best known gardeners iind florists
in Canada. I say gardener and florist ad-
visedly, because Mr. Foster is a thorough
practical gardener as well as a successful
commercial florist. He was born in the
suburbs of London, England, in 1841,
and served an apprenticeship at Zion
House. Isleworth, the seat of the Duke of
Northumberland, under the late Mr. Fair-
bairn, a gentleman who was the preceptor
of many young gardeners at this cele-
brated place. Leaving here Mr. Foster
went to Frognell, the seat of Earl Spen-
cer, at Chiselhurst, Kent. After three
years service there he accepted the posi-
tion of gardener at Hatfield House, the
seat of the Marquis of .Salisbury, and liad
charge of this fine old place until the
death of tile late Manjuis, when he re-
.signed the position to take charge of
Brentrtood Grange, Wandsworth Com-
mon, the seat of E. Barnett, Esq., leaving
this position to take charge of Taplow
Hall. Buckinghamshire. Alter Ave years'
si'rvice in this l;ist nanieil place he deter-
mined to tr\' his IiiT-tunrin Canada. arriv-
ing in T<jronto on the last day of ilarch.
1ST7. He immediately' engaged with the
late James l''leming, as foreman, where
he stayed two years. At that time Flem-
iiig's was the lu-incipal florist's place in
Canada. 'I he stock carried was a gen-
eral one, and many tine plants, hardly
ever seen here no\^', were grown. There
was a flne hon.'ic of I'anielhas, another of
general hard-woodi'd plants, a nice col-
lection of oichids aiiil a good collection
of choice stove j-lants. Mr. Foster was
quite at home among these, and wlien he
lelt the place the stock was in excellent
condition. It was indeed a treat for one
inierested to go through this fine collec-
lion. .4t that time there were several
good private jjlaces in this district, but
the commercial establishments were
niostl.y poorly built and as poorly
eiiuipped.

Mr. Foster left the latter place and
went to Hamilton to take charge of his
piesent location, and after managing it
for two years he bought out the owner.
For a long time he greatly improved the
place, doing a splendid bu.siness. About
five years ago his health broke down
and the establishment has been managed
mostly by his son, F. G. Foster, Jr. A
general stock is grown, principally for re-
tailing at their ow'u store. They have
one house IS x 125 feet, in palms and
ferns; one21 x 1 L'.~i IVcl in smilax, aspara-
gus and geiierjil llowcring stock; one 15
x 125 feet in cariiatioTis; one of similar
size in roses; one violet house, 12 x 75
feet, and one smaller house for orchids
and flne foliage plants.

When in good health Mr. Foster was
foremost in every tiling likely to benefit
the profession. When we were forming
the Toronto Gardeners and Florists'
.Association he came down from Hamil-
ton and was fippointed chairman of the
initiatory meeting; he was one ot the
first members of the Execuiive Commit-
tee and has been a member closely identi-
fled with the Association ever since. He
has acted as judge at our exhibit ions and
flower shows all over (Jntario. When he
first went to Hamilton he exhibited
mnny finely grown plants himself, but
some time ago he sold most of his speci-
men subjects, and we have seen but little
of him as an exhibitor during the past
few years.

Tiios. Manton.

754

Tue F=LORisTS* Exchange.

Chicago.

state of Trade.

Summer coiuiitions are on us in all
lines of the florist business. There is no
material change iu prices; the best tea
roses fetch f-t with a slight Improvcnieut
in qualit.y. Beaut.v, of medium length,
are much' more In evidence and maybe
called good for the season, those with
stems of 1.5 to 30 inches are more in
request at this time than extra long-
stemmed flowers. Coming from young,
vigorous growth these are more the
.Summer rose. .Siveet peas are now very
good as we are having seasonable rains;
but prices are low— KIc. per 1(10 takes
the choice. Fakirs look for stock at about
Ic. a bunch. .Auratum IMii'sare plentiful.
These with gladiolus and palni.s form the
main show goods iu the florists' win-
dows.
Round About.

.Joseph Reeves, for five and a half
years manager for .\ndrew McAdam,
leaves the citv August 1 to take charge
of the floral establishment of J.C.Mur-
ray, of Peoria, 111.

Charles Held, retail florist, for many
years at 020 N. Campbell avenue, has
rented his greenhouses to John Karquhar-
son for a term of years. Ill health causes
Mr. Held to go to" California for a time in
hopes of getting relief.

J. C. Vaughan returned on the 22d
from -New York and the I^ast, after, for
him, a rather extended trip.

A. L. Vaughan received a call to New
York and left on .Saturday. He expects
to make Detroit on his way back.

George Wittbold is getting up quite a
stock of his new nephrolepis. It has
broader fohagc and peculiarly beiiutiful
wavy pinnae, and will probably give.N.
bostoniensis a hard run when he gets
ready to send it out. The name suggested
is Chicagoensis.

W. H. Kidwell, of Kidwell Brothers,
left for New York and Philadelphia on
the 20th, combining business with
pleasure.

W. E. I.,ynch is back again from an out-
ing to his old home in New England.
Mrs. Lynch is still East.

Larry Kelly is off on a tour to Milwau-
kee and other poinis.

J. A. Budlong is cutting some good
Beauty, both from cut back, replanted,
and early planted young stock.

Keiinicott Co. are making their im-
mense space under the sidewalk, some
1,300 square feet, into a cooler and frost-
proof cellar. It will be an ideal place,
holding an immense stock of flowers as
occasion requires.

J. C. Vaughan is Western agent for
Asmus stock of the new rose Liberty.

Ess.

Cincinnati.

The sixth annual outing of thef'incin-
nati florists at Coney Island, July 20,
was, as usual, a brilliant success. The
crowd was not so large as I have seen it,
but all who took a day off were well re-
paid for their trouble. The bicycle road
race was won by Jones' boy, who made
the five miles in 15 minutes, followed 15
.seconds later by C. J. Uhmer. There
were six in the race. The baseball game
between the storemen and growers re-
sulted in a victory for the latter with
a score of 19 to 1— almost a free silver
Bryan score. Fred. Heckman made the
highest score bowling— 15(i. I nearly
forgot to say that " Lockland E. H.
(Jiesy " umpired the ball game for awhile
when Geo. Murphy substituted.

Wm. Mann is taking his vacation in
Louisville, Ky. C. J. Ohmer is on a va-
cation tour of a couple weeks' duration,
up through Ohio. In fact, nearly all the
store florists would be as well off to
hunt the shade of a tree near some brook,
so far as business is concerned.

E. G. GiLLETT.

Marlon, Ind.

F. W. Herleman has jnst completed a
$1,000 modern cottage and has in conr.se
of erection a rose and carnation house.
The greenhouses are to be strictly up-to-
date. He is also putting in a Furman
hot water boiler.

J. W. Bernard has purchased the Michel
greenhouses hereand Ed. liisseil, formerly
with E. G. Hill & Co., Richmond, Ind., is
in charge.

Gnnard Tileman has two houses in
roses, two in chrysanthemums and two
In carnations; everything at this place
looks well.

Carl Anderson is the florist at the Sol-
dier's Home, where there are two green-
houses.

St. Louis.

Trade Notes.

Business remains at a standstill in
this city. Receipts of stock are quite
abundant for the demand. Asters are in
and selling for .f 1 to fl.50. Field-grown
carnations are also plentiful, at 75c. to
$1 per 100. Tuberoses are already a
glut, there being no business to move
them. Good roses are sold out pretty
clean, while there are too many of com-
mon and poor kinds.
The Picnic.

The annual outing of the Florists'
Club came off on the 20th. The place
selected was nicely located, about one
hour's ride over into Illinois. The day
was cloudy, making it very enjoyable as
regards weather. The usual games were
indulged in. A band of Jubilee singers
furnished amusement for those who were
inclined to take things easy. The attend-
ance was not as good as expected. This,
we think, was owing to maii.v not know-
ing the affair was to come off. The com-
mittee that managed it, in its desire to
economize, did not send out circulars,
but depended upon press notices and ver-
bal invitations. We are very sorry at
this state of affairs; but for one, I
thought every florist in town took one
of the papers which duly notified the peo-
ple of the coming event. Our president-
elect, Fred. Animann, won the fat man's
race — a hamlsome game. In the tug of
war, by some clever sitrategy, the team
captained by Mr. Kunz pulled Mr.
Beueke's team off the earth, though Mr.
Beneke had the best team. Credit is due
the managers for the able manner in
which the affair was conducted.

A visit was recently made to R. F.
Tr^sson's rose and violet growing estab-
lishment, where everything was found in
its usual good order. Mr. Tesson is an
advocate of and practices growing some
Bride and Bridesmaid roses several years
on the same benches without removal.
He dries off and rests them, removing
most of the old soil. By doing this at
intervals iu sections a constant supply of
rose-f is obtamed. He has two long vio-
let houses full of asters just coming into
nice bloom. A commodious boarding
house is just finished on the place, which
Is also a large farm and horse training
establishment; con.sequently a large num-
ber of men are employed. C. C. S.

Ottawa.

For the past three weeks rain has been
falling almost continually and of more
than ordinary violence. The effects have
been serious, especially among the farm-
ers, the crops in many cases being nearly
ruined. Among the florists carnations
have .suffered— one field I saw had lost
40 j)er cent, from wet. Pity we cannot
divide up with Toronto, where I see they
are suffering from the opposite coil.

Business has taken on its usual Sum-
mer aspect and although there has been
quite a funeral demand flowershave been
to hand. The very cool nights — an aver-
age of GO degrees for some ti'ne— have
been favorable for carnations and chry-
sauthemums planted in the houses, and
the plants are looking fine. C. .Scrim has
just planted his new house, 25 x 95 feet,
with violets, and at present they look
promising.

The Horticultural Society held their
monthly show last week and it might
have been called a poppy show, for there
were colors, sizes and varieties without
nural>er, and looking at some of the larger
ones put .vou in niind of a chrysanthe-
mum show. Hollyhocks were also good.
Our amateur membei'S took most of the
prizes. E.

Pittsturg.

No Dull Times Yet.

There is still a little life in trade;
no complaints are heard about dull times
as yet, and if each one gets in one or two
good days in a week he readily forgets
the dullness. Stock, considering the un-
favorable weather, is fair and abundant.
Asters take the lead now; good ones
coming in go at from $1 to $2 per 100.
Roses are plentiful enough, but poor.
Carnations are getting scarce and poor.

The past week's weather was very try-
ing to stock, both inside and outdoors,
being extremely hot for several days in
succession, the thermometer going up in
the nineties, with no rain. I'lider glass
in many tliermometers the mercury was
forced to the top of the tube, (iuite a
number of plants were injn red even under
shade in spite of frequent syringing.

The News.

Supt. Falconer, of Shenley Park,
has received another lot of plants from
Jamaica, principally ferns.

T. P. Langhans, of the Pittsburg Cut
Flower Co.. is enjo.^'ing his vacation in
the Allegheny mountains.

E. C. Reineman.

Boston.

The Market.

Funeral work was abcnit all there
has been in business here the last week
or two and thedemand for white flowers
was fairly good. Really fine flowers were
scarce. Kaiserin are coming in of good
iiualitv and tliese sell out every day at
from $(j to .f ,s a 100. A few very fine
Carnot are to be had now. and do very
well making same prices as Kaiserin for
equal grades. Too many Beauty are
small and short-stemmed. Carnations
are in fair supply though not so plentiful
as two or three weeks ago. (Jood Day-
break and whites are scarce. Some gond
Fisher are coming from outside, and Wm.
Nicholson is getting Evelina from inside
of very good quality for this season.
.\sters are becoming more plentiful, but
do not now seem to be grown in such
quantities as formerly. Many of these
flowers have been injured by the dry
season or at least retarded. Thev aver-
age about $1 a 100, a few making .|1.25.

Jottings.

.Anderson & Williams who succeeded
Mr. Mathison at ('lematis Brook, are
cutting some very fine Kaiserin.
, Wm. E. Doyle is having his ceiling fres-
coed at the Boylston street store and
the walls, etc., are also being repainted
and gdded.

Henry M. Robinson & Co. have come
out this week with a fine new wagon,
liorse and harness, and have now a fine
turnout — as good as any in the florists'
supply line.

Weekly Exhibition.

At last .Saturday's show of the
Horticultural Society not a single collec-
tion of sweet peas was entered for tlie
prizes, although W. N. ('raig showed
about thirty named varieties .set off with
adiantum, and Mrs. E. M. Gill also had
a large vase arranged with galium, pro-
ducing a ])retty effect.

Prizes were offered for hardy herba-
ceous plants and table decorations. W.
N. Craig's collection of the former, which
won first prize, included some fine cam-
panulas, aquilegias, achilleas, heliauthus,
etc. Rea Bros, were second with a nice
collection, Julien Ileinlin was third. A.
fine exhibit of hybrid nympha'as came
from James Brydon, gardener to Bayard
Thayer. Esq. George Hollis hail a nice
display of green house and garden flowers.
Ed. J. Mitton showed a pretty dish of
double petunias, and Lawrence Cotter
sent in a flue Killarney rose. .Mrs. Gill
also showed hoUyhocks, gloxinias,
fuchsias, coreoiJsis, gaillardias, carna-
tions, etc, and W. N. Craig nice phlox
and cimicifuga. Benj. P. Ware had a fine
vase of Lilium auratum.

Work was commenced Monday morn-
ing by the Park Dc|iiirtnient of the City
of Ca'inlirid^c, on a raised space about
the " Wasliingt(ui e!ni " as recommended
bv Prof. .Sargent of the .\rnold Arbore-
tiim. f: J. N.

Pliiladelpliia.

Market News.

At last this locality has had a good
rain; it came on Tuesday night and was
the only good rain, in many sections,
since last April.

.\s to cut flowers there is little to be
said. Kai.serin is about the best selling-
rose; $5 per 100 isobtained for the best.
Other roses are going at .$3 to $i for
best stock. Very few good Beauty is
coming in. .Sweet peas are iu)t selling
well; it is difiicult to obtain 25c. per 100
for the very best. Asters, so far. are
poor; flowers small and stems short.
Prices range from 75c. to .fl per 100.
The best selected carnations are bringing
fl.50 per 100, general stock of good
(inality, .11. Winte is most demanded.

Jottings.

John Burton and wife have gone
up to the Adiroudacks for a short stay
for the beneflt of .Mrs. Burton's health.

A i)arty of gunners with their wives
and sweethearts have gone dijwMi to
Ocean City. Md., for a few da.vs. .\ shoot-
ing tournament is being held there and
good ocean sailing and fishing is re-
jtorted. A. B. ('artledge and Wm. K.
Harris are the florists in the part.v.

Henry F. Michell has returm-d fr^)m his
trip to Calif"rnia and rei)oi*ts that be-
sides enjoying the ti'ip, he gained much
useful information as to seed growing,
etc.

Robt. .Scott & Sou have just completed
the erection of two new hinises at their

Sharon Hill establishment. These houses
are for the new rose Liberty and are
somewhat of a new departure. One is
27 X 2-13 feet, the other a few feet shorter.
Tliey are even span with ventilation at
top and sides, there being four solid beds
in each house and each bed having a
slight elevation above the one in front of
it. The first house contains 2,400 roses,
all of which are in splendid condition.
Liberty certainly looks very promising.
The old plants of this rose have been cut
back and tied down and are breaking
away splendidly; anyone who has a
doubt about grafted roses should visit
this establishment as here they are to be
.seen in perfection. A bed of Kaiserin and
another of Carnot are now a sight worth
seeing — full of buds and making splendid
growths. The benches of Bride and
Bridesmaid, grafted stock, planted last
season, have been cut b/ick, are now just
starting again and show very good
growth. There is now 65,000 feet of
glass on this establishment.

All florists interested in outdoor
flowers should pay a visit to W. Atlee
Burpee & Co.'s seed farm at Doylestown.
Here can be seen over 600 trials of sweet
peas, besides numerous trials of every
other flower for outdoors, including nas-
turtium, phlox, poppy, zinnia, etc. In
about two weeks' time the asters will be
out. There are 228 trials of these. All
members of the trade are cordially wel-
comed. David Rdst.

Buffalo.

Matters concerning the craft and its
doings are extremely (piiet and equable.
In flowers the demand, of course, is light,
with quality low in under glass products
loi-ally. Jerry Brookins, of Orchard Park,
is bringing in some extra fine sweet peas,
which naturally merit preferred demands.

South Park Botanic Gardens have im-
proved greatly in general appearance
since the recent rain, but the long bor-
ders seem bare of bloom, brought about
largely in the effects of the former drought.

The question of holding a florists' pic-
nic this year received animated discussion
pro and con. Finally it was placed in the
handsof a committeeof three with power
to act, they being directed to flrst can-
vass the matter of wishes of individual
members.

A meeting of the Bowling Club is called
for Wednesday P. M., of next week, to
take final action about bow ling matters
for the convention, when also the gun in-
terests will have similar attention.

S. A. Anderson is confined to his home
with rheumatism.

Last week Bert Coakley, of .Scranton,
and AV. .J. Boas, of Philadelphia, favored
us with a visit; Walter Mott and Vice-
President Phil. Breitmeyer this week.

Ma.x Beatus, of Cleveland, O., was a
caller last week. Vim.

Newport, R. I.

The season has opened in earnest here
and there is every indication that our
local florists will have to hustle for the
ne.xt six weeks, giving little time for con-
ventions or anythiug of that kind. At
present, for table decorations, water
lilies and lotus appear to be much in
favor, but when the quality of roses
improves Beauty will undoubtedly, as
usual, lead. Sweet peas have been quite
good. Hollyhocks arc badly diseased in
many places. We are inclined to believe
that" in some instances, at least, the
disease is transported with the seed; it
may be that our experts will enlighten us
on this point.

Herman I^ipse, who has been for over
five years gardener in charge of the T. M.
Davis estate here, has resigned that posi-
tion and purchased a tract of land at
Bedford, Mass., where he is to engage in
the florist and nursery business; 5,000
feet of glass is to be erected at once, and
a specialty will be made of herbaceous
plants. Mr. Lipse is an active member
of the Newport Horticultural .Society
and has the best wishes of the craft

Frank Brunton, presently with the
Newport Nursery Co., succeeds ilr. Lipse
.Vugust 1. Mac.

The Oood Strona; Kind,

OOc. I»©i* lOO Itos.

BALES WEIRH SOO LBS.

H. A. 8TO0TH0FF & Co., 154-156 yf. mth St., N. Y. City

July 29. 1899.

The Florists' Exchkngb.

755

ON TO DETROIT.

From New York.

Tlie committee in eliiirt;e of tiie trans-
portation for New Yorli and vicinity
lias made arrangements to go by tlie
celeiirated Blacli Diamond Express, Le-
liigli Valley Railroad, leaving foot of
Cortlandt street. New York, atl2 o'clock
(noon) on .Monday the 1-ltli of August,
reaching Detroit the next morning at
G..^!") o'clock.

The beautiful scenery of the renowned
Lehigh and Sus(iuphanua Valleys by day-
ll>;lit in a special car will, we feel sure,
induce many to go who otherwise would
not.

The rates are one full fare going and
one-third fare returning onthecertiflcate
plan, or .$ l.'i.od tor the fare going and
.$4.50 for the return ; in addition the
sleeping car fare from Buffalo to Detroit
is $2 ; <lelegate8 wishing to save them-
selves trouble may secure tickets both
for train and sleeper by remitting $15.50
to .lohn N. .May, Summit, New Jersey.

The committee's work will be greatly
facilitated by delegates notifying in ad-
vance, and as soon as possible, their in-
tention of going.

Ah the New York Florists' Club has
decided to invite the S. A. F. to New
York in 1900, the members will realize
the great importance of having a full
ilelegation at the forthcoming conven-
tion.

For the New .Jersey delegates who
prefer to board the train en route, it
Ntops at Newark at 12:28 P.M.. South
[Jlainfleld at 12:51 P.M., and South
Bethlehem at 2:0(1.

W.J. Stewart,]

P. O'Mara, J Committee.

John N. May. )

From Buffalo.

A meeting of the Buffalo Florists' Clab
wa.s held at Kastiniss store on Wednes-
da.veveniugof lastweek. In theiuatterof
traveling to the .s. A. V. convention, the
Committee on Transportaticjn gave out
that arrangements had been made
whereb.v a regular half rate fare of $7 for
the round trin to Detroit and return had
been secured for an.v wishing to go from
this point. This route will be via the
Wabash I!. I!., .iiid tickets are obtainable
only of \V. F. Kastiiig, 481 Washington
street, who will also give any detailed
information. Our crowd will gf» in the
regular train leaving at midnight .Mon
day, .\ugust 14. Vim.

From Chicagfo.

'. It is nf)t yet known how mauy dele-
gates will go from this cit.v to tlie con-
vention, but there will be a goodly com-
pan.v. The.v will leave Monda.v, .August
14, at 12.02 P.M., arriving at lietroit at
8:10 1'. .M., via Wabash railroad. All
Western brethren, who can do so, are in-
vited to join the Chicago Florists' Club's
delegation. A good time is promised. J.
C. Vaughan, K. H. Hunt. Geo. Wittbold
and George (iarland will have exhibits.

From St. Louis.

Interest in the coming convention is
increasing and we look for a splendid
crowd, including a number of ladies. Mr.
Kunz, chairman of tlie Transportation
<'ommittee, is working the railroads in
great shape and the chances, at present
wilting, are for a nice, cheap daylight
ride going. Mr. Kunz especially desires
to learn just how many will attend and
all such will belli matters by letting him
know as early as possible. C. C. S.

From Pittsburg;.

The Pennsylvania It. It. will likely be
the route taken to the 8. A. F. conven-
tion from here. Kate $8.50 to Mt. Clem
ens and return islow enough; tickets are
goo<l for a month or more. Anyone de-
siring further information regarding the
trip, rates, etc., please apply to the secre-
tary of the Florists' (.'lub. whose address
is Pittsbuig Cut Flower Co. E. C. R.

From Philadelphia.

The club meeting Avill I»e held next
Tuesda.v night. ^I'he Committeeon Trans-
l)ortation ask all members to either
come in or send word if the.v intend going
to Detroit, so that final arrangements
can be made and ,a definite account be
given as to the number. The tri)) will be
'ill rail, either Ii.v Penns.vlvania R. R. or
Eehigh Valley. By the latter a stop off
at Niagara coining back will be allowed.

D. R.

Toronto.

Trade News.

There is but little change to report
in business and not much improvement
is noted on most of the stock coming in.
C. Tidy is receiving some extra fine sweet
peas and asters, and Dnnlop is also get-
ting some gooilcarnationsand fair roses.
Nearly all the boys show some bright
flowers in tlieir windows, but trade is so
slow that the window dispays only just
keep them in practice.

There are a few of the boys here talking
of going to Detroit but the most of them
are waiting for our own convention at
Ottawa, later on in Sejitember.

We have had a couple of nice showers
during the week. These freshened out-
side stock a bit, but were not heavy
enough to get down to the roots.

T. M.

Bastille, and consequentl.v were unable
to be present. The usual program of
games was gone through and a cricket
match proved very enjoyable. .Several of
the members were also initiated into the
mysteries of baseball, but it was voted a
failure, as the pitcher would not pit h
the ball so as the batters could hit it.
'The winners were as follows: Membeis
over 40— W. Haezel, Martell, Muggins:
members under 40— Robinson, Vreugde:
men's open— E. Mahon, J. Gilhooiy;
ladies, members' wives— Mrs. Bennett,
Mrs. Eddy: ladies' open race— Miss Har-
ris, Mrs. Nichols.
Weilding Bells

Miss Bennett, for the past three
years in charge of her brother's store
iiere, was married last week. Mr. and
Mrs. Mayhew left to sjiend their honey-
moon on the Lower .St. Lawrence and
the Richelieu. B.

Montreal.

Trade Report,

As is usual at this time of year
trade is almost at a standstill. A fair
demand for funerr.l work last week was
causeil by the death of some government
officials. * Local roses and carnations are
practically Bnished for the presi nt, but
western "stock is coming in of extra
(juality, especially the carnations.

Freslil.v planted roses in the various
establishments are reported as doing-
well, but in some cases mildew, caused
b.v the damp, cold weather, which has
succeeded the dry spell, is causing con-
.siderable trouble.

Carnations in the fields are now mak-
ing up for the time lost in the early part
of the year and give promise of being
well up to the average. Sweet peas, also,
are reported as looking well, although in
<a few cases they have suffered severely
from a grub which cuts the stem at the
surface of the ground.

Prices vary a good deal, the following
being about the average: Roses, ,f 1 to
$1.50; carnations, 25c. to 40c. per
dozen: sweet jieas, 10c. per bunch.

There is but very little demand for
plants in the stores.'.ijut the basket ladies

1 Hre still doing a thriving trade in high-

I class stock.

I The Club.

! The annual picnic came off on

schedule time. The attendance was
hardly so large as on some former occa-
sions," due, no doubt, to the fact that our
French members were at that time cele-

' bratiug the anniversary of the Fall of the

Hamilton, Ont.

The death of Senator Sauford was the
cause of considerable floral work the past
week. The designs were very numerous,
many of them coming long distances.
The big floral pall from Dunlop, Toronto,
was very well done. E. J. Townsend
made a "large pillow— a good piece of
work.

Good white roses are scarce: the rose
supply is not any too large and they liold
up to"f 5 and *(>. Carnations are pretty
fair and plentiful.
Notes.

At E. G. Brown's they are trying-
grafted roses on jiart of a bench.

A large batch of siieciosum lilies in pots
stands among carnations plants, taking
up no valuable space and giving loads of
flowers.

Webster Bros, are hustling, trying to
fill three of their houses with young roses
for Spring business.

Mrs. E. G. Brown is receiving a visit
from her eldest son who has been living
in New York and has not been home for
many years. Beaver.

The Evans Challengfe Cup.

This cup was donated by the (Jiiaker
City Machine Co., Richmond, Ind., J. A.
Evans, manager. The cup has been won
successively by Buffalo. Philadelphia and
St. Louis, and is now in the possession of
the last named club. Thecupbecomesthe
property of any club winning it twice;
and a grand contest for same at Detroit
is looked forward to.

i»limii-i,|M...-. ... 11.11.— . Ii. ioll.."ii.g
are llie Bcoies of me 1 v\ iii i ay 1- Iuiioib'
Bowling Club. After being out of prac-
tice for two months they are not very
extra, but the boys will practice regular-
ly from now on, and be in good trim for
the convention :

12 3 4 5 8

G.Will 145 150 1U8 148 161 116

John Monson....la6 111 116 157 132 119

E, Nagel 136 1!!5 121 1116 114 13li

T.Lyons S5 97 154 145 118 119

Monson having the high score received
the medal. N.

New York,— Florists' Bowling Club
score on Monday, July 24, was as under ;
12 3 4

Theo. Roehrs 170 173 146 181)

F.L. Atkins 119 132 14U 1:2

P. O'Mara 163 164 160 162

F. Tracndly 186 157 146 145

C.Scheuck 136 164 158 143

St. Ijouis.- Interest in bowling runs
high as the tournament approaches.
Some of our men are rolling the game
they are capable of, and while our team
at Detroit will likely not be composed of
our best men, owing to some not being
able to attend, still the St. Louis boys
will be a notch higher than among the
"also rans," as a writer in one of the
trade journals places them.

12 3 4

C. A. Keuhn 183 142 182 163

C. C. Sanoers U» "3 169 134

J. W. Kunz 165 128 121 163

J.J. lieneke 175 191 137 163

F.C.Weber HI 136 127 132

E. Schray 121 l.'iS 130

F.H. Weber lli« 128 Mi

John Young 113 112 214

E.W.Guy 146 135 129

H. G. Berning 80 88 114 93

C C' . ft .

Pittsburg.— The following scores were
made at last week's practice games:

1 3 3 4 B 6

Murdoch 118 LlU 162 .. .. ..

Ludwig, E. 0 147 161 162 180 16U 124

NefT 141 132 148 129 141 183

Loew 179 132 116 120 .. ..

Tbiel 127 126 165 1.39 .. ..

E. C. R.

Chicago.— To make up lost time an
extra game was played in the new .Vnsoii
alley. The following is the score, which
will speak for itself. Tt has not yet been
decided who will be in the team at De-
troit.

1 2 3 4 B 6

F. Stollery lol 2l0 Ki5 IHl 163 143

Wlnterson 137 148 15(1 1S7 162 183

G. Stollery 189 136 115 166 129 169

Asmus 1311 162 158 146 117

P. J. Hauswirtli.137 141

J. Wilson' 120 124 167 134 144 99

Kreitling 126 129 109 117 124 158

Lange....' 97 129 136 125 84

Barker 110 1U6 111

Halle 65 86

Philadelphia.- Undernoted is the re-
sult of the third match in the Detroit
contest. It was rolled on the alleys nt
Columbia avenue. The last match will
be rolled on the Mannechor Alleys, Sixth
and Vine streets, next Monday.

12 3 Total

Westcott 131 141 172 444

Anderson 118 W 163 424

Kitt 117 137 132 886

Kieule 143 133 147 423

Brown 149 166 130 435

Total 3112

1 2 3 Total

Habermehl 150 146 143 439

Walker 142 138 141 421

Baker IW 128 89 324

Gibson 124 103 97 323

Moss 139 131 147 417

Total 1124

From experiments made with canna
seeds, bv Viviand-Morel, the French hor-
ticulturist, he concludes that these seeds
germinate very well in a moderate tem-
perature when stratified during the Win-
ter in sand, or soil kept very moist. His
experiments were made in varnished
pots, through which the water could not
percolate. Ninety per cent, of the seed
thus sown germinated. It would seem
that the foregoing treatment would do
away with tlw. filing of the ends of the
seeds and soaking them in hot water
now practiced.

756

Thb F^lorists' Exchkngb.

^,^

flEKIS SERRULATA VOLUTA.

Our stock of FERNS this season is larger and
in better shape than ever, while the assortment is
the best we ever offered.

Now is a good time to lay in a supply for
Fall and Winter use, the plants are all open
frame-grown and are well hardened, and in prime
condition to ship.

Inch Per Per

pots. lOO. HX-0.

AdlantmnVaneatum 2 13 50 ?30 00

'- VarieRHtum :i 3 50 30 00

" Grandlceps. 2
.4

Farleyense 3

" 4

Gracillimum. ,. 2
. 4
. 4

. a

I.e Grand!
PubesceiiH
Tenerum .
WlegautJl.

" FormoBuin

*' Latliomi

" Caudatixm

" DolAbrlfortuiB

A«plr1iuiii TtuHHffiiense. . .
lilecliuum ISrHziliense ...

Knbrum

fyrtoniiuTii F.*Iratuoi

Davallla Fijlensiw Ma.jor.,
' '* PliiuiO'4a2

'* PAntaphylla

6 00

4 00
15 00
20 00
40 00

5 00
15 00
12 00

3 50
5 00
8 00
4 15 00
3 800
3 15 00
3 10 00
3 10 00
2 6 00
2 3 50

2 4 00
■^H 5 00

3 12 00
12 00

8 00

35 00

30 00
40 00

50 00
30 00
35 00
40 00

2H 4 00 35.00

Per

100.

88 00

IDCU

pots,
nictyogramma Japonica. 3
Gy m uograniuia 8ul-

pliurea 2

Ouodia Aspera Multifida
Lastrea Aristata Varle-

gala

Lastrea Chrysoloba

Opaca

Lomarfa Gibba

Mlcrolepla HlrtaCrlstatal'H 6 00

•• •• "3 10 00

4 15 00

Bisplda 214 5 00

Nephrodium Hirtlpes.. .. 2^4 4 00
NephrolepU £xaltata

Per
lUOO.

. 2
. 2M
. 2K4
.21/4

4 00

4 00 835 00

4 00
4 00
4 00
400

ISostonieusls.

NephTolepisCordataCom-
pacta

Nftpbrolepis Pectinata...

Onyclitiim Japoniniiu

Polystlehuin Coreaceuiu
SetoHum.

6 00
25 00
40 00

Polypodiiini Aarenm '^H

Pterls AdiantiiideB 21-i

iVi 5 00

3 10 00

4 20 00
4 15 00
2L4 4 00
2H 6 00
2)4 6 00

4 00
3 00

35 00
35 00
35 00
35 00
50 00

40 00
35 00

75.00

40 00
90 00

35 00
50 00
50 00
35 00
25 00

loch Per Per

puis. 100. lOHO.

Fteris Argyrtea 254 S3 50 J30 00

■• 3 6 00 50 00

■' Cretica Albollneata2>4 3 50 30 00
"36 00
6 15 00

Magni aca . . . . 2H 3 50

Mayll 2 6 00

" Hastala 2!4 3 50

" Internala 2).4 3 50

" Leptoph>lla 2 4 00

" Nemoralis 2 4 00

" Ouvrardl 2(4 3 00

" Sieboldl 2!i 3 50

" Serrulara 2!4 3 00

" Voluta (.Vew)2^!i 4 00

'■ " Ciiitata iVi 3 50

" *' '* Naua

Compacta 2^ 3.50 30 00

" Biaurita Argentea

(New) 2M

" Tretnula 2V4

" " Siuithlana(Searce)2!4

" Victoria 2

" Wlmsettl (New) 2!4

Sitoloblnm Ciciitarlum... 2!4
Selaglnella Fnilllana 2

Wildenowl.

6 00

3 50

4 00
4 00
4 00
6 00
4 00
6 00
6 00

30 00

30 00
30 00
35 00
35 00
25 00
30 00
25 00
35 00
30 00

30 00
35 00
30 00
35 00

35 00

.Strlc.ta
Dldvmochla^na Triinca

luia 2!.4 4 00 3500

For a full line of DECORATIVE PLANTS and other SEASONABLE STOCK see our current QUARTERLY TRADE LIST of whirl
a copy will be mailed on application. If you have failed to receive one.

HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Mention th» Flrrlntf' Exchange when writing

THE BOSTON FERN

A SPECIALTY. *5 m per 100; »i0.00 per VOOO.
Ordere filled Id roUtloo, us plaiite are ready.

L. H. FOS TER. 46 King St., Dorchester. Mass.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

STIIDErS OFFEI

In the Florists' Exchange of June
24, page 649. is still good until
stock is exhausted.

Remember the Fern

NepMls Wastiiiigtoiiieiisis

Over 3000 Plants I.el'l.

Make Cliecks, Money Ordere, etc., payable to
FRANZ BOUFFIER, Manager.

N. STUDER, finacostia, D. C.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

Boston Ferns

P<« Hxaltata BoHtouiensls, Bmall
plants. $5 00 per lOii; JW.uu per lUlHJ ; not less
than 25Uatl(l0t) rute. Larger plants, $6.00 to
$12.U0 per 100,

AI.flO A FINE LOT OF

KentlaSt liolmoreanaand Forsteriana, 6-in.

puis, from $1.00 to $1.50 ench; 7-in. pots. $1.50

to 82.50enfh; Iwrtfer plante, $3 00 to $IO.iiUea.
Areca I,utescens» .'JOc. to $3.00 each.
I^atatilaH, irom $4.t-u oer floz.. to83 00 <^ach.
Araucarla»« iiirire plants, Sl.dU to $1 50 ea.
AsparaK:uHPluinosus,$I.ooto$l.50doz.
AsparaKUM Spren^ferl, 3)^ in. pots,

$1.5 I per duz.
Asparagus Xenal8slnius,2!^ id. pots,

7ni:. per <ioz.; 3J4 in. pots, $1 25 per doz.
Adlantutn Cuneatutu» from 75c. to

.$a 00 per doz.
Ruhlier PlaiitH, $5.00 to $iJ. 00 per doz.

WM. A. BOCK, No. Cambridge, Mass.

Unknown correspondentswillsend cash with
orders. Connected with Telephone.
Mention the Plorlsti' Sxcbange when writlnc.

Fine home-grown stock.

J. B. HEISS, ^1]^!?.^^.° Dayton, Ohio.

White Foa Price List.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

Nephrolepis

Washingtoniensis

Thii most valuable new Fern is much ad-
mired by all who see it. It is a Krand, hardy
and majestic pot plant, any size. (See large ad-
vert isement in previous issues for descriplion).

I have the finest stock of well established
plants.

3good plants, mailed for $1.00

12 Strong plants, 3 in. pots for 5 00

12 strong plants, 4 in. pots, 2 to 3 leet, 9.' 0

13 strong plants, 6 in. pots 18 00

Price for 100 or more on application.

JOHN H. LEY, gopi Washington, D.C.

Mt-ntlon the Florlata" Exchange when writing.

CypeiDS OlterDlfolios

In Kxtra Fine Condition.

3 inch, at $3 per 100 ; 2^ inch, at $3.50 per 100.

FERNS.

For dishes, in leading vars , 2 in., at $1.50a 100.

COCOS WEDDELIANA.

3inob, fine at $15. CO per 100.

SELAGINELLA EMILIANA.

3 in., fine, at %l per d<.z.; 4 in., flne, $2 per doz.
ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS,2.inch,S5 00alOO.

Satisfaction Guaranteed. Cash with Order.

GEORGE L. MILLER, Newark, Oiiio.

Mention the Fiorlsta' Exchange when writing

SPECI.ll. LOW I'KICErS ON

LATANIA BORBONICA

For Thirty DayH. Canh with oiderH.

In. pots. In. high. No. of leaves. Per 100. Per lOCO.

3 lot.. 12 4 to 5 $ 4 00 $ 3VIU

4 15 to 18 4 to 5 9 CO R'lOi

5 IH to2(i 4 ton 28 00 26H'i'
These plants are all strong and ready for larger pots.

All orders mutt be accooipanled by the cash. Address
all orders to

W. J. HESSER,Plattsmouth,Neb.

Proprietor of Palm UAiiuKNt.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

GHRYSA JHEMUMS NOW ALL GONE

FERNS Aline siEsiirtment from 2 and 2.^ In pots.

SELAGINELLA EMILIANA.
ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI TnTVal

$3.50 per 100. Cash Willi oriier.

J. G. EISELE, - Philadelphia, Pa.

20th AND ONTARIO STS.
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A Few Good Things You Want

¥> A T 1%Tfik Latanla Borbonica, 4 In.. 25c. Areca
MrJ^M^rfM.^ Lutescens. 4 In., 35c. Kentia Belnior-
eana and Forsteriana, 3 In., ;;5c.; 4 In., 5Uc.

Smilax, 2 In $1.50 per 100.

50U Nephrolepis Cortlain. Sword

Fern. 2 and 2H Inches, $3 00 ; 3 Inches. . 5 00 "

Rex Beaonin.3tn 4.00 "

Priniuin, finest strains. 2 In.. $3; 2J^ In., 4.00 "

C'yclninen, " " mixed, 3 In 6.00

Bnby Prlmrone, 2 In 2,00

Asparagns Sprt'nKeri. 2 In 5.C0 **

Roaes, Bride and 'Maid. ;ilnih 5.00 •*

Cash with order or C. O. D.

GHO. M. RinniANS, Biewton, x. j.

Mention the Floriste* Exchange when writing.

PALMS

AND

FERNS

The URGEST STOCK In
the West.

Send U8 your name, and we will beep you posted when
we have anything special to offer.

GEO.WITTBOLD,"??H'i£^ro!'

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Grand Rapids.

A Grand Trade.

Tbe month of .Iiiiie will pass into
histor.v as the heaviest, most satisfactory
business month the plant trade ever ex-
perienced, to say nothing of cut flowers,
the demand for which was far in excess
of ihe supply. Most florists sold out the
last geranium on the place. People have
bought freer than formerly, and there
were more buyers. Those who sold gera-
niums at $1 per dozen sold out as close
as those who bedded them out for 7.")C._;
and be it said there was not much difli-
culty in getting the higher price. Another
season will umloubtedly see all in line on
the revised price list.

Most of the roses and violets are re-
planted, the weather being the best for
carnations and cro|i growing in years.
Carnations in the field look flne.

Work Among the Growers.

Everybody is busy either building
or making repairs. The Grand Rapids
Floral Co. has removed all its carnation
houses from the old place to the new, so
as to get them all together. Mulic Bros,
are building one house and putting in a
large stream boiler. Peter Kunst is add-
ing two new houses for bedding stock.
Paul Goebel intended building several
houses, but is so ditigusted with the price
of glass that he will wait until next
vear. Others would have bought more
glass also if the price had not gone up so
liigh. Paul (ioi-licl's s(jn, Jean, has been
appoint d superiiitcnilent of the Valley
City and Oak Hill cemeteries; his other
sou, Frank, who has been working in
Wisconsin, is on the way home to take
.Jean's place in the greenhouses.

Levi Bron-loe has leased F. A. Chap-
man's greenhouses for flve years. Levi is
a hustler, has a good stand and no ques-
tion but he will make a success of his
venture. He was at Cunningham's before
leasing Chapman's.

Win. Cunningham is building an addi-
tion to his potting shed and boiler room.

Harry Balsley has invaded the town
with his violet pan and several are going
to try it. Crabb & Hunter will try two
houses. The Floral Co. will take up and
replant 1,000 plants so as to give it a
proper trial; others are doing the same.
Mr. Balsley has promised Wencil
C'ukierski, superintendent of the Grand
Rapids parks, two of the Hue herd of Elks
they have in Detroit. He thinks our
parks are as flne as any he ever saw— ex-
cept in extent.

There will be no club meeting until tbe
lirst Tuesday in September.

Gko. T. Cbabb.

MARANTA MASSANGEANA

The hottest selling plant for retail, flne for ferneries,
makes fine 3 or 4 In. pot plants, 2 In. pots, $1.00 per doz. ;
|(i.00 per 100. 3 In. pots. $1.50 per doz.. $8.00 per 100.

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI—

Ftrong, 2)^ In. pots, »7.0O per 100.
DnCrC Bride, Sin., W.OOperlOO; fSS.OO perlOOO.
nUOCO Itrldesinnid, 3ln., $1 a 100; $35 a lUOU.
BS^'Terms. cash or C. O. D.

C. MERKEL & SON, Mentor, Ohio.

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KspMepis hU: Mmm

The handsotnest decorative plant in
cultivation, $5.00 a 100; $40.00 a 1000.

Mine is the Genuine Stock.

FR£D.C.BECKER,Cambridge,Mass.

1730 CAMBRIDGE ST.
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Palms ^
Decorative Plants

ALL SIZES AT
ALL SEASONS

A. SCHULTHEIS, College Point,

p. O. Box 78, Queens Borough, New York.
Mention the Florists' Excbanse when wrltJnjc.

CHEAP FOR CASH

ALL IN FINE CONDITION, rer 100

PTERIS TRBMULA, g!4 inch pota $3.00

PTERIS SERRIJI.ATA.2!4 inchnots... 3,00
CTPEBnS ALTERNIFOLICS, 2".' in... 3.0O
DRAC.ENA INDIVISA, 8 inch pots.... 3 00

WM. SCHLATTER & SON,

437 Bay Street, SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
Mention tbe Florists' Bxebanc* when wrlUns.

July 29, 1899.

The F-lorists' Exchpcnge.

757

MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS

Potted plaou. clean and healthy In every particular,
$5,00 per lOU. Cash with order.

WM. J.CHINNICK, TrenlonN.J.

Mention the FlorlatB' Exchange when writing.

CRABB & HUNTER,

17« I J r»_ '^■•^i.™ Pot plants now ready of
Violet SDeC^llStS wane Louise. Farquhar
T IVIVI .jpvviuiiJlJ ^^^ j^^^jy Campbell.free

from disease, Al stock. Write for prices.

SURPLUS ROSES, Brldea and 'Maids. hrst-clasB
stock, from 3 In. pota, $4.uO per 100.

BEDDING GERANIUMS, 4 In poU. «6.00al00;
irom 3 In. pots, tl.OU per 100. All flrei-class stock.

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.

Mention the FlorlBts' Gxchange when writing.

Violets my SpeGlalty.

Am now prepared to take orders for
Fall planting. On account drought can
not fill further orders until about Aug. 1.

SEAGLIFFNURSERY, SeaCliff, LI., NY.

FD. IIOULON, Peop.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

GEjMi AMERICA

The ideal pot and heddlng GERANIUM,
exqulBlte, Btrlklng coloring; enormously
florlferous; dwarf and strong in growth.

Orders booked non*. Photos free.

HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa.

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ALTERNANTHERAS

2ii in. pols, strong, per 100, $2.00.

C3r :Em .A. Iff I xy^/L &

4 iu. pots, in full bloom, per lOJ, $ j.OU.

C. OTTO SCHWABE, Florist

JEISKINTO^VN, PA.

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LAGER & HURRELL,

Growers and ^\ n ^% IJ I ^\ ^
Importers of \J fX. W rl I L^ O
Just arrived In splendid coiulltlon: C'allleyn
Labiata, C. IfloHHt^, C. SpecioNiNNiiiin, C.
llarrisonliP Violacea. 1'. Warnerii, C.
GranuloHR, l^tplin AiicepN, 1j. A. Alba, Ij.
AutiiinnaliH, Ij. Prt-PHtans, Ij. Dayaua, and
KurlitiKtoiiia FrneraiiH.

Cherry Wood Baskets, Fresh Moss and Peat.
corra.pondeuce^^^ SUMMIT, N.J,
Mention the FlorUtfl' Exchange when wrttlnit.

PRIMROSE

PerlOO
Chinese PrlmroseB, single mixed. 3 iocb

pc.t8 «3.00

Obconlca Graudiflora, 2 inch pots 2-50

■■ Kosea, Aug. l8t. 3.110

Forbesii, " B»by." 2 inch no 8 4.00

ASPABAGUSSPRKNGKUI,2!^iii. pots 4 00

BO BRIDKSMAIDS. 2H inch pots . 2 ftO

100 BKIl>E8, 2!^ inch pots 2 50

t^~ Cash. No C. O. Ds.

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio.

M<..ltlon the Florists' Exchance when writing.

Nnrserymen, Seedsmen and Florists

Wishing to do business with
Europe should send for tbe

"HORTICULTURAL
....ADVERTISER"

This Ih the British Trade Paper, be-
ing read weeJily by all Horticultural
traders ; it Is also taken by over 1000
of the best Continental houses. An-
nual subscription to cover cost of
postage, 75 cents. Address

EDITORS OF THE ** H. A."

Chilwell Nurseries. NOTTS, ENGLAND.
Mention the Florists' Exctaanxe when writing*

Reader, this Is your colniaa. Let us know
what you are doing. It will keep your name
before your fellow-craltsmen and interest
many.

Anniston, Ala.— J. W.Townsend, proprietor
of ibe Annistun NureericB, has just completed
a house, 100x18 leet and a propasatiug house,
7x60 feel.

Galena, III, — A young son arrived, July 8,
at tbe home ot Mr. and Mrs. B, F. Vandervate,

B. F. Varidervate will erect a new modern
greenhouse 24 x 150 1 eet.

Mechanlcftville, Fa.— Burroughs Michener
has been having extensive alterations and re-
pairs made to his greenhouses, now under the
raanagement of Andrew Case.

CumminsTllle, O.— Fred. Walz is growing
some 600phtnt8 raised fiomseed sent to him by
asoldier when In Cuba. It issaid some of the
plants are exceedingly rare.

Windsor, Ont.— J. M. Gasaer, of Cleveland,
O., accompanied by Miss M. H. Roberts, ar-
rived here Mouday on the Detroit boat. Thty
are making a tour of the Lakes, and expect to
attend the Convention. K.

Stillwater, Oklahoma.— John Fields, for-
merly of the Division of Chemistry, has been
appointed director of the Oklahoma Agricul-
tural and Mechanical College, Agricultural
Experiment Station, here.

Amherst, Mass.— During the absence of

Proftsaor S. T. Mayuard, who has joined a
party taking a trip to California, the entire
charge of tlie liorticultural department will be
turned over to his assistant, George Drew.

I4orth Cambridge, Mass. — Wm. A. Bock it

doing a big business in " Boston ferns," eg-
peoiilly since he put an advertisement in The
Flokists' Exchange. He is shipping ferns
every day, and still manages to fill four houses
wiib them.

Bar Harbor, Me.— During a heavy thun-
derstorm on July 21, lightning struck the
greenhouse of G. B. Dorr. Four men, who
were in the building, were severely shocked,
but none was tatally hurt. Chas. Show, fore-
man, was the most seriously Injured.

New Tork.~C. Petrick, of Ghent, Belgium,
who is represented in the United States and
Canada by Mr. Aug. Uhutert,2*i Barclay street,
New York, has now enlarged his establishment
by an addition of 90,000 feet of glass, which he
will use almost exclusively for the growing of
palms, aniueariae, ficus and other plants for
the American market.

Toronto. — Wm. Rennie has received Intima-
tion from a surgeon major of the U. S. V.,
now in the Phllipplnee, that a package of
Rennie's flower seeds was found in a deserted
house in Cabaio. Some of the seeds have been
returned to Mr. Rennie as a curio, and as the
major says: " an illustnitiou of the fact that
this is a very small world after all."

Beaver. Pa.- Thomas M. Fitzgerald has pur-
chased the property of tbe late Capt. Joseph
Campbell heirs on Fifth street and will locate
his greenhouse there. Mr. Fitzgerald will
construct a pond and make a number of other
improvements about the place, which is ad-
mirably suited for the purpose. He will still
retain his headquarters on Racoon street.

Trenton, N. J.— Carl E. Taube is now well
established at thegreenhousesformerlyowned
by tlie Mercer Floral Co. While at Pottsville,
Pa., Mr. Taube met with severe adversities in
the form of hail, cyclone and frost, but by
perseverance and energy he pulled through
and this year moved to Trenton, where hia
present establishment consists of 40.000 feet of
glass devoted to raising cut flowers, roses and
carnations in particular.

Collamer, Pa.— Jjera. D. Miller, whose two
large greenhouses were destroyed by fire in
January last, has sold his boiler and pipe com-
plete, together with what lumber and glass
were not destroyed, to Wm. A. Walton, pro-
prietor of the Midway Greenhouses, Oxford,
Chester Co., Pa., who is now building two
bouses, 22x100 feet, in an addition to his large
range built three years ago. Mr, Walton is
situated in the carnation belt of Chester Co.,
and has a beautiful location for his plant.

Bangor, Me.— A local paper contains an ac-
count of the "angleworm farm" of Carl Beers,
the florist. That gentleman has been engaged
in the unique work of breeding these worms
for several yeaiB. and llnds the occupation a
paying one. "Mr Beers ships his worms to all
parts of the country and into Canada, where
he already has a growing market. Montreal
and Quebec Hshermen buy his worms by the
thousand. He packs the worms in sphagnum
moss, so that tliey do not freeze in Winter or
die of the heat in Summer. He sells to any
order, from 100 worms up, and is daily in re-
ceipt of requests for shipments of from a hun-
dred to a thoueand of his product."

The Ladies' Hnme Journal, for August,
has an illustrated article on the origin of
flower missions. This form of charity,
which has spread to both sides of the At-
Inntic, owes its creation to Miss Helen
W. Tinkhara. of Boston, and was insti-
tuted in 1860. It is one that is deserv-
ing of support, I)y all in the trade, to a
Kreater degree than at preheat obtains

GREEN-HOUSE CONSTRUCTION.

This has been a specialty with us for many years and to us is
due the credit for many of the great improvements that have been
made in the construction of wooden green-houses. To those that
buy our

Clear ..

we furnish, free of cost, complete detail drawings from which any %.
intelligent workman can put up the material correctly. We have
plenty of time to write letters ABOUT OUR BUSINESS, and we will
be glad to hear from those contemplating building. ^

LocKLAND Lumber Co.

LOCKLAND, OHIO

Cypress Building Material

Write for Circulars
or Estimates.

M— tlOM thm FlorlBf Blxchajge when wrttlng.

COMBINING th€
qualities of ac
absolute insect exter-
minator with those of
a vigorous fertilizer.
Recommended and In
nee by the foremoBt
florlBta and nurserymen
In the land. For Sale at
the Seed Stores.

ROSE MFG. CO.,

Niagara Falls, New York

Mention the Ploriets' Ezolianire when wrttlng.

^ By tlie Bag,

* Xou or Carload. ^

tW WRITE US FOR QUOTATIONS. ^

ELLIS & POLLWORTH \

MILWAUKEE, WIS. f

Mention the FIori.rtn" Rxrhanee when wrltlne.

^eut:

utscKe Qartne^eituuq_

Largest Circulation of any German
Horticultural Publication.

Subscribers and Correspondents In every part of the
world. Profusely lUustrsted and pnutUal articles
coverluB the whole field ot RnrdcnluK Rive the most
trustworthy and quickest rencrts oboiit all progress In
horticulture In European and utlier euuntrles.
As an Advertising Medium It offers the best facilities

for opening foreign bJSiness relations-
Published Weekly. Subscription price t3l«l per year,
mailed free to all counlrles. Sample copies free.

Tobacco Stems

FRESH, CLEAN, STRONG,
300 pound bales, $1 ,50. Ton, $9.00

m'ZinXrr.'X^'" mushroom spawn

$6.60 per 100 IbB.

H. G. FAUST S CO., P^^s^^l: PHILA., PA.
TOBACCO DUST

60 Ihs.. 7.5c.; 100 lbs., $1.00; 000 lbs., $1.75; 600
lbs., $3 75; ton, $12.00
White Romans. 12-1.5, $175 per 100;

$14.00 per 1000.
Paper White Grandiflora, $1.00 per 100;

$7. .50 per 1000.
Freesias, ex. size, 17.00; 1st quality, $5.50

FLOffEK SKIiDS, DUTfli BULBS, Elc.

GR'FFITH i TUHrER GO . Baltimore. Md.

RTi'hnne^ wh**

iK^wTf^^yroIIer-lrfurh

Mention the Plorlet.' Exchange when wrltlnn Mention the IHorlete- Eichange when writing

, Dots not
injure- the^-
most 5cn5ilrt«
plants. Used for
^fumigation or^pray-
in^ indoors or out.
aoo pounds of to-
bacco in one pint
of Nikoteen..K- j<- j^

Sold by .Seedsmen.
Circular free.

v4avc5

Km

HAVE YOU

IF

ANY SOD TO CUT f\

ANY SOIL TO SIFT . . . • r

ANY MANURE AND SOIL TO MIX UP ■

Cn yotican save money bv using one of our SOIL CRUSHING M«CHINES. It will pay tor
wU itself the first week. It can be regulated so as to make the soil fine or coarse as
wish. Stone and gravel have no effect on it. It is made very strong. . . ,

We Euarnntec It will do the work Jarbetterand qtiickerthan it can ever be done by hand,
f'ylinrter Is framed with Iron Plates to prevent it wearing out.

(Patent applied for.) COMPLETE, Only $5.00.

NOKTH ToNAWiNDA, N. Y., July 15, 1899.

Florists' SIIPPLT .Co. ., , , ,

Gentlemen :— I have used your Ground Crushing Machine ever since

I first procured It from you and It does all you claim for It. pulverizing

the earth finely and rapidly. ' '"" " — " ""•* " ' "-•'■■■' m»<-i'lne

I like It and find It a paying machine

II. F FELTON.
BttFFALO. N, T., July 20, 1899.
Florists' Supply Co.. North Tonawanda. N. Y.

Gt nllemen :-The Soil Pulverizer we ordered from you. came In due
time In answer would say tbat It Is a great labor-saving machine. Two
men with the machine can do as much work as sli can any other way.
Yours truly, W. J. PALMKR & SONS.
BnrFALO. N. T., July 26, 1899.
Floeibts' SnppLT Co., North Tonawanda. N. Y.

Gentlemen:—! have made a thorough trial of yourGround Cruphlng
or MlxluK Machine and find that It Is satis' actory In every respect. It
has already paid for Itself iu the saving on labor. I can hardly see how
any Florist can do without them. Yours very trul.v. jjg[5g.pocK

THE FLORISTS' SUPPLY CO., Or, WM. KASTINC. AKent.

Box 56, North Tounn nniin, N. Y. 4S1 Wasliington Street, BuUnlo, N. V.

Mention the Fiorista' Exciian^e when writing.

758

The F^lorists' Exchange.

J. K. ALLEN,

Wholasal* Commiiiion Dealer In

CUT I=L-OiA£ERS.

57 TV. 28th Street, New York.

Orders br mall or teles repb promptly attended
to. Telephone Call. 393 3Sth8t.

ROSES, Blue ind White VIOLETS. Specialties.

W. S. ALLEN,

■7 West aSth St., New York.

BLAUVELT & GUTTMAN,

36 W. 27th St., NEW YORK,

Wesale him Florists

ConBlgnments of flret-clasa stock solicited.

Orders by mall or telegraph receive the best of

attention. {y'Pao.-fK 1463-18th St.

CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE

404-412 E. 34th St., N.Y., near Ftrry.
Open every Morning at 6 O'clock a. u. for the

Sale of Cut Flowera.
ThlB l8 not a commiaBlon house ; the market

conslatB ot Individual stands. |

' Wall Space for Advertising Purposes to Rent
J. DONALDSON. SECRETARY.

WM. H. CUNTH^R,

Wholesale Florist

VIOLETS AND CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

Conslgninen'B Solicited.

30 West 29th St., New York.

Telephone. 230a-38th S-reet.

MICHAEL A. HART,

Wholesale i Commission Florist,

44 W. 89th St., New York.

Telephone Call, 1307 38th 81;.
AU UndJ ot Boiei, Yloletf end Cunatloni I

e ipeolaltr.
ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.

EDWARD C. HORAN,

Wholesale Florist

No.47W.28thSt.,NewYork.

The Bride, Mermetand American Beauty,
Specialties.

JULIUS LANGp

Wholesale Florist

63 WEST 30tli ST.

f OonBlgDmenta Solicited. NEW YORK.

FRANK MILLANG,

Wholesale Commlsalon Dealer In

CUT FLOWERS

^ 408 E. 34th ST., NEW YORK CITY. j

CntFlowerExchange. Telephone Call, 1064-S8th.

THE NEW YORK GUT FLOWER GO.

119-121 West 23d Street,

I 12-1 14 West 24th Street,

T»Upi<in»73J-18th. NEW YORK.

OONSIONIMBNT* SOLIOITED.

Special Attention Given to Slilpping Orders.

the Florlste' ExcbaOiie whea wrltlDS.

HEADQUARTERS FOR SUMMER ROSES

Kalserlii Augusta and President Carnot are the leaders.

The lilKtiest
g^rade of . . .

al-ways on
band . . .

A SPECIAI^XV.

JAMES McMANUS, 739 Ja^it^o^?Sr,ua.•e. 50 W. 30th St., HEW YORK

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

McKELLAR & WINTERSON,

"Wholesale Commission Jobbers

In Cut Flowers and Flori8t8' Supplies.
45, 47, 49 WABASH AVENUE,

Manufacturers of Wire Work.
- - CHICAGO, ILL.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND, wx3:ox.:e:s^x,e

CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
No. 67 Bromfleld St. and 18 Chapman Place, BOSTON, MASS.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Names and Varieties

A. Bbadty, fancy— special.

" extra

No. 1

Culls & ordinary

Bride

Bridesmaid

Roste

^. Jacqueminot

S K. A. Victoria

*n La France ordinary...

O '* extra

Op Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan.

NiphetOB

PapaGontier

Perle

Souv. de Wootton

ORCHIDS— Cattleyas

Cypripediums

Dendroblum formoaum.

" others

r Inf r grades, all colors.
M ( White,

c Standard J Pinlj...
.2 Varieties) Red —
•- ( Yel.&Var.

2 •Fancy- ( White...

S (.The highest J 5'°''

C9 etindardvar) ( Tel.&Var.

L Novelties

Adiantom

asparagds

Asters

Daisies

Gladiolos

Lilies

Lily of the Valley . . .

Mignonette— ordinary

** fancy....

Shilax

Sweet Peas

Tuberoses

New York

July 2S, 1896

1.00

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Boston

July 27, 1899

Pblladelphla

July 27. 1899

to 2n.0(
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.61
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Baltimore

July 26. 1899

,... to 26.00
.... to 15.0(1
8,1X1 to 13,61
2,00 to 6,01
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3,00

,51
1,01
1,0(
1.0(
1,01
1,5
1,51
1,61
1,5

4,01

4,00
1,0(

Buffalo

July 19 1899

3,00
1,60
4.00

1,50

to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to

to 1,01
to 75,00
to .75
to

4.01
3.01

5,00
3,0(1
6,011

i>'.m

3,00

.51
.75
.7:
.75

\.k\

1.60
1.25
1.35

4.00
8.00

to
to
to
to
to
to 16.00
to .2(1
to ....
to ....
to ....
to ....
to ....

B,CO
6,00

6,00

.00 to 30,00
,00 to 211,00
,00 to 10 00
,00 10 6.00
.00 to
,00 to
,,. to
...to
.00 to
...to
...to
...to
,00 to
...to
...to
..to
,00 to
...to
...to
...to
...to
...to
.50 to
.61 to
.6 1 to
.60 to
.61 to
,110 to
,00 to
,03 to
,110 to
,00 to
75 to

00

3,00

,60
1,110
1,00
1,00
1,00
2,0"
2,00
3.01)
2.00
2.00
1,1111

,IKI to 61,00

.75 to ,150

,.. to ....

.00 to 5,110

,00 to ;5,oo

,00 to 4,00

...to ....

...to ,.,.

.00 to 15, ot

,00 to 6,0U

...to ....

...to ....

,.. to ....

...to ....

...to ....

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see our Correspondence Columns.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do nol
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,

^yyiiolesale Florist

During the Summer Months, commencing July 3d, we -n-ill he open from
7.30 A. M. to 6.00 P. M.
.A-lS/C. SE.A."CJTIES aiid. "^.A.XjXjE"2" Oixr Specialties.
1612-14-16-18 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA. PA

PITTSBURG GUT FLOWER CO., LTD,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

LONG DISTANCE PHONE
2157.

WRITE FOR PRICE LIST.

CONSIGNMENTS
SOLICITED.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 705 Penn Ave., PITTSBURG, Pa.

HOLTON I HUNKEL CO.,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Manufacturers et Wire Designs.

457 Milwaukee St. MILWAUKEE, WIS.

•Pbnne Main 8H. P, O, Dor 1(13,

Wholesale Florists, j7 jobbers m

-'•'■ ,,jjPi SUPPLIES

FLORISTS' VASES.

Hof^iculturai Auctioneers.
84 Hawlby Strbet, boston.

iA£. I=. SHERIDKN

Wfaolesale Oommliiitlon Dealer Id

CUT FLOWERS

39 West 28th St., New York.

Telephone, 3U— 38th St.

PRICI LIST SINT ON APPLIOATION.

ra^jfS H. Tbabkdlt.

OHABLai SOHKKOS.

TRAENDLY & SCHENCK,

Wholesale Florists,

n W. 28tli m. and CUT FLOWER EXCHANai,
NEW YORK.

Talephone Ml-lSth Bb

l9~ConslrnmeDts Solicited

JOHN YOUNG,

Wholesale Florist

51 WEST 28th ST.,

NEW YORK.
CYCAS PALM LEAVES Alway. on Hand.

HICKS & CRAWBDCK,
Wholesale Commission Florists,

li[[iiii fl. LaDgiam,

CUT FLOWERS, STRICTLY WHOLESALE

. 19 Bosram Place. BROOKLYN, N. Y. »
Open Co receive ConBlvaments of
CHOICE FLOWERS at any time.

THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.,
Wholesale Florist,

WM. J. BAKER,

Wholesale Florist,

J 432 So. Penn Square.

^jtPHDLADELPHLA,, PA.

DUMONT & CO..

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

No. 1305 FUbert St., PhUadelpUa.

C. A. KUEHN,

WHOLESALE FLORIST.

. 1122 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo.

A COHPLETB LINE OF ITIBE DESieRS.

CUT FLOWERS

New England Headquarters for

AMERICAN BEAUTIES

Of which we make a epeclalty.

WELCH BROS.,

15 PROVmcK 8T„ BOSTON, MASS.

ilenlion tnc t'ioriitu i;.XL;ii«aj*« wueQ wriLiUK

July 29, 1899.

THe F^LORISTS' EXCHTXNGE.

759

Headquarters in Western New York

FOR

ROSES. CARNATIONS

And all kinds of Seasonable Flowers.

GIVE "X,,^^ WE
US J^W^ CAN

TRIAL Mm^^ ^ m

WM.F. HASTING, wholesale
481 Washinaton Street, Lommission

Buffalo. N. Y. Florist

Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies & Wire Designs.

Mpntlnn the Flnrlftta' Exchange when writing

FRED. EHRET,

Wholesale Florist

1403 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE,
PHILADELPHIA.

GEO. M. MOSS,
Wholesale Florist |

32 South t7th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Long Distance Thone, 14330 D.

ConslgnmeDts of choice ROSES, CARNATIONS,

VIOLETS solicited.

Fine VALLEY In stock at all times.

LEO NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist

17 N. JUNIPER ST.,
■^"?hon?so8% A Philadelphia.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

BASSETT & WASHBURN,

Wholesale Dealers and GrowerB of

CUT FLOWERS

76 Wabash Ave., Chicago, ill.
^ Greenhouses at Hinsdale, III.

L. D. 'Phone at Chicago. Main 22S.

L. D. 'Phone at mnsdale. No. 10.

KENNIGOTT BROS. COMPANY.

Wholesale Cnt Flowers

42 and 44 E. Randolph Street,

CHICAGO, ILL.

WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY.

WIETOR BROTHERS.

StrCCHBSOBS TO

ROQERS PARK FLORAL CO.,

Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers

OFFIOa AND BALK8ROOM, '

51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO.

Headquarters tor AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

WHOLESALE

FLORIST

"P 1322 Pine Street,
ST. LOUIS, MO.

Mention th«» P'lrtrtRt*' Fxrhaneo whpn wrltlnK

E. G. HILL & CO.

wholesale Florists

RICHMOND, INDIANA.

Mention the Ploristj' Exchange when writing.

REINBERG BROS.

WHOLESALE GROWERS OF We on fill all orders on short notice

CHia with all leading varieties of ROSES

, , 4 iV^I 0%%MM ^ m»^ ■■"< CARNATIONS. We are Headquar.

U L In I O W C r 9 ten for PINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

_"°°o°°g'l*"s. salesroom, 5 1 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL.

600,000 FEET
OF glass.

Ideas for Nineteen Hundred

^

CATALOGUE COVERS, DISPLAY CARDS AND EFFECTS,
ORIGINALLY DESIGNED AND FINISHED IN NATURE'S
TRUE COLORS. TO ORDER— DESIGNING. ^ ^ ^ jX

CORRESPONDENCE INVITED.

DAN'L B. LONG, publisher. BUFFALO, N. Y.

SSPHRHBDII FLDiSDii nW

"^TvT- H. ELLIOTT,

CUT STRINGS, 8 to 10 ft.
long, 50c. per string.

_^ Shipped to aoy part of the country.

Bx«±g2=L-boxi., Is/Lass.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Names and Varieties

A. Beauty, fancy— special.

" extra

No. 1

" Culls & ordinary

Bride

Bridesmaid

Hoate

^ Jacqueminot

o i^. A. Victoria

w La France, ordinary...

5 " extra

Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan.

NiphetOB

Papa Gentler

Perle

Souv.de Wootton

OKCHIDS— Cattleyas

Cypripediums

Dendrobium formosum..

" others

f Inf'r grades, all colors.
M ( White ....
B Standard J Pink

.2 VARIETIES) Red

•Fancy-

Yel.&Var.
White....

Pinlt

Red

Yei.&Var.

■j mhe highest
W grades or
C3 Btandardvar) ,

l^ Novelties

AD1ANT0M

asparaods

Asters

Daisies

g ladiolds

Lilies

Lily of the Valley . . .

Mignonette — ordinary.

'* fancy....

Smilax

Sweet Peas

TOilEROSES

CblcaKO

July 26, 1899

18.00
10.00
6.00
3.00
1.00
1.00

to 20.00
to 15.00

3.00
2'.65

1.00

.40

.K

.75

.75

.76

1.00

1.00

1.00

1.00

l.OIJ

.76

40.00

.60

.3f,

.76

6,00

'!75

i6!o6

.06
4.00

.0(1
6.0(i
3.00
3.00

6.00

4.0(1

.6C
1.00

l.on

1.00
1.00
1.60
1.60
1.50
1.50
2.00
l.OO
to 60.00
to 2. OP
30

2.00
8.00

1.00

to
to
to
to
to
to
to 12.00
to .10
to 6.O0
to ....
to ....
to ....
to ....

St. Loula

July 17, 1899

00

00

to .,

to .,

to .,

to .,

to 4

to 4,

to ..

to .,

to .,

to ..

to .,

to ,,

to 4,

to ..

to .,

to ..

to 3

to ..

to ..

to .,

to ..

to ..

to .

to 1.

to 1.

to 1.

to 1.

to 1.

to 1.

to 1

to 1

to .

I to 1

to .

I to 2

to .

to .

to .

to .

to .

to .

I to 12

I to

I to 5

to .

to .

to .

to .

Cincinnati

July 26, 1899

.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
J. 00 to
J. 00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
J. 00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
J. 00 to
....to ....
.... to 60.00
.... to 25.00
.... to ....
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.76 to
.... to
1.60 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
l.OO to
.... to
.... to

3.00
3.00

sioo

3!66

1.00
1.00
1.00

2.00

1.00

8. Of
2.00

... to 10.00

,... to 3.00

...to ....

...to ....

1.00 to 13.00

.26 to .36

...to 6.01

,.. to ....

... to ....

... to ....

...to ....

Milwaukee

July 26, 1899

.... to

15.00 to

10.00 to

3.(0 to

2.0O to

2.00 to

.... to

.... to

3.00 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

4.00 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

3.00 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.50 to

.50 to

.50 to

.60 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.76 to

.... to

.60 to

.... to

6.00 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

... to

13.50 to

.10 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

25.00
18.00
16.00
5.00
4.00
4.00

6.00

3.0(1

1.0(1
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.51
1.5(1
1.60
1.60

i'.bii
i!6(i
h'.»

8.00

15.00
.16

Toronto

July 36, 18!

... to
... to
.... to
.... to
1.00 to
.00 to
.00 to
. .. to
... to
... to
...to
.00 to
.00 to
...to
...to
...to
.00 to
... to ....
...to 20.00
... to ....
... to ....
... to
...to
.50 to
.60 to
...to
.5'! to
...to
...to
...to
... to
...to
...to 1.00
...to 20.00
.00 to 3.00
... to ....
... to ....
...to ....
... to
...to
...to
i.OO to 26.00
to

6.00
6.00
4.00

6.00
i.OO

4.00

.50
3.0(1
3.00
2.00
2. 00

.26

60 to
.. to
.. to
.. to
.. to

1.00

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see our Correspondence Oolamns.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

GOT FLOWER OOIES

Three awards for superiority.
Send for illustrated list. . . .

EDWHBDS&DOGKEB

Mention the Florlata' Exohange when writing.

Manufacturers.

16 & 18 N. 6th St.

Philadelphia, Pa.

FIUIT IID FLOWEII PLITES

Seed Packitt and Supplies ot all kinds for
NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS andSEEDSMEN

SSliTS FOX2 FZ&XCS XiXST.
Stock Cuts, lOc. per iquare Inch. Engraving hy all
processeB. Printing and Lithographing. ^

Illustrated Cacaloguea a Specialty.

VREDENBURG & CO., • Rochester, N.Y.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

REED & KELLER

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

122 W. 25th Street,
NE'W VORK CITY,

THE CEFREY LETTER CO.,

Manufacturers of Florists' Letters. The best and
most artistic letter on the market. Pat. Jan. 3d, 1893.

PRICE :— IH or 3 inch letters, per hundred $1.60

Script letters, " 3 50

Office and Factory, 446 Tremont St„ Boston, Mass.

CHAS. L. RAZOUX, Makaoke.

AGENTS:

The Flower Market, Boston. I McKellar * WInterBon, Chicago.

EmII. Steffeafl, New York. | II. Bayersdorfer & Co., Phlla.

Agents wanted In all large cities. Telephone 716-3 Treiponl.
Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

Galax Leaves.

CHAS. H. RICKSEGKER, LInville, N. C.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

HORTICULTURAL

pn-vxr."^.'"." Auctioneers

CLEARY & CO.,

60 VESEY STREET, NEW YORK.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

GBLIIK LEPVES

AND

LOQGOtlioe Sprays

FOR SPRING AND SUMMER USE

Write for prices to

HARLAN P. KELSEY,

Building, Bostoii, Mass.

Mention the Florlet.' Exchan^ff wh^n writing.

Just the thing
for tying
bouquets and
stringing
Smilax.

Manufactured Expressly for Florists

BY

JOHN C. MEYER & CO.,

87 Summer St., Boston, Massi

Mention the Florleta' Erchapge wbep writing.

BOSTON FLORIST LETTER GO.

Manufaoturars Of FLORISTS' LETTERS.

Dlmciiiioiu vf
IMa box. 21 la.
long br It In.
wide fljid U in.
high. 2 eeotlons.

Thia wooden box nicely Ktalned and TarnUfaed,
l§xSOzl!B made la two Meetlonn, one for each «lEe
letter, glTen awar with flmt order of 600 lettera.
Block Lettera, IH or 2 m«h aUe, per 100. ILOO.

Borlpt LatterB. MOO.
Fattener with each letter or word.
Used by laadlnnc dorista everrwhere and for
■ale by all wholesale flo ista and supply dealers.

N. F, McCarthy, Xreas. & nanagcr,
uSJ^rsL BOSTON, MASS. m^^Xm.

Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing.

giiiiiimiiiiiimiiiimmiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimimimiiiiimiiimu

-USE-

I JADOO FIBRE

^ or half soil anj half

I JADOO FIBRE

a to grow your LILIES in this year.

3 Note the improvement over those
3 grown last year in your ordinary
3 compost.

I IT WILL PAY YOU, as you
i will get MORE BLOOMS and
I LARGER ONES.

3 Send for our New Catalogue.

I THE AMERICAN JADOO CO.,
81 J Fairmount Ave.,
^ PHILADELPHLA, PA. |

ntiinmimiiimiiiimirimimimiiimmiimiimmmiimmir

Mention the Florlata' £xcbang« when wrltlns.

760

The Florists' Exchttnge.

GEORGE RIPPERGER,

SHEEP MANURE

I have now on hand a lai

Al SHKKP MANURE. jyBen.

LlBt aod Sample

Bent Fertilizer for Top DressinC'

uantlty of
I for Prlci

pIf^"rrL^?n''.ri.f' LONG ISLiBD CITY.

Mention the FlorlaU' Eichange when writing.

SHEEP MANURE

Cleaned and prepared expressly lor florlsta' use.

"ion will find It the Renulne article. For reference

to lU being flr9^cla99. 1 reter you to Henry F. Mlchell,

1018 Market Street. Philadelphia. Pa. Trial bags of 150

lbs., $2.50 ; per ton, |25 00. H ton at ton rate.

Ca8h With Oeder.

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

I0J2 Ontario St., PHILA., PA.

M*»ntlnn thp p^-irlHtp' Kxohwngp whpn writing

ADOO FIBRE and
ADOO LIQUID

Will do all that is claimed
If Intelligently Used .«• .*

;TRY THEM !

RUBBER HOSE

For Florists, Seedsmen

Nurserymen, Gardeners, Etc.

MiDch Special Hose $2ll Oil per 100 feet.

M inch 7 ply 15.10 per 100 teet.

MinchSply 13.50 per 100 feet.

^ inch 7ply 12.50 per 100 feet.

J^inoh 4 ply. 10.00 per 100 feet.

]4 inch 4 ply and 5 ply 10.00 per 100 teet.

Made in 25 feet or 50 feet lengths.

Couplings attached, ready for use.

Manufacturers' Rubber Co., New York City.

45 VESEY STREET.

BRANCH 1TAKE1I0U8E8 I
tfcftmej snd W»it«14e iTennra. Jfvnoy City, 11,9,
Jftekson At*. A reanon St.. Loot Island CU7, H. f.

Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when writipi

STANDARD FLOWER POTS!

Packed In Bmall cratea, easy to handle.

1500 2 In. pots in crate, 14

1500 2«
1500 2)J
1000 3

800 3)<

5004

3205

144 6

Price per crate

5.25
6.00
5.00
5.80
4.50
4.51
3.16

Price per crate
120 7 In. pota In crate, $4.20

4810
2411
2412
1214
616

3.60
4.80
3.60
4.80
4.80
4.50

Send for price Hat

Seed pane. Bame price as pots,
of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn
Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off for cash with order.

HILFINCER BROS. POTTERY,

OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. Y.

August Rolkbe & Sons, New York Agents,

52 Dey Stkkkt, Nbw Tobk Citt.
^Jentlnn the Florlau' Exchange when writing.

STANDARD ♦ POTS.

We are now ready to supply a superior
quality of Pots in unlimited qtiantitie».
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.

A. H. HEWS & CO.,

NORTH CAMBRIDGE, - MASS.

Mt^ntlon itie FlorlBta' Exchange when writing.

SUMMER IN WINTER

By Usins

Standard Greenhouse Boilers

One cent gets our Catalogue.

GIBLIN & CO., = Ulica, N. Y

Mention the Florleta' H)iohanee when writing

MASTICA

FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES.

Proven siiperlor to putty ji.aBier lu apply and stays on.
Not affected by eiCremes of weather. Endorsed by
prominent florfets. Send for descriptive circular ol
iTlastlca and Mastlca GIuzIdk Machines.

F. 0. PIERCE CO.,*;'/«Tuur.%T?-MBwyflrli.

GLASS

For Qreenhouses, Graperies,
Hotbeds, Conservatories,

and all other purposes. Get cub Fio-
tJREs BEFORE BiTriNa. Estimates freely
given.

N. COWEN'SSON,
392-94 W. Broadway, New York.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

CABLE AND PIPE j

Ventilating System.

SOIL=JVlACniNES

y In Large or Small Sizes.

J SEND FOR CATALOG CE.

A. Q. WOLF i BRO., Dayton, 0.

V1"iiti.iti ihp Plnrtsm' Exchange wh«n writing

Steam and Hot Water Heating

Economically and Perfectly Installed by

HENRY W. GIBBONS,

138 LIBERTY STREET,
IiiE-W VORK.

EXPERT ADVICE AND PLANS FURNISHED. ESTIMATES FREE.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

INTERNATIONAL HEATER CO.

23T WATER ST., NEW YORK.
BOSTON, 47 UNION ST. CHICAGO, 86 E. LAKE ST.

^Vt^r BOILERS '•> GREENHOUSES

Over SO years' experience. Write for Catalogue.

M«ntloB th» FlorUts' Etxehange whan writing.

F.ST Altl.ISIIEl) IS.iO.

THOS. W. WEATHERED'S SONS,

HOSinLnUlAUmiSinlilllDEltS

ANU MANUFACTURERS OF

6BEEIIH0OSE HEBTIIIG

and mtuim hmum.

Greenhouses, etc., erected complete of our

Parent Iron Frame Construction or of

Wood and Iron combined or Wood alone.

MOX-BHD SASH» FRAMES, &:C.

IMPROVED SECTIONAL BOILER,

1899 Model. For Water or Steam Heating.

A FEW POINTS CLAIMED FOR THIS BOILER.

Simplicity of consiructlon ; Sectional headers; Sec-
tional ash pit; Maximum vertical circulation; Mini-
mum friction ; Direct or Indirect draft ; Smoke-box on
front or back; Kapldlty of water circulation; Easily
cleaned In every part; Grates on level with flredoor
opening; Greatest amount of boiler surface exposed
to raalant heat; Ileatlng surfacea so arranged In fire-
box that the hut gases must strike every part before
entering ccmbustton chamber.

SECTIONAL VIEW.

Also CONICAL BOILERS, seven sizes and 5ELF=FEEDING BOILERS, two
sizes for small conservatories.

Send 4 cents for Cntaloeue iJreenhouse CouBtiiicliou or Greenhouse Heatinff.

Office: 46 & 48 MARION ST., (New Elm St.,) NEW YORK

U^nr<'.n 'h» F1.>ri.i*' ITi.'hi.nif* wh»n wrltlnK

Water Every Day in the Year for
Flowers and Lawns when . . .

Rider - Ericsson Hot llir Pomps

are used. Nearly 25,000 sold during the past 25
years. Prices reduced. Send to nearest office
for catalogue "X."

Rider=Ericsson Engine Co.,

22 Cortlandt St., New York. I 86 Lake Street. Chicago.
239 Franklin Street, Boston. 4ii N. 7th St., Philadelphia
692 Cralg St., Montreal. P.Q. I 22 A Pitt Si.. Sydney, N.S.W.
Tenlente-Rey 71. Havana, Cuba.

Mention thf Florlwts' Kyohangt* when wrltlngr.

Ueutlon this paper.

...HAS POSITIVELY NO EQUAL FOR...

STRENGTH, DURABILITY and NEATNESS.

Guaranteed for 10 years. Has a solid wheel and shaft caat In
one (malleable Iron). No slipping on Line Shalt as the case with
all others. Catalogue free.

E. HIPPARD. Younestown. Ohio

WENTIUATlNgA

^ Hat AMrrn / M ^^

■H

Far Particulars
Address

LmCZD

Telephone Connection.

E. A. ORMSBY, Melrose, Mass.

MamtloB th> yiorUta' 'BTrhanaro wh<m wHtlng

SCOLLAY BOILER

FOR

Greeoiouse ieatlDii, Etc.

HOT WATER OR STEAM.

Farmington, Conn., March 9. 18D6.
"The Invincible Boiler you placed In my Carnation
houses has given great s.itisfactlon. I did not have to
run the boiler hard even when the thennometer stood
18 deg. below zero. It has proved ' Invincible' In every
respect." Hugh Chzbnky, Florist.

SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE AND PRICE LIST
Estimates Cheerfully Given.

■INVINCIBLE."

Mention the Florists'

JOHN A. SCOLLAY,

74 and 76 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y.

BzcbatiKe wben writing.

July 20,1899.

Tmb F^LORISTS* EXCHTT^'O^.

761

LORD $c BURNHAM CO.'S

CYPRESS HOTBED SASH AND FRAMES. ^"-^ ""' "

the Cheapest."

Adapted for Vegetables Violets etc

Superior In every respect. Freight allowance covers freight to most points In Eastern
and Middle States. Send to .\ew Vorl< Office for circular and price list. Send .5 cts. postage
(or latest catalogue of Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating. Send4cts.po8tage forcatalogueot
PatentlronGreeuhouseConstruetion. Estimates furnished for Cypress Greenhouse material.

We Make Special Greenhouse PUTTY— Price on Application

NEW YORK OTFICe : GENERAL OFFICE AND WORKS'.
ST. JAMES BUILDING, B'WAY AND 2eTH ST. IR.VINGTON-ON-HUDSON, N. Y.
Mention the Flortata' Eichanga when writing

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress.

BEST GRADES. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP.

A.DIETSGH&CO.i

I SHEFFIELD AVE. CHIG AGO) ILL>

6IIEEP0DSE HEBTINS HND VEHTILIITIIII!,

Horticultural Architecture and Building.

pitching^^Go

ESTABLISHED 1644.

233 Msrcir Strtit, • NEW YORE.

FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS.

NINETEEN SIZES.

Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus.

Rosehouses, Greenhouses, Etc., of Iroa
Frame Construction erected completa
or the Structural Iron V/ork ship-
J ped ready for erection.

Hr Iron Frame Benches wi h the

"Perfect Drainage Bench Til*"*

•r Slate Tops.

BEMD 4C. P08XAGE FOR II^I^USTRATED CATAI.OG1.TE.

GLASS

FOR GREENHOUSES. GRAP-
ERIES, CONSERVATORIES,
AND HOTBEDS,

GLASS

VANHORNE, GRIFFEN & CO.,

French and American Glass.

4.0 ts 4S VESTRY STREIT, Ki^*a> ^M^i».w*mM
Oor. aREINWIOH ST. NEW YORK

w-TiTt"n fh* mnrimtM' PIxchiinB* wh#n wiitlnr

HOTHOUSE GLASS

All Sizes a Specialty.

C. S. WEBER & CO.

4 Desbrosses Street. New Vorli.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

Erans Improred Challesge

Roller bearing sel'-olllng devlee,
automatic atop, solid link chain
makes the IMPROVED CHAL-
LKNGE the most perfect appa-
ratus In the market.

Write for catalogue and prices
before placing your orders else-
where.

Quaker City Machine Co,,

RICmiOND, IM).

h» FIorlBtP* Eufhanire wh(*n wi-itlnp

cypRESs

IS MUCH MpRE DURAStEtHANPINE.

TRESJ
SASH BARS

ur TO it FEET ihUNCTH oitLOffGER.

GREENHOUSE

AND OT^ER BUILDINC MATERIAL.

5end for our Illustrated BooK
"CYPjRESS LUMBERANDfrsUSES."

Send ror^^ur Special Grecnhousfc^rcoltr.

the^^.T^ 5Tea.n;v5 \vmber (g.,
N e><ygeTH $flSTBN, ^ss .'

Mention the Florist.* Exohanre when wrltlag.

HAVE RICH MELLOW LAND.

ROtiND JiLEo

That conciitinn jsKiireto

f"ll,>w thiout,'!] dratiiiiig

^ AGRICXTLTURAL DRAIN TILE. I ■ ^r 4,S vea,^ ^v^hiH'Jl^.?.^!?fk'in j^urt"e
unci Sewer Pipe, Kt-d ami I ire 1.? i. k. < iv.ii 'I ilt. Ctiininey and Flu.- LiniiiL-a
nntlTops. Fiieausti.- Side walk Til. , .Vr, Suiiply Mortar folnrs. I'last.-r I.iiii-
C'eraeut&c. Write for prices, John H. Jackson, l»u 3rdAv. Albany. N.Y.'

Mention the Florists' Exchance when wriunc

BOILERS

Bi}; BOILERS

Little BOILERCi

Vp to date BOILERS

FOR

GREENHOUSE HEATING

For particulars call on or addreBfii

DEAN BOILER CO., 73 Pearl St., BOSTON, MASS.

Uentlon the Florists' Exchange wheo writing.

■ HOT - BED . . .
" OREEISHOUSE .

■ VENTILATOR .

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL.

■ GET OUR PRICES

■ BEFORE BUYING

GREENHOUSE GLASS!!

! r.7r;; S. JACOBS & SONS,

OFFICE, 406 W. I3TH STREET. NEW YORK ■
Faclory Storerooms. Borough of Queens. N.Y. J

Mention the Florlstj* Exchange when wrltlnir.

HAIL

KVERV FLORIST
OUKllt to IISSl'RE
HISULASS asralnst

rOB PARTICULABS ADDBBB8

JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y, Saddle River, N. J.

Mention th<* Florist «■ PjT''h«nee when wrltlB*

CYPRESS

mmm

MATERIAL

OF ANY DESCRIPTION.

•END FOR OATALOSUE.

Mention th. Florlnts' Exchange when wrlttnR.

IF YOU WANT A

COODSASH LIFT

For a Very Little Money Get

,W OEPftRTURE,"

For Descriptive Catalogue Send to

J. D. CARMODY. EVANSVILLE, IND.

Montlrtn the 'Plrtrl**'"' TTT'^bnne^ wh«n writing.

GLASS

We carry the largest
stock of Greenhouse
Glass in NeM Yorlt.

We make a specialty
^^^^.^^^g^m^ ^m -^^v -^^v^ "^ 16x248 and can

Z u make special prices.

SELECTED BRANDS IN FRENCH AND AMERICAN.

HOIBROOK BROTHERS, 8S to 89 Beekman St., New fork.

Mention the Florlata* Bzehanc* wlMn wrttlnv.

..T

Gorton Side Feed Boiler

SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR

GREENHOUSE HEATING.

YOU WANT THE BEST.

WE HAVE IT.

Send for Catalogue and investigate for yourself.

GORTON & LIDGERWOOD CO..

96 Liberty Street, New York.

Mention the FlorleU' Elxchanffe when wrltlnff.

762

THe Florists' Exchmnge.

July 29, 1899.

CHOICE FLO^XTER SEEDS

Oz.

|y.40

.60

Trade
pkt.

I>Iit£iioneite. Machet ^0.10

•• Defiance 15

niVOBOtis AlpeBtrls 25

Palusirls 25

Primula Sinensis, fine mxd. 50
PnuHV, superb mixed, l-l6oz ,50c. ;0Z., 17
fine mixed, 1^ oz.. 50c. : oz., fS.5U.

Trade

pkt.

Uellis Pereunis, Mammoth mis.. |U 25

Longfellow 23

" SDOwbail 25

f'iiieraria, prize strain, mixfd 5it

t'lilceolaria Grandiflora. mixed... .50
Cyclaiiieu Glganteum. separate or
mixed. 100 seeds. 90c.; lOOOseeds, $8.

LILIUM HARRISII-Now Ready,

(.gr-HOi^ry 5-7 iaches ipr lODIl. tl5 mi :-!1 inches I,er lUIIU, $90.00

^SOEB--^ Trade List on application.

W. C. BECKERT, Seedsman, - - - Allegheny, Pa.

Mention the PloHaU' Exchange when wrttins.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

Largest Stock in The Country.

All goods up-to-date and of superior quality.
Write U8 for prices and other information.
Our new Catalogue sent on application to
tUe trade only.

NEW CAPE FLOWERS !

Price on Application.

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO ,

60. 52, 54, B6 N. Fourth St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Best meiliods of

HEflllHI) SBEEPeVSES

Being a collection of thirteen leading essays, seteeted
irom a large number submitted in conipTiilon. Kacli
essiiy l8 accompanied by diagrams illustrating ibe
ayatem advocated.

Pncato Florisis* Exchange Subscribers, 10 Cts.

Bend fora copj at once. You will find it -very useful.

THE FLORISU' EXGHtKGE,

3 IH'ANE «T
Kew York.

Alocasia Illustris.

Fine plants, large and small. Will Exchange
for Febns, Palm?, Pandancs, Dbac.knas,
Etc. Write what you have, giving prices.
Address

B. M., care Florists' Exchange

2000 ROSES 4000 VIOLETS

CLEAN SWEEP. STOCK HEALTHY.

2000 nice plants of Brides and Brldeemaids, from 3 in.
pota. at $3 50 per lOO or $30 OU per 1000 ; 50<J at iUOO rates.
Campbell vloleU. 2^ in pois »3.00 a 100 or *25.00 a 1000 ;
50u at lOOU rates. Clean and free from disease.

Will exchange stoclv for a few thousand good Celery
plants. Also small f alms. Ferns and Rex Begonias.

^V. X. HIl.LBOIt.Pi,
State St. Gardens. Newtown, Bucks Co., Pa.

PRIMULA

JHEISlSFIMBRIiTiS^/S

pkt.. 25c., crop '99: pure white, rose, alba rose*, bright
red. velvet ■ ed, violet red. bright rose, giant bright rose,
trade pkt.. 50c ; mauve blue, gray bine. 100 seeds. 50c :
coppered Empereur. 100 seeds. *i, Cineraria. 12
dwaif. mixed, trade pkt.. 50c N. B.— I offer these seed
at half price on aci- .unt of coming late .this year.
Extra fine mixed, trade pkt.. »l 0" Fine mixed, pkt..
25c.; oz., $10.00. Pa US). Cecil Davy. : uf-e white, trade
pkt.. 25c.: M oz.. ♦'-^"J Kcwcda. Improved Macliec.
trade pkt.. 25r- Defiance, 25c. A- -r-j**^*'!!*^' **- 50
per 10 0. not leas than 500 at that rat vy P
BEAULIEU.WalkerAv .V*

SELECTED STOCK OF

LILIUM HARRISII ?

Per 100 Per lOOo

$0.CIU $4510

.... IM.OO 9J.0U

AUoatsame p, ices aud sizes : BERMUDA GROWN LILIUM LONGIFLORUM.

AUGUST ROLKER &. SONS, 52 DEY STREET, - - NEW YORK.

UentloD tb« Florist.' Bxt^hanc* wbsn wrlUng.

LILIUM HARRISII '%it^,erioT-

7.9, $9,00 per liici: $85 M per IMIO. 9-11, $3 '.00 per 10('.

Ft3PFOIAC "s inch and up $4.50 per 1000
fCtC9IM9 ^ i"<'h Hud up 6.00 per 1000

OXALIS BUTTeRCUP-

45.50 per KHliI, M.WlMOTa, $7.50 per 1000.
IIMinEDIATE DELIVERY.

H. A. BUHYARD, 42 West 2ath Street, MEW YORK.

Mention tlie FlorlBf Exchang. whan writing.

SPECIALTY:

Floral Metal
Designs .5*.^

Flotf Sogpiles.

Specialty : Wheat Sheaves.

SPECIALTY:

Prepared J» J*
Cycas Leaves.

A. HERRMANN

. . . WRITE FOR CATALOGUE.

'40'4, -406, 408, 410, 412 East 34th Street.
NEW YORK CITY.

Manufacturer of Metal Floral Designs

Importer and Dealer In Florists' .'Supplies.

llMltlOQ the Florl.U' Exchanire when writing

AUCTION SALE

AUGUST
30th

OF

00,000 DECIDUOUS TREES.

75,000 EVERGREEN TREES.

Also SHRUBBERY and VINES.

This is a clearint; out sale of line young vigorous stoelc; uotiiing reserved.
Ground must be cleared regardless price.

LIST AND CONDITIONS READY AUGUST 7th.

C. RIBSAM & SON, Trenton, New Jersey.

lleotloD tbe Florists' Exchange when wrltlnK.

30,000 SMILAX

strong, stocky plants. 50c per 101 ; 14 00 per :100
50U at 1000 rate. Satisfactio.s CJuakantekd.

CUSTAV PITZONKA, Bristol. Pa

Mf-ntlnn thp Florists' Exchange wh^n writing

SMILAX

From 2 luch pots, strong, f lUO.
per 100.

C_-_^ « BB.a.Ba^^ Mixed, fine, from 2
ERANIUMS andSln. pots, «1.75
^'*'""'*'""^ and ta.50 per 100.

ELMER I. RAWLINGS, QualtertuwD, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange wtien writing

AOnn^Mli AY Extrastrong. healthy,
^UUUOilllLHA:;^ in. pmg. $i.75 a 10";
$15 a lnOtl. Crtsh wit h order, sample if desiied.
H. P. O^VEN, TouKhkenamon, Pa.
Central Valley lirt-eii houses.

Mention the Florists' Exchange whea wtitlng.

^miljiY n^acaena
MHliaX.. U i^jj^jg^

21/2 inch pots. $1.23 2 inch pota, $3.00

per 100. II per 100.

CVCl,AItIEI<J PERSICUIII, 2ii inch
[Kits .It ;t ■•eiiiH All trood well-rtmf pii s'oi'k.
10 per cent, off on 300 and over. Cash with order, please.

W.G KRABER

3't TRF.;»II»\T ST..
NEW l<El>l<'ORU..MA!«S.

Mention the Florist.* E^xehange when writing

3000 SM!LAX

From flats, by mall, $u 50 per lOU ; f J.im per 1000
From 2 inch pota, 1.50 " 13.00 "

HYDRANGEA t,'.S?'=pe!.''ir°"' »'-^p-'»"^-^

CANNAS Mixed, from 3 Inch pots. $3.00 per 100.

Send for Samples. Cash with the Order.
FRED BOERNER. Cape MayCity. N.J.
Mentlnn the Plorlsta' Bxchanee when writing.

CLEIMAXIS

fetqlCIAL OFFER OF YOUNG PLANTS.

^ lets Why not try growing a few ClematlB for your
ade; they will eutt you better than Imported or
11^..- .Town Btuck. I offer a choice lot of younK plants;
well hardened. In 10 or more beet kinds, free by mall,
lOforSl.OOorSS.OOner 100. ^5 at 100 ratea,
QMII AY strong, year old plants, that will give
omiuriyv stringsforcnttingat once. Slnch pots,
$3.00 perluO; i;>6 loch pots. S ^.50 per 100.

F. A. BALLER, Bloomlngton, III.

M«ntlon tbe Flortau' BxchajiKC when writliis.

AZALEA AMENA

One of tlie i.)est dwarf, hardy,
early ti iwuring- shrulis- Excelleot
forciDK pUnt. Weil roo'eti piantri.
ready for 3 in pnis, $6.00 per lOO;
•60.00 [lor 1000.

SAMUEL G. MOON, Morrisville, ",^^!:' Pa.

Mention the FlorlBtB' Exchange when writing.

P. OUWERKERK

1123 Summit Ave., Jersey City, N. J.

Just received from our Holland Nurseries

RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS,

SPIRiEA JAPONICA, LILIUM SPECIOSUM

PCONIES, BLEEDING HEART

POT GROWN LILACS, HYDRANGEA IN SORTS.

CLEMATIS and H. p. ROSES, m tbe best sorts.

PRICES MODERATE.
Uentloo th. Flortn.' Bxcli&nKe wb.n wrltlnc.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

AND THEIR CULTURE

By EDWIN MOLYNEUX.

Sixth Edition.

iLLtrSTRATED.

A practical treatise od propagating*, growing
and exhibiting, from thecutting to (he Silvei
Oup. The author is gardener to W. H Myers,
Esq.. Swanmore Park, England, and the work
details his long experience as a specialist id
the cultivation of the chrysanthemum. The
culture of the flower in all stages is clearly ex-
plained and the illustrations which aie from
pen sket.ches and photographs materially aid
the reader in understanding the methods de-
scribed.

Price, postpaid, 50 cents.

The Florists' Exchange,2Duanest..jfewYorl[.

New Red Hybrid Will 4^ A M
CARNAXIOK V U la O M ni

In full bloom, 4 In. pots, tl.50 per dozen.
nnCCC riean healthy stock, iroo Bridbs. 2^ In.
nUOuO puts. *3.'0 per 1011; 1000 'Maids. 31n, pol9,
*t 00 per 100 ; 200 La France, 4 In. pota, 16.00 a 100.

0;
*15.00 per 1000.

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI ISt.t'sVdo1:
C.EISELE. 1 Ith &, Jefferson Sts.Phila. Pa.

Mention the Florists* Exchange when writlnR.

BspaiagusPlDinosusllaDiiii

2.500 good, strong plants, in SJ^ In pots, all ready to
plant out In beds, at $6.00 per 100; $50 00 per 1000.
These plants are a bargain ; speak quick If you want
them. Cash wlih order.

DEPEW BROS., Nyack.N.Y.

Cor De pew and I'lEKMONT AVES.
Mention the Florists' ExchanKe when wrltlnc.

SMILAX

Two inch potH
$1 50 PFR lOO; $12.00 PER 1000.

Fine Hironp: plants, cheap. Ca^h with order.

JOSEPH WOOD,

SPRING VALLEY. N. Y.
Mention the FlorlsU' Exchange when writing

SOOOSMIL^XPLANTS

Fine Btocky plants, just potted Into 3\i Inch
pots. J3.10 per 100; «25.00 per 1000.

500 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS,

Stj Inch pots, f T.OO per ItXi.

250 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI,

3^2 Inch pots. |5.t^ per 100.

EDW. J. TAYLOR, Southport, Conn.

Mention the Flnrlstf' Kitfhangp when writing.

Asparagus Plumosus Nanus

2!^ inch pots, $6.0U per 100.

Asparagus Sprengeri, 3 in. pots, $5.00 per 100.

Cyclamen, 4 distinct varieties, September
sown and in excellent condition. 2Mg ioct^
pots. $5 00 per 100.

Primula oboonica. Extra strong, ready for
5 inch pots, $6.00 per HO.

Roses, tbe Bride and Mermet, extra strong,
3Vt inch pois $6.('0 per 100.

SmilHX. Irom SJ^ioch pots, extra stronir, win-
ter sown, ready to run as soon as planted,
$2.50 per 100.

NATHA1 SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich.

Mention the Plorlsia" Exchange when writing.

miiimiiiiiiHiiUHuinuimiiimuiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiim

SMILAX

Pot Plants Br««"

or 1000,
AT $1.50 PER 100.

ALBERT M. HERR,

Lancaster, Pa.

nimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiriinmiminiiiiiiiiniiiiiminiiimimiiin^

Mention the Florifitu' Km-hHntt*- wn..Ti writing.

SMILAX

Extra fine large plants. $1.50 per 100.

IVY GERANIUM

Souv. do Chas. Turner, $5.00 per 100.

BOSTON FERN

Orders booked, 6 iu. pots or bench
grown, October delivery.

A.J.BaLDWIII,Newark,Ohio.

Mtrntion the Flortstj' Bxchaoee when wrlttttff.

We are a straight shoot and aim to grata into a vigorous plant.

A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAU

VOL. XI. HO. 31.

NEW YORK, AUGUST 6, 1899.

One Dollar Per Tear

We are offering an exceedingly floe lot of these bulbs at a very low price. Bernjuda-grown Freeslas are the
finest Freeslas grown. Iliilba are plump and hard, and give much better sattsf action than the California-grown
bulbs. Plant early anti Hfcuve iiewt results. Bulbs ready for Imme .late alilpment. Extra quality
bulbs, very fine, k to % In, In diameter, .'iOctH. per lOU; $ l.OU per lUOO. Seleced bulbs, J^ to V In. In
diameter. 75«is. per 100; $(>.00 per 1000,

Extra Sized Bulbs, 75cf n.
lOU t $5.00 per lOUO.

per

BERMUDA BUTTERCUP OXALIS

/> * Y T * O^ Extra quality bulbs. California-grown, flnest stock to be had. Price is unusually low.
I /\lyl>/\^ Giuwera will find that it will pay them to throw away iheir (ild plants, and plant new
^- -^ *- -"^ '^ '^^*- ^^ Btock. I)ry bulbs will produce enough luort- flowers to warrant the extra expense.
Pl:tut early if best reNuIlN are ileMired. Extra sized bulbs, 1 to l^-^ In. In
diameter. 85,00 per lOOi $40 per 1000. Selected bulbs. 1!^ to 2 In. In diameter. «7. 00 per 100;
9(i0 per 1000. Mammoth bulbs, 2 to 2i^ In. In diameter, $9. 00 per 100; $.S0 per 1000.

Wc offer a very superior grade of these bulbs, wh!ch
we c;in supply as follows: Ex'ra tine buRs, l'2-\5
ctm In circumference. $1.7.j per 100; iSl.)
per 1000. Kxtra selected bulbe, 13-15 ttm. In clr-
Pink aitd Blue Roinnns, extra, 81.50 per lOOi
1.75 per 100; $15 per 1000.

ROMAN HYACINTHS

cumference. S,
S13 pi-r lOOU.

.OUpvr lOOi 817 per lOUO.
White Itnlinns* extra, ""

PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS GRANDIFLORA ...

f.II.IUM MARKI^II.5-7ln. bulbs

ORMTHOGALU.n ARABICU.II

...$1.0U per 100; 8'S..'J0 per lOOO.
... 5.«0 •• 45.00 '•

... l.r.5 •• 15.U0

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERIJI

We have to offer at this time a line lot
of stiong young plants from ili Inch
pots. It li an accepted fact that this
IB one of the best greens lor cutting
for Winter, and Is In great demand. It Is especially fine to go with carnation flowers. This small stock potted
up now. or planted, will give very profitable returns all during the Winter. Strong young plants. 2U Inch
pots, $.3.00 per 100.

Sir«osE MAID OF HONOR

GOLDEN GATE

We have a fine stock of this new
wlnter-fiowerlng rose, which Is an
Improved Brldeemald. with all the

f;ood qualities of ihat favorite varl-
n Its freebloomlng quallttes. It Is a
trifle darker In color. If anything, and stems are very stiff and wiry.

TStroDK plants, 3h> inch pots. 815.00 per 100.

This variety, while not new. has recently attracted considerable atten-
tion, and Is considered by many one of the most valuable wlnter-
fiowerlng roses now grown. It does best In a temperature tliat grows
fine Bridestnald. Under favorable conditions. Its shapely blooms
are often as large as American Beauty, and aie borne on strong, heavy canes, stiff as reeds. When well
grown. It 1b of exquisite color— bhell-plnk. shading to creamy flesh on outer petals. This rose has been grown
<iulte largely In the vicinity of Washington, where it has been received with great favor. It la a favorite with
both grower and retailer and commanda the highest prices of any Tea rose.

Strong: plants, ^^ inch potH, SlO.OU per 100.
We also offer a fine stock of PEKI.E, METEOR, BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, and PRESIDENT
CARNOT. Sirons plants, 3K inch pots, 88.00 per 100.

F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown=on=fludson, N. Y.

Mention the Florltu' Exchange when writing

P-M-L-7V^-S

'wwvyvwwyyvwvyw'

z

^/2 invitation

To VISITORS to and from the

^ CONVENTION ^

■\A/E extend to one and all a cordial invitation to
' ' visit the Rose Hill Nurseries and see the
GRANDEST and HANDSOIMEST stock of
HOME-QROWN PALMS in AIWERICA in all
SIZES and all VARIETIES, also of FERNS,
STOVE and GREENHOUSE PLANTS.

Before placing your orders, all we ask is, to
visit our Nurseries, and you will do the rest.

Trains every hour from Grai..) Central Depot.
Write, telephone or telegraph ani. Ou: carriage
will meet vou.

SIEBRECHT & SON,

Telephone, No. 151.

NEW ROCHELLE, N. V.

j EVERYTHING for the GROWER and RETAILER

i a^NOTICE OUR EXHIBIT AT THE CONVENTION.

Uentlop .at ? .oristj* Exchance wbeo writing.

A BARE CHANCE FOR ^^

ORCHID GROWERS

A LARGE SHIPMENT OF

Oncidiuffl Varicosuni Rogersii '^^^^^

<j ing all tni'ir native vigor,

has just reachuil us in p.Tfeet coiiditidn. This Orchid is undoubtedly one of
the most profitable commercial varieties grown It throws three foot stems
bearing as many as 170 blossoms <>! a rich, goldeu-yellow, two inches and over in
diameter and can be successfully grown either on blocks of wood, in pots, or in bas=
kets and flowered in .January and February iu a night temperature of 5.5 to 60 degrees.
The plants we offer will average three to six and more leads ; five to ten
bulbs, many with foliage and our price until sold, is as follows :

$1.25 each; $12.00 per doz.; $75.00 per 100.

This can be considered a rare opportunity, to secure a supply of this valuable
Orchid at such prices. It is seldom indeed a shipment reaches New York in such
splendid condition.

If you have been disappointed either as to Quantity or Quality in your order for

BERMUDA HARRISII or L,ONGIFL,ORUI»I,

REMEHBER WE CAN SATISFY ALWAYS.

CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO.

<^^^s^<

342 WEST 14th STREET, Y.'i'xHh^ H. Y. CITY.

Importers, Exporters and Growers' Agents ol SEEDS. BULBS and PLANTS.
Mention the Flortaf ' Exchange when writing.

WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR

SCARCE GERANIUMS!

Fine Strong Plants from 3 Inch Pots.

Having finished planting our Stock Geraniums for next season's propagating, we

offer the following surplus of new varieties at the uniform price of

S1.50 per Dozen; SI 0.00 per 100.

15 MIDSUMMER

10 MAEQ. DE L.\ COSTA 10 SULLY

25 TROUBADODK
20 ANNIBAL
12 LA FAYETTE
12 LOUIS ROZE
20 THEO. THENLER
18 PIERRE LOTI
4 JEROME K. JEROME 10 TURTLE'S SURPRISE

20 THESEE

50 PREDICTION
50 MME. B. JAMET
40 NAGUS MENELIK
18 LOHENGRIN

18 OMPHALE

7 VINCENNES

6 MME. HOSTE

8 MAZAEIN

9 ALFRED DE MUSSET

The Following at S8.00 per 100, from 3 in. pots:

MME. JAULIN crHDncnpD FRANCES PERKINS

QRANVILLE '*f^'^- a'-nKUtUbK SURPRISE

GERTRUDE PEARSON L'AUBE SILVER QUEEN

REMEMBER!

We have the Largest, Finest and Best Selected
Stock of GERANIUMS in the World. All the Latest
Novelties and the Largest Line of Standard Sorts
•^•^—^—^-^———^ in Existence

THE COTTAGE GARDENS, Queens, N.Y.

C. W. WARD, Manager.

MentlaD the Florist*' Exchange nben wrltlcc.

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The F=lorists'

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fli BEYPEII'S GLBZIIIS POINTS

60c. per 1000; $2.75 for 5000. |

DAWCV ELLIOTTS SPECIAL BLENDED |

I Al^Jl MIXTURE, eompiising all the |

choicest named varietips. Trade packets, 1

oOc. and SI. 00; oz., SS 00. g

TRIMARDEAU, white, yellow, purple, light g

blue, black, striped, brown-red. Lord Bea- W

consfield, each color, trade pkt.. 25c. ; oz., S2. E

JniUllUllCl IC the finest strain t'^r i

exhibition, trade pkt., 50c. ALLEN'S DE- g

FIANCE, trade pkt. 25c. ;oz., $1. MACHET, 1

select stock, trade pkt., lOe. ; oz. 40e. E

MASTTfA ^^^ GLAZING, per gallon, SI. 25; ease (6 gallons) J6.75. I

lUAJllLA MASTICA MACHINES, Sl.OO each. |

WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, 56 Dey St., New York. I

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t^FREESIAS=TRUE WHITE'i-i^

Very choice well cured bulbs of FREESIA XRIIE REFRACTA ALBA, fe.

from our own grower. Vellow flowers have been carefully rogued out of the slock. W^

CHCICE SIZE AND FIRST QUALITY. Write for prices and samples. ^

HARRISII ^"^ FRENCH BULBS^Ltrys^-,i7,

■ ^ ■ #^»i I I 1 I ^^ I I trom only n ii ble growers. We sh " "

nly n Ii ble g
SHini'iPs Mild prTCfs which we itromipe will show best
Hyacinths, Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora.&c.are row being shipped to our customers.

hall be plewse*! to submit
First early Roman ^^

EW YORK. 14 Barclay Street

VATJGHAN'S SEED STORE, ^i^'<^m-!>i'^'-^^o^'^-

NEW CROP PANSY SEED Now Ready.

Inour^pectal T'lu«trated Panpy Circular just issued wel'St
over zoo distinct Colors, Blends and Strains,
Including all the Novelties ny the pkt- oz. and Ih.
Also a large list of other seasonable Seeds for
Florists. It is the result of twenty-two years' experience
with Pansies. Write for it.

Tbe "BEST THREE BLEKIDS FOR
FLORISTS," our own formulas:

2632-KJ. Y. Giant Marfcet Blend, pl;t., "cts.
SOOOseeaa, SUcts.; 6auu seeds, $l.iiu; oz , $.'..5u.

2709-Ne-w Buttercup Blend, flneet yellow mix-
ture, pki.. Sets.; luuo seeds, Bmccs.; Soi'U seed", $1,20; oz., tS.OO.
2710— St. Y. Fancy Show Blend, high grade mix-
ture, pkt, lOcts.; IIWO seeds, 80 cts ; 50UU seeds, $1.60 ; oz., $4.
Special Offer of Above.— inoo seeds each. (3000
seeds), 81.UU; 30ou seeds each, (6U00 seeds). .$1.76; 5000 seeds each
1.5,0fl« seeds), $3 60: 1 oz. each, (3 ozs ), $9.iu

2736— Grand Pansy Introduction Collec-
tion, sixty (60) packets, each containing 125 seerta of dis-
tinct varieties (7500 seeds in a.l). $1.75.
1781— CALCEOLARIA and I925-CI?«ERARIA, each Extra Large Flowering,
either, pkl., 15cTs,; trade pkts., 50ct8. aim gl.iHi.

3017— PRIMULA, N. Y. Special Fli.risis' Rlend. our own mixture of over 25 distinct
large duwering fringed and double rarieties, hefides laiest novelties. Pkt. lOcts ; trade pkt.,
60 cts.; 1000 seeds, $2.00. All the above delivered prepaid

N.f.llllllKETGlllDEIIERS'lSSOGIlTiOII.

39-41 Cortlandt St.
P.O. Box 234 1

New fork.

We do not praise them
as the BEST but we
say TRY THEM.

SEEDS WE OFFER!

PANnANII^ IITILI^ FKESH, guaranteed 200-
rnnUMnUa UIILia osogerminatmn; ready in

August. 12 seeds, 25 ct«.; 100 seeds, $150; 1000

seeds, $10.50 ; delivered.

SMILAX SEED

Fresh. Oz., 30 cts.
delivered.

lb., $2. 60;

FREFSIA «5FFn pcbe white. Oz.. 25 cts.;
rnt.E.oin ot,t.u ib, $2 50. HYBRIDS. Oz.,

15 cts.; lb., $1.50 ; delivered.

CALCEOLARIA «T««'°t

true grandiflora.
cts. RUOOSA,
shrubby. Packet, 25 cts.

PINFRARIA HTBRIDA, Prize Blooms, all

uiiit.nnnin coinrs. Packet of about 500 seeds.
25 cts. NANA, Prize Blooms, all colors. Packet
ot about 500 seeds, 25 cts.

r.YPLAMFN OIGANTEUM, choicest strain, pure
u ■ ui.niTii-11 ^i,itg white dark eye. rose, blood-
red : any color separate. lOOseeds eSc; .500 seeds,
J3.00. Mixed sorts, 100 seeds, 50c.; 6O0 seeds, $2.
PRIMULA SINENSIS FIMBRIATA. White,
" red, rose, blue, separate or mixed.

100 seeds, 20 cts ; ICOO seeds. $1.50.
PANSIES Wonders in color and size. The very choicest sorts of French, Scotch and
■ nii«jii.w German strains, mixed, lOOO seeds, 25 cts.; 6000 seeds, f 1.00. In separate sorts
or colors: Bugnot, Gassier, Odier. Trimardeau, white, blue, red, bronze, black, yellow,
striped, auricula flora;. 1000 Feeds, 25 cts.; .5(00, $1 00.

BULBS ) rREE.SI A REFRACTA ALBA, 9^-)4 inch diameter, per 100, 40 cts.;
DellTi-rv J-per inoo. $3.00. H'H inch diameter, per lOU, $60 cts.; per 1000, $4 75.
Includcil. 1 BERMCuA BtlTTiiBCUP OXALIS, large. Ml. $1 00 ; 1000. $7 50.
1.II.IUIVI HARKISII, 5.7, per 100, $4 50 ; 7-9. per mu, f 0 00.

AUGUST, French Myacluths, Narcissus, Dallas.

PANDAXC8 UTILIS.

H. H. BERGER & GO.,""'""' ' 47 Barclay St., N.Y.

Uentloa tb* Florlat*' Exchanr* wh«n wriunc.

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PANSY

=NEW CROP.

S. & W. Co/s
Non Plus Ultra.

The richest mixture ever pent out,
and coDtalDlrg the Blotched ana
Giani var'etles In greatest pro-
portion; very effective.

Per packet UKW geeda. 25 cts ;
per H ounce, TScts.; per ounce, $4-50.

?*uperb 3lixtureof tbeOdler, Cassier
and BiiffDol Str»iDS, unaurpaeeed.
Per KXHJ eeeda, 5U eta.; per H ounce, $1.00;
per ounce, f6.00.

TrimRi'deau or Giant Pansies. Beau*
tlful class of viperous, compact growth,
flowers of an enormous size. Per pkt., 25c.;
per J^ ounce, 5u cts.; per cunce, |3.50.

For varir ties In separate colors, alEO quota-
tions on Dutch, Frerch or Bermuda Bulbs,
send for our 1S99 Bulb Catalogue.

g STUMPP & WALTER CO., Seedsmen, 50 Barclay St., N.Y. S

SELECTED STOCK OF

5-7.

Per luo Per lOOo
,..$5.00 $45.(0

. . . 10.00 90.00

LILIUM HARRISII

Also at same ptices and sizes: BERMUDA GROWN LILIUM LONGIFLORUM.
AUGUST ROLKER &. SONS, 52 DEY STREET, - - NEW YORK.

Mention the Florlaf RTohanga wbi«n writing _^_

LILIUM HARRISII 'U'VU""'

7 9, $9.00 per 100; $85 00 per 1000. 9-11, $20.00 per 100.

F^PPOIAC "s inch and up $4.50 per lOOO
rCKbOIMO Mi inch and up 6.00 per 1000

OXALIS BUTTERCUP-

$5..50 per 1000. SIAMMOTH, $7.60 per ICOO.
IMMEDIATE DELIVERY.

^ii^B^ H. A. BUnARD. 42 West 28th Street, MEW YORK.

Mention itie Florlsti' Exchange when wrltlnr^ _^^__

BTILIUM HARRISII

5*7 S43.00 per xooo ; S5>oo per 100. 7-9 $85.00 per 1000 ; S9.00 per 100.
9-11 S170.00 per 1000; $20.00 per 100.

BERMUDA-GROWN LONGIFLORUM

Guaranteed 90 per cent, free from disease. Prices same as Harrisii.
Prices on all otlier bulbs and plants cheerfully given.

F'.'SPSr. O. SOXXlVCXir^, Jersey City, Hff. J.

Mention the Florletg' EicAange when writing.

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ALLEN'S DEFIANCE

MIGNONETTE

2000 SEEDS.

Grown under glass, from special selected spikes, for florists' use.
None genuine unless my signattire is across the face of each packet.

$1.00 per packet.

CHARLES H. ALLEN, Floral Park, N. Y. i

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Mention tb« Flortata' grehajiKe when wrlUns.

PRIMROSES

Heady for 3 inch pots. Well known throughout the U. S. and Canada as the finest
laree flowering fringed varit ties grown. SltlKles, named, $2.50 per 100 ; $20 per 1000.
Doubles, named, $4.iio per 100 : $35.00 per lOCO. Extra plants added to help pay
expressage. PRIMROSE SEED, of best 13 varieties, single and double,
mixed, 4uO seeds. $1.00; half packet, 50cts.

GIANT PANSY SEED.

The best of Mammoth varieties; no finer ever offered ; all the seed plants critically

selected. Packet, 3,500 seeds, $1.00; halt packet, SOcts.

A packet of the beautiful new Forget-Me-Not JEWEL added to every order for seeds.

STRICTLY CASH PRICE.S,

The Home ot
l'rliiiro>e>.

JOHN F. RUPP, SHIREMANSTOWN, PA.

tb* Florlati^ KzebuiK wbm wrttlBC.

August

The F=lorists* Exchhnge.

765

ZINNIAS

ASTER [cosmos PANSY SALVIA |zIn'(

)EedIrade Report

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION

Alexander KnrcKHH, Chicago, III.. Pret-i-
dent; Ai,iie:kt McI'ii.t.ough, Cincinnati. First
Vice-President: F. W. Bolgiano, WasliinK-
ton, Second \"ice-I>reBident; S. F Willakd.
WetlierBfleld. Conn,, Secretary and Treasurer.

Rockford, III.— The Rockford .Seed
C'limpauy lias been iiicorpuriited; capi-
tal stock. .fL'O.OOO. Iiicoriforators,
Cliandler Starr, L. L.Morrison and John
C. Dunn,

Omaha, Neb.— The Emerson-.Stimiuel
htisation, which has been going on for
six years, has liccn closed in favor of Mr.
Emerson, The Bee says that nearly

100,0011 may lie recovered and distrib-
uteiluniong the .Nebraska seed growers.

Clover Seed.— The chances seem to be,
says the Eural New Yorker, that this
.year's clover seed crop will be short.
The second growth of clover has made
but poor growth, and in many i)laces is
heading out when only a few inches high.
The outlook for the seed crop, therefore,
is dubious.

European Notes.

Quite a hot wave has struck our shores
and as drying winds are also prevailing
our fields" are rapidly riiiiiiing for the
harvest. Spinach is dryiiiK- off before it
is fully developed in some cmkcs, and the
immense surplus which at one time
seemed probable is rapidly disappearing.
As this year's crop has practically to
serve for two seasons it is hardly likely
that prices will sink to the ruinous level
of 1.S9.3. It is reported that the dry
weather is also injuriously affecting the
clover plant; if this continues- holders
will be rewardeil for the risks they have

ruu, EUIiOTEAN .SHEUS,

VAUTIER'S

MAMMOTH PANSY.

New crop Bee'l n<pw ready. Thia is the

largest and flneHt I'ansy ever offered. We

have teBtinn.inials from floriHts from all parts

of the U. 8. praising itn size and merits.

Trade packet, .fl 00 ; oz., :?4-.0O.

H. G. F&UST i CO., ^Ico^rHx'l: PHIU., PA.

Mention the F^orlstB* KTchang^ when wrltlpg.

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Established 1876.

IWOORPOKATBD 1890.

PLANT SEED CO.

Wholesale Merchants.

Mention the Florist a' Exchange when writing

xxxpANSY SEEDxxx

If you want the tlnest larsre and fragrant
pHDsy flowers try Woodbury'e noted seeds.
Seven pkts. (?OUseedef) fine aHHorted, 50c.

Finest German and (iiant tj(jwer8, French
strain, blended or either separate, 2U00 seeds,
50c.; >4oz.. $1.00; oz., $4.00. Liat f ree.

DAVID B. WOODBURY, Pansy Specialist,

SOUTH PAKI>S, MAINE.

CALIFORNIA-GROWN

Bend for our Special Trade List.

CALIFORNIA NURSERY COMPANY,

NILES, CALIFORNIA.

Mention the FInr1f>t>' ETrhang*> when writing

5 SURE CROP MUSHROOM SPAWN ■

t»M per 100 Ills,
Pamphlet i7om to Grow Mitshroonvi, 10c,

CUCUMBER AND TURNIP SEEDS

^PE'IAL PEICE8 TO DKALKR8,

WEEBER & DON. Seed Mcrclmntu & Growers,
114 CliambiTB St,, NEW YOliK,

COXSEEDCO.

Wholesale Seedsmen

34 Gansevoort St., 411, 413, 415, Sansome St.,

NEW YORK. SAN FR&NGISCO.

Mention the Florlsti' BxchanKe wh«n wrltlns.

MentloD the Floiiiu' E^zcb&DKe when wrtuns.

SPECIAL SEEDS S

For (he FLORIST and QARDENER. £

Sand lor Wholesale Catalogue. . . ■

JOHNSON & STOKES, m

217-219 Market St., Philadelphia, ■

■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■HaiKaaiH

MfrHl'T tht- KlitrlBta' Bicbange when wrulnt*

RAWSON'S

"Arlington Tested Seeds"

Are now well known to some FLORISTS, we
want them known to all FLORISTS. SpeciaJ
price list sent on applioation.

W. W. RAWSON &, CO.

13 and 13 F.in.ti(l Hall Kq. BCiTON. MASS

Mention the FlorlatB' Exchange when writing-

BULBS <u>D PLANTS

FOR GREENHOUSE AND GARDEN.

Fall and Spring Delivery.

C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer,

85 Dey Street, New York.
Mention the Florists* Exctiange when wrltlns,

RARE COLLECTED SEEDS

OF AMERICAN

Woody and Herbaceous Plants.

Ask for list and Discounts,
PINEHURST NURSERIES,

OITJ KATZENSTEIN, Mgr. PINEHURST, N. C.

Mention the Flortsts' Exchange when wrltlns

Best and Earliest

for forcing. Write for price to

MRS. 1. W. KERSEY, Haywards, California.

DafTodll Gardens, Alameda Co.

Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing.

Mention the Florists' E^rohange when writing.

PANSIES WORTH RAISING

EXCELLENT SEED j J"^^"*2^^Jq' **"**

CASH WITH ORDER,

G. SOLTtU S CO., Jersey City, N. J.

199 GKANT AVENUE.
Mention the Florlata' Bxctaangre when wrltlns

SEED

PANSIES

SEED

Roeiner's Superb Prize Pausies, Improved
strain, new crop, ready now. My own growing.

This mixture Is saved from the very flnest Belected
plants of all leading novf-Itlea; without doubt the flnest
Btraln In the market lo-day. Mixed, per pkt. of S-XXi
Beeds. $1,00: M oz-, |l,50; H oz. I>2.15; 1 oz., $5.00;
white, yellow. Slack and vlolet-lilue, in separate colors,
same price. CASH WITH OKDEK.

PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa.

Grower of extra fine Pausies*
Plants ready Sept* 15cb.

Mention the Florista' Exchanse when writing.

ROSES CHEAP

StroiiK hrnltiiy plants out of 3 Inch and 4 incli pots, nt S5.U0 per 100:

Brtde, BKinEsMAin
Celine Forestikr
Climbing La Fbanck
Clotbilde Sodpert
DucH. DK Brabant

Etoile dk Lyon
Hkrmo.sa
La France
La Marque
Little Wbite Pet

Mme. Camille
Mmk. C. Testoot
Maman Cocuet
Meteor
Merville Graiiau

Marie Guillot

Paqhkkette

Pink Soupebt

SoDV. DE Jean Chabaud

Yellow Soupert

Strong healthy plants from 4 inch pots* nt S8.00 per lOOi

Climbing Kaisebin Aug. Victoria Ferdinand Betal Mareciial Niel Souv. du Pbes. Cabnot

THE ELIZABETH NURSERY COMPANY. Elizabeth. N.J.

CINERARIA [cyclamen I PRIMULA || PANSY

LargefloweredEnglieb; Large fl. SptendeDs. Kolker's Best, Roiker's Giant.

i, oz„ $3,5'l. Pure white, lOO 8,, T.'ic, ■•4oz„$3,50; Ai oz, 81,25; ti,CO oz,; % oz., 90 ots.

Trade pkt., 5(]c. Hose, Red, etc., 1008. 65c, Trade Pkt., z.lc. Trade Pkt., 25c.

AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, 52 Dey St., New Vork.

W»ntlon the Piorla'v" Exchanee when wrtilnR

«€€€€€€€€««€€««««€«€$ Ssc

I ..c.Buibs, Plants

t OF ALL KINDS.

^ HULSEBOSCH BROS.,

ENGLEWOOD, N. J.

Mention the FlorlBte' Kjifhange when writing.

MICHEL PLANT -
-^-^ BULB CO.

ST. LOUIS, MO.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

FRESH SEEDS, 1899 CROP

Crypioiiieriii Jnponicn, Japan araucarla, trade

pkt ;;5 cts ; 10. 0 Bfi'ds, JL'.UO.
EleBniis, trade pkt , liScts.; 1000 seeds. $2.00.
Calceolaria llybrlila <<!rnn<liflorn, Beaary'e

Prize Strain, trade pKt., 25 cts.; 1 00(1 seeds, 75 cts.
Cineraria Ilybrlda (■rnndillora. Beciary's

Prize Strain, trade pkt . ;,!5 CIS ; looo b eds.lScts.
Primula ('hinensis Finib. C^ieanipn, Becary's

Prize Strain, trade pkt., 1:5 cts.; \\M\ seeds, $1.50.
Pansy, Benary-'a Non Plus Ultra, trade pkt., 2^ct9.;

uz., $1.00. Cash witu Ordkf..

SHELLROAD GREENHOUSE & SEED CO.. Grange. Md.
Mention the Florista' Exchange when wrttlng-

I^AIVIOX/ tilANT TRIMAKI>EAU

r^*l 1^ ^% Y mixed, crop of 'y9. lb., $2O.0u;
■ « «■ w^^ ■ oz.. $1.75; trade packet. 10 ct8.
Giant Itlme. Perret, the flnest pansy In cultiva-
tion, oz.. $4 00 ; trade pkt., ^c. Don't be deceived this
year, don't pay twice as much for American seed grown
in large cities. From the Excuange, July2'J: "We
are In receipt of some sainple paney flowers grown by
BeauUeu, Woodbaven, N. Y., tbe blooms were of good
size for the aeason, the markings being beautifully
clear and well deflned and einiiraclnc a wide range of
coloring. Among tluMn wae a pure white variety with
yellow eye." The while one Ih Mile Cecilc Davy.
BEAriiIEU,WalkerAv.,VVoodhaveu.N.Y.
Mention the FlorlBts' Exchange when writing.

LARGE
FLOWERING

PflHSIES

BRILLIANT
COLORS

THE JENNINGS STRAIN.

Is considered by many Florists as the leading
American strain to date. Stock was never
finer, the season beinK favorable for the finest
crop of seed ever raised.

Finest mixed in great variety of colors.
Pkt., $l.flU; 14 ounce, $300; 1 ounce, $5 00.
Finest White, Blue, Black and Yellow, in
separate colors, 50 cts. per pkt. Postpaid by
mail. Cath with order.

E. B. JENNlNB8,nU" Soflthport, Godi

Grower of Toe Finest Pansies.
Mention the FlorlBts' Exchange when writing.

BOBBW & PUS.

Dutch Bulbs

French Bulbs

Japan Bulbs

Boskoop Nursery Stock . . .
French Seedling Nursery Stock

Write U8 for prices.

RUTHERFORD, N.J.

Mention the znorl.ta' Exchange when writing.

Orders booked now for Spring delivery.
These are not bought in open market
in Yokohama, but are collected under
our own .supervision and are of the
first quality. Prices on application.

SUZUKI & IIDA,

I I Broadway, NEW YORK.
MAIN OFFICE, 3 Nakamura, YOKOHAMA. JAPAN.

Mention the Flnrlatfl' Eiphange when writing.

ALM

(Sle^ez/c

FRESH
ON HAND

— 100 1000' 3000

.pnrauiii. JSprenaerii J1,P0 16,00 $15,00

oryphn Alislralis 75 5.00 13.50

IMiauix CanRriiMmis.,, ,50 3.5(1 12.00

Reclinnta 75 500 13.50

Areca Lutescens 75 5.00 13.50

Latania Borboincn 50 2,50 6,00

CbaniferopH HaniiliH Kobattta, ,50 4,00
LivistonaRoIundifolia 2,25 20.00

J. L. SCHILLER, 404 E. 34th St. New York.

Mention the Florists' Bxchanffe when wrltlns.

ies

MARKET AND FANCY STRAINS.
New Crop Seed Ready Now.

The leading varieties to date, when
richness of colors and large size are
required. As growers, and knowing
every strain of note in cultivation, we
can simply recommend our PANSIES as
un equaled.

Trade Packages of either Ptraln at
ONE DOLLAR EACH. Full directions
how to sow and grow pansies with every
package.

DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, Needham, Mass

Mention the Flortsts' Exchange when wrltlnif.

766

The F^i-Orists* ExcHHNCe.

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Rate. 10 cents per line (8 words), eacb insertion.
Cash with order. This rate applies only to sltuaUon
wanted adverclsementa and when set solid, without
display. Display advertisements 11.00 per Inctl. When
letters are to be addressed In our care add 10 eta. to
cover expense of forwarding.

FIRST-CLASS maker-up aofi decorator wishes
situation. B. Hugo. 209 W. 25th Street, New
York.

SITU ATIONwiiu ted, by experienced florist, sinele,
29, 16 years worklna: in florist business, Hood
references. Address R. T., cure of Mr. McCoy,
Murray St.. Eliuvbeth, N. J.

SITUATION wanted, young man. ID, us apprentice.
to cruw carnations, rosea. Tiolets : near Boston
preferred; best of references. Joseph O.Ander-
son. 161 Westville, Dorchester. Mass.

CITUATION wanlt'd. gardener and florist, age 29,
•^ experiencp oriviite and commercial; steady, re-
liable; can make up desiens and decorate; good
reference-*. Robert Main. 62 North Street, Glovers-
vllle. N. Y. _^^_

CITUATION wanted, by two experienced rose
*^ growers; one as working foreoran, 20 years' ex-
perience; other assistant. 8 years' experience;
both have worked in some of the large»t com-
mercial pla'^es in this country; best of reference.
B. R., care Florists' Bxchinge.

BERMUDA.

An experienced florist, with some knowledge of the
seed trade, about locating In Bermuda, would be glad
to execute commissions for a reliable house. Address
B. O.. care Florists' Exchange.

ANY SBEDHOITSE

having vacancy for traveler, head counter-
man or other capacity Tvhere thorough
experience in every branch of the trade is
required, can liear of a suitable party with
satisfactory references as to character and
ability by addressing J. B. K., care of
J. M. Thorburn & Co., 36 Cortlandt Street,
New York.

SITUATION ^KV ANTED

As foreman, about September 1st, com-
mercial place, experienced rose grower,
especially of Am. Beauty, 16 years' ex-
perience, married, references.

B. S., care Florists' Exchange.

EXPERIENCED,

Reliable rose grower, is seeking a change
to take charge of greenhouses from Sep-
tember l8t to October 1st, 15 years' ex-
perience, references.

B. X., care Florists' Exchange.

WANTED SEED AGENCY.

A gentleman located in Havana would like
to §ecure tbe agency of some reliable vegeta-
ble and dower eeed house. Highest American
references furnished.

p. o. Box., 46, Havana, Cuba.

HELP WINTED

Bate SI per Inch. No adv. less than 50o.

-WANTED.

Immediately, single man.Gernian preferred, acquainted

In nursery business ; f 25 per month with board. Address

V. A. VANICEK WHIRSEMES,

Ne'wport, R. I.

-WANTED.

Middle aged single man. German preferred; one
who knows how to )?row vegetables and can care for
horse. A steady place, good home, with room and
board. B, 1„ care Florists' Exchange.

-WANTED.

Rose grower, must be a good capable man
with good reference from last place.

M. J. BARRY, Saugerties, N. T.

SEEDSMAN ^VANTEO.

Good salary and steady position for a man
(German preferred) who understands the busi-
ness and has a connection among the market
gardening trade around New York City.
Apply by letter.

MARKET GARDEXHR,

Care Florists* Hxcfaansre.

Mtsution tiie Florist*' Eicliange when writing.

HELP WINTED.

WANTED.

Good all around man on commercial place to prop-
asate roaee, uenerai greenhouse stock and to take
care of the hoaaee. Must be sober, reliable and
willing to do general work about the place. Steady
place for the right man: state wagesand reference.
J. E. JACKSON. CJninesville, Cia.

^VANTED.

Office man, thoroughly posted in the plant
and seed business. Must have tbe best recom-
mendations.

HENRY A. DREER,
Lock Box 1618, Philadelphia, Pa.

MISGELLiNEDUS WINTS.

Rate !9>1 per inch. No adv. less than 50c.

W^ ANTED.

Carnation plants for cash. Tidal Wave, Scott,
McGowan, Daybreak, Must be flrst-class.

H. J. CORFIELD, Westfleld, N. J.

SEEDSMAN'S DRAWERS

and FIXTURES "WANTED.

Wanted, a full set of fixtures, drawers, coun-
ters, bins, etc., suitable for a seed store.
Give full description and price to

SEEDSMAN,

Care Florists' Exctaanse.

BUSINESS OPPORTUmTIES.

Bate SI per Inclu No adv. less than 60o,

FOR RENT OR SALE.

Greenhouses, situated in Landsdowne, Pa., a
beautiful suburb of Philadelphia, Home mar-
ket, a rare opportunity, cheap. Apply. E. B.
LEWIS, Landsdowne, Pa., or Jno. J. Gib-
bons, 3300 South Street, PhUadelphia.

TO RENT.

Three greenhouses 20x140 feet each, hot water heat-
ing; within 14 miles of Nciv York. A flrst-claaa retail
business. Addrees

B. L., care Florists' Exchange.

FOR RENT.

Eleven greenhouses, comprising 16,000 ft. of
glass* without stock, suitable for roses, carna-
tiODs, etc. For particulars, address

DANIEL LYNCH, Nyack, N. Y.

FOR SALE.

The Rood win and fixtures of retail flower store,
situated at 15th and Spruce Sts., Philadelphia, Pa„
has been open unly one reason and did good cm
flower and plant business.casb receipts reaching $600
per month : the store Is in an aristocratic locality,
excellent oppt.irtunlty for a youn« man. as Rood
trade can be worked up ; rent paid up to October;
insurance paid to May 1900; fixtures alt first-class.
Apply to

S. S. PENNOCK, Wholesale Florist,
1612-16 LndlowSt., PHILADELPHIA.

FOR SAI.E.

AT A BIG BARGAIN. My entire stock
of Palms, Ferns and Decorative Plants,
with a weil established wholesale business.

New wholesale list ready. Send for it.

For further information and special low
prices oa large orders, address

fV. J. HBS8HR,

Plattsmontli, Bieli.

CHANGE OF A LIFETIME.

Six greenhouses, 20x90 ft., potting shed,
boiler houses, etc., complete; all stocked and
doing a fine busineBs, for sale, together with
store fixtures, etc. This is a rare chance and a
money-maker— pots, tools, plants, etc., com-
plete—and just built two years. Those mean-
ing business address

B, I»., care Florists' Exchange.

MISCELllNEOUS.

Bate $11 per incli. No adv. less than 50c.

SHIPPING AND

MARKETING TAG

Preserve your identity on the stock you send
into market by the use of our water-proof
Shipping and Marketing Tag. Prices and
samples on application to

THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE,

p. O. Box 1697, New York

Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

New York.

The Market.

The flower market is quiet and
firm, or to be more correct business is
quiet and the dealers are firm — firm in
their efforts to get rid of the thousands
of asters that are coming in, without
actually giving them away, and to close
promptly at 4 P. M. each day. This
early closing is proving a great boon to
those who have that happy faculty of
interspersing pleasure with business dur-
ing the warm mouths, and whatever
form the recreation takes, whether
watching a ball game, knocking down
ten pins ortakiugphotographs,the early
closing has made It possible to devote
more time to the hobbies without suffer-
ing any loss of business. We are in the
midst of the dull season, but on some
days certain lines will get scarce and
create quite a ripple. Last Saturday, for
instance, there was a run on carnations
and they jumped to .fl.25 per 100; since
then good Scott have brought a dollar
easily. Good roses are not very plenti-
ful, and the best grades are bringing $i
per 100 with short-stemmed stock as
low as 5'Oc. per 100. Few long-stemmed
Beauty are coming in, but shorter sizes
are becoming more numerous. Meteor
of fair quaUty bring $4 per 100 and the
demand about equals the supply. Dahl-
ias and cut sprays of Hydrangea p. g.
have begun to arrive in Hmited quanti-
ties. Asters are a complete glut and the
price has fallen to almost nothing. They
are only small as yet, and after the
choicest purple and white flowers have
been taken the balance is let go at any
figure. Gladiolns has not gone so well
this week ; especially has this been noticed
among the bright'er colored varieties.
Of all the flowers coming to the city at
present there are none more beautiful
than the clusters of Cattleya Harrisonia;
violacea, which W. S. Allen is handling.

Valley stays at $3 for the best, and $2
for ordinary. Asparagus is in oversup-
ply,both in strings and bunches. Smilax
remains the same as last week— 18 to .^10
per 100 strings.

."imong the retailers everything is
rather quiet, though by comparison
with other j-ears the month of July
shows up favorably and a greater vol-
ume of business has been done.

Funeral work called for some large de-
signs and the going abroad of several
prominent society people gave a little
impetus to the steamer trade.
Jottings.

Papa Zeller has gone on a vacation
to Connecticut.

.J. A. Penman is on the road selling the
Encyclopjpdia of Horticulture.

John Krai, assistant salesman for
Moore and Heintz, is away on a two
weeks' vacation.

W. S. Allen has just got back from the
coast of Maine where he has been rusti-
cating ten days.

Cornelius S. Loder, Secretar.v of the
National Florists' Board of Trade wiU be
present at the convention.

The new telegraph code is filling a
long-felt want, and to the retail trade
especially will it be beneficial,

H, Corfield has started in business for
himself in Westfleld, N, J., as general
florist and landscape gardener.

A\ex Guttman.of 27th street, was mar-
ried Wednesday, of last week, to Miss
Rose Smith, The newly wedded pair are
spending theirhoneymoon in the Catskill
mountains,

M, A, Hart has had the interior of his
store repapered and painted. The side
walls resemble a bank of moss roses and
the owner takes a just pride in its neat
appearance.

JilSCLLMIElSZI

FOR SALE.

Some extra good 3 Inch second-hand hot water pipe,
at 5 c 8. per foot. Also some 4 Inch. Secure It while
It lasts.

W. H. SALTER, Kocfaester, N. Y.

FOR SAI<E

Boiler, Pipe and Valves; 20 H. P. upright
tubular boiler in fair condition. $40.00. F.O.B.;
500 feet IJ-i inch pipe,7ct8. per foot; 15 1^4 inch
gate valves, $1.50 each. Silver Lake Green-
houses, Silver Lake P. O.. Mast*.

FOR SALF.

Two Exeter Boilers, 23 sections each ; also a
No. 8 Furman Boiler, first-class condition.
Cheap.

E. J. VAN REVPER,

Belleville, l<{. J.

Mention the Florlsu' Exchange when wrltlns.

Miss Leonhardt, sister of Mrs. W.
Prosser, was married on Tuesday to
Thomas Hael. The ceremony took place
in the Jay Street Cathedral. Brooklyn,
N. Y., after which a sumptuous repast
was provided at the residence of Mr.
Prosser.

Visitors; .Samuel S. Pennock and Bro.,
Philadelphia, Pa., were in the city this
week. Howard M, Earl and Walter Mott
of the same city were also visitors.

The meeting of the committee on
S, A. F. matters, Monda.y, was slimly .at-
tended. Several of the sub-committees
made reports of work carried out with
satisfactory results. In addition to an
invitation from thecity, the Club's action
has been formally endorsed by all the
local societies. John N.May.P, O'Mara,
J. G. Esler and James Uean were ap-
pointed a committee of delegates to ten-
der the Club's invitation at Detroit.

So far it is impossible to tell how many
w-ill go to the convention from this city.
Enthusiasm in the matter is not particu-
larly rife in some quarters, while several
are undecided.

Cincinnati.

Trade Items.

.Seasonable showers have helped
the carnation plants greatly and it now
looks as though this territory would be
su])plied with some fine stock to start
the season's business with.

At the present writing little can be saidr
for stock or business. Roses are very
small and poor, the same may be said of
carnations. Asters are coming in now,
and will help out somewhat. Gladioli
are about done here, and have gone a-
begging so far as price is concerned, Ic.
to 2c. being the hmit.

Jottings.

Rudolph Lodder, of Hamilton, O.,
was married Wednesday morning to a
Cincinnati lady, leaving the same day for
a wedding trip to Washington, Philadel-
phia and New York, returning by way
of Rochester. Niagara Falls and Buffalo.
The many friends of this young couple
join in congratulations.

C. J.Ohmer is spending his vacation at
Dayton, O,, having made the trip on hi&
wheel, .53 miles in six liours,

t'ur visitors during the week were:
Mrs. Norval Kiger, Marietta, O,, E. M.
Hyatt, with Stuart & Haugh, Ander-
son, Ind,, and John Lodder, Hamilton, O.

The next regular meeting of the Cincin-
nati Florists' Society will occur, August
10. at the residence of President Wm.
Murphy. Wagons will meet members at
the end of Elberon avenue car line at 1
P. M. sharp. All are invited.

E. G. GiLLETT.

Providence.

Were it not for the fact that an occa-
sional order for funeral work comes in,
the florists would have but little to do.
The warm weather has driven many to
the watering places with the natural re-
sult that there has been a decided falling
off in the sales of the local dealers. Asters
are coming in more plentiful, the white
varieties constituting the principal flower
used in design work. They average
about $1 a lOO. There are but few car-
nations and those few are very inferior
in quality. The best carnations and
roses are being sent in from the houses ol
S. J. Renter, of Westerly.

Calls at several of the greenhouses
show unusual activity in rebuilding,
erecting new houses, large and small;
painting, etc., and all " kicking " at the
high cost of glass and other building
material. At the Rhode Island green-
houses, Alex Miller, manager, everything
was found in its usual good order. There
are several houses planted with carna-
tions and the plants are looking fine.
Mr. Miller was the first in this section to
adopt the method of growing carnations
under glass in Summer. He considers it
a great improvement over the older cus-
tom of first growing them outdoors.

Jottiugs.

P. K. .Sweeney sailed for Ireland
this week on a business trip.

D. W. McCoid is taking a week's vaca-'
tion.

We are glad to say Thomas .1. Johns-
ton has recovered from a severe attack
of rheumatism, which incapacitated him
from bu.siness for several days.

M. J. Leach and wife have gone on
two or three weeks' tour through Vir-
ginia and will visit Washington, Balti-
more and Philadelphia on their wa"
home.

The house of Walter S. Hogg wai
entered one day last week while it w
unoccupied and a sum of money stolen.

Walter Mott paid us a short vLsit thir
week. A. M,

The Florists' Exchange.

767

WILL BE PLEASED TO
MEET YOU AT THE....

S. A. R CONVENTION

CORNELIUS S. LODER,

Secretary National Florists' Board of Trade,
NEW YORK.

T.

Delays to Importations of Nursery
Stoik at New Vork. — As a result of au
investigation by tlie Treasury Depart-
ment into tlK^ grountis of complaint re-
garding delays of nursery stock at the
port ul' New York, Assistant Secretary
SpiHilding lias sent the following letter
to the Cnlk'ctor of Customs:

'■ The conunission finds that there is no
instance in which tliere appears to have
been undue delay in passing nursery
stock as far as the Appraiser's force is
concerned; that occasionally some days
elapsed after entry before delivery of the
packages at the Public Stores, but the
reappraisement proceedings, in addition
to lapse of time through other and rea-
sonable causes, afford expl.-tnatinn of the
delays, out of which have grown com-
plaints tliat there were a number of ad-
vances on appraisements last season,
and that in a considerable number of in-
stances excess tiuantities were reported,
but the net result to the Government
does not seem to be a sufficient offset to
the annoyance to importers and for the
damage caused by delays.

"The Department has informed the
Appraiser that merchandise of the kind
in question should be promptly appraised
at the actual market value, as defined by
Section I'J of the Customs Administra-
tive act; that but one package out of
each invoice should be required to be sent
to the Public Stores for examination and
appraisement, unless it should be found
necessary in any ijarticular-.ease to call
for additional packages to form a proper
basis to determine tlie character, (pian-
tity and value of the iMitbi' inipurtatiun,
and that the packages containing slirubs,
trees and simiUir nursery stock, which
may be properly examined on the docks,
should not be sent to the Public Stores
for examination.

"You will therefore hereafter order one
package only out of each invoice for ex-
amination, and, in cases where it may be
practicable, order wharf examination of
shrubs, trees and similar nursery stock."

Berberis Thunbergii Hedge. — Where
a low hedge is desired, nothing excels the
.Japanese Ijerberry, Thunbergii. It is
naturallj- of dwarf habit, lience needs but
little trimming, and is easily kept about
two or three feet in height. Its abun-
dant tiny green leaves are pretty
throughout the Summer, and take on
added beauty in bright Autumn tints.
There are also tlie bright red berries,
which are in themselves ornamental.
Unfortunately, like most hedge plants in
general use, it stands neither excessive
dryness nor great shade very well. The
common green, broad-leaved berberry,
Berberis vulgaris, and its purple variety
are also used for hedging. A combina-
tion that does not strike me favorably is
a double row hedge, the inner being of
the green berberry and the outer purple.
The latter grows less vigorously than
the other, making a one-sided affair.
Such a hedge was seen on a place of great
preteusion.

The Blackberry Liily.— The black-
berry lily, belamcanda or pardanthus, is
one of those unfortunates brought into
confusion of its names, both common and
Ijotanical. In the first place, it is not a
lily, more nearly an iris. The growth
much resembles an iris, though it has
plainly a single stem above the ground
from which the leaves spring, instead of
ilirectl.v from the ground, as with the
true iris. I!nt from its resemblance it is
most excellent to combine with iris in a
single bed. It attains a height of three
and a half or four feet. The name "black-
berry lily " has been given it because of
the resemblance of the Httle bunches of
black seeds to a blackberry. The flower
is quite pretty; of an orange-red color,
spotted brown, and about two Inches in
diameter. One is inclined to think it an
insignificant plant; yet it is really u.seful
and attractive.

Azalea aniu^na. — Among hai'dy aza-
leas, the Ghent and mollis have perhaps
gained the greatest popularity, and, for

the latter especially, it is largely deserv-
ing. But unfortunately in pushing them
to the front, the aniiena has been some-
what neglected. Personally, I would
rather have one specimen of this species
than six of any other. The peculiar color
of the flowers is the chief point of excel-
lence, though there are others nearly as
good. This color can be most clearly de-
scribed as claret. The flowers appear
moderately early in Spring, are small,
but very abundantly produced. Its
growth and habit are neat, dwarf and
compact, excepting an occasional strong
shoot may dart out from the otherwise
symmetrical specimen. Its approximate
height is three feet, but only attained
after a good age. The foliage is small,
neat and evergreen.

S. MendeIjSo.n Meehan.

New W^hite Blackberry, Iceberg. —
Thinking that you perhaps will be inter-
ested in seeing some fruit of the new white
blackberry Iceberg, originated by Luther
Burbank, at Santa Kosa, Cal., we send
you by express two quart boxes of same.
The fruit was a little over-ripe at the
time of packing, but we trust it may
reach you in good condition and we shall
be glad to know how the variety im-
presses you. A point in which the berry
has exceeded our utmost expectations is
its hardiness. The past Winter here was
exceedingly severe, the thermometer
going 18 to 20 degrees below zero, this
intense cold weather continuing for sev-
eral days at a time. In spite of this our
plants of the Iceberg, although they had
made very strong, rapid growth the pre-
vious Summer and liad many long, slen-
der canes, six feet or more in height, were
not frozen back more than two or three
inches at the very tifis. They are now
simply loaded with fruit, proving the
varii'ty to be an exceptionally large,
heavy cropper. It seems to us that this
very handsome and delicious variety
should at once take from rank as a
dessert fruit and we are entirely confident
that it will at once attain the utmost
popularity.

Jackson & Perkins, Co.

[The berries reached us safely, but were
perhaps too ripe to demonstrate their
natural flavor when at their best. The
taste to us was somewhat vapid. Some
of the fruit was of fair size. — Ed].

The American Carnation Society.

In order not to conflict in any manner
with the work of the S. A. F., the time
of meeting for this Society will be an-
nounced from the platform on Tuesday
morning.

W. P. Ckaig, President.
Albebt M. Herb, Secretary.

CABBAGE, CELERY

and TOMATO I»I,AKJTS.

Field-grown, IScts. per 100; $1.00 per 10(0.
If by mail add lOcts. per ICO.

CHRYSANTHEMUMSJ^rpVt^^j/-

CASH WITH ORDER.

R. VINCENT JR. & SON, White Marsh, Md.

Ifeotlon tlie Floiiets' Exchanc« when writing

P. OUWERKERK

1123 Summit Ave., Jersey City, N. J.

Just received from our Holland Nurseries

RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS,

SPIRAEA JAPONICA, LILIUM SPECIOSUM

PJEONIES, BLEEDING HEART

POT GROWN LILACS, HYDRANGEA IN SORTS.

CLERIATIS and H. P. ROSES, in the best surtB.

PRICES MODERATE.
Mention th9 FlorUU' BxckAnffe wh«n wrltlac.

AZALEA AMENA

One of the best dwarf, hardy,
early flowering shrubs. Excellent
forcinfr pl«nt. Well rooted plants,
ready for 3 in. pots, $6.00 per 100;
950.00 per 1000.

SAMUEL C. MOON, Morrisviile, "^'t: Pa.

Mention the FlorlBtH' Exchange when writing.

VEGETABLE PLANTS

r.FI FRY Plants, bartre transplanted plants,
"^'-^"' $3.00 per lOOU.

PARRARF Plants. Flat Dutch. Drumhead
unDDMUC Savoy, Ked Dutch, 8^c. per 1000.

CAULIFLOWER ^^°ll'IS%l, iom""""'
J. C. SCHMIDT, • Bristol, Pa.

Mention the norlBta' Exchange when writlpg

EVERGREEN!

An Iltlltf E;^SE stock of both large

and small sized Hverj^reeu Xrees* in
great variety. Also Evergreen Slirubs.

CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED.

THE W. H. MOON CO. Morrisviile, Pa.

Mention the Florlstfi' Exchange when writing.

m. OLD CU! Um. ».

5,000 Berberis Vulgaris

4,000 Berberis Vulgaris Purpurea

10,000 Berberis Thunbergii

Prices and sizes on upplicatioQ.

T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass.

Mgntiop the Florlata' Exchapge when writing.

PE4CH AND PLUM TREES DELrER^*,^

Rellaljle and clean stuck at luw wholCBale rates. All
deelrable leading varieties uf I'EACIIES, old and
new. In fruiting orchards. Have the new Triumph,
GreenMborot and Sneed fruiting. Buda can be
supplied in season at low rates.

Very large stock of FUJHI TREES, all on plum
roots, one and two years. Buds can be supplied of
these also, either from nurseries or orchard trees. Have
all the leading Japanese varieties. Abundance, Bur-
bank, Chabot, Satsuma Wlllard and otliers ; also the
new Red June and Wickson In good supply.

Usual supply also of AHpnrnsuH Room to offer.

ALEX. PULLEN.Miiiord Nurseries. Mllford, DbI.

Mention the Plorlsta' Exchange when writing.

flZILEJTii

We have to offer, for Fall delivery, in
the best leading varieties, purchaaer'a
selection, inbubhy plants on short stems
andexceedingly well budded

Plants from 8 lo 10 Inch dlam. of crown, |15.00 per 100
1(. to 12 " ■* 18.00 "

" 12 to 14 " '* 24.00 "

" 14 to 16 " " 33.00 "

I further strongly recommend my Half
Specimen and Specimen Plants:

18 to 20 Inch crown, JtO 00
20 to 22 *' 80.00

22 to 24 " 110.00

too

24 to 2fi Inch crown, $190.) n
26 to 28 " 2';5.00

2a to 30 " 3:^5.00

Examine my prices and order at once.
Terms, 4 months. Cases and Pack-
Ing are charged at cost prices. All
goods travel at purchasers risk and
expense. Special prices for large quan-
titits on application. Apply to

O. VANDEN PLAS,
LOOCHRISTI-NEiR-GHENT, BELGIUM.

WlioleRoIo tront-r of AziiIi-iih Iiidlca iind MoIHk,
Khododeiidronn, Aritucurlu Exeelsu, Pulnin, et<-.

Mention tb» Floriita' Bichange wh»B writing.

F. & F. NURSERIES

Wholennle
Gron'era.

TREES AND PLANTS in full assortment.

Mention the Flortats' Exchange when writing.

SPRINGFIELB,
NEW JERSEY.

Trade Catalogue
Free.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio,

Desire to call the attention of FloristB and Nurserymen to their 40 acres of

HARDV ROSES, thoironmpletp assortment of FRVITand ORBiARIEMTAL,

XREES and SHRVRS, and their 44 Greeuhousps of ROSES.

PALMS, EICVS, FERNS, ETC.

Correspodence and personal inepectiOQ solicited. Trade List and Catalogues free.

Mention the Florlata' ETchange wh«n writing.

POT
GRO^WN

STRAWBERRIES^

We shall have our usual supply of fine planta ready about July 15th. Catalogue containing
correct deacrlptlons of the best varletlee with cultural directions mailed on request.

i

ELLWANGER& BARR/, Mount Hope Nurseries, ROCHESTER, N.Y. 59th Year. *|

Mention the Flortotj' gxehange when writing.

AUCTIOH SALE

AUGUST
30th

OF

60,000 DECIDUOUS TREES.
^^ 75,000 EVERGREEN TREES.

Also SHRUBBERY and VINES.

This is a clearing ou^ sa.;" o. rtr.e y.-uag vigorous stock; nothing reserved.
Ground must be cleared regaraiess price.

LIST AND CONDITIONS READY AUGUST 7th.

Ce RIBSAM & SON, Trenton, New Jersey.

Uentlon the Florlats' Exchange when writing.

768

Thb Plorists' Exchange.

CHEAP FOR CASH

ALL IN FINE CONDITION. Per 100

PTBRIS TREMCLA, 814 inch pots $3.00

PTERIS SERRULATA. 214 inch pots... 3 00
CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS. 2'<in... 3.0O
DRAC^NA INUIVISA, 3 inch puts.... 3 00

WM. SCHLATTER & SON,

437 Bay Street, SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
M^nttAn fh^ F1ori»tff' TCxfhangA ^gh^n ^TltlnK

LACE FERN!

(Polystlcliutu "WoIIastonl.)
NOT NEW, BUT EXTRA GOOD.

No Other fern la on market that is more useful and
handsome for 'inest design work, center pieces, baskets,
etc. The leading florists of Philadelphia and New York
paid for fronds from 12 to 30 Inches long, 50c. to Jl.OO
per dozen.

Beet keeper, as it stays 10 or more days freeh In water.
Easy to propagate, easy to raUe, In 40 to 50 degrees,
without trouble. Pays well if planted between smllax
as finest cut green. One-yonr-old pInuiH, $10 t
Halt-year. Sti.OUi SmontliH. !^4.UU a 100.
A sample hox, by mall, containing 10 plants in above
sizes. $1.00. Cultural directions, from five years'
experience, given on application.

CASH WITH OBDSn, PLEASE.

ALBERT KNtPPER, Frankford, Phila., Pa.

CLEMATISX.

Mention the Flnrlata' Exchange when wtIIIbk.

SnB'S OFFEB

In the Florists' Exchange of June
24, page 649, is still good until
stock is exhausted.

Remeniher the Kern

Nepliroiepls WasliiiiytoQieiisis

Over 3000 Planls Lcl'l.

Make Checlis, Money Orders, etc., payable to
FRANZ BOUFFIER, Manager.

N. STUDER, Anacostia, D. C.

JJentlnn the Florlatj' Exchange 'when wrltlnR.

Boston Ferns

N. Cxaltata Boi^toiilensls. small
plants, $5 00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000; not less
than 3.50 at luOJ rate. Larger plants, $6,00 to
$12.00 per 100.

ALSO A FINE LOT OF

Kentias, Belmoreana and Forsteriana, 6-in.

puts, from $1.00 to $1.50 each; 7-in. pots, $1.50

to $2.50 each; larfrer plants, $3.00 to $10.00 ea.
Areca Lutesceiis, 50o. to $3.00 each.
L.atanla8. irom $4 .00 per doz. . to $3,00 each.
Araucarlas. larue plants, $1.00 to $150 ea.
Asparagus PIuiuosus,$l.oo to $1.50 doz.
Asparagus Sprens;eri, 3H in. puts,

$1.50 per doz.
Asparajfus Tenulssimus, 2!^ in. pots,

75c. per doz.; 3)^ in. pots, $1 26 per doz.
Adlantnm Cuneatuin, from 7Sc. to

$3 00 per doz.
Rubber Plants, $5.00 to $6.00 per doz.

WM. A. BOGK, No. Cambridge, Mass.

Unknown correspondentswillsend cash with
orders. Connected with Telephone.
Mftntinn the Florlata' Exfrhansri^ when 'writlnr

CHRYSANTHEMUMS NOW ALL GONE

r LnNS A Hue assorlincnt from 2 and 2}^ In. pots.

SELAGINELLA EMILIANA.
ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI f„':T.ra1

»3.50pcrl00. CuHh nilb order.

J. G. EISELE, - Philadelphia, Pa.

20th AND ONTARIO STS.
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Fine home-^grown stock.

J. B. HEISS, Vi^r.^^iVi^ Dayton, Ohio.

White For Phice List.

Mention the FlorlatB' Exchange when writing.

Palms ^
Decorative Plants

ALL SIZES AT
ALL SEASONS

A. SCHULTHEIS. College Point,

p. 0. Box 78, Queens Borough, New York.
Mention the Florlita' Exchange when wrltlnjc.

The handsomest decorative plant in
cultivation, $5.00 a 100; $40.00 a 1000.

Mine is tiie Geuaine Stocls.

FRED. C. BECKER, Cambridge.Mass.

1730 CAMBRIDGE ST.
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MARANTA MASSANGEANA

The hottest selling plant for retail, fine for ferneries,
makes fine 3 or 4 In. potplanta, 2In. pots. $1.00 per doz.;
$6.00 per 100. 3 In. pots, $1.50 per doz,, |;8,O0 per lOO.

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI—

strong, 2V, In. pots, $7.00 perJOO.
RflQPQ Bride, Sin.. $4.00 per lOO; $35.00 per 1000.
nuot.o Bridesmaid, 3 In., $4 a 100; $35 a 1000.
tWTcnas, cash or C. O. D.

C. MERKEL & SON, Mentor, Ohio.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing-

Cyperos lllliirDifoliDS

In Extra Fine Condition.

2 inch, at $3 per 100; 2}4 inch, at $2.50 per 100.

FERNS.

For dishes, in leading vars , 2 in., at $1.50a 100.

COCOS WEDDELIANA.

3 inch, tine at $16.00 per 100.

SELAGINELLA EMILIANA.

3 in., flne, at $1 per doz.; 4 in., fine, $3 per doz.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS,2-iDch,$5.ooaioo.

Satisfaction Guaranteed. Cash with Order

GEORGE L MILLER, Newark, Ohio.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing

McFADDEN'S SPECIALS!

^f^lil^r. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS

One year saved to anyone requiring Asparagus for
planting out for strings. $3.00 per doz.; $25.00 per 100.

ASPARAGUS SPREIGERi ■L"t'i'I'ir"'J^tZ"'o'.

for repotting Into baskets. 4 inch pots, $2.00 per doz ;
$15.00 per 100. 5 Inch pots, $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100.

CMII I TEDUC .Assorted, In best varieties, $5.00
OmHLL rcnno per lOO; $40.00 per lOOO.

RnSTnN PFRH.*! I'Iim' stocHIn the country; large
DUOiUn TLnilO plants trom bench. Canbeirrown
Into $2,00 and $3.00 plants for winter trade. $6.00 per
doz. Special price on large quantities. 2 Inch pots (or
September delivery, $5.00 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Also
large stock of established plants In pots and pans send
for Price List.

Rtl I A III V Rill R^ Splendid stock for Immediate
UBLLA LILI DULDS delivery. 3 to 4 Inch bulbs
$1.00 per 100; $35-00 per lOOO; 4 to 6 Inch bulbs, $7 50 per
100; $60.tK) per 1000; 6 Inches and over (Mammoth bulhsl
$10.00 per 100.

BENARY'S PRIZE FLOWER SEEDS.

NOTE-E^Mar£,^German^ /7o«>«-^S«<(.?^arf Ihe highest grade known ana have ieen awarded prizes, medals

PKIMULA SINKNSIS FIMBRIATA, Ben-
ary's choicest selection, 250 seeds for $1.00.

PANSY, Benary's Non Plus Ultra, the richest mix-
ture ever sent out. Trade pkt., $1.00; !i oz., $5.00;
oz., $12.00.

CINERARIA Hybrida Grandiflora, Ben-
ary's large-flowered prize varieties, $1.00 per lOOO
seeds.

CAL,CEOI,ARIA Hybrida Grandiflora, Ben-
ary's splendid strain, $1 00 per trade pkt.

FERN SPORES saved at the united States Exotic Nurseries. All the leading varieties, 50 cts. per trade
rcnn drunca pkt. niixedSpores, sumclent for 3,000plants, $1.00. postpaid. fo- i.i»uo

CAnNATIuNS Fleld.grown, only the best varieties. Send for Price List.

PALMS, FERNS and ASPARAGUS ?o7tr"a3e'"igrful"p'u'&ed'.''°''''^='"''^'''™^

PALMS

AND

FERNS

The URGEST STOCK In
the West

Send us your name, and we u/ill keep you posted when
we have anything special to offer.

GE0.WITTB0LD,'°cViS^'^1>!'

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TROPIGIILPREPJIREDPLIINIGO.

ORI.A74DO, FI.ORIDA.

IMPOItTERtS AXn Tii:.\I.i:KH IN PEHPETUATED

C.

u. s

Exotic Nurseries,
Telephone lOB Mllburn.

Mention the Floiiats' Bxeliaiige wli«n wrltlav.

Short Hills, N. J.

Preserved and Prepared Palm Leaves.

Mention the ■pinrlBt«' p)xr*hane'«> when ^rrltin*.

6000 SMILAX!

Must be sold at once to fix up houses.
Strong thrifty plants, 2 in. pots, $1 a 100.

RFRHNIA^ fine, 3 in., 20 vars., $3 00 a 100.

ui.uuiiino ijooted outtinirs of same, by

mail, $1..'''0 a 100. Cash with order, please.

GEORGE J. HUGHES, Berlin, N. J.

Wentton the FlortatB' B<Tcha.njfe when writing

SMILAX

Extra choice, stronp, healthy, three
year old plants. $3 00 per lOO. Just the
thing for immediate results. Plants
from 2 in. crocks, $1.00 per IIjO.

GUELF'S SEED STORE, Brockport, N. Y.

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SMILAX

Clean Strong Stock.

From 3 Inch pots, ?3 00 per 100; $25 00 per 1000.
From 2^ Inch pots, »2.50 per 100; |20.00per 1000.

Cash with Ordek, Plkabe.

ARTHUR MALLON, Jr., W.Collingswood, N.J.

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5000SMILAXPLANTS

Fine BtiK'ky phuitp, just pottpil Into liu^ Inch
puts. J3.(l.l per ioO; f2.5.00 per UNIO.

500 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS,

3^ Inch pots, $;.00 per lOO.

250 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI,

3!^ Inch pots, |5.00 per 100.

EDW. J. TAYLOR, Southport, Conn.

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lIsparaQusPlunioiiDsllaDus

2.500 good, strong plants. In 3!^ in. pots, all ready to
plant out in beds, at 16.00 per 100; *50 00 per 1000.
These plants are a bargain ; speak quick If you want
them. Cash with order,

DEPEW BROS., Nyack, N.Y.

Cor. DePEW AND PIEF.MONT AVES.
Mention the FlorlstH' Exchange when writing.

SMILAX

Extra fine large plants. $1.50 per 100.

IVY GERANIUM

Souv. do Clias. Turner, $5.00 per 100.

BOSTON FERN

Orders booked, 6 in. pots or bench
grown, October delivery.

A.J.BALDWIN, Newark, Ohio.

lientlon th« Florist*' Kxctaan^* when writlns.

New Orleans.

\ Hot Summer.

After about three months of very
hot, dry weather we have had a good
rain. This has been one of the hottest
Summers experienced in many years. All
kinds of stock have suffered. This has
been a great year for watering; as a rule,
we do very little of it during the hot
months, but this year we have to keep
at it almost day and night. Flowers
have been very scarce and poor. The
only plant th.at is making a show is the
Crape myrtle, and it is a gi-eat pity more
are not planted about the city. Trade
seems to be at a standstill.
Building and ReiiiodeliniB:.

Ij. J. Virgin has jint a new roof on his
palm house and built three new houses
lor roses, one for bouvardias and a cool
house. He is using butted glass; he is
ahso putting in another large steam
heater. Most of our people are begin-
ning to find out that without good heat-
ing ai)pai-atus even in this climate, we
are not safe. Mr. ^^irgin has about h^ilf
of his ro.'ics planted; they are doing well.

M. Cook has his ro.ses in aood condi-
tion. Planted about six weeks ago,
they have come through the hot weather
in flne shape. Many more roses will be
grown under glass this year than
formerly. Mr. Cook intends building
three new houses tor soft stock in place
of hotbeds.

John Eblen has rebuilt his large house
this year. Abele Bros, are putting in a
new Hitchings boiler in their palm house.
Justin St. Mard is putting in a new^
heater. Henry Rehms has rebuilt a large
house and C. Hoist has just finished
building a new office and show room.

Horticultural Society.

The Horticultural Society held its
.'innual outing on July 15. The place
selected was Grand Isle. The party left
on .Saturday morning and returned Mou
day evening. The excursion was a most
enjoj'able one; the members spent most
of their time in fishing and bathing.
Some visited the truck farmers in this
locality who grow some of the finest
cauliflower in the world. The plants are
just being set out. Flowers will commeuee
cutting in November and about th.it
time cucumbers are then sown. On the
return trip we had plenty of speeches,
music and dancing. M. Laponyade won
the prize cake; his dancing was very in-
teresting. We also had a prize for the
best fish story. Several entered, and it
went to E.Ratelle.an honorary member.
The next outing is to be to Cuba.

H. P.

Hartford, Conn.

Ti-ade the past week has been ver.v sat-
isfactory; an abundance of funeral work
has been done which lias used up quanti-
ties of stock. Good llowers are hard to
get. Roses are being received in limited
quantities and are small, e.xcepting Perle,
which are of good qualitj'. Asters are
just beginning to bloom and are yet very
small. There are no sweet iieas to be
had and carnations are scarce.

J. F. C.

30,000 SMILAX

Strong, stocky plants, 50c. per 100; $4.00 per ICOO
500 at lODo rate. Satisfaction Guaeanteed.

CUSTAV PITZONKA, Bristol. Pa.

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From 2 in. pots, flne
strong plants. |1.50
per IrtJ; 113 per 1000.

30,000 SMILAX

HYDRANGEA OTiKSA Si°"'ci^E'=^iRd*lr°"''"

FRED BOERNER, CAPE MAY CiTY. N.J.

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THE BOSTON FERN

A SPECIALTY. $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000.
Orders filled In rotation, as plants are ready.

L. H. FOSTER, 46 King St.. Dorchester, Mass.

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QMII AY strong, one year plants, 2)^ and
Ollliunyv 3 in., I2.B0 per 1110; $20.00 per

1"00. Choice, well ripened seed, 25c. per oz.:

$1 00 per lb.

fil PMATIQ la flne assortment for Fall.
UI.C.mMIIO Write for prices.

P/pnNIFQ ^°'' ^"h planting, flne stock
' 'T-UllltO and assortment, $10.00 per 100;
$90.00 per 1000.

F. A. BALLER, Bloomlngton, III.
Ucntlon tha norUts* Bzetaanc* when writlns.

AuRUSt r., 1899.

The F^lorists* Exchhngb.

769

Tarrytown, N. Y.

The Tarrytown Horticultural Kocit'ty
held its regular iiiouthly meeting Thurs-
day evening, 27tli ult. The date of the
chrysanthemum show was fixed as No-
veinher 10 and 11. The Executive Com-
mittee was instructed to procure judges
for the occasion forthwith. Preliminary
schedules were issued, but as money still
continues to come in, the present amount
of prize money will be largely increased,
and probably a few extra jirizes added.

John Fotheringham and Philip Hamil-
ton, Tarrytown, were unanimously
elected to membership. .John H. Corneth
and Jereunah Herett were proposed.

The secretary read a communication
from the Westchester County Gardeners'
Association, inviting the Society to
accompany them to the nurseries of
Henry A. Dreer, Riverton, N. J., on the
occasion of their annual outing. Several
of the members will embrace the oppor-
tunity. This is to be a day outing, a day
of pleasure, yet withal a day of business
and instruction, and a finer place than
Henry A. Dreer's, for educational pur-
poses, could hardly have been found in
the United States. Jas. T. Scott.

The glass broken by the recent hail
storm at F. R. Pierson Co.'s is almost
entirely replaced now and the com])leted
houses look as though nothing had hap-
pened. It was remarkable how little
damage the stock in the houses suffered
either from the hail or broken glass; the
plants now appear to be in the best of
condition. In the houses glazed with
16 X 24-inch, about 33V1> l>er cent, of
gla.ss was broken; of the 12 x 24-incli
about 50 per cent., and of the small sizes
8 X 10 and 10 x 12, almost 7.5 percent.
The glass was all tlie same kind, seconil
([ualiiy l^rench, ;ind thelow proi>ortionof
breakage in the l.n-gcr sizes is attributed
to tlie spring which the large panes
allowed.

IF YOU NEED ROSES

Bend UB your list lor prices.

THEC.A.REESERCO.

URBANA, OHIO,
^IVbolesale Rose Groovers.

Mention the FIoristB' Exchange when writing.

MANETTI STOCKS

(FOR FALL DELIVERY.)

English or French, especially prepared for grafting,
price per 1000, 10.000 or 100,000 on application.

HARRY A. BUNYARD, 42w.28ihSt,N.Y.Clty

Mention th** yiorlirtB' Enchange when writing.

1000'MAIDS

100 BRIDES, 100 METEORS,

ia 4 inch pota, all in flrst-class condition,
$4.00 per 100 or $40 00 for the whole lot. Cash
with order. Call or write

WM. KRIFT, 135 Johnsonive. Newark, N.J.

HEADQUARTERS FOR

HARDY ROSES

We are now honking- orders for Rosea in
large lots at Reduced Prices. Write
for particulars.

W. & T. SMITH CO., Geneva, N. Y.

Mention th« Flortatw' Exchange whMi wrltlnB.

BOSES

1500 BRIDESMAID,

3 inch, S5.00 per 100.
600 BRIDE, 3 inch,

«5.00 per 100.

ASPAR&GUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, ='p';',*io''o"
iSPARAGUS SPRENGERI, fi^.^giSr"""-

All choice Btnck. Cash with Order.
OHO. M. KMIIIAPiS, Newton, K. J.

Mention the Florlats' Exchange when wrltlns.

■ ROBT. CRAIQ k SON, 5

s (OSES, PBLPIS, CaOTONS, i

5 ...CARNATIONS.. j[

■ and Noveltlel In Decorative Plants, ■

2 Market and 49th Sts., PHILADELPHIA, PA. jj
Mention tlie Florists' Exchange when writing.

Simplicity in Greenhouse Construction.

During our long experience we have not only made many improvements
in greenhouses, but we have so simplified the construction that building a
greenhouse is no longer a matter so full of complications as to tax the
patience and the ingenuity of even the most intelligent mechanic. Our

Clear Cypress Building Material

Is worked out in the best manner ready to be put up, and we furnish our
customers such complete detail drawings that any workman of only ordinary
capabilities can put it up correctly.

Lockland Lumber Co.,

LOCKLAND, OHIO.

■Write for Circulars
or Estimates.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrlUng.

MANETTI STOCKS [ For Fan
PACKING MOSS j ^^"^^^^

SPECIMEN EVERGREENS

For Iiiitiiedinte Dt'livery.

HIRAM T. JONES, Union County Nurseries,

ELI/.ABETII, NEW JERSEY.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

ROSES

A surplus stock of »i

350 Bridesmaids, 600 >

^— — ~ — ~ Brides and l.'JO Perlea, *'

§ from 3!^ inch pots at $.5 00 per 100. A "

»* limited quantity of same varieties from *l

'•» 2yi incli pots at $3.50 per 100. Clean, •:•

^ healttiy stock. Cash With Order. •'

f' JOHN WHITE, Elizabeth, N. J. I

Mention the Florietg' Exchange when writing.

ROSE PLANTS

SVi Incli Pots.

100 1000

American Beauty S7.00 $«.'>.00

Itleteor 4.00 35.IX)

'Maid 4.01 3.5.00

Bride 4.t0 35.00

ALL FINE STOCK. CASH. UNLESS KXOWN.

BRANT & NOE, Forest Glen, Chicago, III.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

2S00 60LDEI1 iTE

3H and 3 incli pots, $4.00 and $6.00 per 100.
CASH WITH ORDER.

J. R. FREEMAN 6 12 l3thSt.,N.W.
\vasiiin(;t(>n, d. c.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

FIELD-GROWN ROSES

Two years old "i yjp ART

On their own roots ( ww c ^ n &
Northern.grown Y HEADQUARTERS

Bench-rooted \ crtB TMrn/i

Full assortment. ' (■ U K I n E. IVI .

Special low contract oBera for Fall or Spring delivery.

JACKSON & PERKINS CO., "/e^Y^r^:

(■WnOLKSALE ONLY.)

J. AUSTIN SHAW, Weetern RepreseDtatlve,

78 Wabash Ave., Chicago, III

Mention the Florlettt' Exchange when writing.

D. & C. ROSES

are the cheapest because they are the beet. We have
In Block over 1000 varieties on owa roots. Including
nearly 200 New lioses not offered elsewhere, as well as
all the old favorites, at prices that make It worth your
while to send us your Hat for quotations before buying
elsewhere. All sizes from 2i^ In. pots up.

Send for a copy of our Ne^v (■utile to Rone Cul-
ture f'T 1R99, a nandsomebook of 138 pages. Illustrated
with liundreds of Iialf-tones and ten colored plates. It
Is really a work nf art and free for the asking.
TEEDIIIQEZ&CONASSCO., BoQdQrower6,WoatQrovft.,Fa.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

flpnf VC Extra fine, from 2^ inch
r TKIT^ pots, $3.50 per 100; $30.00
K HnMjE4^ per 1000.

51f 1 mC Well-grown, thrifty stock,
niillll> 2Vainch pots, $3.00 per 100;
iUAlI/U J20.00 perlOOO.

WM. B. S/VNDS. Lake Roland, Baltimore, Md.

Mention the F1orl»t»* Exchange when writing.

40,000 FIRST QUALITY FORCING ROSES!

READY FOR IMMEDIATE PLANTING.

Fully equal to those sent out the last seven years, first class and perfectly healthy In every respect.

Only selected growth from flowering shoots used hi propagating.

LA FRANCE, AMERICAN BEAUTY, PRESIDENT CARNOT.

3 Inch pots, $8,00 per 100. 4 Inch pots. $12.00 per 100.

METEOR, KAIiSERIN, BRIDESMAID. MERMET. PERLE. MME. H08TE, BRIDE,

3 Inch pots. $7.00 per 100. 4 Inch pots. $10.00 per 100.

A few thousand sraited BRIDESMAID, KAISERIN and PRESIDENT CARNOT,

3}^ Inch pots, 115.00 per 100.

Mention this paper. J". L. IDILXjOlSr, BXoonxslDXXarg, "JpQi.

Souv, de Cnrnot
Meteor

From 3 Inch pots,
$8.00 per 1(H).

Cntheriue i>lpriiiet
DucheHH of Albnuy

Niphetoi4 The Bride Bon Silene

Suusei Bridesinnid La France

From 3 Inch pots. $7.00 per 100.

SouT. de VVootton
K. A. Victoria

From 3 Inch pots,
$8.00 per 100.

Perle dcN Jardins
Papa Gontier

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

FOR VARIETIES AND PRICES SEE ISSUE OF JULY 15th.

US' Marie Louise Violets l^o^

Price, from '2'^ inch pots, $3.00 per 100; $'25.00 per 1000.

Strong plants, from 2% inch pots, $2.50 per 100.
|'20.00 per 1000.

SMILAX.

NE^V TRADE I,IST OPJ AI»I»I.ICAXIOPI.

WOOD BROS.,

Fishkill, N. Y.

380 METEOR

Hoses, from 5 in. pots. |6.00 per 100.

100 BRIDE, 'MAID and METEOK, mixed,
3 and 4 in., »4.00 perlOO. All good stock,
part from open ground. C'ttsh with order.

ALEX. R. ROBERTSON, Ko.SpringLake, N.J.

Mpntlon the FlorlBts' Eychanr** when writlnar.

BRIDE, PERLE,
•MAID, METEOR

ROSES

First-class stock, 3% inch pots,
$6.00 a 100. Casli with order.

W. T. & F. P. BUTZ, New Castle. Pa.

Mention the F1orl»tfl' Exchange when writing.

Bride. Bridesmaid, Perle, Wootton,
Golden Gate. Mme. Chatenay, 3 and
4 inch pots, $5.(0 per 100.

The above are all good strong clean
stock fit for immediate planting.

EVENOEN BROS., - Williamsport, Pa.

Mention the Florlgf Exchange when writing.

CLEAN SWEEP==2000 ROSES

2000 nice plants of Brides and UrUU'snialds, from 3 in.
pots, at 13.00 per 100 ur $25.00 per 1000 ; 500 at 1000 rates.

4000 VIOLETSStock Healthy.

Campbell, 2!^ In. pots. $3.00 a 100 or $25.00 a 1000:
500 at 1000 rates. Clean and free from disease.

Will exchange stock for a few thousand good Celery
plants. Also small Palms, Ferns and Rex Begonias.

W. X. HII^LBORN,

State St. Gardens, Newiowu, Bucks Co.. Pa,

Uentlon the Florista' Excorti.a-^ when writing.

BRIDE and
BRIDESMAID

ROSES

Mention tb« Florists* Excban«« when wrltlnc.

3-iQch pots, strictly flrst-class plants, clean
and healthy, g.i.CO per 100; from 2H-ineh pot,
$2.50 per lOU, $20.00 per lOOO.

JOSEPH BRADBURY,

irvlngion Averue, South Orange, N. J.

Mention the Florlgta' TiJxchange when writing

Finest Forcing Roses I?- 3^,-0

BKIDE $3.50 $4.00

AlsoSoupert. Hermosa, DeGraw.Krugerand
a full line of roses from 2i^-inch potp, at low
prices. Send for prices. Cash with Order.

SMI LAX I'''"e young plants, 1.12.00 per 1000*

THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when wrifing.

Look Here !

Extra fine Rose Plants,
3% and 4 inch pots,
|5.00 per hundred. . .

Bride and Bridesmaid.

JAMES E. BEACH,

776 Park Avenue, - - Bridgeport, Conn.

Mention the Florlpta' Kxchange wht-n writing.

cr.^ ^ ^. .'--. ^. ^■^ ^T ,->, .g. -?^ -:^ .^

' ROSE STOCK

All Sold, except

1000 'MAIDS. . .
. . 1000 BRIDES

3y, inch pots,
$6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000.

EDW. J. TAYLOR,
SOUTHPORT, - CONN.

McDtlon the Florists* Exchan«o when writing.

770

The F=i_orists' Exchange.

POUNDBD IN 1888.

Exclusively a Trade Paper.

BnUred at New York Po$t O^ce as Second ClaaoMatte^
Published EVERY SATURDAY by

I T, DEUINIHREPTGJNDPyB. CO. LTD,,

2, 4, 6, 8 Duane St., New York.
P. 0. Box, 1697. Telephone 18M John.

BBOISTEBED CABLE ADDRESS:
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SUBSCRIPTIONS:

SI. 00 per year to Coited States, Canada and
Mexico. $2.00 per year to foreign coun-
tries in postal union. Payable in advance.

AOVERTISCMENTSl

Copy must reach ttiia office nut later than
Thursday in order to secure insertion in issue
of the following Saturday.

Bate, l.oo per Inch. Special positions
eztia. Discounts on contracts of one month
or longer.

Orders from unknown parties must be accom-
panied by cash or satisfactory references.

Contents,

American Carnation Society . . .767
Briefs for Busy Florists . . . .773
Burpee's Sweet Pea Trials . . .773

Catalogues Received 773

Changes in Business 776

Detroit Conventeon, The . . . .770
Echoes from the Alleys . . . .775
Men We Meet, The:

J. S. Wilson (Portrait) . . . .773

Nursery Department 767

Obituary:

E, H. Hunt, Wm. MacMillan . .774

Palms, To Have Clean . . . .770

Question Box 774

Root Grafting, Experiments in . . 770

Seed Trade Report 765

Sweet Pea Show, Cohocton, S. Y. . . 772

Hartford . 773

Sweet Peas and their Seeld . . .770

Sweet Peas in Jadoo 773

Trade Notes:

Hartford, Conn., New Orleans . . 763
Cincinnati, New York. Providence . 766

Tarrytown, N. V 769

Boston, Pittsburg, St. Louis . . .774
Philadelphia, Toronto . . . .776

Buffalo 77d

Chicago, St. Paul 777

Elbert S. Carman, who has been asso-
ciated with the Rural New Yorker since
1874, and formany years wasits Editor-
in-Chief, has rehuquished his active con-
nection witli the editorial work of the
paper. The staff now consists of Herbert
W. Collingwood, editor, Frank H. Valen-
tine and Mrs. E. T. Rojle, associate
editors, with John .1. Dillon business
luanagei*.

North Adams, Mass.— A. J. Schniutz
has taken the Morgan greenhouses situ-
ated downtown and has entirely reno-
vated them. This is Mr, Schmutz's first
venture upon his own own account and
successs is predicted. He is a scion of
that well and favorably known house in
Flatbnsh, L. I.

TO OUR ADVERTISERS !

August 12,
August IP.'^i

The issues of the FLORISTS'
EXCHANGE on the above dates
will afford exceptional opportu-
nities for the wide-awake adver-
tiser. While this may be a dull
season in certain lines it is a
brisk one in certain other lines,
and we accordingly solicit the
patronage of all advertisers
whose business can be benefited
by an extra effort at this time.

Experiments in Root Graftini:.

Secretary B. M. Lelong, of the California
State Board of Horticulture, has been
making some experiments in grafting
branches of trees upon foster mother
roots "thereby," says a local paper,
"securing new young trees in eight
months, that under ordinary circum-
stances required fourto five years to pro-
duce." So far the experiments have been
successful, but the Secretary says: "We
have yet to determine whether after
growing the plants in this way they will
become fruitful. However, it is a very
important discovery and one I have a
great deal of faith in, e.speciall,y in the
growing of plants from cuttings, such as
conifers, etc. In making experiments of
this kind considerable depends upon the
season of the year in which they are
conducted, also the exact condition of
root and branch. In some cases a foster
mother root is used, that is, a piece of
root from a tree of the same species. In
others, the root of a standing tree is in-
serted in tlie branch at the base; the tree,
of course, remains standing. Roots about
the size of a pencil and larger are uncov-
ered, the ends tapered wedge-shaped and
inserted into an obliquecut in the branch,
from two to four inches from its base.
The roots and limb are then covered up
with sand and in time the branch emits
roots, when they can betakenaway from
the root upon which they are grafted
and planted Xiy themselves." To again
quote from Mr. Lelong's remarks: "Now
thus far in the experiments I have seen
nothing that would limit the size of the
branch that could be thus grafted into a
tree, except that the mother root would
have to be larger for a very large branch,
than it would for a slight, slender branch.
A mother tree can be made to sup|)ort
and start three, four, or more, branches
at a time. We already have limbs two
feet long taken from a Washington navel
orange tree that were thus grafted upim
roots and have shown within a lew
months, growth equal to three or four
years by the ordinary method. Of course,
it is going to take several years to de-
monstrate whether trees propagated
from branches are going to be prolific
bearers or not. That large branches can
be developed to the bearing stage within
a j'ear is already established; but when
advanced to that stage will the.v enter
upon their mission and bear fruit, is an
unsolved problem and remains to be de-
termined by further experimenting. So
important do we consider the matter
that this department is going to make
experiments in this grafting on all the
leading kinds of tiees that grow, and
shall emxiloy two men specially at the
work all the time, and will give the pub-
lic from time to time illustrated descrip-
tions of the experiments."

To Have Clean Palms.

The sending out of palms and ferns
alHicted either with mealy bug or scale is
much to be dejilored, but the number of
complaints that reach us from time to
time would indicate that some houses
continue to supply their customers with
a quantity of live stock over and above
what has been ordered, much to the detri-
ment of the stock as well as the senders.

The Horist who would have clean stock
must ill the first place keep all his own
plants perfectly free from these peats, and
whenever a new consignment of plants
is received take such measures with them
as will insure their being thoroughly
clean before introducing them among
those already in his possession. As a
preventive against introducing foreign-
bred scale or mealy bug into houses we
would suggest the following method: If
the plants are not more than two or
three feet in height have a suitable sized
vessel filled with luke-warm water to
which has been added Fir Tree Oil in the
proportion of one-half pint to ten gallons
of water. As the plants are unpacked
and before the.v are potted difi them
thoroughly overhead in the mixture (ex-
cepting the ball, of course), being sure to
immerse the plant right down to the
neck. Plants too large for this treat-

ment may be sponged or syringed thor-
oughly with the same concoction. After
this treatment pot them up, syringe with
clear water, giving them an isolated po-
sition— quarantining them so to speak
— until one is satisfied that they are per-
fectly clean. If after a few days live
scales are still observed and the plants
are in too large numbers to go over them
by hand, take five gallons of luke-warm
water, add one-half pint of Fir Tree Oil
and syringe again; or make up a less
quantity and sponge them witli it. By
treating infested plants when they first
arrive, it will be found that the pests can
be combated much easier than if the
work is deferred, while at the same time
the danger of the insects spreading to
other stock Is greatly minimized.

Sweet Peas and Their Seed.

Editor Florists^ Exchange.

My attention has been called to a re-
port of the Hartford (Conn.) Sweet Pea
Show in a Hartford paper in which a
synopsis is given of a lecture delivered by
Rev. Magee Pratt, on the sweet pea, in
which he states that the cause of the un-
satisfactory condition of the sweet peas
in New England this season is due to the
fact that the seed was grown in Cali-
fornia.

I have not the pleasure of Rev. Mr.
Pratt's acquaintance, but I beg his per-
mission to take issue with him in this
matter. He stated: "The reason for
this (poor results) was explained, that
the seeds of the plants from which the
Eastern markets are supplied are grown
in California in a warm climate and a
short season. He said the pea was a
cold blooded plant and needed to be
grown in a cool and moist climate in
order that its best development miglit be
had." " English grown seed ri'iiniduccil
in California for a series of years will de-
teriorate and the plants will not be
thritt.y." This places the whole fault on
the climate of California. This I think
is a mistake. There has been a deteriora-
tion in the quality of California seed dur-
ing late j'ears, but it is not due to the
climate, but to the methods employed by
the growers to equalize the effects of the
demand by the general public for cheap
seeds. Mr. Pratt seems to be under the
impression that California sweet peas
are grown during the hot, dry. Summer
season, as they would be in the East.
This is not the ease, however, as they
are grown during the Wintermonths and
are grown cool and slowly, blossoming
about the time Mr. Pratt is planting his
seed in New England, and the seed being
harvested by the first of .lune.

The climate of California is perfectly
adapted to seed growing, while the soil
has to be made so. Right here one diffi-
culty occurs. A seed grower cannot put
seed vitality into his soil for seeds to be
sold at ten to fifteen cents a pound such
as he formerl.v could at seventy five cents
a pound. The public demand cheap
seeds and the growers fill the demand.
When the class of sweet pea amateurs,
who know a high-bred sweet pea, and
are willing to pay a good price for the
seed of such, becomes large enough, the
growers will grow the grade of seeds re-
quired. The present methods are all that
the growers follow at present prices.
The experience of one Pacific Coast
gi-ower aptly illustrates this. He started
into supply the choice trade with gar-
den grown, hand picked, severely-rogued
sweet peas at a price somewhat higher
than trade prices. He tried it several
seasons but it failed to pay. The public
appreciated the high quality of his seeds
but declined to pay more for them than
for broad-cast, rouche-grown seed, cut
with a reaper and rogued b,v C'hinamen,
who may or may not be color blind.

I do not blame the growers or the cli-
mate of California. They can supply any
demand made on them. They would be
glad to contract for dollar seed and give
full value for the money.

However, since we cannot have seed
witli tile vitality we desire, let us put the
vitality into the plant, after it comes
from tile seed. The average soil of New
England is not as well adapted for sweet
peas as is that of California, yet it can
be made so; but the antiquated methods
of culture in vogue there must be dropped
if the.y wish to keep up to date. It would
be a revelation to our New England
growers did they drop into the gardens
of such growers as Clias. Larrowe. Mrs.
A. Ijarrowe, Mrs. M. Leahy, Mrs. Harris
and a dozen others at Cohocton, N. Y.,
and see the results attained b.v modern
methods, the use of Jadoo Fibre and
Liquid, and special intensive culture with
this same California grown seed. They
have rain storms, droughts, insects,

blights and all otherenemiesat the sweet
pea, but once the sun comes out, or the
rain cfimes on, or the sprayer is used,
the reserve vitality of the plants asserts
itself, and in a day or two are covered
with choicest bloom. 1 am very much
afraid that New England-grown seed
at present prices will be oven inferior to
the California product.

S.\M. A. Hamilton.
Roaring Spring, Pa.

THE DETROIT CONVENTION.

Buffalo to Detroit.

The low rate of fare of %~ secured for
Detroitand return, as announced, will no
doubt help to give us a good showing at
the convention, interest in which is rife
and of leading import just now. The
bowlers are to meet on Wednesday,
P. M. this week for the arrangements of
details.

Minneapolis to Detroit.

The Twin City florists will travel to
Detroit via the C. G. W. and AVabash
Railroads, joining theChicago delegation
at that city. Low riites have been
secured and an enjoyable trip is antici-
pated. All florists in the Northwest are
invited to join us. For full particulars,
rates, time, etc., address S. D. Ilysinger,
State Vice-president, 381 Minnesota
street, St. Paul. Vkhitas.

Cincinnati to Detroit.

The Cincinnati delegation for Detroit
will travel over the C. H. & D. R. R.,
leaving Cincinnati August 14, Monday,
at 9:30 P. M. Fare |<).85 if by boat
from Toledo, and .fO.Tri if by rail all the
way; ;J12 extra for sleeper. The general
imiiression now is that w'e will go right
tlirough by rail, landing in Detroit about
(5:30 A.M. If we take a boat from To-
ledo it will be 12:45 before we arrive at
destination — too late for the opening
session. We expect to be joined at Day-
ton, O., by Louisville, Indianapolis and
Richmond delegations, which will make
quite a party. At this writing I cannot
say just how many will go from Cincin-
nati, but I trust all who intend going
will notify the writer not later than
.Saturday, August 12.

E. G. GiLLETT.

New York to Detroit.

Intending delegates will facilitate mat-
ters greatly, and add to their own peace
of mind, by securing sleeping accommo-
dation at the earliest possible moment.
Applications for sleeping berths should
be made at once to Mr. John N.May,
Summit, N. J., who advises us that on
account of the heavy trattic at this sea-
son, no guarantee as to berths can be
given by the railroad, and that early ap-
plicants will stand the best chance of ob-
taining same. For the cfinvenience of
those whose minds cannot be made up
until the eleventh hour, an agent of the
railroad company will be in attendance
at Cleary's auction rooms, GO Vesey
street, from 11 A.M. <m Monday, August
14, to issue tickets. The train leaves at
noon. Early applications for railroad
tickets and berths are, however, urgently
requested.

Pittsburg to Detroit.

Traiis])(irtationmatterHfor the Detroit
convention are now complete and from
present indication the Pittsburg and Al-
legheny delegation will be a large one.
The Pennsylvania R. R. has been chosen.
Train with special cars attached will
leave Allegheny Station at 6:10 P. M.,
city time, I'ittsburg Union Station at (3
P. M., Monday, August 14, going by rail
to Cleveland, then boat to Detroit land-
ing early Tuesday morning. The ticket
for the round trip will cost .f 8.50, and is
good to Mt. Clemens, where everyone
will want to go, being so near to Detroit.
Ticket is good for stop-over in Cleveland
and i.-^ Iiniit<'il for thirty days. Anyone
desiring to travel witli us must apply to
the secretar.v of the Florists' Club who
will have tickets for sale a few da.vs be-
fore starting. Everybody is welcome to
join the party; the more the merrier.
The next regular meeting of the Florists'
Club takes place Thursday, August 10,
at the store room of the Pittsburg Cut
Flower Co., on Penn avenue, when all
matters will be arranged in regard to
tickets, etc. It would be well for every-
one who intends to go to the convention
to be present and secure tlii'ir tickets,
also state rooms on steami'r, which must
be ordered in advance, as travel is heav.v
at this season of the year.

E. C. Reineman.

AUgUHt

1899.

Thb piLORiSTS* Exchange.

771

Philadelphia to Detroit.

Up to date we are still at soa as to the
route to the convention. Tlio choice lies
between the Lehigh Valley and Pennsyl-
vania R. Its., with odds in favor of the
former. The committee will decide on
Friday and notices will be mailed to all
members, givMis' lull particulars. II you
are going and haven't sent in your name
do so at once, to .lohn Westcott, or the
writer. At present the delegation num-
bers 49, with some nearby towns yet to
be heard from. David Rust.

It is in the air that .Saratoga, N. Y., is
also to invite the S. A. F. to the City of
Springs in lUdO.

SEEN, HEARD AND READ.

Report has it that a I'.oston man will
be in the running this year as an S. A. F.
O. H. presidential candiil.nte, and that
other cities arc s;iying nothing but saw-
ing Wood.

There is a feeling in wholesale circles
that a general tlower market for New
York City will be a certainty in the near
future, and that feeling has induced con-
ditional leases of present quarters.

Some talk is heard about a law-suit for
libel arising out of a too enthusiastic
endeavor on the part of a certain voluble
scribe to ventilate the alleged grievances
of a section of the trade at the expense
of an individual member of the craft.

The Philadelphia papers contain an
account of a green goods game having
been played on a Pennsylvania florist.
Who would have thought that a member
of thetradecould have been green enough
to fall so far from grace?

The S. A. F. badge for 1899 has been
issued, and is ijrominent on lapels in
many quarters. The " O. H." adjunct is
not visible on the gilded rose leaf. Will
the lojiping off of the "excrescence" as-
sume practical shape when the S. A. F.
"returns to its knitting" in Detroit?

Steamer time tables are common sights
in several Broadway stores. The milk in
the cocoanut asserts itself in the an-
nouncement that orders fur flowers and
designs for intending vnyageurs are care-
fully attended to. This, however, is but
following on what the fruiterer has done
for years. And why not?

The Sweet Pea Society, when once es-
tablished, will find no more ardent sup-
porters than the amateur growers
around Elmira and Cohocton, N. Y.
Sweet pea lore is of greater importance
to them than a discussion on free silver.
Moral— Wheu the trade wants to push a
certain flower, get the amateur element
interested. In this the Rose Society is
pursuing a wise course, which might be
advantageously followed iu the case of
the Chrysanthemum and Carnation So-
cieties.

I read in .i horticultural journal the
following plea for the emphiynicnt of ex-
pert judges: "A careful selection of ex-
pert judges from outside the limits of the
snciety, men carefully selected for their
sjifcial training, at once wins tlie confi-
ilrnce of the public; as they are strangers
1 Imtc can be no chargeof favoritism. The
iliiVated exhibitor in place of criticising
iliraward becomes interested to know
\\\\y the prize went to another, and soon
iie learns the defect in his exhibit. One
of the chief benefits of an expert judge is
the information which he should endeavor
to impart; hence he should be ever ready
to explain his decision." The number of
expert judges of flowers and plants is
really so small, that it would almost pay
a society to secure the services of such,
no matter the cost, just for the satisfac-
tion that the decisions of such judges
w<mld bring. The emjiloyment of incom-
petent judges is often the cause of fail-
ure of a show the following year from an
exhibition point of view.

A Protest.

Under the caption of " .Seen, Heard and
Read," page 751 in your issue of .July
29, the following appears in reference to
the selection of the Ijehigh Valle.y route
by the Transportation Committee of the
New York Florists' Club: " It also shows
a commendable independence on the part
of the New Yorkers whose courage rises
above even the delusive and seductive
wiles of Boston beans — no, 'free lunch.' "
As a memberof the Transportation Com-
mittee, I must protest against the publi-

cation of such matter as an insult, first
of all to the gentlemen of the Boston
Florists and Gardeners' Club as repre-
sented through their committee, and de-
sire to say that no such inducement, as
is suggested in the matter referred to, to
adopt any other route came before the
committee, and therefore there were no
"delusive and seductive wiles" to be
thrust aside.

I take this occiision to sa.v also that as
an individual, and a member both of the
New York Florists' Club and of the
S. A. F., I feel personally grateful for
many hospitalities extended by the Bos-
ton Florists and Gardeners' Club, and
that to accompany them on the way to
Detroit would be a great pleasure to me,
and I know also to all the members of
the New York Florists' Club who have
ever had a chance to enjoy the hospitality
of our Boston brethren. I cannot refrain
from remarking that in my opinion the
publication of such matter as is contained
in the above extract must be harmful to
the trade at large, and it is a pity that
the well-known hospitality of the IJoston
Florists and Gardeners' Club should be
made the occasion of such a contempti-
ble allusion. It is also a pity that the
writer did not sign his name so that
everyone might know who he was and
upon what authority he made such a
statement.

Trusting that you will give this publi-
cation. Patrick O'Maua.

[A letter written in a similar strain,
from John N. May, was received Friday,
and is hereby acknowledged.— Ed.]

With reference to Mr O'Mara's protest,
which you were kind enough to forward
me, I regret that my effort at a joke
should have been taken up so seriously.
I, too, imagined I was a humorist, but
it seems I have gone out of ray class,
when the genial gentleman, who on all
occasions looks on the funny side of
things and gets more pleasure out of life
perhaps than the most of us, fails to see
the point. With all due respect, I never
once referred to the Boston Gardeners
and Florists' Club; in fact, Mr. O'Mara's
allusion to it and the well-known and
highly appreciated hospitalit,y of its
members, is the first mention of it I have
.seen in connection with this subject. My
skit was based on a paragraph I read in
the Exchange (page 7:53) in which the
following comments occur: " It is hoped
that the New York party will arrange to
connect with the Boston party at Rot-
terdam .Junction." . . ." Meals will be
provided for all passengers on the Bos-
ton car withoutcharge." This appeared
before the New Y'orkers had made their
selection of a route, and being human I
may liave put a wrong construction on
or drawn an erroneous inference from
the last sentence quoted, iu like manner
as did the renowned Sergeant Buzfuz
with poor Pickwick's immortal phrase,
"chops and tomato sauce." I had no
knowledge that the Gardeners and Flo-
rists' CImIp had any connection with the
"free ine.ils; " in fact, such does not ap-
pear in the paragraph I refer U>. On
occasions like the present it often hap-
pens that " others" act as purveyors.

Mr. O'Mara and his colleagues may
rest assured that any attempt at insult
either to them or the Boston Gardeners
and Florists' Club, was as far from my
mind as it was, ])robabl.v, from the mind
of the writerof thi' sentence setting forth
that "free meals" wvrf In be provided for
all tr.'iveiers In the lioston car, which, as
I take it, he " hopes" the New York <lele-
gates would join. However, we are all
apt to occasionally " see through a glass
darkly,'' and on that account to magnify
matters that in themselves have but lit-
tle significance. It all depends on how
we view things. I don't think, however,
to use a common expression, the trade
at large "will lose much sleep" over such
a trivial incident. I.,ife's too short.

As a disclosure of my identity would
help the case but little, 1 will yet subscribe
myself Snooper.

Index of Advertisers.

Practical Poetry.

Here's a poet for you. Not one of those
fellows who write about babbling
brooks, whispering winds, rustling
leaves, etc., but a real practical one. We
received the 10 cents all right.

Patrick O'Mara.

Let all P. O. clerks beware,

A8 there is a ten cents in thar.

If any of you should take it out.

My turnip seed would ko up tbe spout.

Please let it pass, as I am in need

Of some of Heuderson's turnip seed.

The foregoing appeared on the outside
of an envelope addressed to the firm of
Peter Henderson & Co.

Allen OH 764

Allen J K 778

Allen W S 778

Am Gaidening 776

Am Jadoo Oo 777-79

Am Rose Oo 776

Aschmann G 777

Baker W J 778

Baldwin A J 768

BallerFA 768

Bartram FE 775

Basaett & Washburn 779
Bayersdorter H & Co 782

Beach J E 769

Beaulieu H 76S

Becker Fred 0 768

Beckert WO 782

BenedletQ H 777

BergelHHaOo 764

BerningHG 779

Blauvelt & Guttman 778
Bobbink h Atkins... 766

Bock W h. 768

Boerner Fred 768

Boston Letter Oo 779

Bradbury Jos 769

Brant & Noe 769

Brown P. 765

Bunyard HA 764-69

Burpee W AS Oo... 765

Bntz WTSFP 769

CaUfornia Nurs Co.. 766

Carmody J D 780

Chinnlck W J 777

Cleary & Co 779

Olucae&Boddington

Oo 763

Oonard & Jones Oo .. 776

Cottage Gardens 763

Cowen'sNSonB 780

Cox SeedOo 765

Orabb * Hunter 777

Craig Bobt s Bon ... 769
Cunningham J. H . . 776
OutFlower Exchange 778

Dean Boiler Co 781

De Pew Bros 768

Deutsche Gartner

Zeitung 777

Dletsoh A 4 0o 781

Dillon JL 769

Dlngee S Oonard Oo. 769
Domer F & Sons Oo. 776

Dreer Hy A 782

Damont & Co 778

Edwards & Pocker.. 779

EhretF 779

ElohholzH 776

EiseleO 782

EiseleJO 768

Elizabeth NurseryOo 766
Elliott Wm & Sons.. 761

Elliott W H 779

Ellis & PoUworlh. . . 777
EUwanger & Barry.. 767

Blmmans Geo M 769

Evenden Bros 769

Faust H Q « Oo 766

F & F Nurseries . .. 767
Florist Hail Ass'n. 777-82

Foster L H 768

Freeman J B 769

Fryer E 776

Gibbons H W 781

Giblln&Oo . 780

GortoD&Lidgerwood

Oo 781

Greene & UnderhiU 776
GuelfsSeed Store.. 768

Qunlher W H 778

HartM A 778

HeissJB 768

Henderson P Si Co.. 782

Kerr AM . 782

Herrmann A 782

Herendeeu MfgOo.. 780

Hesser W J 766

Hews A H& Co 777

Hicks & Crawbuok.. 778

HllflngerBros 777

Hill EG & Co 779

Hillbom WX 769

HlppardE 7K i

Hltchings * Oo 781

Holler M E 4 R 776

HolbrookBros 780

Holton & Hunkel Co 778

Horan EC 778

Horan Jas S Son 776

Hort'lAdvertlser 777

Hughes George J.... 768

HulseboBch Bros 766

Internat'l Heater Co 780

Jackson E B 776

Jackson APerklnsOo 769
Jacobs 8 & Sons.... 7H0

Jennings KB 765

Johnson & Stokes... 766

JonesH T 769

JoostenO H 766

Easting WmF 779

Kay Wm H 781

KelseyHP 779

Kennicott BrosOo.. 779
Kersey Mrs I W. ... 766

Knapper A 768

KraltW . 769

KuehnO A 778

Lager & Hurreil 782

Langjahr A H . ... 778

Lang J 778

Littlefleld HF 776

Lockland LumberOo

769-777
Logan Ave. G'houses 776

Long D B 779

Lord & Bumham Co 781

Madc-rP 776

Mallon A Jr 768

McCarthy N F * Oo. 778

McFadden EC 768

McKellar*Wlnterson77S

McManus J 778

MerkelO S Son 768

Meyer JO & Oo 779

Michel P& BOo 765

MiIlangF 778

MillerG L 768

Moninger John 0 Oo 780

Moon SO 767

Moon WHCo 767

Morris Floral Co.... 776

Moss G M 779

Mt Ilonues Conserv-
atories 776

Murphy Wm 776

Nat'l Florists' Board

of Trade 767

National FlantOo... 769
N TOut FlowerCo.. 778
N YMktOAssn.... 764

Niessen L 779

Ormsby E A 781

Ouwerkerk P 767

Peacock WP 776

PennockSS.., 77»

Pierce F OCo 777

Pierson F R Oo 763

Pinehurst Nurseries 765
Pittsburg Out Flower

Oo 778

Pitzonka G 768

Plant Seed Co 765

PuUenA 767

Quaker City Mach Co 777
Rawson W WSOo.. 765

Reck J 776

Reed 4 Keller 779

Reeser 0 A Co 769

Reinberg Bros 779

Renard Jos 776

EihsamC & Son 767

Ricliiiiouil stuveOo. 781
RickseokerChas H.. 779
Rider-Ericsson En-
gine Oo 780

Ripperger Geo 777

Robertson A R 769

KolkerAS Sons. ..761-66

RoseMfgOo 777

Rupp J F 764

Sands W B 769

Schlatter Wm & Son 768

SchillerJ L 76S

Schmidt J O 767 75

SchmitzFWO 761

Schultheie A 768

SchwabeCO 776

Scollay Jno A 777

SeaOUtr Nursery... 777
Shellroad G'h'se Co. 765

Sheridan W F 77s

Siebrecht& Son 763

Smith AW 776

Smith N «8on 776

Smith WftT Co.... 769

SoltauG &Oo 766

Stearns A T Lum Oo 780

SttU'eus E 779

Stoothofl'H A 4 Co.. 774
Storrs & Harrison Oo 767

SluderN 763

Stumpp & Walter Oo 764

Sutherland G A 778

Suzuki h llda 766

Taplin S 780

Taylor E J 768-69

Traendly & Schenok 778
Tropical Prepared

Plant Co 768

VaudenPlasO 767

Van Home Griffen

&Co 780

Vaughan's Seed

Store 764

Vincent RJri Son... 767
Vredenburg SiOo... 779

Watson T R 767

Weathered T W Sons. 781

Weber OS&Co 780

Weber H& Sons 776

Weeber&Don 765

Welch Bros 778

Whilldlu Pottery Co 777

White J 769

Wletor Bros 779

WlttboldQeo 768

Wolf AQiBro 780

Wood Bros 769

Woodbury D B 765

Young J 778

Young TJr 778

Zirngiebel D 766

Index of Advertisements.

Business Difficulties.

W'ELLSVILLE, N. Y.— W. C. Ross was
declared a bankrupt, June 30, with lia-
bilities at f20,2.j.").8.'?, and aissets $17,-
920.06. .J. B. Jones was made trustee.
Mr. Ross has .n, branch store in Olean,
N. Y.

PLANTS, SEEDS,
UULBS. FLOWERS,

Abutilon 776

Ageratum 776

Alteruanthera 776

Araucarias 7flH

Asparagus. .7(13-65-67 68
-69-76-76-79-80-8J

Azaleas 767-80

Begonias 768-76

Bellle 782

Bulbs (not specifical-
ly named) 765

Calceolarias. 761-6S-68-82

Callas 763-64

Carnations. 768-69-76-82
Chrysanthemums . 767-69

-76-76
Cinerarias . . .764.6'-68-76
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Clematis 767-68

Crotons 769

Oryptomeria 765

Cut Flowers 778-79

Cycas 766-82

Cyclamen... 764-65-76-82

Cyperus 768

Daffodils 766

Dahlias 776

Dracffinas 768

Ferns 763-67-68-82

Flcus 767-68

Freesia 763-64

Fuchsias 776

Galal 779

Geraniums 763-76-77

Herbaceous Plants.. 765

Hyacinths 763-64

Hydrangeas 767-68-76

Impatiens 776

lyy 776

Llliums.. 763-67-68-77-82

Lycopodium 776

Manettia 776

Marantas 768

Mignonette 764

Mushroom Spawn .. 766

Narcissus 763-64

Orchids 763-76-S2

Oruithogalum 763

Oxalis 763-64

PKonias 767-68

Palms ...703-64-66-67-68
-69

Pansies 764-66-76-82

Petunias 776

Pinks 776

Primulas . . . 764-65-75-76
-80-82

Rhododendrons 767

Roses . . . 763-66-67-68-69

-76-77-82
Seeds (not specifi-
cally indexed) 765

Selaglnella 768-76-82

Shrubs (not sped
flcally named). ..767-76

Small Fruits 767

Smllax 764-68.69-76-76.82

Spiriea 767

Trees 767-76-82

Vegetables 765-67

Verbenas 776

Violets 769-76-77

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Auctions 767-78-79

Board of Trade. . .767-76

Boilers 777-80-81

Books 776-77

Boxes 766-76-79

Business Opportuni-
ties 766

Out Flowers, Whole-
sale and Commis-
sion Dealers .... 778-79

Fertilizers 777-79

Florists' Letters 779

Florists' Supphes... 778

-79-82
Flower Pots, Vases.

Tubs etc 777-78

Fruit and Flower

Plates 779

Glass 780

Glazing Points 764

Green ho useCon-

struction 781

Greenhouse Lumber 769

-77-80-81
Greenhouse Requi-
sites 777-80-81

Hail Insurance... 777-82

Help Wanted 766

Hose 781

Insecticides 774-77

Mafltica 764-77

Metal Designs 782

Moss 769

Newspapers 777

Notices 782

Pipes, Joints and

Valves 780-81

Pumps 780-81

Putty 781

Sale or Rent 766

Sash 777-80

Situations Wanted.. 766
Stakes & Supports.. 776

Stationery 779

Tile 781

Tools, Implements

etc 764-77-80

Tying Material 779

Ventilators 777-80-81

Wants 766

Wire Designs 778-79

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August 19 will reach the people
after their return from the Con-
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will prove excellent mediums
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Burpee's Sweet Pea Trials.

For a study of the sweet pea the trial
groiiniis of W. Atlee Burpee & Co., at
Fordhook Farm, Doylestowii, Pa., pre-
sent, probably, the best cippnrtuuity
offered in America. This year (ilS sweet
pea tests have been made and with the
admirable method of keeping records
ado|)ted here, the true (luality of every
variet.v can be ascertained iit a glance.
The behavior of each kind is carefully
watched, and all its good and bad points
faithfully noted, hence it is that a tour
through the trials in company with the
genial manager. Howard M. Earl, is at
once edui'.'itinnal and inlei'esting,

Kckford s new set for 1S90 is the best
all round he ever sent out. These are
all having a thorough test at Ford-
hook, and though the season has not
been conducive to bringing out the best
qualities of sweet peas generally, such
has been the care and cultivation here
that when one sees the results obtained
it seems hard to believe the fact that
there has been scarcely a shower of rain
since .\pril. The newest wldte is named
Sadie Burpee. The flowers are carried on
long stems and are of a delicate pearly
white shade. The form is excellent.
Othello is a dark wine colored self, with

of good size. It is the only navy blue
pea in cultivation and its effect, when
seen in corsage bouquets, will, we think,
create a demand for it that will overtop
any otlier of this year's novelties. Piuk
Friar is a beautifully shaded variety,
being delicatelj' mottled with soft car-
mine-rose over a white ground. The
flower is large with widely expanded
wings. Fashion is a well formed large
flower and of a color difficult to describe.
It is catalogued as a reddish-mauve and
ricli carmine, and though the color is
hard to name the flower itself is capti-
vating; bunches of it are really beautiful.
Gorgeous is extremely well named, being
such a large, broadl.v expanded orange
colored flower, borne in profusion and on
long stems. The vines are strong aud
vigorous. The variety is simply gorge-
ous. The four last mentioned varieties
were introduced by Burpee this year and
in the trial grounds each shows improve-
ment over existing varieties in their re-
spective colors.

To those who characterize Cupids as
shy lilocimers we would advise a trip to
Fordliook to witness there the countless
thons.Hids of flowers on these dwarf
peas. White Cupid is Avell known and
Primro.se Cupid is identical with it, ex-
cepting in color, which is of that rich

houses. Golden Gleam is a finely hooded
variet.v of a rather pale yellow color.
Sutton's Cottage Maid is almost identi-
cal with Eliza Eckford, being a very deli-
cate striped rose color. Burpee's Bush
has flowers about the color of Gray
Friar, and an erect, bushy habit of
growth. Princess Victoria is a pink
Cupid, and in the same class we noticed
one with a piuk standard and mauve
wings. This has not yet been named,
but no doubt it will be heard from later.
Aphis has appeared in unusual large
numbers this season, owing, no doubt,
to the lack of heavy rains, but with the
pcr.-iistent efforts of Mr. Earl, the pests
have Im'cii kept well in cheek, so that no
damage has resulted. The methods em-
ployed were simple and will jjrobably be
of some benefit to others that have been
troubled with similar pests. The fly first
attacked the culinary peas and almost in
a day the sweet peas were covered with
the insects. Sacking was procured and
saturated with kerosene oil and then
spread between the rows and as close to
the vines as possible. Then the vines
were shaken vigorously and the dislodged
flies fell on to the oil soaked cloth and
were destroyed. After the majority of
the aphis was thus killed and the sacking
removed, the vines were syringed with

Vievv in Belle Isle Park, Detroit.

wingH a trifle deeper colored thtin the
standard. Admirers of the chocolate
tinted varieties willbemuch pleased with
this one. Mrs. Dugdale is a very pleas-
ing color, with standard of light rose-
pink, and wings a little deeper colored,
slightly splashed with the rose-pink.
Lady Skelmersdale has a pinkish stand-
ard with nearly white wings. This va-
riety did not appeal to us quite as much
as the others, yet it will no doubt find
favor with some growers. Hon. F. Bou-
verie shows a peculiar tint and in mixed
collections will, we think, become a fa-
vorite. The color is near that of a well
ripened apricot, and the effect is unique
and at the same time pleasing. Countess
Cailogan lias alinht winestandjird, shad-
ing to imriile in the center with wings of
delicate blue. Duke of Westminster is
rose-maroon, shaded with violet, and
Lady Griscl Hamilton, though last men-
tioned in the set, is one of the prettiest.
Its color is a delicate lavender-blue and
only needs to be known to become popu-
lar. The habits and general traits are
about the saniein all theforegoing varie-
ties. The vines are strong and vigorous,
the flowers large and borne freely on
long stems.

What will probably be the best taking
of any sweet pea y< t introduced is Bur-
pee's Navy Blue. This is one of Burpee's
own introductions. In color it is just
whattlie name implies, a true blue. It
is a tall, strong growing variety, bears
flowers in profusion on long stems and

creamy tint nearly resembling the shade
of the old English primrose. Burpee's
Pink Cupid was sent out last year and
was fully (lescribed in these columns; we
can only add that it is a beauty and has
fully realized all expectations. Lady
Nina Balfour is a delicate mauve-colored
flower. Fire Fly is a brilliant scarlet,
being very showy. Countess of Radnor
is of a delicate rosy lavender color. We
were impressed with the size of the
flowers, and on taking measurements
found that thewingswereoneinch across
and the standard one and three quarter
inches. This is truly a large size for a
sweet pea, but in addition to their great
size the flowers are borne in profusion.

Among the Cupids man.v shades of
color can now be had, and for border
work in gardens they should become
popular. They are of true dwarf habit
and literally coverthemselves with sweet
blossoms. Sown in September they could
be grown well under glass for "Winter
flowering and would need but little care.
Grown in 6 or 8-inch pans they would,
when in flower, be one of the most accept-
able things in the market.

Among other varieties we cannot help
but mention a few of the best. Burpee's
Earliest of All is fully two weeks earlier
than early Blanche Ferry. Tliis is a beau-
tiful variety and being of such quick
growth it should be a favorite as a forc-
ing sort. It has also the advantage of
being of that semi-dwarf habit which is
so desirable to many owners of green-

dilutiil lemon od which cleaned them
thoroughly, and an occasional syringing
with the same liquid has kept them clean
through this trying season. It would be
folly to belittle the merits of sweet peas
either on the ground of their being ad-
dicted to aphis or that they are becom-
ing constitutionally weaker when such
results are obtained as are seen at Ford-
hook Farm this season.

Other things very noticeatile at Ford-
hook are worthy of brief miiitinn: Two
houses are devoted exclusively to glox-
inias for .Meed purposes, and they present
a lieaiitifiil appearance indeed, being at
the time of our visit in full flower. Many
different strains are grown, but the most
perfect batch was one named Mixed Gi-
gantea. This straiu includes some eigh-
teen different types, all large and erect
flowering, with very beautiful colorings.
In frame's outside select forms of helio-
trope and giant-leaved coleus are being
cultivated for seed, and the size of some
of the coleus is immense. A flue strain of
single tuberous rooted begonias was also
noticed in another frame, but the best
thing in the begonia line is a fibrous
rooted variety named the Duchess of
Edinburgh. This shows a remarkable
freeness in flowering and its coloring is
simply perfect, being of a delicate pink
shade. The habit of the plant shows
plainly that it will be a treasure as a pot
subject. Gold Leaf and Coral Gem are
also two good varieties. In the double
tuberous rooted class some elegant

flowers are seen; the white, scarlet a
yellow kinds being of extraordinary sizi
and very double.

.\nnual phlox of the Fordhook strain
was in full flower. Imagine, if .vou can,
abed of jihlox (probably covering twoi
acres) of the finest selection of colors and(
all in full flower. We cannot describe i
nor do we Ihink an artist could paint it
it must be seen to be appreciated. Th
there is a bed of poppies with the Ion]
lines of the double white showing ve:
prominently: theseare ffillowed byothi
biMls of gorgeous colored liowiTS such
coreopsis, salpiglossis, petunias of a!
colors and shades, salvias, perennii
phlox, etc. lu fact, this part of the fan
resembles one vast flower garden. In t'
trial grounds proper, everything pent out
is tested, also all novelties disseminated by
other houi-es. Although much labor andl
expense are necessary in conducting these*
trials, the benefits derived are of an im-
portant nature, especially relating to
such seeds as are sold in mixtures, for
only by actual test can be determined
wliether or not the prescrii)tions for sucll
mixtures could be improved upon.

Cohocton, (N. Y.) Sweet Pea Show.

The exhibition, Augu.st 1 and '2, scored
its usual success despite rather unfavor-
ing conditions, as the continued drought
is beginning to tell on the quality of
sweet jieas, especially shortening up
stems. The largenumber of entries, often
as many as twcuty-five and ihirt.y for a
singleclass, made judging a difficult task,
and decisions were necessaril.y close,
barely more than a hair breadth margin
in the majority of cases. Such enthusi-
astic competition is little short of mar-
velous. The Eckford novelties were well
represented. Besides the large showing
of Chas. l.ai-rowe. at Cohocton, he still
had eiKnigli snriiiiis toscnd .Mrs. Larrowe
to Springticld. and cai)tiire(i the Eckford
Cup. Surely this bespeaks honor to Co-
hocton. One needs to be right on the
ground to appreciate what genuine inter-
est in sweet peas is capable of accom-
plishing in quality, variety and grandi
displays. Mr. Howard M. Earl, of Bur-
pee's, can vouch for this, coming on from
Philadelphia, stopping off a few hours at
EIrnira en route.

Tile only drawback to the show was
the enforced absence of Sam Hatnilton,
and minus thieleadingspiritthe expected
formation of a National Sweet Pea Soci-
ety was held in obe.yance. The veteran E.
A. Higgins. of Avoca, was strongly in'
evidence with ;i large showing of splen-:
did sweet peas, asters and gladioli. Of'
course, he is always " in it" as the boys
say, and modestly attiibutes his well
earned siici ess to the stimtilatiiig effects
of the iiiiliiiiited Avoca w,-ilcr supply' —
most equal to .Jadoo, he thinks— certain
sweet pea's is a moisture loving habitat!

In standard varieties Celestial won
over New Countess in lavender. Venus
is strong as a blend and a good exhibi-
tion variet.v. Duchess of Sunderland is
highly regarded as a light blend, and
most growers claim precedence over
Modest.v, Sensation and Lottie Hutchins.
The classification of sweet peas might
well be revised annually, and right along
this line a national society conld do ex-
cellent work. America shows up we'l as
a distinct and striking variegated kind.
This and Senator are actiiall.v strijjcd.
Aurora larger, and better qualit.v, while
technically striped may almost be used
as a self bright pink, as this is the color
effect in a mass. Her Majesty was shown
in magnificent form and color, nearly
equal to Mrs. Dugdale.

Several of the older varieties were so
well done, as to gain honors over the
newer approved sorts. There seems to
be no deterioration of varieties as seen
at Cohocton. The Springfield wail must
be simply owing to local conditions.
When the Hodoo is dispelled quality will
be regained. Rrjjal Kobe is large and
good when it is good, again itis an " off "
shade. Salopian was the premium red.

The newer Cupids, at last, are a bloom-
ing success, simply left to tlienL-iclvcs,
with no special care, and as prett.\ as
need be. Beauty is well named. Hon. 1'.
Botiverie is generally well spoken of, but
seed was difficult to gertuinate. Sadie
Burpee needs to be rogued — the blush-
pink form shottld be weeded out. L.idy
Grisel Hamilton supersedes Lad.v .Nina
Balfour, being of better color and sujn'-
rior all around. Othello won over all the
combined dark varieties; and Navy Blue,
in its class. Emily Eckford improves in
quallt.vand is a very useful dark lavender
for florists. Eckford's Countess of Cado-
gan and Lady Skelmersdale have quite a
number of weak points — not attractive
as to color and lack substance.

Sam Hauiiltou's prize, for vase of fifty

August 5, 1M99.

The F=lorists' Exchhngb.

773

sweet ])oas in two harmonizing colors,
was won by Mrs. M. J.eali.v, varieties.
Navy nine with white, in a claintv vase
matching the color scheme of the blue
pea. Mrs. M. Leahy anfJ Miss Leahy are
sweet pea e.xperts in the same class as
Chas. Larrowe, and competition is spir-
ited all aronnd.

Both the (dhocton and A voca exhibi-
tions are, in toto, sw^eet pea congresses
where matters relative are suciallv and
gravely discussed as anv other national
Issue.

Grove V. Rawson.

Sweet Pea Show at Hartford, Conn.

The e.xliihition of sweet peas and other
Summer blooming flowers nniler the
auspices of the Connecticut Horticultural
Society, opened Tuesday last for two
days. The display was verv good con-
sidering the unfavorable season. The
city nurseries at EUzaheth Park, under
charge of Jos. Vidbourne, niadetheir first
pnblic exhibilion, filling the center table
of the hall. Their exhibit was line. It
included many varieties of caunas, which
embraced some of the best blooms ever
seen in tlie city. The Rev. W. T. Hutch-
ins, of Indian Orchard, Mat^s., was una-
ble to be present, but sent forty-five speci-
mens of blooms, which included all the
best known varieties. The table was
ver3- attractive.

Mrs. Julius Kopperberg, of West Sims-
bury, had the credit of showing the
most perfect flowers, and in the competi-
tion for Burpee's prizes easily took first.
Atuong her best varieties were Royal
Rose, l!nrj)ee's Countess and Stanley.
t)ther varieties exhibited were Jlrs.
Joseph Chamberlain, Captain of tiielilues,
Prince of Wales and the (Jiay Friars.

Exhibitors of flowers other than sweet
peas, included W. B. May, who showed a
tub of five varieties of native and .African
pond lilies; C. M. Rogers. Chas. G.Stone,
with varieties of old-fashioned flowers:
Edw. McDermott and Mrs. Wendell Sell-
ger, Mr. May and W. G. Henderson
showed a table of Summer vegetables.

Tuesday evening the Rev. Magee Pratt
gave an ad<lress on tlie sweet pea, its
culture and the present diflitulties in the
way of jiroducing the flower. Mr. Pratt
said sweet pea growers this year had
been greatly disappointed in tlie (|ualitv
of the bloom, the lack of vigor of the
Iilants and their slow and unsatisfactorv
growth. W. Pratt has satisfied himself
that the reason for this is that the .seed
of the sweet pea from which Eastern
markets are supplied is grown in Cali-
fornia, in a warm climate and in a short
season. The j>ea is a cold blooded plant
and needs to grow in a climate cool and
moist to give it its best development.
KuKhind and Ireland are undoubtedly
the best countries in which to grow the
seed of the sweet pea, but English grown
seed reproduced in California for a series
of years will deteriorate and the jilants
will not be thrifty. Mr. Pratt instanced
the Mrs. Gladstone sweet jiea, which
seven ye.'iTs ago was a Splendid growing
pe.i witli stems very long and each stem
bearing live blooms. Since tlie seed has
been grown in California the Mrs. Glad-
stone had deteriorated until it now has
only two blooms on a short stem. He
snggesti'd that sweet pea seed should be
grown for the Easteru market in Xcw
Hampshire, or Maine, in locations that
were favorable for growth in Spring,
bloom iu Summer and seed in Autumn.

J. F. c.

Sweet Peas in Jadoo.

Re. Sweet Pea Sliow, Coliocton, N'. Y.,
Charles Larrowe wires " thirteen first
and twelve second prizes out of twenty
classes grown in Jadoo. All the collec-
tions Jadoo."

Chas. Larrowe won Eckford Cup at
Springfield; flowers grown in Jadoo
watered with Jadoo liquid.

The American Jauoo Co.

Among the Mag'azines.

In the ,\ugust Forum, Hon. Thomas
S. Harrison, United States agent and
consul-general in Egypt, pays a high tri-
bute to Lord Cromer's administration in
Egypt; Prof. Edwin H. Hall, of Har-
vard, shows what liquid air cannot do;
Prof. Mary Roberts Smith writes of "Do-
mestic Service; the Responsibility of Em-
ployers;" Mr. Leopold Gmelin'gives a
(jerman's views of American architec-
ture ; Prof. Roland P. Falkner asks
" Hav(^ We SuHicient Gold in Circula-
tion?" and Mr. Lawrence J. Burpee dis-
cusses "Recent Canadian Fiction."

BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS.

Carnations.— Aside from keeping the
soil ojien and free from weeds there is but
little to be done in the held. Varieties
differ much in tlieir habits, some will
make a good growth all throngli the
Summer while others grow scarcely any
until the nights have begun to be nioder-
ately cool. If one has a variety that
makes a fair stocky plant by theniiddle
of this month it would be "advisable to
plant a bench of them in the greenhouse,
selecting the most forward plants for the
purpose. These would give a crop of
flowers at a time when carnations will
be very scarce and fetching a good price.

Bulhr.— When the Bermuda lily bulbs
arrive give them careful attention at
once. Do not let them lie around in the
boxes one minute longer than is neces-
sary, as by the time they are received
they have been packed in air-tight cases

Winter sales; while of the new varieties
yon are trying it will enable you to
doubly increase your stock as another
lot of cuttings can be taken before frost
ajipears.

THE MEN WE MEET.

^y cull a tunn remarkaulo wliu becumes a true
workman in this vineyard of the Highest. Be
his work that of palace-buildlDg and kingdom-
founding, or only of delving and ditcbmg, to
me it is no matter— or next to none. All
human work is transitory, email la itself. • •
Only the worker thereof, and the spirit that
dwelt in blm is sigaiflcant.— Carlylx.

NO. 48— JAMES STUART WILSON.

The subject of our sketch this week is
by birth an Illinoisan. having been born

JAMES STUART WILSON.

long enough for tlieir welfare. From the
a]j]ie,irance of the Bermuda bulbs thus
far seen we think that better results will
be obtained this year.'than were noticed
last year, as the bulbs seem Hrmer'and
of a better color. Pot up the bulbs when
received. If any manure is used in the
soil let it be thoroughly decaved, other-
wise they art better without it. Give
some drainage and pot flrmlv, watering
thoroughly. After potting" the bulbs
should be placed in somecool.dark place.
This can be secured either by covering
them outdoors or by putting them in one
end of the shed, darkening the windows.

Freesia Bulbs are large and strong
this year and some of these should be
grown as pot plants. Four or five bulbs
in a -l-inch pot, when tied straight, make
a very salable plant when in flower.
Pot the bulbs now and after a good
watering put them under a bench in the
greenhouse; keep the light away from
them until growth appears, then set
them on a shelf near the glass in a cool
house. Ho not try to force them much,
especially in the early stages of their
growth.

If Any Smilax Beds are yet to be
planted the work should be pushed
through as soon as possible. Do not de-
lay if you would have good strings the
coming season.

PRiMiii.As.— Go over the batch, pick out
the most forward ones and pot them
along. There are generally a few custom-
ers seeking primroses as soon as leaves
begin to fall, and you might as well have
a few plants ready for them.

This Wkek is a good time to take a
good batch of geranium cuttings. Tliese
rooted now will make the best plants for

.March u:'., 1m;;!. in Waukegan. His par-
ents were Scotch folks and moved to
Missouri, in the vicinity of St. Ltuiis,
when James was but two or three years
old. Here he received a common hi-hool
education. His father enlisted during the
War of the Rebellion, death claiming him
some twenty-five years ago. Mr. Wilson
was brought up on a farm until his fif-
teenth year, when he went with his uncle,
Charles C'onnon (one of the oldest of St.
Louis llorists, who is stillinthe lianiess),
where he remained until he attained the
age of twenty. In company with a
brother he essayed tlie florist business
under the firm name of Wilson Bros., on
Olive street, building greenhouses at
Gratiot Station. This venture was not
exactly to his liking (possibly youth had
something to do with this condition) so
he sold out his interest and tried mining
for a year. As he himself says, however,
he soon found that nobusincss fitted him
so well as that of a florist. In ]H!i2he
arrived in Chicago and engaged witli J.
C. Vaughan, first as citysahsman for ;i
year, and then as sole manager of the
greenhouse establishment at Western
Springs, where he now is.

Jimm.y is a good all-round grower of
plants, especially of the class and style
demanded by a big catalogue trade. The
wants of a business like that of Air.
Vaughan needs something more than 'i
meregrowerof plants; the burning (pies-
tion is the production and discriminative
selection of such plants as tlie people de-
sire and will buy, and the preparation of
these in such quantities as can lie dis-
posed of without leaviugeither too great
a surjilns or a shortage. Besides, the
establishment at Western Springs calls
for good executive ability in managing
help, for iu the busy shipping season be-

tween 40 and 50 men areemployed,inoBt
of whom must be skilled iu one or other
of the departments of plant growing or
packing.

The greenhouses number 20 with
about .">(), (KJO feet of glass, are well built
and conveniently arranged with a wide
central work room and office, and very
large cool cellars for Winter storage pur-
fioses, as a vast trade in dormant roses,
slirubs and other stock is part of the
business. 'I he grounds embrace some 40
acres of land, planted now largely in
great blocks— cannas, 10 acres, dahli"as 7
acres, etc. The latter Mr. Wilson says is
a plant for which the past few years
have seen a greatly increased demand, the
past Spring extraordinarily so. Gladio-
li in quantities, hardy herbaceous
phloxes (also an excellent seller), besides
quantities of other things needing similar
Summer treatment, are raised.

Mr. Wilson makes it a rule to propa-
gate from the very best material. He
likes to get his rose stock planted in the
houses not later than the first of July.
When these have a sutHcienc.v of good
wood, propagation begins, say by the
middle of November and ends about
when the room is wanted forother stock.
Chrysanthemums have for years been a
very important factor here and great
pains are taken to propagate only from
the best growth obtainable. Stock plants
are grown especially for that purpose;
first in cold frames, then a central bench
is devoted exclusively to them in one of
the best houses all Winter, in order to
obtain the cuttings. Propagation begins
about December 1. The demand has been
for over 40,000 plants ( not rooted cut-
tings) this J ear. The number of prizes
awarded to Vaughan's greenhouses for
chrysanthemums exhibited at the flower
shows hfld in Chicago is legion. For the
coming Fall show, there is, as usual, an
excellent lot of plants growing iu various
shapes. It is the custom here to place
such plants out-of-doors in Summer,
under awnings covered with burlap.
This alone saved thestock last year from
the terrific hail storm. There are also
G,00o fine plants to set out at once in
benches, to select from, for the Vcirious
shows. For large exhibition plants Mr.
Wilson believes in the frequent shifting-
method. The same is the case with zonal
geraniums, which are always a feature
at the Chicago shows. The stock now is
remarkably busliy and awaiting its final
shift into 14-incli (red ) pots just received.
J. C. Vaughan's name is. as is well
known, closely associated with the im-
Iirovementof thecanna. The sales of these
plants this year were excellent, reaching
some 200,000. Thereisnow a field plant-
ed with 28,000 which Mr. Wilson says
should give 300,000 for 1899. Theirim-
ports from Europe of h. p. dormant rose
stock reach 35,000; besides growing half
that number of American aiid ow-n root
stock. Sales of Ampelopsis Veitchii
(mostly imported) are enormous. Gera-
niums sold this Spring better than ever
before. Heaths for Easter trade are
looming up here also, a large and excel-
lent stock being plunged iu an open
frame covered on top and sides, half way
down, with burlap. Roses for the same
purpose are likewise an important fea-
ture, chiefly the Rambler and h. p. class,
inclu(liiig('ornet,a particularly good kind
for the imrjiiise. These are but a few of
the principal things grown here.

In 1885 Mr. Wilson married Lonella
May, a native of Cincinnati, (). They
have two sons and two daughters, the
eldest 13, and youngest 7 years old.

He is a member of the S. A.F., the
Horticultural Society of Cliicago, the
Chicago Florists' (;iub, being captain of
the latter's bowling team, and head of
the Camp of Woodmen in his locality, be-
sides holding the office ot alderman of his
village. EiiGAR Sanders.

CATALOGUES RECEIVED.

Herb & Wdlle, Naples, Italy. — General
Catalogue of Bulbs, Orchids, Flower Seeds,
etc.

Wm. J. HE99KB, Plattsraoulh, Neh.— Whole-
sale Price List of Palms and other Decorative
Plants.

New York Market Gardeners' Associa-
tion, New York.— Wholeeale Price List of
Pansy and other Seeds.

Wilfred A. Bhotherton, Rochester, Mich'
— Catalogue of Michigan Wild flowers. Bulbs,
Tubers and other plants.

J. D. Carmodt. Evansville, Ind Something

About Heating With Water, and All About
Carmody's Sectional Boilers.

SiEBRECHT & Son, New Rochelle, N. T.—
Illustrated Descriptive Catalogue of New,
Rare and Beautiful Plants.

774

The Florists' Exchange.

(12G) StoppiDg Stevia.— The last
stopping of stevia sliould be done not
later than August 15.

(127) Sweet Williams.— Sweet Wil-
liams can be transplanted after they are
through tlowering, and when Winter
arrives a mulcli of half rotten stable
manure or a covering of leiives will pro
tect them through the cold weather. If
the plants referred to are seedlings, how-
ever, it will be best to plant in a cold
Irame and transplant to the open ground
next Spring.

(12S) Dodder. — The parasite you send
is a species of dodder sometimes called
"gold thread," because of the color and
fineness of the slender stems. The seed
germinates in the soil and the stems
afterward become attached to the plant
the dodder feeds upon. The dodders are
quite destructive to clover, flax, hemp,
tobacco and other crop plants. Be watch-
ful not to sow dodder seed as foul stuff
in commercial seeds. — B. D. HaLbted

(120) Snails and Ants. — To rid car-
nations of snails keep the soil covered
with newly slacked lime, .\long the
edges of the bench place pieces of pota-
toes that have been hollowed out. The
snails will crawl into them and they can
be collected and destroyed. Looking
over the plants at night and picking
off the snails by hand is also an excellent
method. We would advise trying both.
Locate the nests of the ants and pour
boiling water in them.

(130) How to Build an Ice Box for
Flowers. — Should the cold air descend
direct in the flower room from the ice
chamber, or should it go down behind
the inner boarding and enter the flower
room at the floor? What should be the
size of the ice chamber to keep the flower
room at 45 degrees in the warmest
weather. The flower room is 8x10x6
feet. How much ice shoukl it require to
keep it at that temperature {■4.5)? Is it
correct to keep an ice box for flowers as
dr.y as possible? — Sl'Bschibek.

(131) Rose Leaves Turning Brown —

S. Bros. — Tlie probable cause of the roses
shedding their leaves and having so much
mildew on them is syringing too late in
the day and keeping the house closed at
night. The first thing to be done is to
kill the mildew. Thiscanbeaccomplished
by dusting the foliage with sulphur. Put
it on in the morning and keep the house
closed for a few hours, then open the
ventilators graduall.v and leave them
partly open all night. Next morning
syringe tlie plautsclean and apply a fresh
dusting of the sulphur; let it stay on a
couple of days and give plenty of air both
day and night. Afterward syringe in the
earl.v part of the day so as to insure the
foliage being dry before evening. Water
the bed only when it becomes dry. Leave
air on every night to allow the moisture
to escape insteail of aei-umulating on the
leaves. Do not give liquid manure while
the plants are young, and should mildew
reappear apply sulphur at onee. Alter
firing has commenced this trouble is
easil.v prevented by painting the pipes
with the sulphur providing the leaves
are not kept too tender through a lack
of ventilation.

(132) Greenhouse Heating. — How
many lines of li/i-iuch pijie would I re-
quire to keep a house at 40 degrees,
using hot water in the coldest weather;
house is 110 feet long and 15 feet wide.
Would a 114-inch coil boiler heat it or
would that size flow tie too small? Will
it work to run the pipes so as to make a
flow on one side and return on the other,
or flow and returns on each side? Should
1 connect the expansion tank on the
boiler, or on one of the returns at the
further end of the house, one end being
higlier than the other. The tank will
have to be at tlie farthestend,that being
the highest point.— M.

— If l',4-inch pipe is used both for boiler
and piping it will be desirable to use a
clo.><i'd .^yslcrn under pressure. Three 1%-
incli lliiw |]i]ies and six 1 ',4 inch returns
would Kiilliie to furnish a temjierature of
40 degrees if tlie house is well built. For

a house of this length rather more satis-
factory results can be obtained with two
2-inch flow pipes and either four 2-iuch
or five IVlj-inch returns, although three
11/0-inch flows and five HA-iiich returns
would answer with an ojien system if
the Hows areelevated. When small pipes
are used it is seldom advisable to have
them run around the house. There should
be about 2'A square feet of grate surface,
say 10 X 24 inches, and thirty li/i> inch
pipes, 4 feet long, will supply the heating
surface in the boiler. These can be
arranged in five coils of six pipes each.
With a closed system IVi-inch pipe may
be used for the coil, thirty-Hve lengths of
4 feet being re(|uired. The ieailers should
be 2-inch for IVi-inch flow pipes and 2Vi-
inch it 2-inch flowsare used. The expan-
sion tank may be at any part of the sys-
tem, but as a rule it Is most convenient
to have it near the boiler, as, even though
the How pipes rise, an air valve or relief
pipe will be all that is required at tlie
highest point. With overhead flows there
will seldom be any difhcuity in running
the Hows down hill, and attaching the
tank to the highest point.— L. R. Taft.

How many lines of li/j-inch pipe will
I need to heat a carnation house 2:i feet
wide, even span, and llVu feet to the
ridge, with steam, where the outside
temperature is sometimes 30 degrees be-
low zero; also how to arrange pipes
next to wall with the walls all round
without having main pipe through the
top of the house. What size main pipes
will be reiiuired tor a house 85 feet long?
— H. S.

— If there is no glass in the side walls
and the distance from plate to ridge is
not more than 14 feet, ten lines of IMj-
iuch pipe should besuffleient to maintain
50 degrees in a well built house. Five of
the pipes can be placed on each wall, in
coils, with the upper one as a feed pipe to
the others. I should prefer to place four of
the pipes on each wall, and Ciirry the
steam to the farther end of the house in
a 2-incli pipe, placed aiiout two feet be-
low the lidge.— L. R. Taft.

OBITUARY.

E. H. Hunt.

Elislia Hubbard Hunt, the well-known
wholesale florist and seedsman, of Chi-
cago, died at his home in Park Ilidge, 111.,
July 25. His remains were taken to
Sunderland, Mass., his old home, for
interment.

Mr. Hunt had been a sufferer from pul-
monary trouble for the past two years,
spending much of that time in New
Mexico and Colorado, in hopes of relief.
Returning home two weeks ago, with as
was supposed favorable symptoms, he
passed away rather suddenly in the very
prime of life.

The deceased was born in Loda, III.,
.lanuary .5, 1858, but when (piite young
was taken to Sunderland. Mass., by his
parents, where he waseducated. finishing
with a courseat the Massachusi'tis Agri-
cultural College at Amherst. In 1 s 1 7 lie
came to Chicago, to Miller & Hunt, and
in 1882 engaged with J. ('. Vaughan,
then at 42 La Salle street, taking charge
of the wholesale cut flower department;
later, he was in the seed department and
here he soon became well known to every
florist in the cit.v. In 1888 he purchased
J. C. Vaughan's cut flower department,
the fir^t started in tliis cit,\-, afterwards
adding seeds aiifi linrists" sii|ii)lifs gener-
ally, which business lie continuiMl success-
fully to the day of his death. He leaves
a \vidow and stei^soii, C. M. Dickinson,
who will continue the business as hereto-
fore.

Mr. Hunt was of a quiet, reserved dis-
position, thoroughly honest in all his
dealings, and was much respected by all
who knew him. In the early days of the
Exi'iiANGic lie acted as our Chicago corie-
Hpondent, and our own relations with
liim were of the most pleasant character.

William MacmlUan.

William Macmillan, suiierintendent of
the F.ssex County (N. J.) Parks, died at
his home in Newark on Monday last,
July 31, of paralytic stroke, aged sixty-
three years. Mr. Macmillan belonged to
a family of gardeners. He was born at
Inverness, Scotland, and fort.y-seven
years ago he came to this country with
his father who became gardener to IjO-
Avell Mason, at Orange, N. J., and whom

William succeeded at the Mason estate.
His mother died at Orange only a few
vears ago in her eiglity-fourth year. The
deceased, always a close observer and
student of nature, received the training
to flt him for tlie high positions lie .ifter-
ward fllled upon private estairs, first
upon the grounds of Lowell .\lasnn and
Wm. Hecksher, and afterward at
Throgg's Neck and Tubby Hook, Long
Island, and upon the Hudson river at
Washington Heights, also by extensive
traveling in thiscontinentand in Europe.
In 1871 he received the appointment of
superintendent of the Public Parks of
Buffalo, then in their inception, and the
development of these at the present time
is due to his indefatigable labor and
genius. He wasconuected with the Pub-
lic Parks in Buffalo for twenty-seven
years when by an act of the legislatui-r
the parks were brought into politics and
appointments made elective, where be-
fore the position of superintendent had
been appointive, and Mr. Macmillan re-
fused to be a party to this .system. In
this the public press supported him; the
fight was a protracted one but ended in
the triumph of the machine. It was at
this time that the Essex County Parks
were under way and Mr. F. L. Olmsted,
who was acquainted with Mr. Macniil-
lan's abilities, urged upon the commis-
sion the importance of .securing his ser-
vices. He accepted the position, sacrific-
ing the offer of Prospect Park, Brooklyn,
at a better salary uponthesamegrounds
as he had maintained at Buffalo — that
public parks should be kept out of poli-
tics, Essex County having that advan-
tage over Brocjklyn.

Mr. Macmillan's last public appearance
in Orange was before the New Jersey
Floricultural Society — the occasion of liis
reading a paper on " Tree Planting," ex-
tensively noticed by the public press at
the time.

Mr. Macmillan was an advocate of the
natural system of park and landscape
gardening, and by his writings and ex-
ample aided largely in the suppression
of the grotesque" carpet bedding," which
assmneil someimportancein this country
in \-ears gone by. His essays rc-id licl'ore
the S. A. F., at" Buffalo, in 18X0, and at
the World's Horticultural Congress, in
1803, portray very clearly his opinions
in this respect.

He I' aves a widow and two married
daughters. The funeral services were
held at his late residence Wednesda.v even-
ing; the remains were taken to Buffalo
for interment. The floral tributes were
iiunierous and handsome.

Pittsburg:.

Trade Report.

The past week was the first dull
one this Summer; very little has been
going on, with pient.y of stock going to
waste. Sweet peas and asters are very
abundant and of good quality, the latter
selling at $1.50 per 100 for choice stock.

C. T. Siebert had a very narrow escape
while out driving last week with his
faniil.v. The hor^e took a plunge just as
he liad gotten his family safely from the
rig and ran off over an embankment of
25 feet smashing the vehicle to pieces,
finally landing in Highland Park where
it was captured.

Wm. R. Smith, Superintendent of the
United States Botanical Gardens, at
Washington, spent a few days in this
city, the guest of Superintendent Win.
Falconer, of Schenley Park, .\fter.visiting
the conservatories Mr. Smith said that
Pittsburg should be proud of possessing
one of the must maguiUcent conservato-
ries in America. The collection of plants
contained therein is the most complete
he had seen and reflects much credit upon
the erticiency of Superintendent Falconer.

W. F. Kasting, of Buffalo, spent several
days in the city. E. C. E.

St. Louis.

Business conditions continue about the
same as last reported Wholesale and
retail men alike report nothing doing.
Pii^ity of asters and tuberoses are in
stock. White roses are somewhat scarce.

Convention and bowling mattei-s are
just now uppermost in the minds of the
craft here. We wish to notify all florists
who will go to Detroit, to" attend the
Club meeting on Thursday, August 10.
Full arrangements will then be made in
the matter of routes, cost, etc. The elec-
tion of officers will also occur.

Notes.

A. Schuerman. of Schuerman Floral
Co., has gone to I>hiladelphia to deco-
rate for the fj. A. R.

Jordan Floral Co. closed its doors for
good on July 31. CCS.

Boston.

The Market.

Tliere is very little going on about ,,
town just now. The wholesalers are !
shipping a little now and then to the
various Summer resorts, beaches and ;
mountains, and the retailers meet with
a little funeral work once in a while or ,
orders to send to the various steamers
leaving Boston.

This last named branch of the retail ;
trade calls for choice flowers of good
quality, whicli are iMnv vei'y scarce, except
for wliite roses, and coloris wliatis want-
ed. Thei-e are a few good lieauty receiv-
ed dailv; but the supply is limited. They
make i|2 to .f 2.50 a dozen, wnile a very
few select ones are held at $3; the smaller
grades selling at from if 1 to $5 or $6 a
100. and are very plentiful. Kaiseriu and
Carnot are received of ver.v good quality
and do fairly well; cheap grades of these
and Bride and Bridesmaid, are also plen-
tiful and move slowl.v.

Carnations, field-grown, arein fair sup-
ply and tlie Howers are very good on an
average, but tlie stems are short. White
and Daybreak continue scarce; good
ones do" very well, making $1.50 a 100
for best quality.

This week saw a big increase in the
supply of asters and prices have dropped;
$1 will buy 100 of the best white or col-
ored, and good ones can be obtained for
75c. Gladiolus are becoming plentiful
and make 75c. a dozen spikes. Sweet
peas are in fairsupply, also other season-
able Howers.

Jottiugs,

Quite a few have signified their in-
tention of attending the convention this
year.

AntoineLeuthy, of Roslindale, has just
returned from a business trip .South,
having visited New York, Pennsylvania
and other States, going as far South as
Charleston, S. C. Mr. Leuthy associated
jileasure. of course, with business and
enjnyeil himself thoroughly.

Saturday was prize day for perennial
phloxes and antirrhinums, at Horticul-
tural Hall, and a very good display of
the former was made, though their
quality was hardly up to the mark,
owing, 110 doubt, to the drought. Col-
lections were shown by W. N.Craig, who
won flrst prize, also by Geo. Hollis, sec-
ond: Mrs. John L. Gardner and Rea
Bros. A very handsome variety in Mr.
Craig's collection was a light purple with
a white stripe named Amphitr.von. Rea
Bros, showed a novel shade in phloxes
in La Mahdi, a deep purple colored va-
riet.y. The antirrhinums were not as
fine as they have been shown here, and
the judges were unable to Hud any
worthy of a first prize. Kdward J. Mit-
ton and Mrs. John Jeffries had collections
of fairly good (piality and were awarded
second and third prizes resiiectively.
Geo. McWllliam, gardener to Geo. .Mars-
ton Whitin, made a very interesting dis-
play of seedling dipladenias, tlie growing
of which has made a reputation for Mr.
McWilliam tlirough tliis sei-tion. Among
the varieties staged on Saturday was
Mrs. Geo. .\1, Whitin of a deep rose color
tinged with white and Miss Lois M.
Whitin, a delicate pink shade with a
deeper colored throat. For this variety
a bronze medal was awarded by the
judges, while the former variety received
a silver medal and an Appleton silver
medal. Mr. McWilliam also showed the
more commonly cultivated varieties
Brearleyana, amabilis and profusa, in
comparison with which the seedlings
showed a great improvement in size and
variety of colors. A flue orchid for which
a silver medal was awarded was a spike
of Cattle.va Hardyana, with four flowers
sent b.v Andrew Grierson, gardener to
Hicks-Arnold, R.ve, N. Y. E. C. Lewis
showed a collection of named varieties of
sweet pe.is, and W. N.Craig one of named
canii,-is, sweet peas and phlo.xes. Mrs.
E. .\1. Gill staged a pretty dish of alia- !
iiianda.s :iiid a. collection of phloxes, with
one containing poppies, fuchsias, mari-
golds, etc. F. J. N.

Tbe Cood StronsT Kind,

OOo. I»©r 100 l"fc>s.

BALES WEIGH 500 LBS.

H. A. BTOOTHorr & Co., 154-156 W. 27th St., N. T. city
BCentlon the Flortotfl' Kxohan^ wh«D wrltlDg.

AURIlst r., 1M99.

THe F=LORiSTS' Exchange,

776

Chicago. — The last of the second series
of the tournament games callfd out a
round dozen of players at Anson's, with
thefolhiwing scores. Out of the eight
G. L. (irant, 1'. J. Hauswirth, George
Abinius, .J<ihn Degnau, George Stollery,
James Wilson and t'.VV. McKellar will be
selected to do battle for the Chicago
Club.

12 3 4

O. Stollery 1.59 164 2U5

F.Stollery 2U7 l-W 162

Asmus 173 194 2ia 116

Degnan 144 144 169 155

Wiuteisori 156 147 119 178

Hauswirth 143 173 139 126

Baluff 157 1(J9 13H 171

McKellar 11(1 147 126 1U7

Wilson 117 116 13)

Hunt HI) 124 122

Krietling 97 118 127 113

Barker 84 119 lul

Ess.

Following are the results of 24 prize
handicap games. Though fifteen mem-
bers took part only sLx played the
recpiisite number of games (l(i) to be
considered. The scores of these six were
as follows :

Games. Total. Av.

18 2,726 161

18 2,635 146

....24 3,283 136

.... 18 2,3:7 129

20 2.634 126

F.Stollery

(j. Stollery

John DejinaD

P. J. Hauswirth.
A. HeoUerson.,

C. Hunt 21

2,559

121

As it happened, the handicaps did not
affect the result, the two Stollery boys
having a walk away without the handi-
caps. F. Stollery takes first prize, a .f .^
umbrella, and G. Stollery the second
prize, a f 2.50 pair of bowling siioes.

G. L. GnANT.Ijcorer.

New York.— If the leaders along the
regular lines of the florist trade are pre-
paring for the convention with as much
vim and <letermination as the bowling
element of New York is, we may look for
one of the liveliest conventions this year
that has ever been held. Under the cap-
taincy of P. O'Mara the bowling club
has assumed new life, and now that the
time draws near when a team has to be
selected to compete against the crack
players of the craft at Detroit, much
enthusiasm is aroused at each weekly
meeting. On Monday last two neigh-
boring clubs were invited to the alleys
for a three-handed game and.incidentalfy,
we presume, to see just what sort of
form the New York boys were in. The
clubs invited were the Flatbush boys
and the New York Gardeners. As the
gardeners were late in arriving, I'Matbush
and New Y'ork had a set-to between
themselves as a preliminary; and New
Y'ork was victorious by 2:i-i pins. By
the time this was finished several gar-
deners had reached the alleys, and by
ringing in an outsider the three teams
were made up and the match com-
menced. New Y'ork was again the win-
ning team, beating Flatbush by 40 pins,
while the Gardeners were 5tt pins behind
Flatbush. The individual scores are as
follows :

NEW YORK.

12 3

T. Koehrs 197 149 124

P.O'Mara 151) 165 180

F.Traeudly 16i 135

H.A. Bunyard 13U 128 113

J. W. Withers 132

N. Butterbach 129

J. I. Doulan 150

W. Plumb 143 129

J.N.May .. 169

FLATBUSH.

Mellls 174 169 1(J5

Schmutz 161 103 127

Kiley 115 144 146

Zeller 164 139 105

Kaynor 118 104 161

Wocker 149 111

P. Dailledouze 119 70

E. DailledouzB 130 133 107

NEW YORK GARDENERS.

I 2 a

Butterbach 131

Bartholomae 136

Withers 116

Donlan 102

Atkins 148

Flatbush, N. Y. — A match game was
to have been played Thursday night be-
tween our team and teams from New
York and the Gardener's Society, but the
strangers did not materialize in sulficient
numbers. I'riendly games were rolled
with undernoted results. During the
evening D. Y. Mellis in a neat speech
handed over to I']ugene Dailledouze a
regul.ition ball, which had been donated
by W. A I'rosser as a trophy to be won
by party making the highest average dur-
ing July. Mr. Dailledouze's average was
IT'.i, the highest ever madeon our alleys.
The winner made a suitable acknowl-
eagment, and was loudly applauded. A
challenge will be sent to New Yorkers to
try conclusions Thursday niglit next.

FI^ATBUSn.

12 3

Riley 146 143 165

Scbmutz 143 137 128

A. Zeller 146 16t 189

Mellis 165 147 140

E. Dailledouze 197 22i

Woerner 125 99 109

Wocker .. 96

Withers 114 1U2 124

Bariholemae 118 130 92

DoDlan HI 113 9i

Traendly 115 130 99

Wallace .. 121

Loebeu .. 120

Proeser 102 173 124

Manda 131 144 152

Schwalbaeh .. 131

liutterHeld .. 119

Philaileli>hia Florists' Bowling Club
score for July 31, 18'JO, was as under.

1 2 3 Total.

Westcott 167 146 110 423

Brown 187 177 153 6l7

Walker 102 121 127 360

Kieule 131 134 129 ij9t

Baker 138 113 96 847

Total 2u31

12 3 Total.

Habermobl 144 131 139 414

Moss 122 140 130 392

Anderson 119 133 162 414

Kitt 129 120 142 391

Ulbson 127 111 »u5 343

Total 1954

This was the last of four matches to
decide who should be on the Detroit
team. The members finishing thecontest
as follow ; Brown, Westcott, Moss, An-
derson, Habermehl, Walker, Kieule, Kift
in the order named. The team will be
selected from these, the other two being
substitutes.

BOWLING AVERAOES FOB JUI,Y.

Games. Total. Av.

Hamilton 46 7,547 164

Johnson 51 7,997 16641

Brown 33 4,9o2 160 32

Anderson 13 1,867 145

Moss 64 7,800 144.24

Starr 38 5,457 143.23

Craig, U 12 1,727 H3 11

WalKer 33 4.711 14225

Westcott 44 6,128 139 12

Rust 40 6,512 13732

Archer 23 8,110 135.05

Habermehl 24 3,225 134 09

Kieule 16 2,137 133.09

Bell 11 1,468 133.115

Baker 70 9,3u0 132.60

Kitt 33 4,348 131.25

Watsou 32 4,166 130.06

McLean 12 1,639 128.03

Harris 10 1,278 127.08

Lamb 11 1,326 12J.06

The highest game last week was
Hamilton, 2:18. This is the record game
for the alleys. The previous record was
232 b.v the same player. Unfortunately,
Hamilton is an associate member and
cannot be used in the Detroit contest.

Last week finished the contest for a
fine meerschaum pipe offered l)y the
house committee, for the highest score
each week, when four or more were
bowling, the pipe to go to the member
wiuning it oftenest In thirteen weeks. It
was won by (Jeo. Moss with four wins.

The scores were: Moss, 207; Westcott,
I'M; Brown, 212: Brown, 1.S2; Moss,
lil3; Brown, 214 ; Moss, 212; Ilu8t,211;
Moss, 203; Hamilton, 232; Walker, ISO;
Walker, 188; Hamilton, 217.

St. Louis Florists' Bowling Club scores
on July 31 were as follows :

12 3 4

Beneke HI 13) 138 130

Keuhn 132 121 165 156

Sanders 163 169 134

Young 180 100

Schray 132 169 113

Guy 109 136 131

Fillmore 161 113 133

Tesson 109 125 103

F. C Weher 120 117

F.H.Weber 134 129

Dr. Halstead 91 92 93

Minneapolis, Minn. — The following
are the scores of the 'l^win City Florists'
Bowling Club at the last meeting, on the
2,5 th ultimo.

12 3 4 5

E. Nagel 153 150 165 174 H8

J. Moason 167 140 146 197 130

Hoppy 149 160 136

Ed. Swahn 125 145 140 136 139

J. Hartmuu 140 l:)6 149 118 132

T.Lyons 114 140 \3i 162 120

Fred Bush.. 101 95 126

N.

Milwaukee. — At the regular meeting
of the Milwaukee Florists' Club, Friday
evening, July 28, the following scores
were made:

1 2 3

Pollworth 158 198 13?

HuDkel 160 126 128

Edlel'sen 104 176 124

Keitz 67 92 85

Klokuer 88 98 94

Holton 138 96 157

Kennedy 79 47 92

Zweifel 113 112 116

Mathers 119 106 103

Zimmer 73 105 9J

C.C. P.

Philadelphia.

Market News.

There is nothing of .special interest
to report as to cut flower business, as
outside f)f funeral work there is little
doing and most stores are now engaged
in renovating basket stands, etc.

Pennock Bros, are making some exten-
sive interior improvements, such as new
office, telephone box and new counters,
which, wiien tinished, will make their
store a very h.-urd.some one.

Leo .NlrsM'ii lijis found it necessary to
remove his wliojcsale florist business to
more commodious quarters and has the
past week located himself at northwest
corner of 13th and Filbert streets. Here
he has a large corner store, well suited
in every way for his trade. He has
just returned from a tour of his consign-
ors and expects tf» increase his business
very much this coming season.

Club Meeting:.

The meeting on Tuesday last was
fairly well attended. John C. Lewis, tlie
C'it.v Forester of this city, read a paper
on The Care of Trees on City Streets.
The paper was an excellent one and
many favorable comments were made.
Everything w^as explained in a clear, sim-
ple manner and all interested in this sub-
ject should read the paper over carefully.
It will appear in a fiituiv is.sue.

At the September infctiii;; .lohn Walker
will tell us about the l.siio convention.

A Severe Storm.

This section was visited bj' a very
severe thunderstorm on Wednesday after-
noon and evening. So far no reports of
hail have been heard of within the city
limits, but advices to hand Thursday
morning state that a very heavy hail-
storm visited riu'Kter ('oiilit,\-. Keniielt
.Square, the center of cnrii.-ilion grow-
ing, was struck liar<l. .Xndrt.-lils ,'lT'e yet
to hand. John Hancock's place, at Bur-
lington, N. J., was also badly damaged
by hail.

JottiD^s.

Bayersdorfer & Ckj. will next season
have a pair of horses in their delivery
wagon. A complete new turnout ha.s
recently' bi-cn jiurchased.

Hugh (lr;iliaiii is again confined to hi.s
bed. This is the third attack during the
present .Summer. From latest reports
he was slightly improved.

David Rust.

Toronto.

The drought continues here, and I can
assure your Ottawa correspondent we
would l)e glad to get a share of the rain
with them. In many places violets are
dying in the fields, and in most places
sweet peas are about dried up. Buses
coming in are still poor, there are jdenty
of cut flowers around to till all demands,
but generally of poor quality. There has
been a lively call for white.

The c-rirkct match last week Jietween
the Hoiti'-ultui-al Society and the Gar-
deners and I'lorists' Association was a
good game. 1 think all had an enjoyable
holiday. A good lunch was served to
which aljout thirty-five sat down. The
ground was in fine order and the day all
that could be desired. John Chaiuhers
was captain of the Gardeners' and Flo-
rists'Association team and Harry lAicas
of the Horticultural Society team. The
players on both sides have expressed the
opinion that we must have another
game this season. T. M.

m

Burlington, Vt.— A. J. Taylor has
opened a store at 1.S4 Main street.

Avon, Mass.— The greenhouse of Hiram
Blanchardhas been sold to Dooley Bros.,
of Randolph.

Covington, Kv.— John Weber, fonnerl.y
of the ( lilioii Hose House. Cincinnati, O.,
has eiiib;iiki-(l in .the florist business for
hiniself at Lewisburg.

Kings Highway, Bhooki.vn, L.I. — The
Gravesend Floral Company has passed
into the hands of H. Kde & A. R. Brown,
who are about to make e.xtensive altera-
tions and additions in that establish-
ment.

Firms who are Building;.

Attleboro, Mars. — Daniel Brown has
commenced work on a new greenhouse.

Champaign, III.— Thomas Franks is
remodeling and enlarging his greenhouse.

Beverly, Mass. — Benjaminj Larcom is
remodeling and improving Ids green-
house on Essex street.

Fort Dodge, Ia. — .John M. Kellen-
berger is formulating plants for tlie erec-
tion of two new greenliouses.

Hartford, Conn. — W. L. Andrews is
building a boiler house and improving
his facilities for Iiealing iiis greenhouses.

Someuville, N. .1.— J. H. Christie is
building seven more houses for carna-
tions and general stock, making eleven in
all. The range will be heated by two
steam boilers.

Melrose Highlands, Mass. — John
Walsh i: .Son are building two new green-
houses; one 110 X 2.'> feet for palms, the
other 12.5 x 20 feet tor carnations. The
firm anticipates opening, in the Fall, a
store in one of the neighboi'ing cities.

From flatB, fine stroat^ plants, 60 cte. per 100;
$4,00 per 1000.

J. C. SCHMIDT, • - Bristol, Pa.

Mpntlon the FlorlatB' E>xchange when wtUIiik.

IBsiipuiiSpieflgen

In boxes, about G inch cube; eai.-li will divide
into two or more; cut from them ]»el wider.
20 eiB. each; also 50 in 3 inch pels, 7 cts. each.

T. E. BARTRAM,

I.Al<JS»OWI>«E, - - PA.

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PRIMROSES

Dreer*s Strain of Cbinese
Primroses, out ot 3 incii pots,
flne plants, |4.U0a lUO.

Casli with Order.

M. E. & R. HOFFER, Mount Joy, Pa.

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Chrysanthemums

For Late Planting.

Very floe stock of recent propagation. Leading
standard sorts Including some of the newer varletlee.
fii.SO a 100 ; f20.l.)0 a UVU. 250 !it lOlX) rates. Our selection^

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich.

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Firsl-Glass (ose StoeK

I have left — 300 Brides, 3 in.
1000 Bridesmaids, 3 in.

Strong, well seasoned stock, which I
offer to the trade at

$5.00 per 100.

$60.00 " zooo.

•S.\MPLES SENT.-®f

A. W. SMITH, 339 Sixth Avenue,

PITTSBURG, PA.

' Mention the Florlau' ExctaaogA when writing.

X

776

CYCLAMENS, PRIMULAS, CINERARIAS

STRAIN SUPERB.

Cyclnineii Persicuiii Spleiidens Gic.. finest
strain In the world, m 4 true colors, ass'd from 2>fi In.
pots. fl.OO per IW ; 1.35.00 per 1000.

(iiinene Primrose (fringed foliage). In 6 colore,
mixed, from flats. $^.00 per 100 ; JIS 00 per lOUO.

Cineraria liyb. lYlax. fframlillora, granni-
florii uniia. pIcuiMHima, cteriilea. kerines-
iiiia naua, from flats, |;1.75 per 100; *15. 00 per 1000.

Satisfaction guaranteed.
PAIII.. niADER, East Stroudsbure, Pa.
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ALTERNANTHERAS

2H in. pols, strong, per 100, $2.00.

o e: fl. .^. XtO* I XT AC s

4 in. pots, in full bloom, per 100, $5.00.

C. OTTO SCH WABE, Florist

JEr^ItlNTOWKJ, PA.

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GERwi AMERICA

The ideal pot and bedding GERAJ^IUM,
exquisite, striking coloring; enormously
florlferouB; dwarf and strong In growth.

Orders booked now. Pbotos free.

HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa.

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BEGONIAS!

Assorted varieties, from 2 inch
pots, Bxtra Strong:.

CASH PLEASE.

EDWARD D. JtCKSON, Stamford, Conn.

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'SS"SOPPflBT

Finest Carnation Su_port
on the market.*^

- .—~~ i%.^_..4=5-=f- Testimonials from the
1 \\ largest carnation grow-

\ \ jL ersin tbe country. Send

in your order now for
August and September
uelivery.

18 in. size, $3.50 per 100;

$30 per IdOU. 24 in. size,

$4.00 per 100 ; $35 per 1000.

Liberal diecounts made

on large orders.

Gush with or<ier from
unknown parties.
Write lo

J&MES HOR&H a SON,

BRIDGEPORT, CONN.
Mention th^ Florlwtn' KxphangA when writing.

PeacoGR's New DaQlias

pAr lOflft^ Best New Varieties.
rOr lOyy Best Old Varieties.

Send for our new Illustrated Trade List before order-
ing elsewhere.

C^PEACOCK'S DAHLIAS always received highest
awards over all competitors. Forty-six first prizes
out of forty-nine entries during past four years—
an unequaled record.

Best New and Standard Carnations—

Beautifully Illustrated and accurately described In
our Trade List. Send for copy.

Surplus Stock of Mixed Dahlias—

At right price. Also Dahlias under color
l^-CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED.

. W. p. PEACOCK, - - Atco, N. J,

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PRIMROSE

Per 100
Chinese Primroses, single mixed, 2 inch

pots $3.00

Obconica Grandiilora, 2 inch pots 2.50

•* •' Rosea 3.00

Forbesii, " Baby," 2 inch pois 4.00

ASPARAGUS SPRENGER|2V|in^p°Jg:

PIMPRARIAQ - inch potp, September 1.
bincnnnino $3.00 per loo.

CARNATIONS Field-gruwn, $4.00 per lOO.

PAi4<\V <»FFn Benary's Non Plus Ultra.
TMnoi OCCU oz., $4.00, none better.

CASH WITH ORDER.

JOS. H. CUNNINGfltM, Delaware, Ohio.

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The F=lorists' Exchhngb.

OUR HEW WHITE CmHtTIOli

Standard Varieties nearly sold out.

See Exchange of July 22d tor Novelties.

H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md.

Mf>ntlnn tli(» FlnrlptB" li^TftlHnge when writing.

SOI-.I3 OXTT.

Field Plants in quantity ready in Sept.
Write for priceB and varieties. . . .

JOS. RENiRD, Unionville, Chester Co., Pa.

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seemiDg Garnaiion Plants

Now too larse to mail ; ejctras added to
cover expressage. Price $4 00 per 100.
Two sanaple plants by mall for 10 cents.
Try for the $50.00 Prize.

Imerican Rose Company, Washington, D. G.

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Is one of the BoHt on tbe Market.

Large flower, very strong stiff stem, stands erect.
Flower wben first open has a very delicate shade of
pink, when full open Is a perfect while. Is free from
rnst. lias One clove scent, We have tried It for three
years. Will put It on llie market the coming season.
It is the best white ciirnatiun we Imve ever grown.

LOGAN AVE.GREENHOUSES, Danville. 111.

WboleMalc Florii^ts.

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S P. Dorner & Sons Co. I

\ CARNATIONS :

LA FAYETTE, IND.

Mention the Florists' Eiohange when writing.
rff^n 1 \TIfTun First-class Assortment,

100 ; 4 in. pots, |8 HO per 100.
Geranium Dlars, stock plants, at $3.00 per doz.
AGERATIIM, dwarf hlue and white, 3 In. pote,

fine, at tS.OO ner 100.
FUCHSIAS, from 3« In. pots, at $5.00 per 100.
8EL.AGINELl,A, from 3 In. pots, at $6.00 per 100.
Cash with order, please.

JOHN RECK, Bridgeport. Conn.

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■ ■ s Df^W Dll^ll^ G Her Majesty, Sou V. de Sale, Gertrude, Laura
nMKL/T ~ll\IIVO Wilmer, 23^ inch pots, $4.00 per 100.

m » I ^> I ETC Campbell, Russian, California, Shoenbrun, Luxonne, Prin-
V I \J L C I 9 cess of Wales, $3.00 per 100; 2% inch plants.

THE COJtARP & JONES COMPAKY, "West Cro-ye, Pa.

RARY PRIMROSES!

strong, healthy stock, ready for i inch pots, 75 els. per doz.,
by mail ; $5 per 100, by express. Tmnsplanted stock, 83 per lUO.

CHINESE PRIMROSE SS£S

Cash with order. E. FRYER, BerHman St, & New Lots Ave. Bklyn, N.Y.

Mention the FlorlatB' Exchange when writing.

HOW TO GROW CHRYSANTHEMUMS

82 pages, well illustrated. A practical compilation of matter contributed by many of the
leading experts of the day. By far the best work on this subject ever written. It contains
instructions for each month in the year, also chapters on Training, Diseases, Seed Saving, etc.

03SrL"X' 25 CE^STTS.
Published by AMERICAN QARDENINQ, 133 Liberty Street, New York.

Mention th^ Florlwta' KTchangi* whon writing

PRIMROSES NOW READY

Per 100

Primula Chinese alba, 2!4 in $3.00

*' " rubra, 'Z\^ in 2.00

" " Fernleaf, mixed, 2J-4 in.. 2.00

" " Mixed, 2^10 3.00

" Japonicaalba, 2!4 in 3.00

" Floribunda, yellow, 2^ in 2.00

'* Auricula, mixed, 2J4 in 3.50

Cinerarias, Hybrid, mixed, 214 in

Petunias, double fring'ed, mixed, 2^111.

ruffled, " 3!4in.

fleraniums, 20 varieties, mixed, 2J4 in. . .

Fuchsias, 10 \arietie8. mixed, 2J4 in

Hydrangeas, mixed, 214 in

Per 100

Asparagus Sprengeri, Z% in $7.00

Lycopodinin Dent.,2J4in 2.00

Smllax, strong, 2!4 in 3.0U

*' *' from flats 50

Begonias, flowering, lU named varieties. 2.00

" " mixed 1.50

200,000 Pansy Plants, ready September.
Five plants at 100 rates. CASH. No discount.

NEW PANSY SEbD- Peroz. Per lb.

Mitting'a Giant Flowering $4.00 $50 00

•' Sky niue 2.00 25.00

" Purple 3.00 25.00

" Yellow 2.00 25.00

** White 2.00 25.00

THE

MORRIS FLORAL CO., -

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Morris, III.

MBEMBEIiSOOOPBiPiBOSESiiiiE

Per 100

Begonia, Rex, assorted, 2)4 in $4 00

" named 6.00

" Tuberous, 2!4 in 6.00

Lemon Verbenas, 2}4 in 3.00

ImpatlensSultani, 2}^ in 3.00

PerlOO
Prim rose Chinese, ex. fine St rain, 2^ in... $.{.00

Englisli Ivy, 2 to 3 ft B.OO

Slanettis Blcolor, 3 in 6.00

CERAISIITMS, 2!4 in.—

Sweet iScPnted, Mrs. Follock, Pansy 4 00

Mrs. Parker 6.00

I1.00rr3E!I> CJXJTTTKTCa-S.

GERANIUMS. penoo

Assorted $1.60

Mixed 1.26

Mars, Happy Thought 3.00

Mrs. Pollock a.On

Mrs. Parker 4.00

Silver Leaf, Rose Scented. Ivy 1.50

M me. Salleroi 1.25

Freak of Nature 4.00

Per 100

Abatilon, var. trailing $2.00

Begonia, Rex 2 Oo

" IncarnataGigantea 2.0o

" Flowering 2.0o

Impatiens Sultani 2.0q

Manettia Blcolor 2.0q

Lemon Verbenas 1.6o

TERMS, CASH OR C. O. D.

GREENE & UNDERHILL, WATERTOWN, N. Y.

Buffalo.

Nature Ls giving us com fortabli'wc'utlie
for this date, quite in hai'iucm.v for rnjoj
iug the do-iiothiiigfonditions of .Suiuiue
dullness. The recent rains helped tb
quality of sweet peas, which with tb
beautiful early asters assist auratur
lilies and gladioli in effective window dis
plays.

The craft, locally, is doing souie sum
mering after its own fashion. \V. A
Adams states that be will see a happ.
time later in the season. Will I'almei
Jr., find.s this vicinity suits him, an.
with his children he eontines himself t
numerous short local jaunts. J. W. Itet
stock sojourns regularly at Chrysta
Beach, near where .S. A. Andersou alsi
habited until sickness caused his reniova
home. He is reported as slowly improv
ing. W. F. Kasting is apt to be in Fittf
burg or ou the Lake Ontario shores a
all times. Daniel B. Long is " sawin;
wood" in a semi-enthusiastic manner a
home, iu efforts to spring soniethinj
either surprising or convincing in th
novelty line on the S. A. F. at Detroit
Between entertaining visitors in his in
imitable manner at his home and dee]
plunges into authorship Wm. Scot
wastes no time beyond an occasiona
ball game.

Pleasing calls and visits have been i
recent rule. .1. Austin Shaw spent severs
days here, including Sunday. Mr. anc
Mrs. I'eter Crowe, of Utiea, on an ex
tended tour are this week enjoying Wm
Scott's hospitality. Other callers fron
the South include D. S. Honaker, of Lex
ington, Ky., and H. P. Hermance, c
Norfolk, Va. Alex Mann, .Ir., of Sai
Francisco, also called.

l'an-.\merican exhibit matters ar
moving apace. A general plan of the lo
cation of the buildings has been givei
out and shows a centrjil location for th
horticultural department. Lewis I'lricl
has been appointed head of the landscap
department. Vini.

Middle Villagfe, N. Y.

John Baumann sailed for Europe Sat
urday. July 2S>.

Philip Vetter died here on June 18, ii
the thirty-third year of his age; cause o
death was consumption.

Mrs. Christiana Ulrich. widow of Chat
Ulrich, died on July -1, aged flfty-sevei
years.

Aug. F. Neske died on July 2(3 in hii
fifty-tifth year, of eonsumptiou and can
cer on the liver.

Ghrysanthemums. Smilax. Violets.

pink Ivorv, Berginann, W. H. Lincoln, Culllngfordll
Yellow Queen, Mrs. J. G. Whilldin, J. K. Lagei
J. H. Troy.

SMILAX. VIOLETS.

Prices on application.

MOUNT HONNES CONSERVATORIES,

Trowbridge & Holmes. Propg. Fishklll Village, N.Y

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25,000 FIELD-CROWN

CARNATIONS!

The Finest we ever had.

READY AUGUST Ist.

H. F. LITTLEFIELD. Worcester, Mass.

■■■ WM. MURPHY ■'

: WtolesaiBGamatioiilfroweF i

■ STATION F

■■■ CINCINNATI, OHIO ■'

CHRYSANTHEMUMSl

AND THEIR CULTURE

By EDWIN MOLYNEUX.

Sixth Edition.

Illubtbated.

Mention tli* Florlits' Slzchanc* when wrtUnc*

A practical treatise on propagating. Rrowing
and exhibiting, from the cuttinK to tlie Silver
Cup. The author Is gardener to W. H Mjers,
Esq., Swanmoro Park, Knyland, and the work
details his lon^ e.\pL'rience as a specialist in
the cultivation of the chrysanthemum. The
culture of the flower in all stages is clearly ex-
plained and the illustrations which are from
pen sketches and photographs materially aid
the reader in understanding the methods de-
scribed.

Price, postpaid, 50 cents.

The Florists' Exchange,: ouanest.. NewYork.

iuRUst 5, 1899.

The F^lorists' Exchange.

777

MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS

Potted plivnts. clean and healthy In every particular,
15.00 per 100. Ci»8li with order.

WM. J.CHINNICK, Trenton, N.J.

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FARQUHAR VIOLETS

Strooff healthy plants in 3 inch pots.
83.00 per 100 : 8'iS per 1000.

COIL BOILER FOR SALE.

New, will lieat house 25x100, $S5 cash.

GEO. H. BENEDICT, Yorkville, N. Y.

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Violets i Specially.

Am now prepared to take orders for
Fall planting. On acc^ount drought can
not fill further orders until about Aug. 1.

SEI CLIFF NURSERY, Sea Cliff, L. I., N.Y.

FD. BOULON. Pbop.
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CRABB & HUNTER,

Violet Specialists ^KS-^S^I

from disease, Al stock. Write for prices.

SURPLUS RO.SES. Brides and 'Maids, Urstclasa
stock, from 3 In. pots, $4.00 per 100.

OBEDDING OERANIUMS, 4 In. pots. $6.00 a 100;
Irom 3 in. pots, $1.U0 per IW. All flrst-class stock.

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.

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Best Metliods of

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i;r(ng a collection of thirteen leading epsaya, selected
roiii !i large number Butimlited Id conipetltiun. Each
ihjiv Is accompanied by diagrams iUuetratlng the

ijMit'iii advocated.
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'^'"^^^ ^ * 5fc«™»»^ (ALtX.MA<5NE)
Mpntlon thp FlorlBtB' Exchange when writing

.A.LL

Nnrserymen, Seedsmen and Florists

Wishing to do business with
Europe should send for the

"HORTICULTURAL
....ADVERTISER"

ThiH iH the British Trade Paper, be-
ing read weekly by all Horticultural
traders; it Is also taken by over 1000
of the best Continental houses. An-
nual subscription to cover cost of
postage, 75 cents. Address

EDITORS OF THE

H.

Chllwell Nurseries, NOTTS, ENGLAND,

Mention th<» V^o^1•t■' RTOlianrp wh^n writing.

A Fair Exchange.

We find that old saying " there ia no robbery
in a fair exchange" strongly exemplifled in
the ease of paying for ads in your valuable
paper. A. & G. ROSBACH.

Pemberton, N. J.

Chicago.

state of Trade.

Tlic onl,y business done in tlu" cut flower
market is early in the morning. There
is no change in tlie price of roses or car-
nations. Some field-grown stock of the
latter is beginning to come in, but the
best are still house-grown. There is no
glut as yet, and hardly enough of whites
at times. Asters are in greater abun-
dance. Auratuui lilies are more plenti-
ful; |1 per dozen takes the best. .Sweet
peas are still very abundant going at
Irom ."ic. to 10c. per 100 for common
wliite some extras reach 20c. to 25c.

The Florists' Oiitingr.

The second outing of the Florists'
t'lub took place Wednesday, July 2G, at
tlie beautiful grounds of the Heim Bros.,
ISlue Island. The gathering was esti-
mated at nearly 300 people.

After a bountiful repast and a short
rest listening to thequartette and others
with stor.y and merriment that follows
such an occasion, a series of foot races
for prizes was engaged in and then the
.■stalwarts adjourned for bascliall. Five
innings were played Ijetween picked
teams captained by Phil. Hauswirth and
Ed. Winterson, the latter nine winning
by a score of IG to 7.

A florist trick bicycle rider gave much
amusement.

A most pleasant time was spent and
none seemed to enjoy the fun more than
Mr. Heim, .Sr.. father of the boys, who
has lived on the spot for fifty years.

The Heim Bros, have for years been
noted carnation growers. The plants
are raised usually in solid beds. They
have in all about 17,000 feet of glass.
They have in the flelds 22,000 carna-
tions. In one new house, 312 x 12 feet,
even span, the carnations are now in
solid bed. This house is so constructed
that the sash can be taken off each Sum-
mer. Their main stand-bys are Day-
break, Tidal Wave and Mifiowan. This
year 1.000 each of Cerise liiieen, Argyle,
'Mrs. G. Bradt and Wliite ( ioiid, also 500
of Mary Wood are being grown.

Among: the Growers,

The Stollery Bros, are building one
new house, 72 x 1(5 feet. Their chrysan-
themums are now making fine progress,
ranging from one to three feet in height.
Tliey have slightly increased the quan-
tity grown over last year and added a
larger number of Soleil d'Octobre (which
came ten days earlier with them than
Yellow Queen), Solar Queen, Frank
Hardy and W. H. Chadwick. They have
13,000 carnations in the field and will
house 6,000. George is making an exper-
iment on a small scale in the growing
of roses outdoors in Summer on a bench
with four inches of soil— precisely as they
are grown in the greenhouse. The firm
has Iea.sed an addition to their grounds
for five years, on part of which are some
handsome nursery grown shade trees
and shrubs. Their home retail trade is
yearly increasing.

A Wedding.

Benj. J. Blanieuser, retail florist,
681 N. Wells, was married to Miss Jose-
phine M. Gerbel, on Thursday, July 27,
at the St. Vincent's parlors.

Jottings.

Bassett & Washburn will be the
Western agents for Liberty rose.

.lohn Thorpe was in the city last week.
He lias been doing some jiark work re-
cently at Winona, Minn., and also at
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where he is now
laying out an eighty-seven-acre park.

Ess.

St. Paul.

We are now in the midst of tlie dull
season and also of a severe drought.
But little rain has fallen in four weeks
and all outside stock is suffering. Sweet
peas which promised to be so abundant
three weeks since are now shrivelling.
Asters, which should now begin to pro-
duce good blooms, are drying up on the
stalk. Carnations are standing the ex-
treme heat and drought well and are
stooling nicely, but must have water to
Iierfect them lor the benches.

There is some business being done,
cspeciall.v in the line of funeral work, and
there is a demand for all the roses, car-
nations and white asters that are being
cut.

The growers have their planting about
completed, except carnations. The usual
number of roses and chrysanthemums
are being put out. Veritas.

Hot=Bed

■%/%/%/%/%/%,'

Sash

Tenons white-leaded. Corners se-
cured with iron dowel pine. Every
detail of construction perfect.
Made of Clear Cj-press Lumber.

Quick Shipments.

We have in stock and can ship
Immediately :

3 ft. X 6 ft., 3 rows 10 in. glass.

3 ft. 3 in. X 6 ft., 4 " 8 in. "

4 ft. X 6 ft., 5 " Sin. "

Not glazed, 1% in. thick.

Delivered Prices

Quoted on application. State size
and quantity wanted. No order
too small to receive careful atten-
tion, and none too large for our
facilities.

LOCKLAND LUMBER Co.,
^ Lockland, Ohio. .

\fentlon the Florists' Eichange when wrltlne.

Invaluable.

Enclosed find express order for renewal of
my subscription for Florists' Exchange, which
is invaluable. JOHN F. DAYTOV.

Waukon. Iowa.

oasiit to insitre: r~l /\ I I

HISGI^ASSaKAlliHt I llkXl-^

FOB PABTICULARB AI'DHKSS

JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y, Saddle River, N.J

tfpntlon the norl««' ETxchanire when wrltlne

Erans InproTed Chillenge

lliiller bearlnf: BeU-oIlIng devise,
automatic stop, solid link chain
makes the IMPKOVED CHAL-
LENGK the moat perfect appa-
ratus In the market.

Write for catalogue and prices
before placing your orders else-
where.

Quaker City Machine Co.,

RICHMOND. IND.

Mention th« Florl»t«' Ezchansre when wrltlns

SHEEP MANURE

Cleaned and prepared expressly for llorlets' use.

■\ou win find It the genuine article. For reference

to Its being flrstclass. I refer you to Henry F. Mlchell,

1018 Market Street, Philadelphia. Pa. Trial bags of 150

lbs., $2.50 ; per ton, $25 tw. H ton at ton rate.

Cash With Obdkk.

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

1012 Ontario St., PHILA., PA.

fcfpntlnn the Florleta' Exchange when writing.

GEORGE RIPPERGER,

SHEEP MANURE

I have now on hand a large quantity of
Al 9HKEP MANURE. fySend for Price

List and Sample

Best Fertilizer for Top Dressing.

^^^^^y"L^';''^''tra'.* • long island city.

M«Dtlon the Florists' Exchange when writing.

pOMBINING tht
V/ qualities of an
absolute insect exter-
minator with those of
a vlg-orous fertilizer.
Recommended and in
use by the foremost
florists and nurserymen
In the land. For Sale at
the Seed Stores.

ROSE MF6. CO.,

NiagaraFalls, NewYork

Mention the Florist*' Exohanre when writing.

MASTICA

FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES.

Proven aaperlor to pntty uaaier tu apply and stays on.
Not affected by extremes of weather, findorsed by

Sromlnent fiorftts. Bend for descriptive circular of
lastlca and Alastlca (ilazlng Machines.

~ " SoleManuraotujerB,|lpjuy||-L

F.O. PIERCE CO.,' iroKuito

Mention the Florists* BxehaiiK« when wiitlns.

I et.»

STANDARD ♦ POTS.

We are now ready to supply a superior
quality of Pots in unlimited quantities.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.

A. H. HEWS & CO.,

NORTH CAMBRIDGE, - MASS.

MtTitlon the FlorlBta' Exchanere when writing.

ADOO FIBRE and
ADOO LIQUID

Will do all that is claimed
If Intelligently Used .'« .*

^TRY THEM !

U«nC)on ttte P • •riHut fa;x(;liH.ncu writ-n wriiii,M.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS!

Packed In small crates, easy to bandle.
Price per crate
1500 2 In. pots In crate, M.88
1500 2H " " 5.25

15C02)i " " 6 00

10U03 " •• 5.00

800 3>i " " 5.80

5004 " " 4.50

320 5 " " 4.51

144 6 " " 3.16

Seed pans, same price as pota.
of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn
Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off for casli with order.

HILFINCER BROS. POTTERY,

OR--.' FORT EDWARD. N.Y.

August Rolkke & Sons. New York Agents,

52 Dkt Stbekt, Nbw Toek City.
Mention the Florists' ExchanKe when wrltlna.

SCOI^LAY'S

lUPBOTED

Pi

rice per crate

120 7 In. pots
60 8 '•

In crate, »4.20
3.00

48 9 "

3.6(1

4810 "

4.80

ilU

3.60

2412 "

4.80

1214 ••

4.80

616 "

4.50

pota. Send for price list

PUTTY BULB

For Olazlng Sash, Etc.,

—ALSO THE—

PHTENTPUNTSPBINKLER

For sale by your Seedsman
or sent, postpaid, for 81.0 0*

JOHN A. SCOLLAT,

74 & 78 Myrtle Ave.,
BROOKLYN, - N. V,
SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE.

Mention the FlorletR' TCxehanire when wrttlmc-

By tlie Bag,
Ton or Carload.

ty WRITE US FOR QUOTATIONS.

ELLIS & POLLWORTH

^ MILWAUKEE, WIS. ^

MPOtlon the FloriBtti' Richanee when wrltlne.

BRINCII WARKUOUSESt
Cvkmef snd ff*tttl4» At^do**, J«n«7 Clt^, ff.f.
jHkcoD It*, h r«Ar«on St., Lod( Uland Cltj, X. T.

Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing.

778

J. K. ALLB7«,

Wholtsat* Commi3Bion Dealer In

CUT FiLOintERS.

87 fV. «8th Street, New York.

Orders br mall ortelefrraph promptly attended
to. Telephone Call, 383 38th Bt.

ROSES, Blue and White VIOLETS, Specliltlet.

W. S. ALLEN,

■7 West aSth St., New York.

BLAUVELT & GUTTMAN,

36 W. 27th St., NEW YORK,

lU Comsioii Msls

ConslgnmentB of flret-class stock solicited.

Orders by mall or telegraph receive the beat of

attention. U^"'1'uone 1463-I8th St.

if FLOWER EXCBANGE

404-412 E. 34th St.. N.Y.. near Ferry.

Open every Morning at 6 O'clock a.m. for tbe

Sale of Cut Flowera.

ThiB 1b not a commission house ; tbe market I

conBlsta of individual stands.

Wall Space for Advertising Purposes to Rent

J. DONALDSON. SECRETARY.

WM. H. CUNTHER,

Wholesale Florist

VIOLETS AND CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

Conslgnmenifl Solicited.

30 West 29th St., New York.

Telephone, 2.300— 38th street.

MICHAEL A. HART,

Wholesale i Commission Florist,

44 W. 29tJi St., New York.

Telephone Call, 1307 38th Bt.
All Undi ot Beiea, Violets and CamatlODS

• ipeolaltr.
ORDEKS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.

EDWARD C. HORAN,

Wholesale Florist

No. 471V. 28th St., New York.

The Bride, Mermet and American Beauty,
Specialties.

JULIUS LANGp

Wholesale Florist

63 WEST SOtli ST.

f OODBlriimeDta Solicited. NEW YORK.

FRANK MILLANG,

Wboleaale Commission Dealer In

CUT FLOWERS

^ 408 E. 34th ST., NEW YORK CITY.

Cat Flower Exchange. Telephone Call, 10S4-38th.

THE NEW YORK GUT FLOWER GO.

I 19-121 West 23d Street,
I 12-1 14 West 24th Street,

Iilipheu 733- leth. NEW YORK.

CONSiONMINTS SOUOITID.

Special Attention Given to Shipping Orderi.

Mentlijn the Florlate' £xckaD2e when wrlt]c«.

Thb F=l.orists' Exchange.

HEADQUARTERS FOR SUMMER ROSES

Kalserln Aufjrasta and President Caruot are tlie leaders.

Tbe IilKbest
grade of . . .

al-ways on
band . . .

A SPECIALTY.

JAMES McM ANUS, 7.59 [^a*if?o^"S^«uare. 50 W. 30fh St., HEW YORK

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

McKELLAR & WINTERSON,

^Wholesale Commission Jobbers

In Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies.
45, 47, 49 WABASH AVENUE,

Manufacturers of Wire Work.
- - CHICAGO, ILL.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND, wx3:or.ESAx.E

CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
No. 67 Bromfleld St. and 18 Chapman Place, BOSTON, MASS.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Names and Varieties

A. Bkauty, fancy— apeclal.

' " extra

No. 1

" Culls & ordinary

Bride

Bridesmaid

Hoste

Jacqueminot

K. A. Victoria

La France ordinary...

** extra

Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan

NipbetoB

Papa Gontier

Perle

Souv. de Wootton

ORCHIDS— Cattleyas

Cypripediums

Bendroblum formosum.

" others

( Inf'r grades, all colors.
M ( White....

e Standard J
.2 Varieties |

2 •Fancy— [

Pink

Red

Yel.&Var.
White....

(•The highest ./ 2'°,''

irrRdea of 1 KtQ

— gradea of 1 „ „

69 standard var) \ Yel.&Var

I. Novelties

Adiantum

A gPARAGCS

Asters

Daisies

g ladiolus

Lilies

Lily of the Valley

Mignonette— ordinary..

" fancy

Smilax

Sweet Peas

Tuberoses

,New York
Aug. i 189

to 20,

to 8,

1.00

to
to
to
to
to

to 2,

to 6

to 3

to .

to .

to 4

to 3

to .,

to .

to 2

to .

to 40

to .

to .

to .

to 1

to 1

to 1

to 1

to 1

to 1

to 1

to 1.
to

to m

to

to .,

to 4

to 8,

to 3.

to .,

to .

to 10,
to

to
to
to
to
to

BoBtOD

Aug. 3. 1899

Philadelphia

Arc 2, 1899

3.01
3.00
3.01

k'.ii

4.0(1

1.00 to 2'i.0(
.00 to 12.01
.00 to 8.01
.00 to
.00 to
.00 to
...to
:.00 to
...to
...to
...to
...to
.00 to
...to
...to
...to ....
1.00 to 3.00
...to
...to
... to
...to
...to
.35 to
.75 to
.60 to
.60 to
.60 to
.00 to
.75 to
.75 to
.75 to
.:3o to
...to ._
... to 50.00
.60 to 1.0(
...to ...
!.00 to
1.00 to
:.00 to
... to ....
...to ....
LOO to 12.01
.15 to .20

. to
... to
... to
... to
...to

.61

1.00

.76

.76

.76

1.28

1.00

l.Of'

1.00

1.50

&f

fl.OO
5.0(1
4.0C

to 25
to 18,
to 8

2.00 to

2.011 to 6 IK

2.00 to 6.IHI

.... to ....

.... to ....

2.00 to 5.0(

2.00 to 3.011

4.00 to 6.01

.... to ....

2.00 to 6 00

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to ....

2.00 to 3.00

.... to ...

.... to 60.01'

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to ....

.25 to .35

.... to .7.1

.... to .7f

.... to .76

.... to .76

1.00 to 1.2.5

1.00 to 1.3.5

1.00 to 1.2.5

1.00 to 1.2.5

.... to ....

.75 to 1.01

35.00 to 35, IK'

.60 to 1.25

.... to ....

1.60 to 3 CI

.... to 4.11

3.00 to i.K

.... to ....

.... to ....

10.00 to 15 (K

.16 to .2£

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to ....

Baltimore

Aug. 1, 1899

3.U0
3.00

3.00
1.60
4.00

:V.66

1.50

.25
.60
.60
.60

i'do

l.OO
1.00
1.00

13.00
.3J

13.00
.15

to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to

to l.Oi

to 76.no

to .511

to

to

to

to

to

to

to 20.00

to .311

to

to

to

to

to

3.01
3.01

4.00
3.0<'
6.0(1

6!ai

3.ai

.60
.75
.7.5
.76

i."60
1.60
1.61
1.60

4.01
8. 00

.6(1

Buffalo

Aug. 3. 1899

00 to 35.00
00 to 30.0(1
W) to 10 00
00 to 6.00

00 to
00 to
.. to
.. to
00 to
.. to
.. to
.. to
00 to
.. to
.. to
.. to
00 to
.. to
.. to
.. to
.. to
.. to
.60 to
76 to
76 to

75 to

76 to
00 to
00 to
UO to
00 to
00 to
75 to

:.C0
i.OO

6.00

.60
1.00

l.no

1.00
1.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2 00
1.00

4 00
12.50
4.00

1.110 to 60.00

.60 to 1.50

...to
i.OO to
1.00 to
1.00 to

...to ....

...to ....

1.00 to 15.00

...to ....

...to ....

...to ....

...to ....

...to ....

...to ....

I For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see our Correspondence Columns.

[ Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.

Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,

'^^yinoleiBa.le Florist

During the Summer Mouths, commencing July 3d, we will be open from

7.30 A. m. to 6.00 p. m.

.A.lv:£. SE.A.TJTIES an-d. "V-A-X-XjE-^" Oiir Specialties.
1612-14-16-18 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA. PA.

PITTSBURG GUT FLOWER CO., LTD.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

LONG DISTANCE PHONE
2157.

CONSIGNMENTS
SOLICITED.

WRITE FOR PRICE LIST.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 705 Penn Ave., PITTSBURG, Pa

HOLTON I HUNKEL CO.,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
Manufactursrs •( Wire Designs.

457 Milwaukee St. MILWAUKEE, WIS.

'Phone Main 874. P. O. Box 103.

Wholesale Florists,

Always on Handi
CARNATIONS,
BRIDESMAIDS.
BRIDEt.

JOBBERS IH

FLORISTS'

SUPPLIES

FLORISTS' VASES.

Horticultural Auctioneers.
84. Hawlby Strbet, BOSTON.

in£.I=.SHERIDHN

Wholeiale OommlsHlon Dealer In

CUT FLOWERS

39 West 28th St., New York.

TelephoQS, 314— SStb St.

PRICI LIST SBNT ON APPLIOATION.

FaAM H. TmABifDi.T. CTbaalii Sohemok.

TRAENDLY & SCHENCK,

Wholesale Florists,

n W. 28lh n. an* CUT FLOWER EXCHANSI,
NEW YORK.

Talephone Sei-I9th 8t

^~Can9l^menti EoUclted

JOHN YOUNG,

Wholesale Florist

61 WEST 28th ST.,

NEW YORK.
CYCAS PALM LEAVES Always on Hand.

HICKS & CRAWBUCK,
Wholesale Commission Florists,

110 LIVINQSTON ST.,

Consignments Solicited. BROOKLYN, N. Y.

H H. LaDjilatii,

CUT FLOWERS, STRICTLY WHOLESALE

19 Boerim Placi, BROOKLYN, N. Y. «■
Open to receive Conslgnmenta of
CHOICE FLOWERS at any time.

THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.,
Wholesale Florist,

43 West aSth Street,

NEW YORK.

WM. J. BAKER,
Wholesale Florist,

1432 So. Penn Square,

jtjtPHILADELPHLA, PA.

DUMONT & CO., i

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY. |l

No. 1305 FUbert St., FbiUdelphia. H

'PHONK, 892a D. 11

C. A. KUEHN,

WHOLESALE FLORIST.

11S2 Pine St., St. Lonls, Mo.

A COMPLETE LINE OF ITIBB DESIOKS.

CUT FLOWERS

New England Headquarters for

AMERICAN BEAUTIES

Of which we make a specialty.

WELCH BROS.,

15 PROVINCK ST., BOSTON, MA 88.

MeatloD the FlorlBta' ExcJuui^e when writing.

AiiRUBt 5, 1899.

Thb F==i-orists* Exchkngb.

779

Headquarters in Western New York

FOK

ROSES, GARN&TIONS

And atl kinds of Seasonable Flowers.

GIVE ^„^^ WE
US f^m^ CAN
PLEASE
VOU

WM. F. HASTING, wholesale
481 Washington street, tommlsslon

BuHalorN. Y. Flof'sl

Also Dealer in Florists' Supplies & Wire Designs.

TRIAL ^^M

MfRTii.n the Fli>rlHl8' Exchainttr whtrn wruing.

FRED. EHRET,

Wholesale Florist

1403 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE,
PHILADELPHIA.

GEO. M. MOSS,
Wholesale Florist

32 South t7th St., PHILADELPHIA. PA.

Long Distance 'Phone, 14330 D.

ConBlgnments of choice ROSES, CARNATIONS,

VIOLETS solicited.

Fine VALLEY In stock at all times.

LEO NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist I

N.W. Cor. 13th and Filbert Sis.

Philadelphia.

Lonir Distance
Phone 50SS A

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

BASSETT & WASHBURN,

Wliolesale Dealers and Growers of

CUT FLOWERS

76 Wabash Ave., Chicago. III.

^ Greenhouses at Hinsdale^ III.

L. D. 'Phone at Chicago. Mflfn 223.

h. 1). 'Pbunc at Hinsdale, No. 10.

KENNIGOTT BROS. GOMPtNY,

Wholesale Cnt Flowers

42 and 44 E. Randolph Street,

CHICAGO, ILL.

WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY.

AVIETOR BROTHERS,

8UC0BB80ES TO

ROQERS PARK FLORAL CO.,

Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers

OFFICE AND SALESROOM,

51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO.

neadciiinrters tor AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

WHOLESALE

FLORIST

P 1322 Pine Street,
ST. LOUIS, MO.

Mention th« PlorlBts' Eiohane** w>ipn wrttlnir

E. G. HILL & CO.

Wholesale Florists

RICHMOND, INDIANA.

Meatlon th« FlorlirU' Ezckanca when writing.

REINBERG BROS.

WHOLESALE GROWCRS OF ^< <■" <l'l 'H orders on Ihort notice

Cm^ with all leading varieties of ROSES

I ■ 4 [W I «% ma> ^ M ek •■"' CARNATIONS. We are Headquar-

U L . It I O W C r 9 ten for FINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

^°°-%°i"ss. SALESROOM, 5 1 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL.

600,000 FEET
OF GLASS.

Mention the Floiiats* Exchange wh«n writing.

Ideas for Nineteen Hundred

CATALOGUE COVERS, DISPLAY CARDS AND EFFECTS,
ORIGINALLY DESIGNED AND FINISHED IN NATURE'S
TRUE COLORS. TO ORDER— DESIGNING. ^ ^ ^ ^

CORRESPONDENCE INVITED.

DAN'L B. LONG, publisher, BUFFALO, N. Y.

^

Mention the IHorlBt*' Exchange when wrttlng

"VT^.

CUT STRINGS, 8 to 10 ft.
long, 50c. per string.

Shipped to any part of the coutitrv.

H. ELLIOTT, - B3?lgl3."boxL, IsKass.

Mention the Floiijt*' Exchange when writing.

BSPBBR PLOiHUS PUDS

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Name« and Varletlea

A. Bkaott, fancy— apeclal.

" extra

No. I

" Culls & ordinary

Bride

Bridesmaid

Hoste

^ Jacqueminot

m K. A. Victoria

•» La France, ordinary...

"^ '* extra

Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan.

Niphetos

PapaGontier

Perle

Souv. de Wootton

ORCHIDS— Cattleyas

Cypripediums

Dendrobium formosum..

" others

f Inf'r grades, all colors.
M ( White....

c Standard J Pink

.2 Varieties) Red

•- ( Yel.&Var.
g •Fanot— I White....
■- (The highest J P'°''

W Krades of I Ked .... . . .

C3 itandardvar) \ Yel.&Var.

(, Novelties

Adiantdm

asparagub

ASTERS

Daisies

g ladiolus

Lilies

Lily of the Valley

Mignonette— ordinary —

" fancy

Smilax

Sweet Peas

Tdbeuoses

Chicago

Aug. 2, 1899

18.00 to 20
13,00 to 15

8.00 to in

3.00 to 6

1.00 to 4

1.00 to 4

.... to .

.... to .

.... to .

3.00 to 6

4.(10 to 6

.... to .

3.00 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

1.00 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to
.40 to

.n to

.75 to

.75 to

.75 to
1.60 to
1.50 to
1.60 to
1.75 to
.... to .

.60 to 1
50.00 to 75

.60 to 1

.36 to
i.on to 3
6.00 to 8
.... to

.76 to

.... to .

10.00 to 12

.06 to
4.00 to 6
.... to .
.... to .
.... to .
.... to .

4.00

3.00

1.00

St. Louis

Aug. 1, 1898

.. to
.. to
.. to
.. to
00 to
00 to
.. to
.. to
.. to
.. to
.. to
.. to
00 to
.. to
.. to
.. to
00 to
.. to
.. to
.. to
.. to
.. to
50 to
00 to
00 to
00 to
00 to
.. to
.. to
.. to
.. to
.. to
.. to
.. to
76 to
.. to
00 to
.. to
.. to
.. to
.. to
00 to
10 to
00 to
.. to
.. to
.. to
.. to

4.0(

4.0('

3.0(1

.76
1.26
1.2.^
1.26
1.36
1.5(
1.5(
1.6C
1.5(
1.50
1.01

i.'6(l

3!66

.3.61

.35

6.0(1

Cincinnati

Aug. 1, 1899

to

to

to

to
1 to
1 to

to

to

to

to

to

to
I to

to

to

to
I to

to

to 60.00

to 26.00

to ....

to

to

to

to
i to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

3.00
8.00

4.00

4.00

3.00

.60
1.00
1.00
1.00

1.00
W.OO
2.011

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to 12.50

to .26

2.00
8.00
4.00

to
to
to
to
to

5.00

Milwaukee

July 31, 1899

30.00 to
15.00 to
8.00 to
3.(0 to
2.00 to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
4,00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
8.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
4.00 to
8.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to

25.0(1
WM.
10. (K
5.00
4.0(
4.00

5.00

6.00

1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.01

i'.sd

5.0(
12.50

16.00
.1(

Toronto

Aug. 3, 1899

.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
1.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
1.00 to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
1.00 to

1.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to

.30 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to

..50 to

;o.oo to

.40 to
.... to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to

.IB to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to

6.00
6.00
4.00

6.00
4.00

4.00
6.00

l.OO
3.0tl
2,00
2.00
2.00
2.00

.76
60.00
3.00

6!6o

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see our Correspondence Columns.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

COT FLOWER OOIES

Three awards for superiority.
Send for illustrated list. . . .

EDWHBDUDOGKEB

FIUIT m FLOWER PLITES

Seed Packets and SuppMet ot all kinds for
NURSERYMENJLORISTSandSEEDSMEN

SEitTis r'oie. r»iaiCE list.

stock Cuts, 10c. per Bouare Inch. En^avlng by all
proceBseB. Ftlotlng and Lithographing. ;

Illastrated Cataloguea a Specialty.

VREDENBURG & CO., • Rochester, N.Y.

Mention the Flnrlsle" Exchanee when writing. ' Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

Manufactnrera.

16 & 18 N. 6th St.

Philadelphia, Pa.

REED & KELLER

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

122 W. 25th Street,
NEW YORK CITY,

ESTABUSHED
, 1866

EMILSTEFFEMS>

5UCC.™ ttSTEFFENS.
*"oSTErrENSBROS.

Mention tiM Florists' Excbanse when writing.

Correspondence
invited

Galax Leaves.

CHAS. H. RICKSECKER. LInvllle, N. C.

Mention the FlorletB' Exchange when writing.

BORTICILTURAL

AUCTIONEERS

CLEARY & CO.,

60 VESEY STREET, NEW YORK.

Mention the Florleu' Exchange when writing.

iauEjJfs

AND—

leoGolIioe Sprays

FOR SPRING AND SUMMER USE

Write for prices to

HARLAN P. KELSEY,

8uiidTg°," Boston, Mass.

Ifentloa the Florists' ExchanirA when writing,

Sialine Slaline

Just the thing
for tying
bouquets and
stringing
Smilax.

Manufactured Expressly for Florists

BY—

JOHN C. MEYER & CO.,

87 Summer St., Boston, MasSi

Mention the KlorlBts' Eicnange waeo writing.

BOSTOM FLORIST LETTER GO.

Manufacturers Of FLORISTS' LETTERS*

Dimcnalou •t
tblB box, U U.
loQi? br II In.
wide and II In.
high. 2 eectlooa.

Thi» wooden box nicely wtalned end T«rnUhed,
18x80x12 made In two neotloDw, one for each «Ue
letter, clven awaj with flr«t order of 600 letter*.

Block LetterB, 1^ or 2 Ineh alie, per 100, |3.00.
Script Letters. 14 00.
Faitener with each letter or word.
Daed by l«adlD»; floriBtB everywhere and for
Mie by all wholesale flo iita and supply dealeri.

N. F. McCarthy, Treas. & Hanagcr,
uSS^VbI boston, mass. M^^wufii.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.
^Illllllllllllllillll

I . ^USE-

I JADOO FIBRE

^ or li.ilf soil and half

I JADOO FIBRE

= to grow your LILIES in this year.
% Note the improvement over those
3 grown last year in your ordinary
3 compost.

I IT WILL PAY YOU, as you

1 will get MORE BLOOMS and

I LARGER ONES.

M Send for our New Catalogue.

I THE AMERICAN JADOO CO.,

3 8JI Fairmount Ave.,

i PfflLADELPHLA, PA. I

niimimiimmimmiiiiiiimiiimmiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiif

Mention the Florl.U' Bxchaoc. when writing.

780

The Florists' Exchange.

■ HOX - BED ....
S GREEP^HOrSE . .
5 "VENTILATOR . .

S GREENHOUSE MATERIAL.

■ GET OUR PRICES

■ BEFORE BUYING

GREENHOUSE GLASS!;

SIArORC ^ ^ON^ OFFICE, 406 W. 1 3TH STREET. NEW YORK a.
• tlAvUD^ tt JUll J5 Factory Storerooms, Borougli of Queens, N.Y. »

■ ItflANUFAC-

■ TURED BY

Mention the FlorlRln' Exrhanee when wiHflnr

On Your Coal Bills

IF YOUR HOUSES ARE HEATED BY
A FURMAN BOILER.

Send for large Illustrated Catalogue,
Florists* Edition. Let us make you
an estimate FREE.

THEHERENDEENMFG.GO.

Home Office:

59 Fay St., Geneva, N. Y.

New England Office:

120 High St., Boston.

Mention paper.

SUMMER IN WINTER

By Usins

Standard Greenhouse Boilers

One cent gets our Catalogue.

GIBLIN & CO., = Utica, N. Y

Mention th« Plorlsts' Eixohan^e when writing.

GLASS

For Greenhouses, Graperies,
Hotbeds, Conservatories,

and all other purposes. Get oub Fig-
URBS BEFOBE Btitino. Estimates freely
given.

N. COWEN'SSON,
392-94 W. Broadway, New York.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

IF YOU WANT A

GOOD SASH LIFT

For a Very Little Money Get

TH£
"(HEW DEPARTURE,"
'VeNT1L(\TING f\PPl.)RNCE.

For Descriptive Catalogne Send to

J. 0. CARMODY. EVANSVILLE, IND.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

CABLE AND PIPE

Ventilating System.

SOIL=MACHINES

i In Large or Small Sizes.

SEND FOR CATALOG DE.

A. Q. WOLF J BRO., Dayton, 0.

Monfinn th** FlorlBtw' Kxohange when writlnr

J I

INTERNATIONAL HEATER CO.

237 WATER ST., NEW YORK.
BOSTON, 47 UNION ST. CHICAGO, 86 E. LAKE ST.

^'/TfRBOILERSH- GREENHOUSES

Over 50 years* experience.

Msiition the Florteta' Ex<>hange when wiitlnff.

GUSS

FOR GREENHOUSES, GRAP-
ERIES, CONSERVATORIES,
AND HOTBEDS.

GLASS

VANHORNE, GRIFFEN & CO.,

French and American Glass. *** Ifoct •MSJSrors"!"- NEW YORK

Mention Ui« Florlsta' Exchange when wrltlnc.

GLASS

We carry the largest
stock of Greenhouse
Glass in Neu York.

We make a specialty ■
of 1 6x24s and can ■
make special prices. ■

SELECTED BRANDS IN FRENCH AND AMERICAN. 5

BI!OIHEIIS,8!ito8eBeekinanSt.,NewYork. \

Uentlnn tha> Flortvta' Exebaiur<> when writlna

iHiiMiiimiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiijnijjiiiJiiiiiiiniiJMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiir

Taplin's Patent Double Action

GUIT u m WSm BOILEl

SPECIALTIES IN PLANTS.

CYPRIPEDIUM INSIGNE iu all sizes
up to 14 iuc-li pans.

CCELOGYNE CRISTATA in sill sizes.

AZALEAS, half specimens and speci-
mens, from 4 to 10 feet liigh.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 2 and 3

years, extra strung, in 4 and 5
inoli pots.

DOUBLE WHITE PRIMULAS, in 3 and

4 inoli pots, ready in September
and October.

I S. TAPLIN, NuTirryman. Foft St. Wcst, Detfoit, Mich.

si(!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!!i!iiiiin!!?ii!ii!!ii!iiniiii?m!iM?mimi!nitn!i!ii!iiiiiiniin!iiiiiiii!iiiiimmiinminmiiimiiiiiiiimmnii

Mention thf» Florlstii' Fxrhnnew when wrttlne,

HOTHOUSE GLASS

All Sizes a Specialty.

C. S. WEBER & CO.

4 Desbrnsses Street, New York.

Mention the FloHsts' Exchange when wrltlne.

CYPRESS

IS MUCH MpRS DURABLE tHAN PINE.

TRESl
SASH BARS

UP TO^S FEET IK LENGTH OR LOffGER.

iREENHOUS)

AND OT^ER BUaOtNC MATERIAL.

SenmfoKour iHustrAted BooK
"CYPjRE SS LU M B ER ANB frs US ES."

Send ^o^Vur Special Grecnhous^^rcul&r,

Mention the Finn sib tjXcnti.iiKr wnt-u

Bargains. r ^*5a

My one dollar Bubscription for the Florists*
Exchang'e gives tue more barfraias than any
other dollar invested. Let her arrow.

Greenville. N. C. OLLEN E. WARREN.

tilati

Mention thla paper.

...MAS POSITIVELY NO EQUAL FOR...

STRENQTH, DURABILITY and NEATNESS.

Guaranteed for 10 years. Ha» a solid wheel and shaft cast In
one (malleable Iron). No slipping on Line Shaft as the case with
all others. Catalogue free.

. — E. HlPPARD, Youngstown, Ohio,

Water Every Day in the Year for
Flowers and Lawns when . . .

Rider «•- Ericsson Hot Air Pumps

are used. Nearl.v 25,000 sold during the past 2,5
years. Prices reduced. Send to nearest office
for catalogue '* X."

Rider=Ericsson Engine Co.,

( 22 Corthindt St., New York. I 86 Lake Street. Chlcaffo.
.^ 239 Franklin .Street, Boston. 411N. 7th St., Phlladelnhla
~ lllU Craig St., Montreal, P.Q I 22 A PlttSt..Sy(lney,N.S.W.
Tenlente-Rey 71. Havana, Cuba.

Uentlon the Florists' ExchanKe when wittlns.

Anguat r., 1899.

The Florists- Exchpi:nge.

781

LORD & BURNHAM CO,

Horticultural Architects and Builders and Manufacturers of Heating and
Ventilating Apparatus.

Plans .-ind estimates fiirnirthed on application for lii-atins and Ventilatinc Apparatus
erected coniplere. or f(»r material riniy. Highest Awards at ti^e World's Fair.

Send -i cts. postage for Catalogue ut Patent Iron Greenhouse Construction.

NEW SECTIONAL HOT WATEB HE4TFO.
Specially adapted to larffc ranens. Will hPat up to lfi,?^')OfePt of glass. ITl£rhf"^t pcnnoniy. Moderate cost. Also
heaters for STiialler work. Spod 5 ri-ms postage to ^'pw Vnrk olfire for l.ntt st inta]ot,'iK' of Beating and Ventil-
ating Apparatus. Estimates fnrnlslied for Cypn/ss Greenhouse Material.

We Make Special Greenhouse PUTTY— Price on Application.

GENERAL OFFICE AND WORKS:
IRVINGTON-ON-HUDSON, N. Y.

NEW YORi^ OFFICE :
ST. JAMES BUILDING, B'WAY «fiD 26th ST.

Mention the FlorUfai' Exchange when writing

ORMSBY VENTILATING

APPARATUS

FOR PARTICUI-ARS ADDRESS

E. A. ORMSBY, Melrose, Mass.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

Telephone
Connection.

FOR GREENHOUSES

WATER

RICHMOND
HEATERS

STEAM

133 Sizes and Styles

150 to 7150 Square Feet Capacity.

as CENTRE ST.,
NEW YORK.

RICHIMOND STOVE CO.

NORWICH, CONN.

Mention the Flortota' B»ehjjigq whan wriUng.

..macE.

Gorton Side Feed Boiler

SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR

GREENHOUSE HEATING.

YOU WANT THE BEST.

.WE HAVE IT.

Send for Catalogue and investigate for yourself.

GORTON & LIDGERWOOD 00.,^

96 Liberty Street, New York.

Mention the Florist*' Exchange when writing.

lillEEIIHODSE BEflTli^flllO VEHTILITimi.

Horticultural Architecture and Building.

pitching^^Go

ESTABLISHED 1844.

233 Mircar Strtat, ■ NEW YORK.

•EMD 4C.

FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS.

NINETEEN SIZES.
Perfect Sash Baislng Apparatus,

Rosehouses, GreeniiouBCs, Etc., of Iron

Frame Construction erected complet*

or the Structural Iron Work ahip-

ped ready for erection.

Iron Frame Benches with the

" Perfect Drainage Bench Til«"

•r Slate Tops.

POSTAGE FOR. II,I,l;STRATED CATAL,OGi;E. ^

PIPE

Wrought Iron Pipe, Vftlves, Cooks, Fit-
ting!, etc., for Steam and Hot Water ;
Rubber Hose, Famps and Well Points.

WM. H. m, 42 Day St., New York.

VALVES

Mention the Flortsf Exchange when writing.

Greenhouses Built and Heated

Economically and Perfectly by

HENRY W. GIBBONS,

138 LIBERTY STREET,
ME^IV VORK.
EXPERT ADVICE AND PLANS FURNISHED. ESTIMATES FREE.

Mention th* Florist*' RTCfaanv* when writlnv

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress.

BEST GRADES. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP.

A.DIETSGH&GO.sHEF'F'.k'D"AVEGHICAGO,ILL

Mention the Flortottf Blxchange when writing.

BOI

Bis: BOILERS

Little BOILERS

Up to date BOILERS

FOR

GREENHOUSE HEATING

For particulars call on or address

DEAN BOILER CO., 73 Pearl St., BOSTON, MASS.

__^_____ Mention the FlorUtB* Bicbange when writing.

THOS. W. WEATHERED'S SONS,

BBUimiABIItlSiidmBStS

ESTAKMSHED 18-59.

AND MAMirAfruBHRS

E

SECTIONAL VIEW.

and VENTILATING Lmimi

Greenhouses, etc., erected complete of our

Patent Iron Frame ConBtruction or of

Wood and Iron combined or Wood alone.

HOX-BHO SASH, FRAMES. &C*

IMPROVED SECTIONAL BOILER,

1K99 Model. For Water or Steam Heatiog-.

A FEW POINTS CLAIMED FOR THIS BOILER.

SimpIIcftv of construction ; Sectional headers; Sec--
tlonal ash pit; Maximum vertical circulation; Mini-
mum friction ; Direct or Indirect draft ; Smoke-box on
.front or back; Kapldlty of water circulation; Easily
cleaned in every part; Grates on level with fire-door
opening; Greatest amount of boiler surface expooed
to raalant heat; Heating aurfacea so arranged in fire-
box that the hot gases must strike every part before
entering combustion chamber.

Also CONICAL BOILERS, seven sizes and SELF=FEEDINQ BOILERS, two
sizes for small conservatories.

Send 4 cents for Catnloicue (Greenhouse Construction or Greenhouse Heatinff.

Office: 46 & 48 MARION ST., (New Elm St.,) NEW YORK.

MsmUoa tho Florteta' Kxehuico wh«a wiiUac.

782

The Florists' Excht^nge.

August 5, 1899

CHOICE F'L0^2»'ER SEEDS.

Trade

pkt.

HelliH Perennis* Mammotb mix.. $0.25

Longfellow 35

" *' Snowball 25

Ciiiernria, prize strain, mixed 5U

Calceolaria Grandlflora, mixed... .50
Cyclatneu Glganteum, eeparate or
mixed, 100 seeds, 90c.; 1000 seeds, $8.

pkt. Oz.

niiffiionette, Machet fO.lO $0.40

Defiance 15 .60

M^-osolis AlpeetrlB 25

PalQstrls 25

Primula Sinensis, fine mxd. 50
Panpy, superb mixed, i-lGoz.,50c. ; oz.. $7
fine mixed, % oz,, 50c. ; oz., $3.50.

LILIUM HARRISII-Now Ready.

5 7 iDches ner 1000, $15.00 "-0 inches ■'ft llillU, $90.00

Xrade L,lst on application.

W. C. BECKERT, Seedsman, -

Mention the Plorlfttp' Exchange whftn writing

Allegheny, Pa.

S>rtClALTY:

Floral Metal
Designs ^^

*##

Florists' SDiwiles.

Specialty : Wheat Sheaves.

aPECIALTY:

Prepared J^ j*
Cycas Leaves.

A. HERRMANN,

. . . WRITE FOR CATALOGUE.

404, 406, 408, 410, 412 East 34th Street.
NEW YORK CITY.

Manufacturer of Metal Floral Designs

Importer and Dealer in Florists' .^^unplies.

>en R«d Hybrid Will ^ A M

In full bloom, 4 In. pots, tl.50 per dozen.
OnCCC Clean healthy stock. lOflO BaiDHS, 2^ in.
nUaCO pots, I3.C0 per 11X1; 1000 'M.iiDs.sm.pols,
f 1.00 per 100; 200 La Fkance. 4 in pota, f 6.00 a 100.
cm I AY Si-i Inch pots, $2.00 per 100 ;
Omil-HA fls.OO per 1000.

3 inch pot«,
te.OO a 100.

C.EISELE, i Ith&JefTersonSts. Phila.Pa.

ACeDtlon the Florists' Exchange when writing.

LAGER & HURRELL,

9rowers>nd ^\ n ^\ ■■ | ^\ Q
Importers of \J R W rl I L/ O
•|\ Ij. n i. to come and look

lion t rorsfet «« ""-^ samples of

WU l 1 Vlgwi i,„p„rted and es-

tatolistaed ORCHIDS

at the Convention at Detroit.

Corrospondsuce^^^^ SUMMIT, N. J.
U*nt1nn th* Florlatp' ffxrhang* wh»n writing

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

Largest Stock in The Country.

A.U goods up-to-date and of euperior quality.
Write U8 for prices and other information.
Our new Catalogue sent on application to
tbe trade only.

HEW CAPE FLOWERS!

Price on Application.

H. BAYERSDORFER &. CO.,

B0,62,e4, B6 N. Fourth St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.
IfMittoB the Florl.tii* Bxebanjr. when writlag

FTERIS SERROLATA VOLUTA.

Our stock of FERNS this season is larger and
in better shape than ever, while the assortment is
the best we ever offered.

Now is a good time to lay in a supply for
Fall and Winter use, the plants are all open
frame-grown and are well hardened, and in prime
condition to ship.

Inch

Per

Per

Inch

pots.

100.

1010.

pots.

AdlantumCaneatum 2

»3 50 {30 00

DIctyogramma Japonlca. 3

*' Varlegatam 2

3 50

30 00

Gy mnogramma Sal-

**

•• 3

6 00

phnrea 2

**

" Grand Iceps. 2

4 00

35 00

Doodia Aspera Maltiflda. 2^

*'

.4

15 00

Lastrea Aristata Varle-

**

Farleyense 3

20 00

gata 2

*'

4

40 00

Laetrea Chrysoloba 2>4

•'

Gracllllmnm.., 2

5 00

40 00

Opaca 2M

**

4

15 00

Lomarla Glbba 2!^

•*

Le Grand! 4

12 00

Microlepla Hlrta Cristata 2^

*'

Pubegcens 2

3 50

3000

3

•'

Teneram 2

5 00

40 00

4

*'

Wlegandl 3

8 00

HiBpIda 2)4

"'

4

15 00

Nephrodlum HIrtlpeB.... 2>.4

*'

Formosam 3

8 00

Nephrolepl. Exaltata

•'

Latliomi 3

15 00

BostonlenBls 2

"

Caudatum 3

10 00

4

"

Dolabriformig. 3

10 00

5

Aapldiu

m TsaBgimense... 2

6 00

50 00

NephroleplBCordataCom*

'Blechnam Braztllense. . . , 1^

3 50

30 00

pacta 2H

'*

Rnbmm 2

4 00

35 00

3

CyrtomI

um F^lcatum 2U

500

40 00

4

Davallla FIJ lensls Major. . 2

12 00

Nephrolepig Pectlnata 4

*'

Plamo9a2

12 00

Onychlutn Japonlcum. . . . 2V4

*•

Pentaphylla 2

8 00

PoIyBtichum Coreaceum. 2)-4

*'

StrJcta 2y

4 00

35 00

" SetoBum 2!.4

Dldymochleena Trunca-

Polypodium Aureum 2^4

tula...

m

4 00

35 00

PterlB Adiantoldes 2j-4

Per

1000.

Per

100.

$8 00

4 00

4 00 835 00

4 00
4 00

4 00
400
6 00

10 00
15 00

5 00

4 00

6 00
25 00
40 00

5 00
■ 10 00

20 00

15 00

4 00

6 00
6 00
4 00
3 00

35 00
35 00
35 00
35 00
50 00

40 00
35 00

75 00

40 00
90 00

35 00
50 00
50 00
35 00
25 00

PteriB Argyrwa.,

Inch
pots.

...2H

Cretlca Albo llueata 2)4
3

5

2M

*' *' Magnlfica....

" " Mayll

" HaBtata

" Internata

*' Leptophylla

" Nemoralis

'* OuvrardI

" Sieboldl

'* Serrulata

*' " Volata (New)

'• *' Crlstata

" ** " Nana
Compacta

'* Blaurlta Argent ea
(New)

" Treniula

" '* Smlthlana(Scarce)

" Victoria

'• WImsettI (New)

Sltoloblom Clcutarlnm. ,,
Selaglnella £mlllana,,,.

" ■Wlldenowi

Per

100.

$3.50
6 00
3 50
6 00

15 00
3 50
6 00
3 50

3 50

4 00
4 00
3 00
3 50

3 00

4 00
3 50

Per

1000.

530.00
50 00
30.00

30 00

30 00
30 00
35 00
35 00
25 00
30 00
25.00
35 00
30 00

2M 3.50 30 00

6 00

3 50

4 00
4 00
4 00
6 00
4 00
6 00
6 00

30 00
35 00
30 00
35 00

35 00

*'or a full line of DECORATIVE PLANTS and other SEASONABLE STOCK see our current QUARTERLY TRADE LIST of whicli
a copy will be mailed ou application, if you have failed to receive one.

HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

ICration tb« PlorlBt^' Exchange wh«n writing.

THE ANNUAL MEETINQ

Of the Members of the

Florists' Hall HssoGiallon

Will be held at

MHEEUUmOITJCE.

•J

On August 15th, 1899,

At 2.30 P.M.

For the purpose of electing two Directors
and transacting necessary business.

JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y.

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prs PflnsiEs

The riuperiorUy of my Pansieis
l8 due to the fact that I started
with a selected strain 15 year**
a(ro, and have been carefully
aelectiug and adding; to them
each season since. Try them and
see what I have accomplished.

§ PLANTS ONLY.

3 Free by mall at 75c. per 100; E

3 250 for $1.50: 500 for *2.50. E

3 By express. $4 00 per 1000, E

I ILBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. |

ntnTnniimiimMinmiTTniTnfiimmnTiHTniniiimnTniiifTnr;

Mention the FIorlatB' Exchange when wrttlng.

We are a atratght shoot and aim to grout into a vigorous plant.

A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL.

VOL. XI NO. 32

NEW YORK, AUGUST 12, 1899.

One Dollar Per Tear

ASPARAGUS SPRENQERI !

Wh liavi- ti> offer at tliis timi- a fine lot of strong j-ouiig i>lants from 2J^ inch
pots. It is au accepted fact that this is one of the best greens for cutting for Winter
anil is in great demand. It is especially fine to go with Carnation flowers. This
small stock potted up now, or planted, will g.ve very profitable returns all during
the Winter. Strong young plants, 2'^ inch pots, $5.00 per 100.

WINTER-FLOWERING ROSES.

NEW WINTER-
FLOWERING ROSE

MAID OF HONOR

We have a fine stock of tbls new
winter-flowering rose, which Is an
improved BildeauiaJd. with all the
eood qualities of that favorite varl-

GOLDEN GATE

cty; . .

trifle darker In color. If anylhing:, and stems are very etiff and wiry.

!!>lrane plants, SH inch pots, l$13.00 per 100.

This variety, while not new, has recently attracted considerable atten-
tion, and Is considered by many one of the most valuable wlnter-
flowerlng roses now grown. It does best In a temperature that grows
hoe UrideBiiiaifl. Under favorable conditions. Its shapely blooms
are often as large as Aiiiei-U-nii Beauty, and aje borne on urong. heavy canes, stiff as reeds. When well
grown. It is of e.\qul8lte color— fliell-plnk, shading to creamy tl«sh on outer petals. This rose has been grown
quite largely In the vicinity of Washington, where it has been received wiih great favor. Itls afavome wilb
both grower and retailer and commands the highest prices of any Tea rose,

:^ti*ou|{ plants, 3^ incb pots, SIO.OO per 100.

We alsi> offer a flue stock of PERLE, METEOR, BRIDESMAID,

and PRESIDENT CARNOX. Strong plants, 3; , in. pots, $8.00 per 100.

We also offer a fine lot of extra strong plants in 2% inch pots of the following
.sorts, at $4.00 per 100 :. PERLE DES JARDINS, BRIDE,
METEOR and BRIDESMAID.

We are now ready to book orders for the New Crimson Winter-Flowering Rose

Delivery Marctl, 1900. Write us for prices, stating quantity wanted.
Stock is limited ; early orders are advisable. Orders booked and flUed in rotation
as received. Don't be behind in placing your order for this Kose. It is bound
to have a phenomenal sale.

R R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown=on=Budson, N. Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

^n Snvitation

To VISITORS to and from the

^ CONVENTION ^

WE extend to one and all a cordial invitation to
visit the Rose Hill Nurseries and see the
GRANDEST and HANDSOMEST stock of
HOME-QROWN PALMS in AMERICA in all
SIZES and all VARIETIES, also of FERNS,
STOVE and GREENHOUSE PLANTS.

Before placing your orders, all we ask is, to
visit our Nurseries, and you will do tlie rest.

Trains every hour from Grand Central Depot.
Write, telephone or telegraph and our carriage
will meet you.

SIEBRECHT & SON,

Telephone, No, 151.

NEW ROCHELLE. N.Y.

EVERYTHINfi ^or the GROWER ^^d RETAILER

1 i^NOTICE OUR EXHIBIT AT THE CONVENTION.

lI*BUor \a» b.orlit*' Exctaanc* wbtn WTlUn(.

New.
Branching

EASTER LILY

(L. LONGIFLORUIM GIGANTEUM MULTIFLORUM.)

.Although new to this country this grand variety has-been well tested in England
for several years and is said to force equal to Ilarrisii. Our grower gives us the
following description of stock grown in Bermuda :

Pure white trumpet shaped flowers, much larger and in greater profusion
than the ordinary li. Longiflorum or Harrisii, and are borne upon strong robust
stems with numerous long pointed bright green leaves. It has the branching
hahit of the Speciosum type, the flowers being produced in umbels, a .■> to 7 inch
bulb showing as many as 10 to 12 flowers, making it particularly useful as a pot
plant, and is free from di.<.eafie.

\\\ procurai)le stock of this grand, new and distinct Easter Lily has been placed
in our liands for sale, and offer them as follows:

BERMUDA-GROWN, for present delivery.

Per 100 Per l)o.\ of 200

7 to 9 ini'h bulbs St.'S.OO S'JS.OO

9 to 11 inch bulbs •iTt.nO

JAPAN-GROWN, for October delivery.

I'lT 100

5 to 7 inch bulbs IS.'S.OO

« to »-< inch bnlba 7. .10

r to 9 inch bulbs lU.UO

Per lOOO

St.l.UO

(i.'i.UU

9U.U0

OTHER EASTER LILY BULBS.

Ij. Harris

i, .> to 7 iiicli btilhs, jin ordinarily sold SI

.1 to 7 Inch bulbs, our three leg braud .1

7 to 9 inch, as ordinarily sold ) Three les ttrnnd l 10

9toll •' ■• •' ■ ofllie«e MitH {'iO

Per 100 Per 1000

lltolS

. SI. .10

I 1U.U0
\ 3U.0U

840.00
■10.00
90.0O

18.1.00

Guaranteed Longlflorum, Bermuda-grown,

Bought by us with n uunrantee to be free

from disease up to WVt per cent

Per 100

.1 to 7 Inch bulbs 8.1.00

7 to 9 •• 10..10

9 to 11 •• 'fi.m

Per 1000
»I.1.00
100.00
-.{00.00

L. LONGIFLORUM, Bermuda-grown,

As ordinarily sold. Per lOO Per 1000

.1 to 7 inch bulbs 84. .lO 84■^..le

7 to 9 •• lO.UO 9.1.00

9 to 11 " 'iO.OO 18.1. OO

9 to 1 1 '• double crowns 18..10 17.1.00

l^il. Caudidum, 7 to 9 inch.. 3. .10 30.00

Sample cases of all the above and other bulbs will be on exhibition
in the trade exhibit at Detroit, where Mr. Boddington and assistants
will be In attendance to take orders and answer other particulars.

CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO.

342 WEST 14th STREET, VeWsTE' N.Y. CITY.

Impoiiera, Exporters and Growers' Agents ot SEEDS, BULBS and PLANTS.
Mention tlic Florl»f ' Exchange when writlnn.

...Something New For...

CHRISTMAS TRADE

1 02= MME. JAULIN

^ Delicate Peach Pink Bruant ! Large Truss! Large Floret!
SHIPS AND LASTS WELL.

We are now offering the above magnificent Geranium, from 3 inch
pots, short, very stocky plants, at $8.00 per 100. These are now ready
. for a 5 inch shift and can be grown to splendid specimen plants in 7 inch
pots, with a halt dozen large trusses of bloom and will sell on sight at

Christmas. Only 300 left.

1

THE COTTAGE OARDENS,

Queens,

N.Y.

Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

784

The F=i_orists'

■XCHHNGE.

w

E uuai^t to bijy at your store;

U/e l^aue traded tl^ere before.
You'll be sorry if you do^'t serue us

f\s you did of yore.

I.II.V HARRISII. I

St. Davids Island stock.

a to 7 $4.75 per 100 $41.00 per 1000

7 to 9 111.00 •• 95.00 "

9 to 11 19.00 '•

11 to 13 4J.C0

FREESIA RBF. ALBA.

First size flowering bulbs, 65ct8. per 100;

J4 60 per 1000.
Select size, $1.00 per ICO ; S7 00 per lOOn.
Mammoth size, $1.25 per 11,0 ; $10 per 1000.

HVACIPiTHS.

Early Roman White. Choice stoclf.

11 to 12 ctms.... $1.25 per 100; $11.00 per lOCO

12 to 15

13 to 15

1.75
2.01)

H.OfI
17.10

NARCISSUS.

Paper White Grandiflora.

Select stock, $1.00 per 100; $9.00 per 1000.

LILV CANDIDUni.

Large bulbs, $3..5U per ICO; $32.(jO per 1000.

Balb Catalogue now ready and will be mailed upon application. E

I WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, 54 & 56 Dey St., N. Y. |

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Msntlon th« IHorlata* 'Bxchanra wh«n wrltiB*

I PANSY SEED=NEW crop.

^ S. & W. Co.'s

Non Plus Ultra.

Tlie richest mixture ever eent out,
and coDtalQirg tbe BlolcbeilaDd
Ginni varieties In greatest pro-
portion ; very effective.

Per packet IWW seeda, 25 cts ;
per 3^ ounce, TSeta.; per ounce, $4.50.

8uperb Mixture of tbeOdier, Cassier
and Busuot Strains, uneurpassed.
Per lOtK) seeds, 50 cts.; per J-^ ounce, |1.U0;
per ounce, f6.00.

Trimarilenu or Giant Pnnsies. Beau-
tiful class of vlfforous, compact growth,
flowers of an enormous size. Per pSt., 25c.;
per Hi ounce, 5u cts.; per ounce, $3.50.

For varieties In separate colors, also ■
lions on Dutch, Frencti or Bermuda
send for our 1899 Bulb Catalogue.

luota-
blbs,

i STDMPP & WALTER CO.. Seedsmen, 50 Barclay St., N.Y.

-lotn' P'Tohnnir* rrhon xtrrttin^

ESTABLIBHKD 1876.

INCOBPORATBD 1

COXSEEDCO.

Wholesale Seedsmen

34 Gansevoort St.,

NEW YORK.

411,413, 415, Sansome St.,

SiN FRINOISGO.

SPECIAL SEEDS

Jl For the FLORIST and GARDENER.

■ Sand tor Wholesale Catalogue. . .

S JOHPfSOI« & SXOKBS,

■ 217-219 Market St., Philadelphia.

RAWSON'S

"Arlington Tested Seeds"

Are now well known to some FLORISTS, we
want them known to all FLORISTS. Special
price list sent on application.

W. W. RAWSON & CO.

13 and 13 Fanpull Hall Sq. BOSTON, MASS

TOBACCO DUST

50 Ihs., 75c.; 100 lbs., $1.00; 200 lbs., $1.75; 600
lbs., $3 75; ton, $12.00.

White Romans, 12-15, $1.75 per 100;
$14.00 per 1000.

Paper White Grandiflora, $1.00 per 100;
S7.50 per 1000.

Freesias, ex. size, t7. 00; 1st quality, S5.50

FLOWER SEEDS, DOTCH BULBS, Eic.

GRIFFITH a TURKER CO , Baltimore, Md.

Mention the Florl*!** Exchansre when wrltlnR.

usiness Paper
'usiness Men:
.^•^ Florists' Exchange

I CINERARIA I CYCLAMEN 1 1 PRIMULA 1 1 PANSY

LargefloweredEnglish; Large fl. Splendens. Hoi ker's Best, Kolker's Giant.

j, 02., $3.50. Pure white, 100 s., 7.5c. "-^ oz., $3.60; ,^ oz. $1.25; $5.00 oz.; ig oz., 91) cts.

Trade pkt., 50c. Koae, Red. etc., 100s. 65c. Trade Pkt., 25c. Trade Pkt., 26c.

AUGUST ROI.KER & SONS, 5* Dey St., New York.
READY FOR DELIVERY.

LI LI UM HARRISII

5-7, 7-9, and 9-M.

BERMUDA-GROWN LONGIFLORUM

Guaranteed 90 per cent, free from disease. Prices on above and all other btiUis and plants cheerfully given.

PANSY PLANTS and SEED

At Clovena Nurgerles, Home Of the Pansy, we are growing pansy plants by the
million and offer our Famous Blends at GOcts. per 100; $2 50 per 500, prepaid. By express,
S4 00 per 1000. Special prices on large lots, separate colors or blooming size.

XT/^TTC liELOW what customers write regarding our 2736 Grand Pansy,
i\l I I n, Introduction Collection, sixty (60) packets, each containing 126 seeds
A 1 -v/ m &^ of distinct varieties (7500 seeds in all), for $1 75, prepaid.

A customer in Wisconsin,
under date of Aug. 1, writfs;

* The Pansy seed I purchased of
you last season (tave me every
satisfaction. Had the pansy trade
of the city, all because of your
Grand Pansy Collection {273fo. I
can't say too much In praise of
your seeds."

And another in Illinois:
"Last year your Grand Pansy
Collection {2T36j,gaveme the best
assortment of colors that 1 ever
had and I sold more pansles than
ever."

If you have not received
our Special Illustrated
Pansy Price List, recently
issued, in which we offer
100 distinct colors,
8 and strains, inclad-
ing all the uovottles and
other seasonable seeds,
write for It.

N.V.Mlll|[ETGlilDEIIEIlS'lSSOGI>TIOII,

39-4 r Cortlandt St.
P.O. Box 2341

NewYork.

Mention the Florlata' Hlxchange when writing.

Mention the FlorlstB" Exchange when wrlilnit.

SURE CROP MUSHROOM SPAWN

f^.OO per 100 lbs.
Pamphlet ffoio to Qroic Jftishrooms, 10c.

IILIUM HARRISII. EARLY ROMAN HYACINTHS

Special prices on application.

WEEBER & DON, Seed Merchants & Growers,

114 Chambers St., NEW YORK.

Mention the FlortatB' Bxchaofre when wrltlnji

I ....Bulbs, Plants

I OF ALL KINDS.

I HULSEBOSCH BROS.,

I ENGLEWOOD, N. J.

Mention thp FlorlelB' Exchange when writing.

MICHEL PLANT -■>
BULB CO.

ST. LOUIS, MO.

Mention the Florlitu' Eichange when writing.

FRESH SEEDS, 1899 CROP

CryptoiM(*i-in Jnpnnirn, Japan araucarla, trade

pkt , -25 cts ; lOtO seeds, *;:;,00.
Elegaus, trade pkt , 'jScts.; 1000 seeds. $2.00.
Calceolaria llybrida <arandiIlorn, Benary's

Prlre Strain, trade pkt., 25 cts.; KXX) seeds, 7S cts.
Cinerartn Hybrida 4*randiHora, Beaary's

Prize Strain, trade pkt.. 25 cts ; lOOU steds, 75 cts.
Primula Chinensis Fiinb. Gliran ten, Benary's

Prize Strain, trade pkt.. ;;5 cts.; lOOO seeds, f 1.50.
Panuy, Eenary'e Non Plus Ultra, trade pkt., Sects.;

oz., f4.00. Cash with Order.

SHELLROAD GREENHOUSE & SEED CO.. Grange. Md.
Mention the Florleta* ■Exchanee when wrltlni.

PRIMROSES

Heady for 3 inch pots. Well known throughout tbe U. S. and Canada as the flnest
larKe flowering fringed varif ties grown. Singles, named, $2.50 per 100; $20 per lUOO.
Doubles, named, S4.no per 100; $3.5.00 per lOCO. Kxtra plants added to help pay
e.\pre88age. PRIMROSE SEED, of best 13 varieties, single and double,
mixed, 4U0 seeds, $1.0U; half packet, 50ct8.

GIANT PANSY SEED.

The best of Mammoth varieties; no finer ever otiered ; all the seed plants critically

selected. Packet, 3500 seeds, $1.00 ; half packet, SOcte.

A packet of the beautiful new Forget-Me-Not JEWEL added to every order for seeds.

STRICTLY CASH PRICES.

'^it'i^r.L?' JOHN F. RUPP, SHIREMANSTOWN, P«.

MaaClOB th« FloiisU* Kxehanr* wh«n wrltlof.

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ALLEN'S DEFIANCE

2000 SEEDS.

MIGNONETTE

1 Grown under glass, from special selecte4 spikes, for florists' use. e

1 None genuine unless my signature is across the face of each packet, p

I $1.00 per packet. I

3 No seedsman has any of my indoor grown seed, except in sealed packets with E

3 my signature across face of each.— C. f1. ALLEN. ^

I CHARLES H. ALLEN, Floral Park, N. Y. |

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Mention tha FloiiaU* Eiaehany when wrltlav.

August 12, 1899.

The Florists* Exchknge.

785

CALIFORNIA-GROWN

Send fur our Special Trade List.

CALIFORNIA NURSERY COMPANY,

NILKS. CALIFORNIA.

ALM

^^^^OOf^-jr ON HAND

100 1000 3000

A»pnlnBUaSprenKeiii»l.CX)»6.00H5.00

I'oryphn AiiHlrali» "5 5.0O 13.50

Pbu-uix Caimrieuiiiij... .50 3.511 12.00

Rrcliunia 75 500 13.50

Areca IjUteHcens "5 5.00 13.50

Lalaiila Barbuii.cn 50 2.50 6.00

Cbain?propN lliiiiiiliH KobuHta. .50 4.(t)
l..iviHtoDa Uotuudirolia 2.25 20.00

J. L SCHILLER, 404 E. 34tli St. New York.

Mention the FlorlatB" Eichan^e when writing.

\

Dutch Bulbs

French Bulbs

Japan Bulbs

Boskoop Nursery Stock . . .
French Seedling Nursery Stock

Write ue for prices.

RUTHERFORD, N.J.

Mention the FlorlsU' Exchange when writing.

iiefliFaDsies

MARKET AND FANCY STRAINS.
New Crop Seed Ready Now.

The leadingvarietiea to date, when richuesa
of colOFB and large aiza are required. Ae
Krowers, and knowing every strain of note
in cultivation, we can simply recommend our
TANSIES aH unequaled.

Xrade Packages of either strain at
OPiE OOUI.AR. KACH. Full direc-
tions how to sow and grow paneies with
ever? pajliage.

DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, Needham, Mass.

Mt'ntinn th» FlorlBtg' Eichange when writing.

A rare opportuaity to buy a quantity of all
the choicest kiods of bulbs (Guernsey Grown),
at reasoDable prices, for euBh.

Guaranteed to oe tirst-class quality bulbs.
Write for particulars.

THE GRANDE MMSON VINERIES CO., Ltd.

51 W. Sydney Ave.. MOUNT VERNON, N. Y.

Campemelles
Pheasant Eye
Prlnceps
Grandee
Grand Primo

Golden Spur Empresa

H. Irving Sir Watkin

Emperor Spurious

Horeefleldl Grand Monarch

Barrl Conaplcuus Grand Solell d'Or
IRIS.

Blanch Superbe, white Blanche Fleur, white
Alex. Von Humboldt, blue King of the Blues, blue
Cbrysolora, yellow Mixed Irla

Calla Ethiopica.

Buy these Bulbs and you will be abun-
dantly satisfied.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing

usiness Paper
_ 'usiness Men:
^^' Florists' Exchange

Orders booked now for Spring delivery.
Tliese are not bouglit in open marliet
in Yolioliama, but are collected under
our own supervision and are of tlie
first quality. Prices on application.

SUZUKI & IIDA,

I I Broadway, NEW YORK.

MAIN OFFICE. 3 Nakamura. YOKOHAMA. JAPAN.
Mention the Floriatg' Exchange when writing.

RARE COLLECTED SEEDS

OF AMERICAN

Woody and Herbaceous Plants.

Asl< for . ist and Discounts.
PINEHURST NURSERIES,

OTTO KATZENSTEIN, Mgr. PINEHURST, N. C.

Mention the Florlsti' ExchasKe when wiitlnc.

Best and Earliest

for forcing. Write for price to

MRS. I. W. KERSEY, Haywards, California.

DaAodil Gardens, Alameda Co.

Mention the IHorlBts' Bxchanffe wh«n wrltlnc

PANSIES WORTH RAISING

EXCELLENT SEED | J-J,^*'*!^^^^' *^****

CASH WITH OHDER.

G. SOLUU a CO., Jersey City, N. J.

199 GRANT AVENUE.
Mention the Florists' Gxchang-e when wrltlns.

VAUTIER'S

MAMMOTH PANSY.

New crop seed now ready. This ie the
largeHt and flnest Pansy ever offered. We
have testimonials from florists from all parte
of the U. S. praising its size and merits.
Trade packet, $1 00; oz., $4,00.

H. G. FiUST & GO., %\l;^^\^:. PHILt, Pi.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

f PLANT SEED ciD

* Wholesale Merchants. m
ft- Jt>

Mention the Florleta' Exchange when writing.

xxxpANSY SEEDxxx

If you want the floest lart^e and fragrant
Pansy flowers try Woodbury's noted seeds.
Seven pkts. (tOU seeds) fine assorted, 50c.

Finest German and Giant flowers, French
strain, blended or either separate, 2000 seeds,
50c.; 14 oz., $1.00; oz., $4.00. List free.

DAVID B. WOODBURY, Pansy Specialist,

SOUTH PARIS, MAINE.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

A Fair Exchange.

We find that old saying "there is no robbery
in a fair exchange" strongly exemplified In
the case of paying for ads in your valuable
VS-V^t, A & G, ROSBACH.

Pemberton, N. J.

ROSES CHEAP

Strong healthy plants out of 3 Inch and 4 inch pots* at S3.0U per 100:

Bride. Bridesmaid
Celine Forestikr
Clisibing La Fbanck
Clothilde Sodpert
Ducn. UK Brabant

Etoilr db Lvon
Hermosa
La France
La Mabqi:e
Little White Pet

Mme. Camili.e
Mmk. C. Testout
Maman Cochet
Meteor
Mervillk Graham

Marie Gcillot

Paquerette

Pink Soupeet

Souv. DE Jean Cuabavd

Yellow Soupbet

Strong healthy plants from 4 inch pots, at SS.OO per 100;

Climising Kaiskein Aug. Victorca Ferdinand Betal Marecual Nibl Souv. du Pbes. Cabnot

THE ELIZABETH NURSERY COMPANY. Elizabeth. N.J.

M«>ntlon th# IHorlstji' Rxrhanr** wh«n wrltlns

OIMTDAPIA ORANDIFL.. extra choice, mixed'
Ullltn«ni« trade pkt..25c.:oz,|;iO. Primulas,
choice mix., extra, pkt., 25c. : oz.. iflO ; lOdlfTerent. colors
of primulas. 5Uc. per trade pkt. Pansy, Giant, mixed,
trade pkt., ?5c. ; oz., t'i ; Giant Mine. Ferret, trade pkt.,
25c. ; oz., $4 ; Ceclle l3avy, pure white, extra, tradf pkt..
25c. ; Parisian, large stained, Buguot, Gassier, etc., trade
pkt., 50c. Send for sample. N B.— I offer these seed
because they came late tills year. All of 'Oil crop.

Walker and Belmont Avenuee. WOODHAVEN,

Borough of Queens, New York, N. Y.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

SEED PANSIES SEED

Koemer's Superb Prize Pnnsies, improved
strain, new crop, ready now. My own growing.

This mixture Is saved from tbe very finest selected
plants of all leading novelties ; without doubt the flnest
strain In the market to-day. Mixed, per pkt. of SlKXI
seeds, $1.1)0; H oz.. J150; ^ oz., $l75 ; 1 oz., |5.00 ;
white, yellow, black and violet-blue. In separate colors,
same price. CASH WITH ORDER.

PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa.

Cirower of extra fine PauHies.
Plants ready Sept. 15lh.

Mention the Floriats' Exchange when writing.

FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA

True white, from Bermuda seed. Grown at
our own place in California. Now en route.

FIRST SIZE, H to :V4 In. diam ,$5.00a1000.
SECOND " ?^toH " 3.00

JACKSON & PERKINS CO.. "^N^e^t^r^:

LARGE
FLOWERING

BRILLIANT
COLORS

THE JENNINGS STRAIN.

Is considered by many Floristfl as the leading
American strain to date. Stock was never
finer, the season being favorable for the flnest
crop of seed ever raised,

Finest mixed in great variety of colors.
Pkt., $1.00; i^ ounce, $3.00; 1 ounce, $5 00.
Finest White, Blue. Black and Yellow, in
separate colors, 50 ets. per pkt. Postpaid by
mail. Cabh with order.

E. B. JENNINBS.'-ofsi;" SoBthport, Gobi.

Grower of The Finest Panbies.
Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

SELECTED STOCK OF

LILiUM HARRISII

ROMAN HYACINTHS, PAPER WHITE GRANDIFL., ETC. Prices on application.

5-7.
7-9.
9-11.

PerlUO
,..$5.00

Per 1000
$45.CO
10.00 9J.0O

30.00

AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, 52 DEY STREET, -

Mention tb. Flortat.' BxAbuiff. wtaMi wiitlnv-

NEW YORK.

JUST
ARRIVED

FRESH SEEDS

OF

KENTIA BELMOREANA, M.OO per 1000 seeds | wmu
KENTIA FORSTERIANA. 4.00 per 1000 seeds I ''""'•<'•

Bulb Catalogue Now Ready. Mailed on application.

J. M. THORBURN & CO., 36 Cortlandt St., New York.

Mention the FIorlBta' Exchange when writing.

LILIUM HARRISII '\li:^,r..^--

7-9, $9.00 per 100; $85.00 per 1000. 9-11, $20.00 per 100.

Fnppd*A 3^ inch and up $4.50 per 1000
IXKbOimO H incb and up 6.00 per 1000

OXALIS BUTTERCUP-

$5.50 per 1000. MAMMOTH, $7.50 per 1000.
ISimEDIATE DEI.IVERV.

H. A. BUNYARD, 42 West 2Bth Street, HEW YORK.

Mention the Florlata' Exchans> when writing.

FORCING BULBS

First-class in Size and Quality. No Cheap Commission Goods, pp^ino

I^IU. HARRISII, aniind and lieallhy 84 50

ROMAKi HVACINTHS. 13 to 15 1 50

PAPER WHIXE 2SARCISSITS GRABiDIEL,ORA, True.... 1 00

FREESIA, pure white, yellow ihroat, lar^e 60

" " " ane uulbs 40

Pure 'IVIilte, cuaranteed H to ?i 75

BERRIVDA BUXXERCUP OXAEI8, large 85

Delivery included in price of Freesias.
CALI-A EXHIOPICA, all sizes, from 8 to 7 inches and over. Write for pricef.

Per

1000

$13

50

M

(1(1

4

75

3

00

6 50

7 00

SEEDS WE OFFER!

SMILAX SEED

Fresh. Oz.. 30 cts.; lb.,
$2.60 ; delivered.
PVPI AMFN OIGANTEDM, choicest
"•"'-"""-" strain, pure white, white

dark eye. ro'ie.hlood-red ; anv color separate.

lliOseeds 65c.; 500 seeds, $3.00. Mixedsorts,

100 seeds, 50e.; 500 seeds, $2.00.
PRIMULA SII<ENSIS FIMBBIATA. Red,
rnimubrt ^hite, rose, blue, separate or

mixed. 100 seeds, 20 cte.; ICOO seeds. $1.50.

We do not praise them
as the BESX hut we
say XRV XHEM.

PRpCCIil CrCri PUEE white. Oz.,

rntcaiH stcu 35 ctJ..: m, $2.50.

HYBRIDS. Oz., 15c.; lb., $1.50; delivered.
PAI rrni ARIA HYBRIDA, true irrandi-
UMl.UCUI.Hnin y^^^ packet, 25 cts.

RUGOSA, shrubby. Packet, 25 cts.
riMPRARIA HYBBIOA, Prize Blooms,
v>iiit.nnnin ^n colors. Packet of about

500 seeds, 25 cts. NANA. Prize Blnoms, all

colors. Packet of about 500 seeds, 25 cts.

pAMCICC Wonders in color and size. The very choicest sorts of French,

rniioit.o Scotch and German strains, mixed, 1000 seeds, 25 cts.; 600U seeds,

$1.00. In separate sorts or colors: Bugnot, Gassier. Odier, Trimardeau,

white, blue. red. bronze, black, yellow, striped, auricula done. 1000 seeds,

25 cts.; 5000, $1.00.

H. H. BERGER & GO.,

Established

1878.

47 Barclay St., N.Y.

Mratloo tb. Florut*' Hxehanc* whan wrltlas.

786

The Plorists' Exchange.

PRACTICAL and ECONOMICAL

I

THESE WORDS
suggest to a

Horticulturist, the

NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE, publishers of Trade Lists, which
furnishes reports, makes collections, and whose members believe that money saved
is money earned. If you are not a member you should join now.

Address CORNELIUS S. LODER, Rooms 54-55-56 National S|ioe and Leather Bank Building, No. 271 Broadway, New York, N. Y.

ASTER icOSMOS PANSY | SALVIA I

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AMBKICAN ScEO TRAUB ASSOCIATION

Alexander Kopgers, Chicago, 111., l*rei-i-
dent; Albert McCullouch, Cincinnati, I-Mrst
Vice-Preaident: F. VV. Bolgiano, Wanliing-
tou, Second Vice-President. S. F Willard,
Wetlierefieid, Conn, .Secretary and TreaHurer.

California Seed Notes. — GrowerB are
harvesting lettuce and sweet peas with
good results. Therehasbeenanincreased
demand from England and Australia for
lettuce, onion, leek and sweet peas in
variety, also large contracts from Hol-
land for lettuce. It is a little too early
to estimate the tomato seed crop ; there
is a fair st.ind, but acreage is not large
as formerly ; prices have been so low that
growers were discouraged in planting.
All varieties of carrots are looking well.

Onion seed crops are not looking as
well as they were two weeks ago: the
seed stalks are tailing badly andgrowers
are afraid to offer any seed until the crop
is harvested. Some large fields of Yellow
Flat and Yellow (Jlobe will not come up
to e.\pectationB of last month, although
contracts may be filled in full. It does
not look as if there would be any Hurplus
of new seed.

F. Bruggerhof.of J.M.Thorburn& Co.,
and W. Atlee Burpee have been here for
the last week inspecting crops. \V. C.

European Notes,

In mostof the seed growingdistricts in
England somegood rains huvefallen dur-
ing the past week. This has helped the
growing crops of parsley and radish
and enabled the sowings of mangel, ruta-
baga and turuip to be made under fairly
favorable conditions. So far as we can
now see the English crop of radish will
be moderately good. The growers in
■u'esteni l'>;inrfHi-4'iiot quiteso Kjuiguine,
for tin- <lr(Miglit ;uid lii'.it still pi'i-.-^ist and
the small .-nid delic-ati' radishes are more
than one-half destroyed. Even the
coarser and long growing varieties look
sickly and the crop must be a light one.

Cabbages and other biennials for lilOO
are stillin theseed bedsin many cases, for
the risk involved in transplanting is much
too great. The heat which has recently
prevailed in Germany has helped the
asters very nicely but an early harvest is
out of the ([uestion.

Novelties.

An examination of the floral novelties
introduced last season shows that some
few are destiued to become standard
varieties. In sweet peas the palm must
be awarded to Gorgeous, which is un-
doubtedly the finest introduction of the
year. It will enable us to dispense with
Orange Prince and Meteor, as itcombines
the good qualities of both without any
of the detects. iSadie Burpee is a lovely
and distinct white which will commend
itself to lovers of the hooded form. The
three new Cupids are perfectly true in
point of color, but the Beauty is far and
away the best of the bunch. The exhibi-
tion of no less than twelve new Cupids by
one of the English growers is simply ap-
palling. Burpee's -New Bush sweet pea is
a distinct novelty, although the flower is
small and not very beautifui. As a new
color has already appeared It is reason-
able to expect that we are in for a new
race. Really, Mr. Editor, this sort of
thing must be put a stop to as early as
possible. Ajnga metnllii-.n ii'ispa is one
of the most distinct intrmliii'liDiis (jt re-
cent years; forcarpet bedcliiiK itissimply

invaluable. Candytuft, Little I'rince.is a
gem for pot work. Tropjeoluni hederie-
tolium, although somewhat variable, is a
distinct tjpe and a valuable addition to
our half hardyclimbers. I'etuniagrandi-
tiora Mirandaisa great acquisition, being
the nearest approach to a true scarlet
that has ever been produced.

The premier place must be assigned to
Centaurea imperialis, which is one of the
most important introductions of the
present dwade. The plant is very vigor-
ous, growing nearly four feet high; easy
to gi'nw and literally covered with enor-
mous (lowers fully double the size of C.
Margarita, with the same odor and of
the same form. The stems ore long
enough to satisfy the most exacting
" Belle of New York."

f)t novelties for next season it is as yet
somewhat early tO speak. A new Tom
Thumb nasturtium named " Ardoise,"
with chocolate-tinged slate colored spots
on an orange ground, and a new carmine-
rose primula are to be offered by Cooper,
Tarier & Co. E. Benary will offer a giant
strain of double petunia which is a mam-
moth in size and of perfectform and color-
ing, also a dwarf double scarlet, which
will be poi)ular for pot work: a
new extra early dwarf aster specially
adapted for pot culture with flowers of a
rich blood-red, somewhat resembling the
Triumph aster in form, undoubtedly
the eai'liest aster in existence: an im-
proved stain of DeLanghe's fringed cy-
clamen and possibly a new striped and
flaked form of I'apaver nudicaule. The
Saintpaulia ionanthe, introduce<l by the
same firm, has developed a number of
very beautiful shades, as it can be grown
as easily as gloxinia it should notlack ad-
mirers. C. Lorenzhasa fine white Machet
mignonette which will sell readily if it
keeps true, and ad wart golden pyramidal,
which will prove valuable to florists.
Other novelties are sure to be forthcom-
ing which must be dealt with when it is
defluitely decided that they shall apiieiir.

A. Currie, of Milwaukee, accompanied
by Mrs. Currie and their two sons, and
Robert and Mrs. Rennie, of Toronto, are
in London.

,S. B. Dicks, of Cooper, Taber & Co.,
arrives in New York, per S..S. " Umbria"
to-dav. European Seeos

OBITUARY.
Jacob G. Bebus.

Jacob G. Bebus died at St. Mark's
Hospital, New York, Saturday, Aug. 5.
The deceased was a native of New
York City, where he was born Novem-
ber 29, 1851. He served an apprentice-
ship with W. H. Brower, retail florist,
and commenced business on his own
account in 1875 at 958 Broadway. He
remained a member of the retail trade
until 1891, when he, with the late Lewis
Patterson, started as wholesale florists,
at 12 and 14 West Twenty-seventh
Street, and continued in that branch
until 1896, when the firm became in-
solvent and went out of business. Be-
bus again opened up for a short time
in the retail line, but the venture was
not successful. In 1S71 he married Miss
Mary J. Wetterle, daughter of a former
retail florist in New York, by whom he
had six children. Four sons and one
daughter survive him. He was a mem-
ber of Tammany Hall.

Wm. G. Comstock.

Wm. G. Comstock. founder of the
firm of Comstock, Ferre & Co., seed
growers, 'Wethersfie>d; Conn., died of
old age at his home in East Hartford,
Conn., Friday evening, August 4, 1899.
He was born at Chatham, Conn., Oc-
tober 11, 1810, and was the son of Judge
Franklin G. Comstock, author of the
Comstock Digest on the settlement of
estates, which is now in extensive use
as an authority on probate matters.

In early life he taught school in his
native State and at one time was editor
of a local newspaper. His father be-
came interested in the raising of mul-
berry trees for the culture of cocoons
for silk, and in 1836 the deceased joined
his father in that business, publishing
a book entitled the "Silk Culturist."
He also dealt in mulberry trees and
seeds. In the following year he bought
out the seed business of James L. Bel-
den, of Wetbersfield, Conn., and took
into partnership with him Butler N.
Strong. In the Winter of that year Mr.
Comstock went to Cuba, taking %vith
him a lot of young mulberry trees. He
purchased a plot of ground at Matanzas
and set out the young trees. He found
two other men in the same business,
and the three shared the profits. Upon
his return from Cuba Mr. Comstock
continued to deal in the seeds and
trees, but in a short time started in the
business of making borders for seed
bags, and subsequently the making of
boxes. He retired from active seed
growing some thirty years ago. but al-
ways kept up bis interest in the veg-
etable line, testing all the so-called new
things as they appeared in the many
catalogues. In his day and generation
Mr. Comstock was undoubtedly the
most practical and best informed seed
grower in America, and the firm that
bears bis name is yet in the front rank.
Among its members is Secretary Wil-
lard of the American Seed Trade Asso-
ciation,

E. S. LiTingfSton.

Ebenezer S. Livingston died at his
home at Columbus, Ohio, on Monday,
August 7. The deceased was born in
Reynoldsburg, Ohio, in 1855, and was
educated there, but when twenty-three
years old came to Columbus. He spent
eight years in Des Moines, la., and one
year in London, Ohio, engaged in the
seed business. Since the formation of
the Livingston Seed Co, Mr. Livingston
has had charge of a department of the
work and his is the third death in his
famil.v and in the company, within <me
year; his brother, W. D. Livingston, hav-
ing died eleven mfjiithsagoand thevener-
able A. W. Livingston last November.
The deceased was sick only twelve days
with typhoid fever and jirevious to the
attack was in good health. He was an
active mi'niber of the .Veil Avenue United
I'ri'sbytiriiin Church, from which the
funeral tcpcik jilace Wednesday. August 9.

Mrs. Livingston, two sons and two
daughters survive him.

SCHMIDT'S PANSIES

HAVE NO EQUAL.

Comprising the cream of all the leadlngr
strains, unstirpaseed for size, color and
blooming; my own growing.

\i oz. $1.50 ; 1 ox. $4.50.

J. C. SCHMIDT, • Bristol, Pa.

Mention the Floiiat.' Exchmge when writing.

A 1\J\ CDlr^ AM Rl^ A I TTX/ Bridesmaid. Perlo, Bride, Snnset, Meteor,
/\JTl[ZtVl V>/r\l> D[Zr\U I I Morgan, Testout, I»ermec,I.B France, Mlphe-

tos, Kalserln, 3, 3^ and 4 inch.

ASPARAGUS PI UMOSUS, all sizes. SMILAX. FIELD-
GROWN CARNATIONS. MARIE LOUSE VIOLETS.

t. S. m BEIN, LaliewoiJ, N. J.

KENTIA FORSTERIANA SEED

Of Fine

Germlnntins

4{aality.

Per ton of 2000 seeds, $8 50 ; per case 4000 seeds, U6.00 ; per 1000 seeds, $4 50.
For graftiD?. 9IAMETTI,
»Il7L,TIPI.OIt.A and

ROSE STOCKS

DOG ROSE

PLANTS FOR FORCING.

ROSES, budded, and on own roots : RHODODE9iDRO?IS, CL,E]tIATIS,
AZALEAS, HVDRAKiGEAS, SPIR.SAS, DEVTZIAS, A Z A L, E A
INDICA, best market vaileties.

HVACINTHS, XITI.IPS, NARCISSUS, LILIVM
HARRISII (5-T), and JAPAI>i L.OPifJIPL.ORUM.

BULBS

JOOSTENS SELECT BERLIN PIPS LILY OF THE VALLEY.

CANE PLANT STAKES, 4-5 feet, per 1000, $5 00.

TnADV^SioTL.sT. G. H. JOOSTEN, Importer, 85 Dey St.. Hew York.

Represented at Detroit S. A. F. Convention by Mr. J. E. Killkn.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when, writing.

—TRUE WHITE

Verycholce wen cured bulbs ot FREF.su TRUE REFBACTA ALBA,
I from our own grower. Yellow flowers have been carefully rogued out of the Btock.
Fir«t Quality, per lOttl, SC'SO. Choice Size, ST.. 'iO.

CALIFORNIA

Throuph our Exchange l
Sales with best Pfttfllc
CnaBt growers of tlieee
mots we are able to de- 1
liver cbolee. carefully
curetl and evenly grad-
I'd roots at closest grow-
ItiR prices.

Calla Bulbs.

Inch dlam. Doz. 100

First Size, IVi to li< » .75 1500

Select, " lij to 1« l.iS 7.0O

Extra Select, about2tol!^. 1.5t) 9.00

tj n».«-,^l, D<.lt>'-. of high quality and largest sizes from
'i! rrCnCn DUIDS op'? renahle growers. We shall be

^^JWff

pleased to submit samples and prices
which we promise will show best values. First enrly Roman
llyncintlis, NnrcisNiin Paper While Grantlinorot etc.
are aow beiiiK tuliipped to ourcui-iioiiiers.

SEED.. ) CHICAGO, 84-86 Randolph St.

5T0RE i NEW YORK, 14 Barclay Street.

If mtloB tk* Florl.ta' nzdisiic* wiwB WTltliw.

VAUGHAN'S

AuEiiBt 12, 1899.

The Florists' ExcHHisce.

787

Kalamazoo, Mich.— TluCiiitral Micli-
i^^an Niirsoi'v Coniiianv lias increased its
caiiital stock to $25,0(10 and will enlarne
its ciipacity for ]>roducin;i- nursery stock.

Southori»Nursei*.vn»ei»*s As.sociation.

—The annual meeting of the .Southern
Nurserymen's Association was held Au-
gust 1, at Chattanooga, Tenn. The fol-
lowing otiicers were elected: I'rosident —
N. W. Hale, Knoxville, Tenn; Vice-presi-
dent—W. I).(iritring, McClany.Fla: .Secre-
tary and Treasurer— A. W. Newson,
Nashville, Tenn; Executive Committee —
V: M. (irilling, McClany, Fla.. W. L. Wil-
son, Winchester. Tenn,. I. A. Miller. Home,
Ga., K. A. liissell, Richmond. Va.. .J. \'an
Lindley, Pomona. N. C. The association
as organized includes the nurserymen of
Hfteen southern states. Resolutions were
drawn uj) and adopted whereby the asso-
ciation members will be put in touch with
each other on all matters relating to the
nursery Imsiness. It will be the duty of
the association to rcKuk-iteall trade mat-
ters, protect each other and govern the
prices, market, sale and cultivation of fruit
trees and other plants for which there is
a demand. About fifty delegates were
present at the convention, which ad-
journed to meet July :51, l'.)00, at such
place as the executive committee may
designate.

Sophora Japonica.— Recently, while
strolling through Fairmount Park, Phila-
delphia, I came across ,1 large, handsome
specimen of Soplior.-i .ia|MiTiic.-i, and was
struck by its great attractiveness as a
flowering tree and ornamental specimen.
In flower it is a conspicuous tree and
being uncommon in large sizes will at-
tract at long distances. Flowering at
such a time, July and August, adds very
largely to its desirability. The flowers
arecream-white. pea-shaped, leguminous,
and areborne in large, open p.auicles pro-
fusely covering the tree. Tiiere is also a
variety, with colored flowers, called vio-
lacea. While it is perhaps about as desir-
able, the white shows better contrast
with the dark green pinnate leaves. A
weeping variety also exists. The large
specimen referred to in the fl rst paragraph
was perhaps twent.v-flve or thirt.y feet in
height and equally as broad, bushy and
symmetrical. Without its flowers it
might resemble a more orderly kcplreu-
teria siiecimcn. It does well in a rather
light .soil and is perfectly hardy, so far
jis I have ever heard.

Ornamental-berried Plants. — Not

the least of many characteristics that go
to claim for a plant the term ornamental
is that of producing ornamental berries.
This is particularl.y impressive just now
when the large, red tips of the Rosa nigosa
decorate the plants with their splendor.
In size and cfilor they wouhl alnuist pass
for small crab-a|iplcs. Then, too, they
stand outproniincntl\' with a good back-
ground of foli.'ige, whicli is usually ufit
troubled liy Irafc-iliiig insects. In the
same family as the rose we luive another
scarlet fruit-ljearlng tree of particular
beauty — Crata'guseoccinea-an American
thorn. The large haws are produced in
bunches of perhaps five or six, rendering
the color more conspicuous in the mass-
ing. The foliage is not particularl.y at-
tractive, but its Imnches of white flowers
may be so considered. Its branches are
less thorny than the English hawthorns
and the leaves are broad and un-haw-
thorn like. The flowers arc the earliest
to apjiear.

Many viburnums are known and recog-
nized valuable for their ornamental ber-
ries, but there is one less common which
in its wa.v surpasses them all. This is \ .
Wrighti. Tlie color of the clustered fruit
is reddish-black, more delicate than the
larger growing prunifolinm. It deserves
to be better known,

S. Mendei.bon Mkeiian.

Dwarf Fruit Trees.— The idea of Mr.
lionlon (see page G.~,"i, Fi.ohists' Ex-
niANcK) to'givc a few points on the ad-
vantage of growing dwarf fruits trees
was well timed and sliould fje regarded
as a " good thing'' for niirser.vmen and
others. A more extensive cultivation fif
these trees would certainl.y be profitable
and satisfactory, but who is going to
start it? Most nurserymen in this coun-
tr.v grow standard fruit trees and.gener-
all.y, find sale for them; but very few
seem to grow or advertise the dwarf
fruit trees. These trees can and should
be iti ever.y little garden and should be
as common and as well known as a lilac
or a pans.v. It is the nurserymen who
have to start the ball a-rolling, therefore

the.v should grow and advertise their
stock, and tlie horticultural papers
sliould aid them by explaining all the ad-
vantages of these trees, for they are most
■Rfitisfaetory forsmall gardens and a pay-
ing ornament in every respect. Whether
or not the i|uince and Paradi.se would be
hardy in the northwest I do not know,
but it could be easily ascertained. Per-
haps iMr. Iloulon or some one else could
tell more about it than I can, and those
who are interested in this matter w(mld
certainl,v be glad to hear from them
through these columns.

I think thetiuince is a lietterstock than
the hawthorn, and that the latter should
not be used unless in localities where the
quince does not do well. I have always
obtained larger and better flavored pears
on trees budded or grafted on quince
than on hawthorn.

I do not quite agree with Mr. Boulon
that only grafted trees should be used.
We never could find any difference in bear-
ing or growth Ijetween the budded and
grafted trees. In fact, I have seen as nice
fruit and as good bearing trees of the
budded stock hs of the grafted. I think
in most localities it is more profitable to
bud the pear, peach, plum, apricot, and
cherry. Theajiple. in most cases, I would
graft,for the simifle reason that the bark
of the Para<lise is generally a little rough
and thus easier to graft. The quince and
Paradise are very easily grown from dor-
mant heel cuttings planted very close to-
gether in a shady place. The next Spring
the.v may bo put outin nurser.v rows and
budded during the .Summer. In localities
where tliis stock does well it eertainl.v
w<nild fia.y toplantthepyramidal shaped
trees (seepage t'l,",".). I have even known
inst.-niccs where the profits were larger,
but only exiierienced men should prune
them. To cover old board fences or walla
the fan-shaped trees are just the thing,
Morello on the north side, pears, apples
and plums on the east and west side, and
where enough moisture is on hand
peaches and apricots may be planted on
the south side.

Although there is no doubt but these
dwarf trees will be more in demand in
the future, alas there is the contingency
of fraud and disappointment, for the
same shaped trees ma.y be grown on the
common wild stock, which is used for the
standard trees. Those whose hearts
never beat will undoubtedly do so, Irat
the honest nurser.ymen should advertise
tlie fact on what stock the trees are
grafted or budded, and the customers
should ije taught through the columns of
all horticultural papers, and the dwarf
will soon lie a pride in every little garden
spot. J. v., Charles City, la.

Had no Use for Beauty.

It is recorded that on one occasion
when a party of Congressmen were mak-
ing a tour of the Washington Botanic
Gardens, Mr. Smith's .Scots temper came
ver.y near getting the better of him.
'; What is the use of It all ? " asked one of
them. " Why should Congress spend the
people's money for things that are only
pretty?"

" My dear sir," was Mr. .Smith's quick
response, "if the Great Architect of the
universe had thought of utilit.v when he
made you, he would have iiut you on
tour legs and fedyouonlia.v." — .Saturda.y
Evening Post.

CM 1 1 AY Strongr, one year plants. 3H and
OnilLHA 3 in.. $2.60 per 1(10; $30.00 per

IfiOO. Choice, well ripened seed, 26c. per oz.;

$4 00 per lb.

In fine assortrnent for Fall.
Write for prices.

p/CflNirC ^or Fall plantintr, line stock
r /t U 111 t O and assortment. $10.00 per 100;
$1)0.00 per 1000.

F. A. BALLER. Bloomlngton, III.

Mantlnn th« FlorlBtB' gTehang« wb»D writing-

P. OUWERKERK

1123 Summit Ave., Jersey City, N. J.

CLEMATIS

AZALEA AMENA

One of the best dwarf, hardy,
early flowering- shrubs. Excellent
forcinff plant. Well rooted plants,
ready for 3 in. pots, SO. 00 per 100;
050.00 per 1000.

SAMUEL G. MOON, Morrisville, "^t: Pa.

Mention the Ploiiets' Elxcb&nge When writing.

CABBAGE PLANTS

Field-grown, I,'', ctn. per 100: $1.00 per
1000; it by mail add 10 ctH, per 100. Write
fi>r prlccH on large lots tor fall planting.
DADCI CV strong plantn, Rr> rts.
r#%rtOt^ I per 100; $2. .50 a 1000;

if by mail add 20 cts. per 100.
Other Vegetable Plants In Season. Cash with order.

R. VINCENT JR. i SON, Whits Marsh, Md.

Mention tbe PlortBts' Exchanre when wiitlnit

EVERGREEN!

An IIHMKNSe STOCK of both lar^e

and small sized E-verureen Trees, in
great variety. Also Evergrreeii Slirubs.

CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED.

THE W. H. MOON CO. Morrisville, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Just received from our Holland Nurseries

RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS,

SPIRO JAPONICA, LILiUM SPECIOSUKI

PEONIES, BLEEDING HEART

POT GROWN LILACS, HYDRANGEA IN SORTS.

CLEMATIS and H. P. ROSES, m the best sorts.

PRICES MODERATE.
lC«Dtioa th» Florists' Itzck&nc« wfa«D mltlng.

1899,

5,000 Berberis "Vulgaris

4,000 Berberis Vulgaris Purpurea

10,000 Berberis Thunbergii

Prices and sizes on uppllcatloD.

T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass.

Mention the FlorlRte' Gxchance when wrttlng.

FOR FALL
ELIVERY1899.

P^ONlASj

OUR SPECIALTY. ■

Wo grow thera on a mcst extensive n
scald anil in t;reat variety. ■

A. DESSERT, "^"^'t^'-^J

Chenonceaux, Prance. ■

PEAGH AND PLUM TREES 0

Hi'IIttiilc Hiui clc^ftn stock at low wliiilcflHlc ruttB. All
defllnibl.! U'H.llTiK vHrlotlfiB of l»KAi:ilKM, old and
new, In fnilllnK orrlianle. Have the new Trluiiiph*
Green Hboro. and Siipeil fruiting. Buds can be
Bonplled In Hcamm at low raUJH.

Very large Block of IM.DftI TREEH, all on plum
rootfi, one and two years. Buds can he supplied of
these also, either from nurseries or orchard treefl. Have
all tbe leading Japanese varieties. Abundance, Hur
bank, Chahot, Satsuina, Wlllard and others; also the
new KedJiinr and Wlckson In good supply.

Usual supply also of Asparaffua Roots to offer.

ALEX. PllLLEH,"i"ord Nurseries, Milford, DbI.

Mention the Florists' E)xchange when writing.

BZBLEII HiDlCI

We have to offer, for Fall delivery, In
the beet leading varieties, purchaser's
selection, in busby plants on short stems
and exceedingly well budded

Plants from 8 to 10 Inch dlam. of crown, $15.00 per 100
" l(Jtol2 " " 18.00 "

12 to 14 " " 24.00 "

14 to 16 " " 33.00 "

I further strongly recommend my Half
Specimen and S]ieclinen Flantic

Catalogubb and Pricks Cubeknt Frbe

ON Al'I'LU'ATION.

Mention the Florleti' Exchange when writing.

100

18 to 20 Inch ciown, $60 00
20 to 22 " 80.00

22 to 24 " 110.00

100

24 to 26 Inch crowD, f 190.00

26 to 28 " 275.00

2«toS0 " S'riS.OO

Examine my prices and order at once.
Terms. 4 months. Cases and Pack-
Ing are charircd at cost prices. All
goods travel at purchasers risk and
expense. Special prices for large quan-
tities on application. Apply to

O. VANDEN PLAS,
LOOCHRISTI-NE&R-GHENT, BELGIUM.

Wholeftnlc Clrouer of Axulcitfi Indlcn iititl MoIIIp,
IChododciidrotiK, Aruuoariu Exceliia, ralinH,ct<>.

Mention tbe Florlata' Bxchange when writing.

F. &, F. NURSERIES

g'ro°4r»l'' TREES AND PLANTS in full assortment. Trade^c«,alog«e

. Mention the Florl«t»' Exohamre when writing.

SPRINGFIELB,
NEW JERSEY.

POT

r

t GRO^WN

STRAWBERRIES

LWe flbftll have our usual supply of fine plants ready about July 15th. Catalogue containing
correct descriptions of the beet varieties wltb cultural directions mailed on request.
ELLWANGER & BARRY, Mount Hope Nurseries, ROCHESTER, N. Y. 59th Year.

Mention the FlorUtj' Kxohange when writing.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio,

Deaire to call the attentioa of Florists and Nurserymen to their 40 acres of

HARDV ROSES, their complete assortment of KmJI'r and ORPJAMENTAl,

TREES and SHRITDS, and their 44 Greenhouses of ROSES,

PALMS, FICU8, EERNS, ETC.

Correspodenco and personal inspection solicited. Trade List and Catalogues free.

Mention the Florlata* Exchange when writing.

AUCTION SALE

AUGUST

30th

OF

60,000 DECIDUOUS TREES.

75,000 EVERGREEN XREES.

Also SHRUBBERY and VINES.

This Is a clearing out sale o:' fine y.'ung vigorous stock; nothing reserved.
Ground must be cleared regaraless price.

LIST AND CONDITIONS READY AUGUST 7th.

C. RIBSAM & SON, Trenton, New Jersey.

HenttoB the Florlsta' Etxcbanre when writing.

788

The Pi-orists' Exghhnge.

^JIMIOIO^

Rate, 10 cents per llDe (8 words), eacb Insertion.
Cash with order. This rate applies only to Bituatlon
wanted advertlsemeiita and when set solid, without
display. Display advertisements $1.00 per Inch. When
letters are to be addressed In our care add. 10 cts. to
tover espenee of forwarding.

riKRMAX. 30 slnsrle. IG years' experience, all
*-^ around man, strictly sober, honest, wants situ-
ation. C. B , care Florists' Exchange.

CITUATION wtnted by a flrst-class crowers of
*^ roses cariijitlons and general cut flowers; refer-
ences. AddresM. C. A., care Flnrlsts' Bxcbaiiee.

CITUATION wanted, by a yonng man, asslstaDt
*--' In rose houses. 7 years' experience in some of
the largest places tn U. S., best of reference. B. W .
care Florists' Kxihaiige.

A MIDDLE-AGED man. GiTraan. experienced In
■*^ the forcing of veti-tabies. especially cucum-
bers and tomatoes, wants a situation. Address
B. v., care Florists' Bxchange.

CITUATION wanted as working foreman, by mid-
^ die aged, married man. understanding cut
flowers, bedding plants and vegetables under g'ass
Address. W. A. W.. Old Rogers ave., Brooklyn, N. V.

CITUATION wanted, gardener and florist, age 29.
^ experience private and conamerctal; steady, re-
liable: can n>ake up designs and decorate; good
references. Robert Main. G3 North Street. Glovers-
Tllle. N. Y.

CITUATION wanted, by married man, German,
*~-' age 40. as foreman or manager on private or
commercial place, 21 yearn' practical experience tn
all branches, willing and obliging : flrst-c'.iss refer-
ences. Addre'H M. K.. P. O. IIoi 73, Lawrence. L 1.

ANY SEEDHOUSB

having vacAnoy fortraveler, head connter-
man or other capacity where thorough
experience in every branch of tlie trade i%
required, can hear of a suitable party witli
satisfactory references as to character and
ability by addressing J. B. K., care of
J. M. Thorbarn & Co., 3G Cortlandt Street,
New York.

Assistant Seedsman

or

Assistant Book-Keeper,

"Wanted, a situation as above. In a wholesale bulb and
seed firm, or with a wholesale cut flower commission
florist in New York City, Am 19, Industrious, honest,
and good at flgures; can furnish good references as to
character, business ability, etc. : acquainted with both
English and French. Trustworthy and wllllne" to assist
where needed. Apply

B. Y,, care Florists' Exchange.

HELP WmTED

Bate SI per inch. No adv. less than 50o.

"WANTED.

Immediately, single man.Gennan preferred, acquainted
In nursery tmslness ; f 25 per month with board. Address

V. A, VAMICEK NITRSHRIES,

Ke-wport, R. I.

^V ANTED.

AesistantB in our Vegetable and Flower
Seed Departments.

R. & J. FARQCHAB & CO.,
16 and V.) So. Market St., Boston, Mass.

SEEDSMAN W^ ANTED.

Good salary and steady position for a man
(German preferred) who understands the busi-
neas and has a connection among^ the market
gardening trade around New York City.
Apply by letter,

MARKHT GARDCPiHR,

Care Florists* Excbanjfe.

^VANTED.

A good all around tlorist to take charge ;
steady place ; $20.00 per month, board and
room ; will pay more if suited. Give refer-
ence and experience.

O. HUHFELD, Clay Center, Kansas.

MISGELLIIIEOOS WtllTS.

Rate «1 per inch. No adv. less than 50c.

W^ANTED TO I^EASE:

Greenhouses In reach of Boston Market, not less than
5000 ft, glass ; state size of houses, terms, etc.

GROWER, care Boston Flower Market,

Park Street, Boston, Mass.

liVANT

A good second-hand No 15 HItchlngs Boiler: state
what condition It Is In, how long In use. Give lowest
cash price.

Address B. X., care Florists' Exchange.

Mention the FlorlsU* Exchanse when WTltlng.

SEEDSMAN'S DRAWERS

and FIXTURES WANTED.

Wanted, a full set of fixtures, drawers, coun-
ters, bins, etc., suitable for a seed store.
Give full description and price to

SEEDSMAN.
Care Florists' Excbatiife.

BUSINESS OPPOnTOmTIES.

Bate SI per Inch. No adv. less than 60o.

TO RENT.

Three greenhouses 20 x 140 feet each, hot water beat-
ing; within 14 miles of Nciv Tork. A flr8^cla8s retail
business. Address

B. L.., care Florlsta' Exchange.

FOR RENT OR SAI.E.

Greenhouses, situated in Landsdowne, Pa., a
beautiful suburb of Philadelphia, Home mar-
ket, a rare opportunity, cheap. Apply, E. B.
LEWIS, Landsdowne, Pa., or Jno. J. Gib-
bons, 3300 South Street, Philadelphia.

FOR SAI.K.

Some extra good 3 Inch second-band hot water pipe,
at 5 c'8. per foot. Also some 4 Inch. Secure It while
It lasts.

W. H. SALTER, Rochester, N. Y.

FOR SAI.F OR RE:NT.

Greenhouse, dwelling, and celery garden ;
good town, no competition, 4,000 ft. glass, good
thing; $200 cash and $20 monthly will buy it

If you want n home and business at a bar-
gain, investigate this.

W. J. OLDS,

Du Bols, Fa.

FOR SAI.E.

The good will and fixtures of retail flower store,
situated at 15th and Spruce Sts., Philadelphia. Pa„
has been open only one .'^eason and did good cut
flower and plant bun! ness. cash receipts reachlnc $600
per month; the store Is in an aristocratic locality.
excellent opportunity for a younc man. as KOOd
trade can be worked up; rent paid up to October;
insurance paid to May l*.iOO; fixtures all first-class.
Apply to

S. S, PENMOCK, Wholesale Florist,
1613-lG Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA.

FOR SAI.B.

AT A BIG BARGAIN. My entire stock
of Palms, Ferns and Decorative Plants,
with a well established wholesale business.

New wholesale list ready. Send for it.

For further information and special low
prices on large orders, address

TV. J. HESSHR,

Plattsmontb, Neb.

Yioin FIRM roR m

At Spring Valley, N. Y., one hour
from New York City.

Ten acres, all fertile. 3 houses, 300x18 feet
each, 12.000 plants, healthy and vigorous ; large
supply of compost; water tower. 6000 gallons,
pumped from never failing well by Ericsson
hot air engine and conveyed to all essential
points of grounds and houses; lattice work
forshading; 13 room good dwelling. Receipts
last season from violets, $4000. Splendid chance
for anyone desiring to obtain a going businesB.
Mr. J. M. Hunter, Su peri ntenaent of Peterson,
N. .T., Public Parks, will answer any inquiries.
For terms and prices apply to

JOH?>( G. SXHAD Sc CO.,

38 Romaine BIdg., Paterson, N. J.

MISCELLJINEOUS.^^^

Rate SI per luch. No adv. lesa than 50c.

FOR SALE.

HItchlng'a conical Hot Water Heater, No. 3. taps for
2 In. wrought Iron pipe; used 5 winters and In good
condition ; heated successfullyacarnatlon house, 51x24,
last winter. Price, $25, on cars here.
H. F Eiiule. Rochester, Pa.

$25.00 REWARD.

will be paid for information as to the present
whereabouts of 1.300 carnation plants stolen
from my Kreenhouses oti the night of August
8, or for information leading to the conviction
of the robljers. Address,

E. WILCKE, Florist,

Kings Highway,
P. O. Station O. Brooklyn, N. Y.

SHIPPING AND

MARKETING TAG

Preserve your identity on the stock you send
into market by the use of our water-proof
Shipping and Marketing Tag. Prices and
samples on applicatioD to

THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE,

p. O. Hox 1697, New York

Mention the Florists' Exckangv wlieo m-iung.

New York. — Mouday evening, the last
regular meeting before the convention,
averages of each member were made out,
and the team to represent the club at
Detroit will, from present indications,
consist of the following gentlemen;
P. O'Mara, captain; .1. Roehrs, A. S.
Burns, F. Traendly, F. Atkins and W.
Plumb. The scores made Monday were
asunder: T.

12 3 4 5

Troy 101 106 99 138 108

Atkins 130 US 133 168 142

O'Mara 181 161 177 169 167

Traendly 141 140 138 138 139

Withers 166 102 134 117 128

Bunyard 124 133 111 133 133

Siebrecht 164 123 101 113 122

Butterfleld 115 126 96 136 116

Stewart 79 115 109 1(1

Donlan 92 96 102 96

Minneapolis, Minn. — The following
scores were made at the last meeting by
the Twin City Florists' Bowling Club :
12 3 4 6

E. Nagel 167 144 160 117 169

P. E. Lemke 120 124 183

John Monson 126 129 122 166 124

Hoppe 126 134 79 139 103

J. Hartman 117 133 131 117 93

Lynes 89 104 119 95 108

N.

Platbtish, N. Y.— Thursday evening
last a friendly match was played here
with the New York team and resulted in
Flatbush winning two straight games.
In the first game a monster cucumber
was put up as a trophy for the highest
scorer; D. Y. Mellis being the winner.
The match was witnessed by a delega-
tion from the Brooklyn council Royal
Arcanum and at its conclusion Bro.
Wild in a neat speech presented to the
Flatbush Club a liandsome silver loving
cup in token of tlieir friendship to them.
Papa Zeller us president received the cup
and responded in his usual manner, after
which, papa was presented with a walk-
ing cane from Bro. Wild, a.s a personal
memento of his friendship.

The scores made Thursday evening are
as follows:

FLATBUSH.

1 2

Riley 187 168

Sehmutz 114 126

Prosser 169 168

P. Dailledouie 137 145

Mellis 131 176

E. Dailledouze 146 195

853 977

NEW YORK.

1 2

Manda 160 125

Traendly 136 126

Bunyard 116 152

Withers 129 101

Plumb 98 127

O'Mara 171 145

800 776

Chicago. — To keep their hands in the
bowlers have been i)racticing twice a
week, Wednesday and Friday nights.
Friday, August 4, a large number was
present, including several ladies, who
watched the game. The following scores
were made.

It is expected the Omaha contingent
will be in the city long enough before
starting to try conclusions with the Chi-
cago Club. Ess.

Games. Pins. Av.

Barker 4 409 102

Hauswirth 5 864 172

Kreitling 6 8(2 140

Degnan 9 1273 141

Brown 4 332 83

Winterson 7 997 139

J. C. Vaughan 2 225 112

Wilson 2 276 138

Henderson 4 629 132

Phlladelpliia.— The chief topic of in-
terest ihis past week was a cricket
match between an eleven from the Flor-
ists' Club and an eleven of the Stoke
Pogis Nur.serics at Villa Nova. The
match was played on the Intter's ground,
and the florists won by 10 runs. The
game throughout was very interesting,
as those of the tiorists vvho had ever
played had not done so in many years,
and several had never played at all, con-
sequently some of the play was very
amusing. .John G. Gardner as manager
of the Stoke Pogis Nurseries certainly
deserves great credit for the manner iii
whicli li itiTtained the visitors; noth-
ing was wanting for the comfort of any-
one, D. K."

Detroit's Bowling Trophies.

We have a few prizes tor the bowlers,
among which is a $75 trophy from the
Mayor, City Comptroller, City Clerk
and Board of Aldermen, to be won by
the team that knocks down the largest
number of pins in any one game during
the bowling matches, they to have their
names engraved on the trophy with the
number of pins rolled and where won,
and to bring the trophy to the next
meeting of the society to be bowled tor
in the same manner. If the same
learn wins again the trophy to become
their permanent property. It not, the
team then making the highest score
takes it, having their names engraved
on it with the number of pins it took
to win, and the date and place where
won. This team bringing it to the third
meeting place to be bowled for in like
manner, and if either one of these two
teams wins it at the third place, it be-
comes their property; if not, the third
team winning it shall take it and have
their names and the date engraved
upon it, with the number of pins it took
to win it, they bringing it to the So-
ciety's meeting the fourth year; and it
shall become the permanent property
of the team having the highest number
of pins to its credit in that year.

We have also one $60 trophy in the
shape of a badge, called the "hotel
trophy," given by the hotels of the city
of Detroit, to be bowled for. same as
the above trophy, and going to the man
knocking down the largest number of
pins in any one game.

Then we have the County Auditors'
trophy, given by the County Auditors,
Detroit, Mich., value $30. This trophy
goes to the man belonging to the cham-
pion team, who knocks down the larg-
est number of pins in one game. This
trophy to be bowled tor in like manner
as the above two.

Weiss, the hatter and furnisher, Cad-
illac Hotel, gives the Weiss prize — a.
five-dollar hat — to the man who knocks
down the biggest number of pins in all
the matches.

John C. Hartz, hatter and furnisher,
gives the Hartz prize — one five-dollar
hat — to the man who makes the largest
number of spares in all the matches.

W. H. Ellis, dealer in cigars and to-
baccos, gives one box of good cigars
for the man who makes the most spares
in any one game.

John T. Woodhouse & Co. donate
one box of good cigars tor the man who
makes the most strikes in any one
game.

J. L. Hudson & Co., Detroit, donate
one silk umbrella, value $5, which goes
to the man who gets the most pins on
his spares in total games.

Charles F. Marschner, Belle Isle Park
Casino, gives one box of good cigars to
the member of the Detroit team mak-
ing the largest number of pins in all
the games. H. A. Balsi.ey.

The Chicago team is instructed to
offer at Detroit two prizes, one of six
lignum vitfe balls from the Crawford,
McGregor & Canby Co. and a fancy
scarf pin from the Brunswick-Balke
Billiard Co., both of this city, for the
highest scores, in some form not yet
fully arranged.

Riverton, N. J.

The annual match game of baseball
was played on Saturday last upon the
ball grounds here between the married
and single teams of the H. A. Dreer
establishment, resulting in favor of the
bachelors, after a close and highly ex-
citing battle, out of which the obliging
umpire, Wm. Duffy, came out un-
scathed. There were, as usual, some
amusing and humorous incidents. The
umpire, for instance, being a seedsman,
appropriately used beans as counters —
Limas for strikes and Valentine Wax
for balls. The funny part came in
when he got the beans mixed, which
happened now and then, and which was
the cause of a general mixing. The
Bachelors were in danger of losing the
game, which was saved to them mainly
by the introduction of Pete Hemer as
coach, who, with a dazzling pair of
suspenders and a combination of a
kangaroo dance and the yell of a for-
tunately now extinct tribe of Jersey
Indians, spread terror into the hearts
of the Benedicts, who, however, put
up a record of twenty-five runs to their
credit. Many of these were made by
Joe Guffenburg. a light-weight of some
250 pounds. John Ruppert as captain
strengthened the opinion of his admir-
ers as to his ability to Join the ranks of

AUKilHt 12. 1899.

Thb Florists* Exchange.

789

the professional players. Joe Schuler
received a strike in the shoulder which
he will remember for some time, but
which hurt his feelings less than the
fact of having the strike called on him
by the unsympathetic umpire. Har-
vey, by his splendid all-round playing,
showed that his eyesight is not affected
by the bright daylight, as is the owl,
although he is the night watchman.
George Ames, a recently returned war-
rior from the Philippines, proved the
effectiveness of a soldier's training by
the vigorous onslaught he made upon
the powder keg, jealously guarded by
Charles Stratton. James Flynn and W.
Lloyd upheld their reputation as root-
ers while the two junior Flynns were
the stars of the Bachelors and fully de-
serve the credit of champion ball tosser
and catcher of the team. W. M.

Brooklyn.

On the night of Tuesday, August 8. the
greenhousesof E. Wilcke, on King's Higli-
way, were entered and 1,200 carnation
plants stolen; there were also two houses
of asterscut down and destroyed and the
water cocks were all turned on, emptying
the tanks. Mr. Wilcke states that tlie
manner of the plundering would indicate
that it was prompted largely by malice.
A reward of $2ri is offered for the dis-
covery of proi)ert.v stolen or tlie detection
of the" robbers.

Charles Rothar died at hie home, 175
Cooper street, on Jul.v 30.

PINTRARIA tlliolcemlx., trade pkt., 25c. ; oz., $8.
U in unnnin |»i.i„|„|„g^ choice mixed, p.\tra
largr lliiwiT, fresh seed, trade pkt., 25c.: oz.. $S 00.
Pansy, Ghint, mixed, oz.. $2.00; Mme. Perret, trade
pkt., 25c.; oz., $1.00; CecUe Davy, pure white, trade
pkt , 25c. ; sample free. VICTOR B4RTEI>,
MorriB Ave , VVoodbnven, Borough of Queene, N. T.

yt|]tTAH| t Caullflower.H. Snowball, SI. .'SO
I LUL I HULL cai,(,age_ heet varieties, .SO
PI AMT? Celery, large transplanted, 'J.OO

rLHIllij • ■ J. C. SCHMIDT, - Bristol, Pa.

Splendid Btnck from 4 in. pota, clean, large
and tiealthy, $4.00 per 100.

P. COSGROVE & SON, Madison, N. J.

300 BRIDES and 200 BRIDESMAIDS,

4 inch Dots, Kood healthy slock, at l.'i a H)(l,
or will exchange for Boston Ferns.

HENKT HUQUES, Green St., Hackensack, N.J,

Fine 4 inch

plants,
$4.00 per 100.

375 'MAIDS,
225 BRIDES,
160 MERIMEXS,
250 PERLBS,
60 COLDEN CATES,
3)0 EAiFRANCES,

A few hundred 3H inch, at $3.00 per 100.

CASH WITH ORDEK.

A, A. WHITBRED. Altoona. Pa.

PRIMROSES

Dreer's Strain of Chinese
ITlmroses, out of 3 Incd pots,
fine plants, $4.00 a 100.

Cash with Order.

M. E. i R. HOFFER, Mount Joy, Pa.
CRABB & HUNTER,

Violet Specialists '^'.uti\o^^Zt?.°'?,Z

r for prices.

BRIDE8IVIAID8. A few hundred fine plants
cheae._4 In.^pots, 15.00 per lOO. QUICK! WHO

WANTS 'EM ?
SMI LAX. From 2ii In.
$1.25 per lOO.

pots, good bush plants.

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.

Mention the Florlsf ' Exchange when writing.

New York.

A Quiet Week,

This has been a very quiet week in
flower circles, probably the dullest this
summer. However, no one in the trade
compl.iins as it is a, foregone conclusion
that August is a dull month anyway.
8tt)ck is coming in only in small ([uanti-
tics, excepting asters and gl;idi(di, of
the foriiiei-, the white and purple \'arirtieH
are most in demand, ()tlier shades tin<liiig
ver.v poor sales and it frecpientlj' occurs
tliat stock has to be thrown on the
rubbish pile to make room for the in-
coming shipments. Gladioli have been
sold in 1,000 lotsas low as $8. Rubrum
lilies are arriving in limited numbers.
Hydrangea, p. g, is more plentiful and
three bunches sell for a quarter. Carna-
tions are not selling so well, neither is the
quality so good as last week. Sweet
peas are falling off In quality as well as
in supply. Lily of the valley is some-
what cheaper; the price ranges now
from .f l.,50 to *2.,->0 per 100. Roses as
yet are rather inferior though there are
exceptions. Good Bride are quite scarce
while Bridesmaid are more plentiful.
The Ijest grades of both kinds are realiz-
ing f 4 per 100. No. 1 are the best to be
had in American Beauty, but the.v seem
to be preferred over Meteor, as this rose
has dropped to $3 per 100 this week,
th.1t is for the best grade.

Among the retailers there is the usual
dearth of business which is felt at this
time of the year, though show windows
are kept looking gay with Summer flow-
ers, etc. J. H. Small & Sons have a
|)retty water effect with varicolored
pond lilies showing prominently. Her-
man Kuhn, T. Lang and other Sixth
avenue florists also make special efforts
to have pleasing window displays.

1). Mackintosh has moved from 1196
to 11114 I'.ro.idway. The new store has
large plate glass windows and the inte-
rior is well appointed in every way.
Brevities,

D. Mackintosh is enjoying a vaca-
tion at Long Branch. C. H. Grant has
charge of the business during his alj-
sence.

L. C. Bobbink returned from Eurojie
this week in the Kaiser Wilhelm der
Grosee. Mr. lioljbink hasspentfour weeks
visiting the principal growers in Eng-
land, France, Holland and Belgium and
reports good stock of French and Dutch
bulbs as being in short supply.

W. H. Siebrecht is home again after
sijending two weeks on tlie coast of
Maine and making a tour of ttie New
England states.

Miss Rile,y, book-keeper for J. K. Allen,
is enjoying a two weeks' vacation.

.J. I. Raynor is rusticating in the Adi-
rondack mountains.

Traendly & .Schenck are having tlieir
store re-papered and painted.

Edward C. Horan is visiting atBridge-
port, Conn.

.John Nash, salesman for Moore and
Hentz, leaves to-day (Saturday) for a
week's stay at Bedford Station, N. Y,

•J. P. Cleary has a window full of car-
nivorous plants, which prove a great
attraction to passers-by. The.y are the
genuine Dioniea muscipula, (Venus' fly
trap). Among visitors in town tills
week were: C. H. Fleming. Bridgeport,
Conn.; J. N. Champion, New Haven,
Conn.

J. Austin Shaw has been In the city
for a week, visiting his family Jind calling
on the many houses he represents in this
vicinity. Mr. .Shaw will be at the Detroit
Convention in the interests of horticul-
tural and supply houses, too numerous
to mention. He reports a very success-
ful Western trip and a wonderfully
healthful condition of trade. He says
Detroit will surprise everybod.v with the
splendor of this conventino.

«^ t^** fc?* (3* t^ *3™

Mr. FREDERICK J. MICHELL, of the firm of HENRY
F. MICHELL, Seedsmen and Bulb Importers,
1018 Market Street, Philadelphia, will attend the
Convention of the S. A. P., where he will be pleased to
meet our customers and florists.

P. S. — Please look for our exhibit.

t^ *^ *3* «^ t^ «^

The plant shown
above mejiBured 1
Inches across.

B35.BY.

Special Import Offer of Azaleas

(For Shipment about October 20th.)

We have made special arrangements with the largest grower of Azaleas in
Belgium, and take pleasure in offering for delivery in the Fall of 189!), f. o. b. New
York City, Indian Azaleas, double and single, all named varieties, leading market
kinds, shapely plants, well headed, at the prices iiuoted below. This is a specially
low import offer both as to sizes and prices, and your early order is solicited,
Azaleas are growing in favor yearly, as the great demand this season prove.s. It is
to your interest to order now and take advantage of the low prices we offer.

They are shapely .specimens and will make splendid plants for winter and spring
decoration. These plants will be carefully packed and can be safely sent by freight
to any part of the country. Order at once to secure these rates.

Per 11 n

$35 00
45 00

10 to 12 inch heads

12 to 14

14 to ir,

16 to 18

18 to 20

20 to 24

Phf dnz,
$4 50

" 6 00

" 7 00

■' ■ 15 00

" 25 00

30 00

6 sold at dozen rates, 25 at 100 rates.

55 00

NOTE.— Above prices include all charges for packing, cartage, duly,
foreign freight, etc. They are f. o. b. N. Y. City.

Special Offer of Palms, Etc.

(For Immediate Delivery.)

KENTIA FORSTERIANA.

From I") inch pots, 5 to G leaves, 30 to 36
inches high, $1.50 each.

KENTIA BELlMOREAT>«A.

From 6 inch pots, 5 to 6 leaves, 24 to 30
inches high, $2.00 each.

LAXAMIA BORBONICA.

4 inch pots $12.00 per 100

6.00
3.00

4 inch pots, $2.00 per doz. ; $15.00 per 100

6.00
4.00

COCOS 'WEDDELIANA.

3 inch pots, |2.00 per doz. ; $15.00 per 100
2 " 1.00 •• 8.00

ARECA I.UXESCEIVS.

6 inch pots $7.50 per doz.

7 " 10.00

The above three plants in a pot.

DRACHMA SAMDERIAPfA.

Plants from 4 inch pots, $3.00 jier doz.

DRAC^NA INDIVISA.

Plants from 5 inch pots, f2,.50 per doz. ;
$20.00 per 100. From 6 inch pots, $4.50
per doz. ; $35.00 per 100.

RUBBER PLANXS.

15 to 18 in. higli, $4. .50 per doz., $35 per 100
20 to 24 " 7.00 " 50 '•

5 feet high . . $1.50 each, $15 per doz,

ASPARAGUS SPRENOERI.

From 3 inch pots .... flu. 00 per 100
"5 " .... 20.00

" 10 inch pans. . . . 1.50 each.
"8 " .... 1.00 ■•

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS.

Plants from 2;^ inch pot.s, . |5.00 per 100

FERNS.

A line assortment from 3 in. pots, $5 per
100 ; 2 in. pots, $3 per 100. Special— Fine
pans Nephrolepis Cordata Com., |1 each.

PETER HENDERSON & CO.,

35 and 37 Cortlandt Street, New York.

Mention the FlortBta* Excbaose when writing.

790

The F-lorists* Exchange.

HOW TO GROW CHRYSANTHEMUMS

82 pages, well illustrated. A practical compilation of matter contl-ibuted by many of the
leading expert* of the day. By lar the best work on this subject ever written. It contains
Instructions for each month in the year, also chapters on Training, Diseases, Seed Saving, etc.

OIsTXj'X' 25 CE3SrTS-
Pubiished by AMERICAN QARDENINQ, 133 Liberty Street, New York.

Mention th* Florliita' Rzeh&nrfl whim writing

HARDY PINKS
VIOLETS

THE

Her Majesty, Souv. de Sale, Gertrude, Laura
Wilmer, 2}4 inch pots, $4.00 per 100.

Marie Louise, Swanley White, Schoenbrun, Russian,

|3.00 per 100; 2% inch plants.

CONARD & JONES COMPANY, "West GroTC, Pa.

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S F. Dorner & Sons Co. S

: CARNATIONS \

LA PAYETTE, IND.

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25,000 FIELD-CROWN

CARNATIONS

The Finest we ever had.

HEADY AUGUST Ist.

H. F. LITTLEFIELD, Worcester, Mass.

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«■ WM. MURPHY ■■■

Wholesale Gamationlirower l

STATION r M

'■ CINCINNATI, OHIO ■■■

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SURPLUS CIRNITIONS.

Field-grown, healthy plants. IBDO F Hill
8(10 Daybreak, 800 Triumph, tiOO Jubilee.
150 Abmazindy, 200 W. ULOun, 20U Scott,

S5.00 per 100. Cash with order.

W. SABRANSKY, - Kenton, Ohio.

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>P IMPROVED
0 PATENT...

T

Finest Carnation 5u-port
on the market.

Testimonials from the
largest carnation grow-
erein the country. Send
in your order now for
August and September
delivery.

18 in.size, S3.50 per 100;
$30 per 1000. 24 in. size,
$4.00 per 100 ; $35 per 1000.

Liberal discounts made
on large orders.

Cash with or<ier from
unknown parties.

Write to

JAMES HDRAN i SON,

BRIDGEPORT. CONN.
Btentloo the Florlete' Bxehange when writing.

FIELD-GROWN

CARNATION PLANTS

PORTIA, McGOWAN and SCOTT

Extra, $4.50 per 100; $+0.00 per looo.
Ist quality, $.3..')0 per 100; $.30.00 per 1000.

DAYBREAK and PINGREE

Extra (lunllty. ¥r..uo i)r-r H>U; .? 1 .' per lOOO.
Terms, Strictly Cash.

THE BOOL FLORAL CO.,

ITHACA, N. Y.

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SOLID OXJT.

Field Plants in quantity ready in Sept.
Write for prices and varieties.

JOS. RENARD, Unionville, Chaster Co., Pa.

Mpntlon th(* FlorlBts' Exchange when writing.

seemiDo canaiioD Plants

Now too large to mail ; extras added to
cover expressage. Price $4,00 per 100.
Two sample plants by mail for 10 cents.
Try for the $50.00 Prize.

tmerican Rose Company, Washington, D. G.

OUR NEW WHITE GIUNITION

In one of the Be»t on the Market.

Large ilower, very etrong stiff stem, stande erect.
Flower when first open has a very delicate shade of
pink, when full open fa a perfect white. Is free from
mat. Han One <'love scent, We have tried It for three
years. Will put It on the market the corning season.
It Is the beat wlilte carnation we have ever grown.

LOGAN AVE.GREENHOUSES,Danville,lll.

Wholesale Florists.

Mention the FlorlstB* Exchange when writing.

Standard Varieties nearly sold out.

See Exchange of July 22d for Novelties.

H. WEBER <&, SONS, Oakland, Md.

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PriDcess oi Wales violets

Field-grown, stroni? and healthy plants.

Ready NO'w.
AUo CARMAXIONS Mrs. Joost, Scott,
and New York. Heady Ist of September.
PriceMoii npplicntiou. Cnnh with order.

Glen Cove Greenhouses, Glen Cove, N. Y.

F. O. MEN6E. Proprietob.
Mention the Florist.' Exchange when writing.

rampbell
^ Violets

Field-grown, etrong,

clean, ready now,

$5 per 100.

Cash with Order.

W. G. KRABER,

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Yoiine;. Joost, Ron

Ton, .f 8.00 per 100.

Mangold, Dana,
Jahn's Scarlet,
Freedom, :ffO a 100.

8ft TKEMONT ST.
NEW BEUFOKII. MASS.

Exchange when writing.

FARQUHAR VIOLETS

strong healthy plants in 3 inch pots,
83.00 per 100 : S'iS per 1000.

COIL BOILER FOR SALE.

New, will heat house 26x100, $25 cash.

GEO. H. BENEDICT, Yorkville, N. Y.

Mention the Florlaf Exchange when writing.

Violets im Speeialty!

Am now prepared to take orders for
Fall pl.antlng. On account drought can
not fill further orders until about Aug. 1.

SEA GUFF NURSERY, Ssa Cliff, L. I., N.r.

FD. BOULON, Pbop.
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NOTES BY THE W|Y.

Albany, .N'. Y.— Immediately after
clearinf; out liedding stock, which went
faster than usual, .John Dingwall planted
benches of carl.v chrysanthemums and
now has some fine stock fit for 6-incli
pots. His pot grown violets promise to
be fully as good as he usually has them.
He has secui-ed some beautifully marked
double petunias from seed. Outdoor
stock is sadly in need of water; a good
rain lias not been seen in this locality
during llie growing season. I noted at
I.ouis Meiiand's some really good beds
of cannas that were artificially watered,
but w hat a job on a large frontage as is
here. Egandale is the finest in the col-
lection. One of the grandest effects pos-
sible is here shown with a bed of this
variety AVith beds of Souv. d'.Vntoine
Cr(»zy, Florence Vaugh.an. Presidrnt -Mc-
Kinley, ,S,'im Trele.ise ancl IJassrtts UimI.
The Ijackground, a splendid .\bics glaui-a
or Colorado Blue spruce and Acer atro-
purpurea, presenting a grand color pic-
ture both rich and harmonious in its
blending.

•Store business is rather dull, both H.
G. Eyres aud Goldring Bros, keep bu.sy
witli funeral orders.

Fnil Hanker has a capital idea; find-
ing his store not sufficiently ventilated
during the heated feason he secured an
ornamental pair of gates to take the
idacc of doors and finds already an im-
jirovement in the stock.

Troy.N. Y.— Sambrook & Son .■iniinally
make , a, hit with early chr\-s;nilhrnninis
by planting out-of-dooi'S .'111(1 later cov-
ering with sash. They find plants so
treated Hower earlier than those raised
entirely under glass. They have great
success with violets treated in a similar
manner in frames.

Saratoga, N. Y'. — The good times have
struck this city of springs, even the ever
flowing sparkling liquid seems to be im-
bued with them. Just imagine slaking
one's thirst at a gusher rising from a
spring (JO;i feet deep and taking your fill
for five cents. No danger or thought of
microbes in such a draught. Is it to be
wondered at that the air is impregnated
with new life .and that health with
Ijeauty is seen? But Thomas .J. Tot ten
says Beauty must not be allowed to go
to t)ed with wet feet. He means Beauty
ro.se, of course, and that is I suppose one
reason he is so successful in raising them.
He uses immense numliers during the
Summer but says it does not pay him to
grow them thi-ough the Winter. Bride
and Bridesmaid he does also remarkably
well. His carnation Y'ouug America, is
looking very healthy; it takes well
wherever grown. Two other seedlings
of his are also very valuable; they are
T..I. Junior, who takes charge of one store
wliile Miss Dais.v presides at the other;
she is one of the daintiest artists in the
annual floral parade which promises this
year to eclipse all its predecessors.

PiTTSFiELi), Mass.— John White was
making a design at time of my visit,
wliicli to me was original and rich. It
consisted of a chalice standing u(>on a
pillow ! the chalice in orange chinelle,
the pillow in purple immortelles. Tlie
deceased priest's name in white; about
this was woven asiiaragus. F. 8. Fol-
well was bu.sy with .'i decorative order.
His business is increasing in this direc-
tion. He has ■n'rought many improve-
ments of late to his trim well-kept plant.
F. I. Drake reports excellent business, the
profits of which he is investing in a hand-
some dwelling with a storage cellar for
Winter stock.

Spkingfiici.I), Mass.— W. Schlatter &
,Son, after a highly satisfactor.v season
are busy fitting their entire range with
the Lord & Burnhnni ventilator. Mai'k
.\itken has changed the whole appear-
ance of the old Herrick plant by the addi-

MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS

Potted plants, clean and healthy In every particular.
$5,U0 per 100. Cash with order.

WM. J.CHINNICK, Trenlon.N.J.

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Chrysanthemums

For Late Plantinff.

Very fine stock of recent propagation. Leading
standard sorts Including some of the newer varieties
$i!.50alW; t20.00aUK)U. 250 nt 1000 rates. Our selection

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich.

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tion of a corridor house, new boiler and
potting shed aud propagating house. He
is growing chrysanthemums for the first
season; they are promising as are the
carnations, which being planted uiion a
rather low jnece of ground is just the
thing this dry Summer.

HAvr.iiiiiLL, Mass. — Chas. H. Kaulbach
was honored by the Goveruor of New
Hampshire at the opening of the ijavil-
lion at Hampton on the 27tli ult., "^'ith
the title of " Ornamental Horticulturist,"
and upon learning that this was an ad-
denda to the title of our national society
expressed the opinion that it was un-
douiitedly intended for just such as our
worthy fellow craftsman.

Manchester, N. H.— A. G. Hood is
resting from his labors at Y'ork Beach.
Tlieo. Fgger, who has charge of the
estalilishnient, tells me good stock was
at a premium toward the end of the
.Spring and tliey will prepare for a very
busy Fall season.

Nashua, N. H.— Geo. E. Buxton is add-
ing a house for chrysanthemums. While
this has not so far been a good growing
season for carnations generally, there are
some excei)tions — one is here — a vigorous
lot, never better, remarked Mr. Buxton,
who has some ver.v promising seedlings
on trial.

Worcester, Mass.— Chas. .\.Keyes has
overhauled and painted the whole of his
plant, rejuvenated it as it were, which
term I am pleased to apply to the affa-
ble proprietor who has been quite sick
for some time.

Waveuly,Mass.— W. W. Edgar is spend-
ing a brief vacation at Old Orchard pre-
vious to liis trip to the convention to
which place his good lady will accom-
pany him. She will not be the only rep-
resentative of Eve's fair daughters, for
from what I learn the gentle sex will be
str(mger in numbers than at any pre-
vious convenlion. Mr. Edgar has under
considerati<m a paper descriiitive of his
success witli begonia Gloire de Lorraine
with which his name is indelibly con-
nected .

Cambridge, Mass. — Dan Murphy, the
genial foreman to W. E. Doyle is taking
a vacation, var3ing his time between the
beach and an occasional peep at the
greenhouses. Change of scene is just as
necessary to the grower as change of soil
is to the plant.

Fred C. Becker endorses this view but
fears he dare not leave home owing to
the continual orders for his stock of Bos-
ton fern. He says that if he posts a no-
tice on the door " sold out until Septem-
ber" l5nt few would see it. which is in
direct contrast to his advertisement in
the Florists' Exchange where every-
body sees it. Almost the whole f)f his
houses are given to this increasingly
popular plant.

W. A. Bock feels much elated over the
excellent season and sanguine as to the
future, particularly of the Boston fern.
He will be with us at Detroit, together
with his iietter h.alf who is right up in
the ijrofession and a fiower painter of
national repute.

Boston, Mass. — A peej) into the Out
Flower Market at 8 A. M. found stock
sold out. Mr. Walsh, the manager, tells
me this is the case almost every day. In
conversation with Mr. Nicholson, of Fra-
mingham, who, by the way, sends some
of the finest carnations into this market,
I was let into a secret which will be an
ojjen one at no distant date.

Denys Zirngiebei is one of the earliest
shippers and keejis up his reputation for
a choice strain of pansies.

Welch Bros, carry but little surplus at
this time, as Mr. David Welch informed
me. Those who require little can easily
be supplied and those who can take more
are as easily satisfied. I noted some fine
asters for early cutting. M. B. Bunker
takes most of this stock, also water
lilies.

Westerly. R. I.— When I called uiion
,S. J.Bcuter not long since that gentle-
man gave me figures concerning a house
of Kaiserin wliich I think are worth re-
Iieating. The house is 200 feet long with
a single solid bed 6'/2 feet wide. He com-
minccd cutting May 15 and ended De-
cember :il of same year, with a total of
30,000 flowers. This season he expects
the returns to be equal to that of last
year. Mr. Kentrr considers the Garrett
rose a.grand .Siiiniiirr blonnier a quicker
cropiier but not so t.-ikingas ISriilcsmaid.
He lias (Jolden <iate, grafted, in fine
sliapr ,ind will [ilant one of the new 150
X :2iJ-foot houses with It. W. M.

August 12, 1899.

The F^l-orists* Exchmngb.

791

LIBERTY! LIBERTY! LIBERTY!

PRICES AS FOLLOWS:

Own rooted plants, from 2J^ in. pots :
50 plants ami over and less than 100 ... 30 cts. each.

100 plants and up to 1000 25 cts. each.

1000 plants and over |200.00 per 1000.

3 inch pot plants, 5 ets. each additional.

Place your order now and be
sure of getting the best of stock.

Delivery begins March 20th,
1900. All orders filled strictly
in rotation.

Satisfactory reference or cash
deposit from all unknown corre-
spondents.

ERNST G.ASMUS, West Hoboken, N.J.

PRICES AS FOLLOWS:

Grafted plants, from 2% in. pots :
.50 plants or more and less tliaji 100 . . . 50 cts. each.

100 i.lauts and up to 1000 10 cts. each.

1000 plants or more ^350. 00 per 1000.

3 inch pot plants, 5 cts. eacli additional.

J. C. VAUGHAN,

84 & 86 Randolph St., Chicago, III.

F. R. PIERSON & CO.

Tarrytown on-Hudson. N. Y.

EASTERN AGENT.

M'Tilinn the Flnrlsts' l'!xi:hanK"p wh-^n writing.

WESTERN AGENT-

IF YOU NEED ROSES

Send U8 your Hat for prices.

THEC.A.REESERCO.

URBANA, OHIO,
'Wliolesale Rose Gro-wers.

Mention the Florlsti' Exchange when writing.

MANETTI STOCKS

(FOR FALL DELIVERY.)

English or French, especially prepared for grafting,
price per 1000, 10,000 or 100,000 on application.

HARRY A. BUNYARD, 42w.28thSl,N.Y.cny

Mention th^ Flarlgtw' Exrhang*' wh<*n writing

Finest Forcinj Roses ^^jTrto

BRIDE $2.50 $4.00

Also Sou pert, Hermosa, DeGra\?, Krugerand
a full line of roses from 2!^-inch pote, at low
prices. Seed for pricea. Cash with Order.

SMI LAX Fine young plants. «12.00 per 1000-

THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0.

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D. & C. ROSES

are the cheapest hecauie they are the beat. We have
In stock over 1000 varieties on own roota, Including
nearly 200 New Robcb not offered elaewliere, as well as
all the old favorites, at prices that make It worth your
while to send uh your list for quotations before buying
elsewhere. All sizes from '2!^ In. pots up.

Send fur a copy of our Ne*v Guide to Rone C-iil-
ture for 1899, a handsome book of 138 panes, IllustrattMl
with hundreds of half-tones and ten colured plates. It
Is really a work of art and free for the asking.
THEDIHQEI k COKABD CO., SoB«Orow6rs,W68t Orov«.,Fa.
Mention the Florlata' Exchangft when writing

ROSE STOCK.

500 BIIIDKS, .WO 'M.^IDS. from
3% ami 4 inrh pots, line stocky
jjlants

$4.00 per lOu; $40 per i OOO

500 Smilax Plants,

;i}.^ inch pots,
t2.00 per lOO; S20 per (OOO.

250 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 3;^ inch
pels, $7. on pur 100.

150 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 2% inch
pots, S.'i.OI) piM- lOU,

EDW. J. TAYLOR,

Southport, Conn.

Menttnn th^ Florlntit' ExGbange when writing.

For Fall
Delivery.

MANETTI STOCKS
PACKING MOSS

SPECIMEN EVERGREENS

For Imiiiediate Delivery.

HIRAM T. JONES, Union County Nurseries,

EI,IZ.\BKTII, NKW .lEHSEV.

Look Here !

Extra fine Kose Plants,
3;^ and 4 inch pots,
l.'j.OO per hundred. . .

Bride and Bridesmaid.

JAMES E. BEACH,

776 Park Avenue, - - Bridgeport, Conn.

Mention the FInrlf't,'' Rxch«r,ir^ %^h,-r, wrrTine

ROSES

A surplus stock of »^

250 Bri.lesmaids, 600 >>

^~ ~ ~ ~ Brides and 15U Perles, •'

(i from 3K inch pots at |5 UO per 100. A ^

H limited quantity of same varieties from tl

'> 2^ inch pots at $3.50 per 100. Clean, ^

*' healthy stock. CAse With Order. ^J

I JOHN WHITE, Elizabeth, N. J. |

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Fiist-Glass (ose Slock

I h<ave left— 300 Brides, 3 in.

looo Bridesmaids, 3 in.

Strong, well seasoned stock, which I

offer to the trade at

$5.00 per 100.

$60.00 " 1000.

^^- SAMPLES SENT.I^.

A. W. SMITH, 339 Sixth Avenue,

PITTSBURG, PA.

Mention the FlorlBt*' E^xchange when writing.

FIRST QUALITY FORCINQ ROSES

Perfectly taealtliy and Krowii especially for late plaiitiutc.

Only selected growth from flowering shoots used In propagating.

SUNSET, SAFUANO, PBES. CARNOT, KAISERIN. METEOR,

'MAin, WO<)TT«)N, PERI,E, MME. IIO.STE,

3 Ineh pots, *7.U0 per 100. i Inch pots, »10.00 per 100.
Four hundred eraltcd BRIDESMAID, 3}^ Inch pots, »12,00 per 100.

J. Lr. DII^LON, Bloomsburg, Pa.

Mention this paper.

Souv. de Carnot
lUeteor

From 3 Inch pote,
$S.0O per 100.

Cnlherine Itlerinet
l>iicheHM ofAllinuy

NiphetOM The Bride Bon Mien©

SuuHet BrideMiimid l^a h ranc©

From 3 Incli pots, $7.00 per 100.

SouT. de Wootton
K. A. Victoria

From 3 Incli pots,
IS.UO per 100.

Perle deu JarilioH
I'apa Gontier

CHRYSAISXHEMUMS.

FOR VARIETIES AND PRICES SEE ISSUE OF JULY ISth.

":r Marie Louise Violets "^ScT

Price, from 2;,^ inch pots, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000.
Q nfl II AY Strong plants, from 2Ji Inch pots, $2.50 per 100.
^ "' I L M ^ . 120.00 per 1000.

NEW TRAOE LIST Or« AI-PHCAXIOJU.

WOOD BROS., = Fishkill, N. Y.

Mention the IH/vHatB' FlTChRHg^ wb^n writing

HEADQUARTERS FOR

HARDY ROSES

We are now booking orders for Roses in
large lots at Reduced Prices. Write

for particulars.

W. & T. SMITH CO., Geneva, N. Y.

Mention th« F1orl»t«' Ehtchange whwi writing.

BOSES

1500 tIRIDKSItlAID,

i Inch, IK5.00 per lUO.
500 BRIDE. 3 inch,

«5.00 per 100.

imum PLUMOSUS nanus. ^pt*!o"o'!

100.
»5.a0al00.
10.00 "

Cash with Obdbb.

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, fj^;;

All choice stock
OEO. M. CMMABiS, Newton, K. J.

Mention the Florleta' Krchange when writing.

■ ROBT. CRAIO & SON, ■

E tOSES, PgipiS, GBOTONS, s

...CARNATIONS.,
and Novelties In Decorative Plants,

Market and 49th Sis.. PHILADELPHIA. PA.

the FlorlBta' Kxchangf when

BRIDE. PBRLE,
•MAID, METEOR

ROSES

First-class stock, 3!! inch pots,
$6.00 a 1 00. Cash with order.

W. T. & F. P. BUTZ, New Castle. Pa.

Mention the Plorl.ts' ETChajige when writing.

Bride, Bridesmaicl, Perle, Wootton,
Golden Gate, Mme. Chatenay, 3 and
4 inch pots, $5.C0 per 100.

The above are all good strong clean
stock fit for immediate planting.

EVENDEN BROS., - Williamsport, Pa.

Mention the Florl»t»' Eichange when writing.

CLEAN SWEEP-2000 ROSES

2000 nice plants of Brides and Bridesmaids, from 3 In.
pots, at 13.00 per 100 or $25.00 per 1000 ; 500 at 1000 rates.

400O VIOLETS-Stock Healthy.

Campbell. 2H In pots, $3.00 a ItW or $25.00 a 1000;
500 at 1000 rates. Clean and free from disease.

Win e.\change stock for a few thousand good Celery
plants. Also small Palms, Ferns and Rex Begonias,

•W. V. HILLBORM,

State St. Gardens. Newtown, Bucks Co., Pa

Mention the Florleta' Excnatine when writing.

MADE FROM TEMPERED WIRE, BLACK JAPANNED.
THE FINEST THING EVER OFFERED FOR STAKING.

PRICES!

3 Feet ISO.OO per 1000.

3 Feet G inches 7.00 per 1000.

3 Feet 8 00 per lOOO.

3 Feet 0 Indies 9.00 per 1000.

4 Feet 10.00 per lOOO.

H. F. LITTUEFIELD, Worcester, Mass

792

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Contents.

Bowling Trophies 788

BtiRN8iANA« Ex-President Smith's Col-
lection OF 793

Briefs for Busy Florists . . . , 79J

Changes in Business 79J

Convention, An Old-Tiue . . . .793
Detroit and the Convention . . .793
Detroit Convention, The . . . .79;
Firms Who are Bcilding . . . .797

Hail Storms 797

Notes BY the Way 790

Nursery Department 787

Pan-Ambbican Exposition The . . 793
Seen, Heard and Read , . . . 79J
Sweet Pea Shows, Elmira, N. Y., Sphino-

field, Mass. {liJudJ 784

Trade Notes :

Brooklyn, New York 789

Buffalo, ChicHgo, Cleveland, Mouiieal,
Philadelphia, Toronto . . . .797

Boston, Brockton, Mass 798

Cincinnati, 8pringtleld, Mass . . . >)U:i

CATALOGUES RECEIVED.

Ellis & Pullwohth. Milwaukee, Wis

Price List ot i'aims, Ferns, etc.

T. W. Wood & Sons, Kiclimond, Va.— Full
Catalogue of Bulbs, Fiauis, seeds, etc.

F. C. POMBENCKE, Altona. Hamburg, Gei-
many.— Price List ol Bulbs, Seeds, etc.

John Peed & Son, West Norwood, London
Eug.— Illustrated Catalogue ot Bulbs, Piauis
etc.

KiCHMOND Stove Companv, Norwich, Conn.
— CatalogudOt tbe Uiobmoud Heaters and Sec-
tional Boilers, well illustrated.

Tbos. W. Weatheked's Sons, New York.—
A beautifully illustrated catalogue, sbuwirig
samples of the Drm's woik iu gie.nhouse con-
struction; also types ot boilers, and price list of
building materials.

We beg to acknowleJge receipt of a
copy or the Report of the twenty-fourth
annual meeting the American Association
of Nurserymen. It contains all the
papers read, and a stenographic report
of the discussions.

Reference to our advertising columns
will inform the readers of this issue of
an opportunity to piircliase a violet farm
at Spring Valley, N. Y., within one hours
ride of New York City, having some
thousands of plants and everything at
hand for continuing the business success-
fully.

We have been favored with advance
pages of The Florists' Manual, hv William
.Scott. Publishers, The Florists'" Publish-
ing Company, Chicago, Price, .1!5. The
nature ot this work is Mlreiidyliimiliar to
most readers of the trmle |p;i|iers, from
samples that haveappeand ironi time to
time. From a cursory glance of the
pages before us they give evidence that
the book will prove invaluable to every-
one engaged in the florist business, treats
ing as it does on all the staples cultivated
in the most practical manner. Mr. Scott,
in addition to giving of his own experi-
ence, has called to his assistance spe-
cialists of the first rank. It is well
printed and illustrated. An orthograph-
ical error is obseived in the caption of
aponogetoii, which is given as"distach-
on" instead of distachyon; butina final
revision of the pages such will doubtless
be rectified.

The Pan-American Exposition.

We are in receipt of the first number of
"The Pan-American Herald," a semi-
monthly illustrated journal devoted to
the interests of the Pan-American Exposi-
tion to be held in Buffalo, 1901. The
Herald contains lots of interesting infor-
mation concerning the forthcoming expo-
sition. The site consists of a tract of
nearly -ino acres in the suburbs of Buffalo,
and adjoins Delaware Park, which was
laid out by I'^ederick Law (Olmsted.
Over 100 acres of the land to be used by
the big fair isactual park land.Iiordering
on a picture.-^iiue lake and stream which
flows into the world-cclebrntcd Niagara.
Frederic W. Ta.vlor, of .Nclu-.iska, is di-
rector of exhibits, and the committee on
Horticulture, Viticulture and Floriculture
is composed of R. K. Smither, chairman;
C. M.Howard and James Rozan. An ex-
cellent photograph of Professor Taylor
appears in the first issue of the Herald,
accompanied by a brief sketch of his
career. It is stated that the horticultural
features of the Pan-American Exposition
will probably exceed anything in that
line of exiiibits ever disi>la.yed at any
great exposition held in this country, if
not in the world. It is intended to spare
neither effort nor expense to have a show-
ing of plants, flowers, vegetiibles and
fruits grown in the New World which will
be as complete as it will be possible to
make it.

An Old-time Convention.

It is several years since tliere existed so
much general interest and enthusiasm iu
a convention of the Society of American
Florists as prevails with respect to the
annual meeting which opens at Detroit on
Tuesday morning next, August 15, and
the probabilities are that the gathering of
1899 will rank as one of the most success-
ful yet held, both from the standpoint of
attendance and work accomplished.

This enthusiasm, we think, owes its
Impetus in no small measure to the excel-
lent efforts put forth by the local florists
in their endeavor to cater to the social
side ot the affair. Rarely, if ever, has
such a magniflcent i^rogram been pre-
sented, more particularly in the line ot
bowling — a feature in connection with
the conventions that luis always proven
ot the highest interest, and which yearly
becomes more intensified as the "sport-
ing columns" of the trade papers clearly
testify. It is also worthy of remark that
among those who compose the teams
from the various cities are gentlemen to
whom the more important and jiractical
work of the convention has a significance
not interior to that of the non-sporting
delegates, and whosepowersof debate on
the floor, whose words of wisdom and
advice are as iielpful and instructive to
the members as their strikes and spares
or smashing of targets are to the i,lory
and honor of the teams of which they
form a part.

So long as the social side of the annual
assembly is not allowed to dominate and
interfere with the regular hii.'^iiics.s of the
sessions there can be no quest ion, we think,
of its beneficial influence on the attend-
ances. Socialit.r is the loadstone that
draws; and the larger the number of dis-
tricts represented in the contests the
greater and more widespread the enthu-
siasm in the convention generally, for
local pride ranks as high in the bosom of
the florist as in that of any other mortal,
and we all feel elated when " our side
wins." We consider our Detroit friends
have acted wisely in following the sound
advice imparted by Mr. Westcott, at
Omaha.

We would not, however, have it under-
stood that the executiveeommitteeof the
Society should relax in theslightestdegree
its endeavors to provide the most sub-
stantial program possible, looking to the
advancement of the interests ot the mem-
bers. Given the latter, also an attrac-
tive social program, and the practical
work of the meetings is likely to be more
successfully carried out than otherwise,
for, as Mr. Westcott says, the " men wlio
play hard, work hard," and it's the
workers that make the convention.

Members of the Society and those who
are not members who remain away from
next week's gathering, will miss a" treat,
both intellectually and socially, unless
present indications mislead us iii making
our prognostications.

THE DETROIT CONVENTION.

Milwaukee to Detroit.

It is expected that about 10 to 15 ot
the craft from here and the interior
ot the State will attend the S. A. F.
convention at Detroit. A bowling team
will also be represented for the cups
and other prizes. The Milwaukee del-
egation will join the Chicago party on
the trip. C. C. P.

Grand Rapids to Detroit.

.\bout seven or eight of our boys will
attend the Detroit convention, and swell
what promises to be the best attended
meeting ever held. And why shouldn't
it be'.' The floristB have had a prosper-
ous .vear and can afford to go, and
should be, and are anxious to take any
part in tlie convention looking toward
the advancement of the trade in general,
for by that method are they not bene-
fiting themselves in particular'? C.

Cleveland to Detroit.

A committee ot three, consisting of A.
Graham, H. A. Hart and Wm. Brinker
were recentl.v ap|)ointed to receive dele-
gates from other points who stop over
atCleveland, en route to Detroit. A large
number of Pittsburg and Allegheny flor-
ists are expected on Monday evening,
and several from Philadelphia, Youngs-
town, Canton and other cities have ar-
ranged to go by boat from this city.

The entire party will reach Cleveland
on Monday and will leave with the
Cleveland florists by D. and C. boat on
Monday evening at 10.15. G. A. T.

New York to Detroit.

Intending delegates who have not yet
secured railroad tickets and sleeping
berths should immediately telegraph
Mr. John N. May, at Summit, N. J., and
secure same at once. The party will
start from the Lehigh Valley Depot,
foot ot Cortlandt Street, at 12 noon,
Monday, August 14, and travel by the
Black Diamond Express, of the Lehigh
Valley Railroad, tiie handsomest train
in the world. As mentioned last week,
an agent of this road will be at Cleary
& Co.'s auction rooms, 60 Vesey Street,
at 11 A. M., Monday next, to issue tick-
ets to the very tardy ones.

Philadelphia to Detroit.

Convention is now the chief topic of
discussion and from present indications
this city will be well represented. We
are now sure of 52 persons and this will
swell to 60 by Monday noon. The route
is Philadelphia and Reading, Lehigh Val-
ley and Wabash R. R. reaching Detroit 7
A. M. Tuesday. From this city we will
have a special car, " a regular Black Dia-
mond express car," fully eipi.il to a Pull-
man. The train leases Itcailing Termi-
nal at 12..30 P. M. on Monday. The
writer has all tickets and will be at the
depot on Monday to take care of late
comers. David Rust.

Chicagfo to Detroit.

By the time this reaches many of
your readers, the Chicago contingent
will be on the way to the convention
city. With them will go the St. Paul
contingent, supposed at least to num-
ber 15; Omaha, 8; Milwaukee, as many
or more; J. T. Teinple, of Davenport;
Wm. Clark, Colorado Springs; O. L.
Baird, Dixon, 111. That we know of. It
is pretty safe to say that when the Chi-
cago ear rolls in there will be from 60
to 70 in the party. Among Chicagoans
supposed to be going are: President
Willis N. Rudd, Otto Wittbold, P. and
G. Reinberg, Edgar Sanders, J. C.
Vaughan, J. S. Wilson, John Degnan,
G. L. Grant, P. J. Hauswirth and wife,
J. B. Deamud and wife, E. S. Winter-
son, C. W. McKellar, E. Amling. N.
Wietor, G. Asmus, G. and F. Stollery,
A. Zender, O. P. Bassett and wife, E.
Calvert, George Garland. E. E. Pieser,
C. M. Dickinson, F. Benthey, W. Kreit-
ling, wife and sister; A. Lang, J. D.
Brucker, A. G. Prince, C. L. Washburn,
E. C. Pruner, G. Baldwin, E. Wien-
hoeber, E. Buettner and Miss Hanke.
The train leaves Chicago at 12.02 P. M.
Monday, due in Detroit at 8.10, via the
Wabash.

Boston to Detroit.

Every arrangement has been made
for a very pleasant trip of the Boston
delegates to and from Detroit. A spe-
cial buffet sleeping car has been char-'
tered by B. M. Wood for the accommo-
dation of the party, and a pleasant
route selected. The party leaves Bos-
ton on Monday, August 14, at 11 A. M.,
traveling over the Fitchburg Railroad
to Rotterdam Junction, the West Shore
to Utica, thence to Detroit over the
Waliash Railroad, arriving at 7 A. M.
Tuesday. It is understood that the
special car will be filled by the time
of starting. Among those who have
signified their intention to go are Mr.
and Mrs. W. W. Edgar, Mr. and Mrs.
F. R. Mathison, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
A. Cox, Mr. and Mrs. William Bock and
Messrs. Lawrence Cotter, E. M. Wood,
William J. Stewart and Geo. A. Suther-
land. This party will be met en route
by Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Renter, of Wes-
terly, R. I., and H. P. A. Lange and
A. H. Lange, of Worcester, Mass. N.

St. Louis to Detroit.

The St. Louis delegation which will
arrive in Detroit Monday night, 14th,
will consist of Mr. and Mrs. John
Young, Mr. and Mrs. Fred C. Weber,
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Kunz, Mr. and Mrs.
C. A. Keuhn, Dr. and Mrs. Halstead,
Fred. Meinheardt, wife and sisters, Mr.
and Mrs. Chas. Connon, Messrs. J. J.
Beneke, E. Schray, Charles and Robert
Beyer, H. G. Berning, E. W. Guy,
Fred Windier, C. C. Sanders, William
Pape, superintendent of public parks;

E. H. Michel, R. F. Tesson, Charles
Weber, with probably several friends
of above, who go for the pleasure
of the trip and company. A special
car will be used and a stop-over at
Chicago on the return trip has been
promised by the railroad company.
This is a good showing for St. Louis.
The bowling club at present writing is
in good trim and ready tor anything,
even to be in the "also ran" class.

C. C. S.

Hotels in Detroit.

Cadillac, Michigan avenue, 200 roomB,
$3 to $3.50, American.

Russell House, Woodward avenue,
200 rooms, $3 to $3.50, American.

Griswold, Grand River avenue, 100
rooms, $2 to $3.

Wayne, Jefferson avenue, 150 rooms,
$2 to $2.50, American ; $1 to $2 Euro-
pean.

Normandie, Congress street, 50 rooms,
$2 to $2.*50, American.

Barclay, Barclay place, 50 rooms,
$1.50 to $2, European.

Oriental, Farmer street, 100 rooms,
men only, $1 to $1.50, European.

Franklin, Bates street, 100 rooms,
$1.50, American.

St. Clair, Randolph street.

Metropole, Woodward avenue.

The Detroit Florists' Club requests all
visitors stopping at the above hotels to
register with the letters S. A. F. after
their names.

Committees.

Jleception—P. Breitmeyer, Chairman
and the entire Club. Fiiiiince and Hotels
— G. X. Rackham, Cliairman, 880 Van
Dyke avenue. Kntertainment—^. A.
Scribner. Decoration — William Dilger.
Bowling— ¥. Holznagle, Highland Park.
Refresliment—F. H. Beard. Shooting—

F. H. Beard, Fort street West.
Ladies— Mrs. J. F. .Sullivan, Mrs. F. H.

Beard, Mrs. Phil. Breitmeyer, Mrs.Robt.
Flowerday, Mrs. A. Ferguson, Mrs. G. H.
Taepke, Mrs. H. G. Flammer, Mrs. F.
Holznagle, Mrs, G. A. Rackham, Mrs.
William Dilger, Miss Taiilin,Mis8 Schroe-
ter, assisted by all the ladies of the Club.

Convention Exhibits.

Several of our advertisers announce in
this issue their intention of making ex-
hibits at Detroit. Reference to these will
be found in the index of advertisements.

Two very interesting letters on the
sweet pea situation have been received
at this offlce, one from Kev. W. T. Hut-
chins, the other from Rev. Magee Pratt,
but owing to pressure on our columns
both communications are crowded out
this week. They will appear in a future
issue.

August 12, 1899.

Xhe Florists- Exchange.

793

SEEN, HEARD AND READ,

M Ph. Rivoire tells in the Lyun
Horticole ot having read somewhere
of a chemist who pretended to have
obtained a blue chrysanthemum by cul-
tivating rose-colored varieties in a sou
containing iron salt, as is done in the
case of the hydrangea. La ir.emaine
Horticole believes it might be possible
to obtain Howers turning to blue by a
persistent cultivation of the chrysan-
themum in a compost containing iron
and adds that Japanese-embroidered
silk floral work recently exhibited at
Lyons, in which the chrysanthemum
flowers were represented exact as to
form and color, showed the existence ot
a blue 'mum— for the Japanese only
reproduce such work from nature.

An addition has been made to Covent
Garden market, which will be a great
benefit to those who have hitherto had
to stand out in the open. The London
marketmen are more alive to their per-
sonal comfort than are those supplying
New York, for it is reported that all
the stands in the new structure are
already occupied. All of our growers
here have not yet learned to "come in
out ot the wet."

Jamestown and Syracuse, N. Y., and
Kennett Square, Pa., being outside of
the hail belt, the florists of those local-
ities of course did not have any hail
insurance. Burlington, N. J., was an-
other spot where insurance was not
needed. J. Ritner Praul, of Edgewater
Park, N. J., was the wise virgin who
filled his lamp with hail insurance.

A writer in London Garden states
that from remarks overheard at rose
shows the present style of denuding a
show bloom of all its buds is anything
but popular with the general public,
and suggests that the Society offer
prizes for the best natural truss or
trusses of so many distinct kinds, ad-
ding that this class would be highly
serviceable to would-be purchasers, as
they could then see tor themselves
those kinds which were likely to be
most useful to them for the garden.
This hint might be taken, up and put
to a practical purpose by the American
Rose Society in connection with its
forthcoming exhibition for amateurs in
June, 1900.

In an item under the caption "Seen,
Heard and Read" in your issue of Au-
gust 5th (p. 771), speaking of the S. A.
F. badge, appears the following: "The
O. H. adjunct is not visible on the
gilded rose leaf. Will the lopping off of
the 'excrescence' assume practical
shape when the S. A. F. 'returns to its
knitting in Detroit?'" Seeing that
there is a possibility ot our losing
one-half of our title, without having
done anything to merit such disgrace,
may not the question be asked. Has the
"excrescence," as it is termed, accom-
plished the objects for which it was
adopted, or has our profession become
less ornamental; or, have we ourselves,
during the past two years, degenerated
below Mr. Turneley's ideal? A refer-
ence to your issue ot June 3 (p. 590), we
think, proves the contrary. Leave well
enough alone.

Member S. A. F. O. H.

Now that the State vice-president's
office of the S. A. F. has assumed the im-
portance of a report and a hearinK, why
not decorate each one ot these officials
with a broad ribbon badge atconvention
times ;t /a other big guns?

Snooper.

manent home in the Carnegie library at
Pittsburg The collection comprises
1 000 volumes, relating to the writings
of the great Scotch poet, including 230
separate editions of Burns' Poems. The
news that this rare library would leave
Washington was received with great
regret by many lovers of books ar^d ot

Index of Advertisers.

land, who were well acquainted with
the collection, and who thought it
would in time find its way to either the
Congressional or the Washington Pub-
lic Library. Ot the 230 editions ot the
poems of Burns, 90 are American, Mr.
Smith always contending that bcot-
land's poet is more appreciated in
America than in Scotland. There are
ten scrap books filled with clippmgs
from various publications on the poet
and his works. These include articles
from the National Intelligencer and the
Edinburgh Review, among the latter
being the famous comments by Thomas
Carlyle, w^hich have been reproduced m
various forms. , . , . ,

Mr Smith had not disposed ot his col-
lection when he was taken ill last Sum-
mer The physicians attending him
had given up hope ot his recovery and
then his first thought was for the re-
sult of his life's labor, his beloved col-
lection, and his great desire was to so
dispose ot it that it might not get scat-
tered as he had known to be the case
with some other collections. Then he
recalled a conversation he had had
with Mr. Carnegie ten years previously,
when the latter was visiting him in his
home at the Botanic Garden. Mr.
Smith was talking of his collection and
remarked jokingly that his riches gave
him as much trouble as the riches of
the multi-millionaire. He was worried
lest those riches should some day get
scattered. Mr. Carnegie promptly re-
plied that that need not worry him, as
he would provide a home for the collec-
tion. Desiring to secure the direct in-
terest of his friend in the case of his
treasures, Mr. Smith made a will in
which he left them to Mr. Carnegie,
with the request that they be placed for
preservation wherever he should indi-
cate. But the sturdy Scotch constitu-
tion defied disease and upset the pre-
dictions of the physicians, and the pa-
tient recovered. Two months ago Mr.
Carnegie again visited him. and as he
was leaving his house and they were
standing in the little garden filled with
flowers before the front door, Mr. Smith
told his friend of the will he had made.
Mr. Carnegie replied promptly. "If it
is left to me it will go to Pittsburg, be-
cause I love Pittsburg."

The provision ot Mr. Smith's will is
that his collection ot books shall be
turned over to Mr. Carnegie at his
death. As long as he lives they will re-
main at his home in the Botanic Gar-
den. Each book will contain a slip, as
foJlows:

"This book belouffg to a lltcniry cairn ot
Robert Burns collected by W. R. Smith, to
lion<ir him whose mission on earth was to
pieserve tlie ilignity of man with soul erect,

"'Burns! thou hast given ub a name
To shiehi us from the taunts ot seorn —

The plant tliat ereejis amid the soil
A glorious flower hath borne.

" ' Before the proudest of the earth
We Htaiul with an uplifte<l brow :

Like us, thou wast a toil-worn man.
And we are noble now.

W. R, Smith's Collection of Burnsiana

Ex-President Wm. R. Smith, superin-
tendent of the Botanic Garden at
Washington, D. C, sailed Saturday
morning, August 5, from New York on
the State of Nebraska for Glasgow,
Scotland. He was accompanied by Ex-
President Wm. P. Gude. He will be
gone from this country about five
weeks. Mr. Smith will, on arriving in
Scotland, at once go to the great li-
brary of Glasgow, where is to be found
the best collection of Burnsiana in
Great Britain, the purpose of his trip
abroad being to make additions to his
collection of the works of Burns, which
is now reputed to be the most complete
in America. He will also visit Mr. An-
drew Carnegie at Skibo Castle.

Just previous to his departure it was
learned that Mr. Smith's magnificent
collection of Burnsiana, which has been
the work of his lifetime, will be re-
moved from Washington to find a per-

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ired by thee, the gardener poor,
■liT.-idiiig meanuess spurns;

Centrai.ia, III.— Gub. Kneihl la now
proprietor of the Seley greenhouse prop-
erty.

Waterbury, Conn.— Walley & Co. have
opened a florist store at IIS South
Main street.

Salt Lake City, Utah.— J. H. Mc-
.Murdy, whose partner, Burton C. Morris,
died recently, will x:ontinue the business
of the B. C." Morris Floral Company at
at the old address.

Pittsburg, Pa.— The partnership ex-
isting between A. W. Smith and Fred.
Stokes, under the name of the Interna-
tional Growers' Exchange, has been dis-
solved. The firm will be succeeded by
Smith & Smith, and will conduct a Bimilar
business.

AUenO H 784

sUenJ K 800

Allen WS 800

Am Oaidenlng 790

Am JadooOo 802-IJ4

Am Rose Oo ^W

AschmannO 804

Aamua EO 791

Baker W J 800

Baldwin A J 798

Ball CD 799

BallerFA 787

Bartel V 789

BaBBett * Washburn 801
Bayeradorfer H 4 Oo 806

Beach J E 791

BeauUeu U 786

Becker Fred 0 799

BeckertWO 86

BenedictGH 790

BergerHH*Oo 786

BemingH G 801

Blauvelt ft Outtman 810
Bobbink 4 Atkins... 786

Bock W A 799

Boerner Fred 798

Bool Floral Co 791)

Boston Flower thro-
wers' Association. 806
Boston Letter Oo — 801

Boyce 3 E & Oo 806

BrapieLB 801

Brown P 786

BanyardH A 786-91

Burpee W A & Oo. . . 784

ButzWTiF P 791

California Nurs Oo.. 785

Oarmody J D 806

Cefrey Letter Oo 811

OhinnlckW J 790

Oleary & Co 806

Olucas&Boddington

Oo 783

Oonard & Jones Oo .. 790
Oosgrove P & Son... 789
Cottage Gardens ... 783

Cowen'sNSons 804

CoxCW 798

Cox Seed Co 784

Orabb & Hunter 789

Oraig Bobt « Son ... 791
Cunningham J. H . . 798
OutFlower Exchange 800

Darlington H D 8 6

Dean Boiler Co 804

Dessert A 787

Deutsche Gartner

Zeitung 802

Dletsch A &0o 804

Dillon J L 791

Dlngee S Oonard Co. 791
Domer F i Sons Oo. 790

Dreer Hy A 799

Drown ED 798

Dnmont& Co 8ij0

Edwards & Docker.. 801

EhretF 8'il

EichholzH 798

EiseleO 806

ElseleJG 798

Elizabeth NurseryOo 786
Elliott Wm & Sons.. 784

Elliott W H 811

Ellis & PoUworth.
Ellwaiiger & Barry,
ilmmans Geo M...

Evenden Bros

FauatHOSCo 786

F & F Nurseries . .. 787
Florist Hall A»8'n.804-06

FosterLH 799

Fryer E 798

Gibbons HW 8i 6

Qiblln &Oo 804

Glen Cove G'house.. 790
Gorton&Lidgerwood

Oo 804

Grand Malson

Vineries Oo 785

Greene & tlnderhlll 798
Qrifflth * Turner Co 784

Oulick OP 799

QuntherWH 8u0

Hammond B 803

HartM A 800

HeisB JB 799

Henderson P&Oo.. 798
-806

HerrAM 798

Herrmann A 806

Hesser W J 788

Hews A H&Co 802

Hicks & Orawbuck.. 800

Hilflnger Bros 802

HlllEO&Co 8 1

Hillborn WT 791

Hippard E 804

Hltchings * Oo 805

HofferM E & R 789

HolbrookBros 804

Holton & Hunkel Co 800

Horan EO 800

Horan Jas 4 Son.... 790
Hort'lAdvertlaer..
Hugues George J.

Hughes H

Hulsebosch Bros..
Internat'l Heater Co 8u5

JacksonEB 798

Jackson J H.. 804

Jackson 4PerklnB0o 785

Johnson & Stokes... 784

Jones H T

Joosten C H

Rastine Wm F

KelseyHP

Kennicott Bros Co
Kersey Mrs I W. .

Knapper A

Kraber W Q

KrickWC

EuehnC A

Lager 4 Hurrell..
Langjahr AH. .

Lang J .

Lltflefield H F

791
786
801
801
801
786
799
7'.iO
8'>1

soo

8(16

800

810

790-91

Index of Advertisemeflts.

802
. 787

791
, 791

Jacobs S 4 Sons.... 804
JenningBEB 786 i

LocklandLumberOo 802
Logan Ave. G'houseB 790

LongDB 801

Lord 4 Bumham Co 806

MacBean AS 786

MaderP 798

Mallon A Jr 798

McCarthy N F 4 Oo. 800

McFadden EC 799

McKellar&WIntersonSOO

McManns J 800

MerkelO 4 Son 798

Meyer JO 4 Oo 802

Michel P4 BOo.... 784

MtchellHF 789

MUlangF 8ilO

Miller G L 799

Moniuger John 0 Co 805

Moon SO 787

Moon WHCo 787

Morris Floral Co.... 793

MosB Q M 801

Murphy Wm 790

Nat'l Florists' Board

ofTrade 786

National PlantCo... 791
N TOut FlowerOo.. 800
N Y MktG Assn.... 7S4

Niessen L 801

Ormsby E A 804

Ouwerkerk P 787

Peacock WP 806

PennockSS 800

Pierce F O Oo 804

PiersonFRCo 783

Pineburat Nurseries 786
Pittsburg Out Flower

Pltzonka G 798

Oo 800

Plant Seed Co 785

PullenA 787

QuakerOityMachCo 805
Rawson W W4 0o.. 784

Reck J 798

Reed 4 Keller 802

ReeserO A Oo 791

BelDberg Bros 801

Benard Jos 790

RlbsamO 4 Son 787

Rickaecker Ohas H.. 801
Rider-Ericsson En-
gine Co 804

Ripperger Geo 804

Rolker A4 Sons.. .784-85

RoseMfgOo 804

RuppJF 784

Sabransky W 79ti

Schlatter Wm & Son 799

SchillerJL 785

Schmidt J 0 786 89

SchmitzFWO 784

Sohultheis A 799

Schwabe 0 0 798

ScoUay Jno A 805

SeaOUff Nursery... 790
SheUroad G'h'se Oo. 784

Sheridan W P 8ii0

Siebrecht4 Son.... 783

SmithAW 791

Smith N &Bon 790

Smith W ST Co.... 791

Solt»u0 4 0o 785

Stearns A T Lum Oo 806
StoothoffH A,<iCo.. 795
Storra 4 Harrison Oo 787

StuderN 799

Stumpp 4 Walter Co 784

Sutherland G A 800

Suzuki 4 lida 785

Taylor E J 791

ThorburnJM40o. 786
Traendly 4 Schenck 800
Tropical Prepared

Plant Co 801

Van denPlasO 787

Van Home Griffen

&0o 804

Vaughan'B Seed

Store 786

Vincent RJr4 Son... 787
Vredenburg 4 0o... 802

WatsonTR 787

Weathered T W Sons. 803

Webera840o 804

Weber H 4 Sons 790

Weeber 4 Don 7S4

Welch Bros 800

WhiUdin Pottery Co 802

Whitbreil '89

White J.. 791

Wietor Bros 801

WlttboldOeo 799

WoltAQ4Bro 814

Wood Bros 791

Woodbury D B 785

Young J 800

Young TJr 800

Zirngiebel D 786

PLANTS, SEEDS,
BULBS. FLOWERS,

Abutilon 798

Ageratum 798

Alternanthera 7y8

Araucarias 799

Asparagus. . .783-86-80-87
-789 91-98-'M-8nl-ll0

Azaleas 786-87-89

Begonlae 791-98

BelUs 8u6

Bulbs (not specifical-
ly named) 784-86

Calceolarias.. . .784-85-86

Callas 786-86

Oarnations. .786-90-01-98

-806
ChrysanthemumB... 790
Cinerarias . . 784-85-98-806

Clematis 786-87

CrotooB 791

Cryptomeria 784-99

Cut Flowers 800-01

Oycas 785-99-8 j6

Cyclamen . .784-85-98-806

Cyperua 798-99

Daffodils 786

Dahlias 806

Deutzia 786

Dracffluas 789-99

Erica 806

Ferns.... 783-87 -88-89-91

-798-99-801
Flcus ..787-89-99-806

Freesia 784-86-806

Fuchsias 798

Galax 801

Geraniums 783-98

Herbaceous Plants.. 785

Hyacinths 784-85-86

Hydrangeas.... 786-87-98

Impatiens 798

Iris. 785

lyy 798

Liliums .783-81-86-86-87

-806
Lily of the Valley... 786

Lycopodium 798

Manettia 798

Marantas 798

Mignonette 784-806

Mushroom Spawn .. 784

Myosotis 806

Narciseua 784-86-86

Orchids 806

Oxalis 785

Peeonias 787

Palm8...783-86-86-S7-88

-789-91-99-8D1-06
Pansies. 784-86-86-98-806

Pelargoniums.- 798

Petunias 798

Pinks 79(1

Primulas784-8S-89-98-80«
Rhododendrons. . . 786-87
R08e».783-85-86-87-89-91

-798
Seeds (not specifi-
cally named) 784

Selaginella 798-99

Shrubs (not sped

flcally named) 787

Small Fruits 787

Smilai ...785.86.87.80.91
.798-806

Splriea.. 786-87

Trees 787-801

Tulips 786

Vegetables 787-89

Verbenas 798

Violets .786-89-90-91-806

MISCELLANEOUS

Auctions 787-800-06

Baskets 806

Board ofTrade 786

Boilers .788-90-803-01-06

Booka 790-804

Boxes 801

Busineaa Opportuni.

ties 788

Out Flowera, Whole,
sale and Commis-
sion Dealers... 800-01
Exhibits. . . . 783-86-89-99
-801-02-06-06

FertibzerB 802-04

Florists' Letters 801

Florists' Supplies .. . 800

-801-06
Flower Pota, Vases,

Tubs etc 800-02

Fruit and Flower

Plates 802

Glass 802-04

GreenhouseOon-

struction S03-C5

Greenhouse Lumber 802

-804-05
Greenhouse Requi-
sites 806

Hail Insurance.. . 804-06

Help Wanted 788

Insecticides . .784-96-802
-804

Mastica 801

Metal Designs 806

Mobs 79]-8fil

Newspapers 802

Notices 8l6

Pipes, Joints and

Valves 788-804-C6

Pumps 804

Putty 806

Reward 788

Sale or Rent 788

Sash 8114-06

Situations Wanted.. 788

soil 799

Stakes 4 Supports 786-90
-791-803

Stationery 788-8C1

Tile 804-OB

Toola, Implements

etc 804

Tying Material 81,2

Ventilators 8 j»-04-06

Wants - 788

Wire Designs 800-01

BOOKS

TRADE EXHIBITION

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789

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The F^i-orists* Exghknge.

BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS.

Pansies. — In raisin;;- paneiee for next
year's Bales it is always proti table in the
end to procure seed of the beat strains.
The difference of a few cents in a packet
of seed may mean a difference of as many
dollars when customers arelooliins about
in the Spring to see where the bestpiants
can be bought. Seed should besownthis
week, and a frame with the sash raised
well up, both back and front, makes the
best place in which to sow. The sash
should be shaded and kept in position
until tlie seedlings are sutliciently ad-
vanced to prevent rains from washing
them out.

Two or three inches of good soil is
plenty deep enough for the seed bed, and
it is preferable to sow in drills as it can
be then covered more evenly and will
result in a more uniform germination.
When the seedlings are large enough to
handle transplant into beds outdoors or
into cold frames. Do not delay thetrans-
planting until the plants become spindly
and lose half of them by their not being
well established when Wintercomes; but
get them pricked out as soon as they can
be handled easil.v. If planted in beds a
light covering of straw (oat straw is the
best) scattered over tliem after Winter
has fairly arrived, will afford all the
protection they need, but do not put the
straw on too early. Those planted in
frames should not be covered with the
sash until the severe weather makes it
absolutely necessary.

Chrysanthemums that are growing
on shallow benches will be much benefited
by a mulch at this time. Side shoots
should not be allowed to make any head-
way before being taken off, and green or
black fly must be kept in check either by
fumigating with tobacco or the use of
other insecticides, though for a house of
chrysanthemums we have the most faith
in the fumigating. Some varieties will
soon be showing buds and where sprays
are not wanted disbudding will be done.
Take the buds as soon as possible after
their formation and, in cases where it is
undecided whether to take the crown or
terminal bud, take the former, though
with new varieties it would be well to
try some of both and note the results for
future reference. It is a good plan, how-
ever, to let some plants flower without
any attempt at disbudding, especially of
the white or lighter colored kinds, as
these smaller flowersalwayscomein very
useful for funeral work in lilling designs,
and at a time when it ishard togetother
flowers suitable for work that is not
intended to be too costly.

Cyclamen —This is the most trying
period for cyclamens, and to liave them
just right requiresconstantcare. Wheth-
er in the shaded frame orinaslatcovered
greenhouse the shading should be taken
off every evening to do them full justice.
If possible, one man should always do
the watering, then he will soon become
accustomed to their wants aiid govern
himself accordingly. I'ot ali>iiK as needed
and do not try to save time and lal)or by
giving two sliitts at once, that is, chang-
ing from a 4-inch to a 6-inch, or as some
will sometimes do into a 7-inch. From
a 4-inch to a .'j-inch pot is a plenty large
enough shift and will always he more
satisfactory to the plant. When giving
the last potting make tlie soil a little
stronger by adding 1-5 from the compost
heap to the pure leaf soil hitherto used.

Herbaceous Calceolarias should be
sown at this time to make good plants
for blooming next Summer.

The Elmira (N. Y.) Sweet Pea Show,

The Elmira sweet pea show August 3
and 4 was a marked improvement over
last year. There were many more ex-
hibitors, with quality decidedly better.
Besides the Elmira sweet peas there
was a grand display ot Cohocton and
Avoca stock. The Cohocton thorough-
breds were represented by Larrowe and
Leahy, and the Avoca high-flyers by E.
A. Higgins. Mr. Higgins' peas have
made such a prodigious growth that he
has to get on stilts to cut his wealth of
long-stemmed bloom. (I am led to re-
mark there is nothing "stilted" about
E. A. Higgins.)

Elmira is fortunate in having so fine
an exhibition hall, central and con-
venient in arrangement. The fine dis-
play viewed from the galleries was a
kaleidoscope of striking color — an arti-
ficial rainbow ot primaries and infinite
shading.

A pleasing feature ot the show were
premiums, offered by Sam A. Hamilton
to school children, for varieties and col-
lections, and the sweet pea competition
was lively and interesting — in fact, the
young people were the busiest part of
the show. Pity Mr. Hamilton was not
on hand to see the fun. The Elmira
Show was deprived ot the genial pres-
ence of Rev. W. T. Hutchins also. As
both gentlemen had been expected,
their loss was keenly felt. A sweet pea
congress without these prominent ex-
perts would be dreadful to contemplate!

The Eckford novelties were the best

Cupid. Burpee's Bush.

Types of Growth of Sweet Peas.

Tall Growing,

yet exhibited by Charles Larrowe, who
won the premiums in the novelty
classes. Countess of Cadogan won over
Navy Blue, and the color and substance
in this case were O. K. Lady Skelmers-
dale was much better than I had seen
it heretofore, and merited the first-class
award it received. As exhibited its
color was distinctive, well defined and
pleasing. 'The other Eckford novelties
are in higher favor than ever, and sel-
dom has a set been so well received by
connoisseurs. Burpee's Bush Sweet Pea
will be more popular in the new colors
to be offered next year. It seems to be
Just what was claimed for it. A large
table of over seventy varieties, fifty
stems each, all of superior quality, was
a handsome sight. Last year's novel-
ties were well represented — Sensation,
Lottie Hutchins, Dutchess of Suther-
land and Golden Gleam were of ex-
traordinary quality. This choice col-
lection was a Cohocton exhibit — Mrs. M.
Leahy. E. A. Higgins, Avoca. received
firsts with Salopian, New Countess,
Lovely. Venus and several others. His
sweet pea arrangement secured first
award — same as at Cohocton. He is an
adept in this line. Mr. Higgins cap-
tured the gladioli prizes in the several
classes. Hoffman and Rawson each
furnished decorative displays so essen-
tial for general artistic effect. Rawson
had a large collection ot the newer
geraniums, that are fine in several in-
stances. Hoffman's phlox in the peren-
nial class were noticeably good. Mr. H.
N. Hoffman acted as judge and fulfilled
an onerous duty acceptably.

Grove P. Rawson.

Sweet Pea Navy Blue.

Springfield (l»Iass,) Sweet Pea
Show,

The Hampden County Horticultural

Society's sweet pea show, held August
1 and 2, was sadly interfered Avith by
the conditions of the season. The en-
tries were sufficient to make a first-
class exhibition, but many could not
stage what they entered, which made
the show the lightest ever held. The
expert growers say that the sweet pea
vines have never behaved so poorly as
they have this season. Aphis and lice
of almost every kind have been abun-
dant from the tips to the roots, and
with the yellowing and drying out ot
the vines, it has been almost impossible
to get good flowers. Our city forester
says that he believes if old soil is thor-
oughly sprayed or sprinkled early in
the spring with Bordeaux mixture it
would help matters. Has any one test-
ed it? A full collection of sweet pea
blossoms was expected from W. Atlee
Burpee Co.'s trial grounds at Doyles-
town, Pa., but, unfortunately, a heavy
rain destroyed many sorts, so the firm
could send but part of the collection.
Another misfortune was, the flowers
did not arrive until late.

Among new sorts shown this season
was a white seedling by W. J. Eldred.
of this city. This is its second year
and it is the opinion of the judges that
it has unusual merit. It certainly has
excellent form and substance^two es-
sential points, which, according to the

Society's scale of judging, carry It well
up.

Mr. Eldred was awarded first pre-
mium tor general collection, also tor 50
sprays any named variety; 50 sprays
white, with Blanche Burpee: 50 sprays
cream, with Lottie Hutchins; 50 light
pink, with Lovely; 50 variegated, with
America; also for display of new varie-
ties, including those of 189S-9. Best new
variety, Sadie Burpee, also the prizes
in classes calling for largest blossoms
and longest stem; also the Henderson
prize for novelties of 1899, the Burpee
prizes for Sadie Burpee, Burpee's Navy
Blue and Gorgeous. Mr. Eldred was
second place in the contest for the
Burpee prize for Pink Friar.

F. A. Blake, of Rochdale, was repre-
sented by his fiorist, Mr. Cook; his peas
showed the effect of the weather, yet he
made a good display, and the society
appreciated his efforts to make the ex-
hibition a success. Besides filling the
class for the Blake prize, Mr. Cook was
awarded first ot the Burpee prizes for
Pink Friar and second for the best new
variety of the current year; also the
Henderson prize tor 25 best varieties
and the second Burpee prize for Sadie
Burpee.

Of the entries of Ecktord's novelties
for 1899, but two were able to stage,
and the Silver Cup given by Henry
Eckford, of England, went to Charles
Larrowe, of Cohocton, N. Y. Mr. El-
dred was given a diploma tor his entry
in this class. Mr. Larrowe's display
was excellent. The requirements ot the
sweet pea must be more abundantly
met in Mr. Larrowe's garden than in
this section. Certainly his flowers were
unusual in size. Mrs. Larrowe was in
charge of the exhibit.

There were eight Eckford varieties
shown this year. Mrs. Dugdale, a bril-
liant rose, is the best of its color to date
—much like Royal Rose. Lady Grisel
Hamilton is much like the American
variety, Burpee's New Countess — pos-
sibly an improvement. Hon. F. Bou-
verie is much like Venus. Sadie Burpee
is certainly a good white. Lady Skel-
mersdale is a rose-lilac that fades
badly. Othello, maroon-brown, is good,
and, I think, is better than Black
Knight ot last year. Duke of Westmin-
ster, a red purple, and Countess Cado-
gan, an indigo-purple, are not needed.
Of the other sorts, Bertie Hamilton, as
shown here, was not as pleasing as
Minnehaha. Sensation has not as much
character of color as Lovely, and Lottie
Hutchins has enough rose sprinkled
through it to make it a desirable sort.

Rev. Mr. Hutchins would not enter
for competition. His exhibit was in the
form ot a monster liouquet some four
feet through. If the stems reached to
the bottom of his vases he must have
some secret that the public has not got
hold of yet.

W. J. Eldred made a fine exhibit of
nasturtiums, taking all the Vaughan
prizes. L. D. Robinson, Jr., made the
best exhibit ot dahlias; Charles L. Burr
had a large collection of perennial
phlox and C. L. Simons, gladioli, while
G. H. Lapham took all the prizes for
"first competition." W. F. G. .

AugUBt 12, 1899.

Thb I=i-orists' Exchange.

795

DETROIT AND THE CONVENTION.

J. Austin Sliaw Ciilled on us the other
tin}', on hiH return from his ten weeks'
Western trip, looliing healthy and happy
asusual. He sees nothing- Ijnt prosperity
nliead for tlie Horists in tlic coming season.
Apart from Ids Denver, Omalia, and (_'hi-
eago reminiseenees, we fonnd his eonven-
tion information especially interesting
and so we give the result of ourinterview
for the benefit of those who intend going
to Detroit.

" What do you think of the city and its
adaptahtlity for convention purposes?"

" 1 consider Detroit the ideal convention
city. In fact, it is known far and wide
by that name, so numerous there have
that does not see an immense convention

glory 'bursts unexpectedly upon your
enraptured vision,' as the poet says. I
am confident that every visitor will go
away from this convention more than
satisfied. You will be delighted with the
coolness of its atmosphere o'nights and
the restful sleep which this induces; with
the absence of humidity, with the clean-
ness of its streets, its wonderful trolley
facilities, its unique system of lighting
that turns night into day and floods the
city with artificial moonlight, its lovely
avenues, boulevards and parks. But
there, all of these things you will soon
reahze personally, and I must not lessen
yourenjoyment by saying anything more
about them."
" What about the parks of Detroit? "
"Well, there about 28 of them alto-
gether, and some of them are very beau-
tiful. Of course you must not expect to
see the completeness of Central and Pros-

" What do you think of the convention
hall?"

"When I tell you that Phil. l!reitniey<r,
your vice-president, is a memliiT of llar-
monie Hall Association, whose entire
building is turned over to the florists for
this convention, you will know that it is
the best ]jlace that could have been
secured for the purpose. From cellar to
garret you own it. with its Immense e.K-
hibitiou and audience halls.'Jts reception
rooms, bowling alleys and refreshment
counter! What more can I tell you in its
favor? It is an immense building, most
conveniently situated 1. it In- Ijodls, trolley
lines and florist estal.ilislinnnts, and I am
confidentthat you will feel very much at
home in it. The florists of Detroit have
a plan of decoration by means of palms,
evergreens, electricity and arches that will
surprise you. No amount of expense has
been spared to make your welcome a na-

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Diagrani Sliovving Street Railways of Detroit, and Principal Buildings

there. The \veek the florists visit De-
troit will see perhaps the largest gath-
ering of musical organizations ever con-
vened at one time in this country. Over
fifty bands will be in procession and the
florists will receive a musical welcome they
little expect. Detroit is claimed by its
citizens to be the mf)st beautiful cit.v in
America; and apart from Denver, Didian-
apolis and Kochester, no city, to my
mind, can be compared with it. If it liad
the snow-cajiped Rockies back of it, as in
Denver, I doubt if any cit.v in the world
would e(jual it. The beautiful pleasure
resorts within eas\' distance up and down
its niagnilirriit river are inimmerable.
Its fai'-famed ' Flats' and Lake .St. Chiir
you will see for yourself the 'great day
iof the feast,' when the convention in a
body takes the steamer for Its ' outing.'
One of the loveliest pictures of the sylvan
I landscape which you will pass on your
lwa,y to the' Flats,' is the charming park
of beautiful IJelle Isle. But I must not
Ijanticipate these <lelights for yfni, as you
been thegatherings of religions, fraternal
lud business orgaTii'/.-Uions in the past.
This year it has been espei-ially favored
in that respect, and hardl,va week passes
will enjoy them till the more when their

pect jjarks, because these developments (jf
the West are as yet in embryo. There are
in the boulevards and park system of De-
troit till the elements that go to mjike it
most perlc-it driveway and pleasure
ground for its people Beautiful Bellelsle
Park, which occupies the entire islands
and is connected with Detroit by bridge
and ferry is, with its 20 miles of drive-
wa.y, its natural woodland, its con-
strue! ed lakes and waterways, its facili-
ties for boating and bathing, the making
of, if it is not already, the most beautiful
park on the continent. You would do
well to m;ike yourarrangemeuts so as to
give ,at least half a day to pleiisure f)n
this delightful island. It is hard to pic-
ture in words all its gU>ries. You must
see them for .vourself. I am sure Mr.
Coryell, the gentlemanly superintendent
of the Detroit parks, will gladly pilot you
as he did me, in the fulfilment of this de-
lightful investigation. Mr. Schroelerand
Mr. Sullivan, also, helped to iiutiate me
int^i the mysteries and fasrintitions of
Belle Isle. These Detroit florists, any
way, seem to be unable to do too much
for you, and are 'generous to a fault,' iiud
I know you will .ill have a hearty wel-
come there."

tionjil one, in the way of novelty and
brilliancy. The committee on entertain-
ments might have advisedly arranged for
a pojiular lecture, it seems to me, for one
evening of the convention, but there will
be so much else to absorb your time and
attention that It may be well to have
omitted it."

" How largeaflqrists' club have they in
Detroit?"

" Well, you will see by the picture of it
which you have printed that there are 27
members at any rate; but these consti-
tute only a third of its actual member-
ship, and over 8(1 are in good standing
on the books, the treasurer, Mr. Schroe-
ter, tSlls me. I attended one of their
meetings and received a most cordijil
greeting. They are a very harmonious
crew of Jgood fellows,' and are united in
their efforts to make this convention a
great success."

"What do you think of their bowling
club?"

" I enjoyed several practice games with
its meriibersanil 1 believe if the boys keep
their iiit\ i- lhe\- wiii come very near tak-
ing lirst iK^nors, although tlie.y vvill have
over a dozen clubs to compete against.
They have the finest alleys I have ever

seen anywhere, and the room in which
the national bowling contest will take
place has five private alleys and space for
.-,oii rooters on the side. Phil, says they
are .ifter the cup and will win it sure, but
I see Kasting and Beneke are not coin-
cidingwith Mr. Breitmeyerinhis opinion.
If you are betting on the result of these
contests, it looks to me as though it
would end, Buffalo, Detroit, .St. Louis;
but I do not claim to be a g(joil tipster,
and I alwaysbet on thewrohg horse my-
self. There are so many ' dark horses ' in
this race that there is no telling who will
carry away the cups, and there are so
many handsome prizes to be given that
the fellows who do not come in first will
be proud of what they win at any rate.
The whole week has an abundance of
amusement provided for you, from presi-
dent's reception on Tuesday evening to
the trollev and carriage rides, the shoot-
ing contests, and the boat trip on the
river and lake to the far-famed fish host-
elry, which isintended to bethecrowning
joy of theoccasion. The bowhngeontest
will be held on the last day of the conven-
tion."

" What about hotel accommodations?,"

" Detroit is noted for its fine hotels.
.Mr. Rackham, the superintendent, has
arrtmged with everyone of the first-class
houses for special rates and accommo
dation, and no mistake will be made by
following his advice."

" Did you go toMt. Clemens? and what
of those sulphur baths we read about?"

" Yes, I visited Mt. Clemens and the sul-
phur baths. You reach this pretty little
city by the Grand Trunk or by two of the
trolley systems, the latter being thepleas-
auter way to go. I visited the floral es-
tablishments of Breitmeyer, Carey, Clegge
and Taylor, and enjoyed a very pleasant
day among these whole-hearted people.
\ description of their plants and of the
specialties they grow has already ap-
peared in your journal, .and I have, no
doubt, very many of the Hoiists will visit
them, as the distance is less than twenty
miles from Detroit and the ridea most en-
joyable one along the waterfront. All
strangers in Mt. Clemens — and there were
many ;wealthy ones— take the sulphur
baths. To enjoy a sulphur bath you
must take it yourself. Any description I
can give you will not do you half as much
good as the real thing. .See that you get
a good attendant and induce his loyalty
by a preservative tip before submitting
to his manipulations. Do not tell him
this is your first batli, as I did, for if you
do you will come out of it practically
' boiled,' as 1 did, and you will not get over
being hotduring the balance of the week,
and maybe never! If you have any rheu-
matism, however, they will boil It out of
you, and If you have not, the chances are
they will boil it into you, as they did into
me! My advice, in a nutshell, Is not to
let the temperature of the wiiter rise
above 90 degrees! and not to drink any
of it unless you see what spring it comes
from. You would not feel s.itisiied to go
all the way to Detroit without having a
sulphur bath. Everybody takes them,
except the Detroit people. None of us
iippreclateour blessings, you know, when
we have them close at hand."

" What about the next convention? "

" Itlookstome to be almost unanimous
lor New York in I'JOO. A few ambi-
tious Westerners have a Chic-igo bee
buzzingia their boiiiii'ls, and one solit.iry
scream has been heard from the .Sariitoga
eagle, but when the crucial moment
comes, I will not be surprised to see New
York passed on by an overwhelming ma-
jority; and it is only just and fair to our
great city that sheshould haveau oppor-
tunity to redeem herself and to show the
florists of the country what a magnifi-
cent triumph she can accomiilish when
her ' greiit lights ' shine together, as they
will, I am coMlidcTit, in I'.ioo.

"A moilest estimttte as tt) the ntimber
of florists who are going to enjoy the ctju-
ventiou this year, might be placed at
1,000. In fact, Detroit has all arrange-
ments made for the accommodation and
happiness of this number of people, and I
hope the New York contingent will do its
duty by not disappointing them. If
I'hiiadetphia sends over 50, surely you
will not go umler 25 — not if you w'ant
the convention in 1"J0(J, at any rate."

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BALES WEIGH 900 LBS.

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796

The F=lorists*

;XCHPCNGE.

An Introduction to Some of Detroit's
Florists.

No. 1— Bruno Schroeter is one of the
oldest florists in Detroit. Hecommenced
business there In 1872, and has a hand-
some store and greenhouse on Miami
street near the Convention hall, and a
plantofSO, 000 square feet twoanda half
miles from the center of the city, near
which he lives, and where he grows near-
ly everything used in his retail business.
He has a charming wife and daughter,
and two sons, one of whom will be asso-
ciated with him in business. His fore-
man, the manager of his cut flower
department, is Charles Schievele, who
has been in his service many years, and
is a general favorite.

No. 2— Fred. Sch.midt is an active
member of the Club, a thorough plants-
man, and for fifteen years foreman of Mr.
Schroeter's greenhouse department.

No. .3— W. D. DiLGEB,alandscape archi-
tect of wide reputation, a great sports-
man and chairman of the Decorating
Committee: aged about forty; one of the
principals in the great prize fight at the
"Club Smoker" some time ago, and an
artist in rockwork; the evidence of
which you can see in many of the parks
of Detroit and especially in millionaire
Berry's conservatories. Mr. Dilger is
considered the best and worst storj' teller
in the Club, and has no ditticultyin main-
taining his reputation.

No. 4 — Ij. J. Coryell is superintendent
of the Detroit parks and boulevards, and
was formerly Professor of Agriculture at
Lansing, Mich., a very enthusiastic and
devoted city offlcer. interested in and
proud of what he has accomplished, and
full of modern and progressive ideas as
to the needs of the city in the line of
park development.

No. 5 — Charles Wabnake, of the
Woodmere greenhouses, situated near
the beautiful Woodmere Cemetery, is a
progressive florist, with a Iiandsome
show house and about 10,000 square
feet of glass under cultivation. He has a
wife and one son, and is doing a laige
and increasing business.

No. 6 — KoBERT Watso.v is a genial
Scotchman whom the years have not
made old, an enthusiastic bowler, and
the possessor of one of the brightest help-
meets in the business. He has about
10,000 square feet of glass, does a safe,
conservative business, and has just built
himself a new office, to show that he is
" riding on the wave of prosperity," like
the rest of them.

No. 7 — Everybody knows Papa Breit-
meyeb's face. He is the veteran of the
florist business, as many call him, and
though over seventy years of age is
enjoying his European trip as well as
any of his four boys could. For forty
years he has lived in .Mt. Clemens, by the
pretty little river that passeshlsinimense
establishment, and if the other members
of the Club get their wish, he will be
there forty yea.rs longer.

No. 8— Mr. Dun.\, of the firm of .\8man
& Dunn, one of the younger florists,
although eight years in business and,
while in the matrimonial market, of
which fact the young lady visitors may
take note, is a flrst-rate all around
fellow. Two months ago the establish-
ment of this firm was electrocuted, or in
other words, the lightning knocked their
greenhouses into smithereens, but the
new plant is rising rapidly from the
wreck, and when complete, will be one of
the most modern effective establishments
in the west. Mr. Dunn will give a good
account of himself at the bowling con-
test.

No. 0— Adolph Steitmatter, in the
department of parks and boulevards,
and the officiating manager of the Park
greenhouses of Belle Isle.

No. 10— J. F. S\jllivan, perhaps as
well known as any florist in Detroit.
One of seven sons, everyone of whom is
endowed with excellent business capacity.
Mr. Sullivan has been a prominent figure
in Detroit floriculture for the last ten
years, has a large greenhouse plant and
a delightful home, about five miles aud a
halt from the center of the city, and a re-
tail store on the fashionable business
street, where there seems to be no end to
the amount of funeral work he accom-
plishes, and where his capable and de-
voted wife presides. Mr. Sullivan will
move into his new and beautiful store
on the first of .September, and intends
making it one of the most attractive
places in the West. He is the father of
four handsome children, two boys and
two girls. His first son will soon be

assisting htm in his retail business. Mr.
Sullivan will take part in the fat man's
race, and read a paper on the " Develop-
ment of Public Patrouage" at the Con-
vention.

No. 11 — Fred. Pautke is a prominent
member of theBowlingClub. and private
gardener for Senator .McMillan, at Grosse
}*oint, which position he lias held for five
years, and where he seems to be very
much at home. He learned the florist
business in Germany, is still a young
man — married, andthefather of a family,
and seems to be (juite popular with his
associates.

No. 12 — Everybody knows, or ought
to know, the Vice-president of the S. A.
F. O. H., Philip Breitmeyer, who is
only thirty-one, and not only has the
handsomest florist store in Detroit, but
is said to be the handsomest florist, also.
He is thepresidentof the Detroit Florists'

5,000 square feet of glass, and a hospit-
able home, where it is a pleasure to call.
Mr. Flammer had the good fortune to
marry into a family of nine sisters, so he
is never lonesome, and always good
natured.

No. 18 — George. \.Rackh AM, the genial
superintendent of exhibits, a most per-
sistent and faithful worker in behalf of
the Convention, and one of the boomers
sent to Omaha, through whose efforts
the Convention came to Detroit. Mr.
Rackham is a 32 degree K. T., a member
of several fraternal societies, a man of
considerable literary ability, and one
whose " word is as good as his bond."
He has been in Detroit ten years and has
ten large greenhouses devoted to carna-
tions and ferns. He spent several years
of his life as a teacher in Mt. Clemens and
in Canada, and to him is due very much
of the credit that makes this Convention
a success.

igan, with 32,000 square feet of glass,
eight greenhouses and a beautiful con-
servatory devoted to orchids and rare
plants. Mr. Fruck learned tlie business
with Mr. Schroeter. of Detroit, and has j
had much experience in Denver and Chi-
cago. He will welcome visiting florists j
to Mr. Berry's establishment during the
Convention. ;

No. 24 — G. W. Davis, who does a good
local business on Lincoln avenue, and is
one of the coming florists.

No. 2.5 — Ferdinand Kolbe, one of the
younger florists of the city, now in busi-
ness for himself near Woodmere Ceme-
tery, with an excellent plant of 6,000
square feet, unmarried aud with fine
prospects. That he was for many years
foreman for Mr. Rackham, who has only
good words to say of him, is but one of
many favorable comments I have beard
in his Ijehalf.

Group of Members of Detroit Florists' Club.

Club. He says: " Detroits will certainly
win the cup." He has just returned from
a two weeks' pleasure trip East, where
he did much to boom this Convention.

No. 13 — Frank Holz.nagle, well-
known to many of the eastern florists,
having been in the service of Wilson, of
.\storia, and Keller, of Bay Ridge, for
several years, and later with Miller &
Hunt, of Chicago. He has been fifteen
years in Detroit, has a plant of 25,000
square feet, is one of the best rose and
carnation growers in theState, president
of the Detroit Bowling Club, aud a most
amiable gentleman to know.

No. 14— -Jebo.me Stock, another east-
erner, whoseexperieuce;with \V. A. Manda
has fitted him, practically, for the florist
trade. He is still unmarried, has three
large greenhouses on Avery and Putnam
streets, aud grows a general line of
stock, which gives promise of larger re-
sults in the future.

No. 15— Robert Clegge. son-in-law of
Papa Brietmeyer, and by many called
the " King violet grower of Michigan."
He has an excellent plant of 20,000
square feet in Mt. Clemens, close to the
Breitmeyer homestead.

No. 1*5— C. IL Plu.mb, is one of the
younger florists of the city, whose busi-
ness is rapidly increasing, and who
grows a general line of florist stock.
Mr. Plumb was formerly in charge of the
greenhouses on Belle Isle, and has had a
good deal of practical experience.

No. 17— H. G. Flammer, who has been
in business nine years, has a neat and
prosperous trade on Elmwood avenue.

No. 1!) — Theodore Damreu, who has
secured the private establishment of Mrs.
Newbery, has been five years in business,
has 7,000 feet under cultivation, and is
a good violet and carnation grower.

No. 20 — E. A. ScRiBNER, at one time in
charge of Water Works Park, and now
in business on his own account, a mem-
ber of the entertainment committee, a
good speaker and prominent in club
meetings.

No. 21 — Robert Flowerday is well-
known to florists everywhere on account
of his writings in the trade papers. He is
a general favorite, secretary of the
Florists' Club and a prominent shriner.
Twenty years ago, in company with .Mr.
Carej' of .Mt. Clemens, he organized the
I>etroit Floral Co., of whicli he is now
sole proprietor. His home and green-
houses are close to Woodward avenue,
and in the best section of the city. Mrs.
Flowerday, as well as the wives of all
the prominent florists in Detroit, is much
interested in the comingConvention, and
on all the committees that attend to the
enjoyment of the lady visitors.

No. 22— Gust. Taepke was born in Ger-
many and came to this city twenty years
ago. He has built up a great business,
has 25,000 feet of glass, seven acres of
land, a handsome retail store on Gratiot
avenue, a delightful home and family, is
member of the decorating committee and
has just returned with Mrs. Taepke from
a pleasure trip to the " sea side resorts "
of Michigan.

No. 23— Henry Fruck, at present head
gardener for Mr. Joseph Berr.v, who has
one of the largest private places in Mich-

No. 2G — Frank Beard, of Beard Bros.,
chairman of the entertainment commit-
tee, chairman of the shooting contest, is
one of the best natured, fat, all 'round
good fellows you will meet in a night's
journey. Few better bowlers will be
seen in the contest, and he can raise just
as good vegetables and bedding stock as
he can make bowling scores, which is
sayinir considerable for him. I am sure
everybody will like Mr. Beard.

No. 27 — Fred. Breitmeyer, fourth son
of Papa Breitmeyer, married, thirty
years old, in charge of the immense
greenhouse plant at Mt. Clemens of over
100,000 square feet and thirty houses, i
interested in the largest amusement en-
terprise iu Mt. (Clemens, and a dispenser
of the famous " Breitmeyer wine." Here
is a man who " though last is not least"
aud with whom, for various reasons, I
advise you to become acquainted.

This completes the club members which
the engraving illustrates, but if we.were
to give a history of every member of the
Detroit Florists' Club, we should have to
enlarge the ijaper, so the above refers
only to those who had the good fortuue
to attend the Breitmeyer convocation.
There are many more of whom we would
like to speak: Balsley, Ferguson, Hup-
prick, Carey, Lorliman, Scheible, Taplin,
Tracey, Knock, Pickworth, Asman, Dr.
Smith, Father Briscoe and many others,
whose faces do not appear, but whose
acquaintance you will be glad to make,
and whose welcome will be as cordial asi
you can desire. There are over 80 oB
them! "Count them," and expect what|
you will receive — a sample of true west-
ern hospitality. Austin

IBi «
DtJ

Itll

August 12, 1899.

Thb F=l.orists' Exchange.

797

The Florist Laureate's Annual
Poem.

I will 8iDg you a suu^, though it may not be

long,
Of a city as fair as thoy nialie 'em,—
I will alag to you, too, ot an elegant crew :
May no storms and no trouliles overtake em I

Small wonder ye chose it, how could ye oppose

This beautiful place by the river.

And when you depart, you will say from your

heart,
"God bless it forever and ever I"

Gome with me ye kings whom my poesy sings,
And behold lor yourselves this attraction;
Go slowly, and smile, as ye drive through itelle

Isle,
And realize true satisfaction 1

For by boat and by rail, and by carriage and

trolley.
Will these fellows contrive to keep everyone

Jolly :
And the ladie!< especially, — see 1
And when it's alt over, and homeward you go.
If you don't say you neverenjoyed yourselves

so.
You can "charge up the balance to me."

Bring your wives and your sweethearts

And as they all pass —

With a grasp ot your hand and a Emile,

Just know that their effort to please has no

measure.
And their welcome's not meant to beguile.

No. 1, is B. Schroeter, an early promoter.

On whom lightly sits every care ;

And his record appears, alter twenty-tive

years.
To be cleanly, and kindly and square.

No. 2, is Fred Schmidt, whom for fifteen years

pat.
As a foreman has faithfully striven ;
Who can say, after that, "Fred don't know

wheie he's at I"
Sure he merits a rest up, in heaven !

O. 80 modest, you see, is our friend No. 3.
'Tls the "King of the landscape," Dilger, W. D.
But why should I tell you in song or in storj ?
If he gets half a chance, he'll be covered with
glory.

No. 4 is Coryell, and the story they tell—
Ihese parks and these boulevards trim.
Are sufficient lor rne;anarra sure you'll agree
Are a monument lasting to him !

Charley Warneke —5— is as usual, alive.
Though his "plant" near the cemelerjy stands,
Hobert Watson is 6,- and as cheery a brick
As any braw scut in the land I

Like a zephyr from heaven, is dear No. 7.

Papa Breitmeyer.— of national fame.

And his seventy years, full of laughter and

tears, —
Only brighten bis record and name.

Here's our friend No.8,— with a character

straight
As himself ; and an eye full ot fun.
Even lightning can't scare him ; nor the ladies

ensnare him
The elegant l>achelor, Dunn.

Adolph Steitmatter— 9,— keeps the boulevards

fine
And the greenhouses ti im on Belle Isle,
And ot all the big men, here's our friend No. 10,
With his genial and generous smile.
Not "John L,"ltis true, though at /JoartHo he'll

do ;—
And he " did up " brave Dilger, they say.
They may buffet and bruise him,—
But they never can "lose him,"
And he'll " Uuht on his feci" anyway 1

Everybody knows Fred. No. II,— he's wed.
And • tls said all the ladies lie scorns,
But he bowls, and he shoots.
And when Pauke's horn toots,
"iven SenatuTK haul in their horns I

No. 12, is "Phil B." and the President,— see— ?
Uf the club ;— and the pride of em all I
And it naught happens Phil;— (I am sure noth-
ing will.)
Nothing can the convention befall.

Frank Holznagle I ween, though he's No. 13,

Is as "lucky as lucky can be."—

" Not the East, nor the West, but Detroit is the

best."
Is the way that he talked it to me.

Jeiome Stock, No. 14, is young, but not mar-

rieo.
And as handsome as Mauda himself.
I wiindei why he all I hese long years has tarried-
would a good wife not add to his wealth ?

No. 15 is Clegge,— the " violet king."

Burn under the luckiest star.

In his pockets you listen and hear the "chink"

ring I
A nd his stock is away above par I

C. H. Plumb is 16, and I say what I mean,
A man with good reason to smile ;—
Jor his work is a marvel to every beholder.
And he one time had charge of Belle Isle.

J'' H. G. Flammer, domestic and jolly.
Whose eight sisters-in-law drive away melan-
cholly;

And I'll say, on the quiet, without lie or stam-
mer.

If you want lots of fun, get acquainted wilh
Flammer.

18 is George Kackham, Superintendent,
—On whom everyone of us here is dependent.
The boomer at Omaha, writer and worker;
Most gracious to all, but severe with a shirker.
You may search for the men who have labored,

—and track 'em,
Butyou'll not find a man who has served better

than Kackham.

No. 19 is Damreau, who's lives by the lake,
And they say his carnations have "taken the
cake."

No. 20, is Scribner of Water Works Park.
Aiwaj s ready to talk or to go on a lai k.

While they tell of the fellow that's marked 21,
'Twould be hard to find anyone give you

more fun.
Everybody knows Robert, the Flower of a

day !
With good nature perennial.— God built him

that way. —
And whether as scribe, or as shooter or bowler.
Or shrlner ;— they tay he's a tip-top high roller.

And here's 22, whom the fire couldn't burn ;
Though 'tis said that Gust. Taepke is "done to

a turn,"
He's so ruddy, and fat, and deliciously free.
That I'm sure he'll affect you the way he did

me.

About as good-looking a man as you'll see.

Is the fellow marktd on the list, 23,

Henry Fiuch IS his name ; he has cheeks like a

cherry.
And he luns the big plant of the millionaire

berry.
Geo. Washington Davis Esquire, 24,
Is the name not suflScient? what can I say

more?

Twenty-five, is a bachelor, well worth winning.

And now IS the very best time for beiiiuuiug.

I hope some sweet maiaen, whose name 1 won't
luenlioi ,

Will capture Fred Kolbe, this present conven-
tion.

A very hard worker though his duties don't

mi.\.
Is the man on the photo that's marked 26.
He's Chairman ol ail the Committees but one.
And will always Le found bubbling-over with

fun.
They say, as a boxer, he's much to be feared;—
But Im' sure i/ou will not be afraid of Frank

Beard.

Go to Mt. Clemens, some evening, instead
Of going so early, as usual to bed !
Aud Frtd Breitmeyer 27, he'll do the rest.
And that night, I am sure, you'll vote it your
best.

So ends the photo :— But " then there are

others " —
Whose faces should shine with this band of

brothers.
Where is Harry, the "flowerpot man,"
Wlio for high honors succeestully ran?

Where is our modest friend, and handy—
Ferguson— the boys call "Andy"?
Hupprlch, Sir Anihony, the heavy weight?
The man whose pots have brought him fame.
You'll see him bowl at any late,—
Aud watch him, in the fat man's race, go lame I

And where is Charley Schieble, who, as brave

Adonis.
May from his stock of friends a few just loan

us I
Where is our dear old Stephen Taplin ? Tell I
Every old-timer kuoweth Stephen well.
A lusty, patient, plodding, laithtul soul.
Who some day, let's hope, may reach the goal
Ot his iimbltion,— also boom his boiler I
But at the last, escape the grim despoiier I
Aud go from hence, where boilers are not

needed.
But sec its merits down below, conceded.

We find no trace of Tracey, as we should.
And where is Asman and dear lather Brisoo ?
That ttudious traveller, "Dr. Smith, the good "
And briaegioom Harry Plckworlh, San Fran-
cisco !
And many others, who demand attention.
Which time and memory both fall to mention.
There's Eifihty of them! ^i( deserve a pension.
For what ihej'vedonelor you at this Conven-
tion I

All hail, thou lovely City by the Lake I
Thy many beauties gladly 1 exploit:
And joyously, I now the privilege take
To introduce the Florists of Detroit.
With patience criticise, forgive each flaw—
I am, yours very truly, Adstin sbaw.

Buffalo.

Trade is dull and tlie stock of flowers
naturally ample lor all demands.

Much sympathy and sorrow was
locally e.xpreBsed in tlie death of Win.
.MacMillan, wbose funeral was held here
on Friday last, from the home of his
daughter, Mrs. I!. C. Ralph. As one ot
the local daiHes truly remarked : "The
parks of Buffalo are his monument."

Henry Kruegei-, of Conneaut, O., called
on friends here on Thursday, last week,
and George .\sinus, now representing
the acme of the Chicago Florists' Bowl-
ing contingent, is visiting this his former
home.

A fair number of the craft will no doubt
attend the Detroit Convention from here
next week, going Monday night at mid-
night via the Wabash H. R., which has
made a return trip rate of^7. Vim

Firms who are Building.

NoRWAi.K, Conn.— R. Plebany is build-
ing two new houses, each 75x20 feet, for
carnations.

Owosso, Mich. — John Schleider will
shortly commence the erection ot a new
greenhouse.

New Haven, Conn.— James McGregor
has just completed another violet house,
(58x10 feet.

NAsnviLi.E, Tenn.— Gerry Bros, have
obtained a permit tor the erection of a
new greenhouse.

Bridgeport, Conn.— James E. Beach
has just fluiehed a house, 200x25 feet. It
will be utilized as a show house.

Sta.mi-ord, Conn.— E. B. Jackson has
just completed a cold frame embracing
'.too running feet. He is also building a
packing shed.

New Castle, Pa.— W. T. & F. P. Butz
are building two new carnation houses,
each 22x150 feet; also a violet house,
20x100 teet, all to be heated with steam.

Gloucester, Mass.— Fred. B. Barring-
ton is making extensive changes in his
premises on Proctor street. A new and
larger greenliouse has been constructed
connecting with the old one. The two
smaller greenhouses will be taken down
and reconstructed, and a large fernery
erected .

Hail Storms.

Beverly. N. J.— ,\ hail storm on Au-
gust 2, completely shatteied the green-
houses of Atkinson & Heisler.

.Sybacise, N. Y.— The hail storm Wed-
nesday, August 2, broke 4,000 panes ot
glass in the greenhouses of Peter Kay.

Bristol, Pa.— During a thunder and
hail .stoi III, August 2, some of the florists
establisliinents in this locality were
damaged.

Salem, N. J.— This district was visited
by a severe hail storm, August 2, which
did considerable damage to crops aud
greenhouse glass. Ihad my glass heavily
shaded with lime, which, I think, saved
it; sash unshaded was broken to pieces.

W. D.

West Chester. Pa.— The damage sus-
tained from the hail storm on August
2 is estimated at . 140,000. Among the
houses which were almost totally
wrecked by the hail are those ot Thomp-
son Brothers, Lewis Eastburn. Chas.
Chambers, William Davis, William
.Swayne, Charles Swayne, Edward
Swayne, Monroe D. Paliuer, Charles B.
Harvey, Yeatmau Brothers and a num-
ber ot smaller growers. All these are in
the vicinity ot Kennett Square and
Unionville, and their loss is extremely
large.

Cleveland.

Trade News.

Business remains very (luiet, and
affords very little of interest to write
about. Funeral work is the only thing
that creates any demand tor flowers.
Stock is abundant; asters are coming in
freely and the ordinary stock briiigs
about $1; extra, $1.50 per hundi-ed.
Sweet peas are plentiful; gladioli as
well, and the latter are retailing at 25c.
per dozen .-Jiiikcs for ordinary stock while
lai-ge spikes bring a little better figure
—$1 per hundred is the usual prite at
wholesale. Tuberose blooms ai-e seen on
every hand.

Notes.

Frederick C. Witthuhn is erecting
four new houses, each 100 x 20 teet. ofi
Willow street, South Brooklyn, Brooklyn
Tp. The range will be fitted with the
latest improved steam heating appa-
ratus.

Philadelphia.

Trade Notes.

Cut flower trade is at a low ebb;
very little business is going on outside
of luneral work. The principal u.sed are
asters and carnations. Roses are scarce,
that is food stock. Kaiserin is supply-
ing most of the demand just now.

The seedsman report a scarcity of 7 to
9 Lillium Harrisii. and prospects for a
poor lot ot hyacinths this season. Grass
seed trade has taken quite a boom since
the rain of last week. David Rust.

Chicafifo.

state of Trade.

For the season ot the year I do not
hear many complaints. Not that high
prices are obtained, but the stock of most
flowers moves. This ought to convince
growers and sellers that a vast propor-
tion ot the flowers grown now-a-days
are bought by the masses, Saturday aud
Sunday being eminently the days that
show it. Then, again, to fit the pockets
ot this class, moderate figures must rule,
the question being how to raise quanti-
ties at low jirices the .year round and yet
leave a margin ot profit to the growers.
Wlii'ii fancy prices rule be sure the work-
ing classes have to do with few flowers.

Shipping trade is now at a low ebb.
.\sters, gladioli and sweet peas are in
great abuuilance, the latter often in big
lots go at ridieuluos prices— perhaps
enough to pay tor the picking.

Roses ot really flrst-class quality are
rarely exposed in the market but find
their way directly to the retailers who
have a use tor them. Carnations, as yet,
are well cleaned up and not of a fancy
grade, although some outside Scott are
good for the season.

Emil Buettner, ot Park Ridge, is send-
ing in to Wieuhoeber grand nymphseas
ot various colors, excellent spikes ot the
new white centaurea, the pretty paper
white campanula, as well as other rather
unusual Howers. At Wienhoeber's, Sum-
mer and Winter, a choice display of all
kinds ot cut flowers may be seen" on the
counters.

The fakirs now have to pay a license ot
110 per month, and have one block on
State street. It they get the consent of
the merchant they can sell on the curb.
This is a new experiment w ith tliis vexed
question. Of course, it has nothing to do
with the numerous class who sell within
the three feet in front of buildings, paying
a rent lor the privilege.

visitors.

W. M. Lind.say, ot Birmingham, .\la,
on his way to the northern Ashing re-
sorts, MesBi-s. Kennedy and Schmeling,
ot Milwaukee, Mr. Brown, ot Brown &
Caufleld, Springfield, III.

Montreal.

Trade Notes.

There is but little change to be re-
ported in trade conditions. All lines are
very dull, the usual amount ot funeral
work alone prevents utter stagnation.
Weather conditions continue favorable
for outdoor stock, though a continuance
of the very cold nights at present iirevail-
ing cannotbuthave a badettecton voung
roses.

Jottings.

As far as is known Montreal will
have no repre.sentative at Detroit, but a
very large party is being formed to at-
tend the Convention ot the Canadian
Horticultural Association at Ottawa
next month.

Messrs. Harris & Hopton have leased
the modern establishment put up by
Messrs. A. Martin & Son last year and
expect to considerably extend their retail
trade this Winter.

S. S. It.iin is liiiilding a residence on his
place at Verdan; the contractor's price is
in the neighborhood of $1(1,000, and the
house is to be ready by March 1 next.

Horticultural .Society.

W. O. Roy has given up tlie position
of Secretary-Treasurer of the Horticul-
tural .Society, the position ot superin-
tendant of Mount Royal Cemetery, to
which he has been lately appointed, tak-
ing up all his time. Mr. Bowles, Stand-
ard Life, is his successor. B.

Toronto.

still Hot and Dry.

Thecontinuedhot, dry weather is very
hard on outside stock in this iocalit.v.and
mostot us are watching for rain more at-
tentively tlian we ever have done before.
Outside cut flowers though plentiful are
not ot fine qnality. Roses have not im-
pi-oved any as yet. Business during
the past week has tor the Summerseason
been very good and the demand in the
early part ot the week tor white flowers
used uj) nearly all fairquality stock. The
trade tor cut flowei'S in the St. Lawrence
Market is now very poor.

The flower beds in our public parks are
looking very well, but the grass in many
places is getting much burned up, the
hose lieing but a poor substitute tor rain
after all. t. M.

798

Thb Pi-orisxs* Exchange.

5000 BEOOmil BEIdndSQOO PBIinBOSESEXTjiFi

Per 100

Begonia, Rex, assorted, 3>4 in 84 00

" *' named 6.00

•• Tuberous, 2>^ in 6.00

I,«inon Verbenas, 3^ in 3.00

Impatiens Sultan), 2!4 in 3.00

PerlOO
Primroge Chinese, ex. fine St rain, 2^ in... $-1.10

English Ivy, 2 to 3 ft 6.00

Manettia Blcolor, Sin 6.00

CERANIVHS, 2!'4 in.—

Sweet Scented, Mrs. foUock, Pansy 4 00

Mrs. Parlser 6.00

H.C>OTrElI> OTJTTT]>IGrrS.

GERANIUMS. Per too

Assorted ^]'^

Mixed 1^

Mars. Happy Thought 300

M rs. PolloclJ f 0"

Mrs. Parker fW

Silver Leaf, Rose Scented, Ivy l.oo

Mme. Salleroi If6

Freak of Nature 4-00

Per 100

Abutilon, var. trailing $2.0o

Begonia, Rex 2 Oq

" iQcarnata Gigantea 2.0o

*' Flowering 2.0o

Impatiens Sultan! 2.0o

Mauettia Bicolor 2.0o

Lemon Verbenas I.6o

TERMS, CASH OR C. O. D.

GREENE & UNDERHILL, WATERTOWN, N. Y.

Mantlon Uw Tlorimtm' Kxchajige whan writing.

BABY PRIMROSES!

strong, healthy stock, ready for 4 inch pots, 75 els. per doz.,
by mail ; $5 per 100, by express. Transplanted stock, 83 per 100.

CHINESE PRIMROSE ISS'SS

Cash witb order. E. FRY.ER, Berfiman St. & Nbw Lots Ave. Bklyn, N.Y.

Mention the Plorlata' Exchange when writing.

PRIMROSE

Per 100
Chinese Primroses, single mixed, 2 inch

pots $3-00

Obconlca Grandlllora, 2 inch pots 2.60

" Rosea 3.00

Forbesil, " Baby," 2 inch po s 4.00

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI^Hin^p^tf.
CINERARIAS - ^^ PeTioo!""""""' '■

CARNATIONS Fleld-grown, 84.00 per 100.

PAN<iV QFFfl Benary's Non Plus Ultra.
rnnoi at.t.u oz., 84.00, none better.

CASH WITH ORDER.

JOS. H. GUNNINGHtM, Delaware, Ohio.

M«>Mlon th** FlorlHtt' Eiohanyp whfrn writing.

:ijuinimiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiuninuiiiuuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiumni

HERR'S PANSIES!

In trains new etrains for the
purpose of improvingmy own,
frequently as few as a dozen
plants are selected from $5.00
worth of Heed, as worthy a
place in my seed bed, this is
rather exj>en«ive for me but
gives a remarkably fine strain
for my customers.

PLANTS ONLY.

Free by mall at 75c. per 100;
250for$1.50; 500 for $2.50.
By expreHS, $4 00 per 1000.

ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa.

Mention the FlorlatB' Exchange when writing.

PBiBOSES HOW REBDY.

Per 100

Primula Chinese alba, 2J4 in $'^-W

" rubra, y!^ In 3.U0

" Fernleaf. mixed, 2U in.. 2.00

Mixed, 2Min 2 00

" Japonica alba, 3^ in 3.011

" Floribunda, yellow. 2!4 in 3.00

'* Auriculn, mixed, 2J^ iu 2 60

Cinerarias, Hybrid, mixed, 2^4 in 2.00

Putuuias, double frini2:ed, mixed, 'ti^ in. 3.00

ruffled, " 2Hin. 3.00

Geraniums, 20 varietiep, mixed. 2^ in, . . 2 00

Fuclislas, lu varieties, mixed, 2!4 in 2 0(1

Hydrangeas, rai.\ed. 31^4 io 3.00

AHparHgu8 PlumosuB, '6)4 in 7.00

Asparagus Sprengerl, Z}^ in 7.00

l^ycopuflinm Dent., 2*4 in 3.00

Smilax, strong, 2!4 in S.liO

" " from flats 5ii

Beg^onlas, flowering, 10 named varieties. 2 On

" mixed l.BO

New Geranium, De Koo Mitting, 2>^ in., per

doz.. Sl-'O.
New Yellow Baby Primrose, better variety

than the purple Baby Primrose, $1.00adoz.
200,010 Pansy I*lants, ready September.

Five plants at 100 rates. CASH. No discount.

THE MORRIS FLO»L CO., Morris, III.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when wrlUnc-

r*pn 1 VIITUC First-class Assortment,
urn ANILffl^ f'""™ '-^ i°- P0*8. $3.00 per

100 : 4 in. pots, $8 00 per 100.
Geranium Itlars, Btock plants, at |3.00 per doz.
AGERATIIM, dwarf blue and white. 3 In. pots,

fine, at $3.00 per 100.
FIICHSIAS, trom3Wln. potfl, at $5.00 per 100.
SEL.A(;iNEl.L.A, from 3 In. pota, at $6.00 per 100
Cash with order, please.

JOHN RECK, Bridgeport, Conn.
CYCLAMENS, PRIMULAS, CINERARIAS

STRAIN SUPERB.

Cyclnmen Persicum Splendens Gig., finest
strain In tbe world, In 4 true colors, ase'd from 2% In.
pots, $1.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000.

ChiueHe Primrose (fringed foliage). In 6 colors,
mixed, from flats. $2.UU per 100 ; $18 (K) per 1000.

Cineraria liyb. IVlax. srandiHora, grandi-
flora nana, plenlssliiia, co^rulen, Icerines-
ima nana, from flats, $t,75 per 100; $15.00 per 1000.

Satisfaction guiiranteed.
PAUL AIADER, Ennt Stroudsbiirff. Pa.

ALTERNANTHERAS

2)4 in. pots, atrong. per 100, $2.00.
4 in. pots, in full bloom, per 100, .$5.00.

C. OTTO SCHWABE, Florist

JENKINXO^TN, PA.

Mention thg FlorlBtB' Exchapge wben writing

GEjAM AMERICA

The ideal pot and bedding GERANIUM,
exquisite, striking coloring; enormously
florlferouB; dwarf and strong In growtb.

Ordern booked now. Photos free.

HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa.

Mention the Florlstg' Exchange when writing.

BEGONIAS!

Assorted varieties, from 2 Inch
pots, Extra Strong, |2.00 per 100.

CASH PLEASE.

EDWARD D. JICKSON, Stamford, Conn.

Mention the FlorlBtB' Eiicha.nge when wrltlnr.

CKLIMEII GIGmnOM

strong plants Id splendid condition.
2 incb pots $4.00 per 100.

7.00

Cash with Order.

C. W. cox, Phila., Pa.

SECOND AND BRISTOL STS.
Mt>ntlnn the P^orlats' K»ohange \ghen writing.

30,000 SMILAX

strong, stocky plants. 40c. per 100; WOO per JOOO
500 at lOiJO rate. Satisfaotion Guabantked.

CUSTAV PITZONKA, Bristol. Pa.

Mention the Florlats' Excbang« wben WTltlng.

Boston.

Market Notes.

Very little buBines Ih going on any-
where except with the street men, who
are disposing of quantities of such stock
as asters and cheap carnations.

The supply of these flowers is enor-
mous now, while really choice ones are
not plentiful.

Beauty are in fair supply, and average
sizes realize from liSc. to .f J.OO a dozen,
with plenty of cheaper grades. Kaiserin
and Oarnot are fairly abundant, more
particularly the former; these run in
price from $2 to $8 per 100, a few special
grades at times making $10. Meteor
bring from $2 to $3, with e.xtras as high
as $8.

White carnations or Daybreak are
somewhat short, occasioned by a little
spurt in funeral work once in awhile,
but colored carnations are plentiful.
Good grades now make f 1.50 per 100,
but many fetch $1, and some a lower
figure.

The supply of asters continues to in-
crease and the priceehavedropped about
one-half. Asters now fetch but .50c.,
small grades making from 35c. to that
price. Gladioli are becoming quite plenti-
ful and do fairly well. Lilium lancifolium
album and rubrum have appeared, and
are found very handy lor funeral work.
Sweet peas are of fair quality. Hardy
hydrangeas are beginning to appear in
window decorations.

Jotting^s.

Ed. Welch returned on Monday
after a month's stay at Old Orchard
Heach, Me., looking much improved by
his vacation. David Welch commenced
his vacation on the same day, and will
finish out this mouth at the seashore.

John Walsh, manager of the Flower
Market, is enjoying a two weeks' vaca-
tion. IJuring his absence his place is
being filled by Geo. Cartwright.

W. H. Knapp, of Newtonville,i8 spend-
ing his two weeks at the mountains.

The auction sale of choice of stalls in
the Boston Flower Market is announced
for Saturday, September 10, at 8:30 A.M.

J. W. Newman, formerly of Pemberton
Scjuare, has opened a new store on
Brattle street, near Washington. His
old place has been torn down.

Wm. Rosenthal, of Bosworth street,
will open a new store at 5 Bromfleld
street. Mr. Ilosenthal intends to run
both stores, the new one being under the
name of the Boston Cut Flower Co.

At an adjourned meeting of the
Massachusetts Horticultural Society,
held Saturday, a committee consisting
of Henry Parkman, Patrick Norton, C. W.
.lenks, Geo. A. Nickerson, Herbert Mer-
riam, John Lawrence and W. H. Heustis
was appointed to nominate candidates
for officers and standing committees. A
delegation of President F. H. Appleton
and thirteen members was appointed to
attend the meeting of the American
I'omiilogical Society at Philadelphia,
September 7 and 8.

\Veekly Exliibitlon.

Annuals were the only flowers
down on the schedule for prizes at Horti-
cultural Hall on Saturday. Three large
displays were made by Mrs. John I.,
flardner, Mrs. E. M. Gill and Chas. H.
Souther, who won the three prizes in
the order named. One of the most in-
teresting of the many novelties shown
was the collection of Watsonia Ademei,
a new introduction of the iris family,
having pure white flowers, sliown by
Dr. C. G. Weld. .Vnother was the collec-
tion of Lemoine's hybrid gladioli, from
Jas. F. Harlow, which included a deep
purple one, named Baron Jos. Hulot,
quite a break from the ordinary run of
colors among these flowers, and one
tliat affords promise tor future develop-
ment. The variety, Mme. Desbordes
\alniore, was also very good. H. H.
Ilunnewell made an exhibit of green-
liouse rhododendrons of delicate shades,
Isniene amabilis, bougainvilleas and or-
chids. Jas. E. Hothwell also showed
orcliids; for his cypripedium, Frau Ida
Brandt, he was awarded a certificate of
merit for su|ieri<ir cultivation. He also
Ht.'iged (^. Edwardi, the hybrid between
('. superbiens and C. Fairieanum, and a
fine specimen of Oncidium sarcodes.
Oakes Ames sent in a collection of sixteen
species of orchids. Hon. C. W. Hoitt,
Nashua, N. H., showed some very fine
Lilium auratum and L.Batemanni. Col-
lections of phloxes were displayed by
Kea Bros., Mrs. John L. Gardner, Geo.
HoIIis and Jas. Comley. Mr. Hollis' lot
was better than any shown this season.
J. Hemlin also had a few phloxes in a
collection with other herbaceous plants.
W. C. Winter made a fine display of

dahlias. I. E. Coburn showed a large
lot of very good pansies, which flowers
were also exhibited by N. F. Comley, to-
gether with some very good asters.
C. H. Souther had a nice lot of antirr-
hinums, and Mrs. E. M. Gill a collection
of pelargoniums.cannas, delphiniums, etc.

F. J.N.

Brockton, Mass.

The monthly meeting of the Brockton
Florists' Club was held August 7 and
was well attended. Arrangements for
the second annual exhibition were under
consideiatlon a and committee appointed.
The exhibition will be held on Wednes-
day, Thursday and Friday, November
1, 1! and 3 next, and the (^lub intends to
make it one of the mostnoteworthyever
held here.

A committee consisting of Charles
Cooper, John McKarland and Clarence
Graham was appointed to devise means
for securing funds to conduct the exhibi-
tion. The culture of asters was the talk
of the evening; among the speakers
were Carl Blomberg, North Easton, and
Henry Duley, Randolph.

Mr. Duley has purchased the green-
house formerly occupied by Blanchard &
Thrasher, at .\von. The cause of selling
was the death of Hiram Blanchard. He
was selectman tor that town tor 14
years. C. G.

30,000 SMILAX ^?is>ris%rV^

HYDRANGEA OTiKSi r™"'Jipch.p.ot8.«sooper

From 2 In. pots, fine
strong plants, $l.bO
per 10); $13 per 1000.
n 4 Inch pots, tS.0(
100. Cash with order.

FRED BOERNER, Cape May City. N.J.

M^ntlnn thft Flnrlstw' Exchange when writing.

6000 SMILAX!

Must be sold at once to fix up houses.
Strong thrifty plants, 2 in. pots, $1 a 100.

DrCflNIA^s fine. 3 in-, 20 vars., S3.00 a 100.

L>t.uuiiino Hooted cuttings of same, by

mail, $1..''<0 a 100. Cash with order, please.

GEORGE J. HUGHES, Berlin, N. J.

ifentlon the FlorlgtB' B?«eha.nge when wrltlnr.

Extra fine large plants, 11.50 per 100.

IVY GERANIUNI

Souv. de Chas. Turner. 15.00 per 100.

BOSTON KERN

Orders booked, 6 In. pots or bench grown. Oct. dellyery

A. J. BALDWIN, Newark, Ohio.

Vtt'ntrnn th<* FWn-lHtu' Exch-tnge whfp writing.

SMILAX

Clean Strong Stock.

From 3 Inch pote. $3 00 per 100 ; *25 00 per 1000.
From 2J^ Inch pott, J2.50 per 100 ; tW.OO per 1000.

Cash with Ordeb. Please.

ARTHUR MALLON,Jr.,W.Collingswood,N.J.

Mpntlr>n thp FlnHRtB' Eichange when writing.

FERNS AND FERN SPORE

In Many Varieties.

FERNS. 3 in. pots, $5.00 a 100; 2 In. pots, $3.00 a 100

flats, $1.50 per lOO.
BOSTON FERN, In pots and pans, 15c. to $1.00.
BOSTON SPORE, allfreBh.SSc.apkt.; 3 for $1'

or $3.50 per doz.

All good value for cash with order.

EDW. D DROWN, Weldon, Pa.

M en t Ion the FlorlatB' Exchange when writing.

The hottest selling plant for retail, fine for femerlea,
makes fine 3 or 4 In. pot plants, 2 In. pots. $1.00 per doz. ;
$(1.00 per 100. 3 In. pote, $1.50 per doE., $8.00 per 100.

DncrC Bride, 3 In.. M.OO per 100; $35.00 per 1000.
nUOCO Briilemiinid, Sin.. $1 a 100; $35alO0O.
|»~Ternis. cash or C. O. D.

C. MERKEL A SON, Mentor, Ohio.

Mfntlon the Flnrlsto' Exchange when writing.

A fine assortment for
florists' use, from 2
and 2!^ In. pots. Also

Sela(!:inflln Em ilia mi, Cypevue Allerui-
loliuR, Felurieouiiiiiis, 6 of the best com-
mercial varieties, mlxfd; 2!^ Inch.
All the above at $3.50 per 100. Cash with order.

J. G. EISELE, - Philadelphia, Pa.

20th AND ONTARIO STS.
Mention the Florlat«' Exchange when wrltlBff.

FERNS

AuKuBt 12, 1899.

The F=i-orists' Exchknge.

799

Boston Ferns

M. Exaltata Bostoiileusls, small
plants, $5 00 |)er 100; $40.00 per 1000; not less
than 250atl(!0J rate. Larger plants, $6.00 to
$I2.(» per 100.

ALSO A FINE LOT OP

KentlaSf Rclmoreana and Forsteriana, 6'in.

puts, from $1.00 to $1.60 each; 7-in. pots, $1.50

to $2 .50 each; larsrer plant*, $3.0(1 to $10.00 ea.
Areca L,utesceiis, 50c. to $3.00 each.
L.ataiilaSt from $4.00 per do2.,to$3 00 each.
Araucarlas. larpe plants, 75c. to $1 50 ea.
AsparaKUHI>Iuiiio8us,$1.00to$1.60doz.
AsparaKU^^ SpreiiKerl, S^ in. pots,

$1.5 I per do/,.
AsparaKus Tennlssimus, 3Hia. pots,

75i!. per doz.; 3f^ in. pots, $1 2.5 per doz.
Rubber Plants. $5.00 to $6.00 per doz.
Primroses, 'iii in., $4.00 per 100; 3M in.,

$7.00 per 100.

WM.A. BOCK, No. Cambridge, Mass.

Unknown corrfSDoniienis will send cash with
orders. Connected with Telephone.

sme's oFFEi

In the Florists' Exchange of June
24, page 649, Is still good until
stock is exhausted.

Remember the Peru

Nepliroiepis Wastingtoiiieiisis

Over 3000 Plants Left.

Make Checks, Money Orders, etc., payable to
FRANZ BOUFFIER, Manager.

N. STUDER, Anacosfia, D. C.

Send for our
Price Ijlst of

hk and Fsrns

We now bave a fine lot
of Keutlas. Latanlag, As-
para^uB, Aran cartas,
Nepliroiepis Bosto nl-
cnsle. etc.
CYCASItEVOI>UTA. from 75 cts. to |t5.00eacb.

In any ruiantlty
PINE NEEDLE SOIL, a fine BoIl for palms and
ferns. $1.50 per lil>l.

GEO. WITTBOLD. ....'1'.;'".^.,. CHICtCD. ILL.

CHEAP FOR CASH

ALL IN FINE CONDITION. Per 100

PTERIS TREMULA. H^ inch pots $3 00

PTERIS SERRIILATA, 2!4 inch pots... 3 00
CTPERUS Al.TERNirOI.IU.S, iy.ia... 3.00
DRAC^NA INDIVISA, 8 inch pots.... 3 00

WM. SCHLATTER & SON,

437 Bay Street. SPRINGFIELD, MASS.

Fine home-grown stock.

J. B. HEISS, ll%,l^C.'l? Dayton, Ohio.

WiiiTK For Price List.

Palms «"1
Decorative Plants

ALL SIZES AT
ALL SBASONS

A. SCHULTHEIS, College Point,

P.O. Box 78, Queens Borough, New York.

Ie;Iirols;is M\ii Mmm

The handsomest decorative plant in
cultivation, $5.00 a 100; $40.00 a 1000.

Mine is the Genuine Stock.

FRED. C. BECKER,Cambridge,Mass.

1730 CAMBRlDdE ST.

THE BOSTON FERN

A SPECIALTY. »5 00 per HO; 140.00 per 1000.
Orders fllledl n rotation, as plants are ready.

L. H. FOSTER, 46 King St.. Dorchester, Mass
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

I PALMS

AND

Decorative Plaols

M

Y EXHIBIT AT THE DETROIT CONVENTION i

will consi.st of fair samples of strong, hardy

stock, fully up to my usual high standard of excellence.

1 shall be glad to again greet my friends and

patrons, and trust that they will con.sult me and

e.xamine my samples before placing orders elsewhere.

Price Lists Now Ready and IHailed Free on Application.

GHAS. D. BALL,

Holmesburg,
...PHILA.

PA.

Mention the Flortstg' Exchange when writing.

FERNS

FOR. DISHHS.

The leading varieties only, io extra fine
condition.

2 inch $3.00 per 100; $25,00 per 10( 0.

CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS.

3 Inch $3.00 per 100.

COCOS WEDDELIANA.

3inob at $15.00 per 100.

Satisfaction Guaranteed. Cash with Order.

GEORGE L. MILLER, Newark, Ohio.

Mention the Florists' TCxohanpe when writlne

LACE FERN!

(Polystlctanm WoIIastonl.)

NOT NEW, BUT EXTRA QOOD.

Ko other fern Is on market that Is more ueeful and
handBOme for inent deelpn work, center pieces, baskets,
etc. The leading florists of Philadelphia and New York
paid for fronds from 12 to 30 Inches long, 5Uc. to $1.00
per dozen.

Best keeper, as It etays 10 or more days fresh In water.
Easy to propagate, easy to raise. In 40 to 50 degrees,
wirhout trouble. Pays well If planted between smilax
as finest cut green. l>ne-yenr-olil pInntH. SIO i
Half.yenr. $(i.OUt 3 montliN. !$4.00 a lOU.
A sample box, by mall, containing 10 plants In above
sizes. iHtl.OO. Cultural directions, from five years*
experience, given on application.

CASH WITH OBDBH, PLEASE.

ALBERT KNAPPER, Frankford, Phila., Pa.

CCKMAXI8X.

Mention the Flnr1»tji* Exchange when wrltlOK-

BOSTON FERNS

Finest stock in the country; large plants from bench. Can be grown into $3.00 and $3.00
plants for Winter trade. $6.03 per doz. Special price on large quantities. 3 inch pots for
September delivery, $5 00 per 100; $t0.00 per 1000. Also large stock of established plants in
pots and pans. J^"Send for Price List.

EMERSON C. McFADDEN, Short Hills, N. J.

U. 8. EXOTIC NURSERIES.

Telephone lOB Mllburn.

HHiaDtuiD GuDeatDin

In 3, 4, 5 and 6 in. pots, for sale at 6c., 8c.,
10c. and lie. each, or -n'lll excbaisjjre for

Carnations, Violets, Palms, Etc.

CHAS. P. GULICK, Kingston, N. J.

Mention the Florleta' Exchange when wrltlnit.

A NEW DECORATIVE PLANT

(JAPAIS CEDAR.)

A dainty jardiniere evergreen often mis-
taken at Hrst sight for Araucaria Exeelsa; as
handsome as the latter but not so stiff and
formal ; much better adapted to the trying
atmosphere of living rooms, much more easily
grown and ten times cheaper.

4 In. pots, $15 a 100 ; 2^ in. pots, CO a 100 ;
t-T. 2t^ Id. for »2 50, postpaid.

ASPARAGUS SPRENCERI

4 In. pots, $9 a 100: 2>^ in., $5 a 100.

Jackson i Perkins Co., Newark New York.

Mention rh*. Plorlwtg' Exchange when writing.

PTERIS SEBKCLATA VOLUTA.

Our stock of FERNS this season is larger and
in better shape than ever, while the assortment is
the best we ever offered.

Now is a good time to lay in a supply for
Fall and Winter use, the plants are all open
frame-grown and are well hardened, and in prime
condition to ship.

Special Low Prices on Ferns in lots of 2000 or more.

Inch

Per

Per

Inch

pot8.

100.

1000.

pots.

Adian turn Cuneatum

2

»3 5OS30OO

Dlctyogramma Japoulca, 3

"

" Tarlegatam 3

3 50

30 00

Gy m nogramnia Sal-

'* Orandlceps

S
2

6 00
4 00

3500

••

Doodla Aspera MultiSda. 2>4

"

1, 41

4

15 00

Lastrea Arlstata Tarle-

**

Farleyense

«

20 00

gata 2

"

" ....

4

40 00

Lastrea Chrysoloba 2J4

»'

Gracllllmnm. .

■^

5 00

4000

Opaca 2J4

"

"

4

15 00

Lomarla Glbba 2^

"

I.e Grandi

4

12 00

MIcroIepla HIrta CrUtata 2^

••

Pubescens

2

3 50

3000

3

"

Tenerum

2

5 00

40 00

" " 4

•*

WIegandl

:i

8 00

Blspida 2^4

"

4

15 00

Nephrodlum Hlrtlpes.... 2>4

FormoBum

H

8 00

Nephrolepls £xaltata

"

Lathomi

3

15 00

BostonlenslB 2

a

3

10 00
10 00

4

• »

Dolabrlformls

6

Aspldhim THnssimense..

2

6 00

50 00

NephroIeplsGordataCnm-

Blechnum BrBzillense. .,

2

3 50

30 00

pacta 2U

'*

Rubram

2

4 00

35 00

3

Cyrtom

am Falcatum

2Vi

5.00

40 00

4

Davallia FiJIensls Major.

2

12 00

Nephrolepls Pectlnata 4

"

" PlamosaS

12 00

ODychlutn Japonlcnna 2V4

"

PeDtaphylla

2

8 00

Polystlchum Coreaceuin. 3>.4

*'

Strlcta

2M

4.00

35 00

SetoHtim 214

Dldymocblsena Trunca-

Polypodium Aaream 2^

tula...

2M

4 00

35 00

Pterls Adlantoldes 21-4

Per

1000.

Per
100.

$800

4 00

4 00 $35.00

4.00
4 00
4 00
4.00
6 00
10 00

35 00
35 00
35 00
35 00
50 00

15 00

5 00 40 00

4 00 35 00

6 00 75 00
25 00
40 00

5 00 40 00
10 00 90 00
20 00
15 00

4 00 35 00

6 00 50 00
6 00 50 00
4 00 35 00
3 00 25 00

For a full line of DECORATIVE PLANTS and otber SEASONABLE STOCK see our current QUARTERLY TRADE LIST of which
a copy will be mailed on application. If you have failed to receive one.

AX THE DEXROIX COKVENXION, A comprehensivf* and intpresting display
of the leading Decni-ative Planis, finch as Araucarlas. Eerns, Palms. &c,, which are
grown in large ijnantities at our Klverton Nurseries. Our repreBentHlives will be in attend-
ance and pleased to show stocks, furnish prices and give all in formal inn desired.

HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

ICiOttlon tbe Florlita' Exchanffe when writing.

Inch Per Per

pots. 100. 1000.

Pterla Argyrsea 2J4 $3 50 $30.00

•• 3 600 5000

" Cretica Albo Ilneata2!4 3 50 30 00

•• 3 6 00

6 15 00

" Magniflca.... 2>4 3 50 30 00

Mayll 2 6 00

" Hastata 2J4

" Internata 2J4

" Leptophylla 2

" NemoraKs 2

** Ouvrardi 2^

" Sleboldl 2H

" Serrulata 2H

" " Voluta (New)2!4

•■ " Cristata 2>4

" ** " Nana

Compacta.. 2M 3 50 30.00

*' Blaurlta Argen tea

(New) 2J4

" Tremula 2V4

" " SiiiltUlBoa(8carce)2^

" Victoria

" Wlmsettl (New) 2J4

SItoloblom CIcutarlum. . . t\^

.Selaglnella EmlUana 2

....3
" Wildenowl.... 3

3 50

3 50

4 00
4 00
3 00
3 50

3 00

4 00
3.50

30 00
30 00
35 00
35 00
25 00
30 00
25 00
35 00
30 00

6 00

3 50

4 00
4 00
4 00
6 00
4 00
6 00
6 00

30 00
35 00
30 00
35 00

35 00

Look for Dreer's Exhibit

800

Thb Plorists' Exchange.

J. K. ALLEN,

WholciaU Commission Dealer In

CUT F=I-OiA£ERS,

87 W. SSth Street, New York.

Order! bj iiiatl or teleKreph promptlr at tended

to. Telephone Call. 383 88th St.
ROSES, Blue and White VIOLETS, Specliltlet.

W. S. ALLEN,

■7 West aSth St.. New York.

Corrcipondence Solicited.

BLAUVELT & GUTTMAN,

36 W. 27th St., NEW YORK,

Ms&le Comsioii Florisls

Consignnienta of flrst-elaas stock solicited.

Orders hy mall or teK'graph receive tbe beet of

attenilun. lt^~'PnoNE 1463-iSth St.

CUT FLOWER EKCHANCE

404-412 E. 34th St., N.Y., n»ar Ftrry.

Open every Morning at 6 O'clock a. m. for the

Sale of Cut Flowers.

This 1b not a commlsBlon house; the market

consists of Individual stands.

Wall Space for Advertising Purposes to Rent

J. DONALDSON, SECRETARY.

WM. H. GUNTHER,

Wholesale Florist

VIOLETS AND CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

CoDsIgnmenis Solicited.

30 West 29th St., New York.

Telephone, 2300— 38th Sireet.

MICHAEL A. HART,

Wholesale i Commission Florist,

41 W. 29th St., New York.

Telephone Call, 1307 38th St.
AU Undi of Beiei, Yloteti end Carnatloni

a ipeolaltr.
ORDER* PROMPTLY ATTENDED

EDWARD C. HORAN,

Wholesale Florist

No. 47 W. 28th St., New York.

The Bride, Mermet and American Beauty,
Specialties.

JULIUS LANGp

Wholesale Florist

53 WEST 30tll ST.

Oonsi^nmenta Solicited. NEW YORK.

FRANK MILLANG,

Wholesale Commission Dealer In

CUT FLOWERS

, 408 E. 34th ST., NEW YORK CITY.

Cut Flower Exchange. Telephone Call, 10M.4Sth.

THE NEW YORK CUT FLOWER CO.

110-121 West 23d Street,
1 12-1 14 West 24th Street,

LUpkoM 733- 18th. NEW YORK.

OONSleNMBNTS SOLIOITBD.

Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders.

Mention the T^orlata' Bxohanjce when writing.

HEADQUARTERS FOR SUMMER ROSES

Kalserin Augusta and President Carnot are ttae leaders.

Xbe lilKliest
icrade of . . .

alvrays on
liand . . .

A SPECIALXV.

JAMES McMANUS, 739i>7'a'^Ta^.^''g'«-„are. 50 W. 30th St., NEW YORK.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

McKELLAR & WINTERSON,

"Wholesale Commission Jobbers

In Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies.
45, 47, 49 WABASH AVENUE,

Manufacturers of Wire Work.
- - CHICAGO, ILL.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND, ^^'^^^^-^^^

CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
No. 67 Bromfleld St. and 18 Chapman Place, BOSTON, MASS.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Namee and Varietlee

A. Be ACTT, fancy— special.

" extra

No. 1

" Culls & ordinary

Bride

Bridesmaid

HoBte

^. Jacqueminot

S K. A. Victoria

w La France, ordinary...

O " extra

Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan.

Niphetos

Papa Gontier

Perle

Souv. de Wootton

ORCHIDS— Cattleyas

Cypripediums

Dendrobium formosum.

" others

C Inf 'r grades, all colors.
M ( White....

c Standard) Pink

S. Varieties) Red

•2 ( Yel.&Var.

g 'Fanct— I White....

G9 standard var) \ Yel.&Var.

L Novelties

Adiantdm

Asparagus

Asters

Daisies

Q ladiolus

Lilies

Lily ofthk Valley

Mignonette— ordinary —

" fancy

Shilax

Sweet Peas

Tdbehoses

New York

Aug. 11. 18»

fO to
00 to
00 to
00 to
00 to
00 to
.. to
75 to
00 to
00 to
.. to
.. to
00 to
00 to
.. to
.. to
00 to
.. to
.. to
.. to
.. to
.. to
35 to
35 to
35 to
35 to
35 to
00 to

no to
00 to
00 to
25 to
35 to
00 to
16 to
.. to
00 to
00 to
60 to
.. to
.. to
00 to
10 to
.. to
.. to
.. to
.. to
.. to

20.00
8.0(1
4.0(1
2.00
4.011
4.00

6.00
3.0(1

3. a
3.0(1

2.00
iU'.OO

.76

.76

.7fi

.75

.76

1.25

1.25

1.25

1.25

1.50

.60

36.00

.60

4!6p

8.O0
2.60

10.00

.20

2.00

Boston

Aug. 10. 18

15.00
8.00
4.00
1.00
1.00
1.00

2!o6

1.00

to 20. 0(

to 13.00

to 6.0(1

to 3.01

to 4.0(1

to 4.01

to ....

to 8.0(1

to

to

to

to

to 6.00

to

to

to

to 3.00

to

to

to

to

to

to .6C

to 1.00

to \.n

to 1.00

to 1.0(1

to 1.50

to 1

to 1.26

to 1.2.5

to 1.50

to .50

to 60.00

. to. 6(1

to ....

I to 6.00

I to 6.0(1

I to 4.00

to ....

to ....

I to 13.0(1

; to .30

to
to
to
to
to

Philadelphia

Aug. 10. 1898

2.00
2.0O
4.00

3!66

2.00

to 36.

to 15,

to 10,

to 6,

to 6,

to 6,

to ..

to .,

to 6,

to 3,

to 6

to .,

to 6.

to .,

to ..

to .,

to 3,

to .

to 60,

to .,

to .,

to .,
to

to 1,

to 1

to 1

to 1

to 1,

to 1

to 1

to 1

to 1

to 1

to 50

to 1

to .

to 3

to 6

to 4

to .

to .

to 15
to

to 3
to .

to .

to .
to .

Baltimore

Aug. 9, 1899

to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to

to 1.01

to 60.00

to 1.00

to

to

to

to

to

to

to 15.00

3.0(1
3.0(1

4.00
3.00
5.00

eioo
2!oo
s'.oi

.60
.60
.60
.60

i.'eo

1.60
1.60
1.00

3.00
8.00

.60

.2(1

Buffalo

Aug. 8, 1899

30.00

10. on

6.00
3.00
2.00
2.00

2.00

'i.ih
s'.oo
2'.66

.50

.75

.76

.75

.75

1.00

1.00

1.00

1.00

1.00

.75

50.00

.60

2!66

4.00
3.00

10.110

2.00

,60

to 25.00
to 20.00
to 10 00
to 6.00

CO
6.00

3.(^0
4!(j6

.60
1.00
1.00
1.00
l.OO
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
1.00

to 60.00

to l.SO

to ....

to 3.00

to 12.60

to 4.00

to ....

to ....

to 16.00

to 5.00

1.00

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see our Correspondence Columns.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

HOLTON i HUMKEL CO.,

WHOLESUE FLOmSTS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Manufacturers et Wire Designs.

457 Milwaukee St. MILWAUKEE, WIS.

•Ptione Main 874. P. O, Boi 103.

Wholesale Florists, j7Mbbers m

Always on Head]

^ay:
CARNATIONS.
BRIDESMAIDS,
BRIDES.

J

">^^FLORISTS'

"^ij^ SUPPLIES

(J, ' FLORISTS' VASES.

Horticattural Aoctioneers.
84 Hawley Strebt. BOSTON^

SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,

'^yiiolesa.le F^lorist

During the Summer Months, commencing July 3d, we will be open from

7.30 A. in. to 6.00 p. in.

.A-ls^. SEja-XJTIES and. "V.A.XjXjE"2" OiJ.r Specialties.
1612-14-16-18 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

PITTSBURG GUT FLOWER CO., LTD.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

LONG DISTANCE PHONE
2157.

CONSIGNMENTS
SOLICITED.

WRITE FOR PRICE LIST.

FLORISTS' :SUPPLIES. 705"Penn Ave., PITTSBURG, Pa

in£. Fi.SHERIDKN

Wholeiale CommtaRlon Dealer In

CUT FLOWERS

39 West 28th St., New York.

Telepbone, 3U-38tta St.

PRICI LIST SBNT ON APPLIOATION.

tmAMt B. Tbabmdlt.

OHAALie BCHEMOK.

TRAENDLY & SCHENCK,

Wholesale Florists,

St W. X8th It. in* CUT FLOWIR CXCHANai,
NEW YORK.

Telephone 881-18th St.

^F~Con9lrnmenti Solicited

JOHN YOUNG,

Wholesale Florist

51 WEST 28th ST.,

NEW YORK.
CYCAS PALM LEAVES Alway. on Hand.

HICKS & CRAWBUCK,
Wholesale Gommission Florists,

110 LIVINQSTON ST.,

ConBlgnraents Solicited. BROOKLYN, N. Y.

Iifieil H. LaDjjjaiir,

CUT FLOWERS, STRICTLY WHOLESALE

19 Boerim Plict. BROOKLYN, N.Y. r
Open to receive Conelgnmente of
CHOICE FLOWERS at any time.

THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.,
Wholesale Florist,

■43 West aSth Street,

NEW YORK.

WM. J. BAKER,

Wholesale Florist,

J 432 So. Penn Square,

jCj«PHILADELPHIA, PA.

DUMONT & CO.,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

No. 1305 FUbert St., FhlladelpUa.

'PHOid, 8922 D. n

C. A. KUKHNy

WHOLESALE FLORIST.

> 1122PlneSt., 8t.Loiils,Mo.

A COMPLETE LINE OF WIBB DESIGHS.

CUT FLOWERS

New England Headquarters for

AMERICAN BEAUTIES

Of which we make a specialty.

WELCH BROS..

15 PROVINCE ST., BOSTON, MASS,

U-enUon Uie FlorlvU' GxcMaD«« when wrlUng.

AuKUBt 12. 1899.

Thb F^lorists' Exchange.

801

Headquarters in Western New York

FOR

ROSES, CARNATIONS

And all kinds of Seasonable Flowers.

TRIAL mJ^ m

WM. F. KASTING, wholesale
481 Washington Street, tommlssion

BulfalorN. Y. FIOMSt

Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies & Wire Designs.

Mcnlli-nim-

orlHla Kxi-tlHrikft- wn^n wrltlne.

FRED. EHRET,

Wholesale Florist 1

1403 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE,
PHILADELPHIA.

GEO. M. MOSS,
Wholesale Florist |

32 South 17th St, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Long Distance Thone, 14330 D.

ContlgnmenU of cbolce KOSES, CARNATIONS,

VIOLETS eollclted.

Fine VALLEY In stock at all times.

LEO NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist

N.W. Cor. 13th and Filbert Sts.

Philadalphia.

Lonz Distance
Phone 3-45-94 D.

('ontlgiiinrnli of (hole. Valley nnd Ro4M Sollrltpil.

BASSETT & WASHBURN,

Wtoleaale Dealera and Growers of

CUT FLOWERS

76 WABASH AVE.. CHICAGO, ILL.

# Greenhouses at Hinsdale, III.
L. D, 'Phone at Chlcaijo. Main 223.

L. V. 'Pbone at Hinsdale, No. 10.

KENNIGOTT BROS. COMPANY,

Wholesale Cut Flowers

42 and 44 E. Randolph Street,

CHICAGO, ILL.

WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY.

WIETOR BROTHERS,

8U0OE88OE8 TO

ROQERS PARK FLORAL CO.,

Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers

OFFICE AND PALESKOOM,

61 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO.

Headquarters for AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

WHOLESALE

FLORIST

1322 Pine Street,
ST. LOUIS, MO.

Mention th« Florlwta' Kxchang*' when wrltlnir

r E. G. HILL & CO. ]

Wholesale Florists

\ RICHMOND, INDIANA. i

M»iitlcni tb« Tiorimtm' SIxckance when wzitlns.

REINBERG BROS.

WHOLESALE GROWERS OF We can (ill all orders on •hort notice

CMH with all leading varieties of ROSES

, , A fV I 0^ ... ^ M ^ and CARNATIONS. We arc Headquar-

U ^ In I O W C r O ten tor FINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

"°o°°gI»Vs. salesroom, 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL.

600,000 FEET
OF GLASS.

Mention the FtorlBt** E<xcb&tiire whan wricinr.

Ideas for Nineteen Hundred

^

CATALOGUE COVERS, DISPLAY CARDS AND EFFECTS,
ORIGINALLY DESIGNED AND FINISHED IN NATURE'S
TRUE COLORS. TO ORDER— DESIGNING. ^ ^ ^ j»

CORRESPONDENCE INVITED.

DAN'L B. LONG, publisher. BUFFALO, N. Y.

Mention the FlorlBta' Exchanire when wrltlnc

■VsT- H.

CUT STRINGS, 8 to 10 ft.

long, 50c. per string.

,_^ .^ Shipped to any part of the country.

ELLIOTT, - Bn:-ig23.-boi3., ^v^aiass.

MantloB tb* FlorUU' Exchange whMl wrUInf

aSFBBfi&DII PL108DS HPS

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Names and Varieties

A. Bkadtt, fancy— epeclttl.

" extra

No. 1

" Culls & ordinary

Bride

Bridesmaid

Hoste

I Jacqueminot

_. K. A. Victoria

« La France, ordinary...

^ '• extra

Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan.

Niphetoe

PapaGontier

Perle

Souv. de Wootton

OBCHIDS— Cattleyas

Cypripediums

Dendrobium formoBum..

" others

f I nf'r grades, all colors.
M ( White....

e Standard J Pink

JS Varikties) Red

«- ( Yel.&Var.

g •Fanot— i White....

w ,»rhe higbest J Jlrt''

n KTHdes of ) {;ed..„...

U standard var) ( Yel.&Var.

t Novelties

Adiantum

Asparagus

ASTEKS

Daisies

Gladiolus

Lilies

Lily of the Valley

Mignonette— ordinary. . . .

" fancy

SuiLAX

Sweet Peas

Tuberoses

Cbicago

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For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see our Correspondence Oolnmns.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

FAMCY

DAGGER
Mention tb« Flortsta' Bxehana. when wHtinr.

In 1000 lots, 75 cts. per 1000.
Discount on larger orders.

Also dealer in Sphagnum Moss, Bouquet
Green, Christmas Trees, etc., etc.

L. B. BRAGUE, Hinsdale, Mass.

Mr. and Mrs. Brague will be pleased to meet all
old cuBtomers and friends at tbe Convention.

THE CEFREY LEHER CO.,

Manufacturers of Florists' Letters. The best and
most artistic letter on the market. Pat. Jan. 3d, 1893.

PRICE :-l^ or 2 inch letters, per hundred $1.60

Script letters, '* 3.60

Office and Factory, 446 Tremont St., Boston, Mass.

CHAS. L. RAZODX, ^Llnaosb.
AGENTS:

The Flower Market, Boston. I McKellar & Wlntergon, Chlcaeo

Emll. Steffens, New York. 1 H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Phlla.

Agents wanted in all large cities. Telephone 716-3 Tremont.

Uantlon the Florleta' Eichance whan wrlUnc.

Galax Leaves.

CHAS. H. RICKSECKER, LInvllle, N. C.

Mention the FlorlBtB' Exchange when writing.

IROPIOLPREPIREDPLINIGO.

ORL,A7«iDO, FL.ORIDA.

IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN PERPETDATED

Preserved and Prepared Palm Leaves.

fillLlll LEAVES

AND

LeuGOtHoe Sprays

FOR SPRING AND SUMMER USE

Write for prlcee to

HARLAN P. KELSEY,

Building!" Boston, Mass.

Mention the Florl.u' Kxchanire when wrltlnc

Three awards for superiority.
Send for illustrated list. . . .

Manufactarert.

16 & 18N. 5th St.

Philadelphia, Pa.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

EDWHBDSyOGKEB'

Mention the Florlata' Exchan^

lOSTOII FLORIST LETTER GO.

Manufaotur*rs of FLORISTS' LETTERS.

Dimcnilou •t
«hlB box. n IB.
lOQK bj la la.
wide and II In.
high, i flection*.

This wooden box Dlcely Htnliied and ▼•rnUfacd,
18x80x18 made tn two oectlonii, one for each Rise
Utter, glveD ttwar with flritt order or600 letters.

Block Letters, I>^ or 2 ln«h ilie. per 100. $1.00.
gortpt Letters. t4 00.
Fastener with eaoh letter or word.
Used br leading Oorists everywhere and for
Ml« by all wholesale flo tits and sopply dealers.

N. F. McCarthy, Treas. & Hanagcr,
i:^^.^k BOSTON, MASS.M^i^wi^^ti.

MgiiLL.ti Ltie Florlata' Exchajige when writing.

W G. KRIGK'S

I)

KTO.

iYIedtil awar«led
nt the World's
Fnir and lIiKbesC
A wa rd wher-
ever Exiiibiied.
These Letters and
Jtealgns are made of
the t>ebt Immortelles
wired on wood or
metal Frames having
holes drilled In them
to Insert tooth-picks,
by which they are
fastened In the de-
sign, (.live them a
trial. Tou will And
tlicse goods to be
superior lo aiir
ill the market.
-i incli Letters.
$2.50 a 1 OO. Postage, 15c. a KO. For other styles
of Letters. Emblems and Designs, send for catalogue.
Before purchasing send for free sample ftnd catalogue
and compare with any other letter on the market.
For sale by all FlorlBts* Supply Dealers.

THE

Perfect Flover Pot
Kandle and Hanger

is used for lifting plants
out of jardinieres, also
for hanging up plants
for decorations on
walls, etc. Will sustain
a weight of 100 lbs.
No. 1 win fit from 2 to
5 In. pots, per doz., 35c.
No. 2 will fit from 5 to
8 In. pota. per doz., 50c.
No. 3 will flt from 8 to
12 In. pots, per doz., 6tlc.
Postage, 10c. per doz.
Sample pair, lOc, post-
paid.

Samples at the Con-
vent ion.

W. C. KRIGK, 1287 Broadway, BrooJclyn, N.r.

Uentlon tlie Florlata' Bxchanse when wrltlnc.

802

Thb F=i-orists' Exchange.

Spring:fleld, Mass.

Amoii}; the HoristB' storeB buiiness is
very (juiet. Aitken makes a good rlie-
play of Japanese fern balls and asters,
Slijier ot sneet peas, and Cliapell fills his
window with flower pots and orna-
mental flower holders. Fairfield makes
a good showing of plants.

Adolph Miellez, a florist of this city for
upwards of thirty years, was married
the 5th inst. to Miss Von Mitzlaff. Mr.
Miellez has bought a tract of 85 acres,
and will shortly move his greenhouse
plant thereon. G.

Cincinnati.

A Hot Week.

We have just passed through one
ot the hottest weeks in the memory of
the oldest settler. Fortunately, the
scene has changed, and a delightful,
steady downpour of rain, accompanied
by enough thunder and lightning to cool
mother earth, came upon us Friday last.
and once more the carnations in the field
have a new lease of life.
BuildlnET News.

R. Witterstaetter is building two
new houses and in hunting for pipe he
finds that pipe which cost six Cents in
1898, now sells at seventeen cents. With
glass he was more fortunate, having
bought earlj'. Dick is a very busy man
just now, and is afraid that he will not
be able to take in the convention. J. A.
Peterson is also a busy man making con-
tracts for the erection of a handsome
residence. With his son Rodger he will
accompany the party to Detroit. Theo.
Bock, of chrysanthemum tame, will also
be with the party, and several others, as
the time draws near, will probably fall in
line.

J. Lodder & Sons, ot Hamilton, O.,
have erected two fine large houses. Ed.
Fries is hustling hisfivenew houses along
nicely, and Chas. Pfeiffer is getting his
new range of glass in shape. Nothing
seems to daunt a fiorist when be makes
up his mind to build. C. C. and Wm.
Murphy are also doiug some re-building.

Club News.

The next regular meeting of The
Florists' .Society, which occurs August
10, promises to be the banner meeting.
Much important business will come up,
and some lively discussions are expected.
Secretary Geo. .S. Rartlett is spending a
few days with his family in Old Virginia.

Fred. Gear has leased the Clifton Rose
Houses, and has started outasagrower.

James Allen, ot George & Allen, is con-
templating a trip to his old home in
Boston, Mass.

]|eutscae S^tne^/eituno

Largest Cii culation of any German
Horticultural Publication.

Subscribers ami Correspondents In every part of the

wiirld. Profiifrly lUuHtrated and practical articles

' r.vt'rfng ttie wtiule tlfld of pardcnInK give the most

:niHt worthy ami ijiilckcst n'pmta about all progress In

' 1 orilculture in Kiirupfiin and other cunntrles.

IS an Advertising Medium It offers the best facilities
for opening foreign business relations.

Published Weekly. SubscrlpUon price fSOO per year,
mailed free to all countries. Sample copies free.

(ALL-EMACgNEl
'•■ntfon the IHorlBtB' Exchange wben writing

Narserymen, Seedsmen and Florists

Wishing to do business with
Europe should send for the

"HORTICULTURAL
....ADVERTISER"

ThlB Is the Bi^tiBh Trade Paper, be-
ing read weekly by all Horticultural
traders; it Is also taken by over 1000
of the best Continental houses. An-
nual subscription to cover cost of
postage, 75 cents. Address

EDITORS OF THE " H. A."

Chllwell Nurseries, NOTTS, ENGLAND,
UentloQ th« Flortota' Bxckanc« when wrHlnv.

Butted Glass

Tbis is no longer an experiment, it has come to stay
There are various ways of making Butted Koofs, but tiie
best way is with the

Clipper Bar.

With this bar you can make a roof that is absolutely free
from drip, and glass cannot be torn out by the wind. Butted
glass makes a tight roof, a warm house and saves fuel. It
lasts longer, looks better and costs less than the old-fashioned
roof. But do not think that this is the ly bar we sell, for
it is not; we furnish what people want and here ia nothing
in greenhouse material that you cannot get fro ' us, and all
of open-air-dried Cypress clear of bright sap, stained sap.
knots and all other defects.

LOCKLAND LUMBER CO.

LOCKLAND, O

STANDARD ♦ POTS.

We are now ready to supply a superior
quality of Pots in unlimited quantities.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.

A. H. HEWS & CO.,

NORTH CAMBRIDGE, • MASS.

1

Mention paper

Write for Circulars
or Estimates.

Chas. A. Getz and wife have just re-
turned from a pleasant outing in the
Cumberland mountains. C. A. says fish-
ing was splendid, but he didn't get a

bite. E. d- GlLLETT.

FRUIT m floweh putes

Sead Paokiti ind Suppllei ol all kinds for
NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS ind SEEDSMEN

SBI^TS FOXa £>Z%XCS X.XS'r.
stock Cuta, 10c. per square Inch. Engravtng by all
procesBes. PrlatlDgandLltbo^rapblng. ^

Illustrated Cataloguea a Specialty.

VREDENBURG & CO., - Rochester, N.Y.

Mention the Plorlatfl' Gxchancre when wrlttnr.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS!

Packed In amall crates, easy to handle.

Price per crate
1500 2 In. pots In crate, J4.88
1500 2W '• ■' 5.25

1500
1000 3

80031^

5004

3205

144 6

Price per crate
120 7 In. pots In crate, f4.20
fill 8 1' " !t m

60
48 9
4810
2411
2112
1214
616

3.00
3.60

Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list
of Cylinders for Cut Flowers. Banp:lng Baskets, Lawn
Vasee, etc. Ten per cent, off for caan with order.

HILFINCER BROS. POTTERY,

OR... FORT EDWARD, N. Y.

August Rolekb & Sons, New York Agents,

52 Det Stbbkt, Nkw York City

Mention the Plorlata' Exchange wben writing.

REED & KELLER

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing^

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

122 W. 25th Street,
NEW YORK CITY,

►♦♦♦«♦♦<

^♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦4

A Good Qreenhoase Feeds Bugs.
SLUG SHOtIoLLS BUGS.

A.

B.

KiJ

c.

SLUG SHOT

Kills the Potato Bugs.

It Is a cheap powder destructive to losectg that prey upon
vegetatlou. Destroya vermin and leaves plant unharmed.

SLUG SHOT

Kills Currant and Cabbage Worms.

A "Bug" Is a email atom and netds a little of the right etufC
to destroy It. The right thing la Slitg Shot. A heavy dose 1b
like aending an Elephant to kill a House Fly.

SLUG SHOT

Is Black Fleas on Turnips, Radishes, Etc.

Special articles like Hellebore, Tobacco, etc . are good for some
purposes. Slug Shot Is a general Inpectlclde, good In all cases.

SLUG SHOT

Kills Green Flies on Roses and other flowers.
Slugs on Quinces and Pears.

Dlnaects that fly like Fiea Beetles and Rose Bugs are more
difficult to contend against than are OaterplllarB or Slugs.—
• Look often and dust when necessary.

SLUG SHOT

Kills Canker Worms, Cut Worms around
Cucumbers, Melons, Beans, Etc.

E Tender plants that feel frost qulcklv are eeneltlve to heavy
• applications of Insecticides, so dust light.

SLUG SHOT

Kills the Worms on Tomatoes and Tobacco,

SLUG SHOT

Kills the Sow Bugs in the Greenhouse.

SOLD BY THE SEEDSMEN OF AMERICA.

For Pamphlet, address B. HAMMOND,

Fishklllon-Hudson, N.Y.

»»»♦♦♦♦♦»♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦»♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦«

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Just the thing
for tying
bouquets and
stringing
Smilax.

Manufactured Expressly for Florists

-^— BY—

JOHN C. MEYER & CO.,

87 Summer St., Boston, Mass.

EXAMINE OUK EXHII5IT AT BliTBOIT

By ttie Bag:,
Xon or Carload.

■WRITE US FOR QnOTATlONS.

ELLIS & POLLWORTH

t MILWAUKEE, WIS. J

!*♦♦♦♦'»•»««« ♦♦♦♦♦«♦♦♦♦♦• •♦}

►♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

USE-

JADOO FIBRE

or half soil and half

JADOO FIBRE I

to grow your LILIES in this year.

Note the improvement over those
grown last year in your ordinary
compost.

IT WILL PAY YOU, as you
will get iVlORE BLOOMS and
LARGER ONES.

Send for our New Catalogue.

THE AMERICAN JADOO CO.,

n?i!iniinr

81 J Fairmount Ave,,
PHILADELPHL^, PA.

I BRINCH WlREHOCBESl

? <«am»j and Weit.Ke AT«nii.., J9ri«j Cltf, d.f. _^

I J..b.an i.« A rsAnoo St., Long Iclsnd Cltjy K. T. tlnX,

August 12, 1899.

Thb Rlorists' Exchhnge.

803

I THOS.W.WEATHERED'S SONS |

I Horticultural Architects and Builders, I

I Steam and Hot Water Heating Engineers, |

^ THE WEATHERED

E Patent Improved Sectional Boiler

y 1899 MODEL

^ For Water or Steam Heating.

^— AbHoUitely sectional in every part.

AND MANUFACTURERS OF

GREENHOUSE

HEATING AND VENTILATING

APPARATUS.

ESTABLISHED 1859.

y- Sectional View

H A FEW POINTS CLAIMED FOR THIS BOILER

^~ Simplicity of construction.

^^~ Sectional headers.

^2 Sectional ash pit.

^r~ Maximum vertical circulation.

y" Minimum friction.

^" Direct or indirect draft.

^~ Smoke-boi on front or back.

^■— Rapidity of water circulation.

^" Easily cleaned in every part.

^w- Gratei on level with fire-door opening.

y~ GreatPHt amount of boiler surface exposed to

^T" radiant heat.

^~ Heating wurfnces so arranged in fire-bos that

^— the hot gawes must strike every part

^2 before entering combustion chamber.

Greenhouses, ^ ^
Conservatories, Etc.

of our Patent Iron Frame Construc-
tion, erected complete^ or the mate-
rial shipped ready for erection.

Improved.
Ventilating Apparatus

I Winners of the Highest Award I

For Raising Sashes in
Greenhouses.

E ADJUSTABLE

fc TRELLIS=WIRE SUPPORT

AT THE ■WORLDS PAIR.

THE DEAN GOLD MEDAL.

MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, for BEST
AMATEUR GREENHOUSE.

CERTIFICATE OF MERIT, SOCIETY
AMERICAN FLORISTS, and the SILVER
MEDAL for 1898 of the N. Y. FLORISTS' CLUB.

I

For attaching to iron rafters
and Iron purlins to support
the wires at intermediate
pointe by trellis eyes. The
distance of the wirca on the
rafters and distance from
glass can be varied as may
be desired without disturb-
ing the vines. Also lor hang-
ing Orchids or Plant Baskets.

'Hi

REPORT OF JUDGES.

Model of Iron Frame GreeniiouHe combining many good
qualillee, and the Committee conelder same wortliy of
special mention. Points awarded :

Utility ... 30

Simplicity 25

Desirability 20

Cheapness 15

90

Send Four Cents for Cat-
alogue Greenhouse
Construction or Green-
house Heating.

(Signed)

Judges, iji

JOHN N. MAY, Chairman
f JULIDS ROEHRS,

* LAWRENCE HAFNER,

(5 A. S. BURNS, ) If

CONICAL BOILERS. |

SEVEN SIZES.

^
^

SELF-FEEDINQ

Hot Water
Boilers...

For Small Greenhouses and
Conservatories.

TWO SIZES.

^
^

I Office: 46 and 48 Marion Street (New Elm Street), New York. |

liUiUiUaUUiUiUiUiUiUiUiUiUiiUUiUiUiiUUiUiUiUiUiUiiUUiiWUiUiUiUiUiiUUiUiiUUiUiUiUiUiUm

804

The F='i-Orists' Exchange.

GLASS

FOR GREENHOUSES, GRAP-
ERIES, CONSERVATORIES,
AND HOTBEDS.

GLASS

VANHORNE, GRIFFEN & CO.,

\ch and American Glass. oer. aRHMWioH st. ' NEW YORK

Mention the glorljti' Eichang* when writing.

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress.

BEST GRADES. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP.

I.DIETSCH&CO.shef'f?el'd%veCHICAGOJLL.

Uentlon the Florltf Huhanga when writing.

EVERY Fl^omSX -mm A Tl
ouKbt to INSVRE l~l ^11
HIS GLASS against 1 Ii^.1.1-^

FOB PAETIOULABS ADDBK8B

JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y, Saddle River, N.J.

Meniion Ih*: Florist*' ICxchanKf when wrltlnir

SHEEP MANURE

Cleaned and prepared expresBly for florists' use.

lou will find It the genuine article. For reference

to Its being flrs^clae8, 1 refer you to Henry F. Mlchell,

1018 Market Street, Philadelphia. Pa. Trial bags of 150

Iba., $2.50 ; per ton, $25 00. H ton at ton rate.

Cash With Obdek.

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

IOI2 Ontario St., PHILA., PA.

Mentlnn thp F^orlata' Exchange wh^^n writing

GEORGE RIPPERGER,

SHEEP MANURE

I have now on hand a large quantity of
Al SHKEP MANUP^. |ySend for Price

List and Sample

Best Fertilizer for Top DreBsing.

F!?^"^y^°L't?otri'tf • LONG ISLAND CITY.

Mention tbe Florlata' Exchange when writing.

pOMBININGtht
^ qualities of an
absolute insect eiter-
minator with those of
a vigorous fertilizer.
Recommended and In
use by the foremost
florists and nurserymen
In the land. For Sale at
the Seed Stores.

ROSE MFG. CO.,

Niagara Falls, New York

Mention the Florlsta' Eiohanice when writing

ADOO FIBRE and
ADOO LIQUID

Will do all that is claimed
If Intelligently Used ■.< J*

^TRY THEM!

Mention the Florists' Exchange wh-^n wrlilng.

SUMMER IN WINTER

By Usinsr

Standard Greenhouse Boilers

Oue cent gets our Catalogae.

GIBLIN & CO., = Utica, N, Y.

Mention the Florists' Eixohange when writing.

HOTHOUSE GLASS

All Sizes a Specialty.

C. S. WEBER & CO.

4 Desbrosses Street, New York.

Mention the FlorlotB* Exchange when writing

TILE DRAINED LAND

is the earliest, easiest worked and most tiro*
ductive land. By using tile you j;et rid ortho
surplus water and admit the air to the suil^
>th necessary to best results in agriLulture. My ACRtCULTURAt.
■_^ I DRAIN TILE meets every requirement. Make also Sewer Pipe, Red
" f and Fire Brick, Chimney Tops. Encaustic Side Walk Tile, etc. ^Vlll,e for
Aliat you want and pricea. JOHN 11. JACKSON, y'J Ihird Ave. Albauy.N.Y.

Big: BOILERS

Little BOILERS

I7p to date BOILERS

FORI

GREENHOUSE HEATING

For partioalars call on or address

DEAN BOILER CO., 73 Pearl St., BOSTON, MASS.

Mention the Florlflts' Eixchange when writing. _^__^__

Mention thla paper

...HAS POSITIVELY NO EQUAL FOR...

STRENGTH, DURABILITY and NEATNESS.

Guaranteed for 10 years. Has a solid wheel and shaft cast In
one tmalleable iron). No sUpptng on Line Shaft as the case with
all others. Catalogue f ree.

E. HIPPARD. Younestown. Ohio.

Water Every Day in the Year for
Flowers and Lawns when . . .

Rider »^ Ericsson Hot Air Pumps

are used. Nearly 25,000 sold during the past 25
years. Prices reduced. Send to nearest office
for catalogue "X."

Rider=Ericsson Engine Co.,

22 Cortlandt St., New York. | 86 Lake Street, Chicago.
239 Franklin Street. Boston. 40 N. 7th St., Philadelphia
692 Craig St., Montreal, P.Q. I 22 A Pitt St.. Sydney, N.S.W.
Tenlente-Rey 71. Havana, Cuba.

Mention the FlorUta' Hxehangc whwi writliig.

Gorton Side Feed Boiler

SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR

GREENHOUSE HEATING.

YOU WANT THE BEST, WE HAVE IT.

Send for Catalogue and I'nrestigate for yourself.

GORTON & LIDGERWOOD CO.

96 Liberty Street, New York.

MenttoB the inorlBt»* Bxchange when writing

MASTICA

FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES.

Proven Buperlor to putty Jiasier to apply and etaya on.
Not affected by extremsB of weather. Endorsed by
prominent florlfltB. Send for descriptive circular oi
Mascica and niastlca Glazlns Machines.

F. 0. PIEBCE C0.,T7o"r°.uy.%7.?ll6W Yort

Best methods of

HEaTlUG GBEEPODSES

Being a collection of thirteen leading eeeays, selected
from a large number submitted In competition. Each
essay Is accompanied by diagrams illustrating the
system advocated.

Price to Florists* Exchange Subscribers, 10 Cts.

Send for a copy at once. Ton will find It very useful.

ASDBEBS

THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE,

2 I>rANE 8T

New Vork.

Balanced <

FOB PAKTICULAHS ADDT.ESS

E. A. ORMSBY, Melrose, Mass.

Telephone Connection.

GLASS

For Greenhouses, Qraperies,

Hotbeds, Conservatories,

and all other purposes. Get cub Fio-
CRBS BETOBE BuYiNa. Estimates freely
given.

N. COWEN'SSON,

392-94 W. Broadway, New York.

CABLE AND PIPE

Ventilating System.

I SO!L=MACBINES

* In Large or Small Sizes.

SEND FOR CATALOGUH.

A. 0. WOLF i

Dayton, 0.

vr.intlnn thp FlorlwtH' Exchange when writing.

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GLASS

We carry the largest
stock of Greenhouse
Glass in New York.

We make a specialty
of I6x24s and can
make special prices.

SELECTED BRANDS IN FRENCH AND AMERICAN.

HOLBROOK BROTHERS, 15 to SB Reekman St., New forli.

■ HOT - BED . . ,
S GREENHOUSE

■ VENTILATOR

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL.

GET OUR PRICES
BEFORE BUYING

GREENHOUSE GLASS!

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-"b^v S. JACOBS & SONS,

OFFICE, 406 W. I3TH STREET, NEW YORK.
Factory Storerooms, Borough ol Queens, N.Y.

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Mention the FlorlstB' Exchange when writing.

Mention the FlorlBta* Exchange when writing.

August 12, 1899.

The F=ii-ORisxs' Exchange

805

LORD & BURNHAM CO.,

Horticultural Architects and Builders, 5team and Hot Water Heating

Engineers.

Plans and estimates furnished on application for Greenhouses, Conservatories, etc. erected
complete with our patent Iron construction; or for material only, ready for erection.
Estimates furnished also for Cypress Greenhouse Material.

Largest Builders of Greenhouse Structures. Plans and construction embrace latest Improvements.
5Ix highest awards at the World's Fair. Send four cents postage to New York office for latest
catalogue. Send five cents postage tor Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating Catalogue. . . ,

We Make Special Greenhouse PUTTY— Price on Application

NEW YORK OFFICE : GENERAL OFFICE AND WORKS'.

ST. JAMES BUILDING. B'WAY and 26TH ST. IRVINGTON-ON-HUDSON. N. Y.

.t:h:e!.

SGOLLAY BOILER

FOR

ii[eeDliouse|ieatlDQ.ElG.

HOT WATER OR STEAM.

Farmington, Conn., March 9. 1836.
"The Invincible Boiler you placed In my Carnation
houBCB has given great satlafactloa. I did not have to
run the boiler hard even when the thermometer stood
18 deg. below zero. It has proved ' Invincible' In every
respect." Hugh CnKSNEY, Florist.

SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE AND PRICE LIST
Estimates Cheerfully Qlven.

JOHN A. SGOLLAY,

74 and 76 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N.V.

HIIEEPODSE HEHTIHI} IIIID VEHTILPTIHIi,

Horticultural Architecture and Building.

ESTABLISHED 1844.

233 Mercer Street, ■ NEW YORK.

FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS.

NINETEEN SIZES.

Ptrfect Sash Raising Apparatus.

Rosehouses, Greenhouses. Etc., of Iroa
Frame Construction erected complet*
or the Structural Iron Work ship-
ped ready for erection.

Iron Frame Benches with the

" Perfect Drainage Bench Til«"

•r Slate Tops.

8EMD 4C. POSTAGE FOR II.I.i;8XII.ATED CATAI.OGUE.

Steam and Hot Water Heating

Economically and Perfectly Installed by

HENRY W. GIBBONS,

138 LIBERTY STREET,
P(E'«V VORK.

EKPERT ADVICE AND PLANS FURNISHED. ESTIMATES FREE.
Mention Ihe Florists' Exchange when writing

INTERNATIONAL HEATER CO.

237 WATER ST., NEW YORK.
BOSTON, 47 UNION ST. CHICAGO, 86 E. LAKE ST.

Si'/Ai; BOILERS Fo» GREENHOUSES

Over 50 years' experience. Write for Catalogue. i

thp inorlsts* Eixchanse when writing.

AMERICAN CHAMPION BILER.

W DEPftRTURE,"
'VEfHT)L(\TIN& f\PPLI^NCE>^''^5:

Best and Cheapest on arth.

'^^^^^'^i^^^./*'^^^^^^ ^^^-/^^V ^^^^^^^-^ ^^^^^ /irA<i^i<2^ iS^ A^ ^4^^

-^t-A:-c

THE EVERLASTIN HINGE

Uentlon the FlorlBt*' Excbance when wrltloff.

Erans ImproTsil Cballesge

Roller bearing self-oIllng devtse,
automatic etop, solid link cbaln
makea the IMPROVED CHAL-
LENGE the moBt perfect appa-
ratus In the market.

Write for catalogue and prices
before placing your orders else-
where.

Quaker City Machine Co.,
RICHiMOND, IND.
Mention the Florlvts' G^zchange when wrltlag.

CYPRESS

Ibbeehhoose

MATERIAL

OF ANY DESGRIPTIOII.

•■ND PON OATALOaUI.

Mention the Florjpts' Exchanep when wrltlnB.

CYPRESS

IS MUCH MpRC DURABLE THAN PINE.

SASH BARS

UP To^t FEET ■» UMCTH oR LOI^GER.

Greenhouse

AND OTHER BUILDING MATERIAL.

kJEP

Send^.fer our-IHoatrdted &00K
"CYP|RES)S LUMBERAMOtTsUSES."

Send tor^'ur SpacisI Greenhou3frCfrcul»r.

Ne>qnseT?r> $9ST8n, C^ss'

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlnfc.

806

The F=i-orists' Exchange.

AiieUBt 12, 1899.

CHOICE F'LO^WTER SEEOS,

Trade

pkt.

Bcllis Perennial Mammoth mix.. fO.23

Longfellow 25

" " Snowball 25

Cineraria, prize strain, mixed 50

CalceolnriH Gnxndlflorft, mixed... .50
(.'yclniiieu Cilganteuni, separate or
mixed, 100 seeds, aOc; 1000 seeds, ?8.

i\litfiiouelte, Macliet...

" Deflance

Myosotis Alpestrls

" Paluelrls

Priiiiuln. Slnensla, fine mxd. 50

Panry, superb mixed, i-i6oz ,50c.;

flue mixed, ^ oz., 50c. ; oz.

Trade
pki.
. 10.10
. 15
.. 25
S5

Oz.
f0.40

oz.. $T
, $3.50.

LILIUM HARRISII Now Ready.

5-7 inches per 1000. $15.00 7-0 inches per lUUO. $90.00

Trade r,lst on application.

W. C. BECKERT, Seedsman,

Allegheny, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchanra when writing

specialty:
Floral Metal
Designs *^*2^

Florists' Siiiles.

***

Specialty : Wheat Sheaves.

Specialty:
Prepared J^ j*
Cycas Leaves.

***

A. HERRMANN,

. . . WRITE FOR CATALOGUE.
404, 406, 408. 410, 412 East 34th Street,
NEW YORK CITY.

Manufacturer of Metal Floral Designs

Importer and Dealer In FlnrlRtR* .«upDl)r-i>.

VULCAN

New Red Hybrid
CARNATION

In full bloom, 4 in. pots, 11.50 per dozen.

SHI LAX ^« '°"' ■">"• ''•* "" '%^5.00 per 1000.

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI le'SfVJS

FlCrS Fl.ASTICA. 6 In. pote, tl.COper doz.
PHOiNl.X KECMNATA,6ln, pots, W.OO per doz.
YIOLETS, Princess of Wales, »5 OO per 100.

C.EISELE, 1 1 th& Jefferson Sts.Phila. Pa.

Mention the Florists' Elxchange when writing.

HORTICULTURAL

Correspondence
Invited

AUCTIONEERS

CLBARY & CO.,

60 VESEY STREET, NEW YORK

MeBtlon the Florlrt.' FT/'hane" whan «..-i*'-

H. D. DARLINGTON

01 FLUSHING, N. Y.,

The largest grower In America of

E^RICAS

Will be represented at the Detroit Couveuiion by
J. AUSTIN SHAW, who will be pl^aaed to give any
loformatlun desired as to varleilee, sizes, prices, etc.

Freesia Growers!

%

^3,

U inch $3.50

uud under.

2M,
1.50

Gale

I'a

G. E. B3YCE S Co , Santa Monica, Gal.

BostoD Go-Opemiive
Flower Growers' bss'd,

BOSTON, MASS.

THE AUCTION SALE of

Choice of Stalls

THE Boston Flower Market

Park St., Boston, Will Take Place

"*TllRDtr, SEPT. 16, 1899, at 8.30 A.M.

■'"■i'/O

•^ * J Per order Directors,

rlCKEL, GEO. CARTWRIGHT,

- .. ,'rc8. Sec'y and Treas.

Mention the Florists' ExchaJige when writing.

'E think are eHiteciall.v good thlH year. For
three vearw we Iiave treated our plant ioji:
stock "with the Corro-ive Subilinnte .Solu-
lioii— kept the fiei 1(* sprayed wirh Fungicide' —
an-l ail dit^eased pinnts rogued out. In conse-
■ inence the Improvem nt In our Heida was
particularly marked this eeanon, the plants
remaining thrifty and green long after 'he lilies
in .jt'ier aeids had died down, and In additinn
w ' did n >t hasten maturity but allowed
the plants to complete their growth
ai.d ripen thoroughly, making
rt< did icolden bulbs which usually
elve much better results than
the white, sappy, early-dug
bulbs.

Prices of Henderson's
L. Harris!! Bulbs.

100 1000. ■

.-) to 'T Inch, «5.<:0 S4I5.00

- to 9 ■
9 to 1 I

10.00
%0 UO

95.00

FLORISTS I

Send for Our S

Wholesale s
Catalogue s

OF m

BULBS I

We Carry the
Largest Variety
in America..*' -^

PETER HENDERSONS W#Wr!<

THE ANNUAL MEETING

Of the Members of the

Florists' Hall Bssooiatloii

Will be held at

Don't Forget «;

On August 15th, 1899,

At 2.30 P.u

For the purpose of electing two Directors
and transacting necessary business.

JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y.

LAGER & HURRELL,

Orowerssnd ^\ ^> ^\ 11 ■ ^\ gfc
Importers of ^J W\. W n I 1^ O
to come aiid look
at our samples of
Imported and es-
tablished ORCHIDS
at ttie Convention at Detroit.

"""'"""■iSteo. SUMMIT, N. J.

Mention th« Flor1«tj' Kxehang* wh»n wrltliur.

PeaGOGk's fm Dallias

rOr lOyV Best Old Varieties.

Send for our new IlluBtrated Trade List before orders
Ing elee where.

tyPEACOCK'S DAHLIAS always received highest
awards over all competitors. Forty-six first prizes
out of forty-nine entries during past four years —
an unequaled record.

Best New and Standard Carnations—

Beautifully Illustrated and accurately descrloed la
our Trade List. Send for copy.

Surplus Stock of Mixed Dahlias—

At right price. Also Dahlias under color
^-CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED.

W. p. PEACOCK, - - Atco, N.J.

Mentinn thp F*lnr1i«ti«' R^rhaoge w^hen writing.

When you are at the CONVENTION you zuitl see the Display of

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.!

THE ONLV LEADING >ND LARGEST FLORISTS' SUPPLY HOUSE m the countrv.

/^UR display will eclipse anything ever seen at a convention.
^-^ Interested Florists will find opportunities to save money.
Our genial Mr. Paul Berkowitz will be on hand to greet customers.

s

TANDARD goods of Wheat Sheaves, Baskets, Cape
Flowers, Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs, Cycas Wreaths,

.Hid all other requisites, v\-ill be largely displayed.

::r'Tl1eri'pTi:r: H. BAYERSDORFER & CO., so, 52, .54, m N. Fourth si,pbila.

M*»ntlnn the FHorlBtj* EichanKe when wrltlntt

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S. n. F. CONVENTION REPORT.

We are a straight shoot and aim to grow into a vigorous plant*

A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS. NURSERYMEN. SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL.

VOL. XI, NO. 33

NEW YORK, AUGUST 19, 1899.

One Dollar Per Year

READY FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT

SWe are olTerIng an exceedingly flue lot of tliese buU)B at a very low price. Bermuda-Krown Freeslas are the
St Freealas grown. Butlis are plump and hard, and {jlve imich better satisfaction than the California-grown
3Ulliy. Plant early anil secure beMt results. Bulbs ready for Immediate sblpnient. Extra quality
3ulb8, very tine. -^ to i^In. In diameter, 50 cts. per lOU; SI. 00 per 1000. Selected bulbs, J^ to ^j, In. In
Jlameter, rSctB. per 100; «G.00 per 1000.

Extrn Sized Bulbs, 75cts. per
100 I $3.00 per 1000.

BERMUDA BUTTERCUP OXALIS

/> A y T A Oi Extra quality bulbs. California-grown, flm

■ L\ I V I . f\ ^\ Glowers will and that It will pay tliem to throw away their old plants, and plant new
^■^^^M.MJ M4a^m.\^ Stock. Dry bulbs will produce enough more flowers to warrant the extra expense.
l*lnnt early if best resulls Jii*e ilesired. Extra sized bulbs, 1 to 1^^ In. in
llameter, 95.00 per lOOj S 10 per 1000. Selected bulbs. 1?^ to 2 In, In diameter. !g:7.00 per 100;
800 per lOOO. Mammoth bulbs, 2 to 2!^ in. in diameter, 80.00 per 100; SSO per 1000.

ROMAN HYACINTHS

We offer a very superior grade of these bulbs, wblch
we can supply as follows: Extra fine IiuRs, 12-15
ctui. In circumference. SI. 75 per 100) Sl.l
per 1 000. Extra selected bulbs. 13-15 ctm. In clr-
;umference, iS'i.OOper lOOi Sir per 1000. Pink niid Blue Konmns, extra, $1,30 per lOOi

lp(
VV

JOi

:lra,

$13 per 1000. VVhlte Italians, extra, $1.7 J per lOOi S13 per 1000.

100 loon

PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS GRANDIFLORA, extra size bulbs, fine . $1 00 $H 50

LILIUM HARRISII,5 to7 inch bulbs 5 00 45 00

)RNITHOGALUM ARABICUM 1 75 15 00

-ILIUM LONGIFLORUM, Bermuil:i-growu, 5 to 7 inch bulbs 5 00 45 00

" CANDIDUM, 22 eentimeteraand up 4 00 30 00

*LLIUM NEAPOLITANUM 50 4 00

F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown=on=Budson, N. Y.

Mention the FlorlBtB' Exrhanfirp wh^'n wrttlne.

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111.

.3W

^n ynvitation

To VISITORS returning from the

^ CONVENTION ^

\)^/E extend to one and all a cordial invitation to
' ' visit the Rose Hill Nurseries and see the
GRANDEST and HANDSOIWEST stock of
HOME-QROWN PALMS in AIMERICA in all
SIZES and all VARIETIES, also of FERNS,
STOVE and QREENHOUSE PLANTS.

Before placing your orders, all we ask is, to
visit our Nurseries, and you will do the rest.

Trains every hour from Grand Central Depot.
Write, telephone or telegraph and our carriage
will meet you.

SIEBRECHT & SON,

Telephone, No. 151.

NEW ROCHELLE. N. Y.

I EVERYTHING f»r the GROWER and RETAILER

p ■^"DID YOU SEE OUR EXHIBIT AT THE CONVENTON?

New.
Branching

EASTER LILY

(L. LONGIFLORUM GIGANTEUM MULTIFLDRUM.)
For Description and Price see Last Issue.

LILIUM HARRISII BULBS

Whole box of 5 to 7 aud 7 in 0 hoI<I at thousand rates.

Per 100 Per 1000

5 to 7 inch, 400 in a box, ... $4.50 $40.00

7 to 9 iucli, 200 iu a box, ... lO.OO 95.00

O to 11 inch, lOO in a box, ... ao.OO 185.00

11 to 13 inch, 50 in a box, - - - 50.00

All ttne bulbs and fully up to measurement and the same stock as offered elsewhere at higher
prices, but not our three lejrged brand which is all sold.

LILIXJM: LOrTGrlFLORXJICI

G;-X7.^fL.^z<rrEr£SE3x>

BERMVDA.GRO^rN.

Boacbc by us ^villi a auaroiitee to be free
from Jisense up to 90 Iter cent.

I>er 100 Per 1000

.■5 to » Inch bulbs S.5.00 S4.'5.00

7 lo 9 " 10.30 100.00

9 to 11 " aa.50 aoo.oo

AS ORDIMARILV SOI,D,

BERIMVDA-GROIVIS.

Per 100 Per 1000

."> lo r inch bulbs 84.30 $4-2.30

7 lo 9 •• 10.00 93.00

9 to 11 '• VJO.OO 1S3.00

9 to 11 '• double crowns 18.50 173.00

CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO.

342 WEST 14th STREET, 'i'b'.TmX" N. Y. CITY.

Importers, Exporters and Growers' Agents ot SEEDS, BULBS and PLANTS. -^

Mention the Florlete' BxctaanKe when wiitlns.

SCARCE GERANIUMS!

During the month of September, a magnificent display of all
the latest novelties in full bloom.

All the English, French and American Novelties in Quantity.

Full stocks of Bruant, English Round Flowered, Double and
Single Aureoles, Picotees, Double and Single Bedders in all colors
and ivy Leaved Sections.

Complete List of the Best Standard Varieties for all purposes.

You are invited to call and see them ; also a grand displa}' of

Cannas and Dahlias.

THE COTTAGE GARDENS,

QUEENS. N.V.

MntlOF IJM inorlflta*

-->*tuu« when wrltlnr.

W&ntfnn ♦»»» fPlrti-lBta' Tr-*-/«»i«

, w>i*n ^rr\^\rkm.

808

Thb F=ii-ORisTS' Exchange.

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BULBS

THAT WILL

FLOWER.

DID it ever occur to you the amount of shrinkage
you lost each year from bulbs that came blind V
And have you then figured between the higli and low
priced, and in nine cases out of ten the high-priced
bulbs won. Why? They are grown under contract
and the grower cannot jeopardize his reputation — is
the simple reason. And if you are likely to want
some of the following, we advise you to buy now :

^^~"^^^^^^^~''^~' Per 100 Per 100

WHITE nOMm liyiCIIITIIS, | JH: ii •"•■r"";;;;: •: H *ii :;

to 7 " 4 76 45 00

7 to 9 " 10 00 96 00

9 to 11 " 19 00 Ltd quantity

1 00 9 00

Lllf HlliliiSII.

ST. DAVID'S I
ISLAND STOCK )

NARCISSUS, Paper WUlte GrandiBora .

LILY CANDIDUM, Large nulba 3 50

FREESI A REFRACTA ALBA, First Size es 4 bo

WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, 54 & 56 Dey St., N. Y.

32 00

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CINERARIA CYCLAMEN

PRIMULA

PANSY

Largeflowered English; Large fl. Splendens. Kolker'B Best, Rolker's Giant.

A oz., $3.50. Pure wliite, lOO 8., 75c. !4oz.,$3.59; Aoz. $1.25; $5.00 oz.; !4 oz., 9l) cts.

Trade pkt., 60c. Kose,Hed,etc., lOOs. 66c. Trade Pkt., 26c. Trade Pkt., 35c.

AUGUST RUL,KER & SONS, 5» Dey St., New York.

Mention the PlorlBrp* Exchange when wrltinir-

FRESH SEEDS

OF

JUST
ARRIVED

KENTIA BELMOREANA, S4.00 per 1000 seeds I whiie
KENTIA FORSTERIANA, 4.00 per 1000 seeds 1 ''"'••"'

Bulb Catalogue Now Ready. Mailed on application.

J. M. THORBURN & CO.. 36 Cortlandt St., New York.

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ALLEN'S DEFIANCE

MIGNONETTE

2000 SEEDS.

Grown tinder glass, from special selected spikes, for florists' use.
None genuine unless my signature is across the face of each packet.
$1.00 per packet.

No seedsman has any of my Indoor grown seed, except In sealed packets with
my signature across face of each,— C. H. ALLEN.

I CHARLES H. ALLEN, Floral Park, N. Y.

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I PANSY

=NEW CROP.

S. & W. Co.'s
Non Plus Ultra.

The richest mixture ever sent out,
and contalnlDg the Blotched and
(«iaut varletleg In greatest pro-
portion; very effective.

Per packet lOOU seeds. 25 cts ;
per Hi ounce, 75ct8.; per ounce, $4.50.

SU'Perb Mixture of theOdler, Caealer
and B II Ku ot St ra i n s* unsurpaeBed.
Per 1000 eeedfl, 50 cts.; per J^ ounce, $1.00;
per ounce, $6.00. .

Triinardeau or (■iaiii Pansies. Bean*
tlful class of viperous, compact growth,
flowers of an enormous size. Per pkt., 25c.;
per yi ounce, 5U eta.; per ounce, |3.50.

For varletleB in separate colore, also quota-
tlons on Dutch, French or Bermuda Bulbs, n.
send for our 1899 Bulh Catalogue. X

^ STDMPP & WALTER CO., Seedsmen, 50 Barclay St., N.Y. »

M.ntloD the Florlat.' Eichange when writing.

READY FOR DELIVERY.

LILIUMHARRISII

5-7, 7-9, and 9-11.

BERMUDA-GROWN LONGIFLORUM

Guaranteed 00 per cent, free from disease. Prices on above and all other bulbs and plants cheerfully given.

F^.S^sr. O. SCJHIMIO?^, Jersey Oity , NT. J".

Mention the FlorlatB' Exchange when wrlUnp._

lAS-TRUE WHITE

Verycholcewellcuredbulbsof FREESIA TRUE REFRACTA AI>BA,
from our own grower. Yellow flowers have been carefully rogued out of the stock.
First Quality, per 1000, Sfi.SO. Choice Size, Sr.30.

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Mention the FlorUta' Blxchange when writing.

CALIFORNIA

Through our Exchange
Sales \sith best Pacific
Coast growers of these
roots we are able to de-
liver choice, carefully
cured and evenly grad-
'■d roots at closest grow-
hig prices.

Calla Bulbs.

Inch dlam. Doz. 100

First Size, IM to li^ » .75 J500

Select, " ivi to ijj l.i! 7,00

Extra Select, about 2 to 8>^. 1.50 9.00

f^ I r>- 1 1_ .^ of high quality and largest sizes from

rrenCn rSlllDS on'y rellaljle growers. We shall be
* * ^**^ pleased to submit samples and prices

1 which we promise will show best values. First enrly Roman
' Hyacinths, Narcissus Paper White (irnndiHora, etc.
are now heiu? shipped lo our customers.

UBimuaiaic sebd.. i Chicago. 84-86 Randolphs!.

f AUUNAn O STORE f NEW YORK, 14 Barclay Street.

UentloB the Flortote* ttaehance wben writing

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SPECIALTIES

JUST
RECEIVED

MUSHROOM SPAWN

PEERLESS SULPHUR BLOWER

FRESH. Our "Superior" brand can positively be relied upon. $6.50 per 100 lbs.; $60.00 per
lOOO lbs. 230 lbs. and over at 1000 lb. rates.

CANE ST A K ES ^-^^^^ F™«. ^ ^° l^ ft long. Best we ever received. $6 per lOOO.

ALLEN'S DEFIANCE MIGNONETTE SEED rri«SC;ri;:r''~"

Also Cineraria, Primula, Pansy, Forget-Me-Not and all other Seeds for present sowing.

The only practical and economieal machine
foi- blowing sulphur. We guarantee satis-
faction i>v it can be returned. $4.75.

The above are Just a few of our Specialties.

F^e'SIS-'^f^" bulbs, seeds and FLORISTS' REQUISITES ^,^5 \VpKtion.

SEND FOR ONE IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY ONE OF., OUR CUSTOMERS,

rn%".''r»,"c'H^?t" HENRY F. MICHELL, 1018 Market St., Philadelphia.

UeBtton the Florlits' Excbanc* when wrltlnt.

August 19, 1899.

The F=iL-ORiSTS* Exchhngb.

809

SURE CROP MUSHROOM SPAWN

$8.00 per 100 IbB.
Pamphlet How to Orow 3fu8hroo7ns, 10c.

LILIUM HIRRISII. EiRLT ROMIN HYACINTHS

Special prices on appIlCHtloD.

WEE8ER & DON, Seed Merclianta & Growers,

114 Chambers St., NEW YORK.

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Mention the Florlats' Eichang-e when writing.

ALM

<S(e^^^

Phcenix 'I'eniiiH

Piiniiln

" Iterlinntn...

Corypha AuHli-aliH..

FRESH
ON HAND

100 1(100 3000
.. |0 75 »5.0O» 13,50
,. 1.00 SOO 12.50
... .75 5.00 13.50
.. .75 5.0O 13.50

J. L. SCHILLER, 404 E. 34tll Street, New York.
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BOBBW & PIS.

Dutch Bulbs

French Bulbs

lapan Bulbs ...'...
Boskoop Nursery otuck . . .
French Seedling Nursery St^ck

Write UB for prices.

RUTHERFORD, N.J.

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BOLBS, BOLBS,

A rare opportunity to buy a quantity of all
the choicest kinds ot bulbs (Guernsey Grown),
at reasonable prices, for cash.

Guaranteed to he tlrst-class quality bulbs.
Write for particulars.

THE GRINDE MMSON VINERIES CO., Ltd.

51 W. Sydney Ave.. MOUNT VERNON, N. Y.

NARriPiSUS.

Golden Spur Graud Prlmo Empress

Camperaelles II. Irving Sir Watkln

Pheasant Eye Kmperor Spurious

PrlDceps Horsefleldl Grand Monarch

Grandee liarrl Conaplcuue Grand Soleil d'Or

IRIS.

Blanch Superbe. white Hlanche Fleur, white
Alex. Von Humboldt, blue King of the Blues, lilue
Cbryaolora, yellow Mixed Iris

Cnlla Ethiopica.

Bay these Bulbs aud you will be abun-
dantly satisfied.

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y99999gj

v

PLANT SEED CO.

Wholesale Merchants.

^^^Jt ST. I.OVIS. ^^:ft^

• V-^^^' ^•'C-^Ti "C^^^- 'C^^^^-'C^^'^^^
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* ....Bulbs, Plants

OF ALL KINDS,
HULSEBOSCH BROS.,

ENGLEWOOD, N. J.

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Best and Earliest

for forcing. Write fur price to

MRS.I.W.KERSEYJaywards, California.

Dafl'odll Gardens, Alameda Co.

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Established 1376.

Incokporatkd 1B90.

COASEEDCO.

Wholesale Seedsmen

34 Gansevoort St., 411. 413, 415, Sansome St.,

NEW YORK. SAN FR&NGISCO.

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WHOLESALE LIST!

You will receive our Trade List next week. If not, send for it.
READ IX ! VOU WILI. SAVE MONEY ! !

THE ELIZABETH NURSERY COMPANY. Elizabeth, N.J.

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PANSY PLANTS and SEED

At Clovena Nurseries, Home of tlie I»ausy, we a-e growing pansy plants by tlie
million and olTer our Famous Blends at 60cts. per luu ; $2 50 per 600, prepaid. By express,
84 00 per 1000. Special prices on large lots, separate colors or blooming size.

\T/^TPC BILLOW what customers write regarding our 2736 Grand Pansy.
1 ill I tl Introduction Collection, sixty (60) packets, each containing 125 seeds
' ' ^^ ^ ^ of distinct varieties (7600 seeds in all), tor $1.75, prepaid.

H.f. MARKET GAUDENERS'ASSOCIITION.

A customer in Wisconsin*
under date of Aug. 1, writes

" The Pansy seed I purchased of
you last season gave nie every
satisfaction. Had the pansy trade
of the city, all because of your
Grand Pansy Collection (273fi>. I
can't say too much In praise of
your seedfl."

And another in Illinois:
"Last year your Grand Pansy
Collection (2736), gave me the best
assortment of colors that I ever
had and I sold mure pansles than
ever."

If you have not received
our Special Illustrated
Pansy Price List, recently
issued, in which we offer
over 100 distinct colors,
blends and strains, Includ-
ing: all the novelties aod
other seasonable seeds,
write for it.

39-41 Cortlandt St.
P.O. Box 2341

Newfork.

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SELECTED

STOCK OF perlUO PerKXJO

6-7 $5.00 $45.(0

7-9 lO.OO 9U.00

9-11 30.00

ROMAN HYACINTHS, PAPER WHITE GRANDIFL., ETC. Prices on application.

AUGUST ROLKER &. SONS, 52 OEY STREET, - - NEW YORK.

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LILIUM HARRISII

LILIUM HARRISII "iilVIf

-■9, $9.00 per lOll; $85110 per 1000. 9-11, $30.00 per 100.

FDCTPCIAC % '°ch and up $4.60 per 1000
IXbhOlMO H> inch and up 6.00 per 1000

OXALIS BUTTERCUP-

«.5..5II per 11)00. MAMMOTH, $7.60 per 1000.
IlMIMKDIATe DELIVERV.

H. A. BUNYARD, 42 West 2Bth Street, MEW YORK.

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PRIMROSES

Ready for 3 inch pots. Well known throughout the tJ. S. and Canada as the finest
large flowering fringed varit ties grown. SiUKles, named, $3.50 per 100 ; $20 per 1000.
Dontiles, named, $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per lOCO. Extra plants added to help pay
expressage. PRIMROSE SEED, of best 13 varieties, single and double,
mijced, 4uO seeds, $1.00; half packet, 50cts.

GIANT PANSY SEED.

The best of Mammoth varieties ; no finer ever ottered ; all the seed plants critically

selected. Packet, 3500 seeds, $1.00 ; halt packet, 60cts.

A packet of the beautiful new Forget-Me-Not JEWEL added to every order for seeds.

STRICTLY CASH PRICES.

"^^'-f,,?-!.?' JOHN F. RUPP, SHIREMANSTOWN. PA.

I tb* nortota* Bxshuic* wIwd wrlttna.

810

The F^lorists' Exchange.

plUppAplA Clioire mix., trade pkt.. 25c. ; oz., $8.
uini.nnnin |>,.j,„„|,(f4, choice mixed, fxtra
largr llower, fresh seed, trade pkc, 25(' ; oz.. $« 00
FniiNV, Giant, iiilved, oz,. f2.W; Mnie. Ferret, trade
pkt., 25l-. ; oz., $1.00; Ceclle Uavy, pure white, trade
pkt ,25c. ; Bamplefree. VICTOlt BAKTEI^.

MorriB Ave.. VVoodha ven, Borough of QueeDs, N. Y.

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VAUTIER'S

MAMMOTH PANSY.

New crop Bed now ready. This is the
largest and finest Pansy ever offered. We
have testimonials from florists from all parts
of the U. S. praising its size and raerits.
Trade packet, $1 00; oz., $4.00.

I. fi. FiUST a CO., "A^sr^r^.; PHIL*., Pi.

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SEED

PANSIES

SEED

Koemer's Superb Prize Pnnsies, Improved
Rtraln, new crop, ready now. My own growing.

Thl8 mixture la saved from the very floeat selected
plants of all leading novelties; wfthoutdoubtthe Qnesi.
strain In the market to-day. Mixed, per pkt. of 3XX)
seeds, $1.00; »-4 oz. *150; }4 oz., 1:^.75; 1 oz., $5.00;
white, yellow, hlack and vlolet-hlue. In separate colors,
same price. OASII WITH OKDEIi.

PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa.

Grower ol extra fine Pansies.
Plants ready Sept. Idtli.

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LARGE
^LOWERING

BRILLIINT
COLORS

THE JENNINGS STRAIN.

Is considered by many Florists as the leading
American strain to date, stocli was never
Hner the season belnii f nvorable for the fliiest
crop of seed ever raised,

Finest mixed in great variety of colors.
Pkt.. $1.(1(1; }4 ounce, $3 (» ; 1 ounce, $i (JO.
Finest White, Blue. Black and Yellow, in
separate colors, 50 cts. per pkt. Postpaid by
mail. Ca h with order.

E. B. JENNINGS,m4°" SoBthport, ConB

Grower of Tub Finest Panbiks.
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iiaDiFafliiies

MARKET AND FANCY STRAINS.
New Crop Seed Ready Now.

The leading varieties to date, when richness
of citlors and large size are required. As
growers, and knowing every strain of note
in cultivation, we can .simply recouiniend our
PANSIES as unequaled.

Trade Packages of either strain at
ONE DOI.I.AR KACH. Full direc-
tions how to HOW and grow pansies with
every package.

DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, Needham, Mass.

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Orders booked now for Spring delivery.
These are not bought in open market
in Yokohama, but are collected under
our own supervision and are of the
first quality. Prices on application.

SUZUKI & IIDA,

I I Broadway, NEW YORK.
MAIN OFFICE, 3 Nakamura. YOKOHAMA. JAPAN.
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PANSY SEED

ABSOLUTELY FRESH.

A very superior strain from noted Kiiropean growers,
with large, well shaped flowers of maeulflcentcolorlng.

Very finest mixed per oz., fti.OO

Separate colors '* 3.00

J. L SCHILLER, 404 E. 34th St., Kbw York.

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SCHMIDT'S PANSIES

HAVE NO EQUAL.

Conipr'sing the cream of all the leading
straiiiH, unsurpassed for size, color and
blooming, my own growing.

1 1 oz. «1.50 ; 1 oz. »4.50,

J. C. SCHMIDT,

Bristol, Pa.

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PINPRARIA CRANDIFL., extra chnlce. mixed,
uiiitnnnin trade pkt., 25c. ;oz ,f lO I'riiiiiilas.

choice mix., extra, pkt..2jc. ; oz.,$lUi lO different colors
or prtmuias. .5lic. per trade pkt. Pansy. Giant, mixed,
trade pkt., :'5c ; oz., $a; Giant Mme. I't-rret. trade pkt.,
25c. ; oz.. $i ; Ceclle Davy, pure white, extra, trade pkt.,
25c. ; Parisian, large stained, Biignot. Caester, etc., trade
pkt.. SMc. Send for sample. N B.—I olTer these seed
cheap on account of their coming late this year. All
of '9i) crop.

Walker and Helmont Avenues, VVOODHAVENt

Borough of Queens, New York, N. Y.
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FRESH SEEDS, 1899 CROP

Crypiotneria Jnponicn. Japan araucarla, trade

pkt , 25 cts ; 10. 0 seeds, $2.00.
Eleanns, trade pkt, i^cta.; 1000 seeds, J2.00.
Calceolnria llybrida Granriiflorn, Benary's

Prlee strain, trade pkt.. 25 cts.; lOOfi seeds, 75 ets.
Cineraria Hybridn (■raniliHorn, Beiiary's

Prize Strain, trade pkt . 25 cts ; lUOO s eds.';jcl8.
i*ri inula (^hinensis Kimb. (■iirnniea, Benary's

Prize Strain, trade pkt., -5 cts.; RUM seeds. |1.50.
PanHy, licnary'a Non Plus Ultra, trade pkt.. 2jct9.;

oz., $4 UO. Cash with Okhkr.

SHELLROAD GREENHOUSE &StED CO.. Grange, Md.
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RARE COLLECTED SEEDS

OF AMERICAN

Woody and Herbaceous Plants.

Asl< for 1 ist and Discounts.
PINEHURST NURSERIES,

OTTJ KATZENSTEIN. Mgr. PINEHURST, N. C.

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CALIFORNIA-GROWN

Send for our Special Trade List.

CALIFORNIA NURSERY COMPANY,

NILES. CALIFORNIA.

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FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA

True white, from Bermuda seed. Grown at
our own place in California. Now en route.

FIRST SIZE. J^loMln. diam . $5.00 a 1000.
SECOND •* ?atoH '* 3.00

JACKSON & PERKINS CO., "N^e'Jt?/^:

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; MICHEL PLANT - l
I -^^BULB CO. i

■ ST. LOUIS, MO. ■

■ ■

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RAWSON'S

"Arlington Tested Seeds"

Are now well known to some FLORISTS, we
want them known to all ri,ORISTS. Special
price list sent on application.

W. W. RAWSON & CO.

12 and IS Fancull Hall Sq. BOSTON, MASS
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rSPECIAr"sEm

Jl For th« FLORIST and GARDENER. {}

■ S<nd lor Wholesale Catalogue. . . ■

S JOHNSON & SXOKBS, ■

■[ 217-219 Market St., Phlladelplila. ■

ASTER COSMOS JPANSY| SALVIA I

ZINNIA

)Eed1rade ReporA

Points and information from eef.f'Rinen, and
all Interested In tliis column, solicited. Aff-
dresa Editor Seed rRADin.careof Florists'
ExL-HANOE, P. O. Bo.\ 1697, New York.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION

Alexander IIodoers, ('hicago. 111., Presi-
dent; Albert McCuLLOUGH, Cincinnati, First
\'lce-PreBident: F. W. Bolgiano, Washing-
ton, Second Vlco-President; S. F, Willard
Wethersfleld, Conn,, Secretary and Treasurer'

New York.— S. B. DickB, representiug
Cooper, Taber & Co., London, arrived per
S. S. Umbria on the 12th iDst.,for hie
annual trip through the States and
Canada. His address in this country is
care Messrs. R. J. Goodwin's Sons, GO
Wall street. New York. Mr. Dicks re-
ports that the unparalleled heat and
drought ol the present year hare been
must destructive to the crops of bras-
sicas, spinacli and early radish ; he pre-
dicts also a shortage in the Kuropean
crops of sweet peas.

E.W.Tichner, of .Stuart & Co., London,
has been in this city during the present
week.

Clucas & Boddiugton Co., New York,
have received a consignment of Carolina
grown Dutch hyacinths; the bulbs have
been grown in this country for several
years back and are the result of long con-
tinued experiments; they appear to be
I)articulai'ly sound and heavy.

European Notes.

The harvest is ui>on us but we have
nothing to reap. So the seed grower
laments as he ruefully examines and
measures up the results of all his toil-
That is first in importance to us which is
uppermost in our minds, and nobody dis.
l)utes the ascendancy of spinach at the
present moment. Every nerve has been
strained, and other and more valuable
crops neglected, in order that early de-
liveries might be effected, but the tjuan-
titj' to deliver falls far short of our
lowest estimates. .Strangely enough the
very early and the very late varieties
have suffered the most, but the reduction
is general and the outlook serious. Man-
gel wurzel is beginning to wilt up in the
same style and the crops of Mammoth
Jyong Eed and Golden Tankard.are likely
to be very short.

Rape is coming forward in good shajje
and fully maintaining the recent advance
in pi-ice. As the root crops are suffering
in many places a further riseis inevitable.
Crimson clover is also in good demand
for the same reason, and pi-ices have cor-
respondingly advanced. The European
crop of red clover is not likely to "bear"
the market next season.

European Seeds.

The Sweet Pea Situation.

I-'.Jilor Fhrists' Exchange.

May I say a word about the sweet pea
situation? Tour August 5 number
found me in the midst ot preparation
of a thorough discussion o£ the ques-
tion, "What is the matter with the
sweet pea?" I am devoting my vaca-
tion month largely to scouting trips in
the interest of this flower, going last
week over the Hartford district, also
New Haven, Middletown and Cromwell,
to see just what success or failure in-
telligent growers were having. My next
trip will be through the Worcester and
Boston districts. Having in mind sim-
ply to ascertain the tacts I propose to
discuss the matter calmly, in the in-
terest of all concerned.

But your last number seems to chal-
lenge a more immediate reply. My
friend Hamilton has touched up my
other friend. Rev. Magee Pratt. None
of us is responsible for the other. Mr.
Pratt does not grow sweet peas, but is
a very acute observer, and scouts about

the Hartford country watching closely
the success and failure in that flower.
I would not leave the subject of Cali-
fornia seed where Mr. Pratt does, nor
where Mr. Hamilton does. I believe
that California has got to grow our
sweet pea seed, although it is becoming
plainer every day that they cannot use
their own seed stock year after year;
but must do as they do on onion seed,
find some locality where the old reliable
constitution can be put back into this
flower, and from that source renew
their seed stock at least every two
years. I will not discuss the subject
now. Our seed growers, our big job-
bers, the whole trade, certainly are in-
terested to know the simple facts. If
any man gets more letters from all
over the country than I do asking what
the matter is with their sweet peas I
hope he will speak. It isn't a "New
England wail." And there are no "an-
tiquated New England rules" for grow-
ing this flower. Our rules are as fresh
as the ink on to-day's Tribune, for we
haven't grown gray in floriculture
without learning something from ex-
perience. We don't repeat our mistakes
in the way Mr. Hamilton's letter would
imply. And I could call off a list of
men who represent the intelligence ot
the horticultural societies of New Eng-
land and who have probably made their
last attempt to grow the sweet pea for
exhibition, until it gets back the relia-
ble qualities it had even three years
ago.

Neither is it "climatic" conditions
that account for our failure on this
flower. We have all the diversity of
soil and all the necessary conditions of
climate that the Creator has given to
anybody on the earth, and we have as
many sporadic cases of success as will
be found anywhere. And I suppose my
own vines at this moment are looking
just as well as anybody's. Mrs. Lar-
rowe, of Cohocton, came and saw them
and said they looked better than theirs
at Cohocton. From 300 feet of rows I
pick a market basket full of blossoms.
But my vines have barely root enough
to keep them green, and why shouldn't
I succeed as much as that after fifteen
years of incessant study of this flower?
But I have just barely been saved by
the skin of my teeth this year. And
total failure lias been staring me in
the face for several years; and if the
July rains had not started a secondary
root on which my vines are now getting
some sustenance I should have had
nothing but straw before this.

We can get no good fibrous root from
our sweet pea seed to-day. And that
one fact proves some sort of serious de-
terioration in the very constitution ot
all our sweet pea seed stock. If my
friend Hamilton, or any of the Cohoc-
ton people, will carefully dig up a few
vines they will find tliat six roots now
make about as much fibrous growth as
one root did five years ago. And yet
Just now those who have got any vines
are getting an August bloom that is
deceptively fair. The root made in
April and May couldn't support even a
little early bloom, and so we had blast-
ed buds, and either a single blossom to
a stem or stems with wilted necks. Our
only chance this year was to get a sec-
ondary root, and the July rains came
just in time to save some of us.

All my observation comes back to
this point. Tear after year this fact
repeats itself and grows worse, that
the sweet pea seed of to-day gives us
no root that is adequate to support
the vines in bloom. They die when they
reach the blooming point because there
is no strength to carry them any fur-
ther. Now, why shouldn't this fact be
discussed, and why shouldn't it be rem-
edied? The total collapse of this flower
is near at hand it we do not begin at
once in a scientific way to regenerate
it. And to this subject I expect to de-
vote my vacation month.

W. T. HUTCHINS.

Mass.

[When completed, we shall be very
pleased to have the results of Mr.
Hutchins' investigations. — Eo.

PANSIES WORTH RAISING

EXCELLENT SEED | J'otf'^l/^OO **'^*^
CASH WITH ORDER,

G. SOLTAU a CO., Jersey City, N. J.

199 GRANT AVENUE.
Mention tb« F1orl0ti* Bz(Aanc« wh«n wrltlai

August 19, 1899.

THe Rlorists' Exchange.

811

CM 1 1 AY Strong, one year plants. 3K and
OmltnA 3 in., $2.50 per UK); $i".Ol) per

1000. Choice, well ripened seed, 25c. per oz.;

^^ 00 per Ib.

PI CMATIC la flne assortment for Fall.
ul-traMIIO Write for prices.

Df riMICC I^or P"" planting, flne stock
r /tU 11 1 to and assortment, $10.00 per 100;
$90.00 per 1000.

F. A. BALLER, Bloomlngton, III.

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EVERGREEN!

An IMMENSE STOCK of both large
and small ei^ed Everurreen Trees, in
great variety. Also Evergrreeu Shrubs.

COUBESroNDENCK SOLICITED.

THE W. H. MOON CO. Morrisville, Pa.

Mention the FlorlBU' Exchange when writing.

AZALEA AMENA

One of the best dwarf, hardy,
early flowering shrubs. Excellent
forcing plant. Well rooted plants,
ready for 3 in. pots, S6.00 per 100;
•50.00 per 1000.

SIMUEL G. MOON, Morrisville, "«^.':' Pa.

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5,000 Berberis "Vulgaris

4,000 Berberis Vulgaris Purpurea

10,000 Berberis Thunbergii

Prices and Klzes ou application.

T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass.

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Folleil litiawlierijj Plants

strong, well rooted planta, now reaily, "5c. per doz. :
$2.00 per IIW, by exprt-s'i, of tbe following varieties:
Clyde, lirandy wioe. Seaford, TeaneBsee. Sbarpleaa, < ilen
Mary, Woolverton, Haverland. Bederwood. HalPa Fa-
vorite, Blsniark. Wm. Belt, Gandy, Granville, Saunders,
Marshall and Nina.

CHAS. BLACK, Hightstown, N. J.

Mentinn the Florists' Exchange when writing.

PEACH AND PLUM TREES »elTer'y'.V

Reliable and clean stock at low wholesale rates. All
desirable leading varieties of PEACHES, old and
new, in fruiting orchards. Have the new Triumph*
GreeDHboro* and Sneed fruiting. Buds can be
supplied in season at low rates.

Very large stock of TKUM TREES, all on plum
roota, one and two years. Buds can be supplied of
these also, either from nurseries or orchard trees. Have
all the leading Japanese varieties. Abundance, Bur
bank, Chabot, Satsunia Wlllard and others; also the
new Rrd J une and Wlckson In good supply.

Usual supply also of AtiparaKUs Root n to offer.

ALEX. PULLEN.MIKord Nurseries, MllfOril, DbI.

Mention the Florlrta' Exchange when writing.

P. OUWERKERK

1123 Summit Ave., Jersey City, N. J.

Just received from our Holland Nurseries

RHODODENDRONS, AZALEIS,

SPIRJEA JAPONICA, LILiUM SPECIOSUM

P/EONIES, BLEEDING HEART

POT GROWN LILACS, HYDRANGEA IN SORTS.

CLEMATIS and H. P. ROSES, in the best sorts.

PRICES MODERATE.
M.THIOB th. riarlrt.' Bxchang. wb.^ writing.

F. &, F. NURSERIES

g;'i"4r»l" TREES AND PLANTS In full assortment. Trade^Ca.alo.ue

Mention thtf Florists' Exchanse when writing.

SPRINGFIELD,
NEW JERSEY.

r

r

POT
GROTVN

STRAWBERRIES

"We shall have our usual supply of flne plants ready about July I5th, Catalogue containing
correct descriptions of the best varieties with cultural directions mailed on request.

ELLWANGER & BARS r, Mount Hope Nurseries, ROCHESTER, N.Y. 59th Year. #

Mention th. IHorl.ta* gxchang. wh.n writing.

IIIAlfC A CIMC CTnPlf°'I'EARS, APPI>Et4. CHERRIES. QUINCES,
nAff b A riRC d I UuK PKACIiES, manyin bearing size. : 20,0ui »II4I)E

. ■••— ^ ■ ^^" TREES, 111! kln.l8,in.l»l/.eBi 15.9X1 EVERtiREKNS,
2 to 10 feet: 10,000 SHRUBS, many new kinils; 30.1X1 <'.\ I.I h'OKNIA PRIVET, 2 to d feet ;
3,UC0 Colorado BLUE SPRlKiE, 2 to 4 feet; L(Wi AKBOK. WTja trees, 4 to - feet; ui.dOO
HARDY ROSES, X strouK, i:rliii»..Ti. Yellow and White Itamblera ; 1200 PURPLE BEECH.
4to9 feet; «;l,E.HATIS, HON E VsrcKLES, URAPES, Etc. i 3,000 RHUIIUDEN-
DRONS and HARDY AZALEAS, 2 to 3 feet

Florists, Landseape Arcliltects, Superlnrendents of Parka and all others wanting stock should call on me
or write.

STEPHEN CRANE, Prop. Korwich Nurseries, NORWICH, CONN.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

THE STORRS & BARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio,

Desire to call the attention of Florists and Nurserymen to their 40 acres of

HARDV ROSES, their coranletoaaqortraent of FRUIT and ORPJAMKKXAr,

TREES and SHRITBS. and their 44 GreetjhoitHes of ROSES,

PAI^MS, EICITS, EERKS, ETC.

Correspodence and personal inspection solicited. Trade List and Catalogues free.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

AUCTION SALE 'S"

60,000 DECIDUOUS TREES.

OF 75,000 EVERGREEN TREES.

Also SHRUBBERY and VINES.

This is a clearing ou;, sai^ O;' tine y.'Uug vigorous stock; nothing reserved.
Qround must be cleared regaraiess price.

LIST AND CONDITIONS READY AUGUST 7th.

. RIBSAM & SON, Trenton, New Jersey.

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The plant shown
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"^"r laBS-BV.PfJ**"^

special Import Offer of Azaleas

(For Shipment about October 20th.)

We have made special arrangements with the largest grower of Azaleas In
Belgium, and talie pleasure in ofl'ering for delivery in the Fall of 18',)!t, f. o. b. New
York City, Indian Azaleas, double and single, all named varieties, leading marliet
Ifinds, shapely plants, well lieaded, at the prices quoted below. This is a specially
low import olTer both as to sizes and prices, and your early order is solicited.
Azaleas are growing in favor yearly, as the great demand this season proves. It la
to your interest to order now and talje advantage of tlie low prices we offer.

They are shapely specimens and will make splendid plants tor winter and spring
decoration. These plants will be carefully packed and can be safely sent by freight
to any part of the country. Order at once to secure these rates.

Per ilnz. Per Uin

10 to 12 inch heads $4 50 $35 00

12 to 14 " " 6 GO 45 00

14 to 16 " '■ 7 00 55 00

16 to 18 " " ■ 15 00

18 to 20 " " 25 00

20 to 24 ■• •• 30 00

6 sold at dozen rates, 25 at 100 rates.

NOTE.— Above prices include all charges for packing, cartage, duty,
foreign freight, etc. They are f. o. b. N. Y. City.

Special Offer of Palms, Etc.

Uentlon the FlorUts' Exchange when wrltlnc.

KENTIA FORSTERIAIVA.

From 6 inch pots, 5 to C leaves, 30 to 36
inches liigh, $1.,50 each.

KENXIA BELMOREANA.

Fi-om 6 inch pots, 5 to 6 leave.?, 24 to 30
inches high, $2.00 each.

LATAMIA BORBOISICA.

4 incli pots $12.00 per 100

3 " 6.00

2 " 3.00

PAKJOANUS UTILIS.

4 inch pots, $2.00 per doz. ; $15.00 per 100

3 " 6.00

2 " 4.00 "

COCO^ WEDDELIANA.

3 inch pots, $2.00 per doz. ; $15.00 per 100
2 " 1.00 " 8.00 "

ARECA LUTESCENS.

6 inch pots $7.50 per doz.

7 " 10.00

The above three plants in a pot.

(For Immediate Delivery.)

DRACHMA SANDERIANA.

Plants from 4 inch pots, $3.00 per doz.

DRAC^NA INDIVISA.

Plants from 5 inch pots, |2.50 per doz. ;
$20.00 per 100. From 6 inch pots, $4.50
per doz. ; $35.00 per 100.

RUBBER PLANTS.

15 to 18 in. high, $4.50 per doz., $35 per 100
20 to 24 '■ 7.00 '■ 50 "

5 feet high . . $1.50 each, $15 per doz.

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI.

From 3 inch pots .... |10.00 per 100
"5 " .... 20.00 "

" 10 inch pans .... 1.50 each.
"8 " .... 1.00 "

ASPARAGUS Pl^UraOSUS.

Plants from 2}^ inch pots. . $5.00 per 100

FERNS.

A fine assortment from 3 in. pots, $5 per
100 ; 2 in. pots, $3 per 100. Special — Fine
pans Nephiolepis Cordata Com., $1 each.

PETER HENDERSON & CO.,

35 and 37 Cortlandt Street, New York.

Mention the FloriBts' Exchange when writing.

812

The F=i-orists' Exchknge.

Ttie New Jersey State Horticultural
Society at its meeting on August 9, lield
at Newark, decided to be represented at
the American Toniological Society's Ex-
hibition in Philadelphia, Septemt)er 3 to
0, and appointed a committee of three
to represent the Society and take charge
of the exhibit. I. J. Blackweli, of Titus-
ville, is the chairman.

Austin P. Matthews, the nursery agent,
who was charged with having obtained
money fraudulently at New Haven, Conn.,
was, on August 10, discharged by the
court after hearing the evidence.

The Alviu Nursery Company haselosed
a contract tor preparing the ground,
planting and cultivating for four years
2500 acres in pear trees. It is to be locat-
ed near North Galveston, Tex. and deliv-
ered to the owners in 1903, all set to
growing trees.

Fenuiniore, "Wis — Wm. Matthews
contemplates going to Charles City,
Iowa, to engage in the nursery business.

Spraying Peacli Trees, and Diseases
of the Peach. — Ohio Agricultural Expe-
riment Stalion (Wdiistci-. ().), P.ulli'tin
No. 104, illnstratcil.is ilvv.itcd tii further
studies ui»on si)ra.\iiig [x-.-ich trees, and
upon diseases of tlie peacli. The disease
known as leaf curl of tlie peach was very
destructive on many varieties of peaches
in northern Ohio in 1.S08.

During the sea.son, further demonstra-
tion has been made by peach growers in
Ohio of the efficacy of spraying with Bor-
deaux mixture before the blossom opens,
as recommended by this Station, to pre-
vent the injuries of this disease. For this
rtason, application us early as April 12
has been effective, aud there are indica-
tions that the first spraying may be suc-
cessfully made in the Fall or in March;
but it is not clear that applications of the
mixture just before the opening of the
blossoms may be safely omitted, even
where the earlier one has been made.
Whale oil soap, applied in strength of one
to two pounds per gallon of water as the
buds are swelling, h;is also proven a suc-
cessful preventive of the leaf curl. Since
this material is so much more cxiiciisive
than Bordeaux mixture and ajpparciitly
no more effective, its use is not at present
recommended for leaf curl alone.

Peach yellows has shown phenomenal
virulence in Ohio, especially during the
last season. This disease prevails in all
the extensive peach growing districts of
Ohio, except it be in tlie Maumee Valley.
The gradation in the extent of injury is
in proportion to the care taken to pre-
vent tlie spread of yellows. Only prompt
desi iiictiiin of yellows treescau "check the
externiiiiation of most existing Ohio
peach orchards by this disease, within a
comparatively short time.

Pall Planting.— The time for planting
is almost upon us once more — in fact, we
might say it is present— for a commence-
ment can be made with some things,
notably, evergreens and many Spring-
flowering herbaceous plants.

That evergreens may be handled ad-
vantageously earlier than deciduous
stock has become generally known; but
to suggest moving a deciduous tree before
its leaves have fallen will surprise many
planters of exiierience. It is easily ex-
plained. Thefunctionof leaves is, largely,
to provide a place of egress for the waste
materials which with food is takeuupby
the roots and passed through thesystem
of the tree. Towards the close of Suin-
mertheroots are diminishing in activity
and, consequently, growth is less and the
leaves are called into play in likepropor-
tion. Then, as we term it, the growth
gradually ripens; thetextureoftheleaves
becomes coarser and encourages the
"Autumn rustling." .\t this period, it
may be said, the leaves are of no further
use. Certainly, the frost will soon be at
work removing them. Here, let man
assist nature by stripping tSie leaves by
hand, while the tree is transplanted. Of
course, the stripping need n*t — and per-
haps should not — be thorough.

The exact time to commence trans-
planting deciduous stock cannot be set,
as dependence must be laid on location
and duration of growing weather. An
abundance of rain in late .Summer will
continue growth later in many things;
tlieu, too, some plants make their growth
early and others late. The Japanese
maples and horse chestnuts are among
those which seem to make .all their sea-
son's growth withinavery short period :
wjiile the peach is a familiar example of
late or continuous growth. Near Phila-

delphia we can usually commence from
the fifteenth of September to the first
week in October.

There is an advantage in early plant-
ing beyond the mere desire on the part of
the busy nurseryman or planter to get
work done early to make way for more.
The soil, usually, is rather dry and will
pack closely about the roots; and before
Winter storms set in, there is a bettor
chance for the tree to become firmly
stationed. Then, too, occasional warm
rains may, after transplanting, induce a
few little rootlets which will do some
good. S. Menhei.so.n Meehan.

A Primer of Forestry.— The U. S. De-
partment of Agriculture has in press and
will soon issue Bulletin No. 24, Division
of Forestry. This bulletin is the first part
of a paper entitled " A Primer of Fores-
tr.v." and was prepared by Mr. Gifford
Pinchot, Forester of the Depai tment. It
deals with the units which compose tiie
forest, with its character as an organic
whole, and witli its enemies. It is divid-
ed into four chapters. Tlie first cliajiter
treats of the life of the tree. It describes
its three parts — the roots, trunk aud
crown — its food, composition of wood,
breathing, transpiration, growth, struc-
ture of wood, annual rings, and heart-
wood and sapwood. The second chapter
is devoted to a discussion of the various
requirements of trees — heat, moisture and
light — their rate of growth and repro-
ductive power, pure and mixed forests,
and reproduction b.v sprouts. The third
chapter gives the life history of a forest
showing the help and harm which the
trees receive from one anottier. This his-
tory embraces the life of a community of
trees, the life of a forest crop, the seven
ages of a tree, the beginning of a forest
crop, the forest; cover establislied, the be-
ginning of the struggle, growth in height,
tlie struggle continued, natural pruning,
the culmination of growth, tlie end of the
struggle and death from weakness and
decay. The last chapter deals with the
enemies of the forest, of wliidi fires and
reckless lumbering are classed as the
worst. In the United .States wind and
sheep gr.izing come next. Cattle and
horses do nuicli less damage than sheep,
and snow brcik is less costly than wind-
fall. Landslides, floods, insects and fungi
are sometimes very harmful. In certain
sections numbers of trees are killed by
lightning, which has also been known to
set woods on fire, and the forest is at-
tacked in nian.v other ways. The bulle-
tin is illustrated with 47 "plates and 83
te.xt figures.

Budding.

This method of propagation or of im-
proving varieties of hardy fruit trees,
roses and otlier things, is largely prac-
tised by those wiiose interest it is to
secure orimprove qnautiticsof the plants
just named. It may in some cases take
the place of grafting. Instead of having
a shoot with two or three buds for unit-
ing with another slioot or stem, called a
stock, we, when budding, have only a
single bud. For peach, ai)ricot and nec-
tarine trees, and also roses, budding is
the propagating method very often prac-
tised, because in grafting, these trees
"bleed" somewhat freely, and it may
lead to the after cause of gumming. Bud-
ding also gives cultitation a double op-
portunity in one year of trying to estab-
lish a variety of a fruit tree on to a stock;
for if a graft has f.^iled in the spring time
— at which season gmfting is accom-
plished— a bud may be tried when mid-
summer arrives.

TIME TO BUD.

' Thus it is .seen that from the middle
of June till the middle orend of .\ugust, a
period of eight weeks at most, the art of
cuttingoutabud from one shoot to place
beneath the bark of a shoot on the same
or another tree, and called " budding," is
the proper season. But why now
rather than in Spring? Because that
the bark must he in sucli mechanical
condition that it may be easily
and clearly separated froiu the woody
part of the stem. By cutting and
examining a branch of some years'
growth, it will lie seen that in an exoge-
nous stem tiiere are, roughly speaking,
four, more or less distinct parts— the cen-
tral and largest portion called the dura-
men or heart-wood having a number of
distinct concentric rings by which the age
of the tree, or the part of it represented,
may fairly accurately be reckoned. These
rings are the annual growths which,
from constant adding or depositing of
matter, become hard and dry, ultimately
becoming of no value for conducting the
sap up or down. It is only the younger
portion of tlie wood that' takes part in

the transit of fluids. To the outside of
the young wood, a layer is formed of
young cells, which divide and re-divide,
always propagating towards the bark
and becoming thickened and firm to form
hard wood on the inside. This layer of
growiim nils is termed cainbiiim, but is
thin and si/ircclv ilisccriiiblc liy tlie naked
eye. Outside the canihiuni I.-iyer we find
the liber or inner bark, and then the bark
itself.

Now all this is pointed out simply to
give a clearer umierstanding of the oper-
ation under discussion. When we take
out a bud from a shoot (which should be
of the current year's growth) we gently
pulloutthewoodychip whichis cut along
with the bud and the bark. Do this
gently, not to disturb the bud from its
bi d iu the bark. Having doue the work
so far, what have we now'? A small
shield-like piece of tender bark, a bud,
and a leaf from whose axil the bud is
growing. The inner bark and, perhaps,
a thin sheet of cambium we find to be on
the under side. With all dispatch hasten
to get this bud fixed fittingly into the T-
shaped cut, made previously in the shoot
of the stock in which the bud is to be
placed. The cuts are made only bark-
deep, croBS-ways, and then length-ways,
the latter about one inch, liaise the bark
on one side by using the wi'dni'-slL-ijied
end of a budding knife, such as is shown

in miniature in the accompanying figure.
Put in one side of your shield and then
get the other side fixed. Bind the stem
above and below the insertion, shading
the bud, if need be, with an evergreen leaf.
When the bud shows signs of starting,
say, in about three weeks, loosen the
binding and re-tie. It will thus be neen
that in fixing the bud we are uniting tlie
two cambium layers, whose cells soon
multiply and interweave themselves.

Care must be exercised so that no bloom
buds are taken instead of foliage buds.
Buds take well on wood of two or three
years' old, but not on old wood. It is
necessary ihat the strjck should be in a
thriving slate. If the case requires it, a
watering should be given to both the
stock and the tree from which the buds
are to be taken the evening bef re the
buds are cut out. Dexterity and quick-
uess are absolutely necessary in the oper-
ation if good results are looked for.

WHAT TO BUD

Ro.ses may either be budded on toother
roses, or, as is generally the ca.se. on to
briers. The briers impart vigor to tlie
growth of the rose shoot; far more so
than their own roots could do.

With fruit trees we bud or graft to
secure some physiological advantage.
Apricots are budded on several varieties
of plum stocks, becau.se on their own
roots they have no vigor or, at least, are
of small value. Plums are budded or
grafted on a variety called the Mussel
plum. Pears, if wanted fordwarf growth,
are budded on the quince; aiijilcs on the
crab for vigorous growtli, or on the
Paradise for dwarfncss. compactness,
and early fertility. The former stock is
the best to use for standard orchard
trees. Stocks are generally grown spe-
cially tor grafting or budding, and oper-
ated on at heights of from IS incites to 4
feet. The practice of budding may be car-
ried out with grafted trees which are vig-
orous, but whose fruits are not worth

much, by taking buds from a high-class
variety and inserting them in the yourg
shoots of the vigorous growi r.

When the hud has started into growth
the st'Ck should be shortened back to
within a foot or little more, and the bud-
shoot itself must lii' iiiiu-heil early enough
to allow time for its thickening and ri-
pening. Some linddcrs like to leave tlie
operation as late as It is safe to do so,
because liy such dela.v the bud does not
start at all the same season, but is
stronger for starting tile next spring. If
late bud'iing is done, then no shortening
of the stocks should take plai e till after
the leaves fall, and then just before
growth starts in the springtiuie cut back
all the stock or shootwhich was budded,
close to. but above the bud. — Oardening
World.

Canadian Horticultural Society.

As crops are mostly planted and .Spring
bills mailed, we should now give a little
thought to our Societ.v meeting to be
held at Ottawa In September. There are
raan.v reasons why every florist in Canada
should attend this year. Last year being
practically the .Society's first meeting
there was one disappointment — in rather
a limited attendnnce, but now that the
association is fairly launched, and its
usefulness has been fully shown, it is the
duty of every florist to represent his lo-
cality and by his presence boom up the
Society; foras Canadlansespecially pride
themselves in keeping up with Uncie Sam
in everything we must take care that the
floriculture businessdoes not run behind.

Altlionylisonii'aii' apt to doubt the in-
fluence that s(»cieties have on progress,
those have only to compare horticulture
in the United States iiefore the S. A. !■".
was in existence, with its high advance-
ment of tile present day, a condition
which it would have been impossible to
reach without the personal intercourse
which conventions give. Here I would
say that increased liorticultural knowl-
edge is not the only thing gained; but
under the friendly influence of a conven-
tion many grievances are wiped out and
better trade relationship established.

Another strong incentive to attend
should be that the meeting is to be held
at Ottawa, the capital, the seat of gov-
ernment, if not of learning. To those
who have never been here, believe me, it
is a treat, and an agreeable surprise to
all our visitors. The parliament houses
are a grand structure and worth going
over. Being burlt on a hill surrounded
on three sides with pjirks and the other
looking downthebeautiful Oitawariver,
with its Chandiere falls, backed up by the
City of Hull and the hills in the distance
— it is a picture alone worth coming to
see. Then np the Galmean, where the
scenery is unexcelled in Canada. Tlieu
again only two and a half hours on the
train lands you in that grand old city,
Montreal, where the old and new civiliza-
tion seem to meet A greater inducement
.vet (don't shake your heads Ontario
men), the Canada Central l''air second to
none. This will be specially interesting
to the convention delegates, as we are
putting up a new horticultural building,
and horticulturally spreading ourselves
for the occasion.

And now for my last card and its a
bower. A cordial welcome from all the
florists, a guarantee that ,vou will be
shown all the sights; and still when the
curtain falls and you feel some of tlie
pansy and geranium money jingle you
will think Ottawa is a clieap Summer
trip.

The above invitation I extend to our
American friends, for just now our peo-
ple are very friendl.v, aud we florists
should take advantage of it to compare
notes; for we cannot tell how long be-
fore the alien haw will be enforced again
and the Alaska boundary stretched. You
will be welcomed by all and I can pro-
mise you one good Yankee hand shake
to make you feel at home. Buffalo,
Rochester, Wilkesbarre aud Utica papers
please copy. Edwaho I. Mepsted.

Ottawa.

Tbe Oood Stronar Kind,

OOo. r»©x* lOO l"toei.

BALES WEIGH 300 LBS.

H. A. BTOOTHOrF & Co., 154-166 W. STtll St., N. T Tit*
Mention the FlorlstB' Bxchange when writing.

AiiKUBt I'.l, 189y.

Thb Rlorists* Exchange.

813

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(132) noyal Cuban Palm.— C. R. B.

— Probably the palm you have reference
to is Oreodoxa regia, a native of Cuba,
\vhich was introduced into commerce in
18:50.

(13-!) Bougainvilleas.— Is there a
variety of bouKainvillea grown in this
country that is superior in habit, in size
and brilliane.v of its flowers, and in flor-
iferousness to Bougainvillea glabra 8an-
deriana?

(134) Time fo Trim Azaleas.— W.

N. J, — Azaleas nfed trimming only so
much as is necessary to keep them sym-
metrical. The best time for doing this
work is when the plants are through
flowering. Growths that are spoiling
the appearance of the plants may be cut
away at any time and no injury will fol-
low.

(13.")) Butted Glass— If the sash bar
is of the old style a thin layer of putty
should first be spread. Have the glass
cut as true as possible and reject any
that has rough edges. Lay the glass as
close together as possible and tack each
pane down, taking particular care to se-
curely fasten the one at the bottom. If
the sash bar is made withadjustablecap,
tacking the glass down will Ije unneces-
sary, excepting only the bottom pane.

(t3(j) Bamboos for House Decora-
tion.—Westchester — Propagation of bam-
boos is effected by dividing gf)Od strong
plants in the early Spring as new growth
is cnnimencing. A liglit fibrous loam
with plenty of leaf mould added makes
the best scjil forthem. (iivethem a semi-
shaded position during the Summer and
transfer to a cool greenhouse through
the Winter. Among the best verities are
B. arnndiuacea, B. aurea, B. nana, B.
niger, B. striata, B. violescens, and B.
Simoni.

;137) Magnolia orTuIipTree Scaie.

— Your letter of the 1st inst., enclosing
specimen of magnoliatwigfrom Watkins,
N. Y., affected by a scale insect, has been
received. The scale in question is the
magnolia or tulip tree scale, I-ecanium
tulipiferjp. This is not au uncommon
species and has occasionally the habit of
clustering in great numbers upon Lirio-
dendrou tulipiferaand Magnolia fuscata.
It occurs all through the Eastern part of
the country. There is only a single an-
nual generation in the North, but two
or more in the .South. The insect secretes
an enormous amount of hone.y-dew, and
is very attractive to bees, wasps and
other honey-loving insects. A smut fun-
gus naturally follows the secretion of so
much honey-dew, and a tulip tree or
magnolia abundantl.v infested with this
scale soon becomes very nasty in appear-
ance. The scale has several insect ene-
mies which are important in the South,
but not in the North. Since, however, it
has a reasonably constant hatching
period, It is not difficult to destroy it by
pruning the trees back in the Winter and
spr.aying them in August (the iiatchiug
time) with a dilute kerosene soap emul-
sion. A strong Winter application of
whale-oil soap or kerosene emulsion, or
kerosene and water, should also be effica-
cious in the North, as the insects hiber-
nate iu the partially grown condition
and without a protecting scale. It is, I
believe, the largest of our native scale
insects. L. O. Howard,

Government Entomologist.

(138) A Col d Storage House- Please
state how to build a storage house for
bay trees, buxus. hydrangeas, etc., to
keep out the frost (without artiflcial
heat, if possible) and about probable cost
of such a house— 60 by 30 feet and 18 feet
high. — Westchester.

—The Hon. N. H. Albaugh. of Tadmor,
Ohio, gave the following advice regarding
the construction of snch a house as you
mention to the nurserymen at their an-
nual meeting, held in Chicago, .June 14
and 1.^ last. The cost of a house of the
dititensions given by .vou can be based on
Mr. Albaugh's figures, according to the
price of material in your locality :

From my experience and the experience
of others, I would never dig intf) the
ground to make a storage room below
the surface. I would not do it torseveral

reasons. One is that there is so much
dampness collecting there; and the second
is that it is harderto put yourstock into
snch a house as that, l>y going down
steps, and harder to get it out in the
.Spring. Anothei'reason is^that you can-
not, by any manner of means, drive a
full load into such a building as tluit.
The buildingsthat I have constructed for
.^tt)rage houses are erected something
iifter this plan: The house is 30 by. 100
feet in size. Before we put up the V.all
we haul fine gravel and fill up where we
intend to erect the building, to the depth
of about a foot of gravel. Thati.-i for the
purpose of always keeping it dry and of
liaving a " iieeling" placefbr stock in the
Fall that has to be obtained and kept on
hand ready for the busy packing season.
We built the wall of stone for several feet
and jiut Ihe buililing on top of that — a
frame Ituilding with sidings six inches
tliick.with a paper liningundertheoutside
( matched, tongued and grooved boards),
leave a six-inch open air space, then an-
otlier lining of building paper on the in-
side of that, and then hoards. We used
half-inch boards — inch ripped in two with
the machine, and put them ou the inside.
Those were nottonguedandgrooved,but
maile sufificient protection. In the roof,
after the lath w'as up, we covered it with
l)uilding paper, then put the shingles ou
top. The doors were lined with paper in
the same wa.v, making them double, like
the walls. A numberof ycarsago I built
a storage house in which I lined the inside
between the sidings with sawdust, filled
it up and stamped it down. That was a
wonderfully great mistake. Don't any
of youever dothat. The sawdustsettles
down; it does not answer .your purijo.se
at all except to rot .your frame stuff and
is of no earthl.v account. The paper is a
great, great deal better.

.M.v storage room stands lengthwise
east and west and has five large sk.ylight
windows on the south side so as to give
light and air, as the sashes are hinged at
the upper end, the lower end can be
raised several inches when necessar.v, but
hooked down tight in cold and storm.v
weather.

A building of the size mentioned, .'to b\-
100 feet, in the Miami \',illrv, cdsts ;ihuu'l
.fOOO built on top of the ground (or .|r>
per running foot).

Standard Varieties nearly sold out.

See Escbange of July 22d for Novelties.

H.WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md.

Mfnltnn th*> IHnrtBtd" 'E'XohsnB'f* when 'wrltln*.

SOLID OXJT.

Field Plants in quantity ready in Sept.
Write for prices and varieties.

JOS. RENARD, Unionville, Chester Co., Pa.

Mention the FlorlBts' Exchange when writing.

SURPLUS CIRNIIIONS.

Field-grown, healthy plants. 1.500 P HiLi,
811) Daybreak, 800 Tridmph, 600 Jubilee,
160 Armazindy, 200 W. Ulodd, 20U Scott,

•5.00 per 100. Cash with order.

W. SABRANSKY. • Kenton, Ohio.

Mention the FTorletB' Hiichange when writing.

Chrysanthemums

For Late Plantlner,

Very fine stock of recent propagation. Leading
standard Borta Including some of the newer varieties
Ji:.50alOO; fao.OOalOOO. 250 at lOIW rates. Our selection.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich.

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a^n CARNATOINS

Best Xe-fv and ....
tttandardi Varieties

Write for Catalogue and prices.

W. p. PEACOCK, - ATCO, N. J.

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NOrCHARGE FOR THE ADVICE

WHEN HOUSING CARNATIONS AND ROSES

Kemember to apply Jr"Cjgife*T*'k "M "TS as a preventive against
RUST ON CARNATIONS and MILDEW ON ROSES.

The use of FOS'TITE (containing sulphate of copper) is not an experiment; it is reirularly
app hed hv leading florists during a number of years. Price, per li lbs.. 60 cts. ; 25 lbs., $2.00;
6U lbs., $.),60; lOU lbs., $8.50; 2;i0 lbs., $8.76. Put up tor dealers, 24 2-lb. packages for $4.C0,
retails tor 26 cts. i- o * .

Fostlte 18 best applied byJOOSXEPi'S MAGAZIISE BEI.I.O'WS, pronounced
the twst tor applying all kinds i.t Plant Powders. Price, lor the Greenhouse, $3.60; for the
Form, $1.00. Send for Trade Price List.

C. H. JOOSTEN, 85 Dey St., New York.

Importer ol Bulbs, Plants and Van Namen's Excelsior Cabbage Seeds.
Mention the Florlata' Exchange when wrltlDg.

HOW TO GROW CHRYSANTHEMUMS

82 pages, well illustrated. A practical compilation of matter contributed by many of the
leading experts of the day. By far the best work on this subject ever written. It contains
instructions tor each month in the year, also chapters on Training, Diseases, Seed Saving, etc.

Published by AMERICAN QARDENINQ, 133 Liberty Street, New York.

Mgntinn thp yiorf.tp' TCTchamr* wh.n writing.

MAI?r)V DII\IVQ ^^'' Majesty, Souv. de Sale, Gertrude, Laura
rir^rvi^l l^ll«IV« -Wilmer, 23^ inch pots, $4.00 per 100.

l#|/^| ETC Marie Louise, Swanley Wliite, Schoenbrun, Russian,
■ ' ^^ ^ ^ ■ ^ 13.00 per 100; 2>^ inch plants.

THE COIXARD & J09IES COMPANY, ^West GroTe, Pa.

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SeeilliD!! GaroailoD Plants

Now too large to mail ; extras added to
cover expressage. Price $4 00 per 100.
Two sample plants by mall for 10 cents.
Try for the 850.00 Prize.

tmerican Ross Company, Washington, D. C.

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CARNATIONS

Scott, Hftybreak, McGowixn. NIvea, .lahn'a S''arlet.
strong field-grown plants, ready September 1. Orders
booked now.

VIOLETS.

PrlncGBS of Wales. California, Campbell, Swanley
While. Stronp fleUl-grown plants. Prices on applica-
tlon. CftPli with order.

ALBERT H. BROWN, Westboro, Mass.

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25,000 FIELD-CROWN

CARNATIONS

The Finest we ever had.

READY AUGUST Ist.

H. F. LITTLEFIELD, Worcester, Mass.

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10

FINE HEALTHY ...
CARNATION PLANTS

McGowan and Scott, at $5.00
per lUO; $16 00 per 1000.
Do not look at the prices but come and see
the plants, they are line.

J 8 I ItflPUTCI Ciitherlne Street,

, a U. nAuniCL, Jamaica, l.i., n. v.
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FIELD-GROWN

CARNATION PLANTS

PORTIA, McGOWAN and SCOTT

Extra, $4.50 per 100 ; $40.00 per 1000.
let qnallty,|;3.50 per 100; *80.00 per 1000.

DAYBREAK and PINGREE

Extra quality, ?."i.00 per 100; ?43 per 1000.
Terms, Strictly Cash.

THE BOOL FLORAL CO.,

ITHACA, N. Y.

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FIELD-GROWN m

Carnation Plants 5

Now Reaiiy. Send for Price List.

M wn. MURPHY.

!! station F. CINCINNATI, OHIO.

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OUR NEW CARNATION

GOV. GRIGGS

Field-grown fine stock, the best light
pink, always in bloom, Jin.OO per ]I0.
Scott and Victor, $5.0U per 100.

Amaryllis AnlicaPlatypetela

Extra lar^re. $3.C0 per doz.

JOSEPH TOWELL, Paterson, N. J.

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'SS"S«PPflBT

Finest Carnation Support
on the market.

Testimonials from the
largest carnation grow-
erain the country. Send
in your order now for
August and September
delivery.

18 in. size, $3.50 per 100;
$30 per lOOU. 34 in. size,
$4.(10 per 100 ; $35 per 1000.

Liberal discounts made
on large orders.

Cash with order from
unknown parties.

Write to

JAMES HORAN i SON,

BRIDGEPORT, CONN.
Mention tb« FloiHatu' gxchangg whMi wrltlnc.

FIELD=QROWN

September Delivery and Later.

We have a very large stock including
G. H. Crane, Maceo, Glacier and Mrs.
Jas. Dean, in good healthy condition.

Send for Price I^iat.

F. DORNER & SONS CO.,

LA FAYETTE, IND.

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814

The Plorists* Exchp5nge.

UEW 70RII

1300!

The Empire City Extends a Warm Welcome to the Society of American Florists.

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS

Fifteenth Annual Convention
and Trade Exhibition at . . .

HARMONIE HALL, DETROIT, MICH.,

AUGUST 15, 16, 17, 18, 1899.

THE DELEGATIONS.

From New York.

About forty people left here Mouilay to
attend the Convention. Most of them
met at Cleary's store and it was a riglit
merry crowd indeed that made up the
delegation. There was such an accumu-
lation of grips that an express wagon
was pressed into service to haul them to
the ferry. Two members of the party,
mindfuTof the value of the baggage, took
seats beside the driver to insure its reach-
ing the right destination.

Flatbush was well represented, five
going from that suburb, two of whom
decided to go at almost the last minute.
A few unfortunate ones who, through
unavoidable circumstances could not go,
went across the ferry and watched the
departure. The weather was all that
could be asked; a clear, cool day.

The following is a list of those who
went by the Black Diamond Express, a
few went by other routes;

.J. Begbie, A. T. Boddington, O. Boehler,
A. S. Burns, H. Dailledouze, P. Daille-
douze, A. T. De La Mare, James Dean, J.
G. Esler, S. Henshaw, H. M. Krause,
Kretchmar Brothers and their wives, W.
C. Krick, J. E. Lager, A. H. Langjahr, R.
Leach, E. Leulv, Chas. A. Marc, J. N.
May, M. McCutchiuson, D. Y. MeUis, P.
O'Mara, W. Plumb, L. Schmutz, W. H.
Siebrechtand son, W. Taplin, F. Traendly,
A. Wallace, C. W. Ward, J. W. Withers, D.
Wollmer, A. Zeller.

Promptly at noon on Monday, Aug.
14, the Black Diamond Express ot the
Lehigh Valley Railroad steamed out of
the depot with the largest contingent In
some years to the National Society's
meeting; leaving under the fairest aus-
pices of sky and temperature, they were
favored, from start to finish of journey,
with as pleasant a trip as mortals could
desire. And they did enjoy it.

After a two hours' run, Bethlehem
Junction was reached, and the dele-
gates from the city of Penn met and
welcomed. The union was most fra-
ternal— it always is. except when the
champions ot the respective cities meet
on the bowling arena — and hence on to
Buffalo the hours quickly wiled away
in pleasant social communion and tht
enjoyment ot the ever new and won-
derful scenery provided by the Lehigh
Valley route, most especially so from
Glen Summit to Wilkesbarre: at one
time the eye resting on an immense
stretch of mountain chains and rugged
valleys, at another on towns, villages
and hamlets stretching for miles away
in the heart ot a wide valley at one's
very feet.

Mr. John N. May and Mr. Patrick
O'Mara. of the New York Florists' Club,
and Mr. John Westcott, of the Phila-
delphia Florists' Club, were indefati-
gable in their attention to pi'oviding for
the wants of the excursionists, the pro-
verbial good cheer of the Philadel-
phians being as marked a feature as
ever.

At Buffalo the Philadelphia party

left us for the Wabash route, and the
New York party transferred themselves
to the Grand Trunk cars. This Tues-
day morning the New Yorkers were
questioning each other closely as to
what happened to them at Suspension
Bridge, for at this point, and for an
hour or more, there seemed to be one
part of the train bent on returning
home, the other on going forward. Evi-
dently the Detroit end prevailed, as.
after the struggle was over, those of
the party still awake found themselves,
crossing Suspension Bridge westbound.
The arrival at Detroit was a little
late, but in good time for the opening of
the convention. The weather through-
out Tuesday continued clear, cool and
charming. This city is in gala dress
for the various conventions being held
here througliout the season, and "Wel-
come S. A. F." is to be seen in flower
and electrical designs with pleasing fre-
quency.

From Chlcag-o.

The Chicago contingent, numbering
about sixty-eight in all, left in good time
and spirits, via the Wabash with the
following members of the Chicago Club
and their invited guests. (Juite a num-
ber of regular Chicago men left before
to attend to exhibits and some not un-
til later trains. It is safe to estimate
our total from Chicago atsevent.y, either
home men, or those who made the city.
Among the party were the following:

James Wilson, Edgar Sanders, W. Er-
ringer, P.Reinberg, J.C.Vaughan.Charles
Swigart, E. C. Pruner, E. S. Winterson,
J. V. Marrion, W. N. Kudd, M. Barker,
W. Kreitling, wife and Miss McDonald;

E. E. Piesor. C. M. Dickinson, P. J.
HauBwirth, E. Wienhoeber, E. Buettner,
James Hartshorn, Mrs. G. Gherke, Miss
Wieland, G. L. Grant, wifeand daughter;
Albert Fuchs, P. Wieland, all of Chicago.
J. A. Kraemer, Cedar Kapids, Iowa; J.
T. D. Fulmer and daughter, Des Moines,
la.; J. F. Wilcox, Council Bluffs, la.; J.

F. Marshal, Des Moines, la.; Geo. Kranz,
Muscatine, la.; J.C.Rennison, Sioux Cit.y,
la.; J. T. 'Temple, Davenport, la.; Fred.
Busch, Minneapolis, Minn.; Frank Berry,
Stillwater, Minn.; John W^under, Winona,
Minn.; AugustSwanson, wifeanddaugh-
ther; E. F. Lempke and wife, St. Paul,
Minn.; J. J. Hess, Omaha; P. B. Floth,
J. H. Wilkinson, Omaha; S. H. Hen-
derson and Geo. Swoboda and wife,
Omaha. Neb.; L. C. Chapin, Lincoln,
Neb. Wisconsin: N. Hunkel, W. A. Ken-
nedy, N. Zweefel, A. Klokner, C. B.
Whitnall, Milwaukee. Otto Sylvester,
Oconomowoc. E. Hentze, Fond du Lac.
Fred. J. King, wife and daughter, Ot-
tawa, Illinois; G. M. Kellogg and wife.
Pleasant Hills, Mo., A. Newell and wife,
Kansas City, Mo.; Nathan .Smith, Ad-
rian, Mich.

From Cincinnati.

About ten or twelve delegates left here
to attend the convention. Our visitors
on the way to Detroit were L. E. Hetz,
Madison. Ind.; Miss White, of Anderson
& White, Lexington, Ky.

From St. Louis.

The Convention party, consisting of a
total of 31, left promptly Monday morn-
ing. Henry Ostertag, George Waldbart
and Mrs. J.J. Beneke were added to listof
delegates printed last week. The day
was cool and pleasant; nothing to mar
the pleasure of the ride.

OPENING SESSION.

TtESDAY MOKNING, AUGUST 15.

It is very many years ago, indeed,
that were seen in attendance at the
opening session of the society so many
bona fide members thereof— probably
not since the meeting at Washington.
This is indeed an old-time convention,
graced by the presence of delegates
from all over the Union and from Can-
ada. Detroit's central location had
much to do with this, and so did the
prevailing good times. Florists have a
little money to spend, and where could
a better investmept be made than in
taking the present opportunity to meet
and greet old friends, note the progress
of the age as shown in the trade ex-
hibit— also the best in yeai's — and par-
take of the recreation tor the body and
instruction for the mind here so amply
provided?

Harmonie Hall, faced with a tri-
umphal arch, gay with bunting, bril-
liant with flowers and dazzling as to
electric light effects, was packed to re-
pletion when, well beyond the hour set
for the opening, Philip Breitmeyer,
Vice-President ot the S. A. F., and
President of the Detroit Florists' Club,
introduced His Honor Wm. C. May-
bury. Mayor of this city, a pleasant
faced and healthy looking gentleman,
fresh from his summer vacation, and to
whose kindly words of welcome and the
real sincerity thereof the large audience
listened with great attention.

Address of Welcome.

In his opening remarks the Mayor re-
ferred to the fact that he had just re-
turned from an outing up northward,
but he felt that no one need go far from
Detroit in the summer time for pleas-
ure, because in that beautiful city there
was that which contributed to the ra-
tional pleasure of every one. He was
glad to see the florists, and to utter a
word of cordial welcome to them. He
hoped they would remain in Detroit and
"live in the odor of our most generous
hospitality while here." Continuing, his
Honor said: "In extending this welcome
to you I inight possibly refer to the
times we have here in Detroit. We
have good times and hard times; we
have railroad times and some other
times. There is one time, however, you
want to have and that is a real good
time. (Applause.) That is a time
which the hands of the clock do not
govern; you control it; you cannot
make that time too good for your-
selves to be too good for us; and we
will be close by to help you make it a
royal good time.

"Perhaps I might voice this welcome
very much as I would voice the wel-
come that comes with the Springtime.
Our Winters are long here: the snow
and the ice linger long, almost until
the May day, at times, and the first
precursors of the coming Summer ap-
pear in the form of little, unpretentious
flowers. The passer-by will scarcely no-

tice them; but, thinking of the Summer,
he is watching for the evidence of its
arrival; and here and there, coming al-
most in a night, from a source that no
man discovers, is the little modest
daisy. It seems to peep out from the
decaying snow, and to say, 'Am I wel-
come?' And the hearts of those who
have suffered through the Winter with
its cares and anxieties look at the little
flower and say: 'Yes, you are very,
very welcome.' As that flower is to the
promising Summer, so is your coming
to us; and as you look into our faces
and ask the question, 'Are we wel-
come?' I respond, just as he who
watches the rose in its coming, and say,
'Yes. you are very, very welcome.'
You are welcome, also, for the purpose
for which you come. It is peculiar to
these times that people who have a
secret, whether it be tlie propagating of
a rose or a vine, or a secret in art, that
they do not wrap it in their hearts, as
they used to do in olden times, and
say, "This is mine; I shall keep this
secret and carry it with me and make
merchandise of it.' The world is not
content to allow any man who has a
secret to keep it for himself. He must
recognize in himself a trustee for the
Almighty. If the secret of his busi-
ness be to make a flower large or add
to its perfume, he has no right to keep
it, and he is here to-day for the pur-
pose of giving it to his fellows.

"We read of the lost arts. We believe
that the world has from time to time
come to a higher tide of art, and sud-
denly seemed to recede again. That
was wholly due to the fact that men
were selfish in those days." The Mayor
then went on to give examples of their
selfishness in the physician who died,
his secret with him; the old workers
in iron, the descendants of Vulcan and
Tubal-Cain, who tempered that iron,
making it strong and pliable, and con-
verting it into Damascus blades, adding
that Bessemer was not robbed of his
Just reward, although he had given to
the world his art of annealing and
making steel pliable. The time never
was, as it is now, when people come to-
gether to exchange the best that is in
art, and they seem delighted in spread-
ing the best they have, so that the
world everywhere shall have the benefit
of it, and that is a peculiarity ot the
age in which we live — "the best age, in
my judgment, the world has ever seen."
(Loud applause.) The speaker then
referred to the void that would be ex-
perienced in the world were it deprived
of flowers and their loveliness. "In a
country where there are no flowers
there is no human voice." And there
seemed to be a magic in drawing from
the most barren places the perfume of
the rose.

Speaking again of Detroit, the Mayor
said that on the 24th of July, 1901. the
city would celebrate its 200th anniver-
sary. He pictured in glowing language
history's recital of the landing of the
early voyagers. "On an evening of de-
lightful beauty, the sun had sunk in
the west in a sky that was cloudless.
They landed, and when the birds had
ceased their singing and folded their
wings to rest, these early settlers erect-
ed a rude altar and there the sweet
sounds of the evening vespers arose, in-
toned by the voices of the voyagers and
the attending priests, I sometimes
think, when I look at the city, and note
its freedom from fire, flood and disease,
and other things that afflict its neigh-
bors, that the consecration of that
beautiful evening was one of devotion j
and recognition of God, and the bless-
ing that has come down to us even to
this day. We hved for nearly a cen-
tury under the French flag — a French i
regime, when the language spoken was
wholly French. We passed then to al-
legiance to the British flag, and now for

AuEUSt 19, 1899.

The Rlorists' Exghttnce.

bl5

one hundred years we have been living,
and we hope to live forever, under the
Stars and Stripes. (Applause, loud and
continued.)

The spealcer then dilated upon the
beauties of Belle Isle Park, "a place
which even the savages would not dese-
crate by shedding there a drop of hu-
man blood." He then paid a high trib-
ute to Detroit as a city of homes, where
could be seen everywhere evidences
that those who occupy the palace and
the cottage alike are owners; and fin-
ished his admirable address by again
extending a cordial welcome, and a
parting admonition to "pay attention
to no other time except a good time,"
sallies which were received with merri-
ment and tremendous applause.

Response.

The response to the Mayor's address
of welcome was made by Robert Craig
in a characteristic speech. He thought
the solution of the cordiality which was
extended to the florists on the occasion
of every annual visit was to be found
in the fact that flowers were the com-
mon platform that brought them to-
gether. Men may differ on religious,
political and financial questions, but
whenever they come to the contempla-
tion of the beautiful as it is in the fioral
kingdom they stood on a common plat-
form of admiration and sympathy. "I
am afraid," said the speaker, "that we
who follow floriculture as a calling to
support ourselves and families, very
often lose sight of much of the beauti-
ful sentiment that is connected with
our business." Mr. Craig then referred
to the benefits of the society's annual
meetings to the trade generally; and
in a jocular but incisive manner
touched upon the danger the society
was running in giving too much heed
to those friends who were wrapt up in
athletics, such being very apt to de-
stroy the meetings, unless in some way
a bridle was put upon the gentlemen's
enthusiasm, which was never worse at
Yale, Harvard or Princeton than the
florists have got it just now. (Applause
and laughter.) He assured His Honor,
the Mayor, and the citizens of Deti-oit,
that the florists appreciated the evi-
dences of kindly attention seen on
every hand, and the cordial words of
welcome just listened to.

Presidents Address.

Ladies and Gentlemen of the Society
of American Florists and Ornamental
Horticulturists: Fifteen years ago,
with mingled hopes and doubts and
fears, assembled together the first con-
vention of the florists of America — the
first convention of the Society of Amer-
ican Florists.

Thirteen times in the intervening
years have we met together for the
same purpose. Men who were young,
as we accept the word, at the time of
this first convention have now reached
middle age. Men in the mature vigor
of their fourth decade now feel old age
creeping upon them. Annually new
faces have appeared among us, and an-
nually have old and honored members
stepped from the ranks to assemble
with us in this world never again.

This mysterious, this incomprehensi-
l)le thing we call life and growth, this
never-ending removal and replacing of
parts, has been at work with us all
these years, and we are met here to-
day, in our flfteenth annual conven-
tion, the same, and yet not the same,
as at our first.

This society stands to-day for these
three things:

To discourage and stamp out from
our profession and practice that which
is bad.

To commend and retain that which la
good.

To point out and obtain that which Is
lacking.

These are what it was organized for;
they are what it has steadfastly stood
for during all the years of its existence;
they are what it stands for to-day, and
I devoutly believe it will so continue
long after you and I and all of us have
passed from the stage, and its work is
done and its course guided by other
hands and other heads.

The year passed has been notable as
one of great prosperity generally. The
florist, both grower and merchant, has
had his fair share of this increase in
the general volume of business, and
unless all signs fail the Society of

American Florists, at this meeting, is
to largely recover, financially, what it
has lost during the hard times and by
reason of holding a convention at a
place i-emote from its centre of mem-
bership. As a missionary movement,
and as a compliment to its members In
the West, the meeting at Omaha was
desirable; but, as was foreseen by
many, the result was a serious finan-
cial loss.

At the present time, perhaps, nine,
tenths or more of our members are lo-
cated betw'een Boston and Chicago and
north of Washington, the centre of
membership being, probably, in Penn-
sylvania. The financial welfare of the
society and a due consideration for the
greatest good to the greatest num-
ber, should prevent frequent meet-
ings outside this territory until the
Western and Southern membership
is increased. The horticultural sun
has ahvays been in the East, but it
is already high in the heavens and is
traveling toward the meridian. We may
expect to see the time when the meet-
ings can be held as frequently in the
West and South, as in the Eastern cities.
During the current year has occurred
the discontinuance of the Florists' Mu-
tual Fire Insurance Company. After
every effort on the part of the able men
having the association in charge, tht
general apathy of the trade has com-
pelled them to give up the struggle.

The birth, or rennaissance, of the
Rose Society is a matter of interest to
us all. We wish it godspeed — May it
do as much for the rose as its sister so-
ciety has done tor the carnation.

The continually increasing demand
for plants has been noticeable, espe-
cially for flowering plants. While no
doubt a part of this demand is due to
the high price of cut flowers at the
holiday season and Easter, there is no
question but what the growth in that
dii'ection is far beyond what could oc-
cui' from so small a cause.

Enormous quantities of the Boston
fern have been produced and sold. The
plant is altogether lacking in the state-
liness and grace which characterizes
the palm and the delicate beauty ot
form and color shown by many of our
greenhouse plants, yet every point of
its ragged fronds speaks strength and
bility to unfavorable conditions, and its
vigor. Its strong growth and adapta-
comparative cheapness, withal, have
assured its retaining the place in pop-
ular favor w'hich it so riuickly gained.
The year's list of new plants intro-
duced in this country is not especially
large, and apparently contains nothing
of strikingly unusual merit. In the
early part of the year we followed with
amused admiration the Boston Exposi-
tion of how to advertise and sell a new
carnation.

A decided tendency exists in outdoor
planting to use less of the highly col-
ored flow'ering and foliage bedding
plants, substituting massed effects of
perennials and shrubbery, especially
the native forms. It is quite likely that
the planting at the Columbian Exposi-
tion, so much discussed at the time, is
largely responsible for this movement,
and as many of the leading parks and
cemeteries are working on this line it is
well for the florist to take heed.

Many railroads are giving special at-
tention to the care and adornment ot
their station grounds with flowers. Tliis
practice is rapidly extending, and not
only as creating another market, but
more especially as placing well-de-
signed and well-cared-for plantations,
most prominently before the public, is
in future to have a marked effect.

The matter of sub-irrigation in the
greenhouse is worthy of careful inves-
tigation.

The present growth in floriculture in
the West and far West is phenomenal.
The number of glass structures being
erected this year is unprecedented, not-
^^'lthstanding the seemingly prohibitive
prices of material. The tendency in the
East seems to be more in the line of
rebuilding, modernizing and increasing
the quantity and quality of product
from a given space rather than enlarg-
ing that space.

Present conditions may render profit-
able these enormous ranges of cheaply
built, poorly equipped houses, supplied
with insufflcient and unskilled labor,
but the future has sad lessons of ex-
perience in store for their owners.

We are not, as a class, receiving from
the experiment stations — institutions
established and conducted with public
funds, and for the public good — those
benefits to which we are entitled. For

this state of affairs no one is to blame
but ourselves. We have neglected to
make our wants known in an intelli-
gent manner, and have not accepted
gracefully what little work has been
done in our behalf. |

In the press and at our meetings fre-
quent complaint has been made of the
lack of variety in flower stores. It has
been well characterized as "That ever- i
lasting sameness." Many an old-fash- I
ioned fiower could be grown and sold
to-day to the profit of both grower and i
retailer as well as the satisfaction of
the customer.

The increase in the number of side^
walk flower sellers and the vast quan-
tities of stock disposed ot by them, has
been a perennial source ot argument
between different branches of the trade.
This class of dealers is a boon to the
wholesale houses and to the growers
by making a market tor otherwise un-
salable stock. With the exception of an
exceedingly small percentage, their
trade is wholly with those who do not
patronize the flower stores, and it is an
open question whether they do not cre-
ate flower lovers and flower buyers
enough to amply repay the legitimate
retailer for such few customers as they
attract from him.

The list ot new plant names regis-
tered will be ot little value unless it is
full and complete. The present feu
would seem much too high. The ques-
tion of carnation registry, also that ot
the chrysanthemum, rose and dahlia, re-
quires attention. I would suggest that
this society consult with all the auxil-
iary societies having in charge special
flowers, with a view', first, to establish
a uniform registry fee to be charged by
each; second, for this society to recog-
nize and register free all names prop~
erly registered before the auxiliary so
cieties, they in turn to accord the samo
courtesy to names in their special line
registered with our secretary.

In conclusion let me say a word tor
that much-abused body, the Executive
Committee. The men composing this
committee are, almost without excep-
tion, in charge ot large established in-
terests. Their time is money, and the
giving up of a week to the business of
this society is a distinct financial loss
to each and every one of them, and
each one of them is annually put to an
additional actual expense, generally
greater than that necessary to secure
life membership in the Society of
American Florists. For earnest, intel-
ligent and conscientious hard work I
commend the Executive Committee to
you.

The President's address was followed
by Secretary William J. Stewart's re-
port.

Secretary's Report.

lu reporting: a (iecrease ot niember.-^liiii
for IS'.IH of about 17 percent, from the
previous year, I desire to sa.v tliat thi.s
condition, under the peculiar circum-
stances of last year, does not indicate
any weakness hi our organization, but
should rather be regarded as an evidence
of vitnllt.v because the loss was not
greater. The results of the present .^ ear,
will, I believe, show that this reductkui
in our membership was only temporary,
while tJM-record of what weacconii)lished
In is'.is, the broadeninjii; of our lines and
the systi'inatizHig of our work, afford
good evidence that the .Society has now
reached that stage where the size of the
attendanceat its conventions isuolonger
the only test of its strength.

I have to report the full paid-up mem-
bership for ISilS as 4;!4, inclusive of 19
life members. The new names added dur-
ing this year numbered .">(■>, of which one
each wri'e frojii ^■irginia. New Jerse.v,
Michigan, (ieorgi.-i .ind W.'ishington; two
each from .South liakota and Wisconsin;
three each from New York, District of
Columbin and Kan.sas; six each from Illi-
nois and Minnesota; eight each from
Missouri and Iowa, and ten from Ne-
braska.

The loss of 144 members who had been
in good standing in 1897 was due solel.v
to the indifference resultant from the
holding of our annual meeting in a local-
ity so ri'mote from those centers whence
our sti-oiigcst support in membership has
been iieretofore derived, and our return
to these more thickly populated com-
munities will, in time, without doubt,
bring many of them back into line, while
our new activities such as co-operative
purcha.se and jilant registration are al-
ready beginning to secure us new accre-
tions that are likely to be influential and
permanent, reganlless of where our an-
nual meetings may convene. There is
also an increased prominence in the trade

exhibition feature of our conventions and
we shall make no mistake if we give our
best thought to the further devi.'lopnient
of this department, which should even-
tually become ho inipfirlaiit that no en-
terprising florist will think of missing it,
and alsototherea.sonableencouragement
of the recreative features which aie so
dear to the heart of many ot our best
members.

The printed transactions of the Society
for 1S98 contains all the epeeches and
essays, thev.ihialile clisciissionsand other
business of the ,ses,-ii(ins;i( (hiialia,in full,
reports of tliesii[>c'rintendantof the trade
exhibition, the judges and various inii)or-
tantcommittees, the medal awards, a list
of plant introductions for the year, the
story ol how genercnisly our Omaha
brethren entertained us, the membership
list by States and alphabetically, to-
gether with the transaction of the auxil-
iary societies. It records the inaugura-
tion of the new departments of plant
registration, co-operative purchase, leg-
islation, arbitration and claims adjust-
ment, all of which have been in operation
during the year and will be reported on
atthis session by the proper committees.

The list of new plants registered at the
secretary's office upto date is as follows:

July 12, 1896— By the Conard & Jones Co., rose.
Miss Clara Barton, and caunas. Admiral Schley
and General Sluifter.

October 29, 1808— By Robert Sandiford, pelar-
fronlums, SKDdifordV Surprise, Sandiford's
Wonder and Sandiford's Best

Novemlier 10— By John H. Taylor, rose,
Admiral Dewey.

November27—By John Cook, rose, Baltimore.

December 3(:— By Alex. MacLellan, chrysan-
themum, Keiijna.

January 3— By .M. H. Walsh, rose, Lillian
Nordica.

January 19— By HoCfmciiter Floral Co., rose,
Maid of Honor.

Januaay 2.5— By Freeman & Fletcher, violet,
Columbia.

January 27— By C. Eisele. carnations, Nep-
tune, Mercury. Venus, Jupiter. Urflnua, Rising
Sun, Saturn, Vulcan, Vesuvius, E^tella and
Minerva.

February 1— By J. C. Vaughan, cannas. Red
Indian, Mandnrin and Vietcry.

FebruHry 25— By Good & Reese Co., rose,
Frances 15 Willard.

February 27 — By H. Eicbholz, geranium.
America

March 27— By Ernst G. Asmus, rose, Liberty.

April 6— By American Itose Co., rose. Ivory.

May 3(]— By W. A. Manda, Cypripedium In-
signe, Mrs. Geo. B. Wilson.

June 15— By A. HerriDgton, Hemerocallis,
Florham.

July 25— By w. A. Manda, Dendroblum
nobile, Mrs. Geo. B. Wilson.

The names Miss Clara Harton and Ad-
miral Dewey, as applied to roses, were
given each to the productions of two dif-
ferent flrms and it is a pleasure to report
that in each case deference was given to
the parties having registered the name
with the Society of American Florists and
their rigbt to theexclusive use of the title
in question honorably acknowledged by
the claimants who had failed to register.
The executive meeting in this cit.v last
March was attended by iill the members
but one. An inlinit.y of questions con-
cerning the Society's welfare was taken
up. A synopsis of the committee's delib-
erations was given in the trade journals
at the time and the program of this con-
vention, as now before you, is also based
on action taken at that meeting. The
matter of theguarantees niaile by certain
members against financial loss to the So-
ciety by reason of the visit to Omaha
was considered and it was decided that
the guarantors should he permitted to
fulfill the obligations the.v had assumed,
whereupon Sir. Kellogg, who was pres-
ent, at once paid over the sum promised
by him and the committee voted that in
recognition thereof Mr. Kellogg be con-
stituted a life member.

Upon notification by the secretary, two
other guarantors, Messrs. Benj. Ham-
mond and H. A. .Seibrecht, remitted the
amount respectively subscribed by them,
thus leaving onl.v one guarantor yet to
settle. The secretary hopes that the gen-
erosity of these gentlemen will be recog-
nized as in the case of Mr. Kellogg by a
vote of the Society making them life
members.

The losses by death of members during
the year since our last meeting have been
as follows:

Robert Christie, of Newport, died on
January 7, 1S99; J. Kadletz, Dongan

I Hills, Staten Island, April 11, 1899;
Julius Koenig, St. Louis, April 22. 1899;

j E. H. Hunt, Chicago, July 2"., 1899.

I It is a pleasure to report that this So-
ciety is especially indebted this year to

j the various railroad transportation cora-

I mittees and to the individual representa-

I lives of man.v of the roads <'Overing the
territory frf)ni Maine to the Rocky Moun-

I tains, for generous concessions and other
evidences of kindly intciest.
The communications to be presented

816

The F=i-orists' Exchange.

later show that our Society has a repu-
tation lioth wide and good, and that a
visit by the S. A. F. is universally regarded
as a liigh honor to the community.

In conclusion, your secretary takes this
opportunity to thank the officers and
members for the continued kind forbear-
ance, willing assistance and friendly en-
couragement so cordially extended
throughout the year now closed.

The reading of the Treasurer's report
was deferred until to-morrow.

Committee on Nomenclature.

The Committee on Nomenclature re-
ported that no matters had come be-
fore them tor adjustment during the
past year.

Committee on Purchase.

E. M. Wood, for the Committee on
Purchase, then read a very lengthy re-
port, giving in detail the work accom-
plished by this department, and point-
ing out that several members had ef-
fected a considerable saving by making
their purchases through the depart-
ment, of which the following is an ab-
stract:

Mr. M. H. Walsh, of Wood's HoU,
Mass., writes that the saving to him
was $27 on sixty boxes of glass, $3.25 on
200 pounds of putty, $15.50 on 350 pounds
of lead, $24 on 600 feet of hose, $1.05 on
16 gallons of linseed oil, being a total
saving of $70.80. He says;

"I think the Co-operative Department
of Purchase a most important and val-
uable branch of the Society of Ameri-
can Florists and Ornamental Horticul-
turists. I hope its members will avail
• themselves of the benefits to be gained
by purchasing through your committee,
as the larger the amount purchased,
the lower the cost."

Mr. J. D. Imlay, Zanesville, Ohio,
writes: "I think I was very fortunate
in getting my glass through the Society
of American Florists' Department of
Purchase. I saved at least $1.80 per box
on sixty-two boxes of glass, making
about $110 saved, although the uncer-
tainty of getting it was exasperating.
I felt at one time as though I would not
get the glass at all, and should not have
built if I had to pay the price now
asked tor glass. I also want to thanR
you very, very much for your trouble
and assistance in the purchase."

Messrs. E. Hippard & Co., Youngs-
town, Ohio, write: "We will say that
we saved on our glass purchased
through your Purchasing Department
about 90 cents a box of 16x24 double X
glass, making a saving of $160.65 on
175 boxes."

Mr. Benj. Durfee, of American Rose
Society, Washington, D. C, writes: "As
I purchased only one-half ton of white
instead of the large order we anticipat-
ed purchasing, our profit or saving did
not figure largely. Had we carried out
the original design our saving would
have been large, on pipe, especially."

Mr. Wood continued: It is here shown
that the saving to those members who
availed themselves of the opportunity
to purchase their supplies through the
Co-operative Department of Purchase
has been large, and, as indicated in last
year's report of your committee, the
percentage of saving is much greater to
the small purchaser than to the larger
one, especially when the latter is loca-
ted in or near the larger cities.

In continuing this Department of
Purchase your committee would recom-
mend the following changes in its man-
agement: We believe there should be
a paid ofllcial to have charge of this de-
partment under the direction of a com-
mittee of three of the Executive Com-
mittee. He shall devote his entire time
to the business of this department, and
shall report once a month or once a
quarter to the committee of three hav-
ing charge. In this way its business
would be properly done, and with dis-
patch. He should be paid by a per-
centage upon the purchasing price,
which percentage should be added to
the distributing price.

The committee would also suggest
another form of running this depart-
ment, and we believe it to be the better
of the two: By organizing a corpora-
tion to be known as the Co-operative
Department of Purchase and Distribu-
tion of the Society of American Florists
and Ornamental Horticulturists, with
a capital at its organization of not less
than $12,000, the .society to have 51 per
cent, of its common stock and its mem-

bers the balance. Whenever there is
any increase of the capital the society
shall always retain 51 per cent, of the
common stock, allowing the members
to purchase the balance; no member to
have over one share. The profits of the
business to be divided in the following
manner: 50 per cent, to be paid to the
purchasers or customers: 51 per cent,
of the remaining 50 per cent, to the so-
ciety, and the balance (49 per cent.) to
holders of the common stock other than
the society.

Of course it will require capital to
start the business properly, to insure
its success, and if it cannot be obtained
immediately upon the common stock,
we would suggest that the more active
members of the society subscribe to a
sufficient amount at once to make up
the $12,000, for which they shall have is-
sued to them preferred stock drawing
interest at the rate of 6 per cent, per
annum, cumulative, the common stock-
holders reserving the right to cancel
the preferred stock at any time upon
the payment of principal and interest.
Thus, the common stockholders will
have not only the profit upon their
stock, but also a profit upon their pur-
chases, and at the same time enabling
them to buy at a less rate than else-
where on account of the large volume
of business which would come to the
department, and from the great ex-
pense saved in obtaining the business:
the business to be carried upon a cash
basis, either by prepayment of cash
when sending the order, or by cash
draft, with bill of lading attached,
drawn upon the purchaser: this depart-
ment to transact business not only with
the members of the society, but with
those who are not members; only mem-
bers of the society and the society it-
self holding common stock of the Co-
operative Department of Purchase shall
participate in the profits of their pur-
chases. An accounting of the business
shall be made at the end of every six
months, and the profits then declared
and paid.

We wish it understood that we have
discovered no new law or principle, and
only wish to urge the society in carry-
ing out what has already been attempt-
ed and found to be successful.

This department, when well estab-
lished, would obtain articles for its
members' consumption of the liest and
most durable kind. It would also be a
bureau of information that would di-
rect where to get the best and most im-
proved materials, which, in nearly all
cases, are the cheapest. Prom a money
point of view all these savings and
benefits would be great, which are not
easy to calculate, and which a separate
individual could not obtain except
through co-operation. The economies
of co-operative purchase would be
large, and in these economies wealth is
obtained. In furnishing 600 to 1.000 in-
dividuals their supplies 75 per cent, at
least of all the expense that is incurred
by the merchant in obtaining business
would here be saved. That of itsell
would amount to thousands of dollar;-,
besides furnishing a basis to enlarge
the scope and activities of the society.

Committee on Leg:islatlon.

Patrick O'Mara, of New York, re-
ported for this committee that the only
matter which had come before it was
that of delays at the Custom House at
New York. A full report of the work
of the committee had already appeared
in these columns. Mr. O'Mara stated
that the matter proposed by the com-
mittee to the Appraiser at the port of
New York, viz.. that he solicit from the
trade in advance the purchase price as
fixed by sellers and by catalogue men.
so that the gentleman could appraise
the value and make it known to the
importer in sufficient time to make the
proper entry, and so do away with the
cumbersome and very annoying meth-
od which prevailed, had been adopted
by the Appraiser, but as a result of an
investigation by a special committee of
agents appointed hy the government to
inquire into the conduct of affairs at
the Custom House, that committee had
nullified the action of the Appraiser.
As that committee had condemned the
practice of making an equalization of
values, the speaker believed that the
Appraiser would now be given more lee-
way in passing the invoices where some
buyers who purchase in larger quanti-
ties are able to get lower prices than
others. Mr. O'Mara believed that so
long as seeds, bulbs, nursery stock, etc.
remained on the dutiable list there

would always be more or less delay,
particularly at a port like New York.
The proper remedy, and the only un-
failing remedy, in his opinion, lay in
legislation by substituting specific du-
ties in place of ad valorem. He ex-
pressed the hope that when this legis-
lation was sought, combined and har-
monious action would be taken by the
florist and nursery trades.

Committee on Claims.

The chairman of this committee, H.
A. Siebrecht, of New York, reported
that the express companies had been
apprised of the appointment of this
committee by and under the authority
of the S. A. F., that several claims had
been adjusted and others were now in
the hands of the committee's attorney,
adding that the companies have used
more care and diligence in the handling
of florists' goods since this committee
was appointed. It was also asked that
the vacancy left by the resignation of
Mr. E. G. Hill be filled.

Invitations.

Letters inviting the society to hold
its next annual meetings were received
from several sources, among them Ni-
agara Falls in 1901, Saratoga in 1900,
the Greater American Exposition in
Omaha, who invited us to come again
(laughter), the Cleveland Business
Men's League, etc.

The Pan-American Exposition asked
the appointment of an advisory com-
mittee to confer with those in charge of
the Bureau of Horticulture at this Ex-
position, believing that such a commit-
tee would be of great use to the bu-
reau.

SECOND DAY.

WEIINESDAY MORNING, AUG. 15,

The hall was hardly so crowded this
morning, although a pretty large at-
tendance was present when the session
opened at 10.45.

Owing to lack of time, the reading
of reports of State Vice-presidents was
dispensed with. These reports will ap-
pear in the official proceedings.

Place of Meeting-.
NEW YORK IN 1900.

The selection of a place of meeting for
next year was taken up.

Mr. O'Mara, on behalf of the New
York Florists' Club made an able speech
in presenting the claims of the Empire
State for recognition. He was followed
by Mr. Dean, who earnestly supple-
mented Mr. O'Mara's remarks. Point-
ing out the beauties of the city parks,
its museums, libraries, etc. While he
could promise them all a good time, he
would also state that the practical work
of the convention would not be over-
looked. The reading of the letters of
Mayor Van Wyck and Governor Roose-
velt on behalf of the city and State of
New York, respectively, were received
with great applause. The Empire City
was then unanimously chosen as the
meeting place for 1900.

Nomination of Officers.

The nomination of officers resulted as
follows: For President. E. M. Wood
(made unanimous); for Vice-president.
F. R. Pierson. Tarrytown, N. Y. ; for
Secretary, William J. Stewart (unani-
mous) ; for Treasurer, John G. Esler,
and H. B. Beatty.

Pan-American Exposition.

William Scott, of Buffalo, explained
the progress making with this Exposi-
tion, and the interest being taken in it
generally. The President was empow-
ered to appoint a committee of five to
act as an advisory board of the society
to consult with and aid the Exposition
people in the development of its hor-
ticultural department.

Purchase Department's Work.

The discussion on this subject was
opened by J. D. Carmody, who, in a
felicitous speech, commented on the
consideration that he. as a manufac-
turer of boilers and hinges, had always
shown for the florists, whose plethoric

pocket books he would like to see larger
than those of any other class of people.
He would be willing to contribute his
little mite in making a big reduction,
giving to florists the lion's share of the
profits on his materials. It seemed to
him the committee had not been doing
its duty, as it had never approached
him. (Laughter.)

E. G. Hill suggested that the S. A. F.
consider the advisability of buying a
window glass plant, securing some
workers in glass and giving them 49 per
cent., the society to retain the remain-
ing 51, so as to relieve the members of
the enormous price now being paid for
glass. He had always been in favor of
protection, but he would no longer vote
for 140 per cent, tariff for the exclusive
benefit of the glass trust.

J. L. Dillon remarked that the florists
had also been pretty well plucked by
the potteries the past year.

Mr. Ward thought that other lines of
requisites such as pipe should receive
attention, also if a co-operative commit-
tee of the society were appointed.

John N. May urged that the florists
follow the example of the other manu-
facturers by advancing prices of flow-
ers and plants. There was no reason
why florists all over the country should
sell their goods without any profit at
all, as was practically being done.

J. C. Vaughan remarked that had a
consultation by representatives of the
trade been held about February 1 of
this year and a statement issued to the
effect that they believed 50 per cent,
advance could be made on all plant
prices, the trade would have benefited
to the extent of hundreds of thousands
of dollars, and the stock have been all
sold.

Robert Craig did not believe it would
have been possible to raise the prices of
plants all over the country. He was
in favor of the society controlling a
glass plant; considered it a practical
idea, and if the delegates did nothing
else at this convention but get that
going they would be doing a good
thing.

A German member did not favor
trusts, believing they were unconstitu-
tional; but he had nothing against a
combination. (Laughter.)

William Scott thought prices of bed-
ding and ornamental stock had re-
mained firm owing to bad times. Com-
petition was the soul of trade, and
prices could never be raised by mutual
agreement; there would always be those
who would undersell. He condemned
the present tariff on glass as prohibi-
tive, besides being contrary to its orig-
inal intent: while considered as a
source of revenue to the government, it
in reality was not, as very little glass
was now being imported. The glass
manufacturers seemed to live and
thrive on the former prices of glass and
the blower, instead of sharing in the
increased income at the higher prices,
has been laid oft. He thought the Leg-
islative Committee should be instructed
to see if they could not lay before Con-
gress the propriety and sense of taking
off the tariff so that while the trust
keeps up the enormous price florists
could send to the old country and get
their glass. This ridiculous protection
enables the trust to stop the poor work-
ing florists from building greenhouses.
(Laughter and applause.)

C. W. Turniey advised greater atten-
tion to the production of better stock,
which fact in itself would insure an
increase in prices.

E. A. Seidewitz, of Baltimore, be-
lieved that with a capital stock of from
twenty to twenty-five thousand dollars
the florists of this country could estab-
lish a windo^^' glass factory. While not
in favor of trusts, he thought the time
had arrived when the florists and their
own interests should fight the high
prices of glass by manufacturing their
own supplies.

Mr. "W^ood stated that in his paper he
had suggested a corporation with a cer-
tain amount of capital, not less than
twelve thousand dollars, and that cor-
poration could buy pipe or glass facto-
ries or anything else in the line of pro-
moting the society's interests. He sug-
gested the appointment of a committee
of five to consider matters and report
the best method of procedure to the
convention before the adjournment. Mr.
Heacock recommended a remedy for
the high tariff at the polls.

Mr. Dillon explained the methods of
the pottery ti-ust in apportioning the
country into divisions and compelling
the purchaser to patronize the division
in his own locality; failing this, full

Ausust 19, 1899.

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817

list price was charged and no per-
centage allowed.

Mr. Hill further suggested that the
society should put in motion a move-
ment to besiege Congress on the sub-
ject: that every member should write a
letter to his Congressman and urge his
friends to do likewise in relation to tar-
iff matters. When the glass tariff was
reduced the price of glass would come
down. While the 140 per cent, could not
be expected to be taken off, he believed
concerted and united action would re-
sult in a slight revolution in this line
for the benefit of florists.

THIRD DAY.

THURSDAY. ALG. 17, .MOR.MNG SESSION

The business of the session commenced
with the reading of the reports of the
judges.

A telegram was read from the mayor
of Milwaukee inviting the society to meet
in that city in 1900.

The president announced the following
committee:

Advisory with Pan-American Exposi-
tion: J. C. Vaughan, P. O'Mara, Robert
George.

Co-operative purchase: E. M. Wood
E. G. Hill, Robert Craig, J. L. Dillon and
J. M. Oasser.

On motion of W. K. Harris and in view
of the muniticent action of the gentlemen
in helping out the society in connection
with the deficit resultiug from its visit to
Omaha, H. A. Siebrecht and Benjamin
Hammond were made life members.

The paper of E. M. Wood was then read
by Mr. O'JIara. It will appear in a future
issue.

Election of Officers.

The election of ofiicers then took place
and resulted as follows: President, E. M.
Wood, Natick, Mass.; Vice-president,
Frank R. Pierson, Tarry towTl, N. Y.;
Secretary, Wm. J. Stewart, Boston,
Mass.; Treasurer, H. B. Beatty, Oil
City, Pa.

Question Box.
" Can roses be grafted on roots of Man-
etti with dormant wood as is done in
apple grafting?"

In answer to this question E. G. Hill
stated the method of procedurein his boy-
hood days was to take a jjiece of root,
say two iiirhes in length, and eithersplice
or tongue graft, both root andcion being
in the dormant state. After this opera-
tion was performed the grafts were
placed, generally two in a two and a
half-inch pot, put in a greenhouse with a
cool temperature overhead and with bot-
tom heat; with such treatment from 7~>
to so per cent, united and made splendid
bushe.-i the first year. In later years, since
black spot put in an appearance, the same
nn.'thfxl had been tried by Mr. Hill with
rejieated failure. Whether that was due
to the black spot which infests anil at-
tacks the hybrid roses in the open ground,
thus preventing the wood from properly
ripcniLiK, the speaker was unable to say.

KoljiM-t ilriirge. i>f Painesville,o., stated
that giuwei-s in .\liibama had had good
success by the method in question with
Marechal -Niel and that type of rose and
with hybrids such as Paul Neyron and
Magna Charta; with dark colored roses
like .Jacqueminot, Camille de Kolmn, not
sii good: with the latter the wood seems
to canker at the graft and these grafted
roses placed in nursery rows made a
growth of two to threefeetiu one season.

" Has sub-watering been used by any
grower of roses? If so, with what com-
parative results?"

I'rofessor Taft, who had tried it with
good results on a small scale, replied to
this.

Mr. Edwards had also tried it on a
bench ten feet in length and the roses
made almost double the growth of those
growing alongside during the Summer.
The variety was Maman Cochet.

Mr. Ward then read his paper.

Hybridizing: and the Introduction
of New Carnations.

The improvement in the carnation
which has taken place during the past
six yetvrs has brought it so prominently
before thegeneral public and increased its

use to such an extent that probably no
flower occupies a more prominent posi-
tion among Horists' flowers than does the
carnation to-da.v. This increasing inter-
est in the divine flower naturally attracts
the efforts of many florists towards its
improvement.

There exists two leading elements that
bid fair to encourage florists to continue
their efforts for the improvement of the
carnation for many years to come. Lov-
ers as well as users of flowers are con-
stantly seeking that which is novel and
rare. The progressive florist is ever on
the alert to gratify such desires on the
part of the flower-loving public, conse-
quently the call for new and improved
carnations will be to some extent perpet-
uated by these conditions, and it may be
well said that no florist who hopes to
keep abreast of the limes can afford to ig-
nore this improvement in the carnation,
and must of necessity keep in close touch
with the newer varieties as they are in-
troiinced and keep his stock fully up to
date by the purchase of those better sorts
which bid fair to succeed under the con-
ditions which he grows his carnations.
.Vgain, sa.v what we may, it is a well-
known fact that the average variet.v of
carnation remains in profitable cultiva-
tion l)Ut a few years and must be' c(tn-
stantly replaced by the newer and im-
proved and more vigorous varieties
grown from seed. In other words, car-
nations are continually running out.
Therefore, the market for new and im-
proved varieties would seem to lie a jier-
manent one, consequently these elements
will tend to keep a broad field open to
the hybridizer, who may rest assured
that if he produces a really Improved car-
nation he will find a profltalile sale tor his
production.

The operation of hybridization has
been so frequently and so fully described
l>y various w'riters that there is little
need of repeating it in this paper, and
perhaps more good maj' be acconiplislied
l»y devoting ourtime to discussing, selec-
tion of parents, pedigree, keeping of
records, selection of propagating wood
and various other mimita upon which
the production of a meritorious seedling
carnation depends.

The foundation of successful hybridiz-
ing rests upon the si'lntiiui of jiareiits in
the first instance and gradually builds up
with and in proportion to the care exer-
cised by the hybridizer in keeiiing proper
watch upon tlie pedigrees of the jvarious
strains he is seeking to improve.

This can best be accomplished by means
of accurate records f)f the work done, as
well as notes upon the results obtained,
which notes must necessarily exteml
through the life history of the plant and
be fully brought down to date and prop-
erly compiled so as to be accessible to the
mind of the hybridizer with the least
mental effort to himself.

This, of course, means a])pIication and
labor to such an extent that perhaps
comparatively few of those who engage
in raising new carnations will carry out
the necessary details a sufficient length
of time to accomplish material results.

The bare raising and selling a double
seedling carnation, even though netting
some profit to its grower, cannot lie ciui-
sidered as successful improvement of the
carnation.

.Vn accidental variety of merit may now
and tlien come to the grower who miscel-
laneously mixes the pollen of different
flowers and plants the seed resulting
therefrom, lint the continued production
of the Ix'st of the improved varieties will
scarcely result from such work.

If the reader of this paper expects that
h.ard and fast rules forprodueingan army
of new seedlings to perplex the whilom
seeker of that which is best and most
jjrofitable to grow will be herein laid
down, he is laboring under a mistaken
idea.

The ground over "which a hybridizer is
working becomes peculiarly his own ter-
ritory, practically an unknown region
which he alone is exploring and he must
not only get his knowledge as he works
over his field, but he must also have the
wit to take advantage of and use what
knowledgi' it m.iy be his fortune to gar-
ner: consequently he cannot make rules
even for his own guidance, much less for
the guidance of others laboring inentirel.v
different, though analogous fields.

In the selection of parents choose the
best .vou have at hand. You will not find
all the desirable attributes in any one
plant nor in any six [ilants; possilily not
in any one hundred plants, and after pro-
ducing several thousand seedling plants,
and linally riHlucing them by the process
of Sflection to a half dozen worth,v of a
tinrd year's trial, the hybridizer will
wonder and be discouraged by the
amount fif dross he has to handle in or-
der to get a little gold.

In the selection of seedlingscolor stands
pre-emineutly above all other roiisider.-i-
tions. Size, form, fragrance, sulistance,
strength of stem stand on a fairly even
basis of value. When these have been se-
cured get as much freedom and continuity
of bloomasis possible and maintain your
cardinal features. Don't overlook fra-
grance. Its place is so close to color and
size (the changes in the Carnation So-
ciety's scale of points to thecontrary not-
withstanding) that it was the cardinal
virtue that won the divine flower into
favor long before she had much of either
color or size to boast of.

Having suited yourown taste in select-
ing your seedling 3-ou must investigate
its selling qualities.

Florists should appreciate that the dis-
criminating buyer usually decides what
he or she wishes to buy. The retail flor-
ist being in close touch with the consum-
ing purchaser quickly discerns what is
most pleasing to the greatest numlier.
■Therefore it follows that the producer of
new carnations should keep intouch with
the retailer and should avail himself of
tlie retailer's knowledge whenever pos-
sible.

Choose pure tones of color, those pos-
sessing the greatest element of fixedness.
Avoid dull, fading, or wash.v colors, and
above all, those peculiar combinafions of
discordant tints that shock the optic
nerve.

Every flower coming with long, stiff
stems, "large, double flowers, good form
and calyx and free bloomer will not prove
commercially valuable: but a combina-
tion of size, pure tone of color, good stem,
form, fragrance and calyx, with freedom
of bloom, and above all not forgetting
selling qualities, is what constitutes a
first-class commercial carnation and the
hybridizer who produces such a one de-
serves the plaudits of his fellow growers.
Having determined the candidate for
introduction, the method of bringing it
before the trade will next interest the
origiuiitor.

There are two methods now in use
differing to such an extent as to deserve
separate descriptions. The first and pos-
sibly most frequentlj' employed is what
we may term the Boom Method, and in
order to be successfully carried out needs
the co-operation of several different ele-
ments and the accumulation of a large
number of stock jtlants.

BrieH.V stated tln'lioom methodconsists
of prais'ing and pushing the merits of the
candidate for introduction in all pos.-ible
wa.vs, and advertising all its virtues, real
and imaginary, constantly through all
available mediums. Certificates of merit,
special cups and prizes offered to be won
by the candidate, as well as frequent ex-
hibitions at flower shows, supplemented
by well-written press notices form the
usual plan, and when cleverly carried out
result in large sales, and cimsidi r.ilile
profit to the introducer during the year
of introduction.

The second and perhaps the most desir-
able method might be termed the Busi-
ness Method, and while not producing
such large sales the first year eventually
accomplishes more for the general benefit
of the fraternity than the method just
previouslv described and may be safely
ventured with a .stock of 1,500 to 2,000
plants to propa^^ate from. The varieties
selected for introduction may be brought
to the attention of the trade by placing
the Howers in the hands of leading re-
tailers as well as by judicious advertising
and staging them at the annual exhibi-
tions.

The descriptions g-iven should be cor-
rect: avoid producing impressions or
arousing expectations that cannot be ful-
filled. Be satisfied with selling a fair
quantity at a good price the first season
and endeavor to be in a position to sat-
isf.v the second season's demand, %vhich
will be large if your selections pos.sess
merit.

Propagate your stock carefully, select-
ing your propagating wood with judg-
ment, keeping your stock in good health
and sending out the young plants in a
condition that will insure good growth
and a successful crop of flowers in the
hands of the average florist.

I do not mean to carry the impression
that the introducer is limited to the two
methods above described. Each intro-
ducer may adopt any honorable, legiti-
mate means whereby he brings his pro-
ductions to popular notice and secures a
pi'ofltable sale thereof.

If thecarnatioD specialistcan get under
the wingof a copper king and deftly twist
a $.".0,000 nugget from the plethoric
purse of the monarch of metals he maj'
well congratulate himself and no dtnibt
many of the frateruit.v willalsoeongratu-
latc him; but it ma,y he well to renicnilicf
that there are as yet few La wsons, even
fewer Fishers, perhaps, while the combi-

nation of Lawson, Fisher & Galvin is^the
rarest bird of all. 1^J_;_:

It may, however, be well to compre-
hend that a reputation for reliable and
honorable dealing may be established by
the introducer of new plants as well, as
by any other business man, and such a
reputation will become a source of much
profit to its possessor and a far surer aid
in marketing his productions, than could
all the prizes and certificates that he;
might be able to win. It therefore be-
hooves the intending introducer of new
carnations to not only be cautious and
circumspect in the selection and judging
of his own seedlings but to guard his
statements well and to let no shadow of
misrepresentation linger about the de-
scriptions with which he brings his fa-
vorites to his patrons' notice.

Remember that ten satisfied customers
are far more valuable than a thousand
dissatisfied ones, and the way to create
satisfied customers is to introduce only
varieties which your experience teaches
you have aprobablechance of succeeding,
to deliver the stock in such a condition
that the purchaser will not be handi-
capped in his efforts to successfully test
your introductions.

Mr. Scott testifying to the excellence of
the paper, said it covered just the advice
that all the dLsseminators of new carna-
tions should. follow. He believed no var-
iety should be discarded because it did
not turn out well the first year, in.stanc-
ing the case of Flora Hill which now had
become a satisfactory kind. Mr. Scott
recommended that all introducers should
have a large stock of a new varietj- be-
fore dissemination so that healthy plants
would be sent out and the grower's repu-
tation saved. His advice would be never
to discard a variety until it had had two
or three years' trial.

THUUSDAY EVENING SESSION.

It was almost 9 o'clock before the
meeting opened : many ladies were ob-
served in the assemblage.

The balance of report of thejudges was
read by the secretary.

A telegram from Irwin P. Knipe, of
Norristown, Pa., to the president, an-
nounced that he had a glass works for
sale; the Information was received with
applause and laughter.

Judge Hoitt sent a telegram to the
secretary containing congratulations on
the election of his friend Mr. Wood to the
presidency.

.Mr. .Sullivan then read his paper " The
Development of Public Patronage iu the
Flower Trade."

He attributed the earliest development
of the floral business to the catalogue
distribution ; the horticultural papers,
calendars, pamphlets, circulars, etc., had
also added to its development. Exhi-
bitions, the carpet bedding at stations
and the giving of bouiiuets by railroad
companies to passengers, had also con-
tributed their share. The Centennial and
World's Fair had been great factors, as
also had the Omaha Exposition, and
othersof a slmilarcharacter. Hethought
the flora from ournew possessions would
create a desire for novelties. Annual
flower parades add to the volume of
business; rivalry at great decorations
should be encouraged : the florist should
continue to exert his geatest efforts in
raising the standard of excellence, clubs
should make an effort to encourage
school children by distributing plants
and seed under some superintendency of
the teachers and reports of results of
such distribution should be made.

Interest in florists' clubs should be taken
by every local member of the trade, and
these clubs as a body should promote
more and more exhibitions. Florists
should bend all their energies to increase
trade individually, every new avenue
should be sought and pursued by the
retail florist; marked attendance yiven
to purchasers, faithful performance of
promises in the smallest detail, and
necessary attention given to the impor-
tance of a bright, clear and attractive
store, every modern, fairly adapted store
attracting business.

The essayist dwelt on the great as-
sistance that could be rendered by the
lay press to the florist in the matter of
disseminating truthful and instructive
reading material in regard to the busi-
ness; the florist should frown down all

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nbBiirilltifB iippeariiiH in the papers rela-
tive to tloral (IfBlyiiB ami other matters
connected with the trade, lio to the
papers, ilou't expect Iheni to come to
you, Rive et.>rrect Information In your
own language as to plant nomenclature
anil matters ot cultural interest ; attach
tllgnlt.v to vour business, get patronage
honorably and let business and gener-
osity characterize all your dealings, thus
Itisplring customers with the fulltst con-
dence in you.

The iinper was discussed by \Vm.
Scott.

Messrs Alexander Wallace, G. L.fJrant
nnd Michael Barker were api)ointed a
cinuinittee on linal risolutions.

Report on Co-operative Purchase.

This committee reported as follows:

Your committee, appointed to report
upon the best manner to continue this
department, beg leave to make folio wlug
recommendation: That this committee
be organized into a corporation ua'Jer
the laws of tlie .State of .New .lersey, or
any other state the executive committee
of the S. A. F. may deem advisable. The
cai>ital of said corporation should not
be less thau $12,000. Shares of stock in
Bald corporation should not be less thau
$10 each, the S. A.F. to own 51 per
cent, of the shares for which nothing is
to be paid, and the remaining VJ per
per cent, lo be owned by the members.
No member shall be allowed to own
more than five sliarts. .\ny member not
owning shares and making purchases
fr(tni the coriioration shall rteeive oue
or more shales of stock as .soon as the
prohts on his purchases shall amount to
the value of the same.

This corporation shall have the power
under our state and national laws to
buy, sell and manufacture fi)r the benefit
of the members of this society. This
corporation shouhl be under the control
of the executive committee of the S. A. F.
We would recommend that the treasurer
of this st)ciety be empowered to receive
hubsci'iption for stock t)r other moneys
and to give receipts therefor until the
corporation can prepare the stock for
delivering. If thecapitalof .'f 12,000 is
not raised by sale of stock within a
reasonable time tlie corpoiation shall
have the right to issue bonds to make
up the deficiency, said bonds to bear not
less than six percent, interest, and may
be called in at any time at the option of
the corporation upon payment of the
prlnci|)al and interest. .Signed E. M.
Wood, J. L. Dillon, J. .M. Uasser, E. G.
Hill, Robt. Craig.

The legal aspect of this recoinmeuda-
tlon was discussed more particularly
with regard to the society's relations
thereto, after which the following
motion was put and carried :

"That the extcutive committee of the
S. .\. F., in their individual cajjacity and
without involving the society in any
way whatever, do organize thecorpora-
tiou as suggested by the committee."

Presentation to the President.

Kobt. Craig, in a felicitious speech,
presented Mr. Hudd (in the uame of the
Society) with a haudsomediamond stud,
the receipt of which was feelingly ac-
knowledged by the president.

The question box was then opened
and several imiuirics answered, the most
Interesting discussion being that on
lai>ped versus butted glass.

The Society, by a unaidmous vote, en-
dorsed the candidacy of Wm. Scott, of
Buffalo, for Supcriutcndent of Horti-
culture for the Pan-.\merican Exposi-
tion.

Wm. (_iammage, of Lonilon, Out., ex-
tended n c»>rdial invitation to the mem-
bers to attend the convention of the
Canadian Horticultural Society at
Ottawa next September.

The matter of the S. .\. F. joining issues
with other bodies with regard to ob-
taining a parcel post system and com-
pelling the express comptiides to pay the
stamp tax, previously mentioned in these
columns, was referred to the legislative
committee. The meeting adjourned at
10:45 r.M.. to meet lu .\ew York City In
1900.

The Florists* Exchhisge.

THE NEW OFFICERS.

President-Elect E. M. Wood.

I'rcsidenl-elcct Edinujid .\1. Wood, of
Boston, was born in Brookline, .Mass.,
.lune 18, 18.'!7, in the same year that his
father, Henry Wood, eslablishi'd the busi-
ness of manufacturing colors, and which
is Mr. Wood's iirincipal business to-da.v:
the firm name being Henry Wood's Sons
Coni|]any, on which the president-elect is
tlie liead.

.Mr. Wood is also interested in the
manufacture of rubber and gutta jjercha
cements, being treasurer of the Geo. H.
Wood (Jompany; he is also a director In
the Bay State Ice Company and the Tre-
mont Nail Company. The firm of Henry
Wood's Sons Company was oue of the

Vice-President-Elect Frank R. Pierson.

Frank li. Pieisiin, of Tarrytown, N.
Y., was born in Boston in 1S55, the son
of P. R. B. Pierson, one ot the most
celebrated wood engravers this coun-
try has produced. At eleven years of
age Mr. Pier.son went with his parents
til reside in Tarrytown, on the Hudson,
New Y'ork, where he finished his school
education, and where he has for years
been located. Leaving school at the
age of sixteen years, he entered the
large establishment of Peter Hender-
son & Co., New York, where he ob-
tained a thorough grounding in his
chosen profession for a period of six
years. His aptitude for handling and
placing advertising brought him to the
attention of Mr. Peter Henderson, ana
he was put in charge of this very im
poi'tant division of the firm's business —
an expei'ience \\hich has proven of un-

pioneer color manufacturers in .Vmerica,
and conducts an extensive busiuess.

The president-elect's connection with
the famous Waban Rose Conservatories
at .Natick, -Mass., with which he has been
identified since 1S70, is pi-etty generally
knoW'U. He has been an activi- worker in
the Massjichu.setts Uoi-ticultnral Society
for years, and since a.ssi'ciating himself
witiv tlie S. .\. ¥., has taken a deep interest
in its affairs. He ran for iiresideat at the
Providence meeting, but was unsuccess-
ful. President Guile appointed him a
member of the Executive Committee, and
his advice on all matters brought before
it was always valuable. The Depart
luent of Purchase was of his oiiginating,
and he still believes that depai-tinent can
be made a most useful and expense-saving
one to every member of this Society. Mr.
Wood declined the nomination "for the
presidency of the Society at Omaha.

With his extensive business training,
which will be brought to bear upon all
S. .\. F. matters during his tenure of
iitfice, we look for a very successful period
for the Society during his regime, Mr.
Wood is a whole-souled, genial, kindly
man, unassuming In manner and gener-
ous to a fault, to which chai-aclei-istics
his numerous friends in the trade can
abundantiv testifw

told \alue to him in the conduct of his
own affairs.

When not yet twenty-three years of
age, Mr. Pierson returned to Tarry-
town, and commenced business on his
own account as a retail florist, in a
small way, in 1S7S. Shortly after thla
the Harrisii lily began to attract atten-
tion in America, and Mr. Pierson was
one of the first to see the commercial
possibilities in this now popular bulb.
A trip to Bermuda convinced him of the
adaptability of the islands for the suc-
cessful production of the Harrisii, and
in ISSl he entered into partnership with
General Hastings for its cultivation It.
Bei-muda. In 1S95 a combination of the
producers in Bermuda, under the title
of the Bermuda Bulb Company, wab
formed, and Mr. Pierson chosen presi-
dent and distributing agent for the
United States and other countries.
From various causes this combination
was but short-lived.

The great possibilities of the Harrisii
lily as a cut flower induced Mr. Pierson
to enlarge his premises, to effect which
he set to work to build at his present
location greenhouses according to his
reiiuircments, he having removed to
this site in LShO. He was the first to

have Harrisii in flower for Christmas,
and for some years had a monopoly ot
this market.

When popularizing this lily Mr. Pier-
son never lost an opportunity to make
exhibits at horticultural shows, and one
great impetus experienced in this con-
nection was through the old New York
Horticultural Society, and by the me-
dium of the daily press of the metrop-
olis, which never failed to eulogize the
qualities of this lily when exhibited.

The American Beauty rose beginning
to attract notice, Mr. Pierson again
grasped the opportunity, and at once
began to popularize this variety by
means of extensive advertising. It Is
largely to his efforts that the cultiva-
tion of Beauty assumed the proportions
it has reached. This created such de-
mand on his ground space at Tarry-
town as to necessitate another acquisi-
tion, and the Scarborough property of
twenty-eight acres was purchased In
1889. Here he immediately proceeded
to erect a modern range of green-
houses, the equipment of which is sec-
ond to none in the United States. The
houses are eight in numljer, each 304
feet long, the whole covering a ground
space of fifty thousand square feet.

The appearance of the Meteor rose
furnished another of Mr. Pierson's op
portunities, which he immediately
seized. With this variety he again
commanded the market with a dark-
colored rose, which for several year*
realized very fancy figures.

After a trial of all the standard vari-
eties of roses the whole Scarborough
establishment has been given up to
Beauty and Meteor, and has been tot
some years under the able supervision
of his brother, Mr. Paul M. Pierson, In
partnership with whom this branch of
the business is conducted. But roses
and lilies are not the only plants popu-
larized by this enterprising gentleman.
It \\as to his indefatigable persever-
ance in this direction that Coleus Gol-
den Bedder and the French cannas be-
came so w'idely known and cultivated;
in the latter case Mme. Crozy and Star
of 1891 being the first to merit his at-
tention. His policy was to select one or
two good varieties as they appeared,
and, being very successful in their
propagation, stocks accumulated rap-
idly. Mme. Crozy and Star of 1891 were
pushed in 1891, and the next year Al-
phonse Bouvier, Paul Marquant and
Suzzoni. The following year came Flor-
ence Vaughan, Chas. Henderson, etc.,
then F. R. Pierson, Pierson's Premier,
Eldorado and others. Nearly every one
of these varieties is still a good up-to-
date sort, showing that his Judgment in
the matter of cannas was good.

Nursery stock, seeds and bulbs, sup-
plies, etc., also form large factors In
this firm's business. Palms and ferns,
Iiarticulariy N. exaltata Bostoniensis,
are, with pandanus and other decora-
tive plants, being grown in immense
quantities. Chrysanthemums and car-
nations are also receiving attention.

In Tarrytown Mr. Pierson is held Iti
A'ery high esteem, having been secre-
tary of the Water Commissioners until
the completion of the waterworks. He
has been for some years president of
the Board of Education, and under hla
regime one of the most handsome
schools in the State has been erected.
Mr. Pierson takes an active interest In
horticultural affairs generally, and is a
member ot the New Y'ork Florists'
Club.

The Boat Ride.

On Wednesday afternoon the delegates
left from foot of Woodward aveuue on
an excursion steamer, pleasure bound
for Star Island Hotel on the St. Clair
Flats, up the Detroit River nnd out on
the .St. Clair Lake. The trip was most
successful, over seven hundred partici-
pating, and the fish dinner provided at
the end of the route was done full justice
to by a hungiy people. Sociability was
a marked feature, and in talking", sing-
ing, recitations, etc., the hours passed
along all too swiftl.v. Songs were ren-
dered by Miss Perle B. Fulnier, Des
Moines, Iowa (.\nnie Laurie), Miss Huff,
Ontario (Old Kentucky), Miss Sackman
and Mrs. Edwards. The Chicago boys
gave "Rag Time." .T. 1). Carmody
recited, and sjieeches were nuide by Wm
Scott, .1. N. .May, E. .\. Seidewitz and
others: tliere were also songs by Edgar]
Sanders, Ed\\'in Lonsdale and ^Vm
I'lmnb. Warren Ewell delivered an,
oration in his inimitable \^ ay and Or. E.
B .Smith made a rejily to same. Ex-
pressions of delight with the hospitality
provided by the I)etroitCbib were hean
on every side.

AlISMft 19, !-<•'

Thb F^lortsts* Exchttnge.

819

President's Reception.
Tlie iiresideiit's rwcption \vns lieltl
TiiosUa.v eveuiiig', wlioii huiulreds of dele-
fljilcs. tlieii- wives, (l:in«Iitur.s and friends
sliijiii; tliH iiaiid rif Mr. Hudd. An or-
cliestra sii|iiilii'(lcxci'llcnt music and danc-
ing was indnlgcd in by the younger mem-
bers until a late liour.

Tlie Trolley Ride.

A trolley ride to all the places of inter-
est was given to tlie delegates Tuesday
afternoon. A long Hue of ears traversed
the whole of Woodward avenue to the
city limits, then back to starting point
juid out Jeffers(ju avenue to Water Works
Park, where after insiiecting the unique
bedding the gentlemen of the party were
photographed, .-^uliseipiently, by means
of carriages, ph.ietons and boat the ex-
cursioai.st.s were t.iken to the boathou^e
on Belle Isle Park, where refreshments
were served.

The party was then conveyed by boat
to the city, after spending a most enjoy-
able afternoon.

Visit to Mt. Clemens.
On Thursday afternoon a goodly num-
ber of delegates accepted the invitation
of P. Breitmeyer i.*c Sons and 1!. Klagge
to visit their establishments at Mt.
Clemens, where, after an inspection of
the greenhouses and outside planting,
refreehmeuts were partaken of and a
heart.v vote of tlianks tendered the hosts
ou behalf of the visitors. The long trol-
ley ride out anil return and the views
afforded were much appreciated.

Shooting: Contest.

This contest took place on Thursday
afternoon at the grounds of the Pastime
(iuu Club, Jefferson avenue.

The Lockland Lumber Co. trophy was
captured by the Pittsburg team which
was partly made up of Detroit men.
They l)roke 103 targets out of a possible
150. Uudernoted are the scores of the
different teams.

Pittsburg: P.andolph, 14; Attick, 21;
Agur, 18; Brown, 2.'!; Beard, 20; Web-
ber, 7; total, ion.

Buffalo: P. Scott, 10; Braik, 17;
■Wm. Scott, 13; Wni. B.Scott, 1-1; Kast-
ing, 13; Smith, 22 ; total 80.

Philadelphia: Harris, ;i.S; C. i:> Ball,
21; W. B. Westcott, 1.1; Reid, 1.1;
Habermehl, 10; Cartledge, 18: total i)7.

Individual i)rizes were won asfollows:

First event .fifteen birds, known angles,
first prize, F. H. Beard, a Ferris cleaning
rod ; second, C. D. Ball, cigar case; third,
H. M. Attick, box of cigars.

Second event, fifteen tiirds, unknown
angles, and live pair of doubles, first
prize, F. H. Beard, scarf pin; second,
Geo. Anderson, box of cigars; third,
John Burton, Tomlinson cleaner.

Bowling Matters.

On the boat ride, Wednesday, .August
16, the National Florists' Bowling As.
eociation was organized, with the fol-
lowing ofBeers: President, Robt. Kift,
Philadelphia; secretary', P. J. Haus-
wirth, Chicago; treasurer, J. F. Wilcox,
Conncil Bluffs. Ten bowling clubs are
now represented in the League, viz.,
Cleveland, Philadelphia, Detroit, St.
Louis, Chicago, Omaha, New York,
Buffalo, Flatbush and I'itteburg.

A subscription of -f 10 per annum was
determined upon. The object of this
fund is to provide purses as follows:

Xo. 1 — To the value of 50 per cent, of
fund on hand as follows: 60 per cent, to
Ije awarded to team making second
highest average in all games, and 40 per
cent, to team making third highest aver-
age in all games.

No. 2. — To the value of 50 per cent, of
funds on hand, as follows: 50 percent. to
man making highest score in one game,
30 per cent, to second highest and 20
per cent, to third highest, contestants to
be members of S. A. F., professionals
barred.

Great interest is being taken in the
contest to come off Friday, for which all
ten teams are entered and numerous
prizes provided. Rules and regulations
for the tournament have been ratified by
the team captains.

The bowling match began at lOjlo
F'riday morning, with Philadelphia, ilil
points; .St. Louis, .835; Cleveland, 707:
Detroit, 787 in their first frames. Full
report of tournament will appear later.

AUXILIARY SOC ETIES.

The American Rose Society.

A meeting of this Societ.v was held on
Wednesday afternoon, .\ugust 16, Presi-
dent Wui.C. Barr.v, of Rochester, N. Y.,
in the chair. Mr. Barrj- proved an able
champion of the rose; in a speech ring-
ing with earnestness and enthusijism he
called attention to the fact that all hough
much more had been done for rose cul-
ture in this country than anywhere else,
America was without its rose society
until quite recently. He paid a glowing
tribute to the men who by intelligent
effort, long j-ears of study, energy and
enterprise had Ijrought about the ex-
traordinary development of American
floriculture, adding that the people do
not realize how much such men have
done for the country at large. He be-
lieved that in Am rica there is the
means of having one of the best rose
scjcieties in the world if those interested
will only make up their minds to assist
in the undertaking. He referred to the
advantages that would result from the
holding of rose exhibitions, ami urged
that the sociely be eslaldished o i a isn'u]

rose was established in this country,
that flower would fall in the rear of the
carnation. "Now," said .Mr. Hill "the
question is, are we going to allow the
carnation to distance the ([uecn of all
beauties in the floral world. 1 sa.y no,
I think that every florist, however hum-
ble he be, owes a debt to the rose. Why
I tell you, take Perle des Jardins, Bride
and Bridesmaid, these roses have bought
more shoes and calico than anything else
in the whole floral kingdom. Not only
have these roses built homes, put car-
pets on your floors and papered your
walls; you have virtually lived and
flourished on these three roses." Mr. Hill
believed that every florist in America
could well afford to become a member of
the Rose Society. He wanted to see it
start out with a good backbone in the
shape of a financial standing, so that
when mone.v was required it would be
available. He wanted to see one hun-
dred men each contriljute fifty dollars
and become life niemt:ier8 of the .Society,
and many more become memljers by the
payment of the three dollar dues.

.Mr. May followed, he stated that he
stood there as the repn sentativeof what
the rose could do for a man. "I ad uit
frankly and honestly to you, tlie rose has

sound foundation, and to this end called
upon those present to become members.

Robert Craig, of Philadelphia, endorsed
the previous speaker's remarks. He be-
lieved the Rose Society was in good
hands, and that if it meets the en-
couragement it deserves that association
is bound to become a grand success.
The Carnation Society had made the
carnation what it is to-day by the hold-
ing of exhibitions, the granting of certifi-
cates and prizes, and similar good work
could be accomiilished by the Rose .So-
ciety. He referred to the adaptabilit.y of
the American climate to the raising of
seedling roses, mentioning the success
which had awarded the efforts of E. G.
Hill along this line. Mr. Craig intimated
that the premium list for the forthcom-
ing exhibition of the Rose Society, to be
held iu New York City in I'.lOO, had been
carefull.v prepared, and will be issued
about October 1. In that schedule an
effort had been made to stimulate the
growing of tea and hybrid tea rosesthat
are best adapted for Winter and Spring-
forcing, which it was desired to have
represented in full force.

E. G. Hill referred to the opinion gener-
ally prevailing, that unless some organi-
zation to promote the interests of the

made lue what I am ; I ow'e the bread
and butter of my family to the queen of
flowers," said Mr. Ma.v, "and ever.v
fiorist in this broad country lias been
benefited to a very great extent b.y the
rose. Do .vou not owe it something In
return; will j'ou not help us make the
dwellers in this land appreciate the
beauty, not only of the rose, but of every
flower that follows in her train :'"

The time at the disposalof themeeting
was short owing to the boat ride occur-
ring the same afternoon, but so earnest
were the appeals of the various speakers
on behalf of the Societ.v that a number of
life members were added, each subscrib-
ing .t50.

The life membership of the Society
now comprises such representative rose
growers as Wm. C. Barry, J. N. May, E.
G. Hill, Ernst Asmus, E. M. Wood, Jos-
eph Heacock, Alex Montgomery, E. Hip-
pard, Robert F. Tesson, F. R. Pierson,
Philip Breitmeyer. Peter Reinberg, Harry
Dale, Fred. Mathcson, J. M. Gasser, J.L.
Dillon, E. Buettner, P. M. Pierson, H. A.
Siebrecht, B. F. Dorrance and Samuel
Thorne. It is expected that this list, as
also the general membership, will be
largel.y increased before the convention
adjourns.

The American Carnation Society.

An adjourned meeting of this society
was held Wednesday morning. President
Wm. P. (.'raig, in the ciiair.

Subjects for essays at the forthcoming
Buffalo meeting were deciried upon.

It was al-o unanimously agreed that
a portion of the money donated by Mr.
Lawson at the Philadelphia meeting be
set aside for the purpose of procuring a
die for a medal to be known as the Law-
son medal, and that two such gold medals
be given at the next February exhiljition;
one for 25 blooms, any seedling undis-
seminated; and one for 100 liloonis, any
variety already in commerce. A com-
mittee consisting of Messrs. William
Nicholson, Peter Fisher and .Mr. Patten
was appointed to .select a pattern for a
die, or be submitted to Mr. Lawson for
his ajiproval before adoption by the so-
ciet.v.

It was further decided that parties be
allowed to offer special premiums for
floral products, outside of carnations, to
be competed for at the February meeting.

The Buffalo florists will have cards of
invitation to this exhibition printed and
distributed among their patrtuis. — ~^

The balance of the premium list will be
arranged b.v the executive committee.

Chrysanthemum Society of America.

The Chrysanthemum Society of Ameri-
ca held a meeting on Thursday forenoon
which was but poorly attended. Mr_

Rudd occupied the chair. Thetreasurer's
report showed a balance iu hand of
,1f457,76.

These oflicers were elected : President,
E.G. Hill; Vice-president, Edwin Lons-
dale; Secretary, E.D. Smith ; Treasurer,
John N. May.

.V motion was carried to change one
member of each committee on judging
seedlings in each city each year.

Scales were clianged to read asfollows :

Sc.iLE A. — Scale of points for bush
plants and standards, single specimen or
any number u\i to six, in an exhibition
where the class under consideration does
not form the chief feature iu the exhi-
bition hall :

Equality of size and form of

plant 40 points.

Excellence of bloom 35 ,,

I'oliage 25 ,,

Total, 100 points.

Scale B — Scale of points tor bush
plants; exhibits of more than six or for
any number of specimen plants iu an
exhibition, where the class under con-
sideration forms the chief feature in the
exhibition hall:

E<iuality of size and form of

plant 35 points.

Excellence of bloom 40 "

Foliage 2.5 "

Total, 100 points.

Scale C— Scale of points for plants
grown to single stem and one bloom. A
height of not over three feet is recom-
mended for plants in this class, and pots
not over six inches in diameter:

Compact and sturdy growth. 35 points.

Excellence of bloom 40 "

Foliage 25 "

Total, 100 points.
Scale D. — Scale of points for specimen
blooms:

Color 25 points.

Form 25 "

Fullness 15 "

Stem and foliage 10 "

.Substance 10 "

Size 15 "

Total, 100 points.
The changes in the latter scale were
the addition of foliage to stem and the
substitution of substance for petelage.

Florists' Hail Association.

This association held its annual meet-
ing Tuesday afternoon, it was thegeneral
o])iuion of tlie meeting that the secretary
be in.structed to inspect losses, it neces-
sary, at his option. H. H. Ritter and
George M. Kellogg were elected directors.

The old officers were re-elected, viz.,
president, J. C. Vaughan; vice-president,
E. G. Hill; .secretary, John G. Esler;
treasurer, .\. M. Herr.

An amendment to the by-laws was pro-

820

The F^l-orists* Exchange.

posed to the effect that tbe interest of
reserve fund be placed in reserve instead
of emergency fund.

The reports submitted by the secretary
and treasurer were as follows:

REPORT OF SECRETARY.

On the first day of August, 180'.>, the
864 members comprising the Florists'
Hail Association insured an aggregate of
11,209,865 square leet of glass, sub-
divided as follows : Single thick, 2,838,-
560; double thick, 5,934,262 squarefeet;
extra oue-half, single thick, 254,525
squarefeet: extra one-half, double thick,
446,116 square feet ; extra whole, single
thick, 650,685 square feet; extra whole,
double thick, 1,436,038 square feet.

The receipts for the year euding Au-
gust 1, 1899, have been: From uinth
assessment, f 6,339; from new business,
as per accompanying treasurer's report,
fl,972.62; money refunded, $91.62;
interest on investments, S241.78, and
from reiusuranee of glass, $67.20, mak-
ing total receiptsfor the year, $8,712.22.

Disbursements have been for losses,
.$5,337.39; for expenses, $1,220.88:
money invested on account of reserve
fund, $800, making a total of $7,358.27.

The cash balance on hand is $4,334.88
of which $640.25 belongs to the reserve
fund, leaving $3,685.63 available in the
emergency fund.

The reserve fund on August 1, 1899,
was $6,000 in securities and $649.25
cash, making a total of $6,649.25, a
sufficient guarantee that all losses will
be promptly met, if claims are properly
presented.

42,084 square feet of single thick and
and 32,438 square feet of double thick
glass belonging to insured membershave
been paid for during the year.

The percentage of "loss on single
thick was linosi,^--^! per cent, and

5 i.3S334.-^,pg.j3j on double thick. The
record of hail storms for the past 12
years, so far as your secretary has been
able to ascertain is appended below :

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STATES. 5§§ B°i

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Maine 3

Vermont 3

New Harapshire. . 4 1

Rhode Island 3

Connecticut 5

MassachuBette 9

New Vork 61 7

New Jersey 38 5

PenDSftvania 40 2^

Delaware 1 1

Ohio 37 S8

Indiana U 4

IlliDois 48 34

Miebigan 12 4

Wisconsin 19 19

Minnesota 18 7

Iowa 29 35

Missouri 36 67

Kansas 38 59

Nebraska 19 25

Arkansas 2

Colorado 23 22

North Dakota.... 6 1

South Dakoto .... 8 4

Montana 1

Wyoming 3 3

Maryland 6 3

Virginia 2 1

West Virginia 11 3

North Carolina... 3

Kentucky 7 2

Georgia 3

Texas 5 1

Louisiana 2

Tennessee 1 1

Florida 1

Mississippi 1

Oklahoma Terr^y. 6 6

Indian Territory. 1
Dist. of Columbia 3

Canada 2 1

New Mexico 1 1

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4

3
2

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3
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6

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15

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It might be well to call attention to
the fact that New York State, where the
Florists' Hail .Association has had a very
small percentage of patrons, has suffered
from 61 hailstorms, and only 7 losses
have been paid, while Missouri, where an
unusually large percentage of florists are
insured has a record of 35 storms and 67
losses paid. Furthercomparisonsmaybe
interesting.

The increase in Insurance the past j'ear
has been fully up to the largest gain of
any preceding year and the trade is
slowly but surely learning by sore ex-
perience that to ignore hail insurance is
a "penny wise, pound foolish " policy.

John G. Esler, .Sec'y.

TREASURER'S ACCOUNT. — RECAPITULATION.
. DEBIT.

To balance on Hand, August 1,1893.,.. $3,980 93
To total receipts for year ending Aug.
1, 1899 8,713 22

$11,693 15
CREDIT.

By losses tor year ending Aug. 1, 1899. $5,337 39
By expenses fur year ending Aug. 1,

1899 1,220 88

Byinvestmentaccountof reservefund 8U0 CO
Balance on hand, August 1, 1899 4,334 88

$11,693 15

RESERVE FUNU INVEST.MENTS OF THE

florists' HAIL ASSOCIATION OF

A.MEUICA.

Orvllle Township N. J. Bond, 5 per cent. $600 (JO
Orville Township N. J. Bond, 5 per cent. 600 00

County Du Page, 111., 5 per cent 600 LO

County Du Page, III ,5 percent 600 00

City ot Chicago, 1 per cent 60O 00

United States Government, 3 per cent. 50J 00
Tri-State Building and Loan of Fort

Wayne, Ind.,6 percent 2,200 00

Certiticate of deposit Lancaster Trust

Co., 4 per cent 800 00

Total $6,000 00

Albert M. Herr, Treas.

THE TRADE EXHIBIT.

In every respect this has proved the
best exhibition' in years; representative
in character, complete in detail, well
arranged and well managed, every ex-
hibitor well pleased with the superin-
tendent, Mr. George A. Rackham, to
whose indefatigable exertions and at-
tention is due much of the success of
this part of the convention. The exhi-
bition is the backbone of the society-
let no executive committee forget this.
It should be encouraged in every way
possible. It follows, too, as a natural
consequence, that at points where a
good exhibition can be secured a rous-
ing attendance of delegates follows.

Class A— Plants.

Ji'iiGES— i?. Ituettner, Georae E. Fan-
court, and Clinrles IK Ball.

J. B. Mooihead, Moorhead, Texas.
—Cacti.

W. J. Hesser contributed a collection
of palms from his Plattsmouth (\eb.)
greenhouses.

C. C. Pollworth, Milwaukee, had an
assortment of palms and ferns well suited
to the retail trade.

W. E. Hall, Clyde, O.— Little Pink
seedling from Mars— the newever-bloom,
iug double Mars geranium.

Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark,
N. Y., showed samples of Cryptomeria
japonica, the Japanese araucarla.

Albert Fuchs, Chicago, staged a col-
lection of decorative stock, among
which were someflneplants of Pandanus
Veitchii.

J. C. V' aughaii.Chicago, staged hybrid
roses for Winter forcing, a general line of
florists' stock and a well-grown plant of
Acalj'pha Sanderi.

E. H. Michel, St. Louis, showed
among his palms and terns well-grown
Nephrolepis davallioides furcans and N.
cordata compacta.

Bobbink & Atkin.s, Rutherford, N. J.,
staged a general assortment of palms
and aspidistras; fornewly imported stock
it showed up very well. '

Peter Crowe was awarded the society's
medal for what the judges term an extra
good strain ■ of adiantum decorum and
recommend as a variety for cut fronds.

J. A. Pelersou, Cincinnati, was one of
the late but successful exhibitors, with a
well-grown selection of palms and Adi-
antum Farleyense. A noble cycas orna-
mented the center of this exhibit.

Geo. Wittbolil, Chicago, made a very
creditable display of Western grown
decnratii'e stock; their Nephrolepis
Wittboldi is a variety showing com-
mendable merit and deserving of favor-
able notice.

The original plant of Nephrolepis AVitt-
boidi was on exhibition. It is distinct
from all other forms of nephrolepis, very
hardy and vigorous, and has given over
200 new plants since its transfer into a
5-inch pot eighteen months ago. With
all its fronds removed it has since that
time developed so rapidly that it now
fills a 9-inch pot."

Geo. A. Rackham, IJetrolt, showed
with a choice assortment of plants
a batch of cyclamens, demonstrative
of high culture being particularly large
aud well furnished plants for this" season
of the year.

C. D. Ball, of Philadelphia.— This ex-
hibit contained a general assortment of
palms for trade purposes grown fully up
to hisexcellentstaudard. Arecalutescens
was well shown. We understand this
palm is scarce this season.

Harry P.ipworth, New Orleans, La.,
exhibited some grand specimens of both
common and rare palms in commerce.
A handsome plant of Pritchardia niacro-
carpa, also Thrinax elegans and Ph(enix
rupicola were much admired.

Siebrecht & Son, New York, staged
palms and decorative plants for com-
mercial purjioees. Their large stock ot
smaller-sized kentias was a particular
feature in this exhibit. A fine plant of
Pritchardia paciflca attracted much at-
tention.

Robt. Craig & Son, Philadelphia.—
This exhibit was made especially attrac-
tive by a display of finely grown crotous
and Acalypha Sanderi, also fine speci-
mens of N. Bostoniensis and N. dav-
allioides furcans, Livistona rotundifolia
Pandanus Veitchii.

Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia,
occupied one corner of the hall with a
choice collection of palms, ferns and
decorative plants, and sturdy stock of
araucarias, bushy Cocos Weddellana in
seed pots, also a handsome display ot
kentias for decorative purposes.

Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. —
Cattleya gigas in a fine selected variety,
one of which is to be registered as C.
gigas atropurpurea,a fine, well-balanced
flower, ver3' dark in color aud lip In-
tense purple; also C. chrysotoxa, a fine
specimen Miltonla Roezli, and M. Koezli
album, (Jncidium curtum, petals and
sepals brownish, with golden-yellow lip,
bordered with a brownish fringe. On-
cidium sarcodes in bloom, also Cattley as,
labiata, Trian;e, Mossia-a, Mendell,
chocd-nsis, Harrisonije, speciosissima and
granulosa, Ljelias, anceps and autum-
nalis, all above in dry and established
plants.

Class B— Cut Blooms.

Judges — .4/e.T. Montgomery, Alex. S.
Burns, anil J. .1/. CVa.s.ser.

Luther Armstrong, St. Louis. — Arm-
strong's ever-blooming tuberose.

Cushinan Gladiolus Co., Euclid, O.
— A large, attractive and select collec-
tion of gladioli in fine varieties.

Class C— Boilers.

JvDiiES—Saniuel Henshan; C. B. Wbit-
nall, and .August Swanson.

Stephen Taplin's double action clay
and slack liurnlng hot water tioiler, in
the opinion of the judges, is a distinct
noveltj' and an entirely new departure
from any horticultural boiler hitherto
used. It appears like two boilers in one
and according to the inventor is the
most economical boiler for burning waste
matter such as slack, clay and other re-
fuse. The committee would like further
evidence as to its practical working and
think it worth while to invite a commit-
tee of the society to investigate its merits
further.

Hjtchings & Co. had erected on the
main floor one of their new sectional tu-
bular boilers, one full broad side being
left exposed to show interior construc-
tion and fittings. It has an improved,
shaking, dumping grate; the grate bars
meshing together when in action and an
automatic catch on the ash pit door. In
other respects it is constructed the same
as their No. 57.

Judges report tliis boiler is most excel-
lent in its retention of the strong and
valuable points of older boilers, to which
are added its various improvements,
which in all particulars add to its effi-
ciencj- thereby increaslug adaptability
to all situations as to style and location
of boiler room and the amount of heat-
ing to i)e done. It is convenient, durable
and economical to the best of our judg-
ment. The boiler having received a cer-
tificate of merit at a recent convention we
will simply add that some recent addi-
tions add emphasis to same certificate.

Class D— Appliances and Flower Pots.

JuiJGEs — J. F. Wilco.x, .idam Graham,
and .John Burton.

P. H. Sinison, Detroit.— Oak tubs.
Union Manufacturing Co., Toledo,
O. — Cypress flower tubs.
Detroit Flower Pot Manufactory,

Detroit.— Standard Flower Pots aud
Bulb and Kern pans.

The only certificate of merit recommend-
ed to be awarded by the judges at this
Convention wasforthe bottomless fiower

pot for carnations, violets, etc., which is
the specialty of this firm, a construction
which we believe has special merit for the
purpose inteuded, giving some of the ad-
vantages of sub-irrigation in the cultiva-
tion of these plants.

J. G. & A. Esler, Saddle River, N. J.—
Rubber Hose — "A good hose is a good
investment." The Eslers exhibit a good
hose.

Quaker City Machine Co., Richmond,
Ind. — A full working model of Evans'
Improved Challenge Roller Bearing Ven-
tilating Apparatus.

I. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, la.
— .-V model erection showing Kramer's
Adjustable Tubular Greenhouse Con-
structions, invented by J. A. Kramer.

S. P. Conkling, Detroit. — .A splendid
exhibit in steam pipe and boiler cover-
ings, engineers' supplies, pipes and fit-
tings, hose, etc., was put up by this con-
cern.

George M. Garland, Des Plaines, III.
— Garland's Yalle.v Gutter and Drip Con-
ductor, the advantages of which are well
set forth in the circular issued by the in-
ventor.

J. D. Carniody, Evansville, Ind. — A
working model showing Carmody's
Everlasting Hinge for sash frames and
greenhouse purposes. Of malleable iron
and guaranteed not to break. Made in
different sizes to accommodate the place
in which they are to be used.

Ionia Pottery Co., Ionia, Mich. — A
full line of lawn vases, standard fiower
pots, saucers, bulb and fern pans. This
company manufactures a special jar-
diniere pot, with narrow rim, shorter
and narrower than the regular standard
jjot with wide rims, the advantage being
that they will fit a jardiniere without
overlapping. Owing to nature of clay
used pots can be giving a hard baking,
and jet retain their marked porosity.

Class E -Florists' Supplies and Earthern-
ware.

Judges— /Robert Kift, P. J. Hausnirtb,
and .J. IF. Ludwlg.

John C. Meyer & Co., Boston — Green
silkaline and fiorlsts' thread.

The Dayton Paper Novelty Co., Day-
ton, O. — A select line of paper boxes.

L, B. Brague, Hinsdale, Mass. — Bou-
quet evergreens, Christmas trees, moss,
etc.

Ed wards & Docker, Philadelphia, Pa.
—.\. full line of "Star" brand florists'
paper boxes for cut flowers.

E. H. Hunt, Chicago— Ribbons for
fiorlsts, Santa Maria and Honesty
brands, wheat sheaves, doves, tin foil,
etc.

Elli.s & Pollworth, Milwaukee— Im-
proved cut flower paper boxes, full tele-
scope, an attractive display of service-
able goods.

H. Bayersdorfer & Co. of Philadel-
phia, were awarded honorable mention
for their excellent display, the judges
commented ou the fact that the metal
wreaths were in the background ot the
exhiliit, probably showing the tendency
in regards to these goods.

C. Ford, Jr., Phila.— Florists' letters,
designs, wreaths, novelties in ribbon in-
scriptions, clock dials etc. A display in
metallic designs was particularly note-
worthy ; same being shown in tea roses,
lilies, pansies and violets; prepared cycas
leaves, wheat sheaves, etc.

Wni. C. Krick, Brooklyn, N. Y.—
Samples of Immortelle letters, emblems,
etc. An article ot real merit, just in-
vented, was shown here. It is an adjust-
able folding plant stand which can be
raised to a height of 40 inches. The
stand telescopes, and liy means of a
single screw can be raised or lowered at
will. The top of stand is furnished with
an indurated fibre saucer, and pots can
be securely tilted at an angle by means
ot a curved rest. The stand can be
erected or taken apart in a moment. An
illustrated description will appear in
these columns later.

Class F— Bulbs and Seeds.

J vncES—Itobert George, Warren Ewell,
and F. L. Atkins.

C. H. Joosten, New York, samples in
palm seeds and bulbs, mushroom spawn,
fostite, etc.

Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J.,
a large, interesting and very comprehen-
sive collection of tulips, h.yacinths, nar-
cissi and crocus.

Henry F. Michel!, Philadelphia— A
varied exhibit consisting of bulbs, seeds.

August 10, 1899.

The I=i_orists' Exchange.

821

mushroom spawn, insecticides, growers'
supplies and implements, rubberhoseand
patent hose couplings, fertilizers.

J. C. Vau^'haii, CbicHKo and New
York, a fine and taking assortment <>!
hyacinths, freesiae, callas, narcissi, L.
Harrisii, jonciuils and tulips. In all, nn
attractively displayed exhibit of choice
stock.

Clucas&Boddington Co., New York'
staged L. candidum, L. Harrisii, nar
cissi, Komau hyacinths, liermuda longi-
florums, and the new branching Easter
lily ( L. lonffitloruni giganteum multi-
florum.) This stock was advantage-
ously shown in the original cases in
which shipped.

Class G— Miscellaneous.

Judges — Robert Oeorffp. Robert Kitt,
J. F. Wilcox, Samuel Hensbmy. Alex.
Montgomery, and ICmil liuettner.

H. N. Wilcox, Detroit.— Exhibited Mc-
Gray's Patent Dry Air Refrigerator.

Tlie Skabcura Dip Co., Chicago and
St. Louis. — .\n exhibit of the well and
favorable known nikoteen liquid insecti-
cide.

Aiitou Hupprich, Detroit, Mich. — \
full line of plain and fancy standard
flower pots, hanging baskets, etc., for
the trade. A very complete line of at-
tractive goods.

Yeats & Bacon, Champaign, III.— The
Yeats Alarm Attachment. This alarm is
attached to the pipe in the greenhouse,
and is adjusted so that it will be set in
motion as soon as the heat falls below
the temperature desired.

Lucklaiid Ijuniber Co., Lockland, O.
— .Samples of clear cypress greenhouse
material. This enterprising firm gave
away, as a souvenir, several hundred
walking sticks made from their clear cy-
press sash bars ; these were greatly ap-
preciated and proved a drawing card.

Win. Dilger, Detroit.— Here is an ex-
hibit of Tuffa (Tuft ), a natural mineral
of a volcanic nature found in Ohio and
used for decorative purposes around
flower beds, urns, caves, graves, arches,
etc. Easily handled and v*ry attrac-
tive.

Daniel B. Long, Buffalo, N. Y'.— A full
line of florists' photographs and many
new and serviceable designs in calendar
and other printed work for florists with
which to advertise themselves, locally to
their retail customers, or generally to
the trade.

John Morehead, Detroit. — The More-
head Steam Trap, returning the con-
densation direct back to boiler, whether
pipes are above or below water line of
boiler. Inventor claims this api)MratuK
keeps the pipes clear of water, returning
everything to the boiler. Applicable to
any st«am plant now in operation.

Flower City Plant Pood Co., Roch-
ester, N. Y.— An exhibit of Walker's Ex-
celsior Plant Food, an odorless prepara-
tion, combining in a highly concentrated
and soluble form every element required
in plants to produce vigorous, healthy
growth and profusion of flowers. Put
up in bulk as %vell as in packets. A fine
exhibit, attractively displayed.

Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, offered
a special attraction in aquatics with a
collection of nymphwas and uelumbiums.
Among the new varieties we noted
Nymphsea William Falconer, the nearest
approach to a crimson; N. Laydeckeri
rosea, a most beautiful shade of rose.
This exhibit proved a drawing card to
visitors.

Florists' Supply Co., North Tona-
wanda, N. Y.— A Soil Crushing and Pul-
verizing Machine, can be quickly regulat-
ed by means of a crank so as to' leave the
soil coarse or fine, as may be desired.
The machine is substantiall.v built, dura-
ble in all its parts and easily operated;
thislatter fact weimjiressuponthetrade.
Made in two sizes. The sales of 300 of
these machines prove their value to
every grower.

White Enamel Refrigerator Co.t
St. Paul, Minn.— The Syphon Refrigera-
tor (Rohn Patent). This refrigerator
will keep flowers in perfect condition
from 7 to l.l days, by reason of the low,
absolutely dry temperature and circula-
tion, and absorption of the gases
(aroma) as fast as they originate. Can
be supplied in any size, ataboutthe same
price as any other in the same class of
flnish. Claims a saving of .3.5 per cent, in
consumption of ice over any other manu-
facture, size for size. Patents controlled
by the manufacturers.

Jno. C. Moiiiuger Co., Chicago. —
Working model of greenhouse, showing-
construction with top ventilation worked
by their Chicago lifting apparatus. The
niodel shows their improved driji mould-
ing for leading condensation from glass
to end of house; this keeps both pipes
and posts dry. The models showed
method of using both butted ami la]>pe(l
glass. This company also exhlliit .Jrn-
nings' iron bench frame and greenhouse
flttings. for which tlie.v are the Western
agents, specially devised for the construc-
tion of iron bench frame and roof sup-
jiorts. The flttings are marvels of sim-
plicity and dispense entirely with all
cutting of threads. A full description
with illustrations will be given later.

Lehman Bros. Chicago and New
Y'ork — The Lehman wagon heater tor
protection of plants in delivery through-
out the Winter. Made in two sizes, It;
and 20 ins. long respectively, each size
TVl' ins. wide and 3 ins. high. Heated
with a prepared carbon, which burns
without flame, oil, gas, odor or dust,
fifteen hours at a cost of six cents,
throwing out sufficient heat to render
plants absolutely safe from frost in the
coldest of weather. Takesthreeminutes
to heat up. The testimonials furnished
from the trade prove this heater to be
one of the best — if not the best — ever fur-
nished for heating wagons.

.1. Austin Shaw, representing many
horticultural houses, had exhibits in
charge for L. H. Foster, of Dorchester,
Mass., Jackson & Perkins, Newark, N. Y'.,
and others.

Judges on medal awards were .James
Dean, John N. May and Wm. Scott.

BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS.

Roses — .\s the nightsgrow colder more
care will be necessary in ventilating or
mildew will soon make its appearance. Do
not close a house uptight even if the tem-
perature drops lower than we like to
have it, as that only makes a cold, damp
atmosphere, which is one of the very
things to be guarded against in prevent-
ing mildew and having strong, vigorous
plants to cut from during the coming
Winter. .\t the very first appearance of
either mildew or green fly use such meas-
ures as are at hand to check them; do
not wait until they have a strong foot-
hold and then wonder why it is the pests
are so hard to get rid of. Try to always
have the watering and syringing donein
the forenoon, to enable the foliage to get
dry before ventilation has to be reduced
any, and avoid giving stimulants until
the plants are large and strong enough
to be benefited by them.

Febnehies— With the average florist
the filling of small ferneries has become
an important feature and it is well to be
prepared with a suitable collection of
young ferns for the purpose. These
should be kept in as small pots as possible
so that in filling such ferneries no mutila-
tion of the roots is necessary and the
plant's season of usefulness Is greatl.v
extended. A supply .'of Cocos Weddeliana
in pots not larger than three or four
inches should be kept in stock to be used
as^center plants for the very small ferner-
ies, wliilctorthoseof largersize nothingis
jircttiir than a nicely grown plant of
Areca lutesi-ens.

Double Petunias— If it is intended to
carry any stock of double petunias over
for another year the present is a good
time to take the cuttings. Take only the
most desirable colors and after the cut-
tings are rooted give them as cool treat-
ment as possible, otherwise they will
grow tall and spindly and make but poor
subjects to propagatefrom in the Spring.

Cabnations in the field will not require
much pinching after this date, but any
fiowerstemsthat appearshould be taken
off before they have a chance to bloom.

Erythkinas make such excellent sub-
jects for planting out in beds, or in tubs,
that it is strange they are not more
grown for these purposes. The native
kind, Erythrina herbacea,is not of much
service for this work, as it fiowers only
once during the season and that at a
time before much growth has been made.
The flower stems are, in this species,
thrown up from the base, while on the
other species they are at the ends of the

branches. The kinds known as lauri-
folia, crista-galli, and Henderson! may
be had continuall.v in flower, by trim-
ming off the flower stems as soon'as the.v
are past, thus encouraging the plant to
!nake new breaks which flower in a sur-
prisingly short time. C)ld plants winter
in frost proof quarters when kept dry.
To increase stock the readiest way is to
start the old plants early in the Spring,
taking off the tender shoots with a heel,
placing them in small pots in a brisk
bottom heat. These will make flower-
ing plants th esame Summer.

Germinating Rose Seed. — This is apt
to i>e a trifle di8ai)pointing owing to the
irregularity of the seed leaves making
their appearance above the surface.
Several batches of seed which %vere sown
beginning of last October have some of
the seed germinating now, while others
in the same batches which came up last
F'al! are now plants, several of which
have canes 6 ft. long. Owing to a lack
of exact information as to the causes of
this irregularity, I would suppose it due
to a lack of the proper constituents in
the soil which contribute toward the
decomposition of the achenes in the first
place. But even after every trace of the
achenes has disappeared, the seeds re-
main for months evidentl.v in a perfectly-
fresh state but with the thin seed cover-
ing (juite fresh, holding the embryo plant
in a dormant state. To show that a
renewal of the soil about the seed has
something to do with the hastening of
germination — it may bebylettingin more
air or giving a heavier covering — ever.v
time the soil was removed and fresh
material given, the number germinating
immediatel.v after the operation, or with-
in two weeks, was greater than in any
other period of the same duration. The
method of soil renewal is a simple one;
it consists of removing the surface con-
tents of the seed pan deep enough to
ensure the presence of the seed, put the
whole into a sieve with a mesli small
enough to prevent the seeds going
through, then, with the hose, wash
every particle of the soil through.
Some particles of the compost will re-
main together with the seeds, but the
latter are easily separated from the
rough particles of the compost when the
entire mass is placed on a sheet of thick
paper. .Sow the seeds immediatel.v after
on a surface prepared beforehand, to pre-
vent drying out. Cover with clean sand
and a crop of seedlings will almost cer-
tainly be the result.

Cauliflower Under Glass.

In casting round for prrifitable crops
to Ije grown during the Winter it is
strange that growers so seldom think of
cauliflower. The advantage in growing
this vegetable is that there is but small
competition with southern grown cauli-
flowers, the quality of which is also infe-
rior; there is always a good demand for
well formed solid heads at relatively high
prices; and other crops, such as lettuce
and cucumbers, may be grown in the
same house at the same time. ""I'lie fol-
lowing method and figures will speak for
themselves. They are taken from actual
experience with the crop;

Use any well ventilated greenhouse
where the temperature can be readil.v
controlled. The plant does not want
much heat as this tends to produce leaves
and stems at the expense of heads. A
night temperature of about 50= is best
although the mercury may go down to
ioo without doing any harm. The day
temperature will, of course, vary with
the outside temperature, the wind and the
amount of sunlight, 70' and S0° not
being uncommon on clear days, and 60°
or even 50- on cloudy ones. Fresh air
with plent.v of moisture in it is essential.
The moisture may be supplied in the
usual manner b.v sprinkling the walks,
pipes, etc., once or twice a day. At the
approach of sunn.v Spring weather the
plants will need to be shaded with tlie
whil<-wash or naphtha-white-lead shade
coninionl\- unt-d for the purpose.

TIh- soil should be very rich, particu-
larly if lettuce and cauliflower are to be
grown together as mentioned Ijelow.
Applications of liquid manure should be
given at least once each week after the
heads begin to form. The beds should
be kept reasonably moist but water must
never come in contact with the forming
head since it fivquently , produces rot
under these circumstances.

From the time the seed is sown in the
flats, until the plants reach a height of
two or three inches, should tje three or
four weeks. The.v should then lie pricked
out into flats and about two weeks later
into three-indi pots. Plants of this size
and treated in this way do better when

transplanted to the final beds than if
pricked out when larger. If the.v have
grown large before being shifted they
Kenerall.y become leggy and produce but-
ton heads. An advantage in having
Ijl.ints in pots is that they suffer no check
when transplanted and they are read.v to
be s<'t in the bed atany tinn* that a jjlant
is removed eitlier because mature or on
account of injury. If lettuce is to be
grown between the cauliflowers, a thing
that can easily be done, the cultural con-
ditions necessary for both crops being
practically thesame, the plants should be
set eighteen inches apart each way.

This will allow the setting of three let-
tuce plants to each cauliflower. The let-
tuce may be cut sooner than the cauli-
flower, in fact Avill generally need to be,
becau.se the cauliHower will probably
crowd it if left too long. But this is an
easy matter for the grower to see to. No
advantage is gained b.v planting the
cauliflowers closer than" eighteen inches
since thehesids produced are smaller with
tlie less distance and the quality is no
better than when set eighteen" inches
apart. In fact, the advantage is in favor
of the greater distance because there are
fewer plants to handle, the labor of hand-
ling is less and the plan allows the grow-
ing (^f lettuce (It the same time. Returns
fr(jlH the lettuce ^\ill moreover be almost
clear ju-otit, the only JTems of exjieiiKc in
their management being that of liamlling
and .seed.

The time necessary to produce heads
from seed varies from 90 to 120 days, de-
pending upon the variety, the manage-
ment, the season, whether fall, winter or
spring, and to a certain extent upon the
precocity of individual plants. Thus with
proiier arrangements three crops each of
caulitliiwer and lettuce should be pro-
duced lietwe<'n the sowing of the first
seed in September and the maturing of
tlie last heads in June. Some monej'.may
also be taken in by setting cucumber
vines at intervals of three feet between
the cauliflower plants around the mar-
gins of the beds and training the vines
upon trellises towards the roof, .\bout
200 vines can be planted in a house the
size of one mentioned below, and if the
fcu-cing variety known as General Grant
be grown an average of six or seven fruits
weighing a pound or more each may be
expected from the jilants. Usually the
fruits of this variety weigh more than
tw(j pounds and often as much as four.
These readily sell during the winter at 10
to 2t.) cents each, according to size.

Bleaching the heads is very simply
done Ijy pinning two or more leaves to-
gether above the;heads three or fourdays
before they are to be cut. This, in addi-
tion toimproving the appearance, height-
ens the quality. Heads not bleached lack
sweetness and flavor.

As tf) the cost of management and the
returns the following may be stilted:
One man can manage a house 24x170
feet when planted to these crops. The
area of this house, after allowing for two
walks and bench space for potting and
growing the seedlings will be suflicient
for at least 1,300 cauliflower plants and
three times as many lettuce plants.
Not less than 00 iiercent. of the plants
should, under proper management, pro-
duce marketable heads, namely 3,510
cauliflowers and 10,530 lettuce during
the whole season — three crops. The first
crop of cauliflower should sell for at least
15e. a head wholesale, the second at 20c.
and the third at 15c., which will give
a gross return of $585; and $325.25 re-
spectively, the lettuce selling at the aver-
age price of 2i/oc. a head. This makes a
gross total of .$"848.25. Expenses would
vary In different localities and under dif-
ferent connditions. but the following esti-
mate for the whole season will proliably
be a rather high average; Fuel, $125;
care of horse. $75; seed, $8; insurance,
$15; miscellaneous, $00; total, $283.
Deducting, this would leave the sum of
$505.25 to coverinterest upon the invest-
ment and the labor of one man for nine
months, during the first and last six
weeks of which his time would not be
more than one-half occupied.

The prices and yields given are about
the lowest that would ordinarily be real-
ized, the former often being 5c. a head
more in the different seasons. Fall, Win-
ter and Spring, and the yield 5 per cent,
higher. "Then if cucumbers are grown
the iiroflts of the house would be so much
the greater. M. G. Kains.

Firms who are Building;.

HuNTiNonoN, Pa.— Swivel Bros, are
erecting two new houses, one 14x40 and
one 20x50.

Franklin, Pa.— W. T. Bell & Sons are
ilding a carnation house 23x116 feet.

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Contents.

American CAitNATH^N SocifeTV . . .8.9
American KObE Socit-TY . 8.it

BOOKM Hecilivkd H:£

BKiKirii FOK Busy Florisis . . . . «21

Bdddinu 8.i

Canauian HORTICOLTUKAL SOCIKTY . 8ii

CA01.1FI.'AVBH TNDiiK GbASH . . . 8;il

CHA^GEtl IN IJUSlNhSS 8.';J

Chuybanthjimum Society of America . 8.9

CORKKbl'ONDiiNCE ;

Sweet Pea S.luntion.Tue . . . .810
CusTjMti Laws, Muvemenx for Kj.visiom

OF 832

Cot Flower Prices 838, 8:9

FL0R1-T'8 EUrtOP/UAN TRIP, A . . .8.2

FLORIaTs' Hail, AsbuCiation . . 819-8JU

Games 833

Leoal Colum.v, Our t2i

NUHREKY Department 8i2

Ob.toaRY :

Ellis M. Siiwyer 823

PERhONALS 83.5

Qdestiun Box 813

Seeu Trai>e Report 8.0

Society of American Florists and
Ornamental HokticultorikTo' Fif-
TEiiiNTii Annual Convention. . 8i4-831

Trade Exhib.t 83J-831

Trade Notes :

St. Louit-, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Montreal,

OilHwa 824

New York, Philadelphia, Floral Park,

Torouio S23

WashiOfiton, Brooklyn . . . .832

BuB.on 8-4

Chieawo 825

Baltim re 83U

Koehedter, N. Y., Grand Ujpida, West
Haven, Oonn 831

Our BoBtoii conv-spoudent intoi'ius us
that an error crept into lii.s aeeount of
tbe trip from Boston to Detroit in last
week's is^ue. The buffet and sleeiiing-
car for the Hoston party was chai-teivd
by the party through Win. .J. Stewart
and not by Mr. Wood, as stated.

Samples of field-grown carnation plants
have been received from Charles Lenker,
p'reeport, L. I., and they are strong
vigorous plants, free from rust, and
average about twenty shoots to a plant.
The varieties included are Daybreak,
Scott, VanLeeuwen, Lady Emma and
Maud Adams.

EXHIBITIONS.

The Monmouth County Horticultural
Society has issued the premium list of
Its exhibition to be held at Kedbank,
N. J., .Vug. 30th and 31st. Firstandsee-
ond prizes are offered in seven classes for
flowers and vegetables. Special prizes
will also be awarded.

The Trade Paper.

A tew years ago the trade pajier was
an innovation. To-day it is a neeessitv.
^■e^v cunditionscreate new needs, and the
trade paper is one. The nierehant re-
quii-es to know what othens are doing,
what gooils are selling and what are the
latest ideas which are being put into
practice by his live competitors. Even
the townorvillage store, when conducted
in right lines, is unable to gctalong with-
out the trade journal, because the day of
the catalogues has arrived, and the local
merchant is forced to face competition in
his own town from big city stores linn-
d reds of miles away. To meet this suc-
cessfully, he wants to know the newest
things, and tlie cheapest and cpiickest
way is to read a trade paper.— Z*rj' Goods
Review.

Our Leg:al Column.

The Florists' Exchange has made arraiii^e-
ratnts with an experience,! and qualttied law-
yer, whereby all (juebliuiisof law alKctiug the
business of our reudera, will Le answered in a
general way, but we do not hold ourselves re-
sponsible for the result of any acLion taken
under ihe advice given. Such advice, however,
will give an idea of the complainant's standing
in the case, and may be the means of saving
both time and expense. In every instance
where auvice is sought give full particulars, for
a lawyer cannot auvise to advantage when
complainant withholds facts wliich it might be
possible for defendant to bring out against
him in court.

(1) We made a shipment of goods on the day
specified by the buyer, sent the goods by ex-
press C. O. D. Consignee tendered check to
expreos company which, of cuuree, retused to
accept it. Now the consignee refuses to pay
the bill and claims we should recover fiom ex-
presa company. What say you?

The express company was not obliged to ac-
cept the check of tbe purchaser and acted prop-
erly in refuaiug to du so. Your right of action
is against the vendee and not against the ex-
press company.

(2) A customer orders 500 small trees to be
sent by freight. The order is fl.led within four
days. U takes ten days longer fur the shipment
to reach him He accepts the goods, pays the
freight, but returns one-halt of them, claiming
that they arrived too late fur his purpose (Ist)
We claim diligence In tilling order. (2d) That
they should have bi.en sent by express if in
hasle. (3J) That it he accepted any part of
them he should accept all.

Whether or not a delay of four daysafter the
receipt ol an order and belore tilling it is a
reasonable time in which to oumpiy with the
oriier, is a question of f.ict to be determined by
ajuiy. The further delay of ten days while
the guods were in transit should not be con-
sidered, since the goods were sent acco, ding to
the instructions of the vendee and the delay
was caused through no fault of the vendor or
/us agent. Ii the vendee accepts the goods and
pays the freight upon them, he cann>.t return
a part of the shipment on thj ground that It
arrived too late for his purpose. The vendor
hds the right to regard the contract as an
entirety and as such to eiif.,rce pa>ment for
the full amount ol iheconiract pi ice.

W. M. Skabury.

New York.

Movement for Revision of Customs
Lavt^s.

The Jlerchauts' .\ssociatiou of New
York has been considering the subjects of
undervaluations and the sufficiency of
the Administrative Customs .\ct, which
supjdies the luachinery for giving effect
to the intent of the Tariff ],aws. Xt a
meeting of domestic manufacturers and
importers held .May 16, a report was sub-
mitted setting forth that the grievances,
due mainly to undervaluatiuiis, from
which domestic manufacturers and im-
porters allkeai-e now suffering, proceeded
priniipally from defects of the -Vdminis-
trative Customs .\ct and impediments
incident thereto. An analysis of the sub-
ject and discussion of means for reform
drew out the unanimous opinion that the
most effective line of work would be di-
rected to revision of the law and an in-
Huiry by a commission, composed mainly
of merchants, into administrative defects,
for the purpose of informing the Secre-
tary of the Treasury thereof, iind securing
relief by his action under the law. It
was deemed a desirable plan to request
the co-operation of the Executive De-
Iiartment of the Government.

It was accordingly decided to jirepare
a memorial to the President embodying
the consensus of the meetlug, to cause it
to be submitted privately to him before
adopting any final cause of action, and
to obtain, if practicable, his countenance
and supiiort in the proposed movement.
Mr. S. C. Mead, assistant secretary, was
delegated to lay the subject befoi-e Presi-
dent McKinley, with the result that the
I're.sidcnt granted him a long interview
and gave careful consideration to the
whole mattei, welcoming the co-opera-
tion of merchautile associations and sug-
gested that the Merchants' Association
of .\ew York appoint a committee to ex-
amine into the matter with the co-opera-
tion of representatives of other commer-
cial centers and present to him.asa result
of their investigations, a memorial con-
taining an outline of the amendments to
the act and changes in the rules, wliich
would guarantee to the domestic manu-
facturer and the lionest importer impar-
tial and consistent administration of the
tariff laws of the country.

The President further stated that if
these suggestions met with his approval,
he would incorporate them in the recom-
mendations to Congress in his annual

meesage, and ask Congress to take steps
to make these proposed amendments a
part of the law.

Following .Mr. .Mead's report, a perma-
nent organization of the c(jmmittee was
effecttNl, its scojje xi^yy carefull.y defined,
cuul its liunibers eiihu-ged to iiicluue the
priiicijjal business interests of the conn try.
The resolutions setting forth its purpose
and the methods desired to be followed
were submitted by a special committee to
tlie .Secretary of the Treasury and the
Assistant .Secretary, with most satisfac-
tory results.

As a result of this preliminary work,
the concurrence of the Executive Depart-
ment has been secured for the puriiosc
and in the manner desired by the ccni-
niittee and as Sdon as pi'acti<'ablr, (let;iils
iin'olving a minute exainination into the
operation of the law and of the rules w ill
bepioceeded with, in which the commit-
tee will have the co-operation of the prin-
cipal local customs officials.

As it is of importance that the recom-
mendations made by the committee to
Congress, through the President, should
be based upon expert knowledge.covering
every branch of trade or manufactures
affected by the present laws, the general
committtee will be enlarged to include
reiiresentatlvts of many .sections and In-
dustries. .Mr. W. .]. .\ngell is the secre-
tary of the committee as tit present con-
stituted.

BOOKS RECEIVED.

(Jn.NA.MIiNTAL .SHUI'BS FOR GARDEN,

I.aw.n AND Park Makino, by Lucius D.
Davis. Publishers G. 1'. Putnam's Sons,
London and .New Y'ork. Price .1^3.. "lO.

We believe this handsomely gotten-up
volume will form a most fitting compan-
ion to the several works on landscape
garilening that have recently been pub-
lished, from thefactthat it furnishes more
complete information relative to the differ-
ent shrubs I'ecommended in the books in
question (besides suggesting others suit-
able for. \merieau requirements) than can
possibly find a place in works of the
n.ature of those I'el'erred to. The author
has had a life long experience, and treats
the subject on which lie writes with that
tiituiliaiity which can only result from
many yetirs of close ob.servation and
study. No attempt has been made at a
strictly botanical classification or de-
Bcriiit.on. the object being to demon-
strate more the practical utility of each
shrub enumerated for the purposes in
view— to given brief account of its origin,
capabilities and adaptations. The
strictly technical may probably find
something to quibble over in the orthog-
raphy in some cases, as for instance, Hy-
drangea hortensia, for " hortensis," and
a feu- others; but these in no way de-
tract from the usefulness or value of the
book and can easily be rectified when the
issue of a second edition becomes neces-
sary. The work is an elegant example of
the printer's and binder's art, containing
numerous well-e.Kecuted illustrations,
which, coupled with the vast ainoiint of
practical information it provides, render
it doubly valuable and serviceable.

Landscapis Gardening. .V treatise on
the general principles governing outdoor
art; with sundry suggeslidus for their
application in the coinnioiier lu-oblems
of gardening. By F. .V. Waugh, professor
of horticulture. University of Vermont
and State Agricultural College. Illus-
tated, 12mo, 150 pp., cloth. Orange
Judd Company, New York, Price post-
paid, .")0 cents.

Within a very short period several very
useful books on this subject have ap-
peared, all of them of more or less practi-
cal utility, and it would seem as if the
"long-felt want" in literature on this
grand topic was to be supplied to an
overwhelming extent. Uf necessity, there
must be a great similarity in the subject
matter of each work appearing ou the
one theme, yet there is sufficient diversity
of treatment of it to make a perusal of
any of the different author's books inter-
esting and to a greater or less extent in-
structive. Professor Waugh's effort has
in its favor the factor of condensation.
In a most concise and lucid manner he
criticises the prevailing " landscape art"
in many of its most salient features, not
in any captious spirit, for he in nearly
every instance suggests improvements-^
from his own point of view, of course.
He evidently believes that landscape
practitioners do not devote sufficient
time to the study of the principlesof good
taste in landscape gardening, for the first
sentence of the preface to his little work
states " a thorough study " of such prin-
ciples " would be of measurable benefit
to two classes of persons— first, to prac-
ticing landscape gardeners; and, second,

to the rest of mankind." The author is
also of opinion that the average gar-
denei' needs no instruction in laying out
flower beds, in mowing lawns, nor in
cjiring for shrulibery; but he does need
very much ti better appreciation of the
deniands of unity, variety, character,
projiriety and finish," and to help the
gai-dener reach this goal the professor
has devoted much time ai.d study, the
result of which is now given to the read-
ing public In 'Landscape Gardening."
The practical portion of the book begins
with Part HL, which embraces chapters
on entrances, drives and walks, planting
streets and avenues, city or suburban
lot, the ornamentation of farmyards and
amelioration of school grounds. The
liart devoteil to ■ ( laideners' materials,"
furnishes lists of vaiious trees, shrubs,
perennials, cinmials, bulbous jdants, etc.,
suitable for landscape Work. In the a])-
pendix is a helpful enumeration of books
on landscape gardening, both European
and American. The illustrations are
mechanically and artistically very good;
all meaning something and having some
vital connection with the text.

Ginseng, its cultivation, harvesting,
marketing and market value; with a
short account of its history and botany,
by Maurice G. Kains 12mo, 04 ]ip.;
Orange Judd Company, .New York. Price,
postpaid, 2o cents.

As its name indii'ates, this book is a
complete working treatise for the grower
of ginseng— tlutt new ci'op which is at-
tracting such general attention among
farmei's and gardeners. It discusses in a
practical way how to begin with eitlier
seed or roots, soil, climate and location,
preparation, planting and maintenance
of the beds, artificial pi"<rpagation, ma-
nures, enemies, selection for market and
for improvement, iireparation for sale
and the profits that may be exjiccted.
The booklet, which appears at an ojipor-
tune time, is concisely written, well and
Iirofusely illusti'ated and should be in the
iiands of till who e.xpect to grow this
drug to supply the export trade and to
iidd a new and profitable industry to
their fiirms and gardens, without interfer-
ing with the regular work.

.\ny or all of the above mentioned new
books can be had of our publishers.

A Florist's European Trip.

Mr. X. .Studer, of Washington, D. C,
has just returned from a tout' through
Europe, extending from June 28 to Au-
gu8tl2, arriving in New York per steam-
ship St. J'aul. This was his first trip
across the ocean since he arrived in this
country 28 years ago from Berne, .Switz-
erland, his native place.

Mr. .Studer rejiorts that flower grow-
ing is an important industry in Switzer-
land, and that there is much rivalry
among the owners of private places,
especially as to window displays, for
which prizes are offered. In Zurich, a
town of 150,000 inhabitants, there are
over sixty florists having greenhouses.

In traveling through .Switzerland,
France, Italy, Germany, Holland and
England, .Mr. Studer did not notice much
variation in the prices for eijual grades
of flowers, and thinks that the growers
work together better than in the Uniteti
States, thus maintaining a higher stand-
ard of prices. In violets the doubles are
moat popular, especially Marie Louise;
this plant does not seem as mueli subject
to disease as here, probably on account
of a more regular climate. The carna-
tions were not equal to the American
grown. The principal roses noticed in
the Continental markets were La France,
Bride and .Marechal Niel.

Wasliing:ton.

The recent hall storm was the most de-
structive to glass structures which has
visited this locality in many years, sev-
eral greenhouse establishments suffered
quite severely. J. K. Freeman's place at
Brightwood came out in worse shape
than any of the others, fully two-thirds
of the glass being wrecked. Outdoor
plants having large and soft leaves were
totally ruined ; fortunately his large
stock of decorative plants is kept in his
Georgetown greenhouses, which suffered
but little. G. W. 0.

Brooklyn.

: ;F.'M. ivram haspurchased the business
together with the store, fixtures, etc.
owned by the late Charles Brady, 228
7th avenue. The store is neatly ap-
pointed and is in a location where a
profitable business may be conducted.

August 19, 1899.

Th& Florists* Exchange.

823

New York.

A gcMUTul (iiiii't previiils tlirough the
llovver circles ot tliis city and as far as
Inisiness is conconied tliei'e is Init little to
report. Roses are pleiitirul enough to
satisfy all detuand.s but mostly of an in-
terior"grade and short stemmed, this fact
tends to make them sell very cheap, many
Bride and liridcsmaid going as low as
35 cents per 100. Fancy American
Beauty are liccoming more numerous
and they proliahly clean up better than
Huy othertlower comiugintothe market;
other roses, such as Testout, Morgan
and Victoria sell anywhere from $2 to
f-t per 100. Good carnations can
scarcely be found, but there is plenty of
poorstock around: asters have dethroned
them tor the time being, as they are so
plentiful, and what is of more impor-
tance, so cheap. Gladioli are having a
big run. but many retailers are receiving
them direct from the growers, conse-
<iueiitly dealers handle but a few com-
pared with the enormous quantity con-
sumed. Hydrangea p. g. is on hand in
immense lots. A little of this goes a long
way, either in a decoration or backing up
a funeral design, and at the prices it can
be bought for it is a snap for storekeep-
ers. S|ieciosuni lilies are plentiful, yet
there is u') great call for them. Lilium
longiHorum is to be had at .f 8 per 100,
this' is rather an off season for them but
the Howers are all right. Lily of the
vallevhas been erratic this week and now
from';p2 to t^ per 100 is realized though
on Monday ([Uite a number were sold at
$4. Sweet peas seem to be scarcely in it
any more, the street prtldlers can get too
many short-stemmed roses at their own
figui-es. .\sparagus and emilax find but
slow sale at prices the same as quoted in
our last.

.\mong the retailers this has been a
very quiet week, steamer trade has fallen
off now though it has held up well this
season and no fault can be found in that
line. Store windows are kept gay with
gladioli, lilies, golden rod, etc., in fact
there 'seems to be as much of a desire to
have "a. pleasing window at this season
of the year as there is at any other time.
.Vlmost the only I'all for flowers now are
those of a funei'eal nature. _
Brevities.

The Rosary Flower Company wil'
move from 36.") to 388 Fifth avenue on
September 1. The object in moving is to
obtain a larger store, made necessary by
increasing business.

The .New YorkGity park gardeners have
formed an association and have adopted
an uniform scale of $7.') per month.

Mrs. D. V. Mellis and daughter are off
to the Catskills.

\Vm. Prosser will take his family to the
mountains this week.

W. F. Sheridan is back from a two
weeks' trip to Port .Jervis.

E. C. Horan is home from Bridgeport.
H. .\. Bunyard is packing Bermuda lily

bulbs with "sponges, they make a light
and efficient material for the purpose.

There are many members of the craft
that would like to have an outing under
the auspices of the Florists' Club.

F. Atkins left for Detroit a few days be-
fore the crowd, intending to combine
business with pleasure en route.

Wm. Elliott & Sons received, per S. S.
Umbria, on Tuesday, a shipment of fifty
cases of mushroom spawn. It is their
first shipment ot the season, is fresh and
ot particularly good (luality.
Visitors.

J. T. Lovett, Little Silver, N. .J.,
N. .Studer, of Washington, D. C, arrived
on the S. S. St. Paul last Saturday and
stayed here until .Monday.

Philadelphia.

To tlie Conventiitii.

This city did well tor the Conven-
tion, there being ."lO persons from here;
the main |iarty left the Reading terminal
at 12::!0 noon on Monday,. ">0 strong, six
others had gone on before by various
routes. The delegation was a good
representative one, ami by the time Beth-
lehem was reacheil all had settled down
for the journey. Here the New York
delegation was met and no doubt a joy-
ous time was the result the rest of the
way.
Trade.

I'.usiness is ver.v (piite this week,
nothing but a little funeral work going
on anil llowers are very scarce. In roses
only white and ijink are to be had; car-
nations are very scarce as also are asters.
Notes.

Hugh Graham is again aljout, look-
ing wellconsidering the severe sickness he
has passed tiirough.

A very Interesting game of Ijaseball
was played on Saturday last at Fiftieth

and Walnutstreets, between a nine chosen
from employes of lioliert Craig & .Son
and a nine chosen fi-oni the wholesale cut-
Hower salesmen ot the city, the former
won by a score of 10 to 8.

David Rust.

Floral Park, N. Y.

Seeing tlie thotisands of gbolbjli that
are coming regularly to the .\ew York
market and leartdng that Floral Park
was supplying the majorlt.v of them
we recently visited the establishment
of John Ijcwis Childs, and had the
pleasure of looking over his vast fields.
.\early 90 acres are planted and the
number of flowers cut from such an area
can hariily be realized. The demand
from the .New York trade does not come
anywhere near using up the supply. As
regards the popularity of any particular
color or variety we may say that .Snow
White is tlie greatest favorite. Its sales
have over-topped any other shade (this,
of course, is as a cut tlower). In plant-
ing for outdoor effect there are many
brilliant colors that are its equal, too
many to enumerate here. Among the
seedlings as yet unintroduced there are
some choice sorts that are worthy of
mention. A very fiery red which im-
pressed us as being one of the brightest
is as yet unnamed and goes by the num-
ber 751. Salem is a soft creamy color
with chocolate colored throat, and is
quite prett.v. Olynipia is almost a pure
white. Lizzie is white, with purple center
and .Jay is a rosy i>ink beautifully
blotched. M. Zola and Sentry are also
improvements, the latter being a pretty
light colored variety.

The fields of lilies are also a beautiful
sight, and in tlie speciosums. Opal is, we
think, the finest of all. The petals are
broad, white at the tip, ileepening in
color towards the base, spotted with
scarlet, and do not recurve so much as
.\Ielpomene. Monstrosum allnini has a
broad, flat stem, and large bulbs throw
up a stem bearing from thirty to forty
flowers. L. speciosuui Henryi is a tall
growing variety and bears large flowers
of a, pleasing yellow color. Of Lilium
tenuifolium a large stock has been
workeil up, l)ut we were too late to see
these in Mower. In tlie greenhouses the
prettieHl Hight was the gloxinias. .Vbout
](),(Mio Hcedlings are raised and all are
of the erect flowering type. The color-
ings are all beautiful and show careful
selection. Some large-sized, nice colored
varieties are to be seen among the tuber-
ous rooted begonias, white and scarlet
being especially good.

We noticed two climbing plants on the
rafters that ought to be better known
than they are, as lieing quick growers
and free flowering they could both be
made useful in tlie cut flower trade,
one I'assiflora coccinea, with its pure
scarlet flowers, is very free, the other
Schutiertia graveolens; the flowers of
the latter resemble somewhat the
Stephanotis, not so fine and iiure per-
haps, but are grown much easier. One
of the specialties this year is the new
rose, Winter Gem. .\ large stock has
been worked up and plants are all show-
ing flower, even those in two and three-
inch pots. Gesnerias and achimenes are
also grown in large ciuantities, wliile ot
fancy caladiums tlie stock is innumer-
able. .Vbout fifty varieties are to be seen
of cacii, and a^ great trade is done with
these curious and interesting plants.
Azaleas are propagated by the thou-
sands, this being the only way that
plants of a suitable size could be ob-
tained in sufficient iiuantities to meet
the demands of the mail trade. The
ever-blooming clirysanthemum lias been
a special feature, and has had great
sales, and wl.ile the Hower does not com-
pare with the fancy chrysanthemum its
ever-blooming qualities are easily recog-
nized. E. S. .Miller, the genial superin-
tendent, keeiis everything in good shape,
and b.v his personal jiilotage makes a
visit to Floral Park a pleasure to be re-
membered.

Toronto.

Business about readied the bottom
last week, I think; the demand for cut
stock was very poor with much of the
stock offered in the same condition. 'I he
drought is still with us, tlicre was con-
siderable rain in near-l).v places but none
of the boys I have met got more than
enough tci lay the dust.

.John Duriioji, our well-known rose
grower, had a serious illness last week,
b it by last .■icc-onnts he "as improving
rapidl.v. There arc nofmany of the Tor-
onto lioys at Detroit, but several of them
expect to go to tlie Canadian convention
at Ottawa in September.

Thos. Manton.

Games.

Pliiladelpliia. — Members of the Flor-
ists' Gun (.'lull and their guests held a
shoot, August 8, at Wisslnomlng. It
was a point-scoring contest tor club
prizes. 'I'he pfiints scored so tar are as
follows: C. 1). Hall, Dorp, linrton,
W. H. W. and Smith,:! each; Bell and
-Vnderson, 2, and ('artledge, 1. Follow-
ing are yesterday's scores:

Unknown. Known. tl'iPp. Total.

Dorp 17 18 19 f.4

Burton 19 24 V .52

Smith 21 20 11 62

<;. D. Ball 1" 23 U 61

W. H. W .'4 2) 3 50

Bell 1.5 20 13 *»

Anderson 22 20 t:, 48

Cartlcdge 19 19 8 46

Westoott 14 II 20 45

Coleman 19 18 7 44

Pirk .13 18 13 44

McKaraher 10 18 IS 43

Harris 15 18 9 42

D. Jones 9 n 16 38

Parsons* 16 17

nevoe* 19 16

Eir»* 8 7

nowDa*. 15 15

Du Bra>'» 16 18

• Guestf.

OBITUARY.

Ellis 1*1. Sawyer.
Ellis .M. Sawyer, the son ot Wm. C.
.Sawyer, seedsman, of Portland, Me.,
died at .\ugusta on Friday, August 11,
after an illness extending over a period
of about six years. .Mr. Sawyer was
formerly a llorist on I'earl street. Wood-
fords. lleuoBalinnl :;,". yc.i ih of age.

jtiyLlsiss^

SkowmivGAN, Mp:.— IL R. Mitchell & Son
have purchased the florist business re-
cently conducted by Chas. A. Leighton.

Index of Advertisements.

Index of Advertisers.

PLANTS, SEEDS,
BULBS, FLOWERS

Abutilon 826

Ageratum 826-'J8

Allium . eu7

Alternanttaera 826

AmarvlllB 81-i

Auipelopsis 826

Araucarlan H'M

Asparagus. .811 26-27-29

-830 31

Azaleas 811-31

Begonias 8'/6

Bellls 834

Bougalnvilleas 826

Bulbs (not Hpectflcal-

ly named) ...818-09-11

Cannas 807

Calceolarias 810-3-1

Callas f07-08-(iil-34

Carnations.. 813-26- 26-27

-831-34
Chrysanthemums... 813
Cinerarias. . .808-10-26-27

-831

Clematis 811

Coleus 826

Crotons 827

Oryptomeria. . .810-30-:i4

Cut Flowers 828-29

Cyoas 81 "-28-3 1-34

Ovclamen 808-26-34

Cyperus 83U

D.ffodlls 8u9

Dahlias 81)1

Drac»nas 811-26

Erica «30

Fern8.807-ll-25-26-'2"-8U

Flcus Rll-26-30.3»

IreeBla 8u7-l)8-09-lil-:!4

Fuchsias 826-27

Oalax 829

OeranlumB..807 - 26-26-3 1

^rpvillea 826

Herbaceous Plan*B.. >^10

Honeypucliles 811

Hyacinths. 807-08-09-31

Hydrangeas ^31

Impatlens 8^6

Iris SOU

Ivy 826

Lillums 807-08-69 31

Lycopodium 826

Manettia 826

Mai-antas 830

Mignonette 8)8-34

Mushroom Spawn 808-U9

Myosotis P31

Narcissus. 807-08-09-34

Orchids S3')

'Tnithogalum 807

Oxalis 807-09-34

Pfisonias 811

Palms 807-0''-09-ll-26.26

-S27-30-34
Pausles .808-09-10-25-26

-834

Pelargoniums 830

Petunias 826

Pinlis .. 813

Poinstllas 826

Primulas.808-09-10-26-26

.836-34

Knvet 811

Hhododftndrons .... 811
KoSOT. 81 1-26-26-27-30-31
Sofids (not specifl-

cally named) «i8-09-10

Helaglnella 826-30

Shrubs (not sped

Hcally named) .... 811

.Small Fruits 811

Smllai .. .811-26.27.31.31

Splriea 811

Trees 811

Vegetables .. 826

Verbenas 826

Violets ..813-25-2"-.31 ;M

MISCELLANEOUS

Auctions... .811-28-29-34

Baskets 830

Board of Trade 834

Boilers . .824-31-32-33-34

Books ...809-13-32

Boxes 829

Business Opportuni-

ties ... 824

Cut Flowers, Whole-
sale and 'Jommis-
Hlon Dealers.... 828-29

Fertilizers 8.9-31

Florists' Letters... 881
Florists' Suppliep .808-28

-829-34
Flower Pots, Vases,

Tubs etc 828-32

Fruit and Hower

PUIes 8 1

Olass «:<2-33

QreeneouseOon-

struction. ^ 2-33

(ireenhouse Lumber 831

-8 2-34
Greenhouse Requi-
sites C26-12-33

Hail Insurance .... 832

Help Wanted 824

Hiuges 825

Hose 832

InBootlcides ,812-13-31

Mat-tica 832

Metal Designs 834

Moss 82.5-27-30

Newspapers 829

Peat 830

Pipes, Joints and

Valves 821-M-J2-33

Pumps 812

Putty 833

Sale or Itent *24

sash 833

Situations Wanted. 821

soil eS"

States S Supports 808-13
-5:11-33

Stationery 829

Tools, Implements

etc 80S-13-32-'3

Tying Material 831

Ventilators 826-32-33

Wants 824

Wire Designs... .829-29

Allen C H 808

AllenJ K 828

Allen WS 828

Am Gaidening 813

Am Jadoo Co 829-31

Am Rose Oo 813

Aschmann G. ... S31

AsmUB EG 827

Baker W J 828

Baldwin A J 831

BallerF A SU

Bariel V 810

Bassett b Washburn 829
Bayersdorfer H « Oo 834

B»ach J E 827

Beaiilleu H 810

Becker Fred 0 "3 )

Beckert WO 834

Bened'clO H 831

BergerH H *Oo.... 834

BerningH G K29

Black Uhas S'l

Blauvelt « Guttnian 82s
Bobbink 4 Atkins... 8 9

Bock W A 830

Boerner Fred 831

Boo) Floral Co 813

Boston Flower Gro-
wers'Association. 829

Boston Letter Oo 831

Box 26 827

Bradbury -'OS 827

Bragiie L B 829

Brown A H 813

Brown P 810

BrummerP 827

Bnnyard H A. 809-27
Burpee W A * Oo .. H06
na'itom'aNursCo.. 81"

Carmodv J D 825

Chinnick W J. 831

Oleary & Co 834

Clucas&Boddiugton

Co 807

CollinsT 826

Conard & Jones Co.. 813
Topgrove P A' Son.. . 826

Cottage Gardens 807

Cowen's N Sons 833

Cox C W 826

Cox Seed Oo 8ii9

Crabb 4 Hunter 831

Craig Robts Bon... 827

Crane S 811

Cunningham J. H . . 826
ClutFlower Exchange 828
Darlington B D.... 83 ■
Dean Boiler Co. . .826-32
Deutsche Gartner

Zeitung 829

DeWitt P M 831

Dletsch A SOo 832

Dillon J L 827

Dingee 4 Conard Co. 826
Domer F 4 Sons Co. 813

Dreer Hy A 8S0

Drown ED 830

DumontiOo 828

Edwards & Docker. . 829

Ehret F 829

ElohholzH 826

ElseleC 834

ElseloJO 830

Elizabeth NurseryOo 809

Elliott BL 8 11

Elliott Wm 4 Sons.. 808

Elliott W H 829

Ellis & Pollworth. 831
Ellwanger 4 Barry.. 811
Emraans Geo M... 826

FaustHQSOo 810

F Si F Nurseries. .. SU
Florist Hall Ass'n... 832

Foster LH 830

Fryer E 826

Gibbons H W 832

Giblln4Co 832

Gorton4Lldgerwood

Co 831

Grand Maison

Vineries Co 809

Greene 4 Dnderhlll 826

OuMck CP 830

GunlherWH 828

HartM A .. 828

HeisB J B 830

Henderson P 4 Co.. 809

-HI I
Herendeen MfgCo.. 833

Herr AM . 826

Herrmann A 831

Hesser W J 824

Hews A U 4 (^o 832

Hicks4 0i-awbuck.. 828

HilflngerBroB 832

Hill EG4 Co 829

Hippard E 832

Hitohings &Oo.... 833

Holbrook Bros 832

Holton 4 Hunkel Co 828

Horan EO 828

Horan Jas 4 Son... 813

Hort'Hdvertlser 829

HoweC L 825

Hughes George J . . . 826

HuRuesH 827

flulsebOBch Bros 809

Insall R 826

Internat'l Heater Co 832

Jackson E B s20

Jackson 4PerklnsCo 810

-830
Jacobs 8 4 Sons.... 813

Jennings E B 810

Johnson 4 Stokes... 810

JonesHT 827

JoostenC H 813

Kisllng Wm F 829

Kay W U 832

KelseyU P 829

Kenulcott Bros Co.. 8^9
KeiHej Mrs I W. ... 809

Kennedy LB 831

Kna()per A 825

Kraber WO 831

Ku-hn C A 828

Lager 4 Hurrell.... 830
Langjahr A H . ... *28

Lang J ... 8)8

Looker C 825

LlttleOeld U F... 813-^1

LUtleBe'dS 826

Lo kland LumberCo 831

LnngD B 829

Lord 4 Bumliam Co 833

MacBean AS. 827

MaderP 826

McCarthy N F * Oo. 828

McFaddenEC 830

McK«llar«iWlnt6rsor828

McManrs J 828

Meehan C E 827

MerkelO 4 Son 830

Meyer JO &0o 831

Michel P4 BOo.... 810

MIchellUF 808

MilIangF 828

MillerOL 83')

Moningor John 0 Co 833

Moon SO 811

Moon W HCo 811

Morr'B Floral Co.... «26

Moss G M 829

Murphy Wm 813

Nal'l Klorlsts' Board

otTrade 834

National PlantOo... 827
N Yfut FlowerCo.. 828
N YMktO Assn.... M9

Nlessen L >-29

Ormsby E A 833

Ouwerkerk P 811

Owen 11 P 831

Peacock W P S13

PennockSS 828

Pierce K O Co 832

PlersonFROo 807

Pinohurst NurBeries 810
Pittsburg Cut Flower

Co 828

Pltzonka G 831

Plant Seed Co 809

Pollen A 811

Quaker City Macb Co 832
RawBon W W40o.. HO

Reck J 826

Reed 4 Keller. 829

ReeserC A Co .... 827

Belnberg Bros 829

Renard Jos RI3

Rih»am C 4 Son 811

Itli-liiuond .Stove Oo. S32
It cksecker Otaas U. 829
Rlder-ErlcBson En-
gine Co 832

RippergerGeo 831

Kisser A E 830

RolkerAS Sons.. .808-09

Rose MfgOo 831

Rupp J F 809

Rabi-ansky W 813

SchillerJ L 809 10

Schmidt J 0 810 25

HchmitzFWO 8C8

Schulthels A 830

SchwabeCO 826

Scollav Jno A 832

Sea(-UIH Nursery.. 831
Hhellroad (I'h'se Co. 810

.Sheridan W F »28

Siebrecht4 Son 807

Smith AW 827

Smith N 4 Son 813

Smith W4T Co.... 827

SoitauC 4 Co 810

Slahlhut H 825

slearuB A T Lum Oo 833

Stellens E 829

StootholT H A 4 Co. 812
Storrs 4 Harrison Co 811

Studer N 826

Stumpp 4 Walter Oo 8' 8

Sutherland G A 1^28

Suzuki 4 Ilda 810

Taylor E J 827

Thorburn JM400. 808

Towoll J A 813

Traendly 4 Schenck l'28
Troflcal Prepared

Plan' Co 830

Van Home Griflfen

4Co 832

Vaughan's Seed

Store 808

VincentRJr4Son... 826
Vredenburg 4 Co... 831

Wsehtel J 4 J 813

Watson T R 811

Weathered T W Sons. 833

WeberC84 Co 832

Weber H 4 Sons.... 813

Weeber4 Don K' 9

Welch Bros 828

Whllklln Pottery Co 832

White J 827

WIetor Bros 829

WlttboldOeo S30

Wolf AQ4Bro 833

Wood Bros 827

Woodbury DB. ... 852
Young C 4SonsCo.. 826

Young J 828

Young T Jr 828

Zirngiebel D 810

Wfbb City, Mo.— S. S. lirenneinan Is
building two more greenhouses tills
Summer, each 20x7.s feet.

824

Tub F'LORISTS*

■XCHKNGE.

Rate, 10 cents per line (8 wordfl), each Insertion.
Cash with order. This rate applies only to situation
wanted advertleements and when set eolld, without
display. Display advertisements $1.00 per Inch. When
letters are to be addressed In our care add 10 cte. to
«over expense of forwarding.

OITUATION wanted, flrst-olass designer,
^ tor, care of palms, general stocli, etc. .
J. H., Pequanwc. N. J.

decora'
i\.ddreHS

SITUATION wanted, Boodgrowerufpeueial stock.
*-^ careful, expert desiKcer, wlUlnK worker. Ad-
dress C. H., < are Florleta' Eichani^e.

'V'OUNQ mau, desiring to learn florist busincsp.
■*■ would like to hear of an opportunity. iiearNtw
York. Address \Vm. F. Lecluse, Gay vilie. L. I.

T^ANTED by a yuung man, age 19. a situation as
'* a»8latant In a c-'mmerclal or private place;
good references. S. Henry Storz, Lindenhurst, Suf-
folk County. New York.

"Vy ANTED, by young man, 33 years, elngle. life ex-
'• perience as rose grower in best places: best
references; strictly temperate. Address C. E.,
care Klortsta' Excbaiige.

CITUATION wanted by an all-round, sober and
*^ steady florlBt on commercial place, speaks Ger-
man and Bngllsfa. can furnlBh refi^renceB. Addiess
M. E. Meier, Colieee Point, L. 1., N Y.

TAT ANTED, a rosltion as foreman, flrst-class
•* grower ot Beauty ar d Tea rosea, 17 years' ex-
perience; German, 31 years of age. No 1 references.
Address C. K., care Florist's Exchange.

OITUATION wanted as working foreman, by mld-
^-^ die aged, married man, understanding cut
flowers, bedding plants and vegetables under glass
Address, W. A. W., 920 Rogers ave., Brooklyn, N. Y-

CITUATION wanted In a commercial place, nt-ar
*--' Boston, steady position ; 16 years' experience In
ail branches; German, single man. capable to take
charge of a commercial or gentleman's plate.
Address C. D., care Florists' Exchange.

OITUATION wanted, by married man. Ge-man,
*^ age 40. as foreman or manaeer on private or
commercial place, 21 years' practical experience tn
all branches, willing and obliging; flrst-class refer-
ences. Addrees M. K., P. O. Box 73. Lawrence. L. I

SITUATION W^ ANTED

By an American, 16 years' experience as
gardener, florist and maker up, steady position
only. Address

C. F.. care of Florists' ExchanjETe

NURSERYMEN !

s

A first-claHN induHtrioiis iiiaDager and
ropagator wantH poHition after October
St.: nIx years at* sneli iu last posliion t 1 S
years' expei-ieuce in pi-opatfating: green-
house and nursery stock for wholesale and
retail trade; well iulorined in evergreen
growing and Summer propagation of
roses; eastern or ceuti-al slates pi-eferred.
Best ot reference. No experience in cut
flowers. Addrei>>s

C. C.t care F'lorlsts* HxcbauKe.

Assistant Seedsman

Assistant Book-Keeper.

Wanted, a situation as above, In a wbolesale bulb and
seed firm, or wltb a wholesale cut flower commission
florist m New York City Am 19, iudustrlouB, honest.
and good at figures ; can furnish good references as to
character, but-iness ability, etc. : acquainted with both
English and French. Trustworthy and wllIlDg to assist
where needed. Apply

B. y., care Florists' Exchange.

HELP WIIITED

Bate SI per Inch. No adv. less than 50o.

W^ ANTED.

Office man, thoroughly posted in the plant
and seed business. Must have the best recom-
mendationg.

HENRY A. DRJEER,

rock Box 1618. Philadelphia, Pa.

^VANTEO.

Rose grower, must be a good, capable man.
with good reference from last place.

ni. J. BARRY,

Sausrertles, N. V.

W^ ANTED.

A young' man. sober and industrioup, as
salesman in Florists' Supply Line.

Address C. C, care of Florists' Exchange.

W^ANTED.

Assistants in our Vegetable and Flower
Seed Departments.

R. & J. FARQUHAB & CO.,
IG and 19 So. Market St., Boston, Mass.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

W^ ANTED AT ONCE.

Young man of good steady habits to work in
greenhouse and garden one who can make
himself generally useful on a small com-
mercial place. Address, staling experience,
nationality andreference, also wages expected
with board. Steady place for the right man.
Address
H. B. D., Box 15, Essex, Conn.

MISGEIUHEOUS WMIS.

Bate !$1 per inch. No adv. less than 50c.

W^ ANTED.

RUBBER PLANTS for stool , rooted cut-
tlDRS ot VARIEGATED VINCA, ENGLISH
HYand VIOLETS.
H. A. RAY. West New Brighton, N. Y.

^W ANTED.

Several thousand Peony clumps from the
field. Write, stating varieties and prices,

AMERICAN BOSE CO..

Washington* D. C.

BUSIKESS OPPOBTUmTIES.

Bate $1 per Inctu No adv. less than 60o.

FOR RENT OR SALE.

Greenhuuses, situared in Landadowne, Pa., a
beautiful suburb of Philadelphia, Home mar-
ket, a rare opportunity, cheap. Apply, E. B.
LEWIS, Landsdowne, Pa., or Jno. J. Gib-
bons, 2:^00 South Street, Philadelphia.

TO RENT.

Three greenhouses, withoutstock, hot water
heating, town water. Also dwellingof 7 rooms
and stable. 30 minutes by rail from New York.
C. J., care of Florists' Exchange.

F. J. BERNSTEIN,

Third Ave., cor. 68th St., New York, wishes to sell
hia store. Fully eqiilpped. good business, full in-
vestigation allowed; 14 years In block; 7 hospitals,
echools. churches, college, and other Institutions In
immediate vicinity. Principals only.

FOR SALE.

On account of old age I will sell my green-
houses, or will rent them for a term of years ;
established 30 years, the beat stand in New
England. For details adoress

IP, GORIIIL,HV,

IVorceBter, Mass.

FOR SALE OR RENT.

Greenhouse, dwelling, and celery garden;
good town, no competition, 4,000 ft glass, good
thing; $200 cash and $30 monthly will buy it

If you" want a home and business at a bar-
gain, investigate this.

W. J. OLDS,

Du Bola, Pa.

FOR SALC

AT A BIG BARGAIN. My entire stock
of Palme, Ferns and Decorative Plants,
with a well established wholesale business.

New wholesale list ready. Send for it.

For further information and special low
prices on large orders, address

^V. J. HHSSER.

PlaUsmoutti, Neb.

FOR SAI.B.

The Kood will and flxturea of reiail flower store,
situated at 15th and Spruce Sta., Pbiladelphia. Pa ,
has been open only one season and did t-'ood cui
flower and plant businesB.cash receipts reachlnK 16^0
per month; the store is in an aristocratic locality,
excellent opportunity for a young n.>au. as ROod
trade can be worked up ; rent paid up to October;
insurance paid to May IVIOO; fixtures all flrst-class.
Apply to

S. S. PENNOCK, Wholesale Florist,

1612-16 Ludlow St.,

PHILADELPHIA.

MISGEUINEOIIS.

Rate SI per inch. No adv. less than 50c,

FOR SAI.E.

Some extra good 3 Inch second-hand hot water pipe,
at 5 C'8. per foot. Also some 4 Inch. Secure It while
It lasts.

^V. H. SALTER, Rochester. N. Y.

FOR sale:.

One second-hand, 20 horse power. Horizonta
Tubular Boiler, good as new, full cast iron
front; also one 2 horse power Upright Boiler.
For particulars call on or address

HARRY J. McFABLAND,

Boi 14, Marshalton, Chester Co., Pa.

Mt;ntiun tne Fl-jfioLa Kxctiangi^ wneo writing.

St. Louis.

Same old story as regards business,
nothing doing; busluess was not of
much Importance, anyhow — conTentlon
was the only thing thought of this week.

Club Afeetini^.

The regular monthly meeting of
Florists' Club took place on the 10th
with a fair attendance. Reports of com-
mittees were heard ; the chairman ot pic-
nic committee reporting a total expense
to club of about f2S to $30, and the
chairman of the W orld's Fair committee
reported subscriptions amounting to
$2,100.

The report of treasurer showed the
club had no money to buy bonds or
loan out at Interest, but with the pay-
ment of annual dues now owing will
remain solvent.

The secretary's report was not the
most encouraging, showing a decrease
in attendance andaloss ot fourmembers,
the total membership now being 6-1. We
hope with the installation of new ofHcers
to see a revival of interest in the club.
The election of officers for ensuing year
resulted as follows; President, Fred.
Amman; Secretary, E.Schray; Treasurer,
J.J. Beneke; Vice-president, C. A. Keuhn.
.\fter a spirited contest requiring several
ballots. Dr. Halstead, H. G. Ude and
C. C. Sanders were elected trustees.

The resignation of Robt. Ayeres as
member was received and accepted.
Notes.

Prof. Wm. Trelease, of Missouri
Botanical Garden, has returned from a
two months' trip in Alaska. He was
with a scientific party, and has collected
a valuable amount ot data pertaining to
the flora of that country; it will beprob-
ably a year before this is ready in book
form. The Professor has had a most
enjoyable time aside from the practical
part ot the trip. C. C. S.

Buffalo.

Palmer & Son had one of the prettiest
and withal unique ot window displays
recently. The leading feature con-
sisted ot lllium blooms of the various
sorts, mostly short-stemmed ones, ar-
ranged in an irregular "shower," by
stringing them from 2 to G inches from
each other on light wires, these being
suspended from the ceilingof thewindow
proper. Some ot these strings of flo\' ers
reached nearly to the floor of the win-
dow, which was scattered about with
more or less ot the blooms and some
foliage. Several tall vases ot auratum in
the rear helped to give a setting to an
effect attractively peculiar and pleasing
to the eye in its delicate coloring.

Cincinnati.

A most pleasant gathering of the
florists ot this vicinity occurred at the
residence and greenhouses ot President
Mr. Murphy, the occasion being the reg-
ular monthly meeting of the Cincinnati
Florists' Society. At 1 P. M. carriages
met at the end ot Elheron ave. car line
the party which consisted ot Francis
Pentland, E. G. Hill, W. Pfelfter, Mr.
Lowe .\. Suuderbruch, Frank Ball, Geo.
liartlett, Geo. Corbett, ,Tas. Allen and
wife, R. Wittrestaetter, Gus. .\dnai and
wife, .lulien Schuman and wife. H.
Schwarz, Wm.Sunderbruch, Mr. Rodgers
and wife. The party was swelled very
materially by the Murphys. Upon the
arrival of the guests the Beechwood
band discoursed some fine music. Nut-
meg melons and cider wasthefirst intro-
duction, then the business meeting-
opened. W. K. Partridge was elected a
member by acclamation and the names
of Geo. Murphy and Philip lierlin were
handed in as proposed members. The

Bargains.

My one dollar subscription for the Florists'
Exchange gives me more bargains than any
other dollar invested. Let her grow.

Greenville, N. C. OLLBN E. WARREN.

FOR SALE

lO-horse, uprlRhi, tubular boiler, too small for my
use. in flrst-claes Cnndltlon, fully equipped. eauKes
valves, 2 hooda, ready to lij?ht np; bafe included"
Price. $30 00. P.O. B.. Readin-?. Address H. H
WEBER, 400N. 9th St., Readina, Pa

SHIPPING AND

MARKETING TAG

Preserve your identity on the stock you send
into market by the use of our water-proof
Shipping- and Marketing Tag. Prices and
samples on application to

THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE,

p. O. Box 1697, New York

solicitation committee reported pro-
gress. The crayon portrait of the late
R. J. Murphy was reported finished and
will be placed in the club rooms.

After the meeting adjourned the part.v
was invited to lookintothepottingshed
where a sumptuous lunch was greatly
enjoyed. A vote ot thanks was extended
President Murphy and his estimable wife
for their entertainment.

There will be a special social meeting
of the society on Tuesday, Aug. 29th, at
the greenhouses of J. A. Peterson to
which all are invited. The next regular
meeting will he at the residence ot Rich-
ard Witterstaetter, Thursday, Sept. 7th,
at 1 P. M.

Business is painfully quiet, Cincinnati
is unusually healthy.

C. J. Ohtner has returned from his out-
ing.

E. G. GiLLETT.

Montreal.

Trade Notes.

Just a little more life in the trade
is reported from a few of the stores the
past week, but not sufficient to cause
any alteration In prices or visible de-
crease in the overstock. The death from
typhoid fever ot Master Ulley, the cele-
brated boy singer, caused quite a large
demand for funeral work. Prices: roses
$1 to fl.25 doz.; carnations 25c. to 30c.
doz.; asters 25e.; sweet peas,l()c.to 15c.
per bunch still holds good.
Horticultural .Society. '

At the meeting of the directors ot
this society held in their rooms in the
Standard Life Building yesterday it was
decided to hold the Annual Exhibition in
the Windsor Hall on the 21st and 22d of
.September. The exhibition will be on
exactly the samelines as in former years,
the prize lists will be ready in the course
of a few days.
Club Notes.

The club meeting Monday night
was well attended, the center of attrac-
tion was a splendid collection of Dahlias
staged by Eddy & Sons, tor which the
firm received the club's first class certi-
ficate ot merit. A fine vase of Pink
Comet asters was also shown by the
secretary.
AVedding Bells.

On the 2d inst. Miss Harris, daugh-
ter of the senior member of the firm of
Harris & Hopton, was married toMr.W.
Taylor a rising young florist of this city.
The happy couple are spending their
honeymoon in Glasgow. B.

Ottawa.

The weather here is dry and decidedly
cool. Night temperature 50 degrees for
several nights, chrysanthemums like it
and are looking very good ; carnations
in the fleld not killed by the rains are
picking up. Wright, of Aylmer, has some
.3,000 plants which he is now housing,
the finest I ever saw at this time of year,
his soil is perfection and well drained.

Graham Bros.' stock only fair. C. Scrim
lost more than 50 per cent, in the fleld,
his plants grown in the houses look fair.
The new ones that he has. Crane, Melba
and Glacier, are a pleasing sight owing
to their sturdy growth.

The cold nights have not had a good
effect on roses in this locality.

Parliament has at last prorogued and
apparently the cut flower trade with it,
although there has beenademandtorthe
past two weeks tor funeral flowers, in
which e.arly asters have played a promi-
nent part.

On Tuesday the Horticultural Society
held their monthly show, it consisted ot
sweet peas and gladioli; owing to the
abundance otrain the quality ot the ex-
hibits was ahead of former years. Ama-
teurs captured most ot the prizes.

On Wednesday a meeting ot theflorists
of the city and neighborhood was called
to make arrangements tor the reception
of the Canadian Horticultural Society in
September. All were enthusiastic in the
desire to give the visitors a good time.

The arrangements made include a visit
to the Experimental Farm ; a ride to our
natural park, Rockclifte; a visit to the
Parliament Buildings, on Parliament
Hill; alunchatourgreat pleasure resort,
Aylmer and, lastly, an afternoon and
evening at our Central Canada Fair.

The Executive of the Society has issued
a program of very useful papers from
our leading professors at the Experi-
mental Farm, as well as from our leading
florists. All this combined, we hope, will
bring to Ottawa the florists and all gener-
ally interested in Horticulture in Canada.
Also, we hope to see some ot our friends
from the other side to give us their ex-
perience and help to boom up our young
society. .\11 will be made welcome. E.

AuRiist 10, 1899.

The Florists' Exchkngo.

825

Reader, this ie j'our colunHi. Let ub know
what you are doing. It will keep your name
before your fellow-craftsmen and Intereat
many.

-John Strelferd has

East Braintree, Mass.
added a new office.

New York.— H. E. Van Deman is now an
associati" editor of the Rural New Yorker.

Avondale, Pa.— W. R. Shelmire's green-
house property is to be sold at yheriff's sale
August 24.

Cromwell, Conn,— W. E North, formerly
of Plantsville, is now in the employment of
A. N. Piersun.

Sedalla, Mo.— The firm name of Pfeiffer

Bros, has been clitinged to Chas. Pfeiffer,
throuRh death in the family.

Shiresmantitown, Pa.— J. F. Rupp has put
cement walks in his greenhouses and dujf a
cellar under the greenhouse shed.

Sherman, Tex.— John S.Kerr, recently read
an interesting paper before the Texas State
Horticultural Society favoring the teaching
of horticulture in the public schools.

West Brownsville, Pa.— I. V. Kinder is

well enough satisfied with his lirst Spring's ex-
perience in growing flowers for general retail
trade to put u p additional glass this Fall.

Phtladelpliia, Pa.— Godfrey Asch man sailed
for Europe Augusts, per steamship Western-
land. He will visit the leading establishments
in Belgium, Holland, France and Switzerland.

Worcester, Mass.— Miss Mabel Curtis has
started in the florist business here. She is a
graduate of the Classical High School, and
went to Smith C<illege for a time. She hasone
greenhouse 25xl:i feet, and is thinking of
building another this Fall.

Ridgewood, N. J. — A. V. D. Snyder received
139c:isee, his first consignments of Romsn and
paper whites, on Monday per S. S. Trojan
Prince. He is putting his establishment in
first-class shape, having torn out the old heat-
ing apparatus and put in hot water in the old
houses, built a violet house 50 feet long, also
one 18x100 feet, and a large sectional boiler to
do the heating. He has also added two lar^e
sheds to be used for briniring on the liulbs and
for storage purposes, both with pipes running
round them for heating when rnjuired. Mr.
Snyder has also put up a tower with a tank of
5.0U(I gallons capacity, and a Rider hot air
engine for pumping from an artesian well 110
feet deep. B.

■ ^**^ ' HULL Cabbage, liest varieties. .SO

PI ANTQ Celery, large transpliintcd. 'Z.OO

rLHIIIO • • J. C. SCHMIDT, - Bristol, Pa.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

9

Splendid stock from 4 iu. pots, clean, lari^e
and health}-, $4.00 per lOO.

P. COSGROVE & SON, Madison, N. J.

Mention the Florists* Exchange when wrltlnK
■AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAM

[CARNATIONS^

w 1000 Daybreak, ready to plant lOOO ^

r Inside J60 00 r

C 30OO Wm. Scott, ready to plai, tin- T

Z. side, lar{?e size 45 CO T

r 21X10 Van Leeuwen 40 00 T

2 2UI10 Lady Hmma 40 00 L

^ 1000 Maud Adams 80 00 Z.

■^ All Fine Healthy stock. ^

^ GR&RLES LEKKER, Fresport, L 1. ►

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Mention the FlorlatB* Exchange when writing.

LACE FERN!

(Polysticliuni ^ollastonl.)
NOT NEW, BUT EXTRA GOOD.

No other fern Is on market tbat Is more useful and
handsome for lne«t design work, center pieces, baskets,
etc. The leading florists of Philadelphia and New York
paid for fronds from 12 to 30 Inches long, 50c. to Jl.OO
per dozen.

Best keeper, as It stays 10 or more days fresh In water.
Easy to propagate, easy to raise, In 40 to 50 degrees,
without trouble. Pays well If planted between smllax
as tlncBt cut green. Onf>>yenr-old plan In, S»10 i
Hall-rear, $H.OUi 3 inontliH, $4.00 a 100.
A sample box, by mall, containing 10 plants In above
sizes. $1.00. Cultural din.-ctlona, from five years'
experience, given on application,

CASH WITH ORDKK, PLEASE.

. ALBERT KN&PPER, Frankford, Phiia., Pa.

CL-EMAXISX.

Mention the Florlits' Elxchange when writing.

The Lansdale

/Wushroom Cornp^riy-

K «- weacmter.

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TK UNSmilE MUSHROOM Cl/Ltl

Mention th» Florlatj' Excbange when writing.

xxxPANSY SEEDxxx

If yoi] want the flnest large and fragrant
Piinei' tlowers try Woodbury's noted seeds.
Seven pkts. (700 seeds) fineasHorted, 50c.

Finest German and Giant fluwers, French
strains, blended or either separate, 2G00 seeds,
50c.; "4 oz., $1.00; oz., $4.01). List free.

DAVID B. WOODBURY, Pansy Specialist,

SOUTH TAKLS, MAINE.

Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

7000 FIELD-GROWN

CARNATIONS

As good as the best. Heady Sept. 1.

S. LITTLEFIELD, N. Abington, Mass.

Mention the Plortate* Eixchange when writing.

CABBAGE PLANTS

Field-Brown. 15 ct«. per 100- $1.00 per
1000; if by mail add 10 cts. per 100. Write
for prleeB on lar^e lotH (or fall planting.
DADCI CV Ktrone plants, .35 eta.
■**■*»■-"• per 100; If 2. 50 a 1000;

if l).v mail add 20 cts. per 100.
Other Vegetable Plants in Season. Cash with order,

R. VINCENT JR. & SON, Whits Marsh, Md.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlnn

CHINESE PRIMROSES

In 2)4 inch paper pots, $2.35 per 100; |3O.00
per lUOO.

PANSY PLANTS.

Healthy stock, at $3 per lOUO, and $26 per 10,000
H. STAHLHVT,

N E. Cor. h ew Lots Road & Shepherd Av. BKLYN. NY.
Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

PIPE CHEAP

On account of high prices at which pipe is selling many greenhouse owners are putting in
second-hand boiler tubing for hot water heating. To accommodate such, we have secured a lot
of first -class tubing which we can sell at very low prices.

We Manufacture Elbows, Tees, Hangers, etc., for the Tubing.

If you are putting in hot water, and wish to save money, it will pay you to write to ns.

DEAN BOILER CO., 73 Pearl Street, Boston, Mass.

This is mi Picter.

HOME AGAIN

From iin extended tour through Europe I
find my stock of Palms, Ferns, DracH?nas,
Pandanus, and other foliage plants in a
better condition than ever, crowding
every inch or my greenhouses, ami to
malce room for specimens of all kiuds
•will sell at moderate prices.

Do not fail to get some of the truly
grand new fern

of which I have a excellent stock. For
description and prices, see page 640 of
this paper, June 24.

N. STUDER, Anacostia, D. C.

WHOLESALK FLORIST.

Mention the FlorlatB' Eichange when writing.

VERY FINE STOCK.

CliinfHe Priini'ones, extra, 2"^ in.. $L'00 per 100.

Aseratuiii. Princess Pauline, 2!^ in.. f2.00 per 100.

Gernniiiiii!4. s, A Niitt. BruantI and ottier best
varleiliB. :;i>. in,. fU.OU per 100,

VioU'r<4. Marie Louise and Farquhar, 3 In., extra
etroiiK. Ii.-aliliy aUn^k. J5.00 per 100.

CnrnalionN, flekl-grown cluuipa. Scott, McGowan.
Daybreak, .hibllee, flora Hill, Portia, lioae l.Kieen.
Write f.T prices.

RICHARD INSALL, West Moorestown, N. J.

Luck Box 511, NearPh ladclphla.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

rcEi; FERNS

I a lots from 1,000 to 2,000,
,50 cts. per 1000; from 5,000
to 10,000, 40 ctB.; from
10,0110 to 25,000, 35 cts.

SPHASNUM MOSS.

Put up in 2lM) lb. sackp,
holding I'i barrels, 5u
cts. each. Bomiuet Green and I^aurel Kop-
Ing, loose or in sacks. All orders by mail or
dispatch promptly attended to.

THOMAS COLLINS, Hinsdale, Mass.

Mention the PlorlstH* Exchange when wrltina

20,000

Strong, bushy, field=grown.
Pink plants.

SCOTT, PORTIA, WEBB,

JACQUEMINOT AND

FISHER,

At $5.00 per 100; $40.0t per 1000

Prices of New Varieties on
application.

♦
♦

Uentloa th« Floiiat*' Bxcbuic* whMS writing.

* Cash with order from unknown parties.

! CHAS. L. HOWE,

♦ DOVER, N. H.

♦♦♦»♦ *♦<>♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦»♦♦»♦

Mention the Florlatj' Exctianse when writing.

826

Thb F=!lorisxs' Exchange.

Boston.

Tlie Market,

BuBiiiees improvetl a little this
week, there being Bome tuueral work dis-
tributed amung the different stores, and
a call for tine roses was found for thean-
uonucement of engagements. The call
was very good on American Beauty
and the supply was very light, all week,
there being very few sent in by local
growers and the market had to rely on
other sources. Kaiserin and Carnot are
in good supply and sell well. Brides and
'Maids are still small and move slowlj'.

.Some very good carnations are ccming
in now from outside; the supply is very
irregular, one day the supply being
nearly all colored ones and the next
white ones will be most plentiful.

Asters are very plentiful now and the
buyer sets his own price in many cases.
Gladioli are very plentiful and meet quite
a demand, yet the supply is more than
sufficient to meet it. Sweet peas are very
plentiful, o! fair quality and sell at very
low prices.

Notes.

Antoine Leuthy, of Roslindale, is
putting in one of Hitchings' largest size
new boilers for which he is to pipe with
4-inch wrought iron.

Next Saturday, at Horticultural Hall,
will be held the exhibition of aquatic
plants and flowers, asters, etc., which
will be the last of the successive Satur-
day shows for thn Summer season,
though there will be the annual exhi-
bition of plants and flowers rhe last of
this month, and two or three shows on
Saturdays during September.

The committee on gardens of the
Massachusetts Horticultural Society
visited the estate of A. F. Estabrook, at
Philips Beach, Swampscott, they found
tins place, comprising about six acres, in
exceptionally good order, everything
showing the effects of careful training
and an improvement over last year,
when it was visited. Wm. Barker, the
gardener, was complimented on the ap-
pearance of the grounds.

Saturday's show at HortlculturalHall
was a very fine one: besides the mont-
bretias and perennial phloxes and culti-
vated plants, for which prizes were
ottered, there was an unusually fine ex-
hibit of orchids from the places of C. G.
Roebling, Trenton, N. J.; Bayard Thayer
and James E. Kothwell, as well as other
choice flowers. U'he exhibits of mont-
bretias from Mrs. John L. Gardner and
W. N. Craig were very fine, as were the
phloxes shown by Rea Bros., Geo. HoUis
and Wm. C. Winter. Miss Edith Noyes
had the only collection of cultivated
native plants entered for prize.

C. G. Roebling showed three varieties
of Cattleya Hardyana, namely Trenton
var.. Youngs and Roeblingiana, which
were very beautiful. A medal was
awarded by the Society for each of these
varieties. The Appleton gold medal tor
C. Hardyana Trenton var. a silver
medal for C. Hardyana Youngs var., and
a bronze medal for C. Hardyana var.
Uoebhngiaua. Bayard Thayer sent in a
handsome specimen of Cattleya chryso-
toxa, a beautiful variety colored in
shades of yellow and orange, the lip be-
ing striped with crimson, a silver medal
was awarded for this plant. From Mr.
Thayer's also came his seedling Njm-
phiea Brydonacea elegans, with large
flowers of a handsome shade of crimson.
James E. Roth well's contribution was of
a fine Eadia Brassavola Digbyana, for
which a first-class certificate of merit
was awarded.

C. W. Hoitt. Nashua, N. H., showed
Lilium cordifolium and about thirty va-
rieties of sweet peas.

R. P. Struthers showed very good
phloxes among other herbaceous plants,
and J. Hemlin also showed a collection
of herbaceous plants. J. W.Clark showed
gladioli of fine c|uality and in a variety
of colors, including many seedlings. Mrs.
E. M. Gill's collection of cannas, alla-
mandas,etc., was very good, as were the
cactus and single dahlias shown by W.C.
Winter. Mrs. J. C. Gardner had a large
display of Lilium tigrinum, and Rea Bros,
one of Rudbeckia Golden Glow.

The Misses Doran and Miss R. L. Mann
showed interesting collections of native
plants.

The fruit display, though not quite as
large as it has been, was of very fine
(piality. Plums prevailed Saturday and
were very fine, being mainly Abundance
and Burbank. W . ('. Winter showed
Crawford's Late peaches of good size,
grown under glass. There was also a
fine display of vegetables, the melons,
celery and corn being line, and a collec-
tion of mushrooms by the Mycological
Club. F. J. Norton.

BEGONIA REX

10 Tarieties, 3-inch pots, S3. 00 per 100.

□ rcnul/lC fine, 3 in., 30 vars., $30D a 100.

Ubuuiiino ituoted cuttings of same, by

mail, $l.riO a 100. Cash with order, please.

GEORGE J. HUGHES, Berlin, N. J.

fcTentlon th« Floriam' Eich*me« when writing.

ALTERNANTHERAS

214 in. pots, strong, per 100, $2.00.
4 in. potB, in full bloom, per lOO, $5.00.

C. OTTO SCHWABE, Florist

JENKIBJTO'WI*, PA.

Mention the Florlatfl' Exchange when writing.

/vpfl 1 VlffTUC First-clasB AssortQient,

ULiUm^ll/iUk.; lUO; 3Hin. pots, J6.00 per

100; 4 in. pots, iSMO per 100.

Gerani uiii Mars, stock plants, at $3.00 per doz.

AGERATUN, dwarf blue and white. 3 In. pote,

line, at 13.00 per Id).
FIItHSI AS, from 3H In. pots, at »5.00 per lOO.
!;EL,AGINELL/A, from 3 In. pot*, at |;6.00 per 100
Cash with order, please.

JOHN RECK. Bridgeport, Conn.

CfCllMEII GiGmnuM

Strong plantB in splendid condition.

2 inch pots $4.(10 per 100.

3 •' 7.U0

Cash with Order.

C. W. cox, Phila., Pa.

SECOND AND BUISTOL STS.
Mention the F"orl(»tR' KxchanEre when writlne

BEGONIAS!

Assorted varieties, from 2 inch
pots, Extra Strong, f2.00 per 100.

GREVILLEA ROBUSTA p'o t"' 'p^r

100, $2.50. Cash, Please.

EDWARD B. JACKSON, Stamford, Conn.

M«*nt1nn the FlorlirtB* Exchange when wrttlnr

QERANM AMERICA

The ideal pot and bedding GERANIUM,
esqulalte, striking coloring; enormously
florlferous; dwarf and strong In growth.

Orders booked now. PhoiOH free.

HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writlne.

uumuiiUiiMimiiiiiiiH

PR'S PflVSlES

A customer who bought 100
last season, writes ;

"Book niy order for 10,000 to be
delivered October Ist., it as good
as last season.'*

PLANTS ONLY.

Free by raall at 75c. per 100;
250 for $1.50: .'iOO for If 2, 50.
By express, $4.00 per 1000.

I ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa

Mention the FlorlHta' Exchange when writing

■-■JiiimmiiimimimimiiiiiiiimiiiimimiiiiimiiimiiiiiiimL--

1 2000 BEOOmil BEX |

3 Tn the best varieties, from 3 inch pots, E!
3 $6,011 per 100. From 2 inch pots, $4 00 E
a per 100. E

I POINSETTIAS. I

3 From 4 and 6 inch pots, flue stock, E
a $13.00 per 100. E

I FICUS EI.ASTICA. I

3 From 6 inch pots, $6 00 to $9.0U per doz. p

I C. YOUNG & SONS' CO., I

I 1406 Olive St., ST. LOUIS, MO. |
3imiimiimmmniiiiiimii!mm!imimmmimmnmmmm

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

BOUGAINVILLEA G. SANDERIANA

A new plant thiit even' florist should tiave. Easily
nianageU and a eiirv money-maker. Ulooms when
rjulte young and produces Us rosy crimson flowers In
great profusion. Fine for cutting In sprays or as a pot
plant. HasBplendUl foliage.

3 in. pot plants Jl.SU per doz,; $10.00 per 100.

3U •* •■ 2.0U '• 15.00

4 •* * 2.50 •* 20 00 '*

5 " •' 3.50 •' 30.00 "

EIt;ht31n. put plants, postpaid for $1. Cash with order.
THE D1N6EE & CONARD CO.. WEST GROVE. PA.
Mention the FlorlBts* BxchaDge when writing

PRIMROSE

Pt 100
Cliinese Primroses, single mixed, 3 inch

pots ,. . $3.00

Obeonica Giandiflora, 2 inch pots 2.60

•• Rosea 3.00

Forbesll, " Baby," 3 inchpois 4.00

ASPARAGUS SPRENGER|2^f^,pjS,«j:
CINERARIAS = ^foS p^er m""'""" ''

CARNATIONS Fleia-grown, $4.00 per 100.

PAkKiV QFFn Benary's Non Plus Ultra.
r«noI OILILU oz., $4.00, none better.

CASH WITH ORDER.

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio.

M«>ntlon the Florleta' Excbangft when writing

A FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT I

Brwleaml Brhlesiiiaiil Roses, » in., $4.00 perlOO.

Kentia Beliiioreaun and Forsierinna, 3 Id.,
25c. earh. Katania liorbonica. 4 in . 25c. each.

C'liineMP PriinroMe. fliH-8t8tralD.2 ln..$2.00: 2i^ln,,
$3.00 per lOU. AHpnrnuii»» Sprengeri. 2 In., tine,
$5.00 per 101. AsparnuUH l*luiiiosus. 3 In., floe,
$8.0i^> per luO. Ciuerniiu. AinpelopHis Veitchil
and Sniilax. 2 In., $2.00 per IW. Cyclaineu, 3 in.,
fine plant's, $6 00 per lOO. Re.x lte(Eonia< fine
stock, mixed, $4 00 per 100. Cash with order.

GEO. Al. EMMA^iS, MeivtOU, M. J.

Mp-ntlon the Flnrlatw' Kxchajige when writing

CYCLAMENS, PRIMULAS, CINERARIAS

FINEST STRAIN IN THE WORLD.

Cyclamen PerBicum Spleudeus Gigan*
teiiiii. In 4 assorted colors, line plants from 3 In. pots,
$8.00 per 100 ; $75.00 per 1000.

Chinese Priiiii'oees (fringed follagei. beet market
varieties, single, from Hats, $2.00 per UK); from 2 In.
pots, $2.50 per 100; double white and red, from2>iIn.
pots, $4.00 per 100 ; single blue same price.

Cineraria liyb. Max. grand i flora and nana*
from flats, $1.75 per 100.

XV PADNATinNQ fFleld ■ grown). Daybreak,
A bAnriAIIUIIa Wm. Scott. McGowan, Ut
size. $f).00 per 100 ; $ 15.00 per lOOU. Second size, $4.00
perUHJ; $35.00 per 1000.

Satisfaction guaranteed.
PAVIj MADER. East Stroudsburs* Pa.
Mention the Plorlstfl' Exchanre wh**n writing

A Great Assistance.
The articles in your paper assist me greatly
in my work. WM. R. DEGNER.

Cleveland, O.

BABY PRIMBOSES!

strong, healthy stock, ready for 4 inch pots, 75 cts. per doz.,
by mail ; $5 per 100, by express. Transplanted stock, $3 per 100.

CHINESE PRIMROSE ISSSS

cash with order. E. FRYER, Berriman St. & New Lots Ave. Bklyn, N.Y.

Mention the FlnrlPln' Exchange when wrUlng.

SOOOeEliONIOEllwSOOOPBiBOSESEXTiii

Per 100

Begronia, Rex, assorted. 2!4 in $4 00

" named 6.00

" Tuberous, 2>4 in 5.00

Lemon Verbenas, 2J4 in 3.00

Impatlens Sultani, 214 in 3.00

Per IOO'
Primrose Chinese, ex. flnestraiD,2}4in...|3.(jO

English ITV, 2to3ft 6.00

Manettla BIcolor, Sin 6.00i>

GERAISIITMS, 2H in.-

Sweet Scsnted,Mr8. i*ollock. Pansy 4 00i

Mrs. Parker 6.00*

I«.OOTE3I> OXJTTTBffCSrS.

GERANIUMS. Penoo

Assorted $1.60

Mixed 125

Mars, Happy Thought 8.00

Mrs. Pollock 2.00

Mrs. Parker 4.00

Silver Leaf. Rose Scented, Ivy 1.60

Mrae. Salleroi 1.26

Freak of Nature 4.00

Per 100

Abutllon, var. tra[lin£r $2.00'

Begonia, Rex 2.00 -

" iDcarnata Gigantea 3.00'

Flowering 2.00

Impatlens Sultani 2.00'

Manettla BIcolor 2.00

Lemon Verbenas 1.60

TERMS, CASK OR C. O. D.

GREENE & UNDERHILU WATERTOWN, N. Y.

ICentlon the FlorlatJi* Cxch&njre when wrltlns-

! m pumTs m pot ploiits

COLEITS,

$5 CO.

40 varieties, named, per 100,

CARNATIONS, Empress and Psyche,

per lUU. J6,l.U.

PETUIHIAS, frinired, 22 vars.. mixed,
3 in., per luO, $4 00; ruffled, 16 vars.,
mixed, 3 in , per ICO, $3.00.

GERAKIVMS, Harmlne and La
Favorite, 3 in., per 100, $3.00.

ALTERNANTHERA, 3 varieties,

named, 2)^ in., per 101), $-.00.

TLYIBER EERNS, dormant, for

B in. pots, per 100, $10.00.
EATANIA BORBONICA, 30 in.

high, 5 leaves, per 100, «30.00.
ASPARACV8 PI,1.T»IOSi;S, 6 in.,

per lliii, $25.00.
t.VCOI'ODIlIM DENT., 2)4 in., per

100, $ J I 0.
ADIANTITM CUNEATrill, 2^ in.,

per ion. tfilO.

ADIAKJTUM.True Maidenhair, 21^ In.,
per 100. $5,00.

NE^V VELLO-W BABV PRIM-
ROSE, 2J4 in., per 100, $10 00.

NEW GERANIUM, De Roo Mittin)?,

2H in., per 1(J0, $2.00.

PRIMULA, Chinese, Alha. Rubra and
mixed, 2U in., per 100, »!.0n ; per 1000,
$18.00. Japonica alba, ZM in.,
per 100, $2.00.

BEGONIAS, flowering, A. Hunnewell,
Mme. Charrat. Red Ruba, White
Ruba. Cilbina, Argentea Guttata,
Ertordi, Mme. de Lesseps, Red Vernon,
Wellengton', Fuclisioidea. Alba Picta,
Sanguinea, Saundersoni, Hyhrida
Rosea and Semperflorens Rosea, ZVi in.,
per 100, $2.00.

BEGONIA REX, 6 in., per 100, $15.00.

MITTING'S GIANT EI-0°WER-
ING PANSV PLANTS, per 100,
$4.00.

SIX (6) PLANTS AT IOO RATES.
Casta ^cvltta order.

a YEARLY CAPACITY, 1,000,000 PLANTS.

I THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., Morris, III,

o

UentloD the Florljt*' Exchanse when writing.

AutrUBt 19, 1899.

The F^lorists* Exchange.

827

Cbicai^o.

state of Trade.

The past week has been quiet all
along the Hue, carnations however, not
beyonil demands, e.^eept whites which
are most abundant. (Jood roses all sell
at fair Summer prices, peas are still
abundant and cheap, auratum lilies in
good supply and fair sellers.

There has been a (ratliering of florists
some days past in this city on their way
to Detroit, culminating with Increasing
crowds on Sunday and Monday morn-
ings, some trials of skill at bowls have
taken place with the Chicago Club, par-
ticularly on Friday and again on the
13th, when a great game was played by
the following teams.

Among: Growers.

G.Swenson, Elmhur8t,whohaBbetii
established here some ten years, is noted
for extra Hue frame grown violets and
hardy herbaceous flowers sent iu to the
Chicago market. He lias one greenhouse,
125x20, that has roses in the main
benches, with front bench for carnations,
b. heated frame in front is devoted to vio-
lets for midwinter use, this, however, he
will remodel, bo as to be able to pick the
flowers and give necessary attention from
inside. He grows some 6,000 violets in
cold frames as well, and is very success-
ful with them. He tinds a change of posi-
tion of the frames beneficial in warding
off insects and diseases. In the line of
herbaceous plants suitable for cut flow-
ers, he suffered loss during the past VVin-
ter from extreme cold. His ptvony asters
are badly diseased this year, while Vicks
branching is in better condition and now
about ready to begin cutting. The Cen-
taurea Marguerite is generally quite a
feature here, but got partly drowned out
last Spring after planting. I'leonies, like
so many around here, also suffered badly.
Mr. Swenson grows quite a variety of
general stock for retail trade of shrubs
and plants generall.v.

James King, in the same place, is get-
ting up quite a reputation as a nursery-
man, he has now seven acres well filled
with a general stock of shrubs and trees,
and will enlarge, the comingseason, very
materially. Since retiring from the seed
trade, Mr. King has made this a paying
hobby, including an extensive assortment
of herbaceous plants, which he finds an
increasing sale for, as plants as well as
flowers in the Chicago market. Piponies
suffered badly with him the past Winter,
particularly a fine block of 10,000 of the
old Pasonia officinalis, now acain much
Bought after. His hnrdy phlox, at time
of our visit, were a grcit sight. These he
finds excellent sellers, l)oth as choice
named sorts, as sorts to color and as
mixed varieties to those who want a
cheaper article. He grows seedlings of
these as well, tioping for improved vari-
eties. Longiflorum and auratum lilies
are grown in quantity for the market.
The auratuniB, all outdoor growth, being
yet extra good.

The stock also includes shade and
fruit trees that sell faster than he can
get them up to suitable size. In shrubs
from last Winter's experience, Mr. King
states that he will have to grow fewer,
as his aim is to grow only such as are
hardy enough to stand rather rough
treatment, or such as the masses can
rely on.
A Severe Storm,

On Friday evening a very severe
wind and thunder storm passed over the
city, and while hail seems to have done
no damage the wind did.

Adam Zender's I'l foot brick chimney
blew over doing considerable damage to
the glass and roses below.

Theodore Sinner had a new chimney
blow over on an old one bringing both
to the ground with a great amount of
damage.

Michael Schwert's chimney also fell,
toppling over on to the water tank
brought that down also. Hoth these
firms are what is called "greenhouse
men" in the vernacular around there,
and which means they are vegetable
growers. The others are called florists
a curious distinction.

Frank Fink is starting a new place at

the corner of Nelson and Ravenswood
Park. He will build this year ii or 4
houses 12.5 feet long each.

E. C. Araling has been threatened with
typhoid, but is improving, although still
away from the store.

The chrysanthemums at Mt. Green-
wood are in splendid shape, giving great
promise for fine flowers if growth has
anything to do with it. The carnations
are all indoor grown and look well.
One new house is in process of building,
the plants now in 3 inch pots ready tor
planting when house is ready.

^WILL EXCHANGE

75 two-year-olil Koses In 14 pood varieties and 200
FuchsiaB from 4 and 5 Inch pota. In lu fine varieties.
Will Exchange the lot for 50u fleld-grown carnations,
or sell for $15.00

Box '25. EliznbethtowD. Pa.

MANETTI STOCKS

(FOR FALL DELIVERY.)

English or French, especially prepared for grafting,
price per lOOO, 10,000 or lOO.OOO on application.

HARRY A. BUNYARD, 42w.28thSt,N.Y.cii,

Mention th^ FTrtrJwtn' Tdcrhane**' wh*»n wrltln*

4 Inch Pot Roses

500 BRIDES. 500 BRIDESMAIDS.

$4.00 per 100; $35 00 for Ihe lot.

PAUL BRUMMER. Corona, L. I., N.Y.

M^'ntlnn tha FlorlirtB' Rxfhangi* when writing

CHEAP
FOR CASH

ROSES

Extra strong and clean.

6.0 BRIDC: J $4 00 per KO;

40O *JlfAin f $35.00 for the lot.

Fair sample for 10 centF, stamps.

GHAS.E.MEEHiK,Germantown,Pliila.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

BRIDE and
BRIDESMAID

I have about 500 Brides and 4000 Bridesmaids,
2!4 in. pots $l8.00"per 1000; 3U0 Bridesmaids in
3 in. pots, $4.00 per 100. Clean and healthy.

ROSES

JOSEPH BRADBURY,

Irvington Averue, South Orange, N. J.

Mention thp Florlstj' Kicchange when wrltlnir

■ ROBT. CRAIO & SON, i

s tOSES, PgLjIIS, GBOTONS, I

M ...CARNATIONS.. 5

■ aad Noveitlei In Decorative Planti, ■

Market and 49tli Sts..

PHILADELPHIA, PA. j[

Mention the Florlsta* Kxcbon^e when wrltlDg.

HEADQUARTERS FOR

HARDY ROSES

We are now booking orders for Hoses in
large lots at Reduced Prices, Write

for particulars.

W. i T. SMITH CO., Geneva, N. Y.

Mention tha Plorlats' ExchanvB when writing.

ROSES

A surplus stock of Zi

250 Bridesmaids, 600 r.

^ ~ Brides and 160 Perles, ♦'

(i from 31^ inch pots at $5.00 per 100. A ^

») limited quantity of same varieties from H

i^« 2\i inch pots at $3.60 per 100. Clean, (*

^ healthy stock. Cash With Ordeh. *'

I IGHN WHITE, Elizabeth, N. J. |

Mention the Florleu' Exchange when wiitlng.

Finest Forcing Roses ^^t,o&

BRIDE $2.50 $4.00

AlsoSoupert, Hermosa, DeGraw, Krugeratid
a full line of roses from 2^- Inch pots, at low
prices. Send for prices. Cash with Order.

SMI LAX Ftae young plants, $12.00 per 1000.

THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0.

U«ntlnn the PloTists' Kxchanve when wrltlnc.

Look Here !

Extra flue Rose Plants,
3% and 4 inch pots,
J5.00 per hundred. . .

Bride and Bridesmaid.

JAMES E. BEACH,

776 Park Avenue, - - Bridgeport, Conn.

Mention the Flnrtstp' I^xchsrit?.. fth,-ii nrltinw

I have left— 300 Brides, 3 in.
1000 Bridesmaids, 3 in.

Strung, well seasoned stock, whieh I
offer to the trade at

1(5.00 per zoo.

$60.00 " 1000.

•S.\MPL,E.S SENT.-^^

A. W. SMITH, 339 Sixth Avenue,

PITTSBUDC, PA.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when wrltlpg.

IF YOU NEED ROSES

Send us your lint for pricee.

THEC.A.REESERCO.

URBANA, OHIO,
^Vliolesale Rose Groovers.

300 BRIDES and 200 BRIDESMAIDS,

4 inch nots, Kood healthy stock, at $5 a 100,

or will excltauice for Boston Ferns.

HENRY HPGUES, Green St.. Hackensack. N.J.

MANETTI STOCKS [p„,p,„
PACKING MOSS ' "^^'--^

SPECIMEN EVERGREENS

For Tniiiiedinte Delivery.

HIRAM T. JONES, Union County Nurseries,

ELIZABETH, NKW .IF.ItSKV.

E STOCK.

.500 BEIDES, 500 'MAIDS, from
3J^ and 4 int-li pots, flue stocky
plants

$4.0O per 100; $40 per I OOO

500 Smiiax Plants,

3}^ iueii pots,
$2.00 per lOO; $20 per lOOO.

250 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 3>$ inch
pots, $7.00 per 100.

150 ASP^SRAGUS SPRENGERI,2% inch
pots, $5.00 per 100,

EDW. J. TAYLOR,

Southport, Conn.

Mention the Florisu' Exchange when writing.

AMERICAN BEAUTY S-*_*_*'5'2.'-^'.*'?''l?' Br'de_, Snnsef, Meteor,

Mor^nn, Testout, Meriuet, La France, Niphe-
tos, Kaiserln, 3, 3^ and 4 inch.

A. S. MAG BEAN, Lakewood, N. J.

ASPARAGUS P UMOSUS, all sizes. SMILAX. FIELD-
GROWN CARNATIONS. MARIE LO ISE VIOLETS.

Mention th. Flon.f' K»rhange whwD writing

FIRST QUALITY FORCING ROSES

Perfectly healtliy and Krown especially for late plantiUK.

Only selected growth from flowering shoota used In propagating.

SUK.SET, SAFRANO, PRES. CARNOT, KAISERIN. METEOR.

'MAID, WOOTTON, PERI.E, MME. HOSTE,

S Inch pots, $7.00 per 100. 4 Inch pots. 110.00 per 100.

Four hundred gralted BRIDESMAID. 3t^ Inch pots, $12,00 per 100.

Mention this paper. J« ^' DIL,L,ON, Bloomsburg;, Pa.

Souv. do Cnrnot
Meteor

From 3 inch pota,
$8.00 per 100.

Cntherine IVInrmeC
DucbesH of Albauy

NipheioH The Uride Bou Sileuo

8unsel ltritIeHiii"id La France

From 3 Incb pots, |7.U0 per 100.

Souv, de Wooiion
K. A. Victoria

From 3 Incb pots,
f 8.00 per 100.

Perle den Javdina
I'apa Uoutiei'

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

FOR VARIETIES AND PRICES SEE ISSUE OF JULY I5th.

VZT Marie Louise Violets l"r

Price, I'loiu '2'^ inch pots, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000.

Q lyi II A If Strong plants, from 2}i inch pots, $2.50 per 100.
^*»** fc.M^V« 120.00 per 1000.

r»E'«V TRADE USX ON API»I,ICATION.

WOOD BROS.,

Fishkill, N. Y.

UADtlon the IHorlst*' Bxchanjc* wb«n wrlttDS.

LIBERTY

PRICES AS FOLLOWS:

Owu rooted plautn, from '.i^ iin'b pots.^ — -

I 60 plants and over and less than 100,30c. each

! ICO plants and up to 1000 35c. each.

lUOO plants and over $200 00 per 1000.

3 inch pot plants, 5c. each additional.

F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N.Y.

Place your orders now and
be sure of getting the best of
stock.

Delivery begins March
30th, 19D0. All orders filled
strictly in rutatiun.

Satisfactory reference or
cash deposit from all un-
known correspondents.
J

Eastern Agt ERNST G. ASMUS, Wcst Hoboken,N.J.

Mention the Florists' Elxchanse when writing.

PRICES AS FOLLOWS:

(drafted plants. Irani •ii.j inch pots,

50 plants or more and lege than 100, 50c. each.

100 plants and up to lOCO 40c. each.

loco plants or more $850 00 per 10(0.

3 inch pot plants, 6c. each additional.

C. VAUGHAN, 84-86 Randolph St., Chicago, III.,

WESTERN AGENT.

828

Xhb Florists*

•XCHHNGE.

J. K. ALLEN,

Wholceal* Commission Dealer In

CUT I=I-Oin£ERS,

67 W. 28th Street, New York.

Orders br mall or teletcreph promptlr attended
to. Telephone Call. 383 SStli at.

ROSES, Blue ind White VIOLETS, Specialties.

W. S. ALLEN,

■7 West aSth St., New York.

BLAUVELT & GUTTMAN,

36 W. 27th St., NEW YORK,

loble Cmssioii Msls

ConBignments of flrat-class etoct Bollclted.

Orders by mall or telegrapb receive the best of

atteoUun. t^-' PuuNK U63-18th St.

CUI FLOWER EXCHANGE

404-412 E. 34th St., NY., n«ar Ftrry.
Open every Mornln? at 6 O'clock a. h. for the

Sale of Cut Flowers.

ThlB Is not a commlBSlon house ; the market |

conslBta of iDdlvldual staDds.

Wall Space for AdvertlBlng Purposes to Rent.

J. DONALDSON, SECRETARY.

WM. H. CUNTHER,

Wholesale Florist

VIOLETS AND CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

Consignments Solicited.

30 West 29th St., New York.

Telephone, 2300— 38th Srreet.

EDWARD C. HORAN,

Wholesale Florist

No. 47 W. 28tfi Sf. , New York.

The Bride, Mermet and American Beauty,
Specialties.

JULIUS LANG,

Wholesale Florist

FRANK MILLANG,

Wholesale CommlBslon Dealer In I

CUT FLOWERS

„ 408 E. 34th ST., NEW YORK CITY.

CntFlower Exchange. Telephone Call, 10S4-38th.

THE NEW YORK CUT FLOWER GO

119-121 West 23d Street,
i I2-1 14 West 24th Street,

Tdiphou 733- 18ih. NEW YO

CONSIONIMBNTS SOLIOITID,

Special Attention Given to Shippinq Orders.

Mention the Florlete' Szckacxe when wrltlo«.

HEADQUARTERS FOR SUMMER ROSES

Kalserlu Auicnsta and President Carnot are tlie leaders.

Xbe talKbest
■trade of . . .

al-ways on
band . . .

A SPECIALTY.

JAMES McMANUS, 739 ^Ji'^SSSll'u.re, 50 W. 30th St., NEW YORK.

Mention the Florists' Excha.nge when writing.

McKELLAR & WINTERSON,

"Wholesale Commission Jobbers

In Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies.
45, 47, 49 WABASH AVENUE,

Manufacturers of Wire Work,
■ - CHICAGO, ILL.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND, wsiox.es^3le

CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
No. 67 Bromfleld St. and 18 Chapman Place, BOSTON, MASS.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Namea and VarletiM

New York

Aug. 18, 1899

A. Beauty, fancy— special-

" extra

No. 1

" Culls & ordlnarj

Bride

Bridesmaid

Hoste

JacquemiDot

K. A. Victoria

La France ordinary...

" extra

Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Plerpont Morgan

Niplietos

Papa Gontier

Perle

Souv. de Wootton

ORCHIDS— Cattleyas

Cypripediums

Dendroblum formosum.

'* others

r Inf 'r grades, all colors
M ( White...

c Standard
,2 Varieties

♦Fanct-

Plnli.

Red

Yel.&Var.
White....

Pink

Red

Yel.&Var.

■" ("The hlRheat
^5 g:radeB of
C9 standard Tar) .

L Novelties

Adiantum

A SPAR Aons

Asters

Daisies

Gladiolus

Lilies

Lily or the Valley . . .

Mignonette— ordinary.

'* fancy....

Smii,ax

Sweet Peas

tcbbkoses ....

to 20.00

to 10. CO

I to 4.™

I to 2.0(1

I to 4.01

I to 4,0(

to ....

to 2.0

I to 6.110

I to 3.00

to ....

to ....

I to 4.00

I to 3.0(1

to ....

to ....

I to 2.00

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

.76
.7S
.7;
.7!<
.7.1

to 1.2.5

to 1.2.1

to 1.2.5

to 1.2B

to ....

to .51
1 to 35.0(
I to .75

to ...
I to 4.01
I to 8,0t
I to 2.50

to

to
I to 10.01
I to .2(

to 2.00

to

to

to

to

Beaton

Aug. 17 1899

Philadelphia

Aug. 17. 1899

20.00 to 25.01
10.00 to 16.01
6.00 to 8.0(
4.0U to
1.00 to
1.00 to
.... to
2,00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
l.CO to
.... to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to

M to

.75 to

.75 to

.7i to

.7.5 to
1.26 to

l.no to

1.00 to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
... to 50.00

.15 to .3.1

... to
2.00 to
3.00 to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
10.00 to 12.01

.10 to
to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to

6.0
4.(H
4.0

8!6l

8.0(1

3.00

.7
l.oc
l.f»

1.00
1.01
1..50
1.2
1.26
1.2S
1.50
51

4.00
6.01
4.0(

4.01
6.IH
6. IK'

6.01
4.00
6. Of;

.... to 25.0(1
8.00 to 15.01
8.00 to 10. Ol
2.00 to
2.01' to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
2.00 to
4.00 to
.... to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
1.00 to
....to ...
.... to 50. 0(
....to ....
....to ....
....to ....

.20 to

.60 to

.50 to

..50 to

.60 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to

l.on to

.75 to
15.00 to 5'). 00

.30 to 1.6C
.... to ....
2.00 to
2.50 to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
10.00 to 15 0(i

1 00

3.00

.4
l.OC
1.01
1. 00
l.or
1.61
1..50
1.50
1..50
1.60
l.OC

3,00
6.l(
4.00

Baltimore

Aug. 16, 1899

Buffalo

Aug. 15, 1899

.10 to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to

,26
3.00

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

2.00 to

2.00 to

.... to

.... to

3.00 to

2,00 to

.... to

.... to

2.00 to

.... to

2,00 to

..., to

3,00 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.60 to

.60 to

.60 to

.60 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

... to

... to

.... to

25.00 to

.40 to

.... to

2.00 to

3.00 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

12.60 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

20.00 to 25.00
10.00 to 20,(0
5.00 to 10 00

4.00
4.0(

4.00

3'.io

3', CO

.60
1.0(1
.7.1
.75
,75

1,0'

60 00

1,25

3!6l
8.00

"mi

20'.66

5.00
1,00
i.OO

3.00 to
2.00 to
2,00 to
.... to
.... to
2,00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
... to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.50 to
1,00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
1,00 to
l,5'l to
1,60 to
1,60 to
1,6*1 to
1.50 to

,75 to ...
iO.llO to 60,00
.... to ....
.... to ....
1,00 to 3.00
3.00 to 12,50
3.00 to 4,00
.... to ....
.... to ....
10,00 to 15.00
",00 to 5,00

... to ....

... to ....

... to ....

... to ....

... to ....

i.OO

6.00

4.00

.76
l.S'l
1.60
1.50
1.50
2.011
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
1.00

For Prlcea of Fancy and Special Stock aee oar Correspondence Columns.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

HOLTON i HUIIKEL CO.,

WHOLESILE FLOmSTS

AND FLORISTS- SUPPLIES.
Manufacturers of Wire Designs.

457 Milwaukee St. MILWAUKEE, WIS.

'Phone Main 8H. P. O. Box 103.

Wholesale Florists, y jobbers /»

.„.». ^ SUPPLIES

FLORISTS' VASES.

Horticattural Anctioneers.
84 Hawlbv Strbbt. boston.

SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,

'^RTKolesale F'lorist

During the Summer Months, commencing July 3d, we will be open from
7.30 A. m. to 6.00 p. ]M.
-A.3^.^. BE-A-TTTIES a,n.d. "V.A.XjXjE'S" Oiir Specialties.
1 6 1 2-j 4-1 6- 1 8 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA. PA

PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO., LTD.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

LONG DISTANCE PHONE
2157.

CONSIGNMENTS
SOLICITED.

WRITE FOR PRICE LIST.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 705 Penn Ave., PITTSBURG, Pa.

iA£.f=.SHERIDKN

Wholetale CommlaHloD Dealer In

CUT FLOWERS

39 West 28th St., New York.

Telephone, 3U-38th 8t.

PRICB LIST SBNT ON APPLiOATION.

WnAKK H. TbAKMDLT. OHABLia BOHKKOK.

TRAENDLY ft SCHENCK,

Wholesale Florists,

Sa W. 28th n. «n4 CUT FLOWER EXCHANtl,
NEW YORK.

Telephone Wl-lttta Bt

Ccnslffnmenti BoUoited

JOHN YOUNG,

Wholesale Florist

51 WEST 28th ST.,

NEW YORK.
CYCA8 PALM LEAVES Always on Hand.

HICKS & CRAWBUCK,
Wholesale Gommission Florists,

110 LIVINQSTON ST.,

Consignments Solicited. BROOKLYN, H. Y.

iifFim H. LaDSjam,

CUT FLOWERS, STRICTLY WHOLESALE |

, 19 Botrim Plic*, BROOKLYN, N. Y. «-

Open to receive Conelgnmente of
CHOICE FLOWERS at any time.

THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.,
Wholesale Florist,

43 West aSth Street,

NEW YORK.

WM. J. BAKER,
Wholesale Florist,

J 432 So. Penn Square,

jt,^PHILADELPHIA, PA.

DUMONT & CO.,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

No. 130S FUbert St., FhlladelpUii.

'PHOm, 89i!2 D.

C. A. KV£HNy

WHOLESALE FLORIST.

> 1122 Fine St., St. Louis, Ho.

A COMPLEXB LINE OF fflBB DESieRS.

CUT FLOWERS

New England Headquarters for

AMERICAN BEAUTIES

Of wblch we mate a apeclalty.

WELCH BROS.,

15 PROVINCK ST., BOSTON, MASS.

Mention the Florists' Bxckange when writing.

August 19, 1899.

The F^l-orists" Exchange.

829

Headquarters in Western New York

FOK

KOSES, CARNATIONS

And alt kinds of Seasonable Flowers.

TRIAL Jii^^\ m

WIM. F. KA5TING. yyi-oiesaie

481 Washington street. Commission

Buflalo. N. Y. Florist

Also Dealer in Florists' Supplies & Wire Designs.

M.'ntlon thP FIorlRtR' ExohanK.' wht*n writing

FRED. EHRET,

Wholesale Florist

r403 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE,
PHILADELPHIA.

GEO. M. MOSS,
Wholesale Florist

32 South I7tll St, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Long DlBtADce *Phone, 14330 0.

ConOgmnenu of choice ROSES, CARNATIONS,

VIOLETS Bollclted.

Fine VALLEY In stock at all times.

LEO Nl SSEN,

Wholesale Florist

N.W. Cor. 13th and Filbert Sts.

onz Distance r>u*i ^«f_i-*

Phone 3-45-94 D. Philadelphia.

Cuufigrunenti offlholre Yallpy niid Itoxps Sollrllril,

BASSETT & WASHBURN,

Wholesale Dealere and Growere of

CUT FLOWERS

76 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO, ILL.
* Greenhouses at Hinsdale, III.

L. D. 'Phone at ChlcaBo, Main 23.

L. D. 'Phone at Hinsdale, No. 10.

KEHNIGQTT BROS. GOMPANY,

Wholesale Cnt Flowers

42 and 44 E. Randolph Street,

CHICAGO, ILL.

WIRB WORK A SPECIALTY.

WIETOR BROTHERS,

BUCCESSOEB TO

ROQERS PARK FLORAL CO.,

Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers

OFFIOK AND 8ALKBKOOM,

51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO.

Headquarters for AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

WHOLESALE

FLORIST

1322 Pine Street,
ST. LOUIS, MO.

Mention th« Florlgtw' Kirhanef* wh^n writirn,

RE IN BERG B RQ S.

' WHOLESALE GROWERS OF We can <lll all prders on ihort notice

Cm^ with All leadinK varieties of ROSES

II A k |^\%Jt«^N^ and CARNATIONS. We arc Headquar-

U. L 1^ I \J W C r 9 ters for PINE- AMERICAN BEAUTIES..

^""o^fVlaVs. salesroom, 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL.c

600,000 FEET

Mention the FloriBf ' Kichange when writing.

Ideas for Nineteen Hundred

DAN'L B.

CATALOGUE COVERS. DISPLAY CARDS AND EFFECTS,
ORIGINALLY DESIGNED AND FINISHED IN NATURE'S
TRUE COLORS. TO ORDER— DESIGNING. M ^ ^ ^

CORRESPONDENCE INVITED.

LONG, PUBLISHER, BUFFALO, N. Y.

-^TT. 13L. ELLIOTT,

CUT STRINGS, 8 to 10 ft.

long, 50c. per string.

Shipped to any part of the eountrv.

Bx"±glx-boix, IMIass.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

NameA and Varieties

A. Bbadtt, fancy— special

" extra

No. 1

" Culls & ordinary

Bride

Bridesmaid

Hoste

Jacqueminot

K. A. Victoria

La France, ordinary...

" extra

Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan.

Niphetos

Papa Gontier

Perle

Souv. de Wootton

ORCHIDS— Cattleyas

Cypripediums

Dendrobium formosum..

" others

C Inf'r grades, all colors
M ( White....

c Standard ) Pinli

.2 Varieties) Red

•; ( Yel.&Var

g 'Fancy- I White....

W Kradea of I Ked

C9 standard Tar) \ Yel.&Var.

l^ Novelties

Adiantum

Arparaous

Asters

Daisies

G L * DI0LD8

Lilies

Lily OF THE Valley

Mignonette — ordinary.. . .

" fancy

Smilax

Sweet Peas

Tdbehosks

Chlcagro

Aug. 16, 1899

18.00 to

13.00 to

8.0(1 to

3.00 to

3.0(1 to

3.00 to

.... to

.... to

3.00 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

2.00 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

2.00 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.40 to

.7.5 to

.7.5 to

.75 to

.76 to

l.fiO to

1.60 to

I.. 50 to

1.50 to

.... to

.60 to

40.00 to

.60 to

. 16 to

l.on to

4.00 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

lil.OO to

.in to

4.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to

30.0(1

i8.no

10.0(1
6.0(
4.(Ki
4.00

6.00

4.00

.5(;
l.on

1.01

1.0('
1.7.5
1.7f
1.76
1.76

60.0(1

1.51'

.26

3., 5(1
8.00

13.0(1

3.n

6!o(

St. Louis

Aug. 16, 189(1

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

3.00 to

3.00 to

to

to

to

to

to

to

00 to

to

to

to

3.00 to

. to

. to

. to

. to

. to

. to

.76 to

.76 to

.76 to

.75 to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

.60 to

to

to

to

to

to

to

13.60 to

to

UO to

to

to

to

to

4.01
4.01

1.01

l.ro

\M
1.01

1.01

i!o(
3! (Ill

15!(.
6'. ill

Cincinnati

Aug. 14, 1899

.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.75 to
.76 to
.60 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.50 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.. to
13.50 to
.... to
.... to
... to
.... to
.... to
to

3.01
3,00

.611

lot

1.00
.76

1.00

3!6.'.
4!6o

lEi'.ai
5!o

Milwaukee

Aug. 11, 1899

... to

12.50 to
4.00 to
.... to
3.110 to
3.00 to
... to
.... to
4.00 to
... to
.... to
... to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.50 to
.60 to
.61 to
.50 to
.... to
1.50 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.60 to
.... to
1.00 to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to

15.011
6.01

4.0(
4. TO

3.00

I.IK
1.00

1.00
l.W

3!((

.76

i!66

2.01

10.0(1

15. 0(

.11

Toronto

Aug. 16, 18!

... to
... to
...to
...to
.00 to
.00 to
.00 to
...to
,.. to
...to
... to
.00 to
.00 to
...to
...to
...to
.75 to
.00 to
...to
...to
...to
...to
.25 to
...to
.80 to
.80 to
.60 to
.80 to
...to
...to
...to
...to
25 to

B.IIO
6.00
4.00

6 00
8.00

4.00
6.00

.40

i!5(l
1.51
1.60
1.60

1.01)

30.01 to 60.00

,35 to
.. to
60 to
00 to
.. to
.. to
.. to
.. to
.. to
.. to
.. to
.. to
..to
.. to

6.01
6,00

VoT Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see our CorreBpondence Columns.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful Inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

REED & KELLER

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

122 W. 25th Street,
NEW YORK CITY,

ESTABUSHED
, 1866

EMILSTEFFEItS>

SUCC.™ NSTEFFENS.
""DSTErrEKSBROSi

M#ntton th«» Florlwtp' Kgchang^ when wrltlnr

HARIDY CUT FERN

^

Mention tue norlau' Bzckanc* when wrltlDX.

In 1000 lots, 75 cts. per 1000.
Discount on larger orders.

Also dealer in Sphagnum Moss, Bouquet
Green, Christmas Trees, etc., etc.

L. B. BRICUE, Hinsdale, Mass.

Boston Co-Operaiive
Flower Browors' Hss'd.

BOSTON, MASS.

THE AUCTION SALE op

Choice of Stalls

THE Boston Flower Market

Park St., Boston, Will Take Place

SATURDAY, SEPT. 16, 1899, at 8.30 A.M

Per order DlrectorB,

W. C. STICKEL, GEO. CARTWRIGHT,
Prcs. Sec'y and Treae.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Galax Leaves.

CHAS. H. RICKSECKER, LInvllle, N. C

DDT FLOWER BOIES

Three awards for superiority.
Send for illustrated list. . . .

EDWiDUDOCKEB'SSB'

Mpntlnn rbp Florists' ExfhFinge ulien wriling.

ADOO FIBRE and
ADOO LIQUID

Will do all that is claimed
If Intelligently Used J* .*

;TRY THEM !

SIILill LEIIVES

LODGOtHoe Sprays

FOR SPRING AND SUMMER USE

Write for prices to

HARLAN P. KELSEY,

Building," BOStOII, ^aSS.

v1,'ntlon tho FInrlBtii' ElPhange whpn wr1tln.g
g^^^*™ Mbl.L.ER^S .^^^ -^

^utscKe Sarlne^^ituTLo

Largest Circulation of any German
Horticultural Publication.

Subscrlhers and Correspondents In every part of the
world. Profusely llhistrated and practical articles
covering the whole field of cardenlnp Rive the moat
tnifltwortliy and quickest renurte abuut all [trugress in
horticulture In European and otlitT countries.

As an Advertising Medium it offers the best facilities

lor opening foreign business relations-
Published Weekly. Subscription price $3 <>' per year,
mailed free U) all cuuutrles. Sample cojilcs free.

Mention the Florists'

Exchange when writing.

-A-LXj

Nnrserymen, Seedsmen and Florists

wishing to do business with
Europe should send for the

"HORTICULTURAL
....ADVERTISER"

This la tbe British Trade Paper, be-
ing read weekly by all Horticultural
traders; it Is also taken by over 1000
of the best Continental houses. An-
nual Bubecriptlon to cover cost of
postage, 75 cents. Address

EDITORS OF THE

H.

tu«: t-'iorlsta' Exchanse whan wrltlnr.

Chllwetl Nurseries. NOTTS. ENGLAND,
UeDtlon the Florists' Bxckanre when writing.

830

XHe Rlorists' Exchange.

THE BOSTON FERN

A SPECIALTY. fS 00 per 100; IHO.OO per 1000.
Orders filled a rotation, ae planta are ready.

L. H. FOSTER, 46 King St, Dorchester, Mass

Mention the Plorlsti' EzctaanKe when writing.

FERNS

FOR DISHES.

The leading varieties only, in extra fine
condition.

2 inch 83.00 per 100; $35 00 per 10(0.

CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS.

2 Inch $3.00 per 100.

CO:s: WECDZLIA^A.

3 inch at $15.00 per 100.

Satlflfactlon Gaaranteed. Cash with Order.

GEORGE L. MILLER, Newark, Ohio.

Mention the Plorlsta' Exchange when writlne

Boston Ferns

Pi. Exaltata Bostoulensis, smull
plants. $5 00 per 100; $40.UU per lUOO; not less
than 250 at 1001) rate. Larger plants, $6.00 to
$12.00 per 100.

ALSO A FINE LOT OF

Kentias, Betmoreana and Forsteriana, 6-in.

potB. from $1.00 to $1.50 each; 7-in. pots, $1.60

to 82 50 each; larger plants, $3.0(1 to $10.00 ea.
Areca Lutescens, 50c. to $3.00 each.
I.,ataiila»4, trom $4.ou per doz., to$3 00 each.
Araucarlas. larire plants, 75c. to $1 .50 ea.
Asparagus pluiiiosus.tl.dflto $1.50 doz.
AsparaKUS Sprenuerl, 3J4 in. pots,

$1.5 I per doz.
Asparascus Tenulsslnius, 2!^ in. pots,

75i-. per tUiz.; 3»4 in. pots. $1 25 per doz.
Rubher Plants, $.5.00 to $6.00 per doz.
rriuiroses, L'!^ in., $4.00 per 100; 3>4 in.,

$7.00 per 100.

WM.A.BOGK, No. Cambridge, Mass.

Unknown correBpondents will send cash with
orders. Coonected with Telephone.

Uentlon tbe Florists' Kxchange when writing.

BOSTON FERNS

Finest stock in the country; large plants from bench. Can be grown into $3.0fl and $3.00
plants for Winter trade. $6.0) per doz. Special price on large quantities. 2 inch pots for
September delivpry, $5 00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. Also large stock of established plants in
pots and pans. ^~Send for Price List.

EMERSON C. McFADDEN, Short Hills, N. J.

I!. .S. EXOTIC NUKSKKIKS.

Telephone lOB Milburn.

The hottest selling plant for retail, fine for ferneries,
makes fine 3 or 4 in. pot plant*. 2 In. pots, f l.OOper doz. ;
»6.1W per 100. S In. pots, »1.50 per doz.. ISM per 100.

DnCrC Bride, Sin.. $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 10(10.
nUOCO Brideninaid, 3In., $) a 100; $35 a luOO.
t^~Term8, cash or C. O. D.

C. MERKEL & SON, Mentor, Ohio.

Mention the Florlats' ExchanK^ when writing.

A PAIR OF LARGE PALMS!

CHAIMJCROPS BXCHLSA.

Two fine plants, large and bushy, over 35
years old. Transplanted into flrst-class new
tubs the latter part of June. Tubs cost $10.00,
A bargain. Must have room. Address.

ALBERT E.RISSER, Box 175, Lima, Ohio.

Mention th* Florlntw' gichange when writinr.

A NEW DECORATIVE PLANT

(JAPAIt CEDAR.!

A dainty jardiniere evergreen often mis-
talten at first sight for Arancana Excelsa; as
handsome as the latter bat not so stiff and
formal ; much l>etter adapted to the trying
atmosphere of living rooms, much more easily
grown and ten times cheaper.

4 in. pots, $15 a 100 ; 2)^ in. pots. 1*9 a 100 ;
35 3H in. for .«2.50, postpaid.

ASPARAGUS SPRENCERI

4 In. pots, $9 a 100; 2H In., $5 a 100.

Jaclison i Perkins Co., Newaric, KewYorli.

Mention tbe FMorlata' Exchange when wrltlnx.

TROPIGILPREPIRED FLINT GO.

ORI.AT<DO. KI^ORIDA.

IMPOIlTEnS 4.ND DEALERS IN PEIil'ETUATEU

Preserved and Prepared Palm Leaves.

M*nnnn tha F1nrlB*»' KTohanr<» wh«»n wrltln*

ERICAS

For October Delivery.

Plants set with bud, all sizes of the best
commercial sorts at reaannable prices.

H. D. DIRLINGTON, Flushing, N. V.

FERNS

Fine home-grown stock.

J. B. HEISS, ^!i?,f?i»V.'^ Dayton, Ohio.

White For Price List.

A fine assortment for
florists' use, from 2
and 2!^ In. pots. Also

Selaginella Emiliann, Cyperus Alterui-
foliuN. Felnrsouiiiiiis, 6 of the beat com-
mercial varieties, mixed; 2^ Inch.
All the above at $3.50 per 100. Cash with order.

J. G. EISELE, - Philadelphia, Pa.

20th AND ONTARIO STS.
Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when wrltiDg.

PTERIS SBRBCLATA VOLUTA.

OlE-HnLFPLLIOHFEHIlii

Our stock of FERNvS this season is larger and
in better shape than ever, while the assortment is
the best we ever offered.

Now is a good time to lay in a supply for
Fall and Winter use, the plants are all open
frame-grown and are well hardened, and in priine
condition to ship.

Special Low Prices on Ferns in lots of 2000 or more.

Inch Per Per

pots. IWi. luuo.

AdianlumCaneatum 3 »3 50 J30 00

'• Tarlegatum a 3 50 30 00
"36 00

" " Orandlceps. 2 4 00

.4 IS 00

Farleyense 3 20 00

4 40 00

" Gracillimnm. .. 2 5 00

4 15 00

Le Grsndi 4 12 00

** Pubeecena 3 3 50

" Tenerum 2 5 00

Wiegandl 3 8 00

4 15 00

•' Formosnm 3 8 00

" Lathomi 3 15 00

Caudatum 3 10 00

" Dolabrlformls. 3 10 00

Aopldiuoi TAUssimense. . . 2 6 00

Biechnum liraziliense. ... 2 3 50

Rnbrnm 2 4 00

Cyrtoininni Falcatum 2)4 5.00

U'avallla Fijiensis MB.ior.. 2 12 00

Pluino«a2 12 00

" Pentaphylla 2 8 00

Strlcta 2M 4 00 35 00

Dldytnocliltena Trunca-
tnla 2M 400 35 00

35 00

40 00

30 00
40 00

50 00
30 00
35 00
40 00

Inch Per Per

pou. 100. lUOO.

nictyogramma Japonica. 3 $8 00
Gy m nogranmia Sul-

pliiirea 2 4 00

Doodla Aspera MuItiSda. 2<4 4 00 $35.00
Lastrea Ariatata Varie-

gata 2 4 00 35 00

Lastrea Cbrysoloba 2'A 4 00 35 00

Opaca 2)4 4 00 35 00

Lomaria Gibba.. 214 4 00 35 00

MicroleplaHirtaOrl8tata2l4 6 00 50 00

3 10 00

4 15 00
Hlsplda 2!4 5 00

Neplirodium Hirtipes 2^4 4 00

Nephrolepla Exaltata

40 00
35 00

Bostonlensis.

NephroleplsCordataCom-
pacta

6 00
25 00
40 00

Nepl»roIepiH Pectinata

Onyclilum Japonicum 2V4

Polysttchum Coreaceum. 21^

" Setoaum 2J-4

Polypodium Auream 2V4

Pterls Adlantoidea 21.4

2>4 5 00

3 10 00

4 2000
4 15 00

4 00
6 00
6 00
4 00
3 00

75 00

40 00
90 00

35 00
50 00
50 00
35 00
25 00

Inch Per Per

pots. 100. lUOO.

Pterla Argyraia 2!4 $3 50 $30 00

•' 3 6 00 50 00

" Cretica Albo Iineata2!4 3 50 30.00
"3

■ 2H
. 2
.2H
. 2M

" Magnifica.

Mayil

Haatata

Internata

Lefitopliylla 2

Nem o ral la 2

Ouvrardi '414

Sleboldi 2J4

Serrulata 2^

" Voluta (New)2!4

" Crlatata 21.4

" *' Nana

Compacta 2J4

Biaurlta Argentea

(New) 21.4

Tremula 2^^

3 50
6 00
15 00
3 50
6 00
3 50

3 50

4 00
4 00
3 00
3 50

3 00

4 00
3.50

30 00

30 00
30 00
35 00
35 00
25 00
30 00
2500
35 00
30 00

•• Smi(hlaDa(Scarce)2^ 4 00

3 50 30 00

6 00
3 50

'* Victoria.

" WImseltl (New) 2J.4

Sitoloblom CicutariuDi. .. 2^

Selaginella Emlliana 2

....3
" Wlidenowi..,. 3

4 00
4 00
6 00
4 00
6 00
6 00

rrent QUARTERLY TRADE LIST of 1

to receive one.

30 00
35 00
30 00
35 00

35 00

For a full line of DECORATIVE PLANTS and oilier .SEASONABLE STOCK see our cu
a copy will be mailed on application, If you iiave failed

HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

l£*BUon th« Floriita' Sxcbanse when wrltAnc.

Baltimore.

Our city has not been heard from for
some time, but conditions have not
clianRed much over the ueual Summer
worlc and trade. Days of plenty are
more abundant than days of want, from
a Uower standpoint. White asters have
been the stand-bys right along, together
with the ever-reliable Mrs. Fisher carna-
tions. Sweet peas and sundries fill up
the gaps.
Notes.

Outside of repairs very little is go-
ing on in the building line. Sam Feast
tt Sons are changing their heating sys-
tem from hot water to steam.

Carnations in the field are doing well
on account of the rains we have had.
Violets in the field are poor this year,
with plenty of disease.

But few will go to the convention from
this city this year.

Some of our growers are turning their
attention more to American lieauty.

Hailstorms and cyclonic weather have
visited Baltimore without doing very
severe danuige, fortunately.

Edwin A. Seidewitz.

New Horlicultural Society.

After great effort on the part of those
interested, the El Paso County, Colo.,
Horticultural Society has been formed.
They will hold a flower show at Denver,

August 22.

LAGER & BURRELL,

Growers and ^\ ff^ ^\ m I ^\ ^S
Importers of ^ IX W Fl I U O
Just arrived In splendid condition: Cattleya
]<nbinta, C. IVIoanltc. C. SpeciosiBsima, C
IlarriNonife Violacea* C. Warneriit C.
4wi-anutoNii. I<fclin Auceps. L* A. Alba, L.
AutiimnallH, L. Privstaua, Ij. Dayana* and
Burlincrtonia Prasraus.

Cherry Wood Baskets. Fresh Moss and Peat.
Corre-poodence^^^ SUMMIT. N. J.

lepMepis M&la Mmm

The handeomest decorative plant in
cultivation, $5.00 a 100; $40.00 a 1000.

Mine Is the Genuine Stock.

FRED. C. BECKER, Cambridge, Mass.

1730 CAMBRIDGE ST.
Mention th. mnrl.t.' Bxchang. whwi writing.

Palms ^
Decorative Plants

ALL SIZES AT
ALL SEASONS

A. SCHULTHEIS, College Point

p. O. Box 78, Queens Borough, New York.
Mention the Florl.ta* Exchange when wrttl.g

flmaDtum DuoeatDiii

In 3, 4, 5 and 6 in. pots, for sale at 6c., 8c.,
inc. and 15c. each, or ^vlll excliaiigre for

Carnations, Violets, Palms, Etc.

CHAS. P. GULICK, Kingston, N. J.

Mf^ntlon the IHorlatB' Eachange when wrttlng.

FERNS AND FERN SPORE

In Many Varieties.

FERNS, 3 In. pots. $5.00 a 100 ; 2 In. pots, $3.00 a lOO

flats. Jl.50 per lOO.
BOSTON FERN, In pots and pans, ISc. to $1.00.
FEItN SPORE, all fresb, 35c. a pkt.: 3 for $1.00,

or $3.50 per doz.

All good value for cash with order.
EDW D DROWN, Weldon, Pa.

Mention the FloHatB' Exchange when wrlUng.

Send for our
Price LilBt of

Pak and \m.

We now have a flne lot
of Kentlas. Latanlas, Ab-

hlephrolepls B o B t o n I •
ensls. etc.

CYCAS It E VOLUTA. from 75 cts. to $15.00 each,

lu any (Quantity,
PINE NEEDLE SOIL, a fine soil for palms and

fernfl, $1.50 per blil.

GEO. WITTBOLD. »^^^u GHICiCO, ILL

Mention tbe Florists' Bxehs-nye when writlnx.

.

August 19. 1899.

Thb F-l-okists' Exchange.

831

MAKIE LOUISE VIOLETS

Potted plants, clean and heaUliy In every particular,
$5 UO per 100. Oasb witb order.

WM. J.CHINNICK, Trenton, N.J.

Mention the tHorlflts' Ezchanere when writing.

CALIFORNIA VIOLETS

ir>00 lield-growu, strong ami healthy
jihuits; will I'xchango for Marie Louise
or Carnation plants; write what you

havi' to

LB. KENNEOy, West Summit, N.J.

Mention the Florlste' Exchange when writing.

CRABB & HUNTER,

l?"«l«i. C^^^^^tZ^i^ Orders booked now for

Violet specialists fleldgrownplaM.wnte

r for prices.

HKIDKSMAIKS. A few hundred fine plants
.lieap. J In. pots, tS.lXl per 100. QUICK ! WHO
WANTS 'KM?

S.MILA.V. From 2^ In. pots, good buslt plants,
$1.25 per 100

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.

Mention the Florlate' Exchajige when writing.

r ampbell
^ Violets

Field-grown, strong,
clean, readv now,

$5 per 100.

CaBH with OlIDER.

W. G. KRIBER,

Mention the Florists'

Young:. .Toogt. Ron
Ton, ?8.U0 per 100

Mangfold, Dana,
Jahn's Scarl«t,
Freedom, $6 a 100.

85 TKEMONT RT ,
NEW BKUFOKIN MActa.

Exchange when writing.

Violets mi SpiiGiail!!.

Am now prepared to take orders for
Fall planting. On account drought can
not fill further orders until about Aug. 1.

SEA CLIFF NURSERY, Sea Cliff, L.L,H.Y.

FD. BOULON, Pbop.
Mention the Florlstg' Exchange when writing.

FARQUHAR VIOLETS

Stroa^r healthy plants in 3 inch pots.
S3. 00 per 100 ! S'J!S per 1000.

COIL BOILER FOR SALE.

New, will heat house 25.\100, $25 cash.

GEO. H. BENEDICT, Yorkville, N. Y.

Mentlftn the Florlaf Exchange when writing.

SMILAX PLANTS

To close oiiN Extra nne large plants. 40c. per 100 l)y
mall; $3.00 per :(;00 by express. 500 at 1000 rate.

CUSTAV PITZONKA, Bristol, Pa.

M*.nt|nn the FlorlHti*' Exchange when writing.

C^ \M IF \ 'V' To close out at once; need the

OlWl £/f^-A room. SOUO extra strong. 1ih6
'*- — •■ -^^ ,^^^.,^ p^^g^ ^ ^^ j,gj. jq^ . i^g yjj

per 1000. Cash with order. Sample If desired.

H. P. OWEN,

fentral Valley Greenhouses, Toughkenamon. Pa.

M-ntMn *ho FHoT-lMfp' W.Tf^hnnart^ whon writ In B

Extra fine large plants, |1,50 per 100.

IVY GERANIUM

Souv. de Chas. Turner, |5,00 per 100.

BOSXON KERN

Orders booked. 6 In. pots or bench grown. Oct. delivery

A. J. BALDWIN, Newark, Ohio.

Mention the Florlwrji' Exchtnir^ wh<*n wrUtng

3000 SMILAX

3 inch pots, $2.00 per 100.

CARNATIONS

25,000 Strong, field-grown.

'^RlXe FOR PRICES.

BEN. L. ELLIOTT, Cheswick, Pa.

Ueotion tb« Florists* Exchaage when writing.

-.■i-s will \,i
I see the lair.

Rochester, N. Y.

The retiiil florists here are anticipating
a spurt ill trade during the usually dull
month of August on account of the big-
street fair to be held here under the com-
bined luiinagement of the r.,odge of Elks
and the Chamber of Cummerce. Mr.
.Schlegelischairman of the floral commit-
tee and he is to have a Horal booth in
tlie fair grounds and, as a member of the
parade cominittee. will urge a liberal use
of tiowers in tlie decoration of wagons
and that will make up the page.int. It
is expecteil that 4(1, ono sti
brought into Itochester t'

J. B. Keller Sons have made improve-
ments in their store on North Clinton
street. Ity excavating under the rear
porti(Ui tlie floor has been dropped to
the level of the other part of the store
and the walls have been handsomely dec-
orated in green and white, the frieze at
the top being in the figure of paeonies
and tleur-de-Iis. The woodwork is all in
glistening white and all the furnishings
are in keeping with the decorations. Mr.
.J. B. Keller and Mrs. .1. M. Keller are
awa.v at the Catskill mountains for a
vacation.

A. H. Salter has arranged for a. vaca-
tion with his family at Henderson Bay,
whither he will go the first week in .Au-
gust for a fortnight. He enjoys the fish-
ing there and Is usually very successful.

.James Vick's Sons received this wiek
an invitation to be represented at the
sweet pea growers' conference and exhi-
bition held at Elmira. Kev. W. T.
Hutchins, of Indian Orchard, Mass., sent
a very urgent letter for them to have a
representative in attendance, the object
being to take steps to straighten out the
tangle that has resulted from such a
generall.v practiced mixture of varieties.

Tlie growing fields in this location,
especially of asters and sweet peas, are
looking iineaiid prnniise excellent results
if the drouglit gets liroken, as seems
proliablc at this writing.

C. 1'. Woodruff.

Grand Rapids.

Business is dull, the people are at the
.Summer resorts, and save for funeral
work, both locally .and out of town, dull
monotony reigns supreme. Violet and
rose planting are now over, and atten-
tion is beinggiven the carnation dirt iiile,
so as to have it riglit when wanted.
Some florists are obliged to get all their
soil by rail, from out of town, naking the
item of soil come ([uite high.
Cut flower prices are firmer this year
than formerly; carnations are selling at
from 20c. to 25c. per dozen, good stock,
and roses from 7.")C. to $1 per dozen,
scarce; sweet pejis 10c. and 15c. per
dozen. Asters are beginning to come in
and will soon lie plentiful.

The wccatber continues fine, warm days
and cool nights.

B. B. Blair, recently in the employ of F.
I-;. Meecli&Son.ot ( 'liarlevoix, liasbought
out the establlshnieiit, will make some
needed improvements and expects to work
up a paying Summer resort trade.

G. F. C.

West Haven, Conn.

The long continued drought seriously
affected Spring sales, many peoplewaited
for the rain which failed to come till too
late, as a consequence there is quite a lot
of unsold stock. Carnations and violets
are making a splendid growth now with
no sign of disease; heavy rains the past
month have wonderfully benefited every-
thing.

A. .7. Thompson has completed one
violet house. 150 feet, and is building a
carnation house the same size. He is a
believer in butted glass and has glazed
one house, 75 x 25 feet, in that way. He
is busy overhauling his heating apiia-
ratus and will put in more pipes ami a
larger boiler. H. Y.

.««« M«««« ««■■■■ air From 2 In. pots, nne

30,000 SMILAX -"^a.trp'erK

UVnOiUPCI nT/VQl FronWlncnpota. »8.00per
nTUnAnUCA UUKOA lOO. cash with order.

FRED BOERNER, Cape May City. N.J

Mention the Florlatp' Exchange wht^n wrUing

SMILAX PLANTS

Good,
out 'hO!

ronK plants. 2"^ Inrb pots, 2000, 1 will cli.se
Now is yuiir cbance. Send for prlie.

p. M. De WITT, Torresdale, PHILA., PA.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

The Right Cypress for
Greenhouse Material.

Have you heard of Cypress Greenhouse Material that has not been satisfactory?
If you have it does not follow that Cypress is not the best himber to use. There is
White Cypress, Yellow Cypress and Red Cypress ; there is Cypress that grows on the
high lands and Cypress that grows in the swamps.

All of these different kinds are not suitable for greenhouse purposes. Do you
know which kind is best and do you know that kind when you see it? If not you
would better buy from those that do know and will deliver exactly what they sell. We
introduced Cypress for greenhouse construction and pushed it to the front. We know
all about it. For fifteen years we have made a specialty of furnishing it, and during
this time we have built up a reputation thai we cannot afford to jeopardize We send
out the best only.

Write for Circulars
or Estimates.

Vi

Lockland Lumber Co.,

LOCKLAND, O,

Mention the Flortata' Exchange when writing.

COMBINING the
^ qualities of an
absolute insect exter-
minator with those of
a viKorous fertilizer.
Recommended and In
use by the foremost
florists and nurserymen
In the land. For Sale at
the Seed Stores.

ROSE MFG. CO.,

Niagara Falls, New York

Mention the Florlata' Exohanre when wrltlnff.

^HEEP MANURE

Cleaned and prepared expressly for florists' use.

lou will find It the genuine article. For reference

to Its being flrst-class, I refer you to Henry F. Mlcbell,

lOlS Market Street. Philadelphia, Ta. Trial bags of 150

lbs., J2.50; per ton, $25 00. H ton at ton rate.

Cash With Obdkb.

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

IOI2 Ontario St., PHILA., PA.

Mention thp Flnrlatfl' Exchange when writing

GEORGE RIPPERGER,

SHEEP MANURE

I have now ou hand a large quantity of
Al SHKEP MANURE. t3r"Send for Price

List and Sample

Best Fertilizer for Top Dressins.

?I!^^r;.°Ur.ra'.*- LONG ISLAND CITY.

U»nilon the Florliita' EKchanne when writing

Sme SiMioe

Just the thing
for tying
bouquets and
stringing
Smilax.

Manufactured Expressly for Florists

BY

JOHN C. MEYER & CO..

87 Summer St., Boston, Mass,

M.-II;. »

BOSTON FLORIST LETTER GO.

Manur«otur«r« of FLORISTS* LETTERS*

Dlmenalcu ef
Ihii box, n Im.
lonK bj IS In.
wide and II In.
high, i Beotloni.

This wooden box nicely utatned and TarnUhed*
I§x80xl2 made In two iiectloDit, one for each Mice
Utter, ctven away with flr«t order of 600 letters.

Block Letters, \% or 2 Infih slie. per 100, VS-OO.

Sorlpt Letters, U 00.

Faitener with each letter or word.

Uaed by Uadlnp florinti everywhere and for
■ale by all wholesale flo >ita and supply dealers.

N. F. McCarthy, Treas. & Hanager.
i'S^^ni BOSTON, WIASS.M^iiXi..

Mention the FlorlBts' Exchange when writing.

FROIT mo FLOWER PLITES

Seed Pacltili and Supplies ot all kinds for
NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS and SEEDSMEN

stock Cuta, 10c. per gquare Inch. Engraving by all
processeB. Printing and Llchographlng. ^

Illustrated Cataloaues a Specialty.

VREDENBURG & CO., • Rochester, N.Y.

r.

x

♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦1

BOHE PL

By the Bag;,
Xon or Carload.

tW WHITE US FOR QUOTATIONS.

ELLIS & POLLWORTH

♦ MILWAUKEE, WIS.

»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦?

Mention the PIorlstB" GxchanKe when writing.

T STMES!

Spring 'Wire. . .
Black Japanned.

NO. 13 WIRB-a ft., WB.OO per 1000 ; 3 ft.,
«6.00 per 1000 ; 4 ft., «~.00 per 1000.

NO. 10 WIBE-3 fl., «0.00 per 1000; 3 ft.,
S8.00 per 1000 ; 4 f t , SllO.OO per 1000.

NO. H W1RE~3 ft., «10 per 1000: 4ft.,
«13 per 1000; 5 ft., !»15 per 1000.

H. F. LITTLEFIELD, Worcester, Mass

Mention the Florists' EichanKe when writing.

unni|in)ummniiniimnmiiiniiiiiimiiiimililiillllllllllll

USE-

JADOO FIBRE

or half soil and half

JADOO FIBRE

to grow your LILIES in this year.

Note the improvement over those
grown last year in your ordinary
compost.

IT WILL PAY YOU, as you
will get MORE BLOOMS and
LARGER ONES.

Send for our New Catalogue.

THE AMERICAN JADOO CO.,

8JJ Fairmount Ave.,
PHILADELPHLA, PA.

nTiiifflmmimiimimimmmimiiiiimiiiiiiiiiMiKiiiiMiini

Mention the PlorliU' Bxcb&nff« when wrltlnc.

832

Thb F=I-0RISTS' Exchhngb.

Big BOILERS

I^ittle BOILBRS

Vp to date BOILERS

FOR

GREENHOUSE HEATING

For partloalars call on or address

DEAN BOILER CO., 73 Pearl St., BOSTON, MASS.

Mention th« FlortsU' Exchange when writing.

til

Mention ihlB paper.

...HAS POSITIVELY NO EQUAL FOR...

STRENGTH, DURABILITY and NEATNESS.

Guaranteed for 10 years. Has a solid wheel and shaft cast In
one (malleable Iron). No slipping on Line Shaft as the case with
all others. Catalogue free.

E. HIPPARD. Youngstown, Ohio.

U^ntlon the PInHata' Exchansre when writing.

MASTICA

FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES.

Proven enperlor to potty liaflier to apply and atays on.
Not affected by eitremeg of weather. Endoried by
prominent florlste. Send for descriptive clrcnlar of
Mastlca and lYIastlca Glazlns JVIachlnes.

F. 0. PIERCE GO.,'J'/oT.".r"8rNBwyorl[.

Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing.

STANDARD ♦ POTS.

We are now ready to supply a superior
quality of Pots in unlimited quantities.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.

A. H. HEWS & CO.,

NORTH CAMBRIDGE, - MASS.

Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

STANDARD

FLOWER POTS!

Packed In small crates, easy

to handle.

Price per

crate

Price per crate

15002 In. pots In crate, $4.88

120 7 In. pots In crat«, KiO

I5002J< "
1500 2« •'

5.25

60 8

" " 3.U0

6.00

48 9

3.6(1

1000 f "

5.00

4810

4.80

SOOiH "

5.80

2)11

3.60

6004 "

4.50

2412

4.80

3205 "

4.51

1214

4.80

1446 "

3.16

616

4.60

Seed pane, same price aa pots. Send for price list
of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn
Vaeee, etc. Ten per cent, off for cash wltb order.

HILFINCER BROS. POTTERY,

OR-... FORT EDWARD, N . Y.

August. RoLKKB & Sons, New York Agents,

52 Dbt Stbbkt, Nkw Yobk Citt.

Mention the PIorlstB* Exchange when writing.

BRINCH WAREHOUBBSt
Cvaroer Kiid ff«iUli* AT«nnv>, J«n«y Cltr, ff.tf*
JMk«OD At*. A Psaraon Bt,, Lonf IilBod City, H.T.

Mention the FlorlBte' EJxchango wttt-n writing

PIPE

Wroaght Iron Pipe, Valves, Cooks, Fit-
tingi, etc., for Steam and Hot Water
Rubber Hose, Pumps and Wall Points,

WM. H. K&Y, 42 Dey St., New York.

M^nii'in thp Kl(.rit.(f« KxchmiK*' wn**n wriilnn

VALVES

etEENUOUSE MATEKUl

Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress.

BEST GRADES. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP.

A. DIETSCH & CO. shef'p'Vl'd'W CHICAGO, ILL.

Mention the Florlstj' Elxehange when writing.

INTERNATIONAL HEATER CO.

237 WATER ST., NEW YORK
BOSTON. *7 UNION ST. CHICAGO, 86 E. LAKE ST.

^\Ve"« BOILERS F»> GREENHOUSES

Over SO years' experience. \y,rite for Catalogue.

Mention the Florists* Exchange when wrttinv.

Greenhouses Built and Heated

Economically and Perfectly by

HENRY W. GIBBONS, '^^ "iil^^^^^olT..""^

EXPERT ADVICE AND PLANS FURNISHED. ESTIMATES FREE.
Mention the Florists' Exchanire when writing.

GLASS

FOR GREENHOUSES, GRAP-
ERIES, CONSERVATORIES,
AND HOTBEDS.

GLASS

VANHORNE, GRIFFEN & CO.,

rrench and American Glass. ** 2U! aMSJSwJsT!"- NEW YORK

Mention tlie Florists* Exchange when writing.

Water Every Day in the Year for
Flowers and Lawns when , . .

Rider »•- Ericsson Hot Air Pumps

are used. Nearly 25,000 sold during the past 25
years. Prices reduced. Send to nearest office
for catalogue "X."

Rider=Ericsson Engine Co.,

22 Cortlsndt St.. New York. I 86 Lake Street, Chicago.
239 Franklin Street, Boston. 40 N. tth St., Pblladelnblo
692 Craig St., Montreal, P.Q. | 22 A Pitt St.. Sydney, N.S.W.
Tenlente-Rey 71. Havana, Cuba.

afentloa the Florists' Exehanse when writing.

EVKRV FLORIST WW AT*
ouKtat to INSURE l~l /% I I
HIS GI,ASS against 1 M.l\.M.M.^

FOB PABTIOITLABS ADDEEHS

JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y, Saddle River, N.J.

HOTHOUSE GLASS

All Sizes a Specialty.

C. S. WEBER & CO.

4 Desbrosses Street. New York,

SUMMER IN WINTER

By Usinsr

Standard Greenhouse Boilers

One cent gets our Catalogae.

GIBLIN & CO., = Utica, N. Y.

Imi IfflprDTed ChillsBge

Roller bearing self-olllng devise,
automatic stop, solid link chain
iimkes the IMPR0'\T:D CHAL-
LbiNGE the moat perfect appa-
ratus lu the market.

Write for catalogue and prices
before placing your orders else-
where.

Quaker City Machine Co.,

RICHMOND, IND.

Best metliodvS of

HEBTIHII liBEEPODSEIi

Being a collection of thirteen leading essays, selected
from a large number submitted Id competition. Each
essay Is accompanied by diagrams Illustrating Che
system advocated.

Price to Florists' Exctiange Subscribers, 10 Cts.

Bend for a copy at once. You will find It very useful.
Address

THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE,

a i>rA\E ST

New York,

SCOL,I<AY*S

I PUTTY BULB

f For Glazlne Sash, Etc.,

^r — iXSO THB—

■ PHTENT PUNT SPRINKLER

For Bsle by your Seedsman
or sent, postpaid, for 81.00.

JOHN A. SCOLLAT,

74 & 78 Myrtle Ave.,
BROOKLYN, - N. Y»

SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE.

Mention the Florists' ExcAantsc wocu wrliiOK

GLASS

We carry the largest
stock of Greenhouse
Glass in Neu York.

We make a specialty
of I6x24s and can
make special prices.

■

SELECTED BRANDS IN FRENCH AND AMERICAN.

HOLBROOK BROTHERS, 85 to 80 Beekman St., New York.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

FOR GREENHOUSES

WATER

RICHMOND
HEATERS

STEAM

133 Sizes and Styles

150 to 71S0 Square Feet Capacity.

as CENTRE ST.
NEW YORK.

RICHMOND STOVE CO.

NORWICH, CONN.

Mention the Florists' Bxchange when writing.

August 19, 1899.

THe FLORISTS' Exchange.

833

VENTILATING
APPARATUS ^
FLORISTS

Low Cost-Satisfaction Guaranteed

Send 5 cts postage to New York Office for latest catalogue of Greenhouse Heattne
and Ventilat ng Apparatus. Send for estimates on Cypress Qreenhouse Haterlal also
for our Patent Iron Qreenhou.e Construction. Send for circulars of Hotbed Sash and
Frames.

We Make Special Greenhouse PUTTY— Price on Application.

LORD & BURNHAM CO.

GKEEPODSE MIM M mmWl

Horticultural Architecture and Building.

Horticultural Architects and Builders
NEW YORK OFFICE : GENERAL OFFICE and WORKS :

St. James BIdg. B'way & 26th St. Irvington=on-Hudson, N. Y.

■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■*■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■>■■■■■■■■"■"■■■"""""""■"''■■**"''

Umtlon the PIori«t»' E:tchaDge when writing.

0

ESTABLISHED 1844.

233 Mircer Striat, ■ NEW YORK.

FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS.

NINETEEN SIZES.

Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus.

RoBehouses, Greenhouses. Etc., of Irom
Frame Construction erected complete
or the Structural Iron Work ship-
ped ready for erection.
Iron Frame Benches with the
" Perfect Drainage Bench Til»"
er Slate Tops.

SEMD 4C. FOBTAGE FOR lI,l,P»TRATEO CATAI.OCUE.

O ff. IWE S 33 "ST

yEKTIlBTIHI! PPPBBPTDS

%

FOK PAETIOULAES ADDEK8S

E. A. ORMSB Y, Melrose, Mass

Telephone Connection.

GLASS

For Qreenhouses, Qraperies,

Hotbeds, Conservatories,

and all other purposes. Get oub Fia-
TJBES BEFOBE Bttyino. Estimates freely
given.

N. COWEN'SSON,

392-94 W. Broadway, New York.

Mention the P*lorl8t.' Bipftang*. wh,.n ^^r-itinv

On Your Coal Bills

IF YOUR HOUSES ARE HEATED BY
A FURMAN BOILER.

Send for large Illustrated Catalogue,
Florists' Edition. Let us make you
an estimate FREE.

THEHERENDEENMFG.GO.

Home Office:

59 Fay St., Geneva, N. Y.

New England Office:

120 High St., Boston,

Mention paper.

■ HOX - BED . .

S GREEI<iIIOUSE

m VENTILATOR

■

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL.

■ GET OUR PRICES

■ BEFORE BUYING

■

GREENHOUSE GLASS!

OFFICE, 406 W. 13TH STREET. NEW YORK.
Factory Storerooms, Borougii o( Queens, N.Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

■ MANUFAC-
~ TURED BY

S. JACOBS & SONS,

Established 1859

Thos. W. Weathered'5 Sons

Established 1859

HORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTS & BUILDERS

Manufacturers of GREENHOUSE HEATING and VENTILATING APPARATUS,
CONSERVATORIES, QREENHOUSES, Etc.

Erected complete of our patent Iron Frame con-
struction.or otWoort and Iron combined, or Wood
alone. HOTBED SASH, FRAMES, Etc.
The "Weathered" Conical Boilers, seven sizes, and Self-feeding
Boilers, two sizes, for small Conservatories, also the" Weathered
Improved Sectional Boiler, 189'J model, for water or steam
heating.

Winners of the Highest Award

At the "World's Fair

The Dean Gold Medal

Madison Square Garden, tor Best Amateur Greenhouse

Certificate of Merit, Society of American Florists, and the

Silver Medal for 1898 of New York Florists' Club

Send 4 cents Tor catalogue, Greenhouse Construction or Greenhouse Heating

office:

ADJUSTABLE TRELUSWIRE SUPPORT

For attaching to iron rafters and Iron purlins to support the
wires at intermediate points by trellis eyes. The distance of the
wires on the rafters and distance from glass can be varied as may
be desired without disturbing the vines. Also for hanging
Orchids or Plant Basliets.

48 Marion St. (New Elm St.),

Uentlon tke Florlsfa^ Bxclumge when writing.

New York

CABLE AND PIPE

Ventilating System.

SOIL -MACHINES

In L.arge or Small Sizes.

SEND FOR CATALOGUE.

A. 0. WOLF i BRO., Dayton, 0.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

CYPRESS

IS MUCH M{»RE DURABU THAN PINE.

PRES
SASH BARS

UP TO ^t FEET 'H LENGTH OR LOIfGER.

iREENHOUSl

AND OTTfER BUILpINO MA'pRIAL.

SenJ\foi-eurIllu4trate<f BooK
"CyPRESS LUMBERAHofrsUSES."

Send fo>T'urSl»eci&! Greenhou5*^rcul»r.

THEy^-X Sre&rj^vs [jymber (b.,

N e><^r>se7H $9st9n, (yiis '.

Mention the Plorleta Exchange wheu writing.

JOHN „.
,M0N1HG^5

|x,. 4.12 T9 422
l^MAWTHO.RNE AY,
CHICA.GO.ILL,

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrlui**.

334

CHOICE HLO^WTER SEEIDS.

Trade

pkt.

RelliH Perennis* Mammoth mis.. $0.S5

*■ " Longfellow 25

" '* Snowball 25

Ciiiernria, prize strain, mixed 50

Calceolnria (Jrandlflora, mixed... .50
Cyclamen GIganteum, separate or
mixed, 100 seeds, 90c.; lOOO seeda, *8.

The F'LORISTS' EXCHHNGB. ^ •<^r«SS. August 19, 1899.

AZALEA INDICA

Trade
pkt.
.. *0.10

MiKiionette. Macbet ^.10 f0.40

Defiance 15 M

25

lustrls 25

Priiimln SfnenelB, fine mxd. 50
Paupy, superb mixed, 1-16 oz., 50c. ; oz., $7
fine mixed, ^ oz., 50c. : oz., f 3.50.

AlroNOtis AlnestrlB .
raluf ■

LILIUM HARRISII-Now Ready.

7-9 inches per 1000, $90.00

application.

inches per 1000, $45.00

Trade List on

BECKERT, Seedsman,

Mention thf ■p^orlBts' TCxehan^e wh^n wrltlnir

Allegheny, Pa.

SPECIALTY:

Floral Metal
Designs J*»s*

Hoflsis' SoMies.

Specialty : Wheat Sheaves.

SPECIALTY:

Prepared j* ^
Cycas Leaves.

A. HERRMANN,

. . . WRITE FOR CATALOGUE.

404, 406, 408, 410, 412 East 34th Street,
NEW YORK CITY.

Manufacturer of Metal Floral Designs

Importer and Dealer in Florists' Supplies.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

Largest Stock in The Country.

All g-oodB up-to-date and of superior quality.
Write us for prices and other information.
Our new Catalogue sent on application to
he trade only.

NEW GAPE FLOWERS!

Price on Application.

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.,

60,62,64,66 N. Fourth St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.
M«Dtlon the FlorlatB' Exchange when writing.

^JmZ% < F"" HANDLING COLLECTIONS
cei^whlre) FoR SECURING REPORTS. . . .

FOB INFORMATION WRITE

THE NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE,

C. S. LODER, Sec'y, 271 Broadway, New York.

Mention the Florlsta' Bxctiange wlien writing.

New Bed Hybrid %# I I I f\ A WH
CAR.KATIOK V U L \^ M HI

In full bloom, 4 In. pots, 11.50 per dozen.
SMILAX ^H'ochpota, ,2.00 per ICX,^;^^^ ^^^ ^m~ly"-^

Special Offer
For Early
Orders on

"yO all who wish to
Azaleas we say

save carnage on
order now, as
they can be shipped safely by freight up
to about November 15th ; afterwards
express is costly. We offer all favor-
ite sorts.

'^Vtiite. A. Borsig, Bernard Andrea alba,
Deutsche Perle. Niobe, etc.

Rose and Red. Dr. Moore, Hermione,
Mnie. Van der Cruyfsen, Simon Mardner,
Apollo, Empress of Brazil, etc.

Variegated.

press of India,
Rucker, etc.

Comte de Chambord, Em-
Mme. de Greve, Sigismond

"We giiaraatee this Apclt tq
Delivered f . o. b Ne\y--YV5rIi, j
orders reaching uaup to*Sep/

BULBS

Freesia ,

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI ,0,10 a lo

FICITS ELASTICA, 6 In. potB, tt.OOper do?.
PHffiNI.X RECIjINATA, (J In. pots, $6.00 perdoz.
VIOLETS, Princess of Wales. S3 00 per 100.

C.EISELE, llth&JefTersonSts. Phlla.Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

HORTICULTURAL

f^isrufr- Auctioneers

CLEARY & CO.,

60 VESEY STREET, NEW YORK.

Mention the Florlgtj' E^zchange when writlnfr.

Doz. 100

In sizes 8x10 inch crown $3.50 $25.00

" 10x13 " '• 4 50 35 00

" 12xU " " 6 00 45 00

" 14x16 " " 7.00 55 00

" 16x18 " " 15 00 110.00

'■ 18x20 " " 25 00

" 20x24 " " 30 00

6 at doz. rates ; 25 at 100 rates.

ID PER CENT. OFF UNTIL SEPT. 10.

e the fiuest obtainable, well shaped plants, well budded,
d we allow 10 per cent, discount Irom prices quoted on all

■"""'"■ 100 1000

,Refracta All»a, ;|—H inch.. $0.40 $3 001 Delivery
" " H-?i " .. .60 4 75 included in

Large, pure white 75 6 501 Freesias.

I.illani Harrisii, 5-7 4.50 1(IG 1000

Roman Hiacintlis, 12-16 $150 $13.50

Paper ^vnite, True Grandiflora 100 8 00

Bermuda Buttercup Oxalls 85 6 50

I.ar(re fine bulbs, in best sorts,
TRUE GIAIHX Flowers,

per doz., $1.50 ; per 100, $9 00.

'PICA, 3-5 inch circumference per doz., eOc; per lOO, $4 00

4-6 " " per doz., 75c.; per 100, 5 50

CAI.I.A, large fine bulbs per doz., 50o.; per lOO, 3 50

CIMMAC ^c ^° u"'- praise these as The Best, but we say Try Ttiem.
OE/E/IJo SMICAX SEED, ounce, 30c.; lb.. $2 60, postpaid.

CRVPTOMERIA JAP., plit, 15c,; as good as Araucaria Excelsa.
CVCtAMEN SEED, Gigantpum sorts: Pure White, Rosa Marienthal. crimson, white,
red eye. Separate, lOU seeds, DSc; 500 seeds, $3.00. Mixed, 100 seeds, 50c.; 600 seeds, $2.

Wonders in color and size. The very choicest sorts
of French, Scotch and German strains, mixed, lOOO
seeds, 25 cts.; 5000 seeds, $1.00. Or in separate colors: Yellow, bronze,
black, white, red, blue, auricula HorEe, 1000 seeds, 25 cts.; 5000 seeds, $1 00.

FREESIA SEED, pure white oz., 25c.; lb., $2 50

" " Hybrids oz., 15c.; lb., 1.50

SPOTTED

^^fN GIGANTEUM

H. H. BERGER & CO.,

Established
1878.

47 Barclay St., N.Y.

!WHY SIT UP ALL NIGHT i

To Watch Your Hre?

(1/

I

I

HENRY KAEMPFER, FLORIST,

Liberty, Sullivan Co., n. Y.
February 6, 1899.

DEAR SIRS: Referring to the No. 34 Gorton Side-Feed Boiler, which I
have in use, would say that this boiler works to perfection. It is heating
two of my greenhouses, and also three lines of I'i inch pipe in a third house.
With the temperature down to 8 degrees below zero the boiler gave all the
heat required. The boiler will run for twelve hours without attention, and
give us heat to the last. It only burns about 300 pounds of coal per day.
I am sure if your boilers were better known among florists that there would be
a great number of them used. Yours truly,

HENRY KAEMPFER.

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SEND AT ONCE FOR FURTHER INFORriATION TO

THE GORTON SIDE-FEED BOILER.

GORTON & LIDGERWOOD CO.

96 LIBERTY
STREET,

New York

*AAtUAkiAitA.AiAAty.AkAi^iL.

"Uoa

r.^"^^-«^3

Meatloa the Plortsts' Exchange when writing.

'^^-^oo .no^ ,:r.^" i-^P

We are a straight shoot and aim to grow into a vigorous plant.

A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL.

VOL. XI NO. 34.

NE\V YORK, AUGUST 26, 1899.

One Dollar Per Year

READY FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT

We are offerlDi? an exceedingly floe lot of these bulbs at a very low price. Bermuda-grown Freeslas are the
finest Freeslas grown. Bulbs are plump and hard, and give much better satisfaction than the Calif urnla-grown
bulbs. I'laot early nud secui-is best reaulls. Bulbs ready for Immediate shipment Extra Quality
bulbs, very flne. )(, to >« In. In diameter. .50ct». per 100; SI. 00 per 1000. Seleced bulbs, >i to W In. In
diameter, 7Sct!i. per 100: $6.0U per lUOO.

BERMUDA BUTTERCUP OXALIS

Extra Sized BiilbN. 7.5cIn.
100 I IS.^.OU per lOUU.

per

I ^ I I /\ ^ Glowers wilt find that It will pay tliem to throw away tlielr old plants, and plant new
\^ ITm. MJ MJ AM.\J stock. Dry bulbs will produce enough more flowers to warrant the extra expense.
I'Iniit enrly if best resullw are denired. Extra sized bulbs, 1 to Ihj In. In
diameter, S3.00 per lOOl SIO per lOUO. Selected bulbs. !!.« to 2 In. In diameter. $7.00 per lOOs
860 per lOUO. Mammoth bulbs, 2 to 2>4 In. In diameter, 89.00 per lOOi SSOperlOOO.

T~k/~W1tr * TIT W¥ "¥T A /> ¥ l^T MA r¥ C> We offer a very superior grade of these bulbs, which
l(ll\1 £i \\ H\ \l I^IHNwecan supply as follows: Ex'ra flne bulLs, 12-15
AV\/i»lrl.i> I-l X rWl.i.> i IJO ctm. In crrcumference. Sl.T.'S per lOOi HIS

per 1000. Kxtra select
cumference, S■^.00pcr lOOi Sir per 1000. IMnk and Blue Koiiianii. e
S13 per 1000. Wblle Italians, extra, $1.73 per lOUi $13 per 1000.

il.SU per 100;

1000
$S 50

45 00

15 00

45 00

30 00

4 00

PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS GRANDIFLORA, extra size bulbs, tine . $1 00

LILIUM HARRISII,5 to7inch biilbs 5 00

ORNITHOGALUM ARABICUM 1 75

LILIUM LONGIFLORUM, Bermuda-grown, 5 to 7 inch bulbs 5 00

•' CANDIDUM, 22 contiraeteraand up ' . 4 00

ALLIUM NEAPOLITANUM 50

F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown=on-fludson, N. Y.

M«*nt1nfi th^ FlnrlBtp' Kichangf when writing

The boston FERN

.__ ■■■■'■■■■'■ :-■'.'' ■?^ ■ ;" '" ' ,.''

.^m^mf^.

0?>^^^"^=^'*»*tte^

Very Fine

Specimen

Plants.

■ ^^

Cut from bench, tor 7,

8 and 10 inch potB, at

50c., 75c., and $1.00 each,

spread 4 to 6 ft. Smaller

pl.nts for 5 and 6 Inch

pots, at 20c. and 25c.

each. Now is the time

to order and pot up.

Best value for the money

of any plant now in

cultivation. Small

plants, $5.00 per 100;

, $40.00 per 1000.

Fine stock, in iy^ and 5 inch pots,

at $25.00 and $35.00 per 100.

KEPiXIA BELfflOREANA. LATANIA BORBONICA.

4 ineh.pots, $25.00 per 100. | 4 inch pots, $25.00 per 100.

L. H. FOSTER, 45 King St., Dorchester. Mass.

Mention the FlorliU' Exdi&nc* whan wrttlns.

PANDANUS UTILIS

New
Branching

EASTER LILY

(L. LONGIFLORUM GIGANTEUM MULTIFLORUM.)
For De$«criptioii and Price see Aug;. 12th Issue.

LILIUM HARRISII BULBS

Whole box of 5 to 7 sold at IhouMand rnteH.

Per 100 I'er 1000

5 to 7 inch, 400 in a box. - - - .$4.50 .$40.00

« to 11 inch, lOO iu a box, - - . yo.OO 18.5.00

11 to 13 inch, .50 in a box, - - - 50.00

All flne bulbs and fully up to mjasurement and the same stock as offered elsewhere at higher
prices, but not our three legued brand which is all sold.

LII-ITJJS/I LONCxIFLORTJIvI

o XJ -A. n .A. KT T je: E! x>

BKtt.mVB \-titt**Wfi.

Bouabt by us ivilli a uunrnntee to be free
from dlseiiNe up to !H> per cent.

rur imi Per 1000

S to 7 Inch bulbs 8.1.00 S4.'>.00

9 to 11 " -i-i-SO '.{00.00

AS ORDINARIL,V SOL,n,
BERMVDA-GRO'WM.

Per 100 Per 1000

.'S to 7 inch bulbs 84.30 SVi.SO

(Moll '• -JO.OO IM.'S.OO

9 to 11 ** double crowDB 1.S..50 17.1.00

CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO.

342 WEST 14th STREET, ^^'.T«?h.' N. Y. CITY,

Importers, Exporters and Growers' Agents ot SEEDS, BULBS and PLANTS.
Mention the FlorlsU' Bxcbanffe wb»n wrltlns.

GOOD VARIETIES

-OF-

WILL BE SCARCE THIS SEASON.
We have only the following to Offer:

2000 Gen. Gomez, good plants, at
1000 Gen. Maceo, medium size, "

100 Melba, good plants, "

3000 New York, strong plants "

400 " extra strong, "

300 Triumph, "

Per 10(1

$12.00

12.00

12.00

7.00

8.00

8.00

Per 100
400 Victor, good plants .... at $7.00

500 Evelina, strong " 7.00

2000 John Young, medium ..." 6.00

500 Bon Ton, good stroug plants, " 8.00

5000 Scolt, extra strong . . . . " 7.00

Also about 500 to 1000 med. Scott'S 6.00

FIRST COME— FIRST SERVED!

SEND YOUR ORDERS EARLY.

THE COTTAGE GARDENS, ^^

EENS,

EW YORK.

C. 'W. ■WARD, Manager.

lC«mtlon tb* FlorlsU' Exchanc* when wrltlnr.

836

The Rlorisxs' Exchange.

i

ELLIOTT'S

Unparalleled Offer !

You may thank the proposed Bulb Trust tor this chance. We have
thousands of bulbs which were grown for us under special contract.
Trust agents approached the growers with tempting inducements (think
of it) which failed, otherwise they would have played havoc with Florists
in general.

You know what our guarantee is, you have dealt with us before,
and if any one has a complaint that we do not live up to our offers, and
can substantiate it, we will cheerfully refund the money and stand the
loss.

i II IIIM UIDDIOII ^o^^ stock of this variety, you are aware, is scarce,
I 11 llllll nAnnmil P'enty of inferior stock on Ihe market which does m t
klklWIII IINIIIIIUII pay for the room it occupies. We can supply a limited
quantity uf St. David's Island bultssuch as

.5 to 7 inch per 100, J4 75: per lOOC, $45 00

7 to 9 " perlOfl, 1000

9toU " ; perlOO, 1900

I II lilU i nUnin nnilU stock grown in Japan and ready in September,

I II IIIIH I linhlrl Unllln bulbs warranted touna and true, florists are
bIblWIII UUIIUII kwiiuill commencing to catch on to this Japanese stocK,
returns seem to be more protltable.

5 to 7 inch per 100, $2 75; per 1000, J 25 00

7to9 " perlCO, 6 75; perlOlKi, 65 00

riQIV U/UITr DflMIUO These bulbs were grown in the south of France
rflni I nnllr nlllllAlllI with extra care. The grower, Mons. Le Croix,
kHIIbl II III I !• IIUIIIMliu has had years of experience in this line and as
we bought up his entire acreage, knew a good thing ; they are a trtfle high but the
bulbs can not be duplicated.

II to 12 centimeters per 100, $1 25; per 1000, 511.00

12 to 16 centimeters per lOO, 1.75; per MO. 14 00

13 to 16 centimeters per 100, 2.00; per inoo, 17 00

I II V nr Tlir llll l rV These well-known pips, with a reputation from
I M I Mr I nr Vflll r I •''^ Atlantic to the Pacilic, bare been giving the
blbl Ul I Ilk INUbki Florists who grow them the very best of results.
They are German-grown, not Dutch, and, with strong developed roots, give
abundance of sprays.

Per 1000. }.9.75; original oases of 2,5D0, J23 00.

nil I 1 I II irO We have this year strained a point to secure the finest roots
lifll I II Ml Ir n that can be grown and bound to please yon. AM large bulhs
WHLLH LILIkU measuring 2 to 2^ inches in diameter, per lUO, |9 00.

nirrnnilO VO?* SION, »ntcli-Kro-wn, aouble >ellow. Itwe
llflrrllllll n ^° '^y *'■' we have grounds to back it up. The Uattodils we sent
UHIIUUIkV| out last year eclipsed them all for size, symmetry and color, antl
having the same stock selected for us can otfer them again.
J 1.60 per 100; jl4 00 per 1000.

rnrrOII REFRACXA alb*. Ourstnckofthesepurewhltcgrace-

r nr r nl A ful and delightfully fragrant flownrs are coming in in grand shape.
I IlkkwIH First size we are offering at 65 els. per 100; $4 50 per 1000.
Selected size, {1 00 per 100; $7 00 per 1000.

OniDFl iinnUini strong, heavy dumps we are ottering of this useful,
nrlnirA ■lArlllllllA feathery aower which is yearly growing in demard.
VI lllrkH UHI UI1IUH nil early forcerand asure money maker, J4 00 a lOO.

MlVrn nilTOU UUIOIUTUO The past season has not been a favorable
iniArll llllllin n I All! N I Hrt °°»f°'"''"l<'"'>°'' growers and the bulbs
IIIIALU UUIUII II I HUlll I IIU have suffered somewhat; as a result they
will be smaller and the supply limited. We can offer jou. subject to being unsold
single or double colors, with the exception nf yellow.

In lots of 100, $4.00; 1000, ?38 00.

niUOV OrCn EI.I,I0TX'S KINESX BI^ENOED. Thismixture
rANnl nllll is made np from the choicest strains of seeds grown in this
I HIIUI ULkl/y country and abroad; it is superior in every way, giving you
all the new and fashionable shades with a flower that has a form unsurpassed.
Trade packet, $100; ounce, J8 00.

rnrOU UllOUnnnUI OniUiy Wearethenratontheaeldwith a choice

rntOH inUbHKllUm mM rd1g?r'?ts'"no°t'hfn1frhi?h%?in%'in",S^c;r''e
money to the average florist than mushrooms.

Elliott's Mllltrack, 10 lbs. for $1.00; $7 00 tor 100 lbs.

OUR TERMS-

5 per cent, discount allowed on all orders accompanied with cash.
New York City references required otlierwlse.

WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, = New York.

M'-ntlftn (h^ FIorl»t»' Exchange when wrltlos.

TRUE WHITE

Verychotcewellcaredbulbsof FREESIA TRUE REFRACTA AI^BA,
I from our own grower. Tellow flowers have been carefully rogued out of the stock.
First Quality, per 1000, 1S6..50. Choice Size, S7 .'50.

CALIFORNIA

Throupti our Exchange')
Sales with best PaclBc
Coast growers of theee
roots we are able to rte- 1
liver cDolce, carefully
( 'ired aod evenly grad-
tdrootBatcloeest grow-
ing prices. j

Calla Bulbs.

Siwf^

iDch diam. Poz. 100

Fir§i; Size, IH to m * .75 $500

iJSelect, " ly to 19|. l."-5 700

lExtra Select, about a to aj^. 1.50 9.00

r^„_,«_l_ D-*ll*r* of high quality and largest Blzes from

I rCnCn DUIDS only rellal^le growers. We shall be

pleased to Bubmit saniples and prices

.tilch we prrmilse will show best values, Fir>«l enrly Koiiian

I yaciiit hN, No rciN.siiN Paper Wliiie <iraii(IilIorii, etc.

are now beiiitr Bliii>pe<l to our ciiNtoiiierN.

IflimUAU'C ^EED.. I CHICAGO. 84-86 Randolph St.

fllUUniin O 5T0RE f NEW YORK, 14 Barclay street.

Kwitloa th* FlorlsU' I!x<liuic* when wrltlns.

jteoseeeeesseososeseossseseeeseessssssoeesessssosessoec

FRDESIM

REFRACTA
ALBA_^«a».

CALLA BULBS

TRUE WHITE, WELL CURED g

BULBS, EXTRA FINE STOCK. g

Extra Selected, 'j inch in diameter and up' O

n 00 per 100; 1 8 00 per IdOO. O

Choice size. % inch in didmeter and up, 75c. 0

per 100; J 6 00 per 1000. y

ready fordellvery

_ now, a fine loti.f

*.xtra selected, well-cured Calla Bulbf), ab-
solutely free from rot.

FlratSlze, very choice bulbs, per lOO, J 6 00
Mammoth Size, extra tine bulbs, " 8 00

READY FOR DELIVERY.

ROMAN HTACINTBS, 12 to 16 centimeters.

H4 00 per 1(00.
NARCISSUS PAPER WHITE GRAND.,

$8 00 per 11)10.
LILIDM H ABRISII, 6 to 7 inches in circum-
ference, $5 00 per 100; 545 00 per 1000.

SEND FOR TRADE LIST JUST ISSUED.

9 STDMPP & WALTER CO., Seedsmen, 50 Barclay St., N. Y. J

MeptloD the FlorlBf' Kichang^ whff'n writing

JUST
ARRIVED

FRESH SEEDS

OF

KENTIA BELMOREANA, 114.00 per 1000 seeds { whiie
KENTIA FORSTERIANA. 4.00 per 1000 seeds S '^'"•'••'-

Bulb Catalog:ae Now Ready. Mailed on application.

J. M. THORBURN & CO., 36 Cortlandt St., NewYoik.

MentioD the Florlata' Eichaoge when writing

LILIUMHARRISII

5-7in.StO per 1000, $4.50 per 100; 7-9 in. S9 pet 100; 9-11 in. $18 per 100.

BERMUDA-GROWN LON&IFLORUM

Guaranteed 90 per cent, free from disease. Prlcea on above and all other bulbs and plants cheerfully given.

r'."\7\r. O. SOHMIT^, Jersey Oityi KT. j,

Mentinn the Florlste' Exchange when writing.

^jjllllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllllllllllllilllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllllllllllllllllllllillii;

I ALLEN'S DEFIANCE--^

I 2ooo:sEEDs. /V\IQNONETTE

§ Grown under glass, from special selected spikes, for florists' use. P
1 None genuine unless my signature is across the face of each packet, g
I f$1.00 per packet. p

^ No seedsman has any of my indoor grown seed, except In sealed packets with ^

3 my signature across face of each, C. H. ALLEN. c

I CHARLES H. ALLEN, Floral Park, N. Y. |

Mention the THorlntM* ICT«*hange when writing

PANSY PLANTS AND SEED

-^2f'??s^

II.Y.Mllll(ETeiiDEIIEIIS'lSSOG!lTIOII,

At Clovena Nnraerles,
Home of ttie Pansy»

we are growing pansy plants
by the million and offer our
Famous Blends at 60 eta.
per 100; $2.50 per 500, pre-
paid. By express {4 00 per
1000. Special prices on large
lots, separate colors or
blooming size.

If you have not received
our Special Illustrated
Pansy Price List* recently
issued, in which we offer
over 100 distinct colors,
blends and strains, inclnd-
ing all the novelties and
other seasonable seeds,
.■<«>r^-rt^^ write for It.

39-41 Cortlandt St. Uqui VAflf
P.O. Box 2341 ligW lUlK,

Uentlon the Florlstft* Exehans* when writlnc.

August 26, 18»»

Xhb Florists' Exchmnge.

837

Special Offer
For Early
Orders on

AZALEA INDICA

'T'O all who wish to save carriage ou
* Azaleas we say order now, as
they can be shipped safely by freight up
to about November 15th ; afterwards
express is costly. We offer all favor-
ite sorts.

'^'lilte. A. Borsis. Bernard Andrea alia,
Deutsche Perie, Niobe, etc.

Rose and Red. Dr. Moore, Hermione,
, Mine. Van der Lruy sen, Simon Mardner,
' Apollo, Empress of Urazil, elc.

Varlesated. Cooate de Chambord, Em-
press uf liidia, Mme.de Greve, Sigismond
Uucker, etc.

T>nz.

inn

n (-izes 8x10 inch crown...

...$3 50

$25.00

■• llixia " " ..

... 4 50

35 00

" V-ixH •• '■ ...

... 600

45 00

•• 14.Yl« •' " ..

... 7 00

55 00

" 16x18 " " ..

...15 00

110 00

" ISxSU " " ..

...25 00

" 2ux2t " " ...

..30 00

WHOLESALE LIST!

You will receive our Trade List next week. If not, send for it.
REAn IX! VOC WILL SAVE MONEV ! !

THE ELIZABETH NURSERY COMPANY. Elizabeth. N.J.

CINERARIA CYCLAMEN PRIMULA |[ PANSY

AZALEA INDlCA.

C at doz. rates; 25 at 100 rates.

10 PER CENT. OFF UNTIL SEPT. 10.

We guarantee *hi8 st^ock to be the finest obtainable, well shappd plants, well budded.
Delivered f. o. b New York, and we allow lu per cent, discouot Irom pricis quoted on all
orders reaching us up to September 10.

BULBS

inn

Kino

Freesla Refracta Alba, %-M inch.. $0.40
" H-H " .. .60

** Large, pnre nbite 75

Lilium Harrlsll. ,5-7 4.50

Koman Hyacluttas, 12-15 $1 50

Paper Wlltte, I'l ne Griimliflr.ra 100

Bermuda Buttercup Oxalls 85

13 00)

4 75^
6 50 1
11 n

Delivery
Deluded in
Freeitias.

icnn

J13 50
8 00
6 50

CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM

CAUV.A.

I.nrpp flnp hulhu. in bept 6orlg,
TRUE CI A TUX Flowers,

per duz., $1.50 ; per loo, $9 00.

ETHIOPICA, 3-5 inch circumference per doz., 60c.; per 110, $4 00

4 6 " " per doz., 75e.; per 100, 5 50

SfOXTEn CAI,I,A, large ane bulba per doz, 50c.; per KO, 3 50

tj>|^f^"fAC\ We do not praiee these as Tlie Best, but we say Try Xfaem.
^Kllll^ SMII.AX SEKD, ounce. 30c: 10. ,«2 60, postpaid.

^^^ CRVPTOMERIA JAP., pl<t . 15o ; aa good as Araucaria Eicelsa.

CVCI.AlMEPi SEED, Gi>!an'>um forte: J-ore wi,]te, Roea Marientbsl crimson, white,
rid eye. Sepaiate, lUO seeds, eSc; 5(0 seeds, }3 00 Mixed, 110 seeds, 50o.; 600 seeds, $2.

Wonders in color and aize. The very choicest sorts
ot p'reiich, Scotch and German strains, mixed, lOOO
seeds, 25 118.; .'tiiiiu Heeds. $1.00. *)r in separittn colors: Yellow, bronze,
bitck, white, red, olue, auricula florse, 1000 seeds, 25 cts.; 5'JOO seeds, $1 00.

FREESIA SEED, pure white oz., 25c.; lb., »2 50

" " Hybrids oz., 15c.; lb., 1.50

H. H. BERGER & CO,,

Estahl Ished
1878.

47 Barclay St., N.Y.

unniJM n»aM »»»m?aoxrB' .hbwoijt oqi nnnnaw

LILIUM HARRISn

6-7, •4.50 per 100; S42.5n per 1000.
?.9, »!).oo per lOU; »8.->.00 per liOU. 9-11, 1S20.0O per 100.

FREESIAS

% inch and up S4.50 per 1000

H inch and up 6.00 per lOiO

IMIHEDIAXE DELIVERY.

H. 4. BUXYARD, 42 West 2ath Street, MEW YORK.

Vt.'nrlnn rh.* FlnrUtu' FT,,bRnp* wh,.n wrlttHK

Largetlowered English; Large a. Splendena. Kolker's Beat, Kolker's Giant

3^oz. $3,611 Pure white, 100 8., 7.5c. J:i oz..$3.51: A, oz. $1.25; $5.00 oz.: U o" 9n cts

Trade pkt,, 60c. Kose.Red.etc, lOOs.flSc. Trade Put., 1.5c Trade Hkt-^c

AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, 52 Dey St., New York.

Mention th** F'nrlwTp' Rxfhangp wh«*n writins

I ....Bulbs, Plants

« OF ALL KINDS.

I HULSEBOSCH BROS.,

f ENGLEWOOD, N. J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

5 SPECIAL SEEDS :

S For the FLORIST and GARDENER. ^

H Send lor Wholesale Catalogue. . . ■

m JOHNSON & SXOKES, ■

■ 217-219 Market St., Philadelphia. ■

MI»H»MBM»H»iaiB|MBHaai
Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlnB.

Established 1S76.

Incorporated 1890.

COXSEEDCO.

Wholesale Seedsmen

34 Gansevoort St.,

NEW YORK.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

411, 413,415,SansomeSt.,

SAN FRANCISCO.

S SURE CROP MUSHROOM SPAWN S

■ fS.OO per 100 lbs. ■
* Pamphlet IIoio to Grate Mitshrooim, 10c. '

■ LILIUM HiRRISiL EiRLT ROMIN HYiCINTNS ■

■ Special prices on application. ■
5 WEEBER & DON, Seed Merchants &(iruwer8. jj
- 114 Cliainbers St., NEW YORK. Z

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrlttng.

RARE COLLECTED SEEDS

OF AMERICAN

Woody and Herbaceous Plants.

Ask for . ist and Discounts.
PINEHURST NURSERIES,

OITO KATZENSlEIN.Mgr. PINEHURST, N.C.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlii«.

PLANT SEED CO.

Wholesale Merchants.

J»J»j»jt ST. LOUIS, ^^^jt

•^f-'v-^v-^' w-^vC'^^^ ^^^^ www*

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

RAWSON'S

"Arlington Tested Seeds"

Are now well known to sntne FL.ORISTS, we
want them known to all FLORISTS. Special
price list sent on application.

W. W. RAWSON & CO.

12 mnd 13 Faneull Hall Sq. BOSTON, MASS

Mention the Florlstj' Excbanre when writing.

MICHEL PLANT -->
-^^BULB CO.

ST. LOUIS, MO.

Mention the FlorlstB' Exchange when writing.

FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA

True white, from Bermuda seed. Grown at
our own place in California. Now en route.

FIRST SIZE, !.^t0':<4in. diam ,$6 OOalOOO.
SECOND- s^toH " 3.00 "

JACKSON & PERKINS CO., "/e^^t^r'^:

Mentlnn the Florists" Elxohange when writing.

ALM

c§>ke<^

FRESH
ON HAN

t'liamix 'I'eunis —

Piiinlln

" Keclinntn.

Col'rpiia Australia
J. L. SCHILLER. 404 E. 34th Street. New York.
Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing

too 1000 3010

lO.TS 1,5.0(1 »I.1.SI

l.OO ft 00 s2.ro

.75 5,00 13.50

.75 5.00 13.50

838

The F'LORisxs'

•XCHTTNGl

DIUVV Giant mixed, extra, trade pkt.. 25c., oz.,$l50:
rAHai GlantTrlmardeau. pkt.,25c..lb..fl2.0(>: Giant
Yellow Englisb, mixed, French mix , pkt . lOc, oz..75f.,
lb., $8,00; Bugnot. (Jasaler, Piirlnlan, large stained,
trade pkt . 50c.. oz.. fJ.OO; Ceclle Davy and Mine, fer-
ret, trade pkt.. 25e. Sample frte Cash or credit.
Victor Bartel, Morris Ave., Woodbaven, N. Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

PANSY SEED

ABSOLUTELY FRESH.

A very superior strain from noted European growers,
■witb large, well shaped flowers of magnificent coloring.

Very finest mixed per oz., f6.00

Separate colors " 3.W

J. L SCHILLER, 404 E. 34th St., New York.

Mention the Florlat»' Exchange when writing

ZIRNGIEBEL GIINT PmSIES

Seed in trade packages, $1.00 or $5 00 per oz.

PLANTS of the above Btniins at the same
price as the eommon straiDS, $5.00 per lOUO.
Also hirpe tratipplanted plaots for winter
bloom, $3.00 per lOX

DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, Neeilham, Mass.

Mention the FlorlBtw' Exchange when writing.

VAUTIER'S

MAMMOTH PANSY.

New crop seed now ready. This in the
larpent and finest Pansy ever offered. We
have testimonials from flbristsfrom all parts
of the U. S. praining its size and merits.
Trade packet, $1 00 ; oz., $4.00.

H. B. FiUST i 00., rn&^iM: PHIL*., PA.

Mention the Plorleti' Exchange when writing.

FRESH SEEDS, 1899 CROP

CryploiiitTin .Inpoiiiea. Japan araucarla, trade

pkL^JScts.; lOi 0 seeds, $i:.UO.
Elesaus, trade [>kt , i5 eta.; 1000 seeds, };2.00.
Caleeolarin ilybrida Grnudiflorn, Benary'B

Prlxe btralti. trade pkt.,25cl8.-, '000 seeds, 75 cts.
CiDernrta Hybriila (■rnndiflorn* Beijary'e

Prize Sti-aln. trade pkt.. 25 cts ; KW s eds. 75 cts.
Primula CfaineiiHiN Fiiiib. (■iiraniea, Benary's

Prize Strain, trade pkt.. iScts.; lawseeds, f 1.50.
Pauwy. Benary's Non Plus Ultra, trade pkc. 25 cts.;

oz., ti-00. Cash witu Ohdee.

SHELLROAD GREENHOUSE & SEED CO., Grange. Md.
Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing.

xxxpANSY SEEDxxx

If you want the finest large and fragrant
Pansy flowers try Woodbury's noted seeds.
Seven pktH. (70U seeds) fine assorteil, 50c.

Finest German and Giant flowers. French
strains, blended or either separate, 2000 seeds,
60c.; i4 oz., $1.00 ; oz., $4.01). List free.

DAVID B. WOODBURY, Pansy Specialist,

SOUTH PARIS. MAINE.

Mention the Florlntw' TCxchange wh^n writing.

^S A 1^1 ^"X/ Giant mixed, oz.. $2.00; trade
r^**l^^% Y P^^' 250.; Giant Trimardeau.
■ "^ ■ * ^i^ • mlxed.oz., $1.50: lb.$15. Glaut
Tellow, trade pkt.. 25c.; oz., $1.75. French mixed, oz.,
75c.: lb , $10. EngllBh mixed, oz.. 75c.; lb.. $9.00. Lord
Beaconsfleld, pkt.. 20c.; oz., ti.OO. Buguot, Cassler.
Parisian, large stained, trade pkt. .50c.; oz.. $4.00. Giant
Mme. Ferret and Cecil Davy, trade pkt., 25c.

Cineraria hybrlda. dwarf mixed, large flowering,
trade pkt., 25e Primula Sinensis, tine ml.\ed,
trade pkt., 25c.; oz..$lU.UJ: iO geparate packets of prim-
ulas, each 50c. Forgi't-Me-Nor, elegantUslma, for
"Winter blooming, Victoria blue, Palustrls, trade pkt ,
15c. English DniMy, double mixed, pure white,
double or snowball, trade pkt.. 20c. SrocuM. double,
for Winter blooming, for cutting, white, tnule put..
50c.; bright red. 5Uc. Special Ofler ! I will send
sample of any of the above seeds free of charge. All
the above are this year's crop BEAITLIEU,

Walker Ave,, Woodhnven. New York,

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

LARGE
FLOWERING

BfllLLItNT
COLORS

THE JENNINGS STRAIN.

Is considered by many Florists as the leading
American strain to date. Stock was never
finer, the season being favorable for the finest
crop of seed ever raised,

Finest mixed in great variety of colors.
Pkt., $1.00; ^ ounce, $3 00 ; 1 ounce, $5 00.
Finest White, Blue. Black and Yellow, in
separate colors, .50 cts. per pkt. Postpaid by
mail. Caeh with order.

E. B. JENNINGS.mr." Southport, Gobi

Grower of Thk Finest Pansiks.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

usiness Paper
usiness Men/

- • y

^''* Florists' Exchange

ASTER

COSMOS PANSY SALVIA I ZINNIA

I^eedTrSe ReporI

Points and information from eeedBmen, and
aU Interested in tliis coiiimn, Holieited. Ad-
dreRS I':i)lTon Ski;i) rKAliF-.careof Fi-orirtb'
ExriiANiiE. P. O. Box 16117, New Yuri;.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION

Alexander Uopgers, Chicago, III., Pret.i-
dent; ALWEBTMcCt'LLOUGH, Cincinnati, First
Vice-President: F. W. Bolgiano, Wasliing-
ton. Second Vice-President; S. F Willard,
Wetliersfieid, Conn,, Secretary and Treasurer.

Detroit, Mich. — Henry J. Ford, a
Baleeman for D. .M. Ferry & Co., while
driviiiH' (UirinKatlninilerBlorm last week
wae Btniil< l>j a linlil iiiiiK bolt. His
team wMwiiilkMlaudliiKficilil watch charm
melted. Mr. Ford is now under the
doctor's care.

Kocklord, HI. — The ufflces of the
liuekliee Seed T'ompany have been reno-
vated considerably the past few weeks
and present a new and fresh appearance.
Hardwood flooro have been laid and
paint .and varnish used lavishly. The
front of the building and its interior
downstairs have also been cared for and
the entire building freshened.

New York.— August Ehotert returned
August 24 on the .S. S. Saale, from an
eight week.s' European trip.

Eugene Schaettel, representing the firm
of Messrs. ^'ilmorin-Audrieux & Co., I*aris
(France) will arrive in New York on M.S.
La Tonraiue on August 28. As usual
his address during his presence in America
will be care of August Khotert, 20 Bar-
clay street.

C. H. Joosten received on Wednesday,
per S. S. Nenstria direct from France, a
consignment of iioman hyacinths, Nar-
cisus grandiflora and freesias.

Bull) Growing in PugetSoundCoun-

try. — That the subject of bulb growing
in the I'uget Sound Country is attracting
interest among Horists and bulb dealers
of the eastern states is evidenced by the
fact that recently Western Washington
has been visited by several seed and bull)
dealers, among them being J. E. Nor-
thrup, of Northrup, King t^ Co., of Min-
neapolis, and Geo. E. Campbell, of Phil-
adelphia, whose firm is extensively
engjiged in the wholesale trade. Mr.
Northrup investigated thoroughl.v the
growing of bulbs on Puget Sounil and
became impressed with the facts that the
conditions there are ideal for the i>roduc-
tion of fine flowerbulbs. It is very likely
that he willinvest capital in this industry
and thus be the first one to take it up
and advance it on a commercial scale.

European Notes.

There is practically no change in the
conditions as last reported, for the few
showers that have fallen in isolated dis-
tricts have left no trace behind them.
Our plants for 1900 crops wilt consider-
ably, though, as they are still alive, we
hope for the best.

The arrival of a few parcels of early
Italian onions reminds us that this
country is rapidly becoming a factor
in the European seed trade. Since the
last report was penned the weather has
played many tricks. At the end or
June heavy rains fell continuously for
a whole fortnight. While this was very
good for all the young plantations. It
was equally bad for the plants that
were already in flower or fruit. It
shortened, for instance, the crop of
cauliflower, and to some extent dam-
aged onion and leek, tomatoes and egg
plants, cucumbers, gourds and melons,

Perry Watson & Co.

CALIFORNIAN SEED HOUSE

SPECIALTIES-

Onion Seed
Lettuce
Celery
Carrot
Salsify
Parsnip
etc.

Sweet Peas

Cosmos

Hollyhock

Verbenas
Asters
Mignonette
etc.

Lima Beans
Salt Bush
Bromus Grass
Bermuda *'
Johnson *'
etc.

ALL CALIFORNIA GROWN. WHOLESALE ONLY.

SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Lettuces suffered somewhat from a
hailstorm in the section where they are
grown, and a very promising crop of
water cress was damaged by the flood.

As regards flower seeds, balsams, zin-
nias, stocks, asters and many other
hardy annuals look splendid and prom-
ise very good crops. The new Cen-
taurea imperialis, recently mentioned in
this column, has come through practi-
cally uninjured, although such fluft'y
flowers as Centaurea moschata and
suaveolens have suffered severely.

Happily the rainy spell has been suc-
ceeded by the usual bright Italian sun-
shine and summer heat, so that on the
whole growers are fairly well satisfied.

As regards Europe generally, the
rapid rise and great firmness in the
prices of mangel is one of the most im-
portant features of the present situa-
tion; strangely enough it is the long
red that appears to Vje in most demand,
and that also appears to have suffered
the most. Golden Tankard follows it
very closely in both respects. Ttllow
globe and the giant intermediate varie-
ty are fairly good.

In market seeds crimson clover has at
last reached double last season's values,
and as. on account of the failure of root
crops, the English demand is likely to
be a large one, it is not possible to pre-
dict the limit it yet may reach.

European Seeds.

The late Henri L. de Viimopin.

Fire in Peter Henderson & Co.'s Store,

.Sunday morning, August 20, at 2
o'clock fire was discovered i.ssning from
the basement grating in I'eter Henderson
& Co.'s store, 35 and .37 Cortlandt street.
New York. An alarm was speedily turned
in and after two hours' hard work the
firemen succeeded in completely extin-
guisliing the fire, also iii preventing it
from reaching the upper floors of the
store. With the exception of the scorch-
ing of the ceiling of the main fioor on
account of the heat and smoke going up
the staircase located in the center of
the store, and the breaking of the jdate
glass windows, which was done so as to
provide an outlet for the smoke, the
d.amagefrom the fire was confined to the
basement and sub-cellar. In the latter
were stored French bulbs; but, fortu-
nately, the main stock is kept at the
storage vaults belonging to the firm in
.Tersey City, con.sc(|uently the loss in this
line is small compared witli the immense
quantities of bulbs the firm handles. In
the cellar were stored the implements,
which consist of every known requisite
for the garden and greenhouse, and the
damage to these by fire and water is
great, but cannot at this time be cor-
rectly' estimated. A portion of the cellar,
used as a packing room, was uninjured,
and considering the fact that this part
had no iron .doors for protection from
fire it was a rather remarkable occurrence.
Recently a metal ceiling had been put in
the cellar, and it is believed that but for
this having been done nothing would
have been left of theinterior of the wh<ile
building. Theoriginof theflrcisthought
to have been in the electric fan, wires in
the basement coming in contact.

The delay in the routine of shipping,
etc., was only of 24 hours' duration and
customers will suffer no inconvenience as
a result of the fire.

OBITUARY.

Henri L. de Vilmorin.

Henri I.eveque de Vilmorin, the head o
thegreat French seed house of Vilmorii
Andrieux et Cie., Paris, died suddenly oi
Tuesday evening last, August 22, age(
56 years. Thefirm of which the deeeasec
gentleman was the director originate)
more than 150 years ago, and was estab
lished in the same locality in which th
principal offices now .stand — the Quai d
la Megisserie, in Paris. M. Vilmorin'
great grandfather became the head of th
firm in ITSl, after his marriage with th
only daughter of the former head, M. An
drieux, and from thenceforth it becam
knowiiunderits presenttitle. From hin
( Philippe- Vlctoirede Vilmorin), the head
ship descended to M. Henri de Vilmorin
under whose direction it has grown ii
importance still more rapidly than vinde
his i)redecessors, and has extended it
business relations to all parts of th
world where agricultural and horticul
tural seeds are in recpiest. Besides th
central establishment on the Quai de It
Megisserie, it has extensive seed ware
houses in the Rue de Reuilly, large nur
series at \'errieres near Paris, and a'
Antibes on the Mediterranean coast, fo
the cultivation of choice flower seeds
also seed farms for the production o
vegetable and other seeds. All the Vil
uioiins who have directed the firm hav
been distinguished not less by their scien
tlHc acquirements than by their soun(
practical knowledge of horticulture am
its requirements, but none in so higl
a degree as lie who has just passe<
away. Under their direction variou,
useful treatises on horticultural sub
jects have been issued by the firm fron
time to time, and among these the re
centl.y published Les Plantes Potageres
firepared under the iinineili.ite care of M
Henri de Vilmorin. is iiiuiurstionably thi
best of its kind that has ever been com
filled. It is worthy of note that the firn
of Vilmorin et Cie., under the able direc
tion of its late chief, has not only ef
fected great improvement in many of th(
ordinary vegetables, but it has aisc
pressed into service edible plants previ
ously neglected and introduced others
for the first time into cultivation. M
Henri de Vilmorin was the recognizet
chief authority on horticulture in France
He was premier vice-president of the So
ciete Nationaled'Horticulture de France
He traveled much and often, and acquirer
an experience of horticultural matterf
lirobably unsurpassed by any living hor-
ticulturist.

M. Vilmorin was a Veitch medallist
The foregoing account of his career is
reproduced from the Gardeners' Chronicle,
appearing at the time that honor was
bestowed. The following from a French
contemjiorary, published in our issue ol
June 2-1 last, will show the high esteem
in whicli the deceased gentleman was
held in Ills native land:

" Born in 1,843, he entered in 1863, the
well known firm of Vilmorin, Andrieux et
Cie., whither his father, grandfather and
great grandfather had preceded him. He
consecrated thegreaterpartof histime to
the study of the improvement of plants
useful to man. His sciiiitilic and prac-
tical experiences were fia it icii la rly applied
to wheats, and as a result he has jier-
tected some new races ol which the Datteli
and Bordier are the most widely known.
Beets, potatoes, and in fact all plants of
use have received his attention at one
time or another in his active and useful
life, and the results of his labors are ap-
preciated over the whole of the civilized
world. Honors have been showered
upon him in every land, hut his greatest
honor is to be found in the universal es-
teem with which he is regarded by those
who know the value of his labors and the
loftiness of his character. France may
well be proud of such a son."

M. Vilmorin's thoughtful paper deliv-
ered before the auxiliary congress of the
World's Fair was a masterpiece of care-
ful study and scientific research, factors
which char.uterized all the writings of
this talented gentleman. America sym-j
pathizes witli France in the great losi
which not only the horticulturists o
that country but those of the whole
world have sustained in the death of H
de Vilmorin.

11

August 26, 1899.

The Pi-ORiSTS*- Exchhingb.

839

Loudon, Tenn.— J. K. Dew, of tliefirin
of liirfl, Dew iSt Co., was found dead in
trout of a hotel iutliiscity on August IT.

Glial taiiooga, Tenn. — The Southern
Nursery company has about conipleteda
one-etory hrlck building for the com-
pany's offices.

Kansas Grape Prospects. — Secretary
Barnes, of the State Horticultural Soci-
ety, to-day issued a bulletin on the con-
dition of the j;rape crop in Kansas. The
total bearing vines in the state cover
G,354 acres. Seventy-two counties repre-
senting 6,141 acres of bearing vines re-
port the present prospects for the state
at 72 per cent.

Customs Inspection of Nursery
Stock.— Mr. Fredk. \V . Kelsey, l.'O
Broadway, New York, N. Y,, has re-
ceived the following letter dated .\ugust
S, confirmatory of what has already
appeared in these columns on this sub-
ject.

" Replying to your letter of the 2d in-
stant, in relation to the appraisement of
nursery stock at the port of .New York, 1
have to inform you that the Collector of
Customs and Appraiser at the port
named were advised on the 2Gth ultimo
that merchandise of the kind in question
should be promptly appraised at the
actual market value as defined by section
19 of the Customs Administrative .\ct;
that but one package out of each invoice
should be sent to the public store for
e.xamination and appraisement unless it
should be found necessary in any par-
ticular case to call for additional pack-
ages to form a proper basis for determin-
ing the character, ijuautitj' and value of
the entire importation, and that pack-
ages containing shrubs, trees and similar
nursery stock which may be properly ex-
amined on the dock should not be sent
to the public store for examinalion.
Respectfully yours,

(signed) A. L. Spaalding,

Assistant Secretar.y."
Washington, DC., Treasury Department.

Some Desirable Native Shrubs —

While the Ho«ers last, which i.s, unfortu-
nately, not many days, nothing makes a
finer displa.v than the snowy Mespilus
.\melanchier. With numerous white ra-
cemes the trees are literally a sheet of
bloom in Spring. As a specimen plant
there is notliiug else to recommend it, as
it is not of regular habit in growth,
tliough it can be used here and there in
natural groupings with other trees. In
tlue time the fiowers are folU)wed by
edible (rnit, of rather pleasant flavor.
These give it another name, June Berry.
Still other popular names, though less
choice, are shad bush and service tree.
Allowed to grow at will it reaches a
height of from 10 to !."» feet, and can be
grown as a small tree. A dwarf form,
alnifolia. is more generally useful, while
it Mowers and fruits just as freely as the
type. It does well in dry ami rocky stjil,
and, in fact, almost anywhere. Cephal-
anthus occidentalis is a pretty flowering
shrub of dwarf habit, which we see wild
along the roadsides of New .Jersey. Its
round balls of white flowers, produced in
midsummer, are quite attractive, espe-
cially for that season. The Jersey Tea,
Ceanothus anierleana, is faiily well
known, and its real value is recognized.
One seldom sees plants more than three
or four feet in height, but it will reach
eight feet in time, making a remarkably
fine specimen shrub, compact and sym-
metrical. Its seed stalks cling a long
while to the plant, ami with tue hght
green foliage some might call it some-
what coarse: hut none could deny its
beauty when about June its dense spikes
of white flowers are profusely produced.
Some ijersouK object to the odor of the
flowers, but bees and insects of all kinds
seem to sliow a great liking for them —
odor disregarding. No one could object
to the odor simply wafted by the air, for
it is thus very agreeable, "it Is only a
close smell of them when it may be too
heavy. The White Fringe, Chionanthus
virginica is really almost a tree in the
height it attains, though inclined to
bushy growth. Its fringe-like white
flowers, in bunches or rai-ernes, are ad-
mired by all. .V but little kimu ii shrub,
but very desiraljlcis Nevinsia alabamen-
sis. Though a southern plant it is per-
fectly hardy, at least us farnorthas I'hd-
adelphia. It bears |)lume-like flowers
abundantly displayed along the stems
in May, and is u>eful for cut-flower pur-
poses. This is something that should be
thought of particularly when selecting
shrubs, for bouquetsof hardy flowers are

as valuable for indoor decorations in
many cases as the more tender things
generally ustd.

S. MENDEI.SON MEEHA^.

Ne^v Raspl>ei'ry. — Suzuki & lida,
New York and Yokohama, Japan, will
during the approaching season send out
a new raspberry. Rubusmorifolius. This
novelty is from Northern Japan aud
being native to a cool climate it is ex-
pected will do well in this locality. The
berries are large, rather short in propor-
tion to the circumference and are bright
red, resembling a strawberr.v in shape and
color. The fruit ripens in July and is
said to be superioi in flavor to all other
Japanese raspberries, being borne in
clusters of four to six on each single stem.
The plants grow to a height of 5 to G
feet and are easy of cultivation.

Si. Louis.

The writer not having as yet arrived
home cannot leport as to condition of
trade except having heard in a general
way that business show.-^ no marked im-
provement. This, liowever, we find to
be the state of affairs both in Chicago
and Detroit, for afterhavingparticip.ited
in the pleasures of one of the most satis-
factory conventions (speaking from a
social standpoint) wehaveeverattended.
we ai rived in the so-called windy city
.Sa tiM'day.

In regard to the Detroit meeting we
lieard nothing but praise for the genial
hospit.-ilit.v anil good cheer that prevailed
during the meeting, and the taste, trouble
aud expenseshown in the beautiful dec(jr-
ations that were male in honor f)f the S.
\. F. ftedid not getamongthegrowing
Detroit establishments, but the beauty
of their stons, horses and delivery
wagon.s belokene I a state of thrift and
prosperit.v. Indcdl there was nothing,
with one exception, to mar the pleasure
of our visit and to those interested this
can be found by reading the scores in the
bowling games.

A description of what we saw in Chi-
cago will appear in another issue.

C. C. S.

New York.

Market News.

There has not been a week so far
this Summer when the florists trade was
quite so dull as it has been since Tuesday.
There was a little business doing on Mon-
day. The prices quoted are those which
a very small proportion of the stock
brought, but the bulk of it went at any
figure: the supply exceeding the demand
in such a proportion aslo make a steady
market im[iOfSible.

Bride and Bridesmaid were sold in
quantity aslow as *2..-)() a 1000. Valley
was more plentiftd than last week; very
little of it brought over .12, and a good
deal unsold.

Gladioli drojiped to ."lO cents in some
eases. Hydrangeas are plentiful, selling
at Jll. CariinticiiiK are not so much of a
glut as some (itherstock but the demand
for these is proportionally light. .Asters,
which an' now iironnnent in the market
were down to lo and l.~) cents, but some
large blooms of Semple's brought .fl.

Sweet peas are rapidly falling off in
quality.
Brevities.

Thos. Y'oung, Jr., is having his store
painted inside and out.

J. I. Raynor is back from his vacation
and is in good condition.

A. Wiegand, of Indianapolis, was in
town and left tor Atlantic Cit.y.

.\nton Schultheis, of College Point,
L. I., is back from a trip to Europe.

J. r. Cleary, wife and daughter went
to Haverstrawon the Hml.sonthis week.

R. Ames, with Warrendorf, is on a two
weeks' vacation. J. Aldous, formerly
with J. Hart, is now at this store.

On Thursday, September 1 4, Wm. Elliott
will conduct an auction sale at the nur-
series of J. T. Lovett, IJttle Siiver, N. J.,
Tlie stock consists of shade and evergreen
trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants.

A few members of the New Y'ork
bowling team went over to Flatbush
Thursday night to roll a game with the
Flatbush boys. .\ special prize %vas put
up and Louis Schmutz carried it home.
It was a cucumber.

lieed & Keller, the wire workers, re-
cently turned out speeimems of their
work that are worthy of special mention.
The objects referred to were wire designs
of the two yachts that are about to com-
plete for the Cup in the national race— the
Columbia and the Shamrock. The frames
were aboutflvefeet in length, with masts

and rigging all complete. Thev were
made to oriler for J. H. Small & Sons,
the Broadway florists.

The majority of thedelegates to Detroit
have returned and all speak in thehighest
terms of the elegant time exiii'iieie-ed in
the city of straits. Tlie hospitahty of
the Detroit brethren was uid)oun"ded:
they set us a standard in the way of en-
tertaining that will be diflicuit to sur-
pass. .Vs sonn as our Florists' Clid) con-
venes the next year's convention will be
immediately taken in hand and prep.ira-
tions begun looking tow.ird the Hnest
thing ii] conventions tlie S. A. F. has yet
seen. On the home« ard journey several
of the boys stopped off at Niagara.

We understand .Mr. .May, wlio looked
after the ticket and slei'ping berth ar-
rangements so successfully and satisf.-n--
torily,niade n visit to Richmond. Ind., to
see his son, llariy. wlio is now under the
tutelage of Mr. I'lill there. Our Ixjwiiiig
team, though beaten, are not crestfallen,
and believe there's a good time coming.

VEGEriBLE:

Caullflower.H. SDowbali, Sl.'SO
Cabbage, best varieties, ,^iO
PI ANTQ Celery, large traDBpIauted, 'i.OO

rLimiu I . J C. SCHMIDT. - Bristol, Pa
Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when wrlllns

EVERGREEN!

An I>II»IC:9(SE: stock of both larRe
and smaU sized Evergreen Trees, in
great variety. Also Everff reeii Sbrubs.

CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED.

THE W. H. MOON CO. Morrisville, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchan^re when writing.

Folleil SlrawDerry Piaots

strong, well rooted plants, now rfudp, 75c. per doz. ;
$2.00 per 10(1. by express, of tbe following varieties:
Clyde, Hrandy wine. Seaford, Tennt'ssee. Sba" pleas. Gi'-n
Mary. Woolverto?., Haverland. Bederwoid. HtiU'H Fa-
vorite, Blsmark, Wm. belt, Gandy, (iranvllle, Saunders,
Marsball and Nina.

CHAS. BLACK, Hightstown, N. 1.

Uentlon the Florists' EichanEe when writing.

5,000 Berberis Vulgaris

4,000 Berberis Vulgaris Purpurea

10,000 Berberis Thunber^

PriceH and Hizes on applicHtioD.

T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass.

M'?ntlon the Florl(.ta' Exchange when writing.

AZALEA AMENA

One of the beat dwarf, hardy,
early flowering shrubs. Excellent
forcing- plant. Well rooted plants,
from 3'. inch pots, »12.00 per 100.

StMUEL G. MOON, Morrisville, ".>.';' Pa.

Mention the FlorlirtB' Exchange when writing

CABBAGE PLANTS

Field-Krown. 1 .1 etn. per 100- Sl.OI) per
lOuO; It b.v njuil add 10 cIh. per 100. Write
f jr prIctH on larse lutM for fall planting:.

DA DC I EV Strone plantH, sr, ctn.
""""•-t" per 100; $l.'.no alOOO;

if b.v mail add JO cts. fior liiO.
Other Vegetable Plants in Season. Cash with order.

R. VINCENT JR. & SON, White Marsh, Md.

Mention the Florists' Excbance when wrltlfiB

FOR FALL
DELIVERYI899.

PE&GN AND PLUM TREES

Kellahle and clean stock at low wholesale rates. All
desirable leading varieties of PEACHES, old and
new, In fruiting orcliarde. Have tlie new Triumph,
Greensboro, and Sneed fruiting. liuds can be
supplied In season at low rates.

Very large stock of PKUM TREES, all on plum
roots, one and two years. Buds can be supplied of
these also, either from nurseries or orchard trees. Have
all the leading Japanese varieties. Abundance, Bur-
bank, Chabot, Satsunia, Wlllard and others; also the
new Red J uiie and Wlckson In good supply.

Usual supply also of AMparagun Root h to offer.

ILEX. PULLEN,M'"o'<i Nurseries, Mllford, Del.

Mention the Florlets' Exchange when wrltlOK.

P. OUWERKERK

1123 Summit Ave., Jersey City, N. J.

Just received from our Holland Nurseries

RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS,

SPIR/EA JAPONICA, LILIUM SPECIOSUM

P/EONIES, RLEEDING HEART

POT GROWN LILACS, HYDRANGEA IN SORTS.

CLEWATIS and H. P. ROSES, m the best sorts.

PRICES MODERATE.
IdentloB Ch« Florlsta' Ezch&hffe when wTjtloc.

BZIILEi iHgiGII

We have to r flfer, for Fall delivery, in
the best leadinj^r varieties, purchaser's
selection, in huthy plants on short stems
and exceedingly well budded

Plants from 8 lo 10 Inch dlam. of crown, $15.00 per 100

Kto 12 " •• 18.00 "

'* 12 to 14 " '• 21.00 "

14 to 16 •• " 33.00 "

1 further Strongly recommend my Half
^^peclmen and Specimen PlaDts:

ion

18 to ?0 Inch crown, J60 00
20 to 22 •' 80.00

22 to 24 '* 110.00

10O

24 to 2C Inch crown, $lW.tJO
26 to 28 *' 2^5.00

23toi0 " 3i5.00

R-varaine my prices and order at once.
X«rnis, 4 months. Cases and Pack-
ing are ciidigeU wt cost prices. All
goods travel sit purchasers risk and
expense. Special prices fur large quan-
titits on appli'..aiion. Apply to

O. VANDEN PLAS,
t00GHRI3TI-NE&R-GHENT, BELGIUM.

\VlioIe»>alo (irotver of Aziilcnw Iiitlk'u iinil MoIIIm,

l£liodo(loii<lronr>, Aritiicurla Ext.-flRU, I'ttlinn, «tt>.
M^nUnn f h^ Flnrlntw' Kxrhanr^ wh»n writing

SPRINGFIELB,
NEW JERSEY.

F. &, F. NURSERIES

^rowl'rl'" TREES AND PLANTS In full assortment. Trade ^Ca.alo.ae

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio,l

Desire to call the attentioQ of Florists and Nurserymen to their 40 acres of

HARDV R08K8, their cnmnleto assortment of FRl'IT and ORNAMENTAL,

TREKS and SHRUBS, and their 44 GreeiihnuAes of ROSES,
PAI^MS, FICUS, PERMS, ETC.

Correspodence and personal inspection solicited. Trade List and Catalogues free.

Meatlon the FloriBta* Exchange when writing.

k''%^V%%^%''%%^%%'%%'%^^%^^«^'%^'%%^^%''V%'1

J POT

i

^ELLWANGER & BARRY, Mount Hope Nurseries, ROCHESTER, N. Y. 59th Year.

STRAWBERRIES

Fine plants now ready for Bhlpment. Cfttalopue containing correct deecrlptloni
of the beat varieties wUb cultural directions mailed on retjueBt. : : : : ;

'^

Mention the FlorUta' Bxchaoge when wrltlnff.

840

Thb Florists' Excht^nge.

MRMATiaHSC0TTS?a'?if;p1Si?r»?P«m

SWAINSONA, slroDR bushy planta, from 4 Inch

pou. 18 Inclies high, te.OO per 100.
SWEET ALYSSUM, 3 Inch pots. $5.00 per 100.
»«ELAGINEIiI/A, from 3 Inch pots, 16.00 per 100
GERANIUMS, from 4 and 5 Inch pots, $6.00 and

$8.00 per 100.
FUCHSIAS, from 3 and 4 Inch pots, $4.00 per 100.
Cash with order, please. All stock flrst-class only.

JOHN RECK, Bridgeport, Conn.

U^'ntlon the FInrlatB' Bxrhange when writing

OUR NEW CARNATION

GOV. GRIGGS

Field-grown fine stock, the best light
piuk, always in bloom, 110.00 per lUO.
Scott and Victor, $5.00 per 100.

Amaryllis AulicaPlatypetela

Extra large, $3.00 per doz.

JOSEPH TOWELL, Paterson, N. J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

3000 SMILAX

3 inch pots, $2.00 per 100.

CARNATIONS

25,000 Strong, fleld-grown.

'WRIXE FOR PRICES.

BEN. L. ELLIOTT, Cheswick, Pa.

M»n*lon the TTr.rKp' TCxrhung*' wh*n writing.

FIELD=QROWN

H
■

September Delivery and Later.

■ We have a very large stock including

■ G. H. Crane, Maceo, Glacier and Mrs.

■ Jaa. Dean, in good healthy condition.
M iSend for Price List.

■ F. DORNER & SONS CO.,

■ LA FAYETTE, IND.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

40,000

Fielil-6[0WD GainatiODS

SCOTT, McGOWAN and PORTIA,

Sli.OO per 100.

Also limited stock of Flora Hill, Bon
Ton, John Young, Pinkus, Armazindy
and Fingree. Send for special prices of
what sorts and how many you can use,
also samples. Personal inspection of my
stock is invited.

A.J.TH&RP, Bedford Station, N.Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchajige when writing.

SOLX) OTJT.

Field Plants in quantity ready in Sept.
Write for prices and varieties. . . .

JOS. REN&RD, Unionville, Chester Co., Pa.

Mention the Florists* Exchange when wrltlnff.

SURPIOS ClRmTIOKS.

Field-grown, healthy plants. 1500 P Hill
SIX) Daybreak, 800 Triumph, 600 Jubilee,
150 Armazindy, 200 W. Cloud, 200 Scott,

S6.00 per 100. Cash wUb order.

W. SABRANSKY, - Kenton, Ohio.

M*>ntlnn th© Florists' Exchange when wrltinB.

r„ CARNATOINS

Rest Me-w and ....
Staudard -varieties

Write tor Catalogue and prices.

W. p. PEACOCK, - ATCO, N. J.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

FINE HEALTHY ...

„^^ CARNATION PLANTS
?

McGo-wan and Scott, at $5.00
per 100 ; $46.00 per 1000.
Do not look at the prices but come and see
the plants, they are fine.

Jo I UlinUTri Cnthcrlne r^trecl,

, ft J. nBbnItL, .TA.MAU A. L. I., M. Y.

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25,000 FIELD-CROWN

CARNATIONS

The Finest we ever had.

HEADY AUGUST Ist.

H. F. LITTLEFIELD, Worcester, Mass.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

■ FIELD-QROWN ■

i Carnation Plants S

S Now Ready. SenU for Price Llat. Z

■ wn. AlURPHY, ■

■ station F. CINCINNATI, OHIO. J

Mention the FlorlatB' TCxchange when writing

CARNATIONS

8000 SCOTT, flne plants in good, healthy
ooaditiOD, $4,50 per 100 ; $40.00 per lOUO.

1000 MoGowaii,$4,li0per)00; $35.fl0 per 1000.

J. H. LEWIS, Spring Valley, N. Y.

KOCKLAND CO.
Mention the Florlstw' Exchange when writing.

I0,000 FIELD-CROWN

CARNATION PLANTS

Flora Hill, Daybreak, McGoiTan,
SScoft, Meteor, E. Pierson, White
Cloud, $.5 per 100; $40 per 1000.

GEO. H. BENEDICT, Yorkville, N. Y.

Mention the Elorl.tB' Exchange when writing.

U A D n V D I lU I/' C ^^^ Majesty, Souv. de Sale, Gertrude, Laura
rlMfvl^I l^llwlVO Wilmer, 2>^ inch pots, $4.00 per 100.

W 1 1^ I ETC Marie Louise, Swanley White, Schoenbrun, Russian,
W I W Li C I 9 $3.00 per 100; 2ji inch plants.

THB CONARD & JONES COMPANY, 'West Crove, Pa.

Mention the Florist.' Exchange when writing.

HOW TO GROW CHRYSANTHEMUMS

82 pages, well illustrated. A practical compilation of matter contributed by many of the
leading experts of the day. By far the best work on this subject ever written. It contains
instructions for each month in the year, also chapters oo Training, Diseases, Seed Saving, etc.

Pubiished by AMERICAN QARDENINQ, 1^3 Liberty Street, New Vork.

Mention tb» Florists' Sxcbuige when writing.

Standard Varieties nearly sold out.

See Exchange of July 22(1 for Novelties.

H. WEBER A. SONS, Oakland, Md.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

SeedllDg Ganalioi FlaDts

Now too larfje to mail ; extras added to
cover expressage. Price $4.00 per 100.
Two sample plants by mail for ID cents.
Try for the $.50.00 Prize.

Imerican Rose Company, Washington, D. C.

Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing.

7000 FIELD-GROWN

CARNATIONS

As good as the best. Ready Sept. 1.

S. LITTLEFIELD, N. Abington, Mass.

Mention the Floridtn' Kuchange when writing

FIEL.D-GRO'W^BI.

SCOTT, PLOKA HILL, E. FOSTER, ELDOR-
ADO, JAHN'S SCARLET, DAYBREAK
and MANGOLD, 86 00 per 100.

JOHN YOUNG, BON TON and NEW YORK,
$8.00 per 100. Cash with order.

GEO. E. BUXTON, Nathua, N. H.

Mention the FlorlBlB' FTchange when writing
■▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲▲AAAAAAAAAH

^ CARNATIONS^

^ 1000 Daybreak, ready to plant 1000 L

r inside $50 00 L

r 3000 Wm. Scott, ready to plait in- ^

r side, large size 45 CO ^

r 200O Van Leeuwen 40 00 w

2 2000 Lady Emma 40 00 T

^ lOtO Maud Adams 80 00 ^

^ All Fine Healtliy Stock. ^

< CRtRLES LENKER, Freeport, L I. ►

MTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTYM
Mention the Florlate' Elxchange when writing

FIELD-GROWN

CARNATION PLANTS

PORTU, McGOWtN and SCOTT

Extra, ¥4.50 per 100 ; ¥40.00 per 1000.
let quality, $.3. ."50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000.

DIYBREAK and PINGREE

Extra quality, $5.00 per 100; f 45 per 1000.
Terms. Strictly Cash.

THE BOOL FLORAL CO.,

ITHACA, N. Y.

M'^ntlon the Florltrtd' Rrohange when writing

FINE, LARQE, HEALTHY,
lELD-QROWN

CARNATIONS

OF THE FOLLOWING VARIETIES:

MoGOWAN, FELLOW'S KED,

DAYBREAK, RUSE QUEEN,
SCOTT, BRIDESMAID

and ELDOKADO,
$5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000.

Cash with order from uukuown corre-
spondents.

JAMES HORAN&S0N,Brldgeport,GoDn.

Mention the Florists' Bxchsjife when writing.

Reader, this is j'our colum-n. Let us know
what you are doing. It will keep your name
before your fellow-craltemen and IntereBt
many.

Fort Smith, Ark.— Arthur G. Glee & Bro.
are renovating their store and repoit good

business.

A. A. Pantet & Co. are building a green-
house, 103x18, for roses.

PatersoD, N. J.— Joseph Towell has offered
a cannon with an interesting war record to
the Park Commission, to be placed in West
Side Park.

Kingston, N. J.— It is reported that the
violet grower, C. Withington, is going into
business in New York City. He is trying to
sell his place here.

Staatsbarg^h, N. Y.— The Macfarlane house-
bold is rejoicing over the arrival of a bouncing
boy on Friday, August 18. James Macfarlane
has commenced the erection of a nursery and
florist plant, which he hopes to have in full
working order by September 1.

Detroit, Mich.— J. Austin Shaw is recover-
ing favorably from a slight concussion of the
brain and a severe scalp wound. Fortunately,
his skull was not fractured. His daily head-
aches are leaving him. He enjoys very much
the beautiful flowers now sent by President
Wood. Nurse Otto Sonnenwald speaks favor-
ably and highly of his patient, who is well on
the road to recovery.— J. E. Killen.

Paterson, N. J. — James Van Vorhees
opened a new flower store ou Market
Street last Tlnirsiln.v "morning. It is
fitted with niodi'rn aii[)liances and is one
of the himdsonu'st stores in the town.

IH BDSI

.Sturgeon, Wis. — P. G. Swan will
engage in the florietB business here. He
is building a greenhouse 110x70 feet.

HoPKiNsviLLE, Ky. — J. K. Postma, on
Durrett Ave., Is making an effort to
enlarge his business and start a general
greenhouse eBtablishment b.y forming a
stock company.

Skowhegan, Me. — Chas. Leighton, the
South Side florist, has sold his business
to H. li. Leighton & Son, of Watervllle,
who will run it in connection with their
businessatthe lather place. Mrs. Leigh-
ton will have charge.

.St. Charles, Mo. — H. B. Denker has
purchased the St. Charles greenhouses,
formerly owned by Jos. Gelvcn & .Son.
Mr. Gelven will buy another greenhouse
plant somewhere in Missouri; meantime
he continues to make .St. Charles his

Firms who are Building:.

Wellesley, Mass.— Donald Carmichael
is building two greenhouses.

Kingston, N. .L— H.H. Shults is gener-
ally overhauling his houses, and building
a new one for ferns.

C.P.Gulick is buildingfournew houses.

Hemi'steao, L. I. — George Rogers is
erecting a greenhouse 20x1(10 feet, and
making other improvements ou his
property.

Weston Brothers, near Greenfield Ceiu-
eter.y, are having a largeextension added
to their greenhouse.

_Business_Jttrffi^^

Dunmore, Pa.— Thomas Harber has
been declared a bankrupt with liabilities
amounting to $1,850, and assets, 81, 580.

CARNATIONS

Strong, fleld-grown plants.
SCOTT and McGOWAN. $40.00 per 1000.

H.D. DARLINGTON, Flusliing,LI.,N.Y.

Mention the Florlata" Exchm.K'- when writing.

CARNATIONS.

Field-grown, flne stock, ready
now. Price, for Scoit and
McGowan, |4 00 per lOO; newer
kinds at rt^gular rates.
SALVIA. HELIOTROPE. FUCHSIAS. 4 In.

pots, flne ecock plants, at |>4 W per lOU.
PRIMULA Obcouicn, from 4 In pots, $5 OOperlOO.
BABY PRIMROSE, 4 In. pots, at $600 per 100.
PETUNIA, double fringed, flne mlxt're, $2 50 per 100.

E. FRYER, Berriman St. & New Lots Ave.,

BROOKLYN, N. Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wriUns*

AuRUSt 28, 1899

TTHe F^LORisTS' Exchange.

841

LIBERTY

F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N.Y., Eastern Agt.

PRICES AS FOLLOWS:

O^rn rooted plants, from '^^ iuch pots.^

50 plants and over and less than 100,30c. each

1(0 plants and up to lOOO 35c. each.

lOJO plants and over $200 OO per 1000.

3 Inch pot plants, 5c. each additional.

Place your orders now and
be sure of getting the best of
stock.

Delivery begins March
30th. 19U0. All orders filled
strictly in rotation.

Satisfactory reference or
cash deposit from all un-
known correspondents.

ERNST G. ASMUS, West Hoboken,N.J. ^

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

PRICES AS FOLLOWS:

Grafted plants* from '2^ inch pots.

50 plants or more and less than ICO, 50c. each.

100 plants and up to lOCO 4rc. each.

lOCO plants or more $350 00 per lOCO.

3 inch pot plants, 5c. each additional.

C. VAUGHAN, 84-86 Randolph St., Chicago, 111.,

WESTERN AGENT.

ROSES.

Rose Cultures.

Professor W. E. Britten, of tl.e Con-
necticut Experiment Station, has been
making experiments with different fertil-
izers In tlie culture of tlie rose and the
results of his work are given in the Part
III. of the Twenty-second Annual Keport
of that station, as follows:

"In October, 1897, a small section of
bench space in the forcing house having
an area of 14.5 square feet was equally
divided by a partition and one-half filled
with compost, the other with a mixture
of coal ashes and peat moss. To the lat-
ter were added 15 arams of nitrogen in
nitrate of soda, G grams of phosphoric
acid in dissolved bone black, and 30
grams of potash in muriate. For 100
square feet of bench space these applica-
tions would be 2 lbs. 12 oz. of nitrate,
1 lb. 1 oz. of dissolved bone black, and
1 lb. 15 oz. of muriate. Fifty grams of
carbonate of lime were added to each
plot. In the center of each plot was set
a Duchesse de Brabant rose which had
been growing for two years, and in the
corners four other plants of the same
variety of a year's growth.

"The plants in the coal ashes at first
dropped their leaves more than those in
the compost, but soon put on new ones
and began to bloom. The plants in both
plots blossomed continually all Winter
and were exceedingly thrifty with perfect
foliage, free from mildew. The plants set
in coal ashes and peat gave larger
blooms, but rather lighter in color than
those from the compost plot. There was
no difference as regards fragrance and
form. The first blossom was picked
December 4, and the last one June 2,
■when the plants were removed from the
benches. The fertilizers added, as well as
the yields obtained, are given in the fol-
lowing table:

■Plot 207a PlotSffTb

Coal
compost f-p"^-

Moss.
FerWizerff (uraras) —

N Urate of 8odd, 0 94.8

Equivalent nitrogen, 15

Dissolved boneblflcli u 3.'j.34

Equivalent phOBphonc acitl.. . . 6

Muriate of potash 0 6i.5

Equivalent potash 3D

Yield-

To(al number of bloom? il 58

Avers ire diameterof blooms,

inches 2 20 2.:.'8

A verage lengthot sten, inches 4 4 8

Average weight of blooms,

grams 5 6

EXHIBITIONS.

The premium list has been issed for the
eleventh annual exhibition, to be held
under the auspices of the Schwaebischer
Saengerbund, at Kidgewood Park,
Brooklyn, N. Y., September ,S to 10 in-
clusive. Liberal prizes are offered for or-
namental carpet beds, flowering and
foliage plants, etc. Premium lists can be
obtained from any of the following gen-
tlemen : John Baumann, Middle Village,
L. I., superintendent; Aug. F. Schrader,
Elmhurst, assistant superintendent; F.
Marquardt, Middle Village, L. I.; Carl
Koch, Flatbush, N. Y.; H. A. Hahn,
Broadway. Brooklyn, and John Miesen,
Elmhurst, N. Y.

The schedule of prizes for the exhi-
bitions of the Rhode Island Horticultu-
ral Society, to be held during Septem-
ber and November, has been issued.
C. "W. Smith, 61 Westminster street,
Providence, R. I., is secretary.

AMCDir'ANI RPAI ITTV Bridesmaid. Perlo, Bride, Sunset, Meteor,
r\iTlC«IV'^'»'^ UI-<r\lJ I I Morgan, Testout, Ilermet, La France, Niphe-

tos, Kalserln, 3, 3>^ and 4 inch.

ASPARAGUS P UMOSUS, all sizes. SMILAX. FIELD

GROWN CARNATIONS. MARIE LO.ISE VIOLETS.

^ Mention th. IHorl.t.' Eichange when wrltlpg

1. S. MIC BEIN, Lalnwood, N. J.

FIRST QUALITY FORCING ROSES

Perfectly heallliy and g;rowu especially for late planting^.

Only selected growth from flowering shoots used Id propagating.

SUNSET, SAFRANO, PRES. CARNOT, KAISERIN, METEOR,

'IMAID, WOOTTON, PERLE, MME. HOSTE,

3 Inch pots. $7.00 per 100. 4 Inch pots, $10.00 per 100.

Tour hundred gralted BRIDESMAID, 3;,; Inch pots, $12.00 per 100.

Mention this paper.

J. L. DIL,L,ON, Bloomsburg:, Pa.

A Dahlia Show.

At a meeting of the directors of the
Amateur Horticultural Society, of
Springfield, Mass., plans were made for
the dahlia show to be held September
12th and 13th. These committees were
appointed: On hiring hall. C. L. Simons;
advertising and printing, C. L. Burr;
on vases and dishes, L. D. Rotiinson;
allotting space and management of hall.
C. L. Simons. At the regular meeting
the first Friday in September, further
plans will be effected.

Plant Legislation for Rhode Island.

The question of how to control and
finally exterminate injurious insect
pests and fungus diseases in the gar-
dens, orchards, nurseries and fields of
Rhode Island has long occupied the
minds of agriculturists and horticultur-
ists alike; but no organized effort has
ever been made for the suppression of
such pests. Much valuable informa-
tion on the subject has, however, been
made public by the agricultural press;
also through the government reports
and in bulletins published by the Agri-
cultural Experiment stations, and some
efficient work done by individual par-
ties in the way of spraying, etc., such
work being largely negatived by the
neglect of neighbors to do their share,
some being deterred from entering into
the work by the expense entailed, and
yet others who fail to see the impor-
tance of it.

To reach the latter class it is thought
that a law should be enacted making
the destruction of insect and other pests
compulsory, and a qualified entomolo-
gist would have to be appointed to
carry out its provisions. To this end
the Newport Horticultural Society com-
menced to agitate the question in May
of the present year, and took more ac-
tive steps at a public meeting held
August 9th, when a committee of five
was appointed to draw up a bill and
urge the passage of same by the State
Legislature, together with the appoint-
ment of an entomologist to carry out
its provisions. Prompt action is to be
taken so that the work of inspection be-
gun at once and our nurserymen re-
lieved of the delays now occasioned
them in shipping, by the refusal of
transportation companies to accept
goods marked for delivery into States
having scale laws and which call for a
copy of certification of inspection with
each lot of such stock. At present no
such certificate being available, misrep-
resentation (it is said) is the only
course open, else give up the business.
On the other hand, we have now no
protection whatever from the intro-
duction of new pests from other States.

It is proposed to have the work
placed under control of the agricultural
Experiment Station at Kingston. R. I.
Of course, it is not thought, by the ap-
pointment of one man to the office of
entomologist in the State, that all ene-
mies to vegetation, insect and fungus,
will at once be banished; but given the
hearty co-operation of all parties con-
cerned much good may be accom-
plished Ai^EX MacLellan.

MANETTI STOCKS) po,p,„
PACKING MOSS ) ■^^"-■^^

SPECIMEN EVERGREENS

For Iminedinte Delivery,

KIR&M T. JONES, Union County Nurseries,

ELIZABETH. KEVV JERSEY.

M f^ A ^ ^'fi/t--iri^t^fM.'e'i/f<!Ji'S,
W% 1 1 ^ !■ ^ A surplus stock of .)
1 1 U O L O »'><' Bridesmaids, 600 (^
^ BddesandlSO Perles, »i

(i from Sa inch pels at $6.00 per 100. A 4?
») limited quantity of same varieties from s
'^ 2H inch pots at $3.60 per 100. Clean, &
j^ healthy stock. Cash With Order. »)

1 JOHN WHITE, Elizabeth, N. J. |

Mention the FlortstB' Exchange when writlDg.

Finest Forcinj Roses i^t-fe

BKIDE .T $2.60 $4.00

Also Sou pert, Hermosa, DeGraw, Krugerand
a full line of rosea from 3J^-iDch pots, at low
prices. Send for prices. Cash with Order.

SM ILAX tine young plants, 112.00 per 1000

THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0.

Mention tb« Florltita' Etchange when writing.

fVv^^tv^ FOR CASH

Extra strong and clean.

6'0 BRIDE I $4 00 per ICO;

400 'MAID 1 $35.00 tor the lot.

Fair siiinple for 10 cents, stamps.

GHA. E.SMEEHAN,GermantQwn,Phila.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

■ ROBT. CRAIQ & SON, 5

i losEs, nm, mm, i

S ...CARNATIONS.. £

■ and Novelties In Decorative Plants, ■

2 Market and 49th Sts., PHILADELPHIA, PA. j[

HEADQUARTERS FOR

HARDY ROSES

We are now bnoltinsr orders for Roses in
large lots at Reduced Prices. Write
lor particulars.

W. & T. SMITH CO., Geneva, N. Y.

Mention th# FloHgta' Exchange when writing.

ROSES

Bride, Bridesmaid. Perle, Wootton,

Mine. Chatensy,

3 and 4 inch pots. $5.00 per I OO.

The above are all good strong clean
8tocl£ fit for immediate planting.

EVENDEN BROS., - Williamsport, Pa.

Mention the Fiorlats' Exchange when wrlttng.

Look Here !

Extra fine Rose Plants,
3% and i inch pots,
55.00 per hundred. . .

Bride and Bridesmaid.

JAMES E. BEACH,

776 Park Avenue, - - Bridgeport, Conn.

Mention the Florlstd' Exchange when writlne.

I have left— 300 Brides, 3 in.
looo Bridesmaids, 3 in.

Strong, well seasoned stock, which I
offer to the trade at

$5.00 per 100.

$60.00 " 1000.

.^^^ SAMPLES SENT.-^,

A. W SMITH, 339 Sixth Avenue,

PITTSBURG, PA.

Mention the Fiorlats* Exchange when writing.

B08E STOCK.

500 BEIDES, 500 'MAIDS, from
S% and 4 inch pots, fine stocky
plants

$4.00 per 100; $40 per I COO.

EDW. J. TAYLOR,

Southporty Conn.

Mention the Ploiivts' Exch&ngre when writing.

ROSES

Souv. du Carnot Souv. de TVootton

Meteor K. A. Victoria

From 3 Inch pots, $8.00 per 100.

Catlierine MerineC Diicliess of Albany
Nipheto9 SniiHet

The Bride Rvidesiiinid

Bou Sileue La France

Perle des Jardins Papa Gontier

From 3 Inch pota, $7.00 per 100 ; $60700 per 1000.

STRONG,
FIELD-
GROWN

CARNATIONS

HEALTHY
STOCK

I>Iell>n, $12.00 per 100.

Bon Ton, Buttercup, $10.00 per 100.

Joliu Young New York Flora Hill

Jubilee Armnziudy Daybrenit

ThoH. Cartledjfe

let fize, IS.tK) per lOO; $7uuD per 1000.

2d " 6 00 " 60.00 "

C. A. Dana Jalm'a Scarlet Uleteor
Alaska liizzieMcUowan Wni. Micott

Portia

Ist size, $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000.
2d " 5.00 " 40.00

strong plants, from '^}i In. pots, $2.50 a 100 ; $20.00 a 1000.
NEW TRADE LIST OM APPLICATON.

WOOD BROS., Fishkill, N. Y.

Mention the Florists' Excha.nse when writing.

842

The F=lorists' Exchange.

POUNDED IN 1888.

Exclusively a Trade Paper.

Bntered at New York Post OJflce as Second ClasaMattt*
PublKhed EVERY SATURDAY by

A. T. DELUNIMPTGJNDPOB, CO, LTD.,

2, 4, 6. 8 Duane St.. New York.

P. 0. Box, 1697. Telephone 18o4 John

BEGI8TEBED CABLE AODBE8S :
Florex, New York.

SUBSCRIPTIONS:

■ 1,00 per year to United States, Canada and
Mexico, iS^S.OO per year to foreign coun-
tries in postal union. Payable in advance.

ADVERTISEMENTS!

Copy must reach this office not later than
Thursday in order to secure insertion in issue
of the following Saturday.

Bate, :jiil,uo per Inch, Special positions
extia. Discounts on contracts of one month
or longer.

Orders from unknown parties must be accom-
panied by cash or satisfactory references.

Contents.

Bowling Association 851

Briefs for Bosy Florists . . . .844

Business Difficclties 840

Catalogces Received . . . ' .855

Chanobb in Business 840

Dahlia Show, A 841

Damaged bv Lightning . . . .855

Exhibitions 641

Fire in Peter Henderson & Co.'s Store 838
Firms Who Are Building [. . . . 8(0
Flower Show, Avoca, N. Y. , . . 814
Glass Trust, $300,000,000 , , , , 8j0

Hail Items 856

Hints and Helps 8)6

New Inventions (Illus.): . . . .844

Nursery Department 8o9

Obituary :

H. L. Do Vilmorio (Portrait) . . .838

Paris Exposition of 1900 . . . .842

Personals 840

Plant Legislation for Rhode Island. 841

Question Box 856

KosK Cultures 841

S. A. P. Convention IIeport (Illus.) . 846

Seed Trade Report 8J8

Seen, Heard and Read . , . .843
Sweet Pea Situation, The . . . .843
Trade Notes:

New York, St. Louis . . , .839

MhiladelphiH ti54

Bosion, Chicago, Providence, Toronto . 855
Cincinnuti, Grand Hajjids . . . .857

The types made us stiite in last week's
issue tliat an S. A. F. medal had been
awarded to Peter Crowe, of Utica, N. Y.,
for his new fern. This was an error.
No medal was awarded: the judges
recommeuding the variety forcutfronds.

In the hurry of going to press last
week, and frefh from the reading of the
verj' snccesBful meeting of the .\merican
Rose Society, we inadvertently substi-
tuted the name of the secretary of that
association, Paul M. PieiHon, for that
of his brother, under the cut of the vice-
I)re8ident elect S. A. F. — Frank K. Pier-
son. Although all in the family we
tender our apologies to the latter gen-
tleman.

At the request of Mr. Shaw's friends,
and out oT regard to the feelings of his
family, the Flokibts' K.xchanue with-
held the news of his unfortunate acci-
dent from publication last week. Our
contemporary's account of the affair is
greatly exaggerated. Mr. Shaw received
a rather severe scalp wound; his skull
was not fractured, and he is expected
back in this city this week.

Mr. Shaw writes ustrom Detroit under
date of Wednesday last: " Firstday up.
Constant headaches. Likely to be" sick
some time. Brain concussion. Kxpect
to leave for home Thursday night.
Everybody kind to me."

.Secretary Paul M. I'ierson, of the
American Rose Society, sends us a card
of thanks for the genei'ous way in which
the members of the S. A. F. i-nilied to the
support of the new .society at Detroit and
supplementing the remarks of the speak-
ers on that occasion, Mr. Pierson'scom-
nninication will appear next week.

The Florists' E.xchange invites dis-
cussion pro or con on the two uppermost
subjects of the week, viz.: the feasibility
of successfully establishing a glass fac-
tory run by floriststo miinuf<icture gia.ss
for Horists' use, and the establishment of
a corporation to be known as the "Co-
operative Department of Purchase and
Distribution of the Society of American
Florists and Ornamental Horticultur-
ists," For jjarticulars so far developed
read up pp. SI." to 818 of last week's
jiaper, and also continued in current issue.
Our columns are open to the argument,
if the trade consider it worth their while.

The Paris Exposition of 1900,

It is deemed important that .\iuerlcan
horticulture shall be fully represented at
the Paris Exposition . Such representa-
tion will be made, so far as possible, by
means of specimens of fresh fruits, vege-
tables, ornamental plants and seeds, as
well Jis by canned, dried andothermauu-
factured products of fruits, nuts and
vegetables, of which large and represen-
tative exhibits are being prepared.

Under the Act of Congress of July 1,
18'J8, the Secretary of Agriculture is
authorized to prepare suitable exhibits
of the agricultural products of theStates
and Territories of the United .States, in-
cluding those mentioned in Groups VII.,
VI II., and X. of the French Classification
(Agriculture, Horticulture and Food
Products), the same to be exhibited
under the control and direction of the
Commissioner-tieneral.

Owing to the limited space that is
available it will manifestly be impossible
to have all the interesting and instruct-
ive features of our horticulture repre-
sented either by specimens or models.
To provide for proper representation of
such features, suitable space has been set
fiside in the 1 'nited States section for the
(liH|ilay of iihiptngraplis or other illustra-
tious of horticultural subjects. Hand-
some cases will be constructed by the
Commission in which themountedphoto-
graphs or other illustrations will be
shown in portfolios, in convenient form
for inspection by the juries of award and
the general public.

This feature of the Horticultural Ex-
hibit will therefore enable park commis-
Bioners, cemetery boards, florists, seeds-
men, nurserymen, fruit growers, truck
farmers, packers of canned orevaporated
fruits and vegetables, etc., to have their
establishments represented at the Ex-
position at a cost relatively small.

The exhibit will be collective, but each
contributor will receive the fullest credit
for what he shows and the same consid-
eration from the Jury of Awards that he
would have if individual space were al-
lotted to him.

You are invited to contribute to this
exhibit such illustrations of horticultural
features of your establishment as would
be of general interest to horticulturlBts
or aid in Enlarging the Demand for
American Horticultural Products in
European Countries.

Among the suitable subjects of illustra-
tion may be mentioned : Public Parks,
and Cemeteries. Private Grounds and
Home Places: Views showing character-
istic landscape features, ponds of aqua-
tics, ornamental plantings of trees,
shrubs and flowers, driveways, rustic
buildings, lodges, etc., ornamental plant-
ing along highways, about public build-
ings, railway stations, etc.

Florist's and seedsmkn's estabijsh-
MENTs: Views of Ruildings, both exte-
rior and interior; greenhouses: Held
scenes showing methods of planting,
cultivating, harvesting.cleaning, market-
ing, etc.; specimen plots, specimen trees,
pl.ants, flowers, vegetables, etc.

Views of propagating houses and beds,
fields of growing stock, methods of
propagating, planting, pruning, spray-
ing, cultivating, digging, grading, pack-
ing, shipping and storage of nurserj-
stock.

Orchards, vineyards, fruit planta-
tions AND TRUCK FARMS: Field sceues
showing the general aspect of the site;
methods of jilanting, pruning, training,
cultivating, irrigating, spraving, har-
vesting, assorting, packing for market;
individual trees and vines of special
beauty, productiveness or other merit;
Bhipping scenes, especially of fruits for
the export trade, including packing
houses, and other buildings, as well as
the packages used; loaded vehicles, in-
cluding wagons, cars, sailing vessels or
steamei's.

Horticultural MarivEting : Railroad
and steamship transportation of fruits
and vegetables; fruit auction scenes
showing methods of sampling, etc.; city

market scenes, illustrating wholesale or
retail trade in horticultural products.

Individuals, firms or corporations in-
terested in the several branches of horti-
cultural work referred to are cordially
invited t^i participate in this exhibit and
will be given as much space as can be
allowed without intruding upon other
exhibits.

All exhibits of this character will be
transported from Washington and in-
stalled by the Government free of charge
to the exhibitor, except the actual cost
of making and lettering the portfolios,
which will be done in Washington.

While new views, i. e., such as have not
been publicly exhibited before are prefer-
able, choice jihotographs taken at any
time in recent years may be shown.

For the sake of uniformity in the ex-
hibit all i)hotograph8 and illustrations
must be mounted on heavy white card
board measuring 22 x 28 inches. If
small photographs are used several
prints may be mounted on one sheet,
though margins of at least two and one-
half Inches must be provided for.
Bromide enlargements, one print to the
sheet, should measure l(i x 22 inches,
thus leaving a three inch margin when
mounted. No photographs m(mnted on
cardboard other than the standard size
(22 X 28 inches) will be received.

The portfolios will contain 24 sheets
or cards each, and single exhibitors who
present satisfactory material will be
permitted to show one or more port-
folios of pictures. Exhibits containing a
less number of cards than 24- will be
assembled with similar collections from
other exhiliitors and shown in portfolios
together.

All correspondence on this subject
should be addressed to G. B. Brackett,
Horticultural Expert, Division of Pom-
ology, U. S. Department of Agriculture,
Washington, D. V.

Intending exhibitors should at once
send notice of the number of cards (22 x
28 inches) they desire to exhibit, and a
list of the subjects, in order that space
for the portfolios may be provided. All
exhibits of this class must be forwarded
in time to reach Washington by Sep-
tember ,S(), 1890. Shipping directions
will be mailed on application.

For the Secretary of Agriculture;
Charles Richards Dodge,

Reprefientntive and Director,

Approved :

Ferdinand W. Peck,

Commissioner-General.

The Sweet Pea Situation.

Editor Florists' Exchange.

Returning from California and Ore-
gon, I was shown the Florists' Ex-
change of August 5 in Chicago the
other day, and must compliment you
upon the well-considered criticisms of
the novelties in sweet peas on page 172.
I quite agree with your reporter that
the Ecktord set for 1899 is undoubtedly
the best he has ever sent out in any one
year, and also that Sadie Burpee, Hon.
F. Bouverie and Mrs. Dugdale are the
best of the set. The only one, however,
that is not up to the highest standard
in distinct character, as your reporter
"sized it up," is Lady Skelmersdale.

Coming from Fordhook this morning
for my first day at the ofBce, I natural-
ly took the Exchange to read this arti-
cle and the reports on the sweet pea
shows carefully on the train. I was sur-
prised to find another article from Mr.
Samuel A. Hamilton, taking exactly
the opposite ground from the member
of your staff as to the strength and vi-
tality in sweet pea seed.

I dislike very much again to have to
take issue with Mr. Hamilton, and re-
gret to learn that he has not yet ad-
mitted that he was entirely wrong in
his "advance criticism" of Burpee's
bush sweet pea. which has been so
highly spoken of at the several exhibi-
tions as reported both in your paper
and elsewhere.

Mr. Hamilton says; "There has been
a deterioration in the quality of Cali-
fornia seed during late years, but it is
not due to the climate, but to the meth-
ods employed by the growers to equal-
ize the effects of the demand by the
general public for cheap seed." He is
entirely right in admitting that no
more genial climate tor the growth of
sweet peas could be found than that of
California, although we obtain equally
as fine seed from our contracts in New
York State, but the crops are by no
means so certain.

There are, ot course, all kinds of

growers in California as in every other
section of the woi'ld. Unfortunately,
Mr. Hamilton and most of the others
who have tried to blame their failures
with sweet peas this year upon the
quality ot the seed have never been to
California, and few if any of these "ex-
perts" have ever inspected the sweet
peas grown by the acre for seed, either
in the East or in England. We can
say witliout any fear of successful con-
tradiction that California seed from
first-class growers (and there are sev-
eral such) is equally as strong in vital-
ity and as fine as the best seed grown
in England. In fact, we consider it bet-
ter, and this opinion would seem to be
shared by some of the largest English
houses who annually look to us for
their supplies.

As criticisms on similar lines have
been made in such an unwarranted
manner (one of these criticisms was
admirably answered in a recent num-
ber of "American Gardening"), I think
I am justified in quoting from a copy
of a letter received to-day from one of
the leading California growers, and ad-
dressed to another of the sweet pea
amateurs.

"Continuing the subject ot the con-
stitution of the sweet pea about which
I wrote you a few days ago, would say
that an article in the last issue of the
Florists' E.xchange by Mr. Hamilton
makes it necessary for some one to do
some literary work on this subject for
the trade paper. We quote from a
Rev. Mr. Pratt, whom I never heard of
liefore, and Itoth these gentlemen are
talking about something they know ab-
solutely nothing about. Hamilton, as
I understand it, has never been in Cali-
fornia, and I don't think Pratt has
either, and when they undertake to tell
people what we do out here they are
out of their element.
* « *

"If we had had some of the enemies
of the sweet pea in California this year
we could have shown them such sweet
peas as they never saw before, and
when people who have seen about 100
feet of sweet peas in a garden try to
enlighten the public we would certain-
ly advise them to make a trip to Cali-
fornia before they even express an
opinion, and would certainly recom-
mend their absolute silence on the sub-
ject until they know what they are
talking about.

"We have heard from other sources
that the sweet pea generally is not be-
having badly in the East, but only in
some localities, and we also know be-
yond any question of doubt that Cali-
fornia seed gives the very best results
of any sweet pea seed offered.

"That the price is too low we all
know, but it will never be any higher,
and so far as our own grow'ii seed is
concerned, we have abundant testi-
mony besides our own that it is proper-
ly rogued and properly grown. We do
know that there are some poor growers
here, and their seed ought never to be
classed \\\Vci some of the rest of ours."

Had Mr. Hamilton only visited the
show at Cohocton he would certainly
not have written the article which I am
called upon to criticise. Mr. Earl says
that he never saw sweet peas in health-
ier or stronger growth— Jadoo or no
Jadoo. W. Atlee Burpee.

Editor Florists' E.xchattgc.

I was glad to receive from you the
copy of The Exchange containing the
letter of S. A. Hamilton criticising my
opinion with regard to the loss of con-
stitution of recent sweet pea seed, for
this reason: I am certain that another
year or two of failure such as we have
had in the last two. will effectually pre-
vent any further attempt at culture in
the open in both Massachusetts and
Connecticut, for the failure is general —
skilled florists as well as amateurs un-
able to produce a bloom. So that all
who are interested in the culture of the
flower should welcome every serious
contribution to the discussion, for this
reason: that frequently a short-sighted
commercial policy will destroy public
interest in a thing and then all con-
cerned suffer loss, and the commercial
man more than anyone else.

In my talk on the subject I should
have given greater prominence than I
did to one cause of the general weak-
ness of the modern sweet pea. It has,
I fancy, been hybridized almost to
death, and the vines suffer as plants
often do when the florist is only con-
cerned in the bloom. It would pay to
devote attention to the vigor of genera'

August 26, 1899.

"Thb F=i-ORis-rs' Exchange.

843

plant life rather than to give all our
thought to but one department.

So far as the facts are concerned
upon which I based my statements, Mr.
Hamilton is entirely wrong. The seed
was the best that could be bought, and
several packets were given to many
persons, and in every ijase they tailed
to g(ve satisfaction, though great care
was bestowed in the majority of experi-
ments. The Horticultural Society here
made a distribution of seed to its mem-
bers for show purposes, and the result
was a miserable fiasco; tney were wa-
tered, wept over, prayed for and all in
vain.

I am aware that an induction that is
generally made from a particular in-
stance is often wrong, and, therefore,
did not make that mistake. I have
grown California seed side by side with
English, each having exactly similar
conditions, the native seed producing
weak vines and scant bloom, while the
imported was vigorous and prolific. I
have had a new variety from England
and grown it to perfection, then for five
years watched that same variety grow
weaker each year until it became
worthless when the Californians fur-
nished the seed. But a more convinc-
ing proof is at hand. This past Winter
one of the most skilled gardeners in
this city got some best seed, planted
part in the greenhouse and gave care-
ful treatment; the vines were strong
and the bloom abundant, though the
season of bloom was very short. The
same seed planted in the open, in rich
soil, and abundantly watered, given in
fact every chance to grow, never
reached one foot in height and at last
died down without bloom. It was so
weak that outdoor lite was impossible;
and this was a sample of dozens of in-
stances that I have seen this year. The
causes are simple, I believe, to those
who study the scientific side of the
question. Tou cannot alter the habit
of a plant, as the Californians have al-
tered the habit of the sweet pea, and
then when nature has grown accus-
tomed to the change make ti^e seed of
those plants act differently to their par-
ents and do well. Nature is stronger
than that, and though I know that
what Mr. Hamilton says is true about
the planting time in the West, yet,
withal, this is true as well — that the
season of bloom is short and the time of
seed ripening very hot; while abroad,
the pea blooms for three months easily
and the seed is slow in coming to ma-
turity.

I also know that Mr. Hamilton is
right in his statements relating to the
necessity of high culture, and the Co-
hocton people are very good and wise;
but, and a large "but" too, the sweet
pea is a people's flower. It ought to be
in every dooryard and farmer's garden.
It makes such beautiful decoration for
every purpose, and from the mass of
the people it will not have high culture.
If it cannot be grown with ordinary
care it will not be grown at all. If the
women can give the plant more care
than they give their babies, they may
make the present seed grow; but if the
babe ranks first the pea will be neg-
lected and perhaps they may be right.
I hope at any rate than my old friend,
Mr. Hutchins, whom I saw last wan-
dering round the State like a forlorn
orphan, looking for the lost strength
and vigor of the English parents, may
be successful in his quest, and soon tell
us how we may grow his pet flower
with the old satisfaction and beauty.
Magee Pratt.

Married.

A. T. Boddingtnn, Vice-President of
ClucaB & Uoddington Co., New York,
was married on Friday, August 2.'j, to
Miss Lilian H. De Forest, of Roselle, N.
J., the daughter of a Wall street broker.
The wedding took place at the house of
the bride's parents. The couple sailed
for Europe to-day on steamship Grat
Wnldersee. They will go direct to (ier-
many and afterwards tour through Bel-
gium, Holland, France and England,
being away about two months. During
the trip .\l"r. Koddingtfin will look after
the foreign business of thecompaiiy. Mr.
Boddington is well known to the trade,
having traveled much in connection with
his business and the Florists' E.kchange
joins his friends in their congratula-
tions and wishes for his future happiness.

LocKi'ORT, N. Y.— Tlios. Mansfield re-
ports a general clean up this season with
funeral orders now to keep him busy and
hustling around for the necessary to put
in the pieces.

SEEN, HEARD AND READ.

"The grand debate, the popular harangue,
the tart reply, the logic, and the wisdom and
the wit, and the loud laugh. I long to know
them all."

These were Cowper's feelings, and it
was because I shared them that I went
to Detroit last week — without a chap-
erone. To say that I was disappointed
would not be to put it correctly — fori
was and I wasn't. I was disappointed
at the comparatively small amount of
practical work accomplished at the con-
vention, but I was more than gratified
at the overwhelming hospitality of the
Detroit florietB, whose zealin this respect
was boundless, although in a measure
responsible for the result above related.

■x- * * *

Full accounts of the proceedings have
already appeared, and on leisurel.v read-
ing them in connection with luy own
personal knowledge of the affair, one or
two thoughts occur to me. I would
most earnestly commend to the serious
consideration of those who imagine
they hold a mortgage on the brain
efforts of our esBayists, freely contri-
buted, the unselfish spirit that charac-
terized the following part of Mayor
M ay bury "seloquent address: "The world
is liot content to allow any man who
has a secret to keep it for himself;
he must recognize in himself a trustee
for the Almighty. . . . He is here to-day
for the purpose of givingittohisfellows.
The time never was, as it is now, when
people come together to exchange the
best that is in art, and they seem de-
lighted in spreading it, so that the world
everywhere shall have the benefit of it."
A sermon worth the whole trip to
Detroit.

The I'resident's address is a thought-
ful contribution to convention literature
— a resume, one might say, of the year's
work, nicely put. It contains at least
two points worthy of further considera-
tion— the relation of the experiment sta-
tion to the Horist trade and the com-
bination registration fee. A paper from
a station man next year on the first
question would be in keeping; the second
matter is easy of adjustment.

Ht * » »

The Rose Society improved the shining-
hour on Wednesday afternoon, and the
fervor created by the jirincipal exhorters
would have done credit to the most ar-
dent Methodist camp meeting. The Car-
nation, Dahlia and Chrysanthemum
societies should seek at a future conven-
tion just such another opportunity as
was afforded the Rose Society, and in the
meantime should search around for a fit-
ting example of what each of these Ho w-
ers has or has not done for a man. In
the case of the divine flower what's the
matter with the Massachusetts thirty-
thousand dollar man '?

I heard that the meet, n,.^s of the various
auxiliary societies, so-called, were well at-
tended excepting that of the Chrysanthe-
mum Society of .\merica, at which there
was but a quorum present. The pro-
ceedings, too, of that body I was in-
formed were of the most perfunctory
nature, and how could they have been
otherwise'.' It is surely to be much re-
grette<l that so little interest is shown in
this society's annual meeting. The per-
versity of those who run it in holding the
session at such an inopportune time of
the year is mainly responsible for this,
and the society must, in consequence,
suffer. The four hundred odd dollars in
the treasury for all these years the so-
ciety has been in f)per,ation is a mighty
lioor showing, taking into arconnt the
outlay. The Rose Soiicty goi's it three
hundred 1 letter in tcTi minutes' time. Let
us have some " Georgia Camp Meeting "
enthusiasm on behalf of the Cjueen of

Autumn.

* * » *

When the gentleman from the HooBier
.State sprung the acquisition b.v the
Society of a giaBS plant, the convention
looked upon it as one of his perennial
jokes, and 'tother Hoosier, who first
spoke on the subject, seemeil to catch the
spirit. By and by as each of the "leaders
of horticulture" passed a favorableopin-
iou on forming a "combination" not a
"trust," to fight the glass octopus, the
matter really assumed a serious aspect ;
the diseussion degenerating into a polit-
ical harangue, and showing that tariffs
,are all right until they touch the hem
of that part of man's habilimentsknown
as his pocket. It is the view of some
that the delusion was born, died and
was buried in Harmonie Hall, and such
characterizations as "wild-cat" "vision-
ary" and such like were as frequently

heard as were expressions of endorse-
ment.

# # » »

Now a word about the Trade Exhibit,
lu the years that I have attended con-
ventions I never have seen a more inter-
esting or diversified exhibition as was ob-
served at Detroit. The "accessories"
division of the display was the most ex-
tensive yet witnessed, the tout ensc'inhla
adding much to tlie general suiicss of the
convention. I met and adTnircd the de-
meanor of Superintendent Uack ham, civil
courteous and obliging at all times,
though histask was no sinecure. I heard
that there isno bill for spaceoutstanding
this year. This surely reflects highly on
the management of the superintendent
and the caliber of the exhibitors.

The reading of the reports of the judges,
as I listened to them, oidy announced
one certificate and an Inmorable men-
tion. Sonn.' niifavorable remarks were
audible regarding the paucity of the
awards made this year. If all the exhibi-
tors were treated alike — by no otlier
award than the mere commendation in
the judges' reports wherever exhibits
merited same — 1 think it would be much
more satisfactory to all. The trade exhi-
bit is by no means .a competitive display,
and as I read somewhere not long ago
of the valueless and meaningless nature
of certificates .and honorable mentions
given by the ,S. A. F., the societ.v w<ndd
" save the judges' heads," so to speak, as
well as preserve its own dignity liy doing
away entirely with its present dissatis-
faction-breeding award system. Make
the exhibit simply a mart, not a mere
display, for if 1 mistake not it partakes
to-day far more of the nature of the
former than of the latter. Snoopeu.

Index of Advertisers.

PLANTS, SEEDS,
BULBS, FLOWERS.

Abatilon 863

Ageratum 863

Allium 836

Alteruanthera 863

AlyBsum 810

Amaryllis 840

Ampelopeis 853

Arauearias 839-46-62

AsparagUB. . .839-41-46-62
-853-69-62

Aepidistrae 862

Asters .. 838

Azaleas 837-39-62-62

Begoniaa 863-62

Bougaiuvilleas 853

Bulbs (uot specifical-
ly named) 837

Calceolarias. . . . 838-45-62

Callas 836-36-37

Camellia, 862

Carnations. .836-40-41-63

-856-62
Chrysauthemums . 840-53
Cinerarias... 837.38-45- 63

Clematis 839-62

Coleus 863

Cosmos 838

Crotous 841

Oryptomeria. . .837-38-46

Cut Flowers 868-69

Oycas 846-66-62

Cyclamen 837-63-62

Cyperus 846

Ddflbdils 836

Dahlias

Daisies 838

Dracsenas 845-52-53

Erica 845

FernB.835-39 -45-62-63-62
Ficus. . . .839-46-62-6S-62

Freesia 836-36-37-66

Fuchsias 840

Oalai 869

Oeranium8..840-63-66-62

Qlosinias 8G2

Grevillea 863

Herbaceous Plants837-62

Hollyhocks 838-56

Hyacinths.. 836-36-37-66

-862

Hydrangeas 839-62

Impatleus 863

Iris

Ivy 863

LaurUB 856-t!2

Liliums .836-36-37-39-62

Lycopodium 863

Manettia 863

MarantaB 845

Mignonetle 836-38

Mushroom Spawn 836-37

-862

Myosotis P38

Myrtle 856

Narcissus 837-66-62

Orchids S63

Ornithogalum 835

Oxalis 835-37

Psonias 839-62

Palms 835-36-37-S9-41.46

-852-53-66-69-62
Pansies. . 836-37-38-45-63

-862

Pelargoniums 845

Petunias 840-63

Pinks 840-65

Primula8.837-38-40-46-63

.862
Ehododendrons. . . 839 -62
Roses.839-41-46-62-63-62

Salvia 840

Seeds (not specifi-
cally named) 837

Selaginella 810-46

Shrubs (not speci
flcally named). ..839-62

Small Fruits 839

Smilax 837-39.40-41-62-53
-62

Spiraja 836-39

Stocks 838

Swainsona.. ...... 840

Sweet Peas 838

Sweet William 865

Trees 839-62

Vegetables 838-39

Verbeuas 838-53

Violets. 40-41-62-53-65-62

MISCELLANEOUS

Auctions 858-59-62

Baskets 853

Board of Trade 866

Boilers 860-61

Books 837-40-67-62

Bomb 869

Business Opportuni-
ties 854

Out Flowers, Whole-
sale and Commis-
sion Dealers... 8f8-59
FerliUzers. .856-57-69-62
Florists' Letters.. 857-.59
Florists' Supplies ,868-69

-862
Flower Pots, Vases,

Tubs etc 856-67-68

Fruit and Flower

Plates 867

OlaBS 860-61

GreenhouseCon-

struotion 860-61

Greenhouse Lumber 867

-60-61
Greenhouse Requi-
sites 861

Hail Insurance .... 856

Help Wanted 864

Insecticides . . . 844-r>6-57

Labels 856

Mastica 866

Metal Designs 862

Moss 841-53

Newspapers 869

Peat 868

Pipes, Joints and

Valves 864-60-61

Pumps 860

Putty 861

Sale or Rent 8.^4

sash 860

Situations Wanted.. 864

soil 845

Stands 857

Stakes & Supports 854-56
-60

Stationery 864-69

Tile ,. 860

Tools, Implements

etc 867-61

Tying Material 866

Ventilators 860-61

Wants 864

Wire Designs 858-59

Allen C H

836

Allen J K

85«

Allen W 8

868
840

Am Gaidening

Am JadooOo 869-67

Am Rose Co

84(J

Aschmann G

866

AsmUB E Q

841

868
862

Baldwin A J

BallerFA

K62

Barlel V

K.1S

Bassett & Washburn

859

Bayersdorfer H * Co 862

Beach J E

841
838

Beaulieu H

Becker Fred 0

846

Beckert W C

862

BenedictQ H

840

BergerH HA Co

837

BernincH Q

869

Black Chas

839

Blauvelt & Guttman

86H

Bobbink & Atkins..

862

Bock W A

845

Boerner Fred

862

BollesF A

«:j5

Bool Floral Co

840

Boston Flower i3ro-

wers' Association.

829

Boston Letter Co

857

Brown A L

862

Brown P

S5:t
9-37

Bunyard HA 85

Burpee W A & Go...

837

Buxton G E

840

Oarmody J D

8611

Cefrey Letter Co

869

Chinnick W J

852

Cleary & Co

Hfi'l

Clucas&Boddlngton

Oo

835
840

Conard k Jones Oo.

OounellB

865

Cottage Gardens

835

Cowen'sN Sons

861

Cox 0 W

853

Cox Seed Co

837

859
867

853

Orabb h Hunter.... 862
Oraig Bobt « Bon . . . 811
Cunningham J. H . . 863
CutFlowerExchange 8.58
Darlington H D... 840-46
Dean Boiler Co. ..861-60
Deutsche Gartner

Zeitung 869

DeWittPM 862

Dietsch A & Oo 860

Dillon J L 841

Dingee & Conard Co. 853
Doruer F & Sons Oo. 840

Dreer Hy A 846

Dumont&Co 868

Edwards & Docker.. 869

EhretF 869

ElchholzH 853

ElseleC 862

EisejeJG 845

EllzabethNurseryOo 837

Elliott BL 810

Elliott Wm iSons.. 836

Elliott W H

Ellis & Pollworth..
EUwanger & Barry
Emmans Geo M...

Evenden Bros 841

FauBtBG &Co 838

F& F Nurseries. .. 839
Florist Hail Ass'n... 866

Foster LH 835

Fryer E 840 63

Gibbous HW -. 860

Giblin * Co 860

Gorton&Lidgerwood

Oo 861

Greene & Dnderhill 853
Griflith ft Turner Co 866

GuntberWH 868

HartM A 868

Heiss J B 8t6

Henderson P ft Co.. 837

-862

HeuueckeC Co 866

Herr AM 863

Herrmann A 862

Hesser W J 865-62

Hews A H ft Co 866

Hicks ft (Jrawbuck.. 858

HilfingerBrOB 856

HillEG&Co 859

HippardE 860

Hitchings ft Oo 861

HolbrookBros 860

Holton ft Hunkel Co 8,58

Horan E 0 858

Horan Jas ft Son 840

Hort'l&dvertiser 860

Howe C L

Hughes George J
Hulsebosch Bros.

Insall R 863

Internat'l Heater Co 861

Jackson EB 853

Jackson J H 860

Jackson ftPerkinsOo 837

-845

Jacobs 8 ft Sods 860

JennlngsEB 838

Johnson ft Stokes... 837

JonesH T 841

JoostenO H 857

Easting Wm F 869

KelseyHP . 869

Kennicott BrosOo.. 859
Kraber Wa 862 |

865
, 853

837

KrickWO 867

Kuebn 0 A 868

Lager ft Hurrell 863

LangjahrAH . ... 868

Lang J 868

Lappe J 862

Lenker C 840

Lewis J H ,.. 840

Llttlefield H F.... 840-66

LttllefleiaS 810

Lockland LumberCo 867

Long D B 869

Lord ft Bumham Co 861

Lovett J T 362

MacBean AS 841

MaderP 863

McCarthy N F ft Oo. 868

McFadden EC 84S

McKellarftWlnt6r80n868

McManus J 858

Meehan C E 841

MerkelO ft Son 815

Meyer JO ft Co 856

Michel Pft BOo 837

MillangF 868

MillerU L 845

Moninger John 0 Oo 861

Moon SO 839

Moon WH Oo 839

Morris Floral Co.... 853

MosB O M 869

Murphy Wm 840

Nat'l Florists' Board

of Trade 8.56

National PlantOo... 841
N Y Out Flower Co.. 868
N I MktG Assn.... 836

Niessen L 869

Ormsby E A 861

Ouwerkerk P 839

Owen HP 862

Peacock WP 840

PennockSS 868

Pierce F OOo 866

Pierson F R Co 836

Pinehurst Nurseries 837
Pittsburg Cut Flower

Co 868

Plant SeedOo 837

Pullen A 839

Quaker City Mach Co 860

RackhamG A 845

Rawson WWft Co.. 837

Reck J 840

Reed ft Keller 869

ReeserO A Co 811

Reinberg Bros.... 856-59

Reuard Jos 840

Ribsam C ft Son 862

Ricksecker Chas H.. 869
Rider-Ericsson En-
gine Co ,... 860

Ripperger Geo 866

RolKer Aft Sons. . .837-62

RoseMfgCo 866

Rupp J F 863

Sabransky W 840

Schiller J L 837-38

ScbmidtJ 0 839

SchmitzFWO 836

SchulthelsA 846

SchwabeCO 853

Scollay Jno A 861

Sea cuff Nursery... 852
Shellroad Q'h'se Oo. 838

Sheridan W F 858

Siebrechtft Son.... 846
Skabcura Dip Co... 867

Smith A W 841

Smith N ft Son 863

Smith W ftX Co.... 841

SoltauO&Oo 863

StahlbutH 862

Stearns A T Lum Oo 861

Sleinhofl'HO 866

StoothoffH Aft Co.. 844
Storrs ft Harrison Co 839

StuderN 846

Stumpp ft Walter Co 836
Superior GUouses.. S45

Sutherland G A 868

Taylors J 841

Tharp A J 840

Tborburn J M ft Oo. 836

TowellJA 840

Traendly ft Schenck 868
Tropical Prepared

Plant Co 869

Vanden Hlas O 839

Van Home Griffon

ftOo 860

Vaughan's Seed

Store 836

VincentRJrftSon... 839
Vredenburg ftOo... 857

Wachtel J ft J 640

Watson P ft Oo 838

Watson T E - 889

Weathered T W Sons. 860

WeberOSftOo 860

Weber H ft Sons.... 840

Weeber&Don 837

Welch Bros 868

Whilldin Pottery Co 867

White J 841

Whitton ft Sons 863

Wietor Bros 866-59

WlttboldGeo 846

Wolf AQftBro 861

Wood Bros 841

Woodbury D B 833

Wooden Goods Co.. 856

Young J 868

Young TJr 868

ZirngiebelD 838

A Great Assistance.

The articles in your paper assist me greatly
in my work. WM. R. DEGNER.

Cleveland, O.

844

NEW INVENTIONS.

An Adjustable Flower Pot Stand.

Our illustration shows tlie meclianisui
of the fiower pot stand, exhibited by
Wm. C. Ki'ick. of Brooklyn, at the De-
troit Convention, and referred to in our
report of trade exhibit on pafie .S20 of
last week's issue. This stand is adjust-
able and folding (see cut; and can be
raised from 24 to 40 inches. The top of
stand is furnished with an indurated
fibre saucer, and plants can be securely

Thb F^lorisxs' Exchange.

Kpick's Adjustable Flower Pot Stand.

tilted at an angle by means of a curved
rest laid under the Hower pot, this is
particularly handy when plants are used
In decorations at entertainments or like
occasions. The object is to provide a
stand that while in use will be firm and
substantial, and afterwards may be
folded in a compact form so that unite a
number of them packed together for
transportation will occupy but com-
paratively little space in a wagon leav-
ing a greater amount of room for
plants, etc. The stand can be erected
and taken apart in a moment; and
should prove a most serviceable adjunct
to the retail trade.

An Automatic Furnace.

In our issue of November 12 last, we re-
ferred to the new patented boiler furnace
invented by August Kahner, Villisca., la.,
which liad for its purijosu " the produc-
tion r)i iiiiju-oved mechanism for auto-
matically feeding the coal to the grate
thereof and tojjrovide improved mechan-
ism for rotating the grate in ordei- that
the ashes and cinders "thereon will be de-
posited in the ashpit and the coals on
the grate kei)t in a live state. In opera-
tion as the coal on the grate is gradually
consumed, a weight descends and forces
a fresh supply of coal from the magazine
on to the grate, tlii'reby causing the cord
or chain conni'iti-d thiTewith to move
correspondingly ami nvolvi' a crossshaft
to which a gear wlieel is coann-ted, the
revolution of the grate lieing effected \ty
the descent of the weight, the grate sur-
face kept clear of clinkers and ashes, and
at the same time sujiplied with fresh
coal. By the construction and arrange-
ment of the parts the fi'esh coal is sup-
plied to the grate as fast as the coal on
the latter is consumed."

The accompanying cut shows the
mechanism of this boiler.

Mr. Rahnerstates that any kind of coal
can be used: the magazine being sur-

Automatic Furnace.

mounted by water to prevent the coal
becoming lieated. The grate can be made
larger or smaller to suit the kind of coal
used; while the space between the boiler
wall and the gratecan be made larger by
lowering the grate support. An electri-
cal attachment can be made to give
warning when the supply of coal has
reached a certain limit.

A Reservoir Flower Pot.

G. H. Hinrichs, Davenport, la., has
invented a reservoir flower pot, which
in a manner performs the same duty as
does sub-irrigation on the benches, and
■which will prove a boon to the amjiteur
florist, eliminating to a great extent the
dangerous effects of over-watering — that
bugbear of the plant lover.

The cut shows the construction of this
new pot, which is really three pots in
one, the two inner receptacles being
welded together at the bottom, the
intervening space being used as a foun-
tain or reservoir so to speak. The pot
next the soil is porous, being made of a
suitable mixture of clays, burned to the
riglit density, thus allowing the water
to gradually percolate to the soil and
roots. Water is thus furnished in small
(|uautities automatically, the earth is
kept loose and moist and never bakes
into a hard lump; as no water is wasted.

A New Expansion Tree Protector.

A company known as the Expansion
Tree Protector Company has just been
formed in Itochester, N. Y., to manufac-
ture a new device for protecting trees
from the ravages of insects. The device,
a cut of which is shown herewith, is a
piece of galvanized iron aboutfourinches
wide with narrow metallic strips at-
tached at one end t(j the edges that fold
over and form a slot that holds the two
ends together after it is jjlaced around
the trunk of the tree. Then there is a
copper wire attachment at the upper
edge of the strip in which is a spring so

Hinriclis' Ideal Flower Pot.
Outeide Pot. Bl. B2. Reservoir, c. Water Space.
D. Earth Space.

arranged that the band can stretch with
the growth ol the tree. tJnder the upper
part of this band and extending an inch
or more above itsupper edge is a strij) of

heavy wool felt that is to come tight
against the bark of the tree and will be
held in place by the metal band and the
wire spring. The felt is to be saturated
with a poisonous preparation so deadly
that it will kill all insects, in whatever
state, that come against it, and the por-
tion of the metal band below this "dead
line" is covered with a sticky substance
that is also sure death to intruders. It
is the intention of the makers to have the
device so strongly and solidly made that
it will last for a number of years, and the
price at retail is only 25 cents each.

At the recent National Convention of
Fruit Growers, in Detroit, Mr. W.H. Coon,
inventor and patentee, was given the
privilege of the floorand briefly explained
the work that the tree protector does in
helping to keep fruit and shade trees free
from vermin. He told of the experiments
that have been made under his direction
and demonstrated the merits of the de-
vice so thoroughly and convincingly that
the e.xperienced delegates at the conven-
tion took great Interest in it. Hebrought
back to Rochester an endorsement of his
invention to which were attached the
names of all the oflicers of that convention
and many ol the delegates who are ex-
tensively engaged in growing fruit for
the market.

Avoca (N. Y.) Flower Show.

I'lower shows are certainly educa-
tional. Avoca emphasizes the fact in her
well-kept lawns and flowers, the im-
provement being noticeable indeed over
last year.

The prodigious growth of sweet peas
in Avoca is simply phenomenal this sea-

etc. The aquatics and orchids were
drawing cards, and brought together
crowds to view the exhibits.

In most of the classes for premiums
competition was close and spirited, and
judging a considerable strain on nervous
tension. Besides cut flowers and cut
flower arrangements, there was a very
complete plant exhibit. The amateurs
were well represented by excellent sam-
ples of intensive cultivation. ^\here ex-
hibitions are a perennial institution,
" scrubs " are not painfully prominent.

Children's prizes are offered liberally,
and the twig is being bent horticulturally
for the rising generation.

Navy Blue and Stella Morse sweet peas
were the best yet shown this season,
and both "won firsts in the open classes.

It is said two sterling novelties from
the same originfitor will be sent out in
1900 by Burpee.

Here is a California suggestion from
C. C. Morse that is apropos: "That
American sweet pea enthusiasts present
Mr. Eckford with a 'cup ' representing
good will and appreciation of connois-
seurs for his interest and development
of modern sweet pea to its present prom-
inence and favor," or words to this
effect.

Let the embryo sweet pea society duly
consider this proposition.

Gkove p. Rawson.

Hxpansion Tree ^Toleetor.

son. Jadoo, fertilizers and an abundant
water supply (unlimited use at but .^3
per annum!) liave worked wonders.
Vines of great sturdiness and vigor
tower up ten feet high, with not a yellow
or spidery leaf from top to bottom. This
speaks for itself !

Under such favoring circumstances the
.\voca Flower Show, August 11 and 12.
completed the sweet pea circuit vpith
honor to its management. A specially
attractive exhibit was a table of lickford
novelties, in the center of which was the
solid silver Eckford cup, won by Chas.
I^arrowe at Springfield. Doubtless there
will be still more competition next year
at Springfield for this valued trophy, as
.\voca, as well as Cohocton, covets the
prize.

K. A. Higgins won first for collection,
several of the color classes, and for sweet
pea arrangement. Sweet peas show off
better in low flaring vases, and no other
green is needed than a little, not too
much, of their own foliage, avoiding
overcrowding. Many exhibitors entirely
overlook the impoi'tance of harmonized
color in this class.

lietscher Bros., Canal Dover, O.. and
.John Lewis (Ihilds, ol Floral Park, N. Y.,
both had large displays of gladioli.

Asters, too, were fine, with tjueen of
the Market nearly as large and long-
stemmed as the Semple asters.

The H. .V. Dreer exhiliit of water lilies
pleased the multitude, and it was in fine
form and great variety. The great im-
provement in this class plainly shows
the painstaking care of Wm. Tricker.

Lager & Hurrell, of Summit, had a fine
showing of choice orchids. This enter-
prising firm seems to have a full supply
at all seasons. Some of the Cattleya
gigas were magnificent varieties, as were
others, including Mlltonlas, oncidiums.

BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS.

Cuttings of Alyssum. — This is a good
time to take a stock of cuttings of the
double Sweet Alyssum. Take the side
growths that have not yet shown the
flower bud and they root very readily in
the sand. Where funeral
work of a cheap nature
is used it paj s to devote
a part of a bench, in a
rather cool house, to the
lilants, as they furnish
plenty of flowers in the
early part of the year,
which when stemmed up
do flrst-rate for inex-
pensive design work.

Cuttings of Alter-
NANTHKRA may be taken
now and "when rooted
and transplanted into
flats can be wintered
over without taking up
the amount of room that
is required when old
plants are lifted and pot-
ted ; though many grow-
er prefer the latter me-
thod and increase the
stock by propagating
from them in the begin-
ning of the following
year.

Chrysanthemums. — In
commencingto use liquid

manure for those plants

that are budded do not
overdo it by giving too strong a dose
in the lieginning. Try rather to feed
gradually, that Is, let the first applic-
ation be the weakest, increasing the
strength as the buds swell, then long
before they begin to show color they
can stand any amount of feeding with-
out showing ciny ill effects. As soon as
color does begin to show the liquid
should be discontinued.

Carnations. — Many will be plantingin
carnations now. The subject of how
to plant has been pretty well thrashed
out before. Whether lifted with a good
ball or with the ball shaken apart does
not seem to make much difference pro-
vided the roots are not broken nor
allowed to dry up too much in the
interval between being lifted in the field
and planted on the benches. In planting
the most important feature is to plant
firm, then water thoroughly, syringe
lightly several times a day for three or
four days. A light shading will also be
beneficial until the roots have taken hold
of the new soil.

Callas. — Seethatthe calla bulbs which
are resting outdoors are not getting
rained upon enough to start them into
growth yet. They will be better if left
dormant until September 1.

Tlie Oood StroiiK Kind.

OOo. I»©r XOO itos.

BALES WEIGH 300 LBS.

H. A. BTOOTHOW & Co., 154-156 W. 27th St., K. T fllty

August 26, 1899.

The I=i-orists' Exchange.

845

ERICAS

For October Delivery.

Plants 6ef with bud, all sizes of the best
commercial sorts at reasonable prices.

H. D. DARLINGTON, Flushing, N. Y.

>T*>nt|nn fhfi FlnrlBts' Kt t'h a n eo wh^n •writing.

HEADQUARTERS FOR ERICAS

Buy your Ericas lu Septeiiibr aud octoljer and bring
tbem In bloom yourself, yave duty aud risk of re-
relvlDg them mostly dead from the otner side. I have
So,"* 0 growing. ( ome and see them ,

PnliiiH and l>ecoi-nti>e Plants In 'luantlty-
New price list will l>e ready September 15th.

ANTON SCHULTHEIS,

p. O. Bov 7S, Collese Point, N. Y. Cily.

Menttnn the Florists' Exchange when writing.

The hottest selling plant for retail, fine for ferneries,
makes fine 3 or 4 In. pot plants, 2 In. pots. $1,011 per doz. ;
16.00 per 100. 3 In. pots, $1.50 per doz., $8.00 per 100.

DHQrC Bride, 3 In., $1.00 per 100; $35.00 per lOUO.
nUOtO Bridesmaid, 3 In., $1 a 100; $35 a loiio.
|»-Terms. cash or C. O, D.

C. MERKEL&SON, Mentor, Ohio.

Mention the Florists" Exchansre when wrltlnK

Send for our
Price IjIbi of

Palms and Ferns

We now have a fine lot
of Kentlas, Latanlas, Ae-
paragas. Araucariaa,
Nephrolepis Boeto nl-
ensla, etc.

C YCAS K KVOLUTA, from 75 cts. to $15.00 ea«h,
In any Quantity,

PINE NEEDLE SOIL, a flne soil for palms and

ferns, $1.50 per bbl.

GEO. WITTBOLD. „„MrJ.t. CHICAGO, ILL.

Vonfinn tho fnnr\r>if>- Rxphango *h^n writing.

CYPERUS
ALTERNIFOLIUS

Ppr Mill

Extra line bushy 6 in. specimens . $20.00

Fine 6 incli pots 15. UO

Fine 5 inch pots 10.00

CA.SH WITH ORDER.

Order at once as stock is extra gooii value
and limited quatiiity.

THE SUPERIOR GREENHOUSES, Toledo, 0.

Mention the Flnrlwta' Exchange when writing

A NEW DECORATIVE PLANT

GiyplDDiiiria JapoDlca

(JAPAN CEDAR.)

A dainty jardiniere evergreen often mis-
taken at first sight for Araucaria Excelsa; as
handsome as the latter bat not so stitt' and
formal ; much better adapted to the trying
atmosphere of living rooms, much more easily
grown and ten times cheaper.

4 in, pots, $15 a 100 ; 2}^ id. potP. »0 a 100 ;
35 2}4 in. for $3 50, postpaid.

ASPARAGUS SPRENCERI

4 In pots, $9 a 100; 2H in.. S5 a 100.

Jackson S Perkins Co., Newark, NewYork.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Ferns

FOR DISHHS.

The leading varieties only, in extra flne
condition.

2 inch 83.00 per Km; $2."..nnper 10(0.

CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS.

2 inch $2.00 per 100.

COCOS WEDDELIANA.

3 inch at $15.00 per 100.

Satisfaction Guaranteed. Cash with Order.

GEORGE L. MILLER, Newark, Ohio.

Mention the Plorlsta' E3xchange when writing

^r^

PTERIS SERRULATA VOLCTA.

Our stock of FERNS this season is larger and
in better shape than ever, while the assortment is
the best we ever offered.

Now is a good time to lay in a supply for
Fall and Winter use, the plants are all open
frame-grown and are well hardened, and in prime
condition to ship.

SpsGJal Low Prices on Ferns in lots of 2000 or more.

Inch Per Per

pots. lOit. UKIO.

AdiaiilumCuiieatum -' '3 50 «30 00

'■ Tarlegatuin S 3 50 30 00

" Grandlcepe. 2

.4
Farleyense 3

4

Grarilllmnm.. . w

4

Le Grand! 4

Pubesrenis 'J

IV|i.-riiTn 2

Wiegandi,

. 3
. 4
Fortnosum 3

Latlioui

" Caudatum

" Dolabriformls.

.\Hpidiutu TMUssimense. . .
Blechnum Braziliense. . ,,

" Rnbrom

Cyrtomium Falcatum

Davallia FiJienslH Major..
" " Plumosa

" Pentapliylla

Stricta

Dldymochl»iia Trunca-
tula

6 00

4 GO
15 00
20 00
40 00

5 00
15 00
12 00

3 50
5 00
8 00
15 00
8 00
3 15 00
3 10 00
3 10 00
2 6 00
2 3 50
2 4 00
2M 5 00
2 12 00
2 12 00
2 8 00
214 4 00

35 00

40 00

30 00
40 00

50 00
30 00
35 00
40 00

35 00

Inch
pots.

Per

100.

Per

100(1.

Dictyograiuma Japonica. 3 $8 00
GvmuugraDiuia Sul-

phurea 2 4 00

Doodia Aspera MultiSda. 2!4 4 00 {35 00
Lastrea Aristata Varie-

gata 2 4 00 35 00

Lastrea Chrysoloba 2!4 4 00 35 00

Opaca 2J4 4 00 35 00

Lomaria Uibba 2^4 4 00 35 00

MicrolepiaHirtaCrlstata-Vj 6 00 50 00
• " 3 10 00

4 15 00

HiBpida 2ki 5 00 40 00

Nephrudium Hirtlpes. . . . Ij-i 4 00 35 00
NephroUpls Exaltata
BostouteDsIs 2 6 00 75 00

4 25 00

5 40 00
NepliroleplsCordataCnm-

pacta

Nephrolepln Pectinata

Onychium Japonicum ;:'.4

Polysticlmm Coreaceum. 2'.4

■' Setosum 2'.4

Polypodium Aureum '.itj

Pterit* Adiant"idft« 2V4

2(4 5 00

3 10 00

4 2000
4 15 00

4 00
6 00
6 00
4 00
3 00

40 00
90 00

Vi 4 00 35 00

For a full IIdb of DECORATIVE PLANTS nnd otlier .SEASONABLE STOCK see
a copy will be mailed ou application, If you liave

Inch
pots.

Per

100.

Per

lui 0.

■30 00
50 00
3000

Pteris Argyriea 2)4 S3 50 J

■ 3 600

" Cretica Albo llneata2>4 3 50

3 6 00

" 6 15,00

Magniaca,.,, 2)4 3 50 30 00

Mayll 2

" Hastata 214

*' Interiiata 2J-4

'* Leptophylla 2

*' Xem o ral i s 2

" Ouvrardi 1^14

" Sleboldl 2!4

" Serruiafa 2^

" " Voluta (New)2H 4 00

" Cristats 214 3.50

*' " " Nana

Coirpacta 2!4 3.50 30 00

*^ Blaurita Argentea

(New) 3!4

" TremulM 2^

6 00
3 50

3 50

4 00
4 00
3 00
3 50
3 00

6 00

3 50

Smitlilana(Scarce)2!4 4 00

Victoria 2 4 00

35 00 " WimBettl (New) 214 4 00

50 00 SItoIobinm Clcutarlum... 2^ 6 00
50 00 Selaglnella Eoilliana .. .. 2 4 00
35 00 •• •• ....3 6 00

25 00 " ^Vlldeuowi.... 3 6 00

our current QUARTERLY TRADE LIST of
failed to receive one.

30 00
30 00
35 00
35 00
25 00
30 00
25.00
35 00
3000

30 00
35 00
30 00
35 00

35 00

HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

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Fine home-grown stock,

J. B. HEISS, ll%.^l^?.'t Dayton, Ohio.

White For Price List.

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FERNS

A flne HSBortment for
florists' use, from i
and 'i^ In. pots. Also

Sela^iuelln EiiiiliaDa, Cyperiis Allerui-
loliuB, PelarKouiiiins. 6 of the best com-
mercial varieties, mixed; 2^ Inch.
All tlie above at f3.50 per 100. Cash with order.

J. G. EISELE, - Philadelphia, Pa.

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SMALL FERNS

In 3 and 2'< inch pots, strong, mixed,
$3.00 per lUO. All good varieties Satis-
faction or money refunded. CASH.

GEO. A. RACKHAM, Detroit, Mich.

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lepiirolspis Mala Eost:iiieiisis

The handsomest decorative plant in
cultivation, $6.00 a 100; $40.00 a 1000.

Mine Is the Genuine Stock.

FRED.C.BECKER,Cambridg8,Mass.

1730 CAMBP.IDGE ST.
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BOSTON FERNS

Immediate delivery,

$5 per lUL), $40 per 1000.

Prices of all sizes, large

plants, in quantity, on

application.

AsparaRUS 8preti}feri,5 in. pot8,$3perdoz., $20 per 100; Beuar^r's Prize Flower

Seeds— Pansy, Cineraria, Primula, Calceolaria, each 50c. per large trade pkt; F'erii Spores*

leading varieties, oOc. per pkt. Large package of Mixed Spores, sufficient for 3iRiO plants, $1.

EMERSON C. McFADDEN, Short Hills, N. J.

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fROSE hi ILL N U RSERI ES*

JXJ!

A Large
Shipment of

FRESB AND SOUND DRAC^INA CANES

♦ (15 VARIETIES.)

♦ Fragrans. Gladstoneli, Stricta Grandis, Regina, Amabilis, Brazillensis, Lady
Hume, Terminalis, Imperialls. Norwoodensis, Metallica, Massangeana,
Titeworthii, Marginata Alba, Baptistii

I SEEDS

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OF CARYOTA URENS AND PANDANUS UTILIS

NEW ROCHELLE,

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Boston Ferns

N. Exaltata Bostonlensls, small
plants, $5 00 per 1(X) ; $40.uu per 1000; not less
than 2.50 at KIOJ rate. Larger plants, $6.00 to
$20,00 per 100.

ALSO A FINE LOT OF

Kentias, Belmoreana and Forateriana, 6.in.

pots, from $1.00 to $1.50 each; 7-in, pots, $1.60

to $2,50 each; larger plants, $3.00 to $10.liO ea.
Areca Lutescens, 50c. to $3,00 each,
l.atanlas. from $4.00 ner doz., to $3.00 each.
Araucarlas. large plants, 75c. to $1 50 ea.
Asparagus Plutno8us,$1.00to $L50 doz.
Asparagus SpreiiKerl, 3J^ in, pots,

$1.5'l per doz.
AsparaKUH Tennlsslmus, 2^ in. pots,

75c. per iloz.; 3Mj in. pots, $1.25 per doz.
Rubber Plants, $5.CK1 to $6.00 per doz.
Primroses, 2)^ in., $4.00 per 100; 3><; In.,

$7.00 per 100.

WM. A. BOCK, No. Cambridge, Mass.

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orders. Connected with Telephone.
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HOME AGAIN

From an extended tour through Europe I
find my stock of Palms, Ferns, Dractenas,
Pandanus, and other foliage plants in a
better condition than ever, crowding
ever}- inch of my greenhouses, and to
make room tor specimens of all kinds
will sell at moderate prices.

Do not fail to get some of the truly
grand new fern

of which I have a excellent stock. For
description and prices, see page 649 o
this paper, June 24.

Write for Special Prices.

N. STUDER, Anacostia, D. G.

WHOLESALE FLORIST.

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846

THe FLORISTS' EXCHKNCe.

SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS

PROCEEDINGS
OF THE

AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS.

FifieeDlli fioDual CODventloD °

AUQU3T 15, 16, 17 and 18, 1899

Continuation of Report.

ETROIT,
MICHIGAN.

Rose Pests and How to Extermi-
nate Them.

JKead l>y E. M. ll'ood. before the Society of
American Florists at Uetro.t, Mich.

It is difficult for me to present to you
much that is new, the technical schools
and agricultural colleges have and are
doing so much in this line for our ben-
efit.

The study of entomology may be di-
vided into two classes— systematic, the
pure science and economic, the applied
or practical science. In presenting this
paper I shall deal with the practical
side of entomology, using only such
scientific terms as are necessary to a
clear understanding of the subject.

All insects with which the florist has
to battle belong to the various orders
in the class known as Hexapoda. The
Hexapoda are six-legged, air-breathing
creatures, having a distinct head, tho-
rax and abdomen. They have- one pair
of antennae, three pairs of legs and usu-
ally one or two pairs of wings. There
are an immense number of species in
this class, probably more than all spe-
cies of animals and plants combined.

Classification of insects is based on
the arrangement and structure of the
mouth parts, the character of the
wings, the relation of the first thoracic
segment to the rest of the segments, and
the degree of metamorphosis or change
through which an insect passes in the
complete cycle of its existence. Meta-
morphosis is of two kinds — complete
and incomplete. Incomplete signifies
that the young, when hatched from the
egg, look like the parent, or, in other
words, there is no difference in struct-
ure between the young and the adults.
Complete means that the young do not
resemble the parent — that is to say,
there is a complete change in the ap-
pearance of the insect while passing
from the young to the mature state.

Insects that undergo no change in ap-
pearance pass through an existence of
three stages — egg, nymph, or young,
imago, or adult. Those passing through
a complete change exist in four stages
— egg, larva or caterpillar or grub, pupa
or chrysalis, imago or adult. The cat-
erpillar or grub stage and the adult
stage are, of course, the only ones in
which the insect is capable of doing any
damage.

In the practical application of insect-
icides, to be effectual, we must know
how insects feed. They may be divided
Into two general groups — chewing, and
piercing and sucking. Chewing insects
may be killed by applying arsenical
compounds, either in dry or liquid
form, directly to the foliage of the
plants. But with piercing and sucking
Insects it will readily be seen that poi-
sons applied to the foliage would have
no effect, as this class eats only the sap
of the plant, consequently we apply a
liquid which will come directly in con-
tact with the body and close up the
breathing pores, or use some of the va-
rious methods of vaporizing. Having
once learned how an insect feeds, we
can then adopt the proper method for
Its destruction.

There are a large number of species
which attack roses, but I shall discuss
In this paper only the important ones,
which, to the practical florist, are those
whose destructiveness amount to dol-
lars and cents. I have used the classi-
fication as given by Dr. Harris, and
unless otherwise stated it will be so
understood.

In the first order, Coleoptera, or Bee-
tles, are two rose pests of importance —
rose bug or rose chafer, and white
grub or May beetle.

The rose chafer, incorrectly called
bug, is a diurnal or day-working insect.
It is seven-twentieths of an inch long.
Its body is slender and entirely covered
with very short and close, ashen-yel-
low down; the thorax is long and nar-
row, the legs are slender and of a pale

red color; the joints of the feet are
tipped with black and are very long.
These beetles come forth from the
ground during the second week in
June and remain from thirty to forty
days. At the end of this time the males
die. The females deposit about thirty
eggs in the ground, when they return
to the surface, and after lingering a
few days, die also. The eggs hatch out
in twenty days, and by the following
June appear as fully developed beetles.
The grubs go down below the frost line
during the Winter, come up and pass
through the pupa state in the Spring.
Thus a complete metamorphosis is ef-
fected in one year. The rose chafer has
generally been considered destructive
to outdoor roses only, but of late years
it has appeared in greenhouses. Their
ravages may be partially checked by
dusting with paris green or hellebore.

The June beetle is of a chestnut-
brown color, smooth, but covered with
little impressed dots. Its average
length is nine-tenths of an inch. In its
perfect state it feeds on the leaves of
the trees, particularly on those of the
cherry tree. The grub is a white worm
with a brownish head, and when fully
grown is about as thick as the little
finger. It is said that this grub takes
three years to mature. When brought
in the soil into the greenhouses it cre-
ates great havoc among the roses by
eating the roots. When once estab-
lished in rose beds the only methods of
destruction practiced with any degree
of success are digging around the roots
of the plants and removing the grubs
or sprinklingover the soil a thin coating
of soot and lime. This, when watered,
gives oft ammonia, which destroys the
grub. But with proper precaution this
trouble need not be necessary, for,
knowing that the various kinds of
grubs go down deep in the soil in the
Winter to escape the frost, it is evident
that the rose grower should obtain his
soil late in the Fall after the grubs
have gone down, or early in the Spring
before they have come up. Should he
neglect to do this, the only way he can
get soil free from vermin is by steriliz-
ing it with steam before planting. This
will kill all animal life, including the
much-dreaded eel worm so common in
some rose-growing localities.

The order Hemiptera, or true bugs,
contains the well-known green fly, or
plant lice, and the rose leaf hopper,
which is often mistaken for thrips.

Concerning the green fly Theodore
Wood says: "Perhaps, of all the beings
which are accustomed to rank together
under the title of injurious, insects
there is none, save the locust itself,
whose destructive powers are greater
than those of the aphides, plant lice or
green blight, as they are indifferently
termed, and none capable of causing
more terrible and widespread damage
to the crops upon which man so largely
depends for a livelihood. There is
scarcely a plant or a tree, whether wild
or cultivated, which escapes their rav-
ages, stem, leaves, fruit and even the
very roots themselves being alike at-
tacked and drained of their hfe juices
by the insatiable little creatures, whose
numbers compensate for their individ-
ual weakness, and render them one of
the direst pests to which civilized man
is subject. It may seem a wildly exag-
gerated and unjustifiable statement it
we say that but for certain opposing
agencies the aphis would overrun the
entire world; that it would leave
scarcely a green leaf upon the earth,
and would cause such terrible devasta-
tion that all terrestrial life would whol-
ly disappear and the globe become one
vast desert and utterly without living
beings of any kind. Incredible as the
assertion may seem, however, such re-
sults are no more than must logically
follow if the aphis could be allowed to
remaiji perfectly unmolested during a
period of but a single year." Reanur
estimated that one aphis may be the
progenitor of almost six thousand mill-

ion individuals during the few weeks
over which her lite extends. But it Is
unnecessary to dwell further on what
the aphis might do it unmolested. It is
sufficient for the rose grower to know
that, with tobacco in its various forms,
he may at all times keep his plants
free from the pest.

There are three natural enemies of
plant lice which keep them from multi-
plying to excess — the larvee of the hem-
ispherical beetles familiarly known as
lady birds or lady bugs, the larvse of
the golden-eyed, lace-winged fly, the
maggots or young of the various two-
winged flies belonging to the genus syr-
phus.

The rose leaf hopper is often mis-
taken for thrips. It lives upon the
leaves of rose bushes, and is very in-
jurious to them. In its perfect state it
it is rather less than three-twentieths
of an inch long. Its body is yellowish
white, its wing covers and wings are
white and transparent, and its eyes,
claws and piercer brown. Their numer-
ous cast skins may be seen adhering to
the lower side of the leaves. Leaf hop-
pers can be easily destroyed with pyre-
thrum fumes of a commercial prepara-
tion called XL All.

In the order Hymenoptera, stingers
and piercers, we find two rose pests —
slugs and rose gall flies.

The rose slug is transparent, jelly^
like, greenish above and yellowish be-
low. It eats the upper surface of the
leaves, leaving patches of the lower
surface and the veins. These slugs usu-
ally feed by night and remain hidden
on the lower surface of the leaves by
day. When ready to pupate, they
cra-wl down or drop to the ground and
burrow beneath the surface. Here each
makes a little cell and then transforms.
The adult fly is shining black, with
smoky wings, and with the tore end
middle legs grayish or dirty white. It
is about one-fifth of an inch in length.
There are two broods a year, one in
June and one in August. The last
brood passes the Winter in the ground.
Syringing ought to keep them off the
bushes. If they should appear they can
be destroyed with a solution of whale
oil soap or with kerosene emulsion.

The gall fly is of a brownish red or
cinnamon color, with four little longi-
tudinal grooves on the top of the tho-
rax the lower part of the antennae is
red and the remainder black. The in-
sect measures from one-eighth to
three-sixteenths of an inch in length.
Great numbers of these gall flies are
bred in the irregular woody galls of the
stems of rose bushes. There is no
known remedy. As soon as the galls
appear the affected parts should be cut
oft. There is a natural enemy of the
gall fly, a parasite which does much to
keep it in check. The parasites are flies
which lay their eggs in the galls. The
maggots which hatch out from the eggs
eat the young of the gall flies.

The order lepidoptera, moths, gives
us one of the worst pests of ail— the
leaf roller. Leaf rollers are the young
of small, cinnamon - brown colored
moths. The wings expand to about an
inch. The moths lay their eggs on the
leaves and in the tips of the rose buds.
The caterpillars which hatch out from
these eggs eat the centre out of the bud
or roll up the leaves. After destroying
the leaves, they pass into the pupa
state and finally emerge from this as
moths. They do a great deal of dam-
age during the Spring and Summer
months, but there seems to be no sat-
isfactory remedy for their complete de-
struction. By careful hand - picking
they may be kept in check. Should
they become very troublesome, Paris
green or hellebore should be dusted
over the bushes.

The order, called by Comstock, Phy-
sopoda, contains the thrips. The mem-
bers of this order have four wings;
these are similar in form, long, narrow,
membranous, not folded, with but few
or no veins, and only rarely with cross
veins. They are fringed with long hairs,
and are laid horizontally along the back
when at rest. The metamorphosis is
incomplete. The mouth parts are prob-
ably used chiefly for sucking they are
intermediate In form between those of
the sucking and those of the biting in-
sects. They are so small that it would
take a dozen or more placed end to end
to measure an inch. They are extreme-
ly lively, leaping or taking flight with
great agility. These little insects are
generally considered one of the very
worst pests that the rose-grower has
to contend with. They have been
known to completely ruin a whole crop

of roses. Their plan of destruction is
to enter the bud and suck the sap from
the base of the petals, thus causing the
flower to come curled or crumpled and
deformed. I understand that this pest
is very troublesome in certain locali-
ties this season, and is causing much
damage to roses, especially American
Beauties. To all those growers who
have thus far been unable to cope suc-
cessfully with this little enemy I can
say that, in Pyrethrum and also a com-
mercial preparation called XL All, they
have remedies which will entirely rid
their green houses of this pest. I shall
shortly give directions for the use of
these preparations.

The red_ spider is not a true insect.
According to Comstock, it belongs to
the order Acarina, mites, in the class
Arachnida, spiders. Everybody knows
the red spider. Plants can be kept tree
from this mite by careful and persist-
ent syringing. If from any cause the
pest should become troublesome, the
plants should be sprayed with whale
oil soap. Sulphur on the heating pipes
will also keep it in check. This, then,
completes the list of the more impor-
tant rose pests. We will now direct
our intention to the means for annihi-
lating them.

Paris green, the poison most gener-
ally used for chewing insects, is a com-
bination of copper and arsenic, contain-
ing about fifty-five per cent, arsenic.
It is slightly soluble in water, but it a
little lime is added the arsenic becomes
practically insoluble. Applied at the
rate of a quarter of an ounce to four
gallons of water, it will not injure the
foliage. It may be applied dry, using
one part, by weight, to one hundred
parts plaster.

London purple, a by-product from
aniline dyes, costs less than Paris
green. It contains about the same per
cent, of arsenic, but in a much more
soluble form, thus rendering it more
liable to burn the foliage. The percent-
age of arsenic varies so greatly in Lon-
don purple that, although it costs less,
it cannot be recommended in prefer-
ence to Paris green.

White arsenic is soluble and burns
the foliage. It should not be used on
rose bushes.

Hellebore is made from the roots of a
plant. It is less dangerous than the
mineral poisons, and kills both by con-
tact and by being eaten. It may be
applied in liquid form at the rate of one
ounce to three gallons of water, or dry,
using one part to five parts plaster.

Pyrethrum is made from a plant of
the genus pyrethrum. There are three
brands on tlie market — Dalmation pow-
der, Persian insect powder and bubach.
Persian insect powder is probably the
best. It should always be obtained
fresh, as its loses its destructive prop-
erties on being exposed to the air. This
powder is an effective remedy for the
destruction of leaf hoppers and thrips.
The house, to be treated, should be
closed and the powder sprinkled on hot
coals carried on a shovel. The fumes
are harmless to the operator, but are
death to the insects. To carry on the
operation on a large scale it would be
advisable to burn the powder on oil or
alcohol heaters.

Kerosene emulsion is made as follows:
Kerosene, two gallons soap, one half
pound; water, two gallons. Heat the
mixture of soap and water to boiling
and add the kerosene. Churn the mixt-
ure with a force pump and spray nozzle
five or ten minutes. Dilute to flfty gal-
lons with cold water. Kerosene emul-
sion is very liable to injure the foliage,
and should be used only with great
caution.

Whale oil soap should be used at the
rate of one-fourth pound to a gallon of
water. Anything stronger than this will
Injure the foliage.

Tobacco. The simplest way of using
tobacco is to burn the dry stems, but
this method is not much used In rose
houses, as the smoke fades the flowers.
Rose leaf extract is very satisfactory,
but is inconvenient to use on a large
scale. Steaming the stems is econom-
ical and effective for large houses.

Lime, wood ashes and soot help to
keep down pests if Incorporated with
the soil before planting. In this con-
nection I may mention that in 1884 1
Imported soot, being the first in this
country to Introduce It for greenhouse
purposes. I have found a mixture of
lime and soot the only effectual remedy
for the destruction of myriapods, com-
monly called "thousand-legged worms."
The lungs In these worms are situated
on the under part of the body. The
ammonia rising from the compound

August 26, 1899.

THe F=L.ORisTS' Exchange.

847

enters the lungs, causing the death of
the worms.

Hydrocyanic acid gas gives promise
of Ijecoming a valuable insecticide, but
has not yet been used with success in
rose houses, as the gas injures the
young shoots.

Bisulphide of carbon has been used
successfully on red spider and green Hy.
It is liable to injure foliage, is a poison.
Is extremely inflammable and so cannot
be recommended.

The commercial preparation called
XL All Fumigating Liquid, which I
have referred to, is manufactured in
England. When heated over a spirit
lamp it gives fumes which are sure
death to aphides, mealy bugs and every
kind of thrips. This preparation is un-
doubtedly the best thing known at the
present time for the destruction of all
those pests for which the much-exploit-
ed hydrocyanic acid gas is recommend-
ed. Moreover, it accomplishes the
desired result and without the slightest
injury to the most delicate plants. The
cost is high — six dollars for sufficient
liquid to fumigate 2,000 feet or a mod-
ern rose-house 22x100 feet. Taking re-
sults into consideration, I am not pre-
pared to say that it is expensive.

While the foregoing insecticides may
not prove effectual in completely anni-
hilating pests after they have become
firmly established, still, if precaution is
taken to use them in time they will at
least prove preventive.

The Development of Public Patron-
age In the Flower Trade.

J\caJ liyj F. Sullivan, before Ihe Societv ,'f

American Florists at Helroit, Mich.

All trade, or what we call business
success, depends foritsexistence on that
potent force known to the world as
public patronage. Practically this gen-
eration may be said to have seen its be-
ginning in the horticultural line, for
fifty years ago the public was little in-
terested in flowers as a trade commod-
ity.

It is the development of public pat-
ronage which I am asked to consider in
the paper which I have the honor to
read to you. Tour committee could eas-
ily have chosen some one better fitted
to address you on this important theme.
I therefore confine my observations to
•our own times and ask your kindly
■criticism. An elaborate enlargement of
this subject reaches back into ancient
history. I am sure it is not expected
of me on this occasion.

It is more than probable that the
first practical Interests in floriculture
in this country originated in the cata-
logue system, and to Peter Henderson
and others of his character are we in-
debted for this great and valuable plan
of reaching the multitudes. From the
small efforts of a generation ago to the
present w'ords cannot express what has
been wrought. Our fathers would not
liave believed it possible. Now millions
of flower catalogues go yearly to every
-city, town and hamlet of our great
■country, bearing on their pages accur-
ate illustrations and complete descrip-
tions of almost endless varieties of
plants with cultural instructions for
their successful culture. The firms are
legion who have adopted this manner
-of keeping in touch with the constant-
ly growing and almost universal love of
the beautiful.

In no other way, It seems to me,
could the great results of the present
■be accomplished, and yet the catalogue
system is as potent to-day as ever, and
Its far reaching influence widens as the
years go by. Nearly every horticultur-
al establishment, small as well as large,
Is reaching the public in this popular
way.

How largely, too, are we indebt-
ed to those great mediums of modern
civilization, the daily press, and other
periodicals, which by their illustrations
and growing attentions to our business.
Interesting reports of flower exhibitions
and descriptions of elaborate society
events, in evolving flower descriptions,
turn the eyes of all Christendom to the
.fashion and necessity ot using flowers.

What an influence has been exerted by
the horticultural papers, the calendars,
pamphlets. circulars and booklets
which every enterprising florist adopts
for the advancement of his business.

In late years one of the grandest ob-
ject lessons has been found in the great
flower shows which draw multitudes of
people, increase public interest in the
study of plants and flowers, and so
develop public patronage. Who can
estimate, in the great cities, the money
value to the florists of these annual and
semi-annual displays? Their power is
constantly increasing. Look also at the
influence of the great railroad systems
of the country, with their l>eautiful
lawns and carpet bedding, and that
unique and delightful idea of l)Ouquets
on the dining tables of the cars, at
once appealing to the artistic taste and
refined feelings and sense of the travel-
er, and rendering more intense the en-
joyment of the very food he assimil-
ates.

What a wonderful development along
these lines the past ten years has seen!
Who knows the power of these great

he satisfied that his was the greatest
and grandest labor of the age as well
as the most profitable.

What will not the flora from our new-
possessions accomplish in this line, cre-
ating as it does a desire for novelties
and appealing to the enterprise and
curiosity of all our great private gar-
dens? What estimate can you form as
to the far-reaching effect of this new
incentive to jjublic patronage? Have
you noticed tlie widespread influence
of the annual floral parades? From
California to Boston, with natural flow-
ers and artificial: not one of these has
ever occurred which did nr t add to the
great volume of the one thing needful
to our profession — the patronage of the
people.

It may not seem right that we en-
courage rivalry in floral decorations at
the great society events, and yet this
very rivalry is a wonderful developer.
Madame St. John will not be outdone
l>y Lady Vere de Vere, and John Smith,
of Chicago, who made his money in
pork, will have a finer wedding for his
daughter than the Hon. Clare Gilbert

under some superintendency ot their
teachers, and offer prizes for the suc-
cessful growers? Rome few attempts
in a small way in this direction have
come to my notice, and the reports of
the results of the same are more than
encouraging totheidea of enlarging and
improving the scope of the work. These
school children are to be the fathers
and mothers of the near future, and
the beautiful lessons learned and the
pure thcughts inspired Vjy their asso-
ciation with, and close interest in, plant
life in their school-day youth will fol-
low them in their later life, and thus
we accomplish in the most certain way
the development of public patronage.

On the basis of organized efforts, and
apply the axiom "union is strength," we
might accomplish much by the activity
of our florist associations, and incident-
ally it here occurs to me, the great ne-
cessity for every florist in this broad
land to belong to the florists' clubs. If,
where one lives, there are not enough
florists to organize and maintain a club
separately ot working force, then he
should join the club nearest him. and

Trii mphal Arcli facing Har-nonie Hall; meeting plane of S. A. F., in 1899. Erected Ijy Detroit Florists.

corporations for good? Their influence
is incalculable. What did the Centen-
nial and the World's Fair not do for
horticulture and floriculture? To the
utmost parts of the land went the story
of the beautiful effects in flowers, and
valuable plants and arrangements of
nature's glories, that are "the pride of
the eye" to millions, to whom the in-
fluence ot great exhibitions has come.
How much patronage, think you, in
the great West was developed by the
Omaha Exposition ot 1898? More by
far than you have realized. So will it
be in Paris next year and at the Pan-
American in 1901. What a glorious
power for good in this direction are our
great public parks, systems ot univer-
al instruction, that speak in no uncer-
tain way as to the elevating power of
the beautiful. One need but to visit
the lovely gardens of the parks to real-
ize the intensity of interest the flowers
create, and the practical desire for
home adornment which they foster.
Anything that will increase the aggre-
gate of production mtist increase tlie
patronage of the people. Give the chil-
dren seeds and give prizes to those who
accomplish the best results, as does a
well-known establishment in Dayton,
Ohio. Would that every city in the
land had such a noble and liberal pow-
er in behalf ot floriculture. The pat-
ronage of the public would then devel-
op so rapidly that every florist would

whose son is to wed the heiress of the
renowned soap manufacturer, Gustav-
us Mulcahy. I tell you this potent fac-
tor which we call "society" is a power
in our behalf. Births, christenings,
marriages and funerals are all ot ne-
cessity developers ot patronage. But
on these points time forbids our dwell-
ing at special length.

Now, how shall the florist himself do
his duty in his own behalf? Though
much has been done in the past, the
present generation is most interested
in the development of patronage in the
future, and how it shall be increased is
the all important question. The grower
will continue to exert his greatest ef-
forts to give the flower-loving world
the very finest flowers and plants his
skill and industry can produce, and by
thus raising the standard of excellence
In his product, he will, as a natural and
■ desirable result, increase the desire of
the people to possess that which ap-
peals in a higher sense to the apprecia-
tions of the beautiful.

I have often thought that our clubs
should mal<e some effort to, in some
practical way, reach the children ot our
schools. It may entail considerable
work and thought to mature a plan
that would be practical and acceptable
to our school authorities, but as to the
ultimate result of such a scheme I have
no doubt. Could we not distribute plants
and seeds among the school children

give it his unstinted and cheerful sup-
port, for no matter in how small a way
he may operate, pecuniary rewards will
surely follow his membership in and
hearty co-operation with the organiza-
tion of which he wisely became a mem-
ber. These societies — and many of
them we already have— can still further
exercise their power and influence by
applying their energies as a body, and
promoting in every way feasible more
and more floral exhibitions. They will
lend their encouragement, their moral
and material support to any and all
projects calculated to enhance the in-
terest and command the attention of
the public in the cause of floriculture.
To accomplish this most effectually. It
is necessary to form these close aflilla-
tions of florists directed by their united
efforts toward the development of pub-
lic interest in our individual work as
exemplified in our great and worthy
exhibitions.

But we must bend our greatest ener-
gies and efforts to increase our trade
individually, which in the aggregate
means public patronage of which this
paper purports to treat. The retail
dealer, whose public lite brings him of
necessity close to and face to face with
his customers and the general public,
has the greatest opportunity, and it is
within his province more than any one
else's to increase the taste and widen
■the field ot usefulness and actual ne-

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The F^l-orists' Exchange.

cessity of the commodities in which he
deals. For, consider in general the
development of the flower trade in all
its various branches has heen more
than coincident and parallel to the
natural growth of the country, and
measured by the amount of effort and
results in other channels of trade the
fact speaks volumes for the inherent
love of our people for the beautiful and
their keen appreciation of the sweet
influence that flowers have upon our
lives, and the field is still large and the
possibilities great for future develop-
ment.

Now how shall the florist himself do
his duty in his own behalf? This is a
question of vital importance to us all,
for we need public patronage PUyii 'we
must do everything in our pc ^ver to
honorably secure it. While the acces-
sions of new patrons and undeveloped
avenues for advancement of our busi-
ness should be eagerly sought and dili-

public and our customers to visit and
deal with us, to constantly maintain
the highest quality of stock and the
maximum amount of it. and as great a
variety as our prospective trade will
justify. We will exercise the greatest
care in the tasteful, prompt and care-
ful execution of even the smallest or-
ders intrusted to us. and encourage by
the excellent character of our work in
all its branches the appreciative recog-
nition of our patrons.

Then. too. further consider the ele-
ments which contribute so much to our
success. I am led to speak of the daily
and weekly press, that great and pow-
erful moulder of public opinion and
trainer of modern thought, which has
been in the past and is yet greatly
neglected by the retail florist. The
utility of this great medium for the ad-
vancement of our interests is of course
hard to estimate correctly, but it is un-
doubtedly of very great value if em-

pose and happy result of interesting
and properly educating their customers
and the general public to very great
advantage.

I am prompted to speak at such
length upon the subject of the press be-
cause of the very wide field it occupies
and its great opportunities for either
benefit or injury to us. How often do
we read in the daily press such ab-
surdities as that of John Jones paying
ten thousand dollars for the possession
and control of a blue rose: of the em-
ployment of five thousand orchids in
a wreath sent to the funeral of some
noted person, and of a funeral in mid-
winter where among other designs
there stood a magnificent cross of
hollyhocks ten feet high. It is not
hard to understand why the publica-
tion of statements of this character is
more liable to retard than to increase
thp r)ul))ic patrnnage.

But, after all. who is responsible

of them, their history and particular
merits, be sure that same is given fully
and correctly. Attach the same dignity
and importance to it that a lawyer or
a physician would give to their advice
or instruction. By the observance of
these suggestions meagerly outlined,
and many others from time to time
that will occur to us to increase the
public patronage, and having thus se-
cured the same as we surely will, let
us strive hard to merit a still further
continuance and improvement of it.

But let us get our patronage honora-
bly and it will surely stick and grow
with us. T^et the spirit of fairness and
generosity characterize our dealings,
and ■ the stamp of honesty and fidelity
to our customers mark plainly every
transaction with them. Thus inspiring
them with the utmost confidence in us.
and the reward will be certain and
satisfactory to the intelligent, indus-
trious and conscientious florist.

GROUP OF DELEGATES AT S. A. F. CONVENTION,

gently puisut-d. still wt* cannot lose
sight of the materials at hand to cher-
ish and foster the patronage already
secured, as all successful trades must
have a normal, substantial and legiti-
mate growth. The increase of trade to
a retail florist would be comparatively
easy if that alone was desired, and if
the margin between the cost and s*^ll-
ing price was not necessary to our ex-
istence and prosperity.

The shrewd and thoughtful florist
will make every effort possible to please
his customers, will anticipate their pos-
sible wants and cater to their whims
and desires, for the public is fickle, a
little thing develops into a mountain:
one mistake may never be remedied
and a customer lost forever. We must
recognize and constantly bear in mind
the great importance of the gentleman-
ly and lady-like attention given cus-
tomers, the cheerful manner we ap-
proach and serve them, the faithful
performance of our promises in the
smallest detail, and after the necessary
attention, the importance of a bright,
clean and attractive store and the
maintenance of every modern facility
for transacting business. We will still
further make it a real pleasure for the

ployed constantly, intelligently and
conscientiously. It is ever ready to re-
ceive from the florist, and to convey to
the great public in a manner best cal-
culated to catch and hold the attention
of the reader, any news that is inter-
esting and valuable, such as the intro-
duction of a new plant and description
of its peculiar merits and of notes on
the successful growing of popular
plants of any and all kinds, of the re-
port and description of new and pop-
ular floral design and its beautiful and
pleasant effect in a decoration, calcu-
lated either for home adornment or
when used for any event of public in-
terest. I have found to my entire sat-
isfaction ttiat in large cities the daily
press is not only willing but is indeed
eager to obtain from the florist and
publish free of charge any matter per-
taining to our V)usiness that is instruc-
tive and educational in its character
to the public, whose patronage we
value so highly and which we are
striving so hard to secure. In smaller
towns I have good reason to believe
that the florists there could easily, if
they only would, enlist the services of
their town paper, either daily or
weekly, as the case may be, to the pur-

for the existence and perpetuation of
those worse than silly references to our
noble, elevating and refined calling? It
is the florist himself whose apathy in
such matters is everywhere apparent,
who reads as others do these wild, ri-
diculous and nonsensical statements in
the press, which are uncomplimentary
and indeed actually detrimental to his
business, with real amusement or utter
indifference to their ultimate and inev-
itable effect. In view of the close and
careful observations I have made of
the work and great possibilities of the
press in our behalf, I cannot too
strongly urge upon all florists every-
where to realize the importance and
wisdom of employing it more generally,
for it is, I believe, the most powerful
and readily available single agency ex-
isting for the advancement of the flor-
ist's business, but you must go to the
papers. Don't expect or require them
to come to you. Tou are the most con-
cerned.

Give them the reports of your work
and your achievements in your own
words; give plants and flowers their
proper names and spell them correctly.
When called upon for information as
to the culture of plants and proper care

The Corporation Scheme.

The foUowin;; die-cuRision took place tin
the report of the Committeeon Co-opera-
tive Purchase. (See i>age 8is of the
Florists' Exchange issueof August 19.)

In answer to a question by William
Scott as to the exact methods of opera-
tion of the proposed corporation Mr.
Robert Craig said :

You will notice thatthe proposed char-
ter is to give this proposed corporation
the right to buy and eeU and also to
manufacture. That does not involve,
necessarily, that they raustmanufacture,
but it does not cost anythingto get that
power and the committee thought, after
considering the matter at great length,
tha"^ some day this purchasing depart-
ment possibly might get strong enough
to run a little pottery or glass plant of
its own. and that is the reason that
clause was put in there. I think all the
members of the committee combined had
not given the thought to this matter
that Mr. Wood had done, and that most
of us went to the meeting with raore or
lees prejudice against this plan of a cor-
poration. It was new to us and we
rather looked on it with disfavor, but
we found, after conferrinu for several
hours with Mr. Wood, that it was no

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849

hasty action on his part; he had
tliouyht out all the details carefully, and
I think everyone of that committee be-
lore we adjourned became convinced that
I lie plan was a good one and feasible,
•ind without much risk, and it is in
that spirit that we lay the matter before
you. We would like the members of the
Society now to ask any questions upon
which they have any doubt or wish in-
formation, and I am sure Mr. AVood is
fully tiualitied to answer them.

Mr. Esler. l»o I understand that you
have only .ifCiOOo paid-up capital out of
the $12,000? If .->1 per cent, of the stock
was not paid for by the S, A. F. that
would be in the nature of watered stock,
would it not ?

-Mr. Wood. That is true; it is watered
stock, but it is stock that belouRS to the
Society — belongs to you. Ton are mem-
bers of the Society and you own through
the Society .51 per cent, of that stock.
The 49 per cent, is to be paid for by indi

President Rudd asked if the holding of
the 51 per cent, of the stock by the
Society would not create a liability by
the Society in case of failure for the" face
value of the shares so held.

Mr. Wood. 1 could not answer that,
but if it is as Mr. Rudd suggests we can
very easily allow the profits on the
Society's shares to accumulate until the
profits have amounted to enough so
that you can deliver the stock to the
Societ.v. I never yet saw a corner or a
crooked lane which a good smart lawyer
could not get around in organizing a
corporation.

Mr. Ward asked if the Society had any
power or authority to hold any stock oV
property of any description, and whether
it had any legal existence.

Mr. Wood. I should think it would be
able to hold anything. It holds money
in the treasury.

.Mr. Ward. Is it a corporate body?

Mr. Wood. No, the Society only holds

deliver to the Society this 51 per cent,
when you are not in condition to put it
out?

Mr. Wood. Before that time we have
got to carry the stockholders.

Mr. Ward. T'ntil thecorporationbond
realizes sufficient profits to issue the
.$ii,00(i stock, the Kxecutive Committee
would not control it.

Jlr. Wood. No, they could not control
it; the stockholders would.

President Rudd asked Mr. Wood
whether he had considered the advisa-
bility of organizing an entirely separate
corporation, something, for instance, on
the lines of the Hail Association, and
what special objections had arisen, and
what special advantages the proposed
plan showed over a plan of that kind.

Mr. Wood. I have thought that over
and my reason for putting it in the form
for the Society to receive 51 per cent,
was to give the Society control over the
corporation at all times. andlthinkthev

Society could receive anything that was
offered it; but if it came to the Societ.y,
and it had not become a corporate body
by the securing of a charter from the
.State under which it was to do business,
that property would become the prop-
erty of each individual member of the
Society. If the Society became a cor-
poration so that we could become a
corporate body, then it would become
the property of that corporation. I see
no reason, however, why this organi-
zation as it stands to-day could not
receive property- from anybody ; I believe
it can, either stock or whatever it be.

Mr. Ward. I think that is covered by
a decision relative to somechurch organ-
ization, where there was no way of
identifying the owner, and I think it
failed eutii-ely and the money was re-
turned to the original giver, but I think
it was secured afterwards, in one in-
stance, by incorporating. My impression
is that the Society cannot hold any

AT DETROIT, AUGUST 15, 16, 17 AND 18, 1 8J

vidual members who are to be benefited
by their purchases. They are first to re-
ceive, before any dividend is paid on that
stock, 50 per cent, of the profits of the
business on whatever is made. Of the
balance of the 50 per cent, the Society
receives — 51 per cent, of the 50 per cent.,
and the stockholders 49 per cent, of the
50 per cent. Now, I think this is one of
the greatest opportunities, not only to
benefit each individual, but to benefit the
Society. You will have a steady income
from it. You will be enabled to buy your
material cheaper than you cau buy it
elsewhere. You will not only have a
dividend upon your purchases but you
will have a dividend upon your stock
and, as I said in my paper that I read,
you will save 75 per cent, of the cost of
getting the business because you being
interested in the Society, interested in
one-half of the profits on yourpurchases,
and also receiving a dividend on your
stock, naturally would send your orders,
without any soliciting, to this corpor-
ation and buy your stock, even if you
could get it at the same price elsewhere.
I should be glad to see this tried ;
$12,000 is not a great deal of money. I
myself will take $1000 of the bonds and
place another $1000, showing my confi-
dence in it.

the stock of that corporation as a dis-
tinct body. It is not a part or parcel of
the Society. The .Society is not obli-
gated for any of its debts, and it takes
no risks. This corporation is just as
distinct as theStandard Oil Co. would be.

Mr. Ward. That is very true, but if
the Society accepts unpaidcapital stock,
or if an individual acceptsunpaid capital
stock, he is liable tor the full amount of
the par value of that capital stock.
That is a law of every State.

Mr. Wood. I understand your point,
but if it were true and we cannot get
around that, it is very easy not to issue
the stock until theprofits haveamounted
to enougli so that when you wish to
deliver the stock of that corporation
they will then have reached the amount
of the shares held.

Mr. Ward. The paid up stock ?

.Mr. Wood. Y'es, sir.

Mr. Ward then took up the point of
the Executive Committee controlling the
corporation and stated he would like to
know how they could legally deprive a
stockholder of his vote on his stock.

Mr. Wood. The Society owning 51 per
cent, controls the Executive Committee
and they vote on that 51 per cent, of
stock.

Mr. Ward. How do you propose to

ought to have the same authority over
the Hail Association. If we are to form
any other association it ought to be so
that this Society is going to receive a
benefit out of its members. In this co-
operative purchase members of the
Society, or the Society itself, and the
people who hold the 49 per cent, of the
stock, get the money. The money comes
to the individuals in one form and the
Society in another. I do not think I can
explain it any better than the report
has it.

Mr. Ward. Before this Society can hold
any property legally, before it can malce
any legal transfer, or vest any title in
the Societ.v, it has got to become a legal
body, a body which has a legal existence.
I. think that point has already been
proven in the courts of all the States,
and if I mi8takenot,intheSupremeCourt
as well. Before you can vest tliisSociety
with any title whatever you must giveit
a corporate existence before starting out
in an.v business scheme.

Mr. Wood. Do I understand the gentle-
man to say that this Society could not
receive 100 shares of New Y'ork Central
Railroad stock if I should present it ?

Mr. Ward. I think I am correct in say-
ing thev could not.

Mr. C. S. Loder. I think that this

property until it has a legal standing.

Mr. Craig. These two lawyers are
going to involve us in trouble. Weknow
what the value of a legal opinion is in a
matter of this kind. .SupposingTwanted
to build an elevated railroad and went
to consult a lawyer. He would say it
cannot be done; It is not legal; there are
certain objections. You might hire an-
other fellow who stood just as high in
the profession. He would say "It Is
all right, go ahead." We need not
trouble ourselves about these legal diffi-
culties. The only question we want to
determine to-night is, " Do we want to
go ahead wlththisco-operativescheme"?"
I am not a lawyer, but I am quite satis-
fied that anybody can give this Society
.flOO and they can take it and put it in
the treasury and nobody would kick.
(.Applause.) -\nd I am quite satisfied
that if we make anj- mone.v out of this
co-operative scheme and declare a divid-
end of .$89.50. it willgointothetreasury.
I don't care aliout the lawyers; I can
see that far enough m.vself.

Mr. Rudd explained that the Society of
American Florists could be incorporated
for about the cost of $1.50 under differ-
ent State laws so that no worry
need beesperienced about thatpartof it.
Amendment to motion was then carried.

850

The Florists* ExcHHNce.

The Question Box. i

■■ HoW'. should soil be prepared for
outdoor plantiagr of carnations?

Mr. K. li. Hill replied to this question,
stating tbiit lie liked to take a piece of
clover seeded ground, plow it about the
1st of August, re-plow, harrow and thor-
oughly pulverize It. "Sometimes wo
plow "as man.v as six tim^. After the
third plowing- we apply well rotted ma-
nure over the surface of the ground. In
our city we are enabled to get street
sweepings off the brick pavement, and
these are ordinarily in very nice condition
for mixing with the soil, deeompo-iiig in
a very short time. In the Fall of the year
we t'hrow^ four furrows together and
leave it in that condition (luring the
■Winter. We find that l)y plowing in fur-
rows and leaving thegroiiud in that way
it is in much better condition in the
Spring of the year for planting. It seems
to pulverize better, but that will depend
largely on the character of the soil. Ours
at Richmond is a stiff, heavy, clay loam.

would stand the sun at Richmond, In<l.,
would stand it in South America, the
West Indies or the North Pole, because
there was a trying climate at Richmond.
The varieties Dryden. Southe.v, A. H.
Latng and Mark Twain are splendid bed-
ding aureole geranium«. Mr. Hill l)e-
lieved thatadecided liitin thebeddi iglitie
could be made by emi)loying some of the
Mirande type of geraniums which stood
the sun, were very attractive and were
ver.y beautiful. There were some of the
semi-doubles of the aureole tpye of gera-
niums that also stood the sun.

Williatu Scott, of Buffalo, stated that
his trade called for distinct colors. The
Mirande type was ntjt didtinct enough.
He called attention to a new variety,
Mrs. Francis Perkins, which he considered
was the grandest thing in the way of a
pink geranium that he had seen.

Mr. Ward stated that the aureole sec-
tion of geraniums was like any other
section: the varieties had to be tested in
order to find out those that did well. In
the f^et thei-e was a number of aureole

them all was that those who had tried
butted glass had done so on some old
house where the bars were formerly used
for lajiped glass, or they had not used a
Iiroper bar and cap. It was impossible
to use liutted glass successfully unless the
house was truly and properly made.
One of the phra.ses he had einploycd was
tliat " putty covered amultitudeof sins."
and so it does in glazing a house. Putty
often hid the faults of the builders. The
most important point about butting
glass was that 1-lG of an inch should be
allowed for the play of the glass. If the
glass itself was Ki inches wide the space
between the bars should be 16 1-16 inches,
atid where tl e shoulder of the bar come-
down to meet the plate it should he ex-
actly Hush. Inlaying the glass the con-
cave side should always be uppermost
Glass has a thick and a thin edge no
matter how good the quality, and he
would not attempt to use single thiik
glass in the butting.system. Always lay
the thin edge up. If the thick edge were
put up. butting against a thin one, there

Fanial view of Trade ExlTibit at Detroit Ci nvenlion, S. A. F.

I am satistied^of one thing, no better in-
vestment can be made than to till the
ground, drain it, dit' h it where you grow
carnations — I^care not what the char-
acter of the soil, unless it is a very sandy
loam underlaid with gravel. I believe
there is nothing more conducive to quick
growth, to good healthy growth, to a
growth that ripens as it goes along. I
do not believe that you can get such
growth without underdraining. I have
noted the growth of plants where we
have put the drains very close togetlier,
and while the strength of the pl.ijits was
not materially different from tliosc- in the
ground that was not drained, yet they
had a different appearance. The wootl
was firmerand harderand ripened better,
and the results were much better. In the
Spring, us soon as the ground is fit, we
commence 'to plow again and we plow-
twice or three times before planting.
You cannot devote your time to any-
thing better than thoroughly preparing
and pulverizing the soil. Sometimes we
use bone on the soil, sow it broadcast
and till it in, but we depend largely on
the street sweepings of the citv of Rich-
mond."

'IHave the new- aureole and fancy-
flowered geraniums proved satisfac-
tory as bedding- plants?

W. W. Coles, of Kokomo, Ind., stated
that in his experience they had not; they
would'not stand the sun.

E. n. Hill thought that Mr. Coles had
spolcen somewhat at random. There
were varieties of the aureole and Mirande
type that stood the sun perfectly, n-ei-e
splendid bedders, and ainthiug that

varieties thatdid stand the sun well. anil
there were others that did not. He had
imported perhaps 200 varieties of gera-
niums the last two or three years and
even in the solid colors there were a great
many that did not stand the sun just as
there is in the aureole section. He had
found that some varieties that gave sat-
isfaction in some localities are valueless
in others. He corroborated Mr. HilTs
remarks as to the varieties mentioned by
him of the aureole and semi-double sec-
tions standing the sun well. He advised
Mr. Scott to try a wider range of kinds
and had no doubt but that his customers
would take very well to them; at least
that had been his experience.

Can soda be substituted for potash
in carnation fertilizers?

Professor Cowell, of P.uffalo, being
called upon, stated that he was not a
carnation grower jind could only give a
theoretical answer to the que-tifin.
There are but very few plants that appar-
ently will make thatsubstitution. Some
of the maritime plants, those growing
along the sea coast, seem to use soda
equally as well as potash, but whether
the carnation would or not he had no
knowledge. He imagined, however,
that they would nottake sodn as W"ll as
they would take potash.

Which is the best way to lay glass
when it is butted?

Mr. Scott, in reply to this iiuestion, re-
ferred to the criticisms that had recently
been made on an article lie had wj-itten
fora horticultural paperdefendiiin Initlcd
glass. He believed tliat tlie trouble wil^h

would lie a lodgment for water. Jlr.
.Scott pointed out some of the advan-
tages of the butteii system, among these
being the ease with which glass broken
duroig a hail storm could be removed
ami replaced, the removal of the lights in
the .Summerin cases where it was wan ed
to grow violets or other plants inside,
etc. He maintained fliat there was less
drip in houses properl.v glazed by the
butted system with a cap and bar spe-
cially m:Kle than in those where lapped
glass was used.

Mr. Wood condemned liutted glass, es
pecially in localities where soft coal had
to be used. Dirt and dust collected on
the glasp, washed down between the
butts, running down the,2'nside, and
creating more or less shade, which was
of great injury to growing stock. Mr.
i^cott called attention to the fact that
some gentlemen from Boston who had
made a tour of the largest growing es-
talilishnients in the country had attirmed
that nowhere had they seen bettf-r roses
gi-own than at Harry Dale's of Toronto,
where butted glass was used exclusively,
even on houses with the short span to
the south.

Mr. Ward also condemned the butted
glass system. He had tried German, Bel-
gian and American glass, laid it in puttv,
without putty, in niastica, and in every
Iiossible way that he could lay it; he had
even gone so far as to grind the edges,
had used cement and glue to Iceep the
glass in place, and in every case the liut-
ted system had proved inferior. One me-
clianical defect winch could not be over-
come was tlic exji.-nisitin of the gUiss.
Glass laid in a lung line would always

give at the weakest point, and the weak-
est point was not against the ridge, but
down at the nail. Mr. Ward also spoke
of tile trouble with drip occasioned by
the butting system and was obliged to
build a gutter inside thehouse to carry it
off. He got almost as much water in the
inside gutter as there had been on the
outside one. .Another matter of impor-
tance was that when he commenced to
grow palms in a high temperature there
was a certain fungoid growth or alga
gathered on the inside of the glass; that
was something which they could not
overcome. Another point was in the
coal bill. He had found that it took
nearly 10 percent, morecoal to run a but-
ted glass house than a lapped glass
house.

Mr. Scott remarked that it was highly
amusing to liear such contradictory evi-
dence on onesubject. The man who used
putty or cement in butting glass was
away back; it wanted nothing but the
wood and the glass.

.J. L. Dillon had discarded alibis lapped
gla.ss. He had hou-es connected without
any iinriition between. and hefound that
he could grow coleus, Harisii lilies, stevia
and other things right under the gutter
plate, even with thedrlpthat came down
from the butted glass. He would not,
however, advise the use of the butted
system » heresoft coal was employed. A
great deal of dust and dirt would collect
on the inside.

Mr. Scott again maintained that in a
house properl.v butted there were no
cracks and no breakage, no playing out,
in fact, it was a paying success. It wns
a clear saving of 25 per cent, in glazing
and highly saving in tlie matter of fuel.
fj.Mr. Sniiilcrs.di I 'hicago. summed uf) i lie
discussion in tliis wise: that afterhearing
from prominent growers on both sides of
the question, all that was left for the flor-
ist to do was to " [la.v his money and
take his choice."

What the Daily Papers Say.

The movement of the Society of Ameri-
can Florists and Horticulturists to es-
tablish a window glass manufacturing
plant makes it evident that the si-heme
of the window glass trust to advance
prices was easily seen through. — West-
CHESTEK (Pa.) News.

The majority of the florists in the
national convention are not caring this
morning whether rose pests infest their
greenliouses, or glass trusts drive them
to the poorhouse. They are forgetting
these wearinesses of the flesh in sharply
contested bowling games at the Colum-
bia alleys. — Detroit Free Press.

If the Society of .\niei-ican Florists
and Horticulturists is doubtful of a glass
factory of its own paying dividends, an
easy remedy lies at hand. It might ap-
point a special committee, whose sole
duty would be to travel through the
country breaking the roofs of hothouses.
Thus would more glass be sold and the
profits increase. — liulTnlo Express.

Inasmuch as the members of the So-
ciety of American Florists and Horti-
culturists find that the glass trust is
charging them more for the glass
which they need than they believe they
ought to pay, they will establish a glass
factory of their own, and thus make
themselves independent of the trust.
These men are sensible. They do not
go about, howling about their grievance
and appealing to political parties to
help them out. They prepare at once to
apply the obvious remedy. — Albany
Journal.

[ For the information of the Glass Fac-
tory .Advocates.]

$300,000,000 Glass Trust.

MAn-ri.NsviLLE, Ind., .\ug. 2.i.— Manu-
facturers representing 02 per cent, of the
window glass production of the United
States have organized a combine which
will be capitalized for .f.S0O,000,000. It
will be known as the American Window
Glass Company, and will be incorporated
next week in New .Jersey and Pennsyl-
vania.

The manufacturers are to receive 40
per cent, in cash for their holdings, and
60 per cent, in stock in the trust. The
preferred is to earn 7 per cent, annually
before anything goes to the common
stock.

The officers will be James A.Chambers,
Pittsburg president ; F. H. Hart,,Muncie,
vice-president; .Toe] .Sayras, Pittsburg,
treasurer: E. I. I'hilipps, Pittsburg, sec-
retary.

Ausust 26, 1899.

The Florists* Exchange.

851

NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOWLING ASSOCIATION

Presiiient, ROBERT KIFT, Philadelphia

Secretary, P. J. HAUSWIRTH, Chicago

Treasurer, J. F. WELCOX, Council Blutts

FIRST ANNUAL TOURNAMENT,

DETROIT, AUGUST 18, 1899.

As related in our columns last week
{page S19) a permanent National Bowl-
iuf; League was formed August 16, with
officers as above.

~ Rules and regulations were drawn up
for the guidance of the contesting clubs
and Lieut. Newberry wa.s appointed to
manage tlie tournament.

A committee was named to whom all
matters in dispute should be referred,
viz., Messrs. F. Holznagel, Detroit, W.
Scott, Buffalo, .John Westcott, Philadel-
phia.

Each club was entitled to submit nine
names for inspection and as a guarantee
of their bona fide standing in the club
represented.

The teams contesting for the trophies,
with the exception of the Evans' cup,
must be composed of members of the S.
A. F., and the local Florists' Club from
the city that entry is made, and must be
identified with the florist business.

The names of team and three eligible
sub.stitutes to be submitted to the chair-
man of the executive committee imme-
diately.

The six members of each team begin-
ning must finish the same, with the fol-
lowing exceptions: That if a memljer
should become disabled and the executive
committee feel satisfied that such player
cannot continue, thecaptaiu of such team
shall appoint another member from tlie
list previously submitted by said city.

List of names sumbitted to the execu-
tive committee to be given tO"any cap-
tain requesting same.

All games to be governed by the rules
of the North American Bowling Associa-
tion, with the understanding that six
members are to constitute a team.

These rules will in all likelihood form
the Ijasis of agreement for future eon-
tests.

The Contest.

Positionsand orderof play having tjeen
decided, the contest opened at 10.15 .\.
M. with Cleveland and Philadelphia, St.
Louis and Detroit on the alleys. John
Walker made the first spare from Phila-
delphia; Kuelin, Beneke, Beyer and
Kunz made consecutive spares for St.
Louis. The first strike was made by
Pautke, of Detroit, who followed up
Avith two more in succession, then a
spare. The Philadelphia team ,in their
fifth frame, first game, showed five spares
and a strike, and so the great struggle
progressed, hope and doubt alternating
as individual scores rose or fell.

Owing to tlie fact that so many errors
creep in to a telegraph report, the Flor-
ists' Exchange deemed it advisable to
withhold scores until this issue. We be-
lieve the figures here given to be abso-
lutely correct and reliable, and would
advise team members and their friends
to keep this record tor next year's com-
parison.

The Scores.

PHIL'KDELPHIA.

PLAYERS 1 2

J.Walker 108 127

J.Westcott lis 161

J.Habermehl 147 145

Geo. Anderson.... 1.54 ] .S5

D.T.Connor 1,50 165

Geo. Moss 114 203

Totals 791 936

ST. LOUIS.

PLAYKBS 1 2

C. C. Sanders 96 124

0. A. Kuehn 140 109

J. J. Beneke 1-54 131

C.Beyer... 152 178

J. W. Kunz 180 151

R.Beyer 113 162

Totals 83.5 8.5.5

^ TOTAL

153 888

145 424

129 421

137 426

183 498

150 473

3

TOTAL

126

346

126

875

161

446

141

471

164

495

154

429

3

TOTAL

118

385

111

368

124

408

177

507

122

396

122

475

779 23.57

3

TOTAL

97

392

103

341

153

410

1211

371

140

426

134

414

747 2334

CHICAGO.

PLAYERS 1 2

E. Wlnterson 158 140

P. J. Hauswirtli. Ill 127

John Uepuan 117 11.5

Geo Stollery 181 208

Geo.AemuH 116 162

Fred. Stollery 161 125

Totals 780 877

BUFFALO.

PLAYERS 1 2

Wm F. KllBtlng 134 138

Geo.McClure 181 126

Wm. Webber 130 149

Wm. B.Scott 140 190

Wm. Scott 166 108

Philip Scott 109 184

Totals 870 890

DETROIT.

PLAYERS 1 2

Frank Holznagle 130 180

J. Dunn 121 130

F. Pautke ISO 142

Robt. Watson.... 110 93

And. Fergusou... 123 146

Phil. Breltmeyer. 123 150

Totals 787 791

NEW YORK.

PLAYERS 1 2

A. S. Burns 181 164

F. L Atkins 118 120

Jas. Withers 150 107

Wm. Plumb 108 143

F. Traendlv 18r 149

Patrick O'Mara.. 122 158

Totals 701! 841

PITTSBURG.

PLAYERS 1 2

W, Loew 100 119

E. f. Ludwig 152 105

L. 1. Neff 151 132

.r. W. Ludwig IIK 122

P. S. Randolph... 78 1(J9

.Tas. .Murdoch 117 159

Totals 711 746

OMAHA.

PLAYERS 1 2

J.F.Wilcox 185 134

J. F. Hadklnson. 90 118

L. C. Chapin 157 128

J. Hess 104 108

L. Heuderson 140 112

G. Swoboda 102 92

Totals 734 683

CLEVELAND.

PLAYERS 1 2

A. Graham 101 100

E. H. Cushman... 113 139

A. Hart 91 108

C. Graham 124 132

S. Pentecost 133 154

H. Kunz 142 148

Totals 707 781

FLATBUSH.

PLAYERS 1 2

A. Zeller 137 117

L. Schmutz 90 117

H. Dailledouze.... 102 184

W. Slebrecht 88 75

P. Dailledouze.... Ill 117

D. Y. MelUs 98 145

Totals 630 703

The Prize Winners.

The Philadeljdiia Florists' Club won
the Evans' Challenge Cup and also the
Detroit City Cuji. The Evans' Challenge
Cup now becomes the property .of the
present holders.

George Stollery,' Chicago, won the De-
troit Hotel trophy, a badge valued at
ftiO. Thisbadgemust berolledfor under
the same conditions as the Detroit City
Cup.

Philadelphia won the Crawford, Mc-
Gregor & Canby Company's trophy of si.x
lignum vitiB balls and.cases, for tlie team
making the highest "score in any; one
game.

8

TOTAL

125

394

124

388

128

408

111

823

145

397

120

314

748

3174

3

TOTAL

86

290

98

850

97

296

11.8

374

1 39

426

145

435

683 3171

8

TOTAL

112

366

143

350

158

389

102

265

118

846

186

379

The National Florists' Bowling League
trophies No. 1, for the second and third
highest averages in all the games, were
won by St. Louis and Buffalo.

No. 8, the National Florists' Bowling-
League trophies No. 2 were won by T.
Bock, first, score l.T.T, C. Kisch, 2d, score
146 and A. Sunderbruch 3d, score, l.'i.3.

Dennis T. Connor, of Philadelphia,
won the morocco leather ball rase offered
by Captain A. C. Anson, Chicago, for tlie
second highest average in all games, with
an average of 160.

Chas. Risch, Buffalo, won the Florists'
Manual, making the most spares in indi-
vidual game; number of spares made 7.

The County .\uditors' premium to
bowler having highest average in all
games was captured by Wm. B. .Scott,
Buffalo, with an average of IClt.

George Stollery, Chicago, got the $5
hat offered by Weiss by getting tlie high-
est number of fiins in one game, having
208 to his credit.

Dennis T.Connor captured both the fo
hat offered Ijy J. C. Hartzand the $'i um-
brella by J. L. Hudson Co., by having 19
spares.

For prize No. 15, a box of cigars
donated by W. H. Ellis, to man having
most strikes in all games, there was tie
t>et\veen four men, John Habermehl of
Philadelphia, Chas. Beyer, of St. Louis,
.\. S. Burns, of New York, and — the com-
mitee in charge drew for each man and
Burns won.

C. Henderson, Omaha. and J.Murdoch,
Pittsburg, were tied lor the box of cigars
donated Ijy Jolin T. Woodhonse. The
same method as for .No. 1." was employ-
ed, Murdock winning, having 7 strikes
to his credit.

F. Pautketook thebox of cigarsoffered
by Chas. T. Marschner to member of De-
troit Bowling Team having highestaver-
age.

In the course of the game several of
the ex-presidents of the .S. A. F. paid a
visit to the alleys and said good-bye to
the bowlers. E. G. Hill in an excellent
speech thanked the Detroit Florists' Club
for the admirable entertafnment pro-
vided, and humorously advised thelosing
teams to can the proceeds of the contest
for a year, and take them to New York.
Ex-president Graiiam also made a few
remarks ; but as the Buffalo and Chicago
bowlers had to leave in oider to catch
their respective trains, the remainder of
the speakers were obliged to retain their
addresses for New York next year.

Snap Shots.

Hello!! Hello!!!

The convention was an old-timer.

The bathing at the "Oriental" was
out of sight.

The bedding in the Detroit parks was
"up to date."

Commissioner Scott is likely to prove
an efficient otficial.

The butted glass argument, Scott vj.
Ward, Avas a draw.

The biggest thing at Columbia Hall
was Leuly's sauflwich.

Esler is trying to explain why a boot
looked like a schooner.

The "wild Indians" from Chicago had
a "roaring" good time.

The various committees of the S. A.
F. were of use after all.

The Detroit Florists' Club made their
guests perfectly at home.

John Westcott retained the title of
" prince of good fellows. "

Here is a specimen Detroit name,
Tschaeche. Pronounce it.

The exhibition was the most interest-
ing feature of the convention.

Talk about tree lunch! Philadelphia
was full of it, but said nothing.

Miss Scott and Miss Edwards were
easily the belles of the couveutiou.

The pretty girls who sold convention
photographs did a lively business.

The "sure thing" tip on the result of
the bowling match was disastrous.

New York and Flatbush will be more
"at home" on the alleys next year.

The Maj'or of Annapolis was one of
the notable personages at the convention.

The New Yorkers were treated to a
moonlight view of whirlpool rapids at
1 A. M.

The Florists' Hail Association showed
up with twice as many members as the
S. A. F.

The boat ride was made enjoyable by
the efforts of Miss Fulmer, the Iowa
nigh tingale.

As a superintendent of exhibits, Geo.
Rackham was the right man in the
right place.

Edgar Sanders warbled his favorite
ditty, "Little Brown Jug, a! ha! ha!
You and me ''

The drum majors of the convention
gatlieredat theCadillac; andthe literary
lights at the Oriental.

Both Fuchs and Lager lost some of
their plants. They were appropriated
by the Lord knows who.

Those who were at the convention
will ever remember it, and those who
were absent will ever regret it.

The Detroit ham sandwiches are
measured by the foot, when made to
order to satisfy a hungry man.

The Chicago "Indians" beat the band.
They were the life and soul of the
party. "Hilloa, My Rag Time Girl!"

President-elect Wood has achie5-ed the
ambition of his lite, and the .S. A. F. will
never regret the honor it has conferred.

Scott consideri d that he had sufficient
to do in attending to his own cracks,
and refused W ard's offer to look afterhis.

The eloquent and original Carmody
carried home a spade of ancient origin
as a souvenir of the Detroit Conven-
tion.

The luckiest man at the convention
was !•;. Haentze.of Fond Du Lac, Wiscon-
sin. He lost $60 and found his own
money.

One stanch Democrat enjoyed the Re-
publican condemnation of the tariff.
The eating of this leek was rare sport
to him.

What is the present cash balance of
the S. A. F. ? 'This was a question fre-
quently heard, but it remained unan-
swered.

Amateur barbering was the means of
a Chicago wholesaler losing part of his
scalp. He bore his loss with Chi-istian
fortitude.

The boat ride was a trip to be remem-
bered. The weather was superb, the
dinner fine, and the hosts all that could
be desired.

For a shine or polish ten cents is the
union price of the Detroit bootblacks,
with a rebate of a Press or Tribune
newspaper.

Tlie Pittsburgers were the boss shots,
and the I'hiiadeliihipns the champion
bowlers. Penn.sylvania gathered in all
the trophies.

If cleanliness is next to godliness, the
patrons of the Oriental are in shape to
cultivate an acquaintance with the
Angel Gabriel.

John Bader's serpentine contortions
on the bowling alley were only equalled
by the attitudes of Beyer, Pautke and
Charlie Kuehn.

It was rumored that suflHcient "nat-
ural gas" will yet be available for con-
ducting the corporation glass plant
when instituted.

"Sweet and wind" and "pop'' are
Detroiters' favorite soft drinks. In plain
United States they stand for soda water
and sarsaparilhi.

We "lived in the odor" of the Detroit
brethren's "generous hospitality," and,
sure enough, it was deliciously fra-
grant, jolly good fellows one and all.

Harmony and good fellowship marked
every action of the Detroit Club in pre-
paring for the reception of the S. A. F.,
and the same features prevailed to the
end.

"Absence makes the heart grow
fonder," was the slogan of the Beatty-
ites. When you want re-election to an
S. A. F. office stay away from the meet-
ings.

Don't jump on the " I'urchasing De-
partment." The iilan proposed contains
some valuable points which will come to
the surface when put into ijractical oper-
ation.

The Philadelphia boys were the same
hospitable, jolly crowd as of yore. The
Chicagoans were the laureates for noise
and as prohibitionists the New Yorkers
excelled.

Lemonade at Columbia Hall was made
by letting the shadow of a lemon fall
upon a glass of icewater. An Iowa tem-
perance man was heard tocommentupon
its weakness.

862

The f=L.ORiSTs* Exchange.

The flectiou for treasurer was tbe only
exciting iucident. Oue of tile uominees
not beingpresent the othertook no ijart.
The friends of each did their best, and Mr.
Beatty won.

Sayings, though commonplace, that
penetrate to tlie four corners of the hall,
are ^^'orth more than the oratorical
gems that fall flat a foot from the plat-
form.— Scott.

Before you begin to extol the merits
of your goods with an unknown party
first exchange cards. This will save the
chagrin experienced by the two fertil-
izer drummers.

The bowling enthusiasm is so rain-
pant that it is apt to make a man ali-
sent-minded, as in the case of the Flat-
bush bowler who poured sugar into his
cup of consomme.

President-elect Wood's purchasing de-
partment was launched with the usual
S. A. F. valedictory, " Go forth, my child,
and strive to exist; only don't ask your
parents for any money.''

The child insists on tossing pennies into
its mother's lap, provided it gets the pen-
nies.

The Detroit papers are becoming dis-
gruntled with the bonus, or "rake off,"
system, so prevalent with hotel keepers
during con'\'ention times. This, of
course, does not refer to ours.

The concensus of opinion was that bet-
ter prices for florists' products are likelj'
to prevail. With sharp advances along
nearly all lines of production the florist
must sooner or later get his share of the
good things afloat.

"You'll ne'er find a man who has
served you like Rackham." Not an
outstanding bill owing the superintend-
ent of exhibits is a feat surely worthy
of chronicle and commendation, and
something to be prouci of.

Carmody blamed the printer for say-
ing his hinge was "neverlastin"." Those
who know the Hoosier best could detect
some of his driest humor in the
"scratchin" of the hen(n)" on the pla-
card as an everlastin' joke.

The New Yorkers doctor's diurnal and
n'octurnal visits witli the black medi-
cine bottle enlivened the round trip of
that aggregation. These visits were
generaly made when the patients were
sinking — into somnambulism.

"This is a great and glorious society;
we come together for sociability and
the advancement of our art, and when
we are together we find we are not
together at all. But when we do get
together we are magnificent." — Warren
Bwell.

Sullivan's paper was one of the best
ever read at a con%'ention. It was upon
a broad subject and the es.sayi.st handled
it in a broad manner.

The executive committee ought to give
Mr. Sullivan another opportunity. He
would draw a crowd.

Wanted. — A permanent superintend-
ent for the Trade Exhibition. Cush-
man, of Cleveland; Rackham, of De-
troit, are both shining examples of the
"right men in the right place," and
either gentleman would be an acquisi-
tion for that position.

The Trans-Mississippi caoua in trying
to locate the bowling alley the evening
before the convention inquired of passers-
by as to its location.

" Damfino," was theuniversal response.
Queer name for a street, moralized the
canna as he continued his searcli.

The weather was the most enjoyalile
of any since the Atlantic City meeting.
Cool, no humidity, no rain. The S. A.
F. always carries fine weather to its
conventions; sometimes it's a little
muggy — instances, Washington, St.
Louis and Omaha in recent years.

The Legislative Committee recom-
mends legislation to adjust tariff du-
ties on bulb and other imports. Would
not legislation be equally adequate to
curb the Glass Trust? The S. A. F.
had better try this before it resorts to
a glass factory on its own account.

The Oriental baths added to the com-
fort and delectation of the guests. The
majority of the bathers were only
clothed in smiles; others in towels. A
shower bath from the hose was a fit-
ting ending to a plungers' turn. There
was lots of innocent, ne'er-to-be-for-
gotten fun.

A New York drummer went around
with a daily paper artist looking for a
"freak" among the florists for repro-
daction. The joke was rather turned
on- himself when a witty Detroit belle

dubbed him as New Y'ork's mascot,
brought along to secure next year's
con^'ention to the Empire City.

In a town not a hundred miles from
Orange. N. J., a florist saw the butch-
er's horse in a customer's villa grounds
cleverly chewing up the leaves and
branches of a not long planted maple.
He drew attention to the act, but the
madam quietly said, "Oh, that's all
right; the florist guaranteed it to live!"

Chiera's Oriental Hotel, Detroit, for
gentlemen only, is an ideal house for
the traveler. Clean in every sense of
the word, moderate prices for well-fur-
nished rooms, a jolly proprietor and
free baths — every guest furnished a
dressing robe. What more could a Bo-
hemian ask? The many florists stop-
ping there enjoyed it all immensely.

When the New Yorker discovered the
night-robed female in his sleeping
berth at Buffalo he considered it an-
other practical joke, but the face was
unfamiliar to him. Not so the lady or
her better half, on whom the tongue-
lashing begun in the Detroit car con-
tinued across the station platform into
the sleeper bound for New Y'ork has
probably not ceased yet.

An old-time invitation from an old-
time florist was that of Stephen Tap-
1. in. There was nothing fossilized about
the heartiness of Detroit's grand old
man of horticulture. His quaint say-
ings touched a responsive chord in the
hearts of many, several of them to
whom, when in the vigor of his man-
hood, he had proved an able tutor.
Long may he survive the rigors of the
winter, ever green and ever cheerful!

Orig:inal Song.

HENDERED BY EDGAR SANDEKS, CHICAGO.
AT THE DETEOIT CONVE.NTIOX.

By the rivers gently flowing,

Illinois, Iflinois,
O'er thy prairies verdant growing,

Illinois, Illinois.
Comes an echo on the breeze
Hustling through the leafy trees
And its mellow tones are these,
Illiuois.

We have come from our own prairies,

Illinois, Illinois,
And our frie: dship never varies,

Illinois. Illinois,
Where upon that inland sea.
Stands that great commercial tree
Of the World's Fair mem-o-ry

Illinois, Illinois,
Of the World's Fair memory,
Illinois.

To Detroit's most kindly greeting,

Illinois, IlUnois,
We give thanks in this great meeting,

Illinois, Illinois,
Though Gude he's withdrew
You'll And Willis .iust as true,
There are none more brave than you,
^, Willis Rudd, Willis Kudd,

There are none more brave than you,
Willis Rudd.

S. A. F. is full of glory,

Willis Rudd, Willis Rudd,
With the florist's magic story.

Willis Kudd, Willis Rudd,
On the record of the years,
As each president appears.
May we ne'er he in arrears,

Willis Rudd, Willis Rudd,
May we ne'er be in arrears,

Willis Rudd.

MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS

Potted plants, clean and healthy In every particular.
$5.00 per 100. Cash with order.

WM. J.CHINNICK, Trenton. N.J.

Mention tbe Florlata' Exchange when writing.

Violets i SgeGlalty.

Am now prepared to take orders tor
Fall planting. On account drought can
not fill further orders until about Aug. 1.

SEA CLIFF NURSERY, Sea Gliff.L. I., N.r.

FD. BOULON. Pbop.
Mention the Florlats' ETchange 'when ■writing.

CRABB & HUNTER,

Violet Specialists ii'ei!iTror„^'i^.?sT/s

* for prices.

BRIDESMAID.S. A few Hundred fine plants
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GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlni.

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The plant shown
above measured 18
inches across.

Special Import Offer of Azaleas

(For Shipment about October 20th.)

We have made special arrangements with the largest grower of Azaleas in
Belgium, and take pleasure in offering tor delivery in the Fall of 1899, f. o. b. New
York City, Indian Azaleas, double and single, all named varieties, leading marliet
kinds, shapely plants, well headed, at the prices quoted below. This is a specially
low import offer both as to sizes and prices, and your early order is solicited,
Azaleas are growing in favor yearly, as the great demand this season proves. It m
to your interest to order now and take advantage of the low prices we offer.

They are shapely specimens and will make splendid plants tor winter and spring
decoration. These plants will be carefully packed and can be safely sent by freight
to any part of the country. Order at once to secure these ratts.

Per dnz. Per 100

$i .50 §35 00

•■ 6 00 45 00

" 7 00 55 00

" ■ 15 00

" 25 00

" 30 00

6 sold at dozen rates, 25 at 100 rates.

NOTE.— Above prices include all charges for packing, cartage, duty,
foreign freight, etc. They are f. o. b. N. Y. City.

10 to 12 inch heads

12 to U "

14 to 16 "

16 to 18 "

18 to 20 "

20 to 24 "

Special Offer of Palms, Etc.

(For Immediate Delivery

KENXIA FORSTERIAXA.

From 6 inch pots, 5 to 6 leaves, 30 to 36
inches high, SI. 50 each.

KENTIA BELMOREANA.

From 6 inch pots, 5 to 6 leaves, 24 to 30
inches high, §2.00 each.

LAXANIA BORBOP«ICA.

4 inch pots 112.00 per 100

3 " 6.00

2 " 3.00

PANDANUS UXILIS.

4 inch pots, $2.00 per doz. ; SlS.OOperlOO

3 " 6.00 "

2 " 4.00

COCOS "WEDDELIANA.

3 inch pots, $2.00 per doz. ; $15.00 per 100

1.00 •' 8.00

ARECA LUXESCENS.

G inch pots $7.50 per doz.

" " 10.00

The above three plants in a pot.

DRAC^NA SANDERIAKA.

Plants from 4 inch pots, $3.00 per doz.

DRAC^NA IISDIVISA.

Plants from 5 inch pots, |2.50 per doz. ;
$20.00 per 100. From 6 inch pots, $4.50
per doz. ; $35.00 per 100.

RUBBER PLANXS.

15 to 18 in. high, $4.50 per doz., $35 per 100
20 to 24 " 7.00 " 50 "

5 feet high . . $1.50 each, $15 per doz.

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI.

From 3 inch pots .... |10.00 per 100
"5 " ... 20.00 "

" 10 inch pans. . . . 1.50 each.
"8 " .... 1.00 "

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS.

Plants from 2]^ inch pots. . f5.00 per 101

FERNS.

A fine assortment from 3 in. pots, $5 per
100 ; 2 in. pots, $3 per 100. Special— Fine
pans Nephrolepis Cordata Com., $1 each.

PETER HENDERSON & CO.,

35 and 37 Cortlandt Street, New York.

Mention the Florliti' Eichanse when writing.

August 26, 1899.

Xme I=i_orists* Exchange.

853

LAGER & HURRELL,

flro„er..nd Q R C H I D S

importers of

Just arrived In eplendld conrlltlon : ('nitU'ya
Ltibiniii. V. Monniii; C. SpecioMiMwiiiin, *'.
lliirriNtiiiin- Violacea, C VVariiei'ii, <-.
l^i-nnuloMn. Lirlia Auceps, Ij. A. Albn. K.
A iiiiiiiiiiiiliM, L. I'riCHtans, 1>. Dayaiia, and
IturliiiKtoiiia Fratii-aus.

Cherry Wood Baskets. Fresh Moss and Peat.
Cor.e.pondenoe^^^ SUMMIT, N. J.
Mention th^ IHorlBtp' RxchaDr* wh^n wrltlna

PANSIES WORTH RAISINC

EXCELLENT SEED ] J"Jj^"'L**Jg'_*^''"'

CASH WITH ORDER.

G. SOLTtU i GO., Jersey City, N. J.

199 GRANT AVENUE.
Mention tho FloiiBta' Bichange xp-hen •writing

BOUGAINVILLEA G. SANDERIANA

A new plant that even.' florist should dave. Easily
managed and a sure money-maker. Blooms when
quite young and produces lis rosy crimson flowers Id
great profusion. Fine for cutting lu sprays or as a pot
plant. Has splendid foliage.

'S In. pot plants |1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.

3H " " 2.00 *• 15.00

4 " ' 2.50 •' 2000

5 " " 3.50 •' 30.00

Eight 3 In. pot plants, postpaid for $1. Cash with order

THE DINGEE & CoNARD CO., WEST GROVE, PA
Mention the Florlatu' Eichange when wtHIdk

QERANji AMERICA

The ideal pot and bedding GERANIUM,
exquisite, striking coloring ; enormously
florlferouB; dwarf and strong In growth.

Orders booked non'. Pbotos free.

HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

CINERARIAS

For CHRISTMAS FLOWERING.

We are the largest growers of this heautlful plant
In America and grow Immense quantities hoth for
Christmas and Easter. Sales amounting to over Kfl.mKi
yearly, which In Itself speak < eloquently uf our
Superior Strain. 2(4 Inrli. j^-z.w per 100.

WHITTON &. SONS,

■Wholesale Florists. City & Green Sis., UTIC, N.Y.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

nCUM[ll GIGllinVM

Strong plants in splendid condition.
2 inch pota $4.00 per lOP.

7.00

Cash with Order.

C. W. cox, Phila., Pa.

SECOND AND BRISTOL STS.
Mention the FIorlstB' Exchange when writing

BEGONIAS!

Assorted varieties, from 2 inch
pots, Extra Strong, f2.00 per 100.

GREVILLEA ROBUSTA f^'''"-

lUO,

EDWARD

;.50. Casli,

JiGKSON,

per
Please.

Stamford, Cenn.

Wt-ntlon thft FlorlwtH' Erchange when writing

Bargains.

My one dollar subscription for the Florists'
Exchange gives me more bargains tdan any
other dollar invested. Let her grow.

Greenville. N. C. OLLEN E. WARREN.

I SM PLnHTS Mi POT FlIIIITS '

COLEUS,

$5 00.

40 varieties, named, per 100,

CARNATIONS, Empress and Psyche,

per lUU, $5.(jU.

PETUNIAS, frineed, 22 vare.. mi.\ed,
3 ID., per lUO, $4 00; ruffled, lb vara.,
mixed, 3 in , per 100, $3.00.

GERANIUMS, Harmine and La
Favorite, 3 in., per 100, $3.00.

ACTERNANTHERA, 3 varieties,
named, 2X in., per 100, $iMO.

TIMBER FERNS, dormant, for

6 in. pots, per lOIJ, $10.00.
L,ATANIA BORBONICA, 30 in.

high, 5 leaves, per 100, $30.00.
ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 6 in.,

per 100, $25.00.
l,YCOPODIUM DENT., 2)4 in., per

loll, $i LO.
ADIANTUM CUNEATUM. 2!^ in.,

per 100. $6.10.
ADIANTUM, True Maidenhair, 214 in.,
per 100, $5.00. |

NEliV YELI^O'^V BABV PRIM
ROSE, 2)4 in., per 100, $10 00.

NEW GERANIUM, De Roo Mittinir,
2)4 in., per 100, $2.00.

PRIMULA, Chinese, Alba. Rubra and
mixed, 2\i in., per 100, $2.00; per 1(100,
$18.00. Japonica alba, 2Vi in.,
per 100, $2.00.

BEGONIAS, flowering, A. Hunnewcll,
Mme. Charrat, Red Ruba, White
Ruba, Cilbina, Argentea Guttata,
Erfordi, Mme. de I.esseps, Red Vernon,
Wellengton', Fuchsioides, Alba Picta,
Sanguinea, Saundcreoni, H.vhrida
Rosea and Semperflorens Rosea, Hi in.,
per 100. $3.00.

BEGONIA REX, 6 in., per 100, $15 00.

MITTING'S GIANT PI.O'WER-
ING PANSV PLANTS, per loO,
$4.00.

SIX (6) PLANTS AT 100 RATES.
Casta witta order.

•I

o YEARLY CAPACITY, 1,000,000 PLANTS. o

I THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., Morris, III. 8

Mention th^ Florlntp' Firhan^^ whAn wrltlnc

BEGONIA REX

10 varieties, 3-incb pots. $5.00 per 100.

DCPnilllO Fine. ^ In-. 20 vars,. $3 per 100 Rooted
DCUUnlAo cuttings of same, hy mall, (1.50 per KlU.

WmtU INDIVISt

2 In. pots. 10 to li In. high,
f2.U0 per luO.

Cnsb Willi Oi-der

GEORGE J. HUGHES, Berlin, N. J.

Mention the FlorlBtB* S^xchange when wiitlns

iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiimmiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiim.t:

PB'S PllliSIES

A customer who Ijouglit 100
last season, writes :

**Book my order for 10.000 to be ^

delivered October Ist., if as good E

as last season." E

PLANTS ONLY. E

Free bv mail at 7.5c. per 100; E

2.".0 Ii.f $1.50; .-^()0 tor $2 .''lO. E

By expresB, $4.00 i>er 1000. E

ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. |

innininiiiimimmiimiiiiniiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiifr.

Mention tb« FloiiatB' Exchange when writing

ALTERNANTHERAS

2H in. pots, strong, per 100, $2.00.

Gr :E3 a. .A. :Dff X. TJ Ty!L &

4 in. pots, in full bloom, per 103. $.5.00.

0. OTTO SCH WABE, Florist

JENKINTOIVN, PA.

Mention the Florteta' Exchange when writing

PRIMROSE

PtrlOO
Chinese Frimroses, single mixed, 2 inch

pots $2.00

Obconlca Grand mora, 2 inch pots 2.60

" '• Rosea 3.00

FORBESII, "BABY," ^ jf/^t^po'^. »<

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERPWn^pjiS:

CARNATIONS Field-gruwn, $4.00 per lOO.

PAN$\Y SFFn Benary's Non Plus Ultra.
rnnoi n^tLU oz., $4.00, none better.

CASH WITH ORDER.

JOS. H. CUNKINGHJIM, Delaware, Ohio.

Mention th<* P^orlntj' Exohangft when wrltlnv

BABY PRIMROSES

strong-, liealthy Htoclt, ready for 4 inch jiota, 75 cts. per doz.,
liy mail ; $5 per 100, liy express. Tiiinsplanted stock, $3 per 100.

Fine St rain, from flats,

$1.50 per 100.

PUIIICCC DDIIIDnCC 2 in. pots. $2 25 per 100. Carefully
UlllllCdC rnlninUOC packed. Express charges paid.

Cash with order. E. FRYER, Berriman St. & New Lots Ave. Bklyn, N.Y.

Mention the Florlata" Exchange when writing.

A FEW GOOD THIKGS YOU WANT!

Bride and Rritlesniaid Rosph, 3 In., «4 00 per 100.

Kentia Ucliiiorennn and ForHteriiiiin, 3 Id,.
25c. each, l.,ntnnia ISorbonicn. 4 In . 25c. each.

CliinpHc I'riiiiroNe, flneet strain, 'J In., f 2.00; 2^ In..
tiW per lOli. ANpnrngUH Spreiiefri, 2 In., One,
tfi.fiO per KM. AHpnrnurUM PlunioHiis, 3 In., fine.
ts.Oii per 100. CiiierariiL, AnipelopHtn Veilcliil
anaSmilax,2lD..|:i.UU per liU. Cyclanien, 3 In,,
tine pJsDta. $6 00 per 100. Rex ISceonia. fine
Btuek, mixed, $4 00perl00. Ciish wlUi order.

GKO. 91. EBIBIAM8, Mewtou, N. J.

Mention thff FlorlBta' Exchange wh^n wrMiT>g

VERY FINE STOCK.

('litncMe Pi-iiiir»n<'M. extra, 2!..; In., J2li(l pt-r lOP.

AKt'i'Hliiiii, Prlneess Faullne, "Jiij In., ^2W per lOU.

(lieraniiiiiiH, S. A. Niitt, Bruantl and oiher bes
varieties. 214 'o., 12.00 per 100.

VIoIetM, Marie Louise and Farquhar, 3 In., extra
strung. lii-uHhy stock. $5.00 per 100.

l^nriiaiionN, field-grown clumps, FcoIt.McGowan,
linvtin-iik, .lubllee, l-'lora Hill, Portia, Kuae Queen.
\Vrlte f(.r prices.

RICHARD INSALL. West Moprestown. N.J.

Lock Box 514, Near I'h ladelplila.

Mention the Florists' Exchange whpn writing

CYCLAMENS, PRIMULAS, ClniERARlAS

FINEST STRAIN IN THE WORLD.

Cyclamen Persicum Splendens Gigan-
I en III. Id 1 assorted colors, fine plants from 3 In. pota,

f.S.UO per 100 ; $-5,00 per 1000.

Ohinese Primroses (fringed foliage), best market
varieties, clnRle. irom flatp, *2.()0 per iHO; from 2 In.
puts, J;'.i 50 per 100; double whlie and red, from2>2lu.
puts. $4,tKI per loo ; single blue eanie price.

Cineraria hyb. [>lax. graudilloraand nana,
from tlatB. ^1.75 per 100.

X X CARNATIONS fl^leld-ejown). Payhreak.
A A bHnnMIIUnd wm. Scott. McGowan. let

Bize. $5,00perl00; $15.00 per iOUU. Second Bize, $4.00

per 100 ; $35.i:K) per HUM.

Satisfaction guaranteed.
PAIUj ItlADEK, East StroudNbiire. Pa.
Mention the Florists' Exchang*- wJikh wnTlnv

PANSIES

Roemer's Superb Prize Pansies.

This improved strain all the leading no \ el lies
included; strung bushy plants ready now;
611 cts. per 110, by mail ; $2 00 per 500, by ex-
press; $4,011 per 1010; $7.00 per 2000; $10.(0 per
3000 ; $16.00 per BdOO.

CA.'^H WITH ORDER.

PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa.

Groover of extra fine PaiiHien.

Mention the FloriBta' Exchange when writing.

PRIMROSES

CHINESE, 3 Colors ....
OBCOKiICA HVBRIDrni. .
OBCONICA FIMBRIATITIM

3 inch pots, fine stock, ready for 5 incli pots,
S5.00 per 100.

DACCC THE BRIDE, 3Ji inch pots,
Ifll^r^ as strong as gt-nnrally rold from
n\r^L„j 4inchpot6, 55 00 per 100.

CYCLAMEN

Finest Strain, in 4

c w, ~J^ inch pots,

$5 00 per 100.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS SSS

ietiea suitable for late plantinf?. Our
pplection from 2 inch pots. 4 2 50 per 100 ;
820.00 per lUOO; 25U at lOOU rate.

NATHAIi SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich.

Mf'ntlon the Florists' Exehsng^ wh^^n writing

PRIMROSES

.xpressflge. , , ,

mixed, 4uO seeds, $1.00; half packet, .50cts.

CI M p D A D I A C The finest large flowering dwarf varieties ; choicest colors,
■ •" ^ ■» ** •» I r%^ ready lor 3 inch pots, per 100, $2.5ii.

O Y fi I A M PM CICANTEUM. Very extra fine Giant varieties, in
** ■ ^^ ^r^ IWI 1^ mm mi.iiurc, strong tiuibs, good foliage, $6.00 per 100.

GIANT PANSY SEED.

The best of Mammoth varieties ; no finer ever offered ; all the seed plants critically
aeleeted. Packet, 3500 seeds, $1.00; half packet, 60cts. o i-nncai.,

A packet of the beautiful new Forgct-Me-Not JEWEL added to every order for seeds.

STRICTLY CASH PRICE.S ^p^«,^r.l.?' JOHN F. RUPP, SHIREMANSTOWN , PA.

SOOOBEKOIIIBBEKPMPBIIIIBOSEIiExjiiFiiiE

Per 100

Begonia, Rex, assorted, 2^ in $4 00

" '* named 6.00

" Tuberous, 2^ in 6.00

Lemon Verbenas, 3J4 in 3.00

Impatlens Sultanl, 2J4 in 3.00

Her lU)
Primrose Chinese, ex. finest rain, 2)4 in. . . I (.1 »

English Ivy, 2 to ;j f t BOO

Manettia Blcolor, 3 in 6 00

CERAKIVMS, 2!4 in.—

Sweet Sc-^nted, Mrs. I'oliock, Pansy 4 00

Mrs. Parker tl.OO

i*.o<3t?e:i> oxjrrTTia'ca-s.

GERANIUMS. Pe^oo

Assorted $ i.6o

Mixed i as

Mars, Happy Thought 3.00

Mrs. Pollock 2.00

Mrs. Parker 4,00

Silver Leaf, Rose Scented, Ivy 1.60

Mme. Salleroi 1.25

Freak of Nature 4.00

Per 100

AbutiloD, var. trailing $2.00

ISegoula, Rex 2 00

" Incarnata Gigantea 2.00

" Flowering 2.00

Impatlens Nultanl 2,00

Manettia Blcolor 2.00

Lemon Verbenas 1.50

XERMS, CASH OR C. O. D.

GREENE & UNDERHILL, WATERTOWN, N. Y.

IfantlOB tlM riarUU' Sxchance wban wrltlnf.

854

Thb F=lorists' Exchange.

Rate, 10 cents per lino (8 worde), each Insertion.
Cash vrlth order. This rate appllefl only to eftuatlon
wanted advertlsementa and when set solid, without
dlsplav. Display advertlBements »1.00 per Inch. When
letters are lo be addressed la our care add 10 ctfl. to
cover expense of forwarding.

■RIRST-CLASS maker-up and decorator ((iermaii),
-*- wants situation. E. Hu«o, 1!09 W. 25th St., N.Y.

CITUATION wanted, by German florist. 28 years
^ old, experienced in srowna roses, carnations
and i:eneral market planis. AddresB Box 121, Ards-
ley, N.Y.

'PI KST-claB9 salesman, well acquainted with retail
*- floriat trade, refeiences. Willon, 2217 8th Ave.,
New York.

riERMAN. 30. fllnKle, 16 yeais' experience, ail-
^^ around man, waota situation at once. C. X.,
care Florists' Kxchiuige.

CITUATION wanted, as wnrkinB foreman, wbole-
*^ sale or retail; excellent repairer. Address
G. M., care Klorists' ExcbiLiitte.

CITUATION wanted by good general grower,
*^ flrst-olasB designer, dfcnrator and salesman.
Address C. Y.. care Florists' ExchanRe.

"POSITION wanted, charge of small commercial
■^ place, or assist on general greenhoufle wnrb;
ageSt; single: German. M. L., 101 3d Ave., N. Y.C.

'\X7'ANTED by a juung maa. age 19, a situation as
'* assistant In a commercial or privult' place;
go id references. S. Henrj Storz, Lindenhurst, Suf-
folk County, New York.

CITUATION wanted, by young man. on cummer-
*-* cial or private place, live experience, sober and
steady, best of referenct.s. Address I>audbcape,
College Point. L. I., N.Y.

CITUATION wanted In commercial or private
*^ greenliou'CM as flrsr, aewiBtHiit: H years' ex-
perienoi>.age30. Al reterence» as to ability. sobriety,
etc. C. X., care Morists' Exchange.

CITUATION wanted, by experienced florist, mar-
•^ rled. no family, sober and IndUBtrluus, and
handy with carpenter tool* and piping; good
reference if required. C. W., care of Florists'
Exchange.

CITUATION wanted, by married man, German,
*^ age lU. a? foreman or manager on private or
commercial place, 34 years' practical eiperitnce m
all branches, willing and obliging; drst-cluss lefer-
eocea. Address M. K., P. O. Box 73. Lawrence. I. I.

CITUATION wanted, a position as counter man
^ and salesman, by a piatical and experienced;
middle imeii man, in seed, bulo and plant liOiiBea
20 years' experience in selling, growing, el c. Addres,
for full particulars C. L., care Floriscs" Exchange.

A UVEKTISEH wants position as head gardener
■'*- on small or large place, well posted In all
details of gentleman's estatillshment, fully com-
peteut In most branches for Indotr and outdoor
work; married; one child; German-American; 40
years. Address Martin Odendahl, Carbondale, Pa.

SITUATION 'WANTED

By an Americaa, 16 years' experience as
gardener, florist and maker up, steady position
only. Address

C. F., care of Florists' Fxchani:e.

THE UNDERSIGNED

Desires a permanent place wnere there Is chance
for advancement. Has had 1<'> years' experience as
a tlorlst in general greenhouse work; can woik at
carpentering, pipe fltting, painting, glazlnw. and
other mechanical work. Has had a good business
education and experience and is a practical book-
keeper; has growQ carnations fora number of years
with some degree of success; expert propagator of
general stock; has handled seeds for 25 years; posi-
tion in the Hlast preferred.

W. R. SHEL.M1RE. Avondjle, Pa.

{ lormeriy Oarnat on Grower.)

SITUATION

Wanted, by single, middle aged FlorlBt»
ivlth thirty years* practical experience in
greenliouses and store, as foreman or
manager on a place which can be leased
in a year or sooner; only a place doing
partly retail trade wanted. Can be at
liberty tlie 1st or 15tli of September or
October. Answer with particulars to

C. T,, care of Florists' Exchange.

Assistant Seedsman.

Wanted a situation as above in a
wholesale or retail bulb and seed
bouse; age 29, German, have six
years* experience in every branch of
the trade. Address

C. MEYER, 7 Elgin Ave. E. E.,
Pittsburg, Pa.

IIELMIIIITEO.

WANTED,

A night fireman. Apply for particulars to
I. COUSENS,
Berlin, Rensselaer Co., P*. Y.

^VANTED.

Single man, with some experience In growing carni-
tlons; give leference and state salary expected, with
board.

WILLIAM WALTON,

Oxford, Ciiester Co., Pn.

WANTED.

By September 1 a florist (single), accustomed
to Keneral greenhouse work on commercial
place; mimt be a good worker. Apply in
person or by letter, stating age, experience and
wages wanted, with board.

H. C. HANSKN, Ramseys, M.J.

^VANTED

To correspond with Landscape Gardener of
ability with a view to business relations. Must
be competent to draw plans, furnish estimates
and specifications.

Address **Ei'*
Care W. F. Sheridan, 39 W. 38th St., N. Y. City.

WANTED.

Grower of Hardy Perennials with thorough
commercial experience in this class of stock ;
must be accustomed to handling men.

HENRY A. 13REEK, Lock Box 1618,
Philadelphia.

SEEDSMAN WANTED.

Permanent position and good salary to a
man that understands the business and has an
acquaintance with the market gardeners
around New York City. Apply by letter.

C. !•.» care Florists' Exchange.

W^ANTED.

Rose grower en a commercial place in
Philadelphia, Pa., must be a good, capable
man, with Hrst-class references. State age
and experience, also wages expected. Address

C. v., care of Florists' Exchange.

W^ ANTED.

Two (2) experienced Plant Packers. Must
have good reference. Good wages, steady
position.

Answer C. O., care Florists' Exchange.

WANTED.

Assistants in our Vegetable and Flower
Seed Departments.

R. & J. FARQUHAK & CO.,
IG and 19 So. Market St., Boston, Slass.

WANTED.

A thoroughly experienced propagator
and grower of plants of all eommeri'ial
varieties for the wholesale trade ; wages
$50 a month to start with, also lodging
and fuel free. Send latest references
and other particulars to

C. R., care Florists' Exchange.

HELP WIIITED

Bate 91 per inch. No adv. less than 50o.

WANTED AT ONCE.

Young man of good steady habits to work in
greenhouse and garden, one who can make
himself generally useful on a small com-
mercial place. Address, staling experience,
nationality and reference, also wages expected
with board. Steady place for the right man.
Address
H. B. D., Box 15, Hssex, Conn.

MISGELLINEOUS WMTS.

Bate *1 per Inch. No adv. less than 50c,

W^ANTED.

Second-hand hot water boiler, capable of
heating 600 to 80U feet of 4 inch pipe. Address
with full particulars

niadseii & Cbrlstensen,

Westport. Conn.

W^ ANTED TO RENT

Or lease in Greater New York, a small
greenhouse establishment, easily acces-
sible for florists, to conduct a wholesale
plant business. Address particulars to

C. S., care Florists' Exchange.

BUSIMESS OPPORTUNITIES.

Bate SI per Inch. Mo adv. lesi than 60o.

L. USSING'S ""T.^iL^r'*'

I 17 W. 30th St., Telephone 1816 38th.

WITH G. K. BRAD8HAW.

SELL, RENT OR EXCHANGE AT ALL TIMES.

Mention the FlorlgtB' Exchange when writing.

FOR SALE.

At one half their value, eight greenhouses, seed
store, dwelling, ham, horse, wagons, etc.. In the finest
city in western Conncciicut; good sUuatlun and hest
of irade. Aodress J, H. IVES, 5 I>los8 Avenue*
Daubiiry* Conu.

Greeubouses To L.et.

Nearly new, in good repair, good system of
beating; excellent chance for a temperate,
honest, industrious man; rent low to responsi-
hle party.

Address Box 372, WOLLASTON, Mass.

BUSINESS FI.ORIST.

Boston summer resort, greenhouse, cold
fi'araes, etc. ; living apartments; rent paid in
labor ; fine business if skilled in care of slirubs
and grounds ; best of references required.

Address 519 Beacon St., Boston, Mass.

FOR SALE.

On account of old age I will sell my green-
houses, or will rent them for a term of years ;
established 30 years, the best stand in New
England. For details address

P. GORI»IL,HV,

l^orcester* Mass.

TO LET OR FOR SAI.E.

Property. 100 ft. by 145 ft., in East 24th St.,
near Avenue E, Bayonne City, N. J., with
greenhouses, dwelling house and stable. For
particulars, address

THOS. W. WEATHERED,

46 and 48 Marion Street, New York.

Greenhouse For Sale.

To be removed, 100 x~5 feet, 10 x 15 inch
double thick glass, Smith & Lynch boilei,
sash bars, pipe, etc. Price, $150.

GHO. A. ^VARD,

178 Devonshire St., Boston, Mass.

DESIRABLE SITE FOR
GREENHOUSE AND GARDENS.

Nine acres. Pond supplying an abun-
dance of water under gravity pressure.
Thirty miles from New York City. Low
price and easy terms. Address
P. O. BOX 14,

Pleasantvilie Station, N. Y.

Mention the Florlgta' Exchange when writing. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

MiSGELUNEOUS WANTS.

Rate $1 per inch. No adv. less than 50c.

W^ANTED.

Large quantities of Asters: wliite, pink and
blue especially, by September 3.

HENRY SCHKADE, Florist,

Saratoga Springs, N. X.

Pbiladelphia.

Returned from the Convention.

All are now home from Detroit, the
last to nrriv ewas John VVesteott. We
were wondering where he had gone, and
now find that he could notpass through
Buffalo without calling to condole with
.Scott. All our member!? are delighted fit
the Kiiccc'ss of our lion ling team, as. al-
tl]oiigli fiirsix niiinths jiaKt the boys had
been kept, at it regulaily, we realized it
would be a hard tussle and nevercounted
on being first. At the same time we
would not be classed among the "also
rans."

The first sign of the result of the con-
vention contest was the arrival on Mon-
day of the Evans' Challenge cup. This
troi>hy is now in our show ease in the
same po.'^ition from wliicli it was takeu
to go lodmaha in August '1)H. Itwill be
wi'll I'areil for, and is a grand ornament
to our club room.

Detroit certainly has done wonders in
handling this past convention; those
who went speak in the highest terms of
the excellent entertainments ; provided
and of the individual hospitality of all
the Detroit florists. Let us hope this is
as bread thrown on the waters and that
grand returns may result to tliem all in
the future.

liusiiiess I3its.

There is not any business goin,^ on
worth speaking of. Enough flowers to
fill all demands are on hand, but a few
more choice roses and carnations could
be used.

Tlie growers in outlying districts are
sending in too large quantities of Hy-
drangea paniculata, most of which Is
thrown away. Sliipping trade has betm
very good.

Poinological Sot-iety's Meeting,

Indications point to a good meet-
ing of the American Pomological Societ.r
at Horticultural Hall on Septemlier 7
and 8. There will be a large exhibition
of fruit and it is hoped thatlocalgrowers
will stage some good specimens.

David Rust.

BiNGHAMTON, N. Y.— Mrs. Barnes has
made considerable improvement on her
Iilant since she took over the business
again.

Anton F. Spofford intends doing away
with benches, being an advocate of the
solid bed plan, and will grow roses and
carnations by this method.

W. H.Graham had a good call for chry-
Hanthemums hist year and has as good
stock as usual furtlie.-inticip.ited demand
this coming season. His business lias
improved all around.

MISGELimEOUS.

Rate $1 per inch. No adv. leas than 50c.

SHIPPING AND

MARKETING TAG

Preserve your identity on the stock you send
into market by the use of our water-proof
Shipping and Marketing Tag. Prices and
samples on application to

THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE,

P, O. Box 1697, New Tork

FOR SALE.

UOO feet 4 inch cast iron pipe for sale, price
Zl4 cents per foot, f. o. b. cars Lansdale. Pipe
has only been in use four years and is In Al
condition. Address

LANSDALE MUSHROOM CO.. Ltd.,
Lansdale, Pa.

FOR SALE.

2000 GALVANIZED WIRE

ROSE STAKES

Good as new, only used three years,
in sizes as follows :

550 Stakes 4 feet long.

750 " 5

700 " 6

Tlio lot tor $14.00 casll, free on j
board of cars.

M. SCHMIDT, Scotch Plains, N. J. .

Uentlon the Florlati' Exclianse when wrltlnc.yl

AuKUst 20,1899.

The F=lorists* ExcH7=fNGe.

855

Boston.

After Convention.

A few ot the Boston delegation to
|i<>tniit liave returned, and everyone is
unstinted in liis praise of tlie lios|iitnl-
ity ot tliebretliren in thoconvention city.
Anotlier source of congratulation was
the election of Edmund M. Wood as presi-
dent of the society, who though of Natick
is iiractieally a Boston man. Quite a few
delegates from this city remained in De-
troit for a day or two and will return by
various routes.

Market Notes.

Monday morning the market was
in very good condition and a few grow-
ers realized satisfactory prices lor their
])roducts. Whitecarnations brought $la
hundred, while colored ones realized
Jl.oO.aud soniewere holdinggood Scott
at $-J: but they still held them when the
rusli was over or sold at $1..")0. First
grade t'arnot brought f 10 a 100. ISut
the.se were about the only things that
were affected. On Wednesday morning,
however, prices on carnations dropped
and $1 bfiught the best hundred colored
f)nes, while the whites brought from .'lOc.
to ".'"►c. .Vstersarenow an overstock and
jirices range from 1.5 to .3."> cents a 100,
thougli a few tine.Semple's niakc-iOcents,
If bought in larger lots sniiillcr ligures
would prevail. Carnations are now in
good supply. Koses arealso in good sup-
ply, especially Kaiserin, Carnot and Me-
teor. Kaiserin will run from .f2 to ffS a
100, whileCaruotdoslightly betteron the
really choice grades. Meteor bring from
$1 to 9~> a 100. Beauty are not very
]ilentiful, especially the finer grades, which
do well at from $2 to $3 a dozen.

Lancifolium lilies, album and rubruni,
are becoming very plentiful and sell well
when one has a chance to use them for
funeral work. Gladioli are abundant.

Jottings.

The directors of the Boston Co-op-
erative Flower Growers' Association
have announced the annual auttion sale
of stalls at the Flower Market For Satur-
day, September 1(3 at S.SC) A. M.

J. H. Troy, of the Rosary, New York,
was in town a few days last week.

John Walsh, of the Flower Market, is
again back at his post, after two weeks'
vacation. Among others returning this
week were: Wm. H. Elliott, who has
been in Maine, and W. H. Knapp, who
was at the mountains. Harry Penn, of
Chapman Place, and Johnny Barry, of
Doyle's Tremont Station st<jre, have re-
turned fronia fishingtrip through .Maine.

F. J. N.

Toronto.

The drought continues, and although
the sky often looks likerain the signs are
always deceptive. A good many of the
boys are taking up and benching their
cafnntionsand violets, for the plants are
not making any jirogress outside.

r<earl\' all tin- rosesci iming in are poor,
mildewed stock; there is but little new
cro]) Ktcjck offered and even that is poor;
carnations have been fairl.v good and
plentiful. Outside of some funeral work
trade is very dull, but our exhibition
opens next week and business generally
begins to pickup when that comes along.

Alexander Hogg, a much respet'ted old-
time gardeuer, died at Toronto, Ont.,
last week. He was for some years gar-
dener tothelateSenatorJohnMacdonald
but had retired from active work for the
last Hve or six years; he was a kind
hearted man, much respected l>y all who
knew him. He leaves several sons, one
of whom follows his father's profession.
Mr. Hoggwas abouteighty years of age.

T. M.

Chicasfo.

state of Trade.

There is still no material change in
the genulneSuramercouditions, a spell of
very hot weather for a week naturally
not helping matters. Roses are coming
in of better quality and good shipijing
stock of teas sell fairly well at .f-t (or
first choice down to f;!: poorer grades
going at from .11 to $2. Beauty of
medium length are coming good for the
season and selling at .11.. 50 to .12 per
dozen; extra long at f 2. .50; shorts, .''lOc.
to .11. The best carnations bring .11 to
11 ..50; common, 40c. to 75c. per 100.

The Illinois Cut Flower Company is
receiving extra fine quality hydrangeas
from Mt. Greenwood, but they do not sell
as readily nor bring as high a price as
last year.

At Vaughan's seed store a fine show Is
made of gladiolus spikes, of good colors,

some fancy new hybrids being extremely
attractive in markings ot flowers as well
as substance and size of individual
blooms.

Carnation planting in tliehousesis pro-
gressing rapidly in and aroun<l this city.
The Wletor Bros.' report that they fin-
islied their Fall planting on the 10th ot
.\ugust. The Summer lias been a favor-
able one and good plants are the general
rule for this legion.

Jottings.

Mr. and Mrs. Fry and son, of Lin-
coln, Neb., passed through the city on
their way home from Cape May the past
week.
Home Again.

The main body of the Chicago con-
tingeut from Detroit returned on Friday
together with quite a number fri>m other
western states via Chicago, the St.
Louis boys among the ntimber. On Mon-
day morning one met them everywhere,
making the rounds of the commLssion, re-
tail and large growers' establishments.

There is but one expression heard about
the Detroitmeetingamong allclassesand
conditionsof floristsand theirwives who
had the good sense to attend it, and that
is that they had a royal good time and
feel a pride in belonging to a body that
can turn out such a set of representative
men. .\nd as to the Detroiters singly
and en masse, they left no stoneunturned
to make the occasion an enjoyable and
memorable one. May they one and all
" live long and prosper."

The next outing of the Florists' Club
will occur Thursday, August 81, the des-
tination beiu'.; the Chicago Carnation
Company's establishment at Joliet, 111.,
by special invitation. Cars leave the
Union Depot at 11.45, returning at 6.30.

Ess.

Providence.

There still continues to be but little
business for the dealers, owing to the
period of inactivity always attendant
upon the Summer season. Some of the
downtown dealers claim this has been
the quietest week of the dull season.

The (jnly trade going is an occasional
funeral order, .\stersconstitutethe prin-
cipal fiower in use. The large acreage of
these plants grown by N.D. i'ierce, ot Nor-
wood, has turned out exceptionally tine
and undoubtedly the best seen in this
market. The Excursion Steamboat
Company of this city gave away one or
more asters to eacli lady passenger on
the boats last Sunday; many thousands
of these flowers being used. There is al-
ways an abundance of poor flowers and
such stock as was given away has no
commercial value, really good flowers
are scarce.

Many ot the florists are repairing their
greenhouses and preparing for the hous-
ing of the plants at present out-of-doors.
A dozen or more houses in Warren have
been given over to thegrowing of violets
this year. The violets are in a prosper-
ous condition and the outlook for good
returns from them is promising.

The delegates who went from this city
to the convention at Detroit have re-
turned. They are loud in their praise ot
the hospitality shown them, and express
the greatest pleasure at the valuable na-
ture of thesessionsof the convention and
the cordial greeting extended by the
members of the Detroit Florisis' Club.
It was hoped that Providence would
have been represented by a larger num-
ber, butunl'oi-tun.itely several did not go
who at first signilied their intention of
going. It won't be that way next year
I'm sure.

Visitors in Town.

L. D. Bryant, Of A. H. Hews, North
Cambridge, Mass. and .S. B. Dicks, of
Cooper, Taber & Co., London, England.

Dama§:ed by Lightning;.

The extensiveplant of Fischer <.^- Ekas,
in the rear ot Baltimore Cemetery, near
Georgetown, Md., was struck by light-
ning last week and almost completel.v de-
stroyed, entailing a lossot about .15,000,
according to a statement made by Mr.
Henry Fischer, one of the proprietors.
The insurance, placed by the Hartford
Fire Insurance Company, ot Hartford,
Conn., will not amount to more than
-ll.'iOO, the entire amount being on the
buildings. Si.x large greenhouses and
storage buildings were burned. In the
greenhouses were many valuable iilants,
all ot which were destroyed. In tliestor-
age portions of the burned building were
40 tons of coal, 25,000 pots and hun-
dreds ot flowering plants, valuable jars,
glass frames for the tops of new green-

houses in course of erection. All were

lost.

Mr. Fischer said that the only thing
which saved the dwelling and the l>arn
was the heavy downpour of rain, which
kejit the roots wet. In spite <if tlie rain
the greenhouses and the flowers buined
like tinder.

The firm was adding to its plant, and
portions of the houses that were de-
stroyed were new.

While fighting the Are Mr. Fischer had
one of his feet quite badly burned.

CATALOGUES RECEIVED.

C- H. JoosTFN, New York.— Who'eQale Price
List of Uulbs, OrDdmcQtal PlautB uod Special-
ties.

T. W. Wood & Son, Richmnnd, Va.— Fall
Catalogue ol Orass and Clover Seeds, Vege-
table and Flower fceeds and Bulbs.

WooDLAWN NuK^ERiEP, Kochester, N. Y.
(A. L. Wood, proprietor).— Wholeeale Cata-
logue of Small Fruits.

STDMPP& Waltkr Co.— "Catalogue of Bulbs
and Seeds fur Fall planting, also insecticides,
ferli.izera and miscellaneouo supplies.

Strong Laterals.

You are a straight shoot and the laterals yoii
throw out in the shape ot Carnalion, Chry-
sanihemutD, Convenlion and other valuable
numbers prove what a v yorovis plant >ou
are; you certainly deserve succeBS.

Lone^uenil, Quebec.

WM. BAKER.

MYRTLE

For Ceinetery and Carpet work. I
have ihe largest aud iiest stock la
the country. Ilooled cmtlnga, by
mall, prepaid, per lUU. &.ic : per lOim

mo. Large field grown eoda. per liX), fi'.Oil Delivered

free t > any express from New York dry.
H<>LL%'1I01'K SKED. fine double wtilte or

mixed. larg« trade packet, 'i'c. Hardy PitikH,

llollybock and Sweet Williniii seedling plants.

by mall, prepaid, per lUU. SUc; per 5' U, r^■W. 1 be seed-

IlDga will be mixed to suit purchaser In 5UU lots. Cash

wlib order.

F. A. BOLLES, Lawnwood, Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mention the Florlef Exchange when writing

iPPlE SUtNTiD GERJiiilUlilS

I have a large stock of this fine, fragrant
geranium. Strong, healthy plants. 5c. each;
$4.C0 per 100.

Send for wholesale liatof Palms^ Ferns, etc.

W. J. HESSER, Plattsmouth, Neb.

i'Rui-. PALM UAUDKNS.
Mention the FlorlitB' Exchange whgo writing

20,ilG0 FIELD GARNITIONS

McGOWAN. SCOTT and roKTIA, tbat must be Bold
f l.l'U per lOii; t'i^.W per lOOU ¥\ne, healthy etocb.

50 0 Calfforniii Violets, field clumps. $3.C0 a 100.
.>lai-ie Ijouih** uiid L. II. I'nmpbell.'iJ^ ln.|.aD8,

f a.tO per lOU. Sminley While, t3. 50 per 100.

Ca-h with order, please.

BENJ. CONNELL, Florist, West Grove, Pa

mm Carnations

SCARLET WAVE, DAYBREAK, SCOTT,
TIDAL WAVE, ALASKA nnd SEBEC,

Extra fine plants, $5.00 per 100; $45.00
per 1000.

CASH WITH ORDKR.

Also a large assortment of Palms,
Rubbers, Cycas, and Bay Trees.

Prices ou iipplication.

H. C STEI^HOFF.

678 HUD<ON BOOLEVAf D. WEST H BOKEN. N J
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^ Strong, bushy, field-grown, }

♦

♦

20,000

Pink plants. ;

♦

SCOTT, PORTIA, WEBB, J

JACQUEMINOT AND ♦

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FISHER,

per iOO;S40.Dl per 1000 ♦

♦ it $5.

♦ Prices of New Varieties on 4
^ application. ^

♦ ♦

X Cash with Older from unknown parties. 4

t CHAS. L. HOWE, I

t DOVER, N, H. ♦
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CARNATIONS

FiELD=
GROWN

We have a surplus stock of the following varieties, in flrst-class condition,
which we offer at the following rates. They are extra fine stock, the same as
we house for ourselves. Not less than 100 in any one order.

rer 100 I'er UOO

JublUe $5 10 $4i.n(l

Triumph 5 00 45.00

Flora Hill 5.00 45.00

Argyle 4 liO 35 00

Armaziody 4.00 S6 00

Tidal Wave 3.50 3'I.OU

Per 100 Per 1000

Major Pingree 83 50 $30 CO

Evelina 350 SO.CII

McUonan 3 60 3100

Alaska 3.60 30 00

BouToD 350 3l.0;l

Scott 3.60 30.C0

WIETOR BROTHERS, si wm i»., ihicago, III.

MtmttcMi rh« mnrlau' KxrhKnr* wh«n wr1tin«

Field -Grown Carnations.

Our stock this year is fine, free from disease, and will give you satisfaction
TKY THEM. The following are the prices. No order for less than one hundred.

White Cloud .... $10 00

Flora Hill 5 00

Evelina 5 00

Nivea 5 00

McGowan 3 00

Alaska 3 00

Armazindy 5 00

Mayor Pingree ... 3 00

PRICES.
Per 100 Per 1000

$80 00

40 00

40 00

40 00

25 00

25 00

40 00

25 00

Mrs. McBurney ... $5 00

Daybreak 4 00

Tidal Wave .... 3 00

Triumph 5 00

Argyle 5 00

Evanston 10 00

Jubilee 5 00

Morello 5 00

PKIfES.
P. r 100 Per 1000

$40 CO

30 00

25 00

40 00

40 00

80 00

40 00

40 00

Address REItiBERG BROS., 51 Wabasli ivenue. Ghicago, III.

Mention the FlorlsU' Exchaxige wnen wrlUng.

856

THe F^LORISTS* EXCHKNGB.

)«

HINTS and HELPS.

Acalypha Saiideri.— Tliie Bpecies turns
out to be splendidly Buited for planting
out-of-doors in our climate. Of liaU a
hundred plants which I put out this
Spring everyone has grown into a well
furnished specimen. It is a plant which
will stand a good deal of feeding. A
good cprinkliug of bone dust dug into
the soil at planting time does them an
immense amount of good. This ])laut
does not make much gro.vth which can
be used us cuttings, the vigor of the
plant beingspent in theimmense number
of llowers Which are produced in spikes
in the axils of the leaves. To get a crop
of cuttings before cold weather the
flowers should be removed and the tips
of the shoots pinched out; this will cause
branching from the leaf bases at the tops
of the shoots. After the cuttings are
taken off the old plants will be useful as
stocks to propagate from during the
Winter.

Pansy seed sown at this time requires
very careful handling. Sow in very shal-
low boxes, using light soil well firmed,
and cover the seed with screened cow-
manure which is at least two years old.
The seed will germinate within a week.
During that time it maybe kept within
doors. Shortly after the seed leaves ap-
pear there is gVeat danger of the plant-
lets damping off. To prevent this, water
very carefully and remove the boxes to a
place where they will get an abundance
of air. Screen the plants during sunshine
with lath slats, or better still, with light
oiled cloth stretched on frames to fit in
place of the sash. These may be tilted
up at the bottom; they will not only
shade from sun but also shelter the seed-
lings from heavy rains. As soon as the
plantlets are large enough to liandle
conveniently, that is, after they have
the cotyledons developed to their full
size, they may be potted into thumbs or
pricked off into boxes. When the latter
method is eraplo.ved more care is neces-
sar.v in watering than when in pots.

Grafting the Moutan Pseonies

should be attended to shortly in order
that the union ma.v be perfect and new
roots produced b.v the stock to give the
growth in the Spring a vigorous start.
For stocks any of the numerous varie-
ties of the Chinese species may be taken.
Those varieties which have the poorest
flowers should, of course, be selected for
this purpose instead of those which are
desirable on account of their flowers.
The wood choosen for grafts should be
from the less robust part: of the plant, the
leaves shortened back and attached to a
good sized piece of the fleshy part of
the root of the herbaceous species, by
the easiest of the ordinary methods of
grafting. Tie on with a string which
will not rot in the ground during Wintf r,
as support is needed in this way even
after the graft has taken with the stock.
The position to be occupied by thegrafted
stocks is the most important part of the
whole operation. \ deep frame facing
north is probably the best place where
the Winters are severe. The roots should
l3e heeled in the soil deep enough tocover
the lower part of the graft. Keep a
layer of decaying leaves or sphagnum on
the surface and keep shaded for the first
week or two.

Gloxinias from Leaf Cuttings. — The

principal batch of gloxinias will, ere this,
have ripened their largest leaves, giving
an opportunity for a very certain method
of increasing the supply of these gaudy-
flowered plants. The best strains from
seed give a large percentage of forms
which one would not wish to perpetuate,
but the good ones should be labeled for
propagating purposes and the only cer-
tain and quick method is by leaf propa-
gation. Prepare a part of the propaga-
ting bed by loosening the sand and
levelling it, there is no necessity for hav-
ing it firm. Select the most mature leaves
— the larger the better. Leave a goodly
part of the leaf stem attached to the
blade, make several cuts across the
principal veins of the leaf, insert the
petiole in thesand, makingthispartmod-
erately firm; have the leaves with their
under surfaces close on the sand and to
make them lie as close as possible put
some pebbles here and there over the
leaves to weigh them down, or, just as
good, place a little sand on the parts
which are inclined to stand up. For the
first few weeks keep only moderatel.v
damp, and as the tubers are forming,
graduall.y withhold water. The only
growth they make is in the production
of tubers at the end of the petiole and at
the cut surfaces. Nothing indicating
growth occurs above the surface further

than the continued healthy appearance
of the leaf, .\fter the leaves are dried up
the sand should be screened for the har-
vesting of the tubers. These will make
full sized plants for the following season.

G. W. O.

Hail Items.

Since AugustlO thefollowing localities
have been visited bvhail: Tienton, N. J.;
Harvard, 111.; Winnetka, III; Rock-
ford, 111.; Dreorah, la.; Frederick, Md.,
Washington, D. C, and Pueblo., ('ol.

At the latter place the storm was of
unusnal severity and all the florist estab-
lishments were wrecked. Fifteen persons
who werc'insured in tlie various localities
have reporteil losses to flie secretary of
the Florists" Hail Association.

(1.3(1) Disbudding Roses— Enquirer
—In disbudding the roses remove only
the buds, leaving all the foliage upon
the plant.

(140) Aspai-agns Dying off- The
cause of the shoots of asparagus dying-
is probably through lack of surticient
water or nourishment in the soil. Give
the bed a mulching of rotten manure,
and when applying water seethatenough
is given to penetrate to the bottom of
the bed.

(141) Compost for geraniums.—

Geraniums do not need a ver.y rich soil;
that taken from a pasture field is the
be^t of all and not more than one-sixth
of rotten manure should be used with it.
Or the soil from an old rose bench that
has laid outdoors long enough to be
purified by the weather will do very well
if one-fifth of rotted manure isintermixed
with it.

(142) Spotted Geranium Leaves. —

The single geranium leaf received shows
evidence of being scalded; if a whole plant
had been sent a better opinion of the
trouble could have been formed. From
the appearance of the leaf, however, we
think the trouble has been caused by al-
lowing theplants to wiltalmostfor want
ol water and then sprinkling them over-
head wlnle the sun was beating down
upon them. If such has been the treat-
ment avoid the trouble b.v watering in
the evening. The asters are probably
affectcil similarly. If the trouble con-
tinues send for further inspection a plant
each of the affected geraniums and asters.

(143) Palms, etc., for Small Flor-
ists' Trade. — The most useful palms and
decorative plants for a small trade is
about as follows; Palms— Arecalutescens,
Kentia Forsteriana and K. lielmoreana,
and Latauia Borbonica. Decorative
plants — Pandanus \eitchii and P. utilis,
Draciena indivisa and D. .Sanderiana,
Ficus elastica, Cycas revoluta. Ferns —
Nephrolepis Bostoniensis and Adiantum
cuneatum. There are many more plants
that could be named, but the above will
make a fair collection to commence with,
and can be added to as occasion de-
mands.

(144) Carnations in Flue-Heated
House — I want to i:)Iant house heated b.v
flues, with carnations, namely: Da.vbreak,
W'm. .Scott, Meteor, McGowan, Bon Ton,
and Portia — all on center bench. The
end of house nearest furnace is from 5 to
8 degrees warmer than the other end.
I^lease give in rotation, starting at the
warmest end, the varieties as they
should be planted. Would it be possible
to grow violets on bench at the coolest
end.— R. H. P., Ontario.

— We would plantthe carnations in the
following order, beginning at the warm
end of the house: Mctiowan, Meteor,
Wm. Scott, Bon Ton, Daybreak, Portia.
We would not advise trying to grow
violets in the same house as carnations.

(14.') Greenhouse Heating. — I send
a diagram of a small greenhouse that I
have. Will you please inform me how
many feet of two-inch pipe it will take to
heat it, and if it will Ite all right to
arrange it one side as I have it drawn in
the diagram. — Emanuel.

— The diagram shows a lean-to house,
10 by 12 feet with a south wall two
feet high, but it does not give any idea
as to whether there is gliiss in the walls

and ends, or whether the north wall is
exposed or not. If there is no more
than 175 square feet of glass surface and
')5 feet of exposed wooilen wall surface,
a well-built house will require about
G5 square feet of radiating surface to
heat it to (>() degrees. This will be sup-
plied by 100 linear feet of two-inch pipe
and the necessary fittings. In the dia-
gram the pipes are all placed on the
north wall, but this will not give an
even distribution of the heat. A better
way, if it will not interfere with the
arrangement of the tables, will be to
place the flow pipe on the north wall,
and connect it with a coil of three pipes,
carried around the outer wall of the
house on the east, south and west sides.
If they cannot be on the walls they may
be under the side benches.— R. L. Taft.

I would like information on number of
pipes required, f'oldest in winter 30
degrees below; would require about 55
degrees inside. Intend using IVjinch
feed. House has 2Vo feet fall in entire
length. Will use steam heat.

—Nothing is said regarding the size of
the house, or the amount of wood and
glass surface exposed. In a general way
we can estimate that, for each square
foot of glass surface, one-flfth of a foot
of radiating surface will be recjulred.
Thus, if one-inch pipe is used for the coil,
about <iO linear feet will be needed for
each 100 square feet of glass. If the
house does not require more than 200
square feet of radiating surface, a one
and one-half inch feed will answer; but
if much more is used it will be better to
use a two-inch feed. — Ij. R. Taft.

EVERY FLORIST w__w A T ¥
ouKlit to INSURE r~l /% I I
BIS GLASS axalnBt 1 ll^M.M^^

FOB FABTIOITLABS ADDBB88

JOHN G. ESLER.Sec'y, Saddle River, N.J

M<>nt1on the Florlatu' Exchange when writing.

we ha.e | fo" HANDLING COLLECTIONS
e.er^l%%el FoR SECURING REPORTS. . . .

FOR INFORMATION WRITE

THE NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE,

C. S. LODER, Sec'y, 271 Broadway, New York.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

COMBINING tht
V qualities of an
absolute insect exter-
minator with those of
a vigorous fertilizer.
Recommended and In
nee by the foremoBt
florists and nuraerymen
In the land. For Sale at
the Seed Storea.

ROSE MFG. CO.,

Niagara Falls, New York

Mention the Florlgtj' Biohanire when writing

STANDARD FLOWER POTS

First Quality.
IH in.,p«r 1000. .$2 40 I

2 in., " .. 2 75
2V4 in., " ..3 35

3 in., " .. 4 70

Cream Color-

avi in.,perlOOO, t 4 SS
4 in., " «20

e in., " 10 80

' in., " 16 60

Paclcages extra.

C. HENNECKECO.'""-^':^.''"

Mt^ntlon thf Flnrl«tp' F>rf'hangp' whPD writing

STANDARD ♦ POTS.

We are now ready to supply a superior
quality of Pots In unlimitea quantitlei.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.

A. H. HEWS & CO.,

NORTH CAMBRIDGE, • MASS.

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GEORGE RIPPERGER,

SHEEP MANURE

I have now ou hand a large quantity of
Al 8HKEP MANURE. ^Bend for Price

List and Sample

BcHt Fertilizer for Top Dressing.

pi/ferL^Vnlrit^.*- LONG ISLAND CITY.

M*ntlon tho Florist^' Exchangft when writing

^HEEP MANURE

Cleaned and prepared expresBly for florists' use.

■\ou will And It the genuine article. For reference

to Its being flrst-class, I refer you to Henry F. Michell.

1018 Market Street. Philadelphia. Pa. Trial bage of 150

lbs., ^2.50; per ton, $25 00. U ton at ton rate.

Cash Witd Obdkb.

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

1012 Ontario St., PHILA., PA.

Mention the Florista* Exchan^re when wrltlns.

MASTICA

FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES.

Proven snnerlor to patty naBier to apply and stays on.
Not affected by extremes of weather. Endorsed by
prominent florists. Send for descriptive circular of
iTlasCica and IVIastlca (Slazlns Alachloes.

F. 0. PIERCE C0.,'jr«"i;Vt«ri?.?-N8wYork.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

TOBACCO DUST

60 Ihs., 7dc.; 100 lbs., $1 00; SCO lbs., $1.75; 600
lbs., $3 76; ton, $12.00.

White Romans, 12-15, $175 per 100;
$14.00 per 1000.

Paper White Grandiflora, $1.00 per 100;
$7.50 per 1000.

Freesias, ex. size, |7. 00; 1st quality, $5.50
FLOWKU SEEDS, DDTrH BULBS, E c.

GRIFFITH i TURNER CO., Baltimore, Md.

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STANDARD FLOWER POTS!

Pacbed In small crates, easy to handle.

Price per crate

Price per crate

1500 2 In

pots In crate, $4.88
'• •• 5.25

120 Tin

poU In crate, $4.20
*• " 3.00

1500 2M
1500 2U

m 8

" 6.00

48 9

3.«i

10003

5.00

4810

" 4.80

800 3t<

5.80

2411

" 3.60

BOO 4^

4.50

2412

" 4.80

S205

4.51

1214

" 4.80

144 6

3.16

616

" • 4.50

Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list
of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn
Vaeee, etc. Ten per cent, off for cash with order.

HILFINCER BROS. POTTERY,

OR.... FORT EDWARD, N . Y.

AtJGUST ROLKKB & SoNB, New York Agenta.

52 Dbt Stebet, Nkw Yobk City.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

GOOD LABELS.

YOU WANT THEM
WE MAKE THEM...

Our labels have received the hi;i,heBt praise
for heinff the most even, emootti and beat
painted on the market.

AVe manufacture all styles for Florists and
NurHeryinou, including plain, palmed, wired
and printed.

S!?*"An order will prove the above.
55:Hfl*^Sample8 and prices on application.

WOODEN GOODS CD., Minneapolis, Minn.

83 Western Avenue.

Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

PlTliS"!

Spring Wire. . .
Black Japanned.

NO. 1'3 WIRE-2 ft.,»5.00 per 1000; 3 ft.,
SO 00 per 1000 ; 4 ft., »7.00 per 1000.

NO. 10 WIRE 2 fr., S.6.00 per 1000 ; 3 ft.,
SS 00 per 1000 ; 4 ft , SIO.OO per 1000.

NO. 8 WIRK— 3 ft., »10 per 1000; 4ft.,
»I2 per 1000; 6 ft., S15 per 1000.

H. F. LITTLEFIELD, Worcester, Mass

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Sialine SiMine

Just the thing
for tying
bouquets ana
Stringing
Smilax.

Manufactured Expressly for Florists

BY—

JOHN C. MEYER & CO.,

87 Summer St., Boston, Mass.

Mentloa lae j? iuiibia ii,zuiuiDifo w&ea writing.

ngust 26, 1899.

The F^l-ohists* Exchange.

857

BRANDI WAltFHOllSESi
^acksoD if« A r«ftnon SI., Lonf [ftUnd City, S. 1.

Mention the FlorlsU' Exchange when writing.

uiimmiutiniuiiiiiiniimmiimiiiniiiiiiitiiiimuiimiiii^
« USE .

JADOO FIBRE

or half soil and half

JADOO FIBRE

to grow your LILIES in this year. |

Note the improvement over those g
grown last year in your ordinary
compost.

IT WILL PAY YOU, as you
will get MORE BLOOMS, and
LARGER ONES.

Send for our New Catalogue.

THE AMERICAN JADOO CO.,

811 Fairmount Ave.,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.

5kabcuraDip(o.

Chicatf o

nn rtl» F rlafu* RTPhflnro w^h^^n

r.

♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦X

BOKE PIEBL

By tlie Basr>

Xon or Carload. ^

•WRITE US FOR QtTOTATlONB.

ELLIS & POLLWORTH

I MILWAUKEE, WIS. «

♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»>»»»»»»»»»»t

AAcntlon the FlorlsU' Excbanse when writing.

Cincinnati.

Business is Slow.

There is nothing to report regarding
business. Stock is scarce, and even
were it plentiful, it is doubtful if it
would sell, as there is very little de-
mand. Roses are still poor and not
plentiful: we could sell good roses if
these could be had. With the advent
ot the Rose Society and the great boost
it received at the hands ot the mag-
nates at Detroit, we should have all
kinds of new and improved roses soon.
If this Society makes as rapid strides
as the Carnation Society has done, it
will certainly do lots of good.

A Suggestion.

It would seem that the S. A. F. should
be at the head ot all these societies;
that the shows given during the year
should be given by the S. A. F. and that
the dues in the S. A. F. should be
raised to $5 or $6 per year, which would
make all memljers of the S. A. F. meni-
l:)ers of the other bodies as well. As the
case now stands it will cost $9 per year
dues to join all the societies. Then
there are many who are not members ot
the S. A. F., who are members of the
other societies. But for all this, it
seems the great heads have failed to
bring the matter to a climax, and I sup-
pose we shall continue to go on in the
same old way, independently.

Our party tor Detroit consisted ot J.
A. Peterson and son, Albert Sunder-
bruch, Gus Shiebley, E. H. Giesy, Theo.
Bock, IMiss White, of Lexington, Ky.;
L. E. Hetz and father, of Madison, Ind.;
Geo. S. Bartlett and your scribe. The
Detroit meeting was very largely at-
tended, and was conspicuous for the
absence of business. It was a conven-
tion tor pleasure and everybody seemed
to enjoy themselves, even the Chicago
crowd. The Detroit Club certainly are
charming as entertainers; nothing was
left undone that would promote the
pleasure and comfort of their guests.
The swimming pool at the Oriental was
very popular; but if, as the report has
it, our poet and all-round good fellow,
J. Austin Shaw, sustained a fractured
skull, it will certainly be a sad remem-
brance and cast a gloom over all. I
trust, however, this report is not true.
All the Cincinnati delegation have re-
turned home and none seems the worse
tor wear, all being loud in praise of Phil
Breitmeyer, Harry Balsley, G. RacK-
ham, and, in fact, the whole of the De-
troit florists. E. G. Gillett.

Grand Rapids.

Trade Notes.

BusincHH is dull; roses and carna-
tions are scarce, .vet sufficient to meet the
light demand. A few .Japan lilies can he
seen in the store windows, also quanti-
ties of out-of-diior flowers, and when
tastily arranged are effective.

Repairs and building arc going on
apace, and all are beginning to get in
their carnatiTjns, particularly as we have
a drought with us, which is in conse-
quence ot the wetSpring and Summer, to
be of long duration. Ithascouictoolate
to njalic any material difference in the
carnation crop, as the plants have al-
read.v attained a planting size. Carna-
tions in this vicinity are good and ready
to come in.
Convention Items.

The late convention is still the topic of
conversation with everyone .vou meet.
Interest in it has been keen; those who
were unable to go regret the fact; the
more so when they hear the glowing ac-
counts of the exihibits, the instructive
meelings, and last but not least, that de-
lightful boat ride and fish supper — the
product of the Detroit Florists' Club
hospitality.

News Notes.

Levi Bronshluit. who Imt rec ently
lea.sed F. A. Chapman's grrciilKiiisc for a
term of .years, has met a si'rioussctback ;
he was visited by a destructive midnight
fire which destroyed the potting shed and
the ends of all the houses connected with
it, including the contents of those houses,
the palm house being among them. F.
A. ('hapman carried insurance on the
buildings, which, while it does not cover
the damage wrought, puts the buildings
again in shape for business; work on
them is being rapidly pushed.

As a trunk, containing considerable
clothing, in the shed, was found empty,
robbery and incendiarism are suspected.

The number of Grand Rapid Florists

who attended the convention was nine.

-Geo. F. Ckabb. "

Clear Cypress
Greenhouse flaterial.

This wi't/i us means the best growth of Cypress Lumber and •:•

the best grade of that growth; and from this grade all the sap — :'•:

bright sap, which only e.xperts can detect — as well as stained sap, '•<

knots and other defects cut out. Others do not equal our quality :|:

if they do beat our prices. It is not hard to see the reason : You •:•

can not buy gold dollars at fifty cents each. E.xperienced growers :|:

know that the best is not too good and cheapest in the long run. •:•

Lockland Lumber Co.,

LOCKLAND, O. jij

Write for Circulars
or Estimates.

Meatiun Uus KlorlsU' Sxcbange when writing.

S.edPickitiindSupDil.iot 111 kinds lor BDolUN rLUHIol LtlltK llU.

Seed Pickiti ind Supplies ot ill kinds lor
NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS end SEEDSMEN

BS2TS FOZi PRZCE X.XS-r.
stock Cut*, 10c. per iquare iDcIi. Engraving by all
procesBei, Printing and Lithographing. ^

Illastrated Catalogues a Speeinlty.

VREDENBURG &. CO.. ■ Rochester, N.Y.
Best inethocl.s of

HEflTIHI! EBEEIIHODSEI)

Being a collection of thirteen leading epsays, selected
from a large number Biibinlited In coninetlMun, Each
essay Is accompanied by diagrams Illustrating the
system advocated.

Price to Florists' Exchange Subscribers. 10 Cts.

Send for a copy at once. You will find It very useful.
Address

THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE. =^XeS.^^^

M»nufaotur«rs of FLORISTS' LETTERS.

Dlmendo&i vt
this boi, SI IB.
Iouk bj II Lb.
wide fttid IS In.
high. S sections.

E 8T

rk.

This wooden box nlcelj ittnliied Bnd Tftrnlsfaed,
19x80x18 made In two MectloD*. one for each Rice
latter, ffWen %v/mj with OfnI order of 600 letteri..

Block Letters, \14 or 2 iDOh ilie. per 100, 93.00.
Script Letters. MOO.
Fastener with eaoh letter or word.
Used bT laadlne florists everywhere and for
Mie by all wholesale flo \»ta and sapply de&lers.

N. F, McCarthy, Treas. & Hanager,
i'S^:ii BOSTON, MASS. uV:.'l.l^

Mention the Plorlsta' Exchange when writing.

NO CHARGE FOR THE ADVICE

WHEN HOUSING CARNATIONS AND ROSES

Remember to apply

as a preventive afraiuBt

RUST ON CARNATIONS and MILDEW ON ROSES.

The use of FO.STITB (containing sulphate of copper) is not an experiment ; it is regularly
applied by leading florists during a number ot years. Price, per 5 lbs., 6U cts. ; 35 lbs.. IB.CO;
6U lbs., $3.60; 10(1 lbs., $6.60; 2;J0 lbs., $8.75. Put up for dealers, 24 2-lb. packages for $4.tO,
retails for 26 cts.

Kostlte is best applied by JOOSTEN'S MAGAZINE BEI.tO'WS, pronounced
the best for applyinir all kinds of Plant I'owders. Price, tor the Greenhouse, $3.60; for the
Farm, $5.00. Send for Trade Price List.

C. H. JOOSTEN, 85 Dey St., New York.

Importer of KtilbH, PlantH and Van Namen*8 Excelsior Cabbage Seeds.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Krick's "Perfect"

ADJUSTABLE AND FOLDING

Flower Pot SlaDd

(P.4TEKT .iPl'LIED roK))

Can be raised to any desired height,
also tilted at an angle, and when not in
use can be folded, taking up very little
space in wagon.

Fibre Saucer and Tilting Block fur-
nished with each stand.

PRICE— No. 2 Stand, 40 ins.
high, 10 in. Saucer, each $1.50.

W. C. KRICK,

1287 Broadway, Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

858

The Florists' Exchange.

J. K. ALLEN,

Wholtsala Commission Dealer In

CUT F=I-Oin£ERS,

S7 TV. S8th Street, New Tork.

Orderi by mail or teletrrftpb promptly attended
to. Telephone Call, 3S3 3Stli8t.

ROSES, Blue ind White VIOLETS, Specliltlet.

W. S. ALLEN,

l» West aSth St., New York.

BLAUVELT & GUTTMAN,

36 W. 27th St.. NEW YORK,

Msale Coinmon Florisls

CoMlgnmenta of flrst-claBB stock solicited.

Orders by mall or teleeraph rs'»e'^,|,',''|,*'«»' °'
attention. tg~'t'aoNg 1463-18tli St.

CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE

404-412 E. 34th St., N.Y., neir F«rry.

Open every Morning at 6 O'clocli a. m. for the I

Sale of Cut Flowers. I

This 1b not a commlBalon house ; the market

conelsta of Individual stands.

Wall Space for Advertising Purposes to Rent

J. DONALDSON. SECRETARY.

WM. H. GUNTHER,

Wholesale Florist

VIOLETS AND CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

Conslgnmen'B Solicited.

30 West 29th St., New York.

Telepbone. 2300— 3Stb S'reet.

MICHAEL A. HART,

Wholesale i Commission Florist,

41 W. 29th St., New York.

Telephooe CaU, 1307 38tli Bt.
AU klndt of Beiei, Yioleti and Cematlone

a speolalty.
ORDER* PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO

EDWARD C. HORAN,

Wholesale Florist

No. 47 W. 28th St.. New York.

The Bride, Mermet and American Beauty,
Specialties.

JULIUS LANG,

Wholesale Florist

53 "WEST 30tli ST.

OODSlRnmeDtfl Solicited. NEW YORK.

FRANK MILLANG,

Wholesale Commlaslon Dealer la

CUT FLOWERS

408 E. 34th ST., NEW YORK CITY.

Cut Flower Exchange. Telepbone Call, l(e»-38tli. I

HEADQUARTERS FOR SUMMER ROSES

Kalserln Augusta ana Presiaent Carnot are the leaders.

Ttae IilKliest
Krade of . . .

al-ways on
band . . .

THE NEW YORK CUT FLOWER GO.

I 1 9- (2 1 West 23d Street,

112-114 West 24th Street,

T«l«pioii» 733- IKh. NEW YORK.

OONSleNMINTS SOLIOITID.

Special Attention Given to Shipping Ordert.

Mention the Florlau' Kxckanxe when wrltlD«.

o

A SPECIAI.XV.

JAMES McMANUS. r59i>TlAT?o^°°/.uare, 50 W. 30th St.. NEW YORK.

McKELLAR & WINTERSON,

"Wholesale Commission Jobbers

In Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies.
45, 47, 49 WABASH AVENUE,

Manufacturers of Wire Work.
CHICAGO, ILL.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND, wh:ox.esax.b

CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

No. 67 Bromflold St. and 18 Chapman Place, BOSTON, MASS.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut

Flowers...

Namea and Varletlei

New York
Aug. 25. 1899

Boston

Aug. 24, 1899

Pblladelpbia

Aug. 34, 1899

Baltimore

Aug. 23. 1899

Butfalo

Aug. 23, 1899

A- RKAtTTY. fanoF— special.

in.fO to 20.00

iil.OO to 25. 0(

.... to 25.00

.... to

M.OO to 25,00

4.00 to 10. »■
3.00 to 4.01'
.... to 1.01

10.00 to 16.01
6.00 to 8.01
3.00 to 6.01

8.00 to 30.00
6.00 to 15.00
1.00 to 6. 01'

.... to
.... to
.... to

0,00 to 30.00

" No. 1

6,00 to 10 00

" Culls & ordinary

3.00 to 6.00

1.00 to 3.01
1.00 to 3. DC'
.... to ....

1.00 to 4.1H
1.00 to 4.01
.... to ....
2.00 to 8.0(1
.... to ....
.... to ....

3.0(1 to 6.0(1
3.00 to 5.00
.... to ....
.... to ....
3.00 to 6,0(
2.00 to 4.00

2.00 to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
2,00 to

4.0(1
4.00

4.00

3.00 to 6,00

3,00 to 6,00

HoBte

.... to ....

.75 to 2.0(1
1.60 to 6.11(1
1.00 to 3.00

....to ....

*
<
<

3.00 to 6.00

A La France, ordinary.. .

.... to ....

O ** extra

.... to ....

.... to ....

4.00 to 6.0C

..., to

.... to ....

e

.... to ....

.... to ....
1. 00 to 5. 00
.... to ....

.... to ....
2.00 to 6 00
.... to ....

,... to
2,00 to
.... to

4'.6o

.... to ....

1.00 to 4.01
1.00 to 2.0(1

3.00 to 6.00

Mre. Pierpont Morgan.

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to ....
.... to ....

.... to ....
.... to ....

2.00 to
.... to

ii.ild

.... to ....

Papa Gontier

.... to ....

.... to ....

Perle

1.00 to 2.0(1
.... to ....

2.00 to 3.00
.... to ....

3.00 to 3.00
... to ...

2.00 to
.... to

3.0O

2.00 to 4.00

Rnnv. de Wootton

.... to ....

ORCHIDS— Cattleyas

.... to ....

.... to ...

35.00 to 50.0(1

.... to

.... to ....

to

to ....

.... to

to

.... to ....

Dendroblum tormosum.

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to

.... to ....

** others

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to

....

.... to ....

r Inf 'r grades, all colors.
M (White....

.35 to .75

.50 to .6'

.20 to .4

.40 to

.50

.50 to 1.00

.35 to .75

.80 to .7^

..50 to 1.011

.60 to

.76

.75 to 1.35

e Standard J Pink

.35 to .7.=^

.61 to .76

.50 to 1,01

.60 to

.7^

.75 to 1.25

O Varieties 1 Red

.35 to .76

.60 to .7

.60 to 1.00

.60 to

.76

.76 to 1.26

35 ( Yel.&Var.

.35 to .75

.60 to .7.

.50 to 1.01

.... to

.75 to 1.26

iS •Fancy— ( White....

1.00 to 1.26

.75 to l.lll

1.00 to 1.51

1.00 to

1.25

l,ffi€P 2.0O

E ...TV ,,i„w » ) Pink

1.110 to 1.25

.75 to 1.01

1.00 to 1.50

1.00 to

1,35

1/fert) 3.00

S 'l?fd1'f ^? i Red

cS BtS5i?d°L-) ( Yel.&Var.

1.00 to 1.26

.75 to 1.00

1.00 to 1.60

1.00 to

1.25

Uds'iO 3.00

1.00 to 1.26

.75 to 1.01

1.00 to l..¥l

1.00 to

1.35

1.26 to 3.00

I., Novelties

.... to ....

1.00 to 1.2.'i

,,.. to 1,50

.... to

1.25 to 2.00

.35 to .61

.... to .5'

.75 to 1.01

.... to

1.0

,75 to 1,00

Asparaqub

30.00 to 35. 0(

... to 5a.fl(

15.00 to 5'). 00

35.00 to 60 00

50,00 to 60.00

i
I

f

.10 to .76
to

.15 to .3i

... to ....

3.00 to 4.0(

.20 to 1.50

to ....

1,00 to 3 CI

.40 to
.... to
2.00 to

1.50

sioi

1.00 to 1.50

.... to ....

iLADioms

1.00 to 2.01

1,50 to 4 00

I
t

4.00 to 6.01
1.50 to 2.61

3.00 to 6.01
2.00 to 4.01

2,00 to 6.1 (
3.00 to 4,00

3. CO to
.... to

8,01

4,00 to 15,00

jILT orTHK Valley

3,00 to 4,00

MiONONETTE— ordinary.. . .

.... to ....

.... to ...

,,.. to .,,.

.... to

.... to ....

" fancy

.... to ....

.... to ...

.... to ....

to

.... to

8.00 to 10. 0(
.10 to .2(
.... to 2.00

10,00 to 12.01
.10 to .21
. . to ...
.... to ...

10.00 to 20.00
.10 to .35
.... to 3.01
.... to ...

12.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to

30, (H
,15

10,00 to 15,00

2.00 to 6.00

to

.... to ...

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to 1 .... to ...,1 to

.... to ....1 to 1 to

.... to ....

.... to ...

.... to ....

.... to ...

.... to ...

1 .... to ...

1 .... to

.... to ....

For Prices of F»ncy and Special Stock see onr Correspondence Oolamns.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

HOLTOH i HUNKEL CO.,

WHOIESILE FLORISTS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Manulacturars at Wire Designs,

457 Milwaukee St. MILWAUKEE, WIS.

■Phone Main 874. P. O. Box 103.

Wholesale Florists, j7 jobbers m
sSStA^FLORISTS'

""\fJ^ SUPPUES

FLORISTS' VASES.

Rofticoltural Aoctioaeera.
84 Hawliv Strht. boston.

SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,

^yytiolesale Florist

During the Summer Months, commencing July 3d, we will be open from

7.30 A. n. to 6.00 p. M.

.A-lvX. BE.A.TJTIES and. -^-A-XjIjEJ-S" Ovir Specialties.

1612-14-16-18 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO., LTD,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

LONG DISTANCE PHONE
2167.

WRITE FOR PRICE LIST.

CONSIGNMENTS
SOLICITED.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 705 Ponn Ave., PITTSBURG, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Excbaage when writing.

ini. Fs.SHERIDHN

Wholesale Oomtnliwlon Dealer In

OUT FLOWERS

39 West 28th St., New York.

Telephone, 3U-38tb Bt.

PRICI LIST •■NT ON APPLIOATION.

raAVK H. TaAUTOLT.

OHAaLBl BOBmrOK.

TRAENDLY ft SCHENCK,

Wholesale Florists,

M W. Z8th n. mi CUT FLOWER EXCHANU,
NEW YORK.

T«l«phon*«R-mii8t

^"Oonalffnmenti Solicited

JOHN YOUNG,

Wholesale Florist

51 WEST 28th ST.,

NEW YORK.
CYCAS PALM LEAVES Alway. on Hand.

HICKS & CRAWBUCK,
Wholesale Commission Florists,

no LIVINQSTON ST.,

Consignments Solicited. BROOKLYN, N. Y.

'El[[iiilH.LaD!ijati[,

CUT FLOWERS, STRICTLY WHOLESALE

., t9 Boirim Pilot, BROOKLYN, N.Y. »
Open to receive ConslBnineiite of
CHOICE FLOWERS at any time.

THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.,
Wholesale Florist,

43 West aStli Street,

NEW YORK.

DUMONT & CO.,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS 1

CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

Ho. 1806 PUbert St., PhlladelpUa.

C. A. KUEHN,

WHOLESALE FLORIST.

^ 11^2 Pine St., St. Lonb, Ho.

A COIIFLETE IINE Or WIBK DESIGRS.

CUT FLOWERS

New England Headquarters for

AMERICAN BEAUTIES

Of which we make a specialty.

WELCH BROS.,

15 PROVINCK ST.. BOSTON, MASS.

Mention the Floriate' KxcAMJi«» wut^a

August 26, 1899.

The F^l-ORISTS'

:XCH7=^NGE.

859

Headquarters in Western New York

FOK

ROSES, CARNATIONS

And all kinds of Seasonable Flowers.

Vl/M.F. HASTING, wholesale
481 Washington Street, Commission

Buffalo. N. Y. flof's'

Also Deatet in Florists' Supplies & Wire Designs.

M«»ntlnn thp Flnrlata' Exchange when writing

FRED. EHRET,

Wholesale Florist

1403 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE,
PHILADELPHIA.

GEO. M. MOSS,
Wholesale Florist

32 Soutli 17th St, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Long Distance "Plione, 14330 D.

Conilinunenta of choice ROSES, CARNATIONS,

VIOLETS Bollclted.

Fine VALLEY In stock at all times.

LEO NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist I

N.W. Cor. 13th and Filbert Sts.

Philadelptiia.

LonK Distance
Phone 3-45-94 D

*oii«1snmpiiti of Iholc. Valley and Ho.

BASSETT & WASHBURN,

TVliole&ale Dealers and Growers of

CUT FLOWERS

76 WABASH Ave., CHtCAQO, ILL.

4 Greenhouses at Hinsdale, 111.

L. D. 'Phone at Chicago. Main 223.

L. D. 'Phone at Hinsdale, No. 10.

KENNIGOTT BROS. COMPANY.

Wholesale Cat Flowers

42 and 44 E. Randolph Street,

CHICAGO. ILL.

WIRB WORK A SPECIALTY.

WIETOR BROTHERS.

BU0CE8S0BS TO

ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO.,

Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers

OFFirB AND 8ALE8EOOM, I

61 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO.

Headquarters for AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

WHOLESALE

FLORIST

1322 Pine Street,
ST. LOUIS, MO.

M*»ntlrin th« Plorl»tn' FTohanec whfn

E. G. HILL & CO.

Wholesale Florists

RICHMOND, INDIANA.

Uentloa lb* F^OTimtm' BxcIuqc* when writing.

REINBERG BROS.

WHOLESALE GROWERS OF

Cl^^ with all leading varieties oi Kuscr

, , jL H_ I «« saa ^ M «« •"'' CARNATIONS. We are Headquar
U L I I O W C r S ten lor FINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES

socoop^FEEj^ SALESROOM, 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL

We can fill all orders on short notice
with all leading varieties of ROSES
and CARNATIONS. We are Headquar-
ters for FINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

Ideas for Nineteen Hundred

^

CATALOGUE COVERS, DISPLAY CARDS AND EFFECTS,
ORIGINALLY DESIGNED AND FINISHED IN NATURE'S
TRUE COLORS. TO ORDER— DESIGNING. j» j» J» ^

CORRESPONDENCE INVITED.

DAN'L B. LONG, publisher, BUFFALO, N. Y.

CUT STRINGS, 8 to 10 ft.

long, 50c. per siring.

Shipped to any part of the country.

'VST". H. ELXjIOTO?, - B3?ig3=L-boxL, Ji/tass.

BSPllBHIilll! PLIiOSDS HBiS

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Names aad Varieties

A. BKA0TY, fancy— special.

" extra

No. 1

" Culls & ordinary

Bride

Bridesmaid

Hoste

M Jacqueminot

a K. A. Victoria

«5 La France, ordinary...

'* extra

Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan.

NiphetoB

PapaGontier

Perle

Souv. de Wootton

ORCHIDS— Cattleyas

Cypripediums

Dendrobium formoaum.,

'• others

C Inf'r grades, all colors
w ( White ....

Standard J Pink,

2 VARIETIES) Red

S ( Yel.&Var
52 'Fancy— ( White....
^ I Pink

KcadeB of !..,._„
C9 standard var) ( Tel.&Var,

(^ Novelties

Adiantum

ASPARAOnS

Asters

Daisies

G LADIOLnS

Lilies

Lily of the Valley

Mignonette— ordinary —

** fancy

Smila X

Sweet Peas

Tuberoses

Chicago

Aug. 23, 1899

18.00 to 20. ai
12.00 to 16.00
8.00 to 10.00
3.00 to 6.00
2.00 to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to ....
3.00 to 4.00
.... to
.... to
.... to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to

.40 to

.76 to

.75 to

.n to

.75 to

1.25 to
1.35 to

1.26 to
1.25 to
.... to

.7.1 to

40.00 to 50.00

.50 to 1.6U

.16 to
1.00 to
4.00 to
.... to

.75 to
.... to ....
10.00 to 18.00

.10 to .2,1
3.00 to 4.O0
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to

4.00
4.00

6.00

3.00

.50
1.00
1.01'
1.00
1.00
IM
1.6f'
1.60
1.6(1

.30
4.00
6.00

i'.oi

St. Louis

Aug. 21, 1890

.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
2.0O to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
1.60 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
... to
.75 to
.75 to
.76 to
.76 to
.75 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
... to
.75 to
.... to
.75 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
10.00 to
.... to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to

4.0(

1.00
IM
l.CO
IM
1.01

IM

i'.bii
2! 6(1

12! «■
i'.oii

Cincinnati

Aug. 21, 1899

.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
,60 to
.50 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to

to

1.00 to
.... to
.... to
4.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
10.00 to
.... to
3.00 to
... to
.... to
.... to
.... to

3.00
3.00

3.00

l.OC
2!6i

2.00
6.00

Milwaukee

Aug. 21, 1899

,00 to 20.00
,C0 to 16. 01'
,00 to 8.00

13.60

.36 .
iM

00 to
,00 to
,00 to
,.. to

..to
,00 to
,.. to
...to
...to
.00 to
...to
... to
...to
.00 to
...to
...to
...to
...to
...to
.60 to
.50 to
.60 to
.S'l to
.50 to
..10 to
.00 to
...to
... to
...to
...to
...to

...to ....
...to ....
... to ....

.00 to 10. a

... to ....
...to ....
...to ....

to 15.0(1

to .H

to

to

to

to

to

5.00
4.00

4. no

5.0(1

6.00

3.00

1.00
IM
1.00
l.CO
1.0(1
l.fK
1.6(1

.76

Toronto

Aug. 22, 1899

.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
1.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to

to

.... to

.... to

.... to

1.00 to

1.00 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.76 to

1.00 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.35 to

.... to

.60 to

.60 to

.60 to

M to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.25 to

30.0:1 to

.23 to

.... to

2.60 to

3.00 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

6.00
6.00
4.00

6.00
6.00

4.00
6.00

.40

i!56
1.6')
1.50
1.60

1.00

60.00

1.50

i'.bo

6.00

2.00

i'.m

For Pricea of Fancy and Special Stock see oar Correspondence Columns.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

GOT FLOWEB BOIES

Three awards for superiority.
Send for Illustrated list. . . .

EDWHBDSyOGKEB

Manufactnrera.

16 & 1 8 N. 6th St.

Philadelphia, Pa.

mOPIGIlPREPlREDPUIITOO.

ORI^ANOO, KKORIDA.

IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN FEIiPETUATEli

Preserved and Prepared Palm Leaves.

REED & KELLER

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

122 W. 25th Street,
KEW YORK CITY.

THE CEFREV LETTER CO.,

Manufacturers of Florists* L,etter8. The best and
most artistic letter on the market. Pat. Jan. 3d, 1893.

PKICE :— 11^ or 3 inch letters, per hundred $1.50

Script letters, " 3.B0

Office and Factory, 446 Tremont St., Boston, Mass.

CHAS. L. RAZOUX. Managkk.
AGENTS:

The Flower Market, Boston. I McKellar & "Wlnteraon, Ch Icago

EmlL Steftene, New York. | H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Phlla.

Agents wartted in all large cities. Telephone 715'3 Tremont.
MontloD the Ilorlsta* Bxchange wb«n writing.

BDSloD llo-Opeiaiive
Flower Growers' Bss'd,

BOSTON, MASS.

THE AUCTION SALE op

Choice of Stalls

THE Boston Flower Market

Park St., Boston, Will Take Place

SATURDAY, SEPT. 16, 1899, at 8.30 A.M.

Per order Directors,

W. C. STICKEL, GEO. CARTWRIGHT,

Tres. Sec'y and Treas.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Galax Leaves.

CHAS. H. RICKSECKER, Unvllle, N. C.

M«'-nTlnn thft Florlwta' Exchange whP'ti wrltlnr.

CALAX LEAVES

Brilliant Bronze and Green.

$1.25 per 1000. Price in quantity on application^

HARRY A. BUNYARD,
42 West iiSth Street, New York City.

Mention the FlorlBts" Eichftne-e when writing.

fiHLIIJ LEIVES

LOQGOttioe Sprays

FOR SPRING AND SUMMER USE

Write for prices to

HARLAN P. KELSEY,

Buiidlirg"" Boston, Pass.

Mention tlie nortstj* Kxohanr^ when wrUln<.

ADOO FIBRE and
ADOO LIQUID

'Will do all that is claimed
If Inttlligenlly VstdJtJ*

^TRYTHEM!

Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

Largest Circulation of any German
Horticultural Publication.

Subscribers and Correspondents In every part of the
world Profusely Illustrated and practical articles
covering the whole field of Eardrnlng give the most
trustworthy and qiilckeflt rennrla ahuut all progress In
horticulture in European and ntht-r i-nuntrles.
As an Advertising Medium It otters the best facilities

for opening foreign business relallons-

Published Weekly. Subscription price $3 00 per year,

mailed free to all cuuutrlea. Sample copies free.

n(^wi6lVroIIer-Tr(urh

Mention the Florists' Kxrh.inpre when writing.

Nnrserymen, Seedsmen and Florists

Wlstilng to do business with
Europe should send for the

"HORTICULTURAL
....ADVERTISER"

ThiB is the Britieh Trade Paper, be-
ing read weekly by all Horticultural
traders ; it is also taken by over 1000
of the best Continental houses. An-
nual subscription to cover cost of
postage, 75 cents. Address

EDITORS OF THE " H. A."

Chllwell Nurseries. NOTTS, ENGLAND,
Uentlon the Florlau' Ezchanffe when wrltlnc

860

Thb Florists* Exchange.

Established 1859

Thos. W. Weathered'5 Sons

Established 1859

HORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTS & BUILDERS

Manufacturers of QREENH0U5E HEATINQ and VENTILATINQ APPARATUS,
CONSERVATORIES, GREENHOUSES, Etc.

Erected complete of our patent Iron Frame con-
struction. or of Wood and Iron combined, or Wood
alone. HOTBED SASH, FRAMES, Etc.

The "Weathered" Conical Boilers, weven sizes, and Pelf-feedinp
Boilers, two sizes, for small Conservatories, also the" AVeathered'*
Improved Sectional Boiler, 1899 model, for water or wteam
heating.

Winners of the Highest Award

At the World's Fair

The Dean Gold Medal

Madison Square Garden, for Best Amateur Greenhouse

Certificate of Merit, Society of American Florists, and the

Silver Medal for 1898 of New York Florists' Club

Send 4 cents for catalogue. Greenhouse Construction or Greenhouse Heating

ADJUSTABLE TRELLIS=WIRE SUPPORT

For attaching to iron rafters and Iron purlins to support the
wires at Intermediate points by trellis eyes. The distance of the
wires oh the rafters and distance from glasscan be varied as may
be desired without disturbing the vines. Also for hanging
Orchids or Plant Baskets,

office: 46 and 48 Marion St. (New Elm St.), New York

M-ntlAfi rh* PHorlKT* iCxrhanep wh^n writing

Make an Early Season M

ndDjf onr AGRICULTURAL DRAIN

■ "", Everyman of txiKrieiiL-e kn.jwa that
hat is tile draineti iimv he worked ■vveekfl
, in advance of that which is undrained. We make all kiiida of tll*> and
RAIINT\T"WiC"--| Sewer Pipe, Red Pressed Brick, Fire Brick, Chimney
=r^ V^4?l_lj .y.^laiJ^^=J Tops, Flues, Encaustic Side Walks, etc. Wiite for what
^"^^ yuuwaut, JOHN H.JACKSON w Third Ave., Albany, N.Y-
Menilon the Florists' Kxchange when writing.

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

Cat. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress.

BEST GRADES. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP.

A. DIETSGH & CO. shef'f?el*d'!.ve CHICAGO, ILL.

Mention the Florlsta' ExehanKfl when writing.

SUMMER IN WINTER

By Usins

Standard Greenhouse Boilers

One cent gets our Catalogue.

GIBLIN & CO., ' Utica, N, Y.

Mention th** FiorlBf** y^rrihane^ when wTiting

HOTHOUSE GLASS

All Sizes a Specialty.

C. S. WEBER & CO.

4 Desbrosses Street, New York.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

I EmsImproTsd

Roller bearing eelf-oUIng devlee,
automatic stop, fiolld link chain
makes the IMPROVED CHAL-
LKNGE the mo8t perfect appa-
ratus In the market.

Write for catalogue and prices
l)efore placing your ordera elae-
where.

Quaker City Machine Co..

RICHMOND. IND,

Mention the FlorlstB' Exchange when wrltlmi!.

IF YOU WANT A

GOOD SASH LIFT

For a Very Little Money Get

TH£

••'new departure,"

^VE«T11.(\TIN& f\PPLlf^NCE."

For Descriptive Catalogtie Send to

J. D. CARMODY. EVANSVILLE, IND.

Mention the FlorlBts' Exchange when -writing.

GLASS

FOR GREENHOUSES, GRAP-
ERIES, CONSERVATORIES,
AND HOTBEDS.

GLASS

VANHORNE, GRIFFEN & CO.,

Oer. SRHNWIOH ST. NEW YORK

Mention the Florl.t.' Exchange when wrttlnc.

fTrench and American Glass. *<»•«» ♦b'-t-v .t«.t

Steam and Hot Water Heating

Economically and Perfectly Installed by

138 LIBERTY STREET,
ME-W YORK.

HENRY W. GIBBONS,

EXPERT ADVICE AND PLANS FOUNISHED. ESTIMATES FREE.
Mention the Flonata' Exchange when writing.

H ^B^^ H| ^m ^^^^ ^^^^ 2 ^^ carry the largest *

^^^^ H ^B ^^^ft^^^A Greenhouse

M. ™ m m^^ ^^BlLM " we make a specialty

■ ^M iH^^^A^^r ^1^ jj I6x24s and can ■
S ■ make special prices. 5

■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■HMIHIIMH ■

I SELECTED BRANDS IN FRENCH AND AMERICAN. 5

: HOIBROOK BROTHERS. 15 to SB Beekman St.. New York. [

■ ■

Mention the Florl.f Exchange when writing.

■ ■

■ HOX - BED .... ^m ji ^m^ ^m\ ji wmmmwmmm h
S CREEINIIOUSE . . ^^^^ ^^^ ^B^ ^N^M

S VENXILAXOR . . M^^dE^lblB^^^K^b ■

■ ■

i OREENHOUSE MATERIAL. ;

1 '^~. GREENHOUSE GLASS ! I

M ■

■ MANUFAC- C lAfOR^ fic ^ON^ OFFICE. 406 W. 13TH STREET. NEW YORK. ■

■ TURED BY ^* tlAvUDJ (\ JUL' J) Factory Storerooms, Borougli ol Queens, N.Y. *

Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing.

...MAS POSITIVELY NO EQUAL FOR..

Mention thia paper.

STRENGTH, DURABILITY and NEATNESS.

Guaranteed for 10 years. Has a solid wheel and shaft cast In
one < malleable Iron). No slipping on Line Shaft as the case with
all others. Catalogue free.

E. HIPPARD. Youngstown. Ohio

Wi*ntlon thw innrlBta' Exchangft when writing

PIPE CHEAP

On account of high prices at which pipe is selling many greenhouse owners are^putting in
second-hand boiler tubing for hot water heating. To accommodate such, we have secured a lot
of first -class tubing which we can sell at very low prices.

We Manufacture Elbows, Tees, Hangers, etc., for the Tubing.

If you are putting in hot water, and wish to save money, it will pay you to write to ue.

DEAN BOILER CO., 73 Pearl Street, Boston, Mass.

M.nttoTi th. F*)ort.tp' FCzohanK. when wrltlne

Water Every Day in the Year for
Flowers and Lawns wlien . . .

Rider »^ Ericsson Hot Air Pumps

are used. Nearly 25,000 sold during the past 25
years. Prices reduced. Send to nearest office
for catalogue " X.*'

Rider=Ericsson Engine Co.,

22 Cortlandt St., New York. I 86 Lake Street. Chlcatro.
239 Franklin Street, Boston. 4<i N. 7th St., Phlladelnbla
692 Craig St., Montreal. P.Q. \ 22 A Pitt St.. Sydney, N.S.W.
Tenlente-Rey 71. Havana, Cuba.

UentlOD the Florlata* ExehaDge wh«n wrltloc

August 2fi, 189P.

The F=i-orists' Exchange.

861

HORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTS

"•" ™' ""o",; GREENHOUSE STRUCTURES.

BUILDERS OF

STRICTLY FREE
FROn SAP.

RED GULF CyPRESS GREEiOUSE MIIERIIL

. . •- URGESr STOCK OF AIR-DRIED CYPRESS IN THE NORTH.

AJ%\\'/ '-z-^-' -- „,

EKHODSE HEBTIII6 illlD VEHTILjITIIII!,

Horticultural Architecture and Building.

pitching^^Go

G reenhouBe Cata- I
logue.alfo Green-
bouse Heating
and Ventilating

'"^^MPk ana vennmun^

lijllii»illlffl«III1lf--™'«" Catalogue mailed

_ ti',i' from our New

iJwlMllliii'l'Ir.'

^^i:/'"

Yoi k Office on re-
ceipt of five cents
postage tor each.

LORD & BURNHAM COMPANY,

NEW YORK OFFICE.
St. JaineH BIdff., llrontlway tV 'i6th St.

Mention th^ FtorlBtB* TCxchanir* when wrltlnr.

GENERAI- OFFICE AND WORK!*,
Irvini{toii«on-tlie-lIudsoD, N. V.

ESTABLISHED 1844.

233 Mircar Street, • NEW YORK.

FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS.

NINETEEN SIZES.

Ftrfect Sash Raising Apparatai,

Rosehouses, Greenhouaes, Etc., of IroB

Frame Construction erected complet*

or the Structural Iron 'Work ihip-

ped ready for erection.

Iron Frame Benches with the
" Perfect Drainage Bench T1I«"

«r Slate Tops.

■EMD 4C. POSTAGE FOR II^LUSXRATED CATAL,OGIJE.

GLASS

For Qreenhouses, Qraperies,

Hotbeds, Conservatories,

and all other purposes. Get oub Fio-
UBEs BEPOBE BuTiNO. Estimates freely
given.

N. COWEN'SSON,

392-94 W. Broadway, New York.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlns

CYPRESS

IS MUCH M»RE DURABUTHANPINE.

\SASH BARS

UP TO 3£ FEET '» LENGTH or LOf^GER.

€;reenhouse

AND OTt;EW BUILDIN6 MATERIAL.

Senfl for- our Illustrated BooK
"CYPjRESS LU M BER AMD (TS USES."
Send Fot-^urSpcci&l Greenhoust^rculftr.

T«^;\^T STeari;v5 \vmbet (o.,
NetK^nsgiH $9ST8N, ^^ss ."

...THE...

Gorton Side Feed Boiler

SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR

GREENHOUSE HEATING.

YOU WANT THE BEST. WE HAVE IT,

Send for Catalogue and investigate for yourself.

GORTON & LIDGERWOOD 00.,^

96 Liberty Street, New York. ^

Mention tbe FlorUts' Excbanso when writing.

Mention the Plorieta' Kxchange when writing

m^ BOILERS

Big: BOILERS

Little BOILER.**

Vp to date BOILERS

FOR

GREENHOUSE HEATING

For partloalara call on or atldresa

DEAN BOILER GO., 73 Pearl St., BOSTON, MASS.

Mention ihm Florlet»' Exchange when writing

CYPRESS
JJHEEHHflPSE
MATERIAL

OF ANY DESCRIPTION.

•■ND FOR OATALOaUa.

Vt..nt1nn th# Flnrlats' ExchancP when writing.

^VWVWMWVWVWVWWVVV

CABLE AND PIPE

Ventilating System.

SOIL=MACHINES

i In Large or Small Sizes.

SEND FOR CATALOGUE.

A. Q. WOLF & BRO., Dayton, 0.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

INTERNATIONAL HEATER CO.

237 WATER ST., NEW YORK.
BOSTON, 47 UNION ST. CHICAGO, 86 E. LAKE ST.

^\'A"s BOILERS F>' GREENHOUSES

WATER DUILtnO^-

Over 50 years' experience

Write lor Catalogue.

Mention the FIorlBts* E<xchan«e when wrluns.

..th:e.

SGOLLAY BOILER

FOR

lineDliousii peallDg, Elc.

HOT WATER OR STEAM.

Fabminqton, Conn., March 9, 1806.
•'The Invincible Boiler you placed In niy Carnation
houses baa given great Batisfactlon. I did not have to
run the buller hard even when the thermometer stood
18 deg. helow zero. It has proved ' Invlnclhle' In every
respect." Hugh CnESNKY, Florist.

SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE AND PRICE LIST
Estimates Cheerfully Given.

JOHN A. SGOLLAY,

• INVINCIBLE." 74 and 76 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mention tbe FlorUtA* Excban^e when wrltlns.

FOB PARTICULiRS ADDRESS

£. A. ORMSBV, Melrose, mass.

TELEPHONE CONNECTION.

862

TMe F=i-ORisTS' Exchange.

Aueiiet 26, 1899.

CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS^ndBULBS

CINEKARIA, Prize Strain : trade paciet... .$0 50

CAI.()EOI.AKIA Grnudinora trade packet. .. 50

C'V('LvV3IEN 4;iKanteuiii, separate colors or mtxed, liOseede, MOc; 1000, 8 00

FAN**V, Suberb mixed 1-16 ounce, 5ilc.; ounce, 7 ro

VANSY, Fine mixed 1-8 ounce, 50c.; ounce, 3 50

l.ILY IIARRTSIT, 5-7

1,11. Y H»KRISII 7-9

ROHAN HYACINTHS. 12-'5

ROMAN HYACINTHS. 13-'5

PAPER WHITE <iRANDIFLORA.

FRESH MUSHROOM SPAW^i
BECKERT, Seedsman, -

.per 1000, 45 00

" 90 00

" 15 00

17 00

.. " 9 00

Best Mllltraok, perlOO lbs 7 OO

- Allegheny, Pa.

AUCTION SALE

AUGUST
30th

OF

60,000 DKCIDUOUS TREES.
75,000 EVERGREEN TREES.
Also SHRUBBERY and VINES.

nothing reserved.

Tliis is a clearing ouu sa.:? o-.' flr.e yvung vigorous stocli;
Ground must be cleared regaraless price.

LIST AND CONDITION"? READY AUGUST

7th.

C. RIBSAM & SON, Trenton, New Jers

SPECIALTY:

Floral Metal
Designs ^^

Hoiists' Sfliics.

**#

Specialty : Wheat Sheaves.

SPECIALTY:

Prepared jf' j*
Cycas Leaves.

A. HERRMANN

. . . WRITE FOR CATALOGUE.
404, 406, 408, 410, 412 East 34th Street,
NEW YORK CITY.

Manufacturer of Metal Floral Designs

Importer and Dealer in Florists' Supplies.

Mention the FloriaU' Exchange vhen writing.

SELECTED STOCK OF

LILIUM HARRiSII

ROMAN HYACINTHS, PAPER WHITE GPANDIFL., ETC. Prices on application.
AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, 52 DEY STREET, - - NEW YORK.

Mention the Flori.t.' Exchange when writing

9-11.

PerlOO Per 1000

...$5.00 $43.00

. . . 10.00 9D.00

...ao.oo

^

OUR

Mr. Bob-
bittV has just
returned from
Europe, having

He at the same time selected

stock for this Fall, To

facilitate the shipping

we have our own

packing house and

TUBEROUS BEQONIAS have engaged

experienced
men for this
work.

AZALEAS
PALMS

PAMQV PI ikMTQ GIANT, fine mixed, for
rnilOT rL.HIllO ^ew Tork market, per
1000; $3.00; per 10.000. $25.00. Cash, please. Come and
Bee tbem. I claim I am the largest pansy grower m
the United States.

JOHN I.APPE.
JuDlper Ave . IVlnspclli. !>. I.. N. Y,
y-i *^entlon the Florlcf' Exchange when wrttlng

'6 , ^ —.-_-.-»* From 2 la. pots, fiae

strong plants, $1 50

per 1(30; $13 per 1000.

T If PI Fromjllnehpots, $8.00 per

M.

^ig'^mm

arrangea
Belgium
of fhe

in

while

with fort}'
best growers

to supply us with stock.

ASPIDISTRAS

GLOXINIAS

ARAUCARIAS

CAMELLIAS

BAY TREES

^

--^VRXTE ITS FOR PRICES.-

Send us your list of wants
in DUTCH BULBS, we
will quote prices. . . .

fiOBBIIIK k mn, BDllierlord, H. J.

E Thursday, September 14. 3

^ CONSISTING OF ^

I Over SOQ Specimeiis ol Decidiioiis aqd Evergreen Trees %

^~ stock may remain on the ground until April 1, 1900. ^m

^~ Terms liberal and made known on day of sale -^

^ CIRCULAR GIVING FULL DETAILS MAILED FREE TO ALL APPLICANTS. 3

% WM. ELLIOTT, Auctioneer. ^

^ J T, LOVETT, LITTLE SILVER, N.J. ^

^10

111... , II ^0« 100. Casb with order,

FRED BOErtNER, C*PE May CiTY, N.J.

Mt'ntlon the FlorleU' Exchaitg<> when writing.

SMILAX PLANTS

Good, strong plants. 2!^ Inch pots, 2000. I will close
out cheap. Now Is your chance. Send for price.

p. M. De WITT, Torresdale, PHILA., PA.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

CHEAP PALMS AND FERNS!

For 6» days I will give a discouat of 20 per
cent, from Wh desale list, on all orders accom-
panied by the cash. Send for Wholesale list,
dpecial low prices given ou large orders or
entire stock.

W. J. HESSER, Plattsmouth, Neb.

PROP. PALM GiRDENS.
ifentlon the F^ortete' Exchange ?Fhen writing.

QMII AY Strong, one year plants, 2^ and
OmikHA 3 In., $8.60 per liiO; isn.ljp per

KOO, Choice, well ripened seed, 25c. per oz.:

$4 00 per lb.

PI PMATIQ In fine assortment for Fall.
1/ 1. C m H I 1 9 Write for prices.

P^nNIP^ ^"'' ^"" planting, fine etoclt
' /T-ui'it" and assortment, $10.00 per 100;
S90.00 per 1000.

F. A. 8ALLER, Bloomlngton, III.

Mention the Floriete' Exchange when writing

CHINESE PRIMROSES

In2!4 inch paper pots, 82.26 per 100; $20.00
per 1000.

PANSY PLANTS.

Healthy stock, at $ J per 1000, and $2& per 10,000
H. STAHI^HLTT,

N E. Cor. : ew Lots Road & Shepherd Av.. BKLYN, NY.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

For Mushroom Culture, Cow Manure for
rose growing, for sale by carload.

BRADLEY X GREEN FERTILIZER COMPANY

ath, Below Girard Ave., PH1I.A.» PA.

Mention the Florists' Exchajige when writing.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

AND THEIR CULTURE

By EDWIN MOLYNEUX.

Sixth Edition.

Illusirated.

Mention the Florlita' Bxehans* wh«n viltlBt.

A practical treatise on propagating, growing
and exhibiting, from the cutting to the Silver
Cup. The author is gardener to W. H Myers,
Esq , Swanmore Parli, England, and the worlt
details his long experience as a specialist in
the cultivation of the chrysanthemutn. The
culture of the flower in all stages is clearly ex-
plained and the illustrations which are from
pen sketches and photographs materially aid
the reader in understanding the methods de-
scribed.

Price, postpaid, 50 cents.

The Florists' Exchange, 2 ouane »., NewYork.

SMILAX

per 1000.

To close out at once; need the
room. 5000 extra strong. 2}4
Inch pots, *l-75 per 100; $15.00
Cash with order. Sample If desired.

H. P. OWEN,

Central Valley Greenhouses, Toughkenamon, Pa.

' -nflon th*> F^■-^r1qtB' 'BTCllftniro whon wrrltlnir.

VULCAN

New Red Hvbrld
CARNATION

In full bloom, 4 In. potB, $1.50 per dozen.

SMILAX

iH Inch pots, $2.00 per 100

$15.00 per 1000.
3 Inch pots,
16.00 a 100.

FICIIS ELASTICA, 6 In. pots, $100 per doz.

HHCENIX KECblNATA.ein. pot8,f6,00perdoz.

VIOLETh, Princess of Wales, $5 00 per 100.

O.EISELE, I Ith & Jefferson Sts.Phila.Pa.

Mention the Florists' Elichange when wrItlnE.

HORTICULTURAL

f^^r^r. Auctioneers

CLEARY &

CO.,

60 VESEY STREET, NEW YORK.

sipntinn the ITlorlitx' EJxcliane'f^ wh»^n wrltlBK.

fampbell
^ Violets

Field-grown, strong,
clean, ready now,

$5 per 100.

Cash with Ohder.

W. G. KRABER,

Mention the Florists'

Young, Joost, Bon
Ton, $8.00 per 100.

Mangold, Dana,
Jalin's Scarlet,
Freedom, $6 a 100.

85 TREMOXT ST,
NEW BEl>FOBl>, MASS.

Exchange when writing.

Extra line large plants, |1.50 per 100.

IVY GERANIUIM

Scut, de Chae. Turner, $5.00 per ICO.

BOSTON KERN

Orders booked, 6 In. pots or bench grown. Oct. dell?ery

A. 1. BALDWIN, Newark, Ohio.

\l**ntlnn th** FloriBfji' Exchine** wn«' wriimr.

n

n

iSMILAX

♦ 4000 3 inch pots, $2.50 per 100.
Z Strong, healtliy plants.

X ASA. L. BROWN,

X Davis Avenue, KEARNEY, N.J. X

♦ (Nenr Newark.) ♦

»»♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦»»»»»»>»»»♦»♦»»?

Mention the Florists' -Esohange when writing.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

Largest Stock in The Country.

All goods up-to-date and of superior quality.
Write us for prices and other information.
Our new Catalogue sent on application to
he trade only.

NEW CAPE FLOWERS!

Price on Application.

H. BAYERSDORFER &. CO.,

50, 52, 54, 56 N. Fourth St.. PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Mention the Florists' Kxchan^ when wrltlBff.

We are a straight shoot and aim to groto into a vigorous plant*

A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL.

VOL. XI. NO. 36.

NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 2, 1899.

One Dollar Per Year

...LARGE^FLOWERED...

PflPEB WHITE IIIIBCISSU8!

Now Ready for Delivery.

The bulbs we have to oft'er this season are of very flue quality, and we offer
them at an exceedingly low price. Crop, however, is short, and we advise those
who have not already coverel their requirements in this article to lose no time in
placing orders, as stocks are scarce. We have a small surplus, wliieh we offer as
long as unsold at the toUowing exceptiiinally low price. Bulbs run fiom ll.'iO to 12.50
to the ease, whicli is an indication of the fine quality of the stock.

$1 00 per 100 ; $8.50 per 1000 ; 5300 lots and up, S8.00 per 1000.

California-Groiivn Bulbs.

Our stock will bi' found to be of very superior quality. Our bulbs are grown for
us by one of the most careful and experienced growers on the Pacific coast. One of
our representatives who inspected our crop this season states that it is by far the
finest lot of Callas that he saw on his trip through California — exceedingly vigorous
and perfectly healthy. Our biribs are very carefully cured, and are perfectly sound,
with good, strong centers -uu important consideration. Florists will find that these
dormant bulbs will produce much finer fiowers and in greater abundance than plants
that have been Howered from year to year — the difference in results being so great
that it well repays tlie seeming expense of an outlay for bulbs each year. It will be
found to be cheaper to buy new bulbs than to carry over old bulbs from year to year.

Extra sized bulbs, 1 to i;^ in. diam., $5.00 per 100; $40 per 1000.
Selected bulbs, 1>2to2 " 7 00 " 60 "

Mammoth bulbs, 2 to 2'^ " 9.00 " 80 "

F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown=on=Hudson, N. Y.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

Special Import Offer of Azaleas

(For Shipment about October 20th.)

We have made special arrangements with the largest grower of Azaleas in
Bi'lgium, and take pleasure in offering for delivery in the Fall of 189'J, f. o. b. New
York City, Indian Azaleas, double and single, all named varieties, leading market
kinds, shapely plants, well headed, at the prices quoted below. This is a specially
low import offer both as to sizes and prices, and your early order is solicited,
Azaleas are growing in favor yearly, as the great demand this season proves. It Is
to your interest to order now and take advantage of the low prices we offer.

They are shapely specimens and will make splendid plants for winter and spring
decoration. These plants will be carefully packed and can be safely sent by freight
to any part of the country. Order at once to secure these rates.

10 to 12 inch heads

12 to 14 "

14 to 16 "

16 to 18 "

18 to 20 "

20 to 24 ■'

NOTB,-

Per drz. Per IIO

$4 50 $35 00

■• G 00 45 00

" 7 00 55 00

" 15 00

" 25 00

" :in 00

6 sold at dozen rates, 25 at 100 rates.
ibove prices include all charges. They are F. 0. B. New York.

PLANTS OFFERED BELOW READY NOW.

ARECA Li;XESCE?«S.

6 Inch pots $7.50 per doz.

7 " 10.00

The above three plants in a pot.

RUBBER PLANTS.

15 to 18 in. high, $4. .TO per doz., $35 per 100
20 to 24 " 7.00 " 50 "

5 feet high . . |1.50 each, $15 per doz.

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI.

From 3 inch pots .... $10.00 per 100

10 inch pans .

20.00
1.50 each.
1.00 "

PANDANUS UTILIS.

4 inch pots, $2.00 per doz. ; $15.00 per 100

0.00
4.00

BOW$16.00wiLLB™|iyOB$240.0fl

IN A FEW MONTHS.

Bin- nne nrmoreboxej of our I 11 IIIM HADPI'sll containlog 400 bulbs each,
for fl6 00, which, unrter orJinarv l-.ll-l«-'"i llrtniMJII, cultivatinn shciulil average ~>
flowers per bulb: totil. 2000 lljwers, at $12 00 per 100 blooms, S240 00. ( Last year's
wholesale prlie before Easter).

NO OVERDRAWN SEDUCTIVE PICTURE— FACT.

If, however, ynii \ri.sli to work on absohiteW safe srrounl, cut tQese profits in two;
then you wi I make money — which etops a'l furtlier argument.

SHORT CROP OF BERMUDA BULBS.

A two-third crop of bulbn i.i Bermuda this year would indicate a funh-r Kcarcity of

flowers next EaHter at higber pHci'S than last and removes all danger of overproduction.

iNO FI^ORISX who han any spare room can afford to let this ctiance slip.

DON'T W^AIT FOR JAPAN BULBS.

They are too uncertain, often arrive late, in bad order, give fewer flowers of poorer qual-
ity, and frequently flower after Eester. when worth nothing. Crop reported also vejy -snort.

LILIUM HARRISII BULBS.

5 to 7 inch around, box of 400 bulb.o. 1:16 00, .S boxes il200 bulb.sl, .<f45 ; perl00,?4 25.
6 to 7 Inch arounil, box of 400 bulbs $22 00 (larger bulbs, more flowers.)

BERMUDA LILIUM LONGIFLORUM.

GURAMEED STOCK. 5 to 7 in. an.und. bux ot 400 bulbs, $18; •'! bo.xe< (12o0 bulbs), ?50.
A few thousand 9 to I I Inch HARRISII and LONCIFLORUM left, at
$I8.00 per 1 OO; | 1 to 13 inch, monster bulbs, at $40.00 per 1 OO.

The above make extra fine pot plants, with 10, 12 and more fl jwers, which sell readily
at .$2 00 and upwards wholesale.

CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO.

342 WEST 14th STREET, ^'^'r^r N. Y. CITY

Importers, Exporters and Growers* Agents ol SEEDS, BULBS and PLANTS. '^

HentloB tb« Florlata' ExchanKO when writing.

GOOD VARIETIES

■OF-

WILL BE SCARCE THIS SEASON.
We have only the following to Offer:

2000 Gen. Gomez, good plants, at
1000 Gen, Maceo, medium size,

100 Melba, good plants,
3000 New York, strong plants

400 " extra strong,

300 Triumph,

Per 100 1

It . $12.00

12.00

12.00

7,00

8.00

8.00

Per 100
400 Victor, good plants .... at $7.00

•500 Evelina, strong " 7 00

2000 John Young, medium ..." 6 00

500 Bon Ton, good strong plants, " 8.00

5000 Scolt, extra strong . . . . " 7.00

Also about 500 to 1000 med. Scott'S 6.00

FIRST COME— FIRST SERVED!

SEND YOUR ORDERS EARLY.

PETER HENDERSON & COJTHE cottage gardens,

QUEENS,
NEW YORK.

'35 and 37 Cortlandt Street, New York.

Mention th« Florlitx' Exchange wh«n wrltlnf.

C. W. ^VARD, Manager.

ICabUod Um FlorUU* Exchange when wrltlnc.

864

The Rl-Orists" Exchange.

uiiiiiiiniiililiiiiiiiiiiiiiininiiiiniiniiiininiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimii iiiimiiniiiiiniilliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiillilllllili--

flU IT BE POSSIBLE

THAT WE NEVER THOUGHT OF

CANE STAKES

fureupporting our chrjeanthtmuDDs and rub-
bers. They can be cut to any size iengih. The
best all around article on the market for sup-
ports. 6 10 8 feet lon^, per lOOO, 86.00.

TOBACCO STEMS, extra stronp
heavy Havana Btem* sure death to all iueecte,
etc , perlUOlbs., |1 25.

91IK0TC£:N, one of the finest in^ecli-
eidee on the market, clean in iisadmimarratiou
and powerful ij its action, pints. $1 50

"WATERI^iG POTS, extra heavy
(Tilvanized ir^n, two ru&es with each p"t. 'Hp
on y can * hat can't wear oiH" « quarts. $1 50 ;
oval, fl 75 8 qiiane. $175: oval. $2 00.
Ill o'lMii . $2 00 ovui, ^2 25 12 quarts
•2 25. o\al. 2 50.

WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, 54 & 56 Oey St., N. Y.

MIGNONETTE llH^i?.''^,

flue variety, spikes attaioiag an enor-
mous size, very fragrant iind a good
seller. 160 seeds fji 50 jte.

0

FREESIM

REFRACTA
ALBA _««.

TRUE WHITE, WELL CURED
BULBS, EXTRA FINE STOCK.

Extra Selected, '- inch in diameter and up.

$1 00 per I'I'i; 88 00 per UOU.
Chulcu size. 9^ inrii in di imeter an i up, 75c.

per 100; S6 00 per MO.

ready fordel.very

CALLA BULBS

extra selected, wkH cured Calla Bulbs, ab-
solutely tree frnm r<jt.

Flr^tSlze. very choice h..lb8, per HP, JB 00
Mammoth Size, extra flue bulbs, ' 8 00

READY FOR DELIVERY.
KOMAN HTACINTas, 12 to 15 centimeters.

»14 00 per 1 UO.
NAB<:I.SSC3 PAPER -WHITE GRAND.,

88 00 per HhO.
LILllIM aARRI«II. 5 t 1 7 ini-he* in circum-
ference, $5 00 per lUO; $45 00 per 1000.

timmiiTrnTTiiiiiiiiiiMitiiin'mniiiniiiiiiiiiniiiiiniiiiniiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinminiiiiiiiiiMmmimiiimmimmt^

SEND FOR TRADE LIST JUST ISSUED. «

STUMPP & WALTER CO., SeedMnen, .=;«! Biirclav St., i\. Y, |

■E thiuk are especially gojd this year. For
three vearti we have treated our plantiup
Btock'with the Corrosive Sublimate Solu-
tlou— k.!Pt the fiel la a .rayed w-1 h Fungicide—
and all diseased pNnts rogucd out. la couse-
quence tae improvera nt In our fields was
particularly marked this season, th; plants
remaiJlng thriitv and green long after ihe li les
in ot ler llelds had died down, and in addlti'ir
w.* did n jt hastf^n maturiiy bat allowed
the plants to complete their growth
ajd ripen thoroughly, makiug
solid ioldenbulbs which usuaKy
give much btftter results than
the white, sappy, early-dug
bulbs.

Prices of Henderson's
L. Harrisii Bulbs.

FLORISTS I

Send for Our 3

Wholesale s
Catalogue s

BULBS i

Mention the Florlsca' Exchange when writing

H. H. BERGER & CO.

47 Barclay Street, New York.

Write for prices on all

FORGING BULBS, AZALEAS, ETC.

Trade List sent on applicatioD.
VTwntlon th» Florliit*' Gxchance when wrltln*.

ALM

100 1000 soco

Pho-nix Tenuis »nTj »5.00» 13.50

PuiliilA 1.00 SCO 22.50

Kechnata n 5.0O 13.50

Corypha AiislralU 75 5.0U 13.50

Pandanus L'tilis 125 10.(0 27.50

J. L SCHILLER, 404 E. 34th Street. New York

M^ntlnn th* THarlBtw' TCx.'hane*' when -w— it-to»
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦J

♦

CINERARIA CYCLAMEN PRIMULA I PANSY

Largefl'jweredEngJiah; Large fl. Splendens. Kolker's Best. Koiker's Giant.

i, oz.. $3.9J. Pure white, liXJ s., "-50. "4 oz.. $3..50; f,oz. 81-35; ti.OO oz.; H oz., 9j ots.

Trade pku, 50c. Rose, Red. etc., lOOs. 6.5c. Trade Pkt.. Mc. Trade Pkt.. 2.5c.

AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, 52 Dey St., Neinr York.

M«7itlon the PlorlBU* Exchange when wrltlnc

SCHMIDT'S PANSIES Allen's D&liance Mignonette!

DIHQV Giant mixed, extra, trade pkc. 25c., oz., ft. 50
rAHal Giant Trimardeau. pkt,. 25c ,lh.. $12.00; Giant
TellowEngl sh, mixed, French mix , pkt . lOc., oz.,75c.
Ih.. fS.OO; Bagnot, Caaeler, Parisian, large stained
trade pkt , 50c., oz.. $1.00 ; Cecile Davy and Mme. Per^
ret, trade pkt.. 25c. Sample frte Cash or credit.
Victor Bartel, Morrla Ave., Woodhaven, N. Y,

Mention the Floriets' Elxchange when writing.

Hyacinths, Tulips, . .
Narcissus, Crocus, etc.

NOW ON UANi).

Send your list of wants for quotations.

i

BOBBINK & ATKINS, |

Rutherford, N. J. 2

^F^ W WVV WV W WWW W V w V^V

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

H.4.VE :no equai,.

Comprising the cream of all the leading
strains; unsurpaseed for size and col rs.
'/4 oz., Sl.f* ; 1 oz., g4.50. One million plants
ready by September 10th.

J. C. SCHMIDT, = Bristol, Pa,

MentloB the Florlsta' Bxchang* when wriunc.

PANSY PLANTS AND SEED

'200U SEED!?.

Grown under glass, from special selected spikes, for
florists' use. Non-i B'-oulne unless my signature is
across the face of each packet.

$1.00 PER PACKET.
No seedsmaD b^nany ofmr indoor grown
seed, except in sealed packets* with my sig-
nature acroMH face of each.— C. II. ALLEN.

CHA8. H.ALLEN, Floral Park. N.Y.

Mention tbe Florists' Exchange when writing.

LILIUM HARRISII

5-7in.SiO per II)00,S{.53 pjr 100; 7-9 in. S9 per 100; 9-l1in,SI8 per 100.

BERMUDA-GROWN LONGIFLORUM

Guaranteed 90 per cent, free from disease. Prices on above an I all other bulbs and plants cheerfully given.

DF'.'V^- O. SCJHlMCXrr^. Jorsoy Oity, Tiff. O".

Mention tbe Florlsti' Exchange when writing.

At Clovena Nurseries,
Home of tbe Pan8y»

we are growing pansy plants
by the million and offer our
Famous Blends at 60 els.
per 100 ; $2 50 per 500, pre-
paid. By expreei $4 00 per
1000. Special prices on large
lots, separate colors or
blooming size.

If you have not received
our Special lUnstrated
Pansy Price List, recently
issued, in which w; offer
over 100 distinct colors,
blends and strains, Inclad-
ing all the novelties and
Other seasonable seeds,
write for it.

ly.MlRKETGlltDENERS'lSSOGIlIIOII.

39-41 Cortlandt St.
P.O. Box 2341

New York.

llusUoB tb« FlorUU' Excb&nc. wh.n wrIUiw.

Septtmber 2, 1899.

The F=lorists' Exchange.

865

ASTER

COSMOS PANSY ' SALVIA? ZIN(

I^KDl^^l^PORTJ

rointe and iaformation from seedBmen, and
aU intere-ted In thlB column, solicited. Ad-
dress EniToH SEKn ritADK.careof KLORieTB'
EicliANdE, p. O. Box 11)97, New I'orli.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION

ALEXANDER KopoERS, ChicaRO, 111., Pret-i-
dent; A i.hert McCli.Lotu} H.Cincinnati, First
Vice-President: P'. W. Bolgiano, W'asliing-
ton. Second Vicc-I'resident ; S. F Willard,
\Vether8field,Codn,, Secretary and Treasurer.

New York — The scarcity in 7-0 Har-
risii bulbs has been very noticeable this
week. Dealers are paying as high as
.If'JO.OO per 1000 for the bulbs, to fill
orders.

Some early shipments of Dutch bulbs
have arrived ; the tulips average fully as
good as last year, but are not equal to
the best sent over at times when bulbs
were plentiful. Ilycacinthsaveragesmall,
but appear to be sound and well de-
veloped.

Caribou, Me.— The H. A. Edwards i
Co., has been organized with a capital
stock of $L>0,()00, all paid in. The
oRicers are H. X. Edwards, president;
P. S. Gond, clerk; H. .\. Edwards, P. .S.
Gond and Geo. O. Smith, directors. H..A.
Edwards was choosen as general mana-
ger and treasurer.

The George W. P. Jerrard Seed Co. has
leased the storehouse and office on Pleas
ant street, formerly used by George W.
P. Jerrard, and now occui)y the same.
The gentlemen comprising this company
are Messrs. P. L. and Haines Hardison
and L. E. Tuttle.

European Notes.

With the e.xeeiitiou of a fe\V thunder
storms we stand as we were. Nastur-
tiums and sweet jieas are drying up too
rapidly to please us, and the later pick-
ings of phlox and pansy are poor.

\'egetable and farm seeds show no
change worth mentioning.

European Seeds.

Guaranteeing Seeds. — In a circular
distributed by the Division of Botany of
the Department of Agriculture relative
to crimson clover seed, A. J. i'ieters, in
charge of I'ure Seed Investigation, has
the following to say on the subject of
seed guarantee:

"The seedsman cannot guarantee a
crop. This depends on so many uncon-
trollable conditions that no seed, how-
ever good, can always produce a crop,
but the dealer can guarantee the quality
of the seed, and upon this consumers
iiave a right to insist. This guarantee
might be made good tor three to six
months to protect the seedsman against
deterioration of the seed by agi' after it
leaves his hands. Incase (jf dis|iute the
State station or U. .S. Department of
Agriculture should be asked to test the
seed, and this report should be accepted
by both luirties. A guarantee will
enable the farmer to judge whether the
Iirice is fair. He can compare the price
with the guaranteed value and purchase
accordingly.

"In making a guarantee the seedsman
should agree that in case the seed sold
does not come up to the guarantee he
will eitlier replace it with a fresh sample,
Iiaying freiglit charges, orthat he will re-
fund a i)ro rata amount of the money
paid for the seed, as the purchaser shall
elect. The real value of a sample of seed
is determined by multiplying thepercent-
age of purity by tlie percentage of ger-
mination and dividing by 100. For ex-
ample, if a sample is '.IS per cent, pure
and shows a germination of 90 i)er cent.,
98X00

its real value is ;::; 88.1.' per cent.

100
Again, if the purity is 98 per cent, but the
germination only r,{) jier cent., the real
value will be 49 [lercent. Expressing
this in terms of pounds per bushel we
have in the Hrst case .'J2.92 pounds of
pure and germinable seed in every bushel
of ()0 pounds and in the second case !29.-l
pounds. If the seed was guaranteed to
have a purity of 98 per cent, and a ger-
mination of 90 per cent, and thegermina-
tion fell to 80 per cent, on test, the
amount of rebate would be 9.8 per cent.

of the purchase price. The principal use
of the guarantee is not the return of a
small .aHionnt of money b\ittheas«uranee
to the farmer that the seed he buys is
good and that his time and labor will
not be wasted.

"The Seed Laboratory is making a
special study of grass and forage plant
seeds, and any sample sent in will be
promptly tested and reported on. Farm-
ers will find it to theiradvantage tosend
samples for test, giving nameof tinnfrom
whom purchased, price paid, and the
guarantee, if any. Thesentiment against
the sale of poor seed is growing, and it is
to the interest of all concerned that
fraudulent practices should bestopped or
the perpetrators exposed when found.
If the Department can secure abundant
samples of the crimson clover sold this
season, esijecially in tlie South, it is i:)OS-
sible that some advance may be made
tosvard betterseed. Theguarantee, how-
ever, furnlslips the key to the situation.
If consumers will buy from responsible
seedsmen and before purchasing insist
upon a guarantee, there willbelittle pos-
sibility of trouble. The purchaser of
cheap seed, on the other hand, is fre-
(|uently the reason why no stand is
secured, or why the plants are too weak
to winter over."

Imports and Exports Statistics —

The following exports and imports of
plants, slirubs, seeds, etc., are for the
month of May.

The dutiable imports of plants, shrubs
and vines amounted to .1ii;il,969 in .\I;iy,
1899, and $7.")1,2-I7 during the eleven
months' period of 1899. The free im-
ports of seeds amounteU in Ma.v to
.'it41.071 against S40,-i:i4: during May,
1898. The total for the eleven months
amounted to .$722, <>.">.") during 1899, as
comiiared with .'if0.")9, 618 during 1898.
The (lutiableini]iortsof seedswere vaiufd
at .'$18,801 in .May, of his year,as against
.$1."),738 worth imported during the same
month a year ago.

The exports of seeds to other countries
amounted to .$89,;i:il in May, 1899, as
compared with .f 109,194 during May of
a year ago.

F»erry Watsoi-i & Oo.

CALIFORNIA^ SEED HOUSE

Onion Seed
Lettuce
Celery
Carrot
SalsHy
Parsnip
etc.

-SPECIALTIES-
Sweet Peas
Cosmos
HollyhocU

Verbenas
Asters
Mignonette
etc.

Lima Beans
Salt Bush

Bromus Gi^^s
Bermuda "
Johnson
etc.

ALL CALIFORNIA GROWN. WHOLESALE ONLY,

SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

ziniEBEL giTnt pinsiES

Seed \u trade piick»H"eH, $1.00 or $5 00 per oz.

PLANTS of the ahove striiina at the same
price as the common fttrains, $5.00 per lUnO.
Also Iftrtre truup planted pluuls tor winter
bloom, $2.00 per 10 i.

DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, Needham, Mass

Mfttitlnn th<- FI'trlxtH' Kxrhang^- wh>-n writing

RAWSON'S

"Arlington Tested Seeds"

Are now well known to some FLORISTS, we
want Them known to all FLUItlftTS. Special
price list sent on application.

W. W. RAWSON & CO.

12aD(1 13 Fanpiiil Hall S-, HO^TON. MASS

Mention the Florlaf Exchange when writing.

VAUTIER'S

MAMMOTH PANSY.

New crop seed now ready. This is the
largest and finest Pansy ever offered. We
have testimonials from Iloristsfrom all parts
of the U. S. praiHlug its size and merits.
Trade paeket, $1 00; oz., $4.00.

H. G. F4UST I CO., n,f> fV.; PHIL*., Pi.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

Ebtaulisued 1H76.

iNOOKPlHtATKD 1890.

COASEEDCO.

Wholesale Seedsmen

34 Gansevoort St.,

NEW YORK.

411, 413, 415,Sansome St..

SAN FRANCISCO.

Mention the FloristB' Exchange when writing.

POTTED STRAWBERRIES!

Send for list of New I»edlg;ree Varieties.

Also list of Roses, Shrubs, English Ivy, Privet and Shade Trees at low prices.
THE ELIZABETH NURSERY COMPANY. Elizabeth, N.J.

M^ntlrin fh» Pn'>rlRt|t' P^Tz-hnnir* wh<'n w^fln*

FRESH SEEDS

JUST
ARRIVED

KENTIA
KENTIA

OF

BELMOREANA.

FORSTERIANA, 4.00 per 1000 seeds

Bulb Catalogue Now Ready. Mailed on application.

,84.00 per 1000 seeds (

While

Unsold.

J. M. THORBURN & CO., 36 Cortlandt St., New York.

HentloD the Floiiata' Eichange when writing

4 Fair Exchange.

We find that old saying " there is no robbery
in a fair exchange" strongly exemplified in
the case of paying for ads in your valuable
paper. A. & G. KOSBACH.

Pemberton, N. J.

PANSY SEED

ABSOLUTELY FRESH.

A very superior strain from noted European growers,
with Iarg:e,well ehaped flow, rBOf magDlflcenicolorlng.

Very finest mixed per oz,, f6.00

Separate colors " 3.00

J. L. SCHILLER, 404 E. 34th St., New York.

Mention the FlorlntB' Eichange when writing

S SURE CROP MUSHROOM SPAWN S

■ ¥8.0() per UK) 1I>K. ■

5 Pamphlet How to Grow Munhrooiiis, 10c. J

H LILIUM HARRIS'!. EARLT RDMtN HUCINTHS ■

B Special prices on application, •

! WEEBER & DON, Seed Merchants & Growerfl. 5
5 U4 Chambers St., NEW YOKK. E

Mention the Florlatj' B^xchaJlg«^ when irrlttn»

FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA

True white, from Bermuda seed. Grown at
our own place in California. Now en route,

FIRST SIZE. MioH^n. diam . S5 00 a 1000.
SECOND " «8toH " 3 00

JACKSON & PERKINS CO., '*N'';ir^?r'^:

Mention the Florists' Exnhangp whpn wHttnp

\ MICHEL PLANT -■> 5
BULB CO. ■

ST. LOUIS, MO.

Mention the PHorlgta' Exchange when writing

PANSIES WORTH RAISING

EXCKLI-ENT SKEd] J-J8;''|^Oo^i' *1 •>»

CASH WITH ORDER.

C. SOLTIU S CO., Jersey City, N. J.

199 GRANT AVENUE.
Mention the Florlata' Eiohange when wrltlni

I PLANT SEED CO. il

( \ Wholesale Merchants. ! !

o o

J \ jtjtjtjt ST. LOVIS. JtJiJtJlt \ !

w.^^^ ^.^^^ W^>^ CW^ W V w^ ^
Montton the PlorlBts' Exchange when writing.

Freesia Growers!

H inch $360 per lOOU.

»» •• 2.60

\\i " and under 150 "

J. E. BOYCE 8 Go , Santa Monica, Cal.

Mention the FIorlBts' Bzcbange when wrttlDf.

SPECIAL SEEDS

2 For the FLORIST ani) GARDENER. £

■ Sind tor Wholesile Catalogut. . . ■

■ JOHNSON & SXOKES, ■

■ 217-219 Market St., PhllaOtlphla. ■

Mention the FIorlBts* Exchange when wrltlns.

MEXICAN BULBS

Now l8 the time to send orders for AmarylHs. BfSBera,
Milla, Tlgrldlae, etc. Special prices on large lut-s.

nRPHIflQ ^*^ have them for wlnior blooming.
UnvniUO Special prices on advance orders tor

L Ancepealba. A few plants of L. Majolls alba, at

J'.KXl per 10 hulbe.

EXHIBITION CACTI T^^^^^^t^l^^Sl

J. A. McD01^E:1<C, City of Mexico.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

....Bulbs, Plants

OF ALL KINDS.
HULSEBOSCH BROS.,

ENGLEWOOD, N. J.

Mention the Florl.t.' Exohang*' wh^n writing.

FRESH SEEDS, 1899 CROP

Cryptoineria Japonicn. Japan araucarla, trade

pkt, 25C18.; lOtOeecdB. fiJ.OO.
EleeauH, trade pkt , i;5cte.; 1000 seeds. $2.00.
Calceolaria ilybrlda GrauiUflora, Benary's

Prite Strain, trade pkt.,25ctB.; rtlOti seeds, 75 cU.
Cineraria Ilybrlda 4>raiiiliflorn, Be^iary's

Prize Strain, trade pkt. l^cts; lOdUs eds.TScts.
Primula t'hineuHlH Fimb. (■iirniiiea, Henary's

Prize Strain, trade pkt., iSctfl.; KKXleeedB.f 1.50.
i*anHy, lienary's Hon Plus Ultra, trade pkt.. 25 cts.;

oz.. $4.00. Cahu with Order.

SHELLROAD GREENHOUSE & SEED CO.. Grange. Md.
Mention the Florlets' Exchanpc wh*>n writing.

Mention the FnorlatB* Exobange when writing.

RARE COLLECTED SEEDS

OF AMERICAN

Woody and Herbaceous Plants.

Ask lor List and Discounts.
PINEHURST NURSERIES,

OTTJ KATZENSTEIN.Mgr. PINEHURST, N.C.
Mention the FIorlBts' Exchange when wrltlnc.

PANSY

Giant mixed, oz., f2.00; trade
pkt., 25c.; Giant Trimardeau.
mixed, oz., |1.50: lb , $15. Glaut
Yellow, trade pkt.. 25c.; oz., $1.75. French mixed, oz.,
75c.; lb , $10. English mixed, oz.. 75c.: lb., $8.00. Lord
Beaconsfleld, pkt., 2tic.; oz.. $2.00. Bngnot, Caasler.
Parisian, large stained trade pkt., 50c.; oz., $4.00. Giant
Mme. Perret and Cecil I>avy, trade pkt., 25c.

('ineraria liybrlda, dwarf mixed, large flowering,
trade pkt.. 25c Primula SinonMiii, fine mixed,
trade pkt.. 25c.; oz.. $10.00; 10 separate packets of prlm-
nlas. each 50c. Forget-IVIe-Nor, elegantlBglma, for
"^Iiiter blooming. Victoria blue, Palusirls, trade pkt.,
15c. EdkIIsIi DaiMrt double mixed, pure white,
double or snowball, trade pkt.. 20c. HlncliN. double,
for Winter blooming, for cutting, wlilie. trade pkt.,
50c.; bright red. 50c. Special Oder! 1 will send
sample of any of the above seeds free of charge. All
the above are this year's crop BEACIIjIEU.

Walker Ave., Woodhaven, Neiiv York*

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

866

The F^l-ORIsts- ExcHKisce.

Raw. 10 cents per lliu- (S woMsl. eadi l°s,^;«km
Cash v.-\th oi\lor. Tlil« nU} appUea only to sltuftilon
wanted aavertlMnieiU* and w^en set eollit. wUliout
dliplHT. DlsplavadverUscmontaH.lX) per inch. ^NUen
lottfrt are to be addrewed In our caro add 10 cl*. to
cover expense of torwanllng.

SITUATION wanted tn oommerelnt or prtvute
ereenhou"*^ as first aBslstiint: U yenrs' ci-
perlou(M». ase SO, A I referenceo ns to ability, sobriety.
etc. C. N'.. care Florists' Kxchaniie.

SITUATION wanted by prnotlciil man. In marjwe-
ment of Krowtim depjirtment; up tn roses, car-
nations and all branches. Address K. B., care A,
1>. Rose. 116 OranR.' Ko*d. H!ontcIalr. N. J.

POSITION w.inted, by (ierninn Borlst, single.
*■ middle line. 37 yenrs' commercial experience.
fnlly competent in all branches. capaMe t<< tHke
lullcharRo. Addro^sH. B.. care Klortsts' Kxcbaune.

CITUATION w;inted on commercial pUict\ by
'^ youDK. all-around florist, niie 52, four years'
experience: ro^es. curnatlons. ueneral Breennouse
work; aotlTO and reliable: steady position ex-
peoted. D. A., care Florists' Kxchanue.

SITUATION wanted, a position iis counter man
and salesman, by a pra'tlcal and experienced:
middle aeed man. in seed, btilo and plant houses
20 years' oiporieiice in aellinn.ijrowimr. etc Addres,
for full particulars C. I... care Florists" KxchanKe.

AOVERTISKH wants position aa head Hardener
on small or larpo place, well posted In all
details of Bontleman's estatilishment. fully com-
petent in most branches for huloir and outdoor
work: married; one child: German-Amerlcnn ; 40
years. Address Martin Odendahl. Oarbondale. Pa.

FLORIST. Oermnn. '^7. good grower of
cat flowera and general market stuff
wants altnatlon.

D, K., care Florists* Exchange.

SITUATION ^' ANTED

By a Germnn Horist, married, 13
years' experience ill all branches of
the trade: as foreman or to take
charge of private phice. Answer with
particniars to F. T., Ill Cook Ave.,
Meriden, Conn.

SITUATION ^'ANTED.

A jonng, married man, 30 years' experi-
ence In growing roses and general florist
stock, would like a situation where a man
of good character and one who is well
posted in the florist business Is wanted.
At liberty after Sept. 15tli ; Pennsylvania,
New Jersey or New York preferred. Good
references. Address D. E., care Florists*
Exchange.

THE UNDERSIGNED

Desires a permanent place where there is chance
for advancement. Has had M years' experience as
a florist In general Rreenhouie w.>rk; can wi.irk at
carpenterina, pipe flttine. palntinjt. alaztnkt. and
other mechanical work. Has had a good business
edacatlon and experience and is a practical boi.>k-
keeper; has arown carnations for a number of years
with some degree of success; expert Drnpanator of
general stock; has handled seeds for 25 years; posi-
tion in the Ka"t preferred.

W. R. SHELMIRE, Avondale. Pa.

(Formerly Carnation Grower.)

HELP WlliTED

K*te SI per Inch. No adv. less than 50o.

IV ANTED.

Single man, with some experience In growing cama-
tloDB; give reference and state salary expected, with
board.

WILLIAM WALTON.

Oxford, Chester Co., Pa-

WANTED.

By a. large seed house a arst-class salesman,
thoroughly familiar with seeds and bulbs.
Apply with full particulars as to experience,
salary, age, etc.. to.

». »., P. O. Boi 1697, New York.

TVANTED.

Young man of pleasing address for
first-class store ; only a competent man
need applj-.

GASSER'S, Euclid Ave., Cleveland, Ohio.

"WANTED.

Man, single, for general greenhouse work ; in-
dustrious and sober: one preferred with some
experience in out-door work, general garden-
ing, etc. Address, stating wages required,
and references.

Klngrs Hlifli-v\-a>-,
P. O. 8ta. 6. Brooklyn, PI. V.

iCantloD th* Florlata' Exchanc* when wrltlnc.

HELP WIIITED.

"WANTED.

SliiBit' imin with Home I'xpfrlfiioe In Kreeii-
liiMi.>*f ntHl.minIt>n work, on Htnall connnerftnl
place; Htate wam's with board. ,\(iilrfsrt

P. O. IIOX 20I,

Liberty, itulllvaii Co., KJ. V.

"WANTED.

Assistants in our Voifi'table and Flower
Seed Departments.

R. & J. FARQVHAR & CO.,
IG and 1!> So. Market St., lloston, Mass.

WANTED.

Grower of Hardy Perennials with thorough
commercial experience in tliis cliiss of stock;
must tie accustomed to handliag men.

HENRY A. rUEEK. Lock Bo.x 1618,
Phlladelplila.

M^ ANTED AT ONCE.

Young man of good steady habits to work in
greenhouse and garden one wlio can make
himself Konerally useful on a small com-
mercial place. Address, staiint:: experience,
nationality and reference, also wngesexpected
with board. Steady place for the right man.
Address
H. B. D.. Box 15, KsseXf Conn.

SEEDSMAN W^ANTED.

Permanent position and good salary to a
man that understands the business and has an
acquaintance with the market gardeners
around New York City. Apply by letter.

C. P., care Florists' Exchange.

WANTED.

A young man or girl to take charge of a
store, must understand makicg-up of designs
and out tiowers; give references and wagea
wanted. Address

CARL E. TAUBE, Trenton, N. J.

MISGEIUNEOUS WINTS.

Rate :$1 per inch. No adv. less than 50c.

CARNATIONS WANTED

•2000 L. MeGowan, 2000 Daybreak,
3000 Wm. Soott, 500 Scarlet Wave.

Good Plants, State Lowest Cash Price.

J. F. ncDONOUQH,
453 S. Orange Ave., Newark, N. J.

BUSINESS OPPORTUmilES.

Rate SI per inch. No adv. less than 50o.

GHINuC DP A LlrLllMt doing good bus nessi
established I8t^ ; U years' present location. 7 lioeplials,
cImrchL-a.scliools. nurmalcoUege.and other lostltutlons
near; no encumbrances, full investlcatlon allowed,
good reason; no brokersortrlflerB. F.J. Bernstciu,
N.K. cor. 3d Ave. and OSth St.. N.T. City. Tel. 36S-7a.

BUSINESS FLORIST.

Boston summer resort, greenhouse, cold
frames, etc. ; living apartments; rent paid in
labor; fine business if skilled in care of shrubs
and grounds ; best of references required.

Address 519 Beacon St., Boston, Mass.

DESIRABLE SITE FOR
GREENHOUSE AND GARDENS.

Nine acres. Pond supplying an abun-
dance of water under gravity pressure.
Thirty miles from New York City. Low
price and easy terms. Address
P. O. BOX 14,

Pleasantville Station, N. Y.

Mention the Florists' Exctiange when writing.

New York.

The Market.

The extrcnu' diilliu'.'i.'i wliicli pri'-
valleil last week wiib also ii niiirkiMl
feature at the l)e«iniihiK of this one, lint
by Tuesday stuc-K nmuneiiced tc] ninve
easier anil Vhits in i-ntain lines .-ire mil
so iirononneed ;is tliey wei-e. .Asters, for
instanee, arc iloin;;- quite a little lic;tter
nnil stiffer |n-ices are maintained. I.cuik
Btemnied Semple's in white and iiinii
feteh as hish as $l.L'."i perdoziMi bunches.
From results obtained tlms far this sen-
son it would seem that the demand for
speciosuni lilies is decreasinj; year by-
year, while on the other hand the supply
is being auninented; anil .at the present
time prices are luolialily not avcraj^ins
more tlian a iIoll:\r a luindrcd.

The best selliinj; tiowers just now are
special American Iteaut.v. There is, of
course, not so many corning in. but those
who are fortunate enough to have them
find no ditlicnlty in realizing 2."ic. each
for them. Hetween tln>seand the extras,
however, there is n wide margin jind l."c.
is a top fignre tor tile latter. I'.ride and
Bridesmaid n re nmcli improved in quality,
and the top price asked is .1f4 ptrldO.
Out of tlie many thousands arriving
there are but few that reach this grade
and there is lU) doulit that a greater
jiroportion are sold at :.'."ic. .-i hundred
than there are at $-1. .Meteor are lieiug
received in all grades, and they fetch any-
where from .'iOe. to .f-t, according to
quality. Kaiserin is holding lirst place
for good white and bring $1;.

Carnations are somewhat shy both as
to quality and (juantity; the very best
bring ifl, with poor stock much cheaper.
Fancies are out of it altogether for the
present.

l.ily of the valley ..leems to be much too
lilentiful, for in one thousand lots it can
be had for $15.

Cut adiantum is finding very slow sales,
and the prices realized are anything but
satisfactory. The same remarks also
apply to cut bunches of asparagus. Smi-
la-X is now bringing .$1 per dozen strings.

With the rnling prices so low tor the in-
ferior grades of roses, it does not, on the
face of it, seem profitable to the growers
to send so much of this stock to market.
We cannot help thinking that it half the
present crop of tiowers had been dis-
budded the net returns from the balance
would be just as large as is being received
from the wholecrop: forthose that weie
disbudded would have given much better
returns later.

.\mong the retailers there is little doing
except in funeral work; this line has kept
them fairly busy the last few days.

The issue of the Florists' Ex-
CH.\NGE for Sept. 16 and again for
Sept. 30, will be 10,000 copies; this
means a copy for each and every
likely and desirable purchaser. We
invite the attention of Advertisers
to this unusual opening, and will
be glad to receive their favors.

MISCElimEOOS.

Rate $1 per Inch. No adv. less than 50c.

FOR RENT OR SAI.E.

Greecbouses, situated Id a large town 1q Massa-
cbueetts; a flrst-class retail business, good stock on
band, toolB. etc.. all in good order.

D. C "-'are Florists* Exchange.

FOR SALiF.

One No. 17 Hltchlngs Hot Water Boiler and 1500 feet
of 4 Incb cast iron beating pipe. 4 valves and 5 ex-
pansion tanks ; need only 3 years. Price, f 200, t. o. b.
cars New Holland, O.

ED. HELFRICII.

FOR sale:

At a Bargain, 6,5C0 ft. 16x24 D.T. Glass,
and a No. 11 Page Boiler, nearly new, with
steam pipes and other fixtures. For particu-
lars, address

BRINTON WALTER, Parkesburg:. Pa.

SHIPPING AND

MARKETING TAG

Preserve your identity on the stock you send
into market by the use of our water-proof
Shipping and Marketing Tag. Prices and
samples on application to

THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE,

p. O. Box 1697, New York.
Mention tli« Florist.' Bxch&nge whta wrttins.

Brevities.

The ("lit Flower Market is still a very
live topic.

H. UecUer lina ilerideil to (iiscoiitniiic
Ills wbolesnle cut tlower hiinineBH.

.lames WeMiimis i.-* hrlKlitenin;;- his
store up with ii new i-oiit o( pnint.

A. J. Tharp,of liedlonl Station, is adil-
ins ;?,500 feet of ylass to his est»bliBl\-
iiient.

.Some of the dealers are in favor of coii-
tiiuiingto close at i P.M. for several
weeks yet.

J. L. Schiller, 4(14 Kast :Uth street, has
received this week a coiisiKiiineiit of Pau-
danus iitilis in tir.st-cla.ss condition.

G. Heidtmnller has rcsij;ncd his posi-
tion as managerof the plant department
in the Siegel-Cooper department store.

Harry Papworth.of -New Orleans, La.,
and A."Cowee, of Herliin, N. Y., were in
town this week. J. A.Valentine, Denver,
t'ol., was also a vi.sitor.

.\ bowling tournament is on the docket
to take place in this city in the near
future. It is understood at present that
at least six teams will be represented.

The exhibition of l-'ruits. Flowers and
Vegetables of the .\inerican Institute,
will take place September 13(>-2'.l, in the
Berkeley Lyceum, l'.)-21 West 44th street.

John Scott, of the Keap street green-
houses, recently fell from his wagon re-
ceiving such injuries as to confine him to
the house several days. No bones were
broken.

The t'ommissionersof Parks are adver-
tising for bids for the erection and com-
pletion of a greenhouse in Prospect Park.
Plans and specifications can be seen at
the offices of the Department in Liteh-
tield Mansion, Brooklyn.

J. .Austin Shaw reached home Satur-
day afternoon. He is doing nicely
though still weak from the result of his
accident, and it is expected that he will
resume his ordinary business duties soon.
He expresses his thankfulness for the
manv kind personal attentions received
at tlie hands of the Detroit florists, and
others of his numerous friends.

(i. E. Bradshaw has taken the store
No. 33 West listh street. The old loca-
tion in 30t!i street has liocome too small
forhis increasing business. .Several chrys-
anthemum growers have lately been
added to his list of consignors and it was
imperative that a larger store be pro-
cured. The interior will l)e fitted up with
the ail modern improvements and store
isiutendedtobe ready for opening by the
loth of the present month.

Philadelphia.

Great preparations are being ina<le
here for the G. A. K. encampment. Dec-
orations are going up and indications
point to a very large attendance wliicli
ought to make lots of business. J.. J.
flabermehl's Sons are doing the wreath-
ing decorations around the columns of
the .\ venue of Fame and grand stands.

There is nothing new to report as to
the cut tlower business excepting that
asters can be had for a song; the market
is glutted with them.

Frank N. Bartram, who is in the city
ortice of Wm. H. Moon Co., nurserymen,
has been appointed examiner of nursery
stock for the eastern counties of Pennsyl-
vania.

In about two weeks' time another
wholesale florist will open up in this city;
this party is now looking for a store
within easy reach of the other commis-
sion houses.

We learn that the business of Miss E.
M. Wood, 15th street below Locust, has
been sold and that the store will be
opened shortly as a retail establishment.
Miss Wood had to give up the store on
account of the death of her mother.

John Smith, of Lansdowne, was
drugged and robbed on Tuesday night
while returning home from the city. He
was unconscious when found and is still
in a dazed condition. Latest reports
state that he is coming around all right.

The return cricket match, tlorista
versus Stoke I'ogis, will take place at
Wissinoming next Thursday. A grand
time is anticipated. Come out and root.

The Florists' Club coiuinittee will com-
mence planting beds at the Kx|iositicm
grounds on Monday next, and expect to
make a grand display down the Esplan-
ade for the opening day, September 14.

H. Bayersdorler & Co. request all
their friends, and those who wish to be-
come their friends, who may be visit-
ing here during the G. A. R. Encamp-
ment, or at any other time, to make
their headquarters at this firm's place,
where the members will be glad to see
them, entertain them and tender them
the use of their offices, etc.

David KnsT.

September 2, 1899

The Florists'

■XCHKNGl

8d7

miaSERT DEPIBTHHT.

White-leaved liinden. — It is donbtfnl
if a more perfect, larse-growing tree ex-
ists than tlie wliite-leaved linden — per-
fect in symmetry, compactness and gen-
eral neatness. Perhaps it is too compact
and regular to suit some tastes, but as I
have frequently remarked, there is a
placefor everything in nature. In com-
parison with the "European' linden,
Tilia europiea, of which the white-leaf is
said to be a variety, it is quite distinct.
Its leaves are much larger and growth
more vigorous, in fact, worked on Euro-
pean stock, it will outgrow the latter,
usually making a very noticeable en-
largement at the junction. Theunderside
of the leaves is perfectly white, and lends
attractiveness to the tree, as the wind
blows and the leaves flutter. As a flow-
ering tree it is also valuable, for it
blooms in great profusion in the month
of .July. But these little yellow flowers
are modest, and are half concealed be-
neath the leaves; their sweet perfume,
however, ladens the air. making every-
one coming into proximity look around
for the fragrant flowers. While a vigor-
ous grower, in one sense, it maintains
good proportions, and does not seem to
expend the greater part of its vitalit.v to
the benefit of its upper branches. A fine
specimen, which I have been observing
for many years, twenty or twenty-five
years old. is now as broad and healthy
at the base as could be desired, and, in
fact, had to be trimmed up. at one time,
as its sweeping branches interfered with
people passing. Lindens have received a
bad name for trouble by borers, and the
T. europipa certainl.v once deserved it:
but on this white-leaved one I have never
seen a harmful insect nor trace of one. It
should make a good street tree.

Hardy Grasses and Hydrangeas. —

An exceedingly good combination is
effected by planting Hydrangea p. g.
around a clump of eulalias. most partic-
ularly shown when the white flowers of
the hydrangea appear. Eulalia gracU-
"ima univittata is the most effective for
graceful growth. One sometimes can see
such arrangements, and work out the
idea with other plants, but it is not al-
ways successful. I saw, recently, hy-
drangeas grouped around a compact
evergreen. Grace was lacking as a center-
piece, and the hydrangeas consequently
looked out of place, besides which, the
base of the evergreen was spoiled by
being shaded.

A solitary large clump of Arundo
donax has a more attractive appearance
than one would imagine. After several
years" development, the stems bear out
from the center of the bed, making a
graceful bed without requiring a dwarf
edging. The variegated variety is good
for such an edging, however, and con-
trasts well with the green.

S. Mexdelson Meehax.

Practical .Assistance to Tree Plant-
ers.— The Division of Forestry of the
L'nited .States Department of Agriculture
is prepared, so far as its very limited
appropriation will permit, to render
practical and personal assistance to
farmers and others by co-operating with
them to establish forest plantations,
woodlots, shelterbelts and windbreaks.
\ section of the Division has recently
been organized and placed in charge of
an expert tree planter, assisted by a
number of collaborators and assistants
residing in the different States, who are
thoroughly familiar with their local
conditions. This section will devote it-
self entirely to investigations in tree
planting and to the assistance of those
who may avail themselves of the co-
operative plan outlined in the circular.
Applications for such assistance will be
considered in the order of their receipt,
but the Division reserves the right to
give preference to those fikely to furnish
the most useful object lessons, .\fter an
application has been madeand accepted,
the superintendent of tree planting, or
one of his collaborators or assistants,
will visit the land of the applicant, and,
after adequate study on the ground, will
make a working plan suited to its par-
ticular conditions. The purpose of this
plan is to give help in the selection of
trees, information in regard to planting,
and instruction in handling forest trees
after they are planted. Briefly stated,
the Division proposes to give such aid to
tree planters that woodlots. shelterbelts.
windbreaks, and all other economic
plantations of forest trees may be so
well established and cared for as to at-
tain the greatest usefulness and most

permanent value to their owners. Cir-
cular No. 22 of the Division of Forestry
gives full particulars of the proposed
plan.

At a recent meeting of the Committee
of the Philadelphia National Export Ex-
position on Grounds and Buildings.
Chief Engineer Birkinbine was author-
ized to contract with the Andorra -Nur-
series tor an elaborate scale of land-
scape gardening about the Exposition
Grounds. The work will be commenced
at once.

The Ohio State Horticultural Society
will hold its customary State Fair meet-
ing on the Fair grounds at 7 P. M..
Thursday. Sept. 7. President E. H. Cush-
man, of" Euclid and .Secretary W. W.
Famsworth, of Waterville have issued
invitations strongly urging all members
of the organization to attend. The fol-
lowing topics will bediscuBsed: "In what
manner can thehortieulturaldepartment
of the Fair be made more valuable to the
horticulturists and the general public?"
"How can we increase the value of our
annual meetings?" "Harvesting and
storing Winter fruit." " Preparing or-
chards for Winter.''

The thirteenth annual convention of
the .Association of Cemetery Superinten-
dents will be held in New Haven. Conn..
September 5-8. X very interesting pro-
gram has been prepared.

Cibotinm Schiedi.— Old plants of
Cibotium Schiedi which become stunted,
or injured in any way, are very apt to
send out side growths near the base of
the stem. These, when taken off, rooted
in sand and grown on for a while make
valuable specimens in a short time. This
plant Is from Mexico, and does not require
much heat at any season of the year. If
grown cool it is hard to beat for house
work, .\nother cibotium, easier to get
up in quantity and little inferior to
Schiedi for house decoration, is named
C. Barometz. It has the same habit of
giving off suckers when in an old state
and does well in a cool house. Spores of
both species are successfully vegetated
when scattered over the surface of prop-
erly prepared material, that is, a sub-
stance which does not encourage the
growth of mosses, liverworts and confer-
void vegetation. Fern root peat, such
as is used for orchids, chopped very fine,
together with a little chopped sphagnum
and charcoal makes an elegant surface
for the spores. Place the pots or seed
pans in saucers and water from the
bottom.

Paeraria Thnnbergiana has for sev-
eral years been distributed throughout
the country under the name of Delichos
japonicus. It is a hardy, trifoliate
leaved vine, having inconspicuous pur-
plish pea-shaped flowers which are sel-
dom produced except on the old wood of
well eetablshed plants. The flowers
amount to but little, however: in fact,
no one would grow the vine on account
of the flower display. It is the rapidity
with which the vine will cover space
which has made it a favorite with those
who have given it a trial. It is. without
doubt, the most rapid growing hardy
vine in cultivation. and is useful eitherior
covering the ground. fortrellis work and,
especially for hiding unsightly structures.
Propagation is brought about by cut-
tings. They should be put in now to en-
able the plants to make a little headway
so as to stand over Winter safely. The
leaves, being large and soft, should be
laid flat on the sand without being
shortened back in any way, and allow-
ing only about three inches of stem with
each leaf. Roots are produced from the
under part of the stem a short distance
from where the leaf joins. It seldom
happens that cuttings root in the ordi-
nary way, that is, from the cut part of
of the stem, so that they are ready for
potting in a few days after being put in
the sand. Good plants may be had in a
short time by layering at this period,
keeping the ground moist during the
operation. G. W. O.

Hail Items.

West Newton. Pa. — On the 26th ultimo
this section was visited by a severe hail-
storm which lasted half an hour, doing
great damage to plants. In one of the
greenhouses of .S.C. Brendel. covered with
10x12 glass, the loss was only about one-
tenth, compared with that occurring in
the houses covered with largerglass. No
lusurance.

Firms who are Building:.

Belmont, Mass.— C. Winn Is building
a new greenhouse.

TixreviLLE, Pa, — W. Bay is building
an even-span bouse, 12.5x25 feet.

Gard.ver, Mass. — A. L. Hawkes is
building a greenhouse 150x16 feet.

Gbeexbueg, Ixd. — Mrs. H. Demer. an-
ticipates building a large greenhouse.

Coldwateb. Mich. — Birdsall Cole is
building a greenhouse 24 x SO feet for
roses.

Polo, III. — M. E. Miller has jnst com-
pleted another addition to his green-
house.

MoxsEY, X. Y. — Dent Linkletter has
erected several new violet houses this
Summer.

East Haddam, Coxx. — Thompson Bros.
are making a large addition to their
greenhouse plant.

New Bbcvswick, N. J. — A large green-
house will shortly be erected here for
experimental purposes.

Greexfield. I.vn. — Forest & Winter
have about completed two new green-
houses, each 16-^100 feet.

Baltimore, Md. — The London Park
< emetery has obtained a permit to erect
a greenhouse 20x100 feet.

OcAi.A, Fla.— The Ocala Greenhouses
are just finishing two houses; one 11x65
feet, the other 20 x 74 feet.

Maxchester, N. H. — Mr. Spry is erect-
ing two new greenhouses here, one lOOx
18. and another 100x9 feet.

Newark. O. — George L. Miller is build-
ing two new greenhouses: one 12 x lOO
feet for violets, and one .30 x i:iO feet for
carnations.

AZALEA AMENA

One of the best dwarf, oardy.
early flowering ebrubs. Excellent
forcing plant. Well rooted plants,
from 3": inch pots. Sl^.OO per 100.

SIHUEL G. iOOl, Horri$ville, ''c^:':' Pa.

Mention the FlorlatB' Exchange when writing-

EVERGREEN!

An IMMEKSE SXOC^ of both larfre
and small sized ETergrreen Trees, in
great varietj-- Also Ei-ergrreen Stambs.

COP.EESPOSDEXCE 50UC1TED.

THEW.H.MOONCO. Morrisville.Pa.

Mention the FlortJlg* Exchange when writing.

Qrape Vines

I- -. r,,.-;-. ■; ui..l IT'.ce Lm tr-*i.
Currants. Ciooseberrlr* an»l other -Small
Kruit PlantH. Extra'jualUv. \\ arratitrfl true.
T. S. IIUBUAKD CO., FREDO.MA, X. V.

Mention the Fnorlflts* Exchange when writing.

5,000 Berberis Vulgaris

4,000 Berberis Vulgaris Purpurea

10,000 Berberis Thunbergu

Prices SDd sizes od application.

T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

CABBAGE PLANTS

Field-gTOwD. 15 eta. per 100- ?1.00 per
lOuO; U by mail add 10 cts. per 100. Write
for prices on lar^ lots for fall planting.
D A D G I B V Strone plants. 3.; cts.
• '*'*w^^' per 100; $2.50 a 1000;

if by mail add 20 cts. per loO.
Other Vegetable Plants m Season. Cash wKh order.

B.VINGENTJR. a SON, Whits Marsh, Md.

Mention the Florteta' Exchange when writing

PEACH AND PLUM TREES delTer'/i'-s'ss.

Bellahle and clean =t<x:fe at low wholesale rat««. All
desirable leading varieties of PEACHES, old and
new, in fmltlng orchardB. Have the new Trlamph*
Greensboro* and i^need fruiting. Buds can be
Eapplled In season at low rates.

Very large fftoct of PL DM T&EE8, aU on plam
roots, one and two je&ra. Bads can be supplied of
these also, either from oaraeriea or orchard trees. Hare
all the leading Japuiese rarletlea. Abundance, Bar-
bans. Chabot, Satsuma, WUlard and others ; also the
new R«d J n d e and Wlcfcson In good supply.

Usual supply also of AaparacusB-ooia to offer.

ILEX. PULLEN,"i«ordNur,erie.. ijlford. Dsl.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

P. OUWERKERK

1123 Summit Ave., Jersey City, N. J.

Just received from

RHODODENDRONS,

SPIR«S JAPONIC*.

PEONIES,

POT GROWN LILSCS,

CLEM&TIS and H. P.

PRICES
Mapaoa th» THoHrta'

our HoUand Nurseries

IZ&LEIS,

LILIUNI SPECIOSUM

BLEEDING HEART

HYDR4NGEAINS0RTS.

ROSES, in the best sort*.
MODERATE.
Eieh^ng* wh»" writing.

F. ^ F. NURSERIES

WTiolesale
Growers.

TREES AND PLANTS in fuU assortment.

Mention the Fnorists* Exchange when writing.

SPRINGFIELI,
NEW JERSEY.

Trade Cataloffne
Free.

THE STORES & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio,

Desire to call the attention of Florists and Nurserymen to their W acres of

HARDY' ROSES, their comnlete assortment of FRCIX and ORXAMEKXAC

TREES and S^RCBS. and tbeir U G reenhouses of ROSES,

PALSIS. ElCrS, FER9iS, ETC.

Correspodence and pcreonal inspection solicited. Trade List and Catalogues free.

Mention the Floristg* Eichajiee when writing.

IUBIfC k fine CTfinVo' PEARS, APPL.es. CHERRIES. QUINCES
HAwt A rlHC a I Uba PEACHES, manrln t>eskrlng sizes: Xi.OOU MHADE
""'■*• " • ■"» "• """TREES.alltlndsandBlzei: 15.000 EVERGREENS;
2tolOfeet: lO,00OSHRrBS.manynewtlnils: 30.000 CAL.IFOBMA PRIVET, i to i; feet.
3 COO Colorado BLCE SPBCCE. 2 to 4 feel: 4.000 ARBUR VIT.* trees, 4 lo : feet: lO.fOO
HABDTROSES, 5 strong. Crimson. TeUow and White Bimblers: 1300 PURPLE BEECH,
4to9 feet: CLEM.lLTlS. HOSE VSCCKLES, GR.iPES. Etc.: J.aO RHODUDEN-
DRONS and HARDY AZAI.E.\S.2to3feet. „ ^ , „ .. ^ .,.,,..„

Florists, Landscape Archltecls, Saperlnrendents of Parks and all others wanting stock shonld call on me
or ■KTit'?.

STEPHEN CRANE, Prop. Norwich Nurseries, NORWICH, CONN.

Mention the Florlgts* Exchange whan writing.

STRAWBERRIES

} POX

* ELLWANGER &. BARRY, Mount Hope Nurseries, ROCHESTER, N. Y.

FlQp plants now readv for shipment, Catalogne containing correct descrlpdoni
of the best Tsrleties wltb coltural dlrecdons mailed on reinest. : : : : ;

59th Year #

Mention the Florists' Exchsjice when writing.

868

Tub I=l.orists' Exchange.

American Rose Society.

A CAKll OF THANKS.

On behalf of the Anierkan Rose Society
I wish to express our deep appreiiatioii
of the j^eiierous way in which tliose pres-
ent at the meeting held at Detroit under
the auspices of the S. A. F. rallied to the
support of this society. Although — be-
cause of thefaet that many were anxious
to leave for the excursion — we had but a
few minutes in which to present the
claims of the society, those claims were
so eloquently set forth hy Messrs. Barry,
Craig, Hill and May, that the following
gentlemen subscribed as life members,
namely: E, G. Hill, Wm. C. Harry, H. A.
Siebrecht, E. (J. Asmus, I'aul M. I'ierson,
John N. May, .Samuel Thorne, ISenjamin
Dorrance, Edmund M. Wood, Joscpli
Heacock, Alexander Montgomery, K.
Hippard, Robt. F. Tesson.F. R. I'ierson,
I'hilipBreitmeyer, Peter Keinlicrg.in.'orne
lieinberg, Henr.v Dale, Fred M.ilhison,
J. M. Gasser, J. L. Dillon. Emil I'.uettner,
J.C. Vaughau.lC. W. Ward, O. 1'. Bassett.
Besides these we have a long list of both
active and associate members.

Though only organized last March we
have a membership nearly half as large
as the S. A. F. ; we are dail.v growing in
strength and feel much encouraged in tlie
general interest that is being shown in
our worl\, not only in the trade but by
the amateur and daily press as well.
Almost all the agricultural and horticul-
tural papers have urged ujion their read-
ers the worthiness of, and called atten-
tion to the necessity for, such a society.
The dfiily press has, also, quite to our
surprise, taken the matter up and many
articles have appeared commending the
purposes of the society and wishing us
success. I mention these facts only to
show that we have struck a responsive
chord, and that both the trade and the
amateur lover of the Queen of Flowers
haveatlast awakened to a realization of
what a great work such a society is
capable of perfoiming.

To supplement the remarks of the gen-
tlemen who so ably pres' nted the need of
our society, I wish to say that it is in no
sense a purely trade organization, but is
intended also to help to stimulate the
amateurin his love for the rcise. Thead-
vantage to the trade ^iri.-^iny tlirough in-
creased interest among tlie ni.-isses of tiie
]ie(i|iie nreds no argument. We hope to
enii>nr.i«e the production of new varie-
ties anil in every possible way to increase
general interest in the subject.

To those who were not present at the
meeting in Detroit or did not subscribe
to life membership we wish this to be
considered a personal appeal. As Mr.
Hill so truly said, every florist owes
more totberose than to any other source-
of income and can well afford to supiiort
a society devoted to its interests. Everj-
grower (if roses, cut flowers or plants to
any extent, sliould be willing to contri-
bute $.~>0, thus becoming a life member.
Those who think they cannot afford so
large a sum may become active members
•jy paying $3 per annum.

A hearty and prompt response will at
once put us on a footing where we can
accomplish satisfactory results. Then-
is no use to try to hide in the woods.
We shall not forget you and we mean to
keep everlastingly at it until the trade is
a substantial unit in the folds of this
society.

The Amkiucan Rose Society,
Paul M. Pierson Secretary.

Berlin, N. Y.

The gladiolus fields at Meadowvale
Farm are now in their glory. There are
eight acres, of which seven are in bhx^m,
the other acre being planted in bulblets.
(jiadloli are grown here mostly in mix-
ture ; the proprietors have been working
up a special strain lor about ten j-ears
and have combined the best stock of
foreign and American growers. All tlie
stock is recorded by numbers, and none
of the new seedlings has yet been named.
Of the blooms cut tins season, the finest
have been from a lot of selected bulbs of
small size, measuring % to i^-inch in
diameter.

Greenhouse Woodwork

Open-air-dried Cypress Lumber is more durable, and better suited to
Greenhouse conditions, than kiln-dried stock. But you cannot get it from
those that are engaged in the business in a small way — even though their
entire business is confined to greenhouse material — for it takes a long time
for the lumber to thoroughly dry and this means an investment in lumber
that only those of large capital can make. The only way to have airdried
lumber is to buy green lumber and hold it until it dries. Those that order
dry lumber from the producers of Cypress get kiln-dried stock. It is
cheaper for them to kiln-dry than to hold the stock long enough to season
it in the open air. We carry a large stock and fill all orders with open-air-
dried Cypress clear of knots, sap and all other defects.

Write for Circulars
or Estimates.

Lockland Lumber Co.

LiOCKLAND, OHIO.

Mention the FlorlBtj' Exchange wh«» wrltlKg

I^HMuA ^P"" HANDLING COLLECTIONS

Iverywherel FoR SECURING REPORTS. . . .

Fi>R INFORMATION WRITE

THE NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE,

C. S. LODEIl. Sec'y, 271 Broadway, New York.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

GIANT, fine mixed, for
New York market, pi:!r
1000:»3.00; periaoOO. $25.U0. Cash, pteaae. Come and
see them. I claim I am the largest pansy grower m
the United Stales.

JOHN LAPPE.
Juniper Ave.. Waspetli, L. I., N.Y.

Mention the Tn'>rlot«' Bxchanre when ^rrttlne

PANSY PLANTS

IF YOU NEED ROSEW

Bend us your liHt tor prices.

THEC.A.REESERCO.

URBANA, OHIO,
"Wbolesale Rose Gro-wers.

Mention the Florists' Exchange \phen writing.

MANETTI STOCKS

(FOR FALL DELIVERY.)

English or French, especially prepared for grafting,
price per 1000, 10,000 or 10il,000 on application.

HARRY A. BUNYARD, 42w.28ihSt.,N.Y.ciiy

Mention th^ yinr1wtn' tCxfhang" whf*n writlnH

PANSIES

Plants, The Jennin&rs Strain, of largre-
flowerintt PANSIES, floe, stocky, fleld-
t,a-own plants, in great variety of color,
bv mail, 60c. a 100; by express, ,*.-1.00a 1000.
White, same price

SHED OF above:.

$1 per pkt. of 3000; $r)peroz. Cash with order.

E. B. JENNINGS.'-'^IP." Southport, Conn

Grower of The Finest Pansiks.
Mention the FlorlBts' Exchange when writing.

PANSIES

Roemer's Superb Prize Pansies.

This improved strain all the lending novelties
included; strong bushy plants ready now;
60 cts. per llO, liy mail ; $2.00 per 500, by ex-
press; $4.00 per lOOO; $7.00 per 3000; $10.00 per
3000 ; $16.00 per 5000.

CASH WITH ORDER.

PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa.

Grower oi exiriL fine PnusieH.

Mention the Floi-lBta' Exchange whe^p writing

liHiutuiuiiiiuiuiuiUiiiiiiiiuiiiiimiiiiiiniiiiUiiiHiimiiiii

mn nm

There is nothing more satiftfactory
than a good strain of PANSIES and
nothing more nneatisfactory than a poor
one. Mine are the satisfactory kind.

PLANTS ONLY.

Free by mail at 75 cts. per 100;

250 for $1.60; .'iOt) for J2 50.

Ijy express, $4.00 per lOUO.

A limited supply of SKEI) from a
flrst-claessirain.ut $1 5(1 per ' j oz.

ALBERT M. HERB, Lancaster, Pa.

Mention the FlorlstB* £xchange when writing.

HEADQUARTERS FOR

HARDY ROSES

We are now hooking orders for Roses in
large lots at Reduced Prices. Write
for partievilars.

W. i T. SMITH CO., Henna, H. I

M M Bfi

Strong, healthy plants, from 3 inch pots,
83.00 per 100.

JOSEPH KIFT, Westchester, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange wiien writing.

MANETTI STOCKS) P„r Fan
PACKING MOSS r«"-^>'-

SPECIMEN EVERGREENS

For Iiiiinodiate Delivery.

HIRAM T. JONES, Union County Nurseries,

ELIZABETH, KEVV JERSEY.

■ ROBT. CRAIO & SON, ■

s 80SES, nm, GBoioNs, ;

■ ...CARNATIONS.. £

■ and Noveltlei In Decorative Plants, ■

! Market and 49th St«., PHILADELPHIA, PA. S

E STOCK.

500 BKIDES, 500 'MAIDS, from
31^ and i inch pots, fine stocky

plants

$4.00 per lOO; $40 per 1000.

EDW. J. TAYLOR,

Southport, Conn.

Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when wrttlna.

4-IncIi Good
Plants, k

$4.00 Per 100

XOO BRIDES,
150 IMER9IETS,

50 I»ERI,E8,

230 LA FRANCE,

125 GOP4XIERS,
ISO 'RIAIDS,
.100 Vincas, 3 In., 3-4 leads, 3 feet long, 14 00 per ICO.
.jOO Knianias. 2 Id., 1 year, 3-4 leaves, 13.00 per 100,
CASH WITH ORDER.

A. A. WHITBRED, - ALTOONA, PA.

Mention the Florlete' Exchange when writing.

Finest Forcing Roses

BKIDE

2H-in. 3%-ln,
Per 100 ferlifl
...$2.50. $4.00

AlsoSoupert, Hermosa. DeGraw, Krugerand
a full line of roses from 2J^-inch pots, at low
prices. Send for prices. Cash with Order.

SMI LAX Fine young plants, $13.00 per 1000

THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrtUng,

■■

Bride. Bridesmaid. Perle, Wootton,
Mme. Chatenay,

3 and 4 inch pots, $&.00 per lOO,

The above are all good strong- clean
stock fit for immediate planting.

EVENDEN BROS., - Williamsport, Pa.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when wrltlns.

LOOK

K.ttra fine Rose
Plants, 3>i and 4
inch pots, 14.00 per

^^m^^m^^^^^^^ hundred.

H FPP f Bride^nd
1 I1^IV£^. Bridesmaid

First Class Carnation Plants,

Daybreak, Albertini H. Keller, $5.<)<P

per 100, $45 per lOOO.
McGowan, .$4.50 per lOO. $40 per
lOOO.
Smilax Plants,

:? ill pots, $2.50 per lOO.

JAMES E. BEACH,

776 Park Avenue, - - Bridgeport, Conn.

Mention the Florlfta' RxL'hanire nhen wrUIne.

ROSES

Houv. du Cnruoi: Kouv. do AVooilon

Dleieor H. A, Victoria

From 3 Inch potB, $8.00 per ICO.

Cniliei'ine I>Ieriuet

NiphelOM

Tbe Kiide

Bon Sileue

Perle des Jnrdins

DuchesB of Albany
SuiiNel
Kridesninid
l^a France
Papa (lontier

From 3 Inch pots, $7.00 per 100 ; $60.00 per 1000.

STRONG,
FIELD-
GROWN

CARNATIONS

HEALTHY
STOCK

Melbn, $12.00 per 100.

Ron Ton, ISiitterctip, $10.00 per 100.

.Tobn Yoiine: New Yorit Flora Hill

Jubilee Arninziudy Daybreak

TboH. Cartledsre

iBt pize, $8.00 per 100: $70 00 per 1000.

2d " 6 00 ** 60 00 "

C A. Dnna .lahn*ii Scarlet meteor
Alaetlta L.izzle[)leii(on'au Wni. ticott

Portia

let Bize, $7.00 per lOO; $60.00 per 1000.
2d " 5.00 " 40.00

S 3VE I Xj uSk. 21 .

Strong plants, from 2J-.i In. pots, $2.50 a 100 ; $20.00 a 1000
NEW TRADE LIST OS APPLICATON.

WOOD BROS., Fishldll, N. Y.

Mention the Florirta' Exchange when writing.

I

Bride. Sunset, Meteor,
Mermet, La France* Nlphe-

■ tos, Kalserln, 3, 3>^ and 4 inch,

ASPARAGUS P. UMOSUS, all sizes. SMILAX. FIELD-
GROWN CARNATIONS. MARIE LO.ISE VIOLETS.

AMERICAN BEAUTY r.^;aT^'e1to"„rM

Kaiserln, 3, 3K

>. S. WIC BE1», Laliewiiod, H. J.

FIRST QUALITY FORCING ROSES

Perfectly liealttay and grown especially for late planting.

Only selected growth from flowering shoota used In propagating.

SUNSET, SAFRANO, PRES. CARNOT, KAISERIN, METEOR,

'MAID, WOOTTON, PERLE, MME. HOSTE,

3 Inch pots, S.l.UO per 100. 4 Inch pots, ¥S.OU per 100.

Mention this paper. J. L.. DIL,L,ON, Blooiusburg, Pa,

iSeptember 2, 1899.

The F^lorists' Excht^ngb.

CARNATIONS

Daybreak, Scott, Genesee.

strong, liiisliy Plants, $.'> 00 per 100,

C.\SII WITH DIIUFK.

GEO. E. FANCOURT, Wilkes-Barre, Pa

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing-

OUR NE.W CARNATION

GOV. GRIGGS

Field-grown fine stock, the best light
pink, always in bloom, JlO.OO per llO.
Scott and Victor, $5.00 per 100.

AmaryllisAulicaPlatypetela

Extra lar{i:e, $3.C0 per doz.

JOSEPH TOWELL, Paterson, N. J.

Mention thp Florlptw' Exchange when writing.

KIEI.D-GRO'WI*.

SCOTT, FLOKA HILL, E. FOSTER, ELDOR-
ADO, JAHN'S SCARLET, DAYBREAK
and MANGOLD, je 00 per 100.

JOHN YOONG, BON TON and NEW YORK,
$8 00 per 100. Cash with order.

GEO. E. BUXTON, Naihua, N. H.

Mention the FlorlBt*' Exchange when writing-

40,000

Field-liiowii GaiflalioDS

SCOTT, McGOWAN and PORTIA,

Sti.OU tier lUO.

Also limited stock of Flora Hill, Bon
Ton, John Young, Pinkus, Armazindy
anil Pingree. Send for special prices of
what sorts and how many you can use,
also samples. Personal inspection of my
stock is invited.

&.J.THARP, Bedford Station, N.Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

30,000

Sh Carnations

SCARLET WAVE, DAYBREAK, SCOTT,
TIDAL WAVE, ALASKA nnd SEBEC,

Extra fine plants, $5.00 per 100; $15.00
per 1000.

CASH WITH ORDER.

Also a large assortment of Palms,
Rubbers, Cycas, and Bay Trees.

Prices on a|>plieation.

H. C STEINHOFF.

678 HUDSON BOULEVARD. WEST H.BOKEN.N. J.
Mi.nt1nn thp I^lorlats' Bxctamnxe when wiitlns.

CARNATIONS

Fit'ld plants, in tine condition, ready now.
Pricea and varieties on application.

Also 1300 or 20(11 siirplciB ALLEN'S
DEFIAKICE MIONONETXE, in 2;4

iucli pots, $3(1.1 per 10(1; $2.'i.00 per lOOO.

JOS. RENARD, Unionville, Chester Co., Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

SORPIUS CIRNITIOIIS.

Carnations all sold but

500 JUBILEE

Medium to larjre, clean and liealtliy, $5 00 a 100.
(\ASn wiTn onDEU.

W. SABRANSKY, - Kenton, Ohio.

Mentlnn ttie Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

RARIISTI IH CPATT*!"''! grown, extra fine and
bHUIIM 1 1 m SbU I I liealtliy plants, «4 per luo.
SWAINf^ONA, strong buehy plants, from 4 Inch

pots, IS Inches high, *(j.tO per Itiu.
SWEET ALYSSUM, 3 Inch pots, $5.(K1 per 100.
SEI,AGINELLA, from 3 Inch pots, $6.00 per 100
GERANIUMS, from 4 and 5 inch pots, 16.00 and

tsuoper too.
FUCHSIAS, from 3 and 4 Inch pots. $4.00 per 100.
Cash with order, please. All stock flrst-clafis only.

JOHN RECK, Bridgeport, Conn.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

KanaliOQ PlaDls

First
Quality.

New Voi-U,
Flora Hill,

.>•>■.> Ill, i, ?S8perlOO

.1 bilee. l Cash.

lUrs, Jan. Denn, '

Also a eood list of older vaiietles at !$5.00 and
Hili.ltO per 100.

GHAS.E.MEEHAi;Germantown,Piiiia.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

■ FIELD-GROWN ■

5 Carnation Plants !

JJ Now Ready. Send for Price List. jj

■ Wn. MURPHY, ■

J Station F, CINCINNATI, OHIO. J

Mention ih» Florfts' Exchange wtien wrltlnK

Bargains.

My one dollar subscription for the Florists'
Exchange gives me more bargains than any
other dollar invested. Let her grow.

Greenville, N. C. O^LEN E. WARREN.

CARNATIONS

Scott, Daybreak, McGowaii, NIvea. Jahn's Si^iirlet.
strong tleld-grown phints, rt-ady September 1. Orders
booked now.

VIOLETS.

Princess of W;ile9, Callfurnla, Campbell, Swnnley
Willie. Strong flcbl-grown planls. Prices un applica-
tion. Cash with order.

ALBERT H. BROWN, Westboro, Mass,

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.
10,000 FIELD-CROWN

CARNATION PLANTS

Flora Hill, Daybreak, McGownu,
Scott, IVIeleor, E. Pierson, White
Cloud, $5 per 100; S40 per 1000.

GEO. H. BENEDICT, Yorkville, N. Y.

Mention the Florl»tB' Exchange when writing.

20,000 FIELD CinNtTIONS

MfiGOWAN. SCOTT and PliItTIA, thnt most be sold,
f 4(10 per 100 ; t35.00 per lOOO Fine, healthy stock.

50t0 Califnrnia Violpis, Oeld cliraips. J3.C0 a 100.
3Inrie Louise and L,. II. Cniii|>bell, 2*^ In. pots.
$3.00perlOO. Sn-anley White, *3.50perl00.

Cash with order, please.

BENJ. CONNELL, Florist, West Grove, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchanse when writing.

25,000 FIELD-CROWN

CARNATIONS

The Finest we ever had.

KEADV AUGUST l8t,

H. F. LITTLEFIELD, Worcester, Mass.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

j CARNATIONS^

■* loto ►

■< lOOG Wm. Scott left, ready to ►

"* ria't Inside, large size <i CO ►

■* 2X10 Van Leeu wen 40 00 ►

■* .500 Lady Emma left 40 00 ►

■< SiXI Mrs. Fisher 40 00 ►

Daybreak and Maud Adams all Bold.
All Fine Healthy Stock.

< GR&RLES LENKER, Freeport, L I. t

■TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTVTTTTTVB
Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing.

4 PGeES FIELD-BROWH GHBiTiOH PL|l|ITMOO,000

Our Carnations this year are very fine. They have bet n grown with the greatest care, free from

disease, and are packed light oy our improved system of packing, by which we

can send to all parts of the tJuited StHtes in perfect condition.

MRS. IJUADT, WHITE CLOl'O, S'J.OO per D02.1 SIO.OO per 100.

MAYOR I'INGREE

V. A. DANA
CRIMSON SPORT
CAPTAIN IvlN«

McGOVVXN
IlRIOES.IIAin
MRS. FISHER

LILY DEAN MORELLO

SH-.TO per Doz.i S8.00 per 100.

ARMA/.INDY STORM KING

DAVKREAK .lUlilLKE

>1ELEN KELLER TRIUMPH

Sl.-irt per Doz.; $6.00 per 100.

1,. L. I,A.1IBORN SWEET IlKIER

PORTIA ALIIERTIM
TIDAL WAVE

HUTTERCUP

FLOK4 II I LI
HI ET EO R
ELDORADO

IVOR V

WM. SCOTT

$1.00 per Doz.i S.>.00 per 100.

PAMCV PLANTS (>rown from extra choice seed of our own producing, and not surpassed In ^
^'*''^' f^^p*i^iv» cty, size, beauty of coloring or freedom of liloiiTn liy any others grown.

I*rice 50cts. per 100 ;

1.0(1 per IIMMI.

J. L. DILLON,

- BLOOMSBURC, PA.

869

Mention the Florlatfl' Exchange when writing.

FIELD-CROWN

CARNATION PLANTS

PORTIA, McGOWAN and SCOTT

Extra, S4.B0 per 100; $40.00 per 1000.
1st quality, S3.. '■.O per 100; J.SO.OO per 1000.

DAySREAK and PINGREE

Extra quality, $5.00 per 100; $45 per 1000.
Term8, Strictly Cash.

THE BOOL FLORAL CO.,

ITHACA, N. Y.

Mention the THorlgta' Exchange when writing.

'SS"SIIPPflliT

Finest Carnation Support
on the market.

Testimonials from the
largest carnation grow-
ers in the country. Send
in your order now for
August and September
delivery.

18 in. size, 83.50 per 100;
$30 per lOOU. 24 in. size,
$4.(iU per 100 ; $35 per 1000.

Liberal discounts made
on large orders.

Cash with order from
unknown parties.

Write to

JAMES HORAN i SON,

BRIDGEPORT. CONN.
Mention the Flnrtwf Bxchange when writing.

CARNATIONS

Field-Grown. Medium to Large.

llelba, -
Jubilee,
Albeitini, -
Pingree, - •
Mrs. Duhm
lIcBurney,
Triumph, -
Hector, -
Anuazindy,
Portia,

Per 100

$12.00

G.OO

- 6.00
6.00

>, 6 00

- 6.00
7.00

- S.OO
- fi.OO

- 5.00

Per lOO
Slorm King, $,5.00
Wellesley,
Mrs. F. Joost
Firefly, - -
Argyle, - -
Evelina, - -
Empress, -
Mrs. Jas. Dean COO
John Young, - 6.00
Uncle John, - G.OO

5.00
6.00
5.00
5.00
7.00
7.00

H. WEBER &1 ON S, Oakland, Md.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

FIELD=QROWN

■
■

■
■
■

■

September Delivery and Later.

■ We have a very large stock including

■ G. H. Crane, Maceo, Glacier and Mrs.

■ Jas. Dean, in good healthy condition.

2 Send for Price List.

■ F. DORNER & SONS CO.,

■ LA FAYETTE, IND.

Mention the Florlata' Kxchange when writing.

Field -Grown Carnations.

Our stO(?k this year is fine, free from disease, and will give you satisfaction.
TRY THEM. The follciwiug are the prices. No order for less than one hundred.

PRICES.
100 Per 1000

$40 00
30 00

PRICES.
Per 100 Per 1000

Flora Hill ....

. . $5 00

$iO 00

Evelina

. . 5 00

40 00

Nivea

. 5 00

40 00

McGowan ....

3 00

25 00

Alaska

. . 3 00

25 00

Armazindy . . .

. . 5 00

40 00

Mayor Pingree .

. . 3 00

25 00

Mrs. McBurney ... $5 00

Daybreak 1 00

Tidal Wave .... 3 00 25 00

Triumph 5 00 40 00

Argyle 5 00 40 00

Evanston 10 00 80 00

Jubilee 5 00 40 00

Moreiio 5 00 40 00

Address REIN6ERG BROS., 51 Wabash Avenue. Chicago, ill.

Mention the Florlat*' Elxchange when wTlUngr.

FIELD=
GROWN

CARNATIONS

We have a surplus stock of the following varieties, in first-class condition,
which we offer at the following rates. They are extra fine stock, the same as
we house for ourselves. Not less than 100 iu any one order.

TEI^I^/IS. C-A-SEC.

rer too Per 1(100

Jubilee $6.(0 $4.5.00

Triumph 5 00 45.00

Flora Hill 6.00 45.00

Argyle 4.00 35 00

Armazindy 4.00 35.00

Tidal Wave 3.60 30.00

Mayor Pingree.

Evelina

McGowan

Alaska

Bon Ton

8.60

360

360

350

Scott 3.60

PerlOO Per 1000
..S3.50 $30.00
30.00
30.00
30 00
80.00
30.00

WIETOR BROTHERS, si wanash m.. Chicago, III.

lf«aUoa the riorUU' Kxcb&nge when WTltlas.

870

The F!l.orists* Exchange.

POUNDBD IN 1888.

Exclusively a Trade Paper.

MnUred at N&w York Pott Qjflc« at Second OlattMatter
Published EVERY SATURDAY by

H. I. DELAMMPTGJNDPUB. CO. LTD.,

2, 4, 6. 8 Duane St., New York.
P. 0. Box, 1697. Telephone 18M John

BEOI8TEBED CABLE ADDBESS :
Florez, New ¥ark.

SUBSCRIPTIONS:

•1.00 per year to United States, Canada and
Mexico. JS2.00 per year to foreign coun-
triee In postal union. Payable In advance.

AOVERTISEMCNTSI

Copy must reach this office not later than
Thursday in order to secure insertion in issue
of the following Saturday.

Bate, 9i.U0 per inch. Special positions
eztia. Bisoounts on contracts of one month
or longer.

Orders from unknown parties must be accom-
panied by cash or satisfactory references.

Contents.

American Carnation Society . . .874
American Robe Society . . . . 86i
Briefs for Bosy Florists . . .873

Canadian Horticdltdral Association. 870
Carnations, A House of (IIIus ) . . 873
Chrysanthemum Nomenclature . 870

Corporation, The Legal Side of the

Proposed 870

Correspondence 874

Exhibitions 871

Firms Who Are Building . . . .897
Flower Arrangement in Japan . . 873

Frost, Notes on 873

Hail Items t07

Hints and Helps 867

Nursery Department 887

Obituary :

B. G. Smith, John H. Hammond . . 871

Pandands Veitchii 872

Question Box 873

Seed Trade Report 865

S. A. F. Plant Kbgistration . . .870
Tobacco Insfcticide, A .... 872
Trade Notes :

New York, Philadelphia . . . .866

Boston 871

Baltimore, Chicago, Detroit, St. Louis . 874
Buffalo, Cincinnati, Grand Kapide . . 8'h
Newport, R. I., Ottawa, Pittsburg . . Mr

Several eoiuniunieatlons on the Sweet
Pea situation are held over to a future
issue.

We have received from Beau lieu, Wood-
haven, N. Y., samjiles o( well-growu
asters and phlox.

The August and Septeinl.ei'sui.j.lement
to the credit list of the National Florists'
Board of Trade is out.

We beg to acknowledge, receipt from
Secretary Robert Manning, of Pai't II of
the Transactions of the Massachusetts
Horticultural Society. It contains le-
ports of the Committee on Plants, Com-
mittee on G<irdens, Secretary's Report,
etc.

Liabilities amounting to $82, OUT ai'e
scheduled in a petition in bankruptcy
filed in the United States District Court,
('hicago, August 28, by Charles F. Klun-
der of 300.") Vernon avenue. He has no
assets. The petitioner was iiroprietor
of a flower store in New York until .July,
188(), when the business went into the
hands ot an assignee. — Chronicle.

Following: up Inquiries.

Tt.o much skill cannot he devoted tf)
following up inc|Uiiies that I'esult fi'om
an advertisement. The fait that a man
or woman has taken suHicicnt interest
in youi* gooils to write a letter asking
fnrinfoi-mation or a catalogue indicates
a need foi' the article advei'tiseil ami a
probability of making a sale. The ad-
vertisement itsi'lf may be only a bait to
bring nibbles from possible customers.
An inquii'y rec.'ived, the c.MSe then be-
comes one of salesmanship, and all the
skill at command should then be devoted
to making the sale. Tli" in.piirer slionld
never be di'opped until the .■idvertisi'i- is
convinced that a sale to him is an impos-
sdillity.— Ailvertising ICxperience.

Society of American Florists
and Ornamental Horticulturists.

PLANT UK(;ISTl!.\TION.

Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. .'regis-
ter Cattleya gigas atropurpurea, well
balanced flowers, sepals and petals ex-
tremely dark, lip very large, intense
purple.

Cattleya Hardyana Kobbiana, flowers
very large, sepals and petals rosy mauve,
lip deep crimson, veined on disc with
yellow, the large yellow spots on each
side traversed witi) magenta veins radi-
ating from the center. \ natural hybrid
from Colombia.

The Legal Side of the

Proposed Corporation.

Having regard to the views expressed
by the promoters of the idea for incor-
porating the Executive Committee of
theS. A. F. in their individual capacity
for the purpose of conducting certain
lines of business, and also tothe opinions
held by some of the supporters of the
proposed cori.oration, the Floiusts'
I'^\ciian(;e, for the information of its
readers generally, and those who may
be esiJecially interested in particular,
presents the following legal opinion on
the Bubject :

An important step is about to betaken
by the memiiers ot the executive commit-
tee of the .Society of American Florists
and Ornamental Hortieulturiats, and
although the members of this committee
have been instructed to act in their in-
dividual capacity and not involve their
association in any way by their action,
it may not be amiss to consider the legal
consequences of their acts, and the effect
the incorporation of the Purchasing De-
partment of this association will have
upon the .Society.

It is not my pui'pose to discuss from a
business stand point the plan of incorpora-
ting this department as a body distinct
from the Society, but to discuss the legal
relation to be established between the
proposed corporation and the Society.

It is proposed that the executive com-
mittee ot tlie S. A. F. and O. H. organize
a corporation under the laws of New
Jersey with a capital of not less than
$12,000, which corporation shall have
the power to buy, sell and manufacture,
for the benefit of the members ot theS. A.
F. and O. H., articles used in the florist's
trade.

It is proposedthattheSociety of Ameri-
can Florists and Ornamental Horticul-
turists shall own .M per cent. otthestock
of said corporation, theremaining +!) per
cent, to be owned by its members, no
memljer of the Society beingpermitted to
own more than five shares ot thestockot
the corporation.

As to the actual fact ot incorporating;
there seems to be no reason why a cor-
poration could not be organized under
thelaws of the .State ot New Jei-sey upon
somewhat si m liar lines to those proposed _
Allowing this to have been done, several
importantiiuestions will shortly present
themselves:

The lirst point to be considered is
whether or not the Society ot Ameiicau
Florlstsaud Ornamental Horticulturists,
being a voluntary unincorporated asso-
ciation, is capable of receiving and hold-
ing stock in the proposed corporation ?

\'oluntary uinncorporat-ed associations
are incapable ot holding real pi'operty in
their own name, but it may be held tor
t.lieir use and benefit by trustees ap-
pointed for that purpose (Amer. and
lOng. Knc. ot Law Vol. 22, p. ,S0()), and
there can be no doubt luit that the
.Society ot .\mericaii Florists aiul Orna-
mentai Horticulturists is cap;, ble of hold-
ing the stock propt.sed to be delivered to
it. it not in its own name, in the name of
its trcjisurer <ir odiei- trustee aiipt.inted
for svich purpose. The trustee would be
held strictly accountable foi- the proper
application of the stork or any money
which came into his hands tortlie benetlt
of the Society, but it woidd he well tor
the .Society to be further indemnified
against misconduct by taking a Ixuid

from the trustee or treasurer to the
Society tor the faithful performance ot
his duties.

There is, however, another question in
regard tothe holding ot this stock which
apparently has not been consldeied by
the reporting committee. The commit-
tee announces in its report that "Shares
of stock in said corporaliou should not
be less than $10 each, the s. A. F., to
own .")1 per cent, of the shares for which
nothing- is to be i>iii(I, etc."

Section 42 of the Stock Corporation
Law ot New Y'ork State provides that
"No corporation shall issue either stock
or bonds except far money, liibor doue,
or iiropert.y actually receiveil tor the use
and lawful purposes of such corporation.
No such stock shall be issued tor less
than its par value, etc."

The New Jersey statute is similar in its
effect to the New Y'ork statute and the
courts have rigidly enforced the rule
that payment of stock subscriptions is
good as againstcreditors only where pay-
ment has been made in money or what
may fairly be considered as woney\-i
worth. (Wetherbee vs. Baker, 8 Stew.
Eq. .500.) It seems to be the express
purpose of the committee to deliver the
stock of the proposed corporation to the
Society as a gratuity and. as such, the
transfer would not be valid.

It is undoubtedly the earnest desire ot
the committee thatthe Society should at
all times have control over the proposed
corpoi-ation, and to attain this end they
propose to donate to the Society .51 per
cent, of its stock. It seems to me that
the control ot the corporation sought to
be bestowed upon the S. A. F. O. H.,
beirig based uptm this gift of stock, is
weak in the extreme, and I am unable to
see anything to prevent a creditor or
one or more of the majority stockholders
of the corporation from setting aside the
transfer ot the 51 per cent, ot stock to
the Society on the ground that it was
issued by the corporation without any
consideration whatever.

The moment this is done the .S. .\. F.
is not f)nl3' deftrived ot its conti-ol of the
pi-oposed corporation, but ite Purchas-
ing Department, having been swallowed
up by the corpoi-ation, it is left entirely
stripped ot one of its most important
featui'es. Granting that if the ditticulty
above pre.'^ented by the lack ot consider-
ation for the transfer of stock to the
.Society could be overcome in some way,
and the Society legally vested with the
title to the stock, what liability would
the Society incur by such ownership'.'
This (juestion was raised and discussed
by President Kudd and Mr. Wai'd, and,
to my mind, no satisfactory answer to
it was given.

At the present time I understand that
only IfU.ooO of the capital stock of the
corpoi-at ion, which amounts to $12,000,
is to be paid up in full. The New .Jersey
statute (Sec. 2, N. J. Laws, 18110) fixes
the liability of those who hold stock in <i
corporation, the capital of which has
not been paid in, as follows: "Where
the whole capital of a coi'poi'ation sliall
not have been paid in, and the capital
paid shall be insutticient to satisfy its
debts and obligations, each stockholder
sliall be hound to pay on each share held
b.v him the sum neces.'.iary to complete
the amount of such share as fixed by the
eliarter of the corporation, or such* pro-
portion of the sum as shall be required
to satisfy such debts and obligations."

These ([uestions aii' worthy of careful
consideratif.n, and it the plan of incor-
porating this department is hastily
adopted, serious damage may be done
the association by those whose strong-
est desire is to further its success.

W. Marston Seabury,

Counsellor-at-Law.
New Y'ork.

It would seem evident from this pre-
sentation that the legal aspect of the
question was not fully mastered bj' the
proposer and the backers of the scheme
when it was launched on the meeting.
'I'he cons(M|uence following upon the
act of incorporating is one which the
members of the S. A. F. will expect the
Executive Committee to probe thorough-
ly in all its legal bearings, beforedeciding
thereon; the ultimate effect which this
turning away ot the Society from its
piesent recognized standards into a
(piasi-commcrcial body should also be
thought out. Commercialism, or the
spirit ot galn,cai.notenter into its work-
ings, and our Socitey continue its i)reBent
beneficent course. Such an attempt is

more liable to disrupt the Society than
to augment its membership or ensure the
cohesion of its ranks.

Canadian Horticultural Association.

The program tor the second annual
convention ot this Association, to be held
September l'.>, 20 and 21, at Ottawa,
Out., has been issued. The sessions open
at Goldsmith's Hall, atlO.JiO A.M.,TueB-
day, September 11). The Mayor of Otta-
wa will make the address ot welc-me,
and J. McKenna, of Montreal, will re-
spond thereto. The program includes*
the following: Lecture on Insect Enen.ies
in Greenhouses, by Professor FletcPer,
Ottawa; paper on Cemetery Decoration,
by James McKenna ; lecture by Frank, L.
Shutt, M. A. F. C. S., on The Uses' of
Nitrogenous Fertilizers; paper on Bufld-
ng Commercial Greenhouses, by Ha(ry
Dale, Brampton ; one by S. S. Bain, M(;in-
treal, on European Horticulture as
Viewed by a Canadian, and another on
plants versus Cut Flowers at Holiday
Time, by C. Scrim, Ottawa. Among tlie
subjects from the Ouestion Box to be dis-
cussed are: How Can the Relations Be-
tween Wholesaler and Retailer Be Im-
proved '.' and What Advantages are to be
derived from a Trade I'aper in Canada?
There will be an exhibition in connectiou
with the meeting.

The officers ot the Association are:
President, Wm.Gammage, London, Out.;
vice-presidents, C. Scrim, Ottawa and J.
McKenna, Montreal; treasurer, John H.
Dunlop, Toronto, and secretary, A. H.
Ewing, Berlin, Ont.

Chrysanthemum Nomenclature.

The National .Society ot France has
adopted a set of rules governing the
alphabetical classification ot chrysanthe-
mums and no better proof of the great
ilesirability ot simple nomenclature can,
we think, be adduced, than the document
presented in a late issue of Le Chry-
santhi'me, which Is furnished as a guide
to compilers and others interested.

The first rule deals with proper names,
being sub-divided into sections, the first
of which treats ot family uames or Chris
tian names only which are to be class!
Hed thus: Ballet (M. Charles), Carnot
(.Mine.), Anna (La petite), Charles (Baby),
etc.

All titles, particles and other accesso-
ries are to follow the family names, thus:
Bourbon (Princess de), Nonin (Pr.5si-
deiit). Rosette (Souvenir de Mme. F.),
Danmarck ( Princess of), etc.

With composite French names the first
ones are to be taken, such as: Rey-
Jouvin (Mme. X.), Viviand-Morel, Baron-
Veillard (Mme.), Auban-Mout (Mme.),
etc.

As regards foreign (to them) names, the
family name, genei-ally the last, will act
as a guide, but in composite toieign
n.imes the first nameis to be taken thus:
I'ayne (M. G. Harman) ; Briscoe — Iron-
side (Mrs. H.)

Geographical names ot towns, coun-
tiies, localities, mountains are to appear
thus: Alpes (Bouiiuet dcs,) fiaules( Heine
des), I'rovence ( Vlerge de), .\rras (Expo-
sition il'), Exmoutl. (Beauty of). Castle-
ford ( Beauty ot), England ( Bronze tjueen
of), Italia (Re d'), etc. [Bronze Queen of
ICngland should properly come under the
letter Q].

Under the second rule will be consid-
ered as propernames the substantives or
common names, which in a compound
title, .lo not come under rule 1, designat-
ing an animate being, a thing or place
considered as persons, thus: Anglaise
(La petite,) Amis (Les deux), .\rlesienne
(Belle), Rodier (Gloire du), Dauphinolse
(Belle), Amie (Sourire de mon), Proven-
cale (Joyeuse), Dragon (Yellow), King
(Yellow), Admiral (surpassee, ) etc.

The third rule states that in the case
ot all denominations not coming under
any of the two foregoing rules, the first
substantive will be taken as a guide,
thus: Beante lyonnaise, Filie d' honneur,
Amitle de ragriculture nouvelle, Anrore
boreale. Beauty (Black), Gem (Amber),
(amber is theadjective). Baton d'alliatre.
Wedding (Golden), Wonder (White),
Christmas (Yellow), Crown ot Gold,
Beauty d automne, Heine des abeilles,
Fusee comt-te. Feu de I'aurore. [Golden
Wedding could hardly be classed under
W., the term being accepted in a com-
pound sense; its proper place is under
G.l

September 2, 1899.

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Under tbe fourth rule, in default ot a
Bubstaiitive the first word is taken lu
alphabetical order thus: Kelle jaune,
Good Graeious, Striped odorata.

Doubtful cases are to be provided witli
a double reference, as well as such iianaes
as Yellow Mme. Carnot, which will be
clasKilied both under C and Y.

OBITUARY.

Benjamin G. Smith.

Benjamin G. Smith, a well-known
amateur horticulturist, and one of the
most respected resideuts of Cambridge,
Mass., passed away at his home in that
city Thursday, August 24. He was S4
years old. Death was the result of a
stroke of paralysis, which overcame Mr.
Smith in bed last Tuesday morning.

Deceased was born in Boston in l«i".
He retired from business in 1865 and ot
late years had given his attention to the
cultivation of fruits. He was a life mem-
ber of the Massachusetts Horticultural
Society, and for 30 years was its vice-
president. He was at one time treas-
urer of the American Pomological
Society. He was also a life member of
the American Forestry Association, Bay
State Agricultural Society, Middlese.M
Agricultural Society, New Kngland
Historie-Geneolngieal Society, President
of the Massachusetts Agricultural Club,
a lite member of the Boston High School
Association and a member of the Ameri-
can Association for the Advancement ot
Science.

John H. Hammond.

John H. Hammond, of Sanford, Me.,
died at his home August 24. Deceased
was born May 22, 1834, in North Ber-
wick, Me., and was a descendant of an
old Colonial family. He was a member
of tbe Legislature in 1866, and was
elected to the board of selectmen and
town assessor in 1893. He was also
town auditor and moderator tor many
vears, and was for two years state sta-
tistical agent for the United States De-
partment of Agriculture. He was an
active worker in the subordinate,
pomona and state granges, holding the
position ot master of North Berwick
grange. No. 103, for several years.

Boston.

Trade Items.

Business has improved somewhat
since last week, funeral work being
quite in evidence among the various
stores. Kaiserin and Carnot are corn-
ing very good just now and there is
quite a call tor them, as well as (or
good Meteor. The supply of American
Beauty is small, there not being enough
to fill orders. Bride and Bridesmaid
are still scarce, and what there is of
them are poor.

The Old Guard Dines Presldeut-Elect
Wood.

When the glad tidings reached Bos-
ton that Mr. Wood was elected Presi-
dent o£ the S. A. F. his friends that
could not attend the convention with
the Old Guard wished to tender to him
their congratulations. They invited
him to join them at a dinner at Squan-
tum Inn at noon on Tuesday. Ex-Pres-
ident M H. Norton presided and after
paying Mr. Wood his congratulations,
and also the society for having at its
head a gentleman of such high stand-
ing introduced Edward Hatch as toast-
master, who, always equal to the occa-
sion, introduced the following gentle-
men in his own witty way: Lawrence
Cotter, Secretary William J. Stewart,
Professor Elson, "The Twins," Mathe-
son and Ewell; John Galvm, F. L.
Harris, P. Welch, George A. Suther-
land, Thomas A. Cox, James Rough
Alex. Montgomery, Ed. J. Welch and
Warren Bird. Mr. Wood was very
much touched with the kind attention
shown him by the Old Guard and the
many kind words spoken by the gentle-
men present, and thanked them hear-
tily, one and all, (or their substantial
support and loyalty to him on all occa-
sions. "■

Index of Advertisements.

PL\NT.S, SEEDS,
BULBS, (LOWERS

Abutilon 1*15

Ageratum

Names of Roses.

The publisher.s of the Florists' Ex-
change have secured copies ofthework re-
ferred to in June 24 issue, page 0.50, con-
taining a list of all the known varieties
of roses. The price ot the book is f 1.50
and copies can be suppUed as long as
stock lasts.

President S. A. F. Rudd has appoint-
ed Mr. E. M. Wood as a delegate to
represent the Society of American Flor-
ists at the meeting of the Farmers' Na-
tional Congress, which is to be held in
Boston, Mass., October 3, 4, 5 and 6. A
railroad rate of one and one-third (are
to Boston and return has been made
(or this occasion.

Newmarket, N. H.— A. H. Craig, ot
Stratham, who bought out the business
of the Bayeide Floral Co. ot this town
some time since, is moving the green-
houses to Stratham.

Cincinnati, O.— The Flower Company
ot Cincinnati was incorporated August
24 by W. A. McFadden, George W. War-
rington, John Boutet and August F.
Driemeyer. Capital stock, $5,000. They
will grow and deal in Howers, '-■ "
etc.

bulbs,

876

Arternanthera 8 6

AlySBum 869-76

Amaryllis 869

Ampe'lopsia 875-76

Araucarias ^72

Asparagus. .863-67-72-76
-879-82

Aspidisti-afl 875

Asters . . 865

Azaleas. , .... 863-64-67-75

Begonias 876

Bougainvilleas S76

Brtwallia 876

Bulbs (not specifical-
ly named) 861-65

Cacti 865

OalceolarlaB. . . . 865-72-82

Callas tm

Carnations'. .863-68-69-72

-875-76-77-82
Chrysanthemums... 876
Cinerarias. . .864-66-72-76

Clematis 867-77

Coleus 876

Cosmos 865

Crocus 864

Crotons 868

Cryptomeria 865-72

Cut Flowers 878-79

Cycas 882

Cyclamen. . .864-76-76-82

Cyperua 872

Daisies 865

Dracffinas 872-75-76

Erica 872

Ferns.. . .867-72-76-76-77
FlcUB . 86S-67-49-72-76-82

Freesia 865

Fuchsias 869-75

Galax 879

Genista 876

Geraniums 869-76-77

Grasses 865

Grevillea 876

Heliotrope 875

Herbaceous Plants.. 866

Hollyhocks 865

Honeysuckles 867

Hyacinths 861-65-82

Hydrangeas 867-77

Impatiens 876

Ivy 865-76

Laurua 869

Liliums ,863-64-66-67-82

Lycopodium 876

Manettia 876

Marantas . . 872

Mignonette 864-66-69-76
Mushroom Spawn.. 882

MyoBotia 865

Narcissus 861-64-82

Orchids 866-76

PffloniaB 867-77

Palma 863-64-66-67-68-69

-872-76-76-82
Panaies . . 864.66-68-69-72
-875-76-82

Pelargoniuma 872

Peperomia 876

Petunias 875-76

Poinsettiaa 876

Pinks 876

Primulas.864-66-72-75-76
Pii et ... ..866-67

Rhododendrons 867

Rosea.... 865-67-68-76-76

Halvia 876

Seeds (not apecifl-

cally named) 865

Selaginella 869-72

Shrubs (not speci

flcally named). ..865-67

Small Fruita 866-67

Smllax ..868-76-76-77-82

Spiraea 867

StocliB 86S

Swainsona . . 869

Sweet Peas 866

Treea 867-68

Tulips 864

Vegetables 866-07

Verbenas 865-76

Vincas 868

Violets... 869-76-76-77-82

MISCELLANEOUS

Auctions 876-78-79

Baskets 876

Board of Trade 868

Boilers 866-77-80-81

Books 879

Boxes .• 879

Business Opportuni-
ties....•••••..•••• 866
Out Flowers, Wnole-
sale and Commis-
sion Dealers... 878-79
Fertilizers,. 872-76-77-79

Florists' Letters 882

Florists' Supplies .878-79

-882
Flower Pots, Vases,

Tubs etc 878-82

Fruit a u d Flower

Plates 87';

Glass 866-80-81

GreenbouaeOon-

structlon ^^"zH

Greenhouse Lumber 868

-860-81
Greenhouse Requi-
sites 880

Gutters 876

Hail Insurance 880

Hose 880

Insecticides . . .864-74-75
-76-82

Maatica 880

Metal Designs 882

Moss 868-72-76

Newspapers 877

Peat 872-76

Pipes, Joints and

Valves 866-80-81

Pumps 880

Putty 881

Sale or Rent 866

Sash 877-80-Sl

Stakes & Supports 864-69
-81-82

Stationery 866-79

Tile 881

Tools, Implements

etc 864-82

Tying Material 877

Ventilators 880-81

Wants 866

Wire Designs 878-79

Allen CH 864

Allen J K 878

Allen W8 878

Am Oaidening 879

AmJadooCo 879-82

Am Roae Co 875

Aschmaun G 877

Baker W J 878

Baldwin A J 877

BallerFA 877

Barlel V 864

Bassett & Washburn 879
Bayersdorfer H & Co 882

Beach J E 868

Beaulieu H 866

Becker Fred 0 872

Beckert WO 882

Benedict Q H 869

BergerH H«Co 864

BerningHG 879

Blauvelt & Guttman 878
Bobblnk S Atkina... 864

Bock W A 87i

Boerner Fred 877

Bool Floral Co 869

Boston Flower Gro-
wers'Association. 879

Boston Letter Oo 882

Boyce i Co J E .866
Bradley & Green

Fortlizer Co 877

Brown, A. H 869

Brown A L 877

BrownP 868

BunjardH A 863

Burpee W A&Co... 866

Buxton G E 869

Carmody J D 881

Chinnick W J 876

Oleary &Co 876

CloudEJ 876

Olucas&BoddingtoD

Oo 863

Oonard & Jones Oo .. 876

OonnellB 869

Converse G'houses . 876

Cottage Gardens 863

Cowen'sN Sons 880

Cox 0 W 876

Cox Seed Oo 865

Crabb & Hunter 876

Craig Robt « Son ... 868

Cranes 867

Cunningham J. H . . 876
OutFlower Exchange 878
Darlington H D. . .872-76

Dean Boiler Co 88 j

Deutsche Gartner

Zeitung 877

Dletsch A &Co 880

Dillon J L 868-69

Dingee & Oonard Co. 876
Domer F 4 Sons Oo. 869

Dreer Hy A 883

Dumonti Co 878

Dysinger M & S . . . . 876
Edwards & Docker.. 879

EggertE 876

EhretF 878

ElchholzH 876

EiseleO 882

ElseleJG 872

ElizabethNurseryOo 865

Elliott BL 877

Elliott Wm & Sons.. 864

Elliott W H 879

EII1S& PoIIworth... 882
EUwanger 4 Barry.. 867

Emmans Geo M 876

Evenden Bros 868

FancourtQ E 869

Fauat H G S Oo 866

F & F Nurseries . . . 867

Fiesser JH 876

Florist Hail Asa'n... 880

FoaterLH 872

Freeman J K 876

Fryer E 876-76

Qarland G M 876

Gasser J M 876

Gibbons HW 880

Giblln&Co, 877

Gorton&Lidgerwood

Co 881

GraveaRB 872

Greene * Underhill 876

GuntherW H 878

HartM A 878

HeissJB 872

Henderson P&Oo.. 864

Hennecke C Co 882

Herendeen Mfg Co.. 880

Herr AM 868-77

Herrmann A 882

Hesser W J 872

Hews AH 4 Co 882

Hicks 4 Crawbuck.. 878

HilflngerBros 892

HillEG4Co 879

HippardE 880

Hitchiugs & Co 881

HolbrookBros. 881

Holton 4 Hunkel Oo 879

HoranEO 878

Horan Jas 4 Son 869

Hort'l Advertiser... 877

Howell MisFT 872

Hughes George J — 876

HulseboschBroB 865

Insall R 876

Internat'l Heater Oo 880

Jackson BB 876

Jackson 4PerktnsOo 866

Jacobs 8 4 Sons 880

Jennings BroB 880

JennlngsEB 868

Johnson & Stokes... 866

JonesHT 868

Joosten OH 876

Kastina Wm F 879

Kay W H 880

KelseyHP 879

KennicottBroaOo.. 879

KittJos 868

Koapper A 876

KraberWO 877

Kraft W 876

KuehnC A 879

Lager & Hurrell 876

Langer 8.7

LangJahrAH . ... 878

LangJ 878

Lappe J... 868

Lelblnger Jos 810

Lenker 0 869

Llttlefleld H F. 869-79-82

LiltlefteldS 876

Lookland LumberCo 868
-877

LongD B 879

Lord 4 Bumham Co 881

MacBean AS., 868

MaderP 876

McCarthy N F 4 Oo. 878
McDowell J. A. 4 Co 866

McFadden EC 872

McKeUar4Wlnter8on878

McManus J 878

MeehanC E 869

Merkel0 4Bon 872

MeyerJ0 40o 877

Michel P 4 BOo 866

MillangF 878

MUlerOL 87a

Moninger John 0 Oo 881

Moon 8 0 867

Moon WH Co 867

Morel Bros 876

MorrlB Floral Oo.... 876

Mobs G M 879

Murphy Wm 869

Nafl FlorlBtB" Board

of Trade 868

NationalPlantOo... 868
N T Out Flower Oo.. 878
NTMktOAsan.... 864

NleaaenL 879

Ormaby E A 881

OuwerkerkP 867

Passmore I A 87S

Peacock WP 876

PennockSS 878

Pierce F O Oo 880

Pierson F E Co , 863

Pinehurst Nurseries 865
Pittsburg Out Flower

Oo 878

Plant Seed Oo 86S

PulIenA 867

CJuakerOltyMachCo 880

RaokhamG A 872

Rawson WW4Co.. 866

Reck J 869

Reed 4 KeUer. 879

ReeaerO A Co 868

Reiuberg Bros.... 869-79

Renard Joa 869

Richmond Stove Co. 880
RlckseckerOhasH.. 879
Rider-Ericsson En-
gine Co 880

Ripperger Geo 877

RoedingG C 876

RolkerA4Son8 864

Rose MfgOo 877

Rupp J F 876

SabrauBky W 869

SchUIerJ L 864-66

Schmidt J 0 864-76

SchmitzFWO 864

Sohultheis A 872

SchwabeOO 876

ScoUay Jno A 882

Sea cuff Nursery... 877
SeawanhakaGha.... 872
Shellroad G'h'se Oo. 865

Sheridan WF 878

Skabcura Dip Co . . . 882

Smith N 4 Son 176

Smith W4T Co.... 868

SoltauC 4 Co 866

StahlhutH 876

Steams A T Lum Oo 880

Steffens E 879

Steinhofl'HO 869

StoothoffH A4 Co.. 874
Storrs 4 Harrison Oo 867

StuderN 872

Stumpp 4 Walter Oo 864

Sutherland G A 878

Taylor E J 868-75

Tharp A J 869

Thorburn J M 4 Oo. 866
Tobacco Warehous-
ing 4 Trading Oo. 882

TowellJos. 869

Traendly 4 Sohenck 878
Van Home Grlffen

40o 880

Vaughan's Seed

Store 876

Vincent RJrS Son... 867
Vredenburg 4 Co... 877

WachtelJ 4 J 876

WatBon P4 Oo 865

Watson T R 867

Waverly G'nhouaes. 875
Weathered TW Sons. 8S1

WeberCS40o 880

Weber H 4 Sons .... 869

Weeber&Don 865

Welch Bros 878

Whilldln Pottery Oo 882

Whitbred A. A 868

Whitton 4Son8.... 876

Wletor Bros 869-79

WlttboIdQeo 872

Wolf AQ4Bro 881

Wood Bros 868

Young J 878

Young TJr 878

Zlrngiebel D 866

872

The F=]-orists' Exchhnge.

Pandanus Veitchii.

As a (lei-orative jjlant this is one of
which it seems harfi to get an overstoeli,
u fact partly to lie accounted for liy the
means of increase being somewhat slow,
and partly by the ready salo a plant usu-
ally commands.

By cuttings, or rather offsets, is practi-
cally the only means of propagation
adaptable for the commercial grower.
These are seldom produced to any extent
until the plants have attained considera-
ble size, or are from two to three years
old and,;therefore, past their best market,
able stage, hence the necessity of keeping
stock plants in hand.

Though somewhat slow to strike root,
a very small percentage of loss can be re-
lied upon so long as they are not kept
over-wet. There need be no hard and
fast rule as to the exact size of the cut-
tings, though those from fourto six inches
in length are, all things considered, the
most suitable to select.

We have seen them rooted a foot or
more in length, but such cuttfngs, besides
taking longer to strike root, never make
so evenly balanced or well furnished
plants as the smaller ones do, and inva-
riably lose color more or less ere root
action commences, considerable time
being often lost ere they again regain
color.

Some growers make a practice of re-
moving the offset with the point of a
sharp kuife, but we invariably break
them off, con.sidering there is less danger
of injuring the plant by this method. By
a quick snap to the one .side they break
off quite clean, requiring no knifing; but
it is well to get a hold well down to
make sure you get the offset intact and
not the leaves only. They should never
be pulled straight down for there is dan-
ger of breaking off or injuring the leaf
Immediately below.

We prefer to insert them singly, in small
pots, at once, in place of putting them in
the propagating bench as is oiten done—
the roots being large and Heshv are apt
to be broken or injured in transplanting
from the bench to the first size pots. Use
a compost of equal parts of sand, leaf
mold and turfy loam, with a liberal ad-
dition of finely broken charcoal, firm well
and plunge the pots to the rim in the
sand in the propagating bench. A bot-
tom heat of from 6.5 to 70 degrees should
be maintained if possible; keep moist
but not wet by light overhead sprink-
ling, the frequency of the sprinkling being
regulated by the condition of the atmos-
phere or the dullne8.s or brightness of the
weather. .Shading will, of course be
necessary, but should be lightened some-
what to promote coloring after root
action has commenced, which under the
above named conditions, should be in
from four to five weeks. In about four
weeks' time a size larger pot may be
necessary, the compost this time being
enriched by the addition of some finely
sifted cow or sheep manure.

Pandanus Veitchii has a trick of push-
ing itself up out of the pot, and one is
always inclined to pot well down by way
of counteracting this tendency; but it is
better not to overdo it iu this respect as
we invariably find the plants do best
when the crown is kept not lower than
the surface of the soil.

The stereotyped danger of the hearts
of the plants rotting, if syringed over-
head, we t>ay no attention to; in a mini-
mum temperature of 05 degrees with air
on all favorable occasions we experience
no trouble from this source, and find
syringing beneficial in keeping scale and
other insects in check. With ordinary
care these plants are comparativelv free
from insect enemies, but those who'have
had experience know that they are not
one of the most convenient subjects to
spunge should scale get a footing, hence
the necessity of employing syringing a
a preventive measure. " ' Scotia **

A Tobacco Insecticide.

The United Stati-.s Cnnsul at Nice
writes to a Kentucky correspondent re-
Srarding a French preparation for kill-
ing plant enemies as follows: The
substance in question is styled "tobac-
co juice, rich in nicotine and guaran-
teed." and is said to l^e manufactured
by the tobacco monopoly in Paris.

This article, it is claimed, possesses
the following advantages:

(1) "It is free from all matter sus-
ceptible of fermentation and keeps for
an indefinite period of time if in closed
vessels.

(2) "It contains no resinous matter
and is almost transparent; therefore it
does not injure or clog the spraying
machines, and does not stain plants or
flowers.

(3) "It has a government guaranty
as to the proportion of nicotine it con-
tains, which never varies.

"It is claimed that this product con-
tains from five to six times the quan-
tity of nicotine that may be found m
ordinary tobacco juice, and that there-
fore one-fifth to one-sixth of the quan-
tity will accomplish the object to which
it is applied.

"For spraying purposes the product is
employed in the proportion of one part
of juice to one hundred parts of water.
It is stated that the spraying of plants
should be done after sunset, and that
they should be sprinkled with cleai
water on the following day. For fumi-
gating hot houses the proportion is one
part of juice to five of water. The mixt-
ure is sprayed upon bricks or iron
sheets heated to a temperature suffi-
ciently high to produce rapid evapora-
tion. It is claimed that insects and
parasites are absolutely destroyed by
this process."

THE BOSTON FERN

A SPECIALTY. $5 00 per 100; HO.OO per 1000.
Orders filled a roution, as plants are ready.

L. H. FOS TEH, 46 King St., Dorchester, Mass

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CHEAP PALMS AND FERNS!

For 6» days I will pive a discount of 20 per
cenr, from Wholesale list, on all orders accom-
panied by the cash. Send for Wholesale list
Special low prices given on large orders or
entire stock.

W. J. HESSER, Plattsinouth, Neb.

PROl". PALM GAKIIENS.
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STRONG DRACfNil INDIVISA!

Plants from open ground, 20 to 30 inches
high. «3.00 per Dozen; «20.00 per 100.
Keady for 8 inch pots.

R. B. GRAVES, Korthamplon, Mass.

431 Bridge Street.
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SMALL FERNS

In 2 and 2'; ir ch pnis, strong. mi.\'rt
$3,110 per ItjU. All good varieties Salis-
faclion or money lelunded. CASH.

GEO. A. RACKHAM, Detroit, Mich.

S30 VAN DYKE AVE.
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FERNS

A fine aBfiortment for
florists* uee, from 2
and a)^ In. pots. Also
Selauinella Emilinnn. Cyperus Alienii-
lolius, I'elareoiiiitiiia, 6 of the beat com-
mercial varieties, mixed; 2% Inch.
AH the above at $3.50 per 100. Cash with order.

J. G. EISELE, - Pliiladelphia, Pa.

20tli AND ONTARIO STS.
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The hottest selllDg plant for retail, fine for ferneries,
makes flue 3 or 4 In. pot plants, -1 In. pots. $I.OU per doz. ;
$6.00 per 100. 3 In. pots. $1.50 per doz., $8.00 per 100.

Rn*\F<5 Bride, 3 In.. $4.00 per 100; $3.^.00 per lOOO,
KUObO UriileHinairt. 3 in., $1 a 100; $35 a llKW
IS^Tenna. cash or C. (). D.

C. MERKEL&SON, Mentor. Ohio.

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PILinS 111 FEBKIi

Fine home-grown sfock.

4. B. HEISS, 11%.^.^^? Dayton, Ohio.

White For Price List.

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ERICAS

For October Delivery.

Plants set with hiid, all sizes nf the best
commercial sorts at reasunalile prices.

H. D. DiRLINGTOM, Flushing, N. Y.

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irdlspis liMi kt:!}isiisis

The handsomest decorative plant in
cultivation, $5.00 a 10(1; $40.0o a UOO.

Mine is the Genuine Stock.

FRED. C. BECKER, Cambridge.Mass.

1730 CAMBItlDGE ST.
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HEADOUARIERS FOR ERICAS

Buy your Ericas In Septeuihersnd October anil l.rlne
Ideiii In hloom yourself. Save duty and risk of re-
celvlDg ibeni mostly dead from the o'mer side. I have
.io.i lU growing. Come and see them.

Hill IMS and Derornlive PInniB In quantity.
NewprlcellBtwIlllie ready September 15th.

ANTON SCHULTHEIS,

p. O. Bo.x 78, Collcee Point, N. Y. City.

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%mm Spreooeri

(Very line), 2;< inch pct^, per do?.. EOe.;
per 1(10, <3.iXI ; per ICK^C, $2.5 0(1.

Oyster Kdt,
>. V. "

SE&WlNHlKJi GREENHOUSES,

J. C. CLARK, SUPT

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AS GOOD AS THE BEST

BOSTON FERN ,^7.rpeVSS,^& per i«,.

„. ... "'"— '" ''""'• *5-'«) per doz . |i30liO per loo'

C A R N AT 0 N S " '"'" s™,""' "r''>' P'an" free

I,,, ^ , i- , from tijseaae,

iiMi M'Mti t'Ni j>cr UKi; 4CII McGowan. »5.0o ner 100

SPHAGNUM MOSS »'^T(„t'rU iT

Orcl,i.l l'ent.«l.u,perl,l,l.; roltld Aa! for Doti;;,'J-

fliM perbbl.. »4 5U per .1 1,1,1 lots f \f„'e rotTe'd "La!'

wltbout llbre. IS ,.ta per hhl . M m per > hbl Iota '

Ibe above are rash pric-g.

MRS. FLORA T. HOWELL, Pine Busli, N. V.

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Sen<l for our
Price List of

Falitis and Fsrn:

We now have a One lot

of Kentlas. Latanlas, As-

paragtia, Araucarlas,

NephruleplB B o b t o n I .

^^_^_^ ensls, etc.

CVCAS UEVOLUTA, from 75 eta to $15.00 each,

in any tiuantlty

PINE NEEDLE SOIL, a fine soil for pal ma and

ferns, |150 per bbl.

GEO. WITTBOLD, „„',".;':;,?.,. CHICiCO, ILL.

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A NEW DECORATIVE PLANT

Giyplomeria Japooica

IJAI»AI>J CEDAR.)

A dainty jardiniere evergreen often mis-
taken at first sight for Araucaria Excelaa; as
handsome as the latter but not so stiff and
formal ; much better adapted to the trying
atmosphere of living rooms, much more easily
grown and ten times ch aper.
4 In. pots, $15 a 100 ; Sl^ in. pots, »9 a 100 ;
25 21^ in. for »1 50, postpaid.

ASPARAGUS SPRENCERI

4 in pots. $9 a 100; 21,4 in., $B a 100.

Jaclison a Perldns Co , Newaric KewYork.

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FERNS

FOR DISHES.

The leading varieties only, in extra fine
condition.

2 iuch $3.00 per 100; $25 00 per lOl 0.

CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS.

3 inch $a.noperlfO.

COCOS WEDDELIANA.

3 inch at $15.00 per 100.

Satisfaction Guaranteed. Cash with Order.

GEORGE L. MILLER, Newark, Ohio.

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Boston Ferns

^•, Exaltata Bostonlensls, small
plants. $5 00 per lOll; »4U.UU per loOU; not less

LSn^li^" "',11;'" '■'"^ Larger planU, $6.00 to
$.;ti.ou per 100.

ALSO A FINE LOT OF

Kentlas, Belmoreanaand Fcirsteriana, 6-in
p.its.trum $1.00 to $1.50 each; 7-in. pots, $1 60
to $2 .50 each; larger plant*, $3.IHl to SlO.uOea.

Areca I.utesceiis, SOj. to $3.00 each.

I.ataiilas, trom $4.iio oer doz. to $.3.00 each.

Araucarlas. larire plants, 75c. to $1 50 ea.

Asparasrusl'luniosu8,$l.iiOto $1.60 doz.

'*,*^«;»'"»K'>s Spreniferi, Z]4 in. pots,

$1.5 'per doz.

Asparagus Teiiaisslnius,2U in. pots

i.i,'. IHT ,1,^; 3H in. pots, $1 35 per doz.
Rubber Plants, $5.iio to Jii.ou per doz

$"■7 t"'peT,00^' -^ '"■• *'"° "" '"'• "« '"••

WM. A. BOCK, Ko. Cambridge, Mass.

or?ers"°C."nnXd''^rt;''?;?ephir ' ^"^^ "''"
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BOSTON FERNS

NEPHROLEPIS WASHINGTONIENSIS

I turned iate delivery,

$5 per lOll, $41) per 101)0.
Prices of all sizes, large
plants, in quantity, on

leading varieties, 50c. per p.<t. LaVS'^Ce orS,f?e/l^iret s^X^^„\'V„^1^.^ ^^^^^

EMERSON C. McFADDEN, Short Hills N J

r. S. KXOT.C NURSEKIKS. Te>e'p,.„„el0B Minium. ' '' '

Jii!li;£!LiJ!gJgrl»£_Exchange when wrltlne.

JonditiOD'''"!Mr''fulrde'lcn°n.io^'''I' ^^"^"^'A ""^^ """^ '" the very best
Price, for strong. 8 n. po? ffis' 3 for''i";''on^\ °^ .•'""« ^"'- "='9 "aPerl
strong. 4 in. pot plants 3 ft hiJh «s nli ' f"'!'' »'y mail. 13 for «3.00 ;
benches, SI.OO to »5.0o' each ^ ' '""■ '*°^- ^"ger plants, from

— Any three of the PALMS at Soien rates for CASH. _

*18.00 per doz.

Uentloa the PIorl»t»' Bzehange when writing.

W.

STUIDER, Anacostia, D.

C.

t^sf^-

September 2, 1899.

Thb F^lorists' Exchange.

873

(14C,) Hoatiii;-.— Morris.— The ex-

jieiise of imttin;; ill a secoiKi-lKind boiler
will certiiiiily lie much less thmi for a
new boiler, and wheti the present outlay
must be as little as possibleitmay be the
best thin j; to (lo. Jf the boilers are in
WOOf-1 ronilitioii they will last for a num-
ber of years, .'mil at the present price of
new tubular boilers, the prices named
would be reasonable. While a ten horse-
power boiler would be ample for heating
the greenhouses and dwelling, one of the
second-hand fifteen horse-power boilers
could be put in. and if it became neces-
sary to increase the amount of glass, it
would answer for twice the present
amount. About G square feet of grate
surface will suffice for the present radiat-
ing surface, but 10 feet will be desirable
when the full capacity of the boiler is
needed. — L. E. Taft.

Kindly let me know the Igrate surface
requireii for hot water boiler and the
number of feet of ■i-inch pipe needed to
heat houses of the following dimensions:
One house 1(5 x 41 feet, S feet to ridge
front end of glass, '*4 span, S-inch brick
walls. r>0 degrees in zero weather: one
house 10 X 41 feet, lo feet to ridge, front
end of glass, even span. 8-incli brick
walls, 50 degrees in zero weather; one
house 14 X 25 feet, *J feet to ridge, front
end of glass, even span, s-inch brick
walls, 0<> degrees in zero weather; one
house 44 X 7 feet wide, 8 feet high at
back, u.sed for cool house, lean-to: pot-
ting house and boiler room. The main.s
for heating and boiler will be placed in
ttjis house. Greenhouses run north and
south; lean-to, east and west. — Alla.v.

— If the houses are well built and the
walls are not more than 4 feet high and
contain no glass below the level of the
plates, the heater should have from 5 to
6 square feet of grate surface, varying
with the kind of fuel to be used and the
frequency of tiring. If the pipe is 4 inches
in diameter outside, which is the usual
measurement of cast-iron yt'Ci'iihiiuse
pipe, about 1 si Hi near feet uill licreiiiiirrd
in house No. 1; house No. 2 will need
about 200 feet and house No. 3 not far
from IGO feet. House No. 4 should re-
ceive sufficient heat from the pipes which
pass through it to the other- houses, as
80 to 90 feet of pipe alone would be am-
ple to sa.v nothing of the heat from the
boiler. If the pipe is 4 inches inside,
which is the usuiil measurement of iron
soil-pipe and of wrought-irou pipe, the
amounts given above may be slightl.v re-
duced. I'nlesH the pipe is on hand, or
can be secured at a low jirice, it will be
better to use 2-iiich pipe to supply the
radiating surface, the amount required
being about 511 percent. greater than the
figures above given.— Ij. R. Taft.

(147) Planting Violets. — Plant the
violets .s inches apart in the row, and 10
inches between the rows. The number
of plants required will be OoO.

Notes on Frost.

The subject of frost protection as it
relates to the agricultural products of
the country is one of great importance
to farmers, fruit growers and gardeners.
As a means of furnishing in popular form
the necessjiry information in relation to
methods of protecting crops from frost,
the IJ. S. Ilepartment of .Vgriculture has
had prepared and will soon issue Farm-
ers' Bulletin No. 104, entitled "Notes on
Frost."

This bulletin was prepared by E. B.
Garriott. Prfifessor of Meteorolog.v at
the Weather Bureau, and defines frost
and the ciniditiniis which favor its for-
mation tinil states tlieniei hods of ])rotec-
tion which have been found iir.iiticable
by actual experiments. Itdesci ibes Iiow
frost is formed, the seasons of frost, tells
when to expect it, di.scussee methods of
protection, and describes devices for pre-
venting rapid radiation of heat, for
charging the air with moisture and for
adding moisture to the air.

Some facts regarding freezes, which are
destructive alike to tender vegetation
and to ])lantsof htirdier growth, are also
given.

The bulletin says that experiments and

observation seem to establish the follow-
ing facts: The danger of damage from
frost can be materially lessened by plac-
ing early and tender plants on high
grounds and crests and hardier plants in
low grounds and hollows. When ground
can lie selected in the lee. or to the south
and east of considerable bodies of water
tile d.iiiger will be further lessened. In
the dry climate of the citrus frnit region
of California .iiiil in the promising fruit
districts of .\rizona small and numerous
fires, preferably of coal burned in iron
baskets, have been found to be the most
effective device u.i^ed for protection
against frost; second in point of utility
may be placed irrigation: and the prac-
ticable process which affords the least
prote&tion in tliat resjiect appears to be
smudge fires. In the orange-growing dis-
tricts of the South, irrigation affords the
most effective protectiiui against frost,
while in sections where this jirocess can-
not be employed damp siiuidge flres
properly handled are best adapted to
gueral use.

BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS. added: press down rather firmly, and

I'.niCAS. — There are no prettier flower-
ing plants to-day for Winter and Spring
blooming than these, and there should
be a few grown on every place, however
small. This is tlie best time to secure a
stock of these plants. We prefer to buy
the ■\nierican grown to the imiiorted
stock. When the plants are received from
the grower do not try to make large
looking ijlants by putting them into big
pots. Overpotting is one of the worst
things that can be done to the erica, and
unless ver.v small sized plants are bought,
the pots they occupy will be amply large
enough for them until after they have
got through flowering. If small plants
are bought with the intention of grow-
ing on to salable size, shifting into
larger sized pots will be necessary, pro-
viding they are rootbound when re-
ceived.

The potting soil should behalf and half
fibrous loam and peat, with a good
sprinkling of silver sand. Do not rub it

House of Carnation Flora Hill, grown in soil used two years

Flower Arrangfement in Japan.

In Japan the artof flowerarrangement
is as highly regaided as music, poetry
or painting: and in order that one may
become expert therein, it is deemed neces-
sary to devote quite as much attention,
time and study to this as to any other
form of art. We look upon flower
arrangement in general as merely the re-
sult of individual taste, but a .Japanese
regards it from a very different point of
view. He is governed, in this accomplish-
ment, by numerous and well-defined rules
which can only be aiquired by long and
patient stud.v. It would be imposi-ible,
without this knowledge, to compose an
arrangemenr of flowers which would
meet with the approval of competent
critics. It would, in fact, be quite as
hopeless as for a musician to compo.se
great masterpiei-es of music without pre-
vious training and careful study. The
art of flower arrangement is not only
practiced by women and girls, but by-
men as well, for it is an accomplishment
indispensable for all who would make
any pretense to learning and culture. In
spite of the fact that flowers are so in-
separably associated with ever.vthing
.Japanese, it would be a mistake to
assume that .Japan is a land of flowers;
for wild as well as garden flowers are far
more profuse in many sections of this
countr.v. .Japan is, however, rich in cul-
tivated flower.s that are grown in great
profusion in garden and nursery in the
suburbs of ail the cities. I'lower sellers,
carrying their fragrant burdens in huge
baskets, are met with everywhere, and
they are patronized by the poor as well
as by the rich, for the prices are low
enough to bring tliem within the reach
of all. .\ltliough there are many varie-
ties of flowers, few, comparatively, are
used in flower arraii;;eim'nt ; for the .Jap-
anese limit their choice to those with
which they are most familiar, and such
as are most closely associated with the
difl'erent months or seasons, seldom or
never using rare or unknown flowers. —
From 'STapanese Flower .Vrrangement,"
li.v Theodore Wores, in the August Fic-
tion Number of Scribner's.

through a sieve, but tear it up with the
Hngers, and mix well together. In pot-
ting use a rammer and pot as firm as
possible. Let the shifts be only from one
sized pot to the next size, that is from a
3-inch to a 4-inch, or from a 4-inch to a
5-inch, as by making any larger shifts
than these one gains nothing. Give the
plants a rather cool house at all times,
and when they begin to bloom they will
be better and last longer in flower if kept
in the very coolest house obtainable.
With regard to watering never let them
get dust dry, if they once flag the.v are
gone for good. When applying water be
sure that sulRcient is given to wet clear
to the bottom of the pot; then before
giving any more wait until it is needed,
whether it ije one da.v or one week. To
give ericas a little dribble of water every
morning would in time be sure death to
them.

RUDBECKIA LACIN'IATA FLORA PLENO. Or

as it is often called Golden Glow, is
proving itself a great favorite as a Sum-
mer flower and those wanting masses of
yellow blooms either for cut work or for
effect in herbaceous borders will find this
one of the best plants in its line. It is a
hardy perennial and can be increased by
dividing old plants in the same manner
as is done with other hardy jierennials.

Cai^i-a Bulbs that have been drying
out all Summer iiia.v be t.'iken out of the
soil and repotted now. Pot into a .5 or
6-inch pot, using a good rich compost,
and take care that no green or half de-
cayed manure is used. After potting
place out-doors again, and let them re-
main there until the nights are too cold
for them. By that time the roots will
have begun to work, and the.v will then
stand almost any amount of forcing.

Genistas that have been standingout-
doore will probably have grown some-
what straggling and will require trim-
ming into shape. Take a pair of shears
and clip them well in bo as to present a
uniform appearance.

Cyclamen— ThiB is the time to sow
seed tor next .year, and it should be got
in at once. Use shallow flats or pans,
fill with leaf soil and a little silver sand

I then give a good watering. After two
or three hours sow the seed and cover
evenly with leaf soil that has been rub-
bed through a Hue sieve. Place the flats
in a cool corner in the greenhouse and
cover with a sheet of paper to keep the
sun from drying them out too quickly.

THE EXPERIMENT STATIONS.

MiLi.ETB. By Thomas .\. Williams,
.Assistant Agrostologist, Farmers' Bul-
letin No. lol U. S. Department of Agri-
culture. Gives full information regarding
varieties, culture, harvesting, etc. The
bulletin states that frequently a good
crop of millet can be raised in no way in-
terfering with the succession of primary
crops, and increasing the income from
the land by from .f8 to $20 per acre.

Noxious Weeds of W'ibconsin. By
Professor K. S. Goff, Bulletin 70, Univer-
sity of Wisconsin Experiment Station,
Madison, Wis.— Contains descriptions
and illustrations of eighteen weed pests
and terms of the weed law of the State.

The Hessian Fly. By Professor F. M.
Webster, Bulletin 107, <")hio .Vgricultural
Experiment Station, Wooster, O. — Pre-
ventive measures are late sowing, rota-
tion of crops and burning of stubble
where this can be done. The remedies
coii.-;ist in the use of quick-acting fertil-
i'/.rr.s in the J*"all,or pasturing early sown
fields, [ireferably with sheep.

Bulletin 100. same station, treats od
the chinch bug and experiments with in-
secticides.

.\NALYSE8 OF MANURIAL .SUBSTANCES.

Bulletin G2, Hatch Experiment Station,
.Vinherst, Mass..

A.MERic.iN (iRASSES No 2. By Professor
Lawson Scribner, Bulletin 17, I". S. De-
partment of .Vgricultnre. Division of
vVgrostology. — A very valuable publica-
tion, containinK illustrations and descrip-
tions of 325 species of grasses. Part I
contains an enumeration of 302, making
a total of 027species. .Many of the gras-
ses are here illustrated for tlie first time.

San Josfi .Scale. By Professor .S. .\.
Forbes, Bulletin No. 56. University of Illi-
nois. -Vgricuitural Experiment Station,
Urbana. III.— The bulletin states: "Our
experimental insecticide work was done
mainly with kerosene, either pure or in
mechanical mixture with water. We
have failed so far to find conditions
under which this insecticide may be safely
and successfully used by orchardists,
generally, for the destruction of scale
insects."

Connecticut Experiment Station
Twent.v-second .Vnnual Report, New
Haven, Conn.— Part III. contains experi-
ments in Curing and in Fermenting To-
bacco; Tests of Vitality of Vegetable
seeds, etc.

How TO Kill Grasshoppers. By L.
liruner, Entomologist, University of Ne-
braska, .Agricultural Kxperiinent,Station,
Lincoln, Neb. — Illustrated pamphlet sug-
gesting various methods for exterminat-
ing these iiests in the open air.

Field Experiments with Nitroge-
nous Fertilizers. Bulletin 130, New
.ferse.v .Vgricuitural Experiment Station,
New Brunswick, N. J.

Plant Growing with Chemical Fer-
tilizers. By William Stuart, Lafayette,
Ind. — Gives results of exjieriments with
chemical fertilizers in lettuce culture.

The Velvet Bean. Circular 14, Divi-
sion of .Vgrostolog.v. U. S. Deiiartment
of .Vgrieulture, Washington, D. C.

A House of Carnations.

Our illustration shows a house of ear-
nation Flora Hill at the establishment of
Hiram W. Dyer, of .South Portland, Me.
The house is 27 x llO feet, short span to
the south, and was jilanted August 8,
1898. Cutting was commenced August
20, and the househad hi en in continuous
bloom up to May 4. The plaiiti- were in
five inches of soil, which had been used
the yeftr previous for Daybreak, thus giv-
ing two years' good service.

The issue of ilie Pi.orists' E.x-
CHANGE for Sept. 16 and again for
Sept. 30, will be 10,000 copies; tliis
means a copy for each and every
likely and desirable purchaser. We
invite the attention of Advertisers
to this unusual opening, and will
be glad to receive iheir favors.

874

Thb Florists* Exchhngb.

^rre5po[?def/ce

insertion will be given in this column to
all eoptmnnications free from animus, but
the opinions expressed do not necessarily
reflect our own.

The Sweet Pea Situation.

Editor Florists^ Exchange.

In your issue of August -!(i, I am be-
tween two fires. Mr. Burpee assails uie
from one point of view beciuiee I have
defended California sweet peas, and Mr.
Pratt from another, because I do not
condemn them.

Now, has Mr. Burpee not read any of the
harsh criticisms of the California sweet
peas written by my friend, the Kev. Mr.
Hutchins? It %TaB he who first took up
this cry of "poor constitution," while I
replied "poor culture." We have yet to
see Mr. Burpee's tirade against Mr.
Hutchins in print, and he even does not
mention Mr. Pratt, the cause of the
present discussion excepting to quote
liim in <tn anonymous letter.

Any fjiir-minded person who reads my
article in the August .'") issue will agree
that I took opposite grounds to both
Mr. Hutchins and Mr. Pratt, and gave
the California sweet pea all the defence it
was entitled to. Let me quote Mr. Bur-
pee. He says: "Unfortunately, Mr.
Hamilton and most of the others who
have tried to blame their failures with
sweet peas this year upon the quality of
the seed, have never been to California."

I have had no failures with sweet peas
this or any other year. Where does Mr.
Burpee get his inferences as to my fail-
ures? The seeds I have planted have
given me excellent satisfaction, and pro-
duced as fine flowers as can be seen any-
where, always excepting Cohocton. And
"Who informed Mr. Burpee that I have
not been to California? I am familiar
with the methods of seed growing in
California and know that every word of
my article is true. My article does not
condemn the properly grown, well-
rogued seed of the first-class growers,
and Mr. Burpee cannot distort any such
meaning out of it. It distinctly refers to
the class of growers who grow for quan-
tity alone. When my report of my sea-
son's work appears, proper credit will
be given to the excellence of the seed
tested from such growers as C. C. Morse
& Co., Waldo Rohnert, S. T. Walker and
a few others, but unfortunately for the
sweet pea there are still others.

Sam. a. Hamilton.

Roaring Springs, Pa.

Edilor Florists' Exchange.

Dear Sir: We have just received
your issue for the 19th inst., and we
wish to make a few comments on the
Rev. W. T. Hutchins' article on the
sweet pea, which appears on page 810, as
we quite agree with that gentleman that
the .subject is one full of interest for
our horticultural societies, and hope
that much good will come from the
present discussion, though we regret
that the subject seems to be discussed
rather acrimoniously. We have had
the pleasure in former years of visits
from Mr. Hutchins, and regret that he
does not extend his travels in the inter-
est of the sweet pea as to include our
trial grounds at Fordhook Farms, as
our location is certainly less adapted
for the best growth of the sweet pea
than the New England and other cooler
States. In spite of the prolonged dry
weather of the Spring months and in-
numerable aphis, we at present have
the best show of vines and the most
prolonged period of bloom we have

The issue of the Florists' Ex-
change for Sept. 16 and again for
Sept. 30, will be 10,000 copies; this
means a copy for each and every
likely and desirable purchaser. We
invite the attention of Advertisers
to this unusual opening, and will
be glad to receive their favors.

ever had, and our interest in the sweet
pea is probably coincident with that of
Mr. Hutchins.

We now have growing side by side,
under exactly the same conditions of
soil and cultivation, samples of seed
grown in Canada, France, England,
Northern New York, Germany, Color-
ado and California, and are unable to
detect any difference whatever in the
growth of vine from the seed grown
and ripened in these widely differing
locations, but do find a great difference
in the growth of the vine between thick
and comparatively thin sowing of the
seed. Where the seed is quite limited
and we wish to make every one count,
planting the seeds singly from six to
twelve inches apart, we secure a very
much stronger growth, with heavy
stems, while from the thick seeding the
vines are slender and more readily suc-
cumb to both insects and disease.
Neither do the strong growing vines
bloom as early as those sown more
thickly, but with favorable weather
they continue to flower until cut off by
heavy frosts.

Another point we would raise in this
discussion is the practice general of
planting in the same location two or
more successive years.

We find in our stiff loam with clay
subsoil that peas do not succeed well
planted in the same location two sea-
sons in succession; nor do they giow
well in soil which has been planted
with culinary peas the previous year.
We have fully established this fact
after two seasons' expeiience some
years back. The last time one-half a
bed was planted inadvertently on the
previously used ground, and the line
was clearly marked for the whole
length of the bed, one portion of each
row beine strong and vigorous, while
the other was dwarfed and puny. Al-
though the soil in the trial grounds Is
quite heavily manured each fall, it does
not seem to replace the nutriment
requisite for the best growth of the
sweet pea, and we occasionally have
letters from customers saying that the
sweet peas are doing poorly, although
planted in the same location where they
were a great success the previous sea-
son, and this in spite of the heavy ma-
nuring of the trench method.

In the matter of the California grown
onion seed to which Mr. Hutchins re-
fers, we would state that while some
varieties may be kept up by growers
in that State by recourse to fresh stock
seed of choice strains from Eastern
growers, this is by no means necessary,
as other strains whicli have been grown
continuously in California by careful
growers are equally satisfactory, and
that since onion seed and lettuce seed
ha\'e been so largely produced in Cali-
fornia there is a most noticeable im-
provement in the ripening of the onions
and much more even and satisfactory
heading in many varieties of lettuce.
With careful selection of stock seed and
constant watchfulness to maintain the
purity of the strain, we are quite sure
that the California grown seeds will
prove entirely satisfactory. One of the
best instances is in the lima bean, all
the seed of these beans now being
grown exclusively in California on ac-
count of the fine ripening of the seed
due to the climate. This seed is
smaller than that grown in the East,
but when planted in our Eastern gar-
dens produces as strong growth and
fully as large beans as the home-
grown seed, and germinates a larger
percentage by reason of the seed being
well ripened.

Another point on which we would
like to hear further from Mr. Hutchins
is the climatic influence on the growth
of the sweet pea. In his letter he speaks
of his vines being saved by a secondary
root growth induced by July rains,
from which we would infer that the
weather previously had been unfavor-
able to their growth, and surely the
vines must have had considerable con-
stitutional vigor to enable them to re-
spond so satisfactorily when the be-
lated rains arrived. We think that this
same uncertainty of the seasons adds
to the interest of a gardener's work: it
is the ability to surmount obstacles
which constitutes the gardener. If all
conditions were favorable for the
growth of crops each season there
would be but little profit or pleasure in
growing them, as we would be over-
whelmed by the product, tor which
there could be no adequate demand.
E. D. Darlington,

Supt. of Trials.
Fordhook Seed Farm, Pa.

The Experiment Stations

and the Florists.

Editor Florists'' Exchange..

It is a comfort to read President
Rudd's remarks in regard to the Ex-
periment Stations in his excellent ad-
dress before the Society of American
Florists at their recent convention at
Detroit. I agree with him that the
florists have not availed themselves of
the information that Is within Iheir
reach in the Experiment Stations.
There is no question but tliat they have
a just claim upon these centers of re-
search for assistance in their work and
should appeal to them for help in con-
nection with many difficult ciuestion.s
that are constantly arising. When all
the station work already done for dor-
ists is gathered together it is seen to be
no small amount. This is particularly
true of some of the eastern states,
where the growing of flowers is no small
part of the crop production. New York,
Connecticut and New Jersey have, for
example, worked upon several prob-
lems connected directly with orna-
mental plants, and Indiana in the West,
is conspicuous for similar efforts.

These stations will doubtless continue
to aid the florists and will always be
glad to receive suggestions ficm the
practical growers of ornamental plants.
As President Rudd says, "Let the wants
be known and the stations will be
ready to do their share." Florists cer-
tainly can profit from research work as
much as any class of people.

Btron D. Halsted.

The American Carnation Society.

Messrs. Crabb & Hunter, Grand Rap-
ids, Mich., have registered the following
carnations:

Irene— .V cross between Albertini and
Daybreak, with the color of Albertini: a
perfect calyx that never bursts, and
long, stiff stems. It has a strong clove
fragrance and is a good keeper; rather
freer in bloom than Scott, and a good
healthy grower.

Mad" Chapman— The Grand Rapids
sport of Daybreak, in color betsveen a
Daybreak and a Victor being a better
color than Victor, habit similar to Day-
break.

Albert M Herr, Secretary.

Chicafifo.

state of Trade.

We are having hot, dry. sizzling
weather — the very opposite of that in
the early Summer. Roses naturally
suffer, although those from early plant-
ing, especially among the big growers,
afford quite a cut for the season. Car-
nations are now plentiful from outdoor
stock, and although early housing is
the rule, the vast quantities planted
i3ver ^\'hat is required to house will
keep the market well supplied as long
as the frost holds off. Asters are very
abundant, and form, with gladioli and
lilies, the main window displays, as a
cheap product for the purpose. An-
other good flower in this connection is
the hydrangea, with its bold spikes of
bloom.
Round About.

George Wittbold has started a new
palm house 26x120 feet, using Garland
gutters. He has also in operation a
manufactory for artiflcial palms; flnds
good sale for them, and does not con-
sider that they interfere with the sales
of the natural product.

George Baldwin opened a florist's
store on Oak Park Avenue, Austin, on
Thursday last.

Wieland & Reisch opened a fine new
store in Evanston September 2.

In this hot, dry weather the army and
boll worms are playing havoc with our
parks and lawns.

The Reinberg Bros, have twenty-
eight large houses planted to carna-
tions for next winter's supply.

Samuel J. Pearce, of Milwaukee Ave-
nue, will this year complete the rebuild-
ing and remodeling of his whole plant.

Andrew Haug, with W. B. Paterson,
Montgomery, Ala., is visiting our flor-
ists this week, and will leave for Cleve-
land.

Harry Balsley is also around talking
red and violet flower pots, and receiv-
ing congratulations from all who went
to Detroit, and also from those who
wished they had done so.

C. W. McKellar, after the convention,
visited his old home at Chillicothe, Ohio,
and is back again ready for business.

M. Rice, of Philadelphia, was also in
the city the past week. Ess.

St. Louis.

Market News.

We are able to note a slight increase
in the demand for cut flowers the past
week. Our retail men say business Is
picking up, and there seems to be a
scarcity of good stock at times.

The weather is very hot here yet, but
we hope, when it becomes more season-
able, to see business improve.

All the pilgrims have returned, with
the exception of Robert Tesson and
Charles Connon. They are still am.ng
the northern lakes. All unite in praise
of the pleasures of their trip.

Growers are now busy housing carna-
tions and with other important work.

C. C. S.

Baltimore.

Business Bits.

Trade is of the usual Summer kind.
Asters are coming in plentifully and are
very fine. Outdoor carnations and roses
seem to take well with those who make
design work.

Carnations are being housed; they are
in pretty good shape this year.

Fisher & Ekas' loss by lightning has
thrown them back with their work to
such an extent that they will be cop;-
pelled to abandon some of their l)urned
houses this season. Among the plants
they lost was a batch of 25,000 rooted
rose cuttings. Nearly all the large spec-
imen chrysanthemums grown for the
Fall shows wore destroyed. A lot of
glass which was stored in the shed that
was struck by the bolt was melted,
hence a total loss.
Jottings.

W. B. Sands has received the nomina-
tion of the Republican party for State
Senator in Baltimore County.

The two delegates to the Detroit Con-
vention have returned very much
pleased with their trip.

I. H. Moss has had great success
with White Maman Cochet as a Sum-
mer flower. The plants are grown out
of doors and do well.

Owing to the high price of glass,
many who intended building this year
have postponed it to some other time.

Violets are ag.ain poor. The disease
has played havoc with many of the
plants. Edwin A. Seidewitz.

Detroit.

After the Convention.

The long-looked-for Convention has
come and gone, but to remain a pleas-
ant memory. The boys are feeling good
over the result, for with one or two ex-
ceptions they think all went well. One
feature of the entertainments for whicli
they feel regret was the supper at Star
Island, so many having to wait so long
before being permitted to satisfy their
hunger. But the management was not
to blame for this. The proprietor had
promised the Detroit Glut) to run three
long tables the entire length of the din-
ing room and to seat 600 at once; in-
stead of doing as he agreed he only
seated 240 at one time, but we made the
best of it and if some were not satisfied
they must lay the blame where it be-
longs, and not at the door of the De-
troit Florists' Club.

Jottinss.

By the time this reaches your readers
the writer will be enjoying himself and
taking a much-needed rest on the wa-
ter of Lake Superior.

The bowlers are already talking of
what they will do in New York next
year, for they propose to begin taking
nervine at once to the end that they
may have a sufficient quantity with
them.

J. A. Shaw has so far recovered as to
leave tor his home. He feels that he
had a very narrow escape and says that
hereafter he will only take a bath once
a year and then all by himself.

Any one wishing a copy of the photo-
graph of the members of the S. A. F.,
taken at Detroit, can do so by address-
ing G. A. Rackham, Detroit, as to price,
etc. R.\G.

Tlie Oood Stronar Kind,

OOo. X'exr lOO llss.

BALES WEIGH 300 LBS.

B. A. Btootbott & Co., 154-156 W. 27t)l St., N. T <aty

September 2, 1899.

The Plorists* Excht^nge.

875

Grand Rapids.

We are experiencing the liottest, dryest
weather in years; everything ^eenIS to
fairly shrivel up under the fierce rays of
the sun. Unless relief comes soon great
damage will result.

An occasional funeral order is about
all the business there is doing. We are
trying to keep cool. G. F. C.

Buffalo.

Trade is fully as light as can be ex-
pected, with fair lots of flowers meet-
ing the demands, as a rule. Owing to
the drought, asters have not been plen-
tiful enough to cause any glut thus far.

Conventioa £choes.

The Convention, come and gone, with
pleasing visits of returning members, is
prolific of retrospect and thought a lit-
tle too deep and momentous for the
restless spirit of every-day duties.
Much could no doubt be brought out in
the trade papers, pertinent of interest,
past, present, but more particularly the
future, to leisurely, hence better result-
ant advantage, than is done in a three
days of sessions that are largely broken
into by amusements. Will some one
start the ball and keep it rolling for a
spell? [Why not start it yourself ? Ed.]

A club meeting called for Wednesday
evening last did not materialize to a
quorum. Honor, however, to W. F.
Kasting, as he only, of the team
that bowled so lamentably (consider-
ing) at Detroit, made bold enough to
put in a presence.

Recent business visitors included:
Martin Renkauf and S. S. Skidelsky,
of Philadelphia, and John Evans, of
Richmond, Ind. Vjdi.

Cincinnati.

Trade Notes.

Business is improving and stock is
getting better also. While we cannot
say that .July and August have been
mone.v makers, these two dull months
have shown a decided improvement over
18'JS which, I believe, is a forerunner of
belter business in the near future.

Firuig Building.

A short trip to the Kentucky high-
lands found the following growers busy
building and repairing their h<nises— -I.
I'. Krnsterlioff, Ed. Fries and ('has.
Pfeiffer. The latter two are building new
plants which will give them line places
when finished.

Society Meeting.

A special meeting of the Florists'
Society was held at J. A. Peterson's
Tuesday afternoon. A pleasant timewas
spent viewing the many choice tilings at
this plant. Orchids, ro.ses, carnations
and chrysanthemums are in splemlid
condition, but a bench of draca'nas, a
house of palms and oneof Adiantum Far-
leyense are especially grand. Pandanus
Veitchii were also seen in many hundred
fine plants in all sizes. New residence is
progressing rapidly. A lunch was served
liy Mr. and Mrs. Peterson and very much
enjoyed. E. G. Gii.lett.

Use GARLAND'S

Cast Iron Gutter

and Stop Rebuilding.

Write tor Circular.

GEO. M. GARLAND, Desplaines, III.

SHEEP MANURE

Thoroughly pulverized and reiuiy for im-
mediate HppliCHtion. Special prices to Klorista
and Seedsmen in lots of 20 tons and up.
Testimonials from Agrricultural Department,
University of California. Send for Sample.

GEO. C. ROEDING, Proprietor,
FroBiio Fertilizer Works, FRESNO, CAI..

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

LACE FERNS

(Polystlcbum ^Vollastonl.)

The l>est cut fern, not new, but extra good for flneet
design work, center pieces, ImeketB, etc. 3 iiionth.H ohl,
tJ.UU; 't. year. $r..UO: 1 year, *IU,U0 per 100. A Buniple
hex coutalnluK 10 plants in above elzes, $1.00. Cultural
Directions, from live yeiirs" experience, given on appli-
cation. Cash with order, please.

ALBERT KNAPPER. Clematist. Frankford. Phila., Pa.
Mention the Florlets' Exchange when wrHlng.

WILL exchange:

3 and 4 Inch Bridesniaid Roses, Ampelopslfi.
Draeiena liidivlsa, 6 Inch, and AspidiHtruHfor

OarnallonB and ItoaCon Kern.

WAVERLY GhEENHOUSES. . Tuckahoe. N. Y
Mpntlon the Florlata' Exchange when wrltlpg

CRABB & HUNTER,

Violet Specialists '£Z\S?^fXu?."^:!'^

' for prices.

BRII>K!<;tIAll)S. A few hundred fine plants
cheap 4 In. pou, 15 00 per lOU. QUICK! WHO
WANTS 'KM ?

SMI LAX. From 2^^ In. pota, good bush planta,
$1.25 per im

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.

Mention the Florl»t«' Exchange when wrltlnr.

Field..
Grown

CARNATOINS

Best New and ....
tttandard Varieties

Write for Catalogue and prices.

W. p. PEACOCK, - ATCO, N. J.

Mention the Florist ■' Exchanffe when wTttlng.

FINE HEALTHY ...
CARNATION PLANTS

CARNATIONS.

McGo-wan and Scott, at $5.00
per luU; $45.00 per 1000.
Do not look lit I he prices but come and see
the plants, they are floe.

Jfi I U/irUTCI Catherine 8treet.

, A d. IfAuniLL, JtAM.VIl'A. L. I., N. V.

Mention the Florlstfl' Exchange when writing.

Field-grown, fine stock, ready
now. Price, for Scott and
McGowan, $4 00 per 100; newer
kinds at regular rates.
SALVIA, HELIOTROPE. FUCHSIAS, 4 In.

pots, fine Btock plants, at (1 UJ per 100.
PRIMULA Obconica, froin41n pots, »5 00 per 100.
BABY PRLMROSE, 4 Id. pots, at J6 00 per 100.
PKTUN I A, double fringed, flnemlxt're. $2 50 per IW

E. FRYER, Berriman St. & New Lots Ave.,

BROOKLYN, N. Y.

Mention the FlorlBte' Exchange when writing.

CARNATIONS!

Fleld-nrown. licaltby Btock. Wm. Scott. Portia.

KOSK tJt'BKN. Ivl ITIE CLdVKR. Mkm. FIBHEB, ELlMtR-

ADO. tlW per UIO. i>rKE of York, $6.00 per lUO;
about 500 BCiall plants of Haiiie, $3.00 per 100.
Uini PTC 3 liit^h pot-grown Caupbbll and
■ Iw^t I O FAB.iUUAB. »3.00 per tCU

GIANT ALYSSUM il"cl\& *"*""""■

Canh Wllb Order.
E. J. CI.OVD, L. I). 32, Avoudale.Pa.

Mention th* Florlgta' Exchanice whep writing

SeemiDii caroaiiOD PinDls

Now too lartre to mail ; extras added to
cover expreseage. Price $4 00 per 100.
Two sample plants by mail for 10 cents.
Try for the $50.00 Prize.

Imerican Rose Company, Washington, D. C.

Mention the Florlsti' Exchange when writing.

GarDalioDS \\m Fiem

6000 Flora Hill, 3U0O Daybreak, 1000 Triumph,
flue plants ; Scoti, Eldorado, Alaska and Tidal
Wave, good; McOowan, small. Prices on
application.

ISAAC A. PASSmORE,

Route 4. WEST CHESTER, PA.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

CARNATIONS

2000 llrst-class field grown. Daybreak, Scott,
Tidal Wave and MctJowan, $5,00 per 100.

lOOO ARECA LUTEScENS

lOOO LATAtilA BORBONICA

In 4 In. pots, ready for 5 In. pots.
Will sell above lot cheap. (Jail or write.

WM. KRAFT, 135 Johnson Ave., Newark, N. J.

Mention the F^o^i8ta' Exchange when writing

7000 FIELD-GROWN

CARNATIONS

As good as the beat. Ready Sept. 1.

S. LITTLEFIELD. N. Abington, Mass.

Mention tbe Blorlata' SSzohang* when writing.

PERSICUM
GIGANTEUM

It

RYCLAMEN

p-
^
^

NEW SEED JUST RECEIVED.

Mont Blanc, pure white. Rosa Von
Itlarientlial, iMst pink ^'liite viltti Car-
mine t-ye and Dark Crimson, eiteb, per llMi
8eeds. T6 cts ; per lUUU seeds, »5.U0. (2M seeds at
the lUOU rate.)

Neiv Fringed "White, Mammoth flower
with triUKed or uudulaled edges, 100 seeds, lftl.25_

Oiant Flo-wered Miixed, per U;0 seeds, 50 cts.; 1000
seeds, *4 50; f H ouDce, W1.60.

Ten per cent, iliscount on orders for $2.00 and over if cash
accompanies the order.
TT A lirilT A WO SEED.. I CHICAGO. 84-86 Randolph SI-
VAUUrllilJl O STORBf NEW YORK, H Barclay Street

y*nt|n» »h* mnrimlm' K'whmnw^ wh«t* writing

NO CHARGE FOB THE ADVICE

WHEN HOUSING CARNATIONS AND ROSES

Remember to apply

as a preventive against

RUST ON CARNATIONS and MILDEW ON ROSES.

The use of FOSTITE (containing sulphate of copper) is not an e.vperiment; it is regularly
applied t>v leading florists during a numher of years. Price, per 8 lbs.. 60 cts. ; 26 lbs., $-'.00;
60 lbs., $,)60; 100 lbs., $6.60; 2^) lbs., $8.76. Put up for dealers, 24 2-lb. packages lor $4.1.0.

Kostite 18 best applied by JOOSXEN'S MAGAZII>JE BELLOWS, pronounced
the beat fur applying all kinds '.f I'liint fowders. Price, tor the Uretnhouse, $3.60; for the
Farm, $i 00. Send for Tiade Price l-lst.

C. H. JOOSTEN, 85 Dey St., New York.

Importer of liiilbs. Plants and Van Nameu*8 Excelsior Cabbage Seeds.
Mention the Florists' Eichange when wrttApg.

UADrW DIIUI/C Her Majesty, Souv. de Sale, Gertrude, Laura
nMtvL/T rimiVO Wilmer, 2% inch pots, $4.00 per 100.

mf I ^% I CTC Marie Louise, Swanley White, Schoenbrun, Russian,

V I V^LC I O 13.00 per 100; 2'i inch plants.

THE CONARD & JONES COMPANY, West Grove, Pa.

Mention the FlortBta' Exchange when writing.

CARNATIONS

strong, field-grown plants.
SCOTT and McGO WAN, $40.00 per 1000.

H.D. DARLINGTON, Flushing, L I, N.Y.

Mention the FlorlBtB" Excn^Mt.. .vhen writing.

CARNATIONS IS?E

93.50 per 100.

Fine, field-grown plants.
FLORA HILL
OAVBREAK
ARI>IAZI7«DV
ELDORADO

JOiEPH LEIBINCER,
Clenhead, Nassau Co., L. I., N. Y.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

SURPLUS STOCK

SHOO FlELI)-<JKOWN CARNATIONS,

extra strong, bushy plants. McGowan, $4.*J5 per lOO ;
I-IOOU per UHNJ. I'ortla. lioee Queen, Daybreak, Scott.
F. Hill, Jubilee and Meteor, {4 "75 pur K<0. Ked Jacket
and tmelda. tfi.OOper luu.

Our very fine, large-Howerlng atraln of PANSY
SEED, ae good as the beet, $3.5U per oz TerniB. cash

MOHEL BROS., Scranton, Pa.

621 E. MARKET STREET.
M,-ntlon the Florlatu' Exchansre whpn writing.

FIELD-
GROWN

CARNATIONS

Wm. Scott, Tidal Wave, Victor, Alasha iind
Liizzie McGowan, price per lOi), $6.00. On large
quantities ask for prices.

J. H. FIESSER,

415 Summit Ave., WEST HOBOKEN, N.J.

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10.000 FIELD GROWN

CARNATION PLANTS

Wm. Scott, Albertini, Silver Spray, and Mrs.
Fisher, $400 per 100; Dajbreak, $4.50 per 100.
Plants very fine, healthy and stocky.

Converse Greenhouses, - Webs.er, Mass.

Uentlon tk« Florlvu* E^xchanfe when writing.

DRAGiENA SANDERIANA$rC

I'EI'EROJIIA ARIFOLIA, 3 IL pi. Is, »s per 100.
FICIIS EI.ASTICA, 6 Incli potB, 1« 1 nth, $10.00 per

100 : S Inch pota, a to 4 feet, $1.50 each,
VIOLET PARIJUIIAIt, 4 Inch, »7.50 per ICO.

pnQCC Relne M. Henrietta, Ranililer. Aglala,
nUOtO Mme. Alfred Carrier, and other climbers,

4 Inch pots, strong, ?lu OO per lliO.
(JENlfSTA, 3 Inch, very bushy. $10.00 per 100.
C^'<.'l.Ai>IEN. 4 Inch, strong, from best seed attaln-

Hhle, *15.1HI per 100
AV.AI.EA IN Die A, 4 Inch pots, stems 6 to 12 Inch,

IjQshy, »15.(I0 per lOU.
(iOI.DEN 4iATE HOSE, 2 and 3 Inch, ll.OOand

$6.00 per IIXI.
iOS. R. FREEMAN, 612 13th St, N.W.. Wash ,D.C.

I 15,000

DarDatlOD Plants

I have two acres of the flnost Carna-
tion plants that I have ever offered to
the trade.

SCOTT

FLORA HILL
DAYBREAK

PORTIA

ELDORADO
McGOWAN

EDW. J. TAYLOR, Southport, Conn.

Mention the Florleta' Excha.nge when wrltlm.

FINE, STRONG

ROSE PLANTS

lOOO MKS. GAKKETT,
550 BKIDESMAID,

50 BIUDE,
4a5 NIPHETOS,
700 CUSIN,
875 METEOK,
550 PERLE.
The above were grown for our own ueeand
are in the bent condition Jor pluntlne.

WRITE FOR PRICES.

JU HAOCCD Wholesale Grower ol
. m. oAooLn, cur flowers

Euclid Ave., Cleveland, O.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

876

THe F=i-ORiSTS' Exchange.

BEGONIA HEX

10 varietips* 3-lncb pots, S5.00 per 100.

DCPnilllC Fine. 3 In.. 20 vara., $5 per 100. Rooted
DLbUHIAu cuttings of eame, by mall, fl.50 per 100.

DRtCfNt INDIVISt UWer'.cJ?.'""-"'-'"^'''

Cash n-ith Order, Picnse.

GEORGE J. HUGHES, Berlin, N. J.

AlentloD thg Flor1at»' Exchange when writing

A F«;W GOOD THIKGS YOU WAKTI

Bride and Bridesmaid Roses« 3 In., $4.00 per 100.

Kentia Belmoreana and Forsteriana, 3 In.,
25c. each. Lataiiia Borbonica, 4 in , 25c. each.

Chinese PriinroHC, flneBt atraln,2 In., $2.00; 2V:jln..
$3.00 per lOO. AMpnrntfUH Sprengeri, 2 in., tlni?,
$5.00perlOJ. ANparniciiH PIuiiiohiis, 3 In.. Hae,
$8.0u per lUO. Ciiiernria. Ampeiopsis Veilcliil
andSinilax.2 1n.. $:;.0U per loo. Cyclamen. ■Hn..
fine plants, $C 00 per 100. Rex Begonia. Qne
stock, mixed, $4 00 per 100. Cash wlib order.

GEO. 91, CBIMAltiS, l^ewton, M. J.

Mention the Florlate' Kichange when writing

BABY PRIMROSES

Strontr, healthy stock, ready for i inch pots, 75 cts. per doz.,
by mail ; $5 per 100, by express. Transplanted stock, 83 per 100.

Finestrain, from flats,

$1 50 per lUO.

PtIIIICCC DDIUnnCC ^>"- P^^^- S^^^per lOO. CarefuHy
WnlllbvC rnilflilUdC packed. Express charges paid.

Cash with order. E. FRYER, Berriifian St. & New Lots Ave. Bklyn, N.Y.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

PRIMROSES

Extra strong, ready for 3 inch pots. Well known ihroughour the U. S. und Canada
as the tlnest large flowerinK fringed varitties grown. Slusles, named, $:;.50 per 100;
$20.00 per 1000. Doubles, named, $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per lOOO. 250 at lUOO rates.
Extra plants added iihtriilly to help pay expressage.

PRiniROSH SEHD, of best 13 varieties, single and double, mixed,
400 seeds, $1.00; half packet, 50cts.

GIANT PANSY SEED.

The best of Mammoth varieties; no tirier ever offered ; all the eeed plants critically

selected. Packet, 3500 seeds, $1.00; half packet, 50ct8.

A packet of the beautiful new Forg-et-Me-Not JEWELadded to every order for seeds.

'.^'.^0^°.?' JOHN F. RUPP, SHIREMANSTOWN, PA.

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STRICTLY CASH PRICES.

SOOOBEfiONIB BEX P 5000 PBIiOSESEmFi

Per 100

Begonia, Rex. assorted, 2i4 in $4 00

" " named... 6.00

" Tuberous, 2J4 in 5.00

Lemon Verbenas, 2}'4 in 3.00

ImpatlensSuItani, 2J4 in 3.00

Per 100
Prim rose Chinese, ex. fine strain, 2M in. . .$3.00

English Ivy, 3 to 3 ft 6.00

Manettia Blcolor, Sin 6.00

GERA7«Ii;9IS, 2!4 in.—

Sweet Sc nted, Mrs. Poliocli, Pansy 4 00

Mrs. Parker 6.00

H.00TE:I> OXJTTXE»a'C3-S.

GERANIUMS. Penoo

Assorted $1.50

Mixed 1.25

Mars, Happy Thought 3.00

Mrs. Pollock 2.00

Mrs. Parker 4.00

Silver Leaf, Rose Scented, Ivy 1.50

Mme. Salleroi 1.25

Freak of Nature 4. CO

Per 100

Abutilon, var. trailing , $2.1)0

Begonia, Rex 3.00

" locarnata Gigantea 3.00

" Flowering 3.00

Impatiens Sultani 2.00

Manettla Bicolor 2.00

Lemon Verbenas 1.50

TERMS, CASH OR C. O. ».

GREENE & UNDERHILL, WATERTOWN, N. Y.

ICaaUon the Florlata' Kxchamre when writing.

I SM PUIIITJi am POT PLmTS I

40 varieties, named, per 100,

COtEUS,

85 00.

CARPtAXIOMS, Empress and Psyche,
per lOU, $5.(J0.

PETUNIAS, frineed, 32 vars., mixed,
3 in., per lUU, $4 00; ruffled, 15 vars.,
mixed, 3 in., per 100, $3.00.

GERAKIVMS, Harmine and La
Favorite, 3 in., per 100, $3.00.

AI.TERKAMTIIERA, 3 varieties,
named, 2J< in., per 100, $1W.

TIMBER EERKJS, dormant, for

6 in. pots, per lixi, $lu.OO.
I.ATANIA BORBOKiICA, 30 in.

high, 6 leaves, per 100, $3U.U0.
ASPARAGUS PI,lIMOSlTS, 6 in.,

per 100, $25.00.
LVCOPODIIIM BENT., 214 in., per

100, $J.lO.
AUIANTUM CUNEATUM, 2^4 in.,

per 1110, $5.1jU.

ADIANXUM.True Maidenhair, 3H in.,
per lOU, $5.10.

BiEIV VELI.O'W BABV PRIM-
ROSE, 2)4 in., per 100, $1000.

NE^JV GERANIUM, De Roc Mitting,
2H in., per lUO, $2.00.

PRIMULA, Chinefe, AIha, Rubra nnd
mixed, 2i/t in., per 100, ti.OO ; per 1000,
$18.00. Japouica alba, 314 in.,
per 100, $2.0(1.

BEGONIAS, fiowering, A. Hunnpwoll,
Mme. Charrat. Red Ruba, White
Kuba, Cilbina, Argentea Guttata,
Erfordi, Mme. de Lesseps, Red Vernon.
Wellengton-, Fuchsioides, Alba Picta,
Sanguines, Saundersoni, Hybrida
Rosea and Semperflorens Rosea, 'dVi in.,
per 100, $3.U0.

BEGONIA REX, 6 in., per 100, $16.00.

MITTING'S GIANT FI.O'^VER-
ING PANSY PLANTS, per 100,
$4.00.

SIX (6) PLANTS AT 100 RATES.
Casli v,'lth order.

O YEARLY CAPACITY, 1,000,000 PLANTS. O

I THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., Morris, IH. |

Mention the PlorUts' filxchange when writlnc.

MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS

Potted plants, clean and healthy In every particular,
$5.00 per 100. Cash with order.

WM. J.CHINNICK, Trenlon.N.J.

Mention the Florlaf Exchange when writing.

CINERARIAS

For CHRISTMAS FLOWERING.

We are the largest growers of this beautiful plant
In America and grow Immenee quantities bolb for
Cbrletniae and Easter. Sales amounting to over 100.000
yearly, which in Itself Bpeak^ eloquently of our
Superior Strain. SJj inch, |;!.W) per 11)0.

WHITTON A. SONS,

Wholesale Florists. Cily 4 Green SIS., UTIC , N.Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Chinese Primroses, very strong plants of the
flnest varlettes. 2»^ lu.lpots, ready for 3 In , |2 50 per 100.

Violets, Marie Louise and Farquhar. 3 In., extra
strong, healtby stock, $5.00 per 100.

Afferalum, Prlnccfs Pauline, fine novelty, plants
for stork, i;;.^ iQ-. *2.00 per 100.

Field-firrown Carnations, all varieties sold
except McGowan, Portia, Kofe Queen.

Wanted in excfaaDse, 500 SMILAX from 2H
Inch puts.

RICHARD INSALL. West Moorestown, N.J.

Lock Box 514 Near Ph ladelpbla.

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BEGONIAS!

Assorted varieties, from 2 Inch
pots. Extra Strong, |'2.00 per 100.

QREVILLEA ROBUSTA ^pTt"' 'pe"

100, $2.50. Cash, Please.

EDWARD B. JACKSON, Stamford, Conn.

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CYCIAMENS, PRIMULAS, CINERARIAS

FINEST STRAIN IN THE WORLD.

Cyclamen Persicum Spleudens Gisan-
teuiii. In 4 assorted colors. Qne plants from 3 In. pots,
I8.U0 per 100; $75.00 per 1000.

Chinese Prim roses (fringed foliage), best market
varieties, single, from flats, »2.0U per 100; from 2 in.
pots, $2.50 per 100; double while and red, from 2>^in.
pots, $1.00 per 100 ; single blue same price.

Cineraria liyb.Iflax. grandi flora and nana,
from flats. $1.75 per 100.

y ¥ PARNATinNS n^Ield- grown). Daybreak,
A A UHHllHIIUnO -^1,1. Scott. McGowan. Ist

size, $5.00 per luO ; $15.00 per 1000. Second size. $4.00

per 100; $35.00 per 1000.

Satisfaction guaranteed.
PAUL. MADER, East Stroudsburff, Pa.
Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

PRIMROSE

Per 100
Chinese Primroses, single mi:2red, 3 inch

pots $3.00

Obconlca Grandlflora, 2 inch pots 2.50

•* ** Bosea 3.00

FORBESII, "BABY," ^ %'i\&°''' »*
ASPARAGUS SPRENGERJWn^pjJS:

CARNATIONS FleW-grown, t4.00 perlOO.

PAN^V ^FFn lienary's Non PluB Ultra.
rMnOI OttU oz., $4.00, none belter.

CASH WITH OKDEtt.

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio.

UrMlon the Florists' Bxohance when writlns.

PRIMROSES

CHINESE, 3 Colors ....
OBCOPiICA MVBRinm. .
OBCOMICA FIMBRIAI'VIM

3 inch pots, fine stock, ready for 5 inch pots,
S5.00 per 100.

DACCC THE BRIDE, 9)4 inch pots,
Kll^r.J as strong as erenerally Fold from
a\IUH>J 4 inch pots, J5.00 per 100.

CYCLAMEN JsTS*'"- -■
CHRYSANTHEMllMSSS'S

ieties suitable for late planting. Our
eelpction from 2 inch pots, ? 2 50 per 100 ;
$20.00 per lUOO ; 260 at lOOO rate.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich.

Mention the FlorlBt«* Exchange when wriUnc*

HORTICULTURAL

li-v'uer."-.!".^ AUCTIONEERS

CLEARY & CO.,

60 VESEY STREET, NEW YORK.

LAGER & HURREU,

Growers and ^\ n ^\ ^3 ■ ^\ ^
Importersof X^ fx %/ rl I L/ W

Just arrived in fine condition a fresh shipment of
Cattieya Labinta and C- Sppciosisslma, al&o
a limited quantity of V. Gaskelliana.

Cherry Wood Baskets, Fresh Moss and Peat.

Corre-poodenoe^^^ SUMMIT, N. J.

Mantlon the inoriata* Bxehange when writing

ia

Fine Plants to Grow on for X mas Trade.

Rooted Cuttings, $3.00 per 100. Out of i>A
inch pots (bushy). $4.00 per lOO. Out of 3^ Inotl
pots (busby), $6 a lOO. Samples, 10c. in stamps.

HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa.

Mpntlon the Florists' Exchange when writing.

CHINESE PRIMROSES

Ready for 4 inch pots, per 100, $2.60.

OBCOMICAii per 100, (2.50

BABV PRIMROSES " S.UO

POIKJSEXXIAS iii4in. pots. " 10.00
All Fine Plants. Cash with Order.

M. & S. DYSINGER, Albion, Mich.

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CHINESE PRIMROSES

In2i4 In. paper pots, $2 25 per 100; $20.00 per lOOO.

DliCV Dl lUTO liiilscd from the best seed. good.
raROI rLRniO licalthy stock. aoc. a lUO; 1250a lOOO-

RARNATIONS ^'"'^ '^■^''"v"- surplus, aeld-grown'

H. STAHLHUT, Brooklyn, N. Y.

N. E. Cor. New Lots Road and Shepherd Ave.
Mention the Florlsta' Eschange when writing.

100,000

BiieO Defiance Plignoiiette

Fine stocky plants from seed bed : tliese
are the true strain.

40c. per 100 ; $3.00 per 1000. Sample, 10c.

J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa.

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ALTERNANTHERAS

2H in. pots, strong, per 100, $2.00.
4 in. pots, in full bloom, per 100, $5.00.

C. OTTO SCH WABE, Florist

JEISKIKJTOWJ*, PA.

BOUGAINVILLEA G. SANDERIANA

A new plant that every florist should have. Easily
managed and a sure money-maker. Blooms when
quite young and produree lia rosy crimson flowers In
yreat pr'ifualon. Fine for cutting In sprays or as a pot
plant, Has splendid foliage.

3 In.potplaota $1.50 per doz.; fiO.OOperlOO.

3!^ •• " .2.W " 15.00 "

4 " ' 2.50 -• 3000 *•

5 " " 3.50 " 30.00

Eight 3 In. pot plants, postpaid for $1. Cash with order

THE DINGEE A CuNARD CO., WEST GROVE, PA

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TO MAKE ROOM

SOO BABY PRIMROSE, stronit, healthy
plants, 3 In. pots, ready for 6 Id. pots, 15.00 per lOO.

.■5000 PANSY PLANTS, Roemer's strain,
»3 50 per lOCO.

.500 CYPERl'S AI.TERNIFOI.irs, 4 In.
pote, strong. $5,(K). per lUO, or will Exchange for
lleld-BTOwn CAKNATION PLANTS.

EDWARD EGGERT, New Britain, Conn.

42 WHITINO STREET.
Mention th« yiorl.f' Kxchaage when writing

CICUHKII GIGmnUM

strong plants !□ splendid condition.

2 inch pots $4.00 per 100.

3 " 7.00

Cash with Order.

C. W. cox, Pliila., Pa.

SECOND AND BRISTOL STS.
Mention the Florists' Elxohan^e when writing.

Septerabpr 2, 1899.

The Florists* Exchange.

877

VIOLETS

LrADV CAIUPBEIvL,.

Fine, strong, clean, field-grown plants, good
clumps, lots of roots, ready for immediate
shipment, $5.ro per 100. Cash with order.

Wt* VDIQCO S*^ TKEMONT 8T ,

■ 111 KnADCIIi NEW BEUFOKIK MA8B.

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Yiolets i Specially.

Am now prepared to take orders for
Fall planting. On account drought can
not All further orders until about Aug. 1.

SEULIFF NURSERY, Sea Cliff, L. I., N.y.

FD. BOULON. Pbop.
Mention the Florlata' Exchange when wrltlpg.

SMILAX

Plants in 2J^ in. pots,

$15.00 per 1000.
Cash Witb Order.

LtNGER, 676ive.E.,Bayonne City, N.J.

Mention the Floriats' Exchaoge when writing

30,000 SMILAX BiMrt^

HYDR&NGEi OTiKSA r(£°"cl^h'=^&°Sk«r'*''"

FRED BOERNER, C*PC MAY CiTY, N.J.
Mention the Florlpf Exchanie» when wrltlnK.

A few thousand good plants
left at $1.50 per 100.

ALBERT M. KERR, Lancaster, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

QMII AY strong, one year plants, 2!^ and
Omil.MA 3 in,, 12.50 per luO; $3n.0U per

1000. Choice, well ripened seed, 26c. per oz.;

$4 00 per lb.

PI PMATIQ In line aesortment for Fall.
ULCmM I lO Write for prices.

P/priNIPQ ^°'' I^'*" planting, flne Btocit
' /tun I to and assortment, $10.00 per 100:
$00.00 per 1000.

F. A. BALLER, Bloomlngton, III.

Mention tho Florlata' Bxchango when wrttinc

Extra flue large plants, $1.50 per 100.

IVY OERANIUNI

Souv. de ChaB. Turner, $5.00 per 100.

BOSTON KERN

OrderB booked, 6 In. pote or lient-h grown. Oct. delivery

A. J. BALDWIN, Newark, Ohio.

MentloD thm FlorlaU' gxchnjure wht*n writing

^SMILAi?

4000 3 inch poLs, $2.50 per 100.
Strong, healthy plants.

: ASA. L. BROWN, t

t Davis Avenue, KEARNEY, N. J. t

♦ (Near Newnrk.)

♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»i

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3000 SMILAX

3 inch pots, $2.00 per 100.

♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

CARNATIONS

25,000 Strong, field-grown.

"WmXE FOR PRICES.

BEN. L. ELLIOTT, Cheswick, Pa.

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Newport, R. I.

The grandest display in the way of
floral decorationB seen here this season
was that executed by J. M. Hodgson for
Mr. W.K. Vanderbilt, the occasion being
a ball g:iven at the Golf Club Friday
evening the 25th.ultimo. In addition to
the large palms and tree feme used, there
was an immense quantity of cut flowers
arranged in panels on the sides of the
tent, whicli was used as a ballroom, and
garlands suspended at irregular intervals
tied with wide sash ribbons of white and
Nile green. Among the flowers used for
this purpose in quantity were Hydran-
gea horteusi, pink and blue. Hydrangea
panicuiata grandiflora, gladioli, holly-
hocks, asters and roses. On the supper
tables, 36 in number, were Beauty roses,
hardy native flowers and vines; also
nymphfeas and lotus were used to good
effect.

Siebrecht & Son report the best plant
trade done here in years, their large
greenhouses having been repeatedly re-
plenished from their New Rochelle estab-
ment. Their immense stock of hydran-
geas in tubs being all rented, scarcely
enough are left with which to decorate
their own place. At their Bellvue avenue
store a large cut flower trade is done; in
the window, orchids are always a prom-
inent feature. Among the hardy flowers
I noticed there recently large bunches of
the pretty white blooms of Mllla biflora.
As heretofore Fredk. W. Sniythe is in
charge of their business here.

Frank Gencek is now in charge of the
Newport Nurseries vice Frank Brunton
resigned.

The members of the Newport Horticul-
tural Society are to visit theAgricultural
College and Experiment Station at Kings-
ton, on Labor Day, September 4.

MAf.

Pittsburg.

llusliiess Bits.

The past weeks trade was fair, he.
ing principally composed of funeral work.
A. W. Smith had many orders. The
homecoming of the Tenth Pennsylvania
Regiment, which was the biggest affair
of the kind ever seen in our city, also pro-
vided several florists with some hand-
some orders, particularly A. M. .St J. B.
Murdoch, who had the decorations at
the reception given to President JIcKin-
ley, who remained here several days.
Stock is abundant and fair. .Vsters are
very plentiful, good and had; the best
are quoted at .f6 per hundred for nice
long stemmed stock. Carnations are
somewliat scarce.

Home Again.

The last of tlie florists wlio at-
tended the convention in Detroit, got
home only at the end of the niontli, and
ijuite a party stayed in Mt. Clemens for a
week or more. All had a good time and
say it was the nicest convention ever
held. The shooters were highly pleased
at capturing the flrst prize, but the
bowlers were a little sore at the poor
record they made. The only consolation
was that J. B. Murdoch received a prize,
a box of flne cigars, for best count on
strikes. Tlie Pittsburg team was in bad
shape, and did not play theirusual game;
besides two of the best men stayed at
home.

The reception and supper at the Wed-
dell House, in Cleveland, given to the
I'ittsburg delegation, numbering about
110 people, by the Cleveland florists, was
a grand surprise and very much appre-
ciated. As tlie time was short the party
left the tables before anyone had an op-
portunity to thank the Cleveland florists
for their hospitality, but the gentlemen
may rest assured that everyone felt very
grateful and will not forget the kindnes"s
shown. We hope to have an opportunity
to reciprocate the coming year, when the
Cleveland members pass through Pitts-
burg to the next covention.

Sam. .McClemens and family returned
from their trip to Europe, just a little too
late to take in the convention.

B. Frosch, who was badly hurt several
months ago, having been kick by a horse,
is able to be at his work again— land-
scaping forSchenley and Highland Parks.

C. T.Siebert is rtuishing up several new
houses, the most perfect he ever erected,
built to last a lifetime. There is no
doubt of it, Mr. S. know* how to build
greenhouses, and he always uses the best
material.

E. C. Reineman.

Ottawa.

The thermometer is registering in the
neighborhood of 00 degrees steadily, we
are also experiencing a drought just
now. Carnations are mostly housed ;
All on the small side, excepting Wright's
of Aylmer. A few old plants of .Scott
are still left In and are full of flower and
bud. With all our carnation progress
we don't seem to get another Scott.
After all, there is sometliing in a name.
Roses are looking fair: some very good
flowers are being cut. Yiolets might be
looking better. Chrysanthemums are
making very vigorous growth. Trade,
with the exception of funeral work, is
very light. Gladioli, although of good
quality, do not go. Asters are badly
affected with disease.

Convention Notes.

.MI arragements are perfected for
having a good time intellectually as
well as socially. Let us profit by what
we read of the S. A. F. meeting witli
regard to a trade exhibit. By the ac-
counts in the trade papers tiiis seems to
have grown to be one of the features of
the convention; and as plenty of space
has been reserved in the convention hall
at Ottawa, it is to be lioped tliat this
brancli will make a good start. In the
hands of Vice-President Scrim and liis
secretary, J. Allen, exhibits will have
every attention.

As during our e.'chibition hotel accom-
modation is none too plentiful, it would
be as well for members coming from a
distance to put themselves in communi-
cation witli the above-named gentle-
men.

Our new horticultural building is far
enouKh advanced to show it to be of
novel design.

Now, florists from all over, come and
help to make our convention a success, and
although we can't have a great bowling
tournament {would we could), we will
have such a good social time tliat we
shall be asking each other the questiim.
Why go to the S. A. F. Convention wlien
we have as able papers and as ;rood a
time at our own C. H. S. at home'.' E.

SUMMER IN WINTER

By Usins

Standard Greenhouse Boilers

One cent g^ets our Catalogue.

GIBLIN & CO., = Utica, N. Y.

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SHEEP MANURE

Cleaned and prepared expreesly for florists' use.

■\ou will And It the genuine article. For reference

to Its being flrflt-clauB, I refer you to Henry F. MIchell,

1018 Market Street. Philadelphia. P.i. Trial bags of 150

lbs., $2.50; per ton, Jii5 00. ;,( ton at tun rale.

Casd With Obdkb.

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

IOI2 Ontario St., PHILA., PA.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

FBDIT IHD FLOWEB PLITES

Seed Paokett and Suppllea of all kinds for
NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS andSEEDSMEN

Stock Cuta, 10c. per iouare Inch. Engraving by all
proceaseB. iTlntlng and Lithographing. ,

Illustrated Catalogues a Specialty.

VREDENBURG & CO., - Rochester, N.Y.

Mention the Plorlata' Exchange wben wrltlns

GEORGE RIPPERGER,

SHEEP MANURE

I have now ou hand a large quantity of
At BHKEP MANURE. O^'Bend for Price

List and Sample

Best Fertilizer for Top Dresslns*

^^or^s^'e'^tiT^t^^- LONG ISLAND CITY.

llantlon the FlorliU' Exchange when writing.

For Mushroom Culture, Cow Manure for
rose growinp, for sale by carload.

BRADLEY i GREEN FERTILIZER COMPANY

Oth, Kelow Glrard Ave , PHll.A., I>A.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Hot=Bed

Sash

Tenons white-leaded. Corners se-
cured with iron dowel pins. Every
detail of construction perfect.
Made of Clear Cypress Lumber,

Quick Shipments.

We have In stock and can ship
Immediately :

3 ft. X 6 ft., 3 rows 10 In. glass.

3 ft. 3 in. xC ft., 4 " 81n.

4 ft. X 6 ft., 5 " 8 In.

Not glazed, X% in. thick.
Delivered Prices

Quoted on application. State size
and quantity wanted. No order
too small to receive careful atten-
tion, and none too large for our
facilities.

LOCKLAND LUMBER CO.,
^ Lockland, Ohio. ^

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

SILKALINE

Just the thing for
tying Bouquets and
Btritigiiig Smllax.

Manufactured Ex-
pressly for Florists by

JOHNC.MEYER&CO..

y7 Summer St., BoitOB, Mass
Mention the Florlnt*' Exohantrf wh^n wrimn.

pOMBINING th€
^ qualities of an
absolute insect ezter-
minator with those of
a vigorous fertilizer.
Recommended and In
use by the foremost
florlBta and nurserymeD
In the land. For Sale at
the Seed Stores.

ROSE MFG. CO.,

Niagara Falls, New York
Exohanre when wrltlnc.

Mention the Florists*

Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Florists

Wishing to do business with
Europe should send for the

"HORTICULTURAL
....ADVERTISER"

This is the British Trade Paper, be-
ing read weeVly by all Horticultural
traders ; it Iw also taken by over 1000
of the best Continental houses. An-
nual subscription to cover cost of
postage, 75 cents. Address

EDITORS OF THE

H. A."

Chllwell Nurseries, NOTTS, ENGLAND,

Uentlon the Florists' Kxchanre when writing
aJ^""~JVI01.1-ER;S.^— - ■?

^eutscKe S^lne^^ituuo

Largest Circulation of any German
Horticultural Publication.

Subscribers and Correspondents In every part of the
world. Profusely Illustrated and practical articles
covering the whole field of gardening give the most
trustworthy and quickest reports about all progress In
horticulture In European and other countries.

As an Advertising Medium It offers the best facilities
for opening foreign business relations.

Published Weekly. Subscription price ^00 per year,
malted free to all countries. Sample copies free.

ii^wi^iyroIIer-Trfurtl

Mention the Florists' Elxchftnge when wrltlQf-

878

The F=i-orists' Exchange.

J. K. ALLEN,

Wholtsal* Commiision Dealer tn

CUT F=I-Oin£ERS,

ST W. X8th Street, New York.

Order! bj mall or teteirrmph promptlr attODded
to. Telephone Call, 383 88th 8t.

ROSES. Blue and White VIOLETS, Specltltlea.

W. S. ALLEN,

■7 West aSth St., New York.

BLAUVELT & GUTTMAN,

36 W. 27th St., NEW YORK,

lolesale Cosinii Florisls

ConBlgmnentB of flrst-claBB stock solicited.

Orders by mall or telegrapb receive tlie best of

attention. B^-'Phunk 1463-I8th St.

CUT FLOWER EEflANCE

404-412 E. 34th St., N.Y., near Ftrry.

Open every Morning at 6 O'clock a. m. for the I

Sale of Cut Flowers.

TblB.lB not a commlBsIon bouse; tbe market

conelBta of Individual stands. |

Wall Space for Advertising Purposes to Rent

J. DONALDSON, SECRETARY.

WM. H. GUNTHER,

Wholesale Florist

VIOLETS AND CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

CoDBlgnmentfl Solicited.

30 West 29th St., New York.

Telephone, 2,K»-38th S'reet.

MICHAEL A. HART,

Wholesale i Commission Florist,

41 W. 29th St., Kew York.

TeUphoDS C*U, 1307 38th St.
AU kind! of Beiei, ytoleta and CarnatlODi

a ipeolaltr.
ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.

EDWARD C. HORAN,

Wholesale Florist

No. 47 IV. 28th St., flew York.

The Bride, Mermet and American Beauty,
Specialties.

JULIUS LANG,

Wholesale Florist

63 WEST 30tll ST.

i Oonalgnmenta Solicited. NEW T

:^ FRANK MILLANG,

Wholesale Commision Dealer in |

CUT FLOWERS

408 E. 341h St., NEW YORK CITY.

Cut Flower Exchange.

Telephone Call, '^90 Madison Square.

THE NEW YORK CUT FLOWER CO.

I IS- 12 I West 23d Street,

I 12-1 14 West 24th Street,

IiUphou 733-18111. NEW YORK.

OONSIONMSNTS SOLIOITID.

Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders.

Mention the Floliata' Sxckanxe when wrltlD«.

HEADQUARTERS FOR SUMMER ROSES

Kalserln Auj^asta ana President Camot are the leaders.

Tbe lilKliest
Krade of . . .

always on
band . . .

^ TT H ■■ y^ A SPECIAI.TV.

JAMES McMANUS, 739 ^TS'ASSSlVu.re. 50 W. SOth St.. HEW YORK.

McKELLAR & WINTERSON,

"Wholesale Commission Jobbers

In Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies.

Manufacturers of Wire Work.

45, 47, 49 WABASH AVENUE, - ■ CHICAGO, ILL.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND, ^^^^^^^^^^

CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

No. 67 Bromfleld St. and IS Chapman Place, BOSTON. MASS.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Names and Varieties

New York

Sept. 1,

ISUH

A. Bkautt, fancy— Bpecial.

30.ro to 2S.(Xl

s.ou to i5.a

4.00 to 8.011
2.00 to 4.01

" No. 1

" Culls & ordinary

Bride

.50 to
;50 to

4.0(1

4 n

i'.w

. .TacQueminot

.75 to

S K. A. Victoria

1.60 to

« m

¥t La France ordinary...

1.00 to

3.W

i» " extra

.... to

c

.... to

4 '.91
3.00

1.00 to
1.00 to

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan.

to

PapaGontier

.... to

Perle

1.00 to
.... to

a. 00

Souv. deWootton

OitO HIDS— Cattleyae

.... to

....

Cyprlpediums

.... to

Dendrobium formosum.

.... to

" others

.... to

( Inf'r grades, all colors.

.35 to

i.lKl

M ( White....

.35 to

l.lll

s: Standard ) Pink

.35 to

i.m

O Varibties) Red

.3i to

1.011

■— ( Yel.&Var.

.35 to

MHi

™ 'Fancy— ( White....

... to

5;(ThelilKh;stJ ^J'^

.... to
.... to

C9 Btondardvar) ( Yel.&Var.

.... to

L NOVELTIBB

.... to

A

A
A
E

Q
L
L

.35 to

30.00 to

.30 to

to

.BU

36.00

1.00

3!6f

3.0C
2.00

1.00 to
l.OO to
l.BD to

ir,Y OFTHE Valley

Mignonette— ordinary.. . .

.... to

** fancy

.... to

S

s

T

8.00 to

.10 to

to

lU.OO

.20

2. 00

WEET PBAB

to

to

.... to

.... to

Boston

Aug. 31. 18

Philadelphia

Aug. 31, 1899

to 25. 0(
to 18.01

2.00

.01
5.01
4.0(1
4.01

8'.(K'i

6.00

.61

.7f

.76

.7

1.01

1.00

1.0(

1.00

l.Wi

1.25

4.00
6.0(1
4.00

to 60.00
I to .35

to
I to
I to
) to

to

to

) to 12. UO
) to .20

to

to
, to
, to

to

20.00 to 25.00
10

.6(
8.0(1
4. Of'
6.0(1
6.00

00 to
00 to
00 to
00 to
OO to
.. to
.. to
00 to
00 to
00 to
.. to
00 to
.. to
.. to
..to
00 to
., to
.. to 60.00
..to
..to
.. to
,26 to
,73 to
75 to

75 to

76 to
00 to
00 to
00 to
,00 to

..to
51 to

6. Of
3.00
6.0C

i'.on

3.00

1.60
1.6
1.6(
1.50
1.6(
1.60
1.60
1.6fl
1,50
76

35.00 to 35.00
1.00

3.00
6.00
4.00

Baltimore

Aug. 30. 1899

Buffalo

Aug. 80, 1899

:::: :

.40 to
...to
.00 to
,00 to
.00 to
...to ....
...to ....
1.00 to 16 Of.
...to .25
.00 to 2.5(1
...to ....
.,. to ....

to ,,..

to ....

.,,. to
.... to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
3.00 to
.,,, to
.... to
3.00 to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
.,,, to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
,,,. to
,... to
..,, to
..., to
.... to
.40 to
.60 to
.60 to
.60 to
.60 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
l.Ofl to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
20.00 to
.40 to
,,.. to
2.00 to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
13.00 to
.... to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to

4.0O
4.00

4.00

a.bb

.60

.7S

.7-i

.75

.75

1.3B

1.26

1.25

1.26

i.'fr
60 00
1.60

4!6o

4.00

3.00

.60

26'.6o

.15

4.0fl

26.00

30.00
10.00
6.00
3.00
3,00
3.00

2.00

to 30.00
to 20.00
to 10 00
to 6.00
6.00
6.00

.60

.76

.75

.76

.75

1.25

1.2.i

1.3i

1.25

1.35

.76

TO.no

.60

i'.m

8.00
3.00

10.00

i'.oo

6.00

6.00

.75
1.35
1.26
1.25
1.35
2,00
2.0O
2.00
2.00
2.00
1.00

to 6n.no

to 1.50

to ....

to 3 00

to 15.00

to 4.00

to ....

to ....

to 16.00

to .26

to 6.00

to ....

to ....

to ....

to ....

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see onr Correspondence Colamns.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

NEW ENQLAND..
HEADQUARTERS
FOR

CUT FLOWERS

AMERICAN BEAUTIES

OF WHICH WE HAKE A SPECIALTY

WELCH BROS, is Province St., Boston, Mass.

MeoUOD th« Plorlats' B^etaanre wta«n wrttlnf.

SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,

Whiolesa.le Florist

During the Summer Months, commencing July 3d, we will be open from

7.30 A. m. to 6.00 p. Tn.

u^-lvC. BE3.A.-CrTlEIS arLd. "V-A-X^XjE-S- Oiir Specialties.
I6I2-I4-I6.I8 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA, PA

PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO., LTD.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

LONG DISTAIMCE PHONE
2157.

WRITE FOR PRICE LIST.

CONSIGNMENTS
SOLICITED.

iA£.I=.SHERIDHN

Wholesale Commlsitlon Dealer Id

CUT FLOWERS

39 West 28th St., New York.

Telephone, 3U-38tb St.

PRICa LIST SINT ON APPLICATION.

VaAKK H. TaABMDLT.

OHABLn BOHBHOK.

TRAENDLY ft SCHENCK,

Wholesale Florists,

81 W. XSth ft. 8n4 CUT FLOWIR EXCHANSI
NSW YORK.

Talephon* 9ei-lSth 8t

e^^Goneienmecti SoUolted

JOHN YOUNG,

Wholesale Florist

51 WEST 28th ST.,

NEW YORK.
CYCAS PALM LEAVES Alway. on Hand.

HICKS & CRAWBUCK,
Wholesale Gommission Florists,

10 LIVINGSTON ST.,

ConslgnmenU Solicited. BROOKLYN, N. Y.

'ElfniiiH.LaDiija&[,

CUT FLOWERS, STRICTLY WHOLESALE |

■< 19 Bosrim Pilot, BROOKLYN, N,Y, r
Open Co receive Conslsnments of
CHOICE FLOWERS at any lime.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 705 Penn Ave., PITTSBURG, Pa.

Mention the Florlate* BJxch&Dffe when writing.

THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.,
Wholesale Florist,

43 West 38th Street,

NEW YORK.

Wholesale Florists, j7 jobbers m

..,.„. yp7 SUPPLIES

A. (f, I FLORISTS' VASES.

i\| ' Horticoltaral Aactioneers.

J 84 Hawlby Street. BOSTON.

( WM. J. BAKER,
W holesale Florist,

J 432 So. Pcnn Square,

jtjtPHILADELPHIA, PA. I

DUMONT & CO.,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

So. 1805 FUbert St., PhlladelpUa.

'PHon, 8922 D.

FRED. EHRET,

Wholesale Florist

■ 403 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE,
PHILADELPHIA.

September 2, 1899.

The F=lorists' Exchttnge.

879

Headquarters in Western New York

FOB

ROSES, CARNATIONS

And all kinds of Seasonable Flowers.

T!l!AL

m

WM. F. HASTING, wholesale
481 Washington street, Commission

Buffalo, N. Y. f^lo'isl

Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies & Wire Designs.

Mpntinn the Florists' ETChanee when wrltlne.

GEO. M. MOSS,
Wholesale Florist

32 South 17th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Long DlBtance Thone, 14330 D.

Conilgnmenta of choice ROSEB, CAKNATI0N8,

VIOLETS solicited.

Fine VALLEY In stock at all times.

LEO NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist 1

N.W.Cor. 13th and Filbert Sts.

Philadelphia.

foniigDm«nt» of thole. Valley niid RoHf* Soliclteil.

Lons Distance
Phone 3-45-94 D.

BASSETT & WASHBURN,

Wboleaale Dealers and Growers of

CUT FLOWERS

76 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO, ILL.
* Greenhouses at Hinsdale, III.
L. D. 'Phone at Chicago. Main 223.

L. 1). 'Phone at Hinsdale, No. 10.

KENNICOTT BROS. COMPANY.

Wholesale Cnt Flowers

42 and 44 E. Randolph Street,

CHICAGO, ILL.

WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY.

WIETOR BROTHERS.

BTJOOBBBOES TO

ROQERS PARK FLORAL CO.,

Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers

OFFICK ANP 8ALKBB<:iOM,

51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO.

neadquarters for AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

C. A. KVHHN,

WHOLESALE FLORIST.

> 1122 Pine St., St. Lonlt, Mo.

A CONPLETE LINE OF WIRB DESieRS.

HOLTON t HUNKEL CO.,

WHOLESILE FLORISTS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Manufacturers at Wire Designs.

457 Milwaukee St. MILWAUKEE, WIS.

'Phone Main 874, P. O. Box 103.

WHOLESALE

FLORIST

1322 Pine Street,
ST. LOUIS, MO.

Mention Ui* Florlvta' SIxcliange when writing.

REINBERG BROS.

WHOLESALE GROWERS OF We can fill all orders on iliort notice

CMH with all leading varieties of ROSES

I I X [V I 0\ \mi ^ M ^ •"d CARNATIONS. We are Headquar-

U L IP I O W C r d ters for FINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

^°°o°f°g"Vs. salesroom, 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL.

600,000 FEET

Records of Your Cuts of Flowers ?id'°a^'si['gti'c'o''Brb^'rernro'r

LONG'S GREENHOUSE RECORDS

A pad of 50 BheetB lasts a whole year, "three kinds" for roees, and "six kinds' for
carnations and assorted flowers. Price by mail, 25 cts. per pad ; 10 pads or up, by express, 15 cts.
per pad. Season Monthly Record Book, 75 cts. Postage stamps acceptable. Samples free.

DAN'L B. LONG, publisher, BUFFALO, N. Y.

Mention the Florlsta' Iixobaose when wrlUnc

flSPIiBHIIDS FLDiSDS HIIIIDS

'W. n.

ELLIOTT,

Mention thi> FlorlBtJi'

CUT STRINGS, 8 to 10 ft.
long, 50c. per string.

Shipped to any part of the countrv.

IBx*3.gla.-to3=L, IMIaiSS.

Exchange when writing

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Names and Varieties

I

A. Beaott, fancy— special.

" extra

No. 1

" Culls & ordinary

Bride

Bridesmaid

HoBte

M» Jacqueminot...

S K. A. Victoria

•» La France, ordinary...

S. " extra

Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan.

Nipbetos

Papa Gentler

Perle

Souv. de Wootton

ORCH I DS— Cattleyas

Cypripediums

Dendrobium formoBum..

" others

( Inf'r grades, all colors.
M I White

c Standard
JZ Varieties

g .Fancy— I White....

■- (.The hlRhodt \ P'°''

<0 gradeB of 1 Ked

U standard TST) \, Tel.&Var.

L Novelties

Adiantum

Asparaods

Asters

Daisies

Gladiolus

Lilies

Lily of the Valley

Mignonette — ordinary. . . .

" fancy

Smilax

Sweet Peas

Tuberoses

I White....

1 I Pink

n Red

( Tel.&Var

Chicago

Aug. 30, 1899

18.00
12.00
8.00
3.00
1.00
1.00

J. 00

1.00

.20

.60

.50

.60

.60

1.00

1.00

1.00

1.00

75

40.00

.60

.26

l.Ofl

4.00

".Yi

i6!66

.20
2.00

to 20,00

to 15,00

to 10.00

to 6.00

to 3.00

to 3.00

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

.<n

.76

.75

.76

.75

1.6(1

1.50

1.60

1.60

i!o(i

to 60.00
to 1.611
.36
3,00
6.00

l.Of

to
to
to
to
to
to
to 16.00
to .30
to 4.00
to ....
to ....
to ....
to ....

St. Louis

Aug. 28, 189

.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.76 to
.76 to
.75 to
.76 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.76 to
.... to
.60 to
.... to
1.60 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
10.00 to
.... to
3,00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to

4.00
4.0(1

4.00

3.00

1.01
1.00
\M

i.a

l.W

2!66
2!ai

li'.Hs
s'.oi)

Cincinnati

Aug. 29, 189

.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.60 to
,60 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
4,00 to
3,00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
... to
.... to
.... to
.... to

3.00
3.00

4.00

3.00

.60
.76
.76

.51.

1.00

1.00

2!6c
2!66

6.00
4.00

10.0(1

.35

3.00

Milwaukee

Aug. 27, 1899

16,00 to
10,00 to
8,00 to
3,00 to
2.00 to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.50 to
.60 to
.60 to
.611 to
.60 to
1.60 to
1.50 to
1.60 to
1.60 to
1.60 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
10. OO to
.. to
... to
12.00 to
.. to
.. to
.. to
.. to
.. to
.. to

20.00
13.60
10.00
5.00
4.00
4.00

6.00

6.00

3.00

1,00
1.00
1,00
1.00
1.0(1
2.00
2. CI
2.00
2.0(1
2.00
.76

3.0(1
12.60

16.0(1
.!('

Toronto

Aug. 22, 18i

,.. to
... to
... to
... to

.00 to
.00 to
.00 to
... to
... to
... to
...to
.00 to
.00 to
...to
...to
...to
.76 to
.00 to
...to
...to
... to
...to
.26 to
...to
.60 to
.60 to
.60 to
,60 to
...to
...to
... to
...to
.25 to
.00 to
.25 to
... to
.50 to
.00 to
...to
...to
...to
... to
...to
... to
... to
... to
... to
...to

6.00
6,00
4.00

6.00
6.00

4.00
6.00

.40

i'.so

1.50
1.50
1.60

1,00

60,00

1.50

6 '.00
6.00

' .&
2.00

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see oar Correspondence Oolnmns.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful Inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

HOW TO GROW CHRYSANTHEMUMS

82 pages, well illustrated. A practical compilation of matter contributed by many of the
leading experts of the day. By far the best work on this subject ever written. It contains
instructions for each month in the year, also chapters on Training, Diseases, Seed Saving, etc.

OITL'TT 25 CEHSTTS.
Published by AMERICAN QARDENINQ, 136 Liberty Street, New York.

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FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

122 W. 25th Street,
NE^V YORK CITV.

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REED & KELLER

ESTABUSHED
,1866

ENIL

5UCC.™ N,5TEFFENS.
"OSTEFFEKSBROS

Maation ttw Florists' Exchange wb«n wrltlnc.

BostoD Co-oneraiive
Flower Browers' bss'd,

BOSTON, MASS.

THE AUCTION SALE of

Choice of Stalls

THE Boston Flower Market

Park St.. Boston, Will Take Place

SATURDAY, SEPT. 16, 1899, at 8.30 A.M.

Per order DIrectorB,

W. C. STICKEL, GEO. CARTWRIGHT,

PrcB. Sec'y and Treas.

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WANTED.

Customers for our Carnation Flowers for next

season, from the followlDg varieties:

America Mklfia Mrs. Bkadt

G. H. Crane Maud AI)ams Mapbo

Bon Tun Dobothy Mandbll Gombz

White Cloud Victor Maniiold

NiYEA Dayubkak Gold Nuqgbt

Flora Hill Fresh cut evei-y inoruine*

H. F. L1TTLEFIEL.D, Worcester, Mafts.

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GOT FLOWER BOIES

Three awards for superiority.
Send for illustrated list. . . .

EDWHBDSyOGKEB

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Manufacturers.

16 & 18 N. 6th SI.

Philadelphia, Pa.

E. G. HILL & CO. <

Wholesale Florists

RICHMOND. INDIANA.

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Galax Leaves.

CHAS. H. RICKSECKER, LInvllle, N. C,

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— and

LeoGOtlioe Sprays

FOR SPRING AND SUMMER USE

Write for prices to

HARLAN P. KELSEY,

Bulld'ng," BOStOD, MaSS.
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ADOO FIBRE AND
ADOO LIQUID

Vill do all that is claimed
If Intelligently Used v'* ."«

^TRY THEM I:

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Best metliodH of

mm GBEEPODSES

Being a collection of thirteen leading eeeaye, selected
from a large number submitted In competition. Each
CBBay IB accompanied by diagrams illustrating the
system advocated.

Price to Florists' Exchange Subscribers, 10 Cts.

Send for a copy at once. You will And it very useful.
Addrbbb

THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, 'r»n?r*J

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880

The F=lorisxs' Exchange.

On Your Coal Bills

IF YOUR HOUSES ARE HEATEO BY
A FURMAN BOILER.

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Florists' Edition. Let us make you
an estimate FREE.

THEHERENDEENMFG.GO.

Home Office:

59 Fay St., Geneva, N. Y.

New England Office:

120 High St., Boston.

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GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress.

BEST GRADES. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP.

I. DIETSGH & GO. sHEr'F?EL*DV CHICAGO, ILL

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FOR GREENHOUSES

WATER

RICHMOND
HEATERS

STEAM

133 Sizes and Styled

150 to 7150 Square Feet Capacity.

85 CENTRE ST.
NEW VORK.

RICHMOND StOVE CO.

NORWICH, CONN-

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Greenhouses Built and Heated

Economically and Perfectly by

HENRY W. GIBBONS, '^^ 'iil^^^^^fol^.T."^

EXPERT ADVICE AND PLANS FURNISHED. ESTIMATES FREE.

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riiiiiiiiiihiiHmi

All Sizes a Specialty.

C. S. WEBER & CO.

4 Desbrosses Street, New York.

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JENNINGS

moN B[iicii riTTimis

NoThreads. No Anglelrons. NoNails.

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JENNINGS BROS., OIney, Phila.. Pa.

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CfPRElS

IS MUCH M »RE DUaMU tHAN PINE.

SASH BARS

ur T0^£ FEET »• LENGTH or LONGER.

iRE EN HOUSE

AND OT^EW BUILDING MATfeRIAL.

5ena\forout'IUu5traIed Book
"Cf PRESS LUMBERAwfrsUSES."

Send foWurSpeci&l Sre«nhous*<frculttr.

TuE^^T 5Teari;v5 lumbej- (9.,

fh.. R'lorlBt.' Gxcbange when writing.

PIPE

Wronght Iron Pipe, Valves, Cooks. Fit-
tings, etc., for Steam and Hot Water;
Rubber Hose, Pamps and Well Points.

WM. H. KAY, 42 Oey St.. New York

VALVES

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BOI

ttig BOILERS

Little BOILERS

Up to date BOILERS

FOR

GKEENHOUSE HEATING

For particulars call on or address

DEAN BOILER CO., 73 Pearl St., BOSTON, MASS.

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HAIL

HOT - BED . . .
CREENHOIISE .
VliNTILAXOR .

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL.

GET OUR PRICES
BEFORE BUYING

GREENHOUSE GLASS!

MANUFAC- C lAfORS & Sfi\S OFFICE, 406 W. 13TH STREET, NEW YORK
TURED BY *'• JAVUOJ VX JUll J) Factory storerooms. Borough of Queens, N.Y.

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EVERY E1.0I119X

OUKllt to IMSITRE

HIS GLASS aicainst

FOB PXBTICULABB ADDBESS

JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y, Saddle River, N.J.

vi-^ntlnn thp Flnrlats' Kxi-hantJe when wrHIng

Ersms Inprored Challeoge

Roller bearing Bel '-oiling devlae,
automatic stop, Bolld link chain
iimkeB the IMPROVED CHAI>
LKNGE the most perfect appa-
raruB iu the market.

Write for catalogue and prices
before placing your orders elae-
wliere.

Quaker C/fy Machine Co.,

RICHMOND, I'SD,

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MASTICA

FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES.

Proven enperlor to pnity nasier i>> apply and stays od.
Not affected by extremes of weather. Endorsed by
prominent florlBtB. Send for descriptive circular of
Mastica and Mastlca 4;;iazlnK machines.

F. 0. PIERCE CO.,'i^V'rrorStT New York.

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GLASS

For Qreenhouses, Qraperies,

Hotbeds, Conservatories,

and all other purposes. Get our Fia-
URBs BEPOBE BuTiNO. Estimates freely
given,

N. COWEN'SSON,

392-94 W. Broadway, New York.

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INTERNATIONAL HEATER CO.

237 Water St.. new YORK.
BOSTON, *7 UNION ST. CHICAGO, 86 E. LAKE ST.

^'.V^e'r BOILERS F«> GREENHOUSES

Over SO years' experience. Write for Catalogue.

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Water Every Day in the Year for
Flowers and Lawns when . . .

Rider -Ericsson Hot Bir Pumps

are used. Nearly 25,000 sold during the past 25
years. Prices reduced. Send to nearest office
fur catalogue "X."

Rider=Ericssoii Engine Co.,

22CortlftndtSt.. NewTorb. I 86 Lake Street. Chicago.
239 Franklin Street, Boston. 41) N. 7tb St., PWladelnlila
692 CralB St., Montreal, P.Q I 22 A Pitt St.. Sydney. N.S.W.
Tenlente-Rey 71. Havana, Cuba.

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GLASS

FOR GREENHOUSES, GRAP-

ERSES, CONSERVATORIES,

AND HOTBEDS.

GUSS

VANHORNE, GRIFFEN & CO.,

French and American Glass. **> JTorllMSJJjroH «""' NEW YORK

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tilatl

...MAS POSITIVELY NO EQUAL FOR...

STRENGTH, DURABILITY and NEATNESS.

Guaranteed for 10 years. Has a solid wheel and shaft cast In
one (malleable iron). No slipping on Line Shaft as the case with
all others. Catalogue free.

Mention this papt-r.

•E. HIPPARD, Younestown, Ohio.

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SeptembiT 2. IStf'J

Th e Florists* Exchange.

881;

LORD $c BURNHAIVI CO.

Largest Builders of Greenhouse Structures

And Manufacturers of Heating and Ventilating Apparatus

rians and estimates furniwhed on application
frir HeatioK and Ventilating: Apparatus erected
complete, or for material only.

Hipheet awards at World's Fair.

Send 4 cents poBtaRe for cataIoi?ue of Patent
Imn rireenh'HiHe ('onstruction.

Standard Hot Water Heater in 4 sizes. Speci-
ally adapted for moderate ranges. We also
make Sectional Heaterw for large ranges.

Highest Economy
Reasonable Prices

Send 5 cents postage to New York Office for
latest catalogue of Heating and Ventilating Appar-
atus.

Estimates furnished for

CYPRESS GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

We Make Special (Ireenhouee

PUTTY

Price on application

NEW YORK office: GENERAL OFFICE AND WORKS:

•T. JAMES BUILDING, B'WAY and 26th ST. IRVINGTON-ON-HUDSON, N. Y..

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Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating

Horticultural Architecture and Building.

HITCHINGS&CO.

ESTABLISHED I 84-1.

233 Mercer Street, New York.

F.VE PATTERNS OF BOILERS,

Nineteen Sizes.

Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus.

Rosehouses, Greenhouses, Etc., of Iron

Frame Construction erected complete

or the Structural IronWork shipped

ready for Erection.

Iron Frame Benches with the

"Perfect Drainag:e Bench Tile^

for Slaie Tops.

Send 4c Postage for Illustrated Catalogue.

*ho ^Inrlata' KTriTinnC" wrh»n TP^Itl

CABLE AND PIPE j

Ventilating System.

SOIL'MACBINES

i In Large or SmaEI Sizes.

SEND FOR CATALOGUE.

A. Q. WOLF i m., Dayton, 0.

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■<»/\«i IT ^

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IF YOU WANT A

GOOD SASH LIFT

For a Very Little Money Get

THE

'•NEW OEPftRTURE,"
•^VENTIL(\TIN& f\PPL)RMCE.'"

For Descriptive Catalogue Send to

J. D. CARMODY, EVANSVILLE, IND.

M«*ntlAn tTlA THrtrliita' fT/^hnnye 'whAn writing.

GLASS

We carry the largest
stock of Greenhouse
Glass in Neu York.

We make a specialty
of I6x24s and can
make special prices.

SELECTED BRANDS IN FRENCH AND AMERICAN.

HOLBROOK BROTHERUS to 89 Reekman St., New York.

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Gorton Side Feed Boiler

SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR

GREENHOUSE HEATING.

YOU WANT THE BEST. Vi/E HAVE IT.

Send for Catalogue and investigate for yourself.

GORTON & LIDGERWOOD CO.,

96 Liberty Street, New York.

MenuoB tnp jTiorm* IClctiao<c wncn wnu..^-

Established 1 859

THOMAS W. WEATHERED'S SONS

Established 1 859

HORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTS & BUILDERS

Manufacturers of QREENH0U5E HEATINQ and VENTILATING APPARATUS.
CONSERVATORIES, QREENHOUSES, Etc.

Erected complete of dur patent Iron Frame con-
struction.or of Wooianil Iron combined, or Wood
alone. HOTBED SASi, FRAMES, Etc.

The "Weathered" Conical IJoilere. seven sizes, and Self-Feeding
Boilers, two sizew, for small Comervatories. also the " Weathered *'
Improved Sectional Boiler, 1891) model, for water or steam
heating.

Winners of the Highest Award

At the World's Fair

The Dean Gold Medal

Ivladison Square Gard-n, for Best Amateur Greenhouse

Certifica.e of Merit, Society of American Florists and Jhe

Silver Medal for i8g8 of Newr York Florists' Club

Send4cen s for Catalogue, Greenhouse Construction or Greenhouse Heating

Adjustable Trellis=Wire Support

For attaching to iron rafters and iron purlins to Bui)port the
wires at intermediate points by trellis eyes. The distance of the
wires on the rafters and distance from glass can bevaried as may
be desired without disturbing the vines. Also for hanging
Orchid or I*lant Itaskets.

OFFICE: 46 and 48 Marion St. (New Elm St.) New York.

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Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writlDC-

832

The F=lorists' Exchange.

SfptcmbPr 2, 1899.

£%V^l?;o;5 VULCAN

In full bloom, 4 In. pots. Jl.5t) per dozen.
SMILAX 2,is Inch pots. t2.00 per 100;
O mil. HA tlS.OO per 1000.

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI l^?^VZ:

S!wl-2 ,Vd gT 1 C; A , 6 In. pot., » 1 CO per tloz.
VIOLET-, Prlncesa of Wales, f5 00 per 100.

C.EISELE, I I th& Jefferson Sts.Phila. Pa.

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FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

Largest Stock in The Country.

■ All goods up-to-date and of superior quality.
Write U9 for prices and other information.
Our new Catalogue sent on application to
be trade only.

NEW CAPE FLOWERS!

Price on Application.

H. BAYERSOORFER &. CO.,

60, B2, 64, 66 N. Fourth St.. PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Mention the morlate' Exchan^o when wrltlnc.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS!

Packed In small crates, easy to handle.

Price per crate
19002 In. pots In crate, t4M
1300 S}i '• •• 5.25

110028 ■• •■ 6.00

11003 " " 5.00

,a003« " " 5.80

B004 '* " 4.50

S205 " " 4.51

3.

Price per crate
120 Tin. pot« In crate. »4.20
"" " ■' 3.00

4810
2411
24 12
1214
16

Seed pans same price as pots. Send for price list
of Cylinders for Cut Flowers. Hanging BasketB, Lawn
Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off for cash with order.

HILFINCER BROS. POTTERY,

OH--- FORT EDWARD, N. Y.

AuouBT ROLKKR & S0N8, Ncw York Agents,

52 Dkt Steebt, Nbw York Citt.

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T STMES!

Spring Wire. . .
Black Japanned.

JCO. 13 WIRE-2 ft., l»5.00 per 1000 ; 3 ft.,
•6 00 per 1000; 4 ft., »7.00 per 1000.

NO. 10 WIRE— 2 f,., *6 00 per lOOO ; 3 ft.,
•8 00 per 1000; 4 f t , AlO-OO per 1000.

NO. 8 WIRK 3 ft.. SlOperlOOO; 4ft-.
• 13 per 1000; 5 ft., S15 per 1000.

H. F. LITTLEFIELD, Worcester. Mass

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^♦^ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦^

BOUE IHEIILl

♦
♦

By tlie Bag:, f

Ton or Carload. T

-WHITE US FOE QUOTATIONS.

ELLIS & POLLWORTH

* MILWAUKEE. WIS- *

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SCOI<I«AY>S

i

^^^m JOHN A. SCOLLAT,

^^^H^^ 7< & 7S Myrtle Ave.,
■^^^^B^^BBOOKL,YN. - N. Y.
SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE.

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IMPBOVED

PUTTY BULB

For Olazlae Sa^h, Etc,

—ALSO TH« —

MTENT PLANT SPRINKLER

For lale by jout Seedsman
or lent, poitpald, for 81.0 0.

CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS-^oBULBS

nl^w?l^?'A'\;t''.^'^^^'""''i:-.i irade packet.. ..»0 50

J<vJ.'. fS.'^'l.'',!-* «irnnilinorn.. trade packet. .. 50

.; ! t Vi! ■H*-,'* !-'<;i"ieuni, separate colors or alsed. I'Osceds, SH'c; lOOO, 8 00

£■^521-' ^"''erb mixed ; 1-16 ounce, 5(lo.; ounce 7 ro

PA^!5\, Fine mixed 1-3 ounce, 50c.; ounce, 3 50

LILY IIARKISII, 5-7...

MI.Y UAKItlSII 7-9

ROnASi HYACINTHS 12-:5

ROMAN HYACINTHS. 13-'5

I'Al'ER WHITE GRANDIFLOBA.

FflESH MUSHROOM SPAWii
C. BECKERT, Seedsman, -

..perlOOO, 45 CO
%l 00
15 00
17 00
9 00

Best Mllltracb. per 100 lbs 7 00

- Allegheny, Pa.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS

First Quality, Cream Ooloh.

IX In, per 1000.12 40 I 3>4 in., per 1000, » 4 95
2 »n., " .. 2 75 I 4 in.. *^ " "t
2H in

in..

. . 3 35 I S in.,
■ . 4 70 I 6 in-,
Fackagea extra.

i20
10 80
16 50

C. HENNECKE CO.''"-V,i"^

STANDARD ♦ POTS.

We are now ready to supply a auperlor
quality of Poti in unlimited quantitlei.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.

A. H. HEWS & CO.,
NORTH CAMBRIDGE, - MASS.

THE VAN RBVPER

PERFECr CLflZIERS' POINTS

^ =~>>t8 or lefH. Price per box of lOOO, GOc.
-"!ll9 ,'^*^' '■> lo's of 5000 byex. ,55c. perlOOU

ncn... ... DREER, 714 Ghsstnut St , Phila., ??.

CrCAS PALM LEAVES

Lest ami cheapest in the market. PREPARED IN AMERICA.

FLORAL METAL DESIGNS Mr:!;:.

And all Florists' Supplies

WRITE FOR
CATALOQUE.

A HERD IWI A N M nianuficliirer of illptal Floral Designs ....

•-•■ ■ I ^ r% r% ■«■»« IV IV, Importer and Dealer In Florii,t»- Supplies

404, 406, 408, 4(0, 412 Ease 34th St., NEW YORK CITY.

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I SeDd lor Our Hew Price Lists f

p TAKING EFFECT SEPTEMBER 1st. ^

JIIDOO FIBUE I

...AND...

B REDUCTION

IN

I PRICES OF

^ Makes them the cheapest Fertilizers made. ^

^ All unfilled orders will be billed at new prices. ^

I THE AMERICAN JADOO CO. |

^ 811 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, Pa. ^

^ RECENT KiAZHRDS: ^

^ Cohocton, N. Y., August 21.1, (Sweet Peas— 25 Prizes.) ^

^ Springfield Mass., August 2d, (Sweet Peas— "Eckford Cup.") ^

^ Noble County Horticultural Society, August 9 and 10 (Sweet ^

^ Peas, Vegetables, and Best Peck of Potatoes.) =5

^iUiUiUiUiUiUiUiUiUiUiiUUiiUiUUiUiiiiiUUiiUUiUiUiUiul

Mention the PlorlBts' Exchange when wrlUng. ••••••••»»

"NIGOMITE"

(patent)

Vapor Insecticide

No labor required. Harmless to
bloom and foliage. A certain killer of

RED SPIDER, GREENFLY

niul nil oiber Insect PestP.

SOLD BY SEEDSMEN.

The Tobacco Warehousing & Trading Co
LOUISVILLE, KY.

Kxrhangp when writing.

BOSTON FLORIST lETTEII GO.

Manufaotur«ra of FLORISTC LETTERS.

DlzBenilou af
thli box. a la
long by II IB.
wld© knd II In.
hig^h. 2 aeotlonj.

This wooden box nicely otalaed and mrnlthed,
1sxbOz13 made In two nectlonit, one for each Rice
letter, fflreii away with flrnt: order ofSOO tetter*.

Block Letters, 1!^ or 2 Ineh slie, per 100. 13.00.

Script Letters. $4 00.

Fastener with eaoh letter or word.

Used by leadlne florists everywhere and for
■ale by all wholesale Qo \Bta and supply dealers.

N. F, McCarthy, Treas. & Hanager,

UfirMBBt. BOSTON, MASS. (4 iuwi«y M.

v'"nri..n (he Ki.»rlHla' Exchange when writing.

I BRANCH ffARBIIOUSESi

. CMmey knd fTMliNe iT^nnt^i, J«n«y City, ft,0,

I J««ksaD It* * P«r»on8l..Lonf liUnd City, K.I.

^^entlon the Florlate' Ex^hanir*' >*n»*n writing

A Great Assistance.
The articles in your paper iissi-t me srreaiy
in my work. WM. R. DEGNER.

Clevelaud, O.

We are a straight shoot and aim to grow into a vigorous plant.

A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL.

VOL. ZI NO. 36

NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 9, 1899.

One Dollar Per Tear

LILIUM

LILIUM

HARRISII ^^^ LONGIFLORUM

(Bermuda=Qrown.)

We

Stock offered by us is as carefully selected as it is possible to select stock,
offer fine bulb-, 5-7 inclie=. in circumferencu at:

S5.00 per 100; S45.00 per 1000.

BERMUDA=GROWN FREESIAS 9f!^B^^

iiiuda.gruwn Freeslas are
!be finest Freeslas grown. Bulbs are plump and hard, and give much be'ter satlsfactluo than tlie Callrornia-
gro»n bulbs. Plant early and secure bent results. Bulbj ready for immedUte Bbipment.

Exira Quality Bulbs, very fine. %, to ^6 Id. In dlamuter, 50 cts. per J 00; :!K4.00 per 1000.

fSelecied Bulbs, H to H In In diameter, 75 its. per 100; $6.00 per 1000.

CALLAS

Extra Quality bulbs, California-grown, finest stock to be bad. Price Is unusually b>w.

Growers will noj that It will pay them tu thn'W away tbelr old plants, and plant new

stock. Dry bulbs will produce enough mure rtuwera to warrant the extra expense.

Plant early if best results are desired.
Selected Bulbs, 'M to 2 In In diameter. S7.00 per litOi SfiO per 1000.
Mnniiiiotb Bulbs, ^ to 2H In- iQ diameter, $9.00 per 100 ; $80 per 1000.

ROMAN HYACINTHS

cumference.S'J.OO per lOUi sir per 1000.

\Vblte Italianxf extra. S1.75 per lOUt 81.3 per 1000.

SlSper 1000.

We offer a very superior grade of these bulbs, wh!cb
we can supply as follows; Exfra line liulLs, 13-15
ctin In circumference. SI. 7.5 per lOOi «1.'5
per 1000. Extra select j(l bulbs, l»-15 ctm. In dr-
ink null Blue RoiiiniiH, extra, SI. 50 per lOOi

KANDIFLORA. Extra
size bulbs, fine, Si. 00 per
OUi 8!S.30 per lOUO.

1000

$15 00

4 00

5 00

PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS 1'

100

ORNITHOGALUM ARABICUM $1 75

LILIUM CANDIDUM, 22 centimeters and up 4 00

ALLIUM NEAPOLITANUM 50

BERMUDA BUTTERCUP OXALIS, extra sized bulbs 75

F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytownonfludson, N. Y.

Mention the FlorleU' Exchange when writing.

Special Import Offer of Azaleas

(For Shipment about October 20th.)

We have made special arrangements with the largest grower of Azaleas in
Belgium, and take pleasure in offering for delivery in llie Fall of 1899, f. o. b. New
York city, Indian Azaleas, double and single, all named varieties, leading market
kinds, shapely plants, well headed, at the prices quoted below. This is a specially
low import offer both as to sizes and prices, and your early order is solicited,
Azaleas are growing in favor yearly, as the great demand this season proves. It Id
to your interest to order now and take advantage of the low prices we offer.

They are shapely specimens and will make splendid plants tor winter and spring
decoration. These plants will be carefully packed and can be safely sent by freight
to any part of the country. Order at once to secure these rates.

Penlnz. Per KiO

$4 5U S35 00

" 6 00 45 00

7 00 55 00

" • 15 00

■ " 25 00

30 00

6 sold at dozen rates, 25 at 100 rates.
NOTE, — Above prices include all charges. They are F. 0. B. New York.

10 to 12 inch heads

12 to 14

14 to 16

16 to 18

18 to 20

20 to 24

PLANTS OFFERED BELOW READY NOW.

ARECA LrXESCENS.

6 inch pots $7. .50 per doz.

7 " 10.00

The above three plants in a pot.

RUBBER PLANXS.

15 to 18 in. high, $4. 50 per doz. , $H5 per 100
20 to 24 '• 7.00 " 50 "

5 feet high . . $1.50 each, $15 per doz.

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI.

From 3 inch pots .... flO.OO per 100

10 inch pans ,

8

20.00
1.50 each.
1.00 "

PANDANVS UXILIS.

4 inch pots, $2.00 per doz. ; $15.00 per 100

3 " 6.00 "

2 " 4.00 ■•

$240.00 - $16.00

Buy one or more boxes of our I 11 |||||l UiDDjQII containing 400 bulbs each,
for$ie.OO, which, underordinary lILIUHI nAnillull, cultivation, should average
5 flowers per bulb; total, 2000 flowers, at $12 00 per lOJ blooms, $240.00
(Last year's wholesale price before Easter.)

NO OV£RDRAWN SEDUCTIVE PICTURE— ^EACT.

If, however, you wish to work on absolutelv safe erounJ, cut these profits in two;
then you wi.l make money — whk-h stops al further argument. )

SHORT CROP OF BERMUDA BULBS.

A two-third creii of Inilb.s iu Bermuda tlilM year would Indicftte a further scarcity ot

UowerB next Eaater at higher prices than laBt and reihoveB all danger of overprodactVon.

BJO FLORISX who has any spare room can afford to let tilis chauce slip.

DON'T W^AIT FOR JAPAN BULBS.

They ard too uncprtain, often arrive late, in bad order, give fewer flowers of poorer ([ual-
ity, and frequently flower after Easter, when worth nothing. Crop reported also ve.y short.

LILIUM HARRISII BULBS.

5 to 7 lueh around, box ot 400 bulbs, $|5 QO; ^ boies (1200 julbs), $45.00' P'^'' "». $4.25.
6 to 7 inch around, box ot 430 bulbs, $22.00 (larger bulbs, more flowers)

BERMUDA LILIUM LONGIFLORUM.

"^ ^tock"^"^" 5 to 7 ">• around, box of 400 bulbs, $t8.0] j 3 boxes (1200 oulbs), $50 QO.

A few thousand 9 to I I Inch HARRISII and LONCI-
FLORUNl left, at (18.00 per I OO; I I to 1 3 inch. monsi.er
bulbs, at S40.00 per l OO. The above raal<e extra fine pot plants,
witli To. 1 J and inure II jwerw, which sell readily at ¥2 and up wholesale.

CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO.

342 WEST 14th STREET, ^'«W«;r N. Y. CITY.

Importers, Exporters and Growers' Agents ol SEEDS, BULBS and PLANTS.

GOOD VARIETIES

-OF-

WILL BE SCARCE THIS SEASON.
We have only the following to Offer:

2000 Gen. Gomez, good plants, at
1000 Gen. Maceo, medium size, "

100 Melba, good plants, "

3000 New York, strong plants "

400 " extra strong, "

300 Triumph, "

Per KW
, $12.00
. 12.00
. 12.00
. 7.00
8.00
. 8.00

400 Victor, good plants .

500 Evelina, strong "

2000 John Young, medium ..."

500 Bon Ton, good strong plants, "
5000 Scott, extra strong . . . . "
Also about 500 to 1000 med. Scott'S

Per 100
. at $7.00
. " 7.00
. " 6.00
8.00
7.00
6.00

FIRST COME— FIRST SERVED!

SEND YOUR ORDERS EARLY.

PETER HENDERSON & CO.JTHE cottage gardens, ?.",

EENS,
W YORK.

35 and 37 Cortlandt Street, New York.

UeBtlon the Florlata' Exchange when wrltlnv.

C. "W. "WARD, Manager.

Mamtlon the Florists' Exch&D<e when writing.

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IS A WELL guarded fact (bat no
iw #-» «ii.i-i. geusihiefloristwill in these
days buy bulbs or seeds of anybody merely
on seniiment. The demand is that th'e
merchant shall be up to dale at every point. Keen
public sense comprehende the btsievery time.

LILIUM LONGIFLORUM Jrt,Tn''\tiy''<':?.

delivery. Florlais In general are flwaklop' up to Uie
fact that tliey pay better and have more blooms tbau
the Harrlsli and are uheuper. 5 to 1 In., per l(Xi, f-'.;5 :
per lUUU, $25.00. 7 to 9 In., per 100, f ti 75 ; per lO'X). ItiD.fO.

LILY OF THE VALLEY

Ourpli .
perfect

have pi yen
eailefariluD

to an wbo bave used tbem. Tbey'aVe GerrnVn^gTown"
Original casee, 25'JO, |23.0U.

not Dutch. Per lOtiO. $9.75.

FREESIAS It^li'^c'i^ Alba, all nice large

now. Perl00,65c.:

huitjs. eomeiLlog you want
per 1000, (4.50.

LILIUM HARRISII gj: 'KUVrL'fa^Ji"

the demand for It Ib extraordinary, a&d ran only offer
5 tu 7. which are ei|ual to 7 to y of other stuck, at
$4..5perluO; |i45.O0 per lOOO.

TERWS:— Five percent. dJecount allowed on all orders
accompanied with cath New Toik City reference
required otherwise.

I WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, 54 & 56 Dey St., N. Y. f

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REFRACTA
ALBA_«a».

CALLA BULBS

TRUE WHITE, WELL CURED
BULBS, EXTRA FINE STOCK.

Extra Selected, '- inph in diameter and up,
$1 00 per 100; 88 00 per U OU

Choice Size. % inch in diameter and up, 75c.
per 100; 56 00 per llOO.

ready fordelivery

_ now, a fine lot of

extra selected, Avell cured Calla Bulbs, ab- ('

solutely free from rot. €

Firat Size, very choice bulbs, per 100, $6 00 C

Mammoth Size, extra flue bulbs, " 8 00 C

READY FOR DEUVERY. J

KOMAN HT.4ClNTaS, 12 to 15 centimeters. J

$14 00 per V 00. i

NARCIS.SUS PAPER WHITE GRANU., K

SSOOperlUiO. i

LILIUM HARBISII, 6 t ) 7 inchesin eircum- i

terence, $5 00 perlUO; $45 00 per 1000. J

SEND FOR TRADE LIST JUST ISSUED. J

i STDMPP & WALTER CO., Seedsmen, 50 Barclay St., N. Y. |

M^ntinn th^ FloiiBts' Ezchanice when wrltlnx

FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA.

TRUE WHITE, FKOM BEI'.MLD.^ SEEIl.
EXTRA SELECTED, 3s to H In. diam ,$3 00 a 1900
FIRST-CLASS. V4loM •• 2 OJ "

MAMMOTH BULBS, H to ->4 " 6.00 '

CALLA /ETHiOPICA.

lar(.:e. wellcoked uulhs.
EXTRA SELECTED, 6 to 6 In. circum , S 7.00 a 100
FIRST-CLASS. 4 to 6 " 6.00 "

MAMMOTH BULBS. 6andovsr" 9.00 "

Gro^vii at our owu fnririt* in Califoi'uin.

JACKS0.1 & P£RKINS Ch,;^;'^!^.':;

Mention ttie FloriBts' Bxcb&nge wlien wrttlni.

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Hyacinths, Tulips, . .
Narcissus, Crocus, etc.

NOW ON HAND.

Send your list of wants for quotaUons.

Rutherford, N. J.

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Mention tlie Florists' Exchange when writing.

CALIFORNIA GALLA BULBS

Through our Exchange Sales with hest Pacfflc Coiist gruwers of ibeac
roots we are aMe to deliver choice, careful-ly cured and evenly graded root* at
closest growing prices.

Doz. 100

First Size, 1H to m iaeh. diRiiieter...90 75 $.% 00
Select *• l^i to lU '• •* .... 1 '2.> 7 (0

Extra Select, about •£ lo 'JH in. '* .... 1 50 !» OO

CnCCCI A C— True White. Very choice well ci
rKCColAo ^'u'^'s uf FKEESIA True Kefra
Ali>a. from our own grower. Tel
flowers have been carefully rugued out of the stock.

First Quality, per lOi-iO. SO. 50. Choice Size. §7.50.

Frencli Bulbs. Dutch Bulbs, I<. I.ousifloritiii arrlv

Ins. The best stocks wblcb die season produces.

NEW CYCLAMEN SEED, «p'"'Ji^'=°J°^$l 25

If AIIAUAIi'C SEED., t CHICAGO. 84-86 Randolph St
IHUunfln O STORE { NEW YORK. 14 Barclay Street

LILIUM HARRISII

5-7 inch, $40.00 per 1000; $4.50 per 100.

BERMUDA-GROWN LONGIFLORUM

Guaranteed 90 per cent free from disease. Prices on above and all other bulbs and plants cheerfully glyen.

IF* W -O.

lOII»«IT'^ Jei-sey Oity, ig-. j.

yXYE thiok arr especially goad this year. Fo
if J three years we have treated our planting
^•^^ stock with the Corrosive Sabliinate So'u
tioQ— kept the fiel Is sprayed wiih Fungicid
and all diseaHCii plants rogued out. la cooec
qiience the improvem *nt In our fields wjin
particularly marked this season . th j plants
reinaialnK thrifty and green long after 'he li tt-f
in otoer fields had died down, and (u additi'i'
we did njt hasten maturity bat allowed
the plants to complete their erowth
and ripen thorouKhly, making:
solid KTolden bulbs which usually
pive mach better results then
the white, sappy, early-dug
bulbs.

Prices of Henderson's
L. Harrisii Bulbs.

5 to 7 inch, S5.00
7 to 9 •' 10.00
9 to 11 •' 30 00

1000.
95.00

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FLORISTS

S«nd for Our

Wholesale
Catalogue

H. H. BERGER & CO.

47 Barclay Street, New York.

Mention the l-'iui .»«.;

Write for prices on all

FORGING BULBS, AZALEAS. ETC.

Trdde List sent on applieatii.n.
Mention Thi» FW>rl*t»i' Exrhanec when wrttlnfc

PLANT SEED CO.

Wholesale Merchants. »

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing

PANSY SEED

ABSOLUTELY FRESH.

A very superior strain from noted European growers,
with large, well shaped flow rs of magnificent coloring

Very finest mixed per oz., |6.00

Separate CLflors " 3.00

J. L. SCHILLER, 404 E. 34th St., New York.

Mention the norlsts' Kxchanice wb»n writing

S SUAE CROP MUSHROOM SPAWN

■ fS.OO per 100 lbs.

5 Pamphlet Bom to Grow Mushrooms, 10c.

■ LILIUM HARRIS!!. EARLY ROMAN HUCINTHS

Special prices on application.

WEEBER & DON, Seed Merchants & Growers,

U4 Chambers St., NEW YORK.

th* Flnrl«t«* Bzch&nr* when wrttlm

Established 1ST6.

INCOEPORATED 189W

COXSEEDCO.

Wholesale Seedsmen

34 Gansevoort St.. 411. 413, 415, Sansome St..

NEW YORK. SAN FRANCISCO.

Mention th*> Flnrlgta' Exchange when writlnr

MICHEL PLANT -d
-^-^BULB CO.

ST. LOUIS, MO.

Mention th* Flortita' Bxehmga when wrltln«.

RAWSON'S

"Arlington Tested Seeds"

Are now well known to snme FLORISTS, we
want them known to all FLORISTS. Special
price list sent on application.

W. W. RAWSON Sc CO.

12 and 13 Fanenll Hull Sq. BOSTON, MASS

Mention the Florlata' Bxchan^e when writing.

Beptembei 9, 1899.

Thb F-lorisxs* Exchknge.

886

^k^I^FReport]

PointB and infurmation from seedsmen, and
all Interested In this column, solicited. A<^-
dress EDlTort Seed I'KADF.careof Florists'
Exchange, P. O. Box 1697, New York.

AMBRICAN seeo TRADE ASSOCIATION

Alexander KoroERS, Chicago, 111., Presi-
dent ; Albert McCullol-gh, Cincinnati, First
Vice-President: F. W. Bolgiano, Washini;-
ton. Second Vice President; S. F- Willard,
Wethersfieid, Conn., Secretary and Treasurer.

A collection of hulbB grown by (jeorge
Gibbs, Orcas, Wash., intended fordisplay
at the Detroit Convention, arrived too
late. The bulbs were forwarded to Sec-
retary of .A.griculture, Wilson, as per Mr.
Gibb'H instructions.

Seeds of the date palm are held by the
General Appraisers not to be palm uiits,
but seed not otherwise provided for
under pa rag'-aph J."4.

Sheboygan, Mich. — Keeney & Son, of
Le Roy. X. Y., will shortly begin the erec-
tion of a warehouse here.

Holland Seed Crops. — Slui.s & firoot,
seed grower.^, Kukhuizen, Hijlland, issue
the following report about the prosjiects
ol this year's crops:

Cauliflower was partially killed by the
severe frost in .March. The remainder,
however, has clevelofjed well and prom-
ises a good yield. White cabbage prom-
ises a good crop; red cabbage, savoy,
Brussels sprouts, borecole, except oi
some few varieties, a good crop is ex-
pected. K'lld ralii, small crop; turni[»,
very small crop; swede, few planted,
look satisfactory; mangel, beet, and
sugar beet were sparingly pbinteu and
pariially frozen. Those left look very
well. Carrot, satisfactory. Onion is in
full bloom just now and still free from
disease. It is difficult, of course, to give
an opinion at this stage, but prospects
are encouraging. Corn salad, much sown
and good crop. .Spinach has been sown
considerably Init some pieces have poorlj'
developed and others have failed; these
have been partiall.v sown over again.
They are a little later and it is fiuestion-
able what they will yield. .Vs a whole,
a crop from two-thirds tofull is expected.
Peas, very good; radish, satisfactory.
.Spanisli radish, scorzonera, hardl\' mid-
dling. Celeriac, few planted but plants
look well. Parsley is promising, but
sparingly sown. Chervil and English
beans are satisfactory. Uunning beans,
dwarf beans and cucumbers look well
up to now and promise a satisfactory
crop.

European Notes.

At last a few very welcome showers
have fallen in almost all the seed-grow-
ing districts of northern Europe and our
plants, like our hopes, have beaun to re-
vive once more. The situation as regards
next year's crop of root seeds had be-
come very critical. .Siiwings had been
made of beet, mangel and rutabaga, to-
gether with some of the larger held tur-
nips; but as the soil was either dust or
burned brick the seed had in most cases
lain dormant, and where it had germi-
nated it was ncjt possible for the plants to
make any headwa.v. We hope this trou-
ble is past and are now busy with our
sowings of tlie early turnips, but how tar
plants developed in this fashion will be
able to withstand the rigors of a po.s.'si-
bly severe Winter the writer would prefer
to decide sometime in April of next year.
Cabbages and other biennials of a like
character may now be removed to their
final resting place: the outlook for crops
of this sort in 1000 is not very ros.v.

One good effect of these shortages will
be the clearing out of some heavy sur-
plu.ses that have been "bearing" the
market during the past four jears.
Doubtless they have paid good interest
to the holders, but everything has been
thoroughly unsettled In the meantime.

One very cheering feature at tlie pres-
ent time is the profitable activity in our
home trade. For some years past the
"lunatic plunger" (not altogether un-
known on your side) has been loading
every cheap bujer up to th<' gunwale
with third-rate stock at fourth-rate
prices, and the caieful and respectable
dealer has had to cut his prices or be left

out in the cold. Several of the plungers
have come to grief and others are in
tight places, so that the returning pros-
perity will bring (is bringing) grist tn
the mill of the most deserving.

.\s regards fiower seeds a report shall,
if possible, be sent witli next week's
notes.

Market seeds are in a very un.settled
condition just now. Unless the crops on
your side are sufficiently lieavy to glut
our markets, red clover and ulsyke will
show a considerable rise, and the Euro-
pean crop of white clover cannot be
large. Crimson clover, rape and mus-
tard, the only available substitutes for
the crop of roots that is lacking, are
much higher in price and very firm.

The lamentably sudden death of Mons.
Henri de Vilmorin is a shock to us all.
and an irreparable loss to tiie I'^nropean
Seed Trade. The enlogium which ap-
peared in these notes for June 24, voices
the feelings of all wlio were honored witii
the acijuaintance of that trul.v noble
man. Euitof ean Seuds.

—

SPECIALTIES

Onion Seed

Sweet Peas

Lettuce

Cosmos

Celery

Hollyhock

Carrot

Verbenas

Salsify

Asters

Parsnip

Mignonette

etc.

etc.

CATALOGUES RECEIVED.

r>. B. WoorBDRV, Soiiih Paris, Me.— Trade
Liet ot Panfiy Si eds.

J. A. McDowell City of Mexico.— Price
List of Mexican Uulhe.

E. H. Krelage & Son. Haarlem, Holland —
Illustrated Caialotfue of Dutch Bulbs-

?CFILEGEL & FOTTLER, BngtOn, MrS9. —

Autumn Cat.Hlogue of Bulbs, Plant-^. etc.

Ellis & ^o lworth, Milwaukee, Wis,—
Price List of Fie d-grown Carnation Pinnte.

Wm. J. H^8SE»'. Plattsoiouth, Neh— WhoJp-
sale Price List of Palnn and Decorative Stock.

Wtb^tfr Bros., Hamilton, Ont. — Trade
Price List ot Azaleas, Ferns, Green house
PiaotF, etc.

Wm. Baylor Hartland, Ard-Cuirn, Cork,
Ireland —Illustrated Wiioiesale Catalogue ot
Daffodils. Rare Sirgle Tulips, etc.

M. Crawford, Ciyuga Falls, 0 —Price List
of Strawberries. BuU-s, Gladiili, etc. Mr.
Crawfo' <1 speaks favorably of the Haymaker
raspberry.

Rerry NA/stsori & Co.

CALIFORMAN SEED HOUSE

Lima Beans
Salt Bush
Bronius Glass
Bermuda
Johnson '*
etc.

ALL CALIFORNIA GROWN. WHOLESALE ONLY.

SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

RARE COLLECTED SEEDS

OF AMERICAN

Woody and Herbaceous Plants.

Ask for List and Discounts.
PINEHURST NURSERIES,

OITO KATZENSTEIN, Mgr. PINEHURST, N.C.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlnc.

ZIRIIGIEBEL GIINT PINSIES

Seed in trade packagep, $1.00 or |5 00 per oz.

PLANTS of the aViove strains at. the same
price as the common strains, $?.00 per lO'O.
Also large transplanted plants for winter
hloom, $3.00 per 10).

DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, Needham, Mass.

Mention the FlorletB' Exchange when wrltlnc

VAUTIER'S

MAMMOTH PANSY.

New crop seed now ready. This la the
largent and finest Pansy ever offered. We
have testimonials from floristB from all parts
of the U. S. praising its size and merits.
Trade packet, $1 00; oz., $4.00.

H. G. FtUST i CO., VH^sr^-?.: PHILI., PI.

Mention the Florleta' Excbanffe when wrltlnc.

The issue of the Florists' Ex-
change for Sept. 16 and again for
Sept. 30, will be 10,000 copies; this
means a copy for each and every
likely and desirable purchaser. We
invite the attention of Advertisers
to this unusual opening, and will
be glad to receive iheir favors.

POTTED STRAWBERRIES!

Send for list of Kew PeUlKree Varieties.

Also list of Roses, Shrubs, English Ivy, Privet and Shade Trees at low prices.

THE ELIZABETH NURSERY COMPANY, Elizabeth. N.J.

Mantlnn Th^ inorlefii' Rxrhange whwn wrftlns

I'T nnne-ta «-hf»n writing.

J. L

MfTittnn

ALM

100 KWO ROfO
iiixTt-niiis . . .. $0 7". t5.0(lf 13.50

I'limila 1.00 800 :2.50

Uerlinntn 7n 5 00 13.50

(^'orvphn A iml i aliit.... 75 5 00 13.50

PnndnHiiwUlilis 125 10.00 27 50

SCHILLER, 404 E. 34th Street. New York

the PHnrlsts' ExchanRe when

ins

^^ A 1^1 t^\^ Giant mixed, oz., $2.00; trade
r^ MX l\l ^^ Y t'kt.. 25c.; Giant 1 rlmardeau.
■ »-• ■ ^ ^^ ■ mlxtil oz.,$l.50: lh,»15. Gla.t
Yullow, ira'e pkt.. 25c,: oz.. f 1 ',5. French mixed, oz.,
75c.; lb . mo. Kngllsh mixed, oz . 75c,; l\i., *S.OO. Lord
HeacoDBfleld, pkt., 2('c.; oz.. t^.OO, Hugnot. Caseler.
rarlslan, large ttalned trade pkt.. 50c,; oz., *( 00. (JIant
Mme. Ferret, nz., f4.iO; trade pkt, 25c Cecil Davy,
trade pkt,, 25c.

Ciliernria lijlirlda. dwarf mixed, large flowering,
trade pkt.. 2'c I*riiiiuln SiiieiiNiw* fine mixed,
trade pkt., 25c.; oz. lui.oo; lOgeimTate packets of prim-
ulas, each 50c. t\»riift-Me-Not, elepaotlf-elma, for
Tlnt^r blooming, victoria lilue, I'aluetris, trade nkt.,
15c. EnKlisli l>ni'«y, d"ub.e mixed, pure white,
double or aoMwlmll. trade pkt.. 2i)c. Siocun, double,
fur Winter blooming, for cutting, white, trade pwt..
snc ; bright red, 50c. C'auliflowor. early dwarf,
Improved forcing. Danluh seed, oz., $2 50.

Special Oflier ! I will send sample of any of the
at)ove seeds free of charge. All the above are this
year's crop. BEAIJI.IEU,

Wnlkcr A venue, Woodhnven, New YorU^
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

iFiOriSlSMSandBDlllS:

m MUSHROOM SPAWN. S

■ Fl'.ESH. Write us for Spi'cinI Prices. ■
I JOHNSON & STOKES, S

I an am MiirVe. SIriel, PIIII.MII l.l'III >. ||

■Mention the FI'tIhiw Kxrhartge whfp writing.

....Bulbs, Plants

* OF ALL KINDS.

f HULSEBOSCH BROS.,

I ENGLEWCOD, N. J.

Mention the Plorlete' Exchange when writing.

Allen's EeliancG Mignonette!

iiOOO SEEDS. **

Grown under glass, from special selected fplkea. for
tlorlsts' use. ^nn*^ genuine unless my signature Is
across the face of each packet.

Si. 00 PER PACKET.

No seeilsiiian b" 8 any nf my indoor Kroiru

neeil. except in Nenled pneketN with my Nig-

unliire ncrosH face of each.— C. II. AIjLEN*

CHAS. H. ALLEN, Floral Park, N.Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Freesia Growers!

H inch $3.60 per lOOU.

% •■ 2.50

Vij '* and under 150 "

J. E. BOYGE S Co , Santa Monica, Cal.

Mention the PlorlBts' Exchange when wrltloff.

CINERARIA CYCLAMEN PRIMULA PANSY

LarKCllowertMlEnKlitih; Lwrgf H. SplendeiiH. Kolker'8 Uesl, Kolker'6 Giant.

i, oz.. $3.m. Pure white, 100 9., V.'ic. !4oz.,$3.50; ,^ oz. Sl.S.'i; li.CO oz.; }j oz.. 90 ota.

Trade pkt,, 50c. Rose, Bed, etc., 1008. 66c. Trade Pkt,, i.5c. Trade Pkt., 2.5c.

AUGUST r6l,KE:R & SONS, 52 Dey St., Xew York.

V*Titlon the FInrtBts' F:xchan?e when wrltlnit

JUST
ARR.VED

FRESH SEEDS

OF

KENTIA BELMOREANA. M-OO per 1000 seeds I whiie
KENTIA FORSTERIANA, 4.00 per 1000 seeds S U"'"'"

Bulb Catalogue Now Ready. Mailed on application.

J. M. THORBURN & CO., 36 Cortlandt St., New York.

Mention th<> Florlaf Exchange when writing

PANSY PLANTS AND SEED

\*/E have oouimeiiceil shiiiiiicg I'ansy plants from our Clovena
Nursories, " Home of tlie Pansy," and the wonder-
ful development of the root growth suggested the idea of photo-
graphing same. In next week's issue we will insert a half-tone of
the plants. The superior quality of our plants is due to the
special character and conditions of the soil at " Clovena."

We have a fine stock of plants just showing bud, suitable for
forcing and cut flower trade, in giant 'white, yello'w,
light and dark blue, also in our famous blends. Prices
range trora $3 00 to 58.00 per 1000, according to the size and
quantity of plants and quality of stock desired.

Write us what you want and get our Special Prices.

WliolcNale Price l,isl of Seeds Free,

II.Y.HlRKETGiyENERS'lSSOGIlTION,

39-41 Cortlandt St. Unm Vnrlr
P.O. Box 2341 llbWIUIK.

UenUoB the Florlat«' Bxeta&nc* wh*o wrltlnv.

886

Thb F="I-orists' Exchange.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio, '

Desire tii call the attention of FloriBts and Nurserymen to their 40 acres of

HARDV ROSES, thcircnmplet- as^inrtment nt FRlTITaml ORNAMENTAl,

TREES and SHRUBS, and their 44 Greenhouses ot ROSES,

PALMS, KICITS, FERNS, ETC.

Correspodence and personal inspection solicited. Trade List and Catalogues

Mention the Plorlita' Exchange when writing.

I AUCTION SALE I

I 50 ACRES OF NURSERY STOCK §

I Thursday, September 14. |

^ CONSISTING OF ^

^ Shade Trees, Evergreen Trees, Deciduous ^

^ and Evergreen Shrubs, Rhododendrons, ^

^ Roses and Hardy Herbaceous Plants. 3i.

I Over 500 Specimens of Decidiious and Evergreen Trees |

^— stock may remain on the grounrl until April 1, 1900. -^

&- Terms liberal and made linown on day of sale ^^

^ CIRCULAR GIVING FULL DETAILS MAILED FREE TO ALL APPLICANTS. 3

§ WM. ELLIOTT, Auctioneer. §

^ J. T, LOVETT, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. ^

^iUiUiUiiiiUiUiUiUiUiUiUiUiUiUiUiUiUiUiUiUiUiUiUiUiU^

BfMttlOB the FlorlaU' BxehAnirA wb«n writing.

THESE THINGS YOU

NEED AT ONCE.

HARDY HERBACEOUS PLANTS

STRONG CLUMPS from Sy, inoli pots.

.^-Plant nOTO( and "let tli«n get established before cold weather.

Achillea, The Pearl

Aquilegia, in good assortment
Oaryopteris Mastacanthus . .

Digitalis

Statlce Armenia ,

Hibiscus, " Crimson Eye" . .

Myosotis Alpestris

Coreopsis Lanceolata

Galllardia Grandlflora ...
Eulalia Japonica . . . . .
Geum Atrosangulneum . . . .

Lavender

Matricaria, double white . . .

Per 100
S4 00
4 00
i 00
4 00
3 GO
00
00
00
DO
00
00
00
00

Delphinium Formosum . .

Lobelia Cardlnalis

Sweet William, double sorts .
Japanese Iris, assorted . . .
Lychnis Chalcedonica . . .

Astilbe Japonica

Mountain Fleece

Hardy Phlox, 12 fine varieties
Funkia Sieboldl, variegated .
Alyssum Saxatile Compacta .
Rudbeckia, Golden Glow . .
Hollyhocks, white, pink, yellow
and scarlet

Per 100

$4 00

4 00

.•f<?ti"' tt1

Other Plants, You Need Badly.

Per 100
BEGONIAS, AlbaPicta, Sander-
soni, .\lba, Marguerite, Ar-
gentea Guttata, Thurstoni,
2 inch, pots . . .•:. $2 00

Grevillea Robusta, 2 inch, very
strong ■ 2 50

Per 100
Geranium. Double New Life,

2 inch pots $4 00

Heliotrope, purple and white,

imiircived sorts 2 00

Ageratum Monstrosum, blue,

2 inch 2 00

Ageratum, Princess Pauline, 2

inch pots 2 00

To fully cover express charges, we add 15 extra plants to every
one hundred ordered.

Send for Price List. Terms, Cash, or C. O. D.

EDWARD. B. JACKSON, STAMFORD, CONN.

Ifentlon th« FlorUtfl* Bx«hanv* wiMa vffltSas.

CABBAGE PLANTS

Field-Krown. 115 rts. per 100 ¥100 per
1000; if by mail add 10 c*s. per 100. Write
for prices on large lots for fall plnntlng.
DADGI CV Strong plants, .35 cts.
~'*'»*9^^' per 100; $2 50 a 1000;

if by mail add 20 cte. per l< 0.
Other Vegetable Plants tn Season. Cash with order

R. VINCENT JR & SON, White Marsh, Md.

Uentlon the Plorlsts' KTchnnc*" wh*»Ti wrltlfur

F. JAMES, ^'"WSFRYMAW.

USSY (CaTvadoO, FRANCE,

A^Bmnmiilft Fruit Tree Stocks, Forest Tree
Seedlings, Coniferae, Ornamental Shrubs,

etc., good slzee. prices low; packing extra.

Wholesale Price List free on demand.
Send your fist of wants before giving your orders,
you wiil receive quotations by return of mail and
save dollars.
Mention the Florlaf ' E?xch«.ngg when wrttine

EVERGREEN!

An IMMENSH STOCK of both large
and email sized Evergreeu Xrees* in
great variety. Also HverKreen Slirabs.

CORRESPONDENCB SOLICITED.

THE W. H. MOON CO. Morrisville. Pa.

Mention the FlorlstB* Exchange when wrltlne

PEACH AND PLUM TREES oelTer'y'.'s'ss.

Reliable and clean stock at low wholesale rates. All
desirable leading varieties of l*EACHEW» old and
new, Id fruiting orchards. Have the new Triumph,
Greensboro, and Sneed fruiting. Buds can be
supplied In season at low rates.

Very large stock of PLUDI TREES, all on plum
roots, one and two years. Buds can be supplied of
these also, either from nurseries or orchard trees. Have
all the leading .Japanese varieties, Abundance, Bur-
bank, Chahot, Sat^uma. Wlllard and others; also the
new Red June and wickson In good supply.

Usual supply also of Asparngus Roots to offer.

ALEX. PULLEN.MMiord Nurseries, Mjiforii, DbI.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlpg.

SPECIAL NOTICE

I hereby inform the trade that T
have made a special agreement with

MR. GODFREY ASCHMANN

1012 Ontario Street,

Rising Sun. PHILADELPHIA. PA.,

whereby lie is to be my General and
Sole Agent for ihe United States for
the sale ot all my produce. AU letters
and communications should be ad-
dressed to him.

O. VANDEN PLAS,

Wholesale Grower of Azalea Indica, Rhododen-
drons, Araucarias, Etc.,

LOOCHRinr-NEiR-GHENT, BELGIUM.

Mention the FlorUta' Exchange when writing.

P. OUWERKERK

1123 Summit Ave., Jersey City, N. J.

Just received from

RHODODENDRONS,

SPIR/E& JAPONICA,

P/EONIES,

POT GROWN LILACS

CLEMATIS and H. P.

PRICES
Mmtlon th. Florlrt.'

our Holland Nurseries

AZALEAS,

LILIUm SPECIOSUM

BLEEDING HEART

, HYDRANGEAJNSORTS.

ROSES, in the best sorts.

IMODERATE.
BlxcliAng. wh.p writing.

T.

Rapid-growing Shade Trees. — Im-
patient for shade, it is Utile wonJer so
many persons turn first to tlie poplar to
supply tlieir needs, regardless of the
future. They might easily compromise
and take a silveror sugarmaple, a white
ash or American linden. The silver ma-
ple is not to i)e rec*ijumended for side-
walk plautinj;. because ol its Kurface
roots and liabilit.v to spindling growth;
but for a lawn, with a little guidance
and room to grow, it makes a beautiful
specimen, which in good time rivals the
noble oak. I hav,e seen magnihceut speci-
mens, not less than thirty-five years old,
with an immeuKe spread of liranchea
almost as great as their lieight, and
droojiing to almost touch the ground —
huge trunks which at once arrest the eye
and encourage a feeling of awe. It is
true, such trees will not live as long as
some others; but if, with care, they last
from seventy-five to one hundred years,
might they not have served a useful life?
'1 he white ash is quite rapid-growing,
and does well in cities and on streets;
though complaints are occasionally
entered that trunk borers are fond of it.
In Philadelphia are magnificent speci-
mens to prove they can escape severe in-
jury from such enemies. For side yards
and lawns, Catalpaspeciosa will be found
admiral)le and fairly rapid in growth.
It is better than C. bignonioides in habit
ot growth.

Weeping Willows. — A great deal of
fondness is shown for the Babylonian
weeping willow, and only for fear it will
not thri\-e awa.v from low situations,
where moisture is plentiful, it would be
more lar.'ely planted. But, like many
water-loving plants, it can make out
very well on pretty high ground. Doubt-
less there is a limit to its endurance, but
it is further than usually supposed. The
trans[)lanting of large willows is remark-
ably easy if they he severely pruned.
This has been demonstrated by the root-
ing of pieces of trunk set out for posts or
stakes. Trees having many branches
have chances against them if unpruned.
A golden-bark weeping willow is a pleas-
ing addition to a number ol trees, espe-
ciall.v contrasted with the deep green
Babylonian. Its slender branches are
not as long and droop a little less, other-
wise the growth is quite similar. It
ranks well as a tree for Winter effect.
The Kilmarnock weeijing willow, the
one forming a low, unmbrella-like head,
is frequently seen in age played out and
slowly dying. This occasionall.v occurs
through lack of thinning out of the older
branches; or from the head being robbed
by a " sucker" from Ihe strong stock on
which it is grafted. This latter will kill
the graft more quickly than anything
else. S. Mendelson Meehan.

AZALEA AMENA

One of the best dwarf, hardy,
early flowering shrubs. Excellent
forcing plant. Well rooted plants,
from ZI2 inch pots, $13.00 per 100,

SIMUEL G. MOON, Morrisville,

Bucks n«

Co., ra.

5,000 Berberis Vulgaris

4,000 Berberis Vulgaris Purpurea

10,000 Berberis Thuubergii

Prices and sizes on application.

T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass.

F. & F. NURSERIES

Wholesale
Growers.

TREES AND PLANTS in full assortment.
Mention the Florists' Exohange when writing.

SPRINGFIELI,
N€W JERSEY.

Trade Catalogoe
Free.

PRIIIT llin nRlllllCIITAI Small Fruits, Grapes, Shrubs. Climbing Plants, ^
rnuil unu UnnMmcniHL Roses, Evergreens, tlardy Plants, Paonies. ^

l.arsest onil choicest collections in America. W

; .TREES

BEST NOVELTIES

Descriptive Illustrated Catalogue free.

ELLWANCER & BARRY,

MOUNT HOPE NURSERIES. Rochester, N.
FOR ORCHARD AND GARDEN Fill y-niiilU Venr.

Mention th. Florists' Exchange whui writing.

:j

i

September 0, 1899.

Xhe FLORISTS' Exchange.

887

OBITUARY.

Alfred Henderson.

Alfi'fd HeiuJer.son, eldcHt son of tlie late
fi'tiT Heiulorson, ptissi-d away at liis
sumiiu'r liome, Spiink Lake, .V. J., on
Tuesda.v, September 3, at :'> A. M., aged
forty-seven years. The first symptoms
of the spinal disease, which eventually
carried him off, manifeste<l themselves
about twelve years ago. but the sound
constitution he inherited, coupled with
his e.xemplary life, enabled him to con-
tinue in active business long after most
men would have succumbed.

Alfred Henderson was born in Jersey
fity, N. J., on Mar.h 23, 18.52. He was
educated at Hasbrouek Institute, in
Jersey City, and subsequently took a
course at Packard's Business College, in
New "i'ork City. After completing his
education he underwent a thorough
training under his father at the green-
houses in Jersey City, and the seed stc ire
in .\ew York.tlien Henderson *: Fleming.
In June. 1871. when he had just passecl
his twt ntieth year, thetirm of Peter Hen-
deison & Co. wiis established by his
father, he and Wm. H. Carson being the
associate partners. In 1870. Mr. I'arson
witlidrew, James Held becoming thethird
member of the firm. The latter died in
1887. and Charles, the younger son of
Peter Henderson, was then admitted to
partnership. Upon the death of their
father, in 18'J(). the business was incor-
jirtrati'd, an interest being given to some
old employes in charge of departments,
so that although for the past two years
Mr. .\lfred Henderson had been unable
to give much, if any. time to the details
of the business, yet so well had he organ-
ized it that his daily presence was not
recpiired. It might be said of him. as he
lovingly wrote of his respected father:
'■ He laid the foundations of his great
business so broad and so deep that it
luay not be presumptuous in us to hope
that it will prove a monument to his
business sagacity long after the existing
management has passed awayi"

Alfred Henderson had a keen, analyti-
cal, well-balanced mind, an unusually
sharp and accurate judgment of men, an
unfailing wit, pungent jet kindly, cpiick
at repartee and fond of the society of
men of affairs, who, like himself, could
drop them for friendly intercourse and
lively badinage. liut he was essentially
a domestic man, passionately devoted
to his family, and he leaves a widow and
four children to mourn a fond and de-
voted husband, a loving and indulgent
father.

His tastes were literary in a large de-
gree. He was anomniverous reader and
was endowed with a wonderful memory,
so that to converse witli him was "a
pleasure. His wide reading and native
mental power manifested themselves in
everything he wrote. His style was
terse, yet comprehensive, abounding in
rich, figurative language full of poetical
I'orrceptions. His passion for euphony
in language was a pronounced charac-
teiistic. This is apparent in the splendid
memoir of his father written in 18!)l).
When it is considered that at that period
he was sufferirrg intense physical pain,
it is to be wotrdered that he was able to
concentrate his mental powers on the
work, taken, it is true, as a labor of love.
His last contribution to current horticul-
tural literature was an article on ".V
Century of American Horticulture," pub-
lished in "A Century of American Com-
merce."

His business industry was wonderful —
in the early years of the firm he worked
during the busy season from early morn-
ing until late at night. He was very
popular with the private gardeners, and
tlie mcrr who met him in those days have
a vivid and forrd r-ecollection ofhisun-
failirrg good humor and a keen apprecia-
tion of his ability as a raconteur.

During late year-s he devoted much of
his time to devising advertisements and
the brisiness of placing them. It was
freely ailmitted that he was without a
peer in tr-ade in this particular. He was
painstaking to a degree, original, and
had a thorough technical knowledge of
the art.

He was a true friend, a linn and just
emrilo,\er, beloved by his employees, a
brave and patient sufferer, wliose spirit
never ipiailed and whose mind was never
clondeil, who ijreserved to the last,
through vicissitudes of sickness that
were calculated to appal the bravest and
depress the most buoyant, a serenity
that was sublime, a philosophy that was
exalting and a buoyiinc.v that was con-
tagious. He was made of the stuff which
produces heroes, a worthy son of a
worthy sire, wh^i hands down to his son.

Peter Henderson, a heritage of name
and fame of which he may feel justly
proud.

He was an active member of the
S. A. F,. the N. V. Florists' Club and an
honorary member of the National Kose
Society of Great Britain.

Patriciv O'Mara.

The funeral service took place at the
Madison Aveirue Reformed Church, oir
Thursday, September 7, at 2 P. M., the
Kev. W. D. Sweet offlciating. A high trib-
ute was paid to the deceased by the
reverend gentleman, whospokewitli deep
feeling of Mr. Hendii-son's noble charac-
ter, his strong and devoted love of home
and family, and of the patience and forti-
tude with which he had borne so many
years of acute suffering. I^eading seeds-
men and membei-s of the trade from this

T. F. Rivers.

T. Francis Kivers, of Sawbridgeworth,
England, died August 17, at the age of
si.xty-eight years. Hisnatue is associ-
ateil with the iiuprovement of fruits, he
Iraving originated man.v varieties of
peaches, nectarines and plums. He was
the joint author of "The Miniature Fruit
Garden and Modern Orchard." Deceased
was a Victorian medalist, and chairman
of the British Fruit Growers' Associa-
tion.

G. W. Newitt.
G. W. Newitt died at Evansville, Ind.,
August 27, of typhoid fever. Deceased
was a son of W. G. Newitt, of Chicago,
and after the death of that gentleman
continued the business for a year when
he retired.

The Late Alfred Henderson.

and other cities were present. The pall-
beai'ers were Wm. Brinckerlioff, ex-Sena-
tor frfim New .lersey; ex-Mayor Jolm C.
Ilankin, Jr.. of Elizabeth, N. J.; Robert
Lidilell, secretary of Peter Henderson &
Co.; Win. Toftey, of Dunham, Buckley &
Co.; Jos. Bumstead, of Sweetser, Pem-
brook & Co., and M. Tappan. Interment
was at Greenwood Cemeter.y.

Among the flfiral designs was a broken
column, sent by the combined emplo.ves
of the greenhou.ses and the store. The
column was made by Julius Heinrich,
and was iibout six feet in heigirt; the
base was a mass of lily of the valley and
cypripediums, while the pillar had white
roses for a gi'ound work and was gar-
landed with cattleyas. Mr. Forbes sent
a wreath of iv.v leaves, in whicli were
buncherl lily of the valle.v and orchids.
Tiros. Young, .Jr. sent a large wreath f)f
galax leaves and speciosum lilies. The
New York Florists' Club's ilesign was a
wreatli of cycas leaves, with Meteori'oses
in spi-ays, arnl tied witli a. broad satin
ribbon. On tire casket there rested a
wreath of wlirte roses aird a bunch of
purple asters.

Plant and Flower Show of Massa-
chusetts Horticultural Society.

The annual exhiliition of plants aird
flowers was held by the Massachusetts
Horticrrltural Societ.v.on Wednesdiy and
Thursday last. While the plants were
not the largest ever exhibited, the rpiali-
ty displayed was excellent, especiall.v the
erotons. which lit up the show and pre-
vented tire sorrrIiei-api)ear-arice when onl.v
green-lea vetl j)l;rrrts are 'lisplayed. Dr. C.
G. Weld's groujt coritairrrMl some superb
speci'mens. Besides this gr-orip there were
shown twenty-flveplantsirr not less than
6-inch pots, by James E. Kothuell, J. S.
Baile.v and E. J. Mitton, who took first,
secotrd and third prizes, respectivel.v.

The display of aquatics by Mr. Oakes
Ames (Robert M. Grey, gardener) was
the nifist attractive feature of the show.
The irewest and choicest varieties were
showir. Amtrng the novelties were two
n.vnrjjha-as cross-fei'tilized b.y Mr. Ames,
astrrea rosea between N. zirnzibai'cnsis
aird N. gracilis, and Mr*s. .\. C. Ames be-
tweeir N. zanzibar'ensis and N. rosea.
Besides these there was Marliac's new

Aurora, Selgnoureti, Ellisii. flainme.-r
anil rubra punctata; also .M. Kewensis.a
night blooming species, and plants of
Eiiryale furox.

Geo, McWrlliam, gardener to George
Marston Whitin, exhibited a wonderful
collection of dipladenias, coirtaining
twelve new varieties, that ranged in color
from the most delicate pink to deep rose
and scarlet. Hiemairthus niultiflorus
was shown well by Mr. Anres, and J. E.
Roth well displayed the new Acalypha
hispida. J. S. Bailey received first prize
for collectii)n containing foliage plants.
Chas. H. Souther exhibited some very
finely grown fuchsias. From the botanic
garden of Harvard I'niversity came a
group of orchids, which contained six
fine plants of Saccolabium Blumei, and
I'eristeria elata.

Irr the lower hall there was an excep-
tionally fine display of dahlias. The
stage was filled with a large collection
very tastefully arranged by H. F. Burt,
for which he received first and second
prizes. Besides the show dahlias there
was a displa.y of cactus varieties, liiipu-
tians and single dahlias. There were
handsome displays of asters, marigolds,
phloxes, caniras, tropneolunrs. zinnias
and tuberous begonias, also a display of
her-baceous plants. Three handsome
va.ses of Lilium auratum were shown by
James Comley, and Mrs. C. W. Loring
had a still larger single spike. Mr. <'.
Vanderbiit, of Newport, R. L, had nine
species of montbretias in various colors,
Acisanthera bicolor and Bessera elegane.
A. B. Howard exhibited the greatest
novelt.v in cut flowers — a new strain of
petunias called "Star" petunias; he has
labored twent.v years to develop them.
There was a very excellent display of na-
tive plants for premiums. Besides the
miscellaneous collections there were sixty
or more species of giass' s, sedges and
rushes from W. E. Coburn, and H. A.
T'urdie had eleven species of desmoilirim
— Uesmodium nudiflorum, D. acumina-
tum, D. rotundifolium, D. cuspi'datirm,
D. Dillunti, D. paniculatum, D. caira-
dense, D. sessilifolium, D. rigidum, D.
ciliare and 1). Marilandicum.

F. .1. Norton.

Flower Show at Ridg:ewood, L. I.

'I'Irr' exhibition in connection witlrihe
twenty-third Swabian or Cannstatter
Volksfest, given in Wi.ssel's Ridgewood
Park, September :t to 10, was fully e(|ual
to the standard of for-mer years, i-'ol-
lowiug is a list of the prize winners:

The first, second and third prizes, of $50,
.f40 and $30, for the most artistically
arranged carpet l)ed, were carried off by
Frederick Marquardt, of Middle Village;
William Nillson, of Woodlawn, and Her-
rrrarrn A. IIjilrn,of Broolilyn, respectively.
TIrrvi' prizes of $2(t. $L5 and .$10, for the
tirrest display of cannas, went to Abra-
ham Miller, C. W. Ward find Frederick
Marquardt. For the best of white gera-
niums, August F. Schrader received first
prize and Frederick Marquardt second.
For pink , crimson and mi.xed geraniums,
Frederick Marquardt also carried off the
prizes. A choice lot of scaret geraniums
brought Adam Rothaar a first prize.
Other awards were: Begonias, F. Mar-
qu.'xrdt, first; Irelrotropes, F, Marquardt,
first; salvias, August F. Schrader, first
and second; asters, William Kalfur, first;
William Rothaar, second; William Kal-
fur, diploma; celosias, Specht & Henke,
first and second; antirrliinums, A. F.
Schraeder, first; mixed flowering bed,
Wm. Kalfur, diploma; Ficirs elastica,
M. Lower, first; F. Albrecht, second;
cacti. Otto Hentzelmann, first; George
Untereiner, second; foliage plants, Au-
gust F. Schraeder, first; Emil Bollinger,
second; grottoes, Charles Zelier's .Sons,
Flatbush, N. Y., first; coleus, John L.
Chillis, first; coleus, bedding sorts, Iler-
marrn Maenner. first; William Kalfur
second; mixed flowering beds, William
Kalfur, first; Herrry Siedentopf, of Mid-
dle Village, second. F'or carnations
Specht & Henke were awarded a special
prize of $.5. Lantanas. .\ugust F.
■Schrader; mixed foliage plants, Charles
Koch and Charles Trauth, diplomas;
acalypha, Hermann Maenner, first;
palms, M. Lowler, special prize of $10;
cycas, specimen plants, M, Lowler,
diploma, also for allamanda. For a
pretty rock pyramid .><pecht & Henke
were awarded a prize of $lii. and John
Dreyer, of Middle Village, a special prize
of $5 for a miniature villa. For conifers,
I August F. Shrader got first, Keene &
Foulk, Flushing, N. Y., second. August
F. Shrader was also first for vincas.
Diplomas w-erealsfr awarded to Frederick
Mai-quardt, Henry Hraut & Son, and
Clrarles .\lbrecht for displays Of coleus;
Henry Brant & Son, of .Middle Village, for
choice coj'ection of cannas.

?

888

The F=i-orists' Exchange.

^rre5poi?def/ce

insertion ii/ill be given in this column to
all eommunications free from animus, but
the opinions expressed Jo not necessaritf.
reflect our own.

The Sweet Pea Situation.

Editor Florists' Exchange.

The discussion of ;the snuet pea situa-
tion in recent numbers of tlie Exceiakge
has brought out several intcrestmK facts
and opinions. The tendency of the ama-
teur seems to be to charge at least a
part of the troubles of eastern sweet pea
growers to impaired vitality of California
grown seed. As a commercial grower of
sweet peas mv methods of culture have
been different from those of some of the
recent writers, and I had reached a quite
different concUn-ion on the question of
seed vitality. .\nd now, after carefully
reading all 'of the recent complaints m
the I5XCHANGE, I still fail to find sufficient
evidence on which to base an indictment
of California seed.

In the complex problems of plant
growth there are so many factors that
have a bearing on tlie 6nal result that
when anything goes wrong we are apt
to shirk a lot of close study by giving
the off-hand solution, "something wrong
with the seed." .Mr. Hutchins cites a
feeble root growth in a number of cases
and says that this proves deterioratiim
of seed ^tock. As therearesever:il r,in.-<,-s,
any one of which is liable to produce the
result indicated, it seems to me that the
only thing proved is a too hasty deduc-
tion by Mr. Hutchins.

The" first "New England wail ap-
peared in the Exchange of July 20. and
attributed the blasted buds and injured
vines, following a heavy rain, to Califor-
nia seed. I have often noted this trouble
and have attributed it to a nie<lianii'.il
condition of the soil. When tlir surface
has been converted into a mmtar bed
and the roots have been cemeuted in as
the water settles away, the whole plant
is apt to show a natural resentment.
Perhaps the organisms inhabiting the
root nodules are "fresh air cranks." At
anv rate, unless too late in the season,
m.v vines have recovered as soon as the
soil could be again thoroughly pulver-
ized. Mr. Magee Pratt tells us of plants
that "were abundantly watered" and
yet died down without having reached
one foot in height and without having
bloomed. It sounds as though they
might have been too abundantly wa-
tered. In my main planting of peas one
row of 400 feet has scarcely enough
plants to mark the row, and there are
great gaps in the other rows. They
came up fairly well, but one plant after
another sickened and died. Poor seed?
Weakened constitution? No, just white
grubs and drought. In another planting
from seed out of the same bags the vines
made solid rows.

We had a dry Spring in this locality.
My main planting of peas occurred May 2.
From that time to the present there have
been but two or three days when one
could not And dust in the rows. Thun-
der storms missed us and showers did
not moisten all of the loose dirt in the
rows. Added to this we were unable,
through rush of planting, to stir in the
moisture from several of the showers we
did have, and stopped cultivating entirely
some time ago. In spite of all this they
bloomed grandly until the middle of Au-
gust, and even at the end of the month
there are plenty of short stemmed
flowers. In order to have true seed I
buy only novelties, as a rule, and save
my own seed thereafter. 'Ihis year I
happen to have some small lots of Cali-
fornia grown seed and they average as
well as my own stock for endurance.
Seed from" Eckford's packets does not
bloom freely the first year, with me, and
sets very little seed. My aim is to have
an abundance of fresh sweet peas from
the time when the early patches about
the city begin to dry up until asters get
plentiful. To accomplish this it is neces-
sary to be in a measure independent of
Summer rainfall. I have the ground
plowed early, while the subsoil is full of
moisture, keeping the surface soil mel-
low from that time on, makes a mulch
for the subsoil, checks evaporation and
gives the plants a vast reservoir of mois-

ture to draw on through the midsum-
mer drought. In good soil, thoroughly
aerated bv frequent tillage, we have no
trouble about feeble root action, or any
of the other so-called evidences of seed
deterioration. Plants demand not only
available plant food and a suitable
amount of soil moisture, but also a
proper mechanical condition of the soil;
and I hazard the guess that failure in the
latter point is the real cause of most of
the alleged " deterioration."

Mr. Pratt thinks that the modern
sweet peas have "been hybridized almost
to death." Like most of tlie other com-
plaints this statement is not iu accord
with the plain facts, formostof thenewer
varieties are wonderfully vigorous in
everyway. Mr. Pratt apparently con-
fuses a true hybrid with a cross-breed or
variety cross. The tendency of crosses
between closely related varieties of the
same species is toward increased vigor.
Geo. .\rnold, Ju.

Rochester, N. Y

Editor Florists' Exchange.

The recent discussion in your columns
regarding the sweet pea leads me to ask
a little space with respect to the matter.
I cannot, of course, speak of the cause of
the failure of the sweet pea from the
standpoint of one who has ground for
complaint, and yet I can but feel that
the cause is not in the seed, but in the
soil and treatment thereof. In their de-
sire to secure prizes many have been
burying loads of manure, piling iii the
commercial fertilizers and pouring on the
water, thus producing a tall, sappy viae
running up straight on wire netting.
The result is, that when the sun comes
out warm the peas cannot possibly stand
the strain.

Again, every writer on the subject ad-
vises a southern exposui-e. Now, my
whole experience is against this. While
it may be true that an earlier start can
be had in such a situation, it places a
heavy strain on the vines as soon as
warm weather commences. In fact, even
in our cooler climate, I get the largest
flowers on the strongest stems in a par-
tially shaded position; and I know, from
letters I have received, that the same is
true in the eastern part of the country.
One lady wrote me about her peas and
said they " were the finest at the west
end of tiie house." Of course, the shade
of trees, too near the houses, is objection-
able on account of the absorption of
moisture and the taking of the nourish-
ment from the vines.

" As regards too close planting, Mr. Eck-
ford says "single rowssixfeet apart, and
for show flowers not closer than four to
six inches in the row." How many
growers have the courage to thin to
that distance? When the vines are small
it looks like a very thin stand.

I feel quite sure that the question of
mulch does not receive the attention it
ought. I believe if some of our growers
would depend less on water and more on
mulch they would succeed better. I'his
mulch should not be placed until the
warm weather comes on.

I am not satisfied, in my mind, but
that wire netting has something to do
with the vines drying up. Let one go
out on a liright, warm day, and place
the hack of the hand against nn exposed
wire, and then ask what the effect would
be on a vine. Of course, the wire with a
vine on it would not feel so warm per-
haps as one without, from the fact that
the vine, no doubt, would absorb much
of the heat; but on a hot day this would
be an additional strain on the roots.

I think, also, that much more atten-
tion should be given to the matter (pf
training the vines in a more horizontal
and spreading form, instead of letting
them run up in a perpendicular position.
But after all I believe that the failure
is from some insect or fungus disease in
the soil, and that it is spreading to new
localities every year. The fact that there
are many cases of "sporadic success"
would indicate this. If the seed is to
blame, why these eases of success? Un-
doubtedly, some varieties will show a
greater ability to withstand attacks of
insects and disease, and the rule will be
that those brought to the greatest per-
fection in size, etc., will prove the most
susceptible to disease.

I am a firm believer that root growth
is more conditioned on soil and weather
than seed, and is dependent to a great
extent on the vine growth. A few years
ago I had a lot of Eckford seedlings, in
boxes, growing in a frame, somewhat
shaded. Having removed them from the
frame to harden off for transplanting, a
warm day wilted many of the vines. In
every case when they were transplanted
later, those which had made a continu-
ous top growth had long, vigorous

roots: others that had the vines killed
back showed only about as much root
growth as there was of the new top
growth.

I am not such a strong believer in ex-
tremely early planting as some advocate.
From mv own experience I find that no
gain is made working the ground before
it is in good condition. There is a great
difference in soil well compacted when in
proper condition, from soil that has run
together from being worked too wet.

I could wish we might have some facts
as to whether German, English, New
England and other strains succeed under
conditions where California stock fails.
Hoping I may at least provoke a spirit
of investigation.

Oregon. S. T. Walkek.

[An interesting communication from
Kev. W. T. Hutchins on same suliject is in
type and will appear in a future issue.—
Ed.]

Toronto Industrial Exhibition.

The Industrial Exhibition was opened
at Toronto, on Tuesday, August li'.l.
The show of plants was much tlie finest
we have ever had. The whole arrange-
ment of the so-called "floral hall" has
been changed, and for the first time the
specimen plants, etc., were shown on the
floor— a change which is greatly for the
better. The prize formerly given for the
best arranged table of plants (tables
about 300 square feet) was this year
given for groups. These were jilac-ed
along the sides of the Imilding, and all
were good examples of plant decorating.
forming a very interesting exhibit.

The prize offered for 50 foliage plants,
distinct vaiieties, brought out four com-
petitors. Three of the lots were gener-
ally very fine, but the judges— Messrs.
Wm. Sco'tt and F. G. Foster— did not give
general satisfaction in their decisions in
this and several other classes. The lot
from Exhibition Park were large, clean
and well-grown plants, with .scarcely a
weak plant among them. To the left of
them were 50 plants from the Central
Prison; these were not quite so large,
but were very bright, clean, and well
grown. All the local plantsmen I have
spoken with considereil that the tug of
war was between these two groups,
with the balanc^generally in favor of the
first lot. On the right side of the hall
were the 50 plants from the Reservoir
Park. Among this lot were twenty-five
splendid plants, large, clean and well
grown; but fifteen of the others were
poor and not at all up to the mark. This
exhibit was splendidly staged, the most
being made of the good plants, and the
poor ones nicely hidden. The judges evi-
dently allowed the extra good plants
and t"lie staging to carry the poor plants
up, but their decision has caused great
dissatisfaction.

Till' classes for palms, ferns and foliage
plants ill limited sized pots, were nearly
all well filled, and all the plants shown
in them were Hue stock.

The class for large ferns brought out
some extra flue plants. The prizes were
awarded in the same order again, viz.,
first. Reservoir Park; second, Exhibition
Park; third, Central Prison. Here again
the first prize lot wascomposed of about
half extra fine plants and aliout one-
third of subjects not nearly up to the
mark, while those in the other two lots
were good, even stock.

The classes for flowering plants were
better filled than 1 have ever before seen
them at this show; but though the com-
petition was good and close the plants
shown were generally poorand oH color.

There were several other classes in
which the judges' decisions were much
criticised, but as m.v own firm was inter-
ested in them I will say nothing more
about them.

A. Gilchrist, of Toronto .Junction, had
a side exhibit of well-grown Boston fern,
trade sizes of other ferns, and carnation
plants. Mr. Burhead, of Texas, had a
very nice exhibit of cacti; these were
entered by the Windsor Seed Co. Ewing
& McNaughton, of Berlin, Ont., showed
samples of their growers' sectional plant
box. These boxes are made something
after the style of an egg carrier; the.v are
strong, come in several sizes, and will be
very useful to the general plant trade for
Spring work. The exhibit was w'ell jiut
up and a bright booklet was given to all
interested. These boxes were tested by
several of our growers this Spring, and
have no doubt come to stay.

Thos. Manton.

BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS.

MiGXONETTE that was sown on the
benches or beds for VVinter-Uoweriiig
should by this time be large enough to
have the" weaker of theplauts pulled out,
leaving two or three of the strongest
ones only. In about ten days these can
be reduced to a single plant only, and b.v
deferring the final thinning until that
time, one is sure of having the very
Ktrongest plants to depend on for spikes
throughout the Winter. The cabbage
worm is liable to attack the young plants
at any time now, and this pest should be
watched for accordingly. If the worms
do make their appearance, give them a
dusting with pure paris green while the
fohage is dry. This can best be put on
by using one of- the small devices made
purposely for distributing any flue
Iiowder.

Carnations.— If any shading wa« ap-
plied to the glass when planting opera-
tions commenced, care should be taken
that it is removed by washing off, or
otherwise, as soon as the plants have
taken hold. To leave the shade on is un-
necessary, and tends to weaken the
growths, to a very great extent.

Chrysanthemums. — Fumigating with
tobacco stems is still considered the best
means of keeping green and black aphis
down. There is lots of difference in the
strength of the stems used, and as many
varieties are now budded, with the tips
of the shoots very tender, an over-dose
of tobacco smoke may prove injurious to
them; therefore a little care must be ex-
ercised witli regard to the fumigating
just at this stage of the plant's growth.

Bulbs of the different kinds will be
arriving now. It is always poor policy
to keep them standing around in the
cases tliey come in. Get them potted or
boxed up" as soon as possible after their
arrival. Bermuda lilies seem to be start-
ing up quicker this year than they usu-
ally do; those that are potted and put
away iu some dark place had better be
watched pretty closely so as to prevent
any being kept in the dark too long and
becoming drawn too much.

Cuttings of all the ivy geraniums,
,\butilon vexillarium and the vincas,
should be taken now. If sufficient cut-
tings are not forthcoming for the stock
required, old plants should be lifted and
poltedso as to insure another crop of
cuttings during the Winter.

Ardisia crenui.ata are setting berries,
and weak liquid manure will be found
beneficial to the plants. The cooler they
are grown the less liable they are to at-
tacks of .scale and mealy bug, besides
giving much more satisfaction to the
purchaser by lasting longer when put
into a sitting room or parlor.

Reader, this is your colunHi. Let us know
what you are doing. It will keep your name
before your tellow-crattsmen and Interest
many.

Faterson, N. J. — Mre. Kerberjcr, the Broad-
way llorist, since the death of her husband,
has been anxious to sell her property and re-
tire from business.

'Westfield, N, J.— Chns. Doner would be
obliged to anyone in the trade who could give
him the present address of Lorenz Weber, a
young German, 20 years of age, 6 feet 3 inches
tall, weight 135 lbs., clean face, extremely light
eyebrows.

Ex-president Gude writes us from Scotland
to the effect that be and Mr. Smith had a most
delightful voyage, and both were sorry to miss
the recent Detroit convention. This is Mr.
Smith's third absence from the Society's annual
meetings during its existence, and Mr Gude's
first, since the Toronto convention. Both gen-
tlemen are anxious to know wiiat happened at
Detroit, and have asked that copies of the Ex-
change's report be miiiied to Scrt'nrd.

Married.

M. B. Kingman, of Amherst, Mass.,
was married August 23, to Miss Jeanette
E. Hawley, at the home of the bride's
parents, in .Springfield. Maes.

A flower parede will be a feature of
the forthcoming carnival to be held in
Fort Smith, Ark., October 1(5-21 next.

Rockford, 111.

.'Vlfred S. Bauer, who for the past five
years has been foreman of Buckbee's
florist establishment here, has been held
for the grand jury on an alleged charge
of larceny, arising out of some shipments
to a place in Erie, Pa., in which Bauer is
said to have an interest. He denies ille-
gal intent, and will fight the case.

September 9, 1 8!»9.

TH3 F^T-ORtSTS' Exchttncr-.

889

,0W^

Flatbush, N. Y.— At the Alleys Thurs-
day eveningseveral visitors were present
The gatherings here are of such an en-
joyaljle nature and have become so well
known throughout the country that
members of the trade visiting New York
always try to spend at least one evening
with the Flatbush Bowling Club. Fol-
lowing are the scores rolled;

^ 12

D. r Mellis 139 159

P. Kiley 164 144

J. I. Raynor 135 126

L. Schmutz 94 118

C. Wocker 102 103

F. Traendly 102 114

W. H.Siebrecht lUl 89

G Huntmiller 116 143

W. Prosser 156 112

H. Dailledouze w |i9

A.Zeller 204 165

P. Dailledouze 143 89

C. Woerner 97 li 8

A. La Moult 134 102

E. Dellledouze 191 179

S. S. Butterfleld 114 96

J. A. Valentine 117 97

Papa Zeller 93 S6

St. liouis. — At the third regular meet-
ing of the Junior Florists' ovvlingClub
the following scores were made :

„ 12 3

Wm Holtz 126 88 101

A. Meyer, Jr ...88 105 95

Ed. Gerlach 102 72 102

.las. Arado 101 85 83

Geo Anirermueiler 81 73 111

Henry iietteuen 79 95 89

A. Y. E., Secy.

30,000 SMILAX S/K^il

HYDRANGEA OT^KSA rtir'ctJr^.Kfd'eT-"

FRED BOERNER. Cape May City, N.J.

Mpntlon the FlorlBti' Exphang<> wht^n writing

niRMlTinHC No" Kesdy Daybreak. Scott'
UannHIIUIId Miguwan, EMorado. Hrldi'»uialcl>
Portia, C. A. Dana, .labn'B bcarlet. T. Cartledge. A-
Webb, Morello and Meteor. $4.tlO per KIO, cash.

DANA R. IIEUKON, Olcnii, N. Y.

M^ntlnn the Florlfrta' Exchange wben writing.

FARQUHAR VIOLETS

Large field plantB, Btrong and bealtliy. $6.00 per 100.
Strong plantB, from 2U Inch pota, $3 iW per lOO.

f'ASU WITH OBDER.

X. F. o*BRIE:rt(, RoMlludale, >lass.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS

Potted plants, clean and bealtby In every particular,
$5.00 per 100. Cash with order.

WM. J.CHINNICK, Trenton, N.J.

Mention the FlnrlatB* Exchanire when wrltlnx.

VIOLETS Oiy SPECIBLTy!

Only a few hundred of Marie Louise left. From 2?^
Inrh pots, at $3.(10 per 100 ; Lady Hume Campbell, from
•2 Inch pota. $2.50 per llKJ : TrlncesB de OalleB. from Hats,
atroog rooted plantg, $ia.00 per 1000. All good plants.

TARRA<i<(N, lart,'e clumps. 75c per doz.; $5.00
per 100. Cash wUb order, please. Not C. O. D,

SEA GUFF NURSERY, Sea Cliff, L.I., N.Y.

FD. ROULON. Peop.
Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

Princess of Wales

Violets, strong and healtby, fleld-grown,
$3 00 per lOU and $-'5-00 per 1000.

Cash with order. Sample, 10 cents.

GLEN COVE GREENHOUSES,

F. G. Mense, Prop. GLEN COVE, N. Y.

Mention the FlorlBta' Eachange when writing.

VIOLETS

LADV CAMPBEI.I..

Fine, strong-, clean, fleld-grown plants, good
clumps, lots of roots, ready for immediate
shipment, $5.(0 per 100. Cash with order.

WIS VniDCD it'* TKEMONT HT ,

■ Ui linUDLflf NEW BEl>FOKl», MASS.

Mention the Florlsta' E?xcbange when writing.

PAN^Y PI AMTQ giant, fine mixed, for
rnilOl ri.nniO New York market, per
ia>U;$3,00; per 10.000. t^t) 00. Cash, please. Come and
see ttiem. I claim I am the largest panay grower in
the Unlttd States.

JOHN f.APPE,
Juniper Ave . Mnspt'lli, L. I., N.Y.

SCHMIiT'S PANSIES

HAVE NO EQITAI,.

Comprising the cream of all the Lt-adlng Strains
I prow niv own aeed and know juPt what I am selling.

One iXillin ■ I'Innts, ready now; floe, stocky
plants. SOcta per llO; tSOO per ItOO; lO.OOO f or $25.0J.

SEED from the above, ^4 oz., $;.50; oz.. $4.00.

J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol Pa.

PANSIES WORTH RAISING

SEED, ,1; oz., $1.00; 1 oz , $1.1)0

PLANTS, f. o. b. express here,

6UU fur $2 50; lOUO for $4.00.

CASH WITH ORDER.

C. SOmU i CO., Jersey City, N. J.

199 GRANT AVENUE.
I HAVE ABOUT

8S,000 Pansy Plaits

of my own private strain, more than I shall use. and
warrant them for size and color to eciual any on tne
market. Price. $4.00 per 1000.

Victoria Foreet-IVle-Nots. $1.00 per 1000.
English Dbl. Hollyhocks, FoxkIovcn, Cnu-
terbury Bells and t'oreopsiH (Jrniiilinorn,

$1.00 per 10(1.

J. B. SHURTLEFF, JR., Revere, Mass.

DOROTHY SWEET

BEST SCARLET CARNATION
TO DATE.

10,000 Plants Ready Now.

Price, $10.1 0 per 100; |8:).0O per 1000. 500 at 1000
rate.

T.A.WEBB, Corfu. N. Y.

CARNATIONS

Field-grown, Al stock. Scott, Ivory. Flora Hill.
Portia, McGowan and Plerson.

Also a few Harrison's WhI'e, Kose Queen, Gold-
finch and Morello.

Plants In two sizes Medium, $3 a 100 ; large, $5 a 100.

CRiBB S HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Mention th» Flnrlntw" ExrhRng<> wh»n writing

CARNATIONS

8000 SCOTT, tine plants in Eood, healtliy
condition, $4..W per 100; $40.00 per 1' OU.
1000 McGOWAN, $4.00 per 100; $3.5.00 per 1000.
4^Special diMcoaiils on large orders.

J. H. LEWIS, - - Spring Valley, N. Y.

ROCKLANIl COUNTY.
Mention th* Florl.tB' ExchanKP when writing.

..SNAP!..

2000 CARNATIOPiS, Portia, 8cott,
McGowan. Kood Held plants, $4.00 per 100;
!3),0II per lOCO.

500 STROBifi SMILAX, 3 inch, $'.00
pet IHll. {^-K(.1K (JASH WU'HOKDEU.

Arthur Mallon, Jr., West Collingswood, N.J.

Mentlnn the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing.

CARNATIONS!

DAVBREAK.FLOBAHILL, W46.00al000

MINNIK COOK 40.00 ••

BON TON 6.00 a 100

Vinl FT MARIE LOUISE, fine
*'"'■'-' plants, »i45.00 per 1000.

ROBERT CHESNEY, Montclair, N. J.

Mf-ntlnn the Florists' Exchange wb«n wrlttnc-

lOOOtmiliTIOIIPLllllS

EiELi>-ei«o%vis.

WU. SCOTT and PORTIA, «4.00 per 100.
McGOWAN, «3.00 per 100.

Good Healthy Plants.

F.W.GODFREY, Port Richmond, S. I., N.Y.

Mention the Florlste' Exchange when writing.

PANSY PLANTS

The famous Diamond strain, best for llorlsts' u^e
largest flowers, must perfect form, greatett varletv of
ricb and rare colors. Over 50 distinct aortB and an
endless varkty of shades and marklngM. Fine lleld-
Erown plants, all colors, mixed, by mall, postpaid tide
per \W: by express. $4 W per HHX). (Ja-ili with order
PaisIes ft sp cialty for 25 years,

L. W. OOODELL, Pansy Parit, Dwight, Mass.

PANSIES

Plants, The Jennings Strain, of large-
flowering PANSIES, fine, stocky, fleld-
f;rown plants, in great variety of color,
Ijv mail, 6nc. a 100 ; by exprefs, $4.00 a 1000.
White, game price

SEED OE ABOVE,

$1 per pkt. of aOtO ;$.'■) per oz. Cash with order.

E. B. JENNINGS,'-°S'54?' Southport, Gobi

Grower of Tns Finest Panbiks.
Mention the Florists' Eichange when writing

PANSIES

Roemer's Superb Prize Pansies.

This improved strain all theleading novelties
included; strong bushy plants ready now;
6') CIS. per II 0, by mail ; $2 CO per 50O. by ex-
press; $4.00 perlOnO; $7.00 pel 2000; $10.00 per
3000 ; $16.00 per 61100.

CASH WITH ORDER.

PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa.

thrower ol extra fine Pansien.

&fftnt>on th^ Flnrlsta' Exr'hang*' wh^n wrlttng

aoo.ooo

Pansy Plants

Good size stocky plants, of Schmidt's (Erfurt) Inter
national Mixture of S HO VVV A RIETIES. Largest
flowerlnp, unsurpassed (lualltv, 50 cts. per IfO, by mall ■
$2 00 per 500, f3.50 per lOUO. |30.00 per 10.000, by express.
nAI^IF^ (BELLIS). fine, large, stocky plants of
uniui^vf the largest, double Ilowerlnp varieties
In mixed colors, 50 cts. per 100. by mall : *3.(J0 per 1000.
500 at 1000 rate, by express.

GUSTAV PITZONKA. Bristol, Pa.

Wholesale Panny iJi'^nver.

.NTentInn the Florlgte' Exchange when writing.

HERB'S PHHSIES

Buying time for plants Is now here.
Buying the best is an assurance of
profit to you. I offer mine as the best
in the market on the strength of hun-
dreds of your fellow florists' say so.

PLANTS ONLY.

Free by mail at 75 cts. per 100 ;

250 for $1.60 ; 500 for $2 50.

By express, $4. CO per 1000.

A limited supply of SEED from a

flrst-cias88train,at $1.50 per } I oz.

ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. |

Mention the FlotiatB* Exchange when writing

SPHAGNUM MOSS ^^Jr^^U^e:

ISI.OO per 5 barrel bale.
H, R. AKHRS. Ctaatswortb, I><. J.

BurlinRton County.

Mention the Florlsti' Exchange when wrltlnc

nCLIMEN GIGINTEOM

Strong plants in splendid condition.

2 inch pots $4.00 per 100.

3 " 7.00

Cash with Order.

C. W. cox, Phila., Pa.

SECOND AND BRISTOL ST8.

QMII AY Strong, one year plants, 2^ and
omiunyv 3 in., $2.50 per 100; $2(1.00 per

1(00. Choice, well ripened seed, 26c. per oz.;

$4 00 per lb.

In fine assortment for Fall.
Write for prices.

P^nNIPQ ^C' ^"'1 planting, fine stock
' "-umto and assortment, $10.00 per 100:
S90.00 per 1000.

F. A. BALLER. Bloomlngton, III.

Tlie finest of
stock, $5 per 100
for small plants:

^ larger plants,

■^^^~~^^"^"^^^"~^^ $2.60, $3 and $4

per doz., $16. 120 and $25 per lOO. Special prices

on all inteimediate sizes and extra large plants.

E^Further particulars on application.

SS"CASH WITH ORDER.

D. W. C. VAN VALKENBURGH,
1440 601h St., Borough Park, Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mention the Florlgta' Exchange wb«n writing.

LOOK!

FERNS FERNS FERNS

Strong, healthy plants, grown in frames and
heavy soil, best commercial varieties, strong,
3-inch pots. S3. 00 per 100; S25.00 per 1000;
strong, 3-inch pots, *5.00 per lOOj ISIS.OO
per 1000.

ALSOPHILA AUSTRALIS «EeT„7"

ANI> 4, 5 and fl-inch pots,

Lomaria GIbba fo'o:"" '° *"'•"" ""
Nephrolepis Exaltata Bostoniensls.

Oat of bench, tit for 6, 7 and 8-inch pots,
50c. each; «:40.0O per 100.

CLEMATIS

Boston Ferns.

SOLANIIMft Field-grown, strong plants,
<iui.nn u mo ^g,, g^j „^^^^ berries, «13.00
per 100.

GENISTA 2 year old, for r and 8-inch pots,
ui.iiioin »2r..00 per 100. Well trimmed.

FIELD=GROWN ROSES.

Brunner. Hermosa, La France and Mos-
ella, «10.00 per 100.

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI

Out of 3-incb pots, strong plants, at SS.OO
per 100.

Send for sample of what you want accom-
panied with 25 cents. All orders must be
accompanied with cash or satisfactory refer-
ences. 5 per cent, otT for cash, or 30 days net.
If not satisfactory money retarned.

M.F. LaROGHEJgt,Gollingdale,Pa.

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HOW TO GROW CHRYSANTHEMUMS

82 pages, well illustrated. A practical compilation of matter contributed by many of the
leading experts of the day. By far the best work on this subject ever written. It contains
Instructions for each month in the year, also chapters on Training, Diseases, Seed Saving, etc.

Published by AMERICAN QARDENINQ, 136 Liberty Street, New York.

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Telephone North 053.

Manu.,cturerso, COLUMBIA PLANT TUBS n:::rlJZ^r

JLTo"e7'™u°-li?=ct°'''"°'''° Factory & Office, 339 &. 34 1 Clybourn Ave., Chicago.

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890

Xhb Florists' Exchange.

CARNATIONS

Daybreak, Scott, Genesee.

strong, Bushy Plants, $5.00 per 100.
CASH WITH ORl'ER.

GEO. E FANCOURT, Wilkes-Barre, Pa.

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OUR NEW CARNATION

GOV. GRIGGS

Field-grown fine stock, the best light
pink, always in bloom, $10.00 per IdO.
Scott and Victor, $5.00 per 100.

Amaryl lis Aulica Platy petela

Extra large, $3.00 per doz.

JOSEPH TOWELL, Paterson, N. J.

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CARNATIONS

Field-Grown. Medium to Large.

ppr ino

Per 100

Melba, - $12.00

SlormKing, $5.00

Jubilee, - 6.00

Wellesley, - 5.00

Albertini, - - 6.00

Mrs. F. Joost, 6.00

Pingree, - - 6.00

Firefly, - - 5.00

Mrs. Duhme, 6 00

Argyle, - - 5.00

MoBurnev, - 6.00

Evelina, - - 7.00

Triumph, - 7.00

Empress, - 7.00

Hector, - - 8.00

Mrs. Jas. Dean 6.00

Armazindy, - 6.00

John Young, - 6.00

Portia, - - 5.00

Uncle John, - 6.00

H.WEBER&EOI

iS, Oakland, Md.

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iJxchanee when writing.

FIELD-GROWN

CARNATION PLANTS

PORTIt, McGOWiN and SCOTT

Extra, $4.50 per 100; ?40.00 per 1000.
let quality, *3. 50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000.

DAYBREAK and PINGREE

Extra quality, ¥5.00 per 100; $45 per 1000.
Terms, Strictly Cash.

THE BOOL FLORAL CO.,

ITHACA, N. Y.

MJ^ntlon the Florlgta' Kxphange wben writing.

FINE, LARGE, HEALTHY,
lELD-QROWN

CARNATIONS

OF THE FOLLOWING VARIETIES:

McGOWAN. FELLOW'S KED,

DAYBEEAK, RUSE QUEEN,
SCOTT, BRIDESMAID

and ELDORADO,

$5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000.

Casb with order from unknoirn corre-
BpondBDts.

JAMES HORAN&S0I<,6ndgeport,CoDn.

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FIELD-GROWN

GHPTIOII PLPHTS

I have the following surplus to offer
in Al clean, healthy stock. Never had
better nor larger plants.

2000 -WHITE CI^OCD.
2000 VICTOR.
2000 DAVBREAK.
500 METEOR.

Price, gtO.OO per 100.

E. Q.ASMUS, West Hoboken, N.J.

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7000 FIELD-GROWN

CARNATIONS

As good as the best. Ready Sept. 1.

S. LITTLEFIELD, N. Abington, Mass.

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lOpOOO FIELD-CROWN

CARNATION PLANTS

Flora Hill, Daybreak, McGowan,
iScott, Meteor, E. Pierson, White
Cloud. $.3 per 100; $40 per 1000.

GEO. H. BENEDICT, Yorkville, N. Y.

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GaiDallODS fiom Field

6000 Flora Hill, 3UnO Daybreak, 1000 Triumph,
fine plants ; Scotf, Eldorado, Alaska and Tidal
Wave, good ; McGowan, small. Prices on
applicatioD.

ISAAC A. PASSMORE,

Rome 4. WEST CHESTER. PA.

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CARNATIONS

BON TON, strong. $6.00 to $8.00 per 100-
.JOHN -SOUNG and MBS. JAMES DEAN,

$6.00 per 100. SCOTT, $6.00 per 100.

CASH WITH ORDER

WILLIAM STUPPE,Hollis,L.I„N.Y.

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FINE HEALTHY ...
CARNATION PLANTS

McGo-wan and Scott, at |5.00
per 100; $46.00 per 1000.
Do not look at the prices but come and see
the plants, they are fine.

JO I UflPUTCI Ontherlne 8trect.

, A J. llAuniLL, JAMAICA. L. I., N. Y.

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CARNATIONS!

Field-grown, healthy stock. Wm. Scott, Portia,

KOSB QUKKN. KiTTIE CLOVEB, MRS. FiBHKR, ELDOE-

Ai'O. f4 00 per 100. Duke ok York, $6.00 per 100;
about 500 small plants of same, f 3.00 per 100.
Uini CTC 3 lii*^^ pot-grown Campbell and
Vl"»-t I O FaBi'UHar. 13.00 per ICO.

GIANT ALYSSUM i-|?e^Vo°ck.' *"*""'"'■

Casb Willi Order.
E. J. CLOUD, L. U. 33. Avoudale, Pa.

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Fielfl-liiowii GaiDallODS

Extra strong, raised to sell and not wliat la left
after selecting the best for planting.

SCOTT,
DAYHREAK,
BON TON,

*6.00 per 100.
7.00 ■•

H. F. LITTLEFIELD, Worcester, Mass.

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CARNATIONS

Field plants, in floe condition, ready now
Prices and varieties on application.

Also 1500 or 2001 surplus AI.I,EI>I'S
DEFIANCE MIGlSOI>»EXXE, in 2%

inch pots, $3.00 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000.

JOS. RENiRD, Unionville, Chester Co., Pa.

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FIEL,D-GRO^V?(.

SCOTT, FLORA HILL, E. FOSTER, ELDOR-
ADO, JAHN'S SCARLET, DAYBREAK
and MANGOLD, $6.00 per 100.

JOHN YOONG, BON TON and NEW YORK,
$8,00 per 100. Cash with order.

QEO. E. BUXTON, Nashua, N. H.

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(148) Greenhouse Heating.— We are

putting in one house 20x80 feet and an
office 20x32 feet. We wish to know
whetherthe highest pointof pipes should
be at farthest end from heater, or should
it be at the heater with a slight decline
to farthest point with a rapid decline
backtoheater. Of the two, which would
give the most economical results'.'

R. &Co.
—For small houses it makes little dif-
ference in which direction the pipes slope,
although our experiments show that the
best circulation is secured when the flow,
as well as the return, pipes are fjiven a
gentle slope. The principal reason for a
slope in the pipes is to free them from air,
and if the flow pipe has it highest point
near the heater and the expansion tank
is connected at that point there will be
no trouble from the pocketing of air
when the pipes have a descent of one inch
in ten feet.

L. It. Taft.

CARNATIONS AND PRIMULA

plants in very fine condition, cheap; sample
10c. Write for Prices.

'^^. B. "WOODRlJFFt Florist*
TVestfield, N.J.

Mpntlon the yinrlwta' Kxchftng** wh>*n writing.

SURPLUS STOCK

SOOO FIELO-(iRO\VN CARNATIONS.

extra strong, bushy plants. McGowan, ^\.25 per 100;
juaoti per liw. I'ortla. Kose Queen, Daybreat, Scott.
F. Hill, Jubilee and Meteor. $4.75 per 100. Ked Jacket
and Oneida. $8.00 per 100.

Our very fine, large-flowering Btral& of PANSY
SEED, as good as ibe best. $3.50 per oz Terme, ca8b_

MOREL BROS., Scrantoo, Pal

62^1 E. MARKET STREET.
Vfonti.^" tho p^orlptR" KTchanire when writlne

Field..
Grown

CARNATOINS

Best Ne-*r and ....
Standard varieties

Write for Catalogue and prices.

W. p. PEACOCK, - ATCO, N. J.

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10,000 FIELD GROWN

CARNATION PLANTS

Wm. Scott, Albertini, Silver Spray, and Mrs.
Fisher, $400 per 100; Daybreak, $4.ij0 per 100.
Plants very tine, healthy and stocky.

Converse Greenhouses, - Webs'er, Mass.

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SURPIDS CIRNITIONS.

Carnations all sold hut

500 JUBILEE

Medium to large, clean and healthy, $5 00 a 100.

CASH WITH ORDER.

W. SABRANSKY, • Kenton, Ohio.

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CARNATIONS

PORTIA, McGOWAN, ALASKA, SCOTT,

CARTLEDGE and MRS. FISHER,

$4.00 per 100.

EP-CASH WITH ORDER.

GEO. M. EMMANS, Hewton, N. J.

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FROM
FIELD

CARNATIONS

Scott and McGowan, stronir plants, istsize,
$4.00 per 100 ; $36.00 per 101 0. lion Ton, Joost,
Flora Hill, etc., $7.00 per 100.

STRICTLY CASH miCES.

E. FRYER, Berriman St. & New Lots Ave.,

BROOKLYN, N. Y.

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I have two houses each 110 feet long,
121" feet wide; one side has 7-foot and
the "other 8-toot rafters; both houses
alike, with gutter between them, running
east and west, 21/i feet fall to west end,
where I will place steam boiler. North
wall is 6 feet high, double wall (flooring
boards"), tar felt between boards, hollow
wall. I use 10x12 glass single strength.
East end of both houses hasau extension
running north and south, 2.5 feet by 10
feet, east and west, from which both
houses run west. Front structure is 4
feet boards, 0 feet glass ; then about4feet
to gable, which is glass, making front
building 10x25 feet, about 11 feet high.
Greenhouses are about 11 feet to gable
board. I want about 55 degrees. Cold-
est last Winter 30 below zero. I use soft
coal. Will bed glass in putty. Have two
benches in each house and two walks,
one bench about 6 feet the other .3i/-> feet.
How manv pipes would you advise and
sizeofsam'e? C. Pfeiffee.

— It will be advisable to use a two-inch
main for each house. If the outer wall is
well braced it may be supported from
the ridge, or, better yet, upon the posts
that support the roof, if any are used.
T'or the returns it will be well to use six
IVi-inch pipes in each house, and if there
are walks along the outer walls three of
the pipes may be upon the wall posts,
unless some of them are needed for bot-
tom heat. If there are no doors in the
25 by 10 house at the east end, the coils
may be carried across the ends of the
houses and joined at the center to supply-
pipes dropped from the mains. If this
cannot be done the number of pipes
should be increased so as to give about
two-flfths as many linear feet of IVi-inch
pipe as there are square feet of glass in
the walls and roof. L. E. Taft.

( 119) A Carnation Trouble.— I send
you a carnation plant. Can you let mo
know whatistheniatterwithif.' Half of
niv carnations are going the same way;
nro.st all of this variety (Mrs. Fances
.loost) are bad. The disease commences
at the top and worksdown to theroots;
it takes half of the plant first, then the
rest dies in a short time. — .1.

—It is not always easy to determine
the nature of a disease from one or two
dried or half dried specimens. The trou-
ble with "J.'s" carnations is obscure;
but the indications are that it is a root
disease. There are several of these, and
some are Tery bad, as in the present in-
stance. I should not like to suggest
treatment; but it is always wise to dis-
card and destroy plants that are as bad
as those sent. The chances are small of
there ever being of any use.— B. D. H.

(150) Raffla.— This material is ob-
tained from the fibre-producing palm,
Raphia Ruffia, a native of Madagascar,
which was introduced into cultivation in
1820; but it was not until sixty years
later that its value as a fibre-producing
plant became known. We believe raffla
is imported from .Madagascar in bales
of about 200 pounds each.

Among: the Magfazines.

September is the month for fishing and
outdoor sports, and is the beginning of
the hunting season in Canada and in
Maine. Scribner's for September has a
numberof articles with an outdoor flavor
to them. Theillustrations are madefrom
the author's abundant photographs.
The Stevenson lettersinthisnumberhave
to do with the Saranac Lake region of
the Adirondaeks in Winter, and describe
the outdoor life led by the novelist and
his family when he was trying to regain
his health. There is also a story of life
and adventure in the Arctic regions by
Albert White Vorse. It is entitled "The
Education of Praed " (illustrated by
Henry McCarter), and tells how a West-
ern college professor learned something
of value from the Esquimaux.

The Forum for September is a number
of world-wide interest. Mr. William T.
Stead, editor Review of Reviews, gives
his views of "The Conference at The
Hague;" President Robert E. Jones, of
Hobart College, discusses " Washington's
Farewell Address and Its Applications;"
Mr. Ramon Rc.ves I.ala, a native Filipino,
writes cntortaininglv of " The Peojili' of
the Philiiipincs"; Prof. Rudolf Euckrn.
of .Jena, tills I if the " Progress of Philn.-^u-
phy in the Nineteenth Century"; Charles
Iienby, .Jr., contributes an article on
"Cotton-Spinning atShanghai;" .Sir Wil-
liam H. Rattigan, an eminent jurist of
India, portrays "Indian Famines"; and
A. Cahan furnishes a review of "The
Younger Russian Writers."

i

September 0, 1899.

Xhe F=lorists' Exchange.

891

European Plant Notes.

Seldom indeed have we had a more
tryiug Summer than that of 1809 has
been, and even now, at the time of
writing, there seems to be no prospect
of release in sight. Many a small nur-
seryman is finding it impossible to get
water enough, and even where tliis
primary difficulty does not obtain there
is stilt the problem of putting it on.
Much young stocli, particularly in the
south and midlands of Britain, is suffer-
ing as a consequence, and some of the
owners are beginning to pull long faces
as they think of the money that they are
going to lose. It is to be feared that
prices will go up considerably, and this
much is alreadv assured that fairly good
stock will command comparatively high
prices.

We are just getting nicely into the bulli
season; and the samples, particularly of
Romans that have come to hand, are
clean, weighty, sound, and of full average
size. The drought doesn't seem to have
affected these at any rate.

Kalancha* Plaininea. — The Koyal
Horticultural Society's conference on
hybridization disappointed a good many
people, and the little excitement that
there was in it soon fizzled itself t>ut.
Its practical utility yet remains to be
discovered. One thing, however, may
be traced back to it, and that is the
formal entry intocommerceof this hand-
some Kaianchie, It was brought out
under the ipgis of the Royal Gardens,
Kew, seed having i»een sent there
about eighteen months ago from .Soma-
liland by Miss (;ope. Up to the present
the genus Kaianchie has been chletly
composed of what an old florist the
other day tersely called "no goods."
K. cariiea was brought out with a big
flourish oi trumpets, but it has since
found its way to the rubbisli heap,
and noljody speaks about it now. Iv.
flammea is a totally different thing.
Not only does it flower freely, but the
fiery orange-scarlet flowers are wonder-
fully showy, and together with the
thick, leathery leaves go to make up a
first-rate decorative plant. It appears,
moreover, to be blessed with a very
roliust constitution, and to be particu-
larly easy to do. Judging from first
appearances it is going to be a grand
market subject in the near future. The
whole stock has passed into the hands
of Jas. Veitch & Son, Limited, of Chelsea,
who intend to send it out shortly.

St reptosoleii Jameson i. — The success
obtained by a few good growers in
flowering this handsome greenhouse
plant encouraged a few original spirits
to try it as a bedder in the open, but
after two seasons' test it also appears to
be a "no good," for outdoor culture at
least. It will grow, but it refuses to
flower at all reasonably.

Acalypha .Sanderi, — The long-tailed
acalypha is a plant of many parts, but
its gifts do not lie in the direction of a
bedding plant for the flower garden. It
has been tried in Hyde I'ark this year,
and has proved an utter failure. I was
looking to day at some poor miserable-
looking things with tails about three
inches long, and destitute of all color
and scarcely a leaf.

Small - Flowered Tuberous Be-
gonias.— While looking round Sutton &
.Son's Portland Road Nurseries at Read-
ing I was very favorably impressed with
a race of small-flowered double varieties
that are admirably adapted for edging
purposes. The strain can be had in
scarlet, crimson, j)ink, rose, white, and
yellow, and 1 shall be greatly surjirised
if there is not a big run upon them
shortly. All who have seen them have
greatly admired them. Viator.

THE BOSTON FERN

A SPECIALTY. $5.00 per 100; |40.00 per lOOO.
Orders filled u rotatloa, aa plants are ready.

L. H. FOSTER. 46 King St.. Dorchester, Mass

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ERICAS

For October Delivery.

Plants set with bud, all sizes of the best
commercial sorts at reasonable prices.

H. D. DARLINGTON, Flushing, N. Y.

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The hottest selling plant for retail, fine for ferneries,
makes fine 3 or 4 In. pot plants, 2 In. pots, $1.00 per doz. ;
$6.00 per 100. 3 In. pots. |1.50 per doz., $8.00 per 100.

R n Q r Q B ri de, 3 In.. $4.00 per 100 ; $35.00 per 1000.
nuotO Bridesmaid, Sin., $1 a 100; |35 a loOO.
IS^Terras. cash or C. O. D.

C. MERKEL&SON, Mentor.Ohlo.

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lepMspis hUA h\mm

The handsomest decorative plant in
cultivation, $5.00 a 100; $40.00 a ICOO.

Mine is the Genuine Stocl£.

FRED.C.BECKER,Cambridge,Mass.

1130 CAMBRIDGE ST.
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SPRENGERI

In boxes, cut from last Winter ; also in 3
inch pots, will be sold cheap to make
room.

WRITE FOR PRICES.

T. E. BARTRAM, Lansdowne, Pa.

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FminS iM FEBHS

Kiiie home-grown stock.

J. B. HEISS, ^!:?JrYe's? Dayton, Ohio.

Write For Price List.

Mention the Ploriatg' Exchange when ■writing.

FERNS AND ARALIAS

I R nnn PTFRI** 2 inch pots, ane plants,
IO,UUU ritnid ^„ ^>;^^^' varieties.

Price, per lUOO, $25 00.

500 ARALIA SIEBOLDI l;Pl^ ^^^^

per ILO; |0.00 per duz.

L. KOROPP, Chicago, liis.

Cor. Welllugtou mid W. Ilavcnswood Park.
Montinn the FT ^T^»t«' 'KTohnnre when wHUnir

CHEAP PALMS AND FERNS!

For 611 days I will give a discount of 20 per
cent, from Wholesale list, on all orders accom-
panied by the cash. Send for Wholesale list.
Special low prices given on large orders or
entire stock.

W. J. HESSER, Plattsmoutli, Neb.

PUOP. PALM GARDENS.
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BOSTON FERNS

Fine pot-grown plants, ready for 8 and 10 Inch pots,
75 ctH. and $1.00 each.

Excellent bench-grown plants, ready for 5, C, and
7 Inch pots, 40 cts., 50 cts. and 60 cts each.

Now Is the time to order and pot up.

A. J. BALDWIN, Newaric, Ohio.

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HEADQUARTERS FOR ERICAS

Buy your Ericas In September and Octotier and bring
them m bloom yourself. Save duty and rlslj of re-
ceiving them inoatly dead from the otner side. I have
26,0«0 growing, ('otne and nee them.

FnliiiH and Orcorntive FlnutN In quantity.
New price list will be ready September 15th.

ANTON SCHULTHEIS,

p. O. Box 78, CollcBe Poiiil, N. Y. City.

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DRAGENA SANDtRIANA^^V;;^

PEPEROWIA A RI FOLIA, 3 Id pots, $S per 100.
FICUSETAHTICA. 6 Inch pots. IR Inch, $40.00 per

100 ; 8 Inch pots, 3 to 4 feet. $1.50 each.
VIOLET FARQUIIAR, 4 Inch, $7.50 per ICO.

pflCrC lielne M. Henrietta, Rambler. Aglala.

'■*'*'^^ Mme. Alfred Carrier, and other climbers,
4 Inch pots, strong. $iu OO per 1(jO.

GEMHTA, 3 Inch, very bushy, $10.00 per 100.

CYCLA:>IEN, 4 Inch, strong, from best seed attain-
able. $i5.wi per 100.

AZALEA IN Die A, 4 inch pots, stems C to 121ncb,
bushy. $15.00 per 100.

(JOIiDEN (iATE ROSE, 2 and 3lnch, fl.OO and
$6.00 per UK).

JOS. R. FREEMAN, 612 13th St., N. W., Wash., D. C.

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DIIDDTD ni • UTO**************?

nUDDtn r LAW I a ficus elastica i

i
i

Nice, clean, healthy stock, from 5 -inch pots,
well leaved from pot up, IS to 24 Indies hi;;h.

$4.00 a doz.; $30.00 a 100.

WHOLESALE CATALOGUE ON APPLICATION.

i-^^^/^^^-v^ McGregor BROS., Sprmgfield, Ohio.

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BOSTON FERNS

Immediate delivery*

So per 100, $40 per 1000.

Prices of all eizep, large

plants, in quantity, on

application.

Asparagus Spren}(eri, 5 in. pots, $3 per doz., $30 per 100; Senary *s Prize Klower

Seeds— Pansy, Ctnt-raria, Primula, Calceolaria, each 50c. per large trade pkt; Feru Spores,

leading varieties. 50c. per pkt. Large package of Mixed Spores, sufficient for SlbO plants, |L

EMERSON C. McFADDEN, Short Hills, N. J.

U. S. EXOTIC NURSERIES. Telephone lOB Mllburn.

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Psgaragus Spieosen

(Very flue), 2K inch pots, per doz,, 50c.;
per 100, $3.00; per 1000. $25.00.

SEtWANHlKt GREENHOUSES, ^^^Jf^?"^*

J. C. CLARK. SUPT.

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^^ ^^H V^ IV I ^^ A Que assortment for

mm mm ^J w\m ^^% florleU' use. from 2

1 Lh I 1 I H ^^r and -Ji^ In. potB. Also

Sola gin el la Eiiilliana, Cyperus Alterni-
lolius, Pelargouiiiiiis, 6 of the heat com-
mercial varieties, mixed ; 214 Inch.
All the above at $3.50 per 100. Cash with order.

J. G. EISELE, - Philadelphia, Pa.

20th AND ONTAKIO STS.
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A NEW DECORATIVE PLANT

GiyplDiDiina JapoDica

(JAPAIH CEOAR.)

A dainty jardiniere evergreen often mis-
taken at first sight for Araucana Excelfla; as
handsome as the latter but not so stiff and
formal ; much hetler adapt* d to the trying
atmosphere of living rooms, much more easily
grown and ten times cliuijier.

4 In. pots. $15 a 100 ; it]4 in. pots. 99 a 100 ;
35 3!^ in. for S3. 50. postpaid.

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI

4 in pots. $9 a 100; 2Hj in., $6 a 100.

Jackson S Perkins Co., Newark, KewYork.

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FERNS

FOR. DISHES.

The leading varieties only, in extra fine
condition.

2 inch $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per lOCO.

CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS.

3 i neh $2.00 per 100.

COCOS WEDDELIANA.

3 inch at $15.no per 100.

Satisfaction (iuaranteed. Caah with Order.

GEORGE L MILLER, Newark, Ohio.

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mum mmm

3H inch pots, $6.00 per 100.

Acnofamic Teiiiils§lmaa, 2H ioch pots,
AspdrdgUSs |4 00 per luO.

Carex Variegata "^rlot """^ *'"°

Rorr/\nia Pav 5 inch pans, $10.00 per 100.
Dt;^Ullia IVCX 3 ^^^h pots. 6.00 per 100.

Primillfl (Chinese). Obconlca Fritnbrl-
1 I IIIIUIO. atum and Obconlca Hybrldutn,

Sin. pots, $3.50 [er 100; 3 in. pots, $5.00 per 100.
Cxrrlame^n Hoest strain in '1 colors. 'Z% inch
V'>LiaillCll pots. 85-00 per 100.

All of the above plants are in fine condition,
and are sure to give satisfaction.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich.

Mention tho FIorlBta' Kxcb&Tus^ when writing.

SMALL FERNS

In 3 and 21^ inch pots, stroni?, mixed,
$3.00 per 100. All good varieties Satis-
faction or money refunded. CASH.

GEO. A. RACKHAM, Detroit, Mich.

880 VAN PTKE AVE.
Uentlon tke Florists' Exchange when writing.

Send for our
Price List of

P&k and Ferns

We now have a fine lot
of Kentlas. Latanlas, As-
paragus, Araucarias,
Nephrolepis Boe tonl-
ensls. etc.
CYCAS REVOLUTA, from 75 cts. to $15.00 each.

In any quantity,
PINE NEEDLE SOIL, a fine Boll for palms and
ferus, $1.50 per bhl.

GEO. WITTBOLD, ..„V.l^^.t. CHJCiCO, ILL.

Mention the Florlita' Exchanice when writing.

Boston Ferns

Pi. Exaltata Bostoulensis, email
plant*, $5 00 per 100; $40.UU per 1000; not less
than 260 at 1000 rate. Larger planto, $6.00 to
$20.00 per 100.

ALSO A FINE LOT OF

KentiaSt Relmoreanaand Forsteriana, 6-in.

pots, troiu $1.(X1 to $1.60 each; 7-in. pots, $1.60

to $3 50 each; larecr plants, $3.0(1 to $10.00 ea.
Areea I^utescens, 50c. to $3.00 each.
L,ataiilaH, from $4. no per doz., to $3.00 each.
Araucarias. larRe plants, 75c. to $1.50 ea.
AsparaKU!4PIutuo8us,$l.UOto$1.60doz.
AsparaKUS SpreiiKerl, 3H in. pots,

$l..'»il per linz.
AsparaKos Tennlsslmus, 3^ in. pots,

7.'x\ per <]o7..; 3Hj in. pots, $1.35 per doz.
Ruhber plants, $5.00 to $6.00 per doz.
Primroses, 3>^ in., $4.00 per 100; 3>^ in.,

$7,110 per 100.

WM. A. BOCK, No. Cambridge, Mass.

Unknown correspondents will send cash with
orders. Connected with Telephone.

Mention the Florlata' Exchan^re when writing.

15,000 LATANIA 60R60NICA

Fine plants of exceptionable value, viz:

100 1000

3 characterized leaves, 12 to 16 in. $16.00 $125.00
2 to 3 " " 4 in. pots,

16tol8in 20.00 150.00

4 to 5 characterized leaves, 6 in.
pots, 18 to 20 in 26.00

6 to 6 characterized leaves, 5 to 6
in. pots, 18 to 20 In 40.00

CALADIVMS, fancy sorts,
named, large dry bulbs 10.00

BIOTA AUREA NANA.

The finest of all the Biotas, hardy North, is
also used for decorative purposes where it is
too cold and exposed for palms. Plants from
open ground with balls of earth.

*^ too 1000

12 to 15 Inches $12.00 $100.00

lStol8 " 2000

24to30 " 40.00

EVERBEARING PEACH.

A desirable variety, fruit ripens for three
months, budded trees, 3 to 6 feet, $10.00 per 100

OVEK ONE ACRE OF GLASS...

330 ACRES IN NURSERY STOCK.
^~Send (or Trade List and Descriptive Catalogue.

P. J. BERCKMANS CO.,

Fruitland Nurseries, - - Augusta, Ga.

IKntlon tb« FlorlaU' Rxelianc* wImb wriUns.

892

The Florists' Exchange.

POUNDED IN 1888.

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Mnttred at New Tork Pott Office as Second ClasBMattef
Published EVERY SATURDAY by

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subscriptions:

•1.00 per year to United States, Canada and
Mexico* $2.00 per year to foreig^n coun-
tries in postal union. Payable in advance.

ADVERTISEMENTS!

Gory must reach this office not later than
Thurbday in order to secure insertion in iaaue
of the following Saturday.

Bate. .HiL.UO per inch. Special positions
eztia. Discounts on contracts of one month
or longer.

Ordera from unknown parties must be accom-
panied by cash or satisfactory references.

Contents.

aubrican pomological society . . 892

Bowling 889

Briefs for Bcsy Florists . . - .888

Carnations 894, fc95

Changes in Business 892

Chrysanthemums in Japan . . . 89;i

Correspondence 88tj

European Plant Notes . . . .691
Flower Show, Massachusetts Horti-
cultural SOCIETY 8 7

Flower Show at Kidgewood, L. I . . 887
Greenhouse Fittings, jKNNiNOtCIllus ) . 895
Money Order Blanks, New . . . b9i
Obituary :

Alfred Henderson (Portrait), T. F.
Kivers, G. vv. Newett . . . . b87

Personals 888

Question Box 890

Seed Trade Report 885

Se&n, Heard and Recad . . . .893
S. A. F. Final Resolutions . . . 69i
Toronto Induotrial Exhibition . . 888
Trade Notes:

Baltimure, Buffalo, Chicago, Cincinnati,
Columbus, O., Hamiltun, Montreal,

Ottawa. Toronto 895

Cleveland, New York, Philadelphid . 897

Boston, Pittsburg, St. Louis . . . h96

Wisdom, The, of "Solomon Wise" . 8\i2

in

Andover, Mass.— Paul R. Burtt opened
a flower store here September 4.

Oneida, N. Y. — George Haelin has
bought out the busiuess of J. C. Gremo,
and will continue same.

PouGUKEEPSlE, N. Y.— The firm of B.
H. Trowbridge & Holmes, dealers in hot
water and steam heaters, has been dis-
solved by mutual consent. The business
will, in future, be conducted by B. H.
Trowbridge.

Manchestei!, Mass. — The firm of Tap-
pan & Spry has dissolved partnership
by mutual consent. Mr. Tappen will
continue the business at the old stand.
Pine street, while Mr. Spry has leased
and broken ground for the erection of
greenhouses elsewhere in the town. He
is to make a specialty of hydrangeas.

Firms Who Are Building:.

Syracuse, N. Y.— L. E. Marquisee has
just completed the construction of a
greenhouse, 26'/i x 70 feet, for carna-
tions.

Des Moines, Iowa. — The Iowa Seed
Co., is building eight new greenhouses
this year.

Mount Veknon, N. Y. — Ed. Weimar is
building another greenhouse, 17 .\ 00
feet.

Hail Insurance.

Three hundred thousand feet of glass
has been insured by the FloristH' Hail
.\sscKiation since the August report of
the .Vssociatlon.

American Pomologfical Society.

More than loO delegates were present
at the opening session of the American
Pomological .Society's twenty-sixth bi-
ennial meeting, in Philadelphia, Thurs-
day, September 7. In his address Presi-
dent C. L. Watrous urged the necessity
of carrying on fruit breeding as syste-
matically as is stock-breeding; the estab-
lishment of a national herbarium of po-
mology, as a check upon frauds; and of
being guided by isothermal rather than
territorial lines in fruit planting.

Two papers, one by Professor F. A.
Waugh, Uurliugton, Vt., on " Nomencla-
ture and .Systematic Pomology," and by
T. V. Munsou, Deuison, Texas, on " Ite-
vision and Control of Horticultural No-
menclature," oi)ened a discussion as to
the methods of carrying out the sugges-
tions, that was only ended by the subject
matter being referred to a committee of
Ave, to be appointed by the president,
and to report at the next meeting.

An interesting incident of the afternoon
session was the presence and brief ad-
dress of Mr. S. B. Parsons, Flushing,
L. I., one of the very Sew living who were
present at the meeting for organization
in New York in 1848. Following this
w.'is rf.'ad a letter from George EUwanger,
Roclie.ster, one of the few remaining of
those holding the rival meeting the same
year in Syracuse, and regretting his ina-
bility to be present.

Society of American Florists
and Ornamental Horticulturists.

Final Resolutions.

The Committee on Final Resolutions
appointed at Detroit have submitted the
following report:

Whereas on the occasion of this, the
Fifteenth Annual Convention of the So-
ciety of American Florists and Ornamen-
tal Horticulturists, the Florists' Club
and the good citizens of Detroit have
more than fulfilled the most sanguine ex-
pectations of every member present aris-
ing from the cordial invitation extended
a year ago for the Society to visit this
beautiful city by the lake, with respect
to the heartiness of the welcome given us
at this time; the most generous hospi-
tality accorded us, and the sincere en-
deavor of everyone to cater to onr crea-
ture comfort and delectation, making
our stay hei'e one of great pleasure long
to be remembered. Therefore be it

Resolved that the officers and members
of the Society of American Florists and
Ornameutal Horticulturists feel deeply
grateful tor, and do hereby acknowledge
all the courtesies so freely and fully ex-
tended.

Resolved that we <ilso tender our
heartfelt thanks to his Honor, Mayor W.
('. Ma.vbury. for his words of welcome
and kindly greeting, his sound advice im-
parted, and altogether eloquent address,
which will long remain fresh in our
memories.

Resolved that we appreciate the tokens
of greeting from the officials and good
people of this beautiful city that meet us
on every side as exemplified in the out-
ward flemoiistration of same appearing
on the. \Iuni(i|ial Building and the other
numerous less ostentatious displays ob-
served throughout the city.

Resolved that we are under special ob-
ligations to the chairmen of the various
committees of the Florists' Club of De-
troit; that we highly esteem the kindly
thought that prompted the erection of
the magnificent and artistic triumphal
arch and other decorations that greet us
on our approach to and iu the meeting
hall, and especially do we sincerely thank
the chairmen of the enterlalnnient, bowl-
ing and shooting committees for their
unremitting attention and earnest efforts
—which have contributed iu no small
measure to thesuccessof one of our most
delightful annual gatherings. We are
also indebted to many of the oHicials and
citizens of Detroit for their munificence,
shown in connection with the recreative
features of tills conventiou.

Resolved that we cordially thank the
members of the Detroit brethren who, in-
dividually, so generously entertained the
visitors, and particularly in this ies(>ect
would we mention the names of John
Breitmeyer i- Sims, Fred. Breitmeyer,
R. Klagge and Stephen Taplin.

Resolved that the thanks of the Society
be tendered to the Superintendent of R.\-
hlbits, George A.. Rackham, whose inde-
fatigable labors have culminated in one
of the best and most representative trade
exhibitions occurring at our annual

meetings. His never failing courtesy and
hisunwavering attention to the minutest
detail are highl.v appreciated.

Resolved that to the Committee of La-
dies of the Detroit Florists' C'iub we are
deeply obligated for the unstinted cour-
tesy and considerate attention shown to
the visiting ladies, whose presence in
such large numbers has been one of the
most charming and enjoyable features
connected with this convention.

Resolved that to the daily press of De-
troit is due our heartfelt thanks for the
well illustrated, accurate and entertain-
ing accounts of our exhibition and delib-
erations.

We cannot close our report without
again adverting to the unbounded gen-
erosity of our hosts, individually and
collectively, and for the most perfect
manner in which every detail connected
with our stay in the city of Detroit has
been carried out; and we assure our
brethren here that the memory of our
visit, and our friendly relatious with
them on this occasion will remain with
us evergreen and everlasting.

Alex. Wallace,
G. L. Grant,
M. Barker.

Chrysanthemums in Japan.

In the gardens of the Mikado chrysan-
themums are trained in surprising fanta-
sies. The imperial specimens are of enor-
mous size, sometimes as lai'gc as ti*ees;
their numerous branches ranging with
perfect symmetr.v around one central
stem. At the end of each branch is to be
seen a fully developed fiower. neverfaded,
never deformed, and always at the same
stage of expansion. When once picked
these flowers keep twice as long as do
the chrysanthemums of Europe: and
that, thanks to the very simple manner
in which the Japanese cultivate. In
place of overworking the plants and
forcing the buds, the plants are well fed —
not excessively — and constant but not
excessive care is bestowed upon them.
The Japanese have two precious factors
for the culture of the chrysanthemum
which growers in other countries lack,
namely, camphorated earth (presuma-
bly humus surrounding camphor trees
Camphor officinarum,) andspi cialflower.
puts iu which to grow their stock.

In the culture of the chrysanthemum
the camphorated earth replaces our
loam. Being at the same time as rich as
the latter, owing to its fecund properties,
it thoroughly prevents the inroads of
worms and insects. Besides tliis, it con-
stitutes the right amount of nourish-
ment, which seems particularly adapted
to the development and well being of the
chrysanthemum. The camphorated
earth is not unknown in France. Its
very cheapness seems to place it among
important necessaries for the culture of
flowers.

M. de Loverdo gives in L'Agriculture
Nouvelle, a very complete description of
the system of culture obtained from M.
Oasma, gardener to a former Emperor
of Japan.

" The soil destined to receive the young
plants, no matter of what consistency,
demands a previous prepaiation. By the
aid of a spade, a bank is made, 35 centi-
meters in thickness, lieaped up to one
side. The bottom of the excavated part
is covered with from 8 to 10 centimeters
of pebbles. Before being filled in tlie soil
which has been lemoved is mixed with
camphorated earth at the rate of four
kilos of that i)er cubic meter of soil. The
quantity removed from a surface of three
square meters corresponds to one cubic
meter. This mixture, which is well incor-
porated, is placed on the pebbles, and,
the trench filled up, the soil left over is
made use of for cultivation of chrysan-
themums in pots.

" Upon the soil thus prepared the newly
rooted plants aie .staked out, 40 centi-
meters each way. At a distance of three
centimeters from each plant bamboo sup-
ports are placed, the surface being then
covered with moss, save immediately
around the plants. Around these a trench
is dug of about 20 centimeters. The ob-
ject of these trenches is to keep off all
larvie, earwigs, snails and other known
enemies of the chrysanthemum. The
wall thus formed is siiriukled with pure
camphorated earth, on which also is
apjilied lime wash, which forms a kind
of collar of protection around eachplant.
Tliisdone winged insects only have to be
feared, and tliese can easily be kept away
by spriiddings made with a solution of
camphor. — La Semaine Horticole.

A meter equals 1 ,'o yards;
A centimenter is rather less then halt an
Inch ;

1 cubic meter ei]ual8 .35.32 cubic feet;
1 kilo equals '2.'J lbs.

The Wisdom of "Solomon Wise."^

In order to hold up to ridicule and
satire anything which it is desired to
make away with, because it does not
suit personal objects or personal desires,
unthinking writers and shallow-minded
orators cry " Un-American," thereby ex-
pecting to win the applause and ap.
proval of tho.se who have not given
consideratiou to the question under dis-
cussion. The ballot for offlcers of the
S. A. F. does not please "Solomon Wise,"
who, in a recent issue of a contemporary,
saj-s it is " Altogether too cumbersome
for America," etc.

That thesed-et ballot has been adopted
in the United States, as in all other lands
dominated by the English-speaking races,
tlian whom surely there exist no people
more keenly alive to their rights of Hb-
erty, of free speech, and of representa-
tion, is surely answer enough to this
critic who desires to take the S. A. F.
back to antiquated methods.

The secret ballot is the basis of all
liberty and freedom of action. It effectu-
ally, in the case of the S. A. F., puts a
stop to laudation (often insincere) which
frequently went to extremes, tending to
arouse personal jealousies and antagon-
isms that have no place in our Society ;
it deprives no man of his franchise, and,
in an association like the S. A. F., which,
we take it is as much of a social institu-
tion as aught else, the nomination, fol-
lowed by the balloting, allows each and
every member to follow hisowu dictates.
Tills s,\ stem of nnniiiuiting is in vogue
and operates satisfactorily in other simi-
lar organizations, where the rights and
privileges of members are of primary im-
portauce; it effectually estops resort to
cloture methods; it is more couducive to
a display of the" oBice seeking the man,"
than vice versa; and its effectiveness has
been put to the test and fully di'm<iiistrat-
ed in the S. A. F. when an effort to revert
to former modes of nomination was
wisely cast aside. There is no restriction
on nominations being " open and above
board," and any confusion or hardship
concurrent on its workiug has been the
result of remissness on the jiart of those
charged with the duty of providing a
bulletin board whereon every member so
desiring could inscribe the name of his
candiiiate.

Let us continue in the line of progres-
siveness, freedom and uprightness by ad-
liering to the only fair method of ballot-
ing extant — the secret ballot.

New Money Order Blanks.

A new form of mone.v order has
been adopted by the Post'Offlce Depart-
ment and will be issued by the different
offices as the supply of the old forms be-
comes exhausted.

In shape and size the new order is
deemed a decided improvement over any
other form of money order hitherto
adopted by the department; its dimen-
sions being about those of the ordinary
bank draft, it may be conveniently
handled when mixed with different kinds
of commercial paper.

By the use of carbonized paper two
copies of the order are made out in ad-
dition to the original, one of these is re-
tained by the Post Office and used as a
letter of advice to the paying office, the
other is retained by the remitter as a re-
ceipt for his money, the original order
being negotiated as now.

That the new order may win its way
to public favor by its Bimplieity, clear-
ness and adaptability, great care has
been taken to give it this character by
arrangement of its parts, by avoiding
surplusage in the text and wording
and by using plain type and excluding
whateverwould be merely ornate design.

But the greatest advantage in the new
system is the receipt which is to be fur-
nished by the issuing postmaster to the
remitter, showing the number and date
of the order and the amount for which
issued.

The adoption of a receipt has not been
practicable hitherto. It will tend to
popularize the postal money order, sup-
plying more than all else what was need-
ed to make It, in the estimation of the
public, a perfectly satisfactory vehicle
for the transmission of small sums.

Possession of the receipt will give the
remitter a feeling of security. On the
back of it he makes for hie own conven-
ience a memorandum of the name and
address of the person to whom the re-
mittance is made, and the purpose for
which it is sent.

It is expected that on or about Jan. 1
next the fee charged for orders will be
reduced materially.

September 9, 1899.

Thb F=lorists* Exchange.

898

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I September 16

TWO

IMPORTANT DATES

FOR YOU.

September 30 %

HE NEXT MAIL is the one by which you should
send your advertisement for the FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
of these two dates. WE WILL DO THE REST.

THAT IS, WE WILL PRINT IT IN

I 10,000 <^QF>iES I

^ Of each issue, which will carry it to every desirable and likely ^

^ purchaser in the FLORIST, SEED and NURSERY TRADES. 3

NO ADVANCE IN RATES.

I September 16

DON'T OVERLOOK
THE DATES.

September 30 1

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SEEN. HEARD AND READ.

In his adilress at Detroit President S.
A. F.,W. N. Rudd, in comnieuling on tlie
help received by tlie HorietM fr'jiu the ex-
periment stations of the country, re-
marked as follows: "For this state of
affairs no one is to blame but ourselves.
We have neglected to make our wants
known In an intelligent manner, and
have not accepted gracefullj- what little
work has beeu done on our behalf." It
is, of course, to be inferred that thepreei-
dent had reference to the experiment
stations generally, because there are in-
dividual instances where station workers
have rendered incalculable service to the
florists' trade, e. g. the Indiana and
New Jersey stations and the Division of
Vegetable Physiology and Pathology,
also the Division of Entomology of the
Department of Agriculture, as "well as
Cornell University Experiment Station.

There is no gainsaying the fact how-
ever, that a great deal of this good work
has been looked upon with indifference
by the trade, resulting from too great
stress l>eing laid upon the imputation
that the men who are conducting experi-
ments at tlie stations, and faithfully and
freely giving the results of such to the
trade are not "practical." It is just a
question if those who rail at thesocalled
unpractical nature of the labor of the
station workers do not do so from an
erroneous conception of the value of the
scientist's work. They seem to consider
that it is wlioll.v made-up of theories; or
that the " practical" has no place in it.
This is a mistaken idea, pure and
simple, for scientific reseach means a
thoroughness of practical operation,
which only the trained mind is capable of
bestowing. This fact requires no elab-
oration, but the cases of the diagnosing
and successful elimination of plant dis-
eases, insect pests, the advantages of
sub-watering, need only be cited in sup-
port of it.

The value to mankind of the practical
man and the theorist is very clearly and
sensibly set forth in the following ex-
tract from a dail.v paper : " The practical
man is of greater value to himself, the
theorist of greater value to others. The
theorist, as a rule, gets little for his
work; but, once his accurate theor.v is
formulated and accepted, plenty "are
found to do the executive part. Society
profits permanently from the work of the
individual theorist, and only temporarily
from that of the individual executive.
The theorist is the greater man. The
practical individual is the luckier man.
Greater and luckier than either is he

Index of Advertisements.

PLANTS, SEEDS,
BULBS, FLOWERS.

Abutilon 899

Acbillea f86

Ageratum 886-99

Allium 883

Alt^jruanthera 899

Alysiium 886-90-902

Amar.vUis 890

Ampelopsis 899

Aqailegia 886

Aralias 891

Araucarias 886-91

Asparagus. .883-86-89-91

-898.99-901-06
Aspidistras 899

Asters 886

Astilbe 886

Azaleas 883-84-S6-91

Begonias 886-91-99

Biota 891

BougainviUeas 899

browallla 899

Bulbs (Dot specifical-
ly named).. 884-85-903

Caladiums 891

Calceolarias 891-9u6

Callas 883-81

Canterbury Bells... 889

Carex 891

Carnations. . 883-89-90-97
-898-99-902-16

who combines theory and practice —
Columbus, Edison." And it is tlhs latter
combination that the scientists at our
experiment stations possess, for in order
to be scientific, one must needs be parc-
tical.

However, there is no reason whatever
wh.v the Horist trade should not grace-
fully acknowledge the good the experi-
ment stations have accomplished for
them, with the same readiness that
many condemn what appears to them
its trivial and useless side — the purely
theoretical work. Hampered by lack of
funds and proper structures for conduct-
ing their experiments, the professors, or,
at least, many of them, liave performed
some conscientious and valuable work
on behalt of the florist trade. No case
submitted to them is ever slighted, but
is investigated and reported upon freely
and willingly, and to the best of their
ability.

The florist will vender both himself
and the station workers a service by
keeping in mind that what to the in-
tensely practical man seems but theory
is to the scientist a means to an end. Let
the tradesman cheerfully and thankfully
accept whatsoever of good the station
worker provides, commending him there-
for, and last, but not least, present the
needs of the trade, and the consequent
requirements of the station professors to
successfully meet these needs, to the
proper authorities, to the end that the
one may receive the utmost benefit de-
rivable, and the other the credit and
reward to which he is Justly entitled.
Criticise fairly the labor of the station
professors on your behalf; it is certainly
worthy of more than total condemna-
tion, or the present complete indifference
that arises from the lack of a full knowl-
edge of its character, and which, alas, is
too often the outcome of conceit than
otherwise. Snooi'er.

Caryopteris 886

Cinerarias.. 886. 91-99-9U6

Clematis 886-89

Coleus 869

Coreopsis 880-89

Cosmos 886

Crocus 884

Crotons 898

Cryptomeria 891

Cut Flowers 900-11

Cycas 891-902-06

Oyclamen.. 884-S6-89-91
-S99-906

Cyperus 891

Daisies 886-89-99

Delphinium 886

Digitalis 886

Dracasuas 891-99

Erica 891

Eu ilia 886

Ferns 886-89-91-99

FIcus. . .883-86-91-9112-16
Freesia . .. 883-84-86-903

FuohsiaB 902

Foxgloves 889

Funkla 886

Qalllardia 886

Galax 901

Genista 889-901

Geraniums.. . .886-99-902

Oeum 886

GraBses 886

Grevillea 886

Heliotrope 886

Herbaceous PIanl8885-86

Hibiscus 886

Hollyhocks ...886-86-89
Hyaciu ths . 883-84-9. .3-06

Hydrangeas 886-89

Impatlens 899

Iris 886

Ivy 899

Lavender 886

Liliums 883-84-86-903-06

Lobelia 886

Lychnis 886

Lycopodlum 899

Manettia 899

Maranlas 891

Matricaria 886

Mignonette ...886-90-99
MounlainFleece... 886
Mushroom Spawn.. 884
Myosolis . . . 886-86-89-99
Narcissus. .88J-84-903-06

Orchids 901

(Irnithogalum 883

Oxalls 883

Pnonias 886-59

Palm8885.86-91-98- 99-902

-906
I'ansies , . 884.86-89-90-91

-899-966

Pelargoniums 891-99

Peperomla 899

Petunias 899

Phlox 886

Pinks 899

Poinsettias 899

Primulas... 885-90-91-99

Rhododendrons 886

Roses. f 86-89-90-91-98-99

Rndbeckia 886

Seeds (not Bt>tcili-

cally named)... 884-85

Selaglnella 891-902

Shrubs (not speci

fically named) 886

Sllene 899

Small Fruits 885-86

Smilax . . 889-98-99-901-02

-906

Solanum 889

Splrrea 886

Statics 886

Stocks 886

Swainsona 902

Sweet Peas 885

Sweet William 886

Trees 886-91-902

Tuhps 884

Vegetables 886-86

Verbenas 885-99

Vlncas 898-99

Violets. . . 889 90-91 -98-99

-902-06

MISCELLANEOUS

Auctions. . . 886-900-01-06

Baskets ... 901

Board of Trade 906

Boilers 897-904-16

Books 884-89-903

Boxes 903

Business Opportuni-
ties 897

Cut Flowers, Whole-
sale and Commis-
sion Dealers... 900-01

Fertilizers 903-06

FlorlBts' Letters.. 903-0 6
Florists' Supplies .900-01

-903-06
Flower Pots, VaBos,

Tubs etc ...889-90(V-04
Fruit aud Flower

Plates 906

Glass 904-06

Glazing Points 904

QreenhouseCon-

structlon. .. 903-04-06
Greenhouse Lumber 897
-903-04-06

Gutters 9C6

Hail Insurance 904

Insecticides 903

Maetica 904

Metal Designs 966

Moss 889-99-901

Newspapers 903-f'6

Notices 897

Peat 899-901

Pipes, Joints and

Valves 897-934

Putty 906

Sale or Rent 897

Sash 904-06

Stakes & Supports 904-06

Stotionery 901

Tile 906

Tools, Implements

etc 903-04

Tying Material 906

Ventilators 904-06

Wants 897

Wire Designs . . 900-01-03

I ndex^of^ Ad vertise rs.

Akers KB 889 I Am Gardening 8il9

Allen O H 835 | Am JadooCo.... 903-06

Allen J E 900 1 Ascbmann G.... 886-903

Allen W8 900 AsmusEG 890

Baker W J 9„0

Baldwin A J 891

BallerFA 889

Eartram TE 891

BaHsett & Washburn 9ul
Bayersdorfer H & Co 906

Beach J E 898

BeauUeu H 886

Becker Fred 0 891

Beckert W 0 9 6

Benedict O H 890

Bercknians P J Co.. 891

BergerH H&Oo 884

BerningH 0 9.Jl

Blauvelt & Guttman 9 JO
Bobbink ii Atkins... 884

Bock W A 891

Boerner Fred 889

Bool Floral Co 890

Boston Flower Gro-
wers'Association. 901

Boston Letter Oo 906

Boyce & Co J E 886

Bradley & Green

Fertlizer Co 903

Brown, A. H 902

Brown A L 899

Brown P 889

Bunyard HA 901

Burpee W A& Co... 886

Buxton G B 890

ByerBrOB 899

Caldwell the Woods.

man 901

Carmody JD.. 904

Cef rey Letter (^o 903

Ghesney Rob't 889

Chlnnick W J 889

Cleary & Co 906

Cloud E J 890

Clucas&Boddlngton

Co 8S3

Gonard & Jones Co.. 899

ConnellB 902

Converse G'houses . 890

Cottage Gardens 883

Cowen'sN Sons 905

Cox C W 889

Cox Seed Co 884

Orabb b Hunter 889

Craig Robt fi Son ... 898
Cunningham J. H . . 899
CutFIower Exchange 900
Darlington H D... .891
DaytcnPaperNovOo 903

Dean Boiler Co 9.J4

Deutsche Gartner

Zeitung 903

Dtetscta A&Oo 904

Dillon J L 898-902

Dlngee 4 Oonard Co. 899

Dodge G H 809

Domer F 4 Sons Co. 9<12

Dreer Hy A 904

Dnmont 4 Co 901

Dysinger M 4 8 899

EdwardB ,!£ Docker.. 903

EhretF 9011

ElchbolzH 899

EiseleC 906

ElseleJ G 891

Elizabeth NurseryOo 886

Elliott B L 902

Elliott Wm 4 Sons.. 884

Elliott W H 901

Ellis & PoUworth... 903
Ellwanger 4 Barry. . 886
E:mmans Geo M..89>99

Evenden Bros 898

Fanoourt 0 E «90

Faust H a 4 Co 886

F& F Nurseries. .. 886

Fiesaer J H 902

Florist Hail Ass'n... 904

Foster LH 891

Freeman J R 891

Fryer E 890-99

Garland G M 906

OlbbonBH W 904

Giblln 4 00 906

Glen Cove G'hoases. 889

GoodellLW 889

Godfrey F W 889

Gorton4Lidgerwood

Co 906

Greene 4 nnderhlll 899

Ounlher W H 900

BandteJS 902

HartM A 900

HeissJB 891

Henderson P 4 Co. . 883

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HenneckeC Co 904

Herr AM 889-99

Herrmann A 906

Herron D R 889

Hesser W J 89i

Hews A H 4 Co 904

Hicksi Orawbnck.. 900

HilfingerBros 904

Hill EG 4 Co 901

Hlppard E 904

Hitchlngs 4 Co 9o6

HolbrookBros 906

Holton 4 Hunkel Co 901

Horan EC 900

HoranJas4Son 890

Hort'l Advertiser... 906

HoweC L 902

Howell Mrs FT 899

Hughes George J.... 899

Bulsebosch Bros 886

Humteld 0 902

Insall B 899

Internat'l Heater Co 9l'6
Invalid Appliance Co 889

Jackson EB 886

Jackson J H 906

Jackson 4Perkln80o 884

-891

Jacobs S 4 Sons 906

James F 886

Jennings EB 889

Johnson 4 Stokes... 886

Joosten OH 903

KastlngWrnH' 901

KelseyHP 901

Eennlcott Bros Co. . 9cl

Koropp L 891

JKraberWO ««9

EaehnO A 901

Lager 4 Hurrell 901

Langer 899

Langjahr AH . ... 900

Lang J 900

Lappe J 889

La Roche MF 889

Lewis JH 889

Lenker C 902

Littlefleld H F 890-901-06

LIttleaeldS 890

Lockland LnmberCo 903

LongD B 901

Lord 4 Bnmham Co 906

Lovetl J T 886

Mac Beau AS. 898

MaderP 899

Mallon A Jr 889

McCarthy N F ft Oo. 900

McFaddenEO 891

McGregor Bros 891

McEeUar&Wlnter8on900

McManns J 900

Meehan O E 902

MerkelOft Son 891

Meyer J O & Oo 906

Michel P ft BOo 884

MlUangF 900

MUIerGL 891

Moninger John 0 Co 906

Moon SO 886

Moon WHOo 886

Moore.Bentz ftNash 901

Morel Bros 890

Morris Floral Oo 899

Moss O M 901

Murphy Wm 902

Nsfl Florists" Board

of Trade 906

National PlantOo... 898
N rOut FlowerOo.. 900
N y MktGAssn.... 815

NieBsen L 9oi

O'Brien TF 889

Ormsby E A 906

Ouwerkerk P 886

Passmore I A 890

Peacock W P 890

PennockSS 900

Pierce F O Co 904

PiersonFROo , 883

Pinehurst Nurseries 886
Pittsburg Out Flower

Oo 9ro

PitzonkaG 889

Plant Seed Co 884

PuUen A 886

Quaker City Mach Co 905

Rackham O A 891

Rawson W Wft Co.. 884

Reck J 902

Reed 4 Eeller 883

Reeser 0 A Co 898

Beinberg Bros.... 901-02

Renard Jos 890

Rickseoker Obas H.. 901

RippergerGeo 903

RoedlngGO 903

RolkerA&SODS 886

RoseMfgOo 908

Rupp JF 899

Sabransky W 890

Schiller J L 884-8S

Schmidt J 0 889-99

SchmitzFWO 884

SchultheisA 891

SchultzA 002

Schwabs 0 0 839

ScollayJnoA 904

Sea Cliff Nursery... 889

Seawanhaka Ghs 891

Shellroad G'h'so Oo. 899

Sheridan W F 900

Shurtleff J B Jr 889

Skabcura Dip Co... 903

Smith N 4 Son 191

Smith W4T Co 898

Soltan040o 889-99

Stahlhut H 899

Stearns A T Lum Oo 905

SteCfensE 883

SlelnhoffHO «02

Stoothoff H A ft Co.. 896
Storrs ft Harrison Oo 886
Stnmpp 4 Walter Oo 884

Stuppe Wm 890

Sutherland G A 900

Taylor E J 898-902

Tharp A J 902

Thorburn J M ft Oo. 886
Tobacco Warehous-
ing ft Trading Oo. 903

TowellJos 890

Traendly ft Schenck 900

Trowbridge BH 902

VandenPlasO 886

Tan Home Griffon

40o 906

Van Valkenburgh

D W C 889

Vaughan's Seed

Store 884

Vincent RJrft Son... 886
Vredenburg 4 Co... 906

Wachtel J ft J 890

Watson P 4 Co 886

Watson TR 886

Waverly Q'nhouBes. 899
Weathered T W Sons. 904

Webb T A 889

WeberOSftOo 904

Weber H ft Sons .... 890

Weeber ft Don 884

Welch Bros 900

Whilldln Pottery Co 904

Wbitbred A. A 898

Wbitton ft Sons 899

Wletor Bros 901-02

WlttboldOeo 891

Wolf AQftBro 9.14

Wood Bros 898

Woodruff WB 890

Young J 900

Young TJr 9(0

Young& Nugent... yi 1
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894

THB PI-ORISTS* EXCHTtNGE.

Condition of Crops.

From the following compendium it
will be observed that the condition of
the carnation crops, generally, through-
out the country, is of the most satisfac-
tory character. Although the plants
have, .in most localities, suffered some-
what from the trying hot spell experi-
enced early in the season, they have
recuperated nicely, since the arrival of
more favorable weather, and will be
housed under the best conditions. With
the exception of one or two instances,
there is a comparative freedom from dis-
ease of every kind in most places; and
where plants have been attacked, it has
been by stem rot, for which, unfortu-
nately, there does not yet seem to be any
remedy at hand. Our reports also indi-
cate a scarcity of some varieties, particu-
larly in the lancy class: but taken, as a
whole, there will likely be an abundance
of flowers, and the.se up to, if not in ad-
vance of, previous standards,

■\Ve tnki- this i]|ipiirtniiity of thanking
thosi' friends who h.ivc ho willingly sup-
plied ns with the information which we
subjoin for the benetit of all interested.

Connecticut.

SoUTHPORT. — We have the finest lot of
plants we have ever grown; all varieties
are doing equall.v well.— E. A. Taylor.

District of Columbia.

Washi.vcton. — We are not growing in
quautity an^- but our own seedling car-
nations, and these are as large at the
present time as they have in former years
been (iO days later. We are growing
about 125,000 plants.

AiMERicAN Rose Co.

Illinois.

Joi,iET. — The apped ranee of stock in
the field in this neighborhood is not very
satisfactcjry. The growth has been so
8lo%v that it was policy to keep pinching
back later than usual in order to obtain
a good plant, and to leave plants in the
field later to gain the advantage of the
great growing weather, which is gener-
ally due in .September, but which, at this
date, has not yet materialized. From
present indications stock shipped later
will be mtachmoresatisfactory than any-
thing shipped while this terrible drought
lasts. As to the varieties that are doing
best there is no difference from other
years. A good grower has, of course,
made better plants than a characteristic-
ally slow grower. Plants that have
been indoors all Summer are in better
shape than outdoor stock that was
propagated at the same time. — Chicago
Carnation Company, James Hartshorne,
Manager.

Morris. — Carnations with us and our
neighbors look in the field 40 per cent,
worse than last season. It being a dry
April with us, no carnations were planted
out before May. Those planted out of
small pots are just the right size we like
to plant in houses; while those planted
out of sand and soil are a little below
medium or second grade. The varieties
that have done best in the field are:
Crane, White Cloud, Melba, Empress,
Sandusky, New York, John Young, Eve-
lina, Psyche, Mrs. (i. Bradt, America,
Bon Ton. Triumph, Evanston (this latter
variety is just like Tidal Wave with us),
Mary Wood and .\rgyle. The following
varieties have not done well: Daybreak,
Flora Hill, Mrs. F. Joost, Painted Lady,
Scott, Lizzie McGowan and Morello
Ninety per cent, of our planting was
from pots. Having had no rain for four
weeks, we have not planted any in the
houses yet. Our best paying pink last
year was Argyle; white, Mary Wood;
red, Bon Ton; yellow, Gold Nugget;

scarlet. Jubilee; light pink. Daybreak.
The best white for floral designs was
McGowan; variegated, Mrs. Bradt. All
varieties will be 40 per cent, short crop,
especially Mrs. Bradt, Argyle, Flora Hill,
Jubilee and Daybreak.— The Morris
Floral Co..

Mount Greenwood,— All of our carna-
tions have been grown inside all .Summer
and are in as good a condition at this
time as we could wish for, with the ex-
ception of stock in a new house which,
through being delayed two months, is
rather small. The stock set out about
the end of June is in perfect health, not
at all drawn, and have made good sized
plants, with plenty of fine wood. We
have got to get to work now to stake
and tie them, after which they will be
allowed to bloom. We are growing an
increased quantity of Cerise Uueen over
last season, and for white have added
White Cloud to make up for a smaller
quantity of Flora Hill. The novelties of
18SI9 are represented here by a 1000
each of Mrs. G. H. Crane and Gen. Maceo;
and, of course, like most all other grow-
ers, we have our bench of seedUugs. In
this section, the season up till about a
month ago was all that could be desired
for the growth of the plants in the Held,
but since then it has been very hot and
dry, and still continues so. From obser-
vation and talks with neighboring
growers, we find that Mrs. Bradt will be
planted in larger number than hereto-
fore, but not in such a quantity as it
would have been if the stock could have
been procured. Mrs. James Dean and
Mrs. F. Joost are two others that will
also be seen In more greenhouses this
coming Winter. The same can also be
said of New York, Argyle, Mary Wood
and White Cloud, but not to such a large
extent as the other three. From what
we can learn there will be a decrease of
yellows, as many are letting Mayor Pin-
gree go, which is too bad, and several
growers are not satisfied with Gold Nug-
get. We have yet to see a batch of Bon
Ton around here thisseason, and Evelina
also is quite scarce. We have never
known a novelty to get such complimen-
tary remarks as regards growth as thote
we hear from every grower about Mrs.
G. U. Crane: it seems to have found a
soft spot with all in this respect: may it
prove w'orthy of it in all others. America,
also, has many friends, and we have
heard it predicted that all other reds will
make way for these two. Melba is also
reported as a good grower out here, but
hot so with Gen. Maceo. This latter va-
riety does not seem to like our prairie
winds, it having the bad habit of getting
hard and throwing a bud with every
short growth. The indications are that
there will be a big increase in the num-
ber of carnations planted for this mar-
ket, not simply by the thousand, but by
the tens of thousands: but whether this
is going to be beneficial to all concerned
time alone will tell. — CiiAS. W. Johnson,
Foreman for W. N. Kudd.

Indiana.

Richmond. — Carnations planted early
have in this locality made a compact,
hardy growth of medium size; they are
clean and healthy and in excellent condi-
tion for lifting. Plants already set in
the houses have come in without a check
and are taking hold nicely. Bradt and
White Cloud promise to be short in crop
all through this section. Varieties that
have made exceptionally fine growth the
past .Summer are Armazindy, America,
Ethel Crocker, G. H. Crane, Flora Hill
and New York.— E. G. Hill & Co.

La Fayette. — Plants are healthy and
well branched, but somewhat retarded
of late by the hot, dry weather. Those
that have been taken up and benched
take hold in the new ground very readil.v
and are making excellent growth. All
the stronger growing varieties have
made largeplants inthefield; the others,
while not so large, are of good size for
benching and will give good results.
Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt and White Cloud are
two varieties much in demand, and of
which there is a shortage of stock. Of
the other standard varieties there seems
enough for the demand at the present
time; but there will be a scarcity before
the season is over. — F. Dorner & Sons
Co.

Maryland.

Oakland.— Having had a very favora-
ble season, plants in the field are looking
very fine. With but a few exceptions,
stem rot and rust are not much in evi-
dence this Fall. Two or three varieties
of seedlings, and some novelties of 18II0,
are troubled somewhat with spot, but
which, after being thoroughly picked off
and the plants housed, makes no further

progress. The weather has been ideal
for lifting and housing. Plants are gen-
erally of good size and in a semi-dormant
coiufition, the latter part of the Summer
being quite dry, thus putting them in the
best possible shape. We commenced
bousing on August 1(3 and are more than
ever convinced of the great benefits of
early planting. Since that date the
weather, for the most part, has been
bright and warm, but plants inside seem
to be none the worse; in fact, they look
extra well. The best results are notice-
aide in houses on which there is not a
particle of shading. Frequent light
syringings have kept the plants in excel-
lent condition. Most of our space will
be devoted to seedlings this Winter, and
we will conseciueutly have a large num-
ber of standard sorts to di.-pose of. Of
the.se, Bradt, Gold Nugget, White Cloud,
Jubilee and Flora Hill are iu short sup-
ply. Hector, Triumph, Scott and Eve-
liiia are in extra fine shape; particularly
the former and the latter. The last
named bids fair to make a record for it-
self this season. Carefully selected cut-
tings have given us a fine lot of healthy
plants. The new varieties of ISO'J, gen-
erally speaking, are looking very well,
with America. Crane and Melba in the
lead. Our entire stock is looking better
than for several years past. — H. Weber
& Sons.

Massachusetl s.

North Grafton. — My carnations iu
the Held are looking very well. I shall
commence housing this week. I have
.Scott, Nivea, and Mandell, Joost, White
Cloud and Bon Ton, all giving good indi-
cations of full crop for Christmas. I
hear some complaiuts of plants not do-
ing well in the field. — Albert B.Knowl-

TON.

Fhamingham. — My stock of carnations
never looked better, either in the field or
since they have been benched, than thej-
do this year, although the season has
been exceptionally dry. We have had to
water in the field. Iu white. Flora Hill.
John Young, Evelina, White Cloud, Free-
dom and Edith Foster, have all made
very fine plants; White Cloud the best of
all. In scarlet. Crane, Campfire, Hector,
Bon Ton and Wellesley have made
good plants. Mrs. G. M. Bradt has
made very good growth in the Held and
has lifted very well. In crimson. Gen.
Gomez, Maceo, Mangold, Anna Webb
and .Sebec have made fine plants in the
field, and also have lifted nicely. In pink,
Wm. Scott, Mrs. Frances Joost, Day-
break and Cerise Queen have done well
in the field — made nice plants and have
lifted well. In yellow. Mayor Pingree
and Gold Nugget, the plants were rather
small. Eldorado made a good plant,
but is very rusty. My Eldorado growui
inside all Summer are fine and free from
rust. I have tried one house, 200 x 2:{
feet, with halt planted from three and
31/2-inch pots, July 0, about a, 000 plants,
and the other half planted August 7,
from the field, about :!,000 plants. With
the exception of Eldorado those lifted
from field are much finer; but as this is
my first experience in growing inside nil
the season I will have to wait till Sjuing
to find out which pays the best. — Wm.
Nicholson.

Michig^an,

Detroit. — Stock in the field is very
good with most every one about here.
There is a fair supply of most varieties,
with plenty of Scott — very large plants.

— F. HOLZNAGLE.

Field-planted carnations made a fair
growth the forepart of the season, but
owing to the fact that we have had no
rain since July 6, they came to a stand-
still and have made but little growth
since. In looking over the fields ni three
growers the growth of .Scott sernis far
ahead of that of other varieties, unless it
be of Mrs. G. H. Crane, which variety
seems to have done very well, and it
seems to have done better than others
since housing, with Melba a closesecond.
As to there being a. shortage in any one
variety this vicinity will have a sufficient
quantity to plant, but all will be small
plants.'— Rag.

New Jersey.

Saddle River. — Our carnations are
looking well, but on account of dry
weather are not as large as they ought
to be at this season of the year. — .1. G. &

A. ESLER.

Summit. — Our plants all grew remark-
abl.v well in the field considering the ex-
tremely dry weather we had during a
good part of their best growing season.
.Since they have been planted inside tliey
are looking ver.y well and starting into
new growth quitefreely. My impression

is that Mrs. G. M. Bradt will be very
scarce, also all good reds and scarlets,
and, possibly, yellow. — John N. May.

Paterson.— Carnations of all kinds in
the field are now looking good, and fast
making up for the dry spell during the
early Summer, particularly Griggs, which
are strong and healthy. Housed plants
in early August are starting aw'a.v nicel.y
and promise well. We are growing only
Griggs and a few other seedlings of our
own this season. Whites are liliely to be
scarce, Alaska and some of the other old
stand-b.vs having got burned out around
this neighborhood. — Joseph Towell.

Rahwav.— The dry weather early in
the season pinched the plants in the field,
but for the past month the weather has
been favorable and the plants have made
a good growth. Daly, Saling and Ban-
man have completed benching. Arm-
strong & Bro. have planted a fine lot of
Daybreak, and will bring in other varie-
ties the coming week. DuRie is also
well along with benching. The pros-
pects for thecropin Rahway are as good
as in average years. The cool, cloud.y
weather of the past few days has been
favorable to plants brought in.

Leach Brothers, Jersey City, are
planting about 15,000 carnations this
season and the most of them are al-
ready on the benches. All the plants
have done well in the field the past
Summer, but those that were pot-
grown, previous to being planted out
doors, show to advantage over those
that were transplanted from flats, ow-
ing probably to being rooted earlier in
the season. Armazindy has made the
biggest growth of all; the plants seem
to average about 20 shoots each. Among
the Scott a few plants have suffered
from what seems to be a dry rot, at-
tacking one part of the plant, while the
rest of the plant looks perfectly healthy.
The cause of this is unknown as
yet. Fortunately but few plants are
affected and aside from this all the
stock is in first-class condition. At the
time of our visit (Wednesday) men were
busy pinching back the plants left in
the field; these will have to stay out
doors until the early chrysanthemums
are cleared from the benches. Last
year Flora Hill developed so much stem
vot that less than 50 plants of this va-
riety have been planted this season. The
stock this year is made up of the fol-
lowing kinds: Armazindy. White
Cloud, Alaska. Victor, Governor Griggs,
Daybreak, Scarlet Wave, Triumph,
Wm. Scott and Emily Pierson.

New York.

Huntington. — We have but a small
stock of carnations this year, hardly
worth mentioning, perhaps 2,000 or 2.-
.')00 plants. Plants in the Held are good,
in better health than for two years — lit-
tle rust, little bacteria and no spot, all
of which troubled us last year. Very
few plants are benched as .yet on account
of repairs to houses. Scott, Joost, Mc-
Gowan are good; Daj'break and Cart-
ledge moderately so. McGowan and Day-
break will be short. Evelina is rather
poor in the field.- H. T. & A. H.FuN-

NELL.

Mt. Vernon. — My plants are larger
and healthier than last year. I have two
houses planted now, and they are doing
very well: very little stem rot. I never
had this ciisease until last year, when I
bought Scott from a well-known firm
and lost three-quarters of the plants.
This year Jahn's Scarlet shows stem rot
worst. Scott and Flora Hill are good.
Daybreak better than last year; Maceo,
Gomez, Mrs. Frances Joost and G. Crane
are all very good. White Cloud is a poor
grower in the Held, but is improving in-
side. Some of ni.v neighbors report
plants better than last year, while sev-
eral are a total failure. — K. W. Weimar.

C. W. Ward, of the Cottage Gardens,
Queens, N. Y., is in the midst of car-
nation planting and the stock is all
lifting in extra fine shape. The growth
in the field has been very satisfactory;
plants have made a good size, and are
remarkably clean and healthy. In
planting this year separate houses are
being devoted to those plants intended
for stock purposes, so that those which
are grown for the production of flowers
will not have to be propagated from,
nor will those intended for stock pur-
poses be allowed to flower. There is in
one house about 2,000 seedlings, some of
which are in their third year. These
represent a great amount of careful
work along systematic lines, and there
is no doubt that out of this house will

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come some of the noted carnations of
the future. White Cloud has a house
to itself and loolcs immense. The next
house is made up of a sport from Flora
Hill, and General Gomez, excepting- at
one end, where a few Richmond and
Maud Adams are planted side by side.

In another house Daybrealc and Gov-
ernor Griggs are planted side by side,
and Jubilee and America occupy the
center benches. Other varieties planted
up to the time of our visit were Mrs.
James Dean, Mrs. Frances Joost and
Melba, all being in fine shape. There
is yet a large portion of the range of
glass to plant, of which mention will
be made later.

C. H. Allen, Floral Park, N. T., has
got the major part of his carnations
housed and is more than satisfied with
the growth they have made in the iield
this year. That old (and with many
growers discarded) variety, Lizzie Mc-
Govvan, is a favorite here, noted as a
somewhat weali and spindly grower in
the field. It is just the reverse at
Floral Park, and has made the largest
and stockiest plant of any variety
grown. Mr. Allen has a range of
eight houses; three are planted with
mignonette, the remainder with carna-
tions, excepting two or three side
benches, which are devoted to Aspai-a-
gus sprengerii. As we said before, Mc-
Gowan is the favorite and more of
them are grown than of any other va-
riety. Other kinds are Flora Hill, Wm.
Scott, Mrs. Bradt, General Gomez, Gen-
eral Maceo and G. H. Crane.

Dailiedouze Bros., Flatbush, N. T.,
have got all their carnations planted
excepting two houses, and the condi-
tion of the stock is about all that
could be desired. Planting was com-
menced at the beginning of August,
and excepting the two houses men-
tioned all were in before the boys went
to the Convention. With the additions
that have been made to the establish-
ment this Summer, it now takes in the
neighborhood of 60,000 plants to fill the
benches. The varieties grown are
planted in about the foirowing propor-
tions: Wm. Scott, 6,000; Flora Hill, 6,000;
White Cloud, 4,000; Mrs. Frances Joost,
3,000; Mrs. Bradt, 2,000; Sebec, 1,000;
General Gomez, 1,000; General Maceo,
1,000; Eldorado, Governor Pingree and
Gold Nugget, 2,000 each; Cerise Queen
2,000; Daybreak, 2,000; James Whit-
comb Riley, 2,000; an unnamed favorite
1,000; G. H. Crane, 2,000; Hector, 1,000-
Governor Griggs, 250; seedlings one, two
and three years old, 2,000, and about
5,000 in small lots, made up of other
varieties. The brothers are much
pleased with the condition of the plants.
Every variety made an excellent
growth in the field and although a long
dry spell followed the planting in the
Spring, no attempt at watering them
was ever made.

The plants are much better than they
were last year at housing time, but
not any better than they were two
years ago. One house has been set out
with plants from pots that have been
kept indoors all Summer. This plan
was tried on a small scale last year,
and though the plants have not the
size of the field-grown ones yet, that
there must be some advantage to be
had is pretty well proven or a second
trial would not have beeen made. In
the latest new house built solid benches
have been made, and they were planted
in July with pot-grown stock. These
have made an excellent growth since
they were put in, and the house is as
pretty as a picture, even though there
is not a flower in sight.

The chrysanthemum season will soon
be here and a tour through the houses
reveals a stock of extremely well-grown
plants. The superior quality of the
flowers grown here year after year is
sufliciently well known to need no com-
ment. All we can say is that from the
present appearance of the plants the
flowers will be up to the usual stand-
ard. If not better. For yellow the fol-
lowing varieties are grown: Mrs. T L
Park, Major Bonnaffon, Yellow Queen
Yellow Monarch and W. H. Lincoln!
Pink varieties are Marquis de Mont-
mort, Glory of the Pacific, Elvina. Mrs
S. T. Murdock, Maud Dean and Lawn
Tennis. White ones are Merry Mon-
arch, Midge, Polly Rose, Mrs. Robinson
Mrs. Jerome Jones and Yanoma; and
for crimson Black Hawk and G. W
Childs. Besides the kinds mentioned
all the latest novelties are being tried.

Ohio.

Cleveland.— All our carnations are
hne— were never better. We have benched

three houses so far, and are commencirg
to cut from plants benched. Some of the
florists here, who have lighter soil, are
complaining about their carnations not
doing so well. The plants appear to be
suffering for want of water, as we have
had an extremely dry August.— J. M.
Gasser.

Glenville.— We have not benched any
carnations yet (September •!), and do
not intend to do so before we get rain.
The varieties mostly grown around here
are Daybreak, Flora Hill, Scott, Victor,
Outcast, some Jubilee. Tidal Wave, Mrs
Bradt and White Cloud. They all are
looking well. Daybreak and White Cloud
are covered with red i-pider, but we ex-
pect to get rid of it with the next rain
and a lew damp nights. — A. Schmitt.

YouNGSTOw.N.- Our carnations are not
very large, but strong and vigorous.
They lifted in flue shape and took hold
at once. The weather being very dry
helped the lifting, as the soil fell off verV
nicely and fibrous roots were not dis-
turbed. We have very Httle disease in
our stock, which is composed of varieties
Flora Hill, Lady Emma, Jubilee, Dav-
break, Victor, Peachblow, Triumph,
Scott, Alaska, Genesee, Pingree, Mrs.
Geo. Bradt, Tidal Wave and McGowan,
rather small.— E. Hippard.

Cleveland.— Carnations in our lo-
cality have suffered severely from the dry
weather in August, the 'total raiiifail
being but one-fourth of its normal. Some
plants are very little larger now than
when planted. All of thenewer varieties
seem to be good, but none has as yet
caused any sensation as regards growth.
Such kinds as Daybreak and Victor have
suffered more than some of the other va-
rieties. As a whole the plants are not
good, and most growers are awaiting a
rain, so that stock can be housed.—
George W. Smith.

Pennsylvania.

Glenfield.- Ours have made good
average plants, though not as large as
expected from rains we have had. The
season has been an unusual one in this
respect; from Spring on until first week
of August we have had a weeklv or ten-
day interval between rains, which have
been drenching ones throughout.— T. K.
Beckekt.

Bloomsburg.— Our field-grown carna-
tions are looking very Hne and are per-
fectly healthy, not a rusty plant being
found this season. Among the new va-
rieties we are disappointed with the
growth of White Cloud; itdoes notmake
as large plants as we would like. We do
not believe in very early planting and
will not house any carnations until next
week.— J. L. Dillon.

Kennett Sqi-are.— Very few carna-
tions are yet housed in this section.
Stock, generally, is in very good shape,
although not large. Most varieties have
done equally well. Good McGowan.
Bradt, White Cloud and some or tlie
fiiTicy sorts are very scarce. Scott, Cart-
ledge, Daybreak, Victor and Eldorado
ccjustitute the bulk of the surplus siock.
— Wm. Swayne.

Lancaster.- Carnations in the field
here are fair to good, and those housed
give iironiiHc of (-(iiialiiig, if not excelling,
previous years. Golil .Nugget are not so
large as one could wish, and Daybreak
seems to be losing instead of increasing
in vigor; otherwise the varieties seem
equally good. 1 could not attempt to
name varieties, short or full crop at this
date; but I tjelieve there will be a general
shortage of good flowers in the early
part of the season in many localities.-
Albert M. Herr.

Waynesboro.— Those carnations that
were planted early have made verv large
plants. We had ours housed August 5.
Late plantings and this year's novelties
are small and inferior in size— hardlv
worth housing. The time must come
when novelties will have to be sent out
early enough to go in the Held April 1.
Evelina, Flora Hill, Triumph and Iiav-
break madetheheaviest plants. Wehave
a full crop and many hundred to spare.
So seem to have everybody hereabouts.
— Henry Eichholz.

Philadelphia.- Carnations around
Philadelphia are in fine condition, owing
to the favorable weather the last four
weeks. The plants are now strong and
sturdy looking in the field. I have no-
ticed consideralili' stem rot on several
planations. I'.enclijng has hardly begun
yet; it seems everyone wants to give the
plants the benefit of the flue weather in
the field. We are still clingiug to the
good old standard varieties. The
growers around here can be set down as
very conservative in regard to new
kinds, with a few exceptions, and unless

something new comes along the second
year after its introduction with good
recommendations it is not in it. Flora
Hill has DOW nearly replaced Lizzie
McGowan. Scott, Victor and Daybreak
are the principal pink varieties. " There
will be a full crop of these; they are in
very healthy condition. The new scarlet
exhibition varieties will do for the fancy
stores, where they bring fancy prices.
Cartledge and Portia are sliirpopular.
As to yellow varieties Eldorado is about
the only one we can depend upon to be
had in quantities.— C. Eisele.

North Brook.— My observation is
rather limited as to the condition of the
carnation stock in this section, but, on
the whole, my impression is that the
growth is not quite up to the usual
standard, and there is not muchprospect
of a great surplus. Of course, there are
some notable exceptions to this, and I
have in mind some very fine plantations.
It is too soon to report much on condi-
tions since housing, as there is little
done as yet. The only lot 1 have seen is
a house of Victor we have had in le.=s than
a week, which appears to be doing well.
I might say, without attempting to
settle the question of lifting with a ball
or without, that so far as practicable,
these plants were moved with a ball,
and I am quite satisfled that with

at this writingarelooklngflneand prom-
ise a large crop. The varieties grown
are: White, Alaska, Flora Hill, and Mc-
Gowan; pink. Scott. Albertini, Victor
and Daybreak; scarlet, Elizabeth Skin-
ner and Portia. I am giving some of the
newer varieties a trial, and some of them
will be discarded as soon as possible.—
Geo. Smith.

NEW INVENTIONS.

The "Jenningfs" Greenhouse Fitting:s.

Our illustration shows the practical
application of these fittings, (which are
manufactured by Jennings Bros., Olney,
Philadelphia,Pa,), to greenhouse benches.
Among the advantages claimed for this
device are that no cutting of threads is
necessary whatever. Thefitlingissimply
clasped around;thepipe and bolted togeth-
er, making an extremely tight joint and
impoeeible to work loose. Nor are any
angle irons needed with thcsefittingB,the
angle holding the edge board indepen-
dently of the bottom boards, thus making

Portion cl Iron Bench showing the Jennings Fillings in practical use.

fibrous rooted varieties, like Victor and
Da.vbnak, it is an advantage to retain
the ball when the soil will allow. The
best growth with us has been made by
Victor, Daybreak, and Flora Hill, with
McGowan as, perhaps, the poorest. Mrs.
James Dean was rather disappointing
early In the season, but is redeeming her-
self since the rains have come, and I
much hope that she will prosper with us.
Flora Hill is the most largely grown of
the newer white, and, with us, will sup
plant McGowan. Daybreak and Victor
are the only pinks we have in quantity
this season, and will compose the bulk
of our planting. There are many of the
newer ones on trial in pinks, but Scott
'still seems to be a stand-by of lis class,
though I do not think it will be grown
so largely this Winter as last. Eldorado
and Buttercup are the leading yellows—
the latter only in the hands of the luckv
few who can do it. Portia still holds
first place for scarlet.— C. P. Barnard.

Vermont.

Manchester.- The hot, dry weather
has had a very bad effect on carnations
in the field; Daybreak and Victor seem
to have suffered most. All my carna-
tions were benched by August 20, and

theuseof nails unnecessary. This also al-
lowBtheremoval of any defectivebottom
boards at the end of the season, without
disturbing any other portion of thebeneh;
enabling one to get all possible good out
of each board. In the cut is shown the
method of securing the joints of the edge
boards. It is simply a plate on theinside
of the board, and is clamped by the same
bolt used for the fitting. This effectively
prevents all warping or twisting. An-
other feature of this bench shown, is the
wire support at each end of the bench.

The fittings are employed by several
well-known growers in the vicinity of
Philadelphia.

Another device manufactured by the
same firm is an adjustable brace fitting
for use on the center posts. The fitting,
is flrst clasped loosely around the post.
The braces which have previously been
fastened to the purlins by means of the
plain T are adjusted to the fitting, which
is then secured to the post by the set
screw. Each brace is adjusted separately
and can be fastened at any angledesired.
The brace is made for li4-in,, IVi-in. and
2-in. posts, with 1-in. braces for all.

Full information regarding the fore-
going articles can be obtained in the cata-
logue of the firm.

896

Thb F=i-orists' Exchange.

September 9, 1899.

Chicago.

Club Doings.

The third and last outing of the
Chib for the season, tooli place ou Thurs-
day, August 31, to the Chicago Carua-
tio'n Co.'s place, near Joliet. A special
car was provided, which was overtaxed
with a goodly company of about eighty,
including a large number of ladies. O.n
arrival at the grounds the party was
escorted liy Mr. Thompson to the Hig-
ginbotham woods, where Mr. Harts-
borne, with a number of aids, was busily
engaged in preparing refreshments. The
feasting part over the president of the
Club called to order, and some speech-
making, songs and merriment were in-
dulged in, when a scattering of the party
took place, some of the younger mem-
bers wandering through the iOOacre
tract, which is being laid out as a park,
with streams, lakes, bridges, deer park,
preserving for game, etc. The larger"
body, however, wended their way to the
carnation greenhouses, and roamed to
their hearts' content over the .Summer
residence grounds of H. H. Hlggin-
botham, Esq., named Harlowarden, all
foruung part of a glorious demesne of
4,000 acres. Not a few also were greatly
interested in a stock farm containing "lO
horses, and a splendid herd of .\lderney
cattle, now being prepared for a tour of
the Fall show. At 6:;!0 the train arrived,
three rousing cheers for the hosts were
given with a will, and thus ended one of
the most unique of all of the outings that
this Club has taken. But one feature
occurred to mar the enjoyment, whiidi
was the fall from a tree of John Zeck,
that for a time looked serious, but ex-
cepting a few bandages and a little sore-
nesss, John was at his post at Budlong's
the next morning. Among the visitors
with us were George vyashburu, of
Bloomington, Ills.: Miss Watson, of the
Memphis (Tenn.) Floral Co.; Albert T.
Hey, S|iringlield, Ills.; C. S. Ford, New
York; A. Haug, Montgomery, .\la.

TheChicagoCarnaiionCo.,as the name
indicates, grow nothing but carnations.
They have (50,000 feet of glass, in eleven
houses, 200 x 22, and one house 100 x
22, all built iu the most modern style,
lofty and well ventilated. All the stock
(except that in three houses now under
process of building) was planted directly
from 3V' inch pots into the benches in
July; pfants are very robust and per-
fectly healthy, but not large, as measured
by some grovvnaroundthiscity outin tlie
fields. They, however, give every indica-
tion of maintaining the high standard of
flowers, as grown here last Winter.
There is ipiite a lot of plants afield,
partly to till the new houses, when fin-
ished, which, altogether, will make about
-1:0,000 plants. The principal kinds are
as follows (which snow a considerable
dropping of some varieties after a care-
ful test all last season): Bradt, 8,000;
Joost, .'5,000; Crane, 4,000; Mrs. James
Dean, 2, .500; Chicago (red Bradt), 3,500;
Maceo and Gold Nugget, 2,000 each;
White Cloud and John Young (a great
favorite here), and Evelina, 1,000 each;
Genevieve Lord, UOO; Argyle.."iO0; Flora
Hill, 300; some 2,r)00 two-year-old seed-
lings, and a number of sorts in smaller
quantities.

Club Meeting.

On Friday, September 1, the first
meeting, after the vacation, was only
fairly attended, but considerable enthusi-
asm was manifested iu a detcrrainatiou
to awaken an interest in the Club. The
president, in an address, informed the
members that something more than a
willingness among the fraternity to at-
tend the Club's outings and other favors
was necessary, if the Club was to be a
living, acting body, and regretted that
he was obliged to drop from the roll the
names of thirteen members for non-pay-
ment of dues. On motion of P.J. Haus-
wirth the secretary was instructed to
notify all members of the condition of
the Club, to call for a full meeting Sep-
tember li"> to discuss ways and means,
and otherwise suggest how to improve
present conditions. Charles A. Samuel-
son, on behalf of the committee of the
October Festival, to take place in this
city, asked if the florists proposed to take
any part. The secretary was instructed

The issue of the Florists' Ex-
change for Sept. 16 and again for
Sept. 30, will be 10,000 copies; this
means a copy for each and every
likely and desirable purchaser. We
invite the attention of Advertisers
to this unusual opening, and will
be "lad to receive their favors.

to notify members that the question of a
florists' float or iitherdesign wcjiild come
up for consideration at the next meeting.
\ vote of thanks was passed as an ac-
knowledgement of the unbounded hospi-
tality received in the lovely city of De-
troit at Convention time.
State of Trade.

Shipping trade is slightly more
active, 1,000 Beauty and 7,000 teas
going in one order West last week. Bas-
sett & Washburn also make steady ship-
ments. The principal glut is in asters;
the best branching, if very select, fetch
|1 to $1..'50, but lots of imperfect flowers
go at from 2.5c. to 50c. per 100; gladio-
lus is still plentiful. Beauty roses bring
$2 perdozenfor long-stemmed; best teas
range from $1 down to $1 for common
stock. Perle are hard to keep in salable
condition. Carnations feel the effects of
the weather and little of even fair stock
is in the market; they bring $1 to SI. 50
for what is tlie best, down to 10c. per
bunch for trash.
Kound About.

George Baldwin started in Oak
Park, not Austin, as given in my last
notes.

The Chicago Water Works pumped 10,-
000,000,000 gallons of water during
August.

J . Mangel has opened up a flower store
ou Lake avenue, Hyde Park.

McKellar & Winterson got in a fine lot
of (Uilifornia calla bulbs the past week.

Ess.

Cincinnati.

Trade is Improving.

Business is certainly improving,
also the quality and quantity of stock.
Asters predominate, pink being the color
most grown. 1 canncjt see why florists
will pensist in growing more of other
colors than white at this time of year.
Funeral work prevails and white will
alwavssell anil at much better prices.
White is the thing to grow for Summer
every time, with a limited quantity of
pink and purple.

Roses are improving, as are carna-
tions. Meteor roses are very plentiful,
but like all colored stock sell slowly at
this time of year.

Baer & Jones made a very handsome
pall Thursday; it was 0 x 14 feet, made
on black cambric. In the center was a
wreath of oak leaves, in the middle of
which was a bunch of purple asters; the
entire space was covered with white
flowers, consisting of roses, carnations
and asters, with Hly of the valley sprin-
kled here and there, intermixed with Adi-
antum cuneatum and Asparagus plu-
mosus. They also lined the grave very
handsomely.

A Harvest Home.

Thursday was Green Township
Harvest Home Day at Cheviot; fully 20,-
000 people were in attendance. J. T.
Conger, of Hart well, carried off the larger
portion of the premiums for general dis-
play of plants, variegated-leaved plants
ami greenhouse plants.

George & .Allen, of Oakly, received first
prize for best funeral design, bouquet,
hanging basket and asters; George
Murphy, of Beechwood, for sweet peas,
and I. Price, of Delhi, for gladiolus and
dahlias. Wm. .MurplLV had charge of the
florists' end of file exhibits. By the way,
.Mr. .Murphy is suffering greatly from hay
fever.

The News.

Chas. J. .Tones was in Richmond,
Ind., Friday, and being an old soldier
leaves for Philadelphia Sunday noon.

Dan McKorie, representing W. A.
Manda, was a caller Saturday.

Chas. McKellar was singing his little
song with us last week, and you know
how he can sing when wound up.

The writer received a card dated New
York, August 31, from our friend J. Aus-
tin Shaw. He says "Concussion is bad
enough and I get better slowly, but hope
to be O. K. soon." We all siiicorly hope
that he maj* have a speedy recovery.

The weather is dry and hot; thermome-
ter hovering around the nineties, and no
signs of rain. The Ohio river is very low
and nearly all na-vigation is stopped.

The Jewish New Year is making some
business. E. G. G.

Colorado Springs, Col.

The first annual flower show of the El
Paso County Horticultural Society was
a pronounced success. In all there were
:'>2 exhibits. H. C. Harris captured the
Burpee Cup for best general collection of
sw-eet peas, not less than 25 varieties,
and Lisle Harris, of Manitou, won tlie
Henderson jirize for general collection of
sweet peas, not less than ten varieties.

Buffalo.

A continued quietness iu business is
still noticeable. Cooler weather, with
several modest long-looked-for showers,
have freshened up nature somewhat and
may lead to hfting of stock. Flowers
are' hardly plentiful and, were trade at
all lively, inight be said to be scarce.

But little building is heard of in this
vicinity.

Palmer & Son are cutting a lot of new
crop Beauty of fine quality. This firm
last week executed an out-of-town order
for an elk's head, measuring four feet in
spreading dimensions. It was mounted
in turn on a panel.

In social circles, a matter of note lo-
cally, is the nuptials of W. A. Adams, our
"Andy," his joining for lite a Miss Pat-
terson, of this city, being set down for
Tuesday evening. His business associ-
ates in the trade, to the number of nearly
a score, sent a present in the shape of a
handsome arm chair. An extended trip
is announced, as following the ceremony.

J. H. Rebstock is increasing his store
facihties by extending the rear back ten
feet, thus reducing the size of the back
conservatory to the same extent.

•S. A. .\ndersou has nicely recovered
from his recent illness and is now seen at
business daily.

Chas. H. Porter now occupies a posi-
tion in Wm. Scott's downtown store.

Wm. Scott acted as judge in the floral
department of the annual Toronto fair
last week. Vidi.

Hamilton, Ont.

Flowers of all kinds are pretty plenti-
ful. Outside stock, such as asters, gera-
niums, gladiolus and carnations, fairly
flood the market justnow. The quantity
disposed of is immense, but the prices are
way down. The retailers complain that
too" many people are still taking holi-
days. We had a glorious rain on the
first, which ended a most unusual
drought of five weeks' duration.

Chrysanthemums are engaging the
growers' attention now ; there is a great
supply in sight. Midge is the favorite
early in wjiite. The boys have now all
discarded field plants iu favor of pots,
which are plunged out. Disbudding is
gaining favor, too.

Jottings.

J. E. Killen, representing C. H.
Joosten, New York, was in the city this
week.

Alfred Bailey, of Wentworth street, is
lengthening one of his houses this Sum-
mer.

F. G. Foster has becm to the Toronto
exhibition, judging.

The state of trade, in general, indicates
a Uvely Fall and Winter trade.

Beaver.

Ottawa.

Weather has suddenly become very
Fall-like at night— fine, bright and warm
in the day time. Stock, generally, is
looking well, roses being specially prom-
ising. Late asters are very poor in
some cases, 75 per cent, being diseased.
Business is very slow, with the excep-
tion of steady funeral flower demand.
Tuesday the Horticultural Society hold
their as'ter show, the success of which
will certainly depend on the amateurs.

Convention Notes,

I forgot to mention in my last
notes that special attention has been
given to entertaining the ladies, and as
Ottawa, with its beautiful scenery and
drives, its clean streets, metropolitan
stores and general well-behavedness, is
an ideal ladies' city, it seems as if all
members should bring wife, sister, or
sweetheart with them. We will guaran-
tee them a pleasant time.

Don't forget to write to C. Scrim in
regard to hotel accommodation, also the
trade exhibit. E.

Toronto.

The opening of our great exhibition
has brought a large number of visitors
and tliere has been a slight improvement
in trade iu ciiiiseinieiice. A little better
demand has been exiierienced for rough
outside flowers. Our vi.sitors have, so
far, mostly been country ])eople, who are
surprised at the prices asked for cut
flowers. Plants for decorating stores
have been going better.

The week before last there was quite a
number of our .American friends in the
city; most of them interested in butted
glass. They visited John H. Dunlop s
fine place, and I fancy many of them iire
now well convinced that butted glass is
the best for any locality outside of a

very smoky city. Mr. Dunlop's estab-
lishment is wholly glazed in this style and
has always been satisfactory. Nearly all
the newer houses here are built In the
same style.

Among others who have been visiting
here during the last two weeks there
were J. W. Withers, of American Garden-
ing, N. Y.; H. Papworth, New Orleans;
E. Young and wife, of London, England;
Wm. Scott, C. D. Zimmerman, James
Brown. G. D. Baumer, Jl. I. Baumer, of
Buffalo: F. G. Foster, Hamilton, and J.
E. Killen, representing C. H. Joosten, New
York. T. M.

Montreal.

Trade Notes.

Just a httle life begins to show it-
self in the retail trade these last tew
days, mostly confined to plants; as with
the exception of a few new roses there
are not a great many good cut flowers
to be had just now. Prices show very
little change. The best roses are going
at .?1 to $1.50: carnations at 20c. to
35c. per dozen; asters, 15c. to 30c.;
sweet peas, 10c. per bunch.

From extended inquiries it seems that
the average of the carnation plants this
year is better than ever known before.
Many plants were showing rust when
planted, but this has entirely disap-
peared, and they are equally free from
any other disease. By the end of the
present week the plants will be about all
under cover.

Ro.ses are still reported as doing finely,
the favorable weather prevaling for
some time past has been an important
factor in the case.

Chrysanthemums are fully up to the
average for this time; there seem to be
more grown this year than for some
years past.

Bulbs are making their appearance;
Mr. Bain received his first ciiiisignment
of Hutch bulbs two weeks agii.uiil ten
days before the French Romans arrived.
They all seem to be well ripened, and a
trifle larger than the average.

It is to be hoped that the directorate
of the Horticultural Society will see its
way at an early date to issue particulars
of their coming show in the Windsor
Hall, on 21st and 22nd iust., as there
are many inquiries to that end. B.

Columbus, O.

Trade is very dull except funeral work.
Stock is so scarce that groweiv and deal-
ers alike are exiuvs.sing tiiemselves well
pleased that tlieie is no more demand.

Mr. Albert Kuoff reports a fine time at
Detroit.

Affleck Bros, are building a new house,
125 X 20 feet, to be used for roses.

Franklin Park Floral Co. show the
best houses of chrysanthemums ever seen
in Columbus.

Underwood Bros, are completing two
large houses, 130 x 23 feet each, to be
used for carnations and general stock.

The meeting of the .\mrrii-an .Vssocia-
tion for the Advancement of^.Scieiice, held
in Columbus August 21-2(5, was a success
in every particular and the scientists
were unanimous in their praises of Co-
lumbus as a convention city.

This section is now suffering from
severe drought, but field-grown stock is
in good condition. W. R. B.

Baltimore.

To Lend a Helping Hand.

A special meeting of the Gardeners'
Club was held on the 30th ultimo to con-
sider the matter of Messrs. Fisher &
Ekas, whose place was seriously dam-
aged by the storm of the 21st. A large
proportion of the members attended. A
committee was appointed, consisting of
Messrs. Halliday, Burger and Moss, with
instructions to assure the firm that the
Gardeners' Club of Baltimore will show
its sympathy for the firm in their mis-
fortune by seeing them out of their
ditflculty. Messrs. Fischer & Ekas are
worthy young men. They are building
up a gc)od business, and the Gardeners'
Club is doing the right thing in standing
by them. Sambucus.

Tbe Good atrong Kind,

OOo. X=>eir lOO 1138.

BALES WEIGH 900 LBS.

H. A. SToOTBorr & Co.. 154-1S6 W. nth St., N. T City

September 9. Isyy.

The F=l-orists' Exc

HHNGB.

897

New York.

Trade Improves.

There has been a shght improve-
ment noticed in flovrer circles (luring the
last few days, and the season is now
far enough advanced that from now on
we may look for a steady increase in the
volume of business done. White flowers
sold fairly well on two or three days,
owing to funeral work being rather
heavy ; the demand was met chiefly with
asters and roses. Good carnations are
in but short supply as yet. Special Ameri-
can Beauty clear out well and maintain
the last quoted price— |i;i per dozen.
Meteor bring from 7oc. to $4 per 100,
according to quality. Asters are still
very plentiful and the quality is some-
what improved; they havemoved a little
lietter this week, while the prices have
remained about the same— 85c. to f 1 per
100. Lily of the valley is very erratic
these days, sometimes it goes at a dol-
lar, then again it will jump to f3. Thurs-
day the asking price was .12 per 100.
Gadicili Hjiikes are not coming in in so
large iiiiantities: there is still, however,
enough to satisfy the demand.

.Smilax remains at fl per dozen tor
good strings. Asparagus and maiden-
hair fern move very slowly. Dahlias
have begun to comein.also pink cosmos.
J. B. Nugent is no longer with Thos.
Young, Jr.

In the Cut Flower Co.'s rooms, 28rd
street, the rose growers, Moore & Hentz,
and their .sal. •siijan, J.Nash, have formed
a. partnership to carry on a regular com-
mission business in addition to selling
their own jiroducts. The firm will be
known as .Moore, Hentz & Nash. The
last-named gentleman was a salesman
in Covent Garden Market for over ten
years and has been in the Cut Flower
Co.'s room as salesman, continuously,
since its inception, for the last two years
having been agent for Moore & tlentz,
along with several other growers. It is
the intention of the new firm to do busi-
ness on a strictly comimssion basis, pay-
ing special attention to out-of-tovvn
orders.

H. W. Young and J. B. Nugent have
formed a partnership to conduct a
wholesale commission flower busiufss,
and have taken the store .No. -12 West
2Sth street, lately vacated by theDecker-
BlauveltCo. Air. Nugent was for some
years in the employ of Thos. Young, Jr.,
and will have the management of the
new concern.

H. A. Bunyard will still retain his office
at the old stand.

The Rosary Floral Co. has removed to
388 Fifth avenue.

K. R. MacKenzie, of J. M. Thorburn &
Co., has been on a week's vacation.

Walter F. Sheridan and Wm.H.Gunther
were in Poughkeepsie, N. Y., this week.

A. Dimmock, of F. Sander Jc Co.. will

sail from England about .September 15.

Tlie New York Gardeners' Society will

hold a meeting this (.Saturday) evening

in their rooms, G4 Madison avenue.

Adam Currie, of Currie Bros., Milwau-
kee, is expected to arrive from .Scotland
with his wife and family, on Monday,
September 11.

P. J. Hauswirth and wife, accompanied
by Miss Kreitling, of Chicago, visited New
York this week. Mr. Hauswirth was on
his way to the Red Men's encampment
at Philadelphia.

The auction season will open with a
sale at Cleary & Co.'s on Tuesday, Sep-
tember 12. The stock t.j be offered con-
sists of palms from local growers and
direct consignments of bulbs from Hol-
land, Bermuda and Japan, also a ship-
ment of kentia seeds from New Zealand.
On .September 20 iliis firm will conduct
a s.ile of thcciintciitscif R. llreyer'sgreen-
houses, ciinsisling cliietiy of palms and
decorative plants.

Wm. Elliott & Sons will also commence
their regular bi-weekly sales on Tuesday
with a sale of palms from local growers
and Bermuda and Dutch bulbs. On
Thursday, September 14, this firm will
conduct the special sale at the nurseries
of J. T. Lovett, Little Silver, N. J., as
previously announced.

The I'Mori.sts' Club meets M(mday even-
ing, at. Elks Hall, I'J West 27th street,
at 7:30. After the long Summer rest the

The issue of the Florists' Ex-
change for Sept. 16 and again for
Sept. 30, will be 10,000 copies; this
means a copy for each and every
likely and desirable purchaser. We
invite the attention of Advertisers
to this unusual opening, and will
be glad to receive their favors.

members have had a full house is expect-
ed. Some of the deli.gntes will give their
recent Detroit ConviMition experiences
The bowling club will meet at 3 P. M
same day. A new set of by-laws has
been printed, and every member desiring
same can obtain a copy from Secretary
Young.

Philadelphia.

Club Notes.

The Florists'Clubmeeting on Tues-
day last was not largely attended, ow-
ing, no doubt, to so many other attrac-
tions existing in the city, on account of
the G. A. R. encampment. The present
officers of the Club were all renominated
for another year. John Walker told us
about the .S. A. F. convention in an orig-
inal song, which pertained mostly to the
bowling. .\t the next meeting, in Octo-
ber, Henry F. Michell will read a paper
on "Notes taken while on the Pacific
Coast."

Visitors at the Club meeting were, Jas.
P. Kelley and R. H. Tacke, Lexington,
Ky.; C. D. Zimmerman and Jas. Brown,
Buffalo, and J. D. Carmody, Evansville,
Ind., who was resplendent in G. A. R.
uniform and made a soldier's speech to
the Club.

American Pomological Society.

The .\merican Pomological Society
began its twenty-sixth biennial meet-
ing in Horticultural Hall, on Thursday.
The session was (jpened with prayer by
the Rev. H. C. McCook, D. D. Robert
Craig made an address of welcome on
behalf of the f>nnsylvania Horticultural
Society, which was responded to by Mr.
B.-nknians, of Augusta, Ga. The iueet-
ing was well attendeil and a very Hue ex-
hibit of fruit has been staged. The New
Jersey Horticultural Society exhibited
700 plates of fruit, the chief exhibitors
being Messrs. Rogers, of Newark; Black-
well, of Titusville; Black, of Hights-
town, and C. C. Corby and G. W. Fisher,
of Moutclair. The two last named
staged 80 plates of grapes, and Kllwan-
ger & barry, Rochester, .\'. Y., exhibited
75 plates of pears. Parry's Pomona
Nurseries. Parry, N. J., made an excep-
tional display of chestnuts, chieHy of the
Japanese varieties. The Penn«"vlvania
State College put up a fine collection of
20 varietes of apples and 20 of grape^
Professor L. R. Taft, of the Michigan Ex^
periment Station, exhibited peaches,
apples and grapes, aboutoO plates in all.
The entire exhibit was not complete, in
time to give fnllerdetails this week, there
being now 1,500 plates staged and about
200 more to be added.

A Cricket Match.

The return cricket match, Florists
versus St(jke Pogis, took place at Wissi-
uoming on Thursday. Time would per-
mit of only one inning on each side.
Score— Florists, 70; Stoke Pogis, 73.
David Rust.

Cleveland.

I>ry \\'eather.

The jiresent drought is the worse
experienced in this iiart of the State in
many years. It is now five or six weeks
since the last good rain, and vegetation
is suffering beyond description. For
miles around the city crops of all kinds
are literally burning up, and unless relief
comes before long the damage will be
very heavy.

Outdoor crops of flowers have suffered
largely, carnations in particular. Grow-
ers have commenced to lift these plants,
but the work is hindered by the condi-
tion of the weather. .Some few have the
greater part of their stock housed, wlnle
others"have not yet began and are wait-
ing for rain before commencing.

Trade Notes.

Trade conditions of the past sev-
eral weeks have been such as to afford
very little news of interest. The usual
Summer dullness has extended up to the
present week, but at this writing a con-
siderable change for the lietter is in view,
and dealers report a very brisk business
so far. Some dealers re[)ort that the
changehas comeat a uuich earlier period
than in former seasons. Withal, a very
prosperous Fall trade is jiredicted by
many.

Change of Fii-in.

The imrtnership existing between
S. N. & W. J. Pentecost, 707 Republic
street, this city, has recently been dis-
solved, W. J. Pentecost retiiing from the
firm. The business will be conducted as
usual, by S. N. Pentecost, at the above
address.

G. A. T.

We have received from the " Propagan-
da for Nitrate of Soda," 12 John street.
New \ork, some interesting literature
on the suliject of nitrate of soda as a fer-
tdizer. The i)amphlet may be obtained
by any one interested on application to
the addre.S8 given above.

Rate, 10 cents per line (8 wordfl), each Insertion.
Cash with order. This rate applies only to situation
wanted advertlBementa and when set solid, without
display. Display advertlBementa H.OO per Inch. When
letters are to be addressed In our care add 10 eta. to
cover expense of forwarding.

QITUATION wjinted as jisslatarit on private place
roses, carnations, vinery. D. H.. care Florists'
Excbantie.

QITUATION WHLited as KJirdener or fireman;
eleven years' experience; best of refertnce.
Peter Maher. Ki.. rill Park, L I. N Y

CnUATION wanted October 1st. as ass stant on
a flrst-class commercial place, by a man with
some experience. Address D. Q., care Florists'
axcnantie.

CITUATION wanted in commercial orRenileman's
place, 16 years' experience In Breenhouse
and Harden work. Address U. K.. care Flurlsis'
Exchange.

QITUATION wanted by first-class all-around
florist. 18 years' experience, not afraid of work ;
™«"ied ase 33; Rood references. D. J., care
Florists' Exchanae.

QITUATION Wiiuted by a German florist. 25. Rr^w-
MiR roses uud carnations; can Rive good refer-
ences. Wm. Boettcher. care Towell, florist. Hale-
dun Ave., Paterson. N. J.

QITUATION wanted by single German, 27 years
old. 14 years' experience In palms, ferns, rut
flowers and general stock; best of references. Ad-
dreas P. N.. Florists' Exchange.

QITUATION wanted, by g.n.d. practical man, aa
loremau or matiauer on commercial place well
up In roses. caruHtluns. and Renerai slock; flrst-
Class references. E. B.. care of A. D. Hose. Orange
Koad. Montclalr, N. J.

QITUATION wanted by florist, who has been 25
years In the buslnesi, married, good propaga-
tor and grower of carnations and bedding stuck ;
have worked In all branches of tbe business
Address P. o.. care Florists' Exchange.

ATURSERYMKN! A flrat-claas Industrloua mana-
ger and propagator wants posltlnn, aix years
In la'it position. IS years' experience in propaga-
ting greenhouse and nursery stock, wt-tl Info mt-d
In evergreen grow iig and aummer propauation of
rosep etc. Best of reference. Address H. B. Van
der Meyde. 10546 Mich. Ave.. Ruseland. Obicago III.

THE UNDERSIGNED

Oe<lre8 a permanent place wdere there is chance
toradvancament. Has had Hi gears' experience as
a hurlst in general Rreenhonse work; can work at
oarpentorina, pipe flttlne, paintlDK, xlazlna. and
other mechanical work. Has had a good business
education and experience and Is a practical botik-
keeper; has grown carnations foranumbor of years
with some degree of suocessi expert propagator of
general slock; has handled seeds for 25 jears; posi-
tion In the East preferred.

W. R. SHEI^MIIIE. ATODdile. Pa.

(cormerly Carnation tirower.)

SITUATION WANTED

Br a German-Swiss, 31. siiiirle, with •JO
retirs* practical experience in srowinif
cm llowcrs, palms, ferns and general stocki
commercial or private placet competent to
take full chariei Al references. Address

C. W., Florist,

140 Park Row, New York City.

HELP WIIITED

Bate SI per Inch. Mo adv. less than 50o.

H/AVTpri At once, a married man with
»» t%.i.\ t.L4U g^gii family, to assist fore-
man, one who has some knowledge of growing
roses.

n. p., care Florists' ExcIiaiiKe.

W^ANTED.

A middle aged, i Ingle man, Scotch or German pre-
ferred, for greenhousK ; a steady place and good home ;
state age and lowest wages.

D, I>I., care Florleta' Exchange.

WANTED.

Grower of Hardy Perennials with thorough
commercial experience in this class of stock ;
must be accustomed to handling men.

HENRY A. UREKR, Lock Box 1618,
Philadelphia.

^VANTED.

An active, young man, with some experience
in rosehouses. Only a youDf mau of good
character will suit. Address

Y., Lock Box 4»

Cbatbam. 9i. j.

Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

BELMHIIIED.

WANTED

An assistant in a commercial piece, lOOfO ft.
glass; give references and state wages, inclu-
ding board, per month.
OEORGE 8. BELDINO, MIddletown, N.Y

^W ANTED AT ONCE.

An experienced gardenerflorlBl, who fully under-
EtiDdBgruwInK of palms, ferns, roses, carDatlons and
general greenhouse btock In a retail place. Must be
good poHcr, propagator, and design maker. None
need apply unlefs ihey fully understand the huslness.
blDgle man preferred. Wages »a.lX) to »S5.0I) a month
and board; If married $12.00 a week to start, Kefer-
ences required.

D. L., care Florists' Exclinnite.

^VANTED.

A good all-round man, as grower of carna-
cion8,violetsand mignonette; mustbemarried
but without family; German preferred; 5
room cottage on the place; within 30 miles of

?fi'ir°'".,«.;^?,P'5'J'' P»"on on Monday, at
117 W. 30th St., New York.

WANTED AT ONCE.

Young man of good steady habits to work in
greenhouse and garden one who can make
himself generally useful on a small com-
mercial place. Address, stating experience
nationality and reference, also wages expected
with board. Steady place for the right man.
Address
H. B. D.. Box 15, Essex, Conn.

HOSINESS OPPORTONITIES.

Kate 81 per Inch. No adv. lesa than 60c.

FOR SALE OR RENT.

Three greenhouses, 18x8,j feet each, 5000 feet
of glass, heated by steam ; a desirable opportu-
niiy for a business man. Address

SARA E. CONNER, Coatesvllle, Pa.

BUSINESS FLORIST.

Boston summer resort, greenhouse, cold
frames, etc. ; living apartments; rent paid in
labor; flne business if skilled in care of shrubs
and grounds ; best of references reriuired.

Address 519 Beacon St., Boston, Mass.

MISGEUINEOUS.

Rate 181 per Inch. No adv. less than 50c.

_, Seotember 2d, 189!).

The nrm of Trowbridge & Holmes, of Fish-
kill Village, N. Y.. is this day dissolved by
mutual consent. The business in future will
te conducted by I he undersigned, who will pay
all bills of the old Hrm and to whom all moneys
due said Arm must be paid.

B. H. TR.01VBRIDGE,

Successor to TnowBniDOE & Hor.MES.

FOR SALE.

At the price of
Eipht No. 8 (eniartred)

FURMAN BOILERS

Particulars on application to
AMERICAN ROSE CO., WashlngtoD, D. C.

FOR SALE.

Two "Exeter" steam boilers, 23 sections
each, $200 each; No. 8 " Herendeen " steam
boiler, $75.C0; n lot of 8x10 and 10x14 glass, $2.uo
per box; 60,000 •i\^ inch Hower pots, $2 00
per 1000.

E. J. VAN REYPER,

Belleville, N. J,

To Close Out Our Business it Kennsit kOuare !

.V FEW THOUSAND '

SCOTT, ELDORADO and CARTLEDGE,

At S30.00 per 1000.

Ahout 700 12 ft. Sash Bars, second hand, at 10c.
each; 1800ft. 4 In. pipe (cast), 10c. pertoot.

A BOILiEK made of 4 In. pipe and heating satis-
factorily l;;i.Kl feet uf same, nearly new, $30.00 cash.

EDWARD SWAYNE, Wawaset. Pa.

Mention the Florists" Exchange when writing.

898

Thb FLORISTS' Exchange.

IK YOU NfctD Ki,.-i:--»

Send n» your liut lor p? ices.

THEC.A.REESERCO.

URBANA, OHIO,
'tvbolesale Rose Grovrers.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

ROBT. CRAIO & SON,

(OSES, PBLjIIS, GBOTONS,

...CARNATIONS.,
and Novelties In Decorative Plants,

Market and 49th Sts., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

■■■HMMMBMaaMIMBBHBBBBBBBai
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

BOSE STOCK.

500 BKIDES, 500 'MAIDS, from
3J^ and 4 Inch pots, fine stocky

plants

$4.00 per lOO; $40 per lOOO.

EDW. J. TAYLOR,

Southport, Conn.

M*'nt1r.Ti Tho FlorlntH' Bxfhane*' wh>-n writing.

LOOK

Extra tine Kose
Plants 3jj and 4
inch pots, i4.0*) per
hundred.

HFPPf Bride and
1 ii^iyE^. Bridesmaid

First Class Carnation Plants,

Daybreak, Albertini H. Keller, $5.00

per lOO, $45 per lOOO.
McGowan, $4.50 per lOO. $40 per

1000.

Smilax Plants,

3 in pots, $2.50 per 100.

JAMES E. BEACH,

776 Park Avenue, - - Bridgeport, Conn.

Mention the FlorNf.j' Fyfhar.gfc <^ h,-n wrlring.

ROSES

Souv. flu Cnrnot 8ouv. de ~\Vootton

Meteor K. A. Victoria

From 3 Inch pota, JS.OO per IW.

Catherine Mermet
Nipbetos
The Bride
Bon 8ilene
Perle des Jardins

Duchess of Albany
Sunset
Bridesninid
La France
Fapa Gontier

From 3 Inch pota, $7.00 per lOO ; jtiO.OO per 1000.

STRONG,
FIELD-
GROWN

CARNATIONS

HEALTHY
STOCK

Dlelba, ?i200 per 100.

Bon Ton, Buttercup, *10.00 per 100.

John Yonng New York Flora Hill

Jubilee Annnzindy Daybreak

Thos. C'artlediie

let Blze, JS.uu per lOU; $7uuo per 1000.

2d •• 6 00 " 60 00

C> A. Dana Jahn*s Scarlet I>leteor
Alaska LizzleMciaowan Wui. Scott

Portia

l8t size, $7.00 per lOO; $60.00 per 1000.
2d " 5.00 " 40.00

S AO: I Xj .A. 2^ .

strong planta, from 2^4 in. pots. $2.S0 a 100 ; $20.00 a 1000
NEW TRADE LIST ON APPLICATON.

WOOD BROS., Fishkill, N. Y.

Mention the Flongta' Exchange when wrlttng.

Boston.

The'auctionsaleot choiceof stallsiiitlie
Boston Flower .Market, Park street, nill
take place Saturday. September 10,
ISO'.), at S;:!u A. M. This is always an
interesting occasion. The bidding hither-
to has been spirited and lively, and it is
oxptx'ted this year will be no exception.
.\ ltir;;e attendance is anticipated, so be
on hand early.

\t tlie last meeting of the Massachu-
setts Horticultural Society a committee
was appointed to draw up resolutions of
condolence on the death of Mr. Benj. G.
Smith, an esteemed member of the So-
cietv. The secretary also reported the
death of M. Henri Leveque de Vilmorin,
a corresponding member, who died re-
cently in Paris. There were fifty new life
members elected to the Society.
«'eehly Exhibition.

Saturday last was not prize day for
the Massachusetts Horticultural So-
ciety, owing to the near approach of the
annual exhibition of plants and flow-
ers; however, the display of flowers was
very beautiful. One side of the long
table was filled with excellent speci-
mens of dahlias, gladioli and gaillardias
by Mrs. J. B. Lawrence. On the other
side Lothrop & Higgins exhibited some
fine specimens of dahlias, mostly of the
large show varieties. J. Warren Clark
showed an extensive display of gladioli
—all seedlings excepting a few spikes
of Africalne and Grande Rouge. Mrs.
E. M. Gill exhibited dahlias and other
cut flowers and T. E. Coburn pansies.
trollius and abutilon Infanta Eulalie.
For all the above displays, gratuities
were awarded. Mrs. M. S. Higgins
brought a handsome collection of
cannas. Miss Alice L. Grinnell received
an award of a gratuity for a handsome
display of native plants. D. S. Brown

HEADQUARTERS FOR

HARDY ROSES

We are now bookinfir orders for Kosea in
large lota at Reduced Prices. Write

for particulars.

W. & T. SMITH CO., Geneva, N. Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

4-incli Good
Plants*

$4.00

Per 100

lOO BRIDES,
ISO MERMETS,

SO PERLES,
2SO I.A FRANCE,

I2S COPCriERS,
ISO 'MAIDS,
300 Viiicas, 3 Id , 3-1 leads. 3 feet long. J4 1X1 per ICO.
.500 Lalauias, 2 In.. 1 year. 3-4 leaves, tS.Ul' per lUO.
CASH WITH ORDER.

A. A. WHITBRED, - ALTOONA, PA.

Mention the Florists' Exrhangf when writing.

Finest Forcing Roses s?t;Tc

BRIDE .T. $2.50 $4.00

AlsoSoupert, Hermosa, DeGraw.Krugerand
a full line of roses from 2^-inch potp, at low
prices. Send for prices. Cash with Order.

SMI LAX Floe young plants, $12.00 per lOOO

THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0.

Mention th« Florists' Erchajige wh<^a writtlng-

Bride, Bridesmaid, Perle, Wootton,

Mme. Chatenay,

3 and 4 inch pots, $4.00 per 100.

The above are all good Btron-r clean
stoclt fit for immediate planting.

LVEMDEN BROS., - Wllliamsport, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

A MCDir* A M ntr A I TT'V Bridesmaid, Peric, Bride. Snnget, Meteor,
rViTldvl w/\l^ DLZr\U 1 1 Morpan.Xestout, Mermet, La France, Nlphe-

Kalserln, 3, 3}^ and 4 ioch.

A. S. MAG BEAN, Lakewood, N. J.

t08,

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, all sizes. SMILAX. FIELD

GROWN CARNATIONS. MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS.

Mention the Florlatfl' Exchange when writing.

FIRST QUALITY FORCINQ ROSES

Perfectly liealltiy and Kro-nn especially for late plantitiK.

Only selected growth from floweiing shoota used In propagating.

SUNSET, SAFKANO. PRES. CARKOT, KAItSEKIN, METEOR,

•MAID, WOOTTON, PERI.E, HII>IE. HOSTE,

3 Inch pots, 83.00 per 100. 4 Inch pots, SS.OO per 100.

Mention this paper J' ^' DILI^ON, Bloomsburg, Pa.

showed Nelumbo lutea (water chinqua-
pin) grown in a pond in Tapleyville.
Joseph S. Chase exhibited Moore's
Early, Campbell's Early and Green
Mountain grapes, and was awarded a
gratuity by the fruit committee.

Mushrooms were the only vegetables
shown. This collection was displayed
by the Boston Mycological Club. The
wet weather of late having been favor-
able to their growth, this was the
largest collection that has been shown
for some time. The president of the
society appointed the Executive Com-
mittee (of which he is chairman), the
treasurer and the secretary to represent
the society at the funeral of Benjamin
G. Smith.
Market Notes.

Themarketon Wednesday morning
opened verj- good, and the prices that
some of the growers received were very
satisfactory. Colored carnations realized
$1.50 a 100, except .Scott, which are in
very poor condition, many of the grow-
ers having their stock scorched during
the last week. White carnations, how-
ever, sold well at $1.2.") a 100. Beauty
roses brought from $8 to $5 a dozen.
There is a large quantity of carnations
now, also a good supply of roses, espe-
cially of Meteor, Carnot and Kaiserin.
Beautv are coming in in fairly large
quantities. Meteor bring from f 1 to .f4
a mo, and Kaiserin from $2 to f6a 100,
while on first grade Carnot the prices
hold out much better. The .season for
good asters and sweet peas has passed,
there being a small quantity of the poorer
grades yet in the market.

There is large tiuantities of lancifo-
lium lilies and glailioli about, and these
are in good demand for funeral work, of
which there has been quite a rush the
past week.

Bert Leavitt, of Welch Bros., is back
again from a very pleasant vacation of
two weeks, looking hale and hearty.
David Welch, of the same firm, has also
returned from a pleasant sojourn in the
mountains. F. J. Norton.

A Lynn, (Mass.) Florist Buncoed.

The plant swindler has again made
his appearance; thistimeat Lynn, Mass.,
William Miller & Son being his victims,
and the amount of the bill $60. The
same old game was played and, unfortu-
nately, successfully. The fellow is still
at large.

Pittsburj:.

Trade 'Se-wa.

Very little has been going on the
past week; the weather, perhaps, being
somewhat to blame — very hot and too
dry. Stock is fair and plentiful, with
asters to burn. Scmple is cutting some
good ones of his famous strain at pres-
ent. Koses do not amount to much, and
carnations are scarce. Carnation plants
are nearly all housed and in good shape.
Chrysanthemums look promising; in
sonie places grasshoppers are doing mis-
chief; they seem more in evidence this
year than for a long time.

Jottings.

Oscar Oehmler, who was employed
in J. M.Gasser's store, in Cleveland, for a
year or more, was in town for a few days
before taking a new position in a florist
store in Washington. D. C.

Wm. Loew, who spent .several weeks in
Mt.Clemensaftertlie Detroit Convention,
has returned home.

A. W. Smith, the .Sixth street florist,
will shortly move to a much larger store
a lew doors from his present stand,
where he will have the hirgest florist
establishment in the city.

M. Kice, of M. Rice & Co.. and M. Ren-
kauf, of H. Bayersdorfer & Co., both of
I'hiladelphia, were in the city on their
way home from the West.

'i'he photograph of the florists taken
at the Convention in Detroit, which was
reproduced in one of the late issues of the
Florists* Exchange, isaii excellent print
Olid iiuicli adiiiircil by all. E. C. Ludwig
h.id a copy framed and it makes a fine
picture.

A few of the bowlers played last week
and made some excellent scores. A club
is to be formed shortly of active mem-
bers who can be relied on to attend the
next Convention.

John Bader is off again on a trip to the
State of Illinois, near the Banks of the
Wabash, lot:)king at some real estate.

Assistant Superintendent of Scheiiley

Park, Harrison, will shortly leave on his

vacation, taking in the Eastern cities

and making a trip up the Hudson river.

E. C. Reineman.

St. Louis.

Hot Spell Hurts Trade.

A spell of very hot weather has
been with us during the past week, the
thermometer ranging well up in the nine-
ties, with blazing sun and hot winds.
This seems to have had a bad effect on
business. Considerable (luantities of
stock are left over. Funeral work is
about all there is doing, and not much of
that. Roses and carnations, from young
stock, are of poor quality as yet.

Notes.

Carl Beyer had the decoration for
the Swabian-fest. As usual, it was a
column 40 feet in height, artistically
arranged with products of the field sur-
rounded by palms— a very creditable
piece of work.

Shaw's Garden had its second open
day last Sunday and was visited by
great throngs of people.

Our Delegates in Chicago.

On our arrival in Chicago we vis-
ited the store of J. C. Vaughan and were
shown through tlie big building where
there are still great quantities of stocks
though, at this time of the year those car-
ried are at their lowest. Here we met
our friend and former St. Louisian, J. S.
Wilson, who kindly escorted a party out
to Western Springs. We were pleased to
note the great changes for the better here,
under Mr. Wilson's careful management.
Large and finely grown stocks were seen
on every hand, not common, cheap stuff,
but stock which requires skill to grow
and is worth money when marketed —
houses full of the Boston fern, elegant
specimens of show chrysanthemums, be-
sides novelties and palms. Here we had
a view of the ten acres of cannas, the
five-acre dahlia field, and one of the best
assortments of phlox we have ever seen.
\ glance at the latter would certainly
help to make it more popular than it is.
Decided improvement was noticed at the
entrance, it being now tastefully planted
in beds, mostly of cannas and other
things on trial.

We later visited the establishments of
Rcinberg Bros, and Bas.sctt & Washburn.
In carnation work the latter places were
a revelation to us. We had heard of
the ten or flfteen-acre places, but were in-
clined to think those statements were in-
fused with a little hot air. The only hot
air we found, however, was in and
around the houses, for after a walk
through the vast expanse of glass we
would have been willing to believe they
contained fifty acres. We can hardly con-
ceive where the product of these immense
places can find a market, and not only
these, but scores of other large places—
as many as six or eight in some localities
— can be seen around the suburbs of Chi-
cago.

They were planting carnations at Bas-
sett & Washburn's and these when in
flower would be worth miles of travel to
see. Stock in general looked excellent.
We did notseeabadlotanywhere. Chrys-
anthemums were not observed in the
quantities we expected; nearly all being
roses and carnations.

In palms and ferns the place of Geo.
Wittbold will soon rank equal to the
places of the East. Great quantities of
both these plants were seen in excellent
condition. Improvements and enlarge-
ments of the plant go steadil.v on.

We had thepleasureof meetingThomas
Wallis, superintendent of grounds and
gii'i-nliousi-s of Rose Hill Cemetery. He
took pli'asure in showing us around, to
the various points of interest; a promi-
nent feature was the results ot planting
large trees with which he has been quite
successful. He is greatly worried just
now at the appearance of a new cater-
pillar which eats up the grass, leaving it
brown — in much the same manner as
a long drought. C. C. S.

Henry Carson, Cadiz, Ohio, died thi re
August 28.

Professor F. J. Dupree, of the horticul-
tural di-partment of Clemson College,
died at Pendleton, S. C, August 25.

The issue of the Florists' Ex-
CHA.>4GE for Sept. 16 and again for
Sept. 30, will be 10,000 copies; this
means a copy for each and every
likely and desirable purchaser. We
invite the attention of Advertisers
to this unusual opening, and will
be glad to receive their favors.

September 0, 1899.

The Florists' Exchhngb.

899

♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦

SMILAX

4000 3 inch pots, $2.50 per 100.
Strong, healtliy plants.

I ASA. L. BROWN,

KEARNEY, N.J

« Davis Avenue,

J (Near Newark.)

i

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♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

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SSIMII^AX:

A few thousand good plants

a leftat J1..50 per 100. |

I ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. ■

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Plants in 2J^ in. pots,

$15.00 per 1000.
Cash Witb Order.

SMILAX

LtKGER, 676ive.E,BayonnB City, N.J.

Mention the Floiiats' Exchange when writing

^VII^L, EXCHANGE

3 and 4 Inch Hritlesmniil Konch, AmpelopsiN.
Drncipnit liitlivina, 6 Inch, and A»«pidiHl rasfur

CarDatloDS and HuBtoii Fern.

WAVERLY GREENHOUSES. Tuckahoe. N.Y.

Mention the FlorlatB' Exchange when writing.

CHINESE PRIMROSES

Keady for 4 inch potfi, per lOO, $2.60.

OBCONICAS per 100, $2.50

BABV PKIItlROSES " 6 00

rOlNSKTTIAS in4in. pots. " 10.00
All Fiue Plaols. Cash wltt Order.

M. & S. DYSINGER, Albion, Mich.

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Biowallia GigaDtea

Fine I'lants to Gro^v on for XiuaH Trade.

Rooted Cuttinf?s, $2.00 per 100. Out of 2'i
inch pots (hushy), $4.U0 per ICO. Out of 3'; inch
pots (bushy), $6 a 100. Samples, 10c. in stamps.

HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa.

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CHINESE PRIMROSES

In 21-4 Inch paper pots, $2 25 per 100;
out of 2 Inch pots, $1 50 per 100.

PANSY PLANTS

liaised from the best seed, good, healthy stock,

ao ctB, per lUO; ^2 50 per 1000. Cash with order.

H. STAHLHUT, Brooklyn, N.Y.

N. E. Cor. New Lots Road and Shepherd Ave.

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ALTERKANTHERAS

iH in. pots, strong, per 100, $2.00.
4 in. pots, in full bloom, per 100, $5.00.

C. OTTO SCH WABE, Florist

JENKINXO^VI*, FA.

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A FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT!

Bride and RrldeHniald RoNes, 3 In.. $4.00 per 100.

Hentia Belmorennn and ForHteriana* 3 In.,
25c. each. Itntnnia Borbonica, 4 in , 25c. each.

ChineHC Primrose, finest strain, 21c. .$2.00; 2"^ In.,
$3.00 per lOu, ANparngUH Sprengeri, 2 In., fine,
$5.00 per lOJ. ANparngUH Plumowus, 3 In., fine,
$8.0uper 100. Cineraria. AiiipelopHidVeitcbil
and Smilax.2 In., $2,00 per UlO. Cyclamen, 3 In.,
line plants, $0 00 per 100. Rex Begonia, flne
stock, mixed, $4 00 per 100. Cash with order.

GEO. M. CnilllANS. Ke-wton, M. j.

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BEGONIA REX

10 varieties, 3-lucli pots. $.:S.OO per 100.

QCpnilllQ Fine. 3 In.. 20 yars., »3 per 100. Rooted
DtUUnino cutt[nK8 of same, by mall, $1.50 per 100.

DRtCfNA INDIVISA U^Ta^"'" ""'■'"'''■

CnHh with Order, I'lciise,

GEORGE J. HUGHES, Berlin, N. J.

Mention th« Florists' Bxchango when writing.

100,000

fliieij's Mm Plignoqette

Fine stocky plants from seed bed ; tbese
are the true strain.

40c. per 100 ; $3.00 per 1000. Sample, 10c.

J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa.

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C'hinese Primroses, very strong plants of the
finest varieties, 2!ii Id. pot*, ready for 3 In , $2 50 per 100.

Violets, Marie Louise and Farquhar, 3 In., extra
strong, healthy stock, $5.00 per 100.

Ageratnm, Prlnces^s Pauline, flne novelty, plants
for stock, 2J^ in.. $2.00 per 100.

Field-grown ('arnniione. all varieties sold
except McGowan, Portia, Roee Queen.

AVanted in exchange, 50o SMILAX from 2!^
inch pots.

RICHARD INSALL. West Moorestown, N.J.

Lock Box 514 NearPh ladelphla.

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CINERARIAS

For CHRISTMAS FLOWERING.

We are tlie largest growers of this beautiful plant
in America and grow Iiiimenfe quantities both for
Christmas and Easter. Sales amounting to over 100,000
yearly, which Id Itself speaks eloquently of our
Superior Strain. 2! j Inch, $2.00 per ItW.

WHITTON & SONS,

Wholesale Florists, City & Green Sis., UTIC, N.Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

P A M Q I P Q Large flowering strain, 40 eta. per 100 :

THnOICO 12.511 per louo.

UARflV nftlQITQ Snowball and Longfellow.

nnnui unioico 75c. per loo; tsoopenooo.
BOSTON FERN 2'^ i"^. »ioo p" m.

Mlied.
$1.50 per 100.

PEPEROMIAS Mixed, $1.50 per 100. Casli.

BYER BROS., Ghambersburg, Pa.

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STOCK PLANTS.

BEG<*NIAS, llowerlng. mixed. 3 In., $1.00 per K«.
A(;KKATIIHI, bluo or white, 21,; In,, $2 00 per 100.
COLE US, 30 varieties, mixed. 2H In., $2 00 per 100.

GEORGE H. DODGE, Blllerica, Mass.

BOUGAINVILLEA G. SANDERIANA

A new plant that every florist should have. Easily
managed and a sure nmneyniaker. Blooms when
quite young and produces Us ri.isy crimson flowers In
great profusion. Fine for cuttlog In sprays or as a pot
plant. Has splendid foliage.

3 In. pot plants $1.50 perdoz.: $10.00 per 100.

3!^ " " 2.00 " 15.00

4 " ', 2,50 ■* 2O00 "

5 " " 3,50 •* 30.00 "

Eight 3 In. pot plants, postpaid for $1. Cash with order
THE DINGEE & CONARD CO., WEST GROVE, PA
Mention the Florlats' Exchange when wTittny

49- DAISY, SILENE. PANSY -m

Fine Siocliy Plants. Uj ""i! Eiiress
Daisy, double Giant Maxima, red, white, ""' I'X"'

pink $0.50 |3 50

Pansy. Benary's Non Plus Ultra, or Mam-
moth

Mynsotis. Nana Comp., blue, Victoria,

Forget-me-not

IVIignoiieite, Allen's Deflance, true strain

Ailene. Pendula Dellcata. fl, pi . pink

•' (ompacta Bonnettl. tl pi . scarlet

A very beautiful spring bedding plant, hardy for out

of doors, dwarf and compact, flowers bright pink,

borne profusely In a dense, compact mass; valuable

for edging on ribbon borders, and a nice pot plane.

Sample, 10 cts. t^'~Cash with order, please.
SHELLROAO GREENHOUSE & SEED CO.. Grange. Md.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when wpitlnn.

.GO 4.00

rin

4-00

511

3.00

fill

4.00

60

4.00

AS GOOD AS THE BEST

RDCTniU rrDM from S Incli poti.
DUOiUn rtnn u.,1,1 per doz , $25.00 per 100;
from i; in. pots, $5,110 per doz.. $3000 per 100.

CARNATIONS •'""'■«'T;r'3?S»''e"""' ''"

4i»i Scott, $5 110 per K«); 4CII McGownn. $5.00 per 100.

SPHAGNUM MOSS """.S-p^e'rinbi .ots

Orchid I'eut. *l.i*' per bbl. ; rotted Peat for potting,
$1.00 per bbU, $4 50 per 5 bbl lots; One rotted Peat,
without libre, 15 cts. per bbl , $3 (ii per R bbl. lots.
The above are cash prices.

MRS. FLORA T.HOWELL, Pine Bush, N.Y.

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U A D r\ V D I IVI 1^ Q Her Majesty, Souv. de Sale, Gertrude, Laura
rlMIVl/l niMIVW Wilmer, 2% inch pots, $4.00 per 100.

Marie Louise, Swanley White, Schoenbrun, Russian,

|3.00 per 100; 2'/i inch plants.

THE CONARD & JONES COMPANY, -West OroTe, Pa.

VIOLETS

BABY PRIMROSES

Strontr, healthy stock, ready for i inch pots, 75 cte. per doz.,
by mail ; $5 per 100, by express. Transplanted stock, $3 per 100.

Finestrftin, from flats,
$1 60 per 100.

2 in. pots, $2 25 per 100. Carefully
packed. Express charges paid.

Cash with order. E. FRYER, Berfiman St. & New Lots Ave. Bklyn, N.Y.

Mention the Florleta' Exchange when writing.

CHINESE PRIMROSE

PRIMROSES

Extra stronir, ready for 3 incli pots. Well known throughout the U. S. and Canada
as the finest large tlowcririK fringed varif ties grown. SIllKles, named, |2.jj0 per 100;
$i;0.00 per KIIKI DoubleH, named, $4,110 per 10(1; $35.01) per 1000. 350 at 1000 rates.
Extra plants added liliertilly to help pay e.xpreesttge.

PRIMROSB SEED, of best 13 varieties, single and double, mixed,
400 seeds, $1.00; half packet, 50cts.

GIANT PANSY SEED.

The best ot Mammoth varieties; no finer ever ottered ; all the seed plants critically

selected. Packet, 3500 seeds, $1.00; half packet, 50cts.

A packet of the beautiful new Forget-Me-Not J EWEL added to every order for seeds.

STRICTLY CASH PRICES VS^.".!.?' JOHN F. RUPP, SHIREMANSTOWN, PA.

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SOOOBEHBEXiDSOOOPBiBOSESExiiiE

Begonia, Rex, assorted, 2^ in

" named

Per 100

$4 00

6.0O

Tuberous, 2)4 in 6.00

Lemon Verbenas, 2)4 in 3.00

Impatiens Sultanl, 2J4 in 3.00

Per 100
Prim rose Chinese, ex. flne strain, 3)4 in. ..$3.00

English Ivy, 3 to 3 ft 6.00

Manettla Blcolor, Sin 6.00

CERAISIVMS, 2)4 in.—

Sweet Scf^nted, Mrs. i*oilock. Pansy 4 00

Mrs. Parker 6.00

hoote:i> OTJTa?XKros.

GERANIUMS. Perioo

Assorted $1.50

Mixed 1,26

Mars, Happy Thought 3.00

Mrs. Pollock 2.00

Mrs. Parker 4.00

Silver Leaf, Rose Scented, Ivy 1.50

M me. Saileroi 1.35

Freak of Nature 4.00

Perioo

Abutllon, var. trailing $3.00

Begonia, Bex 2.00

" Incarnata Gigantea 2.00

" Flowering 2.00

Impatiens Sultani 3.00

Manettia Blcolor 2.00

Lemon Verbenas 1.60

TERMS, CASH OR C. O. D.

GREENE & UNDERHILL, WATERTOWN, N. Y.

UentlOB th* Florlits' Elxcbuur* when wiitlnr.

CYCLAMENS, PRIMULAS, CINERARIAS

FINEST STRAIN IN TIIR WORLD.

Cyclnmen Pernicuin SplendenH Gitran-
tpuiii. In 4 assorted colors, flne plants from 3 in. pots,
$8.00 per 100 ; $75.00 per 1000.

Chinese Prim roues (fringed foliage), best market
varieties, single, from llatB, $2.0u per 100; from 2 in.
pots. $2.50 per HW ; double while and red, from 2>^ In.
pota, $4.00 per 100 ; single blue same price.

Cineraria hyb. Max. vrandiflora and nana.

from flats, $1.75 per 100.

X X CARNATIONS <T-<cld- grown). Daybreak.
A A UHnnnilUnO wm. Scott. McGowan, iBt

size, $r..«i p.r i(>0 ; $15.00 per 1000. Second size, $4.00

per lOO; $35.(W per lOM.

Satisfaction guaranteed.
PAUL. MADER. East Stroudsbure. Pa.
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PRIMROSE

Perioo
Chinese Primroses, single mixed, 2 inch

pots $2.00

Obconica Grandiflora, 2 inch pots 3.50

" •' Rosea 3.00

FORBESII "BABY " - '°<^'> p"'^'

I UIIUI.OII, unoi, $30Operl00.

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERPV|in.pojs.

CARNATIONS Field-grown, $4.00 per 100.
PANSY PLANTS «2.60 a lOOO; OOc. a 100.

PANSY SEED nenary's Non Plus nitra.
rniioi occu oz., $4.00, none better.

CASH WITH ORDER.

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio.

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SPECIAL OFFER

OF CHOICE STOCK

-From the Field.
HARDY PINKS-Anna Boleyn.

$5.00 to J8.0I1 per 100.

DAYBREAK CARNATIONS »^ 'Op'"
DRACAENA INDIVISA ^oTsfTi5.«)'"tS

$25.00 per lull.

VINCA VARIEGATA $1000 per loo.

PANSIES $4.00 per 1000.

NOTE— For $1,50 we will send by express, buyer
to pay frelgbr, a fair sample of each article enume-
rated, or come and see if convenient.

Terms, Casb with Order.

C. SOLTAU & CO.,

190 Grant Avenue, Jersey City, N. J.

Near West Side Avenue.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

PRIMROSES

...AND...

PANSY PLANTS.

Perioo. ICOO.
44,000 PRIMULAS, alba, rubra

and mixed, 3)4 in. pots $3.D0 $18.00

14 000 PBIMCLAS, obconica and

japonica,2>4in 3.00 18.00

4.CC0 NEW YELLOW BABY

PRIMROSE, 2J.;i in 10.00 IW.OO

24.000 PANSY PLANTS, large-
flowering (large) 6.00

14,(00 PETUNIAS, doublefringed,

22 varieties, mixed, 2)4 in 3.0O 26.00

1,000 NEW GERANIUM De Roo

Mitting, 2)4 in 10.00

20O ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS,

6in 25.00

1,000 LYCOPODIUM DENT.,

2)4in 2.00

1000 PELARGONIUM, The

Queen, 2)4 In 3.00

lOOO TRUE MAIDENHAIR

FERN, 214 in 6.00

1000 CARNATION EMPBE.SS... 6.00

5 Plants at 100 rates.

THE MORRIS FLORAL CO.,

mORRIS, II.I..

Mention the Florlsta' IBxchmngv when writlnc

900

Thb F=ii-ORisTS' Exchange.

J. K. ALLEN,

Whol*ul« Commission Dealer In

CUT F=I-Oin£ERS,

S7 W. S8th Street, Mew Tork.

Orderi br matl or tAl6K»ph promptly attendtd
to. Telephone Call, 3»i 88th at.

ROSES, Blue ind White VIOLETS, Speclaltlei.

W. S. ALLEN,

■7 West aSth St., New York.

Correepondence Solicited.

BLAUVELT & GUTTMAN,

36 W. 27th St.. NEW YORK,

lolssale CoMssion Florists

Consignments of flrst-claBB Block BoUcIted.
Orders by mall or tfleerapb receive the beat of

attenrlun. tWruoSR U63-lSth St.

CUT FLOWER EXCHANCE

404-412 E. 34th St., N.Y., near Farry.

Open every Morning at fi O'clock a. m. for the

Sale of Cut Flowera.
ThlB Is not a commlBslon house; the market

conalBtB of individual stands.
' Wall Space for Advertising Purposes to Rent
J. DONALDSON. SECRETARY.

WM. H. GUNTHER,

Wholesale Florist

VIOLETS AND CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

ConsIgnmen'B Solicited

30 West 29th St., New York.

Telephone, 2300— 38th S'reet.

MICHAEL A. HART,

Wholesale S Commission Florist,

44 W. 29th St., men York.

Telephone 0«U, VSn 38tta Bt.
All klnde ol Beiei, Tloleti and Camatloni

a ipeoialtr.
OflOElia PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.

EDWARD C. HORAN,

Wholesale Florist

No. 47 W. 28th St.. New York.

The Bride, Mermet and American Beauty,
Specialties.

JULIUS LANG,

Wholesale Florist

53 WEST SOtJl ST.

Ooul^nments Solicited. NEW YORK.

FRANK MILLANG,

Wholesale Commision Dealer in

CUT FLOWERS

408 E. 34th St., NEW YORK CITY.

Cut Flower Exchange.

Telephone Call, 399 Madison Square.

THE NEW YORK CUT FLOWER GO.

119-121 West 23d Street,

I 12-1 14 West 24th Street,

TtUphoBi 733-18ttu NEW YORK.

OONSIDNMINTa SOLIOITED.

Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders.

Mf>ntioa the fnorlata' ii^xchanxu wQeo wrUlD«.

HEADQUARTERS FOR SUMMER ROSES

Kalserin AuKosta and President Carnot are tbe leaders.

Ttae lilKbest
grade of . . .

always on
band . . .

A SI»ECIAI,TY.

JAMES McMANUS, 759 ^i)^l^Sll\are, 50 W. 30th St.. HEW YORK.

McKELLAR & WINTERSON,

'Wholesale Commission Jobbers

In Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies.
45, 47, 49 WABASH AVENUE,

Manufacturers of Wire Work,
■ ■ CHICAGO, ILL.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND, wxxox.esax.b

CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

No. 67 Bromfleld St. and 18 Chapman Place, BOSTON. MASS.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Namea and Varletlei

New York

Boston

Philadelphia

Baltimore

Buffalo

Sept. 8. 1899
3fl.ro to 25.0(1

Sept. 7. 1899
20.00 to 25.01

Sept, 7.

1899

Sept. 7,

1899

Sept. 6,

1899

A. Beacty, fancy-special.

.... to 36,00

,.,. to

20.00 to 30.00

' " extra

8.00 to 18.01

10.00 to 18. 0(

.... to

15 nil

,,,, to

lO.Ofl to 20.00

" No. 1

4.00 to 8. a
3. CO to 4.0(

6.00 to 8.0(
3.0U to 5.01

6.00 to
2.00 to

13. 0(

6.011

,,,, to
4.00 to

6'6('i

5.00 to
3.00 to

10 00

" Culls & ordinary

6,00

Bride

1.00 to 6.01'

1.00 to 4.0(1

2.00 to

6 01

3,00 to

4.01

2.00 to

6.00

Bridesmaid

l.tO to 5.ai

1.00 to 4.01

2.00 to

5 0(1

2.00 to

3 0(1

2.00 to

6,00

Hoste

.... to ....

.,,. to ....

to

.,,, to

to

75 to 3 0(1

3 00 to 6 00

to

,,,. to
3 00 to

.... to
2.00 to
.... to

K IT A Vintnrla

1 60 to 6.00

to

3.00 to

6 Of

4 00

6 00

«» La France ordinary...

1.00 to 3.00

,,,. to ,,,.

3.00 to

3,00

3.00 to

4,00

« " extra

.... to ....

.... to ,,..

4.00 to

5 00

.... to

.... to

^ Mermet

.... to ....

.... to .,,.

.... to

.... to

to

2.00 to
..,, to

4,00

2,00 to
,,,, to

6,00

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan

1.00 to 2.0(1

.,,, to ....

..,, to

Nlpbetos

to ...

to

to

.... to
.... to

2,01

,,,, to
,,,, to

PapaQontier

.... to ....

.... to ....

,,,, to

1.00 to 3.0(1

2.00 to
to

3,00

2,00 to
to

4,00

Souv. de Wootton

.,., to ....

.,,. to ,,,.

,,,, to

ORCHIDS— Cattleyas

41.00 to 60.00

,.,, to .,.

.... to 50.00

to

,.., to

Cypripediums

.... to ....

.,,. to ,,,,

.... to

..,. to

,.,. to

Dendroblum formosum.

.... to ....

,,.. to ,,.,

.... to

,... to

to

others

.... to ....

.,.. to ,,..

.... to

.... to

,,,, to

( Tnf'r grades, all colors.

.35 to 1.00

.3i to .61

.25 to

,S6

.40 to

60

,50 to

75

M ( White....

.3'i to 1.01

.60 to .7S

.50 to

.75

.60 to

l,ll(

,76 to

1 ?6

e Standard 1 Pink

.35 to 1.01

.35 to .6'

.50 to

76

.60 to

1 01

,75 to

1.25

S, Varieties ) Red

.3) to l.Oli

.SO to .7

.50 to

76

.60 to

1 no

,76 to

1 ?5

•- ( Tel.&Var.

.35 to l.Od

.75 to 1.00

.60 to

76

.... to

.75 to

1 25

™ •rANOY— ( White.,..

!5-^■^r„?''U■:^d^•:::::

... to ....

.75 to 1.™

1.00 to

1,26

.... to

1.35 to

2 OO

.... to ,,..

,,., to .7S

1.00 to

1.26

.,,, to

1.35 to

2 00

,... to ...

.75 to 1,00

1.00 to

1 26

,,,, to

1.25 to

■?. 00

C9 standard var) I Yel.&Var.

.... to ,,,,

.75 to 1.01

1.00 to

1.26

.... to

1.25 to

?. 00

I, NOTELTIBS

.,.. to ....

.... to l.B('

.... to

.... to

1.25 to

2,00

Adianthm

.35 to .61

.50 to .7.1

.51 to

1 0(1

.... to

1 0.

.75 to

I 35

Asparagus

10.00 to 35.00

.... to 50.00

35.00 to .50.0(1

30.00 to 60 00

50.00 to 611.00

.35 to
.... to
2 00 to
.... to

1.0(1

i'.ils

.40 to
.... to
3.00 to
3. CO to

1.50

4!6(
4 no

.40 to
.... to
1.50 to
3.00 to

3. CO

D
G

... to ....
1 00 to 3 00

T.Anrni.ns _ _

1 00 to 3 0

3,00
13.50

Lilies

1.00 to 2.01

.... to 4.01

Lily ofthe Valley

1.50 to 2.0'i

2.00 to 4.01'

3.00 to

400

.... to

3.00 to

4.00

MiGNONErrE— ordinary., . .

.... to ....

,,.. to ,,..

.... to

..,, to

.61

to

" fancy

.... to ....

.... to ....

.... to

,,,, to

to

Smilax

8.00 to 10.011

10.00 to 12.1HI

10.00 to 16 M

15 00

Sweet Peas

.10 to .2(1

.10 to .16

.... to

.... to
3.00 to

Tuberoses

.,.. to 2.0(

, . to ..,

1.00 to

3.00

2.00 to

3 0(1

(i 00

.... to ,,..

..,. to .,.,

..,, to

,,,, to

.... to

,.,, to
,,,, to
.... to

..,, to
.... to
,,,, to

.,.. to
.,,. to
,,,, to

.... to ....

.,,. to ..,.

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock aee oar Correapondence Oolnmna.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee thelrnccuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned

NEW ENGLAND..
HEADQUARTERS
FOR

CUT FLOWERS

AMERICAN BEAUTIES

OF WHICH WE HAKE A SPECIALTY

WELCH BROS. 'S Province St., Boston, Mass.

UsotloQ Uie FlorlaU* EIxchanBre when wrltlDff.

SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,

'WTlnolesa.le Florist

During the Summer Months, commencing July 3d, we will be open from
7.30 A. M. to 6.00 P. m.
.AJl^A.. BE-A-TUTIES and. "^.A.XjXjE"5r Oiir Specialties.
1612-14-16.18 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA. PA

PJrailRG CUT FLOWER CO., LTD.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

LONG DISTANCE PHONE
2157.

CONSIGNMENTS
WRITE FOR PRICE LIST. SOLICITED.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 705 Penn Ave., PITTSBURG, Pa.

Mention the Florists' fiixchaage when writing.

inZ:.F=.SHERIDHN

Wholesale OommlBHloii Dealer In

CUT FLOWERS

30 West 28th St., New York.

Telephone, n<— 38tb Bt.

PRiea LIST SINT ON APPLIOATION.

fKAine H. Tbumslt. ohablbb bohekok.

TRAENDLY & SGHENGK,

Wholesale Florists,

81 W. ZSili «. sn« CUT FLOIWER EXCHANCB,
NEVtf YORK.

Taltphon* «ei-mh St

l^'Conslffnmecti Solicited

JOHN YOUNG,

Wholesale Florist

51 WEST 28th ST.,

NEW YORK.
CYCAS PALM LEAVES Alway, on Hand.

HICKS & CRAWBUCK,
Wholesale Commission Florists,

10 LIVINQSTON ST.,

IKieil H. LaDOjali[,

CUT FLOWERS, STRICTLY WHOLESALE

n, 19 Boarim Plica. BROOKLYN, N. Y. t-
Open to receive Conslenments of
CHOICE FL,OWER!4 at any time.

THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.,
Wholesale Florist,

Wholesale Florists, j7 jobbers m

""=^ Jjj/Fl SUPPLIES

FLORISTS' VASES.

Horticolturat Aoctionoors.
84 Hawley Strebt. BOSTON.

WM. J. BAKER,
wholesale Florist,

1432 So. Penn Square,

j«j«PmLADELPHLA, PA.

DUMONT & CO.,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

No. 1305 FUbert St., FhUadelphia.

'PHOHB, 8922 D.

FRED. EHRET,

Wholesale Florist

1403 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE,
PHILADELPHIA.

UeDUun the Floriste' £xcluLn«« when writing.

September 9, 1899.

The F=lorists* Exchange.

901

Headquarters in Western New York

FOR

ROSES, CARNATIONS

And all kinds of Seasonable Flowers.

GIVE ^%^gk WE

A A'^^^S PLEASE
TRIAL Aif^ii ^ m

WMI.F. HASTING, wholesale

481 Washington Street, Commission

Buffalo. N. Y. flof's"

Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies & Wire Designs.

.in ihH Plnrlatp' Exchant:,- when wrltlne.

GEO. M. MOSS,
Wholesale Florist |

32 South t7th St., PHIUtDELPHIA, PA.

Long Distance Thone, 14330 D.

Conalgnmenta of ctiolce KOSES, CARNATIONS,

VIOLETS solicited.

Fine VALLEY In stock at all times.

LEO NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist I

N.W. Cor. 13th and Filbert Sts.

Philadelphia.

Long: Distance
Phone 3-45-94 D.

iiIgnmfDlfl of Choice Yall.y and Ro«f» SoUcllril.

BASSETT & WASHBURN,

WlioleBale Dealers and Growers of

CUT FLOWERS

76 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO, ILL.
•• Greenhouses at Hinsdale, III.

L. D. 'Phone at Chicago. Main 223.

L. D. 'Phone at Hinsdale, No. 10.

KENNIGOTT BROS. GOMPtNY,

Wholesale Cut Flowers

42 and 44 E. Randolph Street,

CHICAGO, ILL.

WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY.

WIETOR BROTHERS,

8U00KB80EB TO

ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO.,

Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers

OFFIOB AND 8ALE8EOOM,

51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO.

Headquarters (or AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

C. A. KVEHN,

WHOLESALE FLORIST,

> 1122PlneSt., St.LoaIi,Ho.

A COMPLETB tlNE Or 1TIBB DESieNg.

HOLTOH i HUNKEL CO.,

WHOLESILE FLOniSTS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Manufacturers of Wire Designs.

457 Milwaukee St. MILWAUKEE, WIS.

'Phone Main S74. P. O. Boi 103.

FLORIST

1322 Pine Street,
ST. LOUIS. MO.

Mentlun th* Florists' Exchange when writlnv.

REINBERG BROS.

WHOLESALE GROWERS OF ^< <>■< "H ■H orders on sliort notice

Cm^ witli all leading varieties of ROSES

, , X Hh I #% maa ^ M ek and CARNATIONS. We are Headquar-

U W In I O W W r O ters tor FINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

^"°°o°f°g""s. ^SALESROOMrsr Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL.

Of any kinds, kept easily, correct,
and at slight cost, by means of

Records of Your Cuts of Flowers

LONG'S GREENHOUSE RECORDS

A pad of .50 sheets lasts a whole year, "three kinds" for roEes, and "six kinds' for
carnations and assorted flowers. Price by mail, 25 eta. per pad ; 10 pads or up, by express, 15 cts.
per pad. Season Monthly Record Book, 75 cts. Postage stamps acceptable. Samples free.

DAN'L B. LONG, publisher. BUFFALO, N. Y.

Mention the Florists' Kuchange when writing ^^ ^__^„

HSPflBBEDIi PLgiSDS VHIIDS

-V7-. H.

ELLIOTT,

U^ntlnn th# F*)nrlBta*

CUT STRINGS, 8 lo 10 ft.
long, 50c. per string.

Shipped to any part of the country.

BnriglxtoxL, Is/Lass.

Kxchanae whon wrinna

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Nanes and Varieties

Cblcaso

Sept. 6, 1899

A. Beautt, fancy— special.

" extra

No.l

" CuUa & ordinary

Bride

Bridesmaid

Hoste

Jacqueminot

K. A. Victoria

La France, ordinary...
" extra..

Mermet..

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan.

NiphetoB

PapaGontier

Perle

Souv. de Wootton

OBCHIDS— Cattleyas

Cypripediums

Dendrobium formoaum..

*• others

C Inf'r grades, all colors.
M ( White

c Standard ) Pink..
.2 Varieties) Red...
■C ( Yel.&Var.

^ (The highest J J'"'' ■ '
U standard «ar) \ Yel.&Var.

l^ Novelties

Adiantum

Abparaqcs

Asters

Daisies

g ladiolc8

Lilies

Lily oe the Valley

Mignonette— ordinary.
" fancy....

SUILAX

Sweet Peas

Tuberoses

18.00 to 20.00
13.00 to 16.00
8.00 to 10.00
3.00 to 6.00
1.00 to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to

<n to

.75 to

.75 to

.75 to

.75 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
.... to

.60 to .....
40.00 to 60.00

.60 to 1.60

.25 to
1.00 to
4.00 to
.... to ....
.... to ....
.... to ....
10.00 to 13. 0(

.15 to .20
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to

4.00
4.00

4!6o

4.00

3.00

.6C
1.00
1.00
1.00
l.OO
1.5(
1.51
1.50
1.60

.30
3.00
6.00

4.00

St. Louis

lept. 6, 1899

Cincinnati

Sept. 6, 1899

.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
3. CO to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.26 to
.60 to
.50 to
.60 to
.60 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.60 to
.... to
l.OO to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
10. OO to
.... to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to

3.00
3.0(1

.76

i'.bh
i'.Bi'

ii'.hi)

4 '.00

Milwaukee

Sept. i, 1899

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

2.00 to

2.00 to

to

to

00 to

to

to

to

2.00 to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

.76 to

.76 to

.60 to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

1.00 to

. to

. to

. to

4.00 to

to

to

10.00 to

to

2.00 to

to

. to

to

. to

3.00
3.00

2.00

.60
1.00
l.Ofi

.75

l.Of

i'.-d

2M

h'."o

13. 0<

.36

3.0(

10.00 to

8.00 to

4.00 to

3.00 to

2.00 to

3.00 to

.... to

.... to

3.00 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

3.00 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

3.00 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.60 to

.60 to

.60 to

.60 to

1.00 to

1.00 to

l.fO to

1.00 to

.... to

.60 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

13.50 to

... to

... to

... to

... to

... to

... to

13.60
10.00
6.00
3,00
4.00
4.1)0

5.00

5.00

3.00

.76

.76

.76

.76

2.00

3.01'

3.00

3.0(1

".76

15.00
.K

Toronto

Sept. 5, 181

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

1.00 to

1.00 to

1.00 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

1.00 to

1.00 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.76 to

1.00 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.36 to

.... to

.60 to

.60 to

.80 to

.60 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.35 to

;o.ou to

.25 to
.... to
2.60 to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to

6.00
6.00
4.00

1.00
i.OO

4.00
6.00

i'.m

1.60
1.50
1.50

1.00

60.00

1.60

e'.oo

8.00

'!25
2.00

i'.m

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see our Oorrespondence Oolamns.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful Inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

YOUNG & NUGENT

WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS
42 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK.

TEI,EPHONE, 3065 MADISON SQUARE.

Open for Business Monday, Sept. I ith.

Mention th« Floriat*' Exchanga when writing.

MOORE, HENTZ & NASH,

Wholesale Commission Florists

Located In Salesroom of the New York Cut Flower Co.

119-121 West 23d St., New York.

Shippors will liave (lio advantage of the finest salesroom, largest trade, and the
soundest system in the United States. Address all goods to the rear entrance,
112-11-1 West 2tth Street, and communications to

MOORE, HENTZ & NASH, 119=121 W. 23d St., New York.

References from Growers can be had on Application.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

ip^'Note
The Date.

Saioilay, HDpt. 16,

Boston Co-operative
Flower Growers' Ass'n,

BOSTOIf, MASS.

THE AUCTION SALE of

Choice of Stalls

THE Boston Flower Market

Park St.. Boston, Will Take Place

StTURDty, SEPT. 16. 1899, at 8.30 A.M.

Per order Directors,
W. C. STICKEL, GEO. CARTWKIGHT,
Free. Sec'y and Treas.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

E. G. HILL & CO.

Wholesale Florists

RICHMOND, INDIANA.

Mention the Fltirlaia" Exchange when writing.

"WANTED.

Customers for our Carnation Flowers for next

season, from the following varieties;

Amkbioa Mblba Mrs. Bradt

G. H. Cbanb Maud Adams Maoho

Bon Ton Dobothy Mandell Gomez

White Cloud VroTOR Mangold

NivKA Datbrkak Gold Nuggkt

Floba Hill Freuh cut CTery morniug.

H. F. LITTLEFIELD, Worcester, Mass.
Mi^nttnn ilip F*lorlBt»* Exchane** when wpltinc

LAGER & HURRELL,

Growers and ^\ ^% ^\ MM | ^\ A
Importers of ^ IX W n I U O

.Just arrived in flue condition a fresh shipment of
Cnttleya Lnbinin anti ('. Sp<Tio!!iJssiiiia. alto
a limited QUiiUlity uf C (^nskellinna.

Cherry Wood Baskets, Freth Moss and Peat.
Corre-pondeoo.^^^ SUMMIT, N. J.

Mention th* THorldtit' RT^hAne'^ wh*n wrltlna.

Galax Leaves.

CHAS. H. RICKSECKER, LInvllle, N. C.

Mention th« FloHstd' Rrfhanir** whAn writlnr

GALAX LEAVES

Brilliant Bronze and Green.

$1.26 per 1000. Price in (luantity on application.
HARRY A. BUNYARD,

43 West 38th Stieet, New York City

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

GHLfll LEIIVES

AND

LeoGotHoe Sprays

FOR SPRING AND SUMMER USE

Write for prlccB to

HARLAN P. KELSEY,

Building, Boston, Mass.

Mention th. Florl.U' Exch&ng. when writing.

SOUmRN WILD Mil

$2.

GO

PER C:ASE. Covers (X)0 square feet
uf wall bpace. lliscounts to the
^vliolesalc iraile.

NoTK— Cases weigh about 60 Ihs. hut are shipped at
.'50 lbs, A8 you count your Koees and Carnations.
weigh also your cases of Smlla.v aod see that you get
hoiiPHt eases.

A little more care In making boxes substantial. A
fine quality of llnliiR paper protecting Smllax from
dirt, lient auil fi-oNt. A great deal of care Iq selec-
tluu and packing of the Smilax. A great deal more
Smllax to the l)ox.

These points have always maintained my goods as the
standard of excellence, and "as good as * Cald-
well's'" has always been the "cry."

Now, with larger packing lioiisea. Improved facilities*
18 miles of telephone wire (private line), I propose to
make these goods not only the best but the cneapest on
tlip market Terms— ('ash with order. C.O.D., or prompt
rlirqiie on delivery of the goods. No time, nodlscount.
Speed a specialty. Open day and night.

CALDWELL, wao?4ao. Evergreen, Ala.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlnf^.

902

The F=i-orists' Exchange.

FIELD=
GROWN

CARNATIONS

Wo have a surplus stock of the following varieties, in first-class condition,
which we offer at the following rates. They are extra fine stock, the same as
wo house for ourselves. Not less than 100 in any one order.

PerlOO Per 1000

Jubilee »6.C0 $45.00

Triumph 5.00 45.00

Flora Hill 5.00 45.00

ATgjle 4.00 3500

Armazlndy 4.00 35.00

Tidal Wave 3.50 30.00

Per 100 Per 1000

Mayor Pingree J3 50 $30 00

Evelina 3.60 30.00

McOowan 3,60 30 00

Alaska 3.50 30 00

BonTon 3.50 30.00

Scott 3.60 30.00

WIETOR BROTHERS, si wab.sh i.e., Chicago, III.

llMitloa thm PlorlBU' Exehanc* wb»n vnanc.

CARNATIONS

SCOTT, McGOWAN,
HILL, PORTIA.

Strong bushy plants, $5 per I 00.

J. S. HANDTE, Box 42, Calla, Ohio.

Mention the Florl»U' Exchange when writing.

30,000

"Z Carnations

SCARLET WAVE, DAYBREAK, SCOTT,
TIDAL WAVE, ALASKA nnd SEBEC,

Extra fine plants, $5.00 per 100; $4.5.00
per 1000.

CASH WITH ORDER.

Also a large assortment of Palms,
Rubbers, Cycas, and Bay Trees.

Prices on application.

H. C. STEINHOFF.

B7B HUDSON BOULEVARD. WEST HOBOKEN, N. J.

20,000

♦

CKRMKTIOMS

SXRONG AKin HEALTHY

Daybreak, Scott, Flora Hill, $5 00

per 100. McGowan, $3.00 per 100.

HarJir Iiur ^ inch pots, $.5.00 per 100.

naray ivy cash with order.

ALEXANDER SCHULTZ,

Philllpsburg, New Jersey.

Mention the Florlstj' Ezciianre wtlen wntiUK

Umim Piaois Q"a.w.

Florn Hill, / »8 per 100

Jubilee. ( Casb.

Mrs. Jas. Deau, ^

Also a erood list of older varieties at $3.00 and
S6.00per 100.

GHAS.E.MEEHAII,Gerniantown,Phila.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchajige when writing

■ FIELD-GROWN ■

S Carnation Plants ■

Now Ready. Send for Price List.

Wn. MURPHY,

station r, CINCINNATI, OHIO.

Strong, bushy, field-grown,
PINK PLANTS.

♦ SCOTT, PORTIA, WEBB |
AND FISHER, t

At $5 00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000 t

♦ •

♦ ♦

Prices of Me-w Varieties ^

on Application. ^

•

♦

Cash with order from unknown parties. S

I CHAS. L. HOWE,

i DOVER, N. H.

?♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦•••♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦^

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;

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niDU ATI nil CPnTTfi^ltl-^own. extra fine and
uAnnA 1 1 'Jn 9UU I I healtby plants, $4 per I'uo.
SWAINSONA, strong bushy plants, from 4 Inch

pots. IS Inches high, f 6.C0 per iOU.
SWEET AliYSSUM, 3 Inch pots, $5.00 per 100.
SiEI>AGINEL.LA, from 3 Inch pots, $6.0li per 100
GERANIUMS, from 4 and 5 Inch pots, |6.00 and

JiS DO per 100.
FUCHSIAS, from 3 and 4 Inch pota, $4.00 per 100.
Cash with order, please. All stock flrst-claee only.

JOHN RECK, Bridgeport, Conn.

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CARNATIONS

That will please you.
Flora Hill.JB.OOalOO
Morello, 6.00 "
M. Pingree, 5.00 "
Daybreak, 5.00 "
Scott. 5 00 '•

McGowan,3-4.00 "

C. HUMFELD,
Clay Center, Kans.

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115,000 FIELD-CROWN

CARNATION PLANTS

Our plants are very large and stocky, perfectly healthy, tree from dry leaves, etc.

WIVI. SCOTT,
IVIcGOWAN, -
PORTIA,
ELDORADO,
FISHER, -

Per 100 1000

$4.00
4 00
4.00
4.00
4.00

$35
35
35
35
35

lOHN YOUNG,
DAYBREAK, -
ANNA WEBB,
FLORA HILL,
NEW YORK, -

Per 100 1000

$4.00

$35

5.00

45

5.00

45

5.00

45

50Q

45

EDW. J. TAYLOR, Southport, Conn.

Our prices are very low and
are for CASH only.

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Field -Grown Carnations.

Our stock this year is fine, free from disease, and will give you satisfaction.
TBY THEM. The following are the prices. No order tor less than one hundred.

Flora Hill $5 00

Evelina 5 00

NIvea 5 00

McGowan 3 00

Alaska 3 00

Armazlndy 5 00

Mayor Pingree ... 3 00

PRICE.S.
Per 100 Per 1000

$40 00
40 00
40 00
25 00
25 00
40 00
25 00

Mrs. McBurney ... $5 00

Daybreak 4 00

Tidal Wave .... 3 00

Triumph 5 00

Argyle 5 00

Evanston 10 00

Jubilee 5 00

Morello 5 00

PRICES.
Per 100 Per 1000

$40 00

30 00

25 00

40 00

40 00

80 00

40 00

40 00

Address REINBERG BROS.. 51 Wabash Avenue, Ghicago. III.

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FIELD GROWN ClRNtTIONS ri 'p^i^

Daybreak. Scott. McGowan, Dana, Bridesmaid, Alaska,
IMngree. Allieninl. E. Pieraon.

First size, $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000.

Second" f.00 " 40.00

SniLAX. 2H inch pota, $2.50 per 100; $20 00 per 1000.
If samples are wanted send postage. Cash with order
please.

Bi Hi TROWBRIDGEi Trowbridge & Holmes,

niouul Honnes Conservatories,
FISHKILL VILLAGE, - - N. Y.

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CARNATIONS

Scott, Daybreak, McGowan. Nlvea. Jahn's Scarlet,
strong lield-grown plants, ready September 1. Orders
booked now.

VIOLETS.

Princess of Wnlcs. California, Campbell, Swanley
Whlce. Strong tleld-grown plants. Prices on appHca-
llun. Cash with order.

ALBERT H. BROWN, Westboro, Mass.

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20.000 FIELD CIIINITIOIIS

McGOWAN. S(-OTTand PORTIA, tbat must be sold.
(IXV |)er 10(J ; $35.00 per 1000 Fine, beaitby slocli.

SOtO California Violets, field clumps. $3.00 a 100.
I>larie Louise and L,. H. Campbell. 3^ In. pots.
13.10 per 100. fSwanlef White, »3.50 per 100.

5000 L. II. Campbell clumps, from lieid, fine,
at»).00 per 100 or MO.Ck) per lOjO.

Capb with order, please.

BENJ. CONNELL, Florist, West Grove, Pa.

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FIELD-
GROWN

CARNATIONS

Wm. Scott, Tidal Wave, Victor. Alaska and
Lizzie McGowan, price per lOJ, 86.00. On large
qaantities ask for prices.

J. H. FIESSER,

41 5 Summit Ave., WEST HOBOKEN, N.J.

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■▲AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH

CARNATION PLANTS

FINE STOCK.

Per 100 Fer 1000

10,000 Wm. Scott $5.00 $45.00

1,500 Daybreak . . . 5.00 45.00

i,5C0 Uncle John . . . 5.00 45.00

1,500 Alaska 4.00 40.00

200 Dazzle 4.00

NO DISEASE.

3000 SMILAX,

.$■-'.00 per 100

BEN. L ELLIOTT, Gheswick, Pa.

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40,000

Field-lirowD GaiDatlODS

SCOTT, McGOWAN and PORTIA,

$.>.00 per 100.

Also flue stock of Flora Hill, Bon
Toil, .John Young, Pinkus, Armazlndy
and Pingree. Send for special prices of
what sorts and how many you can use,
also samples. Personal inspection of my
stock is invited.

&.J.THARP, Bedford station, N.Y.

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CARNATIONS

►
►

•^ loco ►

■< 1000 Wm. Scott left, ready to ►

■^ pla' t inside, large size 45 00 ►

•< 2000 Van Leeuwen 10 00 ►

-< .500 Lady Emma leit WOO ►

■4 5)0 Mrs. Fisher 40 CO ►

2 Daybreak and Maud Adams all sold. ^

^ All Fine Healthy Stock. ^

3 CR&RLES LENKER, Freeport, L. I. ►

■TTTTTTTVTTTTTTTTTTTTTYTVB
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FIELD=QROWN

September Delivery and Later.

■ We have a very large stock iacluding

■ G. H. Crane, Maceo, Glacier and Mrs.

■ Jas. Dean, in good healthy condition.
H Send for Price List.

■ F. DORNER & SONS CO.,

■ LA FAYETTE, IND.

■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■a

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4 HGBES FIELD-GBOWK 6gB|l|ITI0|l PLiTS-lOO,

Our Carnations this year are
uisease, and are pac
can send to
SIRS. BRADT,
niAYOR PINGREE

C. A. DANA
CK1.1l!«<»N SPORT
CAPTAIN lilNU

very fine. They have lief n (frown with Ihe greatest care, free from
lied liKht by our improved system of packing, by which we
all parts of the Dnited States in perfect condition.
WHITE CLOUD, S'J.OO per Doz.i 810.00 per 100.

„ I.ILY DEAN DIORELI.O

SI. .SO per Doz.i SS.OO per 100.

ARIHA7.1NDY STORM KING

DAYBREAK JUBILEE

HELEN REi.LEIl TRUIHIPH

»l.'i5 per Doz.i $6.00 per 100.

L. L. LAItlBORN
POUT I A
TIDAL WAVE

BUTTERCUP

FLORA HILL

METEOR

ELDORADO

SWEET RKIER
ALBEKTINI

IVORY
WM. SCOTT

SI. 00 per Doz. ! $.j.00 per 100.

M<<iOW*N
IIUIUESMAID
MRS. KISIIER

pAMgY PLANTS ^rown from extra choice seed of our own producing, and not surpassed in vari
^..^.wi*^ ety. size, beauty of coloring or freedom of bloom by any others grown.
Price .50ctB. per 100 ; $4.00 per 1000.

J. L. DILLON,

BLOOMSBURC, PA.

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September a, 189;'.

The Florists*

•XCHMNGE.

903

Riverton, N. J.

The visit of tlie members of tlie West
Chester (N. Y.) Gardeners' Society, to-
getherwith a few outside friends, innliiiiu
a total of thirty odd to the estalilisli-
ment of tlie Heiiry A. Dreer Co., was a
most » njnyahle event, and one king to be
remembered. It was a small convention
in itself, bringing together a band of men
who toil unseen b.v the outside world,
but whose labors are conspicuous in the
art of Horiculture. With illy-concealed ex-
pressions of pleasure these sons of flora
wandered up and down the canna fields
and among the aiiuatic ponds, delving
amid the hei'baceous txirders for some
new species or recognizing an old time
acquaintance. .\s J. Otto Thilow clev-
erly remarked, in his neat speech of wel-
come, "even the water lilies seemed to
have kept f>i>en longer than usual in
honor of the occasion."

John Shore, gardener to Mr. R. H.
Macy, Harrisons, X. Y., replied in a prac-
tical vein dwelling uiion the first thought
that suggests it.'-eU to the fertile brain of
the .\nierican, " Will it pay?" He was
sure he was voicing the sentiments of his
fellow craftsmen when he said they were
well repaid for the long trip taken, and'
that it should not be the last by any
means.

After being iJhotographed and partak-
ing of refreshments the party sought
their way to the cars — a tired, but well
satisfied crowd. M.

Tarrytown, N. Y.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Tarrytown Horticultural Society w^as
held Thursday evening, Slst ult. The
business of the evening was the hear-
ing of reports from comniilters on
the perfecting of arrangements for the
flower flhow on .Vovember 10 and 11.
The executive committee reported that
P. O'Mara, of Peter Henderson &Co., Xew
York; Eugene Dailledouze, Flatbush,
N. Y., and Peter Duff, gardener to .lohn
Crosby Brown. Esq., Orange^ X. J., had
promised to olflciate as judges. Nathan
Brewer resigned the otlice of treasurer,
he having left his position as gardener
to J. D. .Vrchbidd, Tarrytown, and ac-
cepted a similar position with Mme.
Oliry, Scarsdale, .\. Y. E. \V. Xeubrand,
of the F. K. Pierson Co., was unani-
mously appointed to the vacant post.
John H. Corneth and Jeremiah Harnatt,
Tarrytown, were elected to membershiii.
Walter M. Cooke, Tarrytown; Claude
Wilson, Dobbs Ferry, and Peter E.
Franklin were proposed.

Mr. F. Tt. IMerson'e election as vice-
president of the 8. A. F. gives universal
satisfaction here. He will not take a
hold of the ofhce as a sinecure, but may
be relied upon to do credit to the ollice.

Messrs. Cooke iV: McCord, Main street,
have purchased the ground at Glenville
on which their greenhouses stand, and
have already commenced to make addi-
tions. J. T. .Scott.

Norwich, Conn.— Stephen Crane, the
nurseryman, tilled an order for 2,000
hydrangea blossoms to help out the
fiower show at Saratoga.

SHEEP MANURE

Cleaned and prepared exprefsly for ftorlsta' use.

"iou will find It the genuine article. For reference

to Its being flr8^cla8s, I refer you to Henry F. Mtchell,

1018 Market Street, Philadelphia. Pa. Trial bags of 150

Ibfl., $2.50 ; per ton, $25 00. H ton at ton rate.

Cash With Order.

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

IOI2 Ontario St., PHILA., PA.

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Florists' Boxes

AND

flailing Packages

The Dayton Paper Novelty Co..

DAYTON. OHIO.

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Cypress
Greenhouse Material.

We ;ire the pioneers in Clear Cypress Greenhouse Material. We
discovered that Cypress is better than any other wood for green-
houses from top of posts up and we introduced it, and fought for it
against many prejudices, and finally succeeded in bringing it into
general use.

Others have attempted to follow where we lead, others are trying
to reap what we sowed, but we have the e.xperience and are recog-
nized as e.xperts in greenhouse construction.

^Vrite for Circulars
or Estimates.

Lockland Lumber Co.

LOCKLAND, OHIO.

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Best Methods of

HEDTIKE GBEEPODSEil

Being a collection of thirteen It-adlnp epaays. selected
from a large number suhnilitcd In competition. Each
easay la accompanied by diagrams lllualratlng the
aysteni advocated.

Price to Florists' Exchange Subscribers. 10 Cts.

Sendforacopi at once. Vou will find It very useful.
Address

THE FLORISTS' EXCHiUGE, n'o';"^^'J

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Fur Mufehro* m Culture, Cow Manure for
rose growing', for sale by carload.

BRADLEY i GREEN FERTILIZER COMPANY

0th, Below Girard Ave, PHILA.. PA.

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GOT FLOWER BOIES

Three awards for superiority.
Send for illustrated list. . . .

pOMBINING tht
^ qualities of ao
absolute insect exter-
minator with thoseof
a vigorous fertilizer,
liecommended and In
nee by the foremoflt
florists and naraerymen
In the land. For Sale at
the Seed Stores.

ROSE MFG. CO.,

Niagara Falls, New York
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GEORGE RIPPERGER,

SHEEP MANURE

I have now ou hand a large quantity of
Al SHKEP MANURE. ^r"Send for Price

List and Sample

BeMt Fertilizer for Top Dresalng.

?"X"U?o''.ri'.'.*- LONG ISLAND CITY.

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REED & KELLER

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FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

122 W. 25tli Street,
NE^V VORK CITY.

ESTABUSHED
1666

EMILSTEFFEMS>

5UCC.™ MSTEFFENS.
"DSTEfFEtlSBROi

^^^^^^^^Msjrjm.

Vantlam thm Fldrtot»* B!xch>nge whio writing.

THE CEFREY LETTER CO.,

Manufacturers of Plorlsts* I^etters. The best and
most artistic letter on the market. Pat. Jan. 3d, 1893.

PRIOE :-l!4 or 3 inch letters, |per hundred $1.60

Script letters, " 3.50

Office and Factory, 446 Tremont St., Boston, Mass.

CHAS. L. RAZOUX, Managkb.

AGENTSt

The Flower Market, Boston. I McKellar & 'Wlnterflon, Chicago

Emll. Steflenfl, New York. | H. Bayeradorfer & Co., Phlla.

Agents wanted in all large cities. Telephone 7 15-3 Tremont.
Uentlon the Florlsta' Exchange when wrltlnr.

SHEEP MANURE

Thoroughly pulverized and ready for im-
mediate application. Special prices to Florists
ami Seedsmen in lots of 20 tons and up.
Testimonials from Ajfricultural Department,
University of Californin. Send for Sample.

GEO. C. ROEDING. Proprietor.
Fresno Feriilizer Works, FRESNO, CAL.

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ADOO FIBRE and
ADOO LIQUID

Will do all thai is claimed
li Intelligently Usedv<*.4

^TRYTHEM!

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For Mildew on Roses

and Carnalion Rust, Use'^

FOSTITE

Per 25 lbs., $2 00.
Joosten's flagazine Bellows,
the best $3.50.

Roman HyaclntbH, 12-15.
Narcissus Grandiflora.
1 arKe Freesia Relracta Alba.
Lllium Harri.sll, 5-7, 7-9, 9-11.
Dutch Bulbs, all Ulnds.

Pric

on '.pplit^itlult.

C. H. JOOSTEF, '"-PO-^ler,
85 Dey St., New York.

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«-*^ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦^

I BOUE PL i

By tlie Bag:,
Xou or Carload.

•WRITE DS FOB QUOTATIONS.

♦ ELLIS & POLLWORTH f

♦ MILWAUKEE, WIS. ♦
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦X

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4|eutscKe seiner:

m

eitun.5

Largest Circulation of any German
Horticultural Publication.

Subscrlli'^re and Correapondente In every part of the
world. ProfusL-ly llluBtrated and practical articles
covering tbe whole field of gardening give the most
trustworthy and quickest repntts about all progress In
horticulture In European and other countries.
As an Advertising Medium it offers the best facilities

for opening foreign business relations.

Published Weekly. Subscription price $3 00 per year,

mailed free to all cuuntrlee. Sample copies free.

dM^^e^ ^ m ^■■■■■^ (AU-EMAQNOl
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"NIGOMITE"

(patent)

Vapor Insecticide

No labor required. Harmless to
bloom and foliage. A certain killer of

RED SPIDER, GREEN FLY

and all other luHCct PcHts*

SOLD BY SEEDSMEN.

The Tobacco Warehousing &. Trading Co
LOUISVILLE, KY.

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904

Tmb Florists'

rXCHMNGE.

steam and Hot Water Heating

Economically and Perfectly Installed by ^

138 LIBERTY STREET,
KE'W VORK.

HENRY W. GIBBONS,

EXPERT ADVICE AND PLANS FURNISHED. ESTIMATES FREE.
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THE VAN REYPER

PERFECT GLAZIERS' POINTS

No rights or lefts. Price per box of 1000, GOc.
by mall, 7flc ; in lols of 6000 by ex., 56c. per 1000

HENRY K. DREER, 7M Chestnut St , Phila., Pa.

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GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress.

BEST GRADES. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP.

A.DIETSCH&GO.shef'f?el'o"aveCHIGAGO,ILL

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Mentlgn this paper.

...HAS POSITIVELY NO EQUAL FOR...

STRENGTH, DURABILITY and NEATNESS.

Guaranteed for 10 years. Has a solid wheel and shaft cast In
one (malleable iron). No slipping on Line Shaft ae the case with
all others. Catalogue free.

-,...E. HIPPARD, Younestown, Ohio.

.TlESiHi.

SCOLLAY BOILER

FOR

iiTeeDliouseiieallDiiJii!.

HOT WATER OR STEAM.

Farmington, Conn., March 9. 1836.
"The Invincible Boiler you placed In my CarDailon
houses baa elven great builsfactluu. 1 did not have to
run the boiler bard even when the thermometer stood
18 deg. below zero, li ban jiruved ' Invincible' In every
respect." Hugh Chksnet, Florist.

SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE AND PRICE LIS1
Estimates Cheerfully Qlven.

JOHN A. SCOLLAY,

' INVINCIBLE." 74 and 76 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y.

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BOIUERS

Big: BOILERS

Little- BOILERS

Vp to date BOILERS

FOR

GREENHOUSE BEATING

For particulars call on or address

DEAN BOILER CO., 73 Pearl SL, BOSTON, MASS.

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HOTHOUSE GLASS

All Sizes a Specialty.

0. S. WEBER & CO.

4 Desbrosses Street, New York,

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IF YOU WANT A

GOOD SASH LIFT

For a Very Little Money Get

THE

•'NEW OEPftRTURE-"
'VEtiTlL(\TIN& f\PPl.iaNCe,'

For Descriptive Catalogue Send to

J. D. CARIMODY, EVANSVILLE, IND.

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^^^^^^^^^^^VV

CABLE AND PIPE

Ventilating System.

SOIL'MACBINES

In Large or Small Sizes.

D FOR CATALOGUE.

WOLF & m., Dayton, 0.

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Established 1859

TH0MA5 W. WEATHERED'S SONS

Established 1859

HORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTS & BUILDERS

Manufacturers of QREENHOUSE HEATING and VENTILATING APPARATUS.
CONSERVATORIES, GREENHOUSES, Etc.

Erected complete nf uur patent Iron Frame con-
struction, nr o( Wooiiinrt Iron combined, or Wood
alone. HOTBED SASH, FRAMES, Etc.

The "Weathered" Conical Boilers, seven sizes, and Self-FccilinE
Boilers, two sizes, for small Conservatories, also the "Weathered"
Improved Sectional Boiler, 1899 model, tor water or steam
lieating.

Winners of the Highest Award

At the Worlds Fair

The Dean Gold Medal

IVladison Square Gard-n, for Beat Amateur Greenhouse

Ceriifica e of Merit, Society of American Florists and the

Silver Medal for 1898 of New York Florists' Club

Send 4 cen s lor Catalogue, Greenhouse Construction or Greenhouse Heating

Adjustable TrelIis=Wire Support

For attnihlng to iron ratters and iron purlins to support the
wires at intermediate points by trellis eves. The distance of the
wires on the rafters anil ilistnnce from glass can bevarled as may
be desired without dlsturbinR the vines. Also tor hanclne
Orchid or Plant Baskets.

48 Marion St. (New

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Elm St.) New York.

M8ITRR f— I All

atcalnst 1 l.rm.11.^

EVERV FLORISX

ousrlit to I

FOB rARTlOULAEB ADDEB88

JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y, Saddle River, N. i.

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MASTIC A

FOR GLAZING GRE-ei<i'HOUSES.

Proven saperlor to putty easier tu apply and etays on.
Not affected by estremeB of weather. Endorsed by
prominent florlBia. Send for descriptive circular of
iflnHtlca and Mastlca iilnzlns lYlachlnes.

F. 0. PIERCE C0.,^Jif«Tr;.;"s.Tll6wyorli.

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STANDARD ♦ POTS.

We are now ready to supply a superior
quality of Pots in unlimitea quantitiea.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.

A. H. HEWS & CO.,

NORTH CAMBRIDGE, - MASS.

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STANDARD FLOWER ROTS

First Quality
m In., per 1000. .«2 40

2 in., " .. 2 75
2% in.. " .. 3 35

3 in., •' .. 4 70 .

Paclcaffes extra.

C. HENNECKECO.'""-X;,':i''"'

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Cream Color.
3!^ in., per 1000. (4 99
4 io., " 120

6 in., " 10 80

- ■ 16 M

STANDARD FLOWER POTS!

Packed In small crates, easy to handle.

Price per crate
7 Id. pots In crate, $4.20

Price per crate
1500 2 In. poto hi crate, $4.88
isnnsw '• •• Fiiw

5.25 60 8 " " 3.00

1500ZH " " 6 00 48 9 " '• 3.60

10003 " " 5.00 4810 " " 4.80

800 3^ " •' 5.80 2411 " " 3.60

5004 " " 4.50 2412 " " 4.80

3205 " '* 4.51 1214 " " 4.80

144 6 " " 3.16 6 16 " * 4.50

Seed pans, same price aa pots. Send for price list
of Cylinders for Cut Flowers. Hang:Ing Baskets, Lawn
Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off for cash with order.

HILFINCER BROS. POTTERY,

OR'... FORT EDWARD, N.Y.

August Rolker & Sons, New York Agents,

52 Dkt Stbkbt, Nkw Toek Citt.

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BRINCII WAREHOUSES I
^Mrnej and Wpitili* AvMinft, J«n«7 City, IF.ff.
JMkaoB !*• A PeftrtoD St., Loof laUnd Ot7, H*T.

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September 9, Ist^P.

Thb I=lorists' Exchange.

905

LORD tc BURIMHAM CO.'S

CYPRESS HOTBED SASH AND FRAMES. ;hI1fheare*t ''

Adapted for Vegetables, Violets, etc

Superior In every respect. Freight allowance covers freight to most points in Eastern
and Middle States. Send to New Yorli OlHce for circular and price list. Send 5 cts. postage
for latest catalogue of Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating. Send -t cts. postage for catalogue of
Patent Iron Greenhouse Const ruction. Estimates furnished for Cypress Greenhouse material.

We Make Special Greenhouse PUTTY— Price on Application

NEW YORK office: GENERAL OFFICE AND WORKS '.

ST. JAMES BUILDING, B'WAY AND 2eTH ST. IR.VINGTON-ON-HUDSON, N. Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating

Horticultural Architecture and Building.

m HITCHIN6S&C0.

ESTABLISHED I844.

233 Mercer Street, New York.

FiVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS,

Nineteen Sizes.

Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus.

Rosehouses, Greenhouses, Etc., of Iron

Frame Construction erected complete

or the Structural IronVVork shipped

ready for Erection.

Iron Frame Benches with the

. "Perfect Drainage Bench Tile''

for Sla^e Tops.

Send 4c- Postage lorlllustrated Catalogue

Mention th» FHorlptw' Exchange whi>n writing

SUMMER IN WINTER

By Usinsr

Standard Greenhouse Boilers

Oue cent gets our Catalogue.

GIBLIN & CO., = Utica, N. Y.

Mention tlie Florlats' EzehanKe when wrltlnx

GLASS

For Qreenhouses, Qraperies,

Hotbeds, Conservatories,

and all other purposes. Get otiB Fio-
tJRBS BEFORE BUYING. Estimates freely
given.

N. COWEN'SSON,

392-94 W. Broadway, New York.

Mention the FlorlBtP' Sxrhange whfn wrltlnB

The Agricultural Drain TileAL?ANY,N;Y.,a.th5vK«

made by JOHN H. JACKSON,

, - . J . , BK^T tliHtiong experience, thor-

ough equipment and superior clay will produce. Tile draint-ii land Is
■Hj I'ttrlit'^t, easiest worked and most productive. Make also Sewer Pipe,
hnnney Tops, Red and Fiie Bri.-k. Oven Tile and Suppiv Mortar Colors,
enient, Plaster, Lime, etc. Write for what youwant' 09 Third AvOa

OR«fci»te

■H

For Particulars
Address

^, .LANCED

^^0 Telephone Connection.

E. A. ORItlSBY, Melrose, Mass.

M^Tttl-^n fh* Tn*vr1»tg' PTT^hwng^ wh»T» wrltlno-

CYPRESS
BBEEPflllliE
MATERIAL

OF ANY DESCRIPTION,

■ HOT- BED . .
\ CREEIVHOVSE

■ VENTILATOR

•■ND FOR OATALOeUI.

M«.nHnn fh^ p'lorlstfi' RxchHni;- wh.-n writing

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL.

Crans Inprored Chillesge

Roller hearing Bel'-olllng devtae,
automatic stop, solid link chain
niakee the IMFKOVED CHAL-
LKNOK the most perfect appa-
ratus In the market.

Write for catalogue and pricee
hefore placing your orders elee-
where.

Quaker City Machine Co..

RICHMOND, IND.

FInrtgtn' KT'-'hflng'c whan w-n-'- -

Use GARLAND'S

Cast Iron Gutter

and Stop Rebuilding.

Write for Circular.

GEO. M. GARLAND,

..-• V-r'-y'^

DesplaJnes, III.

■ GET OUR PRICES

■ BEFORE BUYING

GREENHOUSE GLASS!

■ MANUFAC- C lAfnRS (t SniV^ OFFICE, 406 W. I. -JTH STREET, NEW YORK,

■ TURED BY •-'• tIrtVVUJ U OUIU) Faclory storeroom i. Borough of Queens. N.Y.

Mention the Florlat*' Exchange when writtnv

CYPRESS

IS MUCH m|»re DURABUTHANPINE.

TRESJ
SASH BARS

^2 FEET >« LEHSTil or LONGER.

IREENHOUSE

AND OiifER BUILDING MATERIAL.

Sentf^for our Illustrated BooK
CYPRESS LUMBERAKDirsUSES."

Send

ioTTi'ur

Speci&l Grer-housrCirculir.

■"■"^/^.T STeari;v5 Lymbei)- (b.,f

INTERNATIONAL HEATER CO.

237 WATER ST., NEW YORK.
BOSTON, 4.7 UNION ST. CHICAGO, 86 E. LAKE ST.

^V/e'S BOILERS m GREENHOUSES

^V/e'S BOILERS mGREENHOUSI

Over SO years' experience. Write for Catalogue.

M«nti.iti ibe Florieta' Exchajige when writing

laHHEBBHHB

GLASS

We carry the largest
stock of Greenhouse
Glass In Neu York.

GLASS

FOR GREENHOUSES, GRAP-
ERIES, CO»iSER¥ATOR!ES,
AND HOTBEDS.

GLASS

VANHORNE, GRIFFEN & CO.,

French and American Glass. **» *• *° ""'""' """"

Oer. ORHNWIOH ST. NEW YORK

MentloB the Vlnr\9tu' Ezcbanflr. when wrttlnf

We make a specialty
of I6x24s and can
make special prices.

■

■

SELECTED BRANDS IN FRENCH AND AMERICAN.

HOLBROOK BROTHERS. 85 to 89 Beekman St., New Vork.

Uentlon the Florlata' Exchanse when wrltlnc.

Gorton Side Feed Boiler

SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR

GREENHOUSE HEATING.

YOU WANT THE BEST. WE HAVE IT.

Send for Catalogue and investigate tor yourself.

GORTON & LIDGERWOOD CO.,

96 Liberty Street, New York.

MeotloB tlM riorlata' Bzebans* when wriUng.

906

The F=i-orists' Exchange

CHOICE FLOWER SEEDSandBULBS

CIXF.KAllTA, Prize Strain IraJe packet.... $0 50

CAl.CEOI.AHIA Graiidinora trade packet. .. 50

t' V('I^.VI>IEN (>ii2anieuiiit separate colore or mixed, UOseeda, 9Cc.; 1000. 8 00

PANSV, Siiberl) ml.xed 1-16 ounce, 5Uc.: ounce, 7 flO

VAS'SY, Fine mixed 1-8 ounce, 50c.; ounce, 3 50

l,IL,Y HARRISII, 5-7 ,.

1,11, Y HAKUISIl 7-9

HOMAN HYACINTHS. 12-15

R0.1IAN HYAC INTHS, 13-15

PAPEK WHITE (JUANDIFI.ORA.

, .per ICOO, 45 CO

90 00

" 15 00

•■ noo

9 00

^^^^ FRESH MUSHROOM SPAWfJj Beet Mimrack, per lOOlbs 7 00

W. C. BECKERT, Seedsman, -

Allegheny, Pa.

Mention the FlorUt«' Sxchanc* when wriUnff.

Mew Red Hybrid Will ^ A M

In full bloom, 4 In. pots, f 1.50 per dozen.
■CM II AY 2^ Inch pots. t2.0O per 100 :
omiLHA $15.00 per lOCO.

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI ?6%^V?SS:

FICrs ELASTICA. 6 In. pots, » 1 00 per doz.
VIOIjETj*. Princess of Wales. »5 00 per 100.
<'nl n'oruia, large cinnips, $4 00 per lOO.

G.EISELE, I Ith&JefTersonSts. Phila.Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

SILKALINE

Ju3t the thing for
tjjng Buuqiiete and
stringing Smilax.

MuDufactined Ex-
pressly for Florists by

JOHNC.MEYER&CO..

87 Summer St,, Bo:toii,lia58

ll^nil'in 'ho Ftiirlnti" Exr-hanur*' when wrltlDK

fRyiT iND FLOWER PLITES

Seed Paclieti and Suppllea ol all kinds for
NURSERYMEN.FLORISTS and SEEDSMEN

SEiTIS FOIS. FiaiCE XJIST.
stock Cuts, 10c. per square Inch. Engraving hy all
'processes. Printing and Lithographing.

Illustrated Cataloffuea a Specialty.'

VREDENBURG & CO., • Rochester, N.Y.

ifentlon thf Florlat** Exchanare when wiitlnx.

Varserymen, Seedsmen and Florists

Wishing to do business with
Europe should send for the

"HORTICULTURAL
....ADVERTISER"

ThlB Is the British Trade Taper, be-
ing read weekly by all Horticultural
traders ; it Is also taken by over 1000
of the best Continental houses. An-
nual subscription to cover cost of
postage, 75 centa. Address

EDITORS OF THE " H. A."

Chllwell Nurseries. NOTTS. ENGLAND,
ICantlon the Florlstj' Exchanre when wrltlnc.

ucmfi^s * ^°'' HANDLING COLLECTIONS

everywhere! FoR SECURING REPORTS. . . .

FOB INFOKMATION WRITE

THE NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE,

C. 8. LODEK, Sec'y. 371 Broadway, New York.

CYCAS PALM LEAVES

Best and elieaiiest iu the market. PREPARED IN AIHERICA.

FLORAL METAL DESIGNS

And all Florists' Supplies

Such that sell,

Made in America

A.

WRITE FOR
CATALOGUE.

HP n n njl A M |t| ninnur.cturer or nielal Floral Designs

d 1% ^% Iwl #^ m 1^9 Iniporler and Dealer in FloristN* Supplies.

404, 406, 408, 4|0, 412 Easc34th St., NEW YORK CITY.

Mention the Florista' Eichn-nge when writing.

10,000 CIRCULATION

NEXT WEEK.

^wywy^vwv^vwwk'wwvwwywvywywvwwyvw'

IJADOOi

! A PROMJv^^^NT GROWER WRITES:

"" A/,

"We used JAUu

'()

mf

in the compost for
part of the young Primroses; about one-fifth
JADOO FIBRE to four-fifths soii. The result was
very satisfactory.

"We used about one-third JADOO FIBRE in
compost used in seed boxes for Primroses. The
seed came up much better and stronger than
has been our experience in the twenty years
we have been growing Primroses."

Send for Our New Price Lists.

THE AMERICAN JADOO CO.

811 Fairmount Ave., Philadelphia, Pa.

1 PLANT
I ALL YOUR

E8STEBBOLBS-JIID0OFIBBE

AND half!

SOIL. :

Mention Vm FlorUta' Eatchange whm writing.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

Largest Stock in The Country.

All goods up-to-date and of superior quality.
Write us for prices and other information.
Our new Catalogue sent on application to
he trade only.

NEW CAPE FLOWERS!

Price on Application.

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.,

50. 52. 54. 56 N. Fourth St.. PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Mention th« F*]orlBts' Exchange when writing.

PUNT mm.

Spring Wire. . .
Black Japanned.

NO. 1'3 WIKE-2 ft.,«5.00 per 1000; 3 ft.,
SO 00 per 1000; 4 ft., ST.OOper 1000.

NO. 10 WIRE 3 fi., S6.00 perlOOO; 3 ft,,
SS.OO per 1000; 4 ft., SIO.OO per 1000.

NO. 8 WIKK-3 ft., «I0 per 1000; 4 ft.,
• 13 per 1000; S ft., S15 per 1000.

H. F. LITTLEFIELD, Worcester, Mass

Uentlon the PlorlBte' Exchange when writing.

BOSTON FLORIST LETTER GO.

Manuraotur«rg of FLORISTS* LETTERS.

DlmeiuioBi •(
thli box, n la.
long bj II iB.
wide ftnd II in.
hitfh. 3 seetlona.

This wooden box Dlcely Ktelned and rarnlkhed,
l§xSOxia made In two nectlonfi, one for each «Ue
letter, cItcd ewKT with flmt order of 600 letter*.

Block Letters, IH or 2 ineh alia, per 100. $1.00.

Sortpt Lettera. U 00.

F&ttener with each letter or word.

Used by leadlniz florists eTerywhere and for
■ale by all wholesale flo Aita and aupplr dealera.

N. F. McCarthy, Treas. & nanager,

rACTOBY, DACTAU KJIAQO OFFICB

itfirMisl BOSTON, MASS. u iUwi«r ■«•

Mention the FlorlstB' Exchange when writing.

CLEARY & CO., Horticultural Auctioneers,

60 VESEY STREET, NEW YORK CITY.

ANNOUNCE THE OPENING
OF THE AUCTION SEASON.
AT THEIR SALESROOMS.

With a GRAND SALE of Palms, Neph-olepls,

and a complete and attractive list of useful Decorative and
Ornamental Plants, from leading growers.

Also a consignment of 50,000 Kentia Seed and
20,000 Seaforthia Elegans Seed, just received.

Together with a full line of DUTCH BULBS,

Hyacinths, Tulips Narcissus, Crocus, &c.,

TOfSDlT, SEPT. \1, \m, iT H I. IH,

Regular sales thereafter each Tuesday and Friday

throughout the season. Send

for catalogue.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.

CLEAEY & CO. will sell on Wednesday , Sept. 20, at 1 1 a.m., a superb, well-grown
stock ot Ornamental Plants : Kentias, Latanias, Arecas, Pandanus, Cocos,
Cycas, and many other highly desirable varieties,

Offered by R. DREYER, WOODSIDE, L. I.

This special sale presents an unheard ot opportunity to secure a grand stock of
plants which are grown to perfection. All to be sold on the premises in the green-
houses, on the above date, unreservedly, rain or shine.

The greenhouses are reached by L. I. E. R., or trolley car from L I City, in afew
minutes.

A special descriptive catalogue containing all details, terms, &c. , is in course of
preparation, and will be mailed upon application to the Auctioneers,

•9 60 Vesey Street,

Mention the Florist*' Exchange when writing

ii

We are a straight shoot and aim to grow into a vigorous plant.

A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS. NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAU

¥01. XI. HO. 37

NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 16, 1899.

One Dollar Per Tear

LILIUM LILIUM

HARRISII ^^^ LONGIFLORUM

(Bermuda=Qrown.)

stock offered by us is as carefully selected as it is possible to select stock. AVe
offer fine bulbs, 5-7 inches in circumference at:

S5.00 per 100; S45.00 per 1000.

BERMUDA=GROWN FREESIAS ^S^^i^^i^

muda-grown Freesias are
the finest Freesias grown. Bulbs are plump and hard, and give much barter satlsfactlun than the ('allfornla-
grown bulbe. FIrdI early nntl secure best results. Bulhg ready for Inimeditite shipment.
Extra Quality BulbSf very fine, Hs to ^ In. In diameter, 50 cts. per lOUt #4.00 per 1000,
^ietected Bulbs* H lo <tt In. Id diameter, 75ctH. per lOOi $6.00 per lOOU.

r\ AWT A O Extra quality bulbs, California-grown, finest stock to be had. Price Is unusually low.
I J\ u jt , f\ ^\ Growers will find that It will pay tliem to throw away their old plants, abd plant new
^^mTLm4 MJ LM.\J Block. Dry bulbs will produce enough mure llowers to warrdnt the extra expeuBe.
Plant early if best resultH are tleslred.

(Selected BulbH, 1^ to 2 In In diameter. $7.00 per luOt $60 per 1000.

niaiiiinoth Bulbs, 2 to 2<^ m. In diameter, $9.00 per 100 I $80 per 1000.

l^/^ltr t4 -m-j F% HT Tk i> T HT fI^ TTf C\ We oflfer a very superior grade of these bulbs, which
nll\l/lA^ HY/11 l\ I HN we om supply as follows: Kx<ra fine bull.H, 12-15
M.X\Jl.^M.jr\.i.\ JUL X r^V*-^> A *-*0 ctm. In cfrcumference. $|,?.'5 per lOOi »1.'5

per 1000. Kxtra select d buibo, 13-15 ctm. In cir-
cumference, $'^.00 per lOOt $ 1 7 per 1 000, Pink ai>d Blue KoiiiniiH. extra, $1.50 per lOOl
$13 per 1000. White Italiaus. extra. $1.75 per 100; $15 per 1000.

PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS ^?i&K:%^ -

100 1000

ORNITHOGALUM ARABICUM $1 75 $15 00

LILIUM CANDIDUM, 22 centimeters and up 4 00

ALLIUM NEAPOLITANUM 50 4 00

BERMUDA BUTTERCUP OXALIS, c.'itra sized bulbs 75 5 00

F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytowfl=on=IIudson, N. Y.

JUST RECEIVED

Per mil

ARAUCARIA EXCELSA \l\^l':i^&.u>^u::::*''-^

^ , 14 to Hi " 1 00

■ ■ •■ Specimens SI. 50 to W« .~>0 eai'li.

GLAUCA, 14 to IG In. 2.00 each

ACACIA PARADOXA mceplantB sects each.

Mt ^ D^\C I n f D /^C FLORIBUNDA, bashy WO.r.O each.
C I rC \/0 I U C IT \JO standard 2.5U each.

LATANIA BORBONICA f\?/? !n^\nx%^5'ii X^X'^

'^a to :!>4 feet high, from ISL.-.O to »:!.50 each.
THESE ARE FINE SPECIMENS, WELL GROWN.

HYACIXTUS.

101) 1000

Colors separate S4.00 »:tx.00

Named, first size 6.00 .55.00

100 1000

Miniature, "colors separate. S2. 50 92'^. 50
all mixed 2.25 20.00

TUI.IPS.

lOi) loon

ABTCS, red S0.T5 S6.00

BELLE ALLIANCE, red 1.00 9.00

CHRTSOLORA, yellow 1.40 11.00

COTTAGE MAID, pink 125 10.00

Due VAN THOL. scarlet 1.00 7.00

LA BEISE, white 100 8.00

NARCISSUS

100 1000
KEIXERSKROON, red and

yellow «1.25 1$ 10.00

L'lMMACCLEE, white 75 6.00

VELLOW PRINCE, yellow. 1.50 12.00

TOURNESOL, red and '■ 1.75 15.0O

MIXED, all colors, S. D 75 6.50

TON SION,er8tslze »1. 75 per 100; S15 00 per 1000

" second size 1.25 " lO.OO "

JONQUILS, GO cts. per 100; S5.00 per 1000

AZALEA INDICA will soon arrive, write for prices.

Further general line of H. P. RO.SES. RBODODENDRONS, HARDY AZALEAS,
CLE.MATIS, PEONIES, etc.

BOBBINK & ATKINS, - RUTHERFORD, N. J.

Uontlon tlie PlorUtx' Elxchance when wrltinK.

BrTnchin, EASTER LILY

iL. LONGIFLORUM GIGANTEUM MULTIFLORUM.)

Although new to this country this grand variety has been well tested in England
for several years and is said to force equal to Harrisii. Our grower gives us the
lollowing description of stock grown in Bermuda:

Pure white trumpet-shaped flowers, much larger aod in greater profusion than
the ordinary L. Longiflorum or HarrLsii, and are borne upon strong, robust stems
with numerous long pointed br f:ht green leaves. It has the branching habit of the
Speciosum type, the flowers being produced in umbels, a 5 lo 7 inch bulb showing
as many as 10 to 12 flowers, making it particuUrlv useful as a pot plant, and is
Iree from disease. A 1 procurable s ock of this grand, new and distinct Easter Lily
has been placed in our hands for sale, and offer them as follows: (Bermuda grown
stock all sold.)

JAPAN BULBS of above ( r, to i inch bulbs $5.00 $45.00

nnw rt-attv i 6 to 8 ' 7.50 65.00

no^v reaay. i 7 to » •• 10.00 oo.oo

ORDIN AR V JAPAN . ^ ,„ , ,„,^ ,„„, |-» ---

L. Longiflorum. ?fSU :: .:::;; t:f.S iHg

(Ready this montli.) (otolO " 13.00 110.00

UUDGSG 830160 n3[CISSDS. 1 lerlOO.^SOOjperlOOO. $42.50.

I ifii rtf ifin Ifntlnii flinn ( (FIIOM COLD STORAGE.) Order now

Lily 01 me liaiieil Pips, i ';::r;z:::^r^/^:^'.J^^''

New Crop SMILAX SEED now ready.

p..- py... 25c.: V lb., 7.-,.-.; II,., $2....... ^^pT^^^^

See our special offer of Bulbs, etc., on page 911, this issue, i^f^^^

CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO. ^^H

342 WEST 14th STREET, V«'f"iS?r N. Y. CITY. ^^^^^

Importers. Exporters and Growers' Agents ot SEEDS, BULBS and PLANTS ^^>gStS>^

GOOD VARIETIES

■OF-

We have only the following to Offer:

Per ino

1000 Gen. Gomez, strong . .

. . at $12.00

1000 " " medium .

. . " 10.00

2000 New York, strong , .

. . " 0.00

100 Triumph, extra . . .

. . " 7.00

200 Victor

. . " e.oo

2000 John Young, strong .

1000 " " medium

300 Bon Ton, strong . . .

1000 Scolt, fine

1000 G. H. Crane, medium

Per 100
at $5.00
■' 4.00
" 8.00

" e.oo

" 12.00

FIRST COME— FIRST SERVED!

SEND YOUR ORDERS EARLY.

A flue lot, iu 2'.. and 3 liicb pots, uow ready for delivery.

THE COTTAGE GARDENS, r.

EENS,
EW YORK.

C. 'W. "WARD, manager.

LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE, 91 B, QUEENS.

Uentlon the F^orlsU' Exchajige when wrltlns.

908

The Florists' Exchange.

aimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiumiii iiiiiiillilllllll llllllllllllllllllll'"""""""""""""""""""""""""""'""""|f

r

IS A WELL

LILIUM LONGIFLORUM

jriiardfd fact that no

sensihle florist will in these

days buy bulbs or sefda nf anj body merely

on semi men t. The d( mand is that the

merchant shall be up to date at every pnint. Keen

public sense comprehends the best every time.

"Warranted Japan
growD, ready for
delivery. Florlets In general are awaklnu up to ilie
fact that they pay better and have more bloonialhan
the Harriell and are rbeaper. 5 to 7 In., per iW. f'2 7S ;
per lUW, 125.00. 7 to 9 In., per 100, |6 75 ; per lOuO, 165.00.

LILY OF THE VALLEY ^enl'crBSa?^

to all who have used them. They are German grown,
not Dutch. Per lUUO, »9.75. original cases, 251JU. tZS.W.

CDCrCIAC RefrRcta Alba, all nice large de.
rntQOInO veloped hulhs. something you want
now. Per ICO, 65c.; per 1000, fl.SO.

LILIUM HARRISII gJI ','?iti'5riX"r™ ^

the demand for It le extraordinary, and can only ■ ffer
5 to 7. which are equal to 7 to a of other stock, at
$4.75 per luo ; 145.00 per 1000.

TERMS:— Five percent, dlecount allowed on all orders
accompanied with cath. New York City reference
required otherwise.

ELLIOTT & SONS, 54 & 56 Dey St., N. Y. |

TELEPHONE. .34*7 CORTl.ANDT.

iiHiitiiiniiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniini"'"!"'''''''"'"''''"'''"""''""""'"'"'""''"""""""'?'

o

Mushroom

SPAWN

JUST RECEIVED.

Price, 10 lbs., »1. 100 lbs., 97.

(\ BULBS.

8 Narcissus, Paper White ^"'""'

O Grandi $8.00

O Narcissus Von Sion - 14.00

}} Hyacinths, in 6 separate

g colors 40.00

9 Tulips.inG separate colors 7.00
0 Crocus, "5 " " 2.50

Yi Send for our

A Wholesale Bulb List.

STDMPP & WALTER CO., Seedsmen, 50 Barclay St., N. Y.

Mention th* THorlBtp' 'RT/'hnn^** whAn wrltlne

Established IS76.

INCOHPOKATKD I

COXSEEDCO.

Wholesale Seedsmen

34 Gansevoort St., 411, 413, 415, Sansome St.,

NEW YORK. SAN FRiNGISGO.

Muntlnn tha FlnrtntB* KTf>lflnB■(^ 'when ■wrltlfiP.

RAWSON'S

"Arlington Tested Seeds"

Are now well known to some FLORISTS, w©
want them known to all FLORISTS. Special
price list sent on applicatiOQ,

W. W. RAWSON & CO.

IS aad 13 FaneDil Hall Sq. BOSTON, SIASS
Mention the FlorlBti' Eichanre when writing.

ALM

too 1000 30CO

Pho-nix Tenuis «0.75 »5.0(i:»lS.5O

PuMlila 1.00 8.00-22.50

Keolinala 75 5.00^13.50

Corypha Australia 75 5.00ri3.50

Pandniius IJlilis 1.25 10.00.2750

J. L. SCHILLER. 404 E. 34tli Street. New York
Mention the F^orlBts' Exchange when wr^tfna.

Horticultural Cash Bargains

OFFERED TO THE TRADE ONLY.

Following consignments I am autliorized by growers to offer for cash witli order.

8,000 Freesla Refracta Alba-
Monster bulbs, daily expected to arrive from France . . per 1000 $7 ,50

3,000 Freesia Refracta Alba. Select size (in stock) " 6 50

20,000 Paper White Narcissus Grandiflora " " 7 00

3,0C0 Lilium Harrisii, 5 to 7, Fine bulbs per case of 400 15 50

400 " " 7 to 9 per 100 10 00

200 " " 9 to 11 " 19 00

25,000 Chinese Narcissus, 30 in a basliet, 4 basliets in bale, to arrive about

September 26th. Per bale, $4,50; per 5 bales, $21.00; per 10 bales, 40 00

20,000 PALM SEEDS.

Kentia Belmoreana. Fresh importation from AUSTRALIA.

Per 1000, $4.00; per case 10,000, $38.00.
,^9'Cartage free, no charge for boxing. All goods offered subject
to being unsold.

For Milde-w on Roses and COQ'T'I'TP ****" *5 Ibs.i
Carnation Rust, al-ways use rXJ^ 111 C^ $2.oo.

JOOSXEN'S MAGAZINE BELLOWS,

The best for applying plant powders, $3.50.

C. H. JOOSTEN, 85 Dye St., New York.

IMPORTER AND GROWERS' AGENTS.

MeottOD the Ftorl.t.' Excbance when wiiUns.

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FREESIAS

^ To % INCH
S5.00 per lOOO.

I LILIUM HARRISII d to 7 m , $4.oo per loo. i

3 Above all sound and "band plcbed." E

j HARRr A. BUNYARD, 42 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CITY. |

=iiiim!niiniini!iii!iii!iiiniininiiiniiiii!iii(iiiiiiii!iiifflimffliin!im!in!iiiiiii!!iiiffl!iiiiiniiiniiii!!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!iiiiiiiiiiiimirr:

Mention the PlorlBtm' Exchange when wrlUnr.

CALIFORNIA CALLA BULBS

ThrouKli our Exchange Sales with best Paclflc Coast growers of these
roots we are ahle to deliver choice, carefully cured and evenly graded roota at
closest growing prices.

Doz. 100

First Size, \H to m loch. i1inmeter....$n 75 $15 00
Select '* lH;tol% •» •' ..., \ >i^ 7 00

Extra Select, about -^ to 'j^^ in. ** .... 150 9 00

COCCCI A C— True White. Very choice well cured
rKuLolAo h"lbB<.f FKEESIA True Refracta

^ Albe, from our own grower. Yellow

flowers have been carefully rtigued out of the stock.

First Quality, per 1000. 90.50. Choice Size, $7.50. i

French Bulba, Dutch Bulbs. L. LouKlflorutn arriv-
ing'. The best stocks which the season produces.

NEW CYCLAMEN SEED,»P"='"'ii<=°'°dS$«-25

If ftllAUKK'C £EED.. I CHICAGO. 84-86 Randolph St.
f llUUniin O STORE I NEW YORK, 14 Barclay Street.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

September 16, 1899.

The F=i_orists* Exchknge.

909

LILIUM LONGIFLORUM

From Japan

Due September 20.

First
Shipment

The crop Is reported Tiiusually Fine. Bulbs are plump and well matured.

Having: handled and supplied i hese hulhs to the (rrowers for nearly 20 years, we can recom-
mend them as a Paying: Investment. We cffer:

ICo 1000 I too 1000

."i-T inch circumference $2 50 $23 00 7-9 inch circumference »7 00 J 60 00

6-8inch " 4 00 38.50 I 9-10 inch " 12 00

DUE OCTOBER 1st, from Australia.

Fresh 1^99 crop, fully matured, every seed a plant:

Kentla Belmoreana aau Kentla Forsterlana Seed.

100 Seeds.
...$0.50

1000 Seeds-
84 00

READY FOR DELIVERY NOW. ,„„ ,„,„

White Roman Hyacinths (t?ettiog scarce). Extra Fne, 13-15 $1.85 817 00

DVXCM R09IAK or Miniature Hyacinths.

Owiuif tg ihe big^h price «^f the Ittrjter buios vf Kutch Hyacinths these

smaller bulbs pr( mise to be a goi d subsiitute, as they force ^ell and give

In spite of sraallDess of bulb fine flower heads. Excellent, for Pols or IdO Ifinn

Pans. We cffer excellent named stock, or in separate colors $2 50 $22 50

on hand, also, a full stock of Xulips, Mixed and Named, Narcissus Von Slon,
Xrunipets, Crocus, etc.

SOME SURPLUS STOCK we offer for QUICK SALES.

IIHI 10{iO

L,illuni Harrlsli, 6-7 $4 25

" •' 7-9 9 00

Paper Wblte Narcissus Grandiflora 90 7 50

Free»la Retracta Alba, select liuihs 40 3 00

Calla Ethlopica, 3-1 i/i inch circ , 1-1 V4 Inch diam 4 50 40 00

" " 4-6 •• " IVi-i •' " 6 00 55 00

" " 6-7 •• " 2-iV'2 " " 8 00 7500

" " Mammoth, extra 10 00

" " A very fine flowering bulb, 3-4 inch circ 3 50 3000

Chinese Narcissus, per basket 30 bulbs $1 50

S.une, per mac of four baskets, 120 bulbs 5 00

EXTRA CYCLAMEN CICANTEUM BULB9.

In the most brilliant colors and sorts. Bulbs measurln^r from 2-3U' inches Doz. ino

across il 25 (9 00

On all liulbs RAXES are 25 at 100, 250 al 1000.

SOME SEASONABLE SEEDS.

SmllaKseed , Oz., 30c. ; lb., J2 60

Cryptonierla Japonica seed, by many growers pronounced etiual t j

Araucaria Compacta Per pkr.. 151^

Pandanus V tills S' ea 100 heed", $1 25 ; inoo seeds. $10 00

CVCUAMKN GlKanteum seed. Bjna flde cillected from Prize Blooms onl> :

111 seiiaraie suns 100 seeds, $1 00 , asilteeds, $2 00

Mixed ._ 1006eed,s65i;. ; 260 seeds, $1 25

California Siveet Pea seed will be ready In Octcl)er.

Write for prices on AZALEAS. FERN BALLS (Japan),

CYCAS REVOLUTA STEMS, ROSES, ETC.

HU DCDPCD fl. I^n ESTABLISHED 1878.

• Hi DLnutK a bill, 47 BARCLAY ST., NEW YORK

V»nH/m *h» Wlftrlatg* IBr^hany whft writing

"HOWTO GROW MUSHROOMS"

The most practical treatise on tliis interesting subject ever written.
ONLY JO CENTS. Published by

AMERICAN GARDENING, 136 Liberty St., NEW YORK, N. Y.

Mention th«* Florjgtt'' Exchange wh»n wr*t1nir

I Just Arrived

I Fresh English Milltrack ^

I Mushroom Spawn

?S $7.00 per 100 lbs. $6.50 per 100 in 500 lb. Lots.

aj We have a New

I BUDDING KNIFE

3j Made to our own order. Blade Stiff (does not shut),

^ finest steel. Send for Sample.

5 Price each, 20 cts. Per dozen, $1.75.

I JOHNSON & STOKES, ''VH".SEKfI^*- i

LOW PRICES

The Elizabeth Nursery Company.

Mention the FlorlPtB* Exchange when wiitlnr

Per 1000

225,000 California Privet,

2 and 3 years old $25 to $40

ROSES.

H. P., own roots and budded

2 years, X fine

H. T., Held grown

Yellow, Pink and WJiite Rani=

biers

Harechal Niel, very heavy . .

80
70
Per 1011
$G
10
Per lOUO

200,000 Slirubs, strong, 20

varieties $40

Hypericum Aureum and riose-
rianum, X line 38

Per 1000
8o,ooo Clematis Panlculata,

Held grown $40 to $70

Honeysuckles 20 to 60

20,000 Ampelopsis Veitcliii,

Held grown 15 to 50

10,000 Virginia Creeper (Am-

pelopis Quinquetolia) .... 15 to 45
Eulalia Gracillima, X fine. . . 20

Eulalia Variegata and Ze-

brlna 40

Herbaceous Plants 30 to 50

Phlox, general assortment.. . . 50

Phlox.SubulataX fine . . . . $G per 100

ELIZABETH NURSERY CO., Elizabeth, N. J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrttlns.

Allen's Defiance Mignonette!

*.4«00 SEEDS. **

Grown under glass, from special eelected spikes, for
florists' use. Nont- gcaulne udIpbb my signature la
acroBB the face of each packet.

Si. 00 PER PACKET.

No BeedHinnn b h any of my indoor gron'n

deed* except in sealed pncketH with my **ia-

nature acroHH face of eacb.— C. II. AIjLEN,

Cm AS. H. ALLEN, Floral Park, N.Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

I ....Bulbs, Plants

« OF ALL KINDS.

HULSEBOSCH BROS.,

<l> ENGLEWOOD, N.J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

FREESU REFRACTA ALBA.

TRUE WHITE, FKOM BERMUDA SEED.
EXTRA SELECTED, % to V^ In. diam., $3 00 a 1000
FIR^T-CLASS. V4to9s " 2 00 "

MAMMOTH BULBS, H to »j " 6 00 "

CALLA /ETHIOPiCA.

LARGE. WELI,CURED HULHS.
EXTRA SELECTED. 6 lo 6 In. circum., $7 00a 100
FIRST-rLASS. 4 to B " 5.00 ■'

M«lv MOTH BULBS. 6 and over " 9.00 "

Grown at our on'n Inriiis in California.

JACKSON & PiRKINS Ci).,Nf^.^v'Vl'

Mention th« Flortnts' Bxchangre when writlnf.

RARE COLLECTED SEEDS

OF AMERICAN

Woody and Herbaceous Plants.

Ask (or List and Discounts.
PINEHURST NURSERIES,

OTTJ KATZENSTElN.Mgr. PINEHURST, N. C

Mention the Florlsti' Ezchanee when wrlunu

S SURE CROP MUSHROOM SPAWN 5

■ iS.OO per 100 lbs. ■
J Pamphlet IIow to Grow Miiahroonis, 10c. J

■ LILIUM NIRRISII. EARLY ROMtN HnCINTNS ■

Special prices on application.

WEEBER & DON. Seed Merchants & Growere,

lit CtjaiiiberH St., NKW YOKK,

MonTinn the Finrlatfl' Bxchanffe when wrlUn*

PANSY

Giant mixed, oz., $2.00; trade
pbt., 25c.; Giant Trlmardeau,
mixed, oz., $1.50; lb . $15. GUut
Yellow, trade pkt., 25c.; oz., $1.75. French mixed, oz.,
75c.; lb , $10. Kngllsh mixed, oz., 75c.; lb., $3.00. Lord
Iteaconsfleld. pkt., 20c.; oz., $2.00. Bugnot, Caesler.
Parisian, large stained trade pkt. .50c.: oz.,$4 00. Olant
Mme. Perret, oz., $4.lO ; trade pkt, 25c. Cecil Davy,
trade pkt., 25c.

Cineraria hybrlda, dwarf mixed, large flowering,
trade pkt., 2'-)C Primula SinensiH, fine mixed,
trade pkt., 25c ; oz. $10.0U: 10 separate packets of prim-
ulas each 5L'c. Forsct-lle-Noi. elegantli-Blnia. for
Vr'ntiLr Mourning, Victoria blue, Palustrls, trade pkt.,
15c EntiliMli OaiMy. duubie mixed, pure wtilte,
double or snuwball, trade pkt., 20c. .^tocUM, double,
for Winter blooming, for cutting, wblie, trade pi-t..
50c ; bright red, 5Uc. ('aiiliflon'er, early dwarf,
Improved forcing, IJanleh seed, oz., $2 50.

Special Offer I I will send sample of any of the
above seeds free of charge. All the above are this
year's crop BEAIILIEIU

Walker Avenue, Woodhaven, New York,
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

CINERARIA CYCLAMEN PRIMULA PANSY

Largetiowered EiiifUsh; Lnrgf H. 8plenaen8. Kolker'e Best, Kolker's Giant.

i, oz., $3.,5ii. Pure white, 1(10 e., 7.ic. )4oz.,$3.60; ,^oz. $1.26; $5.00 oz.i % oz., 90 eta.

Trade pkt., SOc. Hose, lied, etc.. Kills. 65c. Trade Pkt., 26c. Trade Pkt., 26c.

AUGUST RULKCR & SONS, 52 Dey St., New York.

Mention the Pinrlstf' Exchanire when wrttlns

DUTCH BULBS-"

Lily of the Valley Pips.

FOR FORCING AND OUTDOOR PLANTING

Floiists and Dealers are invited to I M THnDDIIDIU &■ CIX ^^ Cortlandt St.,
send tor Trade List now ready. J. i'l' lllUKDlJKn « tU., ^EW YORK.

n*-\»fm' Eichanr* wbep wrltlnr.

LILIUM HARRISI I

5-7 inch, $40.00 per fOOO; $4.50 per 100.

BERMUDA-GROWN LONGIFLORUM

Guaranteed 90 per cent, free from disease. Prices on above and all other bulbs and plants cheerftUIy glren.

I^.-V\r. O. JSOHMIT^, JTorsoy Oity, iff. j.

Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

910

The F=l.orists* ExCHKNCe.

ASTER COSMOS PANSY SALVIA IziNf

ZINNIA

eedMde ReporA

Points and information from seedBmen, and
all Interested in this column, solicited. Ad-
dresa Editor Seed rRADR.careofPLORisTe'
Exchange, P. O. Box 1697, New Yorli.

AMBRICAN SBED TRADE ASSOCIATION

Alexander Kopgers, ChicaKO, III., Presi-
dent; Albert McCuLLOUGH, Cincinnati. First
\'ice-Preeident: F. W, Bolgiano, Washini?-
too. Second Vice-President: S. F Willakd,
Wetliersfleld, Conn,, Secretary and Treasurer.

A convention, establishing a parcels
IMist system, between German.v and the
i'liitdl States, bas beensitrneJ to go into
ilfc'it on October 1. This is the first
ni;rrcnieiit nf thekind arranged with an.v
luirnjic.-ui (iu\'rrnment. The agreement
fixes the postage ratei on parcels going
from the United .States to (iermany at
12 cents for everj' pound or fraction of a
pound. The weight of the parcels is lim-

Onion Seed

Sweet Peas

Lettuce

Cosmos

Celery

Hollyhock

Carrot

Verbenas

Salsify

Asters

Parsnip

Mignonette

etc.

etc.

F=>©rry \A/atsor» Sl CSo.

CALIFORMAN SEED HOUSE

— SPECIALTIES-

Lima Beans
Salt Bush

Bromus Grass
Bermuda "
Johnson "
etc.

ALL CALIFORNIA GROWN. WHOLESALE ON LV.

SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

teWifolium

LILT BULBS FOR SALE. Write for prices.

F. H BURDETT. - Clifton, N. Y.

MpTitlon th* FlorlntB' Exrhanire wh^n wrninB

PLANT SEED CO.

Wholesale Merchants.

jtjJjtjJ ST. LOUIS. ,^j«jtj«

w<^nrii>n rh» FlorlgTa' Kxnhang^ whP'n wrttlnft

100,000

fllleo Oenap Plignoiiette

Fine stocky plants from seed bed ; tliese
are the true strain.

40c. per lOO ; $3.00 per 1000. Sample, 10c.

J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.
M-^ncinn th.- Florletji' Brohangf when writing.

Freesia Growers!

:bxtx<:bs

% inch IS.W per 1000.

% '• 2.60

Vj *' and under I .'jo "

J. E. BOYGE a Go., Santa Monica, Cal.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing

i MICHEL PLANT - s

i -^^BULB CO. i

■ ■

■ ST. LOUIS, MO. ■

■ ■

Mention the Florl.ts' EzchaDK. when vrttlns.

WHOLESALE PRICELIST (J
FOR Florists and ^

■" MARKET GARDENERS

ited to 11 pounds. It must not measure
more than .3 feet 6 inches in length and
6 feet in length and girth combined.

Postage must be prepaid in full at the
following rates: In the United .States on
"parcels" for (iermany, 12 cents tor each
pound or traction of a pound; and In
irennany on "parcels" tor the United
States. 2 marks 40 pfennig for each par-
cel, whatever its weight.

A deliver.y charge of 5 cents in the
United States and 20 pfennig in Ger-
many may be collected of the addressees
of each parcel.

This arrangement should prove of
great service to the seed trade in both
t;he interested countries.

New York.— F. W. O. Schmitz re-
ceived, on Tuesday last, a consignment
of 17.">,000 Chinese Sacred Lily bulbs,
imported via Tacoma.

Cambridge, N. Y. — The Jerome B.
Rice Co. has been incorporated with a
capital of $100,000. Incorporators— .1.
K. Rice, Laura .1. Rice, C. E. Smith, all of
Cambridge, N. V.

European Notes.

It must indeed be almost unbearably
dry when our Dutch neighbors complain
of the injury, l)Oth immediate and pros-
pective,to their special cultures. Already
the beet and cabbage crops for 1 yOO are
seriouly imperilled, while the sowings of
turnip are jiractically useless. Onion,
on the other hand, is doing well. Cauli-
flower, which suffered badly from the
late frost, has come out better than we
expected, but can nowhere be called an
average crop.

The annual hail storm is reported from
western p^rance; this year it has chiefly
affected the districts where lettuces are
grown, but, as these are suffering so
badly from vermin in the seeds, the loss
is not so serious. Other crops, particu-
larly beet and carrot, have suffered
severely. Here and in England the re-
cent rainfalls have been almost nil, and
the heat intense. .ludging by samples
j now before us, the new crop seeds are
poor in color and size, but verj' heavy.
It is almost certain that thegermination
otsomeofthem may be below theaverage.
European Seed.

The Late F. E. McAllister Co.

The numerous creditor.^ of the late F.
E. McAllister Co., which assigned In
l.'^itT, will feel interested in the report
which follows, and which has been pre-
liared for ]inblication hv the National
Florists' Hn.nrcl of Trade. After legal
expenses have been met it would appear
as though very little will Ije left for divi-
sion among creditors, more espeically so
if the preferred claims are upheld.

The company was a New .lersej- cor-
poration, which on .lune 10, 1.X97, made
an assignment to .lohn S. Garrison as
assignee. This was for benefit of credit-
ors. Preferences were included amount-
ing to *:l,'.)00. Theearly part of August,
Baiiic year, action in New Jersey was
comnienced to enjoin the corporation
from exercising its privileges and fran-
chises and for appointment of a receiver
in New Jer.sey. The action was success-
ful and Mr. Walter J. Knight was ap-
pointed receiver. Upon those proceed-
ings action in New York wascommeuced
by Julian S. Walter, as stockholder, to
set aside assignment and appointment
of a receiver in New York.

Pending determination of action, mo-
tion was made by creditors for tempo-
rary receiver in New York, and on August
:tl. 18(17, Mr. Walter J. Knight w.as ap-
pointed temporary receiver. About Sep-
tember 3, 1897, Assignee Garrison turned
over assets in his possession to Mr.
Knight as temporary receiver. That
action proceeded to trial and judgment
was entered for plaintiff, appointing Mr.
Donald MiLcan as permanent receiver,
but ili.sniiKsing complaint, as tar as it de-
sired .setting aside of assignment, on the
ground that stockholder was not a
proper party to sue, and directing Mr.
McLean to bring action to set aside as-
signment. In the meantime action was
commenced by the Market and Fulton
National Rank as judgment creditors to
set aside the assignment.

In that action motion was made to
bring in Mr. McLean as permanent re-
ceiver as a party defendant. Mr. McLean
then commenced action to set aside as-
signment as directed by judgment, and
in that action moved to restrain all
actions against the company, which mo-
tion was granted. That" action (the
McLean action) then proceeded to trial,
and judgment was entered, setting aside

theasBignment and directing the assignee
to account. The assignee served a copy
of his objection, which was contested,
and reference was had on which there
were objections made to the account.

The referee reported sustaining several
objections, but overruled the objection
to the allowance for counsel fees, to
which finding exceptions have been filed,
and the same have been noticed tor hear-
ing. There was also exceptions filed to
the statement in the report that the
assignee had nothing in his hands that
should be paid to the receiver.

Upon the disposition of this action the
receiver expects to file his action, and
asks for a reference to determine in what
proportion and priority the funds are to
be distributed. The report will probably
be ready to file in several months, if there
is no appeal. Meanwhile, the temporary
receiver reported to permanent receiver,
and appeal was taken from the portion of
the judgment in the Walter action which
appointed the permanent receiver, and
after the judgment in the McLean action
a motion was made by Mr. Garrison to
modify the injunction in the McLean
action, so as to be allowed to proceed
without appeal. That motion was de-
nied at .Special Term, and, on appeal, was
affirmed by Appellate Division.

If the preferred claims are taken into
account the dividend will probably be
about 15 per cent., but it no preferences
are given it is likely to be much larger.
It is also a question as to whether the
United States creditors will be paid be-
fore foreign creditors.

OBITUARY.

Wm. J. Davidson.

Wm. J. Davidson died .September 10,
at the home of his sister, Mrs. Robt.
Veltch, in New Haven, Conn., in his GGth
year. He was born in St. Margaret's,
near London, England, of Scotch parents
and learned the gardener's art under his
father, who was gardener at Culzean
Castle, the Marquis of Ailsa's place in
Ayrshire. He worked as a journeyman
at the Duke of Buccleuch's place, Dal-
keith under the celebrated Chas. Mcln-
josb, and subsequently at Drumlaurig. In
1855 he came to Ami rica and found em-
ploj'inent as a prlv.ne gardener with
Robert L. Stuart, the sugar refiner.
Leaving there in 1863 he, with James
Fleming, started a seed store at (i7 Nas-
sau street, and two years later sold his
interest to l*eter Henderson.

Mr. Da\idHnn assisted Peter Henderson
in com piling the last edition of the "Hand
Rook of Plants," and in the preface Mr.
Henderson says: "In compiling this
edition I have been most ably assisted by-
Mr. Wm J. Davidson, who not only is a
thorough botanist, but is perhaps the
peer < f any man in the United States to-
day in his all-around knowledges of gar-
den work."

He leaves one son, and his brother,
.Tames Davidson, is in charge of the office
of Henry .\. Dreer, at Riverton, N. J.

For the last twelve yearsMr. Davidson
had been under medical attendance, and
unable to take any active part In that
chosen business for which he was so
eminently fitted.

"Willie" Davidson, as he was lovingly
called by nearly all who knew him, was
one of the most genial men in the trade,
modest to a deeree In regard to his great
knowledge of plants, and always ready
and willing to impart it to others when
asked.

Charles Gagfer Vaughan

Charles Gager Vaughan, youngest son
of J.C. Vaughan, aged 18 years July 18th
past, died last Saturday at the residence
of his father, (;0-I8 Jefferson avenue, Chi-
cago, and was buried in Rose Hill Ceme-
tery, Tuesday, September 12, the Rev.
W. F. Millar, of the Ryder Memorial Uni-
versalist Church, officiating. Three years
ago the young man entered the Armour
Institute of Technology. and at the time
of his death stood high in his class as a
student and had also secured an enviable
reputation as an athlete.

His death occurred under sad circum-
stances. With his brother Leonard, five
weeks ago he left for a tramp across the
main range of the Rocky Mountains.
Tuesday, August 29, while traveling
through the Blaekfoot Valley, of the
Indian reservation, he complained of a
severe pain in his stomach. His brother
carried both packs. and in two daysthey
made 20 miles. Then Leonard secured
an old Indian backboard, and with this
managed to get his brotherto Browning,
Mont., the Indian agency. Here a phy-
sician was secured, and Charles was

treated for appendecltis. On theMonday
following he was pronounced nearly well
and the journey home begun. Thursday
they arrived in Chicago, but the young
man grew rapidly worse, never rallied,
and breathed his last on Saturday. The
devoted parents are bowed down with
grief, the son being a general favorite of
the family, as well as all who knew him.
Six classmates acted as pall-bearers.
Dr. Gunsaulus. of the Institute, delivered
an address of the most pathetic nature,
showing the grand character of the
young man, as he was known among the
faculty and his brother students. A large
gathering of florists and other friends of
the family were at the funeral, the floral
emblems being very numerous.

David B. Murdoch.

David Brj'son Murdoch, one of the
best known residents of Pittsburg, died
September 6, at Queenstown, Ireland.
He, with his wife and two daughters.
Misses Mary and Susie, left their home
at Forbes and Wightman streets about
a month ago for a visit to Ireland. Mr.
Murdoch, although not having been in
the best of health for ten years, did not
seem to be ill when he left home. He
was a son of John Murdoch, who came
to Pittsburg from Ireland early in the
'40's, and established a nursery on
Squirrel Hill. When he died, his four
sons— David B., James R., John R. and
.\lexander — continued the business.
David B. Murdoch retired from the busi-
ness fifteen years ago, and since then
devoted his attention to his estate on
Squirrel Hill. The only survtving brother
is John R. Murdoch, of the East End.
Alexander Murdoch died in 1893. Mr.
Murdoch was about 52 years of age, and
had spent his life in Pittsburg. He was
a brother of Mrs. Ellen W. Watson, the
well-known temperance worker. The
body will be brought to Pittsburg for
Interment.

Philip H. Alburger.

Philip H. Alburger. proprietor of the
South Laurel Hill Nurseries, Philadel-
phia, who died on Sept. 9, after a brief
illness, was formerly in the victualling
industry, conducting it successfully, but
changed to the present business because
of its congeniality. He transformed his
estate into nurseries and was very suc-
cessful. Mr. Alburger belonged to the
family of that name who emigrated to
this country from Germany after the
revolutionary war, settling in the old
Spring Garden district of this city, where
by thrift the.y soon established them-
selves in business. The Alburgers were
the first to engage in the packing
and shipping industry In the countr.v.
Deceased was much esteemed for his
many kind and noble traits, and his
familiar face will be greatly missed from
the locality where he had resided for the
last thirty years.

Wm. C. Pape.

As related in our St. Louis notes, Mr.
Pape was assassinated on his own door-
step. He was a native St. Louisan,
forty-five years old, and had been en-
gaged in the florist business about
twenty years. For the past five years
he has been superintendent of the public
parks, which position he filled to satis-
faction of his superior officers, so much
so that after serving one term he was
reappointed for the second. His busi-
ness has been run of late by his eldest
son, F. W. Pape, who is now mentioned
as his father's successor as park superin-
tendent. Mr. Pape had long been promi-
nent in politics, being central committee-
man from his ward for years on the
Republican side. He leaves a widow and
six children, rauBing from six to twenty-
two years old. His funeral, which was
held Sunday, was attended by some
2, .500 people, including the Mayor and
all prominent city officials. The floral
offerings were many and of superior
quality. He was a member of our Flor-
ists' Club and enjoyed the esteem of all
the craft.

Charles Weber.

We are also sorry to learn of the death
of Charles Weber, brother of Fred C.
Weber, which occurred on the night of
September 9. Mr. Weber, while not a
florist, was well ac(iuainted with, and
seemed almost one of them, as he has
several times attended the conventions'
with Mr. Fred Weber. and was at Detroit
this Summer. Mr. Weber was a genial
whole-souled gentleman, and the familyi
will have the Bvmpathy of all.

C. C. S.

September IG. IK9SI

The F=i_orists*

rXCHKNGE.

911

..SPECIAL OFFER OF..

We have large quantities of all Bulbs mentioned below, ready for immediate shipment, all in
splendid condition and first-class stock, and are offered subject to being unsold upon receipt of order.
RMS: Cash to unknown correspondents, or 30 Days" Net. F. 0. B. New York City except where noted.

25 SOLD AT 100 KATE, 250 AT 1000 KATE.

LILIES.

Bermuda and Japan Grown.

This article has proven in past years to be one of the
most profitable plants a florist can grow. At Easter t^ime
there is never enough to go round and prices have steadily
advanced in consequence each year,

Bermuda Harrisii,

5- "inches
7- 9 "

9-n

" liongifloram, 5- 7

7- 9
9-11
•Japan " 5-7

6-8
7- 9
9-10
Auratum, 7- 9 )
9-11 (.
Lancifoliiim album. 7-S I
" rubra 111, 7-9 '

Per inn
U 25
10 00

17 50

4 50
10 00

18 00
3 00
•1 50
7 00

12 00

5 00
October S 00

delivery. I) 00
5 00

Per irofi
$40 00

42 50

25 00

40 00

m 00

110 00

45 00

70 00

50 00

45 00

ROMAIV HYACINTHS.

White,

liight Pink,

Dark Rose,

Blue,

Wliite Italian, 12-15 J

11-121
l-i-15 I
13-15 I
13-15 1-
12-15
13-15

centimeteis
in
circum-
ference.

.?! 25

. 1 65

. 1 85

. I 40

. 1 40

. 1 40

. 1 65

*11 00
15 00
17 00
12 50
12 .50
12 50
14 00

DUTCH HYACINTHS.

Per lUO Per 1000
Dutch Ilomaii Hyacinths, pure white,
blush white, dark and light red, dark

and light blue, all separate colors $3 50 $20 00

Dutch Hyacinths, single mi.xed, for
bedding or forcing ; colors separate,
redj pink, light blue, dark blue, pure

white, blush white and yellow 4 00 35 00

All colors mixed 3 75 32 50

Double, colors separate 4 .50 40 00

mixed 3 75 35 00

Single Named Varieties, best kinds,
suitable for pot culture, in all colors,

separate 5 50 50 00

Double 5 50 50 00

CALLAS.

Selected California Roots.

These are specially fine bulbs and will please the most
critical. Compare our prices.

Each bulb has a perfect centre shoot.

Per ino

6 to 7J.,' inches around $S 50

.53i to 6 " " 6 50

ii4 to b}{ " " 5 50

3 to 4X " " 4 50

Per loon

$75 (10
60 00
.50 IMI
40 00

Ai^Livra xeAPOLiXANvm.

EO

FRCESIA REPRACTA ALBA,

choice selected bulbs 75

Fir-t size 60

CROCUS, large bulbs, to color, white,

yellow, blue and striped 30

$4 00

5 50
3 50

TULIPS— Single.

All First Size Bulhs.
mre can make up a selection of named
Tulips, consistliiij; of Kood kinds, suitable
for outdoor planting. emtiraclUK: Red. '^riilte.
Purple, Vello^%'. Striped aud Rose, all true to
name and color, in equal quantities, at 73 cts.
per 100 ! S6.00 per 1000.

Per 100 Per 1000

Belle Alliance $1 00 $9 00

Artus 65 6 00

Chrysolora 1 20 10 00

Kaizer.skroon 1 10 10 35

La Reine 90 8 .50

Yellow Prince 125 1100

Cottage Maid 120 10 00

Duchess de Parma 65 fi 00

Due 1 an Thol. scarlet 85 8 00

" " red and yellow 65 6 00

yellow 2 00 18 OU

white 2 00 18 00

La Immaculee 65 6 00

i'ottebakker, white 150 13 00

yellow 1 60 15 00

scarlet ; 1 30 10 00

Rosa Mundi 1(0 9 50

RoseGrisdelin 160 15 00

Vermillion Brilliant 2 50 33 00

Silver Standard 100 9 5n

Proserpine 175 16 00

VVouderman 90 8 50

Single Mixed, finest 65 5 50

TULIPS— Double.

Per ino Per 1000

Double, mixed finest $0 SO $7 00

Due Van Thol, red and yellow 80 7.50

Gloria Soils 90 8.50

La Candeur 80 7 50

Morillo 2 25 3100

Pa:onv Red 90 8 50

Rex Kubrorniu 150 14 50

Salvator Rosa 3 75 35 00

Tournesol, red and yellow 160 15 00

Yellow Rose 90 8.50

SINGLE I,AXE VARIETIES.

Per lilO Per 10(1(1

Byblooms, mixed colors $0 90 $8 00

Gesneriana 120 11.5"

liizards, mixed colors 75 6.50

Darwins, " " 150 14 00

Parrots, " " 90 8 75

LILY OF THE VALLEY
PIPS.

From Cold StoraKe.

We have quantities of the best grades in cold storage
the year round, and can ship at short notice at the follow-
ing prices, $12.50 per 1000, or $30.00 per case, 2.500.

New Pips, November delivery,

Berlin $11.00 per 1000, or $35.00 per case, 2.500.

Hamburg 10.00 " lOOO, or ^J.50 " 3500.

Per inc
AIMARVL,LIS Johnsonil.lArgebulbs, 7to9in. $S 00

" " very large, 9 inches and over, 10 00

Rosea, very good seller, $15.00 per 1000, 2 00

OX Al,IS Buttercup, 1st size bulbs 4. .50 " 50

" " extra large 6.00 " 75

NARCISSUS.

SIK(GI.E. Per 100

Stella Alba $i 50

Horsfleldi 350

Golden Spur 375

Leedsii 75

PriMCcps 1 CO

Tiunipet Ma.jor 90

Pocticu.s 40

" Ornatns 1 20

DOUBLE.

Orange Phivnix 1 75

Incompar.able 75

Alba Plena 90

Von Sion, large, first size 1 50

PAPER ^iVHITE, very large bulbs,

lliiO to 13011 in a case.

Granditlora 80

Grand. Multifiora, new and much

improved type 95

Double Roman 90

CHINESE SACRED. Large
quantities now on hand of first size
bulbs, on which we can make special

prices on large quantities 4 50

Jontjuile, Single, scented 40

" Campernelle Ruglosns.... 60

Per 1000
$4 75

6 00
9 50
8 00
3 75

11 (0

15 00

7 00

8 00
14 50

7 50

8 50
7 50

43 50
3 .50
5 00

PALM SEEDS.

We receive at different seasons of the year consign-
ments of fresh PALM SEEDS direct from the collectors,
which invariably give the best of satisfaction. At present
we have a surplus of a few thousand each of the following,
which, to clean up, offer them as follows :
Kentia Belmoreana $;i,00 per lOOO.

" Foi'wteriana 3.00 ''

Seaforthia Klegans 2.50 "

Corypha Austral is 2.00

SMILAX SEED-New Crop Now Ready.

25 cts. per o/,.; 75 cts. per J^' lb.; $2.50 per lb.

AZALEA INDICA.

As the Sole Agents in this country for Edw. Pynaert-
Van. Geert, (Jhent, Belgium, the largest cultivators of the
leading varieties, we are now booking orders for Fall
delivery. We give customers choice of varieties, but
when choice is left to us we send only popular sorts and
kinds best suited to the American trade. Note our
prices, which are ciuoted F. O. B. Ghent, and compare them
with any dealer's prices in this country; also take note
that we guarantee the importing expen.ses will not exceed
50 per c»nt., including U. S. duty of 25 per cent., on orders
of one hund ed, and on orders of greater quantities the
exp nses will be less

The Firm offering these goods is suflicient guar-
antee that the plants are not second grade, as offered
elsewhere at higlier prices, but are strictly tirst-class
well shaped, finely budded, crowns. p^^, .^('i
Of about 8 to 9 inches in diameter $16 oo

9 to 10

10tol3 " " •

13 to 14 " "

14 to 16 " "

16 to IS " ■' ..;

18 to 19 " "

19to-.i0 ■' ■'

20 to 3 i " "

Larger sizes, prices on applicatiou.

18 00
20 00
25 00
35 00
50 00
60 OH
75 00
90 00

CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO.

342 WEST

Iiuporters, Exporters

14th ST., ^l^rre^^ NEW YORK CITY.

and Growers' Agents of SEEDS, BULBS and PLANTS.

Mention the Florlota* Eichangre when writing.

912

Thb Florists* Exchange.

P. OUWERKERK

1123 Summit Ave., iersey City, N. J.

Just received from our Holland Nurseries

RHODODENDRONS, AZ&LEtS,

SPIR/EA JAPONICA, LILIUM SPECIOSUIH

PCONIES, BLEEDING HEART

POT GROWN LILACS, HYDRANGEA IN SORTS.

CLEMATIS and H. P. ROSES, m the best sorts.
PRICES MODERATE.

Vf*ntinn »h» FIv>I^•t■' Rxrhane* whe»^ irrltlnE.

Qrape Vines

Descriptive and Price Lisi free.
Currants, tiooseberrles and other Small
Fruit Plants. P^xtraqunlitv. Warrjinted true.
T. S. lirUUARO CO., FREDONIA, N. Y.

M»ntinn th** PlorlBtJ' Eicbange when writing.

m. OLD n im. H'

5,000 Berberis Vulgaris

4,000 Berberis Vulgaris Purpurea

10,000 Berberis Thunbergii

Prices aud wizes OD application.

T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass.

MANETTI STOCKS) For Fan
PACKING MOSS j'^^"^^"^^

SPECIMEN EVERGREENS

For Immediate Delivery.

HIR&M T. JONES, Union County Nurseries,

ELIZABETH, NEW JEKSEY.

Mention the Florists' Exclianre when writlni.

EVERYTHING IN

SMILI FRUIT PLINTS

PRICES ROCK BOTTOM.

Be sure to get our quotations.

W.N. SCARFF. New Carlisle, Ohio.

Ueotlon the Tr'>rl!*tF' E.iohaQire whi*n wrlttna

PEACH AND PLUM TREES delTer'y^s.

Kellable and clean stock at low wholesale rates. All
desirable leading varieties of PEACHES, old and
new, Id fniltlDg orchards. Have the new Triumph,
GreenHboro, and Sneecl fruiting. Buds can be
supplied In season at low rates.

Very large Btock of PLUM TREE^t. all on plum
roots, one and two years, iluda can be supplied of
these also, either from nurseries or orchard trees. Have
all the leading Japanese varieties, At)undance, Bur.
bank, Cliabot, Satsunia, WUIard and others ; also the
new Rpfl June and wlckaon in good supply.

Usual supply also of AHparnsuH Roots to offer.

ALEX. PULLEN,Miii°rd Nurseries. Miiforil, Dei.

Mention the Florlgta' Elachange when writing.

F. & F. NURSERIES

Wholesale
Growers.

TREES AND PLANTS in full assortment.

Mention the FlorlHts' Exchange when writing.

SPRINGFIELD,
N€W JERSEY.

Trade Cataloffne
Free.

# FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL

\ TREES

f FOR ORCHARD AND GARDEN

Small Fruits. Grapes, Shrubs, Climbing Plants,

Roses, Evergreens, Hardy Plants, Paeonies.
I.nr(jest and choicest colleelions in America

BFST NOVELTIES

Descrlpllvf Illustrated Catalogue free.

ELLWANCER & BARRY,

MOUNT HOPE NURSf RIES. Rocliester, N. "
Filty-uiDth Year.

i

•J

M^nlloTi th* Florl.l.' ExchanK' wh^n writing

IlialfC A CIIIC CTnnV °<'I'GAR!S. API'Lh!;. CHERRIES;, <(UINCE!S,
lllllC A rlnC d I UulV I'l^AtlHES, man; Id bearing sizes ; 20,0111 -H4IIE
.-...— ^ ^■" TKEE!«, nil kinds and sizes; 510 1.1NIIENS. lOto 16

ft.; 500 GOLDEN OAKS, 8 to 10ft.; 15.W0 EVEK<;KEE^S, aiolOfett; 10.(00 S 11 It IIBW,
many new kinds ;20.IMiOt:A LI FORM A l*Rl VET. iitufl ti.; 3, IXKl Colorado Bl,i:E SI'R |Tt:E.
2 to 4 feet; 4.U0U AKIIOK VIT/b trecB. t to 7 fn-t; 10.IW1 HARDY ROSE". X Hn.uB,
Crimson, Tellow and White F.ainblers; ISOO PTRPI.E BEEIII, 4 to 9 feet; t;l.E.M ATIS.
H0NEYSI]1;KI,ES, grapes. Etc; 3,000 RHODODENDRONS and HARDY AZALEAS,
2 to 3 feet-
Florists. Landscape Architects, Superintendents of Parks and all others wanting stock should call on me
or write.

STEPHEN CRANE, Prop. Norwich Nurseries, NORWICH, CONN.

Mention the Florlatu' Kiohange when writing.

I THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio, i

C Desire to call the attention of Florists and Nurserymen to their 40 acres of >

J HARDV ROSES, theircnmnleteassortmentofF'IlliIXandOIlNA.MENXAL, C

> TREESandSHRlIBS, and their 44 Greeiihr,uses of ROSES, C

> PAI.MS, FICVS, KERNS, ETC. C

? Correspodence and personal inspection solicited. Trade List and Catalogues free. C

■ Mention the FlorlBtH' Kxchance when wrltlnic

^

THE OLD AND WELL KNOWN

^MORRIS NURSERIES ^

Offer a complete stock of the most important varieties of
Fruit and Ornamental Trees to dealers and nurserymen.
Dealers who do not find it convenient to come to the
nursery can send their orders and have them packed
with great care by competent help for a moderate charge.

Specialties for Next Fall and Sprinj;:

^^

NORWAY AND SILVER MAPLES,
IRISH JUNIPERS,
AM. ARBOR VITAES.

^ GEORGE ACHELIS, West Chester, Chester co. Pa.

MentloD the Florlats' Exchange when writing.

I.

Ainericaii Pomological Society.—

The election of officers for this Sociel.y
resulted in the re-election of the present
incumbents, viz.: Tresident, C. L. Wat-
rous. Des Moines, la.; secretary, W. A.
Taylor, Washington, D. C. ; treasurer,
Prof. L. K. Taft, Agricultural College,
Mich. Thos. Meehan, Germantown, Pa.,
was elected first yice-presient, and the
following are the State vice-presidents:

Arkansas, N. G. Vicenhiller, Little
Rock; Connecticut, J. H. Hale, South
Glastonbury; Delaware, Alexander Pul-
len, Milford; District of Columbia, W.
Saunders, Washington; Florida, G. L.
Taber, Glen St. Mary; Georgia, P. J. A.
Berckmans, Jr., Augusta; Illinois, H. M.
Dunlap, Savoy ; Indiana, .J. Troop, La-
fayette; Iowa, Charles G. Patten, Charles
Cfiy; Kansas, W. H. Barnes. Topeka;
Maine, M. M.Munson.Orono; Maryland.
J.W.Kerr, Dentou; Massachusetts, W.
C. .Strong, Waban; Michigan, C. J. Mon-
roe, South Haven; Missouri, J.J.Evans,
Harlem; New Hampshire, C. C. Shaw,
MiUord; New Jensey, Ira J. Blackwell,
Titusville; New York, F. M. Hexanier,
New York City; North Carolina, J.
Van Lindley, Pomona; Pennsylvania,
Howard A. Chase, Philadelphia ; Virginia,
George E. Morrell, Fontella; Vermont,
F. A. Waugh, Burlington; West Virginia,
H. W. Miller, Pawpaw.

The committee on the awards of the
Wilder medals, the only prizes given of
the Society's exhibitions, consisted of Dr.
F. M. Hexamer, New Y'ork; H. E. Van
Deman, Virginia; John Craig, Iowa; G.
B. Brackett, Washington, and A. G.
Cully, Connecticut. Tlie report rendered
by Dr. Hexamer was that silver medals
be a warded; — To the New Jersey State
Horticultural Society for the large and
highly meritorious display, comprising
096 plates in 12 different clas.ses. To
Ellwauger & Barry, Rochester, N. Y',.ror
loO varieties pears. To the Arkansas
Experiment Station for excellent display
of apples, including hfteen varieties seed-
ling apples. To Michigan sub-station,
.Soutli Haven, for its educatioual ex-
hibit. To Pomona Nurseries, Parry,
N. J., tor fine collection edible nuts. To
Roland Morrill, Benton Harbor, Mich.,
for unique exhibit, showing the results in
peach growing by following the most
approved methods of culture; illustrated
by specimens of fruits aud accounts of
sales. To John Charlton, Rochester, for
Charlton grapes, cross of Brighton and
Mills, ci>niblning quality of both. To
.\rkaiis!is Ex|jeriinent Station for fltteeii
vaiictie.s .seedling apples correctly named
and synonyms given.

Bronze medals were awarded: To C. L.
Watrous for collection of native plums,
including the newer varieties, promi-
nently among them the New i;im, Bu-
roota, Brittlewood aud Silver. To How-
ard A. Chase, Wiscasset Farms, Mt. Po-
cono, 24 plates apples, 0 plates pears, 2
plates plums. To (ieorge E. Murrell,
Fontella. Va., for 31 plates apples, 1
i|uince, 8 grapes. Honorable mentiou
was given to Peder Pederson,Cairuwood
Orchards, Bethayres, for 42 plates fruit

CABBAGE PLANTS

Field-grown, 15 cts. per 100' $1.00 per
1000; if by mail add 10 cts. per 100. Wrtte
for prices on large lots lor fall planting.
PADCI BV Strong plants, 35 cts,
"^'*"*^~^* per 100; $2.50 a 1000;

if by mail add 20 cts. per loO.
Other Vegetable Plants in Season. Cash with order.

R. VINCENT JR. & SON, White Marsh, Md

Mention the Floripf Exchange when writing

AZALEA AMENA

One of the best dwarf, hardy,
early flowering shrubs. Excellent
forcing plant. Well rooted plants,
from 3!i inch pots, »13.00 per 100.

SIMUEL G. MOON, Morrisvilie, \"o::' Pa.

Mention the Florista' Exchang-e when writing.

F. JAMES, NURSERYMAN,

USSY (Calvados), FRANCE,
Offers a Large g. ■». ^ *.» , .. . *

Assortment of Fruit Tree Stocks, Forest Tree
Seedlings, Coniferae, Ornamental Shrubs,

etc., good sizes, prices low; packing extra.

Wholesale Price Lisl tree on demand.
Send your Hat of wants before giving yovr orders^
you wilt receive quotations by return of mail and
save dollars.

Mention the Plorlsu' Exchange when writing.

and nuts. To W. B. K. Johnson, Allen-
town, for .35 plates apjjles, pears and
((uinces. To New York Experiment .Sta-
tion, Geneva, tor collection of native
plums. To Lyman Phelps, Santord, Fla.,
for collection Japanese persimmons. To
Luther Burbank, Santa Rosa, Cal., for
grapes and seedling apples, but so dam-
aged in transit that merit could not be
determined. To Experimental Farm,
Ottawa, Ont., for collection of fruits,
resulting from crosses between Pyrus
accata aud cultivated apples on crabs,
showing remarkable variation. To Iowa
Experiment Station, for specimens of the
native crabs, showing considerable im-
provement in fize and form over wild
type. To Pennsylvania Experiment Sta-
tion for collection of 35 plates apples and
grapes. To Greening Bros., Monroe,
Mich., for banana apples. To C. C. Corby,
Montdair, N. J., for Corby grape and
Moutclair grape. To C. R. Hartshorne,
Brighton, Md., for Bloomfield apple.

Dr. Hexamer, as chairman of the com-
mittee on new native fruits, mentioned,
as among the most promising apples, the
"Canajoharie." "The Pride of the Hud-
son," "Koffman's June," and "Pride
of Tennessee; "of peaches, the "Worces-
ter," "Evans" and "Dewey ;" of grapes,
" Brown'sSeedling" and the"Charlton;"
of strawberries, "The Gibson," "Sea-
ford" and "Hall;" the black cap rasp-
berry. " Evans." Invitations for the
meeting of IVOl were lead from eleven
cities, East and West, and were referred
to the Executive Committee, with the
suggestion by Howard Chase that they
think twice before deciding against
Buffalo.

Nursery Stock Inspectors. — Hariis-
burg.— Secretary of Agricultuie Hamil-
ton has announced the apiiointment of
the following inspectors of nursery stock
in Pennsylvania for the year ending July
31, 1900: George C. Butz, State College,
for the western district of Pennsylvania;
Prof. S. B. Heiges, York, for the southern
district, and F. M. Bertram, 21 South
Twelfth street, Philadelphia, for the
eastern district.

A HortictiUural Prize.— The Western
New Y'ork Horticultural .Society, whose
headquarters are in Rochester, has betn
awarded the prize for showing the
largestand best collection of fruit grown
in New Y'ork State, at the State Fair in
Syracuse. Secretary John Hall and Mr.
Wiley, of Cayuga, had charge of the ex-
hibit. The judges were from Massachu-
setts. The prize is $200 in cash. The
other comiwtitor was the Eastern New
York Horticultural Society. This is the
ninth time in succession thatthe Western
New York Horticultural Society has won
this prize.

Peterson's Nursery, Chicago.— Dur-
ing a recent visit to t'hicago we had the
pleasure of seeing the great ornamental
nursery of P. S. Peterson. This nurser.v,
located a mile or so from the outskirts
of Chicago, contains 535 acres of land, a
considerable proportion being covered
with what are generall.y called specimen
shrulis and large shade trees, the han-
dling of which is done in a way original
and peculiar to this one place, so far as
we know, The.v have for ,Aears been en-
gaged in transplanting .-iiii-i'cs.sfnlly large
shade trees; six or eight inches in diame-
ter being called small or medium size,
and from that up to three feet, which
the.v have moved and made grow, the
cost of moving being nearly $3,000.
Great blocks of the leading varieties are
to he seen on each side of the road as one
approaches the headquarters of the nur-
ser.v. These specimens aie grown very
til ill, iircilialdy li x .s feet, larger ones more.
With this room, large, full heads, and
.straight li(j<lies are theresult, and owing
to a piTuliarity of the soil, and jirepara-
tion (itifing growth by cutting the main
roots, large quantities ot soil will adhere
to theroots. which in a measure accounts
for the Brm's success in making the sub-
jects grow. The leading kinds of trees
are elm, ash, catalpa, linden and Norway
maple. A iia'oni.a field of several acres
was noticed, and enormous numbers of
the leading shrubs and evergreens, all
large and ready tor iiniiiediate effects.
Near the elegant modern residence of the
jiroprietor we observed an immense stone
barn, the cost ot which alone would set
up the average nursery man in business.
High cultivation in carried out, even
among the large trees. The soil resem-
liles that just prepared to sow turnips
in, though a scarcit.y of help is com-
Iilained of — not out-halt ot the force
needetl could be obtained at present.
Altogether, the jilace is a model, and a
visit there will be instructive to those
who wish to enter into the planting ot
large trees — something always called for
around large cities. C. C. .S.

September 16, 1899.

Thb Florists' Exchange.

913

An Instructive Outing:.

TheHiirticiiltur.il Sniicty's i'xiiir.«i(in

to the KlliMlc IkI.iihI ( ■hII.'Kc of .\;;li(lll-

ture and McclKiiiir Art.^i. ami liic-hnlin^
the Agricultural Experiment Station, on
Labor Day, September 4, proved a most
enjoyable affair. Fine weather, agreea-
ble company, a most cordial reception at
the Station, all helped to bring about
this result. The trip was made in a cir-
cuit from Newport, going by Wickford
and returning by nay of Xarragansett
Pier, giving fresh scenes during the entire
journey. At the Station the arrange-
ments were so complete that not a
minute was lost, thankw to the efforts of
the director. Dr. A. A. Brigham, and his
associates: chemist, Dr. H. .1. Wheeler;
biologist. Dr. Geo. W. Field; horticultur-
ist. Prof. F. W. Card, and others.

Arriving at the College about noon the
party were conducted to the boarding
iiall, where a substantial luncheon was
served; appetites having been wlietted
by the sail up the bay full justice was
done to the good things provided. There
being no formalities, luncheon over, the
party were shown through the various
buildings, college halls, dormitories,
laboratories, photographing, civil and
electrical engineering departments, all
full of interest. Innumerable questions
were asked and cheerfully answered, and
explanations made as far as time would
permit. The dairy, also the poultry divi-
sion, were visited, all being in excellent
condition and showing much skill in
management.

The greenhouse was not considered
worthy of examination, yet it has an-
swered for some very useful experiments
in the past, but the Station clearly needs
a new building for its work. The field
experiments was probably the most in-
teresting p^rt of the program; here con-
siderable time was spent, but space will
not permit my going into detail, and
suffice it to say that short as our stay
was much valuable information was
gained of a practical character. The
rounds having been completed, ^ood-bys
said, the carriages which conveyed us
from the depot were again placed at our
service and a drive over some seven miles
of excellent roads was m/iile to Narra-
gansett Pier, the rest of the distance
bi'ing covered by trolley and boat, New-
port being readied at 0:20, every indi-
vidual satisfied with the day's outing,
and fully convinced that R. I. Agricul-
tural Experiment Station Staff, from Dr.
Washburn down, are men not only scien-
tific but practical, and who appear to be
up to their motto: "Just a littl« ahead
of the times."

W'e L.oHe a Valuable Member.

In the death of Cornelius Vander-
bilt, Newport lost one of ;her very best
summer residents and the Horticultural
Society one of its best friends. He was
particularly interested in chrysanthe-
mums and subscribed generously for ex-
hibitions whenever requested.

A. MacLellan.

Pine Bush, N. Y.

Monday night last a terrific thunder-
storm visited this locality. The green-
houses of Mrs. Flora T. Howell sustained
damage by falling bricks from a tall chim-
ney on the residence. A ventilator rod
was lifted from its fastenings the lull
length of a llOfoothouse— allfromabolt
of lightning striking the chimney.
D. H.

PANSY PI ANTQ GIANT, fine mixed, for
rnilOI rUMHiO new Tort market, per
1000; »3.00 ; per 10.000. t2S.(J0. Cash, please. Come and
Bee them, I claim I am the largest pansy grower in
the United States.

, . JOHN I.APPE,

Juniper Ave, Maspelh, L,. I., N. Y.

PANSIES ^.^''^'^ flowering strain. 40cU. perlOU;

HflRDY n&|(\IP<i Snowball and Longfellow,
RHnUI UHIOICO 75c.per 100; fSOOjerlOOo!

BOSTON FERN 2« 'ncli, »l.00 per 100.

Mixed.
11.50 per 100.

PEPEROMIAS Mixed. $ir.O per 100. Cash.

BYER BROS., Chambarsburg, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

VAUTIER'S

MAMMOTH PANSY.

New crop Beei now ready. This Is the
largewt and flneBt Pansy ever offered. We
have teHtlmonialH from florists from all parts
of the U. S. praisinj^ Its size and merits.
Trade packet, $1 00 ; oz., $4.00.

H. G. FAUST S CO.. ^VnI-bt".; PHIL*., Pi.

Mention th« Florleta* flxckanse when wrltlac.

Mmn Giaqt Paqsy Plants..

strong and flae, 1000 for $3.50; 500 tor $2.25.

OHAS. WRLGE,'i\e"^:r- Jersey Oity, N.J.

M**nt)on th» Florlaf Rrchangg when writing.

The Finest Pansies

IN THE WORLD.

40i000 of Roenier'M C-iant Prize Pnnsies.

separate colors or mixed, at 40c. per 100 ; 83.00
per 1000.

Farquhar Viulets. about 1,500< from 2 I-,*
inch pots, at *3- 00 per 1 00 1 $'^0.00 per t«000-

Casli with order.

M. E. KRAUS,

320 Davenport Ave., New Haven, Conn.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

SCHMIDT'S PANSIES

HAVE NO EQUAL,.

Comprising the cream of all the Leading Stralne.
I frrow my own seed and know just what I am selling.

One iVIillio'i Plants, ready now; fine, stocky
plants. 50 cla. per 1(jO ; »3-0U per luOO ; 10,000 for fas.OU.

SEED from the above. H oz., 11.50 ; oz.. $4.00.

DAISIES (Bellls), strong plants of the largest
double varieties, Longfellow and Snowball, 50 cents
per lUO ; $3.00 per 1000.

J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

aoo.ooo

Pansy Plants

Good size, stofky plants, of Schmidt's (Erfurt) Inter-
national Mixture of SHOW VARIETIES. Largest
flowering, unsurpassed quality. 50 cts. per ICO, by mall ;
$L' 00 per 500, $3.50 per 1000. $30.00 per 10,000. by express.
n A ICICC (BELLIS), fine, large, stocky plants of
iiniOltO the largest, double tlowertng varieties.
In mixed rolors, 50 cts. per 100. by mall ; $3.CU per ICUO.
500 at 1000 rate, by e.vpreaB.

GUSTAV PITZONKA. Bristol, Pa.

Wholesale Pansy <;rower.

Mention the Florlrta' E^Tchange when writing-

PANSIES

Roemer's Superb Prize Pansies.

Tills improved strain all the leading novelties
included ; strong busliy planlfl ready now ;
60 cts. per lliO, tiy mall ; $2.0U per 600, by ex-
press; $4.00 per lOOO; $7.00 per 2000; $10.00 per
3000 ; $15.00 per 5000.

CASH WITH ORDER.

PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa.

Grower of extra fine I'anHtes.
Mention the Florirtii' ETohange when writing

I HAVE ABOUT

25,000 PANSY PLANTS

of my own private strain, inor« tbao I Hball use, anil
warrant tbem for elze and color to equal any on tbe
market. Price, $4.00 per 1000.

-ME-NOTSaiuai.

ENGLISH DHL. HOI.I.VHOCKS,
KOXGUOVES, CAISTKRBirRV
BEI.I.S and COREOPSIS GRAI<<-
DIFL,ORA, $1.00 per 100.

J. B. SHURTLEFF, JR., Revere, Mass.

Mention the Florists' Exchange whpn writing.

li's pijiiEr

Qood plants are an item, a good strain
is a necessity. I oflfer you mine as good
plants and the best strain in tbe market;
any of my customers will tell you so.

PLANTS ONLY.

Free by mail at 76 cts. per 100;

250 for $1.60 ; 500 tor $2 50. ^

By express, $4.00 per 1000. 3

UBERT M. HERR, Lancastsr, Pa. |

liiiiuiiiiimiiiimiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiif^
Mention tta* Florlata' Bxehanffe when writing.

ZIRNGIEBEL GIANT PAiSIES

Seed in trade packages, $1.00 or $5.00 per oz.

PLANTS of the above strains at the same
price as the common strains, $5.00 per lOllO.
Also larire transplanted plants (or winter
bloom, $2.00 per 10.1.

DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, Needham, Mass

Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing.

50,000 Pansy Plants

The flneet 8train In the market, I (frow all my ..wu
seed, at $3.00 per IOjO. Abnut lO.UiOready. now com-
mencing to show bud. No order tilled f.-r loss than
500.

1000 Lychnis Chalcldonlcn, |1 OD per 100.

lUOO Sweet Wlllinni, Sincle and Duuble
f 1.00 per 100.

v\lll Excbanffe above for Marie l^oulHe
VIoletii. A. VVENISCH,

Newell A ve.t Williamsbrldfie. NewYork City.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlnic.

Large Flowering. 300,000 Superb Colors

The Jenulngrs Strain, They are all that can
be desired in PaiiBies, 6o far as quality goes,
and are always satisfactory to the buyer who
wants the best. Extra tine stocky plants,
ready to bloom, $5 per 1000, express. Medium
Pize, lor cold franiep. 60c. per 100 by mail; $4
perlOOO; 5000, $17 by express. White and
Blue, in separate colors, same price.

SEEU of above strain. $1 per pkt. ; SSperoz.
CASH WITH OUDEK.

E. B. JEIINIIIGS,'^f54?' Southporl, Gobi.

Grower of The Finest Pansiks.
Mention the Florlata' Eichaoge when writing.

D A M O I E* O Plantsof the Famous
■ ^ A% MM O I b O Diamond Strain of
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ lartitj- flowered Pan-
Blea. Dest forHorlata'
use; (fredteet variety of rich tnd rare colors, over
oU dlsti ct aorta and an endless variety of fihades
anu markltiKs. Une tleld-Krown plants with an
abunounteof roote.aii colois. mixpd. mall. tiOc. pel
KO: express. $l.iO per lUiO. Cafli with order.

PaiiHleM a ^Specialty for Z&yeiirs. Uuudrede
of teMiimotiUls irom all parts of ihe country like
the fol owing : ■• 1 have made a specialty of Pan-
slee. procuring the beat straioB obtainable. AI-
ihuUKli I find ch«jice ttowi^rs in other strains, yours
ast jear were a reveiati. n to me. for 1 did not
kniiw -uh coi'irs existed in the flower. ■'-Jobdaw
M F'.iwLER. Petiolla, Out.,
SEEDottbis strain, |1.00 per J-j; oz. ; J5.50 per oz.

L. W. GOODELL, Pansy Park, Dwight, Mass.

Mantlnn Ihr mnrl.ts' ElchanKe wh«n wrltln«.

100,000 PANSIES

Harris's Lame- flowering Mixture, 60c. per
100, by mail ; $3.50 per lUOO, by express. Cash
with order.

100.000 GERANIUMS, rooted cuttings,
ready November 1st.

G. A. HARRIS i CO., Deianson, N. Y.

Mention th* IHorlBt*' Exchange when writing

PANSIES WORTH RAISING

SEED, I'j oz., $1.00; I oz., $1.00

rLANXS, f. o. b. express here,

600 for 83.60 ; lOuO for $4.00.

CASH WITH ORDER.

G. SOLTiU S GO., Jersey City, N. J.

199 GKANT AVENUE.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

The above Iinlt'-toiie is from iiliiMd^t

VEW YORK GmilT WKET BLEKD (2G3!!) PIKIiY.

2000, .f ] .00 per r.OOO, nu(\ .1f2.50 per oz., postpaid.

SEED— .-,0 oeiits per 2000, $i .00 per TiOOO, nu(\ .1f2.50 per <
PIj.\NTS— ."0 cents per 100, $3.00 per 1000

The hah'-toiie to the left is from
Ijliotograph (half natural size) of our
plants as grown at our

Clovena Nurseries

" Home of the Pansy."

The wonderful devulopmcut of root
Si'ovvth. as shown, is caused Ijy the
special cliaracterand conditionsof the
soil at "(Uovena. "

The matter of price raujj:es accord-
ing to the quality of hloom and size
and quantity of plants desired. If we
grew ])laiits from our 4^0 cts. an oz.
mixture (2744) we could sell them at
tlSM per 1000.

Write us wliat you w'ant and get
our special prices.

We have a stock of plants, trans-
planted, in separate colored giants,
suitable for winter forcing, at
fL.^Oper 100, and .fl2.00 per 1000.

WHOLESALE PRICE LIST
OF SEED FREE. . . .

NEW YORK MARKET GARDENERS' ASSOCIATION,

P.O. BOX 2341. 39.41 CORTLANDT STREET, NEW YORK.

Uentlon the FlorUtB* Exchange when writing.

914

PRIMROSES

...AND...

PANSY PLANTS.

Per 100. ICOO.
44,000 PRIMULAS, alba, rubra

and mixed, a!4 ill- pote $3.00 $18.00

14.000 PBIMULAS, obcouica and

japoDica,2J4in 2.00 18.00

4.00O NEW TBLLOW BAltY

PKIMKOSE,2Mi" lO-OO ^"-"O

24.000 PAN.ST PI,4NT.S, large-

fiowerinjr (larpe) ■'>.00

U.COO PETUNIAS, doub'etringed,

22 varieties, mixtd. 2!^ in 3,00 35.00

1,000 NEW GERANIUM De Uoo

Mitting, 2H in 10.00

200 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS,

6in 25.00

1,000 I.YCOPODIUM DENT.,

2^i|in 2.00

1000 PELARGONIUM, The

Queen, 2H In 3.00

10 lO TRUE MAIDENHAIR

FERN, 21/2 in 5.00

1000 CARNATION EMPRESS... 5.00

5 Plants at 100 rates.

THE MORRIS FLORAL CO.,

MORRIS, ILIv.

Mention the Florlitu' BJTchange wh^n writing

Browallia Gigantea

Rooted cuttingB. $2.00 per 100; 2Hln. pole,
$4,00 per 100; 3'^. in. pots, $6.00 per HO.

Cyclamen Giganteum j;i°a1n'',^°ady7o{

5 in. pots, $1.50 per dozen.

Baby Primroses ^^"realiy to™ in."; bSsby,

5u cts. per doz. , ?4.00 per 100.
o»».>„:i..^ Mni.o For stock only, from 31/2

Geranium mars m. pots, $i.ou per dozen.

200 Flora Hill Carnations-
Extra strong plants. $5.00 per 100.
Cash, please. Order before frost.

HiNRY EICHH^LZ, Waynesboro, Pa.

FUANKLIN CI).
Mention tho FlnrlBln' Kxfhangp whf>n writing.

PRIMROSES

Ptr 100

Chinese Primroses, ready for 3 in. pots, $3 OU

ObcoaicaGiaudlflora, '■ " 2.00

•• Rosea" ■• 2,60

Forbesii, ready for 3-inch pots 3.00

Asparagus Spreniceri, 2J in. pits, 4,00

Carnations, fleld-grown 4 CO

Pansy Plants $350perlC00; SO

CASH WITH ORDER

JOS. H. CUXiiiiiGH&M, Delaware, Ohio.

M«*itloD thg FlorlBta' Exchange when writing.

SPECIAL OFFER

OF CHOICE STOCK

■^ From the Field.

HARDY PINKS-Anna Boleyn.

$6,00 to $8,0li per 100.

DAYBREAK CARNATIONS «|/,y«
DRAC/ENA INDIVISA JoTs? "$11^ ° to

$2.5.UU per 100.

VINCA VARIEGATA $1000 per loo.

PANSIES 84.00 per lOCO.

NOTE— For $1.50 we will pend by express, buyer
to pay charges, a fair sample of each article eDume-
rated, or come and see If convcDlent.

TeriiiN, CnHli with Order.

C. SOI.TAU & CO.,

199 Grant Avenue, Jersey City, N.J.

Near West Side Avenue.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

The Florists' Exchwisge.

THESE THINGS YOU

NEED AT ONCE.

HARDY HERBACEOUS PLANTS

STRONG CLUMPS

Plant now, and let them get

Per 100

Achillea, The Pearl $4 00

Aquilegia, in good assortment 4 00
CaryoDteris Mastacanthus . . 4 00

Digitalis 4 GO

Statioe Armeria 3 00

Hibiscus, " Crimson Eye" . . 4 00

Myosotis Alpestris 3 00

Coreopsis Lanceolata 4 00

Gaillardia Grandiflora .... 4 00

Eulalia Japonica 4 00

Geum Atrosanguineum .... 5 00

Lavender 4 00

Matricaria, double white ... 4 00

from 3% inch pots,
established before cold weather.

Delphinium Formosum ...

Lobelia Cardinalis

Sweet William, double sorts . .
Japanese Iris, assorted . . . .
Lychnis Chalcedonica . . . .

Astllbe Japonica

Mountain Fleece

Hardy Phlox, 12 fine varieties .
Funkia Sleboldi, variegated .
Alyssum Saxatile Compacta . .
Rudbeckia, Golden Glow . . .
Hollyhocks, white, pink, yellow
and scarlet

Per ino

$4 00

i 00

Other Plants, You Need Badly.

Per 100

BEGONIAS, AlbaPicta, Sander-
soni. Alba, Marguerite, Ar-
gentea Guttata, Thurstoni,
2 inch pots $2 00

Grevillea Robusta, 2 inch, very
strong

2 50

2 00
2 00

Ptr 100
Geranium, Double New Life,

2 inch pots $4 00

Heliotrope, purple and white,

improved sorts

Ageratum Monstrosum, blue,

2 inch , . .

Ageratum, Princess Pauline, 2

in.h pots 2 00

Per MO P..rl"00

Pansies, Giant Trimardeau Strain ... $0 .50 S4 00
Bellis Perennis, <iiant Red and Snowball .50 4 00

To fully cover express charges, we add 15 extra plants to every

one hundred ordered.

Send for Price List. Terms, Cash, or C. O. D.

EDWARD. B. JACKSON, STAMFORD, CONN.

Mention the Flor1»ta' Kxyhanif wb«i> wt1o>j __^

1500 Cyclamen Giganteum

In 4 ami S luch pots. In dark red, roee. wblte and
wblte wllb pink eye. at tl2.U0, *18 00 and $25.00
per 100. CAsa with 08x>kb, Please.

H. BOOK, - '^rorcester, mass.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing

BOITVARDIA.

Single Wliite and Ooiible White, strong

Filflnt8 from 2 1-2 Inch potB, $3 CU per UHJ, plants from 4
DCh pots. $8.00 per 100.

J. PALMER CJORlxm.

Anlilaud, Virgiuin.
Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

PRIMROSES

Extra strontf, ready for 3 inch pots. Well known throughout the U. S. and Ctnada
as the linest lariietlnwerlng fringed varieties grown. Special Prices, SlnKlc
and Double, in cliolcest assortment of named colors. 8:i.t.(j per Itiu; S17.10 tier
inno. a.illatl(iuilrafe. E.xtrasadded liberally to help pay expressage. PRIMROSE
SEED, of best 13 varieties, single and double, mixed, 400 seeds, $1.0U ; halt pkt., 60c.

GIANT PANSY SEED.

The best of Mammoth varieties; no finer ever offered ; all the seed plants critically

selected. Packet, 3500 seeds, $1.00; half packet, SOcts.

A packet of the beautiful new FORGET-ME-NOT JEWEL added to every order for seeds.

STRICT, Y CASH pmcEs T,^',i>r.^.«' JOHN F. RUPP, SHIREM AMSTOWW, PA.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

501 BEfiOmil BEK m SOOO PBllOSES exjifihe

Per too
Begonia, Rex, assorted. 3J4 in $4 00

named

Lemon Verbenas, 2^ in

Impatiens Saltan!, 2>4 in

Primrose Chinese, ex. fine strain, 2M •». -

Manettla Bicolor, 3in

Far<iuliar Violets, 2% Inch

i.OO
, 3.00

3.00
, 3.00
, 6.00

3.00

GERANIUMS. Penoo

Assorted I1.6O

Mixed 125

Mars. Happv Thought 3.00

M rs. Pnl lock 2.0n

Mrs. Parker 4.00

Silver Leaf. Ko<e Scented, Ivy 1.60

Mme. Sallerni 1-25

Kreak of Nature 4.00

Per too

Double White Stnek. 2 inch |:) Oil

Forget-M e-Not( Winter Flowering) 2H in 4.00

GERAISIITMS-

Sweet Sc-nted, Mrs. Pollock, Pansy, ZH in.$4 00

Mrs. Parker 6.00

Happy Thought, St/, in 4 GO

Silver Leaf, 2il. in 4 00

Per too

Begonia, Rex |2 HI

" Incarnata Gigantea 2.0(1

Flowering 2.00

Impatiens Sultanl 2 00

Manettla Bicolor 2.00

Forget-Me-Nol (Winter Flowering) 2.00

TERMS, CASH OR C. O. O.

GREENE & UNDERHILL, WATERTOWN. N. Y.

UentlOD th« Florliti' Exchanire when wrlllng

STOCK PLANTS.

BECiOMAS. ll.iwerlng, mixed. 3 In., tl 00 per tOO.
A <i K it .\ Tl' :>i , I'lue or white, 2W m., t2 On per 100.
<'<Hil';lIS, ao varleUes. mixed. 'Jfu In.. f2 00 per 100.

GEORGE H. DODGE, Billerica, Mass.

V|.-nrlon tho FI-irlotB' TTT'^hnntr** whan t»-r<*lTiir

ALTERNANTHERAS

2!^ in. pots, strong, per 100, $2.00.

C3-E3 Ft. .^ DO' I XT m S

4 in. pots, in full bloom, per lOi), $5.00.

C. OTTO SCHWABE, Florist

JENKINTO'WK, PA.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

BOUGAINVILLEA G. SANDERIANA

A new plant that every florist should have. Easily
managed and a sure money-maker. Itloome when
nutte young and pruduces Its rosy crimson flowers In
great profusion. Fine for cutting In sprays or as a pot
iilant. Has splendid foliage.

3 In. pot plants fl.SOper doz ; $iO.OOperlOO.

3W ■• •• 2IKJ '■ 151B "

4 •' • 2.5') •* 2000 ••

5 " " .... 3.50 •• 30(10 "
Eight 3 In. pot plants, postpaid for f 1. Cash with order
THE DINGEE & C^rvARO 00 . WEST GROVE. PA
Mention the FlorlstP* KxchanKP wh**n wrlttnK

umm GinmnuM

strong plants in splendid condition.

2 inch pots $4.00 per 100.

3 •* 7.00 '*

Cash witb Order.

C. W. cox, Phila., Pa.

SECOND AND BRISTOL STS.
Mention thi* FlorlntB' TSTPtiang*^ wti^n wrUinc.

CINERARIAS

For CHRISTMAS FLOWERING.

We are the largest growers of this beautiful plant
In America and grow liiinieni-e quantities lioth for
thristinas and Knster. Sales amounting to over 100.000
yeaily. which In Itself speak- eloquently of our
superior Strain. iU Inch, JJ.OO per lOU.

WHITTON & SOWS,

Wholesale Florists, City & Green Sis., UTIC ', N.Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

es- DAISY, SILENE PANSY -m-

FillP Stocky PlanlH. % mnll Eipreu

Daif«y, dou'de Giant Maxima, red, white, '"" ^'*^'
pink 10-50 vS 50

Paiisy.Benary'sNon Plus Ultra.or Mam-

moth 60 4.00

MyoNolis. Nana Comp., blue, Victoria,

Forget-me-not 60 4 00

Itl i C no II el t f*. Al len's Deflance, true strain .f>0 S.lX)

MIeiie. Pendula Dellcati. fl pi , pink ... 60 4.00

Compacta Honnettl. fl pi . scarlet .60 4.r0

A very beautiful spring bedding plant, hardy for out

of doors, dwarf and cmipact, flowers bright pink,

home profusely In a denpe, compact mass; valuable

for edging on rlldion hnrders. and a nice pot plant.
Sample. tO cts [tS^Cash with order, please.

SHELLROAD GREENHOUSE & SEED CO.. Grange. Md.

Mention th» FloHstfl' Exchange when writing

CYCtAMENS, PRIMULAS, CINERARIAS

FINEST STRAIN IN THE WORLD.

Cyclamen Persic mil Splendens Gigan-
tea in. in 4 assorted colors, fine plants from 3 In. pots,
$S.OO per 100 ; *75.(J0 per 1000.

CliinesePriinroseM 'fringed follage>. beat market
varleiles. hlUEie. from Hats, »2.0u per lOO; from 2 In.
pots *2 5" per 100; double whire and red, from2j4ln.
pot«! $4.00 per liiO ; single hluti (■ame price.

Ciiiernrin liyb. I>lax. ffr an di flora and nana,
from fiats. »1.75 per 100.

XV PADMATinUC (Field -grown). Daybreak.
A UAnnAIIUna wm. Scott. McGowan. Ist
size. *5 m per lOO ; * 1^.00 per 1000. Second size, f4.00
per 100; tSS.fti per lOOO.

Satisfaction guaranteed.
PAUL. BIADER, East StroudsburB, Pa.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

PRIMULAS

Froro 21 i; inch pntp, rf tidv for a shift
inLO larger size,

$5.00 per 100. S40.00 per 1000.

We grow cur cwn seed, keep each variety
sepura e and guaraiiiee an equal number of
each color in every order sent out.

BEAR IN I»IIMI> we will have an
exira fine lot t f

OTAHEITE ORANGE TREES

Ready tor Chi istm'is delivery.

CHAS.ZELLER&SON

Flatbush, BROOKLYN, N. Y.

Cash with order from unknown parties.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

September 16, 189H.

The F=lorists' Excht^nge.

915

THE MEN WE MEET.

">3 call a man remarkable who becomes a true
workman in this vineyard of the Highest. Be
bis work that of palace-building and kingdom-
founding, or only of delving and ditching, to
me it is no matter — or next to none. All
human work is transitory, small In Itself. • •
Only the worker thereof, and the spirit that
dwelt in him is significant.— Carlylx.

No. -i'.t.— KOCKRT \V. CLrCAS.
The name of oursubject for this week's
eketfh jb familiar to most of the horti-
cultural trade, both in this country and
abroad, but perhaps more particularly
among seedsmen, as he has been mostly
identified with that branch.

Robert W. Clucas was born in Liverpool,
England, in 18G0, and is the son of John
('lucas, a mechanical engineer. His par-
ents werenativesof thelsleof Man,oneof
the best known Summer resorts on the
English coast, and whoseinhabitanteare
independent enough to have their own
parliament. When Mr. Clucas was six
years old the family returned to their na-
tive place, and there Bob received hisearly
education. At the age of thirteen he
was apprenticed to Messrs. Ker & Co.,
seedsmen, of Liverpool, and after serv-
ing out his apprenticeship was engaged
by Daniel Bros., of Norwich, England.
Here the late .Mr. Alfi-ed ilenderson
met him, and in l.s.si Mr. Clucas came
to New York to enter the employ of
Peter Henderson & Co. During nine
years of service with this firm Mr.CIucas
rose from a clerkship to the position of
general superintendent ot the store. In
IHOl he left the Henderson house to
undertake the management of the seed
and bulb department tor I'itcher &
Manda, at .Sliort HillH, N. J., in which
position he continued until l.S'Jii. I)ur
ing the latter part of that year he joined
with Mr. A.T. Boddington, one of the
leading salesmen for thelastnamed firm,
and formed a company, which was in-
corporated .January, 18!)7, in New York
State, known as the Clucas & Bodding-
ton Co., with Mr. Clucas as president
and Mr. Boddington as vice-president,
beginning business in verv modest (|uar-
ters at 501 West Thirteenth street, .N'ew
York City.

It was about this time that the Italia
and Austria cannas were attracting
attention, they having been introduced
as novelties in the Fall ot ISiHi. Mr.
Clucas made arrangements in Europe to
secure stocks ot these plants and was
the first to import them in quantity,
handling during the next year upwards
of ten thousand pieces. Another novelty
with wliicli lie was well to the front was
AH|iaragusSprengeri, making a specialty
of importing the roots and seeds.

In Decemlier, 1897, Mr.CIucas made a
very successful tour of the countries of
Europe, going from .New York to Naples,
thence tlirnugh France, Belgium, Hol-
land, lieruiaiiy and England, and visiting
the princi|>al horticultural establish-
ments en route. He often spealis of this
trii) with much apparentsatisfaction, es-
pecially when relating how be met a
customer on the steamer, and before ar-
riving at Naples sold him enough goods
to make the journey one ot profit as well
as pleasure.

The company has been very successful,
building u|) a large trade iii bulbs from
France. Holland and elsewhere; they are
one of the largest handlers of Bermuda
lilies, making them a specialty. A visit is
made to the islands each year to inspect
the crops. Tlie firm has imported this
year from Uorniuda overaquarter million
bulbs.

Several foreign houses are represented
by this corporation, among them Py-
naert Van-(Jeert, Ghent, Belgium, and
"The Union Horticole," Hyers, France.

The quarters in Thirteenth street had
for some time been overtaxed, and in
July ot this year the business was re-
moved to the five-story building at 3-12
West Fourteenth street.

Mr. Clucas is another speaking evi-
dence of the successful advertiser, and
says that if his efforts in all other lines
gave him as good results tor the amount
expended he would be able to retire
very soon.

Mr. Clucas was married in 1887 to the
daughter of the late John McLaren, of
Hoholten, N. J., an engineer ot tame: he
has a family of three girls and two boys,
and siiends most of his time after liiici-
ness hours at their home in Summit,
New Jerse.v, where he has lived since
1888. He is a I'Yeemason and a mem-
ber ot the New York I'lorists' Club.

Violets Around Pougfhkeepsie, N. Y.

Witli a view ot finding out the exact
conditions ot violet stock, and to gather
if jiosHilile any information as to the
jircplialile supply of flowers likely to be
slii|iped to this city during the coming
sea.Kon, we recently journeyed to that
wed-known violet center— Piiughkeepsie.
.As regards the number ot ])lants grown
" e may say that it is about the same as
last season, tor although some growers
have ailded a little to their stock, there
has been a corresponding decrease with
others, so that ihe quantity grown in
the whole neighborhood will vary verv
little from that ot last season. With ihe
exception ot two or three places that are
doing a retail trade, violets are grown
exclusively and of all the diseases the
plant nre heir to. thee experts in violets
dre.id nothing so much as they do the
black aphis and it is an acknowledged
tact among the best ot the growers that
iniiny liundreds ot dollars were lost last
Winter through the ravages of these
black jiests. In some hou^es no amount
of fumigating or vaporing was effectual
in tlicirouglily destroying the insect after
it had once got a firm foothold, except-
ing when the tie.atment was so severe

habit do not suffer nearly so much from
the muggy atmosphere.

Much has been said about Poughkeeji-
sie being specially favored tor the culti-
vation ot violets, but we are of the opin-
ion that the success ot the culture there
is more due to the persistent etfoits ot
those engaged in the industry than to
any other causes, eith' r climatic or in
the soil; for while some of the growers
have a niedinm lightfibrous loam. others
have a sh.ili'y. clayey soil, full of small
stones and witliout a fibre in it; yet the
condition ot the plant is equall,\ good
in both soils. In fact, every grower in
the neighborhood is of the opinion that
stock is ver.y satisfactory this Fall and
the outlook for good crops of flowers is
very promising.

W. <J. Saltford moved April 1 from
his old location on Delafield street to
North avenue, and has built five new
houses the past Summer. He calls the
new establishment " the Pinehurst Con-
servatories." Mr. .Saltford is a believer
in butted glass, and that in his houses is
so laid. Two ot the linuses an' I'l'inted
with violets, 7,(100 pl.-ints :iltng.'tli. i-;
one house to Bride and Bridesmaid roses
and one to carnations. An old house
that was on the place previous to his

ROBERT W. CLUCAS.

that injury to the plants resulted. We
do not think, however, thiit the fl,v will
give much trouble to the Poughkeepsie
men this year.aseach one ison the alert;
and the fly can be kept down all right it
fougiit with toliacco from the time it
makes its first ai>ptarance.

The fact that no cast-iron rule can be
laid down to go by in the cultivation of
violets is jiroverl very conclusively here,
(IS nearly all the growers have a metbfxl
ot their own. and which h -s been gained
only by practical experience. All are
agreed on a fevi points, however, which
maj' be summed up as follows: The best
time to take runners is when they are in
the best condition: this may be any
time between the first of January and
the first of April; and sometimes good
stock can be had by taking them as late
as the first ot May. In hoii.<5es where the
sash is taken off it is preferable to plant
in the beds direct from the sand; wliere
the sash cannot be removed the plants
are as well outdoor until the first week
in .August. To have the plants large
and ot soft growth by the first ot
Seiiteinber is to beavoided.as the warm,
bundd weatther experienced duiingthat
month is injurious to them, while those
plants that are smaller and of a squatty

moving here is planted with American
Beauty roses. Mr. I'.ve, late with C. W.
Ward, is foreman, and the stock is all in
good shape, the violets espeiially being
strong and clean, they having been
planted in the benches and the glass left
off the houses all .Summer.

Relyea & Son have a couple of houses
on Orchard place, in which are planted
G. 000 violets. Tlie.v look very promising.

Thos. Devoy & .Son are about the larg-
est jiroducers of violets in this neighbor-
hood, and have a nice range ot glass on
Worral avenue. ITpwards of lJ-,000
plants are grown, and the stock is all in
extra fine shaiie. Some were planted
earl.v in July, while others were not put
in the benches until nearly the middle of
August; but they are all equally good
and free from disease. Last season black
fiy was a little troublesome; lint the
present year's stock has been so carefully
watched and preventive measures used
that there is no likelihood ot any trouble
accruing from the i est this vear. There
is, all told. 20,000 feet ot tlass in the
establishment, devoted entirel.v to violets,
and a cleaner or neater looking place
w(puld be almost impossible to find.

.1. Coleman grows 9,000 plants and

always plants direct from the sand into
the beds. Mr. Coleman has I'een grow-
ing violets 1+ years and has changed his
stock but once during that time. The
stock at present is in perfect condition,
the only trouble experienced is the black

Hy-

G. Bohrer grows about .5,000 plants,
and tlie.v are looking strong and vigor-
ous. Black aphis has appeared and will
require stringent treatment to keep it
down. Mr. Bohrer has two equal span
houses and had to move them this .Sum-
mer, as they were too near the highway.
Last year the dust from the road settled
so much on the plants that they could
not grow and when the flowering season
arrived they were a failure. This will
not occur this season, however, as they
are making a nice growth, and if the fly
is eradicated, promise very well.

E. L. Rymph has two neat and well
kept houses, each containing 3,000
plants. These are all in solid beds and
the center bed was not so wide but that
the middle of it could be reached from
''itiier side, so that it could be worked
prcqierly without having to use a nar-
row board through the center, like a
good many have to do owing to the jen-
ter beds being a little too wide. The
stock here all iook remarkably well, no
disease ot any description being appa-
rent.

Gottlieb H. Bahret has two houses
containing 6.000 plants, and they are as
line as the best. The soil here is of a
drtterent nature altogether from that on
the other side ot the town being full ot
stones and soon bakes hard, yet the
plants are in excellent condition and will
produce plenty of bloom.

Fred Bahret is similarly located to the
last named as regards soil, etc., and
grows .5,000 plants and all are in excel-
lent shape. It re(|nires but a glance is
the greenhouses ot these thrifty Germann
to see that the main secret of their suc-
cess with violets is constantattention to
details combined with cleanliness.

.\sa Lyons was not at home when we
called so we merely got a glance at the
plants through the glass; between two
and three thousand plants are probably
grown here.

('. J. Knauss changed his stock this
year, planting 1,000 plants on Ihe
henclies a^out the middle ot .lune. They
have made good progress and are now
in fine shape and promise a big supply of
flowers.

Christian Bahret has built two new
houses this Summer, and has now got
on the benches 18,000 plants, all in the
best possible condition.

John G. Bahretgrows8,000plantsand
has them looking strong and vigorous.

Gottlieb Bahret has .5,000 planted and
his stock is in no way interior to the rest
ot them.

So far this season disease has been
scarcely manifest, though from now until
frost comes is, without a doubt, the most
trving time tor the plants, yet the stock
all round is so clean and healthy lliat " e
are led to think there will be less trouble
from diseases the coming Winter than

there has been for several previous sea-
sons chiefly because growers know bet-
ter how to combat it.

M. J. Lynch has a seed and flower store
on Main street witli a greenhouse estab-
lishment located in the suburbs.

H. Murphy & C. H. Schaumbnrg, pro-
prietorsotthe Haggerty Floral Co., have
a store at 381 Main street, with green-
houses on North street. The.v grow a
general line tor the retail trade and find
business fairly good.

Isaac Tricker's greenhouses, G51 Main
street, are filled with a general collection
of well grown stock, Tiie most noticea-
ble at present is a hcnise of Scott carna-
tion in full bloom. Being right on the
car line from Vaesar College this is a
good stand and e\-erything grown goes
readily at retail. .Vt the time of our visit
Mr. Tricker was confined to the house
%vith a slight sickness.

There are many more growers around
Poughkeeiisie, and to see them all would
require many days; with our limited
time we were only enabled to see so
many by the kindness ot Peter Devoy
hitching uji liishor.se and devoting a day
to piloting us through thehighways and
b.ywavs to the different growers herein
mentioned.

916

The F^lorists'

;XCHKJSGE.

Philadelphia.

Iiuproving Tone of Market.

The cut flower stores show a little
more activity this weeii; transient trade
has increased and many steady flower
buyers have returned. The quantity of
floweis has also improved. American
Beauty roses are advancing slightly,
$2.50 per dozen being obtained foi extra
selected stock; general prices ranging
from 75c. to $2 per dozen. The l)est of
tea roses are going at $5 per 100; gen-
eral stock, $3 to $4. Asters are falling
off in supply and are not in good de-
mand. Carnations are selling fairly well
at 75c. to $1.25 per lOU.
The National Export ^Exposition

Opened on Thursday. The mem-
bers of the Florists' Club who have made
exhibits huve been much commended for
their good display. There are seven beds
in the center of the esplanade, 15x50
feet; two beds 12x60 feet, and two 4x
10 feet in front of the main building. The
following firms supplied i)lants for the
beds: Thos. iVleehan k Sons, Andorra
Nurseries, Wm. Warner Harper, jiroprie-
tor; VVm. H. Moon Co., and Stoke i'ogis
Nurseries; these all planted choice ever-
greens and ornamental grasses. Kobert
Craig & Son planted cannas in two beds
and also decorated two prominent places
in front of building with palms, ferns and
ivies. A. Blanc planted one bed of choice
cacti. John VVestcott planted a tropical
bed. C. Eisele planted two beds with his
new t.i pe of carnations. Marguerite x
Remontant. Albert Knapjjer made up a
bed of ferns edged with niarantas. Jos.
Kift & Son, J. J. Habermehl's Sons and
Alburger <fc Cascaden supplied decorative
plants for groups, etc. The planting has
been done under the supervision of Edw.
Campbell, landscape gardener, of Ard-
more. Tlie effect produced is very good
and adds greatly to the attractions of
the exliibition.
News Notes and Personal Items.

Wm. J. Moore will open a wholesale
cut flower store at 36 South 16th street
on Monday next. For the past flfleen
years he has been with Kobert Craig it
Son. the greater part of this time acting
as their cut flower salesman. He has a
good location and will have a well
arranged store.

Joseph H. Lukens, of Burlington, N. J.,
died last week and was buried .Septemljer
11. He was well known in this city, as
here he disposed of his cut flowers, and
for many years has been noted for very
fine valley and freesia. He was a very
active man, taking great pride in bring-
ing in and selling his own flowers.

1. Jacobs has bought the good will
and fixtures of Miss E. Wood's store,
15th street, below Locust, and has the
store open for business.

Edw. Heijer, late gardener to P. A. B.
Widener, Esq., will open a retail cut
flower store at 331 South 20th street.
visitors in To^vn.

Phil. Hauswirth, Chicago; J. A.
Peterson, Cincinnati; Wm. Gude, Wash-
ington.

The American Foinologioal .Society

Ended its meeting on Friday even-
ing September 8. The exhibition" was a
great success, and, from a nomenclature
standpoint, did a great amount of good.

The splendid exhibits of grapes by C.
C. Corby and Geo. W. Fisher, both of
Montclair, N. J., were greatly admired
and much appreciated by tile western
members. The selection "of the meeting
place for 1901 was left with the Execu-
tive Committee, Buffalo being the most
likely selection.
Death of Philip H. Alburger.

Mr. Philip H. Alburger, whose death is
reported elsewhere, was sixty-four years
of age, and had been identiUed with the
florists' business about thirty years. As
a young man, his business being in the
vicinity of several large cemeieries, lie
saw a grandopportuniTy for a cutflower
and plant business, and beginning in a
small way he gradually became a full-
fledged florist. His business was almost
entirely a cemetery trade in cut flowers
and plants, together with a large busi-
ness in caring for lots, and to-day the
business is a very large and well paying
one. His funeral on Tuesday last \v"as a
large one and the florist's art was seen
everywhere; not only were there many
handsome designs, but the lot in the
cemetery was profusely decorated with
foliage plants and cut flowers. He leaves
a widow, his two sons having died some
years ago.

.\t a special meeting of the Florists'
Club, held on Monday, the following
resolutions were adopted;

Wberetis, We have learned with dee])

regret of the death of our fellow member,
Philip H. Alburger,

Renolved, That we hereby express our
deep sense of loss at this dispensation,
and further

Resolved. That we put on record an
expression of tlie high regard and esteem
in which we held him. His kindly nature
and well-known hospitality and good-
ness of heart endeared him to us all, and
we feel deep regret that we shall have
his cheerful presence among us no more
in our business haunts and at our peri-
odical gatherings, and

/.'c.so/rec/. That a copy of these resolu-
tions be sent to his family.

kobt. cuaig,
Geo. C. Watson,

[D. R.] Jno. Westcott.

Greenhouses at Pan-American.

Rudolph Ulrich, director of landscape
effects of the Pan-American Exposition,
has written Director of Works Carlton
to the effect that two green lnuises, 100
x20 feet, and a pit for propagating
plants, equipped with a boiler, will be
needed soon. Mr. Ulrich figures that be-
tween two and three acres of land will
he sufficient for a nursery.

Saratoga, N. Y.

The annual floral fete came oft Septem-
ber 7, 100,000 persons viewing the pro-
cession, wliich was two miles in length.
The whole town was illuminated at
night and the streets massed with merry-
makers. The fete closed with a grand
floral ball in the big Convention Hall,
which was lavishly decorated. Over
7,000 persons attended the ball.

Chicas:o.

state of Trade.

There is but little change to record
in the flower market. Roses, carnations
and asters are the principal flowers ween.
,\stersstill very abundant; |»rime br.nnch
ing sells out "readily at f 1 to .f l..'iO jjer
100, while the common run goes at 10c.
fier bunch. Carnations, owing to long
drought and heat, come in in poor con-
dition; these sell at 10c .per bunch, some-
times less. The best are but poor stock
as yet; of these fl to $1.50 the price.
Thanks to the vast quantities planted
for Summer flowering only, they are in
quantity. Roses becoming daily more
plenty, and when the regular Fall
weather sets there will Ije flue roses in
this market and lots of them.

Auratum lilies still plenty, also specio-
sum; a few valley quoted at $-1. The
native asters to be seen, along with
golden rod, show Fall is here.

General Trade News.

The Thiele Floral Co. (formerly
Klunder), retail florists, 175 Michigan av-
enue, has changed hands and name; it is
now to be the Elite Floral Co., with W.
H. Hilton, manager; preparations are
being made to incorporate the company.

Chicago Avenue Florist Co., 124 K.
Chicago avenue, has started with August
Bergland, proprietor of greenhouses,
(ius used to be at Vaughan's.

Clazy Welter, South Evanston, has
changed his place from vegetables to
flowers, and, as a starter, has purchased
and planted 12,000 carnations.

Stollery Bros, have been very successful
with .several benchesof branching asters,
including pink, purple and white. Tlie
best sold at .•jfl..-,o to $2 per 100.

Charles Xiiglick, of North State street,
has been jiainting and furnishing up his
store ready for Fall trade.

Miss Ada Pattee, niece of Mrs. Moore
& Co., Wentworth avenue, was married
on Thursday last week to Harold Witler,
with the Adams Express Co. Success to
the young folks.

.\lbert Fuchs, who is still at Mt.
Clemens, under treatment tor rheuma-
tism, reports tliat he is somewhat im-
proved.

George M. Garland has established an
office with the Illinois Cut Flower Co.,
51 Wabash avenue.

Mr. and Mrs. Hauswirth, and Miss
Kreitling, are this weelc at Washington,
D. C.

Peter Reinberg and the Wietor Bros,
report heavj' demand for field-grown
carnations.

The Poehlman Bros, are now cutting a
fair stix-k fi-oni tlieir young roses.

George Wiiihcild has had his home
store sjileiHlidly painted jind decorated
up; around the walls a liand-painted
festoon of orchids, lilies, roses and otlier
flowers, painted from life, has ii beautiful
effect. Ess.

Boston.

Better Tone to the Market.

Business has shown a slight im-
provement this week, being benefited by
a little cooler weather. There was quite
a brisk demand for stock Monday morn-
ing at the market, which has held up
fafrly well for this season. Of course,
there are (|uantities of asters, white es-
pecially, in excess of the demand, aud
gladioli, tuberoses, hydrangeas, cosmos,
etc., are plei:tiful. But colored carnations
and first-class roses are valuable stock
just now, fetching good figures. All
colored carnations of good quality
brought $1.50 per 100 on Monday, and
good whites made $l,but on Wednesday
the choicer colored ones brought $2 per
100, wliile many fine white ones made
$1.50. The whi"te ones are in very good
supply. Beauty are becom'ng more plen-
tiful, as are other roses; Kaiserin being
augmented with Bride for white ones
make a good supply of these. Bride is
improving in size, as are Bridesmaid,
which are now coming of fairly good
color. Beauty makes from 75c. to $3 a
dozen, with culls cheaper. Kaiserin and
Carnot run about evenly in iirice— from
$2 to $8, extras bringing $10 a 100;
Bride and Bridesmaid have not improved
their figures as yet. averaging from
$1 to $4 a 100. Meteors are in fair
supply, at $2 to $5 a 100. Valley is
fairly plentiful and of good quality for
the season, but does not meet with much
demand as yet. Elijah Cartwright
brought to the Flower Market, .Septem-
ber 0, twelve nice chrysanthemums.
Lady Fitzwygram, and he has lieen get-
ting from one to two dozen every other
day, which are selling for $2 a dozen.

Trade and Personal Items.

Richard Kidder, of Waltham, is
confined to his home at present, being
quite sick. The rheumatism with which
he has been suffering of late has turned
into rheumatic fever.

The Flower Market has been repainted
entirely inside, and now presents a fresh,
clean appearance. Everything is in readi-
ness for the auction sale of stalls on Sat-
urday.
The Show at Horticultural Hall.

Saturday, at Horticultural Hall,
there was a very fine showing of cactus
dahlias, hardy herbaceous plants, a few
orchids and varieties of season.able
things, togetlier with a large tenii>ting
display of luscious fruits and vegetables.
Of cactus dahlias five coilecticjiis were
staged by H. F. Burt, who captured first
and second prizes; Lothrop & Higgius,
\V. C. Winter and Mrs. Gill also showed
dahlias iu a collection, iMcluding asters,
zinnias, gladioli, lilies, allanianda, etc.

Large and interesting collections of
herbaceous plants were shown by W. N.
Craig, J. Hemlin and Rea Bros.; included
were helianthus, lychnis, asters, coreop-
sis, phlox, campanula, gaillardia, etc.
Some fine extra large cockscomb were
shown by E. L. Don and Mrs. George
Duncan, the latterhaving a greatvariety
of coloring in her lot. E. C. Lewis showed
very pretty marigolds, and Rea Bros,
some nice phloxes and sunflowers. The
chrysanthemum-flowered sunflowers sent
in by J. E. Clapp were also very pretty,
as was the collection of petunias aiid
asters staged by Mrs. .1. B. Lawrence.

'Ihiri' were two fine orchid plants ex-
hibited that attracted consideralile at-
tention, one being a fine specimen Cat-
tleya labiata, from Ed. J. Mitton, and
the other a nice cypripedium Kimballia-
num.

Another interesting department was
that of native plants, where numerous
fine specimens were shown in the collec-
tions set up by the Misses Moran, Miss
Grinnell and Miss Mann.

The fruits and vegetables shown were
exceptionally good, apples, pears, peach-
es, plums, crab apjiles and grapes being
finely shown iu many varieties. All the
varieties called for in the schedule were
shown in pears, peaches and grapes,
while in apples entries were made only in
the classes for Gravenstein, Maiden's
Blush, Porter and Washington. The
cauliflowers, lettuce, celery, corn, lima
beans, tomatocK. melons and egg plants
were all very tine, an<l nniiieinus other
vegetables were shown of good quality.
An exhibit of muslirooms was made liy
the Mycological Club.

Next Saturday s exhibition will be the
last Satuiday show for this season.
Prizes are offered for perennial asters, for
ornamental fruited hardy trees and
shrubs.
News Items.

L. H. Foster has one of thefinest lots
of Boston fern at his Dorchester place
this Fall that he has ever had. There
are five houses filled to overflowing with

all sizes, from the very smallest up to
large, handsome specimen plants suita-
ble for 10 and 12-inch pots. They are
just completing a small 60-foot jiropa-
gating house, where the old flue-method
of heating is to be used. Mr. Foster,
who has spent the Summer abroad, is to
sail from Liverpool, September 16, and
is due to arrive home Saturday, Septem-
ber 23.

The Fall auction sales at N. F. Mc-
Carthy's auction room commenced I'>i-
day, September 15, and are to continue
every Tuesday and Friday until October
13.

The committee on gardens of the Mas-
sachusetts Horticultural Society visited
Col. Mason's estate at Taunton, Mass.,
on Thursday, where everything was
found in good order and fresh after the
Summer. F. J. Norton.

Baltimore.

The Market.

Asters have been coming in very
good lately and sell fairly well. Summer
roses, especially the white varieties, lia\e
been overabundant; inconsequence thi re
have been unavoidable gluts in tliem.
No newly planted carnations have yet
produced salable flowers; all blooms are
from out-of-door stock.

The Club.

A very interesting meeting took place
Monday, September 11. Mr. Kress's
essay on geraniums was well received;
no better authoritj' could be found on
this popular plant.

It is understood that at the coming
sJiow all the cut flowers which are to be
sold will be sold for the benefit of the
club.

Halliday Brother's scarlet sport of Ti-
dal Wave has been housed by this firm
and is looking fine.

No Dutch bulbs have as yet arrived.
We are looking for them daily.

Edwin A. .Siedewitz.

Cincinnati.

Trade Notes.

Business is certainly improving
and stock also. We, like other markets,
need good carnations and roses right
now, but of course this is out of the
question. Asters of extra fine quality
are being received daily and sell accord-
ing to grade at Ic. and 2c.; white is the
prevailing color.

Tlie So<-iety Meeting.

Seiitenil>er7, theCincinnati Florists'
Society liehl their regular monthly meet-
ing at the residence and greenliouses of
Richard Witterstaetter, with a good rep-
resentative attendance. Much business
was transacted and two new members
received. The commitee appointed to
procure subscriptions for the coming
monthly exhibitions reported progress
aud was continued. Albert Sunderbruch
reported that he had secured the promise
of a gold medal from the Democratic
nominee for Governor of Ohio, John R.
McLean, to be given for the best seedling
carnation, any color, to be exhibited
threetimesduring the season— at Decem-
ber, February and April meetings; com-
petition open to the world. The .Society
will also have many special prizes to be
completed for that will interest our best
groviers throughout the country.

A. vote of thanks was extended Mr.
Witterstaetter for his cordial hospitality.

We have found that these monthiv
exhibits are doing ns lots of good and our
citizens now look forward to them with
pleasure. They see this choice collection
of flowers staged in our club rooms, and,
upon descending to the market below,
commence looking for flowers that are
first-class to buy, thus the grower who
has the first-cla.ss stock reaps the benefit.

We were favored with a call from Mr.
Win. McKellar & Son, of Chillicothe, O.
Mr. McKellar is the only man I know
now who grows Niphetos roses to per-
fection.

E. G. GiLLETT.

Pittsburg.

Business very quiet the past week. No
change of any account in stock or prices.
Carnations are shortening up, but roses
very abundant. Beauty sell from |3.50
per dozen up at retail, wholesale about
$2 per dozen. Prices on asters have
dropped somewhat, about .1f2 per 100 for
choice stock.

W. F. Kasting, of Buffalo, spent sev-
eral days in towu.

A. E. Becker, who kept a store on Penn
avenue. East End, for a number of years,
is again in the florist business, having
erected a few houses for growing plants,
etc., in the East End.

E. C. Reineman.

September 16, 1899

Thb Florists* Exchhngb.

917

Toronto.

Goitipetitioii at the ludtistrial Exiiibitiuu
The show of cut flowers at the In-
dustrial Kxhibition at Toronto was a
very good one, and, after the very dry
season we have had, somewhat of a sur-
prise lo the committee in charge. Many
of the blooms shown were of exception-
ally fine quality. The Kennies of this city
exhibited a very flnecoUection of dahlias,
gladioli, asters and phlox, all well grown
and well put up. (Irainger Bros., alsoof
Toronto, showed good stock in these
lines. .John H. Dunlop took all the first
prizes for roses, with the North Toronto
Floral Co. close after him. In cut flower
work Dunlop took flveflrsts and one sec-
ond, Grainger Bros, one first and second,
I. Simmons two seconds and one third.
In cut carnations A. Gilchrist took two
firsts. A. BrooliS, of Fergus, took sev-
eral prizes. Other successful exhibitors
were Scott, of Orangevllle; Mrs. Menie,
of Fergus, and a gentleman from Guelph,
whose name I did not manage to catch;
the latter showed among other things
an extra fine collection of marigolds and
the best sweet peas I have seen here for
some weeks now. The firsts for displays
of cut flowers, for cut liliums and for cut
hollyhocks were taken b.v Manton Bros.;
the first for cut water lilies, by Wm.
Houston. A very fine dozen cut water
lilies was put up by Mr. Geo. Reeves, but
they were not entered for competition in
time. Mr. A. H. Kwing was the judge
and his decisions were generally very
satisfactory. The only criticism I heard
was about the largv designs, and in that
parlicular class there is nearly always
great differences of opinion.

Weatlier, Crop<t, Ottawa.

During the last two weeks we have
had several splendid rains. Violets that
were nearl.v dead are growing splendidly,
and carnations that were too jjoor to
bench are growing nearly fast enough to
makeup tor lost time. The exhibition
and the opening of the schools has
brought many of our people back to the
city and there is a very gentle -j-evival of
cut flower business. Flowers, with the
exception of good roses and carnations,
are very plentiful and cheap. Asters are
better and cheaper than I ever remember
them to have been and it is almost im-
possible to sell any but first-class stock.
I hear there is likely to be several of
our boys going down to Ottawa next
week to our convention; the program
for the meeting is a very good one and a
credit to our president aiuJ secretary.
Thos. Manton.

Violets and Carnations fS'.lZ'C.'iL^

Marie Louise, 100 California. C^nrnationB, 4IH) Wm.
Scott. 100 Daybreak. $4.00 per 100 ; $35.00 per 1000.
250 Lady Campbell Violets (small), the lot $4 00.

FRED'K A TAYLOR. CANASTOTA. N Y.

FIELD-CROWN

CARNATION PUNTS

Extra large Triumph W6.00 per 100

" Flora Hill ... 6.011

Second Size Cartlortee... 6 00 "

These planta are Strong and Healthy. Cash with Order.

GEO. R. GEIGER, Nazareth, Pa.

DAYBREAK CARNATIONS

1800 PLANTS.

Theae are all well grown, strong, healtby plaota and

we are Bure they will please you Very large or flrst

Blze, $5-00 per 100; large plants, or second size, $4.00 per

100. Also a few 8cotts at $5.00 and $3.00 per 100.

■WRITE OB TKLBPUONK.

SPY HILL CONSERVATORIES,
FISHKILL-ON-HUDSON, N. Y.

1000 VICTOR

Field-Grown Carnation Plants,
S4.0O per lOO.

First-clasB plants. Cash with order.

L. R. HANCOCK,

Lock Box 6!)1, BURLINGTON, N.J.

CARNATIONS

EXTRA NICE STOCK.

1 orio .Scott %^.m per 100

;;oO CriiHMOD Mangold 7 HO *'

l'>0 Udorado 4.(0 "

lUUO Florence 4 00 "

W. E. SARGENT, Worcester, Mass.

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CARNATIONS

2000 CARNATIONS, Portia, Scott,
McGowan, good tield plants, ftl.OO per 100 ;
$35.00 per lOOO.

300 STRONG SMILAX, 3 inch, $2 00
per 100. l^^FOK CASH WITH OKDEH.

Arthur Mallon, Jr., West Collingswood, N.J.

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Field-Grown Carnations

Good healthy plauts of Win. Scott,
Lizzie McGowan, Jolin Young,
Daybrealt nnd Portia

PRICES ON APPLICATION

VICTOR S. DORVAL, Woodside, N. Y.

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CARNATIONS

A BARGAIN.

500 DAYBRE.^K. SCOTT. FLORA HILL,
TIDAL WAVE,

Second size and good size, $13.00 C^sb, please.

H. HULICK, Florist. Eatontown, H. J.

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SPECIAL OFFER For 2 Weeks

Field-Grown Carnations, Healthy and StronjE.

.Hc'<owHn. $3 per KO. Rnae Queen, $3 per lOO

Porila. $3 per 100. Jabllee. extra. $5 per 100.

Ytoleta Kargubar,3iiicti $3.&u per 100.

l*rimrosea» »ii lerb etralii. extra strong. Plants
reju1yf'.r3l eh Dots. $2 per '00.

.\!(eratum Princeiia Pauline* R. C, free by
mHll. $1.2> per ICO.

RICHARD INSALL, West Moorestown, N. J.

Lock Box 514. Near Ph ladelphla.

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SURPLUS

Flora Hill Carnation Plants.

Clean and Healthy Stock,
Now $5.00 per 100, or $40.00 per 100.

Victor, Empress, Bon Ton,

At same prices. Cash with order.

W. E. HALL,

...CLYDE, OHIO.

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BOOO FIELD-CROWN

Carnations

SCOTT, DAYBREAK, McGOWAN,
AND PORTIA.

Extra fine plants, $4 and $5 per 100.

Rhode Island Greenhouses

Pawtucket, R. I.

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Fiem-liiQWD darQalioiiii.

Our stock this year Ih flue, free from dlM-
ease, and will give you Batlsfaetion. TRY
THEM. The following are the prices.

No order for less one hundred

PRICES.
Per 100 Per 1000

Evelina 5 00 40 00

Nivea 5 00 40 00

Alaska 3 00 25 00

Armazlndy 5 00 40 00

Mayor Plngree ... 3 00 25 00

Mrs. McBurney ... 5 00 40 00

Daybreak 4 00 30 00

Tidal Wave 3 00 25 00

Argyle 5 00 40 00

Evanston 10 00 80 00

Jubilee 5 00 40 00

Morello 5 00 40 00

REINBERG BROS.,

61 Wabash Ave.. CHICAGO, III.

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Surplus Carnations

500 McGOWAN, 200 SCOTT,
100 PORTIA,

Good, clean, medium-sized plants,
$4.00 per 100.

EDW. H.HGWLAND.HolyokeJlass.

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FIELD-GROWN

mm n%

I have the following surplus to offer
in Al, clean, healthy stock. Never had
better nor larger plants.

2000 VICTOR.
2000 DAVBREAK.
500 METEOR.

Price, $6.00 per 100.

E. G.ASMUS. West Hoboken, N.J.

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30,000

l) Field grown, fine
Lip busby, healthj- plants.

ze,

CHEAP FOR CASH.

well grown.
NO BUDS ON THEM.
Flora Hill IVnch IJlow EhloinHo

Evflinii (Jenesee I>lc(iO\vnn

Ked Jacket I>lrM. FlHher llarv Wood

Wm. f«icolt EinpreMB WelleHley

Oneida Meteor. Etc.

$3.00, Sl.UO. 95.00 per 100.

According to size.
I study to pleaHc every patron and pack careful-
ly In liglil boxeH. I eiiarantee entire eatlsfactlon
and big value for tlie money We have three e^p^ea8
cumpanles. Adama. American and U S. Please nay In
yuur order by what express company you want shipped

CHAS. T. SIEBERT, Sta. B, Pittsburg, Pa.'

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The lUnnpI Extension Carnation

Support.

Lanoastkr, Pa., Juno 17, '99.

Mb. Toebon Pabkkb,
Bro'.klyn. N. T.

Dear Sir:— Tour Model Car-
nation Support Is all right in
every way and will no doubt
be cooaldered an necesBary
as good plants with growers
when belter known. I con-
sider It the best on the mar-
ket, and If your other spe-
cialties are equally as good,
they should make another
addition to the nioney-mak-
era of 1900. Reaptrctfuliy,

Albsbt M. Hbrb.

Flatbush, Bbookltn, N. Y.

Feb. IS, \n.
Mb. Thebon Parkeb.

Dear Sir:— Tour wire stake
la certainly a gem. Without
hesitating we lodorae It as
an up-to date carnation sup-
port. Tours iruly,

Daillbdouzk Bros.

W. Hoboken. N.J. ,
Feb. 18, '9/.
Mb Toeron Pakkhb,

Dear Sir : — It gives me
much pleasure to congratu-
late you upiin your success
In getting up carnation sup-
iortg. I think that those I
about
"" be
They

. li liave had from you are ab(

II II I as perfect as anybody will

/\ 1/ /\ able to make them. TC

If V \\ certainly 811 n.y bill for

If \ I Ideal carnation support.

* V thing I have I)een looking

for a long time. Wishing
vou every success In the sale of them, I am.

Yours truly, E. Asmob.

Straight Galvanized Steel Rose Stakes

AT LOWEST PRICES.

Write for Prices. Circular and Special
Discounts for Early Orders.

The Model Plant Stake Co,,

THERON PARKER, Mor . inventor and Patentee,

226 No. 9tH STREET. SROOKLvN. N. Y.

The kinds
hrtt give
h e best

Field Carnations==?

satiefac-
tioD. Cheaper than mauy others at a lower
price; strong, healthy plants, free from rust.
Daybreak, McGowan. Spray, Kohlnoor, Portia,
Dorner, Scott, F Hill, Eldorado, McUurneyand
Uellii Fox. lit $4 per 1UI;$35 per 1000. Triumph,
Jubilee and Pingree, fit $5 per 1(0; $45 per iOOO.

WBITB FOB SPECIAL PRICES.

I.AItlPRECUT BROS.. - - Ashland, O.

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ICARNATIONSi

FIELD-GROWN

MRS. FRANCES JOOST $6.00 per 100

BON TON $5.00

DAYBREAK $4.00

SCOTT $3.00

McQOWAN $3.00

I BOSTON FERNS in Any Quantity.

From 35 Cents to $5.00 each.

g FERNS FOR JARDINIERES.

Splendid
Stock.

$35.00 per 1000

g PANDANUS VEITCHII. |

^ 6 inch Pots $1.25 each ^

fc 7 inch Pots $1.50 " ^

^ 8 inch Pots $2.00 " :^

I JOHN SCOTT,ar?/„hres,Brook!yn,N.Y. |

^utatiuiujuuuuiuiuatiuiujuatuiiuiujuiitituiuuiuiuiu^

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91S

The F^lorists- Exchttinge.

4 HCIIEil FIELO-BBOWH GHBPOII PLIIIITS-IOO.OOD

Oar Carnations this year are very floe. They have be'"n grown with the greatest care, free from

disease, and are packed lurht by our improved system of packing, by which we

can send to all part« of the United StHtes in perfect condition.

WHITE CLOUD, S'j.OO per Doz.i 810.00 per 100.

MAYOR PINGREE LILY DEAN ItlORELLO BUTTERCUP

SI. -30 per lloz.; 8S.00 per 100.

C. A. DANA ARMAZINDY STORM KING FLORA BILL

CltlMSON SPORT IJAVBREAR JUBILEE METEOR

CAPTAIN KING HELEN KELLER TRMHIPH ELDORADO

SL-J-t per Doz.i $6.00 per 100.

McGOWXN
BKIUESMAID
lilts. FISHER

1.. L. lamborn sweet brier

PORTIA ALBEKTINl

SI. 00 per Doz.i $3,00 per 100.

IVORY
WM. SCOTT
TIDAL WAVE

BAKIOYDI AM T G Grown from extra choice seed of onr own producing, and not flurpassed In

r rmlwO I ■ ■« ^* ■■ I w varlely.Bize, beauty of colorlngorfreedom of bloom byany otherBgrown.

Price 30ct8. per 100 i S4.00 per 1000.

J. L. DILLON, - - - BLOOMSBURC, PA.

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Carnations For Sale !

MRS. FISHER, $4.00 nor 10(1; $30.nf) per 1000.

WM. .SOOTT, ANNA WBBK, HECTOR. C.

A. DANA, ELDORADO, etc., $3.1.0 per 100.

P/EONIES Strong plants, double white,
red and piuk. |13.0U per lOU.

DOUBLE ENGLISH BUTTERCUP

(.Always in bloom, memorial). $\2.00 oer 100.

Norway Spruce IJ^eTI^'Cri'r.wt'U-
6E0.L.MAHONEYSGO.,Saco,Main?.

Mt»ntlnn the IHirlste' Exohanirc -•fbon ■•rltlnff.

CARNATIONS

Field-Grown. Medium to Large.

p<>rino

Per 100

Melba, -

$12.00

Storm King, $5.00

Jubilee,

- 6.00

Wellesley, - 5.00

Albertini, -

- 6.00

Mrs. P. Joost, 6.00

Pingree, -

- 6.00

Firefly, - - 5.00

Mrs. Duhme, 6 00

Argyie, - - 5.00

McBurney,

- 6.00

Eveiina, - - 7.00

Triumph,

- 7.00

Empress, - 7.00

Hector, -

- 8.00

Mrs. Jas. Dean 6.00

Armazindy,

- 6.00

Joiin Young, - 6.00

Portia, -

- 5.00

Uncle John, - 6.00

H. WEBER &SOP

IS, Oakland, Md.

Mpnilon the

PlorlBtB' B

..xchanee when wrltlner

FIELD-GROWN

CARNATION PLANTS

POHTIl, McGOW&N and SCOTT

Extra, *t.50 per 100; ¥40.00 per 1000.
let quality, $3..50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000.

DtVBREa and PINGREE

Extra quality, $5.00 per 100; $45 per 1000.
Terms, Strictly Cash.

THE BOOL FLORAL CO.,

ITHACA, N. Y.

PIRHATIAIIC '^ow Ready. Daybreak. Scott,
UannRKUHd McRowaa. Eldorado. Bridesmaid.
Portia, C. A. Dana, .Jabn'a bcarlet. T. f'artledge. A,
Webb, Morello aud Meteor, f 4.U0 per UiU, cash.

DANA R. HERKON* Olean. N. Y.
M«'nt1nn th** FlnrlstP' Rx^hanep whpn writing

CARNATIONS AND PRIMULA

plants in very flue tondillon, cheap; sample
Htc. Write for Prices.
\¥. B. 'WOODRITFP, Kloribt*
Mrestfield, N. j.

Mantlnn th(^ Flnrlata' Rvt-hnngo wVion wrltlne

CARNATIONS

Scott, Daybreak. McGowan. NIvea, .Tahn's Searlet,
strong tleld-grown plautB, ready September 1. Orders
booiied now.

VIOLETS.

Princeps of Wales, Callforoia, Campbell. Swanley
Wtilce. Strong fleld-grown plants. Prices on applica-
tion. Cash with order.

ALBERT H, BROWN, Westboro, Mass.

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OUR NEW CARNATION

GOV. GRIGGS

Field-grown fine stock, the best light
pink, always in binr.m, Jln.OO per HO.
Scott and Victor, $5.0U per lOu.

Amaryl lis Aulica Platy petela

Extra larjie, $3.(10 per doz.

JOSEPH TOWELL, Paterson, N. J.

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FINE FIELD GROWN

CARNATION PLANTS

CheDp For Cash.

'""' **Jx'nf H^e*^'"'**'*^""'''' ! .S3.00perlOO;
lO'O BrldestnaldVextlaBnel !;'- P<"'S
1000 ■Wni. Scott, extra Sne.. |l*> per 1000.

lOOO Helen Keller, goodi

piaiiTs I $3.00 per inO;

2000 L,lzzle McGowan, : iti3.75per!ino

T 1 plants I $26 per 1000.

lOOn ^iVln. Scott, good plants

CHAS. AKEHURST & SON. - While Marsh, Md
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♦
♦

^♦♦♦♦4

20,000

Strong, bushy, field-grown,
PINK PLANTS.

SCOTT, PORTIA, WEBB
AND FISHER,

it $S 00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000

Prices of Kcw Varieties
ou Application.

Cash with order from unktiown parties. ^

I CHAS. L. HOWE, |

» DOVER, N. H. ♦

t*« ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦• ♦♦♦♦ »♦♦« I

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..J

115,000 FIELD-CROWN

CARNATION PLANTS

Our plants are very large and stocky, perfectly healthy, free from dry leaves, etc.

WM. SCOTT,
McGOWAN, -
PORTIA,
ELDORADO,
FISHER, -

Per 100

$4.00
4 00
4.00
4.00
4.00

1000

$35
35
35
35
35

JOHN YOUNG,
DAYBREAK, -
ANNA WEBB,
FLORA HILL,
NEW YORK, -

Per 100

$4.00
5.00
5.00
5.00
5.00

1000

$35
45
45
45
45

Our prices are very low and
are for CASH only.

EDW. J. TAYLOR, Southport, Conn.

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SURPLUS STOCK.

naybrenli. 46 per llKl. $50 per lOOO

Sport ol Dnylirrnk. »6 per 100, »50 per ItOO.

?»colt, J5per 100, *40per lOiio.

Emina Worlier. «1 per lOO. 13.^ per 1000.

Evelina, »5 per UK). »io per 1000.

ItlrGownn. $3 per 100, »2S per 1000.

Harrinon'n While, $3 per 100, »a5 pcrlOOO.
Second size of the above at 125 yer 1000.

Double .••weet AIyBMUiii,2 Inch pots. 12.50 per
100, *.'0 per 1000

WM, MURPHY, Stn. F., Cincinnnii, Ohio.
M,>ntlnn the Ftorl.t.' Rxchanre wtien wrltlnK

PIEL.D-GRO'WN.

WM. SCOTT and PORTIA, 1B4.00 per 100.
McGOWAN, 1S3.00 per 100.

Good Healthy Plants.

F.W.GODFREY, Port Richmond, S.I., NY.

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500 Frances Joost

CARNATIONS.

Field-grown, large, biiehy pUiiie, no disease,
$35.U0 the lul ; $).5u pi r lull.

H. ABEL, East Rutherford, N. J.

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CARNATIONS!

Fleld-Krown, healthy stock. Wm. Scott. Portia,

II'^SK QlJKKN, KiTTIB CLOVEB, Mrs. FISHER. ElDOR-

Ai>0, t4 00 per 100. Uukk of York, *6 00 per lUO;
about 500 small plants of same, $3.00 per lOo.
Uini P TC Calu ORNIA, field grown clumps,
■IW^^ > O healthy stock, $a.L.U per iut).

GIANT ALYSSUM i-Kttt*'"*""^™'

Cnsb With Order.
E. J. CI.OVD, L. U. a-i, Avoiidale, Pa.

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20.000 FIELD GARNATIONS

McGOWAN. SCOTT and PORTIA, that must be sold.
II.IH.1 per UH.I; jaS.tW per lUOU Fine, beaUby stocK.

fiOO Cnlil'ornia Violets, field clumps. |;i(Oa 100.
i>laric l.oiiisp and L.. II. C'niiipbell, 2^ In. potB,
$3.(10 per lOu sSwanley Wliilt-, f3.50 per UM)

5000 L. II. Cniiipbr-ll clumps, from field, flne,
at 15.00 per 100 or $40.00 per lO 0.

Cai-h with order, please.

BENJ. CONNELL, Florist, West Grove, Pa

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CARNATIONS

We have a surplus stock of the following varieties, in flrst-class eonditiou,
which we offer at the following rates. They are extra fine stock, the same as
we house for ourselves. Not less than 100 in any one order.

t:ejeii^s. c^^she.

Pf r inn Per lofiri

Jubilee $.5.00 $4.5.00

Triumph ,5.00 45.00

Flora Hill .5.00 4.5.00

Argyie 4.00 35.00

Per 100

Armazindy ..... $4.00

Mayor Pingree .... 3.50

MoGowan 3.50

Alaska 3.50

Per 11100

$35.00

30.00

30.00

30.00

WIETOR BROTHERS, si wu i«e., Chicago, III.

Mvmuoo tb« Flortsu' Excbanse wb«D wnua«.

CARNATIONS.

Several buiidreded, extra line
plants. — J. W. ADAMS & CO.,

Sprlngfieldt Mass.

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40,000

Field-llrowD GaiDatioDS

SCOTT, McGOWAN and PORTIA,

S-i.OO per 100.

Also flue stock of Flora Hill, Bon
Ton, John Young, Pinkus, Armazindy
and Pingree. Send for special prices of
what sorts and how many you can use,
also samples. Personal inspection of my
stock is invited.

£.J. THARP, Bedford Station, N.Y.

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CARNATION PUNTS

FINE STOCK.

Per 100 Per 1000

10,000 Wm. Scott $5.00 $45.00

1,500 Daybreak . . 5.00 45.00

I, SCO Uncle John . . . 5.00 45.00

1,500 Alaska 4.00 40.00

200 Dazzle 4.00

NO DISEASE.

3000 SMILAX,

3 inch $;.00 per 100

BEN. L. ELLIOTT, Gheswick, Pa.

Wentlrin fh^* P*lnrli«t«' F.iohflnge wht^n writing.

'ss."siippoeT

Finest Carnation Support
on the market.

Testimonials from the
largest carnation grow-
ers in the country. Send
in your order now for
August and September
delivery.

18 in. size, J3.50 per 100;
$30 per luOU. 24 in. size,
$4,110 per UK); $35 per 1000.

Liberal discounts made
on large orders.

C«sh with nr'ler from
unknown parties.

Write I o

J&MES HORtN i SON,

BRIDGEPORT. CONN.

%f*nf1oTi th# FHorlpto' PlTrhung^ when wTitlnr

CARNATIONS

Flora Hill. Dnvbreak, Scott and Portia,
S5.0O per lUO; SIO.OO per 1000. They have
trom S to 15 leads.

FERNS FOR DISHES.

Strong. 3 and 2' ^ in., $i per 100 ; $27.50 per 1000.
Maranta MassanjE^eana (will sell

jour fern dishes). fhXHJ perl-ii; J4U. 00 per 1000

AsparaKTUs Plumosus, strong, 2 in..

$4.5 1 i»er IliO ; $4 .HO per HlOU.

Asparaif US SprenKeri, 3 in.. $7 a 100.
Dracsena Indlvl»a, btrong fleld-
yrriwri, *l.iOii per li 0.

Glolre de Lorraine Bes: oiiia, 2 in.

pultj. $i.50a doz.; $J5 a luO ; 3 in., If3.5u a doz.
t3r*Terra8. cash or C. O. D.

C. MERKEL Si SON, Mentor, Ohio.

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September 16, 1899.

The Rl-ORISTS* EXCHHMGE.

919

California Tulips and Other

Bulbs Adapted for Forcing:.

A class of Howers, which for its ease of
cultivation and brilliancy (^f coloring', is
but little known to eastern horticultur-
ists, are the various sorts of I'alitornia
bulbs, brodiivas, calochorti, canuissias,
erythroniums, fritillarias and lilies. Let
us first take a look at the class brodiseas.
The bulbs are in shape and appearance
like crocus, bearing grass.y radical leaves,
one or several slender stalks terminating
in open umbels, or a dense uml:)elUite
head. The smallest bulb is a reliable
bloomer, doing well in almost iiny soil,
and under any conditions; can be forced,
or is perfectly hardy tor outdoor in the
United States and Europe. The hand-
somest species are in point of coloring
and size:

Brodiica peduucularis, pure white,
immense umbels of flowers; B. ixioides
splendens, color delicate yellow; B. cali-
f ornlca, largest of all brodiieas, rosy lilac ;
B. stellarls, star-likeclumps of a brilliant
waxy purple; B. coccinea, glowing crim-
son, and B. volubilis or California twin-
ing hyacinth, stalks of a climliing or
twining habit with beautiful rosy wax-
like Bowers.

Splendid for forcing in pans or for cut
flowers are Calochortus mariposa or
butterfl.v tulips, a group of which is
shown in illustration. The exquisitely
moulded tiowers resemble in form the
tulip, while the c(jloring, pencilling and
marking are marvelous. Leaves grassy,
stem stiff and erect. The most brilliant
comprise Calochortus splendens var.
atroviolacea, a brilliajit purple; Calo-
chortus of Eldorado strain, in colors
rose to red, creamy white, gold blotched:
all these are markeil with a showy eye,
yellow to brown, beautifully dotted and
lined; C. venustus citiinus, a grand sort,
lemon-yellow with black eye; C. clava-
tus. laigf and brilliant; orange cokir; C.
macrocai pus, large and beautiful flower,
lavender banded with green ;-X. nitidus.
large lilac flower with deep purple blotch
in center of each petal; C. vesta, flnest
of all calochorti; immense flowers, meas-
ure three to five inches across, borne on
numerous long stalks; color white, suf-
fused lilac to rosy and purple: center red,
back of petal purple (splendidly figured
in London Garden, July, l.M!)5, and de-
scribed in Gardeners' Chronicle, July,
189.^i), and C. Gunnisoni, beautiful pure
white flowers barred with green.

The camassias are splendidly adapted
for foieing. The flowers are borne in
. racemes; leaves springing from base,
long, and glossy, likethose of a hyacinth:
steal stout, one to three leet high.
Among the best are Camassia esculenta,
one foot high, deep blue; c. Cusickii,
leaves one foot in lengih: Howers;pro-
duced in great racemes, two to tliicc fnt
high, pale sky-blue; C. Leiclitliiiii aliia, a
pure white form; C. Leiclitlinii, tall,
8])lendid purple.

California erythronium, dog-tooth vio-
lets, are remarkable for their large, lil.v-
like flowers and beautifully mottled foli-
age. They are easily forced, and make
an exquisite pot plant. E. gramliHorum
has large, bright, yellow flowers; 1'^.
revolutum, large wlnle flowers, tinted
lilac; E. r. Johnsoni, flower daik rose.
orange center (a finel.v colored i»late of
this sort was published in London Gar-
den, February, 18i)7); E. giganteum,
cream colored: E. citrinum, opens a pale
straw color, turning to pure white, with
lemon center: E. Hartwegi, delicate yel-
low, and E. Henderson!, pale purple,
with dark jiurple center.

Of fritillarias, with their beautiful,
graceful, lily-likeflowers the Paciflc coast
has many sorts. Wcnaineonl.y the flnest:
l'\ recurva, brilliant scarlet; F. imdica,
clear, Ijright yellow {was represented in
coi'ired plate in London Garden); F.
pluriHora, showy crimson.

vVe come last to the true California
lilies. Many of these vie in beauty with
the best favorites of the grower. Among
the showy spotted or leopard lilies we
name: L. Hiimboldtii, clear orange,
spotted maroon: L. Bloomerianum,
tigered : L.eolumbianum, otange-yellow ;
L. lifilanderi. deep red: L. ])ardalinum,
orange-reil, scarlet tipped, thickly spotted
maroon. L. I'arryi is one of the flnest
lilies in the world; flowers long, trum-
P't-shaped, clear lemon-yellow and very
fragrant.

There is still to name L. Washingtoni-
anum, growing from four to seven feet
in height, with man.y pure while, trum-
pet-shaiiei! flfjwers of great fragrance.
Who will l)e the pioneer in the forcing of
this species?

H. H. r(i:R(JKK, .\cw York.

Rochester, N. Y.— The approaching
Elks' Fair promises to create a demand
forflowe-s, which are not over abundant
just now. The most striking plant at
this season is Clematis Jackmanni; its
profusion of royal-purple blooms pre-
sents striking pictures. Fred. Schlegel
is an Klk and being prominently connect-
ed with that animal, which is very decep-
tive in appearance, expects to be kept
very busy in connection with this fair.
There is but little l)uilding going on in
this section this Summer.

J. B. Keller Sons are building one
lnjuse, H»o X 25 feet, for general purposes.

Salter Bros, report good plant sales
this season. They keep ui> a good show
all through the dull period.

Vick & Hill were looking more an.x-
iously for rain than for the drummer, as
they have a fine lot of hard.y stock
planted out, which needssome of Jupiter
Pluvius' reserve. Still, through this coun-
try vegetation in general is flourisliing,
with promise of good crops of fruit, as
well as of seed.

13,000 seedlings planted out and which
have not yet bloomed, and 10,000 that
are in theirseeond and third year of trial.
All these areearefully guarded by a faith-
ful band of Onondaga Indians, \vlio will
see to it that no white man lays violent
liands upon this treasured plantation.
It is tlie intention of Mr. Maniuisce to
grow more carnations, and to that end
he is lengthening all hishouses to a total
of 205 feet each house, devoting less
space to roses which, however, will re-
ceive the same care with successful results
as heretofore.

Toronto, O.nt. — Evidence of prosperty
is ajiparent in the handsome residence
John Dunlop is erecting. .Mthimgh build-
ing material has increased almost one
liundred per cent, of late, some changes
are desirable, including a hou.se for Me-
teor, which is a grand .seller and is grown
here to perfection. -At time of m.v visit
Mr. Dunlop was on his way westward.
I could notcatch whether he said Detroit
or Niagara was his destination.

Tom Manton will be an excellent dele-
gate should he be the choice as I under-
stand it is the intention of the Club to
send one.

Calocliortus Mariposa, op Butterfly Tuhp.

Bi'FrAi.o, X. Y. — The greenhouse men
make displa.vs in front which deserve
much commendation.

Wm. Scott is foremost in this respect.
He does not wait until the last .and plant
out the scrubs, but gets out early and
shows his patrons what a well planted
front looks like. He says that did he not
do it first lie would have no time or op-
portunity to do it later. .Mrs. .N'ewlands,
Xewbeek & Myers, and Hebstock, make
good showings, .^dams, Anderson and
Palmer keep up a seasonable appearance
in their stores. Palmer, especially, has
a cool effect in a narrow tank running
around the outer edge of the window
fillecl with pond lilies and gtddfisli; he
says he has a good call for the lilies.
Wm. Scott keeps his h(nise plantedalmost
entirely for flowering stock now. Corfu
supplies the fine carnations and roses
seen daily in town. Mr. Scott is also
forming a nursery here.

SvR.4('tisi';. N. W — I wasinvited to view
"The Maniuis" carnation, winch is sum-
mering upon a rich tract of land n few
miles distant from its Winter home.
Three-<]uarters of an acre is devoted to
this aristocrat — jilants ranging Is inches
apart and 12 inclies between rows. While
the plants had a struggle when first set
out the.v have made a grand growth,
being assisted by the recent cool nights.
They will now on an average fill a 5-inch
pot and, of course, will continue to Im-
prove. Mr. Marquisee has obtained a,
beautiful wliite companion seedling,
wliich promises to fulfil the exi)ecfntions
that have been realized in Tlie Marquis.
TliJit Mr. Marriuisee is an arilent cn-na-
tionist is proved by tlie fact that he has

Harry Dale, at Brampton, is l)uildiiig
a mammoth coal shed to enable him to
defy the rigors of such another Winter as
was thepastfine. His stock is all planted
and looks fully up to the usual liigli
grade.

Chas. Tidy has returned from a, trip to
Muskoka : a .Mecca for the disciples of
Izak Walton. I notice Charley hai not
forgotten the art in funeral designing
and was making a handsome piece at
time of my visit.

Ed. Granger, of the firm of O. & E.
Granger, is the next of the numbers of
the craft to hie I o the Lakes. His route
is Detroit via, I believe, Buffalo, at whicii
place lie will be pat oft to join the joll.y
crowd of bowling Ijisons. headed by
Brother Scott.

Utica.N. Y.— a sight, the like of which
I believeisnot to be seen elsewhere in the
Union, are the houses of adiantum,
grown by Peter Crowe, and which is
such a grand success that he is adding
more houses for its culture. I- astern
inei) stop off en route to or from Detroit,
if you can pos'^ibiy do so,and insiiect this
stock. Also the roses grown in solid beds
and on own roots. About August 1 Mr.
Crowe cuts the roses down to within 12
inches of stem, mulches with new soil
witli the addition of a little bone meal,
starts them up and away the.v go right
up to pre.sent date, a continuous yield.
Beauty are grown on the bench. All
other kinds on the ground.

C. F. Hakersays his last year's adver-
tisement in the ExniANGE has done so
much good that he has cleaned up his
ferns for the present.

C. F. Seltzer is trjuclMug up ids jdace

which he keeps neat and attractive. He
is cleaned (mt of .Spring stock completely
and had quite a run on cannas, which,
by tile way, surprised the mo.st sanguine
by their rapid transit from the store-
liouses of the florist to the gardens of the
public. 1 noted some fine .Souv. de'An-
tciine Crozy with .Mr. Scott. This variety
is one of the best in the margined class
and deserves to be more freely propa-
gated.

Watkrtow.n, N, Y.— Greene & Under-
bill are well known as begonia kings
(begonia rex), tlie enormous number
dLstributed tliis season being beyond
their most sanguine calculations. They
aie working up a big stock for next sea-
son and wliich includes the newest and
most approved kinds. Mr. Greene has
been a sick man for some time past, but
is now able to be around a little.

A. .Stoeckle reports a very healthy con-
dition of tilings aii'l expects to be one of
the great throng that will assemiile at
Detroit during the convention week.

W. M.

BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS.

Geraniums. — The taking of tlie main
batch of geranium cuttings may be done
at any time now. Take only those cut-
tings that are hardened up well, then
there will be no disappointment in their
rooting properly. After these have been
cut from the plants the weak watery
growths that are left will ripen up and
make good cuttings before frost comes.
Whether tlie cuttings are potted up
direct into thumb pots, or are rooted in
the sand, makes very little difference to
the future welfare of the plant, provid-
ing they are not allowed to stay in the
sand too long after roots are made, and
when the roots are one-quarter of an
inch long they should be potted up at
once.

Hydrangea for forcing, that were
planted outdoors early in the Summer,
liad better lie lifted and potted now.
To have them established in the pots
before their resting period gives them
a better chance of starting up quickly
when wanted.

Rex Begonias. — In potting these into
the salable sized pots it will be found
ver.y advantageous to use a little well
nitted manure in addition to the usual
compost. One-tenth part will be sulfl-
cient, and it should be rubbed through
a rather fine sieve before being added to
tlie rest of the potting material.

Winter Flowering Begonias retiuire
but little attention; the main feature
with them is not to allow them to be-
come pot bound until they are in the
flowering sized pots. Rejiot always as
soon as the roots show iit the sides of
the ball until they are in the desired size,
and pinch back the shoots to have well
shaped plants.

Pei.argoniu.ms. — Plantsthat have been
retained for stock should be kept clean,
and watered enough to hold their foliage
until firing commences beforethecuttings
are taken, as they root much easier after
the sand has a little bottom heat.

CiiuvsANTEiE.MUMs that are just potted,
eitlier from the ground outdoors or from
the benclies inside, will lose most of their
flowers if they are shaded too long.
Syringe them two or three times a da.y
until they get established in the new soil,
andexpose to the full light as soon as
the.v will poeeibl.y bear it.

Roses that have been held overand are
breaking into growth again are more
susceptible to mildew just at this time
tlianisthe young stock that has been
growing all Summer; therefore, a little
more care is necessary in regulating the
ventilation, especially through the night.
Watering will also have to be done very
sparinglyatfirstand increased gradually
as the foliage becomes more plentiful.
Use fire heat when tlie weather is cold
enough, whether it is a few days before
the usual firing time or not. If good
results are wanted we must be governed
by circumstances rather than by dates,
as we cannot have a fixed date to start
the fires under the boilers.

The Good Strons: Kind,

ooo. r*©!" loo itos.

BAL.E8 WEIGH 300 liBS.

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Contents.

American Dahlia Society . . . 923
An InotrdotiveOdtinq . .913

Aster, Diseases OF THE 926

Bowling 935

Briefs for Bdsy Florists . . . .919
California Tdlips and Other Bulbs

Adapted for Forcing . . . .919
Canadian Horticdltdhal Society . . 92a
Carnations;

Condition of Crops .... 933-933

Changes in Bdsinesb 93(J

Connecticut Horticultural Society,

Fall ShdW of 933, 925

Corrosion of Iron Pipe . . . . 9;i

Cut Flower Prices 938-929

Dutchess County Horticultural So-
ciety 936

Firms Who Are Building . .935

Galax Leaf Tkust, A 931

Greenhouses AT Pan-American .916

McAllister F E. Co, The Late . .910
Men We Meet, The:

Robert w. Clucas 916

New York Florists' Club . .921

Notes BY THE Way. 919

Ndr-ery Department 912

Obituary ;

W. J. Davidson, Charles Gager
Vaughan, David B. Murdoch, Philip
H. Alburger, Wm. C. Pape, Charles

Weber 910

Palm Trick Again, The Old .933

Personals 925

Seed Trade Report .... 910

Tin Foil 930

Trade Notes :

Lynn, Mass., Flatbush, N. Y., Grand

Rapids 937

New York ii20

Newport 926

Indianapolis, Ottawa, Providence, St.

Louis, Trenton 934

Toronto 917

Pine Bush, N. Y 913

Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati,
Philadelphia, Pittsburg, Saratoga . 916
Violets Around Podqhkeepsie . . 915

Correspondence Held Back.

We are again uuavoielablv compelled
to omit Rev. W. T. Hutchins" interesting
letter on the .Sweet Pea situation, also
many other interesting subjects, owing
to pressure of adverti.sing at the last
moment.

IK

Marion, IND.—Guunar Tillman'and J.
M. Mitchell are making arrangements to
open a flower store here.

Portsmouth, N. H.— David L. Gordon
Will succeed A. H. .Stacey at the Madison
Btreet greenhouses from September 1.

Hunters Park, Duluth, Minn.— Geo
B. Manter has purchased the Glen Avon
greenhouse in this city, and will operate
same.

Brockto.n, Mass.— Copeland & Cooper
have dissolved partnership, taking effect
from September 7. Mr. Arthur D. Cope-
land will take the greenhouses, and
assist his father in the management of
his extensive farm. Mr. CharlesS. Cooper
will be found in the store in the Trust
Company building, and his name will
constitute the firm name. Mr. Cooper
has been very popular as a florist, and
has built up a large business, which his
friends hope will continue.

Tin Foil.

On account of the advance in the raw
materials, particularly tin and lead, used
in the manufacture of "tin foil, the price of
this ariicle has been steadily rising since
January 1, and is now about 2."> pT
cent, higher than last year.

Look Out for Him.

A plant swindling operation was re-
ported last week from Lynn, Mass.
.\nother this week from Levviston, Me.
Evidently some rascal is working a
comfortable income out of Eastern flor-
ists. He should be promptly rundown,
and made to suffer for his fun.

Good Times.

It is beyond controversy that prices of
practically all commodities, as well as
staples, are rapidly advancing. The
argument as to how and why this state
of trade has been brought about can be
left in abeyance until prices drop, at
which time everybody will have ample
leisure to delve into metaphysical ques-
tions.

The tacts are with us, and all sections
of the trade should study to take ad-
vantage of the altered conditions. From
.5 to 50 per cent., in some cases still
higher, is being asked and paid for raw
material, in excess of what the same
article could have been obtained tor less
than a year ago. This being the case,
with an unprecedented volume of busi-
ness in healthy prospect, and likely to
continue for some years, growers, re-
tailers, seedsmen and nurserj'men should
strenuously endeavor to recoup them-
selves for the disasters and rock bottom
times which all who were fortunate
enough to pass through solvent only too
well remember.

Canadian Horticultural Society.

As related on page 870 (September 2
issue), this young and promising So-
ciety holds its second annual meeting at
Ottawa, September 19, 20, 21 of next
week. A hearty invitation to the florists
on this side of the border to attend has
been extended by ourCanadian brethren,
and we hope all those who can will be
present, for not only will the visitors be
able to gauge the business methods of
the Canadians, and the manner in which
they conduct the business of the Society,
but they will be in a position to view
some very flue scenery, and will surely
be recipients of unbounded hospitality.

If we might venture a word of advice
to the leaders of the new Society, which
has very properly come into being, and
at an opportune period, we would
caution them to so direct the organiza-
tion that it will be self-contained, and to
plan so as to give every individual mem-
ber something to do in the line in which
his or her interests mostly lie. Make
due provision now from within for the
future, so that when the time has ripened
for a Rose, a Carnation, a Chrysanthe-
mum, or any other particular Associa-
tion, it must be formed as an integral
part of the parent body. The same
course to be followed when a Hail
Insurance, Fire Insurance, or any other
benefit branch is to be established.
Centralization here is strength : it makes
for influence; it commands respect, and
it can be made the means of doing the
most good to the greatest number.
Don't allow the tail to wag the dog.
Organize branches, when the time comes,
by all means, but have them under the
wings of the great parent, so they may
be clothed with all its authority.

Transportation to Ottawa. — The
Secretary has received the following in-
formation from the Department Passen-
ger Agent of the Grand Trunk Railway:
" Rates account Central Exhibition, Ot-
tawa, will apply from stations Toronto
and east. Members west will have to
pay regular round trip rates to Toronto.
Rates from Toronto will be $7.80. A
special excursion will be run on Septem-
ber 18, rate $r,.3r,. from Toronto, good
to return until September S.'j. Trains
leave Toronto tor Ottawa at 9 A M
arriving in Ottawa 5 P. M. and at 0.30
P. M.. arriving in Ottawa following dav
at 9.30 A.M." ^ •*

A Galax Leaf Trust.

An attempt is being made by parties in
this city to organize a trust, to lie styled
the"Ameiiean Galax Company," with
capital of $15,000. Options have been
secured, it is stated, on the business ot
leading Southern dealers to within 95
per cent, of the entire galax leaf produc-
tion. The circular claims for tlie pro-
moters that the proposed organization
is tor the mutual benefit and protection
of all parties interested, and to do away
with the enormous waste in material
and expenses. A meeting ot those interest-
ed is announced to be held at the Grand
Hotel, September 19, at 10 A. M., when
subscriptions will be received and officers
elected.

The scheme may realize, but it stands
to reason that it would be very ditficult
to corner tor any length of time a pro-
duction of this nature.

New York.

Condition of the Market.

With the little vim that took hold
of the flower market last week we were
tempted to believe that the .Summer dull-
ness was over and business might pick
up right along. We were too sanguine,
however, and the spurt in trade proved
to be only a temporary affair, tor on
Monday it dropped down again to the
ordinary Summer level, and since then
there has been very little doing.

When the death ot Mr. Vanderbilt was
announced through the daily press vi-
sions ot large funeral designs presented
themselves to many retailers, but that
obnoxious edict, " Please omit flowers,"
was sent out and the many friends of the
noted millionaire were restrained from
paying him a last tribute, and the florist
trade in general suffered accordingly, for
there is no doubt that if it had not been
requested that flowers be omitted there
would have been the largest display of
flowers at this funeral that has ever been
seen in this city. The family order for
flowers was given to Thorley, and over
a thousand cattleyaswere used, together
with a limited (luantity of American
Beauty roses, lily ot the valley, and a
few violets (about theflrstdoubleonesto
arrive this season).

Roses are coming in very plentifully,
but a good many are weak in the stein
and badly affiicted with mildew— in tact
really good flowers ot Bride are very
h.ard to find, and, with other varieties.
No. 1 blooms are also very much in the
minority. American Beauty are not sell-
ing near so well as they were last week,
and though the asking price tor specials
is 25c. there are many sold at a less
figure, and the average will tall much be-
low that price; No. 1 bring 10c. if sold
directly after arrival, and if held over a
day 3c. or 4c. is all they realize. Bride
and Bridesmaid bring anywhere from
25c. to $3 per 100, and they do not clear
out by any means at those prices.

Carnations are becoming much more
plentiful than they were, but with such a
glut of asters which can be had at any
figure the buyer has a mind to offer,
carnations find but a slow market and
fetch all the way from 35c.to$l per 100,
according to quality.

Cattleya labiata has had an enormous
saleduringthelastsixorseven davs; $40
per 100 has been the ruling flgure'though
some extra large blooms brought 50c.
each. Lily of the valley bring $3 for
the best, shorter stock ranging from $2
to .$2.50.

Speciosum lilies still go very slow, and
as these are the only ones in the market
It would seem that lilies are not particu-
larly wanted at this season ot the year.
Dahlias are coming in in large numbers,
and some ot them are beautiful in their
coloring, but there is little demand for
them although they are offered as low
as 50e. per 100.

Chrysanthemums have begun to arrive;
Lady Fitzwygram was first, then came
Mme. Gastellier, followed by Maniuis de
Montmort and Pride of the Market.
Opening prices are much lower than they
were last year, excepting for the one last
mentioned; this is a large red variety
and $-1 per dozen is asked tor it.
Auction Rooms and Sales.

The Fall season of auction sales
commenced on Tuesday last and this
first one %vas fairly well attended. Stock
offered realized satisfactory prices, and a
large quantity was disposed of both in
Elliott & Sons' and Cleary & Co. 's rooms.

Sales will be held regularly on Tuesdays
and Fridays during the season.

Cleary & Co. will sell a stock of palms
and other decorative plants at the green-
houses of R. Dreyer, Woodside, L. I., on
Wednesday next. Mr. Dreyer is a well-
known grower and no doubt lots ot fine
stock will be offered.

The New York Gardeners' -Society

Held a meeting at 64 Madison av-
enue last Saturday evening. An enter-
tainment committee was appointed and
a meeting of the same will be held at the
New York Florists' Club bowling alleys,
■57th street and Sixth avenue, Monday
evening, September 18, at 8 P. M.

In Keceipt of New Stock.

Thos. Young, Jr., received the first
shipment of douljie violets this week;
they were from J. W. Feder, Highlands,
N. Y. He is also receiving the red chry-
santhemum. Pride of the Market, from A.
Herrington, Madison, N. J.

Wm. H. Gunther is receiving the Mme.
Gastellier and Marquis de Montmort
chrysanthemums, and Traendly &
Schenck are receiving Lady Fitzwygram.

W. S. Allen has sold within the last tew
days over 2,000 eattleyas.

News Notes.

President Wm. Plumb, of the Flor-
ists' Club, is out ot town for a few days.

We are informed that the Custom
House officials have advanced the rate
of three out of four invoices of bulbs con-
signed to one firm in this city.

Julius Roehrs and W. Eolker were
passengers on the S. S. Columbia, which
arrived from Europe on Friday ot last
week. A. Herrington landed home last
Saturday after spending several weeks
in England.

B. Ezechel is mourning the loss ot a
child who died last Monday.

C. W. Crouch, of Knoxville, Tenn., was
a visitor to this city in the early part of
the week.

Mr. J. Austin Shaw continues to im-
prove from the result of his late accident
and expects to be shortly on the road
again.

The Model Plant StakeCo. report trade
in their specialties very lively. They
have sent out nearly 50,000 of their ex-
tension carnation supports during the
past month, many orders being from
parties who had bought small quantities
for trial last year.

Sigmund Geller, 508 Broome street,
has received from Europe his first ship-
ment of fancy baskets, whe.at and other
florists' supplies, selected during his re-
cent trip. Among the former are some
very novel and attractive designs. His
main stock is due to arrive September
IC), and a special lot ot cycas leaves are
also on the way.

F. O. Pierce Co. informs us that in
spite of the advance in price ot mastica,
their orders are more numerous than
ever; this specialty seems to meet with
increasing favor.

W. H. Gunther returned to town last
Friday after a vacation of eight weeks
in the Berkshire Hills. On the way home
he spent several days in the violet grow-
ing district along the Hudson.

August Rolker & Sons have just im-
ported a new line of pedestals, jardin-
ieres, baskets, etc., made ot willow and
cane, enameled; they are in different
shades of green, from olive to dark, with
fine lines of gold, making a very pleasing
effect, and are of many new shapes and
designs.

Ford Bros., ot West 30th street, re-
ceived a shipment ot violets from Mrs.M,
J. Wood, Highland, N. Y., on September
14, the first ot the season.

F. W. Creighton has opened an office at
2166 .Seventh avenue, as an horticultural
adviser and dealer.

Amerirau Institute.

The sixty-eighth fair of the Ameri-
can Institute will be held from September
26 to 29, at the Berkeley Lyceum Build-
ing, 19 and 21 West 44th 'street. The
Premium List has been distributed, and
copies ot same can be had of Dr. F. M.
Hexanier, 52 Lafayette place, this city.

Auction Sale at Little Silver.

Wm. Elliott conducted the sale of
nursery stock at J. T. Lovett's place.
Little Silver, N. J., Thursday. The sale
was well attended and everything offered
brought satisfactory prices. Among the
buyers present were Mrs. Eisele, Long
Branch; Prof. Cowell, Buffalo; A. C.
Co wee, Berlin; .•V.Zeller and D. Y. Mellis,
Flatbush.

September 16, 1B99.

The F'LOrists' Exchange.

921

^lkik^LAAiULlliUL.ULi^i..ULi^L^^

Are You Represented

IN THIS ISSUE?

It is now being read by the whole trade — Florists,
Seedsmen and Nurserymen.

If you have missed this opportunity do not fail
to send your advertisement for

SEPTEMBER 30th,

WHEN WE WILL AGAIN SEND OUT

10,000 COPIES.

To secure Best Attention and Position You Should
Mail Copy at Once.

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Corrosion of Iron Pipe.

It has been found tbat iron pipe will
corrode and become wortbless in the
course of four years under certain condi-
tions when used as supports for the
benches iu a greenhouse, especially when
subjected to repeated wettint; and dry-
ing, as is often the case with the pipe
supporting the back bench of a rose
house. In speaking to a prominent
dealer in iron pipe on the subject, he
stated that pipe used for supports was
quite likely to rust a good deal, and that
it shonid be painted when used, or, bet-
ter still, given a coat of tar. In the lat-
ter case, seeing there could not beany
fumes from the tar owing to the pipe's
never being heated, no detrimental effects
are likely to result from its use.

New York Florists' Club.

A meeting of the above club was held
in Elk's Hall, 27tli street and Broadway,
Monday evening, the 11th Inst. This
wa« the first meeting held since the Sum-
mer vacation, and, though the gathering
was not large, it was very representa-
tive, there being one or more members
present from every branch of the trade.

President Wm. Plumb was unavoida-
bly absent, as also was the vice-presi-
dent, and it was moved by Mr. C. B.
Weathered that Mr. Patrick O'Mara
occupy the chair; themotion was unani-
mously carried.

In the reports of committees the chair-
man, Mr. O'Mara, said, speaking for the
Transportation Committee: "We man-
aged to get the delegates out to Detroit
altogether, and got them back home
again in sections, and though we were
two hours late in landing at Detroit, we
were early enough to meet and welcome
those members from the proverbially
slow town."

It was moved by C. B. Weathered
and seconded by T. Roehrs, that a com-
mittee be appointed to draw up resolu-
tions e.xprcKsing the deep sympathy of
the ('lull in the loss of our late respected
brother, .\li'. .\lfred Henderson. Themo-
tion was adopted, and the following were
appointed as lomniittee: ('. B. Weather-
ed, S. C. Nash, and J. P. Cleary.

C. B. Weathcrhed, in a short speech,
impressed those present with the impor-
tance of getting to work early and mak-

ing the meeting of the S. A. F. in New
■york, in 1900, the largest on record; he
therefore moved that the secretary notify
the Executive Committee to meet in the
club room at ;i P. M., .Monday, Septem-
ber 25. The motion was adopted.

Secretary John Young then read a let-
ter from Mr. Charles Ilender.^on. thank-
ing the Club for kindiu'ss in ri'incnihering
his late brother, Ailred ilendcrsnn. On
motion the communication was received
and placed on file.

In speaking about the convention just
passed, and the trip to and from Detroit,
J. W. Withers said the Transportation
Committee deserved great credit for their
services en route. Detroit had set a pace
in handling the convention that will be
hard to follow. Frank Traendly followed
with a brief resume of the trip to Detroit,
after which A. .S. Burns got the floor and
remarked that Detroit people had han-
dled the S. A. F. in elegant shape, and
next year so much will be exjjected from
New York that we will have to get our
heads, hands and shoulders together,
and work hard along all lines to realize
the high expectations of the Society.
C. B. Weathered then moved and A.
.S. Burns seconded that the secretary be
instructed to write the Detroit Florists'
Club, thanking that body on behalf of
the New York Florists' Club for the
many kindnesses received at tlieir hands,
and hoping to be able to reciprocate in
the year lOOO. Themotion was adopted.
J. Austin Shaw was then called upon,
and said he was confident that this city
would give the largest convention ever
seen. He was glad that prophesies were
fullilledin regard to entertainment in De-
troit. He was associated with the craft
there for two weeks, and thought that
no city compared with it, excepting, per-
haps, Denver, Colo., with its beautiful
scenery. Thanks to his scalp being rea-
sonably thick he was saved from going
to the other side (where Howers are not
worn) and hopes yet to enjoy many
more conventions.

Some little discussion about bowling-
then followed, and, from the various opin-
ions expressed, it seems that to fully
equip a team thereshould he a trainer or
coach and a battery of trained rooters.

It also came to light that A. .S. Burns
had won a box of cigars at Detroit as a
one-ball bowler, that, is for making the
most strikes; the box, however, has not
been passed around as yet.

Abel H 918

Abendr* th Bios 9a3

Abbolt J 929

Acbell,^ Q 912

Adams J W & Co ... 918
AkehurstChas & Hod 913

Allen 0 H 9U9

Allen J K 928

Allen W8 928

Am Oaidening. .. 909-27

Am Jadoo Co 930-36

Aschmann Q 931

AsmvuEQ 917

Baker W J 928

Baldwin A J 92G

BallerFA 923

Baseett & Washburn 929

Baeton 8 926

Bayersdorfer E & Co 936

Beach J E : . . 923

Beaulieu H 9 9

Becker Fred 0 926

Beckert W C 936

Benedict GH 92'2

Berckmans P J Co. . 926

Ber^erU H AOo 919

BemingH Q 929

BI.'iDc A & Co 936

Blauvelt & Quttman 928
Bobbink & Atkins... 91)7

Bock H 914

Bock W A 92(1

BolleBF A 625

Bool Floral Co 918

Boston Letter Co. .. . 931
Bojce J E 4 Co . 91u
Bradley & Green

FertlizerCo 931

BtadshawO E 925

Brown, A. H 918

Brown A L 923

Brown P. 913

BunyardHA. 908-23-29

Burdett FH . 91..

Bnri'ee W A 4 Co .. 91'i

ByerBros 913

Cttl.lwell the Woods-
man 929

Carmody J D 933

Cavanaugh Mrs M .. 9:4
Cetrey Letter Co 930

0 amplon J N 4 Co. 924

Chlnnick W J 923

Oleary 4 Co 936

Cloud E J 918

Clucas&Boddlngton

Oo 907-11

Oonard 4 JonesCo.. 925

ConnellB 91S

Cottage Gardens . . . 9i'7

Cowen'sN Sons 933

Cox C W 914

CoiSeedOo 9 8

Crabb & Hnnter 922

Craig Bobt s Son ... 923

Cranes 912

Cunningham J. H . . 914
CutFlowerEichange 928

Darling O T 921

Darlington H D . 922-26

Daw J 8 929

Dayton Piper Nov Co 931

Dean Boiler Co 933

Deutsche Gartner

Zeitung 93)

Dietsch A 4 0o 934

Dillon J L 9!8-23

Dingee 4 Oonard Oo. 914

TodgeG H 914

Domer F 4 Sons Oo. 922

Dorval V8 917

Dreer Hy A 933

DamoDt4 Co 928

DysiDger M 4 8 923

Edwards ic Docker.. 931

Ehret F 928

ElchholzH 914

EiseleO 936

EtseleJO 926

Elizabeth NurseryOo 909

EiJiottB L -. . 918

EiliotlWmi Sons 908-36

Elliott W H 829

Ellis & Pollworth. . 931
Ellwanger 4 Barry.. 912
EmmaUB Geo Ikl.. 922-26

Esler J 0 4 A 930

Evenden Bros 923

Fancourt GE 922

Faust HO 4 00 913

F & F Nurseries . .. 912
Florist Hail Ass'n. . . 931
Foster LH 924

Hews AH 4 Co 931

Hick8 4 Crawbuck.. 928

HilflngerBroa 931

HiilEG 4 Co 929

Hippard B .933

Hitchings 4 Co 936

Holbrook Bros., 934

Holland GeoN 931

Uollon 4 Hunkel Co 929

Horan EC 928

HoranJas4Son 918

Hort'l Advertiser... 931
H semender OK... 925

HoweO L...t 918

Howell Mrs FT 926

Freeman J B

Fryer E

Garland G M
Geiger O K..

ae)ler 8

Gibbons H W
Gitalin 4 Oo .

QoldringBros 924

Goodell LW 913

Godfrey F W 918

Gordon J P 914

Gorton4Lidgerwood

Co 9,34

Greene 4 Underhill 914

GrcuisJ C 924

GuntherWH 928

HalesH W 924

Hall W E 917

Hammond B 930

HancockLR 917

BandteJS 922

HarrisO A4 Co 9U

HartM A 928

Heiss J B 926

Henderson P 4 Oo. . 908

HenneckeO Co 931

Hcrendeen MfgCo.. 934

Herr AM 913-22-23

Herrmann A 936

Herron DR 918

How and EH 917

Hi jfs 8 Sons Co... 925
Hubbard TS Co.... 912
Hughes George J.... 924

Uulick H 917

Hulsebosch Bros 909

lusall E 917

IntemafI Heater Co 934
Invalid Appliance Co 030

lacksonEB 914

JacliBon J H 926

JaoksoD 4PerklnBOo 909
-926

Jacobs 8 4 Sons 933

James F 912

JenningsEB 913

Johnson 4 Stokes... 909

JonesHT 912

Joosten C H 908

Easting WmF 929

Kay W H 933

KelseyHP 929

Kennicolt BrosOo.. 929

Kraber W G 923

KrausM E 913

Kuthn O A 929

Lager 4 Hurrell .... 923
Lamprecbt Eros... . 917
LangjahrAH . ... 928

LangJ ... 928

Lappe J 913

Lewis J H 922

Leuker C 924

LitUeSeldHF 922

LittlefleldS 922

LocklandLumberOo 927

LongD B 930

Lord 4 Bnrnham Co 934

MacBean A8 923

MaderP 914

Mahoney G L & Co.. 918

Mallon A Jr 917

M'fr'a Rubber Co.931-33
McCarthy N F 4 00. 928

McFaddenEO 926

McKellar4Winterson927
-92S

McManns J 928

Meiiand L 922

MerkelO 4 Son 918

MeyerJO&Co 931

Michel P 4 BCo.... 910

MillangF 928

MillerO L 926

Model PlantStakeCo 917
Moninger JohnC Co 934

Moon SO 912

Moore W J 929

Moore.Hentz 4Nash 929

Morel Bros 922

Morris Floral Co. ... 914

Mobs G M 928

Murphy Wm 918

Nanz C G 926

Nat'l Florists' Board

of Trade 931

National PlantOo... 923

Nelson A 926

N YOut FlowerCo.. 828
N YMktOAssn.... 913

Niessen L 929

O'Brien T F 923

Ormsby E A 930

Ouwerkerk P 912

Passmore I A 922

Peacock W P 922

PennockSS 928

Pierce F O Oo 931

PiersonFBOo 907

Pinehurst Nurseries 909
Pittsburg Out Flower

Co 929

Pitzonka G 913

Plant Seed Co 910

Pullen A 9!2

Quaker City Mach Co 930

Rack ham O A 9'22

Rawson W W4 Co.. 90S

Reed 4 Keller 930

Reeser O A Oo ... 923
Reinberg Bros... 917-29

Renard Jos 922

Rliude Island G'h's.. 917
Richmond Stove Co. 933
Ricksecker Chas H. . 929

Ripperger Geo 931

Roeding G C 931

RolkerA4SonB 909

RoseMfgOo 931

Rupp J F 914

Sabi-ausky W 922

.Sargent WE 917

Scarff W N 912

Schiller J L 908

Schmidt J 0 910-13

SchmitzFWO 909

SchultheisA 926

Schultz A 922

SchwabeCO 914

Scollay Jno A 933

Scott John 917

BeaOHtr Nursery... 923

Seawanbaka Ghs 926

Shellroad G'b'se Oo. 914

Sheridan W F 928

Sbuttleff J B Jr 913

SlebertCT 917-25

Skabcura Dip Co... 931

Smith II& Bon 926

Smith W4T Co 923

SoltaoO 4 Oo 913

Spy Hill Cunserva-

t Ties 9)7

8tah)Lut H 924

Stearns A X Lorn Oo 933

SteflfensE 930

Stevens 4 Co 931

Stoothott H A 4 Co. . 919
Storrs & Harrison Co 912

Studer N 924

Stumpp 4 Walter Oo 9u8

Stuppe Wm 922

Sutherland G A 928

Tayjor FA 917

Taylor E J 918-23

Tbarp A J 918

Thorburn J M 4 Co. 909
Tobacco Warehous-
ing 4 Trading Oo. 931

TowellJos 918

Traendly 4 Schenck 928
Trowbridge BH.... 922
Van Home Griffen

4 Co 934

Van Valkenburgh
D W 0 924

Vanghan's Seed

Store 908

VlncentRJr48on... 912
Vredenburg 4 Co... 931

Watson P4 Co 910

Watson T R .... 912
Weathered T W Sons. 931

Weber C84t'o 931

Weber H 4 Sons 918

Weeber 4 Don 909

Welch Bros 928

Weniscb A 913

WUilldin Pottery Co 931

Wbitbred A. A 923

Whitton 4 Sons 914

Wietor Bros 918-29

WllliamB J C 923

WittboldGeo 924

Wolf AQ4Bro 933

Wood Bros 923

Woodruff W B 918

WregeO 913

Young J 928

Young TJr 928

Young & Nugent... 929

Zelleru 4 Son 914

ZimgiebelD 913

Index of Advertisements.

PLANTS, SEEDS,
BULBS, FLOVVKRS

Acacia 907

Acalypha 925-36

Achillea 914

Ageratum 914-17

AHium 907-11

Alternanthera 9)4

Alyseum 914-18

Amaryllis 91 1-1 S

Ampelopsis 909

Aquilegia 914

Araucarias 907-09-26

Asparagus. .914-18-23-21
-925-29-36

Asters 910

Astilbe 914-36

Azaleas 9U7-09-11-12

-926
Begonlaa,9I3-14-18-24-26
-936

Biota 926

Bougainvilleas. . . . 914-36

Bouvardie 914

Brtwallia 914-36

Bulbs (not specifical-
ly named) 907-;8-4j9-1O
-936

Caladiums 926

Calceolarias 936

Callas .. ..907-08-09-11
Canterbury Bells... 913

Otrex 926

Carnations. .9.7-11-17-18
-922-23-26-32-36

Caryopteris 914

CeBtlum 936

Cinerarias ..909.14-26-26
-936

Clematis 9„7-09-I2-23

Coleus 914-24

Coreopsis 913-14

Cosmos 910

Crocus 908-09-11

Crotons 923

Cryptomeria 909-26

Cut Flowers . . .927-28-29

Oycas 909-31-36

Cyclamen. . .908-09-14-26
-936

Cyperus 926

Daisies 909-13-14

Delphinium 914

Digitalis 914

Dracsnas 914-18-24

Ede.weis 936

Erica 921-26

Eu'alia 909-14

Euphorbia 936

Ferns. 909-12-13-14-17-24
-926-29-36

FIcus 912-24-26-

Foigloves 913

Freesia . .907-08-09-10-11

Fuchsias 922

Funkia 914

Oaillardia 914

Oalal 929

Genista 924-26

Geraniums.. 907-13-11-24

Geom 914

Grasses 910

Grevillea 914

Heliotrope 914-24

Herbaceous Plant8909-14

HibiBCUs 914-36

Hollyhocks 910-13-14-25

Honeyfcuckles 909-12

Hyacinths.. 907-08-09-11
-936

Hydrangeas 912

Impatiens 914

Iris 914

Ivy 922-26

Lavender 914

Liliums 907-08-09-10-11
-912-36

Lobelia 914

Lychnis 913-14

Lycopodium 914

Manettia 914

Marantas 918

Matricaria 914

Metroslderos 9.7

Mignonette. 909-10-14-22

-924
Mountain Fleece... 91*
Mushroom Spawn 908- 9

-936
Myosotis 909-13-14-24-36
Narcissus. . . 907-08-09-1 1
-936

Orange 914

Orchids 92i

Oinithogalum 9o7

Oxalis 907-11-18

Pnonias... 907-12-18-23
PalmB9 7-08.09.11-12-17

-9i3-2i-26-36
Pansies. . 903-13-14-18- 22

-936

Pelargoniums 926

Peper.mia 913-24-26

Petunias 914

Phlox 909-14

Pinks 914-18-26

Poinsettias . - 923

Primulas 91.9-14-17-18-23

-921-25-26-36

Privet 909-12

Rhododendrons. . . 907-12
Roses. 907-09-1 2- 23-25-26

Rudbeckia 914-24

Seeds (not specifi-
cally named)... 908-10

Selagiuella 924-26

Shrubs (not sped

fically named) . .9.9-12

Silene 914

SmaU Fruits 912-26

Smilai . . . 907-09-17-18-22

-923-29-36

Spirffia 912

Statlce 914

Stocks 919-14

Sweet Peas 909-10

Sweet William-913-14-25
Trees. . . .912-18-25-26-29
Tulips. . .907-08-19-11-36

Vegetables 909-10

Verbenas 91o-14

Vincas 914-23

Violets. .. 913- 14-17-18-23

-924-26-36
Yucca 923

MISCELLANEOUS

Auctions 928-36

Baskets 923

Beard of Trade t31

Boilers . 930-32-33-34-36

Books 909-27-30

Boxes 931

Business Opportuni-
ties 932

Out Flowers, Whole-
sale and commis-
sion Dealers. 925-27-28
-929
Fertilizers . , 924-30-31-36
Florists' Letters.. 930-31
Florists' Supplies .926-27

-928-29-30-01
Flower Pots, Vases,

Tubs etc 928-30-31

Fruit and Flower

Plates 931

Glass 931-52-83-34

Glazing Points.. .926-33
GreenhouseOon-

struction. 934-36

Greenhouse Lumber 932
-933-34-35

Gutters 930

Hail Insurance 931

Hose 930-31-33

Insecticides 908-19-30-31

Mastica 931

Metal Designs 936

Moss 9)2-23-26

Myrtle 926

Nai«elias 936

Newspapers 931

Notices 926

Peat 923

Pipes, Joints and

Valves 932-33

Pumps 931-33

Sale or Bent 9.12

Sash 933-31

Stakes 4 Supports 917-18
-922-26-34

Stationery 932

Tile 92S

Tools, Implements

etc 900-26-31-33

Tying Material .... 931
Ventilators. .930-32-33-34
-936

Wants 932

Wir6De8lgnt927-2e-29 SO

923

The F-lorists' Exchange.

Spring Wire. . .
Black Japanned.

NO. 13 WIRB-2 ft., mis. 00 per 1000 ; 3 ft.,
W6.00 per 1000 ; 4 ft., #7.00 per 1000.

NO. 10 WIRE 2 fl., »6,00 per 1000; X ft.,
S8.00 per 1000 ; 1 ft., SIO.OO per 1000.

NO. 8 WIRK 3 ft., ISIO per 1000: 4 ft.,
S13 per 1000; 5 ft., S15 per 1000.

H. F. LITTLEFIELD, Worcester, Mass

Mention the PlorlBta' Exchange when writing.

CARNATIONS

Field plants, in flae condition, ready now
Prices and varieties on application.

Also 150n or 200T surplus ALCEN'S
DEFIANCE MIGNOKETXE, in 2ii

iuch pots, $3 00 per lOU ; $25.00 per 1000.

JOS. RENARD, Unionville, Chester Ge., Pa.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

CARNATION PLANTS

Alaska, Albertinl, Tidal Wave, Evelina,
Wm. Scott. Genesee, Meteor, Mayor
Plniiree, Flora Hill, $5 per 100. Cerise
Queen, the best new, at $10 00 per 100.
All free from disease. Cash please.

GEO. A. RACKHAM, Detroit, Mich.

880 VAN UTKE AVE.
M^ntlnn the THm^atw' Bxr-hange when writing

SURPLOS CIRNIIIOIIS.

CurnHtions all sold but

500 JUBILEE

Medium to large, clean and healthy, $5.00 a 100.

CASH WITB ORDER.

W. SABRANSKY, - Kenton, Ohio.

Mention the FlorlBtB' Exchange when writing.

CARNATIONS

StroDg, field-grown plants.

SCOTT and McGOWAN, $40.00 per 1000.

H.D. DARLINGTON, Flushing, L.IJ.Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Carnations.

FIELD

GROWN

PLANTS.

A few thouBand nirs. Francis Joost,

Eome at S5*oo and some at S3>oo per 100.

Some st^coQd size Daytireuk at $3.00
per 100.

Some third size Gold NuKs^et at S2.00

per 100.

A few hundred ITncle "Walter, a fine
commercial scarlet worthy uttial, ai 4l7*30
per I'in. nr iSx.oo per dozen.

L,eslle Paul, a variety that if going to
make its mark this winter, Si*50 per dozen ;
I havfi planted a house and there are only a few
left over.

Harriet Bradford is another good new
one at Si. 00 per dozen.

ALBERT M.HERR,Lancaster,Pa.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

FIELD=GROWN

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September Delivery and Later.

We have a very large stock including
O. H. Crane. Macen, Glacier and Mrs.
Jas. Deuu. in >food healthy condition.
Seiifl for Price JA»t,

F. DORNER & SONS CO.,

LA FAYETTE, IND.

FI^LD GROWH CIRNITIONS ftlli\'^^l

Daybreak, Scott. McGowan. llaua, Bridesmaid, Alaska,
riuRree. Albenliil, E. PierBon,

Fir.t size, ^7.00 per 1(10; J6«.0O per 1000.

Second" 5 00 " 4U.0O " ^

S^II> AX. 2>4 Inch pots, if2,5ll per 10(1; f20 00 per UHXl.
If samples are wanted send postage. Cash wUh order
please,

Bi Hi TROWBRIDGE, Trowbridge & Hulnics.
I>loiiul lIoiiiii'N C'oiiBervaloricN,

FISHKILL VILLAGE,

- N. Y.

Sl^^o\^n CARNATIONS

E3Ktra SilroiiK <•■■<! Healltiy.

Daybivak . . . . W 01 per 100

McGo'van 5 00 per in I

Ro^eQoeen .... 5 O'l per 100

Sco(t 6 00 per 100

Sliver Spray .... 6 GO per 100
Cash with Order.

L. MENAND,

Cemetery Ave., ALBANV, B». Y.

CARNATIONS

Ftfld-prown, Al etock. Scott. Ivory, P'lora Hill.
TorMa, AlcGowan and PlerBOQ.

Also a few Harrison's Whl e, Robs QueeD, Gold-
fluch and Morello.

Plants In two sizes Medium, f3 a UK) ; large. $5 a UK)

CHtBB & HUHTEH, Grand Rapids, Micli.
CKRMKTIONIS

STRONG AND HEALXUV

Daybreak, Scott, Flora Hill, $'^iM)
per 100. McGovpan, $3.00 per 100.

Har/lir Ii/i; 'i inch pots, f.'j 00 per 100.
DdlUy ivy Cash with order.

ALEXANDER SCMULTZ,

Phlllipsburg, New Jersey.

Mention th,» FlnrlMtli' Rxchflnre wh..n wnri"^

GaioalioDS [rom Flelil

6000 Flora Hill, 3U00 Daybreak. 1000 Triumph,
fine plants ; Scott, Eldorado, Alaska and Tidai
Wave, good; McGowan, small. Prices on
application.

ISAAC A. PASSmORH,

Route 4. WEST CHESTER. PA.

Mention the Florists' ExchaJige when writing.

SURPLUS STOCK

SOOO FIELD-fiROWN CARNATIONS,

extra strong, buehy plant8. McGowan, $4.25 per 100;
SmjUK per UHK). Forila. Rose Queen, DaybrenK, Scott,
F. Hill, -lubllt'e and Meteor. t4 75 per 100. Red Jacket
and Oneida, $S.0() per IW.

Our very tine, large-flowering etralu of l*ANSY
SEED* as gojd as iLe best, $3.5U per oz Terms, cash

MUUEL BROS., Scranton, Pa.

621 E. MARKET STKEBT.
llenflnn th*» PlorlBtB' Kxchanep when ^xltlm

lO.OOO FIELD-CROWN

CARNATION PLANTS

Flora Hill, Daybreak, I>Ic(*owan,
Scott, Meteor, E. PierMon, Whiip
Cloud, $5 per 100; $40 per 1000.

GEO. H. BENEOICT, Yorkville, N. Y.

Mention th<^ Florlirf' Kiohange when WTltlng.

Field..
Grown

CARNATOINS

Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing. ' Mentloo the Florlata' Exchange when writing

Best New and ....
Standard Varieties

Write for Catalogue and prices.

W. P. PEACOCK, - ATCO, N, J.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

CARNATIONS

BON TON, strong $8.00 to »H 00 por 100.
.JOHN YOUNG and MKS. JAMES UBAN,

86.00 per lUU. SCOTT, $5 00 per Ml.

CASH WITH ORDER.

WILLIAM STUPPE,Hollis,L.I.,N Y.

Mention the FlorlHtit' Kyrhange when writing-

CARNATIONS

PORTIA, McGOWAN, ALASKA, SCOTT,

CARTLEDGE and MRS. FISHER,

$4.00 per 100.

ryCASII WITH ORDF.K.

GEO M. EMMANS, Kewton, N. J.

(Cont-lndcil from pages 894, 895.)

Condition of Crops.

Iowa.

OSKALOOSA. — Our plants are mostly
benched, and look well— little above
other years, McGowan having done
poorest. We expect a full crop of all va-
rieties and will plant one-luilf more than
in former years.

Indiana.

Indianapolis. — Carnations, in spite of
the extreme hot and dry weather, look
very well. The transplanting has been
retarded by waiting for favorable
weather, but most of the growers have
planted and others are beginning. .So
far no serious effects have been noticed
by the change, although the sun is burn-
ing, scorching hot, the temperature in
the shade being several days at '.).s de-
grees. .Vmoiig the varieties that are
doing well in this neighborhood are .Jubi-
lee, White Cloud, Flora Hill, .\Iaska, Ar-
mazindy, Scott, .Mberlini and Evelina,
with some seedlings. White Cloud, Al-
bertini and Armazindy have made won-
derful growth and promise good crops.
.Jubilee also is excellent. — W. I5ertee-

I'RiNCETON. — Carnations have done
well this year. The season has been all
that could he desired, and my plants
have made fine large clumps, clean and
healthy ; no rust can be seen, all varieties
showing a healthy "bloom" on the
foliage. Began housing August !.">, now
all in. and. by using care in the transfer,
no apparent check has been noticed, and
plants had to be staked as soon as
planted. A warm wave has been blow-
ing here for eight days, mercury ranging
from '.17- to 10.") ; still all my plants seem
to be doing well.

.As to varieties, have planted White
Chjud and Mary Wood for white; New
York.piuk: Daybreak, Mrs. Duhme and
liana, light pink ; Iiazzle and Crane, scar-
let. Have no call for yellow or varie-
gated varieties, so do not use them.
Grow only for m.v own use, so have uo
surplus stock to sell. C. A. Shannon.

Andkkso.n. — Field-grown carnations
have done well this Summer. I'lants are
good size. clean and healthy. Weplanted
ft)ur benclies in houses quite earl^', out of
8-inch pots: the.v are now looking well,
though not (juite as large as field-grown
plants housed the forepart of August.
There are others that like earl.v planting.
.Jubileedoeswell lor us; stock all sold out
early: I-'lora Hill same way. Triumph a
good seller and scarce. Daybreak more
plentiful. Mrs. Bradt, a sh.y Summer
grower, but a good bedder. Armazindy
not iilanted as extensively as last year.
Painted Lady and Kvelina in the back-
ground. Albertinl does line. America is
very promising, so is G. H. Crane. Mrs.
W'ood and McGowan are two profitable
whites for us. Suryjlus stock being
cleaned up rapidly. Stuart & Haugh.

Kentucliy.

I.oiiisviLLE.^ — Carnations here are not
as good this year; plants are small.
Only two or three florists have good
plants. Some few report loss of 70 per
cent, with rot. With nie all have done
well; have lost not over .5 percent, with
rot. riaiilH small; no rain; will not
house until next month; weather too
hot and dry. — Jos. Coenen & Co.

Massachusetts.

TEWKsm'RY. — Plants have done well
considering the dry seasons, with the ex-
ception of Eldorado and Glacier; the
former is ver.v rust.v and the latter ver.y
yellow, probably bacteria.— M. A. Dat-

TEN.

Berlin.— I called around at three of
my neighbors and find that their plants

are under size, but generally of good,
healthy appearance. Of the new varie-
ties .\merica has made good growth,
also White Cloud; Bon Ton has done
well, Evelina nothing to boast of. We
have 20,0(10 or more of our own which
are better than the average for the past
two yeais — extra large, fine plants. El-
dorado does not make a very good show-
ing in the field, but always has done well
alter benching. N'ivea has made a fine
growth with us, and has proved to be
the best all the year round white we
have as yet. Scott and Mangold have
also done well. There does not seem to
be a short crop in any of the older varie-
ties.—Sa.miel Wheeler.

KoiHiiALE. — Carnations in field are
full.v up to the average for vigor, etc. We
liad a dry spell a short time ago and
during the time considerable spot or
fairy ring develoiied, mostly on Dana
and New York. We have just begun
housing the plants. In this connection
I would state that the Bon Ton plants
this past season have averaged 29 first-
class blooms per plant with us by a care-
fully kept record. We shall grow this
season the following kinds: Bon Ton,
Crane, Gomez, Maceo, Bradt, White
Cloud, Dana and McGowan. — F. A.
Blake.

Missouri.

Pleasa.nt Hill.— stock is very good.
Plants in the field and hou.ses both look
well. Daybreak, Scott, Flora Hill and
Triumph "have made the best growth,
and Mary Wood has been the most back-
ward. .\ll whites seem to be rather
scarce, while there is an oversupply of red
varieties.— Geo. M. Kellogg.

7000 FIELD-GROWN

CARNATIONS

As sood as the best. Ready Sept. 1.

S. LITTLEFIELD, N. Abington, Mass.

Mention the Florists' Exchang* when writing.

CARNATIONS

SCOTT, McGO'WAI**,
HILI^, PORTIA.

Strong bushy plants, $5 per lOO.

J. S. H.NDTE, Box 42, Calla, Ohio.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

Fiein-firowii GaiDaiioii!!

Extra strong, raised to sell and not what Is left
after selecting the best for planting.

SCOTT, . - • je.OOperlOO.

DAVBRKAK, - 7.00 "

BON TON,

B.OO

H. F. LITTLEFIELD, Worcester, Mass.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

CARNATIONS

Daybreak, Scott, Genesee.

strong. Bushy Plants, $.5.00 per 100.
CASH with order.

GEO. E FANCOURT, Wilkes-Barre, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

FROM
FIELD

CARNATIONS

Scotland McGowan, etroni' plan's, Istsize,
$4.00 per 100 ; $36 00 per 10(0. l!oD Ton, Joost,
Flora Hill, etc., $7.00 per 100.

STRICTLY CASH PRICES.

E. FRYER, Berriman St. & New Lots Ave.,

BROOKLYN, N. Y.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

CARNATIONvS

8000 SCOTT, fine plants in good, heahhj
condition, $4.60 per 10(1; $40.00 per ino'.
1000 McGOWAN, $4.00 per 100; $3.').00 per 1000.
jt^.'^pt'Clal dlacoanls on large orders

J. H. LEWIS, - - Spring Valley, N. Y.

ROCKLAND COUNTV.
Mention the Florlate' Exchange when writing.

September 16, 1899.

Thb F-LORISTS' Exchpcnge.

923

Ohio.

Cincinnati. — The appearance of the
crops in the field is very good— a short
bushy growtli and plants very free from
disease. It is too early to say mnch
about tlie housed stock, as the growers
are hfting this weeli in our neighbor-
hood. .\merica and Crane of the new
varieties are very large; Flora Hill, Eve-
lina, Portia, Daybreak and .Scott have
made the best growth; .Jubilee, White
Cloud and .McGovvan not so good. Ar-
mazindy, Eldorado and Hellen Keller
should have been classed with the best
growers. Flora Hill, Scott, Daybreak
and I'ortia will l)e our heavy croppers.—

WM. Ml.'KPUY.

Cleveland. — Carnations look generall.v
fair with me, although they seem smaller
with most growers than they did last
year. Flora Hill is noticeably larger and
stronger than other sorts; White Cloud,
Psyche and Painted Lady are good;
Daybreak and Victor are not up to the
mark of last year; Jubilee looks best in
red. There are not many planted in the
houses yet, on account of the very dry
season, and most of the florists around
here are anxiously waiting for rain.

H. A. Haht.

Bryn Mawii. — Those carnations
planted early have uniformly done well.
Where any delay caused the planting to
be neglected in the early part of .May, the
plants in the field liave shown a disposi-
tion to stand still and make a poor
growth, the early part of the season be-
ing extremely dry. From the latter part
of July, and up to the present, tliere has
been considerable rain, and the growth
has been satisfactory. Those that have
been transferred from the field to the
houses are doing well, and I never e.x-
perienced less difficulty in getting them
to start off nicely, in consequence, no
doubt, of the present condition of the
roots, which appear much better than in
years where the conditions differed from
tlie present, and the dry season occurred
in August and later. J see very little dif-
ference in the varieties grown by myself
and others, as far asgrowthisconcerned,
up to this time, with the exception of
Scott, which is small wherever seen.
Flora Hill, Victor, Triumpli, Daybreak,
Pingree and liradt have all done well,
and will produce an early crop of Howers.
Our scarlet seedling, Itosemout, is re-
maikably fine, the plants being well set
with buds: some flowers have been cut
already. I have 2,000 planted, and, as
soon as we finish our new 2,")X 100 house,
we will paint it red with Rosemont also.
John J. Co.vnellv.

Sharon. — Nearly all the varieties have
done well in the field with us this year.
Stem rot not nearly so bad as last year.
I don't believe 1 lost over 2 per cent.
Some of my neighbors have not been so
fortunate. McUowan, .Scott, Daybreak,
Flora Hill, 1 riumph. Mayor Pingree,
Eldorado, Gold .Nugget, Joost, White
Cloud, .Storm King, <jen. Maceo, (}. H.
Crane, America, .Meilia, .\rgyle, .Mrs. Jas.
Dean, New York, Mrs. liradt, Incle
Walter, Evelina and Helen Keller have
all made A .\o. 1 plants. John Young,
Gov. Griggs, and some of the other st>rts,
have not made such large plants, but,
taken all in ail, we have the best plants
we ever housed. We have had little rain
for two months, but find the plants re-
cover very rjuickly, and those planted tire
looking fine. Everybody is busy plant-
ing. 1 have one house to plant yet,
20x150, but will not do so before the
201 li. The prospect for good carnations
and full crops this Winter, are very
blight.

E. McConnell expects to exhibit his
pink seedling Brilliant at Buffalo next
I'ebruary 7. John Muuchie.

American Dahlia Society.

The fifth annual meeting and exhibi-
tion of the American Dahlia .Society will
lie held in the convention hall of the ex-
hibition buildings of the .National Export
Exposition of 1800, in Philadeli)hia, the
week commencing September 2.">. Tiie
meetings will be held Tuesday, Wediien-
day and Thursday, September 20, 27
and 28. The members of the .\nierican
Dalilta. .Societ.v will be admitted fre4' <jf
charge to llje exposition in attendance
at all the sessions. An invitation is here-
by extended to all dahlia growers to be
present.

Amos M. Peacock, See'y.

The Old Palm Trick Ag:ain.

This time reported froniLewiston.Me.,
with Mr. Ernest Saunders, of 578 Main
street, the victim. For the benefit of the
unwary we summarize the methods em-
ployed in the present instance. The
swindler explained to Mr. Saunders that
he was a resident of Lewiston and lived
on College street; his folks expected com-
pany and wanted some palms for deco-
rative purposes. Tlie man ordered that
the palms, eighteen in number, be sent to
the house of Mr. Pettingill, on College
street, and Saunders' delivery cart carried
them there. In the meantime the man
had been to the Pettingill house and had
asked permission to leave some palmson
the piazza for a little while, saying that
he was selling them in that vicinity.
This permission was readily granted.
The palms arrived, and the man hustled
around the vicinity and disposed of tlie
property at what prices he could handil.v
get. Mr. Saunders says that the value
of the palms to him was about $50. The
stranger probably realized half that sum
from their sale and promptly disap-
peared.

This swindler is evidently working the
Eastern States and should be caught.

The date of the dahlia exhiliition at
Springfield, Mass., the first fif its kind in
tliat city, has been postponed till .Sep-
tember 19 and 20. Several first-class
growers have entered, and a lively com-
petition is expected.

So It Is.

The temple of commerce is supported
by columns of advertising. — liadlord He-
view.

MANETTI STOCKS

(FOR FALL DELIVERY.)

EoBllah or French, eepeclally prepared for grafting,
price per 1000, 10,01X1 or 100,000 on application.

HARRY A. BUNYARD, 42w.28thSi..N.Y.cit,

Mention th* FloHirtii' Rxr^baneo wh^r* w-ntlriB

HEADQUARTERS FOR

HARDY ROSES

We are now hookinsr orders for Roaps in
large lot« at Reduced Prices. Write
for particulars.

W. i T. SMITH CO., Geneva, N. Y.

Mention thp Flnrlsts' Exchange when writing.

ROSES

IJrlde, Bridf'smaHl. Perle, Wootton,

Mine, rhatenay,

3 and 4 inch pots, $4-.00 per 100.

The above are all Kood stroriff clean
stuck tit for immediate planting-.

EVENDEN BROS., - Williamspoii, Pa.

Mention the Florlaf Eichange when writing

Finest Forcing Roses ^^-BH-i.

BKIDE $2.50 $4.00

AlsoSoiipert, Hermoea. DeGraw, Krugerand
a full line of roses from 2H-lnrh poto, at low
prices. Send for prices. Cash with Order.

SMI LAX Fine young plantB. 112.00 per 1000

THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0.

Mention th» FlorlatH' B^^ch«.^gg when wr«tln».

■ ROBT. CRAIQ & SON, S

i gOSES, PBLIIIS, GBOTONS, s

■ ...CARNATIONS.. S

■ and Noveltlei In Decorative PUnti, ■

2 Market and 49th Stt., PHILADELPHIA, PA. !

Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing.

IF YOtI NEED ROSES

Send us year list for prices.

THEC.A.REESERCO.

URBANA, OHIO,
'Wniolesale Rose Groovers.

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lOO BRIDES,
ISO MERMETS,

SO PERI.E8,
2SO LA FRANCE

I2S COBiTIERS,
ISO <9IAIDS

4-lllCll Good
Plants,

$4.00

Per 100

300 Vincns. 3 In , 3-1 leads 3 feet Iodr. »4 01) per iri).

300 l.alnuias, 2 In.. 1 year. 3-4 leaves. »3.UII per 110.

CASH WITH ORDER.

A. A. WHITBRED, - ALTOONA, PA.

Mention the Fli^rlst?' Exchange when writing.

ROSE STOCK.

500 BRIDES, 500 'MAIDS, from
3y^ and 4 inch pots, fine stocky

plants

$4.00 per lOO; $40 per lOOO.

EDW. J. TAYLOR,

Southport, Conn.

LOOK

E.vtra line Rose
Plants 3J_, and 4
inch pots, $4,00 per
^^^^— ^^^^^^ hundred.

HPPF f BrideTnd
1 ll-wlVL^. Bridesmaid

First Class Carnation Plants,

Daybreak, .Vlhertini H. Keller, ."(tS.OO

per too, $45 per lOOO.
McGowan, $4.50 per 100. $40 per

lOOO.

Smilax Plants,

:J in pots, $2.50 per 100.

JAIV1ES^T~BEACH,

776 Park Avenue, - - Bridgeport, Conn.

Menil.,n rho l^'iMt-i-, R'K'-hnr,,-. ,.'..-- 't-r-rirv

CARNATIONS

HEALTHY

STRONG.

FItLO-

GROWN

Flornllill Jubilee Ariiinzindy

Ked.lnrket tjiold Nuggel Bon Ton

Ist size, $8,011 per lUO: »-0.no pur 1000.

2(1 ■• 6.00 •■ SO.IV

Dnylu'eak .lolin Young New York

ThoH. Cnrtledge II. d'<lr Aleteol-

Ist size, $7.00 per 100; JiiO.OO per 1000.
IM " 5.(KI " 45.00

<'. A. Ilnun Jnlin*ii Scni'let Alaska
AlcUowan Win. Scott Portia

iBt Size, $i;.oo per 100 ; tso.oo per 1000.
2d size, t4.00 per 100.

ROSES.

Souv. du Cnriiot iSouv. <le Woof ion

nieteor K. A. Victoriii

From 3 Inch pots, $8.00 per 100.

Cntliei'ine I>leritiet PuclieNs of Albaur
NiphcloM S"Mi»-ei

The Iti'jfle BrideHiiinld

liou Sileiie l^a Frnnce

I'erle deu Jnrdiiiti I'npa Goiilier

From 3 Inch pots, $7.00 per 100 ; $60.00 per 1000.

s ivE X 31a ..^ :x: .

strong plants, from li^ 'n- pote. $2.50 a 100 ; $20.00 a lOOl'.
NEW TRADE LIST ON APPLICATON.

WOOD BROS., Fishklll, N. Y.

Mention the Flor,«tJ' Excliange when writing.

A /VlPDir* A \I RF7 A I ITX/ Bridesmaid. Perlc. Bride, .Sunset, Meteor,
rAl'ldXl^^l ' DCr\U I I Morgan, Testout, Mermet, La France, Nl|ihe-

tos, Kalserln, 3, S^ and 4 incb.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, all sizes. SMILAX. FIELO-
GROWN CARNATIONS. MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS.

A. S. MAG BEAN, Lakewood, N. J.

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FIRST QUALITY FORCING ROSES

Perfectly tiealtliy and {j^ro-wn especially for late plautiuK.

Only selected growth from flowering shoota used In propagating.

SUNSET. SAFRANO. PRES. CARNOT. KAISERIN. DIETEOK.

■AIAIO. WOOTTON. PERLE. BIIVIE. IIOSTE,

3 Inch pots, 83. OU per 110. 4 Inch pots, V8.00 per 100.

Mention this paper. J. 1" DILLON, Bloomsburg:, Pa.

CHINESE PRIMROSES

Heady lor 4 inch pots, per 100, $2.50.

OBCONI C AS per ICO, $2..VI

BABV PRIMROSES " A HI)

P01N8EXX1A8 iu4 1n. pi)l8. " 10 00
AM Fine Plants. Cash with Order.

M. & S. DYSINGER, Albion, Mich.

Mention the FlorlBtH' Exchange when writing

LAGER & UURRELL,

Growers and ^\ r% ^\ ^M | f^ ^
Importers of ^ l\ ^ rl I 1^ O

Just arrlvt'd in fine (.oiidiLloii a fresh shipm^-nt of
Cnttli'ya Ijubinln ami ('. SprdoHiNHinia* alho
a limited quantity of V* (■uskelliana.

Cherry Wood Baskets. Freih Moss and Peat

C„rre.pond,noe^^_^ SUMMIT, N. J.

Mention th* FlrtH**"' WTChnne^ wh»T» ■^i^Hn*

MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS

Potted plants, clean and healthy in every particular,
$5 00 per 100. Cash with order.

WM. J.CHINNICK, Trenton, N.J.

Mention the F^orlntB' Exchange when wrltlnir.

FARQUHAR VIOLETS

Large fleld plants, strong and healthy. $6.00 per 100.
Strong pl-inc8, from 'ii^ inch pots, t'A <*u per lOO.

CASU WITH OBIlKR.

X. F. 0*BRIC:n, Rosllndale, Mass.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

HlflLETS jfly SPECIIlLTy!

Only .1 few hundred of Marie Louise left. From 2!^
Inch pots, at *a.lK) per lOO ; Lady Hume Cnmpbell, from
■^ Inch pots. $2.50 per HHJ ; Princess de Galles, irom flats,
Btning rooted plants, $18.0U per UKW. All good plants.

TARRA(;ON, largeclumps. 75c per doz.; $5.00
per 100. i;a9b with order, olease. Not C. O. D,

SEULIFF NURSERY, S8aGliff,L. I., N.r.

FU. liOULON. Pkop.
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VIOLETS-MARIE LOUISE

Fine healthy pliints, Irom 3?^ and 4 inch
pots, $4 (JO and $6.l)U per 10 '.

YUCCA PLANTS-

3 and 4 years old, heavy, $3.0(J per doz., $20.00
per lut).

J. C. WILLIAMS.
140 HARRI ON AVE. MONTCLAIR, N. J.

Mention the Plorlsta' Exchange when writing.

VI

LADV CAMPBELI..

Fine, strong, clean, Held-grown plants, pood
clumps, lots of roots, ready for immtdiate
shipment, $5.(0 per 100. Cash with order.

Wr* VDADCD ^» TICEMON'T NT .

■ Ui KnADCIIi NEW BKUFOKU. .>1A!»9.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

■ A few thousanil good plants ■

5 left at $l.r,0 per 100. ■

■ tLB:RT M. HERR, Lancister. Pa. ■

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CMII AY strong, one year plants, 2H and
OlnlLMA 3 in., $2.50 per 100; $2li.0u per

1000. Choice, well ripened seed, 25c. per 02.;

$4 00 per lb.

PI CMATIQ In fine assortment for Fall.
uLCITlMliO Write tor prices.

D/CnMICC •''"'' l'"" planting, fine stock
r AtU II i t O and assortment, $10.00 per 100;
$90.00 per 1000.

F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, III.

IwfAntlf^n tho W\rtr\ittm' TCxr-liflnr* wVn»n writing

♦♦♦»♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»»♦♦•♦♦♦♦»•»

^SMILAX

4000 3 inch pots, $2.50 per 100.
Strong, healthy plants.

X ASA. L. BROWN, t

t Davis Avenue, KEARNEY, N.J. •

L(Near Newark.) ♦

♦♦♦♦♦»♦»»♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

924

The F=i-orists' Exchkngo.

Dracaena Indivisa

Extra fine pot-grown plants, 5-ineh pots,

$3.00 per doz. ; $20.00 per 100.
■1-inch pots, $1.80 per doz. ; $12.00 per 100.

GOLDBING BBDS., Slingerlands.N.Y.

W| J -rS Finest of Htnck

DUSlUll rvrnS* Speontlpnceson
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ laixer plants.
^^^^"^"^^■^^^^^^^^^ Mine are in
(?reat demand, as you are sure of getting your
money's worth, both in qualit.v and size.

Only a limited number of the larger plants
left. t^-CASH WITH OKDER.

D. W. C. VAN VALKENBURGH,

1440 60th St., Borough Park. Brooklyn, N. Y.
Mention the FlorlBta' ExeDai.fc-- when writing.

BEGONIA REX IVoVU'ri'dS:''""' "»"•

DrnnmiC ^'le, 3 id.. 20 vara., |i3 per 100. Rooted
OLUUHIAO cuttlngsof aame, byiuall, $t.50 per 100

UmtU INDiVlSA 'ATr-m.""""-"'^"'

GEN 1ST A , 4 Incb, »6.00 per 100.
MIGNONETTE, Allen's Defiance and Machet, 2 In.,

$2.00 per 100.
MYOSOTIS, 4 Tarlelles, 2 Inch. 12,00 per 100.
RUDBECKIA, Golden Glow, «3.00 per 100.
Heliotrope, rooted cuttings, 15 vars, |100 per 100.
Ivy Geraniums, " 12 " fl.SOperlOO.

Cash with Order, Please.

GEORGE J. HUGHES, Berlin, N. J.

ttentlon the norl»f' Richange when writing

STUDER'S

Wholesale list of

Over IOC Varieties of
Decorative and ^^
Ornamental Plants

and general iu and outdoor stoci; will
appear in the extra edition of the Florists'
Exchange, Sept. 30, next. Watch for it.

Anacostia, D. C. N. STUDER.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

Erica Willmoreana

5 inch pots, fine bushy plants, $4 .00
perdoz. 4 inch pots, $2.00 per doz.

CARNATIONS ALL SOLD.

CHAS. LEHKEB, Freeport,L.I.,N.Y.
TilF BOSTON FERN

Very Fine Specltuen Plants.

Cu^ from bench for 7, 8 and 10 inch pota, at
5Uc , 7.5c., $1 and $1 5'1 each, spread 4 to 6 ft.
Smaller plants for 5 and 6 in. pots, at 20c. and
2.JC. each.

Now is the time to order and pot up. Cash
with order, or satisfactory references.

L. H. FOSTER,
45 King: St., Dorctiester, Mass.

|ARGE PALMS. .7

and SPECIMEN PLANTS

For sale at half value ; or will exchange for

Bioomli'iK Roses or Carnations.

H. W. HALES, Ridgewood, N.J.

FERNS.

Id fine assortment, from 2Vj inch pots,
SSOOperlOO; $27.00 per 1000.

I». C. AI.BO I,ir«E».TA, from 314 inch
pots, »3.50 per 100.

GHAS.T. DARLING, Stony Brook,L.I.,N.r.

LOOK!

FOR A I
STOCK.

1000 Selaifinella. 3 in. pot, fine. $5 a 100.
5000 Pterls Adiantoides, choice 2<2

iTK-h put. $3 lU per lO'i.
500 Maideii Hair Ferns, 2>r inch, $3.00

per lUU.

J. N. CHAMPION a CO., New Haven, Conn.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

SEND FOR OUR PRICE LIST OF

PALMS *ND FERNS

We now have a flue lot of Kentias, Latanlas, Asparagus,
Araucarias, Nephrolepis Bostoniensis, Etc.

CYCAS REVOLUTA, from 75 ets. to |15.00 each, in any quantity.
PINE NEEDLE SOIL, a fine soil for Palms and Ferns, $1.50 per bbl.

PALMS.

size
Pot.

Height
Inclies.

[Character
Leaves.

PR

Each.

ICE

Doz.

LATANIA BORBONICA . .

2 inch,

3 "

$0 .50
1 50

.1

5 "

16-20

5-8

$0 50

5 00

" "

0 "

l«-20

5-7

75

9 00

" "

7 "

20-24

6-8

1 00

12 00

" "

9 "

2 50

30 00

COCOS 'WEDDELIANA . .

3 "

14-18

4-6

25

2 00

KENXIA BELMOREANA .

3 "

5-7

3-4

2 00

"

3 "

8-10

4-5

25

3 00

"

5 "

18-20

5-6

75

7 20

" "

5 "

18-20

6-7

1 00

12 00

" "

6 "

20-25

5-7

1 50

18 00

"

7 "

34-38

6-7

2 50

30 00

KENXIA FORSXERIANA

5 "

20-24

4-6

75

9 00

.. .>

5 "

•25-28

4-6

1 00

12 00

" "

U "

26-30

6-8

1 50

18 00

" "

7 "

36-40

5-6

2 50

30 00

PHCENIX RECLIXAXA . .

. 5 "

14-16

5-8

50

5 00

"

. 0 "

16-18

7-10

75

9 00

MICELl

.ANEOUS.

PANDANITS VXILIS . .

. 3 inch,

1 50

" " ....

. 4 "

12-14

3 00

" "

2 "

14-16

5 00

PEPEROnilA ARCVREA .

. 2 "
. 3 ••
. 4 '■

75

1 25

2 00

DRACSNA XERmiNALIS

. 4 "

3 00

PRAORANS .

. 4 "

8-10

3 00

"

. 5 ••

10-12

50

5 00

" "

. 6 "

14-16

75

9 00

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSA, 2 in. pots, if4.00 per 100 ; 3 in. pots, |8.00 per 100.
ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 2 in. pots, $4,00 per 100.
FICUS ECASXICA, 4 in. pots, $3.00 per doz.; 6 in. pots, $9.00 per doz ;
7 in. pots, $12,00 per 100.

GEORGE WITTBOLD, mi n halsey st , CHICAGO, ILL

Memtion th« Florists' Kwchano whwi wrlUns.

Providence.

Tile Market Reviving.

While trade is not so much better
than it has been still it is now beginning
to look up a bit. People are gettins
home for the Winter and are inquiring for
decorative plants. Several of tlie down-
town stores are well stocked up with
Ijaluis, ferns, rubbers, etc., and the
dealers now predict an unusually brisk
Fall trade. Asters continue to be quite
plentiful, especially white; in fact, it is
the only white flower iu use, carnations
being ver.v scarce just at this season.
Nearly all the plants are about housed
in this vicinity and are in good shape.
Roses of fair quality are in good suppl.v
and demand. Violets are being called for
hut it will be some weeks before the.v will
be in the market in quantity ; they are in
good condition and are coming alons till
right, so the growers say. Chr.ysanthe-
inums, in the several places, and there
are many thousands grown this year,
look promising.

Jottings and Personals,

Two lots of palms recently received
here by boat from Philadelphia were
badly eaten by rats, man.v valuable
plants being totally destroyed.

Eugene McCarron has been busy over-
hauling his houses, putting in new
heiK'hes, etc.: he reports good business.

.James B. Canning has completed his
new ijalm house; it adds greatly to the
appearance of his place.

.John .Johnston, of .Johnston Bros., has
returned from his annual trip to Maine
looking the picture of health.

Peter Byrnes, in.inager of the Homo-
ft-anset j;Teenli<niscs, reports good busi-
ness at XarraKaneet Pier this .vear.

The members of the Association of New
Eufi'land Park Superintendents, held their
second annual meeting here, and were
entertained b.v Superintendent Fitts at
Roger Williams Piirk, where dinner was
served. The following officers were elect-
ed for the ensuing year: President, John
A. Pettigrew, of Boston; Vice-President,
W. H. Richardson, of Concord: Secretary,
(i. A. Parker, of Hartford, and Treasurer,
John A. Hemmingwa.v. of Worcester.

l-'iirquhar Macrae, William E. Chappell
and William .-Vppieton were judges at the
Horticultural Kxhibition held here this
week. Wm. Hill received first premium
for asters and first for collection of ferns:
H. F. Hurt, of Taunton, receiving first
premium for best display of dahlias, all
classes. The dahlias were most artisti-
cally arranged on a table and attracted
a ureat ileal of attention.

Alex. Miller, of Pawtucket, h.as pur-
chased the store known as the New York
Florist, on Weybosset street, from Alfred
McCo.vd. for several .vears proprietor of
the establishment. Mr. Miller has the
best wishes of the trade in hie new effort.

Thonnas Keller, formerl.v employed by
S. J. Renter, of Westerly, is now foreman
at Mrs. P. F. Conley's place, Updike
street.

Z. R. Corp, an old-time florist in this
citv, has given up business.

Geo. Pierce, ISdgewood greenhouses,
who removed to New Hampshire abcmt
a year ago, was in town for a few days
this week.

It is understood that W. B. Hazard
and John Wood Avill enter into partner-
ship and open a store on Westminster
street in tlie near future. Mr. Wood was
formerlv partner with F. A. Fairbrother.

A. M.

VIOLETS.

MARIE LOUISE iSilPhV^e??-'

grown Plants. No. 1, 94 per 10U. S3-'i P r
1000. No. >i. $3 per lUO. ^'Z.% per lOOO.
^HiiipleHent for lOc. C'Hsh with ordf'rs.
(No chpcks.) J. C C-reniH. <>nf>ldn, N. Y,

PRIMROSES

From 2% in. pots; very choicest seed,
at |2.00 per 100.

Coleus rooted cuttings, at 50c. per 100.
Cash with order.

MRS, IVI, CAVANAUGH, IONIA, N. Y.

CHINESE PRIMROSES

In 2)4 Inch paper pots, $2 25 per 100;
out of 2 Inch pots, $1.50 per 100.

PANSY PLANTS

Raised from the best seel. pood, licnlthy stock.
30 ctB per lUO ; $2 50 per liXKl. Cnsli Willi order.

H. STAHLHUT, Brooklyn, N. Y.

N. E. Cor. New Lots Road and Shepherd Ave.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Indianapolis.

The demand for Summer cut blooms
has kept up very good. We mnst have
better roses and carnations for the Sum-
mer season. All flowers have sold well,
asters especially. Gladiolus and outdoor
stock is suffering seriousl.v from the ex-
tremely dry weather.

The Bertermann Floral Co. have nearly
finished their improvements of two splen-
did houses, and one violet house, also
arrangement of boilers and a brick chim-
ne.v. Their store also will be newly
painted and put in shape tor the coming
season.

Wiegand & Son are finishing their re-
building of houses and will also put
everything in tip-top shape for the
Winter.

John Heidenreich made several very
good improvements.

Alfred Pabud rebuilt two houses, other-
wise not much building or alteration
was made around here. The material
advance in all supplies has lielped to
make many careful in making improve-
ments.

Chrysanthemums are looking very fine
in the different greenhouses and there
seems to be more grown than ever.
However, very few, in pots, are grown;
no laryc j)l;ints at all.

No chiysantiiemum show will beheld
this year, consequently no large plants
will "be needed. The State Fair this
month, as usual, will see some lively
competition. W. B.

Ottawa.

Jack Frost has been rapping at the
door the last few mornings. Pays have
been bright and warm; stock looks
good. The cut of roses becins to be a
feature in the morning make-up. Busi-
ness quiet, giving the store man a little
time to polish up generallv for the re-
ception of the Horticultural .Societ.y. At
the greenhouses all are giving the final
totich to the plants for exhibition at the
Fair, which will open on Tuesday, and
continue two weeiis. There are some
good specimens round the city. Scrim
has a batch of cyclamen in good fiower
and fine plants. He has at last received
his glass for his lOOx^,"! feet violet house.
It is not the price alone that bothers us
in Canada, but the getting it at any
price. Even now he has to make up his
house with several sizes, such as 18x16,
ISxl.'-j, l,Sxl4. Hurry up, S. A. F.,
and bu.v .your glass factor.v. Perhaps
you will have a little surplus for this
side.

Before seeing tills most members will
have started tor the convention. If there
are any still undecided, come along, and
hear Mr. Dale on Building Greenhouses
and J. C. Scrim try to introduce a family
relationship between wholei-aler and re-
tailer to the exclusion of the department
store man. E.

St. Louis.

The weather continued very hot up to
September ,8; this hurt business of ail
kinds, especially the cut-flower trade;
since then a cool spell has set in and a
very perceptible increase has developed,
in tact there is at present a short supply
on hand: not enough good stock to
supply the demand. Stock, of course,
owing to the hot weather, is of very
poor quality. Large funeral orders
helped out thesaiesamong the wholesale
men, prominent of which was that of
Wm.C. Pape, wlio was assasinated at
his doorstep by a party named Henry
Fre.v, who immediatel.v afterward com-
mitted suicide by shooting himself.

C. C. S.

Trenton, N. J.

On Wednesday, October 4, the land,
greenhouses, dwelling and outbuildings,
at Cum mings avenue and Chestnut street,
formerly occupied by George Sorter, will
be sold at public auction by C. L. Patter-
son, auctioneer.

Daniel B. Long to the Front.

We have been favored by that energetic
worker, D. B. Long, of Buffalo, with ad-
vance sheets of a new work now being
iniblished, entitled " Floral Designing
from Photographs." The book willcon-
tain To select subjects from Long's flo-
rists' pliotographs, and can be bought
for .'$2. .50, a much lower price, we under-
stanil, tlian tlie cost of an equal number
of plint<i.m-aphs. Better send for a sam-
ple sheit so you may tor yourself judge
of its value.

September 16, 1899.

The Florists* Exchpcngb.

925

Reader, thia Is your coIunHi. Let us know
what you are doing. It will keep your name
before your fellow-craftsmen and interest
many.

Ogontz, Pa — Chrislian Haenni is huildiug a
io-loot greeoiiouse.

Pioe Bush, N. Y — D, Honakeris now witb
Mrs. Flora T. Howell.

Virginia, Hi — Andrew Reither is complet-
ing some large bouses here.

Milford, Mass.— C H.Metcalf is completing
a now greenhouse, 220x4U feet.

RIverton, N. J — Walter Mott bas arrived
home after a very succensf ul trip.

Drcorah, la.— In a recent haii storm here
Simmond's bad lUO llgbis of glass broken.

Butland, vt — The Miles greenhouses on
Cburcn street are to be completely rebuilt.

Northampton, Mass.— H. W. Fields will sell
at retail, having rented a store in Cbase'o
Block.

Riverside, N. Y.— Alex. Robertson will have
charge of the Chas. Weinman establishment
trom now on.

Plain City, O.-T. H. Roland bas completed
the erection of two new greenhouses, respec-
tively 16i60 and 16x43.

Llboala, Pa.— Geo. W. Park, florist and
publisher, la sojourning at Hot Bprings, Ark.,
for the benefit of bis health.

on city. Pa — M.T. McConnell, of Sharon,
■ u'l"?'^ """^"Pyihg the position of manager
in i*. S. Ingham's establishment here.

Wllmlngtoa, O.— The assignee of the Clin-
ton i-loral Co. has Bled an inventory of that
company's debts and liabilities in the Probate
Court.

The Paterson Florists' Club at its last meet-
ing elected James A. Van Vorhees. president;
John Condie, secretary, and Mrs. Kerberg
treasurer.

Waterloo, N. Y.— Mr. Edney Smith, TO years
of age, met with a painful accident lately
through a fall off the steps of the back porch
of his houde.

Utica, N. Y.-James E. Bigelow & Son, of
this city, with greenhouses at 378 Sunset
avenue, have opened a retail store at 8
Columbia street.

Jersey City, N. J.—Frank Kerpen is in
possession of the greenhouses foimerly occu-
pied by Newkirk & f itts. He intends to grow
cut flowers and bedding plants.

Plalnfleld, N. J.-Mrs. E. V. Denton, of
Washington avenue, has opened her new store
in the Stillman Building. She is also planning
to give a reception September 33.

Geneva, N. Y.— C. P. Close, assistant horti-
culturist at the Experiment otation, has t^een
elected to the position of horticulturist and
botanist in the Agricultural College of Utah,
located at Logan, in that State.

Chester, Pa — Mr. Hairy Mattaon, of Chester
Heights, has just completed a grtenhouse,
100x23. a mushioora house, 100x8, and a pack-
ing shed, 18x24. An engine will force water
from a near-by spring.

Herbert Shaw has taken charge of his new
greenhouses at the corner of Thirteenth and
Providence avenue. They are tltted up in
sp.endid shape generally. Kecently he in-
• stalled a hot-water system and bunt a sub-
stantial addition.

Firms Who Are Building.

Kl.miha, N. Y.— K. M. & H. N. Hoffman
are rebuilding two houses.

Bridgeport, W, Va.— The Ried Nursery
is erecting- a packing house and storage
cellar.

Gainesville, Ga.— J. E. Jackson is
erecting two houses 100x10 feet each, to
be heated with hot water.

Natick, R. I. — A greenhouse is to be
constructed on the grounds of St. Joseph
Church by the rector, Rev. Fr. Lehaue.

Carthage, Mo.— Perry Finn is adding
a house to his range, size 70x26, the
major portion of which will be devoted
to roses.

Chas. Schafer, also of Woodside, has
erected a greenhouRelSx25feet, intended
for hybrid roses. The house is heated by
a Weathered sectional boiler.

Ed. C. Matthes, of Anderson avenue,
same town, has eiected six new green-
houses, one 15x85 and the others 11x85,
in which he intends to grow carnations.

DoBBs Ferry, N. Y.— Claude Wilson is
erecting a new greenhouse on his prop-
erty on Chestnut street. Robert Mc Bride
has the contract for the inason work and
Lord ife Burnham the contract for the
glass and frame work.

Babylon, N. Y.— The three greenhouses
of Geo. W. Ke.Tser are now completed,
they are each 150x20 feet and are heated
by a Hitchings sectional tubular hot-
water boiler; 2-inch pipe was used. The
structural material was also furnished
by Hitchings & Co. Mr. Keyser was
formerly with T. B. Hyatt & Son, at
Winfleld.

Woodside, N. T. — Victor S. Dorval ha^
just completed a boiler pit, 7 feet below
the surface of the ground; it is 16 feet
square. The pit is built on concrete with
eiile walls 15 inches thick and floor IS
inches thick. The floor is two feet below
water and perfectly dry. There are three
No. 16 Hitchings boilers in the pit. The
builder was Jos. Hasterider, of Fulton
street, Jamaica, L.. I.

New Vork, — An iuipurtaut meeting
will be held at the alleys Alonda.v eveu-
ing, September 18, at 7 P. M. All mem-
bers are urgently requested to attend, as
ofhcers for the coming season are to be
elected. Monday last the following
scores were made:

13 3 4

Koehrs 138 lb7 115 149

Burns 153 IIB 170 lb3

Schultbeis 106 162 162 136

Barry 117 113 133

Bunyard 117 136 88 93

O'Mara 119 105 160 140

Traendly 135 106 137 H;B

Butterfleld 161 107 93 111

Lang 188 130

Donlan 115 91

Platbush. N. Y.— At the alleys Thurs-
day evening, September li, the follow-
ing scores were made;

12 3

P. Kiley 163 191 16ii

E. Uailledouze 154 130 138

L.Schmutz 166 120 118

C Wuerner 129 168 137

Papa Zeller 96 88 126

H. Dailledouze 137 136 89

J.Kiynor 133 134 1211

P. Uailledouze 160 138 117

C. Wocker 112 114 148

S. S. Butterfleld 116 87 120

The Late Tournament. — A veriflca-
tion of the oflicial scores has satisfac-
torily proved that Geo. Asmus, of the
Chicago team, made 166 points, and not
164, points iu the third game. Likewise

F. Stollery's score should be 151, and nut
157, as was generally accepted at the
time. These corrections, reducing Chi-
cago's total by four points, made the tie
with the Buffalo team, which, rolled oft,
resulted in placing Buffalo in third place
and Chicago fourth.

National Florists' Bowlings Ass'n. —
A form of governmental rules, such as
those adopted by the American Bowling
CciiigresH, but suited to the annual toui--
naiiicnts of the association as to number
of men on team, regulation of prizes, etc.,
is being prepared. The rules niread.v
adopted by the captains will beenfurccd.
with a few additions found necessary
from the experience gained at the last
match.

Baltimore,— A bowling team has been
organized. The following aretheorticers:
I. H. Moss, president; Rob. Halliday,
secretary; W. Lehr, treasurer. They are
practicing and no doubt will be heard
from later. The boys know how to
handle the balls. E. A. S.

Fall Show Conn. Hort. Society.

(Concluded from page 932.)

T. J. McRonald, of Hartford, got first
for best collection of greenhouse plants;
notable among them were well grown
plants of Bleehnum brazilien.se and .\cal-
pha Sanderi. The prize for the fern col-
lection went to Mark Wakeman, gar-
dener for Mr. Cooley, Hartford.

Mr. ,J. H. Koehler, forester, Kerney
Park, Hartford, was awarded first prize
for a collection of native flowers and
fruits, with nearl.y 300 varieties botani-
cally and vernacularly named.

John Lewis Childs,"l'"loral Park, N. Y.,
forwarded a gorgeous display of gladio-
lus Childsi and Lemonei, also a fine vase
each of Lilinm speciosum Melpomene
and Tritoma Pitzei-e. Miss Mary Che-
ney, of South Manchester, exhibited
Pereident Carnot, Bridesmaid and - Mrs.
John Laing roses of extra good quality.

A table of miscellaneous cut flowers
was neatly arranged b.v Mrs. F. Chene.v,
South Manchester. The names of Wm. B.
May, W. (S. Patchet, R. Henderson and
E. McDermot, of Hartford, and S. E.
Hurlbui-t, J. .Alberton and S. P. Raten-
bui'.v, of Manchester, appea'ed on the
prize list for fruit and vegetables.

'I he Rev. Mr. Hutchinsand Mr. Simons,
of Indian Orchard, Mass., and the Rev.
Magee Pratt, of Hartford, were judges.
J. F. Coombs.

EVERY UP-TO-DATE
FLORIST ^ ^

Should have a stock of

"COOPER'S" PATENT HOSE MENDERS

On hand. Made of thin brass tubing, will not rust or wear out. Scarcely decreases the flow
ol water. Easi.T appli d b.v anyone; simply cut out your bad piece oi hoi-e and force the
ends ot the good hoss over the mender until thpy meet in the center. No other fastening is
required ; the barbs will hold it firm, and no matter what strain is put on the hose it will be
a.sgood as new at the point mended, and will not leak Price for hose with Winch or a/i inch
bore, lOcents each, $1.00 per dozen. If wanted by mail add 5 cents postage.

O. K. HOSEME^SDER, Box 201, BIADISON, N. J.

Mention fh** Pnorim*' RTrhnns-e wh*

Ul/nTT r "^^^ Cemetery and Carpet work. I
ffl I n I I r ^^^^ ^^^ largest and beet stock In
*»*-»*\**^*^ the eonntrv. Kooted cuttings, by
mall, prtpaid. per lOO. 60c.; per 100(1,
¥4.50. Large field grown sods, per lUO, |6,00. Delivered
free t ^ any express from New York City.

[lOLLVHOCK f*EED. flne double white or
mixed, larg« trade packet. 20c llnrdy PinkH.
Hollyhock and Sweet VVilliaiii seedling plants,
by mall, prepaid, per 100. Wc; per 5' U. »2.00. '1 he seed-
lings will be mixed to suit purcbaser In 500 Iota. Caeti
wiib order.

F. A. BOLLES, Lawnwood, Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing-

CANE STAKES.

From 6 to 10 feet long,
$2.50 per tlioii.saiid.

,,!ZS- CASH WITH ORDER -^

C. C. NANZ, Owensboro, Ky.

Mention tb» FlorUta' Kichange wheo wrltlpg

HAVE RICH MELLOW LAND. -ElSIr i

with JACKSON S Round

\ AGRICULTURAL DRAIN TILE. Fur 45 years we have been making thei-y

C?AB I hS n XI I F ^y'lul .s,'\^^■^ I'ipe, K.-il and >ire BriL-k, Oven Tile. Chimney and Flue Lininps

r r\ WV1XU_. L l.L-^^,.||.i Tmp^,, Kiiraiivti.' sidewalk Tile. Ac. Supply Mtirtar Colors. Plaster. Lime.

Cement Ac. Write It. r prices. John H. Jackson, 99 3rd Av. Albany. N.Y.

Mention the FlorUta' ExchanK« when wiitlnff.

ACALYPHA SANDERI. ^J^ inch, «2.50 per 100. 3 inch, $18.00 per 100.
LOGAN BERRY TIPS. ^^OO per lOO; $2.5.00 per 1000.

RAMBLER ROSES, strong 2 year plants, yellow, white and pink, JIO.OO per 100.
THE CONARD & JONES COMPANY, "West Grove, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Excliange when writing.

BABY PRIMROSES

StronK, healthy stock, ready for 4 inch pots, 1.5 cts. per doz.,
I>y mall ; $5 per 100, by express. Traosplanted stock, $3 per 100.

^mm 1^,1 ^^"^^ ^^ -w— » -m- ^^ Fine strain, from flatF,
^^ JLXIM ITa g'm)^^ J:^ JL.^m. $1-60 per 100.

ftUiMi^CF DRIMRnCK 2 la. pots. $3 25 per lOO. Carefully
UninCOE rniinnifOC packed. Express charges paid.

Cash with order. E. FRYER, Berriman St.& New Lots Ave. Bklyn, N. Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

The October Purple Plum.

Luther Burhank's latest and best production. We are
the introducers and can furnish first-class stock at lowest
prices. We have 500 acres in nursery stock — shade trees,
fruit trees, ornamental trees, shrubs and small fruit plants, in
fact anything you can ask for. Catalogue, with colored plate
picture of October Purple Plum, free. Write to-day.
STEPHEN HOYT'S SONS CO., Box ^Ql^^^ ^3"^^"* Conn.
Mention the Florists' Exchange woen writing.

^Te'eTht'useCLAZINC POINT

A sure preveriUve of glass slipping. Equally effective with large or
email glaes. Made of zIqc, will not ruse Last as long as sash oara.
NOTICE THE II EA l> i tlila makes tliem Easy to Drive and Easy
to E.xtraet. Two MizeM. 'n and ;y Inchoa loi g. One pound packages
40 Cents. Packages funtain t^UU poiuts ■''>« in. size. 800 points "^ In. size.

liHAS. T. SiEBERT, Man't'r, *'""Ma"."B;'"''- Pittsburg, Pa

FOB SALE BY

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, HENRY F. MICHEI.L.

New York and Chicago. liliS Market St., Philadelphia.

WM. C. BECKERT, Allegheny, Pa.

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I TELEPHONE 1239 MADISON SQUARE. ESTABLISHED 1891. I

Removal Notice.

? \kl^ ARE now settled and ready tor business in our new store; we 5

5 W have here three times the amount of room, and are prepared to |
handle stock from large growers as well as small ones. i

Growers who are thinking of changing would do well to call and see
us. We have special inducements for Beauty and rieteor growers.
Consignments of cut Flowers of all kinds respectfully solicited.

Personal Attention, Prompt Returns and Payments, My Motto.

G. E. BRADSHAW,

Wholesale Florist,

% Formerly of 117 W. 30fh St.

53 W. 28th St., New York.

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926

The Florists' Exchttnge.

The Dutchess County j

Horticultural Society.

The Dutchess ('oiiiit.v Hurticultiiral
Society held its regul.ir meeUii;; at Cold
Spiiiig, Septeml)er (>. After a short
husiuess meeting, Mi-. I. Jj. Powell in-
iioduced a very lustiiictive and in-
teresting dtscUBsion on greenhouse
ventilation. A vote of thanks was
passed to Mr. Powell and also to Ihe
Putnam County Chrysanthemum .Society
for the use of their room and kind hos-
pitality, after which a very pleasant day
was spent touring through this beauti-
ful district among the lovely mountain
Bceuery.

A visit was first made to the grounds
and residence of Gen. Butterfield.

The tlower beds, which are very ex-
tensive, were at their best. Caunas are
used very extensively, and, as planted
here in large masses of one variety, are
viT.v effective. Huge boulders, placed in
position by the strong arm of Nature,
were met at many junctions of walks
and curves of the drives, the beauty of
which had been enhanced by the judicious
use of the scramblingclematis and creep-
ing vine.

Placed as these grounds are, some 200
feet above the river, a view of miles of
river and mountain scenery lies before
one like a vast picture, while behind is a
background of mighty crags rfsing al-
most perpendicular to the height of <',00
feet above the gardens.

By invitation of Mrs. Buttertield a
visit was paid to her residence and the
members of the party introduced to that
hospitable lady by the genial gardener,
Mr. William Dyos, who then treated her
guests to a champagne punch.

A visit was next paid to the grounds
of Captain Metcalf, where we were kindly
shown over the grounds by the gardener,
Mr. .John Lowry. Hardy herbaceous
plants are tiuite a feature here, and a
choice collecii(»n has been made.

After a short lunch at Cold Spring, a
large carryall was hired and a drivecom-
menced to Garrisons, where a stop was
made to view the grounds of Charles De
Itham, Esq., whose gardener, Mr. Richard
Grigg, conducted the party around.
Among the many interesting features of
these gardens are some very large elm
trees, in the best of health, they being
regularly sprayed with a Paris green
solution to keep down the elm bugs.

The next, and last visit, was to "Castle
Rock," the residence of Mrs. W. H.
Osborn. It is situated 1,000 feet above
the river, but the magnirtcent view here
obtained made it well worth the long
climb.

Looking North, with the Catskil
Mountains far and far away, gave a
maguiticent vista of at least SO miles.
All kinds of vegetables and flowers are
grown at this altitude and looked very
vigorous and healthy.

The appearance of the place reflected
great credit upon the able gardener, Mr.
\Vm. Buckley, to whom, and Mrs. Buck-
ley, the parly are indebted for their kind
attention and generosity, which was
much appreciated after the hard climb.

W. G. G.

Diseases of the Aster.

Assistant Botanist Ralph P. .Smith, o
the Hatch Experiment .Station, .\mherst,
Mass., writes to American Gardening,
that he is making a study of the diseases
that in recent years have been so disas-
trously attacking asters. Mr. Smith
states there are two distinct troubles or
diseases thut are mostl.v responsible for
the ditfleulty experienced in growing
asters; one, "stem rot," a wilting and
dying of the plants after reaching a con-
siderable size; the other, a peculiar spin-
dling yellowish growth of the branches
and production of abnormal, worthless
flowers. The cause of the "rot" he believes
to be a fungus, said to be a species of
Fusarium, but its life history is not all
understood. An effect similar to that of
the stem rot is produced by the white
grub ( Lochnosterna fusca). the larvir of
the May beetle or .June bug, which, he
says, has been troublesome, especially in
dr.y soil, or newly broken sod.

In regard to the second mentioned
trouble, the cause of which is quite un-
known, .Mr. Snuth remarks as follows:
" Various causes have been assigned to
this trouble, siic-h as lice on the roots,
neiuMtodc \\(»rTiis, effector lack of certain
fertilizing elements, use of barnyard ma-
nure, effect of transplanting, etc., but we
are prepared to state that none of these
is the actual cause of the trouble. Lice
are often found on the roots of aster
jjlants, both healthy and diseased, and
nematode root galls have been reported,
but in a great number of plants which

we have examined, even the worst affect-
ed, no organism wiiatever, insect, fungus,
or bacteria, animal nr vegetable, cuild
be found. Upon different ►oils and in
different situations pi ints of tlie same
lot and variety haveshown some marked
differences in the amount of the disease,
but we are iiotprepaied to say what the
difft-rence was which produced i his re-
sult. It was not, however, fertilit.y or
amount of moisture."

Certain clianges of botanical interest
have been observed in the affected plants,
and Mr. Smith thinks that these, when
accurately determined and property inter-
preted, may give light on the real nature
of the trouble.

Newport. R. I.

In the. automobile parade, which
occurred here last week, many unhjue
and original decorations were noticea-
ble. .J. M. Hodgson, H. Siebrecht & Son
iind Miss Fadden had the bulk of the
work. The Siebrechts had charge of the
decorations forthedinner which fidlowtd
the i)arade. On Wednesday, the fith,
Hodgson had the decorations, which
were on an elaborate scale, at Mrs.
Burke-Roche, tables being set for fifty
persons. Mac.

BOSTON FERNS

Floe pot-grown plants, ready for 8 and 10 Inch poU,
75 cts. and f LOO eacb.

Excelli-nt bencb-grown plants, ready for 5, 6. and
7 inch pots, 40 cts., 50 ctB. and 60 cte each.

Now l3 the time to order and pot up.

A. J. BALDWIN, Newark, Ohio.

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A FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT!

Keiitia Beliiiorrnnn and Forstevinna, 3 In.,

and LntiLiiiiL Koi'bonica* 4 lu , iJDC. eacb.
Chines*' I'riiriroNe, finest fringed varieties, 2 ln„

ti-W; 2|^ In., ti-W per loil ; 3 In.. $4.00 per luO.
AnpnraKus Spreugeri and Fluiiiosus* 2 In.,

$5.00 per lOJ.
Cineraria, and Aiiipelopsia Veitchii, 2 In.,

*J,00 per luO.
Cyclamen Gisanteiitn. 3 In., *fi; 4 In., 1 10 per 100.
Rex Beeonia. finest mixed, 3 In,, $4 00 per 100.
EuKlitrh Ivy. 21n.,fJi0perI0(J. Cash with order.
OHO. J». KMIIIAMS, Newton, M, J.
M'^ntlnn thf FlnrlBtff' Exchange whon writing

llsparaoDS Spieoyeii

(Very flue), 2;; iuch pots, per doz., 50c.;
per 100, $3.00 ; per 1000, $25.00.

SEiWANHtKi GREENHOUSES, "^'rv?""

J. C. CLARK, SUPT

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PALMS AND FICUS.

FicuN Elastica. '.^i In. high, 35c. each; Kenlla
Beliiiureana, 7 In pots, 3ft. high, heavy plautM,
>3.00 each ; 7 In. pois, 3 ft. high. $2.50 each : tt In. pots,
21-30 in. high. $1,51' each; 5 in. pots, 20 In. high. 75c.

Kentia Formeriana. 20-^ In. high, 75c. each.

Arecu liUleMcens. 7 in. pot, 24 In high. 3 plants
In a pot $l25each:6in pots, 24 in. high. 75c. to $1 each.

l^atania Borhonicn, 7 In. pots, 21 in. high, $100.

I*an<lnnus tliiliM, 4 in. pots, 20c. each.

A. NEI.SUN,

Box S!S5, PaleVNon, N. J.

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lepMpis hhk k\mm

The bandBomcBt decorative plant in
cultivation, $6.00 a 100; $40.00 a 1000.

Mine Is the Genuine Stock.

FRED.C.BECKER,Cambridge,Mass.

1730 CAMBRIDGE ST.
Mention th« Floriatt' Kxehange wb*n writing

A NEW DECORATIVE PLANT

GfyplDDieria JapoDica

(JAPAN CHDAR.)

A dainty jardiniere evergreen often mis-
taken at tlrBC eight for Araucaria Excelaa; as
handsome as the latter but not so stiff and
forraal ; much hetler adapted to the trying^
atmoBphnre of living- rooms, much more easily
grown and ten times ch aper.

4 In. potH. $15 a 100 ; 21^ in. pots. SO a 100 ;
25 2!^ In. for $2 GO, postpaid.

ASPARAGUS SPRENCERI

4 in pots. $9 a 100; 2!^ in.. $6 a 100.

Jackson S Perkins Co., Newark, New York.

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TRY SOMETHING NEW

III Vour 'Winter Flo-wering: Plants

ERICAS

AH pot Krown. set with bud, liandled as easy as an- Azalea
with Bimilar tteatment. Cash prices for October delivery.

Erica Molnnlhern. 4 In

" FiiNoliitn niba, 4 In,.
•* " roNca, 1 In.

Per 100

FerloiiO

....$■10 00

fISO.W)

.... 18 OO

ISOX'O

.... 18 OU

150110

Per too Per 1000

Erica Rrgerminnns, 4 In »1SU0 H5O.0O

CupreBsinun. 4 1n 18 00 ir.ii.cn

Larger sizes and other varieties at reasonable prices.

H. D. DARLINGTON, Flushing, Long Island, New York.

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BOSTON FERNS

Immediate delivery,

%b per 1UI.I, $41) per lUUO.
Prict-s ol all sizes, large
plants, in quantity, on
application.

PXERIS XREMUCA. One of the best Ferns for Fern Di&hes. Extra fine plants from
2 inch notH. $i lu per HH' ; $^5.00 per KiOO.

ASP.\R4Gr8 I»t,lTMOSUS NA:NtTS, large clumps, $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100.

EMERSON C. McFADDEN, Short Hills, N. J.

U. S. EXOTIC NURSERIES. Teleplione lOB Milburu.

Mention th(* Flortntg' KTchange when writing.

FERNS

A fine assortment for
florlsta' use, from 2
and 2;^ In. pots. Also

Selagiuella Einiliana, Cypevus Alterni-
toliuB, Pelargoniunis, 6 of the beet com-
mercial varieties, mixed ; 2^ Inch.
All the above at $3.50 per 100. Cash with order.

J. G. EISELE, - Philadelphia, Pa.

20th AND ONTARIO STS.
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HEADQyARTERS FOR ERICAS

Buy your Ericas In September and October and bring
them In bloom yourself. Save duty and risk of re-
ceiving thf ni mostly dead from the other side. I have
25,0< 0 growing. Come and see them.

FnltiiH and Decorative Plants In quantity.
New price llet will be ready yepteniber 15th.

ANTON SCHULTHEIS,

p. O, Box 78, ColleBe Point, N, V, City.

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Fine home-grown stock.

J. B. HEISS, '^^it.l^iV^:' Dayton, Ohio.

Write For Price List.

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AS GOOD AS THE BEST

RDCTHM PPRM f''"™ 5 Incli pots.

DUO I un rtnn $4,110 per doz, r^oo per loo;

from 6 In. pots, $5.00 per doz., ?aot« per UK).

CARNATIONS ^''""^'°Km"d?,Va8''e''"'"' ""'
Ji.x) Scott, ts (10 per 10(1 ; 400 McGowan, »5.ob per 100.

SPHAGNUM MOSS *'%&p-e'rUw lou

On-hid i*ent. *l '"' per libl.: rotted Peat for potting,
Jl.iiO per bbl., $4 5tl per 5 bl>! lots; tine rotted Peat,
without fibre, 15 cts. per bbl , f3 <"i per h bbl. lots.
The above are cash prices.

MRS. FLORA T. HOWELL, Pine Bush, N. Y.

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DRAGiENA SAND RIANAllo C

PEPEROIIIA ARIFOL1A. S In pots, $8 per 100.
FICUS EI.ASTICA, 6Inch pots, 1m inch, $40.00 per

100 ; 8 Inch pots, 3 to 4 feet, $1,50 each.
VIOLET FARQUIIAR, 4 Inch. $7.50 per ICO.

pnQPQ Relne M. Henrietta, Rambler. Aglala,

■•^'^^^ Mme. Alfred Carrier, and other climbers,
4 Inch pots, Btrong, $io 00 per It'O.

GENISTA. 3 Inch, very bushy. $10.00 per 100.

CYCLAMEN. 4 Inch, strong, from beat seed attain-
able, $i5.uu per luti.

A/iALEA lNDICA.4 1nchpot8,Bteni8 6tol21nch,
busby. $15.00 per 100.

GOLDEN <;ATE ROSE, 2 and 3 Inch, $1.00 and
$6.00 per 100.

JOS. R. FREEMAN, 612 13th St , N.W., Wash., D. C.
Mention the Florlstn' Exchange when wrltlnB.

FERNS

FOR DISHES.

The leading varieties only, in extra fine
condition.

3 iuch $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per lOCO.

CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS.

2inch $2.00 per 100.

COCOS WEDDELIANA.

3 inch at $ 15.00 per 100.

Satisfaction Guaranteed. Cash with Order.

GEORGE L. MILLER, Newark, Ohio.

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Asparneiis Sprentreri, 3 In., ex strong, $6 per ICO.

Haby Primrose, 2 In, $4 per 100.

Raby Primrose, 3 In., special value. $•? per 100.

All clean ami healthy and ready to pot on. Sample
10c. Cash only. g^ BASTON,

KALAIVIAZOO, - - - MICHKiAN.

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mum sPMNiiiRi

2)4 inch pots, $6.00 per 100.

Acnarairiic Tenulssimus, 2>^ inch pots,
Aitpitrd^ua jt uu per ^o,

Carex Variegata l^.Z!" ""''• *''"'

Rpfrnnia Pav ^ inch pans, $10.00 per lOn
Dtr^Ullia RCA 3 inch pots, 5.(J0 per 100]

Primillfl (Chinese), Obcouica Frimbrl-

1 IllilUia atum and Obcouica Oybrlclum

2 in. pots, $3.50 per lOt); 3 in. pots. |).uO per lOo,

fvrlnmpn tiuest strain in 4 colors, 2J4 inch
V>tiaillCII pots, $6.00 per luO.

All of the above plants are in fine condition,
and are sure to give satialaction.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich.

Mention fh» Florlnui' Exchang-e when writing.

Boston Ferns

Bi. Exaltata Bostonlensis, emull
plants, $6 UUptrlOU; J4U.UU per lUUO; not less
than 260 at loOU rate. Larger plants, $6.00 to
$30.00 per lOO.

AL80 A FINE LOT OF

Kentlas. Belmoreanaand Forsteriana, 6-in.

puts, from $1.00 to $1.60 each; 7-in. pots, $1.50

to $2 50 each; larcer plants, $3,011 to $10,110 ea.
Areca Lutesceus, 60c. to $3.(i0 each.
Latanlas, from |4.iiu uer do?,., to $3.00 each.
Araucarlas. lari^e plnnis, ".ic- to $1 50 ea.
AHparajjrus PIuinoNus.tl.iHUo $1.60 doz.
Asparaicus tipreiiK<^rl, 3H in. pots,

$1.5' pet doz.
AsparaKUS Tennlsslmus.S^in. pots,

7.5f. pnr d«iz.; S^ In. pots, fl 25 per doz.
Rubber Plants, $5.00 to $6.0U per doz.
Primroses, 2H in., $4.U0 per 100; 3H in..

$7.uu per 100.

WM.A. BOCK, No. Cambridge, Mass.

Unknown correspon'ientR will send cash with
orders. Connected with Telephone.

Mention the Plorlstfl' Exchange when writing.

15.000 LATANIA BORBONiCA

Fine plants of exceptionable value, viz:

100 lOOO

2 characterized leaves, 13 to 15 in. $15.00 $126.00
2 to 3 " " 4 in. pots,

15tol8in 20.00 150.00

4 to 5 characterized leaves, 6 in.

pots, 18 to 2U in 23,00

6 to 6 characterized leaves, 5 to 6

in. pnto, 18 to2il In 40.0D

CALADIVMS, fancy sorts,

named, large dry bulbs 10,00

BIOTA AUREA NANA.

The flncft of all the Biotas, hardy North, is
also used for decorative purposes where it is
too cold and exposed for palms. Plants from
open Krouud with balls of earth.

100 lOOO

12 to 15 inches $12.00 $10U.OO

1.1 to 18 " 2M(I0

24 to 311 " 40.00

EVERBEARING PEACH.

A desirable variety, fruit ripens for three
monthp, budded trees, 3 to 5 feet, $10 01) per lUO

OVEK ONE ACKR OF GLASS...

3)0 ACRES TN NURSERY STOCK.
^^Send for Trade List and Descriptive Catalogue.

P. J. BERCKMANS CO.,

Fruitland Nurseries, - - Augusta, Ga.

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Siepteniljer IB, 1899.

The F=i-ORIsts* Exchkingb.

927

Lynn, Mass.

Trade is still very dull, except for
fuueral work, which has been finite good
the last few weeks. Carnations are
mostly housed, not quite so large as last
year, but are looking well in the houses.
\'ioletsare looking well generally Cali-
fornia and Princess have made a fine
growth in the field. Boston fern still
hold first place for a house plant. Blaney,
of Swampscott, has a fine house of them.

Chrysanthemums will be somewhat
late this year, not near so many are being
grown. Miller & Sons have the largest
lot in the city; they are looking well.

Wm. Sims, of Cliftondale. Is hustling on
his new place, three houses, 18x200 feet,
are nearly completed and planted with
chrysanthemums and carnations; his
carnations have made a fine growth.
Single violets will take the place of chrys-
anthemums after they are through. Two
30 horse-power steam boilers and a 60-
foot chimney will do the heating.

The Houghton Horticultural Society
held their second annual outing, at the
Ames estate, atNorthEaston, last week,
nearly 100 enjoyed the trip. The Society
will hold their annual exhibition the last
week in September.

VVm. Stone, superintendent of the Pine
Grove Cemetery, has been elected presi-
dent of the National Cemetery's Superin-
ti'udent Association.

Wm. Miller and wife are spending a few
diij's in woods of Maine.

Henr.v Young has moved one of his
houses back, and is building a large tene-
ment block on the street.

Francis Quinlan is up in the Catskills
for ten davs. J. L. M.

Flatbush, N. Y.

Chas. Zeller & Son have their green-
houses full of well-grown stock, and, as
usual, the Otaheite orange plants are
perfect. They always have the oranges
good here, but this vear they are above
the average for these growers even, and
a cleaner, heavier fruited ^atch would
be hard to find. Primulas for Christmas
flowering are already in .')-inch pots, and
are nice stocky plants. There is also a
tew thousand still in thumb pots, in-
tended for later flowering. Ardiaias have

berried up well, and the stock of these
will be in no wa.y inferior to those sent
out last year. Polusettias are still it
the frames, but will be placed in the
benches indoors within the next few
days. Palms and ferns are all in excel-
lent condition, and a good trade along
all lines is expected through the coming
season.

Louis SciiMUTZ has some Celestial pep-
pers in fruit that are being much ad-
mired for the variations in color of the
fruit. On the 4-iuch pot plants we
viewed there were white, scarlet, purple
and yellow colored fruit, all borne at
the same time, and which tend to give
the plants a very attractive appearance;
no doubt they will be very salable as a
small decorative plant. Branching Hcus
are in excellent shape, well branched and
furnished clear to the rim of the pot. Of
cycas stems, Mr. Schmutz had over three
tons, and they seem to have all started;
among them are some very fine speci-
mens. Boston fern is extensively grown,
as also are primulas, c.vclamens, ciner-
arias; some of the latter are already in
G-iuch pots, and promise the making of
extra fine plants. There is also quite a
large batch of Acalypha Sanderi, show-
ing their long scarlet tails. Louis has
great faith in the auction room as a,
mart for disposing of stock, and can
send a few loads a week throughout that
season, and still have stock enough left
to carry on a regular business, to such
an extent are the greenhouses kept
crowded with plants of all descriptions

Grand Rapids.

The drought and extreme heat are
l)roken at last; copious rains havefallen,
and the weather has turned cooler, so
much so in fact, that steam heat is
nightlv turned on in the rose houses to
take the chill off and keep down mildew.
Business still continues dull, with a glut
on asters and carnations from the field.
Koses that were planted early are begin-
ning to blijom.

Itoses sell at T.jc.to $1 per doz.; carna-
tions, l."c. to 2.">c.; asters the same.
I'lenty of smilax and other greens.

Most of the building operations are
drawing to a close, although Chadwick,
Creelman and the Floral Compan.v, each
have one more house to build ; frost is

McKELLAR & WINTERSON,

45=47=49 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL.

Our Specialties for Season 1899=1900:

AMERICAN BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS,
HIGH GRADE TEA ROSES,

CARNATIONS (Fancy), VIOLETS
and 'MUMS

Consignments of High-Grade Stock Solicited.

FULL STOCK OF

BULBS, FLOBISTS SUPPLIES,

WIBE-WORK, ETC.

ON HAND.

Send us your orders for Fail supply now. We
guarantee satisfaction in every respect. . .

McKELLAR & WINTERSON.

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GREEN-HOUSE CONSTRUCTION

This has been a specialty with us for many years and .„ „^ .^
due the credit for many of the great improvements that have been
made in the construction of wooden green-houses. To those that
buy our

Clear Cypress Building Material

we furnish, free of cost, complete detail drawings from which any
intelligent workman can put up the material correctly. We have
plenty of time to write letters ABOUT OUR BUSINESS, and we will
be glad to hear from those contemplating building.

LocKLAND Lumber Co.

LOCKLAND, OHIO.

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exjjected any night and all ie hustle to get
finished and planted before beinf; nipped.

E. E. Pieser. of Kennicott Bros. Co.,
Chicago, has been in town for a week,
visiting the various establishments and
sizing up the prospects of the Winter
crojis. Mr. Evans, of the Cjuaker City
Machine Works, was also a recent
visitor.

Most of the new houses being erected
will be equipped with theChallenge Venti-
lator, and as for Carmody's hinges, they
also have struck town. and are undoubt-
edly the only ventilating hineg for
florists' use. Geo. F. Crabb.

Best Mettiods of

HEflllUE GBEEVBODSEIi

Being a collection of thirteen leading eesays, selected
Ironi a large number 8iibniltted In competition. Each
esBay Is accompanied by diagrams llluetratlng the
system advocated.

Price to Florists' Exchange Subscribers, 10 Cts.

Bend for a copy at once. You will find It very useful.
Addrsbs

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lii.s years of stud.v devoted to this one subject, is guarantee in it.self
of the value of tlie book. Price, $1.50.

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The only standard cultural work im aquatics. Written by the
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A practical work, by a practical man, on a subject of the highest
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This is the book florists should recommend to their customers.
It is written by a woman for wf)meii, and its dissemination will
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The above books are published by us, and each one is a, standard on the

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A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. AND PUB. CO., Ltd.

2 DUANE STREET, NEW YORK

928

ThB F=I-0RISTS' Exchttnge.

J. K. ALLEI«,

Wholttal* Commlasion Dealer In

CUT I=L-OiniERS,

67 W. SSth Street, New York.

Order! brmatl ortelesrapb promptly atteodad
to. Telephone Call. 381 38th at.

ROSES. Blue ind White VIOLETS, Specltltlet.

W. S. ALLEN,

■7 West aSth St., New York.

BLAUVELT &. GUTTMAN,

36 W. 27th St., NEW YORK,

Consignments of flrst-class stock eollclted.

Orders by mail or teleprapli receive the beat of

attention. I^— Puonh USS-lSth St.

CUT FLOWER EXCHANCE

404-412 E. 34th St., N.Y., near Farry.
Open every Morning at 6 O'clock a.m. for the

Sale of Cut Flowere.
This la not a commlsBlon house ; the market |

conslBta of Individual stands.
' Wall Space for Advertising Purposes to Rent
J. DONALDSON, SECRETARY.

WM. H. GUNTHER,

Wholesale Florist

VIOLETS AND CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

Consignment e Solicited.

30 West 29th St.. New York.

Telephone, 23l»0— 38th S'reet. ,

MICHAEL A. HART,

Wholesale & Commission Florist,

H W. 29111 St., New York.

Telephone, 325 Madison Sq.

All klDdfl of RoseB. Violets and Carnations a

Specially.

ORDERS PBOMPILY ATTENDED TO.

JULIUS LANG,

Wholesale Florist

63 WEST SOtli ST.

OonalKnmenta Solicited. NEW YORK.

FRANK MILLANG,

Wholesale Commision Dealer in

CUT FLOWERS

408 E. 34th SL. NEW YORK CITY.

Cut Flower Exchange.

Telephone Call, '.299 Madison Scjuare.

THE NEW YORK CUT FLOWER GO.

119-121 West 23d Street,
I 12-1 14 West 24th Street,

Tilqtot 733- IStb. NEW YORK.

OONSlaNMINTS SOLIOITID.

Special Attention Given to Shipping Ordart.

iA£.F=. SHERIDKN

WholesBle Commlnolon Dealer In

CUT FLOWERS

39 West 28th St., New York.

Tel.phona, 31<— 38th St.

PRICI LIST SINT ON APPLIOATION.

Mention til. Florlata' Sxckanare when irrltlD«.

HEADQUARTERS FOR SUMMER ROSES

Kalserln AnRnsta ana rresldent Carnot are the leaders.

Ttae lilKtiest
iifrade of . . .

always on
band . . .

JAMES McMANUS, ,59!^^'^^^rAnre. 50 W. 30th St., NEW YORK.

McKELLAR & WINTERSON,

'Wholesale Commissioii Jobbers

In Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies.
45, 47, 49 WABASH AVENUE,

Manufacturers of Wire Work.
- - CHiCACO, ILL.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND, ^^^^^^^^^

CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
No. 67 Bromfleld St. and 18 Chapman Place, BOSTON, MASS.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Namea and Varletlea

A. Beauty, fancy— special.

" extra

No. 1

" Culls & ordinarj

Bride

Bridesmaid

Hoste

Jacqueminot

K. A. Victoria

La France ordinary...

** extra

Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgran.

NipbetOB

Papa Gontier

Perle

Souv. de Wootton

ORC HID8— Cattleyaa

Cypripediums

Dendrobium formosum.

'* others

C Inf 'r grades, all colors.
M ( White....

e Standard J Pink

JZ Varieties ) Red

•; ( Tel.&Var.

g 'Fancy— ( White....

•5 (Tlie highest \ E'",''

« grades of 1 "' "^ -.'i; • • •
CD standard var) { Yel.&Var.

L Novelties

Adiantdm

asparaods

Asters

Daisies

g ladiolus

Lilies

Lily of the Valley

Mignonette— ordinary.. . .

" fancy

Shilax

Sweet Peas

Tuberoses

New York

Sept. IB 1899

30. CO

8.00

4.00

2.00

.60

.50

to 25.U(i
to 16.01
to 8.0(

4.01
3.01'
3.0C'

.75
1.60
1.00

1.00
1.00

1.00
40'.66

2.0(1

o.iin

3.01.

5.011
2.0(1

3.00

.35

.35

.35

.35

.35

1. 00

1.00

1.00

1.00

1.00

.35

30.00

.20

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to 60.0(1

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

1.00
1.00
1.60

1.00

l.lil

l.W
1.0(1

l.Oli
1.26
1.86
1.25
1.25
1.2-
.61

to 35.0(1

to 1.00

to

to

to

to

to

to

) to lO.ai
I to .20

to 3.00

to

to

to

to

3.0(
2.0i
3.011

Boatoo

Sept. 14 1899

to 25.
to 16.

to 8.

to 5,

to 5,

to 6,

to .,

to .

to 8

to .,

to .

to .

to 6

to .

to .

to .

to 3

to .

to .

to .

to .,

to .,
to

to 1.

to 1

to 1

to 1

to 1.

to 1.

to 1

to 2
to

to 5!l,

to

to .

to 3

to 4

to 4

to .

to .

to 12

to .

to 4

to .

to .

to .

to .

Philadelphia

Sept. 13. 1899

Baltimore

Sept. 12 1899

,... to 35.0(1
i.OO to 20.0(1
i.OO to 12.01

,01
5.0(>
6.00

5.0(1
4.0(1
6.0C

.00 to
.00 to
.00 to
...to
...to
.00 to
.00 to
.00 to
...to
.00 to
...to
...to
...to
.00 to
...to ...
...to 50.00
...to ....
...to ....
... to ....
.35 to
.60 to
.50 to
..50 to
.50 to
.00 to
.00 to
.00 to
.00 to
...to
,51 to

3.0(1

.35
.75
.75
.75
.75
1.2.^
1.2.5
1.26
1.25
1.51
... -. 1.00
35.00 to 5C.0O
.35 to 1.00
,.. to ....
,00 to 4.0(1
... to ....
.00 to 4.00
... to ....
... to ....
.00 to 20 00
... to
.00 to
... to
... to
... to
... to

3.0(1

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

2.00 to

3.00 to

.... to

.... to

3.00 to

2.00 to

.... to

.... to

3.00 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

2.00 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.40 to

.60 to

.60 to

.60 to

.... to

.75 to

.75 to

.76 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

35.00 to

.40 to

.... to

3.00 to

3.00 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

13.60 to

.... to

2.00 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

4.01
3.0(1

4.00
4.00

4.00

1.00

.50
.J5
.75
.75

i.'ui

l.OI
1.00

l.Oi

60 00

.60

4! 66

8.00

30.00

.30

3.0(

Buffalo

Sept. 6, 1890

00 to 30.00
00 to 20.00
00 to 10.00
00 to 6.00

00 to

00 to
. to
. to

00 to
to
to
to

00 to
to
to
to

00 to
to
to
to
to
to

60 to

76 to

75 to

76 to
75 to
25 to
35 to
25 to
25 to
25 to
75 to

,00
6.00

6.00

6.00

.75
1.35
1.36
1.25
1.25
3.011
3.00
2.00
2.00
2.00

,35

110 to 611.00
40 to 3.00
..to ....
50 to 3.00
00 to 12.60
00 to 4.00
..to ....
..to ....
,00 to 16.00
to

00 to
.. to
.. to
.. to
.. to

6.00

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock aee oar Correapondence Colamna.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

NEW ENQLAND..
HEADQUARTERS
FOR

CUT FLOWERS

AMERICAN BEAUTIES

OF WHICH WE HAKE A SPECIALTY

WELCH BROS, is Province St., Boston, Mass.

SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,

'^^liolesa.le Florist

During the Summer Months, commencing July 3d, we will be open from

7.30 A. M. to 6.00 P. in.

-A-iv^. BE.A."CJT1E:S a,n.a. ■^-A.XjXjE-S" 0-u.r Specialties.

1612- 14- 16-18 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Mention^ the Florl.t.' Exchange when writing.

We have a fine
grade of every-
thing in market
at present.

Send us a Trial
Order and we
will do the rest.

EDW. C. HORAN,

47 West 28th Street,

Telephone,

421 Madison Sq.

NEW YORK.

CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE.

Mention the Florlata* Bxchanffe when writing.

Receiving Daily

Fine

PRES. CARNOT

KAISERINS,

METEORS,

BEAUTIES,

Etc.

!

Frank H. Teaknuly. CiiALLiiS Schenck.

TRAENDLY & SCHEMCK,

Wholesale Florists,

33 W. 28th St. and CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE,

NEW YORK.

Telephone, 27<i Madison Sq.

^'Consignments Solicittd

JOHN YOUNG,

Wholesale Florist

51 WEST 28th ST.,

NEW YORK.
CYCAS PALM LEAVES Alway, on Hand.

HICKS & CRAWBUCK,
Wholesale Commission Florists,

no LIVINQSTON ST.,

Consignments Solicited. BROOKLYN, N. Y.

ill[[iiil H. Laogjahr,

CUT FLOWERS, STRICTLY WHOLESALE

19 Boerum Place, BROOKLYN, N. Y.
Open to receivf. fniiNiffniiieiilw of
CHOICE F1.0WEI!S nl niiy time.

THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.,
Wholesale Florist,

Wholesale Florists, j^ jobbers m
gSiirWf^FLORiSTS'

'^^0.."^^ SUPPLIES

FLORISTS' VASES.

HortlcaKurat Aoctioneers.
84 Hawley Street. BOSTON.

WM. J. BAKER,

Wholesale Florist,

J 432 So. Penn Square,

.;«,^PHiLADELPHLA, PA.

DUMONT & CO..

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

No. 1305 FUbert St., FtalUdelpUa.

'PHONB,

FRED. EHRET,

Wholesale Florist 1

1403 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE,
PHILADELPHIA.

GEO. M. MOSS,
Wholesale Florist

32 South ITth St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Long Distance Thone, 14330 D.
Conalpimenta of choice B0SE8, CAKNATIONB, I
VIOLETS solicited. '

Fine VALLEY in stock at all times.

Mcuuun to. f'luriirui' bimmAnfS* when writing.

S.ptember 10, 1899.

The Pi-Orists* Exchknge.

929

Headquarters in Western New York

FOK

ROSES, CARNATIONS

And all kinds ol Seasonable Flowers.

GIVE ^r^m. ^s

TRIAL M^^^ m

WM. F. HASTING, wholesale
481 Washington street. Commission

Buffalo. N. Y. '^I°"S'

Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies & Wire Designs.

Mfntlnn thp FlorlBts' Exchange when writing.

LEO NIESSEN, III

Wholesale Florist

N.W. Cor. 13th and Filbert Sts.

Philadelphia.

LofiE Distance
Phone 3-45.04 D,

]ilgDm#nt* «r tholfe Vallpy and llo.M Sollelt^it.

BASSETT & WASHBURN,

"WTioleaale Dealers and Growers of

CUT FLOWERS

76 WABASH AVE., Chicago, ill.
« Greenhouses at Hinsdale, III.
L. D. 'Plione at Chicago. Main 223.

L. D. 'Phone at Hinsdale, No. 10.

KENNIGOTT BROS. GOMPtNY.

Wholesale Cnt Flowers

42 and 44 E. Randolph Street,

CHICAGO, ILL.

WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY.

WIETOR BROTHERS.

BUCOEBSOBB TO

ROQERS PARK FLORAL CO.. I

Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers

OFFICE AND 8ALHSR00M, |

61 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO.

Headquarters for AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

C. A. KUEHN,

WHOLESALE FLORIST,

11-22 Piue St., St. Louis, Mo.

A COMPLETE LINE OF WIRE DESIO.NS.

HOLTOM i HUHKEL CO.,

WHOIESILE FLOBISTS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
Manufacturers of Wire Designs.

457 Milwaukee St. MILWAUKEE, WIS.

•Phone Main 874. P. O. Boi 103.

WHOLESALE

FLORIST

1322 Pine Street,
ST. LOUIS, MO.

REINBERG BROS.

WHOLESALE GROWERS OF

Ci^^ with all leading virielies or kusc:

, , X it^l «% m A« ^ M 0k •"'• CARNATIONS. We are Headquar

U L II I O W W r S tera for FINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES

"°o°°G?»Vs. SALESROOM, 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL

We can fill all orders on short notice
with all leading varieties of ROSES
and CARNATIONS. We are Headquar-
ters for FINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

PITTSBURG CUT FLGWER CO,, LTD.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

LONG DISTANCE PHONE
2157.

WRITE FOR PRICE LIST.

CONSIGNMENTS
SOLICITED.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 705 Penn Ave., PITTSBURG, Pa.

Mpntl<^rt the Finrlafq' FTT<-bnne*» whpn wrltlne ^

CUT STRINGS, 8 to 10 ft.
long, 50c. per string.

Shipped to any part of the country.

■\7^- SC. ELLIOTT, - B3?igla.-toxi., Ji/Lass.

Mention th» PlorUf' TCxchangft wh«p writing

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Names and Varieties

I

1

A. Braott, fancy— «peclal.

" extra

No.l

" Culls & ordinary

Bride

Bridesmaid

Hoate

Jacqueminot

K. A. Victoria

La France, ordinary...

" extra

Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan.

Niphetoa

Papa Qontier

Perle

Souv.de Wootton

OilCH IDS— Cattleyas

Cypripediume

Dendrobium formosum..

" others

f Inf'r grades, all colors.
M ( White

e Standard
,2 Varieties

g •Fancy— I White....

"- (The hlKhest \ J'"''

<0 itradea of 1 "ed

C9 itandard TBT) ( Tel.c&Var.

I. NOTELTIES

Adiantum

ABPARAQUB

ASTERB

Daisies

g ladiolus

Lilies

Lilt of the Valley

Mignonette — ordinary. . . .

" fancy

Smilax

Sweet Peas

Tuberoses

es, all colors.

i White....

I J Pink

si Red

( Yel.&Var.

Chicago

Sept. 13, '99

18.00—30.00
13.00— IB. 00
8.00-10.00
3.00- 6.00
1.00- 4.00
1.00- 4.00

3.00- 4.00

3.00— 4.00

1.00-3.00

.<n-- .60

.76- 1.60
.76- 1.60
.76- 1.60
.76 - 1.60

60— I.IIO

iO.OC-50.00

.60— 1.6(1

.20— .30

1.60— 3.00

3.00— 8.00

....— 4.00

10.00-12.00

.10— .20

3.00— 4.0U

St. Louis

Sept. U, '9i

2.01'-
3.00-

3.00
3.00

1.00- 2.00

.511
.75

■ .76
.76

■ .76

• 1.00

• 1.00

■ 1.00

• 1.00

. Bo-

ld. UO-
2!u«-

.76

i!b6

12.60

Cincinnati

Sept. 6, '99

Milwaukee

Sept, 11, '99

3.00- 3.00
2.00- 3.00

2.00— 3.00

1.00— 3.00

2.00- 3.00

...— .60
.60- 1.00
.50— .75
.60- .

....- 1.00

i!66- 2,'m
'.'.'.'.- i'.ix
k'.w— 4.66

!!!!-i5'.66
!!!!-2!66

IO.OC-16.00
8.00—10.00
4.00— 6.,
2.00- 3.
3.00— 4.00
3.00- 4.00

3.00- 5.00

a.oo - 6.00

.60- 1.00
.60- 1.00
.60— l.OO
.60— 1.00
.50- 1.00
1.60—2.00
1.60— 2.00
1.50- 2.00
1..60- 2.00

'!66 - '.76

!!!!— ".bb
'.'.'.'.- i'.ix

....-16.00

2!66— 3!6(i

Pittsburg

Sept. 13, '99

-25.00

- b.ili

3.0U— 4.UD
2.00- 4.00

2.00— 6.00

.76— 1.00
.76- 1.26
.50— .76
.76- 1.26
...— 1-60

..- .60
35.00—60.00
.35- 1.60

2'66- 4!6n

3.00-15,00
.■5.00— 4.00

lll.OU-15.00

2!66— 3!66

Toronto

Sept. 5. '9t

1.00— B.UO
1.00- 6. 00
1.00- 4.00

1.00- 6.00
1.00— 6.00

.75- 4.00
1.00— 6.00

.36-

!66-

.40

1.60
.60- 1.50
.60— 1.60
.60- 1.60

25— 1.00

20.00— .50.00

.25- 1.60

2!66— 6!66
3.00— 6.00

..— .35
..- 2.00

.- 1.50

For Prices or Jfancy aud Special stock see oar Uorrespoudence (Jolnmns.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

MOORE, HENTZ & NASH,

Wholesale Commission Florists

Located In Salesroom of the New York Cut Flower Co.

119-121 West 23d St., New York.

Shippers will have the advantage of the finest salesroom, largest ti'ade, and the
soundest system in the United States. Address all goods to the rear entrance,
112-111 West '21th Street, and communications to

MOORE, HENTZ & NASH, 119=121 W. 23d St., New York.

References from Growers can be had on Application.
Mention this paper. TELEPHONE 773 ISlU ST.

E. G.HILL & CO.
Wholesale Florists

RICHMOND, INDIANA.

liV ANTED.

Customers for our Carnation Flowers
for next season. All the new varieties
and the Ijest of the old. fancy grown. Also

ROSES, VIOLETS, VALLEY.

H. F. LITTLEFIELD, ^^"Vm^'''

M«>ntlon the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

Galax Leaves.

CHAS. H. RICKSECKER, Llnvllle, N. C

Mention the FlorlHt>' RxohangA wh«»n writing

CALAX LEAVES

Brilliant Bronze and Green.

$1.26 per 1000. Price in quantity on application.
HARRY A. BUNYARD,

43 West 28tli Street, New York City

Mention the FHorlBtfl' Exchange whpn writing.

i «««%«»«»«%«««««/»«%%«%»«»«%«»%«%» i

I WILD SMILAX I

5 AM) LON(; NEEDLE PINES, 5

^ All Kinds of Decorative Evergreens. $

t joHP( a, DA^v, I

J Gravella. Ala. J

S Orders filled pminptly on short notice. S

J Teleurapb Station OwariHa* AIn. 5

Mentton the Florltta' Exchange when writing.

HARDY CUT FERNS

FANCY OR DAGGER.

75 cts. per lOOo. Discounts on large orders

CHRISTMAS TREES

and SPRUCE BOUGH.4

JOHN ABBOTT, - HINSDALE, MASS.

v<<'ntlnn th» Florlptw' ETohingp i-hon wTHint-

miLiJ! LEiim

AND

LeoGOtnoe Sprays

FOR SPRING AND SUMMER USE

Write for prices to

HARLAN P. KELSEY,

1106 Tremont o«.i.. u
Building, BOStOII, MSSS.

Mention tho ¥lnr\mtm' nichange wh,*n writing

SOUTHERN WILD SMIUI

$2,

00

PER CASE. Covers noo Bqtiare feet
of wall Bpace. Iliscounts lo the
tvliolesale trade.

Note— Casefl weigh aliout 60 Iba. but are shipped at
-lO lbs. As you count your Koses and Caruatlons.
weigh also yuur cusea uf Snillax and see that you get
lioneHt cases.

A little more care In making boxes substantial A
fine 'luallty of lining paper protecting Smilax from
dirt, heat anil frost. A great deal of care fttselec-
tluii and packing of the Smilax. A great deal more
Snillax to the box.

These points have always maintained my goods as the
standard of excellence, and "as goftd as *Calci-
ivelTs'" has always been the "cry."

Now, with larger pa.-klng bouses. Improved facilities'
18 miles of telephone wire (private line), I propose to
make these goods not only tbe best hut the cheapest on
the market. Terms— Cash with order, C.O.D.,orprompt
cheque on delivery of the guoda. No time, no discount
Speed a specialty. Open day and night.

CALDWELL, wooTisman, Evergreen, Ala.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

H. yv. vovNe.

J. B. IVITCENT, Jr.

YOUNG ic NUGENT,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS

42 WEST 28th STREET. NEW YORK.

TELEPHONE, 3065 MADI.SON SQUARE.

Orders by Hail or Telegraph Receive Special Attention.

Ucntlon tbe Florlstx' Bzchange when writing.

WM. J. MOORE.

WHOLESALE FLORIST,
36 South 16th Street, = = PHILADELPHIA.

Consignments of Firs'} Class Flowers Solicited.

WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM A FEW GROWERS OF GOOD CARNATIONS

HentloB th« FlorUta' Ezchanre wh«n wrltlnr.

930

The F=l-0Rists' Exchkncb.

NEW

DEPARTURE

A USEFUL WORK, entitled

Floral Designing
From Photographs.

75

This new work, in highest o;rade printing,
well bound, shows in half-tone plate re-
productions ....

SELECT SUBJECTS OF

LONG'S

FLORISTS' PHOTOGRAPHS.

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It guides the customer, and assists the florist in
order taking.

Sizes and standard selling prices with each subject.
Most practical, beautiful, complete, low priced.

Now Ready, for Only $2.50.

Sample page mailed for 6 cents in stamps : circular

free.

Of jobbing supply dealers, or the publisher,
DAN'L B. LONG, BUFFALO.

THE CEFREV LETTER CO.,

Manufacturers of Klorlsts' I^etters. The best and
moat artistic letter on the market. Pat. Jan. 3d, 1893.

PRICE :— l>i or 3 inch letters, iper hundred $1.5P

Script letters, " 3.60

Office and Factory, 446 Tremont St., Boston, Mass.

CHAS. L. ItAZOUX, Makagkb.

AGENTSt

The Flower Market, Boston. I McKelliir & Wlntereon, Clilrago

Emil. Steffens, New York. | H. Bayeradorfer & Co., PhLa.

Agents wanted in all large cities. Telephone 7IB-3 Tremont.

(I'ateuted)

Teleplioiie North ft-i'.i

Jl In. 21 ill. IS 111. I 15 In.

^^^^^ COLUMBIA PLANT TUBS „:::"":;»■*

If your aeedeman does'nt handle
lUeio order of ua direct.

Factory & Office, 339 & 341 Clybourn Ave., Cfiicago.

SOLD BY THE SEEDSMEN OF AMERICA.

"COPPER SOLUTION" a Liquid Fungi, ide. "CRAPE DUST'

Used with teilinii etrect ii^ainst plant dtsoaseson Roses, Chrysanthemums and Violets.

HAMMOND'S PAINT AND SLUG SHOT WORKS, Fishkill-on-Hudson.N.Y.

UentlOD tb« FlorlaU' BxcbangA when wrltlnc.

Roller beiirlnp eelf-oIUng devlee,
autuiiiatle stop, solid link chala
makes the IMPROVED CHAL-
LENGE the most perfect appa-
ratus in the market.

Write for catalogue and prices
before placing your orders else
where.

Quaker City Machine Co.,
RICHMOND, IND.
M^ntlnn the Flurlats' Eschange when wrltlBg.

SUMMER IN WINTER

By Usins

Standard Greenhouse Boilers

Ooe cent gets our Catalogue.

ORMSBY'S

11

MELROSE. MASS.

Mention thla paper.

GIBLIN & CO.,

Utica, N. Y.

Mpntton theFlftrlft** Rxchapge when writing

use GARLAND'S

Cast Iron Gutter

and Stop Rebuilding.

Write for Circular.

GEO. lU. GARLAND, Desplaines, 111.

REED & KELLER

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

122 W. 25th Street,
NEW VORK CITY.

A Good Hose is a Good Investment

A FLORIST KNOWS WHAT KIND OF A

HOSE A FLORIST OUGHT TO HAVE.

I
Send for Price List and Sample to

J. C. & A. ESLER, - - Saddle River, N. jj

.tfpnttnn th«» FInH.tii' Eiohange when writing. \

ESTABU5HED
1866

ENIL

W*tnt*'««» •»"• l^"-<«#«* C^vhono-A orhAn

JADOOJ

A PROMINENT GROWER WRITES:

"We used JADOO FIBRE in the compost for
part of the young Primroses; about one-fifth
JADOO FIBRE to four-fifths soil. The result was
very satisfactory.

"We used about one-third JADOO FIBRE in
compost used in seed boxes for Primroses. The
seed came up much better and stronger than
has been our experience in the twenty years
we have been grov^ing Primroses."

Send for Our New Price Lists.

THE AMERICAN JADOO CO.

811 Fairmount Ave., Philadelphia, Pa.

I PLANT

:all your

EHSTEB BULBS »r^JiOO FIE

, and half;

SOIL. :

WA^m^mmm^mmmmm^m^^mmm

Mention the Florlata' ExchaDge wh«in writing.

September 16, 1899.

The F^lorists*

rXCHHNGE.

931

SIGMUND GELLER

508-510 BROOME ST., NEW YORK.

Immortelles -^ Wheat

of the new crop
are now in. . . .

Cycas Leaves

STANDARD FLOWER POTS!

Packed In email crates, easy to bandle.

LARGEST LINE OF

FANCY BASKETS and all FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Wholesale
only.

invaluable.

Enclosed find express order for renewal of
my subscription for Florists'' Exchange, which
is invaluable. JOHN F. DAY'TOM.

Waukon. Iowa.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS

FinsT Quality. Cream Colo*.

\H In., per 1000.. $2 40

2 in., " .. 2 75
2V4 in., " .. 3 35

3 in., " .. 4 70

3H in., per 1000, f 4 95
4 in., " « 20

6 in., " 10 80

in., " 16 60

Packages extra.

C. HENNECKECO.""-^:!;.*"'

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

SHEEP MANURE

Thoroughly pulverized and ready for im-
mediate application. Special prices to Florists
and Seedsmen in lots of 20 tons and up.
Testimonials from Agricultural Department,
University of California. Send for Sample.

GEO. C. ROEDING, Proprietor,
Fresno Fertilizer Works, FRESNO, CAL.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

FBUIT IKD FLOWEil PUTES

Seed Packets and Supplies of all kinds for
NURSERYMEN,FLORlSTSind SEEDSMEN

S*E2iTC FOia FXaiCE X-IST.
stock Cuts, 10c. per aqcare Inch. Engraving by all
procefleea. Printing and Lithographing. ^

Illustrated Catalogues a Specialty.

VREOENBURG & CO., • Rochester, N.Y.

M<*ntlon lh«* Florlgf ' Exchange wh«n writing.

GEURGE RIPPERGER,

SHEEP MANURE

I have DOW ou hand a targe quantity of
Al SHKEP MANURE. |y"Bend for Price

List and Sample

Best Fertilizer for Top Dressing.

?."^'Jty"l.re''„'',r^.',*- LONG ISHHD OITY.

Mention th« FlorlatB' EichanK** when writing-

REVENUE CLASS CUTTER.

Cute plate and common wiodow glass. Has bIx cut-
ters " that are Blaehers " l a turret head. I'rice, 5Uc. each;
$4.U0 per doz., postpaid to any address.

GEO. N. HOLLAND, (Dept. C), Washington. D. C.
Mention the Florista' Exchange when wrltlne.

GOT FLOWER BOIES

Three awards for superiority.
Send for Illustrated list. . . .

EDWBBDSOOCKEB'SSB'

Mpnilon ihp FlorlHtu' Ex'^hanfifp- when wrlttntr

SHEEP MANURE

Cleaned and prepared expressly for florista' use.

"iou will find It the genuine article. For reference

to its being flrB^class, 1 rerer you to Henry F. Mlchell,

lOlb Market Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Trial bags of 150

lbs., |li.5U; per ton, |25 UU. J^ ton at ton rate.

Cabh With Ohdkb.

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

1012 Ontario St., PHILA., PA.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing

MA STIC A

FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES.

Proven superior to putty ivaaier to apply and etaya on.
Not affected by extremes of weather. Endoraed by
prominent florlata. Send for deacrlptlve circular of
iTlastlca and niastica Glazing Machines.

F. 0. PIERCE C0.,'?^''«T.1't^a%T? New York.

Mention the Florlau' Exchange when writing.

SILKALINE

Just the thing for
tying Bouquets and
stringing Smilax.

Manufactured Ex-
pressly for Florists by

JOHNC.MEYER&CO..

87SuniiiierSt.,Bo:toc,lIasB

HOTHOUSE GLASS

All Sizes a Specialty.

C. S. WEBER & CO.

4 Desbrosses Street, New York.

Price per crate
1500 2 In. pots In crate, $4.88
I5002U '■ •• 5.25

150021

10OO3
800 SX
5004
3205
144 6

Price per crate
120 7 m. pots In crate. »4. 20

60 8
48 9
4810
2411
2412
1214
6 16

3.00
S.6(i
4.80
3.60

' 4.50

Seed pane same price as pots. Send for price Hat
of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging Basbets, Lawn
Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off for cash with order.

HILFINCER BROS. POTTERY,

OR... FORT EDWARD. N.Y.

AuersT RoLKEE & Sons, New York Agenta,

52 Dby Stebkt, Nkw York Citt.

Mentinn the Florlats" Exchanire when wrltlnir

For Mushroom Culture, Cow Manure for
rose growing', for sale by carload.

BRADLEY S GREEN FERTILIZER COMPANY

Oth, Uelow Girard Ave , PHII.A.. PA.

"NIGOMITE"

(patent)

Vapor Insecticide

No labor required. Harmless to
bloom and foliage. A certain killer of

RED SPIDER, GREEN FLY

aiitl nil other IiiBt'ct PeMtw.

SOLD BY SEEDSMEN

The Tobacco Warehousing & Trading Co
LOUISVILLE, KY.

Mention the FlnrlRtf' Exohanee when wrltlne

BOSTOII FLORIST LETTEB GO.

Manufaoturcrs of FLORISTS' LETTERS.

CYCLONE SPRAY PUIHP

TiiR Great Inskct Extkrmi-
NATOR. Spraysasflne asinls:. .lust
the tlilrt? for Roses. Palm , Pota-
t-tp8. Tobacco, Small Frulta, Uen-
Koo'ts. eic. All tin. 50c. ; all

rollshfd C'-pper. »1 00. I'nsh int/i Or.l.r. 'Welgha
liMVfi). iiliinit 5 pnundf. Piiycr pays exptH.-JS.
STEVENS & CO., 107 Chambers St., N.V.City
Mention the Florlata' Exchang» when writing.

DimeuloBj af
thla box. fit Iffl.
loDK hj 18 In.
wide &nd IS In.
high, i eeotloui.

The Florists'
Hail Association

Insuri-s I'.rym.nno square feet of glass
and has SO, 800. 00 Ueserve Fuud.

For Particulars Address

JOXNG.ESLER.Sec'y, Saddle River, N.J.

Mention the FInrlata' Exchange when writing.

pOMBINING the
^ qualities of an
absolute insect exter-
minator with those oi
a vigorous fertilizer.
Recommended and In
nee by the foremost
florists and nurserynien
In the land. For Sale at
the Seed Stores.

ROSE IHFG. CO.,

Niagara Falls, New York

Mf'ntinn the Florlata' ElchanRe when writing.

STANDARD ♦ POTS.

We are now ready to supply a superior
quality o( Poti in unlimited quantities.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.

A. H. HEWS & CO.,
NORTH CAMBRIDGE, - MASS.

Mention the Plortat»' Bxehanr* when wrltln*

This wooden box nlcelj ntelnod and Tarntshedi
18x60x13 made In two tiectloiio. one for each nlze
Istter, glren iiwa; with flmt order of 600 letter*.

Block Letteri, IM or 2 lQ<h slie. per 100. >3.00.
Script Lttters. MOO.
Fftitener with each letter or word.
Used br leadiD^i florlsti everywhere and foi
Ml6 by all wholesale flo tita and snpply dealers.

N. p. McCarthy, Xreas. & nanager,
i'S^^li BOSTON. MASS.M»iX«.

Mfntinn the FlorlatB' Exchange when writing.

Florists' Boxes

AND

flailing Packages

The Dayton Paper Novelty Co..

DAYTON, OHIO.

Mention Uie Florist.' Exchanire when writing.

bl.I.Et\Ji

^eutsche Sartne^^itun5

Largest Ci. culation of any German
Horticultural Publication.

Siibscrlberfl and Correspond cnta In every part of the
wi)r!d. Profusely llluntratcd and pracllcal articles
fovi^rlng the wbole dfld of gardening ^Ive the most
tru'»twiirthy and quickest r»'p<iits abuiit all progress In
horticulture in Kuropean ana uthcr cuuntrles.

As an Advertising Medium It offers the best facilities
for opening foreign business retalions.

Published Weekly. Sub«crlptlon price fSOO per year,
mailed free to all couuirles. Sample copies free.

Tudwii^TVroIIer-Trfurh

^"■■^^ «" * ^^^^^^ lALLEMAQNEl
Mention the Florists' ExcbanKe when writing,

Nnrserymen, Seedsmen and Florists

Wishing: to do business with
Europe should send for the

"HORTICULTURAL
....ADVERTISER"

This is the British Trade Paper, be-
ing read weekly by all Horticultural
traders ; it is also taken by over 1000
of the beet Continental houses. An-
nual subscription to cover cost of
postage, 75 cents. Address

EDITORS OF THE " H. A."

Chllwell Nurseries, NOTTS, ENGLAND,
Mention the norl.t.' Bxchange when writing.

"citifie's ' f"" HANDLING COLLECTIONS

evertwherel FoR SECURING REPORTS. . . .

FOR INFORMATION WRITE

THE NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE,

C. S. LODEIi, Sec'y, 271 Broadway, New York.
Mention the norletj' Exchange when writing.

RUBBER HOSE

For Florists, Seedsmen,
Nurserymen, Gardeners, Etc.

SPECIAL NOTICE.
If you want Rubber Hose that will give best
service and last longer than any other hose,
we advise you to purchase from us.

H in. 10 ply Special Hose, $20.00 per 100 ft.
% in. 7 ply Special H ose, $15.00 per 100 ft.

Made in 35 ft. and 50 ft. lengths, with couplings
attached.

MINUFAGTURERS' RUBBER CO.,

45 Vesey Street, NEW YORK CITY.

Montlnn th*^ Florists' Exchanr^ when wrltlne

j*» ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦«

♦
«

By tlie BasT,
Ton or Carload.

I*- WRITE US FOB QUOTATIONS.

♦ ELLIS & POLLWORTH

t MILWAUKEE, WIS. 4

♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦t

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

BRANCH WAREHOUSES I
tturotf and W*«UI4e ATenn«i, Jertey Ctty, ff.f.
^Mkaon iTt. Jb P«anon St., Lotif Island C^ty, N*T.

Mentrnn the inorlsta' E^xchanei* — ^an wHtlne

H

4ave3^

Wi

\i»4,m\

Mention the Florist*' Exchange when writing.

932

The Florists' Exchange.

Rate, 1 0 cents per line (8 words), each Insertlpii.
Cash with order. This rate applies only to situation
wanted advertiaements and when set solid, wlmout
display. Display advertisements Jl.OO per jnch. When
letterd are to be addressed In our care add 10 cts. to
■rover expense of forwarding.

\7'0UNG man, deslrliiK to learn florist business,
^ would iiketnhear of anoppnriunlly.nearNew
York Address \Vm. F. Lecluse, Sayville, L. I,

pLORlSTaiid gardener wantB situation an com-
■*■ mercial place, well up In roses and carnations,
best references given. D. T., care of Klorisis' iCx-
chanpe.

CITUATION wanted October 1st, «8 ass stant on
^ a flrst-etass commercial place, by a man wilh
some experience. Address D. O., care Florists'
Bzohauue.

CITUATION wanted by first-class all around
^ florist, 18 years' experience, not afraid uf work ;
married, ase 35; eood references. O. J., care
Florists' Bzcbanse.

CITUaTION wanted as foreman on commercial
*^ place, or as head gardener on private place in
New Jersey. New Fork, or near Philadelphia; 20
years' experience. Address E. A., care Florists'
Excbanse.

■\X7ANTED. position in wholesale florisi's ofBce ;
'''' terms reasonable; nearly nine years' experi-
ence with one of the largest palm houses in Amer-
ica. Best of references. Address D. S.. care
Florists' Kxcbange.

CITUATION wanted, by young Scotchman, age 23.
^ single, six years' experience on private and
commercial places; good propagator and grower of
carnations, best ot references. Address D. R.,
care Florists' Exchange.

CITUATION wanted: active young man. 21, good
^ habits, former Cornell student, desires situation
to learn greenhouse and forcing house methods;
has experience In fruit farming; wages moderate.
E. J. (ilasBon. Berwyn. Or ondaga Co., N. Y.

POSITION wanted as head gardener, private or
■*■ commercial, age 40 years, married, practical In
all branches, also agriculture, etc.: experience 26
years; good manager of men and work; flrst-class
reference. Address D. V., care Florists' Exchange

TV/f ARUIEO man, age ;-fO. desires position on com-
■*■ mercial p I ace; unders lands general greenhouse
work and making up; not afraid of work; position
with carnatlitu grower preferred; reference, oresent
employer, Mr. Geo. E. Buxton, Nashua, N. H. Ad-
dress H. I. Stevens, Nashua, N. n.

A BOU r Oct. 5th. steady position desired as asslst-
■"■ ant on carnations and chrysanthemums In pri-
vate or commercial place; experienced In general
greenhouse work and designs, understands both
steam and hot water heating. Am American. 23.
single and sober: references furnished. D. W.,
Care Florists' Exchange.

TURSERYMENl A flrst-class industrious man:i-
ger and propagator wants position, six years
in last position, 18 years' experience in propaga-
ting greenhouse and nursery stock, well Info med
In evergreen growing and summer propagation of
roses, etc. Be^t of reference. Address II. B. Van
der Meyde. 1U546 Mich. Ave., Roseiand. Chicago, III.

HELP WIHIED.

N'

-WANTED.

A youDf? man for general green! ouse work ;
must have experience in roses and carnatione.
Apply, stating wages required,

JAS. MORTON, niarksvJIIe Tenn.

^V ANTED AT ONCE

An assistant on commercial place, $I6.C0 per
month, with good board and room.

». X., care Florists' Exchange.

WANTED.

Grower of Hardy Perennials with thorough
commercial experience in this class of stuck;
must be accustomed to handling men.

H£NRY A. DREER, LOCK Box 1618,
Philadelphia.

^WANTED.

A worI(iDg foreman who thoroughly under-
stands carnations, Violets and miscellaneous
stock. German preferred, married, small
family; 5 room house adjoining greenhouses;
3U miles from N. Y. City. Write or apply in
person, with reference to

G. E. BRADSHAW, Wholesale Florist,

53 W. 28th St., N. Y. City.

MiSGELUNEOOS WINTS.

Bate $1 per Inch. No adv. less than 50c

BOIL,ER ^ITAKXED.

Second-hand, hot water boiler; State condition,
length of time In use, a d lowest cash price.
J. PALMER GORDON.

AHliland, Virginia.

Mention the Finrleta' Exotiantfe wnen wrmoa

"WANTED.

Good Eecond-hand ■^VrouRtlt Irott

Pipe, IM, IVa and 3H inch.

JAS. RIARTIBi, Falrport, N. Y.

TO SEEDS9I£N.

Thoroughly experienced young man desires
situation as assistant in seed store; tem-
perate, pushing and practical ; understands
counterwork, order filling, bulbs, etc.; can
go at once. Write to

K. D., care P. 0. Box 1533,

Boston, mass.

HELP WMTED

BftteSl perinch. No adv. less than 50o.

W A IVXPn Married, all-round up-to-date prop-
*• '^i* * 1-/U agator of roses and Reneral stock
for catalogue trade, tu take care of houses and du
other necessary work. Must be sober and reliable;
steady place for right roan. State waKes with house
f urnistied and Rive reference.
J. E.JACKSON - GainesTllle, Ga.

WillVTPn ^^ once, a man. single or
" -fii.* -1 LgiJ married, with small family^
to assist foreman, one who has some knowledge
of growing roses.
D. P., care Florists* Hxclianjfe.

1!V ANTED

An assistant In a commercial place, lO.OCO ft.
glass; give references and state wages, inclu-
ding board, per month.
GEORGE S. BELDING, Middletown, N.Y,

lYANTED.

A middle aged, tingle man, Scotch or German pre-
ferred, for greenhouse ; a steady place and good home ;
state age and lowest wages.

D. M,, care Florists' Exchange.

^VANTED

By October 1st, by single man, age 3(t, a
position on commercial or private place;
33 years of experience in greeuhou^e and
outdoor garden ing, 3 years* reference from,
present employer, btate particulars.

JOSEPH NITGEKX,

Ocean Club, Eoiigr Brancb, N. J.

Mention the FlorlstB' Exchange when writing.

^VANTED

One car load of Indiana Canes. State
the lowest price per 1,000 tor cash.

W. EI.I.IOTX & SONS,

54 Dey Street, NEW YORK.

-WANTED.

aOOO VIOLKT PLANTS, Marie Louise.

Send sample and stale i(.weet spot cash price.
Or will give in excliaiiRe flelfl-grown SCOTT
and McUOWAN CARNATIONS. First-claes
stocli.

JOHK RECK,

BrldKeport, Conn,

SEHLED PBOPOSSLS

Are invited lor the supplying ot some

Four Thousand Shade Trees

for tall planting on the Streets of the
City of Passaic. Detailed specifications
will be supplied on request to

MR. JOHN E. ACKERMAN,
Passaic, N. J.

PASSAIC SHADE TREES COMMISSIONERS.
Mention th» Florlgtg' E»ohang*> wh«*n writing

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

Rate $1 per Inch. No adv. lees than 50c.

TO RENT.

Three greehhouses, hot water heatiag, town water;
alBo dwelling of 7 rooms; 30 mluutea by rail from
New York.

D. Y., care Florlste' Exchange.

FOR SAI.E;.

AT A BIG BARGAIN. My entire stock
of Falms, Ferns and Decorative Plants,

with a well established wholesale business.

New wholesale list ready. Send for it.

For further InforinatloD and special low
prices on large orders, address

-W. J. HKSSKR,

Plattsnioutti. Meb.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

BUSIKESS OPPOnTUmTIES.

J. AUSTIN SHAW,

Win be glad to hear by mail, frcm his cuBtomere.
up to October lat. at

an Broadway, New York City,

and will pladly select for them, any "'^cit they
need, at the lowest figures, and from the tiest
firms In the bUBineaa. ^ , j, tt ,.

Mr. Sliaw now represents 25 of the leading Horti-
cultural houaes In this country.

liisacctileiit hHapreveiiiedaB early a call as usual,
in peiBun, on hts cuBtomera.

BUSINESS FEORIST.

Boston summer resort, (rreenhouse, cold
flames, etc ; living apanments; rent paid lu
laljor; Hoe business if skilled in care of shrubs
and grounds ; best of references required.

Address 519 Beacon St., Boston, Mass.

FOR SALE.

On account of accident. Greenhouse Plant,
abnut 15,000 feet of S. & D. T. glass, in center ot
town of 35,0(IU inhabitants. Plant heated by
steam, fitted entire with new benches this
summer, planted with roses, carnations, chrjs-
anlhemums,8milax, decorative palms, all kinds
ot plants in pots and stock plants; 13U.IWU pots,
all sizes. Spring running through place and
city water. A bargain of a lifetime. Address

E. METCALF,

Norristown, Pa.

PUBLIC SALE of FLORIST'S BUSINESS

On WeUuesday, October 4tb, ItiW, at2.30 p.M ,
on the premises, situate on the corner of Cum-
mings and Chestnut Ave., Trenton, N. J., I
will offer to the highest bidder at the above
time, the old established Horist*s business prop-
erly. The improvements on the premises
consist of a good dwelling, barn, sheds, etc.,
also 6 large greenhouses, are nearly new, and
have all the modern improved method of hot
water heating. This is a good chance for some
one, as the plant will positively be sold. The
lot is UI5 feet front by 183 feet deep.

Terms will be easy, and lurtker conditions on
day of sale by

CHA8. I,. rAXTERSON.

MISG[lUIIEOUS.

Rate Sil per inch. No adv. less than 50c.

FOR SAEE.

Secoiid-Hand. 3.5 boxes D. T. Glas-;
lOU sash bars, 18 It. lone; 300 ft 3 in. wroujihi
iron pipe, and other fixtures, from a green-
house ItUxlS ft., all in good Condi lion. Addrets

JOHN MADDEN,

410 West Side Ave., Jersey City, I««. J.

FOR SAEE.

Huniber Hot Water Heater, grate 23 in.
'liameter : price, $35.00; easy to ship in sections,

-WBEEI^EN GLOVER,

Baldwins, I.. I.

FOR SAEE.

At the price of

oiL<i:> inonff

Eight No, 8 (enlarRcd)

FURMAN BOILERS

Particulars on application to
AMERICAN ROSE CO., ^Vaslilngton, D. C.

FOR SAEE CHEAP.

Lot of new SlnKle Tlilck Glass, 10x12
and 10 X U. Other sizes also low.

8. JACOBS & SONS,

Wholesale Jobbers in Greenhouse Glass,
406 W. 13:h St., New York.

To Close Out Our Business at Kennett ^ouare !

A FKW THOUSAND

SCOTT, ELDORADO and CARTLEDGE,

At $30.00 per 1000.

Aliout 700 12 ft, SaMli Bars, second hand, at 10c.
eacb ; 18WI ft. -I ill, pipe (caat), 10c. perfuot.

A BOIIjER made of 4 In. pipe and beating Hatls-
fft<-torily lilOO feel nf aaine, nearly new, $30.00 caan.

EDWARD SWAYaE, Wawaset, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Fall Show of the Connecticut

Horlicultural Society.

Was held in Cheney Hall, South Man-
chester, a village ten miles east from
Hartford, on September 0,7 and S, when
tlie finest showing of dahlias ever seen in
Connecticut were exposed to view, up-
wards of 4,000 lilooii>s lieing on the ta-
bles. Messrs. Lothrop & Higgina, of
Ea.'^t ISridgewater. Mass., and H. F.
Hurt, of Taunton, Mas., were tlie prin-
cial c-oiniietitors. The amateurs of
Springfield. Ma-s , kind.v sent a com-
Ijiiied exliibit, very creditable to them-
selves and acceptable tu the managers.
I'lieloi al gardenersandainateursaround
Hertford have devoted little energy to
dahlia euliure, lint it is predicted that
this excellent exhibit has already laid
the founiation for a dahlia craze.

For best collection not less than twelve
vaiietii'S. three blooms each, first, Lo-
throp & Higgins; second, H. F. Burt;
third, Mr. I'owers. For six varieties
threeof each, first, Burt; second, Lothrop
& Higgins; third, Powers. New varieties
since 18i>7, Lothrop & Higgins Brst. with
eight excellent blooms, namely. Alpha,
Howerv <iirl, Himmliechi, Prince of
Orange, .luno, Edel CactuB, Bennett,
lioldnev and Perle de la Tete d' Or.

For general display , Mr. Burt captured
first honors with 1,200 blooms, filling a
table 60x32 feet. Prominent on this
table were 30 tine blooms of A. D. Livoni;
Lothrop & Higgins were second with a
display of about 400 blooms of extra
good quality; their tine center vase of
Perle de la Tete d' Or attracted consid-
erable attention. The class for fifty
varieties, three each, was strongly con-
tested here. Mr. Burt was perfection in
the show class, while Lothrop i^c Higgins
were impregnable iu the decorative and
cactus type. Very prominent on the
hitter's table were ihe blooms of Prince
of Orange, Blanche Keith, Leonora, Miss
.lane Basham and Ernest Glasse. The
judges' decision favored the flat blooming-
types. Honors were reversed in the class
for twenty varieties, three each. Lothrop
& Higgins led in the classes for show and
cactus, and Burt secured first place for
decorative and fancies.

Lolhrop & Higgins had an easy first for
pompons, with a grand exhibit of eighty
varieties. Three first went to the East
Bridgewater Co. for best vases of A. D.
Livoni, Grand Duke .\lexisand Nympha'a.
First for largest liloom went to the
Taunton exhibitor tor a monstrous
bloom of (irand Duke Alexis. A secoi d
was awarded to Burt for a vase of Wni.
Agnew.

Lothrop & Higgins' Bowery Girl got
first prize, with special mention in tlie
class for the best new bloom not yet in
commerce. This variety may be called
a fancy decorative; it has a golden-yel-
low ground striped with scarlet, petals
soft and flat, and altogether a promising
variety.

Mr. Burt exhibited on tables on which
was idaced d.-uiip sawilust to the depth
of one in-^h, tlien covered with ferns and
dahlia foliage; the stems were then put
into the sawdust and the blooms looked
as if on boards. Opinons were about
equally divided as to whether this
method was an improvement over
bottles.

Money at Big: Interest.

.\ prominent merchant declares that
"the money expendeil for advertising is
the same as if placed on interest." —
Philadelphia Record.

There is one difference, for money spent
in advertising the advertiser gets back
both principal and interestand continues
to get his interest even after the principal
is paid.

MISCELUIIEOUS.

FOR SALE.

1 have stiii unsold a limited amountof extra
good second 3-iiich hot water pipe at 8c. per
loot. Also some 4-inch, Speak quick.

W. H. SALTER. Rochester, N. T.

SHIPPING AND

MARKETING TAG

Preserve your ideniity on the siock you Bind
into market by the use of our water-proof
Shipping^ and Maiketing Tag. Prices and
samples on applicntion to

THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE,

P, O. Box 1697, New York.

Scptemljer IC, 1899

The Florists' Exchange.

933

FOR GREENHOUSES

*GEM

Steam and Hot Water Heaters

Tiii most EcoDoniiGai lieaie[ ever Placeii od tite piaiKei.

We make ihe Abendroth Sectional Boiler from 300 feet to any size desired.
^ Write for Our Prices for the next 30 Days.

ABENDROTH BROS., = Port Chester, N. Y.

New York Address: 109=111 Beekman Street.

Mention th*» KlnrUtu' Exohane'** when wrillne

IF YOU WANT A

COODSASH LIFT

For a Very Little Money Get

^MEW DEPftRTUllE."

For Descriptive Catalogae Send to

J. D. CARMODY, EVANSVILLE, IND.

Mention thp Florlwrn' TCxfhangff whon writing

SCOLI^AY'S

I IMPBOVED

I PUTTY BDLB

J For Olaztne Sath, £tc^

^F —ALSO THB—

■ PHTEHT PUNT SPRINKLER

For iftle by yoar Seedsman
or lent, pottpald, for 81.(1 0.

JOHN A. SCOLLAT,

74 & 78 Myrtle Ave.,
BROOKLYN, - N. Y.
SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE.

Mcntlnn the Florlat.* Bxchant7e when wrltlnff

Write for Particulars ot

TEMPERER

Fob ■Wacmino Stringing Water, to

HENRY W. GIBBONS, 136 Liberty St.. New York. N.Y.

Complete Catalogues, i cents.

GLASS

For Qreenhouses, Graperies,

Hotbeds, Conservatories,

and all other purposes. Get otm Pia-
tJBKS BKFOBB BuTiNO. Estimates freely
given.

N. COWEN'SSON,

392-94 W. Broadway, New York.

Mention the Florlpta' T^T''h«nr« wh.-" ^ft.i..«.

CYPRESS

IS MUCH M9RE DURABLE tHAN PINE.

SASH BARS

UP T0i|2 FEET IN LENGTH or LOGGER.

IRE EN HOUSE

AND OT^ER BUILDING MATERIAL.

Sena\for our lliuatrited Book
"CYP|RESlS LUMBERAMofrsUSES."

'-"' Iforaur Special Greenhous*<nrcul»r.

S.T STeari^ \umbet(o.,
inse-R-!, $9STgw, fy^ss.'

PIPE

Wrought Iron Pipe, Vmlves, Cooks, Fit-
tings, etc., for Steam and Hot Water ;
Rubber Hose, Pumps and Well Points.

WM. H. W, 42 Dey St.. New York.

VALVES

THE VAN REYPER

PEHFEGI ClAZIEHS' POINTS

No rights or lefts. Price per box of 1000, OOc.
by mall, 75c.; In lots of 5000 by ex., 55c. per 1000

HENRY K. DREER, 7(4 Chestnut St , Phila., Pa.

Mention thi> Flnrlwtw' TCTobang* whon writing

RUBBER HOSE

For Florists, Seedsmen

Nurserymen, Gardeners, Etc.

3i inch 10 ply ii^.DO per 100 feet.

a-iinch 7 ply 15 00 per 100 feet.

•l4iQeh ftply 12 50 per 100 feet.

Hinch 7 ply 12.60 per 100 leet

34 inch 4 ply lO.OO per 100 feet.

hjinch tplyaudSply 10.00 per 100 feet.

Made in 25 feet or 50 feet lengtbB.

CoupliDgB attached, ready for use.

Manufacturers' Rubber Co , New York City.

l.> VESEV STIJKET.

Montlnn the FlnrlaLa' Exchange when writing

CABLE AND PIPE

Ventilating System.

I S0IL=MACH1NES

\ In Large or Small Sizes.

SEND FOR CATALOGUE.

A. Q. WOLF i BRO., Dayton, 0.

Montlnn fhp FlnrlstP' KxohnnE'P whwn writ I'

Mention tblB pajit^r

...HAS POSITIVELY NO EQUAL FOR...

STRENGTH, DURABILITY and NEATNESS.

Guaranteed for 10 years. Has a solid wheel and shaft cast In
one (malleable Iron). No slipping on Line Shaft as the case with
all others. Catalogue free,

.....E. HIPPARD. Younestown, Oiiio

HOT • BED . .

GREENHOUSE

VENTILATOR

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL.

GET OUR PRICES
BEFORE BUYING

GREENHOUSE GLASS!

MANUFAC-
TURED BY

S. JACOBS & SONS,

OFFICE, 406 W. 1 3TH STREET. NEW YORK.
Factory Storeroomi. Borough ot Queens, N.Y.

BOIL-ERS

Big: BOILERS

Little BOILERS

Up to date BOILERS

FOR

GREENHOUSE HEATING

For partloalars call on or address

DEAN BOILER CO., 73 Pearl SI, BOSTON. MASS.

FOR QREENHOUSES

WATER

RICHMOND
HEATERS

STEAM

132 Sizes and Styles

150 to 7150 Square Feet Capacity.

as CENTRE ST.
NEW YORK.

RICHMOND STOVE CO.

NORWICH, CONN.

Mention tbe Florist.' Excbange when wrlUns.

Uentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing.

934

THB F=I-0RISTS' Exchmnge.

L

AND MANUFACTURERS OF

HEATING AND VENTILATING APPARATUS.

Greenhouses and Conservatories erected complete with our Patent Iron Construction,

Plans and estimates on application either for structures
complete or for material only, ready for erection.

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress.

BEST GRADES. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP.

A. DIETSGH & CO. shefV.Il'd"ave CHICAGO, ILL.

so

ego

CD E »

■a -1

c O f

c 2?

n ^ a.

0 s c

LORD & BURNHAM COMPANY,

NEW YORK OFFICE:
St. James Building, Broadway and 26th St.

GENERAL OFFICE AND WORKS
lrvington=on-the'=Hudson, N. Y.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

GLASS

FOR GREENHOUSES, GRAP-
ERIES, CONSERVATORIES,
AND HOTBEDS.

GLASS

VANHORNE, CRIFFEN & CO.,

frenoh and American Gtass.'^^o'o^XnlVimoHVT'"- NEW YORK

V*'ntlnti the Flnr'wtn' Exchange when writing.

INTERNATIONAL HEATER CO.

237 WATER ST.. NEW YORK.
BOSTON, 47 UNION ST. CHICAGO, 86 E. LAKE ST.

^^rfn BOILERS Ft" GREENHOUSES

Over SO years' experience. Write for Catalogue.

rh»» PHnrlBt*' F'ti-Ht n^p iw>io

Gorton Side Feed Boiler

SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR

GREENHOUSE HEATING.

YOU WANT THE BEST. WE HAVE IT.

Send for Catalogue and investigaie for yourself.

GORTON & LIDGERWOOD CO.,^

96 Liberty Street, New York. ^

f \

r

1

f^^^^^

r

HeuLiuii Liic r I

[i«L< lL.Acua.intr wtK^n wniiuti,

Mention paper.
MentiOD the Florlata' Exchange wb#n writing

On Your Coal Bills

IF YOUR HOUSES ARE HEATED BY
A FURMAN BOILER.

Send for large Illustrated Catalogue,
Florists' Edition. Let us make you
an estimate FREE.

THEHERENDEENMFG.GO.

Home Office:

59 Fay St., Geneva, N. Y.

New England Office:

120 High St., Boston.

GLASS

We carry the largest
stock of Greenhouse
Glass In New York.

We make a specialty
of I6x24s and can
make special prices.

SELECTED BRANDS IN FRENCH AND AMERICAN.

HOLBnOOK BHOTHERS, 15 to 19 Beekman St., Hew York.

(in ih«* PtoriBia KxcnankTf

Established 1859

THOMAS W. WEATHERED'S SONS

Established 1859

HORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTS & BUILDERS

Manufacturers of GREENHOUSE HEATINQ and VENTILATINQ APPARATUS.
CONSERVATORIES, GREENHOUSES, Etc.

Ereeted complete of our patent Iron Frame con-
struction, or of Wood and Iron combined, or Wood
alone. HOTBED SASH, FRAMES, Etc.

The "Weathered" Conical Boilers, seven sizes, and Self-Feeding:
Boilers, two Hlzes, for small Conaervatories, also the "Weathered"
Improved Sectional Boiler, 1899 model, for water or steam
heating.

Winners of the Highest Award

At the World's Fair

The Dean Gold Medal

Madison Square Garden, for Best Amateur Greenhouse

Certificate of Merit, Society of American Florists and the

Silver Medal for i8g8 of New York Florists' Club

Send4cen sforCatalogue. Greenhouse Construction or Greenhouse Heating

Adjustable Trellis=Wire Support

For attaching to iron rafters and iron purlins to support the
wires at Intermediate points by trellis eyes. The distance of the
wires on the rafters and distance from glass can bevarled as may
be desired without disturbing the vines. Also for hanging
Orchid or Plant Baskets.

Mention the Florlat*' Exchange when wrltlns-

OFFICE: 46 and 48 Marion St. (New Elm St.) New York.

lC«ntlon th* Florlata' Elxehanc* whaa wrltliis.

September 10, ]"'»'.'.

Tue Rlorists' Exchange.

935

mrcmcs & comfmt

LARGEST MANUFACTURERS OF

(ireenhouse Heating and Ventilating Apparatus

..mm-, ■■■ _^t^i

Our Well=Known Corrugated Fire=Box Boiler

For ranges of glass containing 1000 to 4000 square feet of sash.

For small ranges of glass the above boiler is still the most popular,
durable and economical boiler on the market.

BUILDING DEPARTMENT.

Regarding this department we can only say that notwithstanding the
addition last spring of new and improved machinery by which our facilities
were nearly doubled, we have during this season been crowded with
work and will be obliged to again enlarge our plant in the Spring.

VENTILATING APPARATUS.

Our ventilating apparatus still maintains its leading position among
florists as the best in the market, and while the first cost is slightly in
excess of some other makes ours is acknowledged to be the cheapest iri
the end, owing to its durability and strength.

Our New Sectional Tubular Boiler.

For ranges of glass containing from 4500 square feet of sash upwards.

These boilers were designed to supply the demand for a strong
sectional boiler, embracing the durable and economical features of our
widely known Corrugated Fire-Box Boilers.

They are efficient, economical and rapid in the production and
circulation of Hot Water ; being sectional they can be easily handled and
readily passed through a narrow door or stairway. Each section is
tested to a hydrostatic pressure of lOo lbs. to the square inch.

The grates are our well-known patent shaking and dumping grates,
which have given such universal satisfaction, and are made for either
pea coal or larger coal, as may be preferred.

In the construction of this boiler, we have endeavored to omit many
of the objectionable features of other makes, some of which are mentioned
below, it has no packed joints. No gaskets of asbestos, rubber, or other
material. No wrought iron nipples which are subject to rapid corrosion.

No heating surface that cannot be properly cleaned as in so-called
self-cleaning boilers.

We give below names of some of our customers who have used our Sectional Tubular Boilers during the past two winters.

E. G. ABmua,

F. BouIoD,

J. D. Buerger.
Joseph Baiach.
JameB K. Beach,
J. H. Butterworth,
A. Braendt,
John CoombH,

W'tHt Iloboken. N. J.

- Sea Cliff, I.. I.

Albany, N. Y,

Woodlawn, N. Y.

Bridgeport, Conn.

S. Framlngham, MaHB.

Newport. R. I.

Hartford, Conn.

D. N. Chadwick,
L. Dupuy,
I. P. Dickenson,
Depew Bros.,
D. Falconer.

. Wilmington. N.C.

Whlteetone, L. I.

Morganvllle, N. .J.

Nyack, N. Y.

Chatham, N.J.

J. GilkenBon. 671 Hamburg Av., Bklyn, N.Y.
Hudson County Catholic Cemetery,

Jersey City, N. J.

Mann & Brown,
John N. May,
H. Maenner,
W. S. Norman.
A. L. ReynoIdH,
A. Schulthele,
GuBtave Schraeder,
D. Shannon,

Richmond, Va.
Summit, N. J.

- Maspeth, L. T.

Macon, Mo.

- Madison, N. J.
College Point, L. I.

Newtown, L. I.
Madison, N. J.

Chas. R. Smith,
L. G. Sehlottman.
A. F. Schraeder,
A. L. Thorne & Co.,
E. J. Taylor, -
A. Whiting,
W. B. Warner,
David G. Yates,

Woodelde, L. I.

Ansonia, Conn.

Newtown, L. I.

Flushing. L. I.

- Southport, Conn.

- Hartford, Conn.

W. Boyleeton, Mass.

Philadelphia, Pa.

HITCHINGS & CO., 233 Mercer St., New York City.

836

Tne F=L-ORisTS' Exchange.

S^eptember 16, 1899.

CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS^^^BULBS

tJINERARIA, Prize Strain irade packet.... »0 50

{•ANSY: F/iemlxed ..■.•.•.■.•.■.■.■.■.'.•.•.•.•.•.■.•.■.■.......■. 1-8 ounce. 50c.; ounce, 3 50

MLY HARRISII, 5-1

I.ll.Y IIAKKISII 7-9

RO>I.\N II VACINTIIS. 12-15

ROMAN MVAIINTIIS. lJ-15 ..^^.....
PAPER WHITE (;RANDIFI..0RA.

.pericoo, 45 I'O

•• 91 OO

15 OO

17 00

9 00

FRESH MUSHROOM SPAWHj Best M.mrack, per lOO its 7 00

BECKERT, Seedsman, -

Mention the Florlntp' BTcbang* when writing

Allegheny, Pa.

VULCAN

New Red HTbrid
CAR. NATION

In fiiil bloom, 4 In. pote, f 1.50 per dozen.

SM I LAX '^ '"'" P""' »-™ ■"" '%^5.0O per im.

ASPARAGUS SPRENGER! i6%°V?i§:

FlCrS ELASTICA, 6 In, pot». » 1 CO per doz.
V lOLETf*. Princess of Wales. 15 on per 100.
California, large chimps, $4 00 per 100.

C.EISELE, 1 1 th& Jefferson Sts.Phila.Pa.

MectJon the Florists' Exchange when wrltlns-

ADOO FIBRE and
ADOO LIQUID

Will do all thai is claimed
If Inlelligtntly Used .■* .*

TRY THEM!

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrttlng.

3 MORE SENSATIONAL NOVELTIES^ 1
THE GEM FORGET-ME-NOT 3 colors. :

PINK-WHITE-BLUE.

The compact and erect growth makea this
new variety particularly useful as wltiter-
bloomlDg pot plants, as may be seen |rom
photo. It 1b undoubtedly the

BEST FORGET=ME-NOT

FOR CUT FLOWERS,

and.llketheBabTPrlBiroBe.lsBuretobeccjjne
liniuen-ely popular. It Is almost a perpetual
bloomer and will give more Howerstlianaoy
other pUnt we know. Is perfectly hardy and
blnome finely In cold fraiiiee.

I'Z PlnntN. IQ 3 colors, •>.■»€., or your
fh .Ice of color for Si. 00. by mail. 100
Plants. 3 colors. #5.00; express prepaid.
l.niKe Clumps to divide. »1 0-00 a 100.

GENUINE EDELWEISS

From the Mountains'ef Switzerland.

WeluteDd to advertise tills extensively and
a great demand may be expected for it.
Kiery one knows th: txt -r^' '"^^^ nrlzed
It iwer has become • •» r Gain
Oovernm nt has now tyn^ ^

A ben cut it lasts f( '*til M.^:,.
only stuck In this uounu j. * '■f*'!!

Kxtrn fine pin iitN. from 2^ incu t-c-.
SS.OOper lOO; Sl.*i-5 per 1*^ mailed

Finer than Boston Fern ! i

THE
LACE FERN

i^is

Polystichium
Proliferum.

.\ bardy fern, grows w-U under b ncli.
liistB one ijionth when cut. frouds eukl ni
:<ti i .00 per iloz. here. Vouiitl t'InntN,
-lOc. per l!ii $4.00 per IIIO: larger.
*1.00 per Vi; SiS.OO per 100, mailed.

Asparagus Sprengeri. i

iK, Inch, fine. 1811.00 per lOUi 3)« Inch, "
*7.~00 per lUOi 5 In SI .).UU per lOU,
Ijy express.

AfiPARAfil'SPLUMOSIISNAN.
IS, S3.0O per 100; v!3 at 100 rates.

For Winter Blooming : ^[^^^

New Acnlvplia Snnileri. *1..50. New lirow-
, "fi'^^'^pVciosii ninjor, «!. BAKY PRIHI-
7.1c. New Besonin <;facili», SI .00.
New Hlhiacun Archeri.Sl.OO. Euphorbia . I acniiiiiinoiii.|l.'«. lioiiKainvill.a
!<an<leriann. $1.00. New Primnia (Ibcouica H J brijin, 7.5c. Nf w Astilbe I lii-
iien«e. pink, very fragrant, 81 ,.10. NauellnB, 7.Jc. lioldea I e»tiinii, 73c H A Kl> ^
BEGUMA, 7.5C.-AII these per doz. mailed. Cycas ReVOluta\Sago Palm], gaa 1 00 lbs.

t, A. BLANC & CO., = Philadelphia, Pa.

Mention the Florist*' Exchange whan wrtUtiK.

CLEARY & CO.

AUCTIONEERS

Will Hold on Next

TDesHay. SeplenDer IS, <.r^« Friilay, SepteioliBi 22

Each Day, at II o'clock, A.M.

GRAND SALES OF

Palms and Decorative Plants

SEASONABLE BULBS, jl ^"%'R'Jf ^„t''''"'
PALM SEED, ETC.^^ || finest growers.

...ALSO ON..

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20,

AT I I A. M.

WILL OFFER

10,000 Pais relrDamemal Plants

At the greenhouses of R. DREYER, Woodside, L. I.

(reached by L. I. R. R., or trollo)' car from L. I. City).
All well grown, in the finest possible order, and well calcu-
lated to sustain the reputation of Mr. Dreyer as a careful
and successful grower

Note the Day and Date==Wednesday, September 20

For further information, see the vSpecial Catalogue, or
address the Auctioneers

CLEARY & CO., aO Vesey Street, NEW YORK.

Mention the Florist >' Eictiangc wh«B WTttio#.

LARGEST STOCK
IN THE COUNTRY.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

All g^oodB up-to-date and of superior quality. Write us for prices and other information.
Our new Catalogue seut on applicHtion, u> tne trade only.

Prlre on Application.

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO., so. 52. 54. B6 N. Fourth St.. PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Mention the Florlsf Exchange when writing.

CYCAS PALM LEAVES

Best and rlirapest iu the market. PREPARED IN AMERICA.

FLORAL METAL DESIGNS

And all Florists' Supplies

AU C D D l\/| A M M I>lannl'.ietiirer of Metal Floial Designs ....

■ n ii m\ W\ IVI #% Mm Iv y Iiiiporler and Dealer in FloriHtH* tSupplie

404, 406, 408, 4|0, 412 East 34th St., NEW YORK CITY.

Mention the Florista' Exchan'ge when writing.

Such that sell.

Made in America

WRITE FOR
CATALOaUE.

OF Palms, Bulbs, Etc.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, at 1 1 o'clock.

An opportunity not likely to offer itself again. The plants that we will sell at auction that
day arc from private collectors, and consist of some fine specimens.

We will also offer on the same day a large consignment of

Barrisiis, Longiflorums, Roman and Dutch Dyacinths, Tulips, Etc.

Mention paper.

WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, Auctioneers,

'WM. J. ELLIOTT, Auctioneer.

54&56DEY ST.,
NEW YORK.

'PHONE 348" COKTL.'VSDT.

We are a straight shoot and aim to grow into a vigorous plant.

A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAU

VOL. XI NO. 38

NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 23, 1899.

One Dollar Per Tear

NARCISSUS DK Vi Si

We offer very fine selected stock, both in regard to size of bulb and ijuality of flower, and
buyers will find that sto. k offered is as good value for the price as Is obtainable this year. <iood
sized bulbs of these are scarce, and those who have not already anticipated their ruiuirements
should lose no time in doing feo, as the best bulbs are scarce. We offer as long as unsold,

Extra sized bulbs at »1.~6 per 100; 815.00 per lOOO

Mammoth double nosed, or top-roots,

Bilbs that will produce at feast two flowers each, ISS 35 per 100; S20.00 per 1000

(The

PRINCEPS
TRUMPET MAJOR
POETICUS

arge Single Yellow Irish Trumpet Dafl'odilJ

Extra quality buIbSr *l-25 per 100;
(Single Yellow Trumpet NarcissOH.)

SI. 25 per 100;

SIO.OO per 1000
SHOO per lOOO

Pheasant's Eye.) so cts. per loo; i»4.oo per looo.

LARGE-FLOWERED PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS rf'??es";'' bu'C^'Son'mJ

a^out UOU to l:i lO to the cuse, which is an indicntion of the sizf f^f the bniha and their tineeualiTv
Price is lower than usual, viz.: $1 per 100; »8 50 per 1000; 5000 lots at *8 per lOOO.

We have just received our first

importatHjn of these bulbs, and

from now on can ship orders

SO 00 ptT bundle, four bueketa

CHINESE SACRED LILIES

immediately 88 received. ®1 80 per basket. 30 bulbs;
(120 bulbs.) In thousand lots, »45.00 per 1000.

LILIUM LONGIFLORUM

JAPAN GRO^VP«. Now ready.

We have received our first importa-
tions of these bulbs, and are jflad to
state that the bulbs reached ue in fine order, and are very carefully selected Rtock, the v^rv
fln'-st .lapanepe stock obtainable. Bulbs, 7-0 inch in circumference, #7 OO par 100;
iSGO.OO per 1000. Bulbs 9-10 in. In circumference, «1*J.00 per 100; SllO 00 per lOOO.

BICRMVDA GROMTN. Stock offered by

us is as carefully selected as it la possible to select

stock. Fine bulbs, 5-7 inch in circumference.

$5.00 per 100; !t(i45.00 per 1000.

BERMUDA GROWN FREESIAS ^^rpz

of these bulbs.

LILIUM HARRISII

Bermuda grown Fretsias are the finest grown.

Extraquality bulbs % To H inch In diameter

Selected bulbs, J^to^^lnohin diameter

Plant early and secure best results.

50 cts. "er 100; 84 00 per 1000

75 ctB. per 100; 6.00 per 1000

Selected bulbs, about IV6 to 2 in. in diameter. S7 per 100 ;
Mammoth biilbs, about 3 to 2^ in. in diameter, •O per 100;

i»00 per 1000
$80 per 1000

CALLAS

For list of other stock, see our Wholesale Price List, sent free on appUcatlou.

F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N.Y.

Mention thf FlorlatH' Exchange when writlntt

CLEARY & CO.

Will Sell
on Next

AUCTIONEERS

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH,

At I I o'clock A.M.,
at their Salesrooms

A FINE I.OX OF

PALMS, FERNS

f

and other Popular
Decorative Plants

Catalojfues on Application.

On WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th,

WILL HOLD A

GRAND CLEARING OUT SALE

XGt

OF

Belonging to H. C. WILLE, Central Ave. and John St., West Hoboken, N. J.

Coasisting of l^ARGE LAXANIAS, KENXIAS, SEAFORXHIAS,
PANDANVS, ARECAS, Etc., Etc.

Some of which measure from 10 to 25 feet high.

A aRANO OPI»ORXUmXY

To Secure Big Plants for Decorations.

This Sale Will Take Place at the Greenhouses.

Reached by trolley car from Barclay and Cltristopher St. Ferries (oar marked Sumniit Ave. to
John rit.)- Greenhouses one block East.

A Special Catalogue is in Preparation and will be mailed on application to the Auctioneers.

CLEARY & C0.,60VescySt.,NEWY0RK.

lientloD the FlorUta' Exch&nra when wrlUas.

NEW
BRANCHING

EASTER LILY

(L. Longiflorum
Giganteum
Multiflorum.)

Although new to thi< country this grand variety has been well tested in Kngland for
several years and is said to force equal to Harrisii. Our grower gives us the following
description of stock grown in Bermuda :

Pure white trumpet-shaped flowers, much larger and in greater profusion than
the ordinary L. Longiflor.mi or Harrisii, and are home on strong, robust stems
with numerous long pointed, bright green leaves. It lias the branching habit of
the Speciosum type, the flowers being produced in umbels, a 5 to 7-inch bulb show-
ing as many as lo to 13 flowers, making it particularly useful as a pot plant, and is
free from disease.

All procurable stock of this grand, new and distinct Easter Lily has been placed in
our hands for sale, and offer them as follows; (Bermuda-grown stock all sold.)

T • n • -WT T.WT. w»c .£• «- < ■ Per ion Per 1000

JAPAN BlILOs of above \ 3 to 7 inch bulbs $5.00 $45.00

now ready. ]?;?,?, .'. :.;. .i^.SS oS:88

OROINARY JAPAN

L. Longiflorum.

(NOW READY I'-OIS DEI. I VERY.)

Per 110 Per 1000

.5 to 7 inch bulbs $3.00 $2.5.00

« to 8 " 4. .50 40.00

7ioO " 7.00 60.00

!>".olO " 12.00 110.00

diioese Saoreii umi

(NOW ItKADY Fdl! l>EI,IVEHV.i

First size, large bulbs,

per 100, $.5.00; per 1000, $42.50
Or mat of 120 bulbs, for $3.50.

Lily ol me valley Pips.

(FROM COLD STORAGE.) Ordernow
for future or present delivery. $12.50
per lOOO, or box of 2500 for $30.

New Crop SMILAX SEED

Now Ready. Per or.., 2.5c.; %' lb., 75c.; lb., $2..50.

CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO.

342 WEST 14th STREET, ViT^h." N. Y. CITY.

Importert, Exporters and Growers' Agents ot SEEDS, BULBS and PLANTS.

MenUon the Floriata' Exchange when writing.

LAST CALL FOR

Fleld-GiowD Caniallon Plaols

NEW YORK, Extra Strong, at $6.00 per 100.

Same shade of pink as the famous Mrs. Lawson and was frequently substituted for
that variety the past winter. The most prolific blooming pink Carnation extant. Our
plants show from 1.5 to 25 shoots and are the strongest we ever had.

Per 100

Per 100
GEN'L GOMEZ, a grand maroon,

medium plants only ?10 Oil

JOHN YOUNG, the favorite white

west •■) 00

G. H. CRANE, the finest scarlet

only 20 J left, medium size 12 00

BON TON, a fine Fcarlet, only 200

left, extra strong 18 00

VICTOR, dark pink, strong 6 00

WHITE CLOUD, only 500 2d size.. H 00

SCOTT, only 500 left, strong ,. 6 00

D.i. YBREAK, only 200, strong 7 00

:A FINE LOT OF;

NEW AND STANDARD GERANIUMS

Now ready in 2V2 and 3-inch pots, at J4.00 to $10.00 per 100.

Browallia Qigantea, -inch, $4.00 per 100.
Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, f^'o^perigb!"""'"'' '''"^'''

RUSSELIAELECANTISSIMA) f;:,;;"d"o-.'. • $a5o 'pe.''i*oo."°
RUSSELIA MULTIFLORA I .S'perfiW^-"'"'* ''°"'''

QUEENS,
NEW YORK.

THE COTTAGE GARDENS,

C. "W. -WARD, Manager.

LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE, 9 1 B, QUEENS.

Uentlon the Plorlsta' Exchange when wiitlns.

938

Thb Florists* Exchkngb.

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w

HY

are you not taking more advantage ot our liberal
offers ? The problem of every man in business is to
make a pleasant and lasting impression on his trade.

We are morally certain you are neglecting opportunities wliich

will not offer themselves again.

: CHINESE LILIES^" '^""'®> °'<'*^'y basketed, for Sl.CO.

LILIUM LONGIFLORUM^^Cs/p^riooil
LILY OF THE VALLEY res:2U"l3:oo.'''-"'"'
ROMAN HYACINTHS 'i'.l^lTmoTitoT''''

TERmS :— Five per cent, dlecoimt allowed od all orders accompanied
with cash. New York City referencea req'ilred otherwise.

WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, 54 & 56 Dey St., N. Y. |

TEI,EPH(>NE. 34 47 COKTl.ANDT.

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Mention tht> Florlsf' Sxctaanv* wtaao writing

CALLAS

READV.

Through our Exchange Sales with hest Pacific Coast
growers of these roots we are able to deliver choice,
carefully cured and evenly graded roots at closest
growing prices. 0oz. lUO

FALL
TRADE
LIST
READY.

First Size, IM to m incb. dintiieter..

Select " 1h lo l-?i '•

Extra Select, about 'Z lo '.2^ in. **

i^n r.t 83 00

1 as ? 00

1 30 9 00

r^nCirCI A C^True White. Very cbolce well cured
rKCColAo liiltis ot PREESIA True Refrncttt
Albn, from our own grower. Yellow
flowers have been carefully rogued out of the stock.

First Quality, per 1000, 80.30. Choice Size, 87.30.

NEW CYCLAMEN SEED/P'«'"'i5VB°e'e°dl $'-25

SEED., t CHICAGO. 84-86 Randolph SI

VAUGHAN'S

HfHfTlfT<fTl«l»'^'y^f|fff'^il»'^»'^»li^f|^fT

Mention the Flortata' Exchajige_whgn^rrttlDJC.

LILIUM HARRISI I

5-7 inch, $40.00 per 1000; $4.50 per 100.

BERMUDA-GROWN LONGIFLORUM

Guaranteed 90 per cent, free from disease. Prices on above and all otber bulbs and plants cheerfully glyen.

r'."\7\7"-0.

MAT>ti,^Ti *ht> TPlAT-latw' TCTChanga when wrltlnnr.

»

"Mushroom

(, SPAWN

O

8 JUST RECEIVED.

8 I'rico, 10 lbs., SI. 100 Ibn., 87.

o

\i BULBS.

8 Narcissus, Paper White ^"'°™

a Grandi $8.00

(f Narcissus Von Sion - 14.00

{} Hyacinths, in 6 separate

ll colors 40.00

JJ Tulips.inG separate colors 7.00

O Crocus, "5 " " 2.50

5| Send for our

it Wholesale Bulb List.

I STDMPP & WALTER CO., Seedsmen, 50 Barclay St., N. Y. S

Montlim rh»* Plitrlnln' KjchRnR-

DUTCH BULBS ^

Lily of the Valley Pips.

FOR FORCING AND OUTDOOR PLANTING

Florists and Dealers are invited to I M THADDITDIU £ TA ^^ Cortlanijt St.,
send for Trade List now ready. J« »l' InUKDlMPI tt tU., NEW YORK.

i^^mtm' EzrhBnr* wh«D ^^-Itlrr

"HOWTO GROW MUSHROOMS"

Tlie most practical treatise on this interesting subject ever written.
ONLY 10 CENTS. Puhlislied by

AMERICAN QARDENINQ, 136 Liberty St., NEW YORK, N, Y.

Mention the FtorlPts' Exchanfr* wh^n wr^tinn

CINERARIA CYCLAMEN PRIMULA PANSY

Largeflowered English; Lurge H. Splendens. Kolker's BeBt, Holker's Oiant.

i, oz., J3.5I1. Pure white, lOO 8., 7.5c. ^oz.,$3.5Q: f,oz. $1.36; $5.00 oz.; J^ oz., 9il ota.

Trade pkt„ 60o. Koae, Red, etc., 1008. 65c. Trade Pkt., :;6c. Trade HlJt., 26c.

AUGUST RULKBR & SOXS, 5a Dey St., New York.

CAULIFLOWER, DanUh. for forcing, trade

pkt 20 eta.; oz,. $2.50. Forcing radish, white tipped,
scarlet, globe, deepscarlet.oz, 10cta.;lh.,50ctB. Pnuwy
Trlmardeau, oz. |L75; lb, $15 00. Casaler. Bugnot. Mine.
Pprret. Ceclle Davy, etc.. trade pkt. 25 cts. Cnlifor-
uin l*rivel, rooted cuttiugs, per liKtO, $5.0<J
BEAULIEU. Walker Avenue. Woodhaven, New York.

y

OUR

ifl three yearw we have treated our planting
^■^^ Btock with the Corrosive Sviblimate Solu-
tion— kept the fields sprayed with Fungicide —
and all diseased plants rogued out. In conse-
quence the improvement fn our fields was
particularly marked this season, the plants
remaining thrifty and green long after Ihe lilies'
in other fields tiad died down, and in addition
we did not hasten maturity but allowed
the plants to complete their growth
and ripen thoroughly, nialiini
solid goldenbulbe which usually
give much better results than
the white, sappy, early-dug -.»>4.-- - ^

bulbs. ^&:l ./

r^.

^^;^-

■:^t

>

Prices of Henderson's
L. Harrisii Bulbs.

100 1000.

S to 7 Inch, S5.00 SI45.00
7 to 9 " 10.00 95.00
9 to 11 " 30 00

frit; .1

''Mm

:FlonslslleeilSa«dBiillis

V MUSHROOM SPAWN.

■ FRESH. Write us for Special Prices.
S JOHNSON A, STOKES,

H SI7'.il<> Markci Slrrcl, I'IIII.AI>I.M'lfIA.

Mention The Flnrlstw' Exchange whfn wrUlnit.

SEED CASE.

FLORISTS I

Send for Our ^

Wholesale s
Catalogue =

BULBS I

We Carry the
Largest Variety
n Ainerica.J* <!^

PETER HENDERSON^C

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

No. 101.

Containing 83 Heller Steel Seed Boxes ; will hold aa
per cent, more seeds than any other case made of the
same size; is perfectly mice and insect proof; finished
complete with solid bronze pulls and card clips ; stained
cherry, oak, walnut, mahogany or varnished in natural
color. Size of case, 35 in. wide, 37 in, high. 11 in. deep,
weight, 150 lbs. Price, S15 00 net, f. o. b. N. Y. City.
We also make a full line of seed cabinets, fitted with our
steel seed boxes, or can supply you with seed boxes
any size witn or without covers. Send fur catalogue.

HELLER & COnPANY, Montclair. N. J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

September 23, 1899

THe F=LORISTS' EXCHKNGB.

989

to do KO, had we all done a little wbole-
Home educating along that line."— ^"t/-
cnltunil Adwrtising:

Points and information from seedsmen, and
all Intereated in tble column, i>',Ueited. Ad-
dreBS Editok Seed I'hade, care o' Florists'
Exchange, P. O Box 1697, New i'ork.

AMERICAN SbED TRADE ASSOCIATION

ALEXANrjER KomiERS, Chicago, III., Presi-
dent; ALBERT McCcLLouGH, Cincinnati, First
Vice-President: F. W. Bolgiano, Washing-
ton, Second Vice-President; S. F Willard,
Wether8fleld,Conn„Secretary and Treasurer.

Troy, N. Y.— H.C. Xeubrand, manager
seed department of Young & Halstead,
this city, has resigned and accepted a
position with„W. W. Rawson & Co., of
Boston ,;Mas8.

St. Paul, i>Iinn.— Indications'point to
a very favorable season's trade', and the
era of h)w prices and small profits is
rapidly di8ai)pearing. The bean crop is
reported short in all sections, and prices
are rapidly advancing. Peas are a me
dium crop, while the shortage of foreign
crops is every day becoming more appa-
rent.

L. L. May has just returned from an
extended Kastern trip and views theont-
look as very encouraging.

S. B. Dicks, of London, was a recent
caller on the trade here, and speaks very
hopefully of the prospects for the coming
season.

" L. L. May & Co. have recently pub-
lished a wholesale seed catalogue, printed
in Spanish, with a view to promoting
trade with our new possessions of Porto
Rico, Cuba and the Philippines, and with
the Central and South Anieritan States.
This, we believe, is the first undertaking
of the kind in America, and should result
iu the extension of trade for this enter-
prising firm.

Clover Seed.— This also is a product
for which, in the absence of a definite
standard of comparison, it is impossible
to establish an average of condition for
the country at large. It is, however,
manifest from the reports that have been
received, that the acreage is considerably
less than it was last year, and that the
condition is, iu the main, unfavorable.
The reduction of acreage is estimated at
2.3 per cent, in Kentucky, 7 per cent, in
Ohio, 33 i>er cent, in Michigan, 14 per
cent, iu Indiana, 30 per cent, in Illinois,
ly per cent, in Wisconsin, 45 per cent, in
Iowa, and 20 per cent, iu Missouri. The
coudition in the same States is reported
to be as follows: Kentucky, 71 ; Ohio
fi8; Michigan, 42; Indiana, "7'J; Illinois,
64; Wisconsin, 74; Iowa, 5!», and
Missouri, 78.— £/. S. Crop Circular for
September.

Seed Catalogaes. — " Seed houses,"
said John T. Bnckbee, of the Buckbee
seed farm, at Kockford, III., "have their
full share of trouble from catalogue
fiends. We have had as high as fourteen
inquiries from the same party in one
mail. This Spring we had twenty-five
applications for catalogues from the
same family; the children, probably,
wanted the pictures. Catalogues are an
immense expense. The year's output of
catalogues, taking all the seed houses to-
gether, probably costs as much as, it not
more than, the aggregate first orders
amount to. There are about l.'JO houses
issuing catalogues; together they prob-
ably print 7,500,000. costing, including
postage, all the way from three to
twenty cents, say $750,000 for the total.
I don't believe there are more than
1,000,000 mail-order seed buyers in the
country, so it takes 75-cent "order from
each one to pav for the catalogues. Of
course, the seedsman must depend on
future orders to make his mone.v. You
will notice in this estimate that seven
and one-half catalogues are issued for
each buyer; and up-to-date seed buyer
always has half a dozen cfitalogues be-
fore him when he orders, at least until
he becomes a confirmed customer of one
of the good houses. The big poultry ad-
vertisers manage their catalogue "busi-
ness to better advantage. They put a
price on their catalogues, and so ward
off the catalogue fiends, and get at least
a part of their money back. A seed cata-
logue is full of valuable information; a
planter can well afford to pay a little
something for it, and would be willing

European Notes.

With the advent of September, Ger-
many naturally arouses the interest of
seedsman. It is therefore very pleasing
to be able to report that although asters
made little growth at first, through un-
favorable weather, they have since come
around fiist-class; and if thev are not
blooming abundantly they a"re highly
satisfactory In spite of a drought, ex-
tending over two months, the sunny
Summer has done them good. A good
thunderstorm about a week ago thor-
oughly revived them, and prospects, so
far, promise both quantity and quality.
Some races are prone to go off in one
locality and some in another, as is the
case every season, but the total of the
crop will not be affected.

Pansies have revived wonderfully and
promise to be fairly abundant. The
same is true of zinnias, phloxes.andmost
of the other annuals, but German stock,
double wallflowers, sweet peas, and
.Myosotis alpestris are decidedly short.
The prices of the two former will" hardly
be higher, but the two latter will be
dearer. That special Erfurt strain of
cauliflower is looking very healthy in-
deed.

As regards the plants of beet, mangel,
cabbageand turnips for 1900, everything
depends upon the weather we experience
during the coming Winter; they look
simply wretched and worthless just now.
EuHOPKAN Seeds.

A Successful Colorado Florist.

The Telegraph of Cohjrado Springs,
Col., contains a photo-engraving ami
description of the establishtnent of Wil-
liam Clark. This gentleman started in
business with one modest greenhouse in
1873, and has built up, by his undaunted
pluck and enterprise, one of the largest
and most prosperous florists' establish-
ments west of Chicago. His greenhouses
now occupy two full blocks; there are
25 of them.

F=erry Watson & CSo.

CALIFORNIAN SEED HOUSE

SPECIALTIES

Onion Seed
Lettuce
Celery
Carrot
Salsify
Parsnip
etc.

Sweet Peas
Cosmos
Hollyhock
Verbenas

Asters
Mij^nonette

Lima Beans
Salt Bush
Bromus Grass
Bermuda "
Johnson "
etc.

ALL CALIFORNIA GROWN. WHOLESALE ONLY.

SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA

Exchange when wrlttng.

Mention the Florists'

TEITUIFOLIUM

I.ILV BULBg FOR SALE. Write for prices.

F. H. BURDETT. - Clifton, N. Y.

Mention the Plorlete' Eichanire when wrlUn»

SURE CROP MUSHRUOM SPAffN

%S.m per 100 IbB.
Pamphlet Bow to Grow Munhrooms, lOc.

LILIUM HJRRISII. EARLT ROMiN HtJCINTHS

Special prices on application.

WEEBER& DON, Seed Merchants & Growera,

111 Chambers St.. NEW YOKK.

Mwntlon th» Floriatg' Krehajigg whra writlnc

COXSEEDCO.

Wholesale Seedsmen

34 Gansevoort St.,

NEW YORK.

Mention the Plorlats*

411, 413, 415,SansomeSt..

Sin FR&NGIiGO.

EichanE-e when wHtlnjr.

RARE COLLECTED SEEDS

OF AMERICAN

Woody and Herbaceous Plants.

Ask for List and Discounts.
PINEHURST NURSERIES,

OTTJ KATZENSTEIN. Mgr. PINEHURST, N.Q.
Mention the Plorlats' Exchange when wrlUnc.

5 MICHEl PLANT -« s
; -*— BULB CO. \

■ ST. LOUIS. MO. ■

MiTitlon thi- Fl.iri.tp Kxchanic.- wh.-D wrltina

JAPAN LOHG[FLORUIIII,oX!!.eV/

The bullis are unusually Bne and we are

■ 'ttennif them at tbe f..ll,,wLnir prices.

6 ti.8 In., »4 50 per 100; S40.00 per tOOO.

7 to 9 " 6.S0 •• UO.OO ••

.=-iJ''i!-^J.''iv" il'."*"^ "f HOLLAND and
*-ICf.KICH BULBB, whieh we will imote
"n j'ppjicati4in.

W. W. RAWSON & CO., Bost.n, Mass.

12 and 13 F. H. Sq.
Mention the FlorlatB' ETobanee when wrltlna

* ..c.BuIbs, Plants

* OF ALL KINDS.

I HULSEBOSCH BROS.,

* EIMGLEWOOD, N.J.

Mention the Florleta' Exchange when writing.

Allen's Cefiance Miponette!

Grown under glass, from special selected epikea. for
uorlsts use. None cinulne unless my signature Is
across the face of each pa.ket.

Sl.OO PER PACKET.
So KoedniniiD li h any of my indoor sronn
Heed, except lu sealed packets wiib my »1k-
uature acrons face ol each.— C. H. ALI.EN

C^ AS. H. ALLEN. Floral Park, N.Y.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

ALM

<£i^e^^

■ ■('IllA I't-IIU IH

riiniilfi

Ilerlinnla...
roryphn AiiHti-aliH .
I'ltndniiuM rtiliN

FRESH
ON HAND

100 111(10 soco

.. *0.-5 »5.0irf 13.5(1
.. 1.00 8(0 V2.50
... .7S 5.00 13.50
.. .75 5.ai 1,3.50
1.25 10.00 27 50

J. .-■ SCHILLER. 404 E. 34th SIreet. New York.

M.*nl1nn ihe PlnrlstB' Kx^-hancp wh»n w-irto-

♦<^ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦•

Hyacinths, Tulips . .
Narcissus, Crocus, etc.

N<I\V <»N HAM).

Send your list of wants for quotations.

BOBBINK & ATKINS, ♦

. Rutherford, N. J. t

t»« ♦♦♦« ♦*♦««««««««««««« *«1

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing

LOW P"'^^^

California Privet, '2 and 3 years old, $25

to ifiO per 1000.
H. P. Roses, own roots and budded, two
years extra fine ; also
H. Teas, field grown.
Yellow, Pink and White Ramblers, $G

pel- 100.
Marechal Niel, very heavy, $10 per 100.
Hypericum Aureum and Moserianum, ex-
tra heavy, S4 per 100.
80,000 Clematis Paniculafa, Held grown;
see price list.

200,000 AmpelopslsVeitchil.field grown;

see price list.
All Kinds of Ornamental Grassesand Herbaceous
Plants in Large Quantities.

Prices given on AyplicatiOD.

THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO ,

ELIZABETH, N. J.

Mention the Kluriauj l^Jxchange when wrltlag.

PLANT SEED CO.

Wholesale Merchants.

^^.^^ ST. LOUIS, jtjtjt^
5€€€€CCCCCCCCCCC€e€€€e€<^

■niiMn ine FL.rlBta- Exchange when writing.

100,000

Blleq's hm Plipoiietle

Fine stocky plants from seed bed : tbese
are the true strain.

4Uc. per 100 ; $3.00 per 1000. Sample, lOc.

J.C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Mention the FlorlBt»' Exchange when writing.

CALIFORNIA BULBS!

(Jriiwn at our own farms, now at hand,
ready forshipment, iu prime condition.

FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA.

(True White, from Bermuda Seed.)
Mammolb Bulbs, H to ?iin. diam., $7 per 1000
Extra Selected. % to H in. diam.. all sold.
First Class, !4 to % in. diam., $3.00 per 1000.

CALLA ETHIOPICA.

Mammoth Bulbs, 6 in. and up circum., Sflw

Extra Selected, 5 to 6 in. circum 7 rO

First Class, 3 To 4 in. cireum 5.00

Second Size, 3 to 4 in. cireum .'. 3 00

JACKSON & PERKINS CO., LT^l'rt'

Mention the FlortBta' Exchange when writing.

LILIUM LONGIFLURUM

57 liicli.
6-8 •■ .

BULBS VJUtrSlTALLV FINE!

Plant at once to have good results for
Easter. We offer for quick sales :

.100, »2.50 : case of SCO, »11.50
. " 4,00; " 460, 17.00

7- 9 Inch .
0-10 •' ,

. 100, »6.BO ; case of 3nii, »i 7.60
. " 11 00 " 200, 20.00

Extra fine CALLA ETHIOPICA to close out stock, 1 to IH inch. 100, $3.50 ; 1000, $30.00.

CYCLAIVIEN CICANTEUM BULBS.

The finest sorts. Bulbs IH to 3 inches across. Doz., $1.25 ; KO, $9.00.

C I C L. A IVI EN SEED 1)°°^ oae. saved from Giant prize blooms.

Separate sorts : lUi seeds, 86 cents ; 25U seeds, $1.75; Mixed, 100 seeds, 60 cents; 260 seeds. $1.26.
Dutcli Hyaclnttas, Tulips, Crocus, Etc., in stock.

TO SELL OUT *-'«-*-»»'»* HARRISH, 5.7, piump aua sound,
^^ S4.00 per 100.

-ADDRESP-

H. H. BERGER & CO.,

47 Barclay St., NEW YORK.

(Established 1878.)

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when wrltlDff.

940

The F=i-Orists* Exchange.

Ocala, Flffl.— F.D.Waite.nureeryman,
liaH accepted the poeition of superin-
tiridint <i( the Manatee Lemon Co., at
i'ahiietto.

Blnomiii^toii, III. — W. A. WatBoii,
who has Deeii rumiiug the ilel.ean
Cuuiity Nursery Compauy, haw scilil the
stock to W. E. RoBeney, who "ill con-
tinue to operate the nursery. .\Ir. Wat-
son haw been turning his hind into a
fruit farm, and will continue along that
line.

Decision on SJiatle Trees.— In almost
every ccnintry town, or small city, the
authorities give notice at least once a
year that property owners must trim
their shade trees orit will be done by the
city at the owner's expense. However,
bya recent deci-ion of the Illinois Sn-
j/renie Court the city authorities cannot
do the worl< and charge the expense to
the owner except by agreement. The
decision holds that the shade trees in
front of a man's residence belong to him
and are under his control, although lo-
cated on public projierty. The casein
which the decision was rendered was
where a proper ty ownersued a telephone
company for cut'ting off the limbs of his
trees.

Persistent Colors in Foliage.

Notwithstanding the attacks upon the
use of bright-colored foliage made by a
few prominent men at odd times, most
good landscape gardeners will find such
indispensable in the make-up of a land
scape, and will continue their use indefi-
nitely. .Nature made Mowers in brightest
colors, as well as in dull or iiuiet tints,
and they are undeniably beautiful and
attractive— no one would question their
desirability. My purpose is not to cham-
pion a particular usage, which may be
teft to the discretion of the artist, but
rather to praise the persistency of bril-
liant colors in certain plants. Perhaps
one of the most perfect variegations is
that of the Altluea. From first to last
it is ( lear-green and white, uuchangea-
i)le. Cornus siberica variegata is very
similar, though the proportif)n of colors
is not so well arranged. But in the
.\utumn it h.is added beauty in a pink-
ish tinge. In yellow and green varie-
gation the weigela takes the lead. The
tricolored privet is excellent but for its
continuous desire to revert to the grc^n
parental form. The variegated forms of
Corchorus japonica, I- orsythia viridis-
sima and Symphoricarpus vulgaris are
all fairly desirable, but not as pro-
nounced as the others.

.Vmong purple-leaved plants, the purple
barberry ranks quite high for persist-
ent color, though plants are occasion-
ally noticed fading to green at times.
Prunus Pissardii commences somewhat
greenish, but rapidly gains color, remain-
ing a deep, dark red until the leaves fall.
It is undoubtedly the best of its class.
The purple hazel, which is really black in
Spring, fades almost to a green as the
Summer advances; so does Rivers' pur-
ple beech, purple birch, Schwedleri and
Japanese maple; but these always re-
tain sufficient color to distinguish them
easily from true green forms.

Golden-leaved slirubs are irregular, the
elder being the best. The gidden mock
orange is popular, though lighter col-
ored. Spira-a opulifolia aurea gets so
green as to be almost indistinguishable,
at times, from the ordinary.

Numerous evergreens might be men-
tioned in Cf>nnection with our subject.
Retinospora squarrosa. in its silvery-
gray garb, is one of tlie distinct, finely-
colored ones: but in Winterit gets green-
ish. Most Colorado blue spruce turn
green as the foliage ages, tliough the
deepest colored ones will last in Winter,
too. These latter are rare and grand.
Grafting alone will secure a perfect strain
of color. There are numerous golden and
variegated yews, among which Taxus
elegantissima brightly leads. Variety
Washingtoid isonly lightly colored, fad-
ing away, but nevertheless a very atti'ac-
tive, graceful sort. The variegated yews
fire not remarkably brilliant. Tliuja var.
Geo. Peabody leads the arborvities in
depth of golden color. This is certainly
a magnificent variety and very persist-
ent in coloring. Variety Victoria ii^
equally as good "of its kind, being tipped
Tvith silver or very pale yellow. The va-
riety Meehani is somewhat himilar in the
manner of marking, except it is golden

and slightly tinged. It has a sharp con-
trast of green and gold, while Geo. Pea-
bodv has very little.

In" locating trees and shrubs having
variegated oreolored foliage, they should
alwavs be brought into harmony with
something else. It should also be re-
membered that in many cafes youngand
vigorous growth produces tlie highest
colors.

S. Mendelson Meehax.

Violets.

liditm- FUnisIs' Extliiinni.

I read with much interest, in your last
week's issue, the account of the violet
business in I'oughkeepsie, N. Y., at the
same time I regret very much timt yiiur
reporter did not gratify Highland (just
across the river) with a visit. We think,
without boasting, we can discount
Poughkeepsie ill violets; at least, visitors
all till us so; besides, Mrs. Moore has
about eighteen thousand, and I have
about sixteen thousand plants, all in
good trim, and which we hope will "pan
out "well a little later. Now, should you
gel a chance, just come over on the
bridge and I will give you the benefit of
pure air and a good ride.

You state in your issue of last week,
also, that Mrs." M. .1. Moore shipped,
"September 14, the very first violets this
season." This is an error, since I made
shipments regularly last week to Thomas
Young, .Jr., beginning September 11.

I do not write this for any reason, ex-
cept to say tliat you have a number of
constant readers at Highland, who
would not only he pi ased to greet you
with a cordial handshake, but burn a
little fragrant tobacco willi you as well.

I want to say in conclusion that I en-
joy your paper very much, and hope the
trade, generally, appreciate it as much
as I do. It is alive with the leading
florist issues of the day, and no one who
cares to keep up with the times should
be without it.

Trusting I may have the pleasure of
seeing you some time on "our side" of
the river, I will close.

J. W. Feeter.

Highland, X. Y.

[We appreciate ourcorrespondent's kind
words and cordial invitation, which we
hope, at some future date, to accept.
There is quite a number of violet grow-
ing establishments in his vicinity that
we would have liked very mucli to have
visited, but lack of time precluded us
from that pleasure. Some other time,
however. — En. 1

CATALOGUES RECEIVED.

T. R. Watpon. Plymouth, Maes— Catalogue
of Nursery Stock.

Griffith & Tcrner Co., Baltimore— Cata-
ogue of Bulbs, Seeds, etc.

Phoeue J. MARsnALT,. Hibrrnla, N. T —
Catalogue of Bulbs for Fall Planting.

Akchias Sped Store, Sedalin, Md.— Price
List of Bulbs, Plants, Seeds, etc.

Joseph Bancroft, Cedar Falls. la.— Cata-
logue of Bulbs, Cut Flowere. Designs, etc.

Peter Henderson & Co., New York —Illus-
trated Caialojiue of Bulbs, Plants, Seeds, etc

Henry F. Michell, Philadelphia, Pa.—
Autumn CataloKue of Bulbs, Plants, Seeds,
Tools, etc.

The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa.
—Catalogue of Hosts, Cannas and other plants,
illustrated.

Henry A. Dkeeb, Inc., Philadelphia.—
Wholesale Price List of Bulbs, Plants, Seeds,
Sundries. Autumn edition.

Barr & Sons, Covent Garden, London, Eng.
—Catalogues of Bulbs, Strawberries, Fruit
Trees, tweeds, etc.; also Catalogue of Gold
Medal Datfodils.

M01HU!lB.n

5,000 Berberis "Vulgaris

4,000 Berberis Vulgaris Purpurea

10,000 Berberis Thunbergii

Prices and sizes on application.

T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass.

Mention the Florlptg' Ei[ change when •writing.

CABBAGE PLANTS

Fleld-erown, 15 rts. per 100: $1.00 per
1000; if by mail add 10 cf«. per 100. Write
for prices on Inrse lots for fall phintlng.
D A D C I rr V Strong plants, ?.a cts.
"""w*-^" per 100; ?2., 50 a 1000;

if by mnil aild 'JO cts. per 100.
Other Vegetable Plants in Season. Cash with order.

R. VINCENT JR. 8 SON, White Marsh, Md.

MentloTi t>ie PlorlHta' Excbanre when wiitlns

FRUIT m FLOWER PUTES

Seed Packets and Supplies ot all kinds tor
NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS and SEEDSMEN

stock Cuts, 10c. per Bouare Inch. Engraving by all
procepses. Printing and Lllhograpblng.

Illiistrnled Cntnloeues n Specialty.

VREDENBUBG & CO., - Rochester, N.Y.

Mfntlnn thA Plnrlwri«' KYfhnnir^

h«n wrirtnff

VICTOR DETRICHE,

ANGERS, FRANCE, Offers:

YOUNQ TREES f^l^.^^'c-^^^rV,

Quince, Pear, Apple, Frunus, etc.
Rose Trees and Conifers, etc., etc.
PRICES ON APPLICATION.
Mention the Flnrlsta' Exchange when writing.

CAPE lESSAMINES

(Gardenia Florida.)

Strong: and stocky, from 3 inch pots, 8 to 10
inches, 75 cts. per dozen; $.5.(0 per lOli; 140.00
per 10(10. From flats, i! to 8 inches, $3.C0 per
ion ; $35.00 per 1000 ; 4 to 6 inches, $2.00 per 100 ;
$16.00 per 1010.

JOHNMONKHOUSE.CcddoNurs rles,!hreveport. La.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

AZALEA AMENA

One of the best dwarf, hardy,
early flowering shrubs. Ereellent
forcing plant. Well rooted plants,
from 3;; inch pots, S12.00 per 100.

SIMUEL C. MOON, Morrisvills, ""^f Pa.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

F . J A M E S, NURSERYMAN.

US8¥ (Calvados), FRAN'CE,

2Smen[l1 Fruit Tree Stocks, Forest Tree
Seedlings, Coniferae, Ornamental Shrubs,

etc., good sizes, prkes low ; packing extra.

Wholesale Price List free on demand.
Send your /ist of wants before giving your orders,
you wilt receive quotations by return of mail and
save dollars.
Mention the Florlata' Eichange when writing

NATURALTENNESSEE

Peach Seedt for Nurserymen.

I have procured a limited tupply of Genuine Natural
TenneBBce Peach Seed, crop of '98.

As there Is positively no crop this seastm, tlila seed Is
!^8 ^ood aenew eeed arid can be depended on.

Beware of so-called " natural seed, growth of '99."

Send pob Prices and Sample.

CHAS. BL.ACK:, Hlfftitstown, N.J.

Mention the Florist3' Exchange _when writing

GALIFORNIA PRIVET nishedplnnt^^.
•>tuL'i.. ft , .i;;'..(iO perloO; $20.00 per |;i()0().
l^. to iJ feet, $L'.00 per 100; .$15.00 per 1000.
l,i;!;ht, 2 year, pood plants, 15 to 24 inches,
:^1.5i» per 100, $16 00 per loOO.

A large stock of Meecli's Quince,
4 to 5 feet, $5.00 per 100; y, to 4 feet. $;i.Oi>
per 100. A few Orange aud Rea*«$
Mainmotti Quinces, nt same prieeB.
This Ntock will pleaKe.
CHAS. BlACK, HIghtstown, N. J.

MonfloTi thp Plrtrlatfl' FlTohflnir*» whpn writing

PEACH AND PLUM TREES delTer'y'.'-s'ss.

Hellable and clean stock at low wholesale rates. All
desirable leading varieties of FEACHEH, old and
new. In fruiting orchards. Have the new Triuinpb,
(lireenNboroT i^tid Sneed fruiting. Buds can be
supplied In season at low rates.

Very large stock of PI. Hill TREES, all on plum
roots, one and two yeara. Iluds can he supplied of
these also, either from nurseries or orchard trees. Have
all the leading Japanese varieties. Abundance, Bur
bank, Chabot, Satsuma. "Wlllard and others ; also the
new jfled J line and Wickson In good supply.

Usual su[iply also of ANpnrngun Uoots to offer.

ALEX. PULLEN,Mii)°") Nurseries. Mjiford, M.

Mention the Florlsta' Kxrhange when writing

P. OUWERKERK

1123 Summit Ave., Jersey City, N. J.

Just received from our Holland Nurseries

RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS,

SPIR/EA JAPONICA, LILIUM SPECIOSUM

PCONIES, BLEEDING HEART

POT GROWN LILACS, HYDRANGEA IN SORTS.

CLEMATIS and H. P. ROSES, m the best sorts.

PRICES MODERATE.
Mentmn th» Florlpm* ICT.^hanir^ wh^" wrltlwB.

HYDRANGEA

(Panirulata Grnndiflora.)

10 to 12 Inches »4 50 per 100; f40.00 per lOfO

IS to 24 " 6.(10 " 50.00

■il^toSteet 8.00 ■• 75.00 "

NEW SNOWBALL

( V i bu rn n III 1*1 i ca t u iii . )

3 inch pot plants ...$6.00 per 1(X); f55.00 perlOOa

2 to 3 feet 12 00 " 100.00 *'

4 to 5 feet 25,00 " 2O0.U0 "

This Is Al Btock, stocky and well branched.

We have 20 acres of Hardt Shrttbs, Vines,
Pbrennials, Small Fruits, tannas. Carnations,
Violets. Etc. AMPELOP8IS VKITCHII a specially.
Over 1,0U0,010 HOSES In stock, embracing more than a
thousand varieties. Prices the lowest.

WrPe ua for anything you may be In need of. "We
can save you money.

The Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa.

Mention the FIorlstB' Eichange when writing.

F. &, F. NURSERIES

Wr^iT^lV^]" TREES AND PLANTS m full assortment. Trade ^ca,al.,u.

SPRINGFIELD.
N€W JERSEY.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio,

Desire to call the attention of Florists and Nurserymen to their 40 acres of

B ARDV ROSES, their complete assortment of PRVIX and OR?< AMEMTAL,

XREES and SBRITBS, and their U Qreeuhouses of ROSES,

PAL,9IS, FICITS, FERNS, ETC.

Correspodence and personal inspection solicited. Trade List and Catalogues free.

The October Purple Plum.

Luther Burbank's latest and best production. We are
the introducers and can furnish first-class stock at lowest
prices. We have 500 acres in nursery stock — shade trees,
truit trees, ornamental trees, shrubs and small fruit plants, in
fact anything you can ask for. Catalogue, with colored plate
picture of October Purple Plum, free. Write to-day.
STEPHEN HOYT'S SONS CO., Bo.\ 40New Canaan, Conn.
M&ntlon the Florlata' Eichange when wrltlpg.

FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL

Small Fruits. Grapes, Shrubs, Climbing Plants, ^
Roses, Evergreens, Hardy Plants, Pseonies. T

Largest and ciioicest col lecl ions in America.
BEST NOVELTIES

Deecripth')- IlhistrateJ Ciitalotjiie free.

ELLWANCER & BARRY,

MOUNT HOPE NURSERIES. Rochester, N. Y. ^
Fifty-ninth Year. W

UentloB th. Tlorl.t.* Ex.hajire wh.n wrlUiiff.

TREES

W FOR ORCHARD AND GARDEN

i

i

September 23, 1899.

The Plorists' Exchange.

941

PALMS

The sizes enumerated below are of
special good value, in fine condition,
and certain to give entire satisfaction

Areca Lutescens.

Inch
pots.
2

3

4

Udell t.
(I pliiutiiiii pot), 6 to 8 inches

1 •' ■' " 10 to 12

:i " " " 12 to 15 "

2 •■ ■■ " 18 to 20 "

3 ■' " " 24 to 30

Per doz.

$1 00
1 25
3 00
5 00

Per ion
$7 00
10 00
25 00
40 00

12 00 100 00

Cocos Plumosus.

2|^ inch pols .
3

, $1 00 per ilozen ; $8 00
. 1 25 " 10 00

lH'i-

100

Cocos Weddeliana.

2'^ inch pots, 4 lo 5 iui'hes high .

3

8 to 12

Per doz.
. $1 25
. 2 00

Per 100

$10 00

15 00

Kentia Belmoreana.

loch
poM.

3

Ko. of
leaves

3 to 4

4 to 5

Per 100

fl5 00

25 00

F.acb

0 (5 to 7 48 " (heavy plan s) $5 00

9 n to 7 54 " ■" 7 .50

10 (; to 7 fiO " " 10 00

12 0 to 7 fiO to 72 " " 15 00

14 7 to 8 7 to 8 ft., $25 00, $35, to 50 00

Maii.v of llie larger sizes can be supplincl in tubs.

HelElit. Per doz.

8 inches, $2 00

10 to 12 " 3 00

48

54

fiO

fiOto72 "

7 to 8 ft., $25 00, $35,

Kentia Forsteriana.

Incb
puts.

2'.'

3

5

fi

7

0

1)
10
12
14
Hi

No. of

leaves

3

3 to 4

5

()

r. to 7

0 to 7
C, 1 o 7
G to 7
G to 7
7 to 8
7 to 8

Height.

8 inches
12 "
18 to 24 "

20 to 30
30 to 36

60 "

5 to 6 feet

6 lo 7 "

6 to 7 ■■

7 "

7 to 10

Per doz.

$1 50

2 50

(light) 7 50

Each.

$1 .50

2 00

6 00

7 50
10 00
15 00
25 00

Per ICO
$12 00

20 00

60 00
Per doz.
$18 00

24 00

$30.00, $35.00, 150.00, $75,00, and ^100 each.
Nearly all of the largest sizes are in tubs.

Latania Borbonica.

No. of
leaves

4 to 5
4 to 5

4 to 5

5 to 6

i;

6 to 7

6 to 7

7 to 8

Height.

10 to 12 inche

12 to 15 "

15 to 18 "

18 to 20 "

18 to 24 "

24 to 30 "

28 to 30 "

3fi "

Per doz.

$1 00

2 50

5 00

6 00
Each.

$1 00
1 25
1 50

Per 100

$8 00
20 00
40 00
50 00

Per doz.

$12 00
15 00
18 00

4 00 48 00

Ptychosperma

A heavy lot of 4 incli pots, 15 to
high, $3.00 per doz. ; $20.00 per 100.

Alexandrea.

18 inches

Araucaria Excelsa.

(Norfolk Islaud Pine.)

Our stocl{ of these is exceptionally large,
especially in small and medium sizes, tor which
there is always a strong demand.

Kach

4 inch pots, 8 to 10 inches high, 2 to 3 tiers, $0 60

5 " " 12 to 14 ■• '' 3 " 1 00

6 " " 15 to 18 " " 3 to 4 " 1 25

Araucaria Excelsa Glauca.

Kach

6 inch pots, 12 to 15 Inches high, 3 tiers, $1 25

7 " " 15 to 18 " '• 3 to 4 " 1 50

Araucaria Robusta Compacta.

We offer a graiiil lot of tliis liaiidsonie variety.
Note reduction in price.

Kach
5 inch pots, 6 to 8 inches high, 2 to 3 tiers, |1 25
I! " ■■ 12 " " 3 ■' 1 50

7 " " 15 to 18 " ■' 3 to 4 " 2 00

Livistona Rotundifolia.

A nice lot of 4 inch pots, about 8 inches high,
at special price of $3.50 per doz. ; |25.00 per 100.

Ficus Elastica.

(Rubber Plant.)^

4 inch pots, 10 to 12 inches high
6 " " 18 to 24 "

Per doz Per lOO

. $4 00 $30 00
. '.) 00 75 00

Pandanus Veitchii.

A fine lot of well-colored plants.
6 inch pots, 15 inches high $1 00 each

Are expected to arrive about October loth. Our Mr. Strohlein, who has just returned from an inspection of
our stocks in Belgium, reports that the plants, when he left, looked better than for several seasons.

Remember, we do not send out assorted case lots, made up in Europe, which are sent out just as imported,
in which you receive not only such plants that have suffered in ti'ansit, but also many varieties not suited to the
American demands. We make it a point to repack all of our importations, discarding everything that has suffered
in transit, as well as plants that are not well set with buds, thus insuring our customers against any possible loss.
We can also furnish in any colors or in any varieties that you may select.

r\ • , Including duty, packing and delivery, in good condition, to any E.xpress, Freight or Steamship Line in Philadelphia.

r rices '. Fine, bushy crowns, well set with buds, 10 to 12 inches in diameter, $4.50 per dozen ; $35.00 per 100. 12 to 14 inches
ill dianieliT, f6.00 per doz. ; $45 per 100 14 to 16 inches in diameter, $7.50 per doz. ; $55.00 per 100. Specimen Plants, $1 to $3 each.

FERNS

We have still a large supply of Ferns, in 2 and 2% inch pots. This is a .good
time to lay in a supply to pot up for this winter's use. Our list of varieties is still
very complete. During the cool' fall weather shipments, except to very distant points,
can be made with reasonable safety by freight.

Prices:

$3.00, $3.50 and .'|;4.00 per 100; $25.00, $30.00 and $35.00 per 1000, according to variety, for which see our current
Quarterly Trade List, of which a copy will be sent on application if you have not already received same.

HENRY A. DREER, 714 jhe« st, Philadelphia, Pa.

'^

942

THE FLORISTS' EXOHPtNGB.

SITUITIDIIS WINTED.

<:nver expense of forwarding.

WANTED, position In rose or carnation bouse;
eiDerlanc« In palms, terns, general stock.
E. B.. Flor(s»a' Exrhnnffe

POSITION as drenian wanted, steam orhc:' ;y»tcr
■t^ 40; Kood reference. Address C. T., 85 Dellfleld
Stret^l. Poutfhkeepsle. N. Y.

pardener or fireman:
'experienre; best < " '
iTxll2. Floral Park, L I ,

WANTED, situation „.,...„_—. --^-, ,„,
married; eleven years' experience; best <.r rel-
erences. P D. m - R"ir 112. Floral Park. L I., N.

SITUATION wanted October ist, hb assistant on
a flrst-class commercial place, by a man witD
some experience. Address D. Q., care Florists
Bxchanue.

WANTED.

Saoond-hand pipe. 100 ft.. 4 In: 250" ft.. 2 orJi'.i in.: fiOO
ft IM in Let me koow >vhat you have, aud quote
lowest cash price.

A. STORK, Jr.. Columbia, S C.

SITUATION wanted by flrst-class rose Kruwer;
would like to take charjie of section in rose or
caruHtloi hnusps; references. Address E. C.care
Florist b' Exchance. ^^^^_^_

SITUATION wanted, by a German. 30. In a flrst-
claSB cooimerclal place, where roses, carnHtions.
etc are urown; underatanda steani heating; rtler-
ences; state waees. E. J.. Florist Exchange.

SITUATION wanled as foreman on commercial
place, or as head gardener on private place In
New Jersey. New York, or near Phlladelplna: £0
years' experience.
Bxchange.

Address K. A , care Florists'

FLORIST wauts situation, has been 26 years in
the business, married, good propacatur. and
erower of carnatinns and bedding stock; has work-
ed in all branches of the business. E. L.. care
Floriat Exchange.

WANTED.

40C or 500 square feet second-hand gliiss, 10x12

inches. Address
MARTIN ODENDAHI-, - Carl)ondale, Pa.

W^ ANTED.

One (hoiisard Pieony roots, irhite, pink and
lightshades. Slate size, price and quantity ot
each variety. Address

JSipjPPOIITyHlllES^

^^^ FOR RENT.

store ana Greenhouse, 20 x 80, $100
per year, in city otz60,iwi stipulation, Forsale
400 Ph<rnlx CnnarlenslB.Jin.pots.perUO, »15(i"

400 Wn-hioKlODln 4 in. ,?"„

eon Kenlinllelmorpana JMI.n. '"-J"

700 Hentla l-prsterlnnnlHin. ^g-™

'™ All'.'"d''rV must be ricelv"ed by October ist.
accompanied bvoa'h. ^__.^,-,,«,
OTTO OKFHAVS,
ro2 Charlton St., Kewarfc, N. J.

I

E. H.

care Florist's Exchange.

A LARGE CONCERN

wishes to correspond with Manufacturers
and Importers of Florists' Supplies.

Address, Correspondence, E, E., care of
Florists' Exchange.

MISGELltllEDIIS.

Bate «1 per Inch. No adv. less than 50c.

FOR SALE.

I have still unsold a limited amountof extra
good second 3-inch hot water pipe at 8c. per
toot. Also some 4-inch, Speak quick,

\r. H, SALTER, Rochester, N. T.

WANTED

By October l8t, by single man, age 36, a
position on commercial or private place;
32 years of experience in sreenhouee and
outdoor gardening, 3 years' reference from
present employer. State particulars.

J. N., care A, Bridgeman's,

31 E. 19th St., NewYorli.

HELP WIHIED

Bkte SI per inch. No adv. less than 50o.

W^ ANTED.

An experienced florist. State salary expected
to start.

A. STORK, Jr., Columbia, S. C.

Xtr A IWTPr* .Married, all-ronndup-to-dateprop-
W An 1 IVU aua'or of roses and «eneral slock
for catalogue trade, to take care of bon»e< and do
oihcr necessary work. Must be sober and reliable;
stead; place tor rlBht man. State wages with house
furnisbed and plTe reference.
J.E. IA<KSON - Painesville, Gn.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

Bate SI per inch. No adv. less than 50c

FOR SALE

On easy terms. Greenhouse, hot beds and
dwelling; doing a good business. For particu-
lars inquire ((

S. C. BBENDEIj, ^Vest Newton, Pa.

FOR SALE.

Greenouse, barn and 9 footi house. J500 feet of glass;
flrst-claas retail stand In a Massachusetts City; reason
for selling, going Into other businees. Terms to suit
buyer. Price, $3500. Address__ ^^^_^^^^^, ^^^^^^^^

FOR SALE.

Business netting tl50 to tSJO monthly, with large
opportuiilty lor develoinient, 600O ft. ot glass. Having
other Interests will sell at real esrate value, »2500, halt
cash, halance time to sun. For quick a ceptance
only; Penna. E. K., care Florists' Lxcbange

DWELLING AND GREENHOUSE.

4000 feet glass, good town, no competition, good
thing. IJOu.OU cash and $20.00 monthly will buy U.

W. J. OLDS, Du Bois, I'n.

V%T A \TTI?r» At once, a man, single or
W Ai\ ItiV married, with small family,
to assist foreman, one who has some knowledge
of growing roses.
D. !»., care Florists' Exchange.

WANTED.

Capable, energetic. Christian man, able to take charge
and willing to work ; 5000 f-^et genera! -tock ; stale ex-
perlence and wages wanted^ with board.

E. G., care Florists' Exchange.

-WANTED.

A working foreman, on commercial place
near New York City; must have experience in
growing Palms, Ferns, Ficus, etc., for New
York trade,

E. K.. care Florists' Exchange.

W^anted at Once.

«

Single, young or middle aged man, for gen-
eral greenhouse work; must have experience.
Will take him as partner with small capital;
good place for right man.

HEVSS THE ELomsx,

West Entrance of Cypress Bill Cemetery,

Broolilyn, N. T.

MISGELLINEOUS WtNTS.

Bate Bl per Inch. No adv. less than 50c.

W^ANTED.

2000 VIOLET PL.iNTS, Marie Louise.

Send sample and state lowest spot cash price.
Or will give in exchange fleld-Krown SCOTT
and McUOWAN CAKNATIONS. First-class

stock.

JOHIS RECK,

BrIdKeport, Conn,

Mention the FIorl«t»* Bxchance wlien writlns.

FOR SALE OR TO LET.

The Greenhouses of the late Wm. Johnson,
in Pawtucket. R. I. ; in gooa repair, good sys-
tem of heating; excellent chance fur the riffht
man to do a good business with a small capital.
Address,
9IRS. E. Mr, JOHNSON.

Pawtucket, R. I.

FOR SALE.

Four Greenhouses, 11 x 100 feet, well stocked
with carnations, n ses, smilax, lilies and chrys-
anthemums; healed by Scully Invincible boiler;
ciiy wateron place; paying business.whclesale
and retail; bargain to the right person. Address

ENOS H. DALT, Rahway, N. J.

PUBLIC SALE of FLORIST'S BUSINESS

On Wedneeday, Ocloberdth, l&9',i.at2.3(>i'.M ,
on the premises, situate on the corner of Cum-
mings and Chestnut Ave.. Trenton, N. J., I
will offer to the highest bidder at the above
time, the old established florist's business prop-
erty. The improvements on the premises
consist of a good dwelling, barn, abeds, etc..
also 5 large greenhouRea, are nearly new, and
have all the modern improved method of hot
water heating. This is a good chance for some
one. as the plant will positively be sold. The
lot is lUB feet front by 183 feet deep.

Terms will be easy, and further conditionsou
day of sale by

CHA8. I.. PAXXERSOIS.

Mention the Florists" Exchange when writing.

FOR SALE CHEAP.

Lot of new Sinifle Thick Glass, 10x12
and 10x14. Other sizes also low.

8. JACOBS & SONS,

Wholesale Jobbers in Greenhouse Glass,
406 W. 13. h St., New York.

To Close Out Our Business at Ksnnstt Imnl

A FEW THOUSAND

SCOTT, ELDORADO and CARTLEDGE,

At $30.00 per 1000.

AlJout 700 12 ft. Snsh liars, second hand, at 10c,
each; 1800 ft. 4 in. pipe (cast), 10c. per foot.

A HOILER made ot 4 In. pliie and heatlne satis-
factorily lawfeetot same, nearly new, S:t0.00 casb.

EDWARD SWAYNE, Wawaset, Pa.

Montreal.

Trade Reports.

With the return of customers from
the seaside business is reviving, and
what good flowers there are find ready
sales. Roses, considering the time of
year, are of fairly good quality and fetch
$1 to f 1..J0 per dozen. Carnations are
very scarce; about the only ones visible
are a few from the West, and they are of
very moderate quality. Asters are get-
ting better, with the cooler nights, and
command 25c. to 40c. per dozen. Ferns
in pots ot about the value of $1 are in
very good demand; also small ferns in
paiis and small palms.
News Notes.

Bertie Graves, who has been run-
ning his father's place at Westmount,
for sereral years, is about to turn the
place back again and start in British Co-
lumbia or California, the Canadian Win-
ters being too vigorous for his health,
which has not been very good lately.
Mr. Graves is just recovering from
another attack of la grippe, which has
left him quite deaf. The establishment,
which has become very valuable lately,
through the rapid growth of this fash-
ionable suburb, will be disposed ot for
residential purposes at an early date.
The same may be said of the old estab-
lished Ware place, famous for its carna-
tions. Messrs. John Eddy & Sons have
also suffered severely from building opera-
tions, and the Murray establishment
also is suffering from the snme cause.

Joseph Bennett has moved in town
again so as to be in closer touch with his
retail business. Fred Bennett will look
after his interests at Lachine and occupy
his late residence.
Horticultnral Show.

Scbediilc's i>f till- coming show are
now out and can bcdbtaiiied on aiijilica-
tion to the Sl•(•l■etar^ , Mr. Bowles, Stand-
ard Lite Building. B.

KuBi'QtiE, Ia.— The Harkett Floral Co.
have planted their new houses, and with
the resources at hand will be able to give
even greatersatisfaction to theirpatrons.

W. M,

On account of high prices at which pipe is selling many greenht use owners are putting in
spcond-hand boiler tubing for hot water heating. To accommodate such, we have secured a lot
cl flrst-class tubing which we can sell at very low prices.

We Hanufacture Elbows, Tees, Hangers, etc., for the Tubing.

If you are putting in hot water, and wish to save money, it will pay you to wrile to us.

DEAN BOILER CO., 73 Pearl Street, BOSTON, MASS.

UentloQ the Florl»u' Exchange when writing.

Peru Ind.— F. B. Tinker is one of the
latest additions to the S. A. F., having
attended his first convention at Detroit.
He says New York' will See him there
sure. And, by the way, I bear hosts of
others expressing themselves thusly
already. Mr. Tinker has a snug plant,
located about the same time as the oil
wells here, and bids fair to outlive them.
He was one of the first to use butted
glass, but after an experience of eight
years will revert to the lapped method,
as, he says, his houses are influenced too
much by'the force ot the wind and are
constantly yielding. They are both well
built and modern.

LocANSPORT, Ind.— J. Newby, having
business at home, could not attend the
convention, yet his spirit was with us,
and the proceedings so cleverly described
by the Exchange were read with inter-
est. Three new houses and a fine office
are the result ot a .Summer's labor.

Bi.ooMiNOTON, III.— A. Washburn &
Son report stock in good shape for Fall.
Mr. Washburn, Jr., was one of the most
interested delegates to the convention.

Peoria, III.— We missed the genial
face of J. C. Murray at Detroit; he is one
of the regulars. His reason tor absence
w.as owing to a change of foreman, Jas.
Reeve, the new grower, having just
arrived from Chicago, where he was sev-
eral years with Andy Mc.\dams.

SpRiNGFiELb, Ills.— Mr. Brown, of
Brown & Canfield, is of the opinion that
a golf team will be in order for New
York, as manv of the bowlers are feeling
rather blue, and to prevent interest in
games from languishing the ladies could
join U9, And, by the way, you can scarce-
ly realize how disappointed some ot the
fair sex feel that they were prevented
from appearing in tliat splendid picture
at Detroit, wherein Apollo is represented
in iunumeralile instances. Miss Bell
Miller would have liked to know how
many sisters were at the convention. I
assured her she would nothave felt lonely
by any means had she joined us. H. I>.
Phelps says he is more than ever con-
vinced the" title of Ornamental Horticul-
turists was well meant when gazing
upon some ot the boys: but they should
be seen at home in their working outfii.
It is then tlie practical part asserts itself.
As one ot the craft expressed himself:
"This heats pushing wheelbarrows or
chasing eelworms; " it makes one forget
one's surroundings for a while. Louis
I'nderzagt is busv overhauling his decora-
tive stock in anticipntion of a lively
time at the capitiil this session. He has
the bulk of the plant decorations there.

St. LoriR, Mo.— E. H. Michel's neve
store at the Wc»t End is a handsome
building, with the indisitensable show
house attached. No pains have been
spared to make this a model retail place,
and the good wishes of the craft are in-
cluded in the good will that is to come,
Ostertag Bros, have built one of the
most handsome ice boxes I have yet seen.
It is is of mahogany, taken from the Old
Planters' Hotel, so well known and pa-
tronized bv a"galaxy of the "Old Guard,"
of St. Louis, of whom Jas. Davidson, of
Riverton, is"a still youthful member. F.
J. Fillmore is still producing choice roses
and carnations, I called on Jas, Gurney,
superintendent of Shaw's garden. He
had just received the report from the
Aquatic Department ot the successful re-
sult of obtaining a striped red and white
nvmphtea among several new departures
in water lilies. One of the finest things
to be seen just now, apart from the can-
nas, arethe crape myrtles: some are as
free and carry trusses which in the dis-
tance can ea"slly he mistaken for the
Crimson Rambler rose. I noted also the
fine color effects in bedding: one most
striking wasa bed of Plumbagocapensis,
with an edging of Artemesia stellariana.
An exquisite jilant is a new ag- ratum,
which originated fnun one plant, a selec-
tion from ,"),I100 seedlings: the bloom in
color, is a celestial blue, and the habit of
the plant is vigorous and shrubby. It
has been named Stella Gurney.

Kansas City, Mo.— R. S. Brown &
Sons are prepared for a heavy season,
their stock and houses being in good
shape. Humteld Floral Co. are planting,
as is George Kellogg, at Pleasant Hdl,
Dry weather has affected the plants
quite a little, but Harry Millatt says
they can show results quite equal to
Buffalo and Elmira, and I see no reason
why it cannot be done. Samuel Murray
has things looking tiptop at the Pros-
pect street place. Col. Sharp is a flrst-
class grower, as he was formerly a fighter.
Arthur Newell made some heavy pur-
chases at the convention, W. M.

ei tember 23. 1899.

The Plorisxs' Exchange.

943

0W

New York.— The New York Florists'
BowlingClub members held a meelluK at
the alleys Monday evening, .September
18. for the purpose of eleetins offleers.
The following' were chosen: President,
P. O'.Mara; vice-president. T. Roehrs;
secretary, J. \V. Withers; treasurer, A. S.
Burns; captain, F. Traendly. The pres-
ent alleys were rented for another year,
an<l to induce a regular attendance of
members President O'Mara offered as a
prize, a ball and cover, to be awarded to
the individual linocliing down the most
pins during the month of October. Other
premiums are in sight for the months of
Novemljeraud December. The dues were
flsed at $1 per month, a reasonable
amount, surely. The following scores
were rolled :

1

2

1

2

Burns 127

1.15

O'Mara....

1115

IBS

Withers 97

108

Manda

, 115

13.1

Schultheis

147

Siebrecbt..

..119

73

Bartholomae ..

1IH

Margball ...

..119

1.^'i

Butterfleld...l03

Dl

Schenck

..110

7R

K'lehra

n^

}?t

Canadian Horticultural Association.

This association held a very successful
meeting at Ottawa, Ont., September 11),
20 and 21.

lu his address the president reviewed
the worli of the past year, and suggested
the giving of certificates of merit by the
'association for meritorious introduc-
tions. He spoke of the healthy condi-
tion of business in Canada, and urged
united effort in the encouragement of ex-
hibitions. He also touched on the same-
ness in the nature of the stock grown,
remarking that " thelove of flowers is so
well-nigh universal that e^ery season
the wonder grows that more originality
is not displayed in choice and selection."
The president also referred to the great
and growing need of a Canadian trade
paper, and the assistance capable of
being rendered by the association to
other and kindred bodies.

A resolution restricting membership to
those in the trade was lost.

The matter of a trade paper was re-
ferred to a committee, who reported that
a trade paper, under tlie title of " The
Canadian Gardeners and Florists' Ex-
change," be started as soon as possible.

Election of olticers resulted as follows:
.1. McKenna, president; H. Dale, first
vice-president; .J. Bennett, of Montreal,
second vice-president. A. H. Ewing was
re-elected secretary, and John H. Dun-
lop, treasurer. Mr. Simmers was elected
on the E.xecutive Committee for two
years, and Messrs. Wilshire, Scrim and
Graham, lor three years. The place of
meeting was an easy win for Montreal.
There were a few good exhibits of plants.

The social portion of the gathering
was well looked after, and much enjoyed.

Full report next week.

St. Joseph, Mo.— W. Krunun & Sons
have increased their store space to ac-
commodate expanding business. J. W.
Kidd has made many iniijroveMieiits to
his greenhouse plant during; tliH.Summer.
J. L. Stuppy is away on a hshing trip.

M.

Pansies intended for bedding effects
next Spring should be planted out as
soon as posssible so that they will he
able to make some headway before cold
weather sets in. Early planting means a
great deal to the plants, so that there
should be little hesitation in removing
other things to make ronm for them.
The same may be said of chrysanthe-
mums, which have been grown in pots
all Summer, to take the places of Sum-
mer bedding plants. The sooner they
are put in the positions in which they
are to bloom the better.
G. W. O.

pTnsies worth raising

SEED, A oz., $1-00; 1 oz., $1.00

PI,AJ«T8, f. o. b. express here,

60« for $2.50; 10(10 for $4.00.

CASH WITH OBDEH.

G. SOLTAU a CO., Jersey City, N. J.

199 GRANT AVENUE.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

PAN(tY PI ANTQ giant, fine mixed, for
rnnoi runniO Uew York market, per
1000; J3.00 ; per 10.000. »26.00. Cash, please. Come and
see them. 1 claim 1 am the largest pansy Krower m
the United Stales.

JOHN I.APPE,
Juniper Ave., Maspelh, 1,. I., N.Y.

Mentlnn the F^oHsta' Exchange when writing

. Geiiaij Giant Paqsy Plants..

strong and fine, 1000 for JS.oO; 500 tor $2.25.

CHiS.WRiGE,"A\:^l'rJerseyCit',H.J.

Mention th» IHorlsf Eirohang* when wrtttng

100,000 PANSIES

Harris's Lnree flowering Mixture. 60c. per
100. by mall ; $8.50 per loOU, by express. Cash
with order.

100.000 GERANIUMS, rooted cuttings,
ready November lat.

C. A. HARRIS i CO., Delanson, N. Y.

Mention th> Florlita' BJxchajif when wrItlnK.

ZmilGIEBEL eilNT PINSIES

Seed in trade packag-ee, $1.00 or $5.00 per oz.

PLANTS of the above strains at the same
price as the common strains, $5.00 per 1000.
Also larsre transplanted plants for winter
bloom, $2.00 per lOX

DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, Needham, Mass.

Mention the noriBts' Eichange when writing.

VAUTIER'S

MAMMOTH PANSY.

New tTop seed now ready. This Is the
largest and flnewt I'anHy ever offered. We
have te»tImonialH from florietsfrom all parts
of the U. S. praiHlng its size and meritH.
Trade packet, $1 00; oz., $4.00.

H. G. FAUST i CO.. 'A^^r^'?:, PHIU., Pi.

Menrion the tnorlwf' ETohanre when writing

lUPRESSUS SEEDS

Or CHAM.ECYPAUIS LAWSONIANA. true, fresh
Iniported se-d, per UMAi, 75 cts. ; per KI.OlXi, fd.OO.

Crypioiiieria Japonicn. like Araucaria E-\-
celsa. but ten iliiiee clit-aper, per ICO, :i5<- ; per 1000. $2,0i>.

Hprina Flowei-H, Birung, stocky plants of (jIANT
PANSV. luO kinds, Vllmorln's and Benary's stnilns.

(■ill lit Hit jsy. Jewel and Bride, Victoria For-
Bet-.lle-Not, blue; Siiene C'onipncta* tl. pi.,
pink and erarlft. each kind, by mall, per lUO, 50 cts. ;
by express, per 1000. $3.50.

Cash with order, please, or In Excbantce fur
VIOLKTS. C.MINATIONS and HOSES.

SHELLROAD GREENHOUSE & SEED CO.. Grange. Md.

Mention the FlotiatB' Ex^rhange when writing.

The Finest Pansies

IN THE WORLD.

40.000 of Koenier*H (■innt Prize PniiHieN.

separatf colors or mlscd, at 40r. per lOOt S^.OO
per tOOO.

Farciuliar Violets* about 1.500, from 2 1':
Inch pots, at $3.00 per lOOi S^'iO.OO per 1,000-

Cash with order.

M. E. KRAUS,

320 Davenport Ave., New Haven, Conn.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

SCHMIDT'S PANSIES

have: mo eqvai,.

Comprising the cream of all the Leading Strains.
I grow my own seed and know jiict what I am eelllug.

One lUillio Flnnta. ready now; flue, stocky
plants. 50 ctfl per ItO ; t3 W per loOU ; 10,000 for f 25.0U.

SEED from the above, i^i oz., $;.50; oz., f4.00.

DAISIES (BelllB), strong plants of the largest
double varieties, Longfellow and SnowbiiH. 50 cents
per 100; fS.OOper lOOO.

J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa

-Mentlnn the Florists' Exchange when wrltlne-

PANSIES

Roemer's Superb Prize Pansies.

ThiB Improved strain all the leading novelties
Included; strong bushy plants ready now;
611 cts. per li 0, l>y mall ; $2 UO per BOO, by ex-
press; $4.00 per 10(10; $7.U0 per 2000; $10.00 per
3000 ; $16.00 per 6000.

CASH WITH ORDER.

PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa.

Grower ot extra fine Pansies.

Mention Ui« Florists' Exohan^e wtaeo writing

500,000

Pansy Plants

NOW READY.

r.ood size- stocky, wett rooted plants, of Schmidt's
(Krfiirtl Iniernatlonal Mixture of SIU»\V VARIE-
TIES. Largest flowering, unsurpassed (luallty. 5H cts.
per lOU, by mall; f a 00 per 50i). $3.50 per 1000. »mKt per
10.0(0 by express. Extra Qne. large stocky plume
ready to bloom, fS.OO per 1000. This strain has proved
Itself to be extra line, giving sntlsfsictlon to all who try
it If you buy this year. I am sure you will come again
for more next year.

RAI^ir^ (BKLLIS). fine, stocky plants of the
uni^^ikvi largest, double flowering varieties, in
mixed colors, 40 cts. per Hh). by mail; $1.50 per 500,
f2,5U per lOOO. »20.t;0 per 10,000 by express.

SATISFACTION tJU ARANTEED.

GUSTAV PITZONKA, Bristol, Pa.

PANSIES BIY SPECIALTY.

Mention the Florlgt.' Erchange when wrltlOK.

I HAVE ABOIIX

25,000 PANSY PUNTS

of my own private strain, more than I shall use, and
warrant them for size and color to equal any on the
market. Price, H.OO per iCOO.

VICTORIA FORGET-ME-NOTS »liS

ENGLISH DBL. HOI.I,VHOCKS,
EOXGLOVCS, CAISTERBITRV
BECLS and COREOPSIS GRAN-
DIFLORA, $1.00 per 100.

J. B. SHURTLEFF, JR., Revere, Mass.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Large Flowering. 300,000 Superb Colors.

The Jennlrigrs Strain. They are all that can
tic desired in Pansies, so far as quality fctjee,
and are always satisfactory to the buyer who
wants the best. Extra tine stocky plnnts,
ready to Ijloom, $5 per 1000, express. Medium
(■ize, for cold frames 60c. per 100 by mail; $4
pnrlOOO; 6000. $17 by express. White and
IJlue- in separate colors, same price.

SEEu of above strain. $1 per pkt : $5 peroz.
CASH WITH OUDEK.

E. B. JEIIN!ll6S,'">lU°'Soutliport,Coiii

Grower of Thb Finbst Panbikb.
Mention the Florljta' Eichange when writing.

^'""""""""""""Vllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll'-

VEBfi'S PRISIES I

riants In abundance from now until March E

No danger of your order not being flliei] and E

less danger of your not being pleased with the p:

Btraln. fc

It fs the best Id the market; the best florists W
Bay 80. E

PLANTS ONLY. U

Free by mail at 75 cts. per 100; E

250 for $1.50; 500 for $3 50, E

and by express, |4.00 per 1000. 3

ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. I

iiimiiiiiiiiiimmiiuiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii.f

Mention th» FloHatii' Biehang^ wh«.n wwttng

The above half-tone is from phi

ipli of our

NEW YOBK SlflHT WBRKET BLENO (2631!) PimiiT.

SEED— .-0 cents per JODO, .fl.OO per ."lOdO, anrl .f2.,'j() per oz., postpaid.
PLANTS— .^0 cents per 100, .fS.OO per 1000.

The hah-tone to the left is from
photograph (half natural size) of our
plants as grown at our

Clovena Nurseries

" Home of the Pansy."

The wonderful development of root
growth, as shown, is caused by the
s[)ecial character and conditions of the
soil at ''Clovena."

The matter of price ranges accord-
ing to the quality of bloom and size
and iiuantity of plant.'5 desired. If we
grew plants from our 40 cts. an oz.
mixture (2744) we could sell them at
.$l..")(>per 1000.

Write us what you want and get
our special prices.

We lia ve a stock of plants, trans-
planted, in separate colored giants,
suitable for winter forcing, at
|;1..50per 100, and .'$12.00 per 1000.

WHOLESALE PRICE LIST
OF SPED FREE. . . .

NEW YORK MARKET GARDENERS' ASSOCIATION,

P.O. BOX 2341. 39.41 CORTLANDT STREET, NEW YORK.

Mention tlie Florists' E^xchan^e wh«n writing.

944

THB FLORISTS' BXCHKNGE.

2H inch potB, $6.00 per lOO.

Asparagus ^^^Vpl? m"' '^ """' "'"'■
Carex Variegata ^'^.a':" ''°''' *''*

Rnonnia Dov S inch rnns, $10.00 per 100,

DCgonia Kex 3 j.^.^ pu,s, 5.00 per wo.

Primiila (Chinese), ObcoDlca Frimbri-
r rilllUla atum and Obconica Hybridum,

2 in. pots, $3.50 per 100; 3 iii. pots, $5.00 per 10(1.

r\r/'ltaman finest strain in 4 colors, 2% inch

L<y(,ianicn po^g^ js^o per luo.

All of the abo\'e plants are in fine condition,
and are sure to give satisfaction.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich.

Mpnttnn the Florlntii' Exchange when wrttlng.

A NEW DECORATIVE PLANT

Gryptomena Japooica

(JAPAN C£DAR.)

As handHonie aw Arauearia Excelsa but more
graceful and more easily srown.
4 In. pots, $15 a 100 ; 2^ in. pots, »9 a 100.

HYDRANGEAS

OTAKSA
RED BRANCHED
THOS. nOQQ
4 to 6 crowns, »10.00 per 100;

2 to 3 croivnB, ST. 00 per 100.

ASPARAGUS SPRENCERI

4 in. pots, $9 a 100; 2H in-. $B a 100.

Jaclison i Perldns Co., Newarl(, NewYorli.

Mention the FlorlBti«' Kxchnng^ whpn writing.

RARE CHANCE.

For some one having room, to speculate on
a sure thing.

Dracaena Indivisa

Fine, stocliy plants, absolutely healtby, 16 to
24 inches high (meaBiired natural position),
6 inch pots, $10.C0 per 100 ; 1200 for $100.00. F.
O. B., satisfaction goaranted,

With proper care this lot can be easily sold
next spring for $300.00, but must be sacriflced
now for lack of room. Cash with order, please.

GH&S. GIFFORDHO.,Orisl(any,N.Y.

Mention thfr Florletfl' Exchange when writing.

15.000 LATANIA B0R60NICA

Fine plants of exceptionable value, viz:

ICO 1000
2 characterized leaves, 13 to 15 in. $15.00 $135.00
2 to 3 " " 4 in. pots,

15t0l8in 20.00 150.00

4 to 5 characterized leaves, 5 in.
pots, 18 to 2U in 26.00

5 to 6 characterized leaves, 6 to 6

in. pots, 18 to 21) in 40.00

CAL,ADI1JMS, fancy sorts,
named, large dry liulbs 10 00

BIOTA AUREA NANA.

The finest of all the Biotas, hardy North, is
also used for decorative purposes where it is
too cold and exposed for palms. Plants from
open ground with balls of earth.

100 1000

12 to 16 inches $12.00 $100.00

16 to 18 " 30 00

24 to 30 " 40.00

EVERBEARING PEACH.

A desirable variety, fruit ripens for three
months, budded trees, 3 to 6 feet, $10.00 per 100

OVER ONE ACKE OF GLASS...

350 ACRES IN NURSBKY STOCK.
^^Send for Trade List and Descriptive Catalogue.

P. J. BERCKMANS CO.,

Fruitland Nurseries, - - Augusta, Ga.

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AsparaeusTSpreniieri, 3 In.. ex strong, »6 per 100.

Balby l'rimi-o»e. 2 In.. M per 100

Bliby I>riiiiro»e, 3 In., spi-cial value, »S per 100.

All clenii anil;liealtLr anil ready to pot on. Sample
10c. Canh only. g_ BATSON,

KAI.AMAZO(l, - - - M1CIII(;AN.
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BOSTON FERNS

Fine pot-erown plants, ready for S and 10 Inch pots,
75 cts. and f I 00 each.

Excellent bench-grown plants, ready for 5, 6, and
7 Inch pots, 40 cts., 50 cte. and 60 cts each.

Now Is the time to order and pot up.

A. J. BALDWIN, Newark, Ohio.

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leplirolejis hUi Soslomsis

The handsomest decorative plant in
cultivation, $6.00 a 100; $40.00 a 1000.

Mine la the Genalne Stock.

FRED. C.BECKER.Cambridge, Mass.

1730 CAMlUilUGP: ST.
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PALMS AND FICUS.

Ficus Elastica, 20 In. hlRh, 35c. each; Kentia
Itelmoreana, Tin pots, 3ft. high, heavy plantH,
»3 OO each ; 7 In. pots, 3 ft. high. »2 50 each ; 6 In. pots,
21-30 in. high. fl.Sti each; 5 In. pots, 20 In. high. i5c.

Kentia Forsteriaiia, 20-24 In. high. 75c. each.

Ai-eca l.ule»ceiis. 7ln. pot, 24 In. high. 3 plants
In a pot, »l 25each; 6 In. pots, 24 In. high. 75c. to »1 each.

Lataiiia Borbonicn, 7 In. pots. 241n.hlgu, *100.

I'audauns H tills, 4 In. pots. 20c. each.

A. NELSSON, , .

Bo.x SS.5. Pater^on. N. .1.

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FERNS AND ARALIAS

i t^ nnn PTFRI** 2 inch pots, Hne plants,
I3,UUU ritnio in jufgg varieties.

Price, per 1000, $25 00.

500 ARALIA SiEBOLDl y^Pf^ ^^il

per 110; }6 00 per doz.

L. KOROPP, Chicago, ills.

Cor. Wellington aod W. Ravenswood Park.
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FERNS

A floe aBeortment for
florlBts' oee, from 2
and 2!^ In. pots. Also
SelaE^inella Einiliana, Cyperiis, Pelav-

f'ouiunis, 6 bent commercial varletlee, mixed; 2i^
bch. All the above $3.50 per 100.

BABY .PRIWROfSES. ? 3-lDch. strong, at
JUSTICIA VELLTINA.i 50 cents per dozen.

J. G. EISELE, - Philadelphia, Pa.

20tlJ AND ONTARIO STS.
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From open ground, fine stufC, ready for 6, 7
and 8-inch pots, at 10, 15 and 2ic each.
Cllll BV fine 2-inch etcck, $1.25 per 100;

iamlLAA $10.00 per looo.

J, B. HEISS, ^!;r.f?/*e'r Dayton, Ohio.

Cash with order.
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Send for our
Price IjIbI of

P&k and Ferns

We now have a fine lot
of Kentlas. Latanlaa, As-
paraguB, Araucarlas,
Nepbrolcpls BoBtonl-
ensls, etc.
CYCAS REVOLUTA. from 75 cts. to $15.00 each.

In any quantity.
PINE NEEDLE SOIL, a fine soil for palms and
ferns, |1.50 per bbl.

GEO. WITTBOLD. ..aM?:*.^.t. CHICAGO, ILL.

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TRY SOMETHING NEW

In Your "Winter FlO'wering Plants.

ERICAS

All pot grown, set with bud, handled as easy as an Azalea
with similar treatment. Cash prices for October delivery.

Erica Melanlhern. 4 Inch $20.00 per 100; flSO.OO per 1000. 7 Inch $'.1.00 per doz.

" Fersolula alba, 4 Inch I8.0O - 150.00 " 6 " 6.00

•' " rosea, 4 Inch 18.00 '• 150.00 " 6 " 6.00

" RrKerminaiiB, 4 Inch »IHOO per 100; $150.00 per 1000.

•• Cupressiana, 4 Inch 1800 " IWi.OO

•• \Vilinareana, « Inch $6.00 per doz.

Larger sizes and other varieties at reasonable prices.

H. D. DARLINGTON, Flushine, Long Island, NEW YORK.

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DRAGiENA SANDERIANAirr

PEFF,RA»nlIA ARIFOLIA. 3 In pots, $8 per 100.
FICUS EIjASTICA. 6 Inch pots. 18 Inch, $40.00 per

100 ; 8 Inch pots, 3 to 4 teet, $1,50 each.
VIOLET FAR«Jl'HAIt, 4 Inch, $7.50 per ICO.

DnorC Relne M. Henrietta, Rambler. Aglala,

nUoCO Mnie. Alfred Carrier, and other climbers,
4 Inch pots, strong, $10 00 per 100.

(GENISTA, 3 Inch, very bushy, $10.00 per 100.

€ YC1.A[>IEN. 4 inch, strong, from best seed attain-
able. $15.00 per 100.

AZALEA INDICA. 4 Inch pots, stems 6 to 12 Inch,
bushy, $15.00 per 100.

GOLDEN GATE ROSE, 2 and 3 Inch, $1.00 and
$6.00 per 100.

JdS. R. FREEMAN, 612 13lh St., N. W., Wash., D. C.

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(Isparaps Spieoseii

(Very fine), 2'.; inch pots, per doz., 60c.;
per 100, $3.00 ; per 1000, $25.C0.

SEAWANHAKi GREENHOUSES, "'-r^^'"

J. C. CLARK, SUPT

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Asparagus Pluraosus Nanus~^

STRONC; I'LANTS,

2 in. $4 OU per 100; $3i.00 per 1000.

3 in. $7.00 per lOO; $6.'j.00 per 1000.
ARUISIA CRENULATA, line compact

plants, well berried,

5iQ pots, $9.00 per dozen.

6 in. pots, $l'i.0O per dozen.

S. S. SKIDKLSKV,

1653 K. 7th St., Plillaclelptiia, Pa.

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Dracsena Indivisa

Extra fme pot-grown plants, 5-lnch pots,

$3.00 per doz. ; $'20.00 per 100.
i-inch pots, $1.80 per doz. ; $12.00 p.-r 100.

COLORING BROS., Slingerlands.N.Y.

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HEADQUARTERS FOR ERICAS

Buy your Ericas In September and October and bring
them in bloom yourself. S've duty and risk of re-
ceiving them mostly i3ead from the other side. I have
25,0i 0 growing. Come and see them.

Palms and Decorative Plants In quantity.
New price list will be ready September 15th.

ANTON SCHULTHEIS,

p. O. Box »8, College Point, N. Y. City.

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THE BOSTON FERN

Very Fine Specimen Plants.

Cut from bench for 7, 8 and 10 inch pots, at
60c., 75c., SI and $1.50 each, spread 4 to 6 ft.
Smaller plants for 6 and 6 in. pots, at 20c. and
25c. each.

Now is the time to order and pot up. Cash
with order, or satisfactory references.

I.. H. FOSTER,
45 Kins; St., Dorcliester, Mass.

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Erica Wilmoreana

5 inch pots, fine bushy plants, $4 .00
perdoz. 4 inch pots, $2.00 per doz.

CARNATIONS ALL SOLD.

CHAS.LENKER, Freeport,L.L,N.Y.

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COCOS NUCIFERA

Fine large plants. 35 to 40c. each,
NEPHROLEPIS EXALT ATA BOSTON-
lENSIS. fieUl-prrowD, ready for 3-incb pots,
WIO.OO per 1000.
Orchids, Tlllandsia, Zamlas, Crinums,
Agaves, Cannas, Caladiums, Cacti,
Ananas, Kugeulas.
And many other tropical trees and plants.

SOAR BROS , Little River, Florida.

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STUDER'S

Wholesale list of

Over loo Varieties of
Decorative and .^^
Ornamental Plants

and general in and outdoor stock will
appear in the extra edition of the Florists'
Exchange, Oct. 7, next. Watch for it.

Anacostia, D. C.

N. STUDER.

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Buffalo.

Market News.

A spurt of business in funeral
flowers at the close of last week, and
lasting several days, gave all hands
something to do. The obsequies of a
local military man, and a respected and
aged millionaire niercliant, made de-
mands for a number of good set pieces,
besides manv bunches. Asters have been
extremely plentiful of late, so the supply
of flowers was ample, these, with roses
and gladioli, being most dejienilable.

.Jottings.

W. A. Adams has returned from his
wedding trip, and is happy at work.

W. F. Kasting was in Pittsburg sev-
eral days last week. He announces a
disposal of his branch store interests in
that town.

J. H. Itebstock has temporarily moved
two doors above his present location,
preparatory to redecorating and refln-
ishing his store interior.

Mr. Dikes, representing Ed. Jansen, of
New York City, was a visitor on Friday
of last week.

(ieo. Schmitt, formerly employed by W.
F. Kasting, has removed to Pittsburg.

An Odd-Fellow's street or outdoor
fair, the first of its class attempted here,
is on. The wet weather is against it,
and while a floral street parade is an in-
tended feature tor Tuesday of next week.
it seems to develop little of interest to
the craft. ViDi.

St. Paul.

Tratle is Improving.

The advent of cooler weather and
the consequent return of society's favor-
ites to the city, has stimulated trade
quite appreciably. Weddings and funerals
are ([uite important factors in the de-
mand, and white flowers are quite scarce.
In roses there is a fair supply, with prices
ranging at $:i to f 4 per 100. Carnations
are lamentably scarceand sell at from $1
to 5f2 per 100. Outside stock is nearly
all gone, though some asters of medium
quality are still comitig in. The outlook
for a brisk Fall trade is very encourag-
ing.
News Notes,

Prices on coal a re likely to advance
soon. At present Soughigheny lump is
selhng at $i per ton. Last year it sold
at j.lto $3.2"). If the growers can real-
ize enough more for their crops to pay
for the extra cost of fuel they will do
well.

Tlie writer has just returned from rus-
ticating in western New York and is a
little rusty on news. The only floricul-
turist n horn I met while away was Pro-
fessor Cowell, of South Park, Buffalo.
The beauties of this park are worth men-
tioning. Such an expanse of hill and
dale, such broad vistas, such far-away
views, such fine groupings of plants and
trees and shrubs, and such a magnificent
conservatory as is now building, are
worth going miles to see. We have a
beautiful park ourselves and do not de-
tract anv from our love of it in praising
P.uflalo."

Ludwig Anderson, formerly superin-
tendent of the greenhouses at the State
Public School, Owatonna, has returned
to St. Paul and accepted a position with
I.. L. May & Co.

Chris. Hansen, formerly with L. L.
May & Co., has rented the houses owned
by H. W. Bunde, and will grow carna-
tions.

The annual meeting of the Society of
Minnesota Florists, for the election of
offlcers, was held at the West Hotel, Min-
neai)olis, Thursdav, Septciulier 21.

At the State Fair, held in this city, I..
L. May & Co., E. Nagel & Co.. J. Hart-
man and A. S.Swanson, were exhibitors.
The first prize fordesigns was awarded
to L. L. May & Co., of St. Paul, who dis-
played a mammoth design, 8x10 feet,
representing the American and Cuban
flags, while at the top were the words,
" E Pluribus Unum," and <at each lower
corner two handsome cannon balls, on
which were placed beautiful laurel
wreaths. The frame of this piece was
made of choice flowers of red, white and
blue, and only the national colors were
used in the eiitiredesign. The work was
done by M. G. Colberg, who is connected
with the above firm. Messrs. May & Co.
also were awarded first premium for a
basket of flowers and a bridal bouquet.
The second prize was awarded to E.
Nagel & Co., Minneapolis, and the third
jirize was given to Aug. .Swanson, of ;St.
Paul. Veritas.

J

September 23, 1899.

Twe FLORISTS' Exchange.

945

Toronto.

Trade Iiuproves.

There has been considerable im-
provement in business here during the
past weeli, both cut flowers and plants
being in much better demand. Roses
and carnations are not very plentiful.
and not by any means first-class stock.
Some very good valley is being sent in
by Harry Dale, and the stores are full of
very fine asters, Semple's light varieties
being the most abundant. Heliauthus
multiHoruB pleuus and H. la-titiorus are
also offered in good, long-stemmed stock;
and limited quantities of Clematis pani-
culata are in the market. This latter is
a splendid thing for large decorations, if
cut in long sprays, but it is not so plenti-
ful here as usual; many plants of it were
killed by the hard weather last Winter.
The plant trade is picking up again, the
demand being principally lor kentias and
ferns in variet.v, the Boston tern being
one of the best sellers.
Several of our boys are off to Ottawa.
Thus. Manton.

Washingfton.

Z. D. Blackistone b;ts moved from S21
14th street to 14th and H street. The
new st'irei.s being fitted up in fine shape;
when finished it will be one of the best in
the city. Mr. Blackistone has also leased
the two adjoining stores, and as busi-
ness demands it these will be added to
the main one.

W. I{. Smith and W. F. Gude returned
last Tuesday from their visit to Scotland,
well pleased with their experiences;
Glasgow and Edinburgh Botanic Gar-
dens were visited. In these and other
gardens they noticed that greater atten-
tion is paid to the cultivation of Ameri-
can herbaceous plants than is given to
them in any of the Eastern .States.

Black spot has been jdaying havoc
among the young pansy plants here for
the past week or two, where they have
been exposed, while in the pots, to the
heavy rains. Tho.se protected by sash,
from rain, have not suffered to tlie same
extent. •G. W. O.

Pittsburg:.

Market News.

Trade is about the same as last re-
ported; perhaps a little more funeral
work was done. Stock is abundant.
Carnations are about the only flowers
scarce at times, and not any too choice.
Roses range (rom $!..")() to $2 per dozen
for good stock, and Beauty about double
that price at retail. Carnation bring
•Ifl.riO per 100, wholesale. Asters are
still plentiful and much used. A few
chrysanthemums are coming in.

Club Notes.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Florists' Club was held .September 14, in
the store room of the Pittsburg Cut
Flower Co., and was only fairl.v well at-
tended. Several members were in (avor
of holding a picnic, but the majority
were against it on account of being too
busy and the season too late. C. Beckert,
seedsman, Allegheny, was elected a mem-
l)er. The secretary Wtis instructed to
write to the Cleveland Florists' Club,
thanking the members for their iiospi-
tality extended to the Pittsburg delega-
tion en route to Detroit, also to the De-
troit Florists' Club for the kind reception
received during the convention. The
hope of the members of the club is that
we may be able to reciprocate next .'year,
as both the Cleveland and Detroit florists
will likely pass through Pittsburg on
their way to New York.

After the meeting the members went to
the bowling alleys, where VV. F. Kasting,
of Buffalo, and J. F. Glenn, of Kittuuing,
and several others were already hard at
work. The best score was made by W.
F. Kasting, who rolled an even 200.

The News.

Messrs. Randolph & McClemens are
erecting a handsome two-story building
where theirpresentstore room is located.
It will bean elegant structure wlieii c-om-
pleted, which will lie Ijefore tlic Imliilav.s.
In the meantime thi>\' are floiiig business
just opposite their nid place.

In the Allegheny Market .1. F. Gibbs
has bought more space and is putting in
a new stand.

The remains of D. B. Murdoch, who
died in (Jueenstown, Ireland, a few weeks
ago, have arrived home. At time of
writing no arrangements for the funeral
had been made.

Frank Briienbaugh, of Etna, htis been
very ill the i)ast few days.

The wholesale cut flower arid commis-
sion business of W. F. Kasting & Co. has
been sold to G. L. Huscroft & Co., of

Steubenville, Ohio, who will continue
the business at the old stand on Sixth
avenue. E. (;. Reinema.n.

St. Louis.

Trade Conditions.

Wholesale men report a decided
improvement in the ciualit.v of the stock
being received and very satisfactory
sales. Prices range as follows: Kose.s,
-'c. to 4c.; Beaut.v, oc. each to .'5!1'..jO jier
dozen; carnations, Ic. to IV2C. These,
with tuberoses and a few asters are
about all the stock in the market.

Retail trade is gradually picking uji;
many of our flower buyers are home, and
from now on trade will get better. The
millinery stores had a Fall opening this
week, which called lor a number of dec-
orations, some of them, however, useil
only artiflcial stuff. One local firm, in
connection with a large department
store, placed on sale some 2,000 palms,
aspidistras, ficus, etc., marked "worth
double the amountasked." These met a
ready sale, and the flrm claims to have
sold them all at what theordinary retail
price would average, thus verif.vi'ng the
statement of Barnum, that the public
like to be humbugged.

Club Meeting.

The regular meeting took jjlace on
the 14th; the attendance was small and
(inly business of minor importance was
discussed, the principal feature being the
installation of the new president, Fred
.^mman, of Edwiirdsville, Avlio, with a
few appropriate remarks, gracefully
ascended the throne. Interest in the club
seems to be lagging, and we hope the
members will honor us b.v atleudiiig
more regularl.y, especially now, when
their assistance is most needed in connec-
tion with the coming Fall show.

News Notes.

J. W. Kunz, forinerl.v manager of
the .Jordan l''loral Co., will open a store
on Ulive, just west of Broadway, fin the
2,">th. Mr. Kunz has lots of experience,
knows his business thoroughl.v, has
many friends, and his success is assured
from the start.

F. H. .Michel, who was to have opened
a west end store, has been delayed in
having the interior finished, but expects
to open up next week.

.Mr. Wheeler, representing Vaughan's
seed store, and J. Burke, also of Chicago,
are in town. C. C. S.

Cincinnati.

Market News.

Business continues to improve and
stock is getting better slowly. .Vsters
shipped from the -N'orthfind ready sale in
this market, as do roses. The writer
will have chrysanthemums, white and
yellow, by September 2(j; and with the
advent of chrysanthemums business gen-
erally increases rapidly. Quite a numlier
of wedding orders is alread3' booked for
early October. Carnations will nearly
all be housed by the middle of next week.
.Stock alread.v lilted looks fine, cool
weather has helped the florist much the
past ten days.

News Items.

KudulphLodder and bride returned
last week, and at a reception recently
given them at his home in Hamilton, O.,
250 guests enjoyed a sumptuous repast.
John Lodder and wife never do tilings
by halves.

Funeral work has been quite plentiful.

Several new ventures will be made in
this cit.v b.v parties desiring to do a
wliolesale and retail liusiness. Whatsuc-
cess they will make of it will be seen
later.

.1. A. Peterson is making an extended
Eastern trip on business.

The firm name of L. F. Benson, of New-
port, Ky., has been changed to Benson
Bros. They handle gold fish and fish
supplies in connection with ttieir florist
Ijiisiness.

.Voveinljer 11 is tlie date of the flrst
monthly exhibit of the Florists' Society.
It will be a chrysanthemum meeting.
Good prizes are offered.

A Rosy Outlook.

.Never has the outlook for business
been so good as at the present time.
.More people are at work, wages are ad-
vancing and money is eomparativel.y
eas.v, therefore circulation will be more
general, and the florists are bound to
gather in some of this surplus. Roses
will be in demand in tliis market; but
unfortunately this stock will be scarce,
unless a liberal supply is shipped in from
other points, which we trust will be the
case as the season advances.

E. G. GiLLETT.

OUR SEMI-ANNUAL

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NOW READY.

: Ail the NEW and OLD ROSES.

Z Also PALMS, FERNS, BULBS,

■ and all kinds of PLANTS. Write for it to-day. Send us list of Roses,
g and we will price same for future delivery.

: THEGOODiS: REESEC0.,5pnngfield,0hio

■ The Largest Rose Growers in the World.

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FIRST QUALITY FORCING ROSES

Perfectly lieallliy aud Krown especially for late plantlnK.

Only selected growth from flowering Bhoota used In propagating.

SUNSET, SAFRANO. PRES. CARNOT. KAISERIN, METEOR.

MAID. WOOTTON, PERLE, MME. HOSTE,

3 Inch pots, S.5.00 per 100. 4 Incb pots. «S.OO per 100.

J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa.

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Mention this paper.

IF YOU NEED ROSES

SeDd us your list for pr icos.

THEC.A.REESERCO.

URBANA, OHIO,
Wliolesale Rose Gro-wers.

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MANETTI STOCKS

(FOR FALL DELIVERY.)

Enpllsti or French, especially prepared for grafting,
price per KmO, 10,000 or lOif.OOO on application.

HARRYA. BUNYARD, 42 w.28thSi..N.Y.city

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4-incli Good
Plants,

$4.00

lOO BRIDES,
150 MERMETS,
50 PERCE8,
250 I,A ERAKiCE,
125 GOISTIERS,
150 'MAIDS,

3»0 Vincnt*. 3 In-, 3-1 leads. 3 feet long, $4 (XI per
500 Lataiiias, 2 In., 1 year, 3-1 leaves. 13.00 per
CASH WITH OUDEU.

A. A. WHITBRED, - ALTOONA, PA.

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Per 100

IPO.
per 1011.

Finest Forcing Roses i

2^-in. 3>*i-in.

„ ' Per 100 PerliiO

BRIDE $3.50 $4.00

AlsoSoupert, Hermosa, DeGraw, Krugeraod
a full line of roses from 2!4-lnch rots, at low
prices. Send tor prices. Cash with Order.

SM I LAX Fine young plants, tl2.00 per lOOO

THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0.

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■ ROBT. CRAIO & SON, S

i (OSES, mm cgoTONs, ;

■ ...CARNATIONS.. !

■ and Noveltlea In Decorative Planti, ■

I Market and 49lh Sl«., PHILADELPHIA, PA. JJ

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Bride, Bri.lesmaid. Perle. Woottcn
Mme. Cbateoay.

3 and 4-inch pots, $4.00 per 1 00.

The above are all good, strong-, clean
stock, fit for iinraediate planting:. . .

EVENDEN BROS., - Williamsport, Pa.

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HEADQUARTERS FOR

HARDY ROSES

We are now booking orders for Roses in
large lota at Reduced Prices. Write
lor particulars.

W. i T. SMITH CO., Geneva, N. Y.

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THE BEAUTIFUL ROSE

LIBERTY

A Hybrid Tea of the character and color
of General Jacqueminot.

One (juarter of the stock is controlled
by the undersigned. No one ha.s author-
ity to sell it in the New England States
except from our own stock and by our
permission. The stock is being rapidly
absorbed, the greater part having been
already sold. Parties desiring to grow
it for next season, should place their
orders at once. Prices upon application.

W. WOOD & CO.,

NATICK, MASS.

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H. P. ROSES SSo'l^r.^.
Crimson Hambler,
Manetti

.\n'i a full awsortinent of
HARDY ORNAMENTALS.

HIRAM T. JONES, Union County Nurseries,

ELIZABETH, NEW JEltSEY.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

H.P. and Monthly Roses As"o';?;„^/n..

H. P., two year, fine plants, own roots,
per doz., $1 .50; per 100, $10.00.

Montlily, from open ground or pots, per
doz., $1.00; per 100, $8.00

DOUBLE WHITE POET NARCISSUS,
per 100, 75 cts.

F. A. BALLER, Bloomrngton, III.

Mention the morlata' Biohanr» when wrltlnff.

E STOCK.

500 BRIDES, 500 'MAIDS, from
3% and 4 inch pots, fine stocky

plants

$4.00 per lOO; $40 per lOOO.

EDW. J. TAYLOR,

Southporty Conn.

Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when wrltlnc.

946

The I=i-orists' Exchange.

POUNDBD IN 1888.

Exclusively a Trade Paper.

Bnttrtd at New York Post OJflce as Second OlaasMattef
Published EVERY SATURDAY by

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ADVERTISEMENTS!

Copy must reach this otBce not later than
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of the following Saturday.

Bate, i^L.UO per Inch. Special positions
eztia. Discounts on contracts of one month
or longer.

Orders from unknown parties must be accom-
panied by cash or satisfactory ref erencefl.

Contents.

A Modern Mill for Mobern Methods . 918
AuEBiCAN Dahlia Society . . .947

Bbloium Letter, Our 949

Books Received 946

Bowling 943

Bbiees for Boby Florists . . . .953

Business Dieficclties 950

Catalogues Received 910

Changes in Business 946

Coreespondence 948

Custom House Difficulties . . .946
European Plant Notes . . . . 9i9
Firms Who Are Building . . . .917

Flower Show Dates 947

Hints and Helps 949

Legal Notes 949

Men We Meet, The:

Prof. L. R. Tatt 919

Notes BY the Way. 943

Nursery Department 940

Obituary :

Mrs. John Wells 947

Question Bo.x 949

Rose, The Original Bridesmaid (IIIus.) . 948
S. A. F. Officers, Nomination of . . 046

Seed Trade Report 939

Seen, Heabd and Head 916

Trade Notes :

Montreal 943

Buffalo, St. Paul 944

Cincinnati, Pittsburg, St. Louis, To-
ronto. Washington 945

Brooklyn, New York , . . . .9.50
Cleveland, Hhiladelpbia . . . .951

Boston, Chicago 957

Violets 940

Errata.

In advertisement of Bobbink & Atkins,
on first page of last issue, the first three
prices of Arauearia excelsa should read
as follows: 12 inches high, $60 per 100;
12 to 14 inches high. $80 per 100; 14 to
16 inches high, .?100 per 100.

Glass.

The opening of the f.ictories has again
been postponed, and while no definite in-
formation is at hand, it is believed they
will begin running in Novembei-.

Ill

Plainfield, N. .J.— Mrs. E. V. Denton
has opened a new store in the Stillman
building.

Port Huron, Mich.— F. B. Havers is
building a gieenhouse, and will embark
in the business here.

Greenfield, Ind.^E. W. Landig has
sold his greenhouse to Mr. White, of
New Holland, and will move to Fair-
mount.

Fluhing, N.Y.— -Philip S. Beverly, 1 .548
Lincoln street, is now in possession of
the greenhouses formerly run by C. R.
Nelson, and intends to grow carnations
and bedding plants.

Special Notice!

To Advertisers and Correspondents :

On account of Governor Roose-
velt's proclamation of the 18th inst.,
declaring Friday and Saturday, Sep-
tember 29th and 30tli, legal holi-
days, the FLORISTS' EXCHANGE
will close its forms for next issue
(that of Sept. 30) one day earlier
tlian usual. All matter intended for
publication in the issue of above
date must therefore be in our hands
by Wednesday night, Sept. 27th.

Custom House Difficulties.

We subjoin a communication received
from J. L. .Schiller, New York, relative
to the practices of the Custom House au-
thorities in the matter of dealing with
bulb importations. Importers would
do well to note that appraisements will
be made upon the actual market value,
or wholesale price, " at the time of ex-
portation to the United .States," and
arrange accordingly. It would seem
that the remedy proposed by the chair-
man of the Legislative Committee of the
S. A. F., for the purpose of averting such
annoyances, as the communication iiere-
with reveals, viz. — a specific duty on
bulbs— cannot become operative too
soon, so tar as the importer's welfare is
concerned.
EiUtor Florists' Exchange.

I inclose herewith a letter from the
Treasury Department at Washington,
which I have received, based upon a
complaint about a fine on bulbs, which
were invoiced at prices bought, but had
been raised by the New York Custom
House officials. You may use this letter
'n the Florists' Exchange, as it will un-
doubtedly interest other j)arties.

New Y'ork. J. L. .Schiller,

[copy of letter referred TO.l

Treasury Department,
Office of the Secretary,
Washington, D. C, Sept. 18, 1899.
Replying to your letter of .the 14th
inst., in which you complain of the action
ol the Collector of Customs, at the port
of New York, in assessing a fine on cer-
tain fiowcr bulbs imported by you at
that port and which you ehiim wei'e in-
voiced and entered at the prircs actually
paid, I have to inform ynu that Section
;i, of the Customs Administrative Act,
provides that the invoice shall contain a
true and full statement of the time when,
the place where, the person from whom
purchased, and the actual cost of the
merchandise and of all charges thereon ;
and that Section 19, of the Customs Ad-
ministrative Act, provides that when
ever imported merchandise is subject to
an a<} valorem rate of duty, or to a duty
based upon or regulated in any manner
by the value thereof, duty shall be as-
sessed upon the actual market value or
wholesale price of such merchandise, as
bought and sold in usual wholesale
quantities, at the time of exportation to
the United States, in the principal mar-
kets of the country from whence import-
ed. Therefore, under the law, your in-
voices must state the purchase price, and
upon entry, if the goods are purchased,
you may add a sum sufficient to make
the actual market value, or wholesale
price of the merchandise at the time of
exportation, and thus avoid incuri'ing
additional duties. The Collector's action
was in accordance with the law.
O. L. Spaiilding,

Acting Secretary.

BOOKS RECEIVED.

We beg to acknowledge thereceipt of a
very handsome illustrated souvenir
album of theCity of Philadelphia, thi-ough
the kindness of the firm of Robert Ci-aig
& Son, of that city, whose enterprise in
using such an attractive and expensive
advertising medium is much to be com-
mended. That it will attract the atten-
tion Biiught goes without saving,
especially at this time when all eyes are
riveted on the wonderful National Ex-
port Exposition now open in Philadel-
phia.

The Nonimation of S. A. F. Officers.

We notice .Solomon Wise has ventured
another opinion on this, to him, dis-
turbing problem, iit *h6 columns of one
of our Chicago contemporaries. The
most serious objections evidently that
Mr. S. Wise can adduce against the use of
the secret ballot in nomination of officers
in the national society is that it is "cum-
bersome," and "curtails free speech." It
appears to us that neither of these alleged
difficulties furnishes sufficient grounds
for the abolition of the prevailing sys-
tem. What is desired in the nomination
of S. A. F. officers is the tree expression
of a choice of candidates by the members
present, which the secret ballot amply
affords. Laudation of a nominee, by
"free speech," in open convention, as far
as election is concerned, has in many in-
stances (for example, in the cases of the
unsuecesstul candidates, prior to the so-
ciety's adoption of the present method),
been as profitless and of as little benefit
to a man lividg as 'twould be were he
"under the sod." It is the individual
voten (i. e., expressions of opinion), that
tell, both in nomination and election;
and they more truly voice the sentiments
of the whole than a mere panegyric, no
matter how flattering, delivered by any
orator chosen for the occasion to extol
the qualities, real or imaginary, of a
select one or two.

The value of the secret ballot in nom-
ination was put in a nutshell by Mr.
Patrick O'Mara, at the Pittsburg meet-
ing, when the section of the By-Laws
dealing with nominations was "adopted
by a unanimous vote." (See page 76.
Pittsburg Ki'port.) Therecord says: "He
commended the arrangement as insuring
the election of candidates best fitted tor
the offices, and those who had the greatest
number of friends. He particularly fa-
vored that feature of the amendment
which dispensed with the tiresome
.s/jeep/ie.s- ( the italics are ours) eulogistic
of candidates when nominated; and,
also, the provision by which each mem-
ber would have an opportunity to nom-
inate whoever he pleased."

We want the "candidates best fitted
tor the offices; " and anything that will
insure the election of these parties is to
be commended, rather than condemned,
even it its workings seem to a few to be
cumbersome, which, however, is ques-
tionable. Granted it is a little intricate,
we can surely afford to put up with that
to secure the best welfare of our society,
at which the election of its officers aims.

And now to enlighten Mr. S.Wise re-
garding the matter of where the secret
nominating ballot is in vogue and works
satisfactorily in other similar organiza-
tions. First we will cite, right in kindred
associations, this system is in vogue in
the American Seed Trade Association;
it is in vogue in the New York Florists'
Club, and it is in operation in the New
Y'ork Gardeners' .Society.

In support of the new method against
the weak wail of " un-Americanism and
cumbersomeness " of Mr. .S. Wise, we sub-
mit the following;

That the S. A. F. was tired of the
"good old way "was proven when it
adopted the new, which was not done
hastily or without consideration, as
happens with some things, unfortunately.

Hy the new method we have secured
as good officers, whose election was the
ouU-omenf ffenera! satisfaction : and, we
believe, men not less capable of perform-
ing their duties than those chosen under
" the good old way."

"Free speech " laudatory of nominees
(and even printed commendation) is
more often than not futile in securing
election; therefore its curtailment will
do more good than harm. The new sys-
tem does away with all opportunitv to
practice cloture methods— always a
menace— so productive of suspicion, an-
tagonism and jealous.y.

The secret ballot in nomination does
not preilude a prior notification of the
prcdilicfioij of members; and with this
there need be no time wasted in casting
the ballot.

Finally, the secret ballot in nomina-
tion allows of everything connected
therewith being done on the level. Every
liberal minded mortal wants nothing
more, and because that is so, the large
majority ot the S. A. F. members favors
its operation.

Let it persist.

SEEN, HEARD AND READ.

There seems to be no diminution in the
desire of some ot the largest shippers of
flowers jto New Yc-iC^to obtain a general
market for the disposar ot their com-
modity. This inclination appears to
have been intensified by the announce-
ment, the past week, that a new site had
been selected tor the 69th Regiment
Armory, the old building, at Tompkins
Market, Eighth street and Third avenue,
being considered an admirable structure
tor a flower and plant market. It the
growers shipping to New York City have
their own interests at heart, and really
want a market, which I hear many do,
no time should be lost in instituting in-
quiries as to whether the city authori-
ties are willing to assist the florists in
the aii|uisition ot Tompkins Market for
th.it purpose. Failing that, I hear that
private capital may be solicited to aid
the trade In this undertaking.

When the dull season, this year, com-
incni'cil, tlicri- were runioi-s aflnali that
sniiies(n-t nC ;i co-npi'ra t i vc Hclicnie would
be initiated aniiing the .\ew Yiirk whole-
sale dealers, looking to the averting of
similar financial losses experienced by
the failure ut some retail houses early in
the year; in other words, to regulate
credit extension. Such an action would
have been in keeping with the times, but
so tar as can be learned the mHtteris
still in abeyance. It is not yet too
late, liiiwc'ver, tor the commission dealers
tn ciinihiiie on this head. There is no
(lui'stion but they would serve their own
best interests, as well as those ot others,
by doing so.

At the recent Detroit Convention Mr'
John N. May made a very pertinent re-
mark, also in harmony with the spirit of
the times, that the prices ot the florists'
staples should take an upward trend in
common with those of other industries.
.So far as cut flowers in large cities are
concerned the wholesale men would
seem to have this matter in their own
hands; and they will be lacking in busi-
ness enterprise if they tail to take advan-
tage ot the opportunity. Co-operation,
as regards this question, also, is the
desideratum.

The call ot the Flobists' E.xchange tor
opinions, pro and con, on the subjects ot
co-operative purchaseot certain supplies,
and the (•stiil>li.shment of that gla.ss fac-
toi'y, has, as far as the trade journals
show, met with no response. Apparently
the trade is as apathetic to both these
schemes as it was to the Mutual Fire In-
surance Association. It is, perhaps, as
well, though, that this indifference
asserts itself before the inauguration of
this other proposed " auxiliary " of the
S. A. F.

* * « *

Anyone interested in discovering the
gullibility of a confiding public in mat-
ters horticultural has a grand opportu-
nity of doing so justnow in Vesey street.
New York, where several curbstone
merchants are plying their vocation
with evident success. Here one may on
any da.y be entertained to an exhaustive
description ot " a hardy ciinum, that
throws six and thirty different colors.
The bulb costs .f 3 at any store; but I'll
sell it to you for a quarter." It the
listener hesitates, the takirasserts he will
throw in another tor luck; and a still
further inducement is made by the addi-
tion ot a couple of narcissus bulbs, that
each " bloom in three different colors."

It is reported that one day last week,
a purchaser bought a plant (if California
[)rivet under the synonym of "the Le-
land-.Stanford thornless everblooming
rose." and paid $7.50 for this bit of ex-
perience.

« * * *

Brother Gillett wants the S. A. F. to
be the head ot all the auxiliaries. It
ought to be, but when the Executive
Committee, at Cleveland, Ohio, submitted
such a proposition the .S. A. F. was so
afraid they would jump over the " preci-
pice" pictured by Mr. Ma nda that it re-
fused to even listen to the suggestions
.submitted.

What is needed is somebody at the
helm who has grasp enough ot the situa-
tion to keep the brains and activity of
the .Soci' ty from running into side issues;
or, in other words, to have the Society
do the w<jrk before it so thoroughly that
side issues are not needed. President
Wood's work on the co-operative com-
mittee and the plan he propijses shows
that he appreciated the situation.

Snooper.

September 2i\, 1899.

The F=i-orists' Exchange.

947

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Change of Date

aniif II

SPECIAL NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS:

N account of Governor Roosevelt's
proclamation issued September
18th, declaring September 29th
and 30th legal holidays, and the general
disturbance of business, owing to the Dewey
festivities, it has been determined to postpone
the issue of our second

10,000 Circulation Number

...UNTIL.

October 7th

This will also give advertisers who have not yet sent
in their orders an additional opportunity. If copy is
received early proofs of advertisements can be sub-
mitted before puh\\sh'\a%jijtjt^jl^Sjt^jtj*^J*j'^^^*jl^

99s«ceesss«se9sso«s»ssss90«99ssS'Ssesoeseesssssssseeees

Flower Show Dates.

[Secretaries will oblige by forwarding: dates
ot exbibitions not included in the undernoted
list.]

Philadelphia, September 25-28.— American
Dali.ia Society. Amos M. Peacock, Atco, N.J,,
secretary,

New York Cixr, September 26-28.— Amer?-
can Institute, Berkeley, Lyceum Building, 19
and 31 West Forty-fourth street. Dr. F. M.
Hexamer, 53 Lafayette place, chairman of
horticulture.

BnocKT(»N, Mass., November 1-3.— Garden-
ers and Florists' Club. Walter E. Baker, secre-
tary.

Chicaqo, November 7-11. — Horticultural
Society. W. N. Hudd, assistant eecretary.
Room, 203, 185 Dearborn street.

Boston. November 7-10. — Massachusetts
Horticultural Society, Robert Manning, secre-
tary.

PocQHKEEPSiE, N. Y,, November 8 10.—
Dutchess County Horticultural Society. Wal-
lace G. Gomersall, Flshkill-on-Hudsou, N. Y.,
secretary.

Worcester, Mass., November 8-9.— Wor-
cester County Horticultural Society. Adin A.
Hixon, 18 Front street, secretary.

Providence, R. I , November 9-10.— Rhode
Island Horticultural Society. C. W. Smith, 61
Westminster street, secretary.

Tahrvtown, N. Y., November 10-11.— Tarry-
town Horticultural Society. Jas. T. Scott,
recording secretary.

Newport, R I., November 14-16.— Newport
Horticultural Society. Alex. MacLellan,
Kuggles avenue, recording secretary.

Waco, Tex., November 16-17.- Texas State
Floral Society. Mrs. M. B. Davis, recording
secretary.

American Dahlia Society.

A congress of American dahlia grow-
ers will be held on the second day of the
annual meeting of this soeietj', in the
convention hull, exhibition building of
the Philadelphia Export Exposition of
l.s'.i!), South street, west of Schuylkill
HiviT, on Wednesday, September 27,
IS'.ili, at 10 o'clock a. m., tor the pur-
pose of adopting a correct classification,
revising and correcting the nomenclature,
etc., and acting upon other dahlia que.s-
tione.

You are cordially invited to make ex-
hibits of dahlias and other decorative
plants and flowers, at the fifth annual
exhibition (jf the American Djihlia So-
ciety, September 2r> to 30, and to attend
the meetings of the society, September
26, 27 and 28.

Membership fee,$l per yearin advance,
and with the membership ticket — passes
to the exposition for the entire three
dasy, daily and evening.

Amos M. Peacocic, Sec'y.

Firms Who Are Building:.

Shelbyville, Inii. — G. W. F. Kirk is
enlarging his greenhouse.

CoLUMDUs, Ohio.— Underwood Brothers
will build a greenhouse, 20x150 feet.

West IIobokex, N. J.— ('has. Wache is
building a greenhouse, 140x15 feet, for
spring stock.

Newtown, N. Y. — C. lieckman has
erected a greenhouse, 100x17 feet, for
chiysanthemums and mignonette.

Si:( Atcis, N'. J. — L. Nelson has turned
three j;:reenhouses into one large house,
1 1 i.''.x.'!i.' feet. Mr. Nelson makes a specialty
of ferns.

Ceeveland, O.— Considerable building
is going on inthissection. Among those
now making alterations are: Jas. Eadie,
St. Clair street, (Jlenville, who is rebuild-
ing seven houses; this work is now
nearly completed. Kichard Gamble, Glen-
ville, erecting one new house, 100x12
feet, and remodeling fourold houses. H.
K. Carlton, Willoughb.y, Ohio, has just
completed a rose house, 128x20 feet, and
has a new violet house, 100x7 feet, well
undei way; also a lean-to, 27x12 feet, for
miscellaneous stock. Smith & Fetters
are reconstructing the lean-to at the
rear of their store and making an addi-
tion, 18x2." feet. The greenhouse, when
coniiiieti'd, will afford ample room for
the display of palms, ferneries, etc.

G. A. T.

OBITUARY.

Mrs. John Wells.

Mrs. John Wells, wife ot the well-known
florist. Gait, Out., died ver.v suddenly
September 11. Heart disease, superin-
duced by acute indigestion, is given as
the cause of death. Deceased was born
in England, and had resided here with
her husband for twenty-eight years,
carrying on an extensive horticulture
and market business. She was in her
sixtieth year, and was much respected.
A fami].y of tour sons and three daugh-
ters survive her.

Index of Advertisements.

Abbott J 955

Adame J W & Oo . . . 952
Akebur8tCha8 &8oa 95i

Allen 0 H 9a9

AUen J K 954

Allen WS 96i

Am Gai dening 9.J8

Am Institute 961

Am Jadoo Oo 957-60

Am Rose Co 95U

Aach mann Q 960

Bater W J ^^ 9U

Baldwin A J 944

BallerFA 945

Bassett & Washljum 955

Batson 8 944

Bayeradorfer H & Oo 960

Beaulieu H 95i)

BecherFred 0 944

Beckert WO 96j

Berckmaus P J Co.. 9i4

BergerH H «Co 939

BemingHQ 956

Black Uhaa 940-62

Blauvelt & Guttman 954
Bobblnk& Atkins... 939

Book B 960

Bock W A 9ol

BollBR F A 961

Bool Floral Oo 962

Boston Letter Co. . . . 967

Brown P 943

Buuyard HA 945

Burdett F H . 939

Burpee WA&Oo... 939

ByerBroa 95lj

Carmody J D 9."'9

Chinnlck W J 95

Cleary * Co 937

Cliff's Ghouses... 960-61

Cluud E J 952

Olncaa^Boddlngton

Oo 937

CoHluB T 966

Ooiiard & Jones Co.. 966

ConnellB 952

Converse G'houaes
Cottage Gardens . .

Cowen's N Sons

Cox C W '

Cox Seed Oo

Orabb & Hunter...
Oralg Robt & Son . .
Cannlngham J. H .
CutFIowerKxchange 954
Darlington H D... 944-60

Daw J S 965

DaytcnPaperNovOo 960
Deau Boiler Oo... 943-58

Detriche V 940

Deutsche Gartner

Zeitung 967

DletBch A &Oo 968

Dillon J L 945-63

Dlngee & Oonard Oo. 94ij

DoUO F 961

Domer F 4 Sons Oo. 953

Dorval VS 963

Dreer Hy A 941

Dumont & Oo . . . 954

Edwards* Docker.. 96U

Ehret F 964

ElchbolzH 966

EiseleO 96ii

ElaeleJ Q 944

Elizabeth NurseryOo 939

Elliott B L 962

ElllotlWmiSons... 9:i8

EUlott W H 965

Ellis Si Pollworth. , . 967
EUwauger & Barry.. 94(i
I':mujanB Geo M. .950-53

Evenden Bros 946-62

Fairview Fl< ral Co . 951

Fancourt G E 953

FausiHG « Oo 9|3

F A: F Nurseries . . . 940
Florist Hail Ass'n. . . 96 >

Foster L H 944

Freeman JR 944

Fryer E 960-62

Garland G M 968

953
937
9.59
95(1
939
962
94,1
956

Oeller S

960

Gibbons HW

9.™

Oiblln & Oo

9.=,«

Gifford 0 k Oo

944

Goldring Bros

944

Good & Keeee Oo . .

94 6

Gordon J P

951

Gorton&Lldgerwood

Oo

958

Green Chas H

960

Greene & Dnderhlll 956

Grams JO

9,50

Guniher WH

964

Hall W E

963

Hammond B

968

Hancock LR

96(1

Uandte J 8

960

HarrisO A&Oo....

943

HartM A

961

Heiss J B

944

Heller * Co

938

Henderson P & Oo.

938

Hennocke 0 Oo

968

Herr AM 943-63

Herrmann A

960

Herron D R

962

Hesfer W J

961

Hewa A H*Co....

968

Hicks & Orawbuck.

954

HilflngerBros

95S

HillEGSCo

966

Hippard E

959

Hitrhiugs & Oo ...

960

Holbrook Bros

969

Holton « HunkelCo 966

Horan EO

Hoian Jas & Son..
Hort'l Advertiser.
Howell Mrs FT...
How.andEH

964
9.53
967
, 961
963

Hoyt's SSons Oo... 940
Hughes George J . . . 966

Hulsebosch Bros 939

Indian Gardening.. 957
Internat'l Healer Oo 968
Invalid Appliance Co 96'

Jackson E B 966

Jackson ttPerklnsOo 939

-944
Jacobs 8 h Sons. . , , 958

James F 940

JennlngsEB 943

Johnson & Stokes... 93S

JonesHT 946

Joost«n OH 951

Easting WmF 966

KelseyHP 965

Kennicott Bros Oo.. 966

Koropp L 944

Kraber WO 960

KrausM E 943

KutbnO A 965

Lager & Hurrell 966

LangJabrAH . ... 964

Lang J 9B4

Lappe J 943

Looker 0 944

Littlelield H F .952-66-67

Littlefleld S 962

Locblaud LumberCo 957

Long D B 960

Lord k Bnmham Co 96t»

MaderP 956

Mahoney G L & Co.. 962
McCarthy N F « oo. 951

-964

McFaddenEO 961

McEellar&WlntersOD954

McManus J 964

Menand L 963

MerkelOS Son 962

Meyer JO * Oo 957

Michel P* BOo.,.. '939

MillangF 954

MllIerOL 961

Millman F S 951

Model PlantStakeCo 952
Moniuger John 0 Co 969

MonkhouteJ 940

Moon 8 0 940

Moore W J 966

Moore.Hentz &Nash 966

Morns Floral Co 966

Moss Q M 964

Murphy Wm 962

Nat'l Florists' Board

of Trade 967

National Flan too... 946

Nelson A 944

N rcut FlowerCo.. 964
N Y MktQ Assn.... 943

Niessen L 964

O'Brien T F 950

Ormsby E A 968

Ouwerkerk P 940

Pabst 0 953

Passmore I A 962

Peacock W P 952

PennockSS 964

Pierce F O Oo 968

Pierson F R Co 937

Piuehurst Nurseries 939
Pittsburg Out Flower

Co 966

Pitzonka G 943

Plant Seed Oo 939

Pullen A 940

Quaker City Mach Co 969

HackhamGA 962

Kawsou W W S Oo. . 939

tteed & Keller 96(J

Reeser 0 A Oo .... 946
Reinberg Bros... 963-66
Renard Jos .... 952

Ilhode Island G'h's.. 962

KlcUards E A 961

Iticksecker Chas H.. 966
Ripper^er Geo 960

Kocding G C

KolkerA & Sons 938

Rose MtgOo 960

Rupp J F 966

Sabrausky W 952

Sariient WE 950

Sehafer J 960

Schiller J L 939

Schmidt J 0 939-43

SohmitzFW 0 938

Schultheis A 944

Schultz A 963

Schwabe 0 0 956

ScoUay Jno A 959

SeaOllff Nursery... 950

Seawanhaka GhB 944

Shellroad G'h'se Oo. 943

Sheridan W F 954

SliurtlfffJ B Jr 943

SiebertC T 963-69

Skabcura Dip Co . . . 968

Skidelsky S8 944

Smith N «8on 944

Smith W &T Oo 946

Soar Bros 941

SoltauO&Oo 943-66

Spy Hill Conserva-

t ties 953

Stahlhut H 956

Steams A T Lum Oo 969

Steffens E 960

Stoothoff H A * Co.. 948
Storrs k Harrison Oo 940

StuderN 944

Stumpp & Walter Oo 938

Stuppe Wm 96 1

Stjer J J 950

Sutherland Q A 9.^5

Tavlor FA 950

Taylor E J 916-63

Tharp A J . . 9.^8

Thorburc J M & Co. 938
Toba-co Warabous-

lng& Trading Oo. 968

Towell Jos 952

TowlU E 952

Traendly & Schenck 964

Trowbridge BH 952

Van Home Grlffen

&0p ., 958

V'itughan's Seed

Store 93S

Vincent RJri Son... 940
Vredeuburg &Co... 94o

Watson P « Co 939

Watson TR 'J4II

Weathered T W Sons. 9. 9

Weber CS& to 958

Weber H & Sons Vb3

Weeber & Don 939

Welch Bros 961

Whilldin Pottery Co 068

Whltbred A. A 945

Whlltou ASons.. .- 960

Wietor Bros 963-66

WlttboldOeo 914

WolfiQ&Bro *9

Wood BroB 963

Wood EM & Oo 946

Woodruff W B 968

WregeO 943

Young J 964

Young TJr 961

Young & Nugent... 966

Zeller o & Son 966

ZimgiebelD 943

Index of Advertisers.

PLANTS, SEEDS,
BULBS, FLOWERS'

Acalypha 956

Achillea 966

Agaree 944

Ageratum 956

Alternanthera 956

Alyssum 952-66

AmarvUis 962

Ampo'lopsls 939-40

Ananas 944

Aquilegla 966

Aralias 044

Ardlsa 944

Araucarias 41-951

Asparagus. .940-44-51J-61
-962-66-66-60

Asters 939

Astilbe 966

Azaleas 940-41-44

Begoniaa.944-50-61-52-i6

Biota 944

Bouvardia 951

Briwallia 956

Bulbs (not specifical-
ly named) . . .938-39-46

Cacti 944

Oaladlums 944

Calceolarias 96u

Callas 987-38-39-42

Canuas 940-44

Canterbury Bells... 943

Carex 944

Oamations. . 937-10-42-46
-960-61-62-53-56-66-60

Caryopteris 966

Cinerarias . . 938-60- 66-6u

Clematis 939-40

Coleils 960

Coreopsis 943-66

Cosmos 939

Crinums 944

Crocus 938-39

Orotons 946

Cryptomeria 943-44

Cupressu s 943

Cut Flowers 961-66

Oycas 960

Ovclamen938-44-5i)-56-6(»

Cyperus 944-61

Daisies 943-66

Delphliiium 966

Digitalis 966

Dracanas.. .944-61-62-66

Erica 944

Engenias 944

En alia 956

Ferns. 937-40-41-44-46-60
-961-62-56-66

Ficus 940-41-44-'>l

Foxgloves .. 943

Freesla 937-38-39-61

Funkla 956

Gaillardia 966

Galax 956

Gardenia 940

GenisU 944-66

Geraniums 937-43-66

Qeum 966

Grasses 939

G revillea 961-66

Heliotrope 966

Herbaceous Plants., 939

Hibiscus 9.16

Hollyhocks 939-43-51-66

Hyacinths 938-39-6((

Hydrangeas. .
Hypericum . .
Impatleus . ..

Iris

Ivy 960-53

Lavender 956

Llliums 937-38-39^0-61
-955-60

Lobelia 966

Lychnis 966

Lycopodium 956

Manettia 956

Marantas 962

Matricaria 966

Mignonetle 939-62-56

Mountain Fleece... 9(^6
Mushroom Spawn 938-39
-960

Myosotis 913-66

Narcissus. . .937-38-39-61
-960 I

94IJ-44
.. 939

956

Orange 966

Orchids 944-66

Oxalis 962

PfBonias 940-62

Palms 937-39-40-41-42-44

-946-5U-M
tansies.. 938-43-63-66-eO
Pelargoniums ....944-66

Peperomia 944-66

Petunias 966

Phlox 966

Pinks 951-66

Primulas . . .938-44-60-61

-966-60

Privet 938-39-40

Rhododendrons 940

Roses.939-40-44-46-63-66

-966

Rudbeckia 966

Seeds (not apecifl-

cally named)... 938-39

SelagineUa 944-51

Shrubs (not speci

fically named) 940

Silene 943

Small Fraits 940

Smilax.. .937-14-46-61-62

-C 63-65-60 .

Solanum 961

Spirjea 940

Statice 966

Stocks 966

SwcetPeaa 939

Sweet William... 961-66

Tarragon 960

Tillandsia 941

Trees 910-11-62

Tulips 938-39

Vegetables 938-39-40

Verbenas 939-66

Viucas 945-66

Violets. ..940-44-5J-6I-52

-955-66-60
Zamias 944

(MISCELLANEOUS

Auctions 937-61-64

Baskets 956-60

Buard of Trade 967

BoUers 942-68-59-60

Books 938-56-68

Boxes 938-60

Business Opportuni-
ties . • . 942
Out Flower's, Whole-
sale and commis-
eion Dealers. ...964-56

Exhibitions 951

Fertilizers 911-67-60

Florists' Letters 957

Florists' Supplies .961-66

-960
Flower Pots, Vases,

Tubs etc 951-68-60

Fruit and Flower

Plates 910

Glass 912-68-,'i9

Glazing Points 969

GreenhouseCon-

etruction 957-1.9-60

Greenhouse Lumber 942
-967-5S-59

Onllers 958

Hail Insurance 960

Insecticides 948-61-6S-60

MaBtica 9.58

Metal Designs 960

Moss 961-66

Myrtle 961

Newspapers 957

Peat 951-66

Pipes, Joints and

Valves 912-59

Putty 969

Sale or Rent 942

Sash 968-69

Stakes & Supporta 962-67
-959

Stationery 960

Tile 960

Toola, Implements

etc 951-68-69

Tying Material 967

Ventilators 968-69-60

Wants 942

WIreDealgns ..961-66-60

When Answering these Advertise-
ments Mention Florists' Exchange.

usiness Paper
'usiness Men:
'^^' Florists' Exchange

948

The F=i-orists' Exchange.

Insertion '.viU he given in this column to
all communications free from animus, but
the opinions expressed do not necessarily
reflect our own.

The Sweet Pea Situation.

Editor J-'lorists' Exchange.

The discussion of the deterioration o£
any flower is liliely to be based on very
uncertain conjecture The cause of our
trouble with sweet peas may be as blind
as the present ailment called "yellows"
in asters. Indeed, when a few days
ago I saw great blocks of asters and
hundreds of feet of sweet peas side by
side, and both of them worthless, I
wondered for the moment if a common
disease had struck them alike. A dozen
different hypotheses could be reasona-
bly argued from to account for our
trouble with sweet peas. And it is more
likely that all of them contribute their
share to the problem than that any one
can be made responsible for the whole.
Just now the discussion turns on
California, and injustice is likely to be
done by those w'ho have not been there
to see the wonderful seed conditions of
that State.

In 1894, at the invitation of C. C.
Morse & Co., I spent the month of May
with them at Santa Clara, my visit be-
ing wholly in the interest of sweet peas.
"While there I also visited another
grower at Santa Clara, and. Mr. Lynch
and the Sunset Co. at Menlo Park. At
Alhambra. near Los Angeles, I found
F. Edward Gray starting in with a few
acres. I went over about 350 acres of
this flower, the special object at that
time being to point out the correct type
and name of each of the fltty or more
sorts, so that they could be carefully
rogued up to type. This visit to
California was in marked contrast to
one episode of my visit to England the
next year. In California I was made
as welcome as if I were a large buyer,
and shown without reserve everything.
In England I traveled some distance by
rail and stage to find a certain grower,
bearing a letter from a large American
house for whom he was growing some
stock, but after a little hesitation was
informed that his sweet peas were
twenty-flve miles away (?). It was a
year of serious drought, and I did not
blame them. I think the English seed
that year was so far away that very
little of it came to light. And in 1894
California did not have near the usual
average of rain, so that one grower said
to me the first week in May that an
inch of rain would be worth twenty-
flve thousand dollars to him. That was
not a flrst-rate year to see the sweet
peas of California, but what I did see
sent me home enthusiastic over Cali-
fornia conditions.

And I can certify from a month's visit
and full inspection of their fields, that
the most conscientious work was being
done, and, best of all, their enthusiasm
for the sweet pea w-as as much of a
hobby to them as to me. They have
made great progress since then, espe-
cially in the line of the introduction of
novelties. And the only thing which I
feared then has not come true. I did
have some fear that stock grown in
such quantities, at such contract prices,
would soon lose the high development
which Mr. Eckford had put into the in-
dividual bloom. But the fact is that
when we get reliable California stock
into bloom it gives us magnificent ex-
hibition flowers to-day as much as ever.
We get splendid grandiflora quality of
bloom. At this very moment (the 29th
of August) my vines are playing the
coquette with me, and are crested with
beautiful blossoms.

I still believe that we must look to
California for our large trade stock of
this seed. And let me just here say a
word about Oregon grown seed. As an
experiment I have for several years
been interested in what Mr. Walker is
doing at Forest Grove, Oregon, in spe-
cial work on a small acreage of sweet
peas. The whole stock grown by this
gentleman has amounted to but two or
three hundred pounds annually. And
now, while this Oregon stock has shown

plumper growth and has had much
hand work done on it, the present dis-
cussion compels me to say that I see
no difference in the results derived
from this special stock. It tails to give
a good strong root for June and July
bloom, just as the California stock does.
I do not mean to say with dogmatic
confidence that California is to blame
for this trouble we are having with our
sweet peas. I throw it out as deserving
discussion that the Pacific Coast con-
ditions may be responsible for it, and
will tell why. It is not because their
conditions are unfavorable. If the
cause can be traced to this source at all
it is because California conditions are
too favorable, too stimulating— drives
this vine on to too large a production
of seed. Seedsmen who send to Cali-
fornia a small lot of sweet peas to be
grown are astonished at the product re-
turned to them. Every year I have
sent Mr. Eckford's sealed packets of
advance novelties to Oregon, and in one
of Mr. Walker's letters he told me he
expected to get several ounces of seed
from each vine. One ounce of seed
would be four hundred fold. It was not
less than five ounces he said he calcu-

year had no root that would support
bloom in the early half of July. If
those of us who were growling six
weeks ago should get together now we
should laugh at each other, for we have
had a kind of phenomenal August
bloom. But we can't wait from April
to August for sweet peas, and take our
chances with the red spider.

Now here is the point about Califor-
nia conditions. They certainly do stim-
ulate a tremendous result above ground,
and I do not see how such an abundant
bloom and seeding can be supported
without a strong root. But it has to
grow a root in a soil that bakes till a
piece of it looks like a lump of coal.
This soil is inexhaustible in its fertility.
Can it be that this beautiful vine is
overworked at the root, while being
stimulated to produce such an abun-
dant result above ground? We take
this seed and it acts as it it could get
just so far and no farther. It germi-
nates well. It looks promising all
through May. It begins to show root
weakness as soon as it tries to bloom.

I am not generalizing from my own
limited garden. I am reporting the
wide experience of the great majority

Portion of Bench, Showing some of the Original Plants of Bridesmaid Rose
at Sunnywoods Greenhouses, Cliatliam, N J,

lated to get per vine, and that seems
extraordinary.

The California fields of different va-
rieties yield variously. It would not be
very unusual, I think, to get one thou-
sand pounds from two. At present
prices they would simply be wasting
their land if they did not get a liberal
yield. To see this immense bloom, and
this fruitful result certainly proves that
California has splendid conditions for
growing this flower. My own inquiry is
whether those conditions are not too
stimulating to hold up year after year
the peculiar character '\^'hich the seed
stock must have to be grown popularly
■ all through this country, where condi-
tions are not as favorable as in Cali-
fornia. It is getting more and moi-e
acclimated in California, and less and
less easily grown here in New England.

I do not believe we have yet got down
to the fine science of seed-growing.
Were there space I would like to dis-
cuss the nature and characteristics of
this beautiful fiower as a vine, and the
peculiar points to be considered in
growing seed with reference to its bent
in this direction or that. Just now the
point at which we suffer most is the
root. Whether a series of years in Cali-
fornia will affect the root growth un-
favorably is an open question. When
I saw the heavy adobe soil of those
splendid seed ranches I wondered, and
every visitor will w-onder, how the
fibrous roots can make their way into
it. I'm not sure but that a series of
years will do just what we now see.
We have a discouraged-looking root.
Even those who saved their vines this

who now try to grow this flower. Even
if this hypothesis should prove the true
one, I do not see how it reflects on the
California growers or their condition
of soil and climate. If it should finally
turn out that they renewed their seed
stock from some other locality every
two years, they would still have to
grow the great bulk of trade stock.

Just now there is a disposition here in
New England to try again the English-
grown sweet pea seed, and I shall be
glad to have it thoroughly tested by
the side of California stock; but at this
moment I do not believe that any trade
stock of this fiower can be grown in
England to compare with California
seed. We must rememlaer that the
sweet pea of to-day is a different flower
from what it was ten years ago, when
French and English stock was all we
had. The sweet pea then was down at
a level of quality where it had not been
hybridized out of its hardy habit, and
the most ordinary stock would then
give pretty sure results. The present
range of highly developed novelties
would, I fear, tell a different story it
left to take their chances with English
droughts and harvest rains. Mr. Eck-
ford has been sorely tried in getting his
trade stock grown, until now he grows
it himself, and we can do very little
with his seed till it has gone "to the
Pacific Coast and had one year of
American growing put into it.

If we could go back to the old grade
of varieties that we were satisfied with
ten years ago we could still get the re-
liable habit from foreign seed, but the
American enthusiasm for the improved

sweet pea can never be put back there.
Where, then, can seed stock he grown?
Where is the locality that will take the
sweet pea at its finest grandiflora de-
velopment, and put into seed stock the
reliable character that is needed? But
there is one question back of that. We
cannot go on multiplying novelties
without reducing our chances of get-
ting back to any reliable habit. Novel-
ty w'ork is sure to break up the good
morals of any flower. One of the first
steps to getting back to strong seed
stock is to settle down on a reasonable
list of standard sorts and put a good
fixed habit into them.

I confess I am not prepared to sug-
gest the locality where the right kind
of seed stock can be grown, and it
would be premature to even try to do
so. It ought not to be far from our 42d
latitude, to the north of it rather than
to the south. And it should have con-
ditions favorable to full grandiflora
bloom, and that will produce a much
more limited quantity of seed than Cali-
fornia. The strength of the vine should
thus be not stimulated to all it can do,
but to put a normal parental vigor into
a normal progeny of seed. It will take
several years to recover the ground we
have lost. I think it stands to reason
that a fully developed vine that puts its
strength into one ounce of seed is more
likely to hold its seed vigor up than
one that ambitiously puts its strength
into five ounces of seed. Say what we
will, the crisis on this flower urges to
immediate action in some radical di-
rection.

But this is only one chapter. I have
the utmost confidence in our California
growers. I expect to be at Fordhook in
a few days, and we shall go over thi!
whole ground of discussion there.

W. T. HUTCHINS.

[Other interesting communications on
this subject are unavoidably held over
to a future issue. Ed.j

A Modern Mill for Modern Methods.

The development of an industry is
always un interesting study, and such
we found a few da.vs a^o relative to
some new work beinj^ done at Ham-
mond's Shig Shot Works, Fishkill on-
Hudson, in the shajje of a new mill,
whose speed is 2,()0() revolutions a
minute. Mr. Hammond says the first 13
tons of slug shot was all sieved by hand
on the barn floor, then a small kalso-
miue mill was used, and finally a conical
Bulir stone mill was built that took S
horse-power to run and could turn out a
finished product of l,.'iOO pounds an
hour. This mill lasted 10 years and wn«
rebuilt, but iu adopting slug shot to be
readily used in water Mr. Hammond
found a new mill just patented, Fehruar.y
\i, 18!I9, that uses no stones or close
grindingplates, but by rapidity of motion
powders to perfect fineness the most
tenacious of substances and does it dust-
less.

Hammond's Paint and Slug Shot
Works have some 13,000 square feet of
floor room, are three rtmies in height —
the slug shot and chemical work is done
in a separate building from his paint
works, in winch is a 50. horse power
engine at work. The building is heated
by steam and lit by electricity. The be-
ginning of his paint business was in a
mill that cost f 7.50, and the power was
a boy at .1P3 a week; seven hours a day.
This boy power was followed by a small
engine, and, says Mr. Hammond, since I
began I have spent fully f.lO.OOO ea^h iu
advertising, in season and out of season,
never letting up.

Ori§:inal Bridesmaid Rose.

Bridesmaid is oneof the few roses that,
according to E. Guruey Hill, have assist-
ed in the buyiug of more shoes and calico
than an\ thing in the floral kingdom.
The illustration herewith, showing a
portion of a bench, coutaining several
pUints of the origiual stock of this grand
benefactor in roses, at the .Sunnywoods
Greenhouses (F.L.Moore, proprietor),
at Chatham, N. .F., will, we have no
doubt, be interesting. The jihotograph
was'taken in;May,;of;this|year.

The Oood Strong: Kind,

OOo. I>ez* lOO Has.

BALES WEIQH 900 LB!^.

E. A. BTOOTHOFT & Co., 154-156 W. 27tll St., N. T «;ity

S-ptember iS, 1899.

The Florists' Exchmnge.

949

_ (151) Gi'conhouse Heating. — I have
two greeuliouBes, each 100x20 feet, ridge
13 feet, 2 feet glabB on sides. I have been
running steam, but wish to change to
hot water. I have 1,200 feet of I'i-incli
running pipe and -too feet of 2-inch pipe
in each house, on the "down hill" sys-
tem from the boiler. Will there be pipe
enough to heat the houses up to 68 de-
grees at 20 degrees below zero? It not
what is the best and cheapest thing to do?
There are at present 12 rows of IVi-inch
pipe and four rows of 2-incli i)ipe in each
house; the supply is one 2-inch and one
114-inch for all the pipes in each house.

A. A. V.

— The present amount of pipe will be
only sufficient to maintain a tempera-
ture of 5a to 60 degrees, and to obtain a
temperature of 68 degrees when it is 20
degrees below zero outside a eonsidei-
able addition to the heating surface will
be desirable. I would suggest that aside
from the 2-inch flow pipe, now in use,
two 21/2-inch flow- pipes be added, and
that six 2-inch return pipits be put in.
When the returns are as small as 1' (-inch
it is advisable to have theHow pii>eH thai
supply them arranged overhead, but for
the 2-inch returns the How pipes may l)e
on the plates or under the benches, as
can best be arranged. L. R. Taft.

I have a greenhouse 13x7.3 feet, butted
glass, with solid benches, running east
and west. Heater is at east end. Would
it be best to run flow pipe overhead and
the returns on side walls? It so, how-
many pipes and what size are necessary
to gave 60 degrees in zero weather? I
have two houses to heat. Would it be
best to connect to both sides of heateror
only one? Jamus Mautin.

— The flow pipe may be placed either
overhead or upon the side walls, the best
circulation being secured from the flow
when placed overhead. The return pipes
maybe upon the side wallsuniess bottom
heat is desired; when some or all of
them should be under the benches. One
2yo-inch flow pipe and eight 2-inch return
pipes will answer for zero weather, unlecs
there is glass in the side walls, when one
or two additional returns should be sup-
plied. If the heater has connectionsupon
both sides it would be well to connect
the two houses on opposite sides.

L. R. Tait.

(1.52) The Aster Disease. — The disease
of the asters is thought to be bacterial,
and many growers have been troubled
with it in previous years. Changing the
location of the beds each year has been
found to be the best remedy, so far
kuown.

(1.53) Gladiolus for Name.— J. H

Umpleby.— The variety is not named: it
is one of Childs' seedlings.

European Plant Notes.

Campanula Mayii.— A new hybrid
campanula has made its appearance as
the result of a cross between C.isophylla
alba and another, unknown, but fi"om
all appearances (.'. gigantea hirsuta.
The progeny has blue flowers like those
of C. isophylla, and hairy foliage like
that of C gigantea hirsuta. In habit
it is a Iiandsome, drf)oping, free-fl4jwer-
ing pot plant that will prove a splendid
companion to C. isophylla and C. iso-
phylla alba.

DracEeiia Cannicrolla Variegata.—

Dracena cannjefolia is an old favorite
here but up till now, although there
have lieen several attempts to produce a
variegated form, these attempts have
not been successful. Laing & Sons, of
Forest Hill, are now, however, in pos-
session of a really fine variegated stock
with yellow leaf petioles and yellow
stripes upon the deep green leaves. It
the variegation proves constant under
cultivation, there are big prices ahead
for the plant, as market men know full
well the value of a well variegated
"cannjefolia." Viatok.

Our Belgium Letter.

We have this Summer exjicrienced one
of the driest seasons in many years. The
thermometer mounted to '.io'and iio de-
grees in the shade for several days. To-
matoes have ripened here in the open
nearly as good as in America this season.
Usually we have to raise tomatoes under
gla.ss to be successful with them. We
have had very little rain in seven weeks,
still we are satisfied with the growth ol
the azaleas, there being only a jiart of
the growers who complain tliat the
plants have sufferedfrom the hot weather
and lack of water.

During the Summer and up to the pres-
ent time kentiashavesoidashigh as they
did last year and the past Spring, these
palms being the best selling plants, to-
gether with aspidistras. The demand
tor araucarias was also very good, and
Hatisfactor,\- prices prevailed. All the
best stock of azaleas has been sold at
good prices — about 15 per cent, higher,
on an average, than last year's sales.
The i^iants in many azalea fields have
been affected b.v thrips on account of the
ver.v liot and stead.v dr.v air. Imiiorters
will do well to dip the plants affected in
tobacco water after they are potted up,
and syringe them often, with strong

HINTS and HELPS.

Cactus Dahlias.— The past Summer
has been very favorable to the growth
of these deservedly popular plants, the
crop of flowers at present being far in
advance of those of recent years, both
in number and finality. Among the
newer kinds, one named Daffodil, has
light yellow flowers but with short
stems. Starfish has bright red flow-ers,
very useful in a cut state. Arachne has
the petals white in the center with the
margins crimson— a very striking varie-
ty. .\mong the dark yellows Mrs. ICings-
ley Foster shows up well.

Bedding Crotons.-Although the finest
specimen plants are raised b.v the ringing
process, it is out of thequestion to adopt
it for the purpose of getting up a stock
for Summer bedding. The principal
batch should be taken now, from the
plants which have been growing outside
all Summer. If a heav.v rain has not
fallen recentl.v, then give the roots a good
soaking the da.v before the cuttings are
taken off. If these are taken when the
roots are dry they are apt to lose leaves
in the cutting bed. Cuttings eight oi-

jiressure of water, under the foliage.
This is very necessar.v as regards the
plants intended to be forced for Christ-
mas.

.Man.v well-known Americans connected
with the floiist trade visited Belgium
the past Summer. We heard of Messrs.
A. Hhotert and L. liobbink, and had the
]ile;isure of a visit from Messrs. .Schul-
tlieis, of College Point: Winfried Rolker,
of .\ew York City, and Julius Roehrs, of
Itutherford.

The .shipiiing season has commenced
for palms, araucariaa, etc. Next week
we will start azalea packing.

A. H.

LEGAL NOTES.

Too Much Light.

A novel suit w-as begun before .ludge
iletzger, of Lycoming County, recently.
.John Coleman, the plaintiff, alleges that
the front rooms of his house and the
porch are maile uidnliabitable by sun-
liglit reflection from transparent glass on
the greenhouse of Daniel E. Uorman,
Williamsport, Pa., located opposite the
Cfileman residence. The peculiarity of
the suit consists in the attack on a gen-
eral belief that the law allows a man to
linild according to his own taste on his
own lot. There have been many com-
plHints of adjoining buildings ob.scuring
the light of day, but so far as known this
is the first one which alleges that a party
is passing on to his neighbor more than
the quantity of lightallowed by nature.

ten inches in length root as easily as^the
easiest rooting sofl-wodded |ilant, if
given a good bottom heat, and a depth
of four or five inches of sand. iVeither is
there a necessit.v to have a propagating
frame: the open jtropagatinu bed ^vill
answer nicely, .\llow the cuttings to re-
main in thesand until a good sized bunch
of roots is formed, as they then take
very quickly to the soil in which they are
potted. If the old plants are putted and
kept in heat, they will give wood for a
large quantity of cuttings in early
Spring.

Cycasrevoluta stems a re often spoiled
as a result of the treatment they get in
the wa.v of potting immedi/itely after
being imported. Having few or no roots
the.v should not be placed in large recep-
tacles, as the soil when once watered
takes too long a time to dr.y out and is
apt to become sour, whicli is an.ylhing
hut a favorable condition to tempt tlje
growth of fresh roots. Put the stems
into as small pots as they will go, leav-
ing just enough space to ram the soil
tightl.y around them with a thin piece of
wood. They will start into growth best
when in a warm, moist house, and re-
quire little water until they show signs
of sending up a crop of leaves.

Plumbago Larpeutse is a hard,y per-
ennial with blue flowers, and plent.v of
tlieni. produced from early Summer till
late in the Autumn. Theprobable reason
why we do not see this i)lant more fre-
quently is that it is a trifle dillicnlt to
proiiagate, e.xeept by division, good
sizeil clumps lift well, and may be trans-
planted early in the season,"before the
new growth has made much headway.

Another method which I find to work
well is to take the plants up in midsum-
mer, shorten the top growth, put several
pieces togetlier in a 4-inch pot in sandy
soil, ami kcej) in a close frame until the\
st.-irt fresh growth. Several weeks after-
wards these may again be divided safely
and potted separately. This is one of
tlie most satisfactory rock-work plants.

Adiantums which were divided up
from plants in .5 and 6-inch pots some
time ago, will now be pretty well furn-
ished with short, healthy fronds, and a
nice crop of stronger fronds making their
appearance. The period between the
times of division and good healthy
growth is one in which it is difficult to
judge of the right quantity of water to
be given, consequently many of the pots
will be covered with a dense, green
growth. I his should becarefully scraped
off, and at the same time the pot should
be examined, especially beneath the rim
and at the bottom, for slugs, each one of
which will ruin several plants in a short
time if allowed to have its own way.
(i. W. O.

Willie- It's always in damp places
where mushrooms grow,, isn't it, papa?

I'apa — Yes, my boy.

Willie— Is that'tne reason they look like
umbrellas, papa?— Yonkera Statesman.

~3 call a man remarkable who becnmes a true
workman in thie vineyard of tbe Highest. Be
his work that of palace-building and kingdom-
founding, or only of delving and ditctiing, to
me it is no matter — or next to none. All
human work Is transitory, small In itself. • •
Only the worker thereof, and the spirit that
dwelt in him is siKuiflcant.— Carltle.

No. 30— L. R. TAFT.

Of the many beneflcial departments in
the Florists' Exchange, the Question
Box is one in which the majority of our
readers is most interested, as evidenced
by the numerous imiuiries that are pre-
sented and answered in the course of a
year; and of all the subjects on which
more light is sought there is none of
greater significance or in connection
witli which so many diiflculties arise as
the matter of heating greenhouses.
Scarcely a week passes but what infor-
mation from one source or another is
sought on this perplexing theme. We
have very much pleasure in presenting to
our readers a photograph of the gentle-
man who so ably and satisfactorily aids
our subscribers in the solution of their
problems along this line; and the fact
that more heating imiuiries are answered
tlirough our columns than through any
otiier similar medium is tlie surest proof
of Professor Taft's thorough mastery of
and consequent ability to deal success-
fully with this all-important question.

Levi Rawson Taft was born at Men-
don. Mass., in 1839, and entered the
.Agricultural fjoihge of that State in
1878. .\fter graduating he was appoint-
ed assistant professor of liorticultiiie, in
the same iustitntion, where lie remained
two and one-half years, and during the
last year and a half he was burs.ar of the
college. In .lanuary, 1.S83, he took charge
of the horticultural department of the
Missouri .igricuitural College, resigning
in 18.S8 to Ijecome professor of horticul-
ture and horticulturist of the experiment
station of the Michigan Agricultural Col-
lege, and which post he now holds and
fills witli such universal .satisfaction to
all concerned.

Professor Taft is author of a work on
" Greeniuiiisc Construction," which is a
recognized standard on that subject; he
is also author of a book on " Greenhouse
.Management," which deals with the
whole question of plant growing under
glass. He takes a deep interest in all so-
ciet.v matters and his name appears an-
nually on the program of our most
progressive horticultural associations,
lie is a member and for nine years has
been one of the Kxeeutive Conimittee of
the Michigan State Horticultural So-
ciety, a member of the .\merican Associ-
ation of Xurserymen. of the National
Park and Out-door Art .\.s8ociation, of
tlie Societ.v of .\merican Florists, and
several other national horticultural
bodies. Professor Taft was elected
treasurer of the American Pomological
Society at the meeting at Columbus in
1897. and was re-elected to the ofiice at
the meeting recently held in Philadelphia.

950

Tmb F^lorists' Exchange.

CARNATIONS LEFT

100 BON TON S6.00. Cash

WILLIAM STUPPE, JSoliis, L. L. K Y,

Mention the Florlitu' Exchange wh»n Vrltlng.

CARNATIONS

SCOTT, PORTIA
and McGOWAN,

Fine, Strong Plants. $4.00 per 100.

JACOB S. H4NDTE, Calla, Ohio.

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SGOTT^DHYBBESK

SS.oo per 100.
BON TON, »7.oo per 100.

Strong, field-grown Carnations.

CHAS. H. GREEN, Spencer, Mass.

Mention the FlnrlBtB" Exchange when wrlttng.

FieiMirowii Genaiis!

FLORA HILL, DAYBREAK,
SCOTT. PORTIA, CART-
LEDGE, VICTOR,

Extra Fine, at Low Prices.

J. J. STYER, - - Concordville, Pa.

Mention the FlorlstB' Exchange when wrlttnit.

FIELDGROWN CARNATIONS

First-class Plants.

Victor $4,00 per 100.

Flora Hill 6.00

Cash with order.

L. R. HANCOCK. Burlington, N. J.

Lock Box G9I.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

CARNATIONS

EXTRA NICE STOCK.

1000 Scott $5.00 per 100

300 Crlmsuu Mangold 7 00

100 hidorado 4.iO "

1000 Florence 4 00 "

1000 CALIFORNIA VIOLETS, 4 UO

W. E. SARGENT, Worcester, Mass.

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CARNATIONS

1500 Genesee, 5uo Ivory, 500 Portia,
and a few hundred Scott, McGowan, Tidal
Wave, IMayor Pingree, fine, healthy, large
plants, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000.

Cash or satisfactory references.

JOHN SGHAFER, Ballston Spa, N. Y.

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►♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦»♦♦♦

Al Carnation Plants \

Splendid stock, grown on fresh sod T
ground, perfectly healthy, in grand "
sbape for winter flowering.

SCOTT, IVIETEOR, VICTOR,
PORTIA, FLORA HILL.

First size, $6 a 100; second size, $3 a 100.

X Cliffe's Greenhouses, ♦

♦ GERIHANTOWN, - PHILA., PA. ♦

♦ ♦
A Long Distance Telephone 94-1 1 D. #

♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»»♦

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when wrltlnK.

HARNATinNQ Lizzie DIcGowau,

unillinilUIIO strong field-grown pUnte.
»40 00 per 1000. Take Kings County Elevated and
L. I. Electric Railway; stop at Woodhaven Avenue.

BEAl'LIKU. -Walker Avenue,
^Voodtiaveii, Bie-w Vorlt.

VIOLtTS IIIY SPEfilSLTY!

Only a fe\v liiimlreil of Marie Louise left. From 2?^
inch pots, at *3.0(.i per U'O ; Lady Hume Camphell, from
2 inch pots. *2.5IJ per 100 : Princeaa de Gallee. Jrom Hats,
etrong rooted plants. ?18.00 per 1000. All good plants.

TAKKA<;ON, hirseohinips. 75c per doz.: $5.00
per 100. (.:asb witn order, please. Not C. O. D,

SEA CLIFF NURStRY,'^Sl4 Cliff,' LL.H.Y.

FD. BOULON. Peop.
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IAR6E PALMS. ..

FINE SPECIMEN PLANTS

?or sale at half value ; or will exchange for

itio" ■Hhii; Roses or Carnations.

H. W. HALES, Ridgewood, N.J.

Mention the Florlsf ' Exaftange when writing.

A FEW GaOU THiiiGS YOU WAfiiT!

Keiitia Beliiiorenun and Forsteriana, 3 In.,

and Liitnnia Korbonica, 4 in , 25c. each.
CliineHe Fi'imi'ONe, Hneet fringed varieties, 2 In.,

*i.OO; 2H In., ta.Ou per 100 ; 3 in.. $4.00 per loO.
AHparnsriis Spreogreri and PIhiuohus, 2 in.,

$5.00 per lOJ.
Cinerni-ia. and Anipclopsie Veitchit, 2 In..

*-J.oo per luO.
Cyclamen l.isanteuni. 3 In., $6; 4 In.. flO per 100.
Rex Begonia, finest mixed, 3 In., $4 00 per lOU.
JSugliph I vy, 2in., ja.uOper UHl. Cash with order.
«KO. M. KMMANt*, NevrtOll, N. J.

CYCL1M[N GIGmnUM

Strong plants in splendid condition.

2 inch pots $4.00 per 100.

3 •• 7.00 "

Cash witb Order.

C. W. cox, Phila., Pa.

SECOND AND BRISTOL STS.
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DflBKHTIOII SEEDS

Specialists in pedigree seeds for winter
blooming. Contracts Solicited.

AMFRIGAN ROSE CO., Washington, DC.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

SCOTTS-McGOWANS

Strong
Plants,

$20 per 1000.

H. D. DARLINGTON, Flushing, L. I., N.Y.

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CARNATIONS

strong Field-Grown Plants.

ricQowan and Scott, $4.00 per 100 ;
$35.00 per 1000. Cash -n-ith order.

CHAS. F. DOLL, Seymour, Conn.

ILL AT

$4.00

PER 100

CASH WITH OKDER.

rARIIATinilC ^^^^^-f stocky, field-grown plants
■•^AnllAIIUna ofC. A. l)unn(piHkj Jahu's

Scnrlel and Bon Ton (red), John Young (white),

VIOLcTS Lady Campbell, field-grown.

CCR ItC ready to use, fine plants, 2!^.ln. pota. Pceris
■*!!,?* Hasiata and luteruaia, all at *4.0U

per 100 rale.

Wft lfR£R?a «« TIJEMO-ST ST .

• III IVflMDCili NEW BKUFOKU, .MAel?l.

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BABY PRIMROSES

strong, hcBlthy stock, ready for 4 inch pota. !.■) cts. per doz
by mail ; $a per 100, Ijy e.\press. Transplanted stock, $3 per luo.

^"M W T^^y^C*^^^ ^fc -M-^ ^B" £^ Fine strain, from flats,
^•^■^■M^^M ■^Cm,^S^^.^:^L.JL.^>M.,Ji9^ $1 .50 per 100.

villlltSC rnlMnOSC packed. 'Exp"res8charges'paid. ^

Cash with order. E. FRYER, Berriman St.& New Lots Ave. Bklyn, N. Y.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

New York.

Tlie Marliet.

The flower market has been very
much in the buyer's favor this week, as
4:he quantity of stock coming in is deqid-
edly in excei^s of the demand. The first
tliree days of the week business proved
to be slow, and the drizzling rain of
Thursday put the quietus on what little
there was, for on that day, owing to the
unsettled state of the elements, trade
almost came to a standstill. What little
deinanil tlii're is for flowers is chiefl.v for
till' liiHlier Ki-ades; this is proved by the
fact fliat sjn'cial Beauty, Bride and
Bridesmaid sell out cleaner than any-
thing else, while short-stemmed and in-
ferior grades And no buyers, e.\cept when
offered at figures low enough to satisfy
the speculative side-walk florist.

Those that are looking forward to the
Uewe.v celebration, In the hope of seeing
great demands for flowers, will, from
present indications, be sadl.v disappoiut-
etl. In the decorative work being done
b.v the city authorities no flowers, or
even evergreens, are being used, so far
as we know, and if an.v banquet decora-
tions are forthcoming they have not been
heard from as yet. Violets are being
siiipped to the city atirregular intervals,
and growers situated in the Hudson River
section will do well to note the fact that
on Saturda.v next, owing to the Dewe.v
parade, some of the principal streets will
be closed to all kinds of trucking at 10
a. m., and violet or any other stock
shipped that morning, will have to lay
over in the express ottices. as it can not
be delivered; therefore, all shipments
should be made on Friday, next week,
from that particular section. Jersey
growers will be more fortunate, as the
streets that will be closed to truckmen
are not in their route of delivery.

The quantity of roses coming to mar-
ket is increasing rapidly, and a marked
improvement is noticeable in the quality.
With regard to prices American Beaut.v
show the most stability, varying little,
if any, from last week; aiid so far
(Thursday) clearing out fairly well. We
say, so far, advisedly, for should to-day's
shipments, owing to the niiny weather,
have to be held over till next day, the
chances are that a drop in price will be
tlie result.

There has been little call for orchids
this week, neither has lily of the valley
been in great demand. The supply of
asters is diminishing somewhat, making
it easier to dispose of them.

Carnations are more plenitful, though
tliere is no great rush after them yet—
7.5c. to $1 per 100 is the ruling price,
though we hear occasionally of fl.25
lieing reached for good Scott.

Chrs.yanthemums are coming in regu-
larly, but it does not seem that the vei-y
early flowers are wanted to any extent.
The variety Mme. Gastellier is selling at
from f G to .|,S per 100.

Auction Sales.

Win. Elliott & Sons are holding sales
twice a week, and a large quantity of
palms and general decorative stock is
being disposed off.

Cleary & Co. are also having big sales
in their rooms ever.v Tuesday and Fri-
day. A number of Maud Dean carnation

1500 Cyclamen Giganteum

In 4 and 5 Inch pots. In dark red, rose, white and
white with pink eye, at $12.00, |I8 00 and J25.00
per 100. CA^H wiTu Obi'ER, Please.

H. BOOK, - "Worcester, Mass.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when wrlt'.nf

MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS

Potted plants, clean and healthy In every particular.
$5.00 per 100. Cash with order.

WM. J.CHINNICK, Trenton, N.J.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

Violets and Carnations ff.l^lT^l^Z

Marie Louise. lOll f'allfornla. Carnations. 4I>0 Wm.
Scott. 1110 Uaj'hreak. W.HI per 100; (135.00 per 1000.

:350 I.ndy t'liinpbell Violets (small), the lot $4 OO.
FBED'K A TAYLOR, CANASTOTA. N Y.
Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

FARQUHAR VIOLETS

Large field plants, etrong and healthy, $6.00 per 100.
Strong plants, from 2^ Inch pots. $3 00 per 100.

'ASU WITH ORDKR.

X. K, 0*eRlE:is, Rosliiidale, mass.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

VIOLETS,

MARIE LOUISE i?;r.?y";i°ey5:

rAI.'^" **Jn'"?- „^«- 1. »4 per 100. S3.% PT
1000. No. -i. S3 per 100. g'i.'S pe? lOO*.
Snmpie sent for 10c. CH»h ivllh orders.
(No chedts.) J. c. Urems, Oneida, N. Y.
Mention tb* FlorlsU' Bxetiuim when wrltlns.

plants fetched $5 and $G per 100 last
Tuesday.

The sale at H. Dreyer's greenhouses,
on Wednesday, was well attended, and
the stock all brought satisfactory prices.
Mr. 'T)reyer exjiressed himself as being
very well satisfled with the results of the
sale; J. P. Cleary was the auctioneer.
Among the bidders present were Robert
Craig, of Philadelphia, and many promi-
nent retailers from this city.

Cleary & Co. have a sale of large palms
and other stock at the greenhouses of H.
C. Wille, West Hoboken, N. J., on 'Tues-
day, the.26th inst.

News Items.

The intending speculators in galax
leaves held a meeting Friday at 3 p. m.

The New Jersey I'loricultural Society
celebrate their fifth anniversary, at
Orange, on October 2.

September 1 the firm of Chas. Zeller's
Sons was changed to Chas. Zeller & Son.
Tlie3' are resjionsible for all liabilities
made previous to the change, and to
them all accounts are payable.

The entertainment committee of the
New York Gardeners' Society met on
Monday evening, and the subject of the
annual dinner was discussed pro and
con. Nothing definite was decided upon,
and final arrangements will be made at
a meeting to be held October 2.

A. Dimmock arrived from England per
S. S. Lucania, last Sunda.v.

In town: Kobert Craig, Philadelphia,
Pa.; Harlan P. Kelsey, Boston, Mass.;
Chas H. Iticksecker. Linville, N. C; Mr.
Smith, of Smith & Fetters, Cleveland,
Ohio.

John Scott, of the Keap Street Green-
houses, is able to get round again after
his accident, but still needs the help of
crutches.

The Siegel-CooiierCo. will have a " har-
vest home" celebration early in October,
for which they will endeavor to secure a
large floral and plant display, to be made
by individual growers.

Henry Hurrcll, of the Arm of Lager
& Hurrell, received a cable from Eng-
land, Thursday, informing him of the
death of his .youngest child. Mrs. Hur-
rell, with the children, have been spend-
ing the Summer in England and are ex-
pected home shortly.

American Institute Show.

Owing to Friday, September 29,
being a holiday in New York .State, the
flower show of the American Institute
will end on the evening of Thursday,
September 2S, commencing Tuesday,
2Gth inst.

Brooklyn, N. Y.

A new wholesale firm opened a store
here Saturday last. This makes three
commission houses, and all are within a
stone's throw of each other. The new
firm is located at 26 Boerum place, and
Perelman & Goldfaib are the owners.

A. H. Langjahr is getting in some fair
quality carnations, but the over abun-
dance of asters in the market makes it
impossible to realize satisfactory prices
for them.

Hicks & Crawbuck will move on Octo-
ber 1 to 108 Livingston street. Increas-
ing business necessitates the change.
The firm also contemplate becoming
dealers in florists' supplies and will carry
a complete line.

Ketail trade has been rather quiet for
some time; funeral orders comprising
the bulk. On Monday last James Mal-
lon's .Sons had several very large designs
to send to Hoboken, N. J.

Jas. Weir & Sons are remodeling the
interior of their store at 324 Fulton
street, and J. \. Phillips has electricians
and carpenters at work making changes
in his show window. Mr. Phillips, while
on a trolley car recently, during a severe
thunderstorm, had one band and part
of liis clothing burned with the electric
fluid passing through the car.

H. Kaiser & Co. have opened a retail
store at the corner ofj First street and
.Seventh avenue. The interior is nicely
furnished and the window is tastefully
decorated with showy palms and ferns.
Mr. Kaiser was formerly with Wipper-
man.

Business Difficulties.

New York. — George Polykranas, of No.
172 West Ninety-eighth street, has filed
a petition in bankruptcy, with liabilities
of .$7,374 and no assets. All the debts
were contracted as a partner in the firm
of Polykranas & Stavropulo, florists, at
No. 065 Columbus avenue.

September 23. 1899.

The F^lorists' Exchtinge.

951

Philadelphia.

Market Conditions.

The cut flower market has shown
much more,, .tCitiNiity,,. the past week,
although business in the city has not .yet
fairl.v started up. Shipping trade has
been ver.v jLiocid among' the wholesalers
and this Ijas relieved the market. All
varieties of roses are very plentiful, and
under present condiiions prieea will not
advance; there has not been any change
wince last w eek's quotations.

Geo. E. Campbell is again first with
chrysanthemums; be sent in some
flowers, Ladv Fitzwvgram, on Septem-
ber 1"J.

Pennsylvania Horticultural Societ.v.

The meeting of the Pennsylvania
Horticultural Society, on Tuesday last,
was poorly attended, owing to the heavy
downpour of rain. In the competition
for the Michell premiums for dahlias, for
.variety, Henr.v F. .Michell, Thomas Hol-
land, gardener to Mr. H.B. Koseugarten,
Malvern, I'a., was first, and Francis Can-
ning, gardener to Mrs. Berwind, Wynne-
wood, Pa., second. Thos. Holland also
staged a collection of dahlias, consisting
of ten varieties, tor which he was award-
ed special mention. The same exhibitor
had a vase of blooms of rose Maman
Cochet; these were ver.v good — in fact,
the best ever seen here. John Thatcher
exhibited a well-grown plant of Alocasia
Sanderiana.

Jottings.

Sam'l S. Peunock has returned
from his vacation spent in the Eastern
States.

D. T. Connor has arrived home from
Detroit, where he has been all Summer
on business.

The flower store of Karl Williams, No.
219 .South street, was damaged by fire
September 17 to the extent of $7.").

Visitors in towti: Frank M. Smith,
Cleveland, O.; MiSM Held and F. G.
Berger, Baltimore, Md.

Davjd Rcst.

Cleveland.

Trade Notes.

A gradual improvement in trade is
reported by all of the retail stores, but
all complain of the scarcit.v of f^ov^ers.
The demand forfuneral work and decora-
tions consumes almost everything in cut
flowers that is offered, and this shortage
in stock is likely to continue until chry-
santhemums become plentiful. Roses are
small and are not offered in very large
quantities. Carnations, likewise, are
ver.y small; and their present qualit.v
does not warrant arjv ailvance in price;
$1 and f 1.50 are oulsidc tlKures for be>t
stock. In rf)ses the prices now <il)faining
are much the same as last reported, viz..
.«1 to $i per 100. Asters arepretty well
used up. and b.v another week they will
be a thing of the past. Gladiolus, as
well, are about done; and the spikes are
short — the result f»f the drought. Tube-
roses are nearl.v gone.

On account of the poor selection of cut
flowers, transient trade has not "tarted
in very briskly so far, but it is thought
as soon as better blootns and a larger
variety are put on sale this branch of the
retail tratle will improve; retailers are
looking for considerable improvement
within the next couple or three weeks.
Many large wedding decorations are
booked for next month; and withal,
dealers predict a livel.y Fall business, fully
equal to, or better than, last season.

Uain at Last.

The long drought is at last broken;
a steady rain began falling on Monday
evening and has con tinned, for the greater
part of the time, up to present writing,
and the weather does not show any
signs of clearing yet. The drought cov-
ered a period of nearly seven weeks, and
the rain was welcomed by every one.

Present conditions of the weather
afford the florist an opportunity to take
up his carnations, and I daresay there
are very few of the Cleveland growers
who are not hustling at this work now,
as it has been delayed for so many days.

Notes.

The first ehrysanthetnums dis-
played in this city are those in the win-
dow of J. M. Uasser's Euclid avenue
store. The variety is Lady Fitzwygram.

Florists' Club.

The annual election of officers will
occur at the next meeting, Monday even-
ing, 2.")th inst. G. A. T.

♦♦♦♦♦♦♦« ♦ ♦ ♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦ ♦

mencan

I

•^Institute, :

19 to 21 West 44th St.,

Near Fifth Ave..
Berkeley Lyceum Building.

New York.
Tuesday, Sept. 26, From 3 tn in p. m.
Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 27 and 28,
From 10 A. M. lu 10 F. .M.

Grand Flower Show.

H.xhibition ut Dahlias, GUidioIus, An-
nuals, Hardy Herbaceous Plants,
Ornamental Foliage and Flowering
Plants. Latest Floral Novelties, Etc.

Fruit Exhibit.

Peaches, Pears, Apples, Quinces,
Grapes, Etc., grown outdoors and
under Glass.

Display of Vegetables.

Comprising the choicest sorts in
cultivation.

A cordial invitation to visit this Exhibition ♦

is extended to all interested in ♦

Horticulture. T

ADMISSION FREE. ... 4

Mpntlon the Floilsts' Exchange when wrltlne;.
BOVVARDIA.

Single Wliite and Double Wliite. Btrong

rilanta from 2 1-2 Inch pots, ^ w per 100, planw from 4
nch pots, $8.00 per 100.

J. PALMEU GOKDOV,

Ashlnnil, Virffluin.
Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

AS GOOD AS THE BEST

RnQTHN rrRM •'rom 5 Inch pots.
DUOIUil rcnn »4,0ll per doz.JSS.OO per lOO;
from ti In. pots. $5.(lu per doz., $30.00 per 100.

CARNATIONS '""''^TrSm"°d£l'e"'°'' ""'
400 Scott, »r,(Ki per 100; 400 McOowan, »5.0(l per 100.

SPHAGNUM MOSS »' ""^^'HiVbohi lot.

Orcliid Teat, ^if^ per titil.: rotted Peat for potting.
Jl.iiU per bbl.. $4 50 per 5 bbl loU ; tine rotted Peat,
wlttiout flbre, "5 cts per bbl , J3 W per ^ blil. lota.
Tlie above are cash prices.

MRS. FLORA T. HOWELL, Pine Bush, N. Y.

Mpntlon th(* Florlata' Eichange when writing.

TsniMMiiiiMiinitiiiiiniMnnnffiiiTMiiMMiiniimiiiMmiimiEi

I Jeiusalem Clieiiies I

^ tSolanura CapeicaBtrum) 3

E Fine plants, from field, loaded with 3
E fruit, will take a 6 in. pot ; they will be 3
E in perfect condition lorCiirisimassales. 3

^ $2 per dozen, $15 per 100. ^

I Cliffe's Greenhouses, i

I GERMANTOWN, PHtLA., PA. |

E liOnte niwtnuce Teleplione !»4-l 1 D' 3

TqiiiimiiiiimiiiummmiiiiiiiiiiaiiiuuiiiiiiimiiiiuiiiiiiiiPT

Mcntlnn th* PlnrlBti' Exchang-fi when wrltlnc.

Boston Ferns

Bi. Exaltata Bostonlensis, smutl
plants. $5 (K) per 100; $40.UU per lUOU; not lesB
than 25l.)at imW rate. Larger plants, $6,00 to
$20.00 per 100.

ALSO A FINE LOT OF

KentlaSt Belmoreanaand Forsteriana, 6-in.

puts, from $1.00 to $L.60each; 7-in. pots, $1.60

to $3 .50 each; lar»rer plants, $3.0<» to $10.00 ea.
Areca L,ute8ceus, 50c. to $3.00 each.
I^atanlas, from $4.U0 Der doz.. to $3 00 each.
Araucarias. lartre plants, 75c. to $1 50 ea.
AsparaK:uHPluniosus,$l.iiOtoSl-&Odoz.
Asparajfus SpreuKerl, 3^ in. pots,

$l.r> I per diiz.
Asparajfus XennlsslniuS(2H in. pots,

75i-- luT do?..; 31^ in. pots, $1 25 per doz.
Rul>ber Plants, $6.00 to $6.00 per doz.
Prlinroses, 2J^ in., $4.00 per 100; 3H in.,

$7.00 per 100.

CARNATIONS.

500 Fisher, 500 Servla, lOO
McGowau, $5.00 per 100.

WM. A. BOCK, No. Cambridge, Mass.

Unknown corrpspondent swill send cash with
orders. Connected with Telephone.

Mention the Florists' Bxchan^e whon writing.

1000 SMILAX.

strong, per zoo, $1.25.

F. X. MILLMAN, Cumberland, Md.

Mention thf Florleta' Exchange when writing.

LATANIABORBuNICA

Palms, nice plants, from 4 Inch pots, 20c. each ; f2 00
per doz.
tJKEVILLEA ROBUSTA, elegant plants, from

•Z^ In. nols. tH.SO per lOU.
BEIiONlA. PreN. Cnrnot.fromS!^ In pots,

*->.5ll per 100; 4 In . Ja.Oi per UK).
I'MBKEI.l.A PLANTS, ready for 5 In. pots.

f 3.00 per 100.

FAIRVIEW FLORAL CO , Beatty, Ohio.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlnK

MYRTLE

$1.^0.

For Cemetery and Carpet work. I
have tlie largest and best stock In
the conntry Rooted cuttings, by
mall, pri paid, per lOU. 6Uc,; per 1000,
). Large field grown sods, per lOO. 1600. Delivered
free t • any express from New \ ork City.

HOL,l.\HOfK ^EED. fine double white or
mixed, larg-: trade packet. 2<'c llnrdy PiiiUh.
Hollybock and Sweet Williniii aeedllDg plants.
by mail . prepaid, per lOU. SOc ; per 5 u, «2 00. 1 be seed-
lings win be mixed to suit purchaser In 500 lots. Cash
with order.

F. A, BOLLES, Lawnwood, Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mfnttnn the Flnrlstfl' Exchange when writing

DRAC/ENA INDIVISA

Fine. fleUl-gr* wn plantB. 15 to 18 inch, hiyli,
$7.flOppr I'O. cash.

WOULD EXCHANGE for No. 1 Beld-erown
Csrnatlun Plants. 6U eacb, F. Hill, Daybreak
and Mrs. JuOBt.

E. A. RICHARDS,

73 Lexington St., - LYNN, MASS.

Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

COCOS WEDDELIANA

■i inch per 100, $12.60

ASPARAGVS PL,VIUOSi;8.

3 inch, flne per 100, tS.CO

BOSTON FERNS.

From bench per 100. $5.00 to $15.00

8EL,AGII«eLL,A E9III.IANA.

3 inch, flne per dozen, 76 cte.

BEGONIA AI.BA PICTA.

3 inch per 100, J1.50

VIOLETS MARIE I.OVI8E.

2 inch, Kood, clean stock per lUO, $2.50

Satisfaction Guaranteed. Cash with Order.

GEORGE L MILLER, Newark, Ohio.

Mention th© FMorlsta" PhtohanRe when wrltlnr

Palms Cheap

In.

In.

No

rricH

Price

X,oU

hlKli.

eav's per 10

perlW)

Areca Lutescens — a^

6-8

2-3

»0 S.^i

«3.00

3

10-12

3-4

.BO

5.00

4

l:)-15

3-4

1.20

11.00

" " Hi

18-20

3-4

1.(10

15.00

11-12

3-4

.TO

6.00

i

15-18

-4

1.50

13.00

Lntania Borbouica..3

lU-12

4-,',

.C5

5.00

..4

15-18

4-5

1.40

13 00

..3

18-20

4-5

3.50

32.00

SeaforthinEleean9..3

lU-12

3-4

.80

7.00

•■ •• .4

15-18

3-1

1 30

13 00

" •• ...i

20-24

3-4

2 75

25 00

Corypha Aust/aliH..4

12-15

4-5

2 IJO

15.1.0

...1

18-20

.5-«

4,1111

35 00

** *• ..t;

21^30

.5-7

5 110

45 00

CbnmieropsExcelsa 4

12 15

4-5

2 00

15.00

.5

18 -20

b-B

4.00

35.00

These plants are all strong and ready for
larger pots. All orders must be accompanied
by the cash. Address all orders to

W. J. HESSER, PLATTSMOUTH, NEB.

Mention the Florist*' Exotaanre wb«n writing

AUCTION SALES OF rpTANTi

Every TUESDAY and FRIDAY, at 9.30 A. M.,

UNTIL OCTOBER 13TH, 1899.

N. F. McCarthy & CO., 84 Hawley Street, Boston, Mass.

Horticultural Auctioneers.

If^ncimi th» Plorff' Bxcbanir** wh»n writing

BOSTON FERNS

Immediate delivery^

So per lOU, $40 per lOOo.
Prices of all sizes, large
plants, in quantity, on
application.

PXERI8 XREW[UI-,A. One of the best Ferns for Fern Dishes. Extra flne plants from
3 inch nnrn 84 "i per H"' ; $?5.fin ppr KKIO.

ASPARAGITS PCVMOSrs NANUS, large clumps, $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100.

EMERSON C. McFADDEN, Short Hills, N. J.

U. S. £XOTIC NURSERIES. Telephone lOB Mllburn.

M**nt1nn the FlorlHtw' Kxrhanep whfn wrltlnc

Horticultural Cash Bargains

OFFERED TO THE TRADE ONLY.

Following consignments I am authorized by growers to offer for cash with order.

8,000 Freesia Refracta Alba—

Miinster bulb.s, daily expected to arrive from Fi'ance . . per 1000 $7 50

3, GOD Freesia Refracta Alba. Select size (in stock) " 6 50

20,000 Paper While Narcissus Grandiflora " " 7 00

3,0C0 Lilium Harrisii, 5 to 7, Fine bulbs per case of 400 15 50

400 " " 7 to 9 per 100 10 00

200 •' " 9 to 11 " 19 00

25,000 Chinese Narcissus, 30 in a basket, 4 baskets in bale, to arrive about

September 26th. Per bale, $4.50 ; per 5 bales, $21.00 ; per 10 bales, 40 00

20,000 PALM SEEDS.

Kentia Belmoreana. Fresh importation from AUSTRALIA.

Per 1000, $4.00; per case 10,000, $38.00.
^^■Cartage free, no charge for boxing. All goods offered subject
to being unsold.

For Milde-w on Roses and CO^TnTF* ****" *5 lbs.,
Carnation Rust, alfvays use r\J^ 111 C^ $2.00.

JOOSTEN'S MAGAZINE BELLO^VS,

The best for applying plant powders, 4jt3«50«

C. H. JOOSTEN, 85 Dey St., New York.

IMPORTER AND GROWERS' AGENTS.

Uentlon ttae Florlstfl' Elxchanx* when wrttlos.

952

The F=i-Orists* Exchkngb.

CARNATIONS

Only few (houeancJ left of ELDORADO
large plants at S4 per 100, 93s per lOOO.

ALLEN'S DEFIANCE MIGNONETTE,

in 3>i inch pot8, at $3.00 per 100.

JOS, RENARD, Unionville, Pa.

Mention the FInrlata' Exchange when writing.

FINE FIELD-CROWN

CARNATION PLANTS

Clirnp Fov Cnsh.

2O1IO Bride of Erlescourt. [55.00 per 100;

extra flue I •■mnpr'an-

lOro Bridesmaid, extra fine 1 gq=i;"?Sn
1000 -Wni. Scott, extra fine.. |^ S^a Per ^u""-

1000 Belen Keller, good f

plants [ $3.0(1 per 100;

2000 I,lrzle McGowan,-! gl3.75per50U

good plants 1 $35 per 1000.

1000 Wm, Scott, good plants L

CHAS. AKEHURST & SON.

White Marsh. Md.

FIELD-GROWN

CARNATION PLANTS

PORTIt, McGOWAN and SCOTT

Extra, J4.50 per 100 ; ?40.00 per 1000.
let quality, $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000.

DAYBREAK and PINGREE

Extra quality, $5.00 per 100; $45 per 1000.
Terms, Strictly Cash.

THE BOOL FLORAL CO.,

ITHACA, N. Y.

CARNATION PUNTS

FINE STOCK.

Per 100 Her WOO

10,000 Wm. Scott . $5.00 $45.00

1,500 Daybreak . . 5.00 45.00

1,500 Uncle John . . . 5.00 45.00

1,500 Alaska 4.00 40.00

200 Dazzle 4.00

NO DISEASE.

3000 SMILAX,

3 inch $2-00 per 100

BEK. L. ELLIOTT. Cheswick, Pa
The Mnnpl Extension Carnation

Lancasteh. Pa , June 17, '99.

Me, Tubron Parkke,
Brooklyn. N. Y.

Dear Sir:— Your Model Car-
nation Support le all right In
every way and will no doubt
be considered 88 necea9ar>
as good plants witb growers
when belter known. I con-
sider It (he best on the mar-
ket, and If your other spe-
cialties are equally as good,
they should make another
addition to the money-mak-
ers of liKJO. liespectfully,

Albbbt M. Hbrb.

Flatbush. Brooklyn, N. T.

Feb. 13. '97.
Mb. Toeron Parker.

Dear Sir;— Your wire stake
Is certainly a gcin. Without
hesitating we indorse it as
an up-to-date carnation sup-
port. Youra truly,

Dailledodzk Bros.

w. hoboken. n. j.,
Feb. IS, '9 1.
Mk TnERON Parker,

Dear Sir : — 11 gives me
much pleasure to congratu-
late you upon your success
In getting up carnation sup-
ports, I think that those I
nave bad from you are about
as perfect as auybody will be
able to make them. Tbcy
certainly till my bill for an
Ideal carnation euppurt. a
thing I have been l-oklng
for a long time. Wishing
you every success In the sale of them, I am,

Youra truly, E. Assius.

Straight Galvanizod Steel Rose Stakes

AT LOWRBT PRTCHS.

Write for Prices. Circular and Special
Discounts for Early Orders.

The Model Plant Stake Co.,

THERON PARKER. Mgr , Imentor and Patentee.

226 No. 9rH STREET, BROOKLYN, N. Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

J »

fi

AARIiATlAlie Now Ready. Daybreak. Scott,
wBnll A I lUna Mcgowan, Eldorado. Bridesmaid,
Portia, C. A. Dana, .labn's Scarlet. T. Cartledge. A.
Webb, Morello and Meteor. *4.U0 per 100, cash.

DANA R. IlERKON, Oleau, >. V.
Mention the F^nrlfftH' Exchange when writing,

CARNATION PLANTS

Sootf, Helen Keller, Kohincor, Tidal
Wave, Sweetbrier, Storm Ring,
Outcast, Victor, Daybreali, Meteor,
$4.00 per 100. The above are all good
No. 1 plants and good shape, no culls.

EVEHDEN BROS., • Williamsport, Pa

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing

7000 FIELD-GROWN

CARNATIONS

As good as the best. Keady Sept. 1.

S. LITTLEFIELD, N. Abington, Mass.

CARNATION PLANTS

Alaska, Albertini, Tidal Wave, Evelina.
Wm. Scott, Genesee, Meteor, Mayor
Pingree, Flora Hill, $5 per KiO. Cerise
Queen, the best new, at $10 00 per 100.
All free from disease. Cash please.

GEO. A. RACKHAM, Detroit, Mich.

880 VAN DIKE AVE.
MPTitlnn the FInrlHfP' Exfhanre when writing

OUR NEW CARNATION

GOV. GRIGGS

Field-grown fine stock, the best light
pink, alwaj-B in blocira, JH'.OO per HO.
Scott and "Victor, $5.0lJ per lOU.

Amaryl lis Aulica Platypetela

Extra large, $3.00 per doz.

JOSEPH TOWELL, Paterson, N. J.

Mentinn the Florlats' Exchange when writing.

SOOO FIELD-CROWN

Carnations

SCOTT, DAYBREAK, McGOWAN,
AND PORTIA.

Extra flue plants, $4 and $5 per 100.

Rhode Island Greenhouses

Pawtucket, R. I.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Carnations For Sale !

MKS. FISHEK, $4.00 per 100; |30.nO per 10011.

WM. .SCOTT, ANNA WEBB, HECTOK, C.

A. UANA, BLDOBAUO, etc., $5.1,0 per lUO.

P/EONIES S'™°8: plants, double white,
red and pink, $1^.0U per IOj.

DOUBLE ENGLISH BUTTERCUP

(Always in bloom, memorial), $13.00 oer 100.

Norway Spruce i;X',^rr,r$r.So^a'i'ui'
GEO.L.MAHONEYJ[CO.,Saco,Main<>.

Mention the Florlats' Exchange ■■»>h<-P -writing.

CARNATIONS

Flora Hill, Daybreak, Scott and Portia,
«5.00 per 100; S40.00 per 1000. They have
from 8 to 15 leads.

FERNS FOR DISHES.

strong. 3 and 2H' in., $3 per 100 ; $37.60 per 1000.

niaraiita Massangreana (will sell
your fern diBhee), $5.00 perlmi; $40.00 per 1000

AsparasTus Plumosus, strong, 2 in..
$4,.5iJ per lUO ; $4'i.li0 per 1000.

Asparagus SpreiiK^eri, 3 in.. $7 a 100,

Dracaena Iiidivisa, strong field-
grown, ftloOii per liiO.

Glolre de L,orralne Besoiiia* 2 in.
pots, $;i.60 a doz.; $35 a luO ; 3 in., $3.50 a doz.
tyTerma. cash or C. O. D.

C. MERKEL&SON, Mentor.Ohio.

Mention the Florlsta' Excbaiie« when writing.

CARNATIONS.

Several liunciredea, extra fine
plants. - J. W. ADAMS & CO.,
SprluKfield, Mass.

Mention the iriorlBtB* Eichange when writing-

Field..
Grown

CARNATOINS

Best Me-w and ....
Standard Varieties

Write for Catalogue and prices.

W. p. PEACOCK, - ATCO, N. J.

Mention the Florlstg' Exchange when writing.

SURPLUS STOCK.

Dnvbrenli, 86 per WO, J50 per lOOO

Sport of l>ns-hrenli. »6 per 100, »50 per 1(00.

^^ol 1 , »5 per lUO, $40 per lOiiO.

EuiMia Wooher. «t per 100. »35 per lOOO.

Evi-lina, »5 per lUO. tio per 1000. .

illeCJownn, »3 per 100. *25 per 1000.

Hni'rison'a White, »3 per 100, »25 per 1000.
Second size of the above at $25 yer lOW.

Double Sweet AlyBsuni,2 Inch pots, $2.50 per
100. $20 per KXXI

WM. MURPHY, Sta. F., Ciucinnnti, Ohio.
Mention the Florlpta' Exchange when writing

Field-Growii GeiflaliODS

Extra etroug, raised to sell and not what Is left
after selecting the beat for planting.

SCOTT, ■ • - $6.00 per 100.

I>AYBKF-AK, ".M "

BON TON, • 3'» •'

H. F. LITTLEFIELD, Worcester, Mass.

Mention the FlorlBta' Eicha.Dge when writing.

FKLO SROWH CiRMATIONS TclXX

Daybreak, Scott. McGuwan, Daiiii. Bridesmaid, Alaska,
Plngree, Alberllnl, E. Tierson,

Flret size, $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000.

Second " 5 00 " 40,00

SMI1>AX. 2'4 Inch pots. $2.50 per IW): $20 00 per lOOO.
If samples arc wanted send postage. Cash with order
please.

Bi H. TROWBRIDGEi Trowbridge & Holmes,

Mount Honnes Conaervntories,

FISHKILL VILLAGE,

N. Y.

Mention the FIorlBte' Eicbange when writing.

SURPLUS CIRNITIONS.

Carnations all sold hut

500 JUBILEE

Medium to large, clean and healthy, $6.00 a 100.

CASH WITH ORDER.

W. SABRANSKY, - Kenton, Ohio.

Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing

CARNATIONS!

FleUl-grown, healthy stock. Wm. Scott. Portia,
KosK QuKKN, KiTTiE Cloteb. Mrs. Fisher, Eldor-
Ai>o, $4 00 per 100. Duke of York, *600 per luO;
aliuut 500 small plants of same, 13.00 per lOU.
I/I n I F TQ California, field-grown clumps,
» ' U ^ t I O healthy stock, l^.tO per 100.

GIANT ALYSSUM l-lJe^'tS;*'™''"'""'

Cash With Order.
E. J. CLOVD, L. B. 3i. Avondale, I»a.

Mention the FlorlBU' Exchange when writing

ioDS fiODi Fieiu

6000 Flora Hill, 3U00 Daybreak, 1000 Triumph,
flue plants ; Scott, Eldorado, Alaska and Tidal
Wave, good ; McGowan, small. Prices on
application.

ISAAC A. PASSMORE,

Route 4. WEST CHESTER, PA.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

CARNATIONS.

3000 [>lcC-ownu, No. 1, |3 pf-r 100; No. 2, good plants.

»2 per lOU.
Scot I, Fort in, Eldorado, No. 1, $4 per lOO; No. 2,
$2.50 period. ' '

Daybreak, Flora Hill, No. 1. fS per 100; No. 2,
!f3 per 100.

iJood liciilchy plants, packed to carry
safely.

CHAS. BLACK,

HIGHTSTOWN, N. J.
Mentinn the Florists' Exchange when wrlttnK-

Carnation Plants

Extra Strong, Bualiy Plants.

Daybreak $6.00 per 100

Victoria 6.00 per 100

Cash With Order.

r TnWII I Roslyn P. 0., Hillside Station,
b.. lUIIIUI., Monlgomery Co.,Pa.

Mention the Plorlsta* Exchajige when wrltlnB.

BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS.

Fif'vs that have been planted outdoors
all Summer will be all lifted aud potted
by this time. Plunge the pots into a
(iood bottom heat and the rootH will
take hold right away, and not a leaf will
be lost from the plants.

PoiNSETTiAs should have their last
potting and be given a good light posi-
tion on the bench in the greenhouse. Do
not crowd the plants or a loss of the
lower leaves will result. Use a good,
rich comiiost for potting, and as soon as
the bracts show, comujence giving the
plants liquid manure.

Iresi.nes. — If cuttings of the iresines
(or achyranthes a.s tliey .ire often called)
liave not yet been taken this work should
lie done at once. These do very well
when five or six cuttings are put into a
4inch pot, having plenty of sand mixed
with the soil, and will suffer no harm it
they remain in the same pots until the
latter jiart of .January. Then they will
need either to be potted off singly, or
transplanted into flats.

.\CALYPHA MACFFEANA iS a Splendid

bedding plant for color effect, and a good
batch of cuttings should be taken before
frost comes. Lift and pot a number of
plants also, to be doubly sure of a good
supply for next season.

Abutilon Savitzi has also proved a
grand thing the past Summer for out-
door work. A good stock of these will
be wanted for next Spring. Cuttings
taken now will root readily; but a num-
ber of old plants should be lifted and
jiotted; these will furnish plenty of cut-
tings later.

Beoonia Gloike de LonnAiNE has
been a tough little customer to propa-
gate and many who have tried to root
cutiings have failed. Old plants are now
making their growth, and cuttings
should be taken before the young shoots
show the flower buds. Put them in the
warmest place, and if there is a good
bottom heat so much the better.

Acacias, Azaleas, Genistas, and all
such plants that have been summering
outdoors will have to be taken into the
greenhouse now, if this has not already
been rione. They will not need any Are
lieat for some time yet, but they must
have all the light available; and if any
shading has been put on the glass it
slHuild lie removed when the plants are
brought in from outdoors.

Freesias havealready started to grow
and want a location as near the glass as
I»ossibIe, to prevent them from becomirig
too much drawn up. Three or four bulbs
in a 4-inch pot make a pretty pot sub-
ject, and it is not too late to plant more
bulbs yet.

Stock Plants should be lifted of vin
cas, alternantheras, .\bultilon vexilla-
rium and all other tender bedding stock
which is intended to be grown for next
season. Do not wait too long, till a
freeze comes, as that will mean the pur-
chasing of new stock.

CARNATIONS

'3000 SCOTT and 1000 McGOWAN left.
Strong stock, lield-grown, will be sold now a
$3.00 per 110; $2o.i 0 per lOOO, 250 at thousand
ra:e. Speak quick.

E. FRYER, Berrlman St. & New Lots Ave.'

BROOKLYN, N. Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

20,DDD FIELD CIRNITIOIIS

McGOWAN. SCOTT and PORTIA, that must be sold.
14.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000 Fine, healthy stock.

5010 California Violets, field clumps, $3.COal00.
Marie I..ouiH(> and 1^. H. Campbell, 2|^ In. pots,
$3.00 per 100. Swauley White, *3.50 per 100.

5000 1j. II. (.ininpbell clumps, from field, fine,
at $5.00 per 100 or *40,0O per lOuO.

Caph with order, please.

BENJ. CONNELL, Florist, West Grove, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

CARNATIONS

Field-grown, Al stock. Scott, Ivory, Flora Hill,
Portia, McGowan and Plereon.

Also a few Harrison's Whlie, Rose Queen, Gold-
finch and Morello.

Plants In two sizes Medium, $3 a 100; large. $5 a 100

CRABB i HUNTER, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Mention the Florlvts' E^xchange when writing.

September 28, 1899.

The F=lorisxs' Exchange.

953

DAYBREAK CARNATIONS

JSOO PI.A>TS.

These are all well grown, strong, healtby plants and
we are sure they will please you Very large or first
size, *(i.00 per lUU; large plants, or second size, $4.00 per
IIW. Also a few !Scotts at $5.0U and $3.00 per 100.

WRITE OR TELKPnONK.

SPY HILL CONSERVATORIES,

Fl!<nKII,L-ON.Iiri)S<»N. N. Y.

Mention the FlorlgtH' Eichange whep writing

10,000 FIELD-CROWN

Carnation Plants

Win. Scott, Ailiertlnl. Silver Spray and Mrs. FlBlier,
$4.00 per 100. Uaybieak, $4.50 per 10i>. Plants fine,
healthy and stocky.

BABY PRIMROSE ='"^'' '^IS^ria,
CONVERSE GREENHOUSES, Webster, Mass.

Mpntinn the Florists' Exchange when writing.

CKRMPfxiOKIS

STRONO AMD HEAUXHV

Daybreak, Scott, Flora Hill, $5 00

per 100. McGowan, $3.00 per 100,

Har/li/ li/v ■* '■i'^'i pots, J5.00 per 100.

naray ivy cash with order.

ALEXANDER SCHULTZ,

Phillipsburg, New Jersey.

Mention the FlrirlBLH Kitrhanr** when nrntln»

^i^'^n CARNATIONS

Extra StrouK and Healtby.

Daybreak . . . . ^H 00 per 100

McGowan 5 00 per 100

Rose Queen .... 5 00 per 100

Scott 6 00 per 100

Silver Spray .... 5 00 per UK)
Cash with Order.

L. MEN AND,

Cemetery Ave., AL,B.%MV, K, V.

MtTitlon thp FlnrlBtw' Exfhangp when writing

CARNATIONS

Daybreak, Scott, Genesee.

strong, Bushy Plants, Sa.O'O per 100.

CASH WITH ORDER.

GEO. E FANCOURT, Wilkes-Barre, Pa.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

CARNATIONS

PORTIA, McGOWAN, ALASKA, SCOTT,

CARTLEDGE and MRS. FISHER,

$4.00 per 100.

lyCA.SII WITH OKDKU.

GEO M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J.

Montinn th« Plorlwt*' Blxchange when writing.

Surplus Carnations

500 McGOWAN, 200 SCOTT,
100 PORTIA,

Good, clean, medium-sized plants,
$4.00 per 100.

EDW. H.HOWLAND, Holyoke, Mass.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Field-Grown Carnations

Good healthy jjlants of Win. Scott,
Liizzie McGowan, John young.
Daybreak and Portia

PRICES ON APPLICATION

VICTOR S. DORVAL, Woodslde, N. Y.

Mfnttnn the Flnrlsta' Exchange when w^rltlng.

Carnations.

FIELD

GROWN

PLANTS.

A few thousand nirs. Francis Joost,

EOme at $3.00 and some at Sj.oo per 10U
Some secund size Daybreak at $3.00

per lUO.
Some third size Gold Biuff^et at S2.00

per 100.

A few hundred irncle '^WTalter, a fine
commercial scarlet worthy a iiial, ai $7.50
per l<iO. or iVi.oo per dozen.

I«eslle Paul, a variety that i? goinfr to
make its mark this wiuter, Si. 50 per dozen ;
I have planted a house and there are only a few
left over.

Harriet Bradford is another g-ood new
one at Si. 00 per dozen.

ALBERT M.HERR,Lanca8ter,Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

CARNATIONS

Field-Grown. Medium to Large.

Melba,
Jubilee,
Albertini, -
Pingree, - -
Mrs. Duhme,
MeBurney,
Triumph, -
Hector, -
Armazindy, -
Portia,

ppr iroi
$12.00
6.00
- 6.00
6.00
6 00
6.00
7.00
8.00
6.00
5.00

Slorm King,
Wellesley, -
Mrs. F. Joost,
Firefly, - -
Argyle, - -
Evelina, - -
Empress, -
Wm. Scott - ■
John Young, -
Uncle John, -

Ppr 100

S5.00
5.00
6.00
5.00
5.00
7.00
7.00
6.00
6.00
6.00

H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md.

Mention the FlorlBtfl' Eichanee when writing

F1ELD=QR0WN

T

September Delivery and Later. ■

■

We have a very large stock including ■

G. H. Crane, Maceo, Glacier and Mrs. ■

Jas. Dean, in good healthy condition. ■

Senil for Price l^ist. 5

F. DORNER & SONS CO., ■

LA FAYETTE, INO. ■

Mention the Flonats' Exchange when writing.

30,000

ly Field prown. flne
[«■ t)ut;liy,heaIihyplaniB,
good medium elze,
well gruwn.
CHEAP FOR CASH. NO BUDS ON THEM.
Flora Uill Tench Blow Ehlornilo

Evelina <Jeiir«ee mcOowan

Ked Jacket Mrw. I< Isher Mnry Wood
Wm. Scott EinpreHB Wellesley

Oneida Weteor, Etc.

$3.00, $4.00. tt-3.00 per 100,
According to size.
I study to please every patron and pack careful-
ly In liKlit boxes. I Ruarantee entire satisfaction
and big value for the money. We have three espresa
companies, Adams, American and U. S. Please eay lo
your order by what express company you warn shipped.

CHAS. T. SIEBERT, Sta. B, Pittsburg, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

FINE, LARQE, HEALTHY,
lELD-QROWN

CARNATIONS

OF THE FOLLOWING VARIETIES:

MoGOWAN, FELLOWS RED,

DAYBREAK, ROSE QUEEN,
SCOTT, BRIDESMAID

and ELDORADO,
$5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000.

Cash with order from unknown corre-
flpondeuts.

JAMES HORAN& SON, Bridgeport.Conn.

M*>ntlon th** Flnrl.otn' Kxchane** wh«n writing.

My Stock

CARNATION

Plants Wert.' never finer than the.v are
this .Tear: entirel.v free from disease.
I have about ;iO.OOO .vet and will
offer tiae hirgest and finest uf the
following at

$4.00 per 100 or $35.00 per 1000:

SCOTT. MrOOWAX. PORTIA
AND JOHN YOUNU.
The tollowing at

$5.00 per 100 or $40.00 per 1000 :

NEW YORK, FLOK.A. HILL. I'lNKU-^, BON

TON, VICTOR, ELDORADO, PINGREE

AND KELLER.

Parking done in the bent puNsible manner
and delivered to the station here fiee,

&.J. THARP, Bedford Station, N.Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

CARNATIONS

We have a surplus stock of the following varieties, in first-class condition,
which we offer at the following rates. They are extra fine stock, the same as
we house for ourselves. Not less than 100 in any one order.

TEI?.]VES, C-A-SH.

Per IfO

Jubilee $5.00

Triumph 5.00

Flora Hill 5.00

Argyle 4.00

Per 1000

$45.00

45.00

45.00

35.00

Per 100

Armazindy $4.00

Mayor Pingree .... 3.50

McGowan 3.50

Alaska 3.50

Per 1(00

$35.00

30.00

30.00

30.00

WIETOR BROTHERS, si waba^h i«e., Chicago, III.

*(»»tlAtt tK* W^nr\a

P!T<'han»» wh»n

^.'^'t'J.f field-grobn carnations

Medltim size, Scott, McGowan, Portia, Tidal Wave
and Sciiriet Wave, tifi per ICOO. No order for less than
r,(Ki accepted. Addrees

OSCAR PABST. • Rutledge, Del.Co., Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

SURPLUS

Flora Hill Carnation Plants.

Clean and Healthy Stock,
Now $5.00 per 100, or |40.00 per 100.

Victor, Empress, Bon Ton,

At same prices. Cash with order.

W. E. HALL,

...CLYDE, OHIO.

Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

Fimd-iirowo Caroalloqs.

Our stock this year is tine, free from
disease, and willglveyou satisfaction.

TRY THEM.

The following are the prices
No order for less one hundred.

PRICES.
Per 100 Per 1000

Evelina $5 00 $40 00

Nivea 5 00 40 00

Alaska 3 00 25 00

Armazindy 5 00 40 00

Mayor Pingree ... 3 00 25 00

MeBurney 5 00 40 00

Argyle 5 00 40 00

Morello 5 00 40 00

Wm. Scott 3 00 25 00

Kohinoor 3 00 25 00

REINBERC BROS.,

51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. 111.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

CARNATIONS

HEALTHY

SIRONG
FIELD-
GROWN

Flora Hill Jubilee Armazindy

Ked Jacket Gold Nugget Bon Ton

l8t Size, »8.0(1 per 100 ; »70.00 per 1000.
2(1 " 6.00 " 50.00

Daybreak John Young: New York

Tbos.Cartledge U. d'Or Meteor

l8t Size, »".oo per 100 ; J60.00 per 1000.

2d ■• 5.00 " 45.00

C. A. Dana Jabn*8 Scarlet
McGon'nu Wm. Scott

Alaska

let size, JC.OO per lOO; j;50.00 per 1000.
2d size, fl.OO per 100.

ROSES.

!<ouv. dit Cnrnot
Meteor

From 3 Inch pots, $8.00 per lOO.

SouT. de Wootton
K. A. Victoria

Cntlieriue Alerinet
NiplietoH
Tbe Bride
Bon Sileue
Perle des Jnrdins

DuclietiH of Albany

HuUHOt

BriileHHinid
La France
Papa Gontier

From 3 IdcIi pots, $7.00 per 100 ; $60.00 per 1000.

s m: X Xj .^L 12^ .

strong plants, from SM In. pots, $2.50 a 100 ; $20.00 a lOOl'.
NEW TRADE LIST ON APPLICATON.

WOOD BROS., Fishkill, N. Y.

Mention thf Florists' Exchan^p when wrltloir.

115,000 FIELD-CROWN

CARNATION PLANTS

Our plants are very large and stocky, perfectly healthy, free from dry leaves, etc.

Per 100 1000 Per 100 1000

WM. SCOTT, -

- $4.00

$30

McGOWAN,- -

- 4 00

30

PORTIA, - -

- 4.00

35

ELDORADO, -

- 4.00

35

FISHER, - -

- 4.00

35

lOIlN YOUNG, all sold.
DAYBREAK, - - - $5.00
ANNA WEBB, - - 5.00
FLORA HILL, all sold.
NEW YORK, all sold.

$45
45

Our prices are very low and
are FOR CASH ONLY.

EDW. J. TAYLOR, Southport, Conn.

MoDtloo th« FlorUij' Exchange when wrltlnc

4 PCeES FIELD-fillOWII IIPB|I|ITI0|I PL|l|ITM00.000

Our Carnations this year are very flne. Tliey have been grown with the greatest care, free from

aisease, and are packed liwrht by our improved system of packing, by which we

can send to al I par-ts of the Q aited States in perfect condition.

WHITE CIjOIID, $'j.00 per Doz.i SIO.OO per 100.

MAYOR IMNGKEE BUTTERCUP

S1..>0 per Doz.s $8.00 per 100.

C. A. DANA
CRIW.SON SPOUT
CAPTAIN KlNtJ

HIcGOW»N
BKIDEMIVIAID
nuts. FISHER

ARftlAZINDY
DA Y UREA K
IIEI.EN KEI.I.ER

l8il.'J.5 per Doz.s i

STOUni KING
J II II II, EE
TRIIIMl'H
B.OO per 100.

1,. I,. LAMBORN SWEET BRIER

PORTIA ALBERTINI

Sl.OO per Doz.i $.5.00 per 100.

FLORA HILL,

METEOR

ELDORADO

IVORY
WM. SCOTT

B A K| G Y PLAN T Q Grown from extra cholceseed of ourownproducing, and not surpassed In

variety, size, beauty of coloring or freedom of bloom by any otbersgrown.
Price 30ct8. per 100 s IS4.00 per 1000.

J. L. DILLON,

Mention the Florlils' Exchange when WrtMng.

BLOOMSBURC, PA.

954

Thb F=lorists' Exchange.

J. K. ALLEN,

WhoUtal* Commitsion Dealer In !

CUT F=I-Oin£ERS,

67 \t. S8th Street, New York.

Order! br mall or teletrrapb promptly attended
to. Telephone Call. 38:) 3Sth BU

ROSES, Blue and White VIOLETS, Specleltlet.

W. S. ALLEN,

■7 WMt aSth St., New York.

BLAUVELT & GUTTMAN,

36 W. 27th St., NEW YORK,

I0U9 Wssion Msls

CoMlgnmenta of flrst-claas stock BoUclted.

Orders by mall or jtel_egrapli ff"''.! *!,''"=" °'
attention. I^^'Phonk 1463-I8tb St.

CUT FLOWER EXCHANCE

404-412 E. 34th St., N.Y., ntir Ftrry. '
Open every Morning at 6 O'clock a. m. for the

Sale of Cut Flowen.

Thin Is not a commlBslon bouse ; the market |

conslBts of Individual stands.

Wall Space for Advertising Purposes to Rent

J. DONALDSON, SECRETARY.

WM. H. CUNTHER,

Wholesale Florist

VIOLETS AND CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

ConsIgnmentB Solicited.

30 West 29th St., New York.

Telepbone, 2300— 38tb S'reet.

MICHAEL A. HART,

Wholesale & Commission Florist,

a Vr. 29tli St., New York.

Telephone, 326 Madison Sq.

All klndB of Roses, Violets and Carnations a

Specialty.

ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.

JULIUS LANG,

Wholesale Florist

63 VTEST SOtH ST.

OonslKnments Solicited. NEW YORK,

FRANK MILLANG,

Wholesale Commision Dealer in

CUT FLOWERS

408 E. 341h St., NEW YORK CITY.

Cut Flower Exchange.

Telephone CaU. *^99 Madison ^Square.

THE NEW YORK GUT FLOWER CO.

119-121 West 23d Street,

I 12-1 14 West 24th Street,

TtlijioM 73a-18ti. NEW YORK.

OONSISNMSNTS SOLIOITID.

Special Altentlon Given to Shipping Orders.

HEADQUARTERS FOR SUMMER ROSES

Kalserln AuKtista and President Carnot are the leaders.

The lilKtaest
grade of . . .

JAMES MCMANUS, ?59 MadT^ou Square

always on
band . •; .

A SPECIAI.XV.

50 W. 30th St.. NEW YORK

McKELLAR & WINTERSON,

'Wholesale Commission Jobbers

In Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturers of Wire Work.

45, 47, 49 WABASH AVENUE,

CHICAGO, ILL.

WALTER R SHERIDAN

Wholesale Commission Dealer in ^JJX FLOWERS

39 W. 28th STREET, NEW YORK.
Receiving Extra Quality AM. BEAUTIES and all other varieties of Roses.

TELEPHONE 902 MADISON SQUARE. .^^^^^.^CARNATIONS.

Frank H. Tbaknuly. Chaklks schenck.

TRAENDLY & SCHENCK,

Wholesale Florists,

33 W. 28th St. and CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE,

NEW YORK.

Telephone, 27n Madison Sq.

^"Consignments Solicited.

Mention the Florletji' Hxahanjce wtiea wrltlo^;.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Nemee and Varietlu

New York

Sept. 23, 1899

A. Bbautt, fancy— flpeolal. .

extra

No. 1

" Culls & ordinary..

Bride

Bridesmaid

Hoste

_ Jacqueminot

S K. A. Victoria

•> La Prance, ordinary

O '* extra

flp Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan, . .

NiptietoB

Papa Gontler

Perle

, Souv. deWootton

OB0HID8— Cattleyas

Cypripediums

Dendroblum f ormosum . . .

" others

C Inf'rgrades, all colors..

M ( White

e Standard I Pink

O Varieties) Red

35 ( Yel.&Var..
2 •Fancy— j White

^ (The highest J 5'°,''

•• Krades of J KeO

C9 standard Tar) { Yel.&Var..

i. Novelties

Adiantdu

Asparagus

Asters

Ch rysanthemums

Daisies

g ladiolds

Lilies

Lily or the Valley

Mignonette— ordinary

" fancy

Shilax

Sweet Peas

Tdbekores

Bostoo

Sept. 21, 18

■30,00 to 26.0(1

8.00 to

♦.00 to

3.00 to

.60 to

.50 to

.... to

.... to

1.60 to

1.00 to

.... to

.... to

1.00 to

1.00 to

.... to

.... to

1.00 to

.... to

40.00 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.35 to

.35 to

.35 to

.35 to

.35 to

1.00 to

l.OO to

1.00 to

1,00 to

1,00 to

.35 to

30.00 to

.20 to

6.00 to

.... to

1.00 to

1.00 to

2.50 to

.... to

.... to

8.00 to

.... to

.... to

Philadelphia

Sept. 21, 1899

15.01
8.01
4.01
3,01
3.00

6.00
3.00

4,ai

2.00

3.00

60. W'

IJ.Olr

1.00
1.01
1.01
1.00
1.0(1
1.61
1.50
1.5(
1,50
1.61
.5li
36.0(1

i.ai

8.00

i'.oi

2.01
3,51

10.00

2!n6

00 to 40
00 to 20
00 to 10
,0U to 6
00 to 6
00 to 6
00 to 4

..to .
.00 to 8
...to .
...to .
...to .
.00 to 6
... to .
...to .
...to .
,00 to 6
...to .
...to .
...to .
...to .
...to .
.75 to
...to
.00 to
,00 to
.00 to
...to
... to
...to
.50 to
...to
...to
. . , to 60
.25 to
.00 to 16
...to
.00 to
...to
.00 to
...to
...to
.00 to 12
. to .

00 to 3

. to 26.0(1
16,00 to 2J.00
8.U0 to 16.01

Baltimore

Sept. 20, 1899

1,00 to
2.011 to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
2.00 to
4.00 to
.... to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
to

.01
6. IK
6.00

6.0C
4.0(1
6.0C

i'.oo

3.00

to 60,00
to

4,00

.60
1.6
1.6(
1.60
1.60
1.60

to
.... to

.40 to

.75 to

.75 to

.75 to

.76 to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to

.75 to 1.00
35.00 to 50.00

.60 to 1,00
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
12.00 to 15 00
.... to
1.00 to

4.00

.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
2,00 to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
...'. to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.40 to
.60 to
.60 to
.60 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
36.00 to
.25 to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
3.00 to
.... to
.50 to
.... to
12.60 to
.... to
2 00 to

4.00
4.00

4.00

3.00

.60
1.00
1.0(1
1.00

1.01

50.00

.60

S.Oti
4.00

'!76

20!6(l

.15

3.00

Buffalo

Sept. 19, 11-99

.00 to 25.011
.00 to 20.00
.00 to 10.00
.00 to 6.0(
.00 to
...to
...to
...to
.00 to
...to
...to
...to
.00 to
...to
,00 to
..to
,00 to
... to
...to
...to
... to
...to
.30 to
.76 to
.75 to
.76 to
.75 to
.25 to
.35 to
.25 to
,26 to
...to
.75 to

t.OO

6,0(

6.01

4,00

.511
1.2.1
1.25
l.l'S
1.25
1,6(1
1,50
1,6'
1,60

1.2.1

110 to 60,0(1

.40 to 1.50

...to ....

...to ....

.00 to

,00 to

.00 to

...to ....

...to ....

1.00 to 16.00

...to ....

.00 to 5.(0

4.0(1
6. Oil
4,0(1

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see onr Correspondence Oolnmns.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do no
g larantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

NEW ENGLAND..
HEADQUARTERS
FOR

CUT FLOWERS

AMERICAN BEAUTIES

OF WHICH WE HAKE A SPECIALTY

WELCH BROS, is Province St., Boston, Mass.

SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,

^^ATKolesa-le Klorist

During the Summer Months, commencing July 3d, we will be open from

7.30 A. ra. to 6.00 p. M.

-A-l^. BE-^TTTIES ancL 'V.A.XjXjB'S" Olir Specialties.
I6I2-I4-I6-I8 Ludlow St., PHILAD<?LPHIA. PA

We have a fine
graiJe ot every-
thing in market
at present

oiend us a Trial
Order and we
will do the rest.

EDW. C. HORAN,

47 West 28th Street,

NEW YORK.

CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE.

Telephone,

421 Madison Sq.

Receiving Daily

Fine

PRES. CARNOT

KAISERINS,

METEORS,

BEAUTIES,

Etc.

JOHN YOUNG,

Wholesale Florist

"51 WEST 28th ST.,

NEW YORK.
CYCAS PALM LEAVES Always on Hand.

HICKS & CRAW BDCK,
Wholesale Gommission Florists,

llKriid H. LaDgjam,

CUT FLOWERS, STRICTLY WHOLESALE

19 Boerum Place, BROOKLYN, N. Y,
Open to receivi* Conslicnnients of
CUUIOE lfl.OWERS at nuy time.

THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.,
Wholesale Florist,

•43 West aSth Street,

NEW YORK.

Wholesale Florists, ~~7 jobbers m

.«.», -ypi SUPPLIES

FLORISTS' VASES.

Horticaltiiral Auctioneers.
Hawley Street. BOSTON.

WM. J. BAKER,

Wholesale Florist,

J 432 So. Pcnn Square,

j«j«PHILADELPHIA, PA.

DUMONT & CO.,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

No. 1305 FUbert St., PhlUdelphla.

'PHONX, 8922 D.

FRED. EHRET,

Wholesale Florist

1403 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE,
PHILADELPHIA.

GEO. M. MOSS,
Wholesale Florist

32 South 17th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Long Distance ■Phone, 14330 D.

Conslgmnents of choice B0SE8, CARNATIONS,

VIOLETS solicited.

Fine VALLEY In Block at all times.

LEO NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist 1

N.W. Cor. 13th and Filbert Sts.
'-pVo«l!4"s!94 D. Philadelphia.

ConilgninriKi ofChotce Tnllpy and Rohm SollcKrdt

Mention the Florlvtfi' Exckan«« when writing.

September 28, 1899.

Thb F^lorists' Exchange.

955

Headquarters in Western New York

FOK

ROSES, G&RNilTIONS

And all kinds of Seasonable Flowers.

Vl/M.F. HASTING, wholesale
481 Washington Street, Commission

BuHalo. N. Y. fl<"'s'

Also Dealer fn Florists' SvppHes & Wire Designs.

BASSETT & WASHBURN,

Wholesale Dealers and Growers of

CUT FLOWERS

76 Wabash Ave., Chicaqo, ill.
>• Greenhouses at Hinsdale, III.
L. D. 'Phone at Chicago, Main 223.

L. D. Thone at Hinsdale, No. 10.

KEHNIGQTT BROS. GOiPMY.

Wholesale Cut Flowers

42 and 44 E. Randolph Street,

CHICAGO, ILL.

WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY,

WIETOR BROTHERS,

SUaOKSSOBB TO

ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO.,

Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers

OFFIOB AJTD SALE8B00M,

61 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO.

Beadqaarters for AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

HOLTOH i HUKKEL CO.,

WHOLESUE FLOniSTS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Manulacturtri ol Wire Daslgnt.

457 Milwaukee St. MILWAUKEE, WIS.

'Phone Main 874. P. O. Box 1U3,

WHOLESALE

FLORIST

1322 Pine Street,
ST. LOUIS, MO.

C. A. KUEHIV,

WHOLESALE FLORIST,

1122 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo.

A COMPLETE LINE OF WIBE DESIGNS.

E. G. HILL & CO.

Wholesale Florists

RICHMOND, INDIANA.

REINBERG BROS.

WHOLESALE GROWERS OF

CHBB with >ll leidlng varieties of ROSE!

..4, Bm If^^mt^mt^ and CARNATIONS. We are Hudquar.
U L in I U W C r 9 ten for FINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES

^°°o°°g'la"s. salesroom, 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL

We can till all orders on short notice
with all leading varieties of ROSES
and CARNATIONS. We are Headquar-
ters for FINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

WM. J. MOORE.

WHOLESALE FLORIST,
36 South 16th Street, = = PHILADELPHIA.

ConeiKnments of First Class Flowers Solicited.

WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM A FEW GROWERS OF GOOD CARNATIONS.

Mention th» THnrlnrti' WTf*bftngff wh*n writing

CUT STRINGS, 8 to 10 ft.
long, 50c. per string.

Shipped to any part of the country.

Enrxglx-boia., Is/Lass.

Exchange when writing.

"W". n.

ELLIOTT.

Mention the Florists'

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND, w^o^es^li

CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
No. 67 Bromfleld St. and 18 Chapman Place, BOSTON, MASS.

Mention the Florists' Exchajige when writing.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Names and Varieties

A. Bbauty, fancy— special.

" extra

No. 1

*' Culls & ordinary

Bride

Bridesmaid

Hoste

yi Jacqueminot

m 1^. A. Victoria

•> La France, ordinary...

2 '* extra

Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan.

Nipbetoe

PapaGontier

Perle

80UV. de Wootton

OBCHIDS— Cattleyas

Cypripediums

Dendrobium formosum..

*• others

C Inf'r grades, all colors.
M ( White....

e Standard J Pink

.2 Vabieties 1 Ked

— ( Yel.&Var.

g •Fancy— ( White....

■- (The hlghent J ^'°/

<0 gradm of 1 Ked . .^ . . .
C3 Btandard var) [ Yel.&Var.

l^ NOVKLTIKS

ADIANTUH

ABPARAQUB

Asters

Chryoanthemcmb

Daisies

G ladiolcs

Lilies

Lily OF THE Valley

Mignonette— ordinary.. . .

" fancy

Smilax

Sweet Peas

toberosks

Chicago

Sept. 20 '99

31.00—36.0(1
16. DC— 18.00
10.00-13.0(1
4.00- 6.0(1
3.00- 4.0(1
3.00- 4.0(1

3.00- 5.00

!.0O— 4.0(1

.40— .60
.76— 1.0(
.75— 1.0(1
.7.1— 1.0(1
1.00- 1.60

.7i— l.UI
40.00—50.00

.6r.— 1.611
4 on— 8.01

.35-- .30
2.00— S.W
4.00- 8.00
....- 4.00

10.00—18.00
3.'(Xi— i'M

St. Louis

Sept. 19, '9i

i.oe-

!.0(1-

4.00
4,0(1

1. 00- 4,00

3. CO- 3.0(1

.40-
.75-
.75-
.75-
.76-

.60
1.00
l.Oli
l.OCi
l.O"

35.00-

.75-

I3.A0-

- 1.00
-76.00

- 2. 00

16. a

i!6i

Cincinnati

■Sept. 18, '»

j. 00-10. Ol

3.00— 3.01
3.00- 3.00

3.00— 3.*

.60—

.50-
.60-

....— LOT
35. ro— 50.00

1.00— 2.01
12.00-16.00

'.'.'.'.— 2M

i!6o— 6!66

'.'.'.'.-lOM

.'.'.'.- z'.oi

IVIiiwaulcee

5ept 17, '99

30.00—26.01
16.00-18.01
8.00— 10.0(

3.00— 5.0(1

2.01— 3.(Ki
2.00— 3. TO

3.00- 4.0(1

3.00- 4.00

2.00— 3.0(

- 1.00

- 1.00

- 1.0'

- 1.00

- 1.0(
2.00
2.CI
2.0(J
2.00

i.or

1.00

1.00-
I.IC-

.60-
1.00-

.76

1.00
10. 0(

-16.00

-3!6

Pittsburg

Sept. 18, '99

iO. 00-25. Oi
15.00-20.00
6 00— 16.0(

J.OO-

j.on-

4.00
4.00

2.00— 4.0(1

.60— 1.00
.60— 1.1 (
.60— 1.00
.50— l.OU

i!66- vh<

l.OO— 1.61

....— i.io

75- 1.0(1
35.00—60.0(1
50- 1.61

2.00- 4,011
3.00— 8.0(1
3.00— 4.0C

Toronto

Sept. 19 '99

1.00-
1.00-
1.00-

1.00-
1.00-

.75-
1.00-

6.00
6.00
4.00

4.00
6.00

.35- .40

"M— i'.6o

.60- 1.60
.60— 1.60
.60- 1.60

.2.5— 1.00

30.0—50.00
.25- 1.60

2.60-
3.00-

6.00
8.00

- .25

- 2.00

1.60

MOORE, HENTZ & NASH,

Wholesale Commission Florists

Lf>cated in Salesroom of the New York Cut Flower Co.

119-121 West 23d St., New York.

Shipp(?rs will have the advantage of the finest salesroom, largest trade, and the
soundest system in the United States. Address all goods to the rear entrance,
112-114 West 24th Street, and communications to

MOORE, HENTZ & NASH, 119=121 W. 23d St., New York.

Mention thie paper.

References from Growers can be had on Application.

TEbEI'IIONE 773 ISth ST.

W^ ANTED.

Customers for our Carnation Flowers
for next season. All the new varieties

and the best of the old, fancy grown. Also

{[!ll .*;" .«» ° 1

ROSES, VIOLETS, VALLEY.

H. F. LITTLEFIELD, ^"^ff^r"*'

M^ntlnn the Flnrlata' TCxchange wht^n wrtHng.

Galax Leaves.

CHAS. H. RICKSECKER, LInvllte, N. &

M*»ntlon thfl Florlpt*' RToha.ne'e wh^^n wrltlnr

EIGHT MILLION rrnup

... HARDY CUTrLnllO

at 40c. per lOWi, from now
until Oct l8t. C'hrintniaH
Tree«. by the car load, or
Id email quantities Fine
Sphaenuin I>Iom8« put up
In aOO lb. eacks, 5('c. a eacb.
Boufiuei Careen 5c alb.
All orders l>y mall or (II3-
patfli promptly attended to.

Tlios. Collins, "'sr,\\\"

Mf'ntlon the FlorfstB' Kxchanef when wrltlnK

HARDY CLT FERNS

FANC¥ OR DAGGER.
75 cts. per 1000. Discounts on large orders

CHRISTMAS TREES

and SPRUCE BOUGHS.

JOHN ABBOTT, - HINSDALE, MASS.

Vt^nrlon th* Plor|«tii' Rifhine** wh^i w-rMinw

I liVILD SMILAX I

5 AND LONG NEEDLE PINESS. 5

# All Kinds of Decorative Evergreens. #
I JOHN S. I»AW, I
K Gravella. Ala. €
S Orders filled promptly on short notice. S

# Telegraph Station Owassa, Ala. 5
$%%%%%%«'%%%%%%%%%%%%%«%%'%«%«%%«%%$
Mention th* FtorlBt*' Bxchanirf when wTttln^

iiuii

AND

LeucotHoe Sprags

FOR SPRING AND SUMMER USE

Write for prices to

HARLAN P. KELSEY,

Building!" BOStOII, ^aSS.

Mention the norlBt«' B»phang» when wrlttn.?.

LAGER & HURRELL,

Growers and ^\ n ^\ tm | ^\ ^
Importers of \J R W rl I 1^ O

Jnst arrived in fine condition a fresh shipment of
Cnttleya Lnbiata and C. SpociosiNsiiiia, aho
a limited ijuantity uf V. (JaMkelliana.

Cherry Wood Baskets. Fresh Moss and Peat.

ed. SUMMIT, N. J.

W^inttnTi th» moriwtp' "RufhangA when wiHflng

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

AND THEIR CULTURE

By EDWIN MOLYNEUX.

Sixth Edition. Illustrated.

A practical treatise on propagating. growJDg
and exhibiting, from the cutting to the Silver
Cup. The author is gardener to W. H- Myers.
Esq.. Swanmore Park. England, and the work
details hia long experience as a specialist in
the cultivation of the chrysanthemum. The
culture of the tiower in all stages is clearly ex-
plained and the illustrations which are from
pen sketches and photographs materially aid
the reader in understanding the methods de-
scribed.

Price, postpaid, 50 cents.

The Florists' ExciiangB,2 ouane st.. NewYork.

Correapor denos

Buliolt

H. ^V. VOVMG.

J. B. NUGENT, Jr.

YOUNG ^ NUGENT,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS
42 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK.

TELEPHONE, 2065 MADISON SQU4RE.

Orders by nail or Telegraph Receive Special Attention.

Mention tbe Flortatx' Exchange when writing.

PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO., LTD.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

LONG DISTANCE PHONE
2157.

WRITE FOR PRICE LIST.

CONSIGNMENTS
SOLICITED.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 705 Penn Ave., PITTSBURG. Pa.

Mention the IHorlatx' ESxchaJM^ when wrltlnv.

956

Cyclamens, Primulas, Cinerarias

JSPECIAI^ QTOTATIONS,

Pun Ionian Persicuiii iSplendens <>isnn-

l/yi^lalllcil teuiii. Onest etralu In ibe world. In 4

true colors, extra well grown planie. from 3 In- pots,

assorted, $7.00 per lUU; $65.00 per 1000. Mlxtd, our

selection, $6.C0perI00; JS^OO per 1000.

lfnin6S6 rrimrOSBS, he»l market varieties'.
Single, from flats, $1.75 per 100; from 2 In. pots, $2.L0
per 10(1; from 3 In pots. $5.00 per UK).

Double White and Ked, from 3 In. pots, $6.00 per
100; Single Blue, 3 in. pots, $6 00 per lOO.

Oinaropi'ic Hyb. Max. Grandiflorn, from
l/limrdrida SatB. $1.75 per lOO.

[j:W~S at Isf action guaranteed.
PAUL MADER, Ea^iC Stroudsbiirs. Pn.

Meoilon the FlorJBts' ETchange when writing

PRIMULAS

From 2X2 inch pote, ready for a shift
into larger size,

$5.00 per 100. $40.00 per 1000.

We grow our own seed, keep each variety
separate and guarantee an equal number of
each color in every order sent out.

BSAR IN MINU we will have an
excra tine lot of well trufted

OTAHEITE ORANGE TREES

Ready for Chrletmaa deliverj-.

CHAS.ZELLER&SON

Flatbush, BROOKLYN, N. Y.

Cash with order from unknown partles-

Mentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing.

SPECIAL OFFER

OF CHOICE STOCK

■^■■1 From the Field.

HARDY PINKS— Anna Boleyn.

tb.m to $8.0U per 100.

DAYBREAK CARNATIONS 11%^^
DRAC/ENA INDIVISA ^oTs! Ti6.oo'° to

$35.1KJ per lUU.

VINCA VARIEGATA noooperm

PANSIES $4.00 per lOOO.

NOTE— For $1.50 we will send by exprees, buyer
to pay charges, a fair sample of each article enume-
rated, or come and see If convenient.

TerniSt Cash vritli Order,

C. SOI.TAU & CO.,

199 Grant Avenue, Jersey City, N. J.

Near "West Side Avenue.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

PRIMROSES

...AND...

PANSY PLANTS.

Per 100. ICOO.
41,000 PRIMULAS, alba, rubra

and mixed. 2!^ in. pots $3.00 $18.00

14000 PRIMCLAS, obcouica and

japonica, 2M in 2.00 18.00

4.(1(0 NEW YELLOW BABY

PRIMROSE, S!4 in 10.00 90.00

24.000 PANSY PLANTS, large-

flowerintr (large) 5.00

14.100 PETUNIAS, doub'efringed,

23 varieties, mixed. 2K in 8 00 25.00

1,000 NEW GERANIUM De Koo

Mitting, 2H in 10.00

300 ASPARAGUS PLCMOSUS,

6in 25.00

1,000 LYCOPODIUM DENT.,

3Hin 2.00

1000 PELARGONIUM, Tbe

Queen, 2^4 In 3.00

10 0 TRUE MAIDENHAIR

FERN, 31/2 in fi.OO

1000 CARNATION EMPRESS... 6.00

5 Plants at 100 rates.

THE MORRIS FLORAL CO.,

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrttlns.

Thb FLORISTS' Exchange.

AGALYPHi SANDER!, ^y^ '°<'''' *^^-^ p®" ^*'"- ^ '"''''' *^*°'' ^^"^ ^°°'
LOGAN BERRY TIPS. ^^-"^ p^'^ ^""^ *^^'"' p'''^ ^""^

RAIVIBLER ROSES strong 2 year plants, yellow, white and pink, $10.00 per 100.
THE CONa'rd & JONES COMPANY, West GroTe, Pa.

PRIMROSES

E-ttra strong, ready for 3 incli pots. Well known throuKhout tbe U. S. and Cunarta
as the finest large flowering trinKed varieties grown. Special I»rlces, Slnsle
and Double, in choicest assortment of named colors, 1S*.2.00 per 100; S17.00 per
1000. 250 at 1000 rate. Extras added liberally to help pay expressage.
PRIMROSE SEED, of best 13 vars., single and double, mixed, 400 seeds, $1 ; half pkt., 50c.

GIANT PANSY SEED.

The best of Mammoth varieties; no finer ever offered ; all the seed plants critically

selected. Packet, 3500 seeds, $1.00; half packet, 50cts.

A packet of the beautiful new FORGET-ME-NOT JEWEL added to every order for seeds.

JOHN F. RUPP, SHIREMANSTOWN, PA.

STRICTLY CASH PRICES.

The Home ol

PrlmrotteB,

5000 BEHBEKn 5000 PBIiOSESExuE

Per 100

Begonia, Rex, assorted. 3>4 in $4 00

" " named 6.00

Lemon Verbenas, 3^:| in 3.00

Impatiens Snltsni, 3!4 in 3.00

Primrose Chinese, ex. fine strain, 21^ in.. . 3.00

Manettla Bicolor, Sin 6 00

Farqubar Violets, 2H inch 3.C0

n<3c:>rrEsx>

GERANIUMS. PerlOO

Assorted $ 1-60

Mixed 1 35

Mars. HappyThought 3.00

M rs. Pollock 2.0(1

Mrrt. Parker 4.00

Silver Leaf. Rose Scented, Ivy 160

M rae. Sal leroi 1-25

Freak of Nature 4.00

PerlOO

Double Wliite Stoolc, 2 inch |3Uii

Forget-Me-Not (Winter Flowering) 3^in 4.00

OERAISIVIHS-

Sweet Scpnted, Mrs. Pollock, Pansy, 3)4 in.$4 (0

Mrs. Parker 6.00

HappyThought, 2i/i in 4 00

Silver Leaf, 2i/o in 4 00

OXJTTTKTOS.

PerlOO

Begonia, Rex f3,(IO

Incarnata Gigantea 2.0ii

" Flowering S.iKl

Impatiens Sultani 3 00

Manettia Bicol»r 3.00

Forget-.>Ie-Not (Winter Flowering) 3.00

TERMS, CASH OR C. O. D.

GREENE & UNDERHILL, WATERTOWN, N. Y.

Mention tbe Florists' Exchange when writing.

THESE THINGS YOU

NEED AT ONCE.

HARDY HERBACEOUS PLANTS

STRONG CLUMPS
Plant now, and let them get

Per 100

$4 00

Achillea, The Pearl ...

Aqullegia, in goncl assortment 4

CaryoDteris Mastacanthus . . 4

Digitalis 4

Statice Armenia 3

Hibiscus, " Crimson Eye" . . 4

Myosotis Alpestris 3

Coreopsis Lanceolata 4

Gaillardia Grandiflora .... 4

Eulalia Japonica 4

Geum Atrosanguineum .... 5

Lavender 4

Matricaria, double white ... 4

from 3y, inch pots.
established before cold weather.

Delphinium Formosum ....

Lobelia Cardinalis

Sweet Wi 1 1 iam , double sorts . .
Japanese Iris, assorted ....
Lychnis Chalcedonica ....

Astilbe Japonica

Mountain Fleece

Hardy Phlox, 12 fine varieties .
Funkia Sieboldl, variegated . .
Alyssum Saxaiile Compacta . .
Rudbeckia, Golden Glow . .
Hollyhocks, white, pinli, yellow
and scarlet

Per 100

$4 00

4

00

4

00

4

00

4

00

6

00

4

00

4

00

5

00

4

00

4

00

4 00

Other Plants, You Need Badly.

Pi r 100
BEGONIAS, AlbaPicta, Sander-
soni. Alba, Marguerite, Ar-
gentea Guttata, Thurstoni,
2 inch pots $2 00

Grevillea Robusta, 2 inch, very
strong

2 ."JO

Per 100
Geranium, Double New Life,

2 inch pots $4 00

Heliotrope, purple and white,

imjtrdved sorts 2 00

Ageratum Monstrosum, blue,

2 inch 2 00

Ageratum, Princess Pauline, 2

iurh pots 2 00

Pansies, Giant Trimardeau strain . . .
Bellis Perennis, Giant Ked and Snowball

Per 1110

$0 50
. 50

Per 1' 00

S4 00

4 00

To fully cover express charges, wo add 15 extra plants to every
one hundred ordered.

Send for Price List. Xernis, Casli, or C. O. D.

EDWARD. B. JACKSON, STAMFORD, CONN.

:fi^i:m:tjxjJls

From 3 lu. pots, stroDg, mixed plants. 13.00 per 100.
Or will Exchaoire for Marie Louiee Violets.

W. B. WOODRUFF, Florist, Westfield, N. J.

M«>ntlon thi> PlnrlRtp' TCTohnne* .^h»n ^vrltlnB

D A M CI C C Large flowering Btraln. 40 cts. per 100 ;
rMilOiCO $2.50 per 1000.

UADnV RAIQirQ Snowball aDd Longfellow,
nnnUI UniOltO TSc. per lOO; $5 00perl000.

BOSTON FERN 2;^ men, $100 per 100.

Mixed.
$1.50 per too.

PEPEROMIAS Mixed, $1.50 per 100. Caali.

BYER BROS., Chambersburg, Pa.

Mention the Florists' ExchRngp whf^n writing.

CINERARIAS

For CHRISTMAS FLOWERING.

We are the largest {jrowere of this beautiful plant
In America and grow liimiense qiiantltles lioth for
Clirlstniae and Kaeter. Sales aniounllng to over lOO.OOO
yearly, wlilch In Ileelf speak' eloqiiently of our
Superior Strain. 2^4 Inch, Jii.OO per lUO.

WHITTON & SONS,

Wholesale Florists. City & Green Sts., UTIC, N.Y.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

CHINESE PRIMROSES

In 2'4 inch paper pots, f2 25 per 100;
out ol 2 Inch pots, fl.50 per 100.

PANSY PLANTS

Raised from the best seed. good, healthy stock.
30 eta, per 100 ; $2 50 per 1000. Cash with order.

H. STAHLHUT, Brooklyn, N. Y.

N. E. Cor. New Lots Road and Shepherd Ave.

Mpntton thp Florists' Kxfhange wh»n writing.

ALTERNANTHERAS

2H in. pots, strong, per 100, $2.00.
4 in. pots, in full bloom, per 100, $5.00.

C. OTTO SCHWABE, Florist

JENKIBJXO'WBJ, PA.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

BEGONIA REX JlSS'^ili-'roo*.-'"*"' ""''•

D C P n II 1 1 C Fine. 3 in., 20 vars., $3 per 100. Rooted
DLUUniAu cuttings of same, by mail, |i.50 per LOO

DRtG£Ni INDIVISA UWeM""''"-"'^"'

GENISTA, 4 Inch, $6.00 per 100,

M IGN(»N ETTE, Allen's Defiance and Machet. 2 In..

$2.00 per 100.
MYOSOTIS, 4 varieties, 2 Inch. $2,00 per lOO.
RUDBECKIA, Golden Glow, $3,00 per 10»,
Heliotrope, rooted cuttings, 15 vars,, $100 per 100,
Ivy GeraniuinB, " 12 " $1,50 per 100,

Cash with Order, Piense.

GEORGE J. HUGHES, Berlin, N. J.

rfentlon th* TloriatB' Excbiangg when writing.

PRIMROSES

PerlOO

Chinese Primroses, ready for 3 in. pots, $1.75

Obconlca Grandiflora, " " 3.C0

" " Rosea" " 2.50

Forbesli, ready for 3-inch pots 3.00

Mention the Plorlata tCxchaos* wb«B »rtE3a«.

Asparat^us SprettKerl, 2} in. pots, 4.00

Carnations, field-grown 4 00

Pansy Plants $2 50 per 1000; 50

CASH WITH ORDER.

JOS. H. GUNNINGHIM, Delaware, Dhio.

Mention the FloiiBts' Exchange when writing.

Browallia Gigantea

Rooted cuttings. $2.00 per 100 ; 2^ in. pots,
$4.00 per 100; SM, in. pots, $6.00 per li-O.

Cyclamen Giganteum ^"^Z'r^ihyTr

6 in. pots, $1.50 per dozen.
n«u.. D„:»^».....«... (True), from 214 in..

Baby Primroses readytor4in., bushy,

60 cts. per doz. , .$4.00 per 100.
o»-»»:..»« t»^^^ For stock only, from 3V^

heranium Mars lu. pots, $1.00 per doze.].
200 Flora Hill Carnations—

Extra Strong plants. $5.00 per 100.
Cash, ploaae. Order before frost.

HENRY EiCHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa.

FRANKLIN CO.
Mention tbe Florists' Exchange when writing.

September 23 1899.

The F=lorists' Exchhnge.

957

Chicas:o.

state of Trade.

Trade amouK nil classes is better
than for several years past, and gives
promise for a goorl Fall and Winter.
Roses, as yet, particularly teas, are
hardly satisfac toi-y, although we note
some improvement as we aet farther
away from the intense spell of heat.
Everything worthy the name of a rose
sold thepast week, some hustling around
being necessary, at times, to obtain sUip-
ping stock. Beauty, for extra long, may
now be quoted at f3 per dozen; 1^4 inch
at $2, with quality improving. Very
shortly these will be abundant. Teas
bring $2 to $4. a higher grade easily
reaching $ci per loo.

Of carnations, few, as yet, grade stand-
ard quality, and practically no fancies
are in; hence prices still range at .">0c. to
S1..jO. There is no overstock; in fact,
growers complain Ihat this year has not
been a good one for outdoor carnation
flowers, so far, and certainly there has
been little glut at any time.

But few dahliasareto be .seen. Gladioli
still hang on, and now fetch $S per 100.
The bulk of the asters have been market-
ed; these flowers have had a good sea-
son, as a whole. Lilii s, of bolh auratum
and speciosum varieties, still linger.
Among the Growers.

L. Koropp, W. Ravenswood Park,
has worked up ([uite a trade in the care
and supply of plants for small conserva-
tories, grounds, etc. His jrlace is small,
as yet, but by means of frames, during
Summer, he has obtained a nice lot of
kentias and other suitable plants, in vig-
orous growth. He has just built a
mushroom house, 60x22 feet, heated by
hot water.

John Lang, Sfelrose street, has about
his usual number of chrysanthemums
the early ones being advanced in bud.
The whole crop is rather below the me-
dium height this year. His carnations
were housed early. The plants are not
large for the season of the year. .Mr.
Lang feels quite hopeful over the business
prospects.

P. Broadbeck, Ravengwood.'hns expe-
rienced a good deal of trouble from the
cut worm attacking his carnations,
mostly the new white Daybreak.
A Fine Team.

Bassett & Washburn have just
purchased, at a cost of $400, another
fine team of steel-gray horses, for coal
hauling. The firm propo.ses laying in
3000 tons, to begin with, so that in case
of strikes or other labor troubles, the
members will not have to worry over
coal supplies.

Club Notes.

The regular club meeting occurred
Friday evening. George Collins, .\lbert
Lees, Frank Hansen and .James Novak,
employes of the big rose growers, were
elected to menibfrship. The question of
the florists taking part in the October
festival was explained by C. A. Samuel-
son, %vho stated he had already collected
upward of one hundred dollars, and that
he thought there would be no dithculty
in raising this to .$200, or whatever
might be necessary to secuie a fitting
floral float to join in the procession. By
resolution a committee of five was ap-
pointed, consisting of .Messrs. Samuelson,
W. Kreitling, Winterson, (jormly and
Hauswirth, with power to act. It was
afterward, by motion, agreed that the
words to be used on the float should be
simply "The Chicago Florists."

H. W. Buckijee, Rockford 111., is in
town. He takes charge this year of the
floral department of the Illinois State
Fair, which opens in Springfield, this
week.

Round About.

Chrysanthemums in smalllquantitles
have been in the market since the first
week in September, from .\iles Center,
and, later, from Mt. Clemens, Mich. They
were whites, and have sold at from 60c.
to $1 per dozen.

E. E. Pieser, of the Kennicott Co., re-
turned from his outing among the Michi-
gan growers, well and hearty, and ready
for a big Fall trade.

Peter Hollenback, the Randolph street
seedsman, returned on Saturflay from
an 11 weeks' trip among the seedsmen in
Holland and Germany, and reports a
very enjoyable trip. He was surprised
at the apparent prosperity of those in
the trade there.

.James Comont, representing James
Carter, Dunnett & Beale, of London,
was a visitor the past week.

The Chicago House Wrecking Co. has
purchased the entire contents of the
Omaha Exposition for .|."0,00o ,<ind will

begin taking down the buildings Novem-
ber 1.

The Fall bulb trade opened in earnest
the past week; those handling them,
wholesale, are busy filling orders. The
quality appears good, hut the bulbs are
rather small in size. Ess.

Boston.

Market Notes.

'I'here has Ijeen a little going on
last week, but the city trade has not
pcked up much yet. The market is now
generally in good condition to meet an
increase in demand; wiih the excepticn
of colored carnations, everything season-
able is plentiful encjugh. 'Beauty aie lie-
coniing more abundant; many tine long-
stemmed flowers are now in the market,
but meet only a fair demand. The ex-
tras aie now bringing f4 and $r, a
dozen; but the more ordinary and moie
plentiful seizes range in price from f 6 a
100 to $H a dozen. Bride and Brides-
maid are now in larger supply. A little
cooler weather w-ould improve these a
great deal. I'rices on this stock range
from $2 to $■-> a 100. Kaiscrin and Cijr-
not are coming very good yet and do
well at from $2 lo f 8 a 100, a few extja
fine ones making $10.

\'alley is in good supply at usual prices.
Scott and scarlet carnations are abun-
dant and wliite onesareplentifulenout:li.
Good colored carnaiions bring .fL.'O a
100. and clean up well, daily, a few Hue
ones making $2. Asters continue pli n-
tiful, though tlie quality is falling off.

Chrysanthemums have not appeared
in any quantity, though there is a
steady, but small, supply at the
Flower .Market. A few single violets
have been seen about, rather small as
yet.

(Jottings.

Welch Bros, are now receiving ship-
ments of some very fine American Beautv
daily.

Edmund M. Wood has been enjoying
himself of late, cruising on the handsome
steam yacht "Courier," of B. I- . Keith,
of theatre fame.

F. H. Lemon, of E. G. Hill i^i Co., Rich-
mond. Ind.. has been in town a few da\ s
and visited the greenhouses of prominent
carnation growers and others.

The auction sale of stalls at the Flower
.Market, on Saturday, was a very suc-
cessful one, and, as a result, the Boston
Co-Operative Flower (jrowers' A.s.'ocla-
tion will be benefited by about five hun-
dred dollars more than the usual re-
ceipts frotn this sale. Almost every stall
in the market was taken up this. year,
and it is this fact, more than anv in-
crease paid for the individual stalls. "that
caused the improvement. The attend-
ance was very good, and the bidding
quite spirited at times.

Edmund M. Wood, who has the East-
ern agency of Mr. Asmus's new rose, Lib-
erty, is to grow quite a lot of it for next
season. This rose is finding a ready sale.

Though the exhibition of perennial
asters, and ornamental fruited liardy
trees and shrubs, at Horticultural Hal'l,
on Saturday, was not large, it was very
good.

Quite a novel and interesting display
was that of goldenrod, in about 20 va-
rieties, shown by H. A. Purdie. .Vmong
the other smaller exhibits Lothrop &
Higgins showed dahlias, and J. Hewlin
hardy perennials of good quality. The
tuberous begonias, from F. A. Blake
were also very fine. J. E. Rothwell
showed three nice cypripediums, for one
of which, C. Thayerianum, he received a
certificate of merit, and gratuities for the
other two, C. inversum and C. Josephi-
anum.

.Members of the committee on gardens
and of that on vegetables, of the Massa-
chusetts Horticultural Society, to the
number of about a dozen, with a few
friends of the host, inspected the fine
vegetable garden of Col. Fred. Mason, at
Taunton, on Thursday last. Col. Mason
and his son, with the gardener, E. C
Lewis, met the party at the station.
The estate was found in excellent condi-
tion. The farm comprises about forty-
five acres, where the finest strains and
kinds of vegetables are cultivated. The
party was pleasantly entertained at din-
ner by Col. Mason, at the gardener's
house. p. j_ ]^^

A page of pictures of twenty-four of
"The Prettiest Country Homes in .Vmeri-
ca" is shown in the September issue of
The Ladies' Home Journal. As the ten-
dency of the day is to remove from the
central parts of our cities to the suburbs,
such a page is both timely and interest-
ing, affording many ideas to the prospec-
tive builder of a suburban house.

Simplicity in Greenhouse Construction.

During our long experience we have not only made many improvements
in greenhouses, but we have so simplified the coustruotion that building a
greenhouse is no longer a matter so full oE complications as to tax the
patience and the ingenuity of even the most intelligent mechanic. Our

Clear Cypress Building Material

is worked out in the best manner ready to be put up, and we furnish our
customers such complete detail drawings that any workman of only ordinary
capabilities can put it up correctly.

Lockland Lumber Co.,

LOCKLAND, OHIO.

Write for Circulars
or Estimates.

Properly following up the replies one
gets from an advertisi ment is twice as
important as obtaining the replies. The
advertisement brings the inquirers, but
it is the following up that makes cus-
tomers of them.— y'rmfer.^,' Ink.

udtiE ■' f"" HANDLING COLLECTIONS

e.er,»here I FoR SECURING REPORTS

FOB INFOKMATION WRITE

THE NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOAh D OF TRADE,

C S. LODER. Sec'y. 271 Broadway. New York.

Mention the Florlsta' Eichanse when wrUlng.

SILKALINE

Just the thing for
tying Rui qutts and
Btt iiivinff Smilax.

M«nulai tilled Ex-
pressly for Florists by

JOHNC.MEYER&CO..

87 Smnmer St., Bo toD .Mass
Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlnc

ADOO FIBRE and
ADOO LIQUID ;

Vill do all that is claimed
If Intelligently Used,*.'*

TRY THEM!

Mention the Florists' Exchang^e when writing

PLUMS!

Spring Wire. . .
Blacli Japanned.

NO. 13 WlRE-2 ft., «3.00 per 1000 ; 3 ft.,
Se 00 per 1000 ; 4 ft., »7.00 per lOUO.

NO. 10 WIBi;— 2 f£., S6.00 per lOOO ; 3 ft.,
*8.00 per 1000 ; 4 ft., SIO.OO per 1000.

NO. 8 WIRK— 3 ft., SIO per 1000; 4ft.,
»18 per 1000; 5 ft., »15 per 1000.

H. F. LITTLEFIELD, Worcester, Mass

Mention the FlorlBts' Exchange when writing.

♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»•»»»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦<

By tlie Bag,
Ton or Carload.

- WRITE US FOR QUOTATIONS.

♦ EUIS & POLLWORTH

t MILWAUKEE, WIS. ♦

♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦•♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦t

Mention the FloiietB* Exchange when wrlUilK.

Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Florists

Wishing to do business with
Europe should send for the

"HORTICULTURAL
....ADVERTISER"

This Is the British Trade Paper, be-
ing read weekly by aU Horticultural
traders ; it Is also taken by over 1000
of the beat Continental houses. An-
nual subscription to cover cost ol
postage, 75 cents. Address

EDITORS OF THE " H. A."

Chllwell Nurseries, NOTTS, ENGLAND.

nn .h, V^^^

^^utscKe Sartne^^itunc^

Largest Ci culation of any German
Horticultural Publication.

Snbscrlhers and Correspondeats In even' part of the
wnrld. Profusely Illustrated and practUal articles
covering the wtiole field of gardening give tLe mopt
trustworthy and quickest r'-p.,i ts about all progress In
horticulture lu liuropean and other countries.
As an Advertising Medium it offers tlie besi ficilllles

for opening fore'gn b smei>s rtla'ions
PuMIshPd Weekly. Subscription price |;ini' per year
mailed free lo all couutileB. Sample C'>ple^ free. '

Tu^Jwij^l/ToIIer-Trfurh

«'^^™^- ^ * ^^^"^^ (ALI_EMAQNE1
Menili^n th» FlnrlsLa' Exchantf whtri writing.

INDIAN r.ARDENING...

PubllHbed Weekly nt Calcutta, India.

Tbe only horticultural journal Id the East. Edlteii by
H. St. John Jackson. F. R. H. S.

Indian Gardening circulates ihroughout India
Burmab and Ceylcju.andaB an advertising medium
theenterprfsInK ?*eed8men of ihe United Stales
will and It Invaluable.

SiiDBcrlptloD: Re. ^yearly. In advance, including post-
age. AdvertlsInK rates on application toJ KEYMER
& CO., 1 Wbltefrlars Street. London, E. C, England.
Mention tfcp F. nets' Exr-hanre when writing.

BOSTON FLOmST lETTEII CO.

Manufaotur«ra Of FLORISTS* LETTERS.

IhlB box, n IB.

lon^ b7 II In.
wide and IS lu,
high. 2 flections.

This wooden box Dlcely stained nad TMrnlshcd^
ISxSOzia made In two sectloos, one for each rIkb
letter, cWen uv/ar with first order of 600 letters.

Block Letters, IK or 2 ln«h ilie. per 100. 11.00.
Script Latters. 14 00.
Fftitener with each letter or word.
Deed t>T UadlDR florists everrwhere and for
Ml* hj all wholesale flo ists and supply dealen.

N. F. McCarthy, Treas. & Hanager,
i'S^^^lL BOSTON, MASS. „«^S «.

Mention the FlorlatB' Exchajig« when writing.

958

The Pi-orists' ExcHHNCe.

INTERNATIONAL HEATER CO.

237 WATER ST., NEW YORK.
BOSTON, *7 UNION ST. CHICAGO, 86 E. LAKE ST.

a>VE"R BOILERS ""GREENHOUSES

Over SO years' experience. Write for Catalogue.

GLASS

GLASS

Mention the Florlat*' Exebajnge wben writing

FOR GREENHOUSES, GRAP-
ERIES, CONSERVATORIES,
AND HOTBEDS.

VANHORNE, CRIFFEN & CO.,

french and American Glass. oer. orbinwioh st< ' NEW YORK

HentloB the Florlati' Exehang* when writlm.

BRANCH

TOREHflVSl

fACTORY,
7)3=719

Wharton
St.-

Jersey (irr.ffJ/**^ -4^^^ ,p„,

IttAIClSUNpflTTNY. JlA'

Mention the Floriflta' Exchange when writing.

"NIGOMITE"

(patent)

Vaporlnsecticide

No labor required. Harmless to
bloom and foliage. A certain killer of

RED SPIDER, GREEN FLY

and all other Insect Pests.

SOLD BY SEEDSMEN.

The Tobacco Warehousing & Trading Co
LOUISVILLE, KY.

Mentiun tbe Plonsts' Exchange when writing.

SUMMER IN WINTER

By Usine

Standard Greenhouse Boilers

One cent gets our Catalogue.

GIBLIN & CO., - Utica, N. Y.

Mention tli# FTorlrta* TPTchftngf when writing

HOTHOUSE GLASS

All Sizes a Specialty.

C. S. WEBER & CO.

4 Desbrosses Street, New York.

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress.

BEST GRADES. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP.

A.DIETSCH&GO.shef'f'iIl'o'UCHICAGO.ILL

• UeoMog the Flormt. mj.cDange when wrmng.

Big: BOIIvERS

Little BOILERS

Up to date BOILERS

GREENHOUSE HEATING

For partioalars call on or address

DEAN BOILER CO., 73 Pearl St., BOSTON, MASS.

ORMSBY VENTILATING

^^^m

APPARATUS

Telephone
Connection.

FOR PARTICULARS ADDRESS

E. A. ORMSBY, Melrose, Mass.

Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing.

SOLD BY THE SEEDSMEN OF AMERICA.

^'lADE MARK-

"COPPER SOLUTION" a Liquid Fungicide. "CRAPE DUST"

Used with telliag: effect against plant diseases on Roses. ChrysanthemuaQs and Violets.
HAMMOND'S PAINT AND SLUG SHOT WORKS, Flshkill-on-Hudson.N.Y.

V«mtlmi th* P^i-Krtwf*' ViTt^hfmo'f wh^m wHflnv

MASTICA

FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES.

Proven superior to potty iiaeier to apply and Btaya on.
Not affected by eitremes of weather. Endorsed by
prominent florfets. Send for deecrlptlve circular of
iTlastlca and Mastica Glazing Machines.

F. 0. PIERCE C0.,'J!?«T.u^i"srN8Wlfort

Mention the Florists'

St.,
Exchange when writing.

use GARLAND'S

Cast Iron Gutter

and Stop Rebuilding.

Write for Circular.

GEO. M. GARLAI^D, Desplaines, III.

Mention the •wioHata' Rychango when writing

STANDARD FLOWER ROTS

First Quality. Cream Color.

3H in., per 1000. « 4 95
4 in., " 1 20

iH th.,i>er 1000. .$2 40

2

2H in.,

3 in.,

2 15

3 35

4 70

6 in..

10 80
16 50

Packages extra.

C. HENNECKE CO.'""-^';^.''"-

Mention the Florlatg' Exchange when writing.

STANDARD ♦ POTS.

We are now ready to supply a superior
quality of Pot» in unlimited quantitiei.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.

A. H. HEWS & CO.,
NORTH CAMBRIDGE, - MASS.

Mention the Flortatu' Bxchang** wh»n wrltlny.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS!

Packed In small cratee, eaay to bandle.

Price per crate
1500 2 In. pots In crate, $4.88
1500 2« '• ■' 5.25

1500

10003
800 3X
5004
3205
144 6

Price per crate
120 7 In. pota In crate, 14, '"

60 8
48 9
4810
2411
2412
1214
616

3.00
3.6(1

3.60
4.80

4.81
4.50
Seed pans, aame price as pots. Send for price list
of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging Baskete, Lawn
Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off for cash with order.

HILFINCER BROS. POTTERY,

OR..-. FORT EDWARD, N . Y.

August Rolkeb & Sons, New York Agents,

52 DaY Stebbt, Nbw Tobk City,

Montton the inorteta' Exohanire when writing.

Best metliocls of

HEUTIIIIi GBEEPODSES

Being a collection of thirteen leading eBsaye, selected
from a large number submitted In competition. Each
essay Is accompanied by diagrams llluBtratlng the
system advocated.

Price to Florists' Exchange Subscribers, 10 Cts.

Send for a copy at once. You will find It very useful.
Addbbbs

THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE,

2 nUANE 8T

New York,

Gorton Side Feed Boiler

SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR

GREENHOUSE HEATING.

YOU WANT THE BEST. WE HAVE IT.

Send for Catalogue and ini/estigate for yourself.

GORTON & LIDGERWOOD CO.,.J

96 Liberty Street, New York. ^

IfaBtlaa tlw HorlaU' Kxcbanc* wlwn wrlttns.

HOT ■ BED . .

GREENHOUSE

VENXII^ATOR

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL.

■

GET OUR PRICES
BEFORE BUYING

GREENHOUSE GLASS!;

MANUFAC-
TURED BY

s. JACOBS & SONS, ?:z^'rer.i:,^

3TH STREET, NEW YORK.
Borough ot Queens, N.Y.

■

IfutloB tlM Florlitir Exctaaim when wrltlmt.

September 23, 1899.

The F^lorists'

■XCHT^NGE.

959

HORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTS and BUILDERS

STEAM AND HOT WATER HEATING ENGINEERS.

OREENHOUSES and CONSERVATORIES

ERECTED COMPLETE WITH

OUR PATENT IRON CONSTRUCTION.

Plans and
estlmatee oa
application,
eftber for
struc turei
complete or
for materlnl
only ready
for erection.
Estimates
for

,, ,„, CYPRESS

'^"•^Sipiii)' GREENHOUSE
MATERIAL

WE MAKE GREENHOUSE PUTTY.

SPECIAL...

i'„^fd\%'..f GREENHOUSE STRUCTURES.

Greenhouse Construction Catalogue ; also Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating Catalogue mailed
from our New York Oflice on receipt of Hve cents postage for each.

LORD & BURNHAM CO.

New York Oflice, St. James Bldir., Broadway A: '■Ztith St.
General Oflice &: Works* IrTinerton-on-tfae-Hiidsou. N. Y.

Mention the Florists' Bxt^ianffe when writing.

Eras; loorored CbiUenge

lioller bearing seK-oIIlng devise,
automatic stop, solid link chain
makes the IMPROVED CHAL-
LKNGE the most perfect appa-
ratus In tbe market.

Write for catalogue and prices
before placing your orders else-
where.

Quaker City Machine Co.,

RICHMOND. IND.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

CABLE AND PIPE

Ventilating System.

SOIL=MACHINES

In Large or Small Sizes.

SEND FOR CATALOGUE.

A. Q. WOLF i m., Dayton, 0.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlne

IF YOU WANT A

GOOD SASH LIFT

For a Very Little Money Get

„ TH£
„, ^NEW OEPBRTURE,"
'VENTIL(\TIN& f\PPL)af^CE.

For Descriptive Catalogue Send to

J. D. CARMODY, EVANSVILLE, IND.

CYPRES S

IS MUCH M9RE DURABLE tHAN PINE.

\ SASH BARS

UP TO it FEET iH LEHCTH or LOI^GER.

GREENHOUSE

ANDOT>|EB BUgPINS MATfeftiAL.

Sertrnfer our Illustrated BooK
"CfPRESS LUMBERAKofrsUSES."

Send ftfr-SurSpe aol Greenhouse-Circultr.

TheA.T 5Teari;v5 lumbd- (b..

GLASS

For Qreenhouses, Qraperies,

Hotbeds, Conservatories,

and all other purposes. Get cub Fiq-
tiRBs BKPOBE BuTLNG. Estimates freely
given.

N. COWEN'SSON,

392-94 W. Broadway, New York.

Mention the Plorlatt* ICxcbanre when writing

Steam and
Hot Water

HEATING

Perfectly installed by

H. W. GIBBONS,

136 Liberty St., New York, N. V.

Complete Catalogue, 4 cents.

Mpnilon rh<» PlorlsTa' RTrhnngrf whf>n writ'nc.

.XIHES.

SGOLLAY BOILER

roR

eieeoiousG mm, Etc.

HOT WATER OR STEAM.

Farminqton, Conn., March 9, 1806.
"The Invincible Roller you placed In my Carnation
houses has given great satisfaction. I did not have to
run the holler hard even when the thermometer stood
18 deg. below zero. It has proved * Invincible' In every
respect.'* Hugh Chesnby, Florist.

SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE AND PRICE LIST
Estimates Cheerfully Given.

JOHN A. SCOLLAY,

"INVINCIBLE." 74 and 76 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mention the Florlata* Elxehanre when writing.

{.Te^eTh'o-use GLAZING POINT

A sure preventive of glass slipping. Equally effective with large or
small glass. Made nf zinc, will not rust Last as long as sash bars.
NOTICE TIIK IlEADi tills makes them Easy to Drive and Easy
to Extraet. Two Bizew. -"k and ',-, Inches lorg. One pound packages
40 Cents. I'ackages contain i'JiX) points ?k In. size, SOU points yhfo-sfze.

CH&S. T. SIEBERT, Man'f'r, ""'lirB'^'"'" Pittsburg, Pa

FOB SAI.H BY

VACGUAN'S SEED STORE, HENRY F. ftllCHEI.L,,

New York and Chicago. 1018 Market St., Pblladelphla.

VVM. C. BECKERT, Allegheny, Pa.

Mention th« FloiiBta* EzchanftA when wrttlnv

Mention this paper.

...HAS POSITIVELY NO EQUAL FOR...

STRENQTH, DURABILITY and NEATNESS.

Guaranteed for 10 years. Haa a solid wheel and shaft cast In
one (malleable Iron). No slipping on Line Shaft as the case with
all others. Catalogue free.

. E. HIPPARD. Younestown. Ohio.

GLASS

We carry the largest
stock of Greenhouse
Glass in Neu York.

CYPRESS
BBEEPfllSE

MATERIAL

OF til oEsciiipiioi. I : HOLBROOK BROIHERS, B5 to 89 Reekman St., New fork.

We make a specialty
of 16x248 and can
make special prices.

SELECTED BRANDS IN FRENCH AND AMERICAN.

•■ND FOR OATALOaUa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Mention the Florl»f E:xehange when wrltlan

Established 1859

THOMAS W. WEATHERED'S SONS

Established 1 859

HORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTS & BUILDERS

Manufacturers of QREENHOUSE HEATINQ and VENTILATINQ APPARATUS.
CONSERVATORIES, QREENHOUSES, Etc.

MouLion ttie»Florl8tB Exchange when writlue:

Erected complete of our patent Iron Frame con-
struction, or ni WoodHnd Iron combined, or Wood
alone. HOTBED SASH, FRAMES, Etc. _

The "Weathered" Conical Boilers, seven sizes, and Self-FeediDg:
Boilers, two sizes, for small Conservatories, also the "Weathered "
Improved Sectional Boiler, 1S99 model, for water or steam
heating.

Winners of the Highest Award

At the World's Fair
The Dean Gold Medal

Madison Square Garden, for Best Amateur Greenhouse
aCertificate of Merit, Society of American Florists and the
Silver Medal for 1898 of New York Horists' Club
Send 4 cents tor Catalogue, Greenhouse Construction or Greenhouse Heating

OFFICE: 46 and

Adjustable Trellis=Wire Support

For attaching to Iron rafters and iron purlins to support the
wires at Intermediate points by trellis eyes. The distance of the
wires on the rafters and distance from glass can bevaried as may-
be desired without disturbing the vines. Also for hanging
lOrchld or Plant Baskets.

48 Marion St. (New

Mention the Florist*' Exchange when writing.

Elm St.) New York.

960

THe F=i-ORiSTS' Exchange.

Scpiember 23, 1899.

CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS^^d BULBS

CINKRAUIA, Prize Strain Irade packet. ...$0 50

CAI.CEOI-ARIA Granfliflora trade packet. .. 50

C V('IiA3IEN GiKanteuni, separate colors or mixed, 1(0 seeds, yoc; 1000, 8 00

FANS V, Suberb mixed 1-16 ounce, 50c.; ounce, 7 00

PANSY, Fine mixed 1-8 ounce, 50c.; ounce, 3 50

l-ILY IIARRISII, .M

I,II,V II ARRISII 7-9

HOtlAKi I1VACINTH8 12-15

ROMAN IIYAt^INTHS. lS-15

PAPER WHITE URANDIFI.ORA.

.per 1000, 45 00

91) 00

15 00

17 00

" 9 00

FRESH MUSHROOM SPAW/f; Best Mimrack, per lOOlbs 7 OO

BECKERT, Seedsman, - - - Allegheny, Pa.

Mention thp PlorlBts' Bxebiige wb«n writing

FLORISTS' SUPPLIEI

122 W. 25th Street,
NEW YORK CITY.

REED & KELLER

New Red B.Tbrld %# | | I #^ A iki

cARNATiom V U IL O A N

strong plants, 81.50 per doz.
TIOLBTS, Princess of Wales, fleld-grown

$5.1 U a 100. California, clumps, $4.00 a 100
SMI LAX. from 2J^ inch pots, $2.00 per 100.
CUIMKSE PRIMROSES, fine plants, 8 inch

pos. colors separate, 50 cts. per doz.; $4.00

per Uin.
ASPARAGUS SPRE:N0ERI, 3 in. $6.00 ft 100.

C. EISELE, 1 1 th& Jefferson Sts.Phila. Pa.

Mer.tlon the Florists' Exchange when writing.

GEORGE RIPPERGER,

SHEEP MANURE

I have now ou hand a large quantity of
Al SHEEP MANURE, ^-len^ for Price

List and Sample

BeNt Fertilizer for Top DreHntnc.

^I'^^ry^L^v'/n-trs^'.*- LONG ISLAND CITY.

SHEEP MANURE

Thoroughly pulverized snd ready for im-
mediate appliCHtion. special prices to Fioristfl
and Seedsmen in lots oi 2u tons and up.
TebtiminiMls from AtrnculturHl Department,
Uuiversiiy ut Caliloruia. Send for Sample.

GEO. C, ROEDING, Proprietor,
Fresno Fertilizer Works, FRESNO, CAL.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

SHEEP IVlAhlURE

Cleaned and prepared expressly for florists' uae.

"Vou will And It the genuine article. For reference

to Its being flrstclaes, T reter you to Henry F. MIchell,

1018 Market Street, .Pblladelphla. Pa. Trial hags of 150

lbs., ta.50 ; per ton, f25 uu. ^4 ton at ton rate.

Cash With Obdbb.

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

1012 Ontario St , PHILA., PA.

Mention the FloriBta' Exchange when writing.

pOMBINING th«
^ qualities of an
absolute insect exter-
minator with those of
a vif?orou8 fertilizer.
Recommended and tn
use by tbe foremost
florists and norserymen
la tbe land. For Sale at
the Seed Stores.

ROSE MF6. CO.,

Niagara Falls, New York

Mention the F*lorlet8' Exchange when wrttlpg.

CDT FLOWEB BOIES

Three awards for su
Send for illustrated list.

EDWiDSiDOBKEBiSiK-

Mention the Florlatj' Exchange when writlnir.

Florists' Boxes

AND

flailing Packages

The Dayton Paper Novelty Co.,

DAYTON, OHIO.

Mention the Plorietj' Exchange when writing.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

Largest Stock in the Country.

All groodsup-to-dateanrl of superiorquality.
Write us for prices and olh^r infornntion.
Our new Catalogue sent on applicati m to
Ihd trade only.

NEW CAPE FLOWERS !

Price on Application.

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.,

50, 62 64, 66 N. Four'.h St.. PHILADELPHIA. PA

Mention the Florists' Exchnnt?e whpn writing.

The Florists'
Hail Association

Insures l',5W.(ifl0 srjnare feet of glass
and has «G,800.00 Reserve Fund.

For Particulars Address

JONNG.ESLER.SeG'y, Saddle River, N.J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

J4QO0

A Prominent Qrowc.

^^19

"We used JADOO FIBRE
in the compost for part of
the young Primroses; about
one-fifth JADOO FIBRE
to four-fifths soil. 1 he re-
sult was

Very Satisfactory.

"We used about one-third
JADOO FIBRE in compost
used in seed boxes for
Primroses. The seed came
up much better and stronger
than has been our experi-
ence in the twenty years
we have been growing
Primroses."

Send for our New Price Lists.

ins American Jadoo Co.

811 FAIRMOUNT AVE.,

PHILADEI^PHIA, . PA.

PLANT alt your EASTER BULBS in
half JADOO FIBRE and half Soil.

Mention the Florlsu' Exchange when writing.

Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating

Horticultural Architecture and Building.

HITCHINGS&CO.

ESTABLISHED I844.

233 Mercer Street, New York.
FiYE PATTERNS OF BOILERS,

Nineteen Sizes.

Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus.

Rosehouses, Greenhouses, Etc., of Iron

Frame Construction erected complete

or the Structural Iron Work shipped

ready for Erection.

Iron Frame Benches with the

"Perfect Drainage Bench Tile"

for Slaie Tops.

S:nd 4c- Postage lor Illustrated Catalogue

M'^ntlon th^ Flnrlwtw' Exchange when writing. .

SIGMUND GELLER

508-510 BROOME ST., NEW YORK.

Immortelles --Wheat

of the new crop
are now in. . , .

LARGEST LINE OF

Cycas Leaves

FANCY BASKETS and all FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. ^';»',«'"«

Mention the Florists' Ex change when writing.

ESTABUSHED
1866

EMIL^STEFFEItS>

5UCC.TO N.STEFFENS.
"■PSTEFFEIlSBROit

SPRUCE UP!

Tell your customers something NOW. about yourself and your
business. Such is timely in these improving times, at this
time of year, it can be done nicely at light cost by a Circular
Announcement, such as I will be pleased to show you styles
of, free on application.

DAN'L B. LONG, publisher, BUFFALO, N. Y.

M»nt1on th» Tlonjip- B:xrh«n»» wh>n writing

CYCArPALiniAVK

Best and cheapest in the market. PREPARED IN AINIERICA.

FLORAL METAL DESIGNS

Such that sell,

Made in America

And all Florists' Supplies cTt'Il^oo^e'.

A . H E R R IWI A lU lU l^lannl'.iclurer of Metnl t loinl Designs

*^" ■ ■ ^ 1^ r% •»■** i^ l«, Importer and Dealer in Fioristti' iSnpplies.
404, 406, 408, 4 I o, 4 I 2 East 34th St., NEW YORK CITY.

_ Mention the Fiorlsta' Exchange when writing.

(Patented).

Telephone North 933

■' '"■ 21 In. IS In, 15 In.

^J>^~v^^^X.ID -A.r^IjI.A.3>TaE CO.,

"-"""—' COLUMBIA PLANT TUBS neJr'rpa"""

If your BeedBinan doea'Dt handle _

tuem order of U8 direct. Faclory & Office, 339 &, 341 Clybourn Ave., Chicago.

We are a straight shoot and aim to grow into a vigorous plant.

A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS. NURSERYMEN. SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAU

VOL. XI. NO. 39

NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 30, 1899.

One Dollar Per Tear

LARGE ....
FLOWERED

LILIUM LOHGIFLORUM

( Japan-Gro-wn. i

rrO^yy READY T

We have received our first importations of tiiese bulbs, and liave delivered all

early orders, and have a surplus which we offer tor Immediate delivery. We are

glad to state that the bulbs reach us in exceptionally fine order — hard, firm, and well

up to size. Stock is very carefully selected — the very finest Japanese stock obtainable.

7 to 9 iuch bulbs in case lots, 300 biilbs, at $18 per case.

lu less quantities, 187.00 per 100.

O to lO in. bulbs in case lots, 200 bulbs, at $22 per case.

In less .luautitles, $12.00 per 100.

PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS

PAPER WHITE GRANDIFLORA.

We offer a very fine quality of these bulbs, running about 1100 to 1200 to the
case, which is an indication of the size and good quality of the bulbs.
Price is lower than usual.
$1.00 per lOO ; $8.50 per 1000 ; 5000 lots, $8.00 per 1000.

For larger quantities, write ns for special quotations.

LILIUM HARRISII.

We have a slight surplus of 5 to 7 inch bulbs. Stock is in fine condition, care-
fully selected, and A No. 1 in every respect. In order to close out stock remain-
ing unsold we make the following offer for cash as long as unsold.

In case lots, 400 bulbs to the case, $1G per case Net Cash.

In less qa«ntities, IglS.OO par 100.

For full list of other Seasonable Stock, see our Wholesale Price List,
which win be sent free on application.

F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytowfl=on=Budson, N. Y.

Itf^ntlAfi th* ^(>T4fl»a* V!v«>hanv* ^rh*«* ^r^tlnv

WM. ELLIOTT & SONS

-";77"ilIj sexjXj .^1'

AUCTION ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3,

The Entire Collection of Plants belonging to the late
WM. HAXTUN, of Port Wadsworth, S. I.

This collection embraces some rare and beautiful specimens of plant life.
Among the list are some fine specimens of

nPHiPiDiynis, umim m PfUPiiflBiyMs

Also PALMS, CROTONS, HIBISCITS and other Orna-
menfal Foliage Plants too numerous to mention.

THE SAME DAY

We will offer a fine assortment of Commercial PALMS, FERNS, RUBBERS,

VIOLETS, CARNATIONS, etc.; also a few large KENTIA

Specimens ; also a large consignment of BULBS,

At th^oid Stand 54 and 56 Dey St., New York.

WM. J. ELLIOTT, Auctioneer.
Telephone 3427 Cortlahdt. ^ Catalogues on Application.

Mention the Fl'irlsts' Exchange when writing.

NEW
BRANCHING

EASTER LILY

(L. Longiflorum
Giganteum
Multiflorum.)

Although new to thi< country this grand variety has been well tested in England for
several years and is said to force equal to Harrisii. Our grower gives us the following
description of stock grown in Bermuda :

Pure white trumpet-shaped flowers, much larger and in greater profusion than
the ordinary L. Longiflorjin or Harrisii, and are borne on strong, robust stems
with numerous long pointed, bright green leaves. It has the branching habit of
the Speciosum type, the flowers being nroduced in umbels, a 5 to 7-inch bulb show-
ing as maiiy as 10 to 12 Howers, making it particularly useful as a pot plant, and is
free from disease.

All procurable stock of this grand, new and distinct Easter Lily has been placed in
our hands for sale, and offer them as follows: (Bermuda-grown stock all sold.)

« « «m . ...r w.w*w ««f-. ^ « f Per 100 Per 1000

JAPAN BULBS of above \ s to 7 inch bulbs $5.00 $45.00

J 1 O to 8 • 7.50 65.00

now ready. { 7 to o " 10.00 90.00

ORDINARY JAPAN

L. Longiflorum.

(NOW READY FOR DELIVERY.)

Per ino Per 1000

a to 7 inch hulbs $3.00 $25.00

O to 8 •• 4.50 40.00

7 too " 7.00 60.00

OtolO ' 12.0O 110.00

GliDese MU Narcissus, i "

(NOW READY FOR DELIVERY.)

<^irst size, large bulbs,

per 100, $5.00; per 1000, $42.50-
Or mat of 120 bulbs, for $5.50

I ifii nC 4(.M irnffnii ilinn ( (FROM COLD STORAGE.) Order now
Lily 01 IDB l3ll6y I IDS. ' 'or future or present delivery. $12.50

}

per 1000, or box of 2500 for $30.

New Crop SMILAX SEED

JIpw Ready. Per oz., 25c.; K "'., 75c.; lb., $2.50.

CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO.

342 WEST 14th STREET, Y^fi^li? N. Y. CITY.

Importert, Exporters and Growers' Agents ot SEEDS, BULBS and PLANTS.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

LAST CALL FOR

FielD-lliowD CainallOD Plaals

NEW YORK, Extra Strong, at $6.00 per 100.

Same shade of pink as the famous Mrs. Lawson and was fretiuently substituted for
that variety the past winter. The most prolific blooming pink Carnation extant. Our
plants show from 1.5 to 25 shoots and are the strongest we ever had.

Per 100

Per 100
GEN'Li GOMEZ, a grand maroon,

medium plants only $10 00

JOHN YOUNG, the favorite white

west 5 00

G. H. CRANE, the finest scarlet,

only 203 left, medium size 12 00

BON TON, a fine fcarlet, only 200

left, extra strong $8 00

VICTO R, dark pink, strong 6 00

WHITE CLiOUD. only 500 3d size.. 6 00

SCOTT, only 500 left, strong 6 00

D.\YBREAK, only 200, strong 7 00

A FINE LOT OF^

NEW AND STANDARD GERANIUMS

Now ready in 3Vi and 3-inch pots, at W.OO to tlO.OO per 100.

Browallia Gigantea, 2-inch, $4.00 per 100.
Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, f^'J^^rSib^'"*"' """'''•

RUSSELIA ELECANTISSIMA ),lrd"o^^.?to'oo^perN*oo.°*'
RUSSELIA MULTIFLORA ffi^.sopeV^Sor'"^'' ''"'"''

QUEENS,
NEW YORK.

THE COTTAGE GARDENS,

C. "W. WARD, IWanagrer.

LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE, 91-B, QUEENS.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlnE.

962

Thb F=i-orists' Exchange.

W

UUUUUlli^

HY

are you not taking more advantage «i our liberal
offers? The problom of evpry mau in business is in
mako a pleasant and lasting impression on liis trade.

We are morally certain you are negleeling o]iiiortunities wliieh

will not offer themselves again.

\ CHINESE LILIES^" ^""'^' "''^<''y '«s'«te(i, for $i.r.n.
LILIUM LONGIFLORUM^l^^PiZIM'
LILY OF THE VALLEY res:25o^"s"v.oo.'''''"'
ROMAN HYACINTHS ^^H^y^liZ^^r '"'•

TER-iTIS:— Five per cent. dlBcoiint allowed on all orderBaccompanleil E

with cash. New York City references required otberwlsu. E

I WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, 54 & 56 Dey St., N. Y. |

TELEPHONE, 34Ur CORTLANDT. 1

a iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!iiiiiiii)iiii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiniiiiniiiiiiiMiiiiiiniiiniiiiiiiiniimir

Mention th« P^orUt*' ITxohanKe wham wnunw

"THE FIRST PROFIT IS MADE BY BUYING RIGHT."

Horticultural Cash Bargains

OFFERED TO THE TRADE ONLY.

"All previous quotations in Florists' Exchange are hereby cancelled."

From late oonsiguments but limited quantities of the following remain unsold :

FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA— wo lOon

Monster 1)1)11)8 $0 9f) $7 .50

Select l)iill)8 80 6 50

LILIUM HARRISII-

s to7. per case, 400, $15.60; 4 60

7 toil Ill 00

» to II. Monster bnlhs 31) UO

LILIUM LONGIFLORUM—

Direct Bhjnraent trora Japan, just arrived;
bulhscYtrutliie, every casecaretully inspected.

HID locn

5to7 $3 76 $25 01

8 to« ■. 4 60 40 (III

1to9 7 00 60 UO

9 to a, Exh'bltlon bnlhs,

doz.,$2.00. . 13 00 no 00

KENIU BELfflORElNI SEEDS SSSSai

CHINRHF. I><%WCI8SIIS, per hnskct,3'J bulbs, $150; 4 baskets, $) Oil; per lOro bulbs, $40.10
PAPER WHITE P4JVKCISSVS GR.AI<CDIPI,OR A. ...per 100, $1.00; per 1000, $7.60

f the first shiptivent, Thave
1 per eteamer St. Paul, in
ansportrttion from Australia :
rer 100, (15 cents: per 1000, *-4.00.
SPECIAL PRICES IN LOTS OF 10,000 TO 50,000.

For Milde-w on Roses and C/^ CT I T C7 P"" ^5 lbs..
Carnation Rust, always use PW^ 111 C, $2.oo. .

JOOSTKN'S MAGAZINE BELLOWS,

The best for applying plant powders, $3,50.

c. H. joosTEN, o .JoT/hI^^ao^eT.. 85 Dey St., New York.

. Mention the FlorlBU' Exchange when writing.

'yyyvwwywyvwwyvwwyyywwywyyvwwv^

Just Arrived

Fresh English Milltrack

Mushroom Spawn

$7.00 per 100 lbs. $6.50 per 100 in 500 lb. Lots.

We h.Tve a New

BUDDING KNIFE

Made to our own order. Blade Stiff (does not shut),
finest steel. Send for Sample.

Price each, 20 cts. Per dozen, $1.75.

JOHNSON & STOKES, ''^ri^V^^^^^^tl''' %

\mmmmmmmmmmmmfmfm

Mention th* FtArlPti" ExrhRng** wh«>n writing.

...NOW READY...

0 I II II IM I OMniPI OPITM 5-7, $.3.00 per 100; G-8, S4 00 per 100 ;
{{ LiLlUiVl LUlMJirLUKUiYl y.^^cooperlOO; 8-IO, SlS.OOporlOO.

M r" H I VT C C C CAr'DCr* I II ICC P'li'kfd 30 to basket, $1.40 per

<{ ^nil>lt:,Z>t; Si\^t<.C.U UlUinj basljet; bundle 120 bulbs, $5.00.

y Till IP^ Single or Double, all colors mixed, per 100, 6.5 cts. ; in separate

p ' IJL.Ir.S colors, white, yellow, pink, purple, or striped, 80 cts. per 100.

1 NARCISSUS—

Q Paper White, largo nowering, $1.00 per 100; §8.00 per 1000.

t) Von Sion, extra size, $1.75 per 100.

}J Trumpet Major, very largo bulbs, $1.!50 per 100 ; $12.00 per 1000.

{{ Incomparable, very large bulbs, $1.00 per 100; ^7.50 per 1000.

8 CROCUS lu 1 colors, per 100, 30 cts.; per 1000, $2.50.

«| CALL A LILIES Ist size, $C.00 per 100.

U !5?~ SEND FOR WHOLESALE FALL LIST NOW READY, m

p STUMPP & WALTER CO.. 50 Barclay St., N. Y. ^^

osssososssss&sssssessssssessssssoeesssseeeoeeeeseseoeo

CAIII.IFliOWER, I>nnii>h, for forclDK, trade
pkt 20CIB.; oz., *a.50. ForcluB radieli, white tipped,
Bcarler, globe, deep Bcarlet.oz. ID cts; lb.. 50ctB. PnnNy
Trltnardeau, oz. f 1 75; lb. $15 lU CasBlcr. Bugnot. Mine.
Perret. C..clle Davy, etc.. trade pkt. 'i5 cts. Cnlifov-
nin Privet, routed cuttings, ptr 1000, |5.t«).
BEAULIEU, Walker Avenue, Woodhavcn, New York.
Mention the Florists* Exchange when writlnic.

TEITUIFOLIUM

I.ILT BULB3 FOB SALE. Write for prices.

F. H. BURDETT, - Clifton, N. Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

I CINERARIA I CYCLAiUENll PRIMULA || PANSY

Largellowered English; Large tl. Splendens. Kolker'8 Best, Uolker's Giant.

i, oz., $3.6". Pure white, 100 8., 7,6c. Moz.,$3.61; ^oz. $1.25; $5.00 oz.; % oz., 90 cts.

Trade pkt., Bile. Rose, Red. etc., 100s. 6.'ic. Trade Pkt., £5c. Trade Pkt., 2.5c.

AUGUST RULKER & SONS, 5« Oey St., New York.

M«-nf ton fh» F*lriT^a*«* TTvrhnnpf ™r»ion TPT-ittne

"HOWTO GROW MUSHROOMS"

The m'ost' practical treatise on this interesting subject ever written.
ONLY 10 CENTS. Published by

AMERICAN GARDENING, 136 Liberty St., NEW YORK, ^N. Y.

Mpniton thp FlnHpt''' Fxrhanirf wh^n wr'*if«

DUTCH BULBS A^'2

Lily of the Valley Pips.

FOR FORCING AND OUTDOOR PLANTING

Florists and Dealers are invited to i \[ THADDITDM C. Ct\ ^^ Cortlandt St.,
send for Trade List now ready. «!• I'l. lilUKOliKl^l tt \M., NEW YORK.

VwTttlni' - .r^fXmtt' Kxrhanr* when wt-itlr*

LILIUM HARRISI I

5-7 inch, $40.00 per 1000; $4.50 per 100.

BERMUDA-GROWN LONGIFLORUM

Guarantee lI 90 per cent, free from disease. Prices on above and all other bulbs and plants cheerfully given.

r'.AT^T. O- SOHMITIZ, Jersey City, ONT. J

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

i CALLAS

Through our Exchange Sales with best PacIBc Const
growers of tliCMe roota we are ahle to deliver choice,
carefully cured and evenly graded roots at cloeeat
growing prices. Uoz. 11.1O

3 FALL
TRADE
LIST
READY.

1!.( to m Incli.
\H to 1? ■

First Size.

Select " 1!a! to \H

Extra Select, nboiit 'i to ^i\i

illnnieter

1 •j.'s r 00

1 .30 9 OU

FREESIAS

VaUGHftN'S"'^'^^

^— True AVIiile. Very choice well cured
bulbs of FltEESlA True Itefrncm

Albn, from our own grower. Yellow
flowers have been carefully rogued out of the stock.

First Quality, per 1000, S6..'S0. Choice Size, S7.30.

NEW CYCLAMEN SEED/p'"'J^<^°,'°™$I.25

^ CHICAGO. 84-86 Randolph St
STORE f NEW YORK, 14 Barclay Street

:^i'fWi^fifr'vi^v^Pfifrvwwnf^

lC«irtlon tb» Floristfl' E:xch&nff« when writing.

SeiPlemtief'SO, IStfS;

XMe JF-L-OKiSTS' Exc^^pt^4Ge.

963

=!K f^

ASTER

Wj-^-^-jjJ»-wwwwfr>«yT!r^T'"

PANSY I SALVIA I ZINNIA

)EedIrade Report

Points and information from -leedBmen, and
all interested in thia culumn, b'.licited. Ad-
dress EniTOn SEED i'KADR.Careo'FLORieTS'

ExcHAXGE, p. O Box 1607. New York.

AMERICAN StEU TRADE ASSOCIATION

Alkxandeh Koi;f;Ei£H, Chicago, 111., Fre^i-
dent; Aluij:ht McCi'LLuuGH.Ciut-innati. Fir«t
Vlce-^reeideui.: P. W. Boloianu, W'a^^hiu^-
tuu, Second Vice I'reeiident . S. F Willakd,
WetlierstielU.Couu,, Secretary and Treasurer.

Sturgeon Bay, AVis. — P. H. Hopkins,
represeutiug the John H. Allan Seed Co.,
was in this city recently looking after the
houBing of ."■>0,0(iO bushels of seed peas
grown by the firm in Door County this
year. This company has leased for a
term of fivej'ears a big warehouse here.

New York. — While the Dewey celebra-
tion has benefited some lines of business,
its effect on the seed trade has Ijeen
rather detrimental than otherwise. The
visitors to the city arenot si)ending their
money on bulbs and seeds. The inter-
ruption of the mails and general inlerfer-
^nce with shipping will make it impossi-
ble to do any business on Krida^- or Sat-
Orday, ^nd the stores will be closed for
these days.

European Notes.

It IS a jdeasure to rei)f)rt that condi-
tions, on the whole, continue as favora-
ble as last noted, with regard to our
plants for lOoO crops. Justnow thegreat
shrinkage in current season's crops is
painfully brought home to us every day.
The work of cleaning up shows us that
we are all considerably over sold, and
that your market is not flkely to be
glutted with I^uropean produce during
the coming seasou.

EUHOPEA.»a SEED.S.

Import and Export Statistics.

Report for Month of July.

The following exports aud imports of
shrubs, plants and seeds are for mouth
of July, the latest period for which the
ofHcial figures have been compiled by tlie
Treasury Department:

IMPORTS.

The dutiable imports of plants, shrubs
and vines amounted to $.38,075 in July,
ISltO, against $2-t,S.'!.5 worth in July,
1898, The total imports for the seven
months ending July y 1, 1899, amounted
to $236,392, as compared with $24,835
worth imported during the first seven
months of 1898.

The free imports of seeds amounted in
July, 1899, to $27,719, against $37,992
worth imported in July. 1898. The
total imports of seeds (free) for the first
seven months of 1899, amounted to
$.502,207, as compared with $41,5, -198
worth imported during the first seven
months of 1898.

The dutiable import 8 of seeds amounted
in J uly. 1899, to .17, 127, against tl 7. 530
worth in July. 1898. The total imports
amounted to $221,340for the first seven
months of 1899, as compared with
$19(j,8<)7 worth for the first seven
months of 1898.

EXPOUTS.

The exports of seeds amounted to
$128,454in July, 1899, against $41,100
in July, 1898.

The total exportsfor the seven months
ending July 31, 1899. amounted to
$1,410,414. against $1,518,137 for the
corresponding period of 1898.

CATALOGUES RECEIVED.

PiNKHDRST Nurseries, Pinehurat. N. C—
Wholesale Price List of North Carolina Woody
and Herbaceous Plants, Evergreens, ConiferB,
etc.

SiMON-Loois FnKREa, Plantieres les Metz
Lorraine, France.— Catalogue of Fruit and
Ornamental Trees, Small Fruits, Conifers,
Koees, etc., with a full list of novelties.

Victor Dktriche, Angers, France.— Price
List of Fruit and OrnameDtal Trees, Shrubs,
Plants, etc.
GErnst Riemschneider, Altona, Hamburg,

ermany. Price List of Lily of the Valley,
Bulbs and Florists* Flower Seeds.

CALIFORNIA^ SEED HOUSE

—

SPECIALTIES -

Onion Seed

Sweet Peas

Lima Beans

Lettuce.

Cosmos

Salt Bush

Celery

Carrot

Hollyhock

Bromus Grass

Salsify

Asters

Bermuda '*

Parsnip

Mignonette

Johnson

etc.

etc.

etc.

ALL CALIFORNIA GROWN. WHOLESALE ONLY.

SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

i MICHEL PLANT

[ -*.^^BULB CO. i

■ ST. LOUIS, MO.

■

AND ■

Mention the Ploristji' Exchani^e when wrttlnc.

COXSEEDCO.

Wholesale Seedsmen

34 Gansevoorl St., 411, 413, 415, Sansome St.,

NEW YORK.

m FRANCISCO.

Mention the Florlsta' Bxchansre when writlnr.

Mention th^ FlorlsLn' Kiohange wben writing.

RARE COLLECTED SEEDS

OF AMERICAN

Woody and Herbaceous Plants.

Ask for List and Discounts.
PINEHUitST NURSERIES,

OTTj KATZENSTEIN. Mgr. PINEHURST, N. C.

Mention the Florlate' Gxcbange when wrlUnc.

I ....Bulbs, Plants

I OF ALL KINDS.

I HULSEBOSCH BROS.,

I ENGLEWOOD, N. J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

JAPAN LONGIFLORUM.oro"^.rrt!

The bulV)8 ure unusually line and we are
otferiajf ttiem at tue fcllitwinif priees.

6 to S In., S4.5U per 100 ; lS40.un per 1000.

7 to 9 " 6.50 " 60.00

Also Large .Stnck nf HULLAPiD and
KREPJCH BVI^BS, wlilch we will iiuote
on uppJicatioD.

W. W. RAWSON & CO., Boston, Mass.

12 ana 13 r. H. Sfi.
Mention the Florist.' Exchange when writing.

PLANT SEED CO.

Wholesale Merchants.

*%

jitjt^^ sx. i^ons. ^^jtjt

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

men's Defiance Mignonette!

'iOOO .SEEI>S. **

'iOOO .SEEI>S. ^

under glaBB, from epeclal selected spikes, for
use. Non« genuine unless my signature la
e face of each packet.

Grown Uuu
fiorlstB' use. Non« genuine u
H<jro8B the face of eacii packet.

$1.00 PER PACKET.

No 8f*e<lMniaii liit h any ofiny Iniloor srown
Heed, except in Healed packets wiili luy Hiu-
natiire acrosH face of eacfa.-C II. AliLEN.

CHAS. H. ALLEN, Floral Park, N.Y.

Mention the Florists" Exchange when writing.

LOW PRicEsi

POTTED STRAWBERRy PLtHTS IN QUlNTITr. Prices on Application.

Ppr ilinn

California Privet, 2 to .3 ft. . . . S30 00

Box, Dwarf $25.00 to 30 00

Hybrid Perpetual Roses 60 00

Hybrid Tea Roses, lield-grown . . 70 00
Yellow, White, and Pink Ramb-
lers SG.UO per 100.

Clematis Paniculata, field-grown,

SW.OO to 70 00

Per 1000
Ampelopsis Veitchii, fleld-grown,

lioavy S50 00

Ornamental Grasses . . S20.C0 to 40 00
Shrubs, :i general assort-
ment Sr.OO t<i .50 00

200 Ardisia Japoniea, 3 in. pots ) how much
300 " Crispa, 3iu. potsi THE lot?
Silver Maples, lO to 12 ft., per lOOO, SIOO.OO

i^-SEND FOR WHOLESALE PRICE LIST.-f.-l

THE ELIZiBETH NURSERY CO.,

, N. J.

M^ntlnp the Florlsf ' TCxehange when wriuna

ALM

<3^e^^ "©"hand

100 lOOO 30t.O

I'hopuix Ti-uuis »0.75»5.«ltl3.5(J

I'uniila l.OO 800 22.50

Krclinatn Ts 5.110 13.50

Corypha AuxMnliii 75 500 l.'i.50

CniKliinUN i:iilis 125 1(1.110 27.50

J. L SCHILLER, 404 E. 34th Street, New York.

M.>ntlnn thp FlnrlBfo" KTfhnnee wh^n w.— Iri"-

CALIFORNIA BULBS!

GrowD at our owa farms, now at hand,
ready forehipment, lu prime coudition.

FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA.

(True Wlilte, froiu Bermuda Seed.)
Mammoth [lulbs, H to J^in. diam., $7 per 1000
Extra Selected. % to H in. diam,. all sold.
First Class, i^ tu % in. diam., $3.00 per ItOO.

CALLA ETHIOPICA.

PeriOO
Mammoth Butbe,6 in. and up circum., $9.Uli

Extra Selected, 5 to 6 in. circum 7 CO

Fiist Class, 3 to 4 in. circum 5.00

Second Size, 3 to 4 in. circum 3 00

J:CKS0]| & PERKINS C9.,N!^^^?r^:

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InilTI^U DIIIDQ:

♦ Hyacinths, Tulips . . J

♦ Narcissus, Crocus, etc. J

♦ NOW ON HAND. J

^ Send your list of wants for quotallons. ♦

^ :

; BOBBINK & ATKINS, ♦

5 Rutherford, N. J. i

»♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦I

Mention the FlortetB' Exchange when writing.

> SUDE CROP MUSHROOM SPAWN ■

■ fS.OO per 100 lbs. ■

■ Pamphlet How to Grow Mushrooms, 10c. J

■ LILIUM HARRIS:!. EARLY ROMtN HrtCINTHS ■

■ Special prices on application. W
2 WEEBER & DON. Seed Merchanta* Growers. JJ-

H 114 ChambcrB St., NEW YOUK. Z

CUPRESSUS SEEDS

Or CHAM^CTPARIS LAWSONIANA. true, fresh
Imported seed, per lOUO, 75 cts. ; per 10,000. f6.00.

f t-ypioineria Jnponica. like Araucaria Ex-
celsa. but ten itines cheaper, per IW, 25c,; per l(XX).*'i.0O.

!^prin(E Klowei'w. strong, stocky plants of GIAMT
PANSY, lUO klodB, Vlltnorin's and Benary'B strains.

4iinut DiiJMy. .Tevvel and Bride. Victoria Kor-
Rci-3l».'-Not, blue; >Sileue ('oiiipacta, fl pi.,
pink and scarlet, each kind, by iiuill, per lUU, 50 cts.;
by e.xiireBS. per lUOU, JS.SU.

Cash with order, pleane, or In Excliauge for
VIuLETS. CAliNATIUNS and KOsES.

SHELLROAD GREENHOUSE & SEED CO.. Grange. Md.

SEED CASE.

No. 101.

Conlaining 83 Heller Steel Seed Boxes ; will hold 20
)er cent, more seeds than any other case made of the

.amesize; is perfectly mice and insect proof; finished
omplcte with solid bronze pulls and card clips : stained
herry. oak. walnut, mahogany or varnished in natural

.jolor. Size of case. 35 in. wide. 37 in. high. 11 in. deep.

weight. 150 lbs. Price. $15 00 net. f. o. b. N. Y. City.

\Ve also make a full line of seed cabinets, fitted with our

steel seed boxes, or can supply you with seed boxes

any si/e willi or without covers. Send for catalogue.

HELLER & COnPANV. Montclair. N. J.
McnttOD the FlorlBta' Exchange when lyriuna.

LMiifiin nniim Having handled these l>ulbs for tweuty

IIUI'ILI lllilllll years, being the tlrst Arm to import them

IIMMin lllilllll largely in Uuled Stares, we kno-w what we

Ullllll LUIIUIU* say: They are profltable to grow.

Bulbs are unusally fine, plump and well PLANT SOON.

i£atured. We offer for QUICK SALES:

.r^yinoh 100, 12.50; case of 500. J11.50 I 7-9 inch 100, $6.50; case of UDO, $18 00

6-8 " •• 400; '• 450, 17.00 I a-10 " " 1150; •■ 2 «i, 22 00

Calla Ettaloptca, 3-4 inch lOO, $3.00; 1(00, $25 00 1

S-a " •• 4.00. •• 35 00 I nonco nitir^it

4-6 " " 5 50: " 50.00 I ORDER QUICK.

Spotted Calla, fltie bulbs (Bargain) ' 2 50. )

Cyclamen GlKanteum, bulbs I'/a-SMi in. across, brilliant sorts doz., $1 25; 100, $9 00

BarKain In LILIUM HARRISII. To close out we offer 5-7 inch,

per 100, $4 00, case of 401', $15.00.

Send for prices en HYACINTHS, NARCISSUS, TULIPS, AZALEAS, ETC.

Hii nrnAPn a aa established ists.

. Hi dERGcR & bUiy 47 BARCLAY ST., NEW YORK

ICenUon tlw FlortoU' Szcttans* wbaa WTlUac.

964

The Pi-orists' Exchange.

Qrape Vines

Descriptive and Price List free.
Currants, Gooseberries and Other Small
Fruit Plants. Extraquality. Warranted true.
T. S. HUBBARU CO., FR£DONlA, N. Y.

ileptlon tbg FlorlBf ' Exchange when writinit.

CAPE JESSAMINES

(Gardenia Klorlda.)

Stronp and stocky, from 3 inch pots, 8 to 10
inches, 75 cts. per dozen ; $n.CO per 10(i ; $40.00
per 1000. From flats, « to 8 inches, $3.(0 per
100 ; $25.00 per 1000 ; 4 to 6 inches, $2.00 per lOO ;
$16.00 per 10(0.

JOHNMONKHOUSE.CcddoNurs rles,Shreveport,La.

Mention the FInrlsts' Exchange when writing.

P. OUWERKERK

1123 Summit Ave., Jersey City, N. J.

JuBt received from our Holland Nurseries

RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS,

SPIR« JAPONICA, LILIUm SPECIOSUM

P/EONIES, BLEEDING HEART

POT GROWN LILACS, HYDRANGEA IN SORTS.

CLEMATIS and H. p. ROSES, m the best sorts.
PRICES MODERATE.

NATURALTENNESSEE

Peach Seed, for Nurserymen.

I have procared a limited 6upply of Genuine Natural
Tennesaee Peach Seed, crop of '9S.

As there la poaltlvely no crop this seaBon, thle seed Is
as good asnew §eed and can be depended on.

Ueware of so-called " aatural seed, growth of "99."

Send for Prices akd Sample.

CHAS. BL,ACK, HlKbtStOwn, N. J.

Mfntlnn the Florists' Exchange when writing

250,000 Miller Red Raspberry Plants

300,0U0 Early Hnrvest Blackberry Plants
130,U00 Liucretia Dewberry Plants.

All of the above at f.i.OO per 1000.
I'JS.OOO Strawberry Plants, four best leading

sorts, at $i!.tJU per hJUO.
1*25*000 I'eneh. one year from the bud, and June

budded, 1q surplus.
'.20.000 Japan Plums, one year from Dnd, also

Id surplu".

MILFORD NURSERIES, Mllford, Delaware

ALEX. PlIMiEN, Proprietor.

Mention the Florlstj' Exchange wtien writing.

CABBAGE PLANTS

Field-Krown, 15 cts. per 100: fl.OO per
1000 ; ir by mail add 10 cts. per 100. Write
for prices on lar|;e lots for fall planting.

Boston Market, Tennis
Ball, Curled Simpson
and other varieties, field-grown, 15c. a !()(►,
$1 per lOOii; If by mall add 10c. per 10(7.

P A D e I e V Strong plants,' 85 cts.
■^#*rtOfcK I perl00;»2.50al000;

It by mall add 20 cts. per 100.
Other Vegetable Plants In Season. Cash with order.

R. VINCENT, JR.S SON, Whits Marsh, Md.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

LETTUCE

F. & F. NURSERIES

Wholesale
Growers.

TREES AND PLANTS in tull assortment.

Mention the Florlats' Exchange wh-n wr-tl-ig.

SPRINGFIELB,
NEW JERSEY.

Trade Catalogue
Free.

AGALYPHA SANDER!. ^^ '^'^'^'^' *12.50 per lOO. 3 inch, flS.OO per 100.
LOGAN BERRY TIPS. ^'^■^^ P^'^ lO"; S25.00 per 1000.

RAMBLER ROSES, strong 2 year plants, yellow, white and pink, flO.OO per 100.
XUH CONARD & JONES COMPANV, 'West Grove, Pa.

Mpntlon the Florlstp' Ex.-^l-.ang<^ when writing

P

FRUIT AHn nnilAIIFIITAI Small Fruits, Grapes, Shruhs, Climbing Plants, S

rnUII MnU UnnHmcniHL Roses, Evergreens, Hardy Plants, Pafonies. J

Largest and choicest collections in America. 0

BEST NOVELTIES 9

Descriptive Illuatrateil Catalogue free. i

ELLWANCER & BARRY, S

MOUNT HOPE NURSERIES. Rochester, n' Y. ^

FOR ORCHARD AND GARDEN Filtv-ninih Year. W

TREES

U<»ntlnn »h* Flwirt*' fC«^h»ng«i ■

The October Purple Plum.

Luther Burbank's latest and best production. We are
the introducers and can furnish first-class stock at lowest
prices. We have 500 acres in nursery stock — shade trees,
fruit trees, ornamental trees, shrubs and smal! fruit plants, in
fact anything you can ask for. Catalogue, with colored plate
picture of October Purple Plum, free. Write to-day.
STEPHEN HOYT'S SONS CO., Box 40New Canaan. Conn.

Mentiuu tnc Floriata' Exchange wnen writing.

THE STORRS & DARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio,

Desire to call the attention of Florists and Nurserymen to their 40 acres of

HAIIDYR08E8, their complete aeaortment of HIUJIXBndORPJAMENXAI.

TREES and SHRUBS, and their 44 Greenhouses of ROSES,

I»AI,M8, KICVS, FERPiS, ETC.

Correapodence and personal inspection solicited. Trade List and Catalogues free.

/I rZ /t I pT Zl C^ FOR IMMEDIATE
/\i(L/l LL/lO SHIPMENT.

We take pleasure in offering for immediate delivery, f. o. b. New York City,
Indian Azaleas, leading market kinds, shapely plants, well headed, at the prices
quoted below. They are shapely specimens and will make splendid plants for
winter and spring decoration. These plants will be carefully packed and can be
safely sent by freight to any part of the country. per am. Per irn

10 to 12 inch heads $4 50 $35 00

12 to 14 " " C 00 45 00

U to IG " " 7 00 55 00

IG to 18 " ■• 15 00

18 to 20 " " 25 00

20 to '24 " " .30 00

PETER HENDERSON I CO.. 35 & 37 Gortlandt St., NEW VORK.

Mention th* Blorlst*' Bxeb&nre wh«n wrltUiff.

10,000 COPIES NEXT ISSUE !

Send your Advt. by return mail.

jioiwaiiaQdlliigaiiapliis

A beautiful lot of straight, smooth trees,
9 to 10 and 10 to 13 ft. We offer these low for
ca6h. Write ue,

W. P. BRINTON, Christiana, Pa.

Mention tlie Florist.' Eichanee — Kai, wrttlna-

6,000 Berberis Vulgaris

4,000 Berberis Vulgaris Purpurea

10,000 Berberis Thunbergii

Prices and sizes on application.

T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass.

Mention th» Florlpta' Bxehajge when writing.

F. JAMES, NURSERYMAN,
USST (Calvados), FRANCE,

A88^o7tmen"?? Fruit Tree Stocks, Forest Tree
Seedlings, Coniferse, Ornamental Shrubs,

etc., good sizes, prices low; paclilDg extra.

Wholesale Price List tree on demand.

Send your list of wants before gluing your orders,

you will receive quotations by return of mail and

save dollars.

Mention th» FlorlBtw' Exchange when writing.

VICTOR DETRICHf,

ANGERS, FRANCE, Offers:

YOUNG TREES I'i^Lr^^h'^:^''^:

Quince, Pear, Apple, Prunue, etc.
Rose Trees and Conifers, etc., etc.
PRICES ON APPLICATION.
Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

CALIFORNIA PRIVET ^'S^^d .Ya'its'"^

2 to2V. ft , iffa.OO perlOO; $20.00 per $10oo.
IV2 to 2 feet, *2.00 perlOO; .'?15.iio per loOO.
Light, 2 year, good plants, 15 to 2i inches,
.fl. 50 per 100; $16.00 per 1000.

A large stock of Afeecti's Quince,
4 to 5 feet, $5.00 per 100; 3 to 4 feet. $3.00
per 100. A few Oraiisre and Rea*s
Bfammotti Quinces, at same prices.
Tliis stock will please.
CHAS. BLACK, Hightstown, N. J.

Mention the FlorlBta' ExcbanKe when writing.

FROIT IND FLOWEB PLtTES

Seed Packets and Supplies of all kinds for
NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS andSEEDSMEN

eS3iTD FOI2. MSICE XjIST,
Stock Cats, 10c. per square Inch. Engraving by all
procesaes. Printing and Lithographing. ^

Illuetrated Calaloeues a Specialty.

VREDENBURG & CO., • Rochester, N.Y.

Mention the Plorist*' Exchange when wrltlnK.

AZALEA AMENA

One of the best dwarf, hardy,
early flowering shrubs. Excellent
forcing plant. Well rooted plants,
from 3'; Inctapots, SlZ.OOper 100.

SAMUEL G. MOON, Morrlsville, "oot' Pa.

Mention the FlorlstB' Exchange when writing.

HYDRANGEA

(Paniculata Grandiflora.)

10 to 12 Inches »4 50 per 100: J40.00 per 1000

18 to 24 •■ 6.0O " 50.00 "

2)«toSfeet . 8.00 " 75.00

NEW SNOWBALL

(Viburnum Plicntum.)

S-lnchpot plants $6.00 per 100; |55.00 per 1000

2 to 3 feet 12 00 " 100.00 "

4 to 5 feet 25.00 " 200.00 "

This la Al stock, stocky and well branched.

We have 20 acres of Habdt Shrubs, Vinkb,
Pkrknnials, Small Fruttb. Cannas, Carnations
VrOLETa. Etc. AMPELOPSIS VKITCHII a specialty!
Over l,0U0,au ROSES In Btock. embracing more than a
thousand varieties. Prices the lowest.

Wrlieusfor anything you may be In need of. We
can save you money.

Tlie Dingee S Gonard Co., West Grove, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

T.

Jacksonville, Fla.— The Grilling Bro-
thers ro. have removed tlieir head-
i|Uarters from Maeclenny to this city.

An Interestins Law Suit. — A law

suit f)f interest to nurt-erymen has just
been concluded in Dansvilie, X. Y., by the
defendanis settling claim and costs. The
case has been watched with close atten-
tion, as involvinfj; an imijortant i)rinciple
in connection witii sales of nursery stock.
Last Fall J. D. Murphy, of Dansvilie.
shipped to the firm of Ueorge Peters &
Co., of Troy, Ohio, nursery trees to the
value of fl.dSri, the purchase price to be
paid June 1 of this year. Mr. Murphy
carefully paclced and graded the trees
and shipped them according to agree-
ment. When the trees arrived at Troy
the purchasers assumed to regrade the
stock, writing Mr. Murphy that they
would deduct about f 1.^0 from his bill
on account of the trees falling below
grade. Mr. Murphy insisted that his
grading was correct, and, when the pur-
chase price became due, he commenced
an action through his attorney against
the Ohio firm, and procured a warrant
of attachment upon a large amount of
nursery stock which the Ohio firm owned
in the vicinity. The action has just been
settled by George Peters & Co. paying
tlie full amount of Mr. Murphy's claim,
with interest and costs. The principles
touched, upon in the case are important
as bearing upon the question whether
nurserymen may grade their own stock
under their own direction, or in the pres-
ence of some person to be selected by the
other party, or whether they will allow
purchasers at a distance in other states
to crade the trees to suit themselves. It
would seem that the jjrecedent in the
case just settled will serve to protect the
interests of all nurserymen, generally,
throughout the country.

Columbus, O.

The state Fair, held' in this city Sep-
tember 4 to 'J, was quite a success, the
tl oral and fruit hall being most attractive.

K. I.. Charles had the best and largest
displays of plants and cut flowers, and
was awarded 19 of the leading premiums.
Mr. lirahmer, of Chillicothe, O., was also
awarded several premiums. G. E.

Pittsburj:.

Trade Improves.

Trade has improved somewhat and
wedding orders are quite numerous.
The coiidition of stock is satisfactory,
excepting carnations, which are scarce
and bring a good price. Eoses are get-
ting better in quality and will be too
abundant, as chrysanthemums are com-
ing in now and will take the lead. Only
a few white ones have appeared so far,
but another week will see a greater va-
riety. Asters come in very handy: in
fact, we could not; get along without
them.

Jottings.

A girl baby arrived at the home of
.1. B. Murdoch last week. Jim should
not forget the cigars he won in Detroit's
bowling contest.

The bowlers are doing some hard work
weekly, and a few of the new members
are progressing wonderfully, particularly
F. liurki, who, for the short time he has
been at it, does remarkably well.

An invitation has reached all of our
florists to attend the congress of Ameri-
can dahlia growers this week in Phila-
delphia, but I don't think any of our
boys are interested enough to go. Writ-
ing of dahlias, I saw a remarkably good
pink, with fine long stems, on Gust. & J.
Ludwig's market stand a few days ago.
About a dozen blooms in a vase made as
much show as that many Beauty roses.
The form of the Hower was perfect and
the color fine. It may be A. D. I.ivoni.

Carnation plants that are housed are
doing very well ; the weather being cool
favoring their growth. The plants in
most cases are better than last season
and promise heavy crops.

Light frosts have appeared several
mornings, but no harm to vegetation
yet. E. C. Reineman.

L. L. May & Co., of St. Paul, desire a
flrst-clasB man to take charge of their
catalogue dept., one who has had ex-
perience in compiling seed catalogues.
Must be a man of large experience.— Arfr.

September 30, 1899.

THe Plorists' Exchhngb.

965

A FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT!

Kentia Belnioreaim aod Poi-NteriaDa, 8 In.,

and lialania llorboiiica, -1 id . ^c. each.
Chiuene I'riiiiroHp, tlneet fringed varieties, 2 in.,

$2.W, L»?« In.. 13.00 per imi; 3 In.. *4.U[) per lUW.
AHpnragus Sprengeri and PIuiuohus* 2 Id.,

$5.00 per lOJ.
C'iupraria, and Ainpelopsis Veitchil, 2 In.,

$->.W per lUO.
Cyclamen Gieranteum. 3^., $6; 4 In., f 10 per 100.
Kex Begonia, finest mixed, S In., f-tOOper lOO.
Engliirh Ivy,2ln.,$3.(j0perl00. Cash with order.
oeo. M. emillANS, Newton, M. J.
Mention the Florists' Exchang* wh»n writing

PRIMROSES iKD FERNS

VVe have a surplus of 151 Chinese Primroses,
large plants, out of 3 inch po s, from Dreer's
seed, at $».0i) per ICO, and 150 mi.xed Ferns, beat
kinds for ferneries, out of 2V4 inch pots, at
$3.10 per 100.

CASH WITd ORDER.

HI. H. & R. HOFFHR, 9It. Joy, Pa.

Mi^ntlnn the Flnrlsta' Exchange when 'writing.

MYRTLE

For Cemetery and Carpet work. I
have the largest and beat stuck In
the cunutrv. Rooted cuttings, by
iiijill. pnpald. per 100 60c.; per 1000.
$l.f,0. Large Held grown sods, per 100. f6,00. Delivered
free 1 1 any express from New York City.

HOLLVHOl'Iv SEED, hne double white or
mixed, larg« trade packet, '^ic Ilnrdy Pinks,
Hollyhock and Sweet Willinm seedling plants,
hy mall, prepaid, per 100. Wc; per 5' u, »2.UU. The seed-
lings will be mixed to suit purchaser In 500 lots. Caah
with order.

F. A. BOLLES, Lawnwood, Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mpntlon the Finrlata' Exchange when writing

CHINESE PRIMROSES

Ready for 4 inch pots, per 100, $2.00.

Obconicas per 100, $2 50

Baby Primroses " 5 00

All Fine Plants. Cash with Order.

M. & S. DYSINGER, Albion, Mich.

Mention the FlorlHta' Exchange when writing.

CINERARIAS

For CHRISTMAS FLOWERING.

We are the largest growers of this beautiful plant
In America and grow immenee quaDtliles both for
Chrlstuias and Kaster. Sales amounting to over 100,000
yearly, which In Itself speak* eloquently of our
Superior Strain. 2}-^ Inch, 1^2.W per lUU.

WHITTON & SONS,

■Wholesale Florists. City & Green Sts., UTIC ', N.Y.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

CHINESE PRIMROSES

In 2^4 Inch paper pots, $2 25 per 100;
out of 2 Inch pots, 11.50 per 100.

PANSY PLANTS

Raised from the best seed. good, healthy stock,
SO CIS. per 100; $2 50 per 1000. Cash with order.

H. STAHLHUT, Brooklyn, N. Y.

N. E. Cor. New Lots Road and Shepherd Ave.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange wh»n writing.

Gyclamens, Primulas, Cinerarias

SPECIAIi QUOTATIONS.

P.uolamon Persic uni Sp I en dens (^ignn-

uy l/iaillCli leuin. nnest strain In the world, In 4

true colors, extra well grown plants, from 3 In. pots,

assorted, $7.00 per lini; $fi5.00 per 1000. Mlxtd. our
selection, ^6X0 per 100; tSfjOO per 101*0

Chinese Primroses, S'eSrg.Vr'Ret'?""^.

Single, from flats. $1.75 per 100; from 2 In. pots. $2.C0
per 100; from 3 In potn, $5.00 per 100.

Double White and lied, from 3 In. pots, $6.00 per
100; Single Blue, 3 In. pots, $6 W per lOO.

Pinamriac llyb. lYIax. Graudiflora, from
UllltJIdlldO flats, $1.75 per lOO.

[[^"Satisfaction guaranteed.

PAUL lYIAUER, East Stroudsbiirc. Pa.

Mention the Plnrlata' Exchange when writing

PRIMULAS

From 21/2 inch pots, ready for a shift
into larger size,

SS.OO per 100. S40.00 per 1000.

We grow our own seed, keep each varieiy
separa e and guarantee an equal number cf
each color in every order sent out.

BEAR IN raiNU we will have an
exira tine lot of well fruited

OTAHEITE ORANGE TREES

Ready f.jr Christmas delivers'.

CHAS.ZELLER&SON

Flatbush, BROOKLYN, N. Y.

Cash with order from unknown parties.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltins.

MBEGOmilBEXpSOOOPBJiOSESEXTBHFiiiE

Per 100

Begonia, Rex, assorted. 2^4 in $4 00

-> " " named 6.00

Lemon Verbenas, 2J4 in 3.00

Impatlens Sultani, 2^ in 3.00

Primrose Chinese, ex. fine strain, 2^ in... 3.00

Manettla Bicolor, 3 in 6.00

Farquhar Violets, 2H Inch 3.00

GERANIUMS. p„m

Assorted $1.60

Mixed 125

Mars. Happy Thought 3.00

Mrs. Pollock 2.00

Mrs. Parker 4.00

Silver Leaf. Rose Scented, Ivy 1.50

M me. Salleroi 1.26

Freak of Nature 4.00

Double White Stock. 2 inch {3 00

Forget-Me-Not (Winter Flowering) 2jiin 4.U0

GERAKilVMS-

Sweet Scented, Mrs. Pollock, Pansy, 2^4 in. $4 00

Mrs. Parker 6 00

Happy Thou(rht, 2V4 in .' 400

Silver Leaf, 2^4 in 4 oo

OTTTTTKrOS.

Per 100

Begonia, Rex {2.0(1

" Incarnata Qigantea 2.00

" Flowering 2.00

Impatlens Sultani 2.00

Manettla Blcolur 2.OO

Forget-Me-Not (Winter Flowering) 2!oO

XERMS, CASH OR C. O. D.

GREENE & UNDERHILU WATERTOWN, N. Y.

Mention th« Floriats* Szchuva wbm wrltlnK.

PRIMROSES

E.itra strong, ready for 3 inch pots. Well known throughout the U. S. and Canada as the
finest larifp flowering fringed varieties grown.

Special Prices, SlnKle and Doable, in choicest assortment of named colors,
»3.0o per 100; S17.00 per looo. 250 at 1000 rate. Extras added liberally to help pay
e.xpreseage.
PRIMULA OBCONICA CRANDIFLORA ROSEA-

The finest of all the Obconicas; clear pink, S2.50 per 100.
CINERARIA, large flowering dwarf, extra fine, .W2.50 per 100.
CYCLAMEN CICANTEUM, strong, finest mi.ved, »4 00 per 100.

GIANT PANSY SEED.

The iiest of Mammoth varieties; no finer ever offered ; all the seed plants critically
selected. Packet, 3500 seeds, «1.00 half packet, 50 cts.

CIANT PANSY PLANTS, strong and healthy, »3.50 per 1000.

siR.cTi Y CASH PRICES Vr'iiVr.?' JOHN F. RUPP, SHIREMANSTOWN, PA.

Mention the FlorlBts' Exchange when wrlUng.

THESE THINGS YOU

NEED AT ONCE.

HARDY HERBACEOUS PLANTS

STEONG CLUMPS from 3% inch pots.
Plant now, and let them get established before cold weather.

Achillea, The Pearl

Aquilegia, in good assortment
Caryopteris Mastacanthus . .

Digitalis

Statlce Armenia

Hibiscus, " Crimson Eye" . .

Myosotis Alpestris

Coreopsis Lanceolata

Gaillardia Grandiflora . . . .

Eulalia Japonica

Geum Atrosanguineum . . . .

Lavender

Matricaria, double white . . .

Per 100

$4 00
4 00
i 00

Delphinium Formosum . . . .

Lobelia Cardinalis

SweetWilliam, double sorts . .
Japanese Iris, assorted . . . .

Lychnis Chalcedonica

Astilbe Japonica

Mountain Fleece

Hardy Phlox, 12 fine varieties .
Funkia Sieboldi, variegated . .
Alyssum Saxatile Compacta . .
Rudbeckia, Golden Glow . . .
Hollyhocks, white, pink, yellow
and scarlet

Per 100

$4 00

i 00

Other Plants, You Need Badly.

BEGONIAS, AlbaPicta, Sander-
soni. Alba, Marguerite, Ar-
gentea Guttata, Thurstoni,
2 inch pots

Per 100

Grevillea Robusta, 2 inch, very
strong •

$2 00

2 50

Pansies, Giant Trimardeau Strain ■ . . $0 50
Bellis Perennis, Giant Red and Snowball . 50

Per 100
Geranium, Double New Life,

2 inch pots $4 00

Heliotrope, purple and white,

improved sorts 2 00

Ageratum Monstrosum, blue,

2 Inch 2 00

Ageratum, Princess Pauline, 2

inch pots 2 00

Per IIJO Per 1000

$4 00

4 00

To fully cover express charges, we add 15 extra plants to every

one hundred ordered.

Send for Price List. Xertus, Casta, or C. O. D.

EDWARD. B. JACKSON, STAMFORD, CONN.

Mention the FlorlsU' Exeh&nce when wrttlM-

PRIMROSES

...AND...

PANSY PLANTS.

Per 100. ICOO.
44,000 PRIMULAS, alba, rubra

and mixed, 3!4 in. pots $2.00 $18.00

14.000 PRIMULAS, obconica and

japonica, 2)4 in 2.00 18.00

4.(irO NEW YELLOW BABY

FBIMBOSK, 2M in 10.00 9D.0O

24,0110 PANSY PLANTS, large-
flowering (large) 5.00

14.(00 PETUNIAS, double fringed,

22 varieties, mixed, 2H in 3,00 25.00

1,000 NEW GERANIUM De Koo

Ml tting, 2H in 10.00

200 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS,

6in 25.00

1,000 LYCOPODICM DENT.,

2Hin 2.00

1000 PELARGONIUM, The

Queen, 2)4 In 3.00

lOlO TRUE MAIDENHAIR

FERN, 31/2 in 6.00

1000 CARNATION EMPRESS... 6.00

5 Plants at 100 rates.

THE MORRIS FLORAL CO.,

MORRIS, ILL.

Mention the IHorlBtii' E^xchaDg» when writing

aMiiMimiiMiiMiiTiiifiKMmimmfiimnMmiMTiiinnmnni si

I JiiiDiialeiD Glieines |

(.Solanum Capsicaetrum) 3

Fine plants, from field, loaded with 3
fruit, will take a 6 in. pot ; they will be 3
in perfect condition for Christmas sales. 3

$2 per dozen, $15 per 100. |

Cliffe's Greenhouses, |

I GERMANTOWN, PHILA., PA. I

fc IionK I>iHtaiice Telephone !M-11 D. 3

T^miiiiiiiiiiiHiiimiuttiiiuiuiiiiuuiiiiiiiiiinumiHiiiiiiiiip

M*»nttnn th« PlorlBtp" Kxfhanec wh*»n wrltlne

SPECIAL OFFER

OF CBOICE STOCK

- M rrnm the Field.

HARDY PINKS— Anna Boleyn.

$5.00 to $8.0U per 100.

DAYBREAK CARNATIONS fJ^K*^

DRAC/ENA INDIVISA X!"$l6.S)'°to

$2.5.00 per 100.

VINCA VARIEGATA $1000 per loo.

PANSIES $4.00 per 1000.

NOTE— For $1.50 we will send by express, buyer
to pay chargea, a fair sample of each article enume-
rated, or come and see If convenient.

TermSf Cash with Order.

C. SOLTAU & CO.,

199 Grant Avenue, Jersey City, N. J.

Near West Side Avenue.
Mention the Florlata' Exchange when wrltlpy.

LANTAIMAS!

10 varieties, from 2J^ in. pots, $2.00 per 100.

Geraniums, in variety, from 2% in. pots,

$2.00 per luO.

L,einon Verbenas, from 2% in. pots,

12.60 per 100.

Giant Double Sweet Alyssntn, 2V'3
in. pots, $3.0U per 100.

Roses, Agrippina, Bride, La Phoinix,
Maiechal Niel, Safrano, from 3 in. pots,
$4.00 per 100.

Vucca, 2-vear old, field -grown, strong,
$4.uo per 100.

Cbrysanttaemum Prince of Wales, field-
grown, strong, $6.tl0 per lOO.

CASH WITH ORDER.

R. VINCENT, Jr., X SON, White Marsh, Md

Mention the FIorlstB' Exchange when writing

966

Thb F=I-0RISTS' Exchmnge.

Rate, 10 centB per line (8 woMa), each InaerUon.
Cash with order. This rate appllea only to Bltuatlon
■wanted advertluements and when set Bolid, without
display. Display advertleemenW $1.00 per Inch When
letters are to be addressed In our care add 10 (M. to
tover expense of forwarding.

OITUATION wanted on flrst-clasB private or com-
*^ merclal place, by single man, six years' experi-
ence In Al places. Address B. R., care Florists*
Bxohanee.

OITUATION wanted October Ist. as assistant on
^ a first-class commercial place, by a man with
some experience. Address D. Q., oare Florists'
Bxchanne.

SITUATION wanted by flrst-class rose grower;
would like to take charge of section in rose or
carnation houses; references. Address E. C.care
Florists* Exchange.

SITUATION wanted, experienced man, Swede,
age 23. single, thoroughly experienced In all
branches of the traie. J, Nielsen, 25 Tatman St..
Qutnsigamond, Worcester. Mass.

OITUATION wanted, by young man, some ei-
^ perlence in growing roses, carnations, and gen-
eral stock: good reference: wf>8t or northwest pre-
ferred. Ed. Ahern. Box 295. Mf. Vernon. Ohio.

OITUATION wanted, gardenerand florist. German,
•^ single man, irood nropaga'or of bedding stock;
also grower of palms, etc.; rapid potter; beat refer-
ences. State wages. E. 8.. oare Florists' Exchange.

SITUATION IJVANTED

as foreman on commercial place or as
head gardener in private place t '20 yenrs'
experlencet married] best of rererences*
Address £. V.. care Florists* Exchange.

W^ANTED.

By slnsrlc German, a ponltlon as
-worklnK^ foreman or assistant in
commercial place; 20 years* ck-
perleuce In jfrowlne cut flo-v%-ers
and general stock for tlie market ;
sotier and steady ; first-class refer-
ences.

E. X,, care of Florists' Exchange.

SITUATION W^ ANTED

By October 15th; single, German-Swiss*
34, with 20 years* practical experience
in growing cat flowers, palms, ferns and
general stock ; good propagator ; com-
mercial or private place; Al references.
Address C. ^V.» Florist, 140 Park Row,
New York City.

HELP WUTED

B«teSl perinch. No adv. less than 50o.

W^ ANTED.

An assistant In a commercial place; permanent
situation and good home ; state references and wages,
with board, per month.

GEO. S. BELIUNG. Middletown, N, Y,

Young man to take charge of two (2) bouses,
commercial place; must be sober and willing,
and have general knowledge of greenhouse
work; state reference. E M , Florists' Exchnnge.

"WANTED.

Two experienced glaziers, who are accus-
tomed to glazing greenhouses. New work.
Apply to

Hudson Boulevard and Malone Street,
West Hoboken, N. J.

WANTED.

A working foreman, on commercial place
near New York City; must have experience in
growing Palme, Ferns, Ficus, etc., for New
York trade.

E. K., care Florists' Exchange.

-WANTED AT ONCE.

Young man, as assistant in commercial place,
who has bad experience with carnations, vio-
lets, und general florist stocK; must have good
references, be sober and a good workman;
personal application preferred, or state age,
ezperieDce, and wages expected with board.

JOSEPH TOWELL,

Paterson, N. J.

W^ANTED

Immediately, party to take charge of
our catalogue department. Experience In
compiling seed and plant catalogues a re-
quisite; none but flrst-class man considered.
Apply with references,

I^. L.. niAV & CO.,

St. Paul, Minn.

Mention the FlorletB' Exchange when writing.

HELP WINTED.

W A IVITl^n A young man, thoroughly familiar
VW .mn 1 iVt/ ^Ith the propagation of ornamental
Btocb, both outside and underglaes; one familiar with
Biimmer propagation of ruses In hotbe'S preferred;
must be young, energetic, and capable of aupci In-
tending the work of others. Address Sherman
Nursery Company, Charles City, lown.

Wr ANTED.

German or Swede, speaking English, having
bad experience in a commercial place, grow-
ing plants, care of roses, also budding roses; a
good and rapid potter, not afraid of work,
sober and industrious; no other need apply.
State wages, where last employed and how
long. Address

E. O., care Florists' Exchange.

MISCEIUIIEOUS WINTS.

Rate $1 per inch. No adv. less than 50c.

"WANTED.

500 feet or less of 4 in. cast iron pipe in good
condition.

D. RMIND, CanandalKTua, 3H. V.

^VANTEO TO RENT.

Five year term, place about 4,000 ft. ulasB. one
acre land, near Philadelphia preferred; rent must
below. Sttiieall particulars.

E. !■.» care Florists' Exchange.

W^ ANTED.

8000 VIOLET PLANTS, Marie Lonlae.

Send sample and state lowest spot cash price.
Or will give in exchange fleld-^rown SCOTT
and McGOWAN CARNATIONS. First-class
stock.

JOHN RKCK,

Bridgeport, Conn.

INFORMATION WANTED !

Information reji^arding: 'Wm.
'Wrorcli, last l^nown to t>e at
Alleglieny City, Pa., -will be
mucli appreciated.

Address E. ^V., care of Florists' Exchange.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

Rate SI per Inch. No adv. less than 50c-

L. USSINO'S

Greenhouse Property
Exchange,

53 W. 28th St., Telki-hone 1239 Madison Sq.

WITH O. K. BRADSHAW.

SELL, RENT OR EXCHANGE AT ALL TIMES.

Mention the Florlate' Excliange when writing.

FOR SAI.E.

GreenouBe, harn and 9 room house, 4500 feet of glass:
flrst-class retail stand In a Massachusetts City; reason
for selling, going Into other business. Terras to suit
buyer. Price, J3500. Address

E. D., Florists' Exchange.

FOR SAEE

On easy terms, Greenhouse, hot beds and
dwelling; doing a good business. For particu-
lars inquire of

S. C. BBENDEI,, West Newton, Pa.

FOR RENT.

A range of greenhouses, well stocked In
carnations, roses, chrysantfaemume and bed-
ding plants, in a good town in Central Pa.
Owner is sick. Will lease for one year or a
number of years. Correspondence solicited.

Address E- N., care Florists' Exchange.

FOR RENT.

In a wealthy suburban city a few miles from
New York, six greenhouses fully stocked; lease
can be had; a rare chance for a good man; only
wants to be eeen; cash retiuired, about five
hundred. Address E. X...

Care Florists* Exchange.

PUBLIC SALE of FLORIST'S BUSINESS

On Wednesday, October 4th, 1899,at3.30p.M ,
on the premises, situate on the corner of Cum-
mings and Chestnut Ave., Trenton, N. J., I
will offer to the highest bidder at the above
time, the old established florist's business prop-
erty. The improvements on the premises
consist of a good dwelling, barn, sheds, etc.,
also 5 large greenhouses, are nearly new, and
have all the modern improved method of hot
water heating. This is a good chance forsome
one. as the plant will positively be sold. The
lot is 105 feet front by 183 feet deep.

Terms will be easy, and further conditions on
day of sale by

CHAS. I.. PAXXHR907«i.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Philadelphia.

Market News.

There has been quite a marked
change in thecondition of the niarlset the
past \vei'l<; tlie clrniand for cut flowers
ha.s iiii-i-casi-il, and prices are firmer. So
far tlicri- has not been any general ad-
vance in jtrices, except for selccti'd stocli
of roses; in most case's a sli^lit advance
is noted. Beauty are gradually improv-
ing in quality and $3 per dozen is now
asked lor the best. Tea roses are very
plentiful, excepting Meteor, and on sev-
eral days these have been in demand.
Valley lias been in good call, and sold
almost as soon as it arrived, at .f-t per
100. Carnations are much improved in
quality; the demand for colored varie-
ties has been good, pink being scarce on
several days. Prices are gradually be-
coming firmer. Dahlias appear to be sell-
ing much more freely than in previous
years; all the large-flowered, fancy, dec-
orative and cactus varieties sell very
well, but the small flowered kinds, which
are usually recommended for florists'
work, do not go so readily.
Ketail Stores Active.

In going the round of the retail
stores more activity is now noticed, and
large stocks of flowers are being carried.
Buyers are gradually returning, and this
week many luncheon and dinner parties
are being held in connection with the
cricket matches. Every year more atten-
tion is being paid to delivery wagons;
one or two new ones are now building,
and several are in the shops for renova-
tion.
American l>alilia Society.

The Amei'ican Dahlia Society is
holding an exhibition this week in the
buildings of the National Export Exposi-
tion. On Tuesday afternoon the exhibits
were not yet complete, so that full details
as to varieties cannot be given. The
principal exhibitor is W. P. Peacock,
Atco, N. .1., who has over -tOO varieties
staged. Wm. Henry Maule is another
large exhibitor, with almost three hun-
dred vases. Henry F. Michell has a large
table filled with good flowers. Henry
A. Dreer have about two dozen vases of
new cactus, and a few vases of single
dahlias; this firm also has two nice
groupsofdecorativeplants, among which
are some very large kentias. They have
also a display of aquatic plants in two
tanks, this display being edged with ferns
and decorative plants. On the tallies
they have exhiljits of canna flowers and
tuberous begonia flowers. Francis Can-
ning, gardener to Mrs.Chas. F. Berwind,
Wynnewood, Pa., has a group of decora-
tive plants, and a very creditable display
of dahlia flowers. Thos. Holland, gar-
dener to H. B. Rosengarten, Esq., Mal-
vern, Pa., and Jas. Campbell, gardener
to J. D. Windsor, Esq Haverford, Pa.,
both have displays of dahlia flowers.

A. Blanc had a vase of his new dahlia,
Philadelphia, on exhibition. This is a
very good variety, an early flowerer; in
fact, is now almost done lilooming. It
belongs to the decorative class and is a
pleasing pink in color, shading to white
in the center.

The Dahlia Society will hold meetings
on Wednesday and Thursday; the princi-
pal liusiness on hand is the classification
of dahlias. Henry F. Michell is presi-
dent, and A. P. Peacock secretary.

News Notes.

Edw. Parker, for many years witli
Robt. .Scott & Son, has this week started
to sell flowers on commission; his pres-

10,000 COPIES NEXT ISSOE !

Send your Advt. by return mail.

MISCElUHEOyS.^^

Rate iSl per Inch. No adv. less than 50c.

FOR SALE

A IS-horee power nprlRht boiler steam or hot water,
used only one winter; puarantee It to he In very best
cundltlou. Holler too l«rge for my present range of
ElasB; has patent shaking prate and la a self feeder.
Price, t'JO.UU; on cars here, llox -KU, Sprlngvllle. N. Y.

To Close Out Our Business at Kennett ^ouare !

A FEW THOUSAND

SCOTT, ELDORADO and CARTLEDGE,

At S30.00 per 1000.

Alioat 700 12 ft. Snsh Bars, Becond hand, at 10c.
each ; 1800 ft. 4 In. pipe (cast), 10c. per foot.

A ROIL.ER made of 4 In. pipe and heating satlB-
factorlly LWO feet of same, nearly new. $30.00 caah.

EDWABD SWAYME. Wawaset, Pa.

Mention the Florlats' IJxchan^e when writing.

ent headquarters are at Kobt. Stewart's
retail store, 13th, above Walnut street.

E, M. Patton has secured the conces-
sion of selling flowers in the grounds of
the National Export Exposition. He has
tables throughout the grounds with
boys in attendance. The business i«
mostly in boutounieresaudsmallbunches
of violets.

.John G. Eisele is now getting his
houses in shape ready for Fall business.
He has quite a stock of plants ready for
his mailing and shipping trade, including
a large batch of pelargoniums in 2 and
:3-inch pots, a good selection of small
ferns and a large variety of begonias,
Allamanda Williamsii and the dwarf us-
ticia. He has a fine batch of seedling
carnations now flowering for tlie first
time, many of which look very promis-
ing.

Hugh Graham looksforward to a very
prosperous season; orders for October
for decorations and dinners are very
numerous David Rust.

Boston.

Market News.

There was quite a little funeral
work going on last %veek and a slight im-
provement in the regular store business
has shown itself. In the retail stores the
plant trade is starting up and a fine
stock is to be seen now.

Roses are becoming more plentiful.
Bride, Bridesmaid and Beauty are im-
proving in quality. Beauty, of the ordi-
nary sizes, meet with a fair demand, and
do well at from 50c. to $2 a dozen. The
larger long-stemmed blooms move a lit-
tle more slowly and make $2.50 to $.S a
dozen. Carnot and Kaiserin are short-
ening up.

Colored carnations are not plentiful
now and Scotland scarlet kinds, if good,
bring .$1.50 to $2 a 100, and are gener-
ally cleaned up. White ones are much
more plentiful and make $1 to .¥1.25 a
100, a few extras bringing $1.50. Asters
are still plentiful, mostly white, and are,
as a rule, not as fine as they have been.
Chrysanthemums are improving a little
in size. Violets are becoming more plen-
tiful and make 75c. and $1 a 100.

Wm. A. Bock has his houses all stocked
with a fine lot of plants for the Fall
trade, which has started in with him
now.

Jas. S. Cowles, of Newport, R. I., for-
merly private gardener there to Fair-
mount Rogers, IJsq., but who has been
in business as a grower, was in town
last Friday.

Harry Penn, of Chapman place, is to
become a benedict in October; on Tues-
day evening. October 17, he is to marry
Miss Annie Silverman.

N. F. McCarthy & Co. are now running
the greenhouses on Adams street, corner
Ashmont, Dorchester, formerly operated
by Thomas H. Meade. The entire range
of glass is devoted to white carnations.

At the C. S. Whitten place, under Law-
rence Cotter, the Bride and Bridesmaid
roses present a clean and healthy appear-
ance and indicate a good Fall and Win-
ter crop. Meteor, Beauty, Kaiserin and
Carnot are also grown well here.

Horticultural Exhibition.

There were no prizes offered for
last .Saturday's show at Horticultural
Hall, yet there was a very interesting
display. A silver medal was awarded to
Geo. McWilliam, gardener to Mr. Geo.
Marston Whitin, for a handsome La?lio-
Cattleyit, a cross between Lielia purpu-
rata and Cattleya Harrisoniana. John
Mutch, gardener to Mr. James E. Roth-
well, also showed some fine orchids, and
for two of tlicni, ('ypri]iiMlium C. H. Bal-
lantine,and c. rhiicnianum, received cer-
tificates of merit.

The annual meeting of the Massachu-
setts Horticultural .Society, for the elec-
tion of the various officers and standing
committees, will be held in the library
room at the hall, on .Saturday. Octoher
7, at 11 a.m. F.J.N.

Buffalo.

Showery weather has given asters a
bedraggled and dull look, and first cuts
of carnations have somewhat dejected
faces. Roses are here in fair supply.

On Thursday, of last week, the first
regular violets were received by W. F.
Kasting from J. W. Feeter, of Highlands,
N. Y.

The name of Rudolph Ullrich, landscape
gardener for the coming Pan-American
Exposition, is noticed in tlie local dailies
frequently, in reporting on progress of
the new "work, .\ccording to accounts
he is at It in a way decidedly enterpris-
ing as regards the variety of material he
is looking out for to produce pleasing
and showy outdoor effects. Vidi.

September 30, 1899.

The Plorists* Exchmnge.

967

Canadian Horticultural Association.

The Canadian Convention has come
and gone and it was a great success.
Although the attendance was ahead of
last year, it should have been larger; but
it was a thoroughly representative one-
florists, gardeners and seedsmen being
present from the leading cities. The
work done was thoroughly useful, and
the social part was most enjoyable,
without stepping beyond the bounds of
moderation. A feature to congratulate
ourselves on was that all delegates at-
tended the sessions faithfully and left
play for play hours. President Gammage
was an ideal chairman, using good tact
in managing some heated discussions,
and at the close of the business session
received a vote of thanks most enthusi-
astically.

On Thursday, at 10 a. m., all met, and
with the Mayor of Ottawa as a guest,
took the electric cars to the suburban
resort of Aylmer, where they first visited
the greenhouses of R. Wright, and saw
there, to use the words of Messrs. Dale
and Dunlop, "the largest carnation
plants they had ever seen," also some
good houses of roses. The park was
then visited and a ride down the chute
into Lake Deschenes indulged in; then
dinner at the Victoria Hotel, which was
a most enjoyable affair, a few speeches
were made and the singing of S. S. Bain,
of Montreal, was a treat. Cars were
then taken, at 3 p. m., for Ottawa, thence
to the fair, where the afternoon and even-
ing were pleasantly spent. .\11 voted the
fair great. The Horticultural Building
and the flower show were good; the
evening performance one of the best. A
committee meeting was held on the fair
grounds and all preliminary detail con-
nected with the launching of " The Cana-
dian Gardeners and Florists' Exchange"
perfected.

Notes.

The presence of Mayor Payment at
all the social entertainments was a
feature.

The eloquence of Mr, S. Johnson, of
Kingston, wasthemagnet that helped to
keep the Mayor with us. Johnson was
in it from start to finish. •;

S. .S. Bain, who only arrived on the
evening of the second day, put fresh life
into the proceedings. The eloquent way
In which he read his paper on European
Floriculture brought down the conven-
tion. His paper was a gem.

Mr. Dale's paper on Greenhouse Build-
ing was the most thorough and instruc-
tive paper ever given before the society

The selection of Montreal as the next
meeting place seemed to be taken as a
pleasant defeat by the eastern men, who
advocated London or Kingston.

The happiest man at the convention
seemed to be Tom Manton, who had a
smile and anecdote for all occasions.

They were a very shakev-lcgniMl crowd
that came from the Parliiiinrnt Ifuild-
ings, after climbing up the nianv sti'psto
the top of the tower on the ni, ■nil Imilding.

A seat in the Governor-tiencral's chair
on the thrcme in the Senate Chambers
was availed of by some.

Sampling tea iii the main building of
the exhibition by some of the mcst noted
delegates should have been reproduced
by the kodak.

Montreal delegates were in the majori-
ty, but used it only in their determina-
tion to have the next meeting.

The election of Mr. .McKenna was very
popular and will be tlie means of adding
many members.

Voting down the resolution to restrict
the membership to those engaged in the
trade was a good move.

The old chestnut, of loaning palms,
was again thrashed out with the usual
result.

The endeavor to remove the tariff on
azaleas, although unsuccessful last year
was still to be persevered in.

Miss Minnie Kehoe, of C. .Scrim's
knows just how to manage a gathering
of florists and left an impression on all

All voted the second meeting of the C
H. A. a success beyond their expecta-
tions, jj

Ottawa.

Weather for the past week has been
wet and cold, requiring steady night fir-
ing. Business still very quiet; stock is
looking well. Some good roses and car-
nations are coming in. The plant and
flower show at the fair have engaged
attention for the past two weeks. C
Scrim was the most successful exhibitor
among the professionals, getting 16
first, IS second and 2 third prizes; Gov-
erment House Greenhouses were next
in number of prizes taken, the contest be-

tween these two competitors being very

The show by amateurs was great in
some cases being ahead of the pro'fes-
sionale, the principal prize-takers being
Messrs. Keyes and Allen. The judges
were G. Trussed on plants, and J. Ben-
nett, of Montreal, on cut flowers. The
show of fruit was fully up to the mark.

E.

Montreal.

Horticultural Sliow.

The Windsor Hall was selected this
year for the annual exhibition of the
Horticultural Society, and judging from
effects tlie choice was a very good one.
The greatly decre;tsed number of exhibits
this year can be easilv accounted for In
former years, especially when the show
was held in conjunction with the exposi-
tion, cash prizes, to the value of about
.$2,000, were given. Now that company
has ceased to exist, and consequently
the society has to rely wholly on its
membership receipts, augmented by a
small provincial grant: and as the ex-
hibitions are always a financial failure it
has been found impossible to continue
these cash prizes. This year, the only
prizes offered were a few articles, mostly
given by the directors, and a goodly
share of these even went to the garden
competition and the amateur classes.

Considering the decrease in exhibits
the show was the most artistic that has
been held for many years. Along the
center of the hall banks of palms and
other decorative plants were arranged.
Single specimens were also displayed
ahjiyg tile front of the platform, and' an
extra tine uroupof ferns was on the floor
directly beneath. On the left of the cen-
ter groups, was a table for the cut
flowers, the floor on the inner side being
utilized for the specimen ferns, which in-
cluded some magnificent subjects; but,
unfortunately, the lack of arrangement
prevented the whole from being seen to
advantage. X table of orchids, with
three fine specimen Acalypha Sanderi,
and a specimen Adiantiim Farlevense
occupied a space at the end of the cut
flower table. The crowd thatsurrounded
this exhibit the whole evening shows
conclusively that the public appreciated
a good thing.

On the right of the hall was a table
containing what was probably the finest
collection of apples ever seeii in the sec-
tion. The exhibitor was the Rev. Robert
Hamilton, of Granville, Que. This ex-
hibit is to be placed in cold storage and
sent to the Paris Exhibition.

On a continuation of this table were
the larger cut flowers and roses and bou-
quets, the old-fashion pyramid variety
being much in evidence. At the end,
again, was a very fine lot of roses sent
by Dunlop, of Toronto, comprising a
vase of splendid President Carnot,
another of extra Meteor, and others of
Bride, Bridesmaid, Perle, Lady Dorothea,
•Mrs. P. Morgan and Golden Gate.

On the floor to the right of this table
was, what was the first evening the eye-
sore of the whole show, a collection sent
by the children of the Protestant schools.
Had the lot been properly arranged and
the coverings removed, the effect would
have been much better but as they were
they were certainly no credit to anv one.
All around the walls the vegetables were
arranged. They were all of the highest
quality and in full variety, the big
pumpkins, as usual, coining in for lots of
attention.

Among the prizes given were as fol-
lows: General exhibit, Geo. Trussell;
plants, William Wilshire; cut blooms, C.
A.Smith; fruit, Mr. Smith; vegetables,
Ignaces Morand, College Notre Uame.
In the individual exhibits Mr. Wilshire
secured first for six adiantums, anthu-
riums, three crotons, specimen cycas, four
specimen ferns, tree fern, specimen ne-
penthes, orchids, six palms, one palm,
six stove plants, stove or greenhouse
foliage plants, and two hydrangeas. S.
Ward secured first with a splendid Adian-
tum Farleyense. Geo. Trussell received
first with fuchsias, single, double and tri-
color geraniums, cannas, lilies, asters,
eighteen petunias, hollyhocks and pan-
sies. C. A. Smith secured prizes for col-
lection of flowers, three coleus, one
coleus, double and single dahlias, nine
pansies, double petunia, phlox, zinnias
and verbenas. George Buddo with three
ferns, selaginella.s, and basket of ferns,
while several other exhibitors took one
or two premiums each.

The prices charged tor admission were
the first day 2.5c., second day 10c. The
attendance the first evening was about
the general average of the Montreal
flower shows, and did not tend to over-
burden the society with door receipts.

B.

Hamilton, Ont.

Up to the end of the week no rain to
mention has fallen here; a couple of
sprinklings about the middle of the week
left the thirsty ground about as dry on
Saturday as one wants to see. Yet I can-
not just say what we are kicking abfiut.
Bedding stock has done well on the
average; asters are a much better sam-
ple than I saw in the East. Carnations
have flowered well in the open ground,
and the ijlauts for benching are as large
as ever. Violets are clean, though a lit-
tle undersized. Summer flowers have
been plentiful, even thougli a little starved
looking. It's a ipiestion if a dry season
is not better in the end than a very wet
one. Roses arescarce yet. Holt is send-
ing in big lots of outdoor carnations
that compare well with the indoor stock
that has been marketed lately. Webster
Bros, are bringing along young peren-
nial plants galore; their stock in the open
ground is already heavy.

Convention Echoes.

Chas. Webster is back from the Ot-
tawa Convention. The capital city was
certainly a surprise to all who had not
visited it before. The papers and discus-
sions were "extra selected," and we
made no mistake in pronouncing all the
Ottawa boys jolly good fellows. It is
hard to keep from rubbing it into the
stay-at homes, like Mr. Scrim did to
" those Toronto fellows" who failed to
show up. Beaveh.

L. L. May & Co., of St. Paul, desire a
first-class man to take charge of their
catalogue dept., one who has had ex-
perience in compiling seed catalogues.
Must be a man of large experience.— .4dr.

10,000 COPIES NEXT ISSUE !

Send your Advt. by return mail.

CARNATIONS Lizzie McGownn,

v/nillin I IUI10 strong flekl-Brown planta.
HO.IX) per lOilO. Take Kings County Elevated and
L. I. Electric Railway; stop at Woodhaven Avenue.
BEAITLIEV, 'Walker Avenne,
^Toodtaaven, Kew Vork.

5000 CARNATIONS.

Fleld-growu. bealtny stock. Wm. Scott. ELDORiro,
Mrs. Fishee. Lois H.ettbl. Dr. Warder. Kittie
Clover, $3 00 per 100; |Z5.00 per lOCO. 200 DrKK or
York, extra line, J5.00 per 100.

Giant Double Alyssum, «3oo per too.
200 California Violets, S%7W;"?5%

for the 200. Terms cash with order please.
E. J. CCOUD, L. B. 33. Avondale, Pa.

Mention the PlorlBta' Erchante when wrltlna

FIELDQROWN CARNATIONS.

Healthy, Strong, Bushy Plants.

FLORA HILL, SCOTT, JUBILEE, VICTOR,

$4,110 per 10(1.

McGOWAN, 2d Size, $2.00 per 100.
VIOLETS, Princess of Wales,

Large Clumps, fleld-Krown. $5.00 per 100.

GUSTAVE PITZONKA. Bristol, Pa.

Mention the FlorletB' ETichang^e when writing.

GPPO) PLBIiTS

ALL SOLD.

WM. MURPHr, Sta. F. Cincinnati, Oliio.

Mention the Florlata' Eichanre when writing

FOR SALE.

2000 ROOTED CARNATIONS.
10 SWARMS ITALIAN BEES.

I. O. F-LOYD, MTakefield, Mass.

Cor. Cordis and Court Sts.
Mention the Florists" EKchange when writing

CARNATIONS

1500 Genesee, 500 Ivory, 500 Portia,
and a few hundred Scott, MoGowan, Tidal
Wave, Mayor Pingree, fine, healthy, large
plants, $5.00 per 100 ; $45.00 per 1000.

Ca.sh or satisfactory references.

JOHN SGHAFER, Ballston Spa, N. Y.

Mention the FlorlaU' Exchange when writing.

FOR $10.00 CASH.

150 FLORA HILL, ) „ . .

50 FKANCEM .lOOST. ( Extrastrong
75 MA y OR PINOREE, ) Plants.

HENRY EICHHOLZ, - Waynesboro, Pa.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when wrtting

FIELD GROWN GARNiTIONS .^t X'Sfa^

Daybreak. Scott. McGowtin, Dana, Bridesmaid. Alaaka'

Pingree. Albertlnl, E. PlereoQ, '

First eize, |7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000
SecoucI " 5,00 '* 40.00 "

SMILAX, 2M Inch pots. $2.50 per 100; $20 00 per 1000.
If samples are wanted send postage. Cash with order

please.

B. H. TROWBRIDGE, TrowSg'eTi^^oi^e,.

Mount llonues Conservatories,
FiSHKILL VILLAGE, - - N. Y.

Mention the Florljt.' Eiehanre when writing.

SCOTT ^^-^ MCGOWAN

6000 atroDf?, healthy plants, fleld-growu,

$4.00 per 100; $3500 per 1000

CASH WITH ORDER.

OHiS. HUNT, Port Richmond, S. I., N. Y.

Box 258.
Mention the Florl.u' Bxehange when writing.

CARNAfiONS

Plants In two sizes Medium, $3 a 100 ; large, t5 a 100.

CRiBB i HUNTER, Grand Rapids, IMicli

Mention the Florlats- Kichange when wrtting.

CARNATIONS

SCOTT, strong... 4 cts

VICl OB, strong.... Sets'

HON TO.\ .^.. Sets'

McGOWAN (Mtdium);;;:.';'3ot»;
piNGREK ...:::::6et».

SNAPDRAGON

Large-flowered, white, fle d-

growa plants, Sets.

Casta Wltta Order.

H. C. HANSEN, Ramseys, N. J.

Mention the Floriets' Exchange when writing

mww Pip

strong, vigorous and healthy plants
of the following varieties. Satisfac-
tion guaranteed. Liberal count to
help pay expressage, viz. :

McQowan, Flora Hill, Triumph

(extra large). New York, Daybreak,
Victor, Scott, Cartledge and Bon

Ton. Price, $.5 per 100 ; $40 per 1000.

CASH WITH OKDER

GEO. R. GEIGER, ■ Nazareth, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

CARNATIONS

Field-Grown Plants.

Until sold out, we offer the following
varieties : All strong, well-grown plants.
An extra fine lot of Hector, Evelina
and Joost. We must clear the field.
ORDER QUICK.

Helen Keller,
Albertini, - ■
Pingree, - -
McBurney, ■
Triumph, -
Hector, - - ■
Armazindy,-
Portia,
Storm King,
Wellesley,

1000 rates, 20 per cent, discount.
500 plants at 1000 rates.

H. WEBER &SONS, Oakland, Md.

Mention tbe FloTlwtm' £:xcbange when writing.

P<>r 100

Per 100

, $5.00

Mrs. F. Joost, $6.00

- 5.00

Firefly, - - 4.00

6.00

Argyle, - - 4.00

- 4.00

Cerise Queen, 4.00

6.00

Empress, - - 5.00

- 6.00

Wm. Scott - 6.00

4.00

John Young, - 6.00

- 4.00

Evelina,- - 6.00

5.00

New York, - 5.00

- 5.00

Dazzle - - 4.00

968

The F=^i-Orists' Exchange.

SURPLUS

Flora Hill Cjirnation Plants.

Clean ami Healthy Stock,
Now $5.00 pen- 100, or J40.00 per 100.

Victor, Empress, Bon Ton,

At same prices. Cash with order.

W. E. HALL,

...CLYDE, OHIO.

Mention the PlorlBts' Exchange whea writing.

Hui S4.00 p" '""

CASH WITH OUDER.

niDUATinue clean, stucky, ileld-Krown plants
IfAnnAIIUnO ofC. a. DnmKnlnkl. Jnlm's
•iciirlel aiiJ Boll Tou (red), J ohll\ ouiig IwUltc).

DRAC£NA INDIVISA X'^"'"'™^'"""

CCDIIC ready to use, fine planta, 2^-In. pots, Pteris
rCnHO IIuBlata and Interuala, all at «4.U0
per 100 rate.

Wl« VDIDCB 8ft TKEMONT ST ,

■ bl KnADCH, KEW BKUFOKII. MASe.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.
FINE FIELD CROWN

CARNATION PLANTS

Cliunp For CqhIi.

80;)0 Bride of Erlescourt, Us.on perlOO;

pxtrn Hue J iwner MO-
ID 0 Bridesmaitl, e.xtraflue1 lol^EppS'i
1000 -Will. Scott, extra fine,. (^ »■» P^f 1"""-

It 00 Helen Keller, good f

man 18 I $3.01) per 100 ;

2000 Lizzie M c G o -w a n , { $13,".') per 5iio

irood plants $2S per lOUO.

lOOii 'Wm. Scott, good plants [

CHAS. AKEHURST & SON, ■ White Marsh, Md
Mention th» FlorlBtB' Bxehangft wh»n writing.

.-.^' CARNATION

Plants were never finer than they are
this year: entirely free from dipensp.
I liaVe about ao.OOO yet and will
offer the largest and finest of the
following at

$4.00 per 100 or $35.00 per 1000:

SCOTT. McGOWAN. PORTIA
AND JOHN YOUiNO.
The following at
$5.00 per 100 or $40.00 per 1000:

NEW YORK. FLORA HILL. PINKT'I, BON

TON, VICTOR, ELDORADO, PINGKEE

AND KELLER.

Packings done In tlie best possible manner
and delivered to the station here free,

iJ.THARP, Bedford Station, N.Y.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

CARNATIONS

Flora Hill. Davbreak, Scott and Portia,
*5.00 per 100; !S40.00 per 1000. They have
trom 8 to 15 leads.

FERNS FOR DISHES.

strong. 2 and iVj in., |3 per 100 ; $27.50 per 1000.

Marauta MassatiKeana (will sell
your fern dishes), $6,110 per Imi ; $40.00 per 1000

Asparas^uH Pluitiosus, strong, 2 in..
$4.3'l per IliO ; $i:VO per KlUO.

Asparatcus SpreiiKerl, 3 in.. $7 a 100,

Dracaena liidlvlsa, strong field-
grown. ♦ l;>,0'i per lio.

Gloire de Lorraine Begonia, 2 in.
pots, $i.bU a doz.; $25 a lliO ; 3 in., $3.50 a ooz.
lyTermB. caah or C. O. D.

C. NIERKEL & SON, Mentor, Ohio.

Mi^nflon th» Florlwtw' F.Tchwntr^ whan wrltlt^g
^♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦•♦♦♦»

Al Carnation Plants

splendid stock, grown on fresh sod
ground, perfectly bealiby, in grand
eliaiie for winter Howerlng.

SCOTT, METEOR, VICTOR,
PORTIA, FLORA HILL.

First size, $5 a UIO; second size, $3 a 100.

I Cliffe's Greenhouses, t

X GERMANTOWN, PHILA., PA. ♦

^ Long Distance Telephone 94-1 1 D. 2

♦ ♦»♦»<♦♦» ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦»»»» ♦

Mention the Florists' Bxchange when writing.

CARNATIONS

S(^ott. McGowan and Daybreak, fine, stroog plaDte,
tS.O" per lOU. Sftijiple. 10 cts.

ALBERT H. BROWN, Westboro, Mass.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

Fiem-lliowD Gainatiofls

Extra strong, raised to Bell aiul not what, la left
after selecting the best for planting.

SCOTT, - • S-'i.OO pel- 100

DAYBREAK, 5.W0

BON TON, - 5.00

H. F. LITTLEFIELD, Worcester, Mass.

Mention the FIorlBte' Exchange when writing.

CARNATIONS

strong Field-Orown Plants.

ricQowan and Scott, $4.00 per 100;
$35.00 per 1000. Cash with order.

CHAS. F. DOLL, Seymour, Conn.

M«"^t1on the FMnrlwtt' Bxrrharir*' wh*-n writing.

DAYBREAK CARNATIONS

1800 PLANTS.

These are all well grown, strong, healthy plants and
we are eure they will please you Very large or first
elze. fti.OO per lOU; large plants, or eecond elze. *4.00 per
100. AleoafewSeotisat$5.0Uand$3,OOperiOO.

WRITE OR TKLEPnONB.

SPY HILL CONSERVATORIES,
FlSHKILL-ON-Ill'DSiON, N.Y.

Mention the Flftrlwtw' ETfhftng«> when writing-

CARNATION PLANTS

Alaska, Albertinl, Tidal Wave, Evelina,
Wm. Scott, Genesee, Meteor, Mayor
Pingree, Flora Hill, $5 per UIO. Cerise
Queen, the best new, at $10 00 per 100.
All free from disease. Casli please.

GEO. A. RACKHAM, Detroit, Mich.

880 VAN DIKE AVE.
Mentlnn t>>e yi.>rlHtw' TCnehanr*. wh.'n writing,

CHRNJKTIOMS

STRONG AMD HEALTHV

Daybreak, Scott, Flora Hill, $5,00
per 100. McGowan, $3.00 per 100.

Hardy Ivy

ALEXANDER SCHULTZ,

Phillipsburg, New Jersey.

4 incli pots, 15.00 per 100.
Cash with order.

fcfAntlon t><. FloHutii' Flx^hnnr^ when writing

Carnation Plants

Extra Strong, Bushy Plants,

Daybreak $5.00 per 100

-Victoria 6.00 per 100

Cash W^ito Order.

ETflU/ll I Roslyn P. 0. Hillside Station,
. lUniLl., Montgomery Co.. Pa.

Mention the Flnrlet.' Ryehange when writing

CARNATIONS

Only few thousand left of ELDORADO
large plants at S4 per 100, %S5 per IIIOO.

ALLEN'S DEFIANCE MIGNONETTE,

in 2\i inch pots, at $3.00 per 100.

JOS.RENARD, Unionville, Pa.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

E'r^'^nCARNATlONS

Extra StrouK and Healtliy.

Daybreak . ... ft; ill) per UIO

McGowan
Rote Queen
Scott .
SUvtr Spray

. 5 Oil

. . . . 5 on
. n uo

. . . . 6 00
Cash with Order,

per IliO
per 1110
per ItiO
per 100

L.

MENAND,

Cemetery

Ave.

, ALBABiV

, KJ. Y.

W.ntlnn the PI

nrlete'

t^^Tehonge xphen writing

CARNATIONS

PORTIA, McGOWAN, ALASKA, SCOTT,

CARTLEDGE and MRS. FISHER,

$4.00 per 100.

I^-CASII WITH ORDER.

GEO. M. EMMANS, Kewton, N. J.

Mention the Florists' Bxcbanse when wrltlnc-

CARNATIONS LEFT

ICO HON TON »6.00. Cash.

WILLIAM STUPPE.Hollls,L.I.,N Y.

Mention the Florlstn' Exchange when writing.

Field..
Grown

GARNATOINS

Best Ne-w and ....
Standard -Varieties

Write for Catalogue and prices.

W. p. PEACOCK, - ATCO, N. J.

Mfntlon the Florists' Exchang-e when writing.

CARNATIONS

2000 SCOTT and 1000 McGOWAN left.
String stock, tleld-grown, will be sold now at
$3.00 per 100; $25.10 per 1000, 260 at thousand
rate. Speak quick.

E. FRYER, Berrlman St. & New Lots Ave.<

BROOKLYN, N. Y.

Mention the FIorlBte' Exchange when writing.

Field-Grown Carnations

Good hetilthy plnntB of Win. Scott,
Lizzie McGowan, John Young,
Daybreak and Portia

PKICES ON APPLICATION

VICTOR S. DORVAL, Woodside, N. Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

SGOTT^DHYBBEIIK

S5.00 per 100.
BON TON, «7.oo per »oo.

Strong, tleld-grown Carnations.

CHAS. H. GREEN, Spencer, Mass.

Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing.

CARNATIONS

SCOXT, PORTIA
and McGO^VAPi,

Fine, Strong Plants. $4-00 per xoo.

JACOB S. H^NDTE, Calla, Ohio.

Mention the Florltta' Exchange when writing.

SCOTTS-McGOWANS

Strong
Plants,

$20 per 1000.

H. D, DARLINGTON, Flushing, L.I., N.Y.

Mention the FU'rlsta' Exchange when writing.

ION SEEDS

specialists in pedigree seeds for winter
hlooming. CuiitractB Solicited.

AMFRIG&NROSECO..Wasliington,DG.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

CARNATION PLANTS

Scott, Helen Keller, Kohinoor. Tidal

Wave, Sweetbrier, Storm Ring,
Outcast. Victor, Daybreak, Meteor.
$4.00 per lUO. The above are all good
No. 1 plants and good shape, no culls.

EVENDEN BROS., - Williamsport, Pa.

Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing

CARNATIONS.

SM-X) I1Ie(ia» nn, No 1. f3 pfr 100; No. 5, good plants.

$^ per 100.
Scott, rorlin, Eldorado, No. 1, |4 per 100; No. 2,

Ilia per 100.
Daybreak, Flora Uill, No. 1, »5 per 100; No. 2.
$3 per lUO.

Good healthy plants, packed to carry
safely.

CHAS. BLACK,

HIGHTSTOWN, N. J.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Condition of Crops.

Pennsylvania.

Gekmantown. — Our carnations are
looking very fine at this time. We ex-
perimented last season in a small way
with srowinn the plants in the house all
.Summer, and were so satisfied with the
results that we made our entire plant in
that way this year. The houses first
planted are now (September 13) cutting
very nicely, and the others will lie in the
course of "ten days or two weeks' time.
From the present outlook we shall have
a fine lot of bloom throughout the entire
Winter, and our idea is that the plants
will not crop as much as field-grown
plants. The cut will be more satisfac-
tory throughout the entire season. We
also iilanted some in the field for use in
case our indoor grown plants did not
prove satisfactory. These field-grown
plants have made a good growth in
spite of the dry weather which we had
for eight weeks after they were planted
in the field. Of the field-grown plants,
Victor, Scott and Daybreak have made
beautiful growth. We always grow
Daybreak largely, as it does exception-
ally well with us. AVe anticipate having
equal success with Victor. We only
grew it in a small way last season. We
are very much pleased with thegrowth of
White Cloud this season, and expect a
large crop of flowers from it. John
Young also looks well, but hardly as
good as White Cloud, though when first
planted they looked better than the last
named.— Thomas Meehan & Sons.

New Conservatories at

Central Park. N. Y.

This new range of glass, which is ap-
Iiroaching completion, was commenced
last April and is being constructed under
riintract by the Lord & Burnham Co.
Steel curvilinear rafters are used, and the
glass has had to be made specially for
them. The glass is nearly all in now,
and the work of filling with plants has
commenced. Practically speaking the
range consists of nine houses, two of
which are located ontheroofs of the pot-
ting sheds. The .'•tructuresareall of steel,
and the benches are of iron with slate
bottoms. The sheds are each 50x.3O feet,
and the house on each is of the same dir
mensions. The sheds are 230 feet apart,
and from each of them runs a house, par-
allel with one another, 100 feet long and
20 feet wide. Adjoined to the end of these
each has a house 40x80 feet and 40 feet in
height. From thecenterof the high houses
:ind at right angles run houses each
i'iOx30 feet, these join the main house of
the Avhole range, and it is a beauty — its
dimensions being 100 feet long by 30 feet
wide and 5(1 feet high. This house will
have a rockery in the center, and the
stock of large palms, ferns, etc., that is
;it present crowded in the old green-
houses will 1)6 planted therein. .It is be-
lieved that after the new conservatories
are in running order the old range of
houses, will be torn down and a set of
new propagating houses built in their
stead. Should this take place Central
Park will be well equipped to suppl.y it-
self with all bedding stock required and
a constant wealth of interesting flower-
ing and decorative plants for the conser-
vatories. The staff of gardeners em-
ployed in the greenhouses is as follows:
Supcriiiti-iiilent. N..Iohnson Rose; assist-
ant heiiil g.irilener, P'rank Hamilton.
James Mclioiiald has charge of the stove
plants, O. J. Popppy of the palms, A.
Mvrtle the ferns and orchids, F. Leible is
propagator. Chas. Schoon looks after
the agaves and succulents and Chas.
Hockinson the chrysanthemums.

September 30, 1899.

The Florists' Exchttnge.

969

Id-growii, (rood
tH. 500 lefr,
00 per 100.

20.000 FIELD CIHIIITIOIIS

MoGOWAN, SCOTT and PORTIA, that must t)e Bold.
$4.00 per 100; *35.00 per lOOO Fine, healthy stock.

501 0 Cnliforiiia VioletH, field cliimpfl. fSlOa 100.

5000 !^i>iripn Aiiiliony \Vntei-er, fine for
Raster, field piftiits, 5ct9.

4«eiii8tns, fur Easter, 2}4 In., fine, 4ctB.
Ca'-h with order, please.

BENJ. CONNELL, Florist, West Grove, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

WHO WINTS THE FOLIOWINB?

FOR HXCHAPiGE: OR. CASH.

150 No. 1 Portia Carnntiou Plants.

75 Jubilee, eecond bize. thev are nice, but small.

Will exchange John Young. White Lloud or Jack
Frost; would like a few of each, or will let ihe entire
lut go for Jii.uO. I want 25 plants of Swalnaona alba.

W. B. JOBES, Florist, Bordentown, N.J.

P. O. Box 300.

Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing

Last Chance!

COV.CRIGCS,S

JOSEPH TOWELL, Paterson, N. J.

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1000 McGOWAN

HEALTHY AND STRONG,

$4.00 per 100.

ALL OTHER VARIKTIKS SOI.D.

S. LITTLEFIELD, N. Abington, Mass.

Mention the FlorlstB' Exchann* when writlnr.

FIELD-GROWN

CARNATION PLANTS

PORTIi, McGOWAN and SCOTT

Extra, $4.50 per 100; ¥40,00 per 1000.
Ist quality, $3,.'J0 per 100; ¥30.00 per 1000.

DIYBREU and PINGREE

Extra quality, ¥5.00 per 100; ¥^5 per 1000.
Terms, Strictly Cash.

THE BOOL FLORAL CO.,

ITHACA, N. Y.

Mention the Florists' Eichdusc when writing.

Carnations.

FIELD

GROWN

PLANTS.

A few thouqnnd Mrs. Krancls Joost,
some at $S-oo and bomn ^x $3.00 per lOU.
Some tjeuood size Daybreak at $3.00

per 100.

Some third size Gold BiuKset at ftz.oo
per lUO.

A few hundred Uncle 'Walter, a fine
commercial scarlet worthy atiial, ni S7.50
per I'll), or #1.00 per dozen.

I^eslle Paul, a variety that if* going- to
make its mark ilii^ winter, 61,50 per dozen ;
I \mvpi planted a houseand there are only a few
left over.

Harriet Bradford is another good new
one at Si.oo per dozen.

ALBERT M.HERR,Lancaster,Pa.

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30,000

CHEAP FOR CASH

Flora Hill
Kvt'liiia
Ked Jacket
Will. ?*colt
Oneida

Field grown. Hue
huehy, healthy plants,
good medium size,
well grown.
NO BUDS ON THEM.
Peach Itlow
iiJeiieHee

£lilora<lo
IVI(;<;owiin
]>lnry Wood
WelleHley

niru. Ftshei'
EinpreMH
nieteor. Etc,

$3.00, $1.00, 95.00 per 100.

According to size.
I study topleaHC every patron and pack careful-
ly in Mglit boxew. I euarantt-e entire satisfaction
and tilg value for the money We have three e\prea8
companies, Adams, American and U S. Please say In
your order by what express company you warn shipped.

CHAS. T. SIEBERT, Sta. B, Pittsburg, Pa.

Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

*,^Jt^of FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS

Medium size. Scott, McGowan. Portia. Tidal Wave
and Scarlet Wave, $20 per ICOO. No order for lesst ban
500 accepted. Address

OSCAR PABST, • - Rutledge, Del. Co.. Pa.

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Carnations For Sale !

MRS. FISHER. $4.00 ppr lOO; $30.00 per 1000.

WM. .SOOTT, ANNA WEBH, HECTOK, C.

A. DANA, ELDORADO, etc., $5.U0 per 100.

P/EONIES S<™°S P'.'"!'" ?""ble white,
red aud pink, $1^.00 per 100.

DOUBLE ENQLISH BUTTERCUP

(Always in bloom, memorial), $13.00 oer 100.

Norway Spruce IJJers^Kt.ra'U'
GEO.L.MAHONEYJ[GO.,Saco,Main9.

Mention the Florists' Exchange wbeu wrlUns.

FIELD=QROWN

September Delivery and Later.

We have a very large stock including
G. H. Crane, Maceo, Glacier and Mrs.
Jas. Dean, in good healthy condition.

Send for Price last.

P. DORNER & SONS CO.,

LA FAYETTE, IND.

Mention the FIorlBtB' Exchange when writing.

S IMPROVED
PATENT...

T

Finest Carnation Support
on the market.

Testimonials from the
largest carnation grow-
ers in the country. Send
in your order now for
August and September
delivery.

18 in. size, $3.50 per 100;
$30 per UiOU. 34 in. size.
$i.liO per 100 ; $35 per 1000.

Liberal discounts made
on large orders.

Cush with onier from
unknown parties.

Write 10

JAMES HORAN i SON,

BRIDGEPORT, CONN.
Mention th. Floiiits' Bxch&ng. when writlnc.

The jUnnpl Extension Carnation

Support.

0

Lancastkk, Pa., June 17, '99.

Mr, Thkron Parkkr,
Brooklyn. N. Y.

Dear Sir:— Your Model Car-
nation Support Is all right In
every way and will no doubt
be considered as necessary
as Rood plants with growers
wbL-n better known, I con-
sider It the best on the mar-
ket, and If your other epe-
claltles are equally as good,
they ehould make another
addition to the money-mak-
ers of 1900. Respectfully,

Albert M. IIbrr.

Fl-ATEUSH, liROOKLYN, N. Y.

Feb. 18. -97.
Mr. Theron Parkkr.

Dear Sir:— Your wire stake
Is certainly a gem. Without
hesitating we Indorse It as
an up-to-date carnation sup-
port. Yours truly,

Daillkdouze Bros.

w. hoboken, n. j.,
Feb. 18, '9i.
Mr. Tderon Parker,

Dear Sir : — It gives me
much pleasure to congratu-
late you upon your success
in Retting up carnation sup-
^ T>ort3. I think that those I

J L have had from you are about

I [ as perfect as anybody will be

I /\ able to make them. They

V I 3 certainly fill my hill for an

ideal carnation support, a
thing I have been looking
for a long time. Wishing
you every success In the sale of them, I ani.

Yours truly, E. AsMira,

Straight Galvanized Stool Rose Stakes

AT LOWEST PIirOKB.

Write for Prices. Circular and Special
Discounts for Early Orders.

The Model Plant Stake Co.,

THERON PARKER. Mqr. Inventor and Patentee,
226No. 9th street, BROOKLYN, N. Y.

Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

Mcgowan. Eldorado. Bridesmaid,
Portia, C. A. Dana, Jahn'a Scarlet, T. Cartledge. A
Webb, Morello and Meteor, $4.00 per lll(», cash.

DANA It. IIERItON. Olcan, N. Y.

Mention the FlorlBts' Exchange when wrltlnR.

STRONG
FIELD-
GROWN

Flora Hill
Ited Jacket

1st size,
2d ••

Daybreak
Thos. Cartle

Ist size,
2d •'

CARNATIONS

HEALTHY

C. A. Dana
McGowan

?.''l'''l',* Arninzindy

Gold Nugget Bon Ton

$8.00 per ICHJ ; t70.00 per 1000,
6.00 " 50.00

.lolin Young New York
■dge 11. d'Or IMrteoi-

n.OO per lOO; lal.OO per lOOO.
5.00 •• 15.00 ••

Jalin's Scarlet Alaska
Will. Scott

let size, »6.00 per 100 ; J50.00 per 1000.
2a Blze, »4.00 per 100.

ROSES.

fSouv, du Carnot
Meteor

Souv, de \Vootton
K. A. Victoria

From 3 Inch pots, $8.00 per 100.

Catherine Merniet Ducbess of Albany
NiphelOH SniiMet

The Dride Bridesinnid

Ifon J^ilene La France

I'erie des Jardins Papa Goutier

From 3 Inch pots, $7.00 per 100 ; $60.00 per 1000.

S 3Vt I X- -A. 3C .

strong plants, from 2},i In. pots, »2.50 a 100 ; $20.00 a lOft'
NEW TItADE LIST ON APPLICATON.

WOOD BROS., Fishkill, N. Y.

Mention the Florist** Exchange when writing.

Scott, McGowan and Eldorado.

5000 FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS.

Scott and McEowan • • • • ] ^i^^-'im
Eldorado ) '^ "" " "•"

Some large CYCAS PLANTS with 40 to 50 leaves.

H. PRiTCHARD,"'Atv;,.T,r'' L. I. Gity, N.Y.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

Field-liiowD Damaiions.

Our stock IhiB year Ih line, free from
disease, and will give you MatlHfaetlon.

TRY THEM.

The following are the prices.
No order for lese one hundred.

PRICES.
Per 100 Per 1000

Alaska $3 00 $25 00

Argyle 5 00 40 00

Armazlndy 5 00 40 00

Evelina 5 00 40 00

Flora Hill 5 00 45 00

Kohlnoor 3 00 25 00

Mayor Pingree ... 3 00 25 00

McBurney 5 00 40 00

McGowan 3 00 25 00

Nancy Hanks . . 3 00 25 00

Portia 3 00 25 00

Tidal Wave . . .. 3 00 25 00

Wm. Scott 3 00 25 00

REINBERG BROS.,

51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, 111.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

115,000 FIELD-CROWN

CARNATION PLANTS

Our plantsare very large and stocky, perfectly healthy, free from dry leaves, etc.

..... «^«— Per 100 1000 Per 100 1000

WM. SCOTT, - - $4.00 $30 lOHN YOUNG, ail sold.

McGOWAN, - - - 4 00 30 DAYBREAK, - - - $5.00 $45

PORTIA, - - - 4.00 35 ANNA WEBB, - - 5.00 45

ELDORADO, - 4.00 35 FLORA HILL, all sold.

FISHER, - - - 4.00 35 NEW YORK, all sold.

°"are'''FOR%ASH'"''oNLV"'' EDW. J. TAYLOR, SoDtfaport, Conn.

Mgntlon th« FlortBta" Exchange when writing.

4 0GIIEII FIELD-GROWN GflBPOK FL|l|ITS-IOO,000

Our Carnations this year are very fine. They have be=n grown with Ihe greatest care, free from

aisease, and are packed light by our improved system of packing, by which we

cao send to all parts of the CTnited States in perfect condition.

MAYOR PINGREE, BUTTERCUP, 81.30 per Doz.i S8.00 per 100.

C. A. DANA
CRIMSON SPORT
CAPTAIN KJNU

IHcGOVV*N
KKIUESItlAID
mitS. FIISIIEK

ARUIAZINDY
I>A VltKE,\K
STOR.M KING

JlIBIl,EE
ALASKA
Kl.ORA HILL
»1.'J.5 per Doz.i $6.00 per 100.

!/• ly. LAMBORN SWEET BRIER

PORTIA ALBEKTINI

SI. 00 per Doz.i S.5.00 per 100.

METEOR
ELDORADO

IVORY
WM. SCOTT

DAMCV QIANTQ Grown from extra choice seed of our own producing, and not surpassed In

■ '»■■«.'■ rfc»-»lWl >S variety, size, beauty of coloring or freedom ofbloom by any others grown.

Price 30ct8. per 100 i 81.00 per 1000.

J. L. DILLON, - - - BLOOMSBURC, PA.

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CARNATIONS

We have a surplus stock of the following varieties, in first-class condition
which we offer at the foUowing rates. They are extra fine stock, the same as
we house for ourselves. Not less than 100 in any one order.

TEIiDVLS, O-A-SH.

Per ino Per 1000

Jubilee $5.00 $45.00

Triumph 5.00 45.00

Flora Hill 5.00 45.00

Argyle 4.00 35.00

Per 100

Armazindy $4.00

Mayor Pingree .... 3.50

McGowan 3.50

Alaska 3.50

Per 1000

$35.00

30.00

30.00

30.00

WIETOR BROTHERS, si wabasn i««., Chicago, ill.

M—tl«i tbm FlortflU' Sx«hanc« whan wrltlBS.

970

The Fl-ORISTS* ExcHKNce.

FOUNDED IN tS88.

Exclusively a Trade Paper.

■ntmil ot New Fork Pott Oflce a» Second OlaitUatW
Publlihed EVERY SATURDAY by

I T, DELANIMPTEJHDPUB, CO,LTD„

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BEGISTEBED CABLE ADDBESS :
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SUBSCRIPTIONa

• 1.00 per year to 0nlted States, Canada and
Mexico. «2.00 per year to foreign coun-
tries in postal union. Payable in advance.

ADVERTISEMENTS!

Copy must reach this office not later than
Thursday in order to secure insertion in issue
of the following Saturday. ^ , , ,., „_

Bate, *1.00 per Inob. Special positions
extia. Discounts on contracts of one month

'orders from unknown parties must be accom-
panied by cash or satisfactory references.

Contents.

BOWLING NOTES »'6

BRIKF8 KOB Busy JLOBISTS . . . . »if

BDII-BING CliMMEHCIAL 0KEENHODSE8 . »<p
BOSlNEBaDlFFlCl-LTIES .... • "'l

Canadian HoKTictii-TnBAL Association . Ml
Candidhm Lily, Flabellatku Fobm oi-

(IIIU9.) "'J

Carnations . • ,. ™=

CATAHionE OF Fruits, Kevibed . . ■ viU

Catalogues IIeceived "ra

Changes in Business •<"

Chrysanthemums . . . • . • "l-
Colors, Nh-w, for Fall and Winter . «JU

Correspondence "l"

European 1'lant Ni.tes . . . .a,.

Flower SHOW Oates ajl

Foiled, UcT Not Vet Caught . . . «73

Get OUT oftiie UUTS 970

Glass Trust, The "™

KissiNii Bug, The(I11u8.) . . . ■ «li
New Conservatories at Central Park,

N. Y '-'BS

Pdblications »7'l

NOB-EBY Department "81

Obitdary ;

J. P. Zimperman 971

Personals 975

Protkction Against Trusts . , .973

Question llo.x 977

seed Catalogue in Spanish . . . 97ii

Seed Trade Keport 9B3

S. A. F. Plant Kegistbation . . .971)
Trade Notes:

Columbus, O.. Pittsburg . . . .961
Bosion, Buffalo, HbilaaelphiK . . .986
Hamiltoii, -Montreal, Ottawa . . .967
Cleveland, Grand Kapids . . . .976
Chicago, St. Louis, Madison, N. J. . . 981
Newport, R. I., New York, Provi-
dence, S . Paul 971

New Publications.

Floral Designing from Piiotograi-iis.
We have received from the publisher,
Dan'l B. Long, Buffalo, N. Y., a copy of
his new book, vplth above title, and from
a review of its contents, we believe that
all florists, whose business it is to "make
up" pieces, will find the illustrations
thei-eiu, and tlie ideas they convey, of
great practical utility. The iJH halt-tone
reproductions, with standard piices tor
same annexed, cover the greater number
of designs called for by the average pur-
cliaser, and, as Mr. Long has devoted
years of study to the subject of arrange-
ment, it is but fair to assume that he
here presents an effective working album
of great value.

Society of American Florists.

Dkpautment of Plant Registration.

Registered .September 21, 1809. By
M. H. Walsh, Woods Holl, Mass., rose
J. S. Fay (Prince C'amillede Rohan X Pierre
Notting), vigorous, free and as hardy as
the hardiest of the H. P. class; color
deep crimson; tips of petals bright
scarlet.

By W. K. Hall, Clyde, O., carnation
Little Pink (.Mars X Asa Gray), very
dwarf branching, very free; color bright
jiiuk. Carnation Clyde, sport from Mrs.
E. G. Hill, habit same as parent, foliage
somewhat lighter green; color soft,
brilliant scarlet.

By Peter Henderson & Co., New York,
lanna Governor Roosevelt, a sport from
unknown variety; strong, compact habit,
foliage light green, height 4 feet; color
red and yellow, irregularly striped,
some Howers all red, the yellow slightly
dotted with red. Flowers full average
size and good form.

Wm. J. .Stewart, Secretary.

A Spanish Seed Catalogue.

Editor Florists" Excluingt-.

Referring to the notice in your issue of
23d inst.,of a catalogue printed in Span-
ish, issued by L. \.. May ik Co., and to
your remark that you believe it is the
lirst undertaking of the kind In America,
we beg to send by bearer a copy of our
catalogue in Siianish, which we have
published for over 20 years.

J. M. TlIORUUKN & Co.

New Colors for Fall and Winter.

Florists, generally, are interested in
knowing the prevailing fashion in color,
and the following information seems
timely :

All the most delicate and attractive of
the new shades are grouped under the
head of pastel tints. There are 15 of
these most exquisite combination colors,
some of the loveliest being a pale pinkish
lilac, a sunshiny yellowish tan and a
pale gray with blue lights. There are
three new shades of deep violet for this
season's dresses and millinery, and a
beautiful new shade of robin's-egg blue.
Phedre is the new deep purple, and the
new blues that will be worn much in
Paris this Fall are called hussard and
ceramique. They are briglit, but rather
crude in tone. Nothing richer nor moie
desirable than the new reddish brown
shjidcs lias been seen in years. The ei-aze
for .■nitoiiinhile riMl is so great that six
new sluidi'S nf the brillianthue have been
devised, one having a yellow light, one a
tinge of jiurple, another of rose, and so
on. These reds are equally becoming to
blonde and brunette women, and just
the thing in dinner or theatre waists.
Almost every shade of gray will be worn
for home and street; that is, tor dressy
home and street use. Pearl gray and ash
grav, beige, mode and castor are all seen
in the few cloths and silks.— From "Cur-
rent Fashions," in Demorest's Magazine
for October.

me Glass Trust.

The latest information regarding this
octopus is a proposition to fix the capi-
tal at $17,000,000. Furthermore, says
the World, it is proposed to raise the
prices still higher. Indeed, prices are
likely to advance any day, because no
window glass has been made since last
May, when the furnace fires were ex-
tinguished, and it is not expected that
the trust can perfect its organization and
rekindle the furnace fires bt-fore Novem-
ber. Meanwhile the factories have only
small stocks on hand, and the large job-
bers are quletl.y looking tor a "corner"
which will euable them to double present
prices and pocket hundreds of thousands
of dollars. The trust is considering a
plan suggested by one of the large job-
bing houses, which involves taking all
the individual factory marks from boxes
and sulislitutiiig the name of the Ameri-
canWiiidow lilassConipany. By thisplan
the consumer will never be able to iden-
tify the glass lie buys as coining from
any particular factory. He buys blindly.
The scheme destroys the value of the
name of the best product and putsoutthe
best and the worst alike anonymously.
It is a scheme which will enable the trust
to close the factories which turn out the
best and most expensive product and
flood the trade with the inferior goods
at the high price of good glass, thereby
increasing profits.

The " private view," orfree exhibition,
on the premises has been found to be an
excellent trade getter during the chrys-
anthemum season. Try it.

The New .Icrsey Floricultural Society
will hold its first meeting on Wednesday
evening, October 4, in the Lindsley Hnil,
on Main street. Orange, N. .1. In future
the society will hold its meetings on the
first Wednesday of each month, instead
of the first Monda.y. The meeting will
be in the form of a smoker and social.
The Morris County Gardeners' .Society
and the New Y'ork Gardeners' Society
have been cordially invited.

Get Out of the Ruts.

There is a great deal in the signifipant
remarks made by President Gammage,
of the Canadian Horticultural .\ssocia-
tion.at the recent meeting of that young
but progressive body, held last week at
Ottawa. Said Mr. Gammage: " Year
by year we increase our capacity ; year
by year we improve our quality, aud yet
year by year do we not copy our neigh-
bors? How many of us carry out the
conceptions of originality we form?
The love of flowers is so well-nigh uni-
versal that every season the wonder
grows that more originality is not dis-
played in choice and selection. There is
a future before those of us who have the
courage to get out of the rut of conven-
tionalities."

While independent action on the part
of many members of the traile has devel-
oped to some extent in late ycaiK, tlicre
is far too much want of individualism
extant to be healthy; too much of the
"follow your leader" method, which,
although" beneficial in war, and in poli-
tics, sometimes, and other arts of that
nature, is not conducive to personal ma-
terial welfare in trade. As Mr. (Jam-
mage truly remarks, we are too prone to
"copy our neighbors." We lack the .self-
confidence that is needed to deiiinnKtrate
our own ideasof originality— that f.ictnr
so necessary to our individual advance-
ment.

And this reproduction of other's con-
ceptions and ideas permeates the greater
portion of our transactions. We grow
certain classes of stock, because our
neighbor does so; we copy his business
methods, even to the point of extending
credit; and oftentimes in the liiiuidation
of our own indebtedness. In that man-
ner we create a sameness, a monotony,
that is obnoxious, detrimental and un-
progressive.

We laud the enterprise of the plants-
man who is ever on the alert for some-
thing new; and while he may not at all
times secure a fitting pecuniary reward,
he has the consciou.snesK that his endeav-
ors have been spent in seeking to be a
lienefactor to his less progressive fellows.

Cultivate, therefore, the faculty of being
original. It requires self-reliance and
perseverance, but it is the father of in-
quiry and comment, which in turn is the
progenitor of business. Go about tlie
work conservatively, judiciously, and in
a tentative manner along correct lines;
and, like patience, it " will bring its own
reward."

Revised Catalogue of Fruits.

REfOMJIENIlEIl FOR CULTIVATION IN THE

VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE UNITED

STATES, AND BRITISH PROVINCES

BY THE AMERICAN POMOLOGI-

CAL SOCIETY.

Revised by a committee of the society,
W. H. Ragan, chairman. This catalogue
has been issued in the form of a Bulletin
(.No. 8) of the Division of Pomology,
Iinited States Department of .\gricullure,
G. B. Brackett, pomologist. In submit-
ting his report at the recent meeting of
the American Pomological Society, Mr.
Ragan remarked that in comparison
with Bulletin No. 6, of a similar charac-
ter, the present Bulletin embraces tlie
names of 1,161 varieties of fruits and 02
of nuts. There are also included in Sec-
tion y, or that portion of the catalogue
embracing "species of native and intro-
duced fruits and nuts grown under culti-
vation in the open air," l.TO species of
fruits and .'!1 of nuts. Of thisclass many
are already successfully domesticated
and utilized as articles of human food,
and all are hopeful species in the hands
of tlie experimenter. He adds: "It
might seem difficult for yourchairman to
prove that this increase of 123 varieties
of fruits as given in Bulletin No. 8 is an
improvement over its predecessor since
brevity is generally considered meritori-
ous in select lists of this character. But
when the extent of territory covered is
taken into consideration, together with
the fact that this catalogue really repre-
sents 19 distinct lists, and the pressure
that is now being brought to bear on
your committee, by intei-ested, if not in

some instances by designing, parties, to
secure places for favorites on said lists,
the society will perhaps indulge the
committee in this slight expansion of its
catalogue of varieties. 1 will add, how-
ever, that many varieties have been
stricken from the old lists, as either value-
less or unworthy, while quite a number
may now be found listed which were not
heretofore. I also find that while there
is an aggregate increase in varieties, tak-
ing all the different species into consider-
ation, there is an actual decrease in some
of the leading fruits, as, for instance, the
pear list, which represented 9.') varieties
in Bulletin No. G, while In Bulletin No. 8
there are but 79.

"The highest aim aud desire of your
committee has been to present reiialiie
data concerning the behavior of vaiietiis
in various sections of our country. If
this desire has not been realized it has
been largely due to the dirticulties experi-
enced in outlining districts sufficiently
homogeneous in soil, climate, and other
important features, and in securing re-
sponses to the numerous inquiries sent
out to practical fruit growers. While
these ditiiculties have been quite real, it
is yet due the fruit growers to say that
thev, as a class, are very generous in giv-
ing" out information gathered through
their expei-ience. Actuated by a desire
to make the work as reliable as possible,
and therefore a safe guide to planters
and others seeking such information, the
work of this revision has been done in
Washington, where easy access could be
had to the library and records of the Di-
vision of Ponudogy as well as oppor-
tunity for frequent consultations with
the pomologist aud his corps of assist-
ants. All uncertainty of origin, nomen-
clature, etc., have been carefully investi-
gated with a view to arriving at correct
conclusions.

"One of the greatest difficulties experi-
enced in the discharge of my duties as
your chairman, has been in securing
abundant and reliable data upon which
to base the revision of the catalogue.
The plan pursued has been substantially
that followed by my predecessors in the
past: that is, in co-operation with the
several State chairmeii and their sub-
coniiuittees. But this plan would sitm
to have li.-iil its (lay, and especially now,
that tile HiviHimi of Pomology is so effi-
ciently aiding tlie society in the perform-
ance of this important work. It would
now seem that we should have a broader
plan, one that would come in touch with
a larger number of practical fruit grow-
ers in the several States and districts of
our couutry. To this end I would sug-
gest that a" special form of inquiry, con-
cerning the behavior of varieties and
their ratings by practical fruit growers
(luite generallv, be sent imt aud answers
secured from "all such available sources.
These, when compiled and tabulated for
publication, by districts, would have a
meaning of far greater value than if
secured as now, from so limited a num-
ber of individuals. In other words, I
should make this inquiry very general,
so much so that answers would be
secured from a large list of practical fruit
growers. And I would have these an-
swers to come direct tothecominittee.or
to its chairman, and not through any
secondary channel. These answers or
reports on the behavior of varieties,
when compiled and tabulated by your
committee, would much more faithfully
and accurately present the lists of varie-
ties for each of the several districts than
can the present plan.

" As to how these answers, or reports,
are to be secured, I would recommend
that a printed list of varieties, embrac-
ing all that may be well known and
tested, of each species of fruits and nuts,
with their descriptions and blanks for
new and unknown varieties, with fi-inks
for their return, after being filled out, be
sent to fruit growers. These blanks, as
above indicated, should embrace a pretty
large list of names of varieties that are
likelv to receive the approval of fruit
grovvers, who have tested them, to be
followed bv the usual descriptive columns
and the abbreviated de.-criptions, subject
to sucli changes as the person reporting
would indicate, and a column for his rat-
ings of the particular vai-iety. 1 his col-
umn to be marked by him, ill all in-
stances, If the variety succeeds with him
(the reporter) to be 'indicated by an
asterisk (•); if highly successful, by two
asterisks (**); if considered promising,
by a dagger (t); if tested and found un-
desirable, by a dash (— ); or if unknown
or untested by hiin in his locality, by a
dotted line (... .).'

" With answers to this form of inquiry,
we would secure exact and reliable data,
from a practical standpoint that would
be of great value to planters and others

September 30, 1899.

The F^lorists' Exchange.

971

seeking such information, while the Fact
that the catalogue revision was baaed on
the far greater numbers of answers re-
turned, would add still more value and
importance to the work of the commit-
tee and the society,"

Mr. Ragau acknowledges the invalua-
ble services, in connection with the com-
pilation of the catalogue, rendered by
Mr. T. J. Lyon, Professor E. J. Wickson,
Col. Brackett and Mr. W. A. Taylor,
secretary of the American Pomological
Society.

Fruit growers, the country over, are
particuhirl.v imli'htcd to the American Po-
mological Sdi-icty for the invaluable sta-
tistical information presented in the
catalogue in (luestiou; and nonetheless
so to the United States Government for
the publication and distribution of the
pamphlet. We hope the time is not far
distant when a similar service will be
rendered by the Government to the So-
ciety of American Florists' and Ornamen-
tal HortifultiiriHts, in the compilation
and disBeiniiiatinii of information with
relation to thr various staples of our in-
dustry.

Flower Show Dates.

[Secretaries will oblige by forwarding dates
ot exbibitioDS not included in the undernoted
Hat.]

Rrockton, Mass., November 1-3.— Garden-
ers and Florists' Club. Waiter E. Baker, secre-
tary.

Chicago, November 7-11. — Horticultural
Society. W. N. Kudd, assistant gecretary,
Koom, 202, 185 Dearborn street.

Boston. November 7-10. — Massachusetts
Horticultural Society, KobertManniDg, secre-
tary.

PonaHKEEPSiE, N. y„ November 8 10.—
Dutchess County Horticultural Society. Wal-
lace G. Gomersall, Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y.,
secretiiry.

WoHCKSTER, Mass., November 8-9.— Wor-
cester County Horticultural Society. Adin A.
Hlxon, 18 Front street, secretary.

Providence, R. I., November 9-10.— Rhode
Island Horticultural Society. C. W. Smith, 61
Westminater street, secretary.

TarRytown, N. Y., November 10-11.— Tarry-
town Horticultural Society. Jas. T. Scott,
recording secretary.

Newport, R. I., November 14-16.— Newport
Horticultural Society. Alex. MacLellan,
Ruggles avenue, recording secretary.

Waco, Tex., November 16-17.— Texas State
Floral Society. Mrs. M. B. Davis, recording
secretary.

OBITUARY.

J. p. Zimperman.

J. P. Zimperman, Wocnistock, 111., was
buried on ThurKdMy week. l''or several
years past Mr. Zimperman was a well-
known figure at Spring-field, III., during
the Illinois State fairs, through the inter-
est he took in numaging and arranging
the Mc'Henry t'o.'s e.xhihit. He was a
genial German farmer fiorist. McKellar
it Winterson sent a fine standing star
and crescentto the funeral, asa memento
of a good friend and customer.

Ess.

Business Difficulties.

New York.— Owen P. McDonald, man-
ager of a florist's store at (jll Madison
avenue, has filed a petition in bankruptcy,
with liabilities offO,G31,and practically
no assets. Part of the liabilities were con-
tracted this year with Stanley A. Keeler,
as a partner, and the balance is indi-
vidual debts, some of them ten years old.
Mr. McDonald has been identified with
the florist business for 20 years. — N. I'.
Times.

Needham, Mass.— W. H. Watson is in
bankruptcy. Liabilities, $2,995.63; nomi-
nal assets, $400.

Windsor Locks, Conn. — Howard A.
Pinney has leased land on Main street,
on which he intends to erect a green-
house and salesroom.

Dickson, Tenn. — John McParland,
formerly of Minnesota, will start in the
flower, fruit and vegetable business here.

Amsterdam, N. Y.— .lohn C. Hatcher
has leased a new store at CiO East Main
street for a term (if ten .years. Consider-
able improvements will be made. Mr.
Hatcher expects to occupy his new
quarters January 1 next.

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IF you expect to sell your Fall stock you
must tell the Trade what you have. The
quickest, best and cheapest way to let them
know is through the advertising columns of

the FLORISTS' EXCHANGE

Don't miss this opportunity to get in
10,000 copies and reach the whole Trade.

Forms Close Thursday, October 5.

Send Advertisement by Return Mail

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Index of Advertisers.

AkeburstCtaaB&aon 980

Allen O H 963

AUen J K 978

Allen W8 978

Am Oaidenlng. 96/

Am Jadoo Co 976-81

Am RoBeC) . 968

Ascbmann 0 981

Badtr J 980

Baker W J 978

Baldwin A J 980

BallerFA 977

Baseett b Washburn 979

Batson 8 980

Bayersdorfer H ji Co 984

Beaulleu H 962-67

Becker Fred 0 980

Beckert WO 981

Belcber A F 977

Berckmans P J Co.. 98D

BergerH H StOo 963

BemingH 0 979

Black OhaB 964-68

Blanc A C 4o 984

Blanvelt Si Onttman 978
Bobbiuk b Atkins... 968

Bock W A 980

BollesF A 660

Bool Floral Co 969

Boston Letter Oo 984

BrintonWP 9C4

Brown, A. H 968-77

Brown A L 974

Brown P 976

Bnnyard HA 979

Burdett P H 962

Burpee WA4 Co... 963

ByerBros 976

Carmodj J D.. 983

Obinnick W J 977

Cleary & Co 975

Cliffe'sGbouBes... 966-68

Cloud E J 967

Olacas&Boddlugton

Oo 901

Colli -sh JW 974

Collins T 979

Oonard & Jones Co .. 964

OonnellB 969

Cottage Gardens ... 061

Cowen'sN Sons 983

Coi C W 976

Cox Seed Co 963

Orabb * Hnnler 967

Craig Bobtn Son ... 977
Cunningham J. H . . 975
OutFlower Exchange 978
Darlington H D.. .968-«0

Daw J 8 979

Daytn Paper Nov Co 979
Dean Boiler Co 982

Detriche V 964

Deutsche Qartner

Zeltung 981

Dletsch A &Oo 982

Dillon J L 969-77

Dlngee b Oonard Co. 964

DollC F 968

Domer F b Sons Oo. 969

Dorval VS 968

Dreer Hy A 981

Dnmont& Co 979

DysingerM 4 8 ... 065
Edwards & Docker.. 979

EhretF 978

ElcbbolzH 967-76

Elsele C 984

EiseleJ 0 980

Elizabeth NurseryOo 963
ElllotlWm4 Sons. 961-62

Elliott W H 079

Ellis Sc Pollwortb.981-84
Ellwanger 4 Barry.. 964
t:mmanB Oeo M.. 966-68

Evenden Bros 968-77

Faust HO 4 0o 976

F & F Nurseries . .. 964
Florist Hail Ass'n. . . 981

FloydlO 967

Foster LH 98 i

Fryer E 968-76

Garland Q M 982

Geiger O R 967

Geller S 984

Gibbons HW 982

0iblln40o 983

Qoldring Bros 980

Oorton&Lldgerwood

Oo 983

Green Ohas H 968

Greene 4 Dnderhlll 965

Qunther WH 978

Hall W E 968

Hammond B 982

Handle J 8 968

Hansen H C 967

Harris 0 A 4 Oo 976

HartM A 978

Heiss J B 980

Heller 4 Co 963

Henderson P 4 Oo. . 964

HenneckeC Co 982

Uerendeen Mfg Co.. 983

Herr AM 969 76

Herrmann A 981

Herron D R 969

Hcsfer W J 980

Hews A H 4 To 982

Hicks 4 Crawbuck.. 978

HilflngerBros 982

HIUEG 4 Co 979

HIppard E 983

HItcblngs 4 Co 9t4

Holton S Hunkel Co 979
Hopper M E 4 R ... 966

Horan EO 978

Horan Jas b Son 969

Hort'l Advertiser... 981
Hoyt's 8 Sons Co... 964

Hubbard T 8 Co 964

Hughes Oeorge J 975

Hulsebosch Bros 963

Bunco 967

Winger C 98 ■

Indian Gardening.. 981
Internat'l Heater Co 983

Jackson E B 966

Jackson 4FerklnsOo 963

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Jacobs S b Sons. . . . 983

James F 964

JenningsEB 976

Jobes W B 069

Johnson 4 Stokes... 962

JonesHT 977

Joosten C H 962

Kastlng Wm F 979

Kay W H 981

KelseyHP 979

Kennlcott BrosOo.. 979

KnapperA 974

KraberWQ 980

KrausM E 976

KuehnO A 979

Lager 4 Hnrrell 079

Langjahr AH. ... 978

Lang J 978

Lappe J 97C

Lenker 0 980

Ltmpreoht 8 J 979

LitUefieldHF 968

LlttlefleldS 969

Locktand LumberCo 981

LongDB 984

Lord 4 Bnmham Co 98:i

Ludemann F 980

MaderP 966

Mahoney O L 4 Oo.. 969
McCarthy N F 4 Oo. 976

McFadden EO 981

McEellar4Wlllterson918

McManns J 978

Menand L 968

MerkelO 4 Son 968

Meyer J 0 4 Oo 981

Michel P 4 BOo.... 963

MillangF 978

Miller OL 980

Model PlantStakeCo 969
Monlnger John C Oo 983

Monkhou eJ 964

Moon 8(1 .. 9C4

Moore, Hentz4 Nash 979

Moms Floral Co 96r>

Moss G M 978

Murphy Wm 967

977
9S2

977

913

979

81

Nafl Florists' Board

of Trade

National PlantOo...
N YOut FlowerOo..

NleBsen L

O'Brien T F .
Ormeby E A

Ouwerkerk P 964

Pabst 0 969

Peacock W P ggg

PennockSS 978

Peterson J A 974

Pierce F O Oo 982

Plerson F B Oo 961

Plnehurst Nurseries 963
Pittsburg OutFlower

Co 979

Pitzonka G 967-76

Plant Seed Oo 963

Pritchard H ! 9b9

Pullen A 964

Quaker City Mach Co 983

Rackham G A 968

Rttwson WW4O0.. 963

Reed 4 Keller 984

Reeser O A Oo ....
Relnberg Bros... 9(

Renard Jos

Richmcnd Store Co
Ricksecker Obas H.

RlppergerOeo „.

Roeding G O 961

RolkerAASons 962

Rose Mfg Oo 982

Rupp JF 966

Ruxton F 4 N Co . . 980

Ryerson U.O 981

Schafer J 967

8cbiIlerJ L 963

SchmitzFWO 9112

Schultheis A 974

Schultz A 96H

Schwabe 0 O .' 976

ScoUay Jno A 983

HeaOllff Nursery... 977

Heawanbaka Gbs 980

Hhellroad rrb'se Co. 963

Hherklan W F 978

SburtleSf J B Jr 976

SlebertC T 969-82

Skabcura Dip Go . . 982

SkfdeWiv S8 974

Smith N SHOD 980

Smllb W 4T Co 977

Soltau O 4 Oo 966-76

Spy Hill Oonserva-

t ries 968

Stahlbut H 966

Stearns A T Lnm Oo 983

Steffens E 984

Stoothoff H A 4 Co.. 972
Storrs 4 Harrison Oo 964

StuderN 980

Stnmpp 4 Walter Oo 962
Stuppe Wm 968

SatherlandaA 979

Taylor FA. 977

Taylor E J 969-77

Tljarp A J 968

Thorburn J M 4 Oo. 962
Tobarco Warehous-
ing 4 Trading Co. 982

TowellJos 969

Towill E 968

Traendly 4 Scheuck 978

Trowbridge BH 967

Van Home Grlffen

40o 982

Vanghan's Seed

Store 962

Vick & Hill Oo 980

Vincent R Jr4 8on.964-66
Vredenburg 4 0o... 964

Wataon Pft Oo 96S

Watson TR 964

Woalhiired T W Sons. 982

Webcr084 Oo 982

Weber H 4 Sons 967

Weeber 4 Don 963

Welch Bros 968

Whllldln Pottery Co 982

Whltton 4 Sons 966

Wlotor Bros 969-79

WlttboldOeo 980

Wolf AQ4Bro 983

Wood Bros 969

Wood EM& Co 977

Young J 978

Young T Jr 978

Young & Nugent... 979

Zellero 4 Son 966

ZlmglebelD 978

Index of Advertisements.

PLANTS, SEEDS,
BULBS, FLOWERS.

Acalypha 961

Achillea 965

Ageratum 965

Altemanthera 975

Alyseum 965-67

Amaryllis 969

Ampelopela 963-64

Aniirrhinum 967

Aqullegla 966

Aralias 9H0

ArdiBia 963-74

Araucarias 980

Asparagus... 961-66 -68-74
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Asters 963

AstUbe 966

Azaleas 963-64

Begonias 9d5-68-N0

Biota 980

Browallia 961-75

Bulbs ( not specifical-
ly named) . . . 961-62-63

Caladliims 98('

Calceolarias 984

Callas 962-63

Oannas 964

Canterbury Bella... 976

Oarex 9tit)

Oamations. .961-61-65-66
-967-68-69-7 6-7 7-80-84

Caryopterls 966

OhrysanthemuiBB 965-75

Cinerarias 962-65-S4

Clematis 963-64

Coreopsis 966-76

Cosmos 963

Crocus 962-63 .

CrotouB 961-7;

Uryptomeiia 96:]-8u

CupreMSUs 96^

Cut Flowers 978-79

Cycas 980-84

Oyclamen962-€3-65-75-8u
-984

CyperuB 980

Daisies 963-76

Delphinium 966

Dielytra . , 964

Digitalis 966

DracaBnaa 966-68-80

Ede'.wels 984

Erica 974-8ii

Eu'alia 965

Ferns. . ..964-65-68-74 76
-979-8 .'-84

Flcus 961-64-80

Foxgloves 976

Freesta , 962-63

Fuchsias 975

Funkia . 966

Oaillardia 966

Galai 979

Gardenia 864

Genista 96n

Geraniums. .961-66-76-76

Geum 966

Grasses 963

Grevillea 966-80

Heliotrope 965-75

Herbaceous Plants. 966

Hibiscus 961-66

Hollyhocks 963-65-76

Hyacinths 962-63-84

Hydrangeas. 964-8'i

Hypericum 963

Impatiens 966

Iris 965

Ivy 966-68

Jnsticla 9>(0

Lavender 965

Lilacs 964

Liliums 961-62-63-64-84

Lobelia 966

Lychnis 965

Lycopodium 965

Manettia 965

Marantas 968

Matricaria 965

Mignonette 963-68

Mountain Fleece . . . 96^
Mushroom Spawn 962-63

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Myosotis ...963-65-76-84

Myrtle 965

Narcissus.. .961-62-63-77
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Orange 066

Orchids 961-79

Oxalis 969

PeBOUlas 964-69

Palms 961-62-63-64-66-74

-977-80
Pansles. .962-69-66-69-76

-976-84

Pelargoninms 966-80

Petunias 965-76

Phlox 966

Pinks 965

Primulas 962-05-76-80-84

Privet 962-63-64

Rhododendrons 964

Hoses... 963-64-65-69-77

Kudbeckla 966

Kuseella. 961

Seeds (not speclfl-

catly named) 963

Helaglnella 980

Hhrubs (not sped

flcally named) . .963-64

Sileue ' 963

Small Fruits 963-64

Smilax . . .961-67-69-74-77

-979-80-84

Solanum ., 965

Splrffia 964-69

Htatlce 965

Stocks 9ti5

StrobilanUies 976

Swi-et Peas 963

Sweet William 966

Tarragon 977

Trees 965-64-79-80

Tulips 962-63

Vegetables 962-68-64

Verbenas 963-66

Viburnum 964

Vincas 966

Violets.. .961-64-65-67-69

-976-77-80-84
Yucca 965

MISCELLANEOUS

Auctions.. . .961-66-75-78

Baskets 979-84

Bees ,. 967

Board of Trade V84

Boilers 966-82-83-84

Books. . . . 962-03-75-81-84

Boxes 963-79-84

Business Opportuni-
ties 966

Out Flowers, Whole-
sale and Oommjs-
sion Dealers.... 978-79

Fertilizers 976-80-81

Florists' Letters 984

Florists' Supplies .978-79

-984
Flower Pots, Vases,

Tubseto 978-82

Fruit and Flower

Plates 964

Olaes 982-83

Glazing Points.. .981-82
GreenhouseOon-

structlon. 982-84

Greenhouse Lumber 966
-981-82-83

Gutters 982

Hail Insurance .... 981

Hose 981

Insecticides 962-72-81-82

Mastica 982

Metal Designs 984

Mobs 979

Newspapers 981

Peat 979

Pipes, Joints and

Valves 966-81-83

Pumps 981

Putty 983

Sale or Rent 966

Sash 98:i-84

Stakes & Supports 969-82

Stationery 984

Tile 984

Tools, Implements

etc 962-82-83

Tying Material 984

Ventilators 982-83-84

Wants 984-66-67-76

Wire Designs ..978-79-84

usiness Paper
usiness Men:
^■"^ Florists' Exchange

972

The Florists' Exchange.

Santhepms^

Early varieties are once more iu the
marlcets, eacli succeeding year seeing a
few days clipped off the record iu point
of earliness. (iastellier, Marquis de Mout-
mort, Berguiann, and the new Pride of
the Marltet gave quite a range of co'or
to select from by September 12. This is
practically as early as it is possible to
get tiowers to develoi), arjd also as early
as they are needed, for it is not until the
cool nights of early September that the
human birds of passage begin to flit back
to town.

Pride of the Market is making a name
for itself. A crimson that will come in
by September 10, without any signs of
burning, is worth growing.

In tw'o or three weeks more chrysan-
themums will be plentiful enough when
the Monarchs, Glory of the Paciflc, and
its white sport will he in. Some of the
new varieties of last year, wliicli were
described as coming in from the middle
of September onward, should be heard
from soon. ,Sunderbruch {September 22)
is showing color, and so are early buds
of Hounaffon. Mrs. Robinson, too, I no-
tice is coming on rajiidly, and counting
four weeks from the time the bud shows
color, till the flower is developed (which
is about the usual time), indicates that
this variety will be in about the same
time as last .^ear — October 19. Hobin-
son is very line this year. Itisone of the
kinds that more than hold their own
from season to seasou; one of the kinds
that come lo light once in ten years or
so.

While there is a falling off in the num-
ber of chrysanthemums grown for New
York market in some sections, it is made
up in other localities; and the supjjly will
be about the same as last yeai. Prices,
I am afraid, will not not rule high
though flneflowersalwaysfind a market.

New York is not wildly enthusiastic
any more about chrysaulhemums. I
hear no talk of an exhibition yet, while
all the towns around are busy perfecting
their arrangements for Uieir annual
show; and Chicago is launching out into
a |ll,Oi)0 a day enterprise. I'erhaps New
York is waiting to see if It Uves through
the Dewey celebration.

('omiug back to the growing side of
the business, always be careful that
your plants are perfectly free from insect
pests before the buds show color. If not
done in time, it cannot be done at all
without considerable damage to the
flower, and it is hardl.v conducive to an
extensive use of tlie flowers, if my lady
happens to discover a choice and varie-
gated assortment of black, green and
yellow fly hidden in the petals of some of
them.

Mildew seems worse this year than
usual. While some parts of the country
are dry enough, this section has had
more than its share of rain and dull
weather, which probabl.v accounts for it.
Mildew is always worse where the plan Is
are too crowded, and the obvious moral
is, give all the air you pos.sibly can and
always have your houses dry by evening.

Feeding with liquid fertilizer can be
carried on for some time yet, with the
mid.'icason and late varieties. The chry-
santhemum is a gross feeder, but it is
much more advisable to teed lightl.v and
often than to give the plants any strong
doses, which only kill the feeding roots
and make the last state worse than the
first. Liquids made from cow, sheep or
horse manure are all good, and the diet
should be as varied as possible. Nitrate
of soda, in the proportion of one pound,
dissolved in HO gallons of water, will
give a healthy gloss to the foliage, and
bring out brighter and cleaner the color
of the flower.

Plants that have been grown outside
should be cleaned over and got in at the
earliest opportunit.v. Ikni't crowd them,
particularly if they are pot plants, for
you should aim to keep all the foliage
you possibly can to enhance their ap-
pearance. .Specimen plants, too, need a
good deal of attention now; disbudding,
tying into shape, and so on. A poor
specimen is worse than none at all, and
your patrons will know by the well
grown plants to be seen at an exhibition
what a specimen ought to look like.

If any thrips are noticed in the houses,
spray tJie plants with tobacco water, or

whale oil soap, to clean them out, if pos-
sible. It thev gel in the flower they soon
make an nJisightly ohjci't of it, especially
the white flowers that show every mark
and bruise.

Plowers should be cut and stood in
water, at least 12 hours before shipping,
to allow the stems to absorb as much
water as they will hold. Then they can
be shipped 500 miles and come out of the
box crisp and fresh. Cut off half an inch
of the stem just the moment you are
dropping it into the water, and the pores
will absorb the water much more readily.
Have the tub, or whatever you stand the
flowers in, deep enough, so that the
flowers will stand upright.

When shi]ii]ing p.-ick your blooms care-
fully. The returns are small enough,
without having your commission man
send out word that "last shipment is
useless, arrived all bruised."

Use long, shallow boxes that will ac-
commodate a good length of stem and
never put more than two layers in a box.
Put a roll of paper under the neck of the
flowers iu the bottom layer; use lots of
tissue paper between and around the
flowers; fill your box full, but not jam
full, and then all you can do is trust to
Providence and the expressman. The
chrysanthemum is a bulky flower to
handle, which takes a good deal of the
proHt out f)f it, but as the legless man re-
marked, " What's the use of kicking."

loRA.

mandB, it will be much better to buy
seedlings now and fill up the beds than
it will be to wait until next Spring.
Plant in good rich soil, and do not at-
tempt to protect them at all until very
severe weather comes.

Callas that were potted up at the be-
ginning of the month will have made
some growth by this time, and, if not
already put In the greenhouse, this
should" be done at once, as the nights are
becoming a little too cold for callas out-
doors.

Vioi.ETS.— The shippingseason of these
charming flowers is just upon us, and a
word or two on the different methods In
bunching them will not be out of place.
Many times last season we saw interior
flowers bring a higher price than those
of a better grade, simply because they
were Ijunched in such a manner that
every flower showed to the best advan-
tage. This is worth looking into by all
growers. Tie the bunches so that they
will show to the best, and have a few
nice leaves surrounding every bunch.

European Plant Notes.

London is just now very full of Ameri-
cans, and almost witliout a single excep-
tion they are all very keen upon the
flower shows. Dahlias seem to have
particularly caught on with them, and

The " Kissing Bug," in Household Utensils.

BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS.

Carnations. — There are many plants
yet left in the field, intended probably to
fill benches that are at present occupied
with early chrysanthemums. To let these
plants come into flower while they are
outside is poor policy ; the blooms pro-
duced are usually of an inferior grade,
and the length of the flowering period of
the plants is curtailed accordingly. If
tlie flower stems are kept picked off
until the plants are on the benches in the
greenhouse, the.v will continue to yield
flowers next .Summer, long after the ones
that were planted early have ceased to
bloom.

Roses. — Mildew seems to keep making
attacks in spite of all precautions taken,
and until regular firing commences it is
more or less troublesome. Dusting
affected foliage with sulphur will keep it
in check, however, until we can use the
sulphur on the pipes; then there should
be n(j more trouble with mildew until
next .Spring, if the syringing and ven-
tilating is done with proper judgment.
Old plants that rested during the Sum-
mer and were cut back and started the
first of the month will require more
generous treatment with regard to
water, feeding, etc., astliey develop more
foliage. Loosen the sui'i'ace oi the soil
lightly, and applj' a couple of inches of
well rotted manure. Benches of young
plants should need no mulch yet, neither
is it advisable to commence feeding them
at all until the soil they are planted in
becomes partially exhausted. Fumi-
gating will have to be done regularly
from now on to keep down green fly.

Pansirs that were sown in rows can
now be traiis[ilanted into the beds al-
ready prcp.-uTd for them. If through an.v
reaH(ui 1 he seed did notcomegood and the
stock of plants on hand is likely to be
inadequate for the usual Spring de-

several with whom I have had a chat,
expressed a determiuatiou to go in for
dahlias when the.v got home again. " We
can't grow dahlias like these ontheother
side of the water,'" was the generally ex-
pressed opinion.

The cactus section is, of course, the one
that the decorative florist must keep his
e^'es upon. There has been a record in-
flux of new varieties this year, and cer-
tificates have been much too freely
granted li.v both the National Dahlia So-
ciety and the Royal Horticultural So-
ciety. The varieties mentioned below
are the cream of the lot, and florists will
do well not to lose sight of them.

Green's White. — In several respects
this in the finest novelty of the season,
and iiarticularly in that it is by far the
nearest approach to the good wliite cac-
tus dahlia that everybody has been ask-
ing for. The stem is stout, long and stiff,
and taking it all round, the first-class
certificate awarded it by the National
Dahlia Society is well won. Keyne's
white is hopelessly beaten, and even the
newer comer. Miss Webster, is distanced.

Red Rover. — After being refused a cer-
tificate by the National Dahlia Society
the Royal Horticultural Society has done
the needful with this variety, and John
Green is correspondently proud. The
size is enormous. The owner won't i)art
with the stock just yet, he says, but
means to hold on until he can get a big-
ger stock and a bigger price.

Curled Cactus Fantasy— certificated
in 1896, was the parent of this new race,
which hasnow received ncitableailditions
in the varieties Mrs. SIcpluMison Clarke
and Mrs..). 11. Seescoiiihe, lioih of which
show the curling of the florets in a very
marked degree, lioth these varieties will
assuredly become popular in the near
future. Both flowers are of good size,
and the prettily curled florets are a great

attraction. Depend upon it, this section
is going to be a very popular one, and it
will bear watching.

Begonia Gloire de Lorraine Im-
proved.— The immensity of favor with
which Gloire de Lorraine begonia was
received, almost as soon as it made an
appearance, and the hundreds of thou-
sands of plants that have been grown in
all parts of the country since then, pre-
pared us, in a measure, for developments.
It was morally certain that they would
come, and come they have. While look-
ing round Sutton & Sons' nursery the
other day at Reading, 1 caught sight of
a fine batch of plants with flowers larger
and of considerably more substance, but
upon inquiry I was told that there was
no intention of giving the strain another
naiue. Since then 1 have seen, in several
quarters, like strains of superior flowers,
and now at lastwe have a name. At the
last meeting of the Royal Horticultural
Society an Award of Merit was given to
a markedly distinct and improved variety
called Mrs. Leopold de Rothschild. The
new comer is of more compact habit than
the type, and the flowers arelarger, moie
circular, and more substantial. In re-
spect to vigor of growth and freedom of
flowering it is fully the equal of the
"Glory " begonia, and that is saying a
good deal. The raiser is James Hudson,
gardener to Leopold de Rothschild, at
Gunnersbury House, Acton. Up to the
time of writing I have notheard whether
or not he still holds the stock.

Viator.

Protection Agfalnst Trusts.

Eiiitor Florists^ Exchange.

I see that the idea set forth in my letter
to you of last November and published
in the December .3, 1S98, issue of the
LxuHANGE, as regards the florists manu-
facturing their own glass, was under
consideration by the delegates at the
S. A. F. convention at Detroit, and that
they are not only in favor of manufac-
turing their own glass, but also of co-
operative purchasing, or manufacturing
of flower pots, pipes, and all other green-
house material. As a co-operative pur-
chasing committee would still have to
buy of the trusts, about all the florists
could gain would probably be the profits
of the middleman, which, in most cases,
are not unreasonable. How could the
riprisls manufacture their own pipe with-
out buying the iron from the trusts?
The manufacturing of their own glass is
the most practicable and profitable, I
think; and only one thing ought to be
done at a time, and its iiracticability in-
vestigated immediately.

Or the florists might start a glass fac-
tory separate from the purchasing of
other greenhouse material. There is no
doubt but what the American florists
and horticulturists use more glass than
would be made by one factory, and we
would not only want their trade, but
also their good will.

I think each share of stock should be
.f23 or $.'jO; and to begin with no florist
sliould be allowed to have more than
.1100 in stock, in order to giveeach florist
that is willing a chance to hold some
stock. No watered stock, but cash to be
paid for shares when thetactory is ready
to commence operations; and only stock-
holders who risk their money should
have the control and profits. But the
glass should be sold at the same price to
all florists, horticulturists and gardeners,
whether stockholders or not, and at;
only a reasonable percentage above
manufacturing cost. 1 think there would
lie no more risk in starting a glass fac-
tor.y than there is in starting greenhouses,
and under the above conditions I would
immediately take f 100 worth of stock,
and more it needed.

Ohio. B. H. Haverland.

The Kissing Bug.

The " kissing " bug has reached Spring-
field, Mass., and by far the most attrac-
tive one is that displaj'ed in the window
of the Agricultural store. It is construct-
ed of tlie wares they sell — forks, tea
strainers, jelly moulds, fly spatters, sick-
les, etc. See cut reproduced from the
New England Homestead. G.

Tlie Good Stronsr Kind,

80o. Z>ex> lOO ll3ia.

BALES WEIGH 300 LBS.

H. A. STOOTHOIT & Co.. 164-156 W. «th St., N. T City

September 30, 189H.

The F^lorists' Exchange.

973

^rre5pof/def/ce

Insertion will be giveit iti tins column to
all communications free from animus^ but
the opinions expressed do not necessarily
reflect our own.

The Nomination of S. A. F. Officers.

iCditor Florists^ Exchange.

The mention of my name in your
answer to " Solomon Wise," page 1)46,
Floribtr' Exchange, impels me to enter
tlie controversy regarding the merits
and dements of the informal ballot in
nominating officers at the conventions of
the S. A. V. Besides, as I was the first
to introduce it in an association of flo-
rists, it is fitting, perhaps, that I should
say something now.

The system was first offered to the
New York Florists' Club and accepted
when I was presiding officer of that
bod.v. It was offered because there was
some talk, after 1 was elected president,
to the effect that a successful motion to
close the nominations prevented a cer-
tain member from becoming a candidate,
and also prevented his election over me.
That tlie assumption was baseless seems
proven by the fact that the gentleman
who was mentioned then, in that con-
nection, has not been nominated for the
offlceslnce. However, theinformal ballot
in nominating did away forever, I hope,
with any such suspicion of unfairness,
or sharp practice, as was entertained
then. My first acquaintance with the
system began nearly 'M years ago, and
it had then been in successful operation
for a number of years. In offering it to
our local club, however, 1 etiminated one
most import/mt provisifui, viz., that any
candidate receiving a clear majority of
all the votes cast on the informal ballot
was thereby declared elected. It was
my anxiety to provide a contest which
prompted the change, but it was a mis-
take. Subsequently, I offered a motion
to amend by inserting such a clause, but
the club vetoed it and so would not in-
dorse my realization of my error.

That the system of informal ballot in
nominating would be found to woik
satisfactorily in the national society's
conventions I always doubted, while
recognizing the utility of it. In this con-
nection I would say that conventions of
the bod.v, where I first met the system,
do not use it, although the local branches
do — an argument against its use in con
ventions, and for the most obvious of
reasons, viz., that conventions are more
unwieldy than smaller bodies holding
frequent meetings, and also that the
delegates are less or more strangers to
each other.

Laudatory speeches are all right, and
if there was assurance that only lauda-
tion would be used in nominating many
would withdraw oppoi-ition to the viva
voce method; but there isalways danger
that over-zealous friends will say some-
thing derogatory to the other candidates
and create rancor, even though what is
said may be true. Tliere aie few in the
S. A. F. having such a mastery of verbi-
age, and their own thoughts and feelings
when thej- get on their feet and face the
convention, that the.v maybe relied upon
to laud theircandidate without directing
an honest but injudicious fling at another.
That is the kind of speech which is par-
ticularly tiresome while being euIoglHtic.

.\ow, it seems to me that the system
of informal ballot has worked very well
in the .S. A. F. since its adoption. The
conventions have transacted their busi-
ness in the same period of time asNvhen
the other method was in use. conse-
quently the time spent in counting the
l)allots, apparently, has not hindered
the work of the conventions. In any
case there is alwa.vssome business which
can be attended to while the counting is
going on. But I think the system could
be improved by amending it so as to
order that the majority candidate on the
informal ballot be thereby dei'lareil elect-
ed. Many will object tcj this and point
to the Providence ami Hetroit contests,
for president and treasurer, as evidences
of the need for " sober second thought."
To such I would answer that if both de-
cisions were reversed the society might
not be a loser. The adoption of such an
amendment would operate to compel at-
tendance at the session where nomina-

tions were in order, ami any bf)na fide
contests would develop then and there.

In conclusion, Mr. Kditor, I beg leave
to sny that there really seems to be no
occasion forhysterlcs oneitherside: both
have their drawbacks, and the couven-
ticiu in New York, in IDOO, will, no
doubt, have a chance to dosome*'con-
stitution tinkering," unless all the signs
fail. T<:» " Solomon Wise" I beg leave to
pay that it is usually from the opponents
of anything that people e-xjiect action to
change, and therefore it would be in
order for him to offer a motion to repeal
or amend. It does seem hard to ask the
mover of that amendment to offer a mo-
tion fr)r its iinullment, when any one else
could do it just as well.

Let it rest until the convention.

Patrick O'Mara.

The Sweet Pea Situation.

Editor E/orish' Exihangt:.

I am an enthusiastic admirer of the
sweet pea and for more than a decade
have been engaged in its culture. The
discussion, therefore, in the columns of
the Exchange, by a number of special-
ists, during the past few weeks, concern-

the strong competition of the famous
Cohocton sweet peas, the praLses of which
have so well and justly been sung by my
friends, Messrs. Hutcldns, Kawson and
Hamilton. Besides this, a large number
of firsts and seconds were wou in the
color classes and specials, in all 36 pre-
miums, a good share of which were with
blooms grown from the California seed.

.\niither fact that demonstrates that
the seed I used had not alarmingly de-
teriorated in vigor, is thatm.y vIuch have
continued to thrive from the time they
began blooming, the first week in .July,
up to tiie present date, and that, too, in
spite of a severe and long-continued
drougth, one sweeping hurricane and
two disastrous hail storms. The.v are
yet bearing a good many flowers, al-
though not in such profusion, of course,
as they did earlier in the season; and
such vines! To-day, September 18, I
Ijicked a fine lot of blooms of splendid
qualit.v while standing on a six-foot
step ladder, and from vines which, by
careful and exact measurements, are
three inches over ten feet high. And here
again California excels, the vines grown
from the .Santa Clara seed overiopping
them all. If the trellis could be sufficient-
ly extended for support, goodness only

ing what some regard as the deteriora-
tion of California-grown sied, I have
read with eager interest.

I do not assume to explain the cause
of the partial failure of so many of the
New England growers ihis season, but,
in view of my own experience, I cannot
believe that the burden of blame, for the
difflcult.v, should be placed on the seed.
1 have had this season about two hun-
dred feet of trellis, along which were
planted about fifty varieties. Some of
my seed was obtained from W. A. Burpee
& Co., and, therefore, presumably Cali-
fornia-grown; some from S.T.Walker,
of Forest Grove, Oregon, and a large
share of it direct from C. C. Morse & Co.,
of Santa (;iara, California. The planting
was ])riricipall.v done the first week in
April, and both it and the subsequent
culture werein accordance with a system
of my own adoption, the details of which
I will not now take space to explain.
And more thoroughly satisfactory re-
sults, both in the quality and abundance
of bloom, could not reasonably be expect-
ed or desired !

At the threeexhibitions in which I have
made entries this season— at Cohocton,
Elmira and Avoca — my flowers have
twice won first and once second for col-
lections of named varieties, and that, in

knows where the vines would go to if
warm weather continues much longer.
Nor am I alone in this experience, as va-
rious other growers about here could tell
a very similar story of satisfactor.y re-
sults from Western-grown seed.

Then, will Mr. Hutchins, Mr. Pratt
and others, who have joined in this la-
ment at the deterioration of sweet pea
seed grown on the Pacific Sope, kindly
explain why, if the prime fault lies in the
seed, they should get such meagre and
unsatisfactory results, and I and others
have exactly the opposite experience'?

When such failures, as our New Eng-
land friends complain of, occur in such
stj-iking contrast to the experience I
have briefly outlined, and with practi-
cally the same seed, do they not afford
anipli' ground for the belief that the un-
satisiactory results a re (I iic to eitlier unfa-
vorable corrditiorrs or defective culture,
or, possibly, both ?
Avoca N. Y. Edgah A. Higginb.

Editor Florists^ Exchange.

Seeing the constitution of the sweet
pea so vigorously assailed, anrl as ours
continue to respond so well to our treat-
ment, I cannot refrain from registering a
protest. There is no secret about our

system of growing, and as our flowers
have been liner than ever before (having
had no trouble in taking the prize at the
Hower show,) it may Ijeheiplul to olliers.

The seed used was that taken from the
wholesale bags as received from Cali-
fornia, and planted March 1, in separate
varieties, in a cold frame. When the
.Spring had opened the plants were
transplanted to the trellises, in separate
rows, and from 4 to 6 inches apart in the
rows. It would seem, that as the plants
grown in this way have from a month
to six weeks" start oi the seed sown out
of doors, that this woirld give earlier
bloom; but it does not, as all come into
flower at about the tame time. The
plants, however (even at 6 inches apart),
form a dense mass of vines, producing an
enormous yield of first-class flowers fif)ni
June IT) to September 1.^. I have not
made an exhaustive r-tudy of the effect
of transplanting on all plants, but It has
Ijeen beirclliial lor all we havecultivated,
ana especially the sweet pea. The vigor
and root action seems to be all that is
required. Our vines are not over 414.
feet high, but they have been continually
covered with fine flowers, almost from
the ground up. This metliod we have
followed for the past 12 years. As has
been brought out in the communications
published in defense of the sweet pea,
they must not be planted too thickly,
nor fertilizers used without intelligence.
(Jur' results with Jadoo and other fertil-
izeis liavi' Ijeen satisfactory ; butnothing
other than wdiat was placed in the soil
befort^ planting was given until August
1. TIren for twice a week, until this
time, .ladoo liquid was given to one plot,
and liquid sheep manure to another.

This has been, without any question,
the hardest season that w e have experi-
enced in outdoor flower growing (with
di-ought, hot winds and insects galore);
irrnl, while I will admit that imr system
is '■ inteirsive," still, when the sweet pea
will rr'sirond as nobly as it does, there
must not be much wrong with its con-
stitrrtion. Our irrigating water was re-
stricted during the hottest weather, but
tire vines were kept in prime condition,
wrthcrut water, and simply with a mulch
of gi'ass from the lawn. Our greatest
task was to keep the flowers picked and
birnclied, as we grow for commercial
irvri-|ioHes.

In .luly I visited some of the seed farms
in California, and wasimpressed and sur-
prised at tlie care given the crops, and
tire irrtelligent work of even (_'liiiranien.
While the seed is grown upon a large
scale, each variety of sweet pea is grown
in a plot separated from anrjther b.y a
variety of vegetable. The sweet pea
vines were of luxuriant growth, and
with a profuse crop of flowers and seed
polls. To see a crew of Chinamen hav-
ing entire charge of a thresher and
erigirre, and to note the character of the
wnik done, leaves quite a favorable im-
pr'i'ssion on their side, as comirared with
the work sometimes done by our white
employees. While we have man.v applica-
tions for seed grown upon our vines, I
felt, after seeing the California crops, that
we could notimprove upon their product
or methods. Haruv C. Harris.

Colorado Springs, Col.

Flabellated Form of Candidum Lily.

I semi you jjliotograph sinewing a
Candidum Lily, growing in the yard of
Mrs. Kellog, Front street, New Whatcom.
While this flabellated form is quite com-
mon in the Bei-muda Lilies, I have never
met with it before in the Candidum, and
thought you might be interested in a
picture of it. The stem was about three
feet tall, five and one-half inches wide,
and about one-fourth of an inch thick,
and, at the time the photograph was
taken, carried over two hundred flowers.
C. T. Canfield.

New Whatcom, Wash.

Foiled but Not Yet Caught.

A woman's Tirecaution was the means
of foiling the plant swindler in his opera-
tions at Ogdensburgh, N. Y., on Wednes-
day, of last week. The rascal endeavored
to operate his usual garrre on Mrs.
Thomas La wrance, to the extent of %'M,
but that lady, having read of the party's
nefarious dealings in the trade journals,
and before the stock left her premises,
instructed her delivery boy to make per-
sonal inquiry of the alleged customer,
with the result that the swindle was dis-
covered before the goods passed out of
the lad's possession. The individual,
who on every such occasion cleverly
eluilesaiipr-ehension.is described as being
an Englishman, about .30 years of age,
with Imiiwu mustache: when in Ogdens-
burgh he wore a brown fedora hat and
brown clothes. He is still at large.

974

The F=i-orists' Exchange.

Newtown, N. Y.

CarnationB and chrysanthemums are
looking particularly good in this section
this fall. John Donaldson's range of 20,-
000 feet is about all planted, and the
stock never lot)ked better. McGowan
carnations probably never did so well in
the field as they have done this season,
and the Scott andothervarieties are also
in excellent condition, showing such a
mass of long stemmed buds that is not
often met with during the month of Sep-
tember. Chrysanthemums have made a
clean, strong growth and the outlook is
bright for a crop of good Howers. A
house of transplanted mignonette is go-
ing ahead, and bids fair to be a very
pr(jfitable house.

10,000 COPIES NEXT ISSOE!

Send your Advt. by return mail.

1000 BdiaDluiD FarleyeDse

Strong 2 inch stuff, ready for
a shift, $10.00 per hundred.

J. A. PETERSON, 105 E. 4th St.,

CIKCINNATI, OHIO.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

DAI II Dl AUTC Lntnuins. 4-Iq. pots, 18 Id.
rALIfl rLnn l a« hlt^li, -l and 5 leaves. $2.00 per
doz.; $15.ai per UH), 6 In poiB. 2li to 22 In. higb. Gleavee,
t& 00 piT duz ; M5,00 per lUO. 3 ft. In height and diam-
eter, ¥2.00 per plant, »22.00 per doz. 3^ to 4 ft. In height
and diameter, $5.00 per piaut. Areca LuteBcenst4-
In. pots. 22 In. high. 2 and 3 plants to pot, $4.00 per doz.
6-ln. pots. 26 to 3'i In. high, 2 and 3 plants to pot, $12.00
per doz. 9, 10 and ll In. pots, 2 and 3 plants to pot. with
Bideshoots, 5 to 6!^ft. high. $i.00. $7.50 and $12.50 per
plant. K.fntias, In several sizes, prices on appli-
cation. Pandauus Veitchii, 6 Id. pots, nicely varie-
gated, $1.00 per plaDt. 7 In. pots, nicely variegated,
$1.50 per plant.

J. -W. COI^Kl^KSH,

53d and Woodlawn Ave., Plilla., Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

Asparagus Plumosus Nanus ^>

STRONG. PLANTS,

2 in. $4 00 per 100; $3-.00 per 1000.

3 in. $7.00 per 100; $6.5.00 per 1000.
ARUISIA CBENCLATA, tine compact

plants, well berried.

6 io. pots, ftO.OO per dozen.
6 in. pots, Slli.OO per dozen,
8. S. SKIOKI.SKV,

i6s3 K. 7tta St., Phlladelptala, Pa.

M,'ntlon the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

HEADQUARTERS FOR ERICAS

Buy your Ericas In September and October and bring
them In bloom yourself. Savi.^ duty and risk of re-
ceiving them mostly dead from the otner side. I have
25,0(0 growing. Come and see them.

Palms and Decorative I'lnntN In Quantity.
New price list will be ready September I5th.

ANTON SCHULTHEIS,

p. O. Box 78, College Point, N. Y. City.

Mention tile Florists' Exchange when writing.

iSMILAXl

■

I 2000 3 inch pots, $2.50 per 100.
* Strong, healthy plants.

■ ASA. L. BROWN,

■ Davis Avenue, KEARNEY, N.J.

(Near Newark.)

Mfntlon the Florists' Exchange when writing.

LACE FERN!

(Polystictalum 'Wollastonl.)
NOT NEW, BUT EXTRA QOOD.

No Other fern 1b on market that lamorenBefuI and
handsome for finest design work, center pieces, haebeta.
etc. Tbe leading llorTats of Philadelphia and New
York paid for fronds from 12 to 30 luches long, 50c. to
fl.iHjper dozen.

HeBt keeper, as It stays 10 or more days freeh In water.
Easy to propagate, easy to raise, In 40 to 50 degrees,
Without trouble. Pays well If planted between fcmllax
asHnest cut green. Onf-yenr-olil iilnnin. KlOi
ilalf-yrnr, Sfi.OUi 3 iiioiitliN, $1.00 a 100.
FHpfciiiioii Plants, *J-yrar olcl. ra<'li, •'iOc.i
3-y»'ar ohi, $1.0U. A sample bux. by mall, con-
taining 10 plants In above sizes, $1.00. Cultural
directions, from Ave years' experience, given on
application.

CASn WITH ORI>ER, PLEASB.

ALBERT KNiPPER, Frankforij, Phila., Pa.

CtEMAXIST.

Mtntlon th« Florl>t*' Eicbuw. when writing.

Newport, R. I.

Tile season in Newport is drawing to
a close, many of ourvisitorshavealready
gone. Tiie florists, as a rule, have lieen
iiept finite busy, although there have
been fewer balls given than usual. Yet
there has been a conlinuous round of
niusicales and dinner dances, which called
for more or less decoration.

The past week has been a busy one;
with Prince Cantaeuzene and several
other notable foreigners here, things
have beeu lively. Then came the mar-
riage of the Prince to Miss Julia Grant,
which took two days, calling for many
changes in the decorations. First came
tlie Russian marriage on Sunday even-
ing, which called for the fitting up of a
chapel at Mrs. Potter Palmer's. In this
palms and American Beauty roses were
used in great quantities. Other parts of
the house were also decorated on an
elaborate scale. Siebrecht & Son, F. VV.
Smytlie, manager, had a large force of
men at work all of Sunday night. All
Saint's Chapel, where the American serv-
ice took i)lace, on Monday, was under
their hands transformed into a bower of
l:)eauty. Large palms and tree ferns were
freely used, and tall standards of Ameri-
can Beauty roses interpersed. Over the
chancel was suspended a chime of eight
large floral bells, with a garland of Bride
roses attached to each, and, carried back
over the altar, formed a canopy. The
pews were also decorated with Bride
roses, Swainsona galegifolia alba and
valley. The pillars were festooned with
Clematis paniculata and large clusters of
rose Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. At the
reception, whicli followed the marriage,
the tables were di'corated with orchids,
stephanotis and lily of the valley. The
shower bouiiuet carried by the bride was
of stephanotis and valle3'.

William Findlay, who for many .vears
has carried on a flowerand fruit business
on Bliss road, this city, has sold out his
establishment to Peter King. I have not
learned what -Mr. King proposes to do
with bis new purchase. Being a successful
dry goods merchant, he Is not likely to
take up the florist business.

A. McL.

Providence.

Business Bits.

While there is no great amount of
business to report, there has been, how-
ever, a marked improvement in trade in
the past two weeks. Fall openings in
milliiier.v and other stores, and several
weddings, added greatly to the demand
for cut flowers and decorative plants.
We have had some very heavy rain falls
that have practically spoiled all outdoor
stock, and for several days white flowers
were quite scarce. Plant trade is picking
up, there being more calls for small and
medium-sizi'd keiitias and ferns, the Bos-
ton fern being about th? best seller, a
department i-tore here disposing of sev-
eral thousands of tlicse tVi-iis in jiaiis at
.'V.ic. each. Purchasers would hesitate to
pay ii.">c. for the same thing at a florist's
establishment.

Violets matle their ayipearance for the
flr.st time this season, last Tuesda.v, a
few growers sending in several hundred
lots, with the natural consequence that
all did not find a sale; there was only a
fair demand. Roses are improving in
quality.
Among: Groivers.

The Rhode Island gieenhnuses are
well stocked. Mr. Millar has the first
chrysanthemums of the seascju — Marquis
de Montmort; they are bringing good
prices. His later varieties look well.
Roses are cropping well; there is a good
demand for all tnat can be cut. Carna-
tions have done well outside, especially
McGowan, finer plants I do not remem-
ber seeing.

Farquhar Macrae will have some prize
winners among his chr.ysanthemums.
He is priming up for Newport, Brockton,
etc. From present indications he will
give the boys a run, as he did last year.
Carnations and roses are quite up to his
usual standard.

W. B. Hazard has planted more carna-
tions than usual, anticipating an increase
in the demand; he is also an extensive
grower of chr.vsanthemums.

Timothy O'Connor has a choice stock,
the whole of which is disposed of at
retail.

News IteiuB.

M. Sweeney reports an unprece-
dented business, the demand for funeral
pieces surpassing any previous record.
F. A. Fairlirother reports good business
in tills direction. I observed a clock in
the store window upon which were the
worfis " The sad hour," and understand

it denoted the departure, from the firm,
of ,Iohnn.y Wood, who has joined hands
with William Hazard and is opening a
store on Westminster street, where he in-
tends to be the F'leischmanof Providence.

Geo. .Johnson has returned from the
Isle of Man, where he has been sojourn-
ing for the past three months, looking
the picture of health.

T. .1. Johnston is suffering with rheu-
matism, but expects to be able to jump
around when the rush begins.

Alex. Millar is much encouraged with
the result since he launched out in the
store business.

W. Mason, of Warren, is recovering
from a severe attack of t.vphoid fever.

Alvenus Martin is busy reglaziug his
houses.

W. J. Faulkner recently moved to
Warren, has erected two new houses for
the growing of lettuce and cucumbers,
priucipall.v.

Farquhar Macrae, W. E. Chappell and
M. .Sweenej' were at Newport on Thurs-
day, on a tour of general inspection.

A, M.

New York.

Dewey AVeek Brings no Business.

To the florist trade of this city
Dewey week will be remembered as one
celebration in which flowers cut no figure
at all. True, the retailers are buying
enough good stock to keep their win-
dows looking impressive, and an occa-
sional sidewalk florist will snap a really
good bargain; but it has to be a good
one, or he does not want it; for there is
more money to be made just now in sell-
ing souvenirs of Admiral Dewey than
flowers.

The city has put on such a gala dress
as it never donned before, but, as we pre-
dicted last week, tlie florist business is
not benefited much by the celebration, as
bunting and flags have been used princi-
pally. On Fifth avenue some evergreen
wreaths and roping are in evidence; and
hemlock, pine and laurel are to be seen
intermixed. If it had been possible to
obtain enough laurel, and have emi)lo.Ted
that solely, we think the victory senti-
ment would have been more complete.

Commission men are advising their
growers to ship Friday afternoon, and
omit Saturday, as the chances for deliv-
ery on that day are so uncertain. Re-
tailers along the line of the parade are
boarding up their windows to prevent
them being broken by the crowds of peo-
ple; and some of the store keepers have
erected stands, or rather seats, from
which the parade can be viewed. This
will no doubt prove remunerative, as
seats are bringing fancy prices.

Condition of the Market.

Cattleyas are quite plentiful this
week, but the demand for them is not so
good. Violets are increasing daily in
quantity, but there are a good many
coming in that are of such poor quality
that when sold bring onl.y a nominal
figure, and it would be better all round
if these were kept at home. Roses are
moving but slowly and the majority go
at very low figures, American Beaut.v
and special grades of other varieties
being the only ones that bring anywhere
near a decent price.

Mai-quis de Montmort chrysanthe-
mums are on hand and realize 15c. Lily
of the valley ranges from $2 to $4, ac-
cording to length and quality. Carna-
tions are bringing anywhere from .tOc.
to .^l, and there is plenty coming in to
meet all demands.

American Institute SUo^v.

The Flower, Fruit and Vegetable
Show of the American Institute was
held at the rooms of the Institute, in the
Berkeley Lyceum Building. 44th street,
this week. W. Duckham, Madison, N. J.,
staged among otherplants a specimen of
the new areca. This differs from A. lute-
scens onl.y in the coloring, showing a
clear, reddish tint instead of yellow. The
variety is named A. Ilsemanni. John
Lewis Childs had a collection of gladioli
and herbaceous flowers. A. R. Petit
staged ferns and rex begonias, and .Tuliiis
Roebrs a cdllcction of cattlc^Nas and .\(ii-
antum l-'arleyense. Chas. Webber, of
Fort Washington, exhibited two fine
specimens of Acalypha Sauderi,aiid from
Parry's Nursery came a good exhibit of
edible nuts. J. F. Burt, Taunton, Mass.;
Lothrop & Higgins, of East Bridge-
water, Mass., and Rowel & (;ranz,Hicks-
ville, L. I., were the successful dahlia ex-
hibitors in the commercial class. W. (.'.
Krick d'Sjila.ved samples of florists' let-
ters, idso potlKjlders and adjustable iron
plant stands. I'here wasiicloseconipcti-
tion in grapes, some fine bunches being
shown.
t

The vegetable classes were pretty well
filled and the display on the whole was
fairly good, though the room was too
limited to allow of the exhibits being
staged to the best advantage.

New Retail Stores.

J. Foley, 226 Bowery, has opened
a branch store corner of Eighth avenue
and 28th street.

'J. Osborg has started a store at 157.
East 28th street.

Auction Sales.

From the prices palms and decora-
tive plants are selling at in the auction
rooms it would seem that this class of
stock is in fair dem.aud, and the pros-
pects bright for a good business this sea-
son. On Tuesday next, October 3, Wm.
Elliott & Sons will sell a fine collection
of orchids, palms, ferns, crotons, etc., at
Fort Wadsworth, S. I. The stock to be
offered embraces the entire collection of
the late Wm. Haxtun. Cleary & Co. an-
nounce, among other stock, the sale of
45 cases of Dutch bulbs for Tuesday next.

S. A. F. Preparations.

The Board of Ti-ustees of the New
York Florist Club met Monday after-
noon, and a committee of three was ap-
pointed to ascertain the cost of hiring
the tJrand Central Palace for the conven-
tion week of I'JOO. W. H. Siebrecht,
Julius Roehrs and J. H. Troy comprise
the committee. Secretary John Young
was instructed to notify eacli member of
the club to be present at the next regular
meeting, as the question of having a hor-
ticultural show in connection with the
trade exhibit will be brought up for dis-
cussion.

S. J. Limprecht had the furnishing of
the evergreen roping being used on Fifth
avenue during the Dewey parade. An
attempt was made to have the Dewey
arch festooned with roping also, but the
sculptors objected strenuously and the
effort fell through, even though one
prominent retailer offered to do the dec-
orating gratis.

S. J. Limprecht moves this week from
141 to ll'J West .30th street.

A tandem bicycle was raffled in the Cut
Flower Co.s' rooms, last Saturday, and
Frank Millaug was the lucky winner.

Mr. and Mrs. William, P. Sears and
family arrived on the St. Paul, Saturday
morning, September 23, from a European
trip.

Messrs. E. H. and Benjamin James
have arrived from Bermuda on the
Trindad.

Clucas & Boddington Co. received this
week a large shipment of palms and dec-
orative plants from Belgium, all of which
had alread.v beeu sold on advance orders.
.\mong them were two bay trees of ex-
ceptional size, the heads measuring 8 feet
high and 7 feet in diameter, on stems 4
feet high; these were imported for Hon.
W. C. Whitney.

Fritz Kessler, who has been salesman
for his uncle, T. Ehrardt, in the Cut
Flower Exchange, 34th street, has disap-
peared suddenly. He has left no debts,
so far as is known, and his friends are
anxious as to his whereabouts.

In town: .S. Rockafeller, Rhinebeck,
N. Y.

St. Paul.

Trade News.

Trade is increasing in volume each
da.v and the prospects are most encour-
aging. While there has been no killing
frost, still the supply of outside-grown
stock is about exhausted. There is a fair
supply of roses and a few carnations
coming in, while some asters are still
being cut outside.

Societ.v Meeting; and Klection.

The .Societ.y of Minnesota Florists
held its annual meeting at the West Hotel,
Minneapolis, Thursday evening, Septem-
ber 21. The following officers were
elected for the ensuing year; President,
E. Nagel; vice-president, J. Souden; sec-
retar.v, A. S. Swanson; treasurer, F.
P.uscli; Executive Committee, (i. Malm-
ipiist, E. F. Lemke and S. D. Dysinger.

The report of the treasurer sliowed a
balance of .$8 on hand. The committee
to review the constitution and by-laws
was given until the ne-xt meeting in
which to report.

The next meeting will be held the sec-
ond Saturday in October, at the Regan
Hotel, this city.

Our recent callers were Mr. Mills, of the
State Nursery Co., Butte, Mont., and W.
CJ. Schucht, representing Ellis & Poll-
worth, of Milwaukee, Wis.

Veritas.

September 80, 1899.

The F=i-orists* Exchange.

975

New Vork. — The tiret of a series of
mattli games between this club and the
Flatbush Club will be played ou the New
York alleys October 0, at 3 p. m.

The scores rolled Monday evening last
were as under:

1 2 3

T. Uoehrs

H. O'Mara 168

J. H. Troy

A.S. Burua 149

J. W. Withers 17U

O.Schenck 160

b'.Traendly 160

T. Lang 193

W. H. Siebrecbt 116

G. Stumpp 110

MarslmU 126

Bock 125

J. I. Donlan 126

Chicago. — The Florist Club had a tus-
sle at Anson's with tlie Armour bowlers
last week. But three of the butchers
turned up in a contest with E. S. Winter-
son, (t. Asmus and G. Stollery on behalf
of the florists' team. The result was a
walk away for the flower sellers. Fol-
lowing is the score:

»u

HH

174

IIW

112

117

i:ift

1«

144

l.'i?

14»

147

1VI

i:i7

14K

170

91

126

93

117

132

Armour.

Smith ItiS

Ennls 99

Pratt lOU

HI
130

135
134
101

Florists.

1

Asmus 156

Winterson 153

G. StoUery 201

2 3

196 143

SU5 167

144 186

Av.

136
J21
9i

Av.

165
175
177

Florists' practice games :

Games. Pins. 'Games. Pins.

Winterson 3 52U Zech 2 276

Degnan 8 1,1U9 Enders 4 406

F. StoUery 3 480 Pruner 8 1,114

Kreitling 8 1,111 Laiige 3 840

Hunt 1 118 Vaughan 1 112

G. StoUery ....2 335 Heiideison 3 3i 6

Benthey 4 515

Ess.

Philadelphia. — Scores of -'00 and up-
wards are now becoming very common,
five such scores having been made last
week. George Anderson uad high score
with 2'.i2; then came Hamilton, 213;
Johnson. 208; John Walker, 20.') ; Geo.
Craig, 201. Sofar, this week, John Walker
has 203 as top score. Baker is working
hard to get in the band wagon, but so
far I'Jl is his best. We have not had
any matches lately, but Monday, Thurs-
day and .Saturday nights there is always
a fair-sized crowd on hand, when sides
are chosen and some exciting contests
take place. David Rist.

Cleveland.

Tra<le Notes.

The cooler weather of the past
week has had a tendency to .stimulate
trade, but the weather has been so
cloudy that the supply of stock has
shortened up to a considerable degree
and dealers find it difficult to obtain
suitable stock to meet their retiuirements.
Carnations do not improve very rapidl.v
and what is now offered does not bring
overfl per 100; f 1.2.5 and |1..50 being
highest figures for best stock. Roses still
remain small, and although most all
available find ready market the quality
does not permit of any advance in prices.
Chrysanthemums are coming in more
freely, but no large lots have as yet been
seen. Casper Aul is among the first to
offer chrysanthemums, he having hent in
some very fine blooms of Lady Fitzw.v-
gram as early as 20th inst. Very few
dahlias have been seen so far; the ex-
tremely dry weatiier has injured the crop
to such an extent that it is hardly proba-
ble the present wet weather will develop
the blooms before frosts set in. Weather
predictions at this writing indicate that
we may have frost before many days.

Jottings,

Frank Smith, of Smith & Fetters,
returned recently from a trip through the
East, where he has been purchasing large
quantities of choice palms and plants for
their holiday trade. A large Boston fern,
covering a space G feet in diameter, one
of the largest plants of that kind ever ex-
hibited in this city, has just been received
by this firm, and finds a prominent place

in the window of their store on Euclid
avenue.

FIoriHts' Club, Klection of OHicerB.

The annual election of officers was
heldattheclub meeting on Monday even-
ing. The same officers who served during
the past year were re-elected: they are
as foll'ws: F. H. Cushman, president;
Wm. Brinker, first vice-president, and
Jas. I'^iidie, second vice-president: H. A.
Hart, treasurer; A. H. Graham, secre-
tary. There has been considerable talk
of changing the meeting room of the
club, and securing a place more centrally
located. At the meeting on Monday
evening, hf)wever, it was decided to re-
main in present quarters for another
year. G. A. T.

Grand Rapids.

l>auiH{;iDg Weather.

From the torrid heatof the tropics we
were suddenl.v transposed to the chills of
Iceland, then treated, as on Sunday, and,
in fact, for the whole past week, to the
torrentsof the Philippines. This is about
the style of weather dished out to us.
.Much damage was done by the frost,
most tender stock being frozen and the
standing crops of farmers leveled to the
ground. Even carnation plants, in ex-
posed places, were somewhat injured, to
say nothing of frozen asters, geraniums,
and even vincas in the field. The last
heavy storm did considerable damage by
water as well as lightning.

The interest in the floral exhibts at the
fair is not as keen as heretofore; for
some reason or other the exhibits will
hardl.v be up to the standard. Many of
the premiums are too small. For in-
stance, the award ou best 10 geraniums
is .$3; second premium $2. The exhibit-
firs will be Henry Smith, Crabb & Hun-
ter, Wm. Cunningham and James Schols.

The Market.

Flowers have been scarce lately,
several large funerals helping to clear up
all surplus stock.

Among some designs were two made
b.v Henry .Smith— an easy rocking chair,
full size, in sniilax. Meteor roses, Scott
carnations and pansies; the otlier, an
imitation of the Berkey & Gay Furniture
Factory, o feet high and -t feet long and
wide, showing wifidows and tlie store
front. A pillow of white and yellow
roses, dimensions -ixS feet, was made by
Crabb & Hunter.

Can We Raise Prices?

Shippingtradeispicking up. Ameri-
can Beauty roses are scarce; carnations
equal to thedeniand, with plenty of roses
— most everj- one'scoming incrop. Roses
promise to be good this year, and con-
sidering the tone of business thus early in
the season we are undouljtedly entering
the best Winter senson experienced. If
we could only do something to raise the
price of our product! We pay more for
everyhting we buy. why should we not
charge more for our flowers? How can
it be "done? Geo. E. Craih!.

Reader, this Is yoar columo. Let us know
what you are doing. It will keep your name
before your fellow-craltsmen and interest
many.

Utica, N. T.— Peter Crowe & Son has leased
a new store at 4 Lafayette street.

Providence, R. 1. — P. K. Sweeney has re-
turned home after an extended trip to Ireland.

Zanesvllle, O.— Charles Lee, formerly with
John D. Imlay, has secured a position in Pitts-
burg, whither he has gone,

Elizabeth, N. J.— Henry Leahy, East Broad
street, has had his greenhouse thoroughly re-
built; he has also rec3ntly repainted and re-
furnished his store, and made it look very
invltirg.

Alcron, O.— John Dieckmann, Carroll street,
met with a painful accident Wednesday after-
noon, September 13, by falling through the
glass roof of liis greenr.ouae. His left wrist
was badly cut by the glass.

Astoria, N. T.-H. Prltchard, Barton street,
is putting in a hot water coil boiler, using
3-inch pipe. Mr. i'ritcbard is mukingaspecialty
of palm^ and ferns, and we noted a good stock
of the Boston fern on band.

Los Angeles, Cal.— John C. Pillsbury, pro-
prietor ot the Ollvewood Nursery, died at
Aberdeen, Wash., September 15. He was 43
years "f age and unmarried. Deceaeed went
to the Pacific Slope from Boston.

W^aslilneton, D. C— Wm. K. Beattle, for-
merly of the Ohio StateUniversity. Columbus,
0.. is now in the Division of Botany, Section
of Seed and Plant Introduction, United States
Department of Agriculture. F. K. Luke suc-
ceeds Mr. Beattie at Columbus.

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per 1000, $17.00.
Obconica Grandiflora. ready for 3 in. pots,

per 100, $3.00 ; per lOOQ, $18.00.
Obconica Orandiflora Rosea, ready for 3

in. pots, $3.00 per 100.

e'^\DIS^CI ready for 3 inch pote,
r U K O ll 9 i per 100, $3.00.

PAJUSY PLANTS, per 100,500.; 1000, $3.75

CASH WITH ORDER.

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio.

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DOUBLE PETUNIAS

A Grand Collection of over 75
Named Varieties.

3 Incti potflLje.OO per 100; 2 Inch pots, $3.00 per 100.

Rooted Cuttings, by mall, (1.25 per 100

"1 eaw the bloom of Mr. Hughes' petunias,
both double and single, and they are very fine.

"Hbnrt F. Michkll."

FncliNins. 20 varletlee, R. C.i fl.25 per 100.
^^trobilantlies Dyerinnus, K. C. f 1.25 per 100.

4 00 Smilnx. nice, 2 Inch pots, fl 00 per UU.
Heliotrope, rooted cuttings, 15 vara., f 1 00 per 100
Ivy (weraniuniH, " 12 " J.1.50 per lOii.

Cash n'itb Order, Please.

GEORGE J. HUGHES, Berlin, N.J

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The Finest Pansies

IN THE WORLD,

40,000 of Roeiiier*H Giant Prize Pansies.

separate colors or mixed, at 40c. per 100 1 $3.00
per 1000.

Farqubar Violets, about 1,500, from 2 \-'i
inchpots, atJSaOOper J00;S*i0.00per 1,000-

Cabh with order.

M. E. KRAUS,

320 Davenport Ave., New Haven, Conn.

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976

TME FLORISTS'

•XCHKNGE.

PANSIES

HARDY DAISIES g'c°p^?'l.Sr,^°»Ter"ffi
BOSTON FERN 2« '"c". »"» p" "»
BYER BROS., Chambersburg, Pa.

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100,000 PANSIES

Harris's Liircre BowerlDg Mixture, 60c. per
lOO. by mail ; $3.60 per loOU, by express. Cash
with order.

100 000 GEBANirMS, rooted cuttings,
ready November 1st.

G. A. HARRIS & CO., Delanson, N. Y.

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VAUTIER'S

MAMMOTH PANSY.

New crop seer) now ready. ThlB Is the
lareeHt and flneet Pansy ever offered. We
have testlmoniala from florists from all parts
of the U. S. praising its size and merits.
Trade packet, $1 00 ; oz., $4.00.

H. B. FiUST a CO., ^U«l V'l; PHILt, P».

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Large Flowering. 300,000 Superb Colors.

The Jennlnes Strain. They are all that can
he desired in Paosies, so far as quality (roes,
and are always satisfactory to the buyer who
wants the best. Extra fine stocky plants,
readv to bloom, $5 per 1000, express. Medium
size, for cold frames 60c. per 100 by mail: $4
perlOOO; 5000, $17 by express. White and
Blue in separate colors, same price.

S EO of above strain. $1 per pkt ; JSperoz.
CASH WITH OKDEK.

E. B. JENNIttB8,'"f5£" Southport, Com.

Grower of Thk Finbbt Fansibs.
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PANSIES

Roemer's Superb Prize Pansies.

This improved strain all the leading novelties
included ; strong bushy plants ready now ;
60 cts. per HO, by mail ; $200 Per M, tjy ex-
press; $4.00 per 1000; $7.00 per 2000; $10.00 per
3000 ; $1.5 00 per 6IIII0. „ „ , „„

Large Plants In bud and bloom. 81.00 per 100

CASH WITH ORDER.

PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa.

tJrower of extra fine Pnnwies.

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soo.ooo

Pansy Plants

NOW READY.

Good Blze. stocky, well rooted nlanMj ."' .f'^SVi''
(Erfurt) Inlernatlonal Mixture of SHOW VAKlt-
T I ES. Largest flowering, unsurpassed iiuallty, m cts.
per ITO, by mill ; »2 oo per 50il. tS.MI per llJOll, %».m per
10 000 by express. Extra line, large stocky plants
ready to bloom, 15,00 per 1000. This strain has proved
Itself to be extra One, giving satisfaction to all w lio try
It. It you buy this year, I am sure you will come again
for more next year.

rtAICICC (BELLIS), fine, stocky plants of tbe
UAISlCo largest, double flowerfng varieties. In
mixed colore, 40 cts. per 100, by mall ; tl.50 per 500,
$2 50 per 1000, f 20.00 per 10,000 by express.

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.

GUSTAV PITZONKA, Bristol, Pa.

PANSIES MY 8PECIA1-TY.

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llllllllllimillll||lll"IOOI"llllllllOIH'lllllhll

Building: Commercial Greenhouses.

A\\tif I'V H. D.il,-. f^ramf/oii. Out., bfjore the
Canadian Hoilicitltural Association, at its
Otiajva Meeting.

My experience in building commercial
greeniiouBes is confined almost entirely to
those suitable for the growing of cut
flowers. I shall therefore confine myself
to that class of greenhouse structures.
There are so many different ways of
building, both in form of houses, manner
of putting them together, shape of
rafters, ventilators, gutters, etc., that one
cannot make the assertion "mine is the
best" without being loolted upou as ego-
tistical in the extreme. However, I will
give voumv ideas and you can take them
for what you think they are worth.

ASPECT OF houses; LAY OF LAND.

The aspect of houses and lay of the
laud enter largely into the question. If
possible I would select a site with a
southern or southeastern aspect, the land
sloping Klightly toward the west. This,
of course, is not absolutely necessary,
and not often obtainable (my own lot
slopes considerably in the opposite direc-
tion): but by building houses with a
slight fall toward the west they catch
the afternoon sun a little better, and at
the same time give the proper fall for
carrying off water from gutters and con-
densation from steam pipes. In any case
I would give them a fall one way or the
other; 6 inches to each 100 feet is suffi-
cient for the purpose.

When making your plans for a start
try, if possible, to know what the extent
of" your establishment is likely to be, so
that you can provide for cellarage, shed
room", packing room, etc.— for all future
needs. The products of your houses will
have to be brought to one point for sale
or shipment, and room ^here should be
provided for all that may be necessary-

HEBii's mm

Plants In abundance from now until March.
No danger of your order Dot hclng Oiled and
lesB danger of your not being jileaaed with the
strain.

It IB the best In the market; the best florists
say flo.

PLANTS ONLY.

Free by mail at 75 cts. per 100;

250 for $1.50; 500 for $2 60,
and by express, $4.00 per UlOO.

ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa.

ifiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiim'"""""""""""""""""""""""""

ADOO FIBRE and
ADOO LIQUID

Will do .ill Ihit is cIiimH
If Inttlligf iilly Usf d .•* .■'

TRY THEM!

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DAMCV Dl AMTC GIANT, fine mixed, for
rMnoI r LMW I O New York market, per
lOOU; $3.U0; per 10.000, |26.O0. Cash, please. Come and
Bee them. I claim I am the largest pansy grower in

the United States.

JOHN LAPPE, ^, ,^
Juniper Ave,, Maspelh, L. 1.. N.Y,

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PANSIES WORTH RAISING

SeED, ^ oz., $1.00; 1 oz., $1.00
Pl^ANXSt f. o. b. express here,

6UU for $3.50 ; lOuO for $4.00.

CASH WITH ORDER.

C. SOLTAU & CO., Jersey City, N. J.

199 GRANT AVENUE.
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IIRIi&IEBEL GIINT PmSIES

Seed in trade packngee, $1.00 or $5.00 per oz.

PLANTS of the above Btrains at the same
price as the common strains, $5.00 per lUUO.
Also large tran>planted plants for winter
bloom, $3.00 per 10 1.

DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, Needham, Mass

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I HAVE ABOUT

25,000 PANSY PLANTS

of my own private strain, more than I shall use, and
warrant them for size and color to equal any on the
market. Price, f4.00 per 1000.

VICTORIA F0RGET-ME-N0TS*1cS.

ENCLISH DBU. HOI,I,YHOCKS,
FOXGl-OVES, CANTERBimV
BEUI,8 and COREOPSIS GRAM-
DIFLORA, $1.00 per 100.

J. B. SHURTLEFF, JR., Revere, Mass.

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Lay everthing out square. Steam fitting,
carpentering, glazing, will be all much
easier done than where there are ditferent
angles, bends and curves to be fitted.
A little forethought on these lines will
save much expense and trouble.

STYLE OF HOUSE.

After selection of site the next question
to decide on is style of house or houses.
If I were putting up one house and Ivnew
positively that I would not require to
build more, I would use the three-quarter-
span with long slope to the south; but
when a number of houses is to be.bullt
for cut flowers only this style is so very
wasteful of land, and scatters the build-
ings over such a large surface (as that
style requires an open space between
houses) that a closer plan of building
must be adopted, in which case even-
spiin, or short-span to the south houses,
must be used. At present I somewhat
favoreven-span houses, with wallis under
gutters. I have four houses now built
in that wav, all of them with arch nuder
the gutter." Two were built last year and
1 liked them so well that I have built
two more this season. The two which
were built last yearare each ISxtiOOfeet,
making one room without partitions,
600 feet long by 36 feet wide; they are
fitted up with four benches each 6 feet
wide, running full length of houses. At
the lowest point the glass is 6 feet from
the bench, giving good head room for
tall growing roses, chrysanthemums or
other plants. Tlie houses are very light
and airy, and, I think, are well adapted
to the growing of cut flowers.

To describe them more particularly I
will begin at the foundation. This is
made of l-l rows of cedarposts at proper
distance apart, to support the benches
and outer walls, and i feet apart in the
rows, the tops of the posts 3 inches
above surface of walks. The benches are
18 inches high iix-t scantling for frame
work, overlaid with IVa-inch tamarac,
all well oiled (including tops of cedar
posts) with three coats of crude petro-
leum. This I And to be an excellent
wood preservative, cheap and easily ap-
plied. The outer walls are made of 2x6
studding, 6 feet high, set on top of posts,
the north wall being covered on outside
with two thicknesses of matched sheet-
ing, with tar paper between; the south
wall with 2 feet of glassdownfromplate,
and balance sheeted same as north. Arch
6 feet bv .s inclu-s high from top of cedar
posts to top of arch. This arch is made
of cast-iron and carried on standards of
lin. iron pipe. They are placed every 12
feet and connected by truss rods %-inch
round iron, making a very neat yet
strong support for center plate. Plate
2xl0-lnch beveled at both sides to take
end of rafters 11/2x2% with a good drip-
groove on either side. This drip-groove
is an important tiling, should be worked
out smoothly, and be continuous from
end to eud of rafter. Cap got out of incli
stuff with groove of proper width and
depth to fit rabbet on rafter; ridge lVox<;
inches, grooved on either side to receive
glass; ridge lap, 1x3; purlins, l%x2V2,
supported with lin. iron pipe ventilators,
2ft. lliu. square, every fourth row of
glass; that is, two rows of glass and a
ventilator alternately. I like this betler
than continuous ventilation, as it is
lighter on the ventilating machine and
gives more opening when ventilators are
raised. Pitch of roof V4 inch to the foot.

HAVE MATERIAL READY.

All dressed material should be on the
ground long enough before building
<q)erations begin, and receive three good
coats of lead and oil. The painting is
much easier and more quickly done be-
fore the building is erected, and by hav-
ing everything cut to proper lengths and
shape before painting the joints get their
share, which would be impossible if
painted after tlie building is up.

(ilazingshould bedone by hutting. The
glass 1 use is 16x16, being a handy size.
I hud 21-ounce English glass to be the
best, with \Vi No. 8 round head screws
to fasten the caps.

BUTTED GLASS 8Y.STEM.

As there has been some controversy of
late as to the merits or demerits of
butted glass, I will describe my method
of laying it. When nailing on the rafters
see that tliey are placed jjerfectly square
with the plate; this is important, other-
wise your glass will not run true up the
roof.* I have used botli Belgian and
English glass, and find the latter to be
cut much more truly and square than
the Belgian, consequently %-inch play is
sutflcient between the rafters for English
glass. But if Belgian be used 3-16-inch
is not any too much. Also see that glass

line is even with plate and glass groove
in ridge, or if anything, a trifle high
rather than low. Space the rafters at
purlin and fasten firmly. This will bring
tliem parallel and prevent them spread-
ing at that point. Now with rafters well
and truly nailed in place we are ready to
start glazing. First place your boxes of
glass in a convenient row on the bench
up the house, at about the right distance
apart to use handily ; takeoff the covers.
Three men and a boy constitute a glaz-
ing gang with me, one man getting caps
ready by starting the screws in their
place, one screw in the center of each
pane, boy handing up glass; one man
laying it in place (and he can lay it as
fast as the boy can hand it up), and one
screwing downcaps. I make it a rule to
screw down tight-not any rattling panes,
please, but send the screw well home,
even if you break an odd pane in doing
it. I should have said to have the ven-
tilators hung before starting to glaze;
and let these be glazed as you go along.
After each row is laid and screw ed down
fill the groove in ridge above the glass
with putty; this is all ttie putty used.
Olaze all ends and gables down even
with top of Ijenches— you cannot get too
much light and sun into your houses.

A small galvanized iron trough under
the plate, to take condensation and drip
at that point, is a good thing, but not
absolutely necessary. If put on, this
trough sliould be about 2x2 inches, with
drop pipe every 20 feet; it makes a nice
finish and all drip is carried down past
steam pipes or benches. For the valley,
whete houses are attached,! make the
arch and its supports carry this drip to
the ground, and as ihe arches are placed
every 12 feet they do the work nicely.
If the house or houses built are end on
to a shed, I like to glaze these ends, as it
gives good light for shed, the glass being
always clear of frost.

A door opposite tlie end of each walk
is very convenient, as it saves turning
corners when carrying or wheeling any-
thing into or out of the houses. Walks
may be either of ashes or cement, accord-
ing'to the taste or pocket of the builder.

VENTILATING MACHINERY.

Ventilating machinery must be thought
of in time to have it In place as soon as
the glass is on the roof. There are lots
01 different devices for raising and lower-
ing ventilators, from a piece of stick with
a nail in it to an automatic machine. I
am using both automatic and band
wheel machines, both good. Both are
made by K. W. King & Co., 503 Mark-
ham stieet, Toronto. I mention this as
I think they are the only firm offering
such in Canada.

HEATING.

steam is, in my estimation, the best
medium for providing heat for green-
house structures. There are so many
ways in which the piping may be ar-
ranged, accoiding to Icicalicpii of boiler,
etc., that it would be impossible for me
here to lay dowu any fixed plan. There
are a few leading points I would like to
name: If the gravity system is to be
used the boiler room must be low enough
so that the water line of boilers will be
at least 12 inches below the lowest steam
pipes. This is about as close as steam
will work to water fine, while 2 feet or
more aliovr that point will give a better
working system. Large mains and small
returns should lie the rule. I will give a
few examiiles of this. 1 have a 12-inch
main leading from my boiler, but noth-
ing larger than 1-inch for returns. In
one case I have an inch return carrying
the condensation from 7,000 feet of IVi-
inch steam pipe, and it carries to perfec-
tion; and this 1-inch pipe has to carry
said condensation 5o0 feet back to boilers.
A 2-inch pipe will feed l.OoOfeet of 1%-
inch pipe. The area of steam main
should be as large as the combined areas
of take-offs. To determine this, find the
sfjuare of take-offs required to feed steam
pipes, and put in a main with an area of
same size, or a little larger. Both steam
and return pipes may be laid uphill or
down, but if a return is laid to work up-
hill there must bean air relief at its high-
est point. This relief may be connected
with any steam pipe near at hand, or an
air cock may be used to be opened occa-
sionally.

It has Ijeen customary with many to
hang all steam pipes on outer walls,
with none toward center of houses; but
I think it best to distriiiute the heat as
evenly as possible through the houses,
and to this end hang my pipes along
both sides of every bench. In such houses
as I have described, two 114-inch pipes
on each side of a G-foot bench have been
found about right for ordinary kinds of
roses, with an extra one on outer walls.

September 80, 1899.

The r=LORiSTS' Exchange.

977

(15-4) Stem Rot"in Carnations. — In

the case' of stem rot in carnations, par-
ticularly tlae variety Flora Hill, the dis-
ease seems to develop in, say, from three
to five weeks afterplantiug in the houses.
Will some of our carnation growers state
whether in their experience late planting
has averted this trouble?

(15.5) Begonia Trouble. — The be-
gonia leaf submitted shows the effect of
being scalded rather than that of dis-
ease. This has probabl.v been caused by
allowing- the plants to become too dry,
and then watering them overhead dur-
ing the hottest part of the day.

{15G) Trouble with Roses.— I wish
you could tell us what is the matter with
our roses. The plants make a growth,
and then the leaves seem to dry off and
turn yellow. Some plants are almost
leafless. We have had good roses. Those
plants were good and strong when put
in. We have tried keeping dry, other
parts well watered. Have used sulphur
and fostite, also tried very light dressing
of cow manure. We at tirtt thought it
was because the manure in the soil was
fresh, or perhaps too much fertilizer had
been given; or grub worms. The last
may be the cause; we are looking for
thera now. — A. D.

If the roses shed their leaves under
both the dry and the wet conditions
there must be something the matter with
the soil ; if the dry and wet process is not
carried to e.\tremes. We do not think
that fresh stable manure would cause
the leaves to fall to any great extent;
but if a lot of artificial fertilizer has also
been added to the soil, that is probably
the cause of the whole trouble. When
wire worms attack rose roats they usu-
ally kill the plants outright

(157) Translucent Fabric. — How

would translucent fabric do for a green-
house top, or is the color against it? It
is too dark for most plants, but I was
thinking it might be suitable for palms.
It costs 15c. per square foot, lu small
quantities, with 5, 10 and 15 per cent,
discount, according to quantity, in 3..3x
9-foot pieces. I have got to build a palm
house, as our Winters get colder each
year, and I thought this material might
be better than glass. Whatdo you think
of it?— C. S. Tait, Georgia.

— I have never used the translucent
fabric, but do not see why it should not
answer well for palms, es[»ccia!Iy if the
roof was so arranged tli.it jjart of it
could be removed on bright days, and
provided, of course, that it would prove
sutflcientiy durable to warrant the ex-
pense. At the price named (12 to 15c.
per square foot) it would seem consider-
ably more expensive than glass; and
something cheaper might answer the
purpose. As a substitute, which will
give good results, and with proper care
will last for three or four years, if only
used during the Winter months, the fol-
lowing, which will not cost nearly as
much per square yard as the material
you mention, per square foot, is suggest-
ed: As a framework for your house put
up 2x4-inch rafters 3i/> feet apart, and
use as a covering a good but coarse
grade of cotton cloth. This should be
stretched upon frames S'/o feet wide and
G to 8 feet long, made from li/4x-l-inch
strips. A narrow strip through the cen-
ter will also he desirable to prevent the
sagging of the cloth, which should be
tacked upon the frame. As a water-
proof covering heat six parts of linseed
oil and two parts of roein, until the latter
has melted, and then add one part of
water-slaked lime. Apply with a brush
while warm, and give a second coat if
necessary, increasing the amount of lime
in this coat. .Some of the sash should be
removable for ventilation, or in houses
that are high and wide, a row of narrow
saeh could be hinged on the ridge and
used as ventilators.— L. II. Taft

(158) Greenhouse Heating.— What
is the proper way tor distributing the
hot water from a coil boiler made from
IVi-inch pipe, the same water to flow
into four 2-inch flow pipes, one flow tor
each house. The pipe from an ordinary
boiler would be l-inch, then branch oft
into 2-iuch pipes; but I cannot ^conceive

how I could take four 2-inch flows from
li/a-inch pipe in the coil boiler.

To put m.v cxp.'uision tank where it
ought to be I should have to place it on
top (jf my gri'enhouse. Now, instead of
putting it there can I pl'jce it 30 feet
awfi.v up in back kitchen and connect it
by a "/iinch pipe, with the flow pipe in
tlie greenhouse?

I want a new smoke stack, and fortu-
nately, or unfortunately. I have pur-
chased one tor a ".song," and it is 30
inches in diameter and from 30 to 42 feet
long, in elegant condition. Will there lie
any disad\";int<ige in my using so hirge
n stark, when a 10-inch stack hasahvays
answered my purpo.se? — J.T. B.

— There will be no difficulty in so
arranging the boiler as to provide tor
outlets and inlets of any size desired.
This can be done b.v connecting the upper
and lower pipes in each coil with mani-
folds of the re(iuired size. If the heater is
in the center of the houses, so that the
flow and return pipes can be joined at
either side of the heater, with the ends of
the manifolds, the size of the manifolds
and pipes need not be as large as if the
supply is from one side only. When two
are used, the size need not be larger than
21/2 inches, but for a single pipe it should
be at least 3 Inches. Pipes of this size
will supply all of the water required for
four 2-inch flow pipes, provided these do
not have to take care of more than 200
square feet of radiating surface, includ-
ing what they furnish themselves. If the
houses require more than this the mani-
folds and niainflow and return pipes
should be one size larger, and It may be
best to increase the number or size of the
flow pipes for each house; if the radiat-
ing surface that they contain is greatly
in excess of 200 square feet. It may be
difficult to obtain 3-inch manifolds with
side t)penings for li/^-inch pipe, and in
their stead headers may be constructed
from 3xl-incli tees and close nipples.

The expansion tank may be located at
any point within a reasonable distance
from the boiler, but tor a system of the
size indicated b.v the question, it will be
best to have the pijie leading to the
tank at least 1 inch in diameter, while
the next size larger would have some
advantages.

A smoke stack of the diameter and
height described, although much larger
than will be necessary, will give excellent
results; but to avoid too strong a draft
it will be desirable to provide a damper
in the stove pi|ie, which need not be more
than 10 inches in diameter, unless the
radiation supplied amounts to more
than 1,000 square feet.— L. R. Taft.

My violet house is 68 feet long 9Va feet
wide, side walls of 2-inch plank, 8 inches
high; ends glass, sash 6 feet long, even
span; from surtaceof violet bed to under
side of ratter is 7 or 8 inches only. Will
two pipes 114-inch on each side heat It,
or what temperature will it give me,
when zero outside: or can I use three
114-inch pipes on each side, (i. e.), two
flows and one return ? You see, the third
or lower pipe will be almost below the
surface, but that I wouldn't mind, pro-
viding it would work all right. If I use
tour li/4-inch pipes (I.e.), two of them
outside the other two, they will come out
too far over violet plants. I use Hitch-
ings hot water heaters. — Jas.McGregoe,
Conn.

— While two linesof pipe would answer
in mild wc.ithcr, it would be well to have
three upon each side of the house for use,
when the mercury drops below zero.
Either one or two of these pipes may be
used as returns, but it will be well to
have them valved so that one in each
coil can be cut off it desired. In order to
get a good circulation it will be advisa-
ble, unless the flow pipes can be carried
overhead, to place the heater at a level
considerably lower than the floor of the
greenhouse; or, it this cannot be done,
to run the flow pipe to a point just be-
neath the tank, which should be consid-
eralily elevated, and then drop to the
level of the flow pipes irt the house. With
tliis arrangement .you will have no trou-
ble in using the H4-inch pipe, and in run-
ning all of them below the benches. — L.
R. Taft.

How many 2-inch pipes would I need
in a house 20 feet wide, (50 feet long and
12 feet high to ridge and 2 feet to
ground on sides. There are benches
on each side and one in middle. Please
advise me how many pipes I need and
how many under each bench. — J. F. M.

— Nothing in the question indicates
how warm the house is to be kept, or the
temperature of the outside air in the sec-
tion where J. F. M. resides, and without
these data it is not possible to give any

deflnite advice. It the house is well built,
and in a section where the thermometer
seldom drojis to more than 10 degrees
below zero, a temperature of 50 (legrees
can be secured by using 12 2-inch heat-
ing pipes, while 15 wid be required for
00 degrees. The above is for a house 2o
feet wide and 12 feet high to the ridge,
with 2 feet of glass in each of the side
walls, which is as I understand the
question; but it there is no glass in the
side walls one pipe less will answer in
each case. Three of the pipes may be
arranged as flows, either overhead or
under the benches, and renuiining pipes
can be equally distributed under each of
the benches. Unless the boiler is sunk
below the level of the floor of the green-
house, it will be well to have one of the
flow ppes about 2 feet below the ridge,
while the others may be carried upon
the plates or supported upon the purlin
posts, as will be most convenient. — L. K.
Taft.

CALIFORNIA VIOLETS

Exfraflne, fleld-erown planta, 10 to 15 Inches across
clump8. $3.00 per 100. Sample 10 eta Speak quick !

ALBERT H. BROWN, Westboro, Mass,

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS

Potted plants, clean and healthy In every particular.
$5.00 per 100. Caeb wltn order.

WM. J.CHINNICK, Trenlon.N.J.

Mention the THnrlntB' Excbanre whi»n writing.

FARQUHAR VIOLETS

Large field plants, stroDR and healthy, $6,00 per 100.
Strong plants, from 21^ Inch pots, $3 W per 100.

CASH WITH OBDER.

X. p. 0*BRIE^, Rosllndale, mass.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Violels and Carnations fS'.lfXllle-S

Marie Louise. 100 California. Cnrnntious, 400 Wm
Scott. 100 Daybreak. $1,00 per 100 ; $35.00 per 1000.

250 Lady (.'ampbell Violets (small), the lot $4 00.
FRED'K A. TAYLOR, CanastotA. N Y.
Mfntlnn (ho FlorlBtw' Bxehange wht^n writing

VIOIETS IDT SPECiany!

Only a few hundred of ^rarIe Louise left. From 2W
Inch pots, at $3.00 per 100 ; Lady Hume Camphell, from
■2 Inch pots. $2.50 per 100 ; PrIueesB de Galles, f rom flats,
strong rooted plants. $18.00 per 1000. All good plants.

TARKA<;ON, large clumps. 75c per doz.; $5.00
per 100. Cash with order, please. Not C. O. D,

SEA CUFF NURSERY, Sea Cliff, L. I., N.Y.

FD. BOOLON. Pbop.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing:.

I OFFER 2000

CAMPBELL VIOLET

PLANTS, grown in Z'A in. standard pots,
nnw in frfinips anji covered niirtilB at
$5 00 per 100; 845 00 per 1000. Cash.

A. F. BELCHER, Foxboro, Mass.

M<*ntlnn the Flnrlaf KTohang^ when writing

IF YOU NEED RO}<ES

Send us your list for prices.

THEC.A.REESERCO.

URBANA, OHIO,
^tVliolesale Rose Gro'wers.

Mention the Florists' Eiohange when writing.

HOSE STOCK.

500 BRIDES, 500 'MAIDS, from
3% and 4 Inch pots, fine stocky

plants

$4.00 per tOO; $40 per lOOO.

EDW. J. TAYLOR,

Southport, Conn.

Mention th» Florlatg' Exchange wh»n writing.

Finest Forcing Roses »3^tr',%

BRIDE $2,.'j0 $4.00

Also Sou pert, Hermosa. DeGraw, Krugeratid
a full line of rosea from S^-inch rotp, at low
prices. Send for prices. Cash with Order.

SMI LAX Fine young plants, »12.(M per 1000

THE NATIONAL PLANT CO, Dayton, 0.

Mention the Plorlut*** Rzchansfl wh«'0 ^rritlntt.

Biide, Bridesmaid. Per)e, Woottcn,
Mme. Chatenay.
3 and 4-inch pots, $4.00 per 100,

The above are all good, str.mir, clean
stock, fit for immediate planting. . .

EVENDEN BROS., - Williamsport, Pa.

Mention tha Florlaf' Exchange when writing.

H. P. ROSES SSo'i^.!:'.

Crimson Hambler,
Manetti

And a foil nHHortment of
HARDY ORNAMENTALS.

HIRAM T. JONES, Union County Nurseries,

ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

HEADQUARTERS FOR

HARDY ROSES

We are now bookintr orders for Roses in
large lots at Reduced Prices. Write

for particulars.

W. & T. SMITH CO., Geneva, N. Y.

Mention the Fl oris Is' Exrhftngp when writing.

D.P. and Monthly Roses ^^.o'-A^'^m.

H. P., two year, fine plants, own roots,
per doz., $1 50; per 100, $10.00.

Montlily, from open ground or pots, per
doz., $1.00; per 100, $8.(10.

DOUBLE WHITE POET NARCISSUS,
per 100, 75 cts.

F. A. BALLER, Bloomlngton, III.

M^ntlnn *h<» F^nrtwt*' Rro^innro when ^^rltlnc

■ ROBT. CRAIQ k SON, ■

s lOSES, PBLinS, GBOTONS, s

a ...CARNATIONS.. "

■ and Noveltlet In Decorative Plant*, ■

J Market and 49(h St>., PHILADELPHIA, PA. jj

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

THE BEAUTIFUL ROSE

LIBERTY

A Hybrid Tea of the character and color
of General Jacqueminot.

One quarter of the stock is controlled
by the undersigned. No one has author-
ity to sell it in the New England States
except from our own stock and by our
permission. The stock is being rapidly
absorbed, the greater part having been
already sold. Parties desiring to grow
it for next season, should place their
orders at once. Prices upon application.

EDMUND M. WOOD & CO..

NATICK, IVIASS.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlpg.

FIRST QUALITY FORCING ROSES

Perfectly liealtliy and Krown especially for late planting:.

Only selected growth from flowering shoots used In t)ropagatlng.

SUNSET, SAFRANO, PRES. CARNOT, KAISERIN, I»IETEOR.

'MAID, WOOTTON, PERLE, MME. HOSTE,

3 Inch pots, 9.3.00 per 100. 4 Inch pots. VS.OO per 100.

Mention this paper. J> L,« DIL,L.OK, BlOOIUSbUrg, Pjl.

Mention the Florists' Bxchanea when writing.

978

Thb Rl-Orists* Exchange.

J. K. ALLEN,

WholcMl* Commiision Dealer In

CUT F=I-Oin£ERS,

57 W. «8th Street, New York.

Orderi br mall or teletc raph promptly attended
to. Telephone Call. 383 aSthBt.

ROSES, Blue end White VIOLETS, Specialties.

W. S. ALLEN,

■7 West aSth St., New York.

BLAUVELT & GUTTMAN,

36 W. 27th St., NEW YORK,

Msale Conn Msls

ConBignmeate of flret-claes stock Bollclted.

Orders by mall or telegraph receive the best of

attention. J^-'Phonk 1463-18th St.

CUT FLOWER EXCHANCE

404-412 E. 34th St., N.Y., neir F«rry.

Open every Morning at 6 O'clock a..u. for tlie

Sale of Cut Flowers.
TlilB Is not A commlBBlon house ; the market |

consists of Individual stands.
' Wall Space for Advertising Purposes to Rent
J. DONALDSON, SECRETARY.

WM. H. CUNTHER,

Wholesale Florist

VIOLETS AND CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

Consignments Solicited.

30 West 29th St., New York.

Telephone, 2300— 38th Street.

MICHAEL A. HART,

Wholesale & Commission Florist,

44 W. 29111 St., New York.

Telephone, 325 Madison Sq.

All klnda of Roseg, VIoleta and CarnatlonB a

Specialty.

ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.

JULIUS LANG,

Wholesale Florist

63 TTEST 30tll ST.

OoiulKnments Solicited. NEW YORK.

FRANK MILLANG,

Wholesale Commision Dealer in

CUT FLOWERS

408 E. 341h SL, NEW YORK CITY.

Cut Flower Exchange.

Telephone Call, -.199 IVIadisoo Square.

THE NEW YORK GUT FLOWER GO.

119-121 West 23d Street,

I 1 2*1 14 West 24th Street,

TtUpiiiM 733-18th. NEW YORK.

OONSieNMINTS SOLIOITID.

Special Attention Given to Slilpping Orders.

FRA.NK H.TEAENTiLY. ChABLES 9CHENCK.

TRAENDLY & SGHENCK,

Wholesale Florists,

33 W. 28tli St. and CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE,

NEW YORK.

Telephone, STO^adison Sq.

"Consignments Solicited.

Mention tti* Florlata' Bxakanxe when writing.

HEADQUARTERS FOR SUMMER ROSES

Kalserln AaKttsta and President Carnot are ttae leaders.

Ttae talKliest
grade of . . .

always on
band . . .

A SPECIALTV-

JAMES McMANUS, ^sB^i'^liSllnare. 50 W. 30tli St.. NEW YORK.

McKELLAR & WINTERSON,

^W^holesale Commission Jobbers

In Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturers of Wire Work.

45, 47, 49 WABASH AVENUE, - - CHICAGO, ILL.

WALTER F. SHERIDAN,

Wholesale Commission Dealer in OUT 1~"L,0WEI^S

39 W. 28th STREET, NEW YORK.

Receiving Extra Quality AM, BEAUTIES and all other varieties of Roses.

TELEPHONE 902 MADISON SQUARE. I CARNATIONS.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Namea and Varletlas

New York

Sept. 28 1899

A. BKAtraT, fancy— special. . .

" eitra

No. 1

" Culls & ordinary..

Bride

Bridesmaid

HoBte

Jacqueminot

K. A. Victoria

La France, ordinary

*' extra

Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan. , .

Niphetos

Papa Gontier

Perle

Souv. de Wootton

ORCHIDS— Cattleyas

GypripediumB

Dendrobium formosum. . .

" others

f Tnf'r grades, all colors...

M ( White

e Standard J Pink

S Varietibs) Bed

•; ( TeL&Var...
g »Fanct— ( White

"; CThe highest \ 5'°'^

to grades or 1 Ked ■

C9 standard Tar) \ Yel.&Var...

L Novelties

Adiantitu

48PARAGD8

Asters

CH RY8ANTHEMOM8

Daisies

q ladiolds

Lilies

LiLTOFTHE Valley

y lONONETTE— ordinary

" fancy

Shilax

Tuberoses

Violets

Bolton

Sept. 27, 1899

.00 to
.00 to
.00 to
.00 to
.60 to
.5'J to
...to
...to
,60 to
.00 to
...to
...to
.00 to
.00 to
...to
...to
.00 to
...to
.00 to
... to
...to
...to
.50 to
.50 to
.60 to
.50 to
.60 to
.00 to
.00 to
.00 to
,00 to
.00 to
.35 to
.00 to
.21 to
,00 to
...to
.OJ to
.00 to
,03 to
...to
...to
.00 to
...to
,.10 to

60. Ul

Pbiladeiphti

jept. 27, 1899

to 25

to 20,

to 10,

to 4,

to 6

to 6

to 4,

to .,

to 8

to .,

to .,

to .,

to 5

to .,

to .

to .

to 5

to .,

to .,

to .,

to .,

to ,

to 1

to 1

to 1

to 1

to 1

to 1

to 2

to 2

to 2

to .,
to

to 50,
to

to 12

to .

to 3

to 4

to 4

to .

to .

to 13

to 3

to 1

Baltimore

Sept. 26, 1899

.. to 36.01
,.. to 3l,0lj
,0U to 15,0

00 to 5.0'

!.00 to
i.OO to
.... to
. ... to
J. 00 to
J.OO to
1.00 to
.... to
!.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
i.m to

....to ...
. ... to 60.01
.... to ....
.... to ....
....to ....

.40 to

.75 to

.75 to

.75 to

.75 to
1,00 to
1,00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
.... to
....to ,75
i,00 to 5C.0II

.60 to 1.0(1
.... to
.... to
J. 00 to
.... to

S.OU to

.... to
.... to
2.00 to 16 GO
. ... to 2.0(1
.25 tn .50

6.01
6.00

5. 00
3.011
6,0C

i'.iu

4.0U

,60
l.Ol
1 0('
1.00
1,0(1
l,2i
1.26
1,26
1,25

3,00

iioii

Buffalo

Sept. 19, 1891-

8.00
4.00
2.00
2.00

2.00
2.00

to ....
to ...
to 12,5
to 6,01

26,00
.60

2.00

12.60
3.00

4.01
4.01

4,0(1
4.01

.50
1.0(
1.01
1.00
1.00

to

to

to

to ...

to ...

to ...

to 1.0:

to 60 00

to 1.00

to

to

to

to

to

to

to

to 20,(11

to 2.6

tn ....

3. 00

75

30.00 to

lO.OO to

5.00 to

2.U0 to

2.00 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

2.00 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

2.00 to

.... to

2,00 to

.... to

2.00 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.30 to

.76 to

.75 to

.76 to

.76 to

1.25 to

1.35 to

1.25 to

1.25 to

.... to

.75 to

40.00 to

.40 to

.... to

.... to

l.no to

4.00 to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
10,00 to
3.00 to
.... tn

25, 0(-
20, 0('
10 0(1
6.0(1
6,00

6.0(1

3!6o

.60
1.25
1.25
1.25
1.25
1.60
1.50
1.5'1
1.50

i!26

80.00

1.50

4.01
6.C(
4.0(

16.01

6,00

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see oar Correspondence Columns.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

NEW ENGLAND..
HEADQUARTERS
FOR

CUT FLOWERS

AMERICAN BEAUTIES

OF WHICH WE HAKE A SPECIALTY

WELCH BROS, is Province St., Boston, IVIass.

SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,

^^^V'liolesa.le Florist

Commencing October 2nd, until further notice, we wiU be open from

7.30 A. M. to 8.00 P. M.

.^Iwi:. BE-A-TTTIBS and. "^-A-LLE-S- Oiir Specialties.

1612-14-16-18 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

We have a fine
grade ol every-
thing in market
at present.

Send us a Trial
Order and we
will doithe rest.

EDW. C. HORAN,

47 West 28th Street,

NEW YORK.

Telephone,

421 Madison Sq.

CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE.

Receiving Daily

Fine

PRES. CARNOT

KAISERINS,

METEORS,

BEAUTIES,

Etc.

JOHN YOUNG,

Wholesale Florist

51 "WEST 28th ST.,

NEW YOBK.
CYCAS PALM LEAVES Always on Hand.

HICKS & CRAWBUCK,
Wholesale Gommission Florists,

no LlVINaSTON ST.,

Consignments Solicited, BROOKLYN, N, Y.

CUT FLOWERS, STRICTLY WHOLESALE

, 19 Boerum Place, BROOKLYN, N. Y.
Open to receivp Consignments of
CIIOIUE FL.OWEUS at nuy time.

THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.,
Wholesale Florist,

Wholesale Florl$t$, ^ jobbers m

"^^^ SUPPLIES

FLORISTS' VASES.

Hortlcaltaral AoctJoaeers.
84 Hawlev Street. BOSTON

WM. J. BAKER,
Wholesale Florist,

J 432 So. Penn Square,

J»,^PHILADELPHLA, PA. I

DUMONT & CO.,

WBOLESALE FLORISTS

CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

ITo. 1306 FUbert St., PhlladelpUa,

'PHOira, 8922 D.

FRED. EHRET,

Wholesale Florist

1403 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE,
PHILADELPHIA.

GEO. M. MOSS,
Wholesale Florist 1

32 South 17th SL, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Long Distance "Phone, 14330 D.

ConslgnmenU of choice KOSES, CAKNATI0N8,

VIOLETS solicited.

Fine VALLEY In stock at all times.

LEO NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist I

N.W. Cor. 13th and Filbert Sts.

Lone Distance
Phone 3-4S-94 D.

Philadelphia.

ConilgnnifnU of Choirs Vallry and Rones .Sollcltrd.

Uentlon the Florlrta' S]xckan«« wbon wrltlnK.

September SO, 1899.

ThB FLORISTS' EXCHKNGB.

979

Headquarters in Western New York

FOK

ROSES, C&BN4TI0NS

And all kinds o( Seasonable Flowers.

WM. F. KASTING, Wl-olesale
481 Washington street. Commission

Buffalo. N. Y. Florist

Also Dealer in Florists' Supplies & Wire Designs.

Llt^ntlnn rhf Flnrlata' Eichang** when writlns

BASSETT & WASHBURN,

Wholesale Dealers and Growere of

CUT FLOWERS

76 WABASH Ave., Chicago, ill.
* Grtenlioutes at HInidale, III.

L. D. 'Phone at Chicago. Main 223.

L. D. 'Phone at Hinsdale, No. 10.

KENNICOTT BROS. COMPANY,

Wholesale Cnt Flowers

42 and 44 E. Randolph Street,

CHICAGO, ILL.

WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY.

WIETOR BROTHERS.

etiooBSBOBa to
ROQERS PARK FLORAL CO.,

Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers

OFFIOK AND BALK3ROOM,

61 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO.

Headquarters for AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

HOLTOH i HUHKEL CO.,

WHOLESILE FLORISTS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
Manufacturers »f Wire Designs.

457 Milwaukee St. MILWAUKEE, WIS.

'Phone Main 814. P. O. Box 103.

FLORIST

1322 Pine Street,
ST. LOUIS, MO.

C. A. KUEHIV,

WHOLESALE FLORIST,

1122 Piue St., St. Louis, Mo.

A COJIPIETE LINE OF WIEE DESIONS.

E. G. HILLfe Co! :

Wholesale Florists

RICHMOND, INDIANA.

!• i. .1 i;-r .1 t',A< Jilt UK ti iv iicii wniing.

CUT FLOWEB BOIES

Three awards for superiority.
Send for Illustrated list. . . .

EBWaEDSOOm'SSS'

Ifentlon the Florlsta* E^xchange when writing.

REINBERG BROS.

WHOLESALE GROWERS OF

CH^ with all leading varieties of KOSEi

. , X Pm l«««A«^Met and CARIVATIONS. We are Headquar

U L In I O W era t«" for FINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES

6oo,ooo^F«^T^ SALESROOM, 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL

We can fill all orders on fliort notice
with all leading varieties of ROSES
and CARNATIONS. We are Headquar-
tere for FINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

MeDtlnn rh^ Flnr^wia" V.-%fYitir<v^

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND, wxxox.:e:s^x.:b
CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

No.

67 Bromfleld St. and 18 Chapman Place,

Mention the Florists' Exchajige when writing.

BOSTON, MASS.

H. W. VOITNG.

J. B. NUGENT, Jr.

YOUNG & NUGENT,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS
42 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK.

TELEPHONE, 2065 MADISON SUUIBE.

Orders by nail or Telegraph Receive Special Attention.

Mention the Flnrlata' Exchange when writing.

CUT STRINGS, 8 to 10 fl.
long, 50c. per siring.

Shipped to any part of the country.

- B3:?±gl3.-t03ZL, ISiIass.

Kichange when writing.

"W. H-

Mention the Florlsta'

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Names and Varietlea

A. Bbactt, fancy— special.

" extra

No. 1

" Culls & ordinary

Bride

Bridesmaid

Hoste

„, Jacqueminot

o K. A. Victoria

•» La France, ordinary...

S " extra

Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan.

Niphetos

PapaGoDtier

Perie

^ Souv. de Wootton

ORCHIDS— Cattleyas

Cypripediums

Dendrobium formosum..

'• others

( Inf'r grades, all colors,
n ( White ....

1 Standard J Pink..

.2 Varieties) Red
5S ( Yei.&Var.

g •Fancy— t White ....

•- (The hlgheat \ E'°'*

W grades of J t^ea

e9 standard Tar) \ Yel.&Var.

l^ Novelties

Adiantum

asparaqub

Asters

Cbrysanthemcms

Daisies

Gladiolus

Lilies

Lily of the Valley

Mignonette— ordinary. . . .

" fancy

Smilax

tubbroses

Violets

CtalcaEO

Sept. 27. '9

3I.U0-
15.0f-
lO.OU-
4.00-
3.0U-
2.00-

-36.01

-18.00

■13.0(1

8.01'

■ 4.0O

■ 4.00

3.00— 5.00

2.00— 6.0(1

2.00— 3.00

.3'-
l.UO-
1.00-

1 or-

1.00-

7'i-

40.00-

.Bf-

"26
2.00-
4.0C-
4 00-

■ .76
1.61

■ 1.61'
. 1.60

1.60

- I.IIC
-50.00

- 2.00

- ".35

- 4.01'
-12.00

- 6.00

St. Loula

Sept. 19, '91

3!6c— 4.66

3.00- 4.00

3.00- 4.00

2.00- 3.00

.40— .50
.75- 1.00
.75— 1.01-
.75- IM'
.75- l.OC

....- l.CO

!5. 00-75. 0(1

.75— 2.00

10.00—15.0(1 12.60

-16.011
- 4.00

Cincinnati

•!ept.25. '9«

....—10.01
....- 6.0(1
3.00— 3.01
3.00— 3.00

3.00- 3.01

2.00— 3.00

.60- .71
.76- 1,00
:73— 1,(0
.76- 1.0(

..- l.Ol

1.00- 1.36
13. 00- 15. OU

....— 2.00

3'66— i.m

5.00

Milwaukee

Sept 35. '911

15. 00-35. 0:
lu. 00-12. 6
8.00—1(1.01
4.0Q— 6.l«
3.00— 4.(«
3.00— 5. 'Hi

4.00— 5.01

i'.or- 4.0(

1.00- 1.61'
I. CO- 1.51
1.00— 1.60
1.00— 1.60
1.00— 1.51
1.61 - 2.0(1
l.BO— 2.0.
1.61'— 2.l«
1.50— 2.0(1

.76

Pittsburg

Sept. 18. '95

Jl. 00-25.0
1.5.00— 20. U
6 00—16.01

2!6i'l— 4!l':l
2.00- 4.0(1

4.00— 8.00

'.00- 4.00

.60- 1.00
.60— 1.11
.50— 1.00
.6'J— l.Oll

i!66— i'si

1.00- 1.61
....- I.IO

Toronto

*ept. 28. -m

.75- 1.00

.35.00-60.0(1

.60- 1.51

2.00- 4.01
2.00— 6.01
3.00— 4.0(

HI. 00-15. It

....—10.00
....- 6.00
2.0U— 8.00
3.00— 6.00
2,00— 4.00

2 0(1-
2.00-

6.00
6.00

2.00— 4.00
3.00- 6.00

1.00

- .50
-50.00

i.OO-

t!6j-

6.00

i!66

PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO., LTD.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

LONG DISTANCE PHONE
2157.

WRITE FOR PRICE LIST.

CONSIGNMENTS
SOLICITED.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 705 Penn Ave., PITTSBURG. Pa.

Mention the FlorUtm' Ezchantre wh«n writlnv.

MOORE, HENTZ & NASH,

Wholesale Commission Florists

Located in Salesroom of the New York Cut Flower Co.

119-121 West 23d St., New York.

Shippers will liavo the advantage of the flnest salesroom, largest trade, and the
soundest .system in the United States. Address all goods to the rear entrance,
112-114 West 24th Street, and communications to

MOORE, HENTZ & NASH, 119=121 W. 23d St., New York.

Mention thiB paper.

References from Growers can be tiad on Application.

TELEPHONE 773 ISth ST.

LAGER & HURRELL,

Growers and ^\ n ^\ IJ | ^\ A
Importers of ^/ IT w n I %J O

Just arrlvfd in fine ronfJUIitii a frt-sli Mhl[iiinMit ol
Cnttleya liabiiriit rTnd C. SpffioHiHHiimt. ulru
a limited (jaautlty of C. i-unkellitttiii.

Cherry Wood Baskets, Fresh Moss and Peat

Corraaponoenca^^^ SUMMIT, N. J.

M'ftntlnn th«> THorlntp' Rxphanr^ wh^n writlnr

Galax Leaves.

CHAS. H. mCKSECKER, Llnvllle, N. C

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GALAX LEAVES

Brilliant Bronze and Green.

Sl-25 per 1000. Price in quantity on application.

HARRY A. BUNYARD,
42 West 28th Street, New York ClI j ■

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EIGHT MILLION rrnuQ

... HARDY CUTrtnilu

tit 40c. per 1000. from now
until Oct iBt. ChriMlinnH
TrceM, by the carload, or
In email quantities Fine
Sphnenuni Mohh. put up
In liDO 11). sacks, 50c. a sack.
Itoiiiiiiet (ireen 5c alb.
All orders by niall or dls-
ptitcli promptly atteoded to.

Thos. Collins, "KV."

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I 'WILD SMILAX I

5 AND LONG NEEDLE PINES. J

# All Kinds of Decorative Evergreens. 0

iJOHM S. DA-W, i

Gravellai AIn. C

Orders filled pruinptly on short notice. S

Teleurnph Station OwnNNn, AIn. \

Mention th« Florlata' Bxch&nre when wrltlnt

iiJUEJii

AND

LeacotHoe Sprays

FOR SPRING AND SUMMER USE

Write for prices to

HARLAN P. KELSEY,

Bulld1ng°," BOStOD, ¥^%%.

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LUFIA STARS

Red and yellow, for C'hrlHtniaB; sample
by niall, ITuv each: alwo all klnda of

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES
and DECORATING GREEN

surn AS
CUT PALM I.EAVE8,

IieMI.OCK, I^AVRCL,

-WILD SiniL,AX, etc-

Si;XI) FUR PlilCIOS.

S. J. LIMPRECHT,

1 1 9 West 30th St., New York.

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Florists' Boxes

AND

flailing Packages

The Dayton Paper Novelty Co.,

DAYTON. OHIO.

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980

The Fi-orists' Exchhnge.

Asparasus SpreDfferl*SlD.,ex strong, 16 per 100.

Baby H rim rose 2 Id., f4 per 100.

Baby Priuirosc, 3 In., special value, |S per 100.

All clean and beaitLy and ready to pot on. Sample
10c. Caabonlj- ^ BAXSON,

KALAMAZOO. - - - MICHIGAN.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Send for our
U^/KM//^ Price List of

Palms and Ferns

>*'jbljWMMif^\\^ We now have a fine lot

.^Hs!^ of Kenttas, Latanlas, Aa-

SaraguB. Araucarlas,
epbrolcpls Bosto nl-
ensle, etc.
CYCAS RKVOLUTA, from 75 eta. to $15.00 each,

In any quantity,
PINE NEEOLe SOIL, a fine soil for palms and
ferns, f 1.50 per bbl.

GEO. WITTBOLD, Hu\l?f.^.t. DHICtCO, ILL.

Mention th** inorlatF' FCxohangp whpn writing.

FERNS, ETC.

CHEAP FOR CASH.

In. pot. Per 10. Per 100

Adiantum Caplllus Veneris m $030 $3.5ii

'■ 3^ .45 l.OU

Cuneatum 4H 1.00 9.00

PlerlsCretIca Aibi Lineata i% .99 8.00

Selaglnella Emillana 3>| .30 2.50

3 .60 4.60

4 .90 8.6 J

Nephrolepis Exaltata, strong...? 4 00

" ...3 .55 5.00

N, Tuberosa 6 2 OO

N Rufesc^ns Trlplnnatifida 5 3.00

Mixed Ferns, from benches 1.50

For other varieties and sizes see wholesale
list, from which 20 per cent, discount will be
given on all orders accompanied with cash.

W. J. HESSER, PLATTSMOUTH, NEB.

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Boston Ferns

M. Exaltata Bostonlensls, small
plants, $5 00 per 100; J40.UU per lUOO; not less
than 360 at 11)00 rate. Larger plants, $6.00 to
$20.00 per 100.

ALSO A FINE LOT OF

KentlaSt Belmoreanaand Forsteriana, 6-in.

pots, from $1.00 to $1.50 each; 7-in. pots, $1.50

to $2 50 each; lartrer plants, $3.00 to $10.00 ea.
Areca Lutescens, 50c. to $3.00 each.
L,atanla8, from $4.00 per doz., to $3 00 each.
AraucarlaB. lara-e plants, 75c. to $1 50 ea.
Aspara^^us Pluinosus.$1.00to $1.60 doz.
AsparaKu» Sprexi](erlt 3}^ in, pots,

$1.0 I per <luz.
Asparagfus Teuiiisslinus,2V^ in. pots,

7.5c. per doz.; 3!4 in. pots, $1.35 per doz.
Rubber Plants, $5.00 to $8.00 per doz.
Primroses, 2)^ in., $4.00 per 100; SH in.,

$7.uo per 100.

CARNATIONS.

500 Klsher, 500 Servla, 100
McGovran, $5.00 per 100.

WM.A.BOGK, No. Cambridge, Mass.

Unknown correepondents will send cash with
orders. Connected with Telephone.

Mpntlon tho FlorlBtB* Exchange when writing.

15.000 LATANIA B0R60NICA

Fine plants of exceptionable value, viz:

100 1000

2 characterized leaves, 12 to 15 in. $16.00 $125.00
2 to 3 " " 4 in. pots,

lotolSin 20.00 160.00

4 to 5 characterized leaves, 5 in.

pots, 18 to 20 in 25.00

6 to 6 characterized leaves, 5 to 6

in. pot". 18 to 20 In... 40.0D

CALADIUMS, fancy sorts,

named, large dry IiulbB 10.00

BIOTA AUREA NANA.

The finest of all the Biotas, hardy North, is
also used for decorative purposes where it is
too cold and exposed for palms. Plants from
open ground with balls of earth.

100 1000

12 to 15 inches $12.00 $100.00

15tol8 " 2000

24to30 " 40.00

EVERBEARING PEACH.

A desirable variety, fruit ripens for three

months, budded trees, 3 to 6 feet, $10.00 per 100

OVER ONE ACRE OP GLASS...

3)0 ACRES IN NURSERV STOCK.

B^~Send for Trade List and Descriptive Catalogue.

P. J. BERCKMANS CO.,

Fruitland Nurseries, - - Augusta, Ga.

Uantlon tlia FlorlAta' Szchanc* irben writlBX.

Dracsenalndivisa

Extra fine pot-grovfii plants, 5-inch pots,

$3.00 per doz. ; $'20.00 per 100.
4-inch pots, $1.80 per doz. ; $12.00 per 100.

GOLDRING BROS..SIingerlands,N.Y.

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RUBBER PLANTS

4 in. pots, 12 to 15 in. high, $15.00 per 103.
Larger plants, prices on application.

Some strong plants of ASPARAGUS
PCVniOSUS cheap.

RUXTON FLORAL AND NUHSERY COMPANY

RUXTON, MD.

Uentlon the FlorlsU* Exchantce when wrltlnff.

m

The handsomest decorative plant in
cultivation, $6.00 a 100; $40.00 a 1000.

Mine is the Genuine Stock.

FRED. C. BECKER,Cambridge,Mass.

1730 CAMBRIDGE ST.
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STUDER'S

Wholesale list of

Over loo Varieties of
Decorative and ^ji
Ornamental Plants

and general in and outdoor stock will
appear in the extra edition of the Florists'
Exchange, Oct. 7, next. Watctiforit.

Anacostia, D. C. N. STUDER.

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COCOS WEODELIANA

3 inch per 100, $12.50

ASPARAGUS PLUniOSUS.

2 inch, fine per 100, $5.00

BOSXOM FERNS.

From bench per lOO. $5.00 lo $15.00

SEI.AGII>ieL,L,A EMILIAMA.

3 inch, fine per dozen, 75 cts.

BEGO?iIA ALBA PICTA.
2 inch per 100, $1.50

VIOLETS MARIE LOUISE.
2 inch, good, clean stock per 100. $2.50

Satisfaction Guaranteed. Casta with Order.

GEORGE L MILLER, Newark, Ohio.

jlsparagus Spieogen

(Very fine), 2J< inch pots, per doz., 50c.;
per 100, $3.00 ; per 1000, $25 tO.

SEAWANHAKA GREENHOUSES, «'-jf^P"'-

J. C. CLARK, SUPT.

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m^ f P^ 1^ I ^^^ ^ ^^^ assortment for
k k L^ Ixl ^^% florists' uBe. from 2
1^ ^^ I 1 I H ^^ and 2^ Id. pots. Also

Selairinclla Einiliann, Cyperus, Pelnr-

f;oniuiii8, 6 beat couimercial varieties, mixed; 2J^
Qch. All the above $3.50 per 100.

BABY PRIMROSES,
JUSTICIA VEL.UTINA.

3-iach, strong, at
5U cents per dozen.

J. G. EISELE, - Philadelphia, Pa.

20th AND ONTARIO STS.
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THE BOSTON FERN

"Very Fine Specimen Plants.

Cu^ frum bench for 7, 8 and 10 inch pots, at
5Uc.,75c., $1 and $1.50 each, spread 4 to 6 ft.
Smaller plants for 5 and 6 in. pots, at 20c. and
26c. each.

Now is the time to order and pot up. Cash
with order, or satisfactory references.

L. H. FOSTER,
45 King: St., Dorcbester, Mass.

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BOSTON FERNS

■plne pot-^own plants, ready for 8 and 10 Inch pots,
75 cts. and f 1 00 each.

Excellent bench-grown plants, ready for 5, 6. and
7 Inch pote, 40 cts., 60 eta. aid 60 cts each.

Now Is the time to order and pot up.

A. J. BALDWIN, Newark, Ohio.

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LATANIA BORBONICA

4 Inch pota $2.50 per doz ; $20.C0 per 100.

5 " 4.75 " 31.00

6 " 9.00 " 7000

7 " 1.25 each, and fine specimen

plants from $6 00 and upwards.

Arecn LutPNcenH, fine plants from $5.00 upwards.
K.entia Beliiioreanit and Forsteriana—

4 In. potB. fi^.W per lOU; 5 In. pots. $50 to $75 per 100;
6 In. puts, $1.00 (o $1.'.;5 each, 7 In. pots. $1.75 tu
$2 00 each ; larger plants, well grown, from $2,5U and
upwards.

Pliu>nix reclinata, 4 If., pota, 25c. each, $20 per 100;

5 In pots. 40c. each. $35.00 per 100; 6 In. pots, 60c. each,
$55.f)uper lOu; Tin. pot->, $l.2ieaeb.

Pbcenix (*aunrienHi8, Rnpicola and Recli-
unta. fine specimen plants, from $3.00 to f5 00 each.

Cocos Wedueliaua, from 2 In. pors, $150 per doz.

CCDIIC Fine assortment, i}i In, pots, $3.00 per 100;

rcnUd 3 In, pots. $6.00 per luo.

Nephrolepis Coinpncta Nana—
3 in. pota, $8.00 per 100.

ASPARAGUS rff-?S.rS li^ta""''' *' """"""^

dlfllLRA 3 In. pots, $2.50 per ICO.

JOHN BADER, Troy ' ill. Allegheny, Pa.

L. D. TELEPHONE 872.
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TRY SOMETHING NEW

In Your 'Winter FlO'wering' Plants.

All pot grown, Bet with bud, handled as easy as an Azalea
with similar treatment. Caah prices for October delivery.

Erica Melauthera. 4 inch $20.00 per 100; $180.00 per 1000. 7 Inch $9.00 per doz.

" I'ersolula alba. 4 Inch 18.00 •• 150.00 •• 6 •• 6.00 ••

•' " rosea, 4 Inch 18.00 '• 150.00 " 6 " 6.00

" Reeerminaiis. 4 Inch $18.00 per 100; $150.00 per 1000.

" CuprcBsiana, 4 Inch 1800 " 150.00

" Wilmoreaua, 6 Inch $6.00 per doz.

Larger sizes and other varieties at reasonable prices.

H. D. DARLINGTON, Flushins, Long Island, NEW YORK.

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ERICAS

COCOS WEDDEUANA

ALI. PLANTS ARE FROM 3 INCH

Florists requiring Cocos should come S to 10 Inches high, $*.2.00 per doz.

and examine these plants If In this
vicinity, or order a dozen as a sample.

13 to 15 Inches high,
15 to 20 Inches high.

3.110
3.50

We have this season an exceptionally
line stock of this, best of all small Palms.
Every plant perfectly erown,
liealtliy and clean. We guarantee
theae plants will please every purchaser
~ POTS.

»I5.00 perlOO; S140 per 1000.
*2O.0i» " ISO

^5.00 " •J'.2.5 "

BOSTON FERNS

One of our leading speclaltlea, and It requlrea all the space
of six large greenhouses to hold our present stock. All
,,,,,, , , sizes, from 2 In. pots to 15 In. pans. We ■■^oid out nnlu

tf'orou.jht'j etitahlishfid phint^*. 2 In puis, for stock. There la yet time to make nice, medium sized plants for
late sales. $5.00 per 100; 1^10.00 per loOO. We have only a few thousand left. Plants from 2 In pots are
much superior to those usually offered at same price, from bench. Write ua for an eatimate 07i uour reouirc-
ments i7i large sizes of Boston Ferns. 't '•-

One of the beat small Ferns. Extra fine plants from 2 Inch
pots, S4.00 per 100 ; $35.00 per lOOO.

PTERIS TREMULA

CIUIAII PFRNQ ^''"' Msortment. S.5.00 per 100; 840.00 per 1000.

, ,T , , ^ . . .^ . *^ Asparaarus Plilinosiis Nanus and .Sprenceri, Cut StrioiEN
and Krouda In quantity, shipped at any time. Strings 10 to 12 tt., ,50c. each ; Fronds, 30c. per full size bunch

EMERSON C. McFADDEN,""n!!l'p'L^;i°e'.Vo''r'"'

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Short Hills, N. J.

LATANIA BORBONICA

3 ft. high, 6 and 7 in. p<}t8, 8S5.0O per doz.

FICUS ELASTICA p-u^nVs'',

2 ft. high, 6 in. pots, S6.00 per doz.

CH&S. IFFINGER, Everereen, L I , N. Y.

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Erica Wilmoreana

5 inch pots, flue bushy plants, $4 .00
per doz. 4 inch pots, $2.00 per doz.

CARNATIONS ALL SOLD.

GHAS. LENKER, Freeport, L.L.N.Y.

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Diacaeoa iDllvlsa Glunips

From r pen ground, fine stuff, ready for 6, 7
and 8-incli pols, at 10, 15 and 3lc each.
CUII kV fine 2-iDch sUck, $1.26 per 100;
dlHILIIA $10.0:J perlOOO.

J. B. HEISS. '^^t.^fi'e't Dayton, Ohio.

Ca»ih with order.

Mention the Fnorlata' Eyrhanre wh^n w^rlttng.

Dracaena Indivisa

From Field, Nice Stock,
from $6.00 to $25.00 per 100.

VICK & HILL CO., Rochester, N. Y.

Mention thf^ Fiorlats" Exchange when writing.

mum mmm

2i4 inch pote, $6.00 per 100.
Acnfimmic Tenuissimas, 2^ inch pots,

Carex Variegata ^'^^m'' p"*'- s^-^"

Rpcrnni!! Rpv 5 'u"!'' pans, $10.00 per lon,
negOnia KCX 3 jn^h puts, B.OO per 100!

Prtmilfp (Chinese), Obconica Frimbrl-

1 IllllUia atum and Obconica Hybrldnm,

2 in. pots, $2.50 per lOU; 3 in. pots, $o.UU per 100.
f.vrlsiinpn finest strain in 4 colors, 3J^ inch
V/>UaiUCU pots, 85.00 per luo.

All of the above plants are in line condition,
and are sure to give satislaction.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich.

Mf>ntlnn th<» Florlntii' Exchftng?** when writing.

ARAUCARIA EXCELSA

aJ4 inch pots, 6 inch high, 2 tiers, $16.C'0 per 100

ARAUCARIA BID'WIL.LI.

4 inch pots, 12 inches high, 2 and 3 tiers,

$25.00 per 100.

3 inch pots, 2 tiers, $16.00 per 100.

DRACCNA INDIVISA.

4 inch pots, 2 feet high, $7.50 per 100.

ARALIA SIEBOI,I>I.

5 inch pots, 2 feet high. $35.00 per 100.

CREVILLEA ROBVSTA.

2 inch pota, 6 inches high, $3.U0 per 100.

F. LUDEMANN,

Pacific Nursery, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.

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A NEW DECORATIVE PLANT

ria

(JAPAK CeDAR.)

As handsome as Araucaria Excelsa but more
graceful and more easily grown.
4 In. pots. $15 a 100 ; 2^ Id. pots, S9 a 100.

HYDRANGEAS lE^h.^r^'

4 to 6 crowns, .VIO.OO per 100;

2 to 3 crowns, $7.00 per 100.

ASPARAGUS SPRENCERI

4 in. pots, $9 a 100 ; 2^ in., $6 a 100.

Jackson S Perkins Co., Newark, New York.

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September 30, 1899.

The F^lorists* Exchange.

981

Chlcairo.

state of Trade.

During tlie past week business has
been good. Parties and weddings are
beginning to cut sonietliing of a figure,
wliile tlie generai stores are liaving open-
ings tliat call for florists' material in one
form or another. 'J lie state and county
fairs about these times create quite a
deniand that is greatly increased by
flower festivals so life in A^estern cities,
all because the farmers, generally, are
happy and content. All the shippers
state they have more orders for Ameri-
can Beauty rfises than tlie.v can fill.
Good carnations, too, are away below
demand. It does look as though house-
grown carnations will have to be pro-
vided for much later in the season in the
coming years, as it is from these only
that anything lilie liinh-grade flowers
can be produced. To do this the plants
will have to be in tlitir prime in the Fall,
instead of being exhausted by a former
Winter's growth. We have got to come
to it in carnations as well as roses. As-
ters havesold well, thebesteaeilv fetching
$1' per 100; a low tried at f:i, but at
that figure they went too slow to hold.
The street man finds his only hope in the
aster, which he clears oft in thousand
lots for bis particular trade. For this
use 50c. up to $1 is about as high as he
likes to go.

McKellar & Winterson received big
shipments of very good asters from the
East lately; one partj' one day sent
11,000 in one shipment; they did not
linger long.

Tea roses are coming better; shipping
stock brings $'4 to $."). No increase in
chrysanthemums. The general cut of
eariies here will not be in before the 10th
to 15th of October. A few single violets
have shown up, but they are poor as yet.

Round About.

First frost came morning of Sep-
tember 21, but not enough to do any
harm.

Bassett & Washburn have finished
planting carnations and report splendid
stock.

Charles Klelini, .\iiiiigtoii Heights, was
married to Miss Kiichoof, September 20.

Fred Hills, May wood, will begin selling
his own stock again, at 76 Wabash av-
enue, by October 1.

McKellar .t Winterson are handling
sheep manure taken from the sheep jjens
bj' J. V. Merrion, who has a contract for
its removal.

John Leach, for some time with C. X.
Samuelson,is to have charge of Mangel's
new South Side store.

Mr. Brown, of Brown & Canfleld,
Springfield, III., was in the city the past
week.

Nick Wietor moved into his new house
on Monday, September 25.

Among the Growers.

Peter Reinberg has still a grand
bed of outdoor Scott, planted for Sum-
mer use, that is furnisliiiig thousands of
flowers. He reports great succrss witli
his outdoor stock this season. He is still
troubled somewhat with a small worm
on one balch of Beauty. His brother
George hasthesametroublewith a batch
of Meteor. It isexpected thecold weather
will soon put an end to the pest. The
trouble is on only a small portion of the
stock; and the Beauty will be cut down,
which supplies a big crop of medium
length stems. Peter's carnations were
housed earl.v and are already furnishing
flowers. George finished his planting
later. Ess.

St. Louis.

Market News.

There is very little new to report
from this point. Fall weather seems to
have come to stay, the thermometer hav-
ing fallen as low as 48 degrees. Stock is
improving in quality. Best Kaiserin
bring (jc; Bride and Bridesmaid, 5c.;
Peiie, 4c., with business enough to use
up all stock worth Uuying. Ketail men
report business rather quiet the past
week.

The .St. Louis fair opens next week ;
some money is offered as premiums, but
not enough to draw out much competi-
tion.

Stock in the greenhouse is generally
looking well, bench chrysanthemums
especially.

Visitors: Paul Berkowitz, representing
Bayersdorfer & Co., of Philadelphia; A.
Ringier, of Barnard & Co., Chicago; and
Mrs. Vesey, of Fort Wayne, Ind.

C. C. S.

Cincinnati.

Trade Still Good.

Business continues good, but with
stock slackening up a little, especiall.v
carnations, owing to the fact of plants
being recently housed. Meteor roses are
improving, but this market is still short
of good roses of other kinds, especially
Beauty. The fore part of October wiil
find this a good market for cut flowers,
from the fact that the Grand Command-
ery Knight Templars of Ohio convenes
here, and many of the conimanderies will
keep open house. The.v will have their
headquarters decorated and will give
away many roses and carnatious on the
evening of their reception, October 10.

Jottings.

Harry Balsley, Detroit, was a caller
last week. His violet pot is the best
invention of the age. .Some of our best
growers have taken hold of it. I shall
watch their tests and report later.
Among Growers.

Last week I made a trip to the
Hoffmeister Floral Co. to see Maid of
Honor rose. I found it in the pink of
condition, and with three times as many
flowers showing as Bridesmaid. .\t this
place are three fine houses, filled with
chrysanthemums in splendid shape. Cut
flowers will be late. Queen is showing
early, while Kobinson looks late. How
things will change in different parts of
the country ! Honnaffon seems to be the
standard yellow wherever you go. Carl
Schweizer tells me Mrs. Perrin is not
showing bud yet. 'White Jerome Jones
is nicely set. Carl is an old chrysanthe-
mum grower, but says hecannotaccount
for the actions of sonieof them this year.

One of the best houses of commercial
carnations I have seen this year is at Ed.
Heltrich's, Washington C. H., O.

A. .Sunderbmch's Sons' havea house of
poinsettias that are grand. Their carna-
tions are also looking good. They swear
bv Bon Ton and lOvelina. but I notice
Flora Hill in good supply, as well as Day-
break.

E. G. Hill was a visitor during the
week.

E. G. GlLt.ETT.

Madison. N. J.

Frederick I^oyer committed suicide
Septemljer 20 Ijy shooting himself in the
head with a revolver. He was 10 years
old and enii»loyed by Louis Noe, who
states that young Loyer had recently
purchased some greenhouses at German-
town and was worrying over them, fear-
ing they would not prove paying ven-
tures.

i Holds Class
3 Firmly

] See the Point eS"

i Thf \ iin Itej p<T I'cr.
• rei'l (^iuzliiir i'oliitM are

3 the best. No ri^htu or
3 lefts. Br,x of liiOpointB
3 ^h cents, postpaiii.
J lIKXItY A. niiKKH,
« 111 ( hi'^iiint St.. I'tiil... I>n.

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SHEEP MANURE

Cleaned and prepared expressly for florlstB' use.

Tiou will find It the genuine article. For reference

to Its being fl^a^claBS, I refer you to Henry F. Mlchell,

1018 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Trial bags of 150

Iba., ^.50 ; per ton, $25 00. H ton at ton rate.

Cash With Obdbb.

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

IOI2 Ontario St., PHILA., PA.

Mention the FlorlatJ' ExchAmre when wrltlmr

GEORGE RIPPERGER,

SHEEP MANURE

I have now on hand b Ian
Al SHKEP MANURE. tW\
List and Sample.

Suantlty of
for Price

_ _ _. snplt

Best Fertilizer for Top DreBBiu

Office, ao7 Academy St.,
Factory, Seventh St.

M«otlon the Florlsta'

LONG ISLAND CITY.

Exchanite when writing.

SHEEP MANURE

Thoroughly pulverized and ready for im-
mediate application. Special prices to Florista
and Seedsmen in lots of 20 tons and up.
Testimonials from .A^^ricultural Department,
University of California. Send for Sample.

GEO. C, ROEDING, Proprietor,

Fresno Ferillizer Works, FRESNO. CAL.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Butted Glass

This is no longer an experiment, it has come to stay
There are various ways of maliinK Uutted lioofs, but the
best way is with the

Clipper Bar.

With this bar you can make a roof that is absolutely free
from drip, and (tlass cannot be torn out by the wind. Butted
glass makes a tight roof, a warm house and saves fuel. It
lasts longer, looks better and costs lees than thtMild-fashioned
roof. But do not think that this is the ly bar we sell, for
it is not : we furnish what people want and itere is nothing
in greenhouse material that you cannot get fro us, and all
of open-air-dried Cypress clear of bright sap, stained sap,
knots and all other defects.

LOCKLAND LUMBER CO.

LOCKLAND, O.

Mention paper.

Write for Circulars
or Estimates.

PIPE

Wrought Iron Pipe, Valves* Cooks, Fit-
tings, etc., for Steam and Hot Water;
Rubber Hose, Fampa and Well Points.

WM. H. KAY, 42 Day St., New York.

VALVES

Mention the Floriata' Exchange when writing.

AtflH REDUCED PRICES

You Can Grow Better
and Cheaper Plants in

JADOO

Than in any tcnown
Compost

Send for our New Price Lists.

!>!£ American Jadoo Co.

811 FAIRMOUNT AVE.,

PHII^ADEI^PHIA, . PA.

For PLANTS use half JADOO FIBRE

and two-thirds Soil.

For BULBS use half JADOO FIBRE

and half Soil.

Mention the FlorlBtg' Exchange when writing.

Best inelliod.s of

mm IIBEEIIH0DIIE8

Being ft collection of thirteen leading essaya, selected
from a large number eubmltted In competition. Each
essay Is accompanied by diagrams Illustrating the
system advocated.

Price to Florists' Exchange Subscribers, 10 Cts.

Send for a copy at once. Tou will find It very useful.
Addbbbb

THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, * 5?„n^rlT

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Tiiliir

By tlie Bag:,
Ton or Carload.

W WHITE US FOR QUOTATIONS.

♦ ELLIS & POLLWORTH

t MILWAUKEE, WIS.

lientton the Florists* Kxebance when writlns.

TOBICCO STEMS

Do you want the extra
BtroDg. fresh, satisfac-
tory kind ? Bales 300
to500Ib3.,70c.a tUUlba.
Also Best Qiinlity Dust, 2^ cts. per lb.
U. CUTLER RYERSON, 108 Third Av.. Newaik. N.J.

M>*ntlon the Floret ■» Fici-hwriFc ght-T- ^yyl^lng.

The Florists'
Hail Association

Insures ]',5on.pno square feet of glass
and has SG, 800.00 Reserve Fund.

For Particulara Address

JONNG.ESLER.Sec'y, Saddle River, N.J.

Mf^ntlon the Florlpts' Fy^hnne'^ whf"n writlne.

INDIAN GARDENING...

PubllHbed Weekly nt Cnlciiitn, Indin.

The only bortlcultural .iournal In tbe East. Edited by
H. St. Jpiis Jackson, F. R. H. S.

Tndinn Gnrdeninir circulates thrruighout Tndta,
BurmfibandCeylon.andasanndvpi-liHiiieineiliuin
the enterprising Sei'dsiiien of the L^uiicd Stnies
will find It Invaluable. :z~'

Subscription: Ks. 2'^ yearly. In advance. Including post-
age. Advertising rates on application loj IvETMER
& CO., 1 Wbltefrlara Street, London, E. C, England.

Mention **»<■ FT -rlPta* F-rrhnnro

itin*.

udwij

^eutscKe Qartnei^eitui\(^

Largest Circulation of any German
Horticultural Publication.

Suhscrlberfl and Correspondents In every part of the
world. Profusely Illustrated and practical articles
covering the whole field of gardening give the most
trustwnrthy and quickest reports about all progress In
horticulture In European and other countries.

As an Advertising Medium It offers the best facilities
for opening foreign business relations.

E^ibllshed Weekly. Subscription price $3 00 per year,
mailed free to all countries. Sample copies free.

[oiler- Krt

Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing.

Nnrserymen, Seedsmen and Florists

Wlshlnf^ to do business with
Europe stiould send for tbe

"HORTICULTURAL
....ADVERTISER"

This iB the Biitlsh Trade Paper, be-
ing read weekly by all Horticultural
traders ; it Is also taken by over 1000
of the best Continental houses. An-
nual subscription to cover cost of
postage, 75 cents. Address

EDITORS OF THE " H, A."

Chllwell Nurseries, NOTTS, ENGLAND,
ICftntlon th« Florlsta' Exckanr* when wrHlBff.

932

Thb r^LORiSTS' Exchange.

Established 1859

Thomas W. Weathered'S sons

, Established 1 8S9

HORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTS & BUILDERS

Manufacturers of GREENHOUSE HEATINQ and VENTILATINQ APPARATUS.
CONSERVATORIES, GREENHOUSES, Etc.

Erected complete of our paient Iron Frame con-
struction, or of Wood and Iron comhlned. or Wood
alone. HOTBED SASH, FRAMES. Etc.

The "Weathered" Conical Boilers, seven eizee. and Self-Feeding
Boilers, two sizes, lor small Con -jervatories. also the "Weathered "
Improved Sectional Boiler, 1899 model, for water or steam
lieating.

Winners of the Highest Award

At the World's Fair

The Dean Gold Medal

Madison Square Gard;n, for Best Amateur Greenhouse

Certificate of Merit, Society of American Florists and the

Silver Medal for :8g8 of New York florists' Club

Send4cen sforCatalogue, Greenhouse Construction or Greenhouse Heating

Adjustable TreIIis=Wire Support

For attaching to irtm rafters and iron purlins to support the
wires at intermediate points by trellis eyes. The distance, of the
wires on the rafters and distance from glass can beyaried as may
be desired without disturbing the vines. Also for hanging
Orcbid or Plant Basiiets.

OFFICE: 46 and 48 Marion St. (New Einfi St.) New York.

M*'ntlnn thf FlnrlBtfl' Exchange when writing

GLASS

FOR GREENHOUSES, GRAP-
ERIES, CONSERVATORIES,
AND HOTBEDS.

GUSS

VANHORNE, CRIFFEN & CO.,

franoh and American Glass. '^'^,^%illZmoSV'"- NEW YORK

40 to 48 VISTRY STRHT,
Oer. OReiNWIOH ST,

^^-nrliiB th.. Flnrl.ti' EiphanK* when writing.

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress.

BEST GRADES. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP.

I. DIETSCH & CO. shefViVl*o%ve CHICAGO, ILL.

Mpnilon the FlorlatB" Rxchanfie when writing

i{?i;nX'use GLAZING POINT

Aaure iirevenilve of glass slipping. Equally efifectlve with large or
Binall LTlaFs. Made of zIdc, will not rust Last as long as sash bars.
NOTICE THE HEAD: this makes them Easy to Drive and Easy
to Extraet. Two nizeH, '"h and ?s Inches Ic ^. One pound packages
40 Cents- Packages euclalu 1200 points a^ In. size, 800 points "« tn- size.

'" '*"'"s't»°."B^'"- Pittsburg, Pa.

FOR SALE BY

VACGHAN'S SEED STORE, HENRY F. MICHELL,

New York and Chicago. 1(I|8 Market St., Philadelphia.

WM. C. BECKERT, Allegheny. Pa.

Uenctoo the IHorlBt*' Exchanfrs when wrltlne

GHiS.T.SlEBERT.Man't'r,'

BOILERS

Big: BOILERS

Little BOILERS

Up to date BOILERS

FOR

GREENHOUSE HEATING

For partioalars call on or address

DEAN BOILER CO.. 73 Pearl St.. BOSTON, MASS.

Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

tv lor I*ni'f icuIiirH ol

TEMPERER

Fob 'Warming Stringing Water, to
HENRY W. GIBBONS. 136 Liberty Si., New York, N.Y.

Complete Catalopiiea, i cents

:^oven Hnperlor to pntty ii.aaier to apply and etajrB on.
■Jot affected by extremes of weather. Endorsed by
.iromlnent florfttB. Send for descriptive circular of
7latittca and IVlaetlca Glazlnx [flachlDes.

F. 0. PIERCE C0.,^;r»Tu°i't:;:"8T?-N8wyflrk.
Use GARLAND'S

Cast Iron Gutter

and Stop Rebuilding.

Writt- for Circulsr.

GEO. M. GARLAND.

Desplaines,

SOLD BY THE SEEDSMEN OF AMERICA.

Trade mabK-
"COPPER SOLUTION" a Liquid Fungicide. "CRAPE DUST"

Used with telling effect against plant diseases on Roses, ChrySHOthemums and Violets.

HAMM ~)ND'S PAINT AND SLUG SHOT WORKS. Flshkill-on-Hudson.NY.

IfentlOB the Florists' Elxchanffe when writing.

HOTHOUSE GLASS

All Sizes a Specialty.

C. S. WEBER & CO.

4 Desbrosses Street, New York.

ORMSBY'S

MH

MELROSE. MASS.

Mention thiH paper.

"NIGOMITE

fj

(patent)

Vapor Insecticide

No labor required. Harmless to
bloom and foliage. A certain killer of

RED SPIDER, GREEN FLY

nn<l nil other Insect Pests.

SOLD BY SEEDSMEN

The Tobacco Warehousing &. Trading Co
LOUISVILLE. KY.

Identhin mf Fl.irt.i.-. Ex-timmk- whrn

Does not
injure^ thcV^
mostsensithc
plants. Used for
fumigaiion or .spray-
ing indoors or out.
200 pounds of to-
bacco in one pint/
of Nikoteenjs- j<- jr

Sold by .Seedsmen.
Circxilar free.

SkabcuraDipCa

;-5ave5^

Hm

Uonttnn tho T^orlst*" 'KTohanir'' wh*»n writlnc.

pOMBINING th€
v* qualities of ac
absolute insect eiter-
minator with those of
a vifforoua fertilizer.
Recommended and In
use by the foremost
florists and nurserymen
in the land. For Sale at
the Seed Stores.

ROSE MFG. CO.,

Niagara Falls, New York

Mt^ntlon the FlorlatB' Exchangf when writing.

STANDARD ♦ POTS.

We are now ready to supply a superior
quality of Poti in unlimited quantities.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.

A. H. HEWS & CO.,

NORTH CAMBRIDGE, -

Mention th«» Ftnrfc«r»" Kxfhung* wh»

MASS.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS

Cream Colo*.

3% in., per 1000, t 4 95

4 la., " 120

5 in., " 10 80
16 60

First Quality.
1\ In., per 1000. .t2 40 1

2 in., " .. 2 75
2!4 in., " .. 3 35

3 in.. " .. 4 70 1

Packages extra.

C. HENNECKE CO.'""-^ti;.""'

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when wrltlDg.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS!

Packed In small crates, easy to handle.

Price per crate
120 71n.pot8lncrate,|4.:W
fU) fi !• '• 300

Price

per crate

1500 2 In. pots In c

rate, $4.88

1500 aM

1500 2S

5.25

600

10003

5.00

800 3«

5.80

5004

4.50

330 5

4.51

144 6

3.16

43 9
4810
2411
2412
1214
616

3.00
S.60
4.80
3.60
4.80
4.80
4.50
Send for price lIBt

Seed pans same price as pot*. _

of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn
Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off for cash with order.

HILFINCER BROS. POTTERY,

OR... FORT EDWARD, N. Y.

AuQUBT BoLKXB & SoNs, New York Agents,

52 Dbt Stbbkt, New Yobs City

Mention the PlorlBti* Exchange when writing.

BRANCH Ji|| ^ ' I i i| f\ Factory.

WAREHOVSBvM^;__iA'y 713-719

KEARNET^ ^-^ f '^ji^XJ Wharton
WEsfsiPEAmV '/'# St.-

Jersey Cm KJy ^i^'^'pu

Jackson AvE&PEARso^Jifi%LAl)ElPHiA

10AiG^|siANDCnY.NY. JrA"

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Septenibi'i 30 1 >•»■.>

The Florists' Exchknge.

983

VENTILATING
APPARATUS EOR
FLORISTS

Low Cost-Satisfactiow Guaranteed

Send 5 cts. pnsta^e to New York Offire for latest catalogue of GreenhoiiHe Heating
and VentilatinB Apparatus. Scn'l for estjriiates on Cypress Greenhouse riaterial, also
for our Patent Iron Qreenhouse Construction. Send for circularw of hotbed Sash ami
Frames.

We Make Special Greenhouse PUTTY— Price on Application.

LORD &, BURNHAM CO.

Horticultural Architects and Builders
NEW YORK OFFICE: GENERAL OFFICE and WORKS:

St. James 31dg. B'way & 26th St. Irvington-on-Hudson, N. Y.

GLASS

For Greenhouses, Qraperies,

Hotbeds, Conservatories,

and all other purposes. Get oub Fig-
ures BEFORE Bttying. Estimates freely
given.

N. COWEN'SSON,

392-94 W. Broadway, New York.

M<»ntlon tho PlnrUi-- S.-^f

SCOL,I,AY»S

IMPROVED

PUTTY BULB

For Qlazlne Saah, Etc.,

— ALBO THE—

mm PUNT SPRINKLEH

For iftle by your SeedBman
or lent, poitpald. for 81 -OO*

JOHN A. SCOLLAT,

74 & 76 Myrtle Ave.,

BRO0K1.YN, - N. Y,

SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE.

M».ntlon tr>^ Flnrl.t.' EJxchanct* whfn wrltlne

CABLE AND PIPE

Ventilating System.

SOIL=MACBINES

In Large or Small Sizes.

SEND FOR CATALOGUE.

A. Q. WOLF & m., Dayton, 0.

Mention the Florlste' Exchange when writing

CVPRESS

IS MUCH m|»RE DURABietHANPlNE.

"PRESJ
SASH BARS

UP To^£ FEET »)LEN6TM OR LOf^GER.

iREENHOUSI

AND Ott^ER 80H.DIN6 MAffcRIAL.

"■""^/^T STe&ri^ [amber (b.,
Ne><^nsgiH $9ston, f^s.'

MentloD the FlorlBti' Ezctaaoffe when wrttlmff.

SUMMER IN WINTER

Bv Usiner

Standard Greenhouse Boilers

One cent gets our Catalogue.

GIBLIN & CO., = Utica, N. Y

M<»nt1nn the FlorlBta* Exchange wb*»ri writing

EriQS liniroTd Challenge

P.nlier bearing sel'-oIlInR devise,
aiitnniatlc stop, solid link chain
nmkea tbe IMPROVED CHAL
LKNGE the moat perfect appa-
ratus In tbe market.

Write for catalog:ue and pricea
befure placing your ordtre elae-
where.

Quaker City Machine Co.,

Mi-nt inn the FInrists' Rxchanc:e when . wrltlDfT-

IF YOU WANT A

GOOD SASH LIFT

For a Very Little Money Get

•NEW OEPRRTURE-"
VeNT)1.(\TIN& f\PPL)(^NCE.^

For Deacrlptlve Catalogroe Send to

J. D. CARMODY. EVANSVILLE, IND.

Mention thp Florlnt.^j' Enehante wh^n wrltlne

Y0f\

! . 412 TO 422

O*IAV«TH0BNE
\OHlCAao,l

Mention tbe Florlata' ExchuiEe when wrltUic.

FOR GREENHOUSES

WATER

RICHMOND
HEATERS

STEAM

133 Sizes and Styles

150 to 7150 Square Feet Capacity.

as CENTRE ST.,
NFW VORK.

RICHMOND STOVE CO. i

NORWICH. CONN. ||

Mention the Florists' Exohanen wh»>n wrlrlne

INTERNATIONAL HEATER CO.

237 WATER ST., NEW VORK.
BOSTON, 47 UNION ST. CHICAGO, 86 E. LAKE ST.

^;Ve"» BOILERS '•" GREENHOUSES

Over 50 years' experience. Write for Catalogue.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when wrltlnsc.

Mention ttiin |i.i,.'-i

...HAS POSiTIVELY NO EQUAL FOR...

STRENGTH, DURABILITY and NEATNESS.

Guaranteed (or 10 years. Haa a solid wheel and ehaft east ^n
one { malleable Iron). No slipping on Line Shaft as the case-with
all others. Catalogue! ree,

E. HIPPARD. YounKstown...Ohio,

.T

Gorton Side Feed Boiler

SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR

GREENHOUSE HEATING.

YOU WANT THE BEST.

Send for Catalogue and investigate for yourself.

GORTON & LIDGERWOOD CO.,,

96 Liberty Street, New York.

.WE HAVE IT.

On Your Coal Bills

IF YOUR HOUSES ARE HEATED BY
A FURMAN BOILER.

Send f"r large Illustrated Catalogue,
Florists' Edition. Let us make you
an estimate FREE.

THEHERENDEENMFG.GO.

Home Office:

59 Fay St., Geneva, N. Y.

New England Office:

120 High St., Boston.

Mention paper.

■ HOT - BED . . .

■ GREEIVHOITSE .
M VENTILATOR .

QREENHOUSE MATERIAL.

■ GET OUR PRICES

■ BEFORE BUYING

■

■

■

■
■

GREENHOUSE GLASS!

MANUFAC-
TURED BY

S lAfORS Sc SONS OFFICE, 406 W. 13TH STREET, NEW YORK, i

Factory Storeroomt, Borough ol Queens, N.Y. ^

IfuUoa tb* riorUt^ Bxctium wh*n wrltln*.

934

THe F=I-ORISTS' EXCH7=CNGE.

September 30, 1899.

CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS^^'^ BULBS

flNEKAniA. Prize Strain Trade packet »0 50

CVCI.AMEN (;liiniileiiiii, separate colure or mixed, H 0 seeda w c: 1000. 8 00

l'AN!*V, Sulierhuilvod MB ounce. Sc.; ounce. .00

I'ANSVl KIne niLved l-S ounce, 50c.; ounce, 3 50

I.ILV IIARIMISII. 5--

I.II.V IIAKKIMII 7-9

KOtlAN 11 VAf'INTIIS. 12-15

KOi^IAN HYACINTHS, I.H-15

I'Al'KIt WIIITli«;itAM>IFI.01lA.

.per ICOO, 45 CO
90 00
15 00

n 00

9 00

FRESH MUSHROOM SPAWJIl BestMimraclcperiOOma 7 00

C. BECKERT, Seedsman, -

Allegheny, Pa.

Mention th* Florlwti' Bicbang^ wh^n wrltlnr

CYCAS PALM LEAVES

Best and cheapest in the market. PREPARED IN AMERICA.

FLORAL METAL DESIGNS Made in America

And all Florists' Supplies

WRITE FOR
CATALOaUE.

Al 1 p ^ ^ |kJ| A M lU ninniir.icliirer of iMctal FlornI Deatans

a n b K tx IVI/4 m nif Impaner nna Oealer In FlorinlH' Supplies.

404, 406, 408, 4 I O, 412 East 34th St., NEW YORK CITY.

Mention the Florisf Eiehange when writing. .

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

122 W. 25th Street,
NE^V YORK CITY.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrIUnR

REED & KELLER

Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating

Horticultural Architecture and Building.

HITCHINGS&CO.

ESTABLISHED I844.

233 Mercer Street, New York.

.rid

VULCAN

' plants, $1.50 per doz.
nceas of Wales, field-grown
California, clumps, $4.00 a 100
2H ii.cb pots, $2.0U per 100.
_.IMROS»S, fine plants, 3 Inch
po:s. Colors separate, 50 cts. per doz.; $4.00
per ino.
ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, Sin. $6.00 n 100.

C.EISELE, I Ith&JeffersonSts.Phila.Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

i^imu. *F°" HANDLING COLLECTIONS
."r^Xe] For SECORING REPORTS. . . .

FOB INFORMATION WKITK

THE NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOAhO OF TRADE,

C. 8. LODER, Sec'y, 271 Broadway, New York.

Mention th« Ploiiata' Exokanc* when wrttlnc.

MORE SgMSaTIQN*L
NOVELTIES . . . .

3

uiiFqiili-iiol

:i COLORS.

PINKWHITc BLUE.

The ouiiipiict aud erect Rruwlh iiiakt-s this new
variety partlciilurly usftful iis wlntcr-tjlooniiug
|iot plHOta. It la iinduulitedly the

BEST FORQET^ME NOT

FOR CUT FLOWERS

and, like the Bahy Pilmroee,l9aure tu become lin-
Inc■Q^ely popular. It Is ahnuat a perpctiuil
hlooinur amj will give more il^wers ihan imv
other |ilaut we know. \s perfectly hardy and
bUujin"* rtnely In old framcB.

t'i I'lnni^t. In :i colDra. 'J.'Si'., or your chiK-e
Of color fur * 1. 00. l.y mall 100 riaiilN. :{
colure.*.!, 00: i^presn prepaid,

Kiirui'LliiiiiiiMC'divlde, l#10 OOalOO.

GENUINE EDELWEISS

From the Mounlalns of Switzerland.
We Intend to advertise this e.'ctenslvely and ii

freat demand may he e.\pected for It. lOvery one
now8 that this higlily prized (lower hm become
80 rare that the SwIbb Goverunient tias now
Btoppod Us exportation. When cut It laatB for
years. We have the only stock In this countiy.
_^Kxtra fiii« pIniitH, from 2U loch pots,
88.00 per 100; S I .'^5 per I'i mailed.

FINER THAN BOSTON FERN!

TIIK I.ACE KERN

polystighidhi projferum I

A liardy fern, ^rowe well under b;nch, lasts one
nioutli when cut. fronds soldatSl. 00 per doz.
here. VouiiK riantd. 50c. per f2t 814.00
per lOOt larger. »1.00 per VZt 8S.00 per
100. mailed.

mum SPREHGEfll

2>t In. fine. SI. 00 per lOOi 3>« In. Sr.OO
per lOOi 5 In. «;i.'J.0On«rlOO. l.y c.xjiress.
_A!-ll"AKA«ii:s I'M iMOSlIS SANIIS.
83. OO per lOOi -ii at 100 rates

A. BLANC i CO., Philadelphia, Pa. ^

UentloB th« FloTlaU' Bxcluntr. when wrlUng.

SILKALIm^'mI

FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS,

Nineteen Sizes.

Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus.

Rosehouses, Greenhouses, Etc., of Iron

Frame Construction erected complete

or the Structural IronWork shipped

ready for Erection.

Iron Frame Benches with the

"Perfect Drainage Bench Tile"

for Sla^e Tops.

Send 4c- Postage for Illustrated Catalogue

Mi^ntlfwi th^ y^nrlwta' jCxchange when writing.

SIGMUND GELLER

508-510 BROOME ST., NEW YORK.

Cycas Leaves

LARGEST LINE OF

FANCY BASKETS and all FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Mention the FloriBte' Exchange when writing.

Immortelles "-^ Wheat

of the new crop
are now In. ...

Wholesale
only.

Just the thing for
tyiiiif BocquetB and
stfinging^ Smllax.

Munufactiired Ex-
pressly for Florists by

JOHNC.MEYER&CO..

81 Summer St., BostOfi,Ua8l

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

Largest Stock in the Country.

All goode up-to-date and uf superior quality.
Write us for prices aud other tnformatioD.
Our new CataloKue sent on application to
the trade only.

NEW CAPE FLOWERS !

Price on Application.

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO..

50,62 54, 66 N. Four .h St., PHILADELPHIA. PA.

Mention the Florists' Ejtchanpe when wrltlnn.

BOSTOH FLORIST LETTER CO.

iManufaotur«rs Of FLORISTS* LETTERS.

DlmendoBfl •(
thla box, n la.
Iouk by It in.
wide and 11 In.
higb.Sfleetlotu.

This wooden box nioelj Htsln^d Ksd TarnUhcd^
18xSOzl9 made In tno neollonn, one for each Mlse
l«tt«r. clTen awar with Omt order of 600 letteri.

Blook Letteri. 1% or 2 loth ilie. per 100. |>.0O.

Script Lattvrs. MOO.

Fastener with aaoh letter or word.

Used tor laadlDK llorliti eTerywhere and for
■ale by al) wholesale flo 'Asts and inpply dealers.

N. F. McCarthy, Treas. & nanaser,
JitS^li BOSTON. HiMS.ulSiSm,

Mention the Flcrlsta' Bxcbange when wrltlng-

5UCC.ro aSTEFFEMS.
AND STEfTEtlS BROS.

UMitInn th" Ftnrlata' fCxohnnr* wh*n wrltlnr

A NEW

DEPARTURE,

A USEFUL WORK, entitled

Floral Designing
From Photographs

68

This new work, finel\- printed and bound,
shows in half-tone plate reproductions

SELECT
SUBJECTS

OF Florists' Photographs

LONG'S

Standard sizes and selling prices with each subject.
A guide to the customer, a help to the florist.
Low priced, most practical, beautiful and complete.

Its price, only $2.50 ^^^- Circular Free.

DAN'L B. LONG, Buffalo.

Of Jobbing Supply Dealers,
Or the Publisher,

Mention th» Florlata' Rxchajur* wh4>n wrltlos

Use Our
Improved

Sample mailed free with
List of Sizes and Cuts.

GUT FLOWER BOX

ELUS & POLLWORTH, Milwaukee, Wis.

UenttoD the Floriata' Exchange when wrttinf.

We are a atraight shoot and aim to grouj into a vigorous plant.

A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN. SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN QENBRAL.

YOL. XI. NO. 4a

NEW YORK, OCTOBER 7, 1899.

One Dollar Per Year.

LARGE ....
FLOWERED

LILIUM LOHGIFLORUM

(Japan-Orown.)

ITO^yy READY T

Wi' have received our first iiiiportaUous ui tiiese Ijuilj.s, aud liave delivered aii

«arly orders, and liave a surplus wliieli we offer for immediate delivery. We are

glad to state that the bulbs reach us in exceptioually fine order— hard, firm, and well

up to size. Stock is very carefully selected — the very finest Japanese stock obtainable.

7 to i) iuch bulbs in case lots, 300 biilb.s, at $ 18 per case.

lu 1(9811 qiiaQtltles, UtT.OO pur 100.

O to 10 in. bulb.s in case lots, liOO bulbs, at ^2'Jt per case.

Ill leK8 (luautitleH. wr.:.€0 |i«r 100.

PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS

PAPER ^VHIXE URANDIFLORA.

We offer a very fine quality of these Imlb^, runniuK about 1100 to 1200 to the
case, which is an indication of the size and good ciuality of the bulbs.
Price is lower than usual.
$1.00 per 100 ; .$8.50 per 1000 ; 5000 lots, $8.00 per lOOO.

For larger quantities, write uh fur Hpeclal (|uotatloiiii.

LIUUM HARRISII.

We have a slight surjilus of !i to 7 inch bulij.'?. Stock is in line condition, care-
fully selected, and A No. 1 in every respect. In order to close out stock remain-
ing unsold we make the following offer for cash as long as unsold.

In case lots, 400 bulbs to tlie case, JHIO per case Net Cask.

Ill lens (|UriutitleB. )W.>.00 pur 100.

For full list of other Seasonable Stock, see our Wholesale Price List,
which will be sent free on application.

F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarry town=on=Hudson, N. Y.

NEW
BRANCHING

EASTER LILY

(L. Longiflorum
Giyanteum
Multiflorum.)

Although new to thi country this grand variety has been well tested in Kngland for
several years and is said to force trjual to Ilarrisii. (Jur grower gives us the following
description of stock grown in Hermuda :

I'ure white trumpet nhapeil flowers, much larger and in greater profusion Mian
the or<linary Ij. Loiigiflor^ni or Harrisil, and are liorne on strong, robiiHt stems
with numerous long pointed, bright green leaves. It has l.lic liraiictiinK liabit of
the S|iecioHuin type, the flowers Ijeing produced in umbels, a ri lo 7-iii<.'li bull) show-
ing as many as Id to 1'2 flowers, making it particularly useful as a pot plant, anil is
frci* I'roiii <l iscase.

All procurable stock of this grand, new and distinct Kaster Lily has Ijeen placed in
our hands for sale, and offer them as follows: (Bcirniuda-grown stoc^k all sold.)

JAPAN BULBS of above ^ 5 to 7 inch i>uii>8 $.->.oo $4.'i.oo

„ - "1 «1 to H ' 7. .'■><) «r,.00

now ready. / 7100 •• :.:.:. 10.00 i.oioo

ORDINARV JAPAN

L. Longiflorum.

(NOW liKADV FOIt DKI.I V Kit N .1

, Per

( ,~> lo 7 inch bulbs $S.i

J « 10 H " .1.

i 7 10 O "

( H to 10

Per ll«

00

BO

7.00

12.00

Pit 1000

$u.->.oo
40.00
oo.oo

1 10.00

diinesii sacFfm Narcissus. r'"r"7Hr,;'T';?
lily ol liii) vailBy Pips.

50
50

(TIIO.M COIin.STOllAGIJ.) Order now
for future or present delivery. 1^12.50
per 1000, or bo,v of 2500 for $:J0.

New Crop SMILAX SEED

Now Iteady. Vi-r o/.., 2.->o.; Ji' lb., 7.">c.; lb., $2..->0.

CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO.

342 WEST 14th STREET, ^".Vr'lsu." N. Y. CITY.

Importers. Exporters and Growers' Agents ot KEEDS. BULBS and PLANTS.

Manunn fh<* P'lr,r\mtm' K.xfhana:^ wh^n wrltlnir

EBH5H5iSH5HSH5H5HSH5ES?SHSBSH5BSBSH5H5H5H5MZ5MZn5H5H5H5Z5aS^5H5MHSa5H5H5H5H5HSMHSH5HSH5HSESH5HSZ5HSHSZ5HirE5H5HSHSHSH5S5HSH^^

THE COTTAGE GARDENS

>^s<F=?

§

Novelties in Qeraniums

WE SHALL OFFER THE FOLLOWING WELL SELECTED
NOVELTIES FOR 1900:

A SET OF DOUBLE BEDDERS
A SET OF SINGLE BEDDERS
A SET OF FANCY DOUBLES

A SET OF MAMMOTH

FANCY SINGLES
A SET OF DISTINCT AND

STRIKING IVY LEAVED

A Full Line of the introductions for 1899 in all the above sections.

A FULL l,IME of tested selected standard varlctjcs In Douhle and SInKle
Bedders and Ivy L,eaved Varieties.

A WLI. I^INE OF FANCV PCI.ARGONIUin8.

DON'T FORGET THE FOLLOWING FACTS:

We are the largest growers of GERANIUMS in America. Our stock
is acknowledged to be the finest and best selected on this continent. We
devote 20,000 feet of 16x24 g'ass EXCLUSIVELY to the GERANIUM.
We carry an immease stock of strong, healthy stock plants for propagating,
and can therefore fill your orders to better advantage than any other grower.

If you need GERANIUMS remember that THE COTTAGE
GARDENS is the place to get them.

THE COTTAGE GARDENS,

Desirable Novelties in Other Plants

A Que stock of BEGONIA Gloire de Lorraine, la 2 Inch pots.

A flae tei o( .Novel. Ics In DOVBL,R BKGUNIA 8cniperfloreii8.

A Hop Ht/ick of the two KiE^V RUHHEI.IAH, EleKaiitlNHitua and Multi-
flora, 2 inch, 16 00 per ItKJ ; 3 Iuch, U 50 per dozen.

UROWAI.IA GIGAMTKA, ^' inch, (4.00 per 100.

AHPARAGtTS PLVMOSUS MANVS, extra Strong, 3 loch, |8 00 per 100.

PRIMULA FORBESII, 2 Inch, {4.00 per 100.

CANNAS

Kor Immediate delivery. ir> rioij in af«ortf:d
uHmed varieties, 1 tf> 8 eyea, at |10.00 per lOOiJ. This
cffer bolde good only while we are dlKgioj;.

NEW CARNATION GEN. GOMEZ

A magnilicent cardinal gcarlet, shaded with maroon ; a spli'ndid grower, a
Iirolific bloomer, an Immense long, stiff »tein, a large do wer, a line keeper and
Hhipj>er. A prlz<' winner; a prufitalile carnation. Everybody liki'tj It — You
waul it. Nicr; field-grown plantH $10.01) pi-r 100. Only 500 New Vork left, at
SC.OO per 100. 500 John Young, at $.5.00 per 100.

ALL OTHER V.^RIETIES SOLD OUT.

C. W. IWARD, Manager,

Long Distance Telephone, 91 B, Queens

QUEENS. N.Y.

_ Mention the F^orlJt*' Exchange wh«n writing.

986

The F=i-orists* Exchange.

iiiiiiiiimu

w

|_I\/ f^re you not taking more advantage of our liberal
n I offers? The problem of every man in business is to
make a pleasant and lasting impression on his trade.
We are morally oertain you are neglecting opportunities which
will not offer themselves again.

Ql^liyi^g^ LILIES^" ^""^®' "^^^^^ basketed, tor $1.60.

LILIUM LONGIFLORUM ^^^9 r/rZlev^
LILY OF THE VALLEY rsr2U's2'3:oo.'''^'^^^^
ROMAN HYACINTHS 'i!,l%lTiZ%t:oT''''

TERMS:— Five per cent, dlacount allowed on all orders accompanied
with cash. New York City references required otherwise.

WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, 54 & 56 Dey St., N. Y.

TELEPHONE. 34«r CORTLANDT.

miinii(iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiniiiiiiii(iiiini!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiini!ii!iminmiiimmmmiimimimimmimmirn

Mention the Florists' ^xchanffe wfaan wrltms.

Just Arrived

Fresh English Milltrack ^

Mushroom Spawn

$7.00 per 100 lbs. $6.50 per 100 in 500 lb. Lots.

We have a New

BUDDING KNIFE

Made to our own order. Blade Stiff (does not shut),
finest steel. Send for Sample.

Price each, 20 cts. Per dozen, $1.75.

JOHNSON & STOKES, ''V^l'^^nl^^r.''- 5

Mentinn the Florlwta' Biichftnge when writing.

Horticultural Cash Bargains

Offered to the Trade Only. Cash With Order.

HEADQUARTERS FOR FINE BULBS!

25,000 CHINESE NARCISSUS

2000 LILIUM HARRISII- loo

6to7 per case, 400, $16.00.... $4 60

7 ton lu 00

9 to 11, Exhibition Bulbs 20 00

French Forcing Bulbs, Just
Arrived, per S.S. Massilia.

5000 FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA—

lull 1000

MoDSter hulbs 80 9f) $7 CO

Select Size 80 6 60

10,000 NARCISSUS PAPER Moo,$inn;
WHITE GRANDIFLORA— iiooo,$6.76.

Cartage Free. No charge for boxing. A

Special Prices on Holland Roses, Rhododendrons, Azaleas, etc.

c. H. joosTEN, o^o^T^r.o^^^ 85 Bey St., New York.

Per basket, 30 bulbs, $1.40; per bale,
120bulbe, $4.80; 5 bales, 800 bulbs,
$33.40 ; 10 bales, 1300 bulbs, $46.60.

LILIUM LONGIFLORUM—

Fine, Sound Bolbs. 100 1000

6to 7 $3 00 $a5 on

6to 8 4 60 40 00

9tol0, doz., $2.00 12 00 110 00

PALM SEEDS.

10,000 KENTIA FDRSTERIANA—

Per lUU, .50 cts.: per 1000, $3.50.
20,000 KENTIA BELMOREANA—

Per 1011, 65c.; per 1000, $1.00; per 10,000, $38.
Fresh Arrival per Str. St. Paul.

BERLIN PIPS LILY OF THE VALLEY—

From cold 8torae;e, for Christmas
Flowering, per lOUO, 814.00; per case
of 2500, $31.00.

II gooili* oft'ered subject to being ansold.

IMPORTER AND
iROWERS' AGENT,

Mention the Florists* KxcbajiKe when writing.'

« ...NOW READY...

♦» I II IIIM I ONfilFI ORIIIVl 5-7, $3.00 per 100; 6-8, S4 00 per 100;
(, UlL^lUiTl LVJl-«HJirL,V»K»Jin 7-9, 56.00 per 100; 8-10, $15.00 per 100.

M rHINFSF <^ACPFn I II IF«^ Packed 30 to basket, $1.40 per
P ^llll-NCUC J^\^K.CU UIUIC^ basket; bundle 120 bulbs, $5.00.

» -pi i| ipc Single or Double, all colors mixed, per 100, 65 cts. ; in separate

0 ' '-J'-lr J colors, white, yellow, pink, purple, or striped, 80 cts. per 100.

1 NARCISSUS—

Q Paper White, large flowering, $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000.

8 Von Sion, extra size, $1.75 per 100.

Trumpet Major, very large bulbs, $1.50 per 100; $12.00 per 1000.
9 Incomparable, very large bulbs, $1.00 per 100; $7.50 per 1000.

8 CROCUS In 4 colors, per 100, 30 cts. ; per 1000, $2.50.

§ CALLA LILIES Ist size, $6.00 per 100.

0 ifES- SEND FOR WHOLESALE FALL LIST NOW READY.-^

1 STUMPP & WALTER CO., 50 Barclay St., N. Y.

oseeeeooedsseesessesseeseoseeeseoseesssooeseeossosees

itton th»» P^o

RT'*hBnp-B offhon

CINERARIA

CYCLAMEN PRIMULA

PANSY

LargellowereflEuglish; Liirge ti. Spu ndeus. Koiker's Best, Kolker's Giant.

A oz., $3.60. Pure white, 100 s., 75c. H oz., $3.50: ft oz. $1.26; $5.00 oz.; ]^ oz., 9li cts.

Trade pkt., 60c. Rose, Red. etc., 1008. 65c. Trade Put., 2.5c. Trade Pkt., 25c.

AUGUST ROLKBR & SOXS, 52 Dey St., New York.

Mention th» inorlBtn* TCxrhnnee ^vhAn wrrltltiff.

DUTCH BULBS -^

Lily of the Valley Pips.

FOR FORCING AND OUTDOOR PLANTING.

36 Cortlandt St.,

Honsts and Dealers are invited to i M THADDITDV £. TO •'*' COrlianat a
send for Trade List now ready. «•• «•• inUKDlKl> « tU., NEW YORK.

inrlmtw* Exghsng* wb •BWTl ttB r.

"HOW TO GROW MUSHROOMS"

The most practical treatise on this interesting subject ever written.
ONLY 10 CENTS. Published by

AMERICAN OARDEMNG, 136 Liberty St., NEW YORK, N. Y.

Mention the Flori.tg' Exchangg wh^n wr^tlnic

I In Making Up Your Catalogue for 1900 |

g DON'T OVERLOOK 8

I Asters, Daybreak and Purity |

0 Price, Seeds and Cuts on Application. 0

(J Wegroweight Viri^'C DPAWrHIMr White and in Colors Q

» acres of Asters. lluIV ij DnflfltlllllU a Specialty. '^ «

1 JAS. VICK'S SONS, = - Rochester, N. Y. |

999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999

Mention the FHorlBts' Exchange when writing.

CALLAS

FALL
TRADE
LIST
READY.

READV.

Tlirongli our Exchange Sales with best Paclflc Coast
growers of these roots we are able to deliver choice,
carefully cured and evenly graded roots at closest
growing prices. Doz. 100

First Size, i'A lo IH Inch. (Iinnieter....$n 7S 9a 00
Select " iiitolH •• •• .... 1 •^■■5 7 00

Extra Select, about -.j to 3^ in. " .... 1.30 9 00

-True White. Very choice well cured
bulbs of FREESIA True Refracta
Albn, from our own grower. Yellow
flowers have been carefully rogued out of the stock.

First Quality, per 1000, S6.30. Choice Size, S7.30.

NEW CYCLAMEN SEED, 'p'^""!^™'"™ $1.25

VAIIfiH AN'S --~~" i PbJ.9f<l<l-..'9^-.^§ Rarido[ph St

FREESIAS

STORE f NEW YORK. 14 Barclay Street.

UcrBtlon the FloriBts' Elxcbanse when writing.

October 7, 1899.

Xhb Florists* Exchkngb.

987

i**

GREAT BARGAIirS!

Silver Maples.
Sugar "

8 to 10 feet
10 to 12 "

8 to 10
10 to 12

8 to 10

selected .

Per 100

$7 03
10 00
20 00
35 01)
20 00
35 (0
20 Oo
50 Oo
50 Oo
65 On
20 00
30 Oo
40 Oo
to 3 fo
3 Do

Eulalia Japoiiica |a 00

" Zehrina anrt Variegala 4 00

Norway "

Norway Maples. 10 to 12

Horse Chestnut. 6 to 7 feet

9 to 10 "

Retinospora Plumosa Aurea. 2' 2 to 3 feet
Jap. Rose FI. Weeping Cherry. 4 to 5 ft.

Beech, European. 5 to 6 feet

6to8 "

Birch, Cut Leaf. 10 to 12 feet, transplanted

Box, for edging $2 00

American Arbor Vitae. 15to20 Inches....

SHRUBS

Per 100

ALTHEA, double, in variety. 2 to 3 feet. . . . $5 00

" 3 to4 " 7 00

" Variegated. 2 to 3 feet 7 00

BERBERIS, Purpurea. I'i to 2 feet,

transplanted 3 00
" Thunbergi. 12 to 18 inches

transplanted 5 00
" Vulgaris. l>a to 3 feet,

transplanted 3 00

CALiYCANTHUS. 3 to 3 feet 3 00

CARYOPTERIS Mastacauthus. 2 feet,

st oiig, field-grown 5 00

CARYOPTERIS Mastacanthus. IJi to

3 feet 4 00

CLETHRA. Alnifolia. -Strong 5 00

CORNUSSIBIRICA. 2 to 3 feet 5 00

DEUTZIA Crenata. 3 feet, strong 4 00

" Gracilis. Strong 6 00

" Pride of Rochester. 3 feet

strong 4 00

Eli^ AGNUS Longipes. 4 years, 2 to 3 feet,

heavy 15 00

EUONYMUS Europeus. 3 to 4 feet 7 00

FORSYTHIASuspensaand Viridissima,

3 feet 4 00

FRINGE, White, 3 to 4 feet, fine 20 00

or ICO

$1 .TO

5 00

7 00

10 00

4 00

4 00
7 00
7 00

5 00
7 00

12 00
12 00

EULALIA QRACILLIMA, $2.00 per U)0.

Per 10(1

Paeonias. 50 named varities SIO 00

Sedum. In variety 4 00

PhlCY. Named varieties, field-grown 6 00

" Subulata. X fine 6 00

Rudbeckia Golden Glow. Strong 4 00

SHRUBS

1

HYDRANGEA P. G. 1 year, 10 to 13 inches
IK to 3 feet, bushy..

" " 2 to 3 feet

3 to 4 feet, X

HYPERICUM Anreum. 2 to 3 feet, very

strong

*' Moserianum. Strong

KERRIA Jciponica. 3 to 3 feet

" Variegata. 2to2}<feet

liIIiAC Purple. 2 to 3 feet...^

" " 3 to 4 feet

" Rothamagensis. 3 to 4 feet

" Chinese Purple

California Privet

PRICES QUOTED ON APPLICATION.

Per 100
RHUS Coraria and Glabra. 5 to 6 feet.

X fine 110 00

RIBES Aureum. Strong 5 00

Sanguinea. Strong 6 00

SPIR.EA Atrosanguinea. 3 to 3 feet 6 00

" Aurea. 3 to 3 feet 5 00

•' A. Waterer. X strong 7 00

SPIR.^A A. Waterer, 3 years 6 00

" Bunialda. Strong 6 00

" Fortuneii 5 00

Reevesii. 3 feet 5 00

Salicifolia. X fine 3 00

Thunbergi. X fine 6 30

" Van Houttei. Xfine.... 6 00

SYMPHORICARPUS Rubra* Alba. X 4 00

TAMARIX. 3to3feet 4 00

THORN, single fl. 6 to 8 feet 15 00

VIBURNUM Lantana. 2 to 3 feet, strong,

transplanted 7 00

" Opulus. Strong 8 OO

" " Sterilis. Strong... 10 00
" Plicatum. 8 to 10-inch pot

plants 5 00

" " 2feet, bushy, twice

transplanted... 10 00

" " 2Kto3feer,bushy 13 00

" " 3 to 3^ feet, bushy 15 00

WEIGELA, in variety. Heavy, X fine 9 00

•' Variegata. 3 feet, X fine 8 00

CLIMBING PLANTS

10

1000

AMPELOPSIS Veitchii, No.

1. First-class, 3 years, heavy

field-Krown. Per 10,000, ?450,00,.$0 80 $0 00 $50 00
AMPELOPSI.S Veitchii, No.

2. Good, field-grown. Per 10.000,

$400 00 65 5 00 45 00
AMPELOPSIS Veitchii, No.

3. Strong roots, field-grown.

Per 10, MO, $300.00 50 4 CO 35 00
AMPELOPSIS Veitchii. X,

heavv, field-grown 1 00 8 00 75 00

AMPELOPSIS Veitchii. XX,

heavv, field grown 125 9 00 80 00

AMPELOPSIS Quinquefolia.

2 years, strong 75 5 00 45 00

10 100 looa

AMPELOPSIS Quinquefolia.

Good plants $0 60 $4 00 $30 00

AKEBIA Quinata. ' Strong... 5 on

BIGNONIA Radicans. Strong 6 (10
CLEMATIS Paniculata, No. 1.

First-class 1 00 8 OO 70 00

CLEMATIS Paniculata.

Light, first-class 80 7 00 60 00

CLEMATIS Paniculata, No. 2 70 5 50 50 00

No. 3 60 3 00 40 00

X size 1 25 10 00 80 00
" Jacknaani Henryii

and Ramona. Field-grown . . 2 00 IS 00

HONEYSUCKLE, Chinese 10

twining

HONEYSUCKLE, Chinese
twining. Smaller

" Japan Golden

" Halleana, XX

" Braohypoda

" Punicea

" Purpurea

" Scarlet Trumpet

" Monthly Fragrant..

" Heckrotti

IVY, English, field-grown,
JASMINUM. White and yellow
MATRIMONY VINE. Strong
XX...
" " good..

WISTARIA, white, 3 years,
" "3 years,

100
$6 00

4 00
6 00
9 00
6 00

1000
$50 00

30 00

8 00
7 00

6 00 50 00
10 00

$5 and $0
0 00

7 00

8 00
5 00

10 00
8 00

ROSES

TEI IND HYBRID TEI ROSES

15c. each; $l.'i5 per 10; $10 per lOO, except where uoted.

Alfred Colomb.
Anna de Diesbach
Baron de Bonstetten.
Blanche Moreau.
Clio.

Coquette des Blanches.
Count. Murlnaisse.
Crimson Rambler, $13.00.
Earl of Dufferln.
Fisher Holmes.
Francois I/evet, $6.50.
Gen. Jacqueminot,
(iloire Lyonnaise.
.lean Lialjaua.

John Hopper.

JulesMargoltin.

La Reine,

Louis Van Houtte.

Luxemburg.

Mabel Morrison.

Mme. G. Luizet.

" Geo. Bruant.

" Masson.

Plantier, $0.00.
Magna Charta.
March, of Londonderry.
Marga-et Dickson, $12.00.

Marie Baumaun.
Marshall P. Wilder.
Mrs. John Laing.
Paul Neyron.
Perle des Blanches.
Persian Yellow.
Princess Adelaide.
Prince C. de Rjhan.
Rosa Rugosa.

" " Rubra.

Sweet Briars.
Tom Wood.
Vick's Caprice.

Celine Forestier.
Clothilde Soupert.
Duch. de Brabant.
Maman Cocliet.

Marie Guillot.
Meteor.
Mrs. De Graw.
Pink Soupert.

Oa own roots, field-grown, strong.
lOo. ea. ; SOc. per lU ; «7 per 100.

Souv. du Pres. Carnot.
W. A. Richardson.
Yellow Soupert.

CLIMBING AND CREEPING ROSES

10 cts. rach ; 75 cts. per 10 ;
ItSe.OO per 100.

Baltimore Belle.
Climbing Victor Verdier.
Manda's Triumph.

MARECHAL NIEL

From 4 inch pots, very heavv plan's,
$10.00 per liiu. Lighter plants, $8 per ILO

PIIIf'ES (jn other Herbaceous Plants given on applicatioo. We will p^uarantee our
stock to be aH line as any grown in the United .States. Certificate furnished
with every shipment We have upwards of 300,000 shrubs of 50 varieties.
Would lilie to estimate on your wantH. Write for wholesale list. Those desiring
Hamiiles will please send money for plants and coat of postage. Under these
conilitioTis we will pladly send samples of any stocic desired.

Pink Rambler.

Queen of the Prairies.

Setigera.

South Orange Perfection.
strong, healthy plants, oat of 3 inch and 4 inch
Bride. Hermosa.

Bridesmaid. La France.

Celine Forestier. La Marque.

Climbing La France. Little White Pet.

Clothilde Soupert. Mme. Camille.

Duch. de Brabant. Mme. C. Testout.

Etoile de Lyon. Maman Cochet.

Universal Favorite.
Wiohuraiana
Yellow Rambler.

pots, SC.OO per 100.

Meteor.

Merville Graham.

Marie Guillot.

Paquerette.

PinK Soupert.

Souv. de Jean Chabaud.

Yellow Soupert.

ELIZABETH,

• NEW JERSEY.

988

The F^lorists' Exchange.

♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»»♦♦♦♦♦♦<

►»»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

LILIUM HARRISII-

5-7 140.00 per 1000; $4.50 per 100.

JAPAN LILIUM LONGIFLORUM-

7— ',1 $G0.00 per 1000; $7.00 per 100.

9—11 $110.00 per 1000; $12.00 per 100.

Chinese Sacred Lilies-
Extra large . . $35.00 per 1000; $4.00 per bale of 120 bulbs.

Dutch Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus—

Now Ready for Delivery.

Roman Hyacinths sh.oo per looo.

Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora—

Extra Mammoth $7.00 per 1000.

Lily of the Valley-
Extra fine, cold storage $13.00 per 1000.

Azalea Indica and Rhododendrons

Ready for delivery Next Weelc.
WRITE FOR PRICES AND PARTICULARS TO

F. W. 0. SCHMITZ, JERSEY CITY, N. J.

►♦♦»♦♦»»»♦♦#♦»»♦♦»♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

Mention the Florist*' EUchanKe when writing.

CUPRESSUS SEEDS

Or CHAM^ECTPARIS LAWSONIANA, true, freeh
Imported Be^d, per 1000, 75 eta. ; per lO.OOO, 16.00.

Crj'pioineria Japonicn, like Araucaria Ex-
celsa. but ten times cheaper, per IfM), 25c.; per 1000. f2.00.

SpriuK Flowers. stroDg, stocky plants of GIANT
PANSV, 100 kinds, Vllmorln's and Berary's strains.

<-innt Ditisy. Jewel and Bride. Victoria For-
(tet-Me-Not, blue; Silene Cuinpacta, fl. pi.,
pink and scarlet, each kind, by mall, per 100, 50 cts. ;
by exprtes. per IWH), ^3.50.

Cash with order, please, or In Exrliange for
VIOLETS, CARNATIONS and KOSES.

SHELLROAD GREENHOUSES SEED CO.. Grange. Md.
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ALM

too lOMl 30( 0

enix Tennis tO.75 tS.OIl $13.50

Fnmila 1.00 800 aa.SO

Reclinaln 75 5.00 13.50

Corypha Australia 75 5.00 13.50

Pandannertilis 1.25 10.00 27.50

J. L. SCHILLER. 404 E. 34th Street, New York.

Mf^ntlnn thA V\nr\mt9' gychange whgn w^-lr^n*-

TEITUIFOLITJM

LILT BULBS KOK SALE. Write for prices.

F. H BURDETT, - Clifton, N.Y.

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PLANT SEED CO.

Wholesale Merchants.

jtjt^jt ST. LOUIS, jt^jtjt

COASEEDCO.

Wholesale Seedsmen

34 Gansevoort St.,

NEW YORK.

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411,413, 415,Sansome St.,

SAN FRiNGISCO.

LlLll lOlF WHI sc!HfcO!g!i«

'^ JMAY 00 HIQMER.

octoTr 15. Kentia Belmoreana and Forsteriana Seeds

BoDa flde, Iglty Presll Crop, no old 1898 cheap Seed. Every seed (rerminctive.

Merllinn »4.25; o-rloo 6oc., includlntir delivery.
SAMPLE I>0/,EN, 10 CENTS, INQUIKE FOR PR1<:ES ON LARGER LOTS.

Calla Ettaloplca, 3-4 inch luu, $3 00; loOU, |25 00 \

3-5 •• '• 4.00; " 3500 („„„_„ ^....„„

4-6 " " 5 50; " 50.00 f ORDER QUICK

Spotted calla, fine bulbs (Bargain) " 2.50. )

Cyclamen Gisranteutn. hulho IVa-SVa in. aciv.sB, brilliant sorts doz., $1 25; ICO, $9 00

Bargain In LILIUM HARRISII. To close rut we offer 5-7 inch

per 100, $4 00; case of 4ill', $15.00

Send for prices on HYACINTHS, NARCISSUS, TULIPS, AZALEAS, ETC.

HU DCDPCD fi. t^f^ ESTABLISHED 1878.

■ Hi DfcKbtK a uUiy 47 BARCLAY ST., NEW YORK

Uentlon the FlorUU' IZ::chajig« wh«n wrlUnc.

JAPAN LONGIFLORUM..rD"l!.e^'y!

The bulbs are unusuall.v fine and we are
nfferin»r them at the foIlowiuK prices,

6 to 8 In., S4.50 per 100 ; S40.00 per 1000.

7 to 9 " 6.50 '• 60.00

Also Large Stock nf HOI„LA?(D and
FRENCH BULBS, which we will quote
on Hpplication.

W. W, RAWSON & CO., Boston, Mass.

12 and 13 V. H. Sq.
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I ..c. Bulbs, Plants

I OF ALL KINDS.

HULSEBOSCH BROS.,

ENGLEWOOD, N.J.

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M^-ntlnn th* FlnrlPte* Erfhangf wb^n writing.

AMERICAN GROWN

DAFFODIL BULBS.

Noue belter ; try ilieiii.

EMPEROR, $6 per 1 00.
PRINCEPS, $1 per 100: $7,50 per 1000.

Mo ortlers received niter Oct. 1 Slli.

n. CRAWFORD, Cuyahoga Falls, 0.

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V SURE CROP MUSHROOM SPAWN S

■ «8.00 per 100 lbs. ■

* Pamphlet Bow to Grow Mushroomn, 10c. —

■ LILIUM HtRRISil. EARLY ROMtN HTtCINTHS ■

• Special prices on application. M
5 WEEBER & DON, Seed Merchants & Growers. S
S 114 Chambers St., NEW TOKK. S

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Allen's Defiance Mignonette!

',iO«0 SEEDS. **

Grown under glass, from special selected spikes, fur
florists' use. None genuine unless my signature la
across the face of eacn packet.

$1.00 PER PACKET.

No tueetlsnian b»H any of my indoor grown

Heed, except in sealed packets with my Hisr-

nature across face of eacb.— C. II. ALLEN.

CHAS. H. ALLEN, Floral Park, N.Y.

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CAUI-IFLOWER, Danish, for forcing, trade
pkt 20 cts.; oz., $2.50. Forcing radish, white tipped,
scarier, globe, deep 8carlet,oz. 10 cts,; lb., 50 cts. Pansy
Trfmardeau, oz. $1 75; lb, $15.00. Cassler. Bugnot. Mme.
Perret, Ceclle Davy, etc.. tradepkt. 25 cts. Califor-
nia I'rivet, rooted cuttings, per 1000, $5.00.
BEAULIEU, Walker Avenue, Woodhaven. New York.

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RARE COLLECTED SEEDS

OF AMERICAN

Woody and Herbaceous Plants.

Ask lor List and Discounts.
PINEHURST NURSERIES,

OTTO KATZENSTEIN. Mgr. PINEHURST, N. C,

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\ MICflEL PLANT - 5
5 -^^BULB CO. ;

■ ST. LOUIS, MO. ■

■ ■

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GALLAII!!!!!!:^

Fine, well cured bulbs, from our

own larm in California

clrcuni. lOO 1000

Mammoth Bulbs. G in. and up $8.30 $75.00

Extra Selected, 5to6in 6.60 55.00

First Class, 4 to 6 in 4 50 85.00

Second Size, 3 to 4 in 2.50 15.00

300 of one si/.e at 1000 rates.

JACKSON & PERKINS C9.,Sf^4?r!^:

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Mention the Florists* Bxehanir* when wrltlnir.

SPECIAL SALE OF

A LATE SHIPMENT OF
Fine, Solid and Healthy

LILIUPI hubbisii euiBS!

5 to 7, $4,50 per lOO; $40.00 per lOOO. Packed 400
bulbs ill eacb case; orig-iual case lots at lOOO rates.

ORDER Ar ONCE IP YOD WISH TO SECURE THEM,

.\ very large shipment of 700,000 .Japau Loiigillorums arrived, entirely decayed
and worthless, whicli will naturally make an active demand for Lilium Harrisii.

NEW CROP SMILAX SEED
CALLA LILY BULBS

JUST RECEIVED.

$2.50 per lb. ; 75 cts. per
'4 lb. ; '25 cts. per oz.

First - Class, with Sound Tops.

$4.00 per 100 to close out.

HENRY F. MICHELL, 1018 Market St.. PHILA.

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Octuber 7, 1899.

The F=l-orists* Exchange.

989

WHY DO FLORISTS

not use the Hame coniuion Hense
in buying their heatliiK apparntue
as in developing their plants?
On certain plants, money and
time are thrown away, and no
matter how much money and
time are spent on them they
never amount to anything. It
ie so with boilers : unleHs they
have excellence in their construc-
tion, they are a constant source of

WASTE

Such boilers are usually cheap
when first bought, but because of
repairs, waste of fuel, labor re-
quired in managing, they are a
continual source of expense, and
every year the florist wastes the
difference between what he has
paid for a poor boiler and what he
would have to pay for a good
one. Our boilers are acknowledged
of superior merit, they operate
with a reasonable supply of

FUEL

and thelaborrequired in managing
Is reduced to a minimum. With these
boilers the florist does not have to

STAY UP NIGHTS

Mention the Plorlsta' Exchange when writing.

to keep his plants from freezing.

He sleeps with perfect confidence that the
boiler will take care of itself and provide the
heat wanted. Where uur boilers are known
they are appreciated. Where they are not
known it Is safe to say money Is wasted.

W t. I\ 111 ^J W that our statements are prejudiced be-
cause we are interested in selling our boilers.
Do not believe them, but write for our Cata-
logue and read the letters of floriKts who
have used these boilers and who have written
us the results accomplished. They are not
prejudiced or Interested.

GIBLIN & CO.,

UTICA, N. Y.

|§eed1^e Report]

Points and information from -leedsmen, and
all Interested in this column, s-.-licited. Ad-
dress Editok Sef:t> rHADK.careof Fi.oribtb'
ExcilANuE. I'. O. Box ItVJ", Neu Vork.

AMERICAN SBBD TRADE ASSOCIATION

Alexander Uodgerb, Chicago, 111., Presi-
dent; Albert McCuLLoUGH, Cincinnati, FirMt
Vice-President: F. W. Bolgiano, WasliinK-
ton. Second Vice-President; S. F Willard,
Wetiiersfieid, Conn., Secretary and Treasurer.

New York.— S. B. Dicks, representinu-
Cooper. Taber & Co., sails to-day per S.
S. Campania, after a very Huecessfiil trip.
He reports the feeling of the trade iu this
country as extremely hopeful, and a Arm
determination anions the legitimate
members of the seed trade to put prices
on a satisfactory basis.

R.W. Clucas returned on Monday from
a two weeks' trip throughout the New
England states.

A consignment of Japan Lilium longi-
fiorum — 1000 cases, numbering about
300,000 bulbs— for Suzuki & Ida; arrived
at this port practically useless, having
heated in transit. They came via Van-
couver.

Visiting New York. — J. J. Comont, of
London, Eng. He reports a very satis-

Perry \A/atsor-i & Co.

CALIFORNIA^ SEED HOUSE

Onion Seed
Lettuce
Celery
Carrot
Salsify
Parsnip
etc.

-SPECIALTIES
Sweet Peas
Cosmos
Hollyhock
Verbenas
Asters
IVlignonette
etc.

Lima Beans
Salt Bush
Bromus Grass
Bermuda
(Johnson
etc.

ALL CALIFORNIA GROWN. WHOLESALE ONLY.

SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA

Mention the Florists' &:xcliange when writing.

factory trip, especially throushout the
West.

Bcsiton. — Robert Farquhar has been
oldiged to give up business on account
(if ill health. W. \V. Hawson <t Co. have
purchMKHd his entire stock of bulbs, tools
and HiihdricH. Mr. Farquhar had fitted
up his Htcirc the most elaborate of any in
lioston, and Messrs. Kawson have pur-
chased the fixtures and fittings complete,
and are now refitting their store, intend-
ing to make it the most complete in New
England.

Philadelphia. — Fire occurred in a
building adjoining that of \Vm. Henry
Maule, on Filbert street, on September
27, and Mr. Maule's building and stock
were damaged to the extent of several
thousand dollars. Fully insured.

St. Paul. — The American I!ag Filling
.Machine ( o. is the name of a recently in-
corporated company in this city. Its
incorporators are Sumner li. Bowden,
president; .\le.\ander Martin, vice-presi-
dent, and -Mfred It. Hall, secretary and
treasurer, all of this city. This company
will manufacture the bag filling machine
recently patented by Messrs. Bowden
and Martin.

The yield of onion sets and onion seed
grown in this section is repoited good,
likewise beans and peas. Late varieties
of potatoes are a good crop, while the
early varieties suffered from drought.

J. Comont, of Carter, Dunnett & Beale,
London, England, was a recent caller on
the trade. Veritas.

Sas^inaw, Midi. — W. H. Grinnell &
Co., Piei'iiont Manor, N. Y., have pur-
chased ground in this city for, it is
understood, the erection of a seed ware-
liciuse.

Sedali.a, Mo. — .\rchias' seed store has
removed their stock to 108 East Main
street, where better and larger facilities
are at hand.

European Notes.

-V decidedl.v cool spell has spread over
the whole of the seed grounds of northern
Europe, and as it is accompanied bv
(|uite heav.v rains in many places, the di'f-
ticulties in liarvestingourmiserfiblecrops
are very largely increased. The shortages
are really alarming, including not only

cabbage, but also carrot, beet, onion and
mangel. The prices of the two latter
articles have advanced by leaps and
bounds. The effects of the change upon
aster crop shall be dealt with by next
mail. Etnoi'EA.N Seeds.

Hazerswonde, Holland.— Jac. Wezel-
enburg. bulb grower, Sassenheini, Hol-
land, died here September 14, from the
result of wounds received in a bicycle
accident. The deceased was well known
in .\inerica and was a general favorite
in his native country. He was -!."i years
of age.

from the United States to the value of
.t27,3G.S, against .$1,282 worth during
the same month of a year ago.

Other ICuropean countries received
shipments to the value of .$7,910, as
compared wilh .$124,07], the value of
exports of seeds during the correspond-
ing month of the preceding year.

Imports and Exports Statistics.

The following exports and imports of
plants, shrubs, etc., are for the month of
-Vugust, the latest period for which the
ofiicial figures have been compiled liy the
Treasury Defiartment

I.MPOHTK.

The dutiable imports of plants, shrubs
and vines amounted to $lll,.54fi iu ,\u-
gust, 1809, and $347,038 during the ten
months' period of 1800. There were im-
ported in .\ugust, 1808, .|04,245, and dur-
ing the eight months of 1S9S, .f 110,080
worth.

'i'he free imports of seeds amounted to
$47,547 in August, against $48, .341 in
the same mouth of 1808. The total for
the eight months amounted to $.'i40,814
during 1800, ascompared with .$403,839
during 1808.

The dutinlile imports of seeds amount-
ed tci$:i4,r,4r, in -Vugust, 1890,a.sagainst
.$7, osd during August, 1.S08, During the
eight months' period ending with .Vugust,
1800, the imports amounted to $2."'i(i.-
002, as compared with $204, S47, the
value of the imports during a like teim
of last year.

'I'lie exports of seeds to other countries
amounted to $232,10.") in .\ugust, 1800,
against $244,001 in .Vugust of a year
ago.

The countries to which the Tnited
States exported seeds were the I'uited
Kingdom, whicii received .shipments to
the value of $4."i,37."i in .Uigust, as
agaiust .$l."),i;41 worth during the same
month of 1808. Geinany imported seed.s

CATALOGUES RECEIVED.

H. T. Harmon & Co., Portland, Me.— Bulb
Catalogue, 1899.

H. P. Kelsey. Brston, Mass.— Some infor-
mation about Ginseng.

J. L Schiller, New York. -Fall Catalogue
of Bulbs. Illustrated.

Samuel C. Moon, Morrisville, Pa.~Trade
List of Nursery Stock.

John Welsh Yodno. Germantown, Pa.—
Price List of Pandanus Veitchii.

Fred'k W. Kelsey, New York.— Catalogue
of Trees, Shrubs, Bulbs, Plants.

Henry A. Dreeh, Philadelphia. -Catalogue
of Bulbs, Plants, Seeds, etc. Autumn, lt99,

J. M. Thokbcrn & Co.. New York —Prelim-
inary Trade List of Vegetable and Other
Seeds.

Henry Ndnqesser & Co., New York.—
Wholesale Price List of Grass and Clover
Seeds.

Wm. J. Hessir, Plattsmoutb. Neb.— Whole-
sale Price List ot Palms and othtr Decorative
Plants.

R. & J. Farquhar & Co. Boston Catalogue

ot Plants, Bulbs and Seeds for Autumn
Planting.

Philadelphia, September 25-28.— A merican
Dahlia Society. Amos M. Peacock, Atco, N.J.,
secretary,

F. R. PiERSON Co., Tarrytown, N, Y.— Choice
Selections Winter Forcing and Spring Flower-
ing Bulbs.

W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia.—
Prehminary Price List of Sweet Peas; also of
Vegetable Seeds.

W1LLIA.MS & Sons Co., Batavia, 111.— Whole-
sale List of Florists' and Nuiservmen's Sup-
plies, Labels, etc.

Herendeen Manfo. Co , Geneva, N. Y.—
Some testimonials regarding the elticiency of
the Furmau Boilers.

That Swindler.

The swindler has crossed the Ijoriler,
and is now operating iu Canada; .\lljert
French, of .^Ottawa, being his I.-ifc;! \w-
tim, to the extent of .$10.

990

The F=i-orists' Exchange.

SEND FOR OUR PRICE LIST OF

PALMS AND FERNS

We now have a fine lot of Kentias, Latanlas, Asparagus,
Araucarias, Nephrolepis Bostonlensis, Etc.

CVCAS REVOLUTA, from 75 cts. to
PINE NEEDLE SOIL, a fine soil for

PALMS.

LATANIA BORBONICA .

COCOS "WEDDELIANA . .
KENTIA BELMOREANA .

KENXIA FORSXERIANA

PHOBNIX RECLINAXA

size
Pot.

2 inch,

3 ■•

5 "

6 "

7 "
9 "
3 "
3 "
3 "
5 "

5 "

6 "

7 "
5 "

5 "

6 "

7 "

5 "

6 "

$15.00 each, in
Palms and Ferns,

Height Character
Inches. Leaves.

16-20
18-20
20-24

14-18
5-7
8-10
18-20
18-20
20-25
34-38
20-24
25-28
26-30
36-40
14-16
16-18

5-8
5-7
6-8

4-C.
3-4
4-5
5-G
6-7
5-7
6-7
4-fi
4-6
6-8
5-6
5-8
7-10

any quantity.
$1.50 per bbl.

Doz.

$0 50

1 50
5 00
9 00

12 00
30 00

2 00

$0 50
75

1 00

2 50
25

25
75
00
50
50
75
00
50
50
50
75

FANDANUS

MICELLANEOUS.

UXILIS . . .

PEPEROIHIA ARGVREA

DRACSNA TERMINALIS
FRAORANS .

3 inch,

4 •■
2 "

2 "

3 ■'

4 ••
4 "

G

12-14
14-16

8-10
10-12
14-16

50
75

2 00

3 00
7 20

12 00
18 00
30 00

9 00
12 00
18 00
30 00

5 00

y 00

1 50

3 00

5 00

75

1 25

2 00

3 00
3 00
5 00
9 00

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSA, 2 in. pots. #4.00 per 100 ; 3 in. pots, $8.00 per 100.
ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 2 in. pots, $4.00 per 100.
FICUS ECASXICA, 4 in. pots, $3.00 per doz.; 6 in. pots, $9.00 per doz. ;
7 in. pots, $12.00 per 100.

GEORGE WITTBOLD, im n HasEv sr , CHICAGO, ILL.

MMBtlon th* Florists' Bx<^iaiic« wImb writing .^_^

^%'%^%%'%%%^%^%^^%^%^%/%K-%^%/%^%^^%/%^%%'%%^%^^^^%^1

HEADQUARTERS

... FOR ...

BOSTON FERNS.

I EKallala

BoStODiGDSlli

From $5.00 to
$25.00 per 100.
Taken out of bench.
Can be shipped long
distances without
[laying heavy es-
pressage.

SuDDer Flams

2 to 3 feet high,
$6.00 to $9.00 per

dozen.

I^ILLIAIM A. BOCK,

2394 Massachusetts Avenue,
. I^ORTH CAMBRIDGE, MASS.

THE BOSTON FERN

VERY FINE
SPECIMEN
PLANTS.

Cut from bench
for 7, 8 and 10
inch pots, at

$50.00,

$75.00
and $ I 00.00
Per 100.

Spread, 4 to 6 feet. Now
is the time to order and
pot up. Best value for
the money of any plant
now in cultivation.

PANDANUS
UTILIS...

Fine plants, from 4
and 5 in. pots, at $25.00
and $33.00 per 100.

'^'^

From 2 feet to 4 feet, well furnished. Send for Prices.

L. H, FOSTER,

45 KING STREET, Dorchester, Mass.

CASH OR REFERENCE. PLEASE.

ICentlon the IHorlBtA' Excbanfce when wrltfnr-

UNITED STATES EXOTIC NURSERIES

SPECIAL OFFER OF

BOSTON KEIIN.

FERNS, PALMS, Etc.

Just a Word About Quality.

We have EVERY AIODERN FACILITY for

producing perfect plants of PALMS, FERNS,
Etc., aud have no hesitancy in recommending our
stock as CLEAN. HEALTHY and PERFECTLY
GROWN.

We Grow for the Trade Only, and solicit
a trial order from all florists, who are not as yes
our reKular customers. For convenience, prices
are quoted in most cases per plant, but this it
our lowest wholesale price for any quantity.

BOSTON FERNS. Each

6 inch pots $0 75

7 Inch pots 1 50

8 inch paoa 1 50

10 inch paoB or pots S 00

12 Inch pane or potB B 00

Small plants for Block, from bench or 2 Inch pots,

f 5.00 per 100 ; $40.00 per 1000.

ADIANTUM FARLEYENSE.

4 Inch pota (0 50

6 Inch pot8 75

6 Inch pots 1 25

7 Inch pote, magnificent epeclmena 2 50

ADIANTUM CUNEATUM.

4 Inch pots 10 12

5 Inch pots 25

KENTIAS.

Belinoreana and Forsteriaiia.

10 to 12 InchcB high $0 25

15 to 18 Inchee high 50

20 to 24 Inchea high 1 00

COCOS WEDDELIANA.

S Inch pots. 8 to 10 Inches high tO 15

3 Inch pots, 12 to 15 Inchee high 20

3 Inch pots, 15 to 20 Inches high 25

5 Inch pots, 3 plants Id a pot 75

SMALL FERNS.

Fine assortment, 2 Inch, $5.00 per 100; MO.OO per 1000.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS

Cut Strings and Fronds In quantity shipped at any
time.

Strings, 8 to 12 feet long 50 cts. each.

Fronds 50 cts. per bunch.

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI.

Cut Fronds 50 cts. per bunch.

ASPARAGUS SEED.

Plumosus Nanus $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000.

bprengerl $l.0OperloO; $9.00 per 1000.

DRAOENA TERMINALIS.

4 Inch pots each, $0 25

5 Inch pots " 50

6 Inch pots " 75

CARNATION FLOWERS.

Florists requiring Carnations In qunulity at any
time can obtain theiu from us direct at market rates.
We nave nine large houses devoted exclusively to
Carnations In Whites, PinkN, Scarlets and
Y'ellon-8.

FERN SPORES.

Complete assortment, 50 cts. per trade pkt. ; $5.00 per
doz. pkts., all different.

Mixed Spores, extra large pkt., aufflclcnt for 3000
plants, $1,00. postpaid.

EMERSON C. McFADDEN, ShortHills,N.J.

TELEPHONE 10 B, SHORT HILLS.

UentloD the Florlata' ExchaDse when wrltlns.

October 7. 1899.

The Florists' Exchange.

991

PALMS

Areca Lutescens.

The sizes enumerated below are of
special good value, in fine condition,
and certain to give entire satisfaction

Kentia Forsteriana.

Inch

pots.

2

3

4

HelRht.
(1 plant in a pot), 6 to 8 inches

1 " " " 10 to 12 "
3 " " " 12 to 15 "

2 " " ■' 18 to 20 "

3 ■' " " 24 to 30 "

Per doz.

$1 00
1 25
3 00
5 00

Per 100
$7 00
10 00
25 00
40 00

12 00 100 00

Cocos Plumosus.

■2^4 incli pots
3

, $1 00 pfir ilozen ;
. 1 25 ■'

$8 00 per 100
10 00

Cocos Weddeliana.

2% incl

pots, i tc

5 iuolies liigli . . $1 25

$10 00

3

" 8 to 12 "

" . . 2 00

15 00

Kentia Bel

moreana.

Inch

No. of

pots.

leaves.

Helgbt. Per doz.

Per 100

^%

3 to 4

8

nches, $2 00

|15 GO

3

4 to 5

10 to 12

3 00

25 00

Kacli

9

G to 7

48

"(heavy plan'

s) $5 00

9

0 to 7

54

4* <(

7 50

10

6 to 7

GO

..

10 00

12

G to7

GO to 72

r< <>

15 00

14

7 to 8

7 to 8 ft., $25 00, $35, to 50 00

ARECA LUTESCENS.

Ptychosperma Aiexandrea.

A lieavy lot of 4 inch pots, 15 to 18 inches
high, $3.00 per doz. ; $20.00 per 100.

Araucaria Excelsa.

(Norfolk Island Pine.)

Our stock of these is exceptionally large,
especially in small and medium sizes, for which
there is always a strong demand.

Each
4 inch pots, 8 to 10 inches high, 2 to 3 tiers, $0 60
5" " " 12 to 14 " '■ 3 " 1 00

C " " 15 to 18 " " 3 to 4 " 1 25

Many of the larger sizes can be sujipliod in tubs.

Inch

No. of

pots.

leaves.

Helgbt.

2V,'

3

8 inches

3

3 to 4

12 "

5

5

18 to 24 " (li

Per doz.

$1 50

2 50

(light) 7 50

Each.

$1 50

Per ICO
$12 00

20 00
60 00

Per doz.
$18 00

24 00

6 0 26 to 30 "

7 fi to 7 30 to 36 " 2 00
9 6 to 7 60 " 6 00
9 C to 7 5 to 6 feet 7 50

10 6 to 7 6 to 7 " 10 00

12 G to 7 6 to 7 " 15 00

14 7 to 8 7 " 25 00

li; 7 to 8 7 to 10 "

$30.00. S35.00, IJ50.00, $75.00, and |100 each.
Nearly all of the largest sizes are iu tubs.

Latania Borbonica.

Inch
pots.

3

4

5

G

7

7

8

10

No. of
leaves.
4 to 5
4 to 5

4 to 5

5 to 6

6

6 to 7
I! to 7

7 to 8

Height. Per doz.

10 to 12 inches $1 00
12 to 15 '

15 to 18
18 to 20

18 to 24

24 to 30

28 to 30

36

2 50

5 00

6 00
Each.

$1 00
1 25
1 50

Per 100
$8 00
20 00
40 00
50 00

Per doz.

$12 00
15 00
18 00

4 00 48 00

Araucaria Excelsa Glauca

6 inch pots, 12 to 15 inches high

15 to 18

Each

3 tiers, $1 25
3 to 4 " 1 50

Araucaria Robusta Compacta.

We offer a grand lot of this handsome variety.
Note reduction in price.

Each

5 inch pots, 6 to 8 inches high, 2 to 3 tiers, |1 25

6 " " 12 " " 3 " 1 50

7 " " 15 to 18 " " 3 to 4 " 2 00

Livistona Rotundifolia.

A nice lot of 4 inch pots, about 8 inches high,
at special price of $3.50 per doz. ; |25.00 per 100.

Ficus Elastica.

(Rubber Plant.)

4 inch pots, 10 to 12 inches high
6 " " 18 to 24 '■

Per doz.
. $4 00
. 9 00

Per ion

$36 00

75 00

Pandanus Veitchii.

A fine lot of well-colored plants.
G inch pots, 15 inches high $1 00 each

Are expected to arrive about October loth. Our Mr. Strohlein, who has just returned from an inspection of
our stocks in Belgium, reports that the plants, when he left, looked better than for several -seasons.

Remember, we do not send out assorted case lots, made up in Europe, which are sent out just as imported,
in which you receive not only such plants that have sufifered in transit, but also many varieties not suited to the
American demands. We make it a point to repack all of our Importations, discarding everything that has suffered
in transit, as well as plants that are not well set with buds, thus insuring our customers against any possible loss.
We can also furnish in any colors or in any varieties that you may select.

rj • ^ Including duty, packing and delivery, in good condition, to any Express, Freight or Steamship Line in Philadelphia.

r rices • Fine, bushy crowns, well set with buds, 10 to 12 inches in diameter, $4.50 per dozen; $35.00 per 100. 12 to 14 inches
in diameter, |6. 00 per doz. ; $45 per 100. 14 to 16 inches in diameter, $7.50 per doz. ; $55.00 per 100. Specimen Plants, $1 to $3 each.

I FERNS

t

a large supply of Ferns, In 2 and 2>+ Inch pots. This is a good
a supply to pot up for this winter's use. Our list of varieties is still

We have still
time to lay in

very complete. During the C0.0I fall weather shipments, except to very distant points,
can be made with reasonable safety by freight.

D I £kc? • iJ^-OO, $3.50 and |4.00 per 100; $25.00, $30.00 and $35.00 per 1000, according to variety, for which see our current

Quarterly Trade List, of which a copy will be sent on application it you have not already received same.

\ HENRY A. DREER,

714 Chestnut St.,

Mention tlilw pHper.

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Philadelphia, Pa. |

992

THB F^L-ORISTS* Exchhnge.

THE OLD AND WELL KNOWN

nORRIS NURSERIES!!

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Offer a complete stock of the most important varieties of
Fruit and Ornamental Trees to dealers and nurserymen.
Dealers who do not find it convenient to come to the
nursery can send their orders and have them packed
with great care by competent help for a moderate charge.

Specialties for Next Fall and Spring :

^-

NORWAY AND SILVER MAPLES,
IRISH JUNIPERS,
AM. ARBOR VITAES.

GEORGE ACHELIS, West Chester, Chester co , Pa.

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HorwajjaQdSogaiiaiiles

A beautiful lot of straight, Binooth trees,
9 to 10 and 10 to 12 ft. We offer t liese low for
cash. Write us.

W. p. BRINTON, Christiana, Pa.

Mention tbe Florlsta' Eatchangp — ^^n writlne

FRUIT AND FOREST

Seeds and Seedlings.

Macnolia. Tulip, Poplar. Unden. Sweet

Chestnut, Black and White Walni-t. Eic.

Cut Prices. Sieiul lo Trofle J.ist.

Jenkins' Evergreen and Seedling Nursery,

WINONA. OHIO.

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FHUIT IND aOWER PLITES

Seed Packets and Supplies ot all kinds for
NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS andSEEDSMEN

©•E^TX) FO^i FTtXaS XoIS'T.
stock Cuts, 10c. per Bonare Inch. Engraving by aU
proceseeB. Printing and Lithographing. ^

Illustrated Cataloeues a Specialty.

VREDENBURG & CO., ■ Rochester, N.Y.

M<*ntlnD Thf Florlgf' Eafhange wbf^n wTttlnar,

F. JAMES, NURSgRYMAW.

USSY (Calvados), FRANCE,

Asmnmenil^s Ffuit Tree stocks, Forest Tree
Seedlings, Coniferae, Ornamental Shrubs,

etc., good Blzes, prices low ; packing extra.

Wholesale Price List free on demand.

Send your /ist of wants before gluing your orders,

you win receive quotations by return of niaii and

save dollars.

Mention the FlorlBts' Exchange when writing.

EGLANTINE.

The True Fragrant Sweetbriar.

Per 100.
1000 Rosa RubiKinosa, 4-5 feet....S6.00
icon •• •■ 2-3 " .... 3 UO

lOua " •• 1-2 '• .... 2 CO

6000 Berberis TtaunberKi, $3.00 to 7 CO

T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass.

Mention the Florlnts* Exehansre when wrltlOK,

NATURALTENNESSEE

Peach Seed, for Nur§erymen.

I have procured a limited 6upply of Genuine Natural
Tennessee Peach Seed, crop of '98.

As there Is positively no crop thlg season, this seed Is
as good asnew eeed and can be depended on.

IJeware of so-called " natural seed, growth of '99.'*

Sbnd for Prices and Sample.

CHAS. BI^ACK, IIlt£litstO<«vn, N. J.

Mention the Florists' Exehange when writlne

AZALEA AMENA

One of the best dwarf, hardy,
early flowering shrubs. Excellent
forcing plant. Well rooted plants,
from 3'j inch pots, S12.00 per 100.

SAMUEL G. MOON, Morrisville, \"t: Pa.

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IRISH JUNIPERS

9 to 12 in. $C.OO per 100; $50.00 per 1000
12 to 15 " 7.00 " 60.00
15 to 18 '■ 8.00 " 75 00
18 to 2i " 13.00

Iddrtss JOS. HEIHL, - Jacitsonviile, III.

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* THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio,^

Desire to call the attention of Florists and Nurserymen to their 40 acres of

HARDVROSES, their complete assortment of F"RUIX and ORIV AMENTAL

XREES and SHRITBS, and their 44 Greenhouses of ROSES/

I*AI.MS, FICITS, FERNS, ETC.

Correspodence and personal inspection solicited. Trade List and Catalogues free.

Mention the Florleta' Exchange wp.n writing.

|^<,AA>^^^

I HAVE A FIMF CTHfilf ■•'iJ'»^.^.Fi^j,*''''»'P!^'^"*^rries. qcinoes-

■ nHIk f* rinC OIUWHIEACHES, many in bearing Blzes ; ai.Oui »HAI>E

n.; 500 GOLDEN OAKS, 8 to 10ft. So\^''E^V;'i,tS?NS,°2'?'\o7ee!^^'?,!^!'5iiV^I^

2 U) .1 feel: i,mi AUBUK. VIT/K trees, 4 to 7 feet: 10,1100 HARDY ROSES X etrone
-Crimson Tellow and White Hamblers ; KM HURI'I,^ BEECH .M."»i!.J»t a strong

SUCKLES, URAPES, Etc., 3,000 R HODOD END RONS i

■ •n^.r^c.T.. .X Strong.

. 4 to 9 feet; C1.EHIATIS,
and HARDY AZALEAS,

HONEY

2 to 3 feet.

or wrJte"'^''"'' ^"'"'"''''"^ Architect, Superintendents of Parks and all others wanting stock should call on me

STEPHEN CRANE, Prop. Korwich Nurseries, NORWICH, CONN.

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rpRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL

i
i

TREES

r FOR ORCHARD AND GARDEN

Mratlon the FloiiMt.'

Small Fruits, Qrapes, Shrubs, Climbing Plants, ^

Roses, Evergreens, Hardy Plants, Peonies. "

Lnrtrest and choicest collcclions in America. W

^ BEST NOVELTIES #

Descriptive Illustrated Catalogue free. \

ELLWANCER & BARRY, S

MOUNT HOPE NURSERIES. Rochester, N
I'^ilt V-niiuh Yen

"f

Exchanie when wrlUag.

CiLIFORNU PRIVET ^'Xh^edXts;"

;; toliU ft , .?:'.. (II) iierlOO; $20.00 per $1000.
1K> to i teet, fj.dd per 111"; ?1.5.00 per 1000.
Ijight, 2 year, good iilants. 15 to 24 inches,
S;i;50 per 100: .f 10 (10 per 1000

A large stock ot Meecb'9 Quince,
4 to 5 feet, $5.00 per 100: 3 to 4 feet. $;'..(I0
per 100. A lew Orange and Rea'.s
Manimotta Quinces, at same prices.
This Ktiick will plfii.sc.

CHAS. Black, Hightstown, n. j.

CABBAGE PLANTS

Field-grown, 15 cts. per 100' $1.00 per
1000: if by mail add 10 cts. per 100. Write
for piices on large lots for fall planting.

Boston Market. Tennis
Ball, Curled Simpson
and othervarieties, field-grown, 15c. a 100,
$1 per 1000 : Itby mail add 10c. per 100.

DA DC I BTV Strong plants, 35 cts.
"**»*« ^ & ■ per 100 : $2.50 a 1000 ;

if by mail add 20 cts. per 100.
Other Vegetable Plants in Season. Cash with order

R. VINCENT, JR,& SON, White Marsh, Md

LETTUCE

the 'PlnrlPto* RTohflnr*"

Then w^rltln

Extra fine stock, $50.00 per 1000.

Large stock of other Vines.
Low Prices in Quantity.

Clematis Panicuiata and Flammula.
Bignonia Radicans, Honeysuckles, Etc.

DAVID G. YATES & CO,,

Mount Airy ^urserles, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

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HYDRANGEA

(Panicuiata Grnndiflora.)

10 to 12 inches ., $4 50 per 100; f40.00 per lOCO

18 to 24 ■• 6,00 " 50.00

2i^ to 3 feet - .8.00 *' "55.00 "

NEW SNOWBALL

(Viburnain Plicainni)

S-lnchpot plants $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000

2to3feet 12 00 " 100.00

4 to 5 feet 25.00 " 200.00

Thla la Al stock, stocky and well hranched.

We have 20 acres of Hardy Sbkijbs, Vines.
Pkbknnials. Small Fruitb. Cannas, Carnations,
Violets. Etc. AMPELOPSIS VKITCHII a specially.
Over i.Ouo.ao KOSES In stock, embracing more than a
thousand variellee. Prices the lowest.

Wrhe us for anything you may be In need of. "We
can save you money.

The Oingee S Gonard Co., West Grove, Pa.

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♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦^♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»»

- """"rWiis,SL/

^ Fine trees, well rooted, 7 to 0 feet,

^ lillO per 100. •

X Fine trees, well looted, 4 to C feet, \

# l$40 per 1000. y

* Lower by the car load. T

^ Sugar Maple, one year Seedlings, ♦

!<'i per 1 000. J

E. V. XEAS, ♦

Greens Forli, Wajrne Co., Ind. X

»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦»»♦»< X

Mention the FInrlBta' Exchanee when wrttlnK

P. OUWERKERK

1123 Summit Ave., Jersey City, N. J.

Just received from our Holland Nurseries

RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS,

SPIR/EA JAPONICA, LILIUM SPECIOSUM

PEONIES, BLEEDING HEART

POT GROWN LILACS, HYDRANGEA IN SORTS.

CLEMATIS and H. P. ROSES, in the best sorts.

PRICES MODERATE.
Uentlon th« Florlvta' BzokaQff« when wtIUbk.

I.

Jaiiesvillc, Wis. — Francis William
London, a pioneernurserynian aii(3 liorti- .
culturist.diefl verj* suddenly at his home
in this city, October 2, aged 81. He had
been a resident of .ianesville for fifty-four
years, and leaves a widow and six child-
ren.

Avenues of Trees. — Shall avenues or
roadways be lined with trees all of one
kind, or shall they be mixed? This is a
(luestion tliat must be Inr^ely settled by
individual preference, allhoush doubtless
most persons will prefer the grandeur
produced by an over-topping row of one
Ivind of tree. Can anything surpass the
rowsof largeoldelmR" seen in some of our
New England cities? I liave seen, too,
magnificent avenues of the silver maple,
which, well-cared for, somewhat resemble
the elms in their general effect. In Fair-
mount Park, Philadelphia, there is an
avenue planted with pin oaks. The.y
have reached fair proportions already,
but are still comparatively young. Their
best effect is yet to come. In selecting
lilie trees for a driveway, one should be
careful to judge of the result after the
trees have developed. N(jrway maples
leading up to a residence on a hill may
be grand trees individually, butare likely
to have a "squatty " appearance — to use
an expressive, common term. Along a
level strip this will be entirely different.
Mixed trees are very satisfactory it their
growths are in a considerable degree
similar, ranging in general height from
30 to .'0 feet. Take, for instance, the
sugar maple, American ash, red oak,
tnlii) tree, and American linden, with
possibly silver maple and American elm
added: or say, American horse chestnut,
sweet gum, Magnolia acuminata, scarlet
and pin oaks and salisburia. A group
of smaller round-headed trees would in-
clude Norway maple, English ash,
Turkey and English oaks, white-leavetl
linden, ash-leaved maple, and Western
Catalpa.

Round-leaved .Japanese Snowball.

— When it becomes l)etter known, the
round-leaved form of the Japanesesnow-
ball will rival its parent In iiojiularity.
Its stems are inclined to be reddish rather
than the brown of the type, and this
tinge also runs through the foliage,
while in the Fall the leaves turn a tine
purplish bronze. The individual flowers
are very large, and are produced earlier
in the season — near Philadelphia about
mid-May. The .Japanese snowball ie a
convenient shrub. It may be grown as
a specimen, making a bush of fine pro-
portions; or it maybe grown in tree-
form, like the hydrangea; or groups or
masses may be formetl.

S. Mendelson Meehan.

A Virginian Nursery.

.\ vi.sit to the nurseries of A. B. Davis
& .Son, at this season, is a treat not soon
to lie forgotten. The establishment, con-
sisting of .50 acres, Is situated near Pnr-
celhille. in the fertile valley ^>f Loutlouii,
A'a., at a dist.'iiice of .50 miles from W;i8li-
ingtoii. .\ tract ot land of .-iliiHit eight
acres is devoted primip.-illy to tlic culti-
v.-itioii of dalhias, cani.-itii HIS ;i 11(1 cannas.
Tile dahlia is the first in importance at
this establisliiiH'iil. o\'cr four .-icrcs being
grown. The plants are now in full
bloom and in the varied colm's of the
flowers of the show, cactus and pfimpon
classes, i>reseiit a most interesting spec-
tacle. ;in(l a favorable opportunit.v for
coiiip.-iriiig most of the good varieties,
old .-ind new. The idaiils. altliough put
out at a season \\'hicli -would lie termed
late ill more northern l(ic:ilities, have
iii.ide good growth and are eiitirel.\' un-
sii|i]Kirtc(l. and (ilthougli some kinds
rc;icli a height of .~i feet no l)r(">keii
lir.-iiii-lics are to be seen. For cut flowers
and for milking up purposes some of the
most useful are as follows: Snowball,
I ';iiiiellia'flor;i :ind .Snowcloiid are all
good and well-known varieties; for the
latter purpo.se the plants are dwarf,
flowers medium sized and very abuud.ant
bloomers.

line of the best show pinks is .\. I).
I. ivfuii. a variety introduced some years
.igo. It is saiil to be a shy rooter. .Mrs.

Qrape Vines

Dfacriptive and Price List free.
Carranta. Gooseberries and Other Small
Fruit Plants. Estraquality. Warranted true.
T. S. HUBBARD CO., FREDONIA, N. Y.

Uentlon the PlorlgtJi' Eichangre when writing.

October 7, 18a9.

The Plorists* Exchknge.

993

May Lomas, another jfink, has a very
wmnU peironta^i;*' of niah'ornu'd flowers.
Kh'^jiiitii, of tin' sainet-olor; the plants
are dwarf and (Miv<'red witli fiowei's.
Xynijiha'a. introchired a few years a^o.
jndjAiii^- Iiy rlie (piantity j;io\vn. is yet in
jidod ili'niand. Amonj; tlie yellows, (jueen
\'i('toria slntws np the hest, the flowers
on elear stems, in many eases a foot lonji.
are well above the foliafj:e. When dis-
budded, leaving;' four or five flowers to a
branch, they develop grandly and may
be cut with the brancli a yard long.
Fair Unknown is a ]ti"ovisi(jnal uanie
;2,iven to a variety wlii(di is remarliable.
owing- t() the eombination of wliite and
yellow in the petals; the lower part of
the petal is pure yellow finishing off with
an almost transparent white — a very
striking variety. Plnton flowers well
above the foliage on long stems. lion-
nard's Yellow and Mrs. Thatcher are
both good varieties.

In the cactus section Chfford W. Bruton
is ahead of other yellows in size and flo-
iferouBuess. (Jranil lUike Alexis, in form,
is between a slmw and a cactus, the
flowers are very Inrgr; atfirst the florets
liave a, jiinkisli tinge cjiaiiging to pure
wliite. Tliis variety nei'ds rarly propa-
gation. Wni. Aguew is considered the
best red up to date; the flowers are full
to the center; looks an exceedingly useful
variety for cutting. Another good cac-
tus, with very full, almost black flowers,
is name John Bragg.

Quaker Lady, an old sort, is one of the
most striking in the ''fancy '" class; the
petals are Idu.sh colored with old gold
edges. <il()riosa and True Model are
among the most noticeable of the terra
cotta varieties.

J{oses, begonias and miscellaneous col-
lection of greeidiouse plants are exten-
sively propagated for mail trade. In-
creasing business has resulted in the erec-
tion of a house, the ])ast season, on the
ridge and furrow jirineiple, covering a
g<M)dly i)art of an acre. U. W. <_).

Keap Street Greenhouses, Brooklyn,

We recently called at Kt*:ip Street
Greenhouses with a view to seeing what
preiiarations liad been made to meet the
demand the coming Winter. Mr. Scott
has been starting a new establishment
over in Flatbush the past Summer, and.
unfortunately, was away at the time of
our visit, looking after the new place.
We wandered through the greenhouses,
however, and found them filled with a
choice selection of well-grown plants.
Boston ferns, in sizes ratiging from 5 to
12-inch i>ots and pfins, are in fine sliape,
some of the largerand medium size being
esjiecially good. Medium sized cycas ai-e
also in good orileraudare furnished with
nice crowns. Seedliug ferns in ten varie-
ties are gr-own in lai-ge numbers; about
one liun(li-ed thousand are ;it |ii-esent to
be seen in thumb ])ots. This is all nire
stock anil just suitalde for the filling of
ferneries. We noticed also a partieulai'ly
fine batch of Bk-chnuni braziliensis.

Amongthepalms, probably the chf)icest
lot, were a bench of Kentia. Belmoreana.
in (P/a-inch pots; there were ^(tO plants
on tlu^ l)ench altogether — a nice even,
well-grown collection.

For (h-eorative plants T 'and anus
Veitchii is always a specialty liere. and
the (piality sent out is \\eU known. Tlie
TOO specimens now in the greenliouse are
very effective in their coi(iring. Another
batch of well furuisheil plants were the
araucarias; these were of medium size,
having from six to nine tiers, and liad
that deep green color so desirable in these
plants.

At the Flatbush property, previously
referred to, three houses liave been built,
each ir)0 fi*et long; two are 17 feet wide
and the other is 12 feet wide. The two
wi'le houses are filled with rubbers, both
branching and single stem, on the center
beds, anil Boston fern on the sides. The
narrower house is filled with imported
azaleas and Oracnnia Lindenii.

No w Ready
for Delivery.

See

Advertisemen
Page lOl:

. Yiolel Gulluie.

TREES! TREES!

Norv\-ay. SuKar and Hllver Maples
Norway Spruce and Arbor Vitse.

WM. J.CHINNICK, Trenton, N.J.

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NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE

(INCORPORATED.)

A Special Mercantile Agency, framed to meet the necessities
of Nurserymen, Seedsmen, Florists, and the Kindred Interests.

OUR SYSTEM OF

Commercial Reporting

Embraces the Following Features:
The Credit and Information List.

This Is ibe rating liook of the Board of Trade. It covera nursery-
men, soeilsmeri, florists, nntl the kindred ioterests, and embraces retail
dealers. It gives carefully compiled ratings of the credit standing uf
these parties. These ratings will be found to be conservative and
trubtwoiiliy. A key fs furnished to subscribers. Tbe list receives a
careful monthly revision, thus affording up to-date Information.

The Special Report.

The Special Reports of the Boa'-d of Trade rover the entire field of
conimer<dal reporting In a thorough and efficient manner Among tbe
features which have made the.'ie reports IndI^pensable to the trade may
be mentioned : Tbe report of our local reiiresentatlve ghlng full and
careful er^tlmates of the value of stock, plant, real estate and other
resources; facts as to character, business methods, etc. A financial
statement as to assets, liabilities, resources, etc., Is furnished by the
party Inquired about. Voluntary reports from subscribers are also
made use of as to dlsjiosltion to change or dispute terms, demand
unwarranted discounts, return goods, countermand ordeis. etc. The
Collection Department Hecords, too, furnish Information as to bow
often claims are received and Low settled.

Tbe charge for spe<dal rejuTls is 50 cl8. eacb, hut when 100 reports are
required In one year the price Is reduced to33'-3 eta. each, or 3 for fl-OO.

The Collection Department.

In the Oollectlon Department we draw on debtors by draft furnished
by the Hoard of Trade or have collectors ilun them for the money,
Debtois fearing Injury to credit by being listed unfavorably or anxious
to escape the expense of a lawsuit will usually settle direct with us
wltlnjut the claim going to an attorney ; but should this fail, it le passed
Into the hands of first-class local attorneys. We have representative
attorneys In every city and town In the United States, and we use tbe
best coiuuierclal lawyers obtainable. We adjust claims for parties In
the trade whether they subgcrlbe for the Credit List or not, and at our
regular rates.

J*

CONDITIONS OF MEMBERSHIP.
Subscription to Quarterly Credit and Information List,
with the Monthly Revisions, $10.00.

A Few Out of Many

Written Commendations

FROM OUR MEMBERS,

"Our Collections Are Made by the Board

and Receive Satisfactory

Attention."

E. G. Hill &.Co.,

Richmond, Ind.
A. DiMMOcK (F. Sander

& Co.), New York.

Geo. Wittbold,

AMERIrAN JaDOO Co.,

Phlladelpliia, Pa.

Harlan P. Kelsey,

Boston, MasB.

"Chicago, III. BEN.T. CnAsE,

GRALLERT & Co., ^^"y- ^- ^-

Colma 8ta., Cal. Chas D, Ball,
S. J. I>!MPRECHT. Holme8burg,Pbila.,Pa.

New York.
St. Louis Cut Flower Co.,
St Louis, Mo.
Geo. W. Emmans,

Newton, N. J,
Stokrb & Harrison Co , J- ^^- Dillon.

Painesville, Ohio. Bloomsburg. Pa.

Chah H. RicksecivEr, Clucar & Boddington Co.,

Linvllle, N. C. New York.

Andorra Nurseries.

Chestnut Hill, Phila., Pa.

C. ElSELE,

Phlla., Pa.

We Refer to Credit and Information List
Before Extending Credit."

W Atlee Burpee & Co.,

Pliiladelphia, Pa.
^EGEK Bros..

Llese, Holland.
J. C Vaugran,

New York, N. Y.
LocECLAND Lumber Co ,

Lockland, Ohio.
.T, Bodger & Son.

Santa Paula, Cal.
H. Zijp & Co..

Uit^eeet, Holland

KEF.NE & I'^OILK,

Flushing, N. Y.
Albert M. Herr,

Lancaster, Pa.
CusHMAN Gladiolus Co ,

Euclid. Ohio.

P. OUWKRKERK,

Jersey City, N. J.
J, C. Moninger Co,,

Chicago, 111.

K. J. KUYK.

HilleKon, Holland.

CORNELIUS S. LODER, Secy,

National Shoe and Leather Bank Building,
Reims 64, 66 and 66.

271 Broadway, New York.

EVERYTHINQ IN

SMILL [RUIT PUNTS

PRICES KOCK BOTTOM.
Be sare to get uur quotations.

W. N. SCARFF. New Carlisle, Ohio.
250,000 Miller Red Raspberry Plants

300.000 Knrlr llnrvest KInckberry Plants
150.000 Lucretia Dewberry Plants.

All Of the above at Ji.OU per ItOO,
l-i.3.000 Strawberry Plants, four best leading

Borts, at $;;.UUper liAX),
125.000 Pea eh. one year from the bud, and June

budded. In surplus.
'20,000 Japan Plums* one year from Dud, also

In Burplus.

MILFORO NURSERIES, Milford, Delaware

ALEX. PlII.l.KN, Propriplor.

VTpntlon the Florleta' ExrhaiiKe when wrlttne.

FOR FORCING.

Otaksa, Red-Branched, Thos. Hogg.

Per 100 Per 1000
4-0 crowns, $10.00 $90.00
2-3 crowns, 7.00 60.00

These are matrniflcent strong plants and
unusually good value for the prices asked.
We promise eatisfactlon to the most critical.
Order now while they can be shipped without
danger of freezing.

Jaclison & Perltins Co., Newark, New York.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlnc.

F. & F. NURSERIES

Wholesale
Growers.

TREES AND PLANTS in full assortment.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

SPRINGFIELB,
NEW JERSEY.

Trade Catalosue
Free.

ACALYPHA SANDERI. 2% inch, $1250 per m

LOGAN BERRY TIPS. ^^AjO per 100 ; $25,00 per 1000.

RAMBLER ROSES, ^t^'ong '^ y^ar plants, yellow, white and pink, flO.OO per 100.
XHE CONARD & JONES COMPANV, 'West GroTe, Pa.

The October Purple Plum.

Luther Burbank's latest and best production. We are
the introducers and can furnish first-class stock at lowest
prices. We have 500 acres in nursery stock — shade trees,
fruit trees, ornamental trees, shrubs and small fruit plants, in
fact anything you can ask for. Catalogue, with colored plate
picture of October Purple Plum, free. Write to-day.
STEPHEN HOYT'S SONS CO., Box 4oNew Canaan, Conn.
Menilon_[rie_Flonat8;_Excbanse_wben wrlUDff.

FOR IMMEDIATE
SHIPMENT

AZALEAS

We take pleasure in offering tor immediate delivery, f. 0. b. New York City,
Indian Azaleas, leading market kinds, shapely plants, well headed, at the prices
quoted below. They are shapely specimens and will make splendid plants for
winter and spring decoration. These plants will be carefully packed and can be
safely sent by freight to any part of the country. Perdoz. Perpo

10 to 12 inch heads $4 50 $35 00

12 to 14
14 to 16
10 to 18
18 to 20
20 to 24

6 00

45 00

7 00

55 00

15 00

25 00

30 00

PETER HENDERSOII i CO., 3S i 37 CDrtlandt St., NEW YORK.

ICentlon tb« FlorlstJi' Exchange when wiitlnf.

994

The F=lorists* Exchmnge.

CARNATIONS

Good Strong, healthy stock.

MeGOWAN, - - par 100,84.00

SCOTT and 0. A. DANA, " 5.00

DRAC^NA INDIVISA,

Field growD, 10 to 14 Ine. blRh.

$3.00 per 100.

S.S.PEGKHAM, New Bedford, Mass.

Mention the FlnrlirtH' Erchange when writing

Fiem-HrowD Garoalioii!!.

OurBtock thlH year la tine, free from
dieeaBe.and wiUglveyoii Batisfat'tion.

TRY THEM.

The following are the prices
No order lor leas one hundred.

PRICES.
Per 100 Per 1000

Evelina 5 00 40 00

McGowan 3 00 25 00

Mayor Pingree ... 3 00 25 00

McBurney 3 00 25 00

Argyle 5 00 40 00

Wm. Scott 2 50 20 00

Kohinoor 3 00 25 00

Portia 3 00 25 00

REINBERC BROS.,

51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. III.

Mention the FlorlslH' Exchange when wrltlriK.

The liinnpl Extension Carnation

Lanca&teb, Pa , June 17, '99.

Mr. Theron Pabkbb,
Brooklyn. N. Y.

Dear Sir : — Your Model Car-
nation Support 1b all rlRtit In
every way and will uo doubt
be coDBldered as nece83ar>
as good plants wltb growers
when belter knowni 1 con-
sider It ibe beet on the mar-
ket, and If your other Bpe-
claUles are equally as good,
tbey Bbould make another
addition to the money-mak-
ers of 1900. Respectfully,

Albbbt M. Hbrb.

Flatbush. BbooklySt, N. Y.

Feb. 18, '97.
Mb. Theron Pabeeb.

Dear Sir:— Your wire stake
Ib certainly a gem. Without
hesitating we Indorse It aa
an up- to date ctirnatlon sup*
port. Yours truly,

Daillkdouze Bros.

W, Hoboken, N. J.,
Feb. 18, '9 J.
Mr. Theron Pabkbb,

Dear Sir : — It gives me
much pleasure to congratu-
iRle you upon your success
In getting up carniitlon sup-
ports. I think that those I
iiftve had from you are about
as perfect as anybody will be
able to make them. They
certiilnly fill niy bill for an
Ideal carnation sujmort, a
thing I have been looking
for a long time. Wishing
you every succcbs In the sale of them, 1 am.

Yours truly, E. Asmub.

Straight Galvanized Steel Rose Stakes

AT LOWEST PRICKS.

Write for Prices. Circular and Special
Discounts for Early Orders.

The Model Plant Stake Co.,

THERON PARKER, U«r , Inventor and Patentee,

2Z6NO. 9rH STREET, BROOKLYN, N, y.

Mention the Floriata' Exchange when writing.

\ *

(

Sl^^o'^u CARNATIONS

Extra StroiiK and Healtliy.

narbreak . . . ■ iU "'' l«'r lUU

McOowiin 5 <«l per U'l)

Hose Queen .... .=. 00 per 100

niUOV Dl IIITO Extra One etrain, Bcpftratc colorfl,

CJnOI rUn I S or mlxi-U, SVc. & UKI; #3 n lOOU.

Casli with OrdtT.

L . M E N A N D, 'vrB'AW. ^rV:

Mpntlon ihp FlortftB' Kxchange when writing.

CARNATIONS

l.ood ItiK l*lnnl8.

New York, $5.00 per 100.

■ ALBERT M.HERR,Lancaster,Pa.S

Mention the FlorlBtB' Eichange when writing.

CARNATIONS

oi3:e.a_f.
1000 McGOWAN tfr^r^VAVo..

300 WM. SCOTT »4.oo per 100.

This is etrODK and flrsSclass stock.

Cash with order, please.

ARTHUR MALLON. Jr.. WestCoinnsswood.N.J.

Mention thf Flnrleta' Eichange when writing

OniyA Few Left!

woo

826 00
30 00

Good Carnation plants. NO CULLS. ICO

1,0110 Emily Piersoii S3 GO

1,0011 Alberllul 3 60

. 00
3 60
3 00

5')o McGowan _ ,

200 Helen Keller 3 00

3J0 Mixed Varieties 2 60

W. C. BRVFOGLE, - • Bloomsburg, Pa.

Mention the Floriata' Exchange when wrltlnft.

1000 McGOWAN

HEALTHY AND STRONG,

$4.00 per 100.

AM. OTHER VARIETIES SOLD.

S. LITTLEFIELD, N. Abington, Mass.

Mention the Floriata" Exchanga when writlnn.

CARNATIONS,

SOOO McGowau, No 1, IS pi-r 100; No. 2, good plants.

f2 per 100.
ScotI, Portia, Eldorado, No. 1, «4 per 100; No. 2,

»2.50 per 100.
Dnybrenk. Flora Hill, No. 1. IS per 100; No. 2,
»3 per 100.

tiood lieallhr planta, packed to carry
safely. .

CHAS. BLACK,

HIGHTSTOWN, N. J.
Mention the Florlits' Exchange when writing.

Last Chance!

COV.CRICCSJ

JOSEPH TOWELL, Paterson. N. J.

Mention the Plorlets* Bxchajice when wrltlnc.

FiKl.li.. ABDIItTinilC Oocd, healthy

ui«>\v> uBIfllAIIUIIa Block.

Portia. Daybreak, Scott. McGowan, Dana. Brldea-
raald, Alaska, Plngrec, Albertlnl, K. Plerson,
eiUII AY 2!4iu.pots. Iteamplesarewanted
OITIILnA 8,-nd postage.

PRICES ON APPLICATION.

Bi Hi TRUWdHIDGE) Trowbridge & Rolnice.

lYIount Ilonues ConservatorieH,
FISHKILL VILLAGE, - - N. Y.

Mention the Floriata' Exchange when writing.

Field-grown, (rood

plants. 500 left.

10.00 per 100.

mi&'iSii'^ CARNATION PLANTS

Our plants are very large and stocky, perfectly healthy, free from dry leaves, etc.

WM. SCOTT,

McGOWAN,

PORTIA,

Per 100

$4.00

4.00

4.00

1000

35

BLDORADO,
FISHER,
ANNA W^EBB,

Per 100 1000

$4.00 0SS

4.00 35

5.00 45

MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS, $3.00 per 100.

EDW. J. TAYLOR, Southport, Conn.

Our prices are very low and
are FOR CASH ONLY.

Maptloa tha Floriata' Eiehmge whan wrItJoK.

CARNATIONS

We have a surplus stock of the following varieties, in flrst-ciass condition,
which we offer at the following rates. They are extra fine stock, the same as
we house tor ourselves. Not less than 100 in any one order.

TJSIElHs/LS, 0-A.su.

Per 100 Per 1000

Jubilee $5.00 $45.00

Triumph 5.00 45.00

Flora Hill 5.00 45,00

Argyle 4-00 35.00

Per 100

Armazindy $1.00

Mayor Pingree .... 3.50

IMcGowan 3.50

Alaska 3.50

Per 1000

$35.00

30.00

30.00

30.00

WIETOR BROTHERS, si wm i.e., Chicago, III.

M— tioo tha Worlata' MKahanga whaa wiittac.

PABIIATIAIIC ^o^ licady. Daybreak. Scott
UAnn A I lUna Mcgowau. EWorado. Bridcemald.
Portia, C. A. Dana, Jabu'e Scarlet. T. Cartledge. A.
Webb, Morello and Meteor, |4.00 per 100, cash.

DANA R. IIERUON, Olenn, N. Y.
Mention the FlnrlatB' tgxchange when writing.

PHHTIO) PLHITS

strong, vigorous and healthy plants
of the following varieties. Satisfac-
tion guaranteed. Liberal count to
help pay expressage, viz. :

McQowan, Flora Hill, Triumph

(extra large), New York, Daybreak,
Victor, Scott, Cartledge aud Bon

Ton. Price, $5 per 100 ; $40 per 1000.

CASH WITH ORDEIi

GEO. R. GEIGER, - Nazareth, Pa.

Mention the Floriata' Exchange when writing.

FIELD=QROWN

■ September Delivery and Later.

■

■ We have a very large stock including-

■ O. H. Crane, Maceo, Glacier and Mrs.

■ Jas. Dean, in good healthy condition.

S Send for Price List.

■ F. DORNER & SONS CO.,

■ LA FAYETTE, IND.

Mention the Flonsta' Exchange when writing.

FIELD-GROWN

CARNATION PLANTS

PORTIA, McGOWAN and SCOTT

Extra, ¥4.50 per 100 ; $40.00 per 1000.
let quality, J3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000.

DAYBREtK and PINGREE

Extra quality, $5.00 per 100; $45 per 1000.
Terms, Strictly Cash.

THE BOOL FLORAL CO.,

ITHACA, N, v.

Mention the Floriata' Excbaage when writing.

30,000

Field grown, fine
bushy, healthy plants,
good medium size,
well grown.
CHEAP FOR CASH. NO BUDS ON THEM.
Flora Hill I'cncb Bloiv Eldorado

Evt'lina (Jenesee I>lcGowan

Ued Jacket Mrs. Fleher I>rary Wood
Win. Scott Einpreas Wellesley

Oueida Meteor* Etc.

$3.00, S4.U0. 8500 per 100,
According to size.
I atudy to please every patron and pack careful-
ly In llftlit boxes. I guarantee entire eatlsfactlon
and l>lg value for the money. We have three CipresB
coropanlee, Adnma, American and U. S. Please say In
your order by what express company you want shipped,

CHAS. T. SIEBERT, Sta. B, Pittsburg, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exohange when writing.

4 liGBES HEIO-EBOWH EBBPON PL|I)IT8-100,000

Our Carnations this year are very tine. They have been grown with llie greatest care, free from

disease, and are packed llirht by our improved system of packing, by which we

can send to all parts of the United States In perfect condition.

MAYOR riNGREE, BCTTERCUl", 81.50 per Doz,| 88.00 per 100.

C. A. DANA
CRIIV180IS SPORT
CAPTAIN KlNtJ

inr«JOVV»N .
BRIOESMAID
MRS. KISIIER

ARMA/.INDY JITBII.EE

DAYBREAK ALASKA

STORM KING FI,ORA HILL

Bl.'iS per Doz.i 80,00 per 100.

L. L. I,AMBORN
PORTIA

SWEET BRIER
ALBERTIM
SI. 00 per Doz. I S.'i.OO per 100.

METEOR
ELDORADO

IVORY
\VM. SCOTT

n A K| C Y P I a IM T ^ Orown from extra choice eeed of our own protluclng. and not surpassed In

variety, size, beauty ol coloring or freedom of bloom byany others grown.
Price 30ct>. per 100 i 84.00 per 1000.

J. L. DILLON.

Mention the FIorLiU' Exchaj^e when writing.

BLOOMSBURG, PA.

iCAR NATIONS!!

I FIELD-GROWN PLANTS. t

jg The foliowing varieties stiii iett. Speak quiclj if you want them. *

X 1000 rates, 20 per cent, discount. 500 plants at 1000 rates. JK

Per 100

Hector, line piants $6 00

Evelina, " " 6 00

Wm. Scott 5 00

Mrs. F. Joost 5 00

New Yorlt ... 5 00

Per 100

Portia $4 00

Armazindy 5 00

Storm King 5 00

Wellesley n oo

H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md.

Mention the PlorlatB* E^obang* when -writing.

October 7, 1899.

The F«lorists' Exchhngb.

995

Labels for Water Plants.— Labels for
pots under the surface of the water, if of
the ordinary wooden Itind, only remain
in good condition for a short time, and
tlieu the writing liecomes obliterated;
and witii the constantly increasing nnm-
herof uyiu|ih.i'as and nelumbinms. one
must be well nc(iuainted with the names
of tlie species and varieties to tell them
by their leaves. Hut when in a dormant
state it is impassible to tell some of the
kinds from others. A simple method of
getting aroniid this difflcultv is to have
copper ia.els made out of strips of sheet
copper, with a number stami)ed across
the top, the number to correspond with
a numbered list of the species and varie-
ties kept in a book. The numbers and
names should also be written on a piece
of board and nailed up where it may be
conveniently referred to. The-e labels
lust for years, and may be used as often
as necessary. In lily ponds, whether the
plants are labeled above water or not,
those intended to be removed to their
Winter quarters should have the name
secured by nailing a strip of the cojjper
along the top of a stout label, with the
number belonging to the kind punched
on it. With eopjier and punches conveni-
ently at hand no more time will be used
than in writing an ordinary label, 'riiis
method is a safe one where a permanent
label is desired for preserving the names
of outdoor vines, shrubs and trees.

Konian Hyaciiithsare usuallv grown
in boxes, and when about to flower, or
even when in bloom, they are taken out
of the box and placed in flats or pots;
new soil added and perhaps covered with
fern moss before being exposed for sale.
This method does not turn out satisfac-
torily to the buyer, the flowers lusting
but for a short [leriod. By using the
shallow flats in common use for ferns,
Koman hyacinths may be grown to even
greater perfection in sphagnum moss
than wliere soil is used. A little well
rotted manure among the moss does
good. Fill up to near the brim with
moss, place the bulbs on this as thick as
they will go; if the receptacle is small,
give more room; if large, (111 in interven-
ing spaces witli moss, saturate the moss,
and to make roots, keep in a dark, cool
Iilace. As soon as a sufficient tpiantity
of roots are made they are forced into
flower in a few da.vs and come in very
handily about Christmas, when other
flowering plants are scarce.

Sweet Peas for an early crop out-of-
doors are being sown in this locality
now, and by the time frost arrives in
earnest they will be three inches high.
Kor five or six years past, by this meth-
od, from one to two weeks has been
gained in the time of coming into flower
over those crops sown in early Spring.
lUit in the duration of the flowering
period the Spring-sown crop has the ad-
vantage, as the hot weather doesn't tell
on them so quickly.

Amaryllis bulbs, which have been
planted out all .Summer, will not gain
much by being left huiger in the ground ;
they should be lilted and potted, using
pots according to the sizes of the bulbs.
Very few will need sizes larger than six
inches. Many bulbs will be found to
have strong, green leaves, which, in the
operation of lifting, should be disturbed
as little as possible. A good way to pre-
serve them is to run a short stick int(j
the ground close to the bulb, tie the
leaves to it, and, when lifting, keep the
stick with the leaves flat in a box in
carrying from the ground to the potting
bench. In potting let the stick remain
beside the bulb.

All Suminei- and Pall Plovverinff
plants should be goneovernowand care-
fully labeled before their flowers are
gone. Wiih such plants as cannas and
dahlias use hanging labels, tying them
on with wire witbin a few inches of the
surface of the soil. Where the specimens
of any particular variet.v are not numer-
ous this will do away with the necessity
of putting divisions between the kinds,
either in boxes or on the ground beneath
benches.

Tender Decorative Plants, such as
pandanus. crotons and tropical palms,
will now be safest under cover. Before
being brought indoors the pots should
be examined and snails or slugs removed.
The material on which the pots have
been standing, or in wliich they have
been plunged, will, in some cases, have
plugged ;up the drainage hole; this
should be cleared with a sharp pointed

stick. Araucarlas and azaleas, crypto-
merias, and the hardier palms may re-
main as long as there is no danger from
frost.

Cutlin^s of all tender plants should
now be put in without delay, and while
in the sand l)ed the.v should be gone over
daily and every vestige of dead material
removed. If left on the surface of the
sand the heat and moisture supply just
the conditions necessary for the p'rcjduc-
tion of fungus, which will ultimately at-
tack the live tissues of the leaves' and
steins of healtliy cuttings. The bed
should get its last spraying for the day
between :! and 4 o'clock; after that
damping the paths and underthe benches
will be all that is necessary.

G. W. O.

BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS.

LlI.in.M LO.NOII-LORtIM Bi:i,Rs will be

arriving now and they should be potted
up as soon as possible. The smaller-
sized bulbs do just as well when put two
or three in a pot. though the Tx'.i .mil
larger sizes are the best when polled
singly. Give them the same kind of soil
and treatment as is done with L. Kar-
ri si i.

FiiOST may be expected at any time
now, and the taking of stock iilaiits or
cuttings of all tender plants should be
finished without delay.

After caladiums have had one freeze,
hard enough to pinch the leaves, thev
.■should ]ir lifteil from thegroundand laid
on the floor of .-in open shed, where they
can dry off graduall.v and become well
ripened before being stored away tor the
Winter.

AzAi>KAS. — When potting nt^wl.v im-
ported azaleas there is no use in putting
them into pots three or four sizes larger
than the balls of the plants. Have a pot
just large enough to allow the packing
of about an incli of soil all round, and
use a rammer to insure that the soil gels
well to the bottom. Soak the ball of the
plant in water previous to potting; tliis
is important, for should one be jiotted
while in a dry state, it would be iilmost
impossible to get it wet clear through for
some time and tlie plant would suffer
thereby.

Cyci-amens intended for Christmas
flowering should have the last potting
and be given a good, light position, as
near the glass as possible. Green fl.v will
commence to be troublesome and must
be fought from the beginning, either by
fnmig.'iting or pliicingbunehes of fob.-ieco
stems between the pots. If the l.-i,tter
method is adopted change the stems as
often as is necessary.

Ericas. — Every flonst who wants to be
up-to-date sliould grow a. few eiicas for
Winter flowering. In the larger cities
these plants are becoming more popular
each .vear, and in smaller towns the.y
only need introducing to become favor-
ites. Tliey are not difflcult to manage
and many of the best varieties cmu be
grown in a cool house. Firm potting
and careful watering are the chief points
to be watched, using material for pot-
ting similar to that employed for azaleas.
Among the prettiest varieties are K.
melanthera, E. persoluta alba. E. p.
rosea, E.Cavendishiana and E.hyemiilis.

Befoue Heavy Firing setsinthe stock
of palms and all decorative plants should
have a, thorough overhauling and clean-
ing. Remove ever.v trace of scale and
mealybug now, and there will be little
trouble in keeping the plants clean
through the ensuing Winter. Ifl this is
neglected it will be much more diliicull
to eradicate tliesi' ]iests later, ms f liey in-
crease so rapiilly when the lK)uses are
closed continuously and kept at a high
temperature.

c

No w Ready
tor Ilolivery.

See
Advertisement,
PngelU12.

Violet Guitufe.

SGOTT"'°M<'GOWAN

6000 strong, healtby plants, fleld-grown,

$4.00 per 100; $35. 00 per 1000

CASH WITH ORDER.

GHtS. HUNT, Port Richmond, S. I., N. r.

Box 258.

Mention the FlorleU' Exctaan^e when writing.

Fielil-llrowD GafDalioDs

Extra strong, raised to sell and nut what in left
after selecting ibe best for planting.

SCOTT,

RA VBKEAK,

BON TON,

S't.nO per 100
.^.00
.5.00 "

H. F. UTTLEFIELD, Worcester, Mass.

Mention the FlorlaU' ETchanjc© when writing.

CARNATION PLANTS

Scott, Helen Keller, Kohlnoor, Tidal
Wave, Sweetbrier, Storm Ring,
Outcast, Victor, Dajbreak, Miteor,
$4.00 per 100. The above are all good
No. 1 plants and good shape, no culls.

EVENDEN BROS., ■ Williamsport, Pa.

Mention the Florlata' Eichang*^ when wrltlnir

HIIBIIIITIOII SEEDS

Specialists id pedigree seeds for winter
bloomiD((. Cuntracts Solicited.

AMFRIG&N ROSE CO., Washington, D.C.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

FIELDQROWN CARNATIONS.

Healthy, Strong, Bushy Plants.

FLORA HILL, SCOTT, JUBILEE, VICTOR,

St. (10 per 100.

McGOWAN, 2d Size, $2.00 per IDG.
VIOLETS, Princess of Wales,

Large Clumps, ttt-ld-growQ, $5.00 per lOO.

GUSTAVE PITZONKA, Bristol, Pa.

Mention the FlorlBte' Exchange when writing.

Field..
Grown

CARNATOINS

Best Netv and ....
Standard Varieties

Write for Catalogue and pricee.

W. p. PEACOCK,

ATCO, N. J.

M'-ntton the Florists' Exchange when writing.

DAYBREAK CARNATIONS

1800 PtA>TS.

These are all well grown, Btrong, healthy plants and
we are Bure they will please you Very large or flret
size, $6 UO per lOU; large plante, or eecund size, f4.00 ptr
100. Also a few fScotlH at $5.0U and $3.00 per 100.

WRITE OR TELEPHONE.

SPY HILL ONSERVATORIES,
FISIIKILL-ON-IIUDHON, N. Y.

Mpntlon thf FloHwtn' RTrhgng** wh«*n writing.

CWUHTIOH PLOITS

ALL SOLD.

WM MURPHY, Sta. F. Cincinnati, Ohio.

Mention th>* FlnHntB' Eirhan(r« wh^n wrltlnir

SCOTTS^McGOWANS

Strong

Sru^f, $20 per 1000.

H. D, DARLINGTON, Flushing, L. I., N. Y.

Mention the Florlatg' Exchange when writing.

My Stock

CARNATION

Plants wen' never tiner than the.v are
this vear; entlrelv frpe from dleease.
I have about 80,000 yet and will
offer the largest and finest of the
following at

$4.00 per 100 or $35.00 per 1000:

.SCOTT, McGOWAN. PORTIA
AND JOHN YOUNG.
The following at

$5.00 per 100 or $40.00 per 1000:

NEW YORK. FLORA HILL. PINKU8, BON

TON, VICTOR, ELDORADO, PINGREE

AND KELLER.

Packing done In the best poRslble manner
and delivered to the station liere free,

A.J.THARP, Bedford Station, N.Y.

Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

CARNATIONS

xooo Scott, S3 per loo.
looo McGov«-atif %£ per xoo.

5 SPECIMEN FICUS,

r-8 feet htKh. T. In hud and bufihy. $10.00 earli.

Must be sold for want of room. Cash with order.
AI,EX, 8CHU1,XX. Pbillipsburg, N. J.

Mention th? FloristH* Exclu^nge when writlns.

CARNATIONS

Only few thousand leftof ELDORADO
large plants at 94 per lOO, #3.5 per IIWO.

ALLEN'S DEFIANCE MIGNONETTE,

in 2\i Inch pots, at $3-0n per lOU.

JOS.RENARD, Unionviilo, Pa.

Mention the FlorlatJi' Eichange when writing.

WHO WmTS THE FOLIOWIHG?

rOR EXCHAMGC OR CASH.

150 No. t Portia Carnation Plants.

75 .lubilee, second size, they sre nice, hut Bmall.

Will exchange John Young, White (JloudorJack
Frost; would like a few of each, or will letihe entire
lot go for |(;,uO. I want 25 plantB uf Swiiliifloiia alba.

W. B. JOBIS, Florist, Bordentown, N.J.

P. O. Box 300.

Mention the Florisis' E^xchange when writlnr

CARNATION PLANTS

Alaska, Albertinl, Tidal Wave, Evelina.
Wm. Scott. Genesee, Meteor, Mayor
PiDKree, Flora Hill, $5 p- r IfiO. Cerise
Quepn. the best new, at $10 00 per 100,
All free from disease. Cash pleaae.

GEO. A. RACKHAM, Detroit, Mich.

8S0 VAN DYKE AVE.
iff nt Ion th** FlorlBiH' Rxohanr** wh»n wrltlnB-,

20,000 FIELD CIRIIITIONS

MoOOWAN. SCOTT and FOUTIA, that must be sold.
14.1X1 per KlU; $.35.00 per lOOO Fine, healthy stock.

50(0 Cnlllornia Violets, fleld ctunips, |;3.C0a 100.

5000 ifipirica Anthony Wuicrer, fine for
Easter, fluid plants, 5ctB.

Genistas, for Easter, 2^ In., floe. 4ct«.
Cach with order, please,

BENJ. CONNELL, Florist, West Grove, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

CARNATIONS

isoo Genesee, 500 Ivory, 500 Portia,
ami a tew luiiKlreil Scott, McGowan, Tidal
Wave, Mayor Pingree, flue, healthy, largj
plauts, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000.

Cash or satisfactory references.

JOHN SCHAFER, Ballston Spa, N. Y.

Mention the Florleta' Exchange when writing.

FINE FIELD CROWN

CARNATION PLANTS

Clienp For Cash.

20J0 Bride ofErlescourt, f «= nn ..^-inn.

extra Hue • Iw^^ ™ '

lO'O Bridesmaid, extra tine 1 !,= P^!!?Svi
1000 -Wm. Scott, extra fine., l**^ P'^'^ '"""■

1(00 Helen Keller, good f

plants I $3.00 per 100;

2000 I.lzzie McGO-wau.lSIS.'SperSOO

uood plants $26 per 1000.

1001) 'Wtn. Scott, good plants {

CHAS. AKEHURST & SON, - White Marsh, Md

Mention th. Florl.ta' gictiapr. whan writing.

CARNATIONS

Flora Hill, Daybreak, Scott and Portia,
»6.00 per 100; S40.00 per 1000. They have
trom 8 to 1.5 leads.

FERNS FOR DISHES.

strong. 2 and iVi in., $3 per 100 ; $27.60 per 1000.

Maranta Massang^eana (will sell
your fern dishes), $6.00 per luo ; $40.00 per 1000

Asparagus Plumosns, strong, 2 in..
$4..5I) per ItlO ; $4ii.U0 per 1000.

AsparaKUS Spreiitcerl, 3 in.. $7 a 100,

DracEeiia Indlvisa, strong fleld-
grown, $15. 0(1 per 110.

Glolre de Lorraine Begonia, 2 in.
pots, $2.60 a doz.; $26 a luo ; 3 in.. $3.50 a doz.

tyTerms. caah or C. O, D.
C. MERKEL & SON, Mentor, Ohio.
Mention the Florist*' {Cxctaan^ when writing.

996

THB FL-ORISTS' EXCH?5NGE.

Kato, 10 cent* per line (8 wordfl), each Inaertlon.
Cash with order. This rate applies only to situation
wanted advertlsemenM and when set Bolld, without
display. Display a.lvertl8cment8»i.OO per Inch. When
letterv are to be ftdtlreesed In our care add 10 cte. to
cover expepse of forwarding.

"VTOUNO man. '0 wants situation as aswlstant for
'^ frrevnhouBo work. Gue. Miller, 136 Are. C,
New York.

'POKRMAN'S position wanted Id commercial
-^ ffreenhouses; 20 years' experience In leadlns
establishments. Daniel Lynch. Nyack, N. T.

CITUATION wanted as rose grower or foreman,
^-^ 15 ypars' i'xoerlenc*.'. mnrrled. apo 30. flrst-olasB
references Address V. B.. cure Plorl^ts' EichanRe

CITUATION wanted by flrat-olass rose grower;
*^ would like to take charRe of section In rose or
carnation houses; references. Address l^. C.care
Florists' Exchanse.

riEUMAN, ;iO. BinKle, strictly sober. 16 years'
^~' experience, all-around man. well up In cut
flowers and general greenhouse stock, good propa-
gator, wants situation. F. A., care of Florists'
Exchange.

CITUATION wanted, on Aral -class private or cutn-
*^ merclal place, by sinKlo man, thoroughly com-
petent Inside and outside, 6 years' exnerlence in
Al plftcen. I). II. Benatead, 103 H. ll!t:h Street,
New V(irk.

SITUATION ^V ANTED.

Slnn^le matit 6 years* experience, all kinds
of work ; state wageB paid ; could take
oliarge or ran medium-sized pface on
shares. F. D., care Florists* Exchange.

^VANTED.

By single German, a position as
Tvorkliiff foreman or assistant In
commercial place; 20 years* ex-
perience ill f(ro\viu}c cut flo-wers
and general stocU for tbe market ;
sober and steady ; first-class refer-
ences.

E- X., care of Florists' Exchange.

HELP WINTED

Bate SI per inch. No adv. less than 50o.

W^ANTED,

AT ONCE, a good, reliable, single man, to take
charge of two violet houses and do other necessary
work; a steady place and good home; state age and
lowest wages, also give reference.
R. C. SHITIT. Secane, Del. Co.. Pa.

W^ANTED.

Assistant florist for general greenhouse work;
also competent lady florist to make up and sell
at store.

C. D. ZIMMERMAN, Buffalo. N. Y.

IVANTED.

An nsslstant In a commercial place; permanent
situation and good home ; state references and wages,
with board, per month.

GEO. S. HELPING, Mjddletown, N. Y.

^VANTED

A steady, reliable married man who thor-
oughly understands the growing of roses, car-
nations, etc. State references and wages ex-
pected with house. Wm. Keir. Pikesville, Md.

W^ANTED.

Cftpahle, energetic. Christian man. able to take charge
and willing to work ; 5000 feet general vtock ; state ex-
perience and wages wanted, with board.

E, C».» care Florists' Exchange.

WANTED.

A young married man, as assistant gardener
in a large commercial place ; must thoroughly
understand everything pertaining to green-
house work. Address, sttiting wages wanted,
which must be low to start with,

F. C.f oare Floxists* Exchange.

^VANTED,

Assistant tn a flrst-claKS rose establish-
ment. None need apply unless thoroughly
acquainted with the business.

XHORNK & CO.,

FlnsIiIiiK, I,. I.

WANTED.

German or Swcile, epoakinK English, bnvlDg
had experience in a commercial place, grow-
ing plants, care of roses, also budding roses; a
good and rapid potter, not afraid of work,
sober and industrious; no other need apply.
State wages, where last employed and how
long. Address

E. O., care Florists' Exchange.
Mention American Gardening when you writ*.

HELP WINTED.

WT A]\JTPn A young man. thoroughly fanilllftr

»» i»l^ A JVU yfiifj (he propagation of ornamental
stock, both outside and under glass ; one familiar with
Slimmer projiagatlon of roseB In hotbc is preferred;
niuflt he young, energetic, anil capable ot supeiln-
tendlng the work of others. Address Slieriiian
Niirwery Conipnny, t'hnvlcM City. lown.

SALESMAN WANTED.

A sober, energetic young man, of good
address, for permanent position as traveling
salesman for well-known Eastern firm. Must
understand the plant and bulb lines. Give
reference, experience, etc. ; confidential.

C* Vat oare Florists' Exchange.

W^ANTED,

On large place, man who understands propa-
gating and bedding out, $36 00 per month and
board, with chance of advancement. Address

K. F"., care Florists' Exchange.

MISCELUIIEOUS WtllTS.

Rate SI per inch. No adv. less than 50c.

W^ ANTED.

Cauliflov^er, Tomato and L,eUuce

plants for forcing. Address

A. P. LAWTON, Portsmouth. B.I.

W A NTFTi-^Second-hand hot water boiler,
" «A^ « *>" capable of heating BCOfeet of
4-inch pipe; must be in good condition.
F. H. lUIOSHS,

Backsport, Me.

W^ ANTED.

aoOO VIOLET PLANTS, Marie Louise.

Send sample and state lowest spot cash price.
Or will give In exchange fleld-grown SCOTT
and McQOWAN CARNATIONS. First-class
stock.

joh;« reck,

Brldtceport, Conn.

INFORMATION WANTED!

Inforniation reKardinK M^m.
'^Torch, last kno-^'U to t>e at
AIleKtaeny City, ra,, -will t>e
mucti appreciated.

Address E. ^V., care ct Florists' Exchange.

BUSIIIESS OPPORTUNITIES.

Bate 91 per Inch. No adv. lesi than 6O0.

FOR SAI.E.

An old established llorist business situated
in a fine residence portion of New York City.
Address F.E^., care Florists' Exchange.

DWELLING AND GREENHOUSE.

4tkO feet glass, good town, no compelUlon. good
thing. taoo.OO cash and $20.00 monthly will buy It.

VV. J. OLDS, Da Bois, i>a.

FOR SALE.

BusInesB netting $150 to liJOO monthly, with large
opportunity for development, 6000 ft. of glass. Having
other liiteresta will sell at real estate value. J250(t, half
cash, balance lime to suit. For quick a'ceptance
only; Tenna. E. K., care Florlata' Exchange

FOR SAI.E.

Greenhouses, situated about one and a half
miles from Reading, Pa., good home marliet,
a rare opportunity; reason for selling, death
of proprietor. Will be sold at public sale
October Slat, 1899, or at private sale in the
meantime. For particulars address

HARRISON S. HINNEBSHITZ,

618 S. 19th St.. Reading:, Pa.

FOR RENT.

A range of greenhouses, well stocked in
carnations, roses, chrysanthemums and bed-
ding plants, in a good town in Central Pa.
Owner is sick. Will lease for one year or a
number of years. Correspondence solicited.

Address E. N,, care Florists' Exchange.

FOR SALE.

Four Greenhouses, 11x100 feet, well stocked

with carnations, rcses, smilax, lilies and chrys-
anthemums; heated by Scully Invincible boiler;
city water on place; paying business, wholesale
and retail; bargain to the right person. Address

EN08 H. DALY, Uahway, N. J.

Mention tbe FIorlstB* Exchange when wrltlns.

•^^"■^^

qyi^TioN Doxjl

(159) Rooting Araucaria Tops. —

.\rauoariaB can be moseed and rooted
the same as other soft-wooded decora-
tive plants, though sometimes the.y are
stubborn and take much longer time.
To perform the operation talie a sharp
linite and cut the stem about one-third
through, selecting a position where the
stem is neither very soft nor very hard—
between the fourth and fifth tiers of
leaves will be about the right place.
After making the cut. bend over slightly
and insert a small wedge of wood, just
enough to keep the cut open. Then tie
round the incision a bunch of siihagnum
moss, having the bunch about three
inches through when finished. Tliat
comi)letes the opei-ation. and all that re-
mains to be done is to see that the moss
never becomes dry; sprinkle it morning,
noon and night if necessary. When roots
are made the.y will soon show themselves
through the'mosB. then sever the stem

BUSINESS OPPOmUNITIES.

TO RENT.

Three Greenhousef , 73 feet long, heated with
flues; g:ood locality, fortune for right man;
with or without livini^ rooms; rent cheap with
water. Inquire PEXXV, 325 Main St.,
Hackensacfe, M. J.; Subq. & W. K. U. or
Erie, 21 miles out.

FOR RENT.

In a wealthy suburban city a few miles from
New York.six greenhouses fully 8tocked;lease
can be had; a rare chance for a good man; only
wants to be ^een; cash required, about five
hundred. Address E. X..

Care Florists* Exchange.

iSGELllllEOUS.

Rate 38*1 per incli. No adv. less than 60c.

FOR SAI.E.

500 feet 1-inch iron pipe. Address
H. M. ENGLB & SON, - Marietta, Pa.

SHIPPING AND

MARKETING TAG

Preserve your identity on the stock you send
into market by the use of our water-proof
Shipping and Marketing Tag. Prices and
samples on application to

THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE,

p. O. Box 1697, New York

To Close Out Ovr Business it Kennett Souare !

A FEW THOUSAND

SCOTT, ELDORADO and CARTLEOGE,

At S30.00 per 1000.

About 700 12 ft. ^^aata Bars, second band, at 10c.
each; 1800 ft. 4 In. pipe (cast), 10c. per foot.

A BOILER made of 4 Id. pipe and lieatln^ satis-
factorily 1200 feet of same, nearly new, $30.00 cash.

EDWARD SWAYNE, Wawaset, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

immediately below the moss, and pot
the rooted portion in asuitable sized pot.

(100) Wire Worms in Violet Soil.—

If the soil is tull of worms it must be of
some lund other than the wire worm,
as these are rarely so numerous. Allow
tlie beds to become rather dry, then give
a good soaking with lime watei-, repeat-
ing the dose in tour or five days.

(161) Stem Rot.— The cure for stem
rot, after it once attacks a plant, is as
yet an unsolved problem. But planting
in new soil is supposed to be a preven-
tive.

Mineola. (N. Y.) Fair.

There was a large exhibition ot plants,
flowers, fruits and vegetables, in connec-
tion with this fair, which was held last
week. Among the principal exhibitors
in the trade who were awarded premi-
ums were: A. L. Coombs, (Jueens, who
took third for floral design; Seawanhaka
Greenhouses, Oyster Bay, first tor plants
in pots, best display ot house plants, 2r>
varieties, also tor displaj' ot 10 varieties,
.Tohn Lewis Childs being second. The
last-named exhibitor was awarded firsts
for 15 varieties begonias, single and
double tuberons-rooted begonias, and
collection of cacti. The Seawanhaka
Greenhouses were first on 10 caladiums;
.7. L. Childs, second. The same exhibitors
stood in the order named for terns, Mr.
Childs also capturing first for 10 varie-
ties coleus. R. P. Jeffrey & Son, Bell-
more, were first on hanging basket, Sea-
wanhaka Greenhouses second. Mr.
Childs took the premier honor for 10
variegated foliage plants, Seawanhaka,
second. Ferd. Boulon, Sea Cliff, was
awarded first prize for collection of car-
nations, also for floral design. Seawan-
haka carried off the first prize for collec-
tion of dahlias; .Tohn Lewis Childs that
for gladioli and lilies. Mr. Boulon was
first for six varieties outdoor roses, and
Childs for zinnias. For bed planted on
society's grounds R. P. .Jeffrey & Son
were second and fourth, and C. Besold,
Mineola, third.

In the classes for fruits Ferd. Boulon
was very successful, capturing numerous
firsts for apples, pears, grapes, figs and
quinces.

New Jersey Floricultural Society.

The regular monthl.y meeting of this
society was held in Lindsley's Hall, 240
Main street, Orange, Wednesday, Octo-
ber 4. This being the fifth anniversary
ot the society a social smoker was billed
for the evening instead of the usual dis-
cussion. A short business session was
held, however, during which a set ot
resolutions ot sympathy were adopted ;
tliese will be forwarded to the widow
of the late Wm. McMillan. The subject
of holding .-i llower show was discussed
and it was decided to have an exhibition
of clirysantliemums on AVednesday, No-
vember lo. After the business was dis-
posed of, cigars were i)assed around and a
general fumigation commenced, accom-
panied by the strains ot an orchestra,
consisting ot violin, cornet and piano.
.John Valentine sang the cuckoo song,
accompanied by the guitar and flule.
( ither songs and selections followed, and
a very enjoyable evening was spent.
Among the visitors from .New York were
Wm. Scott, W. Bartholoma", .T. W.
Withers, J. A. Penman and .S. S. Butter-
field.

The first conference of the English
Nursery and Seed Trades was held at the
Crystal Palace, September 2.

*» ""' »°" '' PUBLIC AUCTION

D. L. TAYLOR'S GREENHOUSES, 259 West Emerson St., Melrose, Mass.,
On OCTOBER I3tli, 1899, at 2 P. M.

Following is a list of the same ;

1 Greenhouse, 100x20, 7x9 glass, Centennial

House.
1 Qreenliouse, 100x13, sash, Violet House.
1 Greenhouse, lOOxlB, Bx7 glass. Pink House.
1 Oreenhouse, 30x30, 7x9 and 6x7 glass, Bose

House.
1 Greenhouse, 200x13, 10x12 glass. No. 1.
1 lot 4-inch Pipe, 710 feet, Centennial House.
1 lot 4-inch Pipe, 300 feet. Violet House.
1 lot 4-inch Pipe, 600 feet. Pink House.
1 lot 4-inch Pipe, 126 feet. Rose House.

1 lot 4-inch Pipe, 200 feet I „. ,

1 lots-inch Pipe, 400 feet l"°- '•

1 Walworth Boiler.

3000 Pinks (Lizzie McGowan mostly).

3t'0 Deutzias.

3(10 Spinea.

60 Day Lilies.

200 Vincas.

15 Asparagus T,

1 lot Violets (California).

1 Office Huildlng, Counter, etc.

1 lot of Pots, odd sizes.

Trains leave the North Union Station, Causeway street, Boston, for Melrose, at 13.46 P. M.
AH goods sold as they stand and must be removed from the place within few days.

N. F. McCarthy & CO., Horticultural Auctioneers.

McDtlon tbe Florists' Bzchan(« wb«n writlns.

1809.

Thb F=L-0RISTS' Exchhnge.

997

New York. — Captain Traendly has
received a communication from tlieFlat-
buBli FloristH' Howling Club aceeptinK
the challenge for a series of match
games, and the first will take place
Monday, October 9, at 3 o'clock p. m.
This being the date of the Florists' i;iub
meeting, there will no doubt be plenty
of rooters for both teams. The scores
rolled Monday night last were as under:

12 3 4 6

P. O'Mara lU 163 113 163 IBS

A.S.Burns 135 148 141 154 166

J. W. Withers 115 114 165 164 74

T.Lang 162 126 137 141 178

P. Traendly 170 134 146 98

W. Marshall 127 129 118 117

T. Roehrs 162 148 177

A Burns, Jr IIHS 173 148 13U

C. Schenck 126 116 128 138

Flatbush, N. Y.— The crowd was not
so large as usual at the alleys Thursday
night. P. Riley worked hard for the pots
and generally succeeded in getting them.
It was agreed to meet at the alleys Mon-
day afternoon and proceed in a body to
New York, where the first match of the
season is to be played. The scores rolled
Thursday are as follows :

12 3

E. Dallledouze 167 li9 164

P. Blley 177 159 166

C. Woerner 1114 114 88

PapaZeller 84 127 91

L. Schmutz 127 148 160

D. Y. Mellis 118 131 149

C. Wocker 127 117 88

J.A.Shaw 140 82

S. 8. Butterfleld 98 132

St. Louis. — Following "is Florists'
Bowling Club score for October 2 :

12 3

C. A. Keuhn 112 157 174

J. J. Beneke 144 137 154

J.W. Kunz 167 167 144

C.C.Sanders 131 141 16)

JohnYoung 132 1S4 113

B. F.Tesson 107 155 169

IK

Ellhwohtm, Mk.— Miss Mary A.Clark
has i)urcha8ed the Dutton Greenhouses.

TiTusviLLE, I'A. — On October 1 , W. Bay
and VV. .1. Relf formed a partnership
under the title of Bay & Co. Mr. Uelf
will have charge of the firm's interestsat
their place in Cambridge .Springs, and
Mr. Bay will continue to look after mat-
ters in Titusville. The new firm is put-
ting up Ir.araes representing 3,500 square
feet of glass.

Atlanta, Ga. — The seed business of H.
G. Hastings & Co. will be moved from
luterlachen to thi.s city, November 1. A
three-story building, at 4 West Mitchell
street, has been leased, and is being fitted
up to handle mail and express order trade
in an up-to-date manner. The firm claims
the second largest mail order trade in
seeds in the South, the 1900 issue of
their catalogue being not less than
125,000.

PLBHTS m fLOWEQS.

Gustav Pitzonka,of Bristol, Pa., sends
us samples of pansy flowers that are
really beautiful in coloring. Medium
light shades predominate, and the strain
is composed of many choice shades and
colors.

Charles L. Howe, of Dover, N. H., sends
us samples of field-grown carnation
plants that are extraordinary both in
size and iiuality. Each plant has up-
wards of 30 shoots, showing buds and
flowers, and a corresponding number of
side shoots ranging from four to eight
inches long.

Commercial

Violet Culture

Now Rptuly
for Delivery.

See

Ad\ erti&eraont

Page 1012.

FOR $10.00 CASH.

150 Kl, OKA llll,l>. ) j-y.-n ,,.„„„

50 FI£AN«)KS .l(»0!ST. f ''"^"iJ'"'^
75HIAVOII PINtillEE,^ plants.

HENRY EICHHOLZ, ■ Waynesboro, Pa.

Mention the F1orl6t»' Eichange when writlog

Fine Carnations

Large, Healthy Plants.

Silver Spray, Daybreak, Meteor and
Kellf.r, 11 rat size, $5.00 a luU. Cash, please.

MRS. ELLk E. ARTHUR, Lowville, N. Y.

Mention the Florlata' Eichangp when writing.

VIOLETS AND CARNATIONS

5(H.i Swanley White, at 14.00 per 100; the lot, $15,00.
300 Wtii. Scott, ilio Dayhreak. 50 Portia and Emily
Plerson. at $4.00 per 100; the lot, $16,00.

FRED'K A. TAYLOR, CanaNtota, N. Y.

Mpntlon the Flortats' Exchange when wrltlne-

Good plants, from "2%

inch pots, choiceat seed,

I at $2.00 per 100. Sweet

William seedllDgs, flne, at 35c. per 100,

free by mail. CASH WITH ORDERS.

MRS. M. CAVANAUGH, . - Ionia, N. Y.

Mention th» FloijjU' Kxch«Jig> when writing

Field-Crown VIOLETS

i'nliroriiiii, larKo rliiiiipB, (r>.0(liii;i' HlO.

liddv Citiiiphfll. luMilIliy. IM Ht/.r. $:i IM) |mt \W.

IVIiirlt^ liniiiNo, tu-aii,liy,;;il ei/.(^ $X(X) iht imj.

J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa.

Mention the Flortita' Exchange when writing.

FARQUHAR VIOLETS

LarRe field pliintH, RtronR and liealtliy, f 6 DO per IW.
Strong plants, from 2)^ Inch potH, $3 00 per 100.

CAHU WITH OBDKR.

X. p. 0*BRIC:n, RoHlludale, Mass.

Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing.

I OFFER 2000

CAMPBELL VIOLET

PLANTS, grown in 3^ in. standard pot8,
nf>w in franifs and covered niirhls, at
85 00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. Cash.

A. F, BELCHER, Foxboro, Mass.

Mention the Flnr1»f' Exchange when writing.

CARNATIONS ALL SOLD EXCEPT

Scott and Ivory

LAST CALL FOR THESE.

GRiBB & HUNTER, Grand Rtpids, Mich.

UentloD the FlorlrtB' Bxchang* when wrttlag.

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PRIMROSES

By nlHil

Carefully packed postpaid.
10 for SO.ti.'i

•^.5
.50

1 ..-J.-i
■i .10

By Express

."50 for Si-i.'M
100 ■■ 4.00
■^.>0 " 9.50

We have a few thousand Extra
Choico Primroses, ready for 4 and
5 inch pots.

Our plants are grown from seed
imported by us from one of the
very best growers in Europe. Our
customers can depend on getting
choice plants and choice varieties.
Send Quick Before They Are Sold.

I THE PAGE SEED CO., °:eT"Bu7bVa3"pf:nu! Greene, N. Y.

Mention the FlorlaU' Exchange when writing.

THESE THINGS YOU

NEED AT ONCE.

HARDY HERBACEOUS PLANTS

STRONG CLUMPS

Plant now, and let them get

Per 100

Achillea, The Pearl $4 00

Aquilegia, in good assortment 4 00

Caryopteris Mastacanthus . . 4 00

Digitalis 4 00

Statice Armeria 3 00

Hibiscus, " Crimson Eye" . . 4 00

Myosotis Alpesfris 3 00

Coreopsis Lanceolata 4 00

Gaillardia Grandiflora .... 4 00

Eulalia Japonica 4 00

Geum Atrosanguineum .... 5 00

Lavender 4 00

IMatricaria, double white ... 4 00

from 3^ inch pots,
established before cold weather.

Delphinium Formosum ....

Lobelia Cardinalis

Sweet William, double sorts . .
Japanese Iris, assorted ....
Lychnis Chalcedonica ....

Astilbe Japonica

IHountain Fleece

Hardy Phlox, 12 flne varieties .
Funkia Sieboldi, variegated . .
Alyssum Saxatile Compacta .
Rudbeckia, Golden Glow . . .
Hollyhocks, while, pink, yellow
and scarlet

Per ino

$4

00

4

00

4

00

4

00

4

00

6

00

4

00

4

00

5

00

4

00

4 00

4 00

Other Plants, You Need Badly.

Per 100
BEGONIAS, AlbaPicta, Sander-
son!, Alba, Marguerite, Ar-
gentea Guttata, Thurstoni,
2 inch pots $2 00

Grevillea Robusta, 2 inch, very

strong • 2 50

Per 100
Geranium, Double New Lite,

2 inch pots $4 00

Heliotrope, purple and white,

improved sorts 2 00

Ageratum IMonstrosum, blue,

2 inch 2 00

Ageratum, Princess Pauline, 2

inch pots 2 00

Per 100 PerlrOO

Pansies, Giant Trimardeau Strain ... $0 .50 $4 00
Bellis Perennis, Giant Bed and Snowball .50 4 00

To fully cover express charges, we add 15 extra plants to every

one hundred ordered.

Send for Price Wat. Terms, Casti, or C. O. D.

[ EDWARD. B. JACKSON, STAMFORD. CONN.

Field-Grown Carnations

Good liealthy plants of Win. Scott,
Iji7.7,io McGowan, John Vouiig,
Daybreak and Portia

PltrCES ON APPLICATION

VICTOR S. DORVAL, Woodside, N. Y.

Mention the FlorlwtH' Kxrhange when writing.

10,000 LARGE FIELD-GROWN

CARNATIONS

Wm. Scott, Daybreak and Tidal Wave,

$40.(11) r>tT 1000. Cash with order.

H. C. STEINHOFF, West

,11. J.

Mention the Florlatu' Kxrhange whf'n wiitlnB

lu order to make room we ofTer for the
next S weekH tlie balance of our CARNA-
TIONS and KOSKS at very low prices.
Special rates on 1000 and upward lotH.

STRONG,

FIELO-

GROWN

Florn Hill
Ued Jui-ket

Daybreak

CARNATIONS

HEALTHY

STOCK

Jubilee Ariiinziiiily

Hon Ton

Price, IG.OO pt-r n;u.

ilobn Younir New York
II. d'Or ftleteor

Daybreak .lobn Yc ..

ThoH.Cartledtce IS. d'Or ftleteor

Price. H5.U0 per 100.

C> A. Dana .lahn*8 Hcnrlot Alaska
ItlcCnowau Wm. Mcolt

Price, $4.00 per 100.

ROSES.

Houv. du Cnrnot

Meteor

Cniberlne IVlerniet

NiplieioH

The Urido

Hon i^ileiie

Ferle des Jardtns

NouT. deWootton
H. A. Victoria
DucbCKM ol Albany
Hun Met
HrideNniaid
La France
i'npa <i!oi)tier

Mention the FloiisU' Exthans* wb«a wrtOMC.

From 3 Inch pot*, ♦■1.00 per 100.
NEW TRADE LIST ON APPLICATION.

WOOD BROS., Fishkill, N. Y.

Mention thp- Plori«t»' Eiohanarp wh«D writing

SPECIAL SALE.

Being about to relinquish the growing
of plants I shall oiler my whole .stock at
public auction (unless sold at private sale)
on Thursday, the 12th day of October, 1899,
sale commencing 10 o'clock A M.

The stock of plants consists of some large
Palms, incluaing large plants of Cocos
Plumosa, 10 to 13 feet; 1 spl ndid plant of
Cycas Circinalis, perhaps as flne a plant
as in the country ; 3 splendid large plants
of the Cycas Revoluta, and 1 very large
plant of Pandanus Veitchii.

Also 1 large Crinum Amabile, just done
flowering; 1000 Rrses, growing in the field,
of about 00 named varieties.

200 targe Camellia .laponica large plants
in pots, of the very choicest kinds; the
plants were all cut down to .'i and 4 feet
two years ago, have made flne, bushy
heads and are now in bud ; there are about
100 also of Alba Plena, or double white,
large plants in bud. 'Jhat the Camellia is
going to be ere long a fashionable flower is
undoubtedly true. I have about 300 or
more of smaller plants of various kinds,
but principally Candidissima, which is
as good a flower as Alba Plena, but later
to bloom

Ferns, 100 or more Farleyense, in 4
inch pots; 50 Bostoniensis, in various
sizes, some quite large ; about 200 Pteris
.Serrulata, in 3 inch pots, and a general
assortment of larger plants.

Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, A. Plu-
mosa and A. Sprengeri, 100 Cape Jas-
mine (Gardenia), 50 plants, in 4 inch pots,
together with some dozen or mo e very
large plants. Ardisia Crenulata, in 4 inch
pots, 2 years ol ', 100 branching for fruit
next year. Ficus Elastica, in 5 inch pots,
best salable size. 200 or more; Imanto-
phyllum (Clivia Nobilis). 50 or more fine
plants; Selaginella Kmiliana, in- 3 inch
pots, large, 100; Cypripedium Insigne, 50;
Dendrobium Nobile, and others, 100; 500
Herbaceous and Tree P;eouias, in 5 inch
pots, with all these colors labeled true ;
alsoalargequantityof stools in the ground;
Delphinium Formosum andChinensis, in 4
in. pots, 2 yrs. old; Amaryllis in pot.s, bloom-
ing bulbs; Aloysia Citriodora (Lemon
Verbena), large and small, 100 or more.

Together with a large variety of Hardy
Plants, too numerous to mention, and
other Decorative Greenhouse Plants,
Dracaenas, etc.

All to be sold on the place,

1510 Greenmount Avenue, Baltimore, Md.

JAMES PENTI.ANP,

998

The Florists' Exchmnge.

II

P YOD NEED ROSES

end ai your list for prices.

THEC.A.REESERCO.

URBANA, OHIO,
'Wbolesale Rose Growers.

Meatlon the Florlatfl' Exchange when writing.

Finest Forcing Roses i^;i^i,»

HKIDE .T $2.50 $4.00

AleoSoiipert, Hermosa. DeGraw, Krugerand
a full line of roBes from 2^.tDch pots, at low
prices. Send for prices. Cash with Order.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS 'SioTvilnll:

nt ^^.IX.) per m.

THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0.

Mention th« FlorlMtn' Kxchanire when wHtlnr.

■ ROBT. CRAIO & SON, ■

s (OSES, nm, GsoTONs, ;

5 ...CARNATIONS.. j[

■ and Noveltlei In Decorative Plants. ■

2 Market and 49th Sts.. PHILADELPHIA, PA J|

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

In Large
Assorttnent.

Q. P. and Monthly Roses

H. P., two year, fine plants, own roots,
per doz., $1 50; per ICO, $10,00.

Monthly, from open ground or pots, per
doz., $1.00; per 100, $8.00.

DOCBLE WHITK POET NARCISSUS,
per 100, 75 cts.

F. A. BALLER, Bloomlngton, III.

THE BEAUTIFUL ROSE

LIBERTY

A Hybrid Tea of the character and color
of General Jacqueminot.

One quarter of the stock is controlled
by the undersigned. No one has author-
ity to sell it in the New England States
except from our own stock and by our
permission. The stock is being rapidly
absorbed, the greater part having been
already sold. Parties desiring to grow
it lor next season, should place their
orders at once. Prices upon application.

M. WOOD & CO..

NATICK, IVIASS.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Raisins: New Varieties of Roses.

"For those who 'desire 'to cxperiniont
with raising new varieties of roses, the
Viiriet.v known as fieneral Jacqueminot
is almost essential. Thepollen has strong
tendency, and the pistils are also healthy
and vigorous to such au extent that it
frequently bears abundant seed vessels of
its own. It can therefore play an impor-
tant part, either as a male or female pa-
rent, in crossing for new varieties. There
are some roses that it would be very de-
sirable to improve; but, on account of
lack of vitality in some of the organs, it
is impos.sible to improve. The common
Crimson Boursault is one of this charac-
ter. An.yone who would take it in hand
to improve, and really effected an im-
provement, would make his fortune. It
is of the hardiest of our roses, and yet of
.1 very remarkably vigorous character.
Wlien in bloom, with its multitude of
bright crimson flowers, it is a source of
genuine pleasure to the lover of roses.
I!ut it cannot be improved because its
stamens are always without perfect pol-
len. The anthers are there, but they do

H. P. ROSES SSo'i7.~.
Crimson Rambler,
Manetti

And a lull nBSortment of
HARDY ORNAMENTALS.

HIRAM T. JONES, Union County Nurseries,

ELIZABETH. NEW JEKSEY.

Mention the FlorlBts' Exchance when wrltlnv.

HEADQUARTERS FOR

HARDY ROSES

We are now bookiop: orders for Roses in
large lot-a at Reduced Prices. Write
for particulars.

W. & T. SMITH CO., Geneva, N. Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlne.

FIELD-GROWN
SURPLUSPLANIS

HARDY ROSES

30 BARR'S ROTHSCHILD, 18 MME.
GABRIEL I.IIIZET. I'i GIAJJT OF
BATTLES. Fine strong plants. 4 years old,
original grafted stock, many with own roots,
t2.(J(J per doz. The lot for S9.00.

l.'SO MIXED VARIETIES. contalnluR all
colors, Gen. WnHhinelon. Duke of Teck,
Perle des BlnncheM, Dijon and others,
3 years old. grated stock, some with own roots,
$150 per doz. The lot for $16.00.

■24 CRIIMSON RAMBLER, 34 YELLOW
RAMBLER. Extra strong and busby. G years
old, own roots, 13.25 per doz. The lot S 1 3,00.

Lot for

10 EMPRESS OP CHINA, 5 yrs. old, S3..50
7 AMEKH:AN BEAUTY, •• ■■ 1.7.5

7 HEKLE.lBH BLANCH E.S," " l.a.l

IS SKVEN SISTEllS,4and5yrB.andolder,4.00

1<> MME.PLANTIEH," •'^ •• ••4.00

All the above (or t48 cash Who takes them ?
■W. o. BVSSllSCi, westfield, N. J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

FIRST QUALITY FORCINQ ROSES

Perfectly liealtliy and grom'ti especially for late plamtlug:.

Only selected growth from flowering shoots used In propagating.

SUNSET, SAFRANO, PRES. CARNOT, KAISERIN, METEOR,

•MAID, WOOTTON, PERLE. MME. HOSTE,

3 Inch pots, S.'S.OO per 100. 4 Inch pots, VS.OO per 100.

J. L,. DILLON, Bloomsburg:, Pa>

Mention thiB pa]:>er.

Mention the FlorlstB* Exchnnee when writing.

OUR SEMI-ANNUAL

[TRADE LIST

NOW READY.

5 All the NEW and OLD ROSES.

■ Also PALMS, FERNS, BULBS,

S and all kinds of PLANTS. Write for it to-day. Send us list of Roses

■ and we will price same for future delivery.

I THE GOOD & REESE CO.,5pringfieId,Ohio.

■ The Largest Rose Growers in the World.

Meatlon tho FIorlatB^ Excbaoco wh*n wrltinx.

not produce a single pollen grain. If,
however, it was taken in hand by some
entluisiastic rose grower, the pollen of
some strong, hardy variet.v used to fer-
tilize the flowers, it might possibly be im-
proved; indeed, the probabilities are all
in its favor.— Meehan's Monthly for Oc-
tober.

Aquatics.

The past season has been fruitful of
iiotli good and bad results, although the
s.tim' may not have transjiired alike in
different sections of the conntr.v. From
some sections come reports of failure of
plants to grow after planting out. I
might say tliis is a chronic complaint;
but this season it has occurred where at
other seasons it was attended with suc-
cess. Here is a case where naturally we
might blame the clerk of the weather for
his erratic actions in not serving out the
right temperature at a stated time cor-
responding with last season, but with
warm weather a week or two ahead of
time several concluded that Summer was
liere to stay and ventured their tender
suliiects out to the mercy of the elements,
which proved alas most unfavorable in
several cases, as the warm days were fol-
lowed 1iy a spell of cold, frigid weather
that crippled the tender plants and some
never recovered the check. Especially
was this the case with Victoria plants —
more haste, less speed. Wln'n iisinR- fen-
der or tiO])ical plants in temperate re-
gions be ciutious; make haste slowly in
planting out. All tropical vegetation is
rapid, and, as a rale, luxuriant growth of
foliage has corresponding root action.
To maintain vigorous growth of both
leaves and roots an abundant snppl.v of
plant food must be on hand, for. if lack-
ing, the plant will not continue in ,i
healthy condition and nroduce flowers
and leaves for any length of time. The
Zanzibar lilies will grow and produce
flowers within the limits of a, tnl), i)ut
they are small in comparison to n phint
that is grown in a box containing 10 or
1 2 cubic feet of soil. Under the latter
conditions a. single plant of Nympha>a
zanzibarensis, or either of its forms, will
cover a surface of a 100 square feet, and
produce leaves 20 or more inches long and
numerous e-^wers, 0 to 7 inches over, and
until dest'-ved by frost or cold weather.

Starvation treatment is not the best
method to adopt to produce satisfactory
flowers on nymph-t^.ts, and if your platits
have decenerated duringthep.ast month,
see to it that a liberal supplv of plant
food is attheircommand another season;
also aniTtle surface space for development
of ln\iiri;int foliaij;e. These remarks are
aoplicalile to all kinds of tender nym-
I^ha'as.

H.aving attended to these points, to
the letter, one m,av consider that he lacks
nothing, and that success is certain:
well, yes, it weather conditions continue
all through .\ugHst as they do trenerally
in .Tulv — whicli they did not this year.
Kverytliine w.as, as the fair admirer
stated, "jnst too lovely for anything."
There w.as a ciiange all around; instead
of bright stmshine and clear atmosphere
there was dull, cloudy, warm, humid,
heavy oppressive weather, davs and
nights, also heavy rains. It affected man
and beast, plants and flowers; sporadic
diseases were plentiful, "spot" was much
in (widence in the open fields. Violets,
roses and several hardv perennials were
affected, strawberrv plants, grapes and
sm.ill fruits likewi.se: also celer.y and
beets, and m.n.nv native plants, arrow-
heads, etc.. and la.st.but'not least, hardy
and tender nympha>as — common pond
lilies. After a few days of such weather
there was hardly a leat but was more or
less affected ; then with another change
—bright sunshine and clear atmosnhere—
the mischief that had been wrought was
,a.ppa,lling. ,\fter a, few hours' exposure
to right sunshine the leaves had sliriv-
elled up and were brown and sere in ex-
treme cases. This, of course, .seriously
affected the plants; the loss of a number
of leaves was a great check to them,
which was only too evident. The new
leaves and flowers were smaller, the lat-
ter less in numbers, and Without their
former brightness. Add to these condi-
tions the cool weather experienced at the
beginning of the month, and the result is,
in some sections, just what we expect at
the end of September or beginning of
October.

Now, as these conditions ma.v affect us
another season, and not at the same
date, it will be well to bear this season in
mind, and when such conditions, as
above described, are apparent, i)e readv
to march on and combat with this
enemy.
|;rFor cercospora, or,," spot," the~above

mentioned disease, on nymph.nea leaves,'
there is no remed.v better than Bordeaux
mixture; but this discolors the leaves
and is objectionable. To overcome this
use potash Bordeaux. Take 2 pounds of
coi)pcr sulphate and 1 pound of caustic
potasli; dissolve ejicli in a wooden buck-
et. sr]iaratcly. and when dissolved add
."O gallons of water. (.)r an nmmonlncal
soluti(Hi can be used. Take s ounces of
copper carbonate and dissolve in a gal-
lon of ammonia, add 50 gallons of water.
I'se a flue spray in distributing and per-
form the work in the evening, when the
flowers are closed. The operation may
need to be repeated in a week's time.
Where the disease has made its appear-
nnie it will hi' safer to take time by the
foreloi-k and sijray the plants occasional-
ly; or at least before serious inroads
liave been made. W. T.

The Cyclone Nozzle and Its

Various Forms Are Patented.

For upwaril of 1." years there has been
more or less controversy concerning the
invention of the eddy chamber or cyclone
nozzle. Thisnozzleand its modifications
is now used aU over the world, not onl.y
for the application of fungicides and inseti-
ticides, but for lawn sprinklers, irriga-
tion by spraying, white washing and
other purposes. It seems pretty certain
that the principle upon which all these
nozzles work was discovered b.y Dr. Wm.
S. Barnard, of Ithaca, N. Y., who for a
number of yetirs was connected with the
F. S. Uovernment under the late Dr.C. V.
Kiley. After <a full and exhaustive exam-
ination by the Patent Office, a patent
was granted the heirs of Dr. Barnard, in
.\pril, lS(i7. This patent is sweeping in
its nature, covering fully the basic prin-
(•i|ile upon which the many forms now in
use depend for their value. It would aji-
jiear, therefore, that manufactUT-ers of till
forms of nozzles, involving the Edd.y
chamber or cyclone principle, are liable
to pro.secntionforinfringement, notwith-
standing the fact that practically all of
the readil.y available literature leads to
the belief that the nozzle is public pro-
perty. B. T. Galloway.

Among the Magazines.

" The Sund.ay Question " is the title of
;i paper contributed b.v Canon Fanar,
Dean of Canterbury, in the October
Forum. The author trusts that the pa-
per shows that he is not what is called a
strict Sabbatarian; but he regards the
(luestion of how to keep Sunday as one
of grave and national importance. The
Dean ])oints out what he considers some
of the indisputable blessings which might
come from regartling our Sundays as
happy interspaces amid the cares and
labors of the world. We are called upon
to acce])t, and rightly use, the blessing
which has been granted to us all; if
rightfully employed it will make our lives
more useful.

Scribner's for Octobercontninsthe first
pa it of Mrs..Iohn Drew's Autobiographi-
cal Sketch — the charming summary of
her c.-ircer which she prepared a few
montlis liefcu-e her death for her children
and granilclnldren. The reminiscences
will be completed in the November num-
Ijer. TIic frontispiece is another speci-
men of delicate ciplor printing, for which
this magazine hiis been distinguished. It
represents Grant's tomb as seen from the
river and accompanies an article on
" The Water-front of New York,"I)y Jesse
l>ynch Williams. Mr. Williams takes a
new \iew of some of the picturesque
features of New York which are neglected
by the usual sightseer, and his vivid text
is accompanied with a striking scries of
drawings by McCarter, Gu^rin.Peixotto,
Leigh and others. A new development
in ])hotography is described by Dwight
L. Elinendorf, the amateur and expert
whose work is so well known. Under
the title " TelephcjtoKraphy " he de-
scribes the attarliiiicnt to an ordinary
camera, by wliiili views are taken at it
distance of 20 or 30 miles, as though the
instrument were within a few hundred
feet of the object. It is the telescope ap-
pUed to the camera. Stevenson's letters
are fuller of life and movement than any
preceding instalment. Good short sto-
ries also abound in the number.

The Ladies' Home .lournal for October
corttttins.in addition to other interesting
mat ter rel.'ttive to flowers, some excellent
re|)roiliicti(>iis of iihotographs of email
greenliouses, which have been submitted
in a prize competition.

October 7, 1899

*Thb F^LORISTS' Exchhngb.

99d

CHAS. D. BALL,

PALMS 3nd Decorative Plants

MT HARDY, PERFECT STOCK.

PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION.

HOLMESBURG, =

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Uentlon the Florlata' Sxchanirfl wh«n wrttln*

FERNS

A floe assortment for
florists' uee, from 2
and 'i;^ In. pots. Also

iSolnKiiK'lln Eiiiiliitnii, Cypei'iia* Pelar-

f;oiiiuiiiH. t) best coiiiinerclal varieties, mixed; 2J^
ucti. All the above ;fil3.00 per lUO.

BABY IMIIMROSES, )3-lncli. strong, at
JUSTItlA VELtTINA.i 5U cents per dozen.

J. G. EISELE, - Philadelphia, Pa.

20lh AND ONTAKIO STS.
Mention the PlorlBta' Exchange when writing.

RUBBER PLANTS

i In. pots, 12 to 15 in. high, $16.00 per lOJ.
Larger plants, prices on applieatioD.

Some sToner plants cf ASPARAGUS
PCUMOSUS cheap.

RUXTON FLORAL AND NU.ISERY COMPANY

RUXTGN, IMD.

Mention the Florlsta' Eichange when writing.

Asparagus Plumosus Nanns^^

STK(>N«i PLANTS,

2 In. t4 01) per 100; $3 .00 per 1000.

3 in. »7.D0 per 100; J65.00 per lUOO.
ARUISIA CRENULATA, line compact

plants, well berried,

5 ill, pots, 89.00 per dozen,
6 in. pots, 112.10 per dozen.

a. s. sKinKi.sKv,
1633 K. 7tli St., Plillac^elpbia, Pa.

M**nf1nn ihp TJ^lnrlftw' Kxphnnge when writing

HEADQUARTERS FOR ERICAS

Buy your Ericas In September and October and bring
them Id bloom youraelf. Sive duty and flsk of re-
ceiving tlifm mostly dead from the oinerslde. I bave
25.LI1U growing, i^ome and see tbem.

FnliiiH and Decorativf Plautt* In quantity.
New price list will be ready September ISth.

ANTON SCHULTHEIS,

p. O. Box 7S, Collcse Point, N. Y. City.

Mention the FlorlBts" Exrhanee when writing

Pspaiagus PIdidosqs

2 inch, flne per 100, $6.C0

BOSTOKi PERNS.

Prom bench per 11.0. $.5.00 to $15.00

8ei„AGINei.L,A EMILIAMA.

3 inch, flne per dozen, 75 cts.

BEG09<I.4 AL,BA PICTA.

2 Inch per 100, $1.60

cvr siwii.Ax.

In largo or smHil 'luaiuities.
Satisfaction Guaranteed. Cash with Order.

GEORGE L MILLER, Newark, Ohio.

Mention thp Florist f>' ICroihanep wh^n wrttio^

Palms Cheap

In. In.

pots high.

uleaccns — '4^ l)-»

» 10-12

.4 1.1-15

AH 18-20

1I-12

15-18

1(;-12

15-18
18-20
1IM2
15-18
2n-24
12-15
18-20
■H)-m
12. 16
18-20

Arecn

Areca Itubra ;i

i

l.nfiinin llorbonica ..3

..4

" ..5

SeiirorlhinEleganM..8

..4

•• " ..5

Coi'yphn AuHt/HliH..4

..5

'■ ..6

ClinniieropalixcelBtt 4

No
leav
2-3
.1-4
:i-4
3-4
3-4
-4
4-5
4-5
4-5
3-4
3-4
3-4
4-5
5-»J
5-7
4-5
.5-0

Trice

's per 10

»0 35

.BO

1.20

l.liO

.70

1.50

.(15

1.40

3.50

.80

1.30

2 75

2 no

4.00
500
2.00
4.00

Prire
perl (HI
»3.()(l

5.00
11.00
15.00

6.00
13.110

.5.011
13 00
32.00

7.00
13110
25 00
15.00
35 00
45 00
15.00
35.00

These plaiita are all strong and ready for
larger pots. All orders must be accompanied
by the cash. Address all orders 10

W. J. HESSER, PLATTSIMOUTH. NEB.

Mention th« FlorlaU' Exchanffe when writing.

AspnrnKUH Sprenareri, 3 In.. ex strong, $6 per ICO.
Ilnby ri-iiiiroNe 2 In., $4 per 100.
Huby PritiiroHC, 3 In., special value, ^6 per 100.
All clean and heallby and ready to pot on. Sample
S. OATSOIS,
- - - MICHIGAN.

lOc. Cash only
KAI..\niA/00

^W

LAGER & HURRELL,

Growers and ^\ ^> ^\ IJ | ^\ A
ImporterBof ^/ wX. ^ n I U O

A MmHei number left of freshly Imported
CaiileyiL, Kiibiuiit. C. SpfcioMiNHiiiia* an<l
<.'. <>aHkeIliana. ('. I>Ien«Urlii expected shortly.

Cherry Wood Baskets, Fresh Moss and Peat.

'"""""""STted. SUMMIT, N. J.
HARDY GUT FERNS

Fancy autl DaKser,

T.ic. per U\ u and uo les^.

ChrlHtmat Tri^e* by the

'ju intul or in small lots.
N|iliiit;iiuin MoM»500 a bbl .
HoiM|iift (lireeii 5c. per ib.

I'livii wjtb all orders. All
i-nl.!^ i.v mail ur dispatch
limiiiplly Htfnded U*.

Thomas Collins,

llliiMditle. Moss.
Mnntlon the Florist*' li^xchanre when wrltloK.

BOSTON FERNS

Fine potrgrown plants, ready for 8 and 10 Inch pots,
75 cts. and *1 00 each.

Excellent bencli-grown planta, ready for 5, 6, and
7 Inch pots, 40 cts., 50 eta. and 60 cts each.

Now is the time to order and pot up.

A. J. BALDWIN, Newark, Ohio.

Mention the Floi Ists' Exchange when writing.

llsparagDS SpieDgeii

(Very fine), 2;i inch pots, per doz., 50c.;
per 1(1(1, $3.00; per lOdO, $25(0.

SEAWANHAKi GREENHOUSES, "n^T?"^'

J. C. CLARK, SUPT.
Mention the Florlsta' Eichange when writing.

Dracana Indivisa

From Field, Nice Stock,
from $6.00 to $25.00 per 100.

VICK & HILL CO., Rochester, N. Y.

Menllon the Piorleta' E)xohange when writing.

Dracsena Indivisa

Extra tine pot-grown plants, 5-inch pots,

$3.00 per doz. ; $20.00 per 100.
4-infh pots, $1.80 per doz. ; $12.00 por 100.

COLORING RROS., Slingerlands,N.Y.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

LACE FERN

(POLYSTICHUM PROLIFERUM.)

One of the best Ferns for florists either
for retailing or for tiutting, as the fronds
are long keepers. A strong grower and
can be planted under benches and In
places wh(jre other plants will not thrive.
Strong plants, 3 inch pots,

$1.00 per doz. ; $6.00 per 100.
50 at 100 ratt^s. Stock limited.

ELLIS BROS., Keene.N.H.

Uentlon Ui« FlorlaU' Bxchonx* when wrltlns.

TRY SOMETHING NEW

In Votir ^nrinter Flowering: Plants.

ERICAS

All pot grown, set with bud, handled ns eaay aa an Azalea
with aiinllnr treatment. Caah pricen tor October delivery.

Erica nielnntiicva. 4 Inch 120.00 per 100; »ISO.OO per lOiX). 7 Inch....'..,........ «9.6o per doz.

** Peraolula alba, 4 Inch 18.UU •• 150.10 '• 6 " 6.00 "

" " roBea, 4 Inch 18.00 •• 15000 " H " 6.00 "

" Regel'inlnanH, 4 Inch $1800 per 100: $1.10.00 per lOOO.

l.upreHHiana. 4 Inch i8(XI " 150.00 *•

'* Wiliiioi-eana, 6 Inch |6,(]o per doz.

Larger sizes and other VRrletles at reasonahle prices.

H. D. DARLINGTON, Flushing, Long Island, NEW YORK.

Mention the FlorlstB' Exchange when writing

COCOS NUCIFERA

Fine large plants, 25 to 40c. each.
NEPHROLKPIS EXALTATA BOSTON-
IKNMS, fleUl-Krown, ready for 3-inch pots,
WIO 00 per 1000.
Orchids, TlllandHla. /analaH. CrlnuniB.
AgaveH, Caniias, Caladlutns, Cacti,
Aiianas, Kuf^eiilsH,
And many other tropical trees and plants.

SOAR BROS .Little River, Florida.

Mention thw Flnrlwta' Kx^hangp when writ In ir

leplirolepis liMi klonisusis

The handsomest decorative plant in
cultivation, $5.00 a 100; $40.00 a 1000.

Mine is tlie Genuine 8tock.

FRED. G.BECKER, Cambridge, Mass.

1730 CAMBRIDGE ST.
Mention th« Florlitj' Hiobaniro wh»n wrItlBg.

FERNS. FERNS.

This year we have a flno lot, all in the best
possible shape, a good variety and nice, bushy
stock, 2J.4 in. pots. $3,60 per 100; $;i0.00 per 10(0;
packed lu pots, 60 cts. per 100 extra, express
paid to New York.

H. WESTON SBRO., Hempstead, LI., N.Y.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

Erica Wilmoreana

5 inch pots, flne bushy plants, $-4.00
perdoz. 4 inch pots, $2.00 per doz.

CARNATIONS ALL SOLD.

CHAS. LENKER, Freeport, L.I.,N.Y.

Mention the Florlata' EJachange when writing

Strong 2 inch stuff, ready for
a shift, $10.00 per hundred.

i. A. PETERSON, 105 E. 4th St.,

CINCINNATI, OHIO.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

PRIMROSES mo FERNS

We have a surplus of 150 Chinese Primroses,
larg:e plants, out of 3 inch pots, from Dreer'a
seed, at $4.00 per 100, and I5() mixed Ferns, best
kinds for ferneriea, out of 214 inch pots, at
$3.C0 per 100.

CASH WITH ORDER.

M. E. & R. HOEKER, Mt. Joy, Pa-
Men UontlieFIorMstV^EichaTie^

From open ground, flne stuff, ready for 6, 7
and 8-inch pois, at 10, ]5 and 'ZKc each.
Cmi AV flne 2>inch stock, $1.35 per 100;
dlHILAA $1(1.00 per 1000.

J, B. HEISS, lYr^iil'^? Dayton, Ohio.

Cash with order.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange wh^n -writing.

FICUS EUSTICA

(RUBBER PLANTS)

2 feet high, C inch pots,
$5.00 per d-czen..

CHAS. IFFINGER, Evereraen, L I., N. Y.

Mention the FlorlBti' Exch*ng« wh*m writing.

15.000 LATANIA BORBONICA

Fine plants of exceptionable value, viz:

100 1000

2 characterized leaves, 13 to IB in. $16.00 $126.00
2 to3 ** " 4 in. pots,

15tol8in 20.00 160.00

4 to 5 characterized leaves, 5 In.

pots, 18 to 20 in 26.00

6 to (> cbaracterized leaves, 5 to 6

in. pots, 18 to2IMn... 40.03

CALADIV9IS, fancy sorts,

named, large dry bulbs 10,00

BIOTA AUREA NANA.

The finest of all the Biotas, hardy North, Is
also used for decorative purposes where it le
too cold and exposed for palms. Plants from
open ground with balls of earth.

100 1000

12 to 16 Inches $12.00 $100.00

16to 18 " 2000

24 to 30 " 40.00

EVERBEARING PEACH.

A desirable varioly, fruit ripens for three
months, budded trees. 3 to 5 feet, $10.00 per 100

OVEK ONE ACKE OF GLASS...

350 ACRES IN NUKSEItV STOCK.
^^Send lor Trade List and Descriptive Catalogue.

P. J. BERCKMANS CO.,

Fruitland Nurseries, - - Augusta, Ga.

Mention th. Florlatx' Ezch&nv* wb«n wrltlnjc

PALM PLANTS.

IjataniaH, 4-in. pots, 18 in.

higb, 4 HUd 5 leav«;s. I^'.OO per
doz.; $15.00 per l(iO. 6 In poi8, 2^ U> 2'J In. !iii,'h, tUeaves,
16.00 per doz ; t-I5,00 per 100. 3 ft. In lirlKlil miil Ulani-
eter, 12.00 per plant, r^i.m [ter doi. V-^^ u, l ft In height
anU diameter, J^.Ou per plant. Aicra l^ii tt'Hcens, 4-
in. poi8, i!2 In. high, a and 3 plantM to put, fl.OU per doz.
(i-lD. potB, i6 lo i'\ in. hlKh, ^ and 3 planle to pot, $12.00
per doz. 9, 10 and 11 in. pots, 2 and ;i plants to pot. with
Bldeahootfl, 5 to6!.fe It. high, $.>.00. *7.5U and $12.50 per
plant. KcntinH, In several sizes, prices on appli-
cation. I'nndanuH Veitcliii, 6in. pot.8, nicely varie-
Kated, ji.oo per plant. 1 in. pots, nicely variegated,
$1.50 per plant.

J. ^V. COI^FI^ESH,

53d and Woodlawn Av*'., Pblla., I»a.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

ARAUCARIA EXCELSA

SM inch pots, 6 inch high, 3 tiers, $16.00 per 100

ARAVCARIA BIDfVILL,!.

4 inch pots, 13 inches hljih, 2 and 3 tiers,

$26.00 per 100.

3 inch pots, 2 liors, $15.00 per 100.

DRAC^XSMA INDIVISA.

4 inch pots, 3 feet hi,!h, $7.50 per 100.

ARALIA SIEBOI.DI.

5 inch pots, 2 feet high. $35.00 per 100.

GREVII.I.EA ROBITSTA.

2 inch pots, 6 inches high, $3.00 per 100.

F. LUDEMANN,

Pacific Nursery, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

LATANIA BORBONICA

4 Inch pots $2.50 per doz; $20.00 per 100.

5 '• 4.75 •• 35.00

6 " 9.10 " TO.OO

7 " 1.25each andfinespeclmen

plants from $6 00 and upwards.

Areca LateucenH, flne plants from $5.00 upwards.
Kentia Iteliiioicana and ForMlerlann—

4 in. pots. $35 00 per Ml ; S In. pots, $50 to »75 per 100 ;
6 Id. pots, $1.00 10 $l.*.i5 each. 1 In. pots, 11.75 to
$2 00 each ; larger plants, well grown, from $2.50 and
upwards.

PlKL-iiix rcclinatn, 4 In. pots, 25c. each, $20 per 100;

5 In, pote. 4Uc. each. <^35.0U per 100; C in. pote,60c. each,
$55.00 per lOn ; 7 In. pot\ $1.25 each.

Phd'nix t'uiinrienHiH, Kupicola and Recti-
uata. flne specimen plants, fiom $3.00 to 15 00 each.

Cocos Weddeiiann, from 2 in. pots, $1.50 per doz.

CCDIIC ^li^e assortment, S;^ In. pots, $3.00perlOO;

rcnnO 3 in. pots. $ti.00 per 100.

Neplirolepis Compacia Nana—
3 fn. pots, $8.00 per iOO.

ASPARAGUS rfi'TJr^sJ: ^icV""'*""^"""-'

CUII AY ' 1"- P<^ts, $1.50 per lOO;

OnilLnA 3 In. pots, $2.50 per ICO.

JOHN BADER, Troy III, Allegheny, Pa.

L. B. TELEPHONE 872.
Mention the Florists' Ezcbanse when writing.

1000

Thb F=lorists* Exchttnge.

POUNDED IN 1888.

Exclusivaly a Trade Paper.

Bnt4rtd at Nvw York Pott Office as Second OlaeiMatter
Published EVERY SATURDAY by

A, T, DEIiMAREPTGJIIDPUB, CO, LTD.,

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SUBSCRIPTION*

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ADVERTISEMENTS!

Copy must reach this oflSce not later than
Thursday In order to secure insertion in issue
of the following Saturday.

Bate, :8>1.00 per Inoli. Special positions
extia. Discounts on oontraote of one month
or longer.

Orders from unknown parties must be accom-
panied by cash or satisfactory references.

Correspondents.

The following staff of writers are regu-
lar contributors to tlie columns of the
Florists' Exchange.

Any items of news, subscriptions, or adver-
tisements handed to these gentlemen will at
once be forwarded to this office and receive
full attention.

DAVin RnsT. Hcrticulturai Hall, Sta. A., Phiia.
Edqar Sanders.. .1(139 Belmont Ave., Chicago.

F. J. Norton, Hotel Berkeley, Boston, Mass.
a. W. Oliver... Botanic Gardens, Wash , D. C.
E.A.Seidewitz.SB W.LoxingtonSt., Ballim're.
C. C. Sanders, 50110 Delmar Ave., St. Louis, Mo.
E. C. iiEiNEMAN, 305 Lowry St., Allegheuy, Pa.

G. A. TiLTON, 85 Woodland Ave., Cleveland, O.
G.A.RACKBAM,880VanDykeA., Detroit, Mich.
Danl. B. Lono Buffalo, N. Y.

E. G. GiLLETT 113 E. 3d St., Cincinnati O.

S. D. Dtsinoer, 459 St. Anthony Ave., St. Paul.

C. C. PoLLWORTH Milwaukee, Wis.

A. M. Kennie, 5 Exc. PI Providence, R.l.

J. F. Coombs Hartford, Conn.

John G. Esler Saddle River, N.J.

C. P. WOODRDFF, Post-Express Building,

Rochester, N. Y.

F. L. Bills Davenport, Iowa.

Sahdel Mdhray Kansas City, Mo.

J.N. KiDD St. Joseph, Mo.

Wm. Clark Colorado Springs, Colo.

John Nelson Oshkosh, Wis.

H. PAPW0RTH...Palm Villa, New Orleans, La.

W. F. Gale Springfield, Mass. "

Geo. Thompson, Jr., 281 W. Jefferson St.,

Louisville. Ky,

G. F. Crabb Grand Rapids, Micb.

E. 1. Mepsted 76 Jane St., Ottawa, Ont.

Fred Manton Eglinton (Toronto), Can.

Thos Bennett, 13 Brandon A., Montreal, Que.
Henry Kruokeberg Los Angeles, Cal.

Contents.

Amono the Maqazines 998

AQOATICS 998

Belgian Hohticultdre .... 1003

Bowling 997

Briefs for Bdsy Flohisis • . . .995

Cataloqces Received 989

Changes in Business 997

CHRYoANTHEMnMSociETV Of America . 1001
Firms Who Are Bdildinq .... 1001

Flower Show Dates ICOl

Flower Show Preparations . . . 1000

Frost, A Killing 1001

HiSTS and Helps 995

Eeap Street Greenhodses, Bbuoklvn. 993

MiNEOLA (N. Y.) Fair 99ii

New J KiiSEY Floricdltoral Society . 99d

Notes By The Way liiU

Nozzle, Cyclone, Patented . . .998

NuRfeERY Department 99ii

Personals 1008

Plants and Flowers 907

QDE6TION Bo.x 996

Robes from Seed, Raising . . , . 9(H
Sander's Nursery AT Bruges (lllus.) . 11)02

Seed Trade Report 989

S. A F., Preparing for .... 1001

Soils, Concerning lOOO

Sweet Pea, The 1000

Trade Notes:

Buffalo, Hartford, Conn., Newport,
PbiladeiphiH, Toronto .... 1004

Chicago, Cincinnati, Pittsburg, Roch-
ester 1016

Boston, Denver, Grand Rapids, New
York . 1008

St. Louis 1009

Flower Show Preparations.

If not ahcady begun it is none too
early to institute preliminary arrange-
ments, looking toward the success of the
annual Hower show, and first of all take
in hand the matter of publicity. Get all
the publicity you can; get it how you
can, but get it. Various methods have
many times before been suggested as to
how best to obtain the greatest amount
of advertising at lowest cost; among
these attentions to the daily newspaper
folks (kind remembrances at the begin-
ning of the chrysanthemum season are
much appreciated); the securing of pub-
licity through the school children,
through factory operatives, the medium
of retail stores, and such like; in fact, it
would not be out of jilace to invoke the
aid (if tlie pulpit.

I'he jieople are e.Kperiencing a wave of
prosperity just now, and there is every
reason to believe that flower show pro-
moters will reap their full share of the
result of the good times this year. They
would therefore do well to make provi-
sion for something that will take the
public eye; "get out of the ruts" as
much as possible; go in for a little orig-
inality. ]3reak up the "still life" as far
as practicable and compatible with the
object in A-iew.

Tliere is iiiie feature that seems to con-
duce to the prosperit.y of some exhibi-
tions, and that is the jiatroness. We be-
lieve she is a " good thing " in her right-
ful place. Secure as many patronesses
as can be gotten hold of; have them of
the proper kind, and give each and every
one of them some duty to perform. They
will thereby take a deeper interest in
your exhibition. .Vppoint them as judges
on the classes where purely technical skill
is not the sine qua nou. As, for instance,
allow them to judge the bouipiets, the
bunches, the table and mantel decora-
tions, and those exhibits arranged for
general effect. We believe ladies possess
suflicieut skill and artistic taste to render
satisfactory decisions in all these mat-
ters, for the leason that they are accus-
tomed to inspecting the best that is pro-
duced and created along these various
lines.

lu order to secure the largest possible
number of exhibitors, make known the
nfimes of your i'cspi.Tti\ e judges. An ex-
hibitor has a greater inducement to put
up a display when he knows beforehand
that it will be judged by a competent
and capable man. Choose the judge on
account of his fitness for the position,
and not as a compliment to the man.

These are some of the important fac-
tors in connection with the preliminaries
associated with a flower show; but the
greatest and most important of all is

PUBLICITY.

Preparing: for tlie S. A. F.

The Board of Trustees of the New York
Florists' Club have already been discuss-
ing ways and means looking to theforth-
coming convention of the .S. A. 1". in
I'.iOO, in the Metropolis; and they will
have something to report at the club
meeting on IMonday evening next, Octo-
ber 9. I'l-obably the most Important
matter requiring consideration at the
present time, Is the holding of an exhibi-
tion in conjunction with the usual
,S. A. F. trade exhibit. This is something
in which everybody in the trade in New
York and vicinity Is, or should be, inter-
ested, and it Is to be hoped that a large
attendance will be present Monday even-
ing, when the matter can be fully gone
into.

The holding of such an exhibition, as is
proposed, is not a new thing, nor are its
benettclal results unknown! Those pres-
ent there will still remember the vei-y
successful show in Cleveland in asso-
ciation with the trade exhibit. New
York has had no flower show, of any
great dimensions. In some years; and
although the same public enthusiasm
may not attend such an exhibition as
the Westei-n city was favored with, it
would seem as if the times were ripe, and
the venture worth essaying. That a
good show can be given goes without
saying; whether it will be given and be
supported by the trade and private gar-
deners around New York, as well as else-
where, is the question; and It Is that
question the club will endeavor to solve
Monday evening. Be present and bring
along an opinion on the subject.

The Sweet Pea.

The interesting discussion In these col-
umns concerning the vitality of sweet
pea seed has, we think, shown couclu-
sively that no fears need be entertained
regarding either the germinating quali-
ties of the seed or its capability to pro-
duce strong and vigorous vines, with, as
a natural sequence, an abundance of
good flowers. The evidence adduced by
practical men is decidedly In favor of
that deduction. Even in the trying sea-
son just past, the sweet pea has acted
nobly in the majority of the Instam es
cited by our correspondents ; and, we
think, the inference may be fairly drawn,
that it will give a better account of itself
when the conditions aie more favorable
than they have been this year.

We cannot too strongly I'onileinn the
uiifiesirabilltj' of instituting a general
calamity howl regariling tlie jiroperties
of any floral subject, based on one or
two isolated cases, which may be the re-
sult of untoward circumstances not fully
inquired into or understood. Such is apt
to do untold harm, and that needlessly.
It is fortunate that the present "scare"
has Ijeen counteracted at its inception,
although, judging from the publicity
given the adverse commeutaries, tliey
cannot have failed in d(jing a greater or
less injustice to the sweet pea, which is
to be regretted.

We believe all fair-minded persons will
agree with us, after reading the various
communications that have appeared In
our columns, that, treated intelligently,
according to its requirements, the sweet
Ijea, no matter the locality whence the
seed is obtained, is still " all right."

Concerning: Soils.

At a recent meeting of the Pennsyl-
vania Horticultural Society, Dr. Persifor
Frazer cited the following facts regard-
ing water which are jtarticularly inter-
esting as demonstrating the Important
part played by water in the nutrition of
plants. Quoting from Wylle's Principles
and Practice of Agricultural Analysis.
Chemical Pub. Co., Easton, Pa., 18U4, he
said; "The term soil, in its broadest sense,
is used to designate that portion of the
surface of the earth which has resulted
from the disintegration of rocks and the
decay of plants and animals, and which
Is suited, under proper conditions of
moisture and temperature, to the growth
of plants. It consists, thei-ctcirc, cliiefly
of mineral substances, together with
some products of organic lite, and of cer-
tain living organisms, whose activity
may influence vegetable growth either
favorably or otherwise. The soil holds
various quantities of gaseous matter and
of water, which are important factors in
its functions." Yet it is possible to make
plants grow without the Intervention of
any soil in the sense of the last definition
(Storer, "Agriculture in Some of its Re-
lations with Ciieuiistry"), for not only
does the mistletoe grow in the air, but
hyacinths, cuttings of rose bushes, trade-
scantia, and Indian corn, or almost any
of the ordinary grains, may be made to
grow and bear seed In glasses of water,
provided the latter contains same ash-
produciug material and some nitrates,
wliich are ordinarily derived from the
soil. However small the amount, some
potash, lime, magnesia, iron, plins|iliorIc,
sulphui-Ic and nitric acid (or, in (he pl.ice
of the last, ammonia) must be pre.siMit in
order to develop the plants of the higher
ordeis (id. 1).

Soil i.s necessary as a prop for the plant
in nature, as well as a sponge from which
to extract the food which isto sustain it;
and, for certain plants, such as tubers,
the light, easily-displaced covering of
pure silica sand, when once well manured,
produces more perfectly formed plants
than the less yielding natural mould.

The passage of water and Its saline
constituents through a plant, and the
evaporation of theforiuer(or, more prop-
erly, its exhalation, since the process Is
connected with the life of the plant and
may take place, unlike ordinary evapora-
tion, when the surrounding atmosphere
is saturated with moisture), results in an
enormous circulation, estimated bv Wat-
son at 30 hogsheads of water on everv
acre of grass-land per day. About :iob
parts, by weight, of water pass through
a plant to one part fixed and assimilated
In its tissues.

Quoting also from a lecture delivered
before the Lowell Institute, lioston, De-
cember 5, 1889, by Dr. Thomas M.

Drown, then Professor of Analytical
Chemistry In the Massachusetts Institute
of Technology, now President of Lehigh
University, Pennsylvania, on "The Analy-
sis of Water, Chemical, Microscopical and
Bacteriological"), In speaking of the bac-
teria found in the sanitary analysis of
potable waters, he said:

" The function of the green plant is to
make organic material out of the inor-
ganic. Trees, grass and vegetables live
entirely on the carbonic acid of the ail*
and the water and mineral matters in
the soil. Animals cannot do this, but re-
quire either vegetable or animal food.
In utilizing this food, the animals do not
reconvert it all into mineral matter
again. The nitrogen in the proteid, or
albuminoid matter which they consume,
is not excreted in the oxidized form of ni-
trates, but as urea, a compound related
to ammonia. Then the bacteria steji in,
find food for their support In the waste
which has no more value for animal life,
and complete Its conversion Into mineral
matter that it may again serve as food
for plants." • * »

"The numbers of bacteria in natural
waters vary greatly. A water taken
directly from the ground, at a depth of
six feet or more, should contain none. In
good pond waters may be found any-
where from a. few score to a few hundred.
Ill polluted streams they may run up
well into the tlicuisands of hundred thou-
sands, and in sewage they can be some-
times counted in the millions. • • ♦ Or-
ganic matter Is composed of carbon,
hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen; at
least, for our purpose it will suffice If we
so consider it. It is only the nitrogenous
organic matters which undergo those
kind of changes which we Include under
putrefaction, and which we regard of im-
portance from a sanitary st:iiidpoint.
Familiar examples are milk and meat,
which, when exposed to the air, become
offensive, but starch and sugar (which
contain no nitrogen) do not. » * *

" The nitrogen which we find on analy-
sis from nndecomposed animal and vege-
table matter, say fresh albumen, we call
'organic nitrogen,' by which we mean
that the nitrogen is still In its original
combination before change or decay has
set in. * * • Leaving out of considera-
tion that present In rain water, we may
say that ammonia In water Is distinctlj'
characteristic of the first stage of the de-
composition of organic matter. » * • I
have thus far used the term ' organic ni-
trogen,' as expressing precisely the Idea
which 1 wish to convey, but on the tables
of analyses (1) before you, you will not
find this expression, but in place of it
another, which I have not hitherto men-
tioned, namely, 'albuminoid ammonia.'
It is an unfortunate fact that our meth-
ods of determining organic nitrogen have
been, until recently, very tedious and
difficult, and not always reliable, so that
chemists have resorted to another pro-
cess, which gives only a part of the or-
ganic nitrogen in the form of ammonia.
That Is called albuminoid ammonia, be-
cause albumen, when subjected to this
process, gives up its nitrogen as am-
monia. » ♦ •

" From our point of view the state of
change is the visible stage of evolution
on tlie earth. * * * From analyses of
water, such as I have described, what
have we learned? First, by means of the
micro.scope, the kind of life existing In the
water, from which we draw conclusions
as to the kind and quality of the food
which supports this life. ,Second, by
means of tlie gelatine plate cultures, the
numberof the bacteria in the water, from
which we draw conclusions as to the
amount and kind of decay going on.
Tliird, the chemical examination reveals
to us directly the amount of organic
matter and the conditions in which it
exists. These widelj' different metliods
are merely different points of view. It is
one andthesainething throughout which
engages our attention; naiuely, the life
processes which are going on in the
water, for decay Is but the manifestation
of another form of life.

" If it is asked why our study is cen-
tered here, the answer is simply, that ex-
perience has taught us that it is the
organic matter which is the cause or
accompaniment of disease; it is in the
decomjiosltlon of this organic matter,
somewhere in the changes that it under-
goes In the jirocess of decay, that danger
lurks. This is the chemicai expression of
the causation of disease. The biological
expression takes another form; namely,
that the bacteria which cause changes in
the organic matter cause also disease.
The two expressions do not contradict L
each other, but go hand in hand. The
specific action of the bacteria will be
more full.y discussed; let the chemical
Idea suffice for this; namely, that the
state of change is the state of danger."

October 7, 1899.

The F=!i-ORiSTS' Exghhnge.

1001

An Early Killing: Frost.

From all parts of the country come the
reports of ii severe frost Suiulay iiight
last, which has completely killed all out-
door stocli. As a couse(iueuce flowers,
generally, liave been scarce; in several
instances hard to obtain. It is many
years since a killing frost has come thus
early in the season. Its severity will be
better understood when we state that in
one case, that has come to our notice,
palms in an unhealed greenhouse were
nipped.

In Flatbush, Monday morning, the
thermometer registered 28degrees; Tues-
day morning :!() degrees— just enough
frost to cut cannas, coleus, dahlias and
all soft plants down. At Woodside, L. I.,
the same amount of frost was legistered,
and outdoor flowers are ended. At Tar-
rytown, N. Y., S degrees of frost were
registered Monday morning, putting a
complete finish to the Autumn flowers.

While the appearance of a killing frost
at this time was unexpected, we have
heard of no instance where growers have
been caught napping with regard to ten-
der stock that ought to have been housed
or protected.

Flower Show Dates.

[SecretarieB will oblige by forwarding dates
ot exhibitions not included in ttie undernoted
list.]

Brockton, Mass., November 1-3.— Garden-
ers and Florists' Club. Walter E. Baker, secre-
tary.

Madison, N. .7., November 7-8, — Morris
County Gardeners and Florists' Club. C. A.
Atkins, secretary.

Boston, November 7-10. — Masaachusetts
Horticultural Society, Robert ManniDg, secre-
tary.

Chigaqo, November 7-11. ~ Horticultural
Society. W. N. Kudd, assistant secretary,
Koom, 202, 186 Dearborn street.

Philadelphia, Pa., November 7-11.— Penn-
sylvania Horticultural Society. David Rust,
secretary. Horticultural Hall.

Worcester, Mass., November 8-9.— Wor-
cester County Horticultural Society. Adin A.
Hlxon, IB Front street, secretary.

PouQHKEEPSiK, N. Y,, November 8 10.—
Dutchess County Horticultural Society. Wal-
lace G. Gomersall, FIsbkill-on-Hudson, N. Y.,
secretary.

Providence, R. I., November 9-10.— Rhode
Island Horticultural Society. C. W. Smith, 61
Westminster street, secretary.

Syhacosk, N. Y., about November 10.— Onon-
daga Horticultural Society.

Tarrytown, N. Y., November 10-11.— Tarry-
town Horticultural Society. Jas. T. Scott,
recording secretary.

Newport, R. I., November 14-16.— Newport
Horticultural Society. Alex. MacLellan,
Ruggles avenue, recording secretary.

St. Louis, November 14-18. — St. Louis Flor-
ists' Club. Emile Schray, secretary, 4101
Pennsylvania avenue.

Orange, N. J., November 15.— New Jersey
Floricultural Society. J. B. Davis, secretary.

Waco, Tex., November 16-17.— Texas State
Floral Society. Mrs. M. B. Davis, recording
secretary.

Wilmington, N. C— November 16 and 17.
Win Keh'der in charge of flower display.

Chrysanthemum Society of America.

Till' conimiltees judging seedling clii^'-
saiitheiiiunis \N'ill lieiu .session tlctober 7.
14, 121, -JK. and Ncivemlier 1, 11, 18 aud
2i^. Exhiliilnrs should make their entries
(tor which a fee of $-! is charged for each
variety entered) to the secretary not
later tlinn Tuesday of the week they are
to be shown. All exhibits forwarded to
the following addresses (express charges
prepaid) will receive careful considera-
tion;

liosToN, Mass. — A. H. Fewkes, Horti-
cultural Hall, Tremout street.

New York, N. Y. — E. Dailledouze, care
New York Cut Flower Co., 119 W'est 23d
street.

Philadelphia, Pa. — A. B. Cartledge,
1.51-4 Chestnut street.

Cincinnati. O. — K. Witterstaetter, care
Cincinnati (Mit FlowerCo., corner Fourth
and Walnut street.

Chicago, III. — G. W. .lohnson, care Illi-
nois Cut Flower Co., ."jl Wabash avenne.
Elmeu D. Smith, See'y.

Firms Who Are Building.

Maucjuette, Mich. — Dr. A. M. Y'ork is
doubling the size of his plant.

RoCKTON, III.— It. Gammon is building
an addition to his greenhouses.

Tyler, Tex. — .lames Whitten is com-
pleting a new greenhouse 40x20 feet.

Hillsdale, Mich. — It. J. .Shanks has
broken ground for his new greenhouse.

Toronto, Ont. — R. Mearns is building
another greenhouse for palms and ferns.

Brooklyn, N. Y. — A new greenhouse
.50x100 feet will be erected in Prospect
Park.

Cortland, N. Y'. — J. J. Arnold is re-
modeling his greenhouse on Cayuga
street.

Marion, O. — F. E. Blake hascompleted
a new greenhouse, 24x90 feet, for rose
growing.

New Canaan, Conn. — H. M. Woundy
has just added a new carnation house 21
xl2o feet.

Bay City, Mica. — Boehringer Bros, are
drawing material for another large
greenhouse.

Findlay, O. — The Swans, who recently
embarked in the business here, are build-
ing a mammoth greenhouse.

Mr.scATiNE, Ia.— Joe Kranz has l.uilt
two new greenhouses. Mr. Kranz owns
his own coal mine, and says he has enough
coal to last him a life tinie.

Ancjola, Ind. — Power8& Johnson have
commenced work on their new green-
houses. They reopened their store and
salesroom, Saturday, September IG.

SiNo Sing, N. Y.— L. Pilat added the
past Summer a new rose house. Hitch-
ings & Co. were the builders. A new
othce is also among the recent improve-
ments here.

ChaiMI'Aion, III. — Thomas Franks has
made considerable improvements on his
establishment the past Summer. Among
other things the office has been enlarged,
and glass doors and mirrors put in. A
space 28x30 feet Is to be turned into a
show bouse.

Buffalo, N. Y'.— C. D. Zimmerman has
built three new iron-frame greenhouses,
cypress lumber, all floor space Portland
cement, walks slightly raised. He is also
building a store and greenhouse corner
Chippewa and Franklin streets, and is
opening a large lot for the display and
sale of nursery stock.

Elizabeth, N.J. — K. E. Juul is build-
ing another greenhouse, 100x18 feet.
Mr. Juul has opened a branch store at
27 Broadway.

E. P. Beebe has just completed repairs
on his greenhouses, the work being ren-
dered necessary by the damage resulting
from a cyclone which struck the houses
on August 2. The rear corner and roof
coping of a three-story flat adjoining his
greenhouses were blown down on them,
breaking some 2,000 feet of glass.

.\dmiral Dewey has been made an
honorary memberof the American Dahlia
Society.

.\ permanent exposition building, in
New York C'ity is among the latest pro-
positions of the Merchants' .Association.
The projected structure would be fire-
proof, covering eight city blocks, and
costing some $25,000,000.

Index of Advertisers.

Buffalo's First Violets.

Editor Florists' Exchange.

In your last issue, under the Buffalo
items, we notice that W. F. Kasting re-
ceived his first violets from .1. W. Feeter.
Highland, Sepemlter 21. We would like
to state that we shipped W. F. Kasting
on Monda.y, SeptiMiilier is. 200 violets,
and have been iiicking daii.v since.

v.. (i. Velie & Son.

Marlborough, N. Y'.

Abendroth Bros 1018

AchelisO S92

AkehuretChaB &S0D 995

Allen OH 988

AUen JK 1010-11

Alleu WS 1010

Am Gaidening..986-lU12
Am JadooOo....lOC9-14

Am Rose Oo 996

AmlingC E. - 101-2

Arthur Mrs E E 997

Ascbmaun Q 1007-1 »

Badei- J 999

Baker W J 1010

BaldwlnAJ 999

BallCD 999

BallerFA 998

Basaett & WashbumlnlS

BatsonS 999

Bayersdorter H 4 ColOOO

Beaulieu H 988

Becker Fred O 999

BeckertWO 1020

BelcherAT 997

BerckmansP JOo.. 999
BergerH H&Oo.... 988

BerningHa 1013

Black Cbas 992-94

Blanc A 4 Oo 1020

Blauvelt & OnttmanlOlO
Bobblnk h Atkins... 1020

Bock W A 990

Bool Floral Oo 994

Boston Letter Oo I0I6

Brinton W P, mi

Brown A L 1007

Brown P 1006

BryfogleWO 994

Bunyard H A 1013

BurdettFH 988

Burpee W A&Oo... 988

BUBBlnB O 998

ByerBros lOOB

Oarmody J D 1017

Carter A R & Co 1009

CavauauKb MrsM.. 997
Oetrey Letter Co .... 1016

Obicago Honse

WrecklnnCo 1014

Obinnick W J 993

Oleary h Oo 1020

Olucas&BoddlngtoD

Oo 985

Oolfl'sh J W 999

Cohlns T 999

Oonaid & Jones Oo .. 993

OonnellB 996

Cottage Gardens . . . 985

Cowen's N Sons 1017

CoxC W loo;

Ooi SeedOo 988

Orabbft Hunter 997

Oralg Robt s Son ... 998

Orane 8 992

Or.^wford M 988

Ounningbam J. H . .1007
OutFlowerExcbangelOlD
Darlington H D.. .995-99

Daw J S 1013

Day tc n Paper Nov OolOl 5

Dean Boiler Oo 1018

Deutscbe Gartner

Zeitung 1016

DietBch A & Co.. 1014-17

Dillon J L 994-98

Dlngee h OonardOo. 992
Doirner F & Sons Oo. 994

Dorval V8 997

Dreer Hy A.. ..991-1017

Damont & Oo lOlo

Dysinger M 4 S 1006

Edwards & Docker.. 1016

EbretF 1010

Elchbolz H 997-1007

Eleele 0 lOiO

Elsele JO 999

Elizabeth NuraeryOo 987

Elliott Wm4 Sons 986

EUlott W H 1013

Ellis Bob ... 999

Ellis & Pollworth...IiJir,
Ellwanger 4 Barry.. 992
EmmaUB Oeo U.. .1007

E; gle W J 1016

Esler JQ4 A 1016

Evenden Bros 995

FauBtHQ 4 Oo 1006

F & F Nurseries . . . 993
Florist Hail Ass'n. . . 1015

Foster LH 99 ■

Fryer E 1006

Furrow Bros 10'.'6

Qarland O M 1017

Qeiger Q R 994

Qeller 8 1016

mbbonsH W 1014

aiblln40o 989

QoldringBros 999

Good 4 Reese Oo 998

Goodell L W 1006

Gorton4Lldgerwood

Oo 1017

Greene 4 UnderbUllOU?

GunlherW H 1010

Harris O A 4 Co. . . . 1006

HartM A 1010

Heiul J 992

UeisB J B 999

Heller 4 Co 988

Henderson P 4 Co.. 993

UenneckeC Co lolo

Uerendeen Mfg Co. .1017

Herr AM 9941006

Herrmann A 1020

Herron D B 994

HfSBer W J 999

Hews A H 4 Co 1016

Hicks 4 Orawbuck..lolu

HilfingerBros 1015

Hill EG & Co 1013

Hippard E 1018

Hitcbings 4 Oo 1020

Holland Geo N 1015

Holton 4 UunkelOoI013
Hopper M E & B ... 999

HoranEO 1010

Hort'l Advertiser... 1016
H.semender OK. ..1014
Hoyt's 8 Sons Co.. . 993
Hubbard TSCo.... 992
HugboB George J . . .1007
HubieboBchBrOB.... 9S8

HuntO 996

IffingerO 999

ludian Gardening.. 1016
Intemat'l Heater Oolul4
Invalid AppIianceOol' 16

Jackson EB 997

Jaeksou J H 1018

Jackson 4PerklnBOo 988

-993
Jacobs 8 4 Sons.... 1018

James F 992

Jenkins Nursery.... 992

JennlnesEB loce

Jobes WB 996

Johnson 4 8tokes... 986

JonesHT 998

Joo8t«nOH 986

Kasting WmF 1013

Kay W H 1018

KelseyHP 1013

Kennicott Bros Oo. . 1013

Knarper A 1006

KrausM E. 1016

Kuebn OA 1(13

Lager 4 Hurrell 999

LangjahrAH . ...1010

Lang J ...1010

Lappe J 1006

Lawrance Mrs T.. ..lOi 6

Lenker 0 999

LimprecbtSJ 1013

LittlefleldHF 995

LittlefteldS S94

Lockland LumberOolO'J9

-1014

LongDB 10(9

Lord 4 Bnmbam ColOI9

Ludemann P 999

MaderP 1(07

Mallon A Jr 99t

McCarthy N F 4 Oo. 996
-1(10-20

McFaddenEO 996

McKellar 4 Winter.

eon 1010-12

McManus J 1010

MolHsner Mrs I' B..l*'06

Menand L 994

MerkelO & Son 996

Meyer JO 400 1016

Michel P 4 BOo.... 988

MicboU HF 988

MillangF 1010

Mlller(»L 999

Model PlantStakeCo 994
Mouiuger JobnO Colol7

MoonSO 992

Moore W J 1010

Moore,Hentz&Na8hl013

Morns Floral Oo 1007

Moss G M 1010

Murphy Wm 996

Nao/.OG 1016

Nat'l i lorists' Board

of Trade 993

National PlantOo... 998
N y Cut FlowerOo..l010

Niessen L Iirl3

O'Brien T P 997

Ormsby E A 1017

Ouwerkerk P 992

Page Seed Co.. .997-10C9

Peacock WP 996

Peckbam 8 8 994

PennockSS 1010

Peterson J A 999

Pierce F OOo 1014

PierBonFBCo 986

Pineburst Nurseries 988
Pittsburg Cut Flower

Oo 1013

PitzonkaG 995-1006

Plant Seed Co 988

PuUen A 993

Quaker City Mach Col017

Rackham G A 995

RawBon WW4 0o.. 988

Reed 4 Keller 1015

Reeser 0 A Oo 998

ReidE 1013

Reinberg Bros.. 994-1013

Renard Jos 996

Ricbmcnd Stove Co. 1017
R(ckfieoker Cbas H. . 1012

Ripperger Geo 1014

R blnpon H M 4 Co 1013

BoedingG O 1014

BolkerA 4 Sons 986

BoB6 MfgOo .1014

Bupp J P 1007

Ruilun F A NOo... 999

Ryerson U.O 1016

Scarfl' WN , .. 993

Scbafer J 996

ScbillerJ L 988

Schmidt J O 997-1006

ScbmitzFW 0 988

ScbultbeisA 999

Scbuilz A 996

Scbwabe 0 0 1005

ScoIIay Jno A lnU

Sea Olitf Nursery.. 1007

Searles o F 1006

Seawanbaka GbB 999

Sbellroad G'b'se Oo. 988

Sheridan W F 1010

SiebertOT 994-1014

Skabcura Dip Co.. 1016

Skidelsky 8 8 999

Smltb N «Son 1007

Smilb W4T Co 998

Soar Bros 999

Soltau 0 4 Oo 1006-07

Hpy Hill Oonserva-

t:rieB 996

StahlbulH 1(07

Stearns A T Lum Ool017

SteffensE 1016

Steinboir H C 997

Stootboff H A 4 Co. .1004
Storrs 4 Harrison Oo 992

StuderN 1005

Stumpp 4 Walter Oo 986

Sluppe Wm 1007

autberland G A 1013

TaylorE J 994

Taylor F A 997

Teas E Y 992

Tbarp A J 995

Thouian J 1007

Tborburn J M 4 Oo. 986
Toba-^co Warehous-
ing 4 Trading Co. 1016

Torallnaon J 1013

TowellJos 994

Traendly 4 SchencklolO

Trowbridge BH 994

Van Home Griffon

4Co 1017

Vaugban's Seed

Store 986

Viok & Hill Oo 999

Vick'sSons J 9f6

VlncentRJr4Son... S-92
Vredenburg 4 0o... 992

Watson P 4 Oo 989

Watson T R 992

Weathered T WSons.lOn

Weber084Co 1014

Weber H 4 Sons 994

Weeber 4 Don 988

Welch Bros 1010

WenlBcb A 1006

WohtouH fi. Bro 999

Wbilldin Pottery Colol5
Wbitton 4 Sons.. .1007
Wietor Bros ...994-M3

WlttboldGeo 990

Wolf AQ4Bro 1017

Wood Bros 997

Wood EM 4 Oo 998

Yates D G 4 Oo 992

Young J 1010

Young T Jr... .1010-11
Young* Nugent... 101 8

Zenero4 Son 1007

Zimujor O 1007

ZirngiebelD 1006

Index of Advertisements.

PLANTS, SEEDS,
BULBS, fLOWKRS

Acacia 1U20

Acalypba 993-102

Achillea 997

Agaves 999

Ageramm W,

Akebia 987

Ailernanthera 10 6 o:

AlyBsum 997

Amaryllia 997

Amp^'lopsis. .. 987-10(i7

Ananas 999

acjuilegia 997

Araiiap 990

Ardisia 997-9'J

Araucaria-*. . 991-99-1' VO
Asparagus. 985-90-95-96

-9H7-98-99-1007-13-20

Aspidistras 102((

Asters 986-^9

Asllibe 997-1020

Auciiba 1005

Azaleas 986-88-91-92-

993-1020
Begonias.. 986-95-97-99-

10U7-20

Bigoonias 987-92

Biota 999

Bougainvilleas 1*>20

Brcwallia ...985-1007-20
Bulbs (not specifical-
ly named) ...986-88-98

-1012

Cacti 999

Caladiums 999

Cailas 086-88

Camellia 997

Cannas 985-99

Cares 1(06-07

OamationB..986-9('-9l-95

-996-97-98-1007-20

Caryopteris 987-97

Ceatrum 1020

Chrysanthemums . . 1006

Cigar Plant 1007

Olnerarias 980-1007

Clematis 987-92

Olivia 997

Coleus 1007

Coreopsis 997

Cosmos 989

Crinums 997-90

Crocus 9S6

Orotons 998

Oryptomerla 988

CupresBii s 98?

Out Flowers . .1010-11-12

-1 13
Oycas. ...990-1009-16-2"
Cyclamen ...986-88-1007

OyperuB 999-1006-07

Daffodils 988

Daisies.. 988-97-1005-06
Delphinium 997

Deulzia 987-96-1007

Ditlytra. 992

Digitalis 997

Dracienas. . . 990-94-96-97

-999-1 0J6-07-2O

Ede weis 1020

Eglantine 992

Ericas 999

Eugenias 999

Pualla 987-97

Euphorbia 1' 20

Ferns.. 99 -91-92-96-97-

998-99-1005-07-13-20

Feverfew 1007

F1CUB...99 -91-92-96-97-

999-1007-20

FreeBia 986

Fuchsiag 1007

Funkia. 997

Gaillardla 997

Galax 1009-12-13

Gardenia 997-10(5

Genista 996-1007

Geraniums. . .986-97-1006

1U06-07

Genm 997

Grasses 987-89

QreviUea.. .997-99-1 07

Heliotrope 997-1007

Herbaceous Plan's. 988

Hibiscus 997-1020

Hollyhocks .989-97-1006

Honeytuckles 987-92

Hyacinths. . .986-88-1020
Hydrangeas .. 987-92-93

-1007

Hypericum 987

Impatiens 1007

Iresines 10( 7

Iris 997

Ivy 987

Jasminum 987

Juslicia 999-1005

Lavender 997

Lilacs 987-1007

Lilloms ..983-86-88-1020

Lobolia 997-1007

Lychnis 997-1(06

Manettia 1007

Marantas 995-1(05

Matricaria 997

Matrimony Vine.. . 987
Metrosideros 102)

Mignonette ....

Mountain Fleece. .. 997
Mushroom Spawn 986-88

-1'20
Myosotis .988-97-1C07-20

N(D,^elias 102O

NarclBsus. .98f-86-e8-98-

1020

O.auge 1007

OrcbldB 997-99

PcBonias 987-92-97

Palms.. 986-88-40-91-92-

998-99. 10(Jf-O7 20
I'ansies 986-68-94-97

10U6-0(i-07

Peach Sped 992-1008

PelargoniumB999-1006.07

Peperomias 990

Petunias 1107

Phlox 987-97

PlnkB 1007

Primulas . .986-88-07.99-

1005-07-20

Privet 987-88-92

Rhododendrons. . . 986-88

992
RoBBB.. .986-87-93-97-98-

1006

Rudbeckia 987-97

Russella 985

Sedum 987

Seeds (not specifi-
cally named) 988

Selaglnella .997-99-1006-

07
Shrubs (not sped

fically named).. 987-92

Silene 988

Small Fruits 892-93

Smilai 987-88-94-99-1(07

-1009-13-20

Solanum 1007

Spirtea 987-92-96-96

Statice 997

Stocks 1007

Strobilantbcs 1007

Sw«t Peas 989

Sweet William . . 997-1006

Tarragon 10O7

Tillandsia 999

Trees 987-92-93-99

Tulips 986-88

VegPtables 988-89-92

Velvet Plant 1007

Verbenas... 989-97-1007

Viburnum 992

Vlncas 996-1005-07

Violets 996-96-97-101 6-07

-1020

Wislaiia 987

Ziniias 999

MISCELLANEOUS

Auctions 1010-20

Baskets 999-1009

B.ard of Trade 193

Boilers . . 089-96-1017-18
-l'il9-20

Books 986-88-10' 6-12

Boxes 988-1016-16

BusineSB Opportuni-
ties 996

Out Flowers, Whole-
sale and (lommis-
sion Dealers... 101 0-11
-1012-13
Fertilizers. . 990-1C09-12

FiorlBts' Letters 1016

Florists' Supplies . . . 10O9

1010-12-13-16-16-20
Flower Pots. Vases.

Tubs etc 996-1010-15-16
Fruit and Flower

Plates 992

Glass 1017-18

Glazing Points.. 1017-18
GreenhouseOon-

struction.... 1017-19-20
G'bouHS Indicator. .101 9
Greenhouse Liunber 996
-1017-18

Gutters 1017

Hail Insurance 1015

Hose 1016-18

InsecticideB . . lC04-16-2(i

Lead 1018

Mattica 1018

Metal Designs.. . . 1009-20

Mobs 999-1013

Newspapers 1016

Oil 1018

Peat 999

Pipes, Joints and

Valves 996-1017-18

Pumps 1018

Sale or Rent . . . . 996

Sash 1017-18-20

Stakes 4 Supports ..994-
1016-17

Stationery 996-1009

Tile 1018-20

Tools, Implements

etc.. 986-1016-17-18
Tying Material ..1009-15
Ventilators.. ..1017-18-19

Wants 996-1009

Wire Designs ...1010-12-
1013-16

usiness Paper
'usiness Men:
^'''Florists' Exchange

1002

Tme Florists' Exchange.

Sander's Nursery at Efruges.

It was a bold" invasion of tlic enemy's
country " when Mi-. F. Sander located
himself on the ontskirts of the quaint old
city of Bruges, and there decided to take
up the cultivation of certain specialties
tor which Belgium had long since been
famous. Heretofore the name of Sander
& Co. had been mainly associated with
orchids and new and rare plants, and the
prestige of their English house was world-
wide. It follows as a natural sequence
that the advent of this firm into other
branches of horticultural industry should
be quickly productive of large results,
and what has been accomplished at
Bruges, within the short space of five
years, is simply prodigious. But then,
"history repeats itself," and the same
genius of organization aud direction that
had brouglit tlie English house into the
front rank was not merely repeated here,
it surpassed itself.

Some local peculiarities of soil situa^
tion and climate in Belgium combine to
favor_ the growth of certain plants always
in large.demand, and they have been util-
ized accordingly, supplemented with the

orchids; and, taking them in the order
mentioned,

First arrest our attention, for we come
suddenly upon a field of them, six acres
in extent, 12.1,000 growing plants, the
surface of the ground almost a dead level,
aud the eye ranges over the entire area;
six acres of the richest verdure, the whole
field one uniform dee|) green. The plants
are neariug the end, growth is all but
completed and they are setting their
flower buds. Before these notes are iu
print these self-same jjlants will be distri-
Ijuted far and wide, for in answer to tlie
question. What will become of them all'.'
comes the announcement that 100, ooo
plants, such as are before us, reijreseiit
the firm's annual output, and as a mat-
ter of fact the actual stock on hand in
small azaleas numljers 300,000, as the
plants are not ready for sale until the
completion of theirthird season's growth
from the graft. This azalea field is a,
very model of simplicity and efficiency.
It is laid out in narrow beds like a Dutcii
bulb field, each bed about 5 feet wide,
with alleys between of just sufficient
walking width. Intersecting it longitu-
dinally the entire length of the field are
brick and concrete liuiltcanals; these are
kept filled with water by pumps, one of
which, a Chicago ierometer, apiiears in
the picture; but this is supplemented by

A Giant Bay Tree, at F. Sander A Co.'s Nurseries, Bruges, Belgium.

best culture. It is a walk of a few min-
utes only from the city to the nursery,
which is prominently situated, having a
long frontage to the road that leads from
Bruges to Ostend. The first impressions
are suggestive of immensity, but all
Speculative ideas in this direction fall
short of the actual extent and enormous
tolume of stock seen in the course of in-
spection. The salient features of the es-
liftblishment are azaleas, bays, palms and

a Worthington steam pump, pumping
water from thejmmeuse canals that sur-
round the ancient city. The plants are
planted out'ln' the latter part of the
month of April, the compost of the beds
being pure ,leaf mould, which is changed
annually. The firm's annual outlay iu
leaf mould alone, for this azalea field, is
$.5,000. Watering is done by hand, and
toward the close of the day. A corjis of
altout .^(t men, eaxrh c;^rr.^'ing two large
watcriui; pots, move forward and back-
wanl wit li a regularity and precision most
interesting to . behold. Simultaneously

the}' all stoop, fill their pots, rise, walk,
discharge their contents, return and refill
without setting down their pots, which
have large coarse "roses " attached that
distribute the water evenly and rapidly,
insuring a most thorough and efficient
watering.

Grafting was in full swing at the time
of our visit, and was an interesting opera-
tion to witness. The grafters were seated
at a bench and the work is expeditiously
performed, a good man being capable of
doing tiOO per day. Contiguous to the
shed are long, low houses to which tlie
newly grafted stoclv is removed and k<"pt
close for a period of four to five weeks,
when it is gradually inured to more
light and air. The common metliod is to
beliead the stock and insert a cleft graft,
but some experiments with graiting
branched stocKs were noted that gave
promise of important results.

So much for the ordinary commercial
azalea; but the writer was in searcli oi
something bigger and had no dithculty in
finding it. 'mere were large beds of
grand plants hiiving heads 2 to 3 feet in
diameter, aud a goodly number bigger
yet, one of which, 5 feet across, is here
illustrated, aud the cream of this lot are
now "at home," not many miles from
New York. Pyramid azaleas, too, once
the pride of European exliibitions, but
latterly not often seen, are getting in de-
maud again and from what we saw the
supply will shortly be abundant. New
YorK will see something of these, for they
cauglit the keen eye oi Mr. Koehrs, and
a large quantity will shortly be trans-
ported to his escablishment at liutlier-
ford; and these young pyramidsembrace
the best commercial kinds.

Parallel to tlie azalea Held is a complete
range of long, low nouses, where the one
and two-year-old stock is Wintered, lifted
from the beds in October and planted
thickly upon the benches for the Winter.
Here, too, in course of construction is a
large show house for the specimen plants
that are to be a feature of the establish-
ment.

20,000 BAY TREES

Is the next item in the day's program,
so we proceed to the bay quarter and
stand bewildered before the marshalled
hosts, totally unprepared to be confront-
ed with such an array in one place. Here
were bays in all sizes, the larger predom-
inating, with magnificent breadtlis of
young stock coming on; the same perfect
cultui'e and rude health cliaractrri/ing
all the stock. Standards and pyramids
of the average commercial grade were
there in any number, perfect m contour
and aUgnment, and a goodly number of
the extra large, for those who are look-
ing for them. One of the Bruges giants
is here illustrated. You cannot buy these
by the hundred, but there are a few pair
to be had 14 feet in heiglit, with heads S
feet in horizontal diameter, and 7 feet
perpendicular. It is nothing short of
phenomenal to ])roduce so periect a plant
under such restricted conditions of root
growth. A distinct type of pyramid bay,
here illustrated, with a broad full toiJ,
was noted in magnificent trees, thick and
dense iu luxuriant leafage. Among the
young stock we noted a fine breadth of
standards having a clear stem of S feet
before branching; these are sure to find
favor when they have large heads.

.\ It hough the bay has been a staple
article in the European trade for years
one may expect to see a rapid extension
of its culture by reason of its fast increas-
ing favor on this side.

PALMS ANI) FOLIAGE PLANTS, ETC.

'!'<! attempt to ilcscribe in detail all
that was seen in paljiis is too laborious.
Whole blocks of houses of kentias, la-
tanlas and arecas were examined. Phoe-
nix, I oo, are <i strong Une, tlie output
in large plants 100,000 a year. Keutia
Sandeiiaiia was seen in quantity and
there is no doubt as to its future; it
is certain to become a grand commercial
palm. It is exceedingly graceful and dis-
tinct even in a young .state, l.inospadix
Petrickiana, Geonoina Pyniertiana and
Caryota majestica were noted in quan-
tity, all excellent young stock. Cycads,
asjiidistras and araucarias make up a
big volume of grand salable material,
while among draca>nas two varieties call
for special mention. A house filled with
Dracaena Godsetfiana showed this plant
at its Ijest, and, besides, many liaiiging
baskets of it were seen asliereiUnstrateil.
A plant so pretty in leaf coloring, so hard
and coriaceous in texture, would appear
to be well adnjiled to decorative work
here. It has been found a good house
plant in ICurope, and should prove simi-
larly useful here. Its sprays, when cut,
could be used in a variety of ways, and
iu its adaptability for cutting It Is unique

among draca'uas. The second variety is
one named I). Kewensis, which has a red
stem and leaf stalks, and .-i green leaf as
hard and enduring as that of an aspidis-
tra. It should make a good market plant
and one that would well withstand lots
of^rough usage. For pretty colored leaf-
cige Leea amabilis commends itself; its
young leaves a bright red color contrast-
ing strongly with those more matured,

Pyramid Bay Tcee at F. Sander <St Co.'
Nurseries, Bruges, Belgium.

which are of a deeji olive-green, added to
whicli their pinnate or compound form
gives an air of graceful elegance to the
plant.

Camellias would apiiear to be retui"U-
ing into favor again, if a blociv of ten
houses, entirely filled witii them, is any
criterion.

Though last, a,re decidedly not least,
either in numbers or quality; the stock
in this resjiect being on a par with that
of other plants; in fact, Belgium would
seem to be a paradise for cool orchids,
while no apology is needed for the aj)-
pearance of those from warmer climates.
Cattleyas, such as labiata, Triame, gigas,
Mossiie, Warneri, MendeU, Harrisona?
and othci-s, were present iu fine stock,
witli Iselias, dendrobiums, oncidiunis,
od<intoglossums and cypripediums ga-
lore. But there was something more to
be seen and investigated, for rumors had
come over that Belgium growers had cut
adrift from the old fines, had found that
orchids could be grown minus " Hanip-
sliii-e i>eat; " in short, they were potting
them in leaf mould much as you would
pot a geranium, and, contrary to all jire-
conceived ideas, they relished the change.

What Ladia purpurata will do iu leaf
mould the illustration here given shows
better than words can tell, and what is
true of this, in particular, is demonstrat-
ed with equal force by other species. It
represents a radical departure from pre-
vious practices with markedly beneficial
results.

In the open grounds we noted a fine
stock of good rlu)dodeiidrons aud tube-
rous begonias, bedded out near the en-
trance with telling effect, particularly
brilliant being one named Waddesdon
Pride. It has a flower after the old.Boli-
viensis type, is very floriferous and with-
stands storms. Anyone who has had
success with begonias in the open air here
would find this well worthy of trial.

A. HERItlNGTON.

October 7, 1899.

Thb Rlorists* Exchange.

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Belgflan Horticulture.

The followiii}; fxtract, fi-oiu tlio jjaper
of S. S. Haiu, ol Montreal, read belf)rt' tlie
Cauadian Horticultural Associatioii, at
its recent meeting, will also prove inter-
e.sting in connection with the remarks of
Mr. Herrington:

From Paris we ^-cnt flown to Bel-
gium. I Imve not saiii much about
l<'rance, because I wish to talie you to
Belginai and Holland if, you can stand it.
Itelgiuni is, witiM)Ut doubt, tlic gr-eat
center for hi u-ticnlturists to visit, (irow-
ing ]ilants is one of the princiiial indus-
tries of the country. I wish I coulil giye
yon a better descriiition of the country.
There is so much to be seen that it is well
worth sjiending a short time in some of
the largest establishnii nts. We first vis-
ited Brussels, a most bc.nitiful cit.v, hav-
ing a very fin<' botanical garden, and the
best and largest Zoo wemet with. Then
to .Vntwerp, from there to (ihent, the
center of the azalea and palm growing.
It being Saturda.v we thouglit that we
might take a run to Ostend, the great
Belgian watering ijlace; certainly a
place worth seeing but worth getting
iiwa.v from. Here we were disajipointed
in not seeing fiowers used in nny (|uan-
tity, even although the richest ancl gay-
est of the gay were there. I did not see
!i single florist's store, with flowers
worn. Contrasting thisfashionable place
with Newport, etc., for flowers, 1 was
very much disappointed.

Monday morning w^e went to Bruges.
It is here that Sander & Co. have their
great establisltment — lOfl hinises, I was
told b.v the manager. These liouses are
made in the most aijproved. st,\ie. and
when we descrilje them we givi' a good
description of all tlie liouscsin B.cOgiuin,
with little variation. '/

All the houses are Ijuilt of hard brick,
as hard as Are can make tliem. Walls
about 4 feet in height, eqtial span. All
houses seen, witli tlie exception of one
lean-to, were equal sjjan, in sections of
six, eight or twelve houses. Eacli sec-
tion is surrounded b.v this brick wall.
There is no center or inside dividing wall,
but the Avhole is one open space from
wall to wall, forming oiR" great house.
The iiaths are uu{ler the gutters, and the
heating pijjes are overhead and under
the gutters, that is, the floors. The sav-

falls, and yet, when on further inquiry
I And that many houses in Canada are
built on the ridge and furrow plan, I am
satisfied that the introduction of this
style of house will be carried out in the
near future by someone in Canada. Ver.v
little wood is used in building. The gut-
ters are kept up by strong arches of iron,
which form the path and at the same
time act as supiiorts for the heating
pipes. Four-inch iiipes are used entirely
f(.ir lieating. There is a new greenhoii.^*'
liipe on trial there which looked ratliiM-
stnmge to me. That is, a 4-iiicli pipe
with a Ij-inch heating surface. This is
done by means of a L'-iuch raised surface,
somewliat in the form of a screw nail.
Some think well of it, others said that it
was not worth the cost. The heating.
as I have already said, is entirely done
byhotwater; tlietiows carried overhead
to the further end of the houses and tlien
dropped to under, or alongside the
benches, where the returns iire carried
back to the boilers. I nia-.vsay that in all
the countries visited, France, Belgium.
Holland, England and Scotland, the
same style ol commercial greenhouse is
met with, with this difference, that the
newest are joined together; the older
buildings stand apart indeed. So slight
is till' ililferci tliat it is not worth men-
tioning; tlie greatest variation Ijeing in
the side liglit and the internal arrange-
ment.

I think we have here something to
learn. We are too easily carried awa.y
by every whim and fancy of men who
are not themselves growers; men whose
business it is to work out new ideas, and
no sooner do we build three-quarter span
than we are informed that long span to
the north is an inimen.-<e imiirovenient.
and the results expected womlerful.
Then like a weathercock, a change; long-
span to the south. We ma.v expect at
an.v moment a move to the north or
east. How much precious time and
mone.v i.s spent in this way without stitfi-
cient return for the capital invested ? Re-
member, I do not cry down im])rove-
ments, more light, a purer atmosphere,
better means of growing; tiut I do say
that a fixed style, so near perfection,
should be settled upon, that men who
make a living by growing plants and
flowers should stop being blown about
by every wind and doctrine of restless

the care and attention given to the in-
side fittings. When a hou.se is built over
there it is built to .stand a life time.
Wood is the only thing used here in build-
ing, and even then the necessary precau-

was the size of the benches, which were,
made of cement and wire. Nothing could
break them, no wariiing or rotting out;
a vast improvement on anything I have
seen elsewhere. Can you Imagine the

Speeimen Azalea Indies, 4Vj Feet At-rcj^s.
Grown by Sander & Co., Bruges, Beigiuni,

tions are not taken to have it last as
long as it might, hence" we''are forever
building |hou.ses, or benches,; paths,' etc.
Over there scarcel.v a piece of wood is to
be seen in the newer houses; the out-

Partial View of one of F. Sander & Co.'s Azalea Fields at Bruges, Belgium.

ing In construction can at once be seen,
and the adv.int.igc in n freer, purer at-
mosphere is insiiri'd. I am not quite^sure
that liouses of this construction would
Buit our climate with our heavy snow-

brains. In proof of superiority of such
houses as I liiLve given you many of the
best grtiwers in the United States are
adopting them.
In Belgium I was very much struck by

side Willis, brick and cement ; the gutter
plates cement and wire, or iron with a
heavy coating of tar. Tlie benches are
built of iron and flat tile and cement.
One of the novel features, to me at least,

saving of time and money in this wa.v ?
I think we have a lesson to learn here, to
build more permanent buildings, less
fancy in some cases, but certainl.y more
enduring. I saw in (ihent a range of
houses put up b.v Mr. Kuyk that had not
a single piece of wood in their construc-
tion— brick, cement, iron and glass. In
Bruges Mr. Sander w;is building a large
range with very little or no wood, arid
nothing more could be desired for com-
mercial purposes than those houses just
mentioned — sutflcientl.v low, room.v,
light, durable and easil.y worked.

As you know, Belgium supplies the
world with piilnisaiid .azaleas, and when
.vou go over the ground .vou would won-
der how the world uses them, the quan-
tity is so great. The azaleas are all
planted out iu beds four or five plants
across, and as long as the place, with
here and there a path cutting across the
beds. The soil used is of a sandy nature
and is mixed with peat and leaf mould.
In and around Ghent for miles there is
nothing btit nurseries, and almost every
one of them grows azaleas; and when I
saw them the plants in general were \'ery
fair, some of them, of cour.se, better than
others.

The Belgian style of watering was a
noble sight to me. At regular distances
are set cement tanks sunk down in the
ground to within a foot or so from the
top rim, all at a level. The water is sup-
plied to these tanks b.v a pipe running
from one to the other, and is pumjied
by an engine or by horse power, or by
w-ind, and all the tanks are kept almo.^t
full of water. The Belgians are exjiert
waterers. Almost all of these men take
a large watering can in each hand. Be-
fore starting to water they put off their
shoes, or clogs, turn up their iiants to
below the knee. They then fill the cans,
one in each hand, and take one-h;ilf of
the bed acro.ss. These cans have large
'• roses." The moment the water strikes
the rose the cans are swung from side to
side; that is, from right to left. The
water falls over and under the foliage
in this way and at the same time \\aters
the roots thoroughly. I woiiden-d how
red spider is kept o'ff the plants. It is
accomplished by the way the watering is
done. This is done ever.v day in Sum-
mer, and is the reason wdiy the plants
received iu Fall have such beautiful, dear,
dark foliage. Why the plants kept over
by the growers in this country lose their
vigor is because cultivators do not at-
tend to the wants of the plants in this
wa.v. When shipping time conies the
plants are pulled up, wrapped with shav-
ings or moss, and sent to their destina-
tion, The plants are not grown in pots,

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as some would imagiuf. lu some of the
larjiest azalea nurseries that I visited
.vou eoiilil not see a siiifjle Hower pot, ex-
eept a-iiR-li pots. Tiiese are used to grow
tlie young stoek.

The ijalnis are all grown in the houses
111 which we have already spoken. The
number I do not know. I do not know
if the growers know themselves. Palms
of every size and variety, from the graee-
ful, slender eocos to plants many feet
high. Keiitias, however, take the lead
in ijondon. Another plant of wliieh they
grow large (piantities is the Laurus no-
l)ilis, the ha.v tree.

Some growers cultivate a great variety
of plants, sueh as the finest places iu
other countries do, and which we might
e.vpect iu any first-class catalogue. Some
grow large quantities of tuberous rooted
begonias. Their grounds make a. very
gay appearance when the plants are in
Ploom. In some places they grow great
numbers of gloxinias. They are all
planted out in benches, in some such way
as we plant carnations or roses. Some
grow for seed, others for the cultivation
of the ladbs.

Araucarias are grown by almost every
grower. They are grown outside, under
slats. The sun is not allowed to strike
on the plant with its full power. This, I
think, is a very useful hint to some of
.vou who grow this plant, for if they need
shading over there, w'e do much more.
The structures I speak of are about 8 to
10 feet high, and as broad aud long as
they l-equire them. The slats are put on
about -'. ilirln's apart and painted green.
I ho])e to erect (luenext ,\'ear. In niir cli-
mate it is necessary that the slats should
be made in sections and taken down
every Fall to prevent them from being
broken by the snow. In this enclosure
the plants are placed in beds, with walks
to jillow the men to attend to their
wants. The young plants are all grown
from cuttings placed under glasses. The
reason why they are so exiiensive is be-
cause of the room the stork [ilants occu-
py and the time they take to grow.

The Belgians are a contented people.
They are contented with their lot aud
work frotu morning until niglit with a,
faithfulness wliich to me was refreshing.
Talk about growing palms and bulbs in
the United States. They may grow them,
imt not to pay. The men are uot there
to do the work, or to take a deep enough
interest in the business. Just you imag-
ine a lirst-class foreman in an American
nursery getting 75 cents a day, and the
men .")0 and GO cents a day. This is the
ease over in Belgium, and the.v are as
contented and as happy as the day is
long. In conversing with one of the
largest growers in Ghent, I said, " Wh.v
can I not hire some good man here and
take him over to Canada to work with
me?" He told me 1 could uot do it, for
no flrst-class man would leave his em-
ployer. " Even his neighbor could not
liire any of his men from him, or from
an.v other man. The,\" start as hoys and
work all through life in the same ]ilaee.
It is only the worthless men that leave
and go away." One of the greatest diffi-
culties on this continent is the want of
intelligent help. Most men, with us, are
restless and without interest iu their
work, not understanding that in order
to receive the highest possible wages
the.v must work for it intelligently.
Kvery man is worth so much in the ilol-
lar, and the one who worksf(n- it eventu-
ally gets it, over there, over here. or*-lse-
where. We want better help. We must
have it, and in order to get it we must
begin where the.v began on the other side,
with the boys of onr own land, and train
them to take positions open for them,
with honor to themselves and with sat-
isfaction to their employers.

Newport, R. I.

Horticultural Society's Meeting;.

The Newport Horticultural Socie-
ty's meeting, 27lh ultimo, was well at-
tended and proved most interesting.
The main question discussed was "In-
sects deHtructive to vegetation, and how
to control them." Somelife was injected
into the discussion by several of tLe vis-
itors present, among whom were Dr.
lieo. \\ . I'ield, biologiat, and Prof. F. W.
('ard, horticulturist of the Rhode Island
Agricultural ICxperiment Station, and
Prof. .\. H. Kirkiand, of Massachusetts,
the latter being an expert entomologist
and having had experience on the staff of
the Gypsy Moth Commission in that
state. Specimens of insects brought to
the meeting were identified by him;
amongtho.se shown was the San .Jose
scale (Aspidiotus pernieiosus), also the
I'utnam scale, so called, which, although
identical with the former, so far as an
ordinary observer can judge, is consid-

ered harmless; while trees or shrubs
affected by the San Jose scale will soon
show it. liurning them is recommended
as being the most effectual remedy: this
some of our gardeners have already
proved. All the speakers favored the
passage of the scale ;iaws and the ap-
pointment of a State Entomologist.
Thos. G. Hazard, of South Kingston,
spoke of the importance of spreading in-
formation on the subject, and the creat-
ing of a public sentiment in favor of such
a law before trying to enforce it.

Ex-secretary of the^ society, .Tohu J.
r.utler, is reported as being critically ill
at his home on Berkeley avenue.

John K. M. L. Farquhar, of Boston, is
to lecture before the society, October 2u,
on Hawaii, with stereoptieon views.

Show News.

Arrangements for the Fall show are
being completed. The Providence boys
will be welcomed and any others who
may come. The citizens are showing
their interest by offering very liberal pre-
miums tor a special list, which will be
issued shortly. Competition in these
classes, however, is to be confined to
members of the society. Mac.

Hartford, Conn.

A Killing Frost.

The first frostcame Saturday night,
followed by another hard one Sunday
night, which killed everything outside,
consequently there has been a scarcity
of flowers this week. Koses are fairly
good in quality, but are not over plenti-
ful. Carnations of all colors are scarce,
there not being nearly enough to supply
(he demand. Neither violets nor chry-
santhemums have put in their appear-
ance here yet; in fact, roses and carna-
tions are about all that the store keepers
have to offer tor sale.

There has been a good demand for
Boston ferns the past week and some
call for bulbs for Fall planting, although
the sales of the latter have not been very
large.

James Young, Whitney street, had 2.50
fine Boston ferns frozen Sunday night.
They were in a new house which he had
just built, but did not have the heater
connected. Mr. Young's loss will amount
to about $250 to tMK).

Samuel Weldon, of Simsbur.v, was a
visitor Mouday. He has just completed
a new rose house, -IOx;^0 feet.

John Coombs is building two violet
houses, 12.3x10 feet each.

James Young has finished three carna-
tion houses, 75x20 feet each.

J. F. C.

Toronto,

The cold weather last week did not
(luite kill all the asters and dahlias, but

a sharp frost on October 1 has, I think,
finished all but those specially protected.

Business has been steadily improving
and the prospects for a good season are
the best. Roses now in are generally
good, but are not over plentiful, and
there is not likel.v to beany glut of cut
stock until chrysanthemums get abun-
dant.

All our seedsmen are handling large
quantities of bulbs, and excepting h.va-
cinths, the goods are generally of fine
quality. Most of the hyacinths seen are
small, but sound. T. M.

Buffalo.

Scarcity of Stock.

The heavy rains have let up, fol-
lowed by some frosts; and common
fiowers especially are scarce, such as
maker-up consider desirable for ground
work, being In active demand lately, in
calls for funeral work, which have been
numerous and including some good
orders.

Store ojienings brought on the regular
call, mostly now confined to loaning of
plants and at cut prices.

It is reported that firing has been
started in some of the smaller growing
houses of the slowly building South Park
Conservatories, and that Professor
Cowell is moving stoek into them. Ex-
pansion from the crowded conditions of
his small houses Is a noticeable necessity.

A Wedding.

Eeport from those in a position to
know, gives out the coming nuptials of
S. A. Anderson to one of Buffalo's hand-
some belles, same to occur on Tuesday
next. Congratulations, hearty, will be
numerous and well intended from the
craft. ViDi.

Tarrytown, N. Y.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Tarrytown Horticultiiral Society was
held on Thursday evening, the 2Sih ulti-
mo; but owing to the breaking ujrof the
Flower, Fruit and Vegetable Show, at
the American Institute, New York, and
the Dewey celebration, the attendance
was somewhat smaller than usual. Sev-
eral items of importance, in connection
with the forthcoming exhibition, were
discussed and disposed of. John Hum-
phrey,gardener to Mr. Legg, Tarrytown,
exhibited an unnamed carnation of the
Eldorado type, which showed up well
and was very favorably commented
upon. Walter M. Cooke, Tarrytown;
Claude Wilson, Dobbs Ferry, and Peter
Franklin, were elected to membership;
and Robert Henderson, Irvington; Ste-
ven Bradley, Hastings; John Boshard
and Joe Money, proposed.

The Westchester t^ounty Fair held last

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OBACco Stems

"Good Strong Kind."

60CTS. PER J 00 LBS.

BALES WEIGH 500 LBS.

OBACCO Dust

"THE BLACK STUFF."

Fine or Coarse to Yoar Order <
50 to 1000 lbs., 2 cents per pound. (
H.A. STOOTHOFF4CO .

154-156 W. 27tm STREET, N. V. CITY. )

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week at White Plains had, besides its
horse flesh, gipsy shows and trotting
matches, several interesting horticultural'
features. The show of fruit aud vegeta-
bles was exceptionally fine. The florists'
interests were also well represented.
For the group calling for not less than
100 potted plants there were three con-
testants. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown,
took first honors with a nice, clean lot
arranged in a triangle, consisting of
standard and pyramid bays, palms,
kentlas, latanias, arecas, Pandanus
Veitchii and an edging of Selaginella
emiliana. J. C. Suedeker, White Plains,
was second with a general collection of
greenhouse plants, having over 100 va-
rieties. Cooke & McCord, Tarrytown,
were third, and these budding fiorists
made a very creditable appearance. F.
R. Pierson Co. had a very fine collection
of dahlias and cannas, for which they
got first honors. J. C. Suedeker was first
for a general collection of cut fiowers.

Cooke & McCord are still adding to
their greenhouse space. They are now
building a house for growing palms.

Chas. Weise, gardener to Mr. Eow,
Sing Sing, who is well known to many
gardeners and fiorists, has had a very
severe spell of sickness. He is now in the
Sing Sing hospital and grave fears are
entertained as to his recover.v.

October 1 we experienced the first frost
of the season; outdoor flowers are
blasted and already the leaves are begin-
ning to fall. J. T. S.

Philadelphia.

Frost Makes Flowers Scarce.

A complete change has taken place
in the cut flower market the past few
days; nearly everything is scarce. Frost
has made its appearance in this locality,
and all outdoor stock is done for. On
Sunday nightthethermometer registered
30 degrees, and on Monda.v night 2S de-
grees; this killed off all flowers outside,
and indoor stock has not reached a fair
average cut. Prices are very firm, and
advancing slightl.v on choice stock, but
this grade is yet very scarce. Very few
roses are coming in, and carnations can
not be had in quantity. The growers'
phones have been kept busy, but when
1,000 are asked for 200 are obtained,
and the stores are paying .lpl.50 per 100
for fair ttock with(mt a murmur. On
top of all this business with the stores
has been brisk; a large quantity of fun-
eral work has been coming in, and any-
thing white has been readily grabbed up,
such as alyssum, feverfew, swainsona,
etc. Valley is also ver.y scarce and in
good demand, f 4 per 100 being easily
obtained.

Club Meeting — Flection.

At the meeting on Tuesday last a
fair attendance was present. The old
officers were unanimously re-elected, viz. ;
AVm. K. Harris, president; .lohn West-
cott, vice-president; J. Wm. Coflesh,
treasurer; Edwin Lonsdale, secretary.

Henry F. Michell read an interesting
paper on "Notes from the Pacific Coast,"
which was well received. George E.
Campbell is down on the list for next
meeting, with the subject " Early' Chry-
santhemums."

Itobt. Craig & Son e.xhlbited a vase of
the new California carnation, Ethel
Crocker, which created quite a sensation.
The fiowers are 21/;. to H inches in diame-
ter, stems stiff; iu fact, the fiowers are
remarkable for so early in the season.
'1 he above firm has a house of this va-
riety [or flowering this season, and it
certainly should take well.

The club is steadily increasing in mem-
bership, six new ones being elected and
about fifteen proposed.

During the Chrysanthemum Show in
Xovember, the House Committee are to
arrange for open house one evening, to
entertain visiting members of the trade.

The News.

Edwin Lonsdale is in Boston this
week attending the National Farmers'
Congress, having been appointed as a
delegate from Pennsylvania by Governor
Stone.

Lloyd Blick, of Norfolk, Va., was in
town tills week on his return from a va-
cation in the East. Arthur Newman, of
Boston, was also here Wednesday.

Ed.Reid is making someimprovements
on his wholesale establishment, consist-
ing of a private ortice and cold storage
room. In a few days he will have a new
wagon on the streets.

Kingold, Florist, is a new sign on the
store window ;'."> South 16th street.
Miss Ringold, formerly of Baltimore, is
managing the store. David Ruht.

October 7, 1899.

Thb I=i-orists* Exchange.

1005

PALMS.

KENTIA BELMOREANA,

LATANIA BOEBONICA,

SEAPORTHIA ELEGANS,

ARECA LUTESCENS,
CORYPHA AUSTRALIS,

CHAMAEROPS EXCELSA
PHOENIX,
COCOS PLUMOSA,
COCOS ■WTEDDELIANA,
DRACAENA FRAGRANS,

PANDANUS UTILIS,

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Nephrolepis Washingtoniensis

THE giant among cultivated Nephroleple, equally ustful In decorations and as house plants or for cuttinj?
purposes; stands drj as well as cool air, and its fronds f^row in one season 6 to 7 feet lonp;. The ore
shown in the cut above has grown since last May from a r>-lnch pot crown, and the smaller one from a
small runner. Price, 2' L-inch pots, fine plants, four for i>i.oo, free by mall ; $20.00 per 100. From 4.inch
pots, as per cut above, 50 cts. eaclii S5>oo per doz* Larger plants from benches from Si>oo to S5*oo
eacti. Nephrolepis Bostonleusls for 2, 3. and 4-inch pots, S4.00, Sio.oo and $20.00 per 100.
M. Exaltata and Plilllpensls for 2, 3 and 4-inch pots. S^.oo, 4I7.00 and $10.00 per 100.
SelaKlnella* Pterls and other small ferns, also Carex Japoulca, Cyperus Alternifolius,
Maraiitas, etc., for fern dishes, $3.00 to S3. 00 per xoo. Cyperus Alteriiirolius (Umbrella Palm),
large plants as per above cut, No. .3, from $1.50 to 3H>2.00 per doz.. Hardy Plants for window boxes, vases
and other purposes. Vluca Varleg^ata, hardy Ivy» large plants, $1.00 per doz. Aucnba Japoiiica,
from 4, 5, and 6-inch pots. St>oo, S2.00 and !#3.oo per doz. Cuouytiius, Buxus, Spruce, etc.*
Si. 00, S2.00 and S3*oo per doz. Malionlas and Arbor Vltae, large, :; to 4 feet size, from S3. 00 to
S4-00 per doz. Roses, bedding and forcing, best sorts from 21-2. 3 and 4 inch pots, S3>oo» S4*oo and
S6*oo per 100; from open field, SS>oo per xoo. Gardenias and Jessanilues, Si*oo and S2.00
per doz. Hoya Carnosa, Clssus Discolor, Allamanda, strong plants from 3-inch pots. Si*30
per doz. L,sella Anceps. in bud, 75 cts.; without buds. 50. cts. each, large clumps. Pitcher
Plants and Hlkhorn Ferns, Anthuriums, iMtarantas, Alocasias and Dieffenbachias,
according to size, but all strong plants, from 3 and 4-inch pots, S3>oo to S3. 00 per doz. Bedding;^
Plants, in general assortment, over 50 varieties, from S3-oo to S5*oo per zoo.

All for cash with orders, for which 10 per cent, discount is allowed on any order from $10.00 up.

My plant; are grown all in the smallest possible pots. They are filled with healthy roots, not forced, and
will rapidly grow if given a larger size pot. No. 7 and S, above cuts, are Kentla Belmoreana, in 6-ineb pots; 11
Latanla, 7-inch pots; 4 and 5, Seaforthia; 9, Pandanus ; 3, Cyperua; 2, Cocos Weddeliana, and 6 and 10 are the
Washingtoniensis Fern, all of which I have several thousands each. Be able to fill any order with perfect plants.

N. STUDER, Anacostia, D. C.

Inch
pots.

Inch
high.

No. ot
leaves.

Price
each.

Price per
dozen.

e

44

7-8

$2.00

$20.00

6

36

7-8

1.75

18.00

5

24

6-7

1.00

10.00

7

36

8

1.50

15.00

7

24

7

1.00

10.00

6

24

6-7

.75

7.00

5

20

6-7

.50

4.00

6

48

5

.75

7.00

5

36

4

.50

4.00

4

30

5

.25

2.50

6

30

9

.50

4.00

5

24

8

.35

3.50

, 6

28

10

.75

7.00

5

28

6

.50

4 00

6

48

5

1.00

10.00

3

14

4

.20

2.00

8

36

2,00

20.00

6

30

1.00

10.00

7

36

30

1.50

15.00

CHINESE PRIMROSES

Keady for 4 inch pots, per 100, $2.00.

Obconicas per 100, $2 50

Baby Primroses " 5 00

All Fine Plants. Cash with Order.

M. & S. DYSINGER, Albion, Mich.

PEACH SEED

We offer 60(1 bushels selected naturalSeedling
Peach Pita, guaranteed crop of '99.

These Pits are Oklahoma-jtrown, clean and
will run6ijt0 toHIIOi per bushel.

Price, eaclted, F. O. B., Jl 50 per bushel of
50 lbs. Cash. Sample if dtsired.

FURROW BROS , Gutiirie, Okia.

LACE FERNS

(Polystlcham WoUastonJ.)

The beet cut fern, not new. but extra good for finest
desiRn work, center piece . baskets etc 3 months old,
gt 00 ; ><; year. gB 00 ; 1 year, $10 00 per 100. A saivple
box containinf^ 10 iilants in above sizes, $1.00. Cultural
Directions, from Hve years' experience, given on appL-
cation. ash with order, please.

ALBERT KNAPPER, Clemalist. Frankford. Phila., Pa

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ALTERNANTHERAS

2H in. pots, strong, per 100, $2.00.

G-£:£i..A.xia'xx7ikXs

4 in. pots, in full bloom, per 100, $5.00.

C. OTTO SCH WABE, Florist

JEISKIISTOWN, PA.

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

GERANIUMS. Double Grant, per 100, $1.5?;

per 100(1, $12 00.
PANSY PLANTS, fine mixed, per 100, 40 cts.;

per lOuO. $3.00.
SELAOINKLLAEMII.IANA, 4in. dcz. $1.60
.JUSTICA VELUriNA, per floz., $1.00.

OTIS F. SEARL,i:S,
I.ock Box i688, IVasliua, I><. H.

CHINESE PRIMROSE!

Finest strain on the market, Rolker's Superb and
Benary'B Extra. 2 Inch pots, $2.00 per 100; $1800 r.er
1000; fine traneplan ted stock, ready for 2^ Inch pots,
$1.50 per 100 ; $12.00 per 1000.

OH RYSANTHEIVI U MS X^XS^loU^-.

5 Inch potB, (Ic. enrli. Id lots of 25 or over.

E. FRYER, Berrlman and New Lots Av., B'klyn, N. Y.

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VINCA VINES

Strong- field clumps, 5 cts.
Baby Primroses, 2V-; in., pots, blooming

plHDts, 3 cts.
Clilnese Primroses, from best straio,

Pansles, as usual, $4.00 per 1000.

W. J. ENGLE,

Senla Ave. and
Dover St.,

Dayton, 0.

PELARGONIUMS

A flne lot of plants from 2ii Inch pota: [time.
ThibaiiU. I>IrM. K. Maiulirortl, i>lme. Viberr,
Lord Snlinbury, IviugHloii Beauty. Itlnbel,

Etc., fiUcts. per doz.; $4.liO per 100. Collection of ten
different varfetlea, two of each, all labeled, postpaid,
for $1.00. Cash with order.

MRS. THOS. LiWR&NGE, Ogdensburg, N.Y.

Scfamidt^t^ (Erfurt)

.International Mixture

of !Sho\v Vnrie-

lies la the Ijost ever
; unsurpassed for -Ize and colors, floe, stocky

PANSY PLIINTS-i

offered; unsurpassed for -Ize and _ _

ptanls, 50c. per 100. by mall; $2.(;0per500;<3 50 per lOOlt;
$30 00 per iO.tOO, by express. Extra flne large plants,
ready to bloom, $5,00 per lUOO.
DAISIES (Bellls), of the iargfst double flowering
varltties, 50c. per 100, by mail; $3 00 per lOUO; 51)0 at
1000 rate, by express. B::^Sati8factlon guaranteed.

Eustav Pitzonka, p.'J.'V"'£;"„\rer, Bris!ol, Pa.

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Best JNteihods of

BEHTIHS GBEEPOOSES

Being a collection of thirteen leading essaya, aelected
from a large number submitted In competition. Each
essay is accompanied by dlagrama IllustratlDg the
system advocated.

Price to Florists' Exchange Subscribers. 10 Cts.

Send for a copy at once. Tou will find it very useful
Addresb

THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, ' S?„n^.lT

ARAUCARIA EXCELSA

7.5 cents to $2.00 each.
PCDIJC assorted, six different rarleties,

rcnno, $35.00 per looo.

NEPHROLEPIS BOSTONIBNSIS.

75c. to $5.00 each.
KENTIA BKLMOREANA, ]
KGNTIA FORSTERIANA, | Lowest Prices

ARECA LFTESCEN.S, )■ on

LAT.4NIA ItOKItOMCA. | Application.
ADIANTCM CUNEATDM, j

MRS. P. B. MEISSNER,

443 CLARKSON ST., FLATBUSH, t.. I,

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1006

The Florists' Exchange.

FANSIES WORTH RAISING

SEED, I'a oz., $1.00; 1 oz., $1.00
I»r,AKX8, f. o. b. express here,

60U for $2.50; lOuO for $4.00.

CASH WITH ORDER.

G. SOLUU a CO., Jersey City, N. J.

199 GRAUT AVENUE.
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ZmilBIEBEL GimT PINSIES

Seed in trade packageB, $1.00 or $5.00 per oz.

PLANTS of the ahove strains at the same
price as the common strains, $5.00 per lOUO.
Also larpre trani-planted plants for winter
bloom, $2.00 per 10 I.

DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, Needham, Mass

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SCHMIDT'S PANSIES

HAVE NO EQUAL,.

Comprising tbe c-eam of all the Leading Strains.
I grow my owq seed and know juet what 1 am selllDg.

One IVIilMon Plants, rtady now; fine, stocky
plants, to cts. per 100 ; |300 per lOCO ; 10.000 for JSS.OO.

SEED from the above, M oz-. $^ 50; oz,, f4.00.

rvA|C|f7C. (Bellls), strong plants of the
LinSolC^O Urgest double varletlea. Long-
fellow and Snowball, 50 eents per lUU ; *3.0o per 1000.

J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa.

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The Finest Pansies

IN THE WORLD.

40,000 of Roeiner's (iinut Prize Pnnsies,

separatt- colors or mixed, at 40c, per 100; IS3,00
per 1000.

Fariiuhar Violets, about 1,. 500, from 2 1-3
inch pots, at S3. 00 per 100; S'JO.OO per 1,000.

Cash with ortier.

M. E. KRAUS,

320 Davenport Ave., New Haven, Conn.

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PANSIES

Roemer's Superb Prize Pansies.

This improved strain all the leading novelties
included; strong bushy plants ready now;
60 cts. per llO, by mail ; $3.00 per 5(10, by ex-
press; $4.00 perlonO; $7.00 pet 2000; $10.00 per
3000 ; $15,00 per BIKIO.
Large Plants In hud and bloom, SI. 00 per 100

CASH WITH ORDER.

PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa.

Grower ol extra flue rauHiCH.
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m^ jft A| ^ I p ^> Plants of tbe Famous
P^ MX nl alt d Diamond Strain of
' *^ m-m -m^ w ^ -m^ large-flowered Paneles.
^^^^^^^""^^^^^^^^ Beet for rtori'ta' use;
greatest variety of rich and rare colors, over 50 distinct
Borts and an endless variety of shades and markings.
Fine field-grown plants with an abundance of roots, all
colors, mixed, mall, 60c. per 100; express, J4.00 per 1000.
Cash with order.

FniisieN a iSpecialty for2.ijcars. Hundreds of
teBtimonlals from all parts of the country like tbe
foUowlnK: "I have made a specialty of Pansies, pro-
curing the best strains obtaloable. Although I find
choice flowers In otber strains, yours last year were a
revelation to me, for I did not know such colors
existed In the flower."— Joedan M. towLKR, Petrolla,
Ont.

i^EED of this strain, $L00 per H oz. ; 15.50 per oz.

L. W. GOODELL, Pansy Park, Dwight, Mass.

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•-iiiuiimnimmiiiiimiiiiiiimiiiiiiuimmiiiitiiiiimtiimiiii^

IPB'S PHIISIES

3 The best ia what you want; common pansies

3 are dear at any price

3 The "best florists" In the country are my

I customers; tbey will tell you there are no
other pannles quite so good as mine.
Try them and you will say the same when
they come Into bloom.
PLANTS NOW AND UNTIL MARCH.

3 Free by mail at 75 cts. per 100 ;
3 250 for 91.50; 500 fur S^ 50.
3 By express, 94.00 per 1000.

I ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa.

Rochester. N. Y.

John W. Keller, son'of .J. B. Keller, and
formerly a jobber in flowers, has been
appointed superintendent of Mt. Hope
Cemetery. Mr. Keller hae, for some time,
been assistant superintendent, and when
.Superintendent Morris resigned he was
promoted to the superintendency. The
place is worth f2„'500in salary and from
^500 to 1800 In appurtenances.

On the night of October S the thermo-
meter here went down to 20 degrees and
all flowers and vegetables exposed were
killed. The intensity of cold has not
been so great so early in tne Fall for
many years.

J. B. Keller's Sons say there ia a great
scarcity of carnations and all other
flowers, excepting roses.

James Vick's Sons make an interesting
announcement this week concerning
asters. W.

Spasmodic advertising was never
known to build up a business; continu-
ous advertising has done it thousands of
times. — 2'he Advertining Man.

DAUCV Dl AMTC GIANT, fine mixed, for
r Mil Of r LMn I O ncw York market, per
1000; $3.00 ; per 10.000. $25.00. Cash, please. Come and
see them. 1 claim I am the largest pansy grower in

the United States.

JOHN LAPPE, ^, ^,
Juniper Ave., I^laspelh, L,. I., N. Y,

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VAUTIER'S

MAMMOTH PANSY.

New crop eee'l now ready. This la the
largest and flneet Pansy ever oSered. We
have testimonials from florists from all parts
of the U. S. praising its size and merits.
Trade pacliet, $1 00; oz., $4.00.

R. G. F4UST S CO., ^UnIV.; PHILt, PI.

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50,000 Pansy Plants

The flneat Strain in the market. About 10,000 ready,
now commencing to show bud, at $3.00 per 1000. No
order filled for less than 500, 1 grow all my own seeds.

1000 Lychnis Clialcedonica, II uOper 100.

1000 Sweet William, Single and Double, $1.00
per 100.

Will Excbanice above for Marie Louise
Violets.

A. WENiSCH,
Newell Ave., Wlliidmsbrldge. New York City.
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PHNSIES

1,ARGF, FI.<tVVERIN<; STKAIN.

40cl». per 100; »-i..'i» per 1000.
UADflV nAICirC Snowhall and Longlellow,
nHnUl UniOiCO soc.per lai; $3 00perl000.
Uni I VUnri^Q CHATEH'S. white, pink, red,
nULUl nUOIxO blush. yellow. Aug. 18t sown,
$1.00 per 100 ; $?.0O per 1000.

BYER BROS., Ghambersburg, Pa.

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100,000 PANSIES

Harris's Lartre-floweriog Mixture, 50c. per
100, by mail ; $3.50 per luOU, by express. Cash
with order.

100 000 GERANIUMS, rooted cuttings,
ready November Ist.

G. A. HARRIS & CO., Delanson, N. Y.

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100,000

Giant piimi. Ferret Paiisles

'* This new charming strain has proved to be
the btst strain for cut flowers in the marliet.
Large plants, ready to bloom, $4.00 per 1000; 60c.
per lOD. Yellow and white in separate colurs.

J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa.

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Large Flowering. 300,000 Superb Colors.

HiiiniimiiiiiiiiiiiiKniiiiiiiiiiiiiimiimmMiitiinniimiiim

llentlon tb« Florlata* Bxohange when writing.

The Jennings Strain, They are all that can
be desired in Pansies, so far as quality goes,
and are always satisfactory to the buyer who
wants the best. Extra fine stocky plants,
ready to bloom, $5 per 1000, express. Medium
size, for cold framen, 60c. per 100 by mail; $4
perlOOO; 6000, $17 by express. White and
Blue, in separate colurs. same price.

SEEl* of above St rain. $1 per pkt ; $5 per oz.
CASH WITH OUDEK.

E. B. JENNINGS,'^£'54'!" Soutbport, GoDl.

Grower of Tub Finest Pansibb.
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Chicasfo.

state of Trade.

The prices of roses and carnations
the past week have taken a jump, and
nothing like the shortage in supply for
the demand has been experienced in this
market for years. What few high grade
Kaiserin there.were fetched f 1 per dozen,
wholesale;. gobd.iShipping stock of Me-
teor, Bride and_Bridesmaid,.ftt to f 7 per
lOOi^common stock, f3.to ,ijf4. Beauty
was a bonanza. to those who, had them;
long-stemmeil flowers reached $4 to to
per dozen; medium,. fH; shorts, f 1 to $2.

Carnations fetched .|y easily; fancy, fi
toftj; as it is .fl.50 to .fa is paid for
such as are in the market. The cold,
rainy, frosty week put a quietus on out-
side stock, and iiouse-grown flowers are
scarce yet. Asters, now mostly received
from the East, sold readily at f l.oO to
f 3. McKellar & Winterson have the pro-
mise of from forty to sixty thousand
this week.

Some cattleyas are in the market, sell-
ing at .f 5 and $0 per dozen. There is a
call already for violets; a few doubles
have sold at 25c. per bunch. August
Jurgens is sending in some very fine val-
ley; .14 to $(j per 100 is obtained tor it.
A few pansies are showing up. There is
a great scarcity of variety in flowers in
this market.

Clirysantheiuiiui Prospects.

Our estimate of the chrysanthe-
mum for this market this season is, that
there will be about the same number
grown as last year; that from the
quality of the plants, at the present writ-
ing, they will average higher grade
blooms. The flrst crops worthy of note
will show up from the 10th to the loth
of October, but it will be ten days later
before the higher grade flowers begin to
come in. Tne intense sun and heat at
the end of August and beginning of Sep-
tember was not favorable for early bud
formation. Tlie present extraordinary
shortage of roses and carnations, the
complete absence of dahlias and now of
all kinds of outdoor flowers, will give
Autumn's Queen a great send off, if we
are not greatly mistaken.

Among Orowers.

A trip to W. N. Rudd's, at Mt.
Greenwood, shows that in chrysanthe-
mums the growth of the plants gives in-
dication of some magniflceut flowers.
There are no extra earhes grown here,
and it will be well on in October before
many will come in. Yellow Queen has
great bud-t, just showing color; but such
take a good time to develop. The pot
chrysanthemums are very healthy, and
will be large specimens, including splen-
did standards. The show plants of
zonal geraniums are also in fine shape.
There is a glorious lot of cyclamen in
processof growth, being set in large pots
aaiong the carnations, with abundance
of light and air around them. Tlie car-
nations are healthy, rather small, but
furnishing a few good flowersforthe sea-
son. A seedling white seems very pro-
mising; it is in its second or third year.
The feature of the place is a new depar-
ture around Chicago — an equal span car-
nal ion house, 1215x30 feet, built the past
Summer; the rafters only of wood, all
the rest being iron, supplied, we believe,
by Hitchings & Co., New York. The
house is very light and airy, and, as Mr.
Kiidd says, if this house does not grow
good carnations it will be strange. It
certainly is a model; Mr. Kudd assures
the writer that the total cost did not ex-
ceed $7~< over that of a first-class built
hon.sc, all wood. In the violet house
some trouljle has been experienced from
a midge, to all appearances the same as
is affecting tUerosesat Bowmanville and
Summerdale.

Round About.

Charles W. McKellar, of McKellar
& Winterson, was married September
27, to Miss Harriet Ayer. May joy go
with them.

September, 1899, has the distinction
of furnishing the hottest days in the be-
ginning and the coldest in the ending of
any September since the records were
kept; one report gave the thermometer
at 22 degrees.

John Fuhrman, of N. Clark street, has
a bench of Alaska carnations, a mass of
white.

The Morton Floral Co. (E. Morton,
proprietor) has started a new retail flo-
rist's business at 753 47th street.

John B. Deamud acted as a judge in
the floralflepartmentof the Illinois State
Fair, at Springfield, the past week.

O. P. Bassett returned on Saturday

from a two weeks' stay at West Baden,
Ind., the very picture of health. Mrs.
Bassett acconjpanied him. -.

The Scab-Cura Dip Co. at last believe
they have perfected their new insect de-
stroyer, which is named Nikoteen Aphis
Punk. J. V. Merrion expects to go East
shortlv in the interest of the company.

George Wittboldhas issued a very neat
illustrated booklet to his customers.
On the back page is an illustration of his
establishment as it appeared in 1878
and as it appears now.

The float of the Chicago florists is now
an assured fact,. It will form part of the
industrial parade, Saturday, October 7.
Its size will be 7V-'. feet wide by 18 feet in
length, and the float will be drawn by
six horses. Under a canopy Flora will
be seated with a number of .young lady
attendants. Earge palms, a huge mound
of flowers and a cornucopia in front,
with laurel wreathing, etc., are some of
the accessories.

The purchase by the Chicago House
W'reckiugCo., of the Omaha Exhibition,
included all trees, shrubs, plants and
flowers of every kind. Ess.

Pittsburif.

BuBmess Good.

The past week was a fairly good
one and stock was hard to get when
wanted, (tarnations are scarce and com-
mand $1.50 per 100; for several days it
was almost impossible to get any. Koses
are abundant and sell at from $3 up;
Beauty about .13 per dozen for the best.
Chrysanthemums are coming in very
slowly; nothing but white ones so far.
The best bring 15c., wholesale. Asters
are done, and all other outdoor stock, as
we had two or three severe frosts— the
worst frosts experienced so early in the
Fall for a great many years. The ther-
mometer went below 30 degrees.

News Notes.

Win. R. Ackley opened a new cut
flower and plant store on Federal street,
Allegheny City.

A. W. Smith removed to his new estab-
lishment a few doors above bis former
place, October 2, and is now the pos-
sessor of the flnest equipped florist store
in Pittsburg. The store room is about
25 or more feet in width and considera-
bly over 100 feet in length. The interior
is handsomely furnished in the best style.
A fine, large case for keeping stock, about
10x12, with glass sides and doors, held
at a temperature of about 45 to 50 de-
grees, is quite a feature; also a large
tank with constantly flowing fresh
water, for keeping stock in good condi-
tion. The store front has two large
show windows which were nicely
arranged wth plants and flowers on
opening day. Mr. Smith is one of our
most energetic and progressive florists,
and will no doubt do a ttne trade in his
new quarters. E. C. Reineman.

Cincinnati.

Trade Notes.

There is no special news of impor-
tance; stock still remains scarce. The
first chrysanthemums arrived Monday;
the variety was Yellow Fitzwygram,
175 in the shipment. They were grown
by E. G. Hill & Co. This variety is a
splendid one for early; the flower is of
fair size, of a lemon-vellow color. They
sold wholesale, .at f 12 to $15 per 100.
This yellow variety seems earlier than
the white and appears to have moresub-
stance. Carnations are now scarce, and
will be for several weeks, until the plants
become established.

Jottlng:s.

Mr. Turner, foreman for J. A. I'e-
terson, is the proud papa of a little girl.

The Cut Flower Store is the name of
an incorporated establishment, the head
of which is W. A. McFadden. They have
recently fitted up a store very haud-
Bomely and artistically to retail cut
flowers.

Frank W. Ball was inColumbus during
the week, interviewing Hon. John R.
McEean.

Within the past few days we have had
two or three hard frosts which have
killed all outdoor flowers; so we shall
have no cosmos this season in this sec-
tion. E. G. GILLETT.

Now Heady
for Delivery.

Violet CDltiiie.

See
Advertisement,
Page 1012.

October 7, 1899.

The F=lorists' Exchhisge.

1007

A FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT!

Kencia Belnioreana and ForHteriaiin, 3 In.,

and Latauia Borbonica. 4 m , 25c. eaeb.
Chinese l*riinro§e, flaest friDged varieties, 2 In.,

$2.(10 : -m In., »3.00 per lUO ; 3 In.. t4M per lou.
Asparagus »>preugerl and Plumosus, 2 In.,

$5.00 per 10.1.
Cyclnmen RiKanteum.S In. $6; 4 In, $10 per 100.
Rex Begonia, finest mixed, 3 In., $4 00 per 100.
Portia, iVIcGowan, Fisher carnations, $3 a 100.
Cineraria, and Aiiipeiopsis Veitchil, 2 In..

$2.00 per 100. Casb wllh order.

SEO. M. EH9IANS, Newton, M. J.

Fine, hushy plants, in 4 inch pots, ready to
shift in 6 or 6^ inch pots, for Xmas blooming,
$6,00 per 100.

FICUS ELASTICA S°^'Sf?'\'=n^p'r'H''

. ,., iromSJ toSOin. high,

in 6H Inch pots. $6.00 per doz.

CYPERUS ^'°^' bushy plants, in 3 inch

pots, ready to shift in 4'8, at

$7.00 per 100.

^"Cash with order, please.

GODFREY iSGHMANN.Rising Sun, Phila., Pa.

1012 ONTARIO STREET.
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SPECIAL OFFER

OF CHOICE STOCK

•^ — From the Field.

HARDY PINKS-Anna Boleyn.

86.00 to $8.00 per 100.

DAYBREAK CARNATIONS »|/,y8
DRAC/ENA INDIVISA Touf S°tS

$25.00 per 100.

VINCA VARIEGATA $10.00 penoo.

PANSIES $4.00perl000.

NOTE-For $1.50 we will send by express, buyer
to pay charges, a fair sample of each article enume-
rated, or come and see If convenient.

Terms, Cash with Order.

C. S01.TAU & CO.,

199 Grant Avenue, Jersey City, N. J.

Near West Side Avenue.
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11111,0011 PLOIITJi.

READY TO SHIP.

».„«...„ . Per 100 iroO

rANSIES, large plants, in bud. .$0 75 $6 00
PETUNIAS, Dreer's, 15 varieties

mixed, 214 inch 3 00 18 00

BEGONIA.S flowering. 15 choice

varie ies, named, 2H inch 2 00 18 00

IBESINES, red and yellow, 2)4

inch 2 QQ 18 00

COLEUS, It varieties, named, 214

'00'' 2 00 15 00

VELVET PLANT, 2M inch 2 00 18 00

MAIDENHAIR FERN, ZVi inch 5 OO
ASPARAGnS PDUMOSUS,

6 inch 15 00

FEVERFEW, Little Gem

2Hinch 2 00 16 00

PRIMULAS, Chinese mixed,

2!-i Inch 2 00 18 00

" Oboonica, 2)4 inch 2 00 18 00

Anrioala, 2)4 incb 3 00
Japonica, 2!4 inch 2 00 18 00
GERANIUMS, named. 1 ur selec-
tion, 2\4 inch... 2 00 18 00
" choice mixed, 2H in. 1 75 12 50

Happy Thought,

214 inch 3 00

PELAGONIUM, The Queen,

% inch 2 00

ALTERNANTHERA, 3 varie-
ties, strong, 2J4 inch 2 00 16 00

CIGARPLANT, 2>4 inch 2 00

JERUSALEM CHERRY, 6 inch 10 00

NEW PLANTS. Doz. 100
NEW YELLOW BABY PRIM-

ROSB. 2^iinch $1 20 $10 00

NEW GERANIUM,

De Koo MittlDg, 2H inch 120 10 OO

NEW GERANIUM,

Double Snowdrop, 2H inch.... 1 20 10 00
liOBELIA, Scarlet Bloom, 2^4 in, 1 20 10 00
CASH.

THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., Morris, III.

Mention th* Florlsti' Bxehui(« when wrlUnc.

Browallia Gigantea

Rooted cuttings. |200per 100; 2W In pots.

fl.OU per lOo ; 3^ Id. pots, *6 w per ICO.

Cyclnmen rrlffanteuiii, fine plants, finest strain,

ready for 5 In. pote, $1.50 per doz.; out of 2J* in.

pota, ific per doz.

Baby Primroses (True), out of 4 and 5 Inch pots.

In full Ijlouni, tl.UOper doz.
Gernniuui Iflars, for stock only, from 3i61n. oots.

f 1511 per dozen.
'20U F'oja Hill Carnations, extra atrong
plants, J5 00 per loO.

Cash, please. Order before frost.

HENRY EICHHSLZ, Waynesboro, Pa

FRANKLIN CO.
Mpnttnn the yinrlaf Kxchang*' whftn wrKlnir

DOUBLE PETUNIAS

A Grand Collection of over 75
Named Varieties.

3 Inch potB, 16.00 per 100 ; 2 Inch pots, f 3.00 per 100.

Rooted Ciiiiinss, by mall, |i.25 per 100.

^ ".I !^^^f^^ bloom of Mr. Hughes' petunias,
both double and single, and tbey are very line.

"Hbnry F. Michkll."
Fuchsias, 20 varieties, R. C.. 11.25 pt^r 100
*":?tilnntUes Dyerinnua, R. C. $t,25 per 100.
400 ^milax, nice. 2 inch pots, $1 00 per UO
Heliotrope, rooted cuttings. 15 vara, fl 00 perioo'
Ivy t-eraniums, " U " 11.50 per lOU

Cash with Order, Please.

GEORGE J. HUGHES, Berlin, N. J.

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iSMILAXi

a 2000 3 inch pots, $2.50 per 100. J

■ Strong, healthy plants. ■

i ASA. L. BROWN, ■

■ Davis Avenue, KEARNEY, N. J. ■

5 (Near Newark.) ■

■ ■

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POHBOWN PLOHTS

IN 6-INCH POTS.

DEUTZIA LEMOINE ^>^°^t:u^Z:
DRAC£NA INDIVISA UrL"""'' "^°
CARNATIONS f.ro'c^ya^-s'iS

Defense, 83,50 per doz.

J. THOMAINN,

314 N. Goodman St., ROCHESTER, N. Y.

VTontlnn th* PlorlBtp' Kxrhani

go whon wrltlnr

SURPLUS STOCK.

Hydrangeas, pink and white, out of field

tor 7 and o inch pots, $25 per 100. '

Hy dranKeas, in pots, 4 and Oinches, 88 and

$15 per 100.
jerasaleni Clierry, 3 weeks in pots, ICO

ot berries on plant, extra fine, 6 and 7 inch

pots, $30 and $30 per 100.
Cy perns Alteriil follus, in6.6, 4and2U

inch pots, $26, $20, $12 and $4 per 100.
Genista Raceniosa, 6 and 5 inch pots,

$25 and $18 per IIIU.
Selaginella Kmlllana, 2V4 inch pots.

$3 per 100.

xooo Carnations lelt. Scott, Portia
and McQowan, 933 per looo.

These plants are fine.

Please send cash with order.

CHAS.ZIMMER,WestCollingswoocl,N.J.

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Cyclamens, Primulas. Cinerarias

SPECIAL QUOTATIONS.

nvplnmpn Persieum Splendent Glgan-

ujruiailicil teuin. flneet strain In the world. In 4

true colors, extra well grown plants, from 3 In. pots

aBBorted, $7.00 per lUU; J65.00 per 1000. Mlxtd. our

selection, 16.(0 per 100; »55 00 per lOOO.

ChiriRSP Primrn^PQ fringed foliage.
„, , r r Mini uses, best market varieties.
Single, from flats, $1.75 per 100; from 2 In. pots. *2 CO
per 100; from 3 In. pots. $5.00 per 100.

Double White and Red, from 3 In. pots, $6.00 per
IIJO; Single Blue, 3 In. pots, $6.00 per 100.

CinnmriaS !'''''••. JIix. Grandiaora, from
UIIIDI at lao flata. $1.75 per 100.

J^"Satl8factIon guaranteed.

PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa.

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HELIOTROPE

A kind very suitable for fore-
tag, prepared lor benctalnK, 3 lu.
pots, per 100, S3— Casb.

Wn. STUPPE,

Mollis, L. I., N. Y.

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TKRRKGON

Large Clumps,

r.-ic. per doz., $.5.00 per 100.

GRAFTED LILACS, CHARLES X.

All finely budded, from (j inch pots,
$15.00 per 100.

Cash wltu order, please, not C. O. D.

SEt GUFF NURSERY, Sea Cliff, L I., N.r.

FD. BOULON, Peop.
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CINERARIAS

For CHRISTMAS FLOWERING.

We are the largest growers of this heautlful plant
In America and grow Immense quaotltles hoth for
Christmas and Kaeter. Sales amounting to over 100 OiX)
yearly, which Id Itself epeaki eloquently of our
Superior Strain. 23-4 Inch, f:i.00 per Uiu.

WHITTON & SONS,

Wholesale FIorlBts. City & Green Sts., UTICJ, N.Y.

Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

CTCLIMEII GllilliriUM

strong plants in splendid condition.

2 inch pots $4.00 per 100.

3 " 7.00

Cash with Order.

C. W. cox, Phila., Pa.

SECOND AND BRISTOL STS.
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DlliDese Pfiniroses

out of 2 Inch pots, $1,50 per 100.
Cash with order.

H. STAHLHUT, Brooklyn, N. Y.

N. E. Cor. New Lots Road and Shepherd Ave.
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PRIMROSES

Chinese, ready for 3 in. pots, per 100. $1 75-
per lOOO, $17.00. •- • i- ". ♦'•i",

Obconlcs Grsndlflora. ready for 3 In. pels

per lOO, $1.7.5 ; per 1000, $17.00.
Obconica Orandlflora Rosea, ready for 3

in. pote, $1.7.1 per 100.

F O R B E S I I "er'lWoo!"'" """

PANSV PLANTS, per 100,600.; 1000, $2 75

CASH WITH ORDEK.

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio.

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Asparagus ^Prengerl.ZH inch pots, $6.00

Asparagus J'^oTplr'ro"'' '^^ ''"'*' ■'°''-
Carex Variegata p^^m'' *"""• *^'"

Be?Onia Rex '° variety, 5 inch pane,
* IV*. A $10.00 per ICO,

Cvclamen ""f'^.K^'" '° * colors, 2m inch

^J ""'*-" pots, $5.00 per 100.

Qrevillea Robusta p^riSo*" p"''- ^^^

VIOLETS ^i^'fa strong fleld-grown clumps
"^'-" '-' of Princefs cf Wales. $8 00 ner
100; California, $5.00 per 100. ^

All of the above plants are in fine condition
and are sure to give satisfaction.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich.

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PRIMULAS

From 23/2 inch pots, ready for a shift
into larger size,

$5.00 per 100. $40.00 per 1000.

We grow our own seed, keep each variely
separate and guarantee an equal number cf
each color in every order sent out,

BEAR 1I« MINU we will have an
exira fine lot of well fruited

OTAHEITE ORANGE TREES

Ready for Christmas delivery.

CHAS.ZELLER&SON

Flatbush, BROOKLYN, N. Y.

Cash with order from unknown parties.

^entlon the Florists' Exchange when writing.

PRIMROSES

Ready for 3 inch pots. We" known as the finest larce flowering fringed varieties grown

"fso" t 3^0O*'fa*t'e. ^^ """^ Double. S3.00 per 100 ; «17 00 per lOOo!

XXX stroiiK and fine, out of 314 inch pots, choicest varieties, »6,00 per 100.

Extras added liberally to belp pay Expressage.

PRIMULA OBCONICA ROSEA-The finest of all the Obconioas, S3. 00 per 100-

XX GIANT PANSY SEED. XX

The best ot Mammoth varieties; no finer ever offered ; all the seed plants critically selected '
Packet, 3500 seeds, »1. 00; half packet, 50 cts.

SIKICILY CASH PRICES,

The Ifome ol
I'rlmrone^,

JOHN F. RUPP, SHIREMANSTOWN. PA.

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SOOO BEHOIIIH m m 5000 PBIiOSES exib fje

Per 100

Begonia, Rex, assorted. 334 in $4 00

" " named... 6.00

Impatlens Sultani, 2^ in 3.00

Primrose Chinese, ex. fine strain, 8)4in..! 8.00

Manettla Bicolor, 3 in 6 00

Farquhar Violets, 2^ Inch 3 (lO

Double White Stock. 3inch ...,..'. 3 00

Forget-Me-Not (Winter Flowering) 2Hin' 4.00

GERANIUMS. penoo

Assorted ji.sq

Mixed 1 25

Mars. Happy Thought ] g.oo

Mrs. Pollock 2.00

Mrs. Parker \\\\ ^(^

Silver Leaf. Rose Scented, Ivy ,, l!50

Mme. Salieroi '' 1^35

Freak of Nature [][[ 4.0O

Per 100
.$3.C0, $4.00 and $6.00
6.C0

Lemon Verbena

Baby Primrose, 2^ in.

GERAISIVMS—

Sweet Scented, Mrs. Pollock, Pansy, 2H in.$4.00

Mrs. Parker % 00

Happy Thought, 2% m ."." i'oo

Silver Leaf, 2i/o in ....'.'.'.'.'. I'oo

Begonia, Rex ^I^og

Inoarnata Gigantea '.'." sioo

Flowering 3 00

Impatiens Sultani g'oo

nfanettia Bicolor 200

Forget-Me-Not (Winter FVoweringy;!;" £00

TERMS, CASH OR C. O. n.

GREENE & UNDERHILL, WATERTOWN, N. V.

ICentloa tht FlorliU' Bzehanx* wh«n wrtUnr

1008

The Plorists' Exchange.

Boston.

Frost Cuts Down Outside Stock.

A sharp frost on Sunday night cut
off much of the out-of-door stock, and
the frosts of Monday and Tuesday nights
finished almost everything outside, ex-
cept candytuft. This shortened up the
supply a little on Monday, more so on
Tuesday, and on Wednesday it was
hardly possil)le to obtain an.y quantity
of good stock, tarnations suffered most
from the frosts, and when this source of
supply was cut off it left the various
wholesale markets nearly barren of ear-
nations. Some of the growers at the
Flower Market received from fS to f4 a
100 for stock Wednesday morning.

Koses, too, have shortened up some-
what owing to the cold snap. Growers
were holding the best Kaiserin and ('ar-
not at $1.50 and fJ a dozen Wednesday
morning and selling them all at these
figures. Beauty bring from 7.">c. to .$'J a
dozen for the usual sizes, and Bride and
Bridesmaid make from Ji2 to $G a 100.

The paSMUg of the aster has occasioned
a more brisk demand for chrysanthe-
mums, which are becoming more plenti-
ful and improving in size, (iood white
ones, of which Lad.v Fitzwygram is the
leading variety, bring from 7r)C.to i$l.."iO
and ^2 a dozen. Vellowa have appeared,
chiefly Yellow Queen, wtiich do very well,
being of better size than most of the
white ones in the market, bringing f l' to
^2. .50 a dozen for good flowers.

Violets are much more plentiful, of bet-
ter quality, and meet with an increased
demand; average price $1 a 100. Valley
is plentiful at from $-J to $i a 100.

Frnit and VeH:etable Show.

The annual exhiliitinn of fruits and
vegetables, of the .Massarliusetts Horti-
cultural Society, was held Thursday and
Friday, September 28 and 2'J. The
quality of thestock shown was excellent.
The prizes in the fruit classes were
awarded as follows:

Twelve Baldwin apples and twelve
Hubbardson apples, Joshua C. Stone;
twelve Bosc pears and twelve Sheldon
pears, A. T. Brown; twelve Gravenstein
apples, C. F. Boyden; twelve Greening
apples, .Joshua C. .Stone. Twelve Anjou
pears, first, Geo. V. Fletcher; second,
Wm. Milman; third, A. T. Brown;
fourth, F. W. Damon. Twelve Bartlett
pears, first, Geo. V. Fletcher; second,
Varuum Frost; third, A. T. Brown;
fourth, M. W. Chadbourne. Twelve
bunches Concord grapes, first, C. T. Ha.v-
ward; second, E. A. Adams; third, H.
K.Kinney; fourth, W. D. Hinds. Twelve
bunches Worden grapes, first, E. .V.
Adams; second, F. J. Kinney; third, H.
R. Kinney, and fourth J. S. Chase.

E. O. ()rpet, gardener to Mr. E. V. R.
Thayer, showed a fine hybrid cattleya —
C. Bowringiana X C. labiata — a great
improvement on C. Bowringiana in size
and color. Tliere was also an excellent
display of dahlias staged by H. F. Burt.
The show was well attended.

Jottings.

John W. Delay, Beacon street, has
returned from a seven weeks' vacation,
most of which he spent in Europe.

Tlie store on Beacon street, formerly
occupied by F. W. Hiatt, will again be
used as a florist's store; this time a Mr.
Scott, from West Roxbury. is to I'un it.

Boston has now another wholesale
■concern — Boston Florist Exchange, .J. M.
Cohen, proprietor. Mr. Cohen, who has
been in the retail business on Chapman
Place, is proprietor of this place, but it is
to be run entirely separate from the re-
tail store. He has had a good-sized ice
chest put in, and has already started
business.

On Thursday, .September 28, the mem-
bers and ladies of the Massachusetts
l-'rnit Growers' Association, numbering
about sixty, who areholding theirfonrth
Fall field meeting, visited the estate of H.
H. Hunnewell, at Wellesley, Mass. S. T.
Maynard, secretary of the association,
looked out for the comfort of the party
in an elflcient manner. The association
attenili'd thi' I'ruit and Vegetable Show
at Horticultural Hall in the afternoon.

Joseph Fuller was down from Leomin-
ster on the opening dn.v of the show.

N. F. McCarthy sold a lot of carna-
tions, some of which were frftm Wm.
Nicholson, together with a lot of palms,
ferns and violet plants, Friday, Septem-
ber 29.

L. H. Foster was found at home i)U8y
straightening out matters after his four
months' sojourn in ICurope, he having
returned on Wednesday, Septemljer 27.
He is experiencing a brisk demand for
ferns.

Just across the street I found Lawrence
Cotter busy protecting some of the more

tender things from frost. A look through
the houses showed a nice, clean lot of
healthy stock. His houses of Kaiserin
and Carnot, which he has been cutting
from all .Summer, are now about done,
and will soon be emptied, to be followed
by lilies, of which he will have in the
neighborhood of eight tliousand pots for
Easter. A nice lot of Crimson Rambler
and a few Yellow Rambler are also to
be brought in for Easter.

Welch Bros, are receiving two or three
times a week a few choiceseedling carna-
tions, many of which are variegated va-
rieties, some being quite fragrant — a
quality that has been missing in many
variegated kinds.

President-elect S. A. F., E. M. Wood,
was at New York for the Dewey celebra-
tion, having been a participant in the
great naval parade of Friday, as a guest
of Mr. Keith.

A part.v of his Boston friends tendered
an informal dinner to Edwin Lonsdale
(who is a delegate to the Farmers' Na-
tional Congress in convention here), at
the .Squantum Inn, Squantum, on Wed-
nesday afternoon.

The October meeting of the Gardeners
and Florists' Club, of Boston, was held
in the library room at Horticultural
Hall, on Tuesday evening. President
Elliot presiding. F. J. Norton.

New York.

Marltet Notes.

Our Dewe.v celebration was a great
thing, but it did not affect the flower
market nearly so much as the frosts that
came Sunday, Monda.y and Tuesday.
Last week the stores of the commission
dealers were filled to overflowing with
dahlias and other outside flowers; this
week these are gone and for good. The
first frost that came was decided enough
to cut them off clean — no gradual dimin-
ishing of the supply, as usually occurs,
but a complete change, from a glut in
the market to no supply at all is what
has happened to all outdoor flowers.

While the frost has dealt a severe blow
to the growers of semi-hardy stock, it
has been a great benefit to those growers
of chrysanthemums who were fortunate
enough to have plenty of the earlier va-
rieties to ship to market. For instance,
last week chrysanthemums went beg-
ging, at any price from 1.5c. down; this
week they sell at from 20c. up; good
Montmort bring $S per dozen. Merry
Monarch came in at the beginning of the
week andsoldat$4perdozen. Thisbeing
the only large white in the market the
flowers were quicklj' grabbed up, and by
Thursday the price of this variety liad
jumped to f 5 per dozen.

In roses American Beauty is still in
greatest demand. The supply is steadil,y
increasing, and prices have not varied
much, from $:i per dozen down, though
in a few instances, where the stock has
been very fine, .f-t per dozen was reached.
Bride and Bridesmaid have climbed up
considerably during the last few days,
specials bringing f6 per 100, and a few
dozen even reaciiing 8c. each. Meteor
are in good demand and bring from $5
down, according to quality.

Carnations have felt a marked im-
provement; in fact, sometimes there has
not been enough to supply the demand.
Short-stemmed flowers bring 75c. per
100; standard grades, $1 to $1.50, and
fancy varieties, $2 to $:i. This is the
first week fancies have appeared in any
quantit.v this season.

Lily of the Valley is fetching from $:i to
$1 per 100, and all the stock coming in
is clearing out well.

Orchids are very plentiful, especially
cattleyas, and -lOc. is all that can be real-
ized for the very choicest; medium, sized
flowers selling at 25c.

Smilax, asparagus and adiantum are
not in much demand, and the prices re-
main as quoted in market column.

Violets are becoming plentiful-and
bring from 50c. to $1.25 per 100, accord-
ing to quality.

The sending to market of inferior vio-
lets has been the cause of their being sold
on the streets in quantity almost before
the retail stores have begun to handle
them. This must tend to cheapen these
flowers somewhat in the eyes of the peo-
ple who are willing to pay a fair price
for good violets, and a quantity of infe-
rior flowers in the m.irket will have a
tendency to hold down the price of the
better grade.

Among the Retailers.

J. H. Small & Sons' Avindow has
been one of the most attractive sights of
Broadway all this Summer, and this
week it has been madeespecially effective
by a gorgeous display of cattleyas. The
Dewey celebration brought with it some

good orders for elaborate bunches, etc.,
to be presented to the Admiral, the ('olo-
nial Dames and the Daughters of the
Revolution each sending him beautiful
offerings.

Alex. McConnell, 45th street and Fifth
avenue, put up a beautiful basket of
flowers during the Dewey celebration,
one that was somewhat out of the or-
dinary run. Instead of stemming and
wiring, the flowers were all placed in
small vases holding water, and over the
handle small glasses were wired in which
the orchids were placed. Mrs. Roosevelt
was the recipient.

Auction Sales.

F. H. Dressel will have the second
sale for the year at his greenhouses, Wce-
hawken Heights, on Wednesday, October
11, commencing at 11a.m. Thestock
to be offered comprises a well grown col-
lection of palms, Boston fern, drae.enas,
ficus, asparagus and mixed ferns. Cleary
& Co. are the auctioneers.

In the auction rooms, Tuesda.v, the
number of bidders was not so large as is
usually seen, probabl.y on account of the
yacht "race; though the sales were satis-
factory in both estaiilishments.

The collection of orchids, owned by the
late Prof. O.C. Marsh, of Yale University,
has been on exhibition since Tuesday, in
the rooms of the American .\rt Associa-
tion, G East 2;Jd street, and was sold at
public auction on Friday and Saturday.
The entire collection numbers l,;i!70
plants, and 27:! varietiesare represented.
Thomas E. Kirby was the auctioneer.

Round About.

E. C. Horan is receiving consign-
ments of violets that, for color, size and
fragrance, are all that could be desired.
A new sign has been placed in front of
the store » hich is very neat and unique,
being an imitation rose leaf with Mr.
Horau's autograph traced across in gilt
letters.

Blauvelt & Guttmanhavehadthe front
of their store painted and a new ice box
put in the basement. They are receiving
choice Bride and Bridesmaid roses regu-
larly.

Thos. Young, Jr., is handling some fine
violets, chrysanthemums and rosea con-
tinually.

.1. McManus is showing some good
cattleya blooms.

W. F. Sheridanreceives large shipments
of American Beauty daily, also fancy
Flora Hill carnations.

.lohn Young is handling fine cattleyas,
Dcndrobium formosum and lily of the
valley.

Young & Nugent are having some fine
blooms of Merry Jtonarch chrysanthe-
mum, also plenty of good violets.

J. K. ■Allen receives flue sliipments
along all lines, roses and carnations
being to the fore.

In town — L. F. Darnell, manager for J.
M. Gasser, Cleveland, Ohio; Wallace C.
Nash, Montrose, Pa.

Wm. Plumb is back from a short vaca-
tion spent in the country.

The entertainment committee of the
N. Y. Gardeners' Society met Wednesday
evening and decided to have a dinner and
social in the rooms, G4 Madison avenue,
.Saturday next, October 14. Tickets will
be f 1.25 each, and the committee will be
glad to hear, at the earliest opportunity,
from those intending to be present.

'I'he Florists' Club meets Monday even-
ing at 7:30. The matter of an exhibi-
tion, in connection with the S. A. F.
trade exhibit, next year, will come up for
consideration. A large attendance is re-
quested. The bowlers will meet at the
alleys on Monday afternoon.

Grand Rapids.

A Hard Frost.

Hard frost has completely de-
stroyed all outdoor crops, it being espe-
cially severe on the farmers, who will
lose most of their late potato crop. The
temperature dropped to from 18 to 20
degrees, according to location. T'arna-
tions are all housed, some even being
placed in cold frames tor sale. Trade is
good, flrst-class for this season, and
flowers, even to roses, scarce. A carna-
tion famine exists; outside shipping
alone would take many times the exist-
ing supply. When chrysanthemums come
in it may not be thus. Roses bring $1
per dozen; carnations, 2oc.; Beauty,
|l.50 to $2 per dozen.

State Fair.

The State Fair was, as far as
quality and quantity of exhibits and va-
riety of midway and other attractions
were concerned, a complete success, but
the weather on its two best days for at^
tendance, was wild, rainy, cold and raw.

Despite this serious drawback the at-
tendance was sufficient to leave a balance
on the right side of the ledger. The fruit
exhibit was scant, this being on account
of the severity of the Winter weather — a
Ijoor fruit year; what there was, how-
ever, was of good quality. The plant
and cut flower exhibits were good, espe-
cially the floral designs. .lames Schols
and Wm. Cunningham exhibited plants
and cut flowers. Henry Smith cut
flowers, and Crabb & Hunter, plants.
The tug of war was on the floral designs;
each had a frame on an easel, bordered
with roses and pansies. Smith's, roses
and singlesunflovvers; Schols's, roses, as-
ters and alyssum. In the center square,
on a border of white asters. Smith had a
shield, the upper section of which was
blue sprinkled with individual flowers of
Clematis paniculata, and the lower two-
thirds vertical rows of alternating lines
of red and white carnations. He was
easily first. Schols had two golden cycas
leaves, stems crossed, leaves bent so as
to form an empire wreath; in this space,
on a ground of winte carnations, were
lettered, "Michigan State Fair, 50th An-
niversary," Cunningham had a ship in
his, very tastily worked out on a ground
of tilue ageratum for sky; on the side of
the ship was the name Columbia. The
judgewasunable to decide which was the
better of the two, so secoud money will
be divided. In fancy foliage bed Crabb
& Hunter was first, Schols second; lawn
flower bed, Sclinls first, Crabb & Hunter
second. General collection of stove and
greenhouse plants, Wm. Cunningham
finst; Crabb & Hunter second. General
collection of palms, eight varieties, Crabb
& Hunter first; Cunningham second;
twelve palms, in 6 and 8-inch pots, Wm.
Cunnineham first; Crabb & Hunter sec-
ond. Specimen palms, Crabb & Hunter
first; Cunningham second. Specimen
fern, same award. The remainder of the
premiums was pretty well distributed
among all three.

Mr. Rolker, of New York, was a visitor
this week. G. F. C.

Denver, Col.

In the floricultural department of the
fair held here last week the Park P'loral
Company, of Denver, secured the silver
medal offered by the festival committee
for the largest and best display, first
prizes for the best collection of palms
and ornamental foliage plants, green-
house and dwelling house plants, best
specimen of palm, best specimen rubber
tree, best collection of perennial flowers,
American Beauty roses, best twelve
blooming geraniums and best single
geranium. For decorated mantels the
Capitol Hill Floral Company was given
flrst and the Park Floral Company
second.

W. W. Wilmore secured flrst prize for
the best collection of dahlias, while E. E.
Winters carried oft all special prizes, in
addition to securing second prize in the
best exhibit contest.

Tlie exhibit included many varieties
of surpassing beauty. Among the best
were the Gloire de Lyon, a pure white
dahUa; Kaiser Wilhelm, Mme. Eugenie,
Yellow Queen, Grand Duke Alexis, Pion-
eer, Cinderella and Harmony. President
H. Harris, of the El Paso County Horti-
cultural Society, had an immense display
of sweet peas and other cut flowers.

Reader, this is your colunm. Let U8 know
what you are doing. It will keep your name
before your fellow-craftsmen and Interest
many.

Winchester.— Samuel W, Twombly is a re-
publican candidate for Congress. He is over
80 years of age.

Rome, N. Y.— Thomas L. Hurst, who form-
erly conducted a greenhouse here, died on Sat-
urday, September 23, aged 70 years.

Northampton, Mass.—G. A. Thiele, form-
erly foreman for A. N. Pierson, at Cromwell,
Conn., has accepted a similar position with
W. H. Field, of this place.

KnoxTille, Tenn.— J. D. Carnes. Of Ibis
place, was killed in a railroad wreck, Augusts
last. His establishment is now being con-
ducted by his widow, Mrs. Idella Carnee.

Married.

Born — Rhode. — George Born, traveling
salesman for the Madison Seed Co.,
Manitowoc, Wis., was married Tuesday,
September 10, to Miss .Selma Marie
Rhode.

Chas. A. Kumpf, of Kumpf Bros., Buf-
falo, was married last week.

October 7, 1899.

Thb Florists' Exchange.

1009

St. Louis.

Havoc Caused by Frost.

A killlijg frost occurred on the
nlglit of the ailth ultimo — the earliest
hard freeze in the history of the Weather
Bureau, or within the memory of old-
time florists. The damage was not con-
fined to low places, though they, of
course, suffered most. Geraniums In low
ground were ruined and nearly every-
thing went up, in the way of outside
stock. In consequence there is now a
tremendous shortage of flowers.

The demand is good and supply ex-
tremely short; everything that looks like
a flower sells at a high price. Roses
bring 5c. and Gc; carnations, 2c. for
common stock. Telegrams to Chicago
and as far East as Pennslyvania brought
no relief.

This being the date of one of our most
notable society events — a big ball— it
creates an extra demand for Beauty and
other fine flowers. We presume the
dearth willnotlastlong, as a good many
growers have not begun to send in their
products yet.

Flower Show Notes.

Thechrysanthenium show commit-
tee held a meeting to further the getting
out of the program and other important
work. ICverything so far is in a sat-
isfactory shape; hberal private premiums
are offered and the indications are good,
excepting, possibly, for exhibition plants,
which may not be up to the standard in
quality or quantity.

News Jottings.

The Reissen Floral Co. have the
decorations of the Merchant's Exchange
for the Veiled Prophet ball. They will
use about 12 wagon loads of plants.
The main feature will be the decoration
of the fountain, the base of which is to
be banked with colored foliage plants;
second tier and top with mas.ses of cut
flowers. When completed it is to resem-
ble an immense bouquet. The decora-
tions are much more elaborate than last
year, for which the firm is prepared.

Visiting florists: Mrs Anna Heacock,
Parsons, Kan.; C. S. Ford, with A. Her-
mann, New York; C. P. German, Macon,
Mo., and .James McPheron, Carrolton,
111. C. C. S.

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Quoted on application. State size
and quantity wanted. No order
too small to receive careful atten-
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The F=lorists' Exchange.

J. K. ALLEN,

Wholesale Commission Dea'er In

CUT FLOWERS

57 W. 'iSih Sireel, New York.

Orders by mall or telepraph promptly attended to.
Telephone, i67 Madison Square.

ROSES. Blue and White VIOLETS. Specialties.

BLAUVELT & GUTTMAN,

36 W. 27th St., NEW YORK,

loUe Conin Msls

ConBlgnmenta of flrst-claBS etock solicited.
Oriera by mall or telempti receive the best ot
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CITFIOWER EXCBANGE

404-412 E. 34th St.. N.Y., n«tr Ferry.

Open every Morning at 6 O'clock a.m. for the

Sale of Cut Flowers.
Thli !■ not a commission house ; the market

conststa of Individual stands.
* Well Space for Advertising Purposes to Rent
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WM. H. CUNTHER, I

Wholesale Florist

VIOLETS AND CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

ConelgnmentB Solicited.

30 West 29th St., New York.

Telephone, 2300— 38th Slreet.

MICHAEL A. HART,

Wholesale & Commission Florist,

44 W. 29th St., New York.

Telephone, 335 Madison 8q.

All kinds of Rosea, Violets and Carnations a

Specialty.

ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.

JULIUS LANG,

Wholesale Florist

63 WEST SOtli ST.

OOBfllgnmenta Solicited. NEW YORK,

FRANK MILLANG,

Wholesale Commision Dealer in

CUT FLOWERS

408 E. 34th SL, NEW YORK CITY.

Cut Flower Exchange.

Telephone Callt*.i99 Aladison Square.

THE NEW YORK CUT FLOWER CO.

119-121 West 23d Street,

1 12-1 14 West 24th Street,

trttjkotf 733-l8tlu NEW YORK.

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HEADQUARTERS FOR SUMMER ROSES

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'Wholesale Commission Jobbers

In Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturers of Wire Work.

45, 47, 49 WABASH AVENUE, - - CHICAGO, ILL.

WALTER F. SHERIDAN,

Wholesale Commission Dealer in ^LJT JpLrOWtllvS

39 W. 28th STREET, NEW YORK.

Receiving Extra QuaUty AM. BEAUTIES and all other varieties of Roses.
TELEPHONE 902 MADISON SQUARE. CARNATIONS.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Namee and Varletlu

A. BUAOTY.tanuy— spoclal...

" extra

No. 1

" CullB& ordinnry.

Bride

rrideemaid

Hoate

^ Jacqueminot

S K. A. Victoria

•» La France ordinary

e " extra

Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan. .

Niphetos

PapaGontier

Perle

Souv. de Wootton

OBO BIOS— Cattleyas

Cypripediums

Dendrobium tormosum..

" others

r Inf'r grades, all colors..
M ( White.. ..

e Standard ) Pink

2 VAaiETiES ) Red

^ ( Yel.&Var..
* •Fancy— j White

J- ("The blRhest ; P'°''

C9 Btandardvar) ( Yel.&Var..

^ Novelties

Adiantdm

asparaqds

ASTEKS

Chrysanthemoms

DAlblES

Gladiolus

Lilies

Lily of the Valley

Mignonette— ordinary

*' fancy

Shilax

TrBKHOSES

Violets

New York

Oct. 6, 1899

Boston

Sept. 27 18

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Oct. 4. 1899

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Oct. 4, 1899

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Oct. 3. 1H99

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1.25 to
.... to

.75 to
10.00 to 60.00

.50 to 1.6(1
15.00 to 35.00
.... to ....
3.IAI to

.... to
3.00 to

.... to ....

.... to ....
10.00 to 16.0(1
3.00 to 5.011

.60 to 1.25

1.00
6.00

6.00

6.00
4!6o

4.0(1

.75
1.25
1.26
1.25
1.25
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00

i!2.5

4.00
i'.ilil

For Prices ol Fancy and tjpecl»l Stock «ee our Uorrespondence Colamna.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do n.
guarantee their accuracy, they will he found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

NEW ENGLAND..
HEADQUARTERS
FOR

Frank H. Tbakndly. Chables Schenck.

TRAENDLY & SGHENGK,

Wholesale Florists,

33 W. 28th St. and CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE,

NEW YORK.

Telephone, 270 Madison Sq.

"""Consignments Solicited.

MKntlon th. IHorlata' Bzokann when wrltlnc.

CUT FLOWERS

AMERICAN BEAUTIES

OF WHICH WE HAKE A SPECIALTY

\/\^ELCH BROS. 15 Province St., Boston, Mass.

SAMUEL S. PENNOOK,

'U^liolesale Florist

Commencing October 2nd, until further notice, we will be open from

7.30 A. M. to 8.00 P. M.

.£i.3X/;E. BE-ifti-TTTlES arLcL ■^.A.IjXjE:"^" OvLr Specialties.

1612-14-16-18 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

We have a fine
grade of every-
thing in market
at present.

Send us a Trial
Order and we
will do the rest.

EDW. C. HORAN,

47 West 28th Street,

Telephone,

421 Madison Sq.

NEW YORK.

CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE.

Receiving Daily

Fine

PRES. CARNOT

KAISERINS,

METEORS,

BEAUTIES,

Etc.

JOHN YOUNG,

Wholesale Florist

51 WEST 28th ST.,

NEW YORK.
CYCAS PALM LEAVES Always on Hand.

HICKS & CRAWBUCK.
Wholesale Commission Florists,

108 LIVINGSTON ST.,

Conflgnments Solicited. BROOKLYN, N, Y.

lilLaiiiiir

CUT FLOWERS, STRICT LY WHOLESALE

19 Boerum Place, BROOKLYN, N. Y.
Open to receive Consiffomenls of
CIIUIUE KL.OWERS nt any lime.

THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.,
Wholesale Florist,

43 West aSth Street,

NEW YORK.

Wholesale Florists, j^ jobbers ii,

""^Zfj^ SUPPLIES

J 84

FLORISTS' VASES.

Hortlcultnral Aoctloaeera.
HawlbY Sthbbt, boston.

WM. J. BAKER,
Wholesale Florist,

J 432 So. Penti Square,

jtjtPHILADELPHlA, PA.

DUMONT & CO.,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

No. 1305 Filbert St., FtalUdelpUa.

'PHOm, 8922 D.

FRED. EHRET,

Wholesale Florist 1

1403 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE,
PHILADELPHIA.

WM. J. MOORE,

Wholesale Florist,

36 Soutii 16th St., Phila., Pa.

Conslgnmsnts ot First class Stock Solicited

t:E^'I should like to hear from a few
(Tond Carnation prowet-fl.

GEO. M. MOSS,
Wholesale Florist |

32 South 17th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

l.ong Distance Thone, 14330 D.

Conalgnment« of choice KOSES, CARNATIONS,

VIOLETS flollclted.

Fine VALLEY In Btock at all tlmea.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

October 7, 1899.

The F=lorisxs* Exchhnge.

1011

Thomas Young, Jr.

Wholesale Florist

'"''^'!'°L^lt';fshe'd'f87p^'"''■.^• 43 W. 28th street, New York

The Choicest Products

of the Growers' Art

1
1

TACK THIS TAG ON YOUR BOXES!

z'

00
00

J. K. ALLEN,

57 West 28th Street, New York City.

Wholesale Commission Dealer in

— CUT FLOWERS-=

KEEP FROM FROST AND EXTREME HEAT.

I am still at 57 West 28th Street, where Growers will find a Ready Market for their Stock.

00
<0
CO

HIGHEST PRICES !

TELEPHONE 167 MADISON SQUARE.

PROMPT RETURNS!

Mention the Plorlsta' Exchange when writing.

1012

Thb f=LORiSTS' Exchange.

HOW TO GROW GHRYSANTHEMOMS

82 pages, well illustrated. A praclical compilation of matter contributed by many of the
leadlnir eiperta of the day. By far the best work on this subject ever written. It contains
Instructions for each month in the year, also chapters on Training, Diseases, Seed Saving, etc.

OITL^X- 25 CEITTS-
PuMUhed by AMERICAN QARDENINQ. 136 Liberty Street, New York.

Mention the Florlsti' Exchange when writing.

Attention Growers!

We are in position to do particularly well with first-class
METEOR and PERLE stock, and desire to correspond
with growers having prospects of a choice cut of these
roses for the coming season. ^ ^ J- J-

E. C. AriLlNQ, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

W. S HEFFRON MGR.

WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS.

MMttioa tb« PlorlatA' Exah&nge wban wrttlng

►♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ^♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦^

! Green Qalax Leaves

NOW READY.

BRONZE LEAVES Novembe?"ist to loth.

♦

I

I

I Chas. H. Ricksecker, Linville, N. C.
♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦<

Mention the PlnrUtJi' Kxchan^i* wh»n wr-ltlng

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By Prof. B. T. GALLOWAY, Chief, Diulsion of Vegetable'! Physiology
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The work is thoruuK'hl.v pnictical and discusses fully : Varieties
and their Origin : Ldialities wlirrc tlic ( 'rop is likelyto I'rove Profit-
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Here is a book of the highest practical value to all growers,
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The only standard cultural work on aquatics. Written by the
best known grower in America. .Ml florists should own a copy. It
isahand.somei)ublicationas wellas a most useful one. Price, $3.0O.

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A practical work, by a. pi'actical man, on a, subject of the highest
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Price, .$2.50.

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This IB the book floriets should recommend to their cTistomers.

It is written by a woman for women, and its dissemination will

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The above books are published by us, and each one Is standard on the subject

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We can also supply any book on any horticultural subject, no matter where
published.

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2 DUANE STREET, NEW YORK

' >A AAA AAftAAAAArf^-^-*- ■*--*--*--*--*--*--*--^.^.^.^.^

McKELLAR & WINTERSON,

45=47=49 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL.

Our Specialties for Season 1899=1900:

AMERICAN BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS,
HIGH GRADE TEA ROSES,

CARNATIONS (Fancy), VIOLETS
and 'MUMS

Consignments of High-Grade Stock Solicited.

FULL STOCK OF

BULBS, FLORISTS SUPPLIES,

WIRE-WORK, Etc., on Hand.

STRICTLY PURE SHEEP MANURE,

Gathered weekly at Union Slock Yards, Chicago. Order your supply now.
Ton, $1.5; H Ton, $8; .500 llis., $4.50. Write for prices on large lots.

Send us your orders for Fall supply now. We
guarantee satisfaction in every respect. .

McKELLAR & WINTERSON

Mention the P*lorUf g^change when wrlupK

...AT THE.

SYSTEMATIC...
BOOKKEEPING

...FLOWER SHOW

r ^ — ENDORSED BY LEADING . . .

N m^^ HORTICULTURAL SOCIETIES

THE CLERICAL WORK OF EVERY FLOWER SHOW
EXHIBITION SHOULD BE RUN ON BUSINESS LINES.
Our System is the best, the simplest, the least expensive,
and, in every particular, the most satisfactory.

We have devised, for the use

...PRICE LIST OF...

EXHIBITION

STATIONERY.

JOOO Entry Forms, -
Two Exhibitors' Books, -
Two Class Books,
Six Judges' Books,
500 Entry Cards, - -
500 Prize Pasters (assorted).

$2.75
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
1.00

of Managers and Secretaries of
Exhibitions, a set of Account
Books, covering in detail the
orderly and systematicarrange-
ment of every item in book-
keeping, from the time the
Entry Forms are given out to
the payment of prizes and
closing up of accounts, and
this system is so concise and
complete that prize-winners
can be paid off without confu-
sion immediately after Judges'
decisions have been rendered.
This System, once tried, is
ever a favorite ; it can be trutnfully called the greatest Labor
Saver ever placed within the reach of Exhibition Managers.

Descriptive Circulars and samples of books will be mailed
promptly on application to

A. T. De La Mare Ptg. & Pub. Co. Ltd.

p. O BOX 1697, NEW YORK.

Total, - -

77((' ahovf will outfit nil vxhi-
liitiiins, snvf the wry Inr^est.

■=^^0 r. \j o\j.\ loy/,

fmmmmmmmmmm

mmmmmmi

October 7, 1899.

THe I^LORiSTS* Exchange.

1013

Headquarters in Western New York

KOR

ROSES, CARNATIONS

And all kinds ol Seasonable Flowers.

WM. F. HASTING, wholesale
481 Washington street. Commission

Buffalo, N. Y. Florist

Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies & Wire Designs.

Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when wrltlnK.

LEO NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist

N.W.Cor. 1 3th and Filbert Sts.

Lone Distance
Phone 3.45->94 D.

Philadelphia.

f Cholcfi ValUy nnd Roors Sollcllfd.

EDWARD REID,

Wholesale Florist

1626 Ranstead St.. PHILADELPHIA,

Bet. Market and Cheetnut Sts. j

ALL CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON.

Telephone 3966 A.

BASSETT & WASHBURN,

Wholesale Dealers and Growers of

CUT FLOWERS

76 WABASH AVE., CHICAQO, ILL.
« Gretnhouiet at Hinsdale, lil.
h. D. 'Phone at Cblcagq, Main 223.

L. D. ThoDe at Hinsdale, No. 10.

KENNIGOTT BROS. COMPANY.

Wholesale Cut Flowers

42 and 44 E. Randolph Street,

CHICAGO, ILL.

WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY.

WIETOR BROTHERS,

BTJOOEBBOE8 TO

ROQBRS PARK FLORAL CO.,

Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers

OFFIOK AND 8ALK8EOOM,

61 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO.

Headquarters for AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

HOLTON i lUNKEL CO.,

WHOLESILE FLORISTS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
Manufacturers el Wire Designs.

457 Milwaukee St. MILWAUKEE, WIS.

'Phono Main 81<. P, O. Boi 103.

FLORIST

1322 Pine Street,
ST. LOUIS, MO.

C. A. KUEHN,

WHOLESALE FLORIST,

1 122 Piiie St., St. Louis, Mo.

A COMPLETE USE OF WIBE DESKi.NS.
Menuoa til. norm.' iflxcAiui«. whea writing.

RBINBERG BROS.

WHOLESALE GROWERS OF We can fill all orders on short notice

CW^ with all leading varieties of ROSES

I I if [}■ I O %A# ^ H e ""' CARNATIONS. We are Headquar.

U L I I U W C r 9 ten for FINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

6oo.ooo^r«j^ SALESROOM, 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL.

600,000 FEET
OF GLASS.

Mention ihA Florimw' ffxi-hany wh«T» wntlns

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND, wkoleS^lb

CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

No. 67 Bromfleld St. and 18 Chapman Place, BOSTON. MASS.

^ Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

H. W. YOVKiG.

J. B. NWOEKJT, Jr.

YOUNG $c NUGENT,

WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS
42 WEST 28th STREET, NEW YORK.

TKLKPHONE. 2065 MADISON SQUARE.

Orders by Hail or Telegrapli Receive Special Attention.

Mention thg FlorlBtB' Kiphange when writing.

CUT STRINGS. 8 to 10 ft.
long, 50c. per string.

_— _ .,_,T_ "' , ^__,__ '' '■ "; Shipped to any part of the country.

HL. ELLIOTT, - Bi-IgH-bon., l^ass.

Mention the Florlatg^^xchange when writing.

"VTsT.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Names and Varletlee

I

A. Bbautt, fancy— special.

" extra

No. 1

" Culls Sc ordinary

Bride

Bridesmaid

Hosts

Ml Jacqueminot

s K. A. Victoria

« La France, ordinary...

2 " extra

Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Plerpont Morgan.

NlphetoB

PapaGontler

Perle

Souv. de Wootton

ORCHIDS— Cattleyaa

Cypripediums

Dendrobium formosum..

" others

f Inf'r grades, all colors.

Standard
.2 Varieties

" .AVar.
_ •Fancy— ( White .

■- (The highest J 5'°''

W g-ade> of 1 Ked

CD standard var) \ Yel.&Var.

I., Novelties

Adiantdm

aspabaqob

Asters

CHnveANTHEMCMS

Daisies

G LA DioLns

Lilies

Lily OP THE Valley

Mignonette — ordinary. . . ,

" fancy

Smilax

Tdberosks

Violets

I White ....

I J Pink

si Red

( Yel.&Var

Chicago

Oct. 4. '9S

41.110— 42.61
31.00—35.0(1
10.00-15.00
5.00- 8,0(i
4.00- 7.00
4.00- 7.00

4. OP— 7.00

1.00— 6.01

!;.'-56.'6('

1 on- i.6(

2.00— 3.00
3.00— 3.01

2 01 — 3.00
3.00- 3.011

.7.— l.Ol
50,00—80.00
2.0 — 3.00

3.00— 4.01
6.0C— 8.00
4 00- 6. 00

lO.Of-13 60

!5o— i!i6

St. LouU

Oct 2, '99

1.00—15.00

3.00— 6.00
3.0C— 6.00

3!6o- i.W

2.00- 4.00
2.00— 3.00

.60- .73
1.00— 1.51'
1.00— 1.60
1.00- 1.60
1.00- 1.60
....— 2.00
....— 2.00
....— 2.00
....— 2.00

!!!!— i!6o

50.00-76.00

4.00- 6.00

12.60-

15.00

..— 4.01
50— .60

Cincinnati

Oct. 3, '99

10.00-15.00

2.00— 4.01
2.00— 4.00

3.06— b.Oil

2.00- 3.00

1.00- 1.26
l.CO— 1.26
1.00- 1.26

ileo— 2;oo

12.00-15.00

■4.00

3.00— 3. Of

Milwaukee

Oct. 2, 'I

16.00—25.00
10.00—12.61
6.00- 8.01
3.00- 5.ai
3.00— 5.0(1
3.00— 5.00

5.00— 8.0(1

6.00- 8.00

3.00- 5 01

1.10- 2.00
l.CO— 2.fO
1.00— 2.01
l.OO- 2.01

1.00— 2.01

2.01— 3.00
2.f0— 3. CI

2.011— 3.00
2.00— 3.0(1

"76— i.'oO

-16.0(1

Pittsburg

Oct. 3, '99

30.00-25.01
15.00-18.00
8 00—12.01
4.0(1— 6.00
3.00— 6.01
2.00- 8.00

.01

Toronto

Oct. 3 '99

!.0O-

:.oo-

....-26.00
....-10.00
3.0C— ti.uO
3.00- 8.00
2.00— 4.00

3.00— 6.00
3.00— 6.00

2.00- 4.00

26!66-36;66

..- .75
..— 1.50

1.00- 1.51

1 liO- 1.2B

l.Oil— 1.26

1.00— 1.26

!75— i!6('i

35.00—60.0(1

.76- 2.01

6.10—16.0

i'.oij— i'.W
2!6a- i'.tK

ii'i.'66-i5!o(i

50-
.'O.OJ-

- 1.00
■60.00

3.00- 8.00

a'M— i.bb

lOioO-Is'.M
60- ■!75

PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO., Ltd.

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

LONG DISTANCE PHONE
21S7.

CONSIGNMENTS
SOLICITED.

WRITE FOR PRICE LIST.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 705 Ponn Ave., PITTSBURG. Pa.

Mention the tHorlaU' Exchange wban writing.

MOORE, HENTZ & NASH,

Wholesale Commission Florists

Located in Salesroom of the New York Cut Flower Co.

119-121 West 23d St., New York.

Shippers will have the advantage of the finest salesroom, largest trade, and the
soundest system in the United States. Address all goods to the rear entrance,
112-114 West 24th Street, and communieations to

MOORE, HENTZ & NASH, 119=121 W. 23d St., New York.

MeDtloD tbis paper.

References from Growers can be had on Application.

TELEPHONE 773 ISth ST.

CALAX LEAVES

Brilliant Bronze and Green.

$1.26 per 1000. Price in quantity on application.
HARRY A. BUNYARD,

42 West 28th Street, New York City.

M^nilr^n the Floriata' Exchange when writing.

ies

HARDY FEKNS, MOSS, KVEH-
GREENS, GALAX LEAVES,
AND LAUREL FESTOONING.

HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO.,

3(> Court ISqimre, BO!<TON, Itlnsg.

\f«ntton fh.* FInrliWH' R^c-hang^ wnen writlne

I WILD SMILAX I

1 AND LONG NEEDLE PINES. €

5 All Kinds of Decorative Kvergreens. %

i JOHPf 8. DA-W, I

2 Gravella, Ala. C
S Orders fllled promptly on short notice. S
^ Telegraph Station Owassn, Ala. «
#^'%%«%%%%%%%%%%«%%%%%%«%%%%%%%%%%$
Mention th« Floriata' Exchange when writing

tJflLflUEIIVES

AND

LeoGotlioe Sprags

FOR SPRING AND SUMMER US

Write for prices to

HARLAN P. KELSEY,

Building, BOStOH, F^aSS.

Mention the Florl.tj' Ezchanire when writing.

LUFIA STARS

Red ai d ypllow, for r'hriwtnias : sampJe
Ity mail. IHc each; bIho ail kindH of

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES
and DECORATING GREEN

sucn as
CUT I»AI,M LEAVES,

HEMLOCK, LAVREL,

WILD SIUILAX.etc

SEND FOR PRICES.

S. J. LIMPRECHT,

119 West 30th St., New York.

Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing.

DEDOBBTIVE EVEHI}BEE|I8

SPECIAL NOTICE

XO TBE Fr,ORAI« XRADE: !

I am prepared ;to furnish anytbino: In the
Decorative Bvergreen line, on short notice
and at prices to suit the times. 1 have had 13
years' experience in handling and shipping
Decorative Evergreens and I fully understand
all the details of the business. My facilities for
shipping Southern Wild Smllax, Long:
Needle Pines, Holly, Gray Moss. Sheet
Moss, Spbaenum Moss, Ferns, etc., are un-
siirpaseed. No order too small, none too large.
Fast express to all points.

CMII AY «3.60per case of 50 lbs. All
a^iTiiL.ri/\ other goods .iust as cheap.
Send for prices.

JAS. TOMLINSON, Evergreen, Ala.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

usiness Paper
usiness Men:
'^^' Florists' Exchange

1014

The Fl-orists' Exchange.

Mm REDUCED PRICES

You Can Grow Better
and Cheaper Plants in

JADOO

Than in any l<nown
Compost

Send for our New Price Lists.

III! American Jadoo Co.

811 FAIRMOUNT AVE.,
PHILADELPHIA, . PA.

For PLANTS use one-ttiird JADOO
FIBRE and two=thirds Soil.

For BULBS use half JADOO FIBRE
and half Soil.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

SHEEP MANURE

Cleaned and prepared expreasly for florists' use.

"iou will find It the Beoalne article. For reference

to Its being flrst-clasa, I refer you to Henry F. MlchelL

1018 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Trial bags of 150

Iba., $2.50; per ton, $25 00. ».i ton at ton rate.

Cash With Obdke.

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

1012 Ontario St., PHILA., PA.

Mt'ntlon the FlorlBta' Exchanjre when writing

SHEEP MANURE

Thoroughly pulverized and ready for im-
mediate application. Special prices to Klorista
and Seedsmen in lots of 20 tons and up.
Testimonials from Agricultural Department,
University of California. Send for Sample.

GEO. C. ROCDING, Proprietor,

Fresno Fertilizer Works, FRESNO, CAI^.

Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

GEORGE RIPPERGER,

SHEEP MANURE

I have now on hand a large quantity of
Al SHEEP MANimE. ^Bend for Price

Ll9t and Sample

Best Fertilizer for Top Dreaaliiff.

??X?l.'V;o''.r^t!*- LONG ISLAND CITY,

M*ntlon tb« Florlati' Kxchfcnge when writlns.

COMBINING tht
qualities of an
absolute Insect exter-
minator with those of
a vigorous fertilizer.
Recommended and In
nse by the foremost
florl8tB and nurserymen
In the land. For Sale at
the Seed Stores.

ROSE MFG. CO.,

Niagara Falls, New York
Exchange when writing.

Mention Uie FlorlBta'

Steam and
Hot Water

HEATING

Perfectly Installed liy

H. W. GIBBONS,

136 Liberty St., New York, N. Y.

Complete Catalogue, 4 cents.
Mention the Florlsti' Exchange when writing.

HOTHOUSE GLASS

All Sizes a Specialty.

C. S. WEBER & CO.

4 Desbrosses Street, New York,

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writlnc.

r

The Right Cypress for
Greenhouse Material.

Have you heard of Cypress Greenhouse Material that has not been satisfactory ?
If you have it does not follow that Cypress is not the best lumber to use. There is
White Cypress, Yellow Cypress and Red Cypress ; there is Cypress that grows on the
high lands and Cypress that grows in the swamps.

All of these different kinds are not suitable for greenhouse purposes. Do you
know which kind is best and do you know that kind when you see it? If not you
would better buy from those that do know and will deliver exactly what they sell. We
introduced Cypress for greenhouse construction and pushed it to the front. We know
all about it. For fifteen years we have made a specialty of furnishing it, and during
this time we have built up a reputation thai we cannot afford to jeopardize We send
out the best only.

\Vrite for Circulars
or Estimates.

Lockland Lumber Co.,

LOCKLAND, O.

Mention tb. Florist.' Exchang. when WTltinc.

"Coopers" Patem poseniBiiiler

BEST ON EARTH.

Made of thin brass tubing. Easily applied by
anyone. The barbs will hold It Arm. no mutter
what strain Is put on the bote. It will be as
good as new at point mended. Price for hose
with Vior^i in bore. 10ct8. each, or f 1.00
perdoz., pcstpaid.

Box No. 20«:, IN[ADlSON, N. J.

Mention the Florlsta' Bxchan^e when wrltln£.

HVJ^TnTo-use GLAZING POINT

A sure preventive of plass slipping. Equally effective with large or
small glaBB. Made uf zint- will not ruet Last as long as sash bars.
NOTICE THE IIEAIlt this makes them Easy to Drive and Easy
to E.\traet. Two nizeN. ^'wand 7h laches loi g. One pound packages
40 Cents. Packages contain I'JOO points ^n In. size, 800 points ;« In. size.

GH&S. T. SIEBEHT, Man'f'r. '^"'K-b^"''" Pittsburg, Pa.

FOR SALE BY

VACGHAN'S SEED STORE, HENRY F. MICHELI..

New York and CWcago. 1018 Market St., Philadelphia.

WM. C. BECKERT, Allegheny, Pa.

M.nUon th. Florbit.' Bxchang. wh.n wrltlnff.

INTERNATIONAL HEATER CO.

237 WATER ST., NEW YORK.
BOSTON, *7 UNION ST. CHICAGO, 86 E. LAKE ST.

Sfrfn BOILERS ""GREENHOUSES

Over 50 years' experience. Write for Catalogue.

Mention the tHorlgts' Exchange when writing

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress.

BEST GRADES. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP.

A.DIETSCH&CO.shefV.Vl'o"ave.CHICAQO,ILL.

Mention the FlorlBta' Bidiajige when writing.

..TSIE.

SCOLLAY BOILER

FOB

G[GeDl|OUSe|ieallD!I,EtG.

HOT WATER OR STEAM.

FABsriNQTON. Conn., March 9, 1836.
"The Invincible Boiler you placed In my Carnatlou
houses has given great satisfaction. I did not have to
run the boiler hard even when the thermometer stood
18 deg, below zero. It haa proved ' Invincible' In every
respect." Hugh Chksnby, Florist.

SEND STAMP. FOR CATALOGUE AND PRICE LIST
Estimates Cheerfully Given.

JOHN A. SCOLLAY,

" INVINCIBLE." 74 and 76 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn* N.Y

Montl'-'TT t>iB THorliita' TCxchange when writing.

Commercial Violet Culture=

Read Advt. on
page 1012.

NOTES BY THE WJY.

I

Elmiua, N. Y.— Grove P.Kawsou is de-
voting more spacer to violot.s and will
have no plants to dispose of this season.
Carnations have done very well; a total
area of seven houses will be grown to
supply the retail demand. Chrysanthe-
luiims look well, especially the new seed-
lings. -A. pure white Bergmann, very
early, is a decided acquisition.

Hoffman Bros, will have some prize
taliers in chrysanthemums. Violets prom-
ise to be tine.

HoiiNELLSviLLE, N. Y, — Carnations
look remarkably well in this section; W.
A. Wettlin has Daybreak particularly
Hue. A new store front, with plate glass,
adds to the attractiveness of this estab-
hshment. Natural gas will be used as
fuel this Winter as an experiment.

•lAMESTOWN, N. Y. — The big plant of
the Lake View Rose Gardens is rapidly
approaching completion (?) if there is
such a thing as a limit to some of our
friend's ambitious ideas of expansion. A
full description, with illustration, will
shortly appear in the Exchange, show-
ing, among other big things, a chimney
stack, 125 feet — believed to be the tallest
greenhouse stack in the world.

Erie, Pa.— The Erie Floral Co., suc-
cessors to H. A. Niemeyer, are growing
more carnations than hitherto. Snow
Queen and Goliath are the standards.
Mr. Bauer has taken hold of this exten-
sive plant under must auspicious condi-
tions,and will uiiiliiubteiUy make as bril-
hiiut a success as his i)redecewst)r.

Ashtabula, O. — H. Tong divides his
time between his smilax farm here and
his vinery at Erie, where, by the way, he
has a pretty lot of chrysanthemums for
market purposes.

Glenville, O.— August Schmitt is to
the fore with chrysanthemums, both
e.irly and late kinds being in excellent
condition. A number of show and pon-
poins are grown as pot plants for mar-
ket, and as the demand is expected to be
better than for some seasons past, provi-
sion has been made to meet it. Mr.
Schmitt recently met with a carriage jic-
cideut. Just as he was about to step
into the wagon the horse bolted, knock-
ing Mr. Schmitt down and dragging him
for some distance in an unconscious con-
dition ere the brute was stopped. P'ortu-
nately, no bones were broken and the
worthy gentleman will soon be himself
again.

Columbus, O. — .Stock at the I'ranklin
I'ark Floral Co.'s place is in fine shape,
particularly roses. Mr. Knopf was busy
upon an immense wreath, at time of my
visit, and said funeral orders were heavy.

Underwood Bros, are busy getting
stock under cover ere the frost comes.
The delay in obtaining supplies has sadlj'
interfered with the plans of many this
Summer.

Richmond, Ind.— E. G. Hill & Co. have
a promising lot of chrysanthemums. I
never saw them looking better at this
time. Carnations have not suffered to
any extent, proving a vigorous habit
(I specially may tills be said of tlie seed-
lings), having passed through a very
trying Summer. Vi. M.

MA STIC A

FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES.

Proven snperlor to pntty ii.aaier u> apply and stays oo.
^ot affected by extremes of weather. Endorsed by
prominent florlsta. Send for descriptive circular oi
.rlnstlca and Maetlca Ulazlng Machines.

f. 0. PIERCE CO./J'/«T.ur."srilBW Yorli.

Uentlon the FlorlBta' Bxchan«re when writing.

Omaha Exposition

We have purchased the Omaha Exposition complete
and offer for sale about Ten Thousand Dollars' worth
of Tropical and Sub-Tropical Plniits. In ex-
cellent conaltlon. Couipleic list on application. Also

2 Hot Houses complete.

12.000.000 feet of Lumber.

Electrical Apparatus of all kinds.

Machinery of all kinds.

Fire Apparatus.

Pipe, Sash. Doors.

100.000 sq. ft. Trans-Lucent Fibre Roofing.

200.000 8(1. ft. of Wire Imbedded Roofing Glass.

500 squares 24 gauge Steel Rooting

3000 squares Ruoberold Roofing, and numerous other
Items.

We have established a branch office on the Exposi-
tion Grounds at Omaha.

Write for our Catalogue No. 100. Address

CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO.,

CHICAGO, ILL., or OMAHA, NEB,

Mention the Florlita* Sxch&nce when wrltlnr.

October 7, 1899.

The I^lorists' Exchwwge.

1015

REVENUE CLASS CUTTER.

CutB plate and common window glass. Hae bIx cut-
ters " that are BlaBders" In turret head. Price, 50c. each;
$4.U0 per doz., postpaid to uny address.

GEO. N. HULAND. (Dept. C), Washington. D. C.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS

C. HENNECKECO.

FinaT Quality. Cream Coloii.
IX In., per 1000.12 40 I 3!4 in . per 1000, t 4 95

2 in., " .. 2 75 4 in., " 120
2H in., " .. 3 35 I S in., •• 10 80

3 in., ■• .. 4 70 1 6 in., " 16 50
Packages extra.

MILWAUKEE,
WIS.
Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS!

Packed Id small crateB, easy to handle.

Price per crate
120 7 In. pots In crate, $4.;*"

R *' " .1 I

Price per crate
,500 2 In. pots In crate, (4.88
15002M f- •• 5.25

r5002>5 " " 6.00

10003 " '• 5.00

800 3M " " 5.80

5004 •• " 4.50

5205 " " 4.51

144 6 •• " 3.16

60
48 9
4810
2411
2412
1214
616

3.00
3.6(1

3.60
4.S0

4.50,
Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list
of Cylinders for Cut Flowers. Hanging Baskets. Lawn
Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off for cash wltli order.

HILFINCER BROS. POTTERY,

OR.... FORT EDWARD. N , Y.

August Rolkkb & Sons, New Tork AgcDta,

52 Dby Stbbbt. Nbw Toek City

Uentlon the IHorlets' Ezcbange when writing.

Florists' Boxes

AND

flailing Packages

The Dayton Paper Novelty Co,,

DAYTON. OHIO.

Mention the Florleta' Kzch&nge when writing.

"NIGOMITE"

(patent)

Vaporlnsecticide

No labor required. Harmless to
bloom and foliage. A certain killer of

RED SPIDER, CREEN FLY

and all oilier Iiihcci PeHts.

SOLD BY SEEDSMEN.

The Tobacco Warehousing & Trading Co
LOUISVILLE, KY.

Mention the FHorlsts' Exchange when writinr

BRANCH
WAREMOVSI

KEARNEY ANB
WESTSlPiAVCS^
Jersey City N J

Jackson AVE &PEARso^5i,
iONG Island fiiT,NY.

^CTORY.
713=719

Wharton

^^^ St.-

M:entlon the FloiistB' Exchange when writing.

Use Our
Improved

Sample mailed free with
List of Sizes and Cuts.

GUT FLOWER BOX

ELLIS & POLLWORTH, Milwaukee, Wis.

Mention the Floristg' Exchange when writing-

SILKALINE

Just the thing for
tying BouquetB and
stringing Scallax.

Manufactured Ex-
pressly for Floristsby

JOHNC.MEYER&CO..

87 Summer St.. Boston ,Ua38
Mention the Florists' Bxchanfre when writing.

The Florists'
Hail Association

insures ll,50n.ono srjuare feet of glass
and has «6,800.00 Keserve Fund.

For Particulars Address

JOHN G.ESLER.SsG'y, Saddle River, N. J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

CANE STAKES.

From (i to 10 feet long,
$2.50 per thousand.

jeS- CASH AVITH OKDER -r&_

C. C. NANZ, Owensboro, Ky.

Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

INDIAN GARDENING...

PublUhed Weekly at C'alcuita, India.

The only horticultural journal In the East. Edited by
H. Bt. John Jackson, F. R. H. S.

Indian (■ardenins circulates throughout Tnd^a,
BurmAti and Ceylnn.and as an ndvprliHiDfi: medium
the eoterprlelDK SeedNnieu of the United iStates
will find It Invaluable.

SubecrlptioD: Hs.^t yearly. In advance, Includl Dp poet-
age. AdvertlalDK rates on application loJ.ICEYMER
& CO., 1 WliItefridrB Street. Londou, E. C. England.

MeDtion the Florists* Exchange when wrltlna

^geutscKe (gartnei^ituiio

Largest Circulation of any German
Horticultural Publication.

Subecrlbers and CorreBpondents In every part of the
world. ProfuBcly llIuBtrated and practical articles
covering the whole Held of gardening give the most
tnistwurtliy and quickest repoitB about all progress In
horticulture In Kuropean and utlicr countries.

As an Advertising Medium it offers the best facilities
for opening foreign business relations.

Puhllsbed Weekly. Subscription price f3 00 per year,
mailed free to all countries. Sample copies free.

Tiidwi6lVroIIer-TTruTt

•■^■■'-" ^ • iil^«^l^ (AI-I-EMASNE)
Mention th« Florlets' ExohAnge when writing.

.A.3L.11.

Narserymen, Seedsmen and Florists

Wlshln? to do business with
Europe should send for the

"HORTICULTURAL
....ADVERTISER"

This iB the BrltiHh Trade Paper, be-
ing read weekly by all Horticultural
traders ; It is also taken by over 1000
of the best Continental houses. An-
nual Bubecriptlon to cover cost of
postage, 75 cents. Address

EDITORS OF THE " H. A."

Chllwell Nurseries, NOTTS, ENGLAND,
Mention the Florl«t«' Sxckanr* when wrltlni

REED & KELLER

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

122 W. 25th Street,
NEW YORK CITYo

Mention the FIorlstB' Exchange when writing.

ESTABUSHED
1866

EMIL^STEFFEMSy

5UCC." RSTEFFENS.
"OSTEFPEMSBROS.

UeDtlOB th« I^nrl.t.' l.:»..h»niro wh,.n writing

TOBICCO STEMS

Do you want the extra
strong, fresh, satisfac-
tory kind? Bales 300
to5001b8..7Uc.al001b8.
Also Best <{iinlity Dust, 2^ eta. per lb.
U. (SUTLER RYERSON, 108 Third Av., Newark, N J.

Mention the FIorNt^r' Fxohance when writlne

r.

♦♦♦♦♦»♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»<

BOIE PlEIL

By the Bag^,
Xon or Carload.

■WKITK US FOB QUOTATIONS.

♦ ELLIS & POLLWORTH

{ MILWAUKEE, WIS. f

Uentlon the Florists' Exchange when wrltlns

i.^*^.

^°^^;^S^^

„ xo-'^'^a^^r o>>^- o\r>-^ "e>

Am

v/j^6CjKB|

^kabcuiaDip(o.

Mention the Florists' Exctiange wncii

Sensible and Solid business if/eu, , .

Invariably give the preference to the best equipped and
most reliable houses, for they well know that only in
this way can they obtain the best service — and the cost

is no greater ; in fact, often
times less. The argument, so
■wj i far as it relates to ourselves,

W /\|||' I is founded upon the fact that

M. vfUl. 5 through the nature of our con-

nection with the Seed, Florist
and Nursery industries, we
know their needs and recjuisites
by heart; we are familiar with
the technicalities of their cata-
logue language, and, by long
practice, have been made about as perfect as it is possible
for fallible man to become in any one direction. We have

XJhe 'IT^aterial, the 7^ en, the Cxperience.

Our prices are reasonable and the work is good and will
stand criticism. It is no trouble to us to send estimates
to responsible people. Give us all the information necessary
on which to base our figures, and your wants will be quickly
attended to. The same remark applies to any other form
of printed matter of which you may stand in need — now
or later. We will he glad to hear from you at any time.

A.T. De La Mare Printing & Publishing Co. ud.

Nos. 2 to 8 DUANE STREET, NEW YORK.

Catalogue

1016

The F^i-ORiSTS' Exchange.

I ONE MAN SAYS .

" Your boxes are by far the finest I have ever used."

OTHERS SPEAK IN SIMILAR STRAINS.

STHR"

I CUT FLOWER BOXES

Are made of smooth, clear, clean board.
Are strong and cheap

4

Send For Illustrated List.

EDWARDS & DOCKER,

IHANUFACTURERS,

1 6 & 1 8 N. Fifth St., and 50 I Commerce St.,

PHir^.ADELPHIA, 1>A., I T. S. A.

Mention the FIoiietB' Exchange when writing

A Good Hose is a Good Investment

A FLORIST KNOWS WHAT KIND OF A
HOSE A FLORIST OUGHT TO HAVE.

Send for Price List and Sample to

J. C. & A. ESLER, - - Saddle River, N. J.

Mention th« Flortita' Bxchajute whan writing.

THE CEFREV LETTER C^.,

Manufacturers of Florists' Letters. The best and
most artistic letter on the market. Pat. Jan. 3d, 1893.

PRICE:— 1^ or 2 inch letters, iper hundred $1.60

Script letters, '* 3.50

OfTice and Factory, 446 Tremont St., Boston, Mass.

CHAS. L. RAZO0X, Mauaokk.
AGENTSi

The Flower Market. Boston. I McKellar & Wlnterson. Chicago

Emll. Steffens, New York. | H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Phlla,

Agents wanted in all large cities. Telephone 716-3 Tremont.
Mention the FloriatB' Exchange when writing.

THE BOSTON FLORIST LETTER CO.

Manufacturers of

Florists' Letters

DIIIEISigiS OF THIS W:

32 inches long by i8 inches

wide and 12 inches high.

Two sections.

TIiIh wooden box nicely stained and varnished. 18x30x113, made in two seciionfl, one
for each eize letter, given away with first order of 500 letters.

BLOCK LETTERS, IV2 or 2 inch size, per 100, «3.00. SCRIPT LETTERS, i»4.00.
Patent Fastener with each letter or word-

The Standard, used by the leading floriets everywhere and for sale by all wholesale
florists and Rupply dealers.

....-A-G-EIvrTS....

A. Rolker & Sons. New York.

K. H. Hunt, ChlcaKo, HI.

M Rice & Co., Philadelphia. Pa.

F. H. Ebeliop. Syracuse. New Tnrk.

H. BayerBdorier &■ Co ! Philadelphia, Pa.

W. Ellison. St. LoulB. Mo.

.1. C- Vaughan. New York.

Walter A. I'otter, rravldecce, R. I.

Holtnn & Hunkel. Milwaukee. Wis.

Vail Seat Co., Ind'anapollB. Ind.

Geo. A. Sutherland. Boston.

N F. McCarthy & Co., Boston.

Welch Bros., Boston.

Heurv Phlllppa Seed & Implement Co., Toledo.

Ohio,
r. A Kuehn, St. Louis. Mo.
Jaa. Vick's Sons, Rochester, New York.
}I. Sunderbruch. Cincinnati. Ohio.
J. A. Simmers, Toronto, Ont.
A. C. Kendal, Cleveland, Ohio.

N. F. McCarthy. Treasurer and Manager.
J actory, 13 Qreen Street, BOSTON, MASS. Office, 84 Hawley Street.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrItlnE-

SIGMUND GELLER

508-510 BROOME ST., NEW YORK.

mortelles -^ Wheat sU'^.i^zr.". Cycas Leaves

LARGEST LINE OF

FANCY BASKETS and all FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Wholesale
only.

Mention the Floriste' Exchange when writing.

(Patented).

Telephone North 933

^'""'-*— ' COLUMBIA PLANT TUBS n:Jr","rpa".-

If your seedsmaD does'nt handle
ihem order of ub direct.

Factory & Office, 339 &. 341 Clybourn Ave., Chicago.

MANUFACTURERS OF

A. H. H EWS & CO., North Cambridge, Mass.

FLOWER POTS

ESTABLISHED
1765.

Note. ^^ ^'^^ PIONEERS in the Flower Pot Business of this Country, having been established in

1 1765. WE CARRY HILLIONS Of Pots in Stoclc, and can supply orders of any size with a few

hours' notice. We have just completed a new 200 foot warehouse on Long Island R. R., at Long Island
City, and shall carry there a stock of 50 carloads of Flower Pots. Considering quality, our prices are

lowest.

A. H. HEWS & CO.

ILLUSTRATED

CATALOGUE ON

APPLICATION.

Mention this paper.

Branch Office and Warehouse at L. I. City, N. Y. hervie c Harris, Agent.

October 7, 1899.

Xhb F^lorists* Exchange.

1017

GLASS

For Qreenhouses, Qraperies,
Hotbeds, Conservatories,

and all other purposes. Get cub Fio-
URES BEFORE BuTiNO. Estimates freely
given.

N. COWEN'SSON,

392-94 W. Broadway, New York.

Mention the Florlati' Sichange when writing

► ♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦»♦♦♦• i

GLASS

We be? to Inform our patrons that

♦ we have a job lot of 12 Inches wide, ♦

I A, (loublethlck jjlass (mostly 12x24 T

X inches) on hantl, which we are sell- X

^ in^ considt-rably below market prices #

I A.DIETSCH&CO. i

LOUISIANA CYPRESS AND RED
CEDAR QREENHOUSE MATERIAL

615-631 SHEFFIELD AVENUE
CHICAGO, ILL.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

^^^^^V^^^^V^^^^^^^^S

CABLE AND PIPE

us. GARLAND'S

Cast Iron Gutter

and Stop Rebuilding,

Write for Circular.

GEO. M. GARLAND, Desplaines, III.

Mt.nri.->n th»* Florists' Exchange when wrltlner.

Erans IiniiroTed Challenge

Holler bearing Belf-olling devise
automatic etop, solid link chain
makes the IMPROVED CHAL-
LENGE the most perfect appa-
ratus In the market.

Write for catalogue and prices
before placing your orders else-
where.

Quaker City Machine Co.,

RICHMOND, IND.

• 'Ti thp Fl'irtsts' Exchange when writing.

^ Holds Glass
Firmly

See the Point *S-

Thc \ nti ICe> per I'er-
IVt-t (;luziiii; Pulittn are

the be.-'t. No ritrhts or
left^. B-,i of liiOpuititB
75 cents, poBtphiij.

IIEMCY A. niCKK.If.
711 ( hpMiiiil St.. Chila.. Pii.

Mention the FIorlstB' Exchange when wrltlns

OF ANY DESCRIPTION,

GLASS

FOR GREENHOUSES, GRAP-
ERIES, CONSERVATORIES,
AND HOTBEDS.

GLASS

VANHORNE, GRIFFEN & CO.,

French and American Glass. *** {?„* aSKISroraT!"' N E W YORK

MentloB th** Fnorlft*" Rxehanre wh«n wHtluv.

On Your Coal Bills

IF YOUR HOUSES ARE HEATED BY
A FURMAN BOILER.

Send for larze Illustrated Catalogue,
Florists' Edition. Let us make you
an estimate FREE.

THEHERENDEENMFC.CO.

Home Office:

59 Fay St., Geneva, N. Y.

New England Office:

120 High St., Boston.

Mention paper.

FOR GREENHOUSES

WATER

RICHMOND
HEATERS

STEAM

133 Sizes aud Styles

150 to 7150 Square Feet Capacity.

as CENTRE ST.,
NEW YORK.

RICHMOND STOVE CO.

NORWICH, CONN-

Mention the FlorlBts' Exchan?<4 when writlnir.

Gorton Side Feed Boiler

SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR

GREENHOUSE HEATING.

VOO WANT THE BEST. WE HAVE IT.

Send for Catalogue and investigate for yourself.

GORTON & LIDGERWOOD CO.

96 Liberty Street, New York.

Mantlua ma Florists' Exchange whaji wrltiUK

THOMAS W. WEATHERED'S 50NS

Established 1 859

HORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTS & BUILDERS

Manufacturers of GREENHOUSE HEATING and VENTILATING APPARATUS.
CONSERVATORIES, GREENHOUSES, Etc.

Erected complete of our patent Iron Frame eon-
Htruction.or of Wooi and Iron combined, or Wood
alone. HOTBED SASH, FRAMES, Etc.

The "Weathered" Conical TioilerH, weven sizee, and Self-Feeding:
BoiierM, twosizew.for small Coneervatoriee. also the ** Weathered "
Improved Sectional Boiler, 1899 model, for water or Bteam
heating.

Winners of the Highest Award

At the "World's Fair

The Dean Gold Medal

Madison Square Garden, for Best Amateur Greenhouse

Certificate of Merit. Society of American Florists and the

Silver Medal for 1898 of New York Florists' Club

Send4cen stor Catalogue, Greenhouse Construction or Greenhouse Heating

Adjustable Trellis=Wire Support

For attaching to Iron rafterK and iron purlins to support the
wires at intermediate points by trellis eyes. The distance of the
wires on the rafters and distance from glass can bevaried as may
be desired without disturbing the vines. Also for hanging
Orchid or Plant Baskets.

ryin i^an i iv;u l.a no alidkcss

E. A. ORMSB V, Melrose, Mass

T4-le|>lioiM- Con nt'<-l toil.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

OFFICE: 46 and 48 Marion St. (New Elm St.) New York.

Mention the Florlat*' Ezclians* when wrttlns.

1018

Thb F-LORISTS'

■XCHHNGE.

FOR GREENHOUSES

5team and Hot Water Heaters

Tte most EcoDODilGai Healer ever Placel on tie piarRet.

We make the Abendroth Sectional Boiler from 300 feet to any size desired.
Write for Our Prices for the next 30 Days.

ABENDROTH BROS., = Port Chester, N.

New York Address: 109=111 Beekman Street.

^___ Mention the FlorlBte* Kxchantre when writing.

Y.

PIPE

Wroaght Iron Pipe, ValTes. Cooks, Flt-
tlDgt, etc., for Steam and Hot Water;
Babber Hose, Pnmps and Well Points.

WM. H. KAY, 42 Dey St., New York.

VALVES

Mentloa the FloiiBta' Exchange when wrltlnff.

ilatli

...HAS POSITIVELY NO EQUAL FOR... :

STRENGTH, DURABILITY and NEATNESS.

Guaranteed for 10 years. Has a solid wheel and shaft cast In
one (malleable Iron). No ellpping on Line Shaft as the case with
all others. Catalogue t ree.

Mention this paper.

.E. HIPPARD, Youngstown, Ohio.

^P 11 t ^\ D A I WkM r ^\ I A M ^\ '^ ""^ earliest, easiest worked and most vra.
TILt URAINCU LANU ductiveland. By „..„,« t.lp.m get r.duAhe

■ surplus water and admit tin.' air to tLe soil —
khoth necessary ti> best res;ults in ak'ikiiJture. My AGRICULTURAL

g/MiKE1 Tit Fil DRAIN TILE met-ts every requirement. Make also Sewer Pipe, Red
%i^.\f «JJ __L JJLJEe^ and Fire Brick, Chimney Tops- Encaustic Side Walk Tile, etc. Write for
_-..,==/ ^^ ^^^ y^^ ^^^ijj. ^jjj ^j^^^g j5HN IL J.'VCKSON, fiO Ihira Ave. Albany, N.Y.

Mention the Florleta' Bxehange when writing.

BOILERS

Big: BOIIvERS

Little BOILERS

Up to date BOILERS

FOR

GREENHOUSE HEATING

For partioalars call on or address

DEAN BOILER CO., 73 Pearl St., BOSTON, MASS.

Mention the FloristB' Exchange wh«n writing.

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sash bars
Hotbed Sash

Gulf Cypress Greenhouse Material

GREENHOUSE GLASS

Linseed Oil, Putty, Mastica, White Lead, Etc., Etc.,
Glazier's and Florist's Diamond Glass Cutters,
Van Reyper's Glazing Points J-^J-^^j-ji^j.

GET OUR PRICES BEFORE BUYING.

S.JACOBS&SONS

OFFICE: 406 West 13th Street, New York.

Manufacturers and
Wholesale Dealers

FACTORY STOREHOUSE : Flushing and Hetropolitan Aves., Borough of Queens, N.Y.

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The Florists' Exchange.

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LORD & BURNHAM CO.,

HOBTICOLTDBm IIIICIITEIITS |I|ID BDILDEBS,

Manufacturers of Heating and Ventilating Apparatus

Plans and estimates
furnished on application
for Heating and Ventilate
ing Apparatus erected
complete, or for material
only.

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New Sectional Hot Water Heater

LARGE HEATING SDRFACF, PERFECT COMBUSTION, HIGHEST ECONOMY, MODERATE COST.

Specially Adapted to Large Ranges. Will Heat Up to'16,500 Feet of Qlass.

ALSO HEATERS FOR SMALLER WORK.

Catalogue of Patent Iron Qreenhouse Construction, also Catalogue of Greenhouse Heating and^Ventliating Apparatus mailed from New York office on receipt

of five cents postage for each. Write for Circular and Price List of Cypress Hot Bed Sash and Frames.

Estimates furnished for Cypress Greenhouse Material.

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NEW YORK OFFICE: ST. JAMES BLDQ., BROADWAY & 26th ST.

General Office
and Works :

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THe FLORISTS' Exchange.

October 7, 1899

Mentlnn thp Florlatg'

Fresh Tobicco Stems,

fl.50perl>aleof aoOIbB
Fi'fHh Milltrack

I>IuhIii ooiii Spairn,

ft.-iiperlOOIha.

Also CllulCeFLOWBliSKEDS

and BULI13.
Trade price lUt on appli-
cation

W.C.BECKE T, Seedsman

Allcfflienyf Pn.
Exchani^e when writing.

VULCAN

Nev Red B:rbrld
CARMATIOK

Strong plants. $1.50 per doz.
VIOLETS. Princess of Wales, fleld-trrown

$5.1(1 a 100. California. clumDS, $4 i 0 a 100
SMIL AX, from 2H inch pots, $2.0 I per 100.
CUIMKSE PRIMROSIiS, One plants. 3 inch

po:s, colors separate, 60 cts. per djz.; $».00

ASPARA'gUS SPKENGERI. 3 in. $6.00 a 100.

C.EISELE, I IthtJeffersonSts. Phila.Pa.

Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

I 0 MORE SENSATIONAL NGYELTIES.^^
I 0 THE GEM FORGET-ME-NOT 3 colors.

PINK-WHITE BLUE.

The compact and erect growth makes this
new variety parllculaily iiBeful as winter-
bloomlDB pot plants. ;i8 n*ay be seen from
photo. It IB undoubtedly the

BEST FORGET=ME=NOT

FOR CUT FLOWERS

and. like the BabvPrlmroee, Is sure to become
Immensely popular. It ts almost a perpetual
bloomer and will give more flowers than any
other plant we know. Is perfectly hardy and
bloomn tlnely In cold frames.

t'£ Plants. In 3 colors, 75c., or your
ch.lce of color for S 1 .00. by mall. 1 00
PliLiKH. :i colors. S;5. 00: express prepaid.
LnreeCluinp8C0dlvhle.S;i0 00al0l>.

GENUINE EDELWEISS t

From the Mountains ef Switzerland.

We Intend to advertise thle extensively and
a great demand may be expected fur It.
Every one knows that this highly prized
fiower has become so rare that the SwIbb
Government has now stopped Iifl exportation.

When cut It lasts for years. We have the
only stock In this country.

Exirn fiiip piniitp*, from 21^ Inch pots,
S<S.O0 per 100; SI. '^-5 per I'i mailed

Finer than Boston Fern !

THE
LACE FERN

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A hardy fern, grows w-11 under i» ^^^ .
lusts one month when cut, fronds soldat
$1.00 per <Ioz. here. Voiinir Plnuis*
.>0e. per fZt # 4.<t0 per IllOt larger.
SI. 00 JKT Vi; S.^.OO per 100, mailed.

Asparagus Sprengeri.

■04 In. fine, S4.00 per lOOl 3!^ Inch.
S7.0I) per 100 1 5ln ,81 .5.00 per 100,
ity e.xpress.

ASI'AltA(3(IS I'M ■HOSUS NAN-
llr*, 413,00 per 100 ! '25 at 100 rates.
■ a^ i\7« i 01 •_„ . New .\ea1vphii Snn<leri, ^L.^O. New Brow-

' For Wmter nloomiriff inn'" fpecioKn niiyo.-. isi. hauy i-klm-

rUl »Y unci LllUl^wllllg . ,(„^g^.j^, Kfiv Beeoiiin Gracilix. Sl.OO.
' \>w inbUrii-4 Arrlieri.^l.OO. Kiiphoi-bia Jncqiiinillorn, i^l.'^.^. Itoutrninvilleii

^niideiiitiin. $1.00, Ne,; I'riiuii la Ol!COiil.n llybiiji.i. J.ic. New ABtilbe Jlii-
. iioii..e. pink, very fraKrant.*!.. '50. Nieirelius. T.'ic. (ioldeu Cestruiii. 7.5c U\KI>\

■lEGOMA, ».5c.-All .besc per duz. mailed. Cycas Beioluia^Sago Halm), $3, a 100 lbs.

'. A. BLANC & CO., = Philadelphia, Pa.

M*nrlnn th<* FlorUtw' KxfhanirP wh^n wrltlne

GYCAS PALM LEAVES

Best and cheapest in the market. PREPARED IN AMERICA.

FLORAL METAL DESIGNS

And all Florists' Supplies
A. HERRMANN,

Such that sell,

Made in America

WRITE FOR
CATALOGUE.

Maniif'iclurer of Metnl Flornl DeiiiKns

Importer and Dealer In Florists' ^^iipplles.

404, 406, 408, AlO. 412 East 34th St., NEW YORK CITY.

Mention the Florlstfl' Exchange when writing

Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating

Horticultural Architecture and Building.

HITCHINGS&CO.

ESTABLISHED I844.

233 Mercer Street, New York.

FiVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS,

Nineteen Sizes.

Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus.

Rosehouses, Greenhouses, Etc., of Iron

Frame Construction erected complete

or the Structural IronWork shipped

ready for Erection.

Iron Frame Benches with the

^ ''Perfect Drainagfe Bench Tile'*

for Slate Tops.

Send 4c. Postage forlllustrated Catalogue

M-THiMn ihf Kir.riPtB* Exohanffe when wrltliiK'

AUCTION SALES OF rpiiANTsi

Every TUESDAY and FRIDAY, at 9.30 A. M.,

UNTIL OCTOBER 13TH, 1899.

N. F. McCarthy & CO., 84 Hawley Street, Boston, Mass.

Horticultural Auctioueers.

JUST

RECEIVED

AZALEA INDICA

Our Azaleas are finer this year than
ever; they are well budded and in good
shape, bound to give satisfaction. The
varieties are in market sorts only.

Per doz.

100

lo;o

3 to 11 in. diam. $3.50

$25.00

J225.00

10 to 12 '• 4.00

30.00

275.00

12 to 14 " 5.00

40.00

375.00

Per doz

100

14 to 16 in. diam. . . .

1 6.50

$ 50.00

Hi to 18 " ...

12.00

90.00

18 to 20 " ...

15.00

110.00

20 inch, and up, from $2.00 to $4.00 each.
Further , we have on hand :

ACACIA PARADOXA, strong plants, 50c.,

75c. and $1 00 each.

METROSIDEROS, bushy, 50c. and 75c.
" standard,

from $1.00 to $2.00 each.

ASPIDISTRA, variegated, 10 to 15 leaves $1.00 and $1.50 each.

groen, 20 leaves 1.25 "

ARAUCARIA EXCELSA, lOtoliinch $9.00 per doz. ; JGO.OO per 100

LATANIA BORBONICA, 7 to 8 inch pots, ly^ feet high, nice, bushy , $15.00 per doz.

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^=^^ Per 100 Per 1000

LILIUM CANDIDUM, extra strong bulbs $4.00

HYACINTHS, Dutch Roman, to color 2.50 $20.00

'• fur pots, named varieties 5.50 50.00

DOUBLE NARCISSUS, Von Sion, double nosed 2.00 18.00

SINGLE '" Trumpet Major, seedlings 1.50

BOBBINK & ATKINS, Rutherford, N. J.

VTgntlon th» FlorUta' TCxchanga when wrltlnir.

CT^EARY &» CO., Auctiooeers, Announce

F. H. Dressel's Grand Semiannual Trade AUCTION SALE

On WEDNESDAY, OCT. 11th, 1899, at 11 A.M.,

To be held at the Greenhouses, GREGORY AVENUE, WEEHAWKEN HEIGHTS, N. J.

Comprising the Grandest Collection of PALMS and ORNAMENTAL PLANTS yet offered to our patrons.

50 LARGE KENTIAS, 7-12 feet high
15 PHCENIX, 10-12 feet high
■ 50 DRAC/ENA LINDENII,2-6 ft. high
150 BOSTON FERNS, 10-lG inch pots i
and pans

How

50 KENTIAS, (;-8 foot
200 DRAC^NA GRACILIS

1000 cocos

500 STRAIGHT FICUS

.500 BUSHY FICLS
;iUO SELF BRANCHED FICUS
100 LATANIAS, 4-10 inch pots
3000 MIXED FERNS i

All in magnificent condition. Don't fail to secure a catalogue. Make special note of day and date,
o get there :— Cross Barclay or Chrislciphor Street Ferries and take Union Hill Car to Dodd Street ; greenhouse two blocks east

MeatloD the Florists' Exchange when writing

150 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI
500 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSA
100 ARECA LUTESCENS, and many
others too numerous to mention.

kl;.* IKT^-vir

We are a straiffht shoot and aim to grouj into a vigorous plant.

A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL.

YOL. XI. NO. 41.

NEW YORK, OCTOBER 14, 1899.

One Dollar Per Tear.

TULIPS

WE HAVE TO OFFER AT THIS
TIME A VERY LARGE STOCK
OF TULIPS, BOTH SINGLE AND
DOUBLE, FINEST VARIETIES
"^■l^^^iHaiBHB^^HBH^HH^^^ FOR FORCING OR BEDDING.

SINGLE EARLY TULIPS.

Fer 100 Per 1000
Bizard Verdict, Brntua, Oardlnar^ Bat, Crimson King, Wapen van

Leiden, Artas, Dochesse de Parma WO 75 SU 00

Couleur Ponceau, Ij'Inamaculee, Pax Alba, Princess Marianne, Rachel

Knlsch 90 7 00

Dnc van Ttiol, scarlet, Joost van Vondel, La Belne, Standard Royal

Silver, Belle Alliance. White Swan 1 00 » 00

PottebAkker Scarlet (Vervoom), Rosamund! Huykman 1 35 10 00

Chrysolora, Cottage Maid. Kelzerskroon 125 11 00

Yellow Prince. Pottebakker White 1 50 12 00

Proserpine, Rose Grlsde Lin 1 75 K! 00

Couleur Cardinal, Prince of Austria 2 25 19 00

Fiuest mixed, all colors, an extra fine aesortment made up of finest named sorts, containing
a good proportion of the different colore. We can recommend this as being a very superior
mixture and much better than the ordinary mixture usually sold. 75c. a 100 ; S6.00 a 1000.

SINGLE LATE TULIPS.

Per 100 Per 1000

BIzards »0 00 «7 OO

Byblooms, Golden Crown, Parrots, finest mixed, Darwins 1 2.5 10 00

Bouton d'Or I 25 II 00

DOUBLE EARLY TULIPS.

La Candeur, Rose Blanche, Lady (irandlson ISl 00 W8 00

Gloria Soils, Paiony Red, Queen Victoria, Yellow Rose 1 00 9 00

Tournesol Red and Yellow, Rex Rnbrorum 175 15 00

Imperator Rubrorum 2 «0 18 00

Finest mixed, all colors, much better than ordinary mixtures, being made up of a good pro-
portion of the dilTerent colors— white, scarlet, yellow, pink, etc. 90c. a 100 ; 87.50 a 1000.

For description of the above named varieties, see our Wholesale Price List,
sent free to all who apply.

VON SION NARCISSUS.

We also have to offer a fine lot of Mammoth or Doulile-nosed Top-root Von Slon
Narcissus. These bulbs are of very superior quality, and are exceedingly good value at
price offered, viz: *2.25 per 100; S2n.oo per 1000. We also have to offer a very fine
grade of Extra Sized Bulbs, at •1.75 per 100; S15.00 per 1000.

We offer also a fine lot of the Single Irish Trumpet DAFFODILS, Prinoeps and
Trumpet Major, at i$l.26 per 100; SIO.OO per 1000.

For other stock, see our Wliolesale Price List.

F. B. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N.Y.

For Spring Delivery.

Magnolias
Japanese Maples

Deliverable
Now or in
Spring.

The Magnolias are not grafted on the Acufnznata which is shy of transplanting,
but are grafted on the Tr/petaia, which transplants well.

The roots have been pruned every alternate year. They will be taken up with
balls and those balls will also be packed separately. Their life is thus assured and
their great superiority to imported plants will be manifest to those who examine
them. All are invited to do so. The varieties are as follows :

Trade Price,
Feet High. Each.

Conspicua 2, 3, 4. 5 and 6, $1.00 to $1.50

Soulangeana 2.3*4,5. .50 to .65

Gracilis 3, 31^,4. .50

Alexandra 2, 3, 4, 5, .50 to .65

Norbetiana ,. 3,4, ,. . .65

Lennei 3, 4, »-5o

Speciusum a* 3. ^J<, .65

Bylsianum 2?^. 3. -65

Feet High.

Watsonii 2,2%,

Parviflora 2,3,

Hypoleuca 3* 4> 5t

Stellata t%, 2, 3,

Macrophylia 3. 4. 5i

Cordata 4,

Glauca 3, 4,

Thompsoniana .... 3,4,

Trade Price,
Each.

53.00

2 50

i.oo to 1.50

1. 00 to t.50

The Japanese Maples are grafted upon seedling stocks of our own growing.
This gives a vital condition which enables them to start at once into the luxuriance
of color and form which distinguishes them from those imported, which, in our

experience, rarely attain that luxuriance

The varieties are as follows : Price,

Height. , Each.

Japonicum aureum 2j^ to 3 ft., $1.50

" communis 2ji to 3 ft , i 25

'* macrophyllum. 3 to 3^ ft., .75

' macranthum... 3 to 3I4 ft., 1.50

" aconiiifolium .. 2J4 to 3^^ ft,, 1.50

Carpinifolium 2 to 3 ft., 1.50

Polymorphum atropurpu-

reura..., 2j^ ft., bushy, .60

" sanguineum. 2 to 3 ft., i.oo
" sanguineum

crispiim... 2I4 ft., i.oo
*' pinnatifidum at-

ropurpureum.. i}^ to 2 ft., 100

The voyage seems to sap their vitality.

Polymorphum dissect um Height,
atropurpureum 2 to 2% ft.,
" disse'Jtum roseo

pictis 2 to 2^ ft.,

" dissectum viridis a to 2% ft.,
'* palmatum. bushy 2 to 35^ ft.,
" " pendulum 3 to ^% ft.,

" versicolor 2 ft,

" roseum 12 to 18 in.,

" " laciniatum 2 ft ,

" reticulatum 2 ft.,

" cristatum. 2 ft.,

" nigrum 2 ft.,

" albo variegata.. 2 ft.,

Price,

Each.

$1 50

Also a very large stock of Ardishi Cremilata.

Parsons & Sons Co., Ltd, Flushing,

IfttntloD th« Florlata' S^xcbans* wben writing.

N.Y.

NEW C ACTED t ft m#(LLongiflorum

BRANCHING tAo I tn LILT sr.)

Although new to this country this grand variety has been well tested in England for
several years and is said to force equal to Harrisii. Our grower gives us the following
description of stock grown in Bermuda :

Pure white trumpet-shaped flowers, much larger and in greater profusion than
the ordinary li. Longiflor.iin or Harrisii, and are borne on strong, robust stems
with numerous long pointed, bright green leaves. It has the branching habit of
the Speciosum type, the flowers being nroduced in umbels, a 5 to 7-inch bulb show-
ing as many as 10 to 12 flower.s, making it particularly useful as a pot plant, and is
free from disease.

All procurable stock of this grand, new and distinct Easter Lily has been placed in
our hands for sale, and otfer them as follows: (Bermuda-grown stock all sold.)

JAPAN BULBS of above \ 5 to 7 inch bulbs $5.00 $45.00

, 1 G to 8 " 7..50 05.00

now ready. ( 7 to 9 " 10.00 00.00

ORDINARY JAPAN . ^ ,„ , ,„,^ ^„„, |-» ^^-gj^

L. Longiflorum, ?IS! :: :::::. \^ t%To

(NOW READY KOK UEl.IVEKV.) ( » to lO " 12.00 110.00

GUloese Sacred Harclssos. i "^"•oSurs.ooo,s...5o

Tn"w READY K»" D^E, "vERV., 1 ""' "'^^ "^ ^^» ■'"■'^«- ''>' *=^«

lUii nf i%^^k Unffnii llinn ( (FROM COLD STORAGE.) Order now

111!) 01 me \m Pips. 1 ■;°eV;r."orToroV's^ori^r

New Crop SMILAX SEED

Now Ready. Per or.., 25c.; }{ lb., 75c.; lb., $3.50.

CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO. v^

342 WEST 14th STREET, ^^i'fiSJh." N.Y. CITY.

Importers, Exporters and Growers' Agents at SEEDS, BULBS and PLANTS.

THE COmQE GARDENS

ARE HEADQUARTERS for

DESIRABLE NOVELTIES

A ane stock of BEGONIA Glolre de Lorraine, in 2 inch pots.

Aflneset of Novelties in DOUBLE BECON I A SEM PER FLORENS.

upimf Biiccei lAC A fine stnck of EleKantlSBima and Itlultiflora,

ribW KUSaCklAO. 2 inch, $e.00 per lOU; 3 locb, $1 50 per dozen.

BROWALLIA CICANTEA, 2 inch, $4 oo per loo.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, extra strong, 3 inch, tS 00 per 100.

PRIMULA FORBESII, 2 inch, $4.00 per 100.

CANNAS

For Immediate delivery. 15.00(1 in assorted named
varieties, 1 to 3 eyes, at $10 00 per 1000. This otter holds
good only wbile we are digging.

NEW CARNATION GEN. GOMEZ

. A magnificent cardinal-scarlet, shaded with maroon ; a splendid grower, a
prolifle bloomer, an immense long, stiff stem, a large Hower, a fine keeper and
shipper. A prize winner; a profitable carnation. Everj'body lilies it — You want
it. Nice field-grown plants $10.00 per 100. Only 500 New York left, at $6.00 per
100. 500 John Young, at $.5.00 per 100.

ALL, OTHER VARIETIES SOLD OVT.

THE COTTAGE GARDENS, ^^^^^A'.

C. DV* ^^ARDi 9Iaiiag:er. Long Distance Telephone, !>1 B, Oueene.

lientlon the FlorUts* Exchange when writing.

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UTUMN SALE

Of Flowering Bulbs to Make Room
for Other Goods.

Hyaclnttis.colora separate, single or double $4 UO $S8 00

Tullps.Artup '0 "25

" Crimson King 70

•* Keizerskroon ^ ^5

" Queen Victoria 85

" Yellow Prince ^ 25

Marclssns, Paper White

Grandiflora.... 1 00
" ChineseSncred,
basket, 30bulb8,$1.60

Double Von Sion 1 OS

** Trumpet Major. I 26

Jonquil, Campernelle 75

I,ily, Harrisii,5-7 4 75

Per 100 1000
Tulips, Sinele Superfine

Mixed $0 75 $6 01)

7 75

8 23

La Candeur 90

Duke of York 1 00

Tournesol, red and

yellow 1 75

YellowRose 1 00

Double Superfine

Miied 90

15 00
8 50

7 00

6 00
10 00

7 50
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9 00

14 00

11 CO

4 6U

45 00

Lonirlflorum, 9-10 13 00 118 00

Five per cent, discount allowed on all orders accompanied with cash. Reference required otherwise.

WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, 54 & 56 Dey St., N. Y. |

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Mention the Flortata' aychmga when wriung.

DUTCH BULBS

AND

Lily of the Valley Pips.

FOR FORCING AND OUTDOOR PLANTING

^ltt^¥r?df usr:r;^d;: j. m. tborburn & co., '\IV%"^^^-'

Mention the Florlats' Exchanga when writing.

Horticultural Cash Bargains

Offered to the Trade Only. Cash With Order.

HEADQUARTERS FOR FINE BULBS!

25,000 CHINESE NARCISSUS

2000 LILIUM HARRISII— loo

6to7 per case, 400, $15.00.... $4 60

7 to VI 10 00

9 to 11, Exhibition Bulbs 30 00

French Forcing Bulbs, Just
Arrived, per S.S. Massilia.

5000 FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA—

lucl 1000

Monster bulbs $0 90 $7 00

Select Size 80 6 60

10,000 NARCISSUS PAPER 1 ioo,$inn;
WHITE GRANDIFLGRA— f looo, $6.75.

Pel' hasket,3n bulbs, $1.40; per bale,
120 bulbs, $4.80 ; 5 bales, 600 bulbs,
$23.40 ; 10 bales, 1200 bulbs, $46.60.

LILIUM LONGIFLORUM—

Vine, Sound Bulbs. 100 1000

6to 7 $3 00 $2)00

6to 8 4 60 40 00

9 to 10, doz., $2.00 12 00 UO 00

PALM SEEDS.

10,000 KENTIA FORSTERIANA—

Per lUU, 60 CIS.; per 1000, $3.50.

20,000 KENTIA BELMOREANA-

Per 100, 65c.; per 1000. $4.00 ; per 10,000, $38.
Fresii Arrival per Str. St. Paul.

BERLIN PIPS LILY OF THE VALLEY—

From cold storage, for Christmas
Flonerlne;, per 1000, $14.00 ; per case
ot 2500, $33.00.

Cartage Free. No cli.*rge for boxing. Ail good4 offered subject to being unsold.

Special Prices on Holland Roses, Rhododendrons, Azaleas, etc.

c. H. joosTEN, oro^rs^o^^^ 85 Dey St., New York.

Mention the Florlgt«' Exchange when writing.

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LILIUM HARRISII — 5-7. $40.00 per lOCO; $4.60 per 100.

JAPAN LILIUM LONQIFLORUM—

7-0, $60 to per imP; $7.00 per 100.
9-11, $110.00 per loot; $12.00 per 100.

CHINESE SACRED LILIES—

Extra larae, $35.00 per 1000; $4.00 per bale of 120 billbs.
DUTCH HYACINTHS, TULIPS, NARCISSUS—

Now Ready for Delivery.

ROHAN HYACINTHS— $i4.oo per looo.

NARCISSUS PAPER WHITE QRANDIFLORA—

Extra Mammoth, $7.00 per 1(100.

LILY OF THE VALLEY—

Extra fine, cold storage, $13.00 per 1000.

Azalea Indica and Rhododendrons Ready for Delivery.

WRITE l-OR PRICES AND PARTICULARS TO

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Mention the FlorlBta" Ezchange when wrltlnff.

i LILIUM LONGIFLORUn. I

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Less 5 per cent.

for
cash with order.

K 5-7, $3.00 per 100; per case, 500 bulbs, $13.50.

« 6-8, per 100, $5 50 ; per case 400 bulbs, $20.00.

6 8-10, per 100, $11.00: per case 250 bulbs, $25.00.

9 NARCISSUS—

O Von Sion, 1st size bulbs, $1.50 per 100; $14 00 per 1000.

jj Paper White, Grandiflora, first size bulbs, $i:00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000.

H Incomparable, first size bulbs, $1.00 per 100; }s.00 per 1000.

Q Poetlcus (Poet's Narcissus), 60c. per 100; $5.00 per 1000.

fi JONQUILS—

M Large Single (Campernelles), 60c. per 100; $5.00 per 1000.

O Trumpet Major, first size bulbs, $1.50 per 100 ; $12.00 per 1000.

9 .,-'ijiMr-cc; CArrmrk l II lUC Paolsed 30 to basket, SI. 50 per

O CnirSbJC isAUKCL' UlUlc:? basket; bundle 120 bulbs, $5.40.

2 TULIPS Single or Double, in 5 colors, 80e. per 100; $7.00 per 1000.

O CROCUS In 5 colors, 30 cts. per 100 ; $2.50 per 1000,

}J SEED FOR FALL PLANTING, Sweet Peas, all varieties, Myosotis,

8 Cyclamen Calceolaria, Cineraria, etc. ^S-SEND FOR CATALOGUE.

o STUiMPP & WALTER CO.. SO Barclay St., N. Y.

U^ntlon fh<» FlnrlHtu' Kxchangf when writing.

LlLIDDl LOMGIFLOBI SCftRCE-OrJerWIHIeTie

DUE
OCTOBER

15. Kentia Belmoreana and Forsteriana Seeds

Bona flde, 1899 Kresll Crop, no old IMW cheap Seed. Every sfed trerminHtivc.

Per lOliii. JS4.25; per ItiO. 6ac.. iiicludiiiK delivery.
SAMPLE DOZEN, 20 CENTS. INQUIRE FOR PRICES ON LARGER LOTS.

Calla Ethloplca, 3-4 inch lui, $3.00; 1000. $25 00 )

•• 3-5 " " 4.00; " 35 00 ( „__im mltr^ie

4-6 " " 5 50; " 50.00 f ORDER QUICK.

Spotted calla, fine bulbs (Bargain) " 2.50. ) , ,, „ ^

Cvclamen GlKanteum, bulbs IV2-21/2 in. across, brilliant sort*.... doz., $1 25; lOO, $9 00
BarKaIn lu LILIUM HARRISII. To close out we offer 6-7 inch.

per 100, $4.00; case of 4i)|i, $15.00.

Send for prices on HYACINTHS, NARCISSUS, TULIPS, AZALEAS, ETC.

Hi Hi BERGER & COij 47 BARCLAY SL°NEW YORK

Ifentlon the Florlat^' tl=chanr» wb*n wrltlnv.

"HOW TO GROW MUSHROOMS"

The most practical treatise on this interesting subject ever written.
ONLY 10 CENTS. Published by

AMERICAN OARDENINQ, 136 Liberty St., NEW YORK, N. Y.

Mention the FIorlBta' Exchanfre when writinir

CINERARIA CYCLAMEN PRIMULA PANSY

Largeflowered English; Large H. Splendens. Kolker's Utst. Kolker's Giant.

:;, oz., $3,511. Pure white, lOO 8., 7.5c. M oz., $3..50; A 07., $1.25; $3.00 oz.; i^ oz.. 9,i cts.

Trade pki., sue. Hose, Ked, etc., lOas. 6.ic. Trade Pkt., 26c. Trade Pkt., 2.5c.

AUGUST RUI^KCR & SONS, 52 Dey St., New York.

COXSEEDCO.

Wholesale

Seedsmen

14 & 16 MnthAve.,

411, 413, 416 Sansome St.

NEW YORK.

SAN FRANCISCO.

Mention thp P^lorlHts'

P^TfhaniTP whpn wrltlne

JAPAN LONGIFLORUM AilveV,!

The bulbs are unusually line and we are
otTering them at the folli>wini^ prices.

6 to 8 In , «4.r>0 per 100 ; .«4O,00 per 1000.

7 too " 6.50 " 60.00

Also Large Stock ot HOLLASiD and
FRENCH Bi;i.B>», which we will quote
on iipplication.

W. W. RAWSON &. CO., Boston, Mass.

V2 and 13 F. H. Sq.
Mention thg Florigta' ETchange when writing.

■ SURE CROP MUSHROOM SPAWN S

■ 18.00 per 100 lbs. ■
5 Pamphlet IJoiB to Grow iftcshrooitu, 10c. J

■ LILIUM HtRRISII. EtRLT ROMAN HTtCINTHS ■

JJ Special prices OD application. ■

S WEEBER & DON, Seed Merchants & GrowerB, 5

B IH Chambers St., NEW VORK. 5

Uentloa the Plorlata' Exchange when wrltlMC

[FionsisSeeiiSa'dBDilii):

MUSHROOM SPAWN.

FRESH. Write MS for Special Prices.
JOHNSON & STOKES,

air aiD Morkc, Slrttl, I'llILAIM.I.rill.t.

r

Mpnfinn the FlnrlHtu' tgxchange when writing.

i ....Bulbs, Plants

« OF ALL KINDS.

I HULSEBOSCH BROS.,

f ENGLEWOOD, N.J.

M<»nt1on fh^ F^n^l^«t<«' Kxrhftne" wh*>n writtne.

Mention the Flortata* ICxchanBe when writing.

October 14, 1H99.

-m^w^^^dPii^W - ^eM^7ti^<€fe.

SALVIA

t'ONIONSl

)Eed1rade REPomi

i*olnts and Intormation from seedsmen, and
all interested in thiB column, b'.'licited. Ad-
dress Editor Seed I'RADB.careuf Florists'
ExcRANcE. P. O. Box 16!I7, Nen Vork.

AMERICAN SBBD TRADE ASSOCIATION

ALEXANDER KoDGERB, C!licag:o. III., Presi-

<lent; Albert McCcllough, Cincinnati, First
Vice-President; F. W. Bolgiano, W'aBliinp^-
ton. Second Vice-President; S. F. Willard,
SVethersfield, Conn., Secretary and Treasurer.

New York.— The Cox Seed Co. -nill,
todiiy, move to larger iiuarter.s, at l-t
and Kl Niuth avemie, wlu're they will
have the grouud floor, Avhk-h iis about
thi-ee times as large as tlii'ir present
stf)re; also tlie haseineiit of equal size.
The trade of this eompauy has very ma-
terially Increased since they opened a
Xew York branch and went into the
business of handling imported seeds and
a general line. Previous to that time
they confined themselves to California
growii seeds. The capacity of the new
store will enable them to cany a much
larger stock oji the. premises, and do

aw ay with t he iijcnii\-('nirn( f jilaciiig

their goods in stnrcliniisrs. Tlic business
liow inchidesall kinds of flower and vege-
table seeds, with the e.Kceptlou of peas,
beans, corn and vine seeds.

H. Cheesmau sails for Europe to-day
in the interests of the firm; he will make
a trip of about five weeks among the
principal European seed gi-owers.

.1. ,M. Thorbum tt Co. have issued a
circulartothe growersof eotfeeaud cocoa
in the countries wliere these industries
are principally carried .on, calling atten-
tion to the decline in prf)flts fi'oni these
products and urging the planting of rul)-
ber trees as a shade for the coffee and
cocoa, at the sauie time securing a, valua-
ble product from the trees. Tlir varieties
best adapted to different conditions are
given. This firm has now a man collect-
ing .seeds of the best vai-ietiesof rubber in
the United States of Colombia and other
South American countries, and is pre-
pared to supply them to growers.

Lunisville, Ky.— Suit for .110,000
damages was brought (Jctober 2, by
Wood & .Stubbs, against John SchaefeV
it .Sons. On January :i, it is alleged, the
plaintiffs purchased from the defendants
100 pounds of onion seed, which, it is
alleged, the defendants expressly war-
ranted as home grown. The defendants,
it is alleged, delivered 247 pounds, and
after again w^arranting them as home
grown, the plaintiffs accepted them. It
was then impossible, it is alleged, fur
any one to tell whether or not the seeds
were home grown. The plaintiffs sold
the seed to various customers as home
grown. .Subsequeutl.v, it is said, when
the seed had been planted and bulbs pro-
duced, it was discovered that the seed
were not home grown, but were of some
inferior sort. Numerous complaints, it
is alleged, were received by the plaintiffs
and many customers were lost. By rea-
son of the alleged breach of warrant.y on
the part of defendants, the plaintiffs
claim to have been damaged to the ex-
tent named-— Courier.

European Notes.

The cool, showery weather so |benefi-
cial to our plants has been intermingled
with light frosts over northern Europe,
which appears to betoken an early Win-
ter. If it be not too severe it will be bene-
ficial, as the lack of such a check last sea-
son semis a probal)li' c-aiise of the short-
ages w-e ;\lr now di-ploring.

Till' trade in i;uro]je is as brisk as it
promises to be on your siile and there is
every indication of a complete clear out.

The weather in the south has fortu-
nately perfected a good crop of seed of
the lovely Centaurea imperialis, and it
will be offered by weight, both in sepa-
rate colors and mixture, for the coming
season's trade.

From the same source we are offered
two new varieties of the Margaret car-
nation, named Pure Sulphur Yellow and
White Perfection. As they both belong-
to the giant strain they should be very
valuable to florists. Some new varia-
tions, both in form and color of the Heli-
anthus cucumerifollus, also deserve spe-
cial mention. They are constant in their
inconstancy. European Seeds.

Ijililim UiiOellu'lii.— This biaTititul
lily is the most recently iirtroduced, and
without exceptionthe loveliest of Jajian-
ese liiiefe for- pot culture. During the last
two years it has been sent to the Euro-
pean and American markets in large
quantities, but, unfortunately for the
shippers, at a considerable pecuniary loss,
through their not sufliciently ajipreciat-
ingthe re<|nirements for the packing of
the bulb. The bu.vers, on the other hand,
have nf)t been successful in their cultiva-
tion. Theblame for this isdue to the ex-
porters not giving their clients a de-
scription of the conditions which sur-
round this lily in its native habitat. It
grows in the northern jjart of Japan,
and is therefore quite hardy. It is found
in pine forests with a dense undergrowth
of bamboo, etc., the soil being dry and
poor. It folhjws that success is likel3' to
attend its culture only by keeping the
above information in mind. It is there-
fore suggested that a poor, sand.v, loam
be used with two inches of drainage and
three bulbs to a 5-inch pot, keeping the
soil slightly moist. Over watering is
sure to lie disastrous. The pots should
be kept in the shade but not such. as
would naturally draw the plants. sThe
lil.V attains a height of (jue foot and is
compact and sturdy ih growth. This
character should be maintained. It may
safel.v be said of this iiretty lily, which
blooms in April, or earlier, that it will
prove to be the gem of the greenhouse,
conservatory, or sitting room. In Yoko-
hama, out of doors, it flowers at the
end of .\pril and beginning of May. It
should be grown on a raised bed of iloor,
dry Soil, and out of the sun's rays, or
plant on a dry bank, facing east or
ncu-th. We, in Yokohama, grow it under
deciduous shrubs close into the roots,
where the condition of dryness is natural;
and protection is secured from the sun's
rays.

L. Krameri grows in the south of
Japan under the same conditions as L.
rubellum. It flowers one month later,
takes the same cultural treatment and
attains a height of three feet.

Yokohama. G. W. Rogeks.

Vick's Magazine comes out this month
in regular magazine form. It appears
by an editorial statement that the maga-
zine is now entirely disconnected from
the .seed business, and is issued as an in-
dependent pubUcation by the Vick Pub-
lishing Company. Rochester, N. Y., hav-
ing no connection whatever with any
commercial establishment.

(1()2) Pern For Name— Fla. The
name of the fern is Aneimia adiantifolia.

O. W. O.

(1(')3) Liiftiug Dracaenas From Open
Ground.— The digging and potting of
Dracjena indivisa from the open ground
can be successfully done at any time dur-
ing theSunimer,if the proper precautions
for their welfare are seen to ; so that the
trouble with your plants last year must
have arisen from some other cause than
digging them too early. In lifting dra-
cienas, use a fork to avoid cutting the
roots, and get theplantsinto the shed as
(luicklyas possible, taking only a few at a
time and potting up immediately. They
should not be left lying around with
their roots exposed to the air more than
a few moments. Pot firmly and place in
a well shaded house, keeping them close,
syringing two or three times daily, until
the roots have taken hold, which will be
in about 10 days. If the above method
has been tried and proved unsatisfac-
tory, there is still another; that is, treat-
ing them after pi.tting tlir same as Ficus
elastica- plunging tin- pots into manure
when put in the grccTdionse. This incites
the roots into quick action, and not a
plant jvill be lost.

(lO-t) Carnations Bursting the
Calyx.— Sometimes the best carnations
will' buret their calyx through the house
being kept too close and the plants not
being staked up well enough. This will
only occur occasionall.v, though with
good marketable varieties. There are
some kinds, however, that are noted for
that weakness and there is no known
method of overcoming the difHculty.
Placing a rubber band just under the
petals when the flowers are to be sent to
market is someBtimes flerficeable.

LOW PRicEsj

POTTED STRiWBERRIf PLANTS IN QUiNTITY. Prices on Application.

„ , Per 10(10

California Privet, 2 to 3 ft $iiO oo

30 00
80 00
70 00

Box, Dwarf $25.00 to

Hybrid Perpetual Roses

Hybrid Tea Roses, field-grown . .

Yellow, White, and Pink Ramb-
lers $6.00 per 100.

Clematis Paniculata, fleld-grown,

$10.00 to 70 00

^SEND FOR

THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO.,

Per 1000

Ampelopsis Veitctiii, fleld-grown,

lieavy S50 00

Ornamental Grasses . . §20.00 to 40 00
Shrubs, a general assort-
ment 30.00 to 50 00

200 Ardisia Japonica, 3 in. pots | how much
300 " Crispa, 3 in. pots f the lot?
Silver Maples, 10 to 12 ft., per 1000, $100.00

WHOLESALE

PRICE LIST.-!5Jv,

Umitlon t he IHorutj' Biehangc when wrltln ■

N.J.

CATALOGUES RECEIVED,

A. L. Hatch, Rockled^e, Fla.— Catalogue of
Semi-Tropical Fruit Trees, Pftlms, Hoses,
Evergreens and Flowerihg Planrs.

Wm. Elliott & Sons, B4-56 Dey street. New
York. — IlluBtrated Catalogue of Fio^vering
Bulbs.

The California Rose Company, Lob An-
geles, CaL— Annual Catalogue of Field-grown
Kos^s on Own 11 iota. Vines and other Plants.
An admirably gotten-up catalogue, the illug-
trations, which are most numerous, being
reproductions of photographs taken from life;
contains lots of valuable information regard-
ing a very complete list of rcses. '

Thomas Meehan & Sons, Germantown,
Philadelphia.— Wholesale Trade List of Nur-
sery Stock.

W. Fromow <fc Sons, Bagshot, Surrey, Eng.
—Trade List of American Plants, Coniferte,
Hardy Evergreen and Deciduous Trees,
Shrubs, Roses, Fruit Trees, etc.

The OctoberCredit List of the National
Florists" Board of Trade is out. A new
feature is tlie insertion of an asterisk to
indicate new names.

Lettuce

Cosmos

Celery

Hollyhock

Carrot

Verbenas

Salsilty

Asters

Parsnip

Mignonette

etc.

etc.

l=©rry Watson & ^o.

CALIFORNIAN SEED HOUSE

— SPECIALTIES —
Onion Seed Sweet Peas Lima Beans
Salt Bush
Bromus Giass
Bermuda "
Johnson **
etc.

ALL CALIFORNIA GROWN. WHOLESALE ONLY.

SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA

Mentinn the FI'.rlBta' Exchangp when wrlttng-

CAUlilFLOWER, Danish, for forcing, trade
pkt. 20ct8.; oz., $2.50. Forcing radish, white tipped,
scarlet, globe, deep acarlet.oz. 10 ct8.;lb.,50ctB. Pansy
Trlmardeau.oz. |t.75; lb. flS.OO. CasBler. Bugnot. Mnie.
Ferret. Ceclle Davy, etc., trade pkt. 23 cts. Califor-
nia I'rivet, rooted cuttings, per i'XH), fS.OO,
BEAULIEU. Walker Avenue. Woodhaven, New York.

Meptlon the inortats' Bxchange when wrltiiut.

TENUIFOLIUM

LILV BULBS FOB SALE. Write for prices.

F. H. BURDETT, - Clifton, N.Y.

Mention the Florlatg' Exchange when writing.

CUPRESSUS SEEDS

Or CHAMyECYI'AKlS LAWSONIANA. true, freeh
Imported seed, per um, 75 eta. ; per 10,0()0, fii.OO.

Cryptomeria Japonica* like Araucarla Ex-
celsa. but ten times cheaper, per 100, 25c ; per 1000, $2.00.

Sprinir Flowei'H. strong, stocky plants of GIANT
PANSV, 100 kinds, VIlniorlD's and Benary's strains.

Ciiant Dnisy. Jewel and Bride. Victoria For-
cet-AIc-Not, blue; ^Silene Conipnctn, tl. pi..

Sink and scarlet, eacb kind, by uiall, per lUU, 50 cts,;
y expriBB. per UXX), |3.5U.

Cash with order, please, or In Excbangre for
VIOLETS. CAli.NATlONS and KOSES.

SHELLROAOGREENHOUSE& SEED CO., Grange. Md.
Mention the Florlnta' Exchange when wrltlnt.

ALM

C§^gig<g^ *"

RESH
ON HAND

100 1000 30C0

•hrenlx Tenuis W.T5 »5.0O I1S.50

I'uiiilln 1.00 8.00 22.50

Keclinmn 75 5.00 13.50

Corypha AuntrallB 15 5.00 13.50

rttll<lniill»l)lili8 1,25 10.00 27.50

J. L. SCHILLER. 404 E. 34th Street, New York.
Mention the FlorlBts* Exchange when wrlttno.

RARE COLLECTED SEEDS

OF AMERICAN

Woody and Herbaceous Plants.

Ask for List and Discounts.
PINEHURST NURSERIES,

OITO KATZENSTEIN. Mgr. PINEHURST, N. C.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

MICBEL PLANT -
-^^BULB CO.

ST. LOUIS, MO.

Mention the FlorlBf' Bxchange wh»D writing.

mien's Defiance Mignonette!

riOOO SEEDS. **

Grown under glass, from special selected spikes, for
florists' use. I^one ecnulne unless my signature la
across the face of eacn packet.

Si. 00 PER PACKET.

No Meedmnan Iihh any of my Indoor grown
seed, except in Healed pncketN ^vith my HiK-
nature ocrosM face of each.— C. II. ALiliEN,

CHAS. H. ALLEN, Floral Park, N.Y.

Mention thp Florlflts' Exchange whpn writing;

fPLANTSEED^

* Wholesale Merchants. w

Vi^^^^^^^^^^^^^ w W W V w ^

Mention the Florieta' Exchange when writing.

GALLAII!!!2!:E

Fine, well cured bulbf, from our
own farm in California

Clrcum. 100 lOOO

Extra Selected, 5 to 6 in 16.50 $55 00

First Class, 4 to B in 4 50 35.00

Second Size, 3 to 4 in iM 15.00

300 of one size at 1000 rates.

JACKSON & PERKINS CO.,Sf^^?rt'

Mention the Florlita' Exchange when writing.

Mention the FlorUte' Bxebange when writing.

1024

Thb Florists' Exchange.

Seed and Plant Introduction.

The act of Congress makiug appinpti-
atloDS for the V. 8. Uepartnient of AkH-
culture, for tlie fiscal year ls*r.),pro\iiied
for the expenditure of |12(l,<)0() for the col-
lection, purchase, test, propagation and
•listriliution of rare and valuable seedn,
bulbs, trees, shrubs, vines, cuttln(;s, and
plants from foreisti countries for expiri-
ments with reference to their inlroduc-
tiou into this country.

In accordance with this provision of
the act. a Section of Seed and Plant In-
troduction has beencstablished h.v Secre-
tary Wilson in the Oivision of Botanj*.
and several agricultural explorers have
been sent to foreign countries to make
examinations of tiie value and manner
of propagating various trees, plants,
vines, etc., and collect the necessary ma-
terial for the experiments.

Mr. W. T. Swingle, who went to Europe
as one of these agricultural explorers,
has returned and has made a report to
Secretary Wilson of the results of his trip
to the countriesalong the -Mediterranean.

The following extracts from the report
show some of the more important results
of Mr. Swingle's investigations;

Date Palms.— An important work
which Secretary Wilson has under way is
the introduction of the finer sorts of date
palms from the old world into the arid
or semi-arid Southwest. The date palm
must have a very hot and very dry cli-
mate to ripen Kood fruit, and yet can
stand considerable frost In Winter. It
produces the best fruit on the sandiest,
and for other crops the poon'StBo!lB,and
it thrives on all soil, even those white
with alkali. An abundant water supply
is, however.necessary. Kealizing thegreat
importanceof thedatepalm totheSouth-
west, the Secretary directed Mr. Swingle
to visit the Algerian date palm planta-
tions and study the methods of culture
followed there, and especially to secure
plants of the true Degletnoor and other
superior varieties. This has been done and
the first shipment has reached the experi-
ment station In Arizona and others will
arrive later. Investigations made at the
Arizona Experiment Station show that
the date will succeed In Arizona. The
Arabs propagate the plant by removing
and planting the suckers which appear
at the base of the stem, since the varie-
ties do not come true from seed. These
suckers are what Mr. Swingle obtained
from half a dozen oases in the Sahara
Desert.

The Carob Tree. — In the wa.v of for-
age plants, two are commonly grown in
Algeria, which are of great promise for
the warmer parts of America, viz., the
Carob and the Thornless t'actus. The
carob, or St. .John's bread. Is a tree be-
longing to the Leguminosie. It yields
enormous quantities of pods, which are
often eaten by man and are relished by
stock. It grows on arid soils where noth-
ing else will — it dislikes a rich soil, pre-
ferring a rocky or calcaerous soil near
the sea. It makes excellent food for
horses, cattle and sheep, and is very
nourishing, the pods containing over 40
per cent, of sugar and over .'S per cent, of
protem. Over 75 per cent, of the organic
matter is digestible. -Although this tree
grows on poor soil and can resist
drought it is sensible to cold and can be
grown only where the orange succeeds
without shelter. It is also said to do
poorly in very rainy regions. There are
large areas in the Southwest where it
should thrive, and it is deserving of care-
ful trial in the Gulf .States. Mr. Swingle
secured for the Section of Seed and Plant
Introduction some young grafted trees
of the best sorts from Algeria and Italy.
As soon as possible the best sorts of
carobs from other regions will also be
obtained and tried in .America. Owing
to the absence of nurseries in the coun-
tries, where carobs are principally
grown, it is a matter of great difficulty
to get such small trees.

Grapes. — The fine table and wine
grapes of Europe belong to a species
(Vitis vinifera) less hardy than the
American forms from which were derived
the varieties now in general cultivation
In the Eastern (nited States, liut, not-
withstandlngthe great progress made in
the improvement of the native fruit, we
have as yet nothing approaching in
quality or market value the fancy Euro-
pean article. For thejiurpose of making
a thorough study of all those branches
of viticulture, with a view to their devel-
opment in the I'nited States, .Mr. Swingle
visited the principal table and wine
grape regions in Germnn.v, Erance, Al-
geria, Tunis, anil Italy, also the currant
and raisin jiroilucing regions in (ireece
and Turkey. The great enemy of the

European grapes in Eastern United
States has been the dreaded phylloxera.
The French vineyards were ravaged by
this scourge some 20 years ago, but a
remedy was found in grafting the Euro-
])ean vine on selected .American sorts,
which are almost proof against the at-
tack of this insect. In this way the re-
sistance of the .American sorts is com-
bined with tlie high quality of the Vini-
fera grapes. The French viticulturists
have found that not only is the injury
successfully prevented, hut the vines
actually yield more than they did before
the phylloxera appeared— the .American
roots proving to be better and more vig-
orous stocks than the European. In co-
operation with the Division of Pomology,
the Section of Seed and Plant Introduc-
tion has secured 2,0(10 plants of Hit of
the Ijest varieties, all grafted on Ameri-
can stocks especially selected for vigor
and disease-resisting qualities. The
grafted vines are being given a thorough
trial in various localities in North Caro-
lina. Florida, Alabama and Kansas,
under the direction of the Division of
Pomology, in order to ascertain which
varieties are best suited to the local con-
ditions of the different regions. It is con-
fidently hoped that the European grape
can be established in many parts of the
South, and that table grape culture can
be greatly extended by the culture qt the
superior European sorts The Westand
Southwest will be interested In the stu-
dies made as to methods of currant cul-
ture in Greece, and the Importation pro-
posed for next Winter of the beat sorts
of currants and of seedless raisins as well
as of the fine table grapes of Algeria,
Turkey In Asia, and Bulgaria. In addi-
tion to securing the best European varie-
ties grafted on Amerlcaii. Toots, Mr.
Swingle also secured a considerable num-
ber of the varieties of American grapes
selected in France with especial reference
to their resistance to phylloxera. These
resistant stocks can be multiplied here,
and shortly we can produce our own
grafted vines. Then, too, many new hy-
brids of the European and American
grapes, the so-called Franco-American,
were obtained, as they have the great
advantage of not requiring grafting,
since the resistance of the American pa-
rent is, to a certain extent, combined
with the quality of the European parent
in their hybrids.

Scarlet Vetch. — A promising new
Winter forage plant is the Scarlet Vetch
(Vicia fulgens) found by Dr. Trabut,
director of the Algerian Experiment Sta-
tion. It is grown with Winter oats, or
rye, to serve as a support, and yields in
Algeria five tons of good hay per acre.
This species is a near relative of the hairy
vetch which has proven to be a most
valuable forage plant in the South, and
deserves a careful trial, since it is likely
to be found even more vigorous and re-
sistant to drought.

(To be contiaued.)

CINERARIAS

For CHRISTMAS FLOWERING.

We are the largest growerB of thlB beautiful plant
In America and grow Immense quantities both for
Christmas and Easter. Sales amounting to over 100.000
yearly, ■which In Itaelf speak* eloquently of our Superior
Strain. 2^4 Inch, »ii.00 per 101); 3 Inch, J3.00 per IGU.

WHITTON & SONS,

Wholesale Florists, City & Green Sts., UTICA. N.Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

FIRST CLASS

To close out at S3. BO per 100.
CASH WITH OKDER.

R. H&KCOGK, '■"fsl'" Burlington,

N. J.

Mention the FlorlstB' Exchange when writing.

PIINSY PLflNTS-g

Scfamtdt'e fErfurt)

.International Mixture

Slio^v Vnric-

--e». largest tlower-
Ing. unsurpafBed (|uaHty, lire abaolutt ly the fl eft
PaneicB ever offered In the market. One of my cus-
tomers has 5U0 blouinlng PaDBles; hear what he says
about them:

" The Pansy Plants came O. K. and were fine and
entirely satlefaciory. U. J. Thompson,

Voungctown, Ohio,"
Fine, stocky plantB, 50c. per 100, by mall; f2.C0 per
500: 13 50 per IWU, by expreee. Large plants, In bud
and bloom, $5.00 per lOOU.

Il»ne8t DenliDK my Motto.

GUSTAV PiTZONKA, Bristol, Pa.,

WholeMnlt l*unt<>y <iro«i*r.

Mention the Florlats' Excbanse wheo writing.

SPHAGNUM MOSS

***-^ »1 .00 per Five Barrel Bale.

PEAT, $1.00 per Four BuBhele In Bag.
H.R.AKERS. Chatsworth, Burlington, N J.

Mention the FlorlBta' Eichange when writlnic.

^^ A I ^ I p A_(Belll8). Larg'st double
^J §iK I W^ I ^L ^^ flowering In mixed colors,
fine large stocky plants. 50c. per 100, by mall; 11.50
per 500; $2 50 per lOOO, bv express.

GUSTAV PITZONKA, - BRISTOL, PA.

Mfntlon the Plnrlsts' Exchang-e when writing,

VINCA VINES

Strong field clumps, 5 cts.

BABY PRIMROSES, L^-^-pV/„f a^iu.""

PANSIES, as usual, $4.00 per 1000.

W. J. ENGLE, ^^S'o%iltr* Dayton, 0.

Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing-

GERANIUMS.

100,000 OERANICMS, rooted euttings,
of the best varieties:

Per ItO Per 1000

Yonr Selection • SI. 30 f 1-2.00

Our Selection - l.-iS 10.00

Alme. Ballerol - l.-ii 10.00

Only a lew Pansies left at UOc. per 100; »3.50 per

1000. Cash with order.

G.A.HARRISHO.,Delanson,N.Y.

LAGER & HURREIL.

Clrowenud ^\ n ^\ U | ^\ ^
iMportenof W VC W fl I U O

A limited nnmber left ot freshly Imported
Caitleyu, Lablala, C. HpeclottlnnlaiK. and
C. Gaskelllana. C. meodelllexpected ehortlr

Cherrn Wood Batkelt. Freih Mots and Peat

Co„„pond.n»^^ SUMMIT, N. J.

Mention tho T\or\mt^ Exchange when wrltjnir

HARDY ROSES

As advertised In lastisaue
Florists* Exchange; see page 998.

Fine Plants for Stock or Forcing

HusC be Sold to Make Room.

Order Now j ^"he'o Do'VranI \ Send Cash
W D. BUSSING. - Westfield, N. J.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

CARNATIONS.

500 Flora Hill, at $3 .50 per 100.

lOOO DayhreaU J.SO.OO

800 Xldal ^Vave 15.00

100 Hldorado 0.00

200 Alaska G 00

CASH.

ISAAC A. PASSMOBE, West Chester, Pa.

Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing.

HELIOTROPE

A hind very suitable for fore-
liifC. prepared for toenctalUKt 3 I».
pots, per 100, Ss— Casta.

WM.STUPPE,Hollis,L.I.,N.Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

CAPE JESSAMINES

(Qardenla Florida.)

Stronsr and stocky, from 3 inch pots, 8 to 10
inchep, 75 cis. per dozen; $5.00 per lOU ; $40.00
per lOfKJ. From flats, 6 to » inches. $3.1iO per
100 ; $25 IjO per 1000 ; 4 to 6 inches, $2.00 per lOU :
$15.00 per 1000.

)OHNMONKH0USE, Caddo Nurseries, Shreveport,La
Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

CARNATIONS

400 QENESEE, 500 SCOTT,

800 METEOR, 400 PINGREE,

300 VICTOR, 500 DAYBREAK,

200 EVELINA, 200 ALASKA,

good plants,
$3.00 per 100; $25.00 per lOOO.

CASH, PLEASE.

GEO. A. RAGKHAM, Detroit, Mich.,

KSO Van Dj-ke ATenur.

Mention tke Florists' Bxchan^e when wrltlnr.

GALIFOnNiA PnllET nUhed plants.

2 to2l/n ft, (f.3.00 per 100; $20.00 per ?1000.
11/2 to 2 feet, *2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000.
Light, 2 year, ^ood plants, 15 to 24 Inches,
$1.50 per 100; $16.00 per 1000.

A large stock of Meecta's Quince,
4 to 5 feet, $5.00 per 100 ; 3 to 4 feet, $3.00
per 100. A few Orange and Rea*s
91ammotti Quinces, at same prices.
This stoclt will please.

CHAS. Black, Hlght«town, n. j.

AZALEA AMENA

One of the best dwarf, hardy,
early flowering shrubs. Excellent
forcing plant. Well rooted plants,
from 3>i inch pots, S13.00 per 100.

StiWUEL C. MDON. WflrriSYille, "A'.':' Pa.

CABBAGE PLANTS

Field-grown, 15 cts. per 100: $1.00 per
1000; If by mail add 10 cts. per 100. Write
for prices on large lots tor fall planting.

LE>l*TII/^B Boston Market, Tennis
B ■ I W^B Ball, Curled Simpson,
(irandKapid8andothervarletie8,15c. alOO,
$1 per 1000; If by mall add 10c. per 100.

DADCI CV Strong plants, 85 cts.
r « K O t B, 1 per 100 ; $2.50 a 1000 ;

if by mail add 20 ct«. per 100.
Other Vegetable Plants In Seaion. Caih with order.

8. VIIGEMT.JB.tSDM. Willi Marsh. Ml

Gloire de Lorraine

Begonia

The grandest NoTelty of the day and one of
the best selting plants for Florists ever offered .
Blooms continuously, Autumn, Winter and
Spring.

VX'H'Bf 8XR01>(0 PI,AKT8. from
SH iDcb pots, per doz.« $i.75 ; per 100, $35.00.

FI^O'WERINO PL,A:NX8, from 2>4
inch pots, per doi., $2.35; per lUU, $17.50.

R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO.,

Nos 16 and 19 South Market St., BOSTON, MASS.
Mention the Florists' Exchange wheo writing.

WE MUST HAVE ROOM

At present, every steamer arriving in Phil-
adelphia from Antwerp has on board immense
quantities of choice plants, bought in Belgium
and Holland, under special personal selection,
by GODFREY ASCHMANN, who has just
returned from his European trip by the
steamer Westernland, arriving in New York
October 10th.

Please read the following special low
qaotatlong on flrst-class stock only:

A7AIF:A INniHA 11 to Uin.. leading
"^'^■-f* iiii/iu*» vars. only, such as

Mme. V. S. Cruyeen. Vervjeana, Deutsche

Perle, B. A. Alba. Doctor Moore, Apollo,

Empress of India, etc., at the rate of

Si:{5.00 per hundred.
KICU8 EI.ASXICA, 6 in. pots. 20 to 24 In.

high, J5.UUper doz.
ARAIJCARIA EXCE:l.8A, 5 in. pots,

10 to 12 in., 4 tiers, 16 Ou per doz.
Other plants in next issue.
CHINESB PRIMROSKS, Rupp^s

strain, bloom at Christmas, 4 in., $6.00 to

$6 00 per 100.
PRIMUI^A OBCOMICA, 4 inch $5.00

per 10l(.
SOL,AMlT!II (Jew's Cherry), 4 in., $5.(0 a 100.
CYI»ERVS«, or UMBRELLA PALMS, 4 in.,

$7.1.10 per lOU.
CVCI^AMEN GR A^DIFI^OR A,

4 in , Sl.tK-* per doz. ; 5 in., $1.50 per doz.
CIIRVSA7>iXHHI»I1JIUS, standard vars.,

mixed, 4 in.. $5.00 per KX); 6 in., $1.00 per doz.
CAL,I«A L,IL.ICS* large plants, showing

buds, 6 In.. $3.00 per doz.
HARDV IVY, 3 in, pota, 1 f t., $3.C0 per lOO.
DRAC.^?«A XKDIVISA, 2>^ in. pots,

$5.IHjper 100.
SXOCKLS, White, Cut and Come Again,

-f^ 111. pots, $3.i'0 per 100.
HVDRA^GE:A,6 in. pots, pink and white,

$1.80 per doz.; 5 in. pots, pink only, $1.50

per doz.
When ordering plants state if pots are

wanted.
DIJXCH HYACINTHS, single varieties,.

li«ht blue, dark blue, pure white and rose,

$4.50 per 100.
VOIXI SIOT« DAFFODIL,. $17.00 a lOOO.
XOITR ISHSOC TVT^WBt $18 00 per 1000.
'WHIXH ROIUAKS, $18.00 per 1000.

Cash With Order, Please.

GODFREY tSCHMiNII, »„tirst., Pliila.,Pa.

wnOLESALK GROWER OF POT PLANTS.

Agent for O. Vanden Plas, Lorchristy^
Belgium, for Azaleas, Rhododendrons, Etc.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

October 14. 1899.

The Florists' Exchange.

1025

Paincsville, O. — The StorrB & Harri-
8on Co. are sliipping large orders of trees
and shrubs.

W. B. Cole, of the Mentor Avenue Nur-
sery, is having a large root cellar con-
structed on his place.

Rochester, N. Y. — Jacob Wentz died
on September 20 at his home in Ironde-
(luoit, aged 70 j'ears. Mr. Wentz has
been connected with the nursery trade
tor flft.v .Tears, and for the past thirty
.years had been in the business tor him-
self.

Fall Pippin Apple.— One of the best
and most jjopular ajiples is Fall Pijipin.
It combines so man.y good qualities,
thriving in almost any locality. It is
ver.y large; good for dessert or culinary
]Mirposes. Especiall.v for the latter, it
can be highly recommended. When ripe,
it is a yellowish green, neither very at-
tractive nor undesirable. It can be kept
well into midwinter. The growth of the
tree is not ver.v regular, and induces com-
plaint from small customers, until its na-
ture is explained.

Ranid-gpowiiig Horse Chestnuts. —

In ordering horse chestnuts, unless one is
not particular about rapid growth, he
should be careful to designate the Ameri-
can, .Ksculus glabra. The Eurojiean
species, which furnishes the double-flower-
ing varieties, is M. hippocastanum, a
very slow grower. ITltimatel.v, the same
height is reached b.v both, anil it is quite
probable the Eurojienn may then be most
in favor, for it forms a handsome, round-
headed, compact specimen.

Somethina New in Hedge Plants.

— It is ver.y difficult for an.v of us to get
out of the old rut and strike for some-
thing new. Yet there an- iiossibilities
ouside that are worth sifkiii^-. llnluc
plants are invariabl.v cho.wn along a iit-
tain line of well-tried things, which occa-
sionally become monotonous. In great-
est poimlarity, the osage orange has
given way to the Japanese or Calfomian
privet. Honey locust, buckthorn, althiva,
Japanese berberry, P.yrus japoiiica, hem-
lock and Norwa.v spruce are all pretty
largel.y used in about the same quanti-
ties, Rosa rugosa, very popular for
massing as shrubber.y, is graduall.v com-
ing into use. What a very small li.st it
is ! Two of the prettiest sights I ever be-
held were long rows of the Japanese
blood-leaved maple and Spiraea Van
Houttei. the latter in full bloom. Both
are well adapted for hedge jiurposes,
although the spirsea cannot have the
usual method of trimming. But what a
relief to get away from the regular rou-
tine and two trimmings each .vear. In-
stead, there would be the anmial thin-
ning out of old shoots in the Winter and
tlie result, a graceful, symmetrical hedge,
its flowering unexcelled for showiness.
The Japanese maple would come exjien-
sive; but lots of men would put many
times the necessary amount in a dressed
stone wall and get no more i)leasure out
of it. By annual trimming it could be
kept two feet high, and in color form a
sight that will repa.v the cost. A Japan-
ese holly. Ilex crcnata, makes a fine, rare,
evergreen hedge; but the plants are not
to be had in great quantities. 'I he fol-
lowing would all prove desirable: .Spiraea
Thunbergii. H.vdrangea p. g., flowering
almond, Viburnum pranifolium. Azalea
amceoa, Deutzia gracilis, cephalotaxus
(evergreen), Lawson's c.vi:)ress, i)ines,
retinosporas, yews, etc.— S. Mendklso.v
Meehan.

PoiwayaqdSuyarlaples

A beautiful lot of straight, smooth trees,
9 to 10 and 10 to 13 ft. We offer these low for
cash. Write us.

W. p. BRINTON, Christiana, Pa.

Mention the Florist*" Bxchanj?» wk*n wrltlntr

F. JAMES, 1^

RSERYMAN,

USSY (Calvados), FRANCE,

AMOTtmJmIt Fruit Tree Stocks, Forest Tree
Seedlings, Coniferae, Ornamental Shrubs,

etc., good Blzea. prices low; packing extra.

Wholesale Price List free on demand.

Send your list of wants before giving your orders,

you will receioe quotations by return of mall and

saue dollars.

Uentlon the Florists' Exchange when wrltlnc-

NATURALTENNESSEE

Peach Seed, for Nurserytnen.

I have procured a limited supply of Genuine Natural
TenneoBee Peach Seed, crop of '98.

A8 there Ib positively no crop thl8 fleaaon. this 6eed Is
as good as new seed and can be depended on.

Beware of so-called " natural seed, growth of '99.'*

Send fob Pbicks and Sample.

CHAS. BL,ACK, Hlebtstown, M. J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

250,000 Miller Red Raspberry Plants

300.000 Enrly IlniTeNt Brnckberry PlnutM
150,000 Lucreiia Dewberry Plants.

All of the ahove at $3.00 per ICOO.
I*2r5,0fl0 Sirawberry PlnntH, four best leading

florts. at %i.m per lOUO.
I'i5,000 Peaeb. one year from the bud, and June

budded. In 8urplu8.
'JO.OOO Japau Plums, one year from bud, also

In eiirplue.

MILFORD NURSERIES, Milford, Delaware

ALE.V. PULLEN, I'roplielor.

Mention the Florists' Exchanee when wrlttntt.

FOR FORCING.

Otaksa, Red-Branched, Ihos. Hogg.

Per 100 Per 1000
4-6 crowns, $10.00 $90.00
3-3 crowns, 7.00 60.00

These are magniflcent strong plants and
unusually good value for the prices asked.
We promise satisfaction to the most critical.
Order now while they can be shipped without
danger of freezing.

Jackson S Periiins Go., Newarit, NewYorli.

Mention th*> FlorlRtu' Exchange when writing

Extra fine stock, $50.00 per 1000.

Large stock of other Vines.
Low Prices in Qaantlty.

Clematis Paniculata and Flammula.
Bignonia Radicans, Honeysuckles, Etc.

DAVID G. YATES & CO.,

Mount Airy Nurseries, PHILADELPHIA. PA

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing,

pTouwerkerk

1123 Summit Ave., Jersey City, N. J.

Just received from our Holland Nurseries

RHODODENDRONS, AZALEkS,

SPIRCA JAPONICA, LILIUin SPECIOSUM

P/EONIES, BLEEDING HEART

POT GROWN LILACS, HYDRANGEA IN SORTS.

CLEMATIS and H. P. ROSES, m the beet sort8.

PRICES MODERATE.
lC«ntloB th« Florists' Sxch&nffe wh*n wrltlas.

HYDRANGEA

(Paniculata Grandiflora.)

10 to 12 Inches t4 50 per 100; »40.00 per 1000

18 to 24 " 6,00 •• 50,00

2iito3teet 8,00 " 15,00 "

NEW SNOWBALL

(Viburnum Plicntuui)

3-lnch pot plants $6.00 per 100; |55.00 per 1000

2to3feet 1200 *■ 100.00

4t0 5feet 25.00 *• 200.00 "

ThiB l8 Al stock, stocky and well hranclied.

We have 20 acres of Haedt Shrubs. Vines,
Pkbennials, Small Fruits. Cannas. Caknations.
Violets, Etc. AMPELOPSIS VKITCHII a specially.
Over I.OUO.OIO KdSES In stock, embracing more than a
tboueand varieties. Prices tbe lowest.

Wrlie UB for anything yon may be In need of. We
can save you money.

TliB Dingee S Gonard Co., West Grove, Pa,

MftDtton tbe Florists' Exchange when wrttlns.

3 Inch, extra stroDg,
$6 00 per U 0.

iSPARlGUS SPRENGERI ,„,„,eri

BAItV PKI^IKOSE, 2 In.li, $4,00 per 100.
BAHV I'KIItlRUISIC, :i luolj, special v
$6.00 per 100,

S. BAT80N, Kalamazoo, lalcli.

Mention the FlorlatB' Exchange when writing.

TREES! TREES!

Norv\ay,8uKarand Silver MapIcH
Norway Spruce and Arbor Vitae.
WNI. J.CHINNICK, Trenton, N.J.

Mention the Florlstj^_Excjiang« when wrltlm.

SPRINGFIELI,
NEW JERSEY.

Trade Catalogue
Free,

F. & F. NURSERIES

Rrowe"!' TREES AND PLANTS in full assortment.

ACALYPHA SANDERI. 2^ '°«'^ *i26o per m

LOGAN BERRY TIPS. ^^OO per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000.

RAMBLER ROSES, strong 2 year plants, yellow, white and pink, |10.00 per 100.
THE CONARD & JOI<(ES COMPANY, 'West GroTe, Pa.

Mention the Florli'ti'' Kylaange when writing

_ _ „ Pin, Scarlet, Red, White, IVlIlow
10 000 l<'»<'«d, Eoglisli and Turkey, 1 to
' 10 feet.

100,000 Norway, Sagar, Sycamore and Silver Leaved, all sizes.

C italoguEs on application. Send estimate of wants for prices,

THE WM. H. MOON CO., glenwood nurseries. Morrisville, Pa.

tignilon th» Florff • Exchange when -writing.

FRUtT AND QRNAMENTAL Small^ Fruits, Orapes. shrubs. Climbing Plants,

Roses, Evergreens, Hardy Plants, Pseonies.
Largest and cboicest collections in America.

^ BEST NOVELTIES

Descriptive Illustrated Catalogue free.

ELLWANCER & BARRY,

IHOUNT HOPE NURSERIES. Rochester, N. Y.
FOR ORCHARD and GARDEN Filtr-ninth Year.

Tinn Th* P"i.>n«t«* Bs«faa.Qre when wrltlOK.

TREES

The October Purple Plum.

Luther Burbank's latest and best production. We are
the introducers and can furnish first-class stock at lowest
prices. We have 500 acres in nursery stock — shade trees,
fruit trees, ornamental trees, shrubs and small fruit plants, in
fact anything you can ask for. Catalogue, with colored plate
picture' of October Purple Plum, free. Write to-day.
STEPHEN HOYT'S SONS CO., Box 40New Canaan, Conn.

Mention the Florlata' Exchan<p wb«n writing.

I TBE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio,

c Desire to call the attention of Florists and Nurserymen to their 40 acres of

> HARnv ROSKS, tbeircnmpletp assortment of KRKIX and ORBi AMEMTAL,

> TREES and SHRITBS, and thei r 44 G reeuhouHes of ROSES,
S PAI.9IS, FICVS, PERKS, ETC.

^ Correspodcnce and personal inspection solicited. Trade List and Catalogues free.

Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange wnen wiitlng.

/I ^ 71 I p Zl C^ FOR IMMEDIATE
/\Z^/\LIL/lO SHIPMENT

We talje pleasure in offering for immediate delivery, f. o. b. New York City,
Indian Azaleas, leading market kinds, shapely plants, well headed, at the prices
quoted below. They are shapely specimens and will make splendid plants for
winter and spring decoration. These plants will be carefully packed and can be
safely sent by freight to any part of the country. per am. Per ifo

10 to 12 inch heads $4 50 $35 00

12 to 14 " " 6 00 45 00

14 to 16 " " 7 00 55 00

16 to 18 " " 15 00

18 to 20 " " 25 00

20 to 24

,30 00

PETER HENDERSOK i CO., 3S i 37 Cortlandt St.. NEW fORK.

Ifentton tlw Florists' Exrhange when writing.

AZALEAS

SELECTED
PLANTS

OUR FIRST CONSIGNMENT OF

MZML-EK INDICH

is now unpacked and the plants are in fine condition and of good shape.
We can furnish same in sizes :

10 to 12 inch, 12 to 14 inch, 14 to 16 inch,

in the most popular and best selling varieties. (Shipped from Chicago.)
■WRITE FOR PRICES.

84-86 Randolph St. YALUnAlN J jtlvU J 1 UKC 14 Barclay Street

Mention the FlorUta* Exchange when writing.

1026

Thb F=i-orists' Exchange.

II

■ SITUITIONS WmiED.

torer expense of forwarding.

•I7IRST.CLASS maker ud and doforator waiitB
r situation. K. H., 209 W. 25 St., New York City.

■VOUNG man. 29, wants situation an assistant for
1 (ireenhouBO work. Qus. Miller, 136 Ave. t..
New York.

GARDBNER, 30, familiar with all branclios, wishes
It Dosltlon. Uottschlttg, care Mrs. frank. Nurs-
ery, Newport. R. I. ^^

SITUATION wanted, by a younK roan with 2 years'
experience in Krowma roses, carnal Ions ana
general stock. F. J., care of FlorisI »' EicliacKC.

SITUATION wanted, packer and shipper of plants
and flowers by mall and express jaood propa-
R»tor and a eood all round florist. J. Van Ueyper,
Belleville. N^J^

PERMANENT place wanted by an American,
twenty-tw'). with experience, to work on bed-
dine plants or outflone-a:or would like a chance
to work up on roses. Reference; at liberty now;
state wanes with or without board. !■. W. Pettit.
IS5 Chandler St., Worcester, Mass.

SITUATION wanted as working foreman, by a
competent grower of roses, carnations, etc. and
general assortment or plants; 18 years' practical ex-
perience; middle aged, married; strictly (obor. In-
dustrious and reliable; best reference. i> lorist, 6-6
8. Alfred Street. Alexandria. Va^

HELP VINTED

Rate SI per Inch. No adv. less than 50o.

W^ANTED.

A flrst-clasa man to take charge of a section
of houses; good references required. Address

p. O. BOX 188, Madison, N. J.

•WAJ«TE».

Single middle-aged man, and a young Ger-
man; one who has lately arrived m this
country, for greenhouses. Good home and
permanent place. Slate lowest wages. F. K.,
care Florists' BxchanKe-

-WANTED.

A young married man, as assistant gardener
in a large commercial place ; must thoroughly
understand everything pertaining to green-
house work. Address, stating wages wanted,
which must be low to start with,

K. C, care Florists' Exchange.

-WANTED,

On large place, man who understands propa-
gating and bedding out, $26 00 per month and
board, with chance of advancement. Address

K. f., care Florists' Exchange.

STORE MAN

Wanted to take charge of store doing the
best trade in a western city of 2no,000. Must be
a flrst-class decorator and cut flower worker ;
wages $1U0 per month. In answering give
name ana address of every former employer.
If not accustomed to Brat-class trade, or if you
get drunk or gamble, do not answer, as we
shall Investigate thoroughly.

F. G., care Florists' Exchange.

MISCELUIIEOUS WINTS.

Bate 1»1 per inch. No adv. less than 50c.

WANTED TO RENT.

Florists place, near Philadelphia. Houses
must be in good condition.
L. P. GOW, 4803 Pairmount Ave., Phlla, Pa_

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

FOR RENT.

In a wealthy suburban city a few miles from
New Tork, six greenhouses fully stocked; lease
can be had; a rare chance for a good man; only
wants to be seen; cash required, about five
hundred. Address E. X.,

Care Florists' Exchange.

FOR SAI.E.

Two greenhouses, 160 ft. in length, sashes in
gcod condition. Also two Hitchioga boilers
and ventilating apparatus, and a quantity of
four-inch piping. Can be seen on premises.
Archdeacon's, Palisadeand Paterson Avenues,
Jersey City, or apply at

ARCHDEACON CO., 110 Murray St.

Rare Opportunity.

For Sale at Great SacriHce or will Lease on
Shares, small gieenhouse establishment, fully
stocked; with privilege of renting ten ad,join-
iog houses next spring. Centrally located in
city of 310,000 inhabitants, ou principal avenue,
with store and ample ground. Must he seen to
be appreciated. An excellent chance for the
right party. F. H., care Florists' Exchange.

MISGELimEOUS.

Rate «1 per inch. No adv. less than 50c.

To Close Out Our Business it Kennett Imn !

A FK'W THOUSAND

SCOTT, ELDORADO and CARTLEDGE,

At 830.00 per 1000.

About 700 12 ft. .Snsh Barn, second hand, at 10c.
each ; 1800 ft. 4 lu. pipe (cast), 10c, pertoot.

A BOILiER made of 4 In. pipe and heating satis-
factorily l:iOO feet of same, nearly new, $30.00 cash.

EDWARD SWAYME, Wawaset, Pa.

Second-hand Flower Pots Cheap.

Per 10(10

i8,ooo 2 1-2 in. rim pots S2.30

10,000 2 1-2 in. plain pols 2.50

8,000 2 X 3 Rose pots 2.25

8,000 3 in. rim standard pots 4,00
2,000 3 1-2 in. rim standard

pots 5.00

These pots are in u'ood condition. Many of them

have only hecn used once. Address

'«V. J. HESSER. Plattsmoutli, Keb.

FOR SALE.

One J. I,. Mott, 1800 sq, ft. Hot 'IVater

Boiler, in tlrst-class condition, in use one
aeaeon. Price, $116.00.

One Gorton Steam Boiler, 600 sq. ft
capacity, in use two seasona. Price, with auto-
matic water feed, $60.00.

One No. 5 Scollay Portable Boiler,
capacity lOiiuft. 4in. pipe, in good conuiliun.
Price, $65.00.

One Mo. 4 Scollay Portable Boiler,
capaci'y 700 ft. 4 in. pipe, in good condition.
Price, $46,00.

^"Prices include delivery f. o. b. New
York.

JAMES MERRVWEAXHER,

332 Halsey Street. Brooiilyn, N. Y.

Uentlon the FloriatB' Exchange when wrttlnr:

BUSIHESS OPPOHTUNITIES.

Bate 91 per Incli. No adv. lesa tlian 60o.

FOR SAI.E.

BuBlocBS netting fl50 to $-200 monthly, with large
opportanlty for development, WWO ft. of bIbbb. navlng
other Interests will sell at n'nl estate value, f 2500. half
caflh, balance time to suit. For quick acceptance
only; Penna. E. F., care Florlats' Exchange

FOR SALE.

Greenhouses, situated about one and a half
miles from Reading, Pa., good home market,
B rare opportunity; reason for selling, death
of proprietor. Will be sold at public sale
October 2l8t, 1899. or at private sale in the
meantime. For particulars address

HARRISON S. HINNERSHITZ,

618 S. 19th St., Reading, Pa.

Uentlon the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

m

Huntington, Mass. — Mrs.E. M. Mesick
has rented a larger store on Chapel
street to accommodate her Increasing
business.

Delevan, Wis.— Frank T. Manahan,
of the Williams Bay Floral Co. will open
a new store here for the sale of cut
flowers.

Naugatuck, Conn.— a. N. Squires will
open a flower store here.

Newark, N. .T.— The p.niiucrshi]) of
Charles H. Kowo and .1. Franklin Noll
has been dissolved and the luisini'.s.s will
be continued under the name of J. F.
Noll &. Co., at the same address, 111
Mulben'y street.

Moller's Deutsche Gartner-Zeitung.in a
recent issue, points out that the correct
orthograph.v of the selaginella, com-
monly written "emiliana," is Enimell-
ana, the plant having been named after
Theodore Emmel, ot Nurnberg.

NOTES BY THE WJY.

Portland, Me.— The adornment ot the
new Cottage Park was carried out the
first season l5y Niles Nelson and was the
admiration of all. One bed in front if
the Casino was tilled with geranium Gen-
eral Grant, which at time of my visit had
been touched by frost, but gave an idea
of what .1 picture it had presented when
in pi'i'li'i'tidii. This bed is 40 feet across;
an iiiinieiise star and cross supported it
on either side. A bed of tuberous rooted
begonias was in full bloom in an exposed
situation close to the sea. Mr. Dyer, his
grower, tells me it has been one of the
Bights of the season, and that he intends
planting more extensively next year. In
the houses at South Portland is a stock
of about onethousand chrysanthemums;
well grown plants in 6-inch pots, in addi-
tion to large numbers in beds. Rerg-
mann is the earliest and Ivory the favor-
ite variety for pot culture. Carnations
and grafted roses are in good shape.

Minott & Son have had excellent suc-
cess with asters. I notice this plant has
been much healthier this season than has
been the case in many past.

L. C. Godrtard, at Peering, has a seed-
ling carnation, the color of which is
identical with the Carnot rose; habit is
better than Daybreak. This is the sec-
cmd year of trial and -nMll be continued.
A deep pink is also very promising.

Lewistown, Me.— The palm swindler,
who worked the trick upon Ernest
Saunders recently, was identical with the
rascal who did up our fellow craftsmen
at Lynn and Lawrence. In this latter
instance the palms were recovered, so
that Mr. Saunders was only out the cost
of time and trouble.

Haverhill, Mass.- C. H. Kaulbach is
preparing for a busy Fall business.

Dorchester, Mass.— L. H. Foster has
returned from his European trip and says
he noticed one jilant lacking on the other
side; that was Nephrolepis bostoniensis,
and he so favorably impressed some
growers there that they intend giving it
a trial.

Iliuighton & Clark have taken posses-
sion 1)1' their new store, which, having a
doulile frontage on Berkeley and Boyl-
ston streets, enables them to make a fine
showing. The store is 60x20 feet and
finished in white and green, with all the
latest facilities.

Warren Ewell is forcing just as many
bulbs as usual; he says he cannot break
away, and believes there will be as good
demand as hitherto.

Fall River, Mass.— Geo. Smith and
Chatterton Warburton report the best
outlook for many seasons past. The
new houses built this Summer will be
added unto just so soon as the trusts
break up or the florists own their own
factories. Frank Bufflnton has rebuilt
almost the whole of his plant, which is
now thoroughly up-to-date. Jas. Shinn
has gone out of business.

HoLYOKE, Mass.— E. H. Howland was
first in the market with early chrysan-
themums—vaiicties Fitzwygram and
Mine. Gastellier. His stock is looking
flne. His grower, Mr. Sinclair, has some
grand seedlings, with older kinds, in
shape for exhibition at the local shows.
Boston ma.y hear from this place this sea-
son. I noted some well-grown Cattleya
labiata, grown on the Lager & Hurrell
plan, doing finely. Coelogyne cristata
has made plump growths, and, as done
here, is a profitable orchid to handle.

Salem, Mass.— McGee, Geary & Co.,
have brightened their plant with paint
and are now busy stocking up in antici-
pation of the promised good season.

Peabody, Mass.— J. M. Ward & Co.
have built a handsome rose house; this
is connected bj' means of a corridor,
which is utilized for violets. The auto-
matic ventilator is in use and gives satis-
faction. Their McGowan carnations are
as strong as usual and blooming right
along. The.v have a pinksportfrom this
variet.v that will be watched closely this
seasoii; if it has the characteristics of
the parent it should be a desideratum.

Williamsport, Pa.— Evenden Bros,
made a handsome exhibit at the State
Fair, sweeping the decli with firsthonors.
The.v are as strong in chrysanthemums
as ever, having some 1.5,000 in pots,
chiefly 6-inch, and SO, 000 on bench. Car-
nations have done very well. Mr. Ring
has a fine general stock at the branch
place with which to inaugurate the sea-
son. W. M.

New I'ork versus Flat bush. — On

Monday afternoon, October 9, the crack
representatives of these two teams lined
up against each other in a struggle lor
supremacy. The intense desire to have
only the very best bowlers roll in the
match was evident on both sides, as the
first game was played with only five
men to a side, and in the second game
each team added one more man, as one
of the experts arrived too late to take
part in the first game. New York won
the first two games, thus capturing the
first of the series. A third game was
played, and they won that also. D. Y.
Mellis caught a crab twice, and P.
O'Mara spilled a box of cigars while
trying to hypnotize a ball after it had
left the hands of the operator. Rudolph
Asmus made a good umpire and his
decisions were never questioned. The
next three games in the series will be
played on the Flatbush alleys, Thursday
evening, October 1 0.

Visitors who had come to see the
match were given the privilege of using
the other set of alleys during the games,
BO that the trained rooters, instead of
helping their favoiites with their lungs,
were busy piling up scores for them-
selves, and were a much more noisy
crowd than those playing the match
game. At the close the New York club
put up an elegant lunch, and everyone
went away confident that this had been
the most pleasant afternoon ever spent
on the alleys. The scores made are as
under:

NEW YORK.

1 2 3

P O'Mara 1« 174 13B

F.Traendly 137 133 131

A.8. Burns 128 183 167

T.Roehrs 117 132 2 6

T.Lang 120 60 147

A. Small 132 138

Total 618

864

FLATBUSH.

1 2

P.Elley 126 136

L. Schmutz 120 101

J.LKeynor »« 136

D.Y. Mellis 146 160

E. Dailledouze IM ,»6

A. Zeller '12

Total 687

741

9C3

8

127
141
173
141
167
138

887

ROOTERS' GAMES.

12 3

J. W. Withers 102 96 1^

J. LDonlan .. 97 110

W. Marshall "6 123 140

C. Wocker 91 108 «

A.Schultheis 99 % 93

J.H.Troy 130 18

J. Lang 96 12

C. Woerner •■ •• {"J

C. Schenck 163 19 166

H. Dailledouze 99 116 116

W. H.Slebreoht 132 1« 107

J.A.Shaw 86 10 129

J.Donaldson 121 131 146

S. S. Butterfleld 109 118

W.Burns 68 63

J. Logan ■■ '0

There is some talk of having a league
match or matches during the season, in
which such clubs as New York, Flatbush,
Philadelphia and Baltimore will partici-
pate, the games being played In different
cities.

Philadelphia.— Wm. K. Harris has
got back into the bowling arena. Many
vet remember that 240 at St. Louis in
1893. Last week he bought a pair of
bowling shoes, and in the second game
made 102.

The ten pin balls won by our team at
Detroit, and which were presented by
the Crawford McGregor Canby Co., have
arrived, and appear to be good ones.
The last " phenom " on the alleys is Wm.
C. Smith, who smashed all records last
week with 247 ; this is the alley record.
DAvm Rust.

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Met GDllDie.

October 14, 1899.

Xhe F=lortsxs' Exchttnge.

1027

OBITUARY.

Charles William Rehheln.

Charles W. Roliboin, florist, New Haven,
roun., died at his residenee ou October (>.
His death was due to pneumouia. De-
ceased was a member of Humboldt
Lodge, I. O, (). F., aud also of Connecti-
cut Rock Lodge, F. and A. M., both of
which organizations sent delegations to
the funeral. Mr. Rehbein was unmarried,
but leaves three brothers and two sisters
to mourn liis loss. The burial was iu
Evergreen cemetery.

American Gardening.

The regular yearly subscription price of
American Gardbninq iB $1.50 per year.

Subscribers for the Florists' Exchange
and American Gardening together can secure
both papers for one year for $2.35 net.

Address all orders,
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p. 0- Box 1697, NEW YORK.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

StatioDeiji for Florists.

Every florist In the land should have a
complete supply of printed matter where-
with to conduct his business in befitting
style. We have the largest outfit in
America devoted solely to horticultural
printing, and we understand the wants
of the trade. Below we quote two com-
bination offers and would be pleased to
supply you.

00 Combination offer
• — includes....

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600 Mouthly Statements, 6Ux8^ inS.

600 Business Cards, 2^xiH ms.

600 Tags, '.ii^xbii Ins.

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paper, ruled or uuniled, can be had in-
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Envelopes are full commercial size and
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Billheads will be furnished as above,
but size 8J^ ins. wide and 4^ ins. deep
will be substituted when so ordered.

Cards are of good quality and ample
proportions.

Day Book and Ledger are large enough
for ordinary purposes. Ledger is in-
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Special designs, trade marks, etc., en-
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flower can be printed on your letterheads
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The quality of all the above work is
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We can forward any of these combine^
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distance to order a single item on
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Address all orders to

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Firms Who Are Building:.

SiMsni'RY, Conn. — .S.T. Welden is build-
ing an addition to his greenhouse, 30x27
feet.

Pine Bush, N. Y.— Mrs. Flora T. Howell
is adding a house, 86x10, to her plant.—
D. H.

NoKTH Andover, Mass.— J. G. Chad-
wlek & Son are building a greenhouse,
22x40 feet.

Springfield, O. — Good & Reese have
completed the construction of three new
rose houses.

BusHNELL, III. — E. D. Lauterbach has
added .lOO square feet of glass to his
establishment.

Palmer, Mass. — f'harles Joyce is mak-
ing extensive additions to hisgreenhouse
on .Maple street.

Danville, 111. — Frank .Smith is mov-
ing his greenhouses to the rear of his prop-
erty and makinggeneral improvements.

Omaha, Neb. — A. Donaghue, Jr.. has
just completed a new house, lolJxKi feet,
short span to the south, with butted
glass.

\Vhitestone,N. Y. — L. Dupuy is having
built two new houses, 425x25 and 218x
75 feet. Hltchings & Co. are doing the
work.

J. McMuUen, formerly of Maspeth, has
nearly completed threehouse, seaeh lOOx
17 feet, heated and ventilated by Hltch-
ings appliances. He also has built anew
potting shed.

Traverse City, Mich.— F. M. Paine Is
making several Improvements at his es-
tablishment ; among others the addition
of a cold storage room.

New Castle, Pa.— W. T. & F. P. Butz
have added two carnation houses, 25x
150 feet, and one violet house, 20x100,
heated by steam. They have now a
total of 22 greenhouses.

Mystic, Conn. — James W. PoUand Is
making many iraprovementsln his green-
houses. A new Dean boiler is beiuK put
in position, with a capacity of 5,000
square feet of heating surface.

St. Louis.

Business Fair— Supply of Flowers Increases.
Business has been very fair since
Inst report; about the only change was
a (Ircidf'd inci'onso in tiip snpiiiy of ion.
riiscs, w Iiiili li;ive Imtouu' (|niti' plt'iiliful.
.\s <■) (■nnseiiuencc prices liavc weakened.
<'arnation8 are still in short supply,
espeoiall.v Da.vbreak; good stock is hard
to procure. Prices range from ly^c. for
common to 3c. for choice. A few violets
are in the market selling at 35c. to 50c.
per 100 for California. .\B yet no chry-
santhemums are in town, and as far as
we can learn none are in sight. Southern
stock is Kenerally in b.v this time.

The Chrysanthemum Show Committee
are about read.v with the schedule for our
exhibition, which takes place November
14-18. F. C. Weber is to be congratulated
on the number of private subscriptions
secured b,y him. He turned in f2C5. Could
we all approach this amount the show
business would be plain saiUng.

Awards at St Louis Fair.

Best, largest and most tastefully
nrrauKed group of greenhouse ])lant.'<,
Win. Schray, first; C. YounR & Sons Co.,
second. Pair hanging baskets, Sclira.v
first; Young, second. Collection rex be-
gonias, Young, first; Schray, second. Col-
lection of named geraniums. Young &
Sons, first. Carnations in bloom, Schray,
first. Palms, Schrayflrst; Yonng, second.
Sjiecimen plant of any kind. Sciiray. first:
Young, second. Collection of ferns,
Schra.v, first: Young, second. Colored
foliage plants arranged. Wm. Schiay,
first; Young, second. 12 roses in bloom.
4 varieties, Schray, first; Yonnff, sei'ond.
Collection 25 house plants (blooming),
Young, first: Schray, second. Flor.al de-
sign, two pieces, festive and funeral,
Young, first; Ellison & Tesson, sei'ond.
Basket cut flowers. Ellison & Tesson,
first; Young, second; best and most
artistically arranged fjroup of cut roses,
Ellison & Tesson, first; Young, .second:
Schra.v. third. Table decoration, Ellison
& Tesson. first; Young, second. Display
cut flowers, Schray, first; Young, sec-
ond. Parlor bouriuet. Young, first. Col-
lc<'tion carnations, Ellison & Tesson.
first. Ladies' bouquet, Young, first; Elli-
son & Tesson, second. Max Herzog was
judge.
Jottings.

Luther Armstrong has sold his

Olive street store to Miss M. .S. Newman.

^'isltors: B. I'^schner, representing M.

Rice & Co., Philadelphia; Mr. Cagana,

Shelbyvllle, 111. C. C. S.

Oensible and Solid business T/fen, , ,

Invariably give the preference to the best equipped and
most reliable houses, for they well know that only in
this way can they obtain the best service — and the cost

is no greater; in fact, oRen

times less. The argument, so

"■7 i far as it relates to ourselves,

\ f\tiir i 's founded upon the fact that

M. vrUl. I through the nature ofourcon-

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/' -_ J. _- I -^ ^^ . , _ i and Nursery industries, we

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for fallible man to become in any one direction. We have

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H.P. and Monthly Roses ^Zo^V^^m.

H. P., two year, fine plants, own roots,
per doz., $1 50; per 100, $10.00.

Monthly, from open ground or pots, per
doz., $1.00; per 100, $8.00.

DOUBLE WHITK POET NARCISSUS,
per 100, 75cts

F. A. BALLER, Bloomlngton, III.

EGLANTINE.

The True Fragrant Sweetbriar.

Per 100.
lOOO Rosa RnblKinosa, 4-5 feet.... $5.00
ICOO •• •• 2-3 •' .... 3 10

WOO " " 1-2 " .... 2(0

6000 Bertoerls TtaunberKl, $3 00 to 7 00

T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass.

Mention the Florlwtw' Exchange whpn writing

WA'ST TO EXCHANGE

200 CRIMSON RAMBLERS, 8trong,8tocky,
2 yr. plants, tor PICUS ELASTIC A, PALMS,
GERANIUMS, PANDANUS UTILIS or
VEITCHII. Make ub an offer.

1MILI.S & ■WACKTER,

Jacksonville, Fla.
Mention the FlorlBtB* Exchange when writing.

H. P. ROSES SSo'iF.~

Crimson Rambler,
Manetti

And a full assortment of
HARDY ORNAMENTALS.

HIRiM T. JONES, Union County Nursories,

ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY.

Mention the FlorlatJ' Exchang-e when writing.

Finest Forcing Roses i^-ii-:„

BRIDE $3.50 $4.00

AlsoSoupert, Hermosa. DeGraw.Krugerand
a full line of roses from 2J^-inch pofp, at low
prices. Send for prices. Cash with Order.

Asparagus Plumosus Nanus and Sprengeri,

2}^ inch pots, strong plants, at fb.OO per 100.

THE NATIONAL PLANT CO-, Dayton, 0.

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HEADQUARTERS FOR

HARDY ROSES

We are now bookinj? orders for Roses in
large lots at Reduced Prices. Write
for particulars.

W. S T. SMITH CO., Geneva, N. Y.

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■ ROBT. CRAia & SON, ■

s (OSES, PBLPIS, GtOTONS, i

5 ...CARNATIONS.. "

■ and Noveltlei In Decorative Plants, ■

2 Market and 49th sis.. PHILADELPHIA, PA. £

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

THE BEAUTIFUL ROSE

LIBERTY

A Hybrid Tea of the character and color
of General Jaoqueminot.

One quarter of the stock is controlled
by the undersigned. No one has author-
ity to sell it in the New England States
except from our own stock and by our
permission. The stock is being rapidly
absorbed, the greater part having been
already sold. Parties desiring to grow
it for next season, should place their
orders at once. Prices upon application.

M. WOOD i CO..

NATICK, MASS.

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New York Florists' Club.

A large niul representative gathering
was present Monday' evening, October
10, at the usual monthly meeting of the
club; Vice-President Troy occupied the
chair.
Resolutions on the Death of Alfred Hen-

derrion.

The Committee on Resolutions, on
the death of Mr. Alfred Henderson, pre-
sented the following, which were uuaui-
mou.'jl.v adopted:

Whereab, in the Inuerutahle wisdom ot
AlmiEhtv God, the hand ot death has been
placed upon our fellow member, Mr. Alfred
Henderson ;

\ViiEKE.4R. hi« death removes one of the
etronj^est lijjures among the friends ot flori-
culture and horticulture ; be It

Ili-snhvil, that the New York Florists' Club
sustained In this lamentable event a loss of
verv ffreat moment, and the horticultural
world one whose constant devotion to its
interest, tireless energy in its behalf, and
coBtistent practice of its teachines made
him a tower of strength to this Club:

Bemiln-il, that the memb,ra of this Club
feel a personal grief in his dealh. the loss ot
a valuable associate and the dep.lvation to
th^eommnnitv of an exemplary cillzen:

Ernrilvcil, that we tender to his stricken
relatives the assurance of our profound sym-
pathy with them in the sorrow they aie
called on to bear;

l;i:-~<>lvt'tl, that these resolutions be spread
on the minutes, and that a copy thereof he
transmitted to the relatives of the deceased.
iChas. B. Weathered,
[Signed] "^ S. C. Nash.

(J. P. Cleary.
Committee on Resolutions.

S. A. F. Preparations.

The principal business of the evening
was a discussion of several important
matters appertaining to the .S. A. F. Con-
vention of 1900. Wm. H. Siebrecht re-
ported for his committee the result ot in-
quiries regarding a suitable building for
a meeting place and exhibition. The
auditorium of the Grand Central Palace,
witli a tioor space of 50,000 square feet,
ami li.wiiiK- two balconies, was found to
lie availalile. Mr. May suggested the
Masonic Temple, Sixth avenue and 23d
street, and urged immediate selection of
a hall, reminding the members of former
ditlliulties in securing same. The Grand
Central Palace seemed to be more fa-
vored, on account of its central location
to railroads and hotels, and after some
further discussion tlie matter was re-
mitted to the coniniiltee witii full power
to .-ii-t, suliject to till' approval of the Ex-
ecut!\c Cdinmitlee of tiie S. A. F.

The Biggest Show Yet.

The club decided to hold an exhibi-
tion in conjunction with the usual trade
exhibit of the national society. Touch-
ing on the matter of selection and need
of a. competent manager, Mr. O'Mara
said that he anticipated that the forth-
coming show and tradeoxhiliition would
be tlie tinesteverheld in the Cnited States
in connection with a convention: that
the convention would be the biggest yet,
and the appointment of a good man as
superintendent was of the utmost im-
portance.

Secretary Stewart referred to the very
crcdit.able exhibitions held in connection
with the trade (lisjilay at the Bo.ston and
Cleveland meetings of the society, and
also s|ioke of the great possibilities of
Now York along this line. He tlionght
he could safely promise as many S. .\. F.
medals, in reason, as the club might like
to have for special jiurposes and in con-
nection with the trade exhibit. Mr.
Ward, as a member of the ExecutiveCom-
mittee, S. A. F. indorsed Secretary .Stew-
art's remarks.

Anticipated Hospitality.

It having been mooted abroad, on
good aiilhoi'il.v. that Mr. .1. H. Starin in-
tended extending some hospitalities to
the S. A. F. meiubers in the form of a
trip up the Sound to Glen Island, etc., a
committee, consisting of Messrs. May,
O'Mara, Burns, H. A. Siebrecht, Sr., and
C. B. Weathered, was appointed to wait
upon Mr. Starin and ascertain the true
facts in the case.

The Board of Trustees was also in-
structed to consider ways and means,
and present a plan at next meeting.

New Mem hers.

Tlie following gentlemen were pro-
posed as members: George Matthews,
.lohn Johnson, W. \. Marshal], J. L.
Schiller and George Stumpp.

visitors.

Robert Craig and Robert Kift, ot Phila-
delphia, were visitors at the meeting.
Ill resjuinse to tlie chair, Mr. t'raig made
;\ few remarks. He adverted to the gr.and
exhibitions held in New York some 30
years ago, and the practice then preva-

lent among the private gardeners, en-
couraged by their employers, of purchas-
ing ever.y new and rare plant offered in
the catalogues the world over. These
plants were displayed at the Fall and
Spring shows in New York, Philadelphia
and elsewhere, and proved a most in-
structive feature. Mr. Craig thought it
would be a good work for every florists'
club to attempt to revive that old inter-
est in new plants. Commenting on the
S. A. F. matters, the speaker said he was
gratified to hear that the New York Club
had decided to hold an exhibition, and
predicted that the next convention would
]irobabl,v be the most interesting meeting
of its kind ever held in this country. He
believed sutiicient specimens could be
secured around New York to make a
grand showing, and added, "as tar as
other cities are concerned, I think you
will be surprised at the extent ot their
exhibits. I think .you are hkely to see
every new plant that can be shown at
that season— in cannas, caladiums and
foliage plants, etc."

Mr. Kift also made a few remarks,
which were confined chiefly to the sijort-
ing side of the Club. Philadelphia w-as
always ready to enter the ring for the
purpose of "lifting" another cup, and
would do so next year.

After some remarks b.v Mr. O'Mara, on
the success ot the bowling club in the
match with Flatbush, and the large at-
tendance and most enjoyable afternoon
spent on the alleys, the meeting ad-
journed, but not before appointing ex-
Alderman Morris, who is a sincere advo-
cate of the game ot golf, a committee of
one to, if possible, organize a golf team
among the members ot the club.

Exhibits.

The following exhibits were made by
Robert Cr.iig i Son, to whom a vote ot
thanks was tendered:

Vase of the new California carnation,
Ethel Crocker. The color of the flowers
showed up very prettil.v under artificial
light, being a deep, salmon pink. The
stems were of good length and held the
blooms up well. The exhibition commit-
tee awarded the variety honorable men-
tion, and expressed a desire to see it
again later in the season. The same firm
also showed a vase of Maman Cochet
rose, grown outdoors, and one of the
Wliite Maman Cochet. The blooms were
unusually large and strong, and the com-
mittee gave them a cultural commenda-
tion and recommended the varieties for
outdoor culture.

Corning, N. Y'.— .'\. Woeppel put in a
busy Summer fixing over his snug place.
With clean houses and thrift.y stock he is
prepared for the Fall campaign.

Cincinnati, O. — Both J. A. Peterson
and Sunderbruch Sons are in it this sea-
son with cyclamens: a grand lot of
plants may" be seen here. Chrysanthe-
mums are excellent.

Northampton, Mass. — W. H. Field
planted almost two acres with cannas,
etc., around his houses, and tells me the
departure was very pleasing to his .Sum-
mer jiatrons. Now that the colleges are
open he is experiencing theusual demand
for decorative plants. M.

100,000

Giant mme. Ferret Paosles

' This new charming strain has proved to be
the best strain for cut flowers in the market.
Large plants, ready to bloom, $4.00 per lOOO; 60c.
per 100. Yellow and white in separate colors.

J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa.

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PKNSIES

l.Alt(;E FI.OWEItTNti STKAIN.

lOils. pel- 100: S'J.iJO per 1000.
UADnV riAICirC Suowhall and Longtellow.
riHnuI UnlOitO SOc. per lOO ; J3 oo penooo.
Uni I VUnri^Q CUATER'S, white, pint, red.
nUI.I-1 nUUI\0 Wush. yellow. Aug. 1st sown,
tl.OO per too ; (17.00 per 1000.

BYER BROS., Chambersburg, Pa.

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VAUTIER'S

MAMMOTH PANSY.

New crop seed now ready. This 1b the
largest and finest Pansy ever offered. We
have testimonials from floriHtsfroni all parts
of the U. S. praising Its size und ineritH.
Trade paiket, $1 00; oz., $4.00.

H. G. FAUST S CO., ^l.o'k^V'!; PHILA., PA.

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IF TOU NEED ROSES

Send n. roar llat for prices.

THEC.A.REESERCO.

URBANA, OHIO,
yvbolcaals Rose Cro-wers.

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IIRNGIEtEL GIINT PINSIES

Seed in trade packages, $1.00 or $6.00 per oz.

PLANTS ot the above strains at the same
price as the common strains, $5.00 per 1000.
Also larire transplanted plants for winter
bloom, $3.00 per 10,1.

OENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, Needham, Mass.

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PKNSIBS

Reek's Giant Strain.

Strong plants, 35 eta. per 100; $3.50 per 1000.

ALLEN'S DEFIANCE MIGNONETTE SEED

From selected epIkeB, $1.00 per U oz.
CaBh with order from unknown parties.

JOHN RECK, Bridgeport, Conn.

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PANSIES WORTH RAISING

No more PLANTS before Nobember.
SEED as usual.

G. SOLTAU & CO., Jersey City, N. J.

199 GRANT AVENUE.
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SCHMIDT'S PANSIES

have: no £QITAL,.

Comprising the cream of all the Leading Strains.
I grow my own seed and linow just what 1 am selling.

One IVnillon Plants, ready now: fine, stocky
plants, :0 eta. per 100 ; $300 per 1000 ; 10.000 for $25.00.

SEED from the ahove, H oz., $1 50 ; oz., $4.00.

rv A l^iC'C (Bellis), strong plants': of the
L'r\iv311-'0 largest double varieties. Long.
fellow and Snowball. 50 eents per 100 ; $3.00 per 1000.

J.C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa.

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PANSIES

Roemer's Superb Prize Pansies.

This improved strain all the leading novelties
Included; strong bushy plants ready now;
60 cts. per 1110, by mall ; $3.00 per 600, by ex-
press; $4.00 per 1000; $7.00 per 3000; $10.00 per
3000 ; $16.00 per 6000.

Large Plants, transplanted, in bud and
bloom, «1.00 per 100. Cash with order

PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa.

Grower of extra fine Pansies.

Mention the riorlfft.' Exchange when writing.

Large Flowering. 300,000 Superb Colors.

Tlie Jennings Strain. They are all that can
be desired in Pansies, so far as quality goes,
and are always satisfactory to the buyer who
wants the best. Extra fine stocky plants,
readv to bloom, $5 per 1000, express. Medium
fize, for cold tramep. 60c. per 100 by mail; $4
perlOOO; 5000, $17 by express. White and
Blue, in separate colors, same price.

SEED of above strain, $1 per pkt ; $5peroz.
CASH WITH OUDER.

E. B. JENNINGS.'^SU" Sonthport, Gom.,

Grower of Tub Finkbt Pansies.
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li.uumnuimwiiunwniiiimiiniimmmmimmiiiimimmu

I VERB'S PflHSIES

3 The beet Is what you want; common panaies

3 are dear at anv price

3 The "best tiorleis" In the country are my

a cuBtomers; tbey will tell you there are no

3 other pixDBleB quite so good as mine."

3 Try them and you will say the same When

3 they come Into bloom.

1 PLANTS NOW AND UNTIL MARCH.

3 Free by mail at 75 cts. per 100 ;
3 250 for SI. 50; 500 for 1S.2.&0,
3 By express, «4.00 per 1000.

I ALDERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa.

nllinillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllKllllllllllllllnillllMIIMiMiMiMr
Mention th* Florlita' Exolumce when writing.

October 14, 1899.

Thb F=i-orists* Exchange.

1029

A SPECIALTY.

phinta. cut
from bench fur 1, 8

BOSTON FERN Ki-u'"rrr5

and 10 Inch pots, at 150.00. H5-00. and JlliO OO a lltl.
CASH OH liEFERENCE PLEASE.

L H. FOSTER, i1^^. Dorchester Mass.

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FOR

PANS

FERNS

Id 4 best varieties. 214 'Q-
potB. *3.5U per UK).

VIOLETS.

Campbell, Kood clumpe,
f 5.00 per 100.

PRIMROSES

Drber's Strain, i In.
potB, Incl. potB. 75c. ft duz.
These are nice plants of
good elze, and will be In
full bloom before Christ-
mas. Cash.

W. G. KRABER, New Bedford, Mass.

35 TREMONT STREET.
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LACE FERNS

(Polysticham W^ollastonl.)

The best cut fern, not new, but extra good for finest
desigD work, center piece , baskets etc 3 months obi.
$4.00; H year, $5 (Kt ; 1 year. $10,00 per 10(). A soM^ple
box containing 10 plantij in above sizes, St.tM). (Cultural
Directions, from live years' experience, given on apph-
eation, ash with order, please.

ALBERT KNAPPER. Clemalist. Frankford, Phila., r a
Mention th* Florists' Ezcbanffe when wrIUnc.

FERNS. FERNS.

This year we have a fine lot, all in the best
possible shape, a good variety and nice, bushy
stock, 2|r4 in. pots. $350 per 100; $3l).O0 per 1010;
packed in pots, 50 cts. per 100 extra, express
paid to New York.

H.WESTON JiBRO., Hempstead, L I., N.Y.

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1000 BOiaDiui FaiieyeDse

strong 2 inch stuff, ready tor
a shift, $10.00 per hundred.

J. A. PETERSON, 105 E. 4th St.,

CIKCINNATI, OHrO.

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Dracaena Indivisa

From Field, Nice Stock,
from $6.00 to $25.00 per 100.

VICK & HILL CO., Rochester, N. Y.

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The handsomest decorative plant In
cultivation, $5.00 a lOO; $40.00 a lOOO.

Mine is the Genuine Stock.

FR£D.G.BECKER,CambridgeiMass.

1730 CAMBRIDGE ST.
M«ntlon th« Florlsta' Bychango wh»n writing.

BOSTON FERNS

Fine pot-grown plants, ready for 8 and 10 Inch pots,
75 ctfl. and (Sl.OO each.

Excellent bench-grown plants, ready for 5, 6, and
7 Inch pots, 40 cte., 50 cte. and 60 cts each.

Now Is the time to order and pot up.

A. J. BALDWIN, Newark, Ohio.

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From open ground, fine stuff, ready for 6, 7
and S-inch pois, at 10, 15 and 2(.c each.
CUII AY fine 2-inch stock, $1.25 per 100;
dnllLnA $10.0J per 1000.

J. B. HEISS, ^^u^r.^VO' Dayton, Ohio.

Catth with order.
Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

FICUS EUSTICA

(RUBBER PLANTS)

2 feet high, 6 inch pots,
$B.OO per d-czen.

GHtS. IFFINGER, Evergreen, L. I., N. Y.

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Asparaps Plumosus Nanus"~"^

STKOMi PLANTS.

3 ill. J4 OU per IIXI; 83''.00 per 1001).
3 in. tT.Oll per 1011; $95.00 per 1000.
ARDISIA CRENULATA, fine compact
plants, well berried,

5 iQ. pots, $9.00 per dozen.

6 in. pots, S13.C0 per dozen.
S. S. SKIDELSKV,

1653 M. 7tta St., Ptalladelptala, Pa.

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FERNS

A fine assortment for
florists' use, from 2
and 2;^ In. pots. Also
Selaginella Einiltana. Cyperus* Pelar-

f;oniuiiifi, 6 best commercial varieties, mixed; 2!^
nch. All the above $3.00 per 100.

BABY PRI!>IR<»SES. ) 3-Inch, strong, at

J USTItIA VELLTINA. ( 50 cents per dozen.

J. G. EISELE, - Philadelphia, Pa.

20th AND ONTARIO STS.
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DAI M Dl AIITC Latanias, 4-ln. pots, 18 in.
rALHI rLAII I Oa high, 4 and 5 leaves, f2.00 per
doz.; $15.00 per 100. 6 In pots, 20 to 22 In. high, eieaves.
16.00 per doz. ; *45.00 per 100. 3 ft. In height and diam-
eter, |2.00 per plant, 1.22.00 per doz. 3^^ to 4 ft. In height
and diameter, fS.OU per plant. Areca l.iiteHcens, 4-
In. pole, 22 In. high. 2 and 3 plants to pot, $4.tW per doz.
6-ln. pots, 26 to 3') In. high, 2 and 3 plants to pot, $12.00
per doz. 9, Wand U In. pots, 2 and 3 plants to pot, with
BldeshootB, 5 to (JVfe ft. hlgh,$5.00. f7.50 and $12.50 per
plant. KcntinH, In several sizes, prices on appli-
cation. I'nndituus Veitcliii, 6 In. puts, nicely varie-
gated, $1,011 per plant. Tin. pots, nicely variegated,
$1.50 per plant.

J. 'W. COr.KI^KSH,

53d and Woodlawn Ave., Pblla., Pa.

Mention the Florlets* Exchange when writing.

Send for our
Price lAnt of

Paks and Fsms

We now have a fine lot
of Kentlas, Latanlas, Ae-

SaraguB, Araucarlas.
ephrolepis Bosto nl-
ensis, etc.
CYCAS KKVOLUTA, from 75 cts. to $15.00 each,

In any Quantity.
i'lNE NEEDLE SOIL, a fine Boll for palms and
ferns, $1.50 per bbl.

GEO. WITTBOLD, „aVro^8t. GHICiCO, ILL.

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LATANIA BORBONICA

4lDchpot8 $2 50 per doz; $20.00 per 100.

5 " ■ 4.75 " 35.00 "

6 " 9.00 " 70,00

7 " 1.25 each , and fine specimen

plants from $6 00 and upwards.

Areca IjiileMcenH, fine plants from $5.00 upwards.
Heulia Beliiioreana and ForNterlanu—

4 In. pots. $35.00 per lUO ; 5 In, pots. $50 to $75 per 100 ;
6 In. pots, $I.OU to $1.25 each; 7 In. pots, $1,75 to
$2 00 each ; larger plants, well grown, from $2,50 and
upwards.

Phfpuix reennaia,4 la. pots. 25c. each. $20 per 100;

5 In, pot8.4'ic. each, $35,00 per 100; 0 In. pots, 60c. each,
$55.00 per 10(1 ; 7 lu. puts $1.25 each.

Phoenix (^nuarieusis, Kupirola and Recli-
nata, fine specimen planta, from $3,00 to *5 00 each.

Cocoa Weddclinua, from 2 In. pois. $1 50 per doz.

CCDIIC Fine assortment, 2',^ In. pots, $3.00 per 100;

rcnno 3 m. pots. $6.00 per 100.

NephroIepi8 Compacta Nana—
3 In pots. $8.00 per 100.

ACDiD ARIIC Sprengeri, 3 In. pots, $100 a doz.

AdrAn AUUd S In. pots, 25c. each.

CUII AV 2 In. poU, $1.50 per 100;

O in I LA A 3 In. poU, $2.50 per lOO.

JOHN BADER.Troy Mil. Allegheny, Pa.

L. D. TELEPHONE 872.
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Boston Ferns

N. Exaltata Bostonlensis, small
plants, $6 00 per 100 ; $40.00 per 1000; not less
than 360 at 1000 rate. Larger plants, $6.00 to
$30.00 per 100.

ALSO A FINE LOT OF

Kentlas, Belmoreana and Forsteriana, 6-iD.

pots, from $1.00 to $1.50 each; 7-in. pots, $1.60

to $3 .50 each; larger plants, $3.00 to $10.00 ea.
Areca l^utesceus, 60e. to $3.00 each.
l^ataulas, trom $4.00 per doz., to $3 00 each.
Araucarlas, large plants, 7.5c. to $1 50 ea.
Asparagus Plumosus, $1.00 to $1.50 doz.
Asparaifus SpreuKerl, 3}^ in. pots,

$l.5il per doz.
AsparaKus Teiinlssliiius,3!^ in. pots,

76^^ per doz.; 3^ in. pots, $1.36 per doz.
Rubber Plants, $5.00 to $3.00 per doz.
Primroses, 3H in., $4.00 per 100; di4 Id.,

$7.U0 per 100.

CARNATIONS.

500 Fisher, 500 Servia, 100
McGowan, $6.00 per 100.

WM.il.BOGK, No. Cambridge, Mass.

Unknown correspondents will send cash with
orders. Connected with Telephone.

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ACALYPHA SANDERI!

2".^ in piitH. ^1.75 pt;r doz,; $12 50 per ll."i. 5 In. stuck
planis, with lots of cuttings, }5 00 per doz.; $40 per 100.

AHparugiiH Sprengeri. very line, 2^ In. pots.
50c. per doz.; $3,00 per 100. Cychiiiii'ii 1-lganleum,
4 colors, very fine, 3 In. pots, $1.0u per doz.; *7 OU per 100;
Mixed, very flne, 3 In. pole. 75c. per doz,; $6.00 per 100.
Cyclamen Persicuin* mixed, very flne, 3 In pois,
■;5c. per doz,; $5,U) per 100.

SEAVVANIIAKA GREENHOUSES,
P. O. Box 34. Oyster Bay, N. Y.

Jambs C. Clark, Supt.
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RUBBER PLANTS

4 in. pots, 13 to 16 In. high, $16.00 per lOJ.
Larger plants, prices on application.

Some strong plants cf ASPARAGUS
PLUMOSUS cheap.

RUXTON FLORAL AND NURSERY COMPANY

RUXTON, MD.

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ARAUCARIA EXCELSA

31.4 inch pots, li inch high, 3 tiers, $16.(.0 per 100

ARAUCARIA BIDWH.!.!.

4 inch pots, 13 inches hlpb. 3 and 3 tiers,

$36.00 per I HO.

3 inch pots, 3 liera, $15.00 per 100,

DRACSBiA INDIVISA.

4 inch pots, 2 feet high, $7.50 per 100.

ARALIA SIEBOLDI.

5 inch pois, 3 feet high. $35.00 per 100.

GRISVILLEA robusxa.

3 inch pots. 6 inches high, $3 UO per 100.

F. LUDEMANN,

Pacific Nursery, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.

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15.000 LATANIA BORBONICA

Fine plants of exceptionable value, viz:

100 1000

3 charactf rized leaves, 13 to 16 in. $15.01) $125.00
a to 3 " " i in. pots,

lotolSin 20.00 160.00

4 to 5 characterized leaves, 6 in.
pots, 18 to 20 in 25.00

5 to 6 characterized leaves, 6 to 6

in. potB, 18 to 20 In 40.0J

CALADIUMS, tancy sorts,
named, large dry bulbs 10.00

BIOTA AUREA NANA.

The finest of all the Biotas, hardy North, is
also used for decorative purposes where it is
too cold and exposed for palms. Plants from
open ground with balls of earth.

100 1000

12 to 16 Inches $12.00 $100.00

16to 18 " 21100

24 to 30 " 40.00

EVERBEARING PEACH.

A desirable variety, fruit ripens for three
months, budded trees. 3 to 6 feet, $10 UO per lUO

OVER ONE ACRE OF GLASS...

35U ACRES IN NURSERY STOCK.
^^Send for Trade List and Descriptive Catalogue.

p. J. BERCKMANS CO.,

Fruitland Nurseries, - ■ Augusta, Ga,

Uantlon tb. VlorimtM* Bxchans. wh.a wiitlns

ARAUCARIA EXCELSA

75 cents to $2.00 each .

CCDMC assorted, six difTerent varieties,
rCnilO, $35.00 per 1000.

NKPHROLEPIS BOSTONIENSIS,

75c, to $5.00 each.
KENTIA BKLMOREANA, l
KBNTIA FOli^^TKKlANA, | Lowest Prices

AKKC'V LUTESCENS, )• on

LAT.4NIA BORBONICA. f Application.
ADIANTUM CUNEATUM, J

MRS. P. B. MEISSNER,

442 CI.ABK80N ST., FLATBUSH, I,. I.

Mention the Plorlsta' Exchange when wrltlne.

Puparagus PluiooiiDs

2 inch, ane per 100, $6.00

BOSTON PERMS.

From bench per 100, $5.00 to $15.00

SELAOIPieLLA EMMELIAViA.

3 inch, tine per dozen, 75 cts.

BEGONIA ALBA PICTA.

2 inch per 100, $1.50

CUT SIHII.AX.

In large or small <iuantitieB.
Satisfaction Guaranteed. Cash with Order.

GEORGE L MILLER, Newark, Ohio.

Mention the Florlata* RrohanETP whpn wHrine

The giant among cultivated Nephrolepia,
equally useful In decorations and as house
plants or for cutting purposes; stands dry as
well as cool air, and its fronds grow in one
season 0 to 7 feet long. Price, 2^^ inch pot8,
tine plants, four for $i.oo, tree by mail;
S20.00 per loo. From 4 inch pots, 5oc.
eacti ; 93.00 per doz. Larger pianm
from benches from $i.oo to f^S.oo each.

PALMS.

Inch Inch No. of Price

note

high leaves Ea.

U07.

KENTIA BELMOREANA.

6

44

7-8

$2 00 $30.00

a

HH

7-8

1.75

18.00

11 M

5

24

6-7

l.UO

10.00

LATANIA BORBOMCA.

7

36

8

1.60

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CDCOS PLUMOSA,

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COCOS WEODELIANA.

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30

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PANDANUS UTILIS,

7

36

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1.60

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10 PER CENT.

discount is allowed

on all cash orders

for $10.00 and upwards. My plants are

healthy and grown in the smallest possible

pots to save weight and express charges.

See halftone cut of plants offered, on page

10C5, October 7 issue.

N. STUDER, Anacostia, D. C.

Mention the Florlata' Kxchange when writing.

CHAS. D. BALL,

PALMS and Decorative Plants

p^ HARDY, PERFECT STOCK.

PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION.

HOLMESBURQ, = = PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Mention the FlorlsU' Exchange when wrtUag. ^

TRY SOMETHING NEW

In Your "Winter Flowering Plants.

ERICAS

All pot grown, set with bud, handled as easy as an Azalea
with similar treatment. Cash prices for October delivery.

Erica nielnnthero. 4 Inch $20.00 per 100; $180.00 per lOOO. 7 toch $9.00 per doz.

•' rersolutn alba, 4 inch 18.00 - 150.00 " 6 " 6.00

.' •• rosea, 4 Inch 18.00 - 150.00 " 6 " 6.00

•' RegcriinnaSB,4'lnch $18 00 per lUO; $150.00 per 1000.

•• Ciipressiana, 4 Inch 1800 ..m „, j„,

'• Wilmoicnna, 6 Inch $6.00 per doz.

Larger sizes and other varieties at reasonable prices.

H. D. DARLINGTON, Flushins, Long Island, NEW YORK.

MentlOD the Florists' Exchange vhen writing

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Correspondents.

The following staff of writers are regu-
lar contributors to the columns of the
Florists' Exchange.

Any items of news, subscriptions, or adver-
tisements handed to these gentlemen will at
once be forwarded to this office and receive
full attention.

David Kust. Horticultural Hall, Sta. A., Phila.
Edqar Sanders.. .1639 Belmont Ave., Ohioago.

F. J. Norton, Hotel Berlieley, Boston, Mass.
(J. W. Olivkh... Botanic Oardens, Wash, D. C.
E.A.8EIDKWITZ, 36 W. Lexington St., Baltim're.
C. C. Sandkhs, 56U0 Delmar Ave., St. Louis, Mo.
E. C. Keineman, 305 Lowry St., Allegheny, Pa.

G. A. Tilton, 85 WoodlaDU Ave., Cleveland, O.
G.A.KACiiHAM,880 Van Dyke A., Detroit, Mich.
Dahl. B. Long Buffalo, N. Y.

E. G. GiLLETT 113 E. 3d St., Cincinnati O.

S. D. DVBINQEB, 469 St. Anthony Ave., St. Paul.

C. C. POLLWORTH Milwaukee, Wis.

A.M. Kennie, 5 Exc. Pi Providence, R.l.

J.F. Coombs Hartford, Conn.

John G. Eblbr Saddle Kiver, N. J.

C. P. Woodruff, Post-Express Building,

Rochester, N. Y .

F. L. Bills Davenport, Iowa.

Sauoel Murray Kansas City, Mo.

J. N. Kidd St. Joseph, Mo.

Wm. Clark Colorado Springs, Colo.

John Nelson Oshkosh, Wis.

H. PAPWORTH...Palm Villa, New Orleans, La.

W. F. Gale Springfield, Mass.

Geo. Thompson, Jr., 281 W. Jefferson St.,

Louisville, Ky.

G. F. Crabb Grand Rapids, Mich.

B. I. Mepsted 75 Jane St., Ottawa, Ont.

Fred Manton Eglinton (Toronto). Can.

Thos Bennett, 12 Brandon A., Montreal, Que.
Henry Kruokeberq Los Angeles, Cal.

Contents.

An Enqlibh "S. A. F." . . . .1030

Books Received 1C31

Bowling 1026

Briefs for Busy Florists .... 1033
Canadian Convention, The . . . 1034

Catalooufs Received 1028

Cbanqes in Business 1026

Chrysanthemum Society of America . 1031
Coal Ash, Virtue of Sifted . . . 1033
Dutchess County Horticultural So-
ciety 1034

Ericas for Winter Flowering . .10)3
Firms Who Are Building .... 1027
Float Chicago Florists .... 1035

Flower Show Dates 1034

Flower Store, a Nomadic Old Time

(Illus.) 103t

Help Problem, The 1030

Hints and Helps 1032

New York Florists' Club .... 1028
Nomination of S. A. F. Officers, The . 1030

Notes By THE Way 1026

Notes FROM Australia . . . .1033
Notes FROM THE Pacific Coast. . .1033
Novelty-Bdyinq by Private Garden-
ers, Deolin* of 1030

Nursery Department 1025

Obituary :

Charles William Rehbein . . . 1027

Personals 1034

Question Box 1C83

Seed and Plant Introduction . .1035

Seed Trade Report 1023

Tea Culture in South Carolina . . 1036
Trade Notes:

St. Louis 1027

Boston, Montreal, New York, Phila-
delpbiH. Providence .... 1036

Boston, Chicago 1086

Cleveland, Columbus, Pittsburg . .1040
Violet EfcTAitr,i«HMENT, A Model . . 1034
Wants to Know Why 1030

The Help Problem.

■■ One of the greatest ililliculties on this
cnntineut is the obliiining of intelligent
help. Most ruen, with us, are restless
1111(1 without interest in their work, not
iiiiiierstanding that in order to receive
the highest possible wages tliey must
work for it intelligently. Every man is
worth so much in the dollar, and the one
who works for it eventually gets it-^
over there, over here, or elsewhere. We
want better help. We must have it, and
in order to get it we must begin where
they began on the other side— with the
b03'S of our own land — and train them
to take positions open for them, with
honor to themselves, and with satisfac-
tion to their employers.'' — S. S. Bain, be-
fore Canadian Horticultural .Association.

When Mr. Bain uttered the foregoing
remarks, he had just been commenting
on the contented condition of the Belgian
workmen, and the great interest that
they took in their work; thi^ longevity
of their service, and the general satisfae-
tion accruing therefrom, both to em-
ploj'er and employee.

Mr. Bain wants to see similar condi-
tions prevailing on this continent, and
to ensure same he suggests that we be-
gin " with the boys. "

But something more is required. First
of all we will have to deprive the Ameri-
can or Canadian boy of that spirit of
progressiveness and self-relianc* with
which he is imbued, and implant within
liiin the laissez faire inclination that
characterizes the contented Belgian. We
do not doubt lor a moment that some of
the restful calm that permeates the life
of the Belgian workman, injected into
that of the average American boy or
man, might lead to better results, in that
a gi-eater thoroughness, and a fuller
knowledge of the work required of him,
would lie secured; but how are you go-
ing to accomplish this, so long as the
dollar, rather than a thorough mastery
of his business, dominates his whole ca-
reer, from youth to old age; and so long
as a young and growing country affords
him au opportunity lor the carrying out
of his desires 1

There are but very few establishments
in .Vmerica where one has been employed
as "man and boy" for any length of
time. The reason is obvious. The boy,
it he is ambitious, argues that if the em-
ployer can prosper Iriim the results of his
(the boy's) laborthere is no good reason
why he himself cannot do so; and so
.after a limited service he starts in busi-
ness^the convenient credit system lielp-
ing him along in the culmination of his
essay.

Of course, this imlepeudence is often
productive of disastrous results, and is
the means of throwing upon the labor
market a crop of individuals, with an
education incomplete, Ijoth from a busi-
ness standpoint and that of a practical
workman.

There is no comparison between the
old country and America, or any other
young state. The Belgian idea that a
man " is worthless," because he doesn't
stay a lifetime in one establishment but
leaves it, is certainly not in keeping with
modern progress. Over here tlie opinion
is reversed, or nearly so; it takes a
mighty good inducement to ensure a life-
long service with one concern, where
ability, combined with the spirit of ad-
vancement and self-bet ferment, is present.

" We want better help. We must have
it." There is only one way to secure it.
Convince the boy that thorough prepara-
tion for his life work, although it comes
high, is essential lor his best material
wellare in the future; and both as boy
and man, make it worth his while to
give you the best that is in him. While
this may not secure a lifelong service,
until such time as we reach the old coun-
try condition of congestion, it will in-
duce a better spirit between master and
man, a greater interest in his work liy
the latter, and a generally proportionate
benefit to the employer.

The apprenticeship system is distaste-
ful to young America. It is perhaps un-
fortunate that such is the case. How-
ever, we have got to meet the conditions
that exist. How best to do this will
bear discussion.

— The chairman says suggestions are
now in order.

The Nomination of S. A. F. Officers.

In last week's issue of ourcoutcmporary
Mr. S. Wise returns to the charge with
unabated obtuseness, and thrusts and
parries— but principally parries— with
the skill of a practiced fencer.

Avoiding a discussion of the facts
already stated inthesecolumns in defence
of the nominating ballot, viz., that
through this system all possible appear-
ance or suspicion of unfairness, of clo-
ture, of cliiiuism, is absolutely impossible,
the concentrated essence of Mr. S.
Wise's complaint appears to be that too
much valuable time is wasted by the
method now in vogue.

We take it that the most important
work of the S. -\. F., at its animal con-
ventions, lies in the selection of its execu-
tive officers; every member of the society
should, and undoubtedly does, take an
absorbing interest in the contest for these
positions, and we hold that the nominat-
ing ballot allows a freer expression of
opinion than was possible under the
"good old way," inasmuch as each indi-
vidual member is now privileged to name
the man of his choice without embar-
rassment, fear or favor.

Tlie formal .secret electing ballot was
introduced to secure untrammeled liberty
to every voter; it has been tried and ap-
proved and will never be rescinded in any
free land; if, then, the formal ballot has
thus proved a safeguard, why should not
the informal or nominating ballot prove
ecjually effective'.' tor it goes to the root
of the Iraiuhi.si' mid makes perfect a sys-
tem of clrciidii that for fairness to all
cannot be duiilicattd.

As to the alleged waste of time — the
apparent bone of contention — an amend-
ment can readily be prepared and moved
(having in view the uuwieldlness of the
convention and the fact that the dele-
gates are more or less strangers to each
other), that will still further simplify and
exjiedite the nominating ballot without
in any way infringing upon the spirit
of tile present law, or the right of each
individual member to place in nomina-
tion wliosoever he desires.

.\nd we are Informed this will be at-
tended to at the proper time.

The Decline of Novelty-Buying:

Among Private Gardeners.

At the meeting of the New York Flo-
rists' Club, Monday evening last, Mr.
Robert Craig, of Philadelphia, referred to
a matter that is worthy of consideration
by the trade in general, viz., the decline
of novelty purchasing by private garden-
ers in .\merica, and the conseiiuent im-
pairment of our horticultural exliibi-
tions, at which the novelties and rare
tiling.^ displayed by the gardeners, in old
tinii's, formed such prominent and in-
structive features. In the early days of
tlower shows in New York, Philadelphia
and elsewhere, Mr. Craig stated the gar-
deners had the encouragement of their
employers to purchase all the novelties
appearing in the catalogues throughout
the world: and these jilants generally
formed part of the then grand horticul-
tural displays one was accustomed to
see.

Of course, conditions have changed
greatly in the 30 years' time spoken of
by Mr. Craig, and much fewer actually
new plants are securable at the present
time than were then to be had; still Mr.
Craig believes, as we understand it, that
good work could be done liy florists'
clubs in reviving and ciicouragiug this
very desirable old-time luactic.', with re-
spect to the new and rare piaiils agoing
now.

It would be interesting to know
whether the taste of the various employ-
ers of gardeners in America has under-
gone a change in this direction, and the
reason why ■> If not, has the private gar-
dener himself ceased to play that useful
and important part in the advancement
of horticulture wliieh he so worthily per-
formed in days gone Ijy'?

We know of a few private gentlemen
who still encourage their gardeners in
the purchase of new things of decided
merit; but there are many more who
formerly did so that have turned their
greenhouses into semi-commercial estab-
lishments, and follow the commercial
trend of growing therein just such plants
as '■ will pay." This latter may or may
not account for the passing of the esti-
mable practice referred to by Mr Craig
There may be, and doubtless are, other
causes, and these the Horist should en-

deavor to discover and successfully over-
come.

If it is iiossible to revive the old-time
custom in question, no pains should be
spared in supplementing its re-establish-
ment by granting the private gardener
the fullest recognition at our flower
shows; and thus again restore some of
that pristine grandeur and interest to
our horticultural displays so lovingly
touched upon by Mr. Craig.

Wants to Know Why.

" Why do you say, ' Please mention
Farm and Home wlien writing to adver-
tisers?" asks a subscriber. Because,
unless you state that you saw their
" ad " in our columns, how is the adver-
tiser to credit your inquiry or order to
this paper? And if theadvertisercaunot
thus trace his orders, how is he to know
whether or not his " ad " pays? Now, it
is the money paid us by advertisers, to-
gether with the money we get from sub-
scribers, that makes It possible to pub-
lish a journal like this for its moderate
subscription price. Were it not for the
advertisements, the subscription would
be two or three times the present merely
nominal sum. Hence, everyone inter-
ested in getting the paper at a low price,
will dnd it to his or her advantage to
make it profitable torpeople to advertise
in our columns. Do all the business you
can with our advertisers. They will then
give your order the best attention, will
know that it pays them to advertise in
our columns, will make still larger con-
tracts with us and this will enable us to
make a still better journal without in-
creased cost to the subscribers. — Farm
and Home.

Over ten years ago, in fact after but
four numbers of the Florists' Exchange
had appeared, the publishers, realizing
its value, requested every purchaser of
stock advertised in its colums to " When
Ordering Mention the Florists' Ex-
change," and they have followed this
practice from that time on, by means of
a line with above or similar request,
placed at the bottom of practically every
advertisement appearing in these col-
umns.

As Farm and Home truly says, an ad-
vertiser in two or more journals cannot
tell which is giving him the best returns,
unless purchasers will take the trouble
to mention the paper wherein they saw
his advertisement. We have labored long
and earnestly, and sacrificed much, to
educate buyers to " Mention Florists'
Exchange when Writing; " we believe
the majority of our friendsdothis service
torus; we wish all would.

The tact may not be generally known
that every trade paper of importance is
compelled to spend all its income from
subscriptions, and from SO to !)0 per
cent, of its income from advertifing, in
order to provide efficient service to its
readers at an annual charge tor subscrip-
tion which shall not be considered oner-
ous; from this stJitement it will readdy
be seen how important it is that both
the purchaser and the inquirer should
never tail to give due credit to the paper
in which they saw the material or stock
advertised.

From these statements the advertiser
may gauge correctly the exact service
which any particular publication renders
him. Profitable returns to the adver-
tiser means enlarged business to the
publisher, which, in turn, means con-
tinued improvement in tlie interests of its
readers on the part of every progressive
owner or on ners of a public medium.

Thus does the reader cheer the adver-
tiser, the advertiser the publisher, the
publisher the reader. Can't we truly dub
this " Practical Co-operation ? ''

An English " S. A. F."

k society, operating much in the lines
ot our .S. A. F. O. H., has been formed in
England, with the somewhat cumber-
some title ot " Hoi-ticultural Trades As-
sociation of Great Britain and Ireland."
It will hold two meetings of one day
each, in Spring and .\utumn, in different
cities of the Fiiited Kingdom, at which
papers on subjects of trade interest will
be read and discussed. At its first meet-
ing, held at the Ci-ystal Palace, London,
.September 28, and which was largely at-
tended, the following officers were elect-
ed: President, H. .J. Yeitch; vice-presi-
dents, Messrs. N. .Sherwood, of Hurst &
.Son; Stuart Low and .Smith Carrington.
Chas. E. Pearson is honorary secretary.
The annual Kubscriiition was fixed at
10s. (Jd. Foi-ty-se\cii iiiciiiber.s wei-t- en-
rolled. A dinner was held at the close of
the business session.

October 14, 1899.

Thb F=lorists' Exchknce.

1031

BOOKS RECEIVED.

Commercial Violet Culture. By
Professor U. T. (Jallowa.v, CliieC of Divi-
sion of Vegetable I'liysiology aud Pa-
thology, United States Department of
Agriculture, Washington, D. C. 224 pp.,
small octavo, in flexible covers of ro.yal
purple cloth and gold. Publ.shers A.' T.
De L,a Mare Printing and Publishing Co.,
Ltd., New York. Price $1.50.

In a general way the needs of the vio-
let, as a commercial flower, have been
dealt with in gardening papers as well in
books treating ui)on the subject of man-
agement of greenhouses, but we beUeve
Professor Galloway offers to the reading
public the first work fully exhaustive and
comprehensive in its nature, devoted
solely to the commercial culture of that
very popular flower— a treatise on the
growing and marketing of violets for
proflt.

In the preface to his most interesting
and instructive book the author remarks
that more people have embarked in tlie
business of growing violets and failed
than is the case with any other crop, and
"for this reason we beUeve that it is one
of the most- promising fields for the
young, energetic, aud Intelligent man to
enter. Whoever enters it, however, must
recognize at the start tliat there are
many difficulties, and that to be success-
ful means much labor, patience and de-
termination to overcome all obstacles.
. . . Heading will help, but without the
ability to apply what is learned b.y read-
ing little progress can be made." He
then goes on to state that the informa-
tion iniijarted is the result of practical
experience, in many cases dearl.v Ijought.

Without much ado Professor Galloway
at once dives into the work in hand,
furnishing a Ust and description of the
more important varieties of violets now
grown in America, with a brief history
of each, aud compares the methods of
culture past and present. The very im-
portant item of soil is then thoroughly
gone into, giving details of handling,
mixing, amount to use, etc. Chapter
III is one of the most valuable in tlie
entire volume; it treats on the con-
struction of houses aud frames, provid-
ing a detailed statement in regard to the
points to be considered in tlie erection,
heating, ventilating, etc., of what he be-
lieves the hou.se Ijest adapted to the needs
of the violet — the even span, running
nortli and south. Numerous illustrations
from life assist the reader in clearly
grasping the context. The approximate
cost of a 100 foot hou.se, 12 feet wide
and 7 seven feet to ridge, witli a 20-inch
opening on sides, is also funiislied, to-
gether with much valuable information
relative to frames and sashes. A chapter
on water supply is followed by one on
the propagating, selecting, cleaning and
watering the plants, planting, feeding,
etc. The all-inipor-lniit ni;ittcrs of tem-
perature and vciitihitlDM then receive at-
tention, and in taliulated form are pre-
sented temperature records of a violet
house for five months of the Winter
period, made for the author by the well-
known violet grower, George Saltford.
Then follows a very useful chapter on
"Handling and Marketing the Crop."
It contains some excellent advice and we
take the liberty of tiuoting from it as
follows:

" It must be borne in mind that to grow
good flowers is not the only reciuirement
for success, .\fter the flowers are grown
they must be marketed, aud to do this
successfull.v is one of the most important
matters with which we have to deal.
Success in this particular respect is, in
large measure, dependent upon the char-
acter and temperament of the man.
Some men may tie excellent growers and
.vet so lacking in personalit.v and adapta-
bilit.v tliat they cannot deal with their
customers in a satisfactoi'y manner for
any length of time. It is very often the
case that such men Ijlame everything but
the right thing for their Inability to get
along and for the trouble they have, not
only with the dealers that handle their
stock, but with the men who work for
them as well. There is little hope for such
people until they can be brought to a
realizati(jn of the fa<t that the difficulty
is in themselves and not in the things
around tliem. I.enrn, therefore, to adapt
.yourself to the comlitions as .you find
them, and things will go much easier
than when .vou attempt to mold all con-
ditions to your wa.v of thinking.

" At the outset it is necessary to .study
the needs of your market and tr.y to meet
them as fullj' asiio.-^.sible. When .you start
you will doubtless lie a stranger — at least

you will be regarded as such from a busi-
ness point of view, for business is not
prone to recognize sentiment in any of
its dealings. You will therefore liav(^ to
establish your ability to grow good
stock, to grow it regularly, and to be
able to put it into the hands of your
dealer when he wants it. This cannot
be done in one or two years, but at tlie
end of three or four seasons, if the work
has been carried on in the right way,
your reputation will have a fair start.

"It is perfectly feasible for a grower
who knows his conditions and handles
his plants properly, to tell by the first of
October how many flovpers he can furnish
for the following six months; that is, he
ought to know within 2 or 3 per cent,
how many flowers he will have for Octo-
ber, November, December, and each suc-
ceeding month through March. Know-
ing this, he is in a position to deal in a
business-like way with the man, or men,
who handle his flowers, for it is as im-
portant for the dealer to know, to a rea-
sonable certainty, what he can depend
upon, as it is for the grower to know
what he can furnish. Much of the com-
plaint which arises about poor prices
being received for flowers is not because
the flowers are not good, but it is on
account of the spasmodic way in which
they are sent in, and the fact that they
have to take their chances with a great
mass of stock of this kind. From the
last purchaseror consumer to the grower
tliere is a direct connection in this mat-
ter. Even though flowers are a luxury,
customers soon learn where the supply is
steady find the quality high. They rec-
ognize this and are willing to pay for it.
The dealer in time knows the grow'ers he
can depend upon and can afford to iiay
them a higher price for their st<vk tluin
the men who can give no reliable a.s.sur-
ance as to what they can furnish ii-oni
one week to another. It is this very fact
that emphasizes the importance of grow-
ing the plants in houses, for if they are in
frames a snow storm or cold snap may
close up everything for a week or more,
and in the meantime the demand in the
city has not diminished in the least.

" Outside of what has been said, how-
ever, there are many details that influence
tlie success of dispnsin;;- oi' stock, l^x'eiy
market has its peculiarities and these
must be studied and pandered to. We
cannot jioint out tliese conditions, for
they vary so much and change so often
that the matter is one that will have to
be taken in hand by the grower himself.

"In .selllug through commission mer-
chants the stock is put in competition
with others, and its merits will always
tell in the liands of a fair merchant — the
onl.v kind it iiays to deal with. It is true
that a commission must be paid, but
where this is done and the flowers are put
u|i and delivered pro[)erly and in good
shape, the net returns will equal tliose
from the retailer. In selUng through the
commission merchant the grower has
practicall.v unlimited opportunity for ex-
tending his reputation. IZvery shiiiment
should indicate plainly who the grower
is, and the retailers, who are ar<' con-
stantly on the lookout forgood material,
soon learn where they can get it and will
pay for it accordingly."

The subject of bundling is then very
fully gone into, as well as that of packing
the flowers. A chapter that proves of
extraordinar.v Interest is the one devoted
to diseases aud insect enemies and their
treatment. No man has given more at-
tention to these perplexing questions
tliaix the author, and the information
which he furnishes relative thereto is
worth many times the price of the book.
lOvery known disease and insect attai'k-
ing the violet, and there are quite a num-
ber, comes in for its due share of consid-
eration, and is treated in a manner
that only one of Professor Galloway's
attainments can handle it. The numer-
ous illustrations from living subjects will
be found of great assistance to the
grower in diagnosing the various trou-
bles.

The final chapter deals with cost and
profit. The following are the author's
conclusions on this very interesting sub-
ject:

" On the whole, it may be said that the
income from 10,000 plants gi-own in
houses, and handled properly, should,
year in and year out, average $5,(100,
while the total expenses should not ex-
ceed $1,500. This means an average
yield of 75 flowers per iilant and an av-
erage price of 7.5c. per 100 flowers.

"Violets can be grown in frames cheaper
than they can in houses. With good care
the total cost per plant will not exceed
5c., or 10c. per 100 for the flowers, reckon-
ing that the average yield of the latter is
50 flowers per plant. Such flowers ought
to net the grower 50c. per 100, leaving a
proflt over all expenses of 40c. per 100,

or approximately .1f4 per sash. Finally,
it must be remembered that while tliese
figures are fair averages aud are based
on actual exjierience, they ('annot be ap-
proximated witliout strict attention to
every detail."

The book is elegantly printed, hand-
somely bound, and contains superb illus-
trations, embracing 00 plates, plans, dia-
grams, working drawings of model violet
houses, etc., and is one weean confidently
recommend as being in the front rank of
practical hand books of modern times.
It should be in the possession of every-
bod.v interested in violets.

Index of Advertisers.

Akeis U R 1024

Allen 0 H 1023

Alien J K 1038

Allen W8 1038

Am Gardening 1022

Am Jadoo Oo 1030-42

Am Rose Co 1037

Aschmann Q 1021-14

Bader J 1020

Baker W J 1038

Baldwin A J If 29

BallOD 1029

BallerFA 1028

Bassett & WashbnrnloSO

Batson 8 1026

Bayeradorfer H k Ool04<

Beaulleu H ;0i3

Becker Fred O 1029

Beckert W O 1044

Berckmans P J OO..1029
BergerH H AOO....1022

BerningHa 1039

Black Uhas.. 1024-26-37
Blauvelt & auttmanl038
Bobbink & Atkins.. .lUl

Book W A 1029

Boston Letter Oo 1041

BrlntonW P 10-.;6

Brown A L 1040

Brown P 1028

BryfogleWO 1037

Bunyard HA U'39

Bvirdett PH 1123

Burpee W A 4 Oo... 1023

Bussing W D 1024

ByerBros 1028

Oarmody J D 1042

Chicago House

Wrecking Co 1042

Cbiunick W J Iu25

Cleary A Co 1040

Olucas&Boddlngton

Oo 1021

Oolflesh J W 1029

Oonard k Jones Oo.. 1026

OonnellB 1037

Cottage Gardens ..AOil

Cowen's N Sons 1042

Coi C W U38

Cox Seed Oo 1022

Orabb & Hunter 1037

Craig Robt s Son . . .1028
Cuuulugham J. H.. 1010
OutFlower Exchangel038
Darlington H D.. 1029-37
Day tc u Paper Nov Col042

Dean Boiler Oo 1013

Deutsche Gartner

Zeitung 1041

Dletsch A 4 Co. .1042-48

Dillon J L 1037

Dingee 4 Oonard Co 1025
Dorner F 4 Sons 0O.1037

DorvaWS 1037

Dreer Hy A 1043

Dumont 4 Oo 1038

Dysinger M 4 8 Iu36

Edwards & Docker.. 1033

EhretP 1038

Elchholz H 1U30

ElseleC 1044

Elsele JO 1029

Elizabeth Nar8eryOoI023
E]IiottWm48oDS.. .1022

Elliott W H 1U39

Ellis &Pollworth 1040-42
Ellwanger & Barry. .1025
Blmoiaus Geo M.. .1037

EogleWJ 1024

Far.juhar R & J 4 Ool024

Faust HG 4 00 1028

F & F Nurseries . ..1025
Florida Natural Pro.

ductCo 1039

Florist Hall Ass'n. . . 1040

Florist Pub Oo 1041

Foster L H l'-29

Fryer E 1037-40

Garland G M 10l3

Geiger G R 1037

QibbonsH W 1040

Giblln4 Oo 1043

Gorton4Lldgerwood

Oo 1043

Greene 4 Dnderhllll036

GuntherWH 1038

Hancock LR 1024

Harris (1 A 4 Co.... 1024

Hart MA 1038

Heiss J B 1C29

Heller * Co 1023

Henderson P 4 Co.. 1025

HenneckeC Co 1014

Herendeen Mfg Co. .1043

Herr AM 1028-37

Herrmann A 1014

Herron D B lOW

Hesser WJ. 1026

Hews A H 4 Co 10(4

Hicks 4 Orawbuck..l' 38

Hilflnger Bros 1044

Hill EG 4 Co 1039

Hippard E ... 1043

Hltchlngs 4 00.... 1044

Holton 4 Hunkel Ool039

Horan EC 1038

Hort'l Advertiser... 1041
Hoyt'B 8 Sons Co.. .1026

Hulaebosch Bros 1022

IfflngerO 1029

Indian Gardening. .1041
Internat'l Heater Col043
Invalid AppllanceColi 42

Jackson E B M40

Jackson 4Perkln80olij23

-1025

Jacobs 8 4 Sons 1043

James F 1025

JennlngsEB 1028

Johnson 4 Stokes.. .1022

JonesHT 1028

Joosten OH 1022

Kastlng Wm F lo39

KelseyHP 1039

Kennlcott Bros Oo. . 1039

Eaapper A 1029

Kraber W O 1029

Euehn 0 A 1039

Lager 4 Hurrell 1>21

LangjabrAH . ...1038

Lang J 1088

Law ranee Mrs T 1036

Limprecht 8 J 1039

LlttlefleldHF 1037

LocklandLumberOolOll

LongD B 1039

LonEdale E 1040

Lord 4 Burnbam ColU43

Ludemann F lo29

MaderP 1040

McCarthy N F 4 Oo.lu38

McFadden EC 1036

McKellar 4 Winter-
eon 1038

McManus J 1038

Meissner Mrs PB.. 1*29

Menand L 1037

Merkel 0 4 Son 1037

Meyer J 0 4 Oo 1039

MichelP4 B0O....1023

MillangP 1038

MillerO L 1029

Mills &Wackter ....1.28
Moninger John 0 OolU43
Munkbouse John . . .1024

Moon 8 0 1024

Moon Wm H Oo 1026

MooreWJ 1039

Moore.Hentz 4 Na8hl038

Morns Floral Oo 104U

Moss G M 1039

Murphy Wm 1037

Nat'l Florists' Board

of Trade 1040

National PlantCc.l >28
N YOut PlowerOo..l038

Niessen L 1>39

Ormsby E A 1042

Ouwerkerk P 1025

Parsons 4 Sons Co. 1021

Passmoie 1 A 1024

Peacock WP 1 37

PennockSS 1038

Peterson J A 1029

Pierce F O Co 1043

Plerson P R Oo 1021

Pinehurst Nurseriesl023
Pittsburg Cut Flower

Co 1039

PitzonkaQ 1024-37

Plant Seed Co 10^3

PuUenA 1026

Quaker CityMachCol043

RackhamG A 1024

HaW8onWW4 0o. lo22

KeckJ 1028

Reed 4 Keller 1044

ReeserO A Oo 1028

ReidE 1039

Belnberg Bros 1039

Renard Jos 1037

Ricksecker Obas H..1039

Ripperger Geo 1014

RoedingO 0 1044

RolkerA 4 Sons. ...1022

Rose Mfg Oo 1040

Rupp JF 10J6

Ruiton P4 N Co... 1029

Ryerson U.O 1040

Schafer J 1037

Schiller J L 1023

Schmidt J 0 1028

SchmltzFW 0 1022

Schwabe 0 0 1036

ScoUay Jno A Iij42

SeaOUflf Nur8er7...1036

Seawanbaka Ghs 1029

Shellroad G'h'se Oo.l023

Sheridan W P 1038

SiebertC T 1037-13

Skabcura Dip Co... 1041

Skidelsky SB 1029

SmlthN 4Son 1040

Smith W 4T Co 1028

Soltan O 4 Co 1028

StahlhutH 1-36

Stearns A T Lum OoI042
SteffensE 1041

Steinhoff HO lOST

StoothoflH A 4 Co.. 1035
Storrs 4 Harrison Ool025

StuderN. . . 1029

Stumpp 4 Walter Ool022

Stuppo W 1024

Sutherland G A li>39

TaylorB J 1037

Tecuraseh Green.

houses. 1040

Thorburn J M 4 Oo. 1)22
Toba-co Warebous-

Ing 4 Trading Oo. 1042
Traendly 4 Schenckl038
Trowbridge BH....1037
Van Home Griffon

4Co 1043

Vaughan's Seed

Store 1126

VickA Hill Co 1029

Vincent B Jr4 Son. .. 1024

Vredenburg ftOo...Ud6

Watson P 4 Oo 1028

Watson T B 1021

Weathered T WSon8.1042

Weber0840o 1042

Weber H 4 Sons .... 1037

Weeber 4 Don 1022

Welch Bros 1038

WertonU 4 Brol«..1029
Whllldln Pottery 001044

Whltton 4 Sons 1024

Wletor Bros 1139

WittboldGeo 1029

Wolf AQ4Bro 1042

Wood Bros 1037

W<)odEM4 Co 1028

Yaies D O 4 Oo 1026

Ifoung J 1088

Young T Jr 1038

Young & Nugent... 1088
ZlrnglebelD 1028

Index of Advertisements.

PLANTS, SKKUS,
KULBS, FLOWKRS.

Acalypha 1026-29

Achillea 1040

Ageratum 1040

Alternanthera 1036-40

Alyssum 1040

Ampelopsis. . . 1023-26-37

Aqullegla 1040

Aralias 1029

Ardisia 1021-23-29

Araucarias. ... 1021-29-44
Asparagus. .1021-26-28-^9

-1037-39-40-44

Aspidistras 1044

Asters 1023

Astilbe 1040

Azaleas 1022-24-26-44

Begonias.. . 1021-24-29-36

-1087-40

BigQonias 1025

Biota 1029

Browallia 1021-36

Bulbs (not specifical-
ly named) ..1022-23-44

Oaladlums Iu29

Callas 1022-23-24

Canuas 1021

Oarei 1040

Oarnations. 1021-24-26-28

-1029-36-37-10-44

Caryopterls 1040

Chry8authemumsl024-40

Cigar Plant 1040

Cinerarias .1022-24-37^11

Clematis 1023-26

Coleus 1010

Coreopsis 104ii

Cosmos 1023

Crocus 1022

Crotons IO28

Oryptomerla 1"23

Ciipressi;8 1023

Out Flowers 1038-39

Cycas 1029-44

Ovclamen . . 1022-21-29-86

-1037-40

Oypenis 1024

Daffodils 1021-24

Daisies 1024-28-40

Delphinium 1040

Dieljtra Itj25

Digitalis 1010

Dracfflnas 1024-29-37

Eglantine 1028

Ericas 1029

£u!alla 1040

Ferns. 1126-29-38-37-40

Feverfew 1040

Ficus 1024-26-29

Freesia 1044

Funkia 1010

GaiUardia 1010

Galal 1039

Gardenia 1024

Geraniums. . . .1024-36-40

Geum 1040

Grasses 1023

OreviUea 1029-40

Heliotrope 1021-40

Herbaceous Plants. . 1023

Hibiscus 1040

Hollyhocks. . .1023-28^0

Honeysuckles 1026

Hyacinths ...1022-24-44

Hydrangeas 1024-25

Impatleus 1036*

Iresines 1040

Iris 1040

Ivy 1024

Jonquils 1022

Justicia 1029

Lavender 1040

Lilacs 1026-36

Lilies 1021-22-23-24

-1026-44

Lobelia 1040

Lychnis 1040

Magnolias 1021

Manettia 1036

Marantas 1037

Matricaria 1040

Mignonette. . . 1023-28-37
Mountain Fleece. .. 1040
Mushroom Spawn .1022-

1023-14

Myosolis 1023-36-10

Narcissus 1021-22-44

Orchids 1021

Peonias 1025

Palms. .1022-23-26-28-29

10S7-41
Pansies.... 1022-23-24-28

1036-37-10

Peach Seed 1026

Pelargoninms 1036.40

Petunias 1010

Phlox 1040

Primulas . .1021-22-24-25

-1029-36-37-40-44

Privet 1023-24

Bhododendrons. . 1022-24

-1025
Boses.. . 1022-23-24-25-28

-lu37

Rudbeckla 1040

Ruasella 1021

Seeds (not specifi-
cally namedll022-23-44

Selaglnella 1029

Shrubs [not sped

fically named). 1023-26

Silene 1023

Small Fruits 1023-26

Smllai. 1021-29-37-39-40

-hU

Solanum 1024-40

Splrea 1026-37

Statlce 1040

Stocks 1024-36

Sweet Peas 1022-23

Sweet WiUlam 1040

Tarragon 1036

Trees. . . 1021-23-24-25-29

Tulips 1021-22-24

Vegetables 1023-24

Velvet Plant 1040

Verbenas 1028-86

Viburnum I.t25

Vlncas 1024

Violets . 1029-36-37-4U-44

MISCELLANEOUS

Auctions 1033-40

Baskets 1021-44

Board of Trade 1040

Boilers 1012-43-44

Books 1022-27-41

Boxes 1023-42

Business Opportuni-
ties rj26

Out Flowers, Whole-
sale and Commis-
sion Dealers... 1038-39
Fertilizers. . .1029-39-40-
-1042-14

Florists' Letters 1011

Florists' Supplies ... 1038

-1039-41-44
Flower Pots, Vases,

Tubs etc . 1038-40-42-14
Fruit aud Flower

Plates 1036

Glass 1012-43

Glazing Points 1043

GreenhouseCon-

strucUon.... 1042-13-41
Greenhouse LumberlOll
-1042-43

Gutters 1043

Hail Insurance 1040

Hose 1044

Insecticides . . 1(36-40-41
-1042-44

Labels 1041

Mastica 1043

Metal Designs 1044

Moss 1024

Newspapers 1027-41

Peat 1024

Pipes, Joints and

Valves 1042

Printing 1027

Sale or Rent 1026

Sash 1042-13

Seed Packets 1036

Stakes 4 Supports . .1040

Stationery 1027-39

Tile 1011

Tools, Implements

etc 1042-13-44

Tying Material. . .1039-44
Ventilators. . . . 1042-13-44

Wants 1026-28

Water Temperer ...1040
Wire Designs . .1038-39-11

usiness Paper
business Men:
^■"^ Florists' Exchange

1032

The Florists' Excht^nge.

Notes from the Pacific Coast.

Extracts from paper read bv Henry F. Michel/,
before tlie Philadelphia Florists' Club, Tues-
day evening' October j, iSqq,

California, as you all know, is a seed
and bulb growing country; and tlie
seeds, if grown by careful and fOui|jetent
growers, are certainly very good, and
can always be relied upon to grow fully
95 per cent, and over.

We left Philadelphia, June 12, and after
a long and rather tiresome travel reached
California— "the land of fruit and
Howers." The sight of palm trees, orange
trees and other tropical plants was an
agreeable surprise and a refreshing one.
.Stately palms are seen everywhere out-
of-doors; not growing in tubs or large
pots, as we are accustomed to seeing
them here, butall growing in the ground,
on the sidewalks, and as large as our
young shade trees. Roses grow to im-
mense size and buds of La France are as
large as American Beauty. Geraniums,
fuchsias, heliotropes, etc., grow to great
size, especially in San Jose, Santa Bar-
bara, Monterey, Los Angeles and Passa-
dena.

San Jose is a most beautiful city. The
streets, on both sides, are lined with im-
mense, perfectly shaped palms of 2u feet
and over in height. The very graceful
pepper trees, with their fine foliage and
cherr.v-red berries, are also here in profu-
sion. Hedges are formed of geraniums.
The Marechal Niel and Lamarque roses
grow on trellises about two stories high.
Heliotropes, fuchsias, etc., grow as large
and are as flourishing as honeysuckles
are with us.

Santa Clara is a center for growing
seeds, such as onion, leeks, salsify, spin-
ach, endive, carrot, etc. Several hundred
acres are here also devoted to growing
sweet peas for seed. There are over
130 varieties of the standard sorts,
and also about twenty-live varieties
of the new d^varf or Cupid introduc-
tions. One of the largest and best
equipped ranches of this valuable flower
is owned by the C. C. .Morse Co., who are
carefully selecting the largest flowering,
long-stemmed sorts; and add all new
varieties as they are introduced, whereas
poor varieties are dropped each year.
The Dwarf or Pink Cupid is a great fa-
vorite and does most excellently. A
beautiful sight was a ;!-foot wide border
of a sidewalk all around the front and
sides of Mr. Morse's residence (probably
223 feet long), jjlanted of all Pink Cupid
sweet peas, growing only 0 inches high;
the ground being thickly covered with
that beautiful pink flower, which emitted
a delicious fragrance. These are worthy
of extensive trials with us. Tliey may
do splendidly and would be something
entirely new. The soil was sandy and
light, and is the best for dwarf sweet
peas.

Leaving Santa Clara and near-by seed
farms we made a stop at the Hotel Del
Monte, Monterey, the immense grounds
of which arelaiUout in most maguihcent
style and upon a large scale. Among
the chief attractions liere is an old-fash-
ioned "maze," which I did not dare to
enter tor a greater distance than 10 or
15 feet, as I am positive that I could not
have found my way out again very
quickly. The Arizona garden is another
great attraction in these grounds. It is
planted almost entirely of cactus, cen-
tury plants and subjects of similar char-
acter. An Arizona garden would be
quite a novelty in the suburbs of Phila-
delphia. The grounds surrounding this
grand hotel cover l'2*i acres and are kept
in fine style. Plenty of sprinkling is con-
stantly going on to keep grass and
flowers supplied with water. Conspicu-
ous in the garden were a lot of the new
yellow callas in blotmi.

Our ne.xt stop was at the " Big Trees"
near Santa Cruz. The trees are certainly
well named, as they are giant specimens
of the California red vpood variety. One
tree measured 95 feet in circumference
and is ;«)() feet in height. Another is so
large that General Fremont, when ex-
ploring this region about fifty years ago,
used the hollow trunk of this tree as a
tent and had plenty of room to spare.

Our next move was on to Santa I3ar-
bara, which trip wemadeby stage coach,
starting from Lompocat G o'clock in the
morning. This was a fine ride. For
great distances the road runs alongside
of the Paciflc Ocean, and also through
the large pampas grass district InGoleta.
Pampas is here grown on a large Kcale.
Where all the plumes are sold I can
hardly say. One of the most showy
I>lants in Santa Barbara is the mesem-
br.vanthemuni. It flourishes here to
perfection and is a solid mass of beautiful,
ri<h pink color. I do not know if these

will give so much satisfaction with us,
but we shall certainly send out some
seed, on trial, to customers in this vicinity
and watch the results.

Our next move was to Ventura, where
calla and freesia bulbs are grown in
very large quantities. This is also head-
quarters for the very choicest and most
improved strains of petunia seed. The
size of tlie flowers and the beautiful
markings, striped and throated, fringed
and ruffled types, are a sight never to be
forgotten. I was informed that they
grow constantl.v the whole year. Hy-
bridizing seems to be the pride of the
growers; and it is very important to im-
prove the strain. Begonias 6 feet high,
passifloras in every color, mandevilleas
and a"score of other plants are in great
perfection'at this place. Rain is scarce,
but.a plentiful suppl,v of water is easil.v
Ijrocured by irrigation and is carried
down alongside the long row: of crops.
At.Ventura no rain had fallen fora long
time, but the heavy fogs seem to take
the place 'of rain. The soil here is very
dry and dusty on top, but when about
two inches of top soil is removed the re-

flowers were of the largest size I have
ever seen. The plants also looked ex-
ceedingly healthy, and not a diseased
leaf was to be observed. They do not
seem to be affected by the troubles of
mildew, rose bugs and rose slugs— which
fact must be attributed to the cool, fresh
climate in that locality.

Leaving Portland we stopped at the
new cities of Seattle and Tacoma, which
are fast becoming very prosperous
towns, although rather rough as yet in
the suburbs.

Our next journey led us to Yellowstone
National Park; stopping en route at
Helena, Montana, one of the leading
mining towns. Yellowstone Park covers
an area of 5,775 square miles. It is
worth a long journey to visit this place.
A great part of the park is made up of
formations formed by the overflow of
hot springs and geysers, containing large
quantities of various mineral matters,
which gradually make most beautiful
creations of odd and fiuel.v colored
shapes. These geysers play at different
intervals, one regularly every 30 minutes,
one every minute and others at uncertain

Dracaena GodseiTiana, as a Basket Plant, at Sander & Co.'s, Bruges, Belgium.
(See page too2, issue of October 7.)

mainder is very dark, moist and exceed-
ingly rich. A great advantage which the
California seed growers have over East-
ern and European growers is tliat, after
harvesting tlieir crops, they can cure
tliem in the open air, and they need not
fear that a rain will damage them while
being cured.

Santa Paula is also a successful seed
growing district. I especially noted
some fine verbenas and exceptionally
clean, healthy asters, also Phlox grandi-
tiora in large tracts. Near Santa Paula
we visited a ranch of 5,000 acres, all of
which was planted with sugar beets.
This was a seemingly endless stretch of
that profitable crop. Another ranch of
over 2,000 acres was planted entirely
with lima beans. The rows were over
i,000 feet long. The crop looked very
well and should turn out a good many
bushels of beans.

A most interesting and beautiful dis-
play was observed from the car win-
dows, in going from San Francisco to
San Jose. On both sides of the railroad
tracks the embankments were a mass of
native wild flowers; prominent among
which were the yellow genista in full
bloom, the California poppy in great
abundance, in its bright orange color,
and numerous others. In speaking of the
large size to which plants attain here,
I must not fail to mention a I^amarque
rose in the grounds of the Arlington Ho-
tel, at Santa Barbara, the trunk of which
measures 24 inches in circumference. It
is said that this is about the largest rcjse
plant or tree in Califorina. Magnolia
grandiflora and glauca were a grand
sight, being in full bloom, in the month
of June. Araucarius are hero in fine
specimens, of 50 feet and over in height,
and would maUesuitable plants if placed
in jardinieres for house decoration — pro-
viding you had a large enough house.

After leaving California we visited
Portland, Oregon, where they have a
most beautiful natural park. The roses
there were magniflcent. The buds and

periods;" but the sudden appearance of
high column of steam and boiling water
thrown to a height of probaljly a hun-
dred feet accompanied by a loud noise,
creates^an impression which can never be
forgotten. Oneof thepeculiarformations
is so similar to a morning glory flower
that it bears that liame, and it certainly
deserves it. The throat, which is of
water, is of an Immense depth and is
sliaped exactly like that popular flower,
and the rich colors are very correctly re-
produced. Another of the wonders is
"The Devil's Paint I'ot," which boils
day and night and throws up, over the
whole of its surface, a pasty substance
exactly like paint of various colors.

In Yellowstone Park areseen the natu-
ral or wild flowers of almostevery v;irie-
ty, and it should be a Mecca for botan-
ists, as they would not have to go far to
find almost every wild flowerthey might
wish to have for their herbariums.
Among the most plentiful are asters, pe-
tunias, white sunflowers, Indian paint
brushes, etc. An inteiesting greenhouse
in the park was filled with radishes, let-
tuce and English Prize cucumbers. This
house was heated by a boiling spring
which entered it at one end and flowed
through the center and out at the other
end, fllliug the house with steam. The
temperature was 95 degrees. The crops
are matured in wonderfully quick time —
radishes in 17 days and cucumbers also
in a very short time. The gardener felt
very proud of the results. I wonder if
the steam vapor could be tried success-
fully here. It may be worth an experi-
ment.

Leaving Y'ellowstone we returned
homeward, stopping at the beautiful
twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Along the lakes, in Minneapolis, I no-
ticed pari icularly long rows of willows
planted closely together. The branches
are trained laterally, in careful order,
and reminded me much of the European
system used in Paris, Berlin and other
cities with such good effect.

HINTS and HELPS.

Begonia Gloire de Lorrai.ve.- Cut-
tings taken in Spring or early Summer
have not been eutirel.v satisfactory with
me, owing to the plants from which they
were taken being in an exliausted state
from flowering. It is a more s.itisfac-
tory method to take the cuttings in the
Fall, where a large stock has to be got
up, as then the stock plants are a mass
of growths free from Bower buds and
well adapted for rooting. They can be
wintered in quite small pots and started
into active growth when necessary. Very
small cuttings of this variet.v will root
and make good plants. During theperiod
of growth it will stand a high tempera-
ture where the air is sufficiently moist.

Cuttings of Hyukid Perpetual and
climbing roses are best put in about this
time. Select a spot out-of-doors, where
there is .slielter, not only from frost but
from t lie sun's rays during the dormant
period, so that the danger of rapid freez-
ing and thawing will be reduced its much
as possible. Have the ground newly
worked. The cuttings may be from 9 to
12 inches in length, fully two-thirds of
which should be in the soil. Those cut-
tings having a heel are not so liable to
decay .IS those cut between leaves. They
may 1m> put in either by the spade, which
is iproliably tlic safest method, or by dib-
bling in till' cuttings. The first method
allows of the cuttings lieing well firmed
b.v the feet, and if thought necessary a
little saudy soil ma.v be added while the
trench is open to induce healthy rooting.
Half-rotted leaves or rough stable litter
should be spread over the whole during
hard weather.

AcALYPHA Sanderi IS ouc of the fiist
plants to suffer from cool weather, even
coleus and heliotropeare hardier; it does
not need freezing weather to make the
leaves and Howers fall from the stems.
As it is a plant which naturall.v does not
give off a sufficient (piantity of wood for
cuttings, the old plants .should be Ufted
from the ground, trimmed back, and
packed closely in boxes, with the soil
well firmed about their roots. Keep on
the dry side, in a brisk heat. They will
break from every eye, giving an abun-
dance of material for rooting. In grow-
ing for flowering pot plants, great care is
necessary to prevent a collapse when re-
moved from tlie greenhouse into a lower
temperature.

Clematis paniculata Seep, where it
was allowed to fall on the ground under
the vines a year ago, has now germi-
nated thickly. The seedlings may be
allowed to remain where tlie.v are until
they have reached a size large enough to
be put in small pots, or they ma.v be
carefully removed and pricked off into
Ijoxes of well firmed soil, and placed in a
protected frame for the Winter. Seeds of
this year's crop will soon be ripe. If
sown where gathered they will germi-
nate in late Spring and provide plants
large enough for :S-inch pots by the end
of next Summer.

Hardiness of Victoria regia.— The
growing of the Victoria is becoming bet-
ter understood, and probably, what is of
greater importance, the plant is gradu-
ally becoming used to the climate of the
Eastern states. A few years ago I had
a plant of a near relative of the Victoria,
Euryale ferox, which seeded out-of-doors
to such an extent that there were more
seeds than could be used. The following
Summer they germinated where they had
fallen, grew, flowered, and seeded again,
so much so that they became a nuisance.
Now, there are at least two instances
iiuown where one of the varieties of Vic-
toria regia, named Trickeri, is behaving
in the same w;iy, so far as tihe germina^
tion, flowering and seeding goes. In the
ponds belonging to W. S. Shaw, not far
from Washington, a plant of the above
variety seeded; some were allowed to
fall to the bottom of an unheated pond,
and after staying there during the last
ver.v severe Winter they germinated earl.y
in .Summer and have had leaves of the
usual size, and flowers early enough to
secure another batch of seeds, which it is
expected will germinate even earlier next
season.

Storing Tender Water Lilies.-
Where there are small plahts or tubers of
any of tlie ti'uder lilies, such as N. zanzi-
barensis, its varieties azurea and rosea,
the Australian N. gigautea, N. coerulea
and N. scutifolia, let the old ones go, as

October 14, 1899.

The F-lorists* Exchange.

1033

they are diflicult to keeji over the Winter,
except in a large greenhouse tanlj, and
even then the game is not wortli tlie can-
dle. Small, "dornianttubers of any of the
al>ove can 1(0 started in the Spring, and
by carefnl nuinipnlation they will give
several plants ciicli; which will afford as
much, if not more, satisfaction than
would the older plants. Another matter
which should be kept in mind concerning
the above kinds is that they do not form
small tubers at the sides of the large
ones made during the growing season.
The reverse is the case with such species
and forms as N. dentata, N. devoniensis,
N. rubra. i\. Sturtevantii, N. U Marana,
N. Columbiana, .\. Deaniana, N. delicatis-
sima and i\. .smithiana. These aliform
tuliers around the sides of tlie parent
tuber or root stock; they are very irregu-
lar in shape, not at all resembhng the
pear-shaped tuber of a young starved
plant. After the display of tlower is over
for the season, cut off the leaves close to
the crown, and with a spade cut off the
roots about 6 inches from the crown;
lift the clump and put beneath the stage
of a warm house. The central part will
decay in a short time, and before this
actually happens the tubers may be gath-
ered and stored for the \\ inter.

Chyptomeria japo.mca, in this section,
at least, has borne no seeds this year,
owing, presumably, to the severe cold of
last Winter. Further Soutli tliey may be
all right. They ripen at this time of the
year and a sliarp lookout should be kept,
as they stay on the trees bat a short
time after theseed vessels reach maturity.
The seed should be sown as soon cis
gathered, in well tinned bo.\es of soil, and
kept during the Winter in a cool green-
house. They germinate in about a month
after sowing, and in this stage, should
the frost reach them, they are done for.
Thej' will make nice stuhby plants liy
Spring, ready for potting singly into liMj-
inch pots.

U'l.NTKHI.NGTKNriEIt FLO WEIil.NO V|.\ES.

— .stock plants of the.se which have been
l)lauted out, and from which the cuttings
liave been taken, are lifted from tlieir
Summer (luarter.-^, potted , and kept in a
dormant state in a temperate house for
the Winter, where they will make very
little growth before the time arrives for
replanting out-of-doors. Stigmaphyllon
ciliatum and -Antigonou leptofjus, two of
the best for this purpose; the last is
known as the "Kosa de Montana," a na-
tive of Mexico, which, when put out in
.Spring and having a good sized root to
startfrom, makes a mostlirilliaut flower-
ing display along about the last half of
August, continuing tillfrost. Schubertia
grandillora. another desirable plant for
climbing, is best raised from seed. The
(lowers of this resemble those of the well
known Stephanotis floribunda. Manet-
tia cordifolia surpasses the better known
M. bicolor in the number aud attractive-
ness of its flowers. The last named is ex-
ceedingly easy to increase from cuttings;
with M. cordifolia it is an unsatisfactory
way. lint wlien the warty-looking i-oots
of the old plants are cut into pice es ahout
three-tjuarters of an inch long, and iijaccd
in sand, every oue will sprout. Tliis oper-
ation may be performed soon as the
plants are lifted. Such plants as Ipomoea
granditlora and I. Learii are perpetuated
by cuttings taken now and kept growing
all Winter, from which large i|uantities of
cuttings are obtained if desired to in-
crease stock. Tuberous rooted tender
ipomu'as are raised from seed in such spe-
cies as paniculata, Hardiugei, si-jibra,
and .Micliau.xii. Horsfallia'. Tlnunjisoni-
aua and iusignis are raised from cuttings,
as their period of flowering is not sufli-
ciently long in the Northern states to
enable them to ripen seeds. The tubers
of all the kinds should be lilted any time
before frost, aud stored without covering
under a greenhouse bench.

G. W. O.

Virtue of Sifted Coal Ash.

For the benefit of those who are trou-
bled by cutting-bed fungus, it seems to
me that more should be said of the
virtues of sifted coal ash. While no bet-
ter than sterilized sand, it is a thing
every one lias on hand.

Recently I set 40 rex begimia cuttings
in sand from a cutting Ijcnch that was in
use all last Winter. At the same time I
set 100 of tlicsMiiiecuttings iufrisli sifti-d
anthracite .■islics. Uf the batch bedded in
sand only iiO per cent, have survived.
Of those set in the coal ash I have lo,st
but oue. This shows the difference be-
tween foul sand and fresh coal ash. Of
course, the ashes must be fresh. Old ash
might be worse than old sand.

Geo. a. Bates.

Highwood, N. J.

BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS.

Whehe Swket I'eas are to be grown to
follow thechrysanthemumcrop the seeds
had better be sown as soon as possible.
A good method is to have boxes made of
a length equal to the width of the bed on
which the plants are to stand; have
them (1 inches deep and about .5 inches
wide; till with good, stiff loam, in which
one-sixth well rotted manure has been
thoroughly incorporated, press the soil
moderately firm and put in the seed
rather close. If they all germinate it is
an easy matter to thin them out. The
boxes can be kept in frames until such
time as the chrysanthemums are cut,
after which they should be brought in
and placed across the benches. To sus-
tain the vines either string or chicken
wire can be run from the boxes to the
rafters. The boxes should be placed at
least 24 inches apart on the benches to
have good results.

Cupid Sweet Peas sown now in pans,
or pots, would make desirable plants for
many purposes, if grown cool enough.
Try 10 or 12 seeds in a G-inch pot; give
them the coolest corner in the house but
plenty of light.

Chuysanthemums. — As the early varie-
ties are cut and the stools thrown out to
make room for such crops as are to fol-
low, do not neglect to bo.x up a few of
the strongest plants of each variety for

give them one good watering after pot-
ting and only mough water afterward
to keej) theni from being dust dry, until
signs of growth appear.

Ericas for Winter Flowering:,

Ericas, or lieaths,BS they are popularly
called, have proved themselves such fa-
vorites with the plant-buying public
wherever they have been offered for sale,
that it behooves every florist to become
better acquainted with this family of
Winter-flowering subjects. There are
several reasons why the ericas should be
grown more extensively than they are,
especially by smaller florists. In the
large cities the excellent qualities of this
plant for the retail trade were discovered
some years ago, and their sale is increas-
ing year by year. In smaller cities and
towns the ericas have not met with that
increase in popularity due to them; not
because the buying public do not care for
them, but because the average florist
has been unwilling to venture into han-
dling them extensively, under the belief
that they are hard to grow, and that
there was no money in them.

But how often does it happen that be-
tween the first of December and the first
of Mav we are unable to furnish our cus-
tomers with a desirable medium priced
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stock. This is a good time to decide
whether it pays to have very early
flowers or not. Around New York the
very early varieties met with a rather
poor reception. Coming in at a time
when there were so many asters to be
had, and not being so very much larger
either, they brought only meager prices.
It would seem that only a very few early
kinds are really needed in the market, as
the active demand for chrysanthemums
conies only after all outdoor flowers are
gone.

Carnations.— Keep the flower shoots
straight so that the blooms will stand
above the foliage and there will be no
trouble with split calyx; unless it is
among varieties that are subject to that
trouble. Whichever stake or support is
used get it into place early enough to
enable the plants to have the full benefit
clear from the beginning. It is poor
policv to wait until the plants are laid
on the soil before the supports are placed
to hold them. The surface of the beds
must be kept clean, and this is best done
by being rubbed over about once a week,
though it must be done very shallow. If
any new varieties are being tested give
them a fair trial before passing judgment
upon them. Remember that stock of
new sorts rarely does its best the first
year you grow it, and it would not be
fair to condemn it without a second sea-
son's trial.

Pelargoniums.— There will now be a
continual heat under the propagating
bed, and the cuttings of tliese can he put
in any time. After the old plants are
cut down let them dry down for 1.5 or 20
days; then shake out of the old soil and
pot into as small pots as they will go;

room table. True, we have the primu-
las, bulbous plants, etc., but these are
considered too cheap by a great many
buyers. Then, again, we have the aza-
leas, which, to beeffective, are usually too
large, but with ericas we can have nice
effective plants of any size, from a 4-inch
to a 12-inch pot, and they can be profita-
bly sold at prices within the reach of all.

Although considered very difficult to
grow, careful management along the
right lines makes them atoncetheeasiest
and least expensive in their needs of any
equally valuable plants cultivated at the
present time. They do not require a high
temperature at any period of their exist-
ence. This is an item ot great impor-
tance. The commercial varieties offered
to-day from propagators and importers,
do not need a greenhouse temperature ot
over 45 degrees, and in severe weather
no harm would result should the temper-
ature go down to 40 degrees. They can
be placed in cold frames with the earliest
approach of Spring, and can remain out-
doors until the last moment in the Fall,
before frost comes. When In flower they
remain beautiful for a long time, making
their salable period (that is, the length
of time they are desirable to customers)
cover many weeks. These are some of
the reasons why the ericas should be-
come better known than they are.

We note with pleasure that the whole-
sale growers arehaving greaterdeniands
for them each succeeding year, and they
are propagated on this side of the ocean
quite as successfully as anywhere in the
world, thus making it po-sible for all
florists to buy wellestablished pot-grown
plants of anv desired size.

In ac(iuiring a collection of these plants
have them shipped in the pots, it it is

Ijossible to do so. Should the distance
be great and the item of express charges
be serious, the shippers will take them
out of the pots and pack the balls care-
fully. Upon receving them, such varieties
as liave made their growth and are
showing the (lower buds should not be
put into a larger sized pot than the one
they were taken from previous to being
shipped, .lust drop them into the right
sized pot with a tap or two on the pot-
ting bench to settle them firmly into the
bottom. Be sure to use a clean pot, and
it it is new do not use it until it has been
soaked in water a few minutes.

Plants that are bought with the inten-
tion ot growing along and have not as
yet completed their growth for the sea-
son, may be given a little larger sized pot
when received, if the ball seems reasona-
bly filled with roots, otherwise a larger
shift will not be necessary. After pot-
ting, the plants should be put into a cool
house, give them a good light position
and shade .from direct sunshine for sev-
eral days.

In watering too much care cannot be
exercised; in fact, this feature is the most
important ot any connected with the
successful culture of all ericas. To give
too much is just as damaging as to give
too little, and the only right way to
water is to look over the plants daily
and water those that are in need of it,
aiming rather through the Winter
months to keep them on the dry side.
Have a tank or barrel in the house filled
with water constantly so that this can
be used instead of drawing direct from
the hydrant. Erica roots are very sensi-
tive and to obtain the bi st results ex-
tremely cold water should never be used;
neither should water that is known as
"hard" be used upon them. Such can
be rendered palatable, however, by put-
ting a spadeful of peat in the water bar-
rel occasionaib'.

Through the Summer months the
plants can be best grown along outdoors
in a semi-shaded situation, though the
pots should be plunged in the ground to
keep the roots as cool as possible. After
flowering is the time to trim them down
into shape, if such trimming is 1. ceded.
Potting should also bedone at this time.
.\ever try to carry them two seasons
without re-potting, as to allow them to
become pot-bound is injuiious to the
plants. If by chance a plant gets too
drv and commences to wilt drop the pot
overhead in a bucket of water and let it
remain there 10 or 15 minutes. Avoid a
close atmosphere when inthegreenhouse,
as they are sometimes liable to mildew
from this cause.

In selecting varieties have those that
will give a succession of nice flowering
idants clear through the Autumn, Winter
and Spring. The following list will prob-
ably be of some u.seto intending growers
of tliese interesting plants;

Erica melanthera flowers from October
to February. E. Wilmoreana can be had
in at Christmas if needed, though if kept
back till January or February, it will
last much longer. E. persoluta alba and
E. p. rosea come in in February and
March. E. hyemalis can be had from
January on "through the Winter. E.
regerminans and E. Cavendishiana are
among the laterflowering varieties, com-
ing in toward Spring; but by judicious
management the flowering of any of the
varieties mav be hastened somewhat,
though to force any of the heatlis very
much is very detrimental to their future
well-being.

There are many other varieties that
would also be useful to the florist who
has demands for pretty table plants
through Winter and Spring, but those
mentioned are extensively cultivated by
wholesale growers and can always be
found iu the market when wanted.

In conclusion we would say add a col-
lection of ericas to your stock and you
will find them money makers.

Notes from Australia.

The cities of Melbourne (Victoria) and
Sydney (N. S. W.), are both being over-
ruu with the street flower selUng nui-
sance, which is playing great havoc with
the legitimate store trade; and owing to
the wretched way in which street trafiic,
etc., is here regulated, police and city
councillors both seem powerless to take
action with regard to it.

We are having a remarkably wet Win-
ter, having had as much as 36 inches of
rain during the past 12 weeks, and every
appearance of a continuation of it. Un-
fortunately, it is mostly coastal rain,
and does not extend sufficiently tar in-
land to the large tracts of pastoral coun-
try, where in some parts it is much
needed. Seabl & Sons.

1034

The F=i-orists* Exchttnge.

The Canadian Convention.

The .second meeting of the Oaujulian
Ilortienlturai Assoeuition is over aucl
tliose who missed attending liave lost
moi-e tlian tliey thinli; for the progi-am
was a good one, the papers were well
read and discussed, and were of a high,
literary and jiraetieal order; lastly, the
Ottawa boys gave every attention to
their visitors, did all that was possible
to make us conifort.iblo and entertained
us royally. .Vt C. Scrim's store everyone
was made to feel at home. K. I. Mepsted
was always on baud to act as general
guide and instructor. The Graham Bros,
were unceasing in their efforts to mal;e
all at home, and Mr. Wright, of Aylmer,
was so kind and hospitable that we do
not know bow to tbank him enough;
liutwe hope to meet them and all the
rest of the Ottawa boys next year, at
.Montreal, and then renew the pleasant
friendships made this season.

The boys from the West met at Toron-
to, on Monday evening, the ISth, and
left by C. P. K. at 9:33. After a very
pleasant trip they arrived in Ottawa at
about (j a. m. We were met at the sta-
tion by a delegation of Ottawa florists
headed by C. Scrim, and taken by him to
his fine .store, -ifter breakfast several of
the Montreal delegates turned up and
the whole party walked over the Parlia-
ment Hill grounds and inspected the
greenhouses. The latter, we were told,
are quite new and cost $10,000. They
are indeed fearfully and wonderfully
made, and very many pointers of how
not to do it are to be got by a practical
examination of them. There are many
plants here that are not generally seen in
the greenhouses of to-day, several of
them good, useful subjects, but they have
dropped out of general cultivation. The
grounds here are kept up by contract
and are by no means a credit to the Gov-
ernment. The city park system in Otta-
wa is in a young state at present, but
gives promise of being very tine, and if
the city authorities properly appreciate
the work of the Park Board they will
soon have a very fine lot of parks." I be-
lieve .Mr. Scrim is chairman of the Boai'd
and is doing all that is possible to make
their parks sometliing to be proud of.

At 10:30 tile tir.st session commenced
and lasted until about 12:30. In the
afternoon Mr. Mepsted acted as guide
and first took the party out to Graliam
Bros.' fine place. Here we found nice
houses of roses, chrysanthemums and
violets; some fine salable palms and
pretty small ferns; also good houses of
earaations— cverjthing a credit to the
growers. From there we were taken to
Scrim's place. Here, again, everything
was in good order, carnations, violets
and roses, with thousands of small ferns
and some nice palms; also some splen-
didly grown ericas. These are the pret-
tiest plants of this class that any of the
party had seen on this side of the Atlan-
tic. The chrysanthemums were especiallv
good; there was .ilsu a house of very fine
adlautums in nearly all .sizes, and niany
miscellaneous plants.

After the Wednesday morning session
we were taken iu carriages to the Gov-
ernment Experimental Farm, and were
accompanied by Mayor Payment and Al-
derman Black; we were met at the farm
by Dr. Fletcher and Professor Miwom.
These gentlemen took the party over a
considerable part of the grounds and
showed the splendid collection of ever-
green and deciduous shrubs that have
proved to be hardy here. Many of us got
some good useful information as to w'hat
shi-ubs will stand ourclimate — good, use-
ful subjects that will be heard of iu the
I rade iu the near future. The herbaceous
border here also came iu for considerable
attention, the collection being a very full
and useful one. Dr. I<'letcher is certainly
the right man in the right place. He is
so full of really practical information,
and has such a pleasant and ready way
of imparting it, that all the bovs I have
spoken to say that the tiip to the Expe-
rimental l'"arm itself was worth the
whole journey to Ottawa.

The business part of the convention
was finished on Wednesday night, but on
Thursday morning we were all taken out
to Aylmer on the electric cars. Here we
visited Mr. Wright's ui-ci'iihouscs— good
houses of roses .iiiil caili.itiolis. the latter
being about the largi-st and healthiest
plants I have ever seen. We were then
taken to a hotel and sat down to a good
sumptuous lunch. Short speeches were
made, aU visitors thanking the Ottawa
men for their very great kindnesses. After
a. fine ride back to town we were taken
to the exhibition grounds and providi'd
with reserved seatson the grand stand.

The Western delegates left on the 10:45
train for Toronto and the W'est. The'

good that wideawake men get from a

trij) like this cannot be estimated, and it
is to be hojied that more members of the
profession will see their way clear to go
to Montreal next year.

Thos. Manton.

A Model Violet Establishment.

The following notes are the result of
a recent visit to the establishment of
G. T. Schuueman. formerly of Blue
Point, and now located at Baldwins,
Long Island. Although this is the first
.season at Baldwins, with such vigor has
the work been pushed that the range of
glass and a beautiful dwelhng hou.se,
eiiuijiped with every modern improve-
ment, are already finished in every detail.

The greenhouses have been built spe-
cially for the cultivation of violets, and
are seven in number, each being 200 feet
long, 11 feet wide and 0 feet 3 inches
high in the center. They run north and
south and have 11 feet space between
each house". The roofs are of sash and
can be raised or taken off at will. Ample
ventilation is also provided for along
the sides.

Two 2-iuch hot water pipes go clear
around each hou.se, each pipe having a

Dutchess Co. Horticultural Society.

The regular monthly meeting of this
society was held Wednesday, October 11,
at Poughkeepsie, N. Y. The exhibition
committee announced that arrangements
for the forthcoming exhibition were pro-
gressing favorabl.y. W'm. Saltford was
aiipointed exhibition manager. The
privilege to sell Bowers at the show was
bought by Mr. Saltford, the society re-
serving the right to di.sposeof the flowers
and plants donated to it for its own
benefit. A paper was read by W. G. Go-
mersall, on "Useful plants and flowers
for the stove and greenhouse." Well
known plants, either seldom met with or
poorly grown, were those principally
dealt with. Plants of Saintpaulia ionan-
tha and Streptocarpus achimemeflonis
were exhibited by the essayist. A vote
of thanks was accorded Mr. Gomersall
for his able paper.

George Saltford, who has now en-
tered the ranks of wholesale commission
dealers, was present at the meeting. He
reports business in violets to be good,
and that he is well satisfied with his new
venture. His store is now located at .50
West 20th street, New York, where he
intends to handle violets only.

W. G. G.

valve at the entrance to enable either
one, or both pipes, being used according
to the condition of the weather.

The violets were planted in .\pril in
beds and they are, at present writing,
showing an abundance of flowers that
must be seen to be believed. Altogether
there are 40,0(>( i plants in the seven houses
and a weakling could not be found
among them. The soil is somewhat yel-
low, of a gravelly nature, and seems to
be.specially adapted to the violet. Mr.
Schuneman is correct in his statement
when he says this is the home for the
violet.

Heavy pickings of the flowers are now
made regularly and the color, stem, size
and odor are perfect in every particular.

The heating of the range is done by
two Hitchings boilers, which are placed
in the ba.semeut of tlie dwelling house,
4.5 feet distant; G-inch mains are run
under ground through a brick arch, and
the pipes iu each house are connected
thereto. The tank holding the water
supply for the boilers is in the attic, a
windmill supplying the water. The
height of the tank insures a good pres-
sure of hot water through the iiipes, and
the fires can be attemleilto witliimt step-
ping outdoors. This heating arrange-
ment has been visited by e-xjierts in hot-
water lines and pronounced to be one of
the best.

Mr. Schuneman is to be comiilimented
on the plan on which his dwelling has
been designed. .V cozy office, well eipiipped
packing room, storage room for .50 tons
of coal, hot water radiator in every
room, telephone connection In office, are
all under the one roof of his elegant
home, and last, but not least, the fresh
violets can be landed in M. A. Hart's,
2!)th street. New York f'ity, before 9a.m.

A Nomadic Old-Time Flower Store.

Twenty-three years ago (1S77) there
were still central vacant lots in Chicago
—memorials of the big fire of 1871. That
where theCentral Music Hall now stands,
on the corner of State and Randolph
streets, was one of them. Here W. D.
Chandler, who came from Massachu-
setts, the year previous, put up a one-
story wood and glass building, 20x12
dimensions, as a flower store. Here it
stood until the land was wanted for the
Music Hall Building. Chandler then
secured the next vacant lot, which was
241 Wabash avenue. This lot, in due
course, being wanted for the Weber Music
Hall, he removed his building to the next
vacant lot— 281, same street. Being
treated in a similar manner again, he
trundled this timeto No. 309. (Jnce more
the same cause demanded removal, and
he went to the opposite side of the same
street, to No. 312. In due time this lot
was reiiuired as part of the land on
which the towering .Vuditoriura now
stands. There being one vacant lot left
Chandler hied back a piece, to 49 Van
Buren street, where the old building did
duty, in its way, still as a florist's st ire
until August of the present vear. This
time a hotel building was projected on
the site.

Thus, after 23 years knocking around
from pillar to post, the dilapidated old
structure is gone to the wreckers, and
will be known no more forever- and
with it the last of one of the old guard of
florists' buildings of Its kind. The illus-
tration will show its appearance one
Christmas a few years ago.

Edgah Sandehs.

Flower Show Dates.

[Secretaries will oblige by forwarding dates
ot exbibitiODS not included in the uadernoted
list.]

Brockton, Mass., November 1-3.— -Garden-
ers and Florists' Club. Walter E. Baker, secre-
tary.

Madison, N. .1., November 7-8. — Morris
County Gardeners and Florists' Club. C. A.
Atkins, secretary.

Boston, November 7-10. — Massachusetts
Horticultural Society, Robert Manning, secre-
tary.

Chioaqo, November 7-11. — Horticultural
Society. W. N. Kudd, assistant eecretary.
Room, 303, 185 Dearborn street.

Philadelphia, Pa., November 7-11.— Penn-
sylvania Horticultural Society. David Rust,
secretary. Horticultural Hall.

Worcester, Mass., November 8-9.— Wor-
cester County Horticultural Society. Adin A.
Hlxon, 18 Front street, secretary.

PoDOHKEEPSiE, N. Y., November 8 10.—
Dutchess County Horticultural Society. Wal-
lace G. Gomersall, Flshkill-on-Hudson, N. Y.,
secretary.

Providence, R. I., November 9-10.— Rhode
Island Horticultural Society. C. W. Smith, 61
Westminster street, secretary.

Tarrytown, N. Y., November 10-11.— Tarry-
town Horticultural Society. Jas. T. Scott»
recording secretary.

Elmira, N. v., November Hand 15.— Cbryg-
antbemum show. R. K. Stockdale, secretary.

Newport, R. I., November 14-16.— Newport
Horticultural Society. Alex. MacLellan,
Ruggles avenue, recording secretary.

St. Louis, November 14-18.— St. Louis Vlor-
ista' Club. Emile Schray, secretary, 4101
Pennsylvania avenue.

Orange, N. J., November 15.— New Jersey
Floricultural Society. J. B. Davis, secretary.

Waco, Tex., November 15-17.— Texas State
Floral Society. Mrs. M. B. Davis, recording
secretary.

Wilmington, N. C— November 16 and 17.
Win Kehder in charge of flower display.

Chrysanthemum Society of America.

Tlie committees judging seedling chry-
santhemums will tie in session October
14, 21, 28, and November 4, 11, 18 and
25. Exhibitors should make their entries
(for which a fee of $2 is charged for each
variet.v entered ) to the secretary not
later than Tuesday of the week they are
to be shown. All exhibits forwarded to
the following addresses (express charges
prepaid) will receive careful considera-
tion:

Boston, Mass.— A. H. Fewkes, Horti-
cultural Hall, Tremont street.

Xkw York, N. Y.— E. Dailledouze, care
New York Cut Flower Co., 119 West 23d
street.

Philadelphia, Pa.— A. B. Cartledge,
1514 Chestnut street.

Ci.vciNNATi, O.— R. Wltterstaetter, care
Cincinnati Cut Flower Co., corner Fourth
and Walnut street.

Chicago, III.— C. W. Johnson, care Illi-
nois Cut Flower Co., 51 Wabash avenue.
Elmer D. S.mith, Sec'y.

Reader, this Is .voor eoluoHi. Let UB know
what you are doing. It will keep your name
before your fellow-craftsmen and Interest
many.

Ramseys, N, J.— Florist Hansen has some
fine Lady Fitzwygram chrysanthemums in
bloom.

Nyack, N. T.— The greenhouse property of
Daniel Lynch was sold at sheriff's sale, Oc-
tober 3.

Brockton, Mass.— Charles S. Cooper is hav-
ing new flxtures put In bis store, and is im-
proving It otherwise.

Skaneateles, N.T.— .Tames A. Root.agrower
of fruits and'seeds here for over forty years,
died September 29, In bis seventy-second year.

Maiden, Mass.— John Walsh & Son received
the first prize tor the best exhibit of palms
and ferns at the Middlesex East Agricultural
Fair.

Northampton, Mass G. A. Thiele, for-
merly employed at A. N. Plerson's. Cn mwell.
Conn., has accepted the position as foreman
for W. H. Field, of this place.

Springfield, O.— Burnian & Heistand are
lookiojr for a location here, to which to re-
move their flower pot factory from Donnels-
ville. The Arm needs better facilities for its
increasi g trade.

Commercial Z'Defvet-.
^"FiSh:"' Violet Culture

October 14, 1899.

The F^i-orists* Exchange.

1035

New York.

Market Conditious.

Business has not been nearly so
good this week as last. Whether the re-
turn of warm weather, or the failure of
the yachts to find wind enough to make
a rate, has been the cause of it or not we
are unable to say, though in the volume
of business done no kicli can really be
made, for according to past records there
Is a better all-round trade now than
there has been for a number of years at
tlie corrcspuudiiig period.

t'hrysaiit.licmums may be said now to
have possessicm of the market gener-
ally, and are iirriviug in such numbers
that the sale of other flowers is materi-
ally affected. I'articularly is this noticed
with roses. Fancy blooms are bringing
f 4 per dozen, but they have to be tip-top
and have good long stems. When the
stems are not the right length they go for
9S or less. Ordinary blooms bring from
f 1 to 92 per dozen, according to size.
Varieties of chrysanthemums in the mar-
ket this week are white, Bergmaun,
Midge, Polly Ko.se, MeiTy Monarch; pink.
Glory of tlie Pacific; yellow, Mrs. J. G.
Whilldin, Marion Henderson and Yellow
Alonarch. The latter, though of good
size, are too weak in the neck to fetch the
highest figure, Glory of the Pacihc and
Polly Kose being the kinds that have
reached top prices.

The poorer grades of roses have suffered
a decrease in price since last week that is
finite noticeable; but the special grades
have nearly, if not quite, held their own.
The cjuantity of mildewed stock coming
in is enormous, and we venture to assert
that were the quality of roses better they
would not be so suddenly pushed to the
rear by the incoming of the chrysanthe-
mums. American Beauty bring from i;.jc.
each down to $3 or $i per luo. Bride,
Bridesmaid and ijeteor bring from $2
to $5, a few specials reaching a little
higher.

Carnations are holding their own bet-
ter than any other flower, standard
blooms fetching from $1 %o $2 per 100-
fancies bringing f.3; Alaiifd Dean occa-
sionally realizing ^5.

Lily of the valley can be had in nearly
as many grades as roses at present,
f 2.50, .f .3 and .f i per lOU are the ruUng
prices.

The supply of orchids is just a httle in
excess of the demand. Oncidiums, vau-
das and cattleyas are on the market,
though the latter are the most plentiful.
The best cattleyas are still at near the
fao per 100 mark.

Fresh violets sell all the way from 50c.
to .fl.au per lOo, and when one day old
they go to the side-walk florist for less
than 50c. even.

Auction Sales.

J. P. Cleary conducted a sale of
palms and decorative plants on Wedne.s-
day, at the greenhouses of Fritz Dressel
Weehawken Heights, N. J. The sale was
well attended. Medium sized stock sold
at good prices and larger specimen plants
also went very satisfactorily.
The News.

The New York Gardeners' Society
wdl hold its annual dinner to night (.Sat-
urday), at the rooms, 04 Madison av-
enue. The success of the affair is assured,
as a goodly number have notified the
secretary to reserve them a seat at the
table.

In the schedule of the Morris County
Gardeners and norists' E.\hibitiou,to be
held at Madison, N. .J., November 7 and
■S, we notice that Young & Nugent, com-
mission dealers, are offering a prize of
f oO for the best collection of roses

The dead body of Fritz Kessler has
been found near BlackwelFs Island The
deceased disappeared alnjiit tiiree weeks
ago, leaving no trace of his whereabouts.

A. J. Vreeland has again assumed
Charge of his greenhouses, West Side av-
enue, .lersey City. This is the estabhsh-
ment vacated by A. D. Rose last spring,
Mr. Rose's foreman having rented the
property in the interim.

Geo. Lorenz, of Astoria, has been con-
nned to the house for several weeks with
a sprained ankle.

,.?" town: Robert Craig and Robert
Kift, Philadelphia.

No seedling chrysanthemums were be-
fore the committee on Saturday last.

The death is announced of Chas. Weiss,
gardener to W. W, Law, Briarcliff, Sing
Sing, N. Y'. ' e

The Marsh collection of orchids, sold at
auction at the American .\rt Galleries
hist week, brought a total of about
* u«.70forl,3.37 lots. A Cattleya trianje
aba, with 22 bulbs, realized .If 25 ; large
plants of Cattleya Bowringiana, .fLS;

La4iapurpurata, flO; Cattleya Skinneri,
.1f8.50, etc.

Bobbink & Atkins received this week
per steamship Westernland, an e.xtra
large consignment of azaleas, palms
araucarias and other plants from Bel-
gium.

The consignment of .lapanese bulbs
that reached New Y'ork in a damaged
condition, have been sold by the autho-
rities. There were in all 870 cases thiit
were badly damaged and the price they
brought was .if27.

Philadelphia.

Better Husiness Done.

The past week has been one of wed-
dings, and nearly all the stores have
done much better business. Flowers are
yet scarce; first-class stock very much
so. There are lots of roses com'ing in,
but few fancies. Carnations have been in
great demand; .f 2 has been readily paid
for stock that would grade as seconds
later on. i'obert Crawford, Jr., had a
very large wedding at Media, both house
and church decoration using up three
large vanloads of plants bcKides quanti-
ties of cut blooms. Hugh Graham did
a very extensive wedding decoration at
Haddonfleld, N. J., the work taking a
large force of men three days. The man-
sion, casino and church were lavishly
decorated and the entire place, lawn,
shrubbery, etc., was lit up with, electric
fairy lamps at night.
The News.

S. S. Pennock has a new wagon. This
has been built especially to attend to up-
town business. From now on, through-
out the season, this establishment will
be open all night, something tested last
season and found beueflcial. The bulk
of the flowers arrive between 0 and 10
p. m.; the grading is done during the
night, orders are jncked out and every-
thing is ready when the stores open in
the morning. In addition, long distance
phone or telegraph orders can always
receive attention.

Godfrey Asehmann, 1012 Ontario
street. Rising Sun, returned from a Euro-
pean trip t)ctobcr 10 last. He was ab-
sent a little over two mouths and visited
Belgium, Holland and Switzerland. Mr.
Asehmann notifies the trade that he is
agent for O. Vaudeu Plas, Lorchristy,
Belgium. David Rust.

Providence.

Damage by Frost.

The first frost of the season reached
us last week and came so unexpectedly
that a great deal of damage was done to
outdoor stock. One part.y having in
charge the care of an extensive property
was the heaviest loser, several of the
larger kentia and other palms being
wholly destro.ved. All kinds of flowers
have been very scarce the past week,
there having been scarcely enough to
supply the demand occasioned by a large
call for funeral work. Carnations have
advanced in price to 92 per 100, which
is considered a good figure for this mar-
ket at this time of year. Roses are short
and of indifferent quality. Bride and
Bridesmaid are more or less affected with
mildew. Out-of-town roses are sold here
very low, bringing .f 1 to $3 wholesale,
according to c|uulity.

Clu-ys.ijitiiiiiiunis are finding a ready
sale at fair luic-es. Bergmann, Monarch
and Glory of the Pacific are the varieties
seen in the stores.

Violets are coming in very slowly, and
sell at a very low price. Mr. Sweiison's
violet plants are among the best seen
round here, and indications for big re-
turns later in the season are promising.

Round About.

Ex-Alderman Frank O'Reilly, a
Pawtucket florist, has concluded that
he knows fully as much about flowers as
he does about horses. Mr. O'Reilly pur-
chased a horse one day last week. The
horse had been taken from the pound and
was disposed of at auction by the police
ofHcials. The horse was secured at a
bargain-counter price, but he possessed
qualities of high kiidung that would put
a ballet girl to shame— more discovered
which was not illustrated at the sale.
The very first time Mr. O'Reilly hitched
the unknown up the horse waved his
hind feet in Mr. O'ReiUy's face, much to
that gentleman's astonishment. Inci-
dentally he broke the harness into small
sections, and the dasher of the carriage
was also ruined by contact with the
speeder's heels. Mr. O'Reilly is spending
his spare moments in figuring up how
expensive the bargain really was.
Miss Sellom, the genial saleslady at T.

J. Johnston's store, has returned from
her Summer vacation.

Alex. Miller has remodeled his store
and in a few days will have a new set of
show cases. He intends to have one of
the best equipped stores in town.

A. M.

Montreal.

Trade Notes.

By far the most noticeable thing in
rade circles Uiis week is the scaicity of
flowers; with the exception of fairly
good roses very few can be obtained.
Carnations are conspicuous by their
almost entire absence, tlie very early
frosts that killed all outdoor stock being,
no doubt, primarily the cause. No chry-
santhemums are to be seen in the stores
yet. Bennett cut a few Fitzwvgram on
the 1st, but it will be another week to
ten days before any (juantity will be in
the local market. Mheu they do arrive the
quality wiU be above the average, for
the plants, in the various estabhshments
around the city, are looking splendid.
Carnations, too, are looking fine, and the
prospects seem to be for a big crop just
at chrysanthemum time. Demand is re-
ported to be in advance of the supply in
cut Howers. and very fairin plants; lerns
in pans, ferns in 2 to 0-inch pots, and
small palms and rubbers being the favor-
ites in this line.

Prices ruling are; Roses, .fl to 11.75
per dozen; carnations, 40c. to OOc. ; vio-
lets, 50c. per bunch.

Notes.

Mr. Bain is agaiu unfortunate with
his novelties, this year's consignment
being lost on the ill-fated S. S. Scotsman,
off Belle Isle.

.lulian Liiche, foreman for Mr. Bain,
was married on Satnrday.

The splendid lot of hoiue grown rub-
bers, at McKenna & Sons, are the ad-
miration of all who see them.

Without doubt Clematis paniculata is
the gem of Fall-Howeriug plants. The
four-year old sjiecimen, covering 150
scpiare feet on Bennett's office, at Lachiue,
has made tliis plant's reputation in this
vicinity.

A local curiosity just now is the num-
ber of private positions going a begging.
Usually the condition is decidedly re-
versed.

Walter Wilshire is now Ihing out at his
new place at Kensington.

Club Notes.

At the last meeting, which was
well attended. President James McKenna,
of the Canadian Horticultural Associa-
tion, gave a most interesting talk on
that bod.y. (jreat satisfaction Wcis ex-
pressed at the decision of that society to
hold its next convention in .Montreal,
and a committee was appointed to repre-
sent this club on entertainment for the
members when they arrive. Words of
commendation were also spoken for the
society's official organ, to appeariu Janu-
ary, and which will appeal to the ama-
teur, as well as the professional horticul-
turist. The information that the clause
making the society purely professional
was voted down was very warmly re-
ceived. ' B.

Boston.

Robert Montgomery brought in to the
market a few blooms of a sport from
Mrs. Pierpont Morgan rose. The
flowers were very flue, being much larger
than an ordinary Morgan and very dou-
ble. They were supported on good
strong stems, with plenty oJ heavy
foliage.

The annual banquet of the Boston Co-
operative Flower Growers' Association
will be lield at Young's Hotel, Saturday
evening, October 14. F. J, N.

Tea Culture: The Experiment

in South Carolina.

The problem of raising tea in the South,
ernpart of the United States has beeii
discussed for many years. Tlie growing
of tea on the Pinehurst estate, at Sum-
merville, S. C, began about ten years
ago, and the crop for the season of 1899
amounted to neariy 3,000 pounds. A
report on the results of the experiment
at Pinehurst has been prepared by Dr
Charles U. Shepard, special agent in
charge of tea culture investigations, and
will soon he issued by the U. S. Depai-t-
ment of Agriculture as Report 01, enti-
tled, " Tea Culture: The Experiment in
South Carolina.'' The report states that,
Irom the results obtained on the Pine-
hurst plantation, it seems probable that
the cuhtvation of tea can be made profit-
able in the warmerportious of the United
States in two ways. One is by establish-
ing a plantation on the scale oi the experi-
ment at Summerville, with capital suffi-
cient to carry the work to a point where
the product can be offered on equal terms
with teas holding an established place in
the markets of the United States. The
other is to grow tea for home use in the
farm garden. In either case tea gi'owing
can be undertaken safely only where the
temperature rarely goes below zero, and
where a liberal supply of water can be
depended upon. There is probably no
place in the United States where the rain-
fall is sufficient for the best results with
the tea plant, and irrigation should
where possible, be provided for in grow-
ing tea. The Summerville experiment
was begun on a small scale, but the
planting has been gradually increased
until now over 50 acres are" planted in
tea. When the plants arrive at full bear-
iug, the yield should be at least 10,000
pounds. The labor question is also dis-
cu.ssed in the report, which likewise de-
.scribes the buildings and machinery used
in making the tea, and points out the
most important difficulties which con-
front the establishment of this new in-
dustry in the Southern States. It will
contain nine plates and four text flgures

Hot Weather Glass Yarn.

Emile Stenger writes that many glass
men are leaving Jeanette to work at
Kane and Falls Creek ; that the factories
in Jeanette and other places are repaired
but no fire in; that farmers in Pennsyl-
vania need no rain for potatoes. They
plant a row of potatoes and then a row
of onions, and the onions are so strong
the eyes of the potatoes shed water. —
Hartford City News.

Cosmos Klonuvke. — We never insert
anonymous communications.

Chicago Florists' Float.

The first float or decorated vehicle ever
made in this city by the florists was a
grand success. It was composed exclu-
sively of natural material. The frame-
work was 10 feet wide by 20 feet long
over all, being completely covered with
wild smilax as a base. The back had an
elevated canopy over a large arm chair,
on which the goddess Flora presided. In
the center of the float was a 0-foot wire
vase covered with white cheese cloth
drajied with smilax. in the center of
which were 50 American Beauty roses.
On each side of i'lora, covering the end
of the wagon, was a graceful grouping
of palms, the sides a bank of Beauty
roses. Around the driver was also a
group of palms. The one-foot lettering
on each side of the float took two and
one-half dozen yellow immortelles. The
whole float was festooned with roses-
Meteor, Bride, Bridesmaid and Perle
There were 3,000 teas and 500 Beauty
used, besides quantities of asters. Elec-
tric lights were employed, and four at-
tendants followed with flaming red
torches as fair Flora and her six coal
black steeds took position in the indus-
trial procession. Much credit is due to
C. A. Samuelson, chairman; John Gorin-
ley, E. A. Winterson and W. Kreitling,
assisted by a score of helping hands, who
made the float so great a success. Every-
thing was lovely but the weather. It
began to rain just as all were' ready to
start. ~

OBAcco Stems

"Good Strong Kind."

60CTS. PER J 00 LBS.

*^ALES -WEIGH 500 LBS.

OBACCO Dust

"THE BLACK STUFF." |

Fine or Coarse to Your Order <
50 to JOOO lbs., 2 cents per pound. \
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Thb Pi-ORisTS* Exchange.

V

MlBlllTIAlie Now Keadv. Daybreak. Scott
uNnnll I lUNa Mcgowsn. GIdorado. Bridesmaid,
PorMa, C. A. Dana, Jahn's Scarlet, T. Cartledge. A.
■Webb, Moreno and Meteor, M.OO per lOO, casb.

BANA R. IIERKON, Olean, N. Y.
Mention the FlorlBte' Exchange when writing.

Browallia Gigantea

The finest thing for Christinas, 60o., 75c.,
and $1.00 per doz.; $4.00 and $6.00 per 100.

CYCLAMEN GIG&HTEDM ro^c!, S'Sif $l*l<i

per dozen. Cash, please.

HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa.

Mention the Florlet*' Eichanre when wrltlne.

CULIMEII GieiNTEUM

strong plants in splendid condition.

2 Inch pots $4-00 per 100.

3 •• 7.00 "

Cash with Order.

C. W. cox, Phila., Pa.

SECOND AND BRISTOL STS.
Mention the Florists' Eichajigre when writing.

PELARGONIUMS

A fine lot of plants from 2H Inch pota: IVViiie.
TbibaiiU. Mr«. R. Saudiford, Mme. Vibeit,
liOvd Salisbury, Kfng8tou Beauty. Mabel,
Elc, 6i>c[8. pt-rdoz.; $J.IW per lUO. Collection of ten
different varietlee, two of each, all labeled, pcBtpald,
for $1.00. Casb with order.

MRS. THOS. UWRANGE, Ogdensburg, N.Y.

Mention th* THorlirtu' TCt change wh^n writing

ALTERNANTHERAS

2H in. pota, strong, per 100, $2.00.
4 in. pota, in full bloom, per 100, $5.00.

C. OTTO SCHWABE, Florist

JENKINXO^rilJ, PA.

Mention tA« Florist*' ExchAnge when writing

A Great Assistance.
iThe articles in your paper assist me greatly'
n my work. WM. R. DEGNBR.

Cleveland, 0.

FRUIT IHD FLOWEg PUTES

Sted Pioktti ind Supplitt ot all kinds lor
NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS ind SEEDSMEN

Btock Cnta, 10c. per square inch. Engraving by all
prooesBea. Printing and Lithographing. ^

Illnstrated Catalogues a Specialty.

VREDENBURG & CO,, • Rochester, N.Y.

Mention the Florists' ETChsJls-e wh#.n writing.

CHINESE PRIMROSES

Ready tor 4 inch pots, per 100, $2.00.

Obconicas per 100, $2 50

Baby Primroses " 5 00

All Fine Plants. Cash with Order.

M. & S. DYSINGER, Albion, Mich.

Mention the Florists' Eicchange when writing.

out of 2 Inch pots, $1.50 per 100.
Cash with order.

H. STAHLHUT, Brooklyn, N. Y«

N. E. Cor. New Lots Road and Shepherd Ave.
Mention the Florists' Eichange whsn writing.

TKRRKGON

Larice Clumps,

■}Sc. iirr iloz., S.5.00 per 100.

GRAFTED LILACS, CHARLES X.

All finely bndded, from fi 'ncli pois,
$15.00 per 100.

Cash wltn oriler, please, not C. O. D.

SEt GUFF NURSERY, Sea Cliff, L I., N.Y.

FD. BODLON, Pbop.
Mention the Florists' Exchango when writing.

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PERN SPORES. Complete assortment, 50c
per ti.nle pkt. if r) U(i per doz. pkts., all dlffereni.

mixed Spores, extra large pkt.. sufficient for
:!UOit plants. *l. 00 postpaid. Complete directions
lorwrowius; ^Tilb every order.

Write for Wholesale Price List Of our Specialties.

EMERSON C. McFAODEN. formerly Pitcher& Manda
Telephone-lO li. Short Hills. SHORT HILLS, N. J

PRIMROSES

Ready for 3 inch pots. Well known as the finest larire flowering fringed varieties grown.
Special Prices, Single and Double, S2.00 per 100; SI 7.00 per 1000.

250 at 1000 rate.
XXX stroUiE and fine, out of 3V- inch pots, choicest varieties, S4.00 per 100.
Extras added liberally to taelp pay Expressage.
PRIMULA OBCONICA ROSEA— The finest of all the Obconicas, S3. 00 per 100.

XX GIANT PANSY SEED. XX

The best of Mammoth varieties; no finer ever offered; all the seed plants critically selected.
Packet, 3500 seeds, .■SI.OO; halt packet, 50 cts.

STWCTLT CASH PRICES.

V?i,i;r.Lr' JOHN F. RUPP, SHIREMAMSTOWH, PA.

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SOOO BEGOl m m 5000 PBiBOSES extbi fihe

Per 100

Begonia, Rex, assorted, 2M >° £^"0

" " named 6.00

Impatlens Soltanl, 2^ in 3.00

Primrose Chinese, ex. fine strain, SJ^in... 3.00

ntanettla Bicolor, Sin 6.00

Farquhar Violets, 2!4 Inch 3.110

Double White Stock, 3 inch 3 00

Forget-Me-Not (Winter Flowering) 2H in, 4.00

Per 100

Lemon Verbena $3.00, $4.00 and $6,110

Baby Primrose, 2^ in 6.C0

GERAISIITSIS—

Sweet Scented, Mrs. Pollock, Pansy, 2H in.$4 00

Mrs. Parker 6.01

Happy Thought, 2% in 4.00

Silver Leaf,2!/2io 4 00

H.OOTElX> OTJTTTHa'Ca-S.

GERANIUMS. Penoo

Assorted $1.60

Mixed 1.26

Mara. Happy Thought 3.00

Mrs. Pollock 2.00

Mrs. Parker 4.00

Silver Leaf , Rose Scented, Ivy 1.60

Mme. Salleroi 1.26

Freak of Natu re 4.00

Per too

Begonia, Rex $2.00

" Incarnata Qigantea 2.00

" Flowering 2.00

Impatlens Snltanl 2.00

Manettla Bicolor 2.00

Forget-Me-Not (Winter Flowering) 2.00

TERMS, CASH OR C. O. D.

GREENE & UNDERHILU WATERTOWN, N. Y.

IftnUon til. Florist.' Bxebanc* wh«i writing.

Chicasfo.

state of Trade— Festival week.

A week of glorious Fall weather —
bright, warm suushiny days— and cool
nights— has altered the condition ol
things materally, especially in the stock
of roses in sight, causing a slight drop in
prices all along the line. Then the street
men have got to work again, thus mov.
ing off the grades suitaljle for their trade.
Carnations are now much more in evi-
dence, including the outdoor cut, but the
supply is yet much below the demand.
Chrysanthemums are seen in larger quan-
tities, mostly Fitzwygram. The Poehl-
man Bros, have cleared one house of this
early flower, which sold readily at from
f 1.50 to $2 per dozen. At. E. C. Amling's
the Yellow Fitzwygram shows up in
good shape.

For one week, commencing October 4
and ending the 11th, the city has been in
a lilaxe ot gloi-.v with crowds of people,
resembhug those of World's Fair record.
As usual, at such times, the casual trade
for flowers is poor, but all sorts of new
wants spring up, for decorative material,
that aid those who cater to these lines.
■Then banquets, luncheons and other
evenly calling fur Mowers and decoi-ative
stock, t(i huiHir rri'.sidcnt .\liKiiile.\ . the
Xice-I'rcsiilcnt of .Mexico, tin' I'reiiiier of
Canada and other notables, have made
it a memorable week. At the banquet to
the President, given by the Marquette
(.Hub, at the Auditorium, the decorations
were by Wittbold. Those for the noon-
day luncheon, by Union League Club, fell
to the Central Floral Co., while I'liil
Hauswirth looked alter the grand I'resi-
deiiliallianiiuotiuthe Auditorium pi-oiier,
witli MU fiucsts. He also had the Cora-
iiieicinl (lull's hineheon decorations, and
those for one given in honor of the Post-
master General, all in the .\uditorium.

Chrysantlieuium Growers.

Weber Bros, Bowmanville, this .year
have their whole place in chrysauthe-
mums, except one house of roses. They
grow about 40,U(J0 plants in all. Their
lease is up, and the entire place will be
afterward rebuilt, the houses being old.
The plants are in splendid shape, altliough
rather short in stem. The first to be cut
will be (ilory of the Pacific, about Octo-
ber 15. The varieties urown are 8,(>()0
each of Ivorv and limiiiaffon: Wana-
maker, 5,000; .Maud 1 lean, -1,000; Gloi-y
of the Pacihc and Mayflower, 3,001)
each; Yellow Queen, W. H. Chadwick,
Golden Wedding, 2,000 each; Mrs.
Jerome .Jones, 1,000.

.Samuel Pearce, Clybourn avenue, will
have about 15,000, which are also in
good shape, below average length. The
flrst to be cut will be (ilory ot the Pacific;
other earlies are Y'elhiw (Jnecn and O.
Kalb, then Mrs. Kobiiismi and Ivor.v,
Maud Dean, Golden Wedding, chadwick,
Mayflower, Wanamaker, ISounaffon and
Mrs. I^errin. Mr. Pearce housed 111, 000
carnations in good shape, mainly of Mc-
Gowan, Daybreak, Mrs. Hitt, Scott and
Argyle.

J. A. Budlong is proud of his roses, and
well he may be; thethree Beauty houses,
300 feet each, are giving a steady cut of
fine flowers. The early planted Meteor,
Bride and Bridesmaid are now in cro]j;
those held over are breaking splendidly
and will be read.v for Thanksgiving. He
expects to build next year houses for car-
nations and Beiiutj' roses.

Club Meeting.

The regular meeting of the club,
Friday evening, October 0, was fairl,Y
well attended. Albert Budlong and
Charles M. Dickenson were elected mem-
bers. A communication was received
from the Omaha Florists' Club, thanking
the Chicago Club for hospitalities enjoyed
on the way to Detroit. By resolution
the dull voted to offer a special premium
at the tni-thcoining Fall flower show at
the .Vuditorium. .James Hartshorne. ot
the Chicago Carnation Co., placed on the
table a dozen fine blooms of G. H. Crane
carnation that were greatly admired.

The next meeting, October 20, will be
the annual one for election of officers.
Plans will be laid to increase the utility
of the society for all classes of florists.

Here and There.

Mangel's State street window made
a fine appearance the past week. In the
Washington street window was the
"Olymiiia" done in Cape flowers.

I'^li Hobbs has built a show house on
Michigan avenue.

,J. J5. Deamud has droiiped the style
Ilhnois Cut Flower Co., and will run the
business hereafter under his personal
name only.

Charles W. Johnson, foreman for W. N.
Rudd, at Mt. Greenwood, will resign, De-
cember 1, and take his family to siiend
Chiistmas at his old home in England.

George Allen, for some time with J. C.
Schubert & Co., has left, and Heni-y I{owe
is now in charge, with John Burke as
buyer.

Visitors: Winfried Eolker, of New York;
A. E. Crooks, Benton Harbor, and A. H.
Dew, Albion, Mich.; W. Hi.ser, Rockford,
and Mrs. E. A. Schnltz, I'eoria, III.; F.
Sestier and wife, Des Moines, Iowa.

Ess.

Boston.

A Change in Supply.

The scarcity of stock last week and
the cniisi'(|ueiit good prices which stock
brought .iwnkened growers to the tact
that it w as time to keep fires on in order
to liring indoor carnations and other
stock along a little faster than they had
been progressing.

Stock has now begun to come in in in-
creased quantities and nuich more regu-
larly, so without doubt, there will be
pleiity ot everything by the last of this
week! Carnations, which were very diffi-
cult to find a week ago, this (Wednesday)
morning were niiicli iiHin- iili'utitul and ot
better quality. The demand is still good
for good flowers and they generally clean
up. Extras bring .f 3 to #-1 and are very
scarce.

Roses are in good supply now, and, as
a rule, of good quality. Beauty are
rather scarce and sell well, Bride and
Bridesmaid are plentiful, but except for
the two or three days of cold the weather
has been against them and the (|uality
does not improve much. Some growers,
however, are getting good ones. Kaiserin
and Carnot, of good quality, make flue
prices.

Chrysanthemums are becoming much
more "plentiful and give a greater variety
of coloring than has been the case up to
this week. liergmann seems to be the
favorite white ones; in yellows. Yellow
Queen and Marion Henderson are the
most noticeable varieties. Many Glor.v
of the Pacific have been brought in, being
the first pink one in aii.v (piantit.v.

The weather is scarcely suited to violets
yet and their (|uality is iiardly uii to the
standard; as a rule, though, there are
some good ones to be had. Valley is in
good supply; mignonette is fairly plenti-
ful but small.

Horticultural Society.

The annual meeting ot the Massa-
chusetts Horticultural Society, for the
election ot officers for the ensuing year,
was held on Saturday last, at Horticul-
tural Hall. The election resulted as fol-
lows; President, Francis H. Apiileton;
vice-presidents, Chas. H. B. Berck, Walter
Hunnewell, Benjamin P. Ware and
Samuel Hartwell; professor of botan.v
and vegetable physiolog.v, Benjamin M.
Watson; professor of entomology,
Samuel H.Scudder; delegate to the State
Board of Agriculture, W. H. Spooner.
The gentlemen now serving on the vari-
ous committees on exhibitions were all
re-elected.

Thirt,v-one applicants were elected to
membenship, including many of the most
Ijrominent and influential parties in this
vicinity. Hon. Itoger Wolcott, Governor
of Massachusetts, was among the num-
ber.

Notes.

On Saturday morning, October 7,
Win. Hannon. of 425 Codman street,
Dorchester, died at the age of t>rt years.
Mr. Hannon was well known to all in
the trade in Boston and his demise was
noted with sorrow.

On Friday, the 13th, N. F. McCarthy &
Co. sold at auction, on the grounds, the
stock and houses of D. L. Ta.ylor, Mel-
rose, Mass. The houses were stocked
with a nice lot of carnations, spirsea,
deutzia, asparagus, lilies, violets, etc,

Daniel L. Prendergast, who formerly
sold tor M. A. Patton, of Tewksbur.y, has
just been admitted to the bar, for which
lie has been studying for some little time.

Jolm T. Lander, formerly with Galvin
& Co., has opened a retail store near the
Norfolk House, in Roxbury, at the corner
of Center and Roxbury streets.

James Galvin has taken a position
with tlie Boston Tavern Flower store.

Among the visitors in town last week
were C. 13. Weathered, of New York, and
Ray Thomson, collector for the British
Museum, Bogota, Colombia, S. A.

F. J. Norton.

October 4, 1899.

The F=i-orists' Exchange.

1037

Field..
Grown

CARNATIONS

Best Mew and ....
Standard Varieties

Write for Catalogue and pricee.

W. p. PEACOCK, - ATCO, N. J.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

k FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT!

Kentia Belmorenna and Forsteriana, 3 Id.,

and Lintaiiin Itorbonica, 4 Id . 25c. cacti.
Chinese I'riiiiroHe. flneet irlnged varieties, 2 In.,

$2.00; 2!^lD., f3.0Dper 100; 3 Id.. t4.00 per lUO.
Asparaeus Spreneeri and Plumosua* 2 Id.,

$5.00 per lOui.
Cyclamen Gifcnnieum. S In., $6- 4 In., f 10 per 100.
Rex Beffonia. flnCBt mixed, 3 In., 1 4 00 per 100.
Portia, illci-iowan, FiNher carDailoDS, $3 a 100.
Cineraria, and Ainpelopsis Veitcbil, 2 In.,

ta.UO per 100. Casb witb order.

OKO. M. EMSf AP(8, Biewton, I«I. J

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CARNATIONS.

3000 McGowan, No. 1, 13 per 100; No. 2, good plants.

»2 per 100.
Scott, Portia, Eldorado, No. 1, %i per 100; No. 2,

»2.50 per 100.
Daybreak, Flora lllll. No. 1, J5 per 100; No. 2,
|3 per 100.

Good healthy plants, packed to carry
safely.

CHAS. BLACK,

HIGHTSTOWN, N. J.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlnc.

: CARNATIONS S

■ Good ISii; riants. ■

I New York, $5.00 per 100. ■

■ ALBERT M.HERR,Lancaster,Pa. ■

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Only A Few Left !

Gooil Carnation plants. NO CULLS. 100 1(100

1,000 Emily Plerson $3 00 $28 00

1,000 Alberllnl 3 50 3U 00

500 McGowan 3 00

200 Helen Keller 3 00

300 Mixed Varieties 2 50

W. C. BRYFOGLE, - - Bloomsburg, Pa.

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■
■

■
■

FIELD=QROWN

September Delivery and Later.

We have a very large stock including
G. H. Crane. Maceo, Glacier and Mrs.
Jas. Dean, in good healthy condition.
Head for Price lAst,

F. DORNER & SONS CO.,

LA FAYETTE, IND.

Mention the Flonats' Exchange when wrltlne.

In order to make room we offer for tlie
next 2 weeks the balance of our CARNA-
TIONS and ROSES at very low prices.
Special rates on 1000 and upward lots.

CARNATIONS

STRONG,
FIELD-
GROWN

Flora Hill Jubilee

Ked Jacket Bon Ton

Price, *6.0O per ICO.

Daybreak John Young

Thos. Cartledge B. d'Ur

Price, J5.00 per 100.

Jahn*s Scarlet
Win. Scott

Price, »4.00 per 100.

HEALTHY
STOCK

Arinnzlndy

Ne^v York
Meteor

C. A. Dana
nicGowan

ROSES.

Sonv. du Carnot

Meteor

Catherine Mermet

Nipbetofl

The Bride

Bon Silene

Perle des Jardlnti

Souv. de Wootton
K. A. Victoria
Duchess ol Albany
Snuset
Bridesmnid
Ija France
Papa Gontier

From 3 Inch pota, 14.00 per 100.
NEW TKAUE LIST ON APPLICATION.

WOOD BROS., FIshkill, N. Y.

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mww PLHUTs

ALL SOLD.

WM. MURPHY, Sta. F. Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Field-Grown Carnations

Good healthy plants of Win. Scott,
Lizzie McGowan, John Young,
Daybreak and Portia

PRICES ON APPLICATION

VICTOR S. DORVAL, Woodside, N. Y.

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mmw SEEDS

Specialists in pedigree seeds for winter
blooming. Contracts Solicited.

AMFRIG&N ROSECO.,Waslilngton,D.G.

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10,000 LARGE FIELD-GROWN

CARNATIONS

Wm. Scott, Daybreak and Tidal Wave,

$40.00 per 1000. Cash with order.

H. G. STEINHOFF, West Hoboken, N. J.

Mention the FlorletP' Kyphangi' when writing

Fielil-liiowD GaiDalioDS

Extra strong, raised to sell and not what Is left
after selecting the best for planting.

SCOTT, • S.5.00 per 100

DAYBREAK, .5.00 "

BON TO.N, 5.00 "

H. F. LITTLEFIELD, Worcester, Mass.

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CARNATIONS ALL SOLD EXCEPT

Scott and Ivory

LAST CALL FOR THESE.

GHtBB i HUNTER, Grand Ripids, Micii.

Mention the Flortgtii' Bachange when writing

CgBPOII PLHUTS

strong, vigorous and healthy plants
of the following varieties. Satisfac-
tion guaranteed. Liberal count to
lieip pay expressage, viz. :

iVIcaowan, Flora Hill, Triumph

(extra large), New York, Oaybrealc,
Victor, Scott, Cartledge and Bon

Ton. Price, $5 per 100 ; $40 per 1000.
CASH WITH OKDER

GEO. R. GEIGER, • Nazareth, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Eichange when writing.

CARNATIONS

Flora Hill, Daybreak, Scott and Portia,
Si5.00 per 100; S40.00 per 1000. They have
from 8 to 15 leads.

FERNS FOR DISHES.

strong, 2 and 2y, in., $3 per 100 ; $27.50 per 1000.

IHaranta Blassangreana Iwill sell
your fern diBhcs), $6.00 per luo ; $4 .^K< per 1000

Asparajcns PlntnosHS, strong, 2 in..
$4.50 per ItlO ; $4iMI0 per 1000.

Asparaicus Sprenicerl, 3 in.. $7 a 10 >,

Draceena Indlvlsa, strong field-
grown, ftl.^.0o per 100.

Glolre de Lorraine BeKonla, 2 in.
pots, $2.50 a doz. ; $25 a 100 ; 3 in., $3.50 a aoz.
^"Terms, cash or C. O, D.

C. MERKEL & SON, Mentor, Ohio.

Mention the Florist.' Ezc)uuig« when wrltlns.

CARNATIONS

A few thousand SCOTT and McOOWAN
left, strong stock; at $20 per 1000 — 250
at 1000 rate. Cash with order.

E. FRYKR,

Berrlman & New Lois Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y.

Mention the FlnrlBts' Exchange when wrltlni;.

FIELD-
GROWN

CARNATIONS

GOOD

HEAL1HY

STOCK

Daybreak. Ptngree. Portia. Dana. E. Plerson. Brldes-
malfl, AlhentDl, let size, J3.0U per 100. McGowan,
Alaaka, fi.W per 100.

C M 1 1 A y 'i]i In. pot'!. If samples are wanted send
49ITI I unA poataRe. Prices on application.

B. H. TROWBRIDGE, Fishkill Village, N.y.

Mount Ilunnea Conservatories.

SUCCKBSOB TO TKOWBRIDGK & HOMLES.

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A BARGAIN

325 extra strong and healtlij'
DAYBREAK CARNATION PLANTS,

SlO.eO for the lot.
DIUOV Dl lUTC Extra One strain,

rAnoi rLnnio Goc.sioo;«3aiaoo.

Cash With Order.
L. MENAND,Cemelery/lve..Albany, N.Y.

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20,000 FIELD GIBNITIONS

MnGOWAN. SCOTT and PORTIA, that must be sold.
$1.00 per 100 ; 135.00 per 1000 Fine, healthy stock.

50i'0 California VtoletSt field clumps. {3.00 a 100.

5000 !4plrEea Anthony Waterer, fine for
Kaster. field plants. Sets.

Genistas* for Easter. 2}^ In., fine, 4cl8.
Caph with order, please.

BENJ. CONNELL, Florist, West Grove, Pa.

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CARNATIONS

Only few thousand leftof ELDORADO

large plants at S4 per 100, #35 per 1000.

ALLEN'S DEFIANCE MIGNONETTE,

in 2!^ inch pota, at $3.00 per 100.

JOS.RENARD,Uflionville,Pa.

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F1ELD=0R0WN CARNATIONS

Healthy, Strung, Uushy Plants.

FLORA IIII.L, SCOTT, .irBII.EE,

VK^TOIt, »4.Ui per ICKI.
Mc<;(>WAN, 2a Blzc, »2.00 per too.

VIOLETS, Princess of Wales,

Large Clumps, Beld-grown, $5.00 per 100.

GUSTAV PITZONKA. Bristol, Pa.

SCOTTS:McGOWANS

-■•"• $20 per 1000.

Plants,

H. D, DARLINGTON, Flushing, L. I., N.Y

Mention the FloriatH' Exchange when writing.

CARNATIONS

1500 Genesee, noo ivory, 500 Portia,
and a few iiundrod Scott, IMcGowan, Tidal
Wave, Mayor Pingree, fine, liealtliy, large
plants, $5.00 per 100 ; $45.00 per 1000.

Cash or satisfactory references.

JOHN SGHAFER, Ballston Spa, N. Y.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

30,000

CHEAP FOR CASH.
Flora Hill

Field grown, fine
bUBhy, healthy plants,
good med I um size ,
well grown.

NO BUDS ON THEM.
l*each Blow Eldorado
Evelina C-enesee I>lc(*o^vnn

Ked Jacket WrM. Fisher Mary Wood
Win. fScott Empress Wcllesler

Oneida Aleteor. Elc.

$3.00, $4.U0, 93.00 per 100,
According to size.
I study to please every patron and pack careful-
ly In light boxes. I guarantee entire satisfaction
and big value for the money. We have three express
companies, Adams, American and U. S. Please say In
your order by wbat fxprcss company you want shipped,

CHAS. T. SIEBERT, Sta. B, Pittsburg, Pa.

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4 Acres Field-Grown Carnation Plants 100,000

Our CARNATIONS are very fine. They have heen grown with the grf ateet care, free from dlseaee and packed
by our Improved syatem of packing, by which we can send to all parts of the United States In perfect condition.

MAYOR PINGREE,
CRIMSON SPORT,
METEOR,
PORTIA.
WN. BCOTT.

BUTTERCUP,
DAYBREAK,
CAPT. KING,
ALBERTINI,
MRS. FISHER,

Price, t5 00 per Iiundred.

C. A. DANA,
STORM KING,
ALASKA,
SWEETBRIER,
McGOWAN,

ARMAZINDY,

JUBILEE,

ELDORADO,

IVORY,

L,. L. LAMBORN,

n A |k| Q Y B| A M nr Q Grown from exlra choice seed of our own production and not surpassed
I #%l'iO ■ ~ t r* 1^ I O in variety, size, beauty of coloring, and freedom of bloom, by any other

m^^^^^'^^^^^^'mimmmmmmm^^^^ grOWH. 50 CtS. per lOO ; (4 (HI per ICUO.

J. L,. DIL.L,ON, Bloomsburg, Pa.

Mention this paper.

tiE!i°?o°w7" CARNATION PLANTS

Our plants are very large and stocky, perfectly bealthy, free from dry leaves, etc.

Per 100 1000

$3.00 »25

4.00 35

5.00 45

Per 100

1000

WM. SCOXT,

. $i.OO

»25

McGO'WAN,

3-00

25

PORXIA,

4.00

35

Eldorado,

FISHER,
ANNA WEBB,

One of our customers writes us : The Scott came in fine shape, and are as good a lot
as we have ever seen: regret that we have not room for more.

MARIC LOUISE VIOLETS, $3.00 per 100.

EDW. J. TAYLOR, Sonthport, Conn.

Our prices are very low and
are FOR CASH ONLY.

M^ntlna that Florlat*' Kxcha.nge when writing.

ICAR NATIONS!!

I FIELD=QROWN PLANTS. |

jg The following varieties stiil left. Speali quicls if you want them. *

2! 1000 rates, 20 per cent, discount. 500 plants at 1000 rates. w

£ Per ino ^

m Hector, fine plants $6 00 W

X Evelina, " " 6 00 m

i Armazindy 5 00 ^

* Storm King 5 00 W

I Wellesley 5 00 |

I H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md. f

Mention the Florists' EzchajMre wb«a wrltlnjr.

1038

Thb Florists- Exchange.

J. K. ALLEN,

Wholesale Commission Deaer In

CUT FLOWERS

57 W. 2Sth Streeit New York.

Orders by mall or telegraph promptly attended to.
Telephoue, I67 Madison Square.

ROSES, Blueand White VIOLETS, Specialties.

BLAUVELT & GUTTMAN,

36 W. 27th St., NEW YORK.

Msale CoBsioii Plorhts

Conelgnmentfl of flrBt-clJiss stock solicited.

Orders by mall or telegrapb receive the best of

attentloD. cr"'PHOMK Vi'M Madison Sq.

CUT FLOWER EXCHANCE

404-412 E. 34111 St . N Y., near Ferry.
Open every MornlDB at 6 o'clock a. m. for tbe

•^ Sale ot Cut Flowers.

ThlB la not a commlBflon house : the market
conElsts ot Individual stands.
Wall Space for .\dvertl8lng Purposes to Rent,
DONALDSON. SECRETARY.

WM. H. CUNTHER,

Wholesale Florist

VIOLETS AND CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

Consignments Solicited.

30 West 29th St., New York.

Telephone, 5".l M;tdl3on Square.

MICHAEL A. HART,

Wholesale & Commission Florist,

44 W. 29th St., New York.

Telephone, 325 Madison Sq.

All kinds of Roaes, Vloleta and Carnations a

Specialty.

ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.

JULIUS LANG,

Wholesale Florist

63 WEST 30tll ST.

OoulEmmenta Solicited. HEW TORK.

FRANK MILLANG,

Wholesale Commislon Dealer in

CUT FLOWERS

408 E. 34th SL, NEW YORK CITY.

Cut Flower Exchange.

Telephone Call, a99 Madison Bqoare.

THE NEW YORK GUT FLOWER GO.

119-121 West 23d Street,

112-114 West a4th Street.

Telephote 733-1811, NEW YORK.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders

MOORE, HENTZ & NASH,

WIIOI.E8AI.F.

HEADQUARTERS FOR SUMMER ROSES

Kal^rln Jkaguata and PresWent Carnot are tlie leaflers.

Tlie talKbest
gret&e of • • •

al'ways on
band . . .

A si»EciAr,xV'

Telephone,
Madison Square,

50 W. SOth St.. NEW YORK,

JAMES McMANUS, 739

MgKELLAO winterson,

Wliolesale Commission Jobbers

In Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturers of Wire Work.

46, 47, 49 WABASH AVENUE, ■ ■ CHICACO, ILL.

WALTER F. SHERIDAN,

Wholesale Commission Dealer in ^UT rLOWtllvS

39 W. 28th STREET, NEW YORK.

Receiving Extra QuaUty AM, BEAUTIES and all other varieties of Roses,
TELEPHONE 902 MADISON SQUARE

CARNATIONS.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Namee and VarietiM

A. Beadtt, fancy— epeolal. . .

'* extra

" No.l

" Culls* ordinary..

Bride

Bridesmaid

Hoste

^Jacqueminot

S K. A. Victoria

w La France, ordinary

*' extra

Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Plerpont Morgan , .

Nlphetos

PapaGontler

Perle

Souv. de Wootton

ORCHIDS— Cattleyas

Cypripediums

Dendroblum formosum. .

" others

r Inf'r grades, all colors..
i, / White

New York

Oct. 13, 1899

Bolton

Oct. 12, 1899

I Standard

I Varibtibs

I Pink
I Red,.
Yel.&Var.,,

2 •Fancy- ( White .

B I Pink

J5''Sid''erof''iH°d •::::::

U Btandardvar) { Yel,&Var..

(^ Novelties

Adiantum

Asparagus

Asters

Chbtsanthemdms

Daisies

g ladiolus

Lilies

Lily of the Valley

Mignonette— ordinary

" fancy

Smilax

Tuberoses

Violets

6.UI
6.0(i

6.I1II
3.(H'

5.0(1
3.00

4.ai

Philadelphia

Oct. 13, 1899

JO. CO to 26.00
12.00 to 15.01
5.00 to 10.01
3.00 to 6.01
2.00 to
2. CO to
.,., to
.,. to
2.00 to
1.00 to
.... to
.,,. to
3.00 to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
1.00 to
.... to
25.00 to M.OCI

to

12.00 to 16.01'

.... to

.75 to

.76 to

.75 to

.75 to

.76 to

2.00 to

2.00 to

2.00 to

2.00 to

2.00 to

.35 to

30,00 to 35,0C

.... to

8,00 to 30.011

.... to

1.00 to

1.00 to

2.50 to

1.00 to

.... to

8.00 to 10.00

,.,, to 2, no

.30 to 1.25'

i.OO

6.ai

Baltimore

Oct. 11, 1899

Buffalo

Oct, 10, 1899

1.60
1.51
1.61
l.W
1.50
3.01
3.0

a.oci

3.01

3.01

.50

21.00 to 30.00

13.00 to 20.00

6.00 to 10.00

3.00 to 5.01

1.00 to

1,00 to

,.,, to

.... to

3.0O to 10.00

.,.. to

.... to

.... to

1.00 to

.,., to

,.,. to

,,., to

1.00 to

..,. to

.... to

.... to

.... to

,.,. to

1 00 to

.... to

,,.. to

.... to

.... to

.... to

,.,, to

,.,, to

.... to

3.50 to

.60 to

30.00 to 36.00

15.00 to 3l).00

10.00 to 16.01,

6.00 to 13.01'

5.00

6.00

3.0(1
3.00
4.0(1
3.00

to
to

1.25
1.5'
1..5I
1.5
1.50
2.00
2.00
3.00
2.00
3.00
1.00
to 60.00

.... to

8.00 to 26.00

..,, to

.... to

..,, to

3.00 to

1.00 to

..., to
10,00 to 12.00

1.00 to 3.00
.60 to 1 ro

4.00
1.60

3.00 to
3.00 to
,.,. to
..,. to
3. 00 to
3.00 to
4,00 to
,,,. to
2,00 to
4.0C to
.,,. to

.... to
3.00 to

.... to
10,00 to 50.011

.... to ....

.... to ,...

.... to ....
.75 to

1.00 to

1.00 to

1.00 to

1.00 to

1.60 to

1.50 to

1.50 to

1.60 to

.... to
.75 to
35.00 to 5C.00

to
12.00 to 30.00

.... to

.... to

.... to

2.00 to
.75 to
.,,. to .,.,

12.00 to 20 0(.

3.O0 to 3.0(1
.15 to .7'

4.0(1
4.00

8.00
3.00
6.00

s'ofl

6.00

4.00

1.00
1.51'
1.50
1.50
1.60
2.00
2.00
2.00
3.01

i!6(

6.00
2.00

8.00 to 16.0(1
,,,. to ,...
2.00 to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
.... to
3.00 to
1.00 to
2.00 to
.... to
.,,. to
.... to
,.,. to
..., to
,60 to

1.25 to

1.26 to
1.25 to
.,,. to
,.., to
.,., to
,.,. to
.... to
.... to
.... to

iO.OO to 60 00
.... to
8.00 to 16.00
.... to
3.00 to
.,,, to
..., to
.,,, to
,.,. to
12.60 to 31.00
2.00 to 3.00
.... t.n

25.00 to 35.00
1(1.00 to 26.00
10.00 to 20.00

1.00
6.00
6.00

4.00
4.00

4.00

3'. 00
1.50
3.00

.75
1.60
1.60
1.50

1.01

3.00

76

2.00 to
2.00 to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
.,,. to
2.00 to
,.,, to
3,00 to
,.,. to
,,., to
.... to
.... to
..,. to

.50 to
1.60 to
1.50 to
1.60 to
1.60 to
1.50 to
1.50 to
1.50 to
1.60 to

.,,, to

75 to

40,00 to 60.00

to . , , ,

10,00 to 35.00

.,,, to .,,,
3.00 to

.... to

3.00 to

.... to ..,,

,,,. to ..,,
10.00 to 15.00

3.00 to 6.00
.50 to 1.00

i.OO

6.00

i'.m

4.00

.75

1.60
1.50
1.60
1.60
3.00
3.00
3.00
3.00

i'.oo

4.00

4'.66

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stoclc see oar Corre«pondence Oolnmna.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful Inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

NEW ENGLAND..
HEADQUARTERS
FOR

CUT FLOWERS

AMERICAN BEAUTIES

OF WHICH WE HAKE A SPECIALTY

WELCH BROS. 15 Province St., Boston, Mass.

SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,

'y^liolesale Florist

Commencing October 16th, will be open

from 12.01 A.m. Mondays to 10 P.M. Saturdays.

.A.3iv£. BE.A.TTTIES s.33.a. "^-A-XjUjE'S" Oiir Specialties.

1612-14-16-18 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Commission Florists,

IjOcalPil In Salesroom of the
New York Cut Flower Co.

119-121 W. 23d St., New York. '""

Telephone It« IHlli St,

Mention the FIorlBtB' Eichange when writing.

We have a fine ^

grade ol every- X

thing in market *

at present. /jx

Send OS a Trial ' '
Order and we
will do the rest.

EDW. C. HORAN,

47 West 28th Street,

Telephone.

421 Madison Sq,

NEW YORK.

Fkank H.Tbaendlt.

ChajilesSchenok.

TRAENDLY & SCHENCK,

Wholesale Florists,

33 W. 28lh St. and CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE,

NEW YORK.

Telephone, 270 Madison Sq.

^^"Consignments Solicited.

JOHN YOUNG,

Wholesale Florist

51 WEST 28th ST.,

NEW YORK.
CYCAS PALM LEAVES Alw»y. on Hand.

HICKS & CRAWBUCK.
Wholesale Goinmlsslon Florists,

108 LIVINGSTON ST.,

ConslgnmentB Solicited. BROOKLYN. N, Y.

jllKeil H. Laflijjalii,

CUT FLOWERS. STRICTLY WHOLESALE

^ 19 Boerum Place, BROOKLYN, N. Y.
Open to receive ConsiKninents of
CHOICE FLOWEKS at any time.

H. W. TOTJNO.

J. B. NUGBNT, JH.

YOUNG &. NUGENT,

Wholesale Gommission Florists,

42 West 28th St., New York.

lyTclephone 306.5 Mndlnon Square.

OKDEKS by MAIL or TELEGRAPH
RECEIVE SPECIAL ATTENTION.

Wholesale Florists, j' jobbers m

'

FLORISTS' VASES.

Dertlcaltaral AactioaMra.
84 Hawlby Sthbbt, boston.

WM. J. BAKER,
Wholesale Florist,

J 432 So. Penn Square,

j«j»PHILADELPHIA, PA. I

DUMONT & CO..

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

Ho. 1305 Filbert St., PhUadelpUa.

'PHOlfH, 8922 D,

CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE.

Receiving Daily

Fine

PRES. CARNOT

KAISERINS,

METEORS,

BEAUTIES,

Etc.

FRED. EHRET,

Wholesale Florist |

1403 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE,
PHILADELPHIA.

Uentlon the Florlets' Exchange when writing.

October 14, 1899.

Thb Florists* Exchkngb.

1039

Headquarters in Western New York

FOR

ROSES, CARNATIONS

And all kinds of Seasonable Flowers.

WM.F. HASTING, jyi-oiesaie

481 Washington Street, Commission

Buffalo. N. Y. f^lofl*'

Also Dealer In Florists' Svppllea & Wire Designs.

Mention ttie Florlgf Eichange when writing.

WM. J. MOORE,

Wholesale Florist,

36 South 16th St., Phila., Pa.
Consignments of First class Stock Solicited.

tF~I should Hke to ticar from a few good
Caroatlou growtra. Telcpbce cunQecllon.

GEO. M. MOSS,
Wholesale Florist 1

32 South 17th SL, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Long Distance Tlione, 14330 D.

Conitgnmenta of choice ROSES, CARNATIONS,

VIOLETS solicited.

Fine VALLEY In stock at all times.

LEO NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist

N.W.Cor. 1 3th and Filbert Sts.
1>"ifo„"i'i!4T94 D. Philadelphia.

CoDiIgmnentt of Chale« Talify and Rmes SollcitH.

EDWARD REID,

Wholesale Florist

1526 Ranstead St.. PHILADELPHIA,

Bet. Market and Chestnut Sta.

ALL CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON.

Tklkphonb 3966 A.

BASSETT & WASHBURN,

Wholesale Dealers and Growers of

CUT FLOWERS

76 WABASH Ave., CHICAQO, ILL.
« Grtenhouiet at Hlnadile, III.
L. D. Tbone at Chlcagq, Main 223.

L. D. Tbone at Hinsdale, No. 10.

KENNIGOTT BROS. COMPANY.

Wholesale Cut Flowers

42 and 44 E. Randolph Street,

CHICAGO, ILL.

WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY.

WIETOR BROTHERS,

BU0OB880E8 TO

ROQERS PARK FLORAL CO.,

Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers

OFTIOS AND SALH8B00M,

61 WABASH AVE.. CHICAGO.

Headquarters for AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

HOLTOH I lUNKEL CO.,

WHOLESUE FLORISTS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
Manufacturers et Wire Designs.

457 Milwaukee St. MILWAUKEE, WIS.

'Phone Main «H. F. O. Boi 103.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

REINBERG BROS.

WHOLESALE GROWERS OF We can fill all orders on short notice

CHH with all leading varieties of ROSES

I I X ^ I <% \Mi ^ H e ■'"' CARNATIONS. We are Headquar-

U L 1^ I U W C r d ten for FINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

WHOLESALE GROWERS OF We can fill all orders on short notice

■^ HH with all leading varieties of ROSES

UX rm I f\ «Af ^ H e *'"' CARNATIONS. We are Headquar-

_ L In I W W C r S ters for FINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

'°°o°f°g""s. salesroom, 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL.

Mention the FloriaU' Eichaore wh»D wrltlny.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND, ^^:e3:ox.esax.e

CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
No. 67 Bromfleld St. and 18 Chapman Place, BOSrON, MASS.

Mention the Florists' Exchajige when writing.

Mention t>i»

WHOLESALE

FLORIST

1322 Pine Street,
ST. LOUIS, MO.

t»t«' 'Rvokanff* whAti 'wxltlnir.

C. A. KUEHN,

WHOLESALE FLORIST,

1122 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo.

A COaPLETE LINE OF WIRE DESIONS.

HSPSBflllDS PLDinOSDIi HBPS

CUT STRINGS, 8 to 10 ft.
long, 50c. per string.

Shipped to any part of the country.

ELLIOTT, - Bx-±gl3.t;023., la/Lass.

Mention the Florista' B!«change when writing.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

-V7-. H.

Names and Varletlea

Chicago

Oct. 11, '9!

A. Beauty, fancy— special.

" extra

No.l

" Culls & ordinary

Bride

Bridesmaid

Hoste

Jacquemitiot

K. A. Victoria

La France, ordinary...

" extra

Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan.

NiphetoB

PapaGontier

Perle

Souv. de Wootton

ORCHI DS— Cattleyaa

Cypripediums

Dendrobium formosum..

'• others

f Inf'r grades, all colors.
M ( White....

c Standard J Pink

,2 Varieties 1 Ked

■2 ( Yel.&Var.

g »Fanoy— I White....

>- (The highest J P'°''

W grades of 1 K™.

C9 standard »ar) I Yel.&Var.

l^ Novelties

Adiantuh

asparaodb

Asters

Chrybanthemcms

Daisies

g ladiolub

Lilies

Lily of the Valley

Mignonette— ordinary. . . .

" fancy

Shilax

Tuberoses

Violets

3i1, 00-35. CO
18.0C— 35.(Xi
lU. 00— 15.00
6.00- 8,0(1
.1.00— 4.00
3.00— 4.00

3.00-
4.00-

5.00
6.00

3.00-

2.00— 3.0(1

♦6!66-66;6ti

1 00— 1.60
2.0O— 3.00
3.00— 3.00
2.0C— 3.00
3.00- 3.0(1

.75— l.Ot
50.00—60.00
l.Or.- 3.00
12.60-26.00

10.00-16.00
3.00— 4.00

10.00—15.00

6.00- 8.00

.75- 1.50

St. Louis

Oct. 9, '99

12.50-15.00
8.0O-10.00

3. DO— 6.00
3.00— 5.00

3.00- 6.00
2.00- 3.00

.75- 1.00
1.60- 2.00
1.60— 2.00
1.60— 2.0('
1.60- 2.00

l.CO— 1.36
50.00—75.0(1

4.00— 6.0(1
\2'M-lh'.m

".ih- '!.56

Cincinnati

Oct. 10, '9i

....—15.00
....-25.01
....-10.00

3!66- i'.oi'
3.00- 4.00

3.00— 6.0(i

2.00— 3.00

1.00- 1.61
1.60— 2.(0
1.00- 1.:

— 1.0(1
-61.00

16.00-16!67

i'oo— sioc

i6!66-i2!66
"60- "Ah

Milwaulcee

Oct. 8. '

18. 00-25. 0(
12.50— 16. CO
8.00— 10. OC
4.00- 6.00
3.00— 5.0(1

5.00— 8.0(1

3.00— 6.00

3. 00- 5.00

1.00— 1.60
1.00— 1.50
1.00— 1.50
1.00— 1.50
1.00— 1.51
2.00— 3. OC
2.00— 3.C('
2.00— 3.00
2.00— 3.00

'!76— i!6!

Pittsburg

Oct. 9, '99

■!6. 00-35.01
.n). 00-26.0(1
16 OC- 30.(K
6.00—15.00
2.00— 6.00
2.00- 6.00

3.00— 8.0(1

1.00- 1.50
l.CO— 1.5f
1.00- 1.60
1.00— 1.50

!76- i!6(i

35.00-50.00

i5!66— is'.o'i

3.00— 4.0(1

10.00-16.CO

Toronto

Oct. 2. '99

....—25.00
....-10.03
2.0C— 6.00
3.00- 6.00
3.0O- 4.00

2.00- 6.00
2.00— 6.00

3.00- 4.00

36!66-26!o6

..- .76
..— 1.60

.60— 1.00
30.00—60.00

3.00— 6.00

3!6o— i!66
i6!66-i2'.60

60- ■!76

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see car OorrespoDdence Oolomna.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful Inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

GOT FLOWEB BOIES

Three awards for superiority.
Send for illustrated list. . . .

EBWBBDUDOBKEB'yHS'

Ifontlnn th** THorlato' TQxohaner** -whi^n writing

E. G. HILL & CO.

Wholesale r lorist'

RICHIV10N13, INDIANA.

LONG'S

FLORAL

ART CATALOGUE

A Promoter of Out=of=Town Trade.

Its 16 pages include Illustrations of 06 Arrangements with priced lists, in a manner
that makes all clear to customers. Firm imprint added. Low priced in quantity.
Sample Copy, 20 cents in stamps.

DANIEL B. LONG, Publisher. Buffalo, N. Y.

llenUon the riorlsta' ISxcb&nce wbeD wrltlss.

Wholesale Cut Flowers

CONSIGNMENTS

Florists' Supplies

Mention the Florlats' Eichange when writing

Galax Leaves.

CHAS. H. RICKSECKER, LInvllle, N. &

Mention the Florists' Exohviffe when wrltlnc.

GALAX LEAVES

Brilliant Bronze and Green.

$1.25 per 1000. Price in quantity on application.
HARRY A. BUNYARD,

43 West 28th Street, New York Citj

Mention the Florista' Exchange when wrltlUE-

PALMETTO LEAVES

Fresh green for Decorating, or cured for
Preparing Purposes. Also cured and pressed
leaven ready for painting. Can beat all com-
petition. Largest shippers in the world.

FLORIDA NATURAL PRODUCTS GO.

Box 327, ORLANDO, FLORIDA.

Mention the Florists' Kxchange when writing.

U LEjIVES

LeQCOttoe Sprays

FOR SPRING AND SUMMER US
Write for prices to

HARLAN P. KELSEY,

1106 Tremont d««»«« u..<«
Building, BOStOII, r BSS.

Mention tlie Florists' Exchange when writing.

LUFIA STARS

Red and yellow, for Chrlatmas; sample
by mail, 15c. each; also all kinds of

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES
and DECORATING GREEN

eucn AS

CUX I»AI.M LEAVES,

HEMLOCK. LAVREI.,

TVILD SMILAX, etc

SEND FOR PRICES.

S. J. LIMPRECHT,

1 1 9 West 30th St., New York.

Mention the Florlats* Exchange when writing.

SILKALINE

Just the thing for
tying Bouquets and
stringing Smllax.

Manufactured Ex-
pressly for Florists by

JOHNC.MEYER&CO..

87 Summer St., BOBton,M2SS
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

ADOO FIBRE and
ADOO LIQUID

Will do all that is cliimrd
li Inttlligently Used .•» .-<

:TRY THEM !

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

1040

THE F=I-ORISTS' EXCHKNGB.

PRIMROSES

Chinese, ready for 3 in. pots, per 100, $1.75;

per 1000, $17.00.
Obconica Grandlflora. ready for 3 in. pots,

per lOD, $1.75 ; per 1000, $17.00.
Obcouica Grandlflora Rosea, ready for 3

in. pots, $1.75 per 100.
_,_^_,_____,, ready for 3 inch pots
FORBES I I per 100. $2.00.
PAKSV rLANXS, per 100, 60c.; 1000, $3.75
CASH WITH ORDER.

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio.

Mention th» FlorlaU' Exchange when writing.

THIHIili TOO He IT OHGE

Hardy Herbaceous Plants.

Stronetlunip.. froma-.. In. po'.. Plant now, and
let them get esiablishetl betere cold weather. Per TOO.

Achillea, The Pesrl $1 00

Aquilegla, in u-ond assortment 4 ou

Caryopteris Mastacanthus 4 00

Digitalis *«U

Statice Armeria o uu

Hibiscus, ••Crimson Eye" i 00

Myosotis Alpestris o 00

Coreopsis Lanceoiata 4 0)

Qaiilardla Oranditlora 4 00

Euiaila Japonica 4 00

Qeum Atrosanguineum o 00

Lavender * 00

iVlatricaria, liouble white 4 00

Delphinium Formosum 4 m

Lobelia Cardinalis 4 00

Sweet William, double sorts 4 00

Japanese Iris, assorted 4 00

Lychnis ChaicedonIca 4 tO

Astilbe Japonica 6 00

MounUin Fleece 4 00

Hardy Phiox, 12 fine varieties 4 00

Funkia Sieboldi, vnrieifated 5 01)

Alyssum Saxatile Compacta 4 00

Rudbeclcia, Golden Olow 4 (0

Holiyhoci(s, wliae, piuli, yellow & scarlet. 4 CO

Other Plants You Need Badly. p„,„„

Begonias, Alba Piota, Sandersoni, Aiba,
Marguerite, Argentea Guttata, Tliurs-

toni. 2 inch pots $- 00

Qrevillea Robusta, 2 inch, very strong. ... 2 50
Geranium, Double New Life, 2 inch pots.. 4 00
Heliotrope, purple and white, improved

sort.* 2 1^

Ageratum iVlonstrosum. blue, 2 inch 2 00

Ageratum Princess Pauline, 2 inch pots. ... 2 00
I'erlOU. Per M.
Pansles, Giant Trimardeau Strain. . $0 50 $1 00
Bellls Perennis, Oiant Ked and

Snowball 50 4 CO

To f uMy cover express charpea. we add 1.5 extra plants
to every one hundred ordered.

Send lor Price List. Teims, Cash, or C. 0. D.

EDWARD B. JACKSON, Stamford, Conn.

Mention the Plorlate" Exchange when wTltlng.

100,000 Fuwrii.

READY TO SHIP.

Per 100 I'OO
PANSIES, large plants, in bud..$u 75 $5 00
PETUNIAS, Dreer'e, 16 varieties

mixed, 2!4 inch 2 00 18 00

BEGONIAS flowering, 15 choice

varie ies, named, 2H inch 2 00 18 00

IBESINES, red and yellow, 214

inch 2 00 18 00

COLEDS, 14 varieties, named, 2>4

inch 200 16 00

VELVET PLANT, 2)4 Inch 2 00 18 00

MAIDENHAIR FERN, 21/3 inch 6 00
ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS.

6 inch 15 00

FEVERFEW, Dlttle Gem,

2Minch 2 00 15 00

PRIMULAS, Chinese mixed,

2)4 inch 2 00 18 00

" Obconica, 2i4 inch 2 00 18 00

•' Anrloula, 2)4 inch 3 00

'• Japonica, 2)4 inch 2 00 18 00

GERANIUMS, named, our selec-
tion, 2)4 inch... 2 00 18 00
" choice mixed, 2)4 in. 1 75 12 50

" Happy Thought,

2)^ inch 3 00

PELAGONIUM, The Queen,

2)4 inch 2 00

ALTERNANTHERA, 3 varie-
ties, strong, 2)4 inch 2 00 15 00

CIGAR PLANT, 2)4 inch 2 00

JERUSALEM CBERRY, 6 inch 10 00

NEW PLANTS. Doz. 100

NEW YELLOW BABY PRIM-
ROSE, 2)4inch $1 20 $10 00

NEW GERANIUM,

De Koo Mltting, 2H inch 120 10 00

NEW GERANIUM,

Double Snowdrop, 2)4 inch.... 1 20 10 00

LOBELIA, Scarlet Bloom, 2)^ in. 1 20 10 00
CASH.

THE MORRIS FLORAL GO., Morris, III.

Mention the norlaU' Bxehang* whan WTltmc.

CHINESE PRIMROSE!

Finest strain on the martct, Rolker's Suoorb and
Benary'8 extra prize varlellee. 2 Inch pots. $1.75 per lU) ;
«16 uo ner llxlu ; fine, strong stock, transplanted In flats,
ready for 'i^ Incb pots, »1.25 per 100 ; $10.00 per 1000.
250 at UXK1 rate. . ,

CHRVSANTIIF.MUBIS, dwarf plants. In 1 and
5 In. pots, both size..! mixed, $5 CW per 100. Cash.

CINEKAKIA, all sold.
E. FRYER, Bertimanand New Lots Av., B'lilyn, N.Y.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

CYCLAMEN

Fine plants, flne str.iln. mixed colois, 4 Inch, ready
for shut. $10.00 per 100.

McGOWiN GtRNATIONS j"e''rToSf J'rTolirn-i"'

lot. Ca^li, please.

TECUMSEH GREENHOUSES,

W, G. Richardson. Prop. Beiiuingion. Vt.

Mention the Florists' Exchang-e when writing

CYCLAMEN, PRIMULAS, CINERARIAS

8PEII.4L ((I'OTATIONS.
Otinloman Persicum Splendens Giean-
UyCiallltJIl teuui. Guest strain in the world, In 4

true colors, extra well grown plants, from 3 In. pots.

assorted, $7.00 per llxi; $65.00 per 1000. Mlxtd, our

selection, $6.C0perI00; $55.00 per lOtXl

Chinese Primroses, lllffAJ?""'es.

single, from flats, $1.75 per 100; from 2 In. pots, $2.t0
per 100: from 3 In pots. $5.00 per 100.

Double White and lied, from 3 lu. pots, $6.00 per
100; Single Blue, 3 In. pots, $6 00 per lOO.
Pinarorioc Hyb. Max. tJrandiflora, from

oinerarias flats. $1.75 per 100.

Sy~Satl8factlon guaranteed.

PAUL MAOER, East Stroudsburg, Pa.

Mention the PlorlaLB" Exchange whpn wrltlne

iSMILAAi

JJ 2000 3 inch pots, $2.50 per 100.
■ Strong, healthy plants.

Z ASA. L. BROWN,

(Nfar Newark.)

Mention the Florists' Exchanse when wrltlnK.

Asparagus ^LVwr"''^""' •""'' *°'°
Asparagus iZtel^T'' '^ "'"'' """''
Carex Variegata f^.l^t '"'"• *'°°

Roitnnia Dpv in variety, 5 inch pans,

tiegonia kcx $iii.uo per ico,

CtiMaman finest strain in 4 colors, 2J^ inch
UyClalQCIl pots, $5.00 per ILO.

Grevillea Robusta f^A^" "'"' *^°°

Vini PTC ExtrastrODgfleld-grown clumps
VlUUCIOof Princess tJ Wales, 18.00 per
100; California, $5.00 per 100.

All of ttie above plants are in flne condition,
and are sure to give satisfaction.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich.

Mt^ntlon th« FlorlntJi' Exchange when writing

CYCLAMEN !

We have a flne and healthy lot of
CYCLAHEN QIQANTELn, well set
with buds, growing in tliree inch pots,
ready for repotting into tour inch pols or
larger, or three plants in eight inch bulb
pans; will make a fine display and grow
into suitable gifts for Christmas, or they
could remain in the sized pots they are
in at present and would be most useful
with which to make plateaus or "French"
baskets of growing plants in bloom for
Christmas or any other worthy occasion.

Plants in bloom for the gay and festive
Christmas time are becoming more and
more popular. No better time than the
present to be thinking about this matter
and making the necessary preparations.

$8.00 per 100; $70.00 per 1000.

EDWIN LONSDALE, Wyndmoor.Penna.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when wrltlns.

Cleveland.

Business Brisk.

The large number of wedding dec-
orations has created an ususual demand
for flowers.

The severe frosts of last week cut off
much of the outdoor stock and shortened
up the supply so that almost anything
ill the shape of flowers finds a place.

The variety is very limited, about tlie
onlv availalj'le stocLi" being roses, carna-
tions and a few violets. Very few chry-
santhemums arecomiug in and it is quite
prob.able the .shortage in flowers will
continue until chrysanthemums become
moi-e plentiful. Growers and wholesale
dealers alike report the demand far in ex-
cess of the supply.

Carnations are beginning to show some
improvement in quality, and prices are
stiffening up a little: itfl and f 1.25 are
tlie ruling figures for ordinary stock, and
extra bring $1.50, and in some cases as
high as 12. Roses, also, are improving,
but prices show very little change from
last report^f 2 to *4 per 100 are the
rates obtaining at this writing. Beauty
are in good demand and all the stock
coming in moves quickly: large quanti-
ties are sold at retail and some of the
wedding decorations of the past few days
rei|uired good quantities. There are not
manv coming in from local growers,
most all of the stock used being from
outside, principally ('hicago. Local
growers quote at $5 to $1T>.

Retail prices show but very little
change from former quotations. Retail-
ers do not feel warranted in advancing
prices so long as stock remains so infe-
rior. Carnations move at 3,">c. per dozen;
rcsesat .Ifl, fancy, .Ifl. 50; Beauty, |3 to
•IG iH'r dozen.

Florists' Club.

At the meetiiiK on Monday e\cning
President Cushmaii announced the .-ip-
pointment of the Kxecutive Committee
for the vciir as follows: t'hairman, .\.
Graham; H. Kiinz, A. Hart, A. Schmitt
and Gordon (3ray. I^rcd. Pouting, florist
and market gardener, Glenville, Ohio,
was elected to membership.

News Notes.

Wm. .7. Pentecost, formerly of S. N.
& W. .J. Pentcciist, is now with I). Charles-
worth & .Scin, linaii strivt.

I'.ates Bros, areamongthefirst growers
around here to send in violets: they are
now cutting quite a few and say the crop
is looking flne and promises well. Roses
are also a specialty with this firm, and
their Bride and Bridesmtdd are of very
good (|uality.

.Tohn P. and James C. Stanley have
bought the greenhouses formerly oper-
ated by Wamelink Bros., at 573 Wood-
land Hills avenue, and are growing roses
almost exclusively. The firm name is
Stanley Bros. G. A. T.

Columbus, O.

S. F. Stephens has a tine stock of chry-
santhemums.

Mr. .Siebert has leased his greenhouses
on West Broad street to Mr. Davie &
Son, for flve years.

Mr. Aftlack has justcompleted a carna-
tion house.

Cut flowers are very scarce at present
time, owing to the killing frost of last
week.

E. L. Charles reports business good,
especially in funeral work and palm dec-
orations.

Pittsburg:.

Carnations Scarce.

The scarcity of stock, particularly
carn.ations, is much felt by the trade.
Itiirel.y, if ever, was there such a time in
getting flowers, while a year ago, at this
time, they were hard to get rid of. Prices
have gone as high as Iif2.50 per 100, and
the blooms were readily taken at that.
Roses are jilentiful and in better demand
since carnations are so short, selling at
from $:i up. Chrysauthemunis And kimhI
call, but the supply is far sliort of the tle-
niand. >So far nothing but white varie-
ties are in ; Lady Fitzwygram is aljout
done and Bergmann has taken its place.
By the end of the week pink ones are
promised. Considerably fewer chrysan-
themums are grown around here this
season; several growers have quit rais-
ing them altogether, as prices last year
were so low that no money was realized.
Violets are not in great demand yet.

Jottiogs.

L. I. Neff has received a nice con-
signment of plants from the other side of
the Atlantic, principally palms, kentias

and cocos, which arrived in fine sliape;
the quality was all that could be desired.
The sale of bulbs is fairly good; the
(lualitv not equal to last year's. Dutch
hyacinths are considerably smaller and
higlier in price. Chinese narcissus go
about as well as usual.

E. C. Reineman.

How It Paid.

"I paid a shilling for my binder twine
this year," said a northern Illinois
farmer. " while my brother-in-law a mile
or so down the road got his for nine
cents. He read the advertisements in a
farm paper he takes. 1 didn't take the
paper. He laughed at me yesterday and
said he saved enough on that one deal to
I)ay for the i)aper all the rest of his life.
And I guess he did."— Agricultural Ad-
vertising.

aORTICULTURAL

fn'v^fer"."."" AUCTIONEERS

Sales Every Tuesday and Friday.

CLEARY & CO.,

60 Vesey Street, - New York.

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.W'lir t Fo« HANDLING COLLECTIONS
Xwherel FoR SECURING REPORTS. . . .

FOB INFOKMATION WRITE

THE NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE,

C. S. LODER. Sec'y, 271 Broadway, New York.

Mention the Florlatj' Exokanre when wrltlnf.
Write for I'ai liLiilnrs ot

TEMPERER

For Warming Stringing Water, to
HENRY W. GIBBONS. 136 Liberty St.. New York, N.Y.

Complete Catalogues, 4 cents.
Vfentlon the Florists' E:xchange when wrItlnK.

The Florists'
Hail Association

Insures 11,5(10.000 square feet of glass
and has «6, 800.00 Reserve Fund.

For Particulars Address

JOHN G.ESLER, Sec'y, Saddle Riysr, N.J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

T
O
B
A
C
C

STEM S ■■

Do you want Ihe extra-strong, fresh kind.

Bi\es 200 to aUO pounds. 70 cents per 100.

DUST, Extra Strong, Packed 25-50-100-250
pds., 2^ cts. per pound.

Sole Agent— Syracuse Flower Pots.

Al«o Hose, .ill kinds made; Fibre and Decora-
live Stonew.ire Cut-flower Vases.

U.CUTLERRYERSON. 108 Third Ave.

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY.

tlon the FIorletB" E3xchange when wrltlnf.

COMBINING th€
v qualities of an
absolute insect exter-
minator with those of
a vigorous fertilizer.
Recommended and In
use hy the foremost
florlflta and nurserymen
<n the land. For Sale at
the Seed Stores.

ROSE MFG. CO.,

Niagara Falls, New York

Mention the Florlflta' Elichange when writing.

BOIE IflEIIL

By tlie Bag:,
Ton or Carload.

|»-WR1TB nS FOB QUOTATIONS.

♦ ELLIS & POLLWORTH

♦ MILWAUKEE, WIS. *

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October 7, IM'J'.i.

The Plorists' Exchange.

1041

iDrserymen, Seedsmen and Florists

Wlsblng to do business with
Europe should send for the

"HORTICULTURAL
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This Is the British Trade Paper, be-
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traders ; It le aleo taken by over 1000
of the beet Continental houses. Ad-
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postage, 75 cents. Address

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If— tiop th» Ttnrimtm' BTckany when wrHlas.

m

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SnbBcrlber* and CorreBpondenU in everr part of the
world. ProfuBely llluBtr»ted and practical article*
covering the wbole Held of gardening give the moat
Cnutworthy and qiilctceit reportR about all progreas in
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Kt an Advertising Medium It ofTers the best ficllltlet

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E*ubll8bed Weekly. Subscription price $S00 per year,

mailed free to all countries. Sample copies free.

udwifiMpIIer-Tr&rt'.

Mention the Tlmr\wta' grohanj^ irt^a wrltlag.

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Pnbllshed Weekly at Calcutta, India.

The only horticultnral Journal In the East. Edited by
H. Bt. Johm Jackson, F. R. H. S.

Indian Gardening circulates tbroughoat India,
Burmah and Ceylon.and as an ad vert Inlng medium
the enterprising Heednmen of the United 8catea
will find ft Invaluable.

SubBcriptlon: Re. 3) yearly, In advance, including post-
age. AdvertlBing rates on application to J.KEYSIER
& CO., 1 Whitefrlars Street, London, E. C, England.
Mantlon t^> naritrtm' TErchany when wrttlay

BOSTOI FLOmST LETTER CO.

Manuraotur*raofrLOIIIST«* LETTERS.

Dtmcnclou mt
this box. St ta.
Ions by is la.
wide uid is In.
Ugh. 8 B««tlona.

Thia wooden box dIccIt utalaed aad vBrnUhed,
18x80x19 made In two ReetlDDR* one for each su*
letter, Kiven away with flr«t order ofbOO letter*.

Block Letters, lU or 2 Inch slie. per 100, $3.00.
Script Latters. MOO.
Fastener with aaota letter or word.
Used by leading florists everywhere and for
mU« by all wholesale flo lets and snpply dealers.

N. P. McCarthy, Treas. & nanagcr,
uS^:il BOSTON, MASS. m al"n ■•.

MpntiMp rh** PlnrlHtH' F^xf hwnge when writing.

Does not^
injure^ thev'^
most5ensitfVE
plants. Used for
fumigation orsprsy-
ir\g indoons or out.
aoo pounds of to-
bacco in one pint'
of NikDtcen>c >• j^

5old by Seedsmen.
Circular ft-ee.

5l(abcuiaDipG)i

5ave3^^1BFom^

Ifenrtton tka Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

Buffalo.

RtisinexB Bits.

FlowiT ti'Mtle is ill ii passive mood ;
some good days of trade alternate witli
decidedly slow ones. A week ago frost
killed outdoor liloouis geueraUy. Carna-
tion flowers are in good demand, anil on
busy days are short for reacliing around,
.Store decorating for opeuinK.s moves on
apace, and is done at what some of the
craft denounce as below living prices.
New sources of operating this class of
trade seem to have stepped in and at
least are giving points on lower prices
to some o! the older establishments,

A sort o( fcu-erunner of chrysanthe-
mums is noticed in pots of half developed
liergmanu. They, at least, seem to fill
in window displays, the which are in-
clined to thinness nowadays.

News Jottings.

.1, H, Rebstock will be back in his
newly renovat^'d store before this week
is out,

S. .Anderson's marriage to Miss Staley,
of Kichmond avenue, this city, took place
quietly Wednesday evening of this week,
a bridal trip following.

club meeting notices tor Wednesday
evening of tliis week, at the Botanic Uar-
denSi have been sent out. Though the
announcement mentions preliminary
matters relative to the meeting of th«
American Carnation Society here next
February, we Infer that Professor Cowell
wishes the club members to be eariy vis-
itors totheuew ?100,0()0conservatories,
which now are partly in running order,

W, F, Kasting hustled about in new
fields last week. The result is his name
and portrait are now gracefully adorn-
ing public display cards announcing his
candidacy on Democratic ticket, as mem-
ber of the Hoard of City Councilmen at
large, the election for which occurs next
month.

Wm, Scott Is looked upon as a sure
thing for the order for constructing sev-
eral temporary gni-nhoiises for the I'aii-
.\nierican Co,; so butted glass, no doubt,
will Ite in evidence then, spite of real or
fancieil prejudice.

Recent visitors included Park Commis-
sioner Balsley, of IJetroit; .J, E, Killen,
of .New York, and S. .S. Skidelsky, of
Philadelphia, Vini.

Cincinnati.

Dearth of Carnations.

Never in my recollection have car-
nations been so scarce at this season of
the year and the demand so great as
now, Roses are iilso scarce: in fjict,
everything in the flower line is in limited
supply, and, of course, the demand is
good. Chrysanthemums are late, al-
though vellow and white Fitzwygram
are in and sell well at .f l..'iO, f l.MO and
$2 per dozen, with not nearly enough to
go around.

The writer had his first shipment of
.soil violets ( ictoher lo. The flowers sold
leaclily at 7,'ic. per loo.

Ceorge i^ Allen are the first in W'lth
pajjer white grandiflora; these sell at 4c.
and 5c, each.

Jottings.

Baer & Jones are putting in a new
refrigerator 18 feet long, 5 feet deep, and
<■) feet in the clear; plate mirrors on all
sides nearly. The refrigerator is made of
oak and will be lighted by electricity.

The stores are all busy this week with
wedding orders
(ir;iiid (nnini.-in
w tiii-ji Is ill sessi)
si.\ tlHiiisiind s1 r

1 was rMvoreil
Henry Weber, i
He tells me liis^

1 decorations for the
by Knights Templar
II here. They are about
iiig, iiicliiding the ladies,
with .1 short call from
f Oakl.iiiil, .\ld.,this week,
new carnation is a sight
orth seeing. He also stated they are
cutting a new whitechrysanthemum that
fetches .f:? per dozen, wholesale, in New
Tork. Now, if some of our expert cbry-
sniithenium growers will give us a pink

I if u I sli;ide that is equal in qnaiit.v to

till- wliite and yellow we now have, we
slKill lie satisfied.

■Mr. i'.eliiier, of M. Rice & Co., Philadel-
phia, was a recent caller. Miss White, of
Lexington, Ky,, was also a visitor,

E. G. GiLLETT,

Northern New Jersey.

.\11 oufdoorstocU was frozen by the cold
snap of the early part of last week. The
thermometer indicated 7 degrees of frost
anil nearly all the florists had more or less
stock injured.

Clear Cypress
Greenhouse flaterial.

This wilh us means the best growth of Cypress Lumber and •:•:*

the best grade of that growth ; and from this grade all the sap — :•:•:

bright sap, which only experts can detect — as well as stained sap, •:•:'

knots and other defects cut out. Others do not equal our quality :•:•:

if they do beat our prices. It is not hard to see the reason : You |v

can not buy gold dollars at fifty cents each. Experienced growers :•:•

know that the best is not too good and cheapest in the long run. |:|:

Lockland Lumber Co.,

LOCKLAND, O. S

Write for Circulars
or Estimates.

Mentloe tha Floctota' BMhaa— wfcea wftn— .

munnEBiii iiolet gdltdie

PRICE

$1.50

Prospectas on application to Xbe Florlats* Exctaanse.

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LIVE PLANTS
CUT FLOWERS

LABELS

When you ship a Box, Crate or Package of PLANTS or CUT FLOWERS you want a
label to place thereon— not a plain, ordinary, everyday tag, but a characteristic
card ot good size, bearing a design or emblem in red ink, which will at once draw
the attention of handlers to the contents thereof, and give the expressman or carrier
to understand the nature of the goods he is handling, aiid that there must be no
delay or monkeying with same. Wo have prepared these labels in Two Appropriate
Designs, one for Live Plants, one for Cut Flowers, and offer them in five sizes, and
printed in Two Colors on various qualities ot cardboard for tacking on, or ot paper tor
pasting on. We quote prices as follows, Cash with Order, F. 0. B. N, Y. :

We print in fol-
lowing sizes.

In Two Colors.

4x

71:,

ins

51,1

x7

Ins

7x

7V'3

ins

7M

x9

1/3 ins. . , .

7x

H

ins

On White
Cardboard.

(To be nailed on
package.)

On Manilla 1
Cardboard.

(To be nailed on
package,)

600

1,000

6U0

1,000

$3.00

$4.25

$3.00
3.25

$4.00
4.35

3.25
3.50
3.75

4.50
5.00

3.50
3.75

4.75
5.25

5.50

4.00

6.00

4.00

5.50

On Fine White
Bristolboard.

(To be nailed on
package.)

500

1,000

$3.25

$4.50

3.50

5.00

4.00

5.75

4.50

6.75

4.75

On Qood White
Boole Paper.

(For pasting on.)

7.25

SCO

1.000

$2.75

$3.25

2.75

3.50

3.00

3.75

3.00

4.00

3.25

4.00

For prices on quantities over 1,000 write us ; they come lower in quantities. Labels,
eyeletted like tags, furnished to order. For further particulars address

p. O. BOX leST,

A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. and PUB. CO. Ltd.," N^EwToi^'

1^542

T^hM

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established 1859

THOMAS W. WEATHERED'S 50N5

Bstabllshed < 859

HORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTS & BUILDERS

Manufacturers of GREENHOUSE HEATING and VENTILATING APPARATUS.
CONSERVATORIES, GREENHOUSES, Etc.

Erected complete o( our patent Iron Frame con-
struction, or ol Wood and Iron combined, o^^^ood
alone. HOTBED SASH, FRAMES, Etc.

The "Weathered" Conical Boilers, seven sizes, and Self-Feeding
Boilers, two sizes, tor small Conservatories, also the "Weathered
Improved Sectional Boiler, 1899 model, for water or steam
heating.

Winners of the Highest Award

At the WAorld's Fair

The Dean Gold Medal

Madison Square Garden, for Best Amateur Greenhouse

Certificate of Merit, Society of American Florists and the

Silver Medal for 1898 of New York Florists' Cliib

Send 4 cen s for Catalogue, Greenhouse Construction or Greenhouse Heating

HOTHOUSE GLASS

All Sizes a Specialty.

C. S. WEBER & CO.

4 Desbrosses Street, New York,

Mention th«» FlnrlBtp' KltchftnK^ when wHUng.

Adjustable TreIlis=Wire Sapport

For attaciiing to iron rafters and iron purlins to support the
wires at intermediate i>oints by trellis eyes. The distance of the
wires on the rafters and distance from glass can bevaried as may
he desired without disturbing the vines. Also for hanging
Orchid or Plant Baskets.

OFFICE: 46 and 48 Marion St. (New

Mention the Florlgt*' Eiebmng* wh*n writing.

For Greenhouses, Graperies,
Hotbeds, Conservatories,

and all other purposes. Get oub Pia-
TJRES BEFOBE BirriN0. Estimates freely
given.

N. COWEN'SSON,
392-94 W. Broadway, New Yoric.

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"NIGOMITE

J5

(PATENT)

Vapor Insecticide

No labor required. Harmless to
bloom and foliage. A certain killer of

RED SPIDER, GREEN FLY

aud nil other Insect I'estit.

SOLD BY SEEDSMEN.

The Tobacco Warehousing &. Trading Co
LOUISVILLE, KY.

Atoir REDUCED PRICES

You Can Grow Better
and Cheaper Plants in

JADOO

Than in any known
Compost

Send for our New Price Lists.

I!i£ American Jadoo Co.

811 FAIRMOUNT AVE.,
PHIL,ADELPHIA, ■ PA.

For PLANTS use one=tliird JADOO
FIBRE and two-thirds Soil.

For BULBS use half JADOO FIBRE
and half 5oil.

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(Patented). Telephone North 953

Elm St.) New York.

SCOL,L,AY>S

I IMPROVED

I PDTTYBULB

B For Olazlne Sash, Etc^

^J —ALSO TBE-'

' PHTENT PUNT SPRINKLER

For sale by tout Seedsman
or leDl, postpaid, for 91 •O 0.

JOHN A. SCOLLAT,

74 & 78 Myrtle Ave.,
BROOKLYN, - K. Y,
SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE.

Omaha Exposition

We have purcbased the Omaha Exposition complete
and offer for sale about Ten Thousand DollarB' worth
of Tropical and Sub-Tropical Plants, In ex-
cellent conaltion. Complete list on application. Also

2 Hot Houaea complete.

12.000,0UU feet of Lumber.

Electrical Apparatus of all kinds.

Machinery of all binds.

Fire Apparatus.

Pipe, Sash. Doors.

lOii.tiOO eq. ft. Trans-Lucent Fibre Roofing.

200,(XiO BQ. ft. of Wire Imbedded Roofing Glass.

5lH) squares 24 gauge Steel RooDng.

3000 squares Rubberoid Roofing, and numerous other
items.

We have established a branch office on the Exposi-
tion Grounds at Omaha.

Write for our Catalogue No. 100. Address

CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO.,

CHICAGO, ILL., or OWAIIA, NEB.

Florists' Boxes

AND

flailing Packages

»V' THE
.^C^NEW OEPftRTUdE," ^,
^VEMTtL(\TIN& f\PPl.)af<CE_"'

For Descriptive Catalogue Send to

J. D. CARMODY, EVANSVILLE, IND.

Mention the FlorlaUi' Eichange when writing.

IGLASS

^ We be? to luform our patrons that

♦ we have a .job lot of 12 Indies wide,

T A, doQble-thlcic glass (moUly 12x24

T inches.) on hand, which we are sell-

^ ing considerably below market prices

I A.DIETSCH&CO. I

LOUISIANA CYPRESS AND RED
CEDAR GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

615-621 SHEFFIELD AVENUE,

CHICAGO, ILL.
>♦••*••• ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ »»»••••«

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

M.nu..c,urers,. COLUMBIA PLANT TUBS n:::r"iu"'

IheToVdefof'Ssdi'rect"''''"' Factory & Office, 339 &. 341 Clybourn Ave., Chicago.

Mmtinn th** FlrtHata' Kxchanre wb«n writing

The Dayton Paper Novelty Co.,

DAYTON, OHIO.

Mention the Florigta' Erchang* whan writing.

Use Our
Improved

Sample mailed free with
List of Sizes and Cuts.

GUT FLOWER BOX

ELLIS & POLLWORTH, Milwaukee, Wis.

CABLE AND PIPE

Ventilating System.

SOIL'MACBINES

In Large or Small Sizes.

SEND FOR CATALOGUE.

A. Q. WOLF l DRO., Oayton. 0

Mention the PloriotB* Exchange when writinc- '

Mention the Florlsta^ Sixohauve wb«n wrltlnv.

CYPRESS

IS MUCH m|ore durabieIhanPINE.

TRES3
SASH BARS

UK TO ^l FEET i» LENGTH or LOI^aER.

iREENHOUSE

AND OTt^EB BUH.DIN6 MATJERIAL. t,

Sonrnfor our Illustrated Book
"CYPjRESS LUMBERAMofrsUSES."

Send foJ^'ur Spe.-.iol Greenhous*Cii-cul&r.

the/Lt Srearnvs Lumber (o..

Mmtlon Uia FlorlaU' Exok&n(« when wiitlaf.

October 14, 1899.

Thb F^lorists' Exchange.

HORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTS

AND THE LARGEST

SBfLotSSof GREENHOUSE STRUCTURES.

hed bolf cypBESs greenhouse iii>tehiil 'isi:^""

LARGEST STOCK OF AIR-DRIED CYPRESS IN THE NORTH.

.^Jwi^riT:-^--" ___ ^,,,

^ *■ -wwsrrti.. ,t,»M. . .1-v.y.^ GreetihouBP Cfl f B-

logue.aUo Green-
house Heatinp-
and Ventilating
i alalntrue mHin-d
from our New
York Office on re-
ceipt of tlve cents
postage lor each.

ji^!;Pv:SpE'*:^'

LORD & BURNHAM COMPANY,

NEW YORK OFFICE, GENERAL OFFICE AND WORKS.

Sc. Jnmes Bldg., Broadway 4*1^: '2Glh St. Irviuelon-oii-thi'-IliuNoD, N. Y.

W^ntlnn th» 'V^nr^utm* "KTrnhmixr* whan wrltlnr

use GARLAND'S

Cast Iron Gutter

and Stop Rebuilding.

Write for Circular.

GEO. M. GARLAND, Desplaines, III.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when wrltlne.

STIGA

FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES.

Proven eapertor to patty uasier to apply and etaye on.
Not affected by estremea of weather. Endorsed by

{)roinlnent florfats. Bend for deecrlptlve circular of
rlastlca and IVIastlca (.lazliiK M-achlnes.

F. 0. PIERCE CO.,';'/o"r"„VC"s\°?ll6wyork.

Mention the IHorlBf' KTChajigft when writing.

SUMMER IN WINTER

By Usine

Standard Greenhouse Boilers

One ceot gets our Catalogue.

GIBLIN & CO., . Utica, N. Y.

Mgntlfin thA yiorlgt*' 'E?icihangg wh#n wrltlag.

Eti&s \mmii Chllesge

niier bearing Bel'-olllng deWse
aiitoiiifltic 6top, Solid link chain
niiikes the IMPUOVKD CHAL-
LENGP; the moBt perfect appa-
ratna In the market.

Write for catalogue and prlcee
tu'fnre placing your orders elee-
where.

Quaker City Machine Co.,

RICHMOND, IND.

n the Florists' Exchange when writing.

^ Holds Class
Firmly

See the Point AS"

4 The Ann IteypiT Per-

* IVt^'t C'hiziiii; I'oltitK are

* the best. No riphts or
3 lefts. B.ii of inOpoinle

j cent;*, postjiiiiil.
IIKNKV A. IHiKKIJ.
II ( hosdiiii ^t-, i-hiU., i'A.

Mpntlon the Flortsta' Exchange when writing.

Mention the Florlntp' Exchanp-f* w

...MAS POSITIVELY NO EQUAL FOR...

STRENGTH, DURABILITY and NEATNESS.

Guaranteed for 10 years. Haa a solid wheel and shaft cast In
one (malleable Iron). No slipping on Line Shaft as the case with
all others. Catalogue! ree.

.E. HIPPARD, Younestown, Ohio.

BOILERS

Big BOILERS

Uttle BOILERS

Vp to date BOILERS

FOR

GREENHOUSE HEATING

For partionlars call on or address

DEAN BOILER GO., 73 Pearl St., BOSTON, MASS.

GLAZING POINT

.\l--nnin the Florists' Exchange wh»n writing.

Improved '■
Greenhouse

A sure preventive .'of gliiBs Bllpplng. Equally effective with large or
BUiiill glaes. Made uf zIdc, will not rust Last hb long as eauli bare.
NOTICE THE II E A I) i this makes them Easy to Drive and Easy
to Extraet. Two mixes, % and Jh Inches locg. One pound packages
40 Cents. Packages contain 120(J points r.„ In. alze.StX) points^ In. size.

GH&S. T. SIEBERT, ManTr. '"""srB*""- Pittsburg, Pa.

FOR 8ALK BY

VAr«HAN*S SEED STOKE, HENRY F. MICHEI.^,

New York and Chicago. lois Market St., Philadelphia.

WW. C. BECKERT, Allegheny. Pa.

Mantlon the Florlats* Oxchanir* when wrltlnx-

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress.

BEST GRADES. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP.

A.DIETSCH&CO.sHEr'F.lL'D''AVECHICAGO,ILL.

Mention the Florlatg' KxebanK© wh«'n writtnr

GLASS

FOR GREENHOUSES, GRAP-
ERIES, CONSERVATORIES,
AND HOTBEDS.

GLASS

VANHORNE, GRIFFEN & CO.,

french and American Glass. **» Jfct ^KIS^orsT!"- NEW YORK

Mention the IHonBt*' Bxchane« when wrltlOK.

INTERNATIONAL HEATER CO.

237 Water St., NEW YORK
BOSTON, *7 UNION ST. CHICAGO, 86 E. LAKE ST.

%Y-tS, BOILERS ""GREENHOUSES

experience.

Write for Catalogue.

UentloD the FlorlsU' Bxehange when writing.

HOT - BED ....
CREEIVHOXJSE . .
VENTILATOR . .

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL.

GET OUR PRICES
BEFORE BUYING

GREENHOUSE GLASS!

rr.=; S. JACOBS & SONS,

OFFICE, 406 W. 1 3TH STREET, NEW YORK.
Factory Storerooms. Borough of Queens, N.Y.

Mention the Flortau' Exchange when writing.

Gorton Side Feed Boiler

SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR

GREENHOUSE HEATING.

YOU WANT THE BEST. WE HAVE IT.

Send for Catalogue and invesiigate for yourself.

GORTON & LIDGERWOOD CO.

96 Liberty Street, New York.

th* V^nr\»im' P'Tfhan^*' wh<»n w^fHttn

On Your Coal Bills

IF YOUR HOUSES ARE HEATED BY
A FURIVIAN BOILER.

Send for large Illustrated Catalogue,
Florists' Edition. Let us make you
an estimate FREE.

THEHERENDEENMFG.GO.

Home Office:

59 Fay St., Geneva, N. Y.

New England OVfice:

120 High St., Boston.

Mention paper.

1044

Thb F=i-orists' Exchange.

October li, 1899

Uentton the Florists*

Fresh Tobuco Stems,

fl.SOperbaleof 3001b8.
FreHh Alillirack

IVIumIi i-oom Spawn,
fT.'Vper lOOlbs.
Also choice Flower Seeds
and Bulbs.
Trade price list on appli-
cation.
W.C.BECKE T.Seedsman

Allcffheuf, I'n.
Excbaoge when wrltlnK-

^iV^i^l'oi^ VULCAN

strong plants, $1.50 per doz.
VIOLETS, Sinele White Violets, clumps

from open ground, $5.00 per 100. California,

clumps, $4.00 per 100.
8HII.AX. from 2% inch pots. $2.00 per 100.
CHINESE FKIMBOSKS. Sue plants, 8 inch

pots, colore separate, 50c. a dnz.; $4.00 a 100.
ASPABAGUS SPBENGERI, 3 in. $6.00 a 100.

C.EISELE, I Ith & Jefferson Sts.Phila.Pa.

Mention the FIorlBta' Exchange when writing.

SHEEP MANURE

Thoroughly pulverized and ready for im-
mediate application. Special prices to Florists
and Seedsmen In lots of 20 tons and up.
Testimonials from Agricultural Department,
University of California. Send for Sample.

GEO. C. ROEDING, Proprietor,
Fresno Fertilizer Works, FRESNO, CAL,.

-Miction the Florists' Ert'hange when writing.

GEORGE RIPPERGER,

SHEEP MANURE

I have now on hand a large qoantltT of
Al 6HEKP MANURE. ^"Bend for Price

Llflt and Sample.

Best Fertilizer for Top DroBBlns*

?'J2St;.''l.*v?n.r^tf • LONG ISLAND CITY.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS!

Pscked Id small crates, eaey to handle.

Price per crate
.5002 In. pots In crate, tt.t ~

1O0O3
'SU03M
S0U4
320S
144 6

6.2S
6.UU
S.OO
S.80
4.50
4.51
3.16

I*rlce per crate
130 7 m. pots In crate. 14.20

60 8
48 9
48 iO
2411
2412
1214
616

3.00
3.6(1

4.80
•• • 4.50

Seed pans, same price at) pots. Send for price list
of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Banging Baskets, Lawn
Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off for caeh witli order.

HILFINCER BROS. POTTERY,

en... FORT EDWARD, N,V.

AuetTBT ROLKSB & SONS, New Tork Agents,

52 D«T Stbext. Naw Yobk Citt

Montlon the Florists' Exchange when writtag.

SHEEP MANURE

Cleaned and prepared expreasly for florleta' use.

"iou will And It tbe genuine article. For reference

to ItB being flrBt-clasB, I refer you to Henry F. Mlcbell,

1018 Market Street, Philadelphia. Pa. Trial bags of 150

IbB., $2.50 ; per ton, »25 00. H ton at ton rate.

Cash With Obdee.

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

IOI2 Ontario St., PHILA., PA.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

STANDARD ♦ POTS.

We are now ready to supply a snperlor
qnallty of Poti In unlimited quantltiei.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.

A. H. HEWS & CO.,

NORTH CAMBRIDGE, - MASS.

Mention ths Flotist*-' ttxebangs wh— writing

STANDARD FLOWER POTS

First QuaLltr.
\\ leper 1000..)! 10 I
Z in., " .. aiB
2M in., ■■ .. 8 S9
4 70 '

OliKaM ooion.

' 1000, 1 4 96
,•20
10 80

8 in.. " 16 M

k|u pernio
6 in., -

Packages extra.

C. HENNECKE CO.*'"-^:^.''"'

Mention the FlorlaU' Exchange when writing.

^^^

W

W F

^31 M^

ain

BRANCH
\e\REH0V5E

wsi0^0'^ -St.-

IfflGiSLASpflTTNY. 'j:A"

Mention th*> PHnrlBtfi* KTrhanff** wh^n wrltlns.

Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating

Horticultural Architecture and Building.

HITCHIN6S&C0.

ESTABLISHED I844.

233 Mercer Street, New York.

FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS,

Nineteen Sizes.

Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus.

Roaehouses, Greenhouses, Etc., of Iron

Frame Construction erected complete

or the Structural IronWork shipped

ready for Erection.

Iron Frame Benches with the

I ''Perfect Drainage Bench Tile''

^ for Slate Tops.

Send 4c- Postage torlllustrated Catalogue

Mentioo the Florlata' Exchange when writing-

A few items A feM' items

, ,^ , H WE SUPPLY THE WORLD. , ,^ . ^

from the Index from the Index

iiii AZALEA INDIGA

Our Azaleas are finer this year tiian
ever ; tliey are well budded and in good
shape, bound to give .satisfaction. The
varieties are in market sorts only.

Perdoz. tOO IDCO

9 to 11 in. diam. $3.50 $25.00 |225.00
10 to 12 " 4.00 30.00 275.00

12 to 14 " 5.00 40.00 375.00

Per doz. 100

S>. IHf /^il*»i^ai4IS^HR! 14 to 16 in. diam | 6.50 $ .50.00

16 to 18 " .... 12.00 90.00

"A: jmX3Wk '""^X^^^EX^' 18 to 20 " .... 15.00 110.00

.« ,~-iiar»* . « ■ 1^ I" 20 inch, and up, from $2.00_to $4.00 each.

Further, we have on hand :

ACACIA PARADOXA, strong plants, 50c.,

75c. and $1.00 each.
METROSIDEROS, bushy, 50c. and 75c.
" standard,

from $1.00 to $2.00 each.

ASPIDISTRA, variegated, 10 to 15 leaves . '', . . $1.00 and $1.50 each.

" green, 20 leaves 1.25 "

ARAUCARIA EXCELSA, lOto 14 inch $9.00 per doz. ; f 60.00 per 100

LATANIA BORBONICA, 7 to 8 inch pots, 2y, feet high, nice, bushy . $15.00 per doz.

— B U L B S Per 100 Per 1000

HYACINTHS, Dutch Roman, to color $2.50 $20.00

'' for pots, named varieties 5.50 50.00

SINGLE NARCISSUS, Trumpet Major, seedlings 1.50

BOBBINK & ATKINS, Rutherford, N. J.

ll«ntion the FlortstB' Exchange when vrltlnc.

of our
Catalogue:

Artificial Flowers
Artificial Leaves
]n irch Bark
ape Flowers
Celluloid Baskets
Chenille
Clock Dials
Cork Bark
Cycas Leaves
Cycas Wreaths
Fairy Flowers
Fancy Baskets
Ferneries
Fibre Vases
Fibre Saucers
Florists' Letters
Qalax Leaves
Gold Paint
Handle Baskets
Immortelles
Jardinieres

H. Bayeiiiiiorfer S Go.

The Largest Florists' Supply House
In the United Slates, bar none.

METALLIC WREATHS

Of our own manufacture. Also
French and German imported,
any special metallic design,
made to order on short notice.

SE^D us A TRIAL ORDER AND VOU

WILL BE CONVINCED OF THE

SUPERIORITY OP OUR

QOODS.

Our Illustrated Catalogue sent to the
trade on application.

Factory, warehouse and
salesrooms,

so, 52, 54, 55 N. Fourth St.,

PHILADELPHIA

M'*'ntinn tho Florlatf' TCichange when writing.

of our
Catalogue

Lace Handkerchiefs

Lilies, Wax

Match Sticks

Milkweed Balls

Moss Baskets

Moss Wreaths

Palm Leaves

Photographs

Pins

Plant Stands

Roses, Artificial

Roses, Wax

Silkatine

Stars

Tinsel Cord in
all colors

Violet Foil
Wax Flowers

World-renowned
Wheat Sheaves

REED & KELLER

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

122 W. 25th Straet,
NE'W YORK CITY.

V*ntton the Florlata' Exchange whwi writing.

CYCAS PALM LEAVES

Best and cheapest in the iiiarki't. PREPARED II« AMERICA.

FLORAL METAL DESIGNS

And all Florists' Supplies

A LI p 13 13 aa a ai ai manuritcturer of liletal Floral Desisns ....

■ n ^ ■* r% Iwl #% I^ III J Importer and Dealer in Florists' !<iippliea.

404, 406, 408, 4 I O, 412 East 34th St., NEW YORK CITY.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange wben writing.

Such that sell,

Made in America

WRITE FOR
CATALOaUE.

al

We are a ttraight shoot and aim to grow into a vigorous plant.

A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS. NURSERYMEN. SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN OENERAI,

VOL. XI. NO. 42.

NE\iV JSfORK, OCTOBER 21, 1899.

One Dollar Per Toar.

"/.r^ARAUCARIAS

For inimediateshipmeDt. Hav-
ing a Inrj^e Block, and wishing
to move a "luantlty of them
white the weather is mild and
while they can be packed with-
out expensive packing, we
offer for immediate shipment a
Hplendid lot of plants at the
following exceptionally low
prices. This stock is In A No. 1
condition, and firet-claes In
every respect, and at the prices
offered Ih a bargain We can
supply at these prices only
while the weather is mild and
while plants can be shipped
without expensive pRckiug. In
ordering p'eaBe refer to this
offer, as these are special 8lz'"s,
and are larger than stock
usually furnished for the same
money. Take advantage of
thiH offer at once! These
prices are a bargain* After
we sell a certain percentage
of plants this offer will be
withdrawn. Weoffer fine large
plants as follows: —

In. Hifffa. Encb.

6 in. pots, 18-20, $1.00

I 7 in. pots, 24-26, 1.50

^^^"""'^ ^ 7 in. pots, 28. 30, 2.00

WE HAVE, ALSO, AN EXCEPTIONALLY FINE STOCK OF

Boslofl Feros »'"> Hephioieiils Gomata Coniiacla

Fxtra Large
Planls. In
6 In. Pots.
50c. Each.

This stock is In A No. 1 shape, strong, and very good value. This is one of the best
Helling plants grown to-day. If sold at once these plants will yield a handsome profit, or, if
kept and grown on, will double In value between now and the holidays. If you have not
bought all of thU stock that you want, now Is the time to buy it.

For complete list of Palms and De:'orative Plants, send for our special offer. We have
particularly tine sto'-ks of Cycas Revoluta. or HajfO Palm, Ficus, Kentla.s,
Arecas, AsparAfcus Spreiifceri, L,atanias, Bay Xreen, Small Ferus for
tern pans, etc., etc.

F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y.

M»nttf.n fh^ IHnrf t>' W«elian<e whan wrlUng.

Wefeelweowe our many friends and cuatomera an apology tor not bringing i)etore their
notice, in our usual manner, in this corner, tiie many attractions we have to offer. But the
brisk and cnnstaar, demand for bulbous stock this season has keot us busy filling shortages
instead of offering surpluses. Below, however, will be found many really irooci barealns
ataboutliulf rheir actual value. Florists who are on the alert will taae advantageot this offer
and fjuiokly see big profits ahead. Space will not admit of a full list of surpluses we have, but
it can be hud for the asking.

LIIIIIKil LlABnic^ii T".. '■*''? * surplus of a few thousand 5 to 7 inch
IklUIVI liAnKIOll ^aWts left, in perfect condition, which, to clean up,
,» ...,« . ».„ have cut price in two and offer, uniil sold, in case

lots of 400 each, at $12 per case ; o- three cases of 1200 toulbs, for $30

A lew hunrtr-d 9 Co 11 inch Bermuda HarrlslI and I,oniFiaorutn8.
To close out, J 17 50 per 100 J -wortli }20 00.

Dll>fa^\aj u«#A«^iHi^>>io Single and Oouhle. Named Varieties,
U I y^n rlTAi^lDllrlS large bulhs,all8hades.leadmg and best kinns,
■ „„„».„,-« „ J .. suitable lor pots and forcing, per lou, $5 00;

per inoo, S47.50. BeddloK Hyacinths, to color. Bed, White and Blue, per lon, $4 00 ■
per 1001', $37 50. Dutch Romans, nam-d kinds, all colors, fine for pots, per 100, $2 35;
per 1000, $20. ^^v^^^*^^^ ^^ ^^«^^ .^v..^

^rXTX^XX*£l SINGLE.

John stein, white ; pigeon, white ; L,a Inimaculee, white ; Cardinal's Hat.
scarlet; Flreflanie. red; Artus, scarlet; Rlzard Verdict, striped; Crimson
KlUK, Ducliessede Parma, bro--n; Cac Vou Khyn, violet; ArmaofLeyden,
rose; Purple Crown, i)ur,)lc; Bachus, deep red, Vellow Cro-wn, yellow.
All the abnve, per luo, 75 cts ; per lojli, $6 00.

Per 100 Per 1000 per too Per lOOO

$0 90 58.00 CottaKe Maid $100 $9 50

PottetjaUUer, White 150 13 00

Pottel>ali.ker, scarlet 1 10 10 00

Pottetiahlcer, yellow 2 00 18 00

mrouwernian 100 8 0«

Rosamnndi 100 9 00

Finest HIiiKle, mixed 60 5 50

Per 100 PerlOoe

Murlllo $2 25 $20 00

Vellow Rose 110 10 00

Finest Double, mxd, 75 7 00

Chinese Sacred, first size bulbs $4 00 J35 09

Vou Slon, large selected bulbs, 114 to P. in. diameter... 150 14 50
Giant Princeps, large single Trumpet 100 9 50

6 to 7 ln?hesarotind per 100, $7 50 ) Perfect

51;, to6 inchesar'^und " 6 00 f Selected

4V2 to F14 Inches around.. " 4.50 f California

3 to 41,2 IQchesaruund *' 3 50) Roots.

l.,lly of the Valley, select pips, cold storage per 1000, J12 50

Freesia Refracta Allia, large i,i inch bulbs " 5 50

CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO.,

342 WEST 14th STREET, VA'^iiX' N. Y. CITY.

Importers, Exporters and Growers' Agents ot SEEDS. BULBS and PLANTS

Mf'nttnn thp Plnrtntii' Rxi>hRn«(i whl>n wrttlne

l.a Reiiie

KelserMkroon 1 00

Vellow l»rliice 110

Vello\*' Cro-wn 75

l»uc Van XHol, scarlet 85

Due Van Xhol, white 1 75

»tand. Silver „.. 110

TULIPS

DOUBLE.

NARCISSUS]

Gaiia Lilies

9.50
10.50

6 00

7 00
16.00

0 50
Per too Per inco

I.a Candeur $0 80 $7 00

Paeony Red 100 9.00

salvator Rosa 2 75 24 00

NOW READY « PROMPT SHIPMENT

CANNAS

NEW RUSSELIAS— Elegantissima ami Multiflora.

Fine, 2^-inch. $1.00 per (3oz. ; $li.00 per 100.
Extra, 3-inch. $1.50 per doz.

PRIMULA FORBESM, 2-incli, $4.00 per 100.

C. 'W. 'WARD, Manager

FOR UnraEDIATE DEL1VBRV.

15,000 in assorted named varieties, 1 to 3 eyes, at
$10.00 per 1000. Tiiis offer holds good onlywhile
we are digging, and no oider for less than 500 roots
accepted.

New Carnation— GEN. GOMEZ.

A magnificent, cardinal scarlet, shaded with ma-
roon ; a splendid grower, a prolific bloomer, an
immense long, stiff stem, a large flower, a fine keeper
and shipper. A prize winner ; a profitable carnation.
Everybody likes it — you want it. Nice field-grown
plants, $10.00 per 100. 300 John Young, at $5.00 per
100. Also 300 Scott, at $5.00 per 100; 300 C. A. Dana,
at |5.00 per 100 ; 300 Bon Ton, at $5.00 per 100.

STOCK PLANTS.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

At $2.00 per Dozen,

Ponderosum, Yellow Mme. Carnot, Robert Halllday,
Marvourneen, The Barrington, Carrie Bell, Ad-
miral Dewey, Wlllowbrook, Pride, Arline, Mrs.
Button.

At $1.25 per Dozen; $8.O0 per lOO.

Mrs. 0. P. Bassett, Pink Ivory, Murdock, Mrs. H.
Weeks, Black Hawk, Lor.ia Doone, Yellow Mon-
arch, Snow Queen, Western King, Glory of Pacific,
H. W. Reiman, W. H. Chadwick, Autumn Glory,
Pennsylvania, Eureka, Bonnaffon, Dorothy Spauld-
ing, Mrs. Robert McArthur.

BEGONIA Gloire de Lorraine, 2-lnch, at |3.00 per doz.
Double Semperflorens, set of 3 varieties, 75 cents.
Boule de Neige, snow-white.
Nancy.
Triumph de Lorraine.

T — r

QUEENS, NEW YORK.

GERANIUMS

FOR iraniEDIAXB DELIVERV.

50c. per Doz.; $4.00 per 100. From 2^^-in. pots.
Ada Negri, Griffith, Mme. Jaulin, S. A. Nutt, J. J.
Harrison, Marquis de Montmort, Beaute Poiti-
vine, Silver Queen, Eulaiia, Granville, Mme. Chas.
Molln, Kev. Atkinson, James Kelway.

75c. per doz. ; $5.00 per 1 00. From 3-in. pots.
25 at 100 rate.

Jno. Forbe.s, Thesee, Athlete, Triumph de Nancy,
Mme. Hoste, Gertrude Pearson, Phonograph,
Negus Menelik, La Contraste, Raspail Improved,
Camille Bernardine.

$1.00 per Doz. ; $6.00 per 100. From 3-in. pots.

Louis Mayet, Mrs. Parker, Vera Vend, Mme. Rozaiiie.

$1.50 per Doz. ; $10.00 per 1 00. From 3-in. pots.

Mme. Goyeux, Kleber, Hubert Charron, Paul Barre.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS

3-inch, $8.00 per 100.

NANUS, extra strong,

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91 B, Queens.

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Hyaclntbs— Perioo loiio

Colors separate, slngrle or double $4 00 ^^8 00

Tulips— 100 1000

Artue $0 70 J8 25

Crimson Kin?... 70 6 00

Keizeiskrcon — I 2n 10 00

Queen Victoria.. t-r* 7 60

Yellow Prince... 1 25 11 60
Single Superfine

Mixed 75 6 00

LaCandeur 90 7 75

Dukecf York... 1 00 8 25
Toiirneaol, red

and yellow 1 75 15 00

Yellow Rose 1 00 8 50

Double Superftoe

Mixed 90 7 00

Narcissus-
Paper White

Grandiflora.... 100 9 00
Chinese Sacred,

hnsket,30bulbp,

$1.50.
Double Von Sion, 1 6J 14 00
Trumpet Major, 1 25 11 CO

JOflQUll—

Campernelle 75 4 50 I

Harrisii, 5-7 4 75 45 00

Lon({iflorum,9-10 12 00 118 00

E^Five per cent. diFcount allowed on all orders pcccm-
panied with casb. Reference required otherwise.

WM.ELLIOTT&SONS,54JS6DeySt.,N.Y.

ILILIUM LONQIFLORUn. I

5-7, $3.00 per 100; per ease, 500 bulb.s, $13.50.
G-8, per 100, $5 50 ; per case 400 bulbs, $20.00.
8-10, per 100, $11.00 : per case 250 bulbs, $25.00.

NARCISSUS—

f

Less 5 per cent.

for
cash with order.

Mention the Florletj' gxchange when writing

O Von Sion, 1st size bulbs, $1..50 per 100; $14 00 per 1000. O

S Paper White, Grandiflora, first size bulbs, $1.00 per 100; S8.00 per 1000. J!

O Incomparable, first size bulbs, $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000. H

g Poeticus I Poet's Narcissus), 60c. per 100; $5.00 per 1000. 0

§ Trumpet Major, first size bulbs, $1.50 per 100; S12.00 per 1000. g

8 JONQUILS— §

<} Large Single (Campernelles), 00c. per 100; $5.00 per 1000. 5

O rmiVFCiP <;ArPFn I ll IF<; Packed 30 to basket, $1..50 per §

g WIlll-NCUn, JrtV,^KCL» L^IUICZ) basket; bundle 120 bulbs, $5.40. K

O TULIPS Single or Double, in 5 colors, 80c. per 100; $7.00 per 1000. g

O CROCUS In 5 colors, 30 cts. per 100 ; $2..50 per 1000, §

g SEED FOR FALL PLANTING, Sweet Peas, ,ill varieties, Myosotis, 9

O Cyclamen Calceolaria, Cineraria, etc. ^©"SEND FOR CATALOGUE. A

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WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS, 1112 ctm •

per 100, J1.25 ; per 1000. $11.(0.
ITALIAN, sbaded white, 12-16 ctm., per 100, $1.75;

per lOOu, $16.00.
PAPER WHITE NARCIiSSCS GRANDI-

FLORA, A 1, per 100, $1.00; per 1000, $7.00.
Cash With Order.

HULSEBOSGH BROS., Englewood, N. J.

Mention the Florliti* Exchange when writing.

GALLA

ETHIOPICA

Fine, well cured bulbs, trcm our
cwn tarm in California

Extra Selected,
First Class,
SecoDd Size,

CIrcum. 100 ICOO

6to6in $6.60 $6.i,U0

4 to 6 in 4 50 3.i.00

3 to 4 in 2.50 15.00

300 of one size at 1000 rates.

JACKSON & PERKINS CO.,Ne;rw^:

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TOBACCO DUST !

100 lbs., $1.00: 500 lbs, $3.76; Ton, $12.

■WHITE ROMANS, 12-15, $1.65 per 100;

$14.00 per 1000.
PAPER WHITE GRANDIFIORA, $1.C0

per 100: $7.00 per 1000.
HARRJSII, 6-7, $4.25 per 100.
LONGIFLORCM, choice, 7-9, $7.00 per ICO.
VON SION NARCISSUS, double noses,

$2.15 per 100; $17.60 per lOfO.
TRUMPET MAJOR NARCISSUS, $1.25 per

llHi ; $W.0O per UK 0.
GIANT PRINCEPS NARCISSUS, $1.00 per

100 : $9.00 per lOCO.
EXTRA SIZE FREESIA, $6.C0 per lOCO.

GRIFFITH S TURNER CO., Baltimore, Md.

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AND

DUTCH BULBS

Lily of the Valley Pips.

FOR FORCING AND OUTDOOR PLANTINC.

Florists and Dealers are invited to i u THADDIIDIU £, TA ^^ Cortlandt St.,
send for Trade List now ready, tl. ilJ. inUKDllKIl S ttl., NEW YORK.

HORTICULTURAL CASH BARGAINS!

STOCK ON HAND.

HEADOUARTERS FOR

CHINESE SACRED LILIES

LILIUM HARRISII, 5-7. LILIUM LONGIFLORUM. JAPAN, 6-S.

Eng^lisli Musliraoni Spawn.

Berlin Pips, Lily of the Valley (cold storage), for Christmas blooming.

Frencti Freesia Refracta Alba.

DAI IVH C ^ ^ r\ O KENTIA BELMOREANA.

r^MI-IYI OLLL^O. KENTIA FORSTERIANA.

Hyacinths, Tulips, Crocus, Narcissus.

To know what Cash Bargains you can make, send an estimate of your wants.
Just received, a fine lot ot STANDARD BAY TREES and AZALEA INDICA.

c. H. JOOSTEN, Importer, 85 Bey Street, New York.

COXSEEDCO.

Wholesale Seedsmen

14& 16 Ninth Ave.,

NEW YORK.

411, 413, 415 Sansome St.,

SAN FRANCISCO.

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■ FRESH. Write us for Spccinl Prices. ■

5 JOHNSON &. STOKES, S

I sir :il»ck. mrStrtel. rillLADMELrillA JJ

I^ILIVni HARRISII, 5-7, in good con-
dition, $a.5.UU per llilid ; f 4 (10 per lOO.

tILIUM LOIVGIFLORVai, 6-7, $22.60
per lUliO; $2 50 per lOU.

KKEESIAS. seeonil size. $4.00 per 1000.

COLD STORAGK LILV OK THE
VALLEY I-II»S, $14.00 per 1000.

Equally low prices on other Bulbs until sold.
Write for prices.

W. W. RAWSON & CO., Boston, Mass.

12 and 13 FaoMill Hall ?q.

ALM

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FRESH
ON HAND

100 1000 30(0

Phoenix Tenuis $0.75 $5.00 $lS.5ll

Pumlla 1.00 8.00 22.50

Reclinata 75 5.00 13.50

Corypha Australia 75 5.00 13.50

Panclanus Vtllis 1.25 10.00 27.50

J. L. SCHILLER, 404 E. 34th Street, New York,
Mention the Florists* Bxchsiure when writing.

25 at 1 00 rate
250 at 1 000 rate

BULB BARGAINS

CLOSING OUT

DUTCH AND
FRENCH STOCK

Penoo
S.tBCISSXIS.trneernnili flora Paper

White $0R5

Poetlcue urna'us 1.1)0

Von Sloo fine flowering bulba. 1,25

Trumpels, mixed 75

.75
.50

.90
1.00

.75
1.00

Polyaotbue. single and double

Jonquil Campernelle, mixed

TULIP?*, extra line bulbs, slnsle

Belle Alliance

Cottage Maid

Due Van Thol, scarlet

** " rose

•' white 1,25

" '■ true yellow 1.50

Duchesse de Parma m

Kelserpkroon l.U!

LaRelne 85

Proserpine 1 50

Kosamundl 1 .20

Yellow Prince 1.20

Single early mixed, finest...... 65

separate colore 75

Late mixed 75

DdUKlyE TIII.IPS

Mixed 75

Separate colors S5

Due Van Thol 85

6.00
6.50
7.00

1000
»?.I10

11. on
25
17.50
12.00
13.00
650
2 50
25.00

DOUBLE TCLIPS Per 100

Ijloila Soils 10.85

Imperator Rubrorum 1.5il

La Candeur 0.75

Mnrlllo 1.90

Kex Kubrorum 1.40

Tournesol 1.50

Tarro'8. In finest mixture 75

CROCUS, mixed 35

CAl^LA ETHIOPICA, S-5 3.00

1-C 5.0O

SPOTTED CAI.L,A, extra fine bulbs.. 2.50
CVCL,AMEN, finest brilliant colors.

Per doz., $1 25 ; t9.f 0 per 100.

I II ICC I'll. Loneiflorum will be SCAKI K :

LILIk« order 171 time, t,, Harrisli. 5-7, closing

out.$4perltlO;caseof 40O.$15. Japan L. Aurntuin,

Rubrum, Album, readyendof month, ordersoon.

Fr<'sh 189'.)crop justlnfrrm

Australia, where seed

rlp''nB in August. No old

1898 seed: every nut germlnatlve. Belniorcnua

or Fornteriann, per 100, 60 cts.; per 1000, $4 25.

Price Includes delivery. Sample dozen, 20 cts.

S-nil.AX SEED, pe

Including delivery.
FREESIA SEED, pure white, oz.. 4Cc.; lb., $3.00.
SWEET PEAS and other California grown Hower feeds ready hy Move mber.
<ZALEAS, in all favorite sorts. Prices same as other good houses.
Time toorderCycas Rovoluta, Fern Bal's, Iris Kaempferi. Paeonlas. Fplraes, Roses, Etc.

HIJ DCDPCD fl. I*H ESTABLISHED 1878.

■ 111 DtKbClf a bUij 47 BARCLAY ST., NEW YORK

Ifentlon the Florists* ;^chsnv« when wrltlas.

1000

$7.00
900

11.00
6 75
6.75
4.00

7.75
9.00
fi.OO
11.00
11.50
13.00
550
9.00
7.'0
13.110
10 00
10 00
550
6 25

KENTIA SEED

30c.; per lb., fS.SO.

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I BULBS. BULBS. BULBS.

J LILIUM HARRISII — 5-7, $40.co per loco; $4.50 per too.

JAPAN LILIUM LONGIFLORUM—

7-9, $60.C0 per lono; $7.00 per lOn.
9-11, $110.00 per lOOl; $13 00 per 100.

CHINESE SACRED LILIES—

Extra large, $35.00 per lOfO; $4.00 per bale of 120 tullis.

DUTCH HYACINTHS, TULIPS, NARCISSUS—

Now Ready for Delivery. J

ROHAN HYACINTHS-- $14.00 per looo. ]

NARCISSUS PAPER WHITE GRANDIFLORA- 1

Extra Mammoth, $7.00 per ICOO. 2

LILY OF THE VALLEY— ]

E.vtra fine, cold storage, $13.00 per 1000. 3

Azalea Indica and Rhododendrons Ready for Delivery, j

WRITE FOR PRICES AND PARTICULARS TO j

I r.W.O.SCHMITZ, JERSEY CITY, N.J. \
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦^

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I

October 21, 1899.

The Florists' Exchange.

1047

ASTER

■JNIA

|§eed]^e Report]

Points and Intormation from seedemen, and
all Interested in this column, b'.-licited. Ad-
dress Editor Seed Trade, care of Florists'
ExLHANGE. P. O. Box 1697, New Jork.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION

Alexander Kodgers, Chicago, 111., Presi-
dent : Albert McCuLLOUGH, Cincinnati, First
Vice-President: F. W. Bolgiano, Washing-
ton, Second Vice President , S. F Willard,
Wetheroiield, Conn., Secretary and Treasurer.

New York. — Peter Henclereon & Co.
while repairing the damage done by the
receut fire concluded to make extensive
alterations throughout their whole
building. Beginning with the sub-base-
ment, which extends under the east half
of the basement, an entirelj- new floor
has been laid, and the beams overhead,
also new, are ceiled with sheet steel. The
eame ceiling extends throughout the
basement and main floor. In the base-
ment the east half is used exclusively as
an implement salesroom. A portion of
this space was tormerl.v utilized for stor-
ing seeds, but increased facilities at the
Jersey City warehouses make its use tor
this purpose no longer necessary. The
woodwork here is entirely new. In the
forward end of the basement has been
constructed a set of lockers, so that each
of the employes has one for his personal
use. The west half, as heretofore, is used
as a packing and shipping room, and the
old elevator here is replaced by a new
one of later design. The steam and gas
pipes, instead of running between floor
and ceiling, are suspended from hangers,
eo as to be easily reached for repairs, etc.
Between the compartments are heavj'
iron fire-tight doors, and there is also an
iron trap door to shut off the basement
from the store floor. On the store floor
the entire woodwork has been repainted,
white, as before, and the seed drawers
finished in white enamel. This, together
witli the decorations of the new ceiling,
make this big room very inviting. The
ek.ylight over the office has been recon-
etructed, as have also the sidewalk lights
covering the front end of the Ijasement.
Throughout the whole building an auto-
matic flre-alarni system is installed,
operated by thermostadts, which can be
«et to give an alarm at any degree of
heat desired.

Libonia, Pa. — George W. Park has re-
turned from a sojourn at Hot Springs,
greatly benefited by his outing. It is
understood Mr. Park will soon commence
the erection of a handsome new green-
house and very completely equipped seed
warehouse and plant on his farm one-
Jialf mile from Fannettsburg, at an esti-
mated cost of $20,000. When completed
Mr. Park will then remove his entire
plant from Libonia to the new locality.

European Notes.

The German crop of asters appears to
have been injured in several districts by
the cold and persistent rains, but as
much of the seed was fairly well de-
veloped before the rainy season set in,
we hope the damage is not serious.
Dahlia and zinnia are also affected to the
eame degree, but pansy has more than
fulfilled our most sanguine expectations.

Both in France and Germany the crops
of endive, leek and onion are fine, but
Italian growers, at the last moment, re-
port serious shortages on the early
Silver White varieties, which may cause
some trouble. The Giant Garganus is
also in great demand, as a result of the
poor crops of white onion reported from
jour side. Euhopean Seeds.

CATALOGUES RECEIVED.

JuLiDS Hansen, PioneberK, near FTamburg,
Qjrmany.— Price List of Lily of the Valley.

STANiFIELD BROTHERS, SoUthpOrt, Enj?.—

Trade List of Alpine and Herbaceous Plants.

Richard Smith & Co., Worcester, Eng.—
Wholesale List of Nursery Stock.

W. H. RooERS & Son, L't'd., Southampton,
Eng.— Price List of Rhododendrons, Fruit and
Forest Trees, Conifers, etc.

Seed and Plant Introduction.

{Concluded from pnge IOL'4.)

Hu.NGAHiAN Wheats.— America ami
Hungary are the only countries which
export flour in large quantities. The
Hungarian flour owes its rei)utation
largely to the high quality of the hard
Winter wheats grown in the great plains,
between the Theiss and Danube Rivers.
Other countries, especially Russia and
our own Northwest, have superb hard
Spring wheats, but authorities agree
that it is in Hungary that hard Winter
wheat of the best quality are to be found.
When it is remembered that Wuter wheat
yields more than Spring wheatand often
suffer less from drought, the desirability
of these cereals becomes evident. Mr.
Swingle arranged in Budapest to secure
five of the best sorts in small quantities
as soon as the 1809 crop is dr.v enough
to Shi]). These wheats can not be ex-
pected to stand the severe Winters of the
extreme Northwest, but it is hoped that
for the Middle Western States, esiiecially
in Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska, they
will prove of great value.

PiSTACHE.— A nut likely to prove of
great value for California and Arizona is
the pistaehe, now entirely imjiorted and
used only for flavoring ice cream, etc.
In the Mediterranean regions it is eaten
and is considered the finest nut, and this,
too, in countries where splendid almonds
and walnuts are produced. The choice
varieties are i)roi)agated by grafting,
and Mr. Swingle arranged, when in
Athens, to secure a few for next sjjring.

MusKMELON.— Mr. Swingle also ob-
tained a very small quantit.v of authen-
tic seed of the Kirk Agath muskmelon,
wh'ch grows in a place of that name
near Smyrna.

New Vegetables.— Mr. Swingle also
came across a number of new vi'^etablcs.
The crosne, or stachys, is a Cliiiicsr and
.Japanese vegetable. It has white tntici-s
L' to 4 inches long, the size of a finger,
and looks like a crowded string of large
beads. It Avas imported into France
and its value discovered hy the late M.
Pallieux, a gentleman of leisure, who de-
voted his grounds at Crosne, near Paris,
to the culture of new and strange vege-
tables from all parts of the world. The
plant is perfectly hard.v and grown on
all soils, and will yield as much as five
tons to the acre. It is one of the most
delicious vegetables known. Tuberous-
rooted Chervile and tuberous-rooted nas-
turtium (the Magna of Chile), are also
tubers of delicate flavor much esteemed
at Paris. Among other vegetables of
great merit are two species of asparagus
new to America, one from Algeria, the
other from Naples^asparagus kale and
the fine cos lettuces of Italy and Turkey.

Artichokes. — The name aitichoke is
commonly applied in America to a tuljer
resembling the potato, now grown ex-
tensively in some localitiis for stock feed
and for distilling alcohol, but not gener-
ally popular as food for human beings.
These are properly the Jerusalem arti-
chokes, while the real artichokes are the
unopened heads of a thistle-like plant.
These are a delicious vegetable prized by
rich and poor ahke in Europe and pro-
duced by millions in France and Italy.
The plant is a perennial, and the fine va-
rieties are propagated by suckers from
the roots of the old plants, as are pine-
apples, and do not come true from seed.
In order to introduce the culture of this
much neglected vegetable, carefully
potted suckers of several of the best va-
rieties were imported. In spite of all
precaution many died; still enough lived
to provide a stock which can soon be
multiplied indefinitely. The New York
market is supplied now from Europe,
principally from Naiiles. Artichokes have
long been prized in New Orleans, and are
grown there extensively for the local
market and for canning. It is confident-
ly expected that the culture of this deli-
cious vegetable will prove remunerative
in the South, and that they can be intro-
duced into other markets besides those
of New Orleans and New York.

EVERBEiHI.NG STRAWBERRIES. — Forthc

especial use of the suburbanite a large
everbearing strawberry of France, bred
in that country within recent years, has
been imported. These plants iiroduce
fruits for months on the same plants.
They are not likel.v to be of value to
truckers, but are just what are needed to
supply a famil.v with table fruit. A small
patch will yield berries all the season.

w

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^'^'i^.^.^.'^-R^^'^BLERS. 5 to 6 ft, very heavy, for forcing, $2.^.00 per 100.

CALIFORNIA PRIVET, AIMPELOPSIS VEITrHM
Jn^^TRTI^^'''"^'''^^^^^'^' O-amenJal GR ASs"eS

ana ariKLItSa. AU ot the above by 1000 or 10,000.
Prices given on application. Send for Wholesale List

THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO.. Elizabeth, N. J.

M«ntlnB ih» Flnn.n- BifhanK. wh«n wrltin«

ilOWWOROWMUSHRO^^

The most practical treatise on this interesting subject ever written.
ONLY 10 CENTS. Published by

AMERICAN QARDENINQ, 136 Liberty St., NEW YORK, N. Y.

— Mmllon the Flor1»t»' Elchapg* when wHtlnit

CINERARIA CYCLAMEN

PRIMULA

PANSY

LargeBoweredEnglish; Large fl. Splendeus. Kolker's Best, Holker's Giant

^, oz. $J.5U. Pure white, 100 s., 75c. y^ oz., »3.50; f, oz. $L36: |5 00 oz ■ W oz 9n'ct«

Trade pku, 60c. _ Kose,Red,etc.,100B.65c. ^ Trede Pkt° 26* ■ Trade ?k? 25c

AUGUST RULKEIR & SONS, 5a Dey St., New York.

-^ Mention the IPIoHwtw' nTehtinre when wi.|tln«

The TaoRNLESs ('actus.— .\uother for-
age plant of promise for the warmer re-
gions, and especially for the arid .section,
is the thornless cactus. This is an Op-
tuntia or prickly pear which vields enor-
mous amounts of the so-called leaves or
pads, which are in reality flattened
branches, some 10 to I,"") tons per acre
being often reported. The pads contain
only from 5 to 10 per cent, of dry mat-
ter, but being a watery fooditis adapted
to stuck in dry regions, especially where
more concentrated food seed, as" cotton
seed, can be given as well. The best sorts
are thornless, and can be cut for fodder
if desired, though if this be done no fruit
is produced. Messrs. I.athrop and Fair-
child sent the Section of Seed and Plant
Introduction an entirely smooth cactus
used for fodder in Argentine, and Mr.
Swingle, while studying the agriculture
of the Mediterranean countries, sent the
prickly pear of Sicily. This latter is
thornless, but has minute prickles. Cat-
tle, however, eat it readily, and it has
the advantage of producing delicious
fruits.

Rerry Watson & Co.

CALIFORNIA^ SEED HOUSE

-SPECIALTIES —

Onion Seed
Lettuce
Celery
Carrot
Salsify
Parsnip
etc.

Sweet Peas

Cosmos
Hollyhock
Verlsena**
Asters
Mignonette
etc.

Lima Beans

Salt Bush
Bromus Grass
Bermuda **
Johnson **
etc.

ALL CALIFORNIA GROWN. WHOLESALE ONLY.

SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA

Mention the Florlate' Exchange when writing.

CAUI.IFLOWEK. DanUb, for forcing, trade
pkt 20ct8.; oz., $2.50. Forcing radish, white tipped,
Bcarlet, globe, deep scarlet.oz. lu gib.; lb.. 50 eta. Pn usy
Trimardeau.oz. $1.75; lb. J15 00. Casaler. Bugnot. Mine.
Ferret. Ceclle Davy, etc., trade pkt. 25 eta. CaJilor-
nin Privet, rooted cutrloga, ptr lOOU. $5.00
BEAULIEU, Walker Avenue, Woodhaven, New York.
Mention the Florists' Exehance when wrltliw.

\ MICHEL PLANT - i
i -^^BULB CO. s

■ ST. LOUIS, MO. ■

■ ■

Mention the Floiiats' Exchanff* when wrlUnc.

PLANT SEED CO.

Wholesale Merchants.

jt^^^ ST. LOUIS. Jtjtjtjt

Mention the Florlste' Exchange wiieu writing.

TEITUIFOLIUM

LILy BULB3 FOR SALE. Write for prices.
F. H BUROETT, - Clifton, N.Y.

men's Defiance Miponette!

.4000 SEED8. ^

Grown under gla^B, from special selected spites, for
florlatB* use. None genuine unlesa my signature is
acrosB the face of eacn packet.

Si. 00 PER PACKET.
No seedsman htts any of my indoor grown
seed, except in sealed packets with my sig-
nature across face of each,— C U. ALLiEN,

CH AS. H. ALLEN, Floral Park, N.Y.

Mentinn tha PlnrlHto* Exrhanep wh(*n writing.

Z SURE CROP MUSHROOM SPAWN S

■ $8.00 per 100 lbs. ■

* Pamphlet Bow to Grow Mushrooms, 10c. 5

H LILIUM HtRRISII. EIRLT ROMIN NUCINTKS ■

H Special prlcea on application. H

2 WEEBER & DON, Seed Merchants & Growers, S

J 114 Chambers St., NEW YORK. J|

WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR ROCKY MOUNTAIN

Colorado Blue Spruce and the famous RooKj
Mountain Columbine our specialty.
Write for new price list.

BARTELDES & CO., Denver, Colo.

Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing.

«,» BOXES

'fe74,R«a!j^

Mention tb« FlorUU' Bxchant* whu wrIUnr

1048

Thb F=i-orisxs' Exchange.

AZALEA AMIENA

One of the best dwarf, hardy,
early flowering shrubs. Excellent
forcing plant. Well rooted plants,
from ZI2 inch pots, SIS. 00 per 100.

SAMUEL G. MOON, Morrisville, \'o!:' Pa.

M«»ntlon th** riorlatii' Exchange when writing

NATURALTENNESSEE

Feach Seed, for Narserymen.

I have procured a limited feupply of Genuine Natural
Teoneeeee Peach Seed, crop of '98.

As there Is pualtlvely no crop this seaBon, this seed Is
as good as Dew aeei) and can be depended on.

Ueware of so-called " natural seed, growth of '99."^

Shnd for Prices and Sample.

CHA9. BLACK. HlstatstO'wn, M. J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

SPRINGFIELI,
NEW JERSEY.

F. & F. NURSERIES

gS,"4rrl" TREES AND PLANTS m full assortment. Trade^Cata..«n.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

10,000 Single, OriiaineDiai Trees anil siiuiis at lloctlOD

TCJESDAY, OCTOBER 24tli, at 9.30 a.m.,
In tlie Salesroom of

NT< » /^ 1 nTnir o r</\ Horticultural Auctioneers n , ••

. F. McCARiflY & CO., 84 hawley street. Boston, Mass.

M».,.ir.Ti fh» yinrlpf" T;T«'h«nr» wh«n WTltlng

The October Purple Plum.

Luther Burbank's latest and best production. We are
the introducers and can .furnish first-class stock at lowest
prices. We have 500 acres in nursery stock — shade trees,
fruit trees, ornamental trees, shrubs and small fruit plants, in
fact anything you can ask for. Catalogue, with colored plate
picture of October Purple Plum, free. Write to. day.
STEPHEN HOYT'S SONS CO., Box 40 New Canaan, Conn.
MentloD tbe FlorlBU' Eichmag. wh.D wiiUpg

IlialfC k CIIIC CTflAir °'f EAK^, AI'IM.LS, UHERKieS, qUlNCIJ:!^
nAWC A riHC d I UuR I'GAOIIKS, man; Id bearlDg sizes ; W.OOU !>IIAIIE
. ■!■■ '" '"'"tKEJ>. all kiDds and Blze§; 510 MNUENS. UUo 16.
. ft.; 500 GOLDEN OAKS, 8 to 10 ft.; 15,HJ() EVEK<il{EENS, 2 to 10 feet: lo.iiiw SH Kl' US,

many new kinds; 20,000 C A 1,1 POKNI A Pit I VET. 2 to 0 ft.; 3,000 Colorado BLUE wrRllCE,
2 to 4 feet; 4,000 AKB<»K VIT^K trees, 4 to 7 feet; 10.(»10 HAKDY KOSES, .X strong.
Crimson. Yellow and Wnite liamblers; 1200 Pl'Kl'I.E BEECH, 4 to 9 feet; CLEMATIS.

HONEYSUCKLES, (JRAPES, Etc.; 3,000 UHOUUDENDKONS and HARDY AZALEAS,

S to 3 feet.

Florists, Landscape Arcbltects, Superintendents of Parks and all otbers wanting Btock Bhould call on me

©r write.

STEPHEN CRANE, Prop. Norwich Nurseries, NORWICH, CONN.

Meatlon the FlorUta' Exchange when writing- ^^^^^

#FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL

TREES

Small Fruits. Grapes, Shrubs, Climbing Plants, ^

Roses. Evergreens, Hardy Plants, Paeonles. ^

Largest and choicest collections lu America. W

BEST NOVELTIES #

Descriptive Illuetrated Catalogue free. ^

ELLWANCER & BARRY, i

MOUNT HOPE NURSERIES. Rochester, N. Y. L

FOR ORCHARD AND GARDEN FUtS'-niiith Year. T

lf«it]oii tb. TlorlMtar Bz.hanx. wb«D WTiumr

PiD, Scarlet, Red, 'White, Willow
10 000 '*'»^*^d- li^agXsh and Turkey, 4 to
' 10 feet.

100,000 Norway, Sugar, Sycamore and Silver Leaved, all sizes.

Catalogues on application. Send estimate ot wants for prices.

THE WM. H. MOON CO., glenwood nurseries. Morrisville, Pa.

Mantiow the Flonata' Blxchange when writlnc.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio,

Desire to call the attention of Florists and Nurserymen to their 40 acres of

HARDV ROSES, their complete assortment of KRIHX and ORM AMEMTAL,

TREES and SHRUBS, and their 44 G reenhouses ot ROSES,

PALMS, FICVS, EERMS, ETC.

Correspodence and personal inspection solicited. Trade List and Catalogues free.

MftntloD til. Plortat.' Eychon^. wnwi writing.

Veitcliii.

Large Field-Grown Plants.

$7,00perl00; »65.00perl000.

GlEmatiS Pttuiata.

Large Field-Grown Plants,

»".00 per IOC; {65.00 per ICOO.

Other Specialties. ^

SPIR/EA A. WATERER ,00 tooo

Field grown plants $5 00 |4B 00

HYDRINGEt PAHICULITA GBtNDIFLORA

100 1000

10 to 12 inches $4 50 $40 00

18 to 24 ■' 8 00 50 00

2!^ to 3 feet 8 00 75 00

VIBURNUM PLICATUM

S-lnch pot plants 600 5000

Extra fine plautg, 4 to 6 feet 25 00 200 00

Wo havo 20 acres of Hardt Sbbubs, Vinbs,

Pkrknnials, Sweet Fecitb. Cannab, Carnations.

Etc. Over l.OUO.aO HOSES In stock, emhraclng more

than a thousand varieties.
Write us. We can save you money.

# The DINQEE & CONARD CO.

West Qrove, Pa.

250,000 Miller Red Raspberry Plants

300,000 Enrly Harvest Blackberry Plants
150,000 Lucretia Dewberry Plants.

All of the above at $5.00 per 1000.
1*.23,000 Strawberry Plants, four heat leading

sorts, at $2.00 per lOUO.
I*i5.000 Peaeh. one year from the bud, and June

budded, in surplus.
'JO.OOO Japan Plums, one year from tjud, also

Id surplus.

MILFORD NURSERIES, Milford, Delaware

ALE.Y. I'ULLEN, Proprietor.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

Asparagus ^p-j-^ge". ^h mch pots, $t>.co

Acnat-afVfic Tenuissimus, 3>^ inch pots,
ASpardgUi $4DOperlL0.

Carex Variegata f^/Z!' p°*'' *'''-°°
Orevillea Robusta l^AT '"'*'• *'°°

VlftI PT? E.xtra strong fleld-grown clumps
r HJL,U 1 O of Prjiicws it Wales, $8.00 per
100; Califoruia. $ ).0U per 100.
A II of the ahove plants are in fine condition,
and are sure to give eatislactiou.

NATHAK SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich.

Mention the Florlste' Bxchange when writing.

MYRTLE

For Cemetery and Carpet work. I
have the largest and best stock In
the couDtry. Rooted cuttings, by
mall, prepaid, per 100. 6uc ; per lOOO,
$4 50. Large field-grown sods, per IW, 16.00. Delivered
free to any espreas from New York City.

1500 MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS, field-
grown, healthy plants, $3.00 per 100, f. o.b. express
New Tork City.

CALIFORNIA PRIVET, 15 to 20 In.. $2.50 per
100 ; 20 to 24 In., $3.00 per lOO ; 30 to 40 In., bushy plants,
$3.50 per 100, f . o. b. express New Tork City.

HOLLYHOCK SEED, fine double white or
mlied. large trade packet. 20c. Hardv Pinks,
Hollyhock and Sweet William i-eedllne plants,
by mall, prepaid, per 100, 50c.; per 5i>0, $2.00. The seed-
lings win be mixed to suit purchaser In 500 lots. Cash
wli h order.

F. A. BOLLES, Lawnwood, Brooklyn, N. Y.

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P. OUWERKERK

1123 Summit Ave., Jersey City, N. J.

Just received from our Holland Nurseries

RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS,

SPIR/EA JAPONICA, LILIUM SPECIOSUM

PCONIES, BLEEDING HEART

POT GROWN LILACS, HYDRANGEA IN SORTS.

CLEMATIS and H. p. ROSES, in the best sorts.

PRICES MODERATE.
IfMitloB tb* riorlst.' Exokaa*. wk.n wrltlac.

Extra fine stock, $50.00 per 1000.

Large stock of other Vines.
I,ow Prices in Quantity.

Clematis Panicuiata and Flammula.
Bignonia Radicans, Honeysuckles, Etc.

DAVID G. YATES & CO.,

Mount Airy Nurseries, PHILADELPHIA. PA.

Mention the Plorlstj' Sxohange when wrltlns.

Mention tbe Floriate' Ehichanse wh«i writlnc.

FOR FORCING.

Otaksa, Red-Branched. Thos. Hogg.

Per 100 Per 1000
4-6 crowns, $10.00 $00.00
2-3 crowns, 7.00 60.00

These are magnificent strong plants and
unusually good value for the prices asked.
We promise satisfaction to the most critical.
Order now while they can be shipped without
danger of freezing.

Jackson a Perkins Co., Newark, New York.

Mention the FlorlBts* Exchange when writing.

Reader, thlB ia j-onrcoluiMi. Let U8 know
what you are doing. It will keep your name
before your fellow-craftemen and Interest
many.

Kortli Beverly, Mass.— George Glines 1b
having a new boiler put in.

Brooklyn, N, Y.— R. Shannon & Sons, Fort
Hamilton ave., btive had their office redecorat-
ed. Their stock of roses and carnatioos is in
good shape.

Hinsdale. Mass.— Tbe fern dealers are do-
ing a rushing business this jear. Thomas Col-
lins has made large shipments recently, one cf
which was 614, OlO to a firm in ChiCago.

Parry, N. J.— T. E. Steele has resigned his
position as bookkeeper with Parry's Pomona
Nurseries to accept a position with D. Lan-
dreih & dons. Philadelphia. Mr. Steele was in
his former position for over 1" years.

Fishkill-on th€-Budton. N, Y.— Benjamin
Hammond, the slus: shot man, is something of a
local politician. Last week he called the First
A-serably Disirict Republican Convention of
Dutchess County to order, and afterwards in-
troduced a series of patriotic resolutions
which were unanimously adopted. Those
who have heard Mr. Hammond's eloquence
atS. A. F. Conventions can imagine the tenor
of tbe resolutiors.

TREES! TREES!

Mor-way, SUKar and Silver Maples
>iorway Spruce and Arbor 'Vltse.

WM. J.CHINNICK, Trenton. N.J.

Mention the IHorlwt*' Eioheng* wh^n wrttlttg.

RARE COLLECTED SEEDS

OF AMERICAN

Woody and Herbaceous Plants.

Ask lor List and Dlicountt.
PINEHURST NURSERIES,

OTTJ KATZENSTEIN, Mgr. PINEHURST, N. C.

Mention tha norlif BJxehajiy when wrttlng.

lloiwayaiidSDgaipiaplilii

A beautiful lot ot straight, smooth trees,
9 to 10 and 10 to 12 ft. We offer these low for
cash. Write us,

W. p. BRINTON, Chrisliana, Pa.

Mention Uie Florlat.* Excliange .^'..w writing

CALIFORNIA PRIVEr " Xifed ^ilnts""

2 toSVs tt , $3.00 perlOO; J20,00 per $1000.
11/2 to 2 teet, ?2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000.
Light, 2 year, good plants. 15 to 24 inches,
$1,50 per 100; $16.00 per 1000.

A large stock of Meecli's Quince.
4 to 5 teet, $5.00 per 100 ; 3 to 4 <eet. $3.00
per 100. A few Orangre and Rea*s
Mammotfa Quinces, at same prices.
This stock will please.

CHAS. BLACK, HighMtown, N. J.

Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing.

F. JAMES, """SERYMAN.

USSY (Calvados), FRANCE,

A^J^tmentTf Ftuit Tree Stocks. Forest Tree
Seedlings, Coniferae, Ornamental Shrubs,

etc., good sizes, prices low; packing extra.

Wholesale Price List free on demand.

Send your /ist of wants before gluing your orders,

you will receive quotations by return of mail ana

save dollars.

Mention th« Florlata' Bzcbanir« wh«n writing.

CABBAGE

AND

LETTUCE

CHEAP, IN L4RGE LOTS.

J. S. LINTHICUM, Woodwardsville, Md.

Mention tha IHorlBU' Exchange wb*n writing.

CABBAGE PLANTS

Field-grown, 15 cts. per 100: $1.00 per
1000; It by mail add 10 cts. per 100. Write
lor piices on large lots for fall planting.

LenrTII^E Boston Market, Tennis
K I ■ V\#B Ball. Curled Simpson,
GrandRaplde and other varieties, 15c. a 100^
$1 per 1000; I(by mail add 10c. per 100.

D A D C I B V Strong plants, 85 cts.
■ MKOUC I per 100; $2.50 a 1000;

if by mall add 20 cts. per 100.
Other Vegetable Plants In Season. Cash with order.

R. VINCENT, JR,& SON, White Marsh, Md.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

ii

October 21, 1899.

The F^lorists'

rXCHTTNGE.

1049

^rre5poi?dcf/ce

S. A. F. Elections.

Editor Florists^ Exchnjig^.

Solomon's wisdom of oUi is iimiues-
tioual)le, while tlje unwisdom of tlie mod-
ern Solomon Wise is hut " persistent per-
tinacity."

Shall we suhscribe to his opinions and
go back to machine methods and party
politics? Under the latter anyone, so
desiring, could get his man nominated
and then have nominations declared
closed, and all that sort of thing. A ring
would have a cinch on (ittiii>rs and official
perquisites.

Who wants the "spoils "system for the
S. A. F.! Honesty and being "above
board " would be regarded as " unwieldy
and cumbersome " to such methods.

The permanent success of thi S. A. F.
depends on its good management — and
let us avoid cliques.

Orove p. Rawson.

A Tribute to Canada.

Editor Florists' Exchange.

Some, indeed, a great many people to
the south of us, imagine that Montreal
and the most parts of Canada are frozen
the greater portion of the year, and, at
least, that our seasons are so short tliat
by this time we have nothing to look
upon in the shnpe of flowers. Now, for
the benefit of such, let me give you the
facts as they are at present— October 16.
This morning were cut from tlie open
ground, in good condition and fit to sell,
the following flowers, and I wish to
know if under the Stars and Stripes you
can do .better: Heliotrope, gaillardia,
marigolds, mignonette, Nicoteana afflnis,
geraniums, stocks, coreopsis, gladiolus,
sweet peas. Phlox Drummondii ; and as
for the native aster it can be seen in
great abundance in its loveliest hues, all
along the fields and woods.

What more beautiful country is there
under the sun than Canada ? How every
hill and mountain, as they put on their
Autumn dress, gleam forth with fresh
beauty and grandeur, as if all the maple
and oak trees, by some magic hand, were
turned into beds of flowers, which have
been planned and worked out b.y Na-
ture's hand; and as each day's lights
and shadows pass over them, from
morning until night, every hour affords
a rich and varied treat to those who look
upon them. S. S. Bain.

.Montreal.

Tlie Decline of Novelty Buyinsf

Among: Private Gardeners.

Editor Florists'' Exchange.

I am unable to make any comparison
between condilionscxisting 30 years ago
and those c-xisling lo-diy; but as to the
matter of private gardeners buying nov-
elties, I think that worthy novelties find
a ready sale among private gardeners,
to the extent of their facihties for caring
for same after purchasing. 1 am inchned
to think that if the average gardener,
of the present day, were to do as Mr.
<'raig says the.v were encouraged to do
in the "good old days," and "purchase
all the new and rare plants offered in the
catalogues the world over," those estab-
lisliments would soon become horticul-
tural junk shops or mu.seums of curiosi-
ties, freaks and monstrosities. There are
comparatively few private establish-
ments where the gardener can do more
than try a few of the novelties offered
each year, and so far as my experience
and observation goes they do purchase
ail that they can conveniently care for
and use.

If there have been fewer novelties sold
(proportionate to the amount of general
business done) in recent years, than what
were .sold :iO years ago, I should attri-
bute it to the possession of a more prac-
tM.il knowleilge of horticulture by the
Wiiltliy classes, and so far from deplor-
ing the tact should consider it a sign of
liealthy progress. Novelty-buying, as
mentioned by Mr. Craig, I should con-
H'ler a fad. Plant and flower buying to-
'■■•ly is practically a necessity with the
uialthy and well-to-do classes. But
tliey want something that will be of
practical value to them, and instead of

buying a plant simply because it is new
or rare they bu.v something that will be
of some u.«e to tlieni.

The best p.-itroiis of the florist to-day
are the hard-headed (and, perhaps, some
will say hard-hearted), thoroughly prac-
tical business men, and while they inaj'
l)ossess millions they are not buying a
lilant, or anything else, simpl.y because it
is new.

I will repeat, I believe that there are as
good prospects for selling worthy novel-
ties to-day as there ever was, "but the
horticultural public has learned that a
beautiful illustration, and a dazzling de-
scription, do not make a plant valuable
or useful. I. L. PowelIj.

[Other comtnunications on this subject
will appear in a future issue.]

The Help Problem.

'Editor F/orists' Exchange.

In reply to your favor, regarding Mr.
Bain's article on help in this countr.y, I
would say that I can hardly agree with
him in the conclusion he arrives at as to
the .\merican boy and the Belgian work-
man. My experience has been that the
better class of workmen in this countr.v
take a greater interest in their work, and
during a given number of hours produce
better results than is the case abroad; in
fact, one man here will do the work of at
least two in Europe. Here a mau has
more incentive to work, as he can, if he
chooses, always better his condition,
either by advancing to higher places in
his line, or starting in business for him-
self.

I think the trouble frequently is with
the employer; flr.stl.y.in asking too much
work from his employees or not giving
them the chance to improve their condi-
tion. I have in mind several well-known
firms, which have old employees, and
also have supplied the trade with an
active and intelligent class of workmen.
In my own case I always endeavor to
have one or more boys on the place, v\'ho
learn my ways, and eventuallj' either re-
place employees who leave to better
themselves, or to start in business for
themselves. I have one man who has
been with this firm since a boy, and who
is now an old man. The inajorit.v of my
men have been with me from 10 to 25
years, and a number are now holding re-
sponsible positions throughout the coun-
try; while a few are doing a successful
business on their own account

I consider we have a very intclUgent
and progressive labor class in this coun-
try, who feel and know that it depends
largely on their own effort how high they
can rise in their profession. With but few
exceptions the present successful men of
the trade started at the bottom of the
ladder. John H. Taylok.

Bay Side, N. Y.

Editor Florists' Exchange.

I am in receiptor your favor of the IGth
inst., in which yon call m.y attention to
an article appearing in the Florists' Ex-
change on Ocotber 14, relative to Mr.
Bain's remarks on the existing necessity
for good help in America, and asking my
opinion thereon. I did not read the lull
text of Mr. Bain's article, but I quite
agree with him that there is, and always
will be, need for good help; without a
knowledge of the exact conditions as
they exist in Belgium, I am at a loss to
make auy comparison on my own ac-
count. This I will say, that from per-
sonal observation, the average young
American is more than able to hold his
own, as far as my experience has gone,
with the imported florist. This refers
more particularly to theamount of work
he will get through his hands, and does
not refer to the amount of technical
knowledge of the trade which either may
possess.

It seems to me that the help question
must always be largely a problem be-
tween employer and employee, the old
saying " Like master, Uke man," holds
good. As a rule, you will find that the
successful, enterprising man, in every line
of business, seems to be always fitted
withtheljestkindof help.andit Is largely
because of the example he sets and the
care he takes to see that the men perform
their duties. You will generally find, too,
that the men on such a place are more
satisfied than when under an employer
who does not look after them so closely,
and who does not actually command
them and show the way.

Patrick O'Mara.

Editor Florists' Exchange.

I do not think I can add an.vthing to
this discussion that would be of any
practical benefit. Natural causes, such

as increased density of population and
consequent increased competition will
finally work the reform needed by some
managers. The inefficiency of help is
somewhat the fault of the manager,
(iood managers are apt to have good
help; poor managers most frequently
have the other class. I have found the
average help in the fiorist business about
the same as in other businesses with
which I have been connected. There are
drawbacks in every fine of trade; even
printers have their troubles.

C. W. Ward.

Never let a man, who Is heart and aoul
with your business, leave your employ if
there is the slightest chance of retaining
him, say the Drygoodsman. He is the
reserve force of your work and is the sup-
porting army for all uggressive move-
ments. There may be hundreds who can
be hired for a great deal less money, but
it is like dropping coins into the sea. The
man who i)uslies and I)ull8, who sug-
gests and carries out, offers ami fulfills,
is not measured entirely by dollars and
cents, and you cannot afford to let him
go because another is a little cheaper.

SELECTED
FOR FANCY
STORE TRADE

AZALEAS

Our First Consignment

Is now unpacked and the plants are in fine condition and of good shape.
We can furnish same in sizes :

10 to 12 inch, 12 to 14 inch, 14 fo 16 inch,

in the most popular and best selling varieties. (Shipped from Chicago.)
WVLWE, FOR PRICES.

cKioAoo VAUGDAN'S SEED STORE „r """

84-86 Randolph St.

■ Barclay Street

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

PL 7 l\\ V^ IX^L ^^^ IMMEDIATE
r\JLr\\^\Ll\\D SHIPMENT

We take pleasure in offering for immediate delivery, f. o. b. New York City,
Indian Azaleas, leading market kinds, shapely plants, well headed, at the prices
quoted below. They are shapely specimens and will make splendid plants for
winter and spring decoration. These plants will be carefully packed and can be
safely sent by freight to any part of the country. per dnz. Per iro

10 to 12 inch heads $4 50 $35 00

12 to 14 " " 6 00 45 00

14 to 16 " " 7 00 55 00

16 to 18 " " 15 00

18 to 20 " " 25 00

20 to 24 " " 30 00

PETER HENDERSOII I CO., 35 1 37 Cortlandt St., NEW YORK.

IfentloD th« Florlata' Bxthanffe wban wiiUnc

iiiiAZALEA INDICA

Our Azaleas are finer this year than

ever ; they are well budded and in good

shape, bound to give satisfaction. The

varieties are in market sorts only.

/*#ia^l^'^ Perdoz. 100 10(0

^....■I«SE^ !) to 11 in. diam. $3.50 $25.00 $225.00

h 10 to 12 " 4.00 30.00 275.00

r mi- t ^^^■'- ra i ^igiit'AwSK !•* to 16 in. diam | 6.50 $ 50.00

/ <J3i4,'^;/ W' i^iflfca^ " .... 12.00 90.00

^ '^!7^1~^ r r^'fWL^ ■'''W'J^V'^ 18 to 20 ■• .... 15.00 110.00

20 inch, and up, from $2.00 to $4.00 each.

Further, we have on hand :

ACACIA PARADOXA, strong plants, 50c.,

75c. and $1.00 each.
METROSIDEROS, bushy, 50c. and 75c.
' ' standard,

from $1.00 to $2.00 each.

ASPIDISTRA, variegated, 10 to 15 leaves $1.00 and $1.50 each.

green, 18 to 20 leaves 1.25 "

RHODODENDRONS for forcing, well-budded 50e. each ; $5.00 per doz.

Specimen plants, well-budded, 3-4 ft $3.00 each.

These Rhododendrons are very showy; one plant forced well wiU decorate
a large store window.
KALMIA LATIFOLIA, budded 35c. each; $3.50 per doz.

HYACINTHS FOR POTS.

In the best forcing varieties, named per 100, $5.50; per 1000, |50.00

A few thousand Dutcll Roman Hyacinttis. In order

to clear out, we offer, as long as they last, for $ 1 8.00 per 1 000.

Also a Knll Line of XuUps, Crocus, Karclssus, Daflfodlls, etc.

BOBBINK & ATKINS, Rutherford, N. J.

Mention tne FlorlaU' Exchange when wrttlns.

1050

THe F=I-ORISTS' EXCHANGE.

Raw. 10 cents per line (8 wordfl). each Ineertlon-
CaS^th order. 'tIiIe rate applies only to BUim Ion
wanted advertlaements and when set eolld, without
Seplay. Display advertlBements «1.00 per nch \\ hen
leuers are to be addressed In our care add 10 ctB. to
tover expense of forwarding.

AIYOUNG man wants situation as aasifitant in
«reenhou?e. W. Janseii, HOO W. Hist St.. N. Y

■P'LOBIST. (ierman. BiuBle. aKe 32. with 18 years'
■^ practical experience In every branch, under
^lasBor outelde, wmifs altnalion. Addrees (J. \V..
care J. Farley. 419 Madison 8t.. Hoboken. N. J.

POSITION as foreman <•? aa^lstaut wanted by
-•^ grower, thornuKh in all brandies, palms, ferns,
roaea and carnathms; deslbiner and decorator; 2(j
years' experience ; best references, private or com-
mercial. F. L.. care Florists' Exchange.

PERMANENT place wanted by a German. 2(5
^ with experience ; competent grower of palms
ferns, carnations, etc., for New York market
BtrlcMy sober and Industrious. F. Small. 99 East 3d
Bt., Windsor Terrace. Brooklyn. N. Y.

SITUATION wanted as workloii foreman or second
aasistant; comieicnt rose grower well up In all
bra aches uf the business, married, 2 children, ready
for engagements after November 1st; it years' ex-
perience, the best of reference; never have been
discharged. Address P. Conroy. P. O. Box 334,
MadisoD, N. J.

HELP WIIITED

Bftte 81 per inch. No adv. less than 50o.

W^ ANTED.

A young man who UDderatands growing
carnations and bedding plants ; permanent
place to the right man ; state wages.
John nicGowan, 9 Park St., Orange, N. J.

W^ANTED.

Two experienced men wbo are
rapid in potting: Roses and can
take care of same. Temperate.

THE ELIZABETH NOBSERT CO.,
Elizabeth, N. J.

WANTED.

An all around mao to take charge of
greenhouse and asaist in decorating; must be
thoroughly experienced In filling fern diehes
and Jardinieres. Apply in person.

HART. 1000 Madison Ave., New York.

Mr ANTED AT ONCE.

A single, sober, honest foreman to take charge
of a retail commercial place, lO.OUO feet of
glass; no roses, mostly bulbs and bedding
plants; must have experience in selling plants
and budding out. Address

Florist, care Carrier Ko. 6,
Boston, Mass.

SALESMAN WANTED.

A sober, energetic young man, of good
addreas, for permanent position as traveling
salesman for well-known Eastern firm. Must
understand the plant and bulb lines. Give
reference, experience, etc.; confidential.

J, W,t care American Gardening,

136 Liberty St., New York.

W^ANTED.

A good up-to-date working fiorist, 8ing;le, on
commercial place, growing carnations, violets,
etc.; must have good reference. Call or
address

N, M. COMJ.Y, Bustleton, Phila.

12VANTEO.

A first-class Salesman and Makerup ; must
have first-class New York City leference and
be strictly sober; permanent position to suit-
ableparty; send referenceandsalary expected.

care Florists* CxctiauKe.

STORE MAN

Wanted to take charge of store doing the
best trade in a western city of 3ii0,000. Must be
a first-class decorator and cut flower worker ;
wages 811)0 per month. In answering give
name ana address of every former employer.
If not accustomed to first-class trade, or if you
get drunk or gamble, do not answer, as we
shall investigate thoroughly.

JP, C, care Florists' Exchange.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

HELP WtNTED.

W^ ANTED.

A young German, single, to work about
greenhouse; one who has recently landed in
this country preferred.

K. m, care Florists' Exchange.

'Wanted Seedsman.

A young man witli general knowledge
of seed business who is willing to work
for moderate salary and show Ills ability
for advancement. Preference given to
one who has some experience in selling
to trade and truckers. If you drink no
use applying, as thorough investigation
will be made: state references.

F. M., care Florists' Exchange.

MISGEIUHEOUS WIHTS.

Rate SI per Inch. No adv. less than 60c.

W^ ANTED.

Wholesale catalogues on seeds, bulbs and nursery
""'"'• L. NIELSEN,

P. O. Box 184,

Wallaston, Mass.

BUSiliESS OPPORTUmTIES.

Bate SI per Inch. No adv. less than 50c.

CHD CAI r At ahargaln,4greenhoi]Bes(6500ft.
run OnUC of 16x24 glasBl. 1 acre of ground or
more- In pood order, etoiked with roses, caroatlons.
BTHllasL: at New liochelle, N.T.. 30 minutes from Grand
Central Station, N. Y. ; fare oy trolley, 8c.

F. O., care Florists' Exchange.

FOR SALE.

An old-estalillshed Horticultural and Florist
business, established for 20 years. Price
moderate. Long lease ; a fine opportunity for
a business man. For particulars apply to

J. W. SNEDEKER,

r. ^?.'"S *!*■• 90 Nassau St., N. Y.

Bennett Building,

FOR SALE.

Two greenhouses. 150 ft. in length, sashes in
grod condition. Also two Hitchings boilers
und ventilating appnratu8, and a quantity of
four-inch pining. Can be seen on premises,
Archdeacon's, Palisade and Paterson avenues,
Wtst Hoboken, N. J., or apply at

ARCHDEACON CO.,

110 Murray St., New York.

MISCELllllEOUS.

Rate $1 per Inch. No adv. less than 50c.

FOR SALE.

Fourteen boxes 7x9 Glass, $1.00 per box.
Indurated Fibre Cut Flower Vases, six 3 in.,
five 4 in., five 5 in., one 6 in. and one 8 in.,
the lot for $2.00.

CHAS. B. KLINE,

Red Banfe, I«i. J.

SHIPPING AND

MARKETING TAG

Preserve your identity on the stock you send
into market by the use of our water-proof
Shipping and Marketing Tag. Prices and
samples on application to

THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE,

P, O. Box 1697, New York

Brooklyn, N. Y.

A. L. MlUor, .Jamaica avenue, is just
completing a new house, 80x18 feet. Cy-
press lumber was used tlirougliout and
the heating and ventilating apparatus
Avas put in by I..ord & Burnliam. Among
tlie newer chrysanthemums that Iiave
been tried this year, G. C;. Kalb, white,
has made fine blooms, being a better
tlower and coming in earlier than Berg-
mann. DahUas are in fine shape again,
though the frost cut them severely; they
are now throwing out flowers in great
]irofuKiou and from 4,000 to (i.oOO are
disjiiised ot weekly. Mr. Miller has a
good stock of the baby primrose, also an
elegant batch of medium-sized rubbers.

Cincinnati.

Market Report.

Business is very good. The early
ehrysanthemums are about gone and
better kinds are now coming in,sellingat
]iriees that are more in keeping with the
cfuality of the goods. Kobinson is show-
ing up" nicelv and sells readily at .¥2 per
dozen, while Cilory ot the Pacific ranges
from 10c. to 15c. l<'\ineral work consti-
tutes the principal business of the stores.
although a few wedding orders have also
helped out.
Society Meeting.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Florists' Society was held at the rooms
Saturday evening. Theodore Bock was
appointed judge for the coming monthly
exhibitions. Two names were handed in
for membership— Mr. W. A. Proctor and
his gardener, Wm. Jackson; quite a lot of
committee worli was also attended to.
The exhibits the coming season will un-
doubtedly surpass those of former years.
Jottings.

Our visitors during the week were
W. Rolker, New York; W. F. Law, Shel-
byville, Ind.
The I.awson*s Rival.

R. Witterstaetter has just left me
six blooms of his new pink seedUng car-
nation, No. 557A; the Lawson's rival.
The flower measures 21/2 to 3 inches in
diameter now, is very fragrant, having
good stem, calyx and form, and is cer-
tainly a flue grower. Look out for it in
Februai-y, if all goes well.

E. G. GlLLETT.

Knoxvllle, Tenn.

There has been a good demand for
flowers all through the Summer. Large
funeral and wedding orders have kept the
florists busy. The long drought, with
very hot weather, seriously injured many
carnations. Violets in the field made a
fine growth, and the CaUfornia are bloom-
ing nicely in the open and find a ready
sale.

The flower parade ot the carnival was
the most pleasing as well as the most at-
tractive, and the streets were crowded
with people to view it— many of the car-
riages were trimmed with natural
flowers. American Beaut.v, La France
and Perle roses were extensively used,
as well as Marquis de Montmort and
Mme. F. Bergmaun chrysanthemums.
Notes.

The mother of C. Baum died on the
11th and was buried on the 13th inst.

C. L. Baum has added two houses to
his plant— one 100x12, the other, 50x12
feet.

C. W. Crouch has his new 100x40-foot
house completed and planted with roses,
soUd beds being used. The plants have
started off very well and promise a heavy
crop later on. He is now building a forc-
ing house 100 feet long. His chrysanthe-
mums arelookingfine; hehascommeuced
cutting some good Bergmann and Mont-
mort. H. Y.

St. Louis.

Weather and Trade Conditions.

The weather for the past ten days
has Ijeen hot and sunsliiny, with the ther-
mometer ranging well up toward 90 de-
grees in the day time. In consequence
flowers of all kinds have been forced out
very raiiidl.v. Roses, especially, havebeen
a glut, aiid'are Ukely to stay so for sev-
eral clays yet: even Beauty has been very
plentiful. Carnations, so far, liave not
been in over suppl.v, but indications are
that they soon will be, as they are com-
ing in very fine.

The first chrysanthemums arrived on
October 16; they were Glory of the Pa-
cific and Mrs. F. Bergmann, and were of
very good quality.

Violets are being wasted in large lots:
the quality is not good, owing to the
warm weather.

Business, in general, is rather quiet.
Club Meeting.

The Florists' Club held its regular
meetiug October 12; the attendance was
small. The chairman of show committee
re|p(iitecl that the total amount of premi-
ums suhsi-rilied to ilate reached $1,827,
wliiih includes the Sliaw prizes of .$500.
The.se will be offered in tlie ])rogram,
which will be ready in a few days. In
addition there will be the club's offerings,
which will make quite a nice .sum to be
competed for. After a lengthy discussion
for and against, it was decided to charge
50c. admission to the show this year.
^Miether this is for tlie best or not re-
mains to be seen. It was further decided
not to issue any passes tor Friday — our
society niglit. It was also agreed, by
vote ot the club, that all delinquent mem-

bers, after being duly notified, would not
receive the pass and complimentary
tickets, as usual, unless dues were paid
by date of next meeting— November 9.

'The resignation of C. W. Wors was ac-
cepted. Mr. Wors some time ago lost a
little son by death. Through an over-
sight, the usual action of the club, when
a death in a family of one of its members
occurs, was not taken, and the club ex-
presses it regrets and sorrow for its
neglect. .

visitors.

H. Weber, ot Oakland, Md.; Win-
fried Rolker, New York, and G. Tielman,
Marion, Ind. C. C. S.

Boston.

Indian Summer Hurts Trade.

Our city has been experiencing
"Indian Summer "weather of late, which
has had a rather demoralizing effect on
regular trade. Business also suffered the
last two days of the past week from the
visit of Admiral Dewey to Boston. As
is usual on such occasions, the public is
too much occupied with other things to
think ot purchasing flowers. There was
but very little decorating done of any
advantage to the florists. A little laurel
festooning was used at City Hall, and
more at the Public Library, but on
,Saturdav evening at the banquet at the
Algonquin Club, tendered by Governor
Wolcott to the Admiral, there was a
large table decoration.

The warm weather has increased the
quantity ot stock, and the demand being
weakened from the same cause, has
affected prices, which have dropped with
a thud.

Chrysanthemums are now too plenti-
ful tor their own good; they also hurt
the sale of other flowers. Ivory has ap-
peared among the whites. Bergmann
are very abundant at $6 per 100, Ivory
bringing $8. Yellows are to be had this
week in greatly increased quantities and
range from .$6 to $10 per 100. Glory of
the Pacific and Pink Ivory are the lead-
ing pinks, the former being very plentiful
at from $4 to $6 per 100; extras bring
$8. Pink Ivory goes at $6 and .$8. Wm.
Nicholson is now cutting flowers from a
very fine earl.v red variety, Mons. Henj.
Geroud, which he thinks will be all
through before any of the other red ones
come in. He has no trouble in getting
$2 per dozen.

Carnations are over plentiful and mov6
slowI.y. Prices have fallen, the finest
grades now making but $1.50 per 100,
while very good ones of all kinds sell tor
$1.25 and even $1. Daybreak seem to
be scarcer than the other varieties.
Roses, too, are in overstock. Beauty are
now in good supply ; they sell fairly well
at from $() tor short grades to $25 per
100.

There is a limited supply ot very good
violets (for the season) on the market,
which clean up well at 75c. tor single
and $1 per 100 for double. Poorer ones
are plentiful enough at 50c. to 60c. per
100. Valley is in good supply at $2 to
$4. Mignonette is improving in size and
makes $1 to $3 per 100. Welch Bros,
had some extra-sized valley on Tuesday,
which was stunning. This they are re-
ceiving aliout three times a week.
The News.

Harry Prim, ot Chapman place,
was married on Tuesday evening.

The Host on Co-operative Flower Grow-
ers' AsHc.cialion held their annual meet-
ing and haniiuet at Y'oung's Hotel on
the evening of October 14. About thirty
members were present. President Stickel
presided. Among those called upon to
speak were Messrs. Wm. A. Bock, Fred.
R. Mathieson, Wm. H. Elliott, E. N.
Peirce and F. J. Norton. At the business
meeting the election ot ofHcers resulted
as follows: President, W. C. Stickel; vice-
president, E. N. Peirce: secretary and
treasurer, Geo. Cartwright; Board of
Directors, Messrs. Mann, Edgar, Fisher,
Nicholson, Sutermeister and Walsh.

Philip L.Carbone has returned after an
extencled trip abroad.

.1. Harrigan, of Foxboro, and H. K.
Southworth, ot Stoughton, have com-
menced cutting Campbell violets ot good
quality.

Wm. H. Elliott is sending, in a fine lot
ot chrysanthemum plants, which meet
with read.v sale. F.J.N.

0

No n' Heady
for Delivery.

omnieFGial
Violet GDltDie.

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I

October 21. 1899.

Twe F=LORISTS' EXOHHNGE.

1051

4 inch RUBBERS All Sold

We have still a few plants, 6 inch pots, 2 feet
to 3>^ feet high, at 40 cents.

Top-layers, 8 to 14 inches, at 25 cents.

RUXTON FLORAL AND NUASERY COMPANY

RUXTON, MD.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Polly Rose

Chrysanthemum, the best
early white tdat can be
had. Stock plants, $1.50
per doz.; $10 00 per lUU.

J.H.FiBSSBr/'^>*ererWestHobok8n,N.J.

Mention the Florlits' Exchang^e when wrltlBC

A Set ot rlie .1 Best Sweet Scented

CUT GREENS AND LEAVES

30 Dioama Alba, 20 Myrtus odoratus, 20 Apple
Geranium. 20 Nutmeg Geranium, 20 Lemon
Verbena, 100 plants, by mail, $5.itD.

The best well known French perfume Pog-
ostemon Patchouli, new on market, 4 plants
by mail (cash with order, pleaat), $1,00.

ALBERT KNAPPER. Clemalist, Frankford, Phila., Pa,
Mention th« Plorlats' Exchans* when wrltlns.

PKNSIES

Strong, for Winter-blooming, $1.C0 per 100.
IVIES From 4 to 8 runners, $9.00 per 100.

CALIFORNIA VIOLETS $4oo per m

Cash with order, please.

L. HOEBEL, Fort Lee, N.J.

Mention the Florlets' Exchange when wrltlns.

VIOL-ETS

MARIE LOUISE.

Field-grown, fine thrifty stock, perfectly
clean and healthy, $3.60 a 100 : $30.00 a ICOO.

CASH WITH ORDER PLBASE.

R. KILBOURN, Clinton, New York.

Mention the norlsts' Exchange when writing.

Stock Planls,'Mums

Ready Now.

Gastelller.Berfirmatiii, c r u
Pacific, Merry Monarcti OC. tEOll
and Velio w moiiarcl!*

Cash with Order.

A. A. WHITBRED,

AliTONA, PA.

Mention the Florists' Rxctaan^e when writing.

VIOLETS

Campbell, Luxonne, and Princess of Wales.

Selected field-grown clumps $5.00 per ItO

Extra selected fleld-grownclumps 8.C0 *'

LILY OF THE VALLEY

Highest Grade-All 3 Years Old.

From Cold Storage — for present delivery,
$13.0J per lOliO Pips; Case of 2600, $28.60.

Hamburg Pips, heat grade, $9.75 per 1000 Pips;
Case of 2500, $23.60.

Berlin Pips, heat adapted for early forcing,
$10.75 per 1000 Pips; Case of 2500, $35.75.

D. LANDRETH & SONS,
looi Market St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Mention the Plorlets' Exchanre when wrltlnr.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS fl^^!^^.

Wide awake florists please note date upon
which i>A8T blooms were cut from the follow-
ing varieties; after which, to be honest to yuur-
splf von. should invest in sam*-.

HI. de 3Iontmortt Oct. 8. per doz. $1.50

Willow Broo.., liirye flue

white " 10, " ."J. 00

llHrry A. Parr. fine yellow " 14, ■' .'{.00

(;iory ol the Pacific " 14. " 1.00

I'Uily Harriett, flne pink " 14. " .'i.OO

(ieo.S. Knlb " 13, " 1..50

ISereraann '* 16, '• 1.00

Whilldin " 18, '• 1.50

October Suntifaine, large

lUi-yeilow " 18. " .1.00

M.IIemlerBon.deep yellow" 18, " 1.50

At this date, Oct. i8f,h, Ivory is ,iust ready to
cut; ahove ureal I earlier than Tvnry .

1500 eacli Hector aud Hvellna
Carnation Plants left, line plants, $0.00
per HW: $i0.ti0 per lOmi; 2 (00 for $90.00.

H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md.

Mention the Florists' Excbajige when writing.

Chicago Florists vs. W. Madison. —

On the night <it October 1.3 five of the
FloriHts' bowlin;.^ team tried conclusions
with the W. Madison, a cltib belODging
to the leagues of this city. There were
five on each side as follows:

Florists — Winterson, Degnan, Hur-
Bon, Henderson and Asmus.

W. Madison— Kelly, Brown, Hellies,
I»ral<e and Churzaten.

Three games were played, the Florists
beating their opponents by 173 pins.
The result follows:

Florists — First game, 877; second
game, 787; third game, 846. Total,
2„510.

W. Madison. — First game, 770; second
game, 703; third game, 804. Total,
2,337. Ess.

New York vs. Fiatbush.— The second
match in the series between these two
clubs was pla.ved Thursday night last
on the Fiatbush alleys and resulted in a
victory for Fiatbush. In the first game
the New York team led up to the seventh
frame, when L.Schmutz commencedmak-
ing strikes; he made five consecutively,
and helped materially to win the game,
his score being 201. In the second game
Fiatbush had it from the beginning, E.
Dailledouze rolling a fine game of 214.
A third and consolation game was
played, t)ut the New Yorkers found but
pO(jr consolation in it, being beaten
heavier than in either of the previous
gtimes.

The match now stands a tie, and the
concluding rubber will be played on a
neutral alley in the near future. Follow-
ing are the scores :

NEW YORK.

12 3

p. O'Mara 131 142 175

F. Traendly 134 If 9 If 8

A.S.Burns 154 169 122

T. Roehrs 121 129 169

J. W. Withers 117 118 127

T. Lang- 186 153 137

Total 813 818 828

FLATBtJSH.

1 2 3

P.Riley 133 137 161

A.Zeller 147 134 178

L. Schmutz 201 126 183

J.l. Raynor 115 127 144

D. y. Mellis 136 166 J21

E. Dailledouzi- 158 214 179

Total 889 894 966

New York. — The following scores were
made Monday evening last :

12 3

Traendly 1P5 109 103

A. S. Burns 145 147 140

W. liurns 77 84 70

Schenck 101 123 121

Withers 117 121 148

Marshall 144 143 1.53

Slehrecht 118 166 123

.1. Lang 66 89

Doulan .. 99

The North Hudson Florist Bowling
flub has reorganized, and the members
will roll every Wednesday evening, dur-
ing the season, at Heflich's alleys, corner
.Summit and Paterson avenues. West
Hoboken. They are read.v to meet any
other clubs who would like to challenge
them. The officers are: Captain, Ocorge
Brown; secretary, George Kogge, and
treasurer, Wm. Hillebreclit.

ill

Madison, N. J,

The regular monthly meeting of Morris
I'ounty Gardeners and Florists' Society,
held in Xlasonic Hall. Madison, Wednes-
day,wasa"red letter" nightinthehistory
of "this organization, and the members
made it an open night and brought
many friends with them to hear Mr.
,1. K. M. L. Fartpihar talk on the "Gar-
dens, Fields and Flowers ot Japan." The
lantern was operated by Mr. James
Farquhar, who flashed pictures upon the
screen in rapid succession, about 200 in
all being shown to illustrate the lec-
turer's remarks. Mr. Farquhar said
Japan was in truth the "flowery king-
dom," and the love of flowers was an
inherent trait among the Japanese; in
fact, he was much impressed when pro-
curin.g his passport by one of the warn-
ings expressed thereon — that the traveler
must not cut or injure any tree.

A. H.

Utica, N. Y.— F. E. Shaw has opened a
flower store at 244 Genesee street.

Utica, N. Y. — W. .1. Crowe has opened
a retail store at 4 I^afayette street, this
city.

El Paso, Tex. — H. A. Viezer has opened
a new flower store at 40G San Antonio
street.

Erie, Pa. — The Gannon Cut Flower
Company has opened a store here at 705
State street.

Lowell.Mass.— Patten & Roberts have
opened another floral establishment at
Merrimac Square.

Jamaica Plai.n, Mass. — About Novem-
ber 1 L. C. Margot will move into his
new store at 69fj Center street.

Wollaston, N. Y. — L. Nielsen, formerly
with L. C. Pilat, Sing Sing, N. Y., has
rented greenhouses and started in busi-
ness here.

WoBURN, Mass. — Frank E. Gustin, of
Winchester, has bought 2o acres f)f land
from John Winn, and will erect large
greenhouses.

Crestli.ne, O. — Henry Messner and his
brother-in-law, Otto .Schubert, have
formed a partnership to operate the
Keystone Conservatories here.

Brooklyn, N.Y'.— A. E.Reich, Railroad
avenue and Hill street, has gone into
partnership with .las. Brozat, and the
business will be carried on under the
name of Reich cSi Brozat. They grow
cut flowers and general bedding stock for
retail and wholesale trade.

Nyack, N. Y. — Courtney & Deutcher are
now operating the houses formerly be-
longing to Charters Bros. Roses, carna-
tions and smilax are grown chiefly. The
firm is anew one, consisting of John R.
Butcher, formerly with his father here_
and H. .S. Courtney, of Attleboro, Mass|

(]oniineriiial

No w Read,}'
lor Delherj.

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Page 1081

Violet Giillure.

KOMADA BROS.

MANUFACrUReRS OF

Florists' Wire Designs

931 "WOOD STREET,

PHILADELPHA.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

BOSTON FERN |„SrM

and 10 Inch pots, at 150.00. $75.00, and fldOOO a 110.
CASH OR REFEHENCE PLEASE.

L. H. FOSTER, ITi^eet. DorchestBr Mass.

Mention th« Florists' Exchange when writing.

COCOS NUCIFERA

Fine large plants, 25 to 40c. each.
NEPHROLEPIS EXALT ATA BOSTON-

lENSlS. field-srown, ready for 3-inch pots,
»10 00 per 1000.
Orchids, Tlllandsia. Zamias. Crinamg,
Agaves, Canuas, Caladiume, Cacti,
Ananas, Eugenias,
And many other tropical trees and plants.

SOAR BROS .Little River, Florida.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

FOR SALE CHEAP, Or Will Trade

Following large, specimen, decorative plants, all
In heavy irun-bound tube. They are without doubt,
fiomeoflhn finest specimens in the couotry.and co^l
the foraer owner over fISO.OJ each. There is no
price pet on them and they must be sold at once.
Make offer. Latama Borbonica, inSOlnchtub: ten
Brand leaves. 7 ft. high and 10 ft. spread; each leaf
about 3 ft. 6 in. long; a Branfl symmetrical sneclmen.
In perfect 'londitlon. Painlanus U tills, in 30 in. tub;
main sfom 24 In. In rtr- uin., with 3 pnnEi slartlntf
about 24 in. ffom tub and extending outward abnut
i ft .the three wi-orle* of leaves Coverinir a space of
about 8 ft ; the leaves a^e about \ in. wide, and the
plant 18 tn sulendid order, VarieBated ( entury
Plant, In 24 in. tub. about 35 yrs. od and weli pre-
perved. Spread and helBht about 6 ft. Also 3 larte
Rubber Plants. flbi>ut 12 ft. high. Address

C. S. HORN & CO., Wilmington, Del.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Selaginella Denticulata ^^oXpe^t^:

COI,E|JS, mixed, good asHortment, rooted, per 100,
50c. AlsoGeranlumB, AliernautheraB. Petunias, etc.

E. 1. RAWLINQS, Quakertown, Pa.

Galax Leaves.

CHAS. H. RICKSECKER, LInvllle, N. C.

CALAX LEAVES

Brilliant Bronze and Green.

$1.85 per 1000. Price in quantity on application.

HARRY A. BUNYARD,

42 West 28th Street, New Tork Cltj

Uentlon th« Flortsu' Exch&nfre when wrltlnic.

liBEEII 6HLHI

New crop now ready,
^1.00 per 1000.

FINEST BRONZE

From cold storage.

S3.00 per 1000, all in 5CO0

cases.

HARLAN P. KELSEY,

Buiiinn'g°." Boston, ^ass.

Mt^ntlnn the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

LUFIA STARS

Red and yellow, for Chrifitmas ; sample
by mail, 15c. each; also all kinds of

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES
and DECORATING GREEN

euCH A8

CUT PALM LEAVES,

HEMLOCK, LAUREL,

'WILD SMILAX, etc

SEND FOR PRICES.

S. J. LIMPRECHT,

1 1 9 West 30th St., New York.

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WE MUST HAVE ROOM

At present, every steamer arriving in Phil-
adelpnia from Antwerp has on board immense
quantities of choice plnnt«. bought in Belgium
and Holland, under special personal selection,
by GODFREY ASCHMANN, who has just
returned from his European trip by the
steamer Westernland, arriving in New York
October 10th.

Please read the following: special low
qaotatlons on flrgt-cl»68 stock only:

AZALEA INDICA '^^?,''Zy!!i^g

Mme. V. S. Cruysen. Vervteana, Deulsche

Perle, B. A. Alba, Doctor Moore, Apollo,

Empress of lodia, etc., at the rate of

$36.00 per hundred.
FICIIS ELASXICA , 6 in. pots. 20 to 24 In.

hiirli, J51III per doz
ARAUCARIA EXCELSA,5H in. potS,

80 cts. ; 5 in. pots, 50 cts.
The fine, liPHUtiful new palm CORVPHA

AVSTRALIS, in 5 in. pots, 20 in. high,

50 cts.
CHIPiESe PRIMROSES, Rupp's

strain, bloom at Christmas, 4 in., $6.00 to

$6 on per 100.
PRIMULA OBCOPtlCA, i inch $5.00

per lOil.
SOLANITM (Jew's Cherry), 4 in., $5.00 a 100.
CYPERUS, or UMBRELLA PALMS, 4 in.,

$7.i'0 per 100.
CVCLAMEM GRA?«DIFLOR A,

4 in , $1 W per duz. ; 5 in., $1.50 per doz.
CBRVSAMXBEMIIMS, standard vara.,

mixed, 4 in.. $.5,011 per 100 ; 6 in., $1.00per doz.
CALLA LILIES, large plants, showing

buds 6 in., $2.00 per doz.
HARDV IW, 3in. pots, 1 ft., $3.00 per 100.
DRAC.S?iA INDIVISA, 2!^ in. pots,

$5.i'li per 100.
SXOCKS, White, Cut and Come Again,

214 in. pots, $3.t'0 per 100.
HYDRANGEA, pink only, 6 in. pots,

$1.80 per doz. ; 6 in. pots, $1.50 per doz.
When ordering plants state if pots are

wanted.
DUXCH HYACIPJXHS, single varieties,

liKht blue, dark blue, pure white and rose,

$4.50 per 100.
VOI« SION DAFFODIL, $17.00 a 1000.
Xor RNESOL XULIP8, $18 00 per 1000.
WHIXE ROMANS, $18.00 per 1000.
C.\SH With Order, Please.

GODFREY tSGHMiNII, o«tV"ht., Phila., Pa,

WnOLESALE GKOWEE OF POT PLANTS.

Agent for O. Van den Plas, Lorchristy,
Belgium, for Azaleas, Rhododendrons, Etc.
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1052

The F^lorists' ExcHHNGe.

PANSiES WORTH RAISING

No more PLANTS before Nobember.
SEED as usual.

G. SOLTtU & CO., Jersey City, N. J.

199 GRANT AVENUE.
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VAUTiER'S

MAMMOTH PANSY.

New crop seed now ready. This Is the
largest and finest Paney ever offered. We
have testimonials from floristB from all parts
of the U. S. praising its size and meritH.
Trade packet, $1 00 ; oz., $1.00.

H. G. FiUST S CO., Vii^sr^l; PHIU., Pi.

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Large Flowering. 300,000 Superb Colors.

The Jennings Strain. They are all that can
be desired in Pansies, so far as quality goes,
and are always Bfttisfactory to the buyer who
wants the best. Extra fine stocky plants,
ready to bloom, $5 per 1000, express. Medium
size, for cold frames. 60c. per 100 by mail; |4
perlOOO; 5000, $17 by express. White and
Blue, in separate colors, same price.

SEED of above strain. $1 per pkt ; $5 peroz.
CASH WITH OKDER.

E. B. JENNINfiS.'-^^U^'SoutliporUonv.

Grower of Thk Finbbt Panbieb.
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PANSIES

Roemer's Superb Prize Pansies.

This improved strain all theleading novelties
Included ; strong bushy plants ready now ;
60 cte. per lliO, by mall ; $2.00 per 600, by ex-
press ; $4.00 per lono ; $7.00 per 2000 ; JIO.OO per
3000 ; $16.00 per 6000.

Large Plants, transplanted, in bud and
bloom, Sl.oo per 100. Cash with order

PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa.

Gron-er ot extra fine Pansies.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wiitlny.

PANSY PlBNTS-s

Schniidt*s (Erfurt)

International Mixture

"low Varie-

largt^Bt flower-
ing. uneurpaeBed rjuallty, are absolutely the fl' ett
Paneles ever offereu in tbe market One of my cus-
tomers has 500 blooming Pansles; hear what he says
about them:

** The Pansy Plants came O. K.and were fine and
entirely Batlsfactory. D. J. Thompson.

Youngitown, Ohio."

Fine, stocky plants, 50c. per 100. by mall; $2.00 per
500: ?3 50 per 1000, by express. Large plants, In bud
and bloom, $5.00 per 1000.

Honest Dealine my I>Iotta.

GUSTAV PITZONKA, Bristol, Pa.,

Wholesale Pniiwy (irowt-r.

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SCHMIDT'S PANSIES

HAVH NO EQITAI,.

Comprising the ceam of all the Leading Slralne.
I grow my own seed and know just what 1 am selling.

One IVIillfon Plants, ready now; fine, stocky
plants, to Ct8. per 100 ; ^300 per 1000 ; 10.000 for $25.00.

SEE D from the above, H oz., |1 50 ; oz., $4.00.

r^AI^IP^ (Bellls), strong plants, of the
L'/mlOII-'O largest double varieties, Long-
fellow and Snowball, 50 cents per 100; $3.00 per 1000.

J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa.

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limiuiiiiiiitiiniiiuiimiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiniiiiniuiinunii-^

IVSPRKSIES^

The best Is what you want; common pansies
are dear at any price

The "best florists" in the country are my
customers; they will tell you there are no
other pansies quite bo good as mine.

Try them and you will say the same when
they come Into bloom.

PLANTS NOW AND UNTIL MARCH.

Free by mail at 75 cts. per 100;
^ 350 for «il.50: 500 for S2 50.

3 By express, 8i4 00 per 1000.

I ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa.

sinnniTiniiiinniiiiininiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiii

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Flower Show Dates.

[Secretaries will oblige by forwarding dates
ot exhibitions not included in the undernoted
list.]

Brockton, Mass., November 1-3.— Garden-
ers and Florists' Club. Walter E. Baker, secre-
tary.

Madison, N. .T., November 7-8. — Morris
County Gardeners and Florists' Club. C. A.
Atkins, secretary.

Boston, November 7-10. — Massachusetts
Hoi ticultural Society, Robert Manning, secre-
tary.

Chicago, November 7-11. — Horticultural
Society. W. N. Kudd, assistant secretary.
Room, 203, 185 Dearborn street.

PHIL4DELPHIA, Pa., November 7-11— Penn-
sylvania Horticultural Society. David Hust,
secretary. Horticultural Hall.

Worcester, Mass., November 8-9.— Wor-
cester County Horticultural Society. Adin A.
Hixon, 18 Front street, secretary.

PouQHKEEPSiE, N. Y., November 8 10.—
Dutchess County Horticultural Society. Wal-
lace G. Gomersall, Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y.,
secretary.

Providence, R. I., November 9-10.— Rhode
Island Horticultural Society. C. W. Smith, 61
Westminster street, secretary.

Tarrytown, N. Y., November lO-U.— Tarry-
town Horticultural Society. Jas. T. Scott,
recording secretary.

Andover, Mass., November ID and 11.— An-
dover Gardeners and Florists' Club.

Hartford, Conn., November J3-16.— Con-
necticut Horticultural Society, Putnam Pha-
lanx Armory. C. H. Boykett, Secretary.

Elmira, N. Y., November 14 and 15.— Chrys-
anthemum show. R. R. Stockdale, secretary.

Newport, R. I., November 14-16.— Newport
Horticultural Society. Alex. MacLellan,
Ruggles avenue, recording secretary.

ST. Louis, November 14-18. — St. Louis flor-
ists' Club. Emile Schray, secretary, 4101
Pennsylvania avenue.

Orange, N. J., November 15.— New Jersey
Floricultural Society. J. B. Davis, secretary.

Waco, Tex., November 15-17.— Texas State
Floral Society. Mrs. M. B. Davis, recording
secretary.

Wilmington, N. C— November 16 and 17.
Win Rehder in charge of flower display.

Chrysanthemum Society of America.

The committee.s judging seedling chry-
santhemums will be in session October
21, 28, and November 4, 11, 18 and
25. Exhibitors should make their entries
(for which a fee ot .12 Is charged for each
variety entered) to the secretary not
later.thau Tuesday of the week they are
to be shown. All exhibits forwarded to
the following addresses (express charges
prepaid) will receive careful considera-
tion:

Boston, Mass. — A. H. Fewkes, Horti-
cultural Hall, Tremont street.

New York, N. Y. — E. Dail'edouze, care
New York Cut Flower Co., 1 in West 23d
street.

Philadelphia, Pa. — A. B. Cartledge,
1514 Chestnut street.

Cincinnati, O.— R. Witterstaetter, care
Cincinnati Cut FlowerCo., corner Fourth
and Walnut street.

Chicago, III. — C. W. Johnson, care lUi-
uois Cut Flower Co., 51 Wabash avenue.
Elmer D. Smith, Sec'y.

r> A I e I P 5*_(BelllB), Larg'st double
^# F^ I ^9 I ^m O aowering In mixed colore,
line large stocky plants, 50c. per 100, by mall; $1.50
per 500; 12 50 per 1000, by express.

GUSTAV PITZONKA, - BRISTOL, PA.

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1CD0,000

eiaiii moie. Fmret Faqsles

This new charming strain has proved to be
the best strain for cut flowers in the marker.
Large plants, ready to bloom, $4.00 per 1000: 60c.
per 100, Yellow and white in separate colors.

J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa.

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PHNSIES

Reek's Giant Strain.

Strong planta, 35 cts. per 100; $3.50 per 1000.

ILLEN'S DEFItNCE MIGNONETTE SEED

From selected spikes, f 1.00 per H oz.
Casli wltli order from unknown parties.

JOHN RECK, Bridgeport, Conn.

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The Chrysanthemum

Society's Silver Cup.

The .officers ot the Chrysanthemum
Society of America have decided to
award a silver cup (valued at .$20) to
the seedling which averages the highest
number of points. To be eligible in this
contest the seedling must be shown to
at least three committees, and from their
scoring an average will be made.

Elmer D. Smith, Sec'y.

The Connecticut Horticultural Society
will hold a chrysanthemum and carna-
tion exhibition "in Putnam Phalanx .Ar-
mory. Hartford, Conn., on November 13,
14, io and IG. The society has largely
increased its carnation schedule. New
varieties, especially, are noticed with
interest.

In case you cannot come personally or
send a man to stage the exhibit, it will
be done for you, without charge, by a
competent person. Please send, to arrive
as early as possible on the morning of
November 13, all exhibits for this exhibi-
tion, addresseil to the ( 'cmiicctirut Horti-
cultural Society. If the si.i-iet y is to stage
them, mark " Stage." .\lso pii'asi- notify
Secretary Boykett, Hartford, of the ship-
ment.

A membership tee of $1 will be charged
tor competition in classes for prizes,
which entitles the person to all privileges
for 1000. Exhibits not for competition,
or anything not mentioned in the sched-
ule, will be suitably recognized ; and as
the judges are well known in their [)ro-
fession, they will, undriubtcMlly, givcjicii-
eral satisfaction. State what disposition
you wish made of your exhibit at the
close of the exhibition.

flEO. S. (ISBORN.

The Central New York Horticultural
Society has decided to hold no chrysan-
themum show this Fall.

NOTES BY THE WBY.

Wilkes Barge, Pa —George Fancourt
has bidden farewell to Daybreak carna-
tion, giving preference to 'Victor, which
is a grand variety. A fine bench of Bradt
is here; it is a sporter. Of some 75 or 80
spoils; all have reverted, with the excep-
tion of ten, some of which are very
promising. White Cloud, John Young,
and Genesee are grown for white. New
Y'orkforred. and does finely. Mr. Fan-
court is cutting first-class Meteor at his
new place, which will be largely devoted
to roses.

BuRLiNiiTON, Vt. — John Wilson may
give a private view at his greenhouses.
His stock is in (irst-class condition, and
warrants the idea, which is an excellent
one, and cannot fail to be appreciated by
his patrons.

Auburn, N. Y. — Alfred Patrick is a
lover of perennials, and as he has consid-
erable landscape work in hand, and when
giving advice, he never fails to introduce
a few of this interesting class of plants.
He notes the disposition of many of his
patrons to sod the beds where formerly
geraniums, etc., were planted, the chief
reason being leaving their city residences
ere the effect is seen, whereas by judicious
planting of perennials a pleasing effect
can be had from early Spring until late
in Summer.

Syracuse, N. Y. — L. E. Marquisee has
just completed three additional houses
for the accommodation of the Marquis
carnation, which has done splendidly
through the Summer. The advance
orders for this variety are highly grati-
fying to Mr. Marquisee.

Saratoga, N. Y.^.At the time of my
visit T. J. Totten was handling a check
of four figures as part compensation for
his part in the recentgrandfioral parade,
which waspatronizetlas well a sin former
years, and highly gratifying to all con-
cerned. Some idea of the benefits such
parades are to the craft may be men-
tioned the use of 70,000 gladioli, 50,000
asters, besides dahlias, roses, etc., in
abundance. One tandem, the handiwork
of H. <j. Eyres, contained 25,000 Meteor
roses, and was the richest turnout in the
whole parade. Miss Totten wns an easy
first with her prizeconceit.madeto repre-
sent a morning glory, and mounted be-
ing drawn by two bicycles attached to
the float. Pink and white asters were
the flowers used. W. M.

ZmilGIEBEL GItNT PIKSIES

Seed in trade packages, $1.00 or $5.00 per oz.

PLANTS of the above strains at the same
price as the common strains, $5.00 per lUOO.
Also larjre tranpplanted plants for winter
bloom, $3.00 per lOX

DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, Needham, Mass.

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PANSIES

LARGE FLOWERING STRAIN.
40cl9. per 100: »-i..'iO per 1000.

Snowball and Longfellow
50c. per 100 ; »3 00 per 1000-
Uini I VUnPI/C CHATER'S, white, pint, red,
nULUinUliIVO blush, yellow. Aug. 1st sown,

$1.00 per too ; n.OO per lOOO.

BYER BROS., Chambersburg, Pa.

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Russian Violets

A fine, large sized, dark colored, long
stemmed violet, stands cold and warm
climate well, $1.50 per 100.

MRS. CHS. EICKHOLT. Gaivaston, Tax.

2319 AVENUE M.
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LAGER & HURRELL,

Growers and ^\ ^> ^\ MM ■ ^\ a
Importers of \J rx W n I 1^ O
Just arrived In fine condition, Cni I ley a D'lendelii
and lifrliu Vougheann, also C. Lnbtata* C\
SpecioNiHsimn, C Gnskelliann and C. Uar-
rl8onin>.

Cherry Wood Baskets, Fresh Moss and Peat.
Correspondenoe^^^ SUMMIT, N. J.

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CYCLAMEN

Fine plants, fine strain, mixed colors, 4 Inch, ready

for shift, 4ilO. 00 perlOO.

ONS perlOO: »7.00fortbe
lot. Cash, please.

TECUMSEH GREENHOUSES,

W. G. RicnAKPSON, Prop. neuuiugtou; Vt.

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A FEW GOOO THINGS YOU WANT!

Keiitia Belmoreana an<I ForHteriana* 3 In.,

and I.Rinnia Borbonicn. 1 in , 25c. eacb.
ChineHC Friiiii-ose, finest fringed varieties, 2 In.,

$2.00; 2Hln.,»3.00per lOU ; 3 in.. t4.U0 per lUU.
ANpnrnifUH Spreugeri and Pliimosus, 2 In.,

f5(iO per 10.1.
Cyclniiicn l^iennteum, 3 In., |6: 4 In., f 10 per 100.
Rex Itfeonin, finest mixed, 3 In., $4 OOper lOU.
Poriin, i>lc<iownn, FiNlier carnations, $3 a 100.
C'iuernria. and AmpelopHiH Veiicbil* 2 In.,

J2.00 per 100. Cash with order.

OKO. M. RM9IAM8, Piewton, 91. J
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PELARGONIUMS

A fine lot of planta from 2}4 Inch pots: Mine.
Thibnulc, Mrs. R. ^iaudirord, I>Ime. Vibert,
I^ord .SnIiHbury. KlnsHtoii Beauty. Mabel,

Etc., eocta. perdoz.; t4.uu per 100. Collection of ten
different varieties, two of each, all labeled, postpaid,
for $1.00. CaBh with order.

MRS.THOS.LAWRANCEJgdensburg, N.Y.

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GERANIUMS.

100.000 GERANIUMS, rooted cuttings,
of the beet varieties:

Per 1(0 PerlOOO
- *I..>0 ■SVi.OO
l.-ir> 10.00
1.-J.> 10.00

Only a few Fnu^,iee left at »;0c. per 100; $3.50 per
UM)0. Ca.'^h wHh order.

G. A. HARRIS i CO., Delanson, N. Y.

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Your tSelection
Our f^eleciion
!>lnie. p«alleroi

sSMILAXI

■
■
■
■
■
■

2000 3 inch pots, $2.50 per 100
Strong, healthy plants,

ASA. L.

! Davis Avenue,

BROWN, ;

KEARNEY, N.J. ■

(Near Newark.)

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October 2l, 1899.

Thb f=lorists' Exchange.

"ilLlilP I SOOO BEBOmi BEI ij SOOO PBIiOSES extbh

strong plants in splendid condition

I 'o"^. P<"8 $4.00 per 100.

'' 7.00 "

Cash with Order.

C. W. cox, Phila., Pa.

SECOND &SB BRISTOL STS.
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CAPE JESSAMINES

(Gardenia Florida.)

• Stronpand stocky, from 3 inch pols, 8 to 10

mi. »°i--.f.^''°'?nn?'''^ ^ •" 8 inches, $3.1 u per

$16.00 per im ' '""^^^^ «=^"° P" 1"" ;

JOHN MONKHOUSE.Caddo Nurseries, Sh-evcporl La

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TKRRKGON

., Large Clumps,

7.5c. per doz„ gl.j.OO per 100.

GRAFTED LILAC5, CHARLES X.

All finel.v buddei), from fl 'iicli oot^
,, ^ ,«!.>. 00 per 100. '

(.ash wltu order, please, not C o D

SEA CUFF MURSERy, Sea Cliff, L. I., N.y.

FD. BOULON, Peop.
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CHINESE PRIMROSE!

n£,''"^^' '"■*'" °° ""« marSet, Rolker'e Suoerb and

fe»rt^ for 9^ i '"^''' ";°°# ^"""^- transplanted Id flats
250at lOoJra^e " ' * "" ""• *'"■"" »•="■ 1™"'

^ l?'J,?.^",'^AX'''n'^'*'l"'Ii*' ''""I'f plants. In 4 and

E. FRYER, Berrlman and New Lots Av., B'klyn, N. Y.

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VINCA VINES

strong field clumps, 6 cts.

BABY PRIMROSES, z^in ,pbts,bioom-

; ing plants, 3 cts.

PANSIES, as usual, $4.00 per 1000.

W' J. ENGLE,

1053

FINE

Begonia, Rex, assorted. 214 in.. . am

, ' " named...... *„S!

ImpatleDs Sultani, 3)4 in tm

Forget-Me-Not (Winter Floweriigy3Hin 4.00

GERANIUMS. p„,^

Assorted t,S?.

Miied »}-60

Mars Happy Thought !.■;;;;;;:; km

Mrs. Pollock f. om

Mrs. Parker f-""

Silver Leaf, Rose Scented,'lvy f'^

Mme. Salieroi rSi

Freak of Nature ','. J'Jg

liemon Verbena.

GERAIXIVIHS-

MTI.''pf?ter""'' ^'^- ^°"°'"'' ''^°^y' 2M in.$4 00

Happy ThouphijaviVn:;::::::;::;; I'S.

Silver Leaf,Zi4in l'\.\Z..'.'.\'.'. 400

lllll,lli PLOjITS.

OXJTTTIfl-CSi-S.

Begonia, Rex ''|^>™

1; Incarnata Gigantea.'.'.'.'.'.V.'. 2011

Flowering S'nn

ImpatlensSuUanl.... ,„"

aianettiaBlcolor.. S X^

Forget-Me-Not (Winter Flbweringy::::: l.'oo

TERMS, CASH OR C. O.D.

200

GREENE & UNDERHILL, WATERTOWN, N. Y

MwUom th» riorlnU' Bxghange wh>Ti wrlOng

Dsyton, 0.

E^xchange when writing.

Xenia Ave. and
J Dover St.,
Mention the Florlsta'

CINERKRIKS

semlXarf "L.r.'n'i 7^ '^"f""''^ P'''^" "rains, dwarf and

ni 1^1 £?', mammoHi, mi colors, mixed.
Vl vVlUnSiS'^'i',"' ^'■i'"" fluwerlng, 10 colors.

ilJr'flF M?,,r^°i"'','^°".^l""="'- Plnl^ and dart red.

«3?5(/tefS''a:fth=''o^r''de''r'°''*"'='''-P"'°°^

SHELLROAD GREENHOUSE i SEED CO.. Grange, Md
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ALTERNANTHERAS

^ in. pots, strong, per 100, $2.00.
i in. pots, in full bloom, per 100, $5.00.

C. OTTO SCH WABE, Florist

JEKKIISXOWN, PA.

SURPLUS STOCK.

'^^'r'^Tn'Sf f «^'pS'.^,''$l5°'pe?4^' °"' "' '''''

"T.s^pe? m*"*' '° '"'"■ **"'"' """"'S' *8 and

Jerusalem CUerry, 3 weeks in pots lOO

ot berries on plant, extra fine, 8 and 7 inch

pnts, $31 and $:)n per 100. . " "uu ( men

",^;?h^^^^ ^4*|J,"|i"a''d"$tpri^*«°^^^^
•'»""'^ni»'*p?r'^l?r"^«'« -^ ' '->= pots,
*?'pi?*m "" Emeniana, 2y, inch pots,

looo Carnations left. Scott Pnrtio
and McGowan, »35 per looo. ' *

These plants are fine.

Please send cash with order.

CHAS.ZIMMER.WestCollingswood.N.J.

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Gloire de Lorraine
Begonia

,hl h*^ K/nnfest Novelty of the day and one of
the best selling plants for Florists ever offered
Sp^bn"^ continuously. Autumn, Winter and

aifn^^'. *'*'•*** '»® I-I,AI<JTS, from

3H inch pots, per doz., $4.75 ; per luo, $33.00.

in*l*-**,'**'*^"!"*** PLANTS, from 2M
inch pots, per doz., $3.35 ; per luu, $17 50.

R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO.,

Nos. 16 and 19 South Market St., BOSTON, MASS
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CINERARIAS

For CHRISTMAS FLOWERING.

We are the largest growers of this beautiful nlant
arfsS7nd'El,fe^Vi!reTSSu2rgn£Ha

Mention the Florlaf Eichang^

I'hen WTltlnr

Rooted Cuttings;

Geraniums,

Double Grant,
per 100, $1.25;

Panav Plan,. « '" Per HKIO, $IO.(IU.

ransy riants, fine mixed, per 100 4i otn ■

per 1000 $3.00 SelaglnehrEmmeHana,'
4 inch, doz.. $1.50. Pandaous ntllis. 7
inch pots, 21/2 feet from pot, $1.60 each.
«- CASH PLEASE.

OTIS F. SEARLES, Nashua, N. H.

Lock Box, 16SS.

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PRIMROSES

Obconlca Grandlflora, ready for 8 in Dot«
per 100, $1.75 ; per 1000, $17.00. "^ '

FORBESII loTi

Nkw Orleans, Oct, 11
Ifactory. Respectfully,

PANSY PLANTS,

) per 100; 3 Inch, tS.IXI per loil.

WHITTON & SONS,

Wholesale Florists, City & Green Sis., UIICA N Y

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CVCLAMEN !

We have a fine and healthy lot of
CYCLAHEN QIQANTEUn, well set
with buds, growing in three inch pots
readyfor repotting into four inch pots or
larger, or three plants in eight inch bulb
pans; will make a fine display and grow
into suitable gifts for Christmas, or they
could remain in the sized' pots they are
m at present and would be most useful
with which to maiie plateaus or "French"
baskets of growing plants in bloom for
Christmas or any other worthy occasion.

Plants in bloom for the gay and festive
Christmas time are becoming more and
more popular. No better time than the
present to be thinking about this matter
and making the necessary preparations.

$8.00 per 100; $70.00 per 1000.

EDWIN LONSDALE, Wyndmoor.Penna.

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LUbAN BtHRr TIPS. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000.

RAMBLER ROSES, strong 2 year plants, yellow, white and pink, flO 00 per 100
THE CONARD & JONES COMPAI^V, West Grove, Pa.

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ICOO
$6 00

18 00

18 00

18 00

16 00
18 00

16 00

18 00
18 00

18 00
U60

15 00

100

I

CYCLAMEN

PERSICUM

GIGANTLUM

Splend id stock of plants, assorted colors
fl^-, -I?,'^ *'"^^ P*l*'^' r^ady for 4 inrh.

►•♦♦♦♦»»»»«»»»»»»^^^^ »

Sr.OO per 100;
♦♦♦♦»»♦♦♦

FERN SPORES. Complete assortment, 60c
per trade pkt. $5.00 per doz. pkts., all different.

■,,,S?'^*'' Spores, extra large pkt.. sufficient for

■WOO plants, fl.uo postpaid . Coinpleie ilirections

lorgrowing with every order. ""'""«"»■"

Write tor Wholesale Price List of our Specialties.

^•"ERSONC.McFADOEN.formerlyPltcher&JIanda

S.'S.OO per 1000. || Telephone-10 B. Short Hills. SHORT HILLS N I

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I

per

,l!!Z^°"" ^"■'^fi In be8tcondltIonVn°a proved satis.

^atli

ABElE BROS.

per 100, 60 cts.;
per 1000, $2.76.
CASH WITH ORDER.

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio,

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PRIMROSES

'^IS:BB.^^-^'^^^^'^^o-^''^^^^'^r^^S:

XXX «*'«"««««» fine, out of av, inch pots, choicest varieties, «4.00 per 100.
„„.. ■^''"^'«* '»•>'>««' "berally to help pay Exoressair.- per iu«.

PRIMULA OBCONICA ROSEA-Ihe finest Tf ^au'the O^con'eTs^.OO per 100

XX GIANT PANSY SEED. XX

The best Of Mammoth ll^^t'kllTer.s:T^.for^J,'^Lt\ ^0^^*^ "'"^"^ ^'-e''-

^■!^i.?rT.Lr' JOHN F. RUPP, SHIREMANSTOWN. PA.

Mention the FIort.U' Bxcbang* wlum writing. • I rn.

STRICTLY CASH PRICES.

READY TO SHIP.

PANSIKS, large plants, in bud,.$o 75
PETUNIAS, Dreer's, 15 varieties

mixed, 2M inch j qO

BKGONIA.S, flowering, 15 choice

vane ies, named, 2M inch 2 00

IRESINES, red and yellow, 2M

inch '

COLErs, 14 varieties, named! Vt^'

'00'' ,.. 200

VELVET PLANT, 2^ inch 2 00

MAIDENHAIR PEKN, 2y2 inch 5 00
ASPARAGUS PLUMOSCS

" """i 16 00

FEVERFEW, Little Gem

Skinch 2 00

PRIMULAS, Chinese mixed,

2)4 inch 2 00

■' Obconlca, 2)4 inch 2 00

" Auricula, 2)4 inch 3 00

" Japonlca, 2)^ inch 2 00

GERANIUMS, named, cur selec-
tion, 2ii inch... 2 00
" choicemixed,2)4in.l 76

Happy Thought,

2)4 inch 3 00

PELAGONIUM, The Queen

2)4 inch 2 00

ALTKRNANTHERA, 3 varie-
ties, strong-, 2J4 inch 2 00

CIGARPLANT, 2)4 inch 2 00

JERUSALEM CHERRY, 6 inch 10 00

NEW PLANTS. Doz.
NEW YELLOW BABY PRIM.

^^S,**®^' '^^ '■""" *1 20 $10 00

NEW GERANIUM,

De Itoo MItting, 2)4 inch 120 10 00

NEWGERANIUM, ...laJluuu

Double Snowdrop, 2)4 inch.... 1 20 10 00

LOBELIA, Scarlet Bloom, 2^ in. 1 20 10 00

CASH

THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., Morris, IIL

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CYCLAMEN, PRIMULAS, CINERARIAS

SPECIAL QUOTATIONS.

CVClamen ''ersicum Splendens Gigan-

ujuiniMcii teum. Onest strain In the world In 4

true colors, extra well grown plants, from 3 In 'notH

assorted, »700 per luO; Iffi.Olf per lOTO MIi?/ou;

selection, je.CO per 100; «55.00 p?r lOoa '"""'• °^'

Chinese Primroses C"."**'', fo'SaKe,

Sl^pgle iron, flat" ,"f^er\00?r'oS?S^.'pr,Tl5i
per 1011; from 3 In. pots. fo.OO per 100,

in,V°<lil;"l ^uV"" 5';'' ^'"'' ^""" 3 In, pots, »6.00 per
100; Single Blue, 3 In, pots, fe.OO per 100

Cinerarias 5iSl'«.?^??;iU!"*'"''"'»™' '""°

B^" Satisfaction guaranteed.

PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa.

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THIjIfiS YOll EO AT OVCE

Hardy Herbaceous Plants,

strong Clump., from 8,".; In. poi.. Plant now and
let them get esiablished before cold weather Per MO

Acliiilea, Tlie Pearl «, m

AqulJegia, in good assortment 4 no

Caryopteris Mastacanthus.... j nn

Digitalis I""

Statlce Armeria.. . Jon

Hibiscus, "Crimson Bye'' Jm

JVIyosotis Alpesiris o S^

Coreopsis Lanceolata ... i Jvi

Qaillardia Qranaiflora J m

Eulalia Japonica '.'.'.'.'.'.'. 4 00

Qeum Atrosanguineum... '...'.' c nn

Lavender J Sj

Matricaria, double white.'. 4 m

Delphinium Pormosum 1 nn

Lobelia Cardinalis | S

Sweet William, doubie'sorVsV, 4 on

Japanese Iris, assorted inn

Lychnis Chalcedonica Inn

Astilbe Japonica.. o nn

Mountain Pleece .'.' ? qq

Hardy Phlox, 12 fine varieties!!!!".'. 4 00

Hunkia Sieboldi, variegated 5 m

Alyssum Saxatile Compacta 4 nn

Rudbeckia, Qolden QIow 4 nn

Hollyhocks, white, pink, yellow & 'scarlet! i CO

Other Plants You Need Badly.

Begonias, Alba Piota, Sanderson!, Alba "™'
Marguerite, Argentea Guttata, TUurs-

tODi. 2inch pots «" 00

Qrevillca Robusta, 2 Inch, very'stron'g. " 2 .50
Geranium, Double New Life, 2 inch pSts.. 4 00
Heliotrope, purple and white, improved

SOrt-J ^^ n r,n

Ageratum Monstrosum, blue,'2'i'nch 2 00

Ageratum Princess Pauline, 2 inch pots! ! ! ! 2 00

R!mi"6 O'ant Trimardeau Strain . ."go 60 W 00
Bellis Perennis, Giant Hed '

Snowball

and

60 4 CO

To fully cover express charges, we add 16 extra clants
10 every one hundred ordered. plants

Sendfor Price List. Terms, Cash, or CO D

EDWARD B. JACKSON, StamfDrd, Conn.

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1054

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■ntered at New York Poit Office as Second OlasBMatte^
Published EVERY SATURDAY by

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Copy must reach this office not later than
Thursday in order to secure insertion in issue
of the following Saturday.

Bate, Sl.OO per inch. Special positions
extia. Discounts on contracts of one month
or longer.

Orders from unknown parties must be accom-
panied by cash or satisfactory references.

Contents.

A Field for Business 1054

Advertibino Beats Travelino Agents. 106B

BOWLINQ 1051

Briefs for Busy Florists .... 1067

Catalogdes Received 1047

Changes IN Business 1'51

Chicago Florists' Float (II1U8.) . .1068
Cbryoanthemum Society op America :

Date of Committee Meetings— Silver
Cud 10.52

Work of Committees .... lC5t
Correspondence :

S.A.F. Elections, ATrihute to Canada,
Decline of Novelty Buj'ing Among
Private Gardeners, The Help

Problem 10(9

Cyclamens FOR Christmas . . . . 1057
Firms Who Are Building .... 1054
Florists' Society, The Cincinnati . 1054

Flower Show Dates 1053

Gardeners' Annual Dinner, The . .1057
Japanese Maples (Tllus.) .... 1056

Notes By THE Way 1053

NUR-iERY Department 1056

Obituary :

Charles Bates. C. W. Schirmacher. W.
A. Ferris. Charles Weise, Wm. Han-
nan, Francis Casey .... 1054

Personals 11)48

Question Box 1058

Seed and Plant Introduction . . 1047-54

Seed Trade Report 1047

Seen. Heard and Read .... 1055
Trade Notes:

Boston, Brooklyn, Cincinnati, Knox-
ville, Tenn , St. Loiila .... 1050

Buffalo, Chicago, Philadelphia . . 1(1S8

Newport, R. 1 10.59

Conneaut. O., Freeport. L. I., Pittsburg 1081
Vesey, Hon. w. J. (Portrait) . . . 1057
Walnuts, A Chapter on . . . 1066-67

A uiiinue invitation informs us that
Henry Eichholz will give a grrand chry-
santhemum show, at Mapletou Green-
houses, Waynesboro, Pa., November 9 to
11 inclusive.

Tlifi importers who have vieked up
snap lots of azalea.s are getting the worst
of it with the customs authorities, who
are inclined to advance all invoices to
meet those at the highest rates.

The special premium list for the Fall
show of the Newport (K. I.) Horticul-
tural .Society, to he held November l-l to
in inclusive, has been issued. Numerous
a rticlPH. for household and personal use,
are offered as prizes. Alex MacI.ellan,
Itngirles avenue, Newport, R. I., is re-
cording secretary.

The offering of premiums by firms or
individuals in the trade, for the specific
purposes of our flower shows, is one of
the best and most effective methods of
advertising. It should be more largely
practiced. Besides, it helps the show,
an<I the show helps business.

The Cincinnati Florists' Society.

The schedule for the monthly exhibi-
tions of this society has been issued. At
the meeting, November 11, 189&, will be
held a special exhibition of chrysanthe-
mums, besides roses and carnations. Ou
December 9 occurs a special display of
carnations, at which extra prizes are to
be offered, among them a gold medal by
Hon. ,Tohn R. McLean, for best seedling
carnation, the flowers to be shown in
December and March. A special exhibi-
tion of violets takes place January 13;
also cyclamen, roses and carnations.
February 10 there will be a special exhi-
bition of roses, and atthe March meeting
carnations will again be the principal
feature, several special prizes being
offered. The April meeting will see a spe-
cial exhibition of bulbous and market
plants.

The society offers special prizes in the
form of gold and silver medals, as first
and secoud premiums respectively, to pri-
vate gardeners making the best general
display of plants and cut flowers at each
monthly exhibition. The officers of the
society ai'e: President, Wm. Murphy;
secretary, George S. Bartlett; treasurer,
E. G. Gillett.

We commend the custom of this society,
both in holding monthly exhibitions, the
giving of premiums and the issuing of a
schedule, for consideration and adoption
by other similar associations.

A Field for Business Extension.

Florists in country villages and towns,
in the suburbs of cities, and even in the
cities, desirous of Increasing their busi-
ness and their profits, can well afford to
pay more attention than they now do,
as a class, to the retailing of seeds,
shrubs, shade and ornamental trees,
small and standard fruits, hedge plants,
etc.

Granted that he has established a busi-
ness for plants and flowers under glass
that assures him a fair livelihood, that
he intends to remain permanently in the
neighborhood, and that he has reached
a turn in his business which relieves him
of some of its drudgery, the florist's next
step is to thoroughly inform himself,
through observation, the trade press,
catalogues, books on landscape garden-
ing, and correspondence with nursery-
men concerning those varieties in their
line which could be handled to advan-
tage in his locality, after which he should
judiciously advertise the fact that he is
prepared to intelligently fill all orders for
nursery stock intrusted to him.

His best and most telling advertise-
ment, the one which gives empliasis to
all he may say in local prints, circulars,
signs, etc., lies in the embellishment of
his own establishment. It is false econ-
omy to neglect your own immediate sur-
roundings. It will take time, labor and
money, to plan, grade and plant your
own grounds, but once done they can be
maintained at a minimum of cost, and
theeffectot this practical examplemay be
made almost magical through the trans-
formation of a neighborhood — the ulti-
mate result, money in his pocket.

When wearied with routine work, take
relief by drawing plans with accompany-
ing estimates, for the grounds of one or
two of those of your neighbors whom
you note have a desireforagoodlooking
place, but who don't know how to go
about it; explain these ideas, and try for
a contract; even if you do not meet with
immediate success you have made an im-
pression and secured an advertisement
that is bound to bear fruition.

There are a few florists — shining ex-
amples— who now do a large trade sup-
plying their neighbors tor miles around
with nursery stock and seeds of every
description, who find this a pleasant and
profitable addition to their regular in-
dustry under glass, and there is scarcely
a section of all our broad country but
that is calling for assistance along the
line of the development of the home
grounds, whether it be a 25x100 lot or
broad acres.

.Surely, amidst all the keen competition
of the (lay, here is a branch of our indus-
try, hitherto woefully neglected, offering
to intelligent workers ample scope for
investment, advancement and financial
success!

Seed and Plant Introduction.

In this and last week's issues of the
Florists' Excbange we have published
the partial result of the Government
agent's investigationslnthe line of secur-
ing rare and valuable economic plants
from foreign countries for distribution
in America. This work is being done on
part of the appropriation set aside by
Congress, for the free distribution of
"rare and valuable seeds, etc." While
some of the " discoveries " mentioned are
not entirely new or unknown, their culti-
vation is not at all general here, and the
calling attention to them and their use-
fulness at the present time is more to be
commended than otherwise.

We hardly think that even the most in-
terested seedsman or plantsmau would
seek to discourage Secretary Wilson in
the laudable effort instituted by him
along this line, which is getting quite
near to the original intent of Congress
when first granting an appropriation for
seed and plant distribution; and, if one
or two well-known subjects have been
" discovered," it should be remembered
that perfection was never reached in a
day. Any work that will divert the
public money, now mlsapiilied for horti-
cultural and agricultural purposes, into
useful and profitable channels, is to be
welcomed, and until the Government
realizes the fact that it "cannot be just
and generous at the same time," the seed
trade will, no doubt, indorse any gov-
ernmental operation that will serve to
remove the existing keenly felt competi-
tion created b.v thefree seed distribution.
AVork of the nature now undertaken by
the Secretary of Agriculture is likely to
prove more of a help than a hindrance to
the seed trade, its utility becoming
greater with the passing years, to say
nothing of the benefit to the country at
large.

We have, of course, every confidence in
the ability and willingness of our seeds-
men to unearth and bring to light every
meritorious subject useful to the agricul-
turist and horticulturist, and the seed
trade is to be commended for its enter-
prise and energy along these lines. Still,
so long as the United .States Government
considers it to be its duty to help the
seedsmen and the aKricnItural and horti-
cultural conimuiiit.v geijer.illy on thispar-
ticular point, aiipiobaticiu, rather than
opposition, will be productive of the best
results, which, perhaps, might be more
conducive to trade welfare were the dis-
tribution of the new discoveries accom-
plished through regular trade channels
than, as now, dime promiscuously by
the Government.

Work of the Chrysanthemum

Committees.

Boston, Mass., Octoljer 11.— flrove P.
Rawson, Elmira, N. Y., exhibited " Pri-
no," a white .Japanese variety, scoring
commercial scale, 87 points. No report
from other committees.

Elmer D. Smith, See'y.

Firms Who Are Building:.

Fryebukg, Me.— C. F. Goodnow is
building an extension to his greenhouse.

Nyack, .N'. Y.— E. C. Dutcher has built
two new houses 75x12 feet each ; they
are now planted in chrysanthemums and
are to be used next year for violets.

Rutland, Vt.— C. H. Miles is building
a palm house, also one for roses, both of
which are well under way.

MouNDSviLLE, W. Va.— Oscar Wright
has just completed a new greenhouse.

Grand Rapids, Mich. — Samuel Shore's
new greenhouses are nearingcompletion ;
they consist of a rose house, 18x32 feet,
and a house for miscellaneous stock 100
x32 feet. The whole will be heated by"
hot water.

OcALA, Fla.— O.M.Goodrich and P.W.
Spellman have formed the Ocala Green-
house Company. The new firm is just
completingtwo modern greenhouses, one
llxG-t and another 24x7-t feet.

New Rochelle, N. Y.— Geo. Patterson,
178 Washington street, has built four
new houses, each 100x17 feet, heated by
Furman boiler. He intends to grow
carnations and roses.

OBITUARY.

Charles Bates.

Charles Bates, fiorist, Hingham, Mass.,
died at Iiis home suddenly ou October 1.
Heart di.sease was the cau.se of death.
Heccased was bom in Whitman, 58 years
ago, and had lived in Hingham for 20
years. He was a veteran of the Civil War,
and was an exemplary citizen. He leaves
a widow, two sons and a daughter.

C. W. Schirmacher.

Carl W. Schirmacher died Wednesday,
October 4, at his homeou the Port Wash-
ington road, Milwaukee, after a short
illness. He was born at Koenigsberg,
Prussia, September 13, 1830, came to
Milwaukee with his wife in 1857, and
resided in the vicinity of the city ever
since. He was a former justice of the
I)eace. His widow and one daughter
survive him.

William A. Ferris.

William A. Ferris, aged 35, a prosper-
ous nurseryman, of Darien, Conn., went
to bed in excellent spirits at his father's
home October (j. Next morning he was
found dead. The medical examiner gave
the cause as congeKtion of the lungs. Mr.
Ferris had been assessor and held other
offices in the town of Darien.

William Hannan.

William Hannan, for many years a
florist at Cedar Grove, died at his home,
in Dorchester, Mass., Friday, October G, ■
at the age of (30 years. His death was
due finally to heart failure.

Mr. Hannan was born in Ireland,
where his family were engaged in the
greenhouse business. He followed the
profes^-ion of his father in his native
country for a time, but at the age of 18
came to .\merica.

The greater part of his business life had
been spent in Dorchester. He opened his
own grei nhouse about 27 years ago. He
leaves three sons and five daughters.
The deceased was a member of the
Knights of .St. Rose. He had held the
oflices of secretary and treasurer in the
Order of Foresters.

Francis Casey.

.A.fter an illnesss of several months,
Francis Casey, widely known around
Bangor, Me., as a landscape gardener of
e.xceptional skill, died October 8. He
was born in Galway County, Ireland,
and came to Bangor 52 years ago. Mr.
Casey had done much of the landscape
woik on the private grounds in Bangor
and many handsome properties therea-
bout are evidence of his ability. Perhai^s
his most important work in recent
^ears was the extensive improvement of
Forest Avenue Park. Besides his widow
he leaves two daughters and three sons.

Charles Weise.

Chas. Weise, gardener to W. W. Law,
Esq., Sing Sing, N. Y., after a severe ill-
n<'SS of nearly two months, died in the
Sing .Sing Hospital on Friday, October
0. .Mr. Weise was born at Preez, Ger-
many, 38 years ago, where he also learned
the gardening business, and as is the cus-
tom of bis country, served his time in the
German army. He came to this country
18 years ago, and for some time worked
with P. B. Meissner, at Flatbush, N. Y.,
then with Mrs. .J. B. Trevor at Yonkers,
N. Y. For the past 10 years he had been
in Mr. Law's service. He was one of the
must riicrgetic men we ever met, always
ai)[>roachable, sympathetic and obliging;
ready with advice when asked, and open
of heart and hand to fellow gardeners.
He was a leading sjiiritin the Tarrvtown
Horticultural .Society, where his presence
will be greatly missed. Deceased was a
member of the Holsatia Lodge, 297 ( Yon-
kers), of the German Order of Hanigari,
whose members acted^ .as pall bearers at
his funeral, which was iai-gely attended.
The'r:ii-i-yli>wii i IiiitiiH I tiir.-il. Society wiis
reju-esented li\- a ileput at ii >ii. There were
many floral tributes. Mr. Weise leaves a
widow and five young children, for whom
the heartiest sympathy is felt.

J AS. T. Scott.

The Cause of It.

" How the trees groan," exclaimed the
romantic maid as the wind swept
through the orchard. "No wonder,"
chimed in the practical youth, "they're
full of green apples you know." — Phila-
delphia Record.

October 21, 1899.

Thb F=lorists* Exchkngb.

1055

SEEN. HEARD AND READ.

A problem that has puzzled me, and
doubtlees others aB well, is. that after
the high germinating percentages re-
ported by the Government on some va-
rieties of its tree distributed seeds, many
of such seeds subsequent to reaching the
hands of the planter should turn out to
be of little or no utility. A solution of
this question seems now at hand ; it ap-
pears iu the seed trade column of a hor-
ticultural paper and is as follows:
" Germination is not an indication of
quality. On the contrary, inferiorstrains
of seeds frequently give the best results
in the sprouting chamber." Government
officials and others interested will please
note and search around for other and
more decisive indications of quality than
mere germination.

It seems that England has followed
our example and organized a society
somewhat similar to our S. A. F., with
this exception, that the English body is
to meet twice a year. It might be an ad-
vantage here to adopt the latter plan,
looking to the more practical side of the
affair. The Detroit meeting demon-
strated that the S. A. V. does not re-
quire three days in which to do all of its
important work, ami four days is a little
too long for some, even for a junketing
tour. To divide the duration of the pres-
ent period of meeting would also give
the Society a better opportunity to keep
abreast of the needs of its members (it's
a long cry from August to August), and
remove, to some extent, the grounds for
the often heard accusation of dormancy
as a])plied to the association's existence.
IE we could oidy but name the meeting pf
the American Carnation Society as a
semi-annual meeting of ihe.S. A. F., but
we cannot — as yet. A convenient datefor
one seems to be the only drawback to
semi-annual meetings, but po.ssibly that
may be overcome, if we try hard.

As a ready money transaction the auc-
tion sale seems to be growing more In
favor, and tliose on the premises are in-
creasing in popularity every year. What
a pity it is the auctioneers' almost uni-
versal terms of " cash sales onPy " cannot
be introduced into all our business
affairs. It only needs education to do it,
and though that occasionally is expen-
sive, its after effects are most beneficial
and salutary.

* * *

The passing of the novelty at our ex-
hibitions is a timely and Interesting sub-
ject. Its or their absence at our flower
shows is easily accounted for — little or
no encouragement is given to any ex-
hibitor to put himself to the trouble to
sliow novelties — beyond the advertising
he may expect to receive. To the ordi-
nary staples belong the spoils: the nov-
elty is all but neglected. These con-
ditions should be almostentirely reversed
if we are to look for advancement along
horticultural lines.

Some of our schedule makers seem to
have peculiar ideas as to what "novel-
ties" really are. Most people in thetrade
look upon them in the light of the dic-
tionary definition, "a new or strange
thing," with a special bearing on the
word new. The following is what ap-
pears in the i)remium list for what will
probably be the most extensive horticul-
tural show in the United States this Fall
— viz., the Chicago exhibition: "A suit-
able sum of money will be set aside to be
given in premiums for the exhibition of
interesting novelties pertaining to plant
life that may prove attractive to the
public. This is not intended to cover
anything mentioned in the above
enumerated classes, but may include
well-grown specimens of some of the
tnost coninjon/^ Anoirn flowers." (The
italics are mine.) It is a little difficult
to understand why "well-grown speci-
mens of the most commonly known
flowers," can be included in an exhibition
of "interesting novelties," and encour-
aged at our flower shows under the lat-
ter heading. This, too, is the only refer-
ence to new things, excepting in the lines
of the staples — chrysanthemums, roses,
and carnations — found in the Chicago
schedule. Surely "novelties" should
stand apart, and the prizes for same be
specified in out premium lists.

As example is always better than pre-
cept, the florist himself might lead the
way in the novelty matter, more than is
done now, and probably the private gar-
dener will follow suit. Snooper.

New York.

Business Suffers from Warm Weather.

The weather has been much too
warm during the week to be seasonable
and bu.sines8 has suffered severely. The
supply of flowers reaching the city is
something enormous. Chrysanthemums
are already a glut and are being offered
at ridiculously low prices; 850 Marion
Henderson, of medium size, were sold to
one buyer Thursday morning for .fl5.
Compare this with fL.'JO per dozen,
which the same variety brought last
week, and a fair idea of the market is
obtained. Fancy blooms are not meet-
ing with any such cuts in prices as yet.
A.Herrington is sending in some magnifi-
cent flowers of Mrs. Henry Kobinson that
bring .f."; per dozen, and the fancy stock
from Dcvilledouze Bros., is doing equally
well.

Koses continue very poor in quality,
and the percentage of special stock is
very small indeed; in fact, it is difficult
at times to fill the standing orders that
call for the top grades, while at the same
time the inferior flowers will be going
begging at $r, per 1,000.

Carnations have dropped to 50c. per
100, and we hear of some going even
cheaper than that. Fancy grades, how-
ever, maintain last week's prices, but
there are not a great many coming in.

Violets are arriving by the thousand
and nobody seems to want them. The
weather is too warm to allow of violets
being worn, and the street peddlers are
unable to get the public to buj' them,
therefore they remain in the hands of the
commission men, who would be willing
to sell at almost any figure. From 25c.
to 75c. are the asking prices, but what
would actually be taken, should a buyer
want a few thousand, we are unable to
say.

Good lily of the valley can bebouglit
for ?2 per 100. There is higher grade
stock around for which $:i and $4, is
asked, but little is moved at those fig-
ures. Orchids are cheaper now than they
have been before this Fall. Good cat-
tleyas cannot be disposed of, although
freely offered at $2 per dozen.

Cosmos, both pink and white, is plen-
tiful and moves very slo«ly; long
stemmed Howers are offered at G to 8
bunchisforl'oc; shortstems,12 bunches
for 25c., each bunch containing a dozen
flowers.

Smilax, asparagus, galax leaves, and
all green goods have met slow sales, and
the business of the week, generally, has
been more like that of a week in the mid-
dle of the hot season.

Jotting^s.

TheExecutiveCommitteof the New
York Florists' Club meets at H p. m.
Monday, in the Elk's rooms, corner of
27th street and Broadway.

The November meeting of the New
"york Gardeners' Society will be held on
the third Saturday of the month instead
of the second. The date was changed so
as to enable members to visit the exhibi-
tion at Tarrytown, N. Y.

Wm. Fiumb is laying out the grounds
surrounding the residence of F. E. .Smith,
at Piattsburg, N. Y.

John Condon, Fifth avenue and 24th
street, Brooklyn, will hold a chrysanthe-
mum exhibition at his greenhouses, com-
mencing November 1.

There were no new chrysanthemums
sent to the Chrysanthemum Society's
committee here last .Saturda3^

Thos. W. Weathered arrived home from
Europe Saturday last, on the S. S.
Lucania.

Frank Seubert, a florist of St. John's
Park, was accidentally shot last week
by a friend, while snipe hunting on the
Flushing meadows. It is expected that
he will recover.

Visitors in town: S. A. Anderson,
Buffalo, N. Y.; G. Fancourt, Wilkes-Barre,
Pa., and B. Dorrance, Dorrancetown,
Pa.

The specialty system has now reached
the commission branch of the business.
George Saltford of Khlnebeck, N. Y'., the
well-known violet grower, has opened a
commission house at 50 West 29th street,
and will handle only violets, doing a
shipping as well as a local trade. He re-
ports business, so far, beyond his expec-
tations.

P. O'Mara left Friday morning for
Trenton. N. .}., having been appointed
one of the trustees of the reformatory
for girls in that city.

Index of Advertisers.

Allen 0 H 1047

Allen J K 1062

Allen WS 10ii2

Am Oaidening 1047

Am Jadoo Uo 1066-66

Am Rose Co Hi6y

Aachmaun 0 10&1-64

Bader J 1060

Baker W J 1002

Baldwin A J 1 O

BallOD 1060

BallerF A Ii61

Barteldesi Co 1' 47

Bassett & Wa8hburBlu63

Bataon 8 ILOO

Bayeradorfer H k OolOtiH

Beaulieu H ;017

Becker Fred O 106U

Beckert W 0 It 68

Berckmans P J Go. . 1060

BergerH H &0o 1046

BemingHQ 1063

Black Cbaa 1048-60

Blanc A k Co 1068

Blauvelt & Guttmanl062
Bobbink & Atkins.. .11 49

Bock W A 1060

Bolles FA 1048

Boeton Letter Co. . . . 1064

BrintonW P 1048

Brockmann E 1" 69

Brockton G & F Chibl063

Brown A L 1052

Brown P 105'2

Bunyard HA I116I

Burden FH 1047

Burpee W A & Co... 1047

Byer Bros 1052

Carmody J D li 67

Cetrey Letter Co... 1065
Chicago House

Wrecking Co 1065

Chinnick W J 1 48

deary « Co H68

Olacaa^BoddlngtoD

Co 1IH6

Conard & Jones Co . 1063

ConnellB 1059

Cottage Gardens . . 1045

Cowen's N Sons It67

Coi 0 W 1,63

Ooi Seed Co 106G

Oralg Robt et Son . . . 1061

Cranes 1048

Cunningham J. H ..1053
CutFlowerExchangelOOi

Darlington H D Iu60

Daytc n Paper Nov Ool064

Dean Boiler Co 1066

Deutsche Qartner

Zeitung Iti64

Dietach A & Co 1066

Dillon J L 1069

Dingee & Conard Co 1048
Domer F & Sons Co. 1059

Dorval VS Iu59

Dreer Hy A 1067

Dnmont&Oo 1062

Edwards i Docker. .1064

EhretF 1062

Eickholt Mis 0 1052

EiaeleO lo68

Elsele J O 1060

Elizabeth NurseryCol047
ElliotlWmi Sons. . . 1046

EUiott W H 1063

Ellis & PollworthU64-66
EUwanger & Barry. .1048
Emnians Geo M.. .1052

EDgleWJ 1053

Farquhar R & J & Col053

Faust HG di Oo 1052

Feiaser J H 1051

F & F Nurserlea . . . 1048
Florist Hail ABS'n,..1004

FlorietPiibOo 1064

Foster LH 1'51

Fryer E 1059

Garland O M 1067

Qeiger O R 1069

Gibbons H W 1066

Giblln&Oo 11-66

Gorton&Lldgerwood

Co 1067

Greene & nnderhllll063
Griffith 4 Turner Col046

QuniherW H 1062

Harria 0 A & Co. . . . 1M52

HartM A 1062

Heias J B ICtiO

Heller 4 Co 1047

Henderson P 4 Co. . 1049

Hencecke 0 Co 1066

Herr AM 1062

Herrmann A 1068

Herron DR 105s)

Heseer WO 1060

HewB A H 4 Co 1065

Hicks 4 Crawbuck..H62

Hjlfinger Bros li 65

Hill EO 4 Co 1063

Hippard E 1066

Hitchings 4 Co 1068

HoebelL 1061

Holton & Hunkel Ool06:i

HoranBO 1062

HornCD 1051

Hort'l Advertiser... 1064
H.yfs S Sons Co... 1048
HulseboBch Bros.. ..1046
Indian Gardening. .1064
Internat'l Heater Colt66
Invalid ApplianceCot 65

Jackson EB 1063

Jackson J H ..1067

Jackson &PerkinBColt46

-1048
Jacobs 8 4 Sons.... 1086

Jamea F 1048

JennlngsEB 1052

Johnson & Stokes.. .1046

JonesHT 1061

JooBtenC H 1046

Easting WmF li 63

Kay W n 1066

KelseyHP 106;

Kennicott Bros Go. . 1063

Kilbourn U 1061

Knai'per A li 51

Koiuada Bros 1051

Kraber W O 1069->0

EuehnO A 1163

Lager A Hurrell....l 52
Laudrelh D 4 Sous.l05t
LangjahrAB . ...1062

Lang J ...1062

Law ranee Mrs T 1052

LiniprechtSJ 1061

Linthicum J 8 1048

LitUeheldHF 1059

Lockland LumberColOOl

LongD B 1(61

Lonedale E 1053

Lord 4 Bnmbam Col067

Ludomann F lo6'

MaderP 1063

McCarthy NFS Co.1048

-1''62

McFadden EC 1053

McKellar 4 Winler-

aon 1062

McManus J 1C62

Meissner MrsPB..! 60

MerkelC 4 Son 1069

Meyer J 0 4 Co 1064

Michel P4 B Co 1047

MillangF 1062

MillerG L 106 !

Moninger John G Oolo67
Monkhouae John... 1053

Moon SU 1048

Moon Wm H Co 1048

Moore W J 1063

Moore,Hentz 4 Nashl062
Moma Floral Co... 1053

Mosa G M 1063

Murphy Wm 1069

Nal'l h lorists' Board

of Trade 1066

NationalPlantOo...l 61
N Y Out FlowerOo.. 1062

Nieaaen L 1 63

Ormaby E A )066

Ouwerkerk P ..1048

Part-una 4 Sone Co. 1068

Peacock W P 1 69

Peckham SS 1069

PennockSS.., 1062

Peterson J A 1060

Pierce F O Co 1066

Plerson F R Co 1045

Piuehurst Nuraerie8lo48
Pittsburg Cut Flower

Co 1063

Pitzonka G 1062-69

Plant Seed Co 1047

PuUen A 1048

Quaker CityMachCoUi66

RaciihamGA 1069

KawlingsEI. li,51

RawsonWW4Go. li 46

Reck J 1052

Keed 4 Keller 1064

ReeeerO A Go 1061

ReldE 1163

Reinberg Bros... 1059-63
Renard Jos . . . lo69
Ricbmuud Store Co 1067
Ricksecker Chas H..1051

Ripperger Geo 1065

RoedlngG G 1005

KolkerA s Sons. ...1047

Roney Bros 1059

Rose MfgOo 1065

Rupp J F 1053

Ruxton F4 N Co. ..1051

Ryeracn U.O 1063

Sallford Geo 1068

Schiller J L 1046

Schmidt JO 1062

SchmitzFWO 1046

Schwabe 0 0 1063

Scollay Jno A 1. 67

Hea Cliff Nursery... 1063

SfavlsOF 1053

Seawanhaka Ghe 1060

Sliflleui J A , 1069

Shellroad G'h'ae Co. 1063

Sheridan WP 1062

SiebertOT 1060-68

Skabcura Dip Co... 1066

Smith N 4 Son 1048

Smith W4T Co 1061

Soar Broa 1051

Boltau C 4 Co 1052

Stearns A T Lum Ool067

Steffena E 1064

Stoothoff U A 4 Co. . 106S
Storra 4 Harrison Gol048

StuderN 1060

Stumpp 4 Walter O0IO66

SntherlandGA 1163

TaylorE J 1069

Tecumeeh Green.

houses 1052

Thorburn J M 4 Go. 1046
Toba^'co Warehous-
ing 4 Trading Co. 1065
Traendly 4 Schenckl062

Trowlirldge B H 1059

Van Home Griflfen

4Go 1066

Vaughan'a Seed

Store 1049

Vick & Hill Co 1060

Vincent R Jr4 Son. . . 1048
Vredenburg 4 Co. ..1' 64

W.ateon PS Co 1047

Watson TR .... 1061
Weathered T W8on8.1067

Weber G 8 4 Co 1066

Weber H 4 Sons... 1061

Weeber 4 Don 1047

Welch Bros 1062

WetlonH 4 Bro....l06if
Whllldin Pottery C0IO66

Whttbred A A 1061

Whitton 4 Sons 1063

Wletor Bros H 63

Williams MrsF.... 1060
WittboldOeo ... . 1060
Welt AQ4Bro... .1067

Wood EM ft Co 1061

Yates U O 4 Co 1048

Young J 1062

Young TJr 1062

Young & Nugent.. .It 62
Ziinmcr G 1062

Wood Bros 10o9 1 Zlrngiebel D 1163

Index of Advertisements.

PLANT.S, SKEUS.
BUI.BS, FLun EK.H

Acacia 1049

Acalypha 1053-60

Achillea 1063

Agave* li 51

Ageratum 1053

AUamauda 106

Alocaaia 1060

Altemanthera 1053

Alyasum 1053

Ampelopsis. . . 1047-48-62

Ananaa... 1051

Anthuriums 106n

Aquilegia 1051

Araliaa 1060

Ardisia 1068

Araucariaa 1046-51-60

Aeparagus.. 1046-4 8-52-63

-1059-60-61-63-68

Aspidistras 1049

Aatera 1('47

Astllbe 1053-68

Aucuba 106U

Azaleaa 1046-48-51

Begonias.. . 1046-62-63-59

-U60

Bigoonias 1048

Biota 1060

Browalia I068

Bulba inot specltlcal-

ly named) . . 1046-47-68

Cacti .1061

Caladiums Io51-t;o

Calceolaria 1046

Callaa 1045-46-61-68

Cannas 1046-48-51

Cares 1048-60

Camation8.1046-48-51-52

-10S3-59-60-61

Caryopteria 1063

Cestrum I(i68

Chrysanthemum6l045-61

-li53

Cigar Plant 1C63

Cinerarias .1046-47-62-6:1

Cissus ,1060

Clematis 1048-69-61

Coleus 1051-53

Coreopaia lo63

Cosmos 1047

Crinums 1061

Crocus 1046-49

Grotons 1061

Cut Flowers 1062-63

Gycas 1045 46-6i-68

Cyclamen . . 1046-47-51-52

-53-11:60

Cyperua 1051-53-60

Daffodils 1049-61

Daiaiea 1052-63

Delphinium 1063

Dietfenbachias 1060

Dieljtra. 1-48

Dioama 1051

Digitalis 10, 3

Draclenas 1059-60

Edelwtis 1068

Eglantine 1061

Ericas I06O

Engenias 1051

Eu alia U63

Euonymua 106'

Euphirbla. 1068

Ferns. 1- 45-16-48-51-63

-1069-60-68

Feverfew 1053

Ficua 1046-48-51

Freesia 1046-46

Funkia 1063

Gaillardia 1053

Galax 1051

Gardenia 1063-60

Genista 1063

Geraniumsl046-61-5 2-63

Qeum 1053

Gloxinias 106S

Grasses 1047

Grevillea IC48- 63-60

Heliotrope 1' 63

Herbaceous Plants.. 1048

-1'53

Hibiscus 1063

Hollyhocks. . .1047-48-62

-1053

Honeysuckles 1048

Hyacinths ...1046-46-47

-1049-61-63

Hydrangeas 1048-61

Impatiens 1063

Iresines 1053

Iris 1046-63

Ivies 1051

Jonquils 1046

Justicia 1060

Kalmias 1049

Lanrua 1045-46

Lavender 1053

Lilacs 1048-63

Liliea... 1046-46-47-48-61

Lobelia 1053

Lychnia 1053

Magnoliaa 1068

Mahonias 1060

Manettia 1063

Marantaa 1069-60

Matricaria 1053

Mctrofllderca 1049

Mignonette. . . 1047-52-59

Moon Vines 1089

Mountain Fleece. .. 1053
Mushroom Spawn . . 1046

-1047-68

Myosotis 1046-63-68

Myitlu .1048-61

Narcissus 1046-46-49

Orchids .. ..1061-52-60

PfBonias 1046-48

Palms. . 1046-48-51-62-60

-1061-68
Pansies. 1047-61-62-63-69

Peach Seed 1048

Pelargoninms 1052-53

Petunias 1063

Phlox 1063

Pitcher Plant I06O

Pogoatemon 1061

Primulas . . 1045-47-51-62

-U'53-69-60-68

Privet 1047-48

Rhododendrons. . 1046-48

-1049-61
Rosea. . . 1046-47-48-63-59

-1U6C-61

Rudbeckia 1063

Rusaellas 1046

Seeds (not specifi-
cally namedll04 6-47-48

-lu6S
Selagicella . . . 1061-63-60
Shrubs (not sped

flcally named). 1047-48

-1061

Silene 1053

Small Fruits 1048

Smilax .... lli46-62-69-60

Solar um 1051-63-69

hpirjeas 1146-48-59

Statics 1063

Stocks 1061

Sweet Peas 1046-47

Sweet WiUiam ... 1048-53

Tarragon 1063

Tillandsia 1C.61

Trees 1048-60-68

Tulips 1046-46-49-51

Vegetables 1047-48

Velvet Plant 1063

Verbenaa 1047-51-63

Viburnum 1 48

Vincas 1053-69-60

Violets .1048-61-62-63-59

-1060
Zamias 1051

MISCELLANEOUS

Auctions 1048-62-68

Baskets 1052

Board of Trade It 65

Boilers 1060-66-67-68

Books 1047-61-04-66

Boxes 1047-64-66

BuHineaa Opportuni-
ties K 50

Cut Flowers, Whole-
sale and Commis-
sion Dealers.. .1062-63
Decorative Greenery

etc 1061

Exhibitions 1063

Fertilizers 1060-64-66

-1066
Florists' Letters . 1064-65
Florists' Supplies .. .1061

-1062-63-64-6S
Flower Pots, Vases,

Tubs etc 1060-62-66

Fruit and Flower

Plates 1064

Glass 1050-65-66-67

Glazing Points.. 1066-67
GreenhouseCon-

struction 1067

Greenhouse LumberlOOl
-1066-66-67

Gutters 1067

Hail Insurance 1064

Hose 1066

Insecticides . . 1040-58-66
-1066-68

Labels 1066

Maetica 1066

Metal Designs 1068

Moss 1052

Newspapers 1164-66

Peal 1062

Pipes, Joints and
Valves . . .1060-65-66-67

Printing 1064

Pumps .....1066

Putty 1067

SaleorRent 1060

Sash 1066-66-67

Seed Packets 1064

Slakes 4 Supports . . 1067

Stationery 1060-66-66

Tile 1067-68

Tools, Implements

etc 1066-66-67

Tying Material 1064

Ventilators 1050-66-67-68

Wants 1050

Wire Designs. . 1061-62-63
-1064

A Great Assistance.
The articles in your paper assist me greatly
in my work. WM. K. DEONER.

Cleveland, O.

1056

The F=i-orists' Exchkngb.

T.

Geneva, N. Y.— The Fall business of
the wholesale dealers in this locahty has
been exceedingly satisfactory.

Huntsville, Ala. — The Stark Bros.
Orchard & Nursery Company, of Louis-
iana, Mo., has leased 3.50 acres of land
near this city, and will establish a large
nursery.

A New Cherry Pesf . — In Bulletin 172,
for September, 18i)'.), of the Cornell Uni-
versity Agricultural Experiment StJition,
Ithaca, N. Y., Professor Slingerlaud deals
with the cherry fruit fly, a new iusect
enemy of cherries, resembUng the com-
mon house fly, the " worm " being a true
maggot. The maggots feed upon the
juicy flesh of the ripening cherry, usunlly
near the pit. They form an irregular,
rotten-appearing cavity, and until the

Orange, N. J. The varieties are Atro-
liurpureum, Sauguineum, Seolopendrifo-
lh]!n, Oruatum, Dissectum, Palmatum
and Versicolor. Although planted al)out
10 years the center of the Imd is oidy
about five feet in height, the plats liaving
been cut back so as to form a solid lu.iss
of I'oUage, so effective in the arrangciiient
of this class of hardy plants. The plants
have never had any protection whatever
since the bed was put out, and not a sin-
gle plant has been injured by drought or
cold. This indicates the perfect hardiness
of these beautiful shrubs when properly
treated planted in the open ground in
this cUmate.

We are indebted to Mr. Kelsey for the
cut shown, which is taken from his Au-
tumn catalogue.

Advertising: Beats Traveling Agents.

David Hill, Evergreen, 111., is a well-
known nurseryman, having 150 acres de-

from $1 to f 100. If I do not hear from
the ini|Uirer within a reasonable time I
send a second letterand another bargain
offer. Names secured in this way are
used for three orfour years; if I have not
developed the inquiry into an order by
that time I give it up as a bad job.

"I key my advertisements and en-
deavor to keep from wasting the money
I have to spend. But I find that you can-
not always judge a paper by the show-
ing it makes in any one year. I started
in one year to cut off my list all papers
that did not come up to a certain stand-
ard, and the flrst thing I knew I had cut
off some of the best paying papers I had
—I mean papers that had always paid
me before and have paid me since. You
have to know a whole lot about newspa-
pers before you can place advertising
intelligently."

Mr. Hill, by careful advertising and by
living up to every promise made, has
buiit up, not only an immense trade, but

Bed of Japanese Maples, ten years old, on Honne Grounds of Nurseryman F. w. Kelsey, Orange, N

maggots get nearly full grown their work
does not show on the surface of tln' fruit.
Soon after ■• picking time," howrvei-, tiie
rotting extends to the skin wliich sinks
in. The varieties attacked were the
Downer, Morello and Montmorency. It
is further stated that the same pest may
attack plums or prunes. Evidences of
the work of the new pest have ai)peared
at Belmont, Mass., and Geneva and Itlia^
ca. N. Y., and the bulletin warns cherry
growers in the Eastern, Middle and
Northern States to be on the outlook for
it. A preventive measure suggested is
tlie heroic method of picking and de.>itroy-
Ing by boiling, burying or otherwise, the
whole crop on the infested trees, just
al)out the time the flrst fruits are ready
to pick, or even before.
The bulletin gives formulae for certain
mixtures that have been used with the
view of exterminating similar fruit flies
in other countries; but from the re-
sults obtained the author arrives at the
conclusion that " there is but little hope
of successfully combating our American
cherry fruit fly in the adult or fly state."
The p^niplilrt contains numerous helpful
illustrntinu.^.

Japanese Maples.

The accompanying illustration of a
Japanese maple bed was made from a
photograph of the bed on the home
grounds of the well-known .New York
nurseryman, Fred'k W. Kelsey, at

voted to evergreen trees. He is also an
extensive advertiser. What Mr. Hill lias to
say on the subject of advertising sll(^ul(l
be instructive to others engaged in line.sof
business similar to his. In a recent in-
terview with a representative of Agricul-
tural Advertising, he is quoted as saying
among other things; "Yes, it's some-
thing of a business and it has all been
built up by advertising. I am a strong
believer in advertising. Many of the
leading nurseries do not advertise, de-
pending entirely upon agents and travel-
ing rejiresentatives to dispose of their
stock, but I think they make a mistake.
I started in here 27 yearsago with seven
acres of ground and a del)t of $3,500.
With advertising the business grew until
it has assumed its present proportions.
The outlook for the advertiser I consider
very flattering. I find that the farm pa-
pers are the only ones I can profltably
use, excepting the trade papers, of
course, which I use for the wholesale
trade.

" The advertisement which I ran last
year is a fair sample of my recent adver-
tising. It makes a direct offer, which,
because of the low prices quoted, is pretty
sure to interest anyone who is thinking
of purchasing trees. Sometimes the ad-
vertisement leads to a direct sale, but in
most instances the reader sends for a
catalogue and price list. With the cata-
logue I send a personal letter and a spe-
cial bargain sheet, offering trees in lots
of from 100 to 1,000 at prices raugiug

an enviable reputation throughout the
country. He is the most extensive
grower of evergreen trees in the Dnited
States. In addition to his mail-order
and wholesale business at Dundee, he has
large show grounds for retail trade in
Chicago, and a branch nursery at Elgin.

A Chapter on Walnuts.

BY THE L.4TI0 DR. H.lIililS, IMIIL.IDELI'HIA.

JuGLA.N's Nigra, Black Walnut.— This
nut is not naturally black, but straw-
yellow ; it becomes black bv the staining
of tlie hull, which develops a black dye
after maturity, and transfers it to the
contained nut. To obtain a straw-vel-
low, beautiful walnut that few persons
will recognize, it is ouly necessary to pick
a large green mature nut at the end of
September; open it and cleanse it in a
protection of several thicknesses of soft pa-
per by means of a nail brush and soap.
The hull should open with an interior
white coat, which imparts no stain to
the nut in this stage. If this coat should
be thick, it will have, before brushing, to
be pared away with a pen-knife; much
care is necessary to prevent the staining
of the fingers; and the best solvent is the
immediate application of a strong kcjIh-
tion of citric acid, and the most perfect
protector, a pair of India rubber gloves

I'.Iack walnuts are of various sizes iiud
although very large ones can still be
found, those of the markets show a de-

cided degeneration in fifty years. Nuts
of one and one-quarter iuches, to two
inches in width, exist, but the former are
nuich the more abundant. For planting
ciur shoulil be taken to select the larger
varieties and those liaving onl.y a moder-
ately rough surface. What may beealled
porcupine nuts are too rough for ordi-
nai-y handling, and are very black, by
reason of the portions of hull retained in
tlie deep grooves of the exterior. Where
varieties of walnuts are grown these may
be planted as a curiosity, and their char-
acter will best be seen by a thorough
cleaning. Such walnuts are not so large
as they appear, for they open smaller
than their exterior size would indicate.

The strength of a black walnut, and its
power to resLst cracking, is due to the ex-
istence of a diaphragm or partition,
which separates the two halves of the
kernel, except a kite-shaped connection
near the germinal extremity; which is at
the most finely wrinkled, or in some va-
rieties, the pointed end of the nut. In
planting the fresh nut should be set in
October, where it will be subjected to the
action of frost for the opening of the shell.
The walnut should lie planted on its side,
aljout two iuches beluw the surface.

The flavor of the black walnut is due
to a peculiar oil, which makes the kernel
of value in the formation of candy, and
when expressed, is of use in the flavoring
of soap. There is a black walnut of a
rounded form that is divided into three
parts and is sometimes quite large; but
its triple formation unfits it for opening
to advantage. All black walnuts appear
to have the same taste, and the nil in
their composition in time becomes strong
or rancid; hence they are most palatable
ill the first Fall aud Winter.

JuGLANB CiNERiA, Butternut.— This is
a long, rough, thick-shelled, oily nut, the
product of a large tree, which grows
along the edges of streams, or in bottom
lands. On account of the oily character
of its kernel it is not a general favorite.
The largest variety has been brought
from Manchuria, north of China. There
is a strong resemblance between the inte-
rior of this nut and that of the Juglans
Sieboldii. Neither has any diaphragm.

Juglans Regia, "Oriental Walnut."—
( ailed also after tlie countries into which
it has lieen introduced and known com-
mercially .-is the English walnut; the Mad-
eira nut ; <;ren(ilde or Erencii walnut and
the Persian walnut. It originated in the
Caucasus Mountains, northeast of the
Black Sea., where it still grows wild; and
was thence carried to Palestine before the
days of Solomon, in whose time it grew
extensively around the Lake of Genne-
saret, where it is no longer found. It is
said to have been introduced into the re-
gion about Damascus in Syria, at least
1,000 years ago. At the present day it
is grown in both countries, and groves
of the tree may be found near Jezzin in
northern Palestine and near Damascus,
iu which city the wood is used for mak-
ing furniture, particularly folding chairs.
It resembles our black walnut. As this
nut haslieen grownin Pale.stinefor 3,000
years, and in Syria for l,ooo, it is the
height of folly to call it "English." Trav-
elers in Palestine often speak of large,
spreading individual trees, under the
shade of which they have rested.

In planting and "re-planting the Orien-
tal walnut for 3,000 years, there have
been introduced .several sub-varieties that
have received distinctive names; and at
one time, some 8i I years ago, such large
nuts were grown that the jewellers made
use of the shells as boxes, to hold various
implements of gold, and were rimmed
and hinged with the same metal. Nearly
all <if the nuts of this varietv are more o'r
less olijtrtionable Iii-i-.iiise iif a hitter and
stringent H.-ivor iniparteil liv the skin of
the kernel. The largest, best formed, and
most free from this defect, is the Kirkpat-
rick seedling, grown in Merchantville,
N. J. The tree, now 19 years old, has
been bearing for several years, and pro-
duces a finer nut than anv imported.
This form of walnut falls froin the tree in
a perfectly clean state, and receives no
stain from the hull. The Kirkpatrick
.seedling is long-oval in form and has very
little of a flange where the two half shells
come together. The kernel of this variety
can be greatly improved in flavor by
blanching in hot water.

Juglans Cordifor.mis.— This Japanese
walnut is more the shape of a bov's peg
top than of a heart, as it is long and de-
cidedly pointed. It has been introduced

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from Japan \ous cnoiij;h to be in bear-
ing. The tree iH perfei'tly liarily, as it
comes from tlie nortli of tlie Islands;
grows as rapidly as a maple, recpiires no
pruning, casts a liue shade, and bears
nuts in long clusters — 15 to 20 in a
bunch. The walnut has an egg-shaped,
green, ciliated hull which, when of full
size, is two incheH long, and one and one-
half inches wide. The hull is black next
the nut, but stains it very little, so tliat
a brush and soap removes the blacUtibres
and render.s it of a brown color; the ex-
terior marking resembles that of an <.)ri-
eutal \\alnut. The .Japanese walnut
opens easily, has no diaphragm and the
kernel can be taken out entire. This is
delicate in character; has no astringency
or bitterness and has a sliglit flavor of
the oil of our black walnut. Both the
tree and itsfruit are a decided acfpiisition
to our nut-bearing family and should be
planted extensively. It will be a decided
addition to the kernels in use by the
candy maker, and will make a more deli-
cate confection than either the black or
oriental walnut. Its formation renders
it more easily blanched than either, and
its subjection to hot water a few minutes
enables one to readily open it.

JuGLANS SiEDOLDi, SieboWs ^yalnut.
— This nut came originally from Korea
to China, and thence to Japan, whence it
has come to us. Its name has been de-
rived from that of Siebold, the botanist,
who first described it. The tree is per-
fectly hard3', grows rapidly and makes a
fine shade; but its nuts are quite inferior
to those of the cordiformis. They are
smaller, much harder, decidedly more
oily, and resist very strong blows of the
hammer. According to Japanese pictures
they must have this nut of larger size
than what has been imported. When
sawn asunder it is found almost of ivory
hardness, and to be cellular in formation;
so that its thickness of shell is more ap-
parent than real. The oily character of
the kernel unfits it for general use. As a
shade tree it is valuable.

Plantino OF NUT AND NUT-TREES. -There
is no reason why we should continue
to import Oriental walnuts when they
can be grown here. We have the land and
the climate, and many imijort^jd varieties
Ciiii be produced proKtably. In the olden
time nuts were planted for ]i(isterity,aii(l
it required some unscllishness to do this;
but now a young man can plant grafted
trees with an expectation of eating the
fruit thereof, and nuts or seedling trees
for his children. The writerwas born on
a farm which abounded in nuts, the trees
Ijrodueing which wereplanted with much
care many years before. The planter
was evidently an arboriculturist, a hu-
mauitariaii and a lover of animals. In
every field was a large shade nut tree
near a fence, under which the horses and
cows took shelter in hot weather. On
the banks of tn-o creeks were other nut-
bearing trees, and others along the fence
rows. These trees, from their size, must
have been planted soon after the Revolu-
tionary War; and the fruit of them we
enjoyed as children. These trees have all
died of old age, and not one of five owners
of the farm has ever replaced a tree, un-
less it has been dime recently. It certainly
was not dfjne in a long period of \rais.

We are happ.y to say that the planting
of nut treeH for shade and fruit has been
revived in the last twenty years, and
some who began early enough are now
enjoying the fruits of their own planting.
A few men have a rage f(jr planting nuts,
and do this as a dut.v every year when
their crop comes in, always selecting the
best varieties of their own and endeavor-
ing to obtain new ones. In this way
California will in time have vast nut
farms, and will be able to supply much
of the trade. Chestnuts are on the in-
crease here, particularly large ones, and
clous are being grafted with wild varie-
ties of large size; but it must be borne in
mind that these are ncjt as sweet and
lialatable as the smaller ones. On my
father's farm one of the largest trees pro-
duced so small a nut that we cared little
to collect Iheni, althongh we had to ail-
mit tliat when p.-iilly dried they had the
most s;n'ciiarine taste. We had in our
trees a variet.v of chestnuts, some quitt;
large, but the larger they were was their
inside skin the thicker and the closer it
adhered to the kernel. This will befound
to be the case with the Paragon and all
large varieties. The man who produces
a large, sweet chestnut, with a skin tliat
is but slightly adherent to the kernel,
will make a fortune in disposing of tin-
trees. TheJapanesechestnnti.s llie lai'gest
grown but the least popular because of
its want of flavor.

[For the foregoing interesting paper,
which was the late latnented author's
last coutriljution to horticultural litera-
ture, we are indebted to .\. Blanc]

BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS.

CiNEBAitiAS are not cultivated bo ex-
tensively as they used to be, yet one can
always dispose of a few well-grown
plants. While they are being grown
along they should never be allowed to
become pot bound until they have
reached the flowering sized pots. With
each successive potting let the soil used
be coarser — the lumpierthe better. Using
too fine soil is more often the cause of
plants giving out just before flowering
than anything else. Keep them as cool
as possible, but keep them growing.
Fumigate regularly, and if the tem-
perature is held reasonably low, green
fly will be easily kept down.

Rex Beoonias.— To have really good
plants of these for next spring sales the
cuttings should be put in the sand now.
Use the leaves for cuttings, dividing
them into sections, having a piece of the
rib or vein runningthrougheach section.

Hon. W. J. Vesey, Fort Wayne, Ind.,
Newly Appointed Judge Allen County Superior Court.

When properly cut up a single leaf fur-
nishes a good many cuttings that are
sure to root well if the sand has a gentle
bottom heat.

Deutzias in the open ground that are
intended for forcing may be lifted and
potted at any time, placing them again
outdoors until severe weather comes;
then they should have the protection of
a cold frame until brought into the
house.

The warm, muggy weather we are
having ie very conducive to the spread
of mildew amongroses,and even though
the nights are so warm it will be found
beneficial to have some heat in the pipes
and to ventilate accordingly. Keep the
pipes painted with sulphur and the beds
free from rubbish, such as fallen leaves,
etc. Avoid over-watering and syringe
only on bright mornings. If the weather
is not favorable for syringing before
11 a. m., the operation had better be
left undone at this particular season of
the year.

Cyclamens for Christmas.

There are no prettier plants for Christ-
mas flowering than the cyclamen when
well grown. We doubt if any other
flowering plant sold outso profitably as
did the cyclamen in New York last
Christmas. We know for a fact that
growers had their stock all sold long
before the holidays, and many retailers
were disappointed in procuring enough
plants to meet the requirements of their
store trade. Of course, every one cannot

strong sunshine for four or five days.
Place tobacco stems among the pots,
and if green fly does make its appear-
ance, fumigate" gently. .Syringe occa-
sionally until flowers begin to open. In
watering it will befound advantageous
to use onl.v that from the tank, and
water only when the plants need it, for
although the cyclamen revels in a moist
atmosphere it'does not thrive with its
roots continually soaked; rather does it
like to liecome partially dry before each
watering. To do them full justice it is
advisable to look them over twice a day
and water such as are dry.

After the first four or five days give
them all the air possible, but avoid
letting a chilly breath strike them. Do
not try to feed them, but keep them
clean, and a choice batch of plants for
Christmas will be the result.

grow theirownplants, raising themfrom
seed and caring for them through tlie
hot Hummer months, because the houses
or frames are devoted to other lines, yet
if any bench room can be spared for the
purpose, it is not too late to prepare for
and have a supply of these charming
plants for the coming holidays.

If desirous of trying a few dozen or a
few hundred, according to the size of
your trade, procure a stock of plants
from .3-inch or 4-inch pots, and upon
their arrival select the strongest grow-
ing ones, and pot into .5-inch pots, using
a soil composed of four-flfth leaf mold
and one-fifth from the compost heap,
with a good sprinkling of silver sand.
Do not use any fertilizer in the soil
whatever. The smaller plants, those
from 3-inch pots, can be made the most
effective by ptitting them, three plants
together, in 8-inch or !)-inch pans. After
potting, give them a light bench as iiear
the glass as possible and shade from

The Gardeners' Annual Dinner.

The New York Gardeners' Society held
their annual dinner at No. ijl Madison
avenue. New York, Saturday evening
last. About 40 persons sat down to the
repast which had been prepared, and as
it did not take the form of a regular
coarse dinner, the appetites of all the
hungry ones were soon appeased.

Vases of flowers were arranged on the
center of the table; among them was a
bunch of fine Perle roses grown by R.
Angus, Tarrytown, and a bunch of the
new red rose Liberty, kindly sent by
Ernst Asmus; also Glory of the Pacific
chrysanthemum from Mr. Griggs.

1*. O'Mara acted as toastmaster, and
expressed in a few well-chosen woi'ds the
advantages to be gained by gardeners'
societies having these friendly gather-
ings. As quite a lengthy program had
been arranged, there was not much time
for speech-making. Mr Angus was called
upon for a violin solo, and responded
with a good Imitation of the Scotch
bagpipes.

The fiotanical Society was the first
toast, Samuel Ilenshaw, of Bronx Park,
responding. A. Dimmock was then
called upon for a song, which was ren-
dered in his best style; he was accom-
panied on the piano iiy J. P. Cleary. For
the Westchester Gardeners' Society, Mr.
Shore, in answering, said the time had
come when an international society
could be formed — if properly headed.
W. A. Manda, in speaking for the New
Y'ork Florists' Club, said he hoped to see
the gardeners make a great showing at
the meeting of the S. A. F. in New Y'ork
in 1900, and also expressed the hope
that societies as a whole would make
exhibitions of plants. Geo. Smith, of
Orange, N. J., then sang the "Tinker's
Wedding." "Flowers as Artistic Decora-
tions" was capably handled in a few
words by J. I. Donlan. The Tarrytown
Horticultural Society was responded to
by Mr. Cockburn, after which A. Dimmock
sang once more. To the toast, "The
t'ity Gardeners' Club," Frank Hamilton
replied, explaining the good results that
had ensued since the formation of the
club. The New Jersey Floricultural So-
ciety was the ne.\t toast, and the secre-
tary, J. Davis, after expressing his
pleasure at being present, made an allu-
sion to "Dad's Dinner I'ail," which im-
mediately called for the rendering of the
song by that name, by Geo. Smith. A
genuine Highland fling was then danced
by Mr. Somers, while R. Angus teased
the fiddle. " What Have You <iot That's
.New?" was the subject Mr. Dimmock
spoke upon, .\mong other things the
speaker commented upontheslowness of
the American Botanical Gardens in bring-
ing out new and rareplants. J. W. Withers
responded for the horticultural press,
and incidentally remarked that to dis-
tribute news you could either telegraph,
telephone, or tell a woman.

The pleasant evening was brought to
a close near midnight.

Jiiigt Vesey.

W. J. Vesey, of the firm of W. J. & M.
S. Vesey, Fort Wayne, Ind., was, October
it, appointed by GovernorMount as judge
of the Allen County (Ind. ISuperiorCourt.
Judge Vesey is well known in the florist
trade, ]inrticularly in connection with
his nntiiing efl'orts to establish the Flo-
rists' .Mutual I'ire Insurance Association
on a permanent and profitable basis,
which, unfortunately, were unsuccessful.
He is an active member of the .\mericaii
Carnation Society, his firm being inter-
ested in the raising of new seedlings. Mr.
\'esey has been a regular attendant at «
the society's meetings and has always
pcrf(jrmed well his part in its delibera-
tions. He is also a member of the S. A. F.
We take pleasure in publishing the fol-
lowing account of his legal career, taken
from the Fort Wayne Sentinel;

"William J. Vesey came to Fort Wayne
21 years ago from Lima, Legrange
County, where he w'as born in 1857. He
had studied law a few months before
coming to Fort Wayne and took up the
studies again in the law office of Niude A:
Ellison. He remained there a year or
two and then entered the office of P. A.
Randall, with whom he later formed a
partnership. In 1883 Mr. Vesey went to
Decatur, Ind., and for 14 months was a
member of the firm of France, Vesey &
Merriman. Returning to Fort Wayne he
again entered into partnership with I'.
A.Randall. In 1892 he formed a part-
nership with Owen N. Heaton, and this
firm is now oneof the most prominent in
northern Indiana,

" Mr. Vesey has ever been an active Re-
publican. For years his time and his
money have been given liberally to his
party". He served as chairman of the Re-
publican County Central Committee for
several years, and two years ago was
elected to represent the Twelfth Congres-
sional District on the Republican Central
Committee. As an attorney the new
judge ranks high, and his practice is
equal to that of any other firm in Fort
Wayne. There is some sacrifice to the
acceptance of the appointment, but there
is an honor attached which Mr. Vesey
richly deserved and his friends, regard-
less of party, will extend him their con-
gratulations," in which, we are sure, his
numerous friends in the florist's trade
join most heartily.

1058

The Florists' ExcHKNce.

(Kio) l>"loweriiig Period of li. au-
ratuin. — Lilium auratum, if planted
outdoors May 20, will flower about
September 1.

(160) Forcing Gladiolus.— To force
gladiolus in a temperature of 45 to 50
degrees will take about sixteen weeks.
The bulbs may be planted any time after
December 1.

(167) Rust on Carnations —Pick off

all affected leaves as soon as discovered.
Be careful in watering and see that the

Philadelphia.

CliRDge ill Market Conditions.

There has been a decided change in
business again the past week. -Ml kinds
of flowers are now very plentiful; the
warm weather has brought plants into
bloom very fast, and has also been the
means of bringing out a large quantity
of outdoor stock. Cosmos is very abun-
dant; the cold snap of last week in many
cases killed the leading buds andnow the
side shoots are blooming. Chrysanthe-
mums are also becoming very plentiful,
and prices are alread.v falling; the
flowers that sold for .$1.50 per dozen on
.Monday are now offered at $1. Tran-
sient trade in the stores has fallen off
very much, so that a large quantity of
flowers is seen on the street, there being
such a surplus on hand. Chrysanthe-
mums were being offered on the street
on Wednesday.
Jottings.

John Morgan, salesman for .S. S.

begin to be seen in display form in cut
blooms in the windows.

A New Florist's Store.

Chas. D. Zimmerman, for a long
time in the nursery business here, is now
uudertaking the flower trade on W. Chip-
Ijewa street, near Franklin. A good
frontage has been leased, and a modest
store structure, with show conservatory
iu the rear, has Ijeen constructed. Side
lot space will .accommodate heeled in
nursery stock. Miss M. Skinner will here
be a ijromineut factor at the cut flower
counter of tills new establishment.

Round About.

.J. H. Rebstock has moved back into
his re-finished store on 584 Main street.
Burlap, of a bright shade of green, covers
the walls and ceiUng proper, and is pan-
eled off by polished white woodwork.
Mirror plates are given free space, and the
little wall cases .are gems of form, while
the modern bay window shape refrigera-
tor, of ample size, makes an appropriate

Chicago Florists' Float in Fall Festival Parade.
Pronounced by President McKinley " Gorgeous."

bed is not kept too wet. Keep the at-
mosphere dry and give plenty of ventila-
tion. Avoid syringing altogether, except
a light spraying of Bordeaux mixture
occasionally. The rust thrives best in a
close, moist atmosphere, and if this con-
dition is guarded against, the plants
will outgrow the trouble in a short time.

(168) Rooting Kose Cuttings Now.

— Dewitt.— Ripenedwood of H.P. and H.
. , roses do not root well with bottom
heat. The best plan would be to prepare
a bed in a cold frame and put the cut-
tings in there, or make a bed out doors.
Place the cuttings in rows, and before
severe weather, put a mulch of litter be-
tween the rows, also a light covering of
the same material over the cuttings.
Treated this way they should callous be-
fore Winter sets in and throw out roots
next .Spring.

The cuttings of shrubs may be treated
in a similar manner with success.

Chicago Florists' Float.

We gave a description of this fine piece
of work (which the accompanying illus-
tration now shows) in our last week's
issue. Notwithstanding our contem-
porary's comment to the contrary.
President McKinley did see the florists'
float, if "he did not have an opportunity
to see the parade," and pronounced the
result of the work of the florists "gorge-
ous." Ess.

Pennock, has taken unto himself a wife.
The happy couple have gone South on a
wedding tour.

There was a very good exhiliition of
cosmos at the Pennsylvania Horticul-
tural Society's meeting on Tuesday last,
in competition for the Michell premiums.
First prize was awarded to Thos. Hol-
land, gardener to H. B. Rosengarden,
Esq., Malvern, Pa.; second to Wm.
Fowler, gardener to Mrs. Charles Wheeler,
Bryn Mawr, Pa. The flowers in the first
prize vase were the finest ever seen here,
more th.an half of them measuring -iV^
inches in diameter.

Many growers have this week received
consignments of azaleas, and the stock
h.as arrived in splendid condition. All
plants are very good this year.

DAVin Rust.

Buffalo.

Summery Weatlier

As fine, sunny, and almost as sum-
mery weather, as seen during this year,
has been the rule for a week past. Frosts
having recently reduced the supply of
some lines of flowers there is now good
place for chr\santhemunis and carna-
tions which, in growth, respond to such
stimulating weather conditions. Roses
are fairly plentful but not in surplus.
Carnations are coming in l>ut rather be-
hind the demand, while chiysauthemums
improve iu looks and quality daily. They

rear setting of the room space. Mr. Reb-
stock is in New York City this week.

Trade can be styled but moderate. The
October weddings, locally, have called for
only modest decorations.

Jas. .7. Banbury, representing National
P'lorists' Board of Trade, New Vork City,
was a caller on Saturday last. Vidi.

Chlcagfo.

Market News,

Continued hot weather (two days
last week the thermometer reached SO)
lias caused roses to come out at a great
rate. American Beauty still hold their
own well and are now good stock. Car-
nations are iu more liberal supply; prices
are firm, especially for fancies, which are
yet far below the demand and would sell
at $3 to $i. Standards bring $1 to .1>2,
whites being the best sellers.

Clirysantheniunis are much more in evi-
dence. Fitzwygram is about over. The
varieties now in the market are: In
whites, Bergmann, Ivory, Robinson,
Kalb; in yellows, Henderson, Soleil d'
October, Yellow Robiuson, Yellow Queen
and Miss .M.M. .lohuson; in pinks, Mmit-
mort, Cilory of the Pacific and .Morel.
The price for extra fine blooms reai-hi'd
$.i per dozen, down to fl.oO. The
flowers sell well as yet.

Violets are iu much greater abundance
and the flowers have improved in cinali-
ty; the best sell at .'$1.25, but unle.'is the
demand increases they will hardly hold

above the dollar mark. The supply of
smilax is abundant; asparagus is not so
plentiful. Lycopodium is showing up
some, but report states it is hard to get
people to pick ; and the price, so far, is
$'t to $(i per 100 pounds. A good deal of
Southern smilax is used. Galax leaves
are not plentiful as yet.
Among Morton Grove Growers.

The Poehlman Bros, make the most
of their 33 houses. They sell all their own
flowers at wholesale, at 53 Wabash
avenue, to home customers, doing no
shipping trade. Sixteen of the houses are
in roses and the stock is in admirable
shape, furnishing good cuts right along.
All is young stock planted from June first
up to the end of Jul^\-. Three houses are
devoted to carn.ations, mostly Flora Hill,
Scott, Evauston, Jubilei-aud .\rniazindy;
the plants are now prcpduciug very good
flowers. ChrvsanthenniuiK are grown
extensively; io houses contain from
35,000 to'40,000 blooms; besides 1,000
plants in pots from 10-inch down to 6-
inch. These latter are in splendid shape,
and are grown without supports, with
one flower to a shoot. The pot plants
.are mostly of the varieties Bonnaffon,
Irene, Robinson, Morel, Murdock, and one
calli'd Colclc'u Trophy, a favorite yellow
with tliciu forcutbloom and pot culture.
The first house of Lady Fitzwygram is
all cut; their Robinson, Glory of the P.a-
ciflc and Kalb .are now in. This firm
gives more room to the plants than most
other growers. As fast as the houses can
be emptied violets take their place, the
stock being now in frames. I'here will
be six of the houses so used. Large quan-
tities of bulbous stock are also raised.

Morton Grove Floral Co. have 10,000
roses and about 5,000 carnations. H.
McMichael is the grower. In carnations
Crane, Scott, McGowan, Tidal Wave,
Armazindy and Jubilee are most largely
grown. George Farrer has in all 22,00(1
feet of glass, in which he grows roses,
carnations, violets and chrysanthemums.

The Garfield Park Flower Co., W.Madi-
son street, have about 2,500 chrysanthe-
mums, also pot plants, mostly for home
use. Ouite a stock of the baby primrose
is here; it is used lai-gely iu di sign work.
There is also a fine strain of P. obconica
rosea, of much better color, and larger
than the old variety. Some good poiii-
settias, four in a pan, were seen, as well
as a splendid house of Triumph carnation
— a mass of flowers and with fair stems
already. Ferns are also largely grown,
loi- pans. A big stock of cyclamen, part
1)1 which is yet out in cold frames, was
also a feature.

Jottings.

K. Wienhoebor is out with two fine
new delivery wagons; he reports splendid
trade for last week and makes a fine
showing of orchids in flower.

Wm. Ivirkham returned, on the 14th,
from a rather extended trip to England.

Thomas Corlm-y is preparing to re-
enter the retail florists' business on W.
Madison street, near Albany, where he
is erecting a store and small greenhouse,
which will be ready for Thanksgiving.

No seedling chrysanthemums have, as
yet, been shown before the Chicago com-
mittee.
Horticultural Society.

At the regular meeting of this so-
ciety, October 14, 25 new members were
reported. Plans were furthered for the
grand show to beheld in the Auditorium,
November 7 to 11, inclusive. The by-
laws were amended, providing for a
change of meeting— from Saturday to
Tuesday. The judges selected for the
show are the same gentlemen who served
last year, viz., A. Herrington. Madison,
N. J.; Prof. J. F. Cowell, director of
Buffalo Botanic Gardeu, and Eniil Buett-
uer. Park lU'dge. Ess.

OBAcco Stems!

"Good Strong Kind."

60CTS. PER 100 LBS.

BALES WEIGH 500 LBS. j

"oBAcco Dust

"THE BLACK STUFF."

Fine or Coarse to Your Order (
50 to JOOO lbs., 2 cents per pound. \
H. A. STOOTHOFFiCO ,

1S4-1S6 VI. 2TTM STHtET, N. Y. CITY. (

I

October 21, 1899.

The F^lorists' Exchmnge.

1059

Newport, R. I.

Yaclit Ga<-e Curtails Seasou.

The iutpmational yacht race is re-
sponsible tor tlie suddeu endiDg of tlie
Newpoi-t season, at least six weeks earlier
than usual, and inconsequence the flower
business is about as dull as it is in mid-
winter.

Siebredit & Son have closed their Belle-
vue avenue store, cind part of J. M.
Hodgson's stock has returned tothecity.

Jottiugs.

Louis Ziegler, who was in the Miss
Fadden store duiing the Summer, has
accepted a position as seedsman with the
Geo. A. Weaver Co.

John J. Butler, who has had a siegt of
typhoid fever, is, 1 am happy to say,
convalescing.

John Allan, of theCaswell Greenhouses,
is bringing some well-grown early chr.v-
santhehiums into the market; his Glory
of the Pacific are extra well done.

show >'e\v8.

An innovation in the Horticultural
Society's special premium Ust, is classes
for cut blooms chrysanthemums "from
plants grown outside, without glass or
other artificial protection, up to the time
that flower buds were formed." The so-
I'iety has decided to invite three judges
from away to make the awards.

xMac.

CARNATIONS

3000 Lily Dean, 1 T grte DiantB

2500 Klora Htll, V ."^'' P'"°'^'

500 Jubilee, I *5 per 100.

1500 clumiw nf VIOLETS Princess

of ^Vales, »5 per 100.

John i. Shellim, '''Vt'/eeTr"" Phila , Pa.

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CARNATIONS AT S3.00 CASH

Until Snid. All Flret Plants.
Flora Hill. I>nnn. Poriin, Klilorado,
McGowun, hcoic, T. ('avtledee.

Mr D. R Herron, Olean. N. Y

Dear Sir:— Vuut Carnation plants I bonpht from you
laet peason gave me the beet eatisfactlon and beat,
results I ever bad.

1 l"ck the following varieties. Daybreak, Eldorado
and Dana, send me Ifu of each to complete fllllng my
house, ae I have added one more hous" tbls Kail.

Bradford. Pa., Sept. 16, IwiO. G. L. Graham.

Address DANA R. IIERKON, Oloaii. N.Y.
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mwm PLP

ALL SOLD.

WM. MURPHY, Sta. F. Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Field-Grown Carnations

Good healthy plants of Wni. Scott,
Lizzie McGowan, John young,
Daybreak and Portia

PRICES OS APPLICATION

VICTOR S. DORVAL, Woodside, N. Y.

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ion Plants.

Our stock thlB year is fine, free from
disease, and willglveyou satisfaction.

TRY THEM.

Evelina, Mayor Pingree, McBurney,

Kohinoor, Nancy Hanks, Wm. Scott,

Argyle and Portia,

«2.50 per 100; $20 per lOOO.

IMcGowan, $3.00 per 100 ; $25 per 1000.

NO ORDER LESS THAN 100.

REINBERC BROS.,

51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, III.

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CARNATIONS

Only few thousand left of ELDORADO

large plants at 94 per 100, 935 per 1000.

ALLEN'S DEFIANCE MIGNONETTE,

in 2% inch pots, at $3.00 per 100.

JOS.RENARD, Unionville, Pa.

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FIELD^OROWN CARNATIONS

Healthy, Strong, Bushy Plants.

FLORA HILL, SCOTT, JUBILEE,

VICTOR, t4.0Uperl00.
MctJOWAN , 2(1 size, »200 per 100.

VIOLETS, Princess of Wales,

Large Clumps, fleld-grown, $5.00 per 100.

GUSTAV PITZONKA, Bristol. Pa.

CARNATIONS

At $3.50 per lllO

C. A. DANA

Nice, Stocky, Field-Grown Plants.
Also McGOWAK and FREEDOM,

$6.00 per lOU (Cash).

W . Gt. IS.H.A.1=tE!3El.

35 Tremont St , NEW BEDFORD, MASS.
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CARNATIONS

A few thousand SCOTT and McQOWAN
left, strong stock, at $20 per 1000 — 250
at 1000 rate. Cash with order.

E. FRYER,

Berrlman & New Lots Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y.

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^lt„ CARNATIONS

Dest MeMT and ....
Standard Varieties

Write for Catalogue and prices.

W. p. PEACOCK, - ATCO, N. J.

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5000 CARNATIONS

Left In Hue aliape. SCOTT. McGOWAN and POKTIA
at 13.00 per lUO or *25 per 1000. Not culls. Speak quick.

CALIFORNIA VIOLET < LIIMl'S, «3.0ll
per 100; Princess of Wales, 2H In., $3 00.

VIN(:A MA.IOR VAR., flne field stock. Sets.

MOON VINES, rooted cuttings, fI.EO per 100.
Cafh with order, please.

BENJ. CONNELL, Florist, West Grove, Pa.

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FIELD-
GROWN

CARNATIONS

GOOD

HEALTHY

STOCK

Daybreak. Pingree, Portia, Dana, E. Plerson, Brides-
maid. Alberllnl. Ist sl2e, 13.00 per 100. McGowan,
Alaska, |2.U0 per 100.

CU II A Y 2'4 In. pots. If Bample6 are wanted Bend
Oin I UHA iiuHtii^'C. Prices on application.

B. H.TROWBRIDGE. Fisiil(ill Village, N.Y.

Mount IIonneB Conservatorlee.

SuccKSSoa TO TROWBRIDGE & HOMLES.

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Field-liiowD GaiDalloDS

Extra strong, raised to sell and not what Is left
after selecting the beat for planting.

SCOTT, ■
DAYBREAK,
BON TON,

S.'S.OO per 100
5.00
.■5.00

H. F. LITTLEFIELD, Worcester, Mass.

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CARNATIONS

400 QENESEE,
800 METEOR,
300 VICTOR,
200 EVELINA,

500 SCOTT,
400 PINGREE,
500 DAYBREAK,
200 ALASKA,

good plants,
$3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000.

CASH, PLEASE.

GEO. A. RAGKHAM, Detroit, Mich.,

SSO Van Djke Avenue.

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Surplus Carnations

FIELD-GROWN IVr 100 Per 1000
1.300LizzieIII<-<in\vnn.i<l8ln,S'>.00 SSL'S. 00
HOOOWiM. Scoie. ^t^()MK. - i.r,0 JO. 00
.>(MI Poi'lin. Mtroiij,', - - -J. .SO
'.!IMI Dim liri'iik, - - :t.00

5000 Clematis Paniculata, s.oo 7.'>.oo

Cash with Order.
ED. BROCKMANN.

Floi'iHl, IRONDE«|l'OIT, N. V.

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mWlW SEEDS

Specialists in pedigree seeds for winter
blooming. Contracts Solicited.

AMERICAN ROSE CO., Washington, DC.

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CARNATIONS.

3000 McGowan, No. 1, »3 per 100; No. 2. good plants,

12 per 100.
Scolt, Portia, Eldorado, No. 1, 14 per 100; No. 2,

»2.50 per 100.
Daybreak, Flora Hill, No. 1, »5 per 100; No. 2,
»3 per 100.

<*ood healthr plants, packed to carry
safely. _

CHAS. BLACK,

HIGHTSTOWN, N. J.
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wiiijWs

A Few Thousand Left.

Testimonials receiveil tliis Fall from
purchasers of my plants have stated
them to be the finest stock they
ever bought. The varieties still on
hand are, viz ;

McGowan, Daybreak, Victor,
Triumph, Scott, Cartledge, New
York and Bon-Ton. To close them
out will sell at $4 per 100 ; $30 per 1000

CASH WITH OKDER

GEO. R. GEIGER. - Nazareth, Pa.

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CARNATIONS

Flora Hill, Dayhrenk, Scott and Portia,
$5.00 per 100; «4o.OO per lOUO. They have
trom 8 to 15 leads.

FERNS FOR DISHES.

strong, 2 and ZMi in., $3 per 100 ; $27.60 per 1000.

Maranta Massantceaua (will sell
your fern dishes), J6.IIII per liKJ ; $4 ..'. per 1000

AsparaKUS Plumosus, strong, 2 in..
$4,511 per lUO ; t4'MI0 per UKXI.

AsparaKus Sprenjrerl, 3 in.. $7 a 100,

Dracsena Indivlsa, strong field-
grown, »16.0ii per HO.

Glolre de Lorraine Begonia, 2 in.
pots, $3.60 a doz. ; $26 a 100 ; 3 in., )(3.6U a aoz.

|y~Tenus, cash or C. O. D.
C. NIERKELASON, Mentor, Ohio.

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In ordfr to mak.) room we offer for the
next H weeks the balance of our CARNA-
TIONS and RO.SK8 at very low prices.
Special rates on 1000 and npward lots.

CARNATIONS

HEALTHY
STOCK

Arinnzindy

STRONG,
FIELD-
GROWN

Flora Hill .Inbilee

Red Jacket Hon Ton

Price, »6.00 per 100.

Daybreak John Young New York

Thos. CartledBo B. d'Or Meteor

Price, »5.00 per 100.

C A. Dana Jahn's Hcarlet Alaska
I>lcGowan Wm. Hcott

Price, »4.00 per 100.

ROSENS.

Souv. du Carnot

ftletiror

Catherine Mermet

NipheiOB

The Kride

Bou Silene

Perle deH Jardlna

8ouv. de Wootton
K. A. Victoria
DuchesH ot Albany
JSonitei
BrideHitmid
lia France
Papa (iiontier

From 3 Inch pote, *4.00 per 100.
NEW TRADE LIST ON APPLICATION.

WOOD BROS., Fishkill, N. Y.

M^DTlnn th^ Fl<^r.«tg' E^io.hang*' whpo writing.

!! OCTOBER BARGAINS!!

3500 Eldorado, Clover, Cook, Scott. Portia,
McGowan, Kohinoor, Cartledge carnations.
No rust. Piottcled from Inst. J3.liO.

Caliroriila Violets, clean clumps, $2 60.

Lar}£e Mnillax, $1.6o.

Blue spirsea, 2 ii ch. $2.on per 100.

Solanuni capNlcastrnm, 6 inch, tl.26
per doz. EEf'Carh wun order.

HONEY BROS., Florists, West Groye, Pa.
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CARNATIONS

Qood, Strong, Healthy Stock.

McGOWAN per 100, $4.00

SCOTT and r. A. DANA •' 500

r»nn-rr-n niixxiunc Carnation Mrs. F'isher.
ROOTED CUTTINGS for summer bluomlng,

$125 per 100; (10.00 per lOt'O.
nniuiii A rnoDcctl ■* 'ti.. In hud and bloom,

PRIMULA FORBESII jiooo per lOO.
DRAC/tNA INDIVISA f,'|Ln5°ooVrM?,." '"

S. S. PEGKHAM, New Bedford, Mass.

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FIELD=QROWN

T

September Delivery and Later.

■ We have a very large stock including

■ G. H. Crane, Maceo, Glacier and Mrs.

■ Jas. Dean, in good healthy condition.
* Send for Price List.

■ F. DORNER & SONS CO.,

■ LA FAYETTE, IND.

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4 Acres field-GrownCarnatioiiPlants 100,000

Our C MtNATlONS are very flne. They have been grown with the grf ate't care, tree from disease and pacted
3ur Improved ss'steSi ot packing, hy which we can send to all parts of the United States In perfect condition.
BUTTERCUP, C. A. DANA, ARMAZINDY,

DAYBREAK, STORM KING, JUBILEE,

CAPT. KING, ALASKA, ELDORADO,

ALBERTINI, SWEET BRIER, IVORY,

MRS. FISHER, McGOWAN, L. L.. LAMBORN,

Price, $5 00 per hundred.

m% m. Wkt £> %# ^1 A lil ^ C Grown from extra choice seed of our own production and not surpassed
MAplay fLAIv I S invarletv, size, beautyof coloring, and freedom of bloom, by any other
_^__^^_^^^^^^^^^^— ^ grown, 50 cts. per lOi ; (4.00 per ICOO.

J. L.. DIL,L,ON, Bloomsburg:, Pa.

by our Improved system of pad

MAYOR PINGREE,

CRIMSON SPORT,

METEOR,

PORTIA.

WM. SCOTT.

Mention this paper.

115,00 ©'-»'-»

FIELD-GROWN

CARNATION PLANTS

Our plants are very large and stocky, perfectly healthy, free from dry leaves, et

•WM. SCOXT,

McGO^VAN,

PORTIA,

Per 100

- «3.oo
3-00
4.00

1000

25

3S

ELDORADO,
FISHER,
ANNA WEBB,

Per 100 1000

$j.OO «25

4.00 35

S.oo 45

i-m. M. m.rm.f - -r ^** ' ■*-■

One of our customers writes us : The Scott came in flne shape, and are as good a lot
as we have ever seen; regret that we have not room for more.

MARIE LOUISE VIOLETS, $3.00 per 100.

EDW. J. TAYLOR, Southport, Conn.

Our prices are very low and
are FOR CASH ONLY.

MentloB tlM Florists' Exeh&nce when wrltlnff.

1060

The Plorists' Exchmnge.

Illy Palms

FOK CASH. T<» flIAKE K00.1I.

KantiaForsteriana-^^?,,'g„g " '"• "'*'''
>raucaria Excelsa ] rJL'XoZT.cr"-
Asparagus Pluitiosus Wanus-f '"v, »j"i?/^^ ISS;

5 in.. $-ii.<iu it 100. Good plants.

PjmjanusiBiMli-Jo ctVCh. °"=' "'""''■

I study to please every patron and pack careful-
ly In lifflit boxes. I guarantee entire eatlsfactlon
and big value for the money. We bave three express
companies, AdaniB. American and U. S. Please say In
your order by what express company you want shipped.

CHAS. T. SIEBERT, Sta. B, Pittsburg, Pa.

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15.080 LATANIA BORBONICA

Fine plants of exceptionable value, viz:

:oo 1000
2 characterized leaves, 13 to 15 in. $16.00 $125.00
a to 3 " " i in. pots,

litolSin 30.00 150.00

4 to 5 characterized leaves, 6 in.

pots, 18to 2(i in 35.00

6 to 6 characterized leaves, 5 to 6

in. pot.», 18tn3il In..., 40.DD

CAUADllTMS. fancy sorts,

named, large diy Ijulbs 10 00

BIOTA AUREA NANA.

The finest of all the Biotas, hardy North, is
also used for decorative purposes where it is
too cold and exposed for palms. "Plants from
open erouud with balls of earth.

100 1000

12 to 15 inches $12.00 $10o.0O

15tol8 " 2000

34to30 " 40.00

EVERBEARING PEACH.

A desirable variety, fruit ripens for three

. months, budded trees, 3 to 5 feet, $10 UU per 100

OVER ONE AGUE OP GLASS...

3)0 ACRES IN NUKSEKV STOCK.

^'"Send for Trade List and Descriptive Catalogue.

P. J. BERCKMANS CO.,

Fruitland Nurseries, - - Augusta, 6a.

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The giant among cultivated Nephrolepls. equally ufle-
ful In decorations and as house plants or fur cutting
purposes ; stands dry as well as cool air, and Its fronds
grow In one Bt- ason B to 7 feet long.

Price. zH loch puts, fine plants, four for St. 00,
free by mail; S'.J0.00iier lOO. From 4 inch pots,
50 cts. each ; $5.00 per doz. Larger plants
from benches from SI. 00 to $5.00 each.

Nephrolepis Bostonlensis. for 2. 3 and4 Inch
pots: SI. 00. SIO.OO aud S^SO.OO per 100.
N. Exnliaiaaud PhilipenniH. for 2, 3 and 4 inch
pots, $i3.nO, S7.00 »nd SI 0.00 per 100.
SelaginelliL. Pleriw. and other small ferns, abo
Carex .lapouicit, Ciperus A lieriiitoliuw.
Warnnlaa.eic., for Fern Dishes, S3. 00 to S5.00
per 100.

Typerus Alternifolius. large plants, SI .lO to
S*,j.00 per doz., hardy plants for window hoxes,
vases and other purpotes. Viiica Vai'iegaia.
Hardy Jvy, large plants, SI per doz. Aiicuba
.laponica. from 4, 5 and 6 ini-h pots. S 1 .00. S'i 00
and S3. 00 per doz. huonyimiH. Buxus,
Spruce, eic.,Sl.00,S'i.00!iud S3. 00 per doz.
Slahoniat*auu Arbor Vili*-, large, 3 tu 4 feet size,
from S3. 00 to SI.OU per doz. Roues, bedding
and furring, ht'st Horts from 'Ji-^. 3 and 4 Inch pore,
S3. 00. SI. 00 and SO.OO per 1 00 i from open
field, <»S.OO per 100. <;iird»-niaM ad JeMsa-
iiiineH, i^l.OO und S'i.OO per doz. Hoyn (iir-
noHa. CiwMiiN DiMcolor, Allamaiida, strung
plaits from 3 inch [lots, SI. 50 per doz. I,.8elia
AucepH, lu hud. 75 ctH. i without huds. .50 cl8.
each, large cluiups. Pitcher I'lantN and Elk-
horn Fer»M, AntliuriuiiiM. ftlaranlnH. Alo-
caniaHand I)ieileuhnchin». according to Mze. hut
all strong plants, from 3 and 4 Inch pots, S3. 00 to
S5.00 per doz. Bedding Plants. In general
assorlment, over 50 varletltB, from S3. 00 to Su.OO
per 100.

Ten per cent, discount Is allowed on all cash
orders for tlO.OO and upwards. My plants are healthy
and grown In the smallest possible pots to save weight
and express charges. See half tone cut of plants offered
on page 1015, Florists' Exchange, Oct. 7.

N. STUDER, Anacostia, D. G.

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BOSTON FERNS

Fine pot grown plants, ready for 8 and 10 Inch pots,
75 cts. and «l IK) each.

Excellent bench-grown plants, ready for 5, 6. and
7 inch pots, 40 cts., 5D cts. and 60 eta each.

Now is the time to order and pot up.

A. J. BALDWIN, Newark, Ohio.

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ACALYPHA SANDERI!

2U In pntB »l.75 per doz.; f 12 5(1 per lai. 5 In. stock
plums, wltn lots of cutULgs. «5 00 per doz.; UU per luo.

Aspnrneus Sprciigeri, very One. 2Si in. pots,
50c. per doz.; »3.0C per ulo. Cyclnineii CJiBnnleiiiii,
4 colors, very fine, i In. pots, »1.0o pi r doz.; t. K per 100;
[>Lixed, very line. 3 In. poo*, 75c. per doz ; fe.WperlUO.
C'Fclainrn I'ersicuin, mixed, veiyflne, 3ln pots,
',5c. per doz.; JS.U) per 100 , _^

Seawanhaka greenhouses,

p. O. Box 34. Oyster Bay, N. Y.

Jambs C. Clakk, Supt.
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FERNS. FERNS.

This year we have a fine lot, all in the best
possible shape, a good variety and nice, bushy
stock, 2H in pots. »3 60 per 100 ; J3'J 00 per 1*0 ;
packed in pots. 5'J cts. per 100 extra, express
paid to New York.

H. WESTON a BRO., Hempstead, L.1.,N.Y.

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ARAUCARIA EXCELSA

75 cents 10 S2.00 each.
r-rpuQ asiorted, six difTerent varieties,

rcnno, $35.00 per looo.

NEPHBOLEPIS BOSTONIENSIS,

7oc, to $5.00 each.
kbntia belmoreana, ]
KENTIA FOKSTKRIANA, | Lowest Prices
AKECA LUTESCENS, i on

LAT »N1A BDKBONICA. Application.
ADIAMOM CUNEATUM, J

MRS. P. B. MEISSNER,

442 CLARKSON ST., FLATBCSH, L,. I.

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pspaiasDii PiDDiosiiii

2 inch, fine per 100, 15 00

BOSTOK PERMS.

From bench per luo. $5.00 to $15.00

SEl,AGIIi«EI,I,A EMRIELIANA.

3 inch, fine per dozen, 75 cts.

BEGOKilA AL,BA PICTA.

2 inch per lUO, $1.60

CUT SMILAX.

In large or small quantities.
Satisfaction Guaranteed. Cash with Order.

GEORGE L. MILLER, Newark, Ohio.

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ARAUCARIA EXCELSA

2M inch pots, 6 inch high, 2 tiers, $16.10 per 100

ARAUCARIA BID-WILLI.

4 inch pots, 12 inches hlph, 2 and 3 tiers.

$25.00 per ll^O.

3 inch pots, 2 tiers, $16.00 per 100.

DRACAENA INDIVISA.

4 inch pots, 2 feet high, $7.60 per 100.

ARALIA SIEBOLDI.

5 inch pots, 2 feet high, $'25.00 per 100.

GREVILLEA ROBITSTA.

2 inch pots, 6 inches high, $3,U0 per 100.

F. LUDEMANN,

Pacific Nursery, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.

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CHAS. D. BALL,

PALMS and Decorative Plants

gim" HARDY, PERFECT STOCK.

PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION.

HOLMESBURQ, = = PHILADELPHIA, PA.

lieatlon the Flortits* Exchange when wrlUnc.

ASPARtGUS SPHENGERi ' '"f.-^Tr Sr''

BABV PRIMROSE, 2 Incli, JJ.OO per 100.
BABY PRIMROSE, 3 Inch, special value,

16,00 per 100.
8. BAT80N, Kalamazoo, Micli.

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fernSp^ns primroses

In 4 best varieties. 2^ In.
pots, $3.50 per 100.

VIOLETS.

Campbell, good clamps,
tS.UO per 100.

DuKER's Strain, 4 In.
pots, lucl. pota. 75c. a doz.
These are nice plants of
good 8lze. and ■will be In
full bloom before Cbrlst-
mas. Cabh.

W. G. KRABER, New Bedford, Mass.

35 TREMONT STltEET.
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From open ground, fine stuff, ready for 6, 7
and 8-inch pois, at 10, 15 and 2lc each.
CUII BW fine 2-inch stcck, $1.26 per 100;
OffllLllA $10.00 perlOUO.

J, B. HEISS. ^!;Lf?,°y;^ Dayton, Ohio.

Canh with order.

Mention the Tnorlsta' Eichanre whpn writing-

Ie;lirde;k M&b kloniensis

The handsomest decorative plant in
cultivation, $5.00 a 100; $40.00 a 1000.

Mine 1b the Genuine Stock.

FRED. C. BECKER, Cambridge, Mass.

l'?30 CAMBRIDGE ST.
Mention tb. Flori.ta' BTchanga wh.n writing

Dracaena Indivisa

From Field, Nice Stock,
from $6.00 to $25.00 per 100.

VICK & HILL CO., Rochester, N. Y.

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Strong 2 ineh stuff, ready for
a shift, $10.00 per hundred.

J. A. PETERSON, 105 E. 4th St.,

CINCINNATI, OHIO.

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FERNS

A Qoe assortmeDt for
florists' use, from 2
aDd 2)^ in. pots. Also

SeloKinella Eini liana. Cyperus, Pelar-

f ioniums, 6 best commercial varieties, mixed; 2i4
Dch. All the above $3.00 per 100.

BABY PRIMROSES, ) 3-Inch, strong, at
JUSTICIA VELUTINA, i 50 cents per dozen.

J. G. EISELE, - Philadelphia, Pa.

20tli AND ONTAIUO STS.
Mention thf Plorlstn' ExohanKe when wrltlnR.

Send for our
Price lilBC of

P&k and Fsrns

We now have a fine lot
of Kentlas. Latanlas, As-
paragus, Araucarlas,
Nephrolepls B o s t o n 1 -
enela, etc.
CYCAS REVOL.UTA, from 75 eta. to $15.00 each,

In any quantity.
PINE NEEDLE SOIL, a flne soil for palms and
ferns, H.5U per bbl.

GEO. WITTBOLD, .,„'i'?^J»t. CHICAGO, ILL.

Mention the FlorlitB' BTchang** when wrltlna.

FUR SALE.

Au unusually larse specimen of

Will

CYCAS REVOLUTA

Thirty-flve years old, in flne condition,
be sold at a very low price.

MRS. FLETCHER -WILLIAMS,

53 East Ave., Newark, New York.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

FERNS, ETC.

CHEAP FOR CASH.

In. pot. Per 10. Per 100

Adiantum Caplllus Veneris 2i4 $U80 82.6ii

■■ ' 3H •« 4.00

Cuneatum 4H 1.00 9.00

PlerlsCretica Aibj Lineata 4H .90 8.00

Selaglnella EmlMana 2H SO 8.60

'.'.'.'.'.'..'.'.'.'.A .90 i.M

NephrolepisExaltata, strong... 7 4 00

•• " " ...3 .65 6.00

N. Tuberosa 6 2 00

N RulescensTrlplnnatlfida 5 3.00

Mixed Fetns, from benches 1-50

For other yarieties and sizes see wholesale
list, from which 20 per cent, discount will be
given on all orders accompanied with cash.

W.J.HESSER,PLATTSMOUTH,NEB.

Mention the Florlata' Eichange when writing.

LATANIA BORBONICA

4Inchpots $2.50 per doz; $20.C0 per 100.

5 " 4,75 " 33.00 "

6 " 9.00 " 70.00 "

7 '■ i.25each andflnespeclmen

plants from |6.00 and upwards.

Areca LuteBcens, fine plants from fS.OO upwards.
Kenlia Behnoreana and Forsteriana—

4 1n. pots, $35.00 per 100 ; 5 In. pots, $50 to $75 per 100 ;

6 In. pots, $1.00 to $l.i.'5 each. 7 In. pots, $1.75 to

$2 00 each ; larger plants, well grown, from $2.50 and

upwards.
Pboeuix reclinata. 4 In. pota, 25c. each, $20 per 100 ;

51n. pote,40c.each.$35.COperlOO; 6 In. pots. 60c. each,

$55.00 per lOu ; 7 In. potw, $1.25 each.
Phcenix t'annrieuBis, Riipicola and Recli-

uafa, flne specimen plants, from $3.00 to »5 OH each.
CocOH Weddeliaua, from 2 In. pots, $1 50 per doz.
EC D lie Fine assortment, 2J.iIn. pots. $3.00 per 100;

rtn no 3 m. pots, $6.00 per 100.

Nephrolepls Coinpacia Nana—

3 fn. pots, $8.00 per 100.
ASPARAGUS *J?^'?".?*Vl' Sln^POtfl, $1.00adoz.

SMILAX

JOHN BADER, Troy nil, Allegheny, Pa.

L. D. TELEPHONE 872.
Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

Boston Ferns

I<i. Exaltata Bostonlensls, small
plants, $5 00 per 10(1; $40.00 per 1000; not less
than 260 at 11)00 rate. Larger plants, $6.00 to
$20.00 per 100,

ALSO A FINE LOT OF

Kentlas, Belmoreana and Forsteriana, 6-in.

puts, trom $1.00 to $1.60 each; 7-in. pots, $1.60

to $2.60 each; larger plants, $3.00 to $10.00 ea.
Areca Lutescens, 50c. to $;j.00 each.
Latanlas, from $4.00 per doz., to $3 00 each.
Araucarlas, large plants, 75c. to $1 50 ea.
Asparagus Pluniosus, $1.00 to $1.60 doz.
AsparaKUS Sprenicerl, 3H in. pots,

$1.5il per dnz.
Asparagus Tennlssimus, 2^ in. pots,

76c. per duz.; 3H in. pots, $1.26 per doz.
Rubber Plants, $6.00 to $6.00 per doz.
Primroses, 2H in., $4.00 per 100; 3)4 in.

$7.uo per 100.

CARNATIONS.

500 Elsber, 500 Servla, 100
BIcGo-wan, $6.00 per 100.

WM. A. BOCK, No. Cambridge, Mass.

Unknown correepondents will send cash with
orders. Connected with Telephone.

Mention the IHorlats' Exchange when writing.

I 5 m. pots, 25c. each,
pots, $1.50 per 100;

3 In. pots, $2.50 per lOO.

TRY SOMETHING NEW

111 Your 'printer Flo-wering: Plants.

E|3 I ^\ A ^^ All pot grown, set with bud, handled ae easy as an Azalea
I^ l\^F^^9 with similar treatment. Cash prices for October delivery.

Erica IVlelanthern, 4 Inch $20.00 per 100; $180.00 per 1000. 7 Inch , $9.00 per doz.

'* Persolula nlba, 4 Inch 18.00 '■ 150.00 " 6 " 6.00

" '* ronea, 4 Inch 18,00 •• 150.00 " 6 " 6.00

RetcermlnnnH, 4 Inch , $1800 per 100; $150.00 per 1000.

** CuprcHHiana* 4 Inch 18 00 " 150.00 "

*• Wilinoreana. 6 Inch $6.00 per doz.

Larger sizes and other varieties at reasonable prices.

H. D. DARLINGTON, Fiushins, Long Island, NEW YORK.

Mention the Florlata* Exchange when writing.

October 21, 1899.

The F='I-orists' Exchange.

1061

THE BEAUTIFUL ROSE

LIBERTY

A Hybrid Tea of the character and color
of General Jacqueminot.

One quarter of the stock is controlled
by the undersigned. No one has author-
ity to sell it in the New England States
except from our own stock and by our
permission. The stock is being rapidly
absorbed, the greater part having been
already sold. Parties desiring to grow
it for next season, should place their
orders at once. Prices upon application,

M. W008 & CD..

NATICK, MASS.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

IF YOU NEED ROSES

8eDd U8 your list for prices.

THEC.A.REESERCO.

URBANA, OHIO.
^Vliolesale Rose Growers.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

H. P. and Monthly Roses

In Large
Assortment.

H. P., two year, fine plants, own roots,
per doz., $1 50; per 100. $10.00,

Monthly, from open ground or pots, per
doz., $1.00; per 100, $8.00.
OLEIVIATIS, in separate choice named kinds,

2 yrs., 25c. each ; $3.50 per doz.; $18.0lJ per lOU.

F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, 111.

Mention tho Tn/>rtyt«' HJTchftnr* wbf'n writlne.

EGLANTINE.

The True Fragrant Sweetbriar.

Per 100.
inoo Rosa RnblKlnosa, i-5 feet.... $5.00
UOO •• •• 2-3 " .... 3 CO

iron " " 1-2 • .... 3 00

6000 Herberts ThunberKi, $3,00 to 7 00

T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

ROSES gSo*iF.~

H. P.

Crimson Rambler,
Manetti

And a full assortment of
HARDY ORNAMENTALS.

HIRAM T. JONES, Union County Nurseries,

ELIZABETH. NEW JERSEY.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Finest Forcing Roses ir,-H,in.

BRIDE $2.50 $4.00

AlaoSoupert, Hermosa, DeGraw, Krugerand
a full line of rosea from 2^-lnch pots, at low
prices. Send for prices. Cash with Order.

Asparagus Plumosus Nanus and Sprengari,

2i4 Inch pots, strung plantR, at fb.OO per 100.

THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writlac.

HEADQUARTERS FOR

HARDY ROSES

We are now booking orders for Roses in
large lots at Reduced Prices. Write
for particulars.

W. S T. SMITH CO., Geneva, N. Y.

Mention the Florlata" Exchange when writing.

ROBT. CRAia k SON, ■

s lOSES, PBLPIS, CgOTONS, i

m ...CARNATIONS..

■ and Novelties in Decorative Plants,

_ MarkBl and 49th Sts., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Pittsburg:.

Busiuess fjruod.

The past week's trade was excep-
tionally good, social affairs were quite
numerous, but funeral work was the spe-
cialty, and every florist had a share of it.
.\t the funeral of one of the managers of
the Westinghouse Air Brake Works, three
wagon loads of designs and flowers were
used. Tlie bulk of these came from the
establishments of G. & J. Ludwig and E.
C. Ludwig, of Allegheny, and Thomas
nam & Co., of Pittsburg. The latter
firm, and L. I. N'eff, also had several good
orders during the week for large designs.
It was fortunate that the weather was
very mild like, and hastened the bloom-
ing of the jilants, otlierwise the supply
would not have been equal to this in-
creased demand. Chrysanthemums came
in very freely, and carnations are also in-
creasing in quantity. The Pittsljurg Cut
Flower Co. were taxed to their utmost
for several days, helping out everyliody.
and as orders came on such shmt notice
for delivery, it required some tall Inisthug
to procure the necessary stock. The next
few weeks this firm expects to handle a
line lot of chrysanthemums from our best
growers. Beauty will be another spe-
cialty.

Prices of roses have not changed, as
chrysanthemums are in now rather
strong. Beautyrangefrom about .Ifl per
dozen to JS-i.oO for the best; chrysanthe-
mums from .3c. up to 20c. Carnations
are still somewhat scarce, at $1.50 per
100.

Chr.vsanthemums have improved in
quality ver,v much the past week; all
colors are on the market now — good yel-
low, white and pink. Ivory will be in
shortly and take the place of Mrs. Robin-
son. .7. F. Gibljs had some good stock
and will have fine Golden Wedding,
which does unusually well at his place.

A Successful Club Meeting:.

One of the best attended meetings
of the Florists' Club this year was held
in the store room of the Pittsburg Cut
Flower Co. last week. By request Dr.
A. C. Ziegler, theeminent botanist of .Alle-
gheny, was present, and in his remarks
spoke of the value of the knowledge of
botany to florists and growers. He pro-
poses to give a series of lectures on struc-
tural and systematic botany, and would
like to have the members of the club take
an interest in the matter. The knowl-
edge of botany should certainly be more
appreciated by the trade, and its acquisi-
tion cannot be too strongly advocated.

E. W. Clucas, of Clucas & Boddingtou,
New Yorli, was present at the meeting
and spoke a few words about Harrisii
lilies. He thought the qualit.v of the bulbs
was better this year and would be im-
proved in the future, as the growers in
Bermuda, were paying more attention in
their cultivation. He advised American
growers to stock up well this year, as
flowers would not be so plentiful, the
stock being somewhat short, and many
will not have any on account of failures
last season.

Louis Engel was proposed as a mem-
ber, and Cbas. Beckert elected.

A committee of five will be appointed
to make arrangements for an entertain-
ment of some kind to be held in Novem-
ber: a report of their doings will be
ready by next meeting.

E. C. Reineman.

Freeport, N. Y.

('has. Lenker had the misfortune to
have a numljer of -l-inch ericas outdoors
during the late frost; needless to say they
were all more or less damaged. Mr.
I^enker generally contrives to send the
first blooms of cornflower to the New
York market, for which are obtained fancy
prices. Carnations are grown rather ex-
tensively, and the principal variety this
season is Maude Adams, it being consid-
ered by the proprietor the very best of its
kind.

Adjoining the greenhouses is a well
filled nursery, containing all kinds of
nursery stock.

Conneaut, O.

Trade here has been fairly good all
til rough the Summer. The long con-
tinued drought made flowers very scarce.
Carnations made but a poor growth; in
fact, the wonstin years. 'I'liere was much
disease among the asters, and the aster
bug was still more <lcstrnctive. The out-
look for a large Fall trade is very bright
indeed.

Miss Venen''is adding a 50-foot rose
house to her plant. H. Y.

Qreenhouse Woodwork

Open-air-dried Cypress Lumber is more durable, and better suited to
Greenhouse conditions, than kiln-dried stock. But you cannot get it from
those that are engaged in the business in a small way — even though their
entire business is confined to greenhouse material — for it takes a long time
for the lumber to thoroughly dry and this means an investment in lumber
that only those of large capital can make. The only way to have air dried
lumber is to buy green lumber and hold it until it dries. Those that order
dry lumber from the producers of Cypress get kiln-dried stock. It is
cheaper for them to kiln-dry than to hold the stock long enough to season
it in the open air. We carry a large stock and fill all orders with open-air-
dried Cypress clear of knots, sap and all other defects.

Write for Circulars
or Estimates.

Lockland Lumber Co.

LOCK LAND, OHIO.

Mention the Floriats* Bxehanire when writing.

LONG'S

FLORAL

ART CATALOGUE

A Promoter of Out=of=Town Trade.

Its 16 pages include Illustrations of 96 Arrangements with priced lists, in a manner
that makes aU clear to customers. Firm imprint added. Low priced in quantity.
5ample Copy, 20 cents in stamps.

DANIEL B. LONG, Publisher. Buffalo, N. Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wnttng

TRADE BOOKS

^* (^% (,5*

Commercial Violet Culture, now ready.

By Prof. 8. T. GALLOWAY, Chief, Division of Vegetable Physiology

and Pathology, U. S Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C.

The work is thoroughly practical and discusses fully : Varieties
and their Origin ; Localities where the Crop is likely to Prove Profits
able; Requirements forSuccess; Construction of Houses and Frames;
Heating Houses and Frames; Soils andtheirPreparation; Manures
and Fertilizers; Propagation, Selection, Planting, Watering, Clean-
ing and Feeding; Picking, Bunching and Marketing; Diseases and
their Treatment; Insect Enemies and Methods of Combating them ;
Cost of Producing the Crop, Profits, etc.

Superblv illustrated with upward of 60 plates, plans, diagrams,
etc., including Working Drawings of Model Violet Houses; Plans
for Complete Heating Systems; Plic.tographs Showing Methods of
Handling Soil, Preparing the Beds, I'.uik liiiig the Flowers, Packing
for Shipment, etc. Numerous Illustrations sliowing the character
of the more important diseases are also given.

Bound in flexible covers of Royal Purple Cloth and Gold; 22i
pages, small octavo. Price, $1.50.

ARNOLD.

Florists' Telegraph Code.

Here is a book of the highest practical value to all growers,
retailers, commission men, etc. It will save its cost the first week
you have it in use. Compiled by a practical telegrapher, with the
assistance of leading members of the trade. Price, $2.50.

The Water Garden, thicker.

The only standard cultural work on aquatics. Written by the
best known grower in America. All florists should own a copy. It
is a handsome publication as wellas a most useful one. Price, $2.00.

Residential Sites and Environments.

JOHNSON.

A practical work, by a practical man, on a subject of the highest
importance to every florist. To have a knowledge of the essential
features of landscape work is worth a small fortune. This book
teaches both the student and the professional. Order a copy.
Price, $2.50.

Success with House Plants, hillhouse.

This is the book florists should recommend to their customers.

It is -written by a woman for women, and its dissemination will

undoubtedly serve to Increase the business of those who interest

themselves in making its merits known. Price $1.00.

The above boolcs are published by us, and each one Is standard on the subject

it treats of. Prospectuses of all or any particular one forwarded on application.

We can also supply any book on any horticultural subject, no matter where
published.

A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. AND PUB. CO., Ltd.

2 DUANE STREET, NEW YORK

Mention the FlorlBts' Exchangre when writing.

1062

The F=lorists' Exchange.

J. K. ALT^EN,

Wholcetilo Commlsslun Dca or In

CUT FLOWERS

57 W. •^Slh Wtri-fl, New Yoili.

Orders tjy mall or tclctrrapli nroniptly fttte titled to.
Telephone, |67 Madlsoti Square.

ROSES, Blue and White VIOLETS, Specialties.

BLAUWELT & GUTTMAN,

.56 W. 27th St., NEW YORK.

Wssale Mm Flonsls

ConBlKrinients of tlrst-cluss sturk HollcUed. \
Orders by nmll "f tt'lPKriiph receive the bt-Bt of
rtttentlou. fSr~'i*uoNK IJIM Mudltoii Sq. I

CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE

404-412 E. 34lh St , N Y., near Ferry.

Open every M..rtiliii; nt II otlc.ck a. .m. tor the

Kale i>t Ctit Kluwers.

This la not a ctmiiiilttploii lioiitie ; the market

eoni-lHts of Individual etanUH.

■Wall Space for .\tIvcrllBlng PtirpoBCBto Ketit,

J. DONALDSON, SECRETARY

WM. H. CUNTHER,

Wholesale Florist

VIOLETS AND CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY. |

CoiiBlgtiimMilB Sollclt(!d.

30 West 29th St.. New York.

Telephone, 551 Miulleon Siiiiftre.

MICHAEL A. HART,

Wholesale & Commission Florist,

44 W. 29tli St., New York.

Telephone, 32B Madison Sq.

All kinds of lioaca. Violets and Carnations a

Specialty.

ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.

JULIUS LANG,

Wholesale Florist

63 WEST SOtil ST.

Oomtgrnmenta SoUcltetl. NEW YOMK.

FRANK MILLANG,

Wholesale Commlsion Dealer In

CUT FLOWERS

408 E. 34th St. NEW YORK CITY.

Cut Flower Exchange.

Telephone Call* ti99 Madison Square.

THE NEW YORK GUT FLOWER GO.

119-121 West 23d Street,
112-114 West 24th Street.

lelophoto 733 ISti. NEW YORK

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders

MOORE, HENTZ & NASH,

W IHM.KSAI.K

Commission Florists,

l-Ofiitctl In Salcsiooni of tin-
New York Cut Flower t'o.

119-121 W. 23d 5t., New York.

Tolepbonc ?;» 18tli 8t.
Mention the Florists' li:xcbanse when wrltlog.

HEADQUARTERS FOR SUMMER ROSES

KalHcrln AnKuata and ITeslfleiit Carnot are the leaders

The hitcheat
Ifrade of ■ . .

al'ways on
hand . . •

A 8I-ECIALXV.

JAMES McMANUS, r.^optTa^AT^'S^unre. 50 W. 30th St.. NEW YORK.

McKELLAR & WINTERSON,

"Wholesale Commission Jobbers

In Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturers of Wire Work.

45, 47, 49 WABASH AVENUE, - - CHICAGO, ILL.

WALTER F. SHERIDAN,

Wholesale Commission Dealer In OUT n*LO\VERS

39 W. 28th STREET, NEW YORK.

Receiving Extra Quality AM. BEAUTIES and all other varieties of Roses.

TELEPHONE 902 MADISON SQUARE. .^ CARNATIONS.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Namn aiMl VarlctlH

Nsw Vork

)ct. SO. 1899

Boaton

Oct. 19, 18

A. Beaoty, fancy— special. .

" extra

No. 1

" Culls & ordinary..

Bride

Bridesmaid

Hoste

Jacqueminot

K. A. Victoria

La Prance, ordinary....

" extra

Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. I'lerpont Morgan..

Nlpbetos

Papa Oontler

Perle

Souv. de Wootton

ORCHIDS— Cattleyas

Cyprlpedlums

Dendroblum formosum..

" others

r Inf'r grades, all colors...

M ( White

c Standard J Pink

2 VAKIKTIES) Red

■5 (Yel.&Var...
g •FANCY- ( White

t; (The highest J {J'^''

C9 stanilard var) \ Yel.&Var...

1^ Novelties

ADI ANTHM

Asparagus

Asters

CiiRYSANTHEMDMS. orillnary

ClIKYSANTHEMUMB, fancy...
0 1.A niOLDl^

Lilies

LiiiY or THE Valley

Mignonette— ordinary

'* fancy

Smilax

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Oct. 19 1899

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2.00

i!26

5.00
4!66

For Prloes of Fancy and Special Stock see oar Oorreapondence Oolnmns.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful Inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

NEW ENGLAND..
HEADQUARTERS
FOR

CUT FLOWERS

AMERICAN BEAUTIES

OF WHICH WE HAKE A SPECIALTY

WELCH BROS. IB Province St., Boston, IVIass.

SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,

'WZ'liolesale F'lorist

Commencing October 16tli, will be open
from X2.0I A.M. Mondays to lo P.M. Saturdays.

-iSi.^.^, BE.A.'Cr'T'lES anta. -^-tS^XjXjE-5r Oiir Specialtieo.
I6I2-I4-I6-I8 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHU, PA

We have a fine
grade of every-
thing in market
at present.

Send us a Trial
Order and we
will do the rest.

I

EDW. C. HORAN,

47 West 28th Street,

Telephone,

421 Madison Sq.

NEW YORK.

CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE.

Receiving Daily

Fine

PRES. CARNOT

KAISERINS,

METEORS,

BEAUTIES,

Etc.

FaANS H. Traendlt. Chablks Sohknok.

TRAENDLY & SCHENGK,

Wholesale Florists,

33 W. 28th SI. and CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE,

NEW YORK.

Telephone, 270 Madison Sq.

Consignments Solicited.

JOHN YOUNG,

Wholesale Florist

51 WEST 28tli ST.,

NEW YORK.
CYCAS PALM LEAVES Alwayi. on Hand.

HICKS & CRAWBUCK.
Wholesale Commission Florists,

108 LIVINGSTON ST.,

Conelgnmentt Solicited. BROOKLYN. N, Y.

THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.,
Wholesale Florist,

Hifieii H. LaDSjalir,

CUT FLOWERS, STRICTLY WHOLESALE

, 19 Boerum Place, BROOKLYN, N. Y.
Open lo receive ConHignmonCt* of
(MIIIICK !■ I. on Kits III nny liiiie.

II. W. TOTING.

J. B NUeaNT, JB.

YOUNC & NUCENT,

Wholesale Commission Florists,

42 West 28th St., New York.

l?~Telc|>hono •iOlirt I>Intll.on .>*<|iinre.

omiKKS by MML or TH.r.illMHH
KKCKlVE Sl'El l.\L ATl'KNTlUN.

Wholesale Florists,

Alwara aa Haa4i
CARNATIONt,
BRIDEtMAIDI.
BRIDE*.

JOBBERS III

FLORISTS*

SUPPLIES

FLORISTS' VASES.

nortlcaltorai Aactloaeera.
84 Hawlbv Strbbt. boston.

WM. J. BAKER,

Wholesale Florist,

(432 So. Penn Square,

jtjtPHILADELPHIA, PA.

DUMONT & CO.,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

Ro. 1306 FUbert St., FhiladelpUa.

'FHOIfl, S922 D.

FRED. EHRET,

Wholesale Florist

1403 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE,
PHILADELPHIA.

Mention the Florlata' Bxcnaage wnen wrtlma.

October 21, 1899.

Tub F=lorists' Exchhngb.

1063

Headquarters in Western New York

FOB

ROSES, CARNATIONS

And an kinds ol Seasonable Flowers.

m ^.i^K WE

us J

Bnb CAN

A /^

^«iit PLEASE

imi ' ^Ha^^"^ you

WM. F. KASTI^G, wholesale
481 Washington Street, Commission
BuflalorN. Y. Plo'lst
Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies & Wire Designs.

Mention the Florists' EiXchan(r« when wrltlns

WM. J. MOORE,

Wholesale Florist,

36 South 16th St., Phila., Pa.
Consignments of First-class Stock Solicited
fF~I flbould like to hear from a few good
Caroatluu growera. Telephoue conneclTon.

GEO. M. MOSS,
Wholesale Florist 1

32 South 17th St. PHIUtOELPHIA, PA.

Long Distance Thone, 14330 D.

Conalgnmenta of choice B0SE8, CARKATION8,

VIOLETS eollclted.

Fine VALLKY In stock at all times.

LEO NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist

N.W.Cor. 13th and Filbert Sts.

Philadelphia.

Lone Distance
Phone 3-45-94 D

Coniisnments of Choice Valley And RoaeH ftellelted.

EDWARD REID,

Wholesale Florist

1526 Ranstead St.. PHILADELPHIA. |

Bet. Market and CbeBtnut St8.

ALL CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON,

1 KLKPnONK 3%6 A.

BASSETT & WASHBURN,

Wholesale Dealers and Qrowere of

CUT FLOWERS

76 WAS«8H AVE.. CHICAaO, ILL.
« Gratnhouiei at Hinsdale, III.
L. D. Thone at Chicago^ Main 223.

L. D. 'Phone at UlDBdale. No. 10.

Mpntlnn the FlorlstB' ECxchantre when wrltlnK.

REINBERG BROS.

WHOLESALE GROWCRS OF We can llll all orders on short notice

Cmim with all leading varieties of ROSES

I I ^ [^ I /% %A# ^ n e ■■"' CARNATIONS. We are Headquar-

U L I I U W W r d ten for PINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

"°o°fVla"8. salesroom, 5 1 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL.

600,000 FEET
OF GLASS.

Mention the inorlntii' TCgrhAPy^ wh«n writlnv

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND, wh:oi.:e:s^x:b

CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS* SUPPLIES.

No. 67 Bromfleld St. and 18 Chapman Place, BOSTON. MASS.

.^ Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlnK.

KENNIGQTT BROS. COMPANY,

Wholesale Cut Flowers

42 and 44 E. Randolph Street,

CHICAGO, ILL.

WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY.

WIETOR BROTHERS,

aUOOKHSOBB TO

ROOBRS PARK FLORAL CO.,

Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers

OFFIOK AND 8ALK8BOOM,

61 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO.

Headquarters for AMEHICAN BEAUTIES.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Names and Varletlei

CblcaEO

St. Louie

Cincinnati

Milwaukee

Plttaburg

Toronto

Oct. 18. '99

Oct. 16, '98

Oct. 17, '99

Oct. 16, '99

Oct. 16, '99

Oct. '99

A. Bbautt, fano7— epeolal.

*l.UO— 35.1,0

....- ....

15.00-23.00

18 00— 25.0(

15. 00-46. 01

12.511—16.10
8. 00-10. (K
4.00— 6.(H'

;i),0fl-:io.iiO

12 60—20.01
6.00—10.00

" No. I

111 00 15 (H)

II) 00— l.j oo

10. 00-12. Oti

" CuUe & ordinary

4.00- 5.0(1

6.00— 8.00

""_ •

Bride

3.00- 4.01
3.00- 4.00

3, HI— 5,01
3.00— 6.0(

2.00— 6.0(1
2.00- 6.00

2 00 4 00

3 00 5 (HI

Hoste

n Jacqueminot

.... —

.... — ....

__^^

<

• K. A. Victoria

2.00- 5.00

.. .. — ....

,,,,

4.00— 6.0(

2.00— 8.00

«» La France, ordinary...

,, —

, — ,

O '* extra

.... — ..

.... — ...

*

^ Mermet

... —

.... —

....

2 00 4 00

3 00— 5 00

3.00— 6.0<.

4.00— 6.00

3.00- 6.00

Mrs. Plerpont Morgan.

Niphetos

.... — ....

....^ ....

....^

Papa Gentler

,. —

.... — .. .

.,.,

Perle

3.00- 3.0(1

3.00- 6.0(1

2.00— 3.00

8ouv. de Wootton

2.00- 3.00

3 00 4 00

OKCHIDS— Cattleyae

W. 00-50. OC

Cypripediums

....— ....

.. .. — ....

^^^,

Dendroblum formosum..

_ ^ ^ .

—

" others

—

—

C Inrr grades, all colors.

50- .76

.75- 1.00

1.10- 1.60

w ( White....

1.00— 1.60

1.25- 1.61

1,26- 1 61

i.no— 1.60

e Standard J Fink

l.CO- 1.2.=.

1.25-1.. 50

1.25- 1,6'

1.00— 1.60

O Vakibtiks J Ked

l.OC- 1.85

1.26- 1.61

l.UO— 1.60

1.00— 1.61'

_

*- ( Yel.&Var.

1.00- 1.26

1.25- 1.60

l.OO— 1.6(

_

g •Fancy— ( White....

^ (•The hlKhert J 1. .

2.00- 3.01

....— 2.01

2.0O- 3.00

2.00- 3.00

1.60— 2.00

2.00- 3.00

....- 2.0(

.... — ....

2.00- 3.(;i

1.60— 2.00

«0 'ii^TdMot 1 Red

3, no— 4.00

... . —

2.011— 3.(K

1.50— 2.0(

C9 standard var) {. Yel.&Var.

3.00- 4.00

....— 2,00

.... —

2.00- 8.0(1

1.50— 2.00

l^ NOVBI.TIEB

.. . . —

... —

—

_

A
A

.75- l.OC
40 00 50 00

....- 1.01'

....- 1.0(

.76- 1.0:i

....- .76
10.00—60.00

....- .

SPA RAnns

Asters

_

_ ••••

CHnvsANTHKMrMS ordin'y

8.00-12.00

.... — ....

10. 00-12, 5(

6.00- 8.0(

6.110— 8.011

r'FIRVSANTUKMDMB, fancy.

15.00-35.00

.... — ....

15.00-16.76

10.00-20.0('

10.00-20.00

a I.A DIOLDS

—

.... — ..

L
L

I LIES

6.00- 8.00
3 00— 5.00

i'66- h'.bii

'.'.'.'.— i'.oi)

....— ....

3!66— i'.oc

....- .

iLY OF THE Valley

MiONONETTB— ordinary....

2.00— 3.00

... . — ....

^^^^

" fsnsy

—

... . — ..

.''MILAX

10.00-15.00

12.60—15.00

10.00-12.00

—IB 00

10.00-15 CO

T

V

[TBEROSBS

6.00— 8.00
.50- 1.25

"2.5- ".hii

"60- "78

i! 60- 2:011

"36— i!fli

....- .

IDLETS

For Pricea of Fancy and Special Stock aee onr Correapondence Oolnmna.

Prices are tor quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful Inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date m^ tloned.

WHOLESALE

FLORIST

1322 Pine Street,
ST. LOUIS, MO.

Monft^n *b» WHnHrta' WKchang* whwn writing.

C. A. KUEHN,

WHOLESALE FLORIST,

1 122 IMiie St., St. Louis, Mo.

A COMPLETE LINE OF WIBE DESIdNS.

HOLTON t HUNKEL CO.,

WHOLESILE FLORISTS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Manulacturert el Wire Deslgnt.

457 Milwaukee St. MILWAUKEE, WIS.

'Phone Main 874. P. O. Box 1U3.

E. G. HILL & CO.

Wholesale Florists

RICHMOND, INDIANA.

BROCKTON, MASS.

II

NOVEMBER 1, 2, 3, 1899,

CANTON HALL.

Good Premium List.

KIJK SCHEDULE ADDKES.S

Brockton Gardeners and Florists' Club

BROCKTON, MASS.

Uentton the FtorlsU' Bxchanse when wrltlnc.

"S^ST". H. ELLIOTT,

CUT STRINGS, 8 to 10 ft.
long, 50c. per string.

Shipped to any part of the country.

IB^nglxtoix, is/Lsisa.

VlOI^ETS

*3untJoooo£xx3onfOOO

My Specialty.

Sold at Wholesale
On Commission....

Consignments of Good Violets Solicited

Send for Shipping Tags.
ProHipt KeliirnM [>Iii<lf.' Weekly.

QEORQE SALTFORD,

^ „, , ^ 50 West 29th Street,

n Telephone,

a 1304 Madison Square.' New Yorl(.

BLti^JOOGt<jGGrMOe30QULA3GC3e3GGnGG(X>::0:>3.3:>>3t>.-ZOOC3GOGGC3C3eQOOOUtXXJ^^

Mention the nortata' Exchange when writing:.

ALL THK CHOICEST VARIETIES IN

CHBYSANTHEIIUIIS

First Class Flowers. A1 Stock.

Wc are the DiHtributliiK AKentH of the LarKeHt, Oest and DIoHt
Kc-ltable Urowers In tbla vicinity.

GET ACQUAINTED WITH US AJST) OUR PEICES.

W.! arc roreiviiig Extra Qu.iuUtip.s of AMERICAN BEAUTIES, ROSES, CAR-
NATIONS, VALLEY, VIOLETS, SMILAX, ASPARAGUS, Etc. WILD SMILAX
alvpays on hand.

PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO,

705 Penn Avenue,

PITTSBURG, PA.

IfentloD th« Florlstj' Exchange when wrltlnc.

1064

Thb Pi-orists' Exchange.

American Gardening.

The retritlar yearly sub'^cription price of
American Gardening is %\.hO per year.

tiubecriiiers for the Flohists' Exchange
and American Gardening tosrether can secure
both papers for one year lor $2.33 net.

Adilressall orders.

THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE,

p. 0. 1!.>X 1687. NEW YORK.

INDIAN GARDENING...

PubllHlied Weekly at C'nlcuttn, India.

The only horticultural journal In the East. Edited by

H. St. John Jackson. F. R. H. S.

Indian <-ardenin8 circulates throughout India,

Burumliand (Jevlon.antl aa an nil vert isiuK medium

the enttTprlsIng pieedwmen of the United States

will And It Invftluahle.

SubBcrlptlon: Ka.SOyearly, in advance, Including poBt-
age. Advertising rates on application loJ. KEYMEU
& CO.. I Whltefriars Street, London. E. C , England.

Best Metliods of

HEflTIHIi BBEEPODSES

Being acollection of thirteenleading eesays, selected
from a large number submitted In competition. Each
essay Is accompanied by diagrams Illustrating the
system advocated.

Price to Florists' Exchange Subscribers, 10 Cts.

Send for a copy at once. Ton will find It very useful.
Address

THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, * SL^^rt^

4|eulsciie S^tner:

Largest Circulation of any German
Horticultural Publication.

Subscribers and Correspondents In every part of the
world. Profusely Illustrated and practical articles
covering the wbole field of gardening give the most
trustworthy and quickest renorts about all progress In
horticulture In Kuropean and other countries.
As an Advertising Medium It offers the best facilities

for opening foreign business relaiions-

Published Wpekly. Subscription price $3 00 per year,

mailed free to all countries. Sample copies free.

T'U(iwi6WoIIer-'^(urh

Ifpntton the Tt^rimta' Exchanre when writiog

WE PRINT

TRADE CATALOGUES

We Wonld Like to Figure on Yours.

A. T. DE LA MARE PIG. AND PUB. CO. Ltd.,

Nos. 2 to 8 Duane Street,

New York City.

REED & KELLER

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

122 W. 25th Street,
NEW^ YORK CITY.

Mention the F^orlata' Exchange when writing.

ESTABU5HED
, 1866

ENIL

^^ SUCC.™ N.STEFFENS.
"oSTEFf ENS BROS.

Mention the Floiiata' Exchange when wrltlns.

► »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»»♦ »♦♦♦«

SEND IN YOUR ORDER NOW ^ ^ ^ jt

for a copy ot

.THE.

Jn^ORISTS'

]S/[ANUAL

A Whole Library for
Commercial Florists in
One Volume.

A practical, useful and
thoroughly up-to-date
Reference Book for the
trade.

WM. SCOTT.

Price, $5.00.

t FLORISTS' PUB. CO., 520-535 Caxton Building, CHICAQO.
»♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦»»»»♦»»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦•••••♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦<

Mention the Florlstfl' Exchange when writing.

Florists' Boxes

AND

nailing Packages

The Dayton Paper Novelty Co..

DAYTON, OHIO.

M-nt1rtn iho TrinHaf TCTfhang** whon writ In »

^♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦j

BOIE PlEOL

By tbe Bag;,

Ton or Carload. ^

WWKITE DB FOR QnOTATlONS.

♦ ELLIS & POLLWORTH

♦ MILWAUKEE, WIS. •

♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦•♦*

Mention the Floiieti' Exchange when writing.

Nnrserymen, Seedsmen and Florists

Wishing to do business with
Europe should send for the

"HORTICULTURAL
....ADVERTISER"

TtilB iB the British Trade Paper, be-
ing read weekly by all Horticultural
traders ; it !e also taken by over 1000
of the best Continental houses. An-
nual subscription to cover cost of
postage, 75 cents. Address

EDITORS OF THE " H. A."

Chllwell Nurseries, NOTTS. ENGLAND,
Mention the IHoriirte' Exchanr.. ^vh^ii wrftlnr

GUT FLOWER BOIES

Three awards tor superiority.
Send for illustrated list. . . .

EEWaEDSiDOBKEe-sISS?-

UenttoQ the Florlsta* Exchange when writing.

FRUII m FLOWEI PUTES

Seed Packets and Supplies ol all kinds for
NURSERYMENJLORISTS and SEEDSMEN

stock Cute, 10c. per square Inch. Engraving by all
proceBses. Printing and Lithographing. ^

Illustrated Catalogues a Specialty.

VREDENBURG & CO., - Rochester, N.Y.

Mt^nilon thf Flnrtatj' Kichango when writing.

SHEEP MANURE

Cleaned and prepared espreeely for fiorlsta' use.

"Vou will find It the genuine article. For reference

to Its being flrstclasB, I refer you to Henry F. Mlchell,

1018 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Trial hags of 150

11)8-, 12.50; per ton, $25 00. M ton at ton rate.

Cash With Obdbe.

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

IOI2 Ontario St., PHILA., PA.

Mention thf nniJBte' Exchanice when writing

SILKALINE

Just the thing for
tying Bouquets and
stringing Smllax.

Manufactured Ex-
pressly for Florists by

JOHNC.MEYER&CO..

87 Summer St., BoBto&,M&fl8

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

The Florists'
Hail Association

Insures 11,500.000 square feet of glass
and has «6,800.00 Reserve Fund.

For Particulars Address

JONNG. ESLER.Sec'y, Saddle River, N. J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

BOSIOH FLORIST LETTER GO.

ManufaoturarserFLORtSTS* LKTTKRS.

I>im*iuIeKS •(
«bU box, n la.
long br II la.
wide and 11 la.
high. S flections.

This wooden box nicely Htalned and TKrnlshed,
ISxSOxia made In two Beotlonn, one for each «lse
Utter. elTen away with flrst order of 600 letters.

Block Letters. \H or 2 Insh stse. per 100.S3.00.

Script Lstters, S4 00.

Fastener with each letter or word.

Used by Isadinjf florists everywhere and for
■ale by all wholesale flo ists and supply dealers.

N. F, McCarthy, Treas. & Hanagcr,

uS^rni BOSTON, MASS. „«^S'...

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

October 21, 1899.

Thb Florists' Exchange.

1065

!!;■!!?.?. * FO" HANDLING COLLECTIONS

;*e.^»"rel FoR SECURING REPORTS. . . .

Ft)R INFOKMATION WBITE

THE NATIONAL FLORISTS* BOARD OF TRADE,

C. B. LODEH, Sec'y, 271 Broadway. New York.

ifentlon the Florlstj' Exchance when writing

SHEEP MANURE

Thoroughly pulverized and ready for im-
mediate application. Special prices to Florists
and Seedsmen in lots ot 20 tons and up.
Testimonials from Agricultural Department,
University of California. Send for Sample.

GEO. C. ROEDING, Proprietor,

Fresno Fertilizer WorkM, FRESNO, CAL..

Mention thp Florist p' Fifhang*' wh^n writlne.

GEORGE RIPPERGER,

SHEEP MANURE

I have now on band a large qaantlty of
Al SHEKP MANURE. ^-Bend for Price

List and Sample

BeMC Fertilizer for Top DreBslnE.

?rcr.rri.t?n'',r^tf • long island ouy.

M«ntlon th> FlortBta' BxchanutP when writing.

COMBIN IW U iDt
qualities of an
absolute insect exter-
minator with those of
a vigorous fertilizer.
Recommended and in
use by the foremoBt
flortBtB and narserymen
'n the land. For Sale at
the Seed StoreB.

ROSE MFG. CO.,

Niagara Falls, New York

Mention the Florlgt.' Exchange whgp writing.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS

FIRST QUALITr

l\ Id., per 1000.. $2 40

2 in., " .. 2 75

2% in., " ..8 35

S in., " .. 4 70

Cream Ooton.

3M in., per 1000, t 4 85
4 in., " «2a

» In.. - 10 80

in, " 16 50

Packages extra.

C. HENNECKECO.'""-^;/!!;.''"'

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

STANDARD ♦ POTS.

We are now readj to supply a auperlor
qnalitT of Pots in unlimited quantitiei.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.

A. H. HEWS & CO.,

NORTH CAMBRIDGE, • MASS.

Mention the IHorlat.' Kxehanr. when wrttlB«

STANDARD FLOWER PDTS!

Packed In nnall crateB, eaey to handle.

Price per crate
^900 1 In. pot« In crate, $4.8S
IBrOOJX '• ■• 6.85

1500 >B " " 6.00

10003 " '• 5.0O

900^ " " 5.80

5004 " " 4.50

aSOS " " 4.61

144 4 " " 3.18

Price per crate
120 7 In. pota In crate, 14.20
«i R '• " 3.00

S.6(i

48 >
4810
2411
241!
1214
616

'■ •• 4.80

" • 4.60

Send for price llBt

Beed pans, same price ae pote. ,

of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn
Yaaea, etc. Ten per cent, off for casa wltb order.

HILFINCER BROS. POTTERY,

OR.><< FORT EDWARD, N . Y.

AueusT BoLKBB & BoNB. Ncw Yor& Agentfli,

52 Dby Steeet, New Tobk City

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when wrltlag.

^^^

0/

BRANCH
VARCH0V5E

WE5T61PEAVE5!

ml

^ ^CTORY.
ri3-7l9

I Wharton
St.-

10NC|SLASp(lTr.NY. p'

Mention the FIorlBts* Exchange when writing.

Use Our
Improved

Sample mailed free with
List of Sizes and Cuts.

GUT FLOWER BOX

ELLIS & POLLWORTH, Milwaukee, Wis.

Mention the Florlata* Exchange when writing

AfOnr REDUCED PRICES

Vou Can Grow Better
and Cheaper Plants in

JADOO

Than in any known
Compost

Send for our New Price Lists.

!!!£ American Jadoo Co.

811 FAIRMOUNT AVE.,
PHILADEL,PIIIA, • PA.

For PLANTS use one-third JADOO
FIBRE and two-thirds Soil.

For BULBS use half JADOO FIBRE
and hilf Soil.

Mention the FlorlaU' Exchange when writing.

s

T
E
M

S

FRESH, E.XTKA STKONC;. g.

Bales 'iW to 5IX) pounds, 70 Cents per lUO. **

DUST, 25-50- 1U0--.'M poand>s, 2!h. cts. per Q

pound.

SVIlAC'l'SE

FLOWER POTS.

u

U. CUTLER RYERSON, 108 3d Ave. S

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY. T

XXOSIES c«3 SZ.A.ISJSM^

W*"h«rif*

Omaha Exposition

We have purchased the Omaha Exposition complete
and offer for sale about Ten Thousand Dollars* worth
of Tropical and Sub-Tropicnl Plants, In ex-
cellent conaltlon. Complete list on application. Aiao

2 Hot Houses complete.

12.000,000 feet of Lumber.

Electrical Apparatus of all kinds.

Machinery of all kinds.

Fire Apparatus.

Pipe, Sash. Doors.

100,000 sq. ft. Irana-Lucent Fibre Roofing.

200,000 sq. ft. of Wire Imbedded Roofing Qlaas.

500 equares 24 gauge Steel Roofing.

3000 squarefl Rubberold Roofing, and numerous other
Items.

We have eatabllshed a branch office on the Bipofll-
tlon Grounds at Omaha.

Write for our Catalogue No. 100. Address

CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO.,

CHICAGO, ILL., or OMAHA, NEB.

UentloB the Flortvta' Szchange when writing.

"NIGOMITE"

(patent)

Vapor Insecticide

No labor required. Harmless to
bloom and foliage. A certain killer of

RED SPIDER, GREEN FLY

and all olber luHect PeHts.

SOLD BY SEEDSMEN.

The Tobacco Warehousing & Trading Co
LOUISVILLE, KY.

(Patented).

Telephone North .'S93

M--»-cturerao. COLUMBIA PLANT TUBS „:::r"rpa:^^

[LToVd1fr''o?'" direct '■''"'''' Factory & Office, 339 & 341 Clybourn Ave., Chicago.

MeatloD the Flortete' Blxchang^ wh^m vHtinv

Mention the Florists' Exchange wbea wrltlac.

THE CEFREY LEHER CO.,

Manufacturers of Florists* L,etters. The best and
mo3t artistic letter on the market. Pat. Jan. 3d, 1893.

PRIOE :-m or 3 inch letters, per hundred $1.60

Script letters, '* 350

Office and Factory, 446 Tremont St., Boston, Mass.

CHAS. L. RA20UX, Managkb.

a<;ent?*i

The Flower Market, Boston. I McKellar & Wlnterson, Chicago

" '■ " ■' I H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Phlla.

Emll. Steffeus, New York.

Agents wanted in all large cities. Telephone 7 15-3 Tremont.
Mention the Florists' Exchange whf>n wrltine

SYSTEMATIC...
BOOKKEEPING

...AT THE...

...FLOWER SHOW

r ^^^-^ ENDORSED BY LEADING . . .

> ^^^ HORTICULTURAL SOCIETIES

THE CLERICAL WORK OF EVERY FLOWER SHOW
EXHIBITION SHOULD BE RUN ON BUSINESS LINES.
Our System is the best, the simplest, the least e.xpensive,
and, in every particular, the most satisfactory.

We have devised, for the use
of Managers and Secretaries of
E.xhibitions, a set of Account
Books, covering in detail the
orderly and systematic arrange-
ment of every item in book-
keeping, from the time the
Entry Forms are given out to
the payment of prizes and
closing up of accounts, and
this system is so concise and
complete that prize-winners
can be paid off without confu-
sion immediately after Judges'
decisions have been rendered.
This System, once tried, is
ever a favorite ; it can be trutnfully called the greatest Labor
Saver ever placed within the reach of Exhibition Managers.

Descriptive Circulars and samples of books will be mailed
promptly on application to

A. T. De La Mare Ptg. & Pub. Co. Ltd.

p. O. BOX 1697, NEW YORK.

...PRICE LIST OF...

EXHIBITION

STATIONERY.

JOOO Entry Forms, - - $2.75
Two Exhibitors' Books, - 2.00
Two Class Books, - - 2.50
Six Judges' Books, - - 3.00
500 Entry Cards, - - - 3.50
500 Prize Pasters ( assorted ) , 1 .00

Total, - - $14.75

The above will outBt all exhi-
bitions, save the very largest.

1066

The Florists* Exchange.

^ Ems ImiroTed

: ii r bearing Belf-olllng devlee
. . iiatlc Btop, Bolld link chain
ii,..^i-« the IMPROVED CHAL-
LENGE the most perfect appa-
raliiB In the market.

Write for catalogue and prlcea
before placing your orders else-
where.

Quaker City Machine Co.,

RICHMOND. IND.

M^ntlnn the Florists' Exchange when writing.

SUMMER IN WINTER

By Usinsr

Standard Greenhouse Boilers

One cent gets oar Catalogae.

GIBLIN & CO., . Ulica, N. Y.

Menttnn tM^ F1or1«f«' TCr/'linnB'A when wrlttne.

MASTICy^

FOR, GLAZING GREENHOUSES.

ProTeB saperlor to patty easier to apply and Btaye on.
Not affected by extremes of weather. Endorsed by
promlnenc florlete. Send for descriptive circular of
Ma«clca and Olastlca (vIbzIdk Itlachloes.

F. 0. PIEBOE CO-.^JifoTuYtrrslT-BBwyork.

If^ntton I hv Kiorif

HEATING

steam and
Hot Water

Perfectly inetalled by

H. W. GIBBONS,

136 Liberty St , New York, N. Y.

Complete Cj,talogue, 4 cents.

M^nt'"" ♦><* Tr<inrl«>tp' KTrhane** whpn writing.

HOTHOUSE GLASS

All Sizes a Specialty.

C. S. WEBER & CO.

4 Desbrosses Street. New York.

ADOO FIBRE AND
ADOO LIQUID

Will do all that is claimed
If Inttlligently Used .* J*

TRY THEM!

,SS>

v^F^^^'^n

Balanced <

FOB PARTICULAB3 ADDBESS

E. ^. ORMSBY, Melrose, Mass.

Telephone Connection.
Mention the Plorlsits" Kxchange when writing.

PIPE

Wronght Iron Pipe* VBlvea* Cooks, Fit-
ting:!, etc., for Steam and Hot Water ;
Rubber Hose, Pnmps and Well Points.

WM. H. KAY, 42 Dey St., New York.

VALVES

Mention the FIoriatB' Exchange when writing.

FOR GREENHOUSES, GRAP-
ERIES, CONSERVATORIES,
AND HOTBEDS.

VANHORNE, GRIFFEN & CO.,

GLASS

GLASS

'^/•onch and American Glass. *** oo^ «iIi5ihwiom st!"' NEW YORK

UentloB th« Floriiti' Exeta&nK. when wrlttns.

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress.

BEST GRADES. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP.

I. DIETSGH & CO. shef'fiIl'dV CHICAGO, ILL.

Mention the Florlsta' Gxchancr* when wrltlny

'dTrSl^nViise GLAZING POINT

A Biire preventive of plass slipping. Equally effective with laree or
small glass. Made uf zinc, will not rust Last as long as sash oars.
NOTICE THE IlEAIIi this makes them Easy to Drive and Easy
to Extract. Two paizfH, % and 1^ inches lo g. One pound packages
40 Cents. U4U poiuis a^ m. size, 1040 points ^s in. size. In a po'jnd.

'""U'V"" Pittsburg. Pa.

For sale by Vaughan's Seed Store, New York and Chicago ; Henry F.
MIcliell. lOlH Market St.. Philadelphia; Wm C. Btckert, Allegheny, Pa. ;
schlegpl & FotlUr, Buston: Vannegut Hardware Cu , IndlanapollB ;
Plttfiburg Cut Flower Co.. Pittsburg.

MentlOB the FlorlaU' E^xehanr* when wrltlnv

CHAS.T.SIEBERT.Man'f'r,'

INTERNATIONAL HEATER CO.

237 WATER ST., NEW YORK
BOSTON, *7 UNION ST. CHICAGO, 86 E. LAKE ST.

^^/e". BOILERS F» GREENHOUSES

Over SO years' experience. Write for Catalogue.

Mention the Florlita* Eirhans:^ when wrlilnw

Mention the Florists* Exchange when wrltlnf.

...HAS POSITIVELY NO EQUAL FOR..,

STRENGTH, DURABILITY and NEATNESS.

Guaranteed for 10 years. Ha. a solid wheel and shaft cast In
one (malleable Iron). No sllppinsr on Line Shaft as the case with
.,11 others. Catalogue free.

Mention uu. paper. .....E. HIPPARD, Younestowfi, Ohio.

MentloD tb. Florlata' Exchanv. wtwn wrttlnc-

Bls; BOILERS

Little BOILERS

Vp to date BOILERS

FOR

GREENHOUSE HEATING

For partioalars call on or address

DEAN BOILER CO., 73 Pearl St., BOSTON, MASS.

Mention the Florists* ExchanK. wfa.n wrltlnc.

HOX • BED . . .
CREENHOrSE .
VENTILATOR .

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL.

GET OUR PRICES
BEFORE BUYING

GREENHOUSE GLASS!

MANUFAC C lAfOR^ <t SflN^ OFFICE, 406 W. t3TH STREET. NEW YORK.
TURED BY ^' tIAVvDJ l\ uUll J) Factory Storeroomj, Borough of Queens. N.Y.

H

...DEAL WITH...

EADQUARTER

s

We have for years made it a special
study to place ourselves in a position
wiiere we would be fully equipped to fur-
nisti best service at lowest prices in
all supplies needed by tlie trade in the
way of

PRINTED
MATTER

.\ud take pleasure in appending herewith
a list of our Specialties. Further in-
formation will be given with pleasure and
promptness.

Specialties in Job Printing

Billheads

Business Cards

Letterheads

Labels

Noieheads

Envelopes

Statements

Tags

Daybooks

L,edirers

Send for our " Combination Offer."

Catalogues

Our trade in these increases yearly,

and we have every facility tor

their prompt

execution. We have

thousands of

illustrations for this

purpose, free

to customers.

Send for latest

Illustrations

Made to order and for sale, tor
catalogue and other purposes.

The Three Color Process

A success. Send for circulars.

Mailing Tubes

For Small I'lauts.
Price List.

Special Oesigns

Drawn and engraved to order, for
printing, embossing or lithograph-
ing on envelopes, stationery, etc.

Live Plants
Cut Flowers

Every grower needs more or less
of these labels, tor shipping stock,
and we are prepared to furnish
same in approved designs. Send
tor Price List.

Certificates

or Merit, Diplomas and Premium
Cards, tor award at exhibitions, &c.
We carry in stock a number of
designs, or will design to order.
Particulars on apjilication.

Exhibition Stationery

Entry Form
Exhibitor's Book
Class Book

Judge's Book
Entry Card
Prize Pasters

A complete, concise, labor-saving out-
fit tor all Secretaries. Practical to
the core. Our system in use by
leading societies. Price List and
instructions "How to Use" fur-
nished on application.

Books— Trade Literature

We are headquarters for all books
published on Horticultural and
Floricultural subjects. Send stamp
for our complete catalogue.

Magazines

And Current Literature— Furnished
" in club" with Florists' Exchange
or separately. Will be glad to fill
your order. Ask for our Club List.

Binders

We furnish at 75 ets., postpaid, a
durable leather backed cover in
which to file your numbers ot the
Florists' Exchange. It will last
for several years. Every reader
should have one.

UenUott th. Flori.ta' Exebanve when wrltlog.

ADDRESS TOUB OBOSB8 TO

A. T.DELAMAREPTG.&PDB.CO.,Ltd.

PUBLI8HEE8 FLOBISTS' BXCHANQB.

P. 0. Box 1697. 2 to 8 Duane St., N.Y,

October 21, '890.

The F^lorists'

rXCHHNGB,

1067

LORD ^ BURNHAM CO.

Largest Builders «f Greenhouse Structures

And Manufacturers of Heating and Ventilating Apparatus

rinne and eetlmates furnitshed on application
for HeatlDff and Ventilating Apparatus erected
complete, or for material only.

Hipheet awards at World's Fair.

Send -t cents postage tor catalogue oT Patent
Iron Greenhoupe ronstruction.

Standard Hot Water Healer in 4 eizes. Speci-
ally adapted ft)r moderate ranges. We also
uiake Sectional Henters for large ranges.

Highest Economy
Reasonable Prices

Send 5 cents poptnge to New York Office for
latest catalogue of Heating and Ventilating Appar>
atus.

EetimateH furnished for

CYPRESS GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

We Make Special Greenhouse

PUTTY

NEW YORK OFFICE :
8T. JAMES BUILDING, B'WAY and 2Sth ST.

Price on application

GENERAL OFFICE AND WORKS:
IRVINGTON-ON-HUDSON, N. Y.

3anum gaqak »aa-Bqaxa .natJOLJ aqi

GLASS

' For Greenhouses, Qraperies,
Hotbeds, Conservatories,

and all other purposes. Gbt omB FlO-
tJBBs BEPOEE BtmNa. Estimates freely
given.

N. COWEN'SSON,

392-94 W. Broadway, New York.

Mention the Plorlst*' Kichan*-'* wh^n wTltin»

CYPRESS
BBEEMHOBIIE
MATERIAL

OF ANY DESCRIPTION.

•IND PON OATAL09UB.

Mention th^ FtoHsip' Kxrhan^p wh*"n wxltlne.

Mention the Plorlsti' Exohanff^ when wrltlnr.

CYPRESS

IS MUCH M »RE DURABLE THAN PINE.

SASH BARS

UP Toi^S FEET IN LENGTH or LOI^GER.

GREENHOUSE

AND OT^ERBUItDINg MATERIAL, v

Senti.for'our Illuatroted BooK
"CYP|RES5 LUMBERAWofrsUSES"
Send Fo^^urS|>e*;i&l Grecnhoust^<^rcul&r.

^ Holds Class
Firmly

See the Point *S~

i The Vun ICeyper Per-
i lV<-t (ilaziiii; Folitts are
* the best. No rit'hte or
3 lefts. Bus of liiOfoiiits

76 cents, postpaid.
IIEXKV A. DKKEi;.

3 I 1 ( hcNinul SI., I'hila., P».

IfVDtlon the Flcrlati Exchange when wrlilDg

Mention the Florlatg' Exchange when wrltlnK.

us. GARLAND'S

Cast Iron Gutter

and Stop Rebuilding,

Write for Circular.

GEO. M. GARLAND, Desplaines, III.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.
IF YOU WANT A

GOOD SASH LIFT

For a Very Little Money Get

J.

THE

'^mw oEPFvaTOdf

'VENTILATING f\PPLiaNCC

For DsBcrlptlve Catalopie Send to

D. CARMODY. EVANSVILLE, IND.

MentloD the norlata' Exchange when writing

Make an Early Season V.ct^iz^P.Jf'sn):.

by nslng' onr AGRICULTURAL DRAIN

TILE. Every iiiHii of tfxinTleni;e kucjwB tiiaS

.- , . , , ,. li'ii'l tlittt iHtlle (Jrairnjtl riiiiY l)f workcii wtefc«

l=>/-vilLm -•-■ 1 w- \ IT """"'ce of that which IS undruined. Wo nmki. ilII klMd« of tllo and

^KOU_ND Tl I {? J Sewer Pipe, Red Pressed Brick, Fire Brick, Chimney

~ ■ ^ • t^ '^t.«^Jg=< Tops, ,Flue3,..Encaustic Side Walks, etc. w?lte for wh»%

r^M •111 'ri^iv^ A»A itik>m.> kj t«

youwttut. JOHN H.JACKSON uu Third Ave.

Mention the KiorlBls' Hxchanee wnen wr'i.ia

Albany, N.Y>

FOR GREENHOUSES

WATER

RICHMOND
HEATERS

STEAM

13a sizes aud styles

150 to 7150 Square Feet Capacity.

85 CENTRE ST.,
NEW YORK.

RICHMOND STOVE CO.'

NORWICH, CONN.

ntlon the FlorlBta' ETchangt* when writing.

...THE...

Gorton Side Feed Boiler

SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR

GREENHOUSE HEATING.

YOU WANT THE BEST. WE HAVE IT.

Send for Catalogue and investigate for yourself.

GORTON & LIDGERWOOD 00.

96 Liberty Street, New York.

rh^ P*Ir>r((if«* KTr^hnnro

.THE]....

SGOLLAY BOILER

FOR

lEIC.

HOT WATER OR STEAM.

Fabmington, Conn., March 9. 18D6.
"The Invincible Boiler you placed In my Carnation
houses has given grcal satlafaetlon. I did not have to
run the boiler bard even when the thermometer stood
18 deg. below zero. U has proved * Invincible' In every
respect." Hugh CnKBNKY, Florist.

SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE AND PRICE LIST
Estimates Cheerfully Given.

JOHN A. SGOLLAY,

■ INVINCIBLE." 74 and 76 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mention the Florietj' Exchange when writing.

Established 1859

Thomas w. Weathered's 5ons

Bstabllshed 1859

HORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTS & BUILDERS

Manufacturers of GREENHOUSE HEATING and VENTILATING APPARATUS.
CONSERVATORIES, GREENHOUSES, Etc.

Erected complete of our patent Iron Frame con-
struction,or of Woodand Iron combined, or Wood
alone. HOTBED SASH, FRAMES. Etc.

The ''Weathered** Conical Boilers, seven sizes, and Self-Feeding
Boilers, two sizes, for small Conservatories, also the *' Weathered "
Improved Sectional Boiler, 1899 model, tor water or steam
heating.

Winners of the Highest Award

At the V^orld's Fair

The Dean Gold Medat

Madison Square Gardtn, for Best Amateur Greenhouse

Certificate of Merit, Society of American Florists and the

Silver Medal for 1898 of New York Florists' Club

Send 4 cen s for Catalogue, Greenhouse Construction or Greenhouse Heating

Adjnstable TrelIis=Wire Support

For attaching to iron rafters and iron purlins to support the
wires at Intermediate points by trelMs eyes. The distance of the
wires on the rafters and distance from glass can bevaried as may
be desired without disturbing the vines. Also for hanging
Orchid or Plant Baskets.

OFFICE: 46 and 48 Marion St. (New Elm St.) New York.

UeatlOQ the Florlita* Exctuinc* whan wrltlBC. i

1068

Thb F=i-orists* Exchange.

October, 2;l,189»

rtesh Tohcco Stems,

$1.50 per bale of 300 Ibi.
Fresh Milltrack

IVIuHhrooiii Span'n,

t7.uu per 100 lbs.
AlBO cbolce Flowbe Skkdb
and BcLBS.
Trade price Hat on appli-
cation.

W.C.BECKE LSeedsman
Allesfacny* Pa.

Mention thm marimtm* Wmhang^ wh»n

Titlnr

SlV^i^^foiS VULCAN

Strong plants. $1.50 per doz.
VIOLETS, Slncle White Violets, clumps

from open ground. $5 00 per 100. California,

clamps. 84.00 per 100. .„„

SMILAX. from 2H hich pots, $2.00 per 100.
CHINESE PRIMROSKS, fine plants. 3 inch

po's, colors separate, 60c. a doz.: $4.00 a 100.
FICUS ELASTK A, fine plants, 6 inch pots,

$4 00 per doz.

C. EISELE, nth & Jefferson Sts. Phila., Pa.

W*>ntlon the Florlata' Exchange when wrttlpg.

GYCAS PALM LEAVES

Best and cheapest in the market. PREPAREO IN AMERICA.

FLORAL METAL DESIGNS «^^^S^>

And all

Florists' Supplies

WRITE FOR
CATALOGUE,

Mamif.iclurer of Metal Floral DeslRns

Imporler aud Denier in Florisls' Supplies.

404p 406, 408, 4io. 412 East 34th St., NEW YORK CITY.

"fclentlon the Florists' Exchflnjre when wrltlnE,

A. HERRMANN,

DO YOU BAAlirif FOR YOUR COAL BILL?

YOU CAN HAVE IT

"J

NFED

MONEY

On Christmas Day i'U'rKTLo*, «f

3 N[W FORGET-MHOT

3 Colors, Pink, White, Blue.

I'rdoiibtedly t^e finest and most remarkable
M VOSOTIS ever Introduced Will become even more
poiuilar than B;ibv Frlmroee.

The plants are of ve^y strong growth, forming large
clumps suitable for pans and, iiabhown In ptiot '.furnibh
an abundance of long sprays for cutting. They are
almost p inetual bloomers, and do beet In cold house
or fi ame. Pay better than any other plant we know of.

LARGE CLUMPS, Ready to divide,

m.'S 00 per 100. or 3.5 for SI. .10, exprem;
Bmaller, l>y mall, prepaid, earn. Trr'~».,

FXTRA LARGE CLUMPS ,,| «a]e

Any of the above should make doii<x* , -^tl/jj

Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating

Horticultural Architecture and Building.

HITCHINGS&CO.

ESTABLISHED 1 844.

233 Mercer Street, New York.

FlYE PATTERNS OF BOILERS,

Nineteen Sizes.

Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus.

Rosehouses, Qreenhouses, Etc., of Iron

Frame Construction erected complete

or the Structural Iron Work shipped

ready for Erection.

Iron Frame Benches with the

** Perfect Drainag-e Bench Tile"

for Slate Tops.

Send 4c- Postage for Illustrated Catalooye

Mention the Florlsu' Exchangre when wrltlnc<

LARGEST STOCK
IN THE COUNTRY.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

All goods up-to-date and nf superior quality. Write us for prices and other information
i*ur new Catalocue sent on application, to the trade only.

IS] EAAT C^A.:E>E IF'LO'VsrEiliS I

Price on Application.

H. BAYERSDORFER A, CO , SO. B2. 54. 66 N. Fourth St. PHILADELPHIA. PA.

Ue;:tlnn the Florists' Exchanse when writing.

For Spring Delivery,

Magnolias
Japanese Maples

m

EDELWEISS 1

THE GENUINE
OR SNOWFLOWER

There is world of poelry connected with this cbann-
hig Hower, 10 obtain which many tourists have sHcrlflced
ilielr lives. It blooms right through the snow and,
^^ hen I'Ut. Insls for years. Fine as a souvenir to
yuur friend*.

to for $1.00) -25 for S2.00. by mail.

1 niadf S"-'> more on 250 Baby Priinro.-^es than
»n 800 Violet-; sold my flowers in New York at
" liLilesale. 1 want more, also some of your new
Forget-Me-Not. w. H. BUKBaNK, Florence. N, J.

Finer than boston fern.

The
Lace Fern

POLYSTIGHIUM PROLIFERUM 1

A hardy FEKN, grows well under b nch, lasts one -^
miinth when cut, fronds sold at $1.00 per doz. here.

Vo'uuK Flnnts. 30c. per f£i $4.00 per lOOi ^

larger, SI. 00 per VZ; 9^«.00 per 100, mailed *

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI :

sis In. fliip, 81. 00 per lOOi 3!^ In., Sr per lOOi •<
:. In,, $!.'>. 00 per 100, I'y i--\press.

. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS 1
$3.00 per 100 i 'tS at 100 rates.

EOR WHITER Rl nnillHR THEORANGE VIOLET(Brawallia.Taniesani), *

run fffiniCn DLUUminil almost covered with Gulden orange VIolet-lIke ftowera, *

3« In, S I .i.^ lor 1-2 1 ISS.OO per 100, express Bra wall! a !<peciosa, or (JIniit Violet, ■"

81.00 for li. Euphorbia Jaciiuinilfara, SI.'J.l lor \i. UabF FrimroBe, iic. '

for I'i. NEW I'riniula Obconlcn, 7.^r. for l'.i. CJolileii Lilac (Cest'uni). for Winter ^

blooming. 7.^c. for I 'J. NEW PINK .4r<TIl.ltE CHIN ENSF, oITered latelv at $2 per plant. '

fine large plumes, very tragrant, flel<l grown. 81.. 10 for 1'^. (;l,<>.\ IN IAS, specially grown for ^
Xmas lilooming, floe plants. 87.00 ver 1 OOi S'^.00 for -2.). I.itlle (Jem Callan, 81.00

per lOOt 60c. for V2. Spoiled Calf-tt*, monater bulbs, 8-3.00 per 100: smaller, 83.00 *

m per 1 00. All, e.xcept (Jranpe Violet, Gloxinia, Spotted Calla. by mall, prepaid, for cash. ^

!> A. BLANC & CO., PHILADELPHIA, PA. :

MAntlnn Jh^ IHorUt*' FiTchane

vh^n wrttlne

Deliverable
Now or in
Spring.

The Magnolias are not grafted on the Aci/inina/a which is shy of transplanting,
'aut are grafted on the Tripeiala, which transplants well.

The roots have been pruned every alternate year. They will be taken up with
balls and those balls will also be packed separately. Their life is thus assured and
their great superiority to imported plants will be manifest to those who examine
them. All are invited to do so. The varieties are as follows :

Trade Price,
Feet High. Each.

Conspicua 2, 3 4, ^ and 6, $1.00 to $1 50

Soulangeana 2,3,4.5, .5010 .65

Gracilis 3. 3K> 4. .50

Alexandra 2, 3. 4, Si .50 to .65

Norbetiana 3,4, .65

Lennei 3,4, 1.50

Speciosum ^,yi}A^ .65

Bvlsianum 2j-^, 3, .65

Watsonii

Parviflora

Feet High.
.. 2.3.

Trade Price,

Each.

$3.»»

= 5.

I.CX) to T.5.

1.00 to 1.50

•5»

•5«

■as

•73

Stellata

Macrophylla

Cordata

Glauca

Thompsoniana .,

.. i;4,2,3.
• . 3. 4. 5.
.. 4.

.. 3,4.
•• 3. 4.

The Japanese Maples are grafted upon seedling stocks of our own growing.
This gives a vitaW:ondition which enables them to start at once into the luxuriance
of color and form which distinguishes them from those imported, which, in our

e.\perience, rarely attain that luxuriance.

The varieties are as follows :
Height.

Japonicum aureum 2 ^^ to 3 ft.,

'• communis 2J4 to 3 ft »

■' macrophyllum. 3 to 3^ ft.,

' macranthum. . . 3 to 3^ ft.,

*' aconitifolium . . 2j4 to ^J^ ft.,

Carpinifolium 2 t o j ft.,

Polymorphum atropurpu-

reum 2ji ft., bushy,

" sanguineum. 2 to 3 ft.,

" sanguineum

crisputn. . . -2.% ft.,
" pinnatifidum at-

ropurpureum.. ij4t0 2ft.

The voyage seems to sap their vitality.

Price,

Price,

Each.

Polymorphum dissectum Height.

Each.

$1.50

atropurpureum 2 to -i^i ft.,

$1.5.

I 25

" disse'jtum roseo

•75

pictis 3 to 2J4 ft.,

1.23

1.50

" dissectum viridis 2 to 2^ ft.,

i-5»

T 50

" palmatum, bushy 2 to 31^ ft.,

i.od

1.50

" *' pendulum 3 to 3^ ft..

t.25

" versicolor 2 ft,

1.25

, .60

" roseum 12 to 18 in.,

1. 00

1. 00

" " laciniatum 2 ft ,

2.09

*' reticulatum 2ft.,

■75

1.00

*' cristatum 2 ft.,

1.00

** nigrum 2 ft.,

I 00

*' albo variegata,. 2 ft.,

1.00

Also a very large stock of Ardisla Crenulata.

Parsons & Sons Co., Ltd, Flushing,

N.Y.

XTonHitw th» THorl***' TCxchajifire ^^hen wrlttnir

PALMS AljrTION ^Al FTPALMS

^9 -a-c^^v^^y £Ki't IX j£^

A HRANH rnMRIVATiniV "^ F'^st-class stock, from a number of Prominent Growers. We take pleasure in announcing
t\ UI\/\1^U VVfJTlUH^,^ 1 lyJl^ ^^^^ grand opportunity and assure our patrons that no effort has been spared to secure a
complete assortment of high-class plants: SPECIMEN KENTIAS, LATANIAS, ARECAS, PHCENIX, CVCAS, &C., &C.

Fine large plants and also a large lot of stnaller specimens of the same family, and an endless variety of other species. This sale represents
a collection that has never been surpassed by any offered at public auction, and it is our desire to place a catalogue in the hands of all interested.
Same will be mailed on application. Make no mistake of day or date, TUESDAY, OCT. 24, at 11 A.M., at our salesrooms,

On above date we shall also offer a large consignment of JAPAN
I^ONGIFI^ORITM BITI^BH. ^ -lous sizes, and BERMUDA H:%RKISII,

as welt as a flue consignment ot DiJTCH BULBS, HYACINTHS, TULIPS. &c.

IfmtlOB the Florists' Elxcbuict when writing.

60 VESEY STREET, NEW YORK. CLEARY & CO., Auctioneers.

ire are a atraight tTMOt and aim to gtwn into a vigorout plant.

A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS. NURSERYMEN. SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL.

YOL. XI. NO. 43

NEW YORK, OCTOBER 28, 1899.

One Dollar Per Tear

r;j;>;iARAUCARIAS

For inimediateehipnient. Hav-
ing a larg:e Btock and wishing
to more a fjuantity of them
while the weather is mild and
while they can be packed with-
out eipenHive packing, we
offer for imtnedlate shipment a
wplendid lot of plants at the
following except ional'y low
l>rice8. This stock Is in A No. 1
condition, and first-class in
t'veTy respect, and at the prices
offered \a a bargain We can
suppl.v at these prices only
while the weather is mild and
while plants can be shipped
without expensive packing. In
ordering p'ease refer to this
offer, as these are special sizes,
and are larger than stock
UHually furnished for the same
tntjney. Take advantage of
this oflfer at once I These
prices are a bargain I After
we sell a certain percentage
of plants this offer jWIU be
withdrawn. Weofferflne large
plants as follows: —

In. IIiKh. Each.

6 in. pots, r8-20, $1.00

7 in. pots, 24-26, 1.50
7 In. pots, 28-30, 2.00

WE HAVEp ALSO, AN EXCEPTIONALLY FINE STOCK OF

BOSIOD FeiDS

and

Extra Large
Plants In
6 In. Pots,
BOc Each.

vdlue. This Is one of the best
1 yield a handsome profit, or. It
'■'-'> holidays. If you have not

For complete list of Palms and Decorative Plants, send for our special offer. We have
particularly (Ine sto'ks of Cycas Revoluta, or Haf(0 Palm, Picas, Kentias,
Arecas, Asparagan Sprengrerl, Latanlas, Bay Trees, Stnall Ferns for
tera pans, etc., etc.

F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N.Y.

Mention th* Floiista' Bzeban<* wh»n writing

ORDERS BOOI[[D NOW

In order of receipt, for
Rooted Cuttings of the
Famous —

w.

The $30,000
Queen of

CARNATIONS

FOR SPRING
DELIVERY.

COMMENCINC FEBRDARV ist, 1900.

Prices: Per dozen S3

Per 100 $14

Per 1000 . . SI 20
Per 5000 $500

Per 10,000 . $800

Tebms:

Strictly Cash,

or CO. D. from

UntaiowTi

Parties.

The quoted prices are for THE TRADE
ONLY, and all orders must be from dealers.
Cuttings will be carefully packed under the
supervision and sent direct from the estab-
lishment of the originator and grower,

PETER FISHER, Ellis, Mass.

Address all correspondence and make all checks, money or
express orders payable to

124
Tremont St.,

BOSTON, MASS.

We feel wa owe our many friends and customers an apology for not bringing before their
KH«rin°^ "'""",'"'" 5°*"''*^'i° '"is corner, the many attractijns we have t? off 'r. But the
,wi? r ''S"^'*'"' demand tor bulbous stock tills season has kept us busy ailing shortage,
instead of ofTenng surpluses. Below, however.will be found many really eood bariralns
at about half their actual value. Florists who are on the alert will take advantage ot this offer
ftoant!ehad'torthe''a8kin# Space will not admit of a full list of surplusei we have^but

LIIIIIIUI UADDICII ^M ''^^l * surplus of a few thousand 6 to 7 inch
■ UIUIVI HAKKIoll hulbs left, in perfect condition, which, to clean up,
i„t„ „f „ nr, „„ ^ »., „ have cut price in two anil offer, until sold, in case

lotspf 400eacli, at $12 per case j o- three cases of 1200 bulbs, for $30

A tew hundred 9 to H Inch Bermuda Harrlsll and Lomrlflornnin
Tocloseout, $17 50 per 100; worth $20 00. ""■^"'»" »""> i,ongmorum8,

D||v/N|j UVAr^lM^ue Single and Double. Named Varieties,
U I on nTAI^INTrlS ■orgebulbs.allshades.leadmg and best kinds,
„o, innn 4-t -7 cr. d j.i .. . .i. suitable for pots and forcing, per lOU, 15 00

K!^ Imn' 'ini^ S^?*!''!? Hyacinths, to color, Ked, White and Blue, per 100 $4.00
ESI! S ISX^'' Outcli Romans, named kinds, all colors, fine for pots, per 100, $2.25

^/XJX^Xi^'flS— ^SINGLE.

John stein, white ; Plsreou, white; I,a Itnniaculee, white; Cardinal's Hat.

Brarlet;Fl rename, red; Artus, scarlet; BIzard Verdict, striped; Crimson
KlniiT. Ducliessede Parma, Orovn; Lac Von Rhyn, violet; ArmaofLevden.

rose; rurple Crown, Durplc; Bachus, deep red. Yellow Crown, yellow
All the above, per 100, 75 ots ; per luuo, J6 00.
Per lOO Per 1000

I.a Relne $0 90

Keiserskroon 100

Vello-n- I>rlnce 110

Vellow Cro^vn 75

I>uc Van Thol, scarlet 85

Ituc Van Thol, while 175

Stand. Sliver 1 10

$8 00
9.50

10 50
e 00
7 00

16 00
9 50

PerlOO Per 1000

TULIPS

DOUBLE.

NARCISSUS

Geiia Lilies

Cottatce Maid $1 00

Pottebakker, white 150

Pottebakker, scarlet 1 10

Pottebakker, yellow 2 00

^Vouwermau 100

Rosamnndi 100

Finest HIngle, mixed 60

Per too Per 1000 | per 100

$0 80 $7 00 Murlllo $2 25 $20 00

100 9 00 Yeliow Rose 110 10 00

2 75 24 00 I Finest Double, mxd, .75 7 00

Chinese Sacred, first size bulbs J4 00 $35 00

Von Slon. largeseleoted bulbs, Hi to IVi in. diameter... 150 14 50
Giant Princeps, large single Trumpet 100

f 6 to7 mchesaround......per 100, $7 50 ) Perfect

La Candeur.

■) Pceony Red
( Salvator Rosa.

$9 50
13 00
10 00
18 00

8 00

9 00
5 50

Penooo

9 60

I 614 to 6 inches around.

6 00 (. Selected

1 4Vi to RH Inches around.. " 4.50 (" Calif rnia

( 3 to 4V'2 inches around " 3 50) Roots.

Lily of the Valley, select pips, cold storage per 1000, $12 50

Freesia Refracta Alba, large H inch bulbs " 5 50

CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO.,

342 WEST 14th STREET, ^'«'r,5tr N. Y. CITY.

Importers, Exporters and Growers' Agents ot SEEDS, BULBS and PLANTS.
Mention the Florlaf Eachajige when writing.

MMMlon the Florists' Exohanc* wk*n wrttlnc.

FROM POTS.

ALL our field-grown plants are now sold out, but we have
■^ provided a limited number of the following varieties in
5 inch p^ts, well-established and hardened to supply such customers
as wish to plant late houses to follow chrysanthemums.

GEN. GOMEZ, at $10.00 per lOO
WHITE CLOUD, at 8.00 per 100
BON TON, - at 8 00 per 100

As the quantity of each is limited orders should be placed early
to insure securing stock.

THE COTTAGE GARDENS Tv"^

C. W. WARD, mranag^er.

Mention th« Floiiflta' Btxctums* wImu wrtUnff.

1070

The F=i-orists' Exchange.

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AN UP-TO-DATE OFFER Ililium lonqifloruh.

Hyaclutbs— per icio looo

Colors separate, single or double $4 0OJ38 00

Tnllps— 100 icoo

Anus $0 70 16 25

Crimson King... 70 6 00

I Kelzerskroon 125 10 00

Queen Victoria.. 86 7 60

Yellow Prince... 125 1160
Single Superfine

Mixed 75 eon

LaCandeur 90 7 75

Duke of York... 1 00 8 25
Toiirnesol, red

and yellow 176 16 00

Y'ellowRose 1 00 8 5u

DoubleSuperfine

Mixed 90 7 00

Narcissus—

Paper White

Grandiflora.... 1 00 9 00
Chinese Sacred,

basket, SObulbs,

$1.50.

Double Von Sion, 1 61 14 00
Trumpet Major, 1 25 II GO |

Jonquil—

Campernelle 75 4 i

Lily-

Harrisli, 6-7 4 76 46 00 |

Longtaorum.O-lO 12 00 118 00

« _ 8

5-7, $3.00 per 100; per case, 500 bulbs, $13.50.
6-8, per 100, $5 50 ; per ease 400 bulbs, $20.00.
8-10, per 100, $11.00: per case 250 bulbs, $25.00.

Less 5 per cent.

for
cash with order.

NARCISSUS—

Cd^Five per cent, discount allowed on all orders acccm-
paoied with cash. Reference required otherwise.

WM.ELLIOTT&SONS,54J56DeySt.,N.Y.

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Mention th*> inor1«t»' ITvchanre mttrnm wntiDs

ii Von Sion, 1st size bulbs, $1.50 per 100; $14 00 per 1000. ^

g Paper White, Grandiflora, first size bulbs, $1.00 per 100; S8-00 per 1000. «

9 Incomparable, first size bulbs, $1.00 per 100; }S.00 per 1000. 8

O Poeticus iPoet's Narcissus), 60o. per 100; $5.00 per 1000. <i

" Trumpet Major, first size bulbs, $1.50 per 100; $12.00 per 1000. «

§ JONQUILS— 8

P Large Single (Campernelles), 60c. per 100; $5.00 per 1000. O

S TULIPS Single or Double, in 5 colors, 80c. per 100; $7.00 per 1000. 9

8 CROCUS In 5 colors, 30 cts. per 100 ; $2..50 per 1000, §

o o

♦> SEED FOR FALL PLANTING, Sweet Peas, all varieties, Myosotis, O

0 Cyclamen Calceolaria, Cineraria, etc. ^g-SEND FOR CATALOGUE. §

§ STUMPP & WALTER CO.. 50 Barclay St., N. Y. g

ALM

^-V^^^^i ON HAND

1(XI 10(10 3(100

Enix Teiiuln $0.75 $5.00 tl3.50

Pumila 1.00 8.00 22.50

Rrrlinaln 75 5.00 13.50

Oorypha Aiinrrnlls 75 5.00 13.50

■■audnniin Illilin 1.25 10.00 27.50

L SCHILLER. 404 E. 34th Street. New York.

M^TiHori the F*lrtT-t«»f ■■ ICxchn nc* wh«n ir— •tin-

SURPLUS STOCK

WHITE ROMAN HVACINTH.S, 1112 ctm.-
per 100, $1.25 ; per lOOO. $11.(0.

ITALIAN, shaded white, 12-16 ctm., per 100, $1.75;
per lOOO, $16.00.

PAPER WHITE NARCISaSrS GRANDI-
FLORA, Al.per 100. $1.00; per 1000, $7.00.
Cash Witu Orher.

HULSEBOSGH BROS., Englewood, N. J.

Mention the Florleta' Excbapge when writing

EMERSON C. McFADDEN,

WHOLESALE

Florist and Seedsman,

UNITED STATES EXOTIC NURSERIES,

SHORT HILLS. X. .1.

Tel. 10 B. Short H1I18. ^Jlf'^c^lL^^E"" •-'** °\ Pf^MS
and FERNS on appicatlon.

Mention the Florlf' Bxchang* when witring

DUTCH BULBS

AND

Lily of the Valley Pips.

FOR FORCING AND OUTDOOR PLANTING

Florists anj Dealers are invite(j to
send for Trade List now ready.

J. M. TliORBURN & CO.,

36 Cortlandt St.,
NEW YORK.

HORTICULTURAL CASH BARGAINS!

STOCK ON HAND.

HEADQUARTERS FOR

CHINESE SACRED LILIES

LILIUM HARRISII, 5-7. LILIUM LONGIFLORUM, JAPAN, G-8.
Engfliiiiti niusbrooni Spawn.
Berlin Pips, Lily of tlie Valley (cold storage), for Christmas bloommg.

KENTIA BELMOREANA.
KENTIA FORSTERIANA.

Frcncli Freesia Refracta Alba.

PALM SEEDS.

Hyacinths, Tulips, Crocus, Narcissus.

To know what Cash Bargains you can make, send an estimate of your wants.
Just received, a fine lot of STANDARD BAY TREES and AZALEA INDICA.

c. H. JoosTEN, Importer, 85 Dey Street, New York.

Mention the Floiiata' Exchange when writing.

CAVIiIFLOWER, Danlftb, for forcing, trade
pkt 20 eta.; oz.. $2.50. Forcing radish, white tipped,
scRrlet. glohe, deep 8carlet,oz. 10 cts.; lb.. 50 cts. Pansy
Trlmardeau, oz. $1.75; lb. $15 00. Gassier, Bugnot. Mine.
Ferret. Ceclle Davy, etc., trade pkt. 25 cts. Califor-
nin Privet, rooted cuttings, per 1000, $5.00
BEAULIEU, Walker Avenue. Woodhaven. New York.

LII.IITIM H.4RRI8II, ,5-7, in good COQ-
clini.n. $:ihMii pi-r lulid ; J4 III) per llill.

I.II.IIIM LOBiGIFLORUM, 6-7, $22.60
per lllial; S2.6II per Hill.

FREESIAH. SI cond size $4 no per lOnn.

COLD HTORACE HUY OK THE
VALLEV PirS, $14.UU per lUOO.

Equally low prices on other Bulbs until sold.
W rite for prices.

W. W. RAWSON & CO., Boston, Mass.

12 and 13 Faneull Hall Sq.

MICHEL PLANT -■> S
-^--BULB CO. 5

ST. LOUIS, MO. ■

WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR ROCKY MOUNTAIN

W d FLOra SOS

Colorado Blue Spruce and the famous Rocky
Mountain Columbine our specialty.
Write for new price list.

BARTELDES & CO., Denver, Colo.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrlUns.

S SURE CROP MUSHROOM SPAWN S

■ $8.00 per 100 llie. ■

■ Pamphlet How Co Oroio Mitahrooitis, 10c. 5

■ LILIUM HtRRISII. EARLY ROMtN HUCIIITHS ■

" Special prices on application. "

J} WEEBER & DON. Seed Merchants & Growers. E
g 114 Chamhers St.. NEW YORK. JJ

0'T^»ia»'ir- itH

gir<ai--aia]i:3l;^ psloSi<aMteM

TT. iiii.Li "■"' immmiiuilimm!

aiBTQ[a'

.y,[jy,i<y,j,!a. ^ ^A&l'Si>i&\&

al'^laj

MSSa

alalaJs

LsJmIsLb

Mention the Florlau' Bxebange

CASE

No. t732.

Fitted with 114
Heller's Steel
Seed Boxes,

Size of case, 54 inches wide, 54
inches high, 10 Inches deep.

Each case has a steel back.
They are mice and insect proof.

We also make cases any sizes.

CATALOGUE FREE.

HELLER & CO.,

Montclair, ft. J.

when wrltinK.

A Thing of Beauty

Is what the Catalogue of every Florist, Seecdsman
ancJ Nurseryman should be.

WE CAN MAKE AS GOOD AS THE BEST.

Men, machinery, and Illustrations to Embellish, are
at your service. Write us for estimate.

A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. AND PUB. CO. Ltd.,

NOS. 2 TO 8 OUANE STREET,

NEW YORK CITY.

Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing.

October 28. 1899.

The F^lorists* Exchange.

1071

)EED1rADE Reporti

Points and information from (seedsmen, and
all Interested in this coiumn, bolicited. Ad-
dress Editor Seed Trade, care of Floribtb'
Exchange. P. O. Box 1697. New iorli.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION

Alexander Kodgers, Chicago, III., Presi-
dent; ALDERTMcCuLLoroH, Cincinnati, First
Vice-President: F. W. Bolgiano, Washing-
ton, Second Vice-President; .S. F. Willard,
Wethersfieid, Conn., Secretary and Treasurer.

Rochester, N. Y. — George J. Grilfln,
traveling salesman for a St. Paul seed
firm, died here of apoplexy, October 18.

New York. — A. T. Boddington has re-
turned from Europe, arriving on S. S.
New York on Saturday, October 21.

Among re-appraisements at the I'ort
of New Yorli, for week ending (.Jctober
19, where advances have been made on
invoiced prices, are numerous imports of
azaleas, tulips, uarcissus, h.yacinths and
oxalis, from Holland; the advances on
hyacinths rjinge from $2 to $.3, and on
tulips from lUe. to .f I..")0 per 1,(10I).

Tlie Dutch Bulb Industry. — A corre-
spondent of the Horticultural -Advertiser
(England) gives the following accountof
the condition of the bulb market in Hol-
land the past season; ".\t the time of
your visit in May the prospect was de-
cidedly bad, the mild Winter and earl.v
Spring started the bulbs far too early,
and the cold winds in .\pril and May
checked them and stopped growth en-
tirely: then came the late frosts, which
almost ruined some of the earlier bulbs.
Alas! this was not all; the disease known
In Holland as fire (a fungoid diseawe)
next attacked the foliage, and, no doubt,
owiug to the weak state of the bulbs
from previous injury, made more dam-
age than was ever known before. This
happened while the large growers were
selling their produce in different parts of
the world, and thus people were actually
.selling stock that was never to come
upon the market. It seems strange to
me that prices should be fixed in March
and April and goods xold in May, nobody
knowing whether stock will turn out
well or not. But to return to the present
season, the supply of good bulbs was
iiwfuliy small and mostof the merchants
soon found their own stocks exhausted
and had to go to the small growers;
these seeing that good bulbs were so
scarce sent the prices up to a tremendous
height; and it appears that many hya-
cinths were sold on journey at 2d. and
3d. each, which had to Ije brought here
at 4d. and ."d. This seemed the more dis-
tressing, as of late years bulbs have been
fairly plentiful and good stock easily
procured. The same thing which hap-
pened with hyacinths occurred with
tulips; f(jr good bulbs the prices asked
were enormous, and the result was that
buyers held off and would not purchase,
but the orders were there, time was
pressing, something must be done, and
at last some of the best houses yielded
and paid tlie price which the growers
asked. Now therecame a rush of thebest
houses in Holland to .secure the small
<iuantit.v of go(jd Ijulbs r<'maiinng, and
the result is that the small grower is for
once in a way happy, while the merchant
makes rather a wi'y face.

"This year has shown clearly how
peculiar and unwise it is to sell the skin
before .you have killed the bear, a thing
Dutch bulb growers.always do and have
done."

Sunflower Seed Exempt from Dut.v.

— Sunflower seed has been lielil Iiy the
United States General Appraisers to be
e.xenipt undei- paragra|»h 0.~i(». act of
1807. as flower seed am] not ilutiable as
"other seed" nnderpMragi-aph 2.">4. Fol-
lowing is opinion by VVillii?ison, General
Appraiser: "The niercliandise is sun-
flower seed. It was assessed for duty as
a seed not specially provided forat.'iO
per cent, under paragraph 2."-t of the act
of July, 1897. and is claimed to be enti-
tled to free admission under paragrapli
0.56 as a flower seed. Paragrajjli ().")i)
provides for 'all flower and grass' seeds,
not specially provided for. It appears
probalile fi-oni tlie testimony that while
sunllnwer si'cii is sold to some extent for
propagation, its chief use is for bird food.

Did the tariff enumerate' bird seed,' there
might be some discussion as to whether
that was morespeciflcthan the provision
for flower seed. But there is no such
i.ssue. The provision is not for seed for
growing flowers Ijut for flower seed, tlie
seed of a flower. Popularl.v and botaui-
cally the sunflower is a flower. We find
tliat the merchandise is a flower seed,
and we hold that the provision for all
' flower seeds' is more specific than that
for all • other seeds.' The claim that it is
exempt from duty is sustained."

European Notes.

The present is a time of waiting and of
expectations. Taking into consideration
the cheerless weather still pievniling,
things, generall.v, are jirogressing as fa-
voral)ly as can be exi»ected. liuringtlie
bright, dr.y intervals, which are few and
far between just now, we are busy thresh-
ing our radishes, and regret to find that
the shortage on the e.xtra early varieties
is also shared by the later and coarser
kinds. The long and half long sorts have
suffered least, but as the demand for
these has been somewhat slack just
lately, the acreage planted was less than
usual. This is evidently to be a clearing
up year all round. Novelties are oozing
out by degrees. -Amongthem the follow-
ing not alread.v referred to in these notes
deserve a passing notice:

Scaliiosa Azure King Putz is one of the
most beautiful of the majus varieties; the
color closely resembles that of the Coun-
tess of Radnor sweet pea.

A new strain of verbena, named Minia-
ture, with flowers of exceptionall.y bril-
liant color, will Ije of great valuefor pots
and ribljon borders.

E. Benary's improved strain of the
Butterfly c.vclamenisone of the best nov-
elties of the season, and a brilUant rose
variet.v of the Cocardeau stock is also a.
most valuable acquisition. A pure white
form of the double Dianthus diadematus
will Ije of service to florists, wliile three
separate colors of the mammoth verbena
will be heartily welcomed. New varieties
of ndgnoni-tte are offered li.v the dozen ;
in this riuuiection Lorenz siirrly leads
the way.

Haage & .Schmidt are to the fore, as
usual, but full particulars of their intro-
ductions are already in your hands. The
helianthus, calendula and tropa'olum
are exceptionally meritorious.

A further notice of other and ecpially
meritorious introductions must Ix'^re-
served for next week.

European Seeps.

CATALOGUES RECEIVED.

Lake Vif.w Rose Gardens, Jamestown, N.
Y.— Pr'ce List of Carnation Olympia; also of
cut tiowersaud floral designs.

Samuel Bide, Farnham, Surrey, Eng,—
Trade Catalogue of Hardy Ornamental Trees,
Koses, ForoBtand Fruit Trees, etc.

J. H. H. Boyd, Gage, Tenn.— Price Li t of

Deciduous Trees and Shrub Seeds.

Harlan P. Kelsky, Boston, Mass.— Cata-
logue uf Hardy American t'lants and Carolina
Mountain Flowers.

C. PLATZ& Son, Erfurt, Germany. List of
Novelties in F.owerand Vegelable Seeds.

W. J. Godfrey, Exmouth, Devon, Eng.—
Catalogue of Winter Flowering Carnations,
also Malmaison and Border Varieties.

Thb Cassel NDiiSEiiY Co., North Clayton, O.
—List of Surplus Nursery Stock.

Wm. Paul & Son, Waltham Cross, Herts
England. — Wholesale Catalogue of Roses
Fruit Trees. Grape Vines, Clematis, Trees, etc
AmonfT the new roses lisied are: Climbing
Belle Siebrecht; Exquisite, crimson, shaded
with magenta; Queen Olga of Greece, soft
rosy pink, ceaier shaded with yellow, edges of
petals slightly paler; Aurora, bright salaon
pink, paler toward the outside; M. Ada Car-
mody, ivory white, tinted and edged with vari-
ous shades of pink; Empress Alexandra of
Russia, buds bronzy salmon, open flowers rich
lake-red, shaded with orange and flery crim-
son, and Waltham Standard, H. P., carmine
shaded with scarlet and violet.

f=*erry NA/atsor* & Co.

CALIFORNIAN SEED HOUSE

Lima Beans
Salt Bush
Bromus Grass
Bermuda
Johnson *'
etc.

ALL CALIFORNIA GROWN. WHOLESALE ONLY.

SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA

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—

SPECIALTIES

Onion Se

ed

Sweet Peas

Lettuce

Cosmos

Celery

Hollyhock

Carrot

Verbena**

Salsify

Asters

Parsnip

JVlignonette

etc.

etc.

w

argai

CRIMSON RAMBLERS, 5 to O ft., very heavy, for forcing, $2.5.00 per 100.

C/VLIFORMA privet. AMPELOPSIS VEITCHll.
CLEMATIS PANICULATA. Ornamental GRASSES

and SHRUBS. All of the above by 1000 or 10,000.
Prices given on application. Send for Wholesale List.

THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO., Elizabeth, N. J.

_-^ Mwitloii tli« Florl.tj' Bieh»n»« wh«n wriong.

ConmieiGial

Now Ready
for Delivery.

See
Advertisement,
Page 1089.

Violet GullHie.

COXSEEDCO.

Wholesale Seedsmen

1 4 & 1 6 Ninth Ave., 411, 413, 415 Sansome St.,

NEW YORK.

StN FR&NGISCO.

FionsisSeeiiSandBuiDS:

MUSHROOM SPAWN. S

FRESH. Write us tor .Sprcinl I'l-ices. ■
JOHNSON & STOKES, !

ai7-21!t .Mitrkc-t HfrffI, TIULA HKLI'IIIA . n

null AETHIOPICA

Fine, ^vell cured bull»., from our
own form in ('aliforuiu.

Clrcum, 100 1000

Extra Selected, 6 to 6 in $t).50 $.5.5 UU

First Claas, 4 to 6 in 4.5J 3.5.00

300 of one xizc at 1000 rnlex.

J«CKSOII » PERItlMS Cll.,8f«a

fpLANTSEEDiu

« Wholesale Merchants. |

$ ^jX^jt ST. LOUIS. jtjt^Jt $

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

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TEITUIFOLIUM

LILY BULBS FOR SALE. Write for prices.
F. H. BURDETT, - Clifton, N. Y.

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RARE COLLECTED SEEDS

OF AMERICAN

Woody and Herbaceous Plants.

Ask for List and Discounts.
PINEHURST NURSERIES,

OTTO KATZENSTEIN. Mgr. PINEHURST, N. C.

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SILKALINE

Just the thing for
tjinK Bouquets and
stringing Smilax.

Manu factu red Ex-
preBBly for Florists by

JOHNC.MEYER&CO..

S7 Summer St., Boiton ,Mass

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Tobacco Dust

100 lbs., Sl.CO ; 500 lbs , $3.76 : Ton, $12.

WBITE FOB 8AMPLK.

PAPER WHITE GRANDIFLOBA, $1.00
per 100; $7.00 per 1000.

HARRISII, 6-7. J4.25 per 100.

LONGIFLORCM, choice, 7-9, $7.00 per 100.

TRUMPET niAJOR NARCISSCS, $1.35 per
lOlJ ; flO.OU per IIKO.

GIANT PRINCEPS NARCISSUS, $1.00 per
luO : $9.U0 per lUUO.

EXTRA SIZE FREESIA, $6.(10 per lOCO.

GRIFFITH & TURNER CO., Baltimore, Md

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CINERARIA CYCLAMEN

PRIMULA

PANSY

Largeflowered English; Large 11. Splendeus. Uolker's Beat, Kolker'B Giant.

j, oz., $3.50. Pure white, 100 e., 76o. >4oz.,$3.60; Aoz..$1.25; $3.00 oz.; J^ oz., 911 eta.

Trade pkt., 60c. Ko8e,Ked,etc.,10U8.65c. Trade Pkt., a6o. Trade Pkt., 2Sc.

AUGUST ROLKCR & SONS, 5« Dey St., New York.

M^TitloTi th» flnrlwtn' Kxchang*' whon writing

"HOW TO GROW MUSHROOMS"

The most practical treatise on this Interesting subject ever written.
ONLY 10 CENTS. Published by

AMERICAN GARDENINQ, 136 Liberty St., NEW YORK, N. Y.

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LILIUM LOMGIFLORUM

Secure your stock NOW, before It
Is TOO LATE.

6-8

'-9 (sca'ce)..
9-10 •• . .

. 14.00 per 100; case, 450, $17 on.
. 6 50 " ■' SOU. 17 50.

. 12.00 '• " 200, 22.00.

LILIUM RUBELLUM.

Thlslsa BONA KIDE FORCING NOVELTV. Can be brouKht In same time as LoDglflorum. color
delicate rose, trunii et llower. (aee picture and description In Am. Gardening, Spring, 1898.) Strong Sample
Ilulb, 20 cts. ; »2.00 per doz.

Fresh 1399 crop, BELMOREANA or FORSTERIAXA,

60 cts. per 100 ; 14.00 per 1000.

KENTIA SEED

CCI I IHIi AT rn<5T Paper White NarcisBUB Grandinoro. t6.50perl000:
OCLLinu Ml UUO I case. 1650. JIO.OO OTHER BAK(i.4INM In Tulips.
Narcissus, etc. READY FOR DELIVERY: Auratum, Album, Rubruin, etc.

HII DCDPCD fl. I*A ESTABLISHED 1878.

■ III DtKbtK a bllij 47 BARCLAY ST., NEW YORK

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1072

The F-lorists* Exchange.

SELECTED
FOR FANCY
STORE TRADE

AZALEAS

Our First Consignment

Is now unpacked and the plants are in fine condition and of good shape.
We can furnish same in sizes :

10 to 12 incli, 12 fo 14 inch, 14 to 16 inch,

in the most popular and best selling varieties. (Shipped from Chicago.)
FULIv LINE OF FORCING BULBS at lowest market rates.

■WRITE FOR PRICES.

.„,o«., vAlfiHAN'S SEED STORE .T """

84-86 Randolph St.

r Barclay Street

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JUST

RECEIVED

AZALEA INDICA

Our Azaleas are finer this year than
ever ; they are well budded and in good
shape, bound to give satisfaction. The
varieties are in market sorts only.

Per doz. 100 lOfO

diam. $3.50 $25.00 |225.00
4.00
5.00

11 to 16 in.

16 to 18
18 to 20

diam.

30.00
40.00
Per doz.

. I 6.50
12.00
15.00

275.00

375.00

1(10

$ 50.00

90.00

110.00

20 inch, and up, from $2.00 to $4.00 each.

Further, we have on hand :

ACACIA PARAOOXA, strong plants, 50c.,

75c. and $1.00 each.
METROSIDEROS, bushy, 50c. and 75c.
" standard,

from $1.00 to $2.00 each.

ASPIDISTRA, variegated, 10 to 15 leaves $1.00 and $1.50 each.

" green, 18 to 20 leaves 1.25 "

RHODODENDRONS tor forcing, well-budded 50c. each ; |5.00 per doz.

Specimen plants, well-budded, 3-4 ft |3. 00 each.

These Ehododendrons are very showy; one plant forced well will decorate
a large store window.
KALMIA LATIFOUA, budded 35c. each; |3. 50 per doz.

HYACINTHS FOR POTS.

In the best forcing varieties, named per 100, J5. 50; per 1000, $50.00

A tew thousand Dutcli Roiuaii Hyacinths. In order

to clear out, we offer, as long as they last, for $ 1 8.00 per 1 000.

Also a Full Line of Tulips, Crocus, Karcissus, Daflodlls, etc.

BOBBINK & ATKINS, Rutherford, N. J.

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Invaluable,

Enclosed find express order for renewal of
my subscription for Florists' Exchang-e, which
IB invaluable. JOHN F. DAYTON.

Waukon, lowp.

FORCING TOMATO

fine plants, 35 cts. per 100;

J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa.

Mi^TVtlnn thf Finrlsts' TCTTPhnne** whAn writing

LORILLARD,

the best forc-
ing Tomato,
fine planl s, 35 cts. per 100 ; $2.6U per 1000.

AZALEAS, etc.

Just received in excellent condition a large consignment of the best forcing
varieties. Can be safely forwarded by freight before cold weather sets in.
10 to 12 inch Crowes $35.00 per 100; 12 to 14 Inch Crowns
$45.O0 per 100; 14 to 16 lufli frowns $.55.00 per 100.

LATANIA BORBONICA

7 inch pots, 6 large character lcavps,.i:l.nOeaili : s iTicIi pi.t^, tl to 7 large character leaves,
$1.50 each; 9 ioch pots. 7 to S cliaractiT i.ave^, fl.m riicli.

ARAUCARIA EXCELSA

Fine Stock 16 to 18 inches high, $1.25 each.

ROSES

Crimson ICambler, canes 3 to 5 feet, finp forcing gtock. $12.00 per 100; Hybrid Per-
petual^ bt;>t furciiit,' kinds, 2 years field prowu, $10.00 per 100.

HYDRANGEA, HORTENSIA and RAMIS PICTIS

Strong field fxrown, suitable for fi or 7 inch pots, .$12.00 per 100: strongiT plants $20.00 per 100.

LILIUM LONGIFLORUM, JAPAN CROWN,

6 to 8 inches, $4.,50 per 100 j .$40.00 per 1000; 7 to 9 inches .$7.00 per 100; $03.00 per 1000.

HYACINTHS

Unnamed, separate colors, $40.00 per 1000.

IRIS KAEMPFERI

(Japan IrlS), named varieties, .$.7.00 per lOOi J4iiJlO pri I'M.

DEUTZIA GRACILIS

Fine forcing stock, 12 to 13 inches high, $4.00 per 100. Fine forcing stock, 15 to 18 inches
high, $6.00 per 100.

BERBERIS THUNBERCII ^ _ ,^

strong transplanted stock, 15 to 18 inches, $3.00 per 100. Strong transplanted stock, 18 to ii
inches, $4.00 per 100.

THE STORRS & HflRRISON COm_ jainesville, Ohio.

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BULBS! BULBS! BULBS!

I II IIIM I nNRIPI riRIIM Japan stock. 7-9, S60.ro per 10(0; $7.no per 100.
LILIUm LUnUirLUnUm ■• 9-ll>, $110.00 per 1U0«; »13.00 per lOO.

CHINESE SACRED LILIES $35.00 per 1000 ; $4.50 per bate or ISObultB.

nilTm IIVAPINTUQ Extra Selected to name, S65.00 per 10(10.
UUlUn niMUIIlinO •■ •• separate colors, $40.00 per 1000.

MAPPICQIIQ Von Slon. Mamtnotb, the finest in the couDtry, $1C per lOOO.
■innuiOOUa paper Wtilte Grandlflora, extra large, $7.00 per 1000

TULIPS of all kinds on hand.

AZALEA INDICA 1012, $35.00 per lOO; is ana up, $40.00 per lOO.

Rhododendrons, Syringa, Spiraea, Clematis, Snowballs, etc.

LOWEST PRICES BY CORRESPONDENCE.

F. W. O. SCHMITZ, Jersey City, N.J.

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FLOWERING BEGONIAS

0

Now Read J
for Deliver}'.

ODinieiGial
Violet GDllDiii.

See
Advertisement,
Pace 10f9

AZALEAS

WE are now filling orders for Azaleas, importations of which
have arrived in excellent condition. Import prices will
hold good as long as the stock is not potted ; the varieties we
supply are the most popular sorts suited to the American market,
and we can give you any proportion you wish in the tour leaders : —
Mme. Varder Cruyssen, Vervaeneana, Deutsche Perle and
Beanhardt's Andrea Alba.

Personal inspection of the stock in Belgium, through our own
representatives, enables us to offer the best stock obtainable at
bottom prices.

Order now and save heavy express charges later on, as
shipments can at this time be made safely by freight.

FINE BUSHY CROWNS, well set with buds.

10 to 12 inches in diameter $4.50 per doz.

12 to 14 " " 0.00

14 to 16 " '• 7.50

SPECIMEN PLANTS of the leading varieties— $1.00, $2.00, $2.50
each, according to size.

HENRY A. DREER, lU Ctetniit Street, Ptiiladelpiiia.

$35.00 per 100
45.00 "
55.00 "

and $3.00

MBNTION THIS PAPBB,

Fine plants, 20 varieties, 3 in. pots,
$3.00 per 100 ; 3 in. pots, $3.00 per 100.

ulfiunilCTTr Allen^s and Machet, 2 in.
nlbllURtilt pots, $3.00 per 100.

MYOSOTIS 4 varieties, 3 In. pots, $3 00 per 100.
GENISTA 4 i°- pots- t^OO Pe<' ^^■

too PRIMULA CHINENSIS IsT.^jrperm'""''
DliAC£NA IKDIVISA iroo^pl^'S""'""'"'

Cash with order, please.

GEORGE J. HUGHES, Berlin, N. J.

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P/EONIAS!

Officinalis Rnbra, dark red, best for
forcing, extra stronp-, tlve years' old, $3.50 per
dozen ; $15.00 per 100. Same, two years old,
from 4 to 6 crowns, $1.25 per doz ; $7.60 per 100.

P/CONIA CHINENSIS.

All shades of rose and pink in mixture, three
and four year old stcck, $1.60 per dozen j
$8.60 per 100.

GLADICLUS, White and Light.

Forcing miitiire, $1.60 per 100, and $13.00 per
1000. (Same. aBsorted, all colore, 1st size bulbs,
$1.00 per 100. and $7.00 per 1000; 2d size'
$4.60 per 1000.)

Cash with Order, Please.

WM. A. FINGER, Hicksville, N. Y.

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October 28. LijQ.

Thb F=1-0RISTS' Exchhngb.

1073

Flushing, Li. 1.— Parsons & Son's Co.
I nre about to ship fruit trees and vines to
EuHteru Siberia.

Shelb.yville, III. — Clausen liros. have
bouylit iO acres of land near Neoga, and
will probably move their nursery busi-
ness.

Kutherford, N. J.— Bobbink & Atkins
have two greenhouses nearing comple-
tion, each 150x17 feet, and the building
of a cold storage vvarehouse 100x100 is
commenced. Importations of roses,
azaleas, buxus. Bay trees, etc., are
specialties with this firm; bulbs are also
handled extensively. C. Knickman, late
with J. C. V'aughan, is their traveling
representative.

Decline iii lo'wa's Apple Iiidu8tr.v.

— Secretary Wesley Greene, of the Iowa
State Horticultural Society, figures that
the decline in the apple industry in the
state during the past ISyears is at least
one-half. He is working on a table
which will give accurate statistics on
this subject, for the first time in the
history of the state. Mr. Greene attri-
butes the falling off to the fact that
the nurserymen of Iowa have not given
their attention to the cultivation of
hardier varieties, and says until the
horticulturists realize that they must
grow an apple which they can use for
both the home market and shipment out
of the state, the industry will remain in
a state of decline. The falling off in
bearing trees from 1885 to 1895 is esti-
mate at two to one, and the falling off
in non-bearing trees at three to one.
There has been a decline of (iG-':i per cent.
in the planting of nursery stock.

The forty-second annual meeting of
the Missouri .State Horticultural Society
will biiheld at Princeton, Mo., December
5, i> and 7, 1899. The main subject for
discussion will be the orchard (|ues-
tion and all the orchard fruits will be
considered. The matter of sending fruit
to the Paris Exposition is being pushed
now, and if you have any apples that
will do to send over there please forward
them to Armour Cold .Storage Co. "for
theHort. Society," or bring them to this
meeting and the society will take charge
of them. One hundred dollars in premi-
ums will be given on all fruits shown.
Hotels have made us a rate of .fl per
day. Ilailroads will sell tickets at one
and one-third fare. Program will be
read.v soon. — L. A. Goodman, Sec'.v,,
Westport.

TIIIIIIS TOI HEED DT OHGE

Hardy Herbaceous Plants.

fltrooK Clump", from 8^ In. potii. Plant now, and
Ipt th<-m get tsiatili.shed before cold weather. Per IDO.

Achillea, The Pearl |i 00

Aqullegia, ID irood assortment 4 00

Carvopterls Mastacantbus 4 00

Digitalis 4 OU

Statice Armerla 3 00

Hibiscus, "Crimson Eye" 4 00

Myosotis Alpestris 3 00

Coreopsis Lanceolata 4 0>

Qaillardia Grandlflora 4 00

Bulalia Japonlca 4 00

Geum Atrosanguineum 6 00

(Lavender 4 00

IMatrlcaria. floiible white 4 00

jDelphlnium Formosum 4 00

jLobella Cardinalls 4 00

iSweet William, double sorts 4 00

iJapanrse Iris, aHBOrted 4 00

jLychnls Chalcedonica 4 CO

lAstiibe Japonica 6 00

Mountain Fleece 4 00

Hardy Phlox, la fine varieties 4 00

Funkia 5ieboldi, vnriep-ated 5 00

Alyssum Saxatlle Compacta 4 iJO

Rudbeckia, Golden Glow 4 fiO

Hollyhocks, white, piuk, yellow & scarlet. 4 CO

Other Plants You Need Badly, p^^^^^

BeKoaias. Alba Picta, Sandersonl. Alba,
Martruerite, Argentea Guttata, Tburs-

toni. 2 inch pots $2 00

Grevlllea Robusta, 2 Inch, very strong. ... 2 50
Geranium, Double New Life, 2 inch pots. . 4 00
Heliotrope, purple and white, improved

sorts 2 fO

Ageratum Monstrosum. blue, 2 inch 2 0<i

Ageratum Princess Pauline, 2 inch pots. ... 2 OO
_ PtrlOO Per M.

Pansles, Giant Trimardeau Strain. . SO 50 $4 00
Bellls Perennis. Giant Red and

Snowball 50 4 CO

To fully cover express charges, we add ir» extra plants
to every one hundred ordered.

Send for Price List. Terms, Cash, or C. 0. D.

EDWARD B. JIGKSON, Stamford, Conn.

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P. OIWERKERK

1123 Summit Ave., Jersey City, N. J.

Just received from our Holland Nurseries

RHODODENDRONS, AZALEIS,

SPIR€A JAPONICA, LILIUM SPECIOSUM

PfONIES, BLEEDING HEART

POT GROWN LILACS, HYDRANGEA INSORTS.

CLEMATIS and H. P. ROSES, m the best sorts.

PRICES MODERATE.
IdAotlOB th« Florists' Excksjiffe wh*D wtIUbs

TREES! TREES!

Nor-way, SuKarand Silver Maples
fiorway Spruce and Arbor 'Vllae.
WM. J.CHINNICK, Trenion N.J.

Mpntlf>n th<» jnoHnU' Eznbanro wh^n wrltlh*

AZALEA AMCNA

One of the best dwarf, hardy,
early flowering shrubs. Excellent
forcing plant. Well rooted plants,
from Zl-z inch pots, S12,00 per 100.

SAMUEL C. MOON, Morrisvilla, "co'.*;' Pa.

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NATURALTENNESSEE

Peach Seed, for Nurserymen.

I have procured a limited bupply of Genuine Natural
Tenneseee Peach Seed, crop of '98.

As there Is positively no crop this seaeon, this seed Is
as good as new seed and can he depended on.

Beware of so-called '* natural seed, growth of '99. '*j
Send for Prices and Sami'lb.

CHAS. BL,AC1C, HitEbtStOWU, 1«. J.

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HorwagamSugaflllapliiii

A beautiful lot of straight, smooth trees,
9 to 10 and 10 to 13 ft. We offer these low for
cabh. Write us.

W. P. BRINTON, Chrisliana, Pa.

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F. JAMES, ""'^sFPYMAw.

USSY (Calvados). FRANCE.

Ass^o'?tmeLtof Ffuit Tpec Stocks, Forest Tree
Seedlings, Coniferse, Ornamental Shrubs,

etc., good sizes, prices low ; packing extra.

Wholesale Price List tree on demand.
Send your list of wants before gluing your orders,
you will receive quotations by return of mail and
saue dollars.
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iwtsl

CHEAP, IN LARGE LOTS.

J. S. UNTHIGUM, Woodwardsville, Md.

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FIIUIT IID FLOWER PUTES

Seid Pukiti and Suppllu ot ill Iclndi lor
NURSERYMEN, FLORISTSud SEEDSMEN

sssTS poR x>axcs x.zs'r.

stock Gate, 10c. per •an&re Incb. Engraving by ftll
proceaset. Printing and Lltbograpblng. ^

Illustrated Catalogues a Specialty.

VREDENBURG & CO., - Rochester, N.Y.

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FIIUIT and ORNiMENTiL TREES,

Shrubs, Vines and Roses.

Write for price list or send your lists
ot wants for special prices.

W. i T. SMITH CO., Geneva, N. Y.

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Large Field-Grown Plants,

$7.UOperlOH; »65.0UperlC00.

Glemalis mam.

Large Kleld-Grown Plonts.

tl.W per IW; t65.t0 per 11 00.

HyDRlNGEA PilllGULliT& GRlNDIFLORi

in ... lo i-„i — - .100 JO

10 to 12 InchpB uv>

too

100

600
. 25 00

ion

140 OO

woo

'!5 00

13 CO 24
.2Hto3feet ."..' '

VIBURNUM PLICATUM

3-Iiioh [H)t pliiritH,...

Extni line iilHNtn. i to 8 tmi,',','"" _

Wo have 2() ,ii-.rv8 of Hardt iBmBe^ Vlxx7,

Chan a thousand varli'l [en.
Wrli e ue. We can save you money.

X OO
200 00

The October Purple Plum.

Luther Burbank's latest and best production. We are
the introducers and can furnish first-class stock at lowest
prices. We have 500 acres in nursery stock— shade trees,
fruit trees, ornamental trees, shrubs and small fruit plants, in
fact anything you can ask for. Catalogue, with colored plate
picture of October Purple Plum, free. Write to-day.
STEPHEN HOYT'S SONS CO., Box 40New Canaan, Conn.
Mention the Florists' Eichange wh«n wrlUnr.

rPRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL

I TREES

f FOR ORCHARD ANO GARDEN

ManUow th« yiortof Bl»shan«» wh«B wrttlur.

Small Fruits, Grapes, Shrubs, Climbing Plants,
Roses, Evergreens, Hardy Plants, Paeonies.
argest and choicest collections in America.

^ BEST NOVELTIES

Deecrlptlve IlhiBtrated Catalogue free.

ELLWANCER & BARRY,

MOUNT HOPE NURSERIES, Rochester, n' Y.
Fil(y>niuth Year.

, ^ _ _ _ Pin, Scarlet, Bed, White. -Willow
lO.UOO ••■"Ti'd. English and Tuikey, 4 to
' 10 feet.

100,000 Norway, Sugar, Sycamore and Silver Leaved, all sizes.

C italogues on application. Send estimate ot wants for prices.

THE WM. H. MOON CO., glenwooljiu^eh'es. Morrisville, Pa.

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F. & F. NURSERIES

Wholesale
Growers.

SPRINGFIELI,
NEW JERSEY.

TREES AND PLANTS In full aesortment. T'ade^Catalogn.

Mentlnn the Flnrls

Rxi'hJjngp when writing.

Qrape Vines

Descriptive and Price List free.
Currants. Ooodeberrles and other Small
Frutt Plants. Extraquallty. Warranted true.
T. S. HUBUARD CO., FKEDONIA, N. Y.

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CABBAGE PLANTS

Field-grown. 15 cts. per 100 $1.00 per
1000: if by mail add lOctH. per 100. Write
for prices on large lots for fall planting.

LCTXIlOe Boston Market, Tennis
CI ■ Wl^C Ball. Curled .Simpson,
G ran dRaplflH and other varieties, 15c. a 100,
?l per 1000; Itby mall add 10c. per 100.

DA Del CV Strong plants, 35 cts.
■-#«nObKI per 100; $1.50 alOOO,
?12.50perl0.000. Ifby mall add L'Oc. per loO.
Other Vegetable Plants in Season. Cash with order

R. VIKCENT, JR , S SON, Whits Marsh, Md

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hiupelofsis veitgbii

Extra fine stock, $50.00 per 1 000.

Large stock of other Vines.
I.01V Prices in Quantity.

Clematis Paniculata and Flammula.
Bignonia Radicans, Honeysuckles, Etc.

DAVID G. YATES & CO.,

Mount Airy Nurseries, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

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C4LIF0RNU PRIVET -''Xh^ed pTa'^t^

2 to2ya ft , $3.00 perlOO; $20.00 per $1000.
IV2 to 2 feet, $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000.
Light, 2 year, good plants, 15 to 24 inches,
$1.50 per 100: $16.00 per 1000

A large etock of Sleecli's Qnincet
4 to 5 feet, $5.00 per 100 ; 3 to 4 /eet. $3.00
per 100. A few Orangr^ and Rea*s
Mamtnotli Quinces, at eame prices.
This stock will please.

CHAS. BLACK, Hightstown, N. J.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

250.000 Miller Red Raspberry Plants

300.000 Early Harvest Blackberry Plants
150*000 Lucretia Dewberry Plants.

All Of the above at fS.OO per 1000.

I'JS.OOO Strawberry Plants, four best leading
sorts, at tS.UO per lOUO.

1^25,000 Peaeh, one year from the bud, and June
budded, In surplus.

20.000 Japan Plums, one year from Dud, also
Id surplus.

MILFORD NURSERIES, Milford, Delaware

AI.EX. PIII.I,EN, Proprietor.

Mention the FlorletB' Exchange when wrltlne.

FOR FORCING.

Otaksa, Red-Branched, Thos. Hogg.

Per 100 Per 1000

4-6 crowns, $10.00 $90,00

2-3 crowns. 7.00 60.00

These are magnificent strong plants and

unusually good value for the prices asked.

We promise satisfaction to the most critical.

Order now while they can be shipped without

danger of freezing.

Jaclson a Perkins Go., Newark, New York.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlnc

1074

The Florists' Exchange.

Bate. 10 cent* per line (8 woMb), eacb I^f nfoii.
Casb with order. ThU rate applies only to Bituation
wanted advertlBementa and when set solid, wltbout
dUplay. Display advertliementa $1.00 per Inch. When
letters are to be addressed la our care add 10 ctB. to
eover espenfle of lorwardlng.

■yOUNO man of Kood habits, with erperlencc In
■*■ plants and cut flnwers. desires poBltlon. Ad-
dress F. 8.. Klorlstfi' ExchanffB-

VOUNQ man. 28. wants altuiition as assistant in a
^ store; eood hand on making up and decorat-
IDK. F. Saiama. 8^7 (Jraliara ave., Brcolilyn. N. T.

SITUATION wanted by younp man. landed short
time ai/n In this country, age 25, 10 years' exneri-
ence; epeiiks German, F. M., Box 247, Tuckuhoe.
N. Y.

SITUATION wanted by German, 29. private or
commeroial; experienced in all branches; strictly
sober : references. F. Z., Mills Hotel, Bleeeker st..
New York.

SITUATION wanted by practical floris'. German.
28 years old. not afraid nC work; six years in
thii country: experienced In growln" cut flowers
and bedding plants. Address R. T.. Box 2l7,
Tuckahoe. N. Y,

SITUATION wanted by young florist. aee 25. single,
sober and steady. S years' experience in cul
flowers, winter flowering as well as sprlt'g bedding
plants; speaks German and English: gfnd refer-
ence. Address F. W.. care Florists' ExchantO-

SITUATION wtnted by a man wh" understands
his business, as foreman of a retail place ; eood
desiBn maker, plantsraan and cut flower grower:
25 years' expe-ience in commercial places; married;
age 3ii. G. Stanley, 1 Purrington place, Win-
chester. Mass.

STEADY situation wanted by German florist,
middle aged, sieady and sober. 17 years' experi-
ence in this country: roses, carnations, chrysan-
themums, eeneral stntk; beft of references: can
take charge. Louis Miller. Michell's Seed Store,
lOIH Market St.. Philadelphia, Pa.

SITUATION.

Wanted by a middle-aged German, single,
industriouB and strictly sober, as foreman on
commercial or private plflce; over 30 years' ex-
perience in all branches, flrst-clflfs grower of
roses, carnations and chrysanthemums, well
experienced in forcing bulbs, etc.; can furnish
best references as to ability and character.
Apply F. Y., care Florists* Exchange.

HELP WIHTED

Rate SI per inch. No adv. leas than 60o.

WANTED.

A good rose grower to take charge of a sec-
tion of rose houses; good reference required.
Address

P. O. BOX 230, Madison. N. J.

^V ANTED.

A prood vounp man at once for Erreenhmise
wnrk State wages. CHRIST. 'WIN-
TERICH, Defiance, O.

WANTEO.

Good florist to take charge of small commer-
cial place. Must understand growing roses.
Address, F. R.,care Florists' Exchange.

l^V ANTED.

At once, a single man who understands the
florist business, the growing of roses, carna-
nations, ferns, palms, etc., also can make up
designs if necessary ; must be honest, sober,
and willing to work ; no private gardener need
apply ; state reference ; wages $25.C0 to $35.00
per month and board.

K. v.. care Florists' Exchange.

'WANTED.

Good, all-round young man, by November
10, strictly temperate, for out and in doors;
must be willing to do anything that comes
along ; one who is quick at picking violets and
not afraid of long hours preferred. State full
particulars and wages per month with room
and board,

JP. 0. 15. Baldwins. L,. I.

W^ANTED.

Two experienced men -who are
rapid In potting: Roses and can
take care of same. Temperate.

THE ELIZABETH NDRSEBX CO.,

Elizabeth, N. J.

SALESMAN W^ ANTED.

A sober, enersretic younif man, of good
address, for permanent position as traveling
salesman for well-linown Eastern firm. Must
understand the plant and bulb lines. Give
reference, experience, etc. ; contidential.

J, ^V., care American Gardening,

136 Liberty St., New Yorlt.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrItlDS.

W^anted Seedsman.

A young man with general knowledge
of seed business who is willing to work
for moderate salary and show Ills ability
for advancement. Preference given to
one who has some experience In selling
to trade and truckers. If yon drink no
use applying, as thorough investigation
will be made; state references.

K. M., care Florists' Exchange.

MISCELLtllEIIOS WIHTS.

Bate »1 per Inch. No adv. less than 60c.

mr » IVTrm Extra strong 2-year-i)lrt
WAIVlliU Tea and H. T. field
or bencta grown Roses (no small
plants). State varieiies and price per 100 or 1(00.

THOS. KEMP, - ■ Galveston, Texas.
W^ ANTED TO RENT.

Florist's place, near Philadelpbii. Houses
must be in good condition.
i. F. GOW, 4803 Fairmount ave., Phlla., Pa.

BUSIIESS OPPORTUmTIES.

Rate SI per Inch. No adv. less than 60o.

criD CAI r At a bargain. 4 greenhouses (6500 ft.
run OnLC of 16x24 g]a88>, 1 acre or ground or
more; In gond order, stocked with roees, carnfttlone.
amllax; at New Rochelle, N.T., 3(1 mlnuteB from Grand
Central Station, N. T. ; fare by trolley, 8c.

F. 0.» care FlorlBts' Exchange.

Hr \ \IXPn A man with a few hundred doIlaTS.
V* J\i\ 1 tJlf totakearetall greeolmuse business
Id the Buburbs of New York. A bargain, ae present
owner has other buelnese. Call at once.
Also other good chances for men of email capital.

L. USSING, 53 W. 28th St., New York.

PARTNER WANTED.

Workiniar partner without encumbrance, on
Gommeroial place, with small capital, to co-
operate in business; good chance for right
man. Address

K. C. HULONCE, 1740 Main St.,

Jacksonville, Fla.

in

Chicago Florists' BowliiiK Club.—

The annual meetinK of tlieCbleago Bowl-
ins club occurred October 19. Ine
officers elected for the ensuing year are:
I'reeident, P. J. HauBwirth; vice-presi-
dent, Michael Barker; secretary, Alex.
Henderson. E. F. Winterson was ap-
pointed captain and John Degnan scorer.
The club starts the new year with a
balance in the treasury, and adetermina-
tion that they will have to be reckoned
with hereafter. To try their skill with
outside crack clubs of the city and on dif-
ferent alleys is now their ambition. The
trial on the 18th was with the Central
Park Club, when in three games the
florists bested their opponents by 64
points, as the following score will show ;

Central Park Club.

1 2 3

Eddy 191 150 190

Kech 1S3 167 137

Harbridge 172 m 142

Harland 16i 129 108

McLaughlin 179 175 130

Golden Glow. $2.00 per hundred.
Cash with all Orders.

Totals.

.867 795 707

Chicago Florists' Club.

1 2 3

Winterson 174 163 165

Degnan HI 163 166

Harsen 187 154 168

Henderson 144 148 173

Asmus 170 166 143

Totals 846 783 794

Ebb.

New York. — ThefoUowingscores were
made at the alleys Monday evening:

1

Traendly 166

SmaM 153

Burns 124

Lang 130

Withers 119

Siebrecht 107

Marshall 125

Schenck 109

Bose 123

Shaw 110

St. liouis.— Seven members rolled on
our new regulation alleys, October 23,
with scores as follows:

Large Clamps,

».5c. per doz., S.'S.OO per 100.

GRAFTED LILACS, CHARLES X.

All flnelv budded, fmm B 'ncJi pots,
$15.00 pel 100. ^ ^

Cash with order, pk-ase, not C. U. D.

SEt DLIFF NURSERY, Sea Cliff, L I., N.Y.

FD. BOHLON, Pkop.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrUlng.

Hydrangea Otaksa.

6 to 10 crowns, $10.00 per IK).

Deutzia Gracilis, fS perT.Tnd?ir •
Rudbecl(ia,

JOHN BEIMELS, - - Woodhaven, N. Y.

Mention the Florists' Eichange when writing.

CINERARIA

Hvbr. Max. Grandlfl., 2M In. pots, just right for a
move Into 3 In.. J2 00 per flO.

Chinese Primroses, strong. 2>« In., J2.00 per lOO.

Agerntiitn Princess Pauline, nice pot or
border plant, new. 2>t In.. »2(« per 100.

Rooted cuttings, Jl,25 per ICO; »10.00 per WOO,

GernniuinH. rooted cuttings, best standard varie-
ties, single and double, »1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000.

RICHARD INSALL.West Moorestown, N. J.

LOCK BOX 514.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

A FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT I

Kentln Belmoronna and For8tei-iaDa» 3 1q.,

and Kntniiin Borbonica. 4 in , 25c. eacb.
Chinese I'rimroHe, flnest fringed varletlea, 2 In..

$2.00; JH In., f3.00 per lai ; 3 In.. t4.00 per lOU.
ABparnciiH Spreiiceri and Pluniosus. 2 In.,

15 00 per lOii: 3 In., IKOO per 100.
ryclnmen <;is;anteutii. 3 In . $6; 4 In., $10 per 100.
Rex Beaoiiia. flnest mixed, 3 In., |4 00per lOO.
Neplirolepis Cordnia Comiincta, 214 In., Jl.OO

per 100. Cineraria. and AiiipelopNls Veltchil,

2 In., $2.00 per 100. Cash with order.
GEO. M. EMIWANS, Piewton, ?(. J
Mention the Florists' Eachange when writing.

2

3

4

98

133

141

16«

101

^■^«

169

162

157

IW

133

1.511

110

114

iia

H5

183

m)

117

157

155

169

iim

118

112

103

91

116

Reader, this U j'our column. Let ua know
what you are doing. It will keep your name
before your tellow-craltemeD and Interest
many.

New York.— F. H. Valentine, for many years
associate editor of the Rural New-Yorker, took
editorial charge of Poultry Monthly, this city,
on October 1.

Wllllmantic, Conn.— Edgar C. Morey has
gone to Providence, K. I., to take charge of
the Elmwood greenhouses there.

BIdgewood, N. J.— Secretary Stewart, of
the S. A. F., together with John I. Raynor. of
New York City, and Ed. Sceery, of Paterson,
visited John Bingham and Andrew V. D.
Snyder last week.

Kingston, N. T.— Julius V. Burgeviu has
been awarded the contract to completely re-
model the grounds at the country residence of
Louis Fleischmann, Delaware County.

North Albany, Ind.— Felix Vernia is very
ill of heart trouble, and his death is expected
daily.

Staatsbnrg, N. T. -The boiler in Mr. Fltz-
patrick'8 violet house exploded one day last
week.

1 2

C.Beyer 128 188

C. A.Kuehn 130 167

C.C.Sanders 171 169

F. J. Fillmore 89 128

Hartford, Conn.— Edward M. Eddy
will engage in the florists' business here.

Hartford, Conn.— Edward Pattison,
Slinsbury, lias purchased the florist es-
tablishnient at the Tunnel.

Farihoui.t, Min.n. — Clarine Bros, have
opened a flower store here in the Wells-
Fargo Express building.

Ansonia, Conn.— W.H.Urlggs has com-
menced In the florist liuslness here with
two houses devoted entirely to violets
and lily of the vtilley.

BOYEKBTOWN, I'A.— IC. Wifkersham &
Co., have opened a branch store here.

3 4

165 176

162 149

164 134

87 116

E. P.Schray 179 127 128 111

J. W. Kunz 152 147 154 116

JohnY'oung 146 91 139 148

Flatbush. N. Y. — The following scores
were made Thursday evening:

1 2

P.Riley 136 132

E. Dailledouze 163 163

L. Schmutz 212 165

C.Wcerner 99 125

PapaZeller 118 101

A. WelsiDg 62 83

H. Bailledouze 126 129

A. Zeller 117 122

P. Dailledouze 139 116

C. Wocker 101 128

S.S. Butterfleld 118 136

D. 1'. Mellis 144 171

West Hoboken, N. J.— The following
scores were mai3e Wednesday night,
October 2.5, by the North Hudson
Florists' Bowling Club:

John Birnie 106

Chas. DietJ 136

H. C. Steinhoft 121

Qrundman 95

H. Baumann 104

Wlttmann 147

Chas. Wache 118

M. Hansen 101

P.Fischer 107

Chas. Menne 127

T. Fiesser 90

L. Hansen 101

Wm. Hillebrecht: 116

Polly Ros

Chrysanthemum, the bf st

e early white that can be
bad. Stock plants, $1.50
per doz.; $10 00 per 100.

J. H. FiBSSBr,*'IMZo"" West Hoboken, H.J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlac

CHRYSANTHEMUM STOCK PUNTS!

Bcwt, Earliest Varieties.
MARION HENDERSON, yellow )
MERRY MONARiH, while ( {,. a|> _,, H/.,..

GLORY OF PACIFIC, pink fSt.uu Deruozeii

MRS. H. ROBINSON, white )

LADY FITZYGRAM. white, $2.00 per ilozen.

CASH WITH ORDKK.

H. C. HANSEN, Ramseys, N.J.

Mention thp Flnrlsfa' TCxfhnnr**

phor> Tw-rttlTi

stock Plants,'Mums

Ready Now.

Gastellier.BerKrmann, c*» P««u
Pacific. Merrymonarcli OC. tECll
aiid vellow Monarch,

Cash with Order.

2

3

4

112

134

117

162

159

111

121)

137

138

1111

172

115

135

133

95

141

178

l.W

96

153

119

131

122

m

1113

120

115

112

146

99

lllll

101

10«

131

122

86

175

128

139

The only advertising that is successful
is that which is continuous and persist-
ent. You wouldn't expect to drive a
nail through a 2-ineh plank with one
blow ol the hammer. You can't expect
to get a man's trade with one piece of
advertising. With a series of pieces of
good advertising you can get trade if
you deserve it. Yovi can't get every
man's trade, no matter how much you
deserve it, or how liard you work for it,
but you can get a fair proportion of it. —
C. Austin Bates, in Printers' Ink.

A, A. WMITBRED,

ALTOONA, PA.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS!

Fine bushy plants, in bud pnd bloom, of
leading variotiep. 6 in. pots, $30.00 per ICO;
6 in. pots. $20.00 per 100.

CUT BLOOMS, $5.00, $6.00, $8 00 and
$10.00 per lOO.

EVENDEN BROS., Williamsport, Pa.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when wrltlna

CHRYSANTHEMUMS fl°^!^s.

Wide awake florists please note date upon
which LAST blooms were cut from the follow-
ing varieties; after which, to be honest to your-
self you. should invest in same.

HI. de .tlontinortt Oct. h. per doz. $1.30

Willow HroOM, large fine

widte " 10, " .-t.OO

Harry A.Parr.flneyellow " 14, " .'t.OO

Glory III the Paciflc " 14, " 1.00

]>ncly llarrielt, fine pink " 14, " :t.00

«ieo.S. Kalb " 13, " 1..»0

BericmnnD " IH, " 1.00

Wbilldin " 18, " 1..^0

October Sunshine, large

One yellow " 18, " :l.00

i>I. Henderson, deep yellow" 18. *' I. .10

At this date, Oct. 18th, Ivory is just ready lO
cut; above ore all earlier than Ivory.

isoo eacb Hector aud Evellual
Carnation Plants left, fine plants, ?tJ.Ufl
per 100: $.50.|iU per lOmi; 2tK10 for $90.00.

H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Ml

Mention the Florists* Elxchange when wrltlnfl

1

October 28, 1899.

Xhp IPl-orisxs' Exchange.

1075

Boston.

Market News.

Outside of chrysnnthemums very
little of the Btocli is up to the standard
of quality expected at this season. ,\
larger variety of the Autumn Queen is to
be had every day. In white. Ivory is
very plentiful; Mrs. Henry Itabin^on is
now in also. Pink Ivory is becoming
plentiful, and with Glory of the Pacific
and a few V'iviand-Morelj make up a sur-
plus in pink kinds. Bonnaffon has been
brought in in small (juantities, and of
good quality this week; it sells well.
Marion Hemlerson, Yellow (iueen and
Gold Lode are the most jilentifiil varieties
in yellow. Prices on clirvsanthemums
range from $i to$(; a Kio.a (ew making
$8. f'hoice, fancy stock realizes a better
price, but is in limited supply. The red
kinds are still scarce and bring good
tigures.

Carnations continue very plentilul.and
though there is a fair demand, quantities
are sold at very low prices. Si-ott, white
and red, are in over-stock, but Daybreak
and variegated sorts are not quite so
plentiful.

Beaut.v are coming in of very fine
quality, but are in excess of the demand,
selling at from $2 to $4 forshort grades;
$H to $16 for medium; the long stemmed
ones going at from the latter price to
$2.5 per 100. Kaiserin and Carnot are
to be had of excellent quality ; but the
cheaper grades are more plentiful.

In violets little or no improvement is
noted in the quality, though there are
some to be had of good size and color.
Really fine flowers fetch 75c. and $1 per
100; poorer ones making 3.~ic. and .50c.
Mignonette is plentiful at $1 to $S, and
valley at $2 to $4. Cosmos is again be-
coming abundant from indoors.

Invitations are out for the (■njovalil<'
treat of inspecting the chrysantliVriiiinis
in bloom at the Waban Conservatoiics
of Edmund .M. Wood, at Natick. Thurs-
day, November 2, is the day selected.

E. N. Peirce & Sons, of Waverley, mar-
keted 130 dozen chrysanthemums on
Wednesda.y.

.\ntoine I.euthy, of Roslindale, started
for New York and Philadelphia; Tuesday
evening, in ([ue-tt of plants to replenish
his depleted stock of palms.
Exhibition.

Three very fine new orchids were
shown at Horticultural Hall on Satur-
day, besides a few flowers, fruitH and
vegetables. R. .M. Grey, orchid grower
forOakes Ames. E.-q., of North Easton,
exhibited Cattleya .Mantini var. nobilior
(C. Bowringiana X C. Dowiana), and re-
ceived for it a silver medal. His cypripe-
dium Smithil var. Lucie (C. Lawrence-
anum X C.ciliolare), received a first-class
certificate of merit, c, insignc var. Laura
Kimball was not so fortunate. It Is,
however, a very good variety, of a pah-
yellow shade. Mrs. E. M. Gill showed
a few seasonable flowers— chrysanthe-
mums, carnations, etc.

Messrs. Grey & Co. received a certificate
of merit for A. W. Crockford's introduc-
tion, Columbia cucumber.

F. J. N.

Montreal.

Trade Notes,

The splendid weather prevailing
during the past two weeks has been a
cause of gratification among tliegrowers,
as it has had the effect of increasing the
suppl.v to reasonable proportions and
has hurried along the chrysanthemums,
which are now to be seen in quantity
and of very good quality. At present
the favorite is Glory of the Pacific, a
splendid flower, with Bergmann second.
For any variety the demand cannot be
said to be more than fair, but hopes are
entertained for a better call when the
season is fully opened. Carnations are
still in under-supply,and areuot of extra
quality. The same can be said of the
quality of roses, but there are sufficient
to meet all demands forthis staple. Vio-
lets are still scarce, but in small requisi-
tion, so the scarcity is little noticed. A
tine lot of coldstcirage .Taiiane.sc hmgiflo-
rums at Itennctt's nrc in trocici liciiiaud,
and are proving a most valuable addi-
tion to the very small variety of white
flowers for funeral purposes.

Retail prices for the week are: Beauty,
30c. to .50c. each, for good flowers; tea
roses, 7.5c. to $1.50 per dozen, according
to quality: carnations, 30e. to 50c. per
dozen; .lubilee, OOc; violets, 50e. per
bunch; longiflonims, 2.5c. per flower.
News Notes.

Importation of azaleas, palms and
rubbers from Holland are causing a heap
of trouble. A committee of local men
were called to inspect, on arrival, a dozen

consignments that had been left by the
steamship companies for three weeks
on the wharf at Antwerp. The stock
was practically worthless. Other arri-
vals of azaleas for local parties are in very
poor condition; many leaves have fallen
off and the plants them.selves are much
below the average in size and shape.
Palms arriving (rom over the border and
from Great Britain arfffai fine condition.

The Show.

The leading exhibitors are keeping
very quiet ju.st now and seem little in-
clined to welcome visitors; but from the
collection seen the struggle for the
Strathcona challenge vase will be verv
severe. From present indications it is
not thought that the fact of no cash
]irize.s being given will make anv differ-
ence in the number of exhibitors, "and the
result of the experiment in nuikii)'; the
show a private one and admittiug visit-
ors by invitation only, paying expenses
from the associate membership rei-cipts,
or from donations, is awaited with in-
terest. The show will be held in the
.Natural History Hall, on November 8
and y.

Club News.

The first contest in the series of
euchre competitions came off on Jlonday
night; the attendance was very good,
(jeorge Trussell was the winner. B.

Toronto.

.\utuinii Oueeii Now Holds Sway.

During the past week chrvsanthe-
inums came in lively, and on Thanksgiv-
ing Day, Thursday, they were quite plen-
tiful. Bergmann was the variety most
in evidence; but there were also G'lory of
the Pacific, Whilldin and Lager; most
of the flowers were sold. On .Saturday
last the majority of Bergmann were
cleared up, some of the smaller ones
being sold very cheap. On October 2:!
some nice pink and white Ivory were
offered, but the better varieties are by no
means plentiful as yet. Violets are both
good and abundant. Harry Dale, of
Brampton, is sending in some verv fine
Farquhar, and most of ourlocal growers
have good California and Marie Louise.

The weather has been fine and warm
lately, and many of our growers are
picking good violets from outside; these
generally are highly scented and of flue
color. Business has been good, and with
plenty of stock in sight. There is every
lirospect for a good season this Wintei-.
The window displays are generally very
good, and must help sales along, 'in go-
ing around one is impressed by the fact
that those who put up the bes't window-
displays are the ones that get the best
prices for their stock.

The demand for plants is improving
and really good palms and ferns are
bringing fair prices.

The chrysanthemum show is to be held
from .November 15 to 18, and is likely
to be quite as good as anything we have
ever had. The show of orchids will be
especially fine this time, and the d.isses
for general decorative plants w ill alsn he
well filled. The secretary's adrlress is li.
Robertson, Reservoir Park, Toronto.

T. M.

Ottawa.

During tin- last week we have been hav
ing grand weather— bright and suunv
days, and 40 to 50 degrees at night. AH
crops are Iciokiiig gncid. espi-cially i-nsi-s
and carnations. \i(i]cts nre iruprciviiin,
and I'.ergaiaiiii jniil Glory of ||ii. I'jaitii-
chiys.intlii-Miums will be in tliis week.
Roses .lie ]jli'iitiful and of good cpiality.
Carnations kept in the house all Summer
ate giving somegood flowers: among the
new ones, Crane is good. EveUna is a
pleasant surprise, being fine, healthy
plants and yielding a lai-ge suppl.v of Hn'e
flowers. Glacier promises well. No rust
is observed on any uji to date.

Ilusinrss is fairly good. Football is at
hanilcalling fcirclirysaiithemums. Thurs-
day is Thanksgiving Day; it is altogether
too early, both for chrysanthemums and
turkeys.

Curiosity is on edge now to see the first
edition of our Canadian trade paper.

We have had a regular boom in ferns
and fern plants this Fall, the demand be-
ing away ahead of former years. K.

An Auctioneer's Joke.

"Trade," said the auctioneer, as he
hung his crimson banner on the outer
wall, " always follows the fiag."— Cincin-
nati (Ohio) P^nquirer.

SPECIAL SALE OF PRIMROSES cTs-li.

1000 3 inch Chinese Primrnses, first strain
extra plants, ready to put in 4 incli pots,
and ready to bloom: will close out lor
want of room, at »3.0O per hundred

SPEAK QUICK.

Rooted Cuttings of Fisher Carnations,

for summer blooming, $7.60 per 10.0.

CEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J.

Mention the FlorlBtj' Exchange wlien wrlttne.

COLEUS

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

Only the best bedding varieties,
SI. 00 per 100.

C. OTTO SCHWiBE, Fionst, Jenkintown, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange wh«n wrltlnK.
5000 FINE, STRONG

PANSY PLANTS

Tlie finest strain in the market.

$2 50 per 1000: $10.00 per 5000; $20.00 per 10.000.

^ 0 order for less than lUOO taken. Sample free.

Cash, Please.

A. WENISCH, Williamsbridge, N. Y.

NEWELL AVENUE.
M<*ntlfin th^ FlorlwU' Eichange when writing

PMNSIES

strong, for Winter-blooming, $1.00 per 100.

CALIFORNIA VIOLETS hm per loo.

Cash with order, i>lease.

L. HOEBEL, Fort Lee, N.J.

Mention the Florlata' Eichange when writlnit.

PANSIES

LARGE FI.OWEIMNC; .STRAIN.

40clB. per 100 j Sa-.'SO per 1000.
HARRY nAI<\IF(( Snowliall and Longtellow
nnnui UHIOICO SOc. per lOO ; t3 oo Jenooo.
HOLLYHORKS CnATERS, wblto, pmu. red,
nui.l.inubl\0 biusi,, yellcw. Aug. I8t Jown
ll.CO per It*; r?,iKl |,,T 1(100.

BYER BROS., Chambersburg, Pa.

Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing.

VAUTIER'S

MAMMOTH PANSY.

New crop seed now read.v. This Is the
largest and finest Pansy ever offered. We
have testlmonialH from tloristsfrora all parts
of the U. S. praiHing itw Hize and merits.
Trade packet. $1 00; oz., ¥4.00.

H. G. FiUST S CO., ^UnIV": PHILA., Pi.

Mfintlon the Florlat*' BTchanr** whf-n wrltlna',

ZIBNGIEeEL GIIIIT PINSIES

Seed in trade packngeB, $1.00 or $6.00 per oz.

PLANTS of the above strains at the same
price as the common strains, $.5.00 per 1000.
Also larj^e transplanted plants for winter
bloom, $3.00 per KM.

DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, Needham, Mass.

Mention the Florl>t«' BichAnge when writing.

P A N ^1 P ^ PlantsofthefamoueDia-

r /ti^OILOmood Strain of large-
flowered Panics. Best for florists' use ; ereat-
eet varieiy of rich and rare colors, over 50 dis-
tinct sorts an'I an endless variety of shadep and
markiDffS. Fine tield-f<rown plants with an
abundance cf roots, all color, mixed ; nisill 6Jc.
per ion: express. $4 Oil per 1000. Cash «ith order.

Pansies a Specialty for 25 years. Hundreds of
tedtimonials from all parts of the county like
the following: "I have made a specialty of
Pansit 8. procuring the best strainsobtuinable.
Although I find choice flowers in otherstrains.
youts last year were a revelation to me, for I
did not know such colors existed in the
flower. "—Jordan M. Fowler, Petrolia, Out.
SEED of this strain, $1. no per J'i;oz.;$i50peroz.

L. W. GOODELL, Pansy Park, Dwight, Mass.

Mention the Florlata' Eioha.nge when writlnr

DOUBLE PETUNIAS

A Gvnnd Collection of over
75 Named Varieties.

3 Inch pots, J6.00 per 100 ; 2 loch pots, f 3,00 per 100.

Rooted Ciittint£H, by rnall, f 1,^5 per 100.
"I paw the Moom on Mr. Hngbes' Petanlas,
both double and Bln^'le, and they are very Bne.

■' IIbnrt F. MicaaLL."
FucliHins, 20 vailetleB, R. C, $1.25 per 100.
Strobilnnthen Dyeriniius, R C, $1 25 per 100.
Heliotrope, rooted cuttings, 15 vara., |1 CO per 100.
Ivy (■eraniuiiis, " 12 " fl.SOperlOO

Canli ^vith order, please.

GEORGE J. HUGHES, Berlin, N. J.

Mention the Florists* Exchange when wrltlngr.

jjiiiiiiiiiiiniii^llimmimiiimi miimi iiiimnn

WS PPES

The best Is what yon want; common panalo
are dear at any price".

Tile ■•tK'Ht llorl8t8""ln the country are my
customera; tbuy will tell you there are no
other panBle» (|iiltc so Eood n« mine.

Iry thcin and you will say the Bame when
they eome Into bloom.

PLANTS NOW AND UNTIL MARCH.

Free hy mail at 75 cts. per 100;

250 for »1.50j 600 for »2 60.

By eiprees, S4.00 per 1000.

ALBERT 'M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa.

Mention th« KIorlBtB

niiiiifinir

PANSIES

Reek's Giant Strain.

StroDg plants, 35 cts. per 100; 13.50 per 1000.

ALLEN'S DEFIANCE MIGNONETTE SEED

From selected Bplkea, fl.OO per 'f oz.
Cash with order from unknown parties.

iOHN RECK, Bridgeport, Conn.

Mention the FlorlstH* Exchange when writing.

PANSIES WORTH RAISING

We have a uew lot of good PLANTS
ready. Price, $4.00 per 1000. Also

1000 Daybreak Carnations,

ill fi(>Id, FINE STOCK, $3.00 per 100.

jrS- CVSH WITH OKDEK.'SiS^

C. SOLTAU & CO., Jersey City, N. J.

199 GRANT AVENUE.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

PANSY PLANIS-i

Schinldt*s (Erfurt)
International Mixture
Shoiv Varie-
J.

Largest flowering, unsurpapBed quality. I have

plenty of teetlmoi lals like this one:

" We are very well pleased with the 1500 Pansy plants
we received from you ; we find them to be short, bushy
plants, the ilowere are very flue ana large If yon al-
ways maintain the same strain no doubt you will find
a ready market for your plants. .Tul. KokulerA Sons,
Cedar mil Nurseries, Franbfora, Pa."

To more thorouphly Introduce this fine strain of
Paasles I offer, for a short ilnie only, fine. large, stocky
plants, at 50 cts. per 100. by mall ; fa 00 per lOOO. Plania
In bud and bloom. $4.50 per lOUO, 5i0 at ICOO rate.

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.

GUSTAV PITZONKA, Bristol, Pa.,

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

SCHMIDT'S PANSIES

HAVE NO CQVAK..

Comprising the cream of all the Leading Strains.
I grow my own seed and know just what 1 am selling.

(►lie million Plants, ready now: fine, ntocky
plauta. to cts. per 100 ; |3.00 per lOOO ; 10.000 for $25.00.

Blooming plants, large, transplanted, |1.0C a 100.

r\AI^|p^ fBelllB), strong plants of the
L' ' » ■ v3 1 ■— f O largest double varieties, Long-
fellow and Snowball, 50 cents per 100 ; $3.00 per lOOO.

J.C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

PANSIES

Roemer's Superb Prize Pansies.

This improved strain all the leading novelties
Included: strong bushy plants ready now;
60 cts. per lUO, by mail ; $2.00 per 600, by ex-
press ; $4.00 per 1000 ; $7.00 per 2000 ; $10.00 per
3000 ; $16.00 per 5000.

Large Plants, transplanted, in bud and
bloom, isi.oo per 100. Cash with order

PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa.

Grower of extra One Pansies.
Mention the Florlgta' BTobanir« wh»o wrltlng.

Large Flowering. 300,000 Superb Colors.

The Jennings Strain. They are all that can
be desired in Paosies, so far as quality (roes,
and are always satiBfactory to the buyer who
wants the beet. Extra fine stocky plants,
ready to bloom, $5 per 1000, exi^rees. Medium
size, for cold frames. 60c. per 100 by mail; $4
perlOOO; 5000, $17 by express. White and
Blue, in separate colors, same price.

SKED of above strain. $1 per pkt : $5 per oz.
CASH WITH ORDEE.

E. B. JENIIINGS.ni4^" Southport, Godh.

Grower of Thk Finest Panbieb.
Mention the Florlsta' Exchanr« when wrltlnK

1076

Thb Florists' Exchttnge.

^rrc5pof/def?ce

Jtisertion %i<tll be given in this column to
all lommunications free from animus, bid
the opinions expressed ao not fiecessarily
reflect our o7an,

"Commercial Violet Culture."

Editor Florists' Exi-hangf.

Through inadvertence I gave credit to
Mr. George Raltford, who is a violet
grower at Khineliccls, New York, for the
preparation of tlie record of a season's
temperatures in violet houses which ap-
pears on pages 184-139 of my boolc on
violet culture, and credit is, of course,
given to the same party in the review of
the booli which was published in your
issue of October 14. The record was pre-
pared by Mr. Wm. G. Saltford, of Pough-
lieepsie, New Yorli, who is also a violet
grower. Mr. Saltford kindly did the
work at an expenditure of much time and
labor, and I shall be obliged if you will
correct the error in the columns of your
next issue. B. T. Galloway.

Hardiness of Victoria Regia.

Editor Florists^ Exchange.

On page 1032, Florists' ExrHANGE,
October 14, Mr. Oliver refers to the evo-
lution of the Victoria regia and the Eury-
ale ferox. While I fully believe that the
cultivation of these aquatic plants are
better understood than they were 10 or
1 '1 years ago, I do not believe that there
is any change in the plants themselves.
The Enryale ferox may be a ucmc nlative
of the Victoria, and by this assiimptinn
was treated to a tropical temperature
same as the Victoria; but it is a native
of Japan and requires no such tropical
temperature, and the condition of the
Eastern States is just to its liking. It is
virtually quite at home here in New
Jersey, where it is grown as a hard.y
annual, and it can be grown in any state
similar to this.

As to the Victoria regia becoming used
to the climate of the Eastern States, not
a bit of it; nor yet to the Western States.
I find not a bit of difference in the plant
nor yet in the climate. It cannot be
grown successfully here without artificial
heat no more than it can in Washington,
Chicago or St. Louis. It has never b<ien
my experience to know of a single seed of
Victoria regia to germinate in the open
pond without artificial heat. The facts
related by Mr. Oliver do not apply to
Victoria regia, and I doubt if tliey ever
will; they apply only to Victoria Trickeri,
and go to prove what I have long claimed
for this variety. I am also supported,
both in theor.y and practice, by the ven-
erable aquaticulturalist, James Gurney,
of Tower Grove Park, St. Louis. Note
his experience of the past two seasons.
He says: " I am pleased to congratulate
you on having been the introducer of the
Victoria Trickeri. There are uTjihinlitiilly
hundreds of the lovers of water g.u-den
decoration who would gladly be jios-
sessorsof the noble water lily of the Ama-
zon (Victoria regia), but cannot on
account of the high temperature at which
the water has to be kept in the early
jtart of the season to insure the noble
growth of wliich this grand plant is
capable. But the introduction of your
Victoria Trickeri, judging from the suc-
cess I have had with it the past two sea-
ons, has rendered it possible for anyone
to possess a plant only next in size and
beauty, both in leaf and flower, to that
of the Victoria regia. The 10 plants
wliich I grew the past season were plant-
ed crat about the first week in June, and
although without any artificial heat at
once commenced a vigorous growth, and
in a remarkably short time made leaves
4 ft. 0 in. to 5 ft. 6 in. in diameter (not
counting the upturned rim). It is a very
free bloomer and possesses all the fra-
grance of the \'ictoria regia."

Last year the noble Victoria was a
grand success in an unheated pond at
Hartford, Conn.

Tropical nymphseas have grown out-
of-doors in the Eastern and Western
States for nearl.v 20 years, and we have
yet to hear of one of them emerging as a
hardy variety. No! Uarwinianism is not
applicable to tropical water lilies no
more than it is to colens, alternauthera
or other tender plants.

Wm. Tiui'KEit.

Chrysanthemum Society's Cup.

Editor Florists' Exchange.

Those of us who have been waiting and
wonderiug what the Chry.santhemum
Society of America "was going to do this
Fall, outside of the regular certification
of approved seedlings and sports, are in
doubt no longer: for belated though it
comes we have the announcement regard-
ing the iiroposed disposition of the socie-
ty's cup, and it is to go to the seedling
that scores the highest avenigc afrer
having been hubuiitted to not less than
three committees. It is not so very long
ago that we were discussing just how
much importance shouhl be attached to
certification. I think the consensus of
opinion was against accepting the certifi-
cate, as granted at present, as an abso-
lute criterion: but if on the top of the
certificate a silver cup is to be awarded
the favored variety securiug the award
at once acquires a prestige that may
prove out of all proportion to its actual
merit.

Looking to the future (a distant future),
I see ])ossiliilitics (li an interesting class
of silver cup varieties at c!ir,Asanthei]Uim
shows, but how long shall we have to
wait, seeing how rapidl.v some of those,
pointed high before committees, pass to
oblivion and are known no more, except
for their place upon the record roll.
Perhaps the cup has been offered to en-
courage home-raising of seedlings, but
a reference to each .Spring list of chrys-
anthemum novelties does not disclose a
necessity for si:)ecially fostering this
work. On one fioint at least tln-re should
beauunanimity of opinion among chrys-
anthemum growers. The object original-
ly sought when the cup was first offered
has failed of accomplishment. Nor does
it appear particularly desirable to have
good chrysanthemums much, if any,
earlier than we now have them. Instead
of giving a substantial prize to an un-
known and a most uncertain entity, I
would say let the cup be offerecl forthe
same number of varieties and blooms as
before; competition for the same to be
at the reg-ular chrysanthemum shows in
one of the leading cities each year. There
would assuredly be no lack of competi-
tion and the winner would appreciate
the award far above its intrinsic value.

Meanwhile, for this year, it would ap-
pear as though a consolation prize was
due, for I see Ijy one of your contempora-
ries that disappointment is otlierwisc in-
evital>le for one grower who has alieady
announced that his " slow town" prod-
uct was likely to cause some hustling in
other quarters while he is doubtless
looking for something more than the
empt.vhonorof again securing the award
through being the only competitor.

A. Hereington.

The Help Problem.

Editor Florists' Exchoni^c.

At page 1030 of your paper you quote
from Mr. Bain's address before" the Cana-
dian Horticultural Association some re-
marks made by him on this very impor-
tant feature of our busiuess, and as tlie
help question is and always has been a
knotty problem with myself, as well as
many others in the business, I venture
tlie following remarks:

To begin with, the suggestion in refer-
ence to boys in the above article is all
right, as far as it goes, but how many
boys, no matter how careful you train
and how well you treat them, can be lu-
duced to give that steady, constant and
persistent application to their work nec-
essary to make them thoroughly efficient
workmen, tliereb}' earning their wages
and also maliing tlieir work pay a mar-
gin of profit to tlie employer? Only a
small percentageof the number tried will
do so. Tlie reasons for this are man.v,
but two or three will probably explain
the whole.

In the first place, the hours of daily
labor necessary in a florist's business are
somewhat longer than in many otlier
callings; then there is Sunday work
which mustbeattended to, also, while in
trades of nearly every class the artisan
has to do no Sunday work whatever. ,So
the bright, observing boy soon sees that
his companions, who are learning the
plumber, carpenter, mason, or any other
trade, have to work fewer hours during
the week, and on Sundays none at all,
while those in the florist business have
longer hours and some .Sunday labor,
even if it should be only one inthree or
four Sundays. This he considers a great
hardshiji and soon tires of our business.

Secondly, the wage that florists can
afford to pay in the present state of our
busiuess is not as good as the boy thinks
he can get in many other callings. No

matter how you may explain to him
that steady employment week in and
week out the year round at a moderate
wage will net him more per annum than
the mechanic who has to lose all time for
bad weather, etc., you will hardly ever
convince him of the fact. Hence he seeks
other emplovment more to his taste.

And, thirdly, those who do stay long
enough to get some knowledge of the
business, at a very early stage begin to
think they can make more money in
some other fellow's place, and so m.ake
the change. The naturally restless, in-
dependent spirit of most boys and young
men of the whole country is accountable
for this feature, and I know of no means
to change it. But that there are many
exceptionstothisrulethereis no denying.

The only remedy that I haveever found
of an.v practical use is to treat those em-
plo.ved as liberal as possible, consistent
with the state of our business, and
always try to encourage the ones that
show a disposition to take the most in-
terest in their work, whether it be boy
or man. If there are any who do not
want to take any interest (unless they
do, they are worthless) in their work, let
them go as soon as possible and try
others. Thus the good ones will see that
they are appreciated, and this will be
emphasized b.v letting the poor ones go.
This I have found the most satisfactory
way of dealing with the help question.

There are other features, of course; but
the above are the main ones, and will
help to overcome some of the difliculties
of the florist employer and employed.
John N. May.

Editor Florists' Exchange.

It is easy to agree with Mr. Bain in his
statement that "we want better help,"
though possibly not quite so easy to
agree upon the Iiest method of obtaining
such help. The conditions existing here
are very different to those found on the
continent of Europe, our Ijoys and vonng
men being liroughtn]) to look forward to
the time when they may embark on the
sea of commerce for their own iienefit. as
pointed out in theeditorial on page 1030
of the Exchange, ratherthau to continue
working indefluitely for one employer.
This cannot be considered an unreasona-
ble point of view for our young men to
take, and it consequently seems necessary
that betlerinducements should be offered
for really skilled labor such as we desire
to use in our business.

Is it a reasonable thing to expect that
a man who has devoted, say 10 to 1.5 of
the most impressionalile years of his life
in our business, should continue working
indefinitely for the magnificent sum of
•120 per month and board?

Of course, it is admitted that there are,
unfortunately, many men so emploved
that are not worth any more, but when
we secure a bright, active and houest
man. his work should receive proper rec-
ognition. And it appears to the writer
that a little niori' system in tlir .iriange-
nient of work, a little niore regularity in
working hours, some patiencelu imjiart-
ing information to the imiuiring young-
ster, an occasional raise in wages as the
service rendered warrants it, and last,
but not least, a proper regularity in the
payment of wages, would add greatlv to
the encouragement of our young men
and increase their interest in their work,
thus tending toward a gradual improve-
ment to those so employed.

"W. H. Taplin.

Editor Florists' Exchange.

The diflSculty in regard to labor in the
United States is not peculiar to the
florist, but is general in this country.
The American-born man gcner.ilh- con-
siders himself too good for luaiiiial' labor
and prefers clerical work —even at a much
less price. w. N. Runp.

[Other communications on this .subject
are held over till a future issue.]

The Decline of Novelty-Buying:

Among Private Gardeners.

Editor Florists' Exchange.

The article under the above heading
on page 1030 of the Florists' ExchangrI
IS of more than passing interest to both
the gardener and commercial florist.
That the practice of buying and growing
new and rare plants has declined, and in
many large establishments either actu-
ally ceased or never commenced, is an
undoubted fact, and one that is much to
be deplored. The sameness and monot-
ony of the interior of most of the green-
iKiuses one visits year after year is
almost painful, and will, I fear, eventually

bring about a condition of apathy for
greenhouse plants among the owners ot
private greenhouses.

I am of the opinion that most private
gardeners have it within their power to
introduce novelties, and new and useful
plants and flowers, to their greenhouses;
and believe that by so doing they would
awaken or create a greater interest by
their employers in that branch of garden-
ing that is carried on under glass. The
gardener who leaves the beaten track ot
growing only the essential flowers — roses,
carnations a'nd violets — justas his neigh-
lior does, and strikes out upon a path of
liis own, will, if his purpose is faithfully
and intelligently carried out, be certain
of success; and will put the stamp of his
own individuality upon the establish-
ment of which he has charge. He will
advance his own interests and also those
of the fraternity at large.

Much could be done by the commercial
florists to help re-establish the old-time
custom of growing fine collections of
plants in private garden establishments.
I think no opportunity should be allowed
to pass without an effort being made to
present well grown novelties or rare
plants before the ow ners of private gar-
dens. The flower shows form an excel-
lent medium for such exhibits. Acalypha
Sanderi is an instance of a much exhib-
ited plant taking the fancy of private
gardeners and their employers, and being
readily bought. Employers, especially
ladies, readily recognize an uncommon
or useful plant, and are likely to be buyers
if they see the plant; but catalogues are
seldom examined by these people, for the
names eonve.v to them no idea of what
the plant is like.

A short time ago, while exhibiting
some streptocarpus hybrids, of the achi-
meuiT^flora type, a gardener remarked
that tliej' would not do for hisestablish-
ment, for his employers required flowers
b.v the armful. But could the lady that
owned the greenhouses of which this
gardener had charge have seen the strep- ^
tocarpus, I am inclined to think she
would havecalled them sweet. If present-
ed in a .'j-inch pot for a small vase plant
this subject would be much admired.

November is not a good month to ex-
hibit rare plants. August and Septem-
ber shows are now seldom held, and
Spring shows are nearly as rare. Per-
haps, since Autumn exhibitions have
proved so often to be financial failures.
Spring shows might be tried; this would
introduce a class of plants to the general
public that are seldom seen, either in
florists' windows or at Autumn shows —
such plants as ixoras,eucharis, fancy cala-
diums, greeuhouse rhododendrons, and
scores of good, useful and attractive sub-
jects that used to, and do yet in many
establishments, adorn the' stove and
greenhouse benches. They are, I am
aware, often only poorly grown; but an
exhibit might be an incentive to paying
greater attention to the culture of these
plant gems, and if so presented to the
owner would, I am sure, not fail to inter-
est and please. A scrub of an ixora, with
small leaves and a few small fiowers, or
a few leaves of eucharis sticking out of
a 12-iucli pot, will never interest an em-
ployer. That dirty corner of the green-
house called the ''orchid corner" interests
slightly when there is a flower open.
But when the plants flourish under the
care of one who loves them the interest
is increased; additions are continually
being made, until eventually an orchid
house raises its head.

I am of the opinion that it is the gar-
dener's duty to endeavor to interest his
employer in new and choice plants, and
it is the duty of the florist to present
what he has to sell before his prospective
customers at the flower shows: that is,
if he wants to sell. I believe the trade
growers in England are more ready to
exhibit their novelties at country shows
than are the American growers. Certain
it is that as secretary of a large exhibi-
tion I have written many trade florists
to make exhibits of new or rare plants,
but have met with poor success. Most of
the gentlemen appear to be too busy to
attend to it. W. G. Gomersall.

Editor Florists' Exchange.

Referring to the article on page 1030 of
last week's issue of your paper, I'm
afraid the causes are many and varied,
and the remedy hard to fiiid. In the first
place, that erratic maiden, " Dame
Fashion," with her ever fleeting, ever
changing whims and fancies, has to be
catered to by the private gardener in like
manner as the florist finds his demands.
Enter the majorit.y of private places to-
day ; you find that invincible trio — roses,
carnations, and violets — in abundance;
also strings of smilax and asparagus ; in I

October 2S, 1899.

Thb Florists* Exchkmge.

1077

fact, were it not for the grapery, and per-
haps a few pot-grown ehrysanthenmras,
you would know no difference from a
commercial place. The demand for cut
flowere in private places, during the Win-
ter months espeeiall.v, is hard to supplj* ;
In fact Madam never gets enough out of
her greenhouse. She just visited a cer-
tain florists (who makes a specialty of
carnations), and "Oh, what lovely carna-
tion ! Why don't you grow mesome like
Mrs. So-and-so's?" " Well," pleads the
poor gardener, " I've got so many differ-
ent things in my house. I've got to run
my house in a middle course to suit all
subjects." " But I must have roses, car-
nations, and violets as good as Mrs. So-
and-so next door, and as many of them.
These other things! wh.v, I cannot nee
them for the table in my house in Fifth
avenue; throw them out; no one sees
them here, and. anyhow, they are not
fashionable just now."

This is a very common state of matters
and may be considered one reason.

Again, the gardeners themselves are
largely to blame. In many places the
gardener is more of a farmer than any-
thing else. He has no time to waste on
specimen plants; he is apathetic, and
fails to educate his employer in regard
to them. The trainingot specimen plants
will soon be a lost art. How seldom we
find even a good trained specimen azalea
(and there are very few iirivate places
where a few azaleas are not kept). If
gardeners would make a point of pro-
ducing one or two respectable specimens
(clearing their places of rubbish gener-
all.y), commencing very gradually, using
diplomacy; catering to .Madam's tastfs
and educating her in regard to novelties.
Then, and not until then, may we expect
to return to the condition spoken of.

The lack of horticultural societies and
fiorsts' clubs throughout the suburban
and country districts has also had much
to do with existing conditions. The gar-
deners have not had the advantage of
intercourse with the trade, and few
opportunities have been afforded of see-
ing novelties. With the steady growth
of horticultural societies, anil flower
shows in rural districts, where the em-
ployers as well as the gardeners will he
able to see and learn, we may expect a
revival.

Offer substantial prize money for such
novelties. Try and encourage distant
competition that the intercourse ma.y
have wider scope. Do away with that
pernicious rule in nian.v flower show bv-
laws, which demands that "all competi-
tors, not members of said society, shall
have to forfeit 10 per cent, of all prize
money earned.'' This narrows the thing
down to home competition, and sticks
right at the heart of what our flower
shows were originally intended for.

This by no means exhausts the exten-
sive subject, but these are one or two of
the salient points. Jas. T. Scott.

Tarrytown, N. Y.

Further correspondence will appear in
a future issue.

(jmm\i\

Now Read J
tor Delivery.

See
Advertisem*^nt,
Page 1089

Violet GDlluie.

^J §iK 1^91 ^a ^9 fluwerlDg In mixed colurB,
fine large stucky plants. 50c. per 100, by mail; |1.50
per 500; $2 50 per 1000, bv expresB.

GUSTAV PITZONKA, - BRISTOL, PA.

Mi^ntlnn the FlorlatB' Exchange when writing

CHINESE PRIMROSE!

Finest strain on the market, r^ulker'A Siioerb and
ISenary'B extra prize varieties, 2 tncti pots, Jll,^5 per mo ;
f\ti (W f>er lUOO ; tine, strong stock, transplanted In flats,
r.-ady for 2"^ Inch pots, ^1.25 per 100; |10.1)0 per 1000.
:'.jn at 1000 rate.

(.Ill K YSANTHEMUMS, dwarf plants. In 4 and
r> In. pots, lioth elze.s mlxtd, $5 00 per 100. Cash.

CINEKAUIA, all sold.

E. FRYER. Berrimanand New Lots Av.. B'klyn, N.Y.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

CINERARIAS

For CHRISTMAS FLOWERING.

We are the largest growers of this beautiful plant
In America and grow Immense quantities both for
thrlBtmas and EaBter. Sales amounting to over lUO.OOO
ytarly, which In Itaelf speak'' eloquently of our Superior
btralD. 2!'4 Inch, $:;.00 per 100; 3 inch, $3.00 per iW.

WHITTON & SONS,

Wholesale Florists, City & Green StS-, UTICA, N.Y.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

GERANIUMS.

100 000 OERANICMS, rooted cuttings,
ot the best varieties;

Vniir Selection
Our f»eleclion
I>lliie. i»nllernt
Only a tew Fai)Hie!4 left

P(r IfO

l.-2.>
1 .-J.-j

t'er lOOll

Sfi.OO

10.00

10.00

HHIO. Cash with order.

it CiUc per 100; »:i 51J per

G. A. HARRIS & CO., Delansdn, N. Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

VINCA VINES

Strong field clumpe, 5 cts.

BABY PRIMROSES, -^HJ^-^l^,-

PANSIES, as usual, $4.tl0 per lOtiO.

W. J. EKGLE, ^t.'vtrltr" D yton, 0.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing,

PELARQONIUMS

A fine lot of plants from 2% Inch pots: Miiie*
Tliibaiilc, Mrs. R. i^andiford, Mme. Vibert,
Ijord !Saliiibui'y, Kingston Benuty. Mnbel.

Kti*., 6UC18. ptTduz.; it4.W per 100. collection of ten
cllfferent varieties, two of each, all laheled, postpaid,
lor $1,00. Lash with order.

MRS. THOS. L&WRANCE, Ogdensburg. N.Y.

M<»ntlon the Tnorlwtii' Kxchane* wh**n writing

Rooted Cuttings pf

Geranluui^,

uible Grant,

mi. $1.25;

perluUU.$lU.iiO.

Pausy Plants, flne mixed, per lUO, I'l cts.;

per l(XiU, $3.C0. .Selagtuella EiDiueliHna,

4 inch, doz.. $I.5IJ. PandaauB fjtllis. 7

inch pLts. 2^/2 feet from pot, 81.60 each.

«- CASH PLEASE.

OTIS F. SEARLES. Nashua, N. H.

Lock Box, 1688.

\TenHnn th^ Florists' Exchange when writing.

Si rtjDg piHtitB, f r. m ^ly inch puis,
$2 UU per luu ; $16.UU per lOi 0.
p^^ « Ullllf Q Aiphonse Uict art', tleaiite
ULnAniUlflO Puiieviue, Ln f Mvorre,

CounteBs de Harcourt, Ceutauie, Miss

Rendell, and others.
uri inTDnOC Florence Ni^ihtiDgnle,
nLLIU I nUrt sapphire. Snow Wreath,

Violet Queen, and oti ers.
I AiuTAUA A C ok, E Bayard, La Pluie
LAN I ANM a'Or, F. GivHudtuu. Javo;, aiid

others. Cash with ur-ltr.

R. VINCENT, JR. & SON, White Marsh, Md.

Mention tha inorlgtB* E^changw wht-n wrtttng

GYGL&MEN, PRIMULAS. CINERARIAS

SPECIAL (^rOTATIONS.

Pur la man Pereicuin Wplendens 4ilenn-

uyblalllCII teuiii, finest strain In the world, In 4
true colors, extra well grown plants, from 3 In, pots.
assorted, |;7.0(.i per lOU; *65.(Xl per KXiO. Mlxtd, onr
seleetton, »6.(0 per 100; ^55 00 per 1000.

Cnln6S6 PrimrOSBS, best market varleHee.
Slnplt^, ironi flats, *1.75 per 100; from i In. pute, $2.00
per 100; from 3 In poU. $5.00 per 100.

Duuble Willie and lied, from 3 In. pots. J5.00 per
lOU; Single Blue, 3 In. pota, $6.00 per 100.
Oinarorioc Hfb. ftlax. Urandiflora* from
binerdridb aat*, «1.75 per 100.

lt^"Satl8f action guaranteed.

PAUL MADER, East &troudsburg, Pa

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

READY TO SHIP.

New Geranium De Roo Mitting—

}Ias yellow follHKe, the eame as Cloth of
Gold, and d ubie bloom, a true scarlet,
$1 :.'U per doz. ; $1(1.(10 per luO.

New Geranium, Double Snowdrop—

The beet bedder aod pot plant to date,
$1.21) per doz. ; $IO.0U per 100.

New Yellow Baby Primrose—

18'.l9, $1.30 per doz. ; $10.00 per ICO.

Primulas, Chinese and ObcDnica—

From Bats, strong, $1.00 a 100; $8,00 a 10(0;
from 2V4 in., $1.50 per lUO; $12.(0 per KKO ;
from 31.3 in., $4.00 per 100; $25,110 per lOuo ;
501.0 lots and over, 10 per ctnt. discount.

rnrfraf lla lint Winter bloomer, 15 varie'ies

rurgai-ma-nui coleus, mixed gkkan-

lUMS, IRBSINES, 20 varfl. PETUNIAS,
mixed, 10 varieties BEGONIAS, tlowerinir.
$2.00 per lUO ; $15.00 per 1000.

THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., Morris, III.

Mention th« Florists' Exchan^* when writing.

CINERARIAS

Denary. Cannell and Sutton's prize stralnB, dwarf and
semi-dwarf, giant flowering, llnest colors and sbadcB,
21X In.. *2(0 per 100; tlS.OO per 1000.

PANSIES, niamtnoih. 100 colors, mixed.

DA I SI KS ( BelUa). giant flowering. 10 colors.

lUVOlSOTIS Alpeslrla ^ana Victoria (Forget-me-
nnt). i.aik hliie,

Iliinly. uroiig plants of each kind, 40cta. per 100;
S3. 00 per hW. Caeli with order.

SHELLROAD GREENHOUSE & SEED CO., Grange. Md.

Mention the FloiistB* Exchange when writlnc

PRIMROSES

Chinese, ready foi 3 in. pois, per 100, $1.75,

per 1000. $17.00.
Obconica Grandiflora. ready for 3 Id. pets,

per ion, $1.75 ; per lUO:), $17.00.
Obconica Grandiflora Rosea, ready for 3

in. pots, $1.75 per 100.

FORBESII mkm°J ' ""''' ""*'• "''

New Oblkans. Oct. II, '99.
Prlmroaes arrived In best condition and proved satis-
factory. Kespectfully, ABELE BKOS.

PANSY PUNTS, ltl}Z.%.ff'

CASH WITH ORDER.

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Oloire de Lorraine

Begonia

The grandest Novelty of the day and one of
the beet gelling plants for Florists ever offered.
Blooms conlinuously, Autumn, Winter and
Spring.

FIPiE, SXROMG PI, ANTS, from
3>^ inch pots, per doz., $4.75; per luO, $35.00.

F'l^O'WERIKG I»t,ANX8, from 3J4
inch puts, per doz., $2.'S^ ; per lUO, $17 50.

R. & 1. FARQUHAR & CO.,

Nos. 16 and 19 South Maiket St., BOSTON, MASS.
Mention the Florists' Exchange wheo writing.

ROOM. ROOM.

I must have rciom tor aiO,IOO Carnation Cut-
tings, BO make thie unheartl of otVer;

PRIMULt CHINESE "•^""'y for 4 inct. pots,

$12.00 per lOtin ; 3',;; in.. |4 per 10 ', $30 per 1000 ;
from flats, stron)?, $1 per 100, $8 per 1000.

PRI»ULnBGONICr'^'°-*^^/„->j;%„o^

2!4 In., $1.60 per 100, $12 00 per lOCO ; from

Hals, stronf, $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per lOOO,

On 6000 to 20,000 and up.

Write for prices of above.
Cash with flrst order, pleafe.

S. M. UNDERWOOD, Morris, III.

Mention the Plorlats" Kxchanee when wrltlnr

CYCLAMEN !

We have a fine and healthy lotot
CYCLAHEN QIQANTEUn, well set
with buds, growing in three inch pots,
ready for repotting into four inch pots or
larger, or three plants in eight inch bulb
pans ; will malie a flne display and grow
into suitable gifts for Christmas, or they
could remain in the sized pots they are
in at present and would be most useful
with which to make plateaus or "French"
baskets of growing plants in bloom for
Christmas or any other worthy occasion.

Plants in bloom for the gay and festive
Christmas time are becoming more and
more popular. No better time than the
present to be thinking about this matter
and making the necessary preparations.

$8.00 per 1 00 ; $70.00 per 1 000.

EDWIN LONSDALE, Wyndmoor.Penna.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

ACALYPHA SAN DERI. 2% inch, $1250 per m
LOGAN BERRY TIPS. ^^-^^ p"^ 1°^; $25.00 per 1000.

RAMBLER ROSES, strong 2 year plants, yellow, white and pink, flO.OO per 100.
XHB CONARD & JONES COMPANY, "West GroTe, Pa.

Mention the FlorlstF* Exchange when wrttlnir

PRIMROSES

Keady for 3 inch pots. Well known as the finest large flowering fringed varieties grown.

Special Prices, Single and Doable, »2.00 per 100; »1 7.00 per 1000.

XXX stroiiK and fine, out ot dVn inch pots, choicest varieties, «4.00 per 100.

Extras added liberally to help pay ExpressaKe.

PRIMULA OBCONICA ROSEA-The finest ot all the Obconicas, •3.00 per 100.

CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM SEED.

The finest Giant varieties in choicest mixture, per pkt., 200 seeds, Sl.OO; halt pkt., 50 ct»,

STRICTLY CASH PBiom VSSrT.L?' JOHN F. RUPP, SHIREM AHSTOWM. PA.

Mention the FlorliU' Exchange when writing.

SOOO BE60IIIII BEXbidSOOO PBIiOSESExriFi

Begonia, Rex, assorted, 234 in $4 00

" " named 6.00

Impatlena SultanI, 2^ in 3.00

PrlmroHe Chinese, ex. flne strain, 2J4 in... 3.00

Manettia BIcoIor, Sin 6.00

Farquhar Violets, 2^ Inch 3.110

Double White Stock, 2inch 3 OO

Forget-Me-Not (Winter Flowering) 2^ in 4.00

Per ICO
.$3.00, $4.00 and (6.00

Leinon Verbena

Baby Primrose, 2H in.

aERANIVMS—

Sweet Scented, Mrs. Pollock, Pansy, 254 in.$4 00

Mrs. Parker 6.00

HappyThought, 2i/o in 4.00

Silver Leaf , 21/3 in 4 00

nOOTESID OXJTTT3MC3tS.

GERANIUMS. Penoo

Assorted $1.60

Mixed 126

Mars. Happy Thought 3.00

Mrs. Pollock 2.00

Mrs. Parker 4.00

Silver Leaf, Rose Scented, Ivy l.BO

M me. Salleroi 1-25

Freak ot Nature 4.00

Per 100

Begonia, Re.x $2 00

" Incarnata Qigantea 2.00

Flowering 2.00

Impatlena Sultanl 2.00

Blanettia Bicolor 2.00

Forget-Me-Not (Winter Flowering) 2.00

■TERMS, CA8M OR C. O. D.

GREENE & UNDERHILL, WATERTOWN, N. Y.

MentloB th« Florists' Bxchuio wh«B writing.

1078

The F=l-orists* Exchange.

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Bate, *1.00 per Inch. Special positions
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or longer.

Orders from unknown parties must be aooom-
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Contents.

Advertisment?, Mentioning Prices in . 1078
American Robe Society .... 1078

Bowling ^''"*

Briefs for Busy Florists .... 1080

Catalogces Received 1071

Changes in Bdsiness Ii7*

Chhysanthemdm Society OF America . 1K9

Commiltee'd Worli lO'W

Correspondenck :

Commercial Violet Culture, Hardiness
of Victoria Regia, Cbrydantliemum
Society's Cup, The Help ProOiem,
Decline of Novelty Buying Among

Private Gardeners lOio

Death OF Grant Allen . . . .1078

Fires W80

Firms Who Are Building .... 1079
Florists' Hail Association-, Progress

OF ^oiy

Flower Show Dates 1W9

Good Times 1''78

Notes By the Way 1188

Notes FROM RiCBMOND, IND.' . . .1080

Nursery Department li'73

Nursery Stock, Protecting in Winter 1C81

Obituary: „ „ ,„_„

E. W. Turner, Dr. Wallace . . . 10i8

Palm Swindler Licked, The . . .Ii80

Pamphlets Received 1183

Papyrus ANTiyooHUMdllus.). . . . 1C81

Personals 1'''*

QUESTION Box R80

Seed Trade Report 1071

S. A. F. Preparations lu;8

Trade Notes:

Boston, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto . 1u7d
Cincinnati, Cleveland, Hartford, New

Yor«, I'hiiaaelphin, St. Louis . . 1083
Baltimore, Grand Rapids, Pittsburg . 108j

Buffalo, Chicago 1081

Bridgeport, Conn., Detroit . . . 1088

Errata.

Owing to imperfection in the print in
part of last issue, tlie prices of La Reine
and La Candeur tulips, in advertisement
of H. H. Berger & Co., New York, page
1046, were indistinct. The figures were:

La Reine, 8oc. per 100; .¥7.50 per 1,000.

La Candeur, 75c. per 100; .fO.^o per
1,000.

\ private letter from the veteran Peter
Barr informs us that after a pleasant
sojouin in .lapan he left that country on
October 18 en route for .\ustraUa, New
Zealand and South Afiiea. Mr. Barr
witnessed, and is enthusiastic over, some
of the .Tnpanese flower festivals, among
them the feasts of the cherry blossom,
the wistaria, the iris and the morning
glory. Advei-ting to horticulture in
America, Mr. Barr comments as follows:
"Americans as gardeners are backward,
but the delight in green grass plats
shows that all that is needed is to lead
the peo])le on to a few flowers. Flower-
ing shrubs aud p.-conies should be pushed
on all classes, and these will give a taste
for bulbs, seeds, roots, etc." Mr. Bai-r
is still enjoying the best of health.

Mentioning: Prices in Advertisements

I am opposed to allowing prices to be
quoted in advertisements. It may be all right
lor city dailies to allow big dry Roods firms,
etc., to take big space and quote prices, yet we
believe the papers are worse off for it in the
end. In the seed and nursery business we see
special collections of seeds offered at prices too
liw to admit of any proHt. Different houses
offer different collections, and many people
never buy anything else in the seed and plant
line outside of these special collections. Worst
of all is allowing an advertiser to quote prices
on a standard article. We notice in some of
the agricultural papers strawberry plants
offered at $1, $1.6iJ and J3 per 1,000. These
advertisers never use over four to ten lines
of space, and cannoc profit the publisher.
They offer the plants so low that there is
nothing in it to them, and they kill the busi-
nees of the nurserymen, who use a good-sized
space, at the same time. The argument cannot
be made that these cards are accepted because
they encourage new advertieers. for in fact
they do not. The writer never has known a
catchpenny nursery advertiser to develop so
that he used a good sized space in the farm
papers. We do know that it has driven away
much of the business of the men who do not
like to see ruioousprices quoted. The prop^^r
place to quote prices is in catalogues, or by
mail, and the sooner farm papers establish a
rule forbidding the mentioning of prices in
advertisements the tetter for them and their
business — L. J. Farmer, in Agricultural Ad-
vertising.

With all due respect to the opinion of
Mr. Farmer, we think he views the mat-
ter of quoting prices from a somewhat
narrow and not altogether correct
standpoint. To the purchaser of an
article its price, next to its quality, is
of paramount importance; in other
words, while he is interested in the tact
that a seedsman or nurseryman has a
particular article to sell, he is far more
concerned about what that article can
be bought for, and the more couspicuous
the figure is placed before the buyer the
greater the chanceof a salebeingeffected.
Hence we advocate simultaneous an-
nouncement of the article and its value.
Further, as we have before said in these
columns, the quoting of prices in adver-
tisements is a labor and expense-saving
operation, so far as the home office is
concerned, obviating the necessity of
answering questions by mail, or of send-
ing a catalogue for the especial purpose
of enlightening the prospective customer
as to the value of the article desired and
inquired about. .\nd we believe these
remarks apply equally to trade as to
general advertising.

We are in hearty sympathy with any
movement that tends to establish a more
uniform price for the staples of our in-
dustry among those offeiing goods for
sale, but must confess our inability to
discover how this can be effected by
withholding the figures in advertise-
ments. The fellow who is determined to
undersell will do so, whether his prices
reach the intending buyer by catalogue,
letter or advertisement. The eliminat-
ing of prices might have the effect how-
ever, of being the means of drawing
theinquiries to the known and reputable
houses — those able to and who do pay
for a large amountof advertisingspace—
thus militating against the chances of
the men " who never use over four to ten
lines." And while this might probably
benefit the publisher and the largeadver-
tiser, yet it would not remedy the matter
of cutting prices: the lai'ge advertise-
ment, with prices given, will bring about
a similar result, so tar as these parties
are concerned.

Still every man is at liberty to sell his
goods at prices that will reap him the
profit he is satisfied with, and while we
believe a large advertisement will do
greater service than a small one, it is
not the space the advertisement occu-
pies, nor tiie price charged for the stock
so much as the quality of the goods,
that tells in the long run. The Cheap
John man cannot survive for any length
of time (the trouble is, he has successors)
in these days wheu the buying public
knows the inhei-ent worth of every
article it purchases. The good article,
too, will always find a, buyer, iri'espec-
tive of how its price is promulgiited.
For that reason, tliei'efore, the intelli-
gent, business-like, rejiu table nursery in an
or seedsman, so far from being driven
from the columns of any journal where
the "catch-penny advertiser" is offering
his goods, and allowing the latter to
"kill" the former's business (which is In
itself doubtful) should continue in those
columns, and operate against his com-
petitor in the most aggressive form.

Finally, to establisli a rule such as Mr.
Fanner suggests would be to put an

embargo on the personal rights of the
individual— an altogether un-American
proceeding.

And conclusively, where will you find
the first publisher to put Mr. Farmer's
suggested discrimination to the test.
The pubhsher does not rule; the adver-
tiser does.

Good Times.

On page 920, present volume of the
Florists' Exchange, we remark as fol-
lows:

" It is beyond controversy that prices ot prac-
tically all commodities, as well as staples, are
rapidly advancing. The argument as to how
and why this state of trade iias been brought
about can be left in abeyance until prices drop,
at which time everybody will have ample
leisure to delve into metaphysical questions.

"The facts are with us, aud all sections of
the trade should study to take advantage of
the altered conditions. From 5 to 50 per cent.,
in some cases still higher, is being asked and
paid for raw material, in excess of what the
S8 me article could have been obtained for less
than a year ago. This being the case, with an
unprecedented volume of business in healthy
prospect, and likely to continue for some
years, growers, retailers, seedsmen and nur-
serymen should strenuously endeavor to le-
coup themselves for the disasters and rock-
bottom times which all who were fortunate
enough to pass through solvent only too well
remember."

Our view of the situation finds indorse,
ment in England, as the subjoined ex-
tract from the Horticultural Advertiser
will show:

" The above quotation is worthy of
careful consideration. In all trades, ex-
cept our own, holders of stock put up the
price just in proportion as the demand
exceeds the supply. Why a nuisery, when
the demand is brisk, usually sells out at
the old rates and then blankly declines
orders until lapse of years enables him to
raise a fresh stock, is a question ' no fel-
lah can understand'; unless it be that
his isolated iiosition makes it difficult to
feel the pulse of the market. This matter
is important in the light of the new
movement, in favor of a closer union for
mutual information and support, and
should promptly send every man of keen
business instincts to join the association
so well started last month."

S. A. F. Preparations.

The Board of Trustees of the New York
Florists' Club met Monday afternoon,
last, and discussed .S. A. F. matters
There were also present at the meeting
President-elect 15. M. Wood, of the
S. A. F., and Secretary Wm. J. Stewart.
After deciding to advertise in the trade
papers for a manager to take charge of
the exhibits of the S. A. F. during the
convention here in 1900, the trustees
went in a body to ascei-tain the adapta-
bility of the Grand Central Palace rooms
for meeting and exhibition halls, and to
make final arrangements in regard to
hiring part of said building.

Secretary ,Tohn Y'oung was also in-
structed to invite members of the various
Gardeners' Societies in the vicinity, to be
inesent at the next regular meeting of
the New York Florists' Club, when the
matter pertaining to the horticultural
exhibition will be further discussed.

American Rose Society.

The ExecutiveCommittee of the .Vmeri-
can Rose Society held a meeting Satur-
day afternoon last in the Grand Union
Hotel. It was decided to hold the first
rose exhibition in the Eden Musee, New
York City, on Tuesday, March 27, next.
Premiums to the extent of $1,000 are
already guaranteed, and the society ex-
pects to increase that amount quite con-
siderably before the date of the show.
Thei'e will be in addition to ntouey prizes
some eight to ten silver cups. Very lib-
eral premiums will be set aside for the
amateur and private gardener classes, so
as toeiiciiurage good displays from these
parties, and also to create an interest by
them in the society and its work. The
officers aud trustees of the society have
pledged themselves to make up any de-
ficit that may i-esult from the giving of
the exhibition. The schedule is all but
completed und will be in the printer's
hands in a day or so.

.\ very fine initial exhibition is expect-
ed, and the anticipations ot the man-
agers aie likely to be i-ealized, judging
from tlie interest prevailing in the affair.

Lecture on Hawaii.

A large audience assembled at the New-
port (R. I.) Horticultural Society's regu-
lar meeting on the 25th instant, to hear
the lecture on Hawaii, given by John K.
M. L. Farquhar, of Boston. Among his
hearers were representatives of several of
the neighboring county granges who
were present by special invitation of the
society; and the fact that the public,
generally, was invited resulted in every
seat being taken. The lecture proved to
be well worthy of the attentive hearing
that was given; the views, some 158 in
number, were excellent, and were shown
by the use of the stereopticon, .Tas. Far-
quhar, most creditably managing this
part of the program.

Mr. Farquliar gave it as his opinion
that Hawaii offers an excellent opportu-
nity, both in climate and soil, for the
successful culture of rubber, coffee, and
bananas, only a few inferior kinds of the
latter being raised therenow. The Japan
lilies succeed admirably there. So much
faith has he in this that, as a result ot
his visit, their firm has already contract-
ed with a grower at Hilo for a large
supply of Harrisii, which they expect will
be much superior to those grown in Ber-
muda: this, of course, providing the dis-
ease can be avoided.

Eice and the roots of Caladium esculen-
tum are both staple articles ot. food, the
latter, when cooked, being an excellent
accompaniment to fish, of which the na-
tives are very fond. Sugar is one of the
best paying crops therenow and is raised
in large quantities. The natives were
described as an honest, agreeable class of
people who are passionately fond of
flowers.

At the close of the lecture the thanks of
the society was tendered the Messrs.
Farquhar, after which a short business
session of the body was held, when four
new members were elected, bringing the
membership up to a total of 208.

Mr. Samuel Peck made a grand display
of the several classes of dahlias, and for
the same was awarded the society's
bronze medal.

There are now four of our members
prostrated by typhoid fever, the latest
victim being our ex-president. Col. An-
drew K. McMahon.

Two of our leading gardeners, who
have been especially successful with sweet
peas the past dry season, attribute
their success to an undergrowth (or live
mulch) of chick weed. If that is so I
would suggest the sowing in the rows of
either white clover or Adlumia cirrhosa;
both are superior to chickweed for the
purpose, which is at best a vile weed.

Mac.

OBITUARY.

E. W. Turner.

E. W. Turner, Braceville, O., died Octo-
ber 14, of pneumonia. The funeral serv-
ices were conducted at his late residence,
by the Mahoning ^'alley Spiritualistic
.\ssociation, of which he was a promi-
nent member and president.

Dr. Alexander Wallace, author of
" Lilies and Their Culture," and member
of the firm of Wallace & Co., Colchester,
Eng., large cultivators of lilies, calochorti
and brodia-as, died at his home, October
17. He was 70 years of age.

Grant Allen, Dead.

Grant Allen, the author, who had been
in ill health for some time, died on Octo-
ber 25. He was a very prolific and versa-
tile writer, a novelist, an historian, an
art critic, a physiologist and writer on
evolution; a botanist, an entomologist,
the author of works on natural science
and dynamics, and a traveler. He was
born in King.ston, Out., February 24,
1848. The books by which he is, per-
haps, best known to our readers are:
" The Colors of Flowers," " Flowers and
Their Pedigrees," and "The Story of
Plants."

A writer in the Journal of Horticulture
estimates that in all England there are
fully 1,100 acres covered with commer-
cial gieenhouses, which he apportions to
various branches as follows: 350 acres
for fiowers, 350 acres for grapes; toma-
toes, 250 acres; cucumbers, 110 acres,
and 50 acres to stone fruit, strawberries
and other produce.

The Lawson carnation is being placed
on the market by Thomas F. Galvin,
Boston.

October 28, 1899.

The F"Lorists' Exchhngb.

1079

Flower Show Dates.

[Secretaries will oblige by forwarding dates
of exhibitions not included in tlie undernoted
list.]

Brockton, Mass., November 1-3.— Garden-
ers and Florists' Club. Walter E. Baker, secre-
tary.

Madison, N. .T., November 7-8. — Morris
County Gardeners and Florists' Club, C. H.
Atkins, secretary.

Boston, November 7-10. — Massachusetts
Horticultural Society, Hobert Manning, secre-
tary.

Chicaoo, November 7-11. — Horticultural
Society. W. N. Kudd, assistant Eecretary,
Room, 202, 185 Dearborn street.

Philadelphia. Pa., November 7-11.— Penn-
sylvania Hoitlcultural Society. David Kust,
secretary. Horticultural Hall.

WoHCESTKB, Mass., November 8-9.— Wor-
cester County Horticultural Society. Adin A.
Hixon, 18 Front street, secretary.

Montreal. November 8 and 9 —Gardeners
and Florists' Club in Natural History Hall.
Admission hy invitation only. Fred. Bennett,
136 Peel street, secretary.

PonOHKEEPSiK, N. Y., November 8 10.—
Dutchess County Horticultural Society. Wal-
lace G. Gumersall, Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y.,
secretary.

Providence, R. I , November 9-10.— Rhode
Island Horticultural Society. C. W. Smith, 61
Westminster street, secretary.

Tarrvtown, N. Y., November 10-11.— Tarry-
town Horticultural Society. Jas. T. Scott,
recording secretary.

Andover, Mass., November 10 and 11.— An-
dover Gardeners and Florists' Club.

Hartford, Conn, November 13-16.— Con-
necticut Horticultural Society, Putnam Pha-
lanx Armory. C. H. Boykett, Secretary.

Baltimorp:, Md, November 13-18.— In Acad-
emy of Music, Gardeners' Club. Secretary
George Talbot, Clifton, Park.

Elmira, N. Y., November 14 and 15.— Chrys-
anthemum show. H. R. Stookdale, secretary.

Cold Sprino-on-Hdd8on, N. Y., November
14 and 15— Putnam County Chrysanthemum
Society. John A. Connolly, secretary.

Newport, R. I., November 14-16.— Newport
Horticultural Society. Alex. MacLellan,
Uusgles avenue, recording secretary.

MiLLBROOK, N. Y., November 14-16— Mill-
brook Horucultural Society. J. O. Pingry,
secretary,

St. Louia, November 14-18.— St. Louis Flor-
ists' Club. Emlle Schray, secretary, 4101
Pennsylvania avenue.

Orange, N. J., November 15.— New Jersey
Floricultural Society. J. B. Davis, secretary.

Waco, Tex., November 15-17.— Texas State
Floral Society. Mrs. M. B. Davis, recording
secretary.

Toronto, Ont., November 15-18.— D.Robert-
son, Reservoir Park, secrttary.

Wilmington, N. C— November 16 and 17.
Will Kehder in charge of flower display.

TJR' (iiijil annouiH'i'iiH'nt (jf premiums
offered by the Ilortirultural (Society of
Chicago, for the aiiiuial Fall e.xhibitiou
to be held at the Auditorium Theater,
Chicago, November 7-11 iucluKive has
lioeii distributed. Jt gives time of staging
the various c-xhibits. Copies of this list
and of tliir iireliminafy list may be
obtained from the assistant secretary,
room Wiyj, 185 Dearliorn street, Chicago.

Chrysanthemum Society of America.

The committees judging seedhng chry-
santhemums will be in session October
28, and November 4, 11, 18 and 2.5.
Exhibitors should make their entries
(for which a fee of $2 is charged tor each
variety entered) to the secretary not
later than Tuesday of the week they are
to be shown. All exhibits forwarded to
the following addresses (express charges
prepaid) will receive careful considera-
tion:

Boston, Mass. — .\. H. Fewkes, Horti-
cultural Hall, Tremont street.

New Youk, N. Y. — E. Dailledouze, care
New York Cut Flower Co., ll!l West 23d
street.

Philadelphia, Pa. — A. B. Cartledge,
1514 Chestnut street.

Cincinnati, O. — R. Witterstaetter, care
Cincinnati Cut Flo werCo., corner Fourth
and Walnut street.

Chicago, III. — C. W. Johnson, care Illi-
nois Cut Flower Co., 51 Wabash avenue.
Elmisr D. Smith, Sec'y.

Chrysanthemum Committees' Work.

OCTOBER 21.

Chicago.— Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian,
Mich., sent to this committee seedling
named Monrovia (Mine. Bergniann X ,1.
A. Lager), planted June 16, height avi
feet; bud taken September 10, cut Octo-
ber 1,S; color golden yellow, rather
darker in center, shape rather flat; medi-
um size; florets, part of them quilled;
stem and neck good ; foliage denae and
heavy. After Berginann and Glory of the
Pacific type: but here comes in competi-
tion with Yellow Queen. Ess.

New York. — H. A. Molatsch, Bay
Ridge, Brooklyn, N. Y., exhibited Walter
Molateeh, a yellow Japanese incurved
variety which scaled S'J points. The
color is a beautiful soft yellow, the under
side of the petals being just a shade
lighter, giving the flower that pleasing
color SI) seldom met with in yellow
chrysanthemums, the bronze markings
so often seen being entirely absent in this
variety. Stem, size, foliage and sub-
stance were all good, and, taken as a
whole, the variety is a promising one.

New York.— Henry A. Jfolatsch,
Brooklyn, N. Y., exhibited Walter Mo-
latsch, a yellow Japanese incurved va-
riety, scoring commercial scale, 89
points.

Philadelphia.— .ibove variety, by
same exhibitor, was shown at Philadel-
phia and scored commercial scale, 87;
exhibition scale, 8(i points.

Wm. Paul Binder, Rider, Md., exhibited
Ceorgina McDonald, a reflexed white,
whii-li scored commercial scale, 82; ex-
hibition scale, 83 points.

Cincinnati.- Nathan Smith & Son,
Adrian, Mich.,e.\liibited Monrovia, a yel-
lo^v, Japanese variety, scoring commer-
cial scale, 85 points.

Chicago. — Monrovia, by above exhib,
itor, at Chicago, scored commercial scale-
83 points.

No reports from Boston.

I'^LMER D. Smith, Sec'y.

Progress of the Hail Association.

The following table shows how the
Florists' Hail Association has, step by
step, acquired its present solidity, the
statements being taken from the annual
reports each year :

Square Feet of Glass Reserve

Insured. Fund.

1888 811,951 »49l.:3

1889 1,327,240 743.07

l»»i 2,132.118 1,323.46

1891 3,I04,.M3 1,856.84

lf9i 4,078,725 2.543.13

1891 4.8:jil,78ll 3,107.12

1891 6653,695 3,63955

1895 7,489,312 4.19139

Iti9t) 8,003,820 4,621.77

1897 10.097,219 6,216 26

1898 10,189,097 6,863.48

1899 11,209,865 6.64925

Tile glass insured since August 1, 1899,
is nearly half a million square feet, and
the reserve fund is more than f 6,800 at
the present time.

Firms Who Are Building;.

Dover, .N. J. — Chapin Bros, contem-
plate the erection of another large green-
house in the Spring.

(Jardiner, Me — Z. deF. Wiles has com-
pleted a house 18x95 feet, to be devoted
to carnation growing.

North Leeds, Me. — Arthur Manter is
building an addition to his greenhouse.

New Castle, Ind.— The South Park
Floral Co. is preparing to build five more
greenhouses for growing roses.

HiiLLisTON, Me. — J. E. Long is building
a large addition to his greenhouse estab-
lishment.

W. Randolph, Vt. — Totman Bros,
have bought land here, and will erect a
greenhouse 100 feet in length, besides
office quarters.

Glendale, N. Y'.— Henry Schmeckpeper
is erecting a new greenhouse.

Paw Paw, III.— Clark Weaver is build-
ing two new greenhouses, each 50x16
feet.

Williamsport, Pa.— Evenden Bros,
have recently completed two short span
to the south greenhouses, eacli 16x155
feet. One is planted witli Scott carna-
tions and the other with Princess of
Wales violet, in solid beds.

.\rlington, N. .T. — S. R. Van Amburgh
has built another greenhouse, 100x35
feet, for carnations.

Allen JE 1086

Allen W8 losij

Am Oardening 1071

Am Jadoo Oo 1088-30

Am Rose Co 108y

Aschmann G 1084-88

Bader J 1086

Baker W J 108G

Baldwin A J 1(85

BallOD 1080

BaUerFA 1084

Barteldee ft Co 107o

Bassett & Wash bam 1087

Batson S 1084

Bayersdorfer H ft Ool092

BeauUeu H 1 070

Becker Fred O 1086

Becker^ WO l(l&2

Berckmans P J Oo. . 1088

BergerH H ftOo 1071

BemingH G 1087

Black Ohas 1073-83

BlaUTelt ft GnttmaulOSe
Bobblnk ft Atkins.. .1IjT2

Bock W A 1086

Boston Letter Oo 1089

BrintOD W P 1073

Brockton G & F 01ubl09'-'

BrownP 1076

Burdett FH 1071

Burpee W Aft Oo... 1070

ByerBros 1075

Carmody J D. Iu90

Chicago House

Wrecking Co 1090

Chinnlck W J lo73

Oleary ft Co 1092

Olacas&BoddlngtOD

Oo 1U61)

Oolflesh J W 1084

Oonard ft Jones Oo ..107T

ConnellB 1083

Oottage Gardens 1009

Cowen's N Sons 1090

Ooi SeedOo 1071

Oralg Robt s 8on . . . 1084
Cunningham J. H ..1077
OutFlowerEichangelOSG

Darlington H D Iu86

Dayton Paper Nov Ool089

Dean Boiler Oo 1091

Deutsche Gartner

Zeituug 1089

Dletsch A ft Oo 1091

Dillon J L 1083

Dlngee ft Oonard Co, 1073
Doruer F ft Sons Oo. 1083

Dorval V8 1083

Dreer Hy A 1072-90

Damont ft Oo 1086

Edwards & Docker.. 1087

EhretF 1087

EiseleO 1092

Elsele JG 1092

Elizabeth NurseryOolO?!
ElliottWmft 801181070-86

Elliott W H 1087

ElllB & Pollwortlll088-92
Ellwanger ft Barry. .1073
E;mman8 Geo M. 1071-75

Eogle W J 1077

Evenden Bros 10H7

Farquiar B ft J ft Col077

FaUBiHG SCO 1076

Fieseer J H 1074

F & F Narseriea . . . 1073

Finger W A 1072

Florist Hall Aes'n. . . 1088

Florist Pub Co 1089

Foster LH li'84

Fryer E 1077

Galvln TF. . 1069

Garland G M 1090

Geiger G R 1083

Gibbons H W lOUO

Oibllnft Oo 1091

GoodellL W 1076

GortoD&Lldgerwood

Oo 1091

Greene ft nnderhimo77
Griffith ft Turner Col071

GnniherW H 1086

Hansen ^C 1074

Harris O Aft Co.... 1077

HartM A 1080

Heiss J B 1C85

Heller 4 Co 1070

HenneckeO Co 1088

Herendeen Mfg OO..1091

HerrAM 1076

Herrmann A 1092

HerronDR 1083

Hesser W J 1086

Hews AHft Co 108S

Hicks ft Orawbuck..lij86

Himnger Bros 1088

HllIEGft Co 1092

HippardE 1091

Hitchlnga ft Co.... 1092

HoebelL 1076

Holton ft Hunkel Ool087

HoranEO 1086

Hort'l Advertiser. .. 1089
Hojt's 8 Sons Co. . .1073
Hubbard T 8 Co. ...1073

Hughes G J 1072-76

HulseboBch Bros — 1070
Indian Gardening.. 1089

InsallB 1074

Intemat'l Heater Ool09I
Invalid AppllanceColi 89

Jackson E B 1073

Jackson ftPerklnBOolo71

-1073
Jacobs B ft Sons. . . .1091

James F 1073

JennlngsBB 1076

Johnson ft Stokes.. .1071

JonesHT 1084

JoOBten OH 1070

KaBtlng Wm F 1087

KelaeyHP 1092

Kennlcott Bros OO..1087

Kmiiada Bros Iu89

Kraber WQ 1092

Kuehu 0 A 1087

Lager* Hurrell 1 84

LangjahrAH . ...1086

Lang J . 1086

Law ranee Mrs T 1077

LlmprechtSJ 1092

Linthlcum J 8 1073

UttlefleldHF 1089

Lockland LumberOol088

LongDB 1089

Louedale E 1077

Lord ft Bamham Col091

MaderP 1077

McCarthy N F ft O0.IO86

McFadden EO 1070

McKellar ft Winter-
eon 1086

McManns J 1086

Meiasner MrBPB..li85

Merkel 0 & Son 1083

MeyerJOftOo 1071

MlohelPft BO0....IO70

MillangF 1086

MillerO L 1086

Monlnger John O O0IO90

Moon SO 1073

Moon Wm H Oo 1073

Moore W J 1087

Moore.Hentz ft Naehl086

Morris Floral Oo 1077

Moss Q M 1087

Murphy Wm 1083

Nat'l Florists' Board

of Trade 1089

National Plant Oo. . . It 84
N YOut Flower Co.. 1086

Niessen L 1087

Ormsby E A 1091

Ouwerkerk P 1073

Peacock WP U83

PeckhamSS 1083

Pennock 8 8 1086-87

Peterson J A 1086

Pierce F O Oo 1090

Pierson F R Oo 1069

Pinehurst Nur86rleBl071
Pittsburg Cut Flower

Oo 1087

Pltzonka G . . .1071-77-83

Plant SeedOo 1071

PuUen A 1073

y uaker City Mach ColOOO

Rackham G A 1085

RawUngsEl Iu86

Kawson W W ft Oo. . 1070

ReckJ 1076

Reed ft Keller 1089

ReeserO A Oo 1084

ReidE 1087

Reimels J ...1074

Relnberg Bros... 1083-87

Renard Jos 1083

Rickseoker Ohas H. . 1092

Rlpperger Geo 1088

RoedingG 0 1088

RolkerA ft Sons... .1071

Rose MfgOo 1090

Rupp J F 1077

Ruxton F a N Co... 1085

Ryerson U.O 1090

Salltord Geo 1086

Savacool A K 1092

Schiller J L 1070

Schmelz V 1092

Schmidt JO 1073-75

Schmitz P W 0 1072

SchwabeOO 1076

Scollay JnoA lt9o

ScotlR & Son 1084

Sea Cliff Nursery. . . 1074

Souilea OF 1077

Seawanhaka Ghs 1086

Shellem J A 1083

Shellroad Q'h'se OO.1077

Sheridan WP 1086

Slebert C T 1086-90

Skabcura Dip Co.. .1000

SmlthN SSon 1084

Smith W ft T Co 1073

SoltauOft Oo 1076

Steams A T Lum Ool090

SteffensE 1089

Stoothoff H A ft Co.. 1082
Storrs ft Harrison O0IO72

StuderN 1092

Stnmpp ft Walter Ool070

SnttaerlandGA 1087

TaubeO E 1087

Taylor E J 1083

Thorburn J M ft Oo. 1070
Tobacco Warehous-
ing ft Trading O0.IO88
Traendly ft Schenckl086
Trowbridge BH....1083

Underwood S M 1077

Tan Home Griffon

&O0 1090

Vaughan's Seed

Store 1072

Tick &, Hill Oo 1086

Vincent R JrftSonl073-77
Vredenburg &O0... 11.73

Watson Pa Oo 1071

Watson T R 1084

Weathered T WSons.lOOl

WeberOSftCo 1091

Weber H ft Sons.... 1074

Weeber ft Don 1070

Wenlsch A 1075

Welch Bros 1086

WettonH ft Bro....l086
Whllldln Pottery O0IO88

Whitbred A A 1074

Whltton ftSons 1077

Wletor Bros 1187

Wilder Mtg Co 1080

WittboldOeo 1086

WolfAQftBro 1090 Young J 108«

Wood Bros 1083 JonngTJr... 1019

^°»<>EMft Co 1084 Yonng* Nugent". '..1086

Yates DG&Co 1073 Zlraglebel D.T ... 1078

Index of Advertisements.

PLANTS, SKKOS.
UUL,B8, FLOWERS.

Acacia 1072

Acalypha 1077-86

Achillea 1073

Ageratum 1073-74

Allamanda 1092

Alyssum 1073

Ampelopsis . . .1071 -73-74

Aquilegla 1073

Araucarias. 1069-72-84-85
Asparagus. .1069-74-83-84
-1185-87

ABpidistras 1072

Asters lo71

Astllbe 1073

Azaleas 1070-72-73-84

Begonias.. . 1072-78-74-77
-1083-85

Berberis 1072

Bigoonlas 1073

Biota 1086

Bulbs (not specifical-
ly named) ..1070-71-72

Caladlums 1086

Calceolaria 1070

Callas 1071-84

Cannas 1073

Carex io84

Oamations. 1069-73-74-76
-1083-84-85-92

Caryopteris 1073

ChryBanthemum8l074-77

-1081
Cinerarias .1070-71-74-77
Clematis. . . 1071-72-73-84

Coleus 1076-77

Coreopsis 1073

Cosmos 1071

Crocus 1070-72

Orotons 1084

Cut Flowers 1086-37

Oycas 1069-92

Cyclamen . . 1070-71-74-77
-1083-84-86

Oypems 1084-92

Daffodils 1072-84

Daisies 1073-76-77

Delphinium 1073

Deutzla 1072-74

Dielytra Ib73

Digitalis 1073

Dracienas. . 1072-83-84-85
-1092

Eglantine 1084

Ericas io8d

Eulalia 1073

Fem8ll69-74-«3-8l-85-92

Plcus 1069-84-86-92

Freesia 1069-70-71

Fuchsias 1076

Funkia 1073

GalUardia 1073

Galax 1092

Genista 1072

Geraniums 1073-74-76-77

Genm 1073

Gladiolus 172

Grasses 1071

Grevillea 1073- 84

Heliotrope... •1073-76-77
Herbaceous Plants. , 1071
-H73

Hibiscus 1073

Hollyhocks. . . 1071-73-76

Honeysuckles 1073

Hyacinths. 1069-70-71-72

-1081
Hydrangeas. . . 1072-73-74
-1083-84

Impatlens 1077

Ireslnea 1077

Iris 1072-73

Ivies 1084

Japanese Curios 1092

Jonquils 1070

Justicia 1092

Ealmias 1072

Lantana 1077

Laurus 1C69-70

Lavender 1073

Lilacs 1073-74

Lilies.. . 1069-70-71-72-73

Lobeha 1073

Lychnis 1073

Manettia 1077

Marantas 1083

Matricaria 1073

M^troslderos 1072

Mignonette. . .1071-72-76

Moon Vines 1083

Mountain Fleece... 1073
Mushroom Spawn . . 1070
-1071

Myoeotls It 72-78-77

Narcissus. , 1069-70-71-78

Orchids 1084

Pnonlas .1073

Palme. . 1009-70-71-72-74

-1077-84-86-92
Pansles I070.J3-7J-77-83

Peach Seed 1073

Pelargoniums 1077-92

Petunias '.072-76-77

Phlox 1073

Primulas . . 1071-72-71-75
-1077-83-84-85-92

Privet 1070-71-78

Rhododendrons. . 1072-73
-1084

Roses 1071-72-73-77

-1083-84

Rudbeckla 1073-71

Seeds (not specifi-
cally named). . . 1070-71
Selaglnella.. 1077-86-92
Shrubs (not sped
flcally named). 1071-73

Small Fruits 1073-77

Smllai 1083-8S-92

Solannm 1084

Spirieas 1072-73

Statlce 1073

Stocks 1077-84

Strobilanthes 1076

Sweet Peas 1071

Sweet William 1073

Syringa , lo72

Tarragon io74

Trees 1073-86-92

Tulips. .1069-70-71-72-84
Vegetables . 1070-71-72-73

Verbenas 1071-77

Viburnum 1.. 72-73

Vlncas 1077-83

Vines (not specifi-
cally named) 1073

Vloleta .... 1076-83-84-92

MISCELLANEOUS

Auctions 1086-86-92

Baskets losi

Board ot Trade 1089

BoUers 1091

Books 1070-71-89-90

Boxes 1087-89-92

BuBlness Opportuni-
ties i/,74

Out Flowers.. 1074-86-87
Decorative Greenery

etc 1092

Exhibitions 11,92

Fertilizers. . . . 1081^88-90
riorists' Letters .... 1089
Florists' Supplies .. .K86

1087-89-92
Flower Pots, Vases,

Tubs etc. 1086-88-89-90
Fruit and Flower

Plates 1073

Glass 1090-91

Glazing Points 1090

GreenhouseOon-

structlon 1090-91

Greenhouse Lumberl088
-I09J-91

Gutters 109)

Hail Insurance 1088

Insecticides . . 1071-^2-88
-1090

Labels 1C70

Mastica 1090

Metal Designs 1092

Moss 1084

Newspapers li 89

Pe«' 1084

Pipes, Joints and

Valves 1090

Printing 1070-88

Putty 1091

Sale or Rent 1074

Sash 1090-91

Seed Case 1070

Seed Packets 1073

Stakes ft Supports . .1091

Stationery 1039

Temperature Indica-
tor 109O

Tile 1092

Tools, Implements

etc 1090

Tying Material 1071

Ventilators 1090-91

Wants 1074

Water Temperer 1090

Wire 1089

Wire Designs. . 1086-87-89

Jamaica, N. Y.

J. & T. Wachtei have just put in a new
pipe boiler and expect to have plenty of
heat at command during the coming
Winter. Carnations are the principal
crop grown, though a few benches are
devoted to callas and stevia, and one
house to violets. Thanks to an ad. in
the Exchange the fleld-grown carnations
sold out well.

Axel Lindstrom has 13 houses devoted
to greenhouse stock, besides a nursery
for flowering shrubs. Palms and ferns
are grown extensively for the New York
trade.

1080

The Florists' Exchange.

f (1159) Klecli-ic Liight in Greenhouse
Work. — Will some reader of your pajier
tell me what the result has been from
growing greenhouse stock under electric
light, especially carnations. M.v c<irua-
tion house is shaded from sunlight b.v a
palm house from 'J o'clock p. m. in the
Winter time. I'lants grow freely, but
bloom sparingly. Would electric lights
help out any'.' — B. B. M.

— It is some years since we concluded
our experiments with electric light as in-
fluencing greenhouse i>lants, and we have
published two or three reports on the
subject. We did not experiment with
carnations. The general upshot of our
experiments was that lettuce is greatly
benefited and hastened by the electric
light; also that there is a general ten-
dency for plants to bloom earlier and to
have longer stems under the light, but
they are also usually inferior in (juallty
and substance. However, our experi-
ments were not extended enough on cut
flowers to enable us to give any definite
opinions on that point. — L. H. Bailey,
(Joruell University.

(170) Heating in Florida. — W'e wish
to know the best point to place our
boiler, how many rows and what size
pipe will be necessary to give us a tem-
perature of ii~> degrees in the seven houses
as shown in the sketch, where the mer-
cury is down to zero'.' As a matter of
fact it never has been colder here than
last Winter, and then 10 degrees above
zero; and we only have cold snaps of
three days to a week's duration, with
the thermometer ranging from 2') to :!."i
degrees above, so we do not need as
powerful a heating plant as is required
in a colder climate, and need it, except
for propagating purposes, less than two
months in the year. But when v\edo
need it we need it bad. Last year, with
only four houses, we heated, or rather
managed to save our plants from freez-
ing, with a large wood stove in the pot-
ting room, and about a dozen oil heaters
and Rochester lamps scattered tlirough
the houses; but with our increased space
that seems impracticable this season,
and yet we do not want to put too much
money into a heating plant when we
actually need it so little. Under these
conditions would steam or hot water be
the best and cheapest for us'? — Mills &
Wachter, Florida.

— Under the conditions named it is
probable that the most satisfactory re-
sults would be secured with hot water,
but owing to the price of pipe it will be
considerably cheaper to put in a steam
system. As comljining the advantages
of both methods of heating I would sug-
gest that the system be adapted for
either hot water or steam, the radiating
surface b, ing suflicient to secure the de-
sired temperature with hot water in
ordinary weather, when the temperature
is not below the freezing point, which,
with steam, would answer when the
mercury drops to zero. To work in this
way the flows should be overhead and
downhill. The boiler can be under the
potting room, and the flow and return
pipes passing through the house at the
rear will supply all the heat that will be
required. For each of the other houses
use one 2-inch flow, and two I'/i-inch re-
turns in the houses 9 and 10 feet wide;
three returns for those 11 and 12 feet,
and si.x returns in the house 20x<J0 feet.
For use with steam there should be air
valves at the lower end of each of the
coils, and by using a closed system the
safety valve at the expansion tank will
answer for both methods of heating.—
L. R. Taft.

(171) Cydonia.— Take cuttings from
the young wood in the Fall and heel them
in in a protected situation. In the Spring
plant in a shady place and roots will
then form, and growth commence. Mar-
ketable plants will result in two seasons.

(172) Paulowniaa are propagated
by cuttings, or can be grown readilv
from seed. Cuttings should be taken iii
the Fall, and a cold frame protection
through the Winter will lieli) greatly,
planting in the open in the .Spring. Seed
should be sown in frames and the young
seedlings planted outdoors when" large
enough. After being planted in the nur-

sery three or four years will be necessary
to get them to salable size, and they will
rei|uire to be transplanted once or twice.

(173) Allantu.s is easily propagated
by root cuttings which are best put in in
the earlv Fall. A frame could be used to
advantage, though it is not absolutely
necessary. After the.v start growing give
the same treatment in the nursery as is
employed for other deciduous trees.
They will take three or four years to be-
come salable.

(174) CIii-ysan<heiniims.— Isthe first
bud that coines on Lady Fitzwygram
the proper one to take to get it very
early '? I took the second, not liking the
looks of the first, but did not get flowers
tit to cut so early by a week as some
growers had them in the Boston market.
Will all the varieties of chrysanthemums
keep over Winterallrightin a cold frame,
if planted in the ground and covered with
sash'? — SimscKiBEU.

— For ver.v early flowersit would surely
be the best "to take the first bud, though
the flowers might not be of so good
quality. It is for its earlinessthis variet.v
is cultivated mostly, and to take later
buds brings it into flower at a time when
better kinds can be had. Old plants can
be kept through the Winter in frames,
but the.v should have more protection
from the frost than the glass would afford
in ver.v severe weather. Covering thesnsli
with matting, orsoine such material, will
suflice. Some varieties, however, aie less
hard.v than others, and by boxing the
old plants, and standing them under the
edge of benches, they keep very well
without taking up any valuable space.
This method is. we think, preferable to
planting in c<ild frames, as the plants are
always in sight and cuttings can be
taken when wanted.

(17."i) l*rinces.s of Wales 'V^ioleta
Riinning to Seed. — Both the wild and
the cultivated single violets cominnnly
produce two kinds of flowers; that
is, cleistogamous flowers and show^y
flowers. In the cleistogamous flowers
the ovules arc fertilized in the bud and
the seed is produced in a pod witluiut
an.v of the showy parts, while in the
case of the showy flowers the calyx,
colored corolla, and the essential organs,
are exposed to view. As a rule, the
cleistogamous flowers are j)roduced in
great abundance late in the Summer
or earl.v in the Fall, before the a|)pear-
ance of the showy flowers. From my
observation and experience I regard the
seed production in the case of the Prin-
cess of Wales violet normal, and as far as
known it is not a cause for alarm, as the
true flowers will, no doubt, appefir later
in the season. B. T. Galloway.

BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS.

Pbimi'la Foruesii, or baby primrose,
as it is called, will do much better if
grown in a cool house than if kept too
warm. The same temperature as is
given the Chinese iirimulas will be found
about rightfortheformer,and the plants
should not be allowed to become pot-
bound until a 4-inch or .^i-inch size is
reached; then the.v will be large enough
to throw up a plentiful supply of flower
stems without becoming exhausted too
soon.

Araucarias. — For a Christmas decora-
tive plant the araucaria ranks near the
front, and when adorned witli a bit of
scarlet ribbon among the tiers of the
I)ine-like foliage it never fails to catch
the eye of the critical buyer. In former
years the handling of these was confined
chiefl.v to Ihe larger stores and retailers,
owing, mostly, to the high jjrices grow-
ers had to charge for them. This year,
however, growers are offering them at
such reasonable rates that ever.v one in
the business can well afford to include
them among his stock of decorative sub-
jects. They do not need the warm tem-
perature required for jialms, neither are
they so apt to make a resting jilace for
scale and mealy bug; but they are liable
to attacks from i«d spider if kept too
warm and dry; and if jrat anywhere
near the pipes a little judicious syringing
will be necessary. When potting use
only soil that is free from vegetable mat-
ter and pot flrmly. Avoid over potting
and water sparingly when the plants are
not making growth, (live them a posi-
tion on a center bench if possible, as their
beauty depends upon being evenl.v devel-
oped on all siiles. Try a few plaiits this
Winter and we feel assured they will
more than pay for the trouble.

Flower Beds are mostly in the last
stages of their beauty and niay be cleared

of their Summer occupants at any time.
Where bulbs are to be i)lanted the sooner
this is done and the bulbs planted the
better. If the beds had a good dressing
of manure dug into them, previous to
being planted with the Summer bedding
stock, it will be unnecessary to dig any
fresh manure in at this time; but if the
soil has become impoverished a dressing
of well-rotted manure will be beneficial
to the bulbs.

Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus, Crocus,
etc., are always better when planted as
early in the Fall as possible. When plant-
ing do not leave them too near the sur-
face; use a trowel and put them down
about 3 inches.

Cannas. — Canna roots should be lifted
whenever the plants become unsightl.v in
the flower beds or borders, and this
always occurs after the first few degrees
of frost have touched them. To insure
the roots keeping in good condition until
time to start them again next year, cut
away only as much of the stem as is nec-
essary to handle them easily; lift and
place in a light shed where they can dry
out graduall.v. If the weather should be
fine, out doors will answer just as well.
After the foliage has dried out well the
stems ma.v be cut down to within 18 or
20 inches from tlie crown and the roots
laid awa.v onthefioor of a cellar or other
suitable place. The cellar should be
neither very damp nor vcr.y dr.v, and if
kept just a few degrees above the freezing-
point will be plenty warm enough.

Dahlias should be left in the ground as
long as the weather will permit, to allow
the foliage to die down as natural as
possible. Before severe frosts come, how-
ever, the.v must be housed. Cut the stem
awa.v to within about a foot of the
ground; dig the roots carefully with a
fork and place them immediately in the
cellar or some such suitable place. To
keep the tubers from shrivelling it is nec-
essary to cover them slightly witli sand
or soil; theformer is to lie incferred, as it
will keep them from drying out too
(juickl.v. Choose a dry day for lifting and
handle the tubers carefully to prevent
them from getting bruised, and no trou-
ble will be found in keeping them over
Winter.

Pansies.— Aside from the various bulbs
this is reall.v the only Spring-flowering
plant that the public at large will bu.v in
any quantity to plant in their beds when
early flowers are wanted. Styles in .Sum-
mer beddingha.vechanged repeatedly, but
the pansy bed, with its varicolored
flowers, is g.-uiiing in popularity year by
year. Tlie ninny strains of .seeds and
plants offered now give one opportuni-
ties of getting just what is wanted in re-
gard to color, marking, etc., and it is
always advisable to have some of the
colors separate so that planting may be
pushed in the Spring without having to
wait until the plants are in flower. The
blue varieties have been in great demand
the past year, and it is safe to assume
that they will continue to be favorites.
Yellows always sell well, white Ijeing
probably in least demand among the
selfs. In the mixed strains beautiful
effects are now to be had. great improve-
ment having been made in the markings
and lacings of many colors. The best
method of growing pansies is to sow the
seed in drills during the last week of Au-
gust, and when the seedlings are large
enough transplant either into frames or
outdoors; if in the latter place, a slight
covering of straw should be scattered
over them during the severe weather.
Many florists, instead of sowing seed
themselves, prefer to buy the .seedlings
from specialists and plant during the
latter part of October: this gives good,
stocky plants for Spring sales with the
least amount of care.

Notes from Richmond, Ind.

I paid a visit to the establishment of
E.G. Hill & Co. a few days since, and the
first thing that struck me was the quan-
tity of chrysanthemums grown as com-
pared with a few years back when house
aftei house could be seen ; now all the re-
quirements are met in one ortwo houses.
One reason for this was noticeable: Mr.
Hill is of the opinion that latanias and
kentias planted out in beds make better
roots and sturdier growth, so he has de-
voted several houses to these plants at
the cost of the Queen of Autumn, which
is represented chiefly in earlv and mid-
season kinds. Mrs. Henrv Robinson and
Its yellow sport, Mrs. O. P. Bassett, are
fine, bearing their massive blooms with
no support to the plants. Golden Wed-
ding is as grand as ever. The Baltimore
varieties, Robert Ilnlliday and Harry A.

Parr, are in excellent shape. The Elmira
seedlings. Cone and Pride, look promis-
ing: they are both white, and distinct.
A handsome reflexed white is Mrs. Seul-
berger, which is really a mid-season va-
riety and consequently not yet at its
best. Soleil d'Octobre is a bright golden
flower of much promise. The 'Yellow
Fitzwygram has been all cut; it was the
first in the market and a bonanza this
year, when other earlies are so much
later. •

It is difficult to state which is the most
popular here, roses or carnations, for
while much space is devoted to the
former the latter claims the largestshare
of attention. Passing over the older
kinds into the section set apart for the
newer and more interesting just now,
the first thing which attracls notice is
Ethel Crocker, the fine jiink production
from the Pacific slope, and \* hich is des-
tined to command attention this coming
season. The plant is health.v, very florif-
erous, bears a well shaped bloom and is
of clean habit. While it is somewhat
premature to pass judgment, I predict a
bright future for such a sterling variely.
A peculiarity of the soil causes almost
every variety to produce single blooms
when first cropping, so that Crane,
America and Jubilee do not sliow to ad-
vantage, with the exception of color,
which is very distinct. I have noted
elsewhere how well Jubilee is doing in
various sections, and .America will no
doubt fulfil all that has been claimed of
it. What was a surprise to me and will
be to those that see it at the carnation
meeting in Buffalo next year, is a scarlet
vermilion fiower named Indiana. It is a
sure prize winner; the only double fiower
on the place, a perfect rosette, full, well-
built up, heavily fringed. I saw but a
few blooms upon the plants and they
were perfect. "Eclipse" would have
been a more appropriate name in mj'
opinion. The new 400-foot Lord & Burn-
ham house is an ideal one forcarnations.
The propagating bed contains .">0,000
cuttings of the kinds to be sent out in the
Spring — quite a sight in itself. I must
not omit to mention a yellow named
California Gold that Mr. Hill describes as
a counterpart of Flora Hill in habit and
floriferousness, which means a great deal
for a yellow, but It has every appearance
of bearing out the asserlion.

One or two tea roses are worthy of
mention. From 2,500 seedlings about
50 are deemed worthy of retaining. One
most promising is named Miss Sara Hill.
-A beautiful tea is named Sunrise: it is ex-
actl.v opposite to Sunset in shade, as its
name implies. Bessie Baker is a hybrid
tea, a lovely flower, creamy white, and
ma.v prove a jjood rose for the bench.
Lady Dorothea is doing well here and is
very popular. Mr. Dunlop should feel
very proud of his seedling.

The only failure Mr. Hill recalled is
chrysanthemum Yellow Ivory, which has
not come up to expectations. Failing
light compelled me to bid adieu to Ihe
subjects of these notes and my estimnble
pilot. W. M.

The Palm Swindler Licked,

E. D. Kaulback,otMaldcn, Mass. .writes
us regarding his experience with the
swindler as follows:

"We had' a little experience with the
palm swindler the other day, and I guess
he will remember us for a while. He
ordered about $75 worth of palms to be
sent to. Medford for a reception. Before
we left the plants we found tnat they
had not been ordered by the party 1o
whom the.v were addressed. We thought
of the swindler at once (thanks to your
paper), got an officer, left the plnnts as
ordered, and had the officer watch for
him. He came along when he thought
we were out of the way. When he saw
the policeman he ran and got away. M.v
sou took the plants, and on his way back
to the store saw the fellow on the street,
went for him, caught him and gave him
a good pounding. As he was not able
to take him to the police station he had
to let him go, which he did in a hurry.
The fellowis 5ft. 4in.tall: weight about
150, is of sandy complexion and English.
I should think he had been a gardener at
some time."

FIRES.

Elizabeth, N.J. — The greenhouses and
several outhouses belonging to Palriek
Mahr, just outside this town, were de-
stroyed b.v fire October l(i. The fire is
supposed to be of incendiar.v origin. The
loss is estimated at $2,000, not covered
by insurance.

October 28, 1899.

Xhb I=L0RISTS' EXCHKNCe.

Protecting: Nursery Stock in Winter

1081

At tbe recent Couveutiou of the Ameri-
can Association of Nurserymen, tlie Hon.
.M. H. .\lbaugli, Tadnior, oliio, spolie on
this suljject as follows: ■ What may be
of Interest to a great many nurserymen
here, is how best to protect our nursery
stock after it has grown to marlietable
size, when the Fall comes on — to protect
it for our Spring trade. There is some
stock that we can always tafelj' leave
out in the Fall in our climate on all occa-
sions, but among that certainly is not
the peach stock, nor the dwarf pear
stock. The nurseryman in the Miami
\'alley. who does not provide some sort
of protection for his peach trees in the
Winter, is looked upon as a shiftless nur-
seryman.

" In the first place, we deem it of quite
great importance that all our buds in the
field that are dormant be so prepared
that they will be apt to get the greatest
protection possible. To do this we usu-
ally plow the nursery rows iu a way that
leaves a small ridge, say 6 inches, away
from the trees, so that the dormant buds
will not be covered up with the earth.
This can be done with a small plow,
either single or double, and that leaves a
little hollow where the trees stand. The
object is, that even a light snow will fill
up this little hollow and cover over the
buds, where they are budded upon the
peach, plum, or cherry, as the ease ma.v
be.

"To subserve the best purposes in that
part of the nursery, where yon maybe
compelled to leave stock standing in the
row, if it is not large enough to bring to
market at that time, the safest way pos
sible is to avoid late cultivation. See
that the trees ripen up well; do not cul-
tivate after August. If a few w eeds come
up it does not show that the nurseryman
is an improvidentfellow, but it probably
shows that he has been to some of the
nurserymen's conventions and has
listened to some such paper as Prof. Goff
inst now read to us, where we are told
that weeds and grass sometimes are not
bad things to cover the ground. If the
trees can go into Winter quartets with
well rii)ened wood they will stand a
great deal more freezing than othtrs.

".\fter I built a storage bouse, for sev-
eral years I heeled in the trees as closely
as I could in the building. Probably, in
this building, 80x](M> feet, I succeeded in
getting in li, ."»()() ordinary lirst-dass sized
lieach trees. Itut theie is one trouble
about heeling in trees! You get a warm
spell in Winter, and, in spite of all you can
do, a little saj> beginsto work up iuthese
tieesfrom the moist gravel — the sandy
gravel iu which you have heeled them;
ciii'l if .you have a mild spell iu February
the gieatlikelihood is ihattt.e first tiling
ycni know the buds will begin to ])nsh
out of your jilunis and peaches. I found
that objectionable, and after hearing a
great many arguments by nurserymen
who never tried it, and by planters who
thought it was awful, I concluded to
learn how to • cord up ' trees in a storage
house; and I now think I can e.xclaini,
after three or fmir .\ears of constant
practice, ' Kureknl ' I have found it.

" But everything is not smooth sailing
even with that. Vou need to be a little
careful about putting the trees up. You
must see to it not to get any moss over
the bodies or tops of them, or you will
scald the tops and bodies and the trees
will be ruined. You want to be sure that
.vour moss is not too wet. The ordinary
moss that nurserynieu get out of the
pineries and ship loosely on cars, as a
great man.v of us do, will not do to rick
up trees with in a storage house. It
must first be laid (nit in some place
on drying racks to dry; and about the
time it is in the right condition, uji will
come a rain, and you will have all your
work to do over again, because there is
nothing that will hold as much moisture,
according to its size, as dry moss. So
we have found it very convenimt and
very satisfactory to buy moss that has
been dried l»y the processes b.v which a
number of moss men prejiare their mate-
rial, that is, in bales; it conies to us per-

fectly dry. With a spiiiikling can you
can wet that moss, after it is separated
and made a little Hue, just as you want
it.

" When you begin at the bottom of
your rick next to the ground you had
better put on the moss iierfectly dry.
And when I say ' iiut on your iuosh,' put
it on the roots only; but you want to
see that it gets aiiiong the roots. It is
not necessary to separate the trees; you
can keep them in bunches of ten, but be
careful to tie them with willow or tarred
rope, or you will have them altogether
in the Spring, for ordinary twine will
rot. fiet a man that is willing to use his
hands, and push the moss between the
roots as much as possible, and after you
get the roots covered up. go in on the
sides aud push the moss in among the
roots.

"In 'cording,' we avoid doing it
against the wall. We leave a space of,
say, 2 feet, along this double line of wall,

"We do not depend entirely on the
warmth that emanates from the trees
themselves iu those ricks; we put in an
ordinary wooil stove in this building of
iiOxKKI feet, in one corner, and run a
galvanized iron iiiiie (for there is a great
deal of dampness in a house of that
kind), about to the center, then out
through a terra cotta fine. If vou have
a long building it miglii be well' to have
a stove at each end; and when a pro-
tracted period of zero weather conies, do
not be afraid to fire up a little. A very
little heat iu a building of that kind will
produce a great difference in the atmos-
phere. We have had frost along all sides
of the building and all along the roof
everything was covered with white hoar
frost, and in those cellars we have never
lost one tree in all this long-continued
zero weather.

" Some trees were protected by a nur-
seryman who raises a small number in
the valley by another process the past

Papyrus Antiquorum, Egyptian Paper Plant, for Decorations.

also a large space between the long ricks
as they are corded U]). In ricking we lay
the topstogetherand the roots outward.
I'.esureto make the rick of a length so
that the tops of one side of the rick do
not overlap the roots on the other side.
In this yo-foot wide house we have a'
space of that kind. We leave a passage
in the middle, about 4 feet wide, aud
then, next to the walls, about 2 feet
more, the balance being occupied with
two ricks, which makes them pretty wide.
As you come nearer to the top you can
moisten the mossa httle more; but never
get it wet enough so that you can take it
in your hand and, by pressure, siiueeze a
(irop of water out of it— make it just a
little bit moist.

"If you have 10,00(1 Elberta peaches,
you can comuieuce ricking those up by
themselves; then you can begin on the
next rick, and keep your trees separate
by putting up scantling, so that if you
want to get out an order separately iu
the Spring, you will have no trouble in
obtaining it from any variety desired.

Winter. He [heeled in his trees on high
ground in a sloping position, and then
built a house overthem, of single planks;
put up sidings aud built the walls up 3
or 4 feet, covering them overon top with
planks. lap|)ii]g lli<- planks over the join-
ing. The trees came out all right, but he
took some risks. He probably saved
about ten thousand peach trees in that
way.

"I think no nurFeryman who raises
trees in any considerable quantity in
aii.y place in the Central States, or as far
down as the Nashville line. South, can
continue in thenurser.v business, without
greatly endangering his chances liy losses,
unless he puts up some kind of protection
houses. He will find that if he puts the
house on the level of the ground, it will
be of a great value in the Fall, when we
sometiiiieshavetolerabl.v warm weather.
He can heel his trees there in the shade
and away fro in any danger of being drii d
up by a few days of very warm (Jctolier
weather, which we sometimes have.

" You may ask how trees that have

been thtis protected and placed In ricks,
or corded up, grow in the Spring. They
are perfect— the roots are perfect, the
tops are perfect, and tlie growth has
always been good. I might say that in
this block of a couple of hundred thou-
sand of peaches last Winter, and where
there were some roots that protruded
so far that they went beyond the rick a
foot out in the open iu the cellar, I did
not find one that was frozen in all my
exaniiiiations.

"To sum it all up, then, I would do
what I could to protect the buds, or to
give them a chance to protect themselves,
by the first littlesuow Ihateoines. Uipen
U|> your nursery stock as well as it can
be done in the Fall by not cultivating
too late, and by all manner of means
prepare a storage house where ail the
tenderest trees, such as plums, jieaclies
and dwarf pears, especially, can always
be stored."

A description of how Mr. Albaugh built
his storage house appears on page Ki:i
of present volume Flokists' Exchanoi';.

Tliree Beautiful Decorative Plants.

.\mong the many beautiful plants for
decoration grown in California there are
none more valuable than Papyrus anti-
quorum, C'yperus alternilolius and a
species of dwarf bamboo. They are all
very easily cultivated, are of rapid
growth, extremely graceful in appear-
ance, having a ver.y light and airy effect,
entirely devoid of the stiffness of palms;
besides, they grow much faster.

Papyrus antiquorum (Cyperus pa-
pyrus) or Egyptian paper plant, is the
plant which yielded the substance used
as paper by the ancient Egyptians, and
grew in the Nile. The underground
root stalks spread horizontally under
the mud where the plant grows, continu-
ing to throw up stems as they creep
along. It is usually cultivated as an
aquatic, and is very beautiful, growing
on the margin of ponds with water lilies,
but it will grow in any garden soil, and
with very little water. I have long
rows of it, 100 feet in length, the clumps
measuring .'J feet at the base, the stems
rising 8 to 10 feet in height. It grows
in creeping rhizomes ontopofthegronnd.
Its reed-like stems are crowned with a
tuft or umbel of loig, wiry grass that
falls gracefully above and around the
stem This grass frequently measures
on large stems from l(i to 18 inches in
length; on small tufts, 9 to 12 inches.
It is a beautiful ornament for the lawn,
and is elegant for the conservatory.
Ver.v jjrett.v plants can be produced in
8 or 10-inch pots. Fora specimen clump,
several pieces, according to size, can be
set in a half kerosene barrel or tub, with-
out drainage. The soil should be a good
turfy loam enriched with well-rotted
manure. When growing freely, the tub
should occasionally be filled with liquid
manure. It is fine for the center or back-
ground of masses of plants, and becomes
very conspicuous with its graceful plumes
towering above other plants. Ff>r cut
decoration it is invaluable either in the
green or dry state. Arranged in vases,
or with the stems tied in the center and
standing like a tripod, it is most effec-
tive. The dried stems are destined to l.e
very popular for Winter decoration, as
they can be arranged in many ways,
according to the taste or desire.

I do not know why this beautiful plant
has so long remained ignored by the
trade at large, unless because of its
scarcity, as it is seldom met with, and is
even yet not common iu t'alifornia. It is
so much cheaper than iialnis, and grows
so much faster, that it cannot fail to
become popular when better known.

Cyperus alternifolius in California forms
clumps several feet across, with stems
rising 4 feet high, and heads measuring
21 inches in diameter. When stems at-
tain this size the plant becomes as orna-
mental as a small palm. Pieces of these
large roots, taken from the open ground
and potted, make in a short time very
stately plants. The cut stems are also
valuable tor decoration and are (juite
pretty dried.

Among the bamboos there is one, a
dwarf sort, that is exceedingly elegant as
a pot plant. It throws up slender stems,
with alternate branches growing in the
shape of a fan, which are terminated
with broad leaves measuring from one
to two Indies across. The plants grow
from 1' jto 7feethigh,and are pretty and
graceful in all stages. The simple and
elegant form of this bamboo makes it
valuable for cut decoration, and I think
it could be used to advantage by the
Eastern florist.

TllEOnOSIA H. SlIlSPHEKD.

California.

1082

The F=i-orists' Exchange.

New York.

The Market.

The chrysanthemum has been des-
gnated as the (Jueen of Autumn and we
have no fault to find with that royal
title, but the way the market is at pres-
ent filled with these flowers,' we cannot
help but think that growers are over-
estimating the amount of homage the
American public is willing to bestow on
the chrysanthemum. In the wholesale
marts tlie blooms are much too plentiful
to clear out at anything but low figures,
excepting iu the very choicest grades,
these still holding up around the f 3 per
dozen mark. With medium and smaller
flowers anywhere from 50c. per 100 up-
wards is asked.

Roses are somewhat improved in
quaUty, as far as mildew is concerned,
and special .\merican Beauty is stdl
quoted at 2.^)C. each, though in many
cases they have to be sold at figures
much lower. Brideand Bridesmaid have
no standard of value; straight slips have
been sold as low as 35c. per 100.

Carnations do not seem to be wanted
except in very small lots, and there are
many more coming in than are needed ;
35c., 50c. , and 75c., are the prices asked
for ordinary flowers, fancies ranging
from f 2 up.

Cattleyas are not so plentiful as they
were, but the demand is only meager,
and $20 per 100 is all they fetch.

Lily of the valley has met with better
sales on some days this week, and has
fetched from $2 to $3 per 100.

Violets are selling at from 25c. to 75c.
per 100, and the numbers coming in have
Blightly decreased. . . ^^

A few callas appeared in the market
the past week but not enough to quote
any prices upon.

In the Auction Rooms.

Good sales are reported in both the
auction rooms this week. Wm. Elliot &
Sons will offer $5,000 worth of palms in
their rooms, at 5-t and 56 Bey street, on
Tuesday, October 31. Cleary & Co. will
offer the largest stock of Japanese novel-
ties ever brought to this city, at their
rooms, CO Vesey street, on Wednesday
and Thursday, November 1 and 2. The
regular sales will be held Tuesday and
Friday, as usual.

Jottings.

A new florists' wagon was recently
made in this city and delivered to H. <;.
Eyres, of Albany, N. Y. Elaborate de-
livery wagons in the trade have hitherto
been unknown in Albany and; this one
created quite a stir, being pronounced
one of the finest in the country.

The Rose Hill flower mart, owned by
F. B. Mills, and lately located at 32 West
29th street, has vacated the store and
gone out of business.

Chrysanthemums with paper bouquet
holders around each flower, was one of
the features of a Broadway store this
week. . , .,, .

Mrs. .John H. Taylor is seriously ill at
her home in Bayside, L. I.

The date of the concluding bowling
match, between New York and Flatbush,
has not been fixed upon yet.

The Grand Central Palace has, we un-
derstand, been secured for the convention
of the S. A. F. in I'JOO, which will be
held in that building.

F. Albrecht, Evergreen, E. I., lost all
of his stevia and a stock of Hcus during
the late freeze.

C. Knickmau, who represents Bobbink
& Atkins on the road, has just returned
from a trip through the New England
States. He says business is very good ;
sales along all lines are very satisfactory.
E. M. Wood, Natick, Mass., president
of the S. A. F., was in town last Satur-
day to attend the meeting of tlie Ameri-
can Rose Society held at the Grand Union
Hotel. He was also in attendance at the
meeting of the trustees of the New York
Floi-ists' Club held last Monday after-
noon. W. Atlee Burpee, Philadelphia
Pa., was also a visitor this week.

Chas. H. Atkins and family returned
on the Teutonic, Wednesday, from an ex-
tended trip to the old country. During
his stay abroad Mr. Atkins paid a visit
to the interesting horticultural centers.

St. Louis.

Market Report.

Business since last report has lieeu
only lair; there has not been enougli de-
mand to use up the great (iiKirilities of
roses received the past 10 days. The glut,
however, is letting up considerably, espe-
cially on Bridesmaid, Perle and .Meteor,
which are not in any great over-siippj-.
Prices range from .17.50 to f 10 per 1,000
for common stock in large lots, up to 4c.
for choice stock in small lots. Carnatious
are better in (puility, with the supply and
demand about ecpial. Violets are pleuti-
ful. at 30c. per 100. So far very tew
large chrvsanthcniums are in this mar-
ket- some of the liest received have sold
at 15c.; the bulk of the stock, however,
is composed of small and common
flowers which sell at from 3c. to 5c.

The weather here continues hot for this
time of year and has the effect of bring-
ing chrvsanthemnms out very fast, con-
sequently we do not expect the blooms
to be as firm as they should be; they do
uot have time to fill up and grow, as
when the temiierature is more moderate.

Notes

.J. J. Beneke has been sick for the
past week and unable to be around. We
hope to see him all right soon, and able
to attend to show matters in his usual,
prompt manner. C C. S.

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Philadelphia.

Market Notes.

The cut flower market is in a rather
worse condition than last week; there is
a large surplus on hand of almost every-
thing. This state of affaire is due to the
continued warm weather, which is mak-
ing everything bloom freely; and now
every day matters are getting worse as
tiie cut of chrysanthemums is increasing.
The quality "of flowers is not what it
should be at this season; cool weather is
wanted to improve the market in all re-
spects. Many growers are pinching off
rose buds, and those who let everything
come have to take what they can get for
their surplus. Prices are very weak and
unsettled— .$3 per dozen is the best price
for American Beauty; aud this figure
is diflicult to hold up to, many flowers
being sold lower. A few choice Meteor
have brought fO per 100, but most
choice tea roses go at |4 to f 5, with a
large quantity selling at from $2 up-
ward. The best price obtained tor car-
nation is f 1.50 per 100, but only a small
percentage bring that flgure; a grower
may send in 1,000 and the top price is
obtained tor only 200 of them, the others
standing around and finally going to the
street men at a price that will pay com-
mission and expressage.

Chrysanthemums are now arriving in
large quantities, and prices range from
.f 3 per 100 to $3 per dozen. Some fine
blooms of Mrs. Robinson sold at the lat-
ter price early in the week; now it is
diflicult to obtain it. Y'ellow flowers are
yet not so plentiful, and have fared
rather better, but these, too, are daily
increasing in quantity.

Violets are also in over-supply; the
quality is improving, but prices are low,
ranging from 20c. to 50c. per 100, with
a large surplus left over daily.

The street men are in their glory ; they
are buying roses at from $3.50 to $5 per
1,000 and getting very fair stock at
these prices. On Wednesday one man
cleared $10 on l.ooo roses, having a
good stand, and sold out clean by 6p.m.

Visitors in town: .J.M.Connelly and
wife, Charlestown, S. C; J. R. Freeman,
Washington, and P. L. Carbone, Boston.

Tlie Liberty Rose.

The new rose Liberty is now iu
splendid.condition at the establishment
of Robert Scott & .Son, Sharon Hill, and
anyone who has ever had a doubt about
this vaiietv should go out now and see
it. Sofar'it is fulfilling every expecta-
tion; in fact, as a free grower it is sur-
passing what was looked lor. All plants,
even those that were but scrubs when
planted, are coming away freely and
promise a large cut later on. Liberty
has been given a good trial in every re-
spect and now the grafted stock is far
ahead of own root stock. Alex. Scott is
well pleased with results so far. At pres-
ent all the stock for March delivery is
sold and he is now booking orders for
AprU.

Besides Liberty there are many very
interesting new roses to be seen at this
establishment, foremost of which is a
seedling named Robert .Scott. This va-
riety has a lot of Baroness blood in it
and' resembles the latter rose very much;
but in the bud it is much superior, both
in form and color. It is very double, and

even as a full blown rose is very good
and desirable. There are also several hue
seedlings from Beauty, and a seedling
from Liberty that is certainly very
promising. . , ,.

A bench of Mrs. Morgan is alone woi th
going out to see, the plants being in
splendid condition; flowers large and ot
rich color. Old plants of Bride and.
Bridesmaid, cut back-and tied down are
doing very well, flowering freely ; m fact,
the crop cannot be checked. These, like
nearly all the stock, are grafted and in
solid beds. Another new house has just
been completed; it is 16x110 feet, and
will be used tor young plants of Liberty.
David Bust.

Cleveland.

Trade Notes.

Business conditions are fully as
good, or even better, than last week;
wedding decorations constitute the
greater part of the trade, and some very
large orders have been handled. An in-
creased demand for funeral work as
well has helped to swell the volume of
business. Store trade in cut flowers is
gradually showing an improvement, and
it will not be long before immense quan-
tities of cut blooms are disposed of daily.

The shortage in stock has eased up
somewhat, on account of an increased
supply of chrysanthemums. Theseflowers
are now ottered in goodly quantities, and
the blooms coming in are of very good
quality and in greater variety of form
and color than at any previous writing.
Pink, white and vellow varieties are seen
in abuost all of' the downtown stores.
Carnations and roses are also of much
better (luality, the result of a full week
of warm weather with plenty of sun-
shine. There appears to be little, if any,
change in prices since last writing. Chry-
santhemums bring $1, $1.50 and $2 per
dozen, quality regulating the price in
every case. Violets are going at loc.
jier ioo; and an advance is looked tor as
soon as improved quality will warrant.

Very little cosmos has been seen this
season, early frosts having killed oft all
that was not well protected. .V little is
ottered this week at 35c. per dozen, retail.
A few spikes of gUulinlus drag along.

Plant sales— palms, etc.— are reported
very slow so far; a few weeks of bad
weather will, no doubt, create a better
demand along this line.

Retail prices do not show any change
from last report. Chrysanthemums
move at .$1.50 to $3 per dozen; violets,
$1.50 and .$2 per 100; carnations, 35c.
per dozen; roses, $1 to $1.50.

Notes.

H. B. .Tones, formerly with the
Pennrock Floral Co.,ot Wilmington, Del.,
recently took up a position in J. M. Gas-
ser's store.

The Cushman Gladiolus Co., Euclid,
Ohio, have finished lifting their gladiolus
bulbs, and say their crop was never bet-
ter, the bulbs being larger and cleaner
than anv season heretofore. Gladioli
are a specialty with this firm, and they
grow several hundred thousand bulbs
annually. G. A. T.

Cincinnati.

AVarm A\'eather For<-es Flowers.

Comparatively warm weather has
had a telling effect on flowers, by for lug
many ro.ses and carnations into bloom,
thereby rushing much stock to market
during the past week, crowding the ice
boxes and necessarily reducing prices.
But at this writing, October 24, there
has been a slackening up all along the
line, and prices are again advancing
slowly. Violets are coming in moder-
ately,'and selling at 50c. to 75c. per 100.
Chrysanthemums are not a glut in this
market, and are going very nicel^'.
Robinson istetching 12i/;C.to 15c., choice
blooms reaching ,$2 perdozeu, wholesale.
Glory ot the Pacific, best blooms with
proper color, sell at 15c., while the gen-
eral run of this variety brings $1 per
dozen.

New Seedlings.

The chrysanthemum committee had
one seedling before it, Saturday, October
21 — a line yellow named Monrovia, on
the order of Lincoln, sent by Nathan
Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich.

More Prizes for Monthly Shows.

In addition to the regular prizes
in the schedule of the Cincinnati Florists'
Society, the Hottmeister Floral Co. offer
$15 tor Maid ot Honor rose. This money
is to be divided as follows: Best 25
blooms, $10; second best, $5. We trust
to See many entries tor this prize. W. A.
McFadden also offers $10 for best vase

of 25 blooms chrysanthemum Bonnaffon.
This premium will be competed for at
our November meeting.

Our schedule this season contains a
list of monev prizes amounting to about
$275; the "competition is open to all
growers in America and Canada. For-
eign exhibits are solicited. If our secre-
tary iias massed vou in sending out the
.sciredulei3,"ou^ will be cheerfully mailed
yipii on addressing George S. Bartlett,34
Main street, Cincinnati, O. These monthly
exhitiitions have been found to greatly
benefit our home florists, especially the
growers holding stands in the Jabez Elli-
ott Flower Market. Not only do we find
advancement being made in the growing
of flowers, but we notice that the people
are becoming interested in the florists
themselves.

Florists are considered an lionorable
class of men; onlv recently, in the city ot
.\nnapolis, Md., 'one of the craft was
elected Mavor, while in Ft. Wayne, Ind.,
another has been appointed Judge of the
Superior Court, and still another has
served two terms as Mayor of Springfleld,
O.; and at Buffalo, N.Y.. we find another
with political aspiration, while at Fish-
kill-on-the-Hudson we read of one con-
nected with the florist business running a
whole convention. These are only a few
of the bright and fortunate lights; no
doubt there are many others among the
craft who will be heard from later.

Business in general, with the stores,
has been very satisfactory; quite a num-
ber of weddings and funerals, with an oc-
casional dinner, being the principal
events calling for stock; but in compari-
son with last year I think there has been
quite an improvement.

A visit to tlie greenhouses ot Henry
Schwarz and E. Mack, Pine Hill, found
them in good shape to take care ot their
trade on "All Souls' Day." At these
places large quantities of pot chrysanthe-
mums are grown that sell for 25c. to
50c. per pot, retail. Each has a house
of carnations that looks well.

E. G. GiLLETT.

Hartford, Conn.

Trade News.

Business the past week has been
quite satisfactory; there has been a no-
ticeable increase in the demand for all
kinds of flowers. Chrysanthemums ot all
colors are coming in plentifully, although
Glory of the Pacific and Ivory are seen in
largest numbers in the florists' windows.
Violets are also getting ])leutiful, but the
call tor them has not been very brisk as
yet. Roses have improved in quality;
there is not such a demand for them since
chrysanthemums put in their appearance.
Carnations are more abundant than hej-e-
tofore, and in good'demand. Last Thurs-
day was a busy day for most of the
florists, in connection with the funeral of
Dr. Campbell, the president of the Board
of Health.

Wise, Smith & Co., one of our large de-
partment stores, opened a flower depart-
ment the past week. Mr. Newton, son of
G. 1). Newton, the Park street florist, is
in charge. J. F. C.

PAMPHLETS RECEIVED.

M.iSSACEIUSETTS HOUTICILTUKAL SO-
CIETY.—We acknowledge receipt from
Secretary Robert Manning of Part I. of
the Transactions of this Society tor the
year 1809. It contains President Apple-
ton's annual address, and the various
papers read, together with the discus-
sions theron, before the society for the
•Winter season 1898-99. Like Us pre-
decessors, it is a very valuable publica-
tion.

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October 28, 1899.

THe F=LORisTs* Exchange,

1083

Baltimore.

The Market.

October weddings are playiuR an
important factor in the marlvet condi-
tions at present; roses, valley and chrys-
anthemums .seem to be the popular
flowers. Carnations and violets are com-
ing iu more pleutifnlly and find ready
sale. The recent warm s|iell lias been
detrimental to the Ibiwcr niarket. Kdscs
have become softand keep badly, ('hrys-
antheraums are selling fairly well.
Notes.

Willow-brook, as an earlj- white
chrysanthemum, has made a decided hit.
No doubt this is the very best earl.v white
chrysanthemum. Harry A. Parr and
Adele, two novelties of last year, meet
with a fairl.v good sale.

Miss Genevieve Lord has offered a gold
medal to the best 25 light pink seedling
carnation not j-et in commerce, to be
shown at the coming Fall exhibition iu
Baltimore. The competition is open to
all comers.

W. H. Weber was in town this week
and informs the writer that he has done
well with his early chrysanthemums.
He considers Willowbrook the best early
white.

J. J. Perry is now with Philip Welsh.

Bulb sales are slow, owing to the long,
warm Fall we are having. No one cares
to plant bulbs until after the ground is
laid bare by Jack ]-"rost.

Euwi.\ A. Seidewitz.

Pittsburg:.

Marriage liells Boom Trade.

The past week was a busy one, due
to the man.v marriages of prominent so-
ciety people, which caused an unusuallv
strong demand for flowers, and as the
fine, warm siiell still continues the suppi.v
of stock was plentiful; but it was cut
close. As yet no glut of chrysanthemums
or other good flowers is noticeable; but
if the weather continues so warm it is
bound to bring in more than can be han-
dled. Chrysanthemums were in excellent
demand at fair jirices, and roses went
well in spite of the quantity in the mar-
ket. Carnations are coniring in more
freely; prices still hold at $1..5()andup
for good stock. Violets are too plentiful
and off color. The first bulbous stock is
in— good Homan hyacinth sprajs.

Round About.

Randolph & McClements have been
doing an excellent business in wedding-
orders the past few weeks, having had
no less than four to attend to in one day
lately.

The committee appointed by the presi-
dent of the Florists' Club, to arrange for
the next club entertainment, consists of
John Bader, J. Semple, L. I. Neff and J.
W. and E. C. Ludwig. The committee
will report at the next regular meeting
in November. E. C. Reineman.

Grand Rapids.

Market Xews.

We are enjoying a beautiful balmv
Indian Summer. Violets are i)f)pi)ing
out fast, and in chrysanthemums, Mnie.
Bergmannand Glory of the Pacific are in
their glory, soon to be superceded b^-
Ivory and other standard varieties,
which are now beginning to open. Roses
are very plentiful, the warm sunshine
having brought them out in profusion.
Carnations are none too abundant, and
white and Daybreak are scarce. The
demand for them seems to increase each
year instead of for mixed varieties. The
latter sell readily enough locall.v, but
are not much in demand for out-of-town
shipping. Daybreak is yet the standard
light-pink carnation, and, judging by the
sales, continuous demand, and adapta-
bihty to funeral work, the variety prom-
ises to hold the trade for many years
to come, unless jostled aside by its
brighter colored sport, recently regis-
tered by Crabb & Hunter as Mme. Chap-
man.

Carnations realize 25c. to 50c. per
dozen, according to quality; roses, 75c.
to fl per dozen; violets, 20c. to 25c.,
while Beauty bring .f2.50 to $3 per
dozen; chrysanthemums, .fl to ?f2 per
dozen.
Jottings.

Henry Smith has just started a new
carnation house. He had some glass left
over and concluded to use it as far as it
went, and then finish the house in the
Spring.

J.('. Vaughan, Chicago, has been in
town several days. .J. T. Wilcox, repre-
senting W. W. Barnard & Co., of Chicago,
was also a recent visitor.

G. F. C.

Carnation McGowan|!J;S

VIOLETS, Princess of Wales, »6perioo.

GlISTAV PITZONKA, - Bristol, Pn.

Mention the Florlatfl- ETchange when writing.

lillBPOII SEEDS

Specialists in pedigree seeds for winter
blooming. Contracts Solicited.

AMERICAN ROSE CO., Washington, DC.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.
CARNATIONS AT S3.00 CASH

Until Suld. All FlPBt Plants.
Florn Hill. Uann. Portia. Eldorado,
i>IcGowan, ;*cott, T. Cartlcdge.

Mb. D. R. Hebron, Olean. N. Y.

Dear Sir:— Your Carnation plants I bought from you
last feason gave me the best Batiefactlon and best
reeulta I ever bad.

I I'cli the following varletlcB, Daybreak, Eldorado
and Dana; send ine lOu of each to complete filling my
house, ae 1 have added one more houBH tbla Fall.

Bradford, Pa., Sept. 16, 1«99. G. L. Graham.

Address DANA U. IlERRON. Oleau, N. Y.
Mention th* Flor1«t*' EiohanKre when wrltlnr

FIELD.
GROWN

CARNATIONS

GOOD

HEALTHY

STOCK

Daybreak, Plngree, Portia. Dana, E. Pierson, Brides-
maid. AlbertlDl, Ist size, $3.00 per lOO. McGowan,
Alaska, $2.00 per 100.

CM II A Y 21-4 In. pots. If samples are wanted send
OlvllUnA postage. Prlfi;8 on applIc:ition.

B. H. TROWBRIDGE, Fishkill Village, N. Y.

Mount Honnes ConeervatorleB.

BucoKBSOE TO TROWBRIDGE & HOMLES.

Mention the IHorlata' Exchanre when writing.

CPIIBTIOII PLP

ALL SOLD.

WM. MURPHY, Sta. F. Cincinnati, Ohio.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

CARNATIONS.

3000 IVIcRowan, No. 1. (S ppr 100; No. 2, good plants,
»2 per 100.

Scoll, Portia, Eldorado, No. 1, 14 per lOO; No. 2,

»2.50 per 100.
Dnybrenk, Flora Ilill, No. 1, (5 per 100: No. 2,
$3 per lUO.

Good lipalthy plantH, packed to carry
safely.

CHAS. BLACK,

HIGHTSTOWN, N. J.
Mention the Florl.tB' Exchange when writing.

CARNATIONS

3000 I-IIy Dean, I t,

2500 Klora HUI, V ,

500 Jubilee, I »

Large plantei,
5 per 100.

1500 clnmnB of -VIOLETS Princess

of Wales, «5 per 100.

John A. Shellem, '''Vt°eeT'""'' Phila , Pa.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

Field..
Grown

CARNATIONS

Best New and ....
Htandard -Varieties

Write for Catalogue and prices.

W. p. PEACOCK, - ATCO, N. J.

Mention the FlorlHta' Exchange when writing.

Field-Grown Carnations

Good healthy plantB of Wm. Scott,
Lizzie McGowan, John Young,
Daybreak and Portia

PRICES OS APPLICATION

VICTOR S. DORVAL, Woodside, N. Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

CARNATIONS

Oood, Strong, Healthy Stock.

McGQ-WAN per 100, »4 00

SCOTT and C. A. DANA -' 5 00

nnnTrn piittiupc Carnation Mrs. Fislier,
ROOTED tUniNUO for Summer blooming,
H.25 per 100; tlO.OO per 1000.

PRIMULA FORBESII '„'i!'* ^"6?%."°" """'"'•
DRAC/ENA INDIVISA h^SlS°o?°pel-'i'tS." '"■

S. S. PECKHAM, New Bedford, Mass.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

i CARNATIONS f

S F. DORNER & SONS CO., 5

S LA TAYETTE, IND. "

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

CARNATIONS

ALL SOLD OUT.

Rooted cutting.? of the new and
standard varieties in due time. Contract
or estimate for same solieiti'd.

JOS. RENARD, Unionville, Pa.

CHESTER CO.
Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

EPHBTIOK PLOHTS

A Few Thousand Left.

Testimonials received this Fall from
purchasers of my plants have stated
them to be the finest stock they
ever bought. The varieties still on
hand are, viz :

McQowan, Victor, Triumph,
Scott and Cartledge. To close them
out will sell at $4 per 100 ; $30 per 1000.
Other varieties .sold out.

CASH WITH ORllEU.

GEO. R. GEIGER, - Nazareth, Pa.

Mention the FiorlBta' Exchange when ^yrltlng.

CARNATIONS

Flora Hill, Dflvbresk, Scott and Portia,
)$5.00 per 100; Si40.00 per lOOO. They have
trom 8 to 15 leads.

FERNS FOR DISHES.

Strong. 3 and 2^2 in., $3 per 100 ; $27.60 per 1000.

Marauta MasHansreaua (will Bell
your fern dishes), |5.i)(l per lirtj ; $4 .o^i per 1000

Asparagus Plumosus, strong, 2 in..
$4.5'J per 100 ; $tu.(J0 per 1000.

Asparagus Sprenjeerl, 3 in.. $7 a 100,

Dracaena Indlvlsa, strong field-
grown, «16.0ii per iLO.

Glolre de Lorraine Betfoula, 2 in.
potB, $2.60 a d02. ; $25 a 100 ; 3 in.. $3.60 a doz.
renne, cash or C. O. D.

C. MERKEL&SON, Mentor.Ohlo.

5000 CARNATIONS

Left. In llnf Kkiirii: SCOTT. McCiOWAN and POItTIA
ott3.IOpcr liJOorf25perlOOi'. Not culls. Speak quick.

I'AMFOilMA VIOLET ■ 1.1 MI'S. 13.00
per 100; PrlncoHfl of Wales, -^l^ In,, |3 00.

VINCA I»IA.I(>K VAK., One Held atock, Scm.

IVIOON VINEM. rooted cuttings, »1.;0 per 100.
A»l*AaA(;U"?iSlMtKN(;EKI,3}<ln, One, Sets.
Ca»li with order, pleaec,

BENJ. CONNELL, Florist, West Grove, Pa.

Our Btock thlB year is fine, free from
diseaee.and wlUglveyoii satlRfaction.

TRY TH'EM.

Evelina, Mayor Plngree, McBurney,

Kohinoor, Nancy Hanks, Wm. Scott,

Argyle and Portia,

$2.50 per lOO; $20 per lOOO.

McGowan, $3.00 per 100 ; $25 per 1000.

NO ORDER LESS THAN 100.

REINBERG BROS.,

51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, III.

STRONG,
FIELD-
GROWN

CARNATIONS

Dny break
John Voiing

C A. Dann

Red Jacket

Price, 16.00 per 100.

n. d'Or
New York

Price, fS.OO per 100.

IflcUon'an
Price, $4.00 per 100.

HEALTHY
STOCK
Armazlndy

Meteor
Alaska

ROSES.

Nouv. du Carnot

I>leleor

Catlierine Mermet

NiphetoH

The Kride

Bon Siieue

Ferle des Jardins

SouT. de VVootton
K. A. Victoria
Ducbees of Albany
SmiNet
BrideMinnid
Ijn France
Fapa (Joniier

From 3 Inch pots, J4.00 per 100.

CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM.

From 3 inch poih, in bud. SS.ltO per 100
■• 3« •• " to.oo

bydrangeTotaksa.

From 4 inch pols S>s.00 per 100

•• .5 " 10.00

" « '• IJ.OO

" r •' 1.5.00

NEW TRADE LIST 0^^ APPLICATION.

WOOD BROS., Fishkill, N. Y.

4 Acres Field-Grown Carnation Plants 100,000

Our CARNATIONS are very fine. They have been grown with the greatest care, free from dlaeaee and packed
by our Improved system of packing, by which we can send to all parts of Ihe United States In perfect condition.

MAYOR PINGREE.
CRIMSON Sl'ORT,
METEOR,
FORTIA.
WM. SCOTT.

BUTTERCUP,
DAYBREAK,
CAl'T. KING,
ALBERTINI.
MRS. FISHER.

C. A. DANA.
STORM KING,
ALASKA,
SWEET KRIER,
McGOWAN,

AHMAZINDY',

JUBILEE,

El.DORAUO,

lVORY%

L. L. LAMBORN,

Price, $5 00 per hundred.
Grown from extra choice seed of our own production and not surpassed
In variety, size, beauty of coloring, and freedom of bloom, by any other

ifoo.

PANSY PLANTS

^■^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ growD, 50 cts. per lOi ; M 00 per

Mention this paper. J. L. PILLOX, BlOOMlSbUrg, Pa.

CARNATION PLANTS!

We have left in stock a few thousand fine large field-grown plants of

Scott, Eldorado and McGowan,

which we ofler until sold at

S3. 00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. 5000 plants for $100.00.

250 plants ANNA WEBB at $5.00 per 100.

One of our customers wiites us; — "The Scott came in fine shape, and are
as good a lot as we have ever seen; regret that we have not room for more."

ADIANTUM CUNEATUMI

Fine plants, 2^ inch pots, $4.00 per 100; 3% inch pots, $8 00 per 100;
4 inch pots, $10.00 per 100. Large plants, 4 inch pots, $12.50 per 100.

EDW. J. TAYLOR, Southport, Conn.

U«nUoB Um FlorlaU* Eichang» wb*a writing.

1084

THE F=I-ORISTS' EXCHKNGB.

Finest Forcing Roses ^^foo^t'E*

BKIDE $3.60 $4.00

AleoSoupert, Hormosa, DeGraw.Krugerand
a full line of roses from 2H-lnch pots, at low
prices. Send for prices. Cash with Order.

Asparagus Plumosus Nanus and Sprengeri,

2!^ Inch pots, strong plante, at l&.OO per 100.

THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0.

Mention the FlorlBta' BTcbmgg when writing.

H. P. ROSES SSoH^r.^.

Crimson Kambler,
Manetti

And a full assortment of
HARDY ORNAMENTALS.

HIRAM T. JONES, Union County Nursories,

ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY'.

Mention the Florlati' Exchange when writing.

B. P. and Monthly Roses

H. P., two year, fine plants, own roots,
per doz., $1 50; per 100, JIO.OO.

Monthly, from open ground or pots, per
doz., $1.00; per 100, $8.00.
CLEHATIS, in separate choice named kinds,

2 yrs., 25c. each ; $2.50 per doz.; $18 Ou per lOu.

F. A. BALLER, Bloomlngton, III.

Vfftnttrtn th» yiArt»t»' BTchanr* when writing

in Large
Assortment.

■ ROBT. CRAIO & SON, m

I (OSES, PILPIS, GBOTONS, i

JS ...CARNATIONS.. ■

■ and Noveltiea in Decorative Plants, ■

2 Marl(at and 49th Sta., PHILADELPHIA, PA. j|

Mention the FlortstB' Enchange when writing

EGLANTINE.

The True Fragrant Sweetbriar.

Per 100.
U100 Rosa RublKlUOSa, 4-5 feet.... $.5.00
HOO •• •■ 2-3 " .... 3(10

l.oa •' ■' 1-3 " .... 2 10

.VKjO Berberts TtannberKi, $3.00 to 7 00

r. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass.

Monttnn thw FlorlBtB' Exchanite when writing

THE BEAUTIFUL ROSE

LIBERTY

A Hybrid Tea of the character and color
or General Jacqueminot.
One quarter of the stock Is controlled

by the undersigned. No one has author-
ity to sell It in the New England States
except from our own stock and by our
permission. The stock is being rapidly
absorbed, the greater part having been
already sold. Parties desiring to grow
it for next season, should place their
orders at once. Prices upon application.

II. WOO!) S CD.,

NATICK, MASS.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Chicairo.

Condition of Trade.

The wholesale men, the past week,
have been laboring to diwpose of an in-
t-reaseil supply of flowers, with hard
work to maintain prices. Shipping trade
continues excellent, else the trouble
would have beenlar greater than it was;
but in spite of all, lots of roses have to
go at as low as f 1 per 100, in some cases
at a less figure. For shipping stock f 3
to $4: is iibout the price obtained, very
little going above that. Good American
lieautv hold their own very well; but as
there "are lots now on the streets this
shows that the shorter and poorer stock
has to suffer with the rest, (.arnations
are in much gi-cater siip|ily and the very
best will not go aliovc f:!, tew selling at
that price, t hr.vsantlieiiinms are now
plentiful; a few fancy Yellow Queen sold
as high as $4 per dozen. Robinson and
Yellow Ivory bring *L>..'JO to f3; the
latter may be considered the ruling price,
except as stated above. .Some very fine
Glory of the Pacitlc fetches $1.50 to 1|:3.
Common stock of all kinds realizes ^5 to
,flj. Another spell of hot weather, above
the eighties, will, no doubi, keep the
market demoralized this week.

Florists' Club Annual Meeting.

TheChicago Florists' Club's annual
meeting took place October 2U, with an
unusually full house even foi- an annual.
Alex. .Newitt and J. B. Marlend.ot .Joliet;
J. V. Merrion and J. U. Ueamud were
elected members. E. S. Winterson, for
committee on float, reported, showing
that $1!70.2(5, besides donations, had
been expended, with bills all paid, with-
out any expense to the club. A vote of
thanks'was unuauimously given for the
committee's very successful handling of
the whole affair.

The election of officers for the ensuing
year resulted as follows: President,
James Hartshorne; vice-president, F. F.
Beiithey; recording secretary, C. W. Mc-
Kellar;" financial secretary, John Deg-
nan; treasurer, Edgar Sanders. Execu-
tive Committee: J. B. Deamud, L. A.
Vaughaii, A\ex. Henderson, E. S. Winter-
son, C. M. Dickinson and Carl Cropp.

The sum of $50 was appropriated as a
special premium for the forthcoming
Howershow of the Chicago Horticultural
Society.

By resolution the officers were author-
ized to make all necessary preparations
for the club's annual banquet during
show week. The installation of the new
officers takes place November 3.

Horticultural Society.

An Executive Committee meeting
of the society was held on Friday, Octo-
ber 20, when committees were appointed
to carry on the work <>t the forthcoming
flower show, .November 7-11 inelnsive;
W. N. Kudd is manager. By the way
the society ladies are taking hold of their
part, the show promises to be a notable
one indeed. The fear now is that the
date is too early for the best display of
chrysanthemums.

Auionj; Growers.

M. Wieland, Evanston, has housed
about 13,000 carnations this year, in
quite anumberof kinds, Evanston stand-
ing first with 4,100 plants; Mary Wood,
Diiybreak and McGowan next; then
Goldfinch, Armazindy, General Maceo,
Mrs. Bradt, G. H. Crane, Mrs. Frances
Joost, White Daybreak, Gold Nugget,
Mclba, Maude Adams, Edna Craig,

IF YOU WEED ROSES

Bend ua your list for prices.

THEC.A.REESERCO.

URBANA, OHIO.
^Vliolesale Rose Orowers.

Mennua ttie Flurlats' Exchange when writing.

GIVE US LIBERTY!

THIS WILL BE THE CRY WHEN THE PLANTS ARE ALL SOLD.

The rtemanii for the New^ Crimson-Scarlet Rose I^IBERTV has been so great
that OVR STOCK FOR MARCH DELIVERY IS ALL SOLD. We are now

booking tor April, and as all oruers are tilled strictly in ro a ion, tluribts who have not as
yet secured their stcck fch, uld order at once.

OWN ROOT PLANTS. FROM 2U INCH POTS.
50 rinnlH orinore and less thiin 100, .30c. each

100 l»lnuIM anil up to IIKX) 'J.'ic. each

1000 I'lunlK Mv) uv.r S'iOO.OO per 1000

3 inch pot pinnli*. ,'>c. eiirli iiililltl^Hiiil.

GRAFTED PLANTS, FROM 2K> INCH POTS.
."lO PlnnlH ormore and leas than 100, 50c. ench

100 I'lnnts and up to 1000 40c. encb

1000 I'lnntB or more SS.'JO.OO per 1000

;{ inch pot plants, 5c. each ndditionnl.

America and Governor Griggs. Mary
Wood is very promising, and appears a
good variety as grown here.

Mr. Wieland, this year, has about4,000
chrysanthemums, 5,000 violets and 75,-
000 bulbs; there is a large range in roses.
Some spot has appeared on Beauty and
the plants are b^illg treated with a dose
of lime for its eradication.

Fritz Bahr, Highland Park, is a very
successful grower of cyclamen, having
had this year some 5,000 plants, a large
part of "which are already shipped in 3
and 4 inch pots. In one liou.^e the plants
are now in 5 to 7-inch iiots. showing
flower, and will all be disiio.sed of by
Christmas. He says seed of cyclamen
may be sown as late as October 1, and
he prefers later sowing. He grows also
chrysanthemums, carnations and general

Frank Calvert & Son, Lake Forest,
have put up a span roof house which is
to be used tor keeping " boarders." They
have Princess of Wales violet now in
flower, and consider it a great improve-
ment on the California.

The Stollery Bros, will have cut all
their Yellow Queen chrysanthemums this
week; the first flowers were sent to mar-
ket October 11. Mrs. Weeks will be in
by November 10. Pink Ivory will be
good; Chad wick promises very fine,
Henry Hnrrell will make great flowers.
Maytiower has already an .S-inch
spread, but sm.h flowers take a long
time topcrli-i-t. Soinesiilendid Bonnaffon
are showing; also I'rank Hardy, with
straiglit neck. Golden Wedding looks
prime.
The News,

We are happy to say Mrs. P. J.
Hauswirth is now on a fair way to re-
covery. Phil, himself met with an acci-
dent, by being thrown from the cars; for-
tunately it was not serious.

The KennicottCo. are receiving a beau-
tiful bright pink carnation, a sport from
Daybreak named Mme. Chapman, the
name of which is to be changed to Grand
Rapids.

Hauswirth had the decoration at the
Auditorium for the street car magnates,
banquet, and J. C. Craig the one at
.South Chicago, for Steel Association's
meeting, during the week.

Bassett & Washburn are receiving some
flue violets from the violet king, at Mt.
Clemens; and McKellar & Winterson
some good violet stock from Louis Drehr,
of Deerfield. \ iolets are very plentiful in
this market now.

Dudenbostel <fc Muir (W. H. Muir) is a
new firm, started in the retail business
at 504 47th street.

Visitors: Henry .Smith, Grand Raiiids,
and E. G. Hill, Kichmond, Ind.

Ess.

Buffalo.

Trade Notes.

Some of the retail stores call trade
fair, others incline to complain. The Oc-
tober wedding orders have been rather
meager of any expensive floral adjuncts.
A good call for funeral flowers was in
evidence ou Monday. Flowers seem
tiniply plentiful for most calls, roses being
quite al)undant and in cases oft'ered
cheap, while violets seem in over supply.
1 he stores are given to longer hours
for business, from 9 to 10 o'clock now
prevailing for closing time. A notable
touching up in window displays can be
seen, too. Adams shows an effective
display with nephrolepis leading. Ander-
son's is resplendent in orchids, and an
abundant showing of valley. Palmer's
Beauty ;ire conspicuous at his place,
fretiuentiv arranged in stylish hamper
basket <.ifect. Scott and liebstock vie
with earli other in catlli-y.-is, improving
clir^santlu'inums and imported iialms.
Jottings.

J. J. .\lbright, a leading citizen, lias
made a gift to the city of his conserva-
tory structures, together with the collec-
tion of palms and exotics contained
therein, which for years have been his
pride, and one of only two private collec-
tions that this town has properly been
able to boast of for some years. The
Hiram Sibley (Rochester, N. Y.) collec-
tion, of a similar nature, has been pur-
chased by Prof. Oowell in tile interests of
the city, tor the further stocking of the
new conservtitorics.

S. A. Anderson and bride have returned
to home scenes, and Severn is again at
his business daily. ViDI.

ROBERT SCOTT & SON, Sharon Hill, Del. Co., Pa.

EitMtern Atcents:
ROBT. CRAIG & SON, 49lh i Market St., Phlla , Pa.

Wcnlern Agents:
BASSETT & WASHBURN, 78 Wabash Av., Chicago.

Uentlon the Florlata' Elxcbang* when writing.

The thermometer showed 12 degrees of
fro.st last Sunday morning in northern
New Jersey, and ice formed during the
lueceding night three eighths of an inch
thick. If this is a sample of the cold
waves we are to have this Winter, what
will the poor ttonst do before the swal-
lows come in .Spring. E.

WE MUST HAVE ROOM

At present, every steamer arriving in Phil-
adelphia from Antwerp has on board immense
quantities of choice plants, bought in Belgium
and Hollsnd. under special personal selection,
by GOWFRBY ASCHMANN, who has just
returned from bis European trip by the
steamer Westernland, arriving in New York
October 10th.

Please lead the following special low
quotations on first-class stock only:

AZALEA INDICA lVrl'Ji?y,'s1feli"a!

Mme. V. S. Cruysen. Vervieana, Deulsche

Perle, B. A. Alba, Doctor Moore, Apollo,

Empress of India, etc, at the rate of

$35.00 per hundred.
EICUS ELASXICA, 6 in. pots, 20 to 24 In.

hliih, S5 00 per doz
ARAUCARIA EXCELSA.S)^ in. pots,

81) CIS. ; 5 in. pots, 5o cts.
The tine, tieautiful new palm CORVPHA

AVSTRALIS, in 5 in. puts, 20 in. high,

60 Cts.
CHINESE PRIMROSES, Rupp's

strain, bloom at Christmas, 4 in., $6.00 to

S6 01) per 100.
PRIMULA OBCOKICA, 4 inch $5.00

per 10 I.
SOL APiVM (Jew's Cherry), 4 in., $5.(:0 a 100.
CVPERl'S, or UMBRELLA PALMS, 4 in.,

$7.liO per lOU.
CYCLAMEN GRANDIFLORA,

4 in , $ 1 (10 per doz. ; 5 in., $1.50 per doz.
CHRIfSANXHEMUMS, standard vars.,

mi»td,4 in..$.').OliperHiO; 5 in., $1.00per doz.
CALLA LILIES, large plants, showing

buds. 6 In., $i oil per doz.
HARDV IVV,3in. pots, 1 ft., $3.00 per 100.
DRACAENA INDIVISA, 2!^ in. pots,

»6.i'li pel 101).
STOCKS, White, Cut and Come Again,

2>t in. pots, $3.1'0 per 100.
HVDRANGEA, pink only, 6 in. pots,

$t.eO per doz ; 6 in. pots, $1.50 per doz.
When ordering plants state if pots are

wanted.
DVTCH H'VACIPJTHS, single varieties,

liuht blue, dark blue, pure white and rose,

$4,60 per 100.
VOIS SIOI>i D.4EFODIL, $17.00 a 1000.
TOURPJESOL TULIPS, $1800 per 1000.
■«VHITE ROMANS, .$1800 per 1000.
Cash With Obdek, Please.

GODFREY iSGHMANN, o.tlZ^t.. Phila.,Pa.

WnOLEBALE GROWER OF POT PLANTS.

Agent for O. Van den Plas, Lorchristy,
Belgium, for Azaleas, KbododendronB, Etc.

MpHtlnn thp FlorlatP* Exchange when writing.

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI ""t'^^Tr ^'r''

BABY PRIMROSE, 2 Inch, $4.00 per 100.
BABY PRIAIRUiSE, 3 Inch, special value,

$6.00 per too.
S. BATSON, Kalamazoo, Mlcli.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

BOSTON FERN ~«S

and 10 Inch pots, at tSO.OO, flSOO. and JliOOO a HO.
CASH OR KEFERENCE PLE.\SE,

L. H. FOSTER, n^ii?. Dorchester Mass.

Mention tho Florlata' Exchange when writing.

LAGEU & HURRELL,

Growers and ^\ ^% f\ II | ^\ ^
Importers of W f% \^ PI I ft^ O
JuBt arrived In fine condition, Cn tc ley a Mendelii
and Lfeliu Jonvlieanai also C. Labiata, C.
Speciosisaima. C* GnHkelliana and C'a Har-
rison lie.

Cherry Wood Baskets, Freth Moss and Peat.

°°"'"""S!.ed. SUMMIT, N. J.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing

PALM PLANTS!

liATANl AS, 4 In. pots, 18 In. high, 4 and 5 leaves
*2.U0 per doz.; ^15.00 per lUO. 6 in pots, 20 to 28 In. high,
6 haves. |6.00 per doz.; $45.00 per lUO. 3ft. In helgLt
and diameter. $2.(.>0 per plant, »22.(X) per doz. S^ to 4 ft.
In helpht and diameter, $5.00 per plant.

AKECA LtTESCENS, 4 in. pots, 22 In. high
2 and 3 plants to pot. t4.0U per doz ; 6 fn. pots, :!6 to 30
In, high, 2 and 3 plants to pot, $I'-' 00 per doz. 9, 10 and
U la. pots. 2 and 3 plants to pot. with side shoots, 5 to 6^
It. hlKh. *5.tW. t'l.SO and »12.50 per plant.

KENT! AS. In Peverai sizes, prices on application

PAM>AMIS VEITCHII. 6 In. pota, nicely
varlegaied. *l.OU per plant. 7 In. pots, nicely varie-
gated, ^1.50 per plant.

J. yv, COI^KI^KSH,

53d and Woodlawa Ave., Pblla., Pa.

Mention the Ti'lorlsta' Exchange when writing.

Asparagus Sprengen, 2H inch pots, $6.0J
Acnarafviie Tenulssimas, 2V^ inch poti',

Carex Variegata f^.l^,'' p°"' *'-^'>
Grevillea Robusta ^^^'^^ "■"'• »''^°

VirtI Pr^ E.ftrastrorgfleld-grown clumps
' '"'-L' ' .J of Prince|.B < t Wales, $8.00 per
100; California, $^00 per 100.
AH ofthe above plants are in floe condition,
and are sure to give satisfaction.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich.

Mention the PlorlsU' Bichang* when writing.

October 28, 1899.

Thb F=lorists* Exchttngb,

1085

Ie;lirole;is Mala Umm

The bandsomest decorative plant in
cultivation, $6.00 a 100; $40.00 8 1000.

Mine Is the Genuine Stock.

FRED. G. BECKER, Cambridge, Mass.

1730 CAMBRIDGE ST.
U.ntlon til. Ploiiit.' Bxohanr. whan wiitlnx-

4 inch RUBBERS All Sold

We have still a few plants, 6 Inch pots, Z feet
to Hii feet high, at 40 cents.

Top-layers, 8 to 14 iDches, at 25 cents.

RUXTON FLORAL AND NURSERY COMPANY

RUXTON, MD.

Mention the Florlpt.' Exchange when wrltlnff.

Strong 2 inch stuff, ready for
a shift, $10.00 per hundred.

J. A. PETERSON, 105 E. 4th St.,

CIKCINNATI. OHIO.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

BOSTON FERNS

Fine pot>gTOwn plants, ready for 8 and 10 Inch pots,
75 eta. and |l 00 each.
Excellent heoch-grown plants, ready for 5, 6, and
Inch pots, 40 cts., 50 cts. and 60 cte each.
Now la ihe time to order and pot up.

A. J. BALDWIN, Newark, Ohio.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Dracaeoa loiivlsa GiuiDps

From open ground, fine stuff, ready for 6, 7
and 8-inch pois. at 10, 15 and 3tc each.
CUII aV tl"e 2-inch stcck, $1.25 per 100;
OffllLAA $10.0J per 1000.

J, B. HEISS, ^H^.frYeV,'^ Dayton, Ohio.

Cash with order.

Mention the Florleta' Erchanre when writing

ACALYFHA SANDERI!

2^ In. put.B. $1,75 per dnz.; f l'^ 50 f>t>r UN). .% 1q. Block

plants, wltii lots of t-uttlngB, tr> CO per 'iuz.; $41.1 per luti.
AHparngUH Sprcn&;eri. very Hoe. 2^ in. pots.
SOc.perduz.; J3,00perl0u. C'yclaineii Uiennieiim,
4 colore, very line. ^ In. pota, $I.Ouptr doz.; $7txjperiai;
lUixetl* very fine, 3 In. poih,7dc- perdoz ; te.OUperlOO.
Cyclninen Per»«icuiit, mixed, very fine. 3 In pots,
■JSc. per doz.; fS.U) plt 100.

SEAWANIIAKA GREENUOU8ES,
P. O. Box 34. Oyster Bny, N. Y,

Jameb C. Clabk., Supt.
Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing.

FERNS. FERNS.

This year we have a line lot, all in the beat
possible shape, a good variety and nice, bushy
stock, 2J-4 in. pots. $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per lOCO;
packed in pots, 51) ota. per 100 extra, express
paid to New York.

H.WESTON SBRO., Hempstead, Li., N.Y.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

Dracaena Indivisa

From Field, Nice Stocic,
from $6.00 to $25.00 per 100.

VICK & HILL CO., Rochester, N. Y.

VTf^ntlnn the Plorlats' Exohanire when writing.

We offer in all sizes:

KENTIAS

LATANIAS
COCOS
FICUS
DRAC/GNAS

ASPARAGUS
Send a trial order. Ourstock FERNS

has never been bo large and c«- c.n ni>h.. *.«
In such fine condition ^ <" f^«" Dishes. &C.

Try a bbl. of our Pine Needle Soil for Palme and Feme.

GEO. WiTTBOLO, .,„Vrj... GHIGAGO, ILL.

lientlon the Florists' Bzehange when writing. |

$5,000 WORTH OF PALMS

At Auction, Tuesday, October 31.

COMMERCiAL PLACE CLEARINfi OUT. " 54 and se dey st,. new york.

WM. ELLIOTT & SONS

CATALOGUES NOW RBADV.

Mention the FlorUti' Exchange when writing.

SELIGINELLI DEtlTICOltTi

(MOSS FERN), strong, 2 Inch, per lOO, »2.50.
CERANIIIItIS, mixed, 2 Inch, per 100, tS.OO.
E. 1. RAWLINCS, Quakertown, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Elxchange when writing.

SMALL FERNS

In choice asEortment. out of 3 and
21/3 inch pots, for $4.C0 per 100.

I nnn OVPI AUCU inland 7 inch pots,
lUUU bll/LAmLN as fine as the best.

just right for Christmas, $6 and %9 per doz.
Cash, please. Satisfaction or money refunded.

pen 1 DIPVUAII **^*^ Van Dyke Avenue,
bCU. A. llAuKnAn, DETROIT, MICH.

Mention the Florists' Bxcbange when writing.

ARAUCARIA EXCELSA

75 cents to $2.00 each.
CCPMQ assorted, six different varieties,

rcnno, $35.00 per looo.

NEPHROLBPIS BOSTONIENSIS,

75c, to $5.00 each.
KENTIA BELMOKEANA, l
KBMTIA FOBSTERIANA, ( Lowest Prices
ARECA LUTESCENS. 1- on

LATANIA noRBONICA. I Application.
ADIANTCM CUNEATUM, J

MRS. P. B. MEISSNER,

443 CLARKSON ST., FLATBDSH, L. I.

Mention th* Plorlsti' Exchange when writing.

Gleao Ttinily Palms Cleap

FOR CA!<II. TO MAKE KOOIU.

km% Lutescens~|l^°; f^'.^- ^^ '"• "'k"-
Kentia ForslBriana^|Vf, ,'n° „ p"n^ " *°- '"«''•
Araucaria Excelsa-^ '."erBl'rcfs. "iach."^"'
Asparagus Plumosus Nanus^ '° ■ «j"i^ » \^.

5 in., :j:io.(io a iOJ. Good plants.

PanilanusVBitcliii-^n'°-,p.°!fh "'"" """"'■

I study to please every patron and pack careful-
ly tn light boxet*. I guarantee entire satisfaction
and big value for the money. We have three express
companies, Adama, American and U. S. Please say In
your order by what express company you want shipped.

CHAS. T. SIEBERT, Sta. B, Pittsburg, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Boston Ferns

M. Exaltata Bostoniensis, small
plants, $5UOperlOO; $40.00 per 1000: not less
than 250 at 11^00 rate. Larger plants, $6.00 to
$20.00 per 100,

ALSO A FINE LOT OF

Kentlas, Belmoreanaand Forsteriana, 6-in.

puts, from $1.00 to $1.50 each; 7-iD. pots, $1.60

to $8.50 each; larger plants, $3.0(1 to $10,00 ea.
Areca Lutesceiis, 50c. to $3.00 each.
L,ataulas, from $4.00 per doz., to $3.00 each.
Araucarias. Inrtro plants, 75c. to $1 50 ea.
AsparaKUS Plumosus, $1.00 to $1.50 doz.
AsparaKus HpreuKerl, 3H in. pots,

$1.5*1 per doz.
Asparatfus Teuulssltnns, 2H in. pots,

75c. tier doz.; 3H in. pots, $1.25 per doz.
Rubber Plants, $6.00 to $6.00 per doz.
Primroses, 2^ in., $4.00 per 100; 8^ in.

$7.1)0 per 100.

CARNATIONS.

SCO FIslier, 300 Servla, 100
McGo-wan, $5.00 per 100.

WM. A. BOCK, No. Cambridge, Mass.

Unknown correspondents will send cash with
orders. Connected with Telephone.

Mention the Florists* Exclianga when writing.

LATANIA BORBONICA Mimu PIUDIOSUS

4lnchpots $2.50 per doz ; $30.C0 per 100. f» w |s •■ a •■ ij •■ w m. muiMVWUW

4 Inch pots $2.50 per doz ; $30.C0 per 100.

5 " 4.75 " 35.00 "

6 " 9.00 " 70.00

7 " 1.25each.andflneBpeclmen

plants from $6.00 and upwards.

Areca Lutescens, fine planta from $5.00 upwards.
Heniia Belinoreana and ForHteriana—

4 In. pots, $35.00 per 100; 5 In. pota, $50 to $75 per 100;
6 In. pots, $1.00 to $1.".^ each; 7 In. pots, $1.75 to
$2.00 each ; larger plants, well grown, rrom $2.50 and
upwards.

Plicfnlx reclinala, 4 In. pota, 25c. each, $20 per 100;

5 In. pots, 40c. each, $35.00 per 100 ; 6 In. pots, 60c. each,
$55.00 per lOU; 7 Id. pots. $1.25 each.

Phcpnix C'nnarienslN, Rupicola and Recli-
nata, fine specimen plants, from $3.01.1 to $5 ai each.

CocOH Weddelinnn, from 2 In. pots, $1.50 per doz.

CCRIIC Fine assortment, 2>rjln.pota, $3.00 per 100:

rCnna 3 iQ. pota. $6.00 per 100.

Nepbrolrpis Compacta Nana—
3 in. poU, $8.00 per 100.

ASPARAGUS fl>nlSS:'£i: lach."'"'' *"» ' ^"'-

CMIi ty ^ '■>' P""' $1'^ per 100;

amiLHA 3 in. pots, $2.50 per 100.

JOHN BADER, Troy » III, Allegheny, Pa.

L. D. TELBPHONE 872.
Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

Palms Cheap

pots high, leav

Areca liulescens — 2J^ i)~& 2-3

b 10-12 3-4

" 4 13-15 3-4

iii 18-20 3-4

3 lt'-12 3-4

4 15-18 3-4
.3 10-12 4-5

15-18 4-5

18-20 4-5

10-12 3-4

15-18 .3-4

20-24 3-4

12-15 4-5

18-20 6-»l

2K-30 5-7

12-15 4-5

18-20 s-i;

Areca Rubra..

4

Lntania Borbonica..3

..4
" " ..5

SeaforlhiaElegans..3

..4

•' " ..6

Corypha Australia..!

..5

" " ..B

ChamtrropsExcelHa 4

PricH

'8 per 10

$0,35

.60
1.20
1.60

.70
1.50

.65
1.40
3.50

.80
1.311
2.75
2.00
4.00
500
2.00
4.0O

Price
perlOO
»3.00

6.00
11.00
15.00

6.00
13.00

5.00
13 00
32.00

7.00
13.00
25.00
l.i.00
35.00
45.00
15.00
35.00

These plants are all strong and ready for
larger pots. All orders must be accompanied
by the cash. Address all orders to

W. J. HESSER, PLATTSMOUTH, NEB.

M.ntton th. IHorlBt.' Exchange whAn wrltln*

2 Inch, flne per 100, $5 00

BOSTOBi FERNS.

From bench per 100, $5.00 to $15.00

SEI.AGIMEI,I.A EMSIELIANA.

3 inch, flne per dozen, 75 cts.

BECOIMA ALBA PICTA.

2 inch per 100, $1.50

CUT SMILAX.

In large or small quantities.
SatlBfactlon Guaranteed. Cash with Order.

GEORGE L MILLER. Newark, Ohio.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlne

15.000 LATANIA BORBONICA

Fine plants of exceptionable value, viz:

100 1000

2 characterized leaves, 12 to 16 in. $15.00 $126.00
2 to 3 " " 4 in. pots,
15tol8in 20.00 150.00

4 to 5 characterized leaves, 5 in.
pots, 18 to 20 in 26.00

5 to 6 characterized leaves, 6 to 6

in. potP, 18 to 2(1 In 40.03

CALADIVIMS, fancy sorts,
named, large dry hulbs 10.00

BiOTA AUREA NANA.

The finest of all the Biotas, hardy North, is
also used for decorative purposes where it is
too cold and exposed for palms. Plants from
open ground with balls of earth.

100 1000

12 to 15 inches $13.00 $100.00

16 to 18 *' 20.00

24 to 30 " 40.00

EVERBEARING PEACH.

A desirable variety, fruit ripens for three
months, budded trees, 3 to 5 feet, $10.00 per l(lO

OVER ONE ACRE OP GLASS...

350 ACRES IN NURSERY STOCK.
^^Send for Trade List and Descriptive Catalogue

p. J. BERCKMANS CO.,

Frultland Nurseries, - - Augusta, Ga.

M*nfloT, *h» TMnH.t*' 1BTehanr» »rh«n vrrltlnv

TRY SOMETHING NEW

In Your 'Winter Flo-werlng: Plants.

El^ I ^\ A ^^ All pot grown, set with bud, handled as eaB.v as an Azalea
rC I ^^ /% ^J with similar treatment. Cash prices lor October delivery.

Erica Melnuthern, 4 Inch $20.00 per 100; $180.00 per 1000. 7 Inch $9.00 per doz.

" I'eraolutu alba, 4 Inch 18.00 - 150.00 " 6 •' 6.00

" " rosea, 4 Inch 18.00 - 150.00 " 6 " 6.0O "

" Reiternilnans, 4 Inch $18.00 per 100; $150.00 per 1000.

" Cnpreasiana, 4 loch 1800 " 150.00 "

'* wnmoreana, 6 Inch $6.00 per doz.

Larger sizes and other varieties at reasonable prices.

H. D. DARLIHGTON, Flushing, Long Island, NEW YORK.

Mention the Florlata* Bxchanga when writing.

CHAS. D. BALL,

PALMS and Decorative Plants

■V HARDY, PERFECT STOCK.

PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION.

HOLMESBURQ, = = PHILADELPHIA, PA,

Mention the FlorUta' Excban«« when wrltlnc.

1086

Thb Florists' Exchange.

J. K. ALLEN,

Wholcaale Commission Dea er In

CUT FLOWERS

57 W. 'ZSth Street, New York,

Orders by mall or teleprapb promptly attended to.
Telephone, i67 Madison bquare.

ROSES. Blue and White VIOLETS, specialties.

W. S. ALLEN,

■7 We»t jSth St., New York.

BLAUWELT & GUTTMAN,

36 W. 27th St.. NEW YORK.

Wesale Comn Florisls I

ConBlgnmente of flrst-clasa stock solklted.

Orders by mall or telegraph receive the best ot

attention. CF* 'Phonk 129J Madison bq.

CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE

404-412 E. 34th St., N. Y., near Ferry.
ODen every Mornlog at 6 o'clock i. si. for the

Sale ot Cut Flowers.

This 18 not a commlBFlon house ; the market

coDBlsts of Individual stands.

Wall Space for Advertising Purposes to Kent.

J. DONALDSON, SECRETARY.

WM. H. CUNTHER,

Wholesale Florist

VIOLETS AND CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

Consignments Solicited.

30 West 29th St.. New York.

Telephone. SSI Madleon Square.

MICHAEL A. HART,

Wholesale & Commission Florist,

44 W. 20th St., New Tort.

Telephone, 32B Madison Sq.

All klndfl of Roses. Violets and Carnations a

Specialty.

ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.

JULIUS LANG,

Wholesale Florist

63 WEST SOtU ST.

OoulKnmenta Solicited. NEW TOMK.

FRANK MILLANG,

Wholesale Commislon Dealer in

CUT FLOWERS

408 E. 34th St., NEW YORK CITY.

Cut Flower Exchange.

Telephone Call, 299 nladlson Square.

THE NEW YORK GUT FLOWER GO.

IIO-I2I West 23d Street,

112-114 West 24th Street.

I«:epliot6 733-18lh. NEW YORK.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders

HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES

Beauties, Meteors, Brides and Bridesmaids are lUe leaders.

The lilKliest
Ijrrade of ...

al'ways on
band ...

A SPECIALXV-

JAMES McM ANUS, r.,9 Ja^iT?.^°y.u„re. 50 W. 30th St.. NEW YORK

McKELLAR & WINTERSON,

"Wholesale Commission Jobbers

In Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturers of Wire Work.

45, 47, 49 WABASH AVENUE, ■ ■ CHICAGO, ILL.

WALTER F. SHERIDAN,

Wholesale Commission Dealer In ^UT rLOWLrvS

39 W. 28th STREET, NEW YORK.

Receivitig Extra QuaUty AM, BEAUTIES and all other varieties of Roses.
TELEPHONE 902 MADISON SQUARE. CARNATIONS.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Namef and VarletlM

A. BBAnTT, fancy— special. .

" extra

No.l

" Culls* ordinary.

Bride

Eridesmaid

Hoste

,* Jacqueminot

S K. A. Victoria

•• La France ordinary....

O '* extra

BC Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Plerpont Morgan..

NlptietoB

Papa Gontler

Perle

Souv. de Wootton

obCHIDS— Cattleyas

CypripediumB

Dendroblum formosum. .

" others

r Inf^r grades, all colors..

i, I White

' Standard 1 Pink.,

New York

Oct. 27, 189!

• Varieties') Red

S (Yel.&Var...

•Fanct— ( White .
' Pinli .

; (.The highest } ^^^

BoKtoo

Oct. 26, 1899

Philadelpbia

Oct. 25. 1899

MOORE, HENTZ& NASH,

WHOLESALE

Commission Florists,

I,n<ateil In Salesrooiu of the
New York f'ut Flower Co.

I19-I2I W. 23d St., New York.

Telephone 7tS 18th 8t.
Mention the Florisu' Exchange when writing.

— Kradea of , „ , n tt
C9 standard var) {. Yel.&Var..

i. Novelties

Adiantdm

asparagds

CHiiYeANTHKMnM8, orilinary

Ch RY8ANTHEMUM8, fancy.. . .
G LADIOLnS

Lilies

Lily of the Valley

Mignonette— ordinary

" fancy

Smilax

Tdberoseb

Violets

10.00 to 25.00
8.00 to 10.01'
4.00 to 6.01'
1,00 to

.60 to

.50 to
.... to
.... to
3,00 to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
1.00 to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
I. 00 to
.... to ....
15.00 to SO.Oli
to ....
13.00 to 16.01

.... to ....

.3') to

.35 to
.35 to

.35 to
.35 to

2.00 to

3 00 to

2.00 to

3.00 to

2.00 to
.35 to
30.00 to 35.00
.. to

611 to 5.00
12.00 to 25.00

1.00 to 3.0(1

1.00 to

2.00 to

1.00 to

.... to

8.00 to 10.00

.... to 2.00
25. to .75

3.0(

4.00
4.00

4.0(1
3.0li

4.00
2.00

4.00

1.00
1.00
1.0(
1.0(
1.01
3.00
3.0!
3.0(1
3.0(1
3.00
.60

00
3.00
3.00

2(1.00 to 35.00
8.00 to 16.00
6.00 to 10.00
2,00 to 4.0(
2.00 to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to 10.00
.... to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
.... to
25.00 to 35.00
.... to

.... to

.... to
.60 to

1.00 to

1.00 to

1.00 to

1.00 to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to
.60 to

.... to 50.00

.... to

4.00 to 6.00

8.00 to 16.00

.... to

.... to

3.00 to

1.00 to

.... to
10.00 to 12.00

.... to 2.00
.35 to 1.00

6.00
8. Oil

6.00

4.00

.75
1.26
1

1.25
1.25
1.60
1.60
1.50
1.6(1
2.00
1.00

4.01
3.00

Baltimore

Oct. 36, 1899

BuHalo

Oct. 23. 1899

■J6.C0 to 35.00
30.00 to 2). 00
10.00 to 21. Ol
2.00 to 10.01
3.00 to 5.0(1
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
2.00 to
4.00 to
.... to
3.00 to
3.0c to
.... to
3.00 to
3.00 to
.... to ...
40.00 to 50.01
.... to ....
.... to ....
.... to ....
.25 to
.50 to
.60 to
.60 to
.50 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
.... to
.75 to
35.00 to 6C.00
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
.60 to

.... to ....

10.00 to 16.00

.20 to .6(1

.60 to 1.00

6.00

8.01
4.00
6.00

s'ck'i

4.00

sioo

3.00

.35
1.6(1
1.50
1.5
1.61
2.0(
2.00
2.00
2M

i'.oi'

4.00
3

to
to

13.00 to 20.00
6.00 to 10.00
2.00 to 4.00
2.00 to
.... to
.... to

s.oo to

2.00 to
4.00 to
.... to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
1.00 to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to

.75 to
1.35 to
1.35 to
1.35 to
1.35 to

.... to

.... to

... to

.... to

.... to

.... to
30.00 to 60.00

.... to
3.00 to 10.00
13.00 to 16.00

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to
10.00 to 20.00

.... to ....

.... to .5(

4.00

4.00
3.00
6.00

6'.66
3'.6o

2,00
8.00

1.00
1.60
1.60
1.6(1
1.50

3.5
.26

.60

30.00 to 30.00
10.00 to 20.00
5.00 to 10.00
1.00 to 5.00
1.00 to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
1.00 to
.... to
1.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to

.60 to

.75 to

.75 to

.75 to

.75 to
1.50 to
1.60 to
1.60 to
1.50 to
.... to

.75 to
40.00 to 61.00

.... to ....
3.00 to 8.00
8.00 to 16.00

.... to ....

.... to ....
3.00 to 4.00

.... to ....

.... to ....
10.00 to 16.00
.... to

.30 ro 1.00

5.00
6,00

5.00

5.00

3!66
3.00
3.00

.76
1.25
1.26
1.26
1.25
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00

i'.oo

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see oar Oorrespondence Oolamns.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

Asparagus Plumosus

Chrysanthemums

Mignonette

Brides

'Maids

American Beauties

WELCH BROS.

PROPniETORS

GITY HALL GUT FLOWER MARKET,

Kaiserins

Meteors

Carnots

Violets

Valley

Carnations

1 5 PROVINCE ST. — 9 CHAPMAN PL.

Can furnish at short notice. Prices according to quality of goods. Long Distance Telephone. 2161 and 2071.
Mention th<k inorlat^* mxebanRr. whMi wrttlnc

SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,

"WTliolesale F'lorist

ComraoLcing October 16th, will bi> opi'n

from 12.01 A.M. Mondays to lo P.M. Saturdays.

.A.3^^. BE.A.TJTIE1S an-A "V.A.IjXjE"2" OiJ-r Specialties.

1612-14-16-18 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA, PA

We have a Hne
grade of every-
thing in market
at present.

Send us a Trial
Order and we
will do the rest.

EDW. C. HORAN,

47 West 28th Street,

NEW YORK.

CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE.

Telepltone,

421 Madison Sq.

Receiving Daily

Fine

PRES. CARNOT

KAISERINS,

METEORS,

BEAUTIES,

Etc.

VIOLETS MY SPECWITY!

Hold at \\ Iioleeale on Coiiiinlswion.
Consianineiits of Good Violets So-
licited. Send for ShippiiiK Tnet*.
I'roinpt Keiurns Made Wei kly.

GEORGE SALTFORD, 50 w st 29!h St..

TcleptioDt? 1304 UCUU VnDI^

MadlBun Square. wtw iviniv.

Frank H. Trabndlt. CnABLKs Sohenck.

TRAENDLY & SCHENCK,

Wholesale Florists,

33 W. 28lh St. and CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE,

NEW YORK.

Telephone, 270 Madison Sq.

""""Consignments Solicited.

JOHN YOUNG,

Wholesale Florist

61 WEST 28th ST.,

NEW YORK.
CYCAS PALM LEAVES Always on Hand.

HICKS & CRAWBUCK.
Commission Florists,

108 LIVINQSTON ST.,

Consignments Solicited. BROOKLYN, N,Y.

liiffeii I laDgjahf,

CUT FLOWERS. STRICTLY WHOLESALE

, 19 Boerum Place, BROOKLYN. H. Y.
Open to receive Conslanments of
CHOICE FLOWERS at any time.

U, W. TOUNQ.

J. B NTieBNT, JR.

YOUNC & NUGENT,

Wholesale Commission Florists,

42 West 28th St., New York.

^"Telephone 8065 Madlnon Sunare.

ORDERS hy MAIL or TH.EGKAPH
RFXEIVE SPECIAL ATTENTION.

Wholesale Florists,

Alwar* •■ Hh4i
CARNATION*,
BRIDESMAIDS,
IRIDES.

JOBBERS in

FLORISTS'

SUPPLIES

FLORISTS' VASES.

Hortlcittaral AKtloaaers.
84 HawlbY 8TRIBT. BOSTON.

WM. J. BAKER,

Wholesale Florist,

1432 So. Penn Square,

jtjtPHILADELPHIA, PA.

DUMONT & CO..

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

Ko. 180S Filbert St., PhlUdelpUs.

'PHOira, 89S8 D.

MeDtlon tJbe Florists' Bxcban^e when wrltlnK.

October 2S, 1899.

Thb Florists' Exchkngb.

1087

Headquarters in Western New York

FOR

ROSES, CABHilTIONS

And all kinds ol Seasonable Flowers.

WM.F. HASTING, wholesale
481 Washington street. Commission

Buflalo. N. Y. FlOfisI

Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies & Wire Designs.

FRED. EHRET,

Wholesale Florist |

1403 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE,
•> PHILADELPHIA.

WM. J. MOORE,

Wholesale Florist,

36 South 16th St., Phila., Pa.
Consignments ol First. class Stock Solicited.

t^~I should like to hear from a few good
Carnatlou growers. Telephone conDectlon.

GEO. M. MOSS,
Wholesale Florist

32 South 17th SL, PHIUIDELPHIA, PA.

Long Distance Thone, 14330 D.

Conslgnmenta of choice R08E9, CAKNATI0N8,

VIOLETS solicited.

Fine VALLEY In stock at all times.

LEO NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist

N.W.Cor. 13th and Filbert Sts.
'-■'p"h'o?il!4"§!94 D. Philadelphia.

Coniigomfiit* oT Cholc« V&Ury and Ro«ps Solicited.

EDWARD REID,

Wholesale Florist

1626 Ransteid St., PHILADELPHIA,

Bet. Market and Chestnut Ste.

ALL CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON.

Tklephons 3966 A.
Mention the Florlta* Exchange when writing.

REINBERG BROS.

WHOLESALE GROWERS OF ^e can fill all orders on short notice

Cipaa with all leading varieties of ROSES

I I 4i Hb I #% %A« ^ M 0 *"'' CARNATIONS. We are Headquar.

U L in I W W C r 9 ten for FINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

'°°o°r°Gl*"s SALESROOM, 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL.

600,000 FEET
OF GLASS.

Mratlon the FlorlHts' Excbanr* when writing.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND, ^^ox.:e]s^x.b

CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

No. 67 Bromfleld St. and 18 Chapman Place, BOSTON. MASS.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

BASSETT & WASHBURN,

Wliolesale Dealere and Growers of

CUT FLOWERS

76 Wabash Ave, Chicaqo, ill.
« Greenhouses at Hinsdale, III.

L. D. Thone at CUcagq, Main 223.

L. D. 'Phone at Hinsdale, No. 10.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

KENNIGOTT BROS. COMPANY,

Wholesale Cnt Flowers

42 and 44 E. Randolph Street,

CHICAQO, ILL.

WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY.

MentioD the Florl.ts' Bxcb&ng« when wrlUoK.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Namea and Varieties

Cblcago

Oct. 26, '91

A. Bkautt, fanoy— special.

' " extra

No. 1

" CuUs & ordinary

Bride

Bridesmaid

Hoste

^ Jacqueminot

a> K. A. Victoria

«*» La France, ordinary...

O '* extra

Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan.

Nlphetos

Papa Oontier

Perle

Souv. de Wootton

ORCHIDS— Cattleyas

Cypripediums

Dendroblum formosum..

" others

f Inf'r grades, all colors.
M ( White....

c Standard ) Pink

* VarietibisI Hed

•— ( Yel.&Var.

g »Panot— i White....

■- ("The higherti J P'°^

n grades of 1 Ked..^...
C9 standard Tar) \ Yel.&Yar.

l^ Novelties

Adiantuh

Abparaods

Asters

CHKVsANTHEjarMSordin'y

C'lRYSANTHEMDMS, fancy.
G LA DIOLUS

Lilies

Lily or the Valley

Mignonette— ordinary.. . .

'* fancy

Smilax

Tuberoses

Violets

30.00-35.00
18. OC— 25.00
10.00—15.00
4.00- 6.00
2.00- 4.00
2.00— 4.00

2.00— .1.0(1
3.00- 5.00

2.00— 5.00

2.00— 3.00

30. 00-40. 00
15. 00-18. 0(

50— .76
l.OO- 1.60
l.OO- 1.60
l.OC- 1.60
1.00- 1.60
2.00- 3.01
2.00— 3.00
2. CO— 3.00
2.00- 3.00

"j\— i!dii

40.00-50.00

6.00-10.00
-'0.00-35. 00

- 4.00

- 3.00

10.00—16.00
"46- i!26

St. I.oula

Oct. 23, '99

Cincinnati

Oct. 24 '99

15. 00-20.00
8.00—13.60

3.00— 4.00
3.00— 4.00

3.00- 6.00

3.00-
3.00-

4.00
3.00

.75

1.00
..- 1.61
..— 1.60
..- 1.61
..- 1.60
..— 2.0(1
..- 3.00
..— 3.0(1
..— 2.00

!!— iico

6.00-12.60
15.00-35.00

3.00- 6.00

13!66-16!66
"is- "46

-10.00
-35.00

3.00-
3.00-

4.0(1
4.00

3.00- 6.0(>

2.00- 3.00

-40.00
-33.01

.75-
1.25-
1.25-
l.UO-

1.00
1.51
1.51
1.26

2.00- 2.50

8.00-
16.00-

10.00-
"56-

13.00
-16.76

13.00
■ "76

Milwaukee

Oct. 23, '99

Pittsburg

Oot.24, '9i

JO.OO— 25.00
16.50—18.00
10.00—12.6(1
4.00-6.00
3.00— 5,(X1
3.00- 5.00

4.00— 6.00

4.00— 6.00

50.00-30.0(1
16.00-18.00
8 00—12.0(1
6.00- 7.00
2. on— 4.00
2.00- 4.00

1.10— 1.60
l.nO- 1.60
1.00— 1.60
1.00— 1.60
1.00— 1.6('
2.00—3.00

2.00— 3.e('

3.00— 3.00
2.00— 3.00

!!!!- '!76

3.00- 4.00

.7.5- 1.0(

75- 1.00

.75- 1.0

.75- 1.0

1.25— 2.00

1.25— 2.00

1.35— 2.00

1.25- 3.00

"75- i.oo

35.00—60.00

sloo— Km

8.00—30.00

16.(0-18.0(1 10.00-16. 00
"M— i!5(l "30— i"25

Toronto

Oct. 24, '99

10.00—15.00

2!o6— 6!66
2!66- 4!66

2.110- 6.00

2.00- 6.(0

1.60- 4.00

.—25.00
.-12.50

■ 3.00
- 3.00

50— 1.60
30.00—50.00

3!66- 8!6o
8.00-16.00
4.00— f.OO
3 OP- 4.00

10.00—16.00
.40- ....
...— .75

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see oar Oorreapondence OolamnB.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

WIETOR BROTHERS,

BUOOKHBOaS TO

ROQBRS PARK FLORAL CO,,

Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers

OFFKJK AND BALKBROOM,

61 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO.

Head(ina^t«tii/»r AMKKICAN BEAUTIES.

WHOLESALE

FLORIST

1322 Pine Street,
ST. LOUIS, MO.

C. A. KUEHN,

WHOLESALE FLORIST.

1122 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo.

A COMPLETE LINE OF WIRE DESIGNS.

HOLTON i HUNKEl CO.,

WHOIESUE FLORISTS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Manufacturers of Wire Designs.

457 MllwaukeeSt. MILWAUKEE, WIS.

•Phono Main «H. P. O. Boi 103.

CUT BLOOMS

CARNATIONS, $1.50 and $2 per 100.

VIOLETS, DOUBLE and SINGLE,

50 cts. and 75 cts. per 100.

EVENDEM BROS- Williamsport. Pa.

CUT FLOWERS

Direct out of Greenhouse.

DrkOIPC Kalserln, - $3.00 per 100.
AiUOXilS 'Maids, - - 2.00 per 100.

CARNATIONS fer^flnr "*• '"" °°"
CHRYSANTHEMUMS at $10.00 per loo.

CARL E.

Nerccr Floral Co.

XAUBE,

- TRENTON, N. J.

GUT FLOWER BOIES

Three awards for superiority.
Send for illustrated list. . . .

EDWiBDSOOBKEB.SSB'

Mention the Flortotaf Rtohange when wrltlas.

■

Commercial Violet Culture 'T.™"

HSMGIIS PLIOSBS WW :SS^s'l;i:

SPECIAL OFFER.

ALL THE CHOICEST VARIETIES IN

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

First Class Flowers. A1 Stock.

■wre are the Dlstrlbutln;; Agents of the Largest, Best aud Most
Reliable Gro'ners in this vicinity.

First-class Tea Roses, '"2" n°V2'nrn';;ir

GET ACQUAINTED WITH US AND OUR PRICES.

Tlieso flowers ;ire selected stock, no inferior blooms among them.
yiS- Send us a trial order and you will t»e sure to order again. -S^

A Choice Lot of 'MUMS being received daily.

We are receiving Extra Quantities of AMERICAN BEAUTIES. ROSES, CAR-
NATIONS, VALLEY, VIOLETS, SMILAX, ASPARAGUS, Eu. WILD SMILAX

always on hand.

PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO,,

LIMITED '

705 Penn Avenue, PITTSBURG, PA.

SAM'L 5. PENNOCK, Wholesale Florist,

1612-14-16-18 LUDLOW ST., PHILADELPHIA.

Mention the Plorlsta' Exchange when writing.

1088

The F=i-ORists'

■XCHHNGE.

H0TE8 BY THE W|Y.

Cleveland, O.— E.H.Cushman has, at
time of writing, October 17, a large ar?a
of dahlias as yet untouched by frost. He
shipped iu a load from Kuclid for a wed-
ding decoration executed by .Smith &
Fetters, the largest of tlie season. A cac-
tus variety named Lyndhurst, a brilliant
scarlet, is a gem among dahlias. It is a
flue seller.

Wm.Brinker has enlarged his seed store
fully one-half and has now an up-to-date
estahliahment.

A. Graham & Son illustrate their ideas
of e.xpansiou by adding a rose house,
25x12,") feet. Meteor is doing well here.
Carnations look rtrst-class: a house of
Jubilee iu crop Is a sight worth seeing.
It is the only scarlet grown by Messrs.
Graham, who also consider Flora Hill
the best all-around white. It blooms
freely when planted out of doors, ami
suffers no check wheu transplanted on
the bench.

August Schmitt is of the same opinion.
H« thinks higlily of White Cloud and
grows it for a late cro|i, it beiug some-
what shy in starting up, but does splen-
didly later on. The (iucen of .\utumu is
well represented; the pretty little pom-
pon is grown extensively and finds a
ready sale. An emergency boiler has beeu
added, with increased coal capacity.

H. A. Hart is first in the field with
Marion Henderson, Glory of the Pacific,
Montmort and Bergmann chrysanthe-
mums. He has a grand lot and beat his
neighbors b.ysome days. Carnations are
flue. Victor, which is usually so good,
did not do so well out of doors this sea-
son, but is picking up raphlly. Flora
Hill, White ('loud and Evelina are the
whites grown here.

Gordon Gray and F. W. Zeichmanu
have exteusive plants and raise much
stock, chiell.v for patrons who decorate
at the principal cemetery.

.1. M. Gasser is receiving fine cuts of
roses and carnations from his [dace at
Rocky River. He reports a very busy
opening.

I'Ai.NE.'ivn.LE, O.— Storrs & Harrison
Co. report an unusuall.v busy plant
trade, and excellent prospects for the
nursery season now opening.

Detkoit, Mich. — T. lireitnieyer & Sons
report a highly satisfactory opening,
and are preparing for theirannual chry.s-
anthenium sliow. That worthy fellow,
Phil, informs me this private view is
taken advantage of by thousands, and
those who have seeu the handsome store
can imagine what effect can be attained
when filled with high-class stock artistic-
ally arranged.

I met that indefatigable artistic deco-
rator, Wm. Dilger (who did so much
to ward decorating ourConvention Hall),
busily engaged in building a rockery in
the lireitnieyer lousi'rvator.v, and those
who have seen siM'ciinens of his handi-
work at Grcis.se Point, will not be sur-
prised to ku'iw his tame has reached to
the East, notably Philadelphia, where he
will shortly erect a flneindoor rockery in
the conservatory of one of our wealthy
citizens.

Gus. H. Taepke is one of the few who
clings to Tidal Wave: so long as it does
so well here it will always have a
place. Evelina looks fine— a sheet of bud
and bloom. It is dwarf compared with
Flora Hill planted alongside, but for
short-stemmed work it cannot be sur-
passed.

Geo. Leadley will move into the capa-
cious store now occupied by J. F. Sulli-
van, who will be located near bis former
stand.

.Asman & Dunn have completed the re-
building of their plant destroyed by fire
and have now a modern retail establish-
ment with the indispensable attractive
(iffice and show house.

Geo. Kackham is Fending iu some of
the finest carnations ever seen so early in
the season. W. M.

Bridgeport, Conn.

Geo. Whiti'head has opened a store at
188 State street. Fred. .Tackson, for 12
years foreman at the West End Floral
Gardens, is uow manager of Whitehead's
store.

.las. E. Beach has built two new rose
houses in the latest style; he now has
one of the finest jilaces in the vicinit.v.
His chr.vsanthemums are excellent. Wm.
Pennie is foreman atthe West End Floral
Gardens, succeeding Fred. Jackson.

Horan & Son have also been building
new houses.

.Tohn Reek's place looks very good. He
has built a new violet house. F. L.

Cypress
Greenhouse Material.

We are the pioneers in Clear Cypress Greenhouse Material. We
discovered that Cypress is better than any other wood for green-
houses from top of posts up and we introduced it, and fought for it
against many prejudices, and finally succeeded in bringing it into
general use.

Others have attempted to follow where we lead, others are trying
to reap what we sowed, but we have the experience and are recog-
nized as e.xperts in greenhouse construction.

"Write for Circulars
or Estimates.

Lockland Lumber Co.

LOCKLAND, OHIO.

U^otlon tbe FlorlBf Kx^htinKf wb»n wrltlpit

SHIPPING AND MARKETING TAG.

WATERPROOF, LINEN BACIiED. (Cnt Bhows life size.)

25

Carnations

....Qrown by

F. A. BLAKE,

ROCHDALE, MASS,

Preserve your Identity on the stock yoii retail or send Into market by the use of our Waterproof Shipping and
Marketing Tag. Beat Adyertlsement Out.

Price, 1000. «'i.OO: 2000. ft3.50i 3000. !»4.50! 5000. Sfi.OO. Willi Hirings inserted
add $1.00 per order. Cnsh with order. T^nmplept on applicatioi).

THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, -

P. O. Box 1697, NEW YORK

STANDARD FLOWER POTS

First Quauity. Oriam Ooioii*
1<K In., per 1000. .12 40 | 3^ in., per lOOO.t 4 99

2 in., " .. 2 76 4 in., " « 20
2K in., " .. S 3S S in., ** 10 SO

3 in., " .. 4 70 I 6 in, •• 16 60

Paokagea extra.

C.HENNECKECO.'""-^'}^"'
STANDARD FLOWER POTS!

Packed In nnall crates, easy to haDdle.

Price per crate

Price per crate
120 7 In. pota In crate, t4.20
60 8 ^' " 3.00

48 9
4810
2411
2412
1214
16

3.(
1.80
3.60
4.80
4.80
4.50
Send for price list

150021n. pots In crate, $4.88
1500 2!J; f' •' 5SS

1500 2^
10003

800 3H

5004

3205

144 6

Seed pans, same price as pots. ,

of Crllnders for Cut Flowers. Hanging Baskets, Lawn
Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off for caali with order.

HILFINCER BROS. POTTERY,

OR---- FORT EDWARD, N . Y,

AuGUBT RoLKKB & 8oN8, New Tork Agents,

52 Dbt Stebbt, Nbw Yobk City

Wftntlon the norlati' Eichanre when writing

Detroit.

It is some time since Detroit has been
lieard from, but we are now rested up
after the good time at the convention
and have caught up with our vvorli, so
we'll try and come out of our shell
again.

Business has beeu very good until the
ver.v warm weather came on, which has
had a tendenc.y to checli trade, but flow-
ers have been scarce since the frost. We
are, however, catching up again now.

There are some changes in business
locations on the avenue; J. F. Sullivan
has moved into a much better store far-
ther down town.

H. G. Flammerhas opened up a retail
place at 231 Woodward avenue, so that
we now have four retail places in one
block.

A. I'^rgusou has retired from the retail
and will confine himself to the wholesale
trade in the future.

The Florists' Club thought the offlcers
did so well last year that they re-elected
them for another .vear; the members are
looking forward to the annual outing to
Mt. Clemens to visit the establishment of
Breitmeyer & Sons.

Two weeks ago the writer had the
pleasureof welcoming 23 members at his
home, and strange to say they found no
fault either with him or his stock.

Thebowllngfever is beginning to show
symptoms of breaking out again.

Rag.

^^fc

BRANCH J||l , ' I j 1 l|'0|l, I ^CTORY.

vwreh0vses>m.^l4»^^ 713-719
kearn0AnA ]|/;M Wharton
-^{0mk0'^ . St.-
Jersey (m.l^ J/ *>'f*-^ (l^fc-^-
JACKSAVEiPEARsoU-^f PhiLADEIPWA
Ibnc|suNp(iit.KY. "jrA"

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

STANDARD ♦ POTS.

We are now ready to supply a superior
quality of Poti In unlimited quantltlei.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.

A. H. HEWS & CO.,

NORTH CAMBRIDGE, - MASS.

Mention tb« Florlats' Exehanff* when wrltlnc

»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»<

BOVE PlEIIL

By the Bag:,

Tou or Carload. *

Br WRITE us FOR QDOTATIONS.

♦ ELLIS & POLLWORTH

♦ MILWAUKEE, WIS. ♦
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦•»»•»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ »»4

Mention the FlorlaU' ExcbanKe when wrtUnc.

The Florists'
Hail Association

[nsures l',5i)O.0fl0 square feet of glasB
and has «6,S0O.OO Reserve Fund.

For Particulars Address

JOHN G.ESLER.Sec'y, Saddle River, N.J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

SHEEP MAIMURE

Cleaned and prepared expressly for florlBte use.

\ou will Ond it the genuine article. For reference

to ItB being flrat-claBB, I refer you to Henry F. Mlchell.

1018 Market Street, Phlladelpbla, Pa. Trial bags of 150

Iba., $2.50; per ton, $25 UO. H ton at ton rate.

Cash With Obdkb.

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

IOI2 Ontario St., PHILA., PA.

Mt'ntlnn t)n. FloiiBta' Ezchange whpn writing

GEORGE RIPPERGER,

SHEEP MANURE

I have now on hand a large qnantlty of
Al SHKEP MANURE. ^rSend for Price

LlBt and Sample

Best Fertilizer for Top DresBliiff.

»rrL*v?n''tri'tf • LONQ ISHND CITY.

Monlinn thp FIotIhTb' Kxchange when wrltiPtt

SHEEP MANURE

Thoroughly pulverized and ready for im-
mediate application. Special prices to Fiorista
and Seedsmen in lots of 30 tons and up.
Testimonials from Agricultural Department,
University of California. Send for Sample.

GEO. C. ROEDING, Proprietor. 1

Fresno Fertilizer Works, FRESNO* CAL.

Mention the FlnrlRtB" Exchange when writing.

"NIGOMITE"

(patent)

Vaporlnsecticide

No labor required. Harmless to
bloom and foliage. A certain killer of

RED SPIDER, GREEN FLY

and all other Insect Pests.

SOLD BY SEEDSMEN.

The Tobacco Warehousing & Trading Co
LOUISVILLE, KY.

Mention the IHnrlatB' Bxchaage when wrttiiia

MUf REDUCED PRICES

You Can Grow Better
and Cheaper Plants in

JADOO

Than in any known
Compost

Send for our New Price Lists.

!!!£ American Jadoo Co.

811 FAIRMOUNT AVE.,
PHILADEI^PHIA, - PA.

For PLANTS use one-third JADOO
FIBRE and two-thirds Soil.

For BULBS use half JADOO FIBRE
and half Soil.

Mention tie Floriata* Exchange when writing.

October 28, 1899.

The F=lorists'

;XCHHNGE.

1089

American Gardening.

The regular yearly suhacription price of
American Qardenino is gl.60 pcryenr.

Subecribers for the Flokists' Exchange
and American Gardening together can secure
both papers for one year iur $2.25 net.

Address all orders.

THE FLORISTS'

p. 0. Bo.v 1697,

EXCHANGE,

NEW YORK.

udwig

INDIAN r.ARDENING...

I'ubllHbed Weekly nt Calcutta, India.

The only horticultural journal In the East. Edited by
H. St. John Jackson, F. R. H. S.

Indlati GardentniE circulates throughout India,
Burmah and C'eylon.and as an advert i si n g iiieiJi u in
the enterprtelnp Seedsinen of the United ^States
will find tt Invaluable.

Subscription: Rs. 2t)yearly, In advance. Including poet-
age. Advertising rates on application toJ.KEYMER
& CO., 1 Whltefriars Street, London, E. C, England.
Mantlon thg Florlatj' Exchange when wrltlnc

^eutscKe Qartneiy^eituiii

Largest Circulation of any German
Horticultural Publication.

Subscribers and Correspondente In every part of the
world. Profusely Illuetrated and practical articles
covering the whole field of gardening give the most
trustworthy and quickest reports about all progress In
horticulture in European and other countries.

As an Advertising Medium It offers the best facilities
for opening foreign business relations.

Published Weekly. Subscription price f3 00 per year,
mailed free to all countries. Sample copies free.

oIIer-Triurh

lAI-IXMAONEl
UeDtlon Uie F].?rlBts' Exchanre when wrlttBg.

Narserymen, Seedsmen and Florists

Wishing to do business with
Europe should send for the

"HORTICULTURAL
....ADVERTISER"

This la tbe BrItlHh Trade Paper, be-
ing read weekly by all Horticultural
traderB; It Is also taken by over 1000
of the beet Continental bouses. An-
nual subscription to cover cost of
postage, 75 cents. Address

EDITORS OF THE " H. A."

Chllwell Nurseries. NOTTS. ENGLAND.

Mention the inort»t«' Wxclutngi> wh»B wrHlnr

At The Top.

Enclosed find subscription for Exchange.
I put out no dollar that is as well invested as
this. I don't see how people can keep green-
houses without it. There's plenty ot room at
the top, and that's where the Florists' Ex-
chang-e ** is at." Yours for keep?,

Athens, Pa. EDWARD SNOW.

K?,a ] FO" HANDLING COLLECTIONS

everywhere I FoR SECURING REPORTS. . . .

FiiR INF'iKMATION WKtTE

THE NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE.

C. B. LODER, Sec'y, 271 Broadway, New York.
Mention the FlorlatH' Exchange when writing.

SKininw witE

Perfectly straight, cut 9 or 12 inches,
No. 24, in 12 lb. boxes, «1.10.

H. F. LITTLEFIELD, Worcester, Mass.

Mention the FlorlBtn' Exchange when writing.

KOMADA BROS.

MANUFACTURERS OF

Florists' Wire Designs

921 WOOD STREET,

PHILADELPHA.

Mention the Florlsti"' Kxchanee when writlnir.

Florists' Boxes

AND

flailing Packages

The Dayton Paper Novelty Co.,

DAYTON, OHIO.

IffeMlnn the T)*lnr1ert»' Vxo.b«.nce when wrltlsv

BOSTON FLOmSI LETTER CO.

Manufaoturcra Of FLOIIiSTS' LETTERS.

DlinciiMlomi •(
tbli box, ta IB.
loos by 11 la.
wide and U In.
hl^b. 3 BeetlotLi.

This wooden box nicely Htalned and Tarnlihcd,

{8x80x19 made In two eectlone. one for each slse
•tter, clTen away with flrit order of 600 letter*.

Block Letters, IH or 3 Insh tlie, per 100. $i.QQ.
Sorlpt Lattari. MOO.
Fastener with each letter or word.
Used by leading floriiti everywhere and for
••!• by all wholesale flo ists and supply dealers.

N. F. McCarthy, Treas. & nanagcr,
uS^ni BOSTON, MASS.m"iKuJi«.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

ESTABUSHED
1866

ENIL

5UCC.™ ^STEFFENS.
"oSTErFENSBROi

licatlon the FlorUt*' Elxchsuffe when wrltlus.

(Patented).

Telephone North 393

i:tT~\7--A.XiIID -A.:E=P'I-.I.A.lSrCE CO.,

-"""'■cturerso. COLUMBIA PLANT TUBS ne^Msn.'"*

, &o7de'r''o?S?di°ec°' '■"'''' Factory &, Office, 339 & 341 Clybourn Ave., Chicago.

llentloB the FlorlaU* Slxchange when writing.

REED & KELLER

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

122 W. 25th Street,
NEW^ VORK CITY,

Mention the Florlet*' Exchange when wrltlnc.

LONG'S

FLORAL

ART CATALOGUE

A Promoter of Out=of=Town Trade.

Its 16 pages include Illustrations of 06 Arrangements with priced lists, in a manner
that makes all clear to customers. Firm imprint added. Low priced in quantity.

Sample Copy, 20 cents in stamps.

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,^^X^ ..THE..

JrixORISTS'

BY

Wm. SCOTT

A Whole Library for
Commercial Florists in
One Volume.

M[ANUAL

A practical, useful and
thoroughly up-to-date
Reference Book for the
trade.

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Commercial Violet Culture, now ready.

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able; Requirements for Success; ('onstruction of Houses and Frames;
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Superbly illustrated with upward of CO plates, plans, diagrams,
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for Shipment, etc. Numerous Illustrations showing the character
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you have it in use. Compiled b.v a practical telegrapher, with the
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The Water Garden, trwkeh.

The only standard cultural work on aquatics. Written by the
best known grower in America. All florists should own a copy. It
isahandsomepublicationaswellas a most useful one. Price, $2.00.

Residential Sites and Environments, johnsom.

A practical work, by a practical man, on a subject of the highest
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features of landscape work is worth a small fortune. This book
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Price, $2.50.

Success with House Plants, hillhouse.

This is the book florists should recommend to their customers.

It is written by a woman for women, and its dissemination will

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themselves in making its merits known. Price $1.00.

The above books are published by us, and each one is standard on the subject

it treats of. Prospectuses of all or any particular one forwarded on application.

We can also supply any book on any horticultural subject, no matter where
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1090

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YOU

ENJOY

SOLD UNDER AN UNLIMITCD GUARANTEE.

SEND von CIRCULAR.
ADJUSTABLE TO ANY TEMPERATURE.

Running to your Greenhouse

at all hours of the day and night, just to see if temperature is
dangerous? The essential part to a greenhouse is an even tempera-
ture. During the coming zero nights, if temperature falls or raises
to a dangerous point, would you not like to know it?
At a small cost, install your greenhouse with our

Eleclnc Temperature loiators

and we will do the rest. Sold complete, including Electric Bell, Dry
Battery, Switch, and i6o feet of Wire. Price, $5.00. No greenhouse
or incubator is complete without it. Send us rough sketch of your
greenhouse, distance from house where bell is to be placed, and we
will gladly give yon an estimate of the whole cost.

n»lrtn th* FlorlBt*' Eichanre wbMi writing-

FOR GREENHOUSES, GRAP-

ERSES, CONSERVATORIES,

AND HOTBEDS.

VANHORNE, GRIFFEN & CO.,

GUSS

GLASS

f^nnch and American Glass. *** JT^t awSIS^s*"!"- NEW YORK

Mention tbe Floiiats* Elxebange when wrltlns.

S^&TcLAZINC^OrNT

Equally effective with large or
Last SB long as sasli j^ara.

A sure preventive of glass Bllpping,

small gfa88. Made of zinc, will not rust. ^^<,^ ^^ w^e, -o ™.,l< ...>..».
NOTICE THE HEAD] this makes them Easy to Drive and Easy
to Extract. Two HizeH, % and % Inches lopg. One pound packages
40 Cents. 1440 points ^h In. size, llMO points ^}) In. size. In a. pound.

GHAS. T. SIEBERT, Man'f'r, ^'""srs^"- Pittsburg, Pa

Tor eale by Vaugban'a Seed Store, New York and Chicago ; Henry F.
Mlchell. 1018 Market St.. Philadelphia ; Wm C. Beckert, Allegheny. Pa. ;
Schlegel & Fottler, Boston; Vannegut Hardware Co, Indianapolis;
Plttflborg Cut Flower Co., Pittsburg.
Mantloa the FlorlaU' Exehang* when writing.

C FRESH, EXTRA STRONtJ. A

^ Bales "200 to 5(10 pounds, 70 cents per 100. **
I DUST, 25-50100-250 pounds, iH cts. per D
P pound. 1 1

"L SVKACL'SE FLOWER POTS. ^

I" U. CUTLER RYERSON, 108 3d Ave. S

S NEWARK, NEW JERSEY. T

COMBINING the
^ qualities of an
absolute insect exter-
minator with those of
a vigorous fertilizer.
Recommended and in
use by the foremost
florlsta and nurserymen
tn the land. For Sale at
the Seed Stores,

ROSE MFG. CO.,

Niagara Falls, New York

Mention tho Plnrlstp" KTf'hnnec wh«'n wrlTln,;

Does not
injure^ the>"^
most sensitive
plants. Used for
fumigation or spray-
ing indoors or out.
aoo pounds of to-
bacco in one pint*
of Nikotecn .><•>• j^

Sold by .Seedsmen.
Circular free.

,5kabciiKiDipOi^

cnica^o.

ADOO FIBRE AND
ADOO LIQUID

■Will do all that is claimed
If Intelligently Used ."* J*

TRY THEM!

Hentlon tk« Florists' ETchany when wrltlne.

Mi^ntlnn the Florists' Ex^hanc-p wh^n writing

SCOL,I<AY>S

i IMPROVED

PUTTY BULB
For Qlazlne Sash, Etc^
—ALSO TBS—

PHTENT PUNT SPRINKLER

For lale by your Seedsman
or lent, poitpald, for 81 •fl 0.

JOHN A. SCOLIAT,

74 & 7« Myrtle Ave.,
BROOK1.YN, - N. Y.
SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE.

M*^ntlon the Flortnf ' Eichanr** wh^n writ In a

Omaha Exposition

We have purehaseil the Omaha Exposition complete
and offer for eale about Ten Thoueand Dollars' worth
of Tropical and Siib-Tropicnl PlniitM. In ex-
cellent conalMon. Complete list on application. Also

2 Hot HouBcs complete.

12.000,000 feet of Lumber.

Electrical Apparatus of all kinds.

Machinery of all kinds.

Fire Apparatus.

Pipe, Sash. Doors.

HKi.OOO Bij. ft. Trans-Lucent Fibre Rooflng.

200.000 Bq. ft. of Wire Imbedded Rooflng Glass.

500 squares 24 gauge Steel Rooting.

3000 squares RuDboroId Rooflng, and numerous other
Items.

We have established a branch office on the Exposi-
tion Grounds at Omaha.

Write for our Catalogue No. 100. Address

CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO.,

CIIICACSO, ILL.., or OMAHA, NEB.

Hentlon the Blorlsta* Elxchange wh^n wrltlne.

Erans Istrored Challenge

Roller bearing self-olling devise
automatic stop, solid link chain
niabes the IMPROVED CHAL-
LENGE the most perfect appa-
ratus In the market.

Write for catalogue and prices
before placing your orders else-
where.

Quaker City Machine Co..

RICHMOND, IND.

Mention the FlorlstB' Exchange when writing.

Holds Glass
Firmly

See the Point AS"

The \un IJeyper l*er-
lect t-luzini; Points are

the be.-^t. No rights or
lefts. Box of l(t(0 points
75 cents, postpaid.
IIENKY A. nilKEK,

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

use GARLAND'S

Cast Irofl Gutter

and Stop Rebuilding.

Write for Circular.

GEO. M. GARLAND, Desplaines, ML

U^nttnn th» mnrlut*' P^T^hl»no'* wh*r> wr-UI-v

IMASTICA

FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES.

E*roven superior to pntty ussier to apply and stays on.
Not afTected by extremes of weather. Endorsed by
prominent florists. Send for descriptive circular of
Masttca and niascica Glazlna machines.

F. 0. PIERCE CO./J'/oTo'itn"!.? New York.

Mention tb« Flortata' BJzehiuiire wh«n WTltlnr

GLASS

For Qreenhouses, Qraperies,
Hotbeds, Conservatories,

and all other purposes. Get our FiO-
UBBS BKPOBE BtTTiNG. Estimates freely
given.

N. COWEN'SSON,

392-94 W. Broadway, New York.

Mention the Florlat.' ExcAanice when wrltin.

Best Metliod.s of

HEHTIHI} SBEENHODSES

Being 8 collection of thirteen leading essays, selected
from a large number submitted In competition. Each
essay Is accompanied by diagrams Illustrating the
system advocated.

Price to Florists' Exchange Subscribers. 10 Cts.

Bend for a copy at once. Tou will find It very useful.

ASDBEBB

THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, * Tw^^rl?"

Write for Particulars ot

TEMPERER

Fob Warming Stkingino Water, to
HENRY W. GIBBONS, 136 Liberty St., New York, N.Y.

Complete Catalogues, 4 cents.
Mention the FlorlBts' Exchange when writing.

CABLE AND PIPE

Ventilating System.

S0IL=MACH1NES

In Large or Small Sizes.

SEND FOR CATALOGUE.

A. Q. WOLF i BRO., Dayton, 0.

Memtlon the Florlata' Exchange when writing.
IF YOU WANT A

GOOD SASH LIFT

For a Very Little Money Get

TH£
■•'new OEPRRTURE,"
"VEMTlLPiTlNG f\PPLia^*CE."

For DescrtptlTe Catalogue Send to

J. D. CARMODY, EVANSVILLE, IND.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

CVPRESS

IS MUCH m|»re durasuIthanPINE.

SASH BARS

UP TO ^t FEET 1 N LEN6TH or LOIfGER.

SREENHOUSI

ANDOTtfER BUILDIN6 MATERIAL.

SoF\d\for our Illustrated BooK
*'CYP|R E S5LUMBERAHB ^s U5 ES."
Send for-*urSi>e('.i&i 6reenhousfrX3ijeul»r.

THEA.T STea.ri;v5 lumber (^.,

412 T^ 422
i:^#VTrfO!^E M.
\ ttllCAGO.ILU

Mention the norlats' Exchuiga whea wrltlne.

i

October 28. 1899

The F^lorists* Excht^nge.

1091

LORD t( BURNHAM CO.'S

CYPRESS HOTBED SASH AND FRAMES.

Adipted lor Vegetables Volets etc

"Tlie Best l(
the Clieapest."

SuDerior in every respect. Freight allowance coverR freight to moBt points m Eastern

and .Middle Statc-s S.-iid tn New Vork Ollice tor firriilar and ]irice list. Send .". cts. postage
for latt-t catalogue of Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating. S.iid i cts. postage for catalogue of
PatentlronGreenhousflonstructiou. Estimates faruislied for Cypress Greenhouse material.

We Make Special Greenhouse PUTTY— Price on Application

NEW YORK OFFICE :
ST. JAMES BUILDING, B'WAY AND 26TH ST.

GENERAL OFFICE AND WORKS'.
IR.VINGTON-ON-HUDSON, N. Y.

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress.

BEST GRADEt. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP.

A.DIETSCH&CO.i

I SHEFFIELD AVE. uHIGAqO| ILLi

Mention the FlcMisU* Bxebanse when wrtUng.

lilati

...MAS POSITIVELY NO EQUAL FOR...

STRENGTH, DURABILITY and NEATNESS.

Guarantped for 10 years. Has a solid wheel and shaft cast In
one (malleable Iron). No slipping on Line Shaft as the case with
&U others. Catalogue free.

Mention this paper.

.E. HIPPARD. Younestown. Oliio.

For STEAM

For HOT WATER

FOR

GREENHOUSE HEATING

OF ALL KINDS AND IN ANY CLIMATE
For partloolars call on or address

DEAN BOILER CO., 73 Pearl SL, BOSTON, MASS.

Mention the Florlats' Eichanga whan writing.

Gorton Side Feed Boiler

SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR

GREENHOUSE HEATING.

YOU WANT THE BEST. WE HAVE IT.

Send for Catalogue and inresfigate for yourself.

GORTON & LIDGERWOOD CO.

96 Liberty Street, New York.

On Your Coal Bills

IF YOUR HOUSES ARE HEATED BY
A FURMAN BOILER.

Send for large Illustrated Catalogue,
Florists' Edition. Let us make you
an estimate FREE.

THEHERENDEENMFG.CO.

Home Office;

59 Fay St., Geneva, N. Y.

New England Office:

120 Higli St., Boston.

Mention paper.

HOT - BED ....
GREEIVHOUSE . .
VENTILATOR . .

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL.

GET OUR PRICES
BEFORE BUYING

GREENHOUSE GLASS!

MA
TUH

.Trev S. JACOBS & SONS,

OFFICE, 406 W. 13TH STREET, NEW YORK.
Factory Storerooms, Borough of Queens, N.Y.

M^ntlrtB fh.. inorl.i. Kiohanir. whAn wrltlnir

INTERNATIONAL HEATER CO.

237 WATEH ST., NEW YORK
BOSTON, 47 UNION ST. CHICAGO, 86 E. LAKE ST.

'w;'/e"r BOILERS F>> GREENHOUSES

Over SO years' experience.

Write for Catalogue.

MentloM the Bnorlat** Bxehan^ when wrltinj^

HOTHOUSE GLASS

All Sizes a Specialty.

C. S. WEBER & CO.

4 Desbrosses Street, New York.

Mention th. Florlgt.' Eichange when writlna.

SUMMER IN WINTER

By Uslns'

Standard Greenhouse Boilers

One cent gets our Catalogae.

GIBLIN & CO.,

Ulica, N. Y.

MentlATi th* THnrimt^ V^o^tiTtrf wh(»n wrltlw^

Mention thla paper.

Established 1SS9

THOMAS W. WEATHERED'S 50NS

EsUbllstaed 1859

HORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTS & BUILDERS

Manufacturers of GREENHOUSE HEATINQ and VENTILATINQ APPARATUS.
CONSERVATORIES, GREENHOUSES, Etc.

Erected complete of our patent Iron Frame con-
struction, or of Wood and Iron combined, or Wood
alone. HOTBED SASH, FRAMES, Etc.

The "Weathered" Conical Boilers, seven sizes, and Self-Feedinar
Boilers, t wo sizeH, for small Conservatories, also the "Weathered
Improved Sectional Boiler, 1899 model, for water or steam
heating.

Winners of the Highest Award

At the 'World's Fair

The Dean Gold Medal

Madison Square Garden, for Best Amateur Greenhouse

Certificate of Merit, Society of American Florists and the

Silver Medal for 1898 of New York Florists' Club

Send 4cenistorCatalogue, Greenhouse Construction or Greenhouse Heating

OFFICE

Adjustable Trellis=Wire Support

For attaching: to Iron rafters and iron purlins to support the
wires at Intermediate points by trellis eyes. The distance of the
wires on the rafters and distance from glass can bevaried as may
be desired without disturbing the vines. Also for hanging
Orchid or Plant Baskets.

46 and 48 Marion St. (New Elm St.) New York.

Mention th« nortcta'

1092

Thb F=i-ORists* Exchange.

October 28, 1899

Ftesli Tobacco Stems,

'I

11.50 per bale of 300 lbs.
Freab MilllracU
I>Iuithi-ooiii Spnn'Dt

n.m per lOO lbs.
Also cbolce Flower Sexdb
and BfLBB.
Trade price list on appli-
cation.

W. C. BECKE >T, Seedsman
AMeKbeny, Pn*
M«*ntlon thp Florlptu' TC-^fhangA when wrttlnK.

New Red Hybrid
CARNATION

Strong plants. $1.50 per doz.
VIOLETS, SlDEle White Violets, clumps

from open ground, $6 00 per 100. California,

clumos, $4.00 per 100.
SMILAX, from 21^ inch pots, $2.00 per 100.
CH1NE8K PRIMROSES, fine plants, 3 Inch

po»s, colors separate, BOc. a doz.: |4.0O a 100.
FICUS ELA9T1CA, fine plants. 6 inch pots,

$4 00 per doz.

C. EISELE, llfh &, Jefferson Sts. Phila., Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

VULCAN

E. G. HILL & CO.

Wholesale rloristsj

RICHMOND, INDIANA.

FERNS

A fine vrtrlfly fur il..rlB a' ufie.
from 2]4 in. and 3 lu. putd. Aieo

SPlafflDeiin cmiiieiiiiim. i yi»tri-m>» ■ ^i"«-
eoniuiiiH, b l)eol cummen ial varieties, mixed, 2>6
and 3 Incb. All the above S3. 00 per 100.

BABY PItl.MROSES, 3 inch, 50 cts. per doz. ;
4 inch, strong. ♦l.Oti per doz.

JIIWTli lA VELIITINA. ) 60 cts.

ALl..V.n.\NU.l VVILLIAMSII, ( per doz-

J. G. EISELE, - Philadelphia, Pa.

20tb AND ONTARIO STS.
Mention the Fioriati'' Eichange wrheo writing.

FOR

PANS

FERNS

In 4 best varieties. 'Zhi Id.
pots. f3.5li per lUU.

Field Carnations.

Dana.Freedotn.McGowan
f 4.00 per lOU, Cash.

PRIMROSES

Deher's Steain, 4 In.
pots, IncL pots, 75c. a doz.
rheae are nice plants, of
good Blze, and will be In
full bloom before Christ-
mas. Cash.

W. G. KRABER, New Bedford, Mass.

35 TREMONT STREET.
Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

STUDER OFFERS

A healthy, excellent stock of several thousand
of the following plantsi all h ime (AmericaD)
^rown. of which a half tune phot graph
4ippeared on page 1005, Oct. 7 Issue of this
fjaper.

Fjf other stock, or larger lots, write for
epecial prices.

PALMS.

KENTIA BELMOREANA,
LATANIA BOhBO ICA.
SEAFORTHU ELEGANS,
COCOS WEDDELIANA,
PANDANUS UriLIS,
DRAC/ENA FRAGRANS,
CVPERUS ALTERNI-

FOLIUS 4-5 20-30

Inch Inch No of Price
pots bigh leaves Ea. Doz.
« 38-44 7-8 $3 00 $20.00
7 30-36 8-9 1.50 15.00
44-48 6 .75 7 00

16 4-5 .2.1 2.00
3C-36 35-30 1.50 15.00
3'.-36

l.BO
.15 1.60

Mephrolepis Washingtoniensis

THE GIANT, from 212 inch pots, 4 lor $1.1.0,
free by mail; 4 inch, 6u cts. each, $.5. 00 a doz.

10 per cent, discount OD all cash orders
«t $10.00 and over.

N. STUDER, Anacostia, D. C.

Ifentlon the Florist*' Kxchan^re when writing.

BROCKTON, MASS.

N]y:M)IA 1, 2, 3, 189,

CANTON HALL.

Good Premium List.

FOB SCHEDULE ADDRESS

Brockton Gardeners and Florists' Club

BROCKTON, MASS.

^Fn[A'

^3,

Mention the Florlatg' Exchange when writing.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

Largest Stock in the Country.

All Koodsup-to-date and of superior quality.
Wrile I 8 f r prices and other information.
Our n w 0 ^aJogue sent on applicatkn to
the trade only.

NEW CAPE FLOWE

Price on Application.

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.,

BO, 62 54, 66 N. Fourlh St., PHILADELPHIA, PA
Mention the Florist.' Eichinge when wrltln*.

LUFIA STARS

Red abd yellow, for Christmas ; sample
by mall, 15c. each; also all Itinds of

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES
and DECORATING GREEN

SUCH AS

CUT PALM LEAVES,

HESILOCK. LAITREL.

'^IVIL.D SMILAX, etc

SEND FOR PRICES,

S. J. LIMPRECHT,

1 1 9 West 30th St., New York.

Mention the Florl»t*' ErchAnge when writing.

Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating

Horticultural Architecture and Building.

HITCHINGS&CO.

ESTABLISHED 1844.

233 Mercer Street, New York.

FiVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS,

Nineteen Sizes.

Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus.

Rosehouses, Greenhouses, Etc., o< Iron

Frame Construction erected complete

or the Structural Iron Work shipped

ready for Erection.

Iron Frame Benches with the

''Perfect Drainage Bench Tile"

for Slate Tops.

Send 4c- Postage for Illustrated Catalogue

Mention the Florists' Kxchange when writing.

CYGAS PALM LEAVES

Best and cheapest in the market.

A/.

PREPARED IN AMERICA.

FLORAL METAL DESIGNS ^rmTJIca

WRITE FOR
CATALOaUE.

lUanufiicturer of Metal Florni Designs

Importer and Denier in Florists^ Supplies.

y, 403, 403, 410, 412 East 34th St., NEW YORK CITY.

»^ /n Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

aye

And all Florists' Supplies
HERRMANN,

a/n

HEMLOCK

in Bunr1le8(3 to
4 feel), $100 per
100 lbs.

Selected email pieces, crated, $2.00 per

100 lbs.

PRINCE'S PINE Tri'sVlr^i Ihe

PeonsylvaDia mountaios. Special Price
on Larger Quantity.

Send order. WITH CASH, to

V. SCHMELZ, Sylvan Uke, Florida.

ilentlon the FlorlsU* Bxekance when wrlUni.

SiVE MONEY ON BUYING HOLLY I

By givinijr us your order.

CHOICE RED SEAL HOLLY, »2.75 per caee;
5 caae lota, $2.5'* per case; 2J caae lots, $2.20 per case
No. >j Holly, 12 ^ per case.

GALAX LEAVES. »I.rO per 1000

BOi OlIET GKEEN.JinOperlOO.

RlTNSi^O CEI>Alt.»3«lperlOO.

LA|;KEL nOlMN*;, sets, and 2!^ct8. per yard.

HOLI,Y WREATHS, 13 50 and tSOO per lOo.

A. K. SAVACOOL, LEWES, DELAWARE.

MPTitlon th^ F*1nr1iif' ETfhangi» whon writing

Galax Leaves.

CHAS. H. RICKSECKER, LInvllU, N. C.

Mention the Florlats* Excbang:e when wrltlDC

BfiEpil

New crop now ready,

FINEST BRONZE

From cold storage,

FOR PRICES ADDRESS

THE INTRODUCER.

HARLAN P. KELSEY,

""BViSr' Boston, f ass.

Mention the Florists' Eichange when writing.

Use Our
Improved

Sample mailed free with
List of Sizes and Cuts.

GUT FLOWER BOX

ELUS & POLLWORTH, Milwaukee, Wis.

Mention the Flortif gxehange when writing.

CLEARY & CO.

Announce their Second Grand AUCTION Sale of Wonderful

Beautifully trained specimens of D'warf Evergreens, quaint and curious conceptions in Miniature Gardens. Fancy
Cycas, Rbapis, &C.. &C. Also a number of extremely old specimens of THUYA OBTUSA NANA.

In magnificent order, altogether making the grandest and most varied assortment of Japanese Plants ever offered at auction.
On Free Fxfaibition Monday and Tuesday, October 30 and 31, until 9 p.m.

To be sold at auction, without reserve, the following days:

- - - SALE BEGINKilMG AX

2 p.m. EACH DAV.

An extensively illustrated catalogue is in preparation and will be mailed on application.

Wednesday and Thursday, November 1st and 2d,

itensively illustrated catalogue is in preparation and will be mailed on applicatic

CLEARY & CO., 60 Vesey St., New York.

N. B. Our regular Palm, Bulb and Nursery
Sales, as usual, Tuesday and Friday.

YOL. XI. NO. 41

NEW YORK, NOVEMBER 4, 1899.

One Dollar Per Year.

We now have ready for delivery an extra fine stock of
EXrRA HEAVr, STRONG, FiELD-SROWN PLANTS OF

CRIMSON RAMBLER ROSES

We desire to call tiie attention of the trade
to the great value of this rose as a pot plant

FOR EASTER FORCING.

'\A/E offer Ameiican-grown stock, with well-ripened wood, which will force much
' » better and prove much more satisfactory than imported stock. The great
beauty of this rose is well known. It is one of the showiest and most beautiful of
all hardy plants, but it also makes one of the most beautiful pot pUnts tor florists'
use, and is particularly adapted for flowering for Easter, well-grown plants the last
year having proved one of the finest novelties grown for this purpose, A Boston
grower realized $10 each for every plant he had. The freedom with which it blooms
and the length of time the flowers remain on the plants make it unusually desirable
for this purpose. There is no rose that is more easily grown and flowered than the
CEIMSON RAMBLER.

We have an unusually fine lot of strong, field-grown plants, ready for immediate
delivery, which are extra fine for potting and growing on for Easter. These plants
are 4-5 feet high, with three to four strong canes each, and stock is well-ripened and
in the very best possible shape. These long canes will flower from every joint, and
by proper training and winding the plants can be made of immense size and perfect
masses of bloom. We know -of no choicer plant for Easter trade, and no one can
make a mistake in using a lot of this stock for this purpose.

The plants are also very desirable for outdoor planting, as they will bloom
freely next season.

Cxtra strong-, field-grown plants as above described,
$2.50 per dozen; $16.00 per lOO.

Selected, Leavier plants (gilt-edged stock),
$3.50 per dozen; $25.00 per 100.

F, R. PIERSON COJarrytown-on-Hudson, N.Y.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange whftn wr'tln«

ORDERS ROOKED NOW

In order of receipt, for
Rooted Cuttings of the
Famous....

w.

"1,'u2:'2r CARNATIONS

FOR SPRING
DELIVERY.

COMMENCING FEBRVARY ist, 1900.

Prices : Per dozen $3

Per too $14

Per 1000 . . . $120
Per 5000 . . . $500
Per 10,000 . . $800

Tbbhs ;

Strictly Caeh.

or C.O.D. from

tjnfenown

Parties.

The quoted prices are for THE TKADE
ONLY, and all orders mu«t be from dealers.
Cuttings will be carefully packed under the
supervieton and sent direct from the estab-
lishment of the originator and grower.

PETER FISHER, Ellis, Mass.

Address all correspondence and make all checks, money or
express orders payable to

124

Tremont St.,

BOSTON, MASS.

DUTCH HYACINTHS.

SINGLE AND DOUBLE.

'*"",^,?g,Ver w"*%(i*'?e'ri™?|47'50.''''''' '''"'"^ ""^ ^''' kinds^suitable for pots an*
BedclinK Hyacinths, to color, Ked, White and Blue, per 100, $4 00; per lOOO $37 50
Outcta Romaus, uamud kinds, all colors, fine tor pots, per ICO, $2 25 ; per lOOoi |20'00.'

Jofan Stein, white.
Plifeon, whitf.
L,a Immaculee, white.
Cardinal's Hat, scarlet,
Fireflame, red.

TULIPS-Single.

Artus, scarlet.
Bizarre Verdict striped
Crimson Klnjf, Ducll*
esse de Parma, bru ,?n
Lac Von Rliyn, violet.

LaReine

Kelserskroon ' 1 00

Vello-w Prince 110

Vellow Cro^irn 75

Due Van Thol, scarlet 85

Dnc Van Thol, while 175

Stand. Sliver 1 10

All the above, per 100, 75 cte
Per 100 Per 1000
$0 90 $8 00
■ "" 9 50
10 50

6 00

7 00
16 00

9 50

per 1000, $6 00.

Arma ot Leyden, rose.
Purple Crown, purple.
Bacbus, deep red.
Vellow Crown, yellow-

„ ... „ .^ Per 100 Per 1000

Cottasre Maid $1 00 $9 50

Pottebafeker, white 150 13 00

Pottetoabker, scarlet 1 10 10 00

Pottebakker, yellow 2 00 18 00

IWouwerman 100 8 00

Rosamundl 1 00 9 00

Finest Single, mixed 60 5.50

Per 100 Per 1000 I Per 10) Per liW

$0 80 $7 00 Hurlllo $2 25 $20 00

100 9 00 Vellow Rose 110 10 00

2 75 24 00 I Finest Uouble, mxd, 75 7 00

CHINESE SACRED. Flrstsize bulbs $4 00 $35 00

Von Slon. Inrifi'selec ed bulbs, I'A to H'o in. diamei^er 150 14 50

Giant Prlnceps, large single Trumpet 100 9 50

4y2 to 614 Inches around per 100, $4,50 (. Perfect Selected

3 to 41/2 laches around " 3.50 I Calif oinia Roots.

La Candeur.
Paeony Red,

TULIPS ,

DOUBLE. V Salvator Rosa

NARCISSUS {

CALL& LILIES

LILY OF THE VALLEY, select pips, cold storage per 1000, (12 50

FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA, large y, inch bulbs.

5 6*

, $5.00 per 100; $40 00 per 1000
, 7 50 " 60,00
, 11.00 ••

HeBtlon tha norliti* Bxotaans* wh«n wrltliic.

LILIUM LONCIFLORUM

Japan Bulbs, 6 to 8 inches around . .
7 10 9
9 to 10

CLUCAS & B0DDIN6T0N CO.,

342 WEST 14th STREET, I'e'ru^li? N. Y. CITY.

Importers, Exporters and Growers* Agents ot SEEDS. BULBS and PLANTS.
Mention the FlorlaU' gxctiange when writing.

THE COTTAGE GARDENS

HEADQUARTERS FOR

Novelties in Geraniums.

WE SHALL OFFER THEFOLLOWING WELL SELECTED
NOVELTIES FOR 1900:

A SET OF DOUBLK BEDDERS A SET OF MAMMOTH

A SET OF SINGLE BEI>1>EKS ^ ^^^ ^^ ms'SNcTA'^ND^ "

A SET OF FANCY DOUBLES STRIKING I\Y LEAVED

A Full Line of tbe Introductions for 1899 in all the above selections.

X FVL,l. LINE of tested selected standard varieties In Double a»i
Slngfle Bedders and l-vy Leaved Varletiea.

A Full Line of Fancy Pelargoniums.

DON'T FORGET THE FOLLOWING FACTS:

We are the largest growers of GERANIUMS in America. Our stock is
acknowledged to be the finest and best selected on this continent. We devote
2o,Qoo feet of 16x24 glass EXCLUSIVELY to the GERANIUM. We carry an
immense stock of strong, healthy stock plants for propagating, and can therefore
fill your orders to better advantage than any other grower.

If you need GERANIUMS remember that THE COTTAGE GARDENS
is the place to get them.

THE COTTAGE GARDENS,

C. yv. ^VARD, Manager,

Long Distance Telephone, 91 B, Queens. QUEENS. N* Y«

Mention the Floiiata' Ezch&nc* wh«& wrltlns.

1094

Thb Rlorists* Exchange.

■

ARRISII.

A FEW LARGE SIZES

which we will offer to clear.

Per 100 Per lUOO

5 to 7 $4 50 $40 00

7 to 9 10 00

11 to 13 38 00

■

Spiraea Japonica 4 00 35 00

Lllluni LoiiKiflorum,

(Jap.) 9 to IV 12 00

l.lllutii Auratum, 8 to 9 5 00

Llllutn Anratnin, 9 to II 7 50. 70 00

Album 5 50 60 00

" Rubruiu 5 00 45 00

Spiraea Compacta 4 50 40 oo

Iris Kaempferi, [mined H 50

5 per cent, dis-
count for casli.

WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, NEW YORK.

MencloD the Florlat*' E^zebanffe wh«n wrmng.

TTTST leECEI-^EX) !

GYGAS REVOLUTA STEMS

Assorted sizes. Per
100 lbs., $8; 200 lbs.
and over, at 7c. a lb.

Splendid larpe hulbs,
$4 per basket of 100.

CHINESE SACRED LILIES

Florists and Dealers are invited to I U THADDITDM £. CtX ^^ COriianat ;>1
send for Trade List now ready. J. 111. IDUIVDlJHi^ tt tU., NEW YORK.

Meation the Florigta' Bxcihanjw wh«p writing.

36 Cortlandt St.,

CASE

Mo. 1732.

Fitted with 114
Heller's Steel
Seed Boxes,

Size uf case, 54 inches wide, 54
inches high, 10 inches deep.

Each case has a steel back.
They are mice and insect proof.

We also make cases any sizes.

CATALOGUE FREE.

HELLER & CO.,

MonfciBlr, M. «/.

Mention the norlata' Bxchange irhMi writing. ^^

HORTICULTURAL CASH BARGAINS!

STOCK ON HAND. HEADQUARTERS FOR

CHINESE SACRED LILIES

LIUUM HARRISII, 5-7. LILIUM LONGIFLORUM, JAPAN, 6-8.

English Mushroom Spa-^-n.

Berlin Pips, Lily of the Valley (cold storage), for Christmas blooming.

French Freesia Refracta Alba.

DAI IVyi C ET ^ r^ C KENTIA BELMOREANA.

I^M 1_ IVI O C EL L^ O- KENTIA FORSTERIANA.

Hyacinths, Tulips, Crocus, Narcissus.

To know what Cash Bargains you can make, send an estimate of your wants.
Just received, a fine lot of STANDARD BAY TREES and AZALEA INDICA.

c. H. joosTEN, Importer, 85 Dey Street, New York.

Mention the Plorlsts' Exchange when wrltlnff.

8 LILIUM LONQIFLORUn. I

5-7, $3.00 per 100; per case, 500 bulbs, $13.50.
6-8, per 100, $5.50; per case 400 bulbs, $20.00.
8-10, per 100, $11.00: per case 250 bulbs, $25.00.

Less 5 per cent.

for
cash with order.

0 NARCISSUS— 0

it Von Sion, 1st size bulbs, $1.50 per 100; $14 00 per 1000. <•

O Paper White, Grandiflora, first size bulbs, $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000. 8

9 Incomparable, first size bulbs, $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000. 9

O Poeticus (Poet's Narcissus"), 60c. per 100; $5.00 per 1000. H

« Trumpet Major, first size bulbs, $1.50 per 100; $12.00 per 1000. O

§ JONQUILS— §

Q Large Single (Campernelles), 60c. per 100; $5.00 per 1000. O

ft TULIPS Single or Double, in 5 colors, 80c. per 100; $7.00 per 1000. fi

O CROCUS In 5 colors, 30 ets. per 100; $2.50 per 1000, H

o o

O SEED FOR FALL PLANTING, Sweet Peas, all varieties, iWyosotis, O

0 Cyclamen Calceolaria, Cineraria, etc. ^g-SEND FOE CATALOGUE. 8

8 STUMPP & WALTER CO.. 50 Barclay St., N. Y. B

U^ntlon thp F^o^lBta' Bxchansre when ^rrltinir.

TENUIFOLIUM

LILY BULB9 FOR SALK. Write for prices.

F. H BURDETT, - CMfton, N. Y.

Uentlon the Ploriata' Exchange when writing.

CAULIFLOWER, Danlah, for forcing, trade

pkt 20ct8.; oz., $2.50. Forcing radish, white tipped,
scarlet, globe, deep scarlet.oz. 10 ets.; lb., 50 cts. Pansy
Trlmardeau. oz. $1.75; lb. $15.00. Caseler. Bugnot. Mme.
Ferret. Oeclle Uavy. etc., trade pkt. 25 ets. Califor-
nia Privet, rooted cuttlnga, per 1000, $5.00.

BEAUMEU, Walker Avenue. Woodhaven, New York.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

CINERARIA

CYCLAMEN PRIMULA

PANSY

LargetJuweredEDglisb; Large fl. Splendena. Kolker's Best, Kolker's Giant.

i, oz., $3.60. Pure white, 100 e., 76c. Hoz.,$3.60; ,^oz.. $1.36; $5.00 oz.: % oz., 90 cts.

Trade pku, 60c. Kose, Red, etc., 1008. 66e. Trade Pkt., 26c. Trade Pkt., 35c.

AUGUST RULKER & SONS, 52 Dey St., New York.

^___ Mention th» yiftT-lHtw' TTurhang** whpn writing

"HOW TO GROW MUSHROOMS"

The most practical treatise on this Interesting subject ever written.
ONLY 10 CENTS. Published by

AMERICAN OARDENINQ, 136 Liberty St., NEW YORK, N. Y.

Mention the FlorlBta* BJxdumg* when writing.

LILIUM LONGIFLORUM

Secure your stock NOW, tefore It
18 TOO LATE.

6-8 »4.00perl00: case, 450, $17.00.

7-9 (scarce) 650 " " SOU, 17.60.

9-10 •' 12.00 " " 200, 22.00.

LILIUM RUBELLUM.

TbUIsa BONA FIDE FORCING NOVELTY. Can be broocht In eame tlmeas Longlflorum, color
delicate rose, trumret flower. (Bee picture and description In Am. Gardening, Spring, 1898.) StroDg Sample
Bulb, 20 cts. : »2.00 per doz.

Fresh 1399 crop, BELMOREANA or FORSTERIANA.

60 cts. per 1(,0; $4.00 per 1000.

KENTIA SEED

Qn I INR AT PflQT Paper White Narcissus Grandiflora, $6.50 per 1000:
OC.UI.ina HI bUO I case. IOJ. IIO.OO OTHER BAKGAINM In Tolips.
Narcissus, etc. READY FOR DELIVERY: Auratum, Album. Rubruin, etc.

HU DCBPCB O f*n ESTABLISHED 1878.

■ Hi BtKbtK « bUi, 47 Barclay st.,new york

Mention the Florists' E?xchange when writing.

BULBS! BULBS! BULBS!

LILIUM LnNRIFLnRIIM Japanstock, 7-9, teo.oopenoro. $7.00 per ltd.

1.11.1 U III I.U II ni r I.U n U in •■ » g.io, juo.OO per 1000 ; $12.00 per 100.

CHINESE SACRED LILIES $35.00 per 1000 ; $4.50 per bale or 120 bulbs.

nilTHH HYAHINTHQ Extra selected to name, $65.00 per 1000.
uuiuii ■iinuiiiiiio .. separate colors, $40.00 per 1000.

NARP.Ii^SIIS '*'o« 8>on. Mammotli. the finest in the country, $10 per 1000.
nnilUiOOUO Paper -white Grandiflora, extra large, $7.00 per lOUO

I ULIrO of all kinds on hand.
AZALEA INDICA 10-12, $35.00 per lOO; is ana up, $40.00 per lOO.

Rhododendrons, Syringa, Spirsea, Clematis, Snowballs, etc.

LOWEST PRICES BY CORRESPONDENCE.

F. W. O.

SCHMITZ, Jersey City, N.J,

Mention ttaa Florlits' Excbajige wb«n wrltlnc

November 4. 1899.

Thb F=lof?ists' Exohknge.

1095

A5TER HCOSMOS PANSY M SALVIA i ZINNIA !

)EedTrade Repori]

#*es^K^

Points and information from seedsmen, and
all Intf rented in this euluinn. solicited. Ad-
dress EuiToK Seed I'KADE.careof Flouistb'
Exchange. P. O. Box 1697, New Vorli.

AMERICAN SBEO TRAOG ASSOCIATION

Alexander Kodgeks, Ciiica^o, 111., Presi-
dent; .\lbert McCuLLOUGH. Cincinnati, First
Vice- H resident: F. W. Bolglano, Wasiilng-
ton, Second Victs-President ; S. F. Willard,
Wetliersfleld, Conn., Secretary and Treasurer.

Chicago. — M. L. McNally, a traveling
sale.smau for the Albert. Dickinson Sved
Company, was found unconscious beside
the Chicago, Burlington and Quiucj- Kail-
road track.s near the Taylor street via-
duct, October 26. His skull was frac-
tured and his left leg was broken. The
police removed McNally to the county
hospital, where it is thought he will die.
The injured man is 50 years of age and
has no fainilj-. His friends are of the
opinion that he attempted to take a
short cut across the railroad tracks and
was struck by an engine.

Vegetable Seed Crop Shows Up
Very Poorly. — There have been various
reasons for partial failure of the vege-
table seed crfjps this season, and in a list
of 40 standard varieties, only two reach
100 uer cent. Assuming that 100 repre-
sents a normal yield, the average this
year, according to I^andreth & Sous,
Philadelphia merchants, says the New
York Commercial, runs about as follows:
Peas — Extraearly, 7; Alaska, 70: .\meri-
can Wonder, 60; Nott's Excelsior, 50;
Gems, 60; Mammoth pods, 75; other
sorts, 75. Beans — Red Valentine, 50;
Mohawk, 75; Refugee, 75; Limas, 50 to
60; Ward well's, 60; dwarf German, 60;
golden wax, 70; Curry's, 05; Crease-
back, 70; Kentucky Wonder and Pro-
lifics, 60 ; other sorts, 60. Sugar corn,
90; field corn, 100; beets. 60; mangold,
50. Cabbage — Wakefield, 20; other sorts,
40. Carrot, 75; celery, 80; cucumber,
90; kale, 70; Kohl labi, 80; lettuce, .'JO
to 70; watermelon. 100; cantaloupe,
80. Onion — Pearl, 70; other sorts, 70;
radish. 60; spinach, imported, 70; Ameri-
can, 15.

European Notes.

With the thermometer on October 15
at 9 degrees below freezing point, and
bright, warm sunshiue in the middle of
the day, the plants are alternately
checked and revived in a wa.v that can
hardly cmjduce to their prosperit.v.
Already several parcels of beet, which
we hoped would pull through, have, from
lack of moisture and other causes, gone
under; and the same fate has befallen
some of the shorter varieties of cairot.
On the other hand, the crop of onion
bulbs is fairly good, and as the trade in
them for culinary purposes is slow, it is
probable that a larger acreage will be
planted than is really needed. As this
.year's crop of the European varieties Is
exceptionally goiid prices are likely to
continue low. The apparentl.v unac-
countable shortage in the earliest Italian
varieties is, in part, due to ver.v heavy
storms which occiiri-ed just as the seed
was fully ri|)e, and also to an extraorrli-
nary demand from your side. One of the
most reliable growers lost fully two-
thirds of his crop through the storms.

Cauliflower seedshaveripened up fairly
well and prices are reasonable. Parsnip
and parsle.v are also satisfactor.v.

Aster in Germany has ninde good prog-
ress since the drier weather has pre-
vailed, but recent frosts will reduce the
quantity, and possibly affectthegrowing
qualities of some of the later varieties.

One of the moststriking features of the
present season is the extraordinar.v ad-
vance in the prices of Golden Tankard
.and Mammoth Long Red mangels. 15oth
are now worth fully double the price at
which they are usually sold, and, as the
demand increases every day, no one can
assign a limit to their value. Some
heavy sales made at absurdly low prices
early in the season are causing consider-
able anxiety to the vendors.

In market seeds, hemp has gone down
in"price very considerably. Canar.v is
firm. Rape has again advanced. Italian
.and perennial rye grass are quoted too

high to be useful; they will probably
comedown again later. Red clover is a
puzzle to us all, liut alsike is now being
sold fiu- double last year's prices.

European Seeds.

Some European Novelties.

In (iermany, Frederick Jioemer, of
Quedlinlmrg, and F. C. Heinemauu, Er-
furt, offer conjointly:

Pansy Masterpiece, the new giant-
curled pansy, so-called from the crisp and
curled petals. The plants are said to be
free Howering, producing largo l)looms,
which contain a rich combiuMtion of
colors. '-• Each petal is di.stincllv marked
with a very large dark bltjtcli, and most
of the flowers are margined with a light,
white, or yellow edge."

Curistmas-Tree Aster," Jn white,
rose, rose and white, carmine, light blue,
and light blue and white. The branches
stand horizontally, in habit resembling
the regular arrangement of the twigs on
a fir tree, hence the name. The plants
are said to attain a height of from 15 to
20 inches, the lower branches measuring
from tip to tip 20 to 24 inches. The
flowers "are of medium size. IVi to 2
inches in diameter, perfectly douljTe, and
finely imbricated." Mr. Koemer says he
has counted 80, 100 and more flowers on
a single plant.

Ostrich-Feather Aster. — Mr. Roemer
offers four distinct colors of this class of
aster — white changing to rose, rose,
crimson and reddish lilac. The plants
grow 15 to 18 inches in height, and are
said to be of a strong, luxurious branch-
ing liabit. " The flowers measure 4 to 5
inches in diameter, borne on long .stems.
The petals.-irclong, wavy, and so twisted
as to give an extremel.v Comet effect."

Other novelties of Mr. Roemer's are
giant Victoria aster, producing flowers
-tV-j to 5 inches in diameter, very double;
Gaillardia grandittorasulphurea oculata,
color a pale sulphur, having a well-de-
fiued bright maroon eye; Gloxinia hy-
brid grandiflora, Princess Henr.v, with
u|iright flowers, and the giant prize
pansy, Ouadrirnior (Rainbow).

Mr. Ilciiirniann also offers pans.v
"Heinemaun's Parisian Giantlmproved,''
with an odor so strong that "one can
fairly call it a ' sweet scented pansy'";
Triumph aster, dark blue; Single Giant
Comet aster " by no means identical with
the common single asters always found
among the do able ones; " .Myosotisiilpes-
tris sti'ii'ta grandiil'ii-a " iloyal I'liie,"
Myosoti.'^alpestris gracilis, •■White," and
a " Briglit Crimson Salpiglossis."

Ernst Benary, of Erfurt, Germany, is
introducing Antirrhinum majus Romeo,
a deep rose, stained flesh-color, spotted
with yellow on lower Up, an excellent
addition to the tall snapdriigcms.
-linong new asters are the Dwarf Comet
Bridesmaid, the flowers of which opeu
white, diauging to lilac-rose; dwarf
Migiion aster, crimson, carmine, rosy
carmine, compact habit, free blooming,
throwing double, gracefully imbricated
flowers. Lady Aster, Comet-flowered,
white, with rose; lanceolate leaves. Also
Cineraria hybrida grandiflora, Fin de
Siecle, rose varieties. The seedlings bloom
in various pretty shades ranging from
light and dark rose to chamois and
strawberry red; large-flowering Winter
stock. Empress Elizabeth, grows 18
inches high, bears rose-shaped flowers of
a bright carmine rose color. Earl.y, pro-
ducing about 70 per cent, of double
blooms, and Phlox Di-ummondi nana
eompacta Surprise, brilliant vermilliou
with pure white star center. There are
also several novelties in petunias a,nd
verlienas; besides Saiiitjiaulia ionantha
grandiflora violacea, wliich ))i*ars flowers
of an intense dark violet hue, from whicli
the golden yellow anthers- stand out in
beautiful contrast.

The price list of each of these firms can
be had on application to the parties
named.

Perry Wstson & Co.

CALIFORNIAN SEED HOUSE

Lima Beans
Salt Bush

Bromus Grass
Bermuda
cJohnson "
etc.

ALL CALIFORNIA GROWN. WHOLESALE ONLY.

SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA

Mention the IHorlatfl' Exchange when wrltlns.

SPECIALTIES

Onion Seed

Sweet Peas

Lettuce

Cosmos

Celery

Hollyhock

Carrot

Verbenais

Salsify

Asters

Parsnip

Mignonette

etc.

etc.

LOW PRICES!

CALIFORNIA

, buBhy

PRIVET

;! to i\4 tt., buBhy $3ou tin.m

r, Yi ;] .. " a.su so.oo

" „. •?■ SJ^^y <•"" 35.00

Prices on 10,000 lots given on application.

For Bargains see Issue of Oct. 7.
CLEMATIS PANICULATA

No. 1, flrsl-cluss tl.io $800 $70.00

^°" 70 6.50 60.00

E.irtrasize 1.25 10.00 80.00

No. 1..
No. 2..

AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII, ««n<.3,ea™.ne.a-^„.„.x.eav,.

Per 10
.$u8il
. .65

100
$t5.((l
5.0U

lOUO

$liu.00

45.00

ROSES, SHRUBS and VINES.

SEBjn FOR

X size..
XX size..

Per 10 100 1000

.tl.mi $8.00 $75.00
. 1.25 Q.W) 85.00

30,000 GRASSES, CHEAP.

■WHOtESAI^E I,I8X.

THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO.. Elizabeth, N. J.

W»ntn>» th« rinrl.t.' BTjh«n»« wh.n writlni

CATALOGUES RECEIVED.

Adgdst Rolkek & Sons, New York.— Trade
List 01 Baskets, Florists' Supplies and Horti-
cuKiiral Sundries, Bulbs, Flower Seeds, etc.
riie Perfect Insect Destroyer a specialty. His
flrm has been appointed selling agents for the
new carDatiOD The Marquis.

A. R CiRTER & Co., Evergreen, Ala.— Price
List of Christmas Decorative Evergreens.

The Conakd & Jones Co., West firove. Pa
—New Floral Guide tor Autumn, 1899.

ommercial

Violet Culture

See

Advertisement

Page 1111.

Now Heady
for Delivery.

iFioiisisseeiii) and Bums i

■ MUSHROOM SPAWN. S

■ FRESU. Write us for Special Prices. ■

S JOHNSON A STOKES, !

^ aiT 419 Market Slricl, P1IILAI)I,I.P11I\. Z

Mention the FloriBta' Eichange when writing.

Wo Are Ucadciuarters for

ROCKY MOUNTAIN

TREE and FLOWER SEEDS.

Colorado Blue Spruce and the famous RooRy
Mountain Columhiue our specialty.
Write for new price list.

BARTELDES & CO., Denver, Colo.

Mention the Florlets' Exchange when wrIUng.

ru^RpTu'sVp HVAGINTHS FOR BEDDING.

Also Second Size Named.
CAI.1.AS. second size.
I.OI>(GIFI.ORi;]» and HARRISII,

good llrm bulbs, 9-11, and
COI.n STORAGE LILY OF THE

VALLEY. t»-Write for cut prices.

W. W. RAWSON & CO., Boston, Mass.

12 and 13 Faneull Hall Sq.
Mention the Florlala' Exchange when writing.

nailAETHIOPICA

Finet well cured bulbil, from our
own farm in ('aliforuia,

C Ire urn. lOO 1000

Extra Selected, 5 to 0 in |tl.60 $55 UU

First Class, 4 to 5 in 4.50 35.00

300 of one Hize at 1000 rateH.

JACKSON & PERKINS Ctl.,Sf^'^?.^;

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

[ MICHEL PUNT - [

i -^^BULB CO. i

■ ■

■ ST. LOUIS, MO. H

■ H
Mention the Floriatii' Kxchange wh#D wrlttns.

ALM

_^^^^

FRESH
ON HAND

100 1(100 30CO

Phcenlx Trnuin $0.75 $5.(K1 JIS.SO

Pniiilla 1.00 S.Ol 22.50

" Keclinnia 75 500 13.50

Corrphn Aiinlrnllii 75 500 13 50

I'niidauui. ITlilix 1.25 10.00 27.50

J L. SCHILLER, 404 E. 34th Street. New York,
Mention the Florlffts' Exchange when wrltlns.

COXSEEDCO.

Wholesale Seedsmen

1 4 & 1 6 Ninth Ave., 4lt, 413, 415 Sansome St.,

NEW YORK. SAN FRANCISCO.

Mpntlon the FMnHwtB' T?xohanep' when writing

PLANT SEED GO.

Wholesale Merchants.

^^jt^ ST. LOVIS. Jt^JtJt
B€eeCCCCCCCCCC€CCCCCCCC<

RARE COLLECTED SEEDS

OF AMERICAN

Woody and Herbaceous Plants.

Ask for List and Discounts.
PINEHURST NURSERIES,

OTTO KATZENSTEIN. Mgr. PINEHURST, N. C.

Mention the Floiiatw' Bxchange when WTlOng.

S LILIUM HARRISII S

■ We wlBli to clear out our surplus stock of ■

■ Srst-claBS bulbs at the following low prices; H
m 5 to 7 In., »3.50 per 100; »30.(10 per 1000. S
Z 7 to 9 In., 9.00 " 85.00 " S
S 9 to 11 In., 18.00 •• 170.00 •' ■

■ Also a few Hyacinths, Tulips and Narclssua. ■

2 WEEBER & DON, Seed Merchants & Growers, S
ff U4 Chambers St., NEW TOHK. JJ

Mention the Florlgte' Eicbange when writing.

SURPLUSSTOCK

WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS, 11-U ctm..
per 100, J1.25 ; per 1000. »11.00.

ITALIAN, shaded white, 12-16 ctm., per lOO, «1.75-
per 1000, »16.00.

PAPER WHITE NARCISSrS GRANJJI-
FLORA, A 1, per 100, tl.OO ; per 1«I0, $7.00.
Cash With Oedeb.

HULSEBOSOH BROS., Engiawood, N. J.

Mention the FlorUts' Exchange when writing.

fhpPlortsts' Kxohanep

>♦♦♦♦♦•♦♦♦♦♦♦♦<

We Are
Headquarters for

ROCKY FORD

Cantaloupe Seed

We Solicit Your Orders.

BARTELDES & CO.,

DENVER, COL.

Mention the Florists' Exchange whea writing.

1098

The F=i-ortsts' Exchange.

CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM- re.oo

4 colors. :< to. pots f6.00

Chinese rrimros«H. 6 vara., 3 In. pota.... 5.00
FloweriuK UesoDlnot _„

very flae. 2Uvar., » Id. pots a.w

GenUta, 4lD pots "■.*;.''........ 6.0U

IMiffnonette* AUea'a DeQance and Macbet,

2 Id. pota 2.00

MyoMOifa, 4 vara., Includlog E. FaDroberl,

2 Id. pots 2.00

Rndbeckia. Golden Glow 3.00

Dracfena Indivisa, 14 to 16 In. high, *

2in. pota 2.C0

Caeh with order please,

GE0R6E J. HUSHES. Berlin, N. J.

Mention the Florlsta' Kxchangg when writing.

PRIMROSES

Chinese, siDgle mixed, ready foi 3 Inch poi»,

per 100, $1.25.
Obconloa Grandlflors, ready (or 3 in. pots,

per mi, $1.35.

RflRRFCII ''^'^^. IP'' ^ '°°'' ^°^' ^^^

W\ $2.00.

150 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERIpS*
PANSY PLAMTS, '^-^"i?"^^

per 1000, $2.75.
Cash with order.

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio.

Mention th« FlorlaU' Eichajig* whwi writing.

Gloire de Lorraine
Begonia

The grandest Novelty of the day and one of
the best Belling plants for Florists ever offered.
Blooms continuously. Autumn, Winter and
•pring.

FIME, SXIIOJIG M.AMX8, from
>M inch pots, per doz., $t.75; per 100, $35.00.

KlrO^VERlMO PI.ANTB, from 2^4
Inch pots, per doz., $2.36 ; per 100, $17.60.

R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO.,

N«. 16 and 19 South Matliet St., BOSTON, MASS.
Mention the Florlets' Exchange when wrltlBg.

MWm PUIS

READY TO SHIP.

Hew Geranium De Roo Mitting—

Has yellow foliage, the same as Cloth of
Gold, and double bloom, a true scarlet,
$1 30 per doz. ; $10.(iO per 100.

New Geranium, Double Snowdrop—

The best bedder and pot plant to date,
$1.20 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100.

New Yellow Baby Primrose—

1899, $1.20 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100.

Primulas, Chinese and Obccnica—

From Bats, strong, $1.00 a 100; $8.00 a lOfO;
from 2Vi in., $1.50 per 100; $12.00 per 1000;
from 3K in., $4.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000;
6000 loto and over, 10 per cent, discount.

rarnat Ua Hnl Winter bloomer, 15 varieties
rirgSl-H8-nai cOLECS, mixed GERAN-
IUMS, IRESINE8, 20 vara. PBTrNIAS,
mixed, 10 varieties BEGONIAS, flowering,
$2.00 per 100 ; $15.00 per 1000.

THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., Morris, IIL

Mention the FlorleU' »Tehan«e wbea WTltl»«

DAISIES

(BelllB), Larg st double

^^ ^ _ « "flowering in mixed colore,

fine large stocky plentB, !0c. per 100, by mall; »1.50
per 500; »2 50 per 1000, by eipress.

GUSTAV PITZONKA, ■ BRISTOL, PA.

FOR
CASH.

SPECIAL SALE OF PRIMROSES

1DC03 inch Chinese Primroses, first strain,
extra plants, ready to put In 4 inch pots,
and ready to bloom; will close out for
want of room, at »3.00 per handred.

SPEAK QUICK.

Booted Cuttings of Fisher Carnations,

for summer blooming, $7.50 per 10 0.
CEO M. EMMAWS, Newton. N. J.

COLEUS

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

Only the best bedding varieties,
• 1.00 per 100.

C. OTTO SCHWIBE, Fionst, Jenicintown, Pa.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange wh*n writing.

GERANIUMS.

100,000 GERANIUMS

of the best varieties

rooted cuttings.

Your (Selection
Our t^eiection
nime. Sallerol

Per 100
$1.50

i.a

Per 1000

si-j.oo

10.00
10.00

Only a few Pansies left at tMc. perlOO; »3.50 per
1000. Cash with order.

C. A. HARRIS i CO., Deianson, N. Y.

Mention th» Florlata' Brchanc* when wrlUng.

Cyclatnen Giganteum.

strong plants coming in bud.
Mixed colors, ready for 4 Ineli.

Casli, please.
J. W. MILLER, Hatton, Pa.

Mention the rioriata' BIich*nge when wrttlng.

CINERARIAS

Benary, Cannell and Sutton's prize strains, dwarf and
seml.dwarf, giant flowering, finest colore and sbades,'
2'± In.. »2 10 per 100; »18.00 per 1000.
'VaNSIES, mammoth. lOO colors, mixed.

1>A ISIES (BelHs). giant flowering, 10 colors.

WYOSOTIS Alpestrls Nana Victoria (Forget-me-
not), da[k hlue.

Hardy, ptrong plantfl of each kind, 40ctB. per 100;
S3. 50 per lOOO. Cash with order.
SHELLROAD GREENHOUSE & SEED CO., Grange, Md.
Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

Geranlnms,

Double Grant,

per 100, $1.25;

per 1(100, $10.00.

Pansy Plants, flue mixed, per 100, 40cts.;

per 1000, $3.00. Selaginella Emmeliana,

i inch, doz.. $1.50. Pandanus Vtllla, 7

inch pets, 2Vi feet from pot, $1.50 each.

aa- CASH PLEASE.

OTIS F. SEARLES, Nashua, N. H.

Lock Box, 1688.
Mention the Florlate' Exchange when writing.

CINERARIAS

For CHRISTMAS FLOWERING.

We are the largest growers of this beautiful plant
In America and grow ImmeuBe quantities botn for
Cbristmas and Easter, Bales amounting to over 100,000
yearly, which Id Itself speaka eloquently of our Superior
Strain. 2^ Inch, 12.00 per 100; 3 Inch, $3.00 per 100.

WHITTON A, SONS,

Wholesale Florists. City & Green Sts-, UTICA, N.Y.
Mention tb» Florl»ts' Eixcaiange when writlag.

Rooted Cuttings f

SOOO BEGOl BE! m SQOO PBIIBSES to fue

Per 100

Beronla, Bex, assorted, 2^ In $4.00

"' " named 6.00

Impatlens Snltanl, 2M In 3.00

Primrose Chinese, ex. flneBtraln,2^ln... 3.00

Manettla Bloolor, 3 In 6.00

Farqahar Tiolets, 2ii Inch 3.(X)

Double White Stock, 2 Inch 3 00

rarcet-Me-Not (Winter Flowering) 2H In. 4.00

PerlOO

Lemon Yerbena $3.00, $4.00 and $6.00

Baby Primrose, 2^ In 6.00

eERAMIlTMS—

Sweet Scented, Mrs. Pollock, Pansy, iH ln.$4 00

Mrs. Parker 8.00

Happy Thought, 2Mi in 4.00

Sliver Leaf,2yaln 4 00

z«.ooa?x3i> oxjTrrTna'ca-s.

GERANIUMS. Penoo

Assorted $1.60

Mixed 1.26

Mars, Happy Thought 3.00

Mrs. Pollock 2.00

Mrs. Parker 4.00

Silver Leaf , Hose Scented, Ivy 1.60

Mme. Salleroi 1.26

Freak of Nature 4.00

PerlOO

Begonia, Rex $2.00

" iDcarnata Gigantea 2.00

Flowering 2.00

Impatlena Sultanl 2.00

Hanettia Bicolor 2.00

Forget-Me-Not (Winter Flowering) 2.00

XERBIS, CASH OR C. O. D.

GREENE & UNDERHILL, WATERTOWN, N. Y.

IF YOU NEED ROSES

Send Ua your Hat for prlcea.

THEC.A.REESERCO.

URBANA, OHIO,
'^irbolesale Rose erowers.

Mention the Plortsta' Exchange when writing.

In Large
Assortment.

H. P. and Monthly Roses

H. P., two year, fine plants, own roots,

per doz., $1 50; per 100, $10.00.
Monthly, from open ground or pots, per
doz., $1.00; per 100, $8.00.
OLESIATIS, in separate choice named kinds,

2 yrs., 26c. each ; $2.60 per doz.; $18.00 per 100.
F. A. BALLER. Bloomlngton, III.

Uentlon tha Florlata' Bxekange when writing

AGAL7PHA SANDERI!

2H In. pots. $1.75 per doz.; J12 50 per 100. 5 Id. stock
plants, with lots of cuttings, |5 00 per doz.; $40 per 100.

Cyclamen GIgonieum, 4 colors, very fine, 3 In.
pots. $1.00 per doz.; $7 00 per lOU- Mixed, very fine,

3 In. pots, 75c. per doz.; $6.00 per 100.
Cyclamen Persicum, mixed, very fine, 3 In

pots. 75c. per doz.; $5.U) per 100.

SEAWANHAKA GREENHOUSES.
P. O. Box 34. Oyster Bay, N. Y.

James C. Clabk, Supt.
Mention the Florists' Eichange when writing.

TKRRKGON

Large Clumps,

7,1c. per doz., S3. 00 per 100.

QRAFTED LILACS, CHARLES X.

All flnely budded, from 6 'nch pots,
$15.00 per 100.

Cash with order, please, not C. O. D.

SEtCUFFNURSERY, SsaCllff, L.I., N.Y.

FD. BOULON, Pbop.
Mention the Florlate' Exchange whan writing.

ICaatlOB tha rioriata' Kxchaag* whan wrltlag.

LAGER & HURREU,

Growers and ^\ n ^ IJ | ^\ ^
Importers of V K W fl I 1^ O

Just arrived In fine condition, Cattleya IVf endelf I
and lifclia Jongheana, also C* Labiata. C.
SpecioHisstina, C. GaHuelliana and C. Unr-
rlsonite.

Cherry Wood Baskets, Fresh Moss and Peat

^""""'-'irctted. SUMMIT, N. J.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing

SPECIAL OFFER OF

HamyPoinpoiiGtirgsaiitliemDnis

Two each, .well rooted cuttings of 50 different old
and new varieties, good assortment of colors,
postpaid. Tor $1.00.

R. VINCENT, Jr., & SON,

White Marsh, Md.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS!

Fine bushy plants. In bud and bloom, of
leading varieties. 6 In. pots, $30.00 per 100;
61n. pots. $20.00 per 100.

CUT BLOOMS, $5.00, (6 00, $8 00 and
$10.00 per 100.

EVENDEN BROS., Willlamsport, Pa.

Mention the Florlata' Excluinge when writing.

Stock Plants/Mums

Ready Now.

Gaatelller, BerKmann, c_ p__i.
Pacific, Merry Blonarcta DC. kaCII
and vellow Monarcti,

Cash with Order.

A. A. WHITBRED,

ALTOONA, PA.

Mention the Florlata* Blxchanga when writing.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS ^1°^!^^

Wide awake florists please note date upoD
which LAST blooms were cut from the follow-
ing^ varieties; after which, to be booeBt to your-
self vol), should invest in same.

M. de Montmortt Oct. a. per doz. 81.30

Willow B roo 14 (large fine

white " 10. " 3.00

Harry A.Parr.flneyellow " 14, " 3.00

(>lory of the Paciflc " 14. " 1.00

l.indy Harriett, Qne pink " 14, •■ 3.00

4-eo.S. Halb " 13, " 1,50

Bersrinaun " 16, " 1.00

Wbilldin " 18, " 1.50

October Sunshine, large

flneyellow " 18, " 3.00

M.IIenderaon.deep yellow" 18, " 1.50

At this date, Oct. 18th, Ivory is Just ready to
cut; above ureal! earlier than Ivory.

1500 each Hector and Cvellna
Caruatiou Plants left, fine plants, $6.00
per KX); $50.00 per lOUd; 2000 for $90.00.

H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md.

Mention the Florlate* Elcchang* when wrltlns.

APPLES

LIST OF
SURPLUS
STOCK OF

6 to 7 ft., % up. 3 years, per 1000, $»6.C0

6 to 6 ft., % to 34, 3 years, " 75.00

List of varieties on aj plication.

Ca_B ^ B B I ^ O Dyehouae, E. Rloh-
n B K K I B 9 mond, Kng. Mor-
ello, Montnnorency. 6 to 7 ft. ,^4 up, 3 years,
per 1000, $130.00. 4 to 6 ft.. % to %, 3 years,
per 1000, $110.00. Early Rlrbmon^, 6 to 6-
ft., "4 up, 2 years, per 1000, $160.00. 4 to 6 ft.,
% to fi, 2 years, per 1000, $140.00.
^1 1 1 njl O Abundance, Burbf nk, Jef-
I' L U BVI 9 ferson, Lombard, Niagara.

5 to 6 ft.. H up, 2 years, per 1000, $85.00.

6 to 6 ft., 5^ to J^. 2 years, per 1000, $75 00.
Boxing and Bailing Free.— Thle fact should

be considered In comparing our prices with those who-
charge for boxing. Special attention Is called to our
qootatlona on CllEKKV and APPLE trees. It Is nn-
neceesary to advise you to order at once. The small
supply makes It desirable. Correspondence Solicited.

THE CASSEL NURSERY CO., North Clayton, Ohio.
Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

H. P. ROSES SSo^r.:r.
Crimson Rambler,
Manetti

And a full assortment ol
HARDY ORNAMENTALS.

HIRti T. JONES, Union County Kursorios,

ELIZABETH. NEW JERSEY.

Uentlon the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

EGLANTINE.

The True Fragrant Sweetbriar.

Per 100.
1000 Rosa RnblKinosa, 4-5 feet.... $5.00
ICOO ■■ •' 3-3 " .... 3 00

1000 " " 1-2 " .... 2 CO'

6000 Berberls Ttannbergrl, $3.00 to 7 CO

T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass.

Mention the Florleta' Bxehange when wrltlnir.

Give Us
Liberty

This will b&
the cry when the
plants are all
sold. . . .

ORDER AT ON'CE. . . .

ROBT. SCOTT & SON,

Sharon Hill, Del. Co., Pa.

Mention tb. Florlata' Sxchang. whan writing.

■ ROBT. CRAII & SON, E

: gosES, pgiins, giotons, ;

...CARNATIONS.,
and Novelties In Decorative Plants,

J, Marktt ind 49th Stt., PHILADELPHIA, PA. £
Mention the Florlata' Blxchange when writing.

Finest Forcinj Roses p^i?6?rr'Sx,

BRIDK $2.60 $4.00

AlsoSoupert, Hermosa, DeGraw, Krugerand
a full line of roses from 2H-lnch pots, at low
prices. Send for prices. Cash with Order.

Asparagus Plumosus Nanus and Sprsngorl,

2^ Inch pots, strong planU, at f &.00 per 100.

THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0.

M.ntlon th. Florlata' Bxchang. wfaan arrttlag.

THE BEAUTIFUL ROSE

LIBERTY

A Hybrid Tea of the character and color
of General Jacqueminot.

One quarter of the stock is controHed
by the undersigned. No one has author-
ity to sell it In the New England States
except from our own stock and by our
permission. The stock is being rapidly
absorbed, the greater part having been
already sold. Parties desiring to grow
it for next season, should place their
orders at once. Prices upon application.

EDMUND M. WOOD & CS.,

NATICK, MASS.

Mention th« Florists' E«xchanse when writing

N ovember 4, le99.

THe FLORISTS' EXCHT^NGE.

1097

T.

The Great Noitliern Nursery Company
lias been established at Baraboo, Wis.,
by M. F. Foley, formerly of Reedsburg.

Nursery Inspection.— The annual in-
spection of Illinois nurseries required by
law of the state, entomologist has now
been finished. The work was done by
assistants of I'rofessor S. A. Forbes, cif
the University of Illinois. The total
number of nurseries found was 274. The
average cost of inspection paid, under
the law, by nurserymen, was $5.38 for
each nursery.

Elizabeth, N. J.— The Elizabeth Nur-
sery Co. has just completed another
greenhouse 100 feet long and 20 feet
wide, and now ha%'e upward of 400, ooo
roses potted in 214-inch jiots ready for
lining out and Spring sales. Business
has never looked brighter than at this
time. Already large orders for the
Spring have been booked far in advance
of any other year's business.

The horticulturist of the Vermont Agri-
cultural Experiment .station has been
collecting some valuable information on
the subject of .storing apples. The most
im])ortant condition in storing apples is
the temperature. The storage rnnm
should be kept very near the freezing-
point, ranging preferably from 33 to 35
degrees Fahr. Even a degree or two be-
low Treezing will ordinarily do no dam-
age. Temperatures which will ruin pota-
toes and other vegetables are entirel.v
favorable to apples; and, conversel.v,
temperatures which are suitable to pota-
toes are too high for apples.

Transplanting liarse Trees- A young
man, just starting a home of his own,
makes no olijection to planting small
trees around his house; he can wait for
them to grow, and will find pleasure in
watching their development. But not so
with the middle-aged man. He cannot
wait for developments which may likel.v
come when he is dead and gone; the ef-
fect of natural landscape must be soon —
at once, very frequently. Now, the ques-
tion arises, is it safe and desirable to
move large trees? Will the.v recover
from the transplanting, giving the de-
sired effect in the end as quicklyas would
smaller ones? Many experienced persons
will deny there is much benefit, if any.
But does it not rest largely with the
manner in which the trees are handled?
Get practieall.v all the roots — especially
the young feeding roots; pack the soil
firml.v around them as rapidly as it is
filled in the holes; see that this soil is
good, with the holes ample size; have
the branciies thinned out. not all
stumped in. to correspond with the loss
of support in root disturbance and a few
broken roots, and the effects from trans-
planting should he slight. The moving
of trees in Winter, carryingfrozen hallsof
earth, is frequently unreasonable. There
is a limit to the size ball that can be
bandied, and, in the case of very large
trees, it is reached before the ends of the
roots are found, and the most valuable
portions of root are lost. The secret of
successful transplanting is, then, harm
the tree as little as possible, giving it
new conditions as nearly similar to what
it previously enjo.ved. if possible. Large
trees should be held firmly in position, if
necessar.v, by guy wires, A swaying
back and forth releases the roots from
direct contact with the soil, making feed-
ing at least difficult. Good planting usu-
ally renders swaying impossible. But
the trunks should not be buried as an
aid to a firm position. By such action,
the roots are removed further from the
source of air and water, bf)tli of which
are necessities.

S. Mendelson Meehan.

A Pleasant Social Affair.

Monda.v evening, Oct. 30. about 40 peo-
ple gathered at the home of .T.V.Phillips,
404 Dean street. Brooklyn, N. Y., the
event being gotten up as a surprise to
Mr. Phillips, on the 23d anniversary of
his wedding.

Mrs. Phillips had so arranged her plans
that when her husband arrived home he
found the house full of his most Intimate
friends, viz.: The bowling members of the
Brooklyn Council Royal Arcanum, and
members of the Flatbnsh Florists' Bow-
ling Club, together with their wives
and daughters. Progressive euchre, for

which handsome prizes had been prepar-
ed, was the order of the evening. Ten
games were pla.ved, after which the com-
pany adjourned to the dining room, where
an elegant collation was served. With
thewine, Mr. Wild, of the Royal Arcanum,
arose, and in a few words presented to
Mr. Phillips a beautiful Royal Arcanum
badge, on behalf of the members of that
bowling club. Mr. Phillips graciousl.v
acknowledged the gift. Then, on behalf
of the Flatbush Florists' Bowling Club,
D. Y. Mellis.in a speech, brimful fif bowl-
ing reminiscences, presented to Mr. and
Mrs. Phillips a solid silver loving cup,
bearing the following inscription:

"Presented to Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Phil-
lips on the celebration of their 23d wed-
ding anniversary; from the members of
the F. F. B. C." This was also feelingly
acknowledged by the recipient. Songs
were sung during the evening and danc-
ing enjoyed until an early hour in the
morning. Mrs. Phillips made a charming
hostess, and is to be congratulated on the
excellence of the affair. Among those
of the florist craft were; Mr. D. Y. Mellis
and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Dail-
ledouze, Mr. and Mrs. Prosser, Mr. and
Mrs.LouisSchmutz, Mr. Clemens Woeker
and Mr. Carl W(erner.

THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE,

Rose and Duane Sta., N. Y. City.

Gentlemen :— -We write to let you know
that oar advertisement in your paper on
October 7th, occupying one page, was a
great success. It brought us many orders.
We must say, as we have said many times
before, that we cannot find any paper that
brings us as good results as the Florists'
Exchange. We Intend In the future to
use space in your paper more ex^en8lveIy
as we have increased our business to
nearly double what it was two years ago.
Tours respectfully,
THE ELIZABETH NCRSERY CO.

Elizabeth, N. J., Oct. 27, 1899.

TREES! TREES!

Norway, Sugar and Hllver Maples
Nor-way Spruce and Arbor vltse.

WM. J.CHINNICK, Trenton. N.J.

FORGING TOMATO i^

LORILLAKD,

the heat forc-
ing Tomato,
fine plants, 3') cts. per 100 ; $3,511 per KXX).

J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa.

P/EONIES

12 clumpa Double Light Pink, )

15 " " White. } 15c.

80 •' " Dark Fink, i

These will run 18 to 30 shoots.

W. p. BRINTON, Christiana, Pa.

Deutzia Gracilis

Stiong bushy plants for forcing.

$6.00 per Hundred.
SAMUEL C. MOON, Morrisville. ^■^!:' Pa.

Send for price llBt of Lianly elirubs and trees.
Mention th« Plorlrta' Exchange when wrltloi?,

Hydrangea Otaksa.

6 to 10 crowns, $10.00 per 100.

Deutzia Gracilis, ^i?.'S .^er^L^reT'-

DiiflUn#il#iA Golden Glow. $3.00 per hundred.
nUQDcGKia, Cash with all Orders.

JOHN BEIMELS, - - Woodhaven, N. Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

EVERBEARING PEACH.

No. 1. June budded, two feet, well branched. fl.fO

per doz.; fSdO per 100; 11! to 20 Inches, »1.00 per

doz. (bymall); $2 00 per 100.
Mepch'e 4|uince, 4 to 5 feet. No. 1, ipi.50 per doz.;

$5.C0 per HHi; 3 to 4 feet. ?l 00 per doz.; |3.0u per UK).
No. 1 plantB of Miller's (red) and Kniisns (black)

Ka§pberrieH. 75c. per 10(i; $4i 0 per lOOU.
Early Hnrvest Blat-kberrv. Qne plants. 75c. per

100; 15.00 per 1000. tyPKIVET ALL SOLI).
CHAS. BL.ACK, - HIGHTjSTOWN. N. ,1,
Mention the Florlvta' Exchange when writing

GOOOOOOGOtJH

R HU B73C RB |

I.ineuH, brinht rtd, early, eood !•!

rullivnU'il rootH, now ready for i

Fnll plaiiliii{£. 3.5 cIh. per ilozeii. 0

"'•^-^'J,.!'"-!- lOO. 'ir,n or more nt R

rate lS'J-i..50 per 1000. jj

T. a. ARNOLD. I

■^ Frankfort Springs, Pa. R

■ntlnn th» Florlata' Kichanep whun writing.

CABBAGE

AND

LETTUCE

CHEAP, IN LARGE LOTS.

J. S. LINTHIGUM, Woodwardsville, Md.

Mention the Florlati' Exchange when wrltlnir

FRUIT IND FLOWER PLITES

Stad Piektti ind Suppilti of til kindt lor
NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS ind SEEDSMEN

eSJsTD S'OTi, S»XSICB IjIST.
Stock Ctits, 10c. per iqnftre Inch. BngraylnK by all
processM. Printing and Lltho?r»phlng. ^

Illastrated Catalosues a Specialty.

VREDENBURG & CO., - Rochester, N.Y.

Uentlon the FlorlaU' Excb&nird wh«n wrltlnR.

NATURALTENNESSEE

Peach Seed, for Nurserymen.

I have procured a limited fcupply of Genuine Natural
TennesBee Peach Seed, crop of '98.

As there Is positively no crop this season, this seed Is
as good as new seed and can be depended on.

lieware of so-called *' natural seed, growth of '99."

Send fob Pbicks and Sample.

CHAS. BI^ACK, HlKbtstown, N.J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

FflUIT and ORNAMENTiL TREES,

Shrubs, Vines and Roses.

Write for price list or send your lists
lit wants for special prices.

W. i T. SMITH CO., Geneva, N. Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. 1

CABBAGE PLANTS

Flcld-erown. 15 rtH. per 100 • $1.00 per
1000; It by mall add 10 cts. per 100. Write
lor prlcsB on large lotB tor toll plantlnK.

IPTXIIOP BoHton Market, Tennis
„■" ■ '»'*'& Ball, furled SImpMon,
Grandltnplds and other varletleH,].''ic.n 100,
$1 per KjoO; irijy mall add 10c. per 100.

PAPCI PY !^tron|!; plantH, ».''> cts.
rjtniSbKI per 100; $1.50 a 1000;
$12.50 per 1 0,000. Itljy mall add 20c. per 100.
Other Vegetable Plants in Season. Cash with order.

R. VINCENT, JR.S SON, White Marsh, Md.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writlne.

FOR FORCING.

Otaksa, Red-Branched, Thos. Hogg.

Per 100 Per 1000
4-6 crowns, $10.00 $00.00
2-3 crowns, 7.00 6O.00

These are magnificent strong plants and
unusually good value for the prices asked.
We promise satisfaction to the most critical.
Order now while they can be shipped without
danger of freezing.

Jackson I Parkins Co., Newark, New York.

Mention the FlorlBtB* Exchange when writing.

P. OUWERKERK

1123 Summit Ave., Jersey City, N. J.

JuBt received from our Holland Nurseries

RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS,

SPIR/EA JAPONICA, LILIUM SPECIOSUM

P/EONIES, BLEEDING HEART

POT GROWN LILACS, HYDRANGEA IN SORTS.

CLEMATIS and H. p. ROSES, in the best sorts.

PRICES MODERATE.
MantioB til* Flortrtg' Bxch^nge wh»n wtltlac.

F. & F. NURSERIES

Wholesale
Grow^ers.

TREES AND PLANTS in full assortment.

Mention rhe Flnrlntw' Kxrhange when writing.

SPRINGFIELI,
NEW JERSEY.,

Trade Cataloffae
Free.

rPRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL

J

TREES

f FOR ORCHARD AND GARDEN

Small Fruits, Grapes, Shrubs, Climbing Plants, ^

Roses, Evergreens, Hardy Plants, Paeonies. ^

Lar^eBt ond choicest col leci ions in America. ^

BEST NOVELTIES #

Descriptive Illustrated Catalogue free. ^

ELLWANCER & BARRY, ^

MOUNT HOPE NURSERIES, Rochester, N. V. 1

Filty-nintb Year. \

■ ■%r4

4^'%^/%^%^%/%.'%/%'V%/w^^'%^'%^'V%/%'%^%%''%^%'^^%/%'%'%^ *

tb* VXnr^mtM' llztfhaiic whftn wrltlnv

PlD, Scarlet, Bed, White. WIIIotc
1 O 000 leaved, Eogllsh and Turkey, 4 lo

100,000 Norway, Sugar, Sycamore and Silver Leaved, all sizes.

Catalogues on application. Send estimate of wants for prices.

THE WM. H. MOON CO., glemwood nurseries. Morrisville, Pa.

UentloB th« W\oT\mXM' E^cbanr* wh#.n wnUnr.

llODSi

Large Fleld-Grown Plants.

»7.00perl00; 165.00 per lOOO.

Other Specialties. ^

SPIR^A A. WATERER loo looo

Field grown plants $5 00 JIS 00

HYDRiNGEi PiNIGULm GRANDIFLORi

100 1000

10 to 12 Inches M 50 »40 OO

18 to 24 •• 6 00 BOCO

2)^to3teet 8 00 15 00

VIBURNUM PLICATUM

3 Inch pot plants 600 5000

Extra Qne platita. 4 to 6 feet 25 00 200 00

We have 20 acres of Habdt Shrubs. Vinis,
Perennials, Sweet Fruits. Caitnas, Cabnations,
Etc. Over l,000.0(iti KOSES In stock, embracing more
ttian a tboueaod varieties.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Write uB. We can save you money.

The DINGEE & CONARD CO., West Grove, Pa. #

Mentloa the Florlata' Exchange when wrIUns.

PaQiGuiata.

Large Eleld-Grown Plants,

f 7.00 per IOC; ?!65.(i0 per 1(00.

1098

The Florists' Exchange.

Rate, 10 cents per line (8 words), each »MertIon.
Cash ^th order. ThlB rate applies only to Bltuation
wanted advertlBementa and when set 8o)*av^^Iv
display. Display Bdvertlsements «i.00 per Inch, "when
letters are to be addressed in our care add 10 eta. to
tover expense of forwarding.

WIDE-AWAKE American wants position In seed
and bulb bouse. References. G. E.. care
Florists' RzcbaDge.

■\70UNG MAN. Kood hablte. honest. Indiislrlous.
■*■ wishes position In wholesale out-flower store.
Address with particulars, Julius Q. Boehl. 1418
Atlantic ave.. Brooklyn. N. Y.

TXTANTBD. by young man, aRe 23, 8 years In the
*' business place as assistant in store, or could
take ohame of smnil place: best vt references.
G. F., care Klorists' Eichange.

OITUATION wanted in private or commercial
*^ pUce for aeneral or special work, by an active
and sober young man. Experienced. UnderstandH
flring. F.W. Pettlt, 165 Chandler at.,\VorceBter. Mhsb.

J ROBERTSON, for the last 4 years general
■ foreman at Florham Farms. Madison. N.J.,
wants position in Kood private or commercial place;
orchids, roses, carnations and 'mums speclaltiea.
P. O. Box 135. MadlBun. N. J.

SITUATION ^VANTED

As salesman for Boston Market, by a
yoang man having had experience with a
prominent g^rower. F. /., care Florists'
Exchange.

SITUATION 'WANTED.

By an experienced party a? foreman or manaeer of
a commercial place; specially pood grower of
rosea, carnations, violets, palms and ferns; over
20 years' experience In the florist buslneps ; il6 years
old.sinKle; capable to build and pipe any modern
bouse. Please write for piirticulars.

Box 136, ^Vestport, Conn.

HELP WINTED

Bate SI per inch. No adv. less than 50o.

W^ ANTED.

Two young men for rose and carnation
houses.

F. BCRKI, Bellevne, Pa.

Saleslady ^Vanted.

For Brooklyn, of good address, good designer;
state wages expected and wliere last employed.
G. C, Florists' Exchange.

WANTED AT ONCE.

General greenhouse man and fireman, sober,
industrious; steady place for right man; state
where last employed and wages expected.

EDE & BROWN,

KiDgs Highway, BROOKLYN, N. T.

Station O.

W^ANTED.

At once, a single man who understands the
florist business, the growing of roses, caroa-
nations, terns, palms, etc., also can make up
designs if necessary ; must be honest, sober,
and willing to work ; no private gardener need
apply; state reference ; wages $25.00 to $35.00
per month and board.

K. v., care Florists' Exchange.

"WANTED.

An up-to-date florist for store; must be a
man of good address and appearance and ex-
perienced in making up high-class floral work ;
tlrst-class references required. Address at once

89IIXH & FKXXBRS,

US Euclide Ave., Cleveland, O.

W^ ANTED AT ONCE.

A thoroughly reliable man, single, of good
habits, an up-to-date carnation grower and
rapid propagator. None but a hustler need
answer this, stating experience, wages ex-
pected, etc- Address

PBTGR FISHER. Ellis, Mass.

WANTED.

Manager to make arrangements for and take
full charge of the Trade Exhibit, at the New
York Convention of the Society of American
Florists, to h*' held at the Grand Central Palace
in August, l!l)D. One thoroughly competent,
who understands the business. Apply by letter
only, with full particulars. For further infor-
mation address

JOHN YOUNG, Secretary,

New York FloristH' Club,
51 West 28th St., Now York City

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

HELP WINTED.

Carnation Grower Wanted.

A young man of experience on some flrst-
clasB commercial place; competent to take
charge of range of carnation houses ; must be
sober and of good habits. Address

PAUL M. PIERSON,

Scarborough, N. Y^.

W^ANTED.

A gord industrious young man to work in a
Hrst-olaBe cut flower store in Pittsburg, Pa.
Must be experienced, able to make up fine
design worii, and to wait upon fine trade.
Steady position ; state age, salary expected
and reference.
Address G. A., care of riorists' Kxohange

WANTED.

As working foreman, a good practical man
to take cbarge of and grow roses, carnations,
vi lets, and general florists' stock ; mupt be
sober and have good references from last
employer; married man with small family
preferred. Call in person or wriie, giving all
particulars, also wages expected, with house,

JOSEPH TOWELI,, PatersoD, N. J.

MISGELLINEOUS WINTS.

Rate *1 per Inch. No adv. less than 50c.

Greenhouses Wanted.

Small place of three or four houses and a
little land; availaHe to New York market.
G. B., care Florists' E.\change.

Information Wanted.

Information regarding Frank Vireck,
last known to be in Baltimore, Md., will
be much appreciated. Address

Q. G., care Florists' Exchange.

W^ ANTED.

Cast Iron Fittings for 3 pipe, second-hand
preferred.

Will sell 12 Gate Valves, U4 inch,
60 Adiantum Cuneatum, in 4 Inch pots, at $9 00
per 100.
CHAS. P. GVLICK, Kingston, I><.J.

BOSIIIESS OPPORTimiTIES,

Bate SI per Inch. No adv. leas than 60o.

IF YOU HAVE $400.00

Vou can double it in one minute by buying my
greenhouse; 4O0O feet glass, dwelling and gar-
den ; no competition ; big opportunity for
florist or lettuce grower, and big bargain for
quick acceptance.

G. D.. care Florists* Exchange.

PARTNER WANTED,

$1500-$2000'to develop old-established Florist's
Business; the Greenhouses are situated in a
rapidly building neighborhood, and Store in
the best part of Brooklyn.

G* El* care Florists' Exchange.

Uentlon the B*lorlsts' Bzchan£« when writing.

(^ODimiirGial

Now Ready
tor Delivery.

See
Advertisement,
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Violet Gultuie.

FIRES.

Columbus, Ia. — A greenhouse owned
by J. F. Jacoby, at this place, has been
destroyed by fire.

SiMBBURY, Conn. — The frrpi'iiliouse of
Mrs. A.E. Wood was pai-ti:ill.\ dfstr-oypcl
by fire Saturday night, (Ictoltcr 21 last.

The cut fern industry has been started
in Vermont ; Mrs. J. C. Leslie, of Ludlow,
recently shipped a large consignment to
a Massachusetts firm.

The Chrysanthemum.

In a charming paper before the Massa-
chusetts Horticultural Society, Edmund
M. Wood, of Natick, Mass., quoted several
poems, of which we produce two. The
first is a translation from the Japanese
of Satoni Sensei, and the second is by
the Irish poet, William Allingham :

" O bloom of Chrysanthemum,

Fabled of old,
A fountain of rapture

And sweetness untold —
The dewy wine sparkled

With life in its flame.
And mortals partaking,

Immortals became.
But lo ! There hath opened

A wonderous flower.
For God's love hath blossomed—

Soul lite in its dower.
And its petals shall shine

More endearing than thine.
With their fabulous treasures of life-giving
wine-
Far fairy land's store.
And its dewdrope shall glow.
And ils fragrance shall grow

From more unto more
While the years come and go."
* * •

"The ru- tic family of ox-eyes claim
A royal cousin clad in purple and gold.
Pearl, ruby, fleecy colors, such as fold
The crouching sun, and with a lofty name

Chrysanthemum- appearing bright and bold
To startle poor November with a flame
Of sumptuous flowerage, making Summer
tame.
And flush with Eastern pomp the dark and
cold.
Voyager from Japan and broad Cathay,
The slant-eyed yellow people love thee
much ;
(All humans love a flower) and know the way
To flx their garden favorite with fine touch
In shapes of art. How joyful we to clutch
Their gifts!— hut shall we clasp their hands
one day ?"

Chrysanthemum Society of America.

The committees judging seedling' chry-
anthemums will be in session S.iturdiiys
November 4, 11, 18 and 25. ICxhiljiturs
should make their entries (for which a
fee of $2 is charged for each variety en-
tered) to tlie secretary not later than
Tuesday of the week they are to be
shown. All exhibits forwarded to the
following addresses (express charges pre-
paid) will receive careful consideration:

Boston, Mass. — A.. H. Fewkes, Horti-
cultural Hall, Tremont street.

New York, N. Y. — E. Dailledouze, care
New York Cut Flower Co., 119 West 23d

street.

Philadelphia, Pa. — A. B. Cartledge,

1.514 Chestnut street.

Cincinnati, O. — R. Witterstaetter, care
Cincinnati Cut FlowerCo., corner Fourth
and Walnut street.

Chicago, III. — C'. W. Johnson, care Illi-
nois Cut Flower Co., 51 Wabasli avenue.
Elmer D. Smith, Sec'y.

Chrysanthemum Committees' Work.

(ICTOKEK 21.

Boston, Mass.— Henry A. Molatsch,
Brooklyn, N. Y,, exhibited Walter Mo-
latsch, a yellow Japanese incurved, scor-
ing commercial scale, 93 points.

OCTOBER 28.

Phildelpima, Pa.— John N. May, Sum-
mit, N. J., exhibifiil No. .38, a pink Jap-
ense incurved. .■^■■iiriiiR' commercial scale,
84; exhibition sciile,s:5 points. No. 123,
by same exhibitor, a pale pink Japanese
reflexed, scored 7G points both scales.
No. 145, also by above exhibitor, a light
pink Japanese refiexed, scored commer-
cial scale, 89; exhibition scale, 90 points.
(Name for No. 145 will be furnished in
next report.)

Wm. Paul Binder, Eider, Md., exhibited
Mrs. Geo. C. Jenkins, a pale pink Japan-
ese incurved, which scored, commercial
scale, 86; exhibition scale, 8" points.
Mary-uerite. by sanie exhibit' u-. ;i i-n'ainy
whit'' .I.MiiniH's,' \ .irii'tx'. si-orrd coiiinier-
cial scale, s,"i; cxliiliition scale, sl' iiciints.
No reports from other committees.

Elmer D. Smith, .Sec'y.

Flower Show Dates.

[Secretaries will oblige by forwarding dates
of exhibitions not included in the undernoted
list.]

Brockton, Mass., November 1-3.— Garden-
ers and Florists' Club. Walter E. Baker, secre-
tary.

Madison, N. J., November 7-8. — Morris
County Gardeners and Florists' Club. C. H.
Atkins, secretary.

Boston, November 7-10. — Massachusetts
Horticultural Society, Robert Manning, secre-
tary.

Chicago, November 7-11. — Horticultural
Society. W. N. Kudd, assistant secretary,
Koom, 302, 185 Dearborn street.

Philadelphia, Pa., November 7-11.— Penn-
sylvania Horticultural Society. David Kust,
secretary. Horticultural Hall.

Worcester, Mass., November 8-9.— Wor-
cester County Horticultural Society. Adin A.
H ixon, 18 Front street, secretary.

Montreal. November 8 and 9 —Gardeners
and Florists' Club in Natural History Hall.
Admission by invitation only. Fred. Bennett,
136 Peel street, secretary.

PouQHKEEPSiE, N. Y., November 8 10.—
Dutchess County Horticultural Society. Wal-
lace G. Gomersall, Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y.,
secretary.

Providence, R. I., November 9-10.- Rhode
Island Horticultural Society. C. W. Smith, 61
Westminster street, secretary.

Tarrytown, N. Y., November 10-11.— Tarry-
town Horticultural Society. W. Turner, Kock-
wood, Tarrytown, Manager.

Andover, Mass., November 10 and 11.— An-
dover Gardeners and Florists' Club.

Hartford. Conn , November 13-16.— Con-
necticut Horticultural Society, Putnam Pha-
lanx Armory. C. H. Boykett, Secretary.

Baltimore, MD.,November 13-18.— In Acad-
emy of Music, Gardeners' Club. Secretary
George Talbot, Clifton, Park.

Elmira, N, Y., November 14 and 15.— Chrys-
anthemum show. R. R. Stockdale, secretary.

Cold SpRiNG-ON-HnDSON, N. Y., November
U and 15— Putnam County Chrysanthemum
Society. John A. Connolly, secretary.

Newport, R. I., November 14-16.— Newport
Horticultural Society. Alex. MacLellan,
Ruggles avenue, recording secretary.

Millbrook, N. Y., November 14-16. — Mill-
brook Horticultural Society. J. O. Pingry,
secretary,

St. Louis, November 14-18.— St. Louis Flor-
ists' Club. Emile Schray, secretary, 4101
Pennsylvania avenue.

Orange, N. J., November 16.— New Jersey
Floricultural Society. J. B. Davis, secretary.

Waco, Tex., November 15-17.— Texas State
Floral Society. Mrs. M. B. Davis, recording
secretary.

Toronto, Ont., November 15-18.— D.Robert-
son, Reservoir Park, secretary.

Wilmington, N. C— November 16 and 17.
Will Rehder in charge of flower display.

I

ll

Kenton, O.— J. W. Lang has opened a

flower store here.

MouNDSviLLE, W. Va.— Chester Wright
has opened a flower store here.

•Stkonghurst, III.— S. Nevins has de-
cided to close out liis greenhouse business.

Springfield, Fla.— Griffin Bros, have
opened a flower store here, corner of
Philips and Main streets.

Bridgeport, W. Va.— Miss Clara
Forbes has embarked in the flower busi-
ness <it 6(> Twelfth .street.

Washington, Pa. — Lloyd Swarthout
lias opened a branch establishment at
W. D. Robert's drug store, North Main
street.

.Streator, III. — The Hill Floral Com-
pany recently purchased two acres of
land here, to which the company will re-
move its greenhouses from .South Park

street.

Des MoiNES,lA.—TheJ. M.Clark Manu-
facturing Company has been incorporated
to manufacture and sell frames tor cut
flowers. Capital .1510,000. Incorporat-
ors: J. M. Clark, M. G.Clark, both of
Des Moines.

Des Moines, Ia. — J. T. D. Fulmer
opened his new west side store October
21.

J. W. Lozier has purchased the green-
house formerly owned by Mr. Fulmer at
910 Des Moiues street, and removed it to
his plant at Capitol Park.

.N'nvpiii cr 4 189!)

The F=lori»ts* Exchmnge.

1099

New York.— A. S. Hums capturerl tbe
ball and case, P. O'Jiara'e prize, offered
by that seutleman to the individual
Icnocklng down the Rreatest number of
j)in8 during the month of October. This
(Saturday) evening the final match will
be played with the Flatbush team on
neutral alleys in Brooklyn, corner Wnsh-
ington and Sand street. Game will be
called at 7.30. The following scores
were made Monday evening last;

18 3 4 5

Traendly lU' 131 143 160 143

Burna 115 J59 156 103 120

Linir 135 136 159 164 173

Siebrecht 167 98 118 167 115

Withers 119 122 112 143 146

Donlan 110 95 136 121 1117

Sbaw 94 124 118 100

Marshall 129 127 129 114

Schenek 116 169 149 170 143

St. liouls.— Following are the Florists'
Bowling Club scores for October 30 :

12 3 4

C. A. Kuehn 145 151 169 IBO

,1. J. Beneke 170 IM 173 137

J. W. Kunz 118 150 141 157

F. W Weber 96 123 143 142

E.Schray 104 124 119 155

John Young 129 121 115 113

P.J.Fillmore 98 133 lt3 183

Chicago.— The Florists' Bowling Club
rolled the following scores, October 27 :

13 3 4 5 6 7 8

Winterson..ll5 168 160 155 310 158 163 134

Degnan 117 178 149 1.53 178 13^ 262 155

Asraus 129 161 142 180 171 278 177 166

Hunt 138 142 143 132 198 146 147 135

Coulson 167 193 160 183 165 166 164 ..

The club expects to pla.v a match
game with the Milwaukee boys on
November 8, in Chicago.

J. Degnan, Scorer.

AVest Hoboken, N. J. — The members
of the North Hudson Florists' Bowling
Club rolled the following scores at last
meeting:

12 3 4

Wm. Hillebrecht 125 144 118 1'35

L.Hansen 136 83 104 116

John Birnie 72 135 116 146

Otto Grundman 122 133 133 122

Geo. Kogge 143 150 135

M.Hansen 116 150 1S9 116

H. Baiimann 71 118 ir8 114

Paul Fischer 153 119 131 145

Chas.Wache 120 118 146 162

Cbas. Heintz 112 98 112

H. C. Steinhoff 125 103 120

T. E. FieBser 133 83 115

Chas. Dietz 113 146 152

K Wittmann 133 166 214

Reader, this le jour oolunHi. Let ua know
what you are doing. It will keep your name
hpfore your fellow-craltBmen and Intereet

many.

Hontclalr, N. J — A . D. Rose will give a
chrysanthemum show in his greenhouses from
Novembers to 11.

Clirton, N. J — W. R. Shelmire, late of Avon-
dale, Pa., has accepted a position with Robert
Simpson, rose grower, here.

Worcester. Mass. — Timothy Brosnihan,
gardener, died here October 22. He had been
a resident of Worcester for 25 years.

NeAvark, N. J.— Francis B. Allen, Fourth
avenue, fell down stairs at his home one even-
ing Idst week, fracturing two of his ribs.

Groveland, Mass.— Since taking hold of
Pines greenhouse, John Rinn has made some
marked improvements, among them tbe addi-
tion of a rose house, in which the plants are
now in excellent condi'ion. They include the
varieties Golden Gate, Bride and Bridesmaid.
Mr. Rioii is also successful with cartiatinns,
growing Flora Hill, Edith Foster. Freedom
and Victory in white, and Scott, Ward's No.
96, Alice, wp;lesley, Daybreak and Jane, the
latter a bright scarlet. A general collection
of plants is also cultivated. Mr. Rinn has
had good success with asters the past season.

At the recent opeuing of a hotel in Hot
Springs, ^'a., the proprietor announced
his intention of presenting to his first
guest, as a souvenir, " a trio of .Araerieau
beauties (roses), all of the same color."

Boston.

niisiuess Bits.

Business has got fairly under wav
now; but there is not the briskness to it
as yet that is expected at this season.
This, however, can be explained bv two
circumstances: first, the absence of cool,
Fall-like weather, which always nets as
an impetus to business at the present
time; theother,theincreasing f.-nljuiiong
the wealthy people of spending the .Vu-
tumn at the mountains or other country
places, delaying their return to thei'r
city homes by a month or six weeks.

The plant trade so far this Fall has
been fairly good, especially within the
last two weeks. Quantities of very finely
grown chrysanthemums in pots are
about, selling very well. Begonia Gloire
de Lorraine is now in larger supply and
meets with a good demand. There is
also quite a nice lot of solanums, which
sell well.

The market is still over-supplied with
cut flowers. Chrysanthemums are rushed
in on a market, already over crowded
with quantities of standard kinds, and
each day sees some of the old favorite
varieties cut for the first time this season.
Ivory and Mrs. Henry Robinson are the
most plentiful white sorts. Pink Ivorv,
Viviand-.Morel.Maud .Adams, Mrs. Perrin
and various other pinks are»in large
quantities; yellow sorts are also very
plentiful, .Marion Henderson, Gold I^ode
and Yellow (iueen, very much so. Bon-
naffon is also received extensively, and,
as a rule, of very fine quality. Red chrys-
anthemums seem to be the best property
at present; but the.v, too, are more in
evidence this week, Mons. Benj. Geroud
and John Shrimpton being the varieties
mostly cut.

The Aisit to Natick.

About thirty -six of the most promi-
nent florists in the vicinity of Boston,
and six or eight from .New York and else-
where,asthe guestsof Edmund M.Wood,
visited the ffaban Rose Conservatories
at Natick, Mass., on Thursday last. On
arrival they were joined by a few more
guests, and in carriages were taken to
the greenhouses. House after house of
chrysanthemums was gone through and
everything found to be in the best of
shape. Mrs. Jerome Jones was In great
prolusion and of immense size, on stems
from G to '.) feet high, which fact is also
true of all the varieties grown. A few
yellow Mrs. Jerome Jones were seen.
This variety is of as good size and as
strong a grower as the white one. The
color is a soft pale shade. .\m(U)g other
yellows werenotrd Gohh'n Wi'diliTjg, Ma-
,ior Bonnaffon, I'eter Kay and ,\lrs. Tre-
nor L. Park; in bronze and bronze yel-
low kinds, Mrs. John Shrimpton, Pluto
and Rusti(iue; in pink, Viviand-Morel
was of very good quality, as was Regina,
a light shade. Mrs. Hooper Pearson is a
fine, dark pink.

.\ haudsome lot of Adiantum Farley-
ense excited the admiration of all.
.■\ not her grand sight was a 200-foot house
of trt i)-yr,-iri>ld I'.ridrsniaid, which were
of exri'ijtiiiu.il size and color in the face
(if such unfavorable weather. Alex.
Montgomery, the grower, was heartily
congratulated on the appearance of all
the stock. A new rose house has been
erected this past Summer, and is devoted
to .\raerican Beauty. Under themanage-
nient of Mr. Montgomery's son it looks
very well.

.Uter visiting flieentire plant the party
was phdtograplicil in front of the oflices,
sulise(pieiitlya(ij(juruing to the Woodland
Park Hotel, at Auburndale, where a
bountiful dinner had been provided by
the genial host. Mr. Wood introduced
P. Welch as toastmaster, and among
those who addressed the party, paying
liigli and well deserved tribute to .Mr.
Wood, were Messrs. .John N. May, Sum-
mit, N. .J.; Alderman David F. Barry, of
Boston; Fred L. Harris, and M. Cotton,
of Boston; John Galvin, of Dorchester,
and Alex. Montgomery. The visitors from
out-of-town included John N. Ma.v, Sum-
mit. N.J. ; Julius Roehts, Carlton Hill,
N. J.; Alex. S. Burns, Woodside, N. Y'.;
W.S.Allen, New York; William Apple-
Ion, Providence, R. I.; .Jos. Fuller, Leo-
minster, Mass.; Wm. H. Siehrecht, N. Y.,
and Hon. Chas. W. Hoitt, Nashua, N. H.

Jottings.

The Horticultural Club met Thurs-
day, at its usual quarters, with Thos. A.
t'o.x presiding.

TALL and see BAYERSDORFER
^ & CO. when in Philadelphia
during Chrysanthemum Show weeic.

The chrysanthemum show of the Mas-
sachusetts Horticultural Society will be
held Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday of next week.

Another new flower store has been
opened at3iir, Boylston street, by Charles
W. Fohn. Mr. Fohn was formerly super-
intendent on the George Abbott James
place, at Nahant. This makes a total of
nine stores on that part of Boylston
street.

.\t Horticultural Hall on Saturday.
Jas. E. Rothwell received a certificate of
merit for Cypripedium Brysa (C. Sedenii
candidulum X C. Bosscherianum). John
Mutch showed Cypripedium Bengalense
I>ongwoodense (C. Harrlslanum super-
bum X C. Charlesworthii), which orig-
inated with him. H. A. Wheelerexhibitcd
a finely grown Cattleya labiata full of
flowers, and Edward J. Mitton, a hand-
some Oncidium varicosum var. Rogersii.
Ko.ses of unusual size for this season
were displayed by J. W. Howard, of
Somerville, he having a vase each of
Bride. Bridesmaid and Mrs. J. Plerpont
Morgan, with from 50 to 7.') blooms to a
vase. N. F. Comley staged a nice lot of
yellow chrysanthemums. F. J. N.

Providence.

Trade News.

Since last report business has only
been fair. The continued warm spell has
forced the carnations into the market
uutil at present the supply greatly ex-
ceeds the demand, assisted in a great
measure by the influx of chrysanthe-
mums. There is a great number of the
latter on the market this year and the
readiness with which they are purchased
shows that there has been no diminution
in their popularity. They are sold here
from 50c. a dozen up to' .^3 and $4 for
the choice grades. Roses are only fair in
quality— much inferior to what they
were at this time a year ago; prices re-
main as in past reports. Kaiserin in this
market is remarkably good for the time
of year as seen in the houses of one of our
best growers. Heretofore there has been
but little demand for the American
Beauty rose in this market, but they are
steadily increasing in popularity here,
and frefiuent calls are being made upon
the dealers for them. Violets are coming
in in large numbers, but with little im-
provement in quality noticeable. The
violet plants, with some of the growers,
that a few weeks ago promised well, are
spotting.

Jottings.

Alfred .McCoyd, known as the New
York florist formerly of this city, has
ojiened a store in the same line in Fall
River, Mass.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Florists and Gardeners' Club of Rhode
Island will be held Thursday evening,
November 9, at "JO Westminster street.
At this time the officers for the ensuing
year will be elected, and other business
of imjiortance transacted. It is hoped
there will be a large attendjince.

T. J. Johnston was the loser of $0.35
last Wednesday through the old game of
bogus checks. Other nierc-hants in the
cit.y have been victimized in the same
wa.v, evidently by the s.inic jierson. He
is described as being 23 years old, of me-
dium height, dark complexion, and
weighs about 135 pounds. A. M.

CHBIHTIOli SEEDS

Specialists in pedigree seeds for winter
blooming. Contracts Solicited.

AMFRIG&N ROSE CO., Washington, DC.

Mention the Florlata ' Eichangg when ^grltlng

To Plant After Early 'Mums

SMILAX.

For Easter trade, when all green is scarce.
Strong plants, from 2^ in. pois, $^.5U per 100.

VIOLETS.

EXTRA LARGE FIKLD-OROWN CLUMPS OF

Princess of Wales $8 00 per 100..

California $5.00 per 100

These are well budded and will give imme-
diate returns.

CHRYSANTHfcMUM STOCK.

All the leading stsndird sorts and novelties
List of varieties and price on application.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Carnation McGowanl-S:

VIOLETS, Princess of Wales, «5perioo.

OlISTAV I'lT/.ONKA, - nrimol, I'n.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when wrltlns.

SCOTT CARNATIONS

Fine Plants from \ *3 50 per 100.
the Field, 1 ift.lO.OO per 1000.

Also some good McGo-wan, "Victor and

Cartleds^e at the eame prices. Cash or
reference with order.

A|ja» r licCUlU Germantown.

wnflai Ci RICCnAlli Philadelphia, Pa.

Mention the FIoriBts' Exchange when writing.

CARNATIONS

ALL SOLD.

V.S.DORVAL, Woodside,N.Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

CARNATIONS

iron DaybreaU, IftiO McOo-n-an,

:.'.')!) Cook, J3U0II uBsh lalifs the lot.

STEEL WINDMILL

13 ft. wheel, and pump. In good order,
$.35.00. cash.

ROBERT CHESNEY,Montc[air, N.J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlns.

Strong, Well-Rooted Cuttings,

Mrs. Fisher Carnation

$1.25 per 100; glO.OO per 1000.
Cash with Order.

R. J- GARDNER,

BAYSIDE, I.. I., N. T

Uentlon the Florlstj' Exchanire when wrltlnfr.

ippp

ALL SOLD.

WM. MORPHY, Sta. F. Cincinnati, Oliio.

Mention the Florists' Exchanire when writing

IM MODEL

Extention

Carnation

Support

Lancaster, Pa.. Jimel?, '99.
Mb. Theron Parkbb,

Brooklyn, N.Y.
Dear Sir :— Tour Model Car-
nation Support Is all riglit in
I'very way and wlli no doubt
be roneldered as necessary
as good plants with growers
when better known. I con-
elder It the best on the mar-
ket, and If your other fpe-
claltles are equally as good,
they Bbould make another
addition to tbe money-makers
of 1900. Respecifully,

Aliibet M. Hkbb.

Flatbush. Bbookltn, N.Y.

Feb. 19. •97.
Mr Tdbron Parkbb.

Dear Sir:— Tour wire stake

le certainly a gem. Without

hesitating we Indorse it as an

up-to-date carnation support.

Tours truly.

Dailledouzk Bbos.

W. Hoboken. N. J., Feb. 1S,'97
Mb. Theron Parker.

Dear Sir: — It gK-ee me
much pleasure to congratu-
late you upon your succefs
in getiing up carnation sup-
ports. I think that those I
have bad from joa are about
as perfect as anybody will be

Oable to make tbem. Tbey
certainly fill my bill for ah
Ideal carnation tiipport, a
thing I have been looking for
a long time. Wishing you
every success In the sale of
Tours truly, E. Asmus.

Don't delay In tying. There le nothing like doing It
soon after planting. Some varieties. Daybreak rar-
tinularly, soon sprawl over the bed and then tying Is
difficult to do and many eboota are broken. There are
several methods, but for quickness, neatnfee. welfare
of the pUnt and stems, there Is nothing I have eeen
equal to tbe " Model " wire support, and tbe very worst
Is tbe old wooden stake. William Scott

The Model Plant State Co.. Brooklyn, N.Y.

•i-m North 9tli Street.

THERON PARKER, Mgr, Inventor and Patentee.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrtun.

0

tbem, I am.

1100

Thb I=l,orists'

■XCHKNGE.

AZALEAS

WE are now filling orders for Azaleas, importations of which
have arrived in excellent condition. Import prices will
hold good as long as the stock is not potted ; the varieties we
supply are the most popular sorts suited to the American market,
and we can give you any proportion you wish in the four leaders : —
Mme. Vander Cruyssen, Vervteneana, Deutsche Perle and
Beanhardt's Andrea Alba.

Personal inspection of the stock in Belgium, through our own
representatives, enables us to offer the best stock obtainable at
bottom prices.

Order now and save heavy express charges later on, as
shipments can at this time be made safely by freight.

FINE BUSHY CROWNS, well set with buds.

10 to 12 inches in diameter $4-50 per doz. ;

12 to 14 " •■ 6.00 "

14 to 16 " •• 7.50

SPECIMEN PLANTS of the leading varieties— $1.00, $2.00, $2.50

each, according to size.

HENRY A. DREER, 714 Ctiestnut Street, Plii

ACALYPHA SANDERI. ^V' '"'^'^ ^^^-"^ p^-^ "«
LOGAN BERRY TIPS. ^^''^ ?«■" "'^; ^^s.oo per looo.

RAMBLER ROSES strong 2 year plants, yellow, white and pink, |10.00 per 100.
XHE CONARD & JONES COMPANY, 'West GroTC, Pa.

Mpntlon the Florlstp' Exchanije when writinff

PRIMROSES

CHINESE

XXX STROISG and KIPHE

Ready for 3'b ; flDest grown. Single and Double,

%i.m per lOU ; $17.Uu per 1000 ; 260 for $4.00.
out of 3>~; inch pots, choicest varieties, $4.0U per 100.

PRIMULA OBCONICA ROSEA '^'"^ "nS'oo^U-for °""=''^'
NEW CARNATION, SENECA CHIEF ?Ji&f;';/e"e

bloomer ; XXX strong, m bud, out ol 4 inch pots; 35 for $i.OO; strong grower. Extras
added liberally to help pay expreesage.

CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM SEED.

The finest Giant varieties in choicest mixture, per pkt., 200 seeds, SI. 00; halt pkt., 50 cts.

STRICTLY CASH PRICES Vr^, i' "."Lr' JOHN F. RUPP, SHIREM AHSTOWN, PA.

Mention the FlorleU' Exchanee when wrlUns.

'iiiiAZALEAINDICA

Our Azaleas are finer this year than
ever ; they are well budded and in good
shape, bound to give satisfaction. The
varieties are in market sorts only.

Perdnz. inn inro

9 to 11 in. diam. $3.50 $25.00 |225.00
«■< 10 to 12 ■• 4.00 30.00 275.00

^J 12 to 14 " 5.00 40.00 375.00

^6?i^T7QO T?«-'#-^^5£i4& 1* to 16 in. dlam. . . . . f 6.50 $ 50.00

" ■■ " yi) IK to 18 " .... 12.00 90.00

^»,, ^''f'^c/'fS^^S'l^^^i^v^'^ 18 to 20 '■ .... 15.00 110.00

'•il^Jr C rAj« V\^-^L.*i^'' 20 inch, and up, from $2. 00 to $4.00 each.

Further, we have on hand :
ACACIA PARADOXA, strong plants, 50c.
METROSIDEROS, bushy, 50c. and 75c.
" standard,

from $1.00 to $2.00 each.
ASPIDISTRA, variegated, 10 to 15 leaves,

$1.00 and $1.50 each.

ASPIDISTRA, green, IS to 20 leaves 1.25 "

RHODODENDRONS, Specimen plants, well-budded, 3-4 ft. . . 3,00 "

These llhododendrous are very showy ; one plant forced well will decorate
a large store window.
KALMIA LATIFOLIA, budded 35o. each; |3.50 per doz.

PYRAIMLIDAL BOX

18-24 in. high, $6.00 per doz.; 2i^-3 ft. high, $9.00 per doz.; 3-3>^ ft. high,
$15.00 per doz. ; 3X-4 ft. high, $18.00 per doz. ; 4-5 ft., $24.00 per doz.

HYACINTHS FOR POTS.

In the best forcing varieties, named per 100, $5.00; per 1000, $45.00

Also a Full Line of Tulips, Crocus, Narcissus, DaSodlls, etc.

BOBBINK & ATKINS, Rutherford, N. J.

lC«ntlon th« FloiisU* Exchange when writing.

SPEM QUOTATIONS

Of Cyclamen, Primulas, Cinerarias.

CYCIiAMEN Perslcuin Splendens Glean-
teiiin, finest strain fn the world. Id 4 true colors, well
set with hu(l8, from 3 In. pots. »7.()0 perlKi; J60.OO per lOtKl;
our selection, mlxtd. »6,(0 per 11)0; »50 00 per ll»«. out
of 4 In, potB. very fine. In bud and bloom. $15.00 per lUO,

CHINESE l'RIHlRO."iE(<, ftlnced follaee,
flneet market varieties, from flats, fl.75 per 100; from
2 in. pots. $2,00 per KX); from 'i^i; In pots. $3,00 per 100;
from 3 In pots, very fine. $5.00 per 100 ; Double White.
Ked. and Single Blue, from 3 In, pots, $6,110 per 100.

CINEUARIAS Hyb. Max. Grnn<liflorn,
from flats, $1.75 per 100. Satisfaction guaranteed,

PAUL NIADER, East Stroudsbutg, Pa.

Mention tJie FloliBta' Exchanre when wrttlnR.

ROOM. ROOM.

I must have room for 3'i0,000 Carnation Cut-
tings, 80 make ttiia unheard of ofl'er:

pRiMULt, CHINESE ^^:tLi':\t-r^.r^]

$12.00 per 1000 J aVa in.. t4 per IOh, $30 per 1000 ,
from flats, strong, $1 per 1011, $8 per lOOO.

PRIMULl OBGONIGl ^>^'°-*V3Xpl%oo;

ZVi ID., $1.60 per 100, $12 00 per 1000; from

flats, strong, $1,00 per 100, $8.0U per lOOO,

On BOOO to 20,000 and up.

Write for prices of above.
Cash with flrat order, please.

S. M. UNDERWOOD, Morris, III.

Mention the FtorlBtB* Exchange when writing.

Among the Growers.

A visit to the various wholesale grow-
ers of decorative and flowering plants is
al\vay,s of mucli interest, and especially
so wlien preparations aremalsing for tlte
Christmas holidays. Although, so far, we
have seen nothing in the way of novel-
ties, there is plenty of well-grown stock
of the standard lines, and if the holiday
demands are only large enough to pro-
vide for the stock being all disposed of,
the growers will certainly have no cause
for complaint.

.Julius Koehrs, of Carlton HiU, has an
immense new importation of bay trees,
rhododendrons, azaleas and heaths.
Among the latter are many of pyramidal
form, quite large. The collection of bay
trees embraces both .standards and pyra-
mids, and among the specimens are to be
seen some of huge dimensions. Rhodo-
dendrons have withstood the voyage
across the Atlantic better than they usu-
ally do, arriving in good condition with-
out injury to the buds. Here are to be
seen some that we believe are the largest
ever imported. We did not measure any
of them, but can safely say they are 7 or
y feet high and close upon 6 feet through
and well covered with buds. While speak-
ing of large plants we mu.st not omit to
mention a specimen keutia, perfect in
every detail and about 20 feet in height.
Adiantum Farleyense is being grown
quite extensively and the stock is good.
.\rdisias are well berried and will be in
excellent shapefor Christmas. In the or-
chid houises some good blooms of Cattleya
labiata can yet be seen, although the
crop is mostly over; one plant had 35
tlowei'H open at the time of our visit.
Dcndrobium phala-nopsis is showing a
wealth of bloom, as also are some of the
oncidiums.

.1. M. Keller, of Bay Ridge, has cycla-
iiiin, orange trees and ardisias all in
sjili'iiilid shape. Palms, Boston ferns and
;ii-ain-arias are also to be seen in great
iininbers and of the best tiuality. Heaths
and azaleas fill several houses, and the
plants of poinsettia are short, stocky
and very desirable. Among the arauca-
rias were a few plants of A. excelsa
glauca; these, with their lighter colored
fohage, show up well among the darker
green of palms, etc.. and will probably
be eagerly sought after by buyers of dec-
orative stock. Although, as we said be-
fore, there is nothing to be seen really
new, there is one plant that will proba-
bly be much more in evidence than here-
tofore— we refer to begonia Gloire de
Lorraine. The difficulties experienced in
increasing stock liave been overcome,
and from the quantity and quality of
])lants that are to be seen we may rea-
sonably infer that this begonia will be
somewhat of a favorite during the com-
ing Winter.

r*TT»»»T¥'

AZALEAS, etc.

Just received in excellent condition a large consignment of the best forcing
varieties. Can be safely forwarded by freight before cold weather sets in.
10 to 13 inch Crowns $35.00 per 100; 13 to 14 inch Crowns
$45.O0 per 100; 14 to 16 Inch Crowns $55.00 per 100.

LATANIA BORBONICA

7 inch pots, 6 large character loaves, $1.00 each; 8 inch pots, 6 to 7 large character leaves,
$l.JOeach; 9 inch pots, 7 to S character leaves, .'^2.00 each.

ARAUCARIA EXCELSA

Fine Stock 16 to 18 inches high, $1,1, rach,

ROSES

Crimson Rambler, canes 3 to 5 feet, fin.- f.ir.int' stock. .ttS.OO per 100; Hybrid Per-
petiial, best forcint- kinds, 2 years field s.-mwii, sin,iJO in-r 100.

HYDRANGEA, HORTENSIA and RAMIS PICTIS

strong field grown, suitable for l> or 7 inch pots, .$12.00 per 100: stronger plants $20.00 per 100.

LILIUM LONGIFLORUM, JAPAN CROWN,

6 to 8 inches, $4.50 per 100; $10.00 per 1000 ; 7 lo 9 inches $7.00 per 100; $63.00 per 1000.

HYACINTHS

Unnamed, separate colors, $40.00 per 1000,

IRIS KAEMPFERI

(Japan Iris), named varietie.s, ,$,",.00 per 100; JUO,00 per 1000.

^ , DEUTZIA GRACILIS

fineforcingstock, 12 to 15 inchrs hinli, $I,(X) per 100. Fine forcing stock, 15 to 18 inches
high, $6.00 per 100.

BERBERIS THUNBERGII

btrong transplanted stoik, i:, li, is iit, he., f.:',M per KKl, Strong transplanted stock, 18 to 24
inches, $4.00 per 100.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

November 4. 1899.

ThB F^LORISTS' EXCHT^lNGE.

1101

CARNATIONS

Good, Strong, Healthy Stock.

McGOWAN per 100, f4 0(l

SCOTT and C. A. DANA •• 5 0«

ROOTED CUTTINGS for summer blooming. '
J1.25 per WO; HO. (HI per 1000.

PRIMULA FORBESII j,,'o''ff,'p"er'"i?«'""' '"°'""'
DRAC/ENA INDIVISA J/g^ ^5°o?pei-'ioS.'* '°-

S. S. PECKHAM. New Bedford Mass.

Our stock this year is fine, free from
disease, and willgiveyou satiHfaction.

TRY THEM.

Evelina, Mayor Pingree, McBurney,

. Kohinoor, Nancy Hanks, Wm. Scott,

Argyle and Portia,

$3.50 per 100; $20 per lOOO.

McGowan, $3.00 per 100 ; $25 per 1000.

NO ORDER LESS THAN 100.

REINBERC BROS.,

51 Wabanh Ave., CHICAGO, III.

ion PW

A Few Thousand Left.

Testimonials received tliis Fall from
purchasers of my plants have stated
them to be the finest stocls they
ever bought. The varieties still on
hand are, viz :

JWcQowan, Victor, Triumph,
Scott and Cartledge. To close them
out will sell at $4 per 100 ; $30 per 1000.
Other varieties sold out.

CASH WITH OKDEK

GEO. R. GEIGER, - Nazareth, Pa.

Mentlonthe FIoriBte' Eschangc when writlne

CARNATION PLANTS!

We have left in stock a few thousand fine largo field-grown plants of

Scott, Eldorado and McGowan,

which we offer until sold at

S3 00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. 5000 plants for $100.00.

250 plants ANNA WEBB at $5.00 per 100.

One of our customers writes us:— "The Scott came in fine shape, and are
as good a lot as we have ever seen; regret that we have not room for more."

ADIANTUM CUNEATUM!

Fine plants, 2% inch pots, $4.00 per 100; Sy, inch pots, $800 per 100;
i inch pots, $10.09 per 100. Large plants, 4 inch pots, $12.50 per 100.

EDW. J. TAYLOR, Southport, Conn.

lf»ntlnB tb» Pnorisf Bxehany wh»n writing

CARNATIONS AT S3.00 CASH

Until Sold. All First Planta.
Flora Hill. Daiin, Poriin, Klilorado,
^IclJownn, jrcott, T. Carilediie.

Mr D. R. Hkrron. Olean. N. Y

Dear Sir:— Tour Carnation plants I boupht from you
last peason gave me ibe best eatlsfacilon and best
resuitfi I ever bad.

I i^cIi ibe following varieties, Daybreali, Eldorado
and Dana; eend me lOu of eacb to complete filling my
bouse, as I bave added one more hous'' tbis Fall.

Bradford. Pa.. Sept. 16. 1899. G. L. Gbaham.

Address DANA R. IIERKON. Olean. N.Y.

CARNATIONS

ALI. SOLD OUT.

Rooted cuttings of the new and
standard varieties in due time. Contract
or estimate for same solicited.

JOS.RENARD.Unionville.Pa.

CHESTEH CO.

5000 CARNATIONS

Left In /tne tltOpe. SCOTT. McGOWAN and PORTIA
at »3.00 per 100 or »25 per 1000. Not culls. Speat quick.

CALIFORNIA VIOLET < LUMPS, J3.00
per 100 ; Princess of Wales, y}^ In.. |3 00.

VINCA MAJOR VAR., fine Seld stock. Sets.

MOON VINES, rooted cuttings, »1.50 Der 100.
ASPARAGUSSPRENGERI, 3)^ln., fine. Sets.
Caph with order, please.

BENJ. CONNELL, Florist, West Grove, Pa.

CARNATIONS [

F. DORNER & SONS CO., S

LA FAYETTE. IND. 5

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Commercial Violet Culture

See Advertisement
page 1112.

CARNATIONS

After CbrjHanthemums are tbrown
out nmny Horists plant CHniatluna. We
li vc a lew tiiousand plants heeled in
oDld Irames Bultaltle for this purpose.
They are flrst-class plants.

Itiittercup
C A. I>auii
CrlniHon Sport
KIdurHdo
Mfh. Fisher
Wm. Scott
Mayor PIneree

Armazlndy

Daybreak

Jubilee

Meteor

Sweetbrler

Capt. King

Albertini

$4.00 PER 100.

J.LDILL0N,Bloom8burg,Pa.

Mention this Paper.

STRONG,
FIELD-
GROWN

Flora Hill

CARNATIONS

Daybreak
John Youns

C A. Daua

Red Jacket

Price, 16.00 per 100.

B. d'Or
New York

Price, tS.OO per JOO.
[VIcGowan

Price, $4.00 per lOO.

HEALTHY
STOCK

Armazlndy

Meteor

ROSES.

Hoiiv. du CarnoC

Meteor

Catherine Mermet

NIpheioM

The Briile

Bon .Silene

Perle den Jardins

HouT. de Wootton
K. A. Victoria
DucheHM of Albany
SuHwet
BrIdeHtnntd
l<a France
Papa Gontier

From 3 Inch pots, $4.00 per 100.

CYCLAMEN GIGANTEIIM.

From 3 incb pols, ill bud. SS.OO per 100
" 3i« " " lO.OU "

bydrangeTotaksa.

From 4 inch pols SM.OO per 100

•• 5 •• 10.00

" « " 1-i.OO

" r •• 1.5.0U

NEW TRADE LIST ON APPLICATION.

WOOD BROS., FIshldll, N. Y.

Mpntlon th* Flortf' Exrhangp wht'n writing.

Grand New Pink Carnation^.^^^

THE MARQUIS

HAS received Five First-Class Certificates, including that of the
American Carnation Society, aud the Silver Cup at Philadel-
phia for best Pink, also Silver Hedal of the Massachusetts
Horticultural Society at Boston. It is, without doubt, the finest Pink
Carnation ever introduced and has been so pronounced by experts.

ITS COLOR is distinctive, being unlike that of any other Carnation.
It is a True Pink, with no trace of purple or magenta. It
is an exquisite shade, soft and rich, and possesses a peculiar
glow which makes it very attractive. It is equally beautiful
by artificial light or daylight.

ITS FORM 's exceptionally perfect. It is very full and double
ami unusually well rounded and built up in the center. Its
petals are beautifully serrated and quilled, giving it a unique
and very graceful form. Its calyx is sti-ong and ample and
dni's not burst.

ITS SIZE is phenomenal— 3J,; to i inches in diameter under
ordinary culUire — and often exceeds that.

100,000 ALREADY SOLD.

ITS STEMS "■'■^ strong and average 2 to 3 feet in length.

ITS FRAGRANCE is delightful.

ITS KEEPING QUALITIES are excellent. Cut flowers will
keep from one to two weeks. Flowers shipped from Syracuse
to Chicago have kept finely eight days after their receipt.

IT IS VERY PROLIFIC, at least as free as the freest of
the standard varieties and far freer than any other large
variety. It makes no "grass." Every growth produces a flower.
It is an absolutely continuous bloomer.

ITS HABIT is strong, vigorous and healthy — free from rust or

other diseases.
IT PROPAGATES READILY. The loss in propagating is

practically nothing.
IT LIFTS EASILY, and, owing to the mass of fibrous roots

it makes, receives no perceptible check.
In a word, its Color, Form, Size, Fragrance, Stem and Habit are ideal.

STRONG ROOTED CUTTINGS, MARCH TO APRIL, 1900, $10 per 100, $75 per 1,000.

For Sale by

J. C. VAUGHAN, Chicago and New York. F. R. PIERSONCO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson,N. Y. AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, 52 Dey St., New York.

E. G. HILL & CO., Richmond, Ind. HENRY A. DREER, Philadelphia, Pa. JOHN N. MAY, Summit, N. J.

FRED. DORNER & SONS CO., Lafayette, Ind. COTTAGE GARDENS, QUEENS, N. Y. BORBINK & ATKINS, Rutherford, N. J.

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Contents.

A New Glazing System . . . .1104
A Pleasant Social Affair . . .1097
Alinite: A Bacteria OF TBK Soil . .1104
American Carnation Societt . . . 1102

A MONO Growers 1100

Degonias, New Frilled Tuberous

(11IU8.) 1106

BOWLING 1C99

Briefs for Bust Florists .... 1104
Chrysanthemum Walter Molatsch

dims.) 1104

Chrysanthemum 1C98

Commit tets' Work on Seedlings . .1098

Correspondence 1106

Dutchess Coumy Horticultural So-
ciety 11C2

Fires 1098

Firms Who Are Building .... lioa
Florists AND THE Study OF Botany . 1102

Flower Show Dates 1C98

Men We Meet, The:

James Haitshorne (Portrail) . . .1105
New Inventions:

An Electric Temperature Indicator . 1104
Novelties. Some European . . . 1095

nur^ery department ii 97

Obituary ;

Peter M. Gideon, Mrs. Robert Johnston 1103

PERfONALS 11)99

Question Box 11C4

Seed Trade Keport 1C95

Sweet Corn and Pole Beans Under

Glass 11 2

Trade Notes:

Boston, Providence 1099

New Yor«, Philadelphia .... Ilia
Butfdio, Cleveland, St. Louis . . . 11U7
Baltimore, Tarrytown, N. Y. . . 11,9

Cbicago, Cincinnati 1112

Columbus, Pittsburg .... 1113

Milwaukee Florists' Club has (Icfided
to hold no flower show this veai'.

Pansies.— We are in receipt of speci-
mens of pansy blooms from 1. E.Coburn,
Everett, Mass. The sender Infoi-mH us
the flowers were grown from seed of his
own saving. The markings were exceed-
ingly pretty; evidently Mr. Coburn has
secured a good strain. He has, he says,
set this Fall, .'JOO.OOO plants, covering
about four acres.

Dutchess Co. Horticultural Society.

The regular monthly meeting of this
society was held at Poughkeepsie, N. Y.,
on Wednesday, November 1. The attend-
ance was not large, probably owing to
the wet day. It was reported by the ex-
hibition comniiteee that the judges
secured for the exhibition were: Messrs.
.John N. May and Samuel Goldi'ing for
cut flowers, and Messrs. George Hall and
John Marshall for plants. Everything
was reported ready for the exhibition.

Paul Eislen, gardener to Mr. Miller,
The Cedars, Poughkeepsie; .John Ouster-
hont, gardener to Mrs. Kinkhead, and
.John .1. Bahret, of Poughkeepsie, were
nominated to membership.

W. G. G.

Society of American Florists.

PLANT EEGI8TWATIUN.

Donald Carmiehael, Wellesley, Mass.,
registers Carnation Eleanor Ames, a
cross between Scott and Daybreak.
Tidal Wave color, Scott habit, but
stronger and taller growth.

Carntttion May Whitney, a cross be-
tween Daybreak and Edith Foster, color
white, Tidal Wave habit.

W.\i. J. Stewart, Secretary.

The American Carnation Society.

This society is getting ready to issue
its l^remium List for the show to be held
in conjunction with the meeting I'ebru-
ary 15 and 16 next, at ISuffalo, .\. Y.
Ally member of the florist trade desiring
to "offer s])ecial premiums for this show
can have the oi)portuuity to do so if he
writes the secretary at once for informa-
tion.

All members of the society will receive
this list, and any one not a member can
obtain it by writing to the secretary. A.
good round sura is offered in money pre-
miums, and there are already a nice lot
of special prizes and no doubt more to
come, so that it will be an interesting
booklet for carnation growers.

The Lawson medal will be an object of
great interest at this meeting; the indi-
cations are that the gathering will super-
cede all preceding ones.

Albert M. Herr, Sec'y.

Lancaster, Pa.

Florists and the Study of Botany.

We note with pleasure the steps taken
by the Pittsburg and Allegheny Floiists'
Club to create an interestby its members
in the stud.y of botany, through the in-
troduction, into its program, of lectures
on that most fascinating subject. No
one will deny the great advantage to the
florist, even in a business way, of a fairly
complete knowledge of this science, and
we are under the impression that were
other clubs to follow the example of the
Pittsburg craft it would be the means of
exciting greater enthusiasm in the club
meetings than now generally obtains.
That such lectures as are here referred to,
when delivered in a popular manner, are
appreciated by the trade we need only
cite the great delight and enthusiasm ex-
isting on the occasion of the illustrated
lecture by the late lamented Wm. Hamil-
ton Gibson, delivered before the .S. A. F.
in Pittsburg. There was not a member
I)resentbut acknowledged his being the
better for having heard Mr. Gibson. Of
course, there are few men of that gifted
gentleman's attainments, but we believe
it would not be difficult to find parties
capable of imparting knowledge of the
most beneficial nature along this line.

Dr. A. C. Ziegler, of Allegheny, I'a.,
whom the Pittsburg men recently had
the pleasure of hearing, in the course of
his lecture truly remarked:
" To the agriculturist, horticulturist
and florist likewise, the study of botany
offers many advantages, and a close
acquaintance with our indigenous wild
flora will disclose an almost inexhausti-
ble mine of resources for nurserymen and
florists to draw from. The profusion of
our hardy shrubs and herbaceous flower-
ing plants will be a revelation for our
landscape gardeners !

" While as a fraternity our florists are
men with sjiirit of enterprise and push,
and generally well up to therefiuirements
of their trade, most of them are pain-
fully ignorant in regard to our indigenous
flora — a flora which includes a great
number of interesting typical pljtnts
which bear comparison with many of ihe
cultivated exotics, and only need to be
known to be appreciated." Continuing
be said:

"To remedy this defect and with the
view of elevating the trade of the florist
and nurseryman to a more professional
standard, I make the proposition to
arrange for a course of lectures during
the coming Winter months, in which the
subject of structural and systematic
botany will be treated in a way adapted
to the needs of florists, gardeners and
such laities that may take an interest in
this specialty. The instruction will be
of a thorough, practical character, di-
vested as far as practicable of all theo-
retical features and amply illustrated by
living and dried spccinieus. To render
these lectures still more attractive they

will be supplemented from time to time
by a special lecture on a subject of spe-
cial practical value to florists and gar-
deners."

It similar courses of lectures could be
instituted by florists' clubs in other cities,
or even an occasional discourse heard on
the same subject, who can measure the
resultant good, especially to our young
men, who in their early days have beeu
denied the opportunity of aciiuiring this
knowledge, but nevertheless, feeling the
lack of it, are desirous of its acquisition
now?

Like the talented I'hiladelphia gentle-
man, we hope to seetlieday " wheuevery
child, returning from school, will linger
by the wayside t(3 analyze the first
flower it meets." When that day dawns
we shall have a race of florists so fully
equipped with botanical lore that lec-
tures will only serve to remind rather
than to fully educate. Until it does
arrive, however, the florist should allow
no chance to pass of elevating himself to
what Dr. Ziegler aptly terms "a more
professional standard."

Sweet Corn and Pole

Beans Under Glass.

"The near future will no doubt see
many new departures in the forcing of
vegetables," remarked Professor Bailey
less than three years ago. Since that
time a number of experiments have been
undertaken with a view to extending the
list of vegetables practically available
for forcing on a commercial scale. Nota-
bly among these are the experimenis
made by the New Hampshire .Station
with green corn and pole beans. It may
seem somewhat remarkable that these
common vegetables had not been forced
before, when such comparatively little
known ones as pepinoand cyphomandra
had been, but perhaps the reason is that
the corn and pole beans require consider-
ably more space above the bench or bed
In which to develop than most other
crops.

For this reason the nature of the forc-
ing house is important. The modern let-
tuce and cucumber house, with beds
directly on the ground, is well adapted
to these crops. The greenhouse requi-
sites are practically the same as for forc-
ing tomatoes, egg plants, melons and
cucumbers. The temperatureshould not
be allowed to fall below 11(1 degrees F.
at night; 70 degrees would be better.
The house should be kept moist except
during the period of pollination of tlie
corn, and the soil should never become
very dry.

Either crop thrives in any good green-
house soil. Much time may be saved by
soaking the seed and starting the plants
in flower pots. Care should be taken,
however, that the plants do not become
root-bound, as the setback thus given
materially lessens all chances for a full
crop. In the case of beans, the time thus
saved is from two weeks to a month.

The most economical distance for set-
ting plants is, for corn, '., inches in the
row, with rows is inches apart. With
beans, hills 18 inches apart each waj-,
and two or three plants In each hill, give
excellent results. When planted so thick
the foliage is very dense, but this does
not apjjear to diminish productivmess.
The only training the corn reijuires is re-
moval of suckers. It is well, however,
to cut off about half of the tassels, thus
throwing more strength into the ears.

Beans, of course, must have a support.
This is best supplied by a string trellis.
AVires are run parallel with each row and
directly over it at the jiroper height, a
wooden peg, with a notch cut near the
top, is driven into each hill, and the two
are connected by a striug. Poles may
also be used, but they make more shade
and do not admit of so great utilization
of the overhead space.

In respect to lioliination, corn and
beans differ very favorably from many
forcing house crops, as tomatoes anil
cucumbers, which usually require consid-
erable hand labor in order to .set the
fruit. In the case of corn it is necessarv
that the atmosphere be not too mois't
when tlic pollen is ri]ie, but otherwise no
alti-iition is, as a luli', required. In the
case of beans, even this precaution is not
necessary, as the flowers are self-fertile.

.■Vs an extra precaution in the case of
corn, it may be well to go over the house,
cutting a tassel here and there and dust-
ing the silk with it, but it is doubtful if
even this is necessary.

During the early stages of growth a
catch crop, such as radishes or Grand
Rapids lettuce, can be taken off, or the
unused space can be utilized for starting
plants that are to be transplanted.

The time required to mature a crop of
the extra early varieties of sweet corn in
the experiments was 83 days. The
standard early varieties, as Crosby, re-
quired Stidays; but probably, with more
favorable conditions and more experi-
ence, the time could be considerably re-
duced. In the case of early beans the
time reciuired was from 54 to (52 days
for a number of sorts. Dwarf varieties
grown for comparison required 55 days.
The average yield of dwarf varieties
per hundred plants was 2S0 ounces, while
the average yield of the pole beans
was l,i;!(j ounces. Again, 73 per cent, of
the bush crop was gathered at the
tirst three pickings, while the crop of pole
beans was well distributed over eight.
It is thus seen that the pole bean is
much more productive than the bush
bean. In the exiii'iimeiital plantings,
jjractically no ti-oiiliic ^\■ith insects and
fungus diseases atti'iidiil the growing of
the crops. Rats and mice, however, com-
mitted some depredations. They should
be poisoned before planting the crop.

A number of varieties of both vegeta-
bles were tested. Varieties of sweet corn
that did verv well were Crosby's Early,
First of All, and White Cob. The last
was earliest, but the first was considered
on the whole more desirable. A'arieties
grown successfully in the garden seemed
to do equally well under glass. Varie-
ties of pole beans thatdid well were Mas-
tiff Golden Pod, Early Golden Cluster,
and Golden Champion, named in the
order of productiveness.

These crops can be grown under glass
much more easily and with less risk than
some other crops. The danger, so far as
observed, from insect and fungus enemies
is small and the crop matures satisfac-
torily. But the crucial question of the
commercial grower still remains unan-
swered: Does it pay '? As a result of its
investigation, the New Hampshire Sta-
tion believes that this question may be
answered in the aflirmative. In the East
forced bush beans are generally sold hy
the bunch of 25 to 50 pods. The price
varies according to demand; probably
25 to 50 cents per bunch may be consid-
ered an average. " If dwarf beans have
been made a success, surely the best pole
varieties, being more pi'oduetive, cannot
help becoming a profitable crop under
similar conditions."

In the case of green corn it is not so
easy to estimate the returns, since this
vegetable does not appear in the North-
ern market Iiefnre .July and hence has no
fixed jiriie. .Xi'vertheless, the New Hamp-
shire .station believes tiie industry will
be profitable. " Without any sweet corn
on the market before July, we have a
rather long period even in Spring when
this vegetable has no competition. While
it has no established market price at
present in our cities, it naturally follows
that, like other forced greenhouse crops,
the returns should at least be in propor-
tion to its cost, and doubtless until com-
monly grown would be much more
profitable. Sweet corn when first in
season is doubtless as highly prized as
any other of the green vegetables; and
taking this fact into consideration, we
believe that when offered out of season
it will be in greatdemand.'' — ^V. A.Clark,
in Farmers' Bulletin No. 105, U. S. De-
partment of Agriculture.

Firms Who Are Building.

NoRWALK, Conn. — F. S. Ainsworth is
overhauling his greenhouse.

Princeton, Inh.— C. A. Shannon is
adding a large cellar and greenhouse.

Rutland, Vt. — C. H. Miles is making
good progress with his two new green-
houses. The boiler and heating apparatus
are in position.

Newburyport, Mass. — E. W. Pearson
has put in a new 125-horsc-power boiler,
and built a new house 125x20 feet; also
a violet house 125x8 feet.

West Grove, Pa.— The Dingee & Co-
nard Co. have justfinished a block of four
new hou,ses, 100x12 feet, and have in the
course of erection a cold storage house,
105x25 feet; foundation is of stone 7
feet below the surface and rising to 4 feet
above the surface. To make it frost proof
roof iiaper is used over 1-inch boards
covered by shingle roof of cypress; this
makes a very substantial as well as frost
proof building.

November 4, 1899.

The F=i-orists' Exchkngb.

1103

New York.

Market Report,

The present comlition of this mar-
ket is very unsatisfactory. Whether it
be that the supply has outgrown the de.
mand, or that we are merely passing
through a temporary glut, is, of course,
hard to determine; certain it is that for
present needs there is a great over-pro-
duction of the ordinary grades of flowers,
not in one line, but in all. Roses, chrys-
anthemums, carnations, valley, violets,
orchids, in fact every commercial flower,
seems to be ci\rrdonfat the presenttime.

Fancy clirysanthcinunis range in price
from $'J to .f :! per dozen. A few dozen
'trenor L. Parii, from Kailledouze Bros.,
have brought much higher figures: but
these blooms are in a class by themselves.
Ordinary stock sells anywhere from f 1
per 100 up.

Prices on good roses remain practically
the same as quoted last week. Poor
stock is increasing in quantity, and
brings but meagre prices — ^2..^0 per
1,000 being a common figure.

Carnations are more plentiful than they
have been before this season, and sell
very slowly, ordinary flowers being from
50c. to 75c. per 100; fancies, $1.50 to
$.3.

Orchids are inbutlittle demand. Onci-
diums are cheap enough tor the sidewalk
florists to handle, and Deudroblum for-
mosum goes begging at 10c. and 12c.
each. For cattleyas 20c. each is asked,
and but few have changed hands during
the past week.

Lily of the valley sells at from ?1.50 to
.$3 per 100, according to quality. A very
few special violets arebringing .$ 1.25 per
100; ordinary flowers, from 25c. to 75c.

Roman hyacinths have already made
their appearance on the mai-ket, and *H
per 100 is asked for them. Paper White
narcissus arrived a few days earlier, but
they meet with poor demand.

The first dozen Bermuda lilies were
brought to the city last Saturday.

Among retailers business is considered
as good as usual for the time of the year.

Theo. Lang, :!'.)th street and Sixth av-
enue, keeps a well appointed store, and
will put in hot water apparatus with
raidators to heat the store throughout.

J. M. Hodgson & Son, eorner 5()th
street and Fifth avenue, have now got
their store completed and it Is a model
for beauty and convenience. Thedecora-
tions are very elaborate and the stock of
palms and bay trees displayed is of the
ver.y finest.

A. Wadley, 495 Fifth avenue, always
has a line of palms and flowers on hand
that is strictly up-to date.

Auction Sales.

The interior of Cleary & Co.'s sales-
room, 00 Vesey street, has presented a,
beautiful appearance the past week,
deing tilled with oddities iu .lapanese
arboriculture ami horticulture, from the
nurseries of Kusliibiki & Aral. The sale
of these curious and interesting plants
lasted two days— Wednesday and Thurs-
bay — and was well attended. Amongthe
numerous buyers were some of the
prominent retail store keepers of this
city. One piece, representing a highway
banked with growing palms and ferns,
with a parson riding on the back of a
cow in the foreground, all in miniature,
brought .¥50. Another miniature of a
Japanese tea house and surroundings
realized $41. A miniature garden fetched
$50.50. A pretty specimen of Junipervis
chinensis, in an .S-inch jardiniere, brought
$5.3,50, and a small cabinet containing
seven dwarfed plants $10. Perhaps the
most wonderful specimen was a Thuya
obtusa nana, with a cultivator's record
dating back to the fourteenth century.
This was a finely shaped tree, and was
ill a jardiniere of great value in itself.

At the second day's sale of the Japan-
ese plants the bidding for some of the
rare specimens was extremely brisk. The
500-year-old Thuya, mentioned above,
was started by a dealer at $300, and
run steadily up to $700, being knocked
down at tliat figure to Mr, (ieorge Pope,
of Brooklyn, N. Y. A. Wadley. the Fifth
avenue florist, was a close bidder.

Wm. Elliot & S(jns are offering at their
snles a very choice lot of hardy Holland
stock, which has arrived in splendid con-
dition.

Next week, owing to the election Tues-
ibiv, sales will beheld on Wednesday and
I'riday.

Holly Outlook.

Stumpp & Walter have already had
samples of holly, and the quality is quite
up to the usual standard, the sprays
being well berried. From present indica-
tions it would seem that the immense
glut of holly that prevailed last Christ-
mas is not likely to occur this year. More

territory has had to be scoured to insur''
the filling of placcdorders, an<l the freight
hundlers will probably not bring such
l.ngejiuantities on speculation, as many
of the shipments last year failed to real-
ize enough to pay for the handling.

Reports on English mistletoe indicate
the crop to be in good condition.

Jottiugg.

Paul Daillcdouze went to Boston
Wednesday, and expects to be gone a few
days.

Wm. Prosser left Wednesday night for
Chicago.

John Weir has rebuilt his branch store,
corner Bond and Fulton streets, Brook-
lyn.

The death is announced of Mrs. R.
Standinger, wife of the genial auction
clerk in Wm. Elliot & Sons. His many
friends sympathize with him in his be-
reavement.

There were no chrysanthemums sub-
mittedfor certification here last Satur-
day.

Visitors in Town.

W. J. Crowe, Utica, N.

Lynch, Poughkeepsie, N. Y.
man. Blue Point, N. Y.

Y.; M.J.
and A. Hotf-

Philadelphia.

Market Notes.

The cut flower market remains
practically as reported last week; there
is still a large surplus of most flowers on
hand, and apparent!}' very little outlet
for the extra supply, as other cities ap-
pear to be as badly off as ourselves. The
present indications are for colder weather,
which will bring the much needed relief.

The seedsmen report quite a lull in the
bulb sales; nodoubt owing to the warm
weather. Landreth & Sons report good
plant sales at their 10th and .Market
street store; large specimen plants of
Boston fern have sold very well.

.lohnson & Stokes are also doing quite
a plant business. A new feature has been
introduced here, of exchanging large
plantsin good condition forsmaller ones.

Club News.

The Florists' Club will meet on
Tuesday ne.xt, when fjeorge E. Campbell
will read a paper on " Early Chrysanthe-
mums." On Thursday of ue.xt week the
House Committee has arranged to have
open house to entertain visitors from
other cities attending our chrysanthe-
mum show.

Visitors in Town.

(ieo. Miller and wife, Newark, C;
Fred. Thielmau and wife, Brooklyn, and
O. P. Bassett, Chicago. The latter came
on expressly to see the Liberty rose at
Robt. Scott it Sons.

Entries for the chrysanthemum show
of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Socie-
ty are coming in very satisfactorily, and
some keen competition is looked for. Sev-
eral growers report the loss of many
chrysanthemum blooms, owing to so
much foggy weather. Some varieties
damped off to a great extent.

Wm. Warren Crawford, son of Robt.
Crawford, Jr., was married on Wednes-
day evening last. David Rust.

OBITUARY.

Peter M. Gideon.

Peter M. Gideon, a well-known horti-
culturist, died at Excelsior, Minn., on
October 27. He was born in Champaign
County, Ohio, in 1820, and resided there
until 1841, when he removed to Clinton,
III. From Clinton he went in 1853 to
Excelsior. The following year he began
experiments and investigations in fruit
growing, and has since done more than
any other man in the Northwest to ad-
vance the cultivation of applesand other
fruits. He was the originator of the
Wealthy apple, which he named after his
wife. Wealthy Hall, whom he married in
1840. In 1873, when the state estab-
lished an experimental fruit farm, he was
made superintendent and continued in
that capacity forseveral years. Recently,
in Iowa, a movement was started in
which it was proposed that the owners
of Wealthy bearing fruit orchards should
contribute five cents per each tree to a
common fund for Mr. Gideon's benefit.
This would no doubthave been seconded
by Minnesota had Mr. Gideon lived, and
quite a sum realized

most respected and best-known florists
in Providence, died at her son's home on
Camp street, October 27, at the age of
72. She leaves seven sons. Among them
are the members of the well-known firm
of Johnston Brothers and T.J. John-
ston, florists, while another son, E, J.
Johnston, continues the Inisiness estab-
lished by his father at the greenhouses
on Swan Point Road. A. M.

Index of Advertisers.

Mrs. Robert Johnston.

.\fter an illness of three weeks

Mrs.

Johnston, widow of Robert Johnston,
who, during his lifetime, was one of the

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AUen JK mo

Allen WS 1110

Am Gardening 1094

Am JsdooOo 110913

Am Kose Oo 1099

ArnoldTO 1097

Asctamann 0 1107-U

Bader J 1108

Baier W J 1110

Baldwin A J lUS

BallerFA 1096

Barteldes 4 Oo H9S

Bassett h WasbbumllU

BatBon 8 1108

Ba;ersdorfer H & Ool099
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Beaulieu H 1094

Becker Fred 0 1107

BeckertWO 1118

Berckmans P J Co.. 1108
BergerHH Jiao....l094

BemingHQ 1111

Black Ubas 1097

Blanc A & Co 1107

Blauvelt & QuttmanlUO
Bobblnk& Atkins... 1100

Bock W A 1108

BoBton Letter Oc. . .1109

BrlntonW P 1097

Brown P 1109

BurdettTH lo94

Burpee WAS Co.. .1095

ByerBros 1109

CaBsel Nursery Co..l09l>

Oarmody J D 1114

Cefrey Letter Oo... 1113

Cbeaney Rubt lo99

OhinnickW J K97

Oleary SOo 1109

Olacas&Boddlngton

Oo 1193

Oolflesh JW 1108

CoUinsT 1116

Oonard k Jones OcllOO

OonnellB 1101

Oottage aardens ... 1093

Cowen's N Sons 1114

OoiSeedOo 109G

Oralg Robt « Son... 1091)
Ounnlngbam J. H . .1096
OutFlower Eicbangel 110

Darlington HD llo8

Dayton Paper Nov OollU

Dean Boiler Oo 1115

Deutsche Oartner

Zeltung lllJ

Dletscb A &Oo 1115

DillonJL 1101

DlDgee k Oonard Oo.lo97
Domer F & Sons Co.llOl

Dorval V8 Iu99

Dreer Hy A 1100-14

DamontSOo 1110

Edwards & Docker.. UU

EhretF 1110

EiseleO 1116

Bisele J O 1108

Elizabeth NurseryOoloOo
ElUotlWmi Sons.. .1094

EUlott W H 1111

Ellis & Pollworthll09-13
Ellwanger 4 Barry. .1097
F.mmans GeoM1096-llo7
Eveuden Bros, 1096-1111
Farquhar K & J 4 Ool096

Fau8tHQ40o 1109

F&FNurseriee. ..1097
Florist Hall ABS'n...llH

Florist Pub Oo 1112

FosterLH 1108

Qalvln TF 1093

Gardner R J 1099

Garland GM 1114

Qeiger OR 1101

QlbDonsH W 1114

GibMn4 0o 1114

Gorton4Lldg6rwood

Oo 1114

Greene 4 UnderhU11096

Gunlher WH 1110

HargadineEO 1107

HarrisO A4Co 1096

HartM A 1110

HeissJB 11C8

Heller 4 Oo 1094

Henderson P 4 Co. .1116

HonneckeO Oo 1113

Herr AM 1109

Herrmann A 1116

Herron DR 1101

Hesser WJ 1113

Hews AH4C0 1113

Hicks 4 Orawbuck..lll0

HilflngerBros 1113

HIUEG 4 Co nil

HlppardE 1116

Hitrhlngs 4 Co . . 1116
Helton 4 HunkelOollU

HoranEO 1110

Hort'l Advertiser... 1112

Hughes G J 1096

Hulsebosch BroB — 1095
Indian Gardening.. IIH

Insall R ...1111

Intemat'l Heater Col 116

Jackson EB 1116

Jackson J H 1114

Jackson 4PerkmBOoK95

1097
Jacobs S 4 Sons.... 1115

JennlngsEB 1109

Johnson 4 Stokes... 1095

JonesHT 1096

Joosten C H 1094

Kay W H 1116

Kastlng WmF 1111

KelseyHP 1116

Eennlcott Bros Co. .1111

Knapper A 1107

Komada Bros 11U9

Kraber WG 1108

KuehnO A 1111

Lager 4 Hurrell li 96

LangJahrAH .. ...1110

LangJ ...1110

LimprechtSJ 1116

Llnthicum J 8 1097

LlttleSeldHF 1113

Lockland LumberOollOO
-1113

LongDB 1113

Lord 4 Bumham ColUB

MaderP 1100

ManiuiseeLE 1101

McCarthy NFS Oo.lUO
-1107

McFadden EO 1108

McKellar 4 Winter-
son nil

McManns J 1110

MeehanCE 1099

MerkelO 4 Son 1107

Meyer JO 40o 1109

Michel P 4 B Co.... 1095

MillangF 1110

Miller J W 1096

Model Plant StakeCol099
Monluger John O Oolll4

MoonSO 1097

Moon Wm H Oo 1097

Moore W J ....1110

Moore,Hentz4Na8hlllO
Morris Floral Oo. ... 1096

Mobs G M 1111

Murphy Wm 1099

Nat'l Florists' Board

otTrade 1114

National PlantCo... 1.96
N ¥OutFlowerOo..lll0

NiessenL 1111

Ormsby E A 1115

OuwerkerkP 1097

Parsons 4 Sons Co .llo7

PeckbamSS 1101

PennockSS 1110

Peterson J A 1108

Pierce F OOo 1114

PierBon F R Oo 1093

Pinehurst Nurseriesl095
Pittsburg Cut Flower

Oo nil

Pilzonka G. 1096-99-1111

Plant Seed Oo 1096

PuUenA 1116

Quaker OityMachCollU

RaokhamQ A 1108

RawllngsEl 1108

Rawson W W 4 Oo. . 1096

EeckJ 1109

Reed4KeU6r 1113

ReeserO A Oo 1096

ReldE 1111

ReimelsJ 1097

Relnberg Broa... 1101-11

Benard Jos 1101

Richmond Stove Co.lll4
Rlckseoker Cbas H..1116

Ripperger Geo 1114

RoedingO 0 1114

RolkerA 4 Sons.... 1094

RoseMfgCo 1109

Rnpp JP 1100

Kyerson H.O 1113

Sallford Geo 1110

Savacool A K 1116

SchillerJL 1095

Schmidt JO ...1097-1109

SchmltzFWO 1094

SchwabeO 0 1096

ScoUay Jno A 1115

Scott R &Son 1096

SeaOUfr Nursery... U96

SearlesOF 1096

Seawanhaka Ghs. ... 1096
Shellroad Q'h'se OO.1096

Sheridan WF 1110

SlebertOT 1108-15

SkabcnraDip Oo...llO«

8mithN4Son 1099

Smith W4T Co.. ..1097

Soar Bros 1 107

SoltanO 4 Co 1109

Steams ATLumOolll4

SteffensE 1113

Stoothotf H A 4 Co.. 1106
Storrs 4 Harrison Ool 100

StuderN 1108

Stumpp 4 Walter Colo94

SntherlandG A 1111

TanbeOE 1111

TaylorE J 1101

Tborburn J M4 0o.l 94
Toba~co Warahous-

Ing 4 Trading Oo. 1109
Traendly 4 3chencklllo

Underwood 8 M.... 1100
Van Home Griffon

4Co 1116

Vaughan'B Seed

Store 1116

Vincent R Jr4SoDl096-97
Vrodenburg 4 Co. ..b 97

WatBOn P« Oo 1095

WatBon T R 1096

Weathered T WSons.l 1 1 1

Weber OS 4 Co 1114

Weber H 4 Sons 1096

Weeber 4 Don 1095

Welch Bros 1110

WeflonH 4 Bro....ll08
Wbilldin Pottery Oolll3

Wliltbrcd A A 1006

Whltton4SonB.... 1090

Wletor Bros 1111

WlttboldOeo 1108

Wolf AQ4Bro 1114

Wood Bros 1101

WaodEM4 Oo 1096

Young J 1110

Yoong TJr 1110

Youiie& Nugent.. .1110
ZlmglebelD 1109

Index of Advertisements.

PLANTS, 8EKDS,
UULBS, FLUWKRS.

Acacia 1100

Acalypha 1096-1100

Achillea 1116

Agave 1107

Ageratum 1116

Allamanda 1103

AlysBum 1116

Ampelop8lB.1095-97-l 107

Ananas 1107

AquUegia 1116

Araucarias 1 100-07-08

Asparagus.. . 1096-1101-07

1108-11

Aspidistras 1100

Asters 1096

ABtilbe 1107-16

Azaleas . . 1094-97-1100-07
Begonias.. . . 1096-1107-16

Berberis 1096-1100

Biota 1108

Boi 1107

Browallia 1107

BulbB (not specifical-
ly named). ..1096-1116

Cadi 1107

Caladlums 1107-08

Calceolaria ... 1094

Callas .. .109S-96-1107-16

Cannas 1097-1107

Carnations. 1093-96-97-99

-1100-01-08-16

Oaryopteris 1116

Ohrysantbemumsl096-99
Oinerartas .1091-96-1100

-11U7
Clematis. . . 1094-95-96-97

Coleus 1096

Columbine 1096

Coreopsis 1116

Cosmos 1095

Crinum 1107

Crocus 1094-1100

Orotons 1096

OutFlowers 1110-11

Oycas 1094-1116

Oyolamen... 1094-96-1100

-1101-07-08

Cyperus 1107-08

Daffodils 1100

DaiBies 1096.1109-16

Delphinium 1116

Deutzla 1097-1100

Dielvtra b 97

Digi'talls 1116

Dracffinas 1096-1 U 1

-1107-08

Edelwels 1107

Eglantine 1096

Ericas llo8

EngeniaB 1107

EulaUa 1116

Euphorbia 1107

Ferns U99-1101-O7-O8-\6

FicUB 1107-08

Preesia 1093-94-11 16

Funkia 1116

GalUardia 1116

Galai 1116

Genista 1096

Geraniums. 1093-96-1108

-1116

Geum 1116

Oloiinias HOT

Grasses ....1096

Grevillea 1116

Heliotrope 1116

Herbaceous Plants. , 1095

-1116

Hibiscus 1116

HoUyhockB. 1095-1109-16
Hyacinths. . . . 1093-94-95

-1100-16
Hydrangea8.1094-97-1100

-1101-07

Impatlens 1096

Iresines 1096

Iris 1100-16

Ivy 1107

Jonquils 1094

Justicla 1108

Kalmias 1100

Lanrus lo94

Lavender 1116

Lilacs 1096-97-1W7

Lilies 1093-94-96-97

-1100-18

LobeUa 1116

Lychnis 1116

Manettia 1096

Maranlas 1107

Matricaria 1116

Metroslderos 1100

Mignonette. 1095-96-11' 9

Moon Vines 1101

Mountain Fleece. .. 1116
Mushroom Spawn . .1094

-1096-1116

MyoBotis ...1194-96-1116

MyosotiB 1107

Narcissus 1093-94-96

1110-16

Orchids 1096-1107

Pisonias 1097-1118

Palms, . .1094-96-90-1107

-1108-16
Pansies .. 1094 -96-1 109-1 1

-1116

Peach Seed 1097

Pelargoniums 1093

Petunias 1098

Phioi 1116

Primulas . . .1(194-96-1100

-1101-07-08-11-16

Privet 1094-95

Rhododendrons. . 1094-B7

-1100
Roses 1093-96-96-97

-1100-01
Rndbeckla.. 1096-97-1116
Seeds (not specifl-

caUy named). 1096-1116

Selaglnella 1108

Shrubs (not sped

acally named) .1( 96-97
Small FrnltB. . . 1097-1100

Smllai 1099-11O8

Spirffias 1094-97

Statlce 1116

Stocks 1096

Sweet Peas 1094-96

Sweet William 1118

Hyringa 1094

Tarragon 1096

Tlllandsia 1107

Trees .1096-97-1107-08-16
TulipBl093-94-96-1100-16
Vegetables .... 1094 -96-97

-1107

Verbenas 1096-96

Viburnum 1"97

Vlncas 1101

Vines (not Bpecifl-

cally named). .1096-97
Violets . . 1096-99-1101-16
Zamlas ,..1107

MISCELLANEOUS

Auctions 1107-09-10

Baskets 1096

Board of Trade 1114

Boilers 1114-16-16

Books 1094-1112

Boies 1111-13

Business Opportuni-
ties 1098

Cut Flowers 1110-11

Decorative Greenery

etc 1116

Fertilizers.... 1109-13-14
Florists' Letters. 1109-13
Florists' Supplies,. .1110

-1111-13-16
Flower Pots, Vases,

Tubs etc 1110-13

Fruit and Flower

Plates 1097

Glass 1114-15

Glazing Points . 1114-16
GreenhouBeOon-

Btructlon.... 1113-14-16

-1116
Greenhouse LumberlllS

-1114-16

Gutters 1114

Hail Insurance 1114

Hose 1116

Insecticides . .1106-09-13

-1116

Mastica 1114

Metal Designs 1116

Moss 1096-1111-16

Newspapers 1112

Peat 1098

Pipes, Joints and

Valves 1114-16

Printing nil

Pumps 1115

Sale or Bent 1098

Sash 1109-14-16

Seed Case 1094

Seed Packets 1097

Stakes 4 Supports . .1099

-1114

Stationery 1113

Tile 1114-16

Tools, Implements

etc 1114

Tying Material 1109

VentUators . . .1114-16-16

Wants, 1098

Windmill 1099

Wire 1113

wire Designs 1109-1 0

-1111-13

Some advertisers who cast their bread
upon the waters expect it to come back
to them buttered on both sides.— Fame.

1104

The Florists* Exchange.

(176) Cariiatioiis.— What should be
done with a beuch of White Cloud carna-
tion, as plants seem to be in good condi-
tion, but as the buds begin to open they
looli wilted and j'ellow, and a great
many turn yellow when first showing
from stem ?— Edwards.

—It the plants are in good health it
would seem that the buds were formed
previous to being lifted from the field,
and have suffered from the transplant-
ing. If this is the case we would advise
cutting away all buds excepting those
formed since "the plants were put in the
benches ; the latter will then develop into
perfect flowers.

(177) Amateurs and Professionals.
— In a mixed exhibit of professionals and
amateurs, is it customary or right or
just for an amateur to enter for com-
petition in both classes with different
stock? Premiums were given for pro-
fessionals and for amateurs in separate
classes. — E. L.

—Professional and amateur growers
are generally considered to be two dis-
tinct classes, and except in open com-
petitions, that is those scheduled as open
to all,theamateurBhould uot be allowed
to exhibit in the professional class, and
vice versa. While it is somewhat difli-
cult to give a correct definition of "an
amateur," we are of opinion that one and
the same person cannot, in justice, class
himself as both a professional and an
amateur; he must be either one or the
other. We sometimes think it might l)e
well to have a "hybrid " or nondescript
class for exhibitors who are neither
strictly professional nor amateur, but a
mixture of both combined. A judge who
kuew his business would have ruled an
exhibitor, posing as an amateur and
professional, out of competition in both
classes.

(178) Potash.— The value of all ma-
nures is usually estimated by the amount
of potash such manures contain. To use
either Babbit's potash or any other
kind alone, would give no good results.
Mix well rotted barn-yard manure with
the soil, and that will prove satis-
factory.

(179) Heliotrope Not Blooming.—
Give the heliotrope a sunny position, let
the pUnts have good drainage and
plenty of water when they are dry. Do
not pinch out the young shoots and
they will flower in due season.

(180) Gas V.S. Coal.— With coal at
prices which have prevailed for the past
two years, I am looking to the possi-
bility of economically using gas as a
substitute for coal for heating green-
houses. I cannot afford to be the one to
experiment on the subject for the benefit
of others. I use a hot water system
(2-inch pipes.) — E. W.

—We do not think gas can be used
more economically than coal, except
natural gas can be found on the premises.
In cities where natural gas can be used,
it has been proved that where the price
was over 2.'jc. per 1,000 feet it was
cheaper to burn coal.

in isolated cases, it makes, when well
growu, a very pretty decorative .subject,
and as such will attain sonic iio])uliirity.
To briiiji- out its be.st qualities it should
have a good, rich soil ami a stove tem-
perature while growing, but before being
offered for sale let it become gradually
inured to a cooler house, or it will uot
live 24 hours .after being taken from the
growing liouse and transferred to a sit-
ting room.

PoT-oHoWN Lilacs can be had so
cheaply now that every florist should in-
clude some among his AVinter flowers.
They may hekeptoutdoorsuntil wanted,
with a verv slight protector around the
pots, though a cold frame, sufliciently
deep enough to hold them, will be found
the best, .\fter the beginning of Decem-
ber a few mav be brought into heat,
although these will not force so well as
the ones brought in after New Year's.
From six to eight weeks' time should be
allowed to bring them into flower.

Cocos Wkddklliana.— Keep a supply
of small-sized plants on hand. As center

Alinite: a Bacteria of the Soil.

A writer in Indian Gardeniug, Calcut-
ta, discusses Mr. Durfee's paper on this
matter recently printed in these columns
as follows:

" In this journal of September 7, there
is reproduced an article on ' Alinite: The
new Soil Bacteria,' by Mr. B. Durfee, who
admits that he is a tyro in this kind of
research, so that a few notes may be
welcomed by those who have read and
are interested in it, especially as the arti-
cle in question contains some statements
that are liable to lead anyone not con-
versant with tlie science of bacteriology
into error.

" It ought to be universal knowledge
by this time, but I am greatly afraid
that it is far from such, seeing the mis-
statements one is constantly coming

BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS.

Primula obconica, to make reall.v
good desirable plants, should be potted
along until a (iinch i)ot is attained;
don't let them become root-bound in the
smaller pots before shifting, and give
thetn good, rich comjiost to grow in.
Keep in a temjjerature a few degrees
warmer tlian is given the Chinese primu-
las, and both a larger growth aiul
longer flower stems will be obtained.

Bego.xia Gloire de [jOuhaine. — Fall
struck cuttings are making good head-
wa.v and must be kept potted as rerpiired.
This is going to lie useful for Winter
flowering, and some nice iilants will be
on hand for Christmas among those first
struck. While the plants are in the small
stage great care will need to be exerciseil
in the watering, as they damp off so easi-
ly; on no account have the foliage wet
overnight, that will damp them sure.
Water in the mornings, and do it spar-
ingly.

AcALVpnA SANDEiii.- Although this
will never do for a bedding plant, except

New "Yellow Chrysanthemum, Walter Molatsch.
Certificated by C. S. A. See page 1079 issue of October 28.

plants for fern dishes they have no equal,
and it pays to keep a portion of them in
21/2 or :!"-inch pots purposely for this
branch of the trade.

A New Glazing: System.

The English horticultural ]iress is
bringing to the attention of its readers a
new glazing system, which is described
as follows:

" Rafters or ijrinci]ials are fixed at ]iro-
per (listances, and the.se sujiport purlins
which run in parallel lines. The whole
may be of wood or iron. The panes of
glass are ' slotted,' that is, holes are
made at to]i. middle and bottom of tlie
edges, as the case may he, and when the.v
are laid flat down, frnni apertures through
which a pin or clii) is [lassed and secured
on the inside of the purlin by means of a
screw or nail, thus holding thegl.iss tirni.
The clip is cork or rubber lined, and when
fastened to the imrlin makes a neat
watertight joint. The ailvniitiges of this
method, which is simi>licity itself, is that
no outside paint is needed; nothing ob-
structs the light; no putty is required,
and tlie first cost is mucli less than the
Iiutty system ; and then an.vone can re-
pair a broken pane." Gardening World
adds: "In places not suliject to high
winds there seems no reason wliy this
new system should not become popular
and iirove iierfectly efficient.''

across, that beans, peas, clovers, and
sucli like leguminous plants do not, as
implied, of themselves, absorb nitrogen
from the air and impart it to the soil,
Init onl.v act as hosts to the nodule
bacteria that are the real agents b.v
wliich the jjart is played.

"The writer then goes on to claim
more for Alinite than I think he is justi-
fied in doing in our present state of
knowledge on thesuliject, and decidedl.y
confuses two things: the nitrogen ob-
tained from the air i)y means of tiacteria
acting in conjunction with pl.'ints of the
leguminous order, and nitrogen obtained
direct by means of bacteria in the soil,
and it is to the latter class that Alinite
is claimed to belong, as its introducers
say that it fertilizes the soil with nitro-
gen, which it obtains from the air with-
out the intervention of any other plant;
in fact, is of the class of those nitrifying
orgnnisms described by Franklin and
Wiiiogardsky, which have the power of
living in a medium entirel.v free from any
organic matter and evolving nitric acid.

" In these dav s of such almost univer-
sal .scientific knowledge it was not likely
that the proprietors of Alinite stood
much chance of cstal)lishing a monoi)oly
in a process for uitrifying the soil by
bacteria, and other bacteriologi.sts at
once took the matter uji and pioceeded
to investigate what Alinite, which to
look at is a- dry, yellowish powder, con-
sisted of. Gelatine and other cultures

were made from it, with the result that
it was found to contain the spores of a
bacterium known as li. Ellenbachensis
a., which is now generally admitted to
be the same as B. Megateruum, discov-
ered by de Barry some.v ears ago, he hav-
ing first found it on some boiled cabbage
leaves. The organism for a bacteria is
large, viz., 2.b up in thickness, and cylin-
drical in form ; it elongates till four to
six times as long as broad; it is often
slightly bent, and at times forms chains;
it has slight powers of movement, liqui-
fies gelatine quickly, increases rapidly,
and forms spores; it has long been
known as having the power of not onl.v
fixing free nitrogen, but of dissolving out
nitrogen from organic matter.

" Moreover, the pentones form a food
stuff extremely tinorable to its develoi>
ment. It grows best at a temperature of
08 degrees Fahr., and requires plenty of
free oxygeu.and therefore would flourish
better "on the surface of the soil, although
probably sunlight would destroy it, as it
does other bacteria. The vendors of
Alinite tell you in the instructions to mix
it with sugar and water, and doubtless
the small vial would inoculate an acre
of land, if they are flrst allowed to in-
crease and multiply in sufficient of this
mixture to sprinkle the acre. Care would
doubtless have to be taken that some
other species of bacteria or yeast did not
gain the upper hand and so destroy the
one which it was required to cultivate.

"But up to the present time there is
not sutficient data to say under what
ciinditidiis it will and will not increase
when .-ipiilied to the soil. Hitherto all
experinieuts seem tohave been carried on
with pot cultures, and the writer of the
article fir.st referred to does not seem to
have met with much encouragement in
his trials with it on carnations.

" M. I-;. Gain has been carrying out a
series of experiments and investigations
with Alinite, the result of which he jjuti-
lishes in the Rev. Gen. de Bot. (Bonuier)-
XI (IHliSi), iip. 18-28. His experiment,
were to ascertain whether the apjilicas
tion of Alinite produced any marked in-
crease in the weight of plants, under ex-
perimentalconditions; and, if so, whether
this favoralile influence exists to any use-
ful degree undtr ordinary conditions of
cultivation. L'l) to the present experi-
ments that have been carried out are tno
small in number, and too scanty in ex-
tent to make an.\' very definite state-
ments; the results that seem to have
been olitained under favorable experi-
mental conditions of soil, temperature,
humidity and attention, apijear to ha>e
given sutticient encouragement to make
it worth while to pursue the investiga-
tion under normal agricultural condi-
tions. The experiments that have hither-
to been carried out have been principally
conlined to buckwheat and flax, and be-
fore anything can be said of its ccommer-
cial value it will be necessary to try it
under varying couditionsin ihe open and
witli a much greater vi^riety of crops.
Tlie conclusions M. E. Gain arrived at
are that Alinite does, in the majority of
instances, produce a greater weight of
]5lant, and also a more abundant pro-
duction of grain.

" Here is a vast field laid open for in-
vestigation and e.Nperiment, as this is
not the onl.v bacteria that Axes nitrogen;
lU'obably oiie kind will be found to flour-
ish better than another, aecDiiling to
the constituents of the soil ami climate;
then there are those giant multitudes
among the species that are sujiposed to
have formed the nitrate beds of Chili,
from which, during the first six months
of 1890, nearly 600,000 tons were ex-
ported to Euroiie. If these could only be
iuduced to work for us where we wanted,
wliat a source of wealth it would open
out! Hut other bacteria play other parts
in agri horticulture, and they may well
be termed, as they are by Frankland,
' Our Secret Friends and Foes.' "

NEW INVENTIONS.

An Electric Temperature Indicator.

The Wilder Mfg. Co., 317 Main street,
Springfield, Mass., is making an electric
temperature indicator that will be a
boon to florists and poultryinen. The
device consists of a smallelectricbattery ,
an electric bell, a quantily of wire and
the indicator. The indicator is a small
thermostatic bar, working liy contrac-
tion and expansion, when subjected to a
change in temperature, ringing electric
bell at any point to which the indicator
is adjusted. This invention, it is claimed,
will save untold worry and sleepless
nights. The indicator has been patented.

November +, 1899.

Thb Florists' Exchange.

1105

THE MEN WE MEET.

""I call a man remarkable who becomes a true
workmaD in this vineyard of the Highest. Be
his work that of palace-building and kingdom-
founding, or only of delving and ditching, to
me it is no matter — or next to none. All
human work is transitory, small In itself. • •
Only the worker thereof, and the spirit that
dwelt in him issigniflcant.— Carltle.

.\V

■.().— .J A.M K8 H AKTSHUK.N E.

.lauies Hartslidi-iie was born in Shrop-
sliiie, England, .\pril 8, 186S. Coming
to the United States in 1888 he lirst lo-
cated at the" Hub," shortly after becom-
ing second foreman in the gardens of the
late Charles Hurley, Esq., of E.xeter, N. H.

The horticultural development of the
World's Fair ieil him to strike out for
Chicago in IS'.il.', with the thought of
finding employment in that section. In-
stead of taking part in this, however, Mr.
.John C. Ure, then having considerable to
do with exposition matters, more par-
ticularly those connected with the Illi-
nois and other state buildings and
grounds, engaged Mr. Hartshorne to
run his greenhouses out at Argyle Parli.
Modest, as times go now, as was that
establishment then, it was here the young
man first made his mark and began to
show the metal that was in him.

Old-fashioned low span roof houses,
each heated by a separate boiler, with
the assistance of the old style brick flue,
was hardly an up-to-date institution to
say the least, by means of which to
make one's mark as a carnation grower;
but he did, and that quickly, both in the
public market and at the Chicago Fall
shows; in 18'J<j, for example, carrying
off some 20 premiums for carnations. It
is often said that success lies not so
much in the hou.ses as in the man, al-
though every good workman likes to be
provided with good tools, and a good
grower good htjuses for his purpose. S(.»
that man who can, in spite of all handi-
caps, turn out flowers and plants eijual
to the products of tliose better provided
for, deserves the greater credit for his
work. Nor was it as a specialist in car-
nations alone be showed hjis skill, for he
staged, exhibited and won "other premi-
ums; his groups of ornamental palms,
ferns and other i)lants at the Chicago
Fall shows being highly praised at the
time; and in many other ways he showed
himself a good all-around man among
plants.

The turning point in Mr. Hartshorne's
life seems to have come in 3 8117, when
we hear of him as being engaged by H.
N. Higinbotham, Esti., of Chicago, as
gardener, both at his city residence and
his delightful country home at .loliet,
111. The next step, in the following year,
was the formation of the now famed
Chicago Carnation Co., of .Toilet, with
Mr. Hartshorne as manager. Here, at
Joliet. is, without doubt, one of the most
perfect plants, each devoted exihisivcl.v
to the divine flower, that thisscction can
show, if not unique in the whole country.
It now consists of 60,000 square feet, in
12 double houses, 200x22 feet, absolutely
in carnations alone, with the aim of
growing high-grade flowers only. Al-
though the company was not started
until the Spring of 1808, yet through
the early purchase of stock, which was
planted in the open ground to fill the
houses yet to be built, the verv first Win-
ter (1898-1899) the place became noted
for fancy flowers, which easily found a
market with profit satisfactory to the
company.

To further demonstrate the energy in
the man, he is now planting ten acres of
paionias, in some 300 varieties, gathered
from all over the world; some of them
at very high prices, the rarest and choicest
that could be obtained. As the object of
the newcompany isthesaleof cut flowers
as well as plants, it follows that a large
percentage of the varieties are naturally
those known to be best adapted for cut
flower use. The name of this venture
will probably be The Chicago Pa>ony
Farm Co.

Like all progressive men Mr. Harts-
horne believes in association among his
compeers; he early joined the Chicago
Florists' Club, taking active part In its
debates, and this year was elected its
president, assuming the chair October 3.
He is also a member of the Chicago Hor-
ticultural Society, the Society of Ameri-
can Florists, the American Chrysanthe-
mum .Society (this year on the seedling
committee), the .American Carnation So-
ciety, and the American Association of
Nurserymen. He is also a Master ^lason.
Mr. Hartshorne has been married six
years and has two children.

Edgar Sa.nders.

^rre5por?der?ce

Insertion 7oiU be given in this colnmn to
all eommicnicatiotis free from animus^ but
the opinions expressed ilo not necessarily
refect our own.

The Decline of Novelty-Buyins:

Among Private Gardeners.

Editor Florists' Exchange.

The fads of fashion havenodouhtmuch
to do with the decline of novelty-buying
among private gardeners. I am inclined
to think that the change is more on the
part of the employer than on that of the
g!irdener. We have, and always will
have, among the employers ardentlovers
of plants and flowers who want to have
the best and newest around them; but
the average gentleman does not take the

his best to interest his employer in the
newest and choicest plants, though some
finding it an uijliill light may become
lukewarm and allow thenisih es lo drift
with the tide of fashion. On(^ bright ray
of hope for the gardener is a reviving in-
tci-est on the part of many employers in
trees and shrubs. Let this "be {'iicou raged
by every possible means, and it will cer-
tainly lead on to a greater deliglit in
nature's choicer gems.

Now, what part docs the commercial
florist play? It must, to him, be largely
a question of dollars and cents; but how
is he best going to reach the man with
the money at his back ? He spends large
sums in sending out catalogues and cir-
culars; many of these fulfill their mis-
sion, but many, alas, find a resting place
in the waste basket without being even
glanced at. I do think that a personal
interview would, in many cases, be far
more profitaljle, providing i-esponsihle
men are sent out. I say responsilile men
advisedly, for some firms send out every
Tom, Dick and Harry they can find to
work for them on the percentage system,
and who know just as much about the
stock they are trying to sell as a dog
knows about its grandfather.

Florists' clubs and kindred societies
can certainly do a great deal to encour-
age intei'est in horticulture, and the

JAMES HARTSHORNE.

trouble to interest himself in these things,
and in a large majority of private places
the gardener has to catermore to the de-
sires of her ladyship, who in turn is sure
to be more or less infiuenced by fashion's
crazes. She does not hold her receptions
or entertain her guests in the green-
house, tlierefore the greenhouse must be
utilized for growing just such things as
are most appropriate for house decora-
tion. But flowers are fashionable, there-
fore cut flowers must be supplied. Only
a few things are wanted, but these must
be grown in hatches to give sufficient of
one variety to fill a certain vase. Plants
of a new rose or new carnation can be
procured in sufficient number at once to
give the necessary supply of flowers at
one cutting; but what about the new
orchid'.' It is a source of delight to the
specialist only; to the average observer
only of passing interest. And when is
my lady going to get sufflcient to fill a
vase'? New palms and such like are all
very well for the greenhouse, but if the
show is wanted in the drawing room
that is hardly the place for an expensive
specimen.

The gardener who loves his profession
still fights for its best interests and does

spread of horticultural knowledccby the
holdingof flow ershows. New York City
is sadly lacking in this respect. Where
has the private or other gardener here a
chance of displaying his choice subjects,
or any encouragement given him for the
acquiring of more'? By all means let us
have flower shows, and let no efforts be
span d to make them pulilic functions.
Let them be gotten up on a large and
liberal scale, not small affairs in an upper
room to which only the privileged few
have access, and of which even the ma-
jority of those that are interested in hor-
ticulture know nothing about.

Surely another medium for bringing
new things underthe private gentleman's
notice, fis also a means of enlightenment
aild ciluiatinii, slioulil be the horticul-
tural press — tlie commercial section has
its own mission; but the question arises
does the other section of the horticul-
tural press of to-day fulfill its mission in
this respect? I am afraid it does not.
How many of such gentlemen does the
horticultural papers of to-day reach?
Do the conductors of such periodicals
really try to reach those, or to supply
information that would be likely to in-
terest them and encourage the sende

out of new plants to advertloe In their
columns? or do they pursue the narrow-
minded policy of catering to a more
numerous class, whose dollar at first
sight se<'ms e.-isier to get hold of?

I am of opinion th.it if our friends of
the press, the ]irofcKsed loveisof horticul-
ture, would remove the dollars a little so
that tlicKcparticscouldsee a littlefarther
before them, ttiey might do a great deal
to further thesaleof novelties, and proba-
bly, in the end, fare a good deal better
themselves. .Scotia.

Editor Florists' Exchange.

I note with interest in your number of
October 14 an article on the decline of
novelty-buying among iirivate garden-
ers. I am of the opinion that the private
collections to-da.y are equal in number
and fully as rich in fine, well-grown sp<'ci-
men plants and novelties of real merit
as they were at any formi'r ficricid under
my knowledge. .\\i for the exliil)ilions.
the last annual show of the .Massachu-
setts Morticnlliiral .Society was a nifidel
oiii', ei|iiMliiig ,iiiy I have witnessed, both
as regards novelties and quality of stock.
It is still quite true that the mutual co-
operation of the commercial and private
grovv'er would be the means of improving
many of our exhibitions.

Time has brought about many changes
in the cla.ss of plants cultivated, and we
no longer find the collections of hard-
wood stove and greenhouse flowering
plants such as acacias, correas, chorize-
nias, camellias, daphnes, epacris, ericas,
ixoras, jasminums, show pelargoniums,
Iiolygalas, posoquerias, rogieras, rondeh-
tias, taberiiiemontanas, veronicas and
Iiostsof othergood things which formerly
graced and improved our floral exhibi-
tions. They have gone out of cultiva-
tion, or, at least, their culture does not
appear to be encouraged as it formerly
was before the chi-ysanthemum era.
'I his can scarcely be attributed to an.\"
fault on the part of the privat'' gardener
or his employer; but more i)erli,-ips to the
natural results of various causes, such
as tile limited demand for such stock
arising from changein the class of plants
iind modern methods of floral displays,
.iiid the rapid increase in the quality.
(|uantity and variety of plants handled
by theretail floristsof to-day. It has cer-
tainly had its effecton many an employ-
er (in several in.stances to my knowl-
edge). He finds that the Horist can sup-
ply his several wants at much less ex-
pense than he could build and maintain
a gond conservatory witli priqjer help,
and therefore does not find it even neces-
s;iry to build.

To sum it up the private employer
scarcely assists the commercial grower
directly, as he formerly did, and the
grower and importer of novelties looks
in turn to a. different market (the florist)
for an outlet for his stock, and has
gradually restricted himself to the culti-
vation of si>ecialties in quantit.v such as
will net him the largest revenue: in so
doing he is liable to neglect the little
choice stock sought by the private gar-
dener. To-day, the novelties of merit are
handled in sucli large quantities by the
retail florist that they soon lose much
of the old-timefascination forthe private
gardener. R. M. Urey, Mass.

I

The Help Problem.

Editor Florists' Exchange.

I was much interested in the remarks
of Mr. S. S. Bain, as I have found it hard
at times to procure practical help. Judg-
ing from my own experience, and from
what I have seen, I think that the Ameri-
can young man who has knocked around,
following a variety of work, and who
fiii;illy settles down in the greenlu)use be-
cause lie likes it and takes an interest in
it. is far superior, as help, to the young
man who has learned his trade on the
other side. In the latter case, working
in one establishment for years lias a ten-
dency to dwarf his intellect and implant
within him the idea that he knows it all,
and he is slow to grasp new ideas and
methods. On the other hand, the .Ameri-
can young man has had his hands trained
and his mind broadened and brightened
by his various occuiiations and experi-
ence. He is more intelligent, has quicker
perception, understands instructions,
and can put through more work than
.the man from the other side. .Small
wonder that this help is scarce to secure,
as the American has the ability to work
as well for himself as for his employer;
and he is soon in business on his own
account, as is shown by the great in-
crease in the number of florists in
I America. J. L. Dillon.

1106

Thb I=l.orists' Exchange.

Editor Florists' lixdiongc.

Your remarks under llii« heiuliiiKiiitro-
duees a suhjeet tliat is wortli.v of the
most thoughtful iliseussioii. When our
clubs aud societies are formed one jihrase
is sure to be mentioned, viz., " for the ad-
vancement of horticulture," and in good
faitli, with the same statement, Wfiys to
educate the iniblic iu horticulture gener-
ally are discussed. The matter of how
to improve the (lualit.vof flowers aud the
handliuiu; of the same is thoroughly gone
into; but what should be one of the
greatest iiroblems in the advancement of
horticulture, "the education of the com-
ing florist," la side-tracked. Is this mat-
ter ever brought up at a club meeting, or
has it ever been introduced before horti-
cultural bodies, where an open discus-
sion would certainly produce some prac-
tical results? JIany, like Mr. liain, think
that the business suffers from the quality
of employees, which iu many case.s is
true; but I do not not believe that his
remarks on what he learned in Belgium
ou this subject furnish any key to unlock
this problem iu America.

A life serviceiu one place, or even a long
service iu one spot, is not liable to pro-
duce a progressive desire, which is the
one thing necessary to success, but will
surely lead to a belief thatthe course one
has been following for so many years
must be correct, because he has not seen
any other tried.

Apprenticeship, of course, is out of the
question on this continent. The nature
of the American, even in youth, calls for
some immediate returns which the poor
European apprentice does not get.

What, then, is the practical way of
handling this important matter ? It has
;ihvays secnicd to me, to a great e.Kteut,
to be iu till' hands of the employer. A
good teacher generally produces the best
scholars. T'ufortunately, many of the
most skillful have the least tact for im-
parting to others their knowledge inter-
estingly. The most desirable quality in
the make-up of a good workmau, espe-
cially in the florist trade, is interest
in his work; and as in our business a
large proportion of beginners have a cer-
tain amount of " fancy " for flowers, the
material is there to work on.

Employers should in every way try to
make every branch of the business pleas-
ant to the beginner. There are many
ways of doing this. As soon as practica-
ble, make a new hand feel that he is re-
sponsible for something: beginning at
pot washing, try and make him feel that
even the foreman cannot wash pots with
him. When you have created this feeling
you have .started a good woikniaii. En-
courage this interest at each step as lie
progresses, and as this Interest grows
so will your pleasure and proHt.

Now for the ways and means of pro-
ducing this feeling. First, the emploj er,
who really desires to improve his help,
must control his impatience on many
occasions, and when there is real cause
for reproof doit as plainly aud pleasantly
as his nature will admit, knowing from
his own e.\|>erienri' as a beginner how
full the florist's business is of unforeseen
accidents as well as careless ones. Man.y
a good servant is spoiled by what lie
deems an unwise censure; while many a
man is the better of censure attended
with a plain and just explanation of
wh.v censured.

All men as they gain knowledge seek
for more, and here is where a good em-
ployer will give his attention. U should
be his pride to help the floricultural
knowledge of his men grow as he does
his plants, and it will be as profitable;
for he is anything but a good business
man who has so little interest in his help
that he cannot be bothered with having
to teach them intelligently, and who con-
soles himself for his apathy by sayiug
that when he has them taught they will
leave him. If they do he has the satisfac-
tion of knowing that he has sent out a
good workman to push the business
along; aud if all but do the same, he will
have a chance of refllling the vacancy
with some other well-taught man.

Another way of helping the good cause
along is seeing that the work-house shed
is stocked witli the trade papers of the
day. Again, it does not lower the dig-
nity of an employer to call attention to
cultural articles, or the results at other
places; and if the workmen are not

Now Iteacly
lor nelivvry.

readers read to them, and by this means
start them thinking— bo.v, flreman,
growers, etc.

There iire many wa.ys besides the fore-
going that an employer can advance his
men it he will only take in them the same
interest that he wants them to feel iu his
business — •■onl.v a fair exchange."

E. I. Mli'sted.

Editor Florists' Exchange'.

ICvery employer must solve tlie Help
Problem for himself, for, certes, he can-
not lay the burden over another man's
shoulders. The writer holds that the
florist, seed and nursery industries present
asgood inducements (yes, on the average,
better) to the boy as the majority of
trades and emijloymcnts.

It is not through ■ good fortune" that
our leading business men sectire the ser-
vices of valuable assistants, as is often
alleged when Mr. .So-and-so's " luck " is
given as reason for great success, but
through the exercise of a faculty for care-
ful discrimination and selection.

Don't take a bov at haphazard. First
investigate him a Ijit. Interview his

ing," is born in some boys: a hereditary
taint from an ancestor, lio.ys so afflict-
ed should be eousigued to severe disci-
pline— the army or navy. If they can't
make food for themselves they can for
powder.

The men have to be treated very much
like the boys, save that, paying them full
wages, you have more power to urge
them to their work, more privilege to
criticise, more right to expect them to
perform their assigned duty with satis-
faction to yourself.

Never allow yourself or any in your
employ to act as spy; that's contempti-
ble in itself, and produces like results. A
little innocent fun, once in a while, even
at the loss of your own time, should be
winked at, not jawed at. If it becomes
chronic that's another matter.

Let your rule be tirm .vet flexible, an
iron hand in a mask of down — you are
tile successor to the schoolmaster; you
shape the future of your boy employees,
hence you have much resiionsibilit.v.

The writer believes that the help prob-
lem, so far as it relates to boys — aud the
bo.y makes the man. flout' forget — can be
overcome by careful selection, grading

The New Frilled Tuberous Rooted Begonia.

See
Advertisement
Page 1113

father or mother: find out their views.
If they expect their boy to be president
of the ITnited States, or something of
that sort before he is twenty-five, let
some other man have to do with his
start. You can't afford to lose time
over him. If you find that the parents
take an interest in their boy and have
that control over him whicli is natural
and correct, and that the boy himself is
sufticiently intelligent and willing, you
have secured the basis for good material
and will be reasonably safe in taking him
into your employ.

Do you personally superintend your
help or have you a foreman'? If the lat-
ter, is lie the right man to trust your
own boys to'.' Does he possess tact,
diplomacy and discernment .' Is he quali-
fied to intejllgentl.v handle young men'.'
Can he discriininate'.' If not, your help
problem will always be with you in a
very aggravated form.

Treat your employees as you yourself
would like to be treated; put yourself in
their place; handle each one individually,
according to his ability and intelligence:
study their dispositions and rule them
accordingly: neverdiscourage. Commend
whenever possible, censure' when neces-
sary, but never beforeothers; that course
hardens. If you can't sny a kind word
don't say a cross one until you have the
(]ftender before .you in private. Encour-
age, lend and guide. Let you yourself be
their example.

Make the boys' interests yours and
they will make yours theirs. " Pa.y them
liberally: you'llbe the gainer.

Do not iiermit petty jealousies or fa-
voritisms to exist. I'hese kill a place.
Let each one understand lieis on his own
merits. Fire a confirmed ijiischief-maker
incontinently, and don't waste time over
an idler. Idlenesss, or that " tired feel-

and educating. He hashad a little expe-
rieuce along these lines, met with some
degree of success, and after twenty years
of it is more than ever

A HELIEVER I.V the liOYS.

[Mr. Bain's reply to the various criti-
cisms will aiipear next week.]

New Frilled Tuberous

Rooted Begfonias.

Tuberous rooted begonias are by no
means new to most cultivators, "and
many thousands are distributed annu-
ally by the leading commercial houses;
yet the.v are by no means popular, and
they are decried by many and considered
■ if no account because our American cli-
mate is so much hotter in .Summer than
the European, where the plants grow
luxuriantly, and where they are culti-
vated by the million. In many gardens
there tliese plants are depended upon for
a continuous effect until late in Fall and
can be relied upon, which is not the case
with many flowering plants, i-specially
geraniums. And are notthi' l.itter pl.inl's
very uncertain and often disappointing

Willi us'.' ;;^ —

During the past season I had an excel-
lent object lesson in the way of bedding
out tuberous rooted begonias near Cape
Cod, in Massachusetts, and, although it
was but an amateur's garden, yet it was
evident that tliese most beautiful flowers
could be grown satisfactorilv in the open
air. They were planted iu"rich, mellow
soil and derived some shade from trees,
but not too dense.

P^t the Riverton Nurseries, during the
past two seasons, there has been a bed
of these plants, about 10x100 feet, on
the northeast side of one of the green-

hoii.scs; ]iaitial shade has been afforded
the pl.ints li.v tUe use of burlap during
extreme liot weather. No flowers in the
nurseries have created more admiration
or surprise, as it has been considered im-
possible to jiroduce such maguiflcent
flowers in this country out of doors.

The plants in question consisted of the
new begonia, Duke Zeppelin, a dwarf va-
riety growing fiom (■) to 8 inches high;
flowers double, of a dazzling scarlet — a
most telling subject in blocks or for the
margin of beds. Then there were (and
are still at (late of writing, October 2.s)
specimens of all the various colors, both
single and double, from pure white to
deep crimson; but these were eclipsed by
the new frilled varieties. The petals of
these flowers are fringed more beautifully
tliau the choicest fringed petunias; the
plants are as vigorous and free flower-
ing as the well-kiiown types, and em brace
all the cidors known in begonias, includ-
ing the delicate blending of white and
pink, light yellow and blush, orange and
red to deep crimson. The flowers, too,
are of mammoth size, and are borne on
stout, erect stalks — not of the drooping
kind — making them useful for cutting.

The tubers were planted rather late
aud had not got well started before hot
weather; but during the past two
months the display of flowers has been
gorgeous. The jirotection afforded in
the extreme heat was used when the first
touch of frost was but too plainly visible
on tender plants, and the begonias passed
through unhurt, aud are still with us.

For outdoor cultivation select a site
where some shade can be afforded them,
either by trees, or by some building — the
north or east side of a dwelling house
will be found congenial quarters, pro-
vided the soil is also suitable. Another,
and one to be recommended, is to plant
in a bed using other ornamental foliage
and sub-tropical plants. Such a combi-
nation is very pleasing, and the larger
plants thus afford the desired shade.

Various places will suggest themselves
as suitable for growing tuberous bego-
nias, and where beds or borders are not
available an empty frame that may have
been used early in Spring for young and
tender stock-will be an ideal spot with a
raised slat shading.

In England, where tuberous begonias
are largely used for bedding, it is custom-
ary to give the beds a mulching of cocoa-
nut fibre refuse, or surface the beds with
a dwarf growing plant, such as sedums
or mesembryanthemums. These all tend
tokeepthesoil cool and moist. The beds
for begonias should be well prepared. If
the soli is retentiveand heavy, use coarse
sand or leaf mold to render it porous;
even drainage might be necessary, as
water must not stand around the plants,
or the soil remain saturated. The soil
needs to be rich and porous, but avoid
anything like fresh manure. Thoroughly
decomposed hotbed manure, containing
a good proportion of leaves, or old mush-
room manure, is preferable where manure
has to be used.

Tuberous begonias cannot stand
drought and mustbekeptcool and moist
at the roots. The single flowering va-
rieties are preferable for planting out,
and in this respect the new frilled bego-
nias are superior to the old forms.
These were introduced by the Henry A.
Dreer (Inc.) last year. This season
shows a marked improvement, and next
season they will doubtless be offered in
separate colors. Seed is not yet on the
market but will be in due time, as the
variety becomes constant.

W. T.

[We have received some sample blooms
of these new frilled begonias from Henrv
.\. Dreer luc. The flowers were of ini-
mence size, dazzling red and scarlet in
color, aud should, we presume, prove
very desirable for the )iurposes to which
such subjects are adapted.— ICd.]

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No.euiher 4, 1899

The Florists' ExcHKNce.

Cleveland.

Market Notes.

As a result of the bright weatherof
the past two weeks, the flower market
assumes quite a different aspect from
that of two or three weeks ago. There is
au abundance of stock on every hand—
and of good quality too. Many" growers
hnd It a hard matter to dispose of their
entire product, and much has gone to
waste.

The present volume of business is no
larger than at previous writings: retail
storekeepers report a brisk demand for
ill! kinds of work, wedding and reception
decorations forming the greater portion
of the output. Plant sales are increas-
ing and large numbers of chrysanthe-
mums in pots are daily disposed" of.

Chrysanthemums are comingin in large
quantities and all jji-ices are asked ; so far
fVJ IS the highest tigure for beKt blooms,
and smaller blooms of the earlier sorts
Hnd slow sale at $<;, .$.S and f 10. Retail
prices hold the same as last reported ;
small flowers do not bring over $1 per
dozen; and very fine stock is offered at
f l.^iO, 12 and .$2.50; some fancy stock
bringing as high as $3 and f-i pe"r dozen.
Koses do not move rapidly ; the finest
blooms seen this season are those now
offered. In Meteor, Kaiserin and Rride—
the improvement in quality is especially
noticeable— ^4 and.f5isthe"outsideflgure
for best stock, and short stem flowers
move at .f2 and $3.

There is no change in retail figures—
.fl..")0 per dozen being the highest price
obtaining for fancy, while ordinary does
not fetch over $1.

Carnation.s show a marked improve-
ment in quality and are very abundant.
Tlie demand for them is but normal;
prices are somewhat stronger than at
last vi-riting, but the bulk of the stock
now offered does not bring over $1 per
100; extra stock sells as high as SI. 50
and $2.

Violets are plentiful and prices low;
.500. and 75c. are the rates now ruling;
$1.50 per 100 is the top figure at retwil.
Many cattleyas are seen in windo%v
decorations. These flowers find but light
demand and are used principally in table
decorations.

A few callas were brought in fully one
week ago, and fetched $1.50 per dozen.

Florists' Club.

At a recent meeting; of the club it
was decided to devote one evening a
month to open discussions of different
topics relating to the florist busines.s.
The first regular meeting of each month
will be given to these talks, and the first
subject will be taken up on Monday
evening, l:ith inst.; "Chrysanthemums
for ProHt" is the topic. The discussion
wdl be opened by Herman Hart. The
subject of the talk for December is
Carnations; it will be conducted by
Adam Graham. The series will no doubt
prove very instructive to all who attend
the meetings, and will affcjrd every mem-
ber an opportunity to express his views
in connection with each subject.

G. A. T.

St. Louis.

liiislness Tolerably Good,

l!usine-s in a retail way has been
tolerably good the past week. The
wholesale men report satisfactory sales
for fancy chrysanthemums at prices as
high as 25c. for the best. Common and
poor kinds do notsell; we hear of .South-
ern stock that does not realize the ex-
|)ress charges. .So far the receipts of
good flowers have not been heavy
Itoses are still a glut. Announcements of
roses at 10c. per dozen are displayed in
some of our store windows. Carnations
are also too plentiful. California violets
are selling out pretty close at $5 per
thousand.

Notes.

Indications for a successful chrysan-
themum show are so far very flatter-
ing. Collections of plants are more prom-
ising than they were earlier, while the
date to catch flrst-chuss cut flowers will
be about right.

Club Meeting.

The regular club meeting will be
held Thursday, November 9. All mem-
■ bers are earnestly requested to attend as,
just before the show, this meeting will be
very important. We want the assistance
and good-will of the entire craft to help
make this exhibition a financial success,
lor if it turn out a failure the rhanccs are
future shows will havi- to he .-ihajidoned.
All delinquents wlllplcaseren.cniln.r that
on payment of dues they will be entitled
to regular membership tickets, other-

1107

wise, as per vote of club, tickets will be
withheld.

Invitations for the banquet given under
the will of the late Henry Sha\y, are out
It comes on an inopportune date— the
Saturday night of our show week

C. C. S.

Buffalo.

Trade Notes.

Occasional rainy and cooler days
prevent an over-supply in the stock of
flowers to the same extent as had been
the rule recently during the fair growing
weather. With chrysanthemums in, car-
natKJiis seem more in evidence, so they
now are plentiful enough; while roses
and violets both are rather more abun-
dant than demands call for, the which
are now comparatively light.

Among Growers.

A hurried glance through Wm
.Scott's Cold .Spring houses last week
showed matters well in hand under the
foremaiiship of W. R. .Scott. Otaheite
oranges .ire nice in fruit. Good batches
of liiitli begonias and poinsettias for the
expected Christmas trade are here. What
a factor in retail needs Asparagus .Spren-
geri has become! It is seen here in
many shapes of growing. Nephrolepis
in variety, possibly may be more impor-
tant. .Seeing these two leads to a re-
minder of 25 years ago, when rose gera-
nium, smilax in but a moderate supply
and branches of begonia foliage consti-
tuted the greens we knew of for daily
use. Chrysanthemums look vigorous
and are well foliaged to the ground.

John .Spiees, .Ir., shows a large lot of
chrysanthemums; mostly bench grown
and early. He is putting in a new water
heater.

Kumpf Bros, are also placing a
wrought-iron water heater and other-
wise repairing.

H.W.Greenlaw, of Boston, called on

ViDI.

Saturday last.

TALL and see BAYERSDORFER
^ & CO. when in Philadelphia
during Chrysanthemum Show week.

FERNS FOR DISHES

strong, :.'au(l 2i,i iu., $i perlWI; $27.6(1 per KXKJ.

Marauta JMassaiiKeana (will sell

your fern rllshe^), $6.I)(J per Im ; $4il..i.. per 1000

Asparagrns MmnosHS, strong, 2in..
$4.51 per IIIO ; $4iMJ0 per KlOU.

Gloire de Lorraine Begonia, 2 In

pots, $2.60 a rioz.; $26 a 1(10 ; 3 in.. J3.6U a doz.
Terma. cash or C. O. D.

C. MERKEL A. SON, Mentor, Ohio.

Manllnn th« Flnrlntii' giclnngo wli«n writing

WE MUST HAVE ROOM

At present, every steamer arrivinjr In Phil-
adelphia from Antwerp Das on board immeuse
quantities of choice pi mts. bought in Bel(rlum
and Hollnnd. under special personal selection.
by GODFREY ASCHMANN, who has Just
returned from bis European trip by the
steamer Westernland, arriving In New York
October 10th.

Please read tbe followlog special low
qnotatlons on first-class stock only:

AZALEA IN Die A "to Mm., leading
"*-n'-^n illUiOM vars. only, such as
Mme. V. S. Cruyeen. Vervseana, Deutsche
Perle, B. A. Alba, Doctor Moore, Apollo,
Empress of India, etc., at the rate of
•35.00 per hundred.
KlCtlS EI.A8TICA, 6 in. pots, 80 to 24 In.
high, $6.(HI per doz.

ARAVCARIA EXCEI.8A,6H in. pots,

8L) cts. ; 6 in. pots, 6U cts.
The fine, beautiful new palm

CORVPHA AVSTRALIS,

In 6 in. pots, 20 in. high, 60 cts.
CHINESE PRIMROSES, Rupps
strain, bloom at Christmas, 4 in., J6.00 to
$6 on per 100. . . »

PRIMVI^A OBCONICA, i inch $5.00
per 100.

CVPERirS, or UMBRELLA PALMS,

4 in., $7,110 per 100; 3 in., $4.00 per 100.
CVCI^AMEN GRAHiDIFI^ORA,

5 in., $1.60 per doz.
CAL,I.,A LILIES, large plants, showing

buds, 6 In., $2.00 per doz.
H ARDV I VV, 3 in. pots, 1 ft., $3 00 per 100.
DRACSKA IKDIVISA, 2^ in. pots,

$5.Mll per 100. . ^ H c

HYDRANGEA, pink only, 6 in. pots,
$1.BU per doz. ; 6 in. pots, $1.50 per doz.

When ordering state If pots are wanted.
Cash with order, please.

GODFREY ASGHMiNN, «„ti?i'oV. Pliila.,Pa.

WHOLKSALK GEOWEB OF POT PLANTS.

Agent for O. Van den Plas, Lorchriaty,
Belgium, for Azaleas, RhododendroDS, Etc.
Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

CABBAGE PLANTS!

Fer trannplnntlng, .10 cts. per 1000.

For Held Dlnniins, SI. 00 per 1000.

E. C. HARGADINE, Felton, Del.

Mention th« Florist.- KxchanKa when writing.

COCOS NUCIFERA

Fine largo plants, 25 to 40c. each.

ORCHIDS, TII,I,ANDSIA,ZAMIA8.CIII-
NUMS, AGAVES. CANNAS, CALADI-

UMS, CACTI, ANANAfS,

EUGENIA8,

And many other tropical trees and plantn.

SOAR BROS .Little River, Florida.

M«ntlnn thg Florist." Exchange when writing.

A FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT!

^fenS^e?""; 3?n':r»".'^VerTo3 '''-''""-'• ' >-■■
£'.1' '!.'"'■'' <-'Kanteuin. 3 In. 16: 4 In, »10 per lOO.
Rex Begonin. finest mixed, 3 In, i;4 00 per m
nJ'riiV?'/;'''" t"r<'>na Compacin, 2^ In . »4.00
per too. (.ineraria.and AmpeloDslH Vf^lrrhil
5ln., $2.tiu per 100. Cash with Srder.
QEO. M. ESIMAMS, Newton, N. j
Mention the Florl.tB' Exchange when writing

leiiliroleps hUi Umm

The handsomest decorative plant in

cultivation, $6.00 a 100; $40.00 a 1000.

Mine Is the Oennine Stock.

FRED. C. BECKER, Cambridge, Mass.

1730 CAMBRLDGE ST.
M«ntlon th« mon.i.- Bi»hM»» wh»ii writing.

LACE FERN rv-oVi^A'sV^^r'

i!r«,l„nV .Hit,,. "'"'V" /"'■"•. ""'' ""'='■'' '»>• highest
t^,i, ? f " ''" "■"'''• 'orncrle.. utc, ; keeps fresh In
water fur 11 days nnn mure, rjanted between Smilax
ieS Wf"'',',?-, f ',",' ""•«■ >""'")5 Pl""'». »"«' a iSI
f J^^V?,' "" " '^^ ■ "'''■''• »'"•'*' " »*: "Peclracn. froads
n« ;.','!'•, T",' ■",'"• «l '« e»'-l'- Sample box. l>y
mill coiitHlnliig 111 plants In above stos.tl 110
I uRural dlrccrlMiis on appllciiMon Cash with order.

iLBEHT KWPPER. Franlifort, Pliila , Pa

CI.K.HATIST.

Mention the Florlat.' Exchange when writing

LINDENS

DlSysmi or SULPHUREl,

EUROPEAN and AMERICAN.

These trees are 8 to 10 feet, thrifty,

and have to be removetl. They

will be sold at the low

price of

525.00 per 100.
§240.00 per 1000.

PARSONS & SONS CO., Ltd.

FLUSHING, N. V.

Mention the FlorlsU' Exchange when writing.

PALMS AT AUCTION

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 8,

We will sell for N.STUDER, of Washington, D. C, 1000 Very Fine Palms and Ferns

Regular stock size. Sale begiils at 9.30 i. m '

M. F. McCarthy & Ca.. "IS^i-.S^IEO:'' 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS.

"^ DO YOU
NFED

MONEY

FOR YOUR COAL BILL?
YOU CAN HAVE IT

On Chrislmas Day i'iSj'e"!';,^ .,f m

3 m fOftGIT-MHOT i

3 Colors, Pink, White, Blue.

..,™.?SVi'^'''y "^ *°™' »■"• most remarkable
Ml ObOTlS ever Introduced. Will become even more
popular than Baby Primrose.

The plants are of very strong growth, forming large
clumps suitable for pans and. as shown In photn. furnish
an abundance of long sprays for cutting. The? are
almost perpetual bloomers, and do best In cold house
or fiame. Pay better than any other plant we know of.

LARGE CLUMPS, Ready to divide,

«.5 00 per 100, or •i.l for SI. .50, express;
emalier, by mall, preimid, same price

EXTRA LARGE CLUMPS |}"5g%"er'?S: ^

Any of the above should make dollar plants by Xmas

EDELWEISS ^

THE GENUINE

OR SNOWFLOWER

There is world of poetry connected with this charm.

ng flower, to obtain which many tourists havesacrlflced

their lives It blooms right through the snow and

yoii'r'frlend. "" '"^ ''"'""*• ^""' "' " souvenir to

10 for 81.00, 85 for S-j.oO. by mail.

„„ L.J'iN^*."' "'",1 "" ^5° •'"''J' Primro,<es than
on 800 Violets; sold my flowers in New York at
wnolesale. I want more, also some of your new
Forget..Me-Not. w. II. EUKBANK. Florence. N. .1.

The
Lace

FOR WINTER BLOOMING amostc

3(|ln.. 81.^.5 for I'i I SS.OO per 100, express
81.00 for l'.i i.'....i.„..Kj„ I :..iu

FINER THAN BOSTON FERN.

Pern POLYSTIGHIUM PROLIFERUM

.\ hardy FEl'.N. grows well under b ncli. lasts one
month when cut. fron.ls sold at SI. 00 per ,ioz. here.

^^"."f.%V.So'Ur'?-i\ "Ik'o-b- p*eM'«"of Urd-

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI

3 in., sj^.uu per 100, by express.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS

85.00 per 100 i '2.5 at 100 rates.
T«E ORANGE yiO„I,ET(Biownllin.lnine»onil.

,EGi,horbnf''Ja(.V,\j}H''o"a. ix!i2V'fil-''{V:'"ii'a'Sy Pr'TA^oU '?'?c'-

E- A. BLANC & CO., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Mention the Plorliu' Exchange wben wrlUns.

1008

The Florists' Exchange.

SELAGINFLLA DENTIGULATl

(MOSS FEKN). strong:, 2Inch, per 100, $2.50.
CiEKAMlI.ns. mixed. 2 Incb, per 100, J2-00.

E. I. RAWLINCS, Quokertown. Pa.

Mention the Florlets* Exchange wrhen writing.

From open ground, fine stuff, ready for 6, 7
and 8-inch pois, at 10, 15 and 2te each.
«U|| aw tine 2-incb stcck, $1.25 per 100;
dlHILJIA $IO.OlI perlOOO.

J, B. HEISS. ^i:;: J,YeV.° Dayton, Ohio.

CaHh with order.
Mention the Florlsta' Eicbangg when wrltlnir.

Boston Ferns

N. Exaltata Bostonlensls, small
plant*, $6 00 per 100; J40.0U per 1000; not less
than 250 at IIIOO rate. Larger plants, $6.00 to
$20.00 per 100.

ALSO A FINE LOT OF

KentlaSf Belmoreanaand Forsteriana, 6-iD.

pots, from $1.00 to $1.50 each; 7-in. pots, $1.60

to $2,60 each; Inrtrer plant.8, $3.0(1 to $10.(10 ea.
Areca I^utescens, .60c. to 83.U0 each.
Latanlas, Irom $4.iiu per doz., to$3 OOpach.
Araucarlas. iHn/e plants, 75c. to $1 50 ea.
Asparagus Plutnosus.tl-ooto $1.50 doz.
AsparaKUS Sprenjcerl, 3H in. pots,

$1.5' pel doz.
Asparagus Tennl88iiiius,2^ in. pots,

7.6f. per U'tz.; 3^ in. pots, $1 '^ per doz.
Robber Plants. $5.1X1 to $6.00 per doz.
Primroses, 21^ in., $4.00 per 100; 8H in.

$7.U0 per 100.

CARNATIONS.

500 Kisber, 500 Servia, lOo
lUcGo'Vt'aii, $5,0U per lUO.

WM. A. BOCK, No. Cambridge, Mass.

Unknown cnrrPspotidentB will send cash with
orders. Connected wltb Telephone.

Monf l>^n 'h" P*lir<otfl' P'T'-ha nv.> when w-' ♦!»,(.

STUDER OFFERS

A healthy, excellent stock of several thousand
of the following plants, all home (American)
grown, of which a half tone phot graph
appeared on page 1005, Oct. 7 issue of this
paper.

F.ir other stock, or larger lots, write for
special prices.

PALMS* Inch Inch Ko, of Price

pots Llgb leaves Ea. Uoz.
KENTIA BELMOREANA, 6 ,i8-14 7->< $3 11,1 $20,110
LATANIA BOKBO ICA. 7 31-36 8-9 1.60 In.OO
SEAFORTHU ELEGANS, 6 44-48 6 .75 7 10

COCnS WEDD'LIANA, 3 15 4-5 .20 3(«l
PANDAMUS UTILIS, 7 .3C-a6;6-30 1.60 15.00

DRAC/ENA FHAGRANS, 8 3,-36 1.50

CrPERUS ALTERNI-
FOLIUS 4-520-30 .15 1.50

Neptirolepis Washingtoniensis

THE GIANT, from 2U inch pots. 4 tor $1.00,
free by mail ; 4 inch, 5u cts. each, $5.00 a doz.

10 per cent, discount on all cash orders
of $10.00 and over.

N. STUDER, Anacostia, D. C.

Mention the Florlsta' 1-i'xchange when writing.

15.000 LATANIA BORBONICA

Fine plants of exceptionable value, viz:

100 1000
2 characterized leaves, 12 to 15 in. $15.00 $135.00
2 to 3 " " 4 in. pots,

lotolSin 20.00 150.00

4 to 5 characterized leaves, 6 in.

pots, 18 to 20 in 25.00

6 to 6 characterized leaves, 5 to 6

in. potp, 18 to 20 in 40.00

CALADIV9IS, fancy sorts,

named, large dry bulbs 10.00

BIOTA AUREA NANA.

The finest of all the Biotas, hardy North, is
also used for decorative purposes where it is
too cold and exposed for palms. Plants from
open ground with balls of earth.

100 1000

12 to 15 inches $12.00 $100.00

16to 18 " 2000

24to30 " 40.00

EVERBEARING PEACH.

A desirable variety, fruit ripens for three
months, budded trees, 3 to 6 feet, $10 (10 per 100

OVEK ONE ACKE3 OP GLASS...

350 ACRES IN NURSEKY STOCK.
^r~Send lor Trade List and Descriptive Catalogue

P. J. BERCKMANS CO.,

Fruitland Nurseries, - - Augusta, Ga.

Mention tha FlorliU' Exehanc* whan wrtUns.

>=^L_rs/i

While it's warm we ship by FREIGHT

PBLinS m FP

At lower rate

But EXPRESS CHARGE is your fate
When it's cold and you're too late.

MISCELLANEOUS.

Varieties.

Size Height Char,
pot. Inches, leaves.

Lalania 8orbonlca..2 in.
..3 ■■

..6

. — Price — .
Each. Doz

9 .

Cocos Weddellana..3
KentiaBelmoreana..3
.3
..5 *
" •' ..5 '

..6 '
..7 '
Kentia Forsteriana.. 6 '
..6 '
..8 '
..7 '

Vabietiks.
Cyrtomlum Falcatum.

16-20
18-28
20-24
28-30
28-34
31 '-36
14-18
6-T
8-10
18-20
18-22
20-26
34-38
20-24
26-28
26-30
36-40

6-8
6-7
6-8
7-8
7-8
8-9
4-6
3-4
4-5
6-6
6-7
6-7
6-7
4-6
4-6
6-8
6-6

$0 50

1 Ml

,0 60

6 00

75

9 00

1 IKI

12 (K)

2 00

24 (HI

2 60

30 IKI

3 00

36 00

25

2 110

26

2 0(1

R(MI

75

7 20

1 (Ml

12 00

1 60

IH 00

« 60

3(1 (1(1

76

7 20

1 00

12 00

1 60

IK o:i

2 60

30 00

Varieties.
Peperomia Argyrea,

i in. pots

3

4

Dracsna Terminalis, 4

Dracaena Fragrans, 4

5

Per doz.

$0 75

1 50

flne plants.. 2 00

fine plants.. 3 00

..3 00

. . 6 00

. . 9 00

Size Height No. of . — Price —

pot. Inches, tiers. Each. Doz.

AraucarlaExcelsa..3in. 6-8 2-3 $0 60 $6 00

. .4 " 10-12 2-3 1 00 10 00

..6 " 18-20 3-4 1 35 16 1.0

..7 •• S6-38 6-7 2 50 30 00

FIcus Elastlca 4" 12-14 25 3 00

" 6 " 16-18 50 5 00

" 6 •' 1 00 12 0

FRI^

size
pot.

.. 4 in.

.. 6 "

Blechnuni"rlenta1e 2

Lomaria GIbba 4

Ptcrs Strrulata 2

Pterls Umbrosa 6

Nephrolepis Exaltala 4

'* " 6

. Price ,

Per doz. Per llXl

$3 10

3 00

6 00

60

1 60

60

3 00

1 50

2 00

$4 00

12 00
4 00

20 00

13 00

Varieties.

NephrolepU Pectlnala 4 in. $150 $12

Nephrolepis Phlllpensis 4 ■'_ 160 12

size . Price-
pot. Per doz. Per lOo
$1 50 $12 00
■ -" - 00
6 '• 2 00

ASPARAGUS

AsparagusPlumosusNanus.. 2

•• •■ •• .. 3

Asparagus Sprengerl 2

61

1 I'D

60

4 00

8 00

4 no

We have a general assortment of two inch Ferns,
at $4.00 per hundred; $35.00 per thousand.

GEO. WITTBOLD, "««iJ.««-. CHICAGO, ILL.

PALM PLANTS!

LATANIAS, 4 In. pots, 18 in. high, 4 and 5 leaves
12 UO per doz.; f 15.00 per 100. 6 in poiB, 20 to 22 in. high,
eieavee. fe.OO per doz.; H5.00 per loO. 3 ft. in height
and diameter. $2.00 per plant, $2100 per doz.; SJ^j to 4 ft.
In belghl and diameter, $5,00 per plant.

AREDA L.IITESL;EN», 4 in. note. 22 in. high
2 and 3 plants to pot, ft.OO per doz ; 6 In. pots, '^G to 30
in. high, 2 and 3 plants to pot, $12.00 per doz. 9, 10 and
11 In pots, 2 and 3 plants to pot, wltb sldeehoota, 5 to 6!-^
ft. high, #5.00, J7.50 and ^12 50 per plant.

KENTIAS, In several sizes, prices on application

I'AM>ANIIS VEITCIIII, 6 in. puts, nicely
variegated, $1.00 per plant. 7 in. pots, nicely varie-
gated, $1.50 per plant.

J. -W. COI.FI,F,9H,

53d and Woodland Ave., Pbila., I»a.

MPTitlnn th# TflorlBtB' Exf^hang" wh^n writing

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI ' '%VoS\'S uo.™ ^'

BABV I'RIBIKOSK. 2 Inch, $4.00 per 100.
BABY PRIMKOSSE, 3 Inch, special value,

»6.00 per too.

S. BAXSOK, Kalamazoo, 9tlcli.

Mention the FlonstB' Eiichange when writing.

BOSTON FERNS

Extra large plants. In 5 and 6 inch pots, only 50 cts.
each, ready for Sand 9 Inch. Tnese are ju&t what you
want for your Chrlatmaa Irade. or If kept for Spring
sales, will make you a tiandanme protli. Try ttiem;
you won't be disappointed. Cash wlih order.

A. J. BALDWIN, Newark, Ohio.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

TRY SOMETHING NEW

In Your "Winter Flowering Plants.

All pot grown, set with bud, handled ae easy as an Azalea
with similar treatment. Cash prices lor October delivery.

ERICAS

Ei-lca IVleianthel-a, 4 Inch $20.00 per 100; $180.00 per 1000. 7 Inch $9.00 per doz,

•• Feroalutn alba, 4 inch 18.00 •■ 150.00 6 6.00

.. " rosea, 4 Inch 18.00 - 150.00 " 6 " 6.00

•• Regermlnan., 4 inch $18^00 per 100; $150.00 per 1000.

•• t^upresdinnn, 4 Inch 1800 ii'?li „•• .,„,

Wilinoreaua, 6 Inch . t6.<» per doz.

Larger sizes and other varieties at reasonable prices.

H. D. DARLINGTON, Flushing, Long Island, NEW YORK.

Mention the FloiiBta' Exchange when writlDg

Splendid stock of plants, assorted

colors, in 3 in. pots, ready for 4 in.,

$1 a doz. ; $7 per 100 ; $6.5 per 1000.

„ , _, , Extra strong 2

Ptens Tremuia ^^^^^,
Cocos Weddeliana ll^:;,,X

from 3 in. pots, $2.00 per doz. ; $15.00
per 100 ; $140.00 per 1000.

50 cts. per trade pkt. ;

$5.00 per doz. pkts.,
all different. MIXED SPORES, very
large pkt., $1.00, postpaid. Directions
for growing witii every order.

IJ. 8. Exotic Nuraeriea,

Telephone, 10 B, Short Hills.

lljjGianiGD Perslcuiii GlgaDiefliD

Boston Ferns Sr."?":t.'""'

2 in., $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000.
fi in., $9.00 per doz. 7 in. and 8 in., $18
perdoz. 10 iu., $3 each. 12in.,$5 eacti.

Adiantum Farleyense pe^do*'

5 in., $9.00 perdoz. 6 in., $15 per doz.
7 in., $2.50 each.

IHivaH pAI*t1C Fine- assortment of
lUIAwU 1 CI IIS the best varieties,
$.5.01) p.'r 100; $40.00 per Kion.

EMLRSON 0. McFADDEN,

Fern Spores

Short Hills, N.J.

BOSTON FERN k«S

and 10 Inch pots, at 150.00, $15.00, and »1IJ0 00 a ICO.
CASH OR UEFERENCE PLEASE.

L. H. FOSTER, street, DnrcliBstBr Mass.

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F^ m^ KB fb A floe variety for florists' me,
^ |i^ 1^ ^ from 2i^ In. and 3 In. pots. Also

Selngliiella Emmeliana, Cypeius, ,Pelar-
ffouiuiiiH, 6 best coininerclal varieties, mixed, 2%
and 3 Inch. All the above S3.00 per 100.

BABY I'RIiHUOSESS, 3 Inch, 50 cts. perdoz.;
4 Inch, strong, $1.00 per doz.

JIIrtTII lA VEl.UTINA. ! 00 cts.

ALi,AMANI)A WII.1.IAMS1I, ( per doz.

J. G. EISELE, - Philadelphia, Pa.

20th AND ONTARIO STS.
Mention the Flonstf' Exchange when writing.

Strong 2 inch stuff, ready for
a shift, $10.00 per hundred.

J. A. PETERSON, 105 E. 4th St.,

CINCINNATI, OHIO.

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FOR

PANS

FERNS

In 4 best varieties, i.'!^ in.
pots, $3.50 per 100.

Field Carnations.

Dana.Freedom.McGowan
14.00 per 100, Cash.

PRIMROSES

Drkkr's Strain. 4 In.
pota, Incl. pots. 75c. a doz.
FheHC are nice plants, of
good blze, and will be In
full bloom before ChrlBt-
inaa. Cash.

MHO Van Dyke Avenue,
l>ETR«IT, MICH.

llratlon tJw Florists* EUchanse wli«n wriUns.

W. G. KRABER, New Bedford, Mass.

35 TREMONT STREET.
Mention the Flnrlata' Exchange when writing.

SMALL FERNS

In choice assortment, out of 2 and
ZVs inch pots, for $4.00 per 100.

1000 CYCLAMEN jraras' Th'^e" ffi

just right tor ChristmaB, $6 and $9 per doz.
Cash, please. Satisfaction or money refunded.

GEO. i. RtCKH&M,

Mention the FlorietB' Kxohanire wh*n writlna.

FERNS. FERNS.

Thia year we have a fine lot, all in the beat
poaeible shape, a good variety and nice, bushy
stock, 2U in. pots. $3.50 per 100; $30 00 per 1000 ;
packed m pots. 50 eta. per 100 extra, express
paid to New Yurk.

H.WESTONSBRO., Hempstead, L. I., N.Y_

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cieaDTiiiny Palms ciieaii

FOR CASH. TO MAKE ROOM.

ireca lutescens-|^,ni,°- a^- '' '- "'«'■•
Kentia ForstBriana-^|^,,'S„'^^?^- " '°- '■■^'''

Irsiiparii Fvpnkii ^ to Ij tiers, 60 cts. each.
■ raUCana t^CBi^d-;^ ^iers, SS cts. each.

Asparagus Piumosus Nanus-^| 'j"- %f^ Igg:

5 ill., ^•■HHfi.t a lOif. Good plants.

PanJanusVBitcliii-;in'°t„p°c^. °'"" p'""*'-

I atudy to please every patron and pack careful-
ly in liKht boxes. I guarantee entire satisfaction
and big value for the money. We have three express
companies, Adams. American and U.S. Please aay In
your order by what expreaa company you want shipped.

CHAS. T. SIEBERT, Sta. B, Pittsburg, Pa.

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LATANIA BORBONICA

4 inch pots $2.50 per doz; $20.00 per 100.

5 '• 4.75 " 35.00 "

6 " 9.00 " 70.00 "

7 " i.25each.andflnespeclmen

plants from $6,00 and upwards.

Arecn Ijiiiescenn. fine plants from $5.00 upwards.
KcDtia Belniorenna and Forsteriann—

4 in. pots. $35.0(1 per UK* ; 5 In. pots, $50 to $75 per 100 ;
6 In. pots. $1.00 to $l.'.;5 each; 7 In. pots, $1.75 to
$2.00 each ; larger plants, well grown, from $2.50 and
upwards. ___„ ,^

Phcenix reclinnta. 4 In. pots, 25c. each. $20 per 100 ;

5 In. pots, 40c. each. $35.00 per 100 ; 6 in. pots, 60c. each,
$55.00 per lOti ; 7 In. potn, $1.25 each.

rhwiiix Cannrieuwis, Rupicola and Recli-
nal a, flne epeclmen plants, from $3.O0 to $5 00 each.

CocoH Weddeliaim, from 2 In. pots, $1,50 per doz.

CCDUe Fine assortment, 2!.i In. note, $3.00 per 100;

rCnllO 3 In. pota. $6.00 per 100.

Nepbrolepie Compacia Nana—
3 In. pots. $8.00 per lUO.

ACDAD APIIC Sprenfferl. 3 In, pota, $1.00 a doz.

AarAlfAUlUd 5 in. pota, 25c. each.

SMILAX '■ '"'• '""^- *'-*3 r ™

JOHN BADER, Troy nii, Allegheny, Pa.

L. D. TELEPHONE 873.
Mention the PlorlBta* Exchan^* when writing.

. potB, 25c. each.
100;
pota, 12.50 per 100.

November 4, 189».

THe F=I-ORISTS' EXCHHNGB.

1109

VAUTIER'S

MAMMOTH PANSY.

New crop eecl now ready. This la the
largest and finest Pansy ever offered. \\ e
have teBtlmonials from florists from all parts
of the U. S. praising its size and merits.
Trade packet. $1 00 ; oz., $4.00.

H. G. FAUST i CO., I^I.o^^'ht'!: PHILt, Pi.

Mf'nrlor- th*> THnrlstB' RTohnnrt^ wh^^n writing

IIRNeiEBEL GIINI PINSIES

Seed in trade packages, $1.0(1 or $5.00 per oz.

PLANTS of the above strains at the same
price as the common strains, $5.00 per lOttO.
Also larsre transplanted plants for winter
bloom, $2.00 per mx

DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, Needham, Mass.

Mention the FlorlBta" Eiohane** whfn writing.

PHNSIES

Reek's Giant Strain.

Strong plants, 35 eta. per IttO ; J3.50 per 1000.

ALLEN'S DEFIANCE MIGNONETTE SEED

From selected splkee, $1.00 per J4 oz.
Cash with order from anknown parties.

JOHN RECK, Bridgeport, Conn.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

PANSIES

i.ai{i;e fi.()\vei{in<; wtkain.

■lOi'in. per 100: Svi.SO per 1000.

SnowhHll and Longfellow.

50c. per 100 ; J3 Oil per 1000
Uni I VUnPI/Q C HATER'S, white, pink, red.
nVILl-l nUUIXO MusH, yellow. Aug. ist sown,
tlM per luu ; 17.00 per lOOO.

BYER BROS., Chambersburg, Pa.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

Large Flowering. 300,000 Superb Colors.

The Jennliig:8 Strain, They are all that can
be desired in Parsies, so far as quality goes,
and are always satisfactory to the buyer who
wants the best. Extra fine slocky plants,
ready to bloom, $5 per 1000, express. Medium
pize, for cold framen, 60c. per 100 by mail; $4
perlOOO; 5000, $17 by express. White and
Blue, in separate colors, same price.

SEED of above strain. $1 per pkt : $5 per oz
CASH WITH ORDEK.

E. B. JENIIIRBS.''T5r' Southport, Com.

Grower of Tob Finbst Pansikb.
Mention the FHortBtn' Kxrhanee when wiMtlnr

SCHMIDT'S PANSIES

have: ko equai..

Comprising the c-eam of all the Leading Strains.
I grow my own eeed and know Just what 1 am selling.

One Million Plnuta, ready now: fine, stocky
plftDta, £0 ct9. per 100 ; $3.00 per 1000 ; 10.000 for $25.00.

Blooming plautHt large, transplanted, fl.fX a 100.

r|/\|C|pC (Bellls), strong plants of the
L'/liOll-.'vJ largest double varleileB, Long-
fellow and Snowball. 50 cents per 100 ; JS.OO per 1000.

J.C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa.

Mention the FlorlBts' Exchange when writing

PANSIES

Roemer's Superb Prize Pansies.

This improved strain all the leading novelties
Included ; strong bushy plants ready now ;
60 cts. per 1110, by mail ; $3.00 per 600, by ex-
press ; $4.00 per lOno ; $7.00 per 2000 ; $10.00 per
30O0; $16.00 per 60110.

Large Plants, transplanted, in bud and
bloom, *l,00 per 100. Cash with order

PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa.

Grower of extrn flne I'anfileH.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

^iumiiiimiminiiiiiiiiimim mmiii iimimiimiiiiiiiimiii^

' PR'S PHUSIES I

The heat la what you want; common panales E

are dear at any price. E

The "heBt norlsts" In the country are my E

cuetomers; they will tell you there are no E

oiher pansles quite so good as mine. E

Try them and you will say the same when E

they come Into bloom. E

PLANTS NOW AND UNTIL MARCH, g

Free by mail at 75 cts. per 100 ; E

350 for «il.50: 500 for 1S2 50. E

By express, S4.00 per 1000. E

I ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. |
niiiiiiinniiiiiiiiiiMiniiniiininnninnininiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMMTn

Uentlon tb« Floneta' Bzohan^s when writing.

Baltimore.

A special meetinRoftheGardeners'OIub
was held October 80 to make furtherar-
raugements for the comiugBhow, It was
reported that a number of Philadelphia
tloristB would make exhibits, inchidinjf
Williiun K. Harris with a lot of new chr.vs-
antheiiiums, atul Itobert Craig c^; s'on
with a large display of new carnatioiis.
Other floriBts from that city will send
some tine foliage plants. The club voted
to hold a banquet on Monday evening,
November i;{,the first night of thewhow.

In answer to questions, it was con-
cluded the best pink chrysanthemums
now coming into liloom wereMrs. Perrin,
Lady Harriett and John K. Shaw, with
the odds in favor of the second named.
Fir tree oil was recommended as a sure
cure for carnation rust. Thesix best out-
door roses were considered among the
following; White Cochet, Pink Cochet,
American Beauty, Souvenir de Wootton,
Laing, Etoile de Lyon, Clothilde .Soupert
and Duchess de Brabant. A committee
awarded a certiticate to a new chrysan-
themum seedling, Mrs. G. C. Jenkins, ex-
hibited by Paul Binder. K. Viucent&Son
showed at the meeting .50 varieties of
pompon chrysanthemums.- Among some
of the finest were Gold Nugget, Mrs. Vin-
cent, Naomi, Fred Peeli, La Favorite,
Lalanah, Rhoda, Yellow Queen, Bob, Sun-
light, Goldfinch and Nelly Bly. The col-
lection was much admired. Paul Binder,
gardener for Mr. Harry A. Parr, exhibited
sfune fine specimen chrysanthemums,
among them the Mrs. G. C. Jenkins. It
is a mammoth bloom, fully is inches in
circumference, in color a silvery pink. He
also showed finespecimensof Marguerite,
creamy white, and Georgina Mcdonald,
pure white. R. Vincent & Son exhibited
fine Ivory.? Montgomery liros. had good
blooms of Robert Hallijay,a rich yellow
seedling (introduced last season by Mr.
Binder), and Clinton Chalfant, a fine
orange yellow.

Tarrytown, N. Y.

The Tarrytown Horticultural Societ.v
held its regular monthly meeting Thurs-
day evening, October L'C). The treasurer
read a very satisfactory report showing
that he could more than meet all the ex-
penses likely to be incurred at the forth-
coming exhibition, on November 10 and
11. Several committees gave in reports
in connection with the show, and on the
whole everything seems to lie in readi-
ness and on a satisfactory footing.

Wm. Turner, gardener to Wm. Roike-
feller, Esq., Tarrytown, was appoiiiti'd
curator of the exhibition. Mr. Turner is
eminently fitted for such a post, and all
may expect courtesy and fair play at his
hands. John Boshard.Irvington; Robt.
Henderson, Steven Bradley, Joe Money
and Robt. John English. Hastings, were
elected to membership. E. H. Pilat, Sing
Sing; David McFarlane, gardener to Mr.
Walter Webb, Beechwood, Scarborough,
and Samuel Mathieson, assistant gar-
dener at the same place, were proposed.

A. L. .Martin, gardener to Mrs. C. C.
Worthington, Irvington, showed a line
vase of cosmos which was greatly ad-
mired. Several members spoke in very
feeling terms of the late Chas. Weise, and
suitable resolutions of condolence w^ere
passed.

The chrysanthemum exhibition will be
open to the general public at 3 o'clock
on Friday, November 10. The formal
opening by District-Attorney George .Vn-
drews will take place during the evening.

The chrysanthemums around this
quarter are feeling the effects of the In-
dian Summer. The general comment is;
Damping badly, and unless we get colder
weather many of the best blooms will be
past before the exhibition comes off.

It is learned that F. R. Pierson Co.
have taken over the greenhouses on the
Briarcliff p"arm, Sing Sing (property of
W. W'. Law), and will run them in their
own interest. There is a big range of
glass devoted to carnations principally,
about 15,000 plants in all— including all
the leading varieties. On a recent visit
we noted, in perfect health, the following
sorts; Flora Hill. White Cloud, Jubilee,
Gold Nugget. G.H.Crane, Mrs. G.Bradt,
New York, Joost, Melba, Victor, Mrs.
James Dean, Mayor Pingree, C. A. Dana
and others.

Jas. T. Scott.

PANSIES WORTH RAISING.

Good Plants. $1.00 per 1000; $2.50 per 500.

CuHh with Order.

C. SOLTAU & CO., 199 Crant Ave., Jersey City, N. J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Hot=Bed

,<%/%/%%/%/%,'

Sash

Tenons white-leaded. Comers se-
cured with Iron dowel pins. Every
detail of construction i)erfect.
Made ol Clear Cypress Lumber.

Quick Shipments.

We have In stock and can ship
Immediately :

3 ft. X 6 ft., 3 rows 10 in. glass.
3ft.3in.x6ft.,4 " 8 In. "

4 ft. X 6 ft., 5 " Sin. "

Not glazed, 1% iu. thick.

Delivered Prices

Quoted on application. State size
and quantity wanted. No order
too small to receive careful atten-
tion, and none too large for our
facilities.

LOCKLAND LUMBER CO.,
Lockland, Ohio.

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PRTICULTLRAL
frr^T-r." AUCTIONEERS

Sales Every Tuesday and Friday.

CLEARY & CO..

60 Vesey Street, - New York.

Mpntlon tie Florl»t»' Exchanipe when writing.

KOMADA BROS.

MANUFACTURERS OF

Florists' Wire Designs

931 "WOOD STREET,

PHILADELPHA.

Mention th«» Florlwtw' Exchange when writing

SILKALINE

Just the thing for
tying Boutiuets and
stringing Smllax.

Manufactured Ex-
pressly for Florists by

JOHNC.MEYER&CO.,

87 Summer St., Bostos ,Masi
M«>ntlon the Florists' Exchange when writing

COMBINING the
^ qualities of an
absolute insect exter-
minator with those of
a vigorous fertilizer.
Recommended and In
ase by the foremost
florlsta and nurserymen
<n the land. For Sale at
the Seed Stores.

ROSE MFG. CO.,

Niagara Falls, New York

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing

BOSTON FLORIST LETTER GO.

Manufaotursra of PLORISTS' LITTH*.

Dlnanileu .f
thli box, tt Im.
long by It Im.
wide and U ts.
high. S eeetlou.

Tfci. wooden box nicely ttaUed •■* T»rnUhed,

{SxSOxia made In two eectlone, one for each elae
•tter. (iTen away with Bret order of 600 lettera.
Slook Letter., U< or J ineh .lie, per 100. »J.0O.
Script Letter.. MOO.
ra.tener with each letter or word.
U.ed by laadlnp florl.t. everywhere and lor
Ml* by all wboleiale Do tit. and .apply dealer..

N. P. McCarthy, Treas. & nanager,
StSSaii BOSTON. I«ASS.M°Z^^«.

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M ♦♦»♦»♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»<

BOIE IIIEIL

By the Bag:,
Ton or Carload.

WWKITB US FOR QUOTATIONS.

♦ ELLIS & POLLWORTH

♦ MILWAUKEE, WIS.
♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»»♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦?

Mention the Florist.' Kxchanffe when writing.

"NIGOMITE"

(patent)

Vapor Insecticide

No labor required. Harmless to
bloom and foliage. A certain killer of

RED SPIDER, GREEN FLY

and all other Inject PeHtH.

SOLD BY SEEDSMEN.

The Tobacco Warehousing & Trading Co
LOUISVILLE, KY.

Mt^ntlnn ytif FInrlBtf" KxcnanK*- wh*»n

^

A-O^"^,

.^°'^^:

Am

Chicatfo.

Mention the Florlats' Exchange wnen writing.

JADOO

A Florist Writes Us:

"I used Jadoo Fibre in planting
Roses and cuttings, and find that
the cuttings root in less time than
in earth or sand, and with less
trouble. In transplanting Roses I
washed the roots clean of all earth
and wrapped the roots well in Jadoo,
and then filled in with a compost of
i;i Jadoo and % earth well mixed
together, and the plants never lost
a leaf, and they seemed to get estab-
lished at once.

"The Liquid I used once a week on
all plants, and found that the plants
are of better color ; also the flowers.
" I think very favorably of them, as
they are clean to handle and free
from odor."

I!i£ American Jadoo Co.

811 FAIRMOUNT AVE.,
PIIIL,ADEL,PHIA, ■ PA.

Send for our

New Price List and Catalogue.

Mention Uie Florlsta' Exchange when writing

1110

TTmb F='I-0RISTS* Exchhngb.

J. K. ALLEN,

Wholesale CommlB§lon Dea'er In

CUT FLOWERS

57 W. 'iSth Street, New York.

Orders by mall or telegrapb promptly attended to.
Telepbone, I67 Madleon Square.

ROSES, Blue and White VIOLETS. Specialties.

W. S. ALLEN,

17 West 28th St., New York.

Correspondence Solicited.

BLAUVELT & GUTTMAN,

36 W. 27th S«., NEW YORK.

Wssale CosiBoii Florhls

CoD8lgDmeDtfl of flrsl-claaa stock solicited.

Orders by mail or telegraph receive the best of

attentlOD. S^~ 'Phonb 125IL) Madison Sq.

CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE

404-412 E. 34th St., N. Y.. near Ferry.
Open ever? Morning at 6 o'clock a. m. for the

Sale of Cut Flowers.

This iB not a commlselon house ; the market

consists of Individual stands.

Wall Space for Advertising Purposes to Rent.

J. DONALDSON. SECRETARY.

WM. H. CUNTHER,

Wholesale Florist

VIOLETS AND CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

ConsIgnmeniB Solicited.

30 West 29th St., New York.

Telephone, 5Sl Madison Square.

MICHAEL A. HART,

Wholesale & Commission Florist,

44 W. 29th St., New York.

Telephone, 325 MadlBon Sq.

All kinds of Roses, Violets and Carnations a

Specialty.

ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.

JULIUS LANG,

Wholesale Florist

63 WEST 30tli ST.

Ooulgnments Solicited. NEW TOMK.

FRANK MILLANG,

Wholesale Commtslon Dealer In |

CUT FLOWERS

408 E. 34th St., NEW YORK CITY.

Cut Flower Exchange.

Telephone Call, ti99 madiaon Square.

MOORE, HENTZ& NASH,

WHOLESALE

Commission Florists,

Located In Salesroom of the
New York Cat Flower Co,

119=121 W. 23d St., New York.

Telephone 778 18th St.

THE NEW YORK GUT FLOWER GO.

119-121 West 23d Street,
112-114 West 24th Street,

Toleplioie 733- ISlh. NEW YORK

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders

Mention ttie FloiiAts' l^xcbange when writing.

HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES

Beauties, Meteors, Brides and Bridesmaids are the leaders

Tlie IilKliest
grrade of ...

always on
band ...

JAMES^McMANUS, »59i3'a"X'oVl%are. 50 W. 30th St.. NEW YORK.

THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.,
Wholesale Florist,

JOHN YOUNG,

Wholesale Florist

61 WEST 28th ST.,

NEW YORK.
CYCA8 PALM LEAVES Alway. on Hand.

WALTER F. SHERIDAN,

Wholesale Commission Dealer In OUT l^LOW^ERS

39 W. 28th STREET, NEW YORK.

Receiving Extra Quality AM. BEAUTIES and all other varieties of Roses.

TELEPHONE 902 MADISON SQUARE.

^CARNATIONS.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Namn and Varletin

A. Beautt, fancy— special.. .

" extra

" No. 1

" Culls & ordinary..

Bride

Bridesmaid

Hoste

-« Jacqueminot

S K. A. Victoria

w La France ordinary

O '* extra

BC Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Plerpont Morgan...

Niphetoe

Papa Gentler

Perle

Souv. deWootton

ORCHIDS— Cattieyas

Cypripediums

Dendroblum formosum...

" otliers

f Inf'r grades, all colors...

M ( Wblte

c Standard 1 Pink

.2 Varietibb ) Red

■*- (Yel.&Var...
2 •Fancy— ( White

■5 (.The hlKhest J S'",

W grades of 1 5^?Vi;

C3 standard var) ( Tel.&Var...

I. Novelties

Adlahtdm

A BPARAOnS

CHRYSANTHEMDMSiOr-llnary

Chhtbanthemdms, fancy..

Gladioldb

Lilies

Lilt of the Valley

Mignonette- ordinary... .

'* fancy

SUILAX

Tubekobes

Violets

Violets, special

New York

Nov. 3 1899

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8.00 to

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1.00 to

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26. to
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2.01
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2.00
.76
1.25

Bovton

Nov. 2, 1899

Pblladelpbli

Nov. 2. 1899

21.00 to 30.00
10.00 to 16.00
6.00 to 8.00
2.00 to 4.01
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2.00 to 6.00
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4.00 to 15.0;

.... to ....

2.00 to 4.00

.... to l.Ofl

2.00 to 3M
10.00 to 15. 0(.

.... to ....

.... to .20
.35 to .60

4.00
4.00

6.01
8.00
6.U

6!66

4.00

.4
1.00
1 01
I.IK
l.Oi
1.26
1.26
1.26
1.25

Balttmor*

Nov. 2, 1899

to
16.00 to
12.00 to
4.00 to
2.00 to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
... to
2.00 to
1.00 to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.76 to

1.25 to

1.26 to
1 35 to
1.25 to
.... to
2.00 to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to

30.00 to
4.00 to

12.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to

16.00 to
.... to
.40 to
.... to

20.00
12. ll

e.ai

4.0(1

4.ai

4.00
4.00

3 0(1

2.ai
3.00

1.00

1.60
1.60
1.61
1.60

2! si'
2.61'

.26

60 00
6 OU
18. 0(

.76
36!66

Buffalo

Nov. 1, 1899

00 to 36.00
00 to 20.00
00 to 10.00
00 to 6.00
00 to
00 to
.. to
.. to
00 to

I. CO
6.00

1.00

...to
...to
...to
.00 to
...to
.00 to
.00 to
.00 to
...to
...to
... to
...to
...to
.60 to
.76 to
.75 to
.75 to
.75 to
.50 to
.60 to
.60 to
.60 to
...to
.75 to

1.00 to 61.00
1.00 to 8.00
.00 to 16.00
...to ....
...to ....

;.oo to 4.00

...to ....

...to ....

■ .51 to 15.00

...to

.30 to 1.00

...to ....

6.00

4! 06
3.00
4.00

.611
1.26
1.26
1.25
1.25
2.00
2.00
2.1-0
2.00

i!o6

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see oar Oorreapondence Oolamna.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

Asparagus Plumosus

Clirysanthemums

Mignonette

Brides

'Maids

American Beauties

WELCH BROS.

PROPRIETORS

CITY HALL GUT FLOWER MARKET,

1 5 PROVINCE ST. ~ 9 CHAPMAN PL.

Kaiserins

Meteors

Carnots

Violets

Valley

Carnations

Can furnish at short notice. Prices according to quality of goods. Long Distance Telephone, 2161 and 2071.
Mention the Vlnrimtm' Rzehanr. wh<.n wiitlnc

SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,

^^ATliolessLle F'lorist

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

This Establisliinent -will t>e Open from 6 a. ni. to lo p. m.

.A.3ivC ^B-A-TJTIES anci 'V.A.T iT lE'g' Oiir Specialties.
I6I2-I4-I6.I8 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA. PA

We have a fine
gratie of every-
thing in market
at present.

Send us a Trial
Order and we
will do the rest.

EDW. C. HORAN,

47 West 28tli Street.

^TiTM'idison sq. NEW YORK.

CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE.

Receiving Daily

Fine

PRES. CARNOT

KAISERINS,

METEORS,

BEAUTIES,

Etc.

VIOlETSBIYSPECimTY!

8old at Wholesale on Coinmlsflion.
Consi&nmente of Good Violets So-
licited. Send for Sblppins: Tnisa.
Prompt Returns Made AVeekly.

GEORGE SALTFORD, 50 West 29th St..

Telephone 1301 ucuu wnau

Madison Square. I1C»» TV/lflV.

Frank H.Tbaendlt. Chables Schenck.

TRAENDLY & SGHENGK,

Wholesale Florists,

33 W. 28th St. and CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE,

NEW YORK.

Telephone, 270 MadleoD Sq.

"Consignments Solicited. |||||

H. W. TOTTNG.

J. B NUGENT. JH.

YOUNC & NUGENT.

Wholesale Gommission Florists,

42 West 28th St., New York.

tyTelephone *iOG5 Mndiwon Square.

OKDEKR by MAIL or Tl- LKORAPH
RECEIVE SPEUl.VL ATTENTIOX.

HICKS & CRAWBUCK.
Wholesale Commission Florists,

108 LIVINQSTON ST.,

Consignments Solicited. BROOKLYN. N, Y

llifieii H. LaDjiiaiii,

CUT FLOWERS, STRICTLY WHOLESALE

^ 19 Boerum Place, BROOKLYN, N. Y.
Open to receive CnnslKOments of
CHOICE FLOWERS at any time.

Wholesali Florists,

ilwan •■ Haitfi
CAHNATION*.
BRIDEIMAIDS.
■RISES.

JOBBERS in

FLORISTS'

SUPPLIES

rLORIBTS' VASES.

Dortlcaltaral AKtloaeera.
84 HAWLBV 8TRBBT. BOSTON.

WM. J. BAKER,

Wholesale Florist,

J 432 So. Penn Square,

J«J«PHILADELPHIA, PA.

DUMONT & CO.,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

Ho. 1806 FUbert St., PhlUdelpkU.

'PHOHB, 8922 D.

FRED. EHRET,

Wholesale Florist

1403 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE,
PHILADELPHIA.

WM. J. MOORE,

Wholesale Florist,

36 South 16th St., Phlla., Pa.

Consignments ol First-class Stock Solicited

rF"I BhouM like to hear from a few pood
Caruatluu gruwera. Teleplioue cunnecllun.

Mention the Florlate' TOrctiange wtien writing.

November 4, 1899.

The Florists* Exchange.

1111

Headquarters in Western Mew York

FOK

ROSES, GAPJATIOHS

And all kinds of Seasonable Flowers.

GIVE
US
A
TRIAL

WIM. F. HASTING, wholesale
481 Washington street. Commission

Buffalo. N. Y. Florist

Also Dealer in Florists' Si'pplies & Wire Designs.

GEO. M. MOSS,
Wholesale Florist 1

32 South 17th St, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Long Distance Thone, 14330 D.

Conslgnmente of choice ROSES, CARNATIONS,

VIOLETS solicited.

Fine VALLEY In etocR at all times.

LEO NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist |

N.W. Cor. 13th and Filbert Sts.

Lone Distance
Phone 3-45-94 D

Philadelphia. [

ronil^mpnlM of I'holee Tallry ond Itosee Sollflipd.

EDWARD REID,

Wholesale Florist

1626 Ranstead St.. PHILADELPHIA,

Bet. Market and Chestnut Sts.

ALL CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON.

Telephone 3966 A.

BASSETT & WASHBURN,

Wholesale Dealers and Growers of

CUT FLOWERS

76 WABASH AVE., CHICAOO, ILL.
* Greenhouses at Hinsdale, III.
L. D. 'Pbone at ChlcaKO, Main 223.

L. D. Tbone at Hinsdale, No. 10.

KENNIGOTT BROS. COMPANY.

Wholesale Cnt Flowers

42 and 44 E. Randolph Street,

CHICAGO, ILL.

WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY.

WIETOR BROTHERS.

BUOOESSOBS TO

ROQBRS PARK FLORAL CO.,

Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers

OFFIOB AND 8ALE8BOOM,

61 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO.

Beadquarters for AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

WHOLESALE

FLORIST

1322 Pine Street,
ST. LOUIS, MO.

C. A. KUEHN,

WHOLESALE FLORIST,

1I'22 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo.

A COMPLETE LINE OF WIRE DESKiNS.
Uention the Ftorlita' Sxchaoge when wiitlas.

REIN BERG BROS.

WHOLESALE GROWERS OF ^e can fill all orders on short notice

CHBB with all leading varieties of ROSES

I I Ji [V I f\ ma> ^ M ^ ■"<' CARNATIONS. We are Hcadquar-

U L I I U W C rS ten tor FINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

"°o°°gI»Vs. salesroom, 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL.

600,000 FEET
OF GLASS.

mmm mnm nm

"W- 131. ELLIOTT,

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND, ^^^"^^^^-^^^

CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

No. 67 Bromfleld St. and 18 Chapman Place, BOSTON, MASS.

CUT STRINGS, 8 lo tO ft.
long, 50c. per string.

Shipped to any part of the cnuntrv.

McKELLAR & WINTERSON,

Wholesale Commission Jobbers

in Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturers of Wire Work.

45, 47, 49 WABASH AVENUE, - - CHICAGO, ILL.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Names and Varletlea

Bkahtt, fancy— apeclal.

*' extra

No.l

" Culls & ordinary

Bride

BrldeBmaid

Hoste

Jacqueminot

« K. A. Victoria

•» La France, ordinary...
2 " eitra

Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan.

NipbetOB

PapaGontier

Perle

Souv. de Wootton

OB CHIDS— Cattleyaa

Cypripediums

Dendrobium formosum..

" others

r Inf'r grades, all colors.
M ( White....

e Stahdabd ) Pink

.2 Varieties) Red

•;- ( Tel.&Var.

_ CThe highest J ^'"/

« (frades of 1 ii , V^,: * "

C3 standard var) ( Yel.&Var.

i. Novelties

Adiantuh

A8PARAGD8

Asters

CHRYBANTHEMrMSOrdin'y

CHBYSANTnEMDsis, faocy.

Gladiolus

Lilies

Lily OF THE Valley

Mignonette— ordinary....

" fancy

Shilax

tcberosbb

Violets

ChlcaEO

Nov. 1, '99

35.00-
18.0C-
111.00-
5.00-
2.00-
2.00-

2.00-
4.00-

,30. CO
-30.00
■IHM
8.00
■ 4.00
- 4.00

.■i.OO
5.00

3.00— 5.00

3.00— 3.0(

35.00-40.01
13.00—15.01

41— .60
l.UO— 1.60
1.00— l.,50
l.OC— 1.60
1.00- 1.50
2.00- 3.01
2.00— 3.00
2. no— 3,00
2.00— 3.00

"Ah— l.iti
.50.00-75.00

H.OO— 8.00
13.00-25.00

»M^- 4.00
3.00— 3.00

10.00—15.00
40- V.26

St. L^ula

Oct. 30, '99

20.00-25.00
15.00-30.00
8,00—13.511
3.00— 5.00
3.00— 5.00

3.00- 5.00

1.00- 4.00
:.00— 3.00

....- .76
....- 1.00
....-1,01
....- 1.00
....- l.Oli
1.60- 2.00
1.60- 3.0(1
1.50- 2.01
1.60—3.00

!!.'!— i!co

60. 00-75.01

4!66-i6!6n

12.60-25.011

13.60-15.00
'!2.5- "mi

Cincinnati

Oct. 30, 'm

10.00-35.00

2.00— 4.00
2.00- 4.00

2.00— 6.00

3.00— 3.00

;;!!-4o!66

.75— l.OC
1.25- l.W
1.25- 1.61
l.OO— 1.26

2!66- 2!50
2.00— 2.51

....- 1.0(1

6.00-10,00
12.00-20. 0(

..— 4.00

io.6o-i2!66

60- ';75

Milwaukee

Oct. 30, '99

16.00-26.00
10.00—15.00
8.00— 10.01'
4.0O— 8.00
3.00— 4.0(1
3.00— 4.00

3.00— 6.00

3.00— 5,00

3.0C— 4.00

.60— 1.00

.50- i.a

.50— 1.0

.60— 1.00

1.50- 2.01

1.60— 2.00

1.60— 2,01

1.60— 2.0C

1.50— 2.0O

'.'.'.'.— i'.w
...,—60,00

6'.66— sioo

10.00—25.0(1

...— 4.0O

I5'.c6-i8'.66
60— i!6n

Pittsburg

Oct. 31, '99

33.00-30, 0('
18.00— 20.00
10,00— 15. 0(
6.00— 8.00
2.00— 4.011
2.00- 4.00

Toronto

Oct. 30, '9t

3.00- 4.00
3.00- 4.0(

.60— .76

.50— .76

.50- .75

.60— .76

.60- .76

1.35— 1.60

1,00— 1.26

l.CO- 1.6'

1.25— 1.51'

■!76- iiiX'
20.00—36.00

i'.OO— l6!(x'
12.00-18.0(1

3.00— 4.00

io!66-i6!6o
35— i!6o

....-16.00

!!!!-i6!6d

2.00— 6.00
2.00— 6. On
2.00- 4.00

3.00— 6.00
2.00— 6.f0
2.0O— 5.00
2.00- 3.00

z'.m— i'.h'o

3.00— 6.00

....-35,00

10.00-15.00

..- l.'O
..— 1.150
..— 1 61)
..- 1.6"
..— 2.ro
..— 2.00
..— 2.00
..— 2.00
..— 3.00

76— i!60
30,00—60,00

"60- 4!66
6.00—18.00
....- 6.00

3!6o— i!66

....-10.00
"46- ".75

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see oar Correspondence Oolamns.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

AI^L THE CHOICEST VARIETIES IN

CHBYSAHTHEMUMS

First Class Flowers. A1 Stock.

We are tbe Distrlt>utlne Agcttts of the L,ar|j;est, Best and Blost
Reliat>le Grovrers In tbis vicinity.

GET ACQUAINTED "VTITH US AND OUR PRICES.

We are receiving Extra Quantities of AMERICAN BEAUTIES, ROSES, CAR-
NATIONS, VALLEY, VIOLETS, SMILAX, ASPARAGUS, Etc. WILD SMILAX
always on hand.

PITTSBURG CUT FLUWER CO.

705 Penn Avenue,

PITTSBURG, PA.

T^Tch(tn9-o -rohfiri Tprlf (n»

HOLTON > NUHKEL CO.,

WHOLESllE FLORISTS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Manulacturtrs et Win Deslgnt.

457 Milwaukee St. MILWAUKEE, WIS.

•Phone M&ln 874. P. o. Box 1U3,

E. G. HILL & CO.

Wholesale Florists

RICHMOND, INDIAiNA. i

m FLOWER BOIES

Three awards for superiority.
Send for Illustrated list. . . .

CUT BLOOMS

CARNATIONS, $1.50 and $2 per 100.

VIOLETS, DOUBLE and SINGLE,

50 cts. and 75 cts. per 100.

EVENDES BROS.. Wi liamsport. Pa.

Marketino Tags.

FOR CUT FLOWERS.

SEE ADVERTISEMENT

PAGE 1088 LAST ISSUE

THE FLORISTS' EXOHiKGE, '^^^V/i^J:'

CUT FLOWERS

Direct out of Greenhouse.

'DACT'C Kalserin, - J3.00 per 10".
liUOXilS 'Maids, - - 3.00 per 100.

CARNATIONS «ry'in^e" '*"' "' ""^

CHRYSANTHEMUMS at $10.00 per 100.

CARL E. TAVBE,

Mercer Floral Co. - TRENTON, N.J.

Mention the Florl0tg' Exchange when wHtlna

SPHAGNUM MOSS

Ivy orgreeo. $l.roper .5-barrel bale.
Ca§b with Order.

H. R. AKERS, Chat(worth. Burlington Co., N.J

Mpntinn the FlorlstB' ■Rifhanc*' wh^n wrltlne

PIlNSy PIANTS-

CINERARIA

Hybr. Max. Grancllfl., 2^.^ In. pots, just right for a
move Into 3 In., $2 00 per llO,

C'binefle Primroses, strong. 2!^ In., |2.00 per lOO

Ageraium Princess PanllDC* nice pot o
Ijoruer plant, new, 2H In.. $2 00 per 100.

Rooted cuttings, $L25 per UO; $10.00 per 1000.

<aei-nniuinH. rooted cuttfngB. best srandard varie-
ties, single and double, $1.25 per KXt; $10.tO per 1000.

RICHARD INSALL,West Moorestown, N. J.

LOCK BOX 514.
Mention the Florlsta' Exchange wht^n writing

Schmidt*s (Erfurt>
■ International Mixture
of Show Varie-
lieN.

Larg'Bt flowering, uneurpaseed quality. 1 have

plenty of tefctlmo. lale like ihls one:

" We are very well pleased with the 1500 Pansy plants
we received from you; we Ond them to bcBhort. oushy
plants, tbe flowers are very fine ana large If ynu al-
ways maintain the same strain no doobt you will find
a ready market foryour plants. Jul. Kokbleb & Sons,
Ceda- mil Nurseries, Frankf ord. Pa."

To more thorouthly Introduce this fine strain of
Pansles I offer, for a short iloje only. fine. large, stocky
plants, at 50 cts. per 100, by mall ; $3 00 per lOuO. Plants
In bud and bloom, $4.50 per lOtO, 51)0 at iCOO rate.

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.

GUSTAV PITZONKA, Bristol, Pa.,

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

CALL and see BAYERSDORFER
& CO. when in Philadelphia
during Chrysanthemum Show week.

1112

The F=i-orists' Exchange.

Chicafi:o.

state of Trade.

ISusiness last week has been in the
doldniius. Great stocks were on hand
and three rainy diiys stopped all street
sales. Theie was, however, a ^ood shi()-
plnff trade, the South takinj;' lots of
flowers — 40 paekap:eM going from one
house on .Sunday last, including great
quHntities of chfysantheniunis for \ew
Orleans. No ehrysantheninms now come
from the .South to this market, nor
would they find a sale; the poorer and
cheaper qualities of home-grown stock,
of which there is abundance, being supe-
rior to any ever shipped here of outside
growth.

Roses have suffered the worst. The
Reinbergs alone one da.v hart in of all
sorts IS), 000 flowers. The rtturns to
growers will average very low for all of
last week.

But the hot weather has probably left
us for good now, and the present week
opened up with a smaller supply creating
a better feeling.

Carnations suffered along with roses;
fair outdoor stock is still appearing.
Best fancies brought $2 to $S; other
grades, 50c. to $1.50.

Violets seemed to come from every-
where and sales were very .slow — iOc. to
$1 was the ruling price all the week.

Chrysanthemums are now in every
window and the season is fully on.
Henry Hurrell, Solar Queen, du Champ-
seur. Yellow Queen, Miss Simpson, Phiia-
dlepliia, Mrs. Whilldin, Pink and White
Ivory and all the Robinsons are among
the best sellers. I*rices range from $'2 50
to f3.50 per dozen for very select flowers;
we hear of an ocasional sale at iif4; com-
mon grades realize .50c. a dozen, and
really good blooms have gone at $1 to
$1.50.
Among: Growers.

.\t Vaughan's greenhouses. West-
ern Springs, they have a new set of Crozy
cannas now flowering in the greenhouse.
One named Mon. .Jarry Desloges. a scar-
let orange in color, three feet high, is
apparently very distinct in color, with
bold lieads of flowers, the individual seg-
ments being nearly one inch across.
Anothertall growing variety of the Bou-
vier type bears an immense head of pure
orange colored flowers. It is named
Franiiscois Vuillerenet. Another with a
jaw l)reaking name — Souvenir d" a Char-
querand — is a very dark flower of the
Florence Vaughan type. -V fjuite notice-
able new plant to be sent out this year
is a shrubby hibiscus named Peachblow.
It bears a lovely glowing pink flower,
nearly six inches across, very double, and
should prove a desirable subject either as
a greenhouse or ornamental bedding
plant. Stella Gurney ageratum looks
like a desirable bedder. Carnation White
Flyer is very promising. Propagation
of roses and othcrstock is now the great
feature. .Shipping this Fall has been
heavy. The potting shed and office have
just Ijeen supplied with electricity to
facilitate night work in packing.

The pot chrjsanthemum plants intend-
ed for the show are certainly a week to
ten days late, but the plants are beyond
the average in size and quantity of
flowers. The single stem kinds will be
better and, of course, certain varieties on
time; but late kinds will hardly be in
flower at the date of our exliibition.

The Fall Show.

Shortly after this reaches our read
ers the big flower show will be on, from
November 7 to 11. The press promoter,
a lady, has for two weeks past kept the
daily papers well supplied with taking
articles, and, as such tlnngs go, they are
very well written.

The following committees have been
selected to have active charge of the
show:

Finance— Charles L. Hutchinson, Harrv
G. Selfridge, Edward G. Uihiein, J. C.
Vaughan, Svilliam C. Egan and William
Harris Chad wick.

Trade — .T. C. Vaughan, E. Wienhoeber
and Flint Kennicott.

Reception of out-of-town florists — E.
G. Hill, Fred Dorner, Elmer Smith and
Edgar Sanders.

Bazaars — William Harris Chadwick,
William C. Eagan and Willis N. Kudd.

Music— William Harris Chadwick, Mil-
ward Adams, and Edward G. Uihiein.

Advertizing — G. I^. Grant.

A Machine for WindlDg WreathiDg.

Henry G. Wittbold, on October 3,
obtained a patent for a machine for
winding evergreen wreathing. The con-
trivance is driven !)y the feet nt i)resent
(similar to a bicy^'le movement), and fed
by hand; but Henry is worlvijig on power
and [a self-feeder. One man, even now.

can make many times the quantity of
wreathing, better wired, than can be
done by hand.
Jottings.

O. P. Bassett left on Saturday for
Philadelphia and the East, principally
with the view of studying up the iiuali-
ties of the new rose Liberty. He will be
back bv November G or 7.

C. M. Dickinson, of E. H. Hunt, is re-
joicing over the arrival of a yonng son.

.\rnold Kingier, with W. W. Barnard &
Co., reiiorts a very good bulb trade;
stock is now low. He believes, with the
writer, there are fewer planted this year
than usual.

Reports from the woods are not flat-
tering for a large supply of lycopodiuui,
the difliculty being in getting pickers.
All depends upon how long the snow
keeps off. Ess.

Cincinnati.

Marliet NeTvs.

The report from other cities reflect
our own conditions, with the exception
of chrysanthemums. Our market has
not been overstocked with them as yet.
The recent hot spell, followed on Satur-
day by rain, has comjAetely upset busi-
ness.
Among Growers.

In company with George S. Bart-
lett and Richard Witterstaetter I made a
trip to the establishment of our chrysan-
themum friend, Theo. Bock, of Hamil-
ton, O. Mr. Bock is growing the follow-
ing varieties of chrysanthemums; Robin-
sou (white), Golilen Trophy (yellow),
Harry Hurrel (yellow), (le<i. s. Conover
(yellow), Mrs. H. Weeks ( white), Viviand-
Morel (pink), Frank Hardy, still with
a crooked neck (white) Golden Wedding
(yellow), Evangeline (white). Western
King (white), Mrs. George West (plum
color), Wlute Swan (a hairy white, very
fine), Mrs. Jerome Jones (white), Geor-
giana Pitcher (yellow), Autumn Glory
(pink), Mme. Lucie Faure (a grand
white), Nyanza (maroon), Henry Nanz
(bronze), Mme. Felix Perrin (pink), Chad-
wick (white). Silver Wedding (white),
Adula (white), Mrs. F. A. Constable
(white), Mrs. Trenor L. Park (yellow).
Yellow Ma.vflower, Heno (pink), Idavan
(pink), John K. Shaw (pink), Adele
(pink), Queen of Blooms (pink), Eclipse
(yellow). Lorlelei (pink). Betty Bock
(pink), fink Ivory, Bonnaffon and Ivory.
These are all grown to single stem, and
you will travel many miles before you
will find a better collection, and it is
needless to say they are all well grown.
Mr. Bock has also tested some varieties
as pot plants, and here are the few suc-
cessful ones: Fred Walz(pink), .VIerula
(pink), Bonnaffon (yellow), Mrs, Weeks
(white), Lincoln (yellow), L. Canning
(white), Casco (wine color, very fine),
and Pink Ivory. Mr. Bock also grows a
house of carnations, of the leading sorts,
and a house of roses. He speaks very
highly of Golden Gate.

John Lodder & Sons grow a general
stock. This firm has recently added sev-
eral large houses to their plant, for rose
and carnation growing.

November 11 is the date of the chrys-
anthemum exhibition at our society's
club rooms; liberal money prizes are
offered and we shall look for a fine dis-
play. E. G. GlI.LETT.

American Gardening.

The regular yparly subscription price of
American Gardening is $1.50 per year.

Subscribers for the Florists' Exchange
and American Gardening tojrether cud secure
both papers for one year lor $2.23 net.

Address all orders,

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As an Advertising Medium it offers the best facilities
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The only horticultural journal In the East. Edited by
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Indian Gardeniuir circulates throughout Tnd'a,
Buruiah and (Jeylon.and as an advertising medium
the enterprising sicedsnieu of the United States
will find ft invaluable.

SuhBcrlptlon: Rs. 20 yearly, in advance. Including post-
age. Advertising rates on application io.J.KE\MEIi
& CO., 1 "Whltefrlars Street, London. E. C , England.

Mention thft P*lorlfltJ' Eichange when writing

Best metbods of

HEHTIHB GeEEPODSES

Being a collection of thirteen leading essays, selected
from a large number submitted in competition. Each
essay Ib accompanied by diagrams Illustrating the
system advocated.

Price to Florists' Exchange Subscribers, 10 Cts.

Send for a copy at once. You will find It very useful.

ADDBB88

THE FLOBiSTS' EXCHANGE, *5?wn^,i:'

Narserymen, Seedsmen and Florists

Wlsblnsf to do business with
Europe should send for the

"HORTICULTURAL
....ADVERTISER"

ThlB iB tlie Britiwh Trade Paper, be-
ing read weekly by all Horticultural
traders ; It 1b also taken by over 1000
of the best Continental houses. An-
nual subscription to cover cost of
postage, 75 cents. Address

EDITORS OF THE " H. A."

Clillwell Nurseries, NOTTS, ENGLAND,
Mention the Florists' Bxt^ange when wrttlns.

TRADE BOOKS

Commercial Violet Culture, now ready.

Bii Prof. B. T. GALLOWAY, Chief, Dwision of Vegetable Physiology

and Pathologi/, U S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C.

The work is thoroughly practical aud discusses fully : Varieties
and their Origin ; Localities where the Crop is likely to Prove Profit-
able ; Requirements for Success ; Construction of Houses and Frames;
Heating Houses aud Frames; Soils and their Preparation; Manures
and Fertilizers; Propagation, Selection, Planting, Watering, Clean-
ing and Feeding; Picking, Bunching and Marketing: Diseases and
their Treatment; Insect Enemies and Methods of Combating them ;
Cost of Producing the Crop, Profits, etc.

Superbly illustrated with upward of 60 plates, plans, diagrams,
etc.. including Working Drawings of Model Violet Houses; Plans
for Complete Heating Systems; Photographs Showing Methods of
Handling Soil, Preparing the Beds, Bunching the Flowers, Packing
for Shipment, etc. Numerous Illustrations showing the character
of the more important diseases are also given.

Bound in flexible covers of Royal Purple Cloth and Gold; 224
pages, small octavo. Price, $1.50. c

Florists' Telegraph Code, arnold. s

Here is a book of the highest practical value to all growers, J

retailers, commission men, etc. It will save its cost the first week ^

you have it in use. Compiled by a practical telegrapher, with the #

assistance of leading members of the trade. Price, $2.50. C

The Water Garden, thicker. {

The only standard cultural work on aquatics. Written by the S
best known grower in America. All florists should own a copy. It g
isahandsomepublicationaswellas a most useful one. Price, $iJ.0O. #

Residential Sites and Environments.

JOHNSON.

A practical work, by a practical man, on a subject of the highest
importance to every florist. To have a knowledge of the essential
features of landscape work is worth a small fortune. This book
teaches both the student and the professional. Order a copy.
Price, $2.50.

Success with House Plants.

HILLHOUSE.

This is the book florists should recommend to their customers.

It is written by a woman for women, and its dissemination will

undoubtedly serve to increase the business of those who interest

themselves in making its merits known. Price $1.00.

The above books are published by us, and each one is standard on the subject

it treats of. Prospectuses of all or any particular one forwarded on application.

We can also supply any book on any horticultural subject, no matter where
published.

\ A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. InD PUB. CO., Ltd.

< 2 DUANE STREET, NEW YORK

November 4, 1899

The F=lorists' Exchange.

Pittsburg.

Market News.

Trade the last week of October
was fairly good, though not quite as
satisfactory as during the previous week,
as stock was somewhat too abundant,
and prices went to smash. October
trade this year was better than for
many past years, the principal cause
being the killing frosts in the end of Sep-
tember, which shortened up the supply;
also the better times that are much in
evidence in our city. Stock of all sorts is
now over-abundant, chrysanthemums
and roses especially. The majority of the
florists are already wishing chrysanthe-
mums were done, but they will have to
put up with them for a considerable
time yet, as a good many late kinds will
be on the market. Prices range from as
low as 3c. up to about 20c., the highest
they will bring, the average being from
5c. to 10c. There are yet too many
varieties grown that have little or no
commercial value. If the grower would
confine himself to the best dozen, or a
few more, of marketable sorts, he would
have little trouble to get rid of them,
but as it is now, consignments come in
of which the half are hardly salable,
making stock too abundant, and even
reducing prices on first-class flowers.

Carnations have been doing well the
past few weeks, and are coming in very
freely and choice.

American Beauty took the lead In
roses; the demand for them is very
satisfactory, and prices reasonable. Good
long stemmed stock sold as low asH..'>0
per dozen retail.

Her* and There.

Mrs. E. H. Williams, of the South
Side, turned out a very effective funeral
design last week— a cross, about eight
feet high, made solid of flowers and
small fern plants.

With the completion of J. F. Gibbs'
new market stand— a very pretty and
attractive one— the Allegheny market
has now five flrst-class floral booths,
beside a dozen or more stands where
flowers are sold.

The chrysanthemum showintheSchen-
ley Park conservatories opened up last
Sunday with a very attractive display,
but Superintendent Falconer expects it
to be in Its glory the coming week,
when about 2,000 blooms will be on
view. The annual show is the finest to
be seen in any public place in the coun-
try, and brings people from all sur-
rounding towns at special excursion
rates.

The next regular meeting of the Flor-
ists' Club occurs .November 9 at S p. m.,
at the store room of the Pittsburg Cut
Flower Co., on Penn avenue.

E. C. REINE.MAN.

Columbus, 0.

The flower trade Is exceptionally good
here this year. The dealers report it
better than for several years. The Llv-
IngBtou Seed Company Is gradually In-
creasing its Interest in the cut flower
business. The company's display of
chrysanthemums is very fine. It becomes
quite evident that in the near future the
firm win grow its own cut flowers, the
quantities of carnations and violets
grown this year pointing in that direc-
tion.

Landscape Architect Herlein, of Cincin-
nati, spent several days on the Ohio
State Dnivei-slty campus recently direct-
ing some planting.

The State University Conservatory is
recelvlngqulteextenslve and much needed
repairs. The conservatory recently re-
ceived some 80 varieties of ferns as a gift
from H. A. Dreer, of Philadelphia.

Fbitz.

TALL and see BAYERSDORFER
^ & CO. when in Philadelphia
during Chrysanthemum Show week.

GREEN-HOUSE CONSTRUCTION

This has been a specialty with us for many years and to us is
due the credit for many of the great improvements that have been
made in the construction of wooden green-houses. To those that
buy our

Clear Cypress Building Material

we furnish, free of cost, complete detail drawings from which any
intelligent workman can put up the material correctly. We have
plenty of time to write letters ABOUT OUR BUSINESS, and we will
be glad to hear from those contemplating building.

LocKLAND Lumber Co.

LOCKLAND, OHIO.

^Vrite for Circulars
or Estimates.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

s

T
E
M
S

FRBSII, E.VTRA STRONG.

Bales 2011 to 500 pounds, 70 Cents per lUO.
DUST, 25-50-100-250 potinds, 2>^ cts. per
pound.

SVKACIISE FLOWER POTS.

U. CUTLER RYERSON, 108 3d Ave.

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY.

Second-hand Flower Pots Cheap.

„ Per 1000

i8,ooo 2 i-a In. rini pols S2.50

10,000 2 1-2 in. plain pots 2.50

8.000 2x3 Rose pots 2.25

8.000 jln.rlmstandarcl pots 4.00
2,000 3 1-2 In. rim standard

pots s.oo

These pots are In nood condition. Many ol ttiem

have only been used once. Address

'^r. J. HESSER, Platlsmoutfa, P«eb.

MeTitlon th» innrlBf' KichwnrA wh«.n writlnr

REED & KELLER

V*ntlon the F*lorUU' Exchange whan wrttlnr.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

122 W. 25th Street,
NE'W YORK CITY.

ESTABUSICO
1866

EMIL:^STEFFEItS>

SUCC.™ N.STEFFENS.
«oSTEfTEHSBROJi

Mention th.. V^r>rti,jm- H;x' hanR-.> wh»n wrHtlr-w

LONG'S

FLORAL

ART CATALOGUF

A Promoter of Out=of=Town Trade.

Its 16 pages include Illustrations of 96 Arrangements with priced lists, in a manner
that makes all clear to customers. Firm imprint added. Low priced in quantity.

Sample Copy, 30 cents in stamps. Bag

DANIEL B. LONG, Publisher. Buffalo, N. Y.

M eatloB th* Florlsta' BzchaBf* whaa wrlUac

THE CEFREY LEHER CO.,

Manutaoturers of Florists' Letters. The best and
most artistic letter on the market. Fat. Jan. 3d, 1893.

PBIOE :— 1^ or 3 Inch letters, per hundred $1.60

Script letters, " 3.6O

Office and Factory, 446 Tremont St., Boston, Mass.

CHAS. L. BAZOUX, ItuiAexs.

A GENTS I

The Flower Market, Boston. I McKellar A 'WlnterBon, Chicago

Bmll. Steffens, New Tort. | H. Bayergdorfer & Co., FhUa.

Agents wanted In all large citlee. Telephon* 7IB-3 Tremont.

Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing.

Use Our
Improved

Sample mailed free with
List of Sizes and Cuts.

GUT FLOWER BOX

ELUS & POLLWORTH, Milwaukee, Wis.

HtBtlon tb* norlat^ Bxohuc* when wrttlac;

1113

Florists' Boxes

AND

flailing Packages

The Dayton Paper Novelty Co.,

DAYTON, OHIO.

ADOO FIBRE a.nd
ADOO LIQUID

Will do all that is claimr
If Inlellig^f ntly Used ■.* .'

TRY THEM !

STANDARD ♦ POTS.

We «re now ready to supply a superior
quality of Pota In unlimited quantltlee.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.

A. H. HEWS & CO.,

NORTH CAMBRIDGE, - MASS.

STEWIil} WltE

Perfectly straleht, cut 9 or 12 iaches.
No. 24, In 12 lb. boxes, «1.10.

H. F. LITTLEFIELD, Worcester, Mass.

Mention the Flnrtafu' KxrhangP whfn writing.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS

First Quality. Cream Colo*.
IX In., per 1000.. » 40 I 8« in., per 1000. ♦ 4 9&
2 in., " ..2 76 I 4 in., " « 20

2H in.. " .. 8 36 » in., " 10 80

» in., " ., 4 70 I 6 in, " 18 60

Packages extra.

C. HENNECKE C0."""-^1J.''"-

Mention Xh% FlorlgLg' Eictmatie wrj,-i. *rii .

STANDARD

FLOWER POTS!

Packed In small crat«8, easy to handle.

Price per crate

Price per crata

ISOOSln

pots In crate, $4.88

120 71n. pota In crate. $4.jO

1G002I2

5 IB

6(1 3

3.00

tt «

«l«i

48 9

S.6t>

10003^

•• ti

SKI

4810

4.80

800 3H

U 4.

5.WI

2411

S.60

W04

4-50

2412

4.80

3905

•1 ■(

4 SI

1214

4.80

1446

" "

S.16

616

4.50

Seed pans, same price ae pots. Send for price Use
of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging Baaketa, Lawn
Vaaee, etc. Ten per cent, off for cash with order.

HILFINCER BROS. POTTERY,

OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. Y.

AuersT BOLKSB A, Sons, New York Agents,

52 Dkt Stekbt, Nkw Yobk Citt

Mention the Florieta' Exchange when writing.

BRANCH
WAREHOVSl

K^N04ND

JERsnCnr.ffJ.

5^CT0Ry
r]3-719

Whartom
•St.-

lfflc|si.AKpfriT,N.Y. "pi

•J

Mention the FlorlaU' Ezcbanc* when wrttlna.

1114

The F=i-orists* Exchhngb.

Bttablbhed 1859

THOMAS W. WEATHERED'S SONS

Established 1859

HORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTS & BUILDERS

Manufacturers of GREENHOUSE HEATING and VENTILATING APPARATUS.
CONSERVATORIES, GREENHOUSES, Etc.

Erected complete of our pat*nt Iron Frame con-
struction,or of Woodand Iron combined, or Wood
alone. HOTBED SASH, FRAMES, Etc.

The ''Weathered" Conical BoilerB. seven eizea, and Self-Feeding
B6iler»5,twoeizee,for small Conservatories, also the "Weathered"
Improved Sectional Boiler, 1899 model, for water or steam
heating.

Winners of the Highest Award

At the World's Fair

The Dean Gold Medal

Madison Square Garden, for Best Amateur Greenhouse

Certificate of Merit, Society of American Florists and the

Silver Medal for 1898 of New York Florists' Club

Send 4cenisforCatalogue, Greenhouse Construction or Greenhouse Heating

Adjustable TreIIis=Wire Snpport

For attaching to irt)n rafters and iron purlins to support the
wires at intermediate points by trellis eyes. The distance of the
wires on the rafters and distance from glass can bevaried as may
be desired without disturbing the vines. Also for banging
Orchid or Plant Baskets.

OFFICE: 46 and 48 Marion St. (New Elm St.) New York.

M#ntlon th« FlotiBta*

CfPlElS

IS HUCH M>RE DUaABLC THAN PINE.

SASH BARS

UP TO j^C FEET »< LEN6TH or LOff'GER.

IREENHOUSI

AND Ol'^fEa BUItPINS MAyfeRIAL.

Sor»ff\fereur]Mu*tra{«d BooK
"CYPjRE SS LU M B ER AMO (ts IJS ES."

Send ro^^ur SPer.r&l GrecnhoustX^rcoI&r.

MontlOD the FlortaU' Exchange when wrlttnw

THE FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION

Insures 11,500,000 sq. ft. of glass and has $6,800.00
Reserve Fund. Fur parllculara address

JOHN G. ESLER, sec'y. Saddle River, N.J.

Mention the FlorlstH* Exchange when writing.

CYPRESS
BBEEHHBDIiE
MATERIAL

OF ANY DESCRIPTION.

•■ND POU •ATAL09UB.

Mention the FlorletB* Exchange when writing.

The Agricultural Drain Tile"At?AN":?."N''.?:,^a*f'*.f?j^»j

RPUND TIL

z-^ u ■ A. 3 ■ , ^^^'^ ^^^^ long experience, thor-

^^Kough equipment and superior clay will nrndiue. Tile drained land is

the earliest, easiest worked and most productive. Make also Sewer Pipe

I tiiFTiney Tops, Ketl and tire ISriek. Oven Tile and Suppiv Mortar Colors,

'Cement, Plaster, Lime, etc. Write for what youwant. 99 Third Ave*

IJMitloB tiim WlorimtM' "Bxthmngm whwi wrltUir

FOR GREENHOUSES

RICHMOND

WATER

STEAM

HEATERS

132 Sizes and Styles

150 to 7150 Square Feet Capacity.

as CENTRE ST.
NEW YORK:

RrCHMOND STOVE CO.,

NORWICH, CONN.

MentiOD the Florlata' Exchange when writing

...THE...

Gorton Side Feed Boiler

SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR

GREENHOUSE HEATING.

YOO WANT THE BEST. WE HAVE IT.

Send for Catalogue and investigate for yourself.

GORTON & LIDGERWOOD CO.,

96 Liberty Street, New York.

Steam and
Hot Water

Mention tb« FtorUt«' E^xchango when wrltlns.

HEATING

Perfectly installed by

H. W. GIBBONS,

136 Liberty St., New York, N. Y.

Complete Catalog-ue, 4 cents.

HOTHOUSE GLASS

All Sizes a Specialty.

C. S. WEBER & CO.

4 Desbrosses Street, New York*

Mention the Florists' Elxchsjire when writlnjt.

Erans IiniiroTed Cballesge

Roller bearing self-olllng devise
automatic etop, solid link chain
mabee the IMPROVED CHAL-
LENGE the most perfect appa-
ratus In the market.

Write for catalogue and prlcBB
before placing your orders elae-
where.

Quaker City Machine Co.,

RICHMOND. IND.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

GLASS

For Qreenhouses, Qraperies,

Hotbeds, Conservatories,

and all other purposes. Get cub FiG-
TJBEg BBPOEE BuYiNa. Estimates freely
given.

N. COWEN'SSON,

392.94 W. Broadway, New York.

Mention the Florist.' Exchanre when writing

CABLE AND PIPE

Ventilating System.

SOIL-MACHINES

in Large or Smali Sizes.

Mention the PIorlBta" Exch&n^e when writing.

IF YOU WANT A

GOOD SASH LIFT

For a Very Little Money Get

J.

THE
-fSEW OEPftRTURf
VENT)L(\TING f\PPLlf\NCC-

For Deecrlptlyo Catalogue Bend to

D. CARMODY. EVANSVILLE, IND.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

u.. GARLAND'S

Cast Iron Gutter

and Stop Rebuilding,

Write for Circular.

GEO. M. GARLAND, Desplaines, III.

Mention ths FlorUits' Btxchfcnjre when wrltlag.

IMASTICA

FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES.

£*roven euperlor to patty naBier to apply and atays pn.
Not affected by extremes of weather. Endorsed by

Sromlnent florlBte. Send for descriptive circular of
laHtlca and Maatlca Cwlazlng Machines.

F. 0. PIERCE CO.,'J!?oT.Y.rnX?'llBwyflrk.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

SUMMER IN WINTER

Bv Usins

Standard Greenhouse Boilers

One cent gets oar Catalogae.

GIBLIN & CO., . Utica, N. Y.

Mention the Florleta* Exchange when wrltlag.

Holds Glass
Firmly

See the Point 43"

The Von lEeyper I*er-
1 ff-ft Cilazliiir PoliitM are
j the best. No riehts or

lefts. Box of ImOpointe

75 cente, postpaid.
, HENRY A. DREFR,

711 thrstnu) St.. l'hlJ»., P».

Mention the Florista' Exchange when writing.

GEORGE RIPPERGER,

SHEEP MANURE

I have now on hand a large quantity of
Al SHEEP MANURE. ^F~Send for Price

■ List and Sample

Best Fertilizer for Top Dreselng.

^^^r^%^^:S^kT- LONQ ISUND CITY.

Mention the Florlflts' Exchange when writing.

SHEEP MANURE

Cleaned and prepared expressly for florlste' nae.

"Vou will And It the genuine article. For reference

to Its being first-class, I refer you to Henry F. Mlchell,

1018 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Trial bags of 150

Ibe., I2.5U; per ton, |25U0. i^ton at ton rate.

Cash With Obdeb.

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

1012 Ontario St., PHILA., PA.

Mention the Florist.' Exchange when writing.

SHEEP MANURE

Thoroughly pulverized and ready for im-
mediate application. Special prices to Florista
and Seedsmen in lots of 20 tons and up.
Testimonials from Agricultural Department,
UniverBity of California. Send for Sample.

GEO. C. ROEDING. Proprietor,^

Fresno Fertilizer Works, FRESNO, CAL.

Mention the Florlata* Exchange when writing.

i»iiitie°s * ^'"' HANDLING COLLECTIONS

everywhere) FoR SECURING REPORTS. . . .

FOR INFOEMATION WBITB

THE NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE,

C. 8. LODEK. Sec'y, 271 Broadway, New York.
Mention the Florista' Exchange when writing.

November 4, 1899.

The F-i-orisxs* Exchange.

1115

HOBTIGULTOBHLHBOHITEGTS'^'BOILDEBS

AND MANUFACTURERS OP

HEATING AND VENTILATING APPARATUS.

Greenhoases and Conservatoriee erected complete with our Patent Iron Construction.

Plana and estimatea on application either for structures

complete or for material only, ready for erection. y^—-^ Z ^

LORD & BURNHAM COMPANY,

NEW YORK OFFICE: GENERAL OFFICE AND WORKS

St. James Building, Broadway and 26th St. Irvington^n-the-Hudson, N. Y.

Ifftntiov th« Florl»t«' Hxehanirw wh«n wrltlnK^

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress.

BEST CRADEt. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP.

I.DIETSCH&CO.sHEpl?EL*DVCHICAeO,ILL.

lI»ntlo» th* Flortata* gichanire wImb writing.

L'V.'eTH^'use GLAZING POINT

A Bure preventive of plaas slipping.
giaBB. Made < ' '

. . „ Equally effective with large or
email giaBs. Made of zinc, will not ruet Last as long as aasb oarfl.
NOTICE THE IlEAOt tills makes them Easy to Drive and Easy
to Extract. Tivo hizpn, ^ and K Inches lorg. One pound packages
40 Cents- 144U points ^ In. size, 1040 points 7^ In. size. In a pound.

GHIS. T. SIEBERT. ManM'r, '"■'l\S%'t^'-' Pittsburg, Pa.

For sale hy Vaughan'a Seed Store, New York and Chicago ; Henry F.
Mlchell. 1018 Slarket St., Philadelphia ; Wm C. Beckert, Allegheny, Pa. ;
Schlegel & Fottler, Boston; Vannegut Hardware Co. lndlanapoll«;
PlttehargCut Flower Co., Pittsburg. Mention this paper.

GLASS

FOR GREENHOUSES, GRAP-
ERIES, CONSERVATORIES,
AND HOTBEDS.

GLASS

VANHORNE, GRIFFEN & CO.,

French and American Glass. 'Vo^tn^l^^JcH^T^^- NEW YORK.

Mpntlnn the Floiista' Exchange when writing.

INTERNATIONAL HEATER CO.

23T WATER ST., NEW YORK.
BOSTON, 47 UNION ST. CHICAGO, 86 E. LAKt ST.

^'a't^r BOILERS Fo> GREENHOUSES

Over SO years' experi

Write for Catalogue.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

...HAS POSITIVELY NO EQUAL FOR..

Mention thl» paper.

STRENQTH, DURABILITY and NEATNESS.

Guaranteed for 10 yearo. Ha« a BOlId wheel and shaft cast In
one (malleable Iron). No slipping on Une Shaft aa the case with
all others. CataloRUefree.

.....E. HIPPARD, Younestown, Ohio.

PIPE

Wroaght Iron Pipe, Vulvei, Cooks, Fit-
ting*, etc., for Steam and Bot W^ater ;
Rabber Hose, Pumps and Well Points.

WM. H. KlY, 42 Day St., Haw Yerk.

VALVES

Mention the Florlsu' Kxcbange when writing.

For STEAIHI

For HOT WATER

FOR

GREENHOUSE HEATING

OF ALL KINDS AND IN ANY CLIMATE.
For partlcnlars call on or address

DEAN BOILER CO., 73 Pearl St., BOSTON, MASS.

Mention the Florlata' Bichange wb.n writing.

HOT - BED . .

GREEIVHOrSE

VENTILATOR

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL.

GET OUR PRICES
BEFORE BUYING

GREENHOUSE GLASS!

MANUFAC-
TURED BY

SIATHRC <t ^OM^ OFFICE, 406 W. 13TH STREET, NEW YORK.
. JAvUD^ Ck OULl J) Factory Storerooms, Borough ol Queens, N,Y,

U.ntlon th^ Florl.ta* K»ehangy whpn writing

....t:h:e.

SGOLLAY BOILER

IDO, EIG.

HOT WATER OR STEAM.

Farmington, Conn., March 9. 1806.
"The Invincible Boiler vou placed In my Carnation
houses has given great satisfaction. I did not have to
run the boiler hard even when the thermometer stood
18 deg. below zero. It has proved ' Invincible' In every
respect." Hugh Chhsnet, Florist.

SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE AND PRICE LIST
Estimates Cheerfully Given.

JOHN A. SCOLLAY,

■ INVINCIBLE." '"^ and 76 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y.

Mention the Florlata' Hxehanc* when writlnt.

FOR PARTICnL4BS ADDRESS

E. A. ORMSBY, 9IeIrose, Mass.

TELEPHONE CONNECTION.

UentloD the FlorlaU' Exchajoce when

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THB F=L-0RISTS' Excmt^ngeb.

November 4, 1899

Mention the FlorlaU'

hn\ TohCCO St8B8,

H.50 per bale of 300 lbs.
Fresh WilltrncU

niiinlii-ooin fSpnwn,

|;7.l.iu per 100 lbs.
Also choice FlowkkSebds
and BrLBs.
Trade price list on appli-
cation-
W.C. BECKERT, Seedsman

Alleeheny* l*a*
HlxchADge when writing.

SlV^i?5Si2 VULCAN

strong plantB, $1.60 per doz.
VI01.BTS, SlnBle White Violets, clumps

from open ground; $5 00 per 100. California,

clumDB, $4.00 per 100. „ . ^

CHINE -E PBIMB'ISES, strong, 3 in. pots,

0 'c. per doz.; 4 in. pots. 75 ■. per doz.
PHffiNIX BBCHNATA, strong plants.trom

6 in. pots, $6.00 per doz.

C. EISELE, nth & Jefferson St8. Phila., Pa.

Mention the FlorlsU' Exchangg when writing.

DELAWARE

HOLLY

OF THE BEST GRADE

from the swamps, with
bright green foliage

AND WELL BERRIED

Orders will now be received for shipments whicli will go forward
fresh packed at the proper time. For prices and terms address

ALEX. PULLEN, ""'"riS^f.l':'^' ""l-FOKD. DEI-

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

Largest Stock in the Country.

All goodsup-to-date and of superior quality.
Write us tor prices and other Information.
Our new catalogue sent on application to
the trade only.

NEW CAPE FLOWERS !

Price on Appllcntlon.

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.,

60, B2 64, 66 N. Four-h St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Mention the Florlgf ' Exchange when writing.

Galax Leaves.

CHAS. H. RICKSECKER, LInvllle, N. C

Mentlori th** FlnriatB' F:xcJia.nge when writing.

Hardy Cut Ferns

75r a lOUO. Fancy or Dagger.

Bouquet Green* Sc.per lb.

^jiphaenum MosS) 50c. per
barrel.

ChriHtmas Trees by tbe
car load or In email lots.

Cash with order. All orders
by mall or despatch prompt-
ly Bttended to.
THOMAS COLLINS.

Hinsdale, Mas*.

Mention the Flnrlatp' E^ change whpn writing

SAVE MONEY ON BUYING HOLLY!

By giving ne your order.

CHOICE BED SEA l,HOI.l,Y,»2.75 per case;
5 case lote, (2.5 ' per caee ; 20 case lots, {2 20 per case.
Ko.'i Holly, (2 25 per case.

GAI.AX LEAVES, tl.POperlOOO

B()r<<l ET 4iREEN, I4 0llperl00.

R^:^^l^(; cEiiAit.isooperioo.

LAIRF.I, ROI>lN(i, 2ctB. and 2>^cts. per yard.
HOLLY WREATHS, »3 50 and tS.OO per lOu.

A. K. SAVACOOL, LEWES, DELAWARE.

Mention th** FMorlHtu' E«ohang<' whi»n writing-

BBEEjl Hflllll

New crop now ready,

FINEST BRONZE

From cold storage,

FOR PRICES ADDRESS

THE INTRODUCER.

HARLAN P. KELSEY,

Bulldlrig'," BOStOII, KBSS.

Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing.

LUFIA STARS

Red and yellow, lor ChrlstmaB; sample
hy mall, 15c. each; also all kinde of

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES
and DECORATING GREEN

SUCH AS

CUT I»A1,M t,EAVE8,

HEMLOCK, LAVREL,

^nriLD SMILAX.etc.

SEND FOIt riafES.

S. J. LIMPRECHT,

119 West 30th St., New York.

Mention tk* Florlita' Exchange when writing.

THIUGS TOO ED DT OUCE

Hardy Herbaceous Plants.

f»t "ong Clump*, from 8S In- p«*". Plant now, and
let them get e.'jablished before cold weather. Per IW.

Achillea. The Pearl $4 00

Aquilegla, in ffOodassortmeDt 4 00

Caryopteris Mastacanthus 4 00

DielUlis 4 00

Statlce Armerla 3 00

Hib'scus, "Crimson Eye" 4 00

Myosotis AlpestHs .... 3 00

Coreopsis Lanceolata 4 0 )

Qaillardla Qrandlflora 4 00

Eulalia Japonica 4 00

Geum Atro5aneulneuin 6 00

Lavender 4 00

Matricaria, donb'e white 4 00

Delphinium Formosum f~--^ (JO

Lobelia Cardinalls , tt.

Sweet William, double aort8 ^ F

Japanese Iris, assorted oo ,

Lychnis Chalcedonica '?« /

Astilbe Japonica 6 OU

Mountain Fleece 4 00

Hardv Phlox, 12 fine varieties 4 00

Funic la Sieboldl, vfiriepated 5 00

Alyssum Saxatlle Compacts 4 00

Rudbeckia. Qolden Qlow 4 00

Hollyhocks, white, pink, yellow & scarlet. 4 CO

Other Plants You Need Badly. p^^^Qn

BegonlBS, Alba Piota, Sandereonl. Alba,
Marguerite, Argentea Guttata, Thure-

toni ainchpots $2 00

Qrevlllea Robu«ta, 3 Inch, very strong* 2 50

Geranium, Double New Life, 2 inch pots. . 4 00
Heliotrope, purple and white, improved

anrt- 2r0

Ageratum Monstrosum. blue, 2 Incb 2 0)1

Aseratum Prlncefls Pauline, 2 inch pots 2 00

p.-rlOO. PerM.
Pansies, QiantTrlmardeau Strain.. $U 5U $4 00
Bellls Perennis, Ulant Ked and

Snowball 50 4 CO

To Cu'ly cover exprcBs charpres, we add 15 extra plants
to evei y one hundred ordered .

Send for Price List. Terms, Cash, or C. 0. D.

EDWIRD B. J&GKSON, Stamforil, Conn.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating

Horticultural Architecture and Building.

HITCHINGS&CO.

ESTABLISHED I844.

233 Mercer Street, New York.

FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS,

Nineteen Sizes.

Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus.

Rosehouses, Qreenhouses, Etc., of IrMi

Frame Construction erected complete

or the Structural IronWork shipped

ready for Erection.

Iron Frame Benches with tbe

"Perfect Drainagfe Bench Til«^

for Slate Tops.

Send Ac. Postage forMlustrated Catalogoe

Mention the Florist*' Exchange when writing.

CYCAS PALM LEAVES

Best and cheapest in the market. PREPARED IN AMERICA.

FLORAL METAL DESIGNS MrinA.:io.

WRITE FOR
CATALOQUE.

And all Florists' Supplies
HERRMANN,

j^^ Oe, 408. d 10, 412 East 34th St., NEW YORK CITY.

»j! /n Mention the Florists' Exchajige when writing.

mannfncturer of Metal Floral Designs . . . • •
Importer and Dealer In FlorlNts* Supplies.

Gale

Headquarters |

for 8

Lycopodiuin,
Bouquet Green,
Prince's Pine,
Club Moss,
Wreatliing, ^
Mistletoe, |
Southern Fines 9

and all Q

HOLLY-Vanghan's XXX Brand.

THK Holly situation chanpeB nearly every y( ar. For the last four years they've
hCRun to hrlnp It Into the country ttwns like potatocB. Every maa has taken
to cuttlDg hl8 own— or some other man's Holly, and packs it well, badly or In-

dtffprently. or any old way The restilt Is very bad for the retail florist. When
we flrpt started the Holly huxlneee, In 1&80. our buyer contracted for a man's grove
and rut the beat and sorted it himself, and eetabllahed Vaughan'e XSX Stock ai a
brsnd worth having Some years It has been the best In the Market; all years It ha,*
been as good as any, Its averag f Is high, but we wondered why bo many colls would
show up when we Inspected our car lota (to sell tn peddlers at half rates) and last fall
our Mr. Vaughan located this town market Holly system, and cut It off from our
m<»n We are buying and packing our Holly In the woods ourselves, and It costa
more money, but It le worth to the retailer a lot more than It costa. A good case
of Holly is easily worth Ten Dollars, while cull stock can't be
given awny.

We can suggest delivery dates which will keep you In good supply on the best
days for Belling Holly. Our prices are not adTanced. How much can you uae ?

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE,

84-86 Randolph St.. CRICAOO.
14 Barclay St., NEW TORK.

Mention the IHnrl.ta' Bichanir. when writing.

Holiday Stock. 8

HENDERSON s CLOSING OUT OFFER of FLORISTS BULBS

ALL IN
PRIME
CONDITION

Prices f, O. B. Piev\' Vork.

LILIUM HARRISII

B to ' in. bulbs, t2.75 per 100 ; »24 per 1000
7 to 9 " 8.00 " 75

LILIUM LONGIFLORUM

6 to 7 In. bulbs. J 2 50 per 100 ; }23 per 1000

6 to 8 ' 3 50 " 30

7 to 9 " 6 00 " 55

LILIUM LONGIFLORUM GI6ANTEUM

7 to 9 Id. bulbs $10 per 100

WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS
Extra size, 13 to 15 ctm., tl.50 per 100;

$14 per 1000.
Selected special, 16 to 17 otm., $3.00 per

100; $18 per 1000.

PINK ROMAN HYACINTHS

12 to 16 ctm., $1.25 per 100; $10 per 1000

WHITE ITALIAN HYACINTHS

12 to 16 ctm., $1 25 per 100; $10 per 1000

DUTCH HYACINTHS

Sinirle. early mixed colors, $3 50 per 100 ;
$30 per 1000.

TULIPS

Sinirle early mixed, 50 cents per lOD;

$4 50 per 1000.
Double early mixed, 60 cents per 100;

$5 00 per 1000.

Prices F. O. B. Kew York.

NARCISSUS

luO 1000

Emperor $5 00 $45.00

Golden Spur 3.25 30.00

Henry Irvinij; 3.25 30.00

Pallidas Praecox. 2.25 10.00

Paper -Willie 60 S.80

" Grandlflora .75 7.00

Double Roman 75 7.00

VON 8IO N, Doable,

Istsize, Ucm 1.25 10.60

Extra size, 13 ctm 1.35 1100

CALLAo White

6 inch bulbs....? 8 00 per 100;
i inch bulbs.... 4 00 "

$75 per 1000
38 "

FREESIA

ROMAN

HYACINTHS

In Ordering Mention "Closing Out Offer."

Retracta alba, 40o. per 100 ; $3 50 per IMO
L'^ichtlinii (yellow), 75 cents per lOO ;
$6,00 per lOOO.

P/EONIAS

Chinese Double. 13 named varieties,
$30 00 per 100.

PETER HENDERSON &. CO. '' VJv5°?I?r"J^ "' '

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

We are a strattjht shoot and aim to groiv into ti vifforotts plant.

A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL.

m. XI. no. 46.

NE^V YORK, NOVEMBER 11, 1899.

ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR.

JDST BEGEIVED

FmSTIMPORmiONSOF

my OF THE yBLLEy

All advance orders have been flUed, and we now offer a small surplus for immediate delivery.
Recent advlcea from Germany point to a short crop and decided advance in prices. We will
accept orders at the following prices as long as stocks remain unsold :

EXTRA QUALITY''".'r'GERMAN PIPS

This is the standard quality three-year-old German pip generally sold, and is as good Valley
as can be handled at i his price.

$20.00 per case, 2500; less quantities, $10.00 per 1000.

PIEPQAN'Q PPPMIPR '^^^^ is ^ ^cry finely selected Valley, which will
■^■^■•'^^'■' ^^ r r* Ki ■»■ ■ ^ r» ^^^ very satisfactory results to those who
want a superiT article at a moderate price. We have sold large qiantities of it, and buyers
have been more than pleased with this grade. It is very guod value at price charged, and is
more than worth ttre tJifference in cost.

$25.00 per ease, 2500; less quantities, $12.50 per 1000.

PIBDQOM'Q PPPPP^TI^M I'his is an extra selected grade for
■^'^^^i'*' ^ l'Kf\rK\^ll\^lli th<.?e who desire the finest Valley
obtainable. Price of Valley has been driven down so low that it has been at the expense of
quality, and growers are beginning to realize that a really first-class article can not be furnished
at the prices at which Valley is ordinirily sold. The very best German Valley grown has been
sent to London and 3t. Petersburg to growers who have been willing to pay the price for a very
superior article, and very few, if any, of the finest pips grown have reached this country ; but
there is beginning to be a demand here for a better grade of Valley than is generally offered.
ani in order to m'^et this demand we offer this grade, which Wd have had selected for us with
great oare and which is the very ftiest q lality grown. It produces the largest spikes, with
largest number of belts, and will give the very largest percentage of first quality flowers. This
Valley Is more than worth the difference in price to every grower, and we can recommend it
without h ssitatlon. knowing it will give perfect satisfaction.

$30.00 per case', 2500; less quantities, $15.00 per 1000.

We should like to have grow jrs who have already bought abcut what they need order a case
or two of these selected grades and compare them with stock thay are already handling. We
believe our Perfection Valley to be the verv best Valley on the market.

ASTILBE, or SPIRAEA Kv

ASTILBOIDES FLO RI BUN DA »9.00 per case, 250 clumps ; 1683 quantities, «4. 60 per 100

COMPACT*. MDLTIPLORA 9 00 " ' 4 50

JAPONICA 8.00 " •• " 4 00

^^1 AfM^M I COI^VIUCEI ALBA, "THE BRinE,"
VjlLnL/lwL.1 75 cents per lUU; »5.00 per lOUU.

F. R. PIERSON CO.Jarrytown-on-Hudson, N.Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writ!n«.

ORDERS ROOKED NOW

In order of receipt, for
Rooted Cuttings of the
Famous....

w.

^V^,;T CARNATIONS

FOR SPRING
DELIVERY.

COiaraENCING FEBRUARY ist, 1900.

Prices : Per dozen $3

Per 100 $14

Per 1000 . . . $120
Per 5000 . $500
Per 10,000 . . $800

Tbbms:

Strictly Cash,

orC.O.D. from

Unknown

Parties.

The quoted prices are for THE TKADE
ONLY, and all orders must be from dealers.
Cuttings will be carefully packed under the
supervision and sent direct from the estab-
lishment of the originator and grower,

PETER FISHER, Ellis, Mass.

Address all correspondence and make all checks, money or
express orders payable to

124
Tremont St.,

BOSTON, MASS.

DUTCH HYACINTHS.

SINGLE AND DOUBLE.

Mamed Varieties, large bulbs, nil shades, leading and best kinds, suitable for pots an<

forcing, per lUii, J5 00 per 1000, $47.50.
BeddloK Hyacinths, to color, Ked, White and Blue, per 100, $4 00 ; per 1000, $37.50.
Dutch Romans, named kinds, all colors, ftne for pots, per ICO, $2 25 i per 1000, J20 00.

John Stein, white.
Pigeon, white.
L,a Immaculee, white.
Cardinal*s Hat, scarlet.
Flreflanie, red.

TULIPS-Single.

Artus, scarlet.
Bizarre Verdict striped
Crimson Kintf, Duch-
esse de Parma, bro vn
l.ac Von Rhyn, violet.

All llie above, per 100, 75 cts ; per lOOO, $6 00.

Arma ol Leyden, rose.
Purple Crown, purple.
Bachns, deep red.
Vellow Crown, yellow

LaRelne

Keiserskroon 100

Vellow Prince 1 10

Yello^v Cro^vn 75

Due Van Thol, scarlet 85

Due Van Thol, while 175

Stand. Silver 1 10

TIIIIPQ i La Candeur

lUllllO i Pfeony Red

DOUBLE. ( Salvator Rosa

Per too Per 1000
$0 90 »8 00

9 50
10 50

6 00

7 00
16 00

9 50

PerlOO Per 1000

Cottasre Maid $1 00 $9 50

PottetiaUker, white 150 13 00

PottebaUUer, scarlet 110 10 00

Pottebahker, yellow 2 00 18 00

^Vou^wernian 100 8 00

RoHaniundi 100 9 00

Finest Single, mixed 60 5.50

Per 100 Per R«Xl Per 100 Per 1000

.$080 $7 00 Murillo $2 25 $20 00

.100 9 00 Vellow Rose 110 10 00

. 2 75 24 00 Finest Double, mxd, .75 7 00

NARCISSUS];

CHINESE SACRED. First size bulbs $4 00 S35 00

Von Sion, largo seleo.ed bulbs, 1'4 to I'i in. diameter 150 14 50

Slant Princeps. large single Trumpet 100 9 50

Perfect Selected
California Roots.

nmr ■ r it T0C '^Vatol^i/tlncheBaround per 100, $4.50

wAmUA i«iUlC3 13 to 4>/> Inches around 3 50

LILY OF THE VALLEY, select pips, cold storage per 1000, $12 50

FREESIA REFRACT A ALBA, large V: inch bulbs 5 50

LILIUM LONCIFLORUM-

Japan Bulbs, 6to 8 inches around..

7 to 9

9 to 10 "

$5 00 per 100; $40 00 per 1000
7-50 " 6000
11.00

CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO.,

342 WEST 14th STREET, VriKh." N. Y. CITY,

Importers, Exporters and Growers' Agents ol SEEDS, BULBS and PLANTS.
Mention the Florlate' E«cbange when writing.

STOCK PLANTS

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

At $2.00 per Dozen : Ponderosum, Yellow Mme. Carnot. Robert Halliday,
Mavourneen, The Barrington, Carrie Bell, Admiral Dewey, Wlllowbrook, Pride,
Arline, Mrs. Button.

At $1.25 per Dozen; S8.00 per 100: Mrs. 0. P. Basett, Pink
Ivory, Murdock, Mrs. H. Weeks, Black Hawk, Lorna Doone, Yellow Monarch,
Snow Queen, Western King, Glory of Pacific, H. W. Reiman, W. H. Chadwick,
Autumn Glory, Pennsylvania, Bonnaffon, Dorothy Spaulding, Mrs. Robert McArthur.

GERANIUMS

For Immediate
Delivery.

50c. per Doz.; $4.00 per 100. From 2%-in. pots: Griffith, Mme. .Jaulin, S. A.

Nutt, J. J. Harrison, Marquis de Montmort, Beaute Poitevine, Silver Queen,

Eulalia, Granville, James Kelway.
75c. per Doz.; $5.00 per 100. From 3-ln. pots. 25 at 100 rate: .Ino. Forbes, Thesee,

Athlete, Triumph de Nancy, Gertrude Pearson, Phonograph, Camille Bemardine.
$1.00 per Doz.; $6.00 per 100. From 3-in. pots: Louis Mayet, Mrs. Parker.

Gloire de Lorraine, '2-inch, at |3.00 per doz.
varieties, 75 cents. Boule de Neige, snow-white.

Double Semperflorens, set of 3
Nancy. Triumph de Lorraine.

a, 3-in., SI. 50a doz.

NEW RUSSELIAS, Elegantissima and Multiflora. IZ;;^.

PRIMULA FORBESIIsirioo. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS •'''"''"°'''

in.. $8 a 100.

Uevtlon th« FlorlBUi' E^ohan«« wb«ai wrlUnc.

THE COTTAGE GARDENS, Queens, N.Y.

C, W. WARD, M4NAGSR. Long Distance Telephone, 91 B, Queens.

^ li«ntloa tlM V^orlats' Sxch&nc* whan wrltliv.

1118

Thb F=i-ORISts' Exchange.

auBtisi:

ARRISII.

A FEW LARGE SIZES

which we will offer to clear.

Per 100 Per lUOO

5 to 7 $4 50 $40 00

7 to 9 10 00

11 to 13 38 00

Spiraea Japonlca 4 00 35 00

L,lllutu L,on|j;lfloruiii,

(Jap.) 9 to lu 18 00

Llllum Anratnni, 8 to 9 6 oo

Ullnm Auratutn, 9 to 11 '^ S" '"> ""

Album 5 80 5000

Rubrum 5 00 45 00

Spiraea Compacta 4 50 40 00

Iris Kaempferl* named ^ 50

^co^!St"rc»^f.: WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, NEW YORK.

Mention the Florl«t<' Exchange when writing-

HORTICULTURAL CASH BARGAINS!

STOCK ON HAND. HEADQUARTERS FOR

CHINESE SACRED LILIES

LILIUM HARRISII, 5-7. LILIUM LONGIFLORUM, JAPAN, 6-8.

Eiis:lisli Musbrooni Spaw-n.

Berlin Pips, Lily of the Valley (cold storage), for Christmas blooming.

Krencli Freesia Refracta Alba.

r^ A I HA ^ E7 ^ r\ O KENTIA BELMOREANA.

r^/\L IVI O EL IL L/ W> KENTIA FORSTERIANA.

Hyacinths^ Tulips, Crocus, Narcissus.

To know what Cash Bargains you can make, send an estimate of your wants.
Just received, a fine lot of STANDARD BAY TREES and AZALEA INDICA.

c. H. joosTEN, Importer, 85 Dey Street, New York.

\T''nft'Ti th^ FInrlflt"' FTohamrP wh»«n wrtiing

i ORDER NOW. B

RUSSIAN VALLEY

Due to arrive This Week. »

PRICE, per 100 $2.00 n

" per 1000 15.00 §

" per case 2,500 pips 30.00 g

Hamburg and Berlin Pips, $10.00 per 1000 ; per case, 2500 pips, $22.50. §
O

1 Narcissus, Trumpet Major, $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000.
We have] •■ Paper White Grandiflora, $1.00 per 100 ; $7.00 per 1000.

?h" f"M*°'''< " Poeticus (Poets), 60e. per 100 ; $5.00 per 1000.

in/: *" i Tulips, mixed, single or double, 65c. per 100.

i. Hyacinths, single named varieties, $5.00 per 100.

STUMPP & WALTER CO., 50 Barclay St., N. Y.

M^ntlim Th.* FlorlsTp' RT^hnne*. wh^^n WT-ITtne

CHINESE SACRED LILIES

FINEST LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS

Splendid,

large bulbs

S4.00 per

basket of

100.

Florists and Deale
send for Trade

Send for
Quotations.

36 Cortlandt St.,

ilers are invited to I M THADRITDIVI S- Cfi ^" i^oriianai i>l
List now ready. J. 111. lOUIVOlJIVil OL tU., NEW YORK.

Meatlon the Florletfl' Exchange when WTltlmr

BULBS! BULBS! BULBS!

I II HIM I nMl^in riRIIM japan stock, 7-9. $60.00 per incu: $7.no per 100.
LILIUni LUMUirUUnuni " >• 9-10, $110.00 per ICOO; $12.00 per lOO.

CHINESE SACRED LILIES $35.00 per 1000 ; $4.50 per bale of 120 bulbs.

nilTPU UVAPIMTUQ Extra Selected to name, $65.00 per inoo.
UUIon niMUIIIinO " •• separate colors, $40.00 per lOOO.

lU A RPICQIIQ 'Von Sion. Mammotli. the finest in the country, $16 per 1000.
IIMnulOOUO Paper labile Graudlflora, extra large, $7.00 per lOUU

TULIPS of all kinds on band.

AZALEA INDICA 10-12, $35.00 penoo; 13 and up, $40.00 per lOO.

Rliododendrons, Syriaga, Spiraea, Clematis, Snowballs, etc.

LOWEST PRICES BY CORRESPONDENCE.

Mention this paper.

F. W. O. SCHMITZ, Jersey City, N.J.

►♦♦♦♦♦•♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦i» I

msm CLOSING OOT offer of FLORISTS' BOLBS

♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

AIL IN ♦

PRIME ♦

CONDITION 2

Prices K. O. o. BJe-w Vork.

LILIUM HARRISII

6 to 7 in. bulbs, 52.75 a 1011 ; $24 a inoo

7 to 9 " 8 00 " 75 "

LILIUM LONGIFLORUM

6 to 7 in. bulbs, $2.50 a inu; $23 a 1000

6 to 8 '■ 3 50 " 30 "

7 to 9 " 6.00 " 55 "

LILIUM LONGIFLORUM GIGANTEUM

7 to Bin. bulbs $10 a 100

PINK ROMAN HYACINTHS

la to 15 ctm., $1.25 per lliu ; $10 n 1000

• WHITE ITALIAN HYACINTHS

♦ 12 to 16 ctm., $1.25 a lOH ; $10 a lOOO

DUTCH HYACINTHS

Single, early mi xed colors.

$3 50 per 100; $30 |>er 1000.

TULIPS

Single "°r\v raixpti.

50 oeniB per lOO $4.50 per 1000.
Doubl- flrlv mixed.

60 cenis per 100 ; $5 00 per 1000.

IN ORDERIKiG IMEMTIOM
"CLOSING OUT OFFER."

Prices E. O. B. New VorU.

NARCISSUS

101 inno

Emperor $5 00 $45.00

Golden Spur 3 25 30.00

Henry IrvlnR... 3 25 30.00
Pallldus Prae-

cox 2 25 2000

Paper ■While 60 5 50

" Grandiflora .75 7.00

Double Roman .75 7.00
VONSION.Dbl.,

1st size, 11 ctm 1.25 10 00

Extra size, 13 ctm... 1.35 1100

CALLAS IC'ift'e

C inch bulbs $8 00 a 100: $75 a 1000

4 inch bulbs 4 00 " 38

FREESIA

Refracta alba, 40o. n 100 ; $3.50 a 1000.
Leichtlinii (yellow).

75 cents per 100 ; $6 00 per lOOO.

P/EONIAS

Chinpflp T>nuble. 13 named varieties,
$30 00 per IGO.

PETER HENDERSON &. CO.

35 & 37 Cortlandt St.,
NEW YORK.

► ♦♦»♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

Mention the Flortsta' Bxchanse when vrlttnr.

; LILIUM HARRISII S

"We wieh to clear out our surplus stock of
flTBt-claee Imlba at the following low pricea:
5 to 7 in., ^3.50 per lOU ; l^ll.lX) per 1000.
7 to 9 In., 9 00 " 85.00 **

9 to 11 In., 18.00 " 170.00 "
Also a few Hyacinths, Tulips and Narclasuff.
WEEBER & DON, Seed Merchants & Growers.
114 Cbambera St., NEW YORK.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing

COASEEDCO.

Wholesale Seedsmen

1 4 & 1 6 Ninth Ave., 411, 413, 415 Sansome St.,

NEW YORK. SAN FRiNOISCO.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing

ALM

'^ee^y.

FRESH

' ON HAND

100 1(100 3000

Phcenix TrnuU $0.75 »5.0(l $13.50

Pumlla 1.00 8.00 22.50

Reclinata 7.'i 5.00 13.50

Corypha AnstralU 75 5.00 13.50

I'andanua Ufills 1.25 10.00 27.50

J L. SCHILLER. 404 E. 34th Street. New York,
Mention th« norlsts' Exchane:e when writlnj.

November 11, 1899.

The Plorists* Excht^nge.

1119

)EED1rADE F^pore

Points and information from seedsmen, and

all Interedted in this column, Holicited. Ad-
dress Editor Seed Fhade, care of Florists'
Exchange, P. O. Box 1697, New Torii.

AMBRICAN SBEO TRADB ASSOCIATION

Alexander Uodqers, Chicago, III., Preei-
deut; Albert McCuLLonGH, Cincinnati, First
Vice-President; F. W. Bolgiano, Washing-
ton, Second Vice-President; S. F Willard,
Wethersfield, Conn., Secretary and Treasurer.

Portland, Me. — Eugene Schaettel,
representing Vilmorin Andrieux & Co., of
Paris, called here on his way to Mon-
treal.

Chicago. — The six-story warehouse of
S. F. Leonard, seedsman, situated at 1.39
-141 West Lake street, was completely
wrecked on the evening of November 1,
several lives being lost. The cause of
the disaster has not been definitely
fixed, but is being attributed either to
an explosion of mill dust in an adjoining
building, or to too great a strain on the
warehouse itself, on account of the large
quantltiesof stocks carried. Mr. Leonard
believes the former theory to be the cor-
rect one, and asserts the structure was
not overloaded. The lossisestimated at
.* 100,000, of which f 75,000 is covered by
insurance.

.411 the Leonard employees escaped
unhurt, but one C. Williams is reported
missing. Immense quantities of onion
sets, peas, beans and other seeds were
stored in the building, all of which, it is
thought, have been destroyed. Mr.
Leonard expects to be able to fill all orders
for future delivery, although there may
be some delay in doing so. He will, we
are sure, have the sympathy of the entire
seed trade in the misfortune that has
overtaken him.

Liabilities amounting to $152,000
were scheduled in a petition in bankrupt-
cy filed in the United States District
Court, November 7, by Augu.stus H.
Goodwin, vice-president of the Goodwin-
Harris Company, wholesale dealers in
seeds. The principal creditors are located
In Minneapolis.— Commercial Bulletin.

A Seed Testing Plant.— The Depart-
ment of Agriculture is putting the finish-
ing touches on a plant whereby it will be
able to more thoroughly protect itself,
farmers, and seedsmen generally, against
dishonest or careless persons who impose
on their customers by selling bad seeds.
A seed testing house is being erected, com-
prising a store and packing house 30x20
feet, and a hothouse 80x1k feet, in which
germination tests will be made. For
years these tests have been made by the
botanists in various parts of the depart-
ment's main building; but the work has
so grown in importance and magnitude
that a special building has become neces-
sary.

European Notes.

The progres.s of the season is marked
by a series of surprises, some fairly agree-
able, but the majority quite the reverse.
It we take nasturtiumsas nn illustration
of the former, the crops ]iroduced are re-
markable tor the fine quality of the seed,
and in England especially the more ro-
bust varieties have seeded very well. The'
French crop is a poor one for the reasons
set forth in this column in May. Pansy
is also very abundant and the seed is of
fine (juaMty; on the other hand ice plant,
caunas, Marvel of Peru, iiortulaca, and
some varieties of myosotis, are cleaning
up very much below our lowest esti-
mates.

In vegetable seeds Chinese ."mustard is
au entire failure, and, of course, the de-
mand from your side is unusually large.
The commoner strains of sugar beet that
have been a drug for several years, and
have in consequence not been grown so
largely, are now in great demand, and
m my orders have to be declined. Plain
parsley is another case in point; this
shortage is the more to be rogn.-tted lie-
cause the experience of the pust tlirrc
very hot Summers has demonstrated the
great value of this plant in permanent
pastures. Dwarf and pole beans are
yielding lightly; the most popular varie-
ty of the former (Canadian Wonder) is
grown so largely and in so many differ-
ent countries that no very great scarcity
is probable.

Those who are fond; of stuffed peppers

will tind the new mammoth Chinese va-
riety a decided acquisition. It is very
large, sweet, and thick in flesh, and of a
most conveuient shape for cooking. It
is also an excellent color when voung.
Grown under the same conditions" as the
Sweet Mountain the fruits are fully
doublethe sizeof that very useful variety.
The Ijulb trade is very brisk after the
recent frosts, but itisthe cheap stuff that
sells. Hyacinths for bedding are almost
neglected on account of price, and the
same is true of the high-priced tulips.
Crocuses, snowdro])8 and such like arti-
cles find a ready sale.

European Seeds.

Imports and Exports Statistics.

The following exports aud imports of
plants, shrubs, seeds, etc., are for the
month of September, the latest period for
which the official figures have Ijcen com-
piled by the Treasury Department:

The dutiable imports of plants, shrubs
and vines amounted to $276,552 in Sep-
tember, ISO'J. There were imported in
the same month of last year $220,290
worth

The free imports of seeds amounted in
September to $3i, 862, against .*27,027
in the same month of 1898. During the
nine months' period these inijiorts were
valued at . 1584,676 in 1 N'.i'J, ,isc(im|iared
with $490,866 worth (orthe.siime period
of last year.

The exports of seeds to other countries
amounted to $422,706 in September,
1899, against $098,070 in September,
1898. The countries to which the United
.States exported seeds were the United
Kingdom, which received shipments to
the value of $115,663 in September, 1899,
against $47,092 in the same month of
1898. Shipments to France amounted
to .$13,574, against $2,975. Germany
imported seed this September to the
valueof $57,496, against$54, 511. Other
European countries to the value of $73,-
307. as compared with $332,838 in Sep-
tember last year.

Love on the Farm.

.\ potato went on a mash

.\nd sought an oniou bed;
" That's piefor me, "observed thesquash,

-Vud all the beets turned red.
"Go way," the onion, weeping, cried,

" Your love I cannot be;
The pumpkin be your lawful bride,

You cantaloupe with me."

But onward still the tuber came

And laid down at her feet;
'' Y'ou cauliflower by any name

.\nd it will smell as wheat;
And I, too, am an Early Rose,

And you I've come to see.
So don't turn up your lovely nose

But spinachat with me! "

" I do not carrot all to wed.

So go, sir, if you please."
The modest onion meekly said,

" And lettuce, pray, have peas!
Go think that you have never seen

Myself or smelled my sigh.
Too long a maiden I have been

For favors in your eye ! "

" -\h, spare a cuss ! " the tuber prayed,

"My cherryshed bride you'll be.
You are the only weeping maid

That's currant now with me! "
And as the wily tuber spoke

He caught her bj' surprise,
.\nd giving her an artichoke,

Devoured her with his eyes.
— St. Louis Eepublic.

Perry W/atsor-i & Co.

CALIFORNIAN SEED HOUSE

-SPECIALTIES —

Onion Se
Lettuce
Celery
Carrot
Salsify
Parsnip
etc.

Sweet Peas
Cosmos
Hollyhock
Verbenas

Asters
Mignonette

etc.

Lima Beans
Salt Bush
Bromus Grass
Bermuda "
Johnson **
etc.

ALL CALIFORNIA GROWN.

SACRAMENTO

WHOLESALE ONLY.

CALIFORNIA

Mention the Florlif' Eichangg when writing.

TEirUIFOLIUM

LILr BULBS KOK 8ALK. Write (or prices.
F. H BUROETT, - Clifton, N. Y.

Qfliineicial

No w Ready
lor Delivery.

Advertisement,
Page 1136

Violet Gnlluie.

LOW PRICES

CALIFORNIA>lPRIVET

3 to 2H ft., bUBliy $300 $>ti.00

ll°l " 360 30.00

-iO'> X heavy 4.UI1 3S.00

Prices on 10,001) lots given on application.

For BargalnsTsee rssue:of Oct. 7.
CLEMATIS PANICULATA

., , „ , Per 10 100 1000

No. 1, flrsl-class Il.io J800 $70.00

No-2 7i) 6.50 50.C0

Extra size 1.35 10.00 80.00

No. 1

No. 2.

AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII, 2 and 3 year,, neld-grown, X h

Per 10 im UMiti ^. ._

Per 10
... $1) 80
... .66

100
$«.(0
5. 00

1000

$.511.00

45.00

ROSES, SHRUBS and VINES.

SEISD FOR

X size...
XX size. . .

Per 10 ICO

...,$1.(KI $8.00
.... 1.35 0.00

leavy.

lUOO

$75.00

85.00

30,000 GRASSES, CHEAP.

■WHOI,E8Al,E l,I8X.

THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO.. Elizabeth, N. J.

W^ntlon fh» yiorlBta' Bxehanga whOT wrttlnt.

We Are Ueadtiuai-iers for

ROCKY MOUNTAIN

TREE and FLOWER SEEDS.

Colorado B^ue Spruce and the famous HocKy
Mountain C> lumhine our specially.
Write for new price list.

BARTELDES & CO., Denver, Colo.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

nmiaETHioPicA

Fine, n^ell cured bulb»*, from our
own farm in l^aliforuia.

Clrcum. lOO 1000

Extra Selected, 6 to ti m $t).50 $60. 00

First Class, 4 to 6 in 4.50 35-00

300 of one size at 1000 rates.

JACKSON & PERKINS Ca.,Sf^4?,^'

M<>ntion t>« FloTlatg* Elichange when writing.

SURPLUSSTOCK

WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS, 11-12 ctm.,
per 100. 11.25 ; per 1000, 111.00.

ITALIAN, shaded white, 12-16 ctm., per 100, (1.75:
per 1000, f 16.00.

PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS GRANDI-
FL,ORA, A 1, per 100. $1.00 ; per 1000, $7.00.
Cash With Ohdeb.

HULSEBOSGH BROS., Englewood, N. J.

Mention the Florlita' Exchange when writing.

fpLANTsHDoT'

A Wholesale Merchants.

^Jtjt^ ST. LOUIS. Jtjtjtjt

Mention the FlorlBf Exchange whea writing.

rtfRpTuWr HVAGINTHS FOR BEDDING.

Also Second Size Named.
CAL.I«AS( second size.
LONGIPL.ORVM and HAR.RISII,

Kood firm bulba, 9-U, and
COI.D SXORAGK I^ILV OF XHE:

VAUf^EY, ^T* Write for cut priCcs

W. W. RAWSON & CO., Boston, Mass.

13 and 13 Faneull Ball Sq.
Mpntinn the FlorlBts' Eachajige when writing.

MICHEL PUNT a- s
BULB CO. I

ST. LOUIS, MO. ■

Mention the Florlate' Kxcbaaga whan writing.

White, 1M-1J4
per 100, $3.10.

— Per 100

Tulips, Single Mixed $0.45

Hyaclutlis, BlueKomans 140

Allium Neapolitanum 40

Narcissus, Paper White 60

We are headquarters on Choice Fresh
Xobacco Steins. Prices right.

H. G. FKUST a CO., llio^lV!: PHILI., PI.

Mention the Florlata' Eichanre when writing.

CALLAS

and

MUSHROOM SPAWN. 5

FRESU. Write us for Special Prices. ■
JOHNSON & STOKES, 5

air 219 Market SlroeC, I'HILADELI'llIA. Jf

Mention the FIohbU' Exchange when wi-ltlpg.

TREE AND SHRUB SEEDS

I Have a Fine Lot of
Alagnolia Acuminata Lb., 76c. ; 10 lb., $6

Macrophylla .. " 75c.; " $6

Helesla Tretrapteria " 76c.; " $6

Calycantliiis Floridus " 40c.; *' $3

Cornus Florida, Dogwood " 20c. ; '* $1.50
Send for list of Tree Seeds and Seedlinps for
nurserymen's planting. By mail prepaid at
prices named.

J. H. H. BOYD, Gage, Tennessee.

Mention the Florlgte' Eichange when writliiff.

We Are
Headquarters for

ROCKY FORD

Caataloupe Seed

We Solicit Your Orders. 4

BARTELDES & CO.,

DENVER, COL.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Last Call
for

LILIUM LONGIFLORUM

Not too late to ^et them for Eastfr, Money in them. For one week only we offer at these
Special Prices, net cash:

5-7, TOO, S2.35; Case 500, S10.30 1 7-9. 100, S6.00; Case 300, $17.00

6-S, 100, $4.00; case 450, SiS-oo I 9.10, 100, $11.00; Case 200, $20.00

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF TBIS OFFER

Try a Bonafide PJovelty—LlIlum Rubellutn, the rose colored LonKlflorum, can

be forced same time. Sample bulb 2.j cents, dozen J2.0tl. Keady Auratum, Hubrura, Album.

Melponene, Spiroeas, Clematis, Roses by 15th. New Seed 1.1st ready December. Send for it.

HU DCDPCD fl. I*n ESTABLISHED 1878.

■ Hi DtRbtK a bllij 47 BARCLAY ST., NEW YORK

NOTICE. — Lt^t us know that you saw this "ad" in Exchange and will
send you an extra.

Mtintlon the Florists Kxchaug« whea wiltlnK.

1120

The Plorists'

■XCHKNGE.

F. A. Bailer. Bloomington, III., reports
Bix inches of snow there on November 2.

Reports received by the National Nur-
seryman indicate " conclusively the
promise of a continuance of a period of
business activity upon a paying basis.
-Vpple, cherry and pear and fruit tree
stocks are scarce, and prices are sure to
advance in the Spring. It has been an
unusually busy Fall season.

Orlando Harrison, of Maryland, be-
lieves that the time has not yet arrived
when nurserymen should "let well
enough alone" in the San Joee scale
matter, and makes a plea for trained
entomologists as nurser.v inspectors,
with a denunciation of what he terms
the ■' political inspector,'' who does not
know "San Josf scale from a tumble
bug."

New Jersey Fruit Growing, — .Vbout
one-tenth of New Jersey's 34,00(>farmers
are actively engaged in commercial hor-
ticulture. They haveover41,000acres in
large and small fruits. Returns from
3,058 growers, who each had an average
of over 12 acres in fruits, include peaches
18,7.50, apples 6,104, pears 3.707,
cherries 04, quinces 1.5, plumsl2, a total
of 28,6,52 fruit trees, besides which 8,772
acres of small fruits were reported, mak-
ing an aggregate of 37,42.3 acres, to
which about one-tenth was added to
cover areas not specitically reported.
The small fruits include strawberries
3,927 acres, blackberries 2,848, rasp-
berries 1,0.52, grapes 839, currants 85,
gooseberries 20. It will be observed'that
the peach industry slightly exceeds all
the others put together. The apple is the
next most important fruit, although
hardly one-third the acreage of peaches.
The others in order of importance are
strawberries, pears, blackberries, rasp-
berries, grapes, currants, cherries, goose-
berries, quinces and plums.

The fruit industry is general through-
out the state, the northern counties be-
ing second in peaches, strawberries,
cherries, quince, plums, gooseberries and
currants. The central section leads in
acreage of apples and peaches, is second
in pears, grapes, blackberries and rasp-
berries, while the southern section leads
in acreage of pears, grapes and small
fruits. — National Nurseryman.

Cincinnati.

Market Report.

Stock is not so plentiful, and prices
areadvancing slowly. \'iolets are selling
well in the market at 75c. per 100.
Beauty roses are very scarce and seldom
are any to be had for shipping orders.
Other stock is in fair supply. Valley is
still selling at 4c.

Business in general has been quiet for
past week or so, although in the flower
market the sale of cheap flowers tor AW
Souls' Day was ver.v large. E. Mack, H.
Schwarz and G. Brunner's .Sons sold
every chrysanthemum in bloom Sunda.v,
and each had several houses.

Thechrysanthemum exhibit at the club
rooms next Saturday promises to be the
finest the club has ever had.

E. G. GiLLETT.

Washingfton.

A. Gude &Bro. have their newly added
40,000 feet of glass in good working
order. With the exception of an addi-
tional gang of laborers Adolphus Gude
depended upon his regular staff for the
work, including carpentering and steam-
flttlng.

John H. Ley has named his new hybrid
pteris after the hero of Manila.

The mildness of the season is interfer-
ing much with the sale of good chrysan-
themums, as there is yet a steady supply
of outdoor material.

The pansies in the public parks were
planted earlier than usual this Fall and
they are now in full flower. This will
not interfere with the display next
Spting, as the plants are making strong
growths from the base. G. W. O.

0

Now Ready
tor Delivery.

ODiDiercial
Violet GDllure.

TREES! TREES!

See
Advertisempnt,
Page 1136

Norway, Snicar and Sliver Maples
Norway Sprace anfl Arbor Vltee.

WM. J.CHINNICK, Trenton, N.J.

Mftntinn thf yior1tit»' KTohanro wh<*Ti wrttlny.

CABBAGE PLANTS!

For trniiHplanttns. .30et8. per 1000.

For field plaJUiuE, $1.00 per lOUO.

K. C. HARGADI^E, Felton, Del.

Mention the FlorlBts' Exchange when wrltlpg.

Qrape Vines

Descriptive and Price Llsi free.
Cnrrants, Gooiieberrles and otber Small
Fruit Plants. Extra quality. Warranted true.
T. 9. HUBBARD CO., FREDONIA, N. Y.

Mention the FlorlHtB' Exchange wh^n writing.

EiooaesooooGOGOGGoeToooaoejOE gooooc-g

R HU BKRB

LinenSf brlittat red, early, eood
^iiliivated rootM, now ready lor
Fall planting. 35 ctH. per dozen,
»>^.50 per 100. '250 or more at
rate S'2'2.50 per 1000.

T. O. ARNOLD,

S ^ F-anL-fnrf SpHngs, Pa.

5bf3£3GOOOt*30GGOOOtJt3e3COOOOOGOOOOOOOOGG

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

NATURALTENNESSEE

Peach Seed, for Nnreerymen.

I have procured a limited Bupply of Genuine Katural
TenneBBee Peach Seed, crop of '98.

Ab there Is poeltlvely no crop this eeaeon, this seed Is
as good as new seed and can be depended on.

lieware of so-called "natural seed, growth of '99.'*
Sbnd foe Pbicks and Sample.

CHAS. BL,ACK, Htfflitstowii, 9(. J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

EDWARD B. JACKSON,

(WHOLESALE FLORIST

Hardy Herbaceous Plants Only

In any quantity, for the least money.

Stanxkord, Conn.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

FROIT m FLOWEI PUTES

S«m1 f icktU and SupplUt ol all kinds for
NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS indSEEDSMEN

8SXTS FOZ& FZ&XCS XtXS'T.
Btocb Catt. 10c. per ■qnare Inch. Engraving by all
procesaet. ftlntlng and Lithographing. ^

* Illustrated Cataloeues a Specialty.

VREDENBURG & CO., - Rochester, N.Y.

Mention the FloriatJ' Exchange when writing.

FRUIT and ORNAMENUL TREES,

Shrubs, Vines and Roses.

Write for price list or send your lists
of wants tor special prices.

W. J T. SMITH CO., Geneva, N. Y.

Mention the Florlets' Exchange when writing.

Deutzia Gracilis

strong bushy plants for forcing.

$6.00 per Hundred.
SAMUEL G. MOON, MorriSYille, "c.t' Pa.

Send for price list of hardy shrubs and trees,
Mention the Florl»t»' Bixchange when writing.

CABBAGE PLANTS.

400,000

Now ready to plant.

Vi

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Q.

Ul

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<
oa

<

>

00
00

BIG PLANTS S

Order Now, ^

OLLEN E. WARREN, ^

Greenville, N. C.

CO

's±Nvid 30vaavo

Mention the FlorletB* Exchange when writing.

Hydrangea Otaksa.

6 to 10 crowns, $10.00 per 10(1.

Deutzia Gracilis, ro%%er\\TndFiS".*!-

D., JUoolin Golden Glow. $2.00 per hundred.
nUDDeCKia, Casta with all Orders.

JOHN REIMELS, - - Woodhaven, N. Y.

Mention the PlorleU' Exchange when writing.

CABBAGE

AND

LETTUCE

CHEAP, IN LARGE LOTS.

J. S. LINTHIGUM, Woodwardsvilla, Md.

Mention the Florlata' ExchaJige when writing.

California Privet spectaity.

Choice Plants, $10 to $40 per 1000.

Casta with Order.
Send $1.00 for Samples at Wholesale Prices.

Atlantic Coast Nursery,

LITTLE SILVER, N. J.
AJlrfss J. II. CORNELL. Proprietor,

606 Fourth .\ve., .\«bur>- Park, N.J.
Mention the Florletfl' Exchange when wrlUBg.

EVERBEARINQ PEACH.

No. 1. June budded, two feet, well branched, Jl.OO

per doz.; »3 00 per 100; 13 to 20 Inches, H.OO per

doz. (by mall); »2.00 per 100.
Meech's Quince, 4 to 5 feet. No. 1, $1.50 per doz.;

$6.00 per 100; 3 to 4 feet, $1 00 per doz.; |3.0o per 100.
No. 1 plants of IVIillpr's (red) and Kansas (black)

Raspberries, "Sc. per 100; $4.10 per 1000.
Early Harvest Blackberry. One plants. 75c. per

100; $5.00 per 1000. lyPRIVET ALL SOLD.
CHAS. BLACK. - HIGHTSTOWN, N. J.
Mention tJta Florlgtj' Exchange whpn writing

I PTTaitf^F ""■ BOSTON.

k E I I W \^ b Large plants.

I'i cents per 100; SI. 00 per

1000.

PELARGONIUMS. Large 3 In., ready for 4 In..
f.trung and ht;altby, the kind tbat sells. Cheap at
6 cents each.

RED Dl'TCH CURRANT BUSHES, ready
to bear. Not little rooted cuttings requiring seve-
ral years' nursing. The best red currant. Safe by
freight, 6c. each.

MAYER & SONS, Lancaster Co., Pa.'
Mention th« Florlata' Exchange when wrftlpg

CABBAGE PLANTS

Field-Rrown. 15 cts. per 100: Jl.OO per
1000; It by mall add 10 cts. per 100. Write
for prices on large lots for lall planting.

LErnrTII/^B Boston Market, Tennis
B I ■ W \« B Ball, Curled Simpson,
Grand Rapids and other varieties, 15c. a 10C>,
?1 per 1000; Uby mail add 10c. per 100.

D A D C ■ B V Stronf; plants, 85 cts.
"""wUt I per 100;»1.50al000;
$1 2.30 per 10,000. If by mall add 20c, per 100.
Other Vegetable Plants In Season. Cash with order.

R. VINCENT, JR.Ji SON, White Marsb.Md.

Mention the F*lorl3tB' Exchange when writing.

P. OUWERKERK

1123 Summit Ave., Jersey City, N. J.

Just received from our Holland Nurseries

RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS,

SPIR/EA JAPONICA, LILIUM SPECIOSUM

PEONIES, BLEEDING HEART

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Flower Show Dates.

[Secretaries will oblige by forwarding datee
of exhibitions not included in the undernoted
list.]

Hartford. Conn, November 13-16.— Conj
necticut Horticultural Society, Putnam Pha-
lanx Armory. C. H. Boykett, Secretary.

Baltimore. Md., November 13-18. *-In Acad-
emy of Music, Gardeners' Club. Secretary
George Talbot, Clifton, Park.

Gluira, N. Y., November 14 and 15.— Chrys-
anthemum show. R. R. Stockdale, secretary.

Cold Spring-on-Hcdson, N. T., November
U and 15.— Putnam County Chrysanthemum
dociety. John A. Connolly, secretary.

Newport, R. I., November 14-16.— Newport
Horticultural Society. Alex. MacLellan,
Rugrgles avenue, recording secretary.

MiLLBROOi^, N. Y., November 14-16. — Mill-
brook Huniiultural Society. J. O. Pingry,
secretary,

St. Louis, November 14-18. — St. Louis Hor-
ists' Club. Emile Schray, secretary, 4101
Pennsylvania aveuue.

Orange, N. J., November 15.— New Jersey
Floricultural Society. J. B. Davis, secretary.

Waco, Tex., November 15-17.— Texas State
Floral Society. Mrs. M. B. Davis, recording
secretary.

Toronto, Ont., November 15-18.— D. Robert-
son, Reservoir Park, secretary.

Wilmington, N. C— November 16 and 17.
Win Rehder in charge of flower display.

Chrysanthemum Society of America.

The committees judging seedling chry-
antherauins will be in session Saturdays
November 11, 18 and 2.5. Exhibitors
should make their entries (for which a
fee of $2 is charged for each variety en-
tered) to the secretary not later than
Tuesday of the week they are to be
shown. All exhibits forwarded to the
following addresses (express charges pre-
paid) will receive careful consideration;

Boston, Mass.— A. H. Fewkes, Horti-
cultural Hall, Tremont street.

New York, N. Y. — E. Dailledouze, care
New York Cut Flower Co., 119 West 23d
street.

Philadelphia, Pa. — A. B. Cartledge,
1514 Chestnut street.

Cincinnati, O. — R. Witterstaetter. care
Cincinnati Cut FlowerCo., corner Fourth
and Walnut street.

Chicago, III.— C. W. Johnson, care Illi-
nois Cut Flower Co., ."31 Wabash avenue.
IjLmur D. Smith, Sec'y.

Chrysanthemum Committees' Work.

NOVEMBER 4.

Chicago, III. — From John Marshall,
Hill Cress Greenhouses, Purchase, West
Chester, Co., N. Y., an Immense incurved
golden-yellow with lower florets reflexing
to stem, solidly built up to apex, the
whole flower a marvel of dejith ; size
around center, 21 Vi inches; over all from
stem to stem, I81/2; color more glowing
than that of Bonnaffon, and the bloom
not quite so formal; stem stout, carry-
ing the flower perfectly ; foliage well up
to flower but leathery, and rather small
for such a large bloom. The stem, asex-
hibited, was also rather short. This
variety will, no doubt, score away up.

Ess.

New York, N. Y. — Two varieties were
before this committee, Saturday, Novem-
ber4 , and Ja mes Ca rstair, of Davenport's
Neck, New Rochelle, N. Y., sent Souci, a
yellow Japanese incurved, clear color
and nice form. It scored 00 points,
.fohn N. May, Summit, N. J., showed No.
2, a Japanese incurved, color, bronze
and old gold. This variety scaled 87
points.

New York, N. Y. — Jas. Carstair, New
Rochelle, X. Y., exhibited Souci, a bright
yellow Japanese incurved, which scored
commercial scale 90 points. John N.
May, Summit, N. J., exhibited No. 2, a

bronze Japanese Incurved, which scored
commercial scale 82 points. Name for
No. 2 will be given later.

Boston, Mass.- G. P. Rawson,Elmira,
N. Y'., exhibited Zaza. a white Japanese
variety, which scored, commercial scale
69 ; exhibition scale 08 points.

Col. D. Appleton, a Japanese incurved,
yellow, exhibited by John Marshall, Pur-
clinse, N. Y., scored, commercialscale, 91;
exhibition scale, 93 points.

Philadelphia, Pa.— John N.May exhi-
bited E. No. 10, a white Japanese" incur-
ved variety, which scored commercial
scale 83 points. No.2, by sameexliibitor,
scored commercial scale, 88; exhibition
scale, 86 points.

Wm.Paul Binder, Rider, Md., exhibited
a light pink Japanese incurved variety,
named Admiral Schley, which scored
both scales, 86 points.

Chicago, III.— John Marshall exhibited
Col. D. Apjjleton, which scored commer-
cial scale, 95 points.

No report from Cincinnati.

Elmer D. Smith,
Secretary.

BROCKTON (MASS.) SHOW.

The flower show under the auspices of
the Brockton Florists' Club was a pro-
nounced success. The exhibition was
opened Wednesday noon and the patron-
age exceeded the anticipations of the
committee in charge. During the after-
noon school children took advantage of
the opportunity to enjoy the free show,
and the spectacle in the hall was an in-
spiring one. The exhibits were arranged
in a most artistic manner jnd ample
space was left between the tables for
patrons to promenade while making
observations; the centerpiece of the ex-
hibit was a striking figure — it included
some of the finest plants in the country
from the greenhouses of ex-Gov. Ames's
estate. This exhibit alone covered a
space about 50 feet in circumference.
The music during the evening was fur-
nished by Professors Burrill and Sweet-
land. The judge was Robert Grey, of
North Easton, head gardener at the
Ames estate. There were 56 classes in
all, but some of them were not filled.
The awards were as follows:

For three single specimen pot plants,
James Garthley, Fairhaven, Mass., was
first; also for Golden Gate chrysanthe-
mum. Clarence W. Graham, of Avon,
took first honors in cut blooms, pink
varieties, Mr. Garthley coming In second.
In the class for yellow cut blooms F.
Macrae, Providence, R. I., won first;
Frank T. White, Holbrook, second. Mr.
Macrae was also first in white; John
MacFarlane, second. A. Packard cap-
tured the prize calling tor anj' color but
white.

F. Macrae was again successlul In
classes for 12 varieties in one vase and
for 12 sprays of any color. Jnmes
Garthley took first honors for 12 Prim-
ula obconica, and W. W. Hathawa.v,
Brockton, was the successful competitor
in the six palms in variety class.

In the carnation classes S. J. Goddard.
Framingham, Mass , was the principal
prize winner, being first for vase of dark
pink, 25 light pink. 25 red. 25 Davbreak,
25 Anna Webb, and 25 Flora Hill. H.E.
barrows was second for 25 red. and first
for 100 flowers, and flrst for 25 Bradt.
Duly Bros, took second for 25 light pink,
first for 25 Eldorado, second for25 Anna
Webb. Charles S. Cooper. Brockton, was
awarded first prize tor 25 Scott, first for
100 Crawford.

Mr. Cooper captured the premium for
the best group of plants. For best bunch
of double violets the flrst prize went to
John MacFarlane, Frank T. White be-
ing second. Walter E.Baker won first
tor best display of snapdragon.

H. E. Barrows received flrst premium
on a table decoration. It consisted- of
eucharis, orchids, lily of the valley,
maidenhair fern and Asparagus Spren-
gerii, and made a very handsome display.
William W. Hathaway was second.
Charles .S. Cooper won first for a wreath
of red and white roses, orchids and as-
paragus. William W. Hathaway dis-
played a basket of flowers which was es-
pecially handsome. It won thefirst prize.
The basket was filled with chrysanthe-
mums, roses and terns. H.E. Barrows
took both flrst and second premiums on
designs. The flrst prize was given for a
wheelbarrow of roses and the second tor
a lyre. He was also awarded first prize
for a mantel decoration of roses and
ferns.

The committee in charge of the exhibi-
tion was comiiosf'd of Messrs. W. W.
Hathaway, John Macfarlane and Henry
Duly.

BOSTON FLOWER SHOW.

The 38th Chrysanthemum Show of the
Massachusetts Horticultural Society
opened at Horticultural Hall at noon on
Tuesday last, to continue until 9 p. m.
on Friday, when, it present appearances
(Wednesday) are any indication, one ot
the most successful ot thet-e shows will
close. Though there were not so many
exhibitors nor such large exhibits as in
the past, yet the fine quality of what
was shown more than made up the
deficiency, and this In the face ot exceed-
ingly warm and moist weather— a difll-
cult condition to combat in the raising
ot chrysanthemums for exhibition pur-
poses.

In the lower hall were arranged all the
cut flowers displayed, leaving the upper
hall entirely for the exhibits ot potted
plants. The arrangements were all that
could be desired, reflecting great credit
on the committee, of which Mr. J. H.
Woodford is chairman.

The large vases of chrysanthemums,
with one or two exceptions, were hardly
up to the standard ot former years, al-
though some fine flowers were shown.
Norris F. Comley captured flrst prize in
this class, Chas. H. Souther, second,
and Mrs. E. M. Gill, fourth prize. These
were mixed exhibits. J. W. Howard re-
ceived fifth prize tor a vase of all Mrs.
Jerome Jones.

In the class tor 25 blooms of 25 vari-
eties there was a spirited competition,
the judges finally awarding first prize to
Mrs. B.P. Cheney (John Barr, gardener).
The most noticeable varieties in this
lot were Mutual Friend, Golden Wedding,
Peter Kay and Maud Dean, and they
were very fine. Arthur F. Whitin's.
second prize collection was also good
and included among others, Viviand-
Morel, Mrs. Perrin. Peter Kay, Frank
Hardy and Modesto. Col. Chas. Pfatf
received third with a nice lot, most
noticeable among which were Modesto,
Leonidas and Autumn Glory.

For 1 2 varieties, introductions ot the
currentyear.therewere some fine flowers
shown. C. H. Souther won flrst, having
among others. Silver Wedding. Mrs. F.
Constable and Mrs. Trenor L. Park.
In J. W. Howard's second prize lot were
noticed Phenomenal, Mrs. Park and Mrs.
Barr, of excellent quality.

Keen competition was experienced in
the five classes calling tor ten blooms of
one variety of a specified color. For ten
I. looms, on long steins of a pink, named,
variety, E. M. Wood & Co. were first
with a fine vase of Maud Dean; Mrs. B.
P. Cheney captured second and third
prizes, with Viviand-Morel and Inter
Ocean respectively. Amongred varieties
the prizes were awarded to Mrs. B. P.
Cheney. H. Dumaresq and E. S.Converse
respectively, the variety shown being in
each case Mrs. John Shrimpton. In
white kinds Edmund M. Wood & Co.
again captured first with Mrs. Jerome
Jones; Mrs. B. P. Cheney was second
with Mutual Friend, and E. S. Converse
third with Mrs. J. Peahody. In the
class tor yellow varieties the honors
went to Edmund M. Wood & Co., with a
handsome vase of Peter Kay; Mrs. B. P
Cheney being second and third with
Peter Kay and Major Bonnaffon respect-
ively.

For any other color Mrs. B. P. Cheney
was flrstwith Charles Davis and second
with Philadelphia, both of which were
of excellent quality. Col. Chas. Pfatf re-
ceived third premium with Mrs. Geo.
West.

At the end of the hall was a handsome
vase of H. A. Gane chrysanthemum, for
which a prize was awarded Edmund M.
W^ood & Co. under the Henry A. Gane
Memorial Fund "for the best twelve
specimen blooms ot any ot the seedling
chrysanthemums originated by the late
Henry A. Gane."

On the stage and on a table arranged
directly in front of it were placpd some
very fine vases by Edmund M. Wood &
Co. and Norris F.Comley, in competition
for other prizes under the Josiah Bradlee
Fund. For six vases of six named va-
rieties, 10 blooms each, Edmund M.
Wood & Co. received first, with a vase
each of Autumn Glory, Yellow Mrs. Jer-
ome Jones, Mrs. Jerome .Tones, Wm. H.
Chadwick, Golden Wedding and Peter
Kay. Mr. Coraley's collection, which
was awarded second prize, comprised a
vase each of Viviand-Morel, Major Bon-
naffon, Mrs. Jerome Jones. Inter Ocean,
Modesto and Mrs. John Shrimpton.

In the smaller classes tor 6 and 12
blooms ot incurved and reflexed blooms
some fine flowers were also shown. C.
H. Souther won several ot thefirst prizes,
capturingthecovetedhonorln the classes
for 12 cut blooms incurved, anemone

flowered, Japanese, Japanese incurved,
reflexed, and obtaining second and third
prizes in these and otlierclusses. Mrs. li.
P.Cheney, E. S. Converse and Dr. (;. G.
Weld, all got a share ot the prizes in
these various classes.

Among plants, the greatest Interest
centered in the class tor 12 named dis-
tinct varieties. The judge had no trouble
or licsitalion in awariling the first prize,
so tar ahead ot all others grown and en-
tered in competition were those ot John
Barr, gardener at the li. P.Cheney place.
In fact, it was said that these 12 plants
were never excelled nor equalled at any
previous show of this society. The
specimens shown were Golden Gate, Mrs.
E. B. Freeman, Miss G. liriiniliall. Miss
G. Pitcher and Lady Hanlinni, yellow
varieties; Mrs. J. O. Breer, Charity and
lora, pink; Silver ('loud and iMrs."F. H.
Constable, white, and The Bard and
Reil Warrior, red. Mr. J. .S. Bailey (Win.
Donald, gardener) captured second prize
with a fine dozen plants. Healsoshowed
lora and The Bard, besides Arethusa
and Agnes Dalskov, pink; Black Hawk
and Shrimpton, red; Golden Trophy,
Golden Gate and Major Bonafton, yellow;
and Ivorj and Mutual Friend, white.
Walter Hunnewell received third prize.
.Some ot the varieties in his collection,
and not in those already mentioned,
were Casco, ot a wine color; Clinton
Chalfant, Yellow Fellow and Onyx, yel-
low, the latter being of a pale shade,
and Detemler. red. E. S. Converse won
fourth prize in this class, showing prac-
ticallj' the same varieties as were in the
other collections.

In the specimen anemone-flowered
class, Walter Hunnewell won first, and
James Garthley second, and in the speci-
men pompon varieties. Mrs. B. P. Cheney
got first, and Walter Hunnewell second,
with Norma..

For specimen incurved varieties. Mrs.
Cheney was again first with Mrs. H.
Curtis; Walter Hunnewell second, with
Major Bonnaffon, and Mrs. Cheney third,
with Ivory. The latter exhibitor also
captured both flrst and third prizes tor
specimen reflexed varieties. Marion Hen-
derson winning first and Autumn Glory
third.

There were some fine specimens shown
in the various classes tor 12 and six
plants grown to oneflower and stem. In
the class tor 12 plants, 12 distinct varie-
ties, were required, and the prizes went
to C. H. Souther. Dr. C. G. Weld, E S.
Converse and H. Dumaresq, in the order
named. C. H. Souther also won first in
classes tor six pink varieties grown one
flower and stem to a pot, for six white
and for six of any other color. James
Nicol captured first and second in the
class torsix yellow. Dr. Weld got first tor
best six red kinds. The seconds and
thirds were divided between Dr. Weld,
E. S. Converse and H. Dumaresq.

Mrs. Cheney again came to the front
for three .lapanese incurved varieties,
showing Miss Agnes Dalskov, Louis
Boehmer and Peter Kay.

There were three fine collections of
chrysanthemums, arranged for effect,
with palms, ferns and foliage plants. In
this class Mrs. J. L. Gardner received first
and third prizes and E. S. Converse
second.

Wm. Cameron, superintendent at the
Harvard Botanic Gardens. Cambridge,
sent in a fine collection of plants, which
was not entered in competition. It was
arranged on the stage with good effect.
Another attractive display, from the
same place, was a fine lot of C,loire de
IvOrrained begonia. Wm. W. Edgar also
showed this begonia arranged with adi-
antum ferns.

In the lower hall there were a few
other nice things shown, including a
handsome vase of Ernst Asmus's new
rose Liberty. Lager & Hurrell sent in a
fine collection of orchids, comprising
cattleyas, miltonias and oncidiums.
This collection attrncted many admirers.
I. E. Coburn staged 16 dishes ot pansies,
whicli showed some excellent strains.

Chas. S. Cooper, of Brockton, received
honorable mention for a fine vase of
<!'rawtord carnation. M. A. Patten and
Wm. Nicholson each exhibited vases of
carnations of fine quality, as did John
Pritchard. Donald Carmichael showed
a vase each of his seedlings of 1896.
Eleanor Ames and May Whiting. Sewell
Fisher had his .Saxon, another seedling
of 1896.

A large philodendron and leaf, sent by
E. H. Palmer, of Reading, was quite a
curosity to the visitors.

The attendance for the first two days
was very good. A noticeable feature "was
the absence of seedling chrysanthemums.
The display of these has fallen off consid-
erably in late years. F. J. NoETf n

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The Florists' Exchange.

THE PHILADELPHIA SHOW.

Tliis wa» truly a sarilcntTs' show, the
I'onuai'icial side beiug but very sliraly
repri'sciiteil iu comparison.

Iiinrtly uuder the large candelabra in
the center of the main hall D. Landreth
iV Sons had a Japanese Summer house
siirronmled with palms and terns. A
little further down the room was an ex-
hibit made by Hugh (iraham; mirrors
were used to" advantage here, and the
overhanging f)ncidiums, dendi-nhiums
and cattlcyas seemed to be reflected b.-ic-k
from a pond of clear water. Pei liaps the
most noticeable features of this exhibit
were five specimen plants of .\calyi)ha
Sanderii. These were about 6 feet iu
height, 3 feet through and literally hung
with tlie crimson racemes. At one side
of the room H. A. Drecr, Inc., made a
pretty showing of aquatics, which at-
tracted much atteniton. This firm also
exhibited their new jjink anemone. Queen
Charlotte, Tritoma uvaria grandiflora,
and some fine tuberous begonias. On
the opposite side of the hall John Cullen,
gardener to Mr. Percival Koberts, made
a magnificent displa.v of chrysanthe-
mums not for competition.

About 60 varieties were represented in
this collection, among them being some
that for size were wouders. The same
exhibitor had also a collection of this
year's Japanese importations on view.

On the lower floor the vegetables and
fruit were staged, also the trade exhibits.
Henry F. Michell, I.andreth & Son, H. G.
Faust & Co.. H. A. Dreer aTid H. Waterer
had all exhibits of their choicest wares.

The management is to be complimented
on the manner in which the show was
opened Tuesday. The judging com-
menced at 2 p. m.. and at 6 p. m.. when
the doorH were thrown open to the pub-
lic, all the awards were in place.

In the class calling for specimen jdant,
any color, not over 10-inch pot, Geo.
W. Brown, gardener to Mr. E. M. Carson,
took first with a well-grown plant of
Miss Georgiana Pitcher; .loseph Hurley,
gardener to Mr. James M. Rhodes, being
a close second with Mrs. McK. Twombly.
For four Japanese, four varieties, the
first prize went to Gordon .Smirl, gar-
dener to Mr. J. H. Sinnot; second to
Joseph Hurley. The winning varieties
were Pendirolie, Geo. W. Childs, Mrs. H.
Weeks and -Miss (ieorgiana Pitcher. For
best specimen yellow, Gordon Smirl was
first, with Miss Georgiana Pitcher, Wm.
Fowler capturing second with Minerva,
and .John McCleary third with Major
Bonnaffon. Mr. Cleary also won the
Michell prize ^yith the bronze W. L.
Elkins. The Pencoyd Farm jirizes went
to Wm. Fowler. Tliis prize was for the
best two plants, two varieties; Mutual
FriiMiil and Pembroke were Mr. Fowler's
winning ti'.-im. For specimen plant of
Mrs. Frank Thompson, Mr. Fowler was
also finst, John McCleary second. For
specimen of Miss AuneThompson. Joseph
Hurley captured first honors, ,Iohn Mc-
Gowan second. The Clothier prize, for
three 1898 varieties, went to Gordon
Smirl, with Mrs. Molyneux, Pembroke
and a crimson sort. For a single plant
of pink Joseph Hurley was first with
Sam Weller, Gordon Smirl being second
with I'embroke. For specimen plant,
any color, in a 14-incii pot, Wm. Fowler
was first with Garden tjiieeu, Chas. Rob-
inson second. The prizes for specimen
plant, 1899 variety, was captured b.v J.
McClear.v with Mrs. F. A. Constable,
white, the second premium going to Gor-
don .Smirl, with Yellow Mayflower. The
first for best plant of white variety went
to Wni; Fowler with Mrs. Weeks, Joseph
Hurley being second with Mutual Friend,
and Gordon Smirl third with the same
variety. For on<> plant of a variet.v not
yet disseminated, John .McCleary's No. (J,
a large yellow, was the fortunate one.
This variet.v also won in the seedling
class. In the class for 0 white in 6-inch
pots Wm. H. Care.v captured first prize,
with Mutual Friend and Gladys Vander-
bilt; three plants of each. The second
went to Wm. Fowler with Mrs. Peahody,
and the third to Wm. Morton with The
CJueen. Wm. Fowler captured first for 6
plants of a pink variety with a seedling
.1 apanese, whorled ; thesecoud being won
by Wm. H. Carey, wlio staged Maud
Dean. In the class for 6 plants, any
color, in 6-inch ])ots, Wm. H. Carey took
first with Miss Gectrgiana Pitcher. For
6 yellow, in 6-iiK'h iiots, W. H. Carey was
again first with Minerva, Wm. Fowler
second with Bonnaffon.

In the class for five vases, each of a dif-
ferent variet.v, Afartln McTigue, gardener
at .St. Joseph's .Seminary, "was first, with
the following varieties: Bonnaffon, Eda

Prass, Mutual Friend, Mrs. Perrin and
Modesto. For the best 6 blooms of Wm.
L. Elkins, Francis Canning was first,
Wm. Robertson second, (has. Zelner
took the premier prize for the best 6 yel-
low, with Pennsylvania; and for the
best 12 blooms, 12 varieties, Robt. G.
Carey was the winner, ins varieties being
Bonnaffon, Mrs. G. Peabody, .Alfred
Guerney, Leouidas, Gladys Vanderbilt,
Minerva, Mine. Carnot, Guerney 's Seed-
ling (tufted pink), Mrs. H. Weeks, Mrs.
Higginbothain, Robt. G. Carey and Mrs.
W. C. Egan. For best American variety
not yet disseminated, the prize was cap-
tured bv Ifobt. G. Carey, with No. r>. For
the best 6 blooms of Miss .\nne Thomp-
son, Wm. Kleinheinz was first, Ernest
Schriel)er second. Wm. Robertson took
fir-st in the class for 6 yellow; the second
prize went to Chas. Robertsou. Frank
Gould was awardedflrst for 12 varieties,
John Mitchell being second. In the class
for 2.5 blooms, di.ssimilar, the first prize
went to John Mitchell, gardener to the
Penn Hospital, and for 6 pink blooms all
of one variety, Wm. Robertson was first,
the second prize going to Wm. Kleinheinz.
Mr. Kleinheinz also took first prize with
The Queen iu the class for 6 white, and
first iu the 6 of an.v color class. Wm.
Robertson was flrstfor6 crimson blooms
with Fisher's Torch. The prize for the
best American variety never disseminated
went to John N. May, who showed Luci-
ole, a deeply marked pink variety. The
first prize for 20 long stemmed yellow
blooms went to John Mitchell, with a,
splendid vase of Bonnaffon. Philadelphia
was a close second, as staged by Wm.
Robertson. Martin McTigue captured
first for three v;ises. one \"ari('ty in each,
with r.iiiMialfoH, ICda I'l-.iss anil .\I\Uual
Friend, sectuid going to Wm. Kot^ertson.
For 20 flowers of one variety pink, Ed-
ward A. Stroud was the winner with
Maud Dean. In the anemone flowered
class for 12 varieties, J. McCleary took
first honors, while in the pompon sprays
John N. May was first and J. McCleary
second.

.MISCELLANEOUB.

There were some choice groupings of
decorative plants and ferns. For single
sjiecimen of the Boston fern, the first pre-
mium was awarded to John Thatcher,
the second going to Joseph Hurley.
Joseph McGregor staged some well
grown geraniums and captured first prize
for eight with Mrs. E. G. Hill, Mnie.
Rozain, Mme. I^andry, La Favorite, Ca-
mille Bernardine, ISeaute Poiteviue, Dry-
den and Bellerophon. In the display of
foliage and flowering plants the tastily
arranged group of .John H. Dodd was
an easy winner. ,Tohn Hobson was sec-
ond and John Mitchell third. In the class
for dracienas and single specimen decora-
tive plant John Thatcher won flrst in
both cases. In crotons, John A. Shellem
had a very well colored group, with
which he took the honors. John Mc-
Cleary was an easy winner in the 1.5 foli-
age plant group, showing some well
grown dieffenbachias, anthuriums and
dracienas; lie also captured first for sin-
gle specimen plant with a Dracieua Lin-
denii. For the best six ferns, Thos. Long,
gardener to Mr. G. W. Childs Drexel was
first; the second prize w^ent to -John
Thatcher. These were all elegant speci-
mens and the competition was very close.
In the maranta exhibit John Thatcher
was first and Francis Canning second.
Chas. Robertson took flrst for Rex bego-
nias, the second going to John McCleary.
Francis Canning also carried off the hon-
ors for best plant of Dracaena .Sanderiana.
There was clo.se competition in the dis-
play of 25 ferns; JohnThatcher got first,
Francis Canning being a wvy close sec-
ond. Thos. Long was the winner with
flue specimens iu the display of 12 ferns.

Lehing *.Vc Winurfelil, Ilai.-kcns.-ick. N. .1.,
had a splendid exhibit of rvrl.-inien. for
which they received a certificate of merit.

For the l)est window box the first prize
went to John Hobson.

A certificate of merit was awarded to
H. T. CUnkaberry, gardener to C. G.
RoebUng, Esq., for a nice display of
choice orchids.

CUT ROSES.

The exhibit of roses was rather ordi-
nary. Thos Long was first with Ameri-
can Beaiit.v, Wm. Kleiutieinz first with
Kaiserin, also Bridesmaid. M.yers &
Sanitman took premier honors for Bride
aud Bridesmaid and American Beauty.
Joseph Heacock was first for 12 Meteors,
also for 2.5 American Beauty.

CARNATION.

In the carnation classes competition
was exceedingly close. The Craig silver
cup, tor an American seedling, not yet
disseminated, was won by H. Weber &
Sons, Oakland. Md., with .\o. 11, a very

beautiful pink flower. Dailledouze Bros.'
No. 666, a large blush white, received a
certificate of merit. For 20 blooms
American seedUng, Robert Craig & Son
were winners with No. 115. This firm
also got a certificate of merit for Ethel
Croker. Mrs. Bertram Lippincott, another
seedling pink, was awarded special men-
tion.

The display of fruit and vegetables was
all of a high order. The Landreth prize
for the best collection fiUing 40 square
feet was won by Richard C. Kaigha. For
the Michell prizes Joseph Hnrle.v was
first, with hothouse tomatoes aud hot-
house cucumljers, also with potatoes.
Robt. James won in celery and John Mc-
Cleary in cabbage. For the Dreer prizes
Thos. Holland was first with celer.v,
Robt. James with spinach. John McCleary
with cucumbers and Patrick .MrGiidcy
with potatoes. Burjiee's prizes for pump-
kin and cabbage went to Richard C.
Kaigha; lettuce, W. Mitchell; water-
melon, John McCleary. For foreign
grapes, any variety, Gebhard Hasten
was the winner in two of the classes and
James H. Bull in three.

Among visitors from New York,
Wednesday, we noticed Eugene Daille-
douze, Ernst G. Asmus and C. Lehnig.

GUIGIGO FLQWEIi SHOW.

For once the weather has opened up
auspiciously tor the ninth annual flower
show ot the Horticultural Society of Chi-
cago. If it will only' continue to the end
ot the week there is hope that the ri.sk of
the officers and pai rons in their venture
of a possiWe exptnnhture of from nine to
ten thousand dollars, half of which is iu
rent alone, will .vet prove a great success.
It is safe to say that no florists' club or
society could, unaided, risk such a sum
of money. Thechrysanthemum show here
being given by the Horticultural Society
ot Chicago, with the object of creating
and fostering an interest in plants and
flowers, is supported by the contributions
ot patrons and is looked upon as a quasi-
puVjlic institution. The proflts of the
show are all awarded in prizes to exhib-
itors.

The scene this ye r is laid in the Audi-
torium Theatre, the parquet embracing
au area of 90x180 feet or so, temporarily
floored over, on which the main exhibi-
tion of plants are displayed. Besides
this the entrance foyer is used tor the ex-
hibition of ctit flowers, while (he dress
circle foyer .above is utilized by groups of
orchids and other plants, together with
the dinner table decorations which, this
year, sho%v great competition. In such
a building no decorations are required,
but a partial setting is given by the 12
lower private boxes, which are fitted up
as in charity bazaars, a bevy of the high-
est society ladies of the city being in
attendance, representing the Woman's
Exchange, Chicago Lying-in-Hos]iital,
Margaret I'^tter Crfche, McCowan Oral
School, and Visiting Nurses' Asstfciation;
Mrs. .lohn .L Glcssner, as chairman, gave
out the principles of conducting, as fol-
lows: " There shall be no lotteries. No
articles shall be sold outside the booths.
The business shall be conducted on busi-
ness principles and all goods will be as
represented. Purchasers will be given
proper change."

The show, as a whole, has many feat-
ures ot excellence. The display ot decora-
tive plant groupsis good; of chrysanthe-
mum plants some grand specimens, but
less competition than other years; the
same with cut blooms, especially the
later varieties, the season evidently being
too earl.v for these, Ijut ot the mid-season
varieties the (piaUty is extra fine, but
with less competition than of yore.

A five days' show needs new attrac-
tions every day ; to this end .Monda.v is
reserved tor preparation, opening Tues-
d!i,v with cut flower chr.vsanthemums
and plants: the grand 'international
competition of cut blooms for each state,
cut flower orchids and miscellaneous
jjlants, following each day until Satur-
day with new attractions in roses, car-
nations, floral arrangements, etc.

EFFECT OF EXHIBITS.

The chief exhibits in best display ot
stove, decorative and greenhouse plants,
arranged for effect, is one across the
main center of hall, with the monster 15
fet high palms and other plants, staged
by John Algot, gardener to Mrs. Pull-
man, and George Wittbold's notable dis-
play arranged so as to form a back-
ground at therearof thestage,the judges
dividing first and second premiums
equally between them. Wittbold had in
addition a splendid group of ferns, aud

an arrangement ot palms and flowers.

The Anderson Floral Co., the same,
witli an elegant display of orchids, chrys-
anthemums, roses, etc. C. A. Samuel-
eon, one with a background of palms,
noble vases of chrysanthemums, Ameri-
can Beaut.v, lovely baskets of Baby prim-
roses, orchids, valleys, mignonette,
daisies, etc. F. Wienhoeber. a striking
group, almost smothered with sprays of
oncidium flowers that were uni<|ue. A.
Mc.\dam,a fine group of palms and vasen
of chrysanthemums. A notable specimes
of Anthurium Veitchii, 5 feet high, with
3-foot leaves, was exhibited from Hum-
boldt Park. John Algot had a glorious
specimen fern of Cymbotium priuceps,
with S-ft fronds.

From Vaughan's greenhouses came
a grafted chrysanthemum, with 22 va-
rieties, all iu full flower and prettily
arranged as to color; it was a great at-
traction. Among the varieties w-ere Mrs.
Freeman. Mrs. Fifer, Mrs. Astie, Geo. W.
Childs, AV. H. Rand,E ntant des Deux
Mondes, The Bard, Louis Boehmer,
Beaut.v of Truro, Marie Louise, Leocadia
Gentils, Shavings, Ivory, Thorden,Adele,
Constellation, R. G. Carey, Miss G.
Pitcher, Mrs. Caton and Mrs. Robinson.
The principal exhibitors of chrysan-
themum plants were .1. C. Vaughan, W.
N. Rudd, George Woodward, gardener to
J. J. Mitchell; Robert Mueller, gardener
to A. 8. Trude, and John Reardon, gar-
dener to Martin A. Ryerson.

Woodward had a noble plant of Mutual
Friend and Georgiana Pitcher. Reardon,
a niagfdficent gu)up ot the rarer stove
and greenhouse plants, and a Mrs. Perrin
chrysanthemum plant, 5 feet through, a
blaze of pink, and extraordinarily well
done. Among Robt. Mueller's plants
were Mutual Friend, The Bard, Dean
Hole, 7-foot standard; Miss Pitcher and
Mrs. Murdock, all ver.v fine. In .1. C.
Vaughan's contribution we noted Miss
Pitcher, Half Globe. 5 feet in diameter; a
pair of The Bard, simply grand, covered
with flowers grown jiyramidal shape;
also a group of pa>on.y and pompon
flowered, the best ever exhitiited here, in-
cluding Garzia, a most strikingly ra.ved
flower; a half dozen of Misfiah also
showed the ornamental feature of this
plant.

W. N. Rudd also staged a beautiful
group of pjeony-flowered kinds. The
large chrysanthemum plants, from the
same grower, are very notable, the
flowers being large and evenlv arranged.
H. G. SkjoldHger. gardener to E. G.
Uihleiu, had a noble group ot 100- or-
chids, all in flower, including 60 varieties
of eypripediums, also 2.5 fancy leaved
caladiums, including several flue seed-
lings, and his choice specimen Phoenix
Itoebleinii, ot which plant it is said there
is but one other specimen in the country.
Anton Then, a noticeable group ot sal-
vias and other plants, beautifully bor-
dered by well done Baby primroses.

From Vaughan's greenhouses also
came a gigantic basket of Boston fern, 9
feet over — a perfect specimen. Skjoldagcr,
a pair ot basket-*, with the pretty Fit-
tonia argyroneura, very striking.

C. W. Ward, Queens, L. I., staged 26
varieties of all shades of color of his newer
geraniums. W. N. Rudd was the only
exhibitor of standard geraniums this
.year, i)remium calling for best three
Htand.ni'ds, not less than 30-inch stem,
and best 1.5 geraniums, one variety, both
exhibits Iieing Ileteranthe and equall.v
well done; the 1,5 almost exactly alike,
3 feet high and through, and loaded with
a glittering blaze ot color. Ernst G.
Asmus exhibited three vases of I^iberty
rose, faultless in color and fragrance,
superb.

Cut chrysanthemums, as we said be-
fore, although not in such quantities,
were fine in qualit.y. Rudd's includeds
Black Hawk, Chito, Harry Hnrrell, Mr.,
Henry Weeks, Mrs. Perrin, Bonnaffon,
Fee du Champsenr, fine; Anton Then:
noble M. Wanamaker; O. Speidel, gar-
dener, to P. D. Armour, Oconomowoc,
Wis.: Mrs. J. J. Glessner; James Harts-
horne: Bonnaffon and W.C. Egan; Gunner
Teilman, Marion, Ind., fine vase of Vivi-
and-Morel; Weber & Son, Md.: Geo. W.
Childs.

In single stem pot, chrysanthemums
this year showed up less than ever.
Henry Smith, of Grand Rapids, Mich.,
staging Robinson, and J. C. Vaughan,
also one exhibit, each awarded a first
prize.

Judges— Prof. Oowell, Buffalo, N.Y.;^A.
Herrington, Madison, N. J.; Emil Buett-
ner, Chicago.

Committe on examinations on plant
classes — James Hartshorne, Andrew .Mc-
Adams; oncutfioweraud floral arrange-
ments, John Thorpe and J. B. Deamud.

Manager — W. N. Rudd, assistant, J. T.
Anthony. Edgab Sanders.

November 11. isyy

Thb F^lorists* Exchhngb.

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AWARDS AT CHICAGO-FIRST DAY.
Cut Flowers.

Best 25 blooms, one variety, white: First
prize, Mt. Greenwood Cemetery Assn.; second
piizf, Anton Then.

Best 2o blooms, one variety, yellow: First

grize, Gunner Teilman; second prize, Mt.
rt euwi od Cemetery Assn.

Bestj£5 hl(>om9. one variety, pink: First
prize. Gunner Ivilman, Marion, Ind.; second
prize, Mt. Green^rood Cemetery Assn.

Uest 25 binomp, one Variety, red: First prize,
M . Green woo(i Cemetery Assn.

n--at 35 *^loorns, one variety, bronze: First
prize, Mc. Greenwood Cemetery Assn.

liest 2b bl oms, one variety, any other color:
First priz^, Gunner Teilman, Marion, lad.

Best li varieties, one bloom each: First
P' ize, J. Hartsh rne, Joliet, III.; second prine,
Mt. Greenwood Cemetery Assn.

Best 12 blooms. one variety, varieties named
after Cbioaffo women: Premium, a silver cup,
won by J. Hartshorne on the chrysan^themum
' Mrs William C. Egan."

Best 6 blooms, one variety, white: First
prize. Mt Greenwood Cemetiery Assn.; second
priz-^, J. Hartshorne.

Best 6 blooms, one variety, yellow: First
prize, 0. J. Speidel, tfdr. for P. D. Armour,
Oconnmowoc, Wis.; second prize, J. Harts-
home. Joliet.

Best 6 bl omSi one variety, pinki First prize,
H. Weher 4 Sons, Oakland, Md, i second prize,
Anton Then.

Best 6 blooms, OTle variety, red: First prize.

For Cbrysanthemuin Plants.

Premiums for chrysanthemum plants
were awarded in part as follows;

Best specimen plant, n hite: First premium,
Mt. Greenwood Cemetery Absd.; second prize,
J. C. VauKhan.

Beat premium plant, yellow: First prize,
Mt. Greenwood Cemetery Assn.; second prize,
John Keardon, gdr. for M. A. Ryerson.

Best premium plant, pink: First prize,
Robert Mueller, gdr. for A. P. Trude; eecund
prize, Mt. Greenwood Cemetery Assn.

Best specimen plant, red: First prize, Mt.
Greenwood Cemetery Assn.; second prize, J. C.
Vauuhan.

Best premium plant, bronze: First i)rize,
^ C. Vaughan.

Beet specimen plant, any other color; First
prize, Mt. Greenwood Cemetery Assu ; second
prize, J. C. Vaugban.

Best 3 standards, not less than aO-inch stemp:
First prize. Mt. Olive Cemetery Assn.; second
prize, J. C. Vauglian.

Best 6 standards, not less than 12-inch stems
nor more thaa :;4-inch stems, flpe varieties;
First prize, Mt. Greenwood Cemetery Assn.;
second prize J. C. Vau«han.

Best 6 specimen plants, five varieties, not,
over 10-inch pots: Fiist prize. J. C. Vaughan;
second prize, Mt. Greenwood Cemetery Aasn.

Best 5 specimen plants, anemone varieties,
not over 8-inch pots: First prize, J. C.
Vaughan; second prize, Mt. Greenwood Ceme-
tery Assn.

Best 5 specimen plants, single varieties, not
over 8-incb pots: Fiist prize, J. C- Vaughan.

through this section during October the
plants of many growern are struck with
mildew, and the displays did not come
up to expectations as regards quantity,
though the quality was all right.

The $.">(> prize, offered by Young &
Nugent. New York, for a colleclion of
roses, was won l)y Khvood lirniit, witli
a fine display. The priz*^ for IS Heauty
was captured by Walter Reid. witli L. i\i.
Noe a good second, vl^'or 1 li l^eauty,
Henry Heutz scored first, witli .\t»Tilden
second. The Beauty classes formed a
magnificent feature of the show. For 18
Bridesmaid, Hentz was ffrst, and J.
Ityan second; 18 Bride, F. Burnet first,
and H. Hentz second; six Bridesmaid,
F. Burnet and W. Keed ; six Bride. F.
Burnet and J. Ryan.

In the rose section, Ernst Asmus, of
West Hoboken, exhibited, not for com-
])etition, a vase of the splendid new rose
Liberty, which called forth the highest
praise fromtherosemen present. Liberty
is here to stay, witliout question.

The chrysanthemum classes in cut
flowers were very well filled. The local
giants. A. Herrington and W. Duckham,
did not compete, as they desired to leave
the classes as open as possible, but each
exhil>ited some wonderful flowers. Mr.
Duckham staged 10 vases, one of Mme.

was also a screen of palms acrowe the
stnge, put up Ijy I'lorhani Farms. Tiie
prize for three specimen plants in Mower
was won by Wm. (Uiarlton, and also
the single specimen prize; that for 12
ferns in three varieties went to Mrs.
Catlin.

A prize for .50 carnation blooms was
won by (). Kieser. In class for two
liunches l)lue double violets, 50 each, J.
W. I*'eeter was the only exhibitor; bis
flowers were very fine. i''oley, the flor-
ist, was given honorable mention for
very handsome bridal bouquets, and II.
Hentz a certificate of merit for cotton
plants. Orchids were represented by
two beautiful table decorations, one
from A. Herrington, and the other from
Lager & Hurrell.

A bunch of Gros ('olmar grapes, weigh-
ing seven pounds and finely colored, was
exhibited l>y A. Herrington. It attracted
much attention and was awarded hon-
orable mention by the judges.

Special mention should be made of
drac^na sanderiana, six feet high, and
several choice specimen palms exhibited
by Mr. Duckham.

The judges were J. W. Withers, George
Smith, gardener to the Colgate estate,
Orange, and N. Butterbaeh, gardener to
Cornelius N. Bliss, Esq., Oceanic, N. J.,

VISlYtNG FLORISTS AM d' GUESTS OF E. M. WOOD & CO., AT WABAN CONSERVATORIES, NATICK, MASS, NOV. 2

H. Weber & Sons, Oakland, Md.; second prize,
Crabb & Hunter. Grand Rapids, Mich.

Beat 6 blooms, one variety, bronze: First
prize* }/lt. Greenwood Cemetery Assn.; spcond
prize, Crabb & Hunter, Grand Rdpids, Mich.

Best 6 blooms, one variety, any ocber color:
Firei prize, Mt. Greenwood Cemetery Assn.

• Best colledtion, nnmed varieties, 1 bloom
erfch, not less than 4i) varieties: First prize,
Mt Greenwood Cemetery Assn.

Best collection anniEone varieties, 1 bloom
each, not less than 15 varieties:* First prize,
J. Hartshorne.

International Competition.

In the international competition in '
chrysaflthemums, cut blooms, limited to
varieties not eligible to compete as seed-
lings, the competitors were:

Best 12 bloom-, 13 varieties, icrown in Illinois'
won by Mt. Greenwood Cemetery Assn.; same'
Maryland, won by H. Weber & Sons. Onkland'
Md.; same, Michigan, won by Crablj & Hunter.
Grand liapide, Micb.; same. Ohio, won by Theo-
dore Bock. Hrtmilton, 0.;Bame Wisconsin, won
by O, J Speidel. gdr. for P. D. Armour, Jr.,
Uconomowoc, Wis.

These competitors were judged as a
class and the following was the award :

First prize, Mt. Greenwood Cemetery As^n.;
second piize, O. J. Speidf I. gdr. fur D. P. Ar-
mour, Jr , Oconomowoc, Wis.

Best 12 blooms, 12 varieties, grown in
Missouri: First prize, W. A. Chalfaut, Spring-
field, Mo.

Best 10 specimen plants,. pompon varieties,
not over G-inch potfl: First prize, J. C.
Vaughan; second prize, Mt. Greenwood Ceme-
tery Assn.

Best 2i plants, grown to single stem, not over
2i inches in height above the pot, not over
6-incli pots, one variety; First prize, J. C.
Vaughan; second prize, Henry Smith, Grand
Kapids. Mich. (Hrst and second to be divided
equally).

Best 10 plants, grown to single stem and
bloom; First prize, J. C. Vaughan; second
prize. Mt. Greenwood Cemetery Ajsn.

Bps^. plant tfrtturally grown, not disbudded,
without artiftciHl support: Birst prize, Mt.
Greenwood C< nietery Assn.

( Si-r foncfusiuii lii-finrts, fh'iii;!- 11i.'7\.

(N. J.) SHOW.

The Morris County Garrleners and
Florists' Kcjurtli Annual Exhibition was
opened ofNovember 7. and was a dis-
tinct advance over the previous shows
held by the society, both in the quality
and quantity of its exhibits.. The show
Was held atMadlson, id fhe new James
Bufldins. and the hall proved admirably
adapted for the purpose.

Madison is the rose city of the world,
and consequently a very large number of
exhibits in the rose classes had been ex-
pected,butonaccouutof the vile weather

Carnot being an eye-opener to every-
body. Mr. HerrinRton had eifiht vases,
Pennsylvania beinK particularly fine. In
the classes for 18 blooms, Mr. Tilden
was first, Georse Bird second; ILJblooms,
Tilden first, Mrs. Catlin second; six
blooms white, Mr. Kissel first, with
Evangeline, and finer flowers of this
variety I nev.er saw, John N. May com-
ing second with Merza. The class for
six yellow brought out a big competi-
tion, Mr. Tilden being first with Mrs.
Pullman, and Julin N. May second with
Mrs. Trenor L. Park. In the class for
six any other color, H. Hentz was first
with Helen Bloodgood, Mr. Kissel
second with Good Gracious.

The groups were very fine. The center
of the hall was taken up by a splendid
group, exhibited, not for competition,
by W. Duckham (gardener, D. W.James,
Esq ) It was composed of pot chrysan-
themums, very fine, indeed, and a very
choice collection of stove and greenhouse
plants. In the group of foliage plants,
E. C. McFadden, Short Hills, N. J., was
first, Mrs. Catlin second, William Charl-
ton third. Group of chrysanthemums
in flower with foliage: R. H. Wliitney,
first; Mrs. Catlin, second, and J. Jones,
third. A fern group put up by Anderson
& Christenson was much admired, as

and no fault could be found with their
work in any way. The weather was
^ne, music good, and the attendance bet-
xer than previous years. The society
can claim this as the most successful
show they have held to date.

C. TOTTY.

OBAcco Stems

"Good Strong Kind."

60CTS. PER 100 LBS.

BALES WEIGH 500 LBS.

OBACCO Dust

"THE BLACK STUFF.";

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LIBERTY!

. I Owing- to the phenomenal sale of Liberty, I am com-

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stock for March delivery being all sold. All orders will be filled strictly m
rotation; first come, first served, but beware of buying the mock Liberty, it is
worthless as a cut flower, being only semi-double. The rose has been known in
Germany for the last two years as " Gruss aus Teplitz."

A/TOST nearly approached by Meteor in
■^^ y^ color, but far surpassing that stand-
ard variety in brilliancy and purity
of color, as well as in size; never showing
any deformed, black or bull heads, either in
Winter or Summer, and far surpassing
Meteor in freedom of bloom. A remarkable
keeper when cut, keeping its brilliancy of
color without turning blue or dropping its
petals, as is the case with Gen. Jacqueminot,
which it somewhat resembles in size and
fragrance.

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Prices are as follows for Al Stock;

Own Rooted Stock, in 2M. inch Pots.

12 plants 60c. each.

25 '• 50c. ■'

50 '■ 30c. "

100 '■ 25c. "

1000 •• 20c. "

Grafted Plants, in 2>/2 inch Pots.

12 plants 75c. each.

25 " 60c. "

50 •■ 50c. "

100 '■ 4-Oc. "

1000 ■■ -35c. "

I hereby extend a cordial invitation to all lovers of the Queen ot Flowers to come and see Liberty growiDg.
SATISFACTORY REFERENCE OR DEPOSIT FROM ALL UNKNOWN CORRESPONDENTS.

E. G. ASMUS, West Hoboken, N. J.

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URBANA, OHIO,
^imolesale Rose Growern.

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THE BEAUTIFUL ROSE

LIBERTY

A Hybrid Tea of the character and color
of General Jacqueminot.

One quarter of the stock Is controlled
by the undersigned. No one has author-
ity to sell It in the Nevp England States
except from our own stock and by our
permission. The stock is being rapidly
absorbed, the greater part having been
already sold. Parties desiring to grow
it for next season, should place their
orders at once. Prices upon application.

EDMUND M. WOOD £ CO..

NATICK, MASS.

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page 1136.

H ROBT. CRAII & SON, 5

5 BosEs, nm, cgoTONs, s

...CARNATIONS.,
and Noveltlef In Decorative Plants,

Market and 49th Stt., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

H marHei ana •frsin oil., rnii.Huci.rniH, rn. »
Mention the FlorlaU' Exchange when writlng-

ROOTS....

H. P. ROSES

Crimson Rambler,
Manetti

And a full aHBortmeDt ol
HARDY ORNAMENTALS.

HIRAM T. JONES, Union County Nurseries,

ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY.

Mention the Florlete' Exchange when writing.

GIVE US LIBERTY!

THIS WILL BE THE. CRY WHEN THE PLANTS ARE ALL SOLD.

Thfi demand for the Me-w Crimson-Scarlet Rose I.IBERTV has been so great
that OVR STOCK FOR MARCH DELIVERY IS ALL SOLD- We are now

boukiDg lor April, and as all orders are filled strictly in roiaiion, tiorists who have not as
yet secured their stock shuuld order at once.

OWN ROOT PLANTS. FROM 2% INCH POTS.
50 PlnnlH or more and less tban 100, 30c. each

lUO PlnntB and up to 1000 -iSc. each

1000 Pliinln and over S'jOO.OO per 1000

3 inch pot plants, 3c. each additional.

GRAFTED PLANTS, FROM 2H INCH POTS.
.■50 Plants or more and less than 100, 50c. each

100 Plants and up to 1000 40c. each

1000 Planta or more 8330.00 per 1000

3 Inch pot plants, 5c. each additional.

ROBERT SCOTT & SON, Sharon Hill, Del. Co., Pa.

Eastern AsentBi Wentrrn Aiceiitsi

ROBT. CRAIG & SON, 49lh & Market St., Phlla.. Pa. BASSETT & WASHBURN, 78 Wabash A«., Chicago.

Mention th« Florlsta* B*xcbaz]«« wh«i wrltluff.

Finest Forcing Roses

BRIDE

2!^in. 3!^-m.

Per 100 Peril*

$2.50 $4.00

A ISO Soupert, Hermosa, DeGraw, Kruger and
a full line of roses from 2H-inch lots, at low
prices. Send for prices. Cash with Order.

Asparagus Plumosus Nanus and Sprengorl,

2H Inch pots, strong plants, at fb.OO per 100.

THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0.

Mention Amerlca.n Gardening when you write.

EGLANTINE.

The True Fragrant Sweetbriar.

Per 100.
1000 Rosa Rubltflnosa, 4-6 feet.. ..$5.00
1(00 •• •■ 3-3 " .... 3U0

inoo •• " 1-2 ' .... 2 CO

5000 Bertoeris Xtaunberijl, $3.00 to 7 00

T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass.

Mention American Gardening when you write.

STRONG,
FIELD-
GROWN

Flora llill

CARNATIONS

Daybreak
John Youuff

C. A. Dana

Red Jacket

Price, 16.00 per ICO.

B. d'Or
New York

Price. $5.00 per 100.
McGowan

Price, ?4.00 per 100.

HEALTHY
STOCK

Armaziudy

Alaska

ROSES.

t!lonv. du Carnot

Meteor

Catherine niermet

Mpbetot*

The Bride

Bod Sileue

Perle den Jardlna

8ouT. de Wootton
H, A. Victoria
Duchess ot Albany
S"n»ei
BrideMDinid
I.,n France
Pupa Goutier

From 3 Inch pots, |4.U0 per 100.

CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM.

Prom .1 inch pols.

SS.OO pel
10.00

100

THE

MODEL

BYDRANGEA OTAKSA.

From 4 iuch^pots SS.OO per 100

•'• fi '• '.:;;::;:'.;;'... i-y.oo •;

" 7 " 15.00 "

NEW TRADE LIST ON APPLICATION.

WOOD BROS., Fishkill, N. Y.

Mention the Plnrirta' ETOhange when writing.

Extention

Carnation

Support

Lancaster. Pa.. June 17, '99.

Mb Toeron Parkkb,
Brooklyn. N. Y.

Dear sir :— Tour Model Car-
nation Support Is all right In
every way and will no doubt
be conelderfd as necessary
ae good plants with growers
when l)etter known. T con-
sider it the best on the mar-
ket, and if your other fpe-
claltles are equally as good,
they should make another
addition to the moneymakers
of 1900. Kespectfully,

Albbrt M. Herb.

FLATBU8H. BBOOKLTN, N. Y.

Feb. 18. '97.
Mr Thrron Parker.

Dear Sir :— Your wire stake

la certainly a gem. Without

hesltailng we Indorse It as an

up-to-date carnation support.

Tours truly.

Daillehouze Bkos.

w, Hoboken. N. J., Feb.,18,'97
Mr.Tbeeon Parkeb.

Dear Sir: -It gives me
much pleasure to congratu-
late you upon your succesB
In getting up carnation sup-

EortB. I ihink that those I
ave had from j ou are about
an perfect as anybody will be

Cable to make tl em. They
certainly fill my bill for an
Ideal carnation iupport. a
thing 1 have been looking for
a long time. Wishing you
every BuccesB in the sale of
Tours truly, E. Asmds.

Don't delay In tying. There Is nothing like doing It
soon after planting. Some varieties. Daybreak par-
ticularly, soon sprawl over the bed and then tying Is
difficult to do and many ehoota are broken. There are
several methods, but for quickness, neatnesB. welfare
of the pUnt and stems, there Is nothing I have seen
equal to the *' Model " wire support, and the very worst
iB the old wooden stake. William Scott.

The Model Plant Stake Co.. Brooklyn, N. Y.

•J'iO North 9lh Street.
THERON PARKER, Mgr.lnvenlorand Patentee,

M^nrlnn th« FK.rlBtn* ETChnngt' whpn wriftng-

0

them, I am,

November 11, 1899

Thb F^lorists* Exchange.

1125

Cleveland.

Trade News.

Tlicre appears to be very little
change in trade conditions since last
writing. A fevr extensive wedding decora-
tions are about the only particular
features of the past week "that deserve
mention.

The present supply of flowers is largely
in excess of the demand, with but few
exceptions, and at this writing I dare-
say the surplus of good stock on hand is
fully equal to that of one week ago.
Chrysanthemums are offered freely and
are rapidly reaching their prime, indica-
tions pointing toward a short season
for them.

The best flowers now offered are better
than any heretofore seen, but prices
show very little change from former
quotations. The top notch for fancy
blooms in ordinary varieties is .'SI 50 per
dozen, while for first-class stock $8 and
$10 is the outside limit; poorer grades
move slowly at $i to $G, and some as
low as $2. Retail rates range from .'jOc.
to f2.50 per dozen, according to grade.
Prices on roses remain practically the
same as last quoted. Wholesalers report
a fair demand for good stock at 3f4 and
f.'5 per 100; shorts and cull stock at
|1 to $3.

Carnations are plentiful and move at
prices of last week, viz., .Ifl per 100 for
ordinary, and $1..50 to $2 for extra and
fancy, retailing at S'tc. per dozen from
stores, and at the markets 25c. is the
outside price.

The most notable change of anything
in the flower line is In violets, a pro-
nounced scarcity manifesting itself within
the past few days. Most of the local
growers attribute the shortage to the
dull, cloudy weather of the past week.
Prices do not vary from former quota-
tions, but quality is not so good and the
supply falls far behind present needs.

Adiantum is in good demand, and a
shortage fn the supply is (luite notice-
able; $1 per 100 is the price ruling at
this time.

At the Market Houses.

(irowers who hold mairket stalls
report a very dull Fall business. There
are, of course, large quantities of cut
flowers disposed of. but prices obtaining
are low. Inclement weather has a very
depressingeffect on trade at these places.
Plant sales are slow.

News Notes.

E. A. Fetters, of Smith & Fetters,
was suddenlycalled to Detroit on Friday
evening of lai^t week, on account of the
death of his mother, which occurred Fri-
day afternoon.

A. C. Kendel, seed.snian, has been doing
(luite a business in palms and ferns for
the past month or six weeks, and reports
brisk sales in that line, particularly on
flcus plants and Boston ferns.

Retail bulb business is not so brisk as
in former seasons, but large orders for
bedding purposes have been tilled by
seedsmen for florists who did not import
so heavily this season as usual. These
orders have quite consumed the bulk of
the seedsman's stock; indications are
that the usual surplus at the end of the
season will be a very small one this year.

G. A. T.

CARNATIONS

Al,l, 80I.D OUT.

Kooted cuttings of the new and
standard varieties in due time. Contract
or estimate for same solicited.

JOS.RENARD.Unionville.Pa.

CHESTER CO.
Mpntinn th*» 'Pl.-vrlatB' Exchanp^ wh«*n writing.

CARNATIONS

After Chrysanthemums are thrown
out many florists plant Carnations. We
hive a few thousand plants heeled in
cold frames suitable for this purpose.
They are first-class plants.
Buttercup Armazlndy

C. A. Dana Daybreak

CirlniBon Sport Jubilee

Eldorado Meteor

Mrs. Fisher Sweetbrler

Wm. Scott Capt. King

Mayor Pingree Albertlni

$4.00 PER 100.

J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa.

Mention this Paper.

GIIBPOII SEEDS

Specialists In pedigree seeds for winter
bloomingr. Contracts Solicited.

AMERICAN ROSE CO., Washington. D.G.

Mention th« Florlata' Elichangg- when writlnr

5000 CARNATIONS

Left In /Inf thljie. SCOTT, McGOWAN and PORTIA
at ta.m per 100 or $25 per 1000. Not cuUi. Speak quick

CALIFORNIA VIOLET « LUMPS, »3.00
per 100; PrInceBB of Wales. UH In., $3 00.

VINCA MAJOR VAR., ane Held stock. Sets.

MOON VINES, rooted cuttings, fl.sO per 100.
ASPARAGUSSPRENt:ERI,3>,i In, line, Sets.
Caeh with order, please.

BENJ. CONNELL, Florist, West Grove, Pa.

Mention the FlorlBts' Exchange when writing.

SCOTT CARNATIONS

Fine Plants from I «3 50 per 100.
the Field, ) S30.00 per 1000.

Also some Rood McCo-wan, Victor and
Cartledge at the same prices. Cash or
reference with order.

AUfle C iiCClllll Oermantown,

unddi El fflCCnAHi Philadelphia, Fa.

Mfntlon the FlorlBtg' Exchange when writlne.

i CARNATIONS [

\ F. DORNER & SONS CO., \

S LA FAYETTE, IND. S

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

CARNATIONS AT S3.00 CASH

Until Sold. All FIret PlanU.
Flora Uillt Daim* Poriia* Eitlorado,
nicGowan, iScoit. T* <Jartledse.

Mr. D. R. Herron, Olean. N. Y

Dear Sir:— Tour Carnation plants I bought from you
laat peaaon gave me the beet satlBfactlon and beat
reeulte I ever bad.

1 liCk tbe following varieties, Daybreak, Eldorado
and Dana; send nie lOu of each to complete filling my
bouse, as I have added one more house this Fall.

Bradford, Pa., Sept. 16, 1S99. G. L. Graham.

Address DANA R. llERRON't Olean, N. Y.
kfontlrtn thw Flrtrl^tB* F^^chllng*» wh»n wHtln*

Strong, Well-Rooted Cuttings,

Mrs. Fisher Carnation

$1.25 per 100; $10.00 per lOOO.
Cash with Order.

R. J. GARDNER,

BAYSIDE, L. I., N. T

Mention the FlorlaU' Exchanjre when writing.

3000 McGOWAN

Fine plants, free from frost,
$3.50 per lOO; $30 OO per 1000.

No order for less than 100.

REINBERC BROS.,

51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, 111.
Mention the Florlrta' l!?xchang» wh»n writing

miimilllilllllllllllllllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllt:

Ethel Crocker.

Absolutely the best pink carnation
ever offered the trade. Grown equally
successfully by Messrs. Hill, CraiK, and
mjself. You are not buying it on a vent-
ure, but knuwiDK that it is nut a success
in one soil and a failure in another.

In color, size, fragrance and stem it is
just what the "storemen" want.

In habit, constitution and freedom of
bl>.-om, it 18 just whpt thegrower wants,
never out ot crop from Sept. to July,
mure flowers to the square foot than any
other known variety, and practically
no seconds. With 18,000 stock plants to
work from there is no danger of over-
propagation, and you are not asked to
wait until jjlanting out time for your
cuttin>:e, but can have them whenever
wanted. Orders intrusttd to me will
have my personal attention, both in the
selection of the cuttings and the filling
(if the order. Price, per 100, «10;
25, «i2 50; 1000, $75. 00; 250.S18 75.

HSRR'S PA>SlK.Sat«4 per 1000
now, and a regular assortment of car-
nations in a libt ready Jan. Ist.

ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. I

■Tiiiiniiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiimmiiimiiiimiiiiiiirr

ACALYPHA SANDERI!

2^ In put8. $1.75 fKT doz.; |;12 50 per KX). 5 In. stock
plania, with lota of cuttings, 15.00 per doz.; |40 per 100.

("yclanien (■liinnleutn, 4 colors, very fine, 3 In.
pots, $i.ou per doz.; t7 0() per 100; i>lixed. very fine,
3 In. pots, 75c. per doz,; $6.00 per lOO.

Cyclamen PerHicuin» mixed, very fine, 3 In
pots, 750. per doz.; $5.W) per 100.

SEAWANIIAKA GREENHOUSES,

P. O. Box 34. Oyster Bay, N, Y.

James C. Clark, Supt,

Cyclamen Giganteum.

strong plants coming in bud.
Mixed colors, ready tor 4 inch.
$4.00 per 100

Cash, please.

J. W. MILLER, Hatton,Pa.

SPECIAL SALE OF PRIMROSES /a^s^h.

1000 3 inch Chinese Primroses, first strain,
extra plants, ready to put in 4 inch pots,
and ready to bloom: will close out for
want of room, at ifitS.OO per hundred.

SPEAK QUICK.

Rooted Cuttings of Fisher Carnations,

for summer blooming, $7.60 per 1000.

GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J.

ROOTED CUTTINGS

FISHER PINK, pferl00,$1.25; per lOflO, $10.
FLOWERING BEGONIAS, in variely.same
price. JUsTICIAS, 3 colorp, pinll, blue and
yellow Rtnek plantp, 75 cents per dozen.
PANDANBS, 7 in., 21^ ft. from pot, $1.60 each.

OTIS F. SEARLES. Nashua, N. H.

Lock Box, 1688.

PRIMROSES

Chinese, single miiced, ready foi 3 inch pots,

per lOU. $1.25.
Obconlca Grandlflora. ready for 3 in. pots,

perlOU, $1.25.
CnDDCCII ready for 3 inch pots, per
rUnDCOll 1(XI, $2.00.

150 ASPARAGUS SPRENGER|p&
PANSY PLANTS, ^^^^i-JS^.^S™"-'

Cash with order.

JOS. H. GUNNINGHtM, Delaware, Ohio.

VINCA MINOR.

Wl- can supply niiy iiiinnllly f'l nice little flcld-

Krown clutiiiiH Mt IL'.So jjcr lOO; Jq-OOper injij; |75.00
pur III.COO. SHiiiplciB at lOu prlci;. No ihiirKc for pack-
ing, whc-n (.HHli afcoiiiimiifB ofU-r. liuferenco
reituesti'd-

PINEHURST NURSERIES,

OTTJ KATZENSTEIN. Ugr. PINEHURST, N. C.

Af*k r(jr our True]'; Ll^tB of Am';rlc.ftri

Woody and Herbaceous Plants and Seed.

TK RRTXGON

I^arife Clutnp»,

».>(■. iier il.iiE., S-J.OO l>cr HIO.

GRAFTED LILACS, CHARLES X.

AH finely biKlded, from R nch polB,
^•l.'i.OO per 100.

V.-.t9\\ wltti onler, pRase, not 0. O. D.

SEt CLIFF NURSERY, Sea Cliff, L I., N.Y.

FD. BOULON. Peop.
Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing.

DOUBLE PETUNIAS, Over 75 7ari., smel.

I have the finest and largest collection in
the countrj', an immense stock, and can fill
all orders without delay.
Kooletl CnitincH. by mall, |1,25 per 100.
Fetunia (.niraudiflora, single, 10 varB., $1.25
per 100.

" I saw the bloom of Mr. Hughes' petunias, both
double and elngle, and they are very fine.

"HkNKT F. MlCHHLL."

Ivy Geranium, 12 vara $1.50perl00

Heliotrope. 16 vars f-i.OO "

KiieiiHiaM, Kivars $1.25 "

A(tei-atiiiii. PrInceBB Pauline 11.00 "

I>lars Gerauiuin $2.00 '•

Cash with order, please.

QEORQE J. HUGHES, Berlin, N.J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Gloire de Lorraine

I-

Begonia

The grandest Novelty of the day and one of
tbe beet selling plants for Florists ever offered.
Rlooms continuously. Autumn, Winter and
Spring.

FI^C SXROMG PI^ABiTS, from
31^ inch pots, per doz., $4.75 ; per luU, 8a5.00.

FL.O'WBRI^G PI^ANTS. from 2^
inch pots, per doz., $:i.35; per lUU, $17.60.

R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO.,

Nos. 16 and 19 South lUarket St., B0ST0I4, MASS.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

ACALYPHA SANDERI!

FINE PI.ANX8. 2J^ inch, $8.00 per hundred.

THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa.

Mention the Flortstp" Exr-hanKc when writing^

PRIMROSES

CU ■ HI B C B Keady tor 3'8 ; finest grown, SItiKle and Double,
n I n El O b ■" »a.l)U per 100 ; 350 for $4-00.

V V V V STRONG and KINE, out ot 4 inch pots, choicest varieties, $6.00 per 100.

_^_^._-... . ^^mm^^^^mL.mn^^^ r% ^% c^ ^ A 7he finest of all the ObcoDicas,

PRIMULA OBCONICA ROSEA $2.ooperioo.

Extras added liberally to help pay expressage.

CYCLAMEN CIGANTEUM SEED.

The finest Giant varieties in choicest mixture, per pkt., 200 seeds, 81.00; half pkt., 60 cts.

STRICTLY CASH PRICES.

V.°„?r.Lr< JOHN F, RUPP, SHIREMANSTOWN, PA.

Mention the Florlgta' Exchange when writing.

SOOOBEHBEIlSOOOPBIiOSESiniii

Begonia, Rex, assorted, 2)4 in.

** ** nampri _ _.

Per 100

$4.00

named 6.00

Impatlens Saltan!, 2^ in 3.00

Primrose Chinese, ex.flne straln,2MiQ... 3.00

Manettla BIcolor, Sin 6.00

Farquhar Violets, 2)^ inch 3.110

Double White Stock, 2inch 3 00

Foreet-Me-Not (Winter Flowering) 2)^in. 4.00

Per 100
.$3.00, $4.00 and (6.00
6.00

Lemon Verbena

Baby Primrose, 2H in.

GeRA?«IlJl«S—

Sweet Scented, Mrs. Pollock, Pansy, m in. $4 00

Mrs. Parker 6.00

Happy Thought, iV^m 4.00

Silver Leaf, 21/2 in 4 00

nooTEtiD oxjTrrxiiaros.

GERANIUMS. Penoo

Assorted $1.60

Mixed 126

Mars, Happy Thought 3.00

Mrs. Pollock 2.00

Mrs. Parker 4.00

Silver Leaf, Rose Scented, Ivy 1.60

Mme. Salleroi 1.2B

Freak of Nature 4.00

Per 100

Begonia, Rex $2.00

" Incarnata Gigantea 2.00

" Flowering 2.00

Impatlens Sultanl , 2.00

Manettia Bicolor 2.00

Forget-Me-Not (Winter Flowering) 2.00

TERMS, CASH OR C. O. D.

GREENE & UNDERHILL, WATERTOWN, N. Y.

U«ntloa tli* Florists' Bxctuuix* wta«B wrltinc.

1126

The Florists' Exchange.

FOUNDBD IN 1888.

Exclusively a Trade Paper.

■ntirid at Ntvi Tork Pott OJUce a> Second aiauldatttf
Published EVERY SATURDAY by

II. T. DEliNIHREPTfiJHOPyB, CO, LTO„

2, 4, «, » Duane St., New York.

p. 0. Box, 1697. Telephone 1864 John.

BBOISTBBED OABI-E ADDRESS:
FloT«z, Mew Tork.

SUBSCRIPTIONS:

• 1.00 per year to United States, Canada and
Mezloo. Sa.OO per year to foreign coun-
tries in postal union. Payable In advance.

ADVERTISEMENTS!

Copy must reach this office not later than
Thursday in order to secure insertion in issue
of the following Saturday. „ , ,

Bate, Sl.oo per inch. Special positions
extia. iJiscounts on contracts of one month
or longer.

Orders from unknown parties must be accom-
panied by cash or satisfactory references.

Contents.

Bowling 1131

Briefs roR Boby Florists .... 1129
Carnation Etbel Crocker . • • 1129

Catalogues Heceived 1130

Changes in Bcsiness 1130

Cbrtbanthemdm Society of America . 1121

correspundence 1127

Firms Who Are Bdilding . . . 1126
Flower Shows :

Flower Show Dates 1121

Brockton, Mass., Boston .... 1121
Philadelphia, Chicago . . 1122, 1127

Madison, N. J 1123

Other Show Reports .... 1127
Hints AND Helps ... • • 1129

Love on the Farm 1119

Nhrbery Department 11211

Obituary:

\Vm. H. Brower 1129

Personals 1131

Question Box 1129

Seed Trade Report 1119

Seen, Heard and Read .... 1126
Trade Notes:

Cleveland 1125

New Orleans. Miami, Fla., St. Louis . 1132
Buffalo, Kansas City, Mo. . .1136

Louisville, Ky., Worcester, Mass., To-
ronto, Santa Cruz., Cal. . . . 1138
St. Paul, Newport, R. I , Providence,
Newburyport, Mass., Pittsburg . .1130

Springfield, Mass 1131

Cincinnati, Washington .... 1120
New York, Chicago, Boston . . . 1126

One palm swindler has been trapped—
see Providence letter.

We beg to acknowledge receipt, from
Dr. Trelease, of an invitation to the
Tenth Annual Banquet, given by the Mis-
souri Botantical Garden to florists, nur-
serymen and others, provided for in the
will of the late Henry Shaw, Esq., at the
Mercantile Club, St. Louis, November 18,
at 7 p. m.

Firms Who Are Building;.

PouGHKEEPSiE, N. Y. — Five new violet
houses have just been completed for
William G. Salttord on the corner of
Washington street and Bain avenue. The
houses were designed byCharles Mitchell.
Each is 140 feet long by 18 feet wide.
They embrace all the latest improvements
in heating and ventilation. Each house
is designed to provide for the cultivation
ot from 3,500 to ".,000 plants.

East Frp:eport, III.— .John Bauscher,
Jr., has finished the erection of several
large greenhouses, some of them 160x24
feet.

New York.

The Supply in Some Lines Decreases.

Business has been only moderate
tin- past week. There has been a marked
(leiTi-ase in the supply in certain lines,
and it has been possible to clear out at
somewhat better prices than have re-
cently prevailed. The condition ot the
market, however, is very erratic, and
until the glut of chrysanthemums is over
matters will probably remain as they
are, as buyers can have these flowers at
their own figures almost, and this tends
to hold down the price of other stock.

The supply of cattleyas seemed to give
out suddenly, probably owing to growers
shipping to other markets where better
prices are iibtiiiiiablc. Whatever the
cause, cfittlevas arc worth double to-day
what thev were a week ago, and dealers
are able to realize $40 per 100 lor them.

The supply of violets has also short-
ened up considerably, and as the horse
show is about to take place it is thought
that growers are holding stock back for
that event. If such is the case and the
violets are plentiful enough to get into
the hands of the street fakirs during next
week, the chances are that these flowers
will sell clu-aiier then than they do now.
Ordinary violets are fetching from 7.")C.
to .f 1 ..'JO per lOo, and there is just about
sufficient to meet the demand, as at those
figures the sidewalk florist is not buying
any stock.

There are several grades of lily of the
valley to be had, and for the demand
there is a little too much around— $2 per
100 will huv good valley, though there
are gr.idcs b'cjth cheaper aud dearer.

('alias arc in, but find slow sales as yet;
and althniigh they are offered at 6c. each
buyers fight shy of them. Bermuda lilies,
on" the contrary, are eagerly sought, hut
the supply is very limited; l.'jc. each has
been realized on them during the last few
days.

The demand for special American
Beauty is not quite so brisk as it has been
lor some time, the low prices of fancy
chrvsaiitlicniums being in a great nieas-
ure'iii) (Innbt rrspoiisiiile for this. Bride
and r.iidcsniaid sell all right when of spe-
cial grade, aud we heard of 6c. and 8c.
being realized for some; but for the mil-
dewed short-stemmed stock coming in
there is httle call, and by the thousand it
goes for almost nothing.

Carnations seem to be out of favor at
present, and though the supply is, as a
rule, of good quaUty, the bulk of what is
sold realizes but 75c. per 100.

Fancy chrysanthemums are not bring-
ing the money that they have done in
previous years; $2 to f.S per dozen is
about all that can be obtained for them.
From the number of Bonnaffon seen
around the commission stores, it would
seem that every grower is cultivating
more of this than of any other one varie-
ty. Ordinary flowers sell all the way
from 50c. to .|(> per 1 00, medium sizes
going at from $8 to .$12 per 100.

Sniilax keeps steady at $1 per dozen
strings, and good strings of asparagus
Ijring 40c. each.

Auction Sales.

Hardy stock will be one of the chief
features in the auction rooms during the
coming week.

Brevities.

We are sorry to announce the death
of Mrs. John H. Taylor, of Ba.vside, L. I.,
which occurred on Thursday, November
2. Mr. Taylor has the heartfelt s.ympa-
th.v of his fellow craftsmen in his sad be-
reavement.

The Siegel-Cooper department store
has been making a run on chrysanthe-
mums at 39c. per plant.

Tammany Hall has decided to make
the red carnation the emblem ot the
part.v.

The usual crop of new retail stores is
springing up on the West Side. These
annual starts are always made just pre-
vious to the holidays, and last till Easter,
when they disappear.

Eugene Uailledouze took his No. 666
seedling carnation to the I'hiladelphia
show and got a certificate of merit tor it.

Ernst G. Asmus had a vase ot his new
rose Liberty at the show also.

Amoii;;' the .^■('^^' ^'oi'kcrs who visited
the Pliiladcl|iliia exhibition were .J. N.
Ma.v, Krnst * i. .\sinus, l^ugeiie Dailledouze
and C. Lehnig.

Next Monday I^eing the club meeting
the bowlers will roll in the afternoon.

Mrs. Sarah M. Ellison, ot St. Louis,
Mo., was a visitor this week.

Henry Vanderstraeteu, Bruges, Bel-
gium, spent a tew days in the neighbor-
hood of New York this week; he returned
home on S. S. St. Paul on Wednesday.

An Iinpirfant Club Meeting.

The regular monthly meeting ot the
New York Florists' Club will be held on
Monday evening, November 1 3. It is im-
perative that every member should I^e
pi'esent at this important meeting, as, be-
sides the nomination ot officers for the
year 19ii0, the probable reconsideration
of the matter iiertaining to the horticul-
tural exhil)ition, in conjunction with the
trade exhibit of the S. A. F. in this city
next year, will come before tlie meeting.

Robert Craig, of Philadelphia, will have
a display ot his new carnation Ethel
Crocker, and there are several names of
gentlemen pending election to member-
ship. The Board of 1 rustees will also
have important matters to report.

Chicagfo.

state of the Market.

Trade conditions have iniproveil
since my last report; slock is not so
overwhelmingly plentiful, and as this is
show week (wliichalways improves busi-
ness in certain lines) there is again a bet-
ter feeling. There is not too much extra
good stock in roses, but the color ot the
flowers is improving, particularly so in
pink varieties and Beauty. Theie is no
advance in prices, but they are stiffer and
nothing but trash goes at very low
rates.

{ hr.ysanthemums are ever,y where aud
should, this week, sell well. As a general
proposition prices are a grade lower than
in previous years, but an enormous
quantity is sold.

Carnations and violets are plentiful,
the former now coming in of much better
quality.

Lots ot orchids, mostly from the East,
find quite a sale.
Club Meeting.

A well attended meeting was held
November 3. Two new members elected.
The financial secretary's report showed
.1122.36 in the treasury. Andreas Simon

pla 1 on exhibition samples ot hyacinths

and tulips, as grown at Puget .Sound,
Washington. The members were greatly
interested in the good quality of the
bulbs, a number of which have been
planted at Lincoln Park tor trial, which
will be watched with interest.

E. S. Wiuterson, on Ix'halt of a number
of florists, presented the outgoing presi-
dent. Edgar Sanders, with a handsome
gold-lieaded cane suitably engraved, as a
mark ot respect. It certainly is a hand-
some souvenir, of which the recipient feels
very proud. The incoming president,
Jaiiies Hartshorne, was then duly in-
stalled in office, and made a neat speech,
promising his best efforts.

A committee of three, consisting ot E.
S. Winterson, Edgar Sanders and F. F.
Benthey, was appointed to formulate a
program for each meeting during the
Winter.

A committee of the .\merican P.'iik and
Outdoor .\rt Association, cDusistiiig of
President C. M. I^oriug, of .Miuueaiiolis,
Ind.; F. L. Olmsted, of Massachusetts;
E. G. Parker, ot Quincy, Ills., and R. H.
Warder, Cincinnati, were in Chicago the
past week, in conference with the local
committee relative to the annual meeting
of the society to be held next June in this
city. Much interest is being created in,
and great good is expected to result
from, the work ot this important bod.v
ot men.
Round About.

The InvaUd Appliance Co., makers
ot the Columbia plant tubs, has removed
to much larger quarters at 150 to 160
Vedder street.

The poster tor the chrysanthemum
show this year is very striking. It con-
sisls of the bust of a Japanese girl, with
chrysanthemum blooms and foliage in
some halt dozen tints. It was designed
Ijy K. A. Heuhr, ot the Art Institute.

We regret to report that C. J. Strom-
bach, gardener at Lincoln Park, is con-
fined to his lied by lung trouble.

Visitors the past week and at the show
were: S. .Vltied Baur, Erie, Pa.; W. A.
Prosscr, New York,; F. W. Heckenkamp,
Quincy, Ills. ; J. R. Fotheringham, repre-
senting F. R. Pierson Co., Tan-ytown,
N. Y., and Fred. Dorner, Jr., Lafayette,
Ind. Ess.

Leg:al Notes.

Richard Welch, Roxburv, Mass., is
suing the Ro.xbui-y Gusliglit C^ompanv
in an action of tort to recover $2,000
damages for injury to plaintiff's property,
consisting of plants and flowers, in 'a
greenhouse at the corner of Warren and
Munroe streets, Roxbury district, bv
reason ot gas escaping from an allegcll
defective pipe belonging to thedefendants,
I on November 27, 1898.

Boston.

Market News.

A change in the weather has re-
sulted in a better feeliug in the market
this week. On Monday business was
sharper at the Exchange than has been
the ca-e since the shortening up ot stock,
following the first severe frosts of about
four weeks ago. There have been, aud
still are, such quantities of stock on the
market that no decided betterment of
prices has yet been noted.

Chrysanthemums are In overstock and
have greatly decreased the demand tor
other flowers. There is a larger assort-
ment ot varieties than at any time before
this season. White ones vary from .$2 or
$3 per 100 for small Ivory, to $8 or $10
for best Mrs. Jerome Jones, a tew extras
of the latter variety making $1.50 a
dozen. These prices hold good generally
for pink and yellow kinds, .Mrs. Pen-in,
ot line quality" bringing highest figures
among the pink sorts, and P.onnaftou
carrying oft honors in the yellow class.
Ked varieties are much more plentiful
and it has been difficult to maintain prices
for the.se. Mrs. John Shrimpton and Cul-
lingfordii are now most in evidence and
some very Hne blooms are to be had.

Carnaiions are still very plentiful and
improving in quality. Prices range from
5()c. to $1 per 100, choice stock making
$1.25 and $1.50. A tew extras bring $2
a 100.

In roses an improvement is noted in
the quality ot Bride and Bridesmaid, but
they are "still below the standard and
really good ones are scarce. Beauty are
still plentiful and move rather slowly.
The gi-iicral run ot them is very good,
and [irices are too low tor the ipialily of
the stock. Very tew realize $:', a dozen,
$2 to $2.50 being a better average tor
ordinary stock; many flowers going,
however, at from $2 to $12 a 100.

The change in weather has been benefi-
cial to violets; 7.5c. a 100 is now a good
average for good flowers; others bring
but 50c. or 6oc. Valley is very good and
plentiful at. $2 to $4. Mr. Tailby is bring-
ing in a few Roman hyacinths, for which
he gets $1 to $2 a 100.

Jottings.

On Wednesday N. F. McCarthy &
Co. sold at auction a nice lot of plants
from N. Studer, Anacostia, D. C, consist-
ing mostl.y of the smaller sizes of kentias
and latanias, pandanus, etc.

Donald Canuirliael has named his large
pink seedling c.-irnation Eleanor Ames.

.\n adjourned meeting ot the Massa-
chusetts Horiicultural Society was held
on Saturday. The motion by the presi-
dent to rcic'insider the vote taken at the
last inciting w lien a proposal to amend
the constitution aud by-laws so as to
allow voting b,v proxy, was defeated.
There were 17 admitted to membership.

On Saturday therewas a fine collection
ot orchids shown at the hall. Mr. Oakes
Ames received a bronze medal for Cypri-
pedium insigne var. Balkf, and a certifi-
cate ot merit tor a Batemanuia Burtii, a
plant native ot Costa Rica. James E.
Rothvvell was awardeil certificates of
merit tor two cypriiKMliums — C. Hurrelli-
anum (C.Curtisii^ ('. argus) and C. regale
var. iiurjuirea (C. insigne var. Mauleii X
C. purpuratum). F.J.N.

i

SEEN. HEARD AND READ.

1 read some very sensible advice re-
garding flower shows, and the method
of preparing tor them, in the columns of
a contemporary recently. Among other
things tlu' writer says; "A town that
cannot rfiise some kind ot a flower show
is certainly behind the times." It seems
too bad that the first city of the Union
must be classed in this category. How-
ever, in the good time coming, this de-
flcienc.v will bemadeupan hundred-fold,
I hope — sa.v next .\ugust. New Y'ork
cannot afford to remain longer in dis-
grace so far as regards its floral exhibi-
tions.

It has been remarked in these columns
that "private views" stimulate trade,
and the number of these select exhibi-
tions being given this year throughout
the country reflect a progressive spirit
on the liart of some growers. However,
the question has often suggested itself to
my mind; Do these "private views"
help the trade of a florist to the same
extent as a general exhibition does,
where flowers are put in competition
and prizes awarded? And, too, do the.v
detract from or assist the general shtiw
where such t>ccurs? I believe in some
cities they have been considered more of
a hindrance than a help, in that the
interested publichavebeen satisfied before

November 11. 1899.

Tmb Plorists* Exchkngb.

1127

the date of the exhibition arrived. The
same may be said of the grand window
displays seen uowadaye, eo tliat it is
really a question whether "chryBanthe-
uium shows," iier .sc, are necessary in
this day and generation. Evidently the
metropolis believes they are not, and, as
it leads the fashion, we may expect the
lesser towns and villages to follow suit,
which would surely be an awful disaster,
not to the public, but to trade.
ft * » *

While on the subject of exhibitions I
cannot help commenting on the uuiiiue,
attractive and interesting display of
.Japanese horticultural specimens seen in
(Jleary's auction rooms, New York, last
week. Quite a show in itself. The ar-
rangement of the exhibits was in keeping
with their character, and the foresight
shown, in having the name, together
with an interesting historical account of
each subjecton exhibition attached to it,
is to be commended. This is a practice,
it seems to me. that our flower show
managers could profitably emulate. A
plant's name is instructive, certainly:
but an exhibit could be made doubly so
by also affording visitors and press men
au opportunity to learn sometliing more
about it, besides offering to the latter
ground work for interesting and crowd-
drawing newspaper notices. As I wand-
ered among the .Japanese exhibits, view-
ing miniature landscape scenes, planted
with specimens said to Ije hundreds of
years old, witnessing the grotesque
handiwork of the skilled Orientals in
plants trained in the forms of monkeys,
bats, bird's nests, etc., with Cleary's
rostrum converted into an immense gate-
way leading into an imitation palm
forest, at the entrance of which stood
two electric lamps, I thought our Jap-
anese brethren presented a grand object
lesson in horticultural exhibition that
was worthy of heed. No doubt were
this style of'exhibiting goods in auction
rooms or flower stores adopted once in
a while, it would prove as great a draw-
ing-card as did the Japanese display in

question.

# » » *

I notice a rather objectionable custom
prevalent among some adve'rtisers of de-
crying their neighbors, as well as the
goods the latter have for sale. This is a
system of advertising that never can
build up the business of those foUowiug
it, no matter how (supposedly) funny
the method of doing it. A man may deal
with his own stock In the way that
seems to him proper, but the goods of
his neighbor are none of his concern, and
a discerning purchaser will generally
eschew the fellow who docs not know
enough to " mind his own affairs." The
levelheaded business man will find it
moreprofltable to confine himself to push-
ing his own stock in his own honorable
way, without reference to what his com-
petitor says or does. Snooper.

Insertion will be given in this column to
all commtmications free from animus, but
the opinions expressed Jo not necessarily
reflect our own.

Hardiness of Victoria Regfia.

Editor Florists' Exchange.

In your issue of October 28 Mr. Tricker,
in criticising what I had to say in a
former number on the above subject,
says " Eurvale ferox is a native of
Japan," and that I have "mistaken it
for a tropical plant." The authorities
to which I have access give the East In-
dies as the habitat of euryale. In the
di.scription accimipanying the figure in
Curtis' Botanical Magazine, the plant i.s
said to have been cultivated in China for
centuries, possibly also in Japan, thougli
there is no mention of it in Curtis; but it
is naturalized in both countries, and right
here is a good instance (which Mr. Tricker
is in search of) of a " tropical water lily
emerging as a hardy one."

Regarding the Victoria under consider-
ation it should at least benamed V. regia
var. Trickeri, that is, if Mr. Tricker raised
it or introduced it from its native coun-
try, which I doubt very much. As the
name stands it denotes specific rank in-

dicating that Mr. Tricker discovered the
species or described it botanically, ami 1
don't think he will lay claim to either
distinction. However, that is a small
matter conipareil to the peculiarity of
the plant in being able to endure a com-
paratively low temperature. This has, I
think, been brought about graduall.y by
growing the plants in water, the tem-
perature of which is lower than that of
the habitat of the type. If this is not
the reason for the increased hardiness,
then I am anxious to know how to
account for it.

In this connection Mr. Tricker informs
us that the doctrine of the survival of
the fittest does not apply to water lilies.
Will he kindly tell us why it is that Eury-
ale ferox (certainly a tropical plant) is
" perfectly at home in the State of New
Jersey'.'"

Another error (same communication)
into which Mr. Tricker has been led
somehow, occurs where he says the Vic-
toria regia cannot be grown successfully
in Washington without artificial heat.
My exiteririii'i' convinces me tiiat there is
not the sligiitt.'st necessity for artificial
heat in the vicinity of Washington for V.
regia uor any of its forms. 1 have tried
artificial heat tor V. Randi, but have
grow-n finer plants without its aid. In
IH'.II I grew a plant of V. regia measur-
ing 47 It. 6 in. in diameter, without arti-
ficial heat from the time the plant was
put out during the latter part of May.
It has also been grown successfully for
several j'ears in four other places around
Washington, three of them using water
wliich is fed from springs or fountains.
G. W. Olivek.

(Coiiclasion Show Reiiorta—see p. 1123.)

CHICAQO.
Miscellaneous Plants.

Premiums for miscellaneous plants
were awarded as follows:

Best three standard geraniums, not lessthan
3J-ini:h stems: First prize, Mt. Oreenwood
Cemetery Asan.

hest 15 gerduiums, one variety; First prize,
Mt. Greenwood Ceme.ery Assn.

Best 6 aKeratuma in bloom, premiums of-
fered by Cbicago e'hronicle: First prize, J. C.
Vaughau; best 10 cyclamens, premiums of-
fered by P. D. Armour: First prize, Kalous
Brothers; second prize, Anton Then.

Best coUectiou cyprtpediums; First prize, E.
G. Uihiein,

Best 0 dlection orchids, other than cypripe-
diums: First prize, E G. Uihlein.

Bust araucaria; First prize, J. J. Mitchell,
George Woodward, gdr.: second prize, John
tteardon, gdr. for W. A. Kyersun.

Best 6 araucarias: First prize, J. C. Vaughan;
aecund prize, George WitLbold.

Best -a fancy caladiums; First prize, Edward
Uihlein.

Herit display of stove, decorative, and green-
house plants, arranged tor effect, open to all:
First prize, George VVittbold; second prize, J.
Algote, gdr. tor Mrs. George M. Pullmann.

Honorable Mention.

Special and honoratjle mention was
made by the judges for the following
displays, not entered for competition:

i'alms and cut flowers— E, Weinhober, G.
Witibold. Anderson Floral Company, C. Sam-
uelson.

Group of palma and decorating plants^A.
McAdama.

Grotons and foliage plants— J. Riorden.

Group of baby primrose, salvia and chrysan-
themums— Anton Then.

Other Shows.

Among the New England florists who
gave private exhibitions of chrysanthe-
mums were Fuller, of I.,eomin8ter, Mass.;
Willard, of Taunton, and D. William,
of Brainard.

J. Hay &. Sons, Brockville, Ont., gave
a chrysanthemum "at home," November
9 to 11 inclusive.

LouisviLi.i:. Kv. — Jacob Schulz gave a
chrysantlienium exhibition in his estab-
lishineiit from Tuesday to Saturday of
last week. .Music was also furnished.

LotTisviLLE, Ky. — Nanz & Neuner have
been holding a chr.vsanthemnm show at
their establishment tliis week.

Knoxvillis, Tenn.— a chrysanthemum
show was given by C. W. Crouch at his
greenhouses; his collection, which in-
cluded the best of the new and old varie-
ties, was greatly admired by a large at-
tendance.

HoLvoKE, Mass.— E. H. Rowland gave
his annual chrysanthemum show this
week at his greenhouses; his glass is all
lighted with electricity, making a beauti-
ful sight at night. These exhibitions are
well attended, and doubtless are well
worth making the effort for. Mr. How-
land's gardener, Mr. Sinclair, has a seed-
ing somewhat like the Ivory, except in
color, which is a good yellow, quite un-
like anything shown in this section. Mr.

Sinclair will work up a stock, first giv-
ing It a thorough test, after which it
will without doubt be presented to the
Chrysanthemum Society (or inspection.

G.
Houston, Tex.— The annual chrysan-
themum show will be held in Turner's
Hall, on the 10th and 17th Inst.

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Store 1132

Vincent R JriSonlliO -32
Vredenburg &O0...II2O

Vreeland A J 1132

Warren OE 1120

Wataon P4 Oo 1119

WatBOU T R 1124

Weathered T WSons.l 1 31

Weber 08400 1139

WeberH 4 Sons. ...1132

Weeber 4 Don 1118

Welch Bros 1134

Weniech A 1140

WehtonH .V Bro....ll33

Whllldln Pottery O0U88

Whltlircd A A 1136

Wliltton 4 Sons 1128

Wletor Bros 1186

WUtboldOeo 1138

WoltAQtBro 1188

Wood BroB 1124

WoodEM4 Oo 1124

Young J 1134

Young TJr 1134

Young & Nugent... 1134

Index of Advertisements.

PLANT.-(, SKEOS,
UULBS, fLUWKRS.

Acacia 113.T

Acalypha 1126

Ageratum 1126

Allium 1119

Ampelopsls... 1119-20-33

Araucarias 1128-33

Aeparagus.. 1117-24-25-31

-1133-35-40

ABpidistraa 1128

Asters 1119-40

Azaleas 1118-20-28

Begonias.. . 1117-25-31-33

Berberis 1128

Biota Ili3

Bos 1128

Bulbs (not specifical-
ly named) 1119-40

Caladiums 1133

Callas 1117-18-19-28

Cannas 1120-33

Oamaliona. 1117-20-24-26

-1131-32 33
Ohryaanthemum8lll7-32

11.56-40

Cinerarias 1128-33

Clematis.. .1118-19-20-36

Coleus 1128

Columbine 1119

Cosmos 1119

Crocus 1118-28-40

Orotons 11'24

Out Flowers 1134-36

Oycas 1140

Cyclamen . . 1121-26-28-83

CyperuB 1128

DafTodils 1128

Daisies 1128-40

Deutzla 1120-28-40

DieWtra 112 1

Dracajnas 1128-33

Edelweis 1140

Eglantine 1124

tricaa 1133

Fems 1131-33-37-40

Flcua 1128 33

Freesla 1117-18

Fuchsias 1125

Galai 1132

Geraniums. ..1117-25-28

-1133-40

Glai.iolus 1117-28

Graaaes 1119

Heliotrope 1126

Herbaceous Plants. 112"

Hollyhocks 1119-40

Hyacinths. 1117-18-19-28

-1140
Hydrangeas... 1118-20-24

-1128

Impatlens 1126

Iris 1118-28-10

Ivy 1128-40

Ixia 114

Jasmines 1135

Justicia 1126

Kalmias 1128

La'irua 1118

LilacB 1120-26

Lilies 1117-18-19-20

-1128

Manettia 1125

Marantaa 1133

Mignonette 1119-40

Mock Orange 1131

Moon Vines 1125

Mushroom Spawn . . 1118
-1119-40

MyoBOtis 1125-28-40

Narcissus.. 1117-18-19-28

Orchids 1136

PiBonias 1118-20

Palms. . . .1118-19-24-26-
-1128-33-37

Pansies 1126-28-10

Peach Seed 1120

Pelargoniums 1120-31

Peperomias 1131-33

Petunias 1126

Primulas . . 1117-26-28-31
-1133-10

Privet 1119-20

Rhododendrons. .1118-20

-1128
Roses. .. 1119-20-24-28-31

Rudbeckla 1120

Rusaellas 1117

Seeda (not specifi-
cally named). . .1118-19
-1110
Shrubs (not sped
flcally named). .1119-20

SmaUFmlte 1120

Smilai 1132-33

Splrasas 1117-18-20

Stocks... , 1126

Sweet Peas 1119

Syringa , 1118

Tarragon 1125

Trees 1119-2'i-31-33

Tulipa 1117-18-19-28

Vegetables 1119-20

Verbenas 1119-26

Viburnum 1120

Vincas 1126-40

Vines (not specifi-
cally named) . 1119-20
Violets 1125-31-32

MISCELLANEOUS

ArtiBls 1136

Auctions 1134-40

Baskets 1136

Board of Trade 1137

Boilers 1131-38-39-40

Books 1136

Boxes 1137

Buainess Opportuni-
ties 1130

Out Flowers 1134-36

Decorative Greenery

etc 1112-37

Fertilizers.... 1132-36-38

Florists' Letters 1186

Floriata' Supplies ... 1 134

-1136-37-40
Flower Pots, Vases,

Tuba etc. ...1134-37-38
Frutt and 1 lower

Plates 1120

Glass 1139

Glazing Points 1139

GreenhouseCon-

structlon... .1131-39-40
Greenhouse Lumberll38

-1139

Gutters 1138

Hail Insurance 1139

Hoae 1138

Inaecticides . .1119-37-38

-1110

Maatica 1139

Metal Deaigns 1140

Moss 1132-36

Newspapers 1136

Peat 1136

Pipes, Joints and

Valves 1138

Printing 1137

Putty 1139

Sale or Rent 1130

Sash 1138-39

Seed Packets 1120

Stakes 4 Supports ..1124

-1139

Stationery 1137

Tags 1137

Tile 1140

Tools, Implements

etc.. . 1138

Tying Material 1137

Ventilators 1137-38-39-40

Wagon Heater ..1137

Wants 1130

Water Temperer 1 138

Wire 1137

Wire Designs. 1134-35-37

Commercial

Now Beady
for Delivery

See

Advertisement Violct CultUrC
Pagell36. iiv/iwi. wuia.u*^'

usiness Paper
.'usiness Men:
"^•^ Florists' Exchange

112;

Thb F^lorists' Exchange.

AZALEA INDICA

WE MUST HAVE ROOM

At present, every steamer arriving In Phil-
adelphia from Antwerp has on hoard immeuse
quantities of choice pi nts. bought la Belgium
and HnllHnd. under ROPcial personal selection,
by GODFREY ASCHnANN, who has just
returned from his European trip by the
steamer Westernland, arriving in New York
October 10th.

Please read the following; special low
qaotatlons on first-class atock only :

11 to U in., leading
vars. only, such as
Mme. V. S. Cruyeen. Vervieana. Deutsche
Perle, B. A. Alba, Ductor Moore, Apollo,
Empress of India, etc., at tbe rate of
935.00 per haodred.
KlCrS Er,ASXICA,6in.pots.20to241n,

biub, 1^5 (HI per doz
ARAVCARIA E:XGE:L,9A,5H in- POts,

SO cts. ; 5 in. pots, 6o cts.
The fine, b**Hutiful new pnlm

CORVPHA A1TSTRAL,I8,

indin. potR, :^Jin. high,60cts.

CHIPiCSC PRIMROSES, Rupp's

strain, bloom at Chiisimas, 4 in., $5.00 to

$8 0M per 100.

PRI9IVL,A OBCONICA, 4 inch $5.00

per 10 I.
CVPERITS, or UMBRELLA PALMS,

4 in.. $7,110 per 100; 3 in.. $4.iiO per 100.
CVCL,A9IC:M GRAI«iDlPI,ORA,

5 in., $1 50 per doz.

CAL,l.A L.IL,IES, targe plants, showing

buds fl In . $:i 01) per doz.
H4.RDV IVV, 3in. pots, 1 ft., $3,00 per 100.
DRACJ^riA. IKDIVISA, 2!^ in. pots,

»5 " pr imi.
HVDRA^iGEA, pink only. 6 in. pots,

$1.80 per duz, ; 5 in. pots, $1.50 per doz.

When ordering state if pots are wanted.
Cash with order, please.

GODFREY &SCHMANN, o„tl?,V\t.. Phila.,Pa.

WnOLKSALE GROWER OF POT PLANTS.

Agent for O. Van den Plas, Lorchristy,
Belgium, for Azaleas. Rhododendrons, Etc.

CINERARIAS

Benary, Cannell and Sutton's prize atralnB, dwarf and
semi-dwarf, giant flowering, finest colors and shades,
2^10. $2Ht per HII; fia.HO per 1000.

FANSI ES. manimotli. Wi colors, mixed.

DAISIKS (Bellls), giant flowering. 10 colors.

M YO.SOTIS Alpeslrla ^ana Victoria (Forget-me-
not), (la.k blue.

Hardy, etrong plants of each kind, 40ctB> per 100
S3.<-'>0 per 1000. Caeh with order.

SHELLROADGREENHOUSE& SEED CO.. Grange. Md.

Mention the FlorlBta' Exchaniir» when writing

SPEM QUOTATIONS

Of Cyclamen, Primulas, Cinerarias.

CYCLAMEN Persicum Splendena Gtsan-
teani* finest strain In the world. In 4 true colors, well
set with buds, from 3 In. pots, $7.(KI perioo; $60.00 per lOOO;
our selection, mlxtd. $6.(iO per 100; J50.00 per 1000, out
of 4 In. puts, very fine. In bud and bloom, $15.00 per lOO.

CHINESE PRIMROSES, frloRed foliape,
flnett market varieties, from flats, $1.75 per 100; from
•i In. pots. $2X0 per 100 ; from 1.'^; In pots. $3.00 per liXi ;
from 3 In pote. very fine. $5.00 per lOO ; Double White,
lied, and Single Blue, from 3 In. pots, $6.00 per 100.

CINERARIAS Hyb. Max. Grandiflora,
from flats, $1.75 per 100. Satisfaction guaranteed.

PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa.

Ifentlon the Florists* Ezchanire when writing.

AZALEAS

WE are now filling orders for Azaleas, importations of whicli
have arrived in excellent condition. Import prices will
lioid good as long as the stock is not potted ; the varieties we
supply are the most popular sorts suited to the American market,
and we can give you any proportion you wish in the four leaders : —
Mme. Vander Cruyssen, Vervteneana, Deutsche Perle and
Beanhardt's Andrea Alba.

Personal inspection of the stock in Belgium, through our owu
representatives, enables us to offer the best stock obtainable at
bottom prices.

Order now and save heavy express charges later on, as
shipments can at this time be made safely by freight.

FINE BUSHY CROWNS, well set with buds.

10 to 12 inches in diameter $4.50 per doz. ;

12 to 14 " '.' 6 00

14 to 16 " " 7.50

SPECIMEN PLANTS of the leading varieties— $1.00, $2.00, $2.50
each, according to size.

HENHY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut Street, PliilailelDliia.

$35.00 per 100
45.00 '■
55.00 "

and $3.00

MENTION THIS PAPBB.

CINERARIAS

For CHRISTMAS FLOWERING.

We are the largest growers of this beautiful plant
In America and grow tminenae quantities both for
Christmas and Easter. Sales amounting to over 100,000
yearly, which In Itself speak eloquently of our Superior
Strain. a!4 Inch, $2.00 per 100; 3 inch, $3.00 per 100.

WHITTON & SONS,

Wholesale Florists, City & Green Sts., UTICA, N.Y.
Mention the FIorlstB' Exchange when writing.

New Yellow Baby Primrose—

A mate to the Pink Baby; we have the only
stuck iD tbeU.S.;perdoz.,S1.2U; $10perlOO.

New Geranium De Roo IMitting—

A cross between Cloth of Gold and S. A.
Nutt, has yellow folinge and pure duuble
scarlet bloom; $1 20 per doz.; $11) per 100.

New Geranium, Double Snowdrop—

The best indoor and beduinjr double white
Geranium to date; $1.3iJperdoE.; $10 per llH).

7n Vouf nnlDii« All named, all fancy bed-

LM new UOIOUd ders; the3ifor$lor$4airH)

New Goieus Little Gem-Gy-|-'j/^-5;-

plant, very bushy, of pink variegations, 25c. ea.

THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., Morris, III.

Uentlon th* Florists' Bxohanc* wfaaa wiitlB*

AZALEAS, etc.

Just received in excellent condition a large consignment of the best forcing
varieties. Can be safely forwarded by freight before cold weather sets in.
10 to 12 inch Crowns $35.00 per 100; 12 to 14 Inch Crowns
$45.O0 per 100; 14 to 16 inch Crowns $55.00 per 100.

LATANIA BORBONICA

7 incli pots, 6 large character leaves, $1.00 each ; 8 inch pots, 6 to T large character leaves,
$1.50 each; 9 inch pots, 7 to 8 character leaves, $2.00 each.

ARAUCARIA EXCELSA

Fine Stock 16 to 18 inches high, $1.25 eacli.

ROSES

Crimson Ramhler, canes 3 to 5 feet, fine forcinn stock, $12.00 per 100; Hybrid Per-
petual, best forcing kinds, 2 years field crown, $10,00 per 100,

HYDRANGEA, HORTENSIA and RAMIS PICTIS

strong field grown, suitable for 6 or 7 inch pots, $12.00 per 100: stroneir plants $20.00 per 100.

LILIUM LONGIFLORUM, JAPAN CROWN,

6 to 8 inches, $4.50 per 100; .$40.00 per 1000; 7 to 9 inchos $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1000.

HYACINTHS

Unnamed, separate colors, $40.00 per lOtXI.

IRIS KAEMPFERI

(Japan Iris), named varieties, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 pri loOO.

DEUTZIA GRACILIS

Fine forcing stock, 12 to 15 inches high, $4.00 per 100. Fine forcing stock, 15 to 18 inches
high, .$6.00 per 100.

BERBERIS THUNBERCII

Strong transplanted stock, 15 to 18 inches, $3.00 per 100. Strong transplanted atock, 18 to 24
inches, $4.00 per 100.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio.

GERANIUMS.

100.000 OERANICMS, rooted cuttings,
of the best varieties:

Pf r 1(0 Per 1000

Your Selection - ;S1..'i0 $1-^.00

Our !!>elrctioii • J .-i.'i 10.00

Itlnie. r<alleroi - \.-iS 10.00

Only a few PaiiNies left at iWc. per 100 ; f3.oU per

1000. Ca=h wtLh order.

G. A. HARRIS S CO., Delanson, N. Y.

Mention tb* FlorlBta' R'xcbanK« when wrltins.

COLEUS

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

Only the best bedding varieties,
81.00 per 100.

C. OTTO SGHWIBE, Fiorist, Jenkintown, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrUlpg.

Meauuu ui« f i'

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GERANIUMS!

Rooted Cuttings, In Perfect Health and Condition.
Strictly True To Name. ifo

4,QC0 Hme. Chas. Blolin $2 60

10,000 S. A. Nutt 2.00

6,000 Mrs. K. G. Hill 2 60

6.000 La Favorite 2 00

6,000 Single Grant 2 CO

8,010 Double Grant 2 50

l.COO MIsH Fraocea Perkins 3 OO

Nearly fifty other good kinds 2.60

Prompt shipment. Terms, Cath wi. herder.

1000
$20.00
15 00
211.00
16.(0
16.00
20.00

20.00

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U#ntlnn th^ PlnrlntB' i^xchanffe wh«n> wrmtna

J. T. LOVETT,

Little Silver, N. J

.1

JUST

RECEIVED

AZALEA INDICA

Our Azaleas are finer this year than
ever ; they are well budded and in good
shape, bound to give satisfaction. The
varieties are in market sorts only.

Perdnz. 100 10(0

9 to 11 in. diam. $3.50 $25.00 $225.00
10 to 12 " 4.00 30.00 275.00

12 to 14 " 5.00 40.00 375.00

Per doz. 100
14 to 16 in. dlam |6.50 $60.00

ASPIDISTRA, variegated, 10 to 15 leaves,
$1.00 and $1.50 each.
" green, 18 to 20 leaves, 1.25 "

RHODODENDRONS, Specimen plants,
well-budded, 3-4 ft., 3.00 each.
These Bhododendrons are very
showy ; one plant forced well will
decorate a large store window.

KALMIA LATIFOLIA, budded,

35c. each; |3.50 per doz.

18-24 in. high, $6.00 per doz.; 2i^-3 ft. high, $9.00 per doz.; 3-31.^ ft. high,
$15.00 per doz. ; 3%-4 ft. high, $18.00 per doz. ; 4-5 ft., $24.00 per doz.

HYACINTHS FOR POTS.

In the best forcing varieties, named per 100, $5.00 ; per 1000, $45.00

GLADIOLUS $400 Per 1000. 8SI:;?;tl-Iilc'i;BVAr

Hxtra Fine for ForcluK*

BLs iiixuiuLUK* wn«n wnuoc.

Also a Full l^lne of Xullps, Crocus, Blarclssus, Daflodils, etc.

BOBBINK & ATKINS, Rutherford, N. J.

UcnUon tb* riorlsU' Bxchange when wrlUns.

November II, 18'J9

Thb Florists- Exchange.

1129

(ISi) \\ atLTiuool I'apur. — I iiicloBe
you ii Bamjjie of waterproof paper sai'l
to be used by floristB in Great Britain for
sreenliousesln place of glass. Please give
your opinion on same. Do you think
that it allows enough li^ht to pass
through it; and would it do for growing
vegetables a6 well as flowers? Are you
aware of any being used in this countrs '.'
T. B. W.

— The use of waterproof paper as a
covering for greenhouses has not given
good satisfaction, owing to its lack of
durability and to the fact that it ob-
structs so much light that it is not
adapted for growing plants in the Win-
ter. As a covering for movable sash to
be used over cold frames and hotbeds in
the Spring it has some advantages, on
account (jf its cheapness and lightweight,
and it answers very well for use over
plants that are to be hardened or that
are placed in the frames to relieve the
crowded greenhouses in Ajjril and May,
although waterproof cloth is more tfur-
able and cheapest in the end. L. R. T.

(182) Spot on Carnation Buds. —

The disease affecting the buds is the one
known as "spot," and is caused by the
fungus Heteroxporium ecliinulatuw. It
usually attacks plants where thechanges
of atmospheric moisture are great — that
is, where houses have been run very moist
and then allowed to dry out too much.
Another common cause of epidemics
through the work ot this fungus is too
excessive fumigation with tobacco. As
the fungus is a parasite, diseased leaves,
stems and buds should be cut and burned
as soon as they appear. The air in the
houses must be kept as uniform as pos-
sible and a little drier than usual.

Albert F. Woods.

(18;!) Mulching Hose Beds.— I lis-
tened to a discussion between two grow-
ers as to when a mulch should be applied
to rose beds. One grower claimed the
work should be done whenthecropisoff ;
the other when the crop is on. My own
opinion is that when the crop is on is
the best time to perform this operation
for the reason that when the crop is off
the plants and roots are practically at a
standstill, and by putting on a mulch
then, with the first watering the plants
would get an overdose of liquid; the3'
would not have the same working action
a.t that period to take up all thenourish-
ment supplied as thej- would when the
crop is half advanced or close to flower-
ingtime, when theplantsarein full action
and are better abletotakeupstimulants.
E. F. H.

— With regard to the best time to put
a mulch on the rosebeds wemay saythat
this can only be determined by thecondi-
tion of the plants. As to whether they
shotild be off crop or in crop when tlie
mulch is applied, it makes but littlediffer-
ence, for in the growing season the roots
are never at a standstill and the mulch
may be applied when it is needed.

Carnation Ethel Crocker.

Albert .M. Herr, of Lancaster, Pa., is
distributing the following particulars le-
garding this new carnation :

" Ethel Crocker, absolutely the best
pink carnation ever offered the trade.
Flowers with ordinary culture will aver-
age .'! to 31/2 inches in diameter, with a
good strong calyx, and the kind of stem
that the store men like in a carnation.
The color is a, pure rii-h pink, pink all the
time, daylight or art illcial light, and the
shade of pink that hcIIh itHelf on sight.
The plants are as near perfection as it
seems possible to get; and as it blooms
continuously from October 1 to .July 1,
and produces more long-stemmed flowers
to the square foot than any otherknown
variety, it can truthfully be called a busi-
ness carnation for business growers.
The fact that E.(J. Hill & Co. and Robert
Craig & Son were willing to go into this
carnation with me and each of them
plant 6,000 plants of it this season is
perhaps the best recommendation it
could have."

HINTS and HELPS.

Ahclia rupc.<.(ri.s is tlie name of one
■ ■1 I he most pleasing ami satisfactory of
.ill the shrubs, especially from Philadel-
phia southward. During last Winter,
wliich was the most trying for years,
this subject escaped unhurt. It flowers
from midsummer till frost. Many blooms
are to be seen on our plants at the pres-
ent time. Now is the time to put in cut-
tings, make them from the tips of the
growing shoots, and about four inches
long. I'ut them close together, in boxes
of sand, and jilace in the coolest house,
shaded from brightsunshine They root
in a few weeks time, and then should be
put in 2 inch pots, using peaty soil.

Low growing liard.v plants, such as
moss pinks, Cerastinm Biebersteinii and
C.tonientopnni. Silene schafta and many
other pbintH too numerous too mention,
tnay best be increased now by taking up
old plants, or by cutting tufts from
them, divi<ling up and placing the ends
of the gr<)wths with as much stem as
possible attached, into 3-inch pots. The

late next Summer. Sow the seed, three
or four together in 2-inch pots, and put
them near the glass in a cool house after
germinating.

Ficus elastica cuttings put in three
weeks ago will, if the conditions are
favorable, need going over now to pot
up those %vhicli have made roots. Place
them in 3-inch pots and watei sparingly.
The syringe used two or three times
daily will be all that is necessary for a
few days. As soon as the roots take
possession of the soil, shift into larger
pots; this will induce growth in tlie
axils of the leaves of those cuttings
which do not have terminal buds, other-
wisethey are apt to remain in a dormant
condition for a long time.

Cyclamens in this vicinity (Washing-
ton) are .vet in the frames in which they
passed the Summer and are given abun-
dant ventilation at ever.v opportunity.
The cyclamen will stand the leaves to be
frozen stiff without much injury to the
foliage, but the buds suffer a check. A
light airy position indoors should be
prepared for them from now on.

G. W. O.

probabilities are, that at this time roots
will have formed along the stems, espe-
cially on those of the moss pinks and
cera8tiuras,and by potting them up they
will become handsome little plants for
the Spring. Place the pots as thickly as
they will go in a cool frame, and keep on
the sash for a time.

Hardy pinks, Scotch and others, if
old filauts, will be all the better tor a
reconstructing at this time, as the
"grass" will be found to be in the major-
ity of cases on large stems, away from
the crown of the plant. Simply take the
growing points with a goodly piece of
the wiry stem attached and dibble intoa
box of sand. They will root in time to
be potted and plunged in a frame for the
Winter.

The double hardy primroses, P.
acaulis, wliite, pink, yellow and red,
which have been outside all Summer,
will have had their crowns considerably
raised above the surface of the soil and
be in a bad condition to pass the Winter.
They will he all the betterof a good top-
dressingof leaf-soil; or, better still, taken
up and replanted, so that roots which
may form before hard weather sets in
will be safely protected. They will also
be better prepared for quick growth in
the Spring.

Hunnemannia. Sow seed now of
this Californian poppy for cutting from

BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS.

H. P. ANoCiiiMSON Ra-mbi.er ROSES that
are to be forced for next Easter should
be lifted and potted. Use plenty of well-
rotted manure in the soil and pot firm,
then give a good soaking with waterand
put the plants in a cold frame. Should
the Crimson Ramblers be too long to
allow of being placed in a frame, letthem
stay out doors untiltheweatherbecomes
too severe; then put them in a good light
shed until it is time to remove them to
the greenhouse, which will be about the
middle of January next year, as Easter
falls on April l.T. Do not shorten back
the canes any more than is absolutely
necessary; rather tie them round stakes
into shapely plants, as the larger the
quantity of ripened wood left on the
greater the profusion of blooms.

Pans of Paper White Narcissus for
Christmas are better when not forced too
hard. Put them into an intermediate
house and let them come along slowly,
then they will be strong enough to hold
themselves up without too much staking
and tying, which always detracts from
their appearance.

As THE CROP OF Chrysanthemums is
cut the space the plants occupied should
be made available for some other stock
at the earliest moment. Such plants
as are needed for stock may be lifted

and placed In boxes; tliree or tour
plants can be put together, and it saves
timeandsi)aceoverpotting. If the space
vacated is to be used as a bench for pot-
ted plants, then by all means have the soil
carried out and the bench thoroughly
cleaned: as to stand pot plants on the
old soli would not be advisable, the
drainage soon becoming clogged.

MvsoTis (torget-me- not) makes a very
pretty pot plant when well grown, and
not requiring so much flre-heat, this
stock is very profltable. Clumps pro-
cured now and divided up so as to fill
suitable sized pots or pans can be
brought into flower in a tew weeks by a
very gentle forcing. A rather stiff soil
suits the myosotls better than a soil that
is light.

OBITUARY.

Wm. H. Brower.

Wm. Hulse Brower, one of the old-time
florists of New York City, passed away
Friday evening, November .'i, athishome
in Plainfjeld, N. J., where he had resided
for the last quarter of a century.

Mr. Brower was born in New York City
August 4, 1 82G. When a young lad the
family went to Poughkeepsie, N. Y.,
where he spent his boyhood days and
afterwardsbecamea earpenterand build-
er there. In the latter part of 18.'53 Mr.
Brower returned to New Yf)rk, where he
entered into partnership with liisbrother
George, as florists, at To.s Broadway.
After remaining there about a year and
finding the store somewhat cramped for
his growing business, he removed to the
St. Nicholas Hotel. Here the partnership
with his brother was dissolved and an-
other formed with Mr. Chevalier. The
business grew, and subsequently Mr.
Brower became sole owner, Mr. Chevalier
retiring In 18()8. The location of the
store was changed several times. Fi-
nally it was moved in 18(12 from the St.
Nicholas Hotel to its ])resent site at O.TS
Broadwa.y, just beK)w Twenty-third
street, where it is now carried on under the
nameof W. H. Brower & Sons, the father
having, as they grew old enough, taken
histhreesons into partnership with him.

The firm has always been a conserva-
tive one, making no i)retent ions to elabor-
ateness in the matter of display, but it
at all times has kept on hand thechoicest
of stock, showing a great predilection
for old-fashioned flowers, as well as the
most interesting specimens of our native
flora. Approved novelties in green-
house stock as they appeared were al-
ways sure to flnd recognition at the
hands of this concern which was general-
ly among the first to bring new things
to the attention of the bujing public.

The deceased gentleman took a lively
interest in local politics. He was a
staunch republican, and at one time ran
for county clerk of Scotch Plains, N. J.,
being defeated by a small majority.

In hie leisure moments he was an en-
thusiastic fishermaii, Kiiending his vaca-
tions in the Maine Mshing grounds.

Mr. Brower enjoyed g<)od health until
four years ago, when he was suddenly
striclien down, and it was feared that he
would notrecover. He gradually improv-
ed but never fully recuperated. Of late
his health would not permit his regular
attendanceat business. A month ago he
began to grow worse and the last few
dayshewasconflned tohis bed. Bright's
diseasewastheimmediatecause of death.

Mr. Brower had a host of friends all
over the country and was very popular
in all circles. He was a Free Mason, and
a regular attendant at the Congrega-
tional church, of which he was a trustee.
He leaves threesons, — John L. Brower, of
Westwood, N. J.; William I. Brower, of
New York City, and Lorenzo D. Brower,
of Bayside, L. I. — b.v whom the business
will be continued under the style of W.
H. Brower's .Sons. A few mouths ago
Mr. and Mrs. Brower celebrated their fif-
tiethweddinganniversarj' at the home of
their son at Bayside, L. I.

The funeral was held Monday afternoon
from his late residence in Plainfield,
where an impressive sermon was preach-
ed, the reverend gentleman officiating
payinghightribute'to the sterling worth
of the deceased, his magnanimity in dee-
oratingthe pulpit every Sunday, and the
other useful work done by Mr. Brower
during his long and active career.

Sparta, Wis.— M. A. Thayer, the
founder of the Thayer Fruit Farms here,
and for many years president of the Wis-
consin Horticultural Society. isdead. He
was a very popular man in his state.and
his berry bulletins were widely quoted.

1130

The F=i-orists' ExcHHNCe.

Rat6, 10 cents per line (8 words), each toBertlon.
Caeb with order. Thlfl rate applies only to situation
wanted advertlsementa and when eet BoHd, without
display. Display advertisements 11.00 per Incn. Wlien
letters are to be addressed In our care add 10 eta. to
«o?er expense of forwarding.

POSITION wanted, by yuung man. stoKle, ace 22,
-*- three yeurs' exot-rience la t^eneral Kreenh'iuoe
work; best of references. Address Herman
8nyder, 28 Baker Street. Worcester. Mush.

CITUATION wanted, by a flret-claas all atnund
*~-^ florist as foreman on an up-to-date rose «ruw-
IDR establishment, or head gardener on a private
place; steady, sober and hard worker, with tbe
best of references. Michael J. Callahan, Summit,
N. J.

T ROBERTSON, for the last i years Reneral
J* foreman at Florham Farms, Madison, N.J.,
wants position in good private or commercial place;
orchids, roses, carnations and 'mums specialties.
P. O. Box ns, Madison. N. J.

CITUATION ffuutea as gardener and florist; sIorIa,
*^ all round man for gpneral greenhonse stock,
sood prcpaifator, steady position. G. J., care
Florists' Kxchanee.

\r0UNG German. 23, eight years In this country.
■■■ three years' experience I" the florist business,
wishes situation near New York: can give good
reference. Address H. B., Pearl Hotel. 476 Pearl
St . New York.

OITUATION WANTKO, by young man, as asslst-
*~^ ao' OQ flrst-clasB private or commercial place ;
five years' eioerlence In rosea : ase 22: best refer-
ences. Address W. \V.. Box ICS. Glenslde, Pa.

riAHOBNICK. florist. 27, married, no children. 12
^~' years' experience wishes position in private or
commercial place. Address C. \V.. Florist, Madison.
New Jersey.

SITUATION -WANTED

As aalesmau for Boston Market, by a
young man having had experience with a
prominent grower. F. Z., care Florists*
Exchange.

SITUATION WANTED.

By an experienced rarty at foreman or manager of
a Commercial place ; special ly good grower of
roses, carnations. vlu!ets palms and ferns; over
23 years' experience In the florist bufllnees ; 35 years
old. single; capable to build and pipe any modern
house. Please write for particulars.
FLORISX,
Box 136, ^irestport, Conn.

HELP WIKTED.

"WANTED.

Two young men for rose and carnation
houses.

F. BURKI. Bellevne, Pa.

^VANTEO.

Night fireman on steam boilers, must
be experienced as such, sober, and have
references from former employers.

8. J.

REl'TEIl,

■wresterly, R. I.

W^ ANTED.

An up-to-date florist for store; must be a
man of good address and appearance and ex-
perienced in malciog up higb-class floral work ;
tlrst-clasa references required. Address atonce

SMITH & f EXXERS,

US Euclide Ave.« Cleveland, O.

WANTEO.

Two flrst-class men for a retail flower store ;
only Al men considered. Address, giving
experience, salary and reference,

J. H. XROY,

388 Fifth Ave., N. Y. City.

IJVANTEO.

A flrat-claiB. eueruellc man is willing to accept a
position 119 forem«n nr manager of nursery; fully
undertttaods t^e wholesale business and has a
larKe ac<iualntaiice amone tbe trude. Is sober,
indiistrldus. 'wa> up on prop»KHtlim, with sufficient
executive ability to manage large Interests.

Address MANAC^ER,

CaNSel ^urHery Co.*
Biortli Clayton, Ohio.

WANTED.

As working foreman, a good practical man
to takecnarge of and grow roses, carnations,
vl leie, and general florists' stock ; mu^^t he
sober and have good references from last
employer; married man with small family
preferred. Call in pers n or write, giving all
particulars, also wages expected, with house,

.rOSEPH TOWELI., Pateraon, N.J.

Mention tb« Florlsta' Excbaos* when wrlUnc.

MISGELLIIIEOOS WINTS.

Rate $1 per Inch. No adv. less than 50c.

WANTED.

Some second-hand glass. Sizes
6x8 and 16 x 24.

Address Box 213, Mount Vernon, N.Y.

Century Plant Wanted

(Agave Americana.)
One in flower or about to bloom.

G. K.,
Care Florists' Exctaangre.

BUSIIIESS OPPORTUNITIES.'

Bate 81 per Inch. Ko adv. less than 50o<

wlihln iOdaye. Any
one waotlng a retail traae can h&ve a place or -lUXi to
5000 feet of glass. In the suburbs of New York, for very
little money, call at once and Investigate: about
llOJ.OOcatb win ImyV

L. USslNG, 53W.28thSt., New York.

IF YOU HAYB $400 00

You can double it in one minute by buying my
(freenhouae ; 400U feet glass, dwelling and gar-
den ; no competition; big opportunity lor
florist or lettuce grower, and big bargain tor
quick acceptance.

G. D., care FloristB' Exchange.

FOR SALE.

A well-established florist's business, wilh
over 5000 tt. of glass, situated in a growing
and thriving town, centrally located, and
doing a nice business. A bargain, if you
speak quick. Write for particulate.

l,ock: box 703,

Cobblesklll, ^. V.

FOR sai^e;.

Florist business, store next (o K. R. Depot in
an Eastern city of 100,UI0 inhabitants. It
dtsired will sell also gieenbouse plant of 3010
feet of glass, with frames, horse, wagon, house
and land.

G. M., care Florists' Exchange.

FOR SALE.

Our stock of field, flower and vetretable
seeds, flx'ures, wagons, teams, good will, &c.
located at No. 114 North Market street, Nash-
ville, Tennessee; business esiablisbed eleven
years and payiog. Also residence with ten and
one-half acres two mi es south of this city ;
place is in tbe best "t condition, two wel e,
gasolene engine, water tanks, three green-
houscs.eleven hotbeds, 21 to 70 feet long, with
sash; two stables, servant's n cm, hennery, coal
and feed rooms, all in good order; water piped
pretty well over the place. It will take $2u.i 00
to buy the place and business, which uujiht to
go together. If interested write or make in-
quiries. Will sell either business or residence
separately.

FRIXH & CO., Xaslivllle. Tenn.

Mention the Florleta' Exchange when writing.

BEARD8VILLE, III.— O. L. Mallory has
leased the Heinz farm and greenhouse,
and has taken possesBion of same.

MiLWAiiKEp:, Wi8.— The name of the
firm of Ellie & Pollworth has been changed
to C. C, Pollworth, and the business will
hereafter be conducted under the latter.

FiNDLAY, C— Mr. Swan will open a
flower store here on South Main street.

CATALOGUES RECEIVED.

Albert M. Hkrr, Lancaster. Pa.— Price List
of Hei r's Pansies.

THBCASPELLNnRSEBY Co, North Clayton,
O. — Price List of rfurplus Cherry and Pium
Trees; also Apple Seedlings and Apple Grafts.

St. Paul.

Market Notes.

Trade bas been iiuusiially good in
all lines. But while tbe prices of nearly
every known article of manufactured
merchandise have been raised, we hear of
no increase in prices of florists' products.
Tbe demand for good stock is increasing
daily and in some lines the supply is
wholly inadeciuate to meet it. Retail
pricesare no higher, however, than they
were two vears ago. Wholesale jiriees
have increased a little. Coal has ad-
vanced GO per cent, over last year's prices ;
glass and iron pipe are 100 per cent,
higher, lumber and labor are from 25 to
.">0 per cent, higher. If florists are to be
benefited by improved conditions prices
must be raised. If they are not the flo-
rist business will retrograde instead of
advancing with the rest of the commer-
cial world. Pardon this digression in
news notes, but a warning like this seems
necessary at this time. In unity there is
strength. If the retailers and wholesal-
ers in every community will agree to
maintain prices at a certain standard the
buying public will pay those prices. A
word to the vs'ise is sufficient. CJhrysan-
themums are very much in evidence and
meet with ready sales. Retail prices
range from $1.50 to .^5 per dozen, ac-
cording to the variety and size of bloom.
Roses are very plentiful, retailing at .f 1
to .f 1.50 per dozen, the most of them go-
ing at the lower named figure. Beauty,
on thecontrary,are in limited supply ami
great demand. Prices on tliise lange
from f3 to $5 per dozen, (.'arnatiuns
appear to be late and are coming in
slowly, with an under supply all of the
time. Good ordinary stock retails at
50c. per dozen. Violets are arriving quite
freely and meet with ready sales at 35e.
to 50c. per bunch of 25. Smilax and as-
paragus are rather scarce with hardly
enough coming in to meet the demand.

Bouquet green has made its appear-
ance, being used in several store decora-
tions. Reports from the "green'' district
indicate a limited supply this year. The
pickers in many ca.ses demand double the
usual amount asked for their labor.

News Jottiugs.

Cupid has invaded the florists'
ranks and claimed O. Olsen, of Holm &
Olsen as his latest victim.

A. H. Bunde is building two new
houses on Maria avenue, having rented
his old houses on the Hudson road to Mr.
Miller, who will grow vegetables.

D. Vi. Brant, of Forest (Hen, was a re-
cent caller, as was Mr. Wheeler, repre-
senting J. 0. Vaughan.

Soft coal is now selling at $4.85 per
ton against $3.05 last season. Unless
favored with a mild Winter the fuel bills
will be tlie largest in several years.

Northrup, King & Co., of Minneapolis,
have recently put in a Brown Bag Filling
machine. L. L. May & Co. have also put
in another, making three now in opera-
tion in their estahlLslniient. They have
two packet making machines and have
ordered another one from the Fast.

Recent callers in the seed trade were
W. H. Small, of Evansville, Ind.; J. M.
Kimberhn, of Santa Clara, Cal., and B.
F. Brown, of F'itchburg, Mass.

L. L. May has recently purchased a
farm of 2-iO acres, located about 15 miles
from this city. This will be devoted to
growing nursery stock and seed. He
will also erect a range of modern green-
houses for growing cut flowers.

Veritas.

Newport, R. I.

Election and Weddings Uppermost.

At the Newport (R. I.) municipal
election, held November 7, Thomas J.
Gibson, the senior member of the firm of
Gibson Bros., was re-elected as first
councilman on the republican ticket in
the second ward, an honor which he well
deserves for the independent stand he
has taken on all public questions coming
before that body during the past two
years.

The James R. Kecne estate, on Bellevue
avenue, has been sold to Mrs. Richard
Gambrill, of .\ew York. It is reported
that a handsome residenceis to be erected
thereon ; the one formerly standing was
burned to the ground some 17 years ago
The greeidiouses on that property have
been occupied by Siebrecht & Son.'of New
York, for several seasons.

On November 8 Charles W. Cowles son
of florist James S. Cowles, was married
to Sarah Ann Mereditli, at Emanuel
Church, the service being performed by
the rector, Rev. Emory H. Porter The
couple left on the afternoon train tor a
week's sojourn in and around Boston

The decorations for the wedding of
Miss Susan Willing to F. C. Lawrence Jr

November 2, was in charge of J. M.
Hodgson; plants and flowers were used
in large quantities both at the church
and at the bride's home, where a wed-
ding liri'akfast was served. Gardenias,
valli'V, lo.se,^ and chrysanthemums were
the principal flowers used.

Alexander MacLellan.

Providence.

Trade NeTvs.

Business this week has only been
fair; there is an abundance of stock on
hand of good quality. With the return
of cool weather the prosjiccts arc encour-
aging for a good I'.ill Imsinfss; several
social functions scheduled for tliis month
will greatly help out for the poor busi-
ness done these warm days.

Chrysanthemums are very much in evi-
dencej and the finest blooms brought
into this market are from Farquhar
Macrae's greenliouses. The following is
what is heard more than once in a day
in the stores:

" What is the price of the chrysanthe-
mums'.'" "These are 10c. , tho.se 20c.
each." "And carnations'?" "Twenty-
five cents per dozen." "Give me one
dozen carnations."

This illustrates the story of the chrys-
anthemum business; the blooms make
a fine showing but hang fire. The earli-
est ones sold best. Alex. Millar disposed
of a house of chrysanthemums during the
October wedding season; he is also
growing cyclamen very exten.sively and
will have a choice lot in for Christmas
trade.

T. O'Connor has a north house of
Jerome Jones tliat he can keep for Christ-
mas. John Macrae has some fine Bon-
naffou.

Roman hyacinths and Paper White
narcissus have made their appearance in
the market in limited quantities.

Jottings.

James McGinley, gardener for Mrs.
B. B. Knight, is dangerously ill with
imeumonia.

Arrest of a Palm Swindler.

B.y a clever piece of detective work
D. W. McCord was instrumental in caus-
ing the arrest of a jiaim swindler. He is
evidently the same person who has been
operating tljrougli the East, as the de-
scription given in a former issue of the
E.xchange corresponded with that of the
man. When arrested he gave the name
of Edwin White, claiming to be a gar-
dener from Sheffield, England. He is 25
years of age.

Marriage Bells.

The cards are out for the wedding
of Miss Renter, daughter of S. J. Renter,
of W'esterly ; the event to take place on
November 15, at Christ EpLscopal Church,
Westerly, R. I.

visitors in Town,

L. D. Bry rant, representing A.H. Hews
& Co., No. Cambridge, Mass., and Walter
Mott, of Philadelphia. Walter is always
successful in bringing together several of
the craft, the evening he is in tow-n, for
the purpose of bowling. A. M.

Newburyport, Mass.

Kent & Marsh li.-ivc several extra fine
seedhng carnations wliirh .ire doing well,
of good color and size, with long stiff
stems.

J. A. Keuiston, the dahlia grower, re-
ports the largest sales of dahlias he has
ever had this season.

.los. Freeman, of Amesbury, Mass., has
torn down his' buildings, and sold the
glass, boilers and piping to Benj. Gale,
on the Rocky Hill road, who intends
going into early vegetables and bedding
plants. I. P. Heusey.

Pittsburg.

Trade conditions Imve not changed
very much the past week, but may be
said to be rather slower than during the
week previous. Stock is still becoming
more abundant. Chrysanthemums are
in their glory, but the demand is not any
too great and prices are very low. It is
rather diflicult to sell many at high
prices, say from $2 per dozen upwards,
but those from 50c. per dozen to $1 and
$1.50 go readily. Some very fine blooms
were cut the past week — the best so far.

Very choice carnations are now in, and
$1.50 per 100 seems aboutthe best price,
retailing at from 35c. per dozen up.

Supt, Falconer, of Schenley Park ; John
Bader, Fred. Burki and J. Koerbel, of
Jeanette, are on their way East to at-
tend the chrysanthemum shows.

E. C. Reineman.

November 11, 1899.

Thb F^lorists' Exchange.

1131

mim%

New York vs Flatbiish. — At Siegel's
alle.vs, corner of Washington anrt Sauds
streets, Brookl.vn, X. Y., the concluding
match between these two teams was
pla.ved last Saturday night. The result
proved a victorj' for the New Yorkers,
the3' winnJTigthesecondand third games.
Hatbusli had the best of it in the first
game, after which the New Y'orkers
changed their tactics Uy rearranging the
names on tlie board. It would seem
that generalship has some weight in a
ten-pin game even, for after the captain's
name was placed at the head of the list
better scores prevailed, and the Flat-
bush boys were beaten unmercifully.
The first game was played with five men
on a side, and the last two games with
six.

The individual scores are as under :

NEW YORK.

12 3

A.S.Burns 128 139 11.5

P. O'Mara 1J4 137 157

F. Traendly )(il 179 168

T. Roehrs 9a 176 142

T. LanK 151 154 1U6

C. Schenck 151 144

Total 613 936 832

FLATBC8H,

1 2 3

P.Rlley 166 117 146

A. Zeller 122 105 131

L. Schmutz 127 11 3 86

J.I.Kajnor 151 97 115

E. Dailledouie 14U 118 llii

D. y. Mellis 134 167

Total B96 674 745

The spectators that had assembled to
witness the match took advantage of a
vacant alley and rolled' a couple of
games, putting up the foUowiug scores:

1 2

Siebrecht 109 137

Le Moult li'4 IBS

Shaw 123 114

Donlan 118 141

Weir 64

Marshall 121 llo

Butterfleld 147 llll

Stewart 92 104

Lanxjahr 78 84

Penman 82

At the close of the match a bountiful
lunch was enjoyed by the entire com-
pany, and before departing for home the
Flatbiish crowd gave three ringingcheers
for the conquerors.

Chicago. — The Florists' Bowling Club
score for November 3 is as under:

12 3 4

Henderson 166 150 153 170

Degnan 147' 150 148 144

BallufT 170 126 135 130

Winterson 174 126 l;i4 170

Krietling.... 135 120

A. L, Vaughan Ii9

SweiKert 133

Hartshorne Ill

Kelday 87

JoH.N Degnan, Scorer.

West Hoboken, N. J. — The bowling
Bcires of the North Windsor Florist Club
for November S are as follows:

12 3 4

Conrad Dietz 122 IM 125 162

Paul Fischer 118 141 127 134

M.Hansen 118 174 118 141

John Birnie 135 112 95 14 1

C. Waahe 129 118 131 1!)6

Wm. Hillebrecht 115 95 115 144

H. Baumann 109 1011 121 117

T. Fiesser.: 101 109 131 135

Otto Grundmnn 121 132 147 146

H. C. Steinhoft 1(H 142 122 1.56

K. Wittmann 116 119 131 126

L. Hansen 116 91 126 125

Geo. Kogne 144 158 12i 135

Geo. Brown 166 167 112 116

New Vork. — Monday night the follow-
ing scores were rolled by the members of
the New York Club:

F. Traendly 132 136 1.56

P.O'Mara 133 169 129

A.S.Burns 150 166 169

T.Lang 171 125 168

C. Schenck 102 122 1.51

J. A.Munda 132 122 126

W. H. Siebrecht 140 88 104

H. A. Bunyard 110 106 116

J. LanK 71 106 128

J. YounK 100 97

C. B. Weathered 106

J. A. Penman 86 127 107

W.J, Stewart 1II6 105 86

M. Hart 90 106 114

Buhler 107 »1 124

THE TV^HRQUIS

100,000 ALREADY SOLD.

uTTHE American Beauty of Carnations." The finest pink Carnation ever introduced
Size, Fragrance. Stem and Habit, ideal. An absolutely continuous bloomer. It wil
much per square foot of bench space as the best of the older varieties
Strong rooted cuttings, March delivery, $10.00 per lOO ; $7.'j.00 per 1000.

In Color, Form,
n(^t you twice as
You caimot alTord to be without it.
For sale by

H. A

DREER, Philadelphia. BOBBINK & ATKINS, Rutherford, N J. JOHN N. MAY, Summit, N.

VAUQtIAN'S SEED STORE, New York and Chicago. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. V.
Mention C. W. WARD, Queens, N. Y. A. ROLKER & SONS, New York.

ThiH Paper. F. DORNER & SONS CO., Lafayette, Ind, E. Q. HILL & CO., Richmond, Ind.

AMERICA

S5 per lOOt $40 per 1000.

Rooted Cuttings, Spring delivery. Place
your order at once and get early struck cut-
tings. Also a full list of Commercial varieties
of Carnations.

WM. MURPHY.

5ta. F., Cincinnati, O. Carnation Specialist
Mention the Florists' Exchange wbeo writing

FOR SALB.

2000 Scott, 2000 McGowan, 1000 Tidal
Wave CarDBtions ftoni Benches, 1000
Smllax, extra good. 1000 M. Louise
Violets, 500 Maid and Urlde Roses, strong
stock, chL-ap for cash; giving up greenhouses.
G. L., care of FloriBte' Exchange.

Springfield, Mass.

L. D. Robinson, .Ir., has completed his
first greeidiou.'ie and will embark In the
llorists' liusincKs. At jn-esent he will
Kr(jw carnations only. His stock is look-
ins' very fine. 'J'hc Charles K. Miller Co.
are making a s|>cii,ilty of violets this
season. Buckleton & < hetham have the
finest roses grown in this city this sea-
son, Miller has them. W. I.. Chapell has
his window lined with spruce boughs,
which make a fine backing for their chrys-
anthemums. Aitken makes a fine show-
ing of chrysanthemums: his carnations
this year are better than usual. Fairfield
has a good display of house plants, be-
sides his usujil good showing of flowers.
H. ('. Il.iriiiltiPTi has his usual quantity of
chrysantlieniuins. C. F. Wright will give
his "attention to mushrooms and novel-
ties in pot plants. Wm. Schlatter & Sons
are very lui.sy this season; their .stock of
house plant^s is in fine condition, also
their chrysanthemums and carnations,
o; which they make a specialty. J. W.
Adams & Co. have been very busy with
their nursery business and planting bulbs.

The .Agriculture store has made a spe-
cial featuie this .\utumn of window dis-
plays according to the season; their
husking bee scene was a gem. .fust now
their ample windowsare filled with chrys-
anthemum plants. Their bulb business
this season has been ahead of former
ones. G.

Reader, this la .rourcolunm. Let us know
what you are doing. It will keep your nam.
before your lellow-craftsmen and Intere.t
many.

Denver, Col.— Oecar Rchulz, a florist of Ivy-
wild, died suddenly, November 1.

Agrlcaltnral College, Mich.- C. A. Warn n,
a youngct lored man, basaccepted the position
of assistant ill horticulture in BookerT. Wash-
ington's school for negroes at Tuskagee, Ala.

Manchester, Va.— Mann & Brown bad the
floral decoTatlons for the Presidential party
during its sojourn here. The work was taste-
fully extcuted and excited very favorable
newspaper comment.

Lexington, Ky.— Hcnaker, the florist, has
been makinvraome improvements in his store,
by introOiR-ing electric light. Unit g the walls
witli handsome mirrors, and otherwise orna-
menting the interior.

Ogdenitborg, N. Y.— Frank Bean, Jr., died
October 29 of lockjaw, caused by stepping on
a rusty nail and neglecting ihe wound.

Mr. Bean was born in this city and was 58
years old. For 3l) years he had conducted
greenhouses. He was a genial, kind-hearied
man. His father, Frank Bean, Sr., died two
weeks ago at the age of 96 yean.

CARNATION PLANTS!

We have 8,000 POTTED PLANTS ot Scott, Eldorado and McQowan,

which we will olTer until sold at

$4.00 per 100.

500 for $15.00

1000 for $30.00

ADIANTUM CUNEATUM.

Fine plants, 2% inch pots, $4.00 per 100; S% inch pots, $8 00 per 100;
4 inch pots, $10.0 J per 100. Large plants, 4 inch pots, $12.50 per 100.

EDW. J. TAYLOR, Southport, Conn.

M»Titlnn tb» tnor1»t»' ICxrhanir»» wh*>n w-rltlne

300 handsome plants. 3 lo 3 feet, laishy, at

S8.00 per 100.

These would muke an effective hedge.

W. P. BRINTON, - Cristiani, Pa.

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APPLE SEEDLINGS,

2-16to3-lG..

HOME

GROWN

..13.00.

APPLE GRAFTS.-No.l. Straight Root, 13.00.
No. 1. Whole Koot Branched, $5.00.
Our Brafta are put up by workmen of long experience
and will be packed In moss within frusi-pruor caBea.
"We will quote special prices on Api'les, Peaches Pears,
Asparapus, and all small fruit plants, fruit tree stocks
and seeds and (,'uar. ntee our prices as low as the grade
of stock can he purchased.

THE CASSEL NURSERY CO., North Clayton, Ohio.

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LACE F£RN

POLYSTICHl'M
WOLLASTONl

Is finer than Boston Fern, and useful for highest
grade of design wurk, ferneries, etc.; keeps freeh In
water for 14 days and more. Planted between Smllax
la very protltahle. First »lze. young plants. $4.00 a 100 ;
second, |6 (X) a lOO ; third. *IO,Ou a \m ; specimen, froods,
IS In., 50c. each; 21 In.. fl.OO each. Sample box, by
mall, containing 10 plants In ahove sizes. $l 00.

Cultural dlrectluDB on application Cash with order.

ALBERT KII&PPER, Frankfort, Phiia., Pa.

CI.E.TIATIST.

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FIELD..
GROWN

CARNATIONS'

Fine, 2d size

McGowan. $2

100; 816a IWO

VIOLKTS, PrincpFso! Wales, to close out, larpe

cliiraiis. $4 p*T UK); 75 L. Campbell, large. $2,

fiUSTAV PITZONKA. - Bristol. Pa.

p p ^% |k| Q A fine assortment for florlsta'
I" ^^ f^ in ^7 use, from Stands In. potB. Also

Selnginelln Emmelinna, and Reticulata Aurea,

4 TperiiN A llcinirfiliuN. SiS.OO per 100.
BABY PKl,>IUOSES, from 3 Inch. $4.00 per 100;

fiom 4 Inch, f^troiig, i^w per 100.
PEI,AK<i<>M r^l?'. in 6 best commercial varle-

tlep. mixed, from 'i inch, |3.00 per 100. aui. from 4 Inch,

16.00 per 100.

J. G. EISELE. - Philadelphia, Pa.

a)tb AND ONTARIf) STS.

CHOICE FERNS

Full Bushy Plants for Jardinieres. p^^^^Q

Pieris Ti-emiila, 2-Inch f3.00

3>^lnch 500

Lygodiiim fScandens. 21nch 3.00

•* 3H-in 5.00

MIxfd. 10 best hardy aortp, 2 and 3-lnch 4.00

100 FeriiH. In lOO sorts, correctly named. In 3

aua 4-Inch pots 10.00

100 Ferns, In 10 sorts, pretty plants. In flats,

mailed 1.25

Peperntiiia Arifolia and Argyrea, bushy,

rilnch 3.00

Nephrolepit* BoHioDieDsiH, strong, 3-Inch. 5.00
1'2 ** WasliiDKtouienttiB. Qnest

new, hold grower, for decorators. 5-In.-3 ft. . . 5.00

12do.,4-lLCh 2,00

6 do., mailed. 21.^-In 1.00

Also strong from flats, for potting now,

lOOriematis Paiiiciilata, mailed 1.25

100 Begonia Vernon. 6 varieties, mailed 1.25

Carefully packed. Cash with order.

JOHN H. LEY, Goodhope, Washington, D C.

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WASHINGTONIENSIS

Ttae GIANX among NEPHROLEPIS FERBiS.

You can't make a mistake in investing One Dollar in four strong plants of it, which in
six months will make fine, 8i.t feet high, gracetui, decorative plants. Free by mail.

IT- STUIDER, Anacostia, ID.C-

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ESTABLISHED 1859.

THOS. W. WEATHERED'S SONS,

Horticultural Architects and Builders,

MANUFACTURERS OF

GREENHOUSE HEATING AND VENTILATING APPARATUS,

The " Weathered " Conical Boilers (7 sizes), Self-Feeding Boilers,

and the "Weathered" Improved Sectional Boiler, 1899 Model,

For Water or Steam Heating.

cp|un A PFUTS

FOR CATALOGUE. Office: 46 and 48 Marion St. (New Elm St.) New York.
McoUoD tlM Florists' Exchansw when wrltlii«.

1132

The F^lorisxs' ExcHHNce.

SPECIAL OFFER OF

Bardy Pompon Gtrysaiillieniunis

Two each, well rooted cuttlntrs of Stliilfterent old
and new vtirleilea, guud assortmeni of colore,
postpaid, for $1.00.

R. VINCENT, Jr., & SON,

White Marsta, Md.

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CHRYSANTHEMUMS

stock plants of POLLY ROSE (pure
wliite Glory of the Pacific), the best early
white on the market. Certificated. $1.00 per
dozen; $7.00 per 100.

A. J. VREELAND,

200 West Side Ave.. Jersey City, N. J.
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'MUMS

SXROI«G.
STOCK. . .

READY NOW

At .50 Ota. per 13, $3.60 per 100,
BernmanD, Pneiflc, VThllldin, Belle of
Captlewoodi Bonnaflbn, Ermluilda,
Jone§. Cash, Please.

H. BRAUT& SON, METROPOLITAN, L. I.

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CHRYSANTHEMUMS $1°^!^^.

Wiilb awiike tiuribts pltase note date upon
which LAST blooiufl were cut from the tollow-
in(f varieties; after whicb, to be honest to your-
gplf V"ii. ehnnid invent in PHra*'.

I»I. de Montmortt Oct. 8 per doz. $1.50

Willow Broo flargeflne

white

Harrj A .Pnrr. fine yellcw

(ilory ol ihe Pacific

J<udy flari-iptl* fine pink " 14,

(leo. ?S. Knib " ""

Berffmnun '*

Wliilldiu "

October fSiintiibine. large

flnf* yellow "

I>l.llentlersoufdeep yellow"

Ai ibia oat-e, Oct. iSth, Ivory is just ready to
cut; above Hrcall earlier than Ivory.

1500 eacb Hector aud Evelina
Cartiatlou Plants Uft, tine pianie, $t>.uu
per IH); $.S(i.oU per lOlMi; 2)00 for $90.00.

H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md.

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10.

3.00

14,

».0U

14.

1.00

14.

3.00

13,

L.'iO

IB.

1.00

18,

1.50

18.

3.00

18,

1.50

♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦<

♦

♦ Stock Plants of-

►♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ >

Caah with Order,

♦ J. B. KELLER SONS
Rochester, N. Y.

I

♦

Chrysanthemum ♦
POLLY ROSE I

Best of all early whites. J

« 20 cents each; $2.00 per dozen. 1
" "" ~"" "~" ♦

. I

♦ Rochester, N. Y. ♦

♦ ♦♦♦♦ *♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ »♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»

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To Plant After Early 'Mums

SMI LAX.

For Easter trade, when all green is scarce.
Strong plants, from 2H in. pots, $:;.5o per 100.

VIOLETS.

EXTKA LARGE FIELD-OROWN CLOMPS OF

Princess of Wales $8 00 per 100.

California $6.00 per 100

These are well budded and will give imme-
diate returns.

CHRYSANTHEMUM STOCK.

All Ihe leading sttind-ird sorts and iioveltiea
List ot varieties iind price on application.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich.

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ADOO FIBRE and
ADOO LIQUID

Vill do all lh»l ii cUimrd
II Inltlligtnlly Uwd J* ,■*

TRY THEM !

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New Orleans.

With six montliB of hot, dry weather
and a late .Spring, all kinds ot stock are
only fair this year. Nothing has done
extra well. Gardens as well as com-
mercial establishments show the effect
of our dry Summer. Already we have
had a little taste of white frosf, but not
enough to do any serious damage. This,
we hope, will bring on rain.

Never have chrysanthemums turned
out so badly as this year. Late varieties
have bloomed almost as early as the
earliest kinds. Such sorts as Marion
Henderson, Merry Monarch, Glory of the
Pacific, Mrs. Henry Koljinson were
hardly worth cutting. They were burned
up, and turned black before being half
developed. Those that were not dis-
budded gave best results. Some were
covered with glass, but thev fared very
little better. These conditions were
caused by the hot drying wind in Oc-
tober. Some of the growers state they
will not raise any more chrysanthe-
mums, but C. Hoist, near the cemetery,
says his stock was never better. He cut
about 0,000 fine flowers from open
ground. His best blooms sold quickly
at $3 perdozen. Mr. Holstgrows mostly
all his own varieties. The past six years
he has been raising seedlings that would
stand our climate. These he obtained
from Kate Brown, H.Cannell and several
other early kinds. He grows several
hundred seedlings every year, and al-
ways manages to get one or two good
ones. Some of his plants were carrying
30 flowers each.

E. Valdejo covered his plants with
glass. Robinson and Jessica were his
best kinds. M. Cook, U. J. Virgin, J. St.
Mard and Mrs. Muller all had i)lenty to
cut for the first, but the flowers were
more or less burned.

Dahlias were very good this year. E.
V. AnBeinann had a Held of these that
sold well. We still have some people
that alwa.vs want white dahlias, and
who will not take chrysanthemums or
roses.

Business on All Saints' Day this year
was very good. Natural flowers were
in greater demand than ever before.
Dried work is going out of fashion ; large
dried, made-up specimens did not sell.
Every year we see new florists turning
up on this day. Some grow just for this
occasion. Roughly speaking, there must
have been at least from thirty to forty
thousand dollars spent on natural
flowers on All Saints' Day. Large
chrysanthemums sold best; theybrought
$:? to f 4 for good stock ; carnations,
.')0c. to 75c. per dozen: roses, .|!2 per
dozen. Witli few exceptions, the large
chrysanthemums were all imported.
Mississippi flowers were very poor this
year — not much better than our own.
Harry Papwokth.

Miami, Fla.

Nature has painted the acalypha here
with richest Autumnal tints. These
plants are always lovely, but during the
Autumn and Winter months their foliage
is brighter and richer. There are no in-
sect pests here to bother the plants, and
they make great shrubs, 6 feet in height
—a perfect mass ot foliage. A. tricolor,
A. triumphans, A. mosiaca are used for
hedges where tall plants are wanted.
Where a low, rich hedge is desired A.
marginata is employed, such a hedge
being very handsome.

Dickerson & BeUlen are preparing for
the tourist season, which begins January
10, at the opening of the Royal Palm, anil
closes about April 10. They are planting
roses, carnations, smilax, asparagus and
bulbs for their out flower trade. Hya-
cinths, nar('isHns;uid ciillas are an experi-
ment as yet. bill tlicy liope for success.

The IT. S. DciiartiiK'iit of Agriculture
has an experimental station here, and
has sent several hundred Bermuda lilv
bulbs to be planted on rich hammock
land. If the trial should prove a success
southern Florida will in the future pro-
duce this grand lily for the United States
trade, instead of Bermuda. All varieties
ofcrinmnsaud amaryllis do grandly in
this locality. Why not lilies?

Around this city are some of the finest
trucking lands in the world. Several of
llie truckers are planting from one to
two iitmdred acres of tomatoes, many
acres being already set. Egg plants are
also cultivated in large numbers and
numerous plants are just coming into
bloom now. Cucumbers are being plant-
ed, as are Irish potatoes and beans.

Phyllanthus.

HOLLY'Vaughan's XXX Brand.

For the laet four years they've

6 /f^ HE Holly situation changes nearly every y(ar. — .

§1 begun 10 bring It Into ibe country towns like potatoes. Every mat has taken
A to cutting his own— or some other man's Holly, and packs It well, badly or in-
differently, or any old way. Tbe result Is very bad for the retail florist. When
~ we first started tbe Holly buirlDesa, in itSO. our buyer contracted for a man's grove
and rut the beat and sorted it himself, and established Vaugban's XSX Stuck as a
brand worth having. Some years it has been the best In the Market; all years It ha'-
W been as good as any. Its average; Is hlgb. l)ut we wondered why so many culls would
i) show up when we Inspected our car lots (to sell tn peddlers at half rates) and last fall
O our Mr. Vaughan located this town market Holly system, and cut It off from our
4| man We are buying and packing our Holly In the woods ourselves, and It costs
7| more money, but It Is worth to the retailer a lot more than It costs. A aooA case
11 of Holly 18 easily worth Ten Dollars, while cull stock can't be
J? given nway.

W We can suggest delivery dates which will keep you In good supply on the best

O days for selling Holly. Our prices are not advanced. How much can you use ?

84-86 Randolph St.. CHICAGO.
14 Barclay St., NEW YORK.

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VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE,

for

Lycopodium.
Bouquet Green,
Princess Pine,
Olub Moss,
Wreatliing,
Mistletoe,
Soutliern Pines;

and all '

Holiday Stock. '

DELAWARE

HOLLY

OF THE BEST GRADE

from the swamps, wjth
bri>!ht green foliKtre

AND WELL BERRIED

Orders will now be received for shipments which will go forward
fresh packed at the proper time. For prices .and terms address

ALEX. PULLEN, -""f ,lN!f|:f,t"«. MIIFORD, DEL

liBEEII GBLIII

New crop now ready,

FINEST BRONZE

From cold storage,

FOR PRICES ADDRESS

THE INTRODUCER.

HARLAN P. KELSEY,

Buiiding°" Boston, ^ass.

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SPHAGNUM MOSS

Dry or green. $l.CO per 5-barrel bale.
Cash with Order.

H. R. AKERS, Chatsworth, Buriinqton Co., N.J.

M<^ntlon the Florletw Exchange when writing.

St. Louis.

Trade News.

Our wholesalers make different re-
ports as to the state ot their business,
some stating there is overabundance of
all cut flowers; others reporting clean
sales and, in some instances, a small
shortage of stock. Beauty are coming
in freely now: they have been very scarce
lately — a week or so ago the commission
men had almost forgotten what they
looked like. The supply of roses in gen-
eral is equal to the demand at 2c. to ic.
Carnations seem to hold up well, selling
out good and clean at from Ic. to 21/2C
for fancy. Chrysanthemums are now
quitepleutifuland priceshave gone down
considerably. Tbe very best flowers
bring about 15c.

Reports ot sales of chrysanthemums
among retail men are also at variance;
some dealers report them selling better
than last year, others not as good: some
can sell only choice flowers, others have
the biggest call for medium grades. Vio-
lets sell well at .")0c. to (30c. per 100 for
California.

Chrysanthemum plants are not going
any too well and numbers are being
hauled around the streets.

We cannot see that the wave ot pros-
Iierity, in which the country is now en-
gulfed, is affecting the local florist or
nursery l)usines8.
ShoAv Matters.

J. J. Beneke, general manager of
show, reports satisfactory progress both
as to plants and date, and expects, with
good weather, to have a successful and
paying exhibition. Exhibitors can begin
to place their plants by 10 o'clock Mon-
day, thus affording ample time for satis-
factory arrangement. Mr. Beneke de-
sires exhibitors to note Rule 2, which, he
says, will be strictly enforced this year
much dissatisfaction having resulted last
year by the management being a little
lax in this connection.
Notes.

C. Young & Sons Co. give a private
show at their greenhouses this week.

S. Skidelsky, of Philadelphia, was a re-
cent visitor. c_ (; §_

LUFIA STARS

Red arid yellow, for ChriHtmas: sample
by mail, 15c. each; alwo all klndB of

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES
and DECORATING GREEN

8CCH AS

CUT I»A1,M LEAVES,

HEMLOCK, LAl'REL,

'WILD SMILAX, etc.

SEND FOR PRICES.

S. J. LIMPRECHT,

119 West 30th St.,

New York.

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Galax Leaves.

CHAS. H. RICKSECKER, Unvllle, N. t

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SAVE MONEY ON BUYING HOLLY!

By uivins

your onlei..

CHOICE HED SEA I, IIOI.LY, f2.ra per case;
5 case lor.9. *2.5 per CHse ; 2j case lots, *a 20 per case.
No. 'J Holly, *2,2.5perca8e.

-t per c
.EAVES. UrOperlOOO.

GALAX ..„ .™.

B<li;«Jl ET GKEEN, »1 W per 100.

KU^^l^(; cieiiak, jsnopenoo.

I.AUREI, ROl'INtJ, 2cls. and 2W CIS. per yard.
IIOLl.Y WItEATHS, »3 50and»5 00perloo.

A. K. SAVACOOL, LEWES, DELAWARE.

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HOLLY!

BRIDGEVILLE, DEL.,

Picker and Dealer in Holly aiirl Laurel in

small and car-load lots.
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HEMLOCK "r°e';r^'^'°

*"--'-*-'-»"-«^-'^^»^ $18CiUper(on.
Selected small pieces, cratetl,

$3').0O per ton.

PRINCE'S PINE ^'iU.Of, per half ton.
r nilltrt O ri«C shipped fresh from

the Pennsylvania mountains.
No order for less than above quantity.

Send order, with caBh, to

V. SCHMELZ, Sylvan Lake, Florida.

Mention th« Florists' EzchanKe when wrltlnc.

LONG NEEDLE PINES

The finest and nicest in the South, from 3H
to 4 ft. Ions, W5.00 per 100.

Orders tilled promptly on short notice.

JOHN S. DAW, - Gravella, Ala.

Telegraph Station, Owessa, Al;i.
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November 11. 1899.

Twi= P=LORISXS* ExCMTTNCe.

1133

FLAMINGO CANNA

StroDir bulbs of this scarce dwarf crimson
Cauda. 16 fur $1.(10; $.5.50 per 100. Cash.

RONEY BROS., West Grove, Pa.

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BOSTON FERNS

Extra large plante. In Sand 6 Inch pots, only 50 eta.
each, ready for 8 and 9 Inch. Tntse are Just what you
want for your ChriBtinas trade, or \f kept for Spring
Bales, will make yuu a hundaome proflL. Try them;
you won't be disappointed. Caeh with order.

A. J. BALDWIN, Newark, Ohio.

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SMALL FERIMS

In choice aseortment, out of 2 and
2V2 inch pots, for $1.00 per 100.

1000 CYCLAMEN as ene as the best,'

just right for Chrintmas, $6 and $9 per doz.
Cash, please. Satisfaction or money refunded,

nrn k DlPVUiU ^^^* ^a° Dyke Avenue,

UtU. A. nAuKnAin, uetkoix, MICH.

Mention the FlnrlstB' Eicha.Dg« when wrlUng

A FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT!

Keiitia Heliiioreniin ami Foi'Htei'ianat 3 In.,

and Lalaiiiu Itorboiiica, i m , :;5c. eacb.
ChitieNe I'riiiii'OHe, flncat fringed varieties, 2 In..

$2.00. liH Id., 13.00 per 100; 3 In.. *4.(.i0 perlOO.
AHpnragiiH Sprent^eri and PIuiuobus* 3 In.,

$5.00 per 10..; 3Tn.. JS.OO per 100.
Cyclamen (■ieanteuin, 3 la., $6; 4 In., $10 per 100.
Rex Beconin. fluest mixed, 3 In. $4 00 per 100.
NeplirolepiH Cordaia Coiiipacta, 2^ In, $4.00

per lOu. (.'iuerai'ia.and Aiiipt* lopsla Veitchit,

2 In., $2.00 per IW. Cash with order.
GEO, M . £]»Il»IAB(f», Newton, K. J.
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From open (j:rounri, fine stuff, ready for 6, 7
and 8-incn pois, at Hi, 15 and 2ic each.
CUII AY tine 2-inch stock, $1.25 per 100;
dffllLAA $1U.U0 per 1000.

J. B. HEISS, S:;?JrYeV,^ Dayton, Ohio.

Cash with order.
Mention the inorlata' Eichanr» when writing.

FERNS. FERNS.

This year we have a fine lot, all in the best
possibfe shape, a good variety and nice, bushy
stock, 2»4 in. pots, |3.60 per 100 ; $30.00 per 1000 ;
packed in pots, 5U cts. per 100 extra, express
paid to New York.

H. WESTON a BRO., Hempstead, L. I., N.y.

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FERNS FOR DISHES

strong. 2 and 21/2 in., $3 per 100 ; $27.60 per 1000.

Maranta IHtassaiiKeana ' (will sell
your fern nishei.), $6 00 i.er Imi ; $40.ilj per 1000

AsparaKXS PIumosHS, strong, 2 in.,
$4..5ii ner lliO; $4 .00 per llKM).

Gloire de Lorraine BeKonIa, 2 in.
pots, $2.60 a fioz.; $26 a IdO : 3 in.. $3.60 a doz.
Terma. cash or C. O. D,

C. MERKEL &. SON, Mentor, Ohio.

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iroiepi: hhi Mmm

The handsomest decorative plant in
cultivation, $5.00 a 100; $40.00 a 1000.

Mine 1b the Genuine Stock.

FRED. C.BECKER, Cambridge, Mass.

1730 CAMBRIDGE ST.
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FERNS, ETC.

CHEAP FOR GASH.

In. pot. Per 10. Per 100

Adiantum Caplllus Veneris 2\4 $030 $2.6>i

3i4 .45 4.00

Cuneatum 4H 1.00 9.0O

Pterls Cretica «ib I Lineata iii .90 8.00

Selaglnella Emmellana 2H .30 2.60

3 .60 4.60

4 .90 8.50

Nephrolepis Exaltata. strong...? 4.U0

" ...3 .66 6.00

N. Tuberosa ...B 2 OO

N Rufescens Tripinnatlfida 6 3.0O

Mixed Ferns, from bencbes 1.50

For other varieties and sizes see wholesale
list, from which 20 per cent, discount will be
given on all orders accompanied with cash.

W. J. HESSER, PLATTSMOUTH, NEB.

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LATANIA BORBONICA

4 Inch pots $2.50 per duz ; t'^oiv per 100.

5 " 4.75 ■• 35.00

6 " 9.00 " 7000 "

7 " I25each and fine specimen

plants from $600 and upwarda.

Art'ca IjiitPNcenH. fine plants from $5.00 upwards.
KiMilia Bfliiioi'eniia and Foi'Htei'iana—

4 In. pots. $:J5 0Uper lUO; 5 In. pota, $50 to $75 per 100;
6 In. pots, $l.OU to $1.^5 each; 7 In. pota, $1.75 to
$2 01.1 each ; larger plants, well grown, from $2.50 and
upwards.

Phiriiix recliuata, 4 Ui.pots, 25c. each. $20 per 100;

5 In, pota, 4lic. each. $a5.00 per 100; 6 In. pots, 60c. each,
$55.0<.i per lOit; 7 in. potn, $1.25 each.

Pbcrnix CniinrienMfN. Kupicola and Recli-
natn. One specimen plants, from $3.00 to $5 00 each.

Cocos Wedueliana, from 2 In. pota, $1.50 per doz,

Cc R lie Fhie assortment, 2^ In. pota, $8.00 per 100 ;

rcnna 3 in. pots, $6.00 per 100.

Nepfarolepla Conipacta Nana—
3 In. pots, $8.00 per 100.

ASPARAGUS 6**S''?X^i: llSi"'"'- *^* ' ■""■

Cllll AY ^ In. pots, 11.50 per 100;

OmiLHA 3 In. pots, $2.50 per 100.

JOHN BADER, Troy Kill. Allegheny, Pa.

L. D. TELEPHONE 872.
Mention the PlorlBtfl' Exchanfre when writing.

Cleao THiiliy Pains Gleaii

FOR CASH. TO MAKE ROOM.

Irec^ lutescens-l^'iiiii";. f^^- " '°- "'si,
Kentia Forsiariana-^Yf, i','?-„pifi ^^ '"• "'s^-
traucana Excelsa-I '^ers" sect's, "iach.^'^'-
tsparagus Piumosus Nanus-^ '° • *j'i|» * Jggi

o lU., $211,110 a lOj. Good plants.

PMM!iL!(?!Mli-6o'c{8.ea?h. "'"" """'*'•
I Study til pIcuNp every patron and pack careful-
ly In liKbt boxi-H. 1 guarantee entire aatlsfactloQ
and hlg value for the money. We have Lbree express
companiea. Adama, American and U. S. Please say In
your order hy what expreaa company yon want shipped.

CHAS. T. SIEBERT, Sta. B, Pittsburg, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

15,000 LATANIA BORBONICA

Fine plants of exceptionable value, viz:

100 1000

2 characterized leaves, 12 to 15 In. $16.00 $125.00
2 to 3 " " 4 in. pots,
15tol8in 20.00 150.00

4 to 5 characterized leaves, 5 in.
pots, 18 to 20 in 25.00

5 to 6 characterized leaves, 6 to 6

in. puts, 18 to 20 In 40.03

CALADIVMS, fancy sorts,
named, large dry bulbs 10-00

BIOTA AUREA NANA.

The finest of all the Biotas, hardy North, is
also used for decorative purposes where it is
too cold and exposed for palms. Plants from
open ground with balls of earth.

100 looo

12 to 15 inches $12.00 $100.00

I6I0I8 " 2000

24to30 " 40.00

EVERBEARING PEACH.

A desirable variety, fruit ripens for three
months, budded trees, 3 to 6 feet, $10.00 per 100

OVER ONE ACRE OP GLASS...

350 ACRES IN NUKSEKY STOCK.
^~Send lor Trade List and Descriptive Catalogue

P. J. BERCKMANS CO.,

Fruitland Nurseries, - - Augusta, Ga.

Uentlon the Florlata' Kxeh&nrtt when writlnc

Boston Ferns

Pi. Exaltata Bostonlensls, small
plants. $6 00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000; not less
than 260 at 1000 rate. Larger plants, $6.00 to
$20.00 per 100.

ALSO A FINK LOT OF

Kentlas, Belmoreana and Forsteriana, 6-in.
puts, from $1.00 to $1.60 each; 7-in. pots, $1.60
to $2,.')0 each; larger plant*, $3.00 to $10.00 ea.

Areca l.,ute8ceus, 60c. to $3.00 each.

LataiilaH, from $4.00 per doz.. to $3.00 each.

Araucarias, large plants, 75c. to $1 50 ea.

A Mparaif UN Piumosus, $1.00 to $1.60 doz.

AHparaKUS Sprengerl, 3H in. pots,

$|..'»M pt'I (l(,Z.

AHparaifus Tennlssltnns, 2^ in. pots,
76v. per iloz.; 3H in. pots, $1.25 per doz.

Rul>t>er plauts, $5.00 to $6.00 per doz.

Priiuroses, 2J^ in., $4.00 per 100; 8K in-
$7.00 per 100.

CARNATIONS.

Soo FIslier, soo Servla, 100
IHcGo-wau, $6,00 per 100.

WM.il. BOCK, No. Cambridge, Mass.

Unknown correspondents will send cash with
orders. Connected with Telephone.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing-

SELIGIIIFLLI DENTICIIUTI

(MOSS FEltN), strone, 2 Incli, per 100, »2.50.
GERANIUMS, mixed, 2 IncU, per 100. »2.0O.

E. I. RAWLINCS, Quakertown. Pa.

Mention the Flnrlgta' Exchange when writing

A SPECIALTY.

. icimen plants, cut
from bench for 7, 8

Boston Ferns thoroughly estab-

..ihed plants.

2 in., $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000.

6 iu., $9.00 per doz. 7 in. and 8 in., $18
per doz. 10 iu., $3 each. 12 in., $5 each.

Adiantum Farleyense ^irdoz'

5 in., $9.00 per doz. 6 in., $15 per doz.

7 in., $2.50 each.

IWlYPd FprnC ^'■'® a.ssortment of
lUlAt^U 1 &1 U3 the best varieties,
$5.00 per 100 ; $40.00 per 1000.

EMERSON G. McFADDEN,

BOSTON FERN k-s

and 10 Inch p<,lH, at »5(l.0O, 175.00. »nd tllOUO a 1110°
CASH OU HKKEUKNCK PLEASE.

L. H. FOSTER, i'i^il!^. Dorchester Mass.

Mention thw FloristB* ExohanKe when writing.

Splendid slx)ck of plants, assorted

colors, in 3 in. pots, ready for 4 in.,

$1 a doz. ; $7 per 100 ; $C5 per 1000.

n, • nr 1 Extra strong 2

rtens Iremu a i" to dose out,

f2.5.00 per 1000.

Extra fine
stocky plants,

from 3 iu. pots, $2.00 per doz. ; $15.00

per 100 ; $140.00 per 1000.

rPrn ^nni*(kC ^'^ "^^^ P^^ trade pkt. ;

lOlU jpUlCS $5.00 per doz. pkte.,

all different. MIXED SPORES, very

large pkt., $1.00, postpaid. Directions
for growing with every order.
U. 8. Exotic Nurseries,

Telephone. 10 B, Short Hills.

Cocos Weddeliana

Mention th*- FTorUf Eichangg whg-n wrltlnK

Short Hills, N.J.

LATANIAS AND KENTIAS

Eicellent specimen plants of Ihe former, at $1.25 each. 30 to 36 inch high, and diameter with
8 to 9 character lenves. Kentia Belmoreana, 30 to 36 inch high, with 7 to 8 leaves
$1.50 each. Write for special prices tor other btock.

N. STUDER, Anacostia, D. C.

Mention this paper.

TRY SOMETHING NEW

In Your 'Winter Flowering- Plants.

E|3 I ^\ A O All pot grown, set with, bud, handled as easy as an Azalea
I* I^^F%W with similar treatment. Cash prices for October delivery.

Erica IVIelnnthern, 4 Inch fao.OO per 100; $180.(10 per 1000. 1 Inch $9.00 per doz.

Persoliita niba, 4 Inch 18.00 •■ 150.00 " 6 " 6.00 "

•• " rosea, 4 Inch 18.00 •• 150.00 " 6 " 6 00

" ReEerininaiis, 4 Inch $18 00 per 100; $lfi0.00 per 1000.

" CuprettMinna, 4 Inch 1800 " 150.U0

*' Wilmoreana, 6 Inch |6.oo per doz.

Larger sizes and other varieties at reasonable prices.

H. D. DARLINGTON, Flushing, Long Island, NEW YORK.

Mention the Florlatj' Exchange when writing

While it's warm we siiip by FREIGHT

PIILinS m FEBII8

At lower rate

But EXPRESS CHARGE is your fate
When it's cold and you're too late.

>^i_rs/i!

size Height Char,
pot. Inches. leaves.

Lalania Borbonica..2 in.

..3 '

Cocos Weddeliana.. 3

Kenth Belmoreana. .3

..3

..5
..6 '

Kentia Forsteriana.. 5
..5

16-30
18-33
20-21
38-30
28-34
30-06
14-18
5-T
8-10
18-211
18-23
20---'5
34-33
20-24
2.'i-28
26-30
36-40

5-S
5-7
6-8
7-8
7-8
8-9
4-6
3-4
4-5
6-6
6-7
6-7
6-7
4-6
4-6
6-8
6-6

. — Price — ,

Each. Doz

$0 60

1 60

6 00
9 00

13 00
24 00
30 00
36 00
3 to

2 00

3 00

7 20
12 00
18 00
30 00

7 20
12 00
18 00
30 00

$0 50
76

1 00

2 00

3 60
3 00

25

75
1 00

1 60

2 60
75

1 00
1 50

3 50

MISCELLANEOUS.

VAKIETIE3. Per doz.

Peperomia Argyrea, 2 in. pots $0 75

3 " 1 50

4 " fine plants.. 2 00
Dracaena Terminairs, 4 " fine plants.. 3 00
Oracsena Fragrans, i ' " 00

5 " " ..6 00

6 " " ..9 00

size

Height No. of

. Price .

pot.

Inches, tiers.

Each. Doz

Araucaria Excelsa

.3 in.

6-8 2-3

$0 50 $6 00

.4 ■'

10-12 2-3

1 00 10 00

„ .,

.6 "

18-20 3-4

1 26 16 to

„ .,

.7 ••

E6-38 6-7

2 50 30 00

FIcus Elastica

.4 "

12-14

25 300

" "

.5 "

16-18

50 5 00

'•

.6 ■•

1 00 12 00

F=?rsi

,,.„,„..„„„ size . Price

VAEIETIE8. p„t^ Per doz. PerlOO

Cyrtomium Falcatum 4 in. $2 10

5 ■' 3 00.

6 " 5 00

Bleclinumnrlcntale 2 " 50 $4 00

LomarlaGlbba 4" 160 12 00

Pters Strrulata 2" 60 4 00

Pteris Umbrosa 6" 3 00 20 00

Nephroleols Exaltata 4 " 160 12 00

5 " 2 00

Varieties.

size . Price .

pot. Per doz. PerlOO

Nephrolepis Pectlnata 4 In. $160 $12 00

Nephrolepis Phillpensis 4 " 160 12 OO

5 " 2 00

Asparagus Piumosus Nanus.. 2
Asparagus Sprengeri 2

50

1 no

50

4 00
8 00
4 00

We have a general assortniisnt of two inch Ferns,
at $4.00 per hundred; $35.00 per thousand.

GEO. WITTBOLD, "»lL«.tt'i"-. CHICAGO, ILL,

1134

TME FLORISTS' EXCMTXNGE.

J. K. ALLEN,

Wboleeale Commission l)ea er Id

CUT FLOWERS

57 W. 'iSih Sireoi. New Vork.

Orders by mall or lelepniph promptly attended to.
TelephotK?, 167 Maalaon Square.

ROSES. Blue and White VIOLETS. Specialties.

W. S. ALLEN,

17 West 28th St.. New York.

Correspondence Solicited.

BLAUVELT & GUTTMAN,

46 W. 27th St., NEW YORK.

Wssale Co'sin Florhi: '

ConslgnroeDts of flrst-claBs Block BOlIclted.

Orders by mail nr fpleKraph rpvelVe Ibe best of ]

atcentluj I^~'1*u«>nk LMj Madlbon Sq.

cuTflower exchange

40*-412 E. 34111 St . N Y.. near Ferry.
Open every McrnluB at 6 o rl,,ck a m. for the

bale of Cut Fluweri.

This 19 not a c^inmlaMnn house : the market

cantlsts of Individual stands.

Wall Space for Adveftlslng Purposes to Rent.

J. DONALDSON. SECRETARY

WM. H. CUNTHER,

Wholesale Florist

VIOLETS AND CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

Conslgnmen'a Solicited.

30 West 29th St., New York.

Telephone, ft^l Madison Square.

MICHAEL A. HART,

Wholesale & Cominission Florist,

44 W. 29th St., New York.

* TelephOQP, 325 Madison Sq
All klndB of Roaes. Violets and Carnations a
Bpeclalty.
ORDERS PBOMPILY ATTENDED TO.

JULIUS LANG,

Wholesale Florist

63 WEST SOtli SfT.

CoMlgamentA Solicited. NEW TOMK.

FRANK MILLANG,

Wholesale Commlston Dealer In

CUT FLOWERS

408 E. 34th St.. NEW YORK CITY.

Cut Flower Exchange.

Telephone Call* '299 Madison Square.

MOORE, HENTZ& NASH,

H IIOI.KS.VI.F.

HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES

Beauties. Meteors, Brides and Bridesmaids are the leaders.

Tlie lilicliest
tcrade of . . •

Commission Florists,

JiOoat'Mi In Salt'srooni of the
New York Cut Flower Co.

119-121 W. 23d St., New York.

Telephone iTK IHtli *>>(.

THE NEW YORK GUT FLOWER CO.

110-121 West 23d Street,

112-114 West 24th Street,

lelepioio 733 18lh. NEW YORK*

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

Special AUention Given to Shipplnc Orders
Mention the Florists' Excbajige when writing.

cxxxx>s

JAMHS IVICMANUS,759 Ma.'ll?o "Sgui

al-ways on
liand . . .

A 8PECIALXV.

.,e. SOW 30th St.. HEW YORK

JOHN YOUNG,

Wholesale Florist

51 "WEST 28th ST.,

NEW YORK.
CYCA8 PALM LEAVES Alway. on Hand.

THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.,
Wholesale Florist,

43 West aSth Street,

NEW YORK.

WALTER F. SHERIDAN,

Wholesale Commission Dealer in ^UT l*LOWfclvi^

39 W. 28th STREET, NEW YORK.

Receiving Extra QuaUty AM. BEAUTIES and all -other variettee ol Roses.

TELEPHONE 902 MADISON SQUARE.

.CARNATIONS.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Namu and Varletin

New Vork

Nov. 10 1899

i. BKAOTY.lnncy— BpoClBl..

extra

No. 1

" Culls & ordinary .

Bride

Bridesmaid

Hoste

Jacqueminot

S K. A. Victoria

«• La France ordinary....

0 ** extra

^ Mermet

1 Meteor

Mrs. Hierpont Morgan..

Nipbetos

PapaGontier

PerlB

Souv. de Wootton

ORC HIDS— Cattleyas

Cypripediums

Dendroblum formosum..

" others

r Inf'r grades, all colors..
M ( White.. ..
c Standard J Pink

2 Varieties J Red

■»- ( Yel.&Var.

g •Fancy— ( White

■- (.The highest

W Krades -'
Cd standard

i. NOVBLTIES
Adiantcu

A 8PARA0US

Callas

Ch iiYrtANTHKMnMS. oroinari

CHKYSANTHEMD.MB, fancy....

Gladioluis

Lilies

Lily of the Valley

Mignonette — ordinary

" fancy

Smilax

Violets

Vioi.KTf*. special

10. 1:0 to 36.1*
8.00 to 11). U'

Bolton

Nov. 9 1899

Pblladelphia

Nov. 9 1899

CY— ( White

„„„ I Pink

ivar) I Yel.&Var...

4.00 to
1.00 to

.60 to

.60 to
.... to

... to
2.00 to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
1.00 to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
1.00 to
.... to ...
4J.00 to 60.11

4.11

to

I.Oi
6.1X1
8.01

5.ai

4. oil

10.00 to 12.0c
.... to ...
.3i to

.il3 to

.33 to

.3") to

.35 to
2.110 to
2 OJ to
2.00 to
2.00 to
2.110 to

.35 to
6 OO to 50.01
6,00 to 8.0

.60 to 6.11(1
12.00 to 25. U.
to ...»
lO.O.i to 15.00
2 00 to 2. ,51
1.00 to 4. (Ill

.... to
8.00 t« 10. 01

10
l.U
1.0
1.0
1.0
3.01
3.0
3 01
3.0'
3. Ill
.6(1

11.00 to 30.011
8.00 to 16.00
4.00 to 8.01
l.OO to
1.00 to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to 10.0(1
.... to
.... to
.... to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to

.w to

.75 to

.?5 to

.75 to

.75'to

1 .25 to

1.26 to
l.'.'S to
1.25 to
2.00 to

.60 to ..„
.... to 60.0tl
.... to ....
1 00 to 6.(11
8.00 to 12.01

i°

4.01
1.50
3

to

1.011 ti

.75
1 0.

1 n.

1 Ol

l.l«

1 Ml

1.5
1 61
1,61
2.. 50
5

Baltimore

Nov. 7. 1899

to

1..5i.

2.00 to

1.00 to

2,00 to

0.0(1 to 12,6
..511 to 61
.7i ro 1 IH

.... to 25. 0('
.... to 20,01
.... to 15.01
5.1)0 to 10. Ol
2.011 to 5.01
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
3.0() to
4.00 to
.... to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
3.00 to

.... to ...

... to 4J.0i
.... to ...

.... to ...

.... to ...

.4) to

.75 to

.75 to

.71 to'

.75 to

1.25 to

1.25*0 1,511

1.-J5 to 1.61

1.25 to 1 50

.... to

.75 to 1.00

.35.00 to 60.00

.... to ...

.... to ....

.... to ....

»n

... t' ..,

2,00 0 4,01

.... I., I.fn

.... to 2.'l

■2,00 to 15 "
.20 to .31
.41 "^ .51

6.0(1

6.01
3.01
6.t(

6 01

4.0(1
4.0U

.61
I.IK
1 01
1.0(1
l.Oi
1. 51

, . to
B.OO to 20.01
8.00 to 12 61
4.00 to 6.0i
2.00 to 4,0i
2.00 to 4,01
....to ....
....to ....
3.00 to 4,01
2.00 to 4.0
....to ....
....to ....
3,00 to
.... to
.... to
1.00 tci
2.00 to

... tu
.... to

... to
.... to
.... to

.60 to
1 00 to
1.00 to
1.(0 lo
l.iio to
1.50 to
K60 to
I. .11 to
1.50 to
to

6.111

1.2
1.3

l!2.=
3. Ill
•3.01
3 0
3.01

Buffalo

Nov. 6 1899

to

1.00

60 00

1 2j

20.00 to 35.ti0
10.00 to 20. OU
6.00 to 10.00
1.00 to 6.0(1
1.00 to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to
.... to
.... to

... to
1.00 to
.... to
1.00 to
.... to
1,00 to

... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.to

30 to

1.00 to

1 on to

1.00 to

1 00 to

1.50 to

1.60 to

1.50 to

1,60 to
to

1 AM U,

,.. to
4 no to

O.lltl to 16.00

....to .,.,

... to ...

....to ...

to .7;

to 2.00

6.00 to 20.00

.40 to .5t'

....to ,

6 CO
6.011

6,0(.

4.00
i'oii

1,5
1.5.
1.5'
1 ,M'

7;

40.00 to 6 1.00
10,00 to 15.111
2.00 to 5.0U
8.00 to IS. 00
.... to ....
.... to ....
3.00 to 4.00
.... to ....

.... to

12.00 to 16.(10
.31 to .60
.75 t" 1,10

I.IO

For Prices of Fancy auil Apodal 8tock see oar Correspondence Colamna.

Prices are tor^quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted auove ttie given on,j after very careful Inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, tb4f \?111 bo found practi^a.iy cuneci up to the date mentioned.

Asparagus Plumosus

Chrysatrthemums

Mignonette

Brides

'Maids

American Beauties

WELCH BROS.

PnOPHIETORS

CITY HALL CUT FLOWER MARKET,

15 Province St. - 9 Chapman pl.

Kaiserins

Meteors

Carnots

Violets

Valley

Carnations

Can furnish at short notice, i'rlces according to quality of goods. Long Distance Telephone, 2161 and 2071.
Mention the Florlaf ' Eicbang. when wrltlnc-

SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,

'WTliolesale P'lorist

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Tlii.s Establisbiuent -^'ill be Open from 6 a. in. to zo p. in.

.A-Xv^r. BE.A.-CJTIE1S ana "V-A.XjIjE"2- 0-u.r Specialties.
1612-14-16-18 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA. PA

We have a fine
grade of every-
thing in market
at present.

Send us a Trial
Order and we
will do the rest.

EDW. C. HORAN,

47 West 28th Street,

NEW VORK.

Telephone,

421 Madison Sq.

CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE.

Receiving Daily

Fine

PRES. CARNOT

KAISERINS,

METEORS,

BEAUTIES,

Etc.

VIOIETS MY SPECIAITY!

t^old at Wholesale ou Conimiunion.
Cousisninents of l>ood Violets !*o»
licfted. Send for Sbippins Thrb.
Prompt Returns Made Weekly.
GEORGE SALTFORD, BO West 2dih St..
TeleplioQe 1301 u fc U# YODtt

Madison Sqilare; MtW TiJHI\.

FttANK H. TttAEiniLY. Chablks SCIIHNOK .

TRAENDLY & SCHENCK,

Wholesale Florists,

33 W. 28th SI. and CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE.

NEW YORK.

Telephone, 270 Madison Sq.

*™"Consignmenta Solicited.

H. W. YOUWO.

J. B NrGBNTt JR.

YOUNC &. NUGENT,

Wholesale Commission Florists,

42 West 28th St., New Vork.

rF"Telephone 206.5 MndUon Square.

OKDERS hy MAIL or Tl-LEIiRAPR
RECEIVE SPE( lAL ATTENTIOK

HICKS & CRAWBUCK,
Wholesale Commission Florists,

108 LIVINGSTON ST.,

ConplgnmentB Solicited. BROCKLYN. N.

|]|[[iiiill.Lai)ii]iiii[,

CUT FLOWERS, STRICTLY WHOLESALE

, 19 §oerum Plaee, 6RB0KLYN, N. )f.
Open lo'reccive ronHlaiinients of
OHOH E H.<>\\ Kits lit 1

ly time.

Wholesali Florists. _^JOBB£Hsiit

s»p.*.4s.wi /zJhf rLOnlSIS

""■^f" SUPPLIES,

., A I FLORISTS' VASES.

N • Itortlcaltaral AactloMcr*.

J 84 Hawlbv Stitbbt. BOpTOW-

WM. J. BAKER,

Wholesale Florist,

1432 So. Penn Square,

jtjtpHILADElPHIA, PA. I

DUMONT & CO.,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

* CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

5o. 1306 FUbertSt.,FhlUdelpU«.

'PHONI, 8939 D.

FRED. EHRET,

Wholesale Florist

1403 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE, ^|
PHILADELPHIA.

WM. J. MOORE,

Wholesale Florist,

36 South 16th St., Phila., Pa.

Conslgnmen's ol Firs^class Stock Solicited.

\'iillev 111 iiniintlty. T. iciilinni' coniR'Cllon.

UenttoD tke FlorlaU' Bxchanx« when wTltlng.

November 11, 1899.

The Rlorists* Etxcht^ngi

1135

Headquarters in Western ^ew York

FUK

ROSES, GAMATIONS

And all kinds of Seasonable Flowers.

us J

> CAN

A J^

^ PLEASE

TRIAL >MmA^^ m

WM. F. KA5T1NG, wholesale
481 Washington street, Commission
Bullalo. N. Y. ''loflsl

Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies & WireDesigns.

GEO. M. MOSS,
Wholesale Florist |

32 South 17th St, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Long DUtance Thone, 14330 D.
Conilniments of choice ROSES, CAKNATION8, I
VIOLETS Bollclted. '

Fine VALLEY In stock at all tlmea.

LEO NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist

N.W. Cor. 13th and Filbert Sts.

Philadelphia.

Lon7 Distance
Phone 3-4S-94 D.

iitlgDnipnlit ur Cholcv Vallpy and Itosfji Solkllfd.

EDWARD REID,

Wholesale Florist

1626 Ransteid St., PHILADELPHIA,

Bet. Market and Cbeetni^t Sts.

ALL CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON.

Tblbphone 3966 A.

BASSETT & WASHBURN,

Wholesale Dealers and Growers of

CUT FLOWERS

76 WABASH Ave, CHICAOO. ILL.
« Greenhoutet at HIntdile, III.

L. D. Tbone at ChlcaRO, Main 223.

L. D. 'Phone at Hlnadale, No. 10.

KENNIGOTT BROS. GOMPANY,

Wholesale Cnt Flowers

42 and 44 E. Randolph Mreel,

CHICAGO, ILL.

WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY.

WIETOR BROTHERS,

eUOCTESSOBB TO

ROQBRS PARK FLORAL CO,,

Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers

OFFIOB AND SALB8EOOM,

61 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO.

Headquarters for AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

FLORIST

1322 Pine Street,
ST. LOUIS, MO.

C. A. KUEHN,

WHOLESALE FLORIST.

1122 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo.

A COMPLETE LINE OF WIBE DESIGNS.

Meotiuo tlk-^ Florlata' Bxchanse when wiitlns.

REINBERG BROS.

WHOLESALE QROWMS OF We can ill! all orders on short notice

Cf^ with all leading varieties of ROSES

I i ^ DH I /\ «A# ^ M e ■"'' CARNATIONS. We arc Headquar.

U L I I U W C r 9 tera for FINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

6oo,ooo^F«^T^ SALESROOM, 5! Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL.

600,000 FEET
OF GLASS.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND, wkoles^lb

CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

No. 67 Bromfleld St. and 18 Chapman Place, BOSTON, MASS.

IISP8BBGDS PLDiSDS PPS

"VyT- H. ELLIOTT,

CUT STRINGS, 8 to 10 ft.
long, 50c. per string.

Shipped to any part of the country.

McKELLAR & WINTERSON,

Wholesale Commission Jobbers

in Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies,
45, 47, 49 WABASH AVENUE,

Manufacturers of Wire Work,
- - CHICAGO, ILL.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Name* and Varletlea

A. Bbautt, fancy— special.

" extra

No.l

" Culls & ordinary

Bride

Bridesmaid

Hoste

M Jacqueminot

O K.A.Victoria

•2 La France, ordinary...

" extra

Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan.

Niphetos

PapaGontier

Perle

Souv. de Wootton

OR CHID8— Cattleyaa

Cypripediums

Dendrobium formosum..

" others

f Inf'r grades, all colors.
M ( White....

e Standard I Pink

.2 VABIETIE81 Red

-.- ( Yel.&Var.

g •Fancy— j White....

■- (The highest J ^"'Z

<0 (trades of 1 "ed ■■■...■
C9 standard var) ( Yel.&Var.

I, N<^VELTIE8

ADIANTnU

AH.^ARAGDS

CALLAfl

CHKYsANTHKMrMsordin'y
CHKYSANTnEMUMS, fancy.

Gladiolus

Lilies

Lily or the Valley

Mignonette— ordinary —

" fancy

Shilax

V IOLET9

Violets— special

Chicago

Nov. 8, '9!

35.00—31).
16.00— TO,
10.00- 15.
4.00- 8,
2.0U— 4,
2.00- 6,

3 00— 5.
3.00- 5.

3.00— 5.00

3.00— 4.00

3.5.00-40.01
16. 00-20. 0(

6']— .76
1.00— 1.60
l.OO- l.,5li
l.OC— 1.511
1.00- 1.611
2.0O- 3.01
3.00— 3.00
2.flO— 3.00
3.00— 3.00

"75— i!(li

lO. 00— 50.00

6.00— 8.00
4.00—111.0(1
12.00-30.00

6.00— 8.10
3 Oil— 4.01
3.00— 3.0(1

i3!66— 16!66

.40- .51
.75— 1.00

St. Loulf

Nov. 7, '9«

Cincinnati

Nov. 7, '«

00—36.00
00—12.51
00— 8.00
,00— 4.011
,00— 4.ai

3.00- 6.00

2.00— 4.00
2.00— 4.00

1.00-
1.00-
1.00-
1.00-

■ .75

• 1.51

• l.B

■ 1.50
l.Bi

■ 2.01

■ 2.0(

■ 2.01

• 2.00

..— 1.01
50.00— 75.0

6.00-
16.00-

13.50-
.20-
.50-

•12.51
■20.01

16.00

■ .30

■ .75

3.00— 4.01
3.00— 4.0(1

3.00— 6.00

2.00- 3.00

to. 00— 60.00
..—2;. 01

.60- .76
1.5'l- 2.01
1.00— 1.61
1.00- 1.6(1

6.00-
12.50-

1.0(1

10.00
15. 0('

• 4.00

10.00-12.00
..,.— .60
....- .76

Milwaukee

Nov. 6,

16.00— 26. 0(;

13.50— 16.0(1
8.60—10.01
4.00- 5.0(1
3.00— 4.1H
3.00— 4.00

3.00— 6.00

4.00— 6.00

3.00- 4.00

.60— 1.00
.60- l.Ol
.60— 1.0
.50- 1.00

i!60— 2!oo
1.60— 2. CI
1.60— 3.11(1
1.60— 2.0(1

'.'.'.'.— i!o<'

...—75.00

10 01—13.011

4.00— 8.0(1
10. 00-30. 0(

3.00- 4.00

I6!c6-i8!6(i

....— .61

PIttaburg

Nov. 6, •«

3,1. 00-31.01
12. 00-18. UO
8 00—111.01
3.00— 5.00
3.00- 4.0(1
2.00- 4.00

3.00-
2.00-

4.01
4.00

2.00- 4.00
2.00- 4.0t

.76
.7fi
.76
.76
.76
1.60
1.51

.50—

.60—

.60-

.60-

M-
1.00-
1.00—
1.(0— 1.5
1.00— 1.511

!76- i!6i'

15.00-60.0(1

3!66-i6!6i'

13.00-18.01

10.00-13.10

.40- 1.01

1.00— 1.26

Toronto

Nov. 7, '91

....-15.00
....—10.00
,...- 6.00
1.00— 6.00
1.00— 6.00
1.00- 4.00

1.110- 4.00
1.00— 6.00
1.00— 4.ro

1.00— 4.00
1.00- 6 00
....—25.00

.75-
l.lll-
1.00-
1.00-

•y.ib-

3.00-
2.00-
2.00-
2.00-

.50-
30.00-
4.00-

.50-
6.00-

■ 1.00

■ 8.00

■ 2 00
3.00

• 3!oo

• 3.00

- 3.0(1

■ 3 on
3.00

■ 1.51
-50.00

- 8.00

• 6 00
•15.00

• 6.00

3.00— 4. 00

10.00-15.00
.40- .60

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see onr OorrespondenGe Oolamns.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

ALL THE CHOICEST VARIETIES IN

CHBYSANTHEWUIIIS

First Class Flowers. A1 Stock.

We are tlie Dlstributliig; AKents of tlie LarKest, Best and Most
Reliable Growers In tills vicinity.

GET ACiaUAINTED WITH US AJSD OUK PEICES.

We are receiving Extra Quantities of AMERICAN BEAUTIES, ROSES, CAR-
NATIONS, VALLEY, VIOLETS, SMILAX, ASPARAGUS, Etc. WILD SMILAX
always on liand.

PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO,

LIMITED

705 Penn Avenue, PITTSBURG, PA.

MPntton th^ Plorln'o' P'tfhory

HOLTON 1 HUNKEL CO.,

WHOLESllE FLORISTS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
Manufacturtri •! Wlr« Dtslgnt.

457 MilwaukeeSt. MILWAUKEE, WIS.

•Plione Main 874. P, O. Box 1U3.

E. G. HILL & CO.

Wholesale Florists

RICHIMOND, INDIANA.

CUT FLOWERS

Direct out of Qreenhouse

'~'~"^'~* Kalserin

AUb£S 'Mafias," - - 2.uuperiuu.
80 cts. per 100, and now

rv flne.

- 83.00 per 100.

- 2.00 per 100.

CARNATIONS veryHne:

CHRYSANTHEMUMS at $10.00 per loo.

CARL E. TA17BE,

Mercer Floral Co. - TRENTON, N. J.

FRANK S. HINEY & CO.,

ARTISTS,

-44 N. 4th St.. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Horticultural Illustrating iDTall known

proceeees. Catalogue Cover Designs, etc.

Mention the Florltta' Eiichange when writing.

CAPE JESSAMINES

Gardenia Florida, strong: and stocky, 6 to
10 in., 83.1-0 per 101), $3.5.00 per lOOO ; 4 to 6 in.,
$2.00 per 100, 815.00 per 10 0.

Will exchange lorKOSES.CABNATIONS,

or PANSIES.

JOHN MONKHOUSE, Jewella, La.

CADDO NURSERIES.
Mention the FlorlBta' Exchanne when writing.

Stock Plaots/Mums

Gastellier, Ber^niann, Ready Now.
Pacific, Merry Monarcti-

Vellow Moiiarcti. Olori- Ca Por.h
osnm, l.asrer, Wblllclln, **«. Cdbll

Ivory, Morel. Roblusou

aiid Dorner

Cush with Order.

A. A. WHITBBED. Altoona, Pa.

Mention the FlorlatB' Exchange when writing.

LAGER & HURRELL,

Growers and ^\ n ^\ ^» | ^\ ^
Importers of ^ w\ W rl I V O
JuBt arrived tn QnecoDdlttOD.Cattleya IVIendelil
and IjieMu Jongheana. also C\ Labiata, C.
Speciosissima* C Gaskeiiiaua and O. Har-
TlsoniiP.

Cherry Wood Baskets, Fresh Moss and Peat
Correspondence^^^^ SUMMIT, N. J.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

2 First=rate Novelties

ACACIA Obliqua. None better for
blooming in pots ; bushy, 3 inch
pots, $2.50 per dozen.

ASPARAGUS Scandens Deplexus.

Finer and prettier than A.
Sprengeri, 3 inch pots, $3.00
per dozen.

South California

Acclimatizing Association,

Santa Barbara, Cal.

Uentlon the Florlitg' Bxchajige wh»n wrltlaa.

(^ominefeial

Now Ready
tor Delivery.

See
Advertisement,
Page 1136.

Violet GDllDre

1136

The f=i-orists' Exchange.

Buffalo.

Market ICenii.

On some days when the weather is
pleasant the flower trade in the stores Is
pleaBinti. i:iiout;h small social functions
are agoing that, witli occasional calls for
funerals, a certain amount of trade has
kept up. A ••coming out" reception
araont; the swell set on Tuesday ma<le a
spirited call for pink roses and violets,
which were quite short for the demand.
Roses are hardly as plentiful as they have
been recently. Carnations are comins in
fair, with chrysanthemums in more or less
profusion ; $8 to 10 per hundred seems a
prevailing market figure for what is
termed good quality bloomsofthelatter.

The News.

Good election weather ruled on
Tuesday of this week, republican of type,
it was termed: and W. F. Kasting, can-
didate for councilman in the democratic
phalanx, received both congratulatory
and condolent expressions on Wednesday;
the former from friends, who believed a
good business man was delivered from a
fatal and perhaps useless political abyss,
the latter from local sympathizers— and
it is all over.

S. .\lfred Baur, of Erie, Pa., successor to
H. A. -N'iemeyer, stopped off Tuesday.
He received a favorable impression of the
Marquis carnation at Syracuse. C. S.
Ford, Jr., and M. Renkauf, of Philadel-
phia, were also recent callers. Vidi.

Kansas City, Mo.

Florists here all report a heavy demand
for Beauty, carnations and violets.
Chrysanthemums go rather slow, but
good ones bring ?i per dozen.

.\s there will not be a chrysanthemum
show in this city this Fall, many of the
bovs will take in the Chicago exhibition.

D.

SHEEP MANURE

I have now on hand tbe cleanest and purest
sheep manure that can be bought on tne
market. To be convinced send for price list
BDd sample.

J. L, ELLIOTT.
645 Canal Street, BETHLEHEM, PA.

Telephone 1193.
Mention the Florists' Exchanre when writing.

eutscKe Gartner:

iS^

Simplicity in Greenhouse Construction.

During our long experience we have not only made many improvements
in greenhouses, but we have so simplified the construction that building a
greenhouse is no longer a matter so full of complications as to tax the
patience and the ingenuity of even the most intelligent mechanic. Our

Clear Cypress Building Material

is worked out in the best manner ready to be put up, and we furnish our
customers such complete detail drawings that any workman of only ordinary
capabilities can put it up correctly.

Lockland Lumber Co.,

LOCKLAND, OHIO.

Write for Circulars
or Estimates.

GEORGE RIPPERGER,

SHEEP MANURE

I have DOW on band a large qaantltv of
. — ™„ ^^%end for Price

Al SHEEP MANURE

LiBt and Bample

Best Fertilizer for Top Dreiatng.
Office, ao7 Academy St.
Factory, Seventh 5t..

LONG ISLAND CITY.

Lpg p lurieca Excnange wnen writing.

SHEEP MANURE

Thoroughly pulverized and ready for im-
mediate application. Special prices to Floriste
and Seedsmen in lots of 20 tons and up.
Testimonials from Agricultural Department,
University ot California. Send for Sample.

GEO. C. ROEDING, Proprietor.

Fresno Fertilizer Works, FKESNO, CAL.

Mention the Florists' Exchange whfn writing

COMMERCIAL

VIOLET,

CULTURE

!

By B. T. GALLOIVAY,

I

t
I

I
I
I

I

e~

A Treatise

on the
Gro'wing and

Marketing

ot Violets for

Profit.

Largest Circulation of any German
Horticultural Publication.

Subscribers and Correspondents In every part of the
world. ProfuBPlj- llluatraied and practical articles
covering the whole field of gardening give the moat
trustworthy and quickest reporta about all progress In
horticulture in European and other countries.
As an Advertising Medium It offers the best facilities

for opening foreign business relations.

Published WfPklv. Sui'scriptlon price $3 Of" per year,

mailed free tu all cuuDtrles. Sample copies free.

oIIer-TrKirh

u3wi^

Chief of the Division of Vegetable Physiology and Pathology,
United States Department of Agriculture.

The Work is Thoroughly Practical and Discusses Fully:

Varieties and their Origin.

Localities where the Crop is likely to Prove Profitable.
Requirements for Success.

Construction of Houses and Frames.
Manures and Fertilizers. Heating Houses and Frames.

Picking, Bunching and Marketing. Soils and their Preparation

Propagation, Selection, Planting, Watering. Cleaning and Feeding.
Diseases and their Treatment.

Insect Enemies and Methods of Combating Them.

Cost of Producing the Crop. Profits, Etc.
Including Working Drawings of Model Violet Houses;
Plans for Complete Heating Systems: Photographs
Showing Methods of Handling Soil, Preparing the
Beds, Bunching the Flowers, Packing for Shipment, Etc.
Numerous illustrations showing tlie character of the more important diseases are also given.
Elegantly printed on lieavy -woodcut paper, and

l>ound in flexible covers of royal purple cl«»tti and

g:oId; 224 papers, small octavo, frlce, postpaid, Si*50.

A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. & PUB. CO. Ltd., ' "li^^w v™ "

Superbly illustrated with upward of
60 plates, plans and diagrams, etc.

BOSTON FLOIIST LETTER CO.

Manufaoturars ofPLOIIISTa' LITTIRS.

IhU boi. n U.
Ions by U Ijt.
wide and 11 Is.
high, s MctloDa.

Tlu« wooden boi nicely •tmlned and T«rnl«hed,
ISlSOilS nisde In two Motions one for each .U.
Utter, «lTen awnr with Hr.t order ofSOO letter..
Bl'ck L«tter., IH or ] ln«li iUe, per 100. I>.0«.

gorlpt Loturi.WOO.
Faitener with eaoh letter or word.
Deed t>i leading llorlite eyerywliere and Jor
••)• by all wholesale llo lite and anpply dealeri.

N. F. McCarthy, Treas. & nanager,
uS^Ui BOSTON. MASS. u'ZSSm.

Mfini'.u tnt- Klorist8' KxchanKe when wnnng.

INDIAN GARDENING...

Published Weekly at Calcutta, India.

The only horticultural Journal In the East. Edited by
H. St. John Jaoksok, F. R. H. S.

Indian Gardenlne circulates throughout India,
Burmahandt.^ej'lon.andftBanadTertiHingmediuin
the enterprlBlnp Seedauien of the United SJlaies
will find It Invaluable.

SuhscrlptloD: Rs. a) yearly. In advance. Including post-
age Advertlelng rates on application loJ.KEYMER
& CO., 1 Wbltefrlara Street, London. E. C, England.

Vlfntlon th^ Flf>rt8t»' Exohanre wh<>n writing

Best Melliods of

REflTIHE BBEEHHODSES

Being a collection of tbirteen leading essays, selected
from a large number eubmlited In competition. Each
esBay Is accompanied by diagrams Illustrating the
system advocated.

Price to Florists' Exchange Subscribers. 10 Cts.

Send for a copy at once. Ton will find It very UBeful.

ADDBsea

THE FLORISTS' EXCHINGE, * Tw^^^J-

Nnrserymen, Seedsmen and Florists

Wishing to do business with
Europe should send for the

"HORTICULTURAL
....ADVERTISER"

Thie is the British Trade Paper, be-
ing read weekly by all Horticultural
traders ; it Is also taken by over 1000
of the best Continental houses. An-
nual subscription to cover cost of
postage, 75 cents. Addreee

EDITORS OF THE " H. A."

Chllwell Nurseries. NOTTS, ENGLAND,

«f>Tit1rtrt th^ Flortpt.' Bxckanre wh«^n wrttipg

ESnfiUSHEO
. 1666

EMILSTEFFEI|S>

SUCC.™ N.STEFFENS.
"OSTEFTEKSBROS

Mention tbe Florl.tj' Rxchangp wht»n writing

.THE..

NOW READY FOR DELIVERY.

■ T Is a whole library for
* commercial florUts in
one volume, containing? 200
comprehensive articles on
important trndeplanta and
suhjectH. ilhinirated by 224
handsome half tone engra-
vlngB. the ariiciew arranged
alphabetically, encyciopif-
(lia style. It is a complete
Reference Book for Com-
mercial Floriats, written
by ia thoroughly practical
man who is In daily touch
with every department of
the buwineHH.

]V[ANUAh

BY
WM. SCOTT

Dfi/^o C ^ (\f\ by prepaid express or mall, to
t^ritC, ^O.yjU, any point In the U.S. or Canada.

FLORISTS' PUBLISHING CO., Caxton Building, CHICAQO

Mention tbe Floruta' Ezcb&DKe when wrlUns.

HOW TO GROW CHRYSANTHEMUMS

82 pages, well illustrated. A practical compilation of matter contributed by many of the
leading experts of the day. By far the best work on this subject ever written. It contains
instructions for each month in the year, also Chapters on Training, Diseasts, Seed Saving, etc.

OnSTL^Z" 25 CEISTTS-
Pubii.hed by AMERICAN QARDENINQ, 136 Liberty Street, New York.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

WEBSTER'S

WEBSTER'S

INTERNATIONAL

DICTIONARY

j Hon.D.J.BrewerJusticc of U.S. Supreme Court,

I says : " 1 commend it to all as the one great stand-

I ard authority." ,

It excels in the ease with which the eye finds the
word sought ; in accuracy of definition ; in effect-
ive methods of indicating pronunciation ; in terse
and comprehensive statements of facts and iu
practical use as a working dictionary.

Specimen pa{)€S, etc.. scjit on appUcatioii.

iG. & C. Mcfriam Co., PublUhers. Springfield. Mass., U. S. A.

INTERNATIONAL DICTIONARY

Mantloa the FlorLsta* ElxcHan^e wnen wriuzig.

November 11. 1899.

Thb F=lorists' Exchange.

1137

pOMBINING the
^ qualities of an

absolute insect exter-
mlnator with those ol
a vigorous fertilizer.
Recommended and In
nflc by the foremoet
florlsta and nurserymen
'n the land. For Sale at
the Seed Stores.

ROSE MF6. CO.,

Niagara Falls, New York

^ We beg to advise our friends and customers that the business formerly

known as Ellis & Pollworth will now be conducted under the name of

STEmiQim! WIDE

Perfectly straight, cut 9 or 12 iBches,
No. 34, In 12 lb. boxes, «1.10.

H. F. LITTLEFIELD, Worcester, Mass.

Mention th* FlorlBta' Exchange when WTltlng.

SILKALINE

Just the tbiog for
tying Bouquets and
BtriDging Smilax.

Manufactured Ex-
pressly for Florists by

JOHNC.MEYER&CO.,

S7 Sommer St., Boitea,Ma3E
Mention the Plorlgte' Exchange when writing.

Florists' Boxes

AND

flailing Packages

The Dayton Paper Novelty Co.,

DAYTON. OHIO.

Hantlon the FlorlrtJ* Exohmge when wrltlag.

Our Line of Florists' Supplies Is Not Excelled in the West.

Palms, Ferns, Wire Work, Red Flower Pots and Improved Cut Flower Boxes

ARE OUR LEADINQ SPECIALTIES.

Place Orders Now for QI^E EN AND HOLLY *»«• the Holidays. . .

Sf A<ldress all correspondence and orders, and make all checks, money orders, etc., payable to

5 C_^-^ C. C. POLLWORTH, Milwaukee, Wis.

"^TSi. Mention the Florlata' Kxcban«« when wrltlnir. ^^

SJififi?. ' F"" HANDLING COLLECTIONS
..erVwherel FoR SECURING REPORTS. . . .

FOB INFOEMATION WRITE

THE NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE,

C. S. LODER. Sec*y, 271 Broadway, New York.
Mention the Florlstj' Exchange when writing.

MARKETING TAG.

WATERPROOF,
LINEN BACKED.

(Cut Bhows life size.)

25 Carnations

....Orown by

F. A, BLAKE,
ROCHDALE,

MASS.

REED & KELLER

Preserve your Identity on the stock you retail or send Into market by the use of our Waterproof Shipping and

Marketing Tag. Beet Advertisement Out.

Price, 1000. «*2.00; '2000. S:3.50i 3000. 94.50; 5000, 96.00. With iitrlngs Inserted

add $1.00 per order. Cash with order. Hainples on Rpplicatlon.

THE FLORISTS* EXCHANGE, - - P. O- Box 1607, NEW YORK.

LONG'S

FLORAL

ART CATALOGUE

A Promoter of Out=of=Town Trade.

Its 16 pages include Illustrations of 96 Arrangements with priced lists, in a manner
that makes all clear to customers. Firm imprint added. Low priced in quantity.
Sample Copy, 20 cents in stamps.

DANIEL B. LONG, Publisher. Buffalo, N. Y.

WratloB th« riarlMl' Bieh«ll«» whM WTltlB«

Lehman's Wagon Beaters

NO DANGER OF FIRE.

NO GASES TO INJURE PLANTS.

NO ODOR. NO SMOKE. NO DIRT.

Will protect Plants
from freezing: In
the coldest weath-
er at the cost of
one-half cent per
hour.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

122 W. 25th Street,
NEW YORK CITY.

W*ntloD the Florlata' Exchange when wrlUnv.

■jltuti.U.l..l.UU>l.ULl..l.HHtl.Hlltl..UHtl.,L.Utl..Ll^

MERIT
TELLS
THE STORY

HIGHEST AWARDS

AT THE

S. A. F. CONVENTIONS.

1892:
WASHINGTON, D. C.

1893:
ST. LOUIS. MO.

1894:
ATLANTIC CITY, N. J.

GOOD ENOUGH TO WIN PREHIUnS
GOOD ENOUGH TO USE ^ ^ ^ ,^

Over 125 000 in actual use
every Winter by Florists, etc.

Send for Descriptive Circular and Price List.

LEHMAN BROS.,

MArUFACTURERS.

10 Bond Street, NEW YORK

JAS. W. ERklNQER,

Gen. Western Sales A^ent,

297 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

Mentlom the Florlata' E^chan^ when writing. .

STKR

CUT FLOWER BOXES

Send for Illustrated L,ist.

BDWARDS & DOCKER,

MANUFACTURERS,

16 & 18 N. 5th St. and 501 Commerce St.,

PHILADELPHIA., U.S.A.

Mention the Florl.t.' Exchange when writing.

^^i^frTW^fri^f^fTiiHfri^f^fTTi^f^yT^iMfvi^MTi

^

1138

THB F=I-0RISTS' EXCHKNCe.

Write for Particulars ot

TEMPERER

Fob Warmtno Stringing Water, to
HENRY W. GIBBONS. 136 Liberty St.. New York, N.Y.

Complete CatJiIogues, i cents.
M^-Dtlon the FInrlBta' Exchange when writing.

SHEEP MANURE

Cleaned and prepared expresBly for florletB' use.

Tiou will And It the genuine article. For reference

to Its being flr8t^clft88, I refer you tu Henry F. MIchell,

1018 Market Street. Philadelphia. Pa. Trial bags of 150

lbs., $2.50; per ton, |25 00. bi ton at ton rate.

Cabh With Obdeb.

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

rOI2 Ontario St., PHILA., PA.

^TAnttnn Th^- Floiisf Exchaivge when wrltlag.

"NIGOMITE

99

(PATENT)

Vapor Insecticide

No labor required. Harmless to
bloom and foliage. A certain killer of

RED SPIDER, GREENFLY

and all other Int^crt I'estH.

SOLD BY SEEDSMEN.

The Tobacco Warehousing & Trading Co
LOUISVILLE, KY.

■dentloD the Florists' Exchange when wrltlag.

iiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiimiiiiiimiiiiiiiimiiuf

Nikoteen

PPIIIi PW

It Burns

The most convenient way ot
applying an insecticide ever yet
devised. No pans required. No
heating of irons. No trouble.
Cannot injure the most sensitive
blooms. Very effective.

Price, 60c. per box of 12 rolls.

All Dealers Sell it.

SKABCURA DIP CO.

ST. LOUIS.

CHICAGO

Vfenttnn thp Florl.t.' Exchange when wrl tl ■ ».

JADOO

A Florist Writes Us:

"I used Jadoo Fibre in planting
Hoses and cuttings, and find that
the cuttings root in less time than
In earth or sand, and with less
trouble. In transplanting Roses I
washed the roots clean ot all earth
and wrapped the roots well in Jadoo,
and then filled in with a compost of
Vi Jadoo and -;•, earth well mixed
together, and the plants never lost
a leaf, and they seemed to get estab-
lished at once.

"The Liquid I used once a week on
all plants, and found that the plants
are of better color; also the Bowers.
" I think very favorably of them, as
they are clean to handle and free
from odor."

I!i£ American Jadoo Co.

811 FAIRMOUNT AVE.,
PHILADELPHIA, . PA.

8end for our

New Price List and Catalogue.

Mention the Florfata' exchange when writing.

Louisville, Ky.

Market Notes.

Up to the present time the supply
of roses has been very plentiful and of
good quality, but they have not sold as
freely as they should, owing to the large
supply of chryeanthemume. Carnations
are coming Ijetter, and seem to hold
their own. The supply ot violets has
shortened, owing to the warm weather.

Prices at wholesale are: Roses, 3c. to
4c.; -•Vmerican Beauty, 12c. to 20c.; car-
nations, Ic. to 21/oc.; violets, 35c. to 50c.

Retail prices are: Roses, $1 per dozen ;
Beauty, $2 to $i per dozen ; carnations,
35c. to 50c. per dozen; violets, $1 per
100; chrysanthemums, $1 to $4 per
dozen.
Among the Trade.

Owing to the fact that the Ken-
tucky Society of Florists decided not to
holda chrysanthemum show this year,
all of the retail dealers are preparing to
make fine displays in their respective
establishments this week. Especially
elaborate are the prejiarations ot Nanz
& Neuner and Jacob Kchulz. Both firms
have decided to hold individual exhibi-
tions from November 7 to 11. Mr.
Schuiz lias secured an empty store two
doors away from his own.

Iletailers all seem to be satisfied with
the past week's business, owing to the
brisk demand for funeral work. J. S.

Worcester, Mass.

At the annual meeting of the Worces-
ter County Horticultural Society held
November 1 the following officers were
elected: President, O.B. Had wen; secre-
tary, Adin.\. Hixon; treasurer, Nathaniel
Paine. It was decided by a large major-
ity vote to abandon the annual chrysan-
themum show uext j'ear. The discus-
sion on the subject brought out the fact
that these e.xhiliitions have not proved a
financial success. Only 379 paid admis-
sions, at 10 cents apiece, were received
last year, while the show cost $200. It
is said the only profit from the exhibi-
tion is reaped by a few dealers, and am-
ateur effort has received but little en-
couragement. The meeting of the society
was followed by the annual meeting of
the trustees, at which thefollowingsums
were appropriated for premiums:

Flowers and plants, .$700; fruit, .1f600;
vegetables, §400, with the addition of
$300 to be divided between the different
departments; $50 to be devoted to na-
tiveniushroom8,and $50 to gratuities to
exhibitors living outside the county. It
was voted to appropriate $300 for Win-
ter meetings and $300 for library and
publications.

Toronto.

Trade Notes.

Trade during the past week has
been good ; the stock coming in is also
good and generally plentiful. \'iolets
were rather scarce, but as yet have not
been soldathigh prices. The chrysanthe-
mums offered are good and supply abun-
dant. Chrysanthemum plants are but
seldom seen as yet. Carnations arecom-
ing in more plentifully now and the
quality is satisfactory.

Sliow News.

The arrangements for the chrysan-
themum showareaboutcompleted. Geo.
Mills is to be superintendent, and he will
have charge of the decorating. A. H.
Ewing, of Berlin, is to judge plants and
cut chrysanthemums, and W. W. Gam-
mage, of London, will judge made-up cut
flowers, roses, carnations and violets.
The exliibits from amateur members of
the Horticultural Society are likely to be
better than ever, and with good weather
we will likely have thebestshow wehave
ever had. T. M.

Santa Cruz. Cal.

■ At the annual agricultural fair of this
county the florists had a good exhibit.
W. E. King got first premium for chrys-
anthemums, and also tor the best gen-
eral exhibit. He was likewise second in
several other entries. T. Thompson was
first on ferns, tuberous begonias and also
first on carnations, bouquet and design
work, and second on general exhibit: E.
Lecdham first for cut flowers, cactus and
pom])(m dahlias; second tor show and
decorative dahlias and Ijouguet. Peter
Thrift was first for show and decorative
dahlias.

Dr. J. P. Parker got the bulk ot the
premiums in the niattire class, with verv
fine exhibits of cut flowers, palms, ferns,
etc. E. L.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS!

Packed In small crftt*e. easy to handle.

Price per crate
120 7 In. pots In crate, 14.20
«i s »' " 3.00

Price per crate
1500 2 In. pots In crate, »4.88
16002" '•

)2M
1HI0 2^
1000 3

800 3M

5004

3205

144 6

48 9
4S10
2411
2412
1214
616

3.00
3.6(r
4.80
3.60
4.80
4.80
4.50
Send for price list

Seed pans, same price as pots. ,

of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn
Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off for cash with order.

HILFINCER BROS. POTTERY,

OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. Y.

AnetiBT BOLKBE & Sons, New York Agents,

52 Dby Stexbt, Nbw Tobk City

Mention the Florlgts' Exchange when writing.

STANDARD ♦ POTS.

We are now ready to supply a guperlor
quality of Poti in unlimited quantltiei.
Catalogueg and price lists turniahed on
application.

A. H. HEWS &

NORTH CAMBRIDGE,

Mention the FlortatV

CO.,

- MASS.

Bichanar* whon writing

STANDARD FLOWER POTS

First Quality
1<K lo.,i>er 1000. .12 40
2 in., •• .. 2 75 4
2H in.. " .. S 36 » In..
8 in.. " .. 4 70 I 6 in,
Pacicages extra.

C. HENNECKECO.*"

Cream Colon.

3H in., per 1000, ( 4 96

• • •■ (20

10 80

ISM

LWAUKEE,
WIS.

Mention the Florlets* Exchange when writing

BRANCH

mREHOVSl

Jersey (mr.fl J

^CTORY.
713=719

Wharton
•St.-

^ ]i/<clsiAHpfiiY,H.Y. "J/A"

M*'nt1oTi th«» IHorlntn' Hxchang* when writing.

CABLE AND PIPE

Ventilating System.

S01L=MACBINES

In Large or Small Sizes.

SEND FOR CATALOGUE.

A. Q. WOLF S BRO., Dayton. 0.

Mention tbe Florlata' Exchange when writlnjr

IF YOU WANT A

GOOD SASH LIFT

For a Very Little Money Get

THE

'NEW DEPftRTURe"
\ENT>1.(\T1NG f\(>PL)f^NCE;

For DeBcrlptlTe Catalopae Send to

J. D. CARMODY. EVANSVILLE, IND.

Mention the Piorlota' Exchange when writing.

S FRESH, EXTRA STRONG. A

Bales 200 to 5(10 pounds, 70 Cijnts per 100. **

I DUST, 25-50100.250 pounds, m cts. per Q

E pound. 1 1

SYKACrSE FLOWER POTS. ^

M U.CUTLERRYERSON,l08 3dAve. S

S NEWARK, NEW JERSEY. T

Mention the Fin

T^Tfhnne'*" wh»-n wrltlne.

SUMMER IN WINTER

Bv Usins'

Standard Greenhouse Rollers

One cent gets our Catalogue.

GIBLIN & CO., - Utica, N. Y.

Mention the Florl>f Exchange when writing.

ORMSBTS

11

MELROSE. IVIASS.

Mention this paper.

use GARLAND'S

Cast Iron Gutter

and Stop Rebuilding.

Write for Circular.

GEO. M. GARLAND, Desplaines, III.

Mention th> Flnrlnta' Kxchajigc when writing.

Ems InnroTeil Chllesge

Uoller bearing self-olllng devise
rtutomatlc stop, solid link chain
niakeB tbe IMPKOVED CHAL-
LENGE the most perfect appa-
ratus In the market.

Write for catalogue and prices
tiefure placing your orders else-
where.

Quaker City Machine Co.,

RICHMOND. IND.

Mention the Florlaf ' Exchange when writing.

SCOL, LAV'S

IMPROVED

PUTTY BULB

For OlazlQg Saih, Etc.,

—ALSO TH»—

PHTENTPUNTSPHIIIKLER

For fmle b7 7oar Seedsman
or sent, postpaid, lor 91.00.

JOHN A. SCOLLAT,

74 St. 7« Myrtle Ave,
BROOKliYN, - N. Y.
SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE.

Mention the Florlstp' Exchange when writins

WTKQ^E AV.
xMlCAGd.lLU

Mention the FlorlstB* Elxchange when wrlti>c.

November 11, 1899.

The F-l-orists* Exchange.

1139

HORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTS m BUILDERS

STEAM AND HOT WATER HEATING ENGINEERS.

GREENHOUSES and CONSERVATORIES

ERECTED COMPLETE WITH

OUR PATENT IRON CONSTRUCTION,

M"

''^Hfds^

"Til

GREENHOUSE PUTTY.

Plane and

eetltDates on

/V'l/JTt * application,

m '^?iM. either fur

'^■**. '--■^^^ structures

V ^f^Q^^ complete or

' •^^'*^*'<***^ for materl-.!

only ready

,., for erection.

f .>cfS'' '-^■*' Eetlma.tea

for

'^«»=**::;::;;:,,. greenhouse

MiTERIiL.

^Af^^.^.. GREENHOUSE PUTTY. | lt'fd%^.r GREENHOUSE STRUCTURES.

Greenhouse Construction Catalogue ; also Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating Catalogue mailed
from our Kew York Office on receipt of five cents postage for each.

New York Office, St. James Bids., Broadway &; '^6th St.
General Office d: Works* IrTiDgton-on-tbe- Hudson, N. Y.

Mention the Flortsts' Exchange when writing.

LORD & BURNHAM CO.

HOTBED SASH

If in want, it will pay you to write us. stating-
quantity and quality, and whether glazed or
unglazed.

THE BROGKW&Y-SMITH CORPORATION,

SASH ANI> GLASS,
6i SInnroe St., L,VMN, MASS.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlne

HOTHOUSE GLASS

All Sizes a Specialty.

C. S. WEBER & CO.

4 Desbrosses Street, New York.

Mention th« Floriats' Biehmge when writing.

THE FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION

Innires ll.SCO.OOOsq. ft. of glass and lia^l^G.NOO.OO
heserve Fund. Kor particularB addtes3

JOHN G. ESLER, stc,. Saddle iver, N. J.

VTi^nflnn thp Florists' Exchange when writing.

GLASS

For Greenhouses, Graperies,
Hotbeds, Conservatories,

and all other purposes. Get oxtb Pig-
UBEs BEFORE BtTTiNa. Estimates freely
given.

N. COWEN'SSON,
392-94 W. Broadway, New York.

Holds Class
Firmly

See the Point tS-

j The ^'un Keyper Per-
■ Ipct Gluzliii; I'oliitH are

j the best. No riehta or
lefts. Box of KHO point.
j 7ft centB, postpaid,

lENKV A. UltKKIt.
II (he.imil St., I'iill.., P..

i-'i-irift."' Exchange when wrlllng

MASTICA

FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES.

Proven superior to putty a-asier to apply and stays on.
Not affected by extremes of weather. Endorsed by
prominent florists. Bend for descriptive circular of
Mastlca and [tlastlca Glazing machines.

F. 0. PIERCE C0.,';t''oTau^.'M.7' New York.

Mention the Florists' Exchatige when writing.

IS MUCH MpRE DURABI-EfHANPINE.

'PRES3
SASH BARS

UP TO j|£ FEET iNlXNGTM or LOff'GER.

iREENHOUSI

AND OTHER BUILDING MA'TERIAL.

\ /

SenAfof our Illustrated BooK
"CYPjRESB l-UMBERAKofrsLISES."

Send ro^VurSpesii&l Grccnhous^X^rjcol^r.

THE/i X Sxeari^ lumber (b..

liMitlon tlie FlorlAt.' PlTn^nnge when writing.

Mention tlU. paper.

...HAS POSITIVELY NO EQUAL FOR...

STRENGTH, DURABILITY and NEATNESS.

Guaranteed for 10 years. Has a solid wheel and shaft cast In
one (malleable Iron). No slipping on Line Shaft as the case with
all others. Catalogue free.

E. HIPPARD, Younestown, Ohio.

For STEAM

For HOT ^VATER

FOR

GREENHOUSE HEATING

OF ALL KINDS AND IN ANY CLIMATE
For partloalars call on or address

BEAN BOILER CO., 73 Pearl St., BOSTON, MASS.

Ueutlon the FlorleU' Exchange when writing.

Gorton Side Feed Boiler

SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR

GREENHOUSE HEATING.

VOU WANT THE BEST. WE HAVE IT.

Send for Catalogue and investigate for yourself

GORTON & LIDGERWOOD CO.

96 Liberty Street, New York.

7

Menuon the Florlats' Exchange when writing.

On Your Coal Bills

IF YOUR HOUSES ARE HEATED BY
A FURMAN BOILER.

Send for large Illustrated Catalogue,
Florists' Edition. Let us malce you
an estimate FREE.

THEHERENDEENMFG.GO.

Home Office;

59 Fay St., Geneva, N. Y.

New England Office:

120 High St., Boston.

Mention paper.

■ HOX - BED ....

■ GREENHOrSB . .

■ VENTILATOR . .

Gr-ULljf Cyiinress Box's.

■ GREENHOUSE MATERIAL.

■ GET OUR PRICES

■ BEFORE BUYING

GREENHOUSE GLASS!

■ MANUFAC-

■ TURED BY

S. JACOBS & SONS,

OFFICE, 406 W. I3TH STREET, NEW YORK.
Factory Storerooms. Borough ol Queens, N.Y.

■
■

■

■
■

Mention the pnorl.tg' KT<*hanire when w.-uinir

INTERNATIONAL HEATER CO.

237 WATER ST., NEW YORK.
BOSTON, 47 UNION ST. CHICAGO, 86 E. LAKE ST.

^Vrfn BOILERS F» GREENHOUSES

Over SO years' experience. Write for Catalogue.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing

ln!;.SH!.1se GLAZING POINT

A sure preventive of clasB ellpplng. Equally effective with large or
Bmall Blaes Made nt zinc, will not rust Last as long as sash bars.
NOTICE THE HEAIIi this makes them Easy to Drive and Easy
toE.vtract. Two hizcm. #i and !« Inches loig. One pound packages
40 CenIB 1440 points % In. size. ItMO points % In. size. In a pound.

GHAS. T. SIEBERT, Man'f'r. '^'''irB^^'- Pittsburg, Pa.

For sale by Vaughan's Seed Store, New York and Chicago ; Henry F.
Mlchell. 1018 Aarket St.. Philadelphia ; Wm C Beckert. Allegheny Pa ;
schleeel & Fottler. Boston; Vannegut Hardware Co . IndlanapolU;
PlttebuVg Cut Flower Co.. Pittsburg. Mention this paper.

GLASS

GLASS

FOR GREENHOUSES, GRAP-
ERIES, CONSERVATORIES,
AND HOTBEDS.

VANHORNE, GRIFFEN & CO.,

French and American Glass. ^MULl^ll^lf:" ' NEW YORK.

Mention the Florists' Exchajge when writing.

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypr^^ss.

BEST eUADES. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP.

lETSGH & GO. shef'f'iIl'd'U CHIGAGO, ILL.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

1140

The F=i-orists' Exchkngi

November 11, 1899

fresh Tobacco Stefic,

tl.50 per bale of 300 lbs.
Fre*ih Mil II ruck
ItluHlirooiii Spawn,
t7.lio per 100 IbB.
Al80 choice FlowbbSibdb
and UULB8.
Trade price list on appli-
cation.

W.C.BECKERT, Seedsman
Allefflienr) fa*
lf»BtloD th» FlorlgU' Kgchange wh^n writing.

VIOLETS, Slnele White Violets, clumps

from open ground, $5.00 per 100. California,

olumos, $4.00 per 100.
CHINESE PRIMROSES, Strong, 3 in. pots,

5'>c. per doz.; 4 in. pots. 763. per doz.
PHfENIX RECLINATA, strong plants, from

6 in. potfl. $6.00 per doz.
DEUTZIA LEMOINEI, from open ground,

$10.00 ner 100.
HABDT IVIES, strong plants, $8.% per 100.

C. EISELE, nth & Jefferson Sts. Phila., Pa.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when WTlting.

HORTICULTURAL

l?v'.7X"i'"" AUCTIONEERS

Sales Every Tuesday and Friday.
CLEARY & CO.,

60 Vesey Street, - New York.

Mention t^» FlorlpU' Exchange when writing.

ASTER SEED

Tall branching, mixed, choice strain.
75 eta. per ounce

Mignonette Seed. ^"«°'^e?ou''n°c™' *' ""
Pansy Seedl ngs. ''l^:'iiT,-J't^''

Cash with order from unknown parties.
JOHN RECK, Bridgeport, Conn.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing,

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

Largest Stock in the Country.

All goods up-to-date and of superior quality.
Write us lor prices and other information.
Our new catalogue sent on application to
the trade only.

NEW CAPE FLOWERS!

Price on Application.

H. BAYERSDORFER Sl CO.,

50,52 54, 66 N. Four. h St., PHILADELPHIA, PA
Mention the Florlstg' Exchapge when writing.

3

MORE SENSaTIONH
NaVELTIES . . . .

MiFoiset=piB=)lot

3 COLORS
PINK-WHITE-BLUE.

The compact and erect growth makes this new
variety partlinlarly useful ae wlnter-!»luomlng
pot rlantfi. It In unduiilitedly the

BEST FORQET-HE NOT

FOR CUT FLOWERS

and, like the Hnby PrImroBe, Is Bure to become
Immensely popiiliir. It is alniosi a perpetual
bloomer and will give more flowers than any
other plant we know, la perfectly hardy and
bloomB finely In cold frames.

Vi Plants. InS colois, 75c.. oryourcbuice
of color forSl.OU. by malt. 10U Plants, 3
colors, 85.()Ui express prepaid

Liarge Clumps to divide, tft 10.00 a 100.

GENUINE EDELWEISS |

From the Mountains of Switzerland. ^^

We Intend to advertise this extensively and a
great demand mav be expected for It. Every one
Knows that this biglily prized flower has become
eo rare that llie Swiss Government has now
stopped Its expo tailon. When cut It lasts for
years. We have tbt- only stock In thiscountiy.

Extra fine plants, from 214 Inch pots.
9S.00per lOUi «ll.',i5 perl'i mailed.

FINER THAN BOSTON FERN!

THE I.ACE FEKN

POLYSTIGHIUM PROLIFERUM

Ahardyfern.Kf'WB well under bench, lasts one
month when cut. fronds sold at fit 1.00 per doz.
here. Yoiinir Pla- i«. ."XOc. p'*r Vii v t.OO
per lOUi UvK'T. SI. 00 per I'Jj 8S.0O per
100. iiiuiled.

ISPlllieUS SPREHGERI

2W I". One, SI. 00 per lOOi 3^ Irj *7.»0
l)cr I 00 1 .iln «1.>.00 Per 100, ii.v esprcua

Asi'AR.\<;iJs I'i.r^iosti.'S nanus, _

S.J.OO l>cr lOOi ■t-'i ut 100 rates. ^

A. BL&NG SCO., Philadelphia, Pa. 1<^

Mention the FlorUtj' Exchange when writing.

D..A Da.o.Ine Remaining St o 0 k- Ramblers,
ntSe BargSinS. Crlmaun, Yellow; Emp. China,
(-6 vr.. very stronn. 12.60 doi : Lulzjt. liittles.
RuthBchlld, 1-6 rr.. verr »lron« f 1.75 doi.: Plantler.
Seven Sisters, (-5 yr., H. JOdoz.; Mixed If P., B-cd
sorts. 2-} yr., H.0O dui. \V. D. Bl S»I.N(;.

WcMtheld, N. .1.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

PANSIES WORTH RAISING.

Good Plnnts.tl.OO per 1000; |2.50per500.

CasU with Order.

C. SOLTAU A CO., 199 Crant *»e., Jersey City, N. J

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrlUng.

..PANSIES..

Largest flowering, Show Varieties, unsurpaeaed
quality, extra One stocky plants tor cold frames.
50c. per 100 by mall ; »3.00 per 1000; 500 at 1000 rate by
express. Large bushy plants In bad and tloom, 75c.
per lai; M.50 per 1000; 500 at liOO rate
DAISIES (BelliMi, largeBt double flowering, In
mixed colors. One stockv plants, 50c. per ICO by mall;
»1.50 per 500; $2,511 per lUKi by express.

GUSTAV PITZONKA, Bristol, Pa.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

PANSIES.

Fine plants from my own select strain, 9 1 per 1000.

PRIMULA FORBESI, blooming plan t8in2)i-lnch
pots, $3 per 100.

VINCA MA) VAR. , strong field clump8,l»5 per 100.
CASH W. J. ENGLE,

Cor. Xenla Ave. and Dover St., Dayton, O.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

25,00^ IS PANSY PUNTS

''/,■' "'rain in the Market.
S'i .5', -V,?/ ^•»/j, 3000 lor 1*10.00,

No or'

:' ^.

Newell Ave

A. >. --^/?;H,

Plorib. /

accepted.

WilliamsbridKe, N. Y.

Mention the Florlata' TCxphange when writing

PKNSIES

I.ARUE FI.OWERINfi STRAIN.
40ct8. per 100; Si.iO per 1000.

^liilMC Stock plants, standard varieties, 5c. each;
muino 50c. per doz.

Uni I VlinPI#6 CRATER'S, white, pink, red,

nULL.f nUl/IVO blush, yellow. Aug. 1st sown,

11.00 per 100; n.oO per 1000.

BYER BROS., Chambersburg, Pa.

Mention the Florlsta' Eichaoge when writing.

PANSIES

Roemer's Superb Prize Pansies.

This improved strain all the leading novelties
included ; strong bushy plants ready now ;
80 ets. per 100, by mail ; $3.00 per 600, by ex-
press; $4.00 per 1000; $7.00 per 2000; J10.00 per
3000 ; $15.00 per 5000.

Large Plants, transplanted, in bud and
bloum, SI. 00 per 100. Cash with order

PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa.

Grower ol extra fine Pansies.
Mention the Florlata' Bidmnge when writing.

Larg:e Flowering. 300,000 Superb Colors.

The Jennings Strain, Tbey are alt that can
be desired in Pansiee, so far as quality goes,
and are always satisfactory to the buyer who
wants the best. Extra fine stocky plants,
ready to bloom, $5 per 1000, express. Medium
size, for cold frames. 60c. per 100 by mail; $4
perlOOO; 5000, $17 by express. White and
Blue, in separate colors, same price,

SEED of above strain, $1 per pkt : SB peroz.
CASH WITH OKDER.

E. B. JENNIIIBS.'^Sir'SQOtkport.GiBi.

Grower of Thk Finbst Panbikb.
Mention the Florlatj' Kichange when writing.

have: no equal,.

Comprising the cieam of all the Leading Strains,
Large, stocky planta, 90 centa per 100; 93.00 per 1000;
10,000 for |25,00.

BlooininK plants, large, trantiplanted, fl.OT a 100.

nAIC||rC (Bellls). strong niants of the largest
unioikw double varieties, Longfellow and Snow-
bftll, 50 cents per 100; J3.00 per 1000.

FORGET-ME-NOT SiTiWe/'ioSo""''''"

MIRNDNFTTr (Alien DellancO.large, stocky
I U nun CI I C seedlings, SOc. a lOO: W.OO llciO.

J.C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating

Horticultural Architecture and Building.

HITCHINGS&CO.

ESTABLISHED 1 844.

233 Mercer Street, New York.

FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS,

Nineteen Sizes.

Perfect Sash Raising Apparatat.

Rosehouies, Qreenhouses, Etc., of Iroa

Frame Construction erected complete

or the Structural IronWork shipped

ready for Erection.

Iron Frame Benches with the

"Perfect Drainage Bench Tile"

for Slate Tops.

Send 4c- Pottage lorlllustrated Catalogoa

MeptloD the Florlsf Exchange whMi writing.

PRICE
$1.50

tOnnL VIOLET (OLTDIE

SEE ADVERTISEMEKiT, PACE II36.

CYCAS PALM LEAVES

Best and cheapest in the market. PREPARED IN AMERICA.

FLORAL METAL DESIGNS Marin America

And all

Florists' Supplies

WRITE FOR
CATALOGUE.

A. HERRMANN,

manufacturer of If'lecal Floral Designs . • • • •
Importer and Dealer In Florists* Supplies*

404, 406, 408, 4IO, 412 East 34th St., NEW YORK CITY.

Mention the Florists' E^xchange when writing. __^^_

ROLKER'S SPECIAL

BULB OFFER

HYACINTHS.

SINGLK, choice colore. separate, per 100, 84.00 :
per lOUO, $36.0J.

KASIED, Large Bulbs.

SINGLE 1VHITG— La FranohI.e, Belle
Blanchisenee, Mme. Tan der Hoop,

per 100, $6.00; per 1000, J.M.OO.

SINGLE REO— L'Adorable, Saltan Favor-
ite, Gertrude, Glgantea, Norma, Robt.
Stelger, per 100, $5 .W ; per 1000, J60.00.

SINGLE BLCE-Cbas. Dickens, La Pey-
roase. Regalu8, Orondatus, per 100, $3.50 ;
per 1000, $50. LO

SINGLE YELLOW La Plale d'Or, Min-
erva, Due de Slalakoir, per lOO, $5.60;
per 1000, $50.00.

CROCUS.

Colors separate or mixed, per 100. 25 cts. ;
per lao, $2.20.

NARCISSUS.

Cynosure 10 65

Figaro 55

Gloriosa 1 3u

Grand Monarque 100

Stella 50

Poetlcus 30

Campernelles ] 45

Von Slon, double 1 40

1000
$5 00
5 00
12 00
12 00
4 25
2 61
4 00
12 00

SINGLE TULIPS.

100 1000

Artni $0 65 $6 00

Belle Alliance 90 8 60

Cardinale Hat 65 6 00

Couleur Ponceau 60 5 75

( ottage Uald 100 9 00

Ducliess de Pnrma 61 6 76

Due T. T. Crimson 55 6 00

Kalaerskroon 1 CO 9 50

L'linmac ilee 65 6 00

La Relne 8) 7 60

Fottebakker, white 1 25 11 00

" scarlet 90 8 00

yellow 1 35 12 60

Rose Grie de Lin 169 15 00

Rosamundl Hulk 80 7 60

Yellow Prince 120 10 00

Mixed Choice 60 5 00

DOUBLE TULIPS.

ANEMONES, siDjrle, mixed..

" double "
CHIONODOXIA LDCILL.*;
IRIS, .Spanish

Goglisb

IXIA. rai\e'l

BANUNCrLCS, French

" Turimn

TERMS: Net 30 days o
■Write for our New III

56
80
55
20
65
SO
20
35

500
7 50

5 0)
1 50

6 00
1 76
1 90
3 00

100

Duke of York $0 75

Gloria Solus 75

Hellantlius 1 10

La Candour 70

Le Blason 1 20

Purple Crown 80

Rose Blanche 85

Rosine 1 20

Mixed Choice.

70

SCILLA SIBERICA 60

SNOWDROPS, single 55

double 100

cash with order leas 5 per cent, discount.
ustrated SUI»I»i,V CATACOGVE.

1000

$7 00

700

10 00

6 50

11 CO

7 60

8 00
1100

660

5 75
5 do
9 00

AUGUST RULKER & SONS, sz oey $«., New York.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlnc

I

IFe are it straif/ht shoot and. aim to grow into a vlfforoiis plant.

A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL.

m. XI. HO. 46.

NEW YORK, NOVEMBER 18, 1899.

ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR

WE OFFER AS FOLLOWS, A LARGE STOCK OF THE FINEST NAMED

SINGLE

AND

DOUBLE

For BEDDING

AND

...FORGING...

TULIPS

SINGLE EARUV VARIETIES

ARTUS, BIZARRE VERDICT. BRUTUS, CARDINAL'S HAT, CRIHSON i 4,0 nn lAnn

KINQ, DUCHESSH DE PARMA and WAPEN VAN LEIDEN 1 90. UU DCr lUUU

ALBA REQALIS, PAX ALBA. LIMMACULEE, COULEUR PONCEAU.' O'-i nn innn

PRINCESS MARIANNE. RACHEL RUISCH and LA REINE $/.UU DBr lUUU

BELLE ALLIANCE. DUC VAN THOL, scarlet. STANDARD ROYAL (

SILVER, JOOST VAN VONDEL, WHITE SWAN. POTTEBAKKEK $9 00 DGr 1000

SCARLET and ROSAMUNOl HUVKMAN ^v"."" f^

CHRVSOLORA, COTTAQB HAID and KEIZERSKROON .SIO.OO Der 1000

PROSERPINE. ROSE ORIS DB LIN 515.00 per 1 OOO

FINEST MIXED, extra choice assortment. 35.00 per 1 000

SINGLE LATE

BIZARRES, BVBLOOMS and GOLDEN CROWN....

PARROTS, named

DARWINS and BOUTON D'OR

VARIETIES

DOUBLE VARIETIES

.57.00 per
.S8.00 per
810.00 per

1000
1000
1000

GLORIA SOLIS. LADY GRANDISON, J._A CANDEUR.P^ONV RED, (*« «j| 1000

QUEEN VICTORIA, ROSE BLANCHE and YELLOW ROSE f

TOURNESOL RED and YELLOW, and REX RUBRORUM S

IMPERATOR RUBRORUM S

FINEST niXED, extra choice assortment

15.00 per
18.00 per
57. 00 per

1000
1000
1000

VON SION NARCISSUS

'^Ve liave also a
splendid lot of

Gilt-edge<l wtork, exceptionally tine. Bulbs are of large «ize. ami will be r(ninil rxfei>tion-
aliy good ^alue at the price charged. Extra quality bulbs, 3 I 5 OO per 1 000. Top-root,
or double noHcd bulbs, S20.00 per lOOO.

wITixt NARCISSUS GRANDIFLORA

We still liave a few caHes left, ami offer them at a retliieed price to cIohi- out wtociis re-
ihaining on iiaiid. Case iot, aliout 12(Ml to 18i)0 liulbs, 58.00 per 1 OOO.

NARCISSUS Trumpet Hajor and Princeps $10 00 per 1000

" Giant Campernels Regutosus <i 00 "

Pceticus and Single Sweet-scented Jonquil 4 00 "

CHINESE SACRED LILIES per mat of 120 bulliB, $6 00.

GLADIOLI COLVILLei ALBA, "THE BRIDE." $ S 00 per 1000

FREESIAS, extra quality 4 00

LILIUM HARRISII, ~<-~ in. in circumference, case iot, 875 biiibs IS 00 per Case

LILlUn LONGIFLORUM, .Inpan grown, ii-lO In., case lot, 200 bulbs 22 00

HYACINTHS, finest named sorts SO 00 per 1000

PINK ROMANS, fine bulbs 13 00

F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N.Y.

Mention the FloriatJ' Exchange wbeo writing.

ORDfllS BOOK[D NOW

In order of receipt, for
Rooted Cuttings of the
Famous....

w.

""o^SS'^r CARNATIONS

FOR SPRING
DELIVERY.

COmniENCIIVG FEBRUARV ist, 1900.

Prices : Per dozen S3

Per 100 $14

Per 1000 . . . $120
Per 5000 . $500

Per 10,000 . . S800

TKRiie:

strictly (Jaeh,

or CO. D. from

Unknown

rartlee.

The (luoted prices are for THE TUADE
ONLY, and all orders must be from dealers.
Cuttings win be carefully packed under the
supervision and sent direct from the estab-
lishment of the originator and grower,

PETER FISHER, Ellis, Mass.

Address all correspondence and make all checks, money or
express orders payable to

124
Tremont St.,

BOSTON, MASS.

CALLA LILIES!

414 to BVj inches around perIOO,$4.50 I Perfect Selected

3 to 41/2 inches around " 3.50 f California Roots.

DUTCH HYACINTHS 3«a«ne«» varieties. Single and

■^*' ■ *'*^ ■■ ■ »*X^1I^ • n^ Double, larite bulbs, nil shades

leadincr and best kinds, suitable for pots and forcing.. per lOU, S4 75: per lOOO, $45.00

.Beddings Hyacintlis, miied, all colors per 100, $3.00 ; per l(X)i), $27.50.

T'Xn^H*Si — SINGLE.

.lotin stein, white. 1 Ducb.de Parma, iirowu I Purple Cro^vn, purple.

Pi«eou, white. uac Von Rliyn, violet. Bactaus, deep red.

L,a Ininiaculee, white. I Anna ot l^eyden, rose | Vellow Cro-vrn, yellow.

AH the above, per 100, 75 ct8.i per lOOO, $6.00.

Per 100 Per 1000

I.a Reiiie $0 90 |8 00

KeisersUroon 1,00 9 50

Vellovk- Croiwn 75 6 00

Uuc Von Xhol, scarlet 85 7 00

eottaKe Maid 1.00 0 50

Pottebakker, white 150 13 00

Per 100 Per WOO

PottebakUer, scarlet $110 $9 00

Pottebakker, yellow 2 00 18.00

^Vou-wermau 100 8.00

Rosaniundi 100 9.00

Finest MiiiKle, mixed 60 5.50

TULIPS^

Per 100 Per 1000

F^ Salvator Rosa $275 $24 00

DOUBLE ( Murillo 2 25 20 00

Per 100 Per 1000

vello-w Rose $1 10 $10 00

Finest I>ouble,mxd, .75 7 00

NARCISSUS

(CHINESE SACRED First size bulbs...
-i Paper 'Wblte Grandlflora

' Oouble Roman

$4 00 $35 00
.75 6 50
.60 5.00

LILY OF THE VALLEY, select pips, cold storage per 1000, $12.50

FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA, large Vi inch bulbs, per 100, 50c... " 3 50

GLADIOLUS, The Bride

Per 100

j^HKliK <«• ■ Japonica $2 75

SPlK/l'.A Compacta iaultlflora_...... 3 75

Per 100, 50 cts.; per IDOO, $4.50

A!itiI»oldes Floribunda..

3.75

CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO., f

342 WEST 14th STREET, ^^ffe". N.Y. CITY

Importers, Exporters and Growers' Agents ot SEEDS. BULBS and PLANTS.
Mention the Florlets' Blxchonge when writing.

STOCK PUNTS

C H RYS ANTH EM UMS

At S2.00 per Dozen : Ponderosum, Yellow Mme. Cannot, Robert Halliday,
Mavo'urneen, The Barrington, Carrie Bell, Adinlral Dewey, Willowbrook, Pride,
Arllne, Mrs. Button.

At $1.25 per Dozen; S8.00 per lOO; Mrs. 0. P. Basett, Pink
Ivory, Murdock, Mrs. H. Weeks, Black Hawk, Lorna Ooone, Yellow Monarch,
Snow Queen, Western King, Glory of Pacific, H. W. Reiman, W. H. Chadwick,
Autumn Glory, Pennsylvania, Bonnaffon, Dorothy Spaulding, Mrs. Robert McArthur.

GERANIUMS

For Immediate
Delivery.

50c. per Doz.; $4.00 per 100. From 2%-in. pots: Griffith, Mme. .Jauliii, S. A.

Nut.t, J. J. Harrison, Marquis (le Montmort, Beaute Poitevine, Silver Queen,

Eulalia, Granville, .James Kehv.ay.
75c.perDoz.; $5.00 per 100. From 3-in. pots. 25atlODrate: .Jno. Forbes, Thesee,

Atlilete, Triumpli de Nancy, Gertrude Pear.son, Phonograpli, Camille Bernardine.
$1.00 per Doz.; $6.00 per 100. From 3-in. pots: Louis Mayet, Mrs. Parlier.

Gloire de Lorraine, i-ineli, at p. 00 per doz. Double Semperflorens, set of 3
varieties, 75 cents. Boule de Nelge. snow-white. Nancy. Triumph de Lorraine.

Fine, 2y,-in., $1 a doz. ; $G a
100; extra, 3-in., $1. 50a doz.
extra strong, 3
in., $8 a 100.

MeBUOQ tbe FlorlBtB' Kxcnans* wti«Q wnUns.

NEW RUSSELIAS, Elegantissima and Multifiora.
PRIMULA FORBESII l^Tioo. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS

THE COTTAGE GARDENS, Queens, N.Y.

C W. WARD Manager. Long Diatance Telephone, 91 B, Qaeens.

M«ntloB th« FIorlBU' Bxch&ng* wb«n writing.

1142

THB F=I-0RISTS' EXCH75NGE.

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M

ILY PIPS.

Here and ready for delivery. If we
do say it tliey are exceptionally fine

3 YEAR OLD PIPS.

German grown (not Dutch), well devel-
oped and fine forcers, 100 for $1.00 : 1000
for $9.75 ; case of 2500 pips, only $23.00.

SPIR>EA JAPONICA.

Japonica 100 for S4.00 ; 1000 for $35.00

Compacta Multiflora " 4.50; ■' 40.00

Floribunda .... " 5.00.

WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, 54 and 56 DeySt.

Extra strong clumps, an
excellent forcer for Easter.

Mention this Paper.
5 per ceDt. dis-
count for cash.

ASPIDISTRA VARIEGATA

JUST
RECEIVED

Selling off Llllam Lonslflorum, Bx7, per 105, $2.M; case, 500, $10.50,
case,46U, $16. 00. 7x9, per 100, $6 00: case, 300, $17.00. 9x10, per 100, $10.00.
CI.OSINe OVT BVLB STOCK.

TULIPS— A few thousand.

LaCandeur $0.65 per 100; $6.00 per 1000

Murillo 1.75 " 17.00 "

Tournesol 1.10 " 10.00 "

Per 100 Leaves, $6 00.
Per 12 Leaves $1.00.

6x8, per 100, $4 00;

NARCISSUS.

Paper White Grandiflora,

60 cts. per 100, $5.75 per 1000.

C Al,I.A ETHIOPICA, 3-4 inch, 100, $2.00, or lOOO, $15.00.

Address

HU DCDf CD fl f*n ESTABLISHED 1878.

• 111 DCKucK a bUii 47 BARCLAY ST., NEW YORK

Mention the Florlati' Eiehange whan writing.

A BIG DROP IN PRICES !

LIMITED QUANTITY OF SURPLUS STOCK. TERMS, NET CASH.

Chinese Sacred Lilies, per mat 120 bulbs, $4.00; per JOOO, $20.50

Lllluni LonKlflorum, .lapan, 6-8, per
Cise, 40IJ, $12; p,-r luu, $3.5.; 9-10, per 1 10, $10.

I.lllani HarrislI, 5-7, per case, 4'00, $12.00;
per 100, $3.50.

Calla Lilies, extra large, IJj-ZJ^, 100, $8.50.

Grape Hyaclnttis, white or blue, per
lllO, 75ct«.

Double Suotvdrops, per 100, $1.00.

Double Anemones, per ItO. 9Jcta.

Single Anemones, per 100, Gicts.

Clilonodoxa I.uclllae, per 103, 9Dct8.

Freesla Refracia Alba, H to Wincli,
per lOO.J, $5.00.

SlnKle Hyaclntlis, for forcing or bed-
ding, line mixture, to color, red, white and
blue, per 100, $4.00; per 1000, $37.CO

Doable Hyaclnttas, to color, per 100,
$4.25; perlOuO, $lO.UO.

Dutcli Roman Hyaclntbs. all colors,
mixed, per 100, $2.00; per lliOu, $18.00. Blush
w h ite, per 100, $2.25 ; per 1000, $20. 00.

Single Hyacinttas, named, first size,
per KIM, $6.(0. o =1 c,

Double Hyaclntbs, named, first size,
per 100, $6.00.

Single Hyaclntbs, named, second size,
per 10.), $4.50.

Double Hyaclntbs, named, second tize,
per 100, $4 75.

Berlin rips Lily of tbe Valley, from
cold storage, tor Christmas blooming, per
case of 2.500, $30.00 ; per 1000, $13.00.

rALItl SEEDS -Kentia Belmore.
ana, per liiuo, $4.00 ; K. Korsterlana,
per moo, $3.00.

Cyclamen Persicnni GlKanteum,
fine bulbs, line mixture, per 100. $7..5u •
Kose, Crimson, Carmine, White, per 100, $10.

Crocus, in fine mixture per 1000, $3.00

Blue, White and striped " 225

Yellow Mammoth " goo

Yellow, select size " 300

Yellow, first size " 250

Named sorts, white, per 100, eVcta.

SINGLE EARLY TULIPS.

Per 100

Artus $0 75

Canary Bird 2 00

Chrygolora 1 50

Couleur Ponceau per 1000, $5.60 75

Due von Thol, crimsoD 70

Bca'let 80

*' " rose 1 26

„ '* " yellow 1 7i

Kelserskroon 1 tin

Jacht van Delft [ 80

Joost van Vondel 1 qq

La Reine per 1000, $7.60.. .. 1 00

Kembrandt 1 50

Crimson Kln^ 75

„ Per 100

Rosa Mandl ot nn

Standard Royal !,'. **.'.'.'.*.**.'.".' } OO

ThomaH Moore 1 in

White Swan .....'.'.*. '.', '.".'.'.*; 1 85

Wouvernian.. on

Yellow Prince !!!!!!!!!!!!!!.'!!!."" 1 25

Tur,II»S-Pink, Rose, .per 1000, $6 fO

Red and Scarlet, " 6 00

White. " 7 ()o

lellow. " 7 00

" Striped. " ti 00
Gold Striped,

"' All Colors, floe mixture," 5 60

DOUBLE EARLY TULIPS.

„ . Per 100

Due von Thol, reJ. yellow, lUOO, $5 2.5 $0 85

Duke of York 1 (jq

Olorin Soils 1 PO

Murillo, per 1000. $20.00 [', 2 2»

LaCandeur. per 1000, $6.25 85

Rex Rubrorum 1 50

Roslne \[ j 40

Tournesol, red and yellow .*..'. l 50

Fine Mixture 9 I

Kxtra Fine Mixture .'.'!.'!,'.' 1 dO

Parrot Tulips, Lutea Ma.ior .....[ I m

Brilliant Crimson 2 00

NARCISSUS.

^ , Per 100

Double IncotnparablUs $1 00

Single Pceticus Ornatus ..'. 1 60

Single Trumpet Major ]" 1 50

Single Joaquils [\ 65

Single Campernelles , '.'.','.. 75

Admiral P"'??

Perfecta *} 15

BIzarre'a, mixed j.

Byblooms, red, violet, rose.!!!.' i in

Mt.ved i-

TULIPAS, Florentiiia;;: i 2s

Oennerlana j nn

Gol(l«n Gem. ^ ,V

DOUBLK LATE TtJLipS,'

PeeonyGold j qq

Yellow Uoae. per 1(00, $7.60'.'.'.'.'.''. '■.'.'.'.' 1 00
'.'■'■'.'. 90

Fine Mixture..

CH.JOOSTEN,

IMPORTER,

Mention the florlat*' Blxchanre whan writing.

85 Dey Street, NEW YORK.

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ORDER NOW.

RUSSIAN VALLEY

Due to arrive This Week.

PRICE, per 100 $2.00

" per 1000 15.00

" per case 2,500 pips 30.00

Hamburg and Berlin Pips, $10.00 per 1000;
per case, 2500 pips, $22.50.

the
inK

follow-.

( Narcissus, Trumpet Major, $1.25 per 100 ; $10.00 per 1000.
We have I " Paper White Grandiaora, $1.00 per 100 ; $7.00 per 1000.

still unsold^ ., Poeticus (Poets), GOc. per 100; $5.00 per 1000.

i Tulips, mixed, single or double, 65c. per 100. Mention

[Hyacinths, single named varieties, $5.00 per 100. tnis Paper.

STUMPP & WALTER CO.. 50 Barclay St., N. Y.

CHINESE SACRED LIUESip

FINEST LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS «=.,r.

Florists and Dealers are invited to | U TUnDDIIRM Jt. Pfl ^^ Cortlandt St.,
send for Trade List now ready. J. •"■ I nUnDUnH 01 1>U., ^EW YORK.

Meatlon the Florlata' Brchange whan writing.

NO BARGAINS, m NEARLY GIVEN AWAY.

All Stock Guaranteed to be of ttie Best Quality.

1000 DUTCH HYACINTHS, first size to name per 1000, $65.00

5000 " " Miniatures, to name " 20.00

30,000 NARCISSUS, Paper White Grandifl., extra, 1000 in a case, " 6.00

10,000 " Von Sion, mammoth '■ 14.00

5000 PARROT TULIPS, Gloriosa •' 12.00

5000 " " Lutea Major " 12.00

10,000 GLADIOLUS, The Bride, extra for forcing ■' 5.00

Prices on all other Bulbs and Plants Cheerfully Given.

F. W. O. SCHMITZ, Jersey City, N.J.

Menuon the Florlata' BxcbanEe wben writtnic.

SDItPLDS DOTCH BDLBS!

HYACINTHS

100 1000
Single Choice Colors . . $3 50 $32 50

Named, Large Bulbs . . 5 00 45 00

SINGLE EARLY TULIPS.

100

Artus $0 60

Bizarre Pronkert . . .
President Lincoln .
Pottebakker, white .
Joost van Vondel . .
Purple Crown ....
Rose Oris de Lin . .
La Reine

50
80

1 20
75
50

1 50
80

1000

$5 50

i 50

7 50

10 00

7 00

4 50

12 50

7 50

Due von Thol, scarlet
Duchesse de Parma .
Cardinal's Hat ....
Rachel Ruesch ....

Brutus

Arma of Leyden . . .
Bizarre Verdict

100
SO 50
50
50
80
50
50
50

1000
$4 50

Yellow Prince 1 20 11 00

SINGLE EARI.V TULIPS, aU colors luixed, $4 per 1000.

DOUBLE EARLY TULIPS.

Tournesol, red and yellow .

Gloria Soils

Rose La Reine, Mne . . .
Duke of York . . . . .
Blanc Borde Pourpore,

late

Due von Thol, red, yellow

100 1000
$1 25 $10 50

60

1 00

60

60
50

Le Blason i 20

5 50
8 00
5 50

5 00

4 50

10 00

Yellow Rose, late
Purple Crown . .
La Citadelle . . .

Cousine

Paeonia, red, late .
Bonaparte ....

Titian

Rex Rubrorum .

double: tulips, all colors mixed, $5 per 1000.

100
$1 00
60
60
60
70
60
60
25

1000
$9 00

50
50
50
50
50
50

11 50

LARGE SIZE BULBS.

Named varieties; 1000, $'_>.50
Colors separate: 1000, $:>.00

Choice Bulbs, Fine Strain.

$5.00 per 100 ; 75 cts. per doz.

AZALEA I N D I C A '-'-n. $25.00 per 100.
BOBBINK & ATKINS, Rutherford, N. J.

UentlOD tbe FlorUUi' Exchange when writing.

Kovember 18, 1899.

The F^l-orists* Exchhngb.

1143

ASTER

COSMOS

rSEAN S^ftLQVEg^G RASS JtoiJioNSj^gSNip

~)EedIrSe Report]

Points and information from ssedemen, and
all Interested in this column, solicited. Ad-
dress Editor Seed Tkade, care of Flokistb'
Exchange. P. O. Box 1697. New i'orli.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION

Alexander Kodgerb, Cliicago, 111., Presi-
dent ; Albert McCullough, Cincinnati, First
Vice-President; F. W. Bolgiano, Washing-
ton, Second Vice President; S. F. Willard,
Wethersfleid, Conn., Secretary and Treasurer.

The Unitei] States Department of Ag-
riculture is testing the growing of Liliura
Harrlsii at .Summerville, S. C.

Among recent reappraiseraents where
advances were made on invoiced prices
at the port of New York, are enumerated
consignments of spinach seed from Enli-
huizeu, Holland.

Santa Clara. Cal. — A local newspaper
states that the C. C. .Morse Seed Com-
pan.v has set out 50,000 sacl^s of onions
for seed purposes, and at the Kimberlin,
Parker and .\gnew seed ranches, many
more thousands of sacks of onions are
being planted.

W. .). Fosgate, whole makinghis debut
in the same business, has leased two
large fields, and is setting out some
10,000 sacks of onions. His principal
industry for the season will be the rais-
ing of sugar beets. About 40 acres will
be set out in these.

A New Pea Louse. — In a paper deliv-
ered b.v Professor W. G. Johnson, of the
Maryland .Vgricultural Station, before
the -Association of Economic Entomolo-
gists, at Columbus, O., in August last, he
dealt with the new pea louse, to which
he has given the specific name of Necta-
rophora destructor. The ravages of this
insect in the pea-growing district of
Maryland this season resulted, it is said,
in a loss of f .'^,000,000. It has also been
reported from Delaware, New .Jersey,
Long Island, Pennsylvania, Virginia,
North Carolina, Connecticut, and re-
cently from Canada. Theinsect is oneof
the plant lice, or aphides, about one-
eighth of an Inch long. No satisfactory
remedy for Its destruction has been
found; its natural enemies are the larvse
of the SyrpbuB fly. In September the
insect was reported as still doing injury
to sweet peas in Canada. Illustrations
of the pest, together with specimens of
pea pods damaged by It, and a full ac-
count of its life-history and depredations,
are given in the. November In issue of the
ScientiQc American.

European Notes.

All signs of frost have now disappeared
and mild, moist weather helps our grow-
ing plants and hinders our later crops
and the work of dressing those already
secured. To the shortages reported last
week must now Ije added turnip-rooted
parsley, Kuby King, pepper and scorzo-
nera. The Italian crops of tomatoes,
egg-plants and some cucurbitaceas, to-
gether with carnations, have also se-
riously suffered from the heavy rains
which" prevailed at the end of September.

The second crop of dwarf beans has
been practically destroyed from the same
cause, and as the first crop was a very
bad one the shortage will cause us some
inconvenience. The plantings of cauli-
flowers and other brassicas cultivated in
the South have been much benefited, and
the same is true of myosoti8,thedifferent
strains of Viola tricolor and salvias.
Biennial stocks have suffered very much
in the South, but in the North those who
were lucky enough to raise their plants
report that they are progressing favor-
ably. Climbing plants generally have
yielded well this season. As an evidence
of the extraordinary heat which has this
year prcviiiled in "Northern Europe, it
may lie noted tti.'il loli.fa Bcandens sown
in a'n open lipid in IOhbcx i 'onnty, England,
early in August, is now in full bloom.
Nearby a plot of that lovely pansy Mad-
ame Perret, sown at the same time, ar-
rests attention.

A. de Eanghe, of Cyclamen Papilio
fame, is dead.

H.Cheeseman, of The Cox Seed Com-
pany, is in London, and proposes to
make an extensive trip through Europe,
EuRUPEA.N Seeds.

CATALOGUES RECEIVED.

KlVltRSIOE NDH6ERIE8 AND FrDIT FahM

(Qlien E. Warren; prop), Greenville, N. C —
Descriptive catalogue of Fruit Tr,e9, Small
Fruits. Plants etc.

iH

BucYRUs, O.— Nicholas Amos, of Crest-
ine, has opened a flower store here.

Fi.NnLAY, O.— E. J. Foster & Son have
opened a flower store at 130 North Main
street.

Baltimore, Md.— Henry Voelker has
purchased the greenhouse property cor-
ner of Gay and Choptank streets.

Hackensack, N. J.— H. Hugues has
leaped, in addition to his house on Green
street, three greenhouses owned by C.
W. Petty, on Hackensack avenue, and
has them stocked with carnations.

NvACii, N. Y.— James N. Clark, of
Sparkill, N. Y., has opened a retail store
on 93 Main street, Nyack. He carries a
full line of cut flowers and decorative
plants, and reports business very good

Perry

NA^atson

CALIFORNIAN SEEI

—

SPECIALTIES

Onion 8eed
Lettuce
Celery
Carrot
Salsify
Parsnip
etc.

Sweet Peas
Cosmos
Hollyhock
Verbenas
Asters
Mignonette
etc.

Lima Beans
Salt Bush
Bromus Gi'ass
Bermuda **
Johnson **
etc.

ALL CALIFORNIA GROWN. WHOLESALE ONLY.

SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA

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ASTER SEED

Tall branching, mixed, choice strain.
75 ct8. per ounce

Mignonette Seed. ^"''°'^e?ounoe^' *'•*

Poncu Qoarll nno Keek's Strain, 86c. per

ransy oeeui ngs. ^qq 13 g^ p^^. ^QQ^J

Cash with order from unknown parties.
JOHN RECK, Bridgeport, Conn.

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We Are Uendquariers for

ROCKY MOUNTAIN

TREE and FLOWER SEEDS.

Colorado Blue Spruce and the famous Rocky
Mountain Cnlumhine our specialty.
Write for new price list.

BARTELDES & CO., Denver, Colo.

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COXSEEDCO.

Wholesale Seedsmen

14 & 16 Ninth Ave., 411, 413, 415 Sansome St.,

NEW YORK. SAN FRANCISCO.

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S MUSHROOM SPAWN. h

■ FRESH. Write ue for Special Prices. ■

■ JOHNSON & STOKES, *

S air-ai»MBrkot street, PIIILAnEl"''"!*- ■

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A BARGAIN IN BULBS.

5000 Large Freesias . . at $2.50 per 1000
900 Choice Longiflorum,

7-'.i ......" 5.00 " 100

4000 Paper wiiiteGrandi-

flora " 4-50 " 1000

500 Lilium Harrisii, 5-7 " 2.50 " 100
_ , Tk 1 $1-00 per 100 lbs. ;

Tobacco UDSt, 5oo/°;'°^o^; *^-'^'

GRIFFITH & TURNER CO., Baltimore, Md.

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LOW PRICES!

Bi^^ ^W^^ ^" ■■ For Bargains see Issue of Oct. 7.

CALIFORNIA PRIVET

Per 100 lOoO

to 2!^ ft., bushy $300 $35.00

3 to 3 " " 360 30.00

2 to 3 " X heavy 4.0(1 35.00

Prices on 10,000 lets given on application.

rgai

CLEMATIS'PANICULATA

Per 10 100 lOOO

No. 1, flrst-class fl.'O $800 $70.00

No.3 70 B.60 60.00

Extra size 1.36 10.00 804)0

AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII, 2 and 3 yean, Ileld-gTown, X heavy.

Per 10

No. I $ J 80

No.3 65

100

$6.ro

5.00

1000

$50.00

46.00

ROSES, SHRUBS and VINES.

Per 10 100 1000

X size $1,110 $8.00 $76.00

XX size 1.25 9.W) 85.0*

30,000 GRASSES, CHEAP.

SEND FOR. 'WHOI.ESAI.E I,I8T.

THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO.. Elizabeth, N. J.

IfwitlfMi tb* Tlorlata' Exchajige whan wiUlng.

GALLA

ETHIOPICA

Fine, well curpd bulbi«, from our
own farm in C^alifornia.

CIrcum. 100 lOOO

Extra Selected, 5 to 0 in $6.50 $6500

First Class. 4 to 5 in 4 50 35.00

300 oi one size at 1000 rates.

JACKSON & PERKINS C9.,Sf^^4^.^'

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: Special Low Prices

2 Hyaclntlis, in colors..

■ Tulips, in varieties

■ Narcissus, in aorta

Crocus, in colors

TO ■

CLEAR. ■

Prices *

on ■

applica- 5

.^.«^«^, ... . tion. ■

M WEEBER & DON, Seeil Mprrhanteft GrowerB, m

Z U-1 Cliftiub.'ra St.. NKW YOHK. »

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SURPLUS STOCK

WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS, 11-12 ctm.,

per 100, $1.35 : per lOOO, 111.00.
ITAI.1AN, shaded white, 12-16 ctm., per 100, $1.75

per 1000, $16.00.
PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS GRANDI-

FLORA, A 1, per 100. $1.00 ; per lOOO, $7.00.
Cash With Obdkk.

HULSEBOSGH BROS., Englewood, N. J.

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I PLANT SEED CO. I

I Wholesale Merchants. «

I ^Jtjtjt ST. LOVIS. Jtjtjtjt

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ru'RpTirsVF HYACINTHS FOR BEDDING.

Also Second Size Named.
CALLAS, second size.
LOKiGIFLORVBI and HARRISII,

good firm bulbs, 9-11, and
COLD STORACE LItV OE THE

VALlrEV'. t^- Write for cut prices.

W. W. RAWSON & CO., Boston, Mass.

12 and 13 Faneull Hall Sq.
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White, )<4-\M
per 100, $3.00.
Per 100

CALLAS

Tulips, Sinsrle Mixed $0.45

Hyaclntlis, Blue Romans 140

Allium Neapolitanum 40

Ma.rclssus, Paper White 60

We are headquarters on Choice Fresh
Tobacco Stems. Prices right.

N. G. FAUST a CO., ll^^^^sl; PHILA., PA.

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MICHEL PLANT -p ■
BULB CO. s

ST. LOUIS, mo.

We Are
Headquarters for

ROCKY FORD

Cantaloupe Seed

« We Solicit Your Orders.

i BARTELDES & CO.,

X DENVER, COL.

»»♦»»>»♦♦»♦♦♦♦>••>>»»♦♦♦♦<

Mention the Florlets' Exchange when writlof.

ALM

t5^^^ ""hand

100 1000 3000

liffinix Tenuis $0.75 $5.00 $13.50

Pumlla l.te 8.00 22.50

Reolinata 75 5.00 13.50

Corypha Austraiis 75 500 13.50

PandanUH Ulilis 1.25 10.00 27.50

I L. SCHILLER, 404 E. 34lh Street. New York,

SPECIAL
LOW OFFER

Per 100

Single Hyacinths, nam'd varieties $4 80

colors.... 3 75

Tulips, Single Early, mixed 60

l.ntc. " ™

DoubleEnrly. ** *5

l.nle. *' ^

Parrot, mixed «

Crocus, mixed f w

Narcissus Polyanthus, yellow, mixed 100

VonZlon 130

Anemones, elDgle, mix 'd 75

double, " 110

Oxalis. Bowell 1 1*

Versicolor 75

Scilla Siberica . "

Chinese Lilies »™

Freesin Refracta Alba, large 75

L,illuni Harrisii, 5 to 7 S to

7109 800

Order at once. Terms, cash.

H. L. HOLMES, Harrisburg, Pa.

Selected Hamburg Pips

Per 1000, SIO.OO.
Case Lots, -2,300, »i:t.75.

LesB 10 per cent, for Cash with Order.

AUGUST RdLKER & SONS,

52 Dey Street, New York.

Mention the Florists" Exchange when writing.

1144

Thb Florists* Exchkngb.

T.

AMBKICAN ASS JCIATION OF NURSERVHEN

Wilson J. Petkhs, Tru.v, O., Pi-e«iiU-iit;
D. S. Like, Rheuiindoiih, In., Vice-I'resident;
Geokue C. Seageii, Rochester, N. Y., Secre-
tary; C. L. Yates, Rochester, N. Y., Treas-
urer.

The Chase Nursery Company has estab-
lished a large rose plautation at River-
Bide, Cal., near the I'achaffa raountaiu.

Chelsea, Mass.— William Christie has
gone Into the nursery business here.

Martiu Benson, of the Kose Valley Nur-
sery, is erecting a large greenhouse to
facilitate his increasing business.

A consular report says there is a good
field for American nursery trees in .South
Africa, and the Consul believes also that
iaseetieides and spraying outfiteeould be
profitably introduced.

The cultivation of fruit trees along the
highways of France is bting extended
each vear, the government having
adopted this practice as a source of
revenue, so that now roadside fruit cul-
tivatioa has become an important
branch of national industry.

Topeka, Kan.— The thirty-third an-
nual meeting and exhibition of fruits of
the State Horticultural Society occurs
here December 27—20 inclusive. An ex-
cellent program has been prepared. Wm.
H. Barnes, .State House, Is secretary.

Stocks on which to Graft the Lilac.

— In recent years many beautiful varie-
ties of lilac have been raised on the Con-
tinent, and to enable nurserymen to in-
crease their stock of plants by grafting,
stocks of Syringa vulgaris and Ligu-
Btnim vulgare have been employed. An
admirable stock lorstandards Is found in
the common Ash — Fraxinus excelsior —
which, like syringa, belongs to the order
Oleacete. This stock being a stronger
grower than ligustrum, affords abetter
stem for standards; moreover it attains
a much greater age, and does not fall a
prey to the grubs of the hawk-moth and
wood leopard-moth. Budding as well as
grafting may be employed. — Wiener II-
lastrirte Garten Zeitnng.

Japanese Maple, ampelopsilobam.

— In many cases, no matter how merito-
rious the article, it takes repeated efforts
to bring it to favorable notice. At the
time of this writing, nothing is more
brilliant in Autumn coloring than the
Japanese maple, variety ampelopsilo-
bum, and though I have bad occasion to
speak of it before, I cannot help adiling
praise in hopes it may benefit so deserv-
ing yet little known plant. With us, it
is perhaps the last to take on Autumn
tints, which is a very desirable charac-
ter, and this color is of the clearest red.
Among evergreens, it stands out won-
derfully, and can lie seen at a long dis-
tance. Unlike the ordinary blood-leaf
Japanese maple, which also takes on a
brilliant ,\utumn tint, the leaves do not
become rolled and fall early, allowing
thecolor to be displayed at its best. It
Is a more vigorous grower than the
blood-leafed variety, and looks well in
Its plain green leaf all Summer.

Forming Shrubs of Trees. — An ob-
serving gardener can often produce very
pleasing results from certain trees by
keeping them cut back every year, allow-
ing them to shoot up afresli each Spring.
The paulow'nia, a large-growing tree, is
quite frequentl.v thus treated with inter-
esting effect. By the encouragement of
strong, vigorous growth, enormous
leaves are produced beyond what are
even normally large. A single stem is
shot up, straight "as abean-pole," with-
out branches, the leaves being on long,
stout petioles. It is not unusual to see
these long, one-year stems about 10 feet
in height. They are hollow, and will oc-
caslnnally kill partly back until age is
gained. Allowed to grow up, the pau-
lownla makes a large, round-headed
tree, producing panicles of blue flowers,
arranged likecandelabra in great abund-
ance. They precede the leaves In Spring,
the buds being interestingly formed the
year previous. The ailantus is another
tree that maybe treated In this way, and
In cutting back, considerable of their of-
fenslveness Is lost with the absence of
flowers. One of the prettiest effects I
ever saw was a bank of ailantus back of
a row of houses. The iiendulous leaves
produced a really tropical effect, which
showed to great advantage through a
■vista formed Ijy two houses.

To get the full value of the striped
maple. Acer striatum, new growth alone
should be encouraged. The unique green

and white striped bark is quite pretty,
and will usually be found brightest on
the young suckers which spring up m
abundance around the base of a large
tree. .\8 the approximate height of this
maple is only about 12 feet, there is no
difficulty in keeping it down.

Coruus alba or stolonifera, the red-
stemmed dogwood, is at this time show-
in"- its lirightest color. In the Summer,
it is onlv slightly colored, seemingly
especially designed for brightening up
the landscape in Winter. This may also
be kept cut back, performing the opera-
tion just before Spring opens.

Many old shrubs, that have been more
or less ruined by bad pruning, would
doubtless be improved by cutting com-
pletely down, getting a whole new
growth.

There are but few evergreens that will
stand such severe pruning, it being very
difficult to get buds to form from old
wood; but theCephalotaxus Fortune! is
one. When cut down to within a few
inches of the ground, or higher up after
several such treatments, it goes ahead
again, formingagraceful evergreen bush.
Bv nature, it is somewhat straggling in
growth, and the occasional severe prun-
ing is found quite desirable. In very
hard Winters, it will get pretty well
browned on the southern side, like its
relative, the yew.

S. Mendelron Meehan.

Trees Along City Streets.— City For-
ester Gale, of Springfield, Mass., has is-
sued a circulargiving instructions on the
subject of planting trees along city
streets, accompanied by a diagram show-
ing best method of setting out the trees;
by setting them on the lawn side of the
w'alk, and alternating them on opposite
sides of the street. The advantages
claimed for this style of planting are:
Trees are out of the reach of horses; the
tree roots are not being cut to put in
curbs or walks. In the ordinary way,
the parking between the walk and curb
becomes higher than the walk, and in
wet weather water stands on the walk.
By having the walk next the curb, it al-
ways drains free. The street appears
wider, the trees being farther back. The
lawn looks wider, the walk being farther
away. The veranda is not as conspic-
uous, the trees being between it and the
walk.

Park and Outdoor Art Association.

A meeting of the council and others in-
terested in the Park and Outdoor Art
Association was lield in the green room
of the Auditorium Annex, Chicago, on
Saturday, November 4.

The following persons were in attend-
ance; President Chas. M. Loring, Vice-
presidents R. H. Warder, John C. Olm-
sted, E. J. Parker, Thos. H. Macbrlde,
Treasuer O. C. Simonds and Secretary
Warren H. Manning, together with the
followingcitizensofChicago; Mr. French,
director of the Art Institute; Mr. Emil
Lorch.of the Art Institute; Prof. Geo. W.
Kriehn, of the University of Chicago; Mr.
Bryan I^athrop and Dr. Wood worth,
president of the Lincoln Park Board.

Dr. Woodworth was elected chairman
of the meeting.

The secretary gave a general review of
the work of the association, particularly
that which had been delegated to the
committees, gave a brief outline of what
had been accomplished by these commit-
tees, and stated that he had conferred
witli Mr. French of the Art Institute,
who would hold the following days open
for our next annual meeting to be held
in the Art Institute, June 5, G, 7, 20, 21
and 22.

A communication was also read from
R. H. Southgate, manager of the Audito-
rium Hotel, offering to provide meeting
rooms in the hotel free of charge to the
convention, and making a rate of from
$1.50 to $4 per day. It was voted by
the council to hold the meeting on the
5th, Gth and 7th of June, and to make
the Auditorium Hotel the headquarters
of the association.

The following suggestions were brought
up in the general discussion which fol-
lowed;

Mr. E. J. Parker urged the importance
of securing a larger membership, and
called attention to the good work which
was being done by the various railroads,
particularly the Boston & Albany and
the Pennslyvania E. E., in the improve-
ment of the surroundings of stations.
[The Michigan Central should be includ-
ed in this category also. — Ed.]

He suggested that a paper upon this sub-
ject would be desirable, also a paper on
"School Grounds." He called attention
to the valuable time that was being lost
by the Chicago University in postponing

planting operations upon their grounds.
He also stated that he thought the asso-
ciation should secure an opinion and
have a discussion upon the question of
the rights of telegraph companies to cut
trees on the roadside in locating their
poles and wires. He stated that it was
claimed in his town that their franchise
gave them this right. The rights of the
company and of the abutters should be
clearly determined in such cases. He
understood that there had been a deci-
sion in an Illinois court against the cut-
ting of trees by the telephone companies.
He spoke also of the rights which the
Minneapolis Park Commissioners had to
plant trees on side streets and assess the
cost on abutters. In his own city he had
made a proposition to his local park
association to buy trees at wholesale and
plant them at cost. Mr. Parker spoke
also of the importance of having more
attention given to the surroundings of
national, state, city and town public
buildings. He also mentioned the impor-
tance of checking the abuse of public ad-
vertisements which had been referred to
a committee of the association. He
thought a petition to merchants would
in some cases correct such disfigurement
of public places. He also believed that
the disfigurement of bridges could be pre-
vented by petitioning the board of coun-
ty supervisors to prevent this, as these
bridges were public property under the
control of the supervisors.

Mr. E. H. Warder stated that the asso-
ciation should aim to stimulate a more
active public sentiment in favor of clean-
liness and good order. The average man
at home should be inijuced is>bme way
to give more attention to these matters,
not only about his home groiinds, but in
the city at large, by acting through pub-
lic officers.

Mr. Kriehn said thathe would like very
much to have a paper upon "Small
Parks" treated in the broadest possible
way, in order to bring out suggestions
that would help mnke such parks of the
greatest use to the greatest number.
They should be considered in their rela-
tion to surrounding buidings, also in ref-
erence to the proper location of statuary
and other objects of art.

Mr. Lorch suggested that a collection
of photographs be displayed at the meet-
ing of the association in which would be
indicated what was bad and what was
good in the treatment of public and pri-
vate grounds. He thought also that a
petition showing the ideal treatment of
the surroundings of a public building
would be of value and interest.

Mr. Warren H. Manning suggested that
the surroundings of church buildings
should also be considered in tlie work of
the association.

Mr. O. C. Simonds tliought it impor-
tant that some one should eou.sider and
present before the meeting the work tliat
the association should aim to accomplish
during a series of years. He also thought
it would be desirable to have a paper
upon Mr. Stiles and others who had done
so much to protect public parks from the
introduction of features not in keeping
with their original purposes. A paper
on "The Preservation and Protection of
Parks Once Formed" would be a good
subject.

Mr. Bryan Lathrop said that he had
been greatly impressed at a recent visit
to Washington with the great injury
that was being done to small parks by
the removal of all shrubbery on the
ground that it was likely to prove a shel-
ter to evil disposed persons, this being
the idea of the present man in charge of
the grounds, who appears to have the
power to dothis work without restraint.
He thought public attention should be
called to this and some protision made
for the protection of public parks. He
said that many of these parks were de-
signed by Mr. Downing, and his work
was in many cases just approaching its
full beauty and maturity. This made
the destruction seem all the more serious.

President Chas. M. Loring said that
he should encourage the organization of
neighborhood and village improvement
associations. He stated that he had been
called upon to assist in the formation of
such societies and had found in many
cases great enthusiasm.

Mr. Thos. H. Macbrlde suggested that
school and home grounds would be a
good general topic for discussion.

Mr. P. M. Woodworth would have
more attention given to such matters as
laws relating to boulevards, the moral
effect of parks on the community, archi-
tecture and sculpture In parks, and would
have every department of park adminis-
tration heard at our meeting. He spoke
of the good work that was being done
at Dayton, and thought that Chicago
was ripe for a movement in this direc-

tion, as he believed that many large
manufacturing concerns would be glad
to improve the surroundings of their em-
ployes if they were only approached in
the right manner.

Mr. E. J. Parker thought that papers
should generally be presented by men
who, by reason of extensive travel and
research, would be able to treat the sub-
ject presented in the broadest possible
manner.

Mr. Thos. H. Macbrlde suggested that
it might be advisable to have some gen-
eral subject treated in detail at each ses-
sion, or, perhaps, at each meeting.

Mr. John C. Olmsted agreed with Mr.
Macbrlde in this matter.

President Loring stated that short,
pithy papers should be prepared rather
than long essays, in which an attempt
was made to cover the subject treated.
The shorter papers were more valuable,
because tliey brought out discussion and
in this way^the views of a large number
of men were secured. It was generally
agreed that such papers would be best.

HORTICULTURAL

P„°v7tX".'!f."." AUCTIONEERS

Sales Every Tuesday and Friday.

CLEARY & CO.,

60 Vesey Street, - New York.

Ucntlon tk« FlorlpU" BxclunKe when wrltlnc.

100,000 PRIVET

Per 1000 Per ICOO
]U-3ft »20.00 3-4 ft S35.0O

2? ft.. ::::::: Voo ^tt 45.00

Usual Assortment of ROSES,
Including Crimson Rambler.

HIR&M T. JONES, Union County Nurseries,

ELIZABETH. NEW JERSEY.

Mention the Flortsta' Exchange when writing.

California Privet specW

Choice Plants, $iO to $40 per 1000.

Cash with Order.
Send $3.00 for Samples at Wholesale Prices^

Atlantic Coast Nursery,

LITTLE SILVER, N. J.
Adlress J. H. CORNELL,, Proprietor,
606 Fourlh Ave.. Asbury Park, N.J.

Mention the FlorlBtB' Exchange when writing.
200 handsome plants, S to 3 feet, bushy, at

S8.00 per 100. '

These would mal^e an effective hedge.

W. p. BRINTON, - Cristlana, Pa.

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CABBAGE PLANTS

Field-grown, 15 cts. per 100: ?1.00 per
1000 ; if by mall add 10 cts. per 100. Write
for prices on large lots lor tall planting.

Le ^r T ■ I /^ ET Boston Market, Tennis
B I I U \/ B Ball, Curled .Simpson.
GrandRapldsandothervarletles.lSc. alOO,
$1 per 1000; If by mail add lOc. per 100.

D A D CI B V Strong plants, 85 cts.
"MrCOttl per 100; f 1.50 a 1000;
112.50 per 10,000. If by mall add 20c. per 100.
Other Vegetable Plants In Season. Cash with order

R.VINCENT, JR., a SON, White larsii, Id.

Mention the Florists' Biohange when wrltlsc.

CABBAGE PLANTS.

400,000 5

00
00

>

CO

Now ready to plant.

BIQ PLANT5 ^

Order Now.

HI

cs

<
ax

5 OLLEN E. WARREN, -*
O Greenville, N. C. f

'sxNvid aovaavo

MenUon the FlorlaU' Kxetaang* when writlas.

November IS, 1899

Thb Florists' Exchange.

1 145

■I t\ l\f\f\ r*"' Scarlet, Red, White, Willow
lU.UOO '•""ved, English and Turkey, 4 to
' 10 feet.

100,000 Norway, Sugar, Sycamore and Silver Leaved, all sizes.

Catalogues on application. Send estimate of wants for prices.

THE WM. H. MOON CO., glenwood nurseries, Morrisville Pa.

Mention tli» norlBt*- Bxchanf whan wrltlnc.

EVERBEARING PEACH.

No. 1, June budded, two feet, well branched, tl 00
per doz.; tSOO per 100; 12 to 20 Indies, »1.(X) per
doj. (by mall); fcoo per 100. . » "" v'=r

"leech's Qoince, 4 to 5 feet. No. 1, fl.so per doz :
15.00 per 100; 3 to 4 feet, tl 00 per doz.; |3.0o per lOO

No. 1 plants of Miller's (red) and Kansas (black)
Raspberries. 75c. per 100; ^(0 per 1000.

Earjy HarvestBlBckberry, fine planu, 75c. per
lOO; 15.00 per 1000. »»-PRIVET ALL s6lD.

CHAS. BLACK.- HIGHTSTOWN, N. J.

Mention t>« FlortWj' Eichangt when wrltlat

FRUIT and ORNAMENTAL TREES,

Shrubs, Vines and Roses.

Write for price list or send your Lists
of wants for special prices,

W. I T. SMITH CO., Geneva, N. Y.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

CAPE JESSAMINES

Gardenia Florida, strong and stocky, 6 to
10 in.. $3.00 per 100, $J5.00 per 1000 ; 4 to 8 in.,
$2.00 per 100, $15.00 per lOM).

Will exchange for R08ES,CARNATI0NS,
yr PANSIES.

JOHN MONKHOUSE, Jewella, La.

CADDO NURSERIES.
Me-'! 3 the FlorleU' Exch&nge when writing.

Deutzia Gracilis

strong bushy plants for forcing,

$6.00 per Hundred.
SAMUEL G. MOON, Morrisville, °r.°^' Pa.

Send for price list of hardy shrubs and trees,
Mention the Florlrtj' Exchange when writing.

EDWARD B. JACKSON,

WHOLESALE FLORIST

Hardy Herbaceous Plants Only

la any quautity, for the least money.

Stanikord, Conn.

Mention the Florlste' Exchange when writing.

FRUIT IID FLOWER PLITES

StMl PuktU and Suppllu of all kinds lor
NURSERYMEN.FLORISTSind SEEDSMEN

stock Cnta, 10c. per sqnare Inch. Eneraylmr by all
processes. Printing and Lithographing.

Illustrated Catalogues a Specialty.

VREOENBURG & CO., • Rochester, N.Y.

Mention the PlnrlatB' Eichamro when writing.

NATURALTENNESSEE

Peach Seed, for Narserymen.

I have procnred a limited fcupnly of Genuine Natural
TennesBee Peach Seed, crop of '98.

Ab there Is positively no crop this eeaeon, this seed Is
as good as new eeed and can be depended on.

Beware of so-called "natural seed, growth of '99."

Sknd fob Prices and Sample.

^HAS. BI^ACK, Hlsbtstown, N.J.

Mention the Florleta' Exchange when writing

2 First=rate Novelties

ACACIA Obllqua. None better fur
bloomlcg in pots; bushy, 3 inch
pots, $2..50 per dozen.

ASPARAGUS Scandens Deplexus.

Finer and prettier llian A.
Sprengeri, 3 inch pots, $3.00
per dozen.

South California

Acclimatizing Association,

Santa Barbara, Cal.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

TREES! TREES!

Kor-way, SUKar and Kllver Haples
wor^vay Spruce aud Arbor vltae.
WM. J.CHINNICK, Trenton, N.J.

Mention the mpriau' Brolianre wh^n writing.

FOR FORCING.

Otaksa, Red-Branched, Thus. Hogg.

Per 100 Per 1000
4-6 cro%VTi8, $10.00 $90.00
2-3 crowns, 7.00 60.00

These are magniflcent strong plants and
unusually'good value for the prices asked.
We promise satisfaction to the most critical.
Order now while they can be shippecl without
danger of freezing.

Jackson a Perkins Co., Newark, New York.

Mention the FlorlBtB' Exchange when writing.

P. OUWERKERK

1123 Summit Ave., Jersey City, N. J.

Just received from our Holland Nurseries

RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS,

SPIRCA JAPONICA, LILIUM SPECIOSUMi

P/E0I4IES, BLEEDING HEART

POT GROWN LILACS, HYDRANGEA IN SORTS.

CLEMATIS and H. P. ROSES, m the best sorts.

PRICES MODERATE.
MsDtlon th» FloHstJ' Bxeka.nge wh»" wrltlag.

DEDTZIfl LEinOINE

Grown in 6inch pots, best
forcing plant for cut flowers
and as an Easter plant, per
dozen,

$3.50

DRAC/ENA INDIVISA

4-inch pots, .$8.00 per 100.

J. THOMANN,

314 N. Goodman Street, Rochester, N, Y,

FOR ORCHARD AND GARDEN

_ ^.k'^/V^^t

Small Fruits, arape.<. Shrubs, Climbing PlanU,

Koses, Evergreens, hardy Plants, PiEonles.
l.argeHt nnd chnlceKt collcrlions In Amerlra,
^ BFST NOVFLTIE8

Dc«i:rliitlvi- Illiutmleil Catalogue free.

ELLWANCER & BARRY,

MOUNT HOPE NUR.SI RIRS. Pochester, n'
I''ilty-niiit h V^-nr,

F & F NURSERIES "»"'""•

■ ■ ^^f ■ ■ ^^ N£W JERSEY.

Wholesale
Growers.

TREES AND PLANTS In full assortment.

Mention the FlorlatB* Exchange when writing.

Trade Catalegu*
Free.

VeltcQii.

Large Field-Grown Plants,

|7.0Operl0O; tes.OO per 1000,

PanlGuiata.

Large Field-Grown Plants,

»7.00perlOC;»65.00perl(00.

Other Specialties.
SPIR^A A. WATERER ,co looo

Field grown plants $5 00 fiS 00

HYORANBEI PINICUUTA GRINOIFLORA^

10 to 12 tnchea u SO $40 00

i8to^ • eoo Boeo

2H to 3 feet 8 00 75 00

VIBURNUM PLICATUM

S-Inchpot plants 6 00 50 00

Extra fine plants, 4 to 6 feet 25 00 800 00

We have 20 acres of Habdt SBBtrss, Vinib,
PBKHNNIALB, SwKHT FKUIT8. Cannab. Caenatiohb,
F-tc. Over J.ooo.uuo KOSES In Stock, embracing more
than a thoueand varieties.
Write U9. We can save yon money.

UThe DINQEE & CONARD CO., West Grove, Pa.

AZALEAS, etc.

Just received in excellent condition a large consignment of the best forcing
varieties. Can be safely forwarded by freight before cold weather sets in,
10 to 12 Inch Crowns $35.00 per 100; 12 to 14 Inch Crowns
$45.O0 per 100; 14 to 16 lurb Crowns $55.00 per 100.

LATANIA BORBONICA

7 inch pots, 6 large character Inavps, $1.00 each ; 8 inch pots, 6 to 7 large character leaves,
$1.50 each; 9 inch pots, 7 toScharactfT leaves, $2.00 each.

ARAUCARIA EXCELSA

Fine Stock 16 to 18 inches high, $1.25 each.

ROSES

Crimson Rambler, canes 3 to 5 feet, fine forcing stock, $12.00 per 100; Hybrid Per-
petual, best forcinf! kinds, 2 years field srown, $10.00 per 100.

HYDRANGEA, HORTENSIA and RAMIS PiCTIS

Strong field grown, suitable for 6 or 7 inch pots, $12.00 per 100: stronger plants $20.00 per 100.

LILIUM LONGIFLORUM, JAPAN CROWN,

6 to 8 inches, $4.60 per 100; $40.00 per 1000; 7 to S iucli.<,-^ $7.1X1 per 100; $65.00 per 1000.

HYACINTHS

Unnamed, separate colors, $40.00 p"'r KXX).

IRIS KAEMPFERI

(Japan Iris), named varieties, $.").00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000.

DEUTZIA GRACILIS

Fine forcing stock, 12 to 15 inches high, $4.00 per 100. Fine forcing stock, 15 to 18 inches
bigb, $6.00 per 100.

BERBERIS THUNBERGII

strong transplanted stock, 15 to 18 inches, $3.00 per 100, Strong transplanted stock, 18 to 24
inches,.$4.00 per 100.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio.

AZALEAS

WE are now filling orders for Azaleas, importations of which
have arrived in excellent condition. Import prices will
hold good as long as the stock is not potted ; the varieties we
supply are the most popular sorts suited to the American market,
and we can give you any proportion you wish in the four leaders :—
Mme. Vander Cruyssen, Vervaeneana, Deutsclie Perle and
Beanliardt's Andrea Alba.

Personal inspection of the stock in Belgium, through our own
representatives, enables us to offer the best stock obtainable at
bottom prices.

Order now and save heavy express ch&rges later on, as
shipments can at this time be made safely by freight,

FINE BUSHV CROWNS, well set with buds.

10 to 12 inches in diameter $4.50 per doz. ;

12 to 14 " " 6,00

14 to 16 " '• 7.50

SPECIMEN PLANTS of

each, according to size.

$35,00 per 100
45.00 "
55,00 "

the leading varletlei?— $1,00, $2.00, $2. .50 and $3.00

MENTION THIS PAPEB.

HENRY A. Will 714 Ciiestiint Street, Phliaileiiiliia.

1146

The f=i-ORiSTS' Exchange.

LONG NEEDLE PINES

The finest and nicest Id the South, from 2>6
to 4 ft. lon»?. •6.00 per 100.

Orders filled promptly on short notice.

JOHN S. DAW,

Gravella, Ala.

Telegraph Statiiin, Owsesa, Ala.
Mention the Plorlata' Bxohajige whgn writing.

SAVE MONEY ON BUYING HOLLY!

By BlvlniE UH your order.
CHOICE KED !«EAI, IIOI-L,Y, »2.75 per case;

S cue lou, f2.50 per case ; Z) case loU, $2.20 per case.
No. •£ Holly, $2.25 percaae.

GAl.AX LEAVES, »1.00 per 1000.

BOIOl'ET <i KEEN, »4(S) per 100.

RINSIM; CEDAR, »3(«lpcrlOO.

L,Ai:REi. R()l'IN<i, ;.l». and 2WcU. per yard.

UOI.LV WREATHS, »3 50 and jS.OO per 100.

A. K. SAVACOOL, LEWES, DELAWARE.

Mfrtitton tho Florliitii' Eichang^ wh«^n writing-

GBEEH SflLHI

New crop now ready,

FINEST BRONZE

From cold storage,

FOK PRICES ADDRESS

THE INTRODUCER.

HARLAN P. KELSEY,

Building*," BOStOII, ¥iii.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

LUFIA STARS

Red and yellow, for Christmas; sample
by mall, IGc. each; aUo all kinds of

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES
and DEGORATINC GREEN

8DCH A8

CUT rALM LEAVES,

HEMLOCK. L,AVREL,

-WILD 8IHIL.AX, etc.

SEND FOR PRICES.

S. J. LIMPRECHT,

119 West 30th St., New York.

M.Htlon tMm Florlau' Exchange when writing.

New York Florists' Club.

A most grutif.vinK attenfiaiicc was
present ut tho meeting of the club held
on Monday evening. Xovember 13,
among w horn were delegates from sev-
eral of the neighlioriiig hortienltural so-
eieties who responded in person to the
invitation from the secretary to aid in
suggestions regarding the forthcoming
horticultural exhibition to be given in
connectiou with the tradu exhibit of the
Society of -\mericau I'lorists in August
next. President I'luinb occupied the
chair.

Mr. O'.Mara.on behalf of the committee
appointed to wait on Mr. .1. H. Starin
relative to the latter's intended hospi-
tality to the convention delegates, re-
ported progress. Ex-Alderman Morris,
as a committee of one appointed to for-
mulate plans for the institution of a golf
club, jocularly remarked that the interest
in golf among themembershad increased
r)(JO per ceut., and that a full report
would be forthcoming at a later meet-
ing, in which the committee would talie
occa.slon to ask for the necessary appro-
priation. (Ijiughter. )

Galax Leaves.

CHAS. H. RICKSECKER, LInvllle, N, C

M^^ntlon the Florlata' EJxohange when writing-

HOLLY....

Well berried and cut fresh from the
trees. Per crate of 16 cubic feet, $2.00 ;
3 crates for $6.00.

CASH WITH ORDER.

J. PALMER GORDON, Ashland, Va.

Mention the Florists' Exchanee when wrItlnK.

HOLLY! LAUREL!

Choice No. 1 HOLLY, $i 75, case ]C cubic feet.

Choice No. 1 LAUREL, $1.85, case 16 cubic ft.

Freight prepaid by me. Cash with order.

C. E. BROWN, • Bridgeville, Del.

PACKER AND DEALER.
Uentlon the Florlats' Exchange when writing.

DELAWARE

HOLLY

OF THE BEST GRADE

from the swamps, with
bright green foliage

AND WELL BERRIED

Orders will now be received for shipments which will go forward
fresh packed at the proper time. For prices and terms address

ALEX. PULLEN, ^'''-iL'l^ifZ'''^ MILFORD, DEL.

DELAWARE...

HOLLY WREATHS

Of the best grade, witli bright green foliage and plenty of berries.
Orders will now be received tor shipments which will go forward,
fresh goods, at the proper time. Samples can be supplied when
wanted. For prices and terms address ;:;;:;:

this paper.

J, ^W. C. PULLBX, Milford, Delaware.

HOLLY=Vaughan's XXX Brand.

THE Holly Bitufttlon chaDgea nearly every ytar. For the last four years they've
hegun to brloR It Into trie country tuwns like potatoes. Every niaa has taken
to cuttlDK bl8 own— tir aume other man's Holly, and packs It well, batlly or In-
differently, or any old way. Tlio result Is very bad for the retail florlat. When
we first started the Holly butlneas. In 1880. our buyer contracted for a man's grove
and cut the beat and Buried ll himself, and eBtftbllahed Vaughau'B XX X Stock as a
brand worth having. Some years It has been the best In the Market; all years It has
been as good as any. Its average Is higb, but we wondered why bo many culls would
sliow up when we Inspected our ear lots (to sell to peddlers at half rates) and last fall
our Mr. Vaughan located tlila town market Molly system, and cut It off from our
man. We are buying and packing our HollJ In the woods ourselves, and It costs
more money, but It Is worth to the retailer a lot more than It costs. A icood cane
of Holly In eiinlly worth Ten Oolliirst while cull stock eiin't be
Iflven iiwiiy.

We can suggest delivery dates which will keep you In good supply on the best
days for selling Holly. Our prices are not advanced. Uow much can you use ?

YAUGHAN'S SEED STORE,

84-86 Raadnlph St., CHICAGO.
14 Ilarclay St., NEW YORK.

for

Lycopodium.
Bouquet Green,
Princess Pine,
Club Moss,
Wreathing,
Mistletoe,
Southern Pines '

and all

Holiday Stock.

Meotloa Xhm FlorUta' Oxcb&nge when writing.

S. A. F. Matters.

Secretary Young reported that
John I'. Clearv, auctioneer, had been ap-
pointed manager of the S. A. F. trade ex-
hibit; also, that the main hall and gal-
leries of the Industrial Building of the
Grand Central Palace, at 43d street and
Lexington avenue, had been contracted
for six days, for the holding of an exhibi-
tion, and 'that the Palm Garden in the
same building had been secured for the
sessions of the society. The announce-
ment of Mr. Cleary's appointment was
received with applause. A. letter was
read from C. W. Ward, Queens, N. Y.,
offering to subscribe $250 toward the
expenses of a horticultural exhibition,
and adding that if nine others could be
found to donate $500 each, he would
raise his subscription to that amount.
Mr. Ward stated in his letter that he
could not conceive of anything that
would prove of greater benefit to the
florists of New York than such an exhi-
bition. The secretary also announced
receipt of a check for $100 toward the
same object from W. A. Mauda, South
Orange, N. J. Both of these gentlemen
were sincerely thanked for their generous
offers.

The following gentlemen, representing
the neighboring societies, then spoke,
each cue for his association, promising
the hearty co-operation of his society
with the New York Florists' Club in the
holding of a horticultural exhibition next
.\ugu8t: President Duckham,of the Mor-
ris County (gardeners and Florists' Club;
Se<retary Joseph A. Manda, of the New
York Gardeners' Society, John Birnie, of
the New York Market Florists' .Associa-
tion, and the North Hudson Florists'
Club. (Mr. Birnie urged that the sched-
ules be distributed at as early a date as
possible, in order to afford the members
of the bodies represented by him oppor-
tunity to grow plants for exhibition at
the appointed time). J. Davis spoke for
the New Jersey Floricultural Society,
James T. Scott for the Tarrytown Hor-
ticultural .Society, and N, liutterbach
and H. A. Kettel for the Monmouth
County Horticultural .Society,

A recommendation from the Board of
Trustees to reconsider the matter of
holding an exhibition in .\ugust next
was thoroughly discussed, pro and con,
the majority being in favor of a grand
show being given. The trustees' recom-
mendation was finally laid on the table.
The discussion on thissubject proved one
of the most interesting and lively heard in
the Club rooms in many a day, and
showed conclusively that the members
are fully .ilive to the club's best welfare.

Miscellaneous Business.

Henry A. Siebrecht was appointed
a committee of one to suggest to the
club the best manner in which it could
take action with regard to contributing
to the proposed permanent Dewey Arch.
Mr. Banbury, on behalf of the National
Florists' Board of Trade, made a few re-
marks expressing the interest taken by
the Board in the affairs of the club, anil
intimating the Board's intention to bear
an individual share of the expenses that
may devolve upon the members of the
club, if necessary, in connection with the
forthcoming exhibition. The secretary
also intimated that it was the intention
of the National Florists' Board of Trade
to present the club with a framed pic-
ture of the delegates to the S. A. F. Con-
vention at Detroit.

-\ committee, consisting of the following
gentlemen, viz., Messrs. P. O'Mara, 0. B.
Weathered and H. A. Siebrecht, Sr., was
appointed to draw up suitable resolu-
tions on the deaths of Mrs. J. H. Taylor,
Mrs. John Morris and William H.Brower.
Medals for Rose Society Show.

The club voted to donate its gold
and silver medals to be competed for at
the March exhibition of the American
Kose Society in this city, the subjects for
which the medals are to be awarded to
be recommended by Mr. Mav to the
Board of Trustees.

Nomination of Officers.

The nomination of officers for the
ensuing year was then proceeded with,
and while the counting of the ballots
was in operation Mr. Robert Craig, of
Philadelphia, made a few remarks in his
usual felicitlous style. He believed that
the golf idea was a splendid one, that it
would "elevate the club to a higher
plane,'' and narrated in his inimitable
way the great Dooley's opinion of the
now favorite game, creating much laugh-
ter. Speaking of the exhibition to be
held next August, he believed that it
would be the greatest thing ever seen on
this continent, and growers in Europe
ought to_be notified of Its character, and

of the multitude of florists that would be-
in New York at that time. He was of
opinion that every new thing in plants
available should be shown, and that
growers who possessed novelties should,
where necessary, send them to the local
men to be cultivated and put on exhibi-
tion. Mr. Dailledouze commented on
the merits of carnation .No. 606, stating
that it was in its fourth year and came
of excellent lineage. Arthur Herrington
told of the recent Chicago Flower Show,
at which he was one of the judges. He
believed that an exhibition properly
managed and rightly manipulated could
be made a paying thing in New York.
That opinion was formed from the suc-
cess of the Chicago exhibition. The ma-
jority of the people who attended these
were what he termed "carriage people,''
and the show in that city had come to
be regarded as a public function; the
sameas the horseshow wasinNew York,
He believed, from the sentiments ex-
pressed that evening, that if the florists
and gardeners could get together, and
pull together, a most successful exhibi-
tion would result. \. S. Burns spoke of
his recent visit to Natick, Mass., and the
good things seen in the Waban Conserva-
tories there. One remark worthy of men-
tion was the following; That "not a
useless, unsalable plant could be seen ou
the premises— a condition unequaled,
perhaps, anywhere else in the United
States." Mr. Manda referred in glowing
terms to the excellence of the horticul-
tural show in Philadelphia. By this time
the tellers, Messrs. May and O'Mara,
were ready to announce the result of the
ballot, which was as follows: F'or presi-
dent, P. O'Mara and J. H. Troy; vice-
president, .\. Herrington and F. I>. At-
kins; secretary, John Young; treasurer,
C. B. Weathered ; trustees for three years,
William I'iunib, W. A. Manda, A. S.
Burns, Patrick O'Mara, J. P. Cleary and
J. H. Troy.

Exliibits.

The Exhibition Committee recom-
mended a certificate, subject to the usual
conditions of award, to carnation Ethel
Crocker, exhibited by Robert Craig &
Son. Philadelphia, and to .seedling carna-
tion No. 666. a large blush white flower,
with long, strong stem .'ind perfect calyx,
being also fragrant, exhibited Ijy Daille-
douze Bros., of Flatbush. The commit-
tee also awarded honorable mention to
Eunice, a carnation of good size and
pleasing red color, and an unnamed seed-
ling of a color dirticult to describe — a
bronze vellow, streeked with red exhib-
ited byC. Besold, of Mineola, N. Y., rec-
ommending, that both the last mentioned
varieties be shown again at a later date.

New Members.

-New members were elected as fol-
lows; J. Johnson, Geo. Matthews, J.
Ij. Schiller and W. E. Marshall.

.\fter an announcement that communi-
cation would be entered into at a later
date with the various societies as to
what was to be expected of them in con-
nection with the exhibition in August
next, the meeting adjourned, at 10;30.

Cleveland.

Market Notes.

Present trade conditions do not
differ materially from those of a week
ago. The market is still overstocked
with flowers, and growers do not expect
a change until chrysanthemum stocks
diminish. There is no improvement in
prices, and growers find it a ditfleult
matter to dispose of anything but the
choicest blooms. On Saturday last choice
roses went begging, and on Sunday street
fakirs were out in great numbers with
large supplies of choice flowers. An un-
usual amount of funeral work this week
has consumed much choice stock, but
large quantities of medium and lower
grade flowers remain on hand. The bot-
tom has about fallen out of carnations,
and not much of this stock moves. Vio-
lets still remain in short supply.

There is no change in retail prices.
Store trade in cut flowers is reported
fair, with plenty of room for improve-
ment.

Notes

Ihe P. R. Williams Co. exhibited a few
blooms of a new seedling carnation, now
in its second year, intheirstoreon Huron
street, the early part of the week. The
flower of this new seedling is very large
(measuring 3 inches across), well filled in
the center, and similar in color to Portia;
well follaged and with strong, stiff stem.
This new variety promises well and the
appearance of the blooms indicates that
it will be a valuable acquisition to the
list of carnations. G. A. T.

1

November 18, 1899.

The F^lorists* Exchange.

1147

g^NTHEMUMsi

BlLTiORE FLOWEII SHOW.

After an interval of two years the Gar-
deners' Club of Baltimore again gave the
people of that city a chrysanthemum
show. Judging from the attendance the
first two days, the Baltimore publicdoes
not seem to appreciate the efforts made
by the florists. While theshow was not as
large as some of its predecessors, the
quality of the stock exhibited was ex-
ceptionally fine indeed. Much credit is
due the committee, Messrs. Binder, Sey-
bold and Talbott, wlio have been hard
at work all week endeavoring to get
everything in shape.

GROUPS.

The groups of palms of Halliday Bros.
created a fine effect, screening the mu-
sicians. A center of attractions was the
bed, made by C. .Seybold, of eclieverias,
cacti and alternantheras. The care re-
quired to execute this bed was great,
everything being in pots. The decora-
tive plants exhibited by Berger, aIohs,
and Fisher & Ekas, attracted much at-
tention.

CHRYS.4NTHE.\IU.MS — CUT BLOOll.S.

Among the varieties in the prize win-
ning lots were the following old sorts:
Mrs. Murdoch, Dailledouze, Ivory, Golden
Wedding, Lincoln, Mrs. .lerome .lones,
Harry May, and The Queen. Of the
newerones the following were exhibited:
Black Hawk, red; Mrs. T. I,. Park, yel-
low; .\utumn Glory, .John K. Shaw,
pink; white sport of Erminilda. Frank
Hardy, Mrs. C. H. Pierce, Pennsylvania,
and <'hadwick.

Novelties, as a rule, were not well
represented. Mrs. .Jenkins, a seedling of
Binder's, was considered fine for its glob-
ular form. Another seedling, deep pink
In color, shown by the same gentleman,
was exhibited under the name of Mrs.
George Brown. It was considered the
most globular of any variety. Xeno, a
bright pink, may prove jiopular; it is
somewhat odd in its shading. Admiral
Dewey, orange, is rather small.

Henry Kichholz, WavTieHlinro, Pa.,
showed the finest blooms t hat he grows.

CARNATIONS— CUT BLOOMS.

Weber &Sons, Halliday Bros, and Cook
Bros, were much in evidence with their
magnificent flowers. Genevieve I-.ord and
Ethel Crocker vied with each other; they
are of two distinct shades of color and
both should gain the public's fancy. As
usual, Bradt. Flora Hill, .\merica and
White Cloud led the winners. It was a
great pity that they failed to keep
awake.

ROSES.

.Maryland growers staged fine grown
cut roses, some of which were a revela-
tion. Moss's Bridesmaid were exception-
ally good, while Weber's Kaiserin were
immense. Eichholz, of Wa.ynesboro, Pa.,
showed some flue Perle. Moss's Beauty
were also grand.

VIOLETS.

Stevenson's violets, as usual, carried
off the first premium.

TAIiLE DECORATIONS.

Welsh & Perry had a fine set table, the
centerpiece being composed of Bonnaffon
chrysanthemums. 'The mantel decora-
tion of this firm was made up in good
style: Indiana, a pink chrysanthemum,
formed the bulk of the work. E. A.
Seidewitz's mantel was a decoration in
white Ivory chrysanthemums, taking
first premium. Fred. G. Burger's basket
of Bonnaffon anrl .Jerome .Ji>nes chrys-
anthemums, with yellow ribbon, made a
tine impression, taking first prize.
Burger's funeral piece waschoice. .Jerome
.Jones chrysanthemums and Daybreak
carnations forming its composition. An
old-time design that drew much atten-
tion, composed of white camellias and
Meteor rf>ses, took second preminm.
\Velsh & Perry showed a uni<iue design
in the shape of a huge ehrysantheinum
made of smaller ones.

Vincent iV- .StuiH exhiVute<l a fine collec-
tion f)f pompon cliryHanthemums. I'heir
yellow sport in clirysanthemums, " G<tod
on lioth sides," was very uni(iue, being a,
bloom with two flowersgrown together.

PLANTS.

The standard chrysanthemums were
wonders; none such were ever seen here
before. Halliday Brothers' Perrin, Lin-
coln and Liberty were a revelation.
Fischer & Ekas, E. Herrman. James
.Smithand Montgomery Bros. all showed
fine plants.

The judges were Messrs. Kift, Burton,
I 'ox. Watson and Westcott, all of Phila-
delphia.

Wm.. Scott and wife, of Buffalo, paid
us a visit.

THE AWARDS.

PLANTS.

ChrysanthemuniB (plants, best specimen, size
of pots unlmiitecl)— Hrst, Wilham Paul Hinder;
second. Fischer & finas. Tbree staadards—
t^^8^ William Paul Binder; second, Fischer &
Ettas. One standard — fir^t, William Paul
Binder; second. Fischer & Ekaa. Three stand-
ards—first, Figcher & Ekas; second, William
Paul Binder. One standard — firet, William
Paul Binder; second. Fischer & Ekas. Group
of 25 plants, .5 to 7-inch pots — flrs^. Halliday
Bros ; second, Eiward Herman; third, James
Smitli. Fifty plants, slnple s em, not more
ihiiQ six "f one variety— first, W. P. Binder;
second, Fischer & Ekas. Twenty-flve plants,
single stem, not more than four of one variety
-first, Fischer & Ekas; second, W. Paul Binder.
Twelve plants, sin!?le stem, 13 varieties — first,
Fischer & Ekas; second, W. Paul Binder.

CUT BLOOMS—CHRYSANTHEMnMS.

Twenty-five varieties— first. Halliday Bros.;
aecond, H. Weber & Sons, Oakland, Md.; third,
William Paul Binder. Twelve blooms (12 va-
rieties)—first, Henry Eichholz, Wavnesboro,
Pa ; second, James A. Gary; third. Weber
& sons, Oakland. Twelve white— first, Halli-
day Bros.; second, Howard Adams, gardener
to S. Shoeraaker,city; third, E. A. Montgom-
ery. Twelve yellow— first. Cook Bros.;Becond,
James A. Gary; third, William B. Sands.
Twelve blooms, pink— first. James A. Gary;
second, Henry Eichholz; third, K. Weber &
Sons. Twelve blooms, crimson—first. H. Weber
& Sons; second, William Paul Binder; third,
Howard Adams. Twelve, bronze— second. E.
A. Montgomery; third, William Paul Binder.
Seedlings not in commerce, certificates of
merit, white, James A. Gary.

ROSES.

Twenty-five red— first, H. Weber k Sons;
25 pink— first. Isaac H. Moss; 25 yellow— first,
Henry Eichhilz; second. Isaac H. Mo9«; 25
white— first, H. Weber & Sone; second, Isaac
H. Moss.

VIOLETS.

Two hundred- first, Thomas Stevenson; sec-
ond, C. Gregorius.

CARNATIONS, CDT BLOOMS.

One hundred, any one variety— first, Isaac
H. Moss; second. Halliday Brr)S. Fifty, any
one variety— first, H. Weber & Sons; second,
Halliday Bros.; third, Isaac H. Moss. .Six
vases. 2-5 blooms each, six varieties— first. Hal-
liday Bros.; second, H. Weber & Sons; third,
Isaac H. Moss. Fifty white, one variety— first.
Halliday Bros.; second, I. H. Moss; »hird, M.
Rider. 'Fifty red, one variety— first, H Weber
& Sons; second, Halliday Bros. Fifty pink,
one variety- first. H. Weber & Sons; sec-
ond, Henry Eichholz; third, Hulliday Bros.
Fifty striped, one variety— first, H. Weber
& ^ons; second. Halliday Bros. Sefdlings
not disseminated, two years in cultivation,
certificate of merit, white. H. Weber &
Sons; pink. Robert Craig ,t Son, Philadelphia;
reti, Charles Wagner Twelve carnations in
bloom, six varieties— first, certificate of merit
to Halliday Bros.; second, for new carnations,
"Mack." Richmond. Six carnations, six va-
rieties—first, Cook Bros.

GERANIDM«.

Six plants, standard- first, Fischer & Ekas;
second, c. Gregorius. Six plants, ^-ueh form-
first, C. Gregorius; second, Fi8.her& Ekas.

DECORATIVE PLANTS.

Group of decorative plants to cover PO square
foet— first, I. H. Moss; s cond, Fred G.
Biirg'^r; third, William Paul Binder. Twelve
snecirapn ferns, not less than six varieties-
first. Willism Paul Binder, aecond, Jsmes
Simpson. Three .iardinices. filled for efl'ect,
without covers-^tt'St, Edward Montgomery;
second, James Simnson; third, Fisrher ,S: Ekas.
Group of miscellaneous plants. H. Eichholz,
certificate of merit, and Charles L. Seybold,
special mention.

DECORATIONS.

Mantel decoratlons-fl>st, Edw. A Seidewitz;
second, Welsh & Perrv. Table decoration,
special mention to Welsh & Perry.

SPECIAL PBEMICMS.

Baltimore A mnrican prize, for 12 hush plants,
chrys-'ntherDunis I'i varieties. Fischer & Ekaa.
Otto linker orize. tor 10 bush plants, chrysan-
themums. 10 varieties, Fist-her & Ekas. Joel
Gutroan & Co.'s prize, tor four plants, chrys-
anthemums, four varieties. Edward Herman.
Vase of U blooms. American Beauty ros-s,
prize offered by Charlfs Schneider. Isaac H.
Moss. Three stan 'ards chrysanthemums,
three varieties, prize offered by Mrs Joel Gut-
man. Fischer & Ekas. Three bush plants,
chrvsantheraums, three varieties, prizf* eflfered
hy Georges, lialh, Catonsville. Fischer & Ekns-
Best seedling chrysanthemum, never before
exhibited, two years in cultivation, prize
offered by Henry Eichholz, Waynesboro. Pa.,
William Paul Binder The Beaumont prize,
offered by William Lanahan. W lOdbrook, Md.,
for 10 bush plants, chrvsantheraums. six varie-
ties, Fisiher & Ekas. Meadowvale Farm prize.
Offered by Henry A. Parr, for four vases
chrysanthemums, 12 lilooms each, four varie-

ties, Halliday Bros. Prize offered by H. D.
Wilbur, RuxloD. Md.. vase, 24 blooms, chrys-
anlhemums. three dl tinct varieties and colors,
H. vVelier i Son. Tlio Sun prize, for liest
specimen onsh plantchrysantaeniums, Fischer
& Ekas. The Sun prize t<ir best 25 binonls,
chrvsantheraums, in not less than 13 varlcins
Fischer & Ekas. The Sun prize, for largest
and best cullectlfui cut roses, six lilooms each,
I. H. Moss. The Sun prize, for largest and best
display of cut carnstious, H.Weber & Sous.
The Sun prize, for tiest original novel d<8ign,
Welsh & Perry. Prize ulfeied liy W. E Kepler,
for bi St 12 blooms, chr>Hantlieniums of one
variety, pink, William Paul Binder. Prize
oU'ered by James A. Gary, for 34 roses, four
varieties, I. H. Moaa. Gold medal, value $5
offered by G. R. M. Adams, two best standard
chrysanthemums, William Paul Binder. Prize
offered by Mis. Otto Shuler. two standard
chrysanthemums, William Paul Binder. Open-
to-all gold medal, best 35 blooms light pink
carnntioiia, ni-t in commerce, H Weber & Sons.
Prize by Mrs. Robert Garrett, 34 bUioms white
chrysaiiihemums, Howard Adams, gardener to
Samuel Shoemaker.

THE CANCJUET.

At the Gardeners' Club banquet held
during the show, about 70 meinliers
were present. The judges and others
were guests. Noah F. Flitton, president
of the club, welcomed the guests. W.
B. Sands was toastmaster. Among the
speakers were William Scott, of Buffalo,
N. v.; William P.Craig. John Westcott,
John Burton, Robert Kift, G. C. Watson
and Mr. Ashman, all of I*hiladelphia; H.
Dryer, New York, and Messrs. G. O.
Brown, Charles Seybold, Robert J. Hal-
lidav, and N. F. Flitton, of Baltimore.

E. A. S.

cniGieo FiiER snow.

( Concluded. )

The Chicago Flower Show for 1 .SilU is
a thing of the past. The weather was
simply perfect and President Chadwick,
Secretary W.C. Egan and ManagerRudd
seem perfectly satisfied, but the exact
shape of the paid admissions is not yet
known. Thursday, Friday and Satur-
day were the banner days for crowds in
the evening.

Taken as a whole the show has been,
in many respects, the finest ever held in
this city ; every part of the big building,
including stairways, had attractions, af-
ter tlie jiidgcH jiassed on exhibits, in re-ar-
rangements (or besteffects. Mine. Melba,
Mine. Calve and Mme. Nordica were
drawing cards in the way of visitors,
hardly moreso than "Bob Fitzsimmons, "
the prize fighter, who was there in Prince
.VIbert coat and high hat, as becamesuch
a building.

The orchids exhibited by Mr. Uihiein's
gardener, in clear blocks of ice, each day
a different block, were again quite an at-
traction. On Saturday two blocks were
exhibited containing flowers that had
been preserved in them for two months.
In one was Miltonia Candida, Stanhopea
occulata, Dendrobium chrysanthum, a
pretty epidendrum and CattleyaBowrin-
giana; another block had l:~i different
varieties of cypripediuras.

HOSE DAY.

For some inexplicable reason the show
of roses, as regards the number of ex-
liibits, was the smallest that has ever
been staged in the history of the society.
Of (luality there was no complaint to
make. The Wietor Rros. exhibited, not
for competition, some excellent samples
of all the usual market varieties, along
with carnations that greatly helped the
display. The famed Liberty rose from
the stock of Asnius and Scott, through
Bnssett & Washburn and Vaughan re-
spectively, was well shown each day,
and various comments were made there-
on as to whether this variety is to drive
.Meteor out of the market. Of the color
and fragrance there is no question.

The new seedling "Baltimore." from
John Cook, was also exhibited. It has a
lovely color, of the Malmaison type of
rose. It was awarded the silver cup in
its class. The roses all kept well and be-
came monsters in size by Friday.

The violet display was also meager,
there being only two exhibitors. The
most notable flowers were some fine
Swanley White.

CARNATIONS.

The exhibits of these were much more
in evidence, some 80 vases being staged,
and hardly a poor vase among them,
those particularly finebeingCeriseQueen,
Bradt. and red Bradt or Chicago, G. H.
Crane (grand), Mary Wood. New York,
Argyle, Mrs. Frances Joost, Triumph,
Mme. Chapman, which appears to be
similar to Victor, and Triumph, a grand
liower. E. G. Hill A; Co. sent a vase of
lOtliel Crocker, which, although cut Mon-
day, showed up fine; White Cloud was

also in prime shape, with stiff stem. J.M.
Gasser's Merriinac seems a good thing,
as does (Jralib & Hunter's Irene, which
was awarded both certilicate and sliver
niedai.

In the class for ."lO blooms carnations,
Bnssett & Washburn got lirsls for Flora
Hill, any of lier white, wlUi Mary Wood,
Jubilee, Mrs. McBurney, Wm. Scott,
any other pink not lighter than Scott,
with Painted Lady; any other striped,
except those with yellow ground,
with Psyche. The Chicago (Jarnation
Co. was first for ."JO blooms White Cloud;
;''iO blooms any other red, Mrs. Frances
Joost, New York, and Mrs. Geo. M.
Bradt. Anton Then was first with
Lizzie Mcfjownn, Argyle, Daybreak and
Trinmpli. Mrs. E. B. Grave,"Richmond,
Did., got first for Evelina. Mt. Green-
wood Cemetery Association first for
Cerise (iueen, and Stuart & Hnugh, .Xn-
derson, Ind.,Hrstfor Armazindy. TheChi-
cagof'arnatiou Co. also received firsts on
best three vases of .''lO each in three vari-
eties, with .Mrs. Bradt, G. H. Crane and
White Cloud, and for 2~) blooms any
other color Introduction of 1898, with
General Gomez.

FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS.

The main feature in tills class was the
dinner table decoration. Six entries were
made; those of A. Lange, C. A. Samuel-
son,. lohn Mangel and Anderson Floral
Co., of Chicago; W. Ij. Rock, Kansas
City, and AlexanderKlokner, Milwaukee,
Wis. -Neither napery nor table ware
were considered, the judges being society
ladies.

The exhibits, taken as a whole, were
very attractive, and keen competition re-
sulted. The best Howers in the market
were used ; on the last day, mostly or-
chids. Klokner's table was always uni-
form indesign, with high vase style.

J'or best vase of roses arranged for ef-
fect W. A. Rock, Kansas City, won with
a grand tall glass vase of .American
Beauty. A. Lange took the honors for
best vase of chrysanthemums, with a
wonderful exhibit of Golden Wedding;
other competitors using Bonnaffon.

In class for best bridal bouquet, there
were four entries, all shower bouquets.
A. Lange got first and John Mangel
second.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

E.G.Hill & Co., Richmond, Ind.. staged,
not for competition. Onyx, a beautiful
lemon cream coloreii incurved flower,
also Mrs. .Seulberger. having a very strik-
ing broad floret, an incurved white — both
very attractive flowers. On Wednesday
E. M. Wood & Co., Natick, Mass., sent
a vase of six flowers, of immense size,
and grandly done.

8EEI)LIN(;S.

On .Saturdayin theclassforcutflowers,
seedling chrysanthemums, for the first
time in our show not a single exhibit
turned up.

In carnation seedlings, out of the !.">
scheduled, only the following appeared:
Best white, 20 blooms, each variety
shown to liave been flowered for at least
two seasons. Best white, 20 blooms,
Bassett & Washburn, a silver medal,
other entries were those of H. Weber &
Son, and J. C. Vaughan. Best pink, 20
blooms, not lighter than Scott, Crabb &
Hunter, a silver medal. Best pink, 20
blooms. lighter in color than .Scott,
Weber & Sons, a silver medal, for Gene-
vieve Lord, other exhibitors, Stuart &
Haugh.

Among first year's seedlings, each
variet.y shown to have been flowered this
season for the first time, H.Weber & Sons
staged 40 varieties, some showing good
promise. They were awarded first.
Crabb & Hunter staged 19 varieties,
none, as shown, being of any special
merit. Cralib cV- Hunter exhibited the
heavily fringed pink Irene.

What seemed not a little strange was
that neither the Marijuis, the Lawson,
nor any other of the new and much ad-
vertised varieties put in an appearance.

VISITORS.

The number of visitors to the city
during show week, as usual, was very
large. Among those registering in the
Florists' Club were the following:
Milwaukee, J. Hesse, W. Edlefsen, C.
C. Pollworth, T. A. (ierlach. N. Zweifel,
W. A. Kennedy, J. Arnold, H. Kun-
kel, Joseph Rhodes, W. F. Halliday,
.lames Chaeona, Mrs. B. Gregory. Miss
Ryan, P. Kapsales, Alexander Klok-
ner, E. Hartze and F. H. Holton.
Louis Turner, Kenosha; O. Speidel and
O. Sylvester, Oconomowoc; Herman
.staeps. Elm Grove; Malchior Letschg.
H. C. Peterson and W. J. Warren, Lake
Geneva. From Indiana, .Tohn Cook
Anderson ; H. W. Rieman, A. and Gent-,

1148

THE FLORISTS' Exchange.

B. Wiesand and John Hartze, Ind'an-
apolls; II. Lemon, Harry May and J. A.
Evans, Kichmoml; Robert Heeler ami
Robert Rourdy, New Castle: W. W.Coles,
Kokomo. From Michigan Henry Smitli
G F. Crabb, of Grand Rapide; Harr\
Balslev and G. A. Rack ham, Detroit.
Miss Belle VVestervelt, Laport: hj. 11.
Giesy, I-ockland. Ohio : R. W. "''eenlaw.
Boston, Mass.; John F. Cowell, Buffalo,
N Y • Arthur llerrlngton, Madison,
n' J '.I II. K<itheringham. Tarrytown,
"n" v'; Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Rock, Kansas
City Mo.: William A. Prosser, New \ork :
Ella Grant Wilson, Cleveland, O. From
Illinois. A. C. Brown, Springfield; John
Faher, Sycaiiiore; Henry Bauer, Peoria :
Henry Kuehne, F. G. Hauch, Sycamore.
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Gasser, Cleveland,
Ohio; Geo. F. Kramer and J. A. Kramer^
Cedar Rapids, Iowa; R. G. Rau and
Peter A. Peerman, Krug Park, ht. Joe,
Mo.; S. S. Skidelsky, Philadelphia; Wil-
liam Weber, Oakland, Md.; U.H.V, arder,
Cincinnati. O.; Theo. Bock, Haniilton,
O • N. B. Stover, Grandville, Mich.; A.
Dimmock, New York, and Fred Schulz,
South Bend, Ind.

AWARDS. CONCLUDED.
Cut Flowers— Roses.

Twenty-flve American Beauty, Bassett &
Washburn. ,,. ^ , t^,- „* -m

Forty Kaiserin Aufrusta Victoria: ''•'^sf "•
W. Coles. Kokomo, lud.; second, Bassett &
Wasdhurn. .

Forty Bride, Bassett & Washburn.

Forty Bridesmaid. Bassett & Washburn.

Forty Meteor: First. Bassett & Washburn;
second, Henry Smilh, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Forty Perle des Jardins, Bassett & wasn-

sli' American Beauty, South Park Floral
Company. New Castle. Ind.
Twelve Bride, South Park Floral Company.
Twelve Bridesmaid, South Park Floral Com-

""Twelve b'ooms of a nsw rose never before-
exhibited in this country, new seedling, Bal-
timore," exhibitor, John Cook, Baltimore, Md.

Carnations-Tested Seedlings.

Best white, 20 blooms; silver medal, H. Weber
& Sons, Oakland, Md. , ,. . . „„,„„

Best pink, 20 blooms, not lighter in color
than William Scott: First prizn, silver medal
for" Irene," Crabb & Hunter, Grand Rapids,

B -St pink, 20 blooms, liehter in color than
William Scott- Prize, silver medal tor '■ dene-
vieve Lord," H. Weber & Sons, Oakland, Md.

First Year Seedlings.

Best display, H. Weber & Sons, Oakland, Md.

Cut Flowers— Carnations.

Fifty Blooms. Flora Hill; First, Bassett &
Washburn; second Anton Tnen.

Fifty blooms. Lizzie McGowan. Anton Then.

Fifty blooms, Wdite Cloud: First Chicago
Carnation Co., Joliet, 111.; second, Bassett &
Washburn. r, - ,-,

Fifty blooms, Evelina, Mrs. E. B. Grave,
Richmond, Ind.

Fifty blooms, any other white, Bassett &
Washliurn, with Mary Wood.

Fifty blooms. Jubilee, Bassett & Washburn.

Fifty blooms, Mrs. McBuroey: First, Bassett
& Washburn; second, Henry Smith, Grand
Kapids, Mich.

Fifty blooms, any other red: First, Chicago
Carnation Co., Joliet, HI.; second, Bassett &
Washburn. , ......

Be.t fifty blooms, Argyle: First, Anton
Then; second, Hinsdale Rose Co.

Fifty Blooms. Victor: First, Mrs. E. B. Grave,
Richmond, Ind.; socood, Hlndsdaie Hose Co.

Fifty blooms, Mrs. Frances Joost, Bassett &
Waehourn. _,

Fifty blJoms, New York, Chicago Carnation

Fifiy blooms. Cerise Queen: First, Mount
Greenwood Cemetery Association; second,
Bassett & Washburn.

Best 50 blooms, William Scott, Bassett &
Washburn.

Fifty blooms. Daybreak : First, Anton Then;
second, Stuart & Haugh, Anderson, Ind.

Fifty blooms. Triumph; First, Anton Then;
second, Bassett* Washburn,

Fifty blooms, any other pink, darker in

color than William Scott, Bassett & Washburn.

Fifty blooms, any other pink, lighter in

color than William Scott, Henry Smilh, Grand

Raoids, Mich.

Fifty blooms, Armazindy: First, Stuart &
Haugh; second, Henry Smith.

Fifty blooms. Mrs. George M. Bradt: First.
Chicago Carnation Company; second, Bassett
& Washburn.

Fifty blooms, any other striped except those
with vellow ground, Bassett & Washburn.

Fifty blooms. Gold Nuggett, Bassett* Wash-
biT'n.

Twenty-five blooms, pink, introduction of
1R93, nut lliihter in color than William Scott,
Bassett & Washburn.

Twenty-tlvo blooms, red, introduction of
1898: First, Chicago (tarnation Company; sec-
ond. Bassett* Washburn.

Three vases of .W blooms and varieties, pre-
miums off.*red by Kennlcott Brothers: First,
Chicago Carnation Company, Joliet, III.; sec-
ond. Slngler Brothers, Morgan Park

Fify any other variety. Introduction of 189R,
premium offered bv Kennicott Brothers, Chi-
cago Carnation Comoanv. Joliet, III.

SiiPCial and honorable mention given by the
Judires to Wietor Brothers, 51 Wabash avenue,
for display of roses and carnations.

Orcblds,

Best collection cut orchid blooms, E. G.
Uihlein.

Plants— Miscellaneous.

(Not mentioned in last issue.)
Collection of ferns, George Wittbold.
Five foliage plants, five varieties, not over
12 inch potsi First, Ed, G. Uihlein ; second, J.

Keardon. m-.tuni.?

Best one palm , George Wittbold.

Special Competitions.

Best hanging basket or pot. not over 10
inches in diameter, ferns and asparagus ex-
cluded, E. G. Uihlein.

Cut Flowers— Violets.

Displav of violets: First, Bli Cross, Grand
Eapids, Mich.; second, Henry Smith.

Plants— Violets.

Ten violet plants in bloom, not over six-inch
pots: First, Henry Smith; second, Crabb m
Hunter.

Floral Arrangements.

Vaaeof roses arranged for eflfect: First, W-
O. Rock, Kansas City; second, A. Lange.

Vase of chrysaolhemums arranged tor
effect: First, A. Lange; second, John Mangel.

Bridal bouquet: First, A. Lange; second, C
Samuelson. ^ ^ jt e

A table decorated tor 12, awards made lor
the displays of the week, flowers n^ed as fol-
lows: Wednesday, chrysanthemums; Ihurs-
day, roses; Friday, white flowers; Saturday,
optional. First prize, $135. A. Lunge, Chicago;
second prize, $flJ, C. A. Samuelson, Chicago;
third p'ize, $6J, Anderson Floral Company,
Chicago; fourth prize, $40, John Mangel, Chi-

EDGAB SANDriiS.

worcesier¥rss.) show.

The Worcester County Horticultural
Society held its sixteenth annual chrys-
antherauui show November 8 and 9. At
the first two shows admissions were
free Since then we have charged 10 to
2."> cents; members free. We have adver-
tised in the four daily newspapers, also
on first day securing at least a column
of reading liatter, and have placed lith-
ographs in store windows. The most
„,e ever took iu was $156, with a 10c.
admission and a three-day show, paying
out over $300 in premiums; newspaper
advertising ^.'iO ; extra help because of
admission, $10. Now some years we
have taken in .$57 and upwards, paying
about the same amount in premiums.
Last year we did not advertise and, of
course, did not get any free reading mat-
ter. We took in about $.30 for a two-
day show at 10c. admission. At our or-
diriarv weekly shows from 350 to 600
people are visitors. When we charged
more wereceivedaboutthe same amount
of money but fewer people came. We
tried a show one year under the patron-
age of some of our wealthy people — that
didn't make anv difference. AVe did not
think it would, because these same peo-
ple are officers and members of the so-
ciety. I mention this because at our
annual meeting last week we voted to
discontinue the chrysanthemum show.
You understand our members are not
all fiorists. We have nearly 1,000 mem-
bers, including florists, market garden-
ers, fruit growers, and amateurs of all
classes and stations in life.

This year we held a free exhibition,
with only one paperreterringto it in any
way, shape or manner, until the second
day. Our premiums amounted to $320.
The attendance at 10c. would nearly pay
the premiums; at 25c. we could have
paid liberally tor advertisements and
have charged up something for the hall.
I have had sole charge of the last ten
shows. I don't know that this is the ex-
perience of other societies, but I think
they pay considerable tor the glory of
the thing.

In the class calling tor 12 blooms were
fine specimens of Maud Dean, Philadel-
phia, Mrs. Jerome Jones, Pitcher and
Manda, Viviand-Morel, John Shrimpton,
Egyptian, Niveus, W. H. Lincoln, Queen,
Eugene Dailledouze, Yellow Fellow,
Frank Hardy and Black Hawk. Among
the best single blooms were Bonnaffon,
Peter Kay, Pluto, Viviand-Morel, Mutual
Friend aiid E. M. Bigelow.

The exhibit of carnations was fine,
three of the contributors showing from
25 to 40 varieties each.

The platform was covered with large
palms and terns from the greenhouses of
H. F. A. Lange, and all the tables had
palms and ferns interspersed among the
chrysanthemums. H. Le Roy Sawyer,
of Clinton, Mubb., showed a seedling car-
nation ot LS'.ill, scarlet, similar to Bon
Ton, very large and fragrant. but a little
weak in the stem. G. Marston SVhitin
showed a large yellow chrysanthemum

similar to Bonnaffon, a seedling of Wil-
liam Darling 1896, both worthy ot trial

and mention. .

Subjoined are the prize takers:
H F A. Lange was first for the best
six plants, large flowered; F. A. Blake,
second; Mrs. W. E. Sargent, third.

F A Blake took first premium for the
beet specimen plant, large flowered,
white; U. F. A. Lange, second; Init Mr.
Lange was first for the yellow, red, and
Dink, Mr. Blake being second tor the yel-
low and pink, and Mrs. S. H. Record tor

"^Vr. Lange was again first tor the vase
ot 20 cut blooms, pink, with Viviand-
Morel; Mr. Blake, second, with the same
variety, and Mrs. W. E. Sargent third
with Erminilda. Mr. Blake took first
for vase ot 20 white; Mrs. Sargent,
second; Mr. Lange, third; Hugo Book,
fourth. The varieties staged w^e
mostly Mrs. Robinson, Niveus and Infat-
uation. Mrs. Sargent was first tor vase
of 20 cut blooms. yellow; Messrs. Lange.
Book and Blake being second, third and
fourth respectively. Bonnaffon was the
principal variety shown. Mr.Langewas
also first tor 12 sprays, distinct named,
large flowering, in vases; tor 12 cut
blooms, distinct named; for the best sin-
gle bloom, pink; tor the best design,
made ot chrysanthemums only, and for
the best display of carnations, in vases;
F. A. Blake being second in each case.
For vase of not exceeding 10 white
blooms, Mr. Lange took first; Mrs. J. C.
Whitln, second; F. A. Blake, third; and
Hugo Book, fourth. Mr. Lange was
first tor vase ot not exceeding 10 pink
blooms; Mrs. J. C. Whitin, second; tor
the best single bloom, white, Mrs. Sar-
gent, second; tor best collection of dec-
orative plants, and best collection ol
palms, Mrs. Sargent second in both in-
stances. Mr. Lange was also first for
best display of roses; no second.

F. A. Blake took first for best collec-
tion of ferns; H. F. A. Lange, second.

Mrs. Geo. W. Knowlton and H. F. A.
Lange were first and second respectively
tor vase of 10 white blooms; and tor a
vase ot six cut blooms, Mrs. Sargent
and Hugo Book were third and fourth
tor the first named, and F. A. Blake and
Mrs. Sargent for the latter. Mrs. Knowl-
ton was also first for the best single
bloom, yellow; F. A. Lange and Mrs. J.
C. Whitin, second and third respectively.

For the vase not exceeding 10 blooms,

mixed varieties, Mrs. Whitin took first;

H. F. A. Lange, F. A. Blake and Mrs. W.

E. SargentfoUowiug in the order named.

A. A. H.

™hytown(ny.)show.

The first annual exhibition of the Tar-
rytown Horticultural Society was held
in the Music Hall, Tarrytown, on the
10th and 11th inst. Although the so-
ciety has only been organized for about
six months the hopes of its members
have been more than realized. Not only
was the competition very keen and the
entries large, insuring a good exhibition,
but the general public manifested a very
lively interest. This was, perhaps, a
matter ot curiosity on their part, it being
the first exhibition of the kind here; at
all events it was all that the society de-
sired. It swelled the funds considerably
and every one seemed to be delighted
with what they saw.

During the evenings ot both days the
hall was uncomfortably crowded, and by
another year, it things go well, we shall
have to make provision tor more room.
Several ot our wealthy residenters have
already moved to the city, but their in-
terest was manifested in the numbers
that came back to see the display. Quite
a number of the well-known faces in the
horticultural world were also to be seen
and their presence appreciated. All
seemed delighted and were unanimous in
declaring that so tar it was the star ex-
hibition in the state. It has been clearly-
demonstrated that Tarrytown is an
ideal place tor a flower show, and our
success this time will be an incentive to
greater efforts in the future.

Theexhibits were artistically arranged.
Along the center of the hall were staged
the groups ot palms and foliage plants,
and on either side were the groups of
ctirysanthemums, cut blooms, fruits and
vegetables. On the stage platform were
placed the floral designs, artistically ar-
ranged vases and bush plants, with the
specimen palms and bay trees as a back-
ground; added to this was the artificial
scenery at the backot the stagedepictiiig
Autumn foliage, vpith the inevitable
stream and mill wheel. The whole was
indeed a scene ot exquisite beauty.

CHBYSANTHEMrMS IN POTS.

For group ot chrysanthemums in pots
to occupy 100 square feet, bordered with
terns or other suitable plants, the first
prize went to Mr Chas. Graet, Tarry-
town (Wm. Stevenson, gardener); second
prize, Jlajor Hopkins, Tarrytown (R.
Angus, gardener). Tlie first prize exhibit
was the most complete, but the second,
though lacking finish, was eiiual in
flower aud superior in foliage.

The most noticable varieties in both
collections were Swanley Giant, lora
Boule d' Or (96), Dorothy Spaulding,
Golden Wonder, New York, Miss Helen
Wright, Mrs. R. J ones, Tippecanoe, Pres-
ident Nonin, Eureka, Autumn tilory,
G J Warren, Golden Wedding, Black
Hawk, A.J. Balfour, Jeannie Falconer,
Mr '. Eratzer, Mons. Chenon de Leach,
Em'ily Salisbury, Mrs. T. L. Park, Aus-
tralian Gold, Duke ot Wellington, Merza,
Mme. E. Rogers, etc. , , . ,.

In the class tor three bush plants, dis-
tinct varieties, Mr. Wm. Rockefeller,
Tarrytown (Wm. Turner, gardener), was
first. His plants were H. Hurrell, Har-
vest Moon and Geo. W. Childs. For best
bush plant, white, first prize also went
to Mr. Rockefeller, with Mrs. H. Robin-
son as did the prizes for best bush plant,
vellow, with H. Hurrell; best bush plant,
■pink, with Viviand-.Morel; and best bush
plant, any other color, with Geo. W.
Childs. . , .

For 12 plants grown to single stem
and bloom: First prize, Mr. J .M. Consta-
ble (Wm. Anderson, gardener); second.
Wm. Rockefeller. Best two standard
distinct varieties: Firstprize, Win. Rock-
efeller, with Robinson and O. P. Bassett.
The competition in bush plants was the
lightest in the whole exhibition. Mr.
Rockefeller's plants were excellent speci-
mens of good culture and made a grand
display.

PLANTS IN POTS.

Group of palms and foliage plants to
occupy a space ot 100 square feet: First
prize," Wm. Rockefeller; second, F. K.
Pierson Co., Tarrytown, N. Y. Mr.
Rockefeller had a nice lot ot finely colored
crotons, Pandanus Veltchi and dra-
cienas; also marantas, anthuriuins, diet-
tenbachias, etc., edged with small Aspar-
agus Sprengeri and terns. The Messrs.
Pierson's was also a very creditable lot,
but not so gracefully staged.

Mr. Dickerson, Irvington (John Bos-
hard, gardener), also had a nice collec-
tion.

For best specimen palm; I-irstprize,
Chas. Graet, with a large Rhapis flabelli-
tormis; second, F. R. Pierson Co.. with
Areca lutescens. Mrs J. B. Trevor, honk-
ers (Howard Nicol, gardener), also ex-
hibited a verv large and fine plant of Cy-
cas revoluta in this class, which was dis-
qualified by the judges. A certificate of
merit was given.

For fancy foliage plants other than a
palm, for private gardeners only : First
prize went to Mrs. J. B. Trevor, with a
small plant of Cyanophyllum magmfi-
cum; second to Mr. Rockefeller, with
Drac.tna tragrans. Table of decorative
plants 12x31/, feet, for private gardeners
onlv: First prize, Mrs. J. B. Trevor;
second, Mr. Rockefeller. Certificate of
merit was given Mrs. Joseph Eastman,
Tarrytown (Wm. Scott, gardener). The
first prize table had the larger variety,
but the others excelled in color ot foliage
and arrangement.

Six plants suitable for table decora-
tion, pots not to exceed 6 inches : First
prize, Mr. J. M. Constable, Maiuaroneck
(Wm. Anderson, gardener), witli Dra-
ca-na Godseffiana. croton. Lady Zetland,
Goodia elegans, Panax Victoria, Aralia
Veitchii, Draneama Sanderiana; second,
Wm. Rockefeller.

Three best specimen ferns; First. Mrs.
(ieo. IjCwIs, Tarrytown (James Nichol,
gardener;; second, Joseph Eastman
(Wm. Scott). The first lot were: The
Boston fern, Nenhrolepis davallioides
furcans. and Adiantum Farleyense, all
large plants. In the second lot was a
nice Davallia Mooreana.

Best specimen tern: First, Mrs. J. B.
Trevor, with a fine Davallia fijiensis
pluniosa; second, J. M. Constable, with
.Adiantum gracillimum.

Three pots or pans seiaginellas orlyco-
podiuins, Joseph Eastman. Best pair
adiantum: First, Mr. J. B. Trevor, with
A. Farleyense; second, Chas. Graet. with
A. cuneatum.
Six best cyclamen, Chas. Graet.

CUT liLOOMS— CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

Best 30 blooms, six varieties, six of
each : First, Wm. Rockefeller, with Jean-
nie Falconer, Bassett. Weeks, Morel. Rob-
inson, andsix Bonnaffon; second, Mr. E.

November 18, ls99.

denVr'J!'"*'""' ^""^"'■^ t'^- Gillespie, Rar-

Fir-TT^'^ !?'??"'^' distinct varieties:
Hrst Joseph Eastman: second, Mrs E
P. Lilieiitlial. TUe first lot consisted of ':
ti. J. Warren, Mrs. E. G. Hill, President
Nonin Miss F. Pullman, Emily sX-

d Or(18ilb). Mies J. M. Lewis, Morel
Kobmsou, lora, Portia, Swanley Giant'
Mons Cbenon de Leach, Minerva, Silver
Joud, Weeks, Modesto, Mrs. W. C. Esiin
Chas. Davis, Autumn Glory, Mrs J j'
Glesener, Mrs. Geo. Peabody, Mrs' ('ol'
Goodman and .Major Bonnaffon
pinff' T^^ blooms, distinct varieties:
I-irst, Joseph Eastman; second J M
Constable. The second lot consis'ted ol'
.iutumn Glory, F. A. Constable, Mrs t'
V' ., . ' *-'°'- Appleton, Golden VVeddine'

not ■ RT'^'/'V"'^"'«y ''ia°t' Mme.Ca?:
not, Belle of Caetlewood, Minerva and
Bonnaffon .Mr. Rockefeller also exhibited
in this class, but his blooms were very
uneven; one bloom, however, a yellow
Carnot (a regular monster, 0 inches in
diameter audhinchesdeep) was awarded
a certificate of merit for the largest
bloom in the show. In his lot was tlso
a fine Mrs. Weeks.

Six blooms, white: First, Mallory
Estate, Portchester (Wm. Smith, gar-
denerj, with Weeks; second, Miss O. B.
Potter Sing Sing ( Wm. Nye, gardener).

Six blooms, yellow : First, J. M. Con-
stable; with Mrs. T. L. Park; second,
Mr. Rockefeller, with Golden Wedding.

Six blooms, pink : First, Wm. Rocke-
feller, with Morel; second, Miss O. B.
Potter.

Six blooms, crimson : First, J. M. Con-
stable, with John Shrimpton; second,
Bradley Estate, Nyack (Alex. McKerzie
gardener). '

Best arranged vase, anyfoliage: First,
Wm. Scott; second, A. A. Taaffe.

Dr. Tewey's prize, best lli blooms, in-
troduction 1807: First, Joseph East-
man, with Mrs. Weeks.

The Plorists' e

XCHTTINGE.

CUT ROSES.

Twelve American Beauty: First, F
K. Pierson Co.; second. F. O. Alathieson
Irvington (A. A. Taaffe, gardener).
twelve Bridesmaid: First, Mrs Geo
Lewis, Tarrytown (James Nichols, gar-
dener); second, Wm. Rockefeller. Twelve
I^"^^;, ■'''"''"'' Mrs. Geo. Lewis; second,
V 0;Mathie8on. Twelve Perle: First
r. O. Mathieson ; second, .Mrs (Jeo'
Lewis. Twelve any othervarietv: First
Wm. Rockefeller, with Mrs. Morgan'
second, F. (J. .Mathieson, with same
variety. Six blooms, any new rose not
in commerce: Certilieate of merit to F
K. Pierson Co. for Liberty.

CAUNATION8.

Best 3(j. six varieties, six of each ■
'Ar"*' .■^- ^^- Williams, Stamford, Conn.
( Wm. Hay, gardener); second. Briar Cliff
{■arm, Sing Sing. The first lot were:
Alayor Plngree, Bradt, Lily Dean, Jubi-
lee, Triumph and White Cloud. The
second lot: Melba, Flora Hill, Jubilee
Crane, White Cloud and Mrs. James
Dean. Best 18, three varieties, six of
each: First, J. M. Constable: second,
1 . O. Mathieson. Twelve blooms, white ■
I'lrst, J. M. Williams, with White Cloud-
second. Briar Cliff Farm, with same
variety. Twelve blooms, scarlet: First
Briar Cliff Farm, with G. H. Crane'
second, Wm. Rockfeller, same variety!
Twelve yellow: First, Brinr Cliff Farm
with Gold Nugget; second, Wm. Kocke-
fHller,with MayorPingree. Twelve pink-
I'lrst, F. O. Mathieson, with Triumph-
second, Briar Cliff Farm, with Mrs. James
V.'/S"- Twelve streaked: First, Briar
„l-. ^'^^'"' "''th Bradt: second, J. M.
Williams, with same variety.

Six blooms, seedling not yet dissemi-
nated : Certificate of merit, F. R. Pierson
<'o., for Mrs. T. L. Lawson.

VIOLETS.

Bunch of .50 double blue violets: First,
H. A. Spavin, Mt. Kisco, with Marie
Louise: second, Bradley Estate, Nyack
(Alex. MeKenzie, gardener). Bunch of ,50
single blue violets: First, Mrs. S. E.
Saekett, Rye (R. Jenkins, Jr., gardener)-
second,Mrs. J. B. Trevor. Morgan prize
best bunch of 100 Ladv Campbell violet '
First, Mrs. Geo. Lewis; second. .Mrs. S.
E. Saekett. H. A. Spavin a certiflcate of
merit for a pot of Lady Campbell.

Bridal bouquet for best arrangement:
I'lrst, John Fursey, florist, Yonkers; sec-
ond. Cook & McCord, Tarrytown.

A special prize to John Fursey for
floral piece, gates ajar, and one for a
broken wheel. These two pieces wera
exceedingly well done, and were greatly
admired by everi'body.

SPECIAL EXHIBITS.

Miss Helen M. Gould (Superintendent
1. yiangold) brought in a very fine ex-
hibit on Saturday morning. lii it were
two excellent specimens (about six feet
high) of Cyanophyllum magnilicum a
hue SchiHinatoglottis Robelini, several
hue marantas and nepenthes, a number
of orchids and poinsettias. The society
awarded the exhibit a diploma.

F. R. Pierson Co. exhibited a number
of bay 1;rees, which helped the show con-
siderably, also a number of cattleyas
and orange trees, and a collection' of
chrysanthemum blooms, includiiigOuito
a hue late pink; Pennsylvania. Mile'
Lucie Faure and others. They exhibited
also large vases of Mrs. Lawson carna-
tion and Liberty rose, both of which got
certificates.

Kretchmar Bros., Nyack, exhibited a
very large collection of carnations, for
which they received honorable mention -
they had also a collection of seedlings'
1 heir No. 2;.!, in substance, color and size
seems to be an improvement on Mrs
.James Dean, but the stems were too
short. It will have to be staged to
better advantage before it takes the
market.

.John Egan & Son, Tarrytown, ex-
hibited several vases of carnations also
some nice pots of Erica Hvemalis. \
special prize was given them for six nice
pots of Cypripedium insigne. A certifi-
cate of merit was given to R. Henderson,
Hastings, for two nice pots of the same
orchid.

Cook & McCord, Tarrytown, had an
exhibit of Begonia Gloire de Lorraine.
Jas. T. .Scott, Rept. Sec'y.

1149

FREDERICK (MD.) SHOW.

Tlie flower show held here ending
November 11 was a most successful one,
the attendance during the entire exhibi-
tion being very encouraging. The fol-
lowing premiums were awarded :

Chrysanthemums — David Groff, for
best single plant, single stem, six-inch
pot; display of plants, best vase of white,
yellow, pink, any other color, vase any
variety and color, cut blooms, first
premium. Design in cut flowers, display
of palms and foliage plant, second pre-
mium. C. Herman, display of plants,
cut blooms, vase white, yellow, pink'
any other color, vase variety and color!
cut bloom, second premium. Design in
cut flowers, display of palms and foliage
plants, first premium. John C. Hardt,
display of plants, first premiums; single
plant. second; threeplanfs, first premium.
Silas Boteler, display of plants, second
premium; single plant, third; display
cut bloom, third: ten varieties, second':
three plants, third ; single stem and
bloom, first; vase pink, second ; six vari-
eties open ground, third. O. P. Bennett,
display of plants, third premium; single
plant, first: three plants, second ; single
stem and bloom, second; display of cut
blooms, fourth ; six varieties in open
ground, fourth. George Murray, display
of plants, fourth premium ; single plants,
fourth; three plants, fourth: single stem
and bloom, third ; vase ol white, second -
yellow, third; any other color, first.'
Harry C. Keefer, best display of cut
bloom, vase of ten varieties, third; vase
of white, first; yellow, second: pinks
first; any other color, third; six vari-
eties grown in open ground, second; best
basket cut flowers, first: design of cut
flowers, third. C. Ed. Kemp, best dis-
play ol cut bloom, second : vase of ten
varieties, first; vase white, third ; yellow,
first; pink, tliird; vase any other color!
second ; six varieties in open ground,
first; basket cut flowers, second; design
of cut flowers, second. Miss Minnie
Miller, basket cut flowers, third ; design
cut flowers, first.

The children of All Saints' and the
Loats' Orphanages were present, and on
the second last day of the show the
riupils of the Maryland School attended.
The visitors from thecount.y were numer-
ous and quite a goodly "number came
jrom Carroll County, Baltimore and
Washington.

Wav.vesboho, Pa.— The flower show
held at Mapelton (ireenhouses. Henry
Eiehholz, proprietor, was a decided suc-
cess. Over 000 people attended. The
show was free; the weather perfect.
Browallia gigantea, Baby primroses
and fancy geraniums were favorites with
the buying public. Nearly every visitor
purchasing ninde the show also a finan-
cial success. Every up-to-date florist in
small towns could do iikesvise.

SHOW IT HIRTFORD, CONK

The (■„„„,.,.(i,..„t ilorticultural .S„
c-iet.y Chr.ysanthen.un, Show op,.n,.,| i„
Phalanx Hall, Mon.lay evening, for four
days. Theweatliei- was very n fay .,'
'ile, conse(„iently the affen',lai ce wVik
somewhat light. It seems that every
.year the s.iciety has tlie same 1 ,ck aVr.^
tfards bad weather. The exhrbUh n
while perhaps not aslarg,. as in revious
years, -iva^ very cre.litalJie. Tlie're seemx
o be a fal Ing off each year in the exh b'
Its of plants, most of the growers g„ l
111 more for cut blooms. Most of the "x^
hibitswere ma.le by private ga,rdenei-s
there being but very few comn ere ai
growers represented. The principal ex
hibitors were Walter .^ngus.'gardiner f'tr
^'m„ '^; hcovillH, of Chapinville; J. L
°'^/ "fWfstport: William Young gai-
dener for Mr. Silas Robbins, of Wethers
field; tlie Rev. Herbert MacV, of NewfnK-
ton. and .John Coombs, Geo. S. Osborn
ihos. Dryden, T.J. McRonald, James (
Lai ant.yue, gardenerfor ex-Gov. Bukeley
ot tins city. * '

Incidental to the .show was a collection
li /i^"'''l'"J' sathered by children all
ovei the state; they were arranged on
large screens on two .sides of the hall
this part of the exhibition proved to be
an interesting and attractive one

, ■[•■I-;'' 'I'""' ''"'^' an exceptionally flue
txhibit of carnations, which included a
number of seedlings. Mr. Pillow's collec-
tion was the be.st ever shown in this city
Geo. S. Osborn also made a good show-
ing of carnations; among his collection
was a hglit pink seedling a trlHe darker
than Daybreak, witli a large flower T
t Galviu of Boston, exhibited a vase of
Mrs. Lawson carnations, which were
very fine.

The judges for the chrysanthemums
were .James W. Witliers, New York, and
A David Rose, ot Moutclair, N. J • for
the children's herbariums. President .1 ohn
I . Withers, of the society; H. J. Koehler
forester for the ("ioodwins; Dr J Pier-
pont Davis and A. W. Di-iggs, of' East
Hartford.

The Elizabeth Park Nurseries of this
city showed t\yo large va.ses of chrysan-
themums whicli were very fine- 'these
were not entered for competition The
most noticeable varieties in these vases
were Mrs. .Jerome Jones, W. H. Lincoln
c. W. Ward. Mine. Carnot, Chebigue'
Bonnaffon and The (ineen.

For 2.5 cut liloonis. 2r> distinct named
varieties, .lohn Coombs took first, Walter
Angus second. The varieties that at-
tracted the most attention in this class
were Golden Wedding. Edith (Junnerson
Modesto, Belle of Castlewood, Invincihie'
.Mayflower, Viviand-iMorel, H. W. Rieman
and Frank Hardy. For 10 cut blooms,
10 distinct named varieties, the first prize
was captured by John Coombs, and the
second by T. J. McRonald: third liy Wm
^oung. The best varieties in this class
were H. W. Rieman, Golden Wcilding
.Mutual Friend. W. H. Lim-olu, Editli
Gunnerson and Belie of Castlewood. In
the class for best collection ot cut liiotims
of novelties not catalogued previous to
18!I8. not less than 12 vaireties, Thos
Di-yden v\on first and Walter Angus sec-
ond. The best varieties were Black
Hawk, Phenomenal, .Mrs. O. P. Bassett
Pennsylvania and W. H. Chadwick. l''or
best collection of cut blooms of novelties
not catalogued previous to 1898, not
less than six varieties, Thos. Dryden was
first. For 12 specimen blooms of iMajor
Bonnaffon Walter Angus took first
Twelve specimen blooms of Mrs. Pen-in,
Wm. Young, first; 12 specimen blooms
Ivory. T. .1. McRonald. first; 12 speci.
men lilooms yellow, one variety, John
Coombs first with Golden Wedding,
Walter Angus second with Minerva.
Twelve specimen blooms pink, one va-
riety. Walter Angus first, with Belle of
Castlewood; John Coombs second, with
Helen Bloodgood. Twelve specimen
blooms white, one variety, John Coombs
first, witli .Mrs. Weeks: Walter Angus,
second, with Mutual Friend. Twelve
specimen blooms red. one vai-iet'-, Walter
.Angus first, with Fair Harvard; John
Caomlis .second, with Culliugfordii. Speci-
men bloom, John Coombs was first with
Modesto; Thos. Dryden second, with
Philadelphia. For 20 cut sprays, natur-
ally grown. 20 distinct named varieties
William B. May took first.

In the chrysanthemum plant classes
Thos. Dryden had by far the best exhibit,
taking first prize in all the classes entered.
AH his plants were fine specimens: fol-
lowing is tlie list of the classes in which
he entered and took first prizes. Dis-
play of 12 named plants. 12 distinct
named varieties: display of 8 named
plants, 8 distinct named varieties: dis-
play of 1 plants, all yellow distinct

nnmed varieties; display of 4 plants, a
"iiii- disiuK-t named varieties; specimen
• ini'-nicse with Yellow- Fellow, specimen
pompon with Mrs Arister, specl men
s amiard with Ethel DcL.y'on.' T .L
M l.onald won first prize in each of the
lowing [ilant classes: Six specimen

ish plants, specimen bush j.lant grown
Nyithoiitany artiliclal support, best spe-
cimen plant not disliudded.

riiere were no seedlings on exhililtion.
„.,. i-aination classes the awards

vviic as follows: Mfteen lilooms, Flora
1 III, .). L. Iillow first. I'itteen blooms
I ortia same exhibitor. Fifteen lilooms
.ui.v other red. J. L. Fillow, first; Geo!
)sborn, second. Fifteen blooms Wil-
lam Scott, Geo. S. Osbotn first. Fifteen
blooms-, any other pink, not lighter in

y'^r^'!,i-» ^'"W ■'■ '" """"■ "^t with
iale. Fifteen blooms of Mrs. (Jeo. M
Bradt J. L. Fillow, first, anv other
.striped except those with yellow'ground
J.L. Iillow first, with Lily Dean. Fif-
teen blooms of Eldorado, J. L. Fillow
hi-st; any other yellow, same exhibitor '
. fvew varieties: Fifteen blooms white
introduction of 1899, J. L. Fillow first
Iifteeu blooms pink, introduction of
18,19, same exhibitor, first with Flori-

'''J''\oJ;,''*,'^''V '''"oms I'fd, introduction
?,f.,lS99. J, L. Fillow first, with Meteor.
I'llteen blooms any other color, introdnc-
tioii of 1899, J. L. Fillow first, with
Rainbow.

Honorable mention was awarded to
the following who did not exhibit in
competition: (ieo. S. i isborn, lor carna-
tion White Cloud; Mrs. Copperberg for
chrysanthemum plant Mrs. E. W. Clark-
Ihos. Dryden and E. H, Waite, of Litch-
field, for chrysanthemum plants. T F
Galvin, of Boston, for Mrs. Lawson car-
nation; James Balleniine for seedling
carnation: Walter Angus for two fine
bunches ot grapes, and C. I'. Lincoln for
Hower stands. ^.,

An orchestra furnished music- each
evening of the exhibition, from 8 to 10
'"■'"^■l^- J. F. CooMns.

SHOW JlT GINCINNHTI.

The exiiibition of chrvsantlieniums
staged in the club rooms of the Cincin-
nati Florists' Society, Saturday last
was the best it haseverbeen niv pleasure
to see in this city. The (|ualitv of the
flowers was away up, and thev all de-
served premiums. Mr. Bock lieing an
exhibitor could not judge the chrysan-
themums, so Fred. Walz and James
Allan acted, Mr. Bock judging the roses
and carnations. Their awards follow:
Vase of chryHanthemums. 12 white. A
Sunderbruch's Sons, witli Chadwick -
vase of 12 pink, Wm. Rodgers, with Mrs'
Perrin: vase of 12 yellow, E. G. Hill &
Co.. with Golden Wedding.

The Francis Pentland prize, for 12 va-
rieties, 12 blooms, was awarded to E. G
Hill & Co. with fancy exhibition sorts: .$.5
was the jirize offered tor each vase. Best
vase of 25 Bonnaffon, The Cut Flower
Company prize of $10 was won by R
Witterstaetter, with a grand exhibit
Prize tor four market plants, white, pink,
yellow, any other color, was captured by
Chas. Schweizer who, by the way, had
also a fine lot of cut blooms staged. Best
vase roses, white, pink, and yellow, 12
blooms each, was won by 'a. Sunder-
bruch's Sons, with Bride, Bridesmaid
and Perie. George & Allan won on
Meteor.

In the classes for carnations R. Witter-
staetter took all the premiums with his
seedlings but was disbarred, by the tact
that seedlings could not compete against
commercial sorts. The mistake was
caused by an oversight in the printing of
our schedules, and as 'Mr. Witterstaetter
helped to make up the schedule, he very
gracefully gave up. The prizes were theii
awarded as follows: Vase of white, Mrs.
E. T. Graves, Richmond. Ind., with Eve-
lina; va.se of pink, A. Sunderbruch's
Sons, with Daybreak; vase of red Wm.
Murphy, with America; vase of varie-
gated, A. Sunderbruch's Sons, with Mrs
Bradt.

John Fries, ot Newport. Kv., exhibited
a .seedling white chrysanthemum; par-
entage, Evangeline and Cjueen. The
build is like Queen, but the flower has
better staying qualities. It is sure to be
a success as a commercial sort, and is
equally as good for an exhibition table.
The blooms staged by Mr. Fries were
not exhibition grown, and had no extra
culture; four and five flowers being
grown to a plant. The variety has been
named Mrs. R. N. Bird. Tlie Hoffmeis-
tei- Floral Co. staged Maid of Honor
rose, and it certainly was a grand vas(>.
Theo. Bock exhibited tliree vases of extra
fine finished commercial blooms ot Bon

1150

Thb F=lorists' Hxchknge.

Collection of Karly Pompons, in Pep-
feclion October 1.

Grown by John N. May.

iiafton, Golden Wedding and Viviaud-
Morel; also a vase of 12 blooms, 12
varieties.

Mr.W. N. Proctor (Win. Jackson, garden-
er), had a fine vase of chrysanthemums, 12
varieties, 12 blooms; also a g'rafted plant
with 12 varieties. Chas. Schweizer's ex-
hibit consisted of four vases of well fin-
ished Howers of Mrs. .Jerome Jones, Bon-
naff on. Queen, Perrin; also a bronze
seedling.

E. Witterstaetter's seedling carnations
were much admired. Stella is a scarlet,
with which he expects to rival Portia, it
being a much larger flower. Elenora is
a white, and a good one; .557 A, a pink,
a Lawson rival; 52.5 A is scarlet and has
been seen and wanted by some of the ex-
perts. If you attend the Buffalo meeting
in February you will see these grand new
seedlings; tliey will also be exhibited at
our carnation meeting, which occurs De-
cember 9. TVm. Murphy had a good dis-
play of commercijil sorts, America being
the only one that captured a prize.

Wm. Rodgers exhibited four handsome
vases of chrysanthemums — Ivory, Bon-
naffon. Robinson and Perrin. He cap-
tured tlie prize for pink with Perrin.
Philip Papp staged Queen and Bramhall.
A. Sunderbruch's Sons had Chadwiek,
grand, capturing the premium for best
white. Their roses and carnations were
also winners. E. G. Hill & C'o.'s Golden
Wedding were superb. This firm also
showed Ethel Crocker carnation, which
is of a very pleasing color and will he a
seller. Indiana, a scarlet, was not in
good form.

Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich.,
had three seedling chrysanthemums be-
fore the committee. They were Oresco,
bronze incurved; Nesota, yellow with
broad petals; Orizaba, pink incurved.

OurvLsitorsincluded .Mr. and Mrs. Fred.
Eemon, of Richmond. Ind., and Mr. Die-
terich, of Maysville, Ky. Four new mem-
bers were taken into the society.

At our next meeting the carnation will
be the topic, and it will be discussed fore
and aft. All ye seedling growers should
send your pets to this meeting on De-
cember 9. E. G. GiLLETT.

ST. LOUIS FLOWER SHOW.

The Chrysiinthemum Sliow opened up
with weather conditions more favorable
in the evening than during the day,
which was a rainy, disagreeable one.
The prospects are for better weather.
The decorations consisted entirely of
flags and bunting around the iipper'part
of the large roliseum. Tlieurrangciiients
passed off very well; tlierewas no cnnfii-
.sion and all the staging was ciiniplited
in good time. Tlie large arena. 2.'0xl.50
feet, was nicely tilled with exhiliits of a
high grade. The chrysanthemum plants
were very fine, the palms and other dec-
orative stock being especially so. Among
notable exhibits, outside of those made
by St. Louis florists, was that of J. C.
Vaughan, who had some extra fine coni-
cal-grown pot chrysanthemums. The
Missouri Botanical Gardens exhibited a
choice display of crotons arranged in a
very artistic manner; also a bed of the
new ageratnm, .Stella Gurncy, which,
under more favorable light, wovdd have
looked very fine, but it was handicapped
by electric light.

Following Js a partial report of the

awards made, the remainder will be
given in a future issue;

In the class for 48 cut blooms chrysan-
themums, 0. Young & Sons Co. were first,
their varieties being Pennslyvania, Vivi-
and-Morel, Golden Wedding, Sunstone,
Minnie Wanamaker, Mrs. Penin. Wm.
Schray was second. For 25 varieties
whitel W. J. vt M. S. Vesey, Fort Wayne,
Ind., were first with Mayfiower; West
Knd Floral Park, second, with Mrs. Rob-
in.son; E.W.Guy, third, with Gretchen
BiK'ttner. In the class for 25 yellow, J.
F. Ammann was first, with Golden Wed-
ding; West End Floral Park second, with
same variety.

In the rose competition, F. J. Fillmore
took first for 25 Bridesmaid, W. J. & M.
S. Vesey, second; E. W. Guy, third. Mr.
Fillmore was also successful for 25 Perle.
For 10 American Beauty, Ellison & Tes-
son captured first honors; ('. Young &
Sons Co., second. Elhson & Tesson also

Ne\v Chrysanttiemuni "Winona.

won fir.st for 25 Wootton. J. F. Am-
mann took first on 25 Perle; Guy, second,
and Fillmore, third.

For best 50 Daybreak carnations, J. F.
Ammann captured first; Vesey, second.
The last named exhibitor was fir.st for
50 Scott, Wm. Trillow taking second.
The Chicago Carnation Co. took first for
best 50 variegated; Vesey, second. For
50 Jubilee, Vesey was first; E. W. Guy,
second.

The prize for best floral design repre-
senting M. K. & T. R. R. was won by C.
Y'oung & Sons Co.

POUCHKEEPSIE SHOW.

The fifth annual Chrysanthemum Ex-
hibition of the Dutchess t^onnty Horti-
cultural Society was held at Poughkeep-
sie, N. Y., November .S, 9 and 10. The
display of cut blooms was of excellent
quality, but fewer in number than at
former shows of the society. There was
keen competition for the best prizes,
again i)roving that fewer and better pre-
miums are required to bring out a good
display and interesting competition:
.l;20 for 21 blooms gave three competi-
tors; usually it brings out four to five;
while $25 for 36 blooms gave two com-
petitors, lam of the opinion that .if20
for 24 blooms in four varieties is an ideal
class for a show.

The groups of palms and chrysanthe-
mums were well arranged, and in the
fornierwere well competed for, F. W.
\ .mderbilt, Esq., Hyde Park (gardener,
U. O. Agor), taking first prize for both.
Mr. F. R. Newbold, I'oughkeepsie, was
second for group of foliage plants. For
the best table of orchids, William Dins-
more, Esq., Staatsburg (gardener,
Thomas Emerson), was awarded first,
with a magnificent lot; very prominent
on the table being a fine mass of Cattleya
triana> and Dendrobium phala>nop^is.
Mr. Newbold (gardener, Louis Eisenlohr)
was awarded second for a very hand-
some table.

Mr. Dinsmore also took first for table
of decorative foliage plants, the second
prize going to Mr. F. W. Vandcrbilt. The
latter also won first for six decorative
foliage plants. First premium for six
ferns was captured by Mr. DInsmore;

second by Mr. Newbold. For the best
plant of Asparagus Sprengerii, Winthrop
Sargent, Fishkill-on-Hudson (gardener,
W. G. Gomersall), was awarded first;
the same exhibitor also took first for
specimen fern, n ith a very fine piece of
Davallia fljiensis; the second prize going
to Mr. C. F. Dietrich, Millbrook (gar-
dener, Wm. Enssell). The last named
exhibitor was first for six plants chrys-
anthemums grown to single stem, also
first for specimen plants, white and yel-
low; Mr. Sam'I. Thorne, Millbrook (gar-
dener, I. L. Powell), being second in both
classes.

For specimen plant, any color, grown
by an assistant, the first prize went to
Louis Reynolds, assistant to I. L.
Powell; second to Oilman Russell, as-
sistant to Wm. C. Russell.

For best specimen foliage plant Mr.
Newbold was first; Archibald Rogers
(gardener, Sam'I Horn), taking second.
This exhibitor also took first for both
black and white grapes aud for 12 Perle
roses.

The first prize for six violets in pots
was awarded C. F. Bahret, Poughkeep-
sie. Thesilvercup for 36 blooms of chrys-
anthemums was won by Wm. C. Rus^elI,
Millbrook; James Blair, gardener to Og-
dcii .Mills, Esq.. Staatsburg, being second.
The prize of .$20 for 24 blooms yellow,
four varieties, was also won by Mr. Rus-
sell, wholikewisetookfirst for 12 yellow,
and for si.x yellow, and first for 24 dis-
tinct varieties; being second for 12 Bride
and Bridesmaid roses. Ogden Mills, Esq.
(gardener, James Blair), was first for 12
pink chrysanthemums; Mr. F. W. Van-
derbilt first for 12 crimson, W. G. Gomer-
sall, second; the last exhibitor also tak-
ing first for six white. The prize for
crimson was won by Mr. Blair, and six,
any other color, by Mr. Agor, with Chas.
Davis.

For the best vases arranged for effect
R. Grigg, gardener to Chas. DeRham,
E.sq., was first in both classes; W. G.
Gomersall, second. For 24 blooms on
boards Mr. Gomersall also took second.
In the class for 12 distinct varieties on

Collection of Pompons, in Perfection
October 15.

Grown by John N. May.

boards, James Blair was first, with a
mangiflcent lot of finely finished blooms,
and I. L. Powell .second, with a very
good lot also.

Mr. Blair took first for 12 American
Beauty roses; F. R. Pierson Co., Tarry
town, being second. For 12 Bride and
Bridesmaid roses I. L. Powell was first.
For 12 of any other color Mr. Blair took
first with Mrs. Morgan, I. L. Powell being
second.

The cup for best collection of carna-
tions was won by F. R. Pierson Co., the
second prize going to W. G. Saltford, of
Poughkeepsie. For 36 blooms carna-
tions, variegated, F. R. Pierson Co. were
first.

•For thebest corsageof violets B. Willig,
Poughkeepsie, was awarded second. The
last exhibitor also got second for best
100 violets, Marie Louise; J. W. Feeter,
Highland, N. Y., being first, with violets
that scored 100 points in judging.

For best arrangement of cut flowers,
suitable for center of dinner'table, W. G,
Gomersall was first, Jwith an arrange-
ment of Silver Wedding chrysanthemums

and Autumn foliage; Wm. G. Saltford,
second, with an arrangement of Meteor
roses.

The first prize for best seedling carna-
tion was awarded to F. R. Pierson Co.
for the Lawson, second to Wood Bros.,
of Fishkill, for a pink seedling unnamed.

The exhibit of seedlingchrysanthemums
for competition was not large. A yellow
sport from Silver Cloud, shown by R.
Grigg, of Cold Spring, was not deemed
worthy of a certificate, but recommended
to be grown again.

Certificates of merit were awarded
George Wittlinger, Barrytown, tor speci-
men standard chrysanthemum; John N.
May, Summit, N. J., for collection of
pompons; Messrs. Kretschmar Bros.,
WestNyack, N. Y., tor collection of car-
nations; F. E. Pierson Co., for Liberty
rose. Lawson carnation and collection
of bay trees; Messsr. Wood Bros., Fish-
kill, tor seedling carnation (pink); John
Marshall, Purchase, N. Y., tor seedling
chrys.iiithemum Col. D. Appleton, a yel-
low, of large size, after theform of Henry
Hni-rcll: .Sam'I Goldring, Albany, N. Y.,
tor display of Eucharis amazonica and
seedling eypripeiliums, and to Herbert
Shave, Hyde Park, for new croton, a
sport from Interruptum. W. G. G.

Chrysanthemum Illustrations.

We are indebted to Mr. John N. May,
of Summit, N. J., for the photographs
from which the accompanying illustra-
tions ate reproduced. Mr. May also
furnishes the following particulars re-
garding the varieties themselves :

In the illustration showing five varie-
ties are included: (1) Mrs. C. Harman
Payne, an exceedingly pleasing shade of
deep pink, reverse silvery pink; a bold
handsome incurved flower. (2) H. J.
Jones, the finest of all crimsons to date,
very early, very large, and a bold hand-
some flower which does not burn. (3)
Pride of Stokill, a striking combination
of gold and crimson, very distinct in
color and form. (4) Lady Anglesey, a
delightful combination shading of
autumn foliage colorings; a really grand
flower for any purpose. (Ct) President
Bevin, orange base, with a beautiful
shading of carmine running through the
edges of the petals, making it exceed-
ingly attractive and distinct. These are
all early blooming varieties.

Mr. May's own certificated varieties
for 1899 shown are:

Winona, exhibited as No. 145; white
base, with veins of deep pink running
through the outer ends of the petals,
making a striking combination, very
attractive. An excellent keeper and
shipper; a good all round commercial
variety.

Bonita, a deep golden orange bronze
of a clear shining shade. A color hard
to describe, but very beautiful. A bold
handsome flower, with excellent stem
and foliage.

Included in one group of pompons in
the illustration are varieties that repre-
sent six distinct colors and types which
were in perfection of bloom on October
1. They are; (1) Pure white, very large
compact grower, small flower; (2) deep
orange bronze, very showy flower; (47)
very clear yellow, extra pleasing shade.

November 18, 1899.

The F=lorists' Exchkngb.

1151

a bold liaudsome flower; (26) blush
white, inedUim size to large, a great
keeper; (42) pink, chausiiig to white
with age, a bold well-built flower; (3)
ray petals deep reddish bronze, with
clear, bold yellow center, extra large.

The other lot represents six distinct
varieties, which were in perfection on
October 1.5. including: (19) deep orange
maroon, very compact form ; (22) deep
clear yellow, very distinct, a bold sym-
metrical flower; (17) deep violet shade,
very showy flower and distinct; (21)
very beautiful clear white, large size and
extra good form: (l.">) white with blush
pink centre, a very attractive flower;
(2-t) bronze shaded lemon, large size,
very deep and showy.

Chrysanthemum Committees' Work.

NOVEMBER 11.

Chicago, III. — Nathan Smith & Son,
Adrian, Mich., exhibited a seedling from
Mrs. E. G. Hill >: Mrs. W.C. Egan, planted
June 20. Height, 3 feet; terminal taken
September 1.5; cut, November 7. An in-
curved pink. It looks like a good com-
mercial variety.

New York, N. Y. — M. Hansen, New
Durham, N. ,1., showed a Japanese in-
curved white, a sport of Ermenilda, un-
named, scoring (JG points.

J. Marshall, Purchase, N. Y., sent Col.
D. Appleton in grand form ; this variety,
however, was certificated here last year.

New Y'ork. — A white sport from Erme-
nilda was exhibited by M. Hansen, New
Durham, N. J., which scored commercial
scale GO points.

Cincinnati, O. — Nathan Smith & Son,
Adrian, Mich., exhibited the following
three varieties; No. 2S, a light yellow
Japaneoe, scored commercial scale 61
points; .No. 72, a bronze Japanese, scored
commercial scale 62 points; No. 2,5, a
pink Japanese incurved, scored com-
mercial scale 74 points.

CmcAfiO. — No. 25, a Japanese incurved
pink, exhibited by Nathan Smith & Son,
scored commercial scale 83 points.

No reports from other committees.

John N. May has named his varieties
as follows: No. 2, Bouita; No. 14:5,
Winona. These were reported upon un-
der number in my last report.

Elmer D. Smith, Secy.

Boston.

Market News.

More seasonable weather has ruled the
past week but business has not improved
a great deal. Withtheexception of chrys-
anthemums there has been a little short-
ening up of stock. The demand, how-
ever, is not over brisk, hence the good
results expected from a curtailment in
the supply have not materialized. In
roses, American Beauty are still in over
stock. Kaiseriu and Carnot, of best
quality, are becoming scarce, though the
smaller grades are in good supply. Bride
and Briilesmaidareimproving iuqualit.v,
and are quite plentiful. The finer grades
do well at .f 6 to $8 a 100, smaller sizes
bringing from fl to $5; Meteor are in
fair supply, and move at about the same
prices.

The supply of carnations has shortened
up a little "but they are still plentiful
enough to meet all demand, and too
abundant to occasion any change in
prices as yet. Some kinds of chrysanthe-
mums are running short, but there is still
an over supply as a whole. Tliere is a
noticeable scarcity of medium-sized
flowers of red, pink and yellow sorts,
more especially pink. Poorly grown
blooms of varieties that ought to make
large flowers are not satisfactory where
mediuni-Hizi'd blooms are required, and
it would SI cm that there is a field for the
latter, of fine quality fortheir size. Wana-
maker and Mrs. Jerome Jones are the
white varieties mostly seen now and they
bring from $6 to .^12.00 per 100. Mrs.
Perrin and Maud Dean lead among pink
kinds, at about similar prices. These
figures also prevail for yellow and red
sorts. Kioman and Bonnaffou are lead-
ers in yellow, and Shrimpton and Cul-
lingfordii in red.

Violets are scarce this week. The de-
mand is fairly good and the supply is
generally cleaned up daily. Valley is
plentiful, at $2 to $i. lloman hyacinths
are becoming more abundant and do
fairly well. Paper White narcissus have
appeared and bring $2 to $3 per 100.

W. H. Elliott is just cleaning out his
stock of chrysanthemum plants, which he
has had very fine this season, and which
met with ready sale.

Later Show Notes.

The awards for the large vases of
chrysanthemums at the exhibition last
week have been slightly changed from
th use given in my report. The.so vases
were judged each day to insure their
being kept up fresh and presentable, and
the Hual awards were made for the dis-
plays for the entire four days. Norris F
Comley received first prize. Col. Chas'
Pfaff. second; C. H. Souther, third ; Mrs
E. M. Gill, fourth, and J. W. Howard,
fifth.

Among displays brounlit in after "my
last report was desp.itrln-d were the foi
lowing: James Conilcy showed a collec-
tion of chrysanthemums, including many
varieties collected by him while in .lapan.
John Cook, of Baltimore, Md., exhibited
his new rose Baltimore, and Robert
Montgomery staged a few flowers of his
sport from Mrs. J . Pierpont Morgan on
Friday evening. These latter were fine,
large blooms, borne on long, strong
stems, with handsome heavy foliage.

The body of John Hutchinson, of Mai-
den, an old-time gardener and florist of

Hamilton, Ont.

Market Notes.

The weather is si III iqien facilitat-
ing business on the Central Market
which, from all accounts, is brisker and'
more satisfactory than last Fall, Wliile
prices hardly average higher there is no
stock to throw out. <-'lirysantliemuTMH,
of course, are the mainstay; those in G-
inch pots bring 3()c. to :!5c.; "inch pots,
3,5c. to 45c. The greater part of this
stock has been partially disbuilded, and
is really worth a better figure. Carna-
tions in pots realize from 1.5c. to 20c.
Small chrysanthemums in liunches are
sold extensivelv ; good single-stemmed
flowers bring $1 to }il.25 per dozen.
Roses fetch .$1 to $1.. 50 per dozen; car-
nations, 30c. to 40c.; violets, per dozen
bunches, $1.80.

Robt. Evans & Co. are supplying bulbs
to the city parks this year. Bulb sales,
generally, have been brisk this season.

We are still looking for a little more
open weather; some of the boys have
not .vet finished up outside. AWinter

Five Imported Varieties of Chpysantheniunis, Grown by John N. May.
(See Text, page 1150.)

that place, was picked up in the Charles
River on Tuesday last.

Robert Craig, of Philadelphia, was in
town a day or two this week.

F. J. Norton.

Montreal.

Trade Notes.

During the past few weeks trade
has been about on an average for this
time of year. The demand does not seem
to be confined to one particular line but
is spread about evenly over all the sta-
ples. There has been no extra rush for
chrysanthemums; in fact several stores
report sales as below the average with
an increased suppl.v. Very little funeral
work has been called for latel.v. The
weather has been almost perfect for pro-
ducers, but a run of wet Saturdays has
been unfavorable to retailers. Until the
present week no frosts worth mention-
ing have occurred. and nosuow hasfallen
within the same time.

Retail prices ruling are: Roses, $1 to
.$1..50 perdozen; caruations, 30c. to 60c
per dozen; violets, 25c. and 50c. per
bunch; lilies, 20c. each; chrysanthe-
mums $2 to ^2.50 per dozen for the best
flowers, ordinary and poor blooms are in
little demand at any price. B. ;;

like the past one makes an amazing lot
of filling in and replanting. Beaver.

Ottawa.

^Villt^y Weather.

Until a few days ago we had re-
markable weather — but one ortwofrosts
throughout October. Now Winter seems
to have come and the freezing-up process
has begun. The chrysanthemum season
is In full swing ; the blooms selling well
at from $1 to .$1.50 per dozen. Foot-
ball days create a big demand. Roses,
owing to the bright Fall, are extra good
and 6uppl.y and demand are about even.
C. Scrim is picking good carnations; the
otlter florists %vill come with a big rush
in a few weeks. Violets are slow in com-
ing in.

A visit to Mr. Wright, of Aylmer, found
stock looking above par; the rosehouses
being very good, and his large carnation
plants promising an enormous crop for
Christmas. Mr. Wright has just started
in the nursery business, having bought
out the Ottawa Nursery Co.'s stock, and
as tliere is need of such a concern in these
parts, I have no doubt he will make it
pay.

Mr. Miller, the carnationist of Toronto,
was in town last week. , E.

HALTIMOUE defeats I'HII.ADELI'UIA.

Baltimore and Philadelphia florists by
the score gathered at the Diamond, In
Baltimore, to witness the bowling con-
test between their respective teams. The
contest was to have been three games,
but as the P.aitimoreans took the first
and second games, the tliird was called
off. The Philadelphians defeated the
Baltimore club liere on their last visit
two out of three games, and when the
Baltimoreans went to Philadelphia they
were defeated three straight games. This
made the score, after the present games:
Philadelphia 5 to I'.altimore 4. Seybold
ma(lehigli score— 1!I2— and highaverage
— 1G2-';.— for the Gardeners; Kift making
high score— 1G5— and high average— IGl
—for Philadelphia. The scores were;

BALTIMORE. PHILADELPHIA.

13 12

Richmond.... 151 14H Westcott 164 1<>7

I.ehr 148 113 Kift 165 157

Hinder 12!) 124 Watson 91 121

HalMday 177 131 Cox 17 1ip2

Seybold 135 192 Tiurton 114 117

Totals 740 198 Totals BH Ksl

New York.— Monday afternoon there
was a good attendance at the alleys and
the following scores were put up :

12 3 4

T. Roehrs Ii9 i« 12a l.b

F. H.Traendly 116 1.34 169 121

.1. M.Thielman 156 131 123 i;9

F. L.AtkiDS 162 119 12U Icl

A. S. Burns 156 132 160

O^o.Slumpp 115 177 117

W. E Marsball 105 16 1 113 127

W. H. Siebrecbt Ui7 134 }2ii

S. S. Butlerfleld 94 113 121

T. Lang 176 1(14

J. A. Manda I(K) 116 161

A.Schultheis 113 114 97

J.H.Troy 125

.). 1 Donlan 102 138

W.J.Slewart IIJ

West HobokPii, N. J.— The follow
scores were rolled by the members of
.North Hudson Florists' Howling Club
Wednesda.v night, -November 15:
1 2 3

Chas.Dietz 129 I16 114

M. Hansen izo 140 127

O. Waehe 124 1U5 142

Paul Fischer 97 116 122

Wm. Hillehreclil 99 143 119

H. It4umann Ill 1.S2 88

L Hansen 1' 6 99 i:*l

C. Drubber 2.i 116 136

Geo. KoKne 13i 121 13i

J.)bn Birnie 115 II'S 157

T. E. Fiesser 101 150

rbas.Menne 118 137

George Brown 136 128

ing
the
on

4

167
145
137
129
131
113
1.S2
115
172
142
127
146
176

Reader, this Is joor colunHi. Let na know
what you are doing. It will keep your name
before your fellow-craftsmen and Intereet
many.

Elizabeth, N. J — Robert F. Hibson gave bis
annual exbibition of cbrysauthemums from
November 7 to 20 inclusive.

Exeter, N. H A. H Craig, florist, who le-

cently purchased the Ayers farm, has made
many impruveraenta around tbe place, and is
also erecting several large greenhouseg.

Erie, Pa. — The case of H. W. Buckbce
against S. A. Baur came up for trial October
31. After all ibe evidence was in, tbe case
went 10 the jury. In less than 10 minutes the
j iry returned with a unanimous verdict m
lavor of Mr. Baur.

Mr. Baur has leased the greenhouses of H.
Niemeyer, together with 12 acres of land; also
the store owned by the latter, for a term of
years. He reports good business this Fall.
having bought all the greenhouse stock owned
by Mr. Niemeyer.

Chicago, III.— Governor Tanner has ap-
pointed G. B. Byron, F. H. Gansbergen and
H. B. Wiekersham as commissioners to ttie
Lincoln Park Board to fill the vacancies made
by tbe resignations of President P. M. Wood-
worth, William Penn Nixon and Otio C.
Schneider.

New Durham, N. J.— John Steiger, on Hud-
son Boulevard, near Fisher avenue, is Jyio*
very low in the Presbyterian hc^spital. Tt'lh
street and Park avenue, with cancer. Be I'aa
undergone three operations, the lateist oae 'a^
Monday week. His recovery seenu v<rry
doubtful.

TbeflrmnameofPierceF.lv y

been changed to Daly Bros-
ing a new house S3ii8 feet; Iacn fr

Co. material.

1152

The F=i-ORISTs' Exchange.

The Chrysanthemum Rust.

There have been so many complaints
concerning the rust of the clirysanthe-
muni that it woulil eeeni to he quite gen-
eral the present season. This disease is
not a new one in ICurope, and last year
there was a great abundance of it in
England. It is cnrious that one year
later it should appear in violent form in
America.

To those who may not have seen this
rust it may be said thnt it first appears
upon the underside of the older leaves as
brown patches, soon followed by a yel-
lowing of the affected foliage. The spores
are produced in great abundance and
fall upon the upper surface of the leaves
below making them look as if sprinkled
with tobacco dust. The rust can be
easily distinguished from any other of
the ehrysanihemum diseases by this
brown dusty powder that is produced in
patches or small specks usually upon the
underside of the leaf. In some of the
worst cases the stems show the spore
masses and then the plants are dwarfed
and are worthless.

The disease is not easily detected until
after it comes into the sporestate, which
makei it ditticult to eradicate by any
kind of spraying. But in view of the
fact that the rust has come among us, it
will be well to use Bordeaux freely as a
spray throughout the life of a plant.

It is important to have clean stock to
begin with and then use all possible ]ire-
cautions. as fresh soil and a fumigated
house. When plants are beginning to
rust the affected leaves may be picked off
and burned, and when the disease is very
bad the plants should be destroyed. A
rusted plant will not produce blooms
that are at all satisfactory, and it will
be a means of developingcountless pores,
some of which may spread the trouble to
healthy plants.

Growers will do well to be upon watch
for varieties that a re more resistant than
others and propogate such when totheir
interest.

It is hoped that the disease has not
spread inland, and the writer wishes to
learn of any outbreak West of the Alle-
gheny mountains.

Byron D. Halstead.
Experiment Station, New Brunswick, N.

,1., November 14, 1899.

Too Much Nitrogen.

With the eviilenceof our care and labor
before us in the many and beautiful
forms and colors of the chrysanthemum,
and wishing to do something, however
small, to keep this lovely flower in favor,
I pen the following remarks:

On taking a walk recently throngh a
house of chrysanthemums I was struck
with the thought that something was
wrong with them; for while they were
there with stems as thick as one's little
Hnger, from .'5 to ."> feet tall, and clothed
with thick, heavy foliage from bottom to
top, when the eye reaclied the flower the
result was disappointing. There were
blooms on some of these trememkius
plants no larger than man.v I have seen
on specimen plantsin pots, where a dozen
or two have to be sujiported on one root
system.

I was told that these were planted in
about H inches of soil and had Vicen fed
with diluted cow manure. .Just then the
thought occurred to me— too much ni-
trogen !

The work of the chemists shows us
that thei-e are three elements whi<-h the
plant must have in order to build uj) a
perfect specimen. These are nitrogen,
plios[)horic acid, and potash. Of these
we understan^l that tlie nitrogen enters
largely into the leaf, potash into the
stalk f)r stem, and phosphoric acid into
seeds or grain. And what is the flfjwer,
but a very necessary part of the .seed !
The analysis of the chemist will also
show tis that in the solid fresh e.vcrement
of cattle is found nitrogen, (l.'J'.l; pot-
ash, O.Ki; phoHplun-ic acid, 0.17: in
fresh urine, nitrogen. ()..")8: potasi], OA'.t.
and no phosphoric aciii. Now, as these
two combined, when diluted with water,
ni'ike the solution commonl.v ust-d for the
feeding of plants, isn't it plain that with
such a small amount of )ihosphoric acid
the plant is liable to get too much nitro-
gen, especially when weconsider that the
fertiliz*'r iti the solid excrement is mostly
in aninsohible form: and fur that reason
the most of the food the I'lant receives
comes fr<:im the urine, in which there is na
phosphoric acid'.' 'I'herefore, with oidy

:? indies of soil on the bench and the
plants close together, which must have
exhausted whatever phosphoric acid
there was in the soil early in the season,
where is the plant to get this necessary
element to build up a perfeitly balanced
subject'.' For when the leaf and stem are
out of proportion, it will tend to detract
much from the Ijeauty and gracefulness
of the flower. The leaf should he dark
green and healthy looking, the stem
stout enough to bear the well finished
liloom. of course; but when the leaf and
stem are grossly to the fore, the effet is
bound to be, to say the least, disappoint-
ing. To oliviate this, then, we must in
some manner get in more phosphoric
acid. This can be accomplished liy hav-
ing more soil on the benches to which
some bone meal has been added; or it
must be taken in some of its more soluble
forms, and applied in a liquid slate with
the cow manure. T. H. W.

ADOO FIBRE and
ADOO LIQUID

▼ill do all thit is claimed
If Inlellieently U«d v< .<

TRY THEM!

THRRT^GON

I.arKe Clumps,

?.>c. per <loz., S.5.00 per 100.

GRAFTED LILACS, CHARLES X.

All flnelv budded, from f, 'nc)i pois,
S15.00 per 100.

Cash witu order, plvase, not C. O. D.

SEIGLIFFNURSERY, Sea Cliff, LI., N.Y.

FD. BOULON, Pkop.
Mention the FJorlstB* Exchange when writing.

GERANIUMS

UOOTED t UTTIXCS. Per UlUO

1'oiir Selection of VdrUtics Sl-j.OO

Our Selection, or for Doaljle or blnglf

Oram 10.00

AfiEKATl'M. Friiicena Pauline,

looted cultlnps. by luail perUO, 1.00

CASH WITH OKDER.

C. A. HARRIS&CO. Delanson, N.Y.

Mention tbo Flnrlatp Eiphangg whep wrltlnn

LAGER & HURRELL,

Growers and ^\ ^% ^% ^J ■ j^ t^
ImporterROf ^/ w\ ^ ■■ I 1^ O
JuBt arrived In fine condition, Cntt ley a IVlendelii
and liieliii Joiighenna« also C'. Labiate, C
SpecioHietHiiua, C. iaaskclliana and C. tlar-
risoniEC.

Cherry Wood Baskets. Fre&h Moss and Peat.
Core,,on|enoe^^__ SUMMIT, N. J.
Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing

To Plant After Early 'Mums

SMILAX.

For Easter trade, when all green is scarce.
Strong plants, from 2!^ in. pots, $a.6U per 100.

VIOLETS.

EXTRA LAROE FIELD-QBOWN CLUMPS OP

Princess of Wales $8 00 per 100.

Gallfornts $6.liO per 100

These are well budded and will give imme-
diate returns.

CHRYSANTHEMUM STOCK.

All I he leadiDir standard sorts aDd novelties-
List of varieties and price on application.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Gloire de Lorraine

Begonia

The grandest Novelty of the day and one of
the best Belling plants for Florists ever offered,
rtlooms coutiDuously, Autumn, Winter and
Sprint?.

FIPfB. SXROMG PLA^iTS, from
3H inch pots, per doz., $4.76; per UrtJ, jas.OO.

FL.O'WERING P1.ABIX8, from 2^4
inch pole, per doz., $-4.'ob ; per luu, $17 5lt.

R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO.,

Nos 16 and 19 South Market St., BOSTON, MASS.
Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

0

Now Ready
tor Delivery.

See
Advertisement,
Page 1164.

Violet DDllure.

4 inch, $6.00 per hundred.

Ageratam, Princess Pauline. Paris Daisies,
vellow and white. Heliotrope, best varieties,
31^ in., $3 00 per WO.

Parlor Ivy, Glechoma Variegata, 2H in.,
$2.50 per 100.

ROOTED CUTTINGS

Heliotrope, best varieties. Paris Daisies,
ffiant vellow and white, Parlor Ivy, Glechoma
Variegata, $1.00 per lOO.

Ageratum, Princess Pauline. $1.50 per ICO.

Ageratum, blue and white, 75 cts. per 100,

A. MACK AY, Passaic, N.J.

luFentInn th«» THrtrlPtf' Bxc^Rnr** wh»Ti writing

New Yellow Baby Primrose—

A mate to the Pink liaby; we have the only
stock in the U. S.; per doz., $1.20; $10 per lOU.

Hew Geranium De Roo Mitting—

A cross between Cloth of Oold and S. A.
Nutt, has yellow foliag-e and pure duuble
scarlet bloom; SI 20 per di z.; $1U per 100.

New Geranium, Double Snowdrop—

The best indoor and beddinpr double white
Geranium to date; $1.20 per doE.; $10 per 100.

9n Houf Hnlpiic All named, all fancy bed-

LU now UUICUa ders: the3'for$lor$4al00

New Goleus Little Gem-°Xa''nic'e''iiorSe?

plant, very bushy, of pink variegations, 25c. ea.

THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., Morris, III.

U#ntlon the Flnrlstii' Rxohanr^ wti*^ wrltJo*

ACALYPHA SANDER!!

FINE I»I,ANT8. 2H inch, $8,00 per hundred.

THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa.

Mpntion the FToriptp' Ex:^hangp when writing

PRIMROSES

CU I IVI B C E Ready for 3*s; finest grown. Single and Double,
nilVCOC »a 00 per 100; 260 for $4.00.

X X X X STRONG and FINE, out of 4 inch pots, choicest varieties, $6.00 per 100.

PRIMULA OBCONICA ROSEA '^'""'ni.'oo'peV'for"""''^'

Extras added liberally to help pay expressag-e.

CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM SEED.

The finest Qiant varieties in choicest mixture, per pkt., 200 seeds, »1.00; half pkt., 50 cts.

STRICTLY CASH PRICES V^'ir.".!.?' JOHN F. RUPP, SHIREM ANSTOWN, PA.

Mention the FlorlBts' Eichange when writing

GERANIUMS!

Rooted Cuttings, in Perfect Health and Condition. ♦

Strictly True To Name. kq jogo j

4,OrO IWme. Chas. Mollo $2 60 $20.00 J

lo.llOn S. A. Nuit 2.00 16-00 X

6,000 Mrs. E. G. Hill 2.60 2ii.00 T

6.OO0 La Favorite 2 011 I6.I1O X

5,000 Single Grant 2 00 16.00 T

8,0 0 Uouble Grant 2 50 20.00 Z

^ 1,100 MlHn Frances Perkins 300 T

J Nearly fifty other good kinds 2.60 20.00 X

Prompt shipment. Terms, Cath wi.h oider. •

^ J. T, LOVETT, - Little Silver, N. J. |
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦**♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

M^ntlnn rh» PlorlPta' JCxrhang* wb«n wniina

DEWEY

Per 100

Fuclmlas, 4 inch $1 5(J

Trailing Queen 1 5U

Alternanthera, Summer Btruck ,. 1 00

Mfftnettla Bicolor ^lO

Viuca 1 50

Salvia 1 25

Heliotrope 1 25

Begonia Erfordil 2 (III

Dracivna Indivlca, In flats 5 00

Bronze and Silver Leaf Geraniums,

3!^ inch , fi no

Prlmrooe, in bud, 2^ inch 3 00

2 inch a 00

H:p<1 ranges, pink. 3 inch 6 ('0

AntherlcuiD, 3 inch 3 00

Begonia Inc. Glgantea, 4 inch, ready

for 6 inch 15 LO

Begonia Inc. Olgantea, 2^ in., ready

for i inch *4 oo to 6 00

HAVE WHAT YOU WANT IN THIS LIST? if not,
WRITE US FOR PRICES ON WHAT YOU NEED.
OXJTTTKIOS.

Per 100

VincR, 3 inch $1 UO

Fragrant Calla, 2^ inch, $1.60 perduz.
•'4 "3 00 "

Mignonette, 2 inch 3 CO

Begonia, Hex 2 00

" Incarnata Gigantea 2 00

Flowering 2 00

Impatiens Snltani 2 00

Forget-Me-Noi {Winter Flowering) 2 00

GERANIUMS. Penoo

Assorted $1 60

Mixed 1 25

Mars, Happy Thought 3 CO

Mrs. Pollock 2 CO

Mrs. Parker, Double Pink. Silver Leaf. . . 4 CO

Silver Leaf, Rose Scented, Ivy 1 60

Mme. Salleroi 1 25

Freak of Nature 4 00

Per lOO

Begonia, Rex, assorted, 2^4 in $4 00

^' " named 6 00

Impatiens Snltani, 2}4 in 3 tO

Man.-tMa Bicolor, 2H. in 6 00

Farqnliar Violets, 2^^ In 3 (10

Dou1>le White Stock, 3 in 3 00

Forget-Me-Not (Winter Klowering)2v4in 4 (Ml
Terms, Cnsh
or CO. D.

Lemon Verbena, $3.00, $4.00 and $6.00 per 100

GERAMIVHS-

PeilOO

Sweet Sc»nted, Mrs. Pollock $4 00

Mrs. Parker 6 00

Happy Thought, 21/2 in 4 00

Silver Leaf, 21/2 in ■> 00

GREEN & UNDERHiLL,Watertown, N. J.

IdenUoB thm Florlata' IQxeluui<« whan wiitlas.

I

November IS, 1899.

The F=lorists' Exchange.

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THE GRAND
NEW ROSE

LIBERTY!

Announcement!

Owing- to the phenomenal sale of Liberty Rose, I
can take no more orders for March delivery. My
stock for March delivery being- all sold, I can

only take orders for delivery in April or later. All orders will be filled

strictly in rotation. First come, first served

Ml'

OST nearly approached by Meteor in color,
^ but far surpassin;; that standard variety
in brilliancy and purity of color, as well
as in size and freedom of bloom, never showing any
deformed, black or bull heads, either in Winter or
Summer. A remarkable keeper when cut, keeping
its brilliancy of color without turning blue or drop-
ping its petals, as is the ease with Gen. Jacqueminot,
which it somewhat resembles in size and fragrance.
To be sure of getting the best crimson forcing
rose of the century, and Al stock, send your orders
at once to the undersign d, or his agents mentioned
tielow.

Prices are as follows:—

Own Rooted Stock, in 2v^ inch Pots.

12 plants 60c. each.

50

100

1000

.50c.
..SOc.
.25c.
.20c.

Sl>
VIZ

\l/

7i^

Grafted Plants, in 2Vi> inch Pots.

12 plants 75c each.

25 " 60c. "

50 " 50c. "

100 " 40c. "

1000 " 35c. "

I hereby extend a cordial invitation to all lovers\)f the Queen of Flowers to come and see Liberty growing.
SATISFACTORY REFERENCE OR DEPOSIT FROM ALL UNKNOW/il CORRESPONDENTS.

E. G. ASMUS, West Hoboken, N. J

ACE N TS— J. G. VIUGH&N, Chicago, III. J. N. MAY, Summit, N. J. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown, N. Y.

QBTIINIAC Double fringed, a One
■ ^ ■ **■»■** w assortment of money-
makers. 2 Inch. 12.(10 per lOd; rooted. »L0' per 100.
SEI,4(iI>^ELI.A I) EN TIC IJ LATA, 12.0(1 a 100.
CiEUANiriV18. mixed, $1 50 per 100.

E.I. RAWLINCS, Quakertown Pa.

B/IBr PRIMROSE.

4 inch puts, in full bloom, ILOl per doz.

3 inch po'8, tine, 6) cents per doz.
ASPARAGUS SPRKNGERI, 3 JDcb,

60 ct8 per doz.
CUX S]»IIL,A:K, flae, 20 cents per string.

Cash, please.
WM. KEIR, - - Pikesville, Md.

SPECIAL SALE

For 14 Days Only.

CYCI^AMEN Per«iriim Hplenclons Ciiean-
tPUtn. finest atrain In ttn' worM. In 4 truf colors, well
set with i>udB, from 3 In imiM, i;;,iNi [i.-riiHi; K>'' '"WperlOlKi:
our selection, inlxtd. *(i.i n [pit li'ii; *5ii iKi jier KXK). out
of 4 In. pots, e.xira Adp. In tmd ami blouiii. jli'.OOper itKi.

CHINESE PKIiMUOSES, filliped fulhiee.
flnect market varieties, irom [lata. %\.:^^ pwr 100; from
2 In. puts. fi.'TS per KX' ; from l.';. In potP. %-i.^(i per IIIO ;
from 3 In pots, very fln<' |4.tW per lOU ; Double Wblte,
r*ed, and Single liliie, jrilW per lOU.

CINERARIAS liyb. Max. Grandillora.
from flats, transplanttd. |l.75 per 100.

NOW REAi>V-Seedli-^H of Cycraiiien
P. w. <i>ien iitt'U III, In 4 true colore, tranei'lantfd
from flats, ft'i r>0 a lOU ; *2U,00 a lUOO. Express prepaid.

All I he above \« nrratileil A No 1 Stock.

PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa.

Uentlon tke riorlsta' Bzchance when writing.

CINERARIAS

We are heatiquarters and can supply any
quantity. Our strain is all saved from prize
sbow flowers. 2^4 in., $3.00.per 100 ; 300 tor $5.00.
3 in., $3.00 per 100.

WHITTON &. SONS,

Wholesale Florists, City & Green Sts., UTICA, N.Y.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

GjjGlieDaDiGlDerarias

CINERARIAS, iVi inch, $2.00 per 100;
3 ioch, really for 4s, tor Christmas flowering,
$3.(0 ner 100.

CVCUAMEPJ, Giganteum and Perslcum,
larfrie itiatjts. 3 inch, $5.00 per 100.

S. WHITTON, IB Gray A.e.. Utica, N. Y.

Mention the Florists* Exchang-e when writing.

KIJLETS Pfigcess of wales

strong plants, $2.00 per 100.
Samples, 10 (?ts.

EVENDEN BROS., Wllliamsport, Pa.

Mention tbe Florlsta' Bxchange when wrltlnc.

ACALYFHA SANDERI!

2% In pots. $1.75 per doz.; *12 50 per 100. 5 Id. stock
plants, wltn lots of cuttings. 15 00 per doz.; $40 per 100.

Cyclamen (iiganipuni, 4 colors, very floe. 3 In.
pota, tl.Oii per doz.; $7 00 per lOU; itlixed* very fine,
3 In. pots, 75c. per doz.; $6.00 per 100.

Cyclamen Persicmn* mixed, very fine, 3 In
pots. 75c. per doz.; $5.U) per lOO

SEAWANHAKA GREENHOUSES,

P. O. Bos 34. Oyster Bay, N. Y.

James C. Clark, Supt.

VINCA MINOR.

We can supply anyciuaniliy In nice little fleld-

grown clumps at $^,50 per 100; $s.oo per It'OO; $75.IX)
per lO.rOO. Samples at 100 price. No charge for pack-
ing, when cash accompanlea order. Reference
requested.

PINEHURST NURSERIES,

OTTO KATZENSTEIN. Mgr. PINEHURST, N. C.

Ask f'lr our Trade Llt^ts of .American

Woody and Herbaceous Plants and Seed.

PRIMROSES

Chinese, single mixed, ready fut 3 inch pois,

per 100, $1.25.
Obconica GraDdiflora, ready for 3 in. pots,

per 100, $1.25.
CADDCCII ready for 3 inch pots, per

rUnDCdil 100, $2.00.

150 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERlgv'

PiHSY PLAHTS, p";riJS^,^&™-

Cash with order.

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio.

1153

THE BEAUTIFUL ROSE

LIBERTY

A Hybrid Tea of the character and color
of General Jacqueminot.

One quarter of the Rtock la controlled
by the undersigned. No one has author-
ity to sell It in the New England States
except from our own stock and by our
permission. The stock Is being rapidly
absorbed, the greater part having been
already sold. Parties desiring to grow
it for next season, should place their
orders at once. Prices upon application.

E WOO!) S CS..

NATICK, MASS.

Mantlnn th« tHorlBtw' axghanr*- wh»n writing

flflca Ranraino R^mainlnd S i o - k- Ramblers
nUdd Ddlgdin^. Crimson Vellow: Emp. ChliiH
4-5 yr, very stroni/, $2.50 doz: Luizat. Baities
Kothscblld. 4-6 yr.. very B rone $175d.tz.: PUntlcr,
Sdven Sisters, 4-5 yr.. $1 5(1 doz : Mix^rt H P.. cood
sorts. 2-3 yr..$I.CO doz. W, D. BUr^SING,

UestHeld. N. J.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

IF YOU NEED UO!^K»

Send us yoar list for prices.

THEC.A.REESERCO.

URBANA, OHIO,
'^Vliolesale Rose Gro-wers.

Mention Liic fi..uai.. cAcnangr wn,-D writlnic.

Qt\7(^ I Ic '^^^'- '^'" ^^

* V C \_;^ I the ciT when the

Liberty ; tT..":"" '"

ORDER AT ONCE. . . .

ROBT. SCOTT & SON,

Sharon tiill, Del. Co., Pa.

Mention tba Florlat.' Eicbapge when writing.

■ ROBT. CRAIO & SON, ■

; gosEs, PiLpis, gsotons, \

U ...CARNATIONS.. {f

■ and Novelties In Decorative Plants, ■

2 Market and 49th Sti., PHILADELPHIA, PA. J

Mentlun the FlorlBtB' Exchange when writing.

finest Forcing Roses 1^-3^1;',%

BKIDE .7. $2.50 $4.00

AlsoSoupert, Hermosa, DeGraw, Krugerand
a full line of roses from 2ir6-inch (lots, at low
prices. Send for prices. Cash wllh Order.

Asparagus Plumosus Nanus and Sprengeri,

2!^ Inch pots, strong plants, at $5.00 per 100.

THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0.

Mention the Floi-lsta' Exchange wh^n writing.

EGLANTINE.

The True Fragrant Sweetbriar.

Per 100.
1000 Rosa RnblKlnosa, 4-5 feet....tfi.oa

1100 •• ■• 2-3 " .... 3 DO

II'OO " •• 1-2 ' ,... 2 CO

51100 Berberls TbunberKl, $3.00 to 7 00

T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass.

Mention the Flnrlsta' Exchange when writing.

A FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT!

Kentia Belmorennn and Forstei'inna, 3 In.,

and Latnnin Borbonica. 4 in , l^e. each.
Cliinese PriiiiroHe, tUiest fringed varieties, 3 In.,

$12.00 ; 2H In.. $3.00 per 100 ; 3 In.. $4.00 per lOU.
Af4pnrnRUN Sprengeri and Pluuiosus, 2 In.,

$5.00 per 10«-; 3Tn., JS ()0 per UK).
Cyclnineo 4<ignnteiiin. 3 In, $6; 4 In.. $10 per 100.
Rex Itfgonin. finest mixed, 3 In.. $4 00 per 100.
N'eplii-fiiepiH Cordnta Coiiipncfa, 2^ In., $4.00

per iWi- f'inernria. and Ampt*lop»is Veitchil.

2 In., $2.00 per lUO. Cash with order.
OHO. M. HmillANS, Biewton, Bf. J.
Mention the FlorlstH' Exchange when writing.

CINERARIAS

Benary, Cannell and Sutton's prize Btralne. dwarf and
semi-dwarf, giant flowering, finest colors and shades,
2^4 In. »2«0per 100; $l8.(X»perl00ii.

PANSIES, mammoth, liHi colors, mixed.

DAISIES (Bellls). giant flowering. 10 colors.

ftl YOSOTIS Alpesirls ^ana Victoria (Forge^me-
not>. ciBik blue.

Hardy, Mrorg plants of each kind, 40 cts. per 100
S3. 50 per 1000. Cash with order.

SHELLROAD GREENHOUSE & SEED CO.. Grange. Md.
Mention the PIorlBts' Exchange when writing.

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Contents.

Books Received 1154

Bowling 115'

Bbiefs fob Busy Florists .... 1166

Catalogues Received 1143

Changes IN BDSINE6S 1143

CHBYSANTHEMnMS ;

ll.usiratiun9(4) 1150, 1151

Committees' Work 1151

Ruol On lloS

Sports l'S4

cohbespundence 1157

European Plant Notes .... 1156

FiBKS 1158

FiRus Who Are Building . . . 1158
Flower Shows :

Tai rytuwn, N. Y., Worcester, Mass. . 1148
Ginciunati, Freueiick, Md., Hartlord,

Cuno 1149

Pougokeepsie, St. Louis .... il6U

Peter Barr 1154

New Yubk Florists' Club . . . 1146

Nitrogen, Too Much 1152

Notes by the Way 1161

Nursery Department 1141

Obituary :

L. H. Stafford, J. V.Cotta . .1155

Park and Outdoor Art Association . 1144

PERoONALS 1144

QUEbTION Box 1156

S. A. 1''. Preparations .... 1154

Trade Notes:

CieveldQd 1146

Boston, Hamlltoa, Montreal, Ottawa . 1161
New York . . . , . . .1165
Chicago, Cincinnati . . , . . 1158
ProVjdetice, S... Louis .... 1159

Pittsburg 1161

Buffalo, Knoxville, Tenu. . . . li6o

Violet Growing Establishment, A

(IllusI 1156

Wholesale Cut Fliweii Establish-
ME^T. A Model ( I'wu lllus) . . 1157

A lengthy commuuicatlou from S. S.
Biiin, ou the Help Problem, is unavoida-
bly held over.

The f 10 prize offered by the Skabcura
Dip Co., .St. Louis, for a name for the
firm's new gieenhoUHe preparation, has
beeu awarded to Ignatius 8chmitt, No.
489 East Oak street, Portland, Oregon.
Mr.Schmitt suggested the name of Aphis
Punk.

The Florists' Manual by William
Scott, published by The Florists Publish-
ing Co., Chicago, Is now ready and copies
are being delivered.

Suzuki & lida, for the Yokohama Nur-
sery Co., Ltd., New York, have issued
timely cultural directions for growing
dwarfed trees In jardinieres.

A Charming: Booklet.

John Breitmeyer&.Sous, Detroit, Mich.,
send us another of their taking booklets
issued by them as an invitation to
patrons to visit the firm's greenhouse
displays from November \i to IG. The
pamphlet is gotten up in antique style,
savoring of the Orient, and is devoted to
an Interesting and popular discourse on
the subject of orchids. We commend the
enterprise of this progressive house.

Chrysanthemum Sports.

From time to timevarious suggestions
have been presented as to the probable
causes which induce "sports" in chrys-
anthemums, as well as other types of
flowei'S, the cause most generally accepted
in the case of the Queen of .\utuuin being
a "breaking up," or reversion to some
of the primitive colors in the long line of
forefathers possessed by the chrysanthe-
mum. The Gardeners' Chronicle, Lon-
don, in a recent Issue, gives a translation
from the address of a French cultivator,
in which another suggested cause of
sporting is adduced. M. Gbys, the au-
thor of the address referred to, observes
that uo flower, excepting the azalea, pre-
sents such frequent cases of dimorphism
as the chrysanthemum: that while one
variety will give a white flower if it blos-
som in September, and a rose-colored one
in October, another will have shown
glabrous flowers from the first crown
buds, and downy ones at the terminal
buds. Hence, M. Ghys considers the sea-
sons as well as the positions of the budK
as influencing the form and color,

.\s to the predominating colors of
sports, he noticed that if the normal
flower be of a composite color, one shade
may become accentuated, thus overpow-
ering the others. Sports of a pronounced
red aie rarer. Pure white varieties only
give yellow sports. But he mentions
Annie' Clibran, a sport from Mile. La-
croix, as an exception, in being of a rosy
tint ou expanding in complete sunshine.

A feature worthy of remark is, that
v.irleties which, as Louis Brehmer, con-
tain several dimorphic representatives,
pass gradually to white, finally termi-
nating in yellow. This, the author ob-
serves, is probably due to atavism, or re-
version to the primitive color, from
which the name chrysanthemum Is de-
rived, c/jr.v-so.s being the Greek for "gold; "
and he adds that a pure yellow chrysan-
themum, obtained either by seed or
sport, will no longer give a red-tinted or
white.

M.Ghys then asks: Whatarethe causes
of dimorphism'.' A change of climate
and soil are usually suggested: but he
thinks there is another very important
factor, and that is the taking cuttings
from a plant in full vigor. " I have
always been surprised," he remarks,
" at the rarity of sports observed by
amateurs, and at tlieir complete absence
among those who renew their collections
every year by the division of the old
plants (presumably by dividing the
root), M. Delauoy has upwarii of 450
varieties, and has never bad a sport since
1832." The author's procedure is as fol-
lows: The jilants, as soon as they have
done flowering and are still full of sap,
are cut down to furnish the first shoots.
An endeavor is then made to keep the
plants vegetating, which should normally
have been in repose, .^s soon as the
young shoots appear the points are re-
moved: the new lateral shoots undergo
the same treatment.

The vegetative growth out of Its
proper season, and the sudden arrest of
the sap produced by the repeated ampu-
tations, are two factors of which account
must be taken. Following the cuttings
through their course of development,
they soon become well rooted In appro-
priate soil, and make a good start. As
soon as they enlarge, and grow stronger
day by day, and cover themselves with
foliage, if all of a sudden the flow of sap
be stopped by cutting a strong part of
the plant, a profound disturbance in all
parts of the plant is inevitably induced:
and the equilibrium between absorption
and evaporation of water is disturbed.
Now it is in these conditions that sports
are not infrequently produced.

New varieties are more prone to di-
morphism thau those which have been
established for many years.

" Does it not explain why all the most
apiproved varieties, as Vlviand-Morel,
Mrs. C H. Payne, Madame Carnot and
L. Bcfhmer, have given rise to a number
of sports, by reason of the great demand
for these varieties, and in consequence,
their greater multiplicalion '?"

Without excluding other causes, the
author gives the following conclusions:

(1) That the cutting taken from an
important part of a chrysanthemum,
when in full vigor, is a cause which in-
duces dimorphism.

(2) That a new variety has a greater
aptitude than one of long standing for
giving rise to sports.

Peter Barr on Flower Shows.

Before .Mr. Peter Barr, of London, left
our shores last Fall, he favored us with
his views on the subject of flower shows,
adding, as an introduction, the following
interesting comments on the chrysanthe-
mum generally:

" The progress that has been made in
the cultivation and development of the
chrysanthemum generally, is notsogreat
as most modern people imagine. Certain-
ly the introduction of new varieties and
new features in the chrysanthemum have
been very marked; but 40 years ago,
Bird, of Stoke Newiugton, London, ex-
hibited chrysanthemums about six inches
in diameter, and did not think it any-
thing extraordinary. It is only in mod-
ern times that the chrysanthemum has
become a fashionable flower — probably
within the last 20 years; before that it
was extensively cultivated in the East of
London by clerks and costermongers.
Indeed, the earliest account that we
have of chrysanthemum culture around
London comes from the East End.

"Flower shows should not be main-
tained with a view to profit. For bring-
ing in money they have never beeu a suc-
cess and never will, for the reason that
you cannot always command the
weather. Ou a brilliant day, but not
oppressive, when ladies can show off their
finery, a flower show is a success; where-
as on a dull day, or a wet day, when the
dresses cannot be shown off, only enthu-
siastic lovers of flowers will ever be seen
at shows.

" Flower shows are educators and the
people ought to subscribe to an independ-
ent fund for the maintenance of exhibi-
tions. Exhibitors should always be
compensated for their displays, and such
prizes should come out of funds independ-
ent of the receipts at the door. The peo-
ple to supply the money are well-to-do
tradesmen and millionaires. There are
plenty of these in Auierica; there is more
than one Andrew Carnegie, whose purse
is open, and all that is required to be
done is to show that a benettt to society
is to result from the holding of a flower
show. A high priceduring the day Is tor
those who have the time and opportu-
nity, but a cheap price in the evening is
for the majoriiy, and that price should
be as low as possible.

"The flower show is a means of refin-
ing and elevating the people, and what
goes to raise the people sti'engthens the
nation; and this great America, that is
progressing by leaps and bounds, should
give of its money freely to elevate the
masses who, in event of reactionary-
times, would be the firebrands that
would require to be extinguished. Money
spent to educate the people is infinitely
preferable to sending it to obscure and
uncivilized countries. The only civllizer
is the sword. Progress follows destruc-
tion as sure as a new house is built ou
the ruins of an old. Hence flower shows
in poor parts of cities are of the utmost
importance as civilizers and large sums
of money should naturally be spent in
having such — as often as it is possible to
make a fioral display. The expenditure
on these flower shows would effect an
immen.se saving in poor rates and the
maintenance of prisons, warding off in-
surrections and internal discord."

S. A. F. Preparations,

The readiness with which the various
kindred associations in the vicinity of
New York responded to the invitation of
the local Florists' Club to be present at
last Monday's meeting of the latter
when S. A. F. matters were to be again
fully considered, and the unanimous ex-
pressions of cordial and hearty co-opera-
tion volunteered by the various repre-
sentatives of the local societies in the
matter of supporting the New York
Florists' Club in the holding of a grand
horticultural exhibition In connection
with the forthcoming convention of the
S. A. F., augurs well for the success of
that undertaking, from an exhibition
standpoint at least. Given this assist-
ance there seems to be no grounds to ex-
pect other than the greatest horticul-
tural display ever presented on this
continent in New Y'ork City next August
—a display, which, coupled with the
S. .\. F. convention itself and its trade
exhibit, cannot fall to bring to the
metropolis florists from all over America,

and, let us hope, as is fully anticipated,
from Europe as well.

We take pleasure in emphasizing the
remarks of Mr. Craig, that all novelties
available at that particular date be put
on view, and that these, where neces-
sary, be sent to local growers to care
for," looking to the exhibiting of such
plants at that time.

There need be no doubt that those in-
trusted with the making of the schedule
will expedite matters in that connection,
and that, this work will be gone about
in such a manner as will redound to the
satisfaction of all interested.

We are not of those who urge precipi-
tation in matters of so much moment,
where large lisks are contingent, such as
in the holding of flower shows, and we
were pleased to note the lengthy and
serious deliberation on the subject In-
dulged in Monday evening last. But as
was then truly remarked, risk has to be
taken occasionally before some condi-
tions find betterment, and the time seems
ripe for the New York Uorl>;ts to display
their courage and willingness to assume
some responsibility in an undertaking
which, it properly manipulated, cannot
fail ultimately, as Mr. Ward has said,
"to prove one of the greatest benefits"
to themselves True, in New York City
there are several diflicultles to contend
against not present in other cities where
flower shows this year have proven so
fluancially successful; but a ditticulty is
not a difliculty unless it is overcome;
and we cannot see why all the obstacles,
real and imaginary, to the holding of a
successful flower show in New York can-
not, by harmonious and united, effort
and skillful management, be brushed
aside. We are not altogether in favor of
the establishment of a guarantee fund,
yet as the individual members of the
club are responsible for any deficit aris-
ing out of action taken by the club, the
onus will fall on them anyway : and the
generous offers of Messrs. \A'ard and
Manda, intimated at Monday night's
meeting, demonstrate a disposition,
which it is hoped may be general, to
provide against what need, we think,
liardly be feared — the contingency of a
financial loss.

BOOKS RECEVIED.

Burberry's Orchid Cultivator's
GuinE (American Edition). By H. A.
Burberry, F. R. H. S., orchid grower to
the Hon. Joseph Chamberlain, Great Bri-
tain's colonial secretary: with a preface
by Dr. 3. M. W. Kitchen, proprietor of
Willowmead Gardens, East (Grange, N. J.
I'ublishers, G. P. Putnam's .Sons, New
York, Price $2,50,

The English edition of this book is
still recognized as standard authority
on the subject upon which it treats, its
author being among the foremost orchid
growers in England, and its practical
utility for conditions existing in this
country as well, is best expres.sed in Dr.
Kitchen's preface to the American edition
just Lssued. He says: "It had been the
purpose of the subscriber to write a
manual of orchid culture for Americans,
but after perusing Burberry's book it
was considered that the work had
already been so well done that it would
answer to recommend this to American
cultivators, merely drawing attention
to several details in which the practice of
English cultivators might advantage-
ously be modified under American condi-
tions." With these details, as sui>plii'il
by Dr. Kitchen, the book will prove as
valuable to orchid growers here as it has
been and is yet considered ou the other
side. However, these details might have
been rendered moie complete by a refer-
ence to tlie grooving practice in .\merica
of cultivatingorchidson boards, on what
is now generally known as the " Lager *fc
Hurreir'system.butnodoubt this point,
and a few others, will be fully dealt with
in the forthcoming work by Dr. Kitchen
on "Orchids, the Royal Family of the
Floral Kingdom," which Is, we believe,
now In press.

The Guide is of great value to the ama-
teur cultivator, being plain, simple, prac-
tical and concise; but it is also invalua-
ble as a handy book of reference for the
experienced cultivator. Its instructional
value is extraordinary. It shows in its
illustrations ~M of the most esteemed va-
rieties in the colored plates. Monotone
cuts are also freely introduced. There is
a tabulated list of specific cultural direc-
tions for some 800 varieties in a con-
densed form, which includes an amount
of information not found in any similar

November IS, 1899

Thb Florists' Exchange.

work. Among- the contents is a descrip-
tiou of the most generally valued varie-
ties, a .vearl.v calendar of operations,
answers to (piestious, information as to
heating, ventilation, shading, tempera-
tures, potting, treatment of new impor-
tations, prices of stocli, propagation, in-
sects and di.seases, watering, position in
the plant house, treatment in bloom,
hints to buyers, etc. In short, it is a
condensed but complete manual of orchid
culture.

Rose Culthbe inOrkgon.— Bulletin .")8
of the Horticultural Department of the
Oregon Agricultural E.Kperiment Sta-
tion, t'ornwaliis, Oregon.

We are glad to note that our experi-
ment stations are devoting some of their
time and part of their appropriation to
dissemination of information on the
subject of flower culture. The bulletin
in (juestion, although chronicling what
is easily obtainable in any treatise on
the Queen of Flowers, or what may be
found in any good gardening paper, will
yet serve a useful purpose to the people
of that state, and, incidentally, may
benefit the trade by creatingan increased
demand for rose plants. Later on, how-
ever, we hope this station and others
may see it to be part of their duty to go
more into truly "experimental" work
on behalf of flower growers than is now
generallv done. Meantime, let us be
thankful for small mercies.

1155

New York.

Trade luiproves.

This is one of tlie few times when
we can report a sliglit improvement in
the sales of Howers. There is still plenty
of stock to go round; and when buyers
come on from Philadelphia there is sup-
ply enough for them also without ereat-
ng any scarcity. But business is a little
better, and chrysanthemums are not
■coming in in such vast uunibers as they
were.

If the great horse show, which has
been held this week, has had any influ-
ence on flowers it could only have been
in an indirect way. Violets are about
the only Howers worn by the 400 for this
event, and any extra demand for other
kinds would result only from the fact
that the wealthier people spend this
week at their city homes. Violets, of
course, got a little botmi and jirices were
puslied upward; stock that was sold for
-'."ic.a li/O two weeks ago jumped to 75c.
and $1, and better grades were lifted to
$2.

As the supply of chrysanthemums de-
creases, better prices are obtained. Fan-
cies fetch from $2.50 to f 3 per dozen,
and ordinary blooms in proportion,
<lowu to $3 per 100.

With the exception of special grades
roses are plentiful. Beauty remam at
the same Hgures as quoted last week.
An attem])t was made to push fancies to
$i per dozen; but the disagreeable,
rainy weather came along and the effort
proved futile.

Carnations are reahzing better figures;
ordinary flowers bring from 75c. to
$1.25; fancies, .112 to -IfS.

Ldy of the valley has been erratic;
sometimes $3 was asked and it liung fire.
Thursday any quantitv of valley could
lie bongiit at $2.

lypiipciliiinis are coming in fast, and
from inside information the cut rates of
last year will not be repeated; 12V^c.
each has been fl.xed as the standard price
for the season, and it will no doubt hold
firm. Cattle.yas sell readily at 50c. each,
and the stock is scarce, V. Percivahana
being the most in evidence just now.

Paper- White nai-cissns does not move
very l>t-i.skly; In.nL .f1 to .-111.50 per 100
is the asking price. Koman liyacinths
go better and tjriugfrom f 1.50 to $'J per
loo.

.Vmong the retailers business has been
good this week. The horse show is on,
l)ut it is admitted that this event of it-
self does notcreate such an extra demand
for Howers as it did of ,vore.

Fleiscliman's window displays a sad-
dle horse standing over a bank of ferns
and cypripediums, and that is the only
horsy window seen among the florists.

.7. H. Small & Sons' display is dazzling
at all times, one window being sjiecially
effective this week witli orchids and sar-
racenias studded all over the trunk and
l)ranches of a decayed tree. The ceiling
of the window is hung with drooping
oncidiumsanddendrobiums.and the base
of the tree is surrounded with wild smi-
lax and vases of Bermuda lilies.

fecallen has a very tasty displav of
maidenlmir fern and yellow chrysanthe-
mums, among which red and blue ribbon
IS entwined, the effect in the coloring
being very pleasing,

Thorley's main window shows a solid
green effect, being filled with a choice line
of palms only. Orchids and fancy chrys-
anthemums constitute the display in the
smaller show windows.

George Sfumpp has an elegant display
of Japane.-;e novelties, including some
fine siieciniens of the dwarfcil thujas.

Auction Sales.

The auctioneers have had very sat-
isfactory sales this week. This is one line
of the florist's business that the weather
does not affect, for be the sun shining or
the rain pouring the habitufs of tlie
auction room arc always on hand.

('leary *: Co. announce another sale of
•Japanese plants tor the first week in
Decem ber.

Brevities.

Peter Henderson & Co. have
ojiened a bi anc-li store in Chicago at No.
9 South Halstead street.

William I'lumb has recently been ap-
pointed to take charge and remodel the
immense Tilden estate at Yonkers. N. Y.
We understand that the proposed
changes to be made on the grounds will
take about five .years to accomplish.

Louis Schmutz has been tracing back
the ancestry of Jiis varicolored fruited
pepper plant, and has satisfied himself
that it is from Peru, and is the genuine
Peruvian pepper. Wiierever it hails from
it has proved a great seller and there will
be enough of it grown to put it on the
market shortly.

Tlie New York Gardeners' Society will
hold its November meeting this (Satur-
day) evening- in the Grand Central Pal-
ace. .\ display of flowers will be forth-
coming. The Florists' Keview offers a
prize (The Florists' Manual! for the best
general exhibit of cut chiysanthemunis.
Nominations of officers for the ensuing
year will also be in order.

E. W.J. Hieatt, of the firm of W. Hieatt
& Son, commission salesmen, Covent
Garden, London, England, who has been
making a tour of the United States and
Canada, is this week visiting his former
associate, J. B. Nash, of this city.

J. Blauvelt, 27th street, is mourning
the death of his father, J. J. Blauvelt, of
Pearl River. Mr. Biauvelt's death was
unexpected. The funeral took place
Wednesday. Deceased was 67 years old,
and one of the pioneers of the florist
trade.

October 10 occurred the death of Mrs.
Morris, wife of ex-Alderman John Morris,
who has the heart felt sympathy of the
trade in his sad bereavement.

Visitors this week were: P. Welch,
Boston, Mass; E. D. Spaulding, James-
town, N. Y; and Wm. GrifHu, Lenox,
Mass.

Philadelphia.

After the Show.

The annual exhibition is over; vis-
itors have all gone home, and again we
are settled down to regular routine
work. Although nothing startling can
be recorded, business appears to be going
along nicel.v. Some stores are bu.sy;
tran.sient trade is improving and plenty
of nnlers are booked ahead, while other
estaliiisliTiients are wondering wliy busi-
ness is so dull. So far, there is not any
encouraging news to give the growers.
Prices, owing to the presence of so many
chrysanthemums are yet low. Many
rose establishments are on short crop, so
that first-class flowers are not too ijlen-
tiful. Beauty werevery scarce on Thurs-
day; several stores had difficulty in fill-
ing orders. Chi-ysanthemums are down
to $10 pnr 100, and plenty are left over
at that price.

This has been a week of weddings,
some of them being very good from a
florists' standpoint. Dinners are also in-
creasing in number every week, and pri-
vate balls started in with one tliis week
at Wootton, the country seat of George
W. Childs Drexel, Esq. Hugh Graham
had the decorations.

New wagons continue to appear; the
latest is that of J. .1. Habermelil's Sons.
It is a good one; Iieavier than is usuall.v
seen, but yet very attractive. A pair of
stylish horses and two men in livei'y on
tlie box complete the outfit. John and
Ed. deserve great credit for their enter-
prise.

Sain'l J. Bunting has been making ex-
tensive alterations at his establishment,
by putting in steam heat, new boilers
aiid erecting a new boiler house.

D.vviD Rust.

OBITUARY.

L. H. Stafford.

L. H. Stafford, thewell-knownfloristof
Marquette, Mich., died Novemlier 8, after
a long illness, forty-nine years of age,
Mr. Stafford was (ornierly'an alderman
in the city. He was a niemlier of ttie
Masonic lodge in Detroit, anil a member
of Grafton lodge, A. O. i:. VV.,and Super-
ior tent, K. O. T. M., in Manpiette.

Freeport, 111. — J. Y. Cotta died Sep-
tember 27. He was born at Eisnach,
Germany, 1835, and after serving an ap-
prenticeship, under the late Herman
Jaeger, came to America at the age of
I'.t, establishing the Cotta Nursery and
Orchard Co., in 18G5. The business will
be continued by the company. J. V.
Cotta, Jr., is vice-piesident; H. K. Cotta,
secretary, and Charles Cotta, treasurer.

_Jusiness_DifM

East New Haven, Conn.— At a final
meeting of the creditors of John Cole-
man, the truck gardener, the report of
the trustee showed that the estate will
just about pay the preferred claims,
which amount to $300.

Index of Advertisers.

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Allen W 8 1162

Am OardeDlng 1161

Am Jadoo Go 1152-68

Am Rose Co 1159

ABchmanD G 1165-68

AsmuaEG 1163

Bader J 1160

Baker W J 1162

Baldwin A J 1160

BarteldesA Co 1U3

Bassett & WaahburnllSS
Bayeredorfer H & 001168

Beaulieu 1168

BeoberFred 0 1160

Beckert WO 1168

Berckmans P J O0..II68
BergerU H 4O0....IU2

BerningHQ 1163

Black Ohas Ili5

Blanc A s Co 1168

Blauvelt 4 QuttmanII62
Bobbink 4 Atkm8...1142

Bock W A 1168

BollosP A 1168

Boston Leltt^r Oo. - . 1165

BrtntonW P 1144

Brock way-SmithOorl 166

Brown C E II16

BrownP 1169

Burpee W A 4 Co.. .1143

Bussing W D 1153

ByerBros ll-W

Oarmody J D 1166

Chlnnick W J 1116

Oleary 4 Co 1H4

Olncas&Boddlugton

Oo 1141

Oonard 4 Jones 0O..115J

OonnellB 1159

CoruellJ H 1141

Cottage Gardens .. 1141

Oowen'sN Sons 1166

OoiSeedCo 1143

Craig Bobt 4 Sod ... 1 15 i
Cunningham 1. H . 1153
OutFlowerExobangell62

Darlington HD 116

Daw J S 1146

Day t„n Paper Nov Col 165

Dean Boiler Co 1166

Deutsche Gartner

Zeitung 1161

Dletsch A &Co 1167

Dillon J L 1159

Dingee 4 Oonard Co 1145
Domer F 4 8on8 0o.li59

Dreer Hy A 1145-66

Damont40o 1162

Edwards & Docker.. 1 164

EhretF 1162

EiseleC 1168

EiseleJQ 116U

Elizabeth Nur8eryColl4:t

EUiott.JL 1165

EmotlWm4 Sons... 1142

Elliott W H 1163

Ellwanger 4 Barry.. 1145
Elmoians Oeo M ....1153

Eveudun Bros. 1153

Far.iuhar U & J 4 0oll52
Faust HO 4 00 ....1143
F & F Nurseries . ..1145
Florist Hail A88'n...ll66
Florist Pub Co. .. .1161

Foster LH 1160

Galvin TF 1141

Gardner R J 1169

Garland G M 1166

Gibbons H W 1166

Giblln&Co 1166

Gordon J P 1146

Gorton&Lldgerwood

Oo 1167

GowLF 1159

Greene 4 nnderhlllI152

GonlherW H 1162

Griffith 4TurnerCo.lll3
HarrisO A4 Co 1152

I HartM A 1162

I Heiss J B 1160

Hennecke C Co 1166

, Herr A M 1169-66

Herrmann A 116S

Herron D R 1159

Hesser WJ 1160

Hews A H 4 Co 1166

Hicks 4 Oi-awbuok..H62

HilflngerBros 1166

Hill EG 4 Co 1163

Hippard E 1167

Hitchings 4 Oo 1168

Holmes H. L 1143

Holton 4 HunkelOoI163

Horan EC 1162

Hort'l Advertiser. ..1161
Hulsebosch Bros — 1143
Indian Gardening.. 1161
Internat'l Heater Col 167

Jackson EB 1145

Jackson J. H 1166

Jackson 4PerklDB0o

1143-15
Jacobs S 4 Sons. . . 1167

JennlngsEB 1159

Johnson 4 Stokes.. .1143

JonesHT 1111

JoostenO H 1142

Kastine Wm F 1163

Kay, Wm. H 1166

Keir, Wm 1163

KelseyHP 1146

Eeunlcott Bros Oo. . 1163

Knapper A 1160

KubhnO A 1163

Lager 4 Hurrell 1152

Langjahr AH . ...116i

Lang J 1162

Lehman Bros 1166

Ley J H 1160

LimprechtS J.... 1146

LitUetleldHF 1166

Lo,:kland LumberOoll65

LongD B 1164

Lord 4 Bumham C0II67

Lovett JT 1152

MackayA 1.52

MaderP 1163

McCarthy N F 4 O0.II62

McFailden EC 1160

McKollar 4 Winter-
eon 1163

UcManns J 1162

.MeehaiO E 1169

MerkelO 4 Son ll'O

Merriam 0 &0 Co.. 1161

Meyer JOaOo 1166

Michel P4 BO0....II13

MillangF 1162

Model Plant StakeColl59
Moninger John 0 O0II66
Monkhouse John. ..1146

Moon 8 0 1146

Moon Wm H Oo 114.i

Moore W J. 1162

Moore, Ben tz 4 Nasbll62
Morris Floral Co. . . 1152

Moss G M 116.i

Murphy Wm 1 169

Nal'l Florists' Board

otTrade 1166

National Plant Oo. . . 1153
N yout FlowerCo..ll62

Niessen L 1163

Ormsby E A 1167

Ouwerkerb P 11-15

PennockSS 1164

Pierce F OOo 1166

Pierson FRCo 1141

Pinehurst Nurserie8ll63
Pittsburg Cut Flower

Co 1163

Pitzonka O 1169

Plant seedOo 1143

Pol worth 0 0 Co... 1165

PuUen A 1146

Pullen J WO 1H6

QuakerCltyMachColiee

UackbamO A .... lieo

Rawllngs EI 1163

RawBonWW4 0o. 1113

Rayuor J 1 116^

KockJ 1143

Reed 4 Keller 1165

ReeserO A Co 1163

RoidE 1163

Rclnberg Bros 1163

RichmondSlove Co.1167
RickseckerOhas H. 1146

Ripperger Geo I If 5

RoedingG O 1106

RolkerA 4 Sons lli3

RoseMfgOo 1166

Eupp JF 116i

Ryerson UO 1166

Saltford Geo II62

Savacool A K 1146

Schiller J L 1143

Schmidt JO 116»

SchmitzFWO 1142

ScoUay Jno A 1167

Scott R iSon 1153

Sea Cliff Nursery.. 1162

Seawanhaka Ghs IIF'3

Shellroad O'h'se Co. 1153

Sheridan WF 1162

SlebertCT llCi-67

Skabcura Dip Co... 1166

BmlthN 4Son 1152

Smith W 4T Oo 1146

S AF 1168

Soar Bros 1160

So Cal Accl Ass'n ... 1145

SoltanCsOo 1169

Steams A T Lnm O0II66
SteffensE liee

StoottaoffH A400..1156
Storrs 4 Harrison Cnil46
SluderN. .. .1160-68
Htuinpp 4 Walter cull42

■4ntherland G A 1163

TanbeO E 1168

Taylor B J 1159

'rhoiaaii J 1146

Thorbnrn J M 4 Co. 1142
Toba"co Warehous-
ing 4 Trading Co. 1166
Traendly 4 Schenckll62
Van Home Grlffen

4Co 1187

Vaughan'B Seed

Store 1140

Vincent RJr48on... 1144
Vredenbiirg 4 Co. ..1145

Warren O E .1144

Watson P 4 Co 1143

Watson T R .... 1163
Weathered T W3one.ll67

Weber 08 4 Co 1166

Weber H 4 Sons.... 1168

Weeber & Don 1143

Welch Bros 1162

WeflonH 4 Bro... 1160
Whilldin Pottery C0II66

Whittnn S 1158

Whitton 4 Sons 1163

Wietor Bros 1163

WlttboldGeo 1160

Wolf AQ4Bro 1166

Wood Bros i;.i9

WoodEMi Co 1163

Young J 1162

ronng T Jr 1162

Young & Nugent... 1162

Index of Advertisements.

PLANTS, SKEDS,
BULBS, FLUVVKRS

Acacia lHo

Acalypha 1162-63

Acrostichum 116

Agaves UtO

Ageratum 1162

Allium 1143

Altemantheras 1152

Ampelop8iH...1143 45-53

Auanassa II60

Anemones 1112-43

Araucaria>4 1145-60-68

Ari tolochia 11 8

Asparagus.. 1141-46-53-59
-116 -63-68

Aspidistras 1142

Asters 1143

Azaleas 1142-16-68

Begonia8ll41-52-53.60 68

Berberis 1116-63

Biota 116^

Bulbs (not specifical-
ly named) 1143. 68

Caladiums 1160-68

Callas . .1141-42-13-52-0

Cannas ]ll5-6fi

OarnatioDs. 1141-15-53-59
-1160

Chi nodosa 1142

ChryBanthemumsll41-52
1169-68

Cinerarias 1153

Clematis. . .1143-46- 60-68

Coleus 1152

Columbine 114.i

Cosmos 1113

Crinums 1160

Crocus 1142-43

Crotons 115.i

Cut Flowers. .1162- 63-64
Cyclamen. .1112-52-53-69
-1160-68

Oypems 1168

Daisies 1162-53-59-68

Deutzla 1146-6S

Dielvtra . 1145-6^

Dracsnas 1162-6ii-68

Edelweis 1168

Eglantine 1163

Ericas 116U

Fems . .1153-59-60-65-68

Flcus 116 -68

Freesia 1141-12-43

Fuchsias 1162

Galax 1146

Gardenia 1145

Geraniums. ..1141-£2-63
-110^

Qla. iolus 1141

Gloxinias 1142

Grasses 1143

Heliotrope 1152

Herbaceous Plants 1115

Hollyhocks llJ3-i9

Hyacinths. 1141-42-43-45
Hydrangeas. . . 1116-52-69
-UBS

Impatlens 1152

Iris 1116

Ivy 1152-63

Lilacs 1145-6^

Lilies 1141-42-43-45

Mauettia 1 1 52

Marantas 1160

Mignonette ..1113-6-2-59

Mock Orange 1144

Moon Vines 116«

Mushroom Spawn ..1143

-1168
Myosotis ..1162-53-69 6<

Myrtle 1168

Narcissus 1141-42 13

Orchids 1162 6

oralis 1143

Pieonias 1146

Palms... 114-2-43-4R-SS-
-1160-66-68

Pansies 1111-63

Peach Seed 1 1 1.-*

Pelargoniums 1160

Peperomias 1160

Petunias USS

Primulas . .1141-62-63-60
-1168

Privet 1143-44-68

Rhododendrons. .1142-46

-1168
Roses.. .1143-44-45-63-69
-1168

Rnsselias 1141

Salvia 1152

Si ilia 1143

seeds (not specifi-
cally named). . .1143-68
Shrubs (not speci
flcally named) .1143-46

Small Fruits 1145

Smilai 11 52-53-68

Snuwdrcp 1142

splrieas 1 141-42-46

Stocks 1162

Swfet Peas 1143

.Sweet William 1168

Tarragon 1152

TiUandsia 1160

trees 1145-68

Tulips 1141-4-2-43

Vegetables 1143-44

Verbenas lUa-52

Viburnum 1145

Vincas 1162-63-59

Vines (not specifi-
cally named). 1143-46
Violets . . . .1152-63-69-68

Wistaria 1168

Zamias ..IIGO

MISCELLANEOUS

Auctions 1141-62

Baskets 1162-68

Board of Trade 1166

Boilers 1166-67-68

Books 1161-64

Boies 1164-65

Business Opportuni-
ties 1168

Cut Flowers ..1162-63-64
Decorative Greenery

etc 1146-66

Fertilizers. 1152-66-66-68
Florists' Letters — 1165
Florists' Supplies .. .1146

-1 162-63-66-68
Flower Pots, Vases,

Tubs etc. ...1162-65-«6
Fruit and Flower

Plates lUS

Glass 1166-67

Glazing Points. 1166-6T
GreenhouseCou-

struction 1167-68

Oreeuhouse Lnmb«rll65
-1166-67

Gutters 1166

Hail Insurance 1166

Hose 1165-66

Insecticides . .1143-36-«5
-1166-68

Mastica 1166

Metal Designs. 116S

Moss 115a-6«

Newspapen 1161

Notice . 1168

Peat H53

Pipes, Joints and

Valves 116S

Printing ll6t-«3

Pumps H6«

Putty UST

Sale or Rent l»»»

Sash 115S-^3-»7

See<l Packets 1115

Stakes 4 Support* ■ .11^

Stationery H«S-«*

Tags JIM

llle .. UM-*$

Tools, Implement*

etc »»«*

Tyli'g MatwUl U«»

Ventilators.. Hl»-*7-*(i

Wagou iloater U»

Wants »W

Wlr» \»*»

1156

The Florists' Exchange.

(1S4) Trouble with Roses.— What
makes the petals of Bride and Brides-
malil roses rot or decay and ruety-liUe
spots to form? Also, what causes so
many liullheads on the same varieties,
witii" old plants especially? My Bride
do not have that clear creamy-white
color, they are more ^creenish looking.
What Is the cause of that, and very light
green foliage? SuBscuinEit.

— From the several questions asked it
is evident that the whole trouble arises
from the plants being overwatered and
syringed, and too little ventilation given
to the house. Let the beds become quite
dry between waterings and syringe only
on" bright mornings. Give air every day
if the weather will allow, and keep a
night temperature of about 54 degreex,
and we think the trouble will soon dis-
appear.

(18.") Lettuce.— Just how large li-t-
tuce can be grown around Boston wedo
not know. Growers, like W. W. Rawson
& Co., of Arlington, could inform you on
this point. A night temperature of -i.i
with a rise of 10 degrees in the daytime
will be found about right. The Boston
Market variety is considered one of the
liest for forcing purposes and the easiest
to grow.

(181)) Pansies. — Can Autumn grown
pansy plants be lifted from the field and
profitably forced for cut blooms? The
plants are strong and healthy, showing
hud ; my houseis 12x.")(), north andsoulh.
even span. In brief, what treatment
would they require? E. S. H.

— Autumn-grown pansies are the very
best kind for forcing. Whether they
would be profitable or not depends on
the market you can find for the flowers.
Have the benches 4 inches deep and filled
with good, rich soil. Plant in rows s
inches apart and 10 inches between
the rows; give a night temperature of
about 48 degrees, l^ook out for green
Hy and fumigate at its first appearance.
VVater sparingly through cloudy weath-
er, keeping the plants a little on the dry
side, .\fter tiovvering commences weak
liquid manure given once a week will
prove beneficial.

(187) Roses not Bloomius Satis-
factorily.— Kindly advise me as to the
probable cause of my roses not blooming
as much as they ought to. The plants
are of good size and excellent color, and
are producing good, strong flowering
wood, but not enough of it. They were
planted the 1.5th of .Tuly— about eight
weeks ago — and have had a good mulch
of cow manure. The temperature is
keptat.")(>-62 degreesatniKht,and 75-80
on bright days and UO-72 on cloudy.
The soil is a clay loam, medium heavy,
but seems to be as loose in the benches as
the day it was put in, except around the
plants, where It was firmed when they
were planted. Would this luake any
difference? Hadn't the soil ought to be
firm all over the bed? The soil is kept
just so it will pack in your hand.

SUBSCIilBER.

— Subscriber does not state the varie-
ties f»frf>ses he is growing, but we presume
he refers to Bride and Bridesmaid. It is
aiijiarent that they were not i)lanted
firm enough in the benches, and the best
thing to do tiow is to firm all the soil
evenly all over the bed. Tscasmall block
of wood for the work and do it when the
soil is rather on the dry side; if done when
the soil is wet bad results will surely
follow. If after being iionndcd ilown the
surface of the bed is uneven add enough
new material, where needed, to level itup
again so that water can be distributed
evenly over the bed. Keep the night
temperature at 58 degrees rather than
(12, and do not have the soil In one state
of moisture at all t'mes; let it get parti-
ally dry always before watering, then
give enough to thoroughly wet through
tliesoil, and good flowers will eventually
be produced.

BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS.

r 11 1! vsA.N-TH KM f.Ms are selling very cheap
this l"all and whether it is profitable to
i;row so many is a question that many
growers will be asking themselves befor?
preparing for another year's stock.
However, the stock we haveon band has
to be disposed of somehow, and as
Thanksgiving Day always brings with
it a good demand, especially for medium-
sized blooms, it will be just as well not
to cut too close at present as the mar-
kets are full enough. Rather will it be
advisable to keep as many back for that
day as will be really good and there will
be "some chances of getting better prices—
perhaps.

Carnatio.ns will be better later on if
the night tenifjerature is kept down to
about 45 degrees. Of course, the plants
will not yield so many flowers as they
would if the temperature were run at 50
degrees; but while chrysanthemums are
in there are not many carnations
needed, and by running the houses cool
the plants wifl gain strength and yield
far superior flowers in midwinter, bring-
ing better returns than can possibly lie
had before the holidays. Keep the beds
perfectly clean, and if the white roots are
seen running along the surface a very
light mulch of well-rotted manu-e may
be applied; otherwise no feeding should
be attempted as yet.

lings as compared with tlie " Glory be-
gonia. This, of course, may lie due to a
very large extent to overpropagating,
but lime will show.

Salvia SPLENPENS grandifloba.— This
glorified splendens took on right form
the moment it made its appearance, and
now the type is very seldom seen. The
variety hH"8 eclipsed it not only in private
gardei'is, but in the market where it is
gaining a very comfortable footing.
This is a sure sign of popularity, but then
S. s. grandiflora has only to be seen to be
admired, and it is one of the compara-
tivelv lew plants which, to use a now
hackneyed market phrase, sells itself.

The Chrysanthe.mi-m Rust Scare, for
there is no mistake it was a scare last
year, seems to have nearly fizzled itself
out. People are beginning to treat it
with contempt. This, of course, is not a
procedure to be recommended, but it is
just the swing of the pendulum to the
other extreme— first alarm, then con-
tempt, which familiarity with danger
always breeds. For all this there is no
doubt, in my own mind, that the danger
of the rust malady was at first consider-
ably overestimated, and I had thi.s con-
victioti strengthened this week during
the course of a conversation with Jlr.
Norman Davis, of Tramfield, who, by
the way, was a big sufferer last year.
" Oh ! yes, I've got the rust," said he,
"who hasn't, but the flowers seem to

Violet House |"The Slope"; of J. w. Feeler, Highland, N. Y.

RosKS require more care in watering at
this season of the year thanat any other
time, and unless absolutely necessary no
mulching ought to be put on the beds
until after .January arrives; for with a
layer of manure on a rose bed it is some-
titnes hard to determine whether water
is needed or not, and beds are lial)le to
get over-watered during the dark days
of December.

Roman hyacinths intended for Christ-
mas should be tjrought In this week;
have them a few days ahead of time so
that they can be placed in a cool temper-
ature two or three days before cutting.
Those sold in pots or pans will give cus-
tomers much better satisfaction, if
treated in this way, lasting much longer
than it sold direct from the forcing house.

European Plant Notes.

A New Begonia. — Begonia Gloire de
Lorraine has created such a stir in the
horticultural world, both in these Islands
luid ou the continentas well as in Ameri-
ca, that any plant that is aljle to claim
it as a close relation Is, to say the least
of it, bound to be received with respect
and treated with consideration. .John
I''orbcs, of Hawick, N. B., has obtained a
Iiure white form which he has named
Caledonia, and he has been hard at work
on Caledonia for some time past getting
up a stock. As a result he was able to
bring a nice batch of it to London, <in
the 25th ultimi), for the approval of the
Royal Horticultural Society. No award
was made, however. It is yet early to
say much about the merits ordern'rits
of this albino, iiut I was not greatly
struck with it. The flowers were of good
size and substance, it is true, and they
afjpeareil to be produced with consider-
able freedom; but they are still weak-

come all the same, and so I'm not trou-
bling much about it."

The 1'resent Chrysanthemum Season
bids fair to be a fairly good one, although
the long spell of drought made many of
the earlier buds come "hard centered."
But the fog which has enshrouded every-
thing tor the last week has been the
worst enemy; and a chorus of com-
plaints is to be heard all round, for
blooms are damping right and left.

The Best Market Yellow. — From all
sources I hear nothing but ])raise about
the grandly yellow Japanese Klondike.
The grower likes it because it is kindly
and free, and tiie public is in love with it
because it is a good, bold flower, and so
rich a yellow that most other yellows
pale by the side of it. Klondike has come
to stay — for a few years at any rate.

The First Fruits of Novelties.—
That veteran raiser, Mr. N. Molyneux, of
Rookesbury Park Gardens, Kareham.
has brought out the finest early white
incurved Japanese in existence, and both
the Royal Hortiiultural Society and the
National Chrysanthemum Society have
granted it certificates this week. The
flowers are not pure white, but Inclined
to be creamy, and the variety rejoices in
the name of Florence Molyneux.

A New Yellow Japanese has made
its appearance from the same source, and
is to be knownns .Miss Kdith Pilkington.
The florets are long, rather narrow and
dr.ioping; and the center ones build up
well, so that a mammoth bloom is ob-
tained.

Mrs. A. H.Hall, a new Japanese raised
by apiivategardenerat Woodford Green,
has also obtained certificate honors
from the National Chrysanthemum So-
ciety. The color is buff yellow, with a
numl)er of crimson longitudinal lines.

The bloom can be grown' to an immense
size; and the plant is spoken of as a capi-
tal doer.

Veitch & Sons, I-td., of Chelsea.—
While looking round the Chelsea chrysan-
themums this afternoon I was pleased to
see the Antipodean varieties, Mies Nellie
Pocket and Chatsworth, in fine form.
These two varieties are going to be good
again this season, and I am sure will
abundantly justify the favorable com-
ments I passed upon them last Autumn.
H. J. Jones' two new ones, Rayonnante,
the glorified Lilian Bird, and that grand
yellow R. Hooper Pearson, were doing
splendidly at Veitch's. The latter variety
by the way, comes good anyhow, no
matter whether the plant be grow n with
thrte blooms or thirty. It is an all-round
variety, and by-and-bye, when it gets
a little cheaper, the market men will have
something to say about it. Viator.

A Violet Growing Establishment.

After adjournment of the Dutchess
County Horticultural Society's recent
meeting, the members in a body accepted
the invitation of J. W. Feeter, the violet
grower of Highland, N. Y., to visit his
establishment, width the proprietor has
named " The Slope."

On arriving the party was introduced
to Philip Lyons, who waves the magic
wand and produces those wonderful vio-
lets for which this place is noted. The
first house entered was ItJl feet long by
21) feet wide, built without center sup-
ports, iron frame. The benches were of
hemlock with iron supports; 5,300
plants were growing in this house all in
the pink of condition, the foliage large
,ind finely colored, and blooms, although
not plentiful, were of fine color and size.
House No. 2 is like tlie tivat in liuild and
appearance, thedinirnsiims being 100x20
feet. These two houses were built by The
('has. Mitchell Heater Co., of Poughkeep-
sie. House No. :5 Mr. Feeter calls " The
Slope" (see illustration), it is 100 feet
I .ng bv 58 feet wide, and built on a hill-
side. The slope to the south is 40 feet,
and to the north 14 feet; 6,700 plants
wire growing in solid beds in this house,
and were worth going a long distance to
see. The health and vigor of the plants
were fjertect, and the blooms, too, were
of the highest quality.

All thehouses are heated by bot water,
on the overhead system entirely. The
packing sheds, propagating house, boil-
ers and flower boxes were examined;
jiiid Mr. Keeters neat and methodical
manner of carryiug on his business was
much admired.

About eighteen thousand plants are
grown on the establishment. The pick-
ings at present are not large owing to
dull weather. About thirteen thousand
flowers was the pick for the past week,
and twenty thousand for the week pre-
vious. Prices were reported good, the
slips showing that violets of first-class
(luality do not vary nearly so much in
price as the medium grades, but like
gold, have a standard value. W. G. G.

Fuchsias. — We are in receipt of
flowers of two varieties of fuchsias, from
John F. Rupp,ShiremanBtown,Pa., that
are certainly wonders for size, coloring
and fullness. Madame (larnot is very
double; the petals are a delicate pink
and the lobe is ofalight cherry red color,
making a very handsome combination.
Madame Bruant has i)etals of purple
and lobe of a color almost scarlet and
might be appropriately called a combina-
tion of purple and scarlet. This is also
very double and a large flower. Both
varieties will, no doubt, be appreciated
by lovers of fuchsias. The sender states
they are "the finest fuchsias we have
ever come across," and assures us that
both kinds are very strong growers and
free flowering.

OBAcco Stems

"Good Strong Kind."

60CTS. PER 100 LBS.

BALES WEIGH 500 LBS.

Tobacco Dust

I "THE BLACK STUFF."

Fine or Coarse to Your Order
50 to JOOO lbs., 2 cents per pound. J
I ■ H. A. STOOTHOFFiCO , ,
> 1S4-1S6W.2TTHSTREET, N. Y. CITY. (

November IS, 1899

The F^lorists' Exchange.

1167

A Model Wholesale Cut

Flower Establishment.

Tlieillustrations berewith sliowii are of
the establishment of Samuel S. Peiinoek,
1(!12 to 161S Ludlow street, Pliiladel-
phia. The view of the outside of the
building gives one a good idea of its ex-
tent, fronting on Ludlow street 52 feet,
and having a depth of r>2 feet to a small

ixiepting in very warm weather. No ice
is liought.as that used in shipping boxes
is also made in the storagi^ room, in
pans, as in a regular ice-making plant.
The facilities of this cold storage i-ystem
are many— flowerH keep much better, the
air being cold and dry and more room is
obtained. Spacious passage ways are
provided in these rooms, with wide
slatted shelves on either side, the pipes
from the madiine running around the
side and overhead. A stated tempera-
ture can be maintained continually.

view of Inlerioc ol' S. S. Pennock's iPhila.) Wholesale Store.

alley. The ground floor, basement and
part of the second floor are used to con-
duct the immen.se business of this firm.
The inside view here teen is the sales-
room, where the wants of the retail
florists and theirmessengersareatteuded
to; the counter in the foreground has a
tiled top sloping down slightly inward:
at the inside edge there is a slight raise,
making a gutter, so that all water runs
to one end, which is connected with a
waste pipe. In the center of the room is
seen a table; the vases filled with flowers
are orders picked out previously and put
away in the cold storage room, now
brought out to be packed ready for ship-
ment. To the left, in the background of
this view, is the main office. Between
that and the cold storage room is the
private ofhce of Sam'l. S. Peunock —
where the retailer goes to protestagainst
the prices of flowers; where the grower
goes to protest against returns when
not to his liking; and where the proprie-
tor is figuring out if 12 inch Beauty are
worth .'^1, per dozen, how much are 100
Bridesmaid four days old worth? To
the right in the background is noticed an
opening; this leads to another room, as
large as the one first seen. This is the
receiving room, and here the grading is
all done on tables arranged on each hide
next the wall. Now last of all comes
that department which lias Ijeen the
cause of so much contention, " the
fakir's." During a glutted market this is
the busiest part of thestore; occafionaliy
an auction sale is held here, but these are
not popular with the street men — they
don't like buying a jiig in a poke. Some
say throw the flowers away, others say
without the fakir they couldn't get a long;
so it's everybodytorhimselfaudtheother
fellow for all! The otiier part of this
floor is occupied liy the cold storage
ro(uns; these are 12x22x11 feet and are
arranged to he operated separately, ac-
cording to the suppl.y of cut flowers.
The cold storage system is practically
the same as making artificial ice, the
operating machinery is in the basement,
and electric power being used. Usuall.v
the plant is only run a few hours daily,

Now, as regards the basement. Some
basements are like I>an Halys coal bin,
"nothing in it," but the .space in this one
is well taken up; as, in addition to the
cold storage plants, thereis the box-mak-
ing department; the lumber is purchased
in car, load lots all cut to order — sides,
bottoms, tops, etc., for all sized boxes;
then all there is to do is to nail these to-
gether and the box is complete. Tougli,
thin wood is used, so that a durable and
light boxistlie resultandexpri'ss charges
are reduced to a minimum. 'I'lic s]ii|iping
business has reached enormous pi-opor-
tions at this establishment during the
past ten years. P.ack in the seventies our
retail men had to go to Boston for their
roses when any special event was on;
now boxes are going there dailj' as well
as to other cities. A short time ago a
shipment of roses arrived from a New
York grower, and that same da.v were
sent back to a New York retailer— merely
a fortune of war.

Now as to history. Samuel S.Penuock
started in the business in 1887 with his
iirother C. E. Pennock, the location then
being at JiS So. KSth street. In 1889 he
was admitted to partnership; in 1891 C.
E. died and Sam'l S. took control of theen-
tire concern. In December, 1892, he ob-
tained larger ipiarters in the rear of 42 So.
KJth street; here the business assumed
large proportions, and in the Pall of 189.5,
on tlic ciinipli'tion of the first part of the
l>n'.scMit buililing he moved here, the ad-
dress then being 1012-1614 Barker
street. In 1897 other property was
bought, and No. 101(1 was added; then
in 1898 No. I(il8 was added as well as
the cold storage plant; in 1899 another
cold storage room was built. In the
meantime a city employe came along
and took <lown the name Barker street
and iiut up a new shingle, Ludlow street.

This establishment employs a force of
14 men, besides four clerks and book-
keeper; two wagons are needed to look
after the local trade, both having differ-
ent routes, and as one might imagine an
irnmen.se stock of flowers is daily han-
dled at this establishment. Nothing
more can be said, however, as all such
firms handle the same kind of stock in
more or less quantity. This is merely a
description of one of Philadelphia's
wholesale commission houses; there are
several others, not gulte as large, it is
true, but reputable just the same. Of
them we will write at some future date.

DAVin Rust.

Insertion wilt be given in this column to
all communications free from animus, Intt
the opinions expressed do not necessarily
reflect our own.

Why We Don't Buy Novelties.

Editor Florists^ Exchange.

Florists liave one side of the riuestion,
private gardeners have one, and so have
park men. "Let me speak from the latter's
standpoint. As I presume my good
friend Mr. Craig referred more particu-
larly to indoor than outdoor plants, I
shall deal with such only as we use for
conservatory or greenhiiuse decoration.

As most of yourreaders know we have
here an immense system of conservato-
ries, and these are free and open to the
public every day, from 7 a. m. till dark,
and are visited by countless thousands
of people .yearly. These greenhouses
have to be kept m the pink of perfection,
filled full at all times and in a manner to
please and attract the multitude. Our
citizens are a vigorous and discriminat-
ing people and stereotyped arrangements
and fillings fall flat before them; they
must have new scenes in arrangement
and discern new faces among the plants
cver.v time the.v come. How to keep up
this pace lias brought me man.v a slee]i-
less night. Novelties! Wh.v, man, Robert,
that's the very thing I am after. A
measly little plant is of no earthly good
to us, we need enough of a thing to rivet
attention at a. glance, enough so that a
half blind man cannot pass it without

Kamliler roses in Idoom ut ICaster and
they often got a pleanunt i>asslng notice,
but they were lost in the glare of the
vast multitude of other vivid blossoms.
Last Kaster, however, we had them in
hundreds; they were a leading feature tu
our decctration and everybody saw them,
adndred them and conimenK'il on them
as something they hafl never (!) seen he-
fore, and now they know them. The
I'aljy primi'ose I have grown for many
years, and liecause of the fuss made
about it last year I stageil a few of them,
and 1 cann(»t tell you how aggravating
it was to see the people pass them with
absolute indifference and never even look
at them; theireyes were carried on to the
brighter colors of more c(jnspieuou8
plants. But we don't despair; we have
hundreds of tliis little beauty now in
training for its debut this Winter and
shall masstheni in as good a liank as we
can and catch the people's eye some-

IlflW.

Among new plants last year we had a
lot of Bonniia elatior set into a carpet of
lil.v (if the valley in bloom, and it was
much adnured bt cause^f its newness — to
them — and beauty. While we had sev-
eral very pretty large plants of Acaciji
armata in handstmie ttuwer tliey wei-e
unseen, because Acacia iinifidia was
alongside of them and far prettier; it
was admired for its gi eater elegance and
floriferonsness and not for its rarity.

Take orchids: How man.y of you go
crazy over cypripediums'.' Those of you
who are fanciers andconnoisseursinthat
line, bnt the general public do not. We
liave jnst now a fine display of cattieyas
in bloom and a good many c.vpripediums.
When the people enter that house the.v
stand in lireathless admiral ion liefore
tlie cattieyas, and tlie.v don't even loc)k
at the cypripediums. tiieir whole atten-
tion is absorbed in the cattieyas, dendro-
biums, blue vandas and yellow onci-
diums.

.\ud so it is with novelties in general.
A novelt.v to be useful for our purpose
and popular must be showy in iti-eif. and

Exterior View of S. S. Pennock's (Pliila t VVliolesale Establishment.

noticing it as something striking. For
instance, a few years ago we had a nice
plant or two of Acalypha Sanderi, but
no one gave it more than a passing
glance: this .vear, however, we have it
liankefi in hundreds, ablaze in red fringe
2 feet long, and the whole town and the
newspapers are talking about the new
chenille plant. Two years ago we had
a dozen or two very pretty Crimson

we must have it in (inautity, and if it
isn't these it loses its identit.v with us as
a novelty.

Now a new croton or draca'na is cer-
tainly a novelty, but uidess it stands out
to the uninitiated eye as distinct from
the other crotons or draca^iHS, the peo-
ple don't see it as a novelty to distin-
guish it as such as they did the Crimson
Rambler rose or the chenille plant; and

1158

The F=i-Orists' Exchange.

so it runs through the vast family of
decorative" plants.

Do you liiiow that I search your ad-
vertisinK papes as much as your other
columns, and always on the hunt for
novelties. .V novelty to me is a plant not
(jenerallv known lierenhont. To wit:
•Somebody was advertising ericas the
otiier dav. 1 sent for a sample and then
wired for a hundred. It was E. gracilis,
and in full bloom— something I grew 30
vears ago, and it's a novelty to me now.
How BO, and iiow can you use it? you
may ask. Spread along behind a fringe
of isolepis, in front of a 100-toot long
bench of large cacti of tlie opuntia and
cereus sections, it adds life to the som-
bernessof the spiny tribe and gives us an
effect we could not obtain with anything
else at hand, and it is labeled, ■' Heather
from South .\^trica." That, too, makes it
interesting, for the eyes of all the world
arc turned toward the Cape just now.
The people read that card, particularly
note the plants, and shall never forget
them; further, they learn something,
namely, that there are more kinds of
heather on this earth than Scotch
heather.

.\nd sometimes in the way of novelty
we get a good deal out of a little. Take
tile Darlingtonia or Californiau pitcher
plant. It is so distinctly different from
any other plant as to catch the atten-
tion even of the children. We have a
couple of dozen of them in good form
and they are proving a decided novelty.
.Vnd just uow we have a novelty in the
wav of some palm seed that everybody
is talking about; it is the Coco de Mer
{ I.odoicea seychellarum). The seeds of
this palm are the largest of any known
plant in the world; ttiev weigh about 20
pounds each. We got 10 of them direct
from the Seychelles Islands about a
month ago. Never mind what they cost,
thev are a novelty and we wanted them.

Yes, yes, Mr. Craig, there are a few
noveltv fiends left yet, and I am one of
them; "in fact, if I weren't I'd soon be
a back number in my profession. You
might smile were you to see my " nov-
eltv" list tor ne.xt Spring for conserva-
tory use. It includes by the hundred
sucii plants as shortia galaeifolia, hardy
cvpri|)ediums, galax, wild violets, etc.,
trilllums by the thousand, the bright
scarlet Lilium tenuifolium, European
broom and whins, and bell heather and
lots more. You see, were I in the com-
mercial business I wouldn't tell you this,
but as I am not^ have nothing to conceal.

The desirable novelties to Horists may
consist of roses, carnations, chrysanthe-
mums and other money-making plants,
and to a certain extent private gardeners
must have the same line of material with
other more precious gems, of which one
or a few plants of a kind may suffice; but
we public park folk must have all you
have and work in another channel as
well; and we require enough of each one
to make the public see it without having
to look for it. William Falconeu.

Firms Who Are Building.

Nyack, N. Y.— Depew Bros, have built
two new fern houses, one 180x18, and
the other luOxlT feet.

AVooDsiDE, N. Y.— K. Dreyer has built
two new greenhouses 17.5x17, a propa-
gating house, a new store house and
wagon shed.

Bay City, Mich.— Boehringer Bros,
have just Hnished another new green-
house attheir place on Park avenue, that
will be used for growing violets.

OwAsso, Mich.— Herb Deal has recently
improved the Central greenhouse on
('omstock street. The office has been
changed to the center of the building and
a new heater has been placed in.

White Maksu, Md.— K. Vincent, Jr., &
Son have built two houses 2,^x100, and
are now building one 2.'JxH).'J feet, espe-
cially for the growing of early vegetable
plants, such as egg, tomato, pepper, etc.

PiiiLAnELPHiA. — Godfrey Aschmann,
1012 Ontario street, has just completed
anew house, 18 x 100 feet, tor azaleas.
Another and larger house will be flnished
in about a month, to be devoted to
Lilluin Harrisii, of which he has a tine
lot grown from 7-9 bulbs, all free from
disease.

FIRES.

Massillon, O.— Fire in the greenhouse
of Clifford Manly, on November 10, de-
stroved about 40 feet of the structure.

Chlcasfo.

state of Trade.

The week opened with a decided
improvement in trade conditions, and
the choicer stock of Tea roses may now
be (luoted at $.5.00 per 100; $3.00 to
$4 00 for good stock, with, of course, a
lower figure for shorts and culls, which
are always with us. Beauty now, for
prime, long-stem stock, brings $3.00 to
i-t 00 per dozen, with none too many in
the market for the demand ; 20 to 24
inch stock is the great staple length,
going at $2,50 to $3.00.

Carnations are constantly improving
in quality as the season advances, and
very shortly there will be an abundance
for all demands; $2.00 to $3.00 is still
as high as the best will bring; $1.00 to
$1..50 for standards, while trash goes at
50c. to 75c. per 100.

Violets are scarce and the quality not
particularly flue. Monday there was a
good deal of running around to fall
orders for violets, even among the
wholesale men themselves; 75c. to $1.00
is the prevailing price.

tlhrysanthemums are yet in full swing.
Except in a special case noted elsewhere,
$3.00 per dozen may be considered top
notch; very good flowers going for$1.50
to $2.00 ; others at from $4.00 to $8.00
per 100. Bonnaffon is the people's yel-
low, with Ivory as a white. There is
yet too large a variety grown for profit,
and this the growers are finding out. Of
course, for extra large stock, other kinds
have to be grown, but the make-up of
the two varieties mentioned hits the
buyers best, all loose open flowers or
odil colors being the hardest to work
off. Mrs. Perrin and Modesto, among
other shades, seem to take well. Pink
Ivorv, when it is pink, sells good also.

Smilax is in fair demand and supply at
$12 to $15 per 100. Asparagus is
scarcer at 50c. to 75c. perstring. Paper
White narcissus is down to $2 and is not
selling readily. Valley brings $4 to $5
and is good.

Club ISantpiet.

The annual banquet took place on
Thursday evening. President Harts-
horne gave a welcome to all in fitting
style. He then appointed Edgar Sand-
ers as toaetmaster. The judges being
first on the list of speakers Professor
Cowell, of Buffalo, told a good joke on
W. N. Rudd on a certain occasion when
down East last year together. For a
moment Mr. Rudd seemed taken by sur-
prise: but a little later got back on his
Buffalo friend by reading a humorous
letter he had received, signed by all the
judges, and making running comments
on the same in fine style. Mr. Buettner
responded from Chicago, and William A.
Prosser from New York. A. Herrington
also helped Professor Cowell on hisdrive
on Rudd. G. L. Grant gave a history of
the struggles of the early days of the
club. Thequartette.consisting of Messrs.
McKellar, Winterson, Balluf and Bissell,
was then called upon and rendered two
favorite songs. E. H. Giesy gave a
humorous recitation, "Mr. Potta of
Pottstown." Anton Then and George
Baldwin sang songs. Visitors from each
state represented were then asked for
their experiences. Among the speak-
ers were Messrs. Hauswirth, Crabb,
Smith, Coles, Fotheringham, Rieman,
Wiegand, Balsley, Benthey, Lynch,
Hartje, Weber, Kramer, Gasser, and
others. The quartette wound up with
severalother songs, and the party finally
dispersed, appiirentlj well pleased with
the evening's entertainment.

Aronnd Town.

George 'ft'ittbold bought all the
prize winning chrysanthemums of
.Messrs. Rudd and Vaughan, also the
scarlet geraniums, after the show. The
stock will be on exhibition for somedays
at the State street big stores.

J. C. Vaughan's seed store is a blaze of
chrysanthemums this week. Mangel's
and Lnnge's store fronts are also gay
with the reigning flower.

High mark for chrysanthemums
reached $5.00 per dozen this week for
the extra (Jolden Wedding exhibited by
A. Lange in his vase at the show. They
were grown at Mt. Greenwood.

George Wittbold has decided to take
his five sons into partnership. Incorpo-
ration papers are being obtained trom
Springfield.

Bassett & Washburn have a yellow
sport of chrysanthemum W. H. Chad-
wick.

E. H. Hitchcock, of Glenwood, Mich.,
the cut fern man, is in town.

Boston fern is a great seller this Fall.
Retailers already complain the.v find it
hard work to get supplies of this stock.

E. S. S.

Cincinnati.

Trade News.

Business is rather on the dull side.
People will not pay $3 to $5 for a dozen
chrysanthemums at the stores, when
they can walk to the market most any
morning and purchase the same grade of
stockfor $1.50 to $1.80 per dozen. Now
the storemen in order to sell at all must
buy their blooms at a lower price; but
how are they going to do it? If a store-
man goes into the market to buy the
price asked is generally above the retail
price, and it he must have the flowers he
sends a stranger in who will buy cheaper
at retail than they will sell wholesale.
This is a sad state of affairs, but we
trust it will soon come to an end.

The flower market, Saturday, was a
grand sight, but the weather was rainy
and dismal.

The show upstairs in the club rooms,
brought hundreds of people into the
market, but they went away empty
handed. E. G. G.

WANTED.

Rate, 10 cents per line (8 woMb). each Ineertlpn.
Caeb witb order. This rate applies only to situation
wanted advertleements and wben aet solid, witLoat
diflplay. Display advertlBements $1.00 per incli. Wtien
letters are to be addreBsed In our care add 10 CtB. to
«over expense of forwarding.

SITUATION wanted as gardener or Horist. einRle.
all Tound ma i for Keoeral Rreenhoase work.
G. R , Fl<»rlstB' Kxcbanfce.

SITUATION wanted by Bingle youns man fully
experienced In roses. caroationB, etc.; able to
tHke cbafKe: Bast preferrea; references. G. T.,
cire Florists' Bxcban^e.

q^ G. WILLIAMS, formerly wlthThoma KoseCo.,
■*- • FlushiiiK.N. v., wishes situation as f'lremau of
e'itabl'sli'D*'ni where roues are a specialty. Ad-
dress 139 E 27th St.. New York.

OITUATION wanted as woiklng foremuo. high
^ grade rosps, ca'nationB aid general sto<k, 20
years' experience In someofthe largest place* lo
the U. S ;be8t of leferences. G. V., RoseQrower.
earn Florists' Exchang*.

p ARDENER and florist, single, wants situation ,
^^ have l'>ng experience In crowing roses, carna-
tlonfl. violets, oaims and ferns: e<»od potter and
nropaiiator. AddreBB Florist, 409 Madison Street.
Uobok^n, N. J

OITUATION wanted as foreman «in private or
'^ commer.!ial place, well up in roses, plnkt. vio-
lets.'mums and general s'ock; 20 years' expe*"!-
e"ce in all branches: ave 3i: married; lo family.
Atldres^G S care Florists' Exchange.

CITU ATION wai led as workin/ foreman by ihor-
^ oughly competent and reliable aM round man,
good mse and carnati'in grower, flne dpcorator
aud deiign m^kBr; strictly temperate honest; Al
reference". G 0.. care Florists' Exchange.

OITUATION wnnted. by a flrst-class all around
*^ fl'>ri8ta« foreman on an up-to-date rose grow
Ing establishment, or head gardener on a private
pUce; steady, sober and hard worker, with the
b^Bt of references. Mtcbael J. Callahan, Summit,
N. J.

HELP WiNTED

Rate SI per Inch. No adv. less than 50o.

W^ ANTED.

Nielit flreman on steam boilers, mast
be experleDCf*d an such, sober, and have
references from former employers.

S. J.

REVTER,

'Westerly, R. I.

^VANTED.

As working: foreman, a first-class rosp
grower, capable of tak ng full charice of 75no
feet of gr'ass in R^see, CarDationa and Violets.
None oth?r than a flrst-class grower need
applv.

EDW, J. TAYLOR, Southport, Conn.

MISCELIJIIIEOUS WIKTS.

Rate IKI per Inch. No adv. Ie8§ than 50c.

STATE WHAT YOU CAN DO THEM
FOR A THOUS.AND.

Wn. ELLIOTT & SONS,

54 Dey Street, New York.

ISINESS OPPOmONlTIES.

Bate SI per Inch. No adv. lesa than SOo,

FOR RENT.

A Florist's place, 4 houses, well stocked with
carnations and bedding plants, Hitctiings hot
water boilers. 3 years' lease. Stock will be sold
very k.w; rent only nominal. Rare chance to
step into a paying business. Address G. P.,
care Flerists' Exchange.

FOR SALE.

A well-established florist's business, with
over 6000 ft. of glass, situated in a growing
and thriving town, centrally located, and
doing a nice business. A bargain, if you
speak quick. Write for particulais.

LOCK BOX 703,

Cobbleskill, M. Y.

FOR SALE.

Will sell greenhouse plant; one foarlh
of the original cost; 15,000 sq. ft. of
glass: steam heated, fully stocked and
in operation ; town of 35 000 inhabitants ;
accident to self reason of sale, or 1
will talk rent and backing to a good
man. Address

F. MEXCA1,F,

^orrlsto^-n. Pa.

FOR SAI.E:.

Our stock of field, flower and vegetable
seeds, fixtures, wagons, teams, good will, &c.
located at No. 114 North Market street, Nash-
ville, Tennessee; business established eleven
years and paying. Also residence with ten and
one-half acres two miles south or this city;
place is in the best of condition, two wells,
gasolene engine, water tanks, three green-
houses,eleven hotbeds, 21 to 70 feet long, with
sash; two statiles, servant's ri ora, hennery, coal
and feed rooms, all in good order: water piped
pretty well over the place. It will take |20.l 00
to buy the place and business, which ought to
go together. If interested write or make in-
quiries. Will sell either business or residence
separately.

FRITH & CO., Maslivllle. Tenn.

W^ANT PARTNER,

Who is florist, with ^00, to buy half in-
terest in an old established, good-paying
business in city of 10,0(X) and no competi-
tion to speak of within 7."i to 100 miles in all
directions. Partner to take full charge of
business on salary, as present owner has
other lines of work requiring his whole
time and attention Property consists of
2 well-stocked greenhouses, 20 .x 100 ft. , each
connected with modern frame dwelling of 8
rooms, all heated by steam from boiler
under basement of dwelling and located on
large, well ornamented grounds, overlook-
ing the city. Place has city water and tele-
phone connection with 100 surrounding
towns. In flrst-class rep dr. Don't write
unless a competem florist of good business
nbility and possess the cash or equivalent.
Address J. B. HA.RSU, Creston, Iowa.

W^ANTEO.

Field-grown plants of

DOUBLE ENGLISH and DOUBLE RUSSIAN

HARDY VIOLETS.

Write, quoting quantity and prices, to

HERBACEOUS,

P 0. Box 2ii94, New York City.

1 Meniiun tne t'luriats' fixchange wben wrltlns.

iSGELUHEOOS.

Rate SI per inch. No adv. less than 50c.

S^SH FOR SAI^E.

2C0Sa8h, 3x6ft.,3x8 ft., and4x8 ft., glazed
and iQ good order. Cbeap. Write for particu-
lars.

G. N., care Florists' Exchange.

Mention Uie Florlsu' Kxcbange when writing*

November 18, 1890.

The F^lorists' Exchkngb.

1159

Providence, R. I.

The annual exhibition of chrveauthe-
mumB given by the Rhode Island Horti-
cultural Society was held at the Savoy
Hall, November 9 and 10, with a fairly
stood attendance. The interest, however,
in chrysanthemums seems to be dying
out in this vicinity, and while those "who
visit the exhibitions express Kreatdelic'lit
at the wonderful creations, the public in
seneial seem to pay but little heed to the
show.

Farquliar ^^acrae, of Providence, was
the only exhibitor, in all classes, and no
finer blooms are anywhere exhibited
than those shown by liira. His display
filled a laree table the length of the hall,
competing for the prizes offered for six
vases, 10 blooms each, in different classes,
while cut blooms tilling HO bottles were
on an adjoining table with other classes
by the same exhibitor.

The exhibit of carnations attracted
much attention, and it is seldom so fine
a show is witnessed here. .John Macrae
captured first prize for a collection of not
less than six varieties, and first for best
white variety ; the Homogansett Green-
houses, Wickford, being second on the
former entry, and first on four separate
colors, ('hnrles S. Cooper, of Brockton.
Mass., exhibited the Crawford carnation
and a sport from the same. He was
awarded a certificate of merit. John Mc-
Farland. of North Easton, and Thomas
E. Thrasher, of Avon, Mass., exhibited
single and double violets, which received
honorable mention.

In the front part of the halltherewasa
large collection of ferns, palms and other
foliage plants arranged and exhibited by
William Hill.gardenerfor Mrs.Sheppard;
while at the rear end of the hall Alfred
Powell, gardener for Mr. William (iod-
dard, had a similar exhibit, the first and
second prize going in the order named.

For vase of ."iO bloimis of chrysanthe-
mums Farquhar Macrae was the only ex-
hibitor and took first prize, being enti-
tled to the same by virtue of excellence
in size and character of Hower. He
showed Mrs. .1. .Tones.

For best six vases of six named varie-
ties of 10 blooms each..on long stems,
Mr. Macrae received first, with a vase
each of Peter Kay, Autumn Glory, Mrs.
Jerome Jones, Major Bonnaffon, Mrs. T.
L. Park and Western King, all of excel-
lent quality. For best single flower in
white, pink, yellow, and an.v variety, F.
Macrae, first; Alfred Povvell, second.
N. D. Pierce exhibited some finely grown
cyclamen.

F. Macrae showed several specimen
plants of the new begonia Gloire de
Lorraine. He was awarded a certificate
of merit for his new seedling carnation.
"Beau Ideal."

One lesson drawn from the exhibition
is that the growers of chrysanthemums
in this vicinity are afraid of "Mac," and
therefore will not come in competition
with him, feeling sure tliat he will cap-
ture all the prizes. A. M.

St. Louis.

Trad© News.

Business the past few days seems to
have taken a turn for the better. With
the exception of the medium and poorer
grades of chrysanthemums the demand
is about equal to the supply. Roses
have let up very considerably, there
being even a small shortage on extra
stock. They sell at from 2c. to ."ic.
Beauty is in good supply at $1.50 to
f4.00 per dozen. Violets are a little
short; California brings ."iOc. per 100,
with prospect of going up to 60c. Car-
nations are selling well; there is no sur-
plus. The.v bring Ic. to 2i^c. for extr.i
choice. Extra fine Golden Wedding
chrysanthemums bring as high as .$3.00
per dozen; ordinary stock $1.00 to
$2,00 per dozen. There is rather a poor
demand for chrysanthemum plants, and
to make matters worse a large depart-
ment store has advertised a lot at cost
price, besides an assortment of palms,
ferns, etc. This sale will probabl.y catch
a lot of trade, as people get the impres-
sion that the stock is extra cheap. Not
having seen the goods we are unable to
say. C. C. S.

Few Hundred Mixed Carnation Plants.

SrroiiK iioiilthy stock, $2.00 per 100.

L. F. GOW. Newton, Bucks Co., Pa.

Mention the FlorlBte' Exchange when writing.

Sfi CARNATIONSSSi

VIOLETS. Princess of Wales, to close out, large

cIumoB, $4 ppT 100
GUSTAV PITZONKA. - Bristol, Pa.

Mention the Florista' Exchange when writing.

CARNATIONS AT $3.00 CASH.

Until Sold, All First Planle,
Flora Hill. I>nna. Poriin. Kldorado,
McCiownn. ??colt. T. ('art UmIuo.
Address DANA R. IIERRON. Olean. \. V.

..PANSIES ..

Larp^Bt flowering, Show Varieties, unsurpaesed
quality, extra fine Btocky plants for cold 'rames,
50c. per ion by mail: $3.(>0 per IdOO; 500 at 1000 rate by
exprePB. Larpe buaby plants In bud and tloom, 75c.
per 10(1; 14 EO per 1000; 5t)0 at li 00 rate
DAISIES (RelliHi. larfiest double flowerloe. In
mixed colors, flue stocky plantn. 50c. per 100 by mall;
$1 51) per 500; t2.riO [.i-r iciNi by expresB,

GUSTAV PITZONKA, Bristol, Pa.

PKNSIES

To close out. Nice, small, etout plants,
Sl.rS per lOOOt 3000 for g7.50.
Stock plants
50c per doz.

Uni I VUnf^l/C CHATER*S. white, pink,
nUULTnUl/l\0 Mush. Aug. ist sown,

11.00 per 100; $7.00 per 1000.

BYER BROS,, Chambersburg, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Pansies Worth Raising

tSood Plants, t4.00 per 1000 ; $2.50 per 500.

Extra Laree Transplanted Plants
in bloom, as guod as in spring,
$2.60 per 100.

^^F. O. B. Express here. Cash with order.

C. SOLTAU & no., 199 Grant Ave., Jersey City, N. J

M<='ntlnn thp Ktnrlstp' Kxphanee wh^n ^rltlne.

Large Flowering. 300.000 Superb Colors.

The Jennings Strain, They are all that can
he desired in PaPBies, so far as quality goes,
and are always satisfactory to the buyer who
wants the best. Extra tine stocky plants,
readv to bloom, $5 per 1000, express. Medium
size, for cold frames 60c. per 100 by mail; $4
perlOOO; 5000, $17 by express. White and
Blue, in separate colors, same price.

SEEU of above sfrain,$l per pkt; $5peroz.
CASH WITH OKDER.

E. B. JENNINGS.'^Sir' Southport, Com.

Grower of Thb Finbst Panbizb.
M^'ntlon the FIortBt*' KTchanir* wh«i writinr

PANSIES

Roemer's Superb Prize Pansies.

This improved strain all the leading novelties
Included; strong bushy plants ready now;
61) cts. per liiO, by mail ; $2.00 per 500, by ex-
press ; $4.00 per lono ; $7.00 per 2000 ; $10.00 per
3000 ; $15.00 per 5000.

Large Plants, transplanted, in bud and
bloom, SI. 00 per 100. Cash with order

PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa.

C;ro«er ol extra fine Pnimlet*.
Mention the riorlstB' BTchange wh«*n writing

HAVK KO EQUAC

Comprising the cream of all the Leading Strains,
Large, stocky plantB, 50 cents per 100; |3.00 per 1000;
10,000 for f 25,00.

Blooming plants* large, transplanted. $1.0[ a 100.

riAICIITC (Bellls), strong plants of the largest
UH I O I CO double varieties, Longfellow and Snow-

ball. 50 cents per 100; $3.00 per 1000.

Blue, hard

100; $4.0L) per 1000.

D Defiance), large,
seedlings. 50c. a 100: f3.UOl(0o,

J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa.

Mfntlon th*^ mnrlBts' Exphiinef whfin writing.

FORGET-ME-NOT STf jJ.Sf.lfer'K."" ""

M I P N n N r TT F ' Allen Defiance), larg_e, stocky

CARNATIONS

After Chrysanthemums are throwu
nut many florists plant Carnations. We
hive a tew thousand plants heeled in
cold frames suitable for this purpose.
They are first-class plants.
Huttercup Armazlndy

C. A. I>aDa Daybreak

(Crimson Sport Jubilee

Eldorado Meteor

Mrs. Fieher Sweetbrier

Wm. Scott Capt. King

Mayor Pingree Albertini

$4.00 PER 100.

J. L DILLON, Bloomsburg,Pa.

Mention thia Paper.

I CARNATIONS i

i F. DORNER & SONS CO., 5

JS LA FAYETTE, IND. jj

Mention the FMorlata' Kxchangp when writing.

Strong, Well-Rooted Cuttings,

Mrs. Fisher Carnation

$1.36 per 100; $10 00 per 1000.
Cash with Order.

R. J. GARDNER,

BATSIDE, L. I., N, Y

Mention the Florists* BzchAlure wfa«n wrltlne.

SPfM

Specialists in pedigree seeds for winter
blooming. Contracts Solicited.

AMERIG&H ROSE CO., Washington, DC.

Mention th» Florlerta' KTchnng** wh**n writing

5000 CARNATIONS

Left In tine nh'ipe. SCOTT. McGOWAN and PORTIA
at $3.10 per 100 or $25 per lOOO, Not culls. Speak quick.

CAI-1 FORMA VIOLET < LUMPS. »3.00
per 100 ; rrlncess of Wales. 21^ In.. $3 00.

VINCA MAJOR VAR., One Beld stock, Sets.

MOON VINES, rooted cuttings, »1.50 per 100.
ASPARAGUSSl'RENGERI.SHIn., «ne. Sets.
Caph with order, please.

BENJ. CONNELL, Florist, West Grove, Pa.

Mention the Florlatg' Exchange when writing.

SCOTT CARNATIONS

Fine Plants from J *:i '>n per 100.
the Field, I «30.00 per 1000.

Also some need McGo-wan, Victor and

Cartledffe at the tame prices. Cash or
reference with order.

CHASi E. MEEHANi Philadelphia, Fa.

Mention the FlorlBte' Birhange when writing.

llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllimi:

Mention the Florlata' Cxctiange when writing.

Ethel Crocker.

Absolutely the btst pink carnation
ever offered the trade. Grown equally
suecesufully liy Messrs. Hill, CraiK, and
mj self . Vou are not buyiUB it on a vent-
ure, but knowing tnat it is not a success
in one soil and a failure in another.

In color.size. fragrance and stem it is
just what the "storemen" want.

In habit, constitution and freedom of
bl om, it iBJust what the grower wants,
never out ol crop from Sept. to July,
mi. re flowers to the square ffjot than any
other known varieiy, and practically
no seconds. With 18.000 stock plants to
work from there is no danger of over-
propagation, and you are not asked to
wait until planting out time for your
cuttings, but can have them whenever
wanted. Orders intrusted to me will
have my personal attention, both in the
selection of the cuttings and the tilling
of the order. Price, per 100, SIO;
26. «2 50; 1000, »75,O0; 250, *18 75.

HEKR'S PA^SIESatW4, per 1000
now, and a regular assortment of car-
nations in a list ready Jan. 1st.

ILBERT M. HERR, Lancaster. Pa.

;^iininiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMi

M«*ntlon the Floriete' KTchftnge

iiinininiiniiiiiiiiiiiiin

AMERICA

tl.'S per lOOi 840 per 1000.

Kooted Cutlings, Spring delivery. Place
vour order at orce and get early struck ciit-
tlnus. AlHo a full list of Commercial varieties
of Carnations.

WM. MURPHY,
Sta. P., Cincinnati, O. Carnation Specialitt
Mention thp Flnrlete" Kxchanre wh,Tn wrttlnic

STRONG.
FIELD-
GROWN

Flora liill

CARNATIONS

HEALTHY

Daybreak

John Younir

C. A. Dana

Rftl .liicket

Price, $6.00 per 100.

11. d'Or

New York

Price. $5.00 i»er 100.
iVIcf-oivan

Price, $4.00 per 100.

Armnzlndr

ROSKS.

8ouv. du Carnot

Meteor

Catherine Wermet

NiphetoH

The Bride

Bon Silene

Perle des Jardlns

8ouv. de Wootton
K. A. Victoria
DnelieMH ol Albany
Kit n He I
BritleMninId
Ija France
Papa Gontler

From 3 Inch pote. $4.00 per 100.

CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM.

From 3 incb pota, in bnd, 88.00 per 100

HYDRANGEA OTAKSA.

From 4 inch pots 8K.O0 per 100

•• a •' 10.00

" 6 " Vi.OO

" r " 15.00

NEW TRADE LIST ON APPLICATION.

WOOD BROS., Fishklll, N. Y.

THE

MODEL

0

them, I am.

Extention

Carnation

Support

Lancabtek. Pa.. .June 17, '99.

Mb Tderon Parkee,
Brooklyn, N. Y.

Dear sir;— Your Model Car-
nation Support Is all right In
everyway and will no douht
be coneldered as necessary
as good plants with growers
when better known. 1 con-
Bldfr It the hest on the mar-
ket, and If your other ppe-
claltles are equally as good,
they should make another
add'tlon to the money makers
of 190O, Re^peclfuUy,

Albert M. Here.

Flateush. Bbookltn, N. T.

Feb. 19, "M.
Mr Tderon Parkee.

Denr Sir :— Your wire stake

Is certainly a gem. Without

hesliatlDg we Indorse It as an

up-to-date carnation snpport.

Yours truly,

Uailledouze Bros.

W. HOBOKEN. N- J., Feb. 1S,'97
Mr.Tbkbon Parker.

Dear Sir: - It gives me
much pleasure to congratu-
late you upon your success
in getilng up caruatlon sup-
purls. I think that those I
liave bad from * ou are about
as perfect as anybody will be

OablP to make them. They
certainly fill my bill for an
Ideal carnation fcunport, a
thing I have been looking for
a long time. Wishing you
every success In the sale of
Tours truly, E. Asmus.

Don't delay in tying. There Is nothing like doing it
soon after planting. Some varieties. Daybreak rar-
tlrularly, soon sprawl over the bed and then tying is
dlfllcult to do and many shoots are broken. There are
several methods, but for quickness, neatntes. welfare
of the pUnt and stems, there Is nothing I have seen
equal to the "Model" wire support, and the very worst
is the old wooden stake. William Scott-

The Model Plant Stake Co.. Brooklyn, N. Y.

sue North 9th Street.
THERON PARKER. Mgr. Inventor and Patentee.

CARNATION PLANTS!

We have 8,000 POTTED PLANTS of Scott, Eldorado and McQowan,

which we will offer until sold at

$4.00 per 100.

500 for $15.00

1000 for $30.00

ADIANTUM CUNEATUM.

Fine plants, 2>^ inch pots, $4.00 per 100; 3^^ inch pots, $8 00 per 100;
4 inch pots, $10.00 per 100. Large plants, 1 inch pots, $12.50 per 100.

EDW. J. TAYLOR, Southport, Conn.

ManUoa th* riorlaU' Exetianc* wbtn wrtung.

1160

The F=i-ORISTs* ExcHKNce.

Palms Cheap

III. ill. No PriCM Price

|,ots hicli. leav'B per 10 perlW)

Arei-u I.iil<-Mcen8....2>« <>-» 2-3 »0:r> 13.00

» 10-12 :M .00 6.IK)

t l.l-li 3-t l.'.'O 11.00

4^ 18-20 H-4 l.liO l.UiO

Ai-f.-a Kiibro :i li--)2 3-1 70 6.00

i 15-18 3-1 1.5U 13.00

l.iiliinin lioi'bauica..3 10-12 4-5 .O.i .5.00

..4 1.W8 4-5 1.40 13 00

• • ..5 18-20 4-5 3.50 .32.0(1

Srul'orlbiaEleeau8..3 10-12 3-4 .80 7.00

..4 lii-IB 3-4 1.3" 13 00

»< •' ..5 20-24 3-4 2.75 25 00

Coryphn Ali~lralis..4 12-15 1-5 2 00 15.110

.. .• ..5 18-20 5-<> 4.00 3500

.' •• ..6 2ti-30 5-7 5 00 45 00

t'bniilHT«pslCxci-l»ii4 12-15 4-5 2 00 15.00

.5 1,<.J0 .Wl 4.00 :ii.no

These plants are all strong and ready for
larger pots. All orders must be accompanied
by the cash. Address all orders to

W. J. HESSER, PL&TTSMOUTH, NEB.

Ifentlon the Ploiisti' Exchanr« when wrltlnc

CHOICE FERNS

Full Bushy Plants for Jardinieres, p^^,^^

Pteris Ti'ciinila, 2-lnch $3.00

3j«lDcli 5U0

L.ygoiliuiii ScnndciiB, ainch 3.00

Mixed. 10 heat hardy snrte. 2 and S-lDch 4.U0

100 FeriiH, In 100 sorts, coriectly named, Id 3

ann J-lncli pots W.OO

100 Ferns, In lu Borts, pretty plants, In flats,

mailed 1-25

Peperoiiiia AriToliaaDd Argyrea, busby.

:Jlni:h., 3.1X1

»phrolepis BoHionleusis, etrong, 3-lncb. 5. 00
V2 " WashiuBtouienBiB. finest

new, bold grower, for decorators. 5-ln.-3 ft. , . 5.00

12do.,-l-Ii.ch - 2,tM)

6 do., nutUed, 2>^-in 1.00

Also strong from flats, for potting now,

100 rietnatiH Pnniciilaia. mailed 125

100 llcKOiiin Vernon, 6 varieties, mailed 1.25

Larefiilly packed. Casb with order.

JOHN H. LEY, Goodhope. Washington, D C.

BOSTON FERN kSS

and 10 Inch pots, at J50.0C. $75.00, and IllO 00 a 110.
CASH OR REFEKENCE PLEASE.

L H. FOSTER, i^l^^il Dorchester Mass.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

WASHINGTONIENSIS

The Giant of Neprholepiti

Ferns. StronfT pititits, trum
bench. G for IB 1; from 3J^ in.
pot8,4 fur«l ; free by mall.

LarKt' 1 inch pot plants, 3 feet high, 50 cts. each; J$5 per dozen.

LYGODIUM SCANDENS

The climbing fern, from flats,
3 and 4 iucli long, SI per 100.

n. STUIDER, Anacostia, ID.C.

Mpntlnn th<» Florlstn' Kxohange whpn writing

TRY SOMETHING NEW

In Vour 'Winter Flo-wering: Plants

ERICAS

All pot grown, wet with bud, handled aa easy as an Azalea
with similar treatment. Cash prices for October delivery.

Frtrn llelniilliera, 4 Inch f20.00 per 100; 1180.00 per 1000. 7 Inch $9.00 per doz.

»^nl<^«l^V^;,"Jl\,';^',.iba.4inch 18.00 ;; 150.00 ;; 6 ;; e.oo ;;

»• rotnea. 4 Inch 18.00 '■ 150.00 " 6 " 6.00

Keceriiihwlii^. 4 Inch »18.00 per 100; $150.00 perlOOO.

ii-. — 1 „ .. „ » ini^ii ....,,..,,... 1800 '' i5".l)0 '*

". '. f6.00 per doz.

('■iprf NNtnnn, 4 Inch.,

\Viliiioreaun, 6 Inch

Larger sizes and other varieties at reasonable prices.

H. D. DARLINGTON, Flushing Long Island, NEW YORK.

Mention the FlorlaU' Exchange when writing

While it's warm we siiip by FREIGHT

FOUnS m FEBUS

At lower rate

But EXPRESS CHARGE is your fate
When it's cold and you're too late.

'jCk\ rs/i

size Height
pot. inches.

Latania Borbonica..2 iu.
3 ..

..5 " 16-20
..6 " 18-23
..7 '• 20-24
..8 '• 28-30
..8 •' 28-34
.9 " 3(l-b6
U-18
5-T
8-10
I8-2.I
18-22
20--'5
34-3^
20-24
2.5-28
26-30
36-40

Vakietiks.

Cocos Weddeliana.
KentlaB.lmsreana.

Char,
leaves.

..5
..5

Kentia Forsleriana..5
..6

5-8
5-7
6-8
7-8
7-8
8 9
4-6
3-4
4-5
5-6
6-7
5-7
6-7
4-8
4-8
6-8
5-6

. — Price — ,
Each. Doz
$0 60
1 50
5 00
9 00
12 00
24 OU

$0 50
75

1 OO

2 00

2 60 30 00

3 00 36 OO

25
25

75
1 110

1 60

2 50
7'i

1 00

1 50

2 ,50

2 (0

2 00

3 00
7 211

12 110
18 00
30 1.0
7 20
12 110
18 03
30 00

MISCELLANEOUS.

VARIKTIKi.

Peperomia Argyrea,

v..iitTi»>. S'^^ ■ Price-.—,

ViEiKTits. poj Per doz. Per lOu

Cyrlomlum Falcatum 4 in. $2 (0

6 " 3 00

6 •' 6 (10

Biechnum "rlentalB 2 " 5(1 $4 00

Lomarla GIbha 4" 160 12 00

Pters Sfrrulala 2 " 50 4 00

PlerisUmbosa 6" 3 00 20 00

Nephroleois Exaltata 4 " 160 li CO

■■ ■• 6 " 2 00

Per doz.

2 in. pots $0 75

3 •• 1 60

" " 4 " fine plants.. 2 00

Dracaena Terminalis, 4 " fine plants.. 3 00
Dracaena Fragrans, 4 " ** .. OO

5 " " ..5 00

6 " " ..9 00

Size Height No. of . — Price — ,

pot. Inches, tiers. Each. Doz

Araucaria Excelsa..31n. 6-8 2-3 $0 60 $6 00

..4 ■■ 10-12 2-3 1 00 10 00

. .6 " 18-21 3-4 1 25 15 10

" ..7 " 36-38 8-7 2 50 30 00

Ficus Elastica 4" 1214 26 3 00

'■ 6 '• 16-18 60 6 00

" 8 " 1 00 12 00

JIVJ^.

size , Prion .

pot. Per doz. Per 100

NephrolepiiPectlnata 4 In. $150 $12 00

Nepnrolepis Phlilpensis .... 4 - 1 60 12 1,0
5 '• 2 00

ASPAR VCIIS—

AsparagugPlumosusNanus.. 2 " 50 4 00

•• .. 3 " 1 I'O 8 00

Asparagus Sprengerl 2 •' .60 4 00

Vaeietiks.

BOSTON FERNS

Extra large plants. In Sand 6 Inch pots, only r>0 eta.
each, ready for 8 and it im-li. Tnise are just wbat you
want for your Chrlfetiiias trade, or if kept for Spring
sales, will make you a handscnie protlf. Tiy them;
you won't be disappointed. Casli wlib order.

A. 1. BALDWIN, Newark, Ohio.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

T Ani? 17170111 POi.vsTiciniM

ilAuC r CIIJI WOLLASTOM

Is finer than Boston Fern, and useful for highest
grade of design work, ferneries, etc.; keeps fresh In
wa'er for 14 days an-l more. Planted between Smllax
Is very proBtable. Flret ftlze. young plant*. *4.0li a lUi) ;
second, »6li0a 100; third, JlO.Oila UK); specimen, fro jds,
18 In.. 50c. each; Jl la.. $1.00 tracb. Sample box, by
mall, containing ill plants In ahove sizes, ti nO.

Cultural directions on application Cash with order.

ALBERT KN&PPER, Frankfort, Phila , Pa.

We have a general assortment of two inch Ferns,
at $4.00 per hundred; $35.00 per thousand.

GEO. WITTBOLD, "««•«?.;!«., CHICAGO, ILL.

CLE!>IATIST.

Finn St p' Kx eh an ere

i^ht^n wrltlnir,

McFADDEN

KEEP

ON MY ADS.

YOUR EYE

IT WILL PAY YOU.

HERE'S IBlRGtIN FOR SOMEONE!

Small, perfect plants of

PandanusVeitchli;

Asparagus Sprengeri

Plants in ^ loch pots,
%i^.m per inn.

COCOS NUCIFERA

l''lne large plants. 35c. to 40c. eacli.
TII.LANDSIA. ORCHIDS, ZAMIAS,
CRINUMS, AGAVES. CANNAS, CALADI-
imlS. ANANASSA EUGENIA. ACROS-
TICHU.M, NEfHRObEPlS EXALTATA,
and othtr sto k for sale, or cxcliaDKC for lO.OLO
CALLASand FANCY CAI.ADIUJIS.

SOAR BROS .Little River. Florida.

M^'ntlon thp Flortstp' Kxchangp when writing.

FERNS. FERNS. I 'm^

This year we have a fine lot, all in the beet
poseible shape, a good variety and nice, bushy
stock, 2J4 in pots. $3.50 per 100; $30 OU per IWiO ;
packed in pots, 50 cts. per 100 extra, express
paid to New York.

H. WESTON SBRO., Hempstead, LL.N.Y.

Wpntinn th^ FlorlHtw' Exchange' wh^n writing.

FERNS FOR DISHES

strung. 2 and 2i/o in., $1 per 100 ; $27.60 per 1000.

Maranta Slassantceana (w'll sell
your fern nishei-), $6 110 oer l'«i; $40.>i.'per 1000

Asparajfns Plutnosus. strong, 2 in..
$4.5' ..nr lliO; $4 .110 per KKKI.

Gloire de Lorraine Begonia, 2 in.
potB, $2.60 a <ioz.; $:^6 h liiO : 3 in.. $3.50 a tioz.
Terms, cash or C. O. D.

C. MERKEL &. SON, Mentor, Ohio.

Mfntlnn th<» FlorlBts' ICxohRne** wh^n wrltlUK

F^» g^ HI ^H A fine assortment for florists
1^ f^ 1^ ^^ use. from 2>ii and 3 In. pots. Also

Selnginella EmnieMnnn, and Reticulata Aurea,

4'yperiiM Aliei'iiifoliuN. !$3.(>0 per lOU*
BABY l*KI,nK<»5iKrS, from 3 inch, |4 00 per 100;

fiom 4 Inch, strong. *S OO p*-r IW).
PEI,AR<iOMll *IS. In 6 best commerc'al var'e-

ttep. mixed. from 3 inch, J3 00 per lOC, an from -1 Inch,

}6.00 per lOU.

1. G. EISELE. - Philadelphia, Pa.

20th AND ONTAUK) STS.
Mention th*> FtArlstfj' Fxrhanee whf'n ^vrltlne.

SMALL FERNS

In choice assort men t. out of 2 and
'ZV-2 int:*» P(^t3, for $41,0 per 100.

Innn f*VPl aucu ln8and 7inch pots,
UUU UTbLAIVILn Hs flue as the best,
just rigbt for Cbribtmas, $6 and $9 per doz.
Cash, please. Satisfaction or money refunded.

GEO. A. RiCKHAM, *^'UrKo"i'/-.%iV(^r''

lim ui& Soslsmsis

4 ineb
I pots,g'Oi d
enoufjh for 5 incli, plants that ehouid
retail at from $1 UU to $1.60 each. 6')ct8.
each ; $6.li0 per doz. Quantity limited ;
order quick^ ^^

Kentla^imoreana \"Z.^.

We have a flue bl-ck of bushy little
Plants in i inch pots, about five leaves,
iust ritrht for center pieces, $1.03 per
doz.; $3"). 00 per 100. Other sizes, send
for price list.

The handsomest decorative plant in
cuuivation. $6.00 a UKl; $40.00 a IPOO.

Aline 1b the Genuine Htock.

FRED. C.BECKER, Cambridge, Mass.

1730 CAMBRIDGE ST.

GleaD Tliilly Paiois Glieap

FOR CASH. TO MAKE ROOM.

*I5£lJj!l5!£!i!5-$^o.oo°k m^' " '"■ '"*'''•
Kgntia ForstBriana-|Y;, ,;';„ p,;!,"- ^^ '°- '"sf,

Araiirnna Fyr^nlca ^ t*' •* t'erp, 60 cts each.
araubiiriii t»CBisa-i (jg,, gj ^^^ ^^^^

Asparagus Piuitiosus Hanus-^ ' " ■ ^Jj?/ » JJiJi

o in.. $;;o.uu a iOj. Good plants.

Pandanus Veitdiil-^n'"... r„l'k °""' """'*'•

I study topleitHe every pnirou and pack careful-
ly In lighi boxeu. I euarantee entire satisfaction
and big value for the money. We have three eApreas
coropantea, Adams. American and U. S. Please say In
your order by what express company you want shipped.

CHAS. T. SIEBERT, Sta. B, Pittsburg, Pa.

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Pingree Carnations ^s'^o^o'

plants left. Extra larye, flrst-ciaas
stock. ThH lot for $10.(10 or $5.00 per 100.
Cut Caruatlons in any quantity
supplied ar. auy rime. Telegraph or
tti-lephnne for tn-rlHy's prices.

Adiantum Cuneatum 'i^°t

tion for potting on. 3 inch, $4.00 per
ion; 3 inch. S8 0 i per iro.

, We are HEAD-
^ ' QUARXERS for

thisraoBt beautiful of all Adiantums:

2 inch pots $10,00 per 100

3 inch pots, $3.n0 per doz : 20.00 per 100

4 inch pots, 6.00 per doz.; 40.00 per 100
h inch pots, 9.(10 per doz.
fi inch pots. 15.00 per doz.

DjkJkiMM Cahmm Oneof our lead-
DOSlOn rernS in^ specialties.

2 incli pots, for stock, $5.00 per 100;
$40.00 per 10: 0. AH large sizes on hand
for immediate shipment. Send for
price list.

Fine

large

,60 per doz.

MlVAfI FaVIIC for Fern Dishes,
miACU rCIIIO ane selection of

the hardiest va' if ties, $'^00 ner 100;
$40 0(1 per 1000. Kern Spores, 50c.

and $1 ftf> per tra'le pkt.

ntfl^lsmOII Perslcum Gigantenm
UJbiaillCil splendid stock of aa-
Roried colors. 3 inch, $100 per doz.;
$7.' Oner 100

Cocos Weddeliana ''.^^^^'.z

surpassed ; line stocky plants, from 3
Inch por«. $->('n p. r dnz.: ^l.'V.Oiiper inn.

PlumoBUB Nanus,

_ out6triDg8,8 to 12 ft.

long", iu auy quantity at any time,
50c. each.

Asparagus

EMERSON C. McFADDEN

U.S. Exotic Nurseries,

SHORT HILLS, H.J.

Telephone -.
10 B short nibs

m

HEADQUARTERS FOR

Palms and Ferns.

Fine, clean home grown stock; trrown cool
Give us a trial order and be CONVINCED.

J. B. HEISS. V^%,l^x%'^? Dayton, Ohio.

SEMI FOR I'UICK I.KT.

LATANIA BORBONICA

4 Inch pots $2.50 per doz; $20.00 per 100.

5 " 4-75 " 35.00 '*

6 " 9.('0 '* 7000 "

7 '* 12.5 each and fine specimen

plants from $6.00 and upwards.

Areca Liicescens, fine plants from $5.00 upwards.
Heniia Belinorennn and Forsteriana—

4 In. pots, $35 00 per UKl ; 5 In. pots. $50 to $75 per IPO ;

6 In. pots, II.Oll to $1.'^ eacb; 7 In. pots, $1.75 to

$2 00 eacb ; larger plants, well grown, from $2.50 and

upwards.
Pbceiiix vecliiinta,4 U,. pots. 25c. each. $20 per 100;

5In. pots. 40c. eacb, $35.00 per 100; 6 In. pots. 60c. each,

$55.00 per lOu ; 7 In. pots, $1.25 each.
Phipnix CannrienHiM. Riipicola and Recli-

iinta. fine specimen plants, from $3.U0to $5 00 each.
CocoH Weddeliana, from 2 In. poi-s, fl.50perdoz.
CCDUC Fine assortment, 2i4 In pots, $3.00 per lUO;
rCnnO 3 m. pots, $6.00 per lUO.

Nephrolepit* Compncla Naua^

3 In pots, $8.00 per 100.

ASPARAGUS Ur,'^&%: l»°i,.^°'*' *"" " '"^
JOHN BADER, Troy Hill. Allegheny, Pa.

h. D. TELEPHONE 872.
Mention the Florlatfl' Exchange when writing.

November 18, 1899.

Thb F=lorists' Exchange.

NOTES BY THE WHY.

New Haven, Conn.— Smith T. BrafUe.v
made a strike tliis season witli tbe hardy
blue aster, the Yale students being ever
read.v for a blue flower. The hardihood
of this aster is established wlien it sur-
vived the severe frosts of last Winter.
The usual chrysanthemum show will not
be given, plants being not so good as
usual; owing to much building they are
late.

John Doughty, at the .1. E. Hubinger
place, has a fine display of chrysanthe-
mums, Frank Hardy being "particu-
larly good. The crown bud is .seldom
retained and the crooked neck fault is
overcome. A con.servatory arranged
with speiimen ferns having a fen- line
chrysanthemums carelessly interspersed
has a pleasing effect.

Wali.i.ngford, C!onn.— G. H. Rowden
and wife have safely returned from a trip
to the old world, after a sojourn of forty
years in this busy mart. Wr. Howden is
more than everconvinced that this is the
land of sunshine, although he was pretty
well roasted on the other side.

Hartford, Conn.— Geo. .S. Osborn, on
a recent date, issued 1,000 neatly gotten
up Invitations for a private view, and
the chaste arrangement of specimen
plants with .Japanese lanterns strung
overhead called ff)rth exclamations of
admiration from the crowds that took
advantage of the invite.

John Coombs is a little too far out. but
his store is always radiant with color,
and is kept well supplied with a choice
stock. His violets are the finest in the
neighborhood.

SpRiNOFiELD.MASS.-Mark.^itken is cut-
ting fine Modesto, Golden Trophy, Vivi-
and-Morel, Queen and Golden Wonder.
•JldCallingfordiiis yet good, and .Slirini])-
ton is another first-class red. MavHower
is coming in excellent shape. Mr."Aitken
tells nie he cut ami sold ^'.-^OO good
blooms in two weeks, and sold thein at
retail at a paying figure, t'arnations are
in crop and in demand. OS seedlings he
has a cross (McGowan X ftcott) second
year on trial, that shows up well. Tidal
Wave is largely grown here ; Mr. P.urfitt,
the grower, claims it is one of the best
pinks for early u.se, as when it goes off
color, which is usuall.v late in Spring,
and is its only fault, Scott is in full crop
and takes its place.

HoLvoKE, Mass.— Theprevalence of fog
and damp has affected such varieties as
Helen Kloodgood; hardly a bloom but
what is spoiled. H.Sinclair tells me this
is the first instance where they have lost
so many blooms. Ivory is the cleanest
bloom of the whites. A white sport from
Glory of the Pacific makes a Hue pot
plant. Golden Trophy is a better plant
for pots than as a specimen bloom. .\
yellow seedling (Peter Kay X Sunder-
bruch) is a noble flower: a fine exhibi-
tion variety. Mrs. Geo. -Magee is a pretty
pink. Carnation Knipress is looking
grand, a bench in boom being the finest
I have seen. The plants are not dis-
budded but the center bud is picked out.
Mr. Howland considers this the finest
crimson yet sent out.

BuooKi.iNE, Mass.— Jas. Quinn reports
this the best commencement for many
seasons. His stock of handsome ferns is
very low, sales having been phenomenal.
Well-grown stock is easily disposed of,
Mr. Quinn.

F. E. Palmer is kept bus.y with orders
for decorations. Miss Vass is rushing
out .iardinieres. the filling of which is a
specialty with her. W. E. Doyle has some
line decorations on hand. I met .Mr.
.Murphy, who had just returned from
completing a big job, where he was
heljied out by suggestions from about
three hundred college girls.

That exquisite variet.v, C. M. Hovey,
one of the choicest carnations sent into
Boston by E. Eoeber. Ipswich, is handed
exclusively by .Mr. Doyle, who finds the
sale beyond the supply.

M. B. Bunker would like to see another
Dewey time just now, while chrysanthe-
mums are so plentiful. The decorations
at the Touraine during the visit of the
gallant .Admiral were unqiue — the result
of Mr. Bunker's best efforts. T. F. Gal-
vin reports as large a sale of the I.,aw>'on
carnation as at this time last year. The
blooms illuminate the handsome store
andcatchalleyes. Orders for rooted cut-
tings are pouring in and a phenomenal
sale is anticipated ere the time for distri-
bution arrives. Mr. Mc.Manus, the buyer
tor Mr. Galvin, and who is much inter-
ested in their Cuba plantation, tells me
little has been done in palm planting up
to the present. W. M.

1161

Pittsburg:.

The Market.

Trade for the week was satisfac-
tory; a little more funeral work doing.
If the weather gets more wintry, which
it now promises, it will help trade con-
siderably, and shorten up stock some-
what, for there is anabundaneeof every-
thing and much of which is going to
waste. American Beauty is about the
only rose for which there is a good de-
mand; prices are from ,14.00 to fS.OO per
dozen, retail, for good stock. Chrysan-
themums are Hue at present, good ones
being in fair demand, but they bring less
than cost of production. Carnations
are plentiful, particularly white ones.
Club Meeting.

The November meeting of the Flor-
ists'CIub, held last week in the store room
of the Pittsburg Cutflower Company,
was well attended, and all arrangements
were made for the reception and dance
to be held November 23 at Cyclorama
Hall. It was decided to allow members
to bring their friends, but thev must se-
cure invitations for them through the
secretary of the club a day or two before
the reception takesplace. Thecommittee
will gladly accept donations of cut-
flowers and plants tor the decoration of
the hall.

M. C. Dunlevy spoke on the annual
meeting of the State Horticultural So-
ciety, which takes place about the middle
of next January, and stated that the
Fruit Growers' Association of .\llegheny
County, of which he is also a member,
had extended an invitation to Chesociety
to meet in Pittsburg, which was ac-
cepted. He wanted the Florists' Club to
take an interest in the matter of making
arrangements, etc.. for the occasion. On
motion it was decided that a committee
of two be appointed to confer with the
fruit growers. It is many years since
the State Society met in our vicinity,
and as it holds a two days' session, also
an exhibition of fruits and flowers, it
certainly behooves the members of the
Florists' Club to take an active interest
and make some display.

Show In Schenley Park.

The chrysanthemum show in Schen-
ley Park conservatories is the talk of the
town; everybody goes there, and it is
worth going to see several times, for the
exhibition in general is better than any
to be seen elsewhere. Supt. Falconer
claims almost 400 varieties, flowers of
all sorts, from the very smallest to fine
blooms. A little corner devoted to odd
shaped kinds is very attractive. It is
really surprising what results have been
achieved in a public place where so much
else has to be looked after.

Supt. W. K. Smith, of the Botanical
Gardens, AVashington, is a guest of Supt
Falconer. Mr. Smith came all the way
from home to visit the chrysanthemuiu
show, as he has for several years, and,
as he expresses himself, it is worth a
person's while to come here from any
quarter of the globe to see our grand dis-
play. E. C. Keine.man.

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J. K. ALLEN,

Wholesale Commission Dealer In

CUT FLOWERS

57 W. 'iSth Sireel, New York.

Orders by mall or telegraph promptly attended to.
Teleplione, i67 Madison Square.

Fine ROSES and CARNATIONS. Specialties.

W. S. ALLEN,

17 West 28th St., New York.

Correspondence Solicited.

BLAUVELT & GUTTMAN,

36 W. 27th St.. NEW YORK.

lolesale Mm Florists

ConslRomente of first-class stock Bollclted.

Orders by mall or telegraph receive the beet of

atcenttuQ. t^~'PMOKB 1J'.1J MadUon Sq.

CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE

404-412 E. 34lh St . N Y., near Ferry.
Open every MornlDg at 6 oTloct a. a. for the

Sale of Cut Flowers.

Thlfl l3 not a commlB^lon honee ; the market

conjlfits of Individual stands.

■Wall Space for .idvertlslng Purposes to Rent.

J. DONALDSON, SECRETARY

MICHAEL A. HART,

Wholesale & Gommission Florist,

44 W. 29th St., New York.

Telephone, 325 Madison Sq.

All kinds of Koees, Vloleta and Carnations a

Specialty.

ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.

JULIUS LANG,

Wholesale Florist

63 WEST 30tll ST.

OOBIlrnmenta Solicited. NEW YOMK.

FRANK MILLANG,

Wholesale Commision Dealer in

CUT FLOWERS

408 E. 34th St.. NEW YORK CITY.

Cut Flower Exchange.

Telephone Call, ti99 lUadinon 8qnare.

MOORE, HENrZ& NASH,

WHOLESALE

Commission Florists,

J^ocatffd In Salesroom of the
New York Cut Flower Co.

1 19-121 W. 23d St., New York.

Telephone 2»» 18tli Kt.

THE NEW YORK GUT FLOWER GO.

119-121 West 23d Street,

112-114 West 24th Street.

I»'.6pliote 732 18th. NEW YORK

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders

Carnation! Roses

John I. Raynor,

49 West 28th St.,

Telephone m«... \/«_i,

1B95 Madison Square. iNew YOrK.

Violets Valley

HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES

Beauties, Meteors, Brides anfl Bridesmaids are the leaders.

The lilKliest ^r^ £^ "W^- T_ >-a ^%^ taand . . .

Krade of . • . ^m ^t^^ ^»^" ^"^" ^^"^ ~~~

r-m -KT T X^ CSft A specialtv.

JAMES McMANUS, ,:>9^T^iS±°ll»^re. 50 W. SOth St.. NEW YORK

"Always Ready to Receive Fine Stock."

VIOLETS W- H. GUIMTnER, carnations
ROSES Wholesale Florist, ORCHIDS

30 West 29th St., New York.

WALTER F. SHERIDAN,

Wholesale Commission Dealer in C/UT l~*LONVEIvS

39 W. 28th STREET, NEW YORK.

Receiving Extra Quality AM. BEAUTIES and all other varieties of Roses.
TELEPHONE 902 MADISON SQUARE. .^ CARNATIONS.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Names and VarleUsa

Mention the Florists' Kxcbaii£e when wrltlDE.

A. Bkadty, fancy- special..

" extra

No.l

" Culls & ordinary..

Bride

Bridesmaid

Hoste

Jacqueminot

K. A. Victoria

La France

Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Plerpont Morgan...

Nlphetos

Papa Gontier

Perle

Souv. deWootton

ORCHIDS— Cattleyas

Cypripediums

Dendrobium formosum..

" others

C Inf'r grades, all colors..

M (White

c Standard J Pink

S Varieties I Ked

•- ( Yel.&Var..
~ •Fancy— ( White

■-(•The highest J P'°'^

W grades of i Ji*^" ••••

C3 standard »ar) \. Yel.& Var. . .

t_ Novelties

Adiantdh

asparaodb

CALI.A8

Chrysanthemums, ordinary
Chrysanthemums, fancy....

Hyacinths

Lilies

Lily of the Valley

Mignonette— ordinary

*' fancy

N AHOI88U8

SUILAX

Violets

Violets, special

New York Boston

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,76

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Baltlmort

Nov, 7. 1899

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1.50 to
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2J.00 to
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4.00 to
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16 00 to

,40 to
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6.0i
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4.011

4.01
4 0

,76
1,2.
1.2

1.2.T

1.3.^
3.11
3.01
3.11
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Butfalo

Nov. 15, 1899

,00 to 36.00
00 to 20.00
00 to 15 00
UO to 5,00

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.60 to
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6 00
6.00

3. 110
3 00
4.00

,75
1.50
1,60
1,50
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2 .50
2.. 50
2.60
3.50

VIOLETS MY SPECIAITY!

Sold at Wholesale on ComiiitNHion.
ConHiffunients of (aood VioleiH So-
licited. Send for Shipping TncH.
Prompt Returns Made Weekly.

GEORGE SALTFORD, 50 w^st 29th St.,

Telephone 1304 u c uu vnou

Madteun Square. wtmr tv/kiv.

Fkank H. Teahntilt. Chaklks Schenck.

TRAENDLY & SCHENCK,

Wholesale Florists,

33 W. 2Sth St. and CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE,

NEW YORK.

Telephone, 270 Madison Sq.

^F "Consignments Solicited.

JOHN YOUNG,

Wholesale Florist

ei WEST 28th ST.,

NEW YORK.
CYCAS PALM LEAVES Alway. ch pand.

CUT FLOWERS, STRICT LY WHOLESALE

, 19 Boerum Place, BROOKLYN, N. Y.
Open to receive Conslnnmeuts of
CHOICE F1.0WEKS at any time.

YOUNG & KUCENT,

Wholesale Florists,

SUPERB VIOLETS,

Orchids, Kosea, Carnations,

42 W. 28th St., New York City.

Telephone 2065 Madison Sq.

HICKS & CRAWBUCK.
Wholesale Commission Florists,

108 LIVINGSTON ST.,

Consignments Solicited, BROOKLYN, N,Y

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stocii see onr Correspondence Oolnmns.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee tbelr accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

Asparagus Plumosus

Chrysanthemums

Mignonette

Brides

'Maids

American Beauties

WELCH BROS.

PROPRIETORS

CITY HALL GUT FLOWER MARKET,

15 PROVINCE St. 9 Chapman pl.

Kaiserins

Meteors

Carnots

Violets

Valley

Carnations

Can furnish at short notice. Prices according to quality of goods. Long Distance Telephone. 2161 and 2071 .

DUMONT & CO.. 1

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY. 1

5o. 1806 FUbert St., FlillAdelpUA. 1

'PHONB, 8933 D. II

We have a fine
grade of evcry-
tliing in market
at present.

Send us a Trial
Order and we
will do the rest.

t

EDW. C. HORAN,

47 West 28th Street,

Telephone,

leph<
421

Madison Sq.

NEW YORK.

CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE.

Receiving Daily

Fine

PRES, CARNOT

KAISERINS,

METEORS,

BEAUTIES,

Etc.

Wholesali Florists,

;aiinations,

IRlDEtMAIM.

JOBBERS M

FLORISTS

SUPPLIES

FLORISTS' VASES.

Ilortlcattaral AactlosMra.
64 Hawlbv Strbbt. BOSTON

FRED. EHRET,

Wholesale Florist

1403 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE,
PHILADELPHIA.

WM. J. MOORE,

Wholesale Florist,

36 South 16th St., Phila., Pa.

Consignments ol First-class Slock Solicited

Valley In qnantlty. T lephone connection.

Mention tke Florist.' Excbanxe when wrltlDB,

November 18, 1899.

The Plorists* Exchange.

1163

Headquarters in Western Kew York

— roK —

ROSES, GABNATIOliS

And all kinds ot Seasonable Flowers.

WM.F. HASTING, wholesale
481 Washington Street, Commission

Buffalo. N. Y. Flof'«l

Also Dealer in Florists' Supplies A Wire Designs.

GEO. M. MOSS,
Wholesale Florist

32 Soutti 17th St, PHIUDELPHIA, PA.

liODg Distance Thone, 14330 D.

ConilnmientA of choice B08E8, CARN ATI0K8,

VIOLETS BOllclted.

Fine VALLEY Id stock at all times.

LEO NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist I

N.W.Cor. 13th and Filbert Sts.

Philadelphia.

Lone Distance
Phone 3-45-94 D.

C»uisuB«BtB of Cbolee Tftlify and Rmm Sollcltfd.

EDWARD REID,

Wholesale Florist

1626 Ranst«ad St.. PHILADELPHIA.

Bet. Market and CtieBtnut Bte.

ALL CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON.

Telbphonb 3966 A.

BASSETT & WASHBURN,

Wlioleaale Dealers and Qrowere of

CUT FLOWERS

76 WABASH AVE., CHICAQO, ILL.
• Greenhouses at Hinsdale, III.

U D. Tbone at Cllcagq, Main 223.

L. D. Thone at Hinsdale, No. 10.

KENNIGOTT BROS. GOMPANy.

Wholesale Cnt Flowers

42 and 44 E. Randolph Street,

CHICAGO, ILL.

WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY.

WIETOR BROTHERS,

BTTOOXB80B8 TO

ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO.,

Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers

OFFICrS Ain> SALBSBOOH,

61 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO.

Headquarters for AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

FLORIST

1322 Pine Street,
ST. LOUIS, MO.

C. A. KUEHN,

WHOLESALE FLORIST,

1122 Pine St., St. Lonis, Mo.

1 COnPLETE LINE OF WIRE DESIGNS.
Uantlon tlv« Floiiata' Exoluuiffft when wrltlnc.

REINBERG BROS.

WHOLESALE GROWERS OF ^e can fill all orders on short notice

Ci;^ with all leading varieties of ROSES

I I X FJb |^%«A«^M^ ■"<' CARNATIONS. We arc Headquar-

U L I I O W C r 9 ters for FINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

^°°o°f°g'l»7s. salesroom, 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL

600,000 FEET
OF CLASS.

flSPUBflliD!! PLDiSDIi VHiS

"V^. H. ELLIOTT,

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND, ^^^'^^^^^^^^

CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

No. 67 Bromfleld St. and 18 Chapman Place, BOSTON, MASS.

CUT STRINGS, 8 to 10 ft
long, 50c. per string.

Shipped to any part of the country.

McKELLAR & WINTERSON,

'Wholesale Commission Jobbers

in Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturers of Wire Work.

46, 47, 49 WABASH AVENUE, - - CHICAGO, ILL.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

NuDea and Varletlaa

A. BiAUTT, fanoy— special.

' " extra

No.l

" Culls & ordinary

Bride

Bridesmaid

Hoste

2 Jacqueminot

S K. A. Victoria

O La France

Oe Mermet

I Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan.

NIphetoe

Papa Oontler

Perle

Souv. de Wootton

OROHI DS— Cattleyaa

Cypripediuma

Dendroblum formosum..

others

r Inf'r grades, all colors.
M ( White ....

e Standard 1 Pink

O Varibtiks) Red

— ( Yel.&Var.

g •Fanot— ( White....

^ (The hlKhest \ J'"'*

<B (Trades of l58d..„...
C3 rtandardvar) ( Tel.&Var.

l^ Novelties

AdI ANTUH

Abparaocs

CALLA8

Chrysanthemums ordin'y
CHKysANTHEMUMS, fancy.

Hyacinths

Lilies

Lilt OF THE Valley

MiONONBTTB— ordinary. . . .

" fancy

Nakcissds

Umilax

V iolbtb

Violets — special

31.00— 35. W
15. 00-25. 0(1
18.00— ;2.0(
4.00- 6.0(
3.00— 5.ai
?.00— 6.00

Chicago

^ov. 15. '9(1

3.00— 5.0(

3.00— 5.00

3.00— 4.0(

35.00-W.0(
12.00—15.01

b'l— .76
1.00- 1.60
1.00— 1.6(1
l.OC- 1.60
1.00- 1.60
3.00— 3.01
3.00— 3.00
3.00— 3. a
2.00— 3.00

"75— i'.iii

50.00—76,00
8.00—12.00
4.00— 8.00

13.00-25.00

12.00-15. 0(

2!66— 4!66

....— 2.00

10.00—16.00

.60- .76

... — i.a

St. Louis

Nov.l3,'9«

Clndnnatl

Vov. 14, '99

J5.00-80.0(
15.00—20.00
8.00-13.51
4.00— 5.00
3.00— 4.0('
3.00— 4.0(1

3.00- 5.00

2.00- 4.0(i
3.00— 4.00

.75- I.a
....- 1.5(
....- 1.51
....- 1.50
....- 1.5(
2.00- 2.5(
3.00- 3.5(
2.00- 2,5
2.00— 3.60

!!!."— i!6(

50.00-75.01

.5!66-13!6l
15.00-26.0(

4.00- 6.00

....— 4.0(1

13.50-15.0(1

....— .50

.60- .76

to, 00-23. 0('
16, 00-31). 0(

3,00- 4.01
3.00- 4.0(i

3.00- 6.0(

00—3.00

.73— 1.01
1.00— 1,61
1.00- 1.6'
1.00— 1.26

2!6o- 3!(Xi
2.00- 3.01

3.00- 3.0(

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5.00-
12.50-

■ S,0(
15. 0(

....- 4.00

....— 3.0(1

10.00-12.00

.75- 1.00

Milwaukee

Nov. 13 '99

18.00-25.01
12,60— 16. C('
8,00— 10.0(
4,00— 6,0(
4 00— 6.01
4.00— 6.0(

.00- e.a

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3.0c- 5. a

1.60-
1.60-
1.50-
1.60-

10.0)-
4,00-
16.00-

- 1,00

- 1.01

- 1.0

- 1,01

- 1,0

- 3,0(

- 2.CI

- 3.0(

- S.Oli

- V.ii

-60,00
-12.60
-10. 0('
-26. 0(

15.C0-18.0O
...— .5'
...- l.OL

Pittsburg

Nov. 13, '99

W. 00-31. 01
14,00—18,00
10 00—12,01
5,00— 8,00
2,00— 6,00
2,00- 6,00

3,00- 6,0.

2.00- 4.00

60- .76
.60- .76
,60- .76
1,2s- 3,0(1
1,25— 2,0(
1.25- 2.01
1.25- 2.0(

■!75- i!(K
!5, 00-50, 00

S'OO- sicK
10,00— 15, 0(
3,00- 4,00

3.01- 4,01

13.00-15.00

.50- .76

.,,.— 1.00

Toronto

Nov. 7, '99

1,00-
1,00-
1,00-

-16lOO
-10.00

- 5.00

- 6.00
-6. On

- 4,00

1.00-
1.00-
l.OO-

1.00-
l.OO-

.75-
1,00-
1,00-
1.00-

a!o6-

2,00-

2.00-
2,00-
2.00-

.60-

-■o.oo-
4.00-

.50-
6.00-

10,00-
.40-

4,00

6,no

4,00

4,00
6.00
35,00

1,10
• 2,00

■ 3.00
2.00

3!6o

■ 3.00

■ 3.00

■ 3.00
3,00

■ 1,50
■50.00

■ 8.00

■ 6,00
15,00

■15,00
■ ,60
• .75

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock aee oar Oorrespondence Oolamns.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

ALL XHE CHOICESX VARIETIES IN

CHBYSANTHEMUMS

First Class Flowers. A1 Stock.

IVe are the Distributing: Agents of tbe Largest, Best and Most
Reliable Gro^rers In tbls vicinity.

GET ACQUAINTED WITH US AND OUR PRICES.

We are receiving Extra Quantities of AMERICAN BEAUTIES, ROSES, CAR-
NATIONS, VALLEY, VIOLETS, SMILAX, ASPARAGUS, Etc. WILD SMILAX
always on liand.

PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO.,

LIMITED

705 Penn Avenue,

PITTSBURG, PA.

Mention th** F*lnHatw' Flxchflnge when writing.

HOLTOM I lUHKEL CO.,

WHOLESILE FLORISTS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Manulacturert et Wire Dailgnt.

457 Milwaukee St. MILWAUKEE, WIS.

'Plu.ne Main 874, T. O. Box lirj.

See
Advertisement,
Page 1164.

Violet eiore

Statiooiiiy for Floiists.

Every florist in tlie land sliould have a
complete supply of printed matter wliere-
with to conduct his business in befitting
style. We have the largest outfit in
America devoted solely to horticultural
printing, and we understand the wants
of the trade. Below we quote two com-
bination offers and would be pleased to
supply you.

00 Combination offer
•— includes.,

250 Noteheada, 5!^x8!^ ina.
350 Envelopee, 8ize6^.
S50 Blllheada, 7 ins. wide, 6^ inl. d«ep.
260 Buainesi Cards, 2^x4H Inl.
250 Tagi, size 2^x6>i ins.
Cash with order. Delivered F. O. B., N. T.

$5.22

$

1f\ 00 Combination offer
^» — includes....

500 Notelieads, 6Hj8H ins.

500 Envelopes, size 6^^.

600 Billheads, 7 ins wide, 5% ins, deep.

500 Monthly Statements. 5^x8^ ins.

500 Business Cards, 2^4,y4^ ins.

600 Tags, 2!4x554 Ins.

One Bay Book. ( If these are not wanted

One Ledger. ) subtract $1.60.

Cash with order. Delivered F. O. B., N. Y.

PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE YOU ORDER.

Write plainly and send " copy " for
each article wanted.

Noteheads will be furnished in smooth
writing paper with ruled lines. Linen
paper, ruled or unruled, can be had in-
stead if so ordered.

Envelopes are full commercial size and
of good quality.

Billheads will be furnished as above,
but size 8}^ ins. wide and i% ins. deep
will be substituted when so ordered.

Cards are of good quality and ample
proportions.

Day Book and Ledger are large enough
for ordinary purposes. Ledger is in-
dexed and will hold 900 accounts. ,

Special designs, trade marks, etc., en-
graved to order. A rose, violet, or other
flower can be printed on your letterheads
and billheads, plain or in color, to order.

The quality of all the above work is
guaranteed.

We can forward any of these combina-
tion offers with advantage to the pur-
chaser, but it will not pay from a
distance to order a single item on
account of the express charges.

Address all orders to

I.T. DELAMIREPTG. SPUB. GO. Ltd.,

p. O. Box 1697 New York.

1164

The FLORISTS' Exchange.

k^^^%/%^%^*'%'%^%'%^*'*'^'*'^^''

AMERICAN
..BEAUTIES

The New Rose

k«^'»^^^'%^

pjHILADELPHIA Beauties are renowned for their
* unexcelled quality. Tliis Rose is a specialty with
us, as we handle fully half the cut that comes to this
market. We are therefore able to give you satisfac-
tion in quality, quantity and price.

LIBERTY.

Having- made arrangements with Robert Scott & Son to handle
their entire stock of cut flowers this season, we will now be
able to offer our customers a choice selection of cut blooms
of this superb Rose, LIBERTY. No live, up-to-date florist
should be without this valuable acquisition.

We have the most successful growers consigning to us, and
can assure you the Best Selected Stock. Our facilities, since
making the recent improvements, are unsurpassed by any house
in the United States. Your orders will receive prompt and
careful attention.

sh:;trio^e%re'U"t7a5'er,"f CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Including tbe Latest Novelties.

Tea Roses, Carnations, Valley, Orchids, Violets, Smilax, Plumosa, Sprengeri, Etc., we have in

abundance at all times. Wild SmllaX, CalaX, FemS and MOSS always on hand.
With orders carefully packed in our new style extra light shipping boxes, which save expressage, we feel that you will favor us with a
continuance of your patronage.

SAMUEL S. PENNOCK, Wholesale Florist,

!--1.**--l ^-1

.(_JI

N/V/^

■FRI

Until further notice this establishment will be
open from 6 A. M. to II P. M.

HHI

l-HI>^,

V^-

th» IHorlata' TCxrhanve wb*n wrltlnv

LONG'S

FLORAL

ART CATALOGUE

A Promoter of Out=of=Town Trade.

Its 16 pages include Illustrations of 96 Arrangements with priced lists, in a manner
that makes all clear to customers. Firm imprint added. Low priced in quantity.
Sample Copy, 20 cents in stamps.

DANIEL B. LONG, Publisher. Buffalo, N. Y.

W«ntloB tlio Worl»t«' Hl«ch*ng» whww written

COMMERCIAL

VIOLET,

CULTURE

By B. T. GALLOWAY,

I
I

c-

A Treatise

on the
Growing and

Marketing

ol Violets for

Profit.

ONE MAN SAYS .

^ " Your boxes are by far the finest I have ever used."

4 OTHERS SPEAK IN SIMILAR STRAINS.

STKR"

Chief of the Division of Vegetable Physiology and Pathology, U. S. Dept. of Agriculture.

The Work is Thoroughly Practical and Discusses Fully :

Varieties and their Origin.

Localities where the Crop is likely to Prove Profitable.
Requirements for Success.

Construction of Houses and Frames.
Manures and Fertilizers. Heating Houses and Frames.

Picking, Bunching and Marketing. Soils and their Preparation.

Propagation, Selection, Planting, Watering, Cleaning and Feeding.
Diseases and their Treatment.

Insect Enemies and Methods of Combating Them.

Cost of Producing the Crop. Profits, Etc
Including \V(,)rkinj; Drawiii^^w uf Model Violet. Housch;
I'lnnw for ('oinplfte Healiiij; Systems; I'hnl. .y:raplih
.Showing iMi'tlioilH f>f IlniHlliriK Snil, rr*-|»ariiiK tin-
BfdH, Bunching tlu' Flowers. i'ackinii'fni-Shiiinierit. Ele,

Superbly Illustrated with upward of
60 plates, plans and diagrams, etc.

NuuieroiiH lIluHtralionH whowinj; tlie cliaracter uf tlu* more inipoi-inut diseaseH are alwu given.
£leR:ant1y printed on beavy woodcut paper, and

bound in flexible covers of royal purple c]4»t]i and

i{:old ; 224 pajfCH, Hiuall octavo. I'rlce, postpaid, 91.50.

2 DUANE STREET,
NEW YORK.

A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. & PUB. CO., Ltd ,

•^ty- Iff (.;tii suftjily any iinok or inugazinr, mi imitliT i\ hen- iinhUslt>-iL 'V^

CUT FLOWER BOXES

Are made of smooth, clear, clean toard.
Are strong and cheap

Send for Illustrated Xist.

EDW/ARDS & DOCKBR,

MANUFACTURERS,

16 & 18 N. 5th St. and 501 Commerce St.,

PHIIvADELPHIA, U.S.A.

—m Mention Ihe Florl.ti' Exehanire when wrltlnr.

November 18, 1899.

The Florists'

rXCHHNGE.

1166

Knoxville, Tenn.

A Killing Frost.

The first killing iroot this seaeou
arrived on the 5th inst., the thermometer
falling to 20 degrees. Mucli to the satis-
faction of the Horiste, all outside flowers
are gone. Business oontinues very good.
There has been a very large sale of chrys-
anthemum blooms so far this year.
Private Views.

The Chrysanthemum Society of
Knoxville has been merged into the (lower
parade of the annual carnival, so there
is no regular show held now, but the two
leading florists, Messrs. Crouch and
Baum, have exhibitions of their own at
their respective stores. Mr. Crouch
opened his on the 1st. and had a very
handsome display. All the flowers ex-
hibited were fine; those worthy of
special mention being: Mme. Ediiiond
Roger, Mme. Georges Bruant, Mme. A.
Brun, Julia Scaramanza, Mile. Lucie
Faure, Mm . Ferlat, N. C. !S. Jubilee, Fee
du Champseur, Mrs. F. A. Constable, Mrs.
O. P. Bassett, Eclipse. Silver Wedding,
Yellow Mayflower, Thornden, G. W.
Childs, Glory of the Pacific, Lady Fitz-
wygram. Miss .Minnie AVanamaker, The
Yellow Fellow, Mrs. H. Weeks. Mr.
Crouch's pink seedling, named for him, is
certainly a grand flower and was uni-
versally admired.

Charles Baum opened his displav on
the 14th. H. F.

Buffalo.

Market News.

A fair but not large petty trade,
miscellaneous in character, with no
noticeable or unusual feature, is now on
at the stores. Some days recently have
seen a good call tor violets, and the
supply low. Flowers in general are
plentiful enough ; $2.50 to f3 per dozen
is the highest price obtained for best
ordinary grades of chrysanthemums at
retail. There is no general local flower
Bhow here this year, and we have not
heard of individual ones. The.v seem not
needed, except for butting, against the
large affairs when given.

Wedding bells still chime for the craft.
The last heard was on the nuptials of
William John Legg, who was married
on Wednesda.T of last week to Miss
Ionian Hunter Reeves.

Wm. Scott is taking a well-deserved
holiday or outing. It is given out that
he will visit the leadingEastern cities and
their flower shows ere his return.

Max Beatus, of Cleveland, was a recent
caller. He reports the paper business
Improving. ViDi.

SHEEP MANURE

Cleaned and prepared expreaaly for florlats use.

"ion will And It the genuine article. For reference

to Its being fl^8^cla88. 1 refer you to Henry F. Mlchell,

1018 Market Street, Philadelphia. Pa. Trial bags of 150

Iba., f2.S0; per ton, $25 00. ^.^ ton at ton rate.

Cash With Obdke,

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

1012 Ontario St., PHILA., PA.

Ifentlon tbe Florlsta* EIxclutDce when WTltlBs.

SHEEP MANURE

I have now on band the cleanest and purest
Bbeep manure tbat can be bought on the
market. To be convinced send for price list
and sample.

J. L. ELLIOTT.
645 Canal Street. BETHLEHEM, PA.

Telephone 1193.
lf«atlOD th* Florlats' Exchanre when writing.

Florists' Boxes

AND

flailing Packages

The Dayton Paper Novelty Co.,

DAYTON, OHIO.

IbaUail Um Florlitl* Bxohanc* whan wrltUic.

Butted Glass

This is no longer an experiment, It has come to stay
Ihcre are various ways of making Butted Boofs, but the

best way is with the

Clipper Bar.

With this bar you can make a roof that is absolutely free
from drip, and glass cannot be torn out by the wind. Butted
glass makes a tight roof, a warm house and saves fuel. It
lasts longer, looks better and costs less than the old-fashioned
roof. But do not think that this is the ly bar we sell, for
it is not: we furnish what people want and here is nothing
in greenhouse material that you cannot get fro • us, and all
of open-air-dried Cypress clear of bright sap, stained sap,
knots and all other defects.

LOCKLAND LUMBER CO.

LOCKLAND, O.

Mention paper.

Write for Circulars
or Estimates.

SILKALINE

Ifentlon the Florlata'

Just the thing for
tying Bouquets and
stringing Smilax.

Manufactured Ex-
pressly for Florists by

JOHNC. MEYER &C0..

87 Summer St., BoiteB,Ua8S
Exchange when writing.

STEmpiIIII} WItE

Perfectly straight, cut 9 or 12 inches.
Mo. %4, Id 13 lb. boxes, 81.10.

H. F. LITTLEFIELD, Worcester, Mass.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

REED & KELLER

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

122 W. 25th Street,
NEW VORK CITV<

V«ntloD the FlorlAtA* Exchangft when wrltinc.

ESTABUSHED
,1866

ENIL

5UCC." RSTEFFENS.
"oSTErTEIlSBIlOi

IfaatloB the Florl»U' Bxehangg wh«n wrttlag.

SHEEP MANURE

Thoroughly pulverized and ready for Im-
mediate application. Special prices to Klorista
and Seedsmen in lot« of 30 tons and up.
Testimonials from Agricultural Department,
University of California. Send for Sample.

GEO. C. ROEDING, Proprietor,
Frenno Fertilizer Workn, FKEMNO, CAI,.

Ifentlon the Florleta' Exchange when writing.

GEORGE RIPPERGER,

SHEEP MANURE

I have now on hand a lanre quantity of
Al SHEEP MANTTRK. ^-ftend for ftlce

List and Sample.

Beat Perttilzer for Top DresslngJ

LONe ISLAND CITY.

Office, ao7 Academy St.,
Factory, Seventh St.,

Mention the Flnrlfttn' Eichan*fe when writing.

S

T

" C^ ^3 .^^ C? C d^

FRESH, E.XTRA STUONd. A

Bales 20U to 51X1 pounds, 70 ccints per 100. ^
DUST, ■.>5-.50100-2:.0 ponnds, 2>^ cts. per Q
P pound. 1 1

~^ SVKACrSE FI.OWEB POTS. ^

S" U. CUTLER RYERSON, 108 3d Ave. S

S NEWARK, NEW JERSEY. T

Mention thp Plorfpt.'' F!ir*hBnEr«> w>i&n wrltlne.

BOSTOK FLORIST LETTER CO.

■lanuraotur*ra of PLORISTS' LKTTKRS.

X)lB«BSl«BS •(

thli box. a la.
lentg bj II la,
wide and U 1b.
high. 9 eeetlona.

This wooden box nlcelr utalaed aad Tarnlehed,
ISsSOxia made Id two •ecttoDs. one for racb •!«•
letUr, glTcn away with flral order of 600 Iftter*.

Block Letter!, lU or 3 inab ilie. per 100. 93-M.

SOTlpt Letter!. M 00.

Faitener with eaoh letter or word.

Uied bT leadtDR florliti eTerywhiBre and for
Hie b7 all wholesale flo ^ita and aappir dealeri.

N. F. McCarthy, Treas. & nanagcr,
il";^"l BOSTON, WAS8. w^iSS at

Mention the Fli-rlntR" Exchane-e wh^n writing.

We beg to advise our friends and customers that the business formerly
known as Ellis & Pollworth will now be conducted under the name of

lOLLWORTH j®>.

Our Line of Florists' Supplies Is Not Excelled in the West.

Palms, Ferns, Wire Work, Red Flower Pots and Improved Cnt Flower Boxes

ARE OUR LEADING SPECIALTIES.

Place Orders Now for Qf^E EN AND HOLLY <f«" t^e Holidays.

^ Address all correspondence and orders, and make all checks, money orders, etc., payable to

p - C. C. POLLWORTH CO., Milwaukee, Wis.

"IS^. Ifentloa

the Florlete' Bxcbeiure when wrltlnif.

1166

thTflorists' hail association

Insures U.SCO.OOOsq. tt.ot glass and lme«6,>»00.00
Reserve Fund. For (lanlculars addi ess

JOHN G. ESLER, Secy, Saddle F iver, N.J.

Mention the Florists' E^iclutnge when writing.

BONE MEAL

MADE FOU MY ONE 0SE AND
FOR OTHER FLORISTS' WHO
ARE LOOKING FOR SOME-
THING GOOD. TRY A BAG NOW.
ALBERT M HERH, Lancaster, Pa,

Mentloo the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS!

Fftcfced In Bmall crates, easy to handle.

Price per crate
120 71n.potelncrftte.$4-'"
luk a *' '* S

TMB FLORISTS' Exchange.

Lehman'sWagon Heaters

NO DANGER OF FIRE.

NO GASES TO INJURE PLANTS.

NO ODOR. NO SMOKE. NO DIRT.

Will protect Plants
from freezing in
the coldest weath-
er at the cost of
one-half cent per
hour.

Price per crate
1 500 J In. pots In crat«, »4.88
iHinsu •' ■• 5.25

1500 JM
xsSJ

60 -
48 9
4S10
2411
24U
1214
616

1500 L,

tooos

800 3M
S004
S!05

'Ssed Dans, same prlce'as poM. Send tor price list
ofCyllndere for CufFlowers, Hanging Basljets Lawn
VMM. etc Ten per cent off for cafti with order.

HILFINCER BROS. POTTERY,

flR.... FORT EDWARD, N.V.

AnatlsT ROLKBE & SONS, New York Agents,

AUetlBT noi.o...^^^ 8TEIKT, NBW YOBK CiTT

Mention the Florleu' Eichange when writing

Over 12S 000 In actual use
every Winter by Florists, etc.

Send for Descriptive Circular and Price List.

LEHMAN BROS.,

JAS. W. ERklNQER,

Qen. Westerti Sales Agent,

Mft- UfACTURERS, ^ . . . ^ . y~ n ill

10 Bond street, NEW YORK. 297 Wabash Ave , CHICAGO, ILL.

Mentiom th« Worljf Bgehamre wh»n writing

"NIGOMITE"

(patent)

KfH I til I '

Vapor Insecticide

POWDER.

No labor required. Harmless to
bloom and foliage. A certain killer of

RED SPIDER, GREENFLY

nud all other Insect i'ests.

SOLD BY SEEDSMEN.

The Tobacco Warehousing & Trading Co
LOUISVILLE KY.

BRANCH
MWREHOVSl

Jersey Cmr.N J

^CTORY.
713-719

Wharton
St.-

lo/<clsiA><D(iTy.NY. 'j^A"

Mention the inori«ta' Eiehang* wh«n wrlUD<.

, Does not
injurC' the>-
most sensitive
plants. Used for
/fumigation or spray-
ing indoons orout.
200 pounds of to-
bacco in one pint/
of Nikoteen^^- j^

56Id by Seaismext.

Circular free.

.SkabaiiaDipCft^

3mcs

Hm

For STEAM

For HOT WATER

FOR

GREENHOUSE HEATING

OF «LL KINDS AND IN ANY CLIMATE
For particulars call on or address

DEAN BOILER CO., 73 Pearl St., BOSTON, MASS.

Mention the nnrisn' ETchange whenwrltlng.

We ha.e \ poR HANDLING COLLECTIONS

e'erywhe'rel FOR SECURING REPORTS. . . .

FOB INFORMATION WBITB

THE NATIONAL FLORISTS- BOARD OF TRADE,

C. S. LODER, Sec'y, 211 Broadway, New York.
Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

COMBINING the
qualittes of an
absolute insect exter-
minator with those of
a vigorous fertilizer.
Recommended and to
use by the foremost
florists and nnraerymen
In the land. For Sale at
the Seed Stores.

ROSE MFG. CO.,

NlagaraFans,NtwYork
Mention the FlorUta' Exck».ng« when wTltla«.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS

HAVE RICH MELLOW LAND. sSsSiHi

RAII N n -Tl LEiJ T^r^rrn ni'isti.- Si.l..«„lk Tilo, &c. Supply Mortar Culors, I'laster, Lime.
.-JUJy.HW3«kL^^a^2.Inric Write for prices. JohnH. Jaoyson, i)» SrdAv. Albany. H.Y.

Mentlon_the jnorla^s-^Eiehange^whM^wilUng.

Wrought Iron Pipe, Valves, Coolts, Fit
tlnga, etc., for Steam and Hot Water
Rabber Hose, Pumps and Wall Points

WM. H. KAY, 42 Dey St., Hew York

MenUon the Florlaf Eichange whenjwrltlng

VALVES

Stids IinDroTed Chllesgs

ItoUer bearing eelf-olllng devise
automatic stop, solid link chain
makes the IMPROVED CHAL-
LhNGK the most perfect appa-
ratus In the market.

Write for t-atalogue and prices
before placing your orders elee-
wh^re.

Quaker City Machine Co.,

RICH.M<INI>, IND.

HOTBED SASH

If in want, it will pay you to write us, stating
quantity and quality, and whether glazed or
unglazed.

THE BROGKWtY-SMITN GORPORtTION,

SASH AND GLASS,
6i Munroe St., I^vmJH, MASS.

CYPRESS

IGJEEPIISE

MATERIAL

OF ANY DESGRIPTION.

GLASS

For Qreenhouses, Qraperles,
Hotbeds, Conservatories,

and all other purposes. Get otiB Pio-
tjBBS BEFOBE BTmNG. Estimates freely
given.

N. COWEN'SSON,
392-94 W. Broadway, New York.

Mention the IHorleta' EiOange when writing

IF YOU WANT A

GOOD SASH LIFT

For a Very Little Money Get

a*ND FOR aATALoaua.

Mention the Florists' Eicha.nee when writing.

FIRST Quality
i\ In., per 1000. .$2 40
J in.. " ..2 IB
JH in.. " •• » S5
i in.. '• ._. 4.70

Cream OolOR*
3M in., per 1000, t 4 K
4 in. " « 20

t in.. " 10 80

« in, " 18 M

Packages extra.

C. HENNECKE CO.""-^^!;.''"'

Mention the Florimi-' Kiohange wh^n writing.

STANDARD ♦ POTS.

We are now ready to supply a superior
quftllty of Poti in unlimited quantltlea.
Catalogues and price lists furnished on
application.

A. H. HEWS & CO.,

NORTH CAMBRIDGE, - MASS.

Mention the Florlalii' Biehange wh«a wrtUna.

SUMMER IN WINTER

Bv Usine

Standard Greenhouse Boilers

GIBLIN & CO., - UUca, N. Y.

Mention t>« Florlrtj* Bttcfcange when wrltlag.

MASTICA

FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES.

Proven superior to pntty iiasler to apply and stays on.
Not affected by extremes of weather. Endorsed By
prominent flor&ts. Send for descrlpUye clroolar ol
niaatica and Maatlca (ilaztnff Nachlnea.

F. 0. FIERCE CO.,'?!foT.H^.' MTMewYork.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Steam and
Hot Water

Perfectly tnetalled by

H. W. GIBBONS,

136 Liberty St., New York, N. Y.

Complete Catalogue, 4 cents.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

HEATING

J^EW OEPBRTUR&" ^
'\'ENTlLPiTlN& f\PPl.lRf^tE_

For DescrlptlYe Catalogue Send to

J. D. CARMODY, EVANSVILLE, IND.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlng-

Meotlon tie rlorlsU' Exchanie when writing.

CABLE AND PIPE

Ventilating System.

S01L=IVUCH1NES

In Large or Stnall Sizes.

SEND FOR CATALOGUE.

h. Q. WOLF !l BRO., Dayton, 0.

Mention the Florists' Eichange when writing

CfPlESS

IS MUCH MpRE DURASLE' THAN PINE.

SASH BARS

UP Toi^t FEET '"UENGTH or LONGER.

^RE EN HOUSE

AND OTt^ER BUILDIN6 MATERIAL.

SeftOvfor our Illustrated BooK
"CYP|RE 55 LU M B ER AMD \ts USES."

Send fot'-^urSpe\'.i&t Grecnhous'eXfrcul^r.

THEyi X STeari;v5 Lymber ,(b.,

HOTHOUSE GLASS

All Sizes a Specialty.

C. S. WEBER & CO.

4 Desbrosges Street, New York.

Mention the FlorlsU' Bxchange when wrltln».

u„ GARLAND'S

Cast Iron Gutter

and Stop Rebuilding,

Write tor Circular.

GEO. M. GARLAND, Desplaines, 111.

►o' T^Tohung* wb*ii •writing.

llMitlon the PlorlBta Bzckanse wtit:D writing

Holds Class
Firmly

See the Point «S"

The Van Itevpt-r Vvr.
IV'ct Glttzlnc l*oliita are

the best. No richts or
lefts. Box of 1(11 0 points
75 ceotSi postpaid.
IIENUY A. DKKKK.

114 (hrolnnl St., rhila., Pa.

Mention the FlorlsU' Exchange when writing.

November 18, 1899.

Thb Rl-orists' Exchange.

1167

VENTILATING
APPARATUS EOR
FLORISTS

Low Cost-Satisfaction Guaranteed

Send 5 cts. postage to New York Office for latest cataloprue of Greenhouse Heating:
and Ventilating Apparatus. Send for estimates on Cypress Qreenhouse rtaterlal, also
for our Patent Iron Qreenhouse Construction. Send for circulars of Hotbed Sash and
Frames.

We Make Special Greenhouse PUTTY— Price on Application.

LORD & BURNHAM CO.

Horticultural Architects and Builders
NEW YORK OFFICE : GENERAL OFFICE and WORKS :

St. James Bldg. B'way & 26th St. Irvington=on-Hudson, N. Y.

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress.

BEST GRADES. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP.

A. DIETSGH & CO. shef'^^eI^'ave CHICAGO, ILL.

GLASS

FOR GREENHOUSES, GRAP-
ERIES, CONSERVATORIES,
AND HOTBEDS.

GLASS

VANHORNE, GRIFFEN & CO.,

French and American Glass. ^Vo'^.t^^i^l^l^lf;'- NEW YORK.

[EiTsnn^iiTn:

237 WATER ST., NEW YORK
BOSTON, 47 UNION ST. CHICAGO, 86 E. LAKE ST.

SrVAIl BOILERS m GREENHOUSES

Over SO years' experience.

Write for Catalague.

Mention the FloriBta' Exchange when writing.

l??;e'Sro'ise GLAZING POINT

A sure preventive of plaes Biipplng. Equally effective with larce or
small giaes. Made of zinc, will not rust. Last as long ae aasb tjars,
NOTICE THK IlEAIli tlils makes them Easy to Drive and Easy
to Extract. Two sizcH. ^ and l^. Inches loDg. One pound packages
40 Cents. 1440 points ^% In. size, 1040 points % In. size, In a pound.

GHAS. T. SIEBERT, Han'f r, '^•""srE^"- Pitfsliurg. Pa.

For Bale by Vaughau's Seed Store, New York and Chicago ; Henry F.
MIchell. 1018 Market 8t., Philadelphia ; Wm C. Beckert. Ailegheny. Pa. ;
Schlegel & Fottler, Boeton; Vannegut Hardware Co. Indianapolis;
Pittsburg Cut Flower Co.. Pittsburg. Mention this paper.

Mention this paper.

...HAS POSITIVELY NO EQUAL FOR...

STRENGTH, DURABILITY and NEATNESS.

Guaranteed for 10 years. Has a solid wheel and shaft cast In
one ( malleable Iron) . No slipping on Line Shaft as the case with
all others. Catalogue free,

E. HIPPARD. Youngstown, Ohio.

Mnitlon tb. FlorlsU' Exehuis. whan wrlUni.

FOR GREENHOUSES

RICHMOND —
HEATERS

STEAM

133 Sizes and Styles

150 to 7150 Square Feet Capacity.

as CENTRE ST.
NEW YORK.

RICHMOND STOVE CO.,

NORWICH, CONN.

Gorton Side Feed Boiler

SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR

GREENHOUSE HEATING.

VOU WANT THE BEST. WE HAVE IT.

Send for Catalogue and inrestigate for yourself

GORTON & LIDGERWOOD CO., _ ^

96 Liberty Street, New York. S'pTper " ferS

ESTABLISHED 1859.

THOS. W. WEATHERED'S SONS,

Horticultural Architects and Builders,

MANUFACTURERS OF

GREENHOUSE HEATING AND VENTILATING APPARATUS,

The ■' Weathered " Conical Boilers (7 sizes), Self-Feeding Boilers,

and the" Weathered" Improved Sectional Boiler, 1899 Model

For Water or Steam Heating.

for'catalogue. Office : 46 and 48 Marion St. (New Elm St.) New York.

HOX - BBD . . .

GREENHOUSE

VENTILATOR

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL.

GET OUR PRICES
BEFORE BUYING

GREENHOUSE GLASS!

MAN
TURE

-- S. JACOBS & SONS,

OFFICE, 406 W. 13TH STREET, NEW YORK.
Factory Storerooms, Borough ol Queens, N.Y.

Uentloo tlio Florl.t.' Bltctiange when writing

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

....t:h:e}....

SGOLLAY BOILER

FOR

UtoiiSG]leatlD!i,Etc.

HOT WATER OR STEAM.

Fabmington. Conn., March 9. 18D6.
" The Invincible Boiler you placed In my Carnation
houses has given great Batlatactlon. I did not have to
mn the boiler hard even when the thermometer stood
18deg below zero. It has proved • Invincible' In every
respect." Hugh Chbsnet, Florist.

SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE AND PRICE LIST
Estimates Cheerfully Given.

JOHN A. SCOLLAY,

•IKVINCIBLE." 7-* and 76 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y.

Uentlon the norilt*" Bxebanie when wrttlni.

1168

THe F=I-ORISTS'

•XCHTTNGE.

November 18, 1899

Fresh Tobacco Steos,

11.50 per bale of 300 IbB.
FreHh niilllrack

lilUMhrooin ^pan-n,

in.uu per 100 lbs.
Also cbolce Flowkr Sskds
and UuLDs.
Trade price Hat on appli-
cation.
W. C. BECKERT, Seedsman

If^ntlnn th** Finrlotw' TCTPhwngo whAn writing.

VIOLETS, Sincle White Violets, clumps
from open ground, $5.00 per lUO. California,
clumns, 84-l)(tperlO0.

CHINKSK PRIMROSES, Strong, 3 in. pots,

5 ic. per doz,; 4 in. pots. 753. per doz.
rHa:NIX RECLINATA, strong plants.from

6 in. pots, $6.U(l per doz.

DEUTZIA LEMOINEI, from Open ground,

tlO.OHner Kill.
HARDY IVIES, strong plants, $8.10 per 100.

C. EISELE, nth &, Jefferson Sts. Phila., Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchans* when writing.

JADOO

A^ Florist Writes Us :

"I used Jadoo Fibre in planting
Eoses and cuttings, and find that
the cuttings root in less time than
in earth or sand, and with less
trouble. In transplanting Roses I
washed the roots clean of all earth
and %a.^ped the roots well in .Jadoo,
and tWen filled in with a compost of
Va .Jadoo and 73 earth well mixed
together, and the plants never lost
a leaf, and they seemed to get estab-
lished at once.

" The Liquid I used once a week on
all plants, and found that the plants
are of blotter color; also the flowers.
•' I think very favorably of them, as
.they' Are clean to handle and free
.' from odor."

le

Ik American Jadoo Co.

811 FAIRMOUNT AVE.,

PHIlrADELPHIA, - PA.

Send for our

New Price List and Catalogue.

Mentl.in the Florlgta' Elxchange when writing.

3

WORE SENSflTIONftL
NOVELTIES ....

iiiFof!ieMie=)lol

:j coi.ors I

PINK-WHITE-BLUE.

The compact and erect growth makes this new
variety particularly uscliil as wloter-bloomlng !
pot plants-. It Is iincloulitedlv the

BEST FORUET-nE NOT

FOR CUT FLOWERS

and, like the I'ahy Primrose, 1b sure to become
Immensely popular. It Is almosi a perpetual
bloomer and will give more tlowers than any
other plant we knuw. le perfectly hardy and
bloouiH tliiely In cold frames.

\'i, I'ltiDlH. In3 colois, fSc.. oryourchulce
of c.)lorforS;i.OO. by mall. lOUFlnutH, 3
colons. So. 00; express prepaid

t.nr«<- Clumps to divide, SIO. 00 ji 100.

GENUINE EDELWEISS

Prom the .Mountains of Switzerland.

"We Intend to advertlee this extensively and a
great riymand may be expected for It. Every one
knows that this hlphly prized flower hatt become
BO rare that the Swiss Government has now
stopped lis c.\pij UiUoii. \Vhi;n cut It la^ils for
yeart!, Wehavi- iht- only stock In this countfy.

Extra line plaiiiN. from :2'i) hich puts,
SS.OOper 100( * l.*.i.5 per l'.i iiiailed.

FINER THAN BOSTON FERN!

THE l.ACE FERN

POLVSIICHIUM PROLIFERUM

A hardy fern, prows well under bench. IhbIs nne
month when cut, fronds nuld atlfHI .00 per iliiz.
here. Yoniiur l*ln- iH.5»r.l"'r l'»i Vl.OO
per lOOi larc'T, «ll.O0 I'cr 1 'i ; «S.«MI per
100. iiiaiUtl.

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI

perlOlh .".1" «1 .j.llO ri.T loll, c.y B.^prena,

Af<i'AK.\(;i!?» i'i,rii<).-iim NANi;.s,

«5.00l"r 11)11; -iTtM lOOmliB.

A. BL&NGJ CO., Philadelphia. Pa.

tieotloa the FlorliLi' Exchange when wrltlttr.

$5

Makes You a Member of the

SOCIETY OF

AMERICAN FLORISTS

THE LARGEST ASSOCIATION OF EXPEKT
HOKTICULTURISTS IN THE WORLD.

Supplies at wholesale rates through the Co-
operative Purchase Department.
Free registration of new plant introductions.
Dues after first year. . . . $3.00 annually.

Life membership 30.00

Ne.xt Convention, New York City, August,
19U0. Write to Secretary,

WM. J. STEWART, ^'olfS?;"'AV?i:

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

■ rs^ii

.>av>C.

Field-grown, one and two years old, bushy

plants, $3.on per luo. 500 Siiillax,

smaller plants, $1.00 perli.«i.
\o,aoo California Privet, $2.00 to

$5.0j per 1 0.
10,000 Sweet \VIIliaiiis, $1.50 per lllO-
Large tield-grown clumns Myrtle, $6 per 100-

F. O. B. Express New York. Cash with order.
F A. BOLLES.East 10th St., Lawnwood, B'klyn, N.Y.
Mention the Florleta' Eichange when writing.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

Largest Stock in the Country.

All goodsup-to-date and of superior quality.
Write us lor prices and other information.
Our new catalogue sent on application to
the trade only.

NEW CAPE FLOWERf^^,^

Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating

Horticultural Architecture and Building.

I HITCHIN6S&C0.

ESTABLISHED I844.

233 Mercer Street, New York.

FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS,

Nineteen Sizes.

Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus.

Rosehouses, Greenhouses, Etc., of iron

Frame Construction erected complete

or the Structural IronWork shipped

ready for Erection.

Iron Frame Benches with the

"Perfect Drainage Bench Tile''

for Slate Tops.

Send 4c. Postage for Illustrated Catalogue

Mention the Floriflta' Exchange when writing. .^

RED, PINK, PURPLE. LAVENDER.
BLUE, YELLOW

Price on Application.

H. BAYERSOORFER & CO..

BO, 52, B4, 66 N. Fourth St.. PHILADELPHIA, PA
Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

Boston Ferns

Ki. EsEaltata Bostonleusis.

Small plants, $6 00 per 100; ((40.00 per tOOO;
not less than 260 at 1000 rate. Large plants,
$6.00 to $12.00 per 100.

ALSO A FINE LOT OF

Kentlas, Belmoreana and Forsteriana, 6-in.

pots, from $1.00 to $1.50 each; 7-in. pot«, $1.60

to $2 .50 each; larger plants, $3.00 to $10.00 ea.
Areca Lutescens, 60c. to $.3.00 each.
Latanlas, from $4.uo per doz., to $.3.00 each.
Araucaria», large plants, 75c. to $1.50 ea.
Asparagus PIumosus,$1.00 to $1.50 doz.
AsparaKUS SpreuKerl, 3!4 in. pots,

$1.51) per doz.
Asparatcus Tennlsslmus, 2>^ in. pots,

75c. per doz.; 3H in. pots, $1.25 per doz.
Rubber Plants, $5.00 to $6.00 per doz.
Primroses, 8)^ in.. $7.00 per 100; 5 in.,

$13.00 per 100 ; for Christmas blooming.

AZALEAS for Christmas.

Blooming, irom 75 eta. to $3.00 each ; accord-
ing to size.

WM. A. BOCK, No. Cambridge, IMass.

Unknown correspondents will send cash with
orders. Connected with Teiephone.

vf«»nt1r.n th«< THorlBfj' TCxnhang*' whfn writing.

15.000 LAIANIA B0R60NICA

Fine plants of exceptionable value, viz:

100 1000

2 characterized leaves, 13 to 15 in. $15.0J $125.00

3 to 3 " " 4 in. pots,

15tol8in 30.00 l.W.OO

4 to 5 characterized leaves, 5 in.
pots, 18 to 20 in 35.00

5 to 6 characterized leaves, 6 to 6

in. pots, 18 to 20 in 40.00

CALADIVMS, fancy sorts,
named, large dry bulbs 10.00

BIOTA AUREA NANA.

The tlnest of all the Biotas, hardy North, is
also used for decorative purposes where it is
too cold and exposed for palms. Plants trom
open ground with balls of earth.

100 lOOO

12 to 15 inches $13.00 $100.00

15to 18 " 2000

24 to 30 " 40.00

EVERBEARING PEACH.

A desirable variety, fruit ripens for three
months, budded trees, 3 to 5 feet, $10.00 per 100

OVER ONE ACKE OP GLASS...

350 ACRES IN NURSEKY STOCK.
^^Send tor Trade List and Descriptive Catalogue

P. J. BERCKMANS CO.,

Fruitland Nurseries, • • Augusta, Ga.

Mention the IlorUte* Bxchanc* when wrttlnx.

.•?3l U.

GAPE FLOWERS

s, BIoss "Wri

Ca.pe P'lo'uu'ers,

1.25 PER POUND.

C>cas 'Wreattas, Cycas L,eaves, BIoss 'W^reattas, Immortelles,

Txr "V^iiite

^Ji9 aths, Wheat Sheaves, Baskets, Artificial Flowers and Leaves
aud all Florists' Supplies.

404, 406, 408, 4IO, 412 East 34th Street, NEW YORK CITY.

Mention the Florlata' EiiAange when writing.

ain

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

I'aciflc. llerpiiKiDU, IJueen. Presldeut Snillh, Hen.
Person, Lager, Kobloeon, BoDoaffon, Morel, Ivory (pink
anil white), per 12, 50 cts. ; per I«), %im.

BEAIILIEIJ, Wooiilmven, N. Y.

STOCK PLANTS

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

At 10 cts. each, or $1.00 per doz.

Tbe following varieties:
T. Morel, Mrs. Egan, Kentucky,

Mrs. Robinsou, Fennsylvanla.

Mrs. T. Thompson, Mutual Friend,

Mis. H. L. Weeha.
Mayflower, F. Hardy. Golden Gate,

Mrs. G. H. Fierce, Major Uonnafl'on.

CARL E. TAUBE. Trenton, N. J.

MERCER FIA>KAL. CO.

Mention th» Florlsta' ETchange when writing.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS |^°^^s

Wide awake florists please note date upon
which LAST blooms were cut from the follow-
ing varieties; after which, to be honest to your-
self you. should invest in sanif.

M. tie .^[outiiiorit Oct

Willow Broo , large fine

white "

Harry A.Parr.flue yellow "

<;iory ol I lie Pacific "

l.<ittlv Harriett, fine pink " :

<;eo. !S. Kalb *'

lierKinaun " '.

Whilliliii "

October 8iiii9liin<% largo

fliK- yellow " :

M. Henderson, deep yellow"

Ai this date, Oct. iSih, Ivory is just ready to
cut; above are all earlier than Ivory.

1500 eacb Hector and Cvellua
Caruatiou Plants left, tine plants, $ti.UU
per li;U; $r)n.ii(.i per IOihi; 2 idO for $90.0U.

H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md.

Mention the Flnrlgta' Exchange when writing.

♦♦«♦♦♦♦♦♦♦«♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦t

♦

♦

. 8. per

<Ioz. $1.50

10.

3.00

H.

3.00

U.

1.00

14,

3.00

13,

l.SO

16,

1.00

18,

1..50

18,

3.00

IS,

1.50

LAST CALL FOR

AZALEAINDICA

A splendid lot of the favorite Easter plant,
choicest varieties only, just arrived per steamer
Switzerland.

Strong plants, $36.00 per 100, worth $50.00.

Notice.

In answer to numerous inquirers 2

I have to state that the prices of ♦

the plants advertised on page 1005, 4

October 7 issue, are the same as I \

am advertising now, and that as a ^

rule I always add extra plants to «

help pay Express charges. i

♦ Cocos plumosa Are Sold Out %

♦ N. STUDER, Anacostia, D. C. ♦
♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦

Mention the FlorlBti' Exctaanse when wrltlns.

I offer the Driest Int or ARAVCARIA
EXCEI.SA and E. CLAVCA in the

country (order now betore too cold), 6 in. pots,
17 to 20 In. high, 20 to 25 in. across, $1.2.5 ; 5H in.
pots, 12 in., 85 cts. ;Sin., 60 cts., only a tew left.

CLEMATIS JACK9IAMI,3yearold,
6 to 8 ft., sti ong, $4 a doz. ; 2 to 3 ft., $2.50 a doz.

■WISTARIA SIISEIOiSIS, $1.50 a doz.

HVDRAMGEA PAKil CIT L, AT A ,
$ 1.611 per doz.

CRI9IS09I RAMBLER ROSES,
Strong. 5 to ti ft., $a.OU per doz.

DIEI.VTRA SPECTABIL,IS.
(Bleeding Heart), stn rig Pibms, S1.5Uperdoz.

ARISTOLOCHIA SIPHO, 6 to 8 ft.,
Strong, $4.uo per doz.

ElCtIS ELASTICA, 20 to 26 in. high,
6 in. pots. 3(6. UU per doz ; 18 to 20 in. high,
$5.00 per doz. ; 12 to Hi in. high, $4.00 per doz.

PRIMVLA CHIISEPiSIS, in bud for
Xmas, huebt in the country, 4 in. pots, only
$0.00 per lUO; 5 in. pots, $1.20 per doz.

PRIMULA OBCONICA, 4 in., $5.00
per 10 ; f>ni., JlO.Ou per 100.

CVPERITS (UMBRELLA PLANT), 4 in.,
1 itKc bu-li.v, wiihnut pt)t8, $5.00 per 100.

H IRDV IVY,3in.pots.ltt.,600.perdO2.J
?WM h puis, $ti (10 pptjOd,

DRAC>«:NA il>(DIVISA,2!^in. pots,
$5,110 pel lOu.

HVDRAMGEA OTAKSA, ^rown in

0 ill. po s. strong. $1.50 per doz.
GERANIUMS, double, red and pink,

2^6 in. puts, $3 ou per 100.

CYCLAMEN, 4 in. pots. $1.00 per doz.

BEGONIA SemperBorens Gigantea, 6 in.
pois, $2.50 per doz. ; 4 in. pots, Pres. Carnot and

01 her varieties. $l.ao per doz.
CORYPHA AVSTRALIS,;ane palm,

20 in. high, 5 in. pots. $3 00 per doz.

■WHITE DAISIES, Marguerite, 2).^ in
pete, strong, 60 cts. per doz.

RHODODENDRONS, full of buds,
large plants, 00 cts. each.

When ordering state if pots are wanted.
Cash with order, please.

GODFREY &SCHMANN, u„trj'..., Phila.,Pa.

WHOLESALE GROWBB OF POT PLANTS.

Agent for O. Van den Plas, Lorchristy,
Belgium, for Azaleas, Rhododendrons, Etc.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlns-

Mr ftrf it siraiylit shoot and ttitn t<t yvotv into n viyoruus plant.

A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL.

VOL XI. HO. 47.

NEW YORK, NOVEMBER 2S, 1899.

ONE DOLLAR PER TE&R

AVe have just
received a large
importation of

PYRAMIDAL BOX

THIS is one of the most useful and ornamental of all
decorative plants, and very desirable for many pur-
poses. Plants are sheared in compact pyramidal form,
and are vety attractive, 3 to 4 feet in height, broad, sym-
metrical and perfect. Leaves are dark olive-green. This
will be found to be very salable stock between now and the
holidays. Fine Speolmens, well triiuiued, perfect shape.

$2.00 EACH.

We also keep on hand constantly a fine stock of
SXAT^DARD and DAV TDCCO

PVRAMinAL, DM I I IXbbO

Tine plants, about 3 ft. In diameter $10.00 each.

E.vtra sized plants, about 4 ft. in diameter 20.00 "

r^fi^Xni POT-GROWN LILACS FOR FORGING

Plants are in perfect shape, well budded. We offer the
(f two leading varifties used f <.r this purpose,

marie: L,E:«RAVE: and CHAS. X.

Small plants, well set with buds, S7.50 per doz. ;

950.00 per 100.

DItLYTRA SPECTABIUS, or BLEEDING HEART

Fine, Htroug clumps, SIO.OO per 100

B^AI r A Ufll I IC '^^^ hardy azalea fur forcing or
ACHLCA nULLIa outdoor planting. Perfectly

tiardy, and one of the showiest plants in cultivation.

Fine plant, well budded, 13-18 In. high, W5.00 per doz.;

836,00 per 100.

CRIMSON RAMBLEn ROSES an exceptionally
line stock of strong, fleld-ffrown plants. These plants
are extra heavy, and are in A No. 1 shape. Stock is
Amepicaa-growu, which will be'found mnch more satisfactory than imported stock, as the
wood is thoroughly ripened and firm, and will force much better.

Extra strong, field-grown plants, S^.50 per doz.; S 16.00 per 100.

liannV UVDDin DCDDETIIII OneCe we can oSer an extra ane lot of
HAnllT niDlllll rClfrClUBL nUdCO these, an the leading varieties.
Gen. Jacqueminot, Mine. Gabrlelle Lniret, Mrs. Jotan Lalngt
Baroness de Rottaschlld, ITIrlcti Brnnner, Baron de Bon-

stetten, Marsliall P. 'Wilder, Panl Neyron, Etc

Strong, field-grown plants, WIS. 00 per 100.

F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson> N.Y.

ORDIIIS BOOK[D NOW

In order of receipt, for
Rooted Cuttings of the
Famous....

IDIS. TIlOP W. LawSOD,

The $30,000 T A DM A TlflMC ^^^ sprwq
Queen of WAIVilAllUil J delivery.

COMIMENCING FEBRUARY ist, 1900.

Prices!

Tbbms :

Strictly Cash,

or C.O.D. from

Unknown

Parties.

Per dozen S3

Per 100 $14

Per 1000 . . . $120
Per 5000 . . $500
Per 10,000 . . $800

The quoted prices are for THE TRADE
ONLY, and all orders must be from dealers.
Cuttings will be carefully packed under the
supervision and sent direct from the estab-
lishment of the originator and grower,

PETER FISHER, Ellis, Mass.

Address all correspondence and make all checks, money or
express orders payable to

124
Tremont St.,

BOSTON, MASS.

ALL HARDYr FORCING

Some tilings the other fellow hasuU got.
At same time good things writhin the reach of all.

DORMANT ROOTS FROM OPEN GROUND ^" '''^'' '''^

Anemone JaponicaDM.'whue,

Rubra, Red. Vtrj useful, either for pots
or cut flowers. Larffe, dormant roots.
Each, per doz., 25c.; per lOJ, $1 50 ; 1000, $12.

Hemerocallis Sieboldi Vne^

dwarf habit, large, showy, orange colored
lilies. Dnrmant.
Per doz., 35c.; per 103, S2.00 ; per ICOO. $18.

Hemerocallis FlavHio^^'^^w^el:

scented ii«v-lily. Dormnnt.
Per doz., 60 J.; per 100, $4 00 , per 1000, $35.

Immediate Shipment.

Ranunculus Aconitifolius

Cultivated, Double White Buttercup, splen-
did for pots. Dormant. Doz., 50j.; 100,$3.

Iris Germanica fl'irhit^'h"^,;

at Temple 8how. London. " I.ike orchid"."
Dormant. Doz, 40;. ; 100, $2 00 ; 1000, »15.

Iris Germanica •^'"'c'Sfo"'."*

Dormant. Doz,, 25c.; lOJ, |1.25 ; lOOU, $10.

Montbretias^JS-'e'V'J'.^BVi^hl

colors, in four distinct vwri.^ties.
Per doz., 15 J.; per KO, $1.00; per 1000, $7.50.

CI A ^f^^l IIO ColvIIlei Alba, " Xlie Briae." Purp white. Forces
LAL/lwLaUd Une for cut Bowers. Per doz., 10^.; per 100, 50c.; lOOO, $4 00.
f^ A. II A liilFC 4V2 to 5% in. around, per 100, $4.50 I Perfect Selected
OAkLA iBiLlbW 3 to 4V2 in. around, " 3.50 I California Roots.

DUlCH HYACINlHS single and Oonble, large biilbs,
Leadinirand best kinds, suitable for pots anii forcing.. per 100, $4 75; per 1000, $45.00.
BeddlnK Hyacinths, mixed, all colors per 100, $3.00; per 1000, $25.00.

LILY OF THE VALLEY '''''""'"•'^- •=°"*pn"«?.%!2 50

FREESIA IlEi="llACXA ALBA, large 1/2 inch bulbs, per 100, 50c... " 3 50

Per inn Per 10n()

MMIM ft-a Japonlca $2 75 $26.00

SPIH/CA ^"FP-Pact," Multlflpra.^^..... 375

Astllnoldes Florlbunda.

3.75

32 50
32 50

CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO.,

342 WEST 14th STREET, ll'rAli.: N.Y. CITY.

Importer!, Exporter! and Growers' Agents ot SEEDS, BULBS and PLANTS.

The Grand....
New Geranium

JOHN P. CLEARY

The Finest Single Scarlet Bedder in existence, a line, strong stock,
2%-iDeh, $8.00 per 100.

I/-VUXT r\/^\/I D The best deep Scarlet Bruant, 2>^-lnch, at
JUnl> UUYLrt $0.00 per 100.

A I rkU/AXTCr^ r»l/^/^A r>rv The best light Scarlet Bruant
ALPnUfNr>b KiN^CAKL' $4..50perl00;fi0.00perl000.

ALSO. NOW READY, from 2!^-inch Pots:

S. A. Nutt, Mme. Jaulin, Beaute Poitevine, Bonnatt, Mme. Barney, Griffith, at $3.50

per 100; $30.00 per 1000.
Due de Montmarti, Granville, Triumph de Nancy, at $4.00 per 100.
Universe, Raspail Improved, Mont Blanc, Gertrude Pearson, Louis Mayet, Athlete,

$.5.00 per 100.

FANCY PELARGONIUMS ^oL^^sVoTpe'r-'rot

BROWALLIA GIGANTEA, strong, 2i^-lnch $4.00 per 100

PnlMULA FORBESM, strong, 2.mch $4.00 '■

• " '• 3-inch $6.00

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, strong, 2-inch $4.00 "

PLUMOSUS NANUS, strong, 3-inch .$800 "

RETROFRACTUS ARBOREUS. strong, 5-inoh il.OO each.

TROP/EOLUM PH(EBE flOO per doz. ; $8.00 per 100

rilTCZCrCM l A C MULTIFLORA, 2%-inch. $1.00 per doz. ; $6.00 per lOO
K.^^^t,L.I A.^ ELEGANTISSIM A, 3-inch . $1.50 per doz. ; $8.00 per 100

The Two Finest Vase Plants of recent Introduction.

U«atloa Xhm Flor1«t«* BxotaAiic* wben wrltlnc

All Of Above Stock in Extra Fine Condition, and Ready
for Immediate Shipment.

The cottage GARDENS, Queens, L.I.

lI«&Uoa tlw FlortiU' Bxehans* whMi irl Ins.

1170

The I=i_orists' Exchknge.

■
■

X

MAS GREENS...

AND DECORATIVE GOODS
FOR THE HOLIDAYS.

Bouquet Green, Holly, Smilax

Mistletoe, Club Moss, Green Galax Leaves,
iminorteJIes, Gape Flowers, Etc.

WRITE FOR THE OLD OAKEN BUCKET. BRIMMING FULL OF GOOD THINGS

WHICH FLORISTS CAN USE. Mention Ihls paper.

WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, 54 and 56 Dey St., New York.

oseeeeeeeeeeseeoeeooosssossseoseeeeoeeeesoseesssosoeeo

HOLLY

GENUINE ENGUSH

Bouquet Greens, luimortelles, "Wild Smilax,
Cape Flowers, Moss "Wreallis, Metal Designs.

Due to Arrive This Week. §

PRICE, per 100 $2.00 S

'• per 1000 15.00 A

" per case 2,500 pips 30.00 O

Hamburg and Berlin Pips, $10.00 per 1000 ; §

per case, 2500 pips, $22.50. O

(9 Mention tbls paper. a

I STUMPP « WAITER CO.. 50 Barclay St.. New York. 1

ORDER NOW.

RUSSIAN
^VALLEY

SPECIAL
LOW OFFER

Per 1(10

Slnsle Hyaeiniha, named varieties.,.. 11 80

■• " " colors.... 3 i5

Tulips, Single Enrlr, mlied 60

l.ate. " ™

DonbleEnrl;, " '0

l..nte. " 65

" Parrot, mixed ™

Crocus, mixed ^ »

Narcissus Polranthus, yellow, mixed 1 00

Von Zlun 130

Anemones, single, mixed 15

double, •• 1 10

Oxalis. Bowell 1 JO

Vtrslcolor 2

Scilla Siberica

Chinese Lilies -.•.■•••■,

Freesia Kefracia Alba, large

Lillum Hairisii, 5 toT

7 to 9

4 00

75

S 00

Order at onre.

H. L. HOLMES,

Mention the PlortBt*' Exchanire wh

Terms, cash

Harrisburg,

Pa.

wTttlnif.

Selected Hamburg Pips

Per 1000. $10.00.
Case Lots, ■2,.'i00, S-i3.7S.

Less 10 per cent, for Cash with Order.

AUGUST ROLKER & SONS,

52 Dey Street, New York.

M.*ntlnn th.» Fl-.r-.r.' l^iTf-hang*. when writing.

SURPLUS STOCK

SOOO soDDllaiia Boots

In splendid condition. Will sell at following
low price until sold:

91 to IM inchcB diameter, per 10ft $2.50

•• '• " " per 1000 20.00

DelivereO, Express Charges Prepaid,
to Any United States Address.

Our Pack of New Crop

Galiiornia Pampas Plumes

are now iieinsr cjised. The quality ieexcelleut.

Early orders solicited.

First size, 24^-35 inches and over (350O to

a case) per 1000 $12.60

Second size, 18-24 Inches, (6000 to a case)

per lOuO 7.50

F. O. B., Los Angeles.

In lots of les- than one case the price is 20 per
cent, additional.— Terms net Cash, sight draft
with bill of ladintf.— The cases are one murine
tons, 40 cubic leet, weiuhlnK. first size about
400 lbs., and sicond size 350 lbs. per cane.

GERMAIN FRUIT CO.,

Seed Department. LoS AngeleS, Cal.

Jlentton the Florivts* Bxcliance when wrttlBC.

I T

FERN SPORES SOW NOW

WE ARE n EADQUARTERS.— Extra large package of fresh spores, sufficient for 300C plants,
with full cultural directions, post-paid for Jl.OO.

EMERSON C. McFADDEN, U. S. Exotic Nurseries, SHORT HILLS, N. J.

Mention the FlorUU' Exchange when wrlUn«.

CHRISTMAS IS COMING

flow is the time for placing your orders for

BOUQUET GREEN, HOLLY «»' MISTLETOE

A BIG DROP IN PHICES.

Limited Quantity of Surplus Stock. Terms, Net Cash.

Chinese Sacred Lilies, per mat 1 20 bulbs, S4. Per 1000, $29.50.

rjRP^'sVr HVAGINTHS FOR BEDDING.

Also Second Size Named.
CAK,1.A8, second size.
LOPiGIFLORVIW and HARRISII,

good firm bulbs, 9-11, and
COLD STORAGE L,IL,Y OP THE

VAI.I.EY. ^r"Write for cut prices.

W. W. RAWSON & CO., Boston, Mass.

12 and 13 Faneull Hall Sq.
Mention thA FHorlHtp' ETehang<. when writing

Lllluiu I.oii){iflorum, Japan, 6-8, per
cane, 4011, $12 ; per luu, J3 5 ; 9-lU, per lUC, $10.

I.lllum Harrlsll,5-7, per case, 400, $13.00;
per loo, $3.50.

Calla Lilies, extra large, 'i^i-2<,i, 100, $8.60.

Grape Hyacluths, white or blue, per
UIU, T.TOts.

Double Snowdrops, per 100, $1.00.

Double Anemones, per UO. 9ilc(s.

Slnjfle Anemones, per 100, 65cts.

Cblouodoxa I.ucillae. per 103, 90cts.

Freesia Kefracia Alba, ^a to ^ inch,
Der lOOj, $5.00.

Single Hyaclntlis, for forcing or bed-
ding, fine mixture, to color, red, white and
blue, per 100, $4.00; per lOOO, $37.tO

Double Ryacinttis, to color, per 100,
$4.;6; per lUi,0, $(0.00.

Dutcta Roman Hyacintbs, all colors,
mixed, per 100, $3.L0; per lion, $18.00. Blush
white, per 100, $2.25 ; per 1000, $20 0(i.

Sin^rle Hyacintbs. named, first size*
per lIMi. $6.tu.

Double Hyacintbs. named, first size,
per 100. 16UU

SlUKle Hyacintbs, named, second Fjze,
per lUii. $».50.

Double Hyacintbs, named, second tize,
per 10", «4 75.

Berlin pips LHy oftbe Valley, from
cold storatte. for Chritlmas bloomiLg, per
case of 2500, $30 00 ; per loiio, Sjl3 00.

PALM SEEDS -Kentia Belmore.
ana, per liiuo, $4.00; K. Eorsteriana,
per moo. $3 0J.

Cyclamen Persicuni Gis:aiiteum,
fine bulbs, fine mixture, tier 100. $7 50;
Rose, Crimson, Carmine. White, per UIO, $10.

Crocus, in fine mixture per ICOO, $2.00

Klue, White and striped " 2 25

Yellow Mammoth " 600

Yellow, fe tct size " 3-00

Yellow, first sizp " 360

Named sorts, white, per lOtl, 6 cts.

SINOLK EARLY TULIPS.

Per 100

Coulear Ponceau per 1000, $6.50. .. . $0 76

Due von Tliol, cnmsoD 70

" scarlet .^0

" " yellow 176

Kelseraltroon 1 OO

Jacht van Delft 80

Joost van Voudel 100

La Kelne per 100!>, $7.60.... 1 00

Reinbrantlt 1 50

Rosa Mundi 1 00

Standard Royal 1 00

Thomas Moore.

White .Swan

Wouverman

PerlOO
.. $1 40

XULIPS-Plnk, Rose .per 1000,
Red and Scarlet, **
White,
'* Yellow, '*

Striped,
" Gold Striped,

'* All Colors, fine mi.xture,"

$6 ro

6 00

7 no

7 00
6 00

8 60

80

DOUBLE EARLY TULIPS.

Per 100

Due von Thol, re J, yellow, luOO, $6 25 $0 85

Duke of Yoik 1 (jo

Olorla Soils 1 00

Murlllo, perlOflO. $20.00 2 25

LaCandeur. per 1000, $6.25 85

Rex Bubrorum 1 60

Roslne 1 40

Tourijesol, red and yellow 1 BO

Fine Mixture 911

Extra Fine Mixture 1 00

Parrot Tulips. Lutea Major 1 00

Brilliant Crimson 2 00

Per 100

Admiral $l 15

Perfecla 1 00

Blzarre's, mixed 75

Bybloomg, red, violet, rose 1 10

Mixed 75

TULIPAS, Florentica 126

Gesnerlana 1 00

Golden Gem ' 75

DOrBLK 1 ATE TULIPS,

PaeonyGold 1 00

Yellow Rose, per 1100, $7.60 IfO

Fine Mixture go

]\ARCISSUS.

Per 100
Double Incomparabllls $1 00

Single PcBtlcus Ornatns 1 50

Single Trumpet Major 1 50

Single Jooqulls 65

MeotloB tb* Florlata' XIz«haiic« wh«n wrltlnv.

G.H.JOOSTEN,

IMPORTER,

85 Dey Street, NEW YORK.

Florists' Exohanee when writing.

COXSEEDCO.

Wholesale Seedsmen

14 & 16 Ninth Ave., 411, 413, 415 Sansome St..

NEW YORK. SAN FRiNGISGO.

Mention the Florlatp* RTf hangf* when writing

PLANT SEED CO. |

Wholesale Merchants, w

^Jt^jt ST. LOITIS. J»JtJltJlt

eniion Uie florist*' KxcOange wnea wrttintr.

We Are Headquarters for

ROCKY MOUNTAIN

TREE and FLOWER SEEDS.

Colorado Blue Spruce and the famous RocKy
Mountain Ci lumhine our specinlty.
Write for new price list.

BARTELDES & CO., Denver, Colo.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

TO
CLEAR.

Special Low Prices

Hyacintlis, in colore... ) Prices *

Tulips, in varieties I '^^ 2

Narcissus* in sorts ( applica- 5

Crocus, in colors ) tion. H

WEEBER & DON, Seed Merchants & Growers. ■

114 Chambers St., NEW YOKK. S

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing

SURPLUSSTOCK

WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS, U-12 ctm...

per 100, $1.25 ; per 1000, »11.C0.
ITALIAN, shaded white, 12-16 ctm., per 100, $1.75

per 1000, tie.OO.
PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS GRANDI-

FI.ORA, A 1, per 100, tl.OO ; per 1000, $7.00.
Cash With Obdxb.

HOLSEBOSGH BROS., Englewood, N. J.

Mention the FlorlsU' Bxchftns* when wrltlnjr*^

November :

1899

The F=i_.orists' Exchange.

1171

BARGAINS IN TULIPS

SINGLE.

Per 1000

oOO Due vo<. Tliol, criniBon $5 25

SOU Unc von Tliol, scarlet 0.50

250 Canary Bird 12.00

250 Rose Grlsdeltn 13.00

250 Poltebakker, yellow 15.00

250 Rembrandt 10.00

We offer the following "Left
Overs" subject to Prior Sale
DOUBLE. Per 1000

250 Duke of Vork $7.50

lOOo Ua Candeur 7.00

400 Gloria soils T.no

250 Tournesol 14.00

250 Touruesol, velloflr 28.00

250 vellow Rose 9 00

250 Le Blason 12.00

250 Rose Blanclie 7 50

250 Titian H.5II

CHINESE LILIES—

Per liasket iif 30 bulbs, $1.50 per basket.

LILIUM HARRISII (Bermuda crown.)

5-7 $4.25 per 100.

Per case (400 bulbs) 4.00 per 100.

LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS-

Berlin Sand Grown, 3 years old,

$10 per 1000. Per case (2500), $23,

ENGLISH MUSHROOM SPAWN—

ISe-w Stalpnient, $0.50 per 100 lbs.

JOHNSON & STOKES, 217 and 219 Market St., Phila., Pa.

Mention the Floriata' Exchange when writing.

DBNISH GHDLIFLOWEB SEED.

Early Dwarf Danish Snowstorm, a flue eelectloo from
Early Dwarf Erfurt, selected up by my grower for
a quarter ceatury. Always uniformly good, BoUd,
large white beads and early.

No matter what you pay, you cannot get a finer strain.

Samples free to ^^cedsnicn. $!'.£ a lb.

A. E. WOHLERT, Importer, Altoona, Pa.

MICHEL PLANT -o
-^-^BULB CO.

ST. LOUIS, MO.

Kl.irlPtp* Kxohanee when w^Ttn»

CALLAS

White, m-iH
per 100, $3.00.
Per 100

Xullps, Sin(?le Mixed $0.4.5

Hyacinttis, Blue Komans 140

Allium iNt'apolitaDum 40

Biarcissus, Paper White 60

We are headquarters on Choice Fresh
Tobacco Stems. Prices right.

H. B. FtUST S GO., ^l.o^^V'!: PHILt, PA.

Mentlop the IHorlflta* ETchanr^ when writing.

CYCLAMEN

CIGANTEUM SEED.

Finest Giants, mixed. SUOeeede. $1.00; ^ pkt., 50c.
CHINESE PRIMROSES. H^IyforSIn.

pots, siDgle and iloulilr. ^J oil p.T K»0 ; 250fur Hl.OO.

PRIMULA OBCONICA ROSEA.

Clear pink, tti<' tln'-wt nf ;iil Mm- (jhcoiicas, JJ.OOa lOX
Extras added to help pay expressage.

JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa.

Tub Home of Pbimbosks.
Mention th« Florlati' Elrchaoge when writing.

ASTER SEED

Tall branching, mixed, choice strain.
76 ct8. per ounce

Mignonette Seed. ^"^°'^e?ouirce':' *^°''

Poncu Qporilinnc Keek's Strain, 35c. per

ransy oeeuiings. ^qq jg^f, p^^ ^qq^^

Cash with order from unknown parties.
JOHN RECK. Bridgeport, Conn.

Mention the FlorlatB' Eichange when writing.

Commercial ^?'kW
^^iSfm"' Violet Culture

nAII*ETHIOPICA

Fine, well cured bulb^. from our
own larni in California.

Clrcum. 100 1000

Extra Selected, 5 to 6 in $6.60 $65.00

First Class. 4 to 6 in 4.50 35.00

300 ol one size at 1000 rates.

JACKSON & PERKINS CO., Sf^'^^^.l'

wanftnn rh» THrtr'^tw" Kichnnirp when wrltlBg

ALM

^^^

FRESH
2 ON HAND

lOO 1000 3000

I'hffinix Tenuis »0.75 $5.00 $13.50

Pumila 1.00 8.00 22.50

Reclinata 75 5.00 13.50

Corj-pha Auslrnlis 75 5.00 13.50

PnuiTauns Vtilis 1.26 10.00 27.50

J. L. SCHILLER. 404 E. 34th Street, New York.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlnx.
♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦•♦♦♦••»♦♦♦♦»

I We Are - ^ 1

♦ Headquarters for i

t ROCKY FORD

I Cantaloupe Seed

We Solicit Your Orders.

BARTELDES & CO.,

DENVER, COL.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

CHINESE SACRED LILIES

Splendid,

large bulbs,

«>4.00 per

basket of

100.

FINEST LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS

Send for
Quotations.

SPIRAEA JAPONIC A at $3.00 per 100; $27 per 1000

SPIRAEA JAPONICA Compacta Multiflora, at $4.00 per 100; $38 per 1000
JAPAN LILIUM LONQIFLORUM, 5 to 7 inches at $27 per 1000

36 Cortlandt St.,
NEW YORK.

Florists and Dealers are invited to I H TUHR Rll R N J& Hfl
send for Trade List now ready. J- »". I nUnDUnri 01 liU.,

Mention the Flortals' Exchange when writing.

NO BARGAINS, m NEARLY GIVEN AWAY.

All Stock Guaranteed to be of the Best Quality.

1000 DUTCH HYACINTHS, first size to name per 1000, $65.00

5000 " " Miniatures, to name " 20.00

30,000 NARCISSUS, Paper White Grandifl., extra, 1000 in a case, " 6.00

10,000 " Von Sion, mammotli " 14.00

5000 PARROT TULIPS, Gloriosa " '2.00

5000 " " Lutea Major " 12.00

10,000 GLADIOLUS, Tlie Bride, extra tor forcing '' 5.00

Prices on all other Bulbs and Plants Cheerfully Given.

F. W. O. SCHMITZ Jersey City N.J.

Mention the PlorlstB* Exchange when wrltlnff.

LOW EBICES!

For.Bargains:8ee:issuo]of Oct. 7.

CALIFORNIA PRIVET

Pur 100 lOoO

to 2]^ ft., bushy $3UU $'«.00

3 to 3 " " :j.60 30.00

2 to 3 " X heavy l.iKi 35.00

Prices on 1(1,000 lets given on application.

No.
No.

CLEMATIS'PANICULATA

XT , „ . •'«'■>'' "" KW

No. 1, flrst-olass $1.1,0 $800 $70.00

No.-' 70 6.60 60.00

Extra size 1.26 10.00 80JX)

AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII, 2 and 3 years, Oeld-grown, X heavy.

Per Ul 100 1000 Per lO lOO lam

$080 $0.10 $50.00 Xsize il.m A t76M

XX size 1.25 9.00 86.00

30,000 GRASSES, CHEAP.

.65 6.0U

ROSES, SHRUBS and VINES.

SEISD FOR

45.00

THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO., Elizabeth, N. J.

U-,.>lnn th» r}nrtalM- li;i>h«nr« when wntln

ASTER ICOSMOSi PANSY | SALVIA I ZINNIA

id.^

)EEDTMDEREPORfl

Points and information from seedsmen, and
all Interested In this column, solicited. Ad-
dress Editok Seed THADE.careofFLORisTS'
E.XCHANUE, P. O. Box 1607, New York.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION

Alexander Kodgers, Chicago, III., Presi-
dent ; Albert McCullough, Cincinnati, First
Vice-President: F. W. Bolgiano, Washing-
ton, Second Vice-President; S. F Willard,
Wethersfield, Conn., Secretary and Treasurer.

Philadelphia. — H. G. Faust & Co. are
introducing a patent plant stake for bul-
bous plants; made in uniform size, 12
inches long and oiie-quarter-inch diame-
ter, and covered with a patent green
preparation. These can be sold in quan-
tity at a very low figure.

A Seed "Famine."— The American
Agriculturist is authority for the state-
ment that " there has never been such a
' famine ' iu farm and garden seeds as ex-
ists this i'all," adding: "Seed growers
are awake to the situation, and except
where their crops were previously con-
tracted for, there is a disposition to hold
for extreme values."

Vetch Seed.— The Board of General
Appraisers has ruled that "the seed of
the sand or Winter vetch (Vicia villosa)
is an agricultural seed, dutiable at 30 per
cent, ad valorem, under paragraph 254,
tariff act of 1897, as seeds not specially
provided for in said act, and is not enti-
tled to free entry, under paragraph 656
(if said act, as 'grass seeds,' not being
known as such either popularly or com-
mercially," The importers. H. N'unges-
ser & Co., New York, claimed free entry
under the paragraph providing for grass
.seeds.

Onion Sets Crop.— Reports to Ameri-
can Agriculturist, from large growers
and dealers, making a specialty of onion
sets, Indicate that the supply to be win-
tered over and available for the markets
next Spring shows no general increase
compared with a year ago. This is par-
ticularly true of the West, some of the
leadiug producers in the Chicago truck
section having about the same as last
year. Stocks in Indiana moderate, in
Central Ohio the supply to be wintered
over is larger than last year; in north-
western Pennsylvania smaller, and in
the southeastern part of the state, adja-
cent to Philadelphia, about the average.
The conditions as a whole are good, al-
though here and there some tendency to
sprout, owing to unfavorable weather.
There is some complaint that the sets
run larger than last year, buyers]discrim-
inating against these. In the sections
which cater to the Southern trade a
good many sets have already left grow-
ers' hands, elsewhere few transactions,
althcjugh some contracts are being made
for future delivery.

Perry Wa-tson & Co.

CALIFORNIAN SEED HOUSE

-SPECIALTIES

Onion Seed

Sweet Peas

Lettuce

Cosmos

Celery

Hollyhock

Carrot

Verbenas

Salsify

Asters

Parsnip

Mignonette

etc.

etc.

ALL CALIFORNIA GROWN

Lima Beans
Salt Bush
Bromus Grass
Bermuda
Johnson **
etc.

WHOLESALE ONLV.

SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA

Uentlon tli« Florlsta' BxchanKe when wrltlni.

European Notes.

With a rainfall of 41/0 inches in 11 days
we are making up the year's deficiency at
a^quicker rate than is altogetlier agreea-
ble. All work in the fields has been sus-
pended, and stacks ready for threshing
have liad to be kept close covered, so
that a little set-back results. On the
other hand, the extremel.v mild weather
is helping the weakl.v plants to get a
firmer hold of the land.

The bulb trade is somewhat easier, but
the trade in valley crowns, spirieas, die-
lytras and deutzias has opened up very
briskly. This is no doubt a result of the
general prosperity in mauufacturing
trades.

The Dutchmen report an almost com-
plete clearance of bulbs of all kinds; the
dealers hope they may yet be able to do
the same.3S

As regards planting for next season
hyacinths are all in, and happily with-
out showing those serious signs" of dis-
ease which were at one time anticipated.
In another week all the tulips, narcissi,
and crocuses will be planted ; and then
the grower will rest in peace, and in the
enjoyable contemplation of the higlier
prices his hyacinths and tulips are sure
to realize next year.

European Seeds.

The Italian Seed Crop (Naples Dis-
trict.)— The weather last Spring was,
on the whole, abnormal, but the frequent
March rains brought forward the seed-
lings satisfactoril.v. On March 27th we
were visited by a frost quiteunusual and
unexpected at this season ; but the early
vegetHbli's, such as beans, potatoes, and
yo\u)K tcinuvtoes alone suffered, while the
seed cultures escaped damage.

Contrary to other years, long spells of
cool weather prevailed, with occasional
showers, and it was not until the begin-
ning of July that the heat made itself
felt. However, there were also heavy
rains, which threatened the ripening let-
tuce crops; nor did the late lettuces
escape all damage. The great humidity
prevented the seeds from reaching nor-
mal maturity, so that the late ordinary
sorts in particular did not come up to
ourexpectation, while theforcing lettuces
furnished better crop.

Chicory crop was satisfactorj'. Beans
produced a medium crop, though some
sorts were very scarce. Italian cauli-
flowers were, on the whole, safely har-
vested, althougli the latter sorts were in-
terrupted by rains. Broccoli, which is
cultivated comparatively little, yielded a
satisfactory crop; celery and leek were
also pronounced good. Onions, on the
contrary, were very scarce, owinc to
heavy storms in the beginning of Julj',
which broke the stems, so that only tew
seed pods reached perfect maturit.v.
Kohlrabi were fairly good. Spinach,
which is cultivated but httle, yielded only
moderate results. Tomatoes, during
the last weeks especially, suffered from
heavy rains, but we succeeded neverthe-
less in securing the intermediate varie-
ties. Pepper, both sharp and mild sorts,
bore well, and the crop will soon be har-
vested. For egg plants the weather has
been very favorable all through, so that
they are good not only in quality, but
also In quantity; the seeds are now
cleaned. We can;say that Southern vege-
tables, such asartichokes.cardoon, earth
nuts (having .suffered from worms), zea,
etc., gave a good medium crop. Cucum-
bers and melons could be placed under
cover before the rainy weather began, in
the second part of August; but cucum-
bers, which had not suttlcient time to
ripen perfectly, left much to be desired as
regards quantity. Marrows are not yet
gathered, so we are unable to judge of
their quantity and quality, but to con-
clude by the richness and quantity of the

1172

Thb F=i-orists' Exchange.

fruits. H satisfactuiv ti'np luav be expect-
ed. Other vegetables were cultivjited in
but small qunntities. Hardy pl'i'its,
sueli as millet, panieuni, suntlowers, siir-
Khum. etc., requiting little care, gave
j;ood results.

.\moiig Hower seeds, pansy and myoso-
tis talie lirst place, on accDnnt of their
unusual development in conse<!uence ot
the wet weather in Spring. Of .Autumn
open air seedlings, such as clarkia, con-
volvulus, godetia, nemophila, silene, pa-
paver, etc., we are able to speak on the
whole satisfactorily, these plants not
being susceptible, and reriuiring but little
culture. I'hlox. balsams, celosia, cristata
and pyramidalis, Dianthus ehinensis and
Diauthue Heddewigi. portulaca.scabiosa,
eschscholtzia, have given good results
We are now cutting tagetes, gaillardia,
double and single petunias and tropieo-
lum, which promise also to be a success.
The reseda varieties turned out satisfac-
tory, but asters left much to be desired,
on account of the evil effects produced l)y
several heavy rains. Comet, Meteor,
dwarf and Triumph asters suffered most,
while the other varieties were fairl.v
good. However, all the varieties are
now under cover. Zinnias, with which a
great deal of ground was covered, gave
good results. Marguerite carnations
fully justified our expectations, until
several rainy days, followed by heavy
dews, commencing as early as Septem-
ber, spoiled a good deal of the crop. Cen-
taurea Margarita' and odorata, as well
as chama-leon, gave but moderate re-
sults. These plants, which were sown in
the open air lieginning of March, devel-
oped well, but before they could be gath-
ered in June and .luly, heavy rains fell,
so that but few seeds reached perfect
maturity. All the varieties of ipoma-a
promise good crops. Verbenas are now
being harvested, and promise good seeds,
if no heavy rains fall shortly, which could
influence the ripening of the seeds. We
obtain from them this year, almost with-
out exception, fine heavy seeds.

Fine Autumn weather is necessary still
for cannas and dahlias, but to judge by
previous results, a good crop may be
expected.

That this .Summer has been an abnor-
mal one can be judged by the fact that
heavy storms occurred on June 13, 10,
18, 23, 24, 25, and 26, and on July 1, .5,
8, 14, 18, and 19. On July 8 quantities
of hail fell; this is very unusual here. —
.Special Correspondent Horticultural Ad-
vertiser (Eng).

CATALOGUES RECEIVED.

Herb & Wclle, Naples, Italy.— General
Catalogue of Seeds. Illustrated.

H. Henkbl, Darmstadt, Hesser, Germany.—
Price List of New Conifers, Cacti, etc.

Rudolf Kircher, Wandsbek-Hamburg,
Germany.— Price List of Seeds and PlantB.

W. Atlee, Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, Pa.
—Trade Price List of Vegetable and other
Seeds. In this list Is given a description of the
new Snapdragon Sweet Pea, as follows : " This
might be briefly described as a white 'Red
Riding-Hood.' The standard is perfectly
formed In the shape of a hood, which overlaps
and confines the wings close to the keel. The
standard is white, tipped with bright rose ut
the extreme top. It forms a ball-shaped
flower, very similar to a snapdragon. The
wings are always confined at the top by the
overlapping standard, and never protrude
above the standard, as is the case with Red
Riding-Hood. The fragrant flowers are gen-
erally borne four on a stem, and would never
be recognized as sweet peas except by their
fragrance."

Firms Who Are Building:.

Brattleboro, Vt. — Wm. Estpy is com-
pleting a greenhouse 100x15 feet.

Hillsdale, Mich.— S. J. Shank'8 new
greenhouse is well under way.

Old Mystic, Conn.— James Pollard in-
tends to build another greenhouse for
roses.

East Yonkebs, N. Y.— John Thurton
has built a violet house 11x75 feet, and
has stocked it with Marie Louise.

FIRES.

Wilkes-Barre, Pa. — Fire occurred in
the boiler-room of Ira G. .Marvin's green-
houBeSf spreading to the adjoining
Btructures. The boiler building was de-
stroyed, and the ends and part of the
contents ot the greenhouses. There was
no insurance. Mr. Marvin will at once
rebuild and remodel the damaged por-
tions of his property.

Great Clearance Sale

OF SINGLE AXD DOUBLE TULIPS.

We have a little surplus of bulbs on hand. In order to clear these we offer same
at the following reduced prices, as long as they last, for

$4.50 ^^^ ^°^®

50 cts. per 100,
except marked.

SINGLE TULIPS.

Due von Thol, scarlet,
Pnrple Crown.
Bizarre Verdict.
Bizarre Pronkert.

Crimson King.
Arms of Leyden.
Artus.
Brutus.

Pink, Red, White, Yellow,

colors separate.
All Colors Mixed.

PMOnia, red.

DOUBLE TULIPS.

Bonaparte. Purple Crown. Cousine.

Mixed.

SINGLE TULIPS.

1(10 1000

President Lincoln $0 75 $8 00

Rachel Ruesch V5 8 00

Yellow Prince 1 20

La Relne 1 00

Gesneriana 1 00

DOUBLE TULIPS.

Tournesol. red. yellow .
Yellow Rose, lOOO, $7.50
Empress of Austria . . .

100

$1 25

80

, 1 00

Named Varieties per 1000, $2 50

To Color " 2 00

CROCUS

DOUBLE NA]
BOBBINK & ATKINS, Rutherford, N. J.

DOUBLE NARCISSUS Albo Plena Odo'ratus,

per 100, 75o.
75c.

COMMERCIAL

Xow liffuly
For Delivery.

seeAdvt, VIOLET CULTURE

Page 1188.

A FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT I

Kentia Belmoreana and Forsierlana* S In.,
and Ijatania Borbonlca. 4 in., 25c. eacb.

Chinpse Frimrose, finest irlnged varletlee, 2 In.,
$2.00 ; 2H In., |.3.00 per 100 ; 3 In.. »4.00 per 100.

AsparasuH Sprenitprl and Plumosas* 2 In.,
1^00 per 100; Sin., $8.00 per 100.

CyclanieD GiKanteum, 3 In.. $6- 4 In., $10 per 100.

Rex Beeonia, finest mixed, 3 In., $4 00 per 100.

Marguerite Daisy, large flowering white, 2 Inch,
$3.00 per 100. Neplirolepls Cordata Com-
pacta, 2^ In., $4.00 per 100. Cash with order.

oeo. 9i. e;]IIBIAM8. Newton. M. J.

Mention the FlorlsU' Exchange when writing.

HURRY UP!

If you want any Plants offered by me
in this paper of Oct. 7, page 1005.

PLANTS SELLING FAST.

Over 3,000 Palms sold already this Fall.

Send for price-list if you have not above
number of the Exchange.

N. STUDER, Anacostia, D.C.

Mention the FlorlatB' Bicihangre when writlnc.

The Finest

COSMOS

in the World.

Splendid New Varieties, "PINK BUTTERFLY" and "WHITE POND LILY."

Grand older varieties: Giant Red, Pink, White, separate and mixed ; Tints of Dawn,
New Marguerite, Cosmos, Fringed, Orange, Yellow, Dreer's " Early Dawn," and

all the older varieties.

GRAND NEW GIANT WHITE POPPY, "MAID OF THE MIST."

NEW DIANTHUS, "ORIENTAL BEAUTIES."
Seaforthia Elegans, fresh crop. Smilax, fresh. Other seeds in variety.

SEND FOR XRADE LIST TO

MRS. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD, = Ventura = by = the = Sea, Cal.

A PAYING INVESTMENT

Not too late to plant I,II,IlIHr LONGIFLORCM for Easter bloom. Webare a Snrplns and offer,
as long as stock lasIB. 5-7 $2 30 a 1(10; 6-s, »3.50 a 100; 7.9, (5.50 a lOO; 9-10, »10.00 a 100. Per 1000. 10 per cent, less
250 at 1000 rates. ORDER <(!' IC'K. « j.or tcui. ■<;»».

First mvolceot TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS Extra flne,pl«mp.lar,eb„Ibs.

Single white, rose, red, yellow, oraDge, separate. 40c. a doz. ; $2.50 a 100; Double, separate, TOc. a doz. ; $5.00 a 100.

GLOXINIA CRASSIFOLIA ERECTA ''''°'°^'.Pa'doVf»3%'a%!"'""'

\\e want to cl'ar oir a lot of large

CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM BULBS l^'^^Z" ,l^!l.%T,Z "^L'^'T .^FJ^^i.

CALLA ETHIOPICA 3 to 4 inch. $2.00 per lOO; $15.00 per lOCO. Gladioli, Spirrea, Valleys.

Plant NOW ^nmn lAPAN Rill R^ Auratuni,8.9 $4.ooaioo: 9-ii.$6.ooaioo; ii.is.$i2aioo.
ridiii nufi sumB JHrnn duldo Kubrum, e-s, $2.5oa loo- 8-9. M.ooaioo:9-u.$6^a 100

Monster, ? 8.00 a 100. Album, Melpomene, vie, ready in DECEMBER,

CppnC California Erown Sweet Pea, Aater. Mienonette, Stocks, Phlox, Etc,
*^^^*'*' 40c. per lUU. Ijntnnin Boi-bonicn, ready I)cc.-.Iftn., t2.5U a lUOO. Asparaeus
pi. nanuN. $1 :^R per 100; $10 per UMU. AHparnftiis Sprenperl, ready Dec.-Jan
(Sc. per 100; $6.Ui pi:r lOOU. Every eeed guaranteed fresb and germlnatlve. AtidreeB *'

HU DCDPCD O. on ESTABLISHED 1878.

■ Hi DbKbtK V bllij 47 BARCLAY ST., NEW YORK

U«oUoa tba noiisU* Kxehanc* when wrttlnc.

California Privet specwty

Choice Plants, $10 to $40 per 1000

Cash with Order.
Send $3.00 for Samples at Wholesale Prices

Atlantic Coast Nursery,

LITTLE SILVER, N. J.
Adlress J. H. CORNELL, rroprietor,
606 Fourth Ave., Asbury Park. N.J.

Mention the Florlste' Exchange when writing.

Must Have Room...

1000 Dwarf Cinerarias, Dreer's strain,
from 3 In. pots, very fine, riady for 4 to 5 In. pota, at
$3.00 per 100.

Will exchange for somr good Geranium
tW SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.
t^- LOW EXPRESS RATES.

S. BLOOM,

Riegelsville, Pa.

Mention American Gardening when you write.

PRIMROSES!

Nice strcky plants, out of 4 in. Dots,
many of ttiem in bud, DREER'S
STRAIN, at $6 01 per KO.
Gash with order.

M. E. & R. HOFFER, Mount Joy, Pa.

Mention the Plorlata" Exchange wtaea wrltlDf.

..PANSIES..

Largest flowering. Show Varieties, tmeurpaBBed
quality, extra fine stocky plants for cold trames,
5Uc. per 100 by mall; $3.tt0 per UHIO; 500 at 1000 rate by
express. Large bushy plants In bud and Lloom, 75c.
per 100; $4.£0 per 1000; 600 at 1(00 rate
DAISIES (Bellis), largest double flowering, In
mixed colors, fine stockv planta. 50c. per 100 by mall;
$1.50 per 500; $2.50 per \im by express.

GUSTAV PITZONKA, Bristol, Pa.

Mention the FlorlBtB* Exchange when writing.

4 inch, $6.00 per hundred.

Ageratnm , Princess Pauline, Paris Uaiaiea.
yellow and white. Heliotrope, best varieties.
2K in., $3.00 per 100.

Parlor Ivy, Glechoma Variegata, 2ii In.,
$2.B0 per 100.

ROOTED CUTTINGS

Heliotrope, best varieties, Paris Daisies,
Riant yellow and white, Parlor Ivy, Qlechoma
Variegata, $1.00 per 100.

Ageratum, Princess Pauline, $1.60 per 100.

Ageratum, blue and white, 76 cts. per 100.

A. MACK AY, Passaic, N.J.

Mention th« Florl»t«' Bxckanr» when writing.

STRONG

AND

CHEAP..

FOR CASH TO MAKE ROOM.

8in., »7a 100; 4 in., $118 a 100; .5 in., !B«0 a 100.

Araucaria Excelsa, ^sct^i:

CHAS. T, SIEBERT, Sta. 8, Pittsburg, Pa.

Mention the PlorlaU' Exchange when irrltlns.

Ardisia Creoulata

In fruit, jUHt coloring, and fine for holiday
trade, 5 and G Inch pots, .^>0 and 60 cts. each.

OTAHEITE ORANGES

In fruit. Handsome, bushy plants, clean
and well grown, perfect fruit, and in finest,
possible condition for Christmas. Plantain
4 to 7 Inch pots, with from 4 to 12 perfect
fruit, 50 cts. to $1.25 each.

Ardisia Crenulata fj^'-rzi %lt-

$3.50 per 100, Careful packing and good
value given. Cash, Please.

R. G. HANFORD, Norwalk, Conn.

Telephone 133—3,
Mention tk. FlorUt.* Bxch&ng* when wrltlas.

November 25. 1899.

The F=lorists' Exchange.

1173

T.

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYHEN.

Wilson J. Peters, Trov, O., President;
D. S. Lake, Shenandoah, la., Vice-President;
Qeokge C. Seaqek, Itoehester, N. Y., Secre-
tary; C. L. Yates, Rochester, N. Y., Treas-
urer.

The fort.y-secon(1 annual meeting of the
Miasouri State Horticultural .Societ.v oc-
curs at Princeton, .Mo,, December .j-7, in-
clusive. One hundred dollars will be
a:\ven as premiums on apples, and a most
interesting program has been prepared,
in which music is included. L. .\. Good-
man, Westport, Mo., is secretary.

The .Johnson Orchard and Nursery
Company, of Dallas, Texas, has been in-
corporated; capital stock, $10,000. In-
corporators—J. B. Adams, J. U. Estes,
E. 15. Bedford and M. W. Needham.

The Virginia Horticultural Society has
decided to hold its annual session in
Staunton, on January 16, when a hand-
somedispiay of garden and oi-chard prod-
ucts will be exhibited.

The Montana .State Board of Horticul-
ture has issued a pamphlet containing
amended rules and regulations regarding
state inspection of nursery stock, to-
gether with formuUe and remedies for
fruit pests, in effect from October 1 last.

Rochester. N. Y.— The Kxi)ansive
Tree Protector Company has been incor-
Iiorated: capital, f 20, 000. Directors-
Willis H. Coon and Jesse S. Lee, of
Rochester.

The San Jose Scale Scare.— Nursery-
man Fredk. W. Kelsey, New York, in a
communication to the Country Gentle-
man, remarks that: " State co-operation
with local interests and remedies that
strike at the source of these insect devas-
tations may be helpful, and In many
ways Ijeneficial, but the legislative reme-
dies thus far attempted, as applied to
the San Josf scale, appear to have been
more injurious to the fruit-growing in-
terests and to the country, at large than
the loss from the pests themselves."

The Turkish Oak.— The great value
of the Turkish oak is well shown when
at this date, November 20, its leaves are
still green. To be sure, the leaves of the
English oak are likewise green, and in
most respects there is but little difference
between the two. But there are one or
two superior qualities belonging to the
Turkish— its foliage does not become
affecti'<l with the mildew which so disfig-
ures the English, and it makes a lower
growing, compact, globular head, so
symmetrical one cannot but admire it.
Unlike our native oaks, these foreign
kinds do not make the vigorous, sturdy
growth which serves to make ours termed
noble. All oaks thrive fairly well along
the seacoast, but the Turkish and Eng-
lish are known to do specially well.

Low-Growing Shrubs.— Quite fre
fluently a variety of low-growing shrubs
are needed for the foreground of beds or
borders, for grouping near entrance
steps, narrow borders, etc.; but the
assortment is perhaps not as great as
might be supposed. The following will
be found among tlie best; Deutzia gra-
cilis. Azalea ammna. Viburnum opulus
nana, Berberis dulcis nana. Spira?a Bu-
malda and variety Anthonv Waterer,
Spira?a callosaalba, Berberis Thunbergii,
Philadelphus coronarins aureus, Weigela
amabilis variegata, Euonvmus nanus,
Hypericum patulum, H. Mo'serianum, H.
calycinum, H. densiflorum, Caryopteris
mastacanthus and Corchorus japonica
variegata.

Hardy Azalea Indicaalba.— It is not

generally known that the white Azalea
indica, so familiar to florists as a plant
for forcing, is hardy ; vet a few fine, large
specimens may lie s.-cu nourishing in the
vicinity of Philiiddpliiii and New York.
How much further north it would stand,
IS uncertain. The great beauty of a large
specimen, profusely covered with the
snowy flowers can well be imagined.— S.
Mendei.son Meehan.

Flowers That Intoxicate.

A famous prelate once made the
statement that "a man may get drunk
without drinking," The unlucky wight
who comes home in the small hours,
with his head in a whirl and his feet
in a tangle, has been known to aver,
with due solemnity, that the air had

been a little too strong for him. Some

genius has now discovered that it is
possible to get intoxicated upon flowers,
and holds up the innocent-looking vio-
lets as an instance, saying that the Ori-
entals used to extract from the violet
a strong essence, which they used to
mix with their wines to intensify the
inebriating qualities of the latter. The
discoverer of this important secret does
not exactly say, but only slyly hints,
that our love for, and the secret of the
great popularity of, the violet may be
a remnant from those days of yore
when the subtle Eastern was wont to
esteem the flower for its stimulating
qualities. Possibly we have here the
reason why so many spring poets are
red-nosed.— A., in The Gardener.

HORTICULTURAL
f^vTr-:'"" AUCTIONEERS

Sales Every Tuesday and Friday.

CLEARY & CO..

60 Vesey Street, - New York.

llentloD the Florists' Elxchan^e when writing.

EGLANTINE.

The True Fragrant Sweetbriar.

Per 100
1000 Rosa RnblKlnosa, 4-5 feet....$.5.U0
UOO ■■ •• 2-3 " .... 3 HO

1000 •' ■' 1-3 • .... 2 00

6000 Berberis TtannberKi. $3.00 to 7 00

T. R. WATSON, Plymouth, Mass.

Mention the Florists' Ezchang^e when writing.

VINCA MINOR.

We can supply any quantity In nice littlefleld-
grown clumpt* at »150 per lOU ; $8,0U per iriW; $75.00
per 10.000. Sanaplea at 100 price. No charge for pack-
ing, when cash accuinpanles order. Reference
requested.

PINEHURST NURSERIES,

OTTO KATZENSTEIN. Mgr. PINEHURST, N. C.

Aek for our Traue Lists of American

Woody and Herbaceous Plants and Seed.

Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing

NATURALTENNESSEE

Peach Seed, for Nurserymen.

I have procured a limited supply of Genuine Natural
Tennessee Peach Seed, crop or *98.

Ab there Is positively no crop this season, this seed Is
as good as new seed and can be depended on.

Beware of so-called " natural seed, growth of '99."
Send fok Pricks and Samplk.

CHA8. BL,ACK, Hlelltstown, M.J.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing

Deutzia Gracilis

strong bushy plants for forcing.

$6.00 per Hnndred.
SAMUEL C. MOON, Morrisville, °.-^°.':' Pa.

Send for price list of hardy shrubs and trees.
Mention the Florlata' KT«'hwng«' wh^n ^n-iUng

FIUIT UD FLOWEI PUTES

Sitd Pwkflto intf Suppiiu of u\\ kinds for
NURSERYMEN, FLORISTS tndSEEDSMEN

stock CutJ, 10c. per uiuare Inch. Bngrarbigby aU
processei. Printing and Lithographing.

Illnstrated Catalogues a Specialty.

VREDENBURG & CO., • Rochester, N.Y.

Mention thp Florlaf Exchangg wh«p writing

P. OUWERKERK

1123 Summit Ave., Jersey City, N. J.

JUBt received from our Holland Nurseries

RHODODENDRONS, AZALEIS,

SPIRAEA JAPONICA, LILIUM SPECIOSUM

PEONIES, BLEEDING HEART

POT GROWN LILACS, HYDRANGEA IN SORTS.

CLEMATIS and H. p. ROSES, in the best sorts.

PRICES MODERATE.
M*ntloa tlM Flortvta* Bxckaac* wk.n wrltUx.

TREES! TREES!

Norway, HuKar and Hllver IMapIeH
KJor-way Spruce and Arbor Vllie.
WM.J.CHINNICK. Trenion N.J.

Mentlnn the ■noH.f BTr-hnnf. «.h»n wrlllriT

Grape Vines

Descriptive and Price List free.
Cnrrants. Goooeberrles and other Small
Fruit Plants. Extraquality. Warranted true
T. S. HUBBARD CO., FKICDONIA, N. Y.

'^^'-^ WrirlTlK.

100,000 PRIVET

mn ':'iS^n !risi°SS

2Sft 30.00 4-5 (t .45.00

Usual Assortment of ROSES,
Including Crimson Rambler.

HIRiM T. JONES, Union County Nurseries,

EM/.AIIKTII, NKW JKKSEy.

Mention the Fl.jruu- Eich«n»« when «nr1tln».

CABBAGE PLANTS

-.E^f}'^'X'V™^- 1^ <''^"- VfT 100 fl.OO per
1000 : If by mall add 10 ctn. per 100. Write
lor prices on large lotB for fall plantlne.

LETTUfiE Boston Market. Tennis
n \^ rf ? Bfill. Curled Slmp«on,
brandltapldsand other varletles.lSc. a 100,
*1 per 1000; Ifby mall add 10c. per 100.

PARSLEY StronsT planta, 85 eta.
.,r;„ , per 100: $150 a 1000;

J12.S0 per 10,000. Ifby mall add 20c. per Kio!
other Vegetable Plants in Season. Cash with order

R. VINCENT, JR, a SON, WliiteHarsli, Ml

Mention thp FHorlstB' Exchange when wrltlnr.

EDWARD B. JACKSON,

WHOLESALE FLORIST

Hardy Herbaceous Plaots Only

In any quantity, for the least money.

Stanikord, Conn.

Mention the FlorlfltB' Exchange when writing.

EVERBEARING PEACH.

No. 1. June tiudded. two feet, well branched. tl.OO

per doz.; »3()0 per 100; 12 to 20 IncheB. »1.00 per

doz. (by mall); »2 00 per 100. . » r

i>lepch*8 iluince, 4 to 5 feet. No. 1, $1.50 per doz •

*5.lt0 per 10 1; 3 to 4 feet, »i 00 per doz-; fS.Oj per 100.
No. 1 plants of Millpr'n (red) anil Kansas (black)

Raspberries. 75c. per 10O;$4 "0 per lOOO.
Early Harvest Biackberrv, fine plants. 75c. per

100; »5.00per 1000. BTPHIVET 4LL SOLD.
CHAS. BLACK. - HIGHTl^TOWN, N. J.
Mention the Florlwt*' Rxcbangp wb»n iyrlttn»

FRUIT and ORNAMENTAL TREES,

Shrubs, Vines and Roses.

Write for price list or send your lists
of wants for special prices.

W. I T. SMITH GO.. Geneva, N. Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. ' Mention the Florists- Ex'chanife when i^ltln^.

F- A. F NURSERIES "'""'°"'"

■ ■ ^^' ■ ■ NEW JERSEY.

FOR FORCING.

Otaksa, Red-Branched. Thos. Hogg.

Per 100 Per 1000
4-6 crowns, $10.00 $00.00
2-3 crowns, 7.00 60.00

These are magDiflcent strong plants and
unusually good value for the prices asked.
We promise satisfaction to the most critical.
Order now while they can be shipped without
danger of freezing.

Jackson I Perkins Co., Newark, New York.

Growl'l' TREES AND PLANTS in fuU assortment.

Mention the Plonsts'

Kxchange when writing.

Trade Catalogns
Free.

I THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio,!

< Desire to call the attention of Florists and Nurserymen to their 40 acres of

» H ARDVR08E8, their complete assortment of KRITIX and ORK AMEMTAI.

» TRE;ES and SHRVBS, and their 44 G reenhouses of ROSES,

> PALMS, PICVS, PERKS, ETC.

» Correspodence and personal inspection solicited. Trade List and Catalogues free.

^ . Mention the Florlsf Kiphang^ wh»n writing

0 FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL ^""'^ ''"''^- Q^P"- shrubs, Cllmblng Plants. ^

f; iiiHil nnw unnHmcniML Rosm, Evergreens, Hardy Plants, Pteonies. f

Ijargest and choicest collections in America. W

„ ?EST NOVELTIES #

DescrTptlve Illustrated Catalogue free. A

ELLWANCER & BARRY, S

MOUNT HOPE NURSERIES. Rochester, n' Y. \

Fifty-ninth Year. W

Mlitlom th» >liicl«t»' »»h*li«« wh«B wrltlac.

TREES

FOR ORCHARD and GARDEN

. „ _ _ _ Pin, Scarlet, Bed, Wblte, Willow
lO.UUO '•'aved, English and Turkey, 4 to
' 10 feet.

100,000 Norway, Sngar, Sycamore and Silver Leaved, all sizes.

Catalogues on application. Send estimate of wants for prices.

THE WM. H. MOON CO., glenwood nurseries. Morrisville, Pa.

Mentioa the FlorlBta' ExcliMiig» whm writing.

, Other Specialties. 5

WATERER

Large Fleld-Grown Plants,

$7.00 per 100; 165.00 per 1000.

IISMcnii.

1 Plants,

«; 165.00 per 1000.

PaoiGiiiata.

Large Held-Grown Plants,

f 7.00 per 100; $65.00 per ItOO.

SPIR/EA A. nnicncn loo looo

Field grown plants $5 oo 145 00

HYDRtNBEA PiNICULITA GRINOIFLORt

J2 f° 1? '''.'''^« W 60 »40 00

IV? V. . ""> 50 <»

2mo3feet 8 00 7500

VIBURNUM PLICATUM

3;lnch pot plants 6 00 50 00

Extra flneplaLtfl. 4 to 6 feet 25 00 200 00

we have 20 acres of Haedt Sbbubb, Vinks.

PKBKNNIALS. SWKKT FBtHTB, CiNNiS, CARNiTIONS,

Etc. Over 1,000,000 ROSES In stock, embraclne more
than a thoueand varieties.
Write na. We can aave yon money.

J^The^DINQE^&ODNARD CO., West Grove, Pa. 4

Mention tba Flonau' Bxcbans* wbma wntlns.

1174

The F=i-orists' Excht^nge.

Rate, 10 cents per Hue (8 worda), eacli Ineertlon.
Caab with order. This rate applies only to situation
want«d advertisements and when Bet 8olld, without
display. Display advertlBcraentg $1.00 per IncQ. When
letterB are to be addressed In our care add 10 eta. to
"over expense of forwarding.

pIRST-CLASS maker-up, decorator and prepared
^ plant maker wants slluation. E. Huro, 2lS
West 25th si'eHt. N. V. *

C[TLT ATION wanted aa fiardener f-r Horist, slDKle,
^ all round ma • for Keneral Kreenhouse work.
G. R . Florists' Kxchante.

CITUATIO.V waoied by florist. German, stnele.
'--' not afraid of work; experienced In (rrowlnB
cuniattons. violets Hnd eereral potting plants.
AdresB H. D., care Florists' Bxcbantze.

CI ru ATION wanted J>y a younu Gc-man with 13
*^ years' experience In roses, carDaiinns. 'mums.
Tlolflts and general 8t< ck; Is al)>o a fast potter.
Strictly teTH'e»"atfl G. Y , care this paoer,

QITUATION wanted by an Industrious young
^ man, sinale ; 9 years' experience with large
growers; private place preferred; beat of refer-
ences. AddrexK H. B.. care Kiorists' Exchange.

pO'^lTl 'N wanted by single man. 2ti yeirs olr*,
■*■ Ove years' Bxoerlenr^e in growing genera 'greeii-
house stock : well up In destwn work: c»n give good
references. Addre»»>. l75Croton Av..Slngainir.N.T.

OITU ATION wanted by A No. 1 grower of roses.
'^^ carnntions. violets, palms and general stock;
competent to take charge of large plnce. Best of
reference from last employer. G. X., care of
Flor'Bts' Ki^hanHe.

CITUATION wanted as working foreman, high
^ grade roses, carnations at>d general stork, 20
years' experience tn some of the largest piace^ln
the U. fl ;be8t of references. G. V., Rose Grower.
care Florists' Exchange.

CITDATION wnnted. by a Qrst-class all around
*-* florist as foreman on an up-to-date rose grow-
ing establishment, or head gardener on a private
place; steady, sober and hard worker, with the
best of references. Michael J. Callahan, Summit.
N. J.

OITUATION wanted by Florist. Danish. 21. single.
*-^ 8 yearn' experlfnce in ditlerent countries, one
year in U. S.. capable of taking charge; some ex-
perience Id mflklng designs. Temperate: best
references; distance no object. J. Jensen, IOJ'2
Main Street, Worcester, Mass.

HELP WIIITED

Bate SI per Inch. No adv. less than 50o.

"W ANTED.

A g^nod all round man who has bad experi-
ence as market srardener and greenhouse work.
Single man preferref^. Addreps

H., Box 442, Rockvllle. Ind.

Uf AllTCn Young German to work about
■■ ' ^■' Greenhouse, one who has lately
come from Old Country; a steady place,
good home and chance to work up. H. C.,
care Florists' Exchange.

'WANTED.

Night flreman on steam boilers, must
be experienced as such, sober, and have
references from former employers.

S. J.

"Westerly, R, I,

MISGEIUHEOUS WINTS.

Bate $1 per inch. No adv. less than 50c.

GLASS Y^ ANTED.

2100 panes, 10 x 14 or 12 x 14. Address with price
and particulars.

O G. S , Box Gt5, OraoKe, N. J.

WANTED

CYCAS REVOLUTA,

3- inch Pots.

Address, with quotations,

D. LANDRETH & SONS, Philadelphia, Pa.

BUSIIESS OPPORTUHITIES.

Bate St per Inch. No adv. leu than 60c.

Greenhouses For Sale or Rent.

Eight acres ol ground in Improving neigh-
horhood in EHStern Citv ; H greenhouses well
stocked with roses carnatir iis, violets, smilax,
etc. Good dwelling, stable and tenant houses.
Satisfactory reasons for selling. Addrees

G. Z.. care Florists' Exchange.

Mention the PlorlstB' Bxcbange when writing.

Tfl RRnWrR<il Advertiser liaring store
lU bnUncnO! )„ ^est part of New
York City would like to correspond with
grower (in Jersey or Long Island) with view to
semi-partnership. No capital required.

Address G. W.,care Florists' Exchange.

L. USSING'S '"'TZn^r"'

53 W. 28th St., Telephone 12.19 Madison Sq.

VPITH G. K. BRAD8HAW.

SELL. RENT OR EXCHANGE AT ALL TIMES.

Mention the Florlata' Eiohange when writing

FOR SAI^E.

Property situated on East 24th street, near
Avenue E.Bayonne City, New Jersey, lOU ft. iiy
146ft., on which are the following buildings:
One two-story Dwelling House, one Stable,
four full span Wooden Greenhouses, each lu ft
by 81 ft., connected to a Potting Shed. 16 ft. by
40 ft. One Iron Greenhouse, 12 ft. by 110 ft ,
and one Ir(in GreenhouEe,20ft by SO ft., built
by Tbos. W. Weathered's Sons. All heated by
hot water, with one No. 17 Corrugated and one
No. 4 Hitchings Conical Boilers, and one
Weathered No. 6 Improved Double Dome
Boiler. Will sell the above for $3,600.

TROMAS W. WEATHERED,
103 Taylor street. Brooklyn, N. Y.

FOR SAI^E.

Our stock of field, flower and vegetable
seeds, fixtures, wagons, teams, good will. &c.
located at No. 114 North Market street, Nash-
ville, Tennessee; business established eleven
years and paying. Also residence with ten and
one-half acres two miles south of this city;
place is in the best of condition, two wells,
gasolene engine, water tanks, three green-
houses,eleven hotbeds, 21 to 70 feet long, -with
fash; two 8tables,ser\ ant's rrom, hennery, coal
and feed rooms, all in good order; water piped
pretty well over the place. It will take $20.i 00
to buy the place and busineae, which ought to
go together. If interested write or make in-
quiries. Will sell either business or residence
separately.

FRIXH & CO.. Naslivllle. Tenn.

Fi]fi[CLii$uR[ urn

The Florist Property of Chas.Trauth

(Formerly G. Bergmann'd.)

Oil myilSBtl DEC. 7, 189B,

At 12 O'clock Noon,

AT THE AUCTION SALESROOMS,

8 Wilioughby Street, near [ity Hall,

BROOKLV7«, !«. Y.

Mention the Florlstfl' Exchange when writing.

imscELueus.

FOR SALE.

Fifteen Boxes of 10xS4-lnch glass, new,
at S3. 00 per box. Cash with order.
Address

A. A. V00BNEVX:LD, Littleton, N. H

FOR SAI^E.

One No. 1ft Hltchings Boiler, one No. 7.

Furman Boiler, one No 22 Side Feeder Gorton

Boiler. Price, $76 each, f. o. b. cars. Address

H. A., care Florists* Kxchange,

FOR SALE CHEAP.

Three No. 17 Hitchings & Co. Hot Water
Boilers, in good condition, suitable for green-
house heating. 3GUU feet of 3 inch and 4 inch
cast iron pipe, valves, fittings and expansion
tanlts. Tills pipe is as good as new. Also four
Gurney Hot Water Boilers, for residence or
greenhouse, heating capacity from four hun-
dred feet to one thousand feet of radiation.
These boilers have only been in use a few
years. Address

PETER EORVE & BRO.,

Steam and Hot ^ater Fitters
'Wilkes-Barre, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

" (188) Mignonette AllenVDeflance.

— 1 would be pleased to get some infor-
mation as to how mignonette (Allen's
Deflance,) that is now showing bloom,
ill solid beds in a carnation house,
should be disbudded, ted and cared for
in general to get best results?— J. M., Con-
necticut.

—Remove all lateral btids from around
main flower bud and also from the whole
stem. Keep the house at -t.") degrees
at night, (JO on bright days and 'M on
cloudy days: do notallow the soil to be-
come dry.— ('. H. .\LLEN.

(189) Storing Gladiolus Cornis.—
Would you advise for the storing of gla-
diolus bulbs for the Winter, racks with
woven wire bottoms to permit of free
circulation of air; these racks to be piled
one on top of the other to a height of 0
feet ?— A SuBSCHiBER.

-Have the gladioli corms thoroughly
dried and they will keep all right in the
kind of racks" mentioned. The most im-
portant feature will be not to let the
store room become too warm, nor allow
it to get near freezing point. A tempera-
ture of :!8 degrees will suit admirably.

(Hid) Rose Plants Throwing Blind
Wood.— I have a rose house planted
with seven rarieties of teas, and have
cut two good crops fiom the plants. But
some of the varieties throw a considera-
ble quantity of weak Jnon-blooming or
blind wood. Should the weak wood be
removed or allowed to remain? When
cutting my roses I cut the flower stems,
if weak, "to two eyes, and if strong,
almost the size of a lead pencil, I leave
tliree or four eyes.— J. M., Tuxedo, N. Y.

— The non-blooming wood, or as it is
popularly termed, blind wood, is while
growing, fulfilling iiN mission in building
up the general structure of the plants.
After it has completed its growth, which
does not take more than three or four
weeks, it can be cut away, and no more
harm will result than when a shoot that
has borne a flower is taken off. To keej)
roses perfectly clean it is necessary to go
over them occasionally and remove such
wood as is of no further use to the plant,
and the matured blind wood may be
classed under that head. Webelieve that
the amount of blind wood produced may
be regulated somewhat bv careful cut-
ting of the flowers, and if inquirer will
look at the stems where four eyes have
been left he will probably find that most
of them are producing this kind of wood.
We would advise cutting down to two
eyes.

(ini) Black Ply on Roses.- T. B.
IS. — The rose leaves are infested with
black fly; and while this is troublesome
to get rid of it can be done by repeated
fumigation, with tobacco. Fumigate
every third night, fllling the house com-
pletely with the smoke and the fly will
soon disappear.

BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS.

C'lNERARiAs for f'hristmas flowering
will now be in a house by themselves,
and will need plenty of attention to have
the plants in just right, aud at the same
time free from green fly. Just as soon as
a Uttle heat is given to these plants that
pest begins to get in its work; and if
once it gets a foothold among the flower
buds it is almost impossible to eradicate
it. .Strew tolmcco stems among the pots
and renew with fresh ones once a week.
Fumigate also when necessary, and
syringe the foliage well every morning if
the weather is bright.

PoiNKETTiA Bracts are forming, and
liquid manure should now be applied.
Especially is this needed where plants are
in small pots, or where several are plant-
ed together in pans; for when once the
plants suffer for want of nourtshmeut the
foliage begins to drop and the plants be-
come uspless for decorative work, only
being Ht to sell as cut stems and bring-
ing but a poor piice as compared witli
that for well finished pot plants.

(HiusT.MAS always brings a good de-
mand for flowering plants and we should
try to have as great a variety as possi-

ble. Begonia incarnata is not such a
favorite as it used to be, but a limited
number can always be disposed of; so
do not be too hasty in cutting them
down and selling them for a song to
some old lady who wants a church
bouquet for 15c.

Oranges ano Ardisias will be coloring
their fruit and care should be exercised to
have them just right. Syringing may
be kept up on bright days to insure the
foliage being clean ; but it the weather is
at all cloudy, the syiinging should be
omitted. Ventilate at every opportunity
consistent with a proper temperature,
and the fruit and berries will color to
perfection, and there will be no loss from
falling as might occur if the house iskept
too close and moist.

Fashions in Baskets Jardinieres, Etc

There is but little new in jardinieres on
the market this season, the only really
new sample being what is called the
"star-shaped;" that is, the body of the
jardiniere is thickened out and made
similar to theshapeot a five-pointed star.

In fancy baskets, however, there are
many new and beautiful designs. A
visit' to A. Rolker & Sons. New York, re-
veals the fact that W. Rolker, while In
Europe recently, acquired many pleasing
novelties which are finding great favor
with the trade here.

The large baskets, designed for plants,
are not seen in the various colors that
have prevailed in previous years; green
in different shades, " sometimes touched
with gilt," being the color most used.
The baskets are of square form, the
handle being very high. Coming from
opposite corners instead of the sides the
handle crosses the basket diagonally,
making a very roomy basket. The
baskets are made mostly of willow and
finished for rustic effect.

China fern dishes are being superseded
by a round willow basket provided with
a zinc bowl. This is a verypretty and at
the same time a durable arrangement,
and should be much preferred over either
the metal or china pans hitherto used.

In stands or pedestals there are several
new forms; one, solid-looking, and cov-
ered with green plush, is very ornamen-
tal; others come In willow and rattan,
and are painted a green color.

The arrangement of long-stemmed cut
flowers, such as chrysanthemums or
American Beauty roses, is often spoiled
tor the want of a suitable receptacle In
which to place them. Here is a bamboo
vase, from 30 to -10 inches in height, with
a zinc cylinder to hold water, that fills
the bill to a nicety. This vase is made
for rustic effect, and comes in natural
shades of green, so that whatever kind
of flowers is used the combinations of
color are sure to harmonize.

For pot covers the coming style is
made of willow, rose and green colors
predominating; center pieces are also of
willow, differing only in their rustic ap-
pearance from the styles hitherto In
vogue.

Reader, thia la yoar columo. Let ns know
what you are doing. It wUl keep your name
before your fellow-craltemen and Interest
many.

Denver, Colo.— At the State Horticultural
Society meeting, to be held November 27-29,
W. W. Wiimore, the dahlia specialist, will
read a paper on "Dahlias and Tuberous
Plants."

Columbus, O.— John F. Cunningham, form-
erly secretary of the Columbus Horticultural
Society, has accepted a position as assistant
editor of the Ohio Farmer. Homer C. Price
has been elected secretary.of the society.

Astoria, N. Y.-.T. H. Eisenberg, 440 Albert
street, has put in a new Triumph sectional
boiler, made by Craig Reynolds Foundry Co.,
Dayton, O. A system of gutters for c- llecting
the water from the roofs of the houses is in
operation, and carrits all the surplus water
away to the lowest point Into a cistern.

.Mrs. H. Pritchard has just recovered from
a severe attack of asthma.

Fred. Holderer is building a windmill tower
and tank.

New Orleans, La.— Chrysanthemums that
we covered with sash have done very well
with us this season. We had a fine lot of
Robinson, J. H. Tioy, Henderson and some
Queen, also some good NIveus. with from 13 to
26 flowers to a stem. They were practically
grown without water, being only syringed
heavily every evening. We put up an addi-
tional house this summer, 64 by 10 feet, to
grow lilies and pot roses. Abble Bros.

November 25, 1899

The F=lorists' Exchttnge.

1175

New York.

Market Report,

The supply of flowers lias fallen off
BO much fiuring the last few days that
prices for most all kinds have been mate-
rially advauced. Chrysanthemums are
nearing the end of their seasou, and but
few are coming in compared with the
quantities received even one week ago.
Special American Heauty have been
pushed to $4 per dozen, aiid that pi ice i.s
maintaiued. Should the supply not be
augmented materially before Thanksgiv-
ing, .$.") per dozen, seems like a possitile
figure for that occasion. Specia 1 Bride
and Bridesmaid are in short supply as
yet and Sc. each cau be had for them;
extras realize Oc, but with No. 1 it is
difiicult to clean out satisfactorily, and
they are sold much cheaper than the
prices for the higher grades would indi-
cate; f 3 per 100 being about the aver-
age price received.

Carnations show a marked improve-
ment in quality, and ordinary grades are
selling 25 per cent, better than they were
one week ago: for whilesome poor stock
is sold at 7.1C. per 100 the majority
fetches from $1 to .Ifl.uO. Fancies go at
from $3 up. Just how far up they go

President, Wm. Bartholma?; vice-presi-
dent, A. Welsing aud Robert Angus; sec-
retary, J. A. Manda; treasurer, Frank
Plorkovsky. Two displays of chrysan-
themums were made and the first prize
—a copy of the Florists' Manual, giveu
by the Florists' Review — was awarded
to Wm. Scott, he showing 30 blooms,
one each of a different variety. Chas.
Weber obtained a certificate of merit for
an exhibit of 1.1 varieties. .V certificate
of merit was also awarded .V. Welsing
for a plant of Begonia Gloire de Lor-
raine. \ discussion on the relative merits
of potatoes brought out the fact that
Bovee was a satisfactory variety, and
could be recommended, .\uctioneef' John
P. Cleary, was elected to membership.

Chica£:o.

Trade Conditions.

There is a general good feeling now
existing in business circles. The only
trouble among the buyers the past week
has been a shortage of roses, with a visi-
ble advance in prices, which toward the
end of the week became very pronouiiced.
Best teas reached .Iff',. It seems most of
the growers' plants were partly off crop.
It is hardly expected that big "crops will

New Range of Greenhouses erected by Henry A. Dpeer, Inc , at Rivepton

will probably be hard to believe, but Ave
hear of orders placed in advance for the
variety No. (J6G at the rate of f 25 per
100.

Fancy spikesof mignonette have begun
to arrive and the stock is very fine, sell-
ing at $8 per loo.

The violet is the only flower that has
suffered in value this week; in fact, the
drop came last Saturday; and while
there are not a great many coming in
there is enough to supply all wants.

Ordinary grades can be bought for 50e.
and 75c. per 100; specials, .fLoO to
$1.75.

I>ily of the valley is the most uncertain
thing on the market, being sonii- days up,
and others down. Since ourlawt rejinrt it
has been going at .f 2, $:i and f i per 100.
Thursday *3 was the figure, with extra
grades at $4.

With smilax, adiantum and asparagus
there is no change. Stevia in bunches
has begun to come in and fetches 15c. per
bunch. Chrysanthemums being fewer
better prices are obtained; medium-sized
blooms fetch $1.50 per dozen; otlier
grades in proportion. In view of the fact
that the enormous supply has ceased so
abruptly, some think it possible that
flowers are being held back for the
Thanksgiving Iioliday.
News Jottings.

J. B. Ezechel will open a retail store
this week at 1-lSO Madison avenue.

W. H. Fickett & Co., dealers in ever-
greens, wild smilax, etc., have recently
nioved from 52 West 29th street to 408
Sixth avenue.

Mr. Cottenet, one of the proprietors
of the Rosary, Fifth avenue, was thrown
from his horse while following the hounds
last Saturday. On inquiry it was learned
that the injury he received was but
slight.

A. Wadley,495 Fifth avenue, has taken
a partner into business; the sign over
tlie door now reads Wadley & Smythe.
Mr. Smythe was with Siebrecht & Son
until the first of the month, from which
dates the formation of the partnership.

The New York Gardeners' Society held
its November meeting in the Grand Cen-
tral Palace, Saturday evening last. P.
o'Mara was chairman. The following
names were placed in nomination for the
various offices for the ensuing year:

be in by Thanksgiving, hence fair prices
should rule, this being far preferable to
fancy figures, which always leave a sore
spot behind. The Reinbergs expect
good cuts of Beaut.v and Meteor.

Carnations, although showing up in
greater quantities, were well cleared off
and the price went up a notch also. Vio-
lets grown around here are still back-
ward, and some retailers have difficulty
in securing their needed supplies of fine
stock.

As regards chrysanthemums the flo-
rists' windo^vsare a show in themselves,
and every street fakir is loaded down
with big blooms. The park green-
houses are also ablaze with these flowers
and throngs of visitors gotosee them, all
of which fends to show that there is life
iu the chrysanthemum demand yet. In
spite of the enormous supplies, there is,
on the whole, but little grumbling among
either growersordealersabout the prices
obtained. For strictly fancy stock :|f3
is about the highest, many good flowers
averagingbut f 1.50 a dozen, with plenty
of common stock at 75c. to $1. W. II.
Chadwick, Golden Wedding, Mrs. Weeks,
Bonnaffon, Mrs. Jerome Jones, H. W.
Rieman, Mrs. Perrin, Mrs. Murdock,
Morel and Wanamaker are among the
high grade flowers.

Round About.

Miss Kitt.v McGrath, sister of Mrs.
F. Hill, of Maywood, was married on
Wednesday last to William Councilman.

O. W. Frese, State street, is now conva-
lescent.

Peter Henderson & Co., New York,
have opened up a store at No. 0 South
Halsted street, with Henry W. Bruns as
manager. The store is close to the Hay-
market, the only open mart in this city
tor the produce of market gardeners.
Mr. Bpuns, for years, has been connected
with this branch of the seed business iu
Chicago.

Charles Handel has leased the green-
houses of P. G. Pearson, of Batavia, 111.,
for a term of three years.

We are glad to state that C. .T. Strom-
back, of Lincoln Park, is now able to sit
up.

E. E. Piesor, of Kennicott Co., 8a.yB
there has l)een no glut in chrysanthe-
mums this year; and he should know, if
anybody does. Ess.

New ■JTork. — The following scores
were rolled Mouda.v evening:

12 3

P. H Traendly »j laS 144

C. SoheDolc 144 134 181!

A. S. Burns 158 134 130

W. H. Siebreuht 99 133 123

Wm. Aescb 121 124 131

T..I. LanK 16) ISO 171

Alex. Burns, Jr 149 146 lal

W. E. Marshall 173 148 133

C. Woerner U.5 128 134

J I. Donlao .. 112

West Hoboken, N. J.— The scores
made by the members of the North Hud-
son Florists' Bowling Club, November
22, were as follows:

12 3 4 5

H. C. .Stelnhofr....l32 140 108 95 131

T. Flesser 109 121 99 116 127

Paul Fischer 99 132 165 120 116

L. Hansen Iii7 127 135 126 117

-Vm Hillebrecht..l36 114 118 95 126

Clias. Menne... .,. 123 130 U6 109 123

John Birnie 128 112 117 133 99

M.Hansen 112 134 164 150 102

K WIttmann 127 134 122 177

Chas. Dietz 136 150 131 127

Oeo. Brown 163 131 178 166

Geo Kogge :i7 96 167 133

Flatbush, N. Y.— The attendance at
the alleys Thursday night was smaller
than usual. P. Rileycaptured both pots,
making the high score of 220 in the sec-
ond game. Pat started out as though
meaning to break the record held by E.
Dailledouze for 2(30, but as Louis
Schmutz says, you can seldom always
tell what's going to happen sometimes!
The scores made are as under:

1 2

C. Woerner ia2 103

P. Riley 168 22b

H. Dailledouze 93 91

J.I. Donlan 145 98

A. WelsInK 101 77

L. Schmutz 141 162

E Dailledouze 163 163

P. Dailledouze 138 1.32

C. Wooker 129 118

S. S. Butterfleld 117 87

W. S. Rennie 86 102

Buffalo.

Trade News.

It would almost seem as though
a storm were needed to stir up matters,
which. In the floral line, though albeit
pleasant, like the weather, are unevent-
ful. Trade is good enough in everyday
lines. Flowers are coming in in fair sup-
pl.v, but the annually known glut, so
common when chrysanthemums are
abundant, has fortunately as yet not
asserted itself. For one thing, it would
seem as though fewer chrysanthemums
were grown and in supply.

Palmer & Son made a pleasing show-
ing of Liberty roses on Saturday last.
The flowers were effectively arranged in
large crescent wreath form, backed on a
4 by 0 feet panel of galax leaves. Glass
tubes holding water were attached
properly, and into which the rose stalks
were placed, thus making their beautiful
freshness a feature. A large ribbon
helped to complete the affair. Vidi.

The New Range at Riverton. N. J.

The accompanying picture shows the
range of houses erected by the H. A.
Dreer Co., Inc., during the past sum-
mer. It consists of nine houses, each
150x22 feet, open at gutters; corridor
house, 200x21 feet. This house is divided
into three parts, center space, 40 feet,
being used for potting. It is very com-
fortable to work in at all times.
Cypress lumber is used throughout.
The houses are glazed with thick
American glass. Evans ventilators are
employed and steam heat being carried
under roadway. The designing is the
crowning effort of the master builder,
Mr. Jouty, who has designed all the
modern houses here, and who is now
busily engaged in building a handsome
office and an extension of the packing-
room, required to accommodate the in-
crease of business consequent on the
general good times. N. M.

BuooKiAN, N. Y. — John Condon Is glv-
liighis ninth annual tree chryHunthemum
celebration during November. Among
new seedlings arc Columbia, a Japanese
Incurved, globular-shaped ; color, a deli-
cate shell-pink ; Shamrock, a large Incur-
ved (lower; color, pink, center florets,
cream yellow; Richard Croker, dark
maroon ; and T. C. Piatt, deep lemon
yellow, petals erect and fluffy.

CHRYSANTHEM MS

Paclflc, Be-tnnann, (Jiieen. Prenldent "-nilth, Hen-
aerson, Lager. Kohinnon. HonnnfTcm, Morel. Ivory (plDk
and white), wliltf and ytllow Monarch, per 12, 50 cl8. ;
per 100, $l.Ui:», not K'«8 irian VZal th»; k prices.

BEAU LI Ed. WoodfaHven, N. Y.
Mf^ntlon the FlnrliitB' Exchange when writing.

lArL'CnWC ROOTED COLEUS
J/\UI\.oUn O and HELIOTROPES.

'J.l.Ono ColeiiM, 50rt«. n.T 1(K). ) Will 'xchange
1.3tOOU Ilelioirope, tl.UOp.r 100. -; forU'-ranlumB,

PIEDMONT GREENHOUSES. GAINESVILLE. GA.
Mention the FlorlatB' Exchange when writing.

RiRRllHC UNTIL SOLD-RnmblerN. ¥200
DBnU"l^9 perdoz.: H. P.. nam^tl. v.-ry strong,
$1 75 perdoz.; Mixed, il perdoz. Hurdy '.Muinii,
large 11.. 60c. per dozen clutnpfl. Jap. Winfberry,
large, 75c per doz. Dahlins. 75c. per doz. Yel-
low Raspberry. 60c. per doz.

W. U. BUSSING, Westfleld, N. J.

Mention the Floriats' Exchange when writing.

ROSES=For Spring Blooming.

The proper sorts ) lothtlileSoutiert, Gen'lJacquemfnot,
CoQ. dea Alps. C"q dea BlancbeB. La France, cii ., fine

1 and 2 year Beldgrown plants, aultableforS In. pot,5c.
CLEMATIS Vlrgintnnn, finest An ertcan

Climber, sweet-ecented email white flower 2 year,
BtroDg. 3 eta. Lar<fP-flnwprpd Clemails. for
forcing, purple and white, fine plants. 5 In pots, ai iSc;

2 year, fleld-grown plante, at 3ame prlee. Packing free.

W. H. SALTER. Rochester, N Y.

S<pntIon the Flnrlgtp' Exr-hange when writing

Stock Plants ==Clirysantheniunis.

Frank Hardy. Snow Qaeen, Yellow Fellow. W. P
Kavnor. Dor thy Devens. Black Hawk. Mrs H. Wei-itB.
Yeilow Monarch, Mrs Perrln.C.H. Pierce, Pink Ivory,
M'dee. BounafEoD. Maud Adame. W H. Robinson,
Mfttltdlne Pratt. Champwek, .Teroire JoDe«. T. H.
Spaulding VIvland-Morel, Wm H. Chadwick. PennBTl-
vaiiln, Douglas. GlfTor<i, Spotswood. Tanoma. NlveuB,
Solar Queen. AuBtrallan Cold. Gladys Vanderblll.
Prca. Smith, Maud Dean. 10 ct8. each.

W. E. SARGENT, Worcester, Mass.

Mention the Florletit' Exchanre wh«P writlnr

GERANIUMS

A One assortment, 2 Inch plants, ^2.50 per 100.

IVY GERANIUM, irsJp^rfJ""''-.

Coleus, Ageratum, Etc., *' V"

A. J. BALDWIN, Newark, Ohio.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

... LONG NEEDLE PINES ...

2 to 4 feet long, $4 00 per 100. Orders filled same

day as received.

WILD SMILAX. In 50 lb. casea. $1.75 per case

CUT PALM LEAVES. Selected stock, well

packed to keep green. ¥5,00 per 1000.
PALMETTO LEAVES, for prepared Palm par-
poses. Raw and dried, or cured and prested onea.
only needing painting.

Florida Natural Products Co. Orlando, Fla.

Mention the Florlata' Bhtcbanir* when writing.

STOCK PLANTS

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

At 10 cts. each, or $1.00 per doz.

The following' variotleB:
V. More]. Mrs. Egan, Kentacky,

Mrs. Rnblneon, Fenngylvaiila.

Mrs. T. Thompson, Mutaal Friend,

Mrs. H. L. Weeki.
Mayflower, F. Hardy, Golden Gate,

Mrs. C. H. Pierce* Major Bonnafion.

CARL E TAUBE. Trenton, N. J.

MERCER FLORAL CO.

Mention the FlorlBtg' Exchange when writing.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS!

Stock plants of Polly Rose (pure white
Glory of the Pacific), the be«t early white on
the market. Certificated. $1.00 per dozen;
$7,00 per 100 Also Major Bonnaffon, Mrs.
J. Jones, Kleman. Lincoln, Maud Dean.
Mayflower Maud Adams, W. R. Smith Mrs.
R McArthnr, and other leading varieties,
.•JLOO per dozen.

A. J. VREEI.AND,

•iOO West Side Ave.. .JKRSEY CITY, N. J.

Mnntlon the Florists' Exchange when WTltlns

1176

Xhe F=i-ORists' Exchange.

COLD SPRING (N.Y.) SHOW.

The (iiKt annual exhibit of the Putnam
Coiiutv t'hrvsanthemum Society was held
at Cold Spring Town Hall, on Tuesday
and Wednesday of last week, and the ex-
periment was a success, socially, artisti-
cally, and tinancially. The judges were
Patrick O'Mara, of New York; William
Turnerand William Scott, of Tarrytown,
and Lewis E. Wood, of Fishkill. The fol-
lowing were the winners: Prize by Alfred
Bridgeman for best group of chrysanthe-
mums, first, Charles deRham, Jr., (Rich-
ard Cirigg, gardener) : second, John T.
Sherman (John Drekig, gardener). Three
chrvsanthemnms, Sedgwick Cunning-
ham. Group of foliage plants, first,
Charles deRham, Jr., (Richard Grigg);
second, Hon. Samuel Sloan (James Cas-
sidy, gardener). Six decorative foliage
plants. Gen. Daniel Butterfield (William
Dvos, gardener). Specimen fern, first,
W'inthrop Sargent, Fishkill; second, Mrs.
Virginia R. Osborn (William J. Buckley,
gardener). Specimen Asparagus Spren-
geri, Hon. Samuel Sl0Hn( James Cassidy).
Specimen foliage plant, Gen. Daniel But-
terfield (W. Dyos). Six poinsettias, first,
Charles deRham, Jr. (R. Grigg); second,
Gen. Butterfield (W. Dyos).

Thirty-six cut chrysanthemums, first
prize, silver cup presented by John T.
Sherman, president of society, won by
Winthrop Sargent (W. G. Gomersall, gar-
dener), Fishkill; second, Charles Red-
ham, Jr., (R. Grigg). Six blooms white,
first. Charles deRham, Jr., (R. Grigg);
second. Mrs. V. R. Osborn (W. J. Buck-
ley). Six yellow, first, Mrs. V. R. Os-
born (W. J. Buckley); second, Charles
deRham, Jr., (R. Grigg). Six pink, Charles
deRham, Jr.. (R. Grigg). Six assorted
colors, Charles deRham, Jr., (R. Grigg).
Twenty-five cut chrysanthemums, in
vase, first, Charles deRham, Jr.. (R.
Grigg); second, Samuel Sloan (James
Cassidy). Twenty-four cut chrysanthe-
mums on boards, first, Winthrop Sar-
gent, Fishkill; second, Charles deRham,
Jr., (R. Grigg). Twelve cut chrysanthe-
mums on boards, first. Charles deRham,
Jr., (R. Grigg); second, Samuel Sloan
(James Cassidy).

In the rose classes Mrs. V. R. Osborn
(gardener, W. J. Buckley) was first for
Bridesmaid, Bride and Perle, Hon. Samuel
Sloan (J. Cassidy. gardener) being sec-
ond. The last-named exhibitor was first
for 12 assorted varieties.

In carnations the premiums went as
follows: „

Twelve scarlet, first, John T. Sherman
(J. Drekig); second. Capt. Henry Met-
calfe (J. Lowrv, gardener). Twelve
white, first, Samuel Sloan (J. Cassidy);
second, Henry Metcalfe (J. Lowry, gar-
dener). Twelve pink, first. Henry Met-
calfe (J. Lowry); second, Samuel .Sloan
(James Cassidy).

J. W. Feeter, Highland, N. Y., was first
tor best 100 Marie Louise violets.

The W. Elliot & Son's prize for twelve
chrysanthemum novelties was won by
Charles deRham, Jr., (R. Grigg); second
Hon. Samuel Sloan (J. Cassidy). John
P. Donohoe prize, for best chrysanthe-
mum bloom, won by Charles deRham,
Jr.. (R. Grigg). Joseph Walker prize, for
best specimen cypripedium, was won by
Samuel .Sloan (J. Cassidy).

Among other exhibits were chrysantlie-
mums by Frederick Is. Vanderhilt, Hvric
Park, not for competition, and special
prizes for the following set pieces: Imita-
tion of vase, oomposeil of chrysanthe-
mums, carnations and ferns, by Spy Hill
(Conservatories; gates ajar, composed of
roses, ferns and carnations, by John
Fursey, Vonkei-H, and broken wheel on
column, coni|iosed of roses and carna-
tions, 1)V John Fursey.

.\ novelly in oxliibitBthat largershows
might cop.v with profit was the group
of fine grown poinsettiaH. These, if
tastefully arranged with arecas and
kentins, "would make splendid groups in
any chrysanthemum exhibition hall.

Certificates of merit were awarded to

Gen. Daniel P.utterfield. Col. W. E. Rogers

and (Jaiit. Henry Metcalfe, for large

palms, ferns, et<'.

At the close of the exhibition many of

the cut flowers and other exhibits were
am'tioncd off. Richard Grigg acted as
auctioneer, and good prices ruled.

snow IT ORIIIGE, N. J.

The New Jersev Floricultural Society
held a flowershowintheirmeeting room,
Lindslev's Hall, Orange, N. J., on Wednes-
day evening, November 1.5. The exhibits
were not confined to chrysanthemums;
other greenhouse plants were there, and
when the doors werethrown open to the
public the room presented a very attrac-
tive appearance, eliciting many favorable
comments from the numerous visitors.

The society is to be congratulated on
the superior quality of many of the
plants and flowers shown, and, whde
laro-er cities have moreelaborate displays,
the"fiualitvof the singlestem and trained
plants of ihrysanthemums, as shown by
Peter Duff, was the equal of those seen
elsewhere. No admission fee was charged,
the aim being to getthepublic interested
and that their efforts were appreciated
was plainlv seen by the large attendance.
The secretary, J. B. Davis, was indefati-
gable in his efforts to have the show a
success, and deserves creditfor what was
accomplished; President Peter Duff and
Treasurer George Smith also worked
hard and saw that everything was
staged on time, by doing most of the
work themselves.

J I Donlan, New York, gave a short
talk on decorating. It is understood
that a demonstrative lectiireon this sub-
ject will be given by Mr. Donlan at the
December meeting. W. A. Manda, W.
Duckham and A.D.Rose were the judges.

The collection of plants shown by J. B.
Davis was highly commended. A first-
class certificate was awarded to Popken
& Collins for a decorative group, where
both plants andcut flowers weremassed.
John Haves, gardener to Mr. A. H.
Munn, received special mention for a
group of well colored crotons. For
specimen trained chrysanthemums, and
for 6-inch pot plants, the first prizes
went to Peter Duff, gardener to Mr.
John C Brown, the anemone flowered
Garza, a magniticent plant, being grown
to perfection. A certificate of merit was
awarded to George Smith, gardener to
Mr. S. Colgate, for a group of decorative
plants, also special mention for each of
two vases of cut chrysanthemums. W.
A. Manda had six cypripediums in differ-
ent varieties, for which he received a first-
class certificate. A similar award was
made to Wm. Runkel.for cut chrysanthe-
mums and a group of decorative plants.

Ernst G. Asmus, West Hohoken, N. J.,
had a splendid bunch of the new ro.se
Lihertv, which got a first-class certifi-
cate. A certificate of merit was given to
Dr. H. A. Mandeville for three vases of
cut chrysanthemums. Walter Gray, an
amateur, showed n well-grown bunch of
Bonnaffon that received a certltteate of
merit. John N. May's exhibit of pom-
pons was highly commended, as was a
plant of Cattleya labiata in flower,
grown by T. C. Barr, gardener to Mr.
Geo. Van' Qualen. Special mention was
ffiven to Roiiert Mclnnes, gardener to
Mr. B. O. Chisholin, for violets; and a
certificate of merit was awarded the col-
lection of fruit exhibited by J. C. Wil-
liams, Montclair, N. J.

CARNATIONS AT $3.00 CASH.

UDtU Sold. All First Plants.
Flora Hill. Dniin. Poriin. Flilorndo,
McGowan. (Sroll. T- t'Hrllerfse.
A(IdicH»« DANA K. IIEKRON, Oleaii.N. Y.

GllltpOII SEEDS

Specialista in pedigree seeds for winter
blooming. Contracts Solicited.

AMFRIG&N ROSE CO., Washington, DC.

Men t ton th*> yinrlfftii' TCTOhnnge wh*>n writing.

AMERICA

S5 per lOOt $40 per 1000.

Kooted CutMnira, Spring delivery. Place
your ordor at nrce and pet early struck citt-
tinws. Also ft full list of Commercial varieties
of Carnationp.

WM. MURPHY,
5ta. F., Cincinnati, O. Carnation Specialist.

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SCOTT CARNATIONS

Fine Plants from t »3 50 per 100.
the Field, 1 S3O.00 per 1000.

Also some pood McGo-wan, Victor and
Cartledgre at the Bame prices. Cash or
reference with order.

CHASi E. MEEHAN, phiiadeiphi.^, Pa.

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5000 CARNATIONS

Left In Hue skape. SCOTT, McGOWAN and PORTIA
at »3 (lO per U» or »25 per 1000. Not culls Speak quick.

CALIFORNIA VIOLET < LUMPS, *3.00
per 100; Prlnceea of Walee, -2^ Id., |3 00.

VINCA MAJOR VAR., One fleld stock. Sets.

MOON VINES, rooted cuttings, »1.50 per 100.
ASPARAGUSSPRENGEKI, 3«ln., flne,8ct8.
Cafh with order, please.

BENJ. CONNELL, Florist, West Grove, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.
j^ - • We are head-

1 firnMTlOnS. quarters for all
^*** ilMUlV^uo. 2ew and standard
varieties. If you want anything write us. All
information cheerfully given. Field-grown
plants are sold.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

stock plants of the leading and standard
sorts. Write for prices.
'h. ■WEBER *fcSOPJS,Oafelaiid,Ma.

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Strong, Well-Rooted Cuttings,

Mrs. Fisher Carnation

$1.25 per 100; $10 00 per lOCO.
Caeh with Order.

R. J. GARDI>iER,

BAY.SIDE, L. I., N. Y

Mention the Florist*' TCxchnnire wh»n wrulng

■ ■MIIIBHiaBM ■■■■■■■■■■■■■

I CARNATIONS |

i F. CORNER & SONS CO., 5

5 LA FAYETTE, IND. "

Vfentlnn thf Fh^rlflta' Exchange when writing

HARDY PINKS

Root£d Cuttlnpe. Now Ready. 8 sorts as follows: Her
Majesty, giant white; Alha Flnihrlata. white, frlnered;
Brunette, pink, with marnon nmrklniis: Earl of Carlisle.
varlegHted. maroon, rose and white; Juliette, cherry-
red, variegated pink and white: Gertrude. white, niaroon
marklngB: Laura Wilmer. pink with darker ehadlnge,
fringed; May. beautiful fleBh-pluk. very fragrant,
$1 Ml per 100. poBtpa'd ; tS.OO per l"On. by expreea Large;
fleld-grownSclunipa.tS.UUalOO. Satlefaction guaranteed.

A. B. DAVIS & SON, Purcellvitle, Va.

Mention the FlorlatJ' Exrhangf* wh^n wrUlnie
» ♦♦♦«♦♦♦« ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦^

POTTED

Carnation Plants

We have a few Plants
which we will offer at

$3 per 100, $25 per 1000.

ADIANTUM CUNEATUM, ♦

SJ^in. pots, JT.sn per 100; ♦

2J^ in. pots, $3 50 per 100. T

Fine Strong Stock. ^

EDW. J.TAYLOR, Sonthport.Conn.*
♦♦♦«♦♦♦«♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦*

Mention the FIorlatB' Exchange wh»n wrtttnK.

CARNATIONS

After Chrysanthemums are thrown
out many Borists plant CarnatlnnB. We
h ive a few thousand plants heeled in
cold frames suitable fur this purpose.
They are flrsl-class plants.

Buttercup Armaziiidy

C. A. Dana Daybreak

(Crimson Sjiort Jubilee

KUIorado M«teor

Mrs, Fisher Sweetbrier

Wm. Scott Capt. King

Mayor Piogree Albertioi

$4.00 PER 100.

J. L DILLON, Bloomsburg^Pa.

Mention thl.i Paper.

Mention the Florlsta' E^ichange when wrltlOK-

m MODEL

Extention

Carnation

Support

0

Lanoastkr. Pa.. June 17, '99.

Me Theron Parkkb,
Brnoklvn, N. Y

Dear '^Ir :— Your Model Car-
nation Support IB all right Id
every way and will no doubt
he considered ae neceseary
as good plants with growers
when hetter known. I con-
sider it the hest on the mar-
ket, and If your other fpe-
cialties are equally aa good,
they ehould make another
addition to the money makers
of 190O. Rcpeclfully,

Aluhrt M. Here.

FLATBifSH, Brooklyn, N. Y.

Feb. i«. '97.
5!r Thhron Paekkr.

Dear Sir :— Your wire stake

la certainly a gem. Without

hesliatlng we indorse it as an

up-to-date carnation support.

Yours truly.

Dailledouze Beob.

W. HOBOKBN. N. J.. Feb. 1S,'97
Mb. Thkron Paekee.

Dear Sir:- It gives me
much pleasure to congratu-
late you upon your euccess
In getting up carnation sup-
ports. I think that those I
have had from ^ ou are about
as perfect as anybody will be
fc able to make them. They
I certainW All my bill for an
\ Ideal carnation support, a
I thing I have been looking for
Xf a long time. Wishing you
^^ every success In the sale of
Yours truly, E. Assirs.

Don't delay In tying. There is nothing like doing it
soon after planting. Some varieties, paybreak par-
ticularly, soon sprawl over the bed and then tying is
difficult to do and many shoots are broken. There are
several methods, but for qulcknees, neatnj-sa. welfare
of the pl-int and stems, there is nothing I have eeen
equal to the " Model " wire support, and the very worst
Is the old wooden stake. William Soott.

The ModBl Plant Stake Co.. Broalilyn,N.Y.

•■Z'iG North 9th Street.

THERON PARKER, Mgr.Jnvenlorand Patentee.

Mention the FlorlRta' Kxcbangp whpn writing.

them, 1 am.

Ethel Crocker.

Absolutely the btst pinls carnation
ever offered the trade. Grown equally
sucoesituUy liy Messrs. Hill. Craig, and
m J self. You are not buying it on a vent-
ure, but knowing tnatlt is not a success
in one soil and a failure in another.

In color.slze. fragrance and stem it is
juRt what the '*storemen" want.

In habit, constitution and freedom of
bL om, it is just what the grower wants,
never out ol crop from Sept. to July,
mi re flowers to the square foot than any
other known variety, and praclically
no seconds. With 18.00(1 stock plants to
work from there is no danger of f)Ver-
propagatioD, and you are not asked to
wait until planting out time for your
cuttings, but can have them whenever
wanted. Orders intrusttd to me will
have my peisonal a tention, both in the
selection of the cuttings and the fliling
of the order. Prlr«, per 100. »1«;
25, *2 50: lOOO. *76.00; 250. $118 75.

B£KR'S PA>SIESat»4 per 1000
now, and a regular ussortment of car-
nations in a list ready Jan. Ist.

ILBERT M. HERR, Lancaster. Pi.

Hfliiniiiiiiiimniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimffliiiimniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimn

M<»ritlrtn tho Florlptp' Bxrtiflngt* wh»n writing.

STRONG.
FIELD-
GROWN

Flora Hill

CARNATIONS

Daybreak
Johu Voung

C. A. Dana

Red Jacket

Price, 16.00 per 100.

B. d'Or
Kew York

Price. *5.00 per 100.

MctiJowan
Price, t4.00 per 100.

HEALTHY
STOCK

Armazlndy

Meteor

Alaska

ROSES.

I^ouv. du Carnot

IVIeieor

Catherine niermet

Nipheios

The Bride

Bon SSileue

Perle den Jardlns

Sonv. de Wootlon
K. A. Victoria
DucbesH of Albanr
SiiiiHei
Bridesmnid
liQ France
Papa Gontier

From 3 Inch pots, 14.00 per 100.

CYCLAMEN OIGANTEUM.

From 3 incb pots. In bod, SS.OOperlOO

HYDRANfiEA OTAKSA.

From 4 inch pots *8.00 per 100

•' .5 " IQ-QQ ;;

.15.00

NEW TRADE LIST ON APPLICATION.

WOOD BROS., Fishkill, N. Y.

Mentton the Florlits' Excbanse when writlns.

k

November 25, 1899.

The F=lorists' Exchange.

1177

Chrysanthemums.

The experience or most growersof early
and midseason varieties ttjis Fall may be
summed up In one word— disastrous.
Probably never before were so many fine
flowers ruined. The unprecedented warm
Fall had the effect ot rushing the flowers
so rapidly that they were smaller than
they should have been, and very soft.
When the foggy, moisture-laden air
struck through the house nights it left a
trail of spotted flowers behind it. The
only thing to do was to leave the air on,
and run the heat around to move the at-
mosphere as much as possible. The trou-
ble was not confined to one grower or
locality, but seems to ha%-e been general.

Another trouble was the fact that
where plants had made much growth,
and the flowers were up anywhere near
the glass, the hot sun literally burnt up
the petals. Very very few of ttie varieties
came through the ordeal unspotted and
in their virginal purity, and the few that
did may be considered fit to stand any-
thing.

We are sometimes asked: "What are
the qualifications of a commercial varie-
ty?" and we would say, that a variety
that did not spot this Fall may be con-
sidered as such. Robinson went pretty
bad with us. True, conditions were
against it, for the fl )wers were too near
the glass and we don't intend to drop it,
for its past record is first-class. Sunder-
bruch, a variety we have always consid-
ered soft, did not lose a petal. Glory of
the Pacific bleached out nearly wliite.
Merry Monarch came pretty good, but
the petals would fall off the head at the
least knocking about. Solar Queen we
did not catch on the early crown, which
showed too early, and our experience
with the terminal was disappointing.
It showed a big eye and was a very dif-
erent flower to the Solar Cineen of a year
ago.

Unless I am much mistaken Soleil d' Oe-
tobre will show up as one of the very
best early light yellows next year. This
year it came good, did not Spot and its
form is of the finest. A new variety that
we tried this year, Mme. Bergier, is a
beautiful delicate shade of pink. The
flowers were fully developed by October
15, and we propose to give it an exten-
sive trial next year. Why, oh, why, do
the French raisers send out so much rub-
bish in comparison to the few really good
varieties? Echo answers, why?

It is something to be thankful for that
the weather cooled off before ver.y much
damage had been done to the later va-
rieties, though even they, as a general
thing, are not so good as last year. Mrs.
Weeks is a beautiful white, but lar too
soft for this climate; and Mrs. Peabody
is doomed to s|ieed.v oblivion. You have
to take it on the crown bud to get a big
flower, and on the crown it makes a
long, weak neck, needing special cultiva-
tion to get it rigid enough to hold the
flower erect. Bunnaffon was good, as
usual, but growers should remember
that T'.onnaffon is not the whole thing in
yellcnvK, and a little variation in color
is desiralile. Hurrell is a variety that is
just as good as Bonnaffon, as regards
keeping ciualities and color, and, I think,
deserves to be grown more. While not
largeit is pre-eminently a market variety.
AustraUau Gold is another early yellow
that we think a good deal of. Buds
taken on .-Vugust iio came just rigut. It
was, perhaps, rather long-necked, but
the stem was perfectly rigid. Jeannie Fal-
coner is tlielargi'st yellow grownto-day,
and while the color is off, its size alone
makes it a good seller. The Yellow Car-
not is also an enormous flower, but too
weak in the stem, as is also the White
Carnot. Fur the old style of exhibiting
on boards they are just the thing, but it
is a hard matter to get them to stand
upright in a vase without support. Mile.
Lucie Faure is a late white tlJat is just
now (November 15) developing. It is
only medium m size, and rather small in
]ietal; but it makes a beautiful ball of a
flower, best described, perhaps, as a
white Pennsylvania.

The season has been a disappointing
one for pinks. We have several times
been on the point of throwing out Helen
Bloodgood. on account of its sky scrap-
ing growth: but this year it was our
best pink. Morel finished well, but its
growth in the early part of the year was
anything but satisfactory. Wm. Simp-
son's day is gone. Belle of Castlewood
is a beautiful shade of color, but the
plants suffer from pretty near all the ills
that chrysanthemum plants are heir to.

Beauty of Adelaide, an Australian seed-
ling, is a lovely shade of pink and will
get another trial. Yellows and whites
we have in abundance, but a good, relia-
ble pink seems hard to get.

Reverting to .Vustralian seedlings, I
fad to see anything very startling about
the two varieties .lohn Pockettan'd Nellie
Pockett. They have been awarded many
certificates on the other side, but the
man who grows them here will, unless
I am raLstaken, be very soon out, ot
pocket. :Witli seedlings springing up all
over the.pUuiet the task of selecting the
best seems each year to grow more difli-

fUlt. loRA.

BOSTON FERN Speclmeiiplants, cut
.,^:,7 ^ •-'•Vll trom bencli for 7, g

and 10 Inch pots, at J50.00, »75.0O, and HOO 00 a 100.
CASH OR KEFERENCE PLEASE.

L. H. FOSTER. ti^^&i\ Dorchester Mass.

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FERNS FOR DISHES

strong. Sand 2V2 in., $3 per 10(1 ; $27.60 per 1000.

Maranta BlassauKeana (will sell
your fern nisheK), $6(IU iierl'«i; $4J.J.i per 1000

AsparaKUS Plumosus, strong, 2 in.,
$4.5'i ipcr luO ; $4 '.no per KIOIJ,

Ololre de Lorraine Begonia, 2 in.
pots, $2.60 a <loz. ; $26 a IIKJ ; 3 in., $3.6U a doz.
Terms, cash or C. O. D.

C. MERKEL &. SON, Mentor, Ohio.

Mf^ntlnn ttiA F^orlsta' Exrhangft wh«o writing

P P t^ |kl ^5 ^ ^°^ assortment for florists
I C> r% m W "^^> ^''"™ -^ t^dd 3 In. pots. Also

Selattiiiella Ginmelinna, and Reticulata Aurea,

„•>.?!".'"" Alli-iiill'oliuM. «I3.00 per 100.

BABY PRI.tlKXSKS, from 3 IncU, H.OO per 100;
fioni 4 Inch, eirou^. Js WP per 100.

PELARGOMlli»l?*, m 6 heat commercial varie-
ties, mixed, from 3Inch,f3.U0per too, anu from 4 Inch.
«6.00 per too.

J. G. EISELE, - Philadelphia, Pa.

20th AND ONTARIO STS.
Mention tho Florlata' Exchange whpi. writing.

SMALL FERIMS

In choice aptortment, out of 2 and
21/2 inch pots, for $4.00 per 100.

1000 CYCLAMEN ^ra^^'art^h^e" R

just right for Christmas, $B and $9 per doz.
Cash, please. Satisfaction or money refunded.

GEO. i. RAGXHtM, ^^-..^^T^.^Vrdr^'

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IsjMpis hhk Umii

The handsomest decorative plant in
cultivation. $5.00 a 100; $40.00 8 1000.

Mine Is the Genuine Stock.

FRED. C. BECKER, Cambridge, Mass.

1730 CAMBRIDGE ST.
IJ«^ntton tha Tnnrlita' HJTfhang** whon writing

FERNS. FERNS.

This year we have a tine lot, all in the best
post-ihie shape, a good variety and nice, bushy
stock, 21-4 in pots. $3,611 per 100; $3U 00 per lOtiO ;
packed in pots, TjU cts- per 100 extra, express
paid to New York.

H. WESTON a BRO., Hempstead, L. I., N.Y.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

Boston Ferns

K. Exaltata Bostontensts.

Small plants, $6 00 per luu; $40.00 per 1000;
not lesB than 250 at lUOO rate. Large plants,
$6.00 to $12.00 per lOO,

ALSO A FINE LOT OF

KeutlaSt Beltnoreana and Forsteriana, 6-in.
puts, trom $1.00 to $1.50 each; 7-in. pots. $1.50
to $2 60eai-ti; larger plants, $3.0(1 to $10.00 ea.

Areca Uutescens, 50c. to $3.00 each.

l.ataiiiaHt I rom $4.00 per doz., to $3 00 each.

Araiicarlas. lare-e plants, 75c. to $150 ea.

Aspara}(usl*luniosus*$l.ii0to$1.50doz.

AsparaKUS Sprenuerl, 3)^ in. pots,

$1.,') ' pt'l linz.

AsparaKUS Tennlsslnias,2H in. pots,
".'if. pt'i iiuz.; .'it^ in. pots, $1.35 per doz.

Rubber Plants, $5,00 to ,$(j.lio per doz.

Primroses. :t!^ in.. $V.iiii per 100; 5 in.,
$12.00 |>er IDit; for Chri3lmiis blooming.

AZALEAS for Ghristmas.

Bin ining. from 75 cts. to $3.00 each ; accord-
ing to size.

WM. A. BOCK, No. Cambridge, Mass.

Unknown corrpspondente will send cash with
orders. Connected with Telephone.

Mention the Florlats* Exchan^ when writing.

Surplus Isparaps Sprengeri

100 3 Inch $5 Oil per 101).

200 4 inch $s.00 per 100.

These are go d plants, both sizes ready to
shut. Cash with order.

JACOB A. FRIES. Bethlehem, Pa.

52 GOEPP STREET.

CHOICE FERNS

Full Bushy Plants for Jardinieres. ^^^^^^

Pterls Treiiiula, 2-Inch jstio

. " ,. '* Si^lDch 5(jo

l>y SOfli u m sea nden s. 2 inch 3 oo

Mixed. 10 best hardy Borte, 2 and 3-inch!!.'. !" 400

100 FernN. In 100 aortg, correctly naraed. In 3

ana 4-Inch pota 10 oo

100 Ferns, In lo eorts. pretty plants, in flate,

mailed 1.25

Peperomia Ariroliaand Areyrea, bueby,

2-Inch 3.00

Nephrolepia BofiionlensiH, etrong, 3-tncb. 5.00
I« " WaHhiugtouiensiM. finest

new, bold grower, for decorators. 5-In.-3 ft. . . 5.00

12 do.,4-Iuch 200

6 do., rnailed, 2!-6-ln ',', i.oQ

Also strong from flats, for potting now,

100 ('leinatiH Paniculatn, mailed 1.25

100 Beffouta Vernon. 6 varletlee, mailed 1.25

Carefully packed. Caah with order.

JOHN H. LEY, Goodhope. Washington, D C.

Mp^ntton the FlorlHtw' Rxrhang** whun writing

LATANIA BORBONICA

4 Inch pots $2.50 per doz; $20.00 per 100.

5 ■• 4.75 " 35.00 "

6 " 9.00 '* 7000 "

7 " 1.25each.andflne8peclmen

plants from |6.00 and upwards.

Areca Lutesceoa. fine plants from $5.00 upwards.
Hentia Belnioreann and Forsteriana—

4 In. pots, $35.00 per 100; 5 In. pota, $50 to *75 per 100 ;
6 In. pots, $1.00 lo $l.'.;5 each; 7 In. pots, $1.'S to
$2 00 each ; larger plants, well grown, from $2.50 and
upwards.

Phoenix reclinnta, 4 Id. pots, 25c. each, $20 per 100;

5 In. poU, 40c. each, $35.00 per lOO ; 6 In. pots, 60c. each,
$55.00 per lOu ; 1 1n. pots. $1.25 each.

PhfBnix CaunriensiNt Rupicola and Recli-
nala* fine specimen plants, from $3.00 to $5.00 each.

Cocos Weddelianat from 2 In. pot«, $1.50 per doz.
CCDIIC Floe assortment, 2^ In. pots, $3.00perlOO;
rcnna » in. pots, $6.00 per 100.

NephroleplR Compacta Nana—

3 fn, potB. $8.00 per UIO.

ASPARAGUS f'fn'-p^T^J: e'a'c°h.'°"' *'■'" " '°'-
JOHN BADER, Troy HIM, Allegheny, Pa.

L. D. TELEPHONE 872.
Mention the Florlatg' Bxchange when writing

HEADQUARTERS FOR

Palms and Ferns.

Fine, clcim horacKrownatock; grown cool.
Give U8 a. trlHl order and be CONVINCED.

J. B. HEISS. S!;?.S?.rJ."= Dayton, Ohio.

KK\I> lOK I'llICi: I.ImT.

Is fiiicr tlian HuHton Fern, and useful for highest
grado uf design work, ferneries, etc.; keeps freeh In
wa'cr for 14 daysan-i more. I'lantcd between Bmllax
Is very profltable. First nlze. youns plant-. $-1.00 a 100:
seconil, $R Wa 10<>; third, JlO.ui h lui ; Bpt'clmen. froatlB,
IS In.. 50e. earh; 21 In.. $l.()fl eiirh. Sample bOX, by
mall, containing in plant* In ah(>v«; »\ze». $i (»0,

Cultural directions on applleatlon Cash with order.

ALBERT KHAPPER, Frankfort, Phila , Pa.

<I,K11ATIST.

15.000 latahia borbonica

Fine plants of exceptionable value, viz:

100 1000

3 characterized leaves, 12 to 16 In. $16.00 $126.00
2 to 3 " " 4 in. pots,

15 to 18 in 20.00 150.00

4 to 5 characterized leaves, 5 in.
pots, 18 to 211 in 25.00

5 to 6 characterized leaves, 5 to 6

in. puts, 18 to 2(1 in 40.00

CALADIV9I8, fancy sorts,
named, large diy Ijulba 10.00

BIOTA AUREA NANA.

The finest of all the Biotas, hardy North, is
also used for decorative purposes where it is
too cold and exposed for palms. Plants from
open ground with balls of earth.

100 1000

12 to 15 inches $12.00 $100.00

16tol8 " 2O0O

24to30 " 40,00

EVERBEARING PEACH.

A desirable variety, fruit ripens for three
months, budded trees. 3 to 6 feet, $10 00 per lOO

OVER ONE ACKE OF GLASS...

350 ACRES IN NURSERY STOCK.
0^Send tor Trade List and Descriptive Catalogue

P. J. BERCKMANS CO.,

Fruitland Nurseries, - - Augusta, Ga.

Mention tha Florl»tB' Bxchany when writing

While it's warm we ship by FREIGHT

PHLinS m FEims

At lower rate

But EXPRESS CHARGE is your fate
When it's cold and you're too late.

>jCKi-^t\y\

VARiaTIRS.

Size Height
pot. Inches.

Latania Borbonica.. 2 in.
..3 •■
..5
..6

Char,
leaves.

Cocos Weddeliana..3
KentlaBeimoreana..3 '
..3 '

Kentia Forsteriana

16-20
18-23
20-24
28-30
28-34
3ll-ji6
14-18
6-T
8-10
18-21
18-22
20-36
34-38
20-24
25-28
26-30
36-40

5-8
6-7
6-8
7-8
7-8
89
4-6
3-4
4-5
6-6
6-7
6-7
6-7
4-6
4-6

. — Price — ,

Each. Doz

$0 60

1 60

6 00
9 00

13 00
24 00
30 00
36 00

2 10

2 00

3 00

7 20
12 110
18 00
30 CO

7 20
12 110
18 00
3D 00

$0 50
75

1 00

2 00

2 60

3 00
25
26

75
1 00

1 60

2 60
75

1 00

1 60

2 50

MISCELLANEOUS.

VARIKTIK3. Per doz.

Peperomia Argyrea, 2 in. pots $0 76

3 " 150

" " 4 " fine plants.. 2 00

Dracaena Terminalis, 4 " fine plants.. 3 00

Dracaena Fragrans, 4 '* *' - .. 00

6 " " ..6 00

" 6 " " .. 9 00

Size Height No. of . — Price — .

pot. Inches, tiers. Each. Doz.

AraucariaExcelsa..3in. 6-8 2-3 $0 50 $6 00

..4 " 10-12 2-3 1 00 10 00

..5 " 18-20 3-4 1 25 15 10

" . .7 " 36-38 6-7 2 50 30 00

FIcus Elastica 4" 13-14 25 3 00

" 5 " 16-18 50 6 00

" 6 " 1 00 12 00

FRrxl:

Vaeiktiks.

Cyrtomlum Falcatum.

Size , Price .

pot. Per doz. Per 100

...4 in. $2 10

... 5 " 3 00

6 " 5 00

Blechnum''rlenlale 2 " 60 $4 00

LomarlaGibba 4" 160 12 00

Pters Sfrrulala 2" 50 4 00

Pteris Umbrosa 6" 3 00 20 00

NephrolepisExaltata 4 " 160 12 OO

! 00

Vaeiktiks.

size Price ,

pot. Per doz. Per 100

NeplirolepisPectinata 4 in. $150 $12 00

Nephrolepis Phillpensis .... 4 " 150 13 OO
5 " 2 00

AsparagusPlumosusNanus.. 2 **
Asparagus Sprengeri 2 *'

50 4 00

1 no 8 00

60 4 OO

We have a general assortment of two Inch Ferns,
at $4.00 per hundred; $35.00 per thousand.

GEO. WITTBOLD, "«l!„sw st., CHICAGO, ILL.

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Society of American Florists.

DEPAKTMENT Or PLANT REGISTRATION.

Alexander MacLellan registers Ciirys-
ANTHEMiM VICTORIA, .Japanese incurved,
color between lemon and straw; foliage
almost identical with the parent— .Mrs.
George M. Pullman.

f'HRYSANTHEMUM GENEKAI. .IoUHEUT,

.Japanese incurved, of large size, color
darker than that of Mrs. George Magee.
Wm. J. Stewart, .Secretary.

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Contents.

The American Carnation Society.

Mr. .Sewall Fisher, ot Framingham,
Mass., registers thcfoUowing carnations:

The Gardeners' Chronicle, comment-
ing editorially on the recent show of the
National Chrysanthemum Society of
England, states that the most remark-
able feature in connection therewith
was the introduction upon an extensive
scale of vases in place of the usual ex-
hibition boards for the display of large
Japanese blooms. The same journal
adds that "it is difficult to maintain
general interest in the pompon, single-
flowered anemone, and even the in-
curveds, so overwhelming are the Jap-
anese varieties." A class had been ar-
ranged with a view of bringing to-
gether all of the types in one exhibit,
but there was not a single collection
entered.

As regards chrysanthemum shows
generally, in England there is a tear
abroad that "unless greater variety be
introduced into them, it is very possible
in the future they may fail to obtain
the patronage ot the general public,
that until now has been so liberally ac-
corded the chrysanthemum as an ex-
hibition flower."

Evidently our English brethren are
meeting with the same difficulty in

SAXoN-rseedling of l.sOO, fiftli cross of show -tter^s^as^has^been^ Xw'man'

Florence and a scarlet Marguerite, color
bright Vermillion scarlet; flower two to
two and one-half inches iu diameter,
good stem, deeply fringed; fragrant.
Plant healthy, full standard height;
blooms in succession from October.

.\li!Ert M. Hehr, Secretary.

here,

agers are gradually overcoming.

AMBRICAN CARNATION SOCIETY .

Books Keckivkd

Briefs for Busy Florists .

Bowling

Catalooueb Received ....
Chrysanthemum Society of America
Chhysanthemdms .

Coi. U. Aptjleton (lllua.)

1178
1178
1174
1176
1172
1178
1177
1178-1180

1174
. 1172
. 117i

. 11-6
. 1181)
. 1181
. 118J
. 1,83

118U, 1181
. 1173

Riv-
. 1175

Fashions in Baskets, Jardinieres,

Etc

Fires

Firms Who Are Bdiluino
Flower Shows : „ „ ., _

Cuid Spring, N. Y., Orange, N. J-

Elmiia, N. V., Mlllbrook, N. Y.

Newport, R. 1

St. Louis, Waco, Tex.

Toronto

Views of

Flowers That Intoxicate
Green HoDBES, New Range of, at

KRTON, N. J. ililus) .
NohoEry Department 1173

Obituary:

John Wood ...•.-• 11'8

QOBbTION Box 11"*

Seed Trade Report 1171

SOCIETY OF American Florists . . 1178
Trade Notes:

Buffalo, Chicago. New Vork. . . 117a

Bostuu, Phuaueipnia, Pittsburg . . 1176

Montreal ■ '183

Baltimore, Bridgeport, Conu., BrouR-
iyn, Lockport, N. Y., West Lynn.

Mas3 „ 1 °'

Cincinnati, Grand Rapids, Otiawa, St.
Louis 1188

photo's Photographs forwarded
riUJH-ro. ^o^_i,ig ortice for the purpose
of reproduction blioulil be carefully rolled
and inclosed in a carton, or else packed
flatbetweeu medium heavy cards. They
should never be creased or folded.

Clirysanthemum Committees' Work.

NOVE.MDER 11, 1809.

Philadelphia.— John N.May, Summit,
N. J., exhibited E. No. .^, a white
Japanese incurved variety, scoring com-
mercial scale Si; exhibition scale, 81
points. The following three varieties
were exhibited by .Nathan Smith & Son,
Adrian, Mich.; Orizaba, a pink Japanese
incurved, scored commercial scale, 86;
exhibition scale, 84 points; Nesota, a
yellow Japanese reflexed variety, scored
commercial scale, 8.S; exhibition scale,
88 points; No. 72, a bronze Japanese re-
flexed variety, scored, both scales 83
points.

NOVEMlSER 18.

New York.— John N. May exhibited
Eulalle, a Japanese anemone, white,
with lemon center, which scored, exhibi-
tion scale, S.'j points.

Philadelphia.- Eulalie, exhibited by
Mr. May, scored, commercial scale, 87;
exhibition scale, 89 points.

Col. D. Appleton, a Japanese incurved
yellow, exhibited by John Marshall,
Purchase, N. Y., scored, both scales, 91
points.

Robt. G. Carey, Chestnut Hill, Pa., ex-
hibited Chestnut Hill, a yellow Japanese
incurved, which scored, commercial
scale, 90; exhibition scale, 88 points.
No reports from other committees.

Elmer D. Smith, Secy.
New York.— There was only one chrys-
anthemum present forcertification before
the New York committee last Saturday.
This was shown by John N. May, Sum-
mit, N. J., receiving 8,5 points. It was a
.Japanese anemone flowered variety,
white tinted with pink and shown under
the number 24.

To-day (Saturday, November 2:") is
the last day of this season when seed-
lings ma.v be suVimitted to the various
committees.

George Gibhs, the Orcas Island bulb
grower, has leased two acres of land ad-
joining that occupied by C. T. Canfleld in
conducting the Fairhaveu Land Com-
pany's bulb growing experiments. Mr.
Gibbs will at once remove his stock from
Orcas to his new place. The land is near
Fort Bellingham, Washington State, and
is particularlv .adapted to the growing
of bulbs, by reason ot its sandy sub-soil.
Mr. Canfleld has just received two ship-
ments of bulbs tor stock. One is from
Cork, Ireland, and the other from Haar-
lem, Holland. Both shipments were 28
days in transit. He will set out 20,000
bulbs in all this year. Last year he had

i,-,ooo.

Seaweed is largely used as a fertiizer
by some New England farmers. It is re-
ported that several factories along the
coast wtiere oil is made from menhaden,
will now manufacture fertilizer by mix-
ing seaweed with the refuse of fish left
from the oil making.

Errata.

In .advertisement of Greene & Underbill,
page 1152 List issue, the address should
read. Watertown, N. Y., not N. J., and in
the first item Fuchsias, 1 inch, should
read 4 kinds.

The short course at the Oklahoma
.\gricultural and Mechanical College,
Siillwater, opens January .^.extending
to March 3. Among other subjects, in-
struction will be given on orchard and
small fruits, botany, troublesome insects,
etc. Director John Fields will be in
charge of the course.

The receipts taken at the door paid all
expenses, including premiums at the re-
cent Philadelphia show, excepting .f 1.08.

The Floricultural Society of Frede-
rick, Md., has decided to abandon the
holding of a flower show each Autumn.
It is stated by the officials of the so-
ciety that not once in the flve years in
which exhibitions were held did the
receipts amount to enough to cover the
expenses.

A monument to the late M. Jean Lin-
den has been erected in the Pare Leo-
pold, Brussels. The statuary consists
of a life-like bust in bronze, poised
upon a plinth of granite, decorated with
a basso-relievo, representing an orchid.

John Shrimpton, whose name is well
known in connection with the raising of
new chrysanthemums, is dead.

Chrysanthemum Col. D. Appleton.

This variety was raised by J. II. Mc-
Donald, gardener to the Appleton estate,
Kiverdale-on. Hudson, N. Y., two years
ago and exhibited by him last year at
New York, receiving 92 points. I have
grown a liousefulot it here this .year, and
have exhibited blooms before the com-
mittees of the C. S. A.at Chicago, Boston
and Philadelphia. .\t Chicago it scored
9."> points, Boston, 91 commercial, and
93 exhibition scale; at Philadelphia, 91
both scales.

The flower is an immense Japanese in-
curved, bright yellow in color, of great
depth and solid build, does not show any
center, the lower florets reflexlng to foli-
age; stem strong, carrying the flower
erect; foliage not too large. The plant
is a robust grower, height between (>
and 7 feet. Parentage unknown.

This is an Al commercial variety;
flowers have measured 22 inches round
center; from stem to stem 19 IncheH.
The flowers sold at .f .5 per dozen, whole-
sale, in New York.

John Marshall.

Purchase, N. Y.

(See Illiistrntlnti, pnge IISO).

The carnation Daybreak wasthe result
ot seven generatinns nf ci-iisscs.

OBITUARY.

John Wood.

On September 24, Mr. John Wood, of
Kirkstall, Leeds, England, died after an
illness of a few hours, aged .57 years.

To all readers of The Garden, London,
his " Notes on Hardy Plants" were well
known, and his influence was perhaps
even more felt through his " Hard.v Plant
Club," formed for tlie distribution and
exchange of hardy herbaceous and alpine
plants. These means not only intro-
duced to amateurs new species suited to
their collections of alpine plants, but
gave valuablecultural information. Mr.
Wood had nearly reached middle life be-
fore he took up tlie culture of hardy
plants, having, at the time ot his deatli
been in this business about twenty-two
years. He drifted into it late in life sim-
ply through tlie keen love he had for it
and which has brought him more than
average success.

He lias done a great work in creating
and fostering a love for wild plants, and
had a notably fine collection of hardy
American perennials. He wastheproprie-
torof "Wood's Hardy Plant Club Label"
introduced in this country several years
ago, and now used by mauy private and
public places, including the new Botani-
cal Gardens in Bronx Park, New York.
He leaves a widow, two sons and three
daughters, one eon being now an Ameri-
can citizen and manager of one of our
larger New York hotels.

H. P. K.

BOOKS RECEIVED.

Florists' Manual, by AVilliam Scott.
Publishers, I'^lorists' Publishing Com-
pany, Chicago. Price, Ij.'i.

From advance sheets ot the Florists'
Manual, kindly sent us by the publishers,
as well as from those which have ap-
peared from time to time in the trade
press, we had formed an idea of the gen-
eral scope and usefulness of Mr. .Scott's
book, and we now hail with a great deal
of satisfaction tlie work as a completed
whole. Several handbooks ot a more or
less similar nature, dealing with commer-
cial plant culture in America, or some
portions of it rather, have been placed
on the market; but the teachings which
they convey have, as the years rolled by,
become to a greater or less extent obso-
lete, owing to the continual mutability
in methods, etc., so that the Manual cou-
taining, as it does, matter which is
strictly up-to-date, and thoroughly
practical, should meet with a ready
acceptance among all engaged in the in-
dustry upon which it treats. The cali-
ber of Mr. Scott's instructions, in mat-
ters horticultural, is too well known to
the trade to require any elaboration at
our hands ; suffice it to say that the same
soundness ot doctrine, and masterful
handling of every subject dealt with, gen-
erally characterizes the text ot the book
now before us. Nearly 200 individual
items are discussed, and, as regards
plants, largely thoseof commercial value,
the staples ot the trade receiving greatest
attention. Unfortunately, the pressure
under which the author has been com-
pelled to write, in order to produce the
book at a given time, shows itself in
some instances, aud is no doubt respon-
sible for several slight detects, both in
diction and fullness ot treatment that
present themselves. For example, here
are a few such, taken promiscuously: In
the case of the cyclamen, Mr.Scottstates
that these plants arenotparticular as to
the soil they require. This is scarcely the
most modern opinion, for while the cy-
clamen will live and flower in any ordi-
nary soil, it is a noticeable tact that the
best growers (those making a specialty
of cyclamen) attribute their success to
having at hand an unlimited supply of
leaf soil which is used entirely in the pots
until the last shift is given. Ficus elas-
tica is treated very briefly, in comparison
with its Importance. The reader is given
some useful information on propagation,
but the latest methods for obtaining flne
specimens in a comparatively short time,
are but slightly touched upon.

'The chapter on greenhouse building is
thorough, as also is the one on heating,
and these will be found of great help to
parties intending to tjuild. Mr. Scott, as
is well known, is an advocate of the
liutted s.ystem of glazing, and his reasons
for his predilection in this matter are
very fully set forth. Potting and water-
ing are gone into in detail and some orig-
inal information is provided on both
subjects.

The text appears on each page, in three
columns, and on several pages through-
out the work glaring advertisements
stare the reader in the face. These, to
our mind, together with the mode of dis-
tribution of the reading matter, detract
from the book's general appearance,
which they tend to cheapen. Several ty-
pographical errors also manifest them-
selves, and these, at times, render thetext
misleading. Thus, in the chapter devoted
to asters (p. 24) mention is made of
planting them out for "cuttings." Pre-
sumably, "cutting" or "cut flowers" is
intended; also at page 119, in referring
to the different styles of greenhouse build-
ing, appears the expression " south. spaii-
to-the-south houses," which, of course,
should read " short-span-to-the-south ; "
and there are others. However, the host
of real solid instruction so overwhelms
these slight slips that one can readily
overlook them under the circumstances.
The book, which is profusely Illustrated,
can be safely recommended as a thorough-
ly practical guide, the result ot years of
experience; but it is, we think, unfortu-
nate its price has liceii held so higlj, which,
in tills ageof cheap literature, will be apt
to militate against the distribution that
a serviceable work of this nature so de-
cidedly deserves.

ovember 25, 1899.

The F^lorists' Exchkngi

1179

Boston.

Market Notes.

The market is fretting suitril more
to the demand and tliere appears to be a
much better feeling on every hand. Last
Saturday the Harvard-Yale football
game occasioued a very lively call for
everything red — chrysanthemums, roses
and carnations of that color doing very
well. There was a fairly good supply
and some very satisfactory prices were
obtained for such stock. Wm. Nicholson
received f3 a dozen for a fine lot of
Shrimpton chrysanthemums, brought in
on Friday and Saturday. Violets, too,
which had been held back all week, were
very much in demand, good quality stock
bringing $1.25 and |;l..".o a 100, and sell-
ing quickly.

The present week opened with a decrease
in the supply of stock generally, as com-
pared with previous Mondays, and the
demand was better. Chrysanthemums
are beginning to slacken up; but they will
probably continue in fair supply until
after Thanksgiving, .\dditional varie-
ties now coming in are Western King
(white) and Mrs.Murdock (pink). Prices
on good flowers range from $(i to $12.')(>
a 100, a few e.xtras making $16, and
Western King, of best quality, going as
high as $2~>. These, however, are in
limited quantities. Roses are in good
supply. Fine ones clean up, as a rule, at
fairly good prices. Beauty continue
plentiful. Good Bride and Bridesmaid
are rather scarce, as are first quality
Kaieerin and Carnot. Prices range from
$H to $12.50 a 100 on these roses, the
cheaper grades being quite plentiful. The
warm Autumn is now having itseffecton
the violet crop, which is very short. Val-
ley is in good supply at $2 to $4. Ro-
mans and Paper White narcissus are
plentiful at $2 and #2.."iO.

The News.

Norton Brothers have opened a
branch store at 01 Massachusetts av-
enue, corner of Commonwealth avenue.
This is the same store they occupied two
seasons ago.

.J amesComley entertained a few friends
on Tuesday at his home, Oakmount,
I^exington, Mass.

The Horticultural Club met Thursday
evening at their quarters, Wm. J. Martin
presiding.

In a circular just sent out by the presi-
dent a very good idea of the growth of
the Massachusetts Horticultural Society
in one year can be obtained. One hun-
dred and thirty-nine lite members have
been added since the first day of the cur-
rent year, and si.x annual members,
.showing that, established 70 years ago,
the society is still growing, and that
during the present year it lias made a
giant stride in the right direction. This
is a very strong indorsement for the so-
ciety's action in selling its old building
and erecting a more commodious and
thoroughly up-to-date one, a large ma-
jority of these new members having been
enrolled since the society made its de-
cision.

The employes of Joseph Breck & Sons
Corporation held their fifth annual re-
union at Berkeley Hall, on Friday even-
ing last week, which was attended by
over 250 employes. The hall was very
tastefully decorated. A very interesting
program for the concert in the early part
of the evening was presented, many of
those taking part being employes of the
firm. After the concert the hall was
cleared for dancing, the floor being in
charge of Albert E. Werner, assisted by
Israel Rosnosky and a large corps of
aids. The corporation was well repre-
sented; C. H. Breck, treasurer; E. O.
Hatch, general manager, and Jlrs.
Hatch; A. Smith, manager of the seed
department, and Mrs. Smith, being pres-
ent. It was expected that the venerable
president of the corporation, Hon. C. H.
I'.. Breck, would address the gathering;
but acting under his physician's advice
he was compelled to forego this pleasure.
An address from him was read, his words
demonstrating a very kindly regard
for those in the employ of the concern.
He advised the formation of a benefit
organization, to l>e incorporated under
the laws of this state, and pledged $200
with which to cover allexpenses incident
to its incorporation. Mr. Breck also
recommended that a chrouicler of events
occurring in the lives of the employes be
appointed, the narrative to be read at
each annual reunion.

A. J. M. .Joiner, as chairman of the re-
ception committee, made a very efficient
officer, and the invited guests fared well
athish.ands. F. .T. N.

Philadelphia.

Market Itenib.

All the stores sliow | much more
activity and business is better all around.
Coming out teas and dinners have been
very numerous, most of the;decoration8
for which have been very elaborate in a
floral way, using up many choice flowers
in bouquets and bunches. From'present
iucidations this season will be the best
in many years. Tliere are already more
balls on the list, and as many debutantes
are from prominent families, some very
elaborate affairs are looked for.

The principal trouble just now with
the rose grower is that he is unable to
supply enough first-class flowers. Roses
of choice quality have been scarce, and
are still in brisk demand; but nearly
every grower reports roses off crop. All
other flowers are in excess of the demand.
Carnations are offered at $1.50 per 100,
but business does not reach sufEcieut
proportions to take all at that price,
and many are disposed of to the street
men at lower rates.

There is quite an increase in plant sales
at retail; all foliage plants have been
selling quickly the past two weeks.

On Tuesday next a special meeting of
the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
will be held, to discuss the subject of
planting trees on our city streets. Johu
C. Lewis, City Forester, will address the
meeting on tlie subject of "A diagnosis
of tree life on our city streets." AH
prominent city officials and many men
of well-known reputation have been in-
vited to attend, so that a large and ap-
fireciative audience is expected,

David Rust.

Pittsburg.

The Market.

Trade for the past week was, gener-
ally, satisfactory. Stock is very abund-
ant and prices have not changed materi-
ally. .American Beauty are iu good de-
mand; the Pittsburg Cut Flower Co. is
handling fine stock, and has a good sup-
ply. Chrysanthemums are moving slowly
at fluctuating prices. For a wliile violets
were scarce and high priced, as much as
$:3 per 100 being paid. Carnations are
doing fine.

Pittsburg has made great strides in its
florists' stores during the last few years,
and the most of our establishments are
now very attractive and well equipped.
The new store of Randolph & McClem-
ents, in the East End, which they moved
into a few weeks ago, is up-to-date in
every respect — a fine, large storeroom,
elegant windows of large plate glass —
the walls and high ceiling being taste-
fully decorated in white and gold. In
the rear of the storeroom are the general
and private offices, and between the two
is a fine stairway leading to the
second floor. The show case for keeping
stock of cut flowers Is very attractive,
with its glass doors and drawers, and is
so arranged that the ice can be put in
from the outside of the building. Being
well constructed the temperature cau be
kept as low as 42 to 45 degrees. Plenty
of mirrors in the storeroom add to its
attractiveness. The plans were made
according to Mr. McClement's instruc-
tions. The building — a two story one
with cellar— was completed in about .30
days.

Loew & Roehrig are already in the
Christmas greens business, having rented
the same storeroom that they occupied
last year. E. C. Eeineman.

FLflKTS m FlDWEIIii.

Carnation Lipton. — I send you a bloom
of my seedling carnation Lipton. I have
tested it for three years. Some of my
l)rother florists consider It equal to the
Lawson. What Is your opinion of it?
H. B. McK-NIGHT.

Jersey City.

—While we can hardly Indorse the
opinion of the sender's brother florists,
the blooms received were of a very pleas-
ing shade of pink, of medium size; the
petals broad, and of good substance:
calyx and stem carrying the flower well.
The variety is also fragrant. — En.]

Wkli.smoho, Pa.— T. L. Weaver will
start in the florist business at Wcstfield.

Tuscaloosa, Ala.— Mrs. L. J. Barnes
18 going out of business on account of
111 health.

East Orange, N. J.— E. Reillv iiiui
Thomas Rogers have formed a partner-
ship and will run a retail store at 574
Main street.

Owosso, Mich.— The Sunnyslde Green-
house opened its new store on West Main
street, November .8, with a fine chrys-
anthemum show.

Marquette, Mich.— Thebusiness of the
late L. H. Stafford will be continued by
his widow at same location, North Third
and Magnetic streets.

Chicago.— The Morton Grove Green-
houses have been incorporated; capital
stock $10,000; incorporators, Frederic
E. von Ammon, Major McGregor and
Alan C. McIIvaine.

Newtown, Pa.— L. F. Gow has taken
the Washington Place Greenhouses
recently run by Mrs. Conover. His new
scarlet geranium. Sir Thomas Lipton,
will be grown here.

Index of Advertisements.

PLANTS, SEEDS,
BULBS, FLOWERS

Acalypha 1186

Ageratum 1172-76-85

Allium 1171

Attemantheras 1185

Ampnlopsia 1171-73

Anemones 1169-70

Anthencum 118B

Araucarlas 1172-77-85

Ardieia lll'i

Aristolochia 1185

Asparagne.. 1 1 69-72-76-77
-1184-85-92

AepldlHtras 1171

Asters 1171-72

Azaleas. . . .1169-73-77-86

Begonlaa 1172-77-86

Berberis 11/3

Biota 1177

Box 1169

Browalia 1169

Bulbs (not specifical-
ly named) 1171-92

Caladlums 1177

Callas . ,1169-70-71-72-8.'^

Oanuas 1173

Oamations. 1169-72-73-76
-1184

Chlonodoia 1170

Ohryeanthemumsll76-76

-1184-86
Cinerarias .... 1 172-84-85
01emati8ll71-73-76- 77-86

Colens 1175-86

Columbine 1170

Cosmos 1171-72

Crocus 1170-72

Orotons UH

Out Flowers 1186-87

Cyclamen.. 1170-72-76-77
-1184-85

Oyperus 1177-85

Dahlias 1176

Daisies 1172-84-86

Deutzla 1178-92

Dielytra 1169-73-85

Dracienas 1177-85

Edelweis 1192

Eglantine 1173

Perns ..1170-72-73-76-77
-1192

Flous..-. 1173.77-85

Freesia 1169-70

Fuchsias 1185

Galax 1170-87

Geraniums. ..1169-75-85

GladioluB 1169-71-72

Glechoma 1172

Gloxinias 1172

Grasses 1171

HeUotrope 1176-86

Hamerocallis 1169

Herbaceous Plants. 1173

Hollyhocis 1171-84

Hyacinths 1169 7"-71

Hydrangeas. . . 1173-76-85

Impatiens 1185

Iris 1169

Ivy 1172-85-92

Laarus 1169

Lilacs 1169-73

Lilies.. 1169-70-71-72-73

Manettia 1186

Marantas 1177

MiKnonettell71-72-84-85

Mock Orange.. 1173

Montbretias 1169

Moon Vines 1176

Mushroom Spawn ..1171
-1192

Myosotis 1186-92

Narcissus 1 170-71-72

Orange 1172

Orchids 1184-87

Osalis 1170

PsBonias 1173

Palms.. 117^-71-72-73-77

-1184-86-92
Pansies. 1171-72-76-84-85
Peach Seed 1173

Pelargoniums 1169 77

Pepercmias 11:7

Petunias 1185

Phlox 1172

Poppy 117-2

Primulas .. 1169-72-77-86

Privet 1171-72-73

Rhododendrons .1173-85
Eoses. . . 1169-71-73-75-76
-1184-85

Russelias iie9

Salvia 1186

Scilla 1170

Seeds (not specifi-
cally named). . .1170-92
Shrubs (not sped

flcally named) .1171-73
Small Frolta. 1173-75

Smilax 1172-84-86

Snowdrcp 117, j

Splrsas 1169-71-72-73

Stocks 117^-86

Sweet Peas 1171-72

Trees 1173-77-67-92

Tropieolum 1 169

Tulips 1170-71-72

Vegetables 1171-73

Verbenas 1171-86

Viburnum 1173

Vincas 1173-76-85

Vines (not specifi-
cally named) . 1171-73

Violeta 1176-84-85-92

Wistaria 1185

MISCELLANEOUS

Auctions 1173-86

Baskets ,.,llB4-87

Board of Trade 1189

Boilers 1190-91-92

Books 1187-88

Boxes 1189

Business Opportuni-
ties 1174

Out Flowers 1166-87

Decorative Greenery

etc 1170-75-87-92

Fertilizers 1187-89-90

Florists' Letters 1189

Florists' Supplies.. .1186

-1187-89-92
Flower Poto, Vases,

Tubs etc. ...1186-89-90
Fruit and Flower

Plates 1173

Glass 1190-91

Glazing Points 1191)

GreenhouseCoD-

strucUon 1191-92

Greenhouse ludica

tor .... 1191

Greenhouse LumberllSS

-1190-91

Gutters 1190

Hail Insurance .... 1189

Hose 1189

Insecticides . .1189-90-92

Mastica 1191

Metal Designs 1 192

Moss 1184-87-92

Newspapers 1188

Notice 11S8

Peat 1184-87

Pipes, Joints and

Valves 1191

Sale or Rent 1174

Sash 1190-91

Seed Packets 1173

Stakes &SupportBll76-S9

Stationery 1189

Tags 118S

Tile 1192

Tools, Implements

etc 1189-90-91

Tying Material 1189

Ventilators 1191-92

Wagon Healer .. ..1190

*ants 1171

Water Temperer... 1190

Wire 1189

Wire Designs. 1186-87-89

Index of Advertisers.

Allen J K 11S6

Allen WS ,1186

Am Gardening 1I88

Am Jadooco . ...llt«9

Am Rose C > . 1176

Aschmsnn Q 1186-90

Asinu' EG 1184

Badt-r J 1177

Baker W J iii-B

Balawlii A J 1175

Barnard W W s Oo. 1192
Barteldes & Co.. .1170-71
Bassett & Washburnll87
Bayersdorfer H & Col 19.'

BeauUeu U IKB

Becker Freri 0 1177

Beckert W 0 lli*2

Berckmans P J Co.. 1177
BergerH H *Oo... 1172

BemingHO 1187

Black Chas 1173

Blanc A & (Jo 1192

Blauvelt & OnttmanllSB

Bloom J S 1172

Bobblnki Atkins.. .1172

Bock W A 1117

Boston Letter Co.. . 1189

BragueL B 1192

BrlntonW P 1173

Brockway-SmithCorll9i)

Brown C E 1187

Brown P 1184

Burpee W Aft 0O...1170

Bussing W 1) 1175

ByerBros 1184

Oarmody J D 1191

CMnnick W J ll7:i

Oleary ji Co 1173

Cleveland Window

Glass Co 1190

OlucBBdiBoddlngton

Oo 1169

OollinsT 1187

Oonard ft Jones Oo., 1185

Oonnell B 1176

Coruell J H 1172

Cottage Gardens... 1169

Cowen's N Sons 1190

Ooi Seed Co 117-

Oralg Robt s Bon . . 1184
Cunningham J. H . 1185
OutFlowerExchangell86
IiavlsAB&Son 1176
Day t, n Piper Nov Col 189

Dean Boiler Co il91

Deutsche Gartner

Zeitang 1188

Dietsch A ft Oo 1191

Dillon J L 1176

Dlngee ft Oonard Oo 1173
Domer F & 8onsOo,lI76

Dreer Hy A 1185-90

DumontftCo 1186

Edwards & Docker.. 1169

EhretF 1187

EiseleC 1192

Eisele J G 1177

Elizabeth NurseryOcini

Elliott. J L 11911

EUiotlWmftSons. .1170

Elliott W H 1187

EUwanger 4 Barry. ,1173
Emu ans Geo M ....1172

Evenden Bros 1194

Farquhar U ft J ft Ooll85
Fans HG s Co.. 1171-89

Feltbousen JE 1186

F&FNurseries ..1173
Florida Natural Pro.

duct Co 1175

Florist Hail Aas'n. ..1189

Florist Pob Co 1188

Foster LH 1177

Fries J A 1177

Galvin TF. ., 1169

Gardner R J 1176

Garland Q M 1190

Germain Fruit Co... 1170
German Kali Works. 1190

Gibbons U W 1190

Giblin ft Oo 1190

Gordon J P 1192

GortonftLidgerwood

Co 1191

Greene ft UnderhillI18G

GuntherW H 1186

HanfordRG 1172

Harris 0 A ft Oo 1186

HartM A 1186

HeissJB 1177

Hennecke 0 Oo 1190

Herendeen Mfg Co. .1191

Herr AM 1176-90

Herrmann A 1192

Herron DR 1176

Hesser W J 1190

Hews A H ft Co 1190

Hicks ft Orawbuok..ll86

HilfingerBroB 1190

Hill EG ft Co 1187

HippardE 1191

Hitchings ft Co 1192

Hofl'er M Ek R 1172

HolmesH. L 117"

Holton ft HunkelCall87

HoranEO 1186

Hort'l Advertiser... 1188
Hubbard TS Co.... 1173

Hulsebosch Bros 1170

Indian Gardening. .1188
Interoat'l Heater Col 161

Jackson EB 1173

Jackson ftPerkinsOn

1171-73
Jacobs S ft Sons.. 1191
Jennings EB... 1173-81
Johnson ft Stokes.. 1171

JonesHT 1173

JoostenO H 1170

Eastini; Wm F 1187

Keir Wm 1186

KelseyHP 1187

Eennicott Bros Co.. 1187
Knapper A .1177

EnebnO A 1187

Lager ft Hurrell 1164

LangJabrAH . ...1186

LangJ ...1186

Lehman Bros llQfi

Ley JH 1177

LlmprecbtSJ 1187

LIttlefleld H F 1189

LocklandLumberCollBS

LongD B llta

Lord ft Bnmham Colli"!

Mackay A 1172

Mader P 1188

Mc< arthy N F ft Oo.llSt

McFaddenEO 1170

McKellar ft Winter-
son 1167

McMancs J 1186

MeehanOE 1179

MerkelO&Son 1177

Meyer J 0 ft Co 1189

MichelP* B0O....1171

Millang F 1186

MlllerO L 1187

Miller J W 1186

Model Plant StakeCol 176
Moninger John 0 001190

Moon 80 1173

Moon Wm H Oo 1173

Moore W J 1187

Moore.Bentzft NasbllSO
Moms Floral Co. .. IIS.S

Mobs G M 1187

Murphy Wm 1176

Nat'l Florlsta' Board

of Trade 1189

National Plant Oo... 1184
N YOut Flower Co.. 11 86

Niessen L 1187

Orange Floral Co... 1186

Ormsby E A 1191

Ouwerkerk P 1173

Page Seed Co 1191

Payne D W 1190

Pennock S 8, 1186

Piedmont Green-

bousesl 1176

Pierce F OOo 1190

Pierson F R Co 1169

Pinehurst NurserieBll73
Pittsburg CutFlower

_ Co 1187

ritzonlia G 1172

Plant Seed Oo H70

Pol worth 0 0 Co. ..1192

Pullen A 1192

Pullen J WC 1192

Quaker City MachColl91

Rackham G A 1177

RawlingsEI 1186

RawBon W W & Oo. 1170

Raynor J 1 1186

ReckJ 1171

Reed ft Eeller 1189

Reeser O A Oo 1184

ReidE 1187

Beinberg Bros 1187

Rickseoker Chas H. ,1187

Ripperger Geo 1190

Roedlng G 0 119J

BolkerA ft Sons I170

RoeeMfgOo 1189

Ryerscn UO 1189

Salter W H 1175

Sallford Geo 1186

Sar^ienl WE 1175

Savacool A K 1187

Schiller J L 1171

Schmidt JO 1184

SchmitzF W 0 1171

Scollay Jno A 1189

ScottR& Son 1184

Seawanhaka Ghs 1186

Sheliroad G'h'se Co. 1186
Shepherd Mrs T B..1172

Sheridan WP 1186

Siebert 0 T 1172

Skabcura Dip Co.. .1190

SmlthN SSon 1185

Smith W&T Co.. ..1)73

SAP 1188

SoltanO ft Oo 1184

Steams A T Lum Col 190

SteffensE 1189

StoothoSH A ft Co. ,1183
Storrs ft Harrison Col 1 73

StuderN 1172

Stnmpp ft Walter Ooll7o

Sutherland a A 1187

Sway DC W 1184

TanbeCE 1176

Taylor E J 1176

Thorbnrn J M ft Oo. 1171
Toba'-co Warehous-
ing 4 Trading 00.1190
Traendly ft 8chenokll86
Van Home Griffen

ftOo 1171

Vaugfaan'B Seed

Store 1192

VincentRJrftSon...ll73
Vredenburg ft Oo. . .1173

Vreeland A J 1175

Watson Pft Oo 1171

Wateon T R 1173

Weathered T WSonB.1191

Weber 0 S ft Oo 1 190

Weber H 4 Sons 1176

Weeber ft Don 1170

Welch Bros 1186

Wei-tonH ft Bro... 1177
Whilldln Pottery Ooll90

Wbitton S 1184

Whitton ft Sons 1 186

Wietor Bros 1187

WillowmeadGardenll87

WlttholdGeo 1177

Wohlert AE 1171

Wolf AQSBro 1191

Wood Bros li;6

WoodEMft Oo 1184

Young J 1186

Young T Jr 1186

Young & Nugent,.. 1186

1180

The Florists' Exchange.

(N. Y ) SHOW.

The Elmlra (N. T.) Horticultural So-
ciety was again successful with its
chrysanthemum show, and the display
was larger than last year and of still
better quality— the grade being close
to high water mark. I doubt if much
better blooms can be grown.

Cornel! University Horticultural De-
partment was well represented by C.
E. Hunn, and the display was made
from an educational standpoint. All
classes were shown, large and small,
also a unique vase of oddities and orig-
inal Japanese varieties.

Among the larger specimens were Col.
Roosevelt, a handsome yellow; Thorn-
den, Monstrosum, Oriental Glory, Lady
Hanham, etc.

Rawson also had a striking collection
of oddities and artistic varieties seldom
seen at exhibitions. Displays of this
kind always attract the public and re-
lieve the sameness of large blooms
alone. Variety is certainly needed at
exhibitions, and none could say of the
Elmira show that it was lacking in
novelty or interesting features.

Hoffman had a fine exhibit, and se-
cured a first premium for his elegantly
appointed dining-room decoration that
was very complete in all its details.
J. E. Anthony, Watklns, N. T., dis-
played chrysanthemums in an alcove
for exhibition only. Another alcove
contained fine specimen blooms from
George Fancourt, Wilkesbarre, Pa., the
most noticeable were Mrs. Jerome
Jones, Maud Dean, and Autumn Glory.
Strathmont made an extra fine show-
ing. John B. Rudy, gardener.

Hon. J. S. Fassett and family are
spending a year or two in Japan and
Corea, and practically the entire place
had been given over to chrysanthe-
mums. Strathmont's display was there-
fore a whole show of itself, and the
superb quality was highly creditable to
Mr. Rudy.

Rawson showed a stage exhibit of
various decorations in chrysanthemums
and greens, among which was a tall
mirror in broad oak frame decorated
with the highly artistic chrysanthemum
Regalia, a broad, loose-petaled variety,
buff and red terra-cotta— an undissem-
inated novelty locally popular. On one
side of the mirror was a huge Japanese
vase constructed of natural green moss,
red berries and palms, filled in with
one hundred and fifty long-stemmed
chrysanthemums, standing some twelve
feet high from the rostrum. Anothei
individual decoration was a five by
seven panel in natural green moss, with
loop-handled vase worked in lavender,
pink and blush chrysanthemums, hold-
ing a loose bouquet of hirsute varieties.
Premiums to the growers were well dis-
tributed all around. The best vase of
white was awarded to Wm. H. Chad-
wick. There was no other white any-
where near its equal, and the single
bloom representing the best of the '98
varieties, the judges pronounced the
best bloom in the show. Eclipse, the
yellow sport of Chadwick, was first in
yellow, over Pennsylvania, Bonnatfon.
Peter Kay, Chempwek, Modesto, and
several others. Autumn Glory was first
in pinks of large size, but of a faded
washed out color.

It must be cut early to retain its fresh
tint, and the lower petals drop too
easily to make it a first-class commer-
cial kind. Bronze was best represented
with a mixed vase of cut blooms— Chito,
Nyanza, Margaret Jeffords, Pluto and
Hicks Arnold. T. H. Spaulding won in
the reds, over Black Hawk, Casco and
Shilowa.

The Elmira Board of Trade silver cup
—offered for the best seedling— was won
by Rawson with three filled entries, the
only grower who qualified. The variety
selected by the judges is a large in-
curved white, after the order of Helen
Bloodgood, on a stiff stem and foliage
right up to the bloom. There is not
sufficient stock to send out this prom-
ising variety until 1901— it will be right
in time for the Pan-American chrysan-
themum show.

The best six and twelve blooms were
won by J. B. Rudy Strathmont; Raw-
son being a close second. Rudy's were
a little the largest, but several had long
necks, and Modesto and J. M. Gifford
were weak stemmed.

Aside from the absolutely perfect
blooms of Chadwick and Eclipse, the
best single specimens were Pennsyl-
vania, Peter Kay, Mrs. H. Weeks, Rus-
tique, Philadelphia, Gladys Vanderbilt.
Thornden, Mrs. S. T. Murdock, Lorna

Doone, Yellow Fellow, Adelaide White,
Mayflower, Clara Goodman, lora, Mrs.
George West, Silver Cloud, Chempwek,
Mrs Magee, Sunstone. Western King,

paid its way, and the only flower show
of the year that was satisfactory finan-
cially. The rose show and sweet pea
exhibit both ran behind, so it would ap-

Clirysantliemum Col. D. Appleton.
Certificated by C. S. A. (See Page 1.21.)

Evangeline, T. H. Spaulding, Casco,
Black Hawk, Mrs. Jerome Jones, Maud
Dean, Helen Bloodgood, and Niveus;
every one of which were truly exhibition
blooms, as well as the following undis-

pear that the chrysanthemum is hold-
ing its own with the general public, and
I believe it will always prove a draw'-
ing card when properly set up and dis-
played in pleasing variety.

First Frize Oroup of Ciipysant-hemum Plants at Tarrytown (N. Y ) Show.
Exhibited by Charles Graef.

seminated seedlings and sports: Col.
Roosevelt, Wm. J. Bryan, Brooklyn,
Rough Rider, Bronze Beauty, Silver
Cup, White Plume and Regalia. These
are from various growers and distinc-
tive of great size.
The chrysanthemum show more than

Sandwich the interesting oddities and
smaller flowered classes between the
big ones, so that they will not all look
alike. Connoisseurs not in the major-
ity— crowds are attracted by novelty.
Keep the public guessing!

Messrs. Geo. Fancourt, of Wilkes-

barre, Pa., and N. B. Moon, of Carbon-
dale, Pa., efficiently served as Judges.
There were several visiting florists
from near-by towns.

The Pan-American that is to outshine
the Paris Exposition was ably repre-
sented by that genial bison, "Buffalo
Bill," and I don't refer to "Great Scott"
either! There are other bisons one can
lock horns with.

Wm. Kasting by his very presence
diffuses sunshine despite cloudy weath-
er "May his shadow never grow less."
Grove P. Rawson.

MILLBROOK (H. I) SHOW.

The seventh chrysanthemum exhibi-
tion of the Millbrook Horticultural So-
ciety was held in the beautiful Thorne
Memorial Hall, November 14, 15 and 16.
Aesthetically, the exhibition was all
that could be desired, the plants and
rut blooms being the best that were
ever shown here; and they were so ar-
ranged as to produce the most pleasing
effects, thanks to the ability of H. J.
Smith, the local florist, who generously
tendered his services as manager. The
principal exhibitors were Gustav
Thommen, gardener to John D. Wing,
Esq.; Andrew Nichols, gardener to Col.
D. S. Lament; Chas. Rapp, gardener to
Oakleigh Thorne, Esq.; W. C. Russell,
srardener to Chas. F. Dietrich, Esq.; I.
L. Powell, gardener, and P. Burke, Wm.
Reynolds and Wm. Sealey, assistant
tjardeners to Samuel Thorne, Esq., all
.'.f Millbrook. F. R. Pierson Co., of Tar-
rytown, were the only outside exhib-
itors.

For three specimen chrysanthemum
plants, distinct varieties, W. C. Russell
won first with W. H. Lincoln, Puritan
and Ivory, three remarkably even and
well-flnished plants. I. L. Powell was
second with Lincoln, Morel and Ivory.
For best specimen plant on exhibition.
P. Burk, assistant to I. L. Powell, won
first with a splendid plant of W. H.
Lincoln, 1V2 feet in diameter, carrying
300 blooms, and with extra heavy foliage.
For best standard, I. L. Powell was
first with a fine plant of Mrs. Weeks;
W. C. Russell second, with Puritan.
For three plants hardy chrysanthe-
mums, I. L. Powell first, W. C. Rus-
sell second. For three specimen plants
in 8-inch pots, W. Sealy won first; W.
C. Russell, second. In plants in 6-inch
pots grown to single stem and bloom.
W. Reynolds was first for 25 pink and
25 white, with Morel and Mrs. H.
Weeks; I. L. Powell was first for 25
yellow, with Golden Wedding; W. C.
Russell second.

CUT BLOOMS— CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

For 12 blooms on boards, I. L. Powell
was first. Six yellow, W. C. Russell first
with Golden Wedding, P. Burk second
with Golden Wedding; six white, I. L.
Powell first with Mrs. Weeks, W. C.
Russell second with Eureka; six pink.
W. C. Russell first with Morel, W. Rey-
nolds second with same; six crimson, I.
L. Powell first with John Shrimpton,
W. C. Russell second with Fisher's
Torch; six any other color, I. L. Powell
first with Nellie Elverson, W. C. Rus-
sell second with Mrs. C. H. Pierce. Best
one flower on exhibition, W. C. Russell
with Peter Kay. Best 25 flowers of one
variety, I. L. Powell first with Mrs. H.
Weeks; W. C. Russell second with
Peter Kay. Vase of chrysanthemums
with other foliage arranged for effect,
Mrs. I. L. Powell first with a beautiful
arrangement of Mrs. Perrin blooms
with fronds of Microlepia hirta cristata.

In the class calling for 36 blooms in
six varieties were staged some of the
best blooms that were ever shown here.
This is the class where Russell and
Powell concentrate their full strength
each year in their annual "scrap." Af-
ter spending all the time that they
could possibly give to the matter the
judges refused to do other than to de-
clare it a drawn battle, giving equal
premiums to each. Mr. Russell's collec-
tion was made up as follows: Bonnaf-
ton, Mayflower, Mrs. H. Weeks, Morel,
Golden Wedding and Peter Kay. Pow^-
ell's collection contained Bonnaffon,
Frank Hardy, Mrs. H. Weeks, Morel,
Golden Wedding and Mrs. J. Jones.
Mrs. Russell's Peter Kay were enorm-
ous blooms— perfect globes, eight to
nine inches in diameter. Mrs. H. Weeks
were the strongest six in Powell's col-
lection; in fact this variety, in my
judgment, is without a peer as an ex-
hibition bloom when highly flnlshed.
Peter Kay is much too heavy in bloom
for the stem.

November 25, 1899

Thb F=i-orists' Exchhnge.

1181

CUT ROSES.

For collection of roses in three vari-
eties, 12 blooms of each, I. L. Powell
won first with Beauty Bride and
Bridesmaid; W. C. Russell second with
Beauty, Bridesmaid and Mrs. P. Mor-
gan; A. Nicholls third with Beauty,
Bride and Bridesmaid. Six Bride, W.
C. Russell first; Chas. Rapp second.
Six Bridesmaid, I. L. Powell first; W.
C. Russell second. Six Morgan, W. C.
Russell first; Chas. Rapp second. Six
Beauty, F. R. Pierson Co. first; A.
Nicholls second. For vase of roses with
other foliage arranged for effect, W. C.
Russell first; I. L. Powell second.

CARNATIONS.

Eighteen white, Gustav Thommen
first with White Cloud, P. Burk second
with same variety; IS red, F. R. Pierson
Co. first with G. H. Crane, W. Sealey
second with Jubilee; 18 pink, G. Thom-
men first with Mrs. Jas. Dean; W. C.
Russell, second; 18 any other color, F.
R. Pierson Co. first with Mrs. Bradt,
W. C. Russell second with same variety.

VIOLETS.

Best 100 violets, C. Rapp first; G.
Thommen second. Display of violets,
G. Thominen.

FOLIAGE -PLANTS.

Two Adiantum cuneatum in 14-inch
pots, W. C. Russell first; P. Burk sec-
ond. Six Adiantum cuneatum, P. Burk
first; W. C. Russell second. Six foliage
plants in 6-inch pots, I. L. Powell first;
W. C. Russell second. Group of flower-
ing and foliage plants arranged for
effect, W. C. Russell first; I. L. Powell
second. For six geraniums, G. Thom-
men won first with six standard plants
of double General Grant, remarkably
well grown; I. L. Powell was second
with Milford Rival, a beautiful shade
of pink. These bright colors added
very much to the effect of the exhibi-
tion.

The judges were Messrs. A. D. Rose,
Wm. J. Stewart and Richard Gardner.
The attendance for the first two days
was very small owing to disagreeable
weather. The sixteenth proved a beau-
tiful day, and the attendance was good.
Receipts will not pay expenses.

NEMUI.SHOW.

The eighth aumial Fall show of the
Newport Horticultural Society was
r>pened to the public at Masonic Hall at
2 p. ni. ou Tuesday, the 14th inst., and
continued for three days. The attend-
auce throughout was Kood, especially in
the eveuinj^s, many coming- for the danc-
ing, which commenced at 1> o'clock and
lasted until midnight.

The work of staging the very large
number of entries was not completed
until 1.80, at which hour the workers,
judges and visitors met at the rooms of
I>. J. McGowan, on Washington square,
for dinner, and the arrangements made
there by President McLeish werefound to
be O.K. The dinner over, the judges
at once undertook the diflicult task of
making the awards, not completing the
work until 7 o'clock. The judges were:
•Tames VV. Withers, New York; Kenneth
Finlayson, Brookline, Mass., and Peter
Murray, Fairhaven, Mass. Their deci-
sions appeared to be satisfactory to all
concerned.

The display as a whole wasbetterthan
any of the past. Of the groups of foliage
plants, chrysanthemums, palms and
ferns, and of the specimen chrysanthe-
mum plants this was especially true.
The cut blooms were not present in such
quantities as last year, and I am not
sure that any improvement in quality
was shown. The floral centerpieces and
fancy baskets were staged in large
numbers, and mostly showed great skill
in arrangement. This feature was much
admired by the visitors.

THE AWARDS.

The sroup of palniH and (oliage plants, ar"
ranged for effect, covering loO Bquare feet —
Firnt prenilnm was taken by Andrew S.
Meikle. In his groui> were some highly
colored crotone, aiiionff them the variety
Prince of Waiew. The border consiHttd of
smnll pl"ntH of Cocos Weddellana Panda nne
^Vitchli and Adiantum cuneatum. The sec-
ond prize group, shown hy O. Stark, was
also fine, but lacked the brigtit coloHnif B--en
in the winoer. For group of chr>santhe-
niumB, palms and ferns, to cover 100 square
feet, pr. niiuniH were won by the same ex-
hibitors and in the same order. A row oi
the slnjrle flowered chryt^anthemum Mizpah.
just insiile ihe fern border, showed to good
advantage in the first prize group.

With the exception of one clasH, the compe-

tition for single Bpecimen plants in pole, not
exceeding l2 Inches, was between John liair,
gardener for Mrs B. C Cht-ney, South Natick,
Mass., and William Donald, West Roxbury,
Mass, the former winning with white, yel-
low, pink and " any other color." tiin plant
of white also wun the silver medal offered for
the best specimen piant on exhlM Ion; the
variety was Mrs Weeks. His other winning
varieties were Georglana Pitcher, Areihusa
and Red Wariior. W.Donald's winning sorts
were The Bard and Garza.

In the cIa^s calling for plants In 8-inch pots
no entrits were received, and in classes for
6-inch puts only tour entries were staged.

.Specimen areca— First, Charles D. Stark;
second, Andrew S. Meikle. Specimen kentia —
First, Alex.Frazer; second. Andrew S. Meikle.
Any other variety — First. Alex. Frazer,
with an Immense Latania borbonica. Speci-
men Adiantum Farleyei.se — First, James G.
Ky.e. Specimen Nephrolepis— First, Harry
AVestley, gardener for Mr. I. T. Burden, with
a tine specimen of N. davaliioldes furcans;
second. an equally grand plai t of N.esaltata
var. Bostouiensis, shown by Andrew S.
Meikle. Any other variety— l-irst, Andrew
S. Meikle, with Davallia Fijiensis.

CHRYSANTHEMUM— CDT BI.OOM8

Twenty-five cut blooms, distinct named
varieties — First, John Barr, extra fine. In

scored 85 points, and was awarded a certifi-
cate of merit.

CENTERPnCCEB.

[lest table centerpiece of chrysanthemums,
an 18 inch oval t>askt t wlhout handles to
be used— First, Andrew S. Meikle, for basket
of Eugene Dallledouze arranget^ with Ai>lan-
tum Farieyenbe; second, John Allan (Caaw el!
GreenhoiiHesi. Hln basket was also of yel-
low, Major Bonnaffon being the tlower used;
there were eight entries in this class and all
showed good taste in arrangement.

There were four baskets In competition, two
of orchids and two of roses, the orchidsbelng
the winner, Andrew S Meikle was again
sucee. sful.hls basket being of calanthes and
pancratiums. Jam»s G. K\le took second
place w.th a very handsome basket of Cypri-
pedium inslgne.

BOSEH — CUT BLOOMS. '

Twelve blooms American Beauty— First,
Arthur Griffin, gardener for Mr. Elbridge T.
Gerry; second. Colin Robertson gardener for
Mrs. Robert Goelet. Vase tea-scented pink-
First, Arthur Griffin, with The Bride.

Fifty blooms violetN— First, Colin Robert-
son; second. Arthur Griffin.

For best bunch black grapes — First, Presi"
dent James McLeish, who also took first for

Vase2.'> blooms, any varieties— First, John
Allan, Caswell Greenhous'S.

Shown, but not In competition, and to
whlih ttie i<!lIowlng awards were made. To
Arthur Griffin, for new begonia, a aport from
Gloire de Lor<aiiieot au upright liubltand
having smaller flower of a darker shade
than the original, to which, In our opinion,
it is not equal, a certificate of merit. Ft)r
collection of some 50 varieties of hardy and
exotic ferns exhibited by Frank Brunton,
gardener for Mr. T. M. Davis, a silver medal.
For collection of cut flowers, geraniums, 22
varieties, shown by JameMGarthlo . of Fair-
haven, Macs., a bronze nifdal; ami to the
same gentleman for specimen chrysanthe-
mum plant. W m. il. Lincoln, and a plant of
Mutual Friend, a gratuity. For display of
cut booms, carnatloi.s. by Peter Byrnes of
Wickford, R. L, among which ti.e following
varieties were noted: Vict' r, C. A. Dana,
Wm. Sco t, Daybreak, Mvea, Alaska, Fiee-
dom. Emily Pierson, Thos. Cartledge, Fil-
low's Red and Eldorado, a gratuity. To
Alexander Ogg, for two hanosome hanging
baskets, rounu as balls, of Begonia Gloire de
Lorraine, which were p'lnicularly fine and
were much admired, a certificate of merit.
For a specimen chryManihemum plant of
Black Hawk, shown liy Wm. Donald, a gra-
luity. For a well pitchered plant of Nepen-
thes Curtlsil Superba, shown by A. MacLel

Grovip ol Decorative Plants, at Tarrytown (N. Y) Show. Exhibited by Miss Helen Gould.

this lot were R. G. Carey, Wm. H. Chadwick,
Mrs. Jerome Jones, Mrs. Wteks. Rustique,
Jeannie Falconer. W. H. Lincoln, Thornden,
Pennsylvania, Viviand-Morel, Maud Dean,
Lady Hanham. a superb bloom of the last
named being shown.

q'welve cut blooms, distinct named varie-
ties— First, John Barr; second, James Boyd,
gardener for Mrs. Wm, Astor. The varieties
^vhich showed to good advantage in these
lots were: Eclipse, Mrs. C. H. Peirce, Pennsyl-
vania, Rustique. Mrs, Potter Palmer, Maud
Dean. Viviand-Morel. Inter Ocean, Mutual
Friend and Wm. H. Chadwick.

Six blooms, incurved, distinct named varie-
ties— First, John Barr; second. Jas. Boyd,
Noticeable in this class were: Eureka, Mrs.
Jerome Jones. Belle of T^astlewood Maud
Dean, Jeannie Falconer, Modesto, Minerva,
and Mrs. Geo, Magee.

Tea blooms, red — First, John Barr, with
John Shrimpton. Ten blooms, white — First,
.las, Boyd, with Mutual Friend. Ten yebow
— First. James Boyd; with Jeannie Falconer.
Ten any other color — First, Jas. Boyd, with
MrH. Jerome Jones.

Eight blooms, tested seedling — The so-
ciety's silver medal awarded to Alexander
MacLelinn for Victoria, a large white flower
tinted light straw color Japanese Incurved,
a seedling from Mrs. Geo. M. Pullman, with
good stem and foliage. The flowers were
very fine conside-ing the fact that the plants
have only been seven weeks under co er. The
variety scored OiJ points. Gen. Jouhert, a
pink Japanese incurved of the Mrs, Geo Ma-
gee type, but of better stem, and of a darker
shade of flower, from the same grower,

white. Both were very fine; his varieties
were Gros Colmar and White Nice.

SPECIAL PREMIUMS.

The R. & J. Farquhar prize for best orna-
mental foliage plant, novelty, use. and full-
ness to be considered, brought out several
competitors, first place being won by Andrtw
S. Meikle, with a fineplantof Thrinaxelegans;
second, Alexander MacLellan, with a ma-
ranta.

Ornamental foliaged plants — Andrew S.
Meikle. Among his lot were Croton Sunset,
Pandanus Veitchll, Phyllanthus rosea-
picta and Dractena Lindenil; C. Stark se-
cured second place.

Six plants Begonia Rex — First, Harry
Westley; second, Arthur Griffin.

Window boxes, chrysanthemum plants —
Andrews Meikle. In "this box Louis Boeh-
mer was prominent, and Mizpah made a
very good edging- Second place was taken
by Samuel Watson, gardener for Mrs. Wm
Osgood. These boxes aie a new feature and
will be likely to be Included in future lists, as
they proved* very satisfactory this season.

T welve cut blooms, distinct named varie-
ties of chrvsanthemums, from plants grown
outside without glass or other artificial pro-
tection up to tt«e time when flower buds
were formed— First, Alexander Frazer sec-
ond, Alfxander MacLellan. Six rut blooms
chry anthemums — First. Alexander MacLel-
lan; second Andrew S Meikle. The flowers
shown in these two classes proved conclu-
sively that flowers grown in that way can-
not compete with those that are bench-
grown.

Ian, a certificate of merit. To the Geo. A.
Weaver Co. for a general display of bulbs,
garden tools, etc., a certificate of merit.

Among the visitors from a di^tauce
were MesBrB. Donald, .\bramB. Finlaysou
and Anderson, from Boston; Kirk, from
Bar Harbor: Keith. Murray. Fieb.tJarth-
ley, and others from New Bedford: Mar-
Bhall, and JameB W. Withers, from New
York.

The date of the show was dearly too
late for groups of foliii^e plants, many of
which were chilled on the way to the
show on Monday, and received dama^re
which they will not soon get over. It is
to be regretted that our commercial
florists do not take a more active part.
The flower booth was missed: many vis-
itors were di8ai)i)ointed at not being
able to buy flowers of lirst (luality. and
for which they were willing to pay a
good price.

To bring out a crowd a dance Is of
more importance than the flowers, and
both can be arranged if there be only the
necessary space. i\L\o.

Mount Vkienon, N. Y.— IC. Weimar
gave a chrysanthemtim show at hlH
greenhouse. November It to 11 inoluBive.
Many visitors attended.

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THe l=i-ORisTS' Exchange.

ST. LOUIS SHOW.

t)M-r.rni;i> 1.

Till' chrysautlicmum show is over, and
ill point of attendance it was most dis-
astrous Less than one-third of the
people attended this year, as against the
showing made last year. The admission
fee was oOe., or double that of last year,
and still the receipts ran far behind those
of the year previous. The causes are, no
doubt, several. First, we think the price

plant stood about 18 inches high and
the probabilities are that it will develope
into a useful and much prized variety.
Miss M. Hornbeck, Dorsey, Madison
County, 111., showed a variegated Im-
patiens Sultani: form and habit like the
green one, but decidedly and distinctly
variegated.

GENERAL AWAItnS.

The Shaw prizes for best collection named
palms were won by Win. Schray. Chas. Beyer
and Michel Greenhouses. Kachput upagroup

Grove P. Rawson's Exhibit at Elmipa iN. Y) Shovv'.

was too high: the St. Louis public, we
believe, is used to, and expects, cheap
shows; second, strong counter attrac-
tions were present in the same building—
au opera, for which popular prices were
charged: this show was crowded all the
time; third, the weather was warm and,
with one day's exception, constantly
showering or threatening rain; fourth,
last year, on society night, the building
was packed; a bad dust from the tan-
bark arena was created, by which we
understand many fine dresses were
ruined, and people avoided a repetition
of same; fifth, and last, we are afraid
the public is becoming somewhat tired of
Hower shows; as, in some instances,
people who gave special prizes and liad
free tickets failed to attend — society
people that we depended upon for pull-
ing the show through utterly failed to
put in an appearance on the nights pur-
posely set aside for them.

In regard to the show as an exhibition
we can safely say that from both private
and professional opinions expressed, it
was first class, and compared favorably
with anything In the country. The ex-
hibits were not so full in some things,
•■specially the classes for cut blooms, as
in former years, nor was the quality as
high in chrysanthemums and roses this
year. The latter are off crop with local
men, and this accounts for the shortage
of them. Chrysanthemums are not
grown in such large numbers as they
were a few years back, which probably
is the reason why they are not as plenti-
ful. The bush specimens of chrysanthe-
mum plants, we think, was the best
showing St. Louis ever made; they were
generally very well done. The same can
be said of the single stem plants, which
were very fine. The exhibits of palms,
ferns, etc., were also very good.

.NEW PLANTS.

The Shaw premium, for a plant of de-
cided merit tor cultivation, not previously
an article of North American commerce,
and Introduced to such commerce by the
exhibitor during the year which said
award was made, was given to (;ypripe-
dluni Jas. N'. Polk, a seedling of C. nitens
magnificum X with C. Chamberlnin-
ianum, exlilbited by H. T. Cliukaberry,
gardener for C. G. Roebling, Esq., Tren-
ton, N. J. This plant was pronounced
by experts here as a very fine variety of
its kind, and well worthy the gold medal
— the prize. Sander & Co., of St. Albans
and Bruges, sliowed a new palm named
Llnospadlx Petrlckiana. This palm
somewhat resembles the kentia in its
leaves, which are very thick and tough,
indicating the lasting qualities of the
kentia. The leaf branches coine out all
in a cluster, instead of being distributed
along the stem, as in the keutia. The

containing fine well-grown specimens, the
prizes being awarded In order named: Best
and largest collection begi>nias— Schray
first, Mictiel second. Colleciion of lerns —
Michel first, Sciiray second, Beyer third.
Collection of named foliage plants, with varie-
gated leaves— Schray first, ilichel second.
Beyer third. Collection of 25 blooming
plants, for house decoration — Schr.iy first,
Geo. B. Windier second. C Young & sbn^ Co.
third {In this class the judt^es ignored the
collection, and awarded tne prize to the most
showy exhibits). Twelve named gerauiuras
— F, J. Fillmore first. C Bever second, C.
Young & Sons Co. third. Best and most
tastefully arranged fernery — .Michel first,
Schray second. Sanders .\'urser> lliird. Best
pair named climbing plants — Schray first,
Bever second. Best pair Asparagus Spren-
geril — W E. .Jordan first, Schray second,
Beyer third. Ten named cyclamen — Wm.
Schray. Six acalyphas— Schray first. Fill-
more second. Ten named coleus — Fillmore
first, Schray second, Michel third. Best arau-
caria — Beyer first Sanders second, Fillmore
third, Areca lutesc»ns — Beyer first, Schray
second, .Sanders third. Howea Beimoreana
— Beyer first, Scliray second, Sanders third.
Howea Forstenana — Beyer first, Schray
second. Llvistona chinensis — Beyer first,
Schray second, Zanders third. Pandanus
utilis — Beyer first, Sanders second, Fillmore
third. Any other decorative plant — Beyer
first, Schray second. Jordan third.

SPECIMEN PLANTS.

Specimen plant, white — J. C. ^'aughan,
first, with R. G. Carey, splendid specimen,
conical In shape, 7 feet high ; Schray second,
with F. Pullman; A. Meyer third, with Mrs
Robinson. Specimen yellow — Schray first,
with Sunstone. an extra fine broad bush
plant; Meyer second, with Georglana Pitcher;
Beyer tiiird, with Golden Trojihy. Specimen
pink— Schra> first, with Charity; Meyer sec-
ond, with Mrs Wallace. Ten plants-^Schrav
first Beyer second. Five plants— Meyer first,
Beyer second. Best natural grown" plant —
Schray first, Bever second. Best plant with
twelve hi joms — .Schray first. In eleven lots
of three plints each, premiums were about
eqUHlIy divided between Schray, Meyer and
Beyer, with Geo. B. Windier first in one lot.
All these were extra fine specimens of bush
plants and a credit to any show.

STANDARDS.

White — Schray first, Meyer second; yellow
— Schray first, Meyer second. Max Herzog
third; pink — Schray: any other color — same
exhibitor.

SINGLE STEM PLANTS.

Fifty plants — Meyer first, Schray second,
Beyer third: '2T> plants, white — Schray first,
Meyer second; 2,5 plants, pink— .Meyer first,
Beyer second 25 plants yeflow — Meyer first;
25 plants, assorted — Beyer first, Meyer sec-
ond; 12 plants, white, pink and yellow —
J. C. Vaugnan first, Beyer second : 24 plants,
white, pink and yellow — Beyer first, Meyer
second.

GROUPS.

I?est arranged group, to cover fifty square
feet -Geo. B. Windier first, Beyer second ; to
cover loO feet square — Heyer first. .San'lers
second: To cover 25 feet — J. Koenlg first,
Meyer second.

CARNATION PLANTS.

Twenty carnations in fiower — Fillmore
first, Schray second.

rVT BLOOMS — rHRVSANTHEMUMS.

Twenty-five assorted- N. Smith * Son
first, Sander's Nursery second; 24 blooms,
three varieties— N. .■'inith & Son first, W. J.
& M. S. Vesey second; So blooms, arrange-
ment considered — Schray first. N. Smith i.t
.Son second; 25 Major Bonnaffon — G. Tiei-
man, Marlon, Ind.. first. \'esey second; vase,
white— Vesey: 12 Golden Wedding— James
Hartshorne. Chicago, first, N. Smith & Son
second, E. W. Guy third; (those were the
largest and finest ever seen In this city), 50
blooms, qualitv and arrangement considered
—Schray first, Young & Sons Co. second, N.
Smith & Son third: 2i in three varieties— N.
Smith vV Son first. Vesev second; two vases
white, grown naturally— Wm, Schray. Fifty
blooms, quality and arrangement considered
— Schray first, Vesey second: 12 yellow — J.
F. Wlndt; vase assorted blooms — St. Louis
Florists' Club; 12 Major Bonnaffon — W.
Schray; vase of not less than 12 varieties —
Jas. Hartshorne, Chicago: vase of yellow,
grown naturally — Wm. Schray.

t'VT ROSES.

Twenty-five Bride— Eldson & Tesson; 25
Meteor— Vesey first, W. H. Gullet, Lincoln,
III , second: IS American Beauty — Ellison it
Tesson; vase pink roses — Vesey; four vases
cut roses, 15 each — Ellison & Tesson first,
Fillmore second; 25 Beauty — Ellison & Tes-
son fir^t, E. G. Eggeliiig second: 50 Perle des
Jardins — J F. Amman, Edwardsvllle, III.; 25
Beauty, 50 Bridesmaid — Ellison & Tesson.

CUT CARNATIONS.

Fift.v white — Chicago Carnation Co. first,
with White Cloud; Vesey second; 50 pink—
H. Wener & Sons first, with seedling Gene-
vieve Lord; 50 red — Chicago Carnation Co.,
with G. H. Crane: 40 Jubilee— Vesey: 50 Day-
break— Vesey; 100 Scott — Chicago Carnation
Co. first. Fillmore second; 25 seedlings — H.
Weber & Sons, with ll-'.)7. This Is an ele-
gant large pink seedbng of great promise,
about same color as that, of Genevieve Lord;
vase 50 carnations — H Weber & Sons. Best
and largest displa,vof new carnations were
grand; all new kinds shown by H. Weber &
Sons and Chicago Carnation Co. The first
premium went to the former, the Carnation
Co. coming second.

DECORATIVE ARRANGEMENTS.

Table decoration — Ellison & Tesson, who
also took the premiums for fioral designs
reiiresenting 'Frisco R. R., and Missouri Pa-
cific R. R. Best basket — Ellison & Tesson
first, J. W. Kunz second.

VIOLETS.

Two hundred double — Ostertag Bros.; sin-
gle violets — Ellison & Tesson first, Vesey
second.

CUT CBnYSANTHEMCMS.

Shaw preraiiima: 12 (iueen — Michel first,
Schray second: 12 Major Bonnaffon — Weber
first, G. Tielman second, W. H. C:halfant
third; 12 yellow, any kind — Michel first, with
H. W^ Rieman; W. H. Chalfant second with
Mrs. C. H. Peirce; Weber third, with Golden
Wedding; 12 blooms, any white — Michel

held, was draped with moss, through
which the incandescent electric lights
glittered like jewels, while the rustic
stands, ferneries, palm groves, with sing-
ing birds twittering among the foliage,
presented an attractive appearance. The
taxidermists contributed specimens of
foxes, antelopes, deer, bear and birds,
dispersed at intervals throughout the
hall, changing the still life into the vrai-
semblance of actual park and forest
scenery. At the center of the main en-
trance was a beautiful fountain, spray-
ing mossy rocks with perpetual jets of
crystal artesian water, and around the
fountain stood Neptune and the Naiads
with a multitude of sea-green graces
holding tridents and riding on the backs
of mermaids. Aquatic plants, water
lilies predominating, grew around the
fountain. A procession of flower girls
appeared in the aisles riding Shetland
ponies, and this novel feature greatly de-
lighted the visitors. After passing
through the main floor the visitors en-
tered a Japanese parlor fitted up on the
most approved Mikado principle, with
fans and parasols constructed of chrys-
anthemums.

Among the principal exhibitors and
prize winners were: Walter Reese, who
in the classes for cut blooms of chrysan-
themums, took first honorsfor 10 blooms,
white, yellow, pink, any variety, 10
blooms, three varieties, white, pink and
other colors. The Texas Seed and Floral
Co. was second in each case, save the
first named, when Mrs. Nitsche was the
winner. Mrs. J. W. Henshaw took first
for 10 blooms, five varieties.

Mr. Reese was also very successful in
the plant classes, being first for best five
white, yellow, pink, and any other color;
also for single plant. James Wolfe cap-
tured the honors for best 20 plants in
bloom, in five or more colors, and second
for best collection of palms. Mr. Reese
took firsts iu the classes calling for vases
of six cut blooms in the various colors,
Mrs. Henshaw being also successful in
the same classes. The last named exhib-
itor was also second for three bush
plants in bloom, yellow, and first for
three pink. Mrs. Kendrick took first for
five bush plants, H. H. Godber second.
Walter Reese was first for single specimen,
not disbudded. In the single stem
classes, Mr. Reese and Mrs. Henshaw
were again the winners. One of the
leading features of the exposition was
decorated mantels, and in this line Miss
Anna West and Mr. James Wolfe, pro-
fessionals, were the leading exhibitors.

View of St. Louis Flower Show.

first, Sanders second, Weber third, all Mrs.
Jerome Jones; 12 pink— Weber first, with
Xeno; Tielman second, wMth Mrs, Murdock;
vesey third, with Autumn Glory; 12 Intro-
duced 07-08-9')- Chalfant first, with Mrs.
Peirce; Vesey second, Weber third.

C. C. S.

WIGO (TEX.) liW.

The fourth annual chrysanthemum
show given by the Texas Floral Society,
opened November 1, 5, and excelled any
previous efforts in this line. The ceiling
of the room in which the exhibition was

James Morton, of Clarksvllle, Tenu.,
acted as judge. Music was supplied by
the Mexican band.

Houston, Tex.

This year'schrysanthemum exhibition,
in artistic arrangement, was quite equal,
if not superior, to any of its predecessors.
The cut blooms showed a marked im-
provement over those staged in former
years; but the pot plants did not come
up to the general average of excellence.
The principal prize takers In the trade
were William Kutschbach and James
Martin.

i

November 25. 1889.

WTOiN¥silOt

hibitiou of the Toronto (Jarcleners uiul
I'lonsts Association is over, and it has
been, lu man.v respects, tlje best we have
liad. The .show opened on Wednesday,
.November 1.., closing on Saturday night
llaeinth. the weather for getting tlie
p ants there and away again was about
all that could be desired. We have had
hardly any frost the whole week, and no
rain, except at night and a slight shower
on the opening day. The attendance
was fairly good, but not anything hke
what It should have been considering the
iiuahty of the exhibition and the Hne
music provided.

The superintendent thi.«! year was
Ueorge Mills, and he attended to his du-
ties well. He got out a plan for the hall
and helped to carry the plan to a suc-
cessful issue. His arrangements were
good, and he worked like two men until
everything was in order. .Secretary
Kobertson acted his part splendidly also'
1 fie show was well advertised, this
work being done mostly by H. Simmers
and John Chambers. The newspapers
gave splendid notices. A great many
prizes were donated, but with all these
advantages I am afraid the venture will
hardly clear itself. The amateur dis-
plays for the Horticultural Society's
prizes were much better than last year-
in fact, some of the blooms shovvn iii
these classes were as good as any thing
in the hall. The president of the Horti-
cultural Society, H. Lucas, and the direc-
tons did all they could to help make the
exhibition a success. The hall was deco-
rated with green cedar boughs and flags.
Ihe specimen plants of chrvsantSe-
niums were by no means good': in fact
there was only one fairly good specimen
plant in the hall and that was exhibited
by an amateur. The plants on single
stem, single flower, were flrst-class and
though there werenotmanv competitors
the quality made up foranvloss in quan-
.. ^-^ K^" '"^^' f'^l^s were Morel and
Maud Dean; the best yellows. Merry
(Jiristmas, Philadelphia, Uolden Wedding
and Bonnafton; the best whites The
Queen, Niveus and Mrs. Weeks; best any
other color, May Jeffords,' and Charles
Davis. In the class for iL' distinct varie-
ties in not over O-inch pots, the plants
were good, well grown and flowered
there were four groups of chrysanthe-
raums, palms and ferns, and all were at-
tractive, each being somewhat different
in style from the other. The judge had
considerable trouble in deciding between
them. The groups of foliage plants
arranged for effect, were also very good'
and here again the judging wasadifti-
cult task, the plants used being of a high
(luality and, generally, well arranged.
I he two first prize groups were a great
credit to the men who staged them— E
Colhns, of the Horticultural Gardens
and J. Uodier, of the Exhibition Park '
The specimen ferns were good plants
as were the small adiautums, but the
small mixed ferns were hardly up to ex-
hibition form. The collections of orchids
and nepenthes was certainly the best
ever seen in Toronto. The Hrst prize col-
lection, exhibited by John Chambers, the
1 ark Commissioner, was the best feature
of the show. A rough stage was erected
on the platform, some branches of cedar
were placed on the center of if the
woodwork was covered with bark from
the woods, the orchids and nepenthes
being arranged thereon with ferns and
asparagus. The group was i-emi-circu-
lar, about 24 feet across and 10 feet in
height. It was arranged by Mr. Godier
Most of the plants were well bloomed
and in flue health. There were many
kinds, but the most prominent were Cat-
tleya labiata, autumualis, many flne va-
rieties; C. Dowiana, a fine plant- C
Kowringiana, several Uelias, many plants
and varieties of Dendrobium ph'aUenop-
sis, several plants of Oncidium yarico-
sum.onc of them havingtour large spikes
and bearing hundreds of flowers- O pa-
pillo,0. vai-icosum var. Itogersii.o tigri-
iiuin, several fine plants Cypripedium
Arthurianum, C. Insigne, C. Spicerianum,
< . Sedenii, c. Harrisianum, C. Charles-
w;orthii, and many others. Some Hne
pieces of Adiantum Farleyense were
placed among the orchids, the whole
making a picture to be remembered The
other collections came from Manton
I|ros. and the Horticultural Gardens -
the last named also coniained some few
cyprlpediums.

The cyclamen shown were good, but
not quite up to thoseexhibited last year
Ihe class for six flowering plants brought
out three exhibits and none of them was
really good, though some of the plants
were very interesting showing the ob-

The F-lorists' Exchhngb.

server what might be done by re-intro-
d iciug some old-time favorites:^ A plant
of Solandra grandiflora, with its long
trJ.'c^rf,'-'"'*' ''"^^''™' •«'«« a speci'al at^
ahoni V „':'1°y nuostions were asked
sm ll* ^ t^ f -r"'' °'''^ers taken for
small plants ol it. Itondeletia speciosa
was another old plant that was inch
Sr^^'n''- .'^'^^IJ-Pha Sanderii wis a so
gi-eatly admired, although but a poor
plant -ivas shown. Enou|h was seen to
prow how little is known by the genera
public, and many in the trade, ol some
of the old greenhouse favorites.

the cut chrysanthemums were not
qui te so plentiful as in some former years,
but thestandanl of excellence was higher
than ever before. The varieties molt in
m''"'", T"'*'- '" P'"'^' Autumn Glory
Morel, lora, Helen P.loodgood, (food
Gracious and Mrs.Perrin; yellow, Phila-
delphia, Merry Christmas, Golden Wed-
ding, Solar Queen, Modesto and Lincoln-

1183

hibited, not for competition, Lily Dean
fm-d •'Sen*' "r^f- ^^""^'' ^"••■■'«' I'rad:
lello, (,enesee, Victor and California.

1 he violets shown were yeiy good
larquhar being the best double and
I'rincess of Wales the best single

The competition in made-up flowers
was very keen. In the class for flat bas-
tfnn°ti ■^'**'°*''*''""'"*''fo'' table decora-
^fThoJ,"""** '^'^r^^!'7'^ competitors, and all
of them used Golden Wedding. The pres-
entation baskets of chrylanthemums
were all good, the first prize being taken
MoSe^''''^i""l-' 'J"-a.nsementof (jucen and
t?,» » ^i"" 'J^'^* ■'"'^* ^"'t'^'l this piecee;
the second prizewinner was compo.sed of
yellow and white, as was the third. All
were of such liigh grade that but few
w=o +f *?" boys could agree as to what
vyas the best. The class for funeral de-
signs, standing anchors, brought out Ave
pieces: and here again all were good

not keeping In the "same old groove"
we hear so much about. Three or four

•witro^r?," "'**• ^'^'' "«a'''y ■'^> exhibitors
with 2.W entries, while for the late pro-
posed exhibition the sum total of the en
tries was three exhibitors with about 10
entries. Of course, a public exhibition
under such circumstances was impossl-
Dle, and the two challenge vases were
awarded by competition in the club
room, William Wilshire taking the Strath-
coiia cup for 12 blooms, and C. A. Smith
the club s cup, for 0 plants. It is but jus-
tic-e to these parties to say that their ex-
hibits were of the highest merit, and
equal to any evershown here. But what
wi^S"'** down-from the magnificent
Windsor Hall to the platform in the club
room, and all in three years! What can
be the reason ? Clearly it cannot he the
want of facilties to produce the stock, as
the two present exhibitors are about the
I worst equipped in that respect of all our

General View of Exhiljition at Philadelphia.

white. The Queen, Niveus, Mrs. Weeks,
Mrs. Robinson and Western King; in any
other color, C. Davis, G. W. Childs and
May Jeffords.

Among new varieties exhibited George
Holhs staged a flne vase of Toronto.
The blooms were as good as anything in
the show, on fine stems, with "nice foli-
age. The plants are to be sent out next
Spring, many orders being taken for
stock during the show. .Miller & Son
showed two flne seedlings. One named
rimolliy Eaton is an exceptionally large
white Mower, hne substance, wilh broad
incurving petals. These were by far the
largest flowers in the exhibiiion and
were much admired. The stem and foli-
age are flrst class and there is no doubt
this variety has a great future before it.
Ihe other swilling is named Ladysmith;
It is a iiicdiuiii-Klzed flower, also white,
after the style of Loina Doone, having
good stem and foliage; and is said by
the owners to be the best grower they
have, being of such a compact habit that
It can be cultivated very closely together
on side benches.

The roses were not all quite up to the
general form seen here. The competition
was between Harry Dale and John H.
Dunlop. rtrideand Bridesmaid weie very
flne, but Perle and Sunset were not so
good, owing largely to the demand hav-
ing been so great that there was not the
usual quantity to select from.

The carnations were an exceptionally
flue lot. The best reds were: C. H. Crane
and Jubilee; the best light pinks, Edna
Craig and Victor: the best dark pink
Cerise Queen, Lady Van Home and Ar-
gyle; the best fancies, Mrs. Bradt and
Lady Minto. Gammage, of London, ex-

Quite diversified were the opinions on
the correctness of the judge's decision in
this class. The piece awarded finst prize
was a handsome one, made of roses, val-
ley, Harrisii lilies and chrysanthemums-
the second being a handsome anchor of
orchids on a basket of chrysanthemums,
callas and roses. Many "considered the
last mentioned the best piece, but the
judge thought there was some waste of
material and too much color.

The judge on cut flowers was W. W.
Gammage, London, and on plants, A
H. E wing, Berlin. Thos. Manton.

(Prize list next ireeA.)

Montreal.

Trade Conditions.

The scarcity of white flowers, other
than chrysanthemums, is the feature of
the present week, otherwise there is little
change. Chrysanthemumscontinue very
plentiful and former prices are realized
only for very choiceflowers. The largest
growers here report that the demand Is
for a very few varieties only: Pennsyl-
vania, Golden Trophy and Golden Wed-
ding in yellow, Perrin and Morel in pink
Nivens, Weeks and Ivory for white, seem
to- fill the bill. Apropos of the first named
variety, Pennslyvania, one grower proph-
esied a future for It, when its intro-
ducers secured the club's certificate for a
vase exhibited at one of the shows.
Further experience has proved the varie-
ty's value, and next season he will make
it his chief yellow.
Show Notes,

The failure to hold a chrysanthe-
mum show this year is positive proof
that, at any rate, Montreal growers are

possible competitors. It cau't be the
knowledge that a good show won't pay,
for the splendid exhibition put up in the
Windsor four years ago paid all expenses
and nearly .$200 of back prize money
It cant be reduction in glass area, for
that has increased ratherthan otherwise
1 he " Help Question " cau have nothing
to do with the matter, as very few of our
private places can boast of anyone ex-
cept the ga rdener , to look after the plants
Lack of enterprize seems to be about the
seat of the whole tnmble. It may be all
very well to appoint committees to solicit
subscriptions to pay prizes: but it is
very doubtful if even sure prizes, before-
hand, will dispel the apathy that has
been shown in connection with the last
two or three shows here. B

OBAcco Stems!

"Good Strong Kind."

60CTS. PER 100 LBS.

I BALES WEIGH 500 LBS. ,

OBACCO DUSTJ

"THE BLACK STUFF."

Fine or Coarse to Your Order i
50 to 1000 lbs., 2 cents per pound, i
H. A. STOOTHOFF i CO ,

154-156 W. 27th STREET, N. Y. CITY. >

1184

The Fii-ORisTS* Exchange.

IF YOU NEED ROSES

Send m yoar list for prices.

THEC.A.REESERCO.

URBANA, OHIO,
^imolesale Rose Oro'wers.

Mention the Florlata' Exohapge when vfTltlng.

; 2H-in. 3>^-ln.
„ ' Per 100 ferliiO
BRIDE ." $2W tlOO

Finest Fo» Roses i

BRIDE .

A l8o Soupert, Hermoaa. DeG raw, K ruger and
a full line of roses from 2H-'nch ''""• *' '""^
prices. Send for prices. Cash with Order.

Asparagus Plumosus Nanus and Sprengeri,

2>ft iDch pots, strong plaats, at $5.00 per 100.

THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0.

M^Titlon the PlorlBtB' Eichangy when wHilng.

S ROBT. CRAII k SON, S

5 BOSES, nm, CtOTONS, s

Jl ...CARNATIONS.. 5

■ and Noveltlei In Decorative Plant*, ■

5 Market ini) 49th St»., PHILADELPHIA, PA. J|

Mention [he Fl.insta" Eschange wben writing.

SPECIAL NOTICE

The unprecedented demand
for the new and beautiful

ROSE LIBERTY

Has niHde it necessary for ub to annc unce all
stock for March delivery has been sold and
orders hereafter will be taken and filled in
their order of receipt, until further notice.
To be sure of any of this st ok for April and
May delivery it will be necessary to order early.
One quarter of the stock is controlled by us
and uo one has authority to sell in ihe New
England States except by rur permission.

Prices are as follows: Be^t stock grown.
Own rooted Plants, 23^ In. pots.

13 plants 6U «t8. each.

25 *' 50 "

60 " 30

100 *' 25

1000 " 20 "

Grafted Plants, 2i/u in. pots.

13 plants 75 cts. each.

Pansies Worth Raising

Cioo.l I'innlB, tl.OOperlOOO; t2.5Oper50O.

Extra l-artte Traiisplantefl Mauls

in toloom, as Koud as in spring,

$2.60 per i03.

^^F. O. B. Express here. Cash with order.

C. SOLTAU & CO.. 199 Grant Ave..lcrsey Clly. W.J

PANSIES

Roemer's Superb Prize Pansies.

This Improved strain all the leading novelties
included; strong bushy plants ready now ;
60 cts. per liiO, by mail ; $3.00 per 600. by ex-
press ; $4.00 per lOHO ; $7.00 per 2000 ; $10.00 per
3000 ; $15.00 per 6000. ^ ^

Large Plants, transplanted, in bud and
bloom, »1.00 per 100. Cash with order

PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa.

Grower of extra fine Pansies.

Large Flowering. 300,000 Superb Colors.

The Jennings Strain. They are all that can
be desired in Pansies, so far as quality goes,
and are always satisfactory to the buyer who
wants the best. E-itra line stocky plants,
ready to bloom, $5 per 1000, express. Medium
size, for cold frames 60c. per 100 by mail; $4
pnrlOOO; 5000, $17 by express. White and
Blue in separate colors, same price.

SEEU of above strain, $1 per pkt ; tSperoz.
CASH WITH OKDEK.

E. B. JEimillSS.'^Sir' Southport, CoH.

Grower ot TUK FimiBT Pansibb.

25

50
lOO
1000

60
50
40
35

EDMUND M.WOODJIGO.,Natick, Mass.

Near BOSTON.
Mention th. Florists' Exchange wben wrltlpa

HAVE no EQUAL.

Comprising the cream of all the Leading strains^
Large, Btocky plantB, 50 cents per 100 ; $3.00 per lOOO ;
10,000 for 125,00.

Bloomine plants, large, transplanted, tl.C a 100.

nAlCilTC (Bellls), strong plants of the largest
UMIOiCO double varieties. Longfellow and Snow-
ball, 50 cents per 100; *3.0U per 1000.

cull AV Large plants, 50cta. per 1(0;
oMILAA ^ ^ $3.50 per lOCO.

(Allen Defiance), large, stocky
seedlings. 50c. a 100 ; *3.00 1(00.

J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa.

Mention the FlorlitB* Exchange when writing.

MIGNONETTE

GIVE US LIBERTY!

THIS WILL BE THE CRY WHEN THE PLANTS ARE ALL SOLD.

The demand for the Ne-w Crimson-Scarlet Rose LIBERXV has been sogrtat
that OUR STOCK FOR MARCH BEMVERV IS AUL SOI,». We are now

booking tor April, and as all orders are tilled strictly In ruiaiion, BorlBls who have not as
yet secured their stock should order at once.

OWN ROOT PLANTS. FROM 2% INCH POTS.
no Plants or more and less than 100, 3Ac. each

100 Plants and up to 1000 *J.5c. each

1000 Plums and over $;'.200.00 per 1000

3 inch pot plants, 3c, cnch additional.

GRAFTED PLANTS, FROM 2J^ INCH POTS.
50 Plants or more and less than 100, 50c. each

100 Plants and up to 1000 40c. each

1000 PlantH or more S350.0U per 1000

3 inch pot plants, 5c. each adtlitional.

ROBERT SCOTT & SON, Sharon Kill, Del. Co., Pa.

Eastern Agents: Western Agents:
ROBT. CRAIG & SON, 49th « Market St., Phlla , Pa. BASSETT & WASHBURN, 78 Wabash Av., Chicago.
Mention the Plorists' Bjehange wben writing.

Brooklyn, N. Y.

The property o£ Chas. Trauth, con-
sisting of land and greenhouses, will be
sold on Thursday, December 7; the sale
will take place at the public auction
rooms, 9 Willoughby Street, Brooklyn.

We are in receipt from C. C. Poll-
worth, of Milwaukee, Wis., of an at-
tractive catalogue of florists' supplies
and other staples handled by him.

Baltimore.

Market Conditions.

Trade is only fair; plenty of chrys-
anthemums are on the market, and car-
nations are good; violets, only medium.
Roses, owing to the warm weather, are
somewhat soft.
Tlie Show

The show was a dismal financial
failure. The committee worked hard,
and did their utmost, only to be re
warded by a lack of appreciation on
part of the Baltimore public.

1 fear some years vcill pass before
another show will be held in this city;
the more's the pity. Can some one give
us a remedy for this unsatisfactory con-
dition? Edwin A.Seidewitz.

25, GOO Fine Rooted Runners

LADY CAMPBELL VIOLETS

f 5 (HI per ICHiO. Sample free.

WILLIAM SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Pa.

Box -J'^tt.

Mention thp FlnrlBUi Kxfhwngt' whwn wrlUng

LAGER & UURRELL,

Importers of W K O rl I L/ O

JuBt arrived lnflnecondltlo.i,<;;aitleyn ^lencloHi
and Lfelin Jougheaua, also C. Lnbmtn, C.
SpeciOHi8«iiina, C. twaskelliana and C. Uar-
rtsonife.

Cherry Wood Baskets, Fresh Moss and Peat.

Corres,on|ence^^^ SUMMIT. N. J.
Mention the FlorlsU' Exchange when writings

GjjGlamiinaiiiGiDeiaiias

CINERARIAS, 2!4 inch, $2.ii0 per 100;
3 inch, ready tor 4s, tor Christmas flowering,
$3.10 ner illO.

CVCUAMEPJ, Giganteum and Persicum,
larse plants. 3 inch, $6.10 per 100.

S. WHITTON, 15 Cray A,e.. UtJca, N, Y.

Mention the Florlatg' Exchange when writing.

KJQLfJS Pnncess of Wales

strong plants, $2.00 per 100.
Samples, 10 cts.

EVENDEN BROS.. Williamsport. Pa.

MAntInn th«» Florlatg' F.XPhang*- wh^n writing

PANSIES

To close out. Nice, small, stout plants.
Sl.r.i per 1000. 5000 for «r.50.
' M II M C Stock plants, standard varieties, 5c. each ;
mUmo 50c per doz.

Uni I VUnPI/C CHATER'S. wWte, pink,
nULLinUUIVO Hush. Aug. ist sown.

11.00 per 100 ; |7.W per lUOO.

BYER BROS., Chambersburg, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

Lockport, N. Y.

A pretty chrysanthemum wedding
took place on the evening of the 16th
inst., when Sarah, the second daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Mansfield, was united
in marriage at the house of the bride's
parents to Mr. Midgley, a grain mer-
chant of the Bison City. The esteem in
which the couple is held was shown by
the large number of wedding guests
present, among whom of members of
the craft from a distance were Miss
Krueger. of Meadville, Pa., and Walter
Mott, of Riverton, N. J. W. M.

Bridgeport, Conn.

Geo. B. Whitehead is making great
changes in his greenliouses at Green's
Farms, everything being renovated on
a modern plan. His violets are fine,
his stock in general is very good. He
is doing a first-class trade at his new
store in Bridgeport.

John Reek's place, as always, looks
very neat and clean, and the stock is
in first-class condition. Mr. Reck will
build extensively next year.

James Horan ,.t Sons have an elegant
house of poinsettias.

There is some talk going the rounds
of the floral circles of this vicinity to
the effect that a company is to be
formed and a large store rented on
Main Street. Bridgeport, where the
local growers, who are in this com-
bine, could send their stock regularly
on Saturdays to be sold by two young
men, also in the combine, but not grow-
ers. ' It is proposed to auction oft all
stock left, giving the public a chance
to bid in a lot of flowers cheap. The
florists not in this movement are resting

easy.

F. L.

West Lynn, Mass.

Trade for the past month has seen an
improvement. ChrysanthemumB of me-
dium size have sold well; $1 to $1.50 a
dozen is about as much as the average
person will pay. Violets have been
scarce, and have sold at good prices.
Koses and carnations are coming good
now, and are selling in limited numbers.

Houghton Agricultural Society are
making arrangements for lectures and
entertainments this Winter.

Stock seems on the whole to be iu bet-
ter shape than last year. Thomas Rol-
and, of Nahant, has a fine lot of Gloire
de Lorraine begonia, 1,000 plants in
eight-incli pots, which would be hard to
equal. They are coming along for Christ-
mas. He has also an excellent house of
carnations; Mrs. Bradt is at her best
here. Mr. Itoland intends building an-
other large house this Winter.

Win. Sims, of Cliftondale, has added
another 200-foot house. This makes
lour houses of this size since Spring.
Priiicesse de Galles violets area.specialt.v
here.

F. A. Smith has gone back to vegeta-
ble culture.

GibbB Bros, have just finished setting
their new .lOhorse power boiler. They
report trade in plants iiuite good.

Hayden, of Marblehead.hasputin two
new hot water boilers this Summer.

The palm swindler that was captured
in Providence is undoubtedly the same
one that operated here. The police de-
partment is making out papers to bring
him to Lynn after his three months ex-
pires. J. M.

^ "T^LJI^ tf^O ANir^ ' H ^^^k ^^1 ^^^^I^B^ ^ V Won Highest Honors Wherever m^

NEW ROSE

LIBERTY!

Shown.

The Finest Crimson Forcing
Rose of the Century.

^/TOST nearly approached by Meteor in color, but tar
-»-'' I surpassing that standard variety in brilliancy

and purity of color, as well as in size and free-
dom of bloom, never showing any deformed, black or bull
heads, either in Winter or Summer. A remarkable keeper
when cut, keeping its brilliancy of color, without turning blue
or dropping its petals, as is the case with Gen. Jacqueminot,
which it somewhat resembles.

PRICES ARE AS FOLLOWS FOR A I STOCK.

©■wn Rooted Plants, in 2j.^
inch pots.

12 plants 60c. each.

25 " 50c. "

50 " 30c. "

100 " 25c. "

1000 " 20c. "

Grafted Plants, in 2j^ inch
pots.

12 plants 75c. each.

25 " 60c. "

50 " 50c. "

100 " 40c. "

1000 " 35c. "

I hereby extend a
coriliai invitation
to all lovers of the
Queen of Flowers
to come and see
Liberty growing.

Satisfactory refer-
ence or deposit from
all unknown corre-
spondents.

E. G.ASMUS, West Hoboken, N.J.

AGENTS:

J.C. VAUGHAN, J.N.MAY, F. R, PIERSON CO.

Chicago. III. Sumuiit, N. J. Tarry town, N.Y.

^^i* Mention th^ PlorlstB' PlTchane,. when wrltl

November 25, 1899.

The Florists* Exchhngb.

1185

LAST CALL FOR

AZALEA INDICA

A splendid lot of the fiivrrite Easter plant,
choicest varieties rnly, just arrived per steamer
Switzerland.

Strong plants, $35.00 per ICO, worth $5P.OO.

I nffpr the finest lot of ARAITCARIA
EXCEL8A and E. GUAITCA iu the

country (order now helore loo cold). 6 in. pots,
17 to 2' in. hitrh, 3J to 25 in. across, $1.35

CI^EMATIS JACKMASJI,3vearold,

6 to 8 fi..8tlonK, $4a dnz. : 2 lo 3 ft.,$2 60 a doz.

WISTARIA SINENSIS, $1.50 a doz.

HYDRANGEA PANE C IT I, AT A ,

$L.&M per doz

CRISISON RAMBI.ER ROSES,

strong. 5 t" <J ft., $3.0U per di z.

DIELVTRA SPECTABILIS,

(Bicedinp- Hcait), strong plants, $1.50 ter doz.

ARISTOLOCHI A SIPHO, 6 to 8 ft.,
strnni'. $1 nil Iter doz

FICITS ELASTICA, 20 to 25 in. hijrh,
6 in. puis. JO nil per doz ; 18 to 20 in. high,
$.5.1111 1 er doz. ; 12 to lli in. hieh. $4.00 pi-r doz.

PRIIMVI.A CHIISENSIS, in budfor
Xinas, finest in the country. 4 in. pots, only
$rt I'O ner lon ; 5 in. pnts. f l.2ii per doz.

PRISIITLA OBCONICA, 4 in., $.5.00
per IIHl.

CVPER17S (DMBKELLA PLANT), 4 in.,
I irge t>u-hy, without pots, $5.00 per 100.

H IRDV IVV,3in.pots,lft.,60c.p6rdoz.;
wi h pels, Sli '111 per 1110

DRAC^SISA IKiDIVISA,2!^iD. pots,
$5 "I' PH. 1011.

HYDRANGEA OTAKSA, grown in
fi in. po s. stronsr. HI .50 per doz.

GERANIUMS, double, red and pink,
2mn. pots, JSIl. tier 100.

CVCI,AMEN, 4 in. pots, $1.00 per doz.

BEGONIA Setnperflorens Gigantea, 6 in.
pots, $2..5(l tier doz ; 4 in. pots, Pres. Carnot and
o her vHrietiPS. $1.20 per doz.

CORVPHA AVSTRAEIB, flee palm,
20 in hitrh 5 in. pots. «3 (HI per doz.

■WVHITE DAISIES, Marguerite, 2H in

pots, St rnrii^. t\n ct-'. tier d"Z.

RHODODENDRONS, full of buds,
large plants, (iUcts. each.

Orders now booked for AZALEAS to be
delivere'l in the Fall of 19.0. Please write for
price list.

When ordering state If pots are wanted.
Cash with order, please.

GODFREY iSGHM&NN, <.„trr»... Fhila.,Pa.

WH0LB8ALE GEOWBB OF POT PLANTS.

Agent for O. Van den Plas, Lorchristy,
Belgium, for Azaleas, Rhododendrons, Etc.

Mention the FlorlstB* Exchange when writing

SPECIAL SALE

For 14 Days Only.

CYCIjAMEN Persicum Splendens Glgan-
teum, flDPSt strain In the world. In 4 true colors, well
set with tmde. from 3 in. pute. ^7.00 perUtO; $65.00 per 1000;
our selection, nilxtd. f(i.(U per 100: »50.00 per 1000. out
of 4 In. puts, extra fine. In bud and bloom. $12.00 per lOO.

CHINESE FKIMKOSES. fringed follape,
finest market varieties, Iroin tlate, J1.50 per 100; from
2 in. pot8, ll.Tf* per 100; from '*l-i In potH. fa.fiO per 1()0;
from 3 In pots, very fine. f4.0U per lOO; Double While,
Red, and Single Ulue. *5.at per 100.

CINEKAKIAS Hyb. Max. Grandiflora.
from flate, trannplanted, $1.75 per 100.

NOW KEAI)Y-Seedli"KS of Cyctainen
P. H. GignnteuiN, In 4 true colorn. transplanted
from flats, $2,50 a 100 ; $20.00 a 1000. Express prepaid.

All (he above warranted A No 1 8tock.

PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa.

Mention t1i<» FHorlPta' Exnhanre wh*»n wrltlnK.

New Yellow Baby Primrose-

A mate to the Pink liaby; we have the only
stock in theU.S.; per doz., $1.20; $10perlOU.

New Gsraniunt De Rod Milting—

A cross between Cloth of Gold and S. A.
Nutt, has yellow foliage and pure double
scarlet bloom; $1 20 per doz.; $10 per 100.

New Geranium, Double Snowdrop—

The best indoor and bedding double white
Geranium toilatc; $1.20 per doz.; $10 per 100.

20 New Goleus-,^';,-,;^,\?;/„';/f-|,^ed^
NewColeus Little Gem-«xnir,!S?S^-?

plant, very bushy, of pink variegations, 25c. ea.

THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., Morris, III.

Mention th« Florlsta' E>xchang« wtien wrlUag.

AZALEAS

WE are now filling orders for Azaleas, importations of whi<;h
have arrived in excellent condition. Import prices will
hold good as long as the stock is not potted ; the varieties wo
supply are the most popular .sorts suited to the American market,
and we can give you any proportion you wish in the four leaders :—
Mme. Vander Cruyssen, Vervsneana, Deutsche Perle and
Beanhardt's Andrea Alba.

Personal inspection of the stock in Belgium, through our own
representatives, enables us to offer the best stock obtainable at
bottom prices.

Order now and save heavy express charges later on, as
shipments can at this time be made safely by freight.

FINE BUSHY CROWNS, well set with buds.

10 to 12 inches in diameter $4.50 per doz. ; $35.00 per 100

12 to 14 " " 6.00 " 45.00 •■

1* to 16 " " 7.50 " 55.00 "

SPECIMEN PLANTS of the leading varieties— $1.00, $2.00, $2.50 and $3 00
each, according to size.

MENTION TDIS PaI'HR.

HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut Street, PhiMelpliia.

Gloire de Lorraine
Begonia

The grandest Novelty of the day and one of
the best selling plants for Florist* ever offered.
Illooms continuously. Autumn, Winter and
Spring.

FINE, 8TROKO PLANTS, from
3H inch pots, per doz., $4.15 ; per UlO, g35.00.

PL.O'WERIKG PLANTS, from 214
inch pots, per doz., $2.35 ; per 100, $17 60.

R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO.,

Nos 16 and 19 South Market St., BOSTON, MASS.
Mention the Florlsta* Exchange when writing.

GERANIUMS

IIOOTKII <l!TTIXtiS. Per 1000

Your Selectiou of varieties $l'i.00

Our Selection, or for Double or Single

"rant 10.00

AfJERATI :.M, Prhicrns Pauline,

rooted cultlnus. by ujall per ItO, 1.00

CASH WITH ORDER.

C. A. HARRIS&CO.Deianson.N.Y.

Mention tb« Florists' Exchange when writing.

ACALYFHA SANDERI!

2!^ In pots. $1.75 ptr doz.; 112 50 per 100. 5 In. stock
plantfl, wltu lots of cuttlngB, |5.0(l per doz.; $40 per 100.

tlyclamcn 4-f&;nnleiiin, 4 colore, very fine, 3 In.
potB, $1.00 per doz.; $7 ft) per 100; l>lixed, very fine,
3 In. poi8, 7fic. per doz.; $6.00 per 100.

Cyclamen Permiciim, mixed, very fine, 3 In
pots. "t5c. per doz.; $5.U) per 1(10.

8EAVVAMIAKA GREENHOUSES.

P. O. Bos 34. Oyster Bay, N. Y.

Jamks C. Clark, Supt.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

PRIMROSES 's\T^^.

"^^^ Per 100

Chinese, from 2 loch pots $1.50

Ctilnese. f ruin Hats, $8.00 per 1000 1.00

Obconlca grand tfloDt. 4 Inch pots. In bud and bloom 4 00

Fortrer-iiie-nutt Victoria, 2 inch pots 2.00

Forcet-iiic-uot. Large Clumps, ready for
benching for Winter bloom 4.00

ORANGE FLORAL CO.,

E. FRTER.Mgr. WEST OR A NGE, N. J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Cyclamen Giganteum.

strong plants coming in bud.
Mixed colors, ready for 4 inch.
$4.00 per 100

Cash, please.
J. W. MILLER, Hatton, Pa.

Mention thy Florlats' ETohange when writing.

CINERARIAS

We are headquarters and can supply any
quantity. Our strain is all saved from prize
show flowers. 2!4in., $3.00iperl(10;300fort5.C0.
3 in., $3.00 per 100.

WHITTON & SONS,

Wholesale Florlsta. City & Green Sis., UTICA, N.Y.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

DEWEY

GERANIVMS— Per

Assorted $1

Mixed 1

Mars, Happy Thought 3

Mrs. Pollock 3

Mrs. Parker, Double Pink, Silver Leaf... 4

Silver Leaf, Rose Scented 1

Mme. Salleroi 1

Freak of Nature 4

HAVE WHAT YOU WANT IN THIS LIST? if not,
WRITE US FOR PRICES ON WHAT YOU NEED.

Fachslas, 4 kinds

Fuchsias, Trailing: Queen.

GERA?<IITMS— PerlOO

Bronze and Silver Leaf, 3H in $6 00

Sweet Scnnted Mrs. Pollock, 2M in 4 00

Mrs. Parker 6 00

Happy Thouirht, 21^ in 4 00

Silver Leaf, 2"/a in 4 00

BCGOMIA8—
Rex, assorted, 2ii in 4 00

" named 6 00

Incarnata Gigantea, 4 inch, ready for

6 inch 15 CO

Incarnata Gigantea, 2^ in., ready for

4 Inch J400to 6 00

Dooble White Stock, Sin 3 00

Terms, Cash
orC.O. D.

OXJTTTKTOS.

Per lOO
Altemanthera, red and yellow. Summer

struck . $1 00

Manettia Blcolor 2 00

Vlnca I 60

Salvia 1 25

Heliotrope 1 ^5

BegoDla Erfordll 2 00

Begonia, Hex 2 00

Begonia Inc. Gigantea 2 00

Begoula, Flowering 2 00

Impatlens Sultanl 2 00

Forget-Me-Not (Winter Flowering) 2 Oo

Per 100
LEMON VERBENAS, $3.00, $4.00 and $6.00
Forget-I»Ie-Not(WinterFlowering)2Hin 4 00

Mignonette, 3 inch 2 tO

Primrose, in bud, 3J-6 inch 3 00

2inch 2 00

Hydrangea, pink. 3 inch 6 00

ADthericum,3inch 6 00

Dracaena Indlviea, in flats 5 OO

Vlnca, 3 inch 4 OQ

Impatlens SuUanl, 2J4 in 3 Od

Manettia Blcolor, 2?^ in 4 00

Farqubar Violets. 2}^ in SCO

Fragrant Calla, 2H inch, $1 60 per doz.
"4 "8 00

GREENE&UNDERHILL,Watertown,N.Y.

Uftntloa tb« IHorlBts' Blxebsjix* when wrlUiu

ACALYPHA SANDERI!

KIKE l"t,ANX8. 2ii inch, $8.00 per hundred.

THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa.

Mention the Florlstp' Exchange when writing

BBTIIMIAC Double fringed, a Siie
~fc I UIVlMO assortment of money,
makers. 2 Inch. JS.OOper lOU; rooted. fl.Wi per 100.
SEI.AtilVELI.A DENTICUIiATA, »2.00alOO.
GERANIUMS, mixed, tl,50 per 100.

E. I. RAWLINCS, Quakertown, Pa.

Mention the FTorlBta' Kxehange wh«n wrltlmr.

BJIBr PRIMROSE.

4 inch pots, in full bloom, $1.01 per doz.

3 incb pots, tine. 60 cents per doz.
ASPARAGITS SPRCMGHRI, 3incb.

60 cts per doz.
CUT SMII^AX, fine, 30 cents per string.

Cash, please.
WM. KEIR, - - Pikesville, Md.

Mention the FlorlstB' Exchange when writing.

To Plant After Early 'Mams

SMILAX.

For Easter trade, when all green is scarce.
Strong plants, from 2H in. pots, $2.60 per 100.

VIOLETS.

EXTRA LAHQE FIELD-GROWN CLDMP8 OF

Princess of Wales $8 00 per 100.

California $5.00 per 100

These are well budded and will give imme-
diate returns.

CHRYSANTHEMUM STOCK.

All the leading- standard sorts and novelties.
List of varieties and price on application.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich.

Mention the Florlsta* Exchange when writing.

Benary, Cannell and Sutton's prize strains, dwarf and
semi-dwarf, giant flowering, finest colors and shades.
2M in.. »2 10 per tOO ; *5.00 per 300. 3 In., $3.00 per 100.
Cash with order, please.

Sbellroad Greeuboiise Co., Grnnge, Md.
Mp-ntlon Thp FloriBtw' Exchange wh^n writing

PRIMROSES

Chinese, single, mixed, and Obconica Grandl-
flora, ready tor 3 in. pots, $1.25 per 100.

PIHSV PI ANT9 Large flowering strain, none
r«ii»i runnio, (,gtter, per 100, .50c.-lO00,$2 50

Cash with order.

JOS. H. CUNNINGHtM, Delaware, Ohio.

Mention the Florlcta' Exchange when writing

GERANIUMS

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

Richard Brett, Beaute Poltevlne,
Miss F. Perkins. M>8. E. O. UJll,
Wonder, Ruy HlasB* Margaerlte De
r-syers, Mme. Bruant, $20(0 per 1000;
2^in. pots of the same, $30.(0 per IfiOO;
$3.25 per 100. S. A. Nutt, La Favorite,
Jas. Garr, Double Grant, and sev-
eral other (rood bedderp, $15 per ICOO:
2H in. pots, $22.00 per ICOO ; $2.50 per 100.

FUCHSIAS ^h^t^'^.

Cash must accompany all orders.

J. E.FELTHOUSEN, Schenectady, N.Y

Mention the Florists' Kzchonee when writing

1186

The FLORISTS' Exchtxnge.

J. K. AIvLBN,

Wholesale CommlBSlon Dealer In |

CUT FLOWERS

57 W. 'iSth Street, New YorU.

Orders by mall or telefrraph promptly attended to.
Teleplione, 167 Madison Square.

FIni ROSES and CARNATIONS, Specialties.

BLAUWELT & GUTTMAN,

36 W. 27th St., NEW YORK.

Hsale Coma Florisls

Conslgnmenta of flret-clasB 8tock solicited.
Orders by mall or telegraph receive the best of I
atteniloo. t»-'PHOMK i29J Madison Sq. i

CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE

404-412 E. 34fh SI. N Y.. near Ferry.
Open every Morning at 6 o'clock a. m. for the

Bale of Cut Flowers.

ThlB l8 not a commlBPlon honae ; the market

couBlsts ot Individual etands.

Wall Space for Advertising Purposes to Bent.

J. DONALDSON. SECRETARY.

MICHAEL A. HART,

Wholesale & Commission Florist,

44 W. 29th St., New York.

Telephone, 326 Madison 8q.

All kinds of Kosea, Violets and Carnations a

Specialty.

ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.

JULIUS LANG,

Wholesale Florist

63 W£ST SOtll ST.

Oonflffiiinenta Solicited. HEW YOMK,

FRANK MILLANG,

Wholesale Cooimlsion Dealer In

CUT FLOWERS

408 E. 34th SL, NEW YORK CITY.

Cut Flower Exchange.

Telephone Call, '.{99 lUadison Square.

MOORE, HENTZ & NASH,

WHOLESALE

Cotnmissioa Florists,

liocat^d In Salesroom of the
New York Cat Flower Co.

iip-121 W. 23d St., New York.

Telepbone 7S8 IHth St.

THE NEW YORK GUT FLOWER GO.

119-121 West 23d Street,

112-114 West 34th Street,

T«:«phot.733-18;h. NEW YORK

CONSIGNMENTS SOLXITED.

Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders

HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES

Beauties, Meteors, Brides and Bridesmaids are IHe leaders.

^_^_ ^-, ^^ ^^ .«B>^ ^HT^ always on

The HlKliest "^e^ M^^ ^\_ U m ^m ^fcr baud . . .

Krade of . . . ^r ^E^^ ^*^ ^^^ ^^^~

ra -Va* T I'ft CS A SPECIALTY*

JAMES McMANUS, »9 it7,'iT;.^°ra,are, 50 W. 30th St.. NEW YOBK.
"Always Ready to Receive Fine Stock."

W. H. GUNTHER, carnations
Wholesale Florist, ORCHIDS

30 West 29th St., New York.

VIOLETS
ROSES

WALTER F. SHERIDAN,

Wholesale Commission Dealer in L/UT l~*LOWblv^

39 U. 28th STREET, NEW YORK.

Receiving Extra QuaUty AM. BEAUTIES atid all other varieties ol Roses.
TELEPHONE 902 MADISON SQUARE. a CARNATIONS.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Namei and VarletlM

New York

Nov. 24 1899

A. Beauty, lancy- special..

extra

No. 1

" CtillB& ordinary.

nrlde

B ideemaid

H iBte

Jacqueminot

SK. a. Victoria

oLa France

Mermel

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan, .

Niphetos

Papa Oontier

Perle

8i u '. de Wootton

OBC iiXDS— Cattleyas

Cypripediums

Dendroblum formosum.

" others

r Inl'r grades, all colors.

^ ( White

e Standard ) Pink

O vahibtlks") Red

:5 ( Yel.&Var...
5 •Fancy— ( White

B \ Pink

s '•sid«^oriR°d •'•'""-

O standard var) ( Yel.&Var...

V. Novelties

Adiantdm

asparaods

Callas

CHRY8ANTHKMDM8, or.iinarj
Ch RTSANTHEMOM8, fancy.. . .
Hyacinths

LiLIBS

Lily of the Valley

Mignonette— ordinary

" fancy

Narcissus

HUIL,AX

Violets

Violets, special

ii.lO to 3l).U(i
a.uu to 15. u'
a.on to lu.iii

a. 00 to 6.0c

si.uo to

2.l0 to
.... to
... to
2.00 to
1.00 to
.... to
3.00 to
l.OU to
.... to

Botton

Nov. 23 18!

Philadelphia

Nov. 23 1899

e.m

6.01

4.0(

8.01
2.01

to

4.01

1.60
1.61
1.5i
1.6(1
1.61
3.01
3.0
3.0(
3.01
6.01
.6(1

.00 to 31. 01
i.OO to It). 01

I. Oil
3.0i
6.0(1
B.O'

2.00 to
.... to
iJ.OO to 61.H
.,,. to 12.51
10.00 to 12.01
.... to

.75 to

.76 to

.75 to

.75 to

.75 to
2.110 to
2 00 to
2.00 to
2.00 to
3.00 to

.36 to
35.00 to 50.01
6.00 to 8.01
3.00 to 10.0(1
16.00 to 25.0'
1.50 to 2.01'
10.011 to 16.00
3.00 to 4.01
1.00 to 4. mi
6.00 to 8 01
l.UO to 1.60
8.00 to 10.00

.50 to 10
I 1.25 to 1.76

5.01

4.00

4.00 to
l.Oll to
1.00 to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
2.00 to lll.WI
..,, to
.... to
l.UO to
.... to
.,., to
.... to
1.00 to
..,. to
.,., to
..,. to
.,., to
.,,, to
.50 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
2.50 to
.50 to

.... to 611.00
6.0O to 10.i;0
4.00 to 6.01
8 00 to 16.(0
1.00 to 2.61
.... to ....
2.00 to
.... to
1.50 to
1.60 to
10 00 to 12.6(1
.75 to 1,00
.... to 1 26

to 40.01

to 30.01

15.00 10 2.1. Ol

6.00 to 10.0'

3 Ol' to 5.111

3.00 to

.... to

..to

3 00 to

2.00 to

... to

2.00 to

.... to

6.(«i

0 01

Baltlmora

Nov. 22 1899

1.00
1.26
1.25
1.26
1.25
1.511
1..50
1.511
2.00
3.011
75

4.00
1.0(1
2.0(1
3. CO

.... to
.... to
2.00 to
.... to ,,.
.... to 40.IKI
.... to ....
.... to ..,.
.... to ...

.51 to
1.00 to
1.(0 to
l.UO to
l.OU to
.... to
.... to

... to

... to

... to

.75 to
35.00 to 50.0(1
.... to 8.U(
2.i;0 to 6.0(
6.00 to 12.0(1
2 00 to 4.01
.... to ....
3.00 to
1.00 to
3.00 to
.... to ....
10.00 to 16 0(

.30 to .40

.50 to .75

4.00

.75
1.25
1.2.'.
1 26
1.3f
l.lji
1.5<
1.5'
1.5

i!(n'

4.00
1.51
3.00

Butlalo

Nov. 23 1899

..to ..., 30,00 to 40.00

....to ....

0.00 to 30.00

i.uo to 25. (Jl

0.00 to 20.00

6.UII to 111. 01'

4.00 to 10.00

3.U0 10 6.0('

2.00 to 6.00

3.00 to 5.0(1

2.00 to 6.00

....to ..,,

.... to ...,

..,. to ..,,

,,., to .,..

3.00 to 5.00

2.00 to 6 00

J.UO to 6.0

3 00 to 6.00

....to ....

....to ....

3.0U to 6.0(J

.... to 6.00

to ...

.... to ....

2.00 to 4.(C

2.00 to 4.00

1.00 tu 3.00

2-00 to 4.00

3.00 to 3.00

3.00 to 4.00

,.., to .,.,

..., to ,.,.

.,., to ,.,.

.... to ....

.... to ,.,.

10.00 to 16.00

.,,. to ..,.

.... to ....

.... to ..,.

.... to ....

.75 to 1.00

.... to ....

1 00 to 1.25

.60 to .76

l.UO to 1.3.

1.00 to 1.50

1.(0 to 1.36

1.00 to 1.60

1.00 to 1.25

1.00 to 1.60

2. 00 to 3.5(

1.00 to 1.60

2.00 to 3.51

1.50 to 2.50

2 (10 to 2.6

1.60 to 3.60

2.00 to 3. 50

1.60 to 2.60

,.,. to .,,.

1.50 to 3.50

.... to .26

.,.. to .,,,

25.00 to 75 0(1

.75 to 1.00

8.00 to 1 l.OL

10.00 to 60.00

2.00 to 8.n(

10.00 to 16.00

lO.OO to 16. 0(

3.00 to 8.00

.... to ....

8.00 to 20.00

,,,. to ....

.... to ....

.... to ..,.

3.00 to 4.00

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2.00 to 3.0(

.... to ,,..

.... to ....

3.50 to 4.00

12.60 to 35.01

13 60 to 16. OC

.60 to .61

.75 to l.OD

.... to ...

1.50 to 3.00

For Prices of Fancy and Special Sto<^k see our Oorreapondence Oolnmna.

Prices are for quantities of one h indred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given orly after very careful Inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

Asparagus Plumosus

Ctirysanthemums

Mignonette

Brides

'JHaids

American Beauties

WELCH BROS.

PROPRIETORS

CITY HALL GUT FLOWER MARKET,

IS Province St. - 9 Chapman Pl.

Can furnish at abort notice. Prices according to quality of goods. Long Distance Telephone, 2161 and 2071.

rjGQOGGOOtJGGOOaOOGOeSejnGUFMGGGnCOOCWB

Kaiserins

Meteors

Carnots

Violets

Valley

Carnations

Telephone

Mentlnn the Plorlata' Exchange when wrltlnK

I GEORGE SALTFORD, \

Wbok-salr Coinmlealon Dealer In ,+

..VIOLETS.. \

j so West 29th Street, New York, b

Ti'U'phone Call, 1304 Madison Sq. C

0-ZO:>0QC-QGGGf

SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,

'^B'liolesale Klorist

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Tbis Establislinient -y^WX t>e Open from 6 a. in. to lo p. m.

.A.3ivC, BE.^"CJTIES sin.<a. ■^.A.I.jXjE-2- 0-u.r Specialties.
1612- 14- 16-18 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

We have a Hne
grade of every-
thing in market
at present.

Send us a Trial
Order and we
will do the rest.

EDW. C. HORAN,

47 West 28th Street,

NEW YORK.

CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE

Telephone,

421 Madison Sq.

Frank H. Tbaenolt. Chablks Schknoi.

TRAENDLY & SCHENGK,

Wholesale Florists,

33 W. 28th St. and CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE.

NEW YORK.

Telephone, 270 Madison Sq.

^yConsignments Solicited.

JOHN YOUNG,

Wholesale Florist

61 WEST 28th ST.,

NEW YORK.
CYCA8 PALM LEAVES Alway. on Hand.

Bifieii H. LaDgjam,

CUT FLOWERS, STRICTLY WHOLESALE

, 19 Boerum Place, BROOKLYN, N, Y.
Open to receive Conelanments of
C'HOIUE FLOWERS at any time.

YOUNG & NUGENT,

Wholesale Florists,

SUPERB VIOLETS,

Orchlda. Koses. Carnations.

42 W. 28th St. , New York City.

Telephone 206S Madison Sq.

HICKS & CRAWBUCK.
Wholesale Commission Florists,

108 LIVINQSTON ST.,

Consignments Solicited. BROOKLYN, N,Y

THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.,
Wholesale Florist,

Wholesali Florists,

Alwan •■ III*
CARNATIONS.
BRIDEIMAIM,
HIDES.

J'

JOBBERS M

FLORISTS'

SUPPLIES

rLOmSTS* VASES.

■•rtlcatUral AKtloMer*.
S4 HawlbY 8TRIBT, BOSTON-

WM. J. BAKER,

Wholesale Florist,

J432 So. Pcnn Square,

J«.^PHILADELPHIA, PA. I

Receiving Daily

Fine

PRES. CARNOT

KAISERINS,

METEORS,

BEAUTIES,

Etc.

DUMONT & CO..

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

OARNATIONS A BPECIALTV.

Ho. 1806 filbert St., PtalladslpW*.

'rHoira, WK d.

Mention me Florists" Exchange when writing.

November 25, 1899.

The Florists* Exchange.

1187

FRED. EHRET,

Wholesale Florist

1403 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE,
PHILADELPHIA.

WM. J. MOORE,

Wholesale Florist,

36 South 16th St., Phila., Pa.

Consignments o1 First-class Stock Solicited.

Valley In qnanttty. T lephone connection.

GEO. M. MOSS,
Wholesale Florist

32 South t7lh SL, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Long Dlatance THone, 14330 D.

ConilKunieilts of cbolce BOSES, CARNATIONS,

VIOLETS aollclted.

Fine VALLEY in etocli at all tlmee.

LEO NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist!

N.W.Cor. 13th and Filbert Sts.

Philadelphia.

C«iulpim«Bts of (hole* Valley and Ro«n Solicited.

Lons Distance
Pbone 3~iS-94 D.

EDWARD REID,

Wholesale Florist 1

1626 Ranitoid St., PHILADELPHIA,

BeL Market and Cbestnat 6U.

ALL CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON.

TbLKPHONB S966 A.

BASSETT & WASHBURN,

Wboleitlo Dealers and Orowert of

CUT FLOWERS

76 WABASH Ave, CHICAaO, ILL.

• Qrainhoutai it Hlnidile, III.

U D. THone at CUcagq, Main 233.

L. D. Tbone at Hinsdale, No. 10.

KENNIGOTT BROS. GOMPUY.

Wholesale Cat Flowers

42 and 44 E. Randolph S<r(*t,

CHICAGO, ILL.

WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY.

WIETOR BROTHERS.

anOOSBBOBS TO

ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO.,

Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers

OrFIOX AJTD BA.LX8BOOM,

61 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO.

Headquarters for AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

WHOLESALE

FLORIST

1322 Pine Street,
ST. LOUIS, MO.

C. A. KUEHN,

WHOLESALE FLORIST.

1122 Pine St., St. Loiil8, Mo.

A COnPLETE LINE OF WIRE DESIUNS.
Mantlon tb,« Florliu' ExcliuiKe wbea wrlUnc.

REIN BERG BROS.

WHOLESALE GROWCRS OF VVe can fill all orders on short notice'

CMHI with all leading varieties of ROSES

11^ ^ I /^ « ja « ^ H O ■"'' CARNATIONS. We arc Headquar.

U L 1^ I U W W To ters for FINE AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

'°°o°VlaVs. salesroom, 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL.

600,000 FEET
OF GLASS.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND, ^^^^s^lb

CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Wo. S7 Bromfleld St. and 18 Chapman Place, BOSTON. MASS.

CUT STRINGS. 8 to 10 ft.
long, 50c. per string.

Shipped to any part of the country.

"VST. H. ELLIOTT,

McKELLAR & WINTERSON,

'Wholesale Commission Jobbers

In Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturers of Wire Work.

45, 47. 49 WABASH AVENUE. - - CHICAGO, ILL.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Namea and Varlettaa

A. Beautt, tancy— special.

" extra

No. 1

" CuUs & ordinary

Bride

Bridesmaid

I HoBte

J2 Jacqueminot

S R- A. Victoria

e La France

oe Mermet

1 Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan.

NiphetoB

Papa Gontler

Perle

8ouv.de Wootton

ORCHIDS— Cattleyas

Cypripediums

Dendroblum formosum..

'• others

( Inf'r grades, ail colors.
M ( White....

Stakdabd } Pin

31I.U0— 35.I1O
iO.OC— 2.5.ai
10.00— 15. IKI
4.00- 6.0(1
3.00— 5.00
3.00— 6.00

VABIBTIBsi Red.
I

Yel.&Var.
g 'Fanot— ( White....

^ (The highest J S'ji''

« sraden of jRed..^...
C9 rtaodardTar) { Yel.&Var.

l_ Novelties

Adiantdm

Asparagus

tallas

CHRYBANTHKMrMSOrdln'y

(Chrysanthemums, fancy.

HVACI^THS

L1LIE8

Lily of tbe Valley

Mignonette- ordinary.. . .

" fancy

Narcissus

&U1LAX

Violets

V iolets- special

Chicago

Nov. 23. '99

3.00— 6.00
4.00- 6.00

3.00- 6.00

3.00— 6.0(

35!66-4o!6(

75- 1.0(1

1.50— a.ofi

1.50— 2.0<l
1.50- 2.00
1.50- 2.00
3.00— 4.01
3.00— 4.00
3.00- 4.00
3.00— 4.00

'!73— i!dii
40.00—50.00

8.00—12.00

4.00— 8.00
10.00-25 00

....- 3.00

4.00— 5.0(
3.00— 3.00

i!66- 2!66

13.00—16.00
.50- .76

i.sr— 2.0(1

St. Louis

Nov.20,'99

Cincinnati

Nov. 14. '09

a. 00-30. 0(1
18.00—20.00
12.60— 15. 0('
6.00—10.00
4.00— 5.00
4.00— 6.00

4.00- 8.00

3.00— 5.00
3.00— 4.00

..,.- 1.01
....- 1.5(1
....- 1,6
....— 1.50
....- 1.51
2.00- 3.01
2.00— 3.01
2.00- 3.(1(1
2.00— 3.00

'.'.'.'.— i!c(i

50.00—75.01

6!66— i6!(ii

15.00-20.00

3.00- 6.00

....— 4.00

12.50-15.00

.26- .50

....- .76

30.00-25.00

i6!66-i5!66

3.00- 4.0(1
3.00- 4.00

3.00— 5.0(1

2.00- 3.00

!!!!-56!6

1.60-

1.35-

1.25-
1.26-
2.00-
3.00-
3.00-

2.01
1.61
1.6(1
1.6(
3.0(1
3.01
3.0(1

6.00-
10.00-

12.00-
.50-

-in.ro

- 8.0(1
-15. OC

- 4.00

- 3.0(1
-16.00

- .76

- 1.00

Milwaukee

Nov. 31.

30 00—30.01
18.00—20.00
12.60— 15.a(
4.00— 6.00
4.0(1— 6.(K'
4.00- 6.00

4.00— 8.00
i'.OO- 6!66

3!66— 6!66

1.00- 1.50
1.00- 1.5
1.00— 1.61
i-00— 1.51
1.00— 1.9
2.00— 3.00
2,00— 3.01
2.(i0— 3.0(1
3.00— 3.00

'.'.'.'.— i'.ixi

10'60-12!6li
6.00— 8,0'
12 60-26.01

16.CO-18.00
....— ,51
,...— 1,0(1

Pittsburg

Nov. 32, '99

■.'5 00-40,0
8.00-20.UO

10 00—15.11
5,0(1— 8,00
2.00— 8.0(
2.00- 8.00

2.00— 8.0(
2.03- 4.00

2.00- 6.00

.76- 1.

.75- 1.

75- 1.

.75- 1,

.76- 1.
1.50- 2
1.60—3,
1.50- 3
1.50— 3.

!76- i!
;«, 00-50,

siofl- 10!

13,00-30,
3,00- 4

16,00 -20
3.00- 4

2,00- 4,01

13,00-16,00

.60- ,76

1.00— 1,50

Toronto

Nov. 15, '99

4,00-
1,00-

-16,00

- 5,00

- 6,00

1.00- 4.00

1,00-
1.00-

6,00
6,00
4. CO

1,00— 6.00
1,00- 6.00
....—35,00

,,- ,76
OC— 2,00
00— 2 00

00- 2,on

CO- 2, on
..— 3,00
..— 3,00

,.-3.on
..— 3.00

,,- 3, CO
75— 1,60
,00— .W.flO
00-10,00
CO— 3 00
00-10,00

3,00— 4,00

.50-

,75

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see oar Correspondence Oolnmns.

Prices are tor quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
iruaraDtee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

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AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
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m ^^.^m. WE

us

A

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10 Bardj Cut FERNS

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the car load or In email num-
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Koplng. Qrsc-clasB, (4.-e5for
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on receipt of check or money.

THOMAS COLLINS. HINSDALE. MASS.

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GAI.A\ LEAVES. II CO per 1000,

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LAUREL ROI>IN4i, 2ctB, and 2>^ctB, per yard,

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New crop now ready,

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The Right Cypress for
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Have you heard of Cypress Greenhouse Material that has not been satisfactory ?
If you have it does not follow that Cypress is not the best lumber to use. There is
White Cypress, Yellow Cypress and Red Cypress ; there is Cypress that grows on the
high lands and Cypress that grows in the swamps.

All of these different kinds are not suitable for greenhouse purposes. Do you
know which kind is best and do you know that kind when you see it? If not you
would better buy from those that do know and will deliver exactly what they sell. We
introduced Cypress for greenhouse construction and pushed it to the front. We know
all about it. For fifteen years we have made a specialty of furnishing it, and during
this time we have built up a reputation that we cannot afford to jeopardize We send

out the best only.

^Vrite for Circulars
or Estimates.

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LOCKLAND, O.

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Grand Rapids.

The weather has been exceptionally
fine for this Beaeon of the year, and the
stock around town is looking very fine
in consequence. Business is good. -No
large functions have as yet been held,
except the Twentieth Century Fair, for
raising funds for Butterworth Hospital.
Each florist has his day to donate flow-
ers for the floral booth and show by the
size of his donations to what extent his
heart is moved by charitalde impulses.
Whiteand Daybreak carnations are none
too plentiful. Roses are, with some, just
beginning to come in crop. If this
weather continues, flowers will be pleuti-
ful for Thanksgiving.

Roses now sell for 75c.to.1fl per dozen ;
Beauty, $2 to $3; carnations, 25c.;
Paper' Whites, 75c. per dozen; violets,
15c. to 20c.; chrysanthemums all the
way from 50c. to ^:'> per dozen, the size
bringing .fl. 50 to |2 being most in de-
mand. Gr. F. C.

St. Louis.

Business Good.

Business for the past week has been
very good, with no great surplus of any-
thing at one time. Whiteand other good
roses have been rather scarce, liut the
supply is now equal to the demand, with
prices about the same as formerly
quoted. Very few really good chrys-
anthemums are in this market; the top
price for these flowers is $t.50 a dozen.
Violets have gone up to 75c. per 100.
Roman hyacinths are plentiful at 3c. to
4c., Paper Whites bringing about the
same figures. Carnations are in good
supply at IMjC. to 3c. for the very best.

The Shaw Banquet.

About 100 persons, including local
nurserymen, florists market gardeners,
and invited guestssatdown toa splendid
banquet last Saturday night. Professor
Wm. Trelease.of the Missouri Botanical
Garden, presided, and all enjoyed the
good cheer.

Among prominent visitors to show
and town were: Judge W. J. and Mrs.
Vesey, Fort Wayne; M. Barker, J. S.
Wilson and James Hartshorne, Chicago;

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field, III.; Mr. Forman, Louisiana, Mo.;
W. H. Gullet, Lincoln, III., and George
Kellogg, Pleasant Hill, Mo. C. C. S.

Ottawa.

The Market.

Trade has been good and the supply
of stock fair. Chrysanthemums, carna-
tions aud roses are of good qunlity. Vid-
lets are still scarce. The demand for
chrysanthemums is ahead of former
years, and although the stock in Ottawa
was large and of good (luality, outside
cities have been drawn on for a supply.
An exception to thisisin pot chrysanthe-
mums, which have gone off slowly.

Flower .Show,

This has been chrysanthemum week
in Ottawa, the events being the show of
the Horticultural Society and Scrim's an-
nual exhibition. The first named was
hardly up to the standard of former
years, being confined to our amateur
members, with tlie exception of Wright,
of Aylmer, who showed only in cut
flowers, in which classes he captured
most of the first prizes. In plants our
leading amateurs, Messrs. Ellis and Kay-
es,diuded the prizes. J. Graham, of Otta-
wa, was the judge.

At C. Scrim's a very fine display was
made; his large store was filled with
plants aud cut' blooms. Music was the
attraction during Thursday and Friday.

The cut blooms of chrysanthemums
were fully up to the average. One flower
of Lord Wolsley, an English variety, go-
ing the flower exhibited at the Toronto
Exhibtionone better, measuring 27 inches
in circumference. The show of carna-
tions was the finest we have ever seen in
Ottawa; vases of White Cloud, Flora
Hill, Crane, Melba, Bradt, Lily Dean,
and Maceo, in size of flower and stem,
would be hard to beatanywhere. Roses
were also good. Mr. Scrim is satisfied
that individual shows are good business
ventures. E.

Cincinnati.

Trade News.

Business remains unchanged. Chrys-
anthemums still have the lead and are
selling fairly well; but I hardly think
the demand has been as great as in for-
mer years. Violets are selling better
than any other flower. Roses are now
off crop, which promises well for
Christmas. Carnations are improving,
and prices are advancing slowly.

The flower market was loaded Satur-
day with chrysanthemums and prices
ruled very low, with only a limited
quantity moving. Beauty roses are
now coming infti the market a little
more plentifully, and will fetch fair
prices.

Quite a number of the craft have
been chasing the little "rabbit and
quail" during the week, but their suc-
cess was not phenomenal; they had lots
of hunting, but very little to shoot at.

E. G. GiLLETT.

COMMERCIAL

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Construction of Houses and Frames.
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Picking, Bunching and Marketing. Soils and their Preparation.

Propagation, Selection, Planting, Watering, Cleaning and Feeding.
• Diseases and their Treatment.

Insect Enemies and Methods of Combating Them.

Cost of Producing the Crop. Profits, Etc.

Inciudiiiff Working Dr.twings of Model Violet Houst-H:

Plans for (Complete Heating Systems; eliottij^raplis

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November 23, 1899.

The F=lorists* Exchange.

118&

NOTES BY TBE WBY.

Utica, X. Y.— Chas. F. Baker lias a
batch of seedling carnations, some of
which have passed the experiniental
stage— two whites, types of White Cluml
and Flora Hill, much improved, one crim-
son, a yellow and a bright pink, will rjii
doubt make their debut at no distant
date. Mr. liaker discards any seedling
tliat lacks fragrance, however desirable
the other (jualities, knowing that as a
retailer thcHrstdesideratum is fragranei'.
His recent introductions. Red Jacket and
Oneida, maintain the excellent reput.i-
tion with wliich they were disseuiinateii.
Oneida must be planted early to get the
best results. .Mbertini is grown exten-
sively, and when fading closely resembles
The Marquis in the same condition, yet
the latter variety is, as its enthusiastic
introducer remarked to me when com-
menting upon its color, " tjeautifnl in
death and glorious in life.' Mr. I'.aker
has a house of Mme. Hoste that is a pic-
ture— grand stock grafted on manetti,
planted in July, from which the third
crop has been cut. I'erle is e(inally as
line and grown on own roots. After
being confined to thehouae several weeks
I am happy to report that Mr. Ilaker is
able to be around again.

W. J.Crowe iscutting some fine Golden
Gate and Beauty roses. His adiantum
is cropping heavily and is in constant de-
mand. The new storeis splendidly fitted
up. Violets are not what they used to
be in this .section. Chan. F. Seltzer has
as many as usual, but tliey are back-
ward in flowering. Those planted out-
doors are in bettershape than pot-grown
stock. His carnations are healthy:
Alaska is his favorite white and Jubilee
in red.

Rochester, N. Y.— J. B. Kellers Sons'
report highly satisfactory sales in chrys-
anthemums, both pot i)lants and cut
blooms. They grow one house for speci-
men blooms, which are used mainly for
exhibition at their handsome store, no
public show being held in this town.
Two houses were recently added for
flowering plants in pots; also room for
herbaceous stock, for which ah increasing
demand is apparent.

Fred Schlegel's Sons do much decorat-
ing. .\ttinie of my visit they had com-
pleted one of the largest jobs yet done in
this city. One of the features was sev-
eral sweet bays adorned with chrysan-
themums, which on their return "were
stripped of their ornaments and the
flowers donated to the several hospitals.

Corning, N. Y.— .\. H. Woeppel is fortu-
nate with violets; Marie Louise are fine
and the demand exceeds supply. Early
chrysanthemums went well, medium sized
bloomsbeing the best sellers. Chadwick,
grown with two and three blooms to a
stem, are excellent. This is a handsome
flower. He considers Mrs. Fisher the
best early carnation.

HoRNELLsviLLE, N. Y.— W. A. Wcttliu
made a good showing with early chrys-
anthemums and reports excellent sales.
He has a nice lot of Potter Palmer ami
Merry Christmas for the holidays; also
a pretty batch of cyclamen and cinera-
rias. Flora Hill and Triumph are simply
immense.

SCRANTON, Pa.— Marvin &, Muir have
kept their fine store aglow with chrysan-
themums, which are in excellent condi-
tion at the Wilkes Barre (ireenhouses.

W. M.

Wavebley, Mass.— W. W. Edgar has
just finished a storage shed 128x28x17,
which, for convenience and build, is the
best thing of its kind I have yet .seen.
His stock of begonia Gloire de Lorraine
is in grand shape. Mr. Edgar has a whit.-
seedling carnation of which lie is justly
proud; one of its parents is Freedom , tii
freedom of habit of which the seedling
possesses. The flower is rosette— shaped,
very much like a double hollyhock, and
highly fragrant. Close attention will be
paid this promising plant.

Brunswick, Ga.

C. S. Tait has just completed a new-
propagating house, potting and boiler
room, and is getting sash ready for
another house GO feet long. He is also
putting down an artesi.in well, whlcii
will make him independent of the Water
Co.

The Brunswick Fair Association will
hold its first fair, beginning November
27, and lasting one week. .Somelnterest
is manifested in the floral display.

The thermometer "registers now ."1 to
70 every evening, but no fiost as yet.
Spottisw-ood.

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Tulips, plants, etc., etc. Just what yuu want. They
are neat, eavc time and will help sell your plants; the
low price win Insure a largf sale amorig the trade.
Introduced by and can be ohtalnt-d only from ua.

Prices, per i!50, 60 eta. ; per 500, fl.lU ; per 1000, $2.00.

H. G. FiUST & CO., Fhila., Pa.

r.l and 6G FRONT STREET.
Mention th#» Ftnrlata* Rxohanere wh^^n wrttlnir.

ADOO FIBRE and
ADOO LIQUID

Will do .ill that is cliimeJ
If Intelligently Used -.■* .<

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S NEWARK, NEW JERSEY. T

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whf-n WTlUflv

COMBINING tht
^ qualities of ao
absolute Insect eiter-
minator with those ol
a vigorous fertilizer.
Recommended and In
use by the foremost
florlBta and nurserynien
'n the land. For Sale at
the Seed Stores.

ROSE MFG. CO.,

Niagara Falls, New York

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74 & 7< Myrtle Ave.,
BROOKLYN, - N. Y.
SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE.

Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when wrltlntt.

Florists' Boxes

AND

flailing Packages

The Dayton Paper Novelty Co.,

DAYTON, OHIO.

U»nt1nn tbt> Florlgtg* Bxohange whan writing.

BOSTON FLORIST LETTEI GO.

Manufaotufwrs Of PLORISTS' LETTERS.

thii box, n iB.
long bj II la.
wld* uid U 1b.
high. 9 MCtlonc,

Thii wooden box cicely utalBcd muA Tarnlihcdi
ISxSOxia mkde Id two ■eoilonii, one for each •!■•
Utter. gWen awsj with flr»t order of 600 lettert.

Block Letteri, IH or 3 Inth lise. per 100. 9S.00.
Borlpt L«tt«n, 14 00.
Vaitener with aaoh loiter or word.
Uied bT leadtDff florliti eTerywhere and for
gala bj all wholesale flo iiti and lupply daalen.

N. F. McCarthy, Treas. & nanasert
i'S^:ii BOSTON. MA8S.M°i^£;»

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

CUT FLOWERS

.^.jt LOOK BEST .jtj^t

•jt'^ KEEP BEST .^..M

When Packed in Our Boxes!

OUR "EXTRA HEAVY BOXES
FOR SHIPPING" WILL INTEREST
THE GROWER AND WHOLESALER.

STKR"

I CUT FLOWER BOXES

Send for Illustrated L,ist.

EDWARDS & DOCKER,

MANUFACTURERS,

16 & 18 N. 5th St. and 501 Commerce St.

PHILADELPHIA, U.S.A.

Mention the gnortete* Bxoh&nge when wTltliiK.

^^nfrn^fW^^iw^iiwifMffT^^MfriiHfTww

THE FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION

InBores 11,500.000 sq. ft. of glass and has §6*800.00
Reserve Fund. For particulars address

JOHN G. ESLER, sec'y. Saddle F iver, N. J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

SILKALINE

Just the thing for
tying Bouquets and
stringing Smilax.

Manufactured Ex-
pressly for Florists by

JOHNCMEYERACC,

87 Summer St. , Boiton ,Uaas
Exchange when writing.

Uentlon the Mcaiats'

Mr. * F"" HANDLING COLLECTIONS
e..rl;h'rel FoR SECURING REPORTS

FOB INFORMATION WHITE

THE NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE.

C. 8. LODER, Sec'y, 271 Broadway, New York.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

STEIRPIIHG WKE

Perfectly straight, cut 9 or 12 ioches.
No. 34, In 12 lb. boxes, SI. 10.

H. F. LITTLEFIELD, Worcester, Mass.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

REED & KELLER

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

122 W. 25th Street,
NE'fV VORK CITY.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

EMIL-STEFFEMS>

ESTABUSHED
.. 1666

sua.™ N.STEFFENS.
"BSTEfTEIISBROi

KtBtloa the FlorUta' BxchanKe whan wtltlns.

LONG'S

Announcement Cards
and Folders

FOR CHRISTMAS TRADE.
Three Floral Designed .\rraDgeuients, In Variations :
POINSETTIAS in Natural Colors,
ROSES in a Paneled Cluster.
Handsome CHILD'S FACE and PANSIES.

These are Artistic, Beautiful and so taking that seeing them means wanting tbeor.
Ready Now. Six samples priced, 6 cents in stamps.

Mention this paper.

DANIEL B. LONG, Publisher. Buffalo, N. Y.

1190

Thb FLORISTS' Exchange.

XXT'E have an overstock of
^^ GREENHOUSE

GLASS
and are making prices to move
it. If in the market write us.

CLEVELAND WINDOW
GLASS CO.

Cleveland, Ohio.

Mention the Florlate* Exchange when writing.

HOTBED SASH

If in want, it will pay you to write us. stating
quantity aud quality, and whether glazed or
unglazed.

THE BROOKWtY-SMITH CORPORATION,

SASH AND GLASS.
6x Blnuroe St., X.V]SKi, MASS.

Mention the Plorirt*' Exchange when writing.

CYPRESS

IS HUCH MDRE DURABLE THAN PINE.

SASH BARS

ur TO j^£ FEET »< LENGTH on LONGER.

IREENHOUSE

AND OT>jER BUILDINC MATERIAL.

SentKfor our lliust rated BooK
"CYPHESS LUMBERAtmfrsUSES."

Send fot^ur SWiMUl Greenhous*

rcul»r.

THE Ax 5Teari;v5 lymbeih (p.,

N etH^nSgTH 3&9ST8N, f^ss .'

JOHNC

,..41 2 to 422

r^HAWTHORNE AV.
\ CHICAGO. ILL.

Write for Particulars of

Mention tb» Flortnts' Bxchange when writlBC-

TEMPERER

Fob Wakmino Stbinging Water, to
HENRYW. GIBBONS, 136 Liberty St.. New York, N.Y.

Complete CatalogueB. 4 cents.
Mention the FlorlsiB' Exchange when writing.

SUMMER IN WINTER

By Usins

Standard Greenhouse Boilers

One cent gets our Catalogue.

GIBLIN & CO.. ■ Utica, N. Y.

Mention the Florlitir' ExchAnge when writing.

MASTIC A

FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES.

E^roTen BQperlor to potty naaler to apply and stays on.
Kot affected by extremes of weather. Endorsed by
prominent florfeta. Send for descriptive circular of
Mastlca and niastlea (.lazing Itlachlnes.

F-CPIEROECO-.^jroTor.' ""

Sole Manufacturers, y.iu Vftrk
Mention the Florlets' Exchange when writing.

PAYNE'S NEW COIL BOILER.

Cut and circular now ready, explaining how
to make your own boiler. The cut shows the
whole I'ront, brick-work, position of coils, etc.
This boiler has stood the test of '^^ below zero
with moderate firing. Brother florist, this is val-
uableinformation; do not let the chance goby.

Cut and circular sent to anyone for $1.00.
Let me hear from you.

D. "W^. PAYISE,
I^ockBox 1.53. PT. CLINTON. OHIO.

Mention the Florists' Exphange when w r I tf n g.

^ Holds Class
Firmly

See the Point aS"

Tbe Von Iveypcr l*er-
Icft (ilazliiir Poliitu are

3 the best. No ritrhts or
lefts. Box of In 0 points
75 cents, poBtpaid,

iiKNUY .\.i>iu:ek.

I 711 thistniil SI.. rhH«..Pa.

Kxi-nange wh*^n writing.

GLASS

For Qreenhouses, Graperies,

Hotbeds, Conservatories,

and all other purposes. Gbt OUB Fio-
tTRBs BEPOBE BUYING. Estimates freely
given.

N. COWEN'SSON,

392-94 W. Broadway, New York.

Mention tbe Florlaf ' Bxohanre when wrltliut

"NIGOMITE"

(patent)

Vapor Insecticide

POWDER.

No labor required. Harmless to
bloom and foliage. A certain killer of

RED SPIDER, GREEN FLY

aud all other Insect Pests.

Ask Your Seedsman For It.
The Tobacco Warehousing & Trading Co

LOUISVILLE. KY.

Flnrl.m' Kichanne wtieB wrltlBy.

Lehman's Wagon Heaters

NO DANGER OF FIRE.

NO GASES TO INJURE PLANTS.

NO ODOR. NO SMOKE. NO DIRT.

Will protect Plants
from freezing in
the coldest weath-
er at the cost of
one-half cent per
hour.

Over 125 000 in actual use
every Winter by Florists, etc.

Send for Descriptive Circular and Price List.

LEHMAN BROS.,

MANUFACTURERS,

10 Bond Street, NEW YORK.

JAS. W. ERklNQER,

Qen. Western Sales Agent,

297 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

U«ntlOB th* FloiiatA* Ezttuuiv« wh«n wrltlnc.

HOTHOUSE GLASS

All Sizes a Specialty.

C. S. WEBER & CO.

4 Desbrosses Street, New York.

MeptioD tiic fioriBLB ti.xcDiui|ie wben writing.

o.. GARLAND'S

Cast Iron Gutter

f^ land Stop Rebuilding.

Write for Circular.

GEO. IH. GARLAND, Desplaines, III.

H an t \r>n t h* inor(«t B* Rx*»h angA wh^o wrMlna

SHEEP MANURE

Thoroughly pulverized and ready for im-
mediate application. Special prices to Florists
and Seedsmen in lots of 20 tons and up
Testimonials from Agricultural Department,
University of California. Send for Sample.

t GEO. C. ROEDING, Proprietor,

Fresno Fertilizer Works, FRESNO, CAL.

GEORGE RIPPERGER,

SHEEP MANURE

I have now on hand a large quantltv of
Al SHEEP MANURK. ^Send for Price

LlBt and Sample

Best Fertilizer for Top Dressing.

&ryr''L'Vi'n''.ri'tf • LONG ISLAND CITY.

lAentlon the FlorlatB" Exchange when writing,

BONE MEAL

MADE Foil Mr ONE USE AND
FOR OTHER FLORISTS' WHO
ARE LOOKING FOR SOME-
THING GOOD. TRY A BAG NOW.

ALBERT iVI HERR, Lancaster, Pa,

Mention thf FlorlBta' Exchange when writing.

SHEEP MANURE

I have now on hand the cleanest and purest
sheep manure that can be bought on the
market. To be convinced send fur price list
and sample.

J. L, ELLIOTT,
645 Canal Street. BETHLEHEM, PA.

Telephone 1193.
Mention the norleta' Exchange when writing.

SHEEP MANURE

Cleaned and prepared expressly for florists use.

"ion win find It the genuine article. For reference

to ItB being flrst-claaa, I refer you to Henry F. MIchell,

1018 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Trial bags of 150

IbB.. $2.50; per ton, $25 00. H ton at ton rate.

Cabh With Obdsb.

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

IOI2 Ontario St., PHILA., PA.

M«^ntion thf> FlorlBt.' ETchange when writing.

i^imimiliimmillimiiiliiiiimmminmiimniimimmiuiui

Nikoteen

PPHIS PDII

It Burns

i The most convenient way ot

I applying an insecticide ever yet
3 devised. No pans required. No

iieating ot irons. No trouble.

Cannot injure the most sensitive

blooms. Very effective.

I Price, 60c. per box of 12 roils.

§ ALL Dealers Sell It.

1 SKABCIRA DIP CO.,

i ST. LOUIS.

CHICAGO.

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Hsntloa the FnorlsU' Bichange when wrltlai.

CHOICE Vegetables will always
find a ready market — but only that
farmer can raise thein who has studied
the great secret how to obtain both qual-
ity and quantity by the judicious use of
well-bala.iced fertilizers. No fertilizer
for \'egetables can produce a laige yield
unless it contains at least 8% Potash.
Send for our books, which furnish full
information. We send them free of
charge.

GERMAN kALl WORKS. 1} Nassau St.. New York.
Mention th** Florleta' Exchange when writing.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS

riRST Quality. Cream ColOH.
IK It- .per llX)0..t2 40 | 3^ in., per 1000, | 4 9S

2 iu
JH it...
S in..

2 75
336
i 70

4 in.,
» in.,
« in.

(!

10 80

16 M

Packages extra.

C. HENNECKE CO.-'-^'JS.''"-

Mention the Florlata' B^xchange when writing.

Second-hand Flower Pots Cheap.

Per lOOO

iSfOoo 2 1-2 ill. rim pots ^^,5^

lOtOoo 2 1-2 in. plain pots 2.50

8,000 2x^ Mose pots 2.25

8.000 ^ in. riiu standard pots 4.00
2,000 3 x-2 in. rim standard

pots. 5»oo

These pots are in nood condition. Many of them

have only iietn used once. Address

'W.J. HE:sse:r, Plattsmoutb, Neb.

Mfntlrtn thp PHnrlptp" F-Tohans'*" wh<*n wrltlOK.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS!

Packed In email crates, easy to handle.

Price per crate
m) 7 In. pote In crate, 14.20
60 8 '* " srm

Price per crate
1500 2 in. pots In crate, (4.88
1500 2« '• ■• 5.25

1500 2SJ " " 6.00

10003 " " 5.00

B003X •• " 5.80

5004 " " 4.50

3205 " " 4.51

144 6 " " S.16

48 9
4810
2411
2412
1214
616

3.00
S.Sti
4.S0
3.60
4.80

Seed pane, same price as pots. Send for price Hat
of Cyllndere for Cut Flowers, Hanging Baskets. Lawn
Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off for casti with order.

HILFINCER BROS. POTTERY,

OR.... FORT EDWARD, N. Y.

AireuBT ROLKKB & SoNB, New York Agents,

52 Dbt Stebkt, Nkw Toek City
Mention the Florlati' Exchange when writing.

Mention the Florlet.' Exchange when writing.

BRANCH J||l, 'lj'l|'St| i^CTORY.
W\REHOVSbS|J|JM^ 713=719
KEARNEY^ "fsf^M WHARTON

TOT§iP?^#y -St.-
^ 10NC|?uMpCiTr,NY. TA"

Mention th* Florists' Bxchuiff* wh«o writlnc.

November 2."j, 1899.

The Plorists' Exchange.

1191

HORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTS

""."KfLtSI"; GREENHOUSE STRUCTURES.

RED GULF CYPRESS GREENHOUSE MITERIIL 'ISl^r

LARGEST STOCK OF AIR-DRIED CYPRESS IN THE NORTH.

: G reenhouse Cata-

, logue, alFo G reen-

\ ^ ''^i;i^4'GMfjiwf> house Heating

ii^ilttilBSrtlJi|BliSraiiJm»|WI^™'J"- Ca^k.IuemS

.piiMi:""'-''

,"'"!ii;'««

pipM- ''•''

York Office on re-
ceipt of Ave cents
postage for each.

LORD & BURNHAM COMPANY,

NEW YORK OFFICE. GENERAI, OFFICE AND WORKS,

St. JameH Bide., Broadwaf i&: "HitU Si. Irvinston-on-tlip-Hudson, N. V.

Itaatloa tlw rioiiats' Kztluuic* whan wrlttnc.

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypreds.

BEST GRADEI. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP.

I.DIETSCH&C0.shep'f.Il'o'UCHICAG0,1LL.

Mention the FlorlaU' Exchange when wrltins.

PAGE'S GREENHOUSE INDICATOR

Regulate the temperature in your greeoliouses with our Electric Indicatf r. Placed
in your greendouse it gives you warning- if the temperature goes too high or
too low. May save its cost ten times over in a single night. Sold under a
guarantee to give perfect satisfaction. Drop us a postal card tor full particulars.

THE PACE SEED CO., Greene, Chenango Co., N. Y.

Growers and Importers of SeedSt BiilbH nud PlnDt§.

Al AAA FOR GREENHOUSES, GRAP- fl| AAA

GLASS ''''\rH^^,r''- GLASS

VANHORNE, GRIFFEN & CO.,

French and American Glass. ^°cl° qreenw7cS^st^^- NEW YORK.

Mention the FlorlBte' B?TcJiA.nge wh«B wrttlnir.

11

MCDtloQ thil paper.

...HAS POSITIVELY NO EQUAL FOR...

STRENGTH, DURABILITY and NEATNESS.

Guaranteed for 10 yeara. Haa a solid wheel and shaft cast In
une (malleable Iron). No allpplns on Line Shaft as the case with
all others. Catalogue free.

.....E. HIPPARD, YountEstown. Ohio.

ORMSBY'S

ini

MELROSE, MASS.

MenthjQ ttils paper.

CABLE AND PIPE

Ventilating System.

SOIL=MACIIINES

In Large or Small Sizes.

SEND FOR CATALOGUE.

A. Q. WOLF I BRO., Dayton, 0.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlnc-

Erans htroTed Challenge

Roller bearlDg Belf-oIUng devise
automatic stop, solid llnK chain
makes the IMPROVED CHAL-
LKNGE the most perfect appa-
raluB In the market. t

Write for catalogue and prices
t)efore placing your ordera else-
where.

Quaker City Machine Co.,
RICHMOND. IND.

Mention the FlorlatH' Exchange when wrlttng.

IF YOU WANT A

GOOD SASH LIFT

For a Very Little Money Get

J.

THE
'THEW OEPBRTUtlE-"
VEMTIL(\T1N& f\PPLlRNCE.

For Descriptive Catalogue Send to

D. CARMODY, EVANSVILLE, IND.

^INTERNATIONAL HEATER CO.

237 Water St., new york

BOSTON, 47 UNION ST. CHICAGO, 86 E. LAKE ST.

llUlUIHQltll

IlillRlM

Over 50 years' experience. Write for Catalogue.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.
ESTABLISHED 1859.

THOS. W. WEATHERED'S SONS,
Horticultural Architects and Builders

MANUFACTURERS OF

GREENHOUSE HEATING AND VENTILATING APPARATUS,

The '' Weathered" Conical Boilers (7 sizes), Self-Feeding Boilers,

and the "Weathered" Improved Sectional Boiler, 1899 Model

For Water or Steam HeatiDir.
SEND 4 CENTS

FOR CATALOGUE. Office: 46 and 48 Marion St. (New Elm St.) New York.

Mention the Floiiata' Bxehanv* wb*D wrltlnc.

For STEAM

For HOT W^ATER

FOR

GREENHOUSE HEATING

OF ALL KINDS AND IN ANY CLIMATE.
For partioalars caU on or address

DEAN BOILER CO., 73 Pearl St., BOSTON, MASS,

Mention the Florists* Exchonse when writing.

HOX - BED ....
CREEI><HOi;SE . .
VENTILATOR . .

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL.

GET OUR PRICES
BEFORE BUYING

GREENHOUSE GLASS!

='.=; S. JACOBS S SONS,

OFFICE, 406 W. I3TH STREET, NEW YORK.
Factory Storerooms, Borough ol Queens, N.Y.

Mention the Florlata* Bxehanve when wrltlnv.

On Your Coal Bills

IF YOUR HOUSES ARE HEATED BY
A FURMAN BOILER.

Send for large Illustrated Catalogue,
Florists' Edition. Let us make you
an estimate FREE.

THEHERENDEENINFG.CO.

Home Office:

59 Fay St., Geneva, N. Y.

New England Office:

120 High St., Boston.

Mention paper.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

...THE...

Gorton Side Feed Boiler

SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR

GREENHOUSE HEATING.

VOU WANT THE BEST. .....WE HAVE IT.

Send for Catalogue and investigaie for yourself.

GORTON & LIDGERWOOD CO.,

96 Liberty Street, New York. "J^P^'pTper

1192

XHe FLORISTS' EXCHTTNGE.

November 25, 1899

H.50 per Ijaleot 30011)8.

FrPHli MilltracU

Alunhrooin Spawn,

»7.(XJ per 100 lbs.

AlBo choice Flowkh Sekdb

and BuLRS.

Trade price list on appll-

cation.

W. C. BECKERT, Seedsman
AlleiEheny» I*a.

Xeatlon the Florlrtu' Eichangc when wrltlnK.

VIOKiETS, Slnele White Violets, clumps
from open ground, $5.00 per 100.
Princess of Wales, $6.00 per 100.

1VINTER - FLOWERING FORGET-ME-
NOT, $5.01) per 100. ^ ^

PHOJNrx RECI.INATA, strong plants, from
« Id. pots, $6.00 per doz.

DEUTZIA LEMOINKI, from open ground,
llO.llfloer 100.

UABDT IVIES, strong plants, $8.10 per 100_

C. EISELE, nth &. Jefferson Sts., Phila., Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

HOLLY....

Well berried and cut fresh from the
trees. Per crate of 16 cubic feet, $2.00 ;
3 crates tor $.5.00.

CASn WITH OKDER.

J. PALMER GORDON, Ashland, Va.

Mention the Florlets' Exchange when writing.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

Largest Siock in the Country.

All goodsup-to-date and of superior quality.
■Write us for prices and other information.
Our new catalogue sent on application to
the trade only.

HEW CAPE FLOWERS!

Price OD Application.

H. BAYERSDORFER &. CO.,

S«, 52. 64, 56 N. Four h St., PHILADELPHIA, PA
Mention the Florlajs^ Exchange when wrltlMj^

3

MORE SENSftTIONai
NOVELTIES ....

TMiF0[8lll=ill=)l0t

3 COLORS
PINK-WHITE-BLUE.

The compact and erect growth makes this new
variety particularly useful as winter-bloom I ng
pot plants. It ta undoubtedly the

BEST FORQET^HE NOT

FOR CUT FLOWERS

and, like the Baby PrlmroBe. le sure to become
immensely popular. It Is almost a perpetual
bloomer and will give more flowers than any
other plant we know, te perfectly hardy and
blooms finely In cold frames.

VI Plan IN, In 3 colors, 75c., or your choice
of color for « 1.00, by mall. 100 PlanlB, 3
colors. 83.001 express nrepald

Laree Clunips to divide, flO.OO a 100.

GENUINE EDELWEISS \

From the Mountains of Switzerland. ^

We Intend to advertise this extensively and a
great demand may be expected for It. Every one
knows that this highly prized flower has become
eo rare that the Swiss Government has now
stopped its expo tarlon. When cut It lasts for
years. We have the only stock In this count- y.

Extra fine plants, from 2?^^ Inch pots.
88.00 per lOOi » 1. '.4.5 per I'i mailed.

FINER THAN BOSTON FERN!

THE LACE FERN

POLVSTieHIUM PROLIFEROM

A hardy fern, grows well under bench, lasts one
month when cut. fronds sold at $1.00 per doz.
here. Vaung Pitt' t». JJOcper lit 94.00
per lOOi larger, 81.00 per I'J; 88.00 per
100. mailed.

ISPIIillGUS SPRENGERI

Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating

Horticultural Architecture and Building.

^ HITCHINGS&CO.

2i.<;ln. nne, 8-1.00 pet
per I.OOi^'i III * ! o.OO

'U In. «r.oo

If

.- P"' tt^

ASPAUAfJUS Vl,V^ w
83.00per loOi vS.5at ir ^ ^al^

ESTABLISHED I844.

233 Mercer Street, New York.
FlYE PATTERNS OF BOILERS,

Nineteen Sizes.

Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus.

Rosebouses, Greenhouses, Etc., of Iroo

Frame Construction erected complete

or the Structural Iron Work shipped

ready for Erection.

Iron Frame Benches with the

"Perfect Drainage Bench Tile"

for Slate Tops.

Send 4c- Postage forlllustrated Catalogue

Uention tiie FlorietB' Elxcliange when writing. .

DELAWARE

HOLLY

OF THE BEST GRADE

from the swamps, with
bright green foliage

AND WELL BERRIED

Orders will now be received for shipments which will go forward
fresh packed at the proper time. For prices and terms address

ALEX. PULLEN, M''!p«-d Nurseries, MILFORD, DEL

■* *"-^"-^-' ■■• * -^-^ ■-»■-«■-# A '^ Mention this paper. '

A. BUNG J CO., Phi..,

>G.

y^'niFi^^^^f^fT^^t^fyi^^i^wi^iwi^^'n^fT'j

^7/1

Mention the inoriata' Bxcbajie^ when wr.,.

GAPE FLOWERS

RED, PINK, PURPLE, LAVENDER.
BLUE, YELLOW

^1.25 PER POUND.

Cycas 'W^reatlis, Cycas I^eaves, Moss ^nrreattas, Immortelles.

He-WT 'WZ'liite Ca.pe F'lo'wrers,

Metal Wreaths, Wheat Sheaves, Baskets, Artificial Flowers and Leaves
and all Florists' Supplies,

404, 406, 408, 4IO, 412 East 34th Street NEW YORK CITY.

Mention the Florlsta' nrrnhange when writing.

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GREEN AND HOLLY

Per Crate, 100 lbs.,

$4.50.

Per Case, Select stock,

$4.50.

Send for our new Complete Catalogue of all Florists' Supplies, Etc.

C. C. POLLWORTH CO., Milwaukee, Wis.

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HOLLY ^'°«'"°

's XXX Brand

for

Lycopodlum,
Bouquet Green,
Princess Pine,
Club Moss,
Wreathing,
Mistletoe,
Southern Pines

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, flllrX"'st':n'i:wv'<?Rr Hoiid"ay Stick. ^

THE Holly situation changes nearly every y(ar. For the last four years
they've begun to brlnir It Into the country towna like potatoes. Every mai
has taken to cutting bis own— or some other man's Holly, and packs It
well, badly or indifferently, or any old way. The result is very bad for
the retail florist. When we first started the Holly bufcinesa, in IBSO, our buyer
contracted for a man's grove and cut the best and sorted it himself, and estab-
lished Vaughau'B XXX Stock as a brand worth having. Some years It has been
the best In the Market; all years It has been as good as any, Its averag •■ is high,
but we wondered why so many culls would show up when we Inspected our car
lots (to sell to peddlers at half rates) and last fall our Mr. Vaughan located this
town market Holly system, and cut It off from our man. We are buying and
packing our Holly In the woods ourselves, and it costs more money, but It is
worth to the retailer a lot more than it costs. A leood case of Holly is
easily worth Teu Dollnrs, n-hilecull stock can't be siven away.
We can Buggeet delivery dates which will keep you in good supply on the best
days for selling Holly. Our prices are not advanced. How mucn can you use?

Meptlon tbc IHorlBtj' Elachmjige wh«p wrltin*

DELAWARE...

HOLLY

WREATHS

Of the best grade, with bright green foliage and plenty of berries.
Orders will now be received for shipments which will go forward,
fresh goods, at the proper time. Samples can be supplied when
wanted. For prices and terms Address :::::::

UMitlon th^ Florl.t.' Exchange whan writing.

FAMCY

DAGGER

Mg Gut Ferns

In 1000 lots, %\M per 1000.

DISCOVMX ON L,ARGH L,01^8.

this paper.

J. ^W. C. PUI.UEN, Milford) Delaware.

Wholesale Dealer in XMAS TREES, and BALED SPRUCE
for Cemetery Use.

Special attention paid to supplying in oar-load lots. Write for prices. Also
dealer in BOUQUET GREEN, SPHAQNUM MOSS, WREATHING, etc.

L. B. BRAGUE, = Hinsdale, Mass.

ICeatlon the Florlats' Exchange when writing.

GREEN AND HOLLY

XMAS TREES

Gathered under the supervision of our own men, experienced hands, that for the

past ten years have done their share to make us ABSOLUTELY

HEADQUARTERS for Xmas Decorations.

Evergreen Wreathing, Holly Wreaths, Mistletoe, Etc.

The right kind at the right price, and last, but not least, AT THE
EIGHT TIME. Send us your list of wants tor bottom figures.
The mark, W. W. B. &CO.,on case is an absolute guarantee
for select quality. Mention this paper.

., Chicago.

W. W. BARNARD & CO.

161 and 163
East Kinzle St.

Mention th. Florliti' Bxchuige wlMn writing.

titf are a straitjiit shoot and aim to grow into a vigorous plant.

A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL.

VOL. II. HO. 48,

NE^V YORK, DECEMBER 2, 1899.

ONE DOLLAR PER TEAR

WE HAVE A SURPLUS OF

Ab we wieh to close out this stock at once, as aeaaon is advancing, we offer what stock
we have on hand, at the followinp: low price, for cash. Bulbs are of first-claes quality, as
Is indicated by the number contained in a case. Ca.ses contain about 1200 bulbs each.
We offer what we have left, as long as unsold,

At only $8 per case, which is at the rate of $6 per I OOO.

We also desire to call attention to our exceptionally fine stock of

Doume YOD sioD HaiGissus, or DouDie Teiiow Danonii

This is gilt-edged stock. Bulbs would be extra tine any season, and are particularly fine
for this season. Both qualities are exceedingly good value for price at which we offer them.
and will be found exceptionally fine. We should be glad to mail samples showing quality of

stock. Extra (luality bulbs «1G 00 per 1000

Mammoth double-nosed, or top-root, bulbs.. 20.00 per 1000

WE ALSO HAVE TO OFFER A FINE STOCK OF THE

SINGLE TRUMPET NARCISSUS

Can Hiipply either of the three [ollowlne sortH :
I»RIP*CF:i»8. trumpet major, .ir HlfHiX.'R VOJU SIOKiS, »10 a 1000
Also SIlSCil.K SWKET-SCKN TKU IO>iQlII,, at SI. 00 per 1000.
Anil GIANT C \MPERISEULE JOISQCIU RlTCiUI^OSlTS, at «0 per 1000.

WB ALSO HAVE TO OFFER A FINE STOCK OF

Spiraea Astilboides Floribunda and Compacta Multiflora

Fine clutnps, .«4.50 per 100; S.'Se.OO per 1000.

GLADIOLI COLVILLEI ALBA, "THE BRIDE," """ilH"

We also have a large stock of the finest named Single and Double Tulips, fur
bedding and forcing. F'or list of varieties and prices, see Issue of November 18th.
We offer finest mixed, extra choice assortment, from named varieties, extra fine.
Single, at S4.00, and Double, at 96.00 per 1000.

H YACI NTHS ^'^^^t named sorts. $5.00 per 100.

F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N.Y.

ORDIRS BOOK[D NOW

In order of receipt, for
Rooted Cuttings of the
Famous....

w.

The $30,000
Queen of

CARNATIONS

FOR SPRING
DELIVERY.

COnilHENCING P£BRIJARV ist, 1900.

Prices : Per dozen $3

Per 100 $14

Per 1000 . . . $120
Per 5000 . . $500
Per 10,000 . . $800

Tbbmb:

Strictly Cash,

or C.O.D. from

Unfenown

Parties.

The quoted prices are for THE TRADE
ONLY, and all orders must be from dealers.
Cuttings will be carefully packed under the
supervision and sent direct from the estab-
lishmeat of the originator and grower,

PETER FISHER, Ellis, Mass.

Address all correspondence and make all checks, money or
express orders payable to

124

Tremont St.,

BOSTON, MASS.

ALL HARDV^-FORCING

Some things the other fellow hasn't got,
At same time good things within the reach of all.

DORMANT ROOTS FROM OPEN GROUND f" ""^^"^ '""
Anemone JaponicaDb.'.'whue:

Rubra. Red. Very useful, either for pots
or cut flowers. Larjre, dormant roots.
Each, per do2., 25o.; per 10), $1 50 ; 1000, $12

Hemerocallis Sieboldi ''i^i

dwarf habit, large, showy, orange colored
lilies. Dormant.
Perdoz., 35c ; per 103, $2 00 : per ICOO. $18.

Hemerocallis Flava ,o«;'^^^j|t:

scented daj'-lily. Dormant.
Per doz., eOj.; per 100, J4 00 , per 1000, $35.

mmediate Shipment.

Ranunculus Aconitifolius

Cultivated, Double White Buttercup, splen-
did forpots. Dormant. Doz.. 50 J.; 100, $3.

Iris OeriTianica suver Kins.

Ilia VJ^I Iliaill^a pare white; shown
at Temple Show, London. " Like orchidn."
Dormint. Doz., 40;.; 100, $2 00; 1000, J15

Iris Qermanica *='* cSfo^J."*

Dormant. Doz , 25i;.; 10\ $1,25 ; lOO'J, $10.

UIUIIIUI Cliaa p,o.„er9. Bright

colors, in four distinct varieties. -^

Per doz., 15;.; perlLO, Jl 00; per 1000, $7.50.

CI Am/\l lie Colvlllel Alba, •• Xlie Bride." Pure white. Forces
kMi^l\/lB%JO Hue tor cut Bowers. Per doz , lOj; per 100, 50.; ; lOCO, |4 00.
/^AIIA IIIIITC 4V3 to 6H In. around, per 100, $4.50 I Perfect Selected
\/MkkM kIblbO ;i to 41/2 in. around, 3 50 I California Roots.

BiAMED VARIETIES,
Sinifle and Double, large bulbs,

DUTCH HYACINTHS

LeadinB-ond best kinds, suitable for pots an* forcing.. per 100, $4 75; per KXK), 845 00
Bedd "'-^cintlis, mixed, all colors per 100, $3 00; per 1000, .$25 00

FREESiA -

SPIRAEA

(/Jr.- ' "^ \l All C V Select pips, cold storage.
• Jl' /r-,. VALiUtT perlOi, »1250

■'/Bi^ , ,BA, large J/2 inch bulbs, per 110, 50 J... " 3 50

'-'^ 41 Per ™ ffr vm

Japouit.^ ' $2 75 $28.00

Compacta MuKlflora 3 75 32 50

Astilboides Floribunda ... 3 75 32 50

CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO.,

342 WEST 14th STREET, ^^Tmh." N.Y. CITY.

Importers, Exporters and Growers' Agents ol SEEDS. BULBS and PLANTS

The Grand....
New Geranium

JOHN P. CLEARY

The Finest Single Scarlet Bedder in existence, a line, strong stock,
aij'-lnch, $8.00 per 100.

The best deep Scarlet Bruant, 2%-Inch, at
$6.00 per 100.

The best light Scarlet Bruant,
$4.50 per 100 ; |40.00 per 1000 .

JOHN DOYLE
ALPHONSE RICCARD

ALSO. NOW READY, from 2^^-inch Pots:

S. A. Nutt, Mme. Jaulin, Beaute Poitevine, Bonnatt, Mme. Barney, Griffith, at $3.50

per 100; $30.00 per 1000.
Due de Montmarli, Granville, Triumph de Nancy, at $4.00 per 100.
Universe, Raspail Improved, Mont Blanc, Gertrude Pearson, Louis Mayet, Athlete,

$5.00 per 100,

FANCY PELARGONIUMS ',:z^r^^T,'Jl^.

BROWALLIA GIGANTEA, strong, 2J^-lneh $4.00 per 100

PRIMULA FORBESII, strong, 2.inch $4.00 "

" " •• 3-inch $6.00 '■ •

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, strong, 2-inch $4.00 "

" PLUMOSUS NANUS, strong, 3-inch $8 00 "

RETROFRACTUS ARBOREUS, strong, 5-inch $1.00 each.

TROP>tOLUM PHOEBE flOO per doz.; $8.00 per 100

Fkl TCZCUTI lAC MULTIFLORA, 2;^-inch .$1.00 perdoz.; $6.00 per 100
tvU^^tULI A^^ ELEGANTISSIM A, 3-inch . |1.50perdoz.; $8.00 per 100

The Two Finest Vase Plants of recent introduction.

All of Above Stock In Extra Fine Condition, and Ready
for Immediate Shipment.

The COmOE GARDENS, Queens, LI.

Mention tbe norlsta' Bxclumte when wrltlnc.

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SPIR^A COMPACTA, j

$4.50 per 1 OO. J

LILY OF THE VALLEY, [

$9.75 per 1 OOO. ■

These are extra fine pips, German g
grown, with good full heads. ■

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Bouquet Green, XXX Holly, ; Mistletoe, :

lot) lb8., WSOO.

GENUINE ENGLISH i

Original cases, S6.00. I Cases, SII^.SO.

WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, 54 and 56 Dey St, New York.

HOLLY

Bouquet Greens, Immortelles, "Wild Smilax,
Cape Flowers, Moss -Wreatlis, Metal Designs.

Due to Arrive This Week.

PRICE, per 100 $2.00

" per 1000 15.00

" per case 2,500 pips 30.00

Hamburg and Berlin Pips, $10.00 per 1000 ;
per case, 2500 pips, $22.50.

Mention tbis paper.

SIUMPP « WAITER CO., 50 Oarclay St., New York.

ORDER NOW.

RUSSIAN
^VALLEY

SURPLUS STOCK

5000 souoTlaiia eoois

in splendid condition. Will sell at following
low price until sold:

H to IH inches diameter, per 100 $3.50

- *• " " perlOOO 20.00

Delivered. Express Charges Prepaid*
to Any United States Address.

Our Pack of New Crop

California Pampas Plumes

are now being cased. The quality is excellent.

Early orders solicited.

First size, S4i^-35 inches and over (3500 to

acase)per lOUO $12.50

Second size. 18-24 inches, {6000 to a case)

per lOLiU 7.50

F. O. B., Lob Angeles.

In lots of leS'than one case the price is 20 per
cent, additional. — Terms net Cash, sight draft
with bill of lading.— The cases are one marine
tons, 40 cubic leet, weichiDg, first size about
iOO lbs., and second size 350 lbs. per case.

GERMAIN FRUIT CO.,

Seed Department. LOS AngCleS, Cal.

Mention the Florlgti' gxcliancft when wrUlng.

♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦

5 We Are ^^^^' i

I Headquarters for i

I ROCKY FORD]

I Cantaloupe Seed

We Solicit Your Orders.

BARTELDES & CO.,

DENVER, COL.
>♦♦♦♦•♦♦»* ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»'

Mention the FloriBta' Exchange when writlnt

Selected Hamburg Pips

Per lOOU, «10.00.
Case liOls, •i.SOO, S'i'J.ti.

heat 10 per cent, for Caab wltli Order.

AUGUST ROLKER & SONS,

52 Dey Street, New York.

Mention the Florets' Exchange when writing.

WE

FERN SPORES SOW NOW!!

ARE HEADQUARTERS.— Extra large package of fresh spores, sufficient tor 3000 plants,
with full cultural directions, post-paid for $1.00.

EMERSON C. McFADDEN, U. S. Exotic Nurseries, SHORT HILLS, N. J.

Mention the Florlatg' Bxchanga wlieai writing. .

CHRISTMAS IS COMING

/Vow is the time for placing your orders for

BOUQUET GREEN, HOLLY ""' MISTLETOE

A BIG DROP IN PRICES.

Limited Quantity of Surplus Stock. Terms, Net Cash.

Chinese Sacred Lilies, per mat 120 bulbs, $4. Per 1000, $29.50.

CALLAS

L,ilium L.oiis;lfloruiii, Japan, 6-8, per
case, 4UU, $13 ; p<T lui), $3.5 ■ : 9-lU, per lUO, $10.

I.illuni Harrlsil, 5-7. per case, 400, $12.00;
per 100, $3.60.

Calla Lilies, extra large, 1?4-3H. 100, $8.50.

Grape Hyaclnttis, white or blue, per
lUU, 76ct«.

Double Stio-wdrops, per 100, $1.00.

Double Auemouea, per 100, 9Jcts.

Single Auemoues, per 100, 65ct8.

Clilouocloxa L.uclllae, per 103, fOcts.

Freesla Refracia Alba, % to ^ inch,
per lOOj, $5.00.

Single Hyaclntlis, for forcing or bed-
diug, tine mixture, to culor, red, white and
blue, per IOO, $4.0D; per 1000, $37.10.

Double Hyaclntlis, to color, per 100,
$4.'i6; per UKU, $iO.UO.

Dutcb Roman Hyaclntha, all colors,
mixed, per 100. $2.10; per 11 OJ, $18.00. Blush
white, per 100, $2.25 ; per 1000, $20.00.

CYCLAMEN

CICANTEUM SEED.

FlnestGlants, mixed, 200 seedB, $1.00; ^^ pkt., 50c.

PRIMULA OBCONICA ROSEA.

Clear pink, ttie flQCBt of all the Obconlcaa, f2.C0 a 100.
Extras added to help pay expressage.

JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstown, Pa.

TnK Home of Pbimboses.
tfentlon the Flonaf BxcllAnge when writing

White, Wi-V^
per 100, $3.10.
Per 100

Tulips, Single Mixed $0.45

Hyaclutbs, Blue Romans 1.40

Allium Neapolitanum 40

Narcissus, Paper White 60

We are headcjuarters on Choice Fresh
Tobacco Stems. Prices right.

H. 6. FtUST S CO., %\.^AM; PHILt, PA.

Mention the P^o^lBt^' Exdianrft wh»n writlag,

DHNISH GBDLIFLOWEB SEED.

Early Dwarf Danish Snow8to*Tii, a flne selection from
Early Dwarf Erfurt, selected up by my grower for
a quarter century. Always uniformly good, solid,
large white heada and early.

No matter what you pay. you caDOOt get a finer strain.

Samples free to Seedsmen. #1'.2 a lb.

A. E. WOHLERT, Importer, Altoona, Pa.

Mention the FlorietB' Eichaoge when writing.

ASTER SEED

Tall branching, mixed, choice strain.
76 ctB. per ounce

Mignonette Seed. ^"''°'^e?onn°ce^' *' "^

Pancu QaoHrnnc Heck's Strain, 95c. per

rdii&y oeeui iiys. jq^ $3.50 per looo.

Cash with order from unknown parties.
JOHN RECK, Bridgeport, Conn.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

named.

named,

first size,
first size.

Single Hyacitittas,

per illu, $6, ml.
Double HyaclntbSi

per 100, J8 uu

Single Hyaclutbs, named, second size,
per 10 I. $1.60.

Double Hyaclutbs, named, second size,
per IIJO, $4 75.

Berlin Pips Lily of tbe Valley, from
cold storage, for Christmas blooming, per
case of 2500, $30.00 ; per 1000, $13.00.

PALM SEEDS -Kentla Belmore.
ana, per 1000, $4.00 ; K. Korsteriana,
per MOO. $3 OJ.

Cyclamen Perslcnm GlKantenm,
fine bulbs, fine mixture, per lOJ, $7.50;
Rose, Crimson, Carmine, White, per 100, $10.

Crocus* in fine mixture per 1000, $2.00

Blue, White and striped •• 225

Yellow Mammoth " 6.00

Yellow, select size " 3.00

Yellow, first size " 2.60

Named sorts, white, per 100, 6,cts.

SINOLK EARLY TULIPS.

Per 100

Couleur Ponceau per 1000, $5.50. .. . $0 75

Due von Thol, crimson 70

" *' scarlet 50

*' *' yellow 1 7.i

Keisergkroon 1 UO

Jacht van Delft 80

Joost van Vondel 100

La Keine per 1000, $7.50. .. . 1 00

Rembrandt 1 50

Rosa Mundl 1 00

Standard Royal 100

Thomas Moore,

White Swan

Wouverman

Per 100
.. $1 40

Ttri,IP8— Pink, Rose. per 1000,
Red and Scarlet, "
White, "

Yellow, "

Striped, "

Odd Striped,
" All Colors, fine mixture,*'

$6 00

6 00

7 00
7 00
6 00

550

DOUBLE EARLY TULIPS.

Per 100

Due von Thol, roj, yellow, lOOO, $5.25 $0 85

Duke of York 1 00

Gloria Soils 1 CO

Murine, perlOOD, $20.00 2 25

LaCandeur, per 1000, $6.25 85

Rex Rubroram 1 50

Roslne 1 40

Touroesol, red and yellow 1 60

Fine Mixture 9.)

Extra Fine Mixture 1 00

Parrot Tulips, Lutea Major 1 00

Brilliant Crimson 2 00

Per 100

Admiral $l 16

Ferfecta 1 00

Blzarre'8, mixetl 75

Byblooms, red, violet, rose 1 10

Mi xed 75

TBLIPAS, Floreutina 1 26

Oesnerlana 1 00

Golden Gem 75

DOCBLE I.ATE TULIPS,

Paiony Gold 1 00

Yellow Rose, per ItOO, $7.50 100

Fine Mixture 90

NARCISSUS.

Per 100

Double lucomparabilts $1 00

Single Pcstlcus Ornatus 1 BO

Slujcle Trumpet Major 1 50

Single Jonqulltt 0E>

Mention tb« norlata' Exchange wh«n wrltlns.

C.H.JOOSTEN,

IMPORTER,

85 Dey Street, NEW YORK.

i MICBEL PLANT -■> g
BULB CO. 5

ST. LOUIS, MO.

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Monii.in ihp Plfirlmfi' Kxrhangp wh^n ig.-'^tn^

COXSEEDCO.

Wholesale Seedsmen

14& 16 Ninth Ave., 411, 413, 415 Sansome 91.,

NEW YORK.

SAN FR&NGISGO.

Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing

Best Quality at Lowest Rates.

ROMAN HYACINTHS,

NIRCISSI, FREESII,

and other French Bulbs for forcing.

DCDIIADn Cnil 29Boulevarddu Musee
DCnnlinU dUlli Marseille, France.

Bulb Grower and Exporter.

Established 1872. Bulbflelds-Hytres, Olliouies.

WHOLESALE ONLY.

Mention the FlorlBte' Exchange when writing.

December 2, 1899.

The F=i-orists* Exchknge.

1195

Florists, Save Money

Read what we have to offer you this

week, but

Don't think too long before ordering.

SEMPLE'S BRANCHING ASTBB— New crop and grown with extreme care at our own trial
grounds at Floracroft. Separate colors, Red, White and Pink, at 75 cents per ounce.

Choice mixed, 50 cents per ounce; per pound, $6.00.
SALVIA SPI.ENDEN8— Our Floracroft strain and cannot be excelled.

Per ounce, $1.00; per pound. $12.00.
TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIA— Just received, and in excellent condition.
Single, separate colors, Scarlet, Red, Rose, Yellow and White. Per doz.,40 cts.; per 100, $2.50.

Double mixed, per dozen, 75 cents; $5.00 per 100.
GLOXINIA ORASSIFOLIA ERECTA— An invoice just received from a celebrated specialist
whobe bulbs will give you the most satisfactory results. Per dozen, 50 cents ; per 100, $3.00.
LILIViU HARRISII (Bermudit Grown)—

5-7, $4.25 per 100; per case (400 bulbs), $4.00 per 100.
LILT OF THE VALLEY PIPS— Berlin sand grown. 3 years old.

$10.00 per 1000; per case. (2500) $23.00.
ENGLISH MUSHROOM SPAWN— New shipment, $6.50 per 100 pounds.

TOBACCO STEMS — Don't buy elsewhere till you get our prices, as we can" save you something.
Write OS your wants In TULIPS, HVACINTH8 »nd NARCISSUS.

JOHNSON & STOKES, 217 and 219 Market St., Phila., Pa.

Mention the norlats' Exchange when writing.

NO BARGAINS, i! NEARLY GIVEN AWAY.

All Stock Guaranteed to be of the Best Quality.

1000 DUTCH HYACINTHS, first size to uame per 1000, $65.00

5000 " " Miniatures, to name " 20.00

30,000 NARCISSUS, Paper White Grandifl., extra, 1000 in a case, " 6.00

10,000 " Von Sion, mammotli " 14.00

5000 PARROT TULIPS, Gloriosa •' 12.00

5000 " " Lutea Major " 12.00

10,000 QLADIOLUS, The Bride, extra for forcing " 5.00

Prices on all other Bulbs and Plants Cheerfully Given.

F. W. O. SCHMITZ Jersey City N.J.

Mention the Florlato* Exchange when wrttlng.

The Finest

COSMOS

in tlie World.

Splendid New Varieties, "PINK BUTTERFLY" and "WHITE POND LILY."

Grand older varieties : Giant Red, Pink, White, separate and mixed ; Tints of Dawn,
NiBW IHarguerite, Cosmos, Fringed, Orange, Yellow, Dreer's " Early Dawn," and

all the older varieties.

GRAND NEW GIANT WHITE POPPY, "MAID OF THE MIST."

NEW DIANTHUS, "ORIENTAL BEAUTIES."
Seaforthia Elegans, fresh crop. Smilax, fresh. Other seeds in variety.

SEND FOR TRADE I.I8T TO

MRS. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD, = Ventura = by the Sea, Cal.

Mention the FlortBts' Gzctaanfre when wrttlnc

Great Clearance Sale

OF SINGLE Ar.D DOUBLE TULIPS.

We have a little surplus of bulbs on hand. In order to clear these we offer same
at the following reduced prices, as long as they last, for

^4.50 ^^^ ^®°®

50 cts. per 100,
except marked.

SINGLE TULIPS.

Due von Thol, scarlet.
Purpie Crown.
Bizarre Verdict.
Bizarre Pronkert.

Crimson King.
Arms of Leyden.
Artus.
Brutus.

Pink, Red, White, Yellow,

colors separate.
All Colors Mixed.

P^onia, red.

DOUBLE TULIPS.

Bonaparte. Purple Crown. Cousine. Mixed.

SINGLE TULIPS.

100 1000

President Uncoln $0 75 $8 00

Rachel Ruesch 75 8 00

Yellow Prince i 20

La Reine . 1 00

Gesnerlana 1 00

DOUBLE TULIPS.

100

Tournesol. red, yellow $1 25

Yellow Rose, 1000, $7.50 80

Empress of Austria 1 00

Named Varieties per 1000, $2 50

To Color " 2 00

CROCUS

DOUBLE NA]
BOBBINK & ATKINS, Rutherford, N. J.

DOUBL£ NABGISSTJS Albo Plena Odoratus,'

. per 100, 75c.
75c.

M«aU<» til* Florlata* BxollAllc. wkma wrltlns.

LOW PRICES!

•"^n ^•^^ ^" " For Bargains see issue of Oct. 7.

rgai

CLEMATIS PANICULATA

Per 10 100 1000

No. I, flrst-olasB $U0 $800 $70.00

No.2 70 6.60 50.00

Extra size 1.36 10.00 80.00

CALIFORNIA PRIVET

Per 100 lOliU

to 2% ft., bUBhy 1300 $:;6.oo

3 to 3 " " 350 311.00

3 to 3 " X heavy 4.U(I 36.00

Prices on 10,000 lots given on appIicatiOD.

AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII, « and 3 years, aeld-groTm, X heavy.

Per 10 100 1000 Per 10 ICO 1000

No. I $0811 $B.tO $50.00 X size $1.00 $8.00 $75.00

No. 3 66 5.0U 46.00 XX size 1.36 9.00 85.00

ROSES, SHRUBS and VINES. 30,000 GRASSES, CHEAP.

SEIND FOR '^THOI.E^SAI.E: 1.ISX. Mention this Paper

THE ELIZABETH NURSERY CO., Elizabeth, N. J.

Now Ready
for Delivery

Commercial
^'piSs™' Violet Culture

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing

I PLANT SEED CO. |

Wholesale Merchants. %

jtjtjtjt SX. LOUIS, jtjtjtjt

M-'HtiMfi th** Fl-irtwf Exchange when writing.

ALM

<5^^^^

FRESH
ON HAND

100 1000 3000

PtaKulx Trnnln »0.75 »5.0(1 f 13.50

I'umlla 1.00 8.00 22.50

Keclinala "5 5 00 13.50

Corypha Australia 75 5.00 13.50

I'anrfanuti Utills 1.25 10.00 27.50

J L SCHILLER. 404 E. 34th Street. New York.
lf«ntlon thtt Florists* Bxehannt whAn writlnir

TO
CLEAR.

Special Low Prices

Hyacliittis, in colors... ) Prices

Tulips, in varieties I on

Narcissus* in sorts ( appUca-

Crocus, in colors j tion.

WEEBER & DON, Seed Merchants & Growers,
in Chambers St., NEW YORK.

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We Arc UeadQuarters for

ROCKY MOUNTAIN

TREE and FLOWER SEEDS.

Colorado Blue Spruce and the famous Rooky
Mountain Columbine our specialty.
Write for new price list.

BARTELDES & CO., Denver, Colo.

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SURPLUSSTOCK

WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS, 11-12 ctm.,

per 100, 11.25 : per 1000. Hl.CC.
ITALIAN, Bliaded white, 12-16 ctm., per 100, tl.TS

per 1000, tie.oo.
PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS GRANDI-

FLORA, A 1, per 100, $1.00; per 1000, $7.00.
Cash With Obdkb.

HULSEBOSGH BROS., Englewood, N. J.

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HYACINTHS FOR BEDDING.

SURPLUS OF

Also Second Size Named.
CA1«1«AS, second size.
L02<(GIFI.ORi;9I and HARRISII,

good firm bulbs, 9-11, and
COLD STORAGE LILV OF XHE

■VAI.CEV. t^~ w rite for cut prices.

W. W. RAWSON & CO., Boston, Mass.

12 and 13 FaneuU Hall Sq.
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CHINESE SACRED LILIES

Splendid

large bulba,

S4.00 per

basket of

100.

FINEST LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS

Send for
Quotations.

SPrRAEA JAPONTCA at $3.00 per 100; $27 per 1000

SPIEAEA JAPONICA Compacta Multiflora, at $4.00 per 100; $38 per 1000
JAPAN LILIUM liONGIFLORUM, 5 to 7 inches at $27 per 1000

Florists and Dealers are Invited to I u TUnDDIIDM .S. Pfl ^^ Cortlandt St.,
send for Trade List now ready. J.IW. inUnDUnnOtllU., NEW YORK.

Novelties
For ■ ■ ■

EASTER FLOWERING

Should he planted now In pots. Commands
hip;b prices for Easier bloom. If^de&lred eptolal dficctlofca will be given to ineuie

stock: i^f-aid-s- i^o"w

TQCC pypniUIAQ 1° P'"'-' white, roEf, red and variegated
I n tt r/tUHIrtO hip;b prices for Easier bloom. If de&lr

best, succt'86. ^y^■ niTiT finretcck, per plant, fi5 cts. ; per dozen, f6.')0; 25 plants, tiO.CO,

lAPAM Mill TlftRAPTFfl MAPI FQ -^ bouquet of foliage, many brllKanily colored sorts
Mnrnn mUU I lUnMr I CU mnrUtO grafttd on one Btem. Grown as pot plants for Easter,
they are sure of big rcturus* one plant, CO cts. ; per doz., $5.(i0,

JAPAN FERN BALLS Louk Leaved Dnvallin, eample,:50;ctp*. per do?.. 14.50; per ICO, »30.00.

Webavea I nMPId HDIIH Left and want to clear tliem.'CoEfer below cost while stock lasts,
few thousand LURUir LUnUlfl 6x8 in., per 100. $3.10; 7x9. per lOO, $500; 9xll. per lOO. (f9.C0.

They are not loo late for EASTER. All oilier Japan Bulbs Ready.
TIIDCDnilC PnnTFn PrrriMI AC Extracholcelargebulbs.elngle. in Ave separate colore,
lUDLnUliO nUUlCU DCuUniMo adoz., 40cts., aiOO, fZ.tO- double, a doz.. '.Oc., a lOO. ♦5,0u.

GLOXINIA CRASSIFOLIA ERECTA Perdozsocts.; per mtsoo

GLADIOLI Finest early flower, splendid mixture, two-tbird white or light, per ICO, |125; per 1000, HO.OO-

CIjEMATIS. In choicest sortg. 2 to 3 year old. per doz., $3.00.

CALIFORNIA SWEET PEA SEED, and otlier flower seeds.

FRESH SMILAX SEED, per oz.. 30 cts.; per lb., n'.£0.

For JANUARY we offer : 100 1000

AHparnKiiN Siirenaeri Seed ' ij? $6 CO

AHparamiN I'Iiiiiioniis Nanus Seed 1 2r> lO OO

l.alania Korbonira Seed -10 2 50

Cocort VVeddeliana Seed 1 00 7 f* .

HU DCDrCD ft. I*n ESTABLISHED 1878.

■ HiDbRGtR a blJij 47 BARCLAY ST., NEW YORK

ICAntlon the FlorUt«' Exchange vrhen wrltlu^.

1196

Thb F=i-orists' Exchange.

osi

ASTER fiCOSMOSl PANSY I SALVIA I ZINNIA I

?^ss&.!3S^m&sm-?!M!^.:^!mk

)EedIrSe Report

PointB and Inlormatlon from SBedBmen, and
all Interested In thle column, solicited. a.a-
dress Editor Seed Trade, careotFi.oRi6T8
Exchange, P. O. Box 1697, New Tork.

AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOClATlONj

Alexander Kodqerb, ChlcaEO, 111., Presi-
dent: Albert McCuLLOUGn. Cincinnati, First
Vice-President: F. VV. Bolgiano, Washing-
ton, Second Vice President ; S. F Willaed,
Wethersfleld, Conn., Secretary and Treasurer.

Rochester, X. V.— .Jerome B. Rice, presi-
dent of the J. B. Rice Seed Co., stopped
over one day on his way home from
Detroit. This firm has recently put up a
large seed warehouse in that city. It
gives them the added facilities they need-
ed for handling their Western business.
W. C. Langbridge, representing the above
firm, passed through the city last Fri-
day. W. H. Small, seedsman, of Evans-
ville, Ind., and K. Engleman, represent-
ing;j. .\. Everitt, of Indianapolis, Ind.,
called on the Rochester seedsmen. B.

Government Seed Distribution.—

The Washington correspondent of the
Boston Evening Transcript, writing un-
der date of November 18, says that the
Secretary of Agricultureisnow preparing
that part of his report which treats of
the free seed distribution, adding; "Secre-
tary Wilson does not intend to antagon-
ize Congress by a campaign against the
free seed distribution. He would also
like to avoid the hostility of the seeds-
men which the practice invites, and so
has worked out a plan which he believes
will accomplish both of these objects.
He will go back to the new and unusual
varieties which were originallj' contem-
plated in the appropriation, and dis-
tribute the varieties of seed which the
commercial seedsmen for one reason or
another are not handling, the experi-
mental seeds which have not gained a
foothold. When one of the new vari-
eties has been tested by the Department
scientists, and found to be promising, it
will be distributed in the appropriate
section of the country, and its value
practically demonstrated. After a species
has gained a foothold, the seedsmen may
be trusted to take care of the current
demand, and with them the Department
will not further compete." Allot which
will be welcome news to the seedsmen,
doubtless.

Government Free Seed Distribution.

The following is the full text of the re-
port of the Secretary of Agriculture re-
garding this matter:

Z.Au appriipriation of .f 1.30, 000 was
made by I'ongrcss for the purchase and
distribution of valuable seeds, etc., dur-
ing the year 1809. Of this sum, there
was expended for the purcliase of seeds,
for distribution through Members of Con-
gress, $70,978.36. For rare and valua-
ble foreign seeds distributed by the Sec-
tion of .Seed and Plant Introduction,
underthe Division of Botany, $20,300.92
was expeiidt'd ; for the ]nirchase of sugar
beet sefil ilisti-iliiituil ti> I'xperiment sta-
tions and iiiiliviiluals, f 2,3015; for seeds
and bulbs distributed to Members of Con-
gress through the Division of Gardens
and Grounds, $3,400, and tor seeds dis-
tributed tor special investigation by indi-
viduals in the several states, $3,000.
There was paid for salaries of emplo.ves
connected with the seed distribution,
$25,912.98, and for miscellaneous sup-
plies in connection with the work, $221.-
8.5. There are some outstanding vouch-
ers tor freight, etc., not yet adjusted.

The contractor was required to pro-
vide a building within the City of Wash-
ington in which to pack the seeds, and
samples were tested by the Division of
Botany tor purity and germination. The
high quality of the seed now being sent
out bythe Department is scarcely equaled
by any of the distributing agencies of the
United States. Of 979 letters received
regarding the seed distributed, 972 re-
port favorahly upon the quality.

The original intention of Congress in
providing for the distribution of seed un-
doubtedly was to do tor the producers a
class of work they could not do for them-
selves—to search the various lociillties of
the Old World for seeds and plants, and

distribute them in the United States to
the several regions where they would bo
most likely to succeed. The Department
at present is endeavoring to bring back
the practice, as much as possible, to the
original intention of Congress. Quite a
large percentage of the $130,000 appro-
priated is now spent in finding, purchas-
ing, importing, and distributing rare
seeds and plants.

The department is in receipt M letters
from seedsmen throughout the country
urging the discontinuance of this work,
and there is an uneducated sentiment
here and there co-operating with the
seedsmen along this line, which prompts
ill-informed Individuals to concur with
these representations I am wdl satis-
fled that the introduction and distribu-
tion during the last two years of seeds
and plants, rare or not found at all in
the United States has been worth more
money to the people of tlie country than
all the expenditures of Congress for seed
distribution to date. To the extent to
which the distribution by the Depart-
ment competes with the sales of seeds-
men and othersdistributing precisely the
same kinds of seed, with no experimental
featuie, and no intelligent direction re-
garding the use of the seeds beyond that
which is provided by dealers, the prac-
tice is questionable. But the furnishing
to the people of the United States of
sugar beet seed of the most approved
quality, tor experimentation, to ascertain
where beets can be grown sweet enough
to produce our own sugar, is justifiable:
the introduction of drought and rust-re-
sisting grains from foreign countries,
which are urgently needed by people in
the United States who are losing heavily
from drought and rust, is justifiable; the
rehabilitation of the Western ranges that
have been destroyed, and in many cases
reduced to desei-l conditions by injudi-
cious grazing, is justifiable; the encour-
agement ot tea growing in the states
along flie Gulf ot Mexico, where labor is
as plenty and as idle as anywhere in the
world, is jusiiflable: the imiuii-y into the
several plants that produce rubber, the
gathering of the seed of these plants,
their germination and preparation for
setting out in such localities in the new
island possessions of the United States
Government, as may be best suited for
producing the $30,000,000 worth of rub-
ber now purchased from foreign coun-
tries, is justifiable; the introduction of
the date palm from Tripoli in Arizona,
establishing a new industry in that re-
gion, which may extend to other locali-
ties in the same latitude, is justifiable.
The introduction of these and many other
seeds and plants, entirely beyond the
ability of privateindividualsto compass,
in order that such seeds and plants may
eventuall.v enter the commercial class and
be handled by seedsmen, is the aim of the
Department of Agriculture in seed distri-
bution at the present time.

European Notes.

One ot the effects of the hot, dry sea-
sons with which Europe hasbeen favored
during the past two years, has been to
put agriculturists on the lookout for
something in the way of root crops that
would not be so disastrously affected as
the turnip and Swtde crops on which
they have hitherto relied. The result of
numerous experiments has been to show
that the larger varieties of kohlrabi,
plain or sheep's parsley and thousand
lieaded cabbage (or kail as it is often
termed ) are the most reliable. The de-
mand tor these articles is therefore unusu-
ally large, and as the crops harvested
aie wretchedly small very high figures
are easily obtained for stocks on hand.
A considerable impetus has also been
given to the trade in field carrots, and
for the same reason.

It occurs to the writer that in view of
the increased development in sheep farm-
ing on your side it would be well for the
seedsmen ot America to have complete
tests made of the tliousand headed cab-
bage, especially the improved stock sold
in England as Russell's Selected. In ad-
dition to resisting the heat, which our
exiierierice of the past two seasons has
proved, it grows vigorously through the
coldest Winter, and furnishes an abun-
flaiit sujiply of succulent sprouts at the
lambing season. In England the farmers
allow the lambs to go first through the
crop and nibble these off, and then the
ewes come in and clear up the remainder.
Thesaj'oung shoots are not only very nu-
tritious but very palatable, more so than
German greens; and it is no uncommon
occurrence for Uirge ciuantities to be con-
signed to the London markets in Febru-
ary and March, "when they usually find a
ready sale. Only a tew years back one
grower near London, at a time when

other green stuff was short, sold ■ the
voung tops for £60 (.'If300) per acre, and
then had a good supply of feed left for
his sheep.

The craze for white asparagus has
called for another aspirant for popular
favor under the name " Snowhead," but
the color is its only recommendation. A
new form of Swiss chard beet named
"LucuUus," too closely resembles the
old Beck's Seacale beet to be considered
distinct. Of the host of new peas offered,
principally by English firms, "The
Herald '' (Barr&Sons) is one of the most
meritorious. It is a nearly, dwarf, dark
green wrinkled variety ot the Stanley
type, but with larger and better filled
pods. Another good variety is "Thomas
La.xton" (Laxton Brothers). It may
best be described as a vastly improved
" Gradus" and will doubtless supersede
that excellent but troublesome sort. Sev-
eral new forms of the giant onions for
Spring sowing are quoted, but these will
hardly interest the readers of the Flo-
rists'" Exchange, although many of the
specimens exhibited in the annex to the
National Chrysanthemum Society's show
weighed between three and four pounds,
and were solid and sound.

European Seeds.

A New Insecticide.

H. A. Stoothotf & Co., 154 West 27th
street, New York, are introducing
through the seed trade, insecticide and
fungicide known as " Aphia Brand" to-
bacco and whale oil soap, which is
claimed to be effective for scale, green
and black Hy, mealy bug and red spider;
also for hen lice and dog fleas. The cukes
are inclosed in tastily printed wrappers
and packed six in a box, and made up in
attractive style for countertrade. The
soap can be lised for washing plants, or
can be dissolved for use in spraying.

Now Ready
For Delivery.

CATALOGUES RECEIVED.

ViQNERON, Roaarian, Olivet, near Orleans,
France (agent, H. Beaulieu, Woodhaven. N.Y.)
—A very Complete Catalogue of Roses.

P. Lambbrt, Trier, Germany.— Illustrated
Catalogue of Roses, including a List of Novel-
ties.

Dan'l. B. Long, Buffalo, N. Y., submits
samples, which are very creditable, of
colored cards, for holiday and other ad-
vertising purposes, the one before us
showing a poinsettia in bloom in quite
realistic life effect.

Perry NA/atsor* & Co.

CALIFORNIAN SEED HOUSE

— SPECIALTIES —

Lima Beans
Salt Bush
Bpomus Grass
Bermuda "
Johnson **
etc.

ALL CALIFORNIA GROWN. WHOLESALE ONLY.

SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA

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£%Mushroom Spawn

The Most Reliable Brand.

Onion Seed

Sweet Peas

Lettuce

Cosmos

Celery

Hollyhock

Carrot

Verbenas

Salsify

Asters

Parsnip

Mignonette

etc.

etc.

2B lbs. for $1.76; $6.50 per 100 Ibf .; $60 per lOOO lbs.

"•'*'"^'' 3 1018 narket St., Philadelphia

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I ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦<

BDIBHTDmCDHEflTDin,

strong 214 In. plants, $3.00 per 100:

J2.5.00 per 1000.
Fineplants.ln SVa and4 in. pots, $6.00

per 100; $50.00 per 1000. ^

" 'eH, Potted Carnation Plants '«"♦

SCOTT. T

EI.DORADO and T

McGOWAN. ?

$3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. 4

250 at 1000 rate. ♦

EDW. J.TAYLOR, Sonthport.Conn.:
I ♦♦♦♦ »♦♦« ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦t

Mention the FlorlstB' Exchange wk.n writing.

COMMERCIAL

%l\t%i VIOLETi CULTURE

FERNS FOR DISHES.

strong, 2 and 2Vo in., $3 per 100 ; $27.60 per 1000.

maranta Massangeana (will sell
your fern dishes), $6.00 per 100 ; $40.OJ per 1000

Asparasas PIumosHS, strong, 2 in.,
$4.50 per 100 ; $tii.00 per 1000.

Terms, cash or C. O, D.

C. MERKEL & SON, Mentor. Ohio.

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BOSTON FERNS

From Bench, ready for 2^ inch
pots, $3.00 per 100.

BYER BROS., Chambersburg, Pa.

Mention the Plorlsts' Exchange when wrlttnff.

TO SELL, or EXCHANGE

800 CATALPHA SPECIOSA, fine trees,
10 to 12 feet.

300 ADIANTUM CCNEATUM, 3 in. pots,
ready for 4 in. Make us an offer for eitber or
both.

IUII.I.S & -WACHXER,

Jacksonville, Fla.

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700 QOBBEB PLPNTS.

2 to 4 feet high, G and 7 inch pots.

^^- WRITE FOE PRICES.-^.

WM. C. DUNCAN, 659 Academy Street,

Long Island City, K. V.

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Boston Ferns

K. Exaltata Bostonlensts.

Small plantB, $6 00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000;
not less than 260 at 1000 rate. Large plants,
$6.00 to $12.00 per 100.

ALSO A FINE LOT OF

Kentlas, Belmoreana and Forsteriana, 6-in.

pots, from $1.00 to $1.60 each; 7-in. pots, $1.50

to $3.60 each; larger plants, $3.00 to $10.00 ea.
Arec;a Lntescens, 60c. to $3.00 each.
Latanlas, from $4.00 per doz., to $3.00 each.
Araucarlas, large plants, 75c. to $160 ea.
Asparagus PluniOBUS,$1.00to $1.60 doz.
AsparaKTUs Sprengerl, 3^ in. pots,

f L.'i'l ptT doz.
Asparagrus TenaIsslnias,2Hin. pots,

76c. per doz.; 3^ in. pots, $1.35 per doz.
Rubber Plants, $6.00 to $6.00 per doz.
Primroses, 3;^ in.. $7.00 per 100; 5 in.,

$13.00 per 100; for Christmas blooming.

AZALEAS for Christmas.

Blocming, from 75 cts. to $3.00 each ; accord-
ing to size.

WM. A. BOCK, No. Cambridge, Mass.

Unknown correspondents will send cash with
orders. Connected witb Telephone.

Mention the FlorlMtj' Excbange when writing.

STUDER OFFERS

For the Holiday Trade.

The following Plants in good Icoadltlon ;

PALMS.

Kentla Belmoreana, 6 in. pots, 3 ft. high
7 leaves, $1.50each; larger plants, $2.50 each.

Latania, 7 in. pot, 30 in. high and diameter,
7 leaves, $1.25 each; from 6 in. pots, Too. each.

Seaforthla Elegane, from 6 In. pots, 4 ft.
hiRh, 75c each; from 5 in. pots, 50c. each.

Fhcenix and Coryphas, from 6and6in. pofce,
35c. each.

Areca Lutescens, from 4 in. pots, 25c. each.

Cocos W^eddeliana, from 3 in. pots, 15 in.
high, 12 per dozen.

Cyperus Alternifolios, large plants for

5 in. pots. $1 per dozen.

Otaheite Orarges, with 2, 3 and 4 fruits,
from 4 in. and 6 in. pots. 25c., 30c. and 35c. each;
larger ones 5*^c. each.

Small Ferns, Carex, Marantas, Antherl-
cums, etc., for fern dishes or baskets, 60c. per
dozen.

Discount, 10 per cent, on Cash Order of $10
and up, adding befeides extras to help pay
express charges.

N. STUDER, ANAGOSTIA, D. G.

Mention the Florlsta' Elxchang© when wrltlns.

December 2. 1899.

The F-lorists' Exchmnge.

1197

T.

AMBRICAN ASS JCIATION OF NURSERYflEN

Wilson J. Peters, Troy, O,, Presiiient;
D, S. LAKt, Sheiiaudoah, Ijl., Vice-President;
Geokue C. Seagek, Rochester, N. Y., Secre-
tary; C. L. VaTub, Kocljester, N. Y., Treas-
urer.

The Close Root Pruiiiug of Fruit
Trees. — For several yeai'H <i method of
root pruuing much at variance with
commonly accepted methods has l)eeu
strougly advocated iu certain quarters.
.Vlthough (or some time the new views
gained little credence, the advantages
of the nietuod over older ones were
represented as being so great and the
results claimed for it so surprising that
horticulturists could not be other than
interested in tests of its practicability.

The method consists in cutting back a
transplanted tree to practically no root
at all, or at most a mere stub, shorten-
ing the top proportionately. The tree
thus becomes to all intents and purposes
a cutting. There is nothing essentially
"new" about this method. Interest in
it attaches to the proposition that its
possibilities in practice have not been
fully understood.

Thead van tagesclaimed for this method
are that it gives a bettertreewith a root
system consisting of severalstrongroots
which penetrate into tlie moist deiiths of
the soil and securely anchor the tree in-
stead of spreading out near the surface.
Moreover, with the root pruned to a
club, it is no longer necessary to dig
large holes in transplanting. A mere
dibble hole is sufTicient.

The method has been quite extensively
tested both North and South. Tests
were made at the Maryland Station on
a large scale. About 1 ,ooO trees of vari-
ous kinds were planted. .Vt the end of
the first season peach trees the roots
of which were unpruned had ma<le a
greater, but less even,growththan those
that were pruned. Koot-pruned pear
trees made a better gro.wth in all re-
spects than unpruned trees. In the case
of apples there was little if any difference
between root-pruned and unpruned trees.
Root-pruned plums outgrew theirchecks.
The Mahaleb cherry, red cedar and (Jali-
fornia privet did well under the treat-
ment. Black Tartarian cherry on .Mazzard
roots, Norway spruce, hemlock, and
Lawsou cypress did not. Altheas started
slowly. The general result of the tests
was very encouraging to the advocates
of close root pruning.

A series of tests was made by the
Georgia Station, mainly with the peach,
but including also the apple and cherry,
with results indicating that peach trees
pruned by this method "will live and
Sourish in this section even in stiff clay
soil and under adverse meteorological
conditions. This statement may also be
e.\ tended to cover apples and cherries."

The .Vlabama Station planted peaches
and pears on a hard, gravelly hillside
having stiff clay subsoil, with the result
that at the end of the season "no in-
creased vigor was observed in the root-
pruned trees, but on the other hand no
disadvantage could be detected, and the
conditions could hardly have been more
severe." The New Jersey Stations have
also tested the method with satisfactory
results.

The method was tested at the Indiana
Station. The season was considered ex-
ceptionally favorable. "The result of
this experiment showed that the peach
tree was ca.i>able, after being deprived of
all its roots and branches, of jiroducing
a magnificent root system and a crop to
correspond. The dwarf pear, standard
pear, (ierman prune and Early Richmond
cherry came next in order, the latter
making very little root development on
the pruned trees."

Not all tests, however, have resulted
favorably. Of 2.5 apple trees planted at
the Nebraska Station in tlie spring of
1891), only 10 were living at the end of
September in the same year, and very
few of these showed an.v satistactoiy
growth or vigor. Of the check trees,
some having the roots cut back only
about one-half and others untrimnied,
not one died. From tests made at the
Missouri Station with the apple, it was
concluded that " the injury caused by
too close root pruning is one that trees
do not outgrow if they do not die out-
right. » • • The heroic pruning ad-
vised by our southern neighbor seems to
be unaflapted to our conditions. The
mortality among our trees is too great."
From tlie results of all the trials thus
far reported, it is evident that this prac-
tice of close root pruning neither merits

unqualified approval nordeserves sweep-
ing condemnation. As might have been
expected, species vary greatly in their
ability to endure severe root pruning.
.\niong cultivated trees, probably those
which experience the least ill effects are
the peach and pear, ( )n the other hand,
the persimmon is a tree to which this
method probably would not be applic-
able, as it is liable to die if very much of
its long taproot is cut off.

The critics of this method have attri-
buted much of its success to conditions
of soil and climate. On this point the
evidence is very unsatisfactory. String-
fellow, the most ardent advocate of the
method, working at Galveston with the
favoring conditions of a warm, porous
soil and high annual rainfall, has ob-
tained remarkable results from close
root pruning; but the Georgia and Ala-
bama stations have also obtained satis-
factory results under the adverse condi-
tions of drouth and poor, hard soil.
These results certainly contradict the
statements of certain critics, that the
method is successful only under favor-
able soil and meteorological conditions.
Again, nearly all of these successes were
achieved in" the Middle and Southern
.States. The outcome under equally un-
favorable conditions in the North might
be different; in fact at present the evi-
dence points in that direction. Much
field work is still necessary to determine
the limitsof applicability of this method.
— V. A. Ci.ARK, in Farmers' Bulletin No.
103.

At a recent conference held in New
York City the subject of establishing a
school of horticulture (which would also
include other branches of practical agri-
culture) near New York, WPS discussed,
and in order that this matter might be
taken up in an effective and energetic
manner, a committee was appointetl to
consider the advisaliility of establishing
such a scho(d. Thefollowing wereelected
as such committee; William A. Keener,
.Iidin G. Carlisle, the Jtev. .1. Winthrop
Hegeman.Ph. D.; Mrs. Mary I,owe Dick-
erson, .Mrs. .fosepliine Shiiw Lowell, Mrs.
Seth Low and William K. Dodge. This
action arose out of a report firesented by
George T. Powell, an agent for the Com-
mittee of Promotion of .Vgriculture.

TREES! TREES!

Nom-ay, Haaur and Nllver Maples
Norway Spruce and Arbor Vilie.
WM. J.CHINNICK, Trenton, N.J.

Msntlon the FIorlfltB* Rxchanre when wrltlnE.

EDWARD B. JACKSON,

WHOLESALE FLORIST

Hardy Herbaceous Plants Only

I n any quantity, for the least money.

Stanikord, Conn.

Mention the FlorlBte' Exchange when writing.

FRUIT and ORNAMENTAL TREES,

Shrubs, Vines and Roses.

Write for price list or send your lists
of wants for special prices.

W. S T. SMITH CO., Geneva, N. Y.

Mention the FlorlatB' Exchange when writing.

VINCA MINOR.

"We can supply any iiuantlty In nice littlefleld-

grown cIuiiipH at $2.50 per lUO ; *8.«) per IWIO; fTS.fW
per lO.POO. SamplcB al 100 price. No charge for pack-
ing, when cash accompanies order. Reference
requested.

PINEHURST NURSERIES,

OTTO KATZENSTEIN. Mgr. PINEHURST, N. C.

Aak fur uur Trade Lists "f Ain^.Tl'-Hn

Woody and Herbaceous Plants and Seed.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

NATURALTENNESSEE

Peach Seed, for Nurserymen.

I have procured a limited Bupply of Genuine Natural
Tenneeaee Peach Seed, crop of '98.

As there Is positively no crop this season, this seed 1b
as good as new seed and can be depended on.

lieware of so-called " natural seed, growth of '99.'*
Send for Peichs and Sample.

CHAS. BI^ACK, HlffhtstOWUt M. J*

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

Deutzia Qracilis

Stiong bushy plants for forcing.

$6.00 per Bnndred.
SIMUEL G. MOON, Morrisville, ''o.t' Pa.

Send for price Hat of hardy shrubs and trees.
Mention the Flor1«t«' Kxphang** wht^n writing

EVERBEARING PEACH.

No. 1. June budded, two feet, well branched, $1.00

per doz.; |3 LiO per 100; 12 to 20 Inches, fl.OO per

doz. (by mall); »2,00 per 100.
nieech's Quince* 4 to 5 feet, No. 1, J1.50 per doz.;

$5.00 per lOJ; a to 4 feet. %l 00 per doz.; JS.Ou per 100.
No. 1 plants of niilleWs (red) and Kansas (black)

HaspberrieM. 75c. per 100; $4, lO per lOOO.
Early Harvest Rlnckberry, fine plants. 75c. per

lUU; 15,00 per 1000. ^'PRIVET ALL SOLD.
CHAS, BLACK.- HIGHTSTOWN, N. J.
Mention tha Florlwu' Eitcbange when writing

100,000 PRIVET

rer 1000 Per 1000

lU.Jft «20,00 3-itt $35.00

2Sft 30.00 4-5 ft 4E.0O

Usual Assortment of ROSES,
Including Crimson Rambler.

HIR&M T. JONES, Union County Nurssriss,

ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY.

Mention the FlorlBf' Exchanre when writing

HYDRANGEAS!

FOR FORCING.

OTAKSA. THOS. HOGQ.

Fine strong stock, with 4 to G cromis,

$10 per 100; $00 per lOOO.

Jackson S Perkins Co., Nawark, New York.

Mention thf P'lorlBtw' Eifhang*> when writing

fhuii ihd floweb putes

Stad PaektU antf Supplitt of all kinds lor
NURSERYMENJLORISTSaadSEEDSMEN

SEITD roii JPn.iai3 LIST.
Btocfc Cat«, 10c. per iqnare Inch. EngraTlng by all
procesBet. Printing and Lithographing.

Illnstrated Catalogues a Specialty.

VREOENBURG & CO., • Rochester, N.Y.

Mention the Florft^ Eichange whPn writing

CABBAGE PLANTS

Field-grown. 15 ctB. per 100: Jl.OO per
1000 ; If by mail add 10 ctH. per 100. Write
(or prices on large lots for fall plautlnK-

ICTTII^BT Boston Market, Tennis
■• ^ • • ** ** ^ Ball, Curled .Simpson,
GrandRaplds and other varieties, 15c. a 1 00,
*1 per 1000 ; If by mall add 1 Oc. per 100.

PADCI ev Strong plants, 35 cts.
■^**"«^^" per KlO; $1.50 a 1000;
?12.50 per 10,000. Kby mail add 20c. per 100.
Other Vegetable Plants In Season. Cash with order

R. VINCENT, JR,& SON, White Marsli,Mil.

Mention the Florlgts' Exchange when wrltlpg.

P. OUWERKERK

1123 Summit Ave., Jersey City, N. J.

Just received from our Holland Nurseries

RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS,

SPIR/EA JAPONICA, LILIUM SPECIOSUM

PEONIES, BLEEDING HEART

POT GROWN LILACS, HYDRANGEA INSORTS.

CLEMATIS and H. p. ROSES, in the best sorts.
PRICES MODERATE.

UMntInn th* PlnHnrn' ICTPhanra wh**> .rrltlaif.

F. &, F. NURSERIES

W^holesale
Gro^rera.

TREES AND PLANTS in full assortment.

Mention the Flnrintff Kxchanee when writing;

SPRINGFIELI,
NEW JERSEY.

Trade Catalogne
Free.

FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL

TREES

%^%/%/%/%/%/%^/%^%/%/\,^^^^^%/%^^%^^%^^^^^^%^'\

Small FrultB, Grapes, Shrubs, Climbing Plants,

Roses, Evergreens. Hardy Plants, P^eonies.
Largest and clioiecHt collections In America.

BEST NOVELTIES

Deflcriptlve Illuetrated Catalogue free.

ELLWANCER & BARRY,

MOUNT HOPE NURSERIES, Rochester, N. Y. ^
FOR ORCHARD AND GARDEN Fifty-ninth Vear. T

li.atJo. th« FlorlMt.' Bxchanc* when writing.

THE STORKS & DARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio,

Desire to call the attention of Florists and Nuraerymea to their 40 acres of

HARDV ROSES, theircomplete assortment of KRIIIX and 0R:PJ AMENXAl,

TREES and SHRITBS. and their 44 Greenhouses of ROSES.

I«AI,MS, KICUS, FERK8, ETC.

Correspodence and personal inspection solicited. Trade List and Catalogues free.

MentlnT> th« Flfwiwtj' BxPhangB whop writing

PlD, Scarlet, Red, White. Willow
1 n nnn leavea, EngUsh and Turkey, 4 to
*"»""" 10 feet.

100,000 Norway, Sugar, Sycamore and Silver Leaved, all sizes.

Catalogues on application. Send estimate of wants for prices.

THE WM. H. MOON CO., giemwood nurseries. Morrisville, Pa.

UentloB th. FlorUf KxehanK. wbMi writing.

Other Specialties. ^

PielopsiSMii-

Large Field-Grown Plants,

$7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1000.

(ileitis PjWla.

Large Field-Grown Plants,

$7.00 perlOC; $65.00 per It 00.

SPIR/EA A. WATERER ,oo looo

Field grown plants t5 OO $15 00

HYDRANGEA PANIGULlTi GRiNDIFLORi

100 1000

10 to 12 Inches »4 50 MO 00

18 to a4 • 6 00 60 00

2>«to3feet 800 75 00

VIBURNUM PLICATUM

3-lQCh pot plants 600 5000

Extra fine plants. 4 to 6 feet 25 00 200 00

"We have iO acres of Hardt Shrubs, Vinbb,
Perennials, Swkkt Fkuits. Caitn as. Carnations,
Etc. Over i,0l>0.0l.<0 KOSES In stock, embracing more
than a ttioueand varieties.
Write ua. "We can save you money.

The DINQEE & CONARD CO., West Qrove, Pa. 4

Mention th« FIorl«t«' Kxchang,* wbao wrmng

1193

The F^lorists* Exchange.

. SlIOfflOHS WHTED^

C^ ill°ora°r' "Thl "rSw appue. only to 8^"aUo°
„" Md SvenlsemenM and when «f ' '""f^'^'^^t™'
dlsDlay Display advertisements H.OO per incn. ""^n
feue™ are iS be addressed In our care add 10 ctt. to
-.over expense of forwarding.

SITUATION wanted by younc man of noud hablls
^ as Kget^iiint In Btore; rtret-cUBB decorator. Ad-
dress H. Kolbert. 220 East Cith St.. New \orli.

CITUATION WANTBD.— Eiperlenoed man
^ Swede, aee 22. single, thorounhly eiperlenced
In all branches of the trade. H. H., care Florists
Exrbange. ^^_^^____

CITUATION wanted by a younn German with 13
'^ years' experience in roses, carnations, 'mums,
violets and (jeneral St. ick; Is also a fast potter.
Strictly temperate. G. Y. care this paper.

CITUATION wanted by ANo. 1 grower of roses.
^ carnations, violets, palms and general stock;
competent to take charge ol large place. Best of
reference from last employer. G. A., care of
Florists* Bxchange.

HELP WMTED

Bate SI per Incb. No adv. less than 50o.

W^ ANTED.

Agent with good references, well acquainted with
bulb merchants and florists, who buy Roman Hyacinths
and other French bulbs for forcing. Write

BERNARD SON,
29 Boulevard du Musee, Mareeille, France.

W^ANTEO.

A young man with some experience In greenhouse
work as assistant on couimcrcisl place; wages flS.OO
per ninnib and board, to start with. Address, or call
on LiOUlf* C. PII.AT, Sing Sing. N. \.

W^ ANTED.

An .'Dergetlc man to take charge of a retail flower
sture In a New England city; must be experienced
In making up floral work. Address, giving references
-- J

fa, E.. care Florists' Exchange.

and saliiry expecaed

lUAiijcfl Young Germaa to work about
Iff An I CU Greenhouse, one who baa lately
come from Old Country; a steady place,
good home and chance to work up. H. C,
care Florists' Exchange.

^WANTEO.

Man acquainted -witli Florists
m LonK Island, to solicit orders
and collect. Must furnisli secnr-
ity. Answer -nltb reference.

H. G., care Florists' Exchange.
-WANTED.

Night fireman on steam boilers, must
be experienced as such, sober, and have
references from former employers.

S. J.

REVXER,

^Vesterly, R, I,

Philadelphia.

A Busy Woelc.

This has been a very busy week;
all branches of the trade appear to be
well satisfied with the amount of busi-
ness tliat Tliankstiivins Day made. The
cut Hower stores have been doing practi-
cally all theworktheycouldconveniently
attend to with their regular staff, there
being a steady increase in transient
trade, as well as many dinners and re-
ceptions, in connection with the advent
of this season's debutantes, the number
of which continues to increase. Wed-
dings have also been numerous, several
of them being large, and making some
elaborate decorative work.

Orchids have been in good demand,
oncidiuni sprays being used tor favors at
one large affair. Cattleyas are about
done; there are a few Dendrobium for-
mosum yet to be had, and also some
sprays of Dendrobium phatonopsis.
White cymbidlums, though not quite so
choice, have been found very useful.

Roses continue In only fair supply,
choice grades being in demand. Beauty
has reached f 6 per dozen for extra. Lib-
erty is selling at $3 per dozen for choice
(lowers. A few extra selected Kaiserin
have sold at $10 per 100, other choice
teas, Bridesmaid. Bride and Meteor, are
selling at $(> to $8: second grades at $i
to $5 per 100.

Chrvsanthemums are done. The last
cuts came in on Wednesday, and most
growers of these for cut flowersare very
well satisfied with results this season.
No high prices have been obtained, but
very few rtowers have been wasted.

Carnations are improving in quality;
the general price is fl.. 50 to $2 per 100
for good stock. A few fancy flowers have
reached higher figures. Kobert Craig &
Son are cutting some extra fine blooms
of Ethel Crocker. On Wednesday they
sent in 1000 flowers, the bulk of which
were of this variety. The whole consign-
ment was extra choice and sold at ?fG
per 100.

.\sparagu8 Sprengeri appears to be
seHlng much better this season, while
smilaxat present is not in good demand.
Violets have been rather scarce, the call
on Wednesday was very good and most
wholesale orders were cut down.

The continued open weather is prov-
ing a boon to the plant growers.
Shipments to other cities keep up, nearly
all growers being busy. Craig & Son
have done a very large shipping trade
the past week ; their stock this season is
in excellent condition. Dracrenas, Lin-
deni and terminalis are very good, being
healthy and well colored. The latter
variety, in 4-inch pots, are better than
ever seen in that size. This firm also has
been sending out some good rubbers in
.5 and 6-inch pots, well branched and
stout robust plants. Begonia Gloire de

lYANTED.

A firat-class working foreman on a commer-
cial place, one thoroughly experienced in the
growing of carnations and violets; only ex-
perienced man need apply. Address

H. F., care of The Florists' Eicliange.

W^ANTED.

A reliablp lady florist, to work in flower
store, one who thoroughly understands the
business, must be a good designer and know
how to wait on customers. References
required. Address

JOHN COO>lBS, Hartford, Conn.

MISGEILIHEOUS WINTS.

Rate !9>1 per inch. No adv. lens than 50c.

1000 Kentia Belmoreana.
UKK) Kentia Forsteriana.

The above from \i inch or 'iVj inch pots.
Send sample and price to

J. GiMMtGE S SONS. London. Canada.

FOR SAI.E.

Fifteen horae-iiower siatMum y steam boiler,
used only uoe veiir. m perfect couditloii : self-feed,
baB patunt s^-nkinK pru'o Jind separate )ish pit.
Addree>* «!. STAFFLIN^EK.

Sprlnffvllle. N. Y.

Uci.uuii the Plorlats' Exchan^* when writing.

iSGELLlKEOUS.

Rate :8il per inch. No adv. less than 50r.

FOR SALE CHEAP.

Three No. 17 Hitchlng8 & Co. Hot Waler
Boilers, in good condition, suitable for green-
house beating. 30OO feet of 3 inch and 4 inch
cast iron pipe, valves, fittings and expansu n
tanks. This pipe is as good aa new. Also four
Gurney Hot Water ijoilers, for residence or
greenhouse, heatiug capacity from four hun-
dred feet to one thousand feet of radiation.
These boilers have only been in use a few
years. Address

PETER FORVE & BRO.,

Steam and Hot Water Fitters
^Vllkes-Barre, Pa.

rORECLOSURE StlE!

The Florist Property of Chas.Traulh

(Formerly <). Bergmann's.)

ON THORSDM, DEC. 7, 1139,

At 12 O'clock Noon,

AT THE AUCTION SALESROOMS,

S Willoughby Street, near City Hail,

BROOKLVP<, X. Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

Lorraine has proyed a splendid seller.
The stock unfortunately is limited this
season. The stores sell these plants very
quickly. , ^ ^

Wm. J. Halliday, Baltimore, and .J. L.
Loosf, Washington, D. C. were in town
this week. David Rust.

New York.

The Market.

Thanksgiving trade was good, and
high prices ruled. The demand tor high
grade Howers was much in excess of the
supply ; especially was this noticeable on
the tliree davs preceding the holiday; in
fact, if dealers had had the stock better
values could have been got on Monday
and Tuesday than were obtained on
Wednesday. "But some stock was held
back, consequently those thatdid ship on
the first two days of the week will be
more than satislied that holding back
flowers is not the best policy after all.

On Monday after noon chrysanthemums
were at a "premium, and flowers that
would not have fetched more than $2 per
100 one week ago were selling at from
$l..'jO to $2 per dozen. Roses and carna-
tions were affected in a similar manner.
Special Beauty had reached $5 per dozen,
and the same grade of Bride and Brides-
maid were worth $8 per 100. On the
day following they did a little better, go-
ing to $10, and Beauty reached the f6-a-
dozen mark.

Chrysanthemums showed up more
plentifullv Wednesday morning, the sup-
ply that" came to the Cut Flower Ex-
change, East 3-tth street, being quite
heavy; $2 per dozen was the ruling
price, and this figure was not any ad-
vance over what had been got for several
da.vs previous. At the same mart maid-
enhair fern was somewhat scarce, and
7.')C. per 100 was realized. Smilax was
plentiful and prices relaxed a little to
make clearances. Carnations brought
$2 easy. Flora Hill fetching |3 and $4.

Friday the stock coming into the mar-
ket was very light, and as good clear-
ances had been made tor Thanksgiving
the prices that ruled then were main-
tained. The weather was all that could
be desired, and it is the general impres-
sion that business has been much better
than for several years past on this par-
ticular holiday. YinliiH were the onl.v
flowers that did nut deir out well; the
quantity received on Wednesday was
much In excess of that coming in a tew
days previous (when they were scarce
and would havealisoldat good figures);
and there were more in the market than
were really required, some having to be
carried over till Friday.

Special Beaut.v remain at 50c. ; Bride
and Bridesmaid, from 10c. down to -Ic.;
carnations, $2 per 100 lor ordinary, and
as high as $0 tor fancies.

Cattleya Triana» brinii 50c.; valley, $3
to f 4. "Harrisii lilies are becoming more
plentiful and fetch from 12c. to 15c. Smi-
lax is in heavy supply and does not clear
out satisfactorily. Holly is being distri-
buted around; some of the retailers had
their windows decorated with it for
Thanksgiving.

Amoug Ketallers.

.1. N. flallatin and T. W. Salterth-
waite, two members of New York's swell
set, will open a ttrst-class floral establksh-
ment at 401 Fifth avenue, within the
next few days. The business end of the
venture will be underthe management ot
Messrs. Young and Peterson, both of
whom have been with Fleischman for the
last five years.

At the funeral obsequies ot the late
Vice-President Hobart, J. H. Small &
Sons had entire charge ot the flowers,
both at the house and in the Second
Presbyterian Church, where the services
were held. There were many beautiful
floral pieces, but combination designs
were conspicuous by their absence, while
the plain wreath form was much more
in evidence than all others. Among the
finest and most artistic arrangements
one of cycas palms in a circle with bunches
of vandas was the most beautiful, and
a standing cross ot violets was also
worthy ot mention. A wreath com])Osed
wholly of Dendrobium tormosum and
a plaque of cypripediums and cattleyas
set in Adiantum Farleyensc was also
specially fine, as were long flat bouquets
of Golden Gate roses. Tlie only flowers
on the casket were a small bunch of
white carnations and the wreath ot vio-
lets and orchids sent by President Mc-
Kinley.

In tile cluirch wild smilax was used tor
dialling; where flowers were employ-
ed Kaster lilies only were utilized. No
banking or formal arrangement of palms
was to be seen, large siiecimen palms
only being used. These were distributed

over the whole body ot the church, the
effect being beautiful and at the same
time more in unison with the mournful
ceremony. As we said before. Small &
Sons had entire charge ot the flowers,
etc., and they also furnished the large
majority of tliein , the President's tributes,
with many others, being sent on from
the firm's Washington store. From the
iVew Y'ork store it required a tour-horse
van to take the flowers alone, irresfjec-
tive ot the loads of other decorating
materials.
Auction Sales.

As the season draws to a close the
attendance and the stock offered dwin-
dle perceptibly. Azaleas in bloom were
ottered at Elliott & Sons this week, and
Cleary & Co. have a .Japanese sale sched-
uled for the coming week.
Jottings.

Auctioneer John P. Cleary and A.
Dimmock spent a tew days at Lenox,
Mass., this week.

Gus. Bergmann, salesman for John
Young, is back at work again, having
been laid up with rheumatism tor ten
da.vs.

Monday morning, about 10:30. the
horse a"ttached to George Stumpp's
wagon, when crossing Broadwa.v at 34th
street, became unmanageable; the driver
was thrown to the ground but received
only slight injuries, and the wagon was
soniewhat broken up.

Paterson, N. J.

The decorations tor Vice-President Ho-
bart's funeral used up a large quantity
ot fiowers, the extensive library at Car-
rol Hall, the vice-president's residence,
being literally turned into a floral bower.
Robert Smith & Co., Market street, made
tor the Park Commissioners of Paterson
a G-toot broken column ot white chrys-
anthemums garlanded with Jacq. roses
and having violet top; for the Passaic
County Republican ExecutiveCommlttee,
a broken column ot similar size, of chrys-
anthemums garlanded with pink roses;
tor the Silk Industrial Association ot
Paterson, a large standing wreath, and
for the emplovees ot the Hamil &
Booth Silk Millj a large vacant chair,
Mr. Hobart being president of the con-
cern. Tiie legs and arms ot the chair
were ot pink carnations and the seat and
back ot Bride roses. A sash of heavy
purple ribbon completed the lieautifui de-
sign. Ed. Sceery also furnished some
handsome designs, and the florists of the
town all secured more or less of the
work. During the services the window
ot Florist Van Yorhees was handsomely
decorated with white roses and hya-
cinths upon a black background,
arranged so as to make one ot the pret-
tiest and most artistic memorial decora-
tions in the town. The funeral was with-
out ostentatious display. The esteem in
which the vice-president was held was
shown by the people, en masse, going to
the funeral, for afier all to the people of
Paterson he was plain Gus Hobart, not-
withstanding the honors that were heap-
ed upon him. E.

Springffield, 0.

Greenhouse men and florists of the city
met in the office of The Good & Reese
(;ompuny for a conference in regard to
forming an organization ot the various
flrm members. The proposed organiza-
tion will consider all matters of interest
to local firms, both ot a scientific and
business nature. McGregor Brothers, the
George H. Mellen Company, Schmidt &
Botley, the John A. Doyle Company, the
Good & Reese Company and the C. A.
Reeser Company, of I'rbana, were repre-
sented at the meeting in question. A
committee was formed to draft a consti-
tution and by-laws and the meenitg ad-
journed until next Tuesday night.

Westerly, R. I.

The wedding ot Barbara, eldest daugh-
ter ot Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Renter, on the
15th inst., at Christ Church, was made
the occasion of much festivity by the
host ot friends in attendance, and who
were afterward entertained at the home
of the liride's parents. Tlie bridegroom.
Mr. Luck, is a prominent townsman and
a great admirer ot floricultu re. The deco-
rations were very elaborate. Among the
out-of-town guests were Messrs. Far-
quhar, Maciae, Miller, T.J. Johnston and
Alex. M. Rennie, ot Providence. And, by
the way, Mr. Rennie will be united by the
time this is in print with a metropoHtan
lady, Mvrtle A. Edmunds, in whose honor
Tom j"ohnston gave a supper on the
evening ot the 27th inst. Congratula-
tions. W. M.

lieeember 2, 1899.

The F=lorists' Exchhnge.

1199

CARNATIONS

SAN JO!SE SCALE. CURL LEAF, and

other orchard and garden peetB can absolutely be con-
trolled by using

" IJ. S. STANDARD "

Caustic Potash

Whale Oil Soap

A positive Insecticide and Fertilizer. Recom-
meoded by KntuniologlBta, and a guaranteed article.
Send for circular and price list.

MANUFACTURED ONLY BY

W. H. OWEN, - Catawba Island, 0.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

RiRRilHC ITNTIL. SOI.D-Kamblers. $2 00

0nnilB|*V0 perdoz.: H, P., named, very strong,
i^I 75 perdoz.; Mixed, ^l r^r doz. Hurdy 'Mums,
large rt.. 60c. per dozen clumps. Jap. Wineberry,
large, 75c. per doz. Dahlias, 75c. per doz. Yel-
low Raspberry, 60c. per doz.

W. i>. BCSSINti. Westfleld, N. J.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

At $3 00 per 100.

CASH UNTIL SOLD.
McGowan. Portia and P^UIorado. All other
varlelk'S sold, urdi-re book'd lor cuttings and
plants grown for I'JUO.

D. R. HERRON, - Olean, M. V.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

DCTIIMIAQ Double fringed, a fine
r^C I UlvlMO asaortraent of money-
makera. 2 Inch, ^2.00 per 100; rooted. tl.O" per 100.
SELAGI*dEL.LA DENTICULATA, I2.0O a 100.
UERANIUMS. mixed. $1.50 per 100.

E. I. RAWLINGS, Quakertown, Pa.

Bi«ntlon the Florists' Exchsuce when writing.

Pansies Worth Raising

Good Plants, M.OO per lOOO ; 12.50 per 500.

Extra Larice Transplanted Plants
in liloom, as guud as ia spring,
$3.50 per 103.

^^F. O. B. Express here. Cash with order.
C. SOLTAU & CO., 199 Grant Ave., Jersey City, N. J.
Mention tb« Flortat.' Bxchajiff« when writlnx.

PANSIES

Roemer's Superb Prize Pansies.

This improved strain all the leading novelties
Included ; strong bushy plants ready now ;
60 cts. per UiO, tjy mail ; $3.00 per 600, by ex-
press ; $4.00 per 1000 ; $7.00 per 3000 ; $10.00 per
3000 ; $16.00 per 6000.

Larg:e Plants, transplanted, in bud and
bloom, »1.00 per 100. Cash with order

PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa.

Grower ot extra fine Pansies.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

Large Flowering. 300,000 Superb Colors.

The Jennings Strain. They are all that can

be desired in Paosies, so far as quality goes,
aod are always satisfactory to the buyer who
wants the best. Extra fine stocky plants,
ready to bloom, $5 per 1000, express. Medium
size, for cold frames. 60c. per 100 by mail; $4
perlOOO; 5000, $17 by express. White and
Blue, in separate colors, same price.
SEED of above strain, $1 per pkt ; $5 per oz.
CASH WITH ORDER.

E. B. JEIINIIIGS,-^^U" Southport, Gobi.

Grower of Thie Finbbt Pansibb.
Uentlon the FlorlaU' Excbanre when writing.

HAVE NO EQUAL.

ComprlBlng the cream of all the Leading Stralna,
Large, stocky plants, SO cents per lOO; $3.00 per 1000;
10,000 for $25,00.

BloominK plants, large, transplanted, $1.0C a lOO.

riAICirC (BelllB). strong plants of the largest
UMIOIkO double varieties, Longfellow and Snow-
ball, 50 cents per 100; $3.0U per 1000.

cm I AY Large plants, 50 eta. per ICO;
oniLHA " ' • r t3.50 per 1000.

UIPMnUCTTIT (Allen DeOance), large, stocky
nilunUllC.1 IE. seedlings, 50c. a 100: ta.OOUOo.

J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

usiness Paper
'usiness Men:
^'''Florists' Exchange

Chicago.

state of Trade.

A contiimod scarcity of roses pre-
vails here — worse thau ever. The price
for long-stemmed Beauty has reached $<i
per dozen: and all other lengths, but
shorts, have advanced in proportion.
There is a great outcry for supplies
among the retailers. Teas are in a simi-
lar condition; |><j to $8 being the price
for everything worthy the name of ship-
ping stock, and any old thing selling.
There is a strange shortage, from " off
crop" all along the line. This and
Thanksgiving, coupled with the deaths
of Mrs. Leaniler McOormack, an old resi-
dent of this city since 1838; Geo. L.
liavis, of Worlds Fair fame; Peter Hand,
one ot the prominent brewers of the city,
besides others of less note, all coming in
a lump, is bound to send white roses be-
yond even the figures given. Chrysan-
themums, while yet fairly plentiful, are
on the wane, and naturally sell at fair
figures. It is no trick to get .f l..''iO to f 2
for good stock up to f 3 for fancy; while
there is a great outcry for anything that
can be sold cheap for use in made-up
work. Carnations have experienced
quite a jump; standards bring $2 to $3;
fancies, $4 to ;JG, with not nearly enough
to go round. Violets have advanced
also, $2 to f2.2.5 for choicedoubles being
the figure. Those who want 1.000 lots
find it very difficult to get supplies.

Green stork is now in fair supply; as-
paragus, average strings, brings 50c.
each; sprays, $1 per 100; smilax,$12.,'50
to $20 for extra long. Common ferns,
owing to the shortage in flowers, is less
called for. Valley realizes .?4 to $5.

Some have an idea that there has been
some "salting down "of stock, but we
don't see where or why this should be,
with late prices so easily obtainable.
Exactly how long this condition is to
last is a conundrum. For a week or ten
days but little sun has helped the short-
age; but at time of writirjg all is sunny
and clear again, with no indications of
Winter weather. So far it has been an
open Fall.

Poiuscttias in pans and pots areshow-
ing up earlier than usual.

Chicago Horticultural Society.

A partial report of the last show
was iircscnted at the committee meeting
on Saturday; enough to indicate that,
taking everything into consideration,
the show was a success; although far
from successful on its merits, when looked
upon in the light of the door receipts.
There was no necessity to call on the
$3,000 guarantee fund. When all bills
are paid the society will have at least
$(300 to its credit, which, with the large
amount due for membership fees for the
year, will leave the society from $1,."00
to $1,700 with which to begin anotlier
show year. Two features contributed
to th'S— a very liberal number of premi-
ums were given by patrons, more than
ever before, and a lessening of the per-
centage of jjrizes offered in the schedule
being competed for.

liound About.

.John N. May and E. G.Hlll were in
the city on Saturday visiting W. N.
Rudd'splace, the Chicago Carnation Co.,
.at Joliet, and others.

Representatives of the Japanese Gov-
ernment arc trying to obtain permission
to establish aunique tea garden in the
Wooded Island of Jackson Park, and to
take charge of the Japanese buildings
which remain as mementoes of the
World's Fair. The representatives desire
to be permitted to lay out gardens to
display the choicest Japanese flowers,
and t(3 serve Japan teas free of charge.
In the delegations here are K. Yamamota
and T. Kimuro, secretary of the Chamber
of Commerce of Japan. The proposition
is to be fostered by the Central Tea .\kso-
ciation. The idea is that it will serve as
a general advertisement of Japan as a
country, and of her tea industry.

Louis Lindenberg, of Niles Center, has
abandoned his greenhouses and stock to
his creditors. F..Stielowand othershave
attachments to secure their claims.

The supplies of Christmas greens, ow-
ing to favorable weather for picking, are
now farmorelib(Tal,an(l a drop in prices
is the result. W. W. liarnard has already
7."> hands winding wreathing. McKellar
& Winterson and others are also busy in
the same line.

Fred Hill's Western King chrysanthe-
mum has been very Hne this week. W.
H. Chadwick at several places was also
remarkably good.

Keinberg's Golden Gate roses have been
great sellers this F.all; worth now $10.

George Klehin is sending in good Gon-
tier. These should now help out in reds.
EuGAB .Sanders.

DEWEY

HAVE WHAT YOU WANT IN THIS LIST? if not,
WRITE US FOR PRICES ON WHAT YOU NEED.

nOOrPEII^ OXJTTTBIOS.

GERAPilVMS - Per 100

Mrs. Parker. Double Pink,

Silver Leaf $4,00

Silver Leaf. Rose Scented 1.60

Mme.Salleroi 1.26

Double New Life, R. C. . . 4.00
Gloire de France. Grand Chan-
cellor, Happy Thought, Mrs.
Pollock, Beaute Poiteviiie,
Vulcan, King Olga. E. G
Hill, Wonder, Alphonse

Ricard, S. A. Nutt, Frances

Perkins, $3 a 100; $16 a KiuO.

Mars. Freak of Nature, $3ain(l.

Assorted (commi n), -1.50 a lOO.

Mixed. $1.36 a lUO; $13.00 a 1' 0(>.

Per 100

Fachslas, 4 kinds $1.6 '

Fuchslas.TrailiDg Queen 160
Alteroanlhera, red and
yellow. Summer struck 1.00

Manettia Klcolor 3.IM>

Tinea 1.6(1

Salvia $1.36

Heliotrope 1:^6

Regonla Erfordll 2.0U

itegoiila, Uex 300

KeKOiila Inc. Olgantea 3.0(1

K«-gouia, Flowering 3.C0

Impatlens Stiltanl 3. CO

Forget-Me-Not (Winter

Flowering) 3.(0

Fancy Coleua, R. C., sep-
arate colors 80

Fancj ColeuB,R.C., mixed .60

GERAMIITIMS— PerlOO

Bronze and Silver Leaf,
3Hin $6.00

Sweet Scfuted Mrs. Pol-
lock, 2>4 In 4.00

Mrs. Parker

Happy Thought, ZVa in.

Silver Leaf, 21/2 in

Porget-Me-Not (Winter

Flowering) 'Z% in

Mignonette, 3 in

Frlmrose, in liu'l. 2f^ m.

.00
4.00
4.00

4.0D
3.(0
300

BEGONIAS-

Per 100

Primrose, 2 in $3.00

Hjdrangea, pink. Sin... 6.00

ADtherlcum, 3 in 6.(0

Dracaena Indlvisa, In

flats 600

Vlnca,3in 6.00

ImpatleniiSnltani,3!4in. 3 00
Manettlaliicolor, :i!^ln. 4 00
Fragrant Calla, 3^ Inch,

1.60 per d< z.
Fragrant Calla, 4 inch, $3.00

per doz.

Rex, assorted. 2H in 4.00

*' named. .... 6.00

Incarnata Gigantea, 4 in.,

ready for 6 in $15. CO

Incarnata Gigantea, 3^

in., ready tor 4 in., J4 to 6.00
Donble White Stock, 3

in 3.C0

LEMON VERBENAS,

$3.(jO, $4.00 and 6.00

'^.^To^K" GREENE &UNDERHiLL,Watertown,N.Y.

Mention th» Flortaf Bxehany whan wrttlng.

ACALYPHA SANDERII

EIKE Pl,AKX8. iH inch, $8.00 per hundred.

THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa.

Mention the FlorlstP' Exahange when writing ^

C3 1 i^fl" E3 n .A- ima.s

Denary, Catitull ami Sutton's prize Htralns, dwarf and
semi-dwarf, plant- fli'werlng. ilneet colors and shades,
2>4In..$2iO per UH); 15.00 per 300. 3 In., $3.00 per 100.
Cash with order, please.

Shellroad lireeiiliouse Co., Grange, Md.
M«>ntl4^n ih*> Florimf Ryfhwng-*' wh*^n writing

California Privet spectaity

Only 5000 left out of sixty thousand. 2 to 3^ ft , fine
stock. 2 year old, » -'5.00 per lOi 0. Who wants the lot ?
lOOO delivered as aample. Cash with order.

Atlantic Coast Nursery,

LITTLE SILVER, N. J.
Address James H. CORNELL, Proprietor,
606 Fourth Ave., Asbury Park. N.J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

Cyclamen fiiganteum.

strong plants coming in bud.
Mixed colors, ready tor 4 inch.

$4.00 per 100

Cash, please.
J. W. MILLER, Hatton, Pa.

Mention the Florists' ExchanRe when writing.

CINERARIAS

We are headquarters and can supply any
quantity. Our strain is all saved from prize
show flowers. 3!4 in., $3.00 per 100; 300 lor $5.(0.
3 in., $3.00 per 100.

WHITTON A. SONS,

Wholesale Florists, City & Green StS., UTICA, N.Y.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

Per 100 Per UKIO

Ulnic. Snilerol (irrnniuniH. .. . ... .. tig; tiooo

Allernantheran.P MaJorandA.Nana .60 500

Agerntoin, blue and white 60 oOO

Princess Pauline ^5 600

Giant Sweet Aly»«uin 60 500

Heliolropes, I'i varieties 1.00 9.0.

Salvia Splendent* and Bedninn... 1.00 900

Feverfew, Llulc Uiui 1.00 9.00

lly the 100 sent hv niall, by the 1000 by express.
Cash with order.

C. A. HARRIS & CO., Delanson, N.Y.

Mention th« Florlet*' Bxchanre when writing.

PRIMROSES!

Nice strcky plants, out of 4 in. pots,
many of them in uud, DBEER'S
STRAIN, at $601 per 110.
Cash with order.

M. E. & R. HOFFER, Mount Joy, Pa.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing

ACALYPHA SANDERI!

2W In p.iU. 11.75 per doz.; $12 50 per 1(11. 5 In. stock
plants, wltu lots ot cutUngs. »5 00 per doz.; $40 per 100.

Cvclnmen Gignnleuin, 4 colors, very One. 31n.
pots tl.OO per doz.; t7 fl) per 1(X): Mixed, very line.
3 In. pote, 15C. per doz.; I6.0O per 100.

Cyclamen Persicum, mixed, very 4ne, 3 In
pots, 750. per doz.; $5.00 per 100

SEAWANHAKA GREENHOUSES,
P. o. Box 34. Oyster Bay, N. Y.

Jambs C. Clark, Supt.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

PRIMROSES

Chinese, single, mixed, and Obconlca Grandl-
flora, ready for 3 in. pots, $1.25 per 100.

PIHQV PI IIIT9 Large floweringstrain, none
ranoi ri-nniJ, better, per 100, 60c.-lO00.$2 50

Cash with order.

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio.

Mention the F1orl»ta' Eixchang« when writing

CIPiHRARIAS, 214 inch, $2.ii0 per KO;
3 inch, ready tor 48, tor Christmas flowering,
$3.ro per 1(10.

CVCL.AIWEN» Giganteum and Persicum,

lart^e plants. 3 inch, $5.tO per 100.

S. WHITTON, IB Gray Ave.. UtJCa, N. Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

LAST CALL FOR

AZALEAINDICA

A splendid lot of the favorite Easter plant,
choicest varieties only, just arrived per steamer
Switzerland.

Strong plants, $36.00 per 100, worth $50.00.

I offer the finest lot of ARAVCARIA
EXCELSA and E. Cil,ArCA in ihe

country (order now belore too cold), 6 in. pots,
17 tn 3" In. hiirh. 3i) tn 25 in. acrnss, $1.2')

CUEM AXIS J ACKM A NN1,3 yr. old,
6 to 8 fi..«ti"nu,»4 a dcz. : 2 io3 ft., $2 60 a doz.

WISTARIA SIBJENSIS, $l..'in a doz.

UVDRAKiGEA I»AKiI ClI I, AT A ,
$1.61' per doz

CRIIHSOPi RAMBLER ROSES,
stronir. 6 In tj fr., $3.0(1 per d( z.

DIEI.VTRA SPECTABIUIS,
(Bleeding Heart), strnnir plnnls, $1 Super doz.

ARISTOLOCHIA SIPHO, 6 to 8 ft.,
Stroif/. $4 OH per doz.

PRIMl'UA CHINEMSIS, in bud for
Xmas. hnest in the country, 4 in. pots, only
$8.00 per loO; 5 in. Dots. $1.3" per doz.

PRII>IIJL,A OBCONICA, 4 in., $6.00
per 1110.

CVPERITS (DMBKELI.A PLANT), 4 in.,
lame bu-hv. wirboiit O'lts. $.Wi0 per 100.

DRACHMA INDIVISA,3hiin pots,
$6.i'M pet 1011. . . ,

GERANIUMS, double, red and pink,

2Hin. P"tf, $3 u per 100.

CVCLAMEN,4 in. pots, $1.00 per doz.

BEGONIA SempeiaorensGlgauIea.e in.
pol8, $2..')U per doz ; 4 iu. pots, Pres. Carnot and
01 her varieties. $l.ai per doz.

CORYPH A AtiSTRAI^IS, flee palm,
20 in hiirh. S in. potn «;UII1 per doz.

WHITE DAISIES, Marguerite, 2)i in
p< ts, sTrnnjr. 6(1 cts. per doz.

FICl'S ELASTICA, 12 In. hi(?h, 4 to 5
leaves. $3. CO per doz.

Orders now booked for AZALEAS to be
delivered in the Fall of 19i,0. Please write for
price list.

When ordering state if pots are wanted.
Cash with order, please.

GOOFREYISCHMANN, o„.i;.'.V, P!iila.,Pa.

WHOLBBALE GKOWBB OF POT PLANTS.

Agent for O. Van dkn Plas. Lorchristy.
Belgium, for Azaleas, Rhododendrons, Etc.
Mention the Plorlsta' Exchange when wrltliK.

1200

The I=i-.orists* Exchange.

JUm^jnOELPS-^

Crimson Rambler Koses which have
been grownin thefleUi sbouUl bebandled
very carefiill.v in potting, wliere tlie
plants are intenrled tor forcing. It is
quite possible to have plants almost as
good this way as wlien grown in pots.
The roots should not be allowed to get
tlie least dry before potting, and if some
Soil should hang to the roots so much
the better. The plants grown out of
pots are, of course, much stronger than
those in pots, and if tlie roots can be pre-
served so that they will perform their
functions properly, then the ditlicuity
will be overcome. In potting, use soil
not too dry; give one watering and
placeina cool, deep frameforafew weeks.

Acalypha Sanderi.— The old plants
which were lifted, cut back and boxed or
potted some time ago should now be
well furnished with growths available
for cuttings. Take thecutting only when
there is enough growth to leave at least
one leaf so that more growths may l)e
had later on. This acalypha should be
struck quickly. Place the cuttings in a
brisk bottom heat and cover with glass
80 that they won't flag. Pot in light,
rich soil, using smallest-sized pots.

cuttings will do best in a frame, in a mix-
ture of sand and leaf soil.

Asparai^us Sprengeri does best
where its branches are allowed to hang
down instead of being planted in a bed
like the better Icnown A. plumosus. Tlie
ideal method is to have the plants in
large wire baskets suspended from the
roof of a house, and where the plants
underneath don't suffer from drip or
shade this svstcm will work all right.
Where a large supply of this green is
wanted, the north wall of a house may
be used economically by erecting trough-
like receptacles running the entire length
of the house. Tlie top one may be as
near the glass as possible, the next in
front <j or 8 inches lower down, and so
on, giving enough room to prevent
crowding of the branches.

A good decorative fern which is
being extensively used by European
firms, but not much seen here, is the old
Phlebodium areum, or Polpyodium
aureura, as it is now called. From its
peculiar color— bluish gray— it shows up
well uuder artificial light. The fronds
on well-grown plants are 3 to 5 feet in
length, but on old plants, with crowded
rhizomes, the.v are considerably shorter.
The leaves are divided Into numerous
leaflets, and spring diiectly from the thick

Nephpolepis Washingtoniensis.

Klondyke Cosmos.— The seed of this
.yellow flowered cosmos, which was sown
here last Spring, didn't produce any •Sum-
mer flowering plants. During the cool
weather of September and October the
growth was exceedingly rapid, but the
frost killed the plants before the first buds
were half expanded. Some plants which
were lifted, and one or two others which
were grownin pots and shifted into tubs,
arc now gorgeous spectacles; one of them
is 10 feet high and <j feet through, with
thousands of blooms of a deep, orange
yellow. It is remarkable how easily a
large plant can be lifted from the open
border and flowered indoors.

Pansy plants, which were planted
out-of-doors several weeks ago will, in
some sections, be showing flower. They
have been blooming here for several
weeks, and as each plant has from six
to twelve shoots springing from the root
the present is a good opportunit.y to
take cuttings of the finest flowered kinds.
Pansies flower better from plants raised
from cuttings than from seed, and this
mctliod should be given a trial for rais-
ing seeding plants. The cuttings should
be taken with a piece of the small solid
stem, as they will then root in a few
days, the larger succulent green stem
taking a much longer time to root. The

rhizome near the surface of the soil.
Propagation is easiest by spores. Sown
as soon as ripe, they vegetate quickly
and make plants of good size within lii
months. There is a variety called spora-
docarpuni with smaller and higher col-
ored.leaves, easily propagated b.y divi-
sion of the rhizomes. In growing they
need considerable heat, but when gradu-
ally hardened off they are not easily
hurt by a much lower temperature.

G. W. O.

BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS.

Christmas will soon be upon us, and no
efforts should be spared to have a choice
supply of salable decorative and flower-
ing plants for our customers at that
time. Boston fern is growing in favor
every year, and for ine liuni and large-
sized plants there is likely to be a big de-
mand. Small stock, say from 4-inch or
.'j-inch pots, will prove but poor sellers
for Christmas; but put three of these to-
gether into a 12-inch pan, and a fair sized
specimen is formed. It is not yet too
late to make up a few good jilants in
this way for the holidays. If the young-
stock is not on hand it can easily Ije pro-
cured from some of the wholesale
growers.

Lily of the valley, in pans, is hard
to get perfect for Christmas, as the foli-
age produced is not near so good as can
be had later; still where plent.y of bot-
tom heat can be supplied, it is well to
grow a few pans, as they always fetch a
fair price, even if they are not quite so
good as seen later in the year. Pips
for this work should be selected; and,
when potted, plunge the pans in a bot-
tom heat of yO degrees and water twice
or three times a day. It put in at once
the plants should be read.v a tew days be-
fore the holidays and will be improved
by being put in a cooler house until sold.

Azaleas that are being forced should
have a light syringing every day ; if this
is neglected red spider will take such a
hold that the foliage will begin to drop
and the plants lose their beauty in a
very short time. Azaleas are not siich
great favorites for the Christinas holi-
da.vs. and only a limited number should
be brought into Howcr.

Now that Chhysanthe.mi'.mr are being
cleared away more atteiitii)n and space
can be given to stock coming along.
Lilies for Eastercan beputon the benches
and allowed to grow along with a mild
temperature. Fumigate at the first ap-
pearance of green fly; keep it (k)wn from
the lieginniug and there will be little
trouble with it.

Geraniums that have been crowded to-
gether since they were put into thumb
pots can also be gone over, cleaned and
spread out a little on the bench.

The SrocK Pla.nts of Colelis that were
lifted from outdoors, or those that were
rooted in the Full, should be in a warm
house and kept growing. Pot along as
required, for once the plants become pot
bound and lose their leaves, they make
poor subjects from which to take cut-
tings in the Spring.

Don't Leave the PelargonIu.ms in
sand too long after they are rooted; pot
into 2V2-inch pots and give them a
warmer house i han is given the ordinary
geranium. Green fly will bother some-
what, and fumigation is necessary to
keep the plants clean. Have them as
near the glass iis jiossibieand try to keep
them growing. No semi-dormant condi
tion must be allowed if first quality
plants are desired. Old plants mav be
shaken out; theballsieduced and po'tted
into smaller sized pots. Cut the stems
back into shape and start them in a gen-
tle heat. After the first watering little
more will be needed until thev begin to
break. A light syringing dailv will give
them about all that is needed' until that
time.

Nephrolepis Washingtoniensis.

Nephrolepis Washingtoniensis was
raised by J. H. Ley at N. Studer's
greenhouses, at Washington, D. C,
some eight years ago. It appeared in a
batch of seedlings which sprang from a
sowing of mixed spores of N. davaliio-
ides furcans, N. zollingeriana. and N.
tuberosa. On close examination it
would appear to be related to the so-
called N. davallioides furcans. which,
by the way, does not seem to be a
crested form of the species known as
davallioides, the name davallioides fur-
cans having been given probably as a
provisional one. In N. Washingtoni-
ensis we have what most people who
have grown it pronounce to be the best
of all the sword ferns for decorative
work. There are two forms, one having
black stems and drooping fronds and
leaflets; the other, more erect, greenish
stems, with very broad fronds of a
thick, leathery texture. In a cut state
the fronds can be used for a long time
without shrivelling, and the plants are
not by any means as easily damaged
as those of N. Bostoniensis. Both kinds
are quite as proliferous in the produc-
tion of stolons as the Boston fern, and
as soon as they become better known
they will give the Boston variety a
hard tussle for supremacy.

J. H. Ley submitted fronds of N.
Washingtoniensis to the authorities of
Kew Gardens some time ago, who pro-
nounced it a form of Nephrolepis splen-
dens which is included by Hooker in the
species N. acuba.

G. W. O.

[We are indebted to N. Studer. of
Washington, for the picture from which
our illustration is reproduced. — Ed.

PRIMROSES IVifA^?.

^^^"■"^^"^^^"^^^^^■^^ Per 100

Chinese, from li inch pots J1.50

Chlneee, from flats. tS.W per 1000 l.OO

Obconlca grandlflora. 4 Inch pots, In bud and bloom i.OO

Par(ret-ine-nut, Victoria, 2 inch pots 2.00

Forsei-ine-not. Large Clumps, ready for
benching for Winter bloom, 4.00

ORANGE FLORAL CO..

E. FUTEK, Mgr. WEST OKAM^E, N. J.

Uentlon the Florlsta' ExchaoRe when writing.

BARGAINS! BARGAINS!!

FOIS ONE WEEK I WILL PELL lOI'.
■J.'i PER CENT. LESS THAI, Lis.
PliKK. Wt'ST UAVE UOO.tl.

Pit 100
Cyclainer. j;ig:nnleuiif.-lcolorB.;iln.pot8 f6l0
C hiiiese I'l-iiiiroBes. 6varfl., 3lD, pote. ... 5.C0
FIoweriiiB Becoiiias,

viTy fiD'-. 20 varii-tli-9. 3 lDt;b pots 3 00

• 2 •• 2.00

Genisla. 4 Id. pots 600

mitfnoiiettp, AUen'8 and Macliet, 2 in. pots. 2 00

Itlrosolir., J vara . 2 In. potB 2.00

Rudbeckla. Golden Glow 3.00

Drncipna luilivina, 2 In pots, 16 In.hlgli.. 2.00

PETUNIAS, HEMOTROPES, ETC..

At regular prices.

Cash Willi order please.

GEORGE J. HUGHES, Berlin. N. J

Mention the Florlata' ETchange when writing.

SPECIAL SALE

For 14 Days Only.

CYCIjAWEN Persicuin !^plenden8 Glgan-
iriiiii. dnest strain In the world, m 4 true colors, well
set with liuds, from 3 in. pots. »7.110 perlWi; *65.00 per 1000;
our selection, mlxfcd. *6.(0 per 100; JSO.OO per 1000, out
of 4 In. putB, extra flne. In bud and bloom. J12.00 per 100.

CHINESE FKIiMK<»SE5i, filnped foliage.
Bnest market varieties, troni Hate, |1.50 per 100; from
2 In. pots. fl.T.'i per 100; from i"-.; In pots. JZ.fiO per liiO ;
from 3 In. pots, very Hdr. f J.OU per 100 ; Double White,
lied, and Single Blue. »5.ai per 100.

CINERARIAS llyb. Max, Grandiflora.
from flats, transplanted. $1.75 per 100.

N<»\V HEADY — Seedlings of Cyclamen
1*. M. Gigniiieuiii. In 4 true colors, transplanted
from flats. |.2.fjU a 100 ; $20,00 a 1000. Express prepaid.

AH the above warranted A No 1 Stock,

PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa.

Mention Uie Florists' Exchanre when wrltlnr.

GERANIUMS

ROOTED CUTTINGS.

Richard Brett, Beante Foltevlne,
Ml88 F. Perkins, Mrs. E. O. Hill,
Wonder, Ruy BlasB, Marguerite De
Layers, Mme. Bruant, $2U.l 0 per 1000;
2K in. pofs of the same, $30.(0 per 1000;
$3T25 per 100. S A. Nutt, La Favorite,
Jas. Garr, Double Grant, and sev-
eral other ftftnd bedders, $15 per 1000;
2H in. pots, $33.00 per 1000 ; 82.50 per lUO.

FUCHSIAS l^rp'er''?.*^:

Cash rauBt accompaisy all orders.

J. E.FELTHOUSEN, Schenectady, N.Y.

Mention the FlorlBtw' Kichangw when writing-

Nsw Yellow Baby Primrose

A mate to the Pink Itaby; we have the only
stock in theU.S.;perdoz., $1.20; $10perlUU.

New Geranium De Roo Mitting—

A cross between Cloth of Gold and S. A.
Ntitt, has yellow folinge and pure d >uble
scarlet bloom; SI 30 per df z.; $10 per 100.

New Geranium, Double Snowdrop—

The best indoor und heddioK' double white
Geranium to date; {I.3(JperdoB.; $10 per 100.

9n Uoui pAlaiie All named, all fancy bed-

lU new UOItiU^ der8;the2ifor$lor$4al00

New CDleus Little Gem-G™™H,'c''e''horde1

plant, very bushy, of pink variegations, 25c. ea.

THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., Morris, III.

Montlnn th« inorlstn* TCxchonsv when irrltlac

TOm-WBILE OIL SOOP

FOR SYRINGING

FOR WASHING

PLANTS, DOGS. GHIGKS

WE IP IHi GOODIESS

ALL SEEDSMEN
KEEP !T,

Deeember 2, 1899

The F'LOrists' Exchange.

1201

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THE GRAND
NEW ROSE

LIBERTY!

Won Highetit Honors Wherever
Shown.

The Finest Crimson Forcing
Rose of the Century.

Ml'

OST nearly approached by Meteor in color, but far
^ surpassing that standard variety in brilliancy
and purity of color, as well as in size and free-
dom of bloom, never showing any deformed, black or bull
heads, either in Winter or Summer. A remarkable keeper
when cut, keeping its brilliancy of color, without turning blue
or dropping its petals, as is the ease with Gen. Jacqueminot,
which it somewhat resembles.-

PRICES ARE AS FOLLOWS FOR A I STOCK.

Own Rooted Plants, in 2%
inch pots,

12 plants 60c. each.

25 " 50c. "

Grafted Plants, in 2% inch
pots.

12 plants 75c. each.

25 " 60c. "

I I hereby extend a
, cordial invitation
to all lovers of the
Queen of Flowers
to come and see
Liberty growing.

50

100

1000

.30c.
.25c.
.20c.

50
100

tiooo

.50c.
,.40c.
..35c.

Satisfactory refer-
ence or deposit from
all unknown corre-
epcDdeats.

E. G. ASMUS.West Hoboken, N.J. m^'-^fT:L^X:l'i;^:^i^.

vfmmHmfHmmmmmmmfm^mmmmmfm'mmmmfmmmmmi

Mpntinn th^ FlorlBt*' Exchanre when wrltlnr

STRONG
FIELD-
GROWN

CARNATIONS

HEALTHY
STOCK

Florn Hill Red Jacket Armazfndy

Price, *6.00 per 100.

Daybreak 11. d'Or Meieor

John Younu New York

Price, $5.00 per 100.
C. A. Dana McGowan Alaska

Price, HOO per 100.

ROSES.

Sonv. du Carnot

Meteor

Catherine Merinet

NipbeiOM

The Kride

Bon Sileue

Perle des Jardlns

i^ouv. de Wootton
K. A. Victoria
DucbesH ol Albany
HuHHel
BridesniRld
La France
Papa Goutier

From 3 Incti pots, |4.00 per 100.

CYCLAMEN GIGANTEllM.

From 3 inch polff.

" 3H

bud. SS.OO per 100
lO.OU "

HYDRANGEA OTAKSA.

From 4 inch potH..

.SS.no per 100
10.00
. l-i.W) •'
. l.'S.OO

NEW TRADE LIST ON APPLICATION.

WOOD BROS., Fishkill, N. Y.

Mention the Floriate' Exchange when writing.

STOCK PLANTS

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

At to cts. each, or $1.00 per doz.

The following varieties:
V. Morel. Mra. Kgan, Kentacky,

Mrs. Robinson, Pennsylvania,

Mrs. T. TliompgoD, Mutual Frlencl,

Mrs. H. L. WeekM,
Mayflower, F. Hardy, Golden Gate,

Mrs. C. H, Pierce, Major BonnafloD.

CARL E. TAUBE. Trenton, N. J.

MERCER FI.OKAl, (^O.

Mention th** H'tnr'-t^' Trvi-hftnp,. wh.-n wtI*i.^9

llllllllllillllllimi:

Ethel Crocker. I

Absolutely the best pink carnation E

ever offered the trade. Grown equally E

sueces-jfuliy by Messrs. Hill, Craig, and E

myself. You are not buyintf iton a vent- E

ure, but kninviOK ttiut it is not a success E

in one soil and u failure in another. E

In color, size, fragrance and stem it is E

just what the "storemen" want. E

In habit, constitution and freedom of E

bluom, it IS just what the grower wants, E

never out of crop from Sept. to July, E

more flowers to the eijuare foot than any E

other known variety, and practically ^

no seconds. With 18.000 stock plants to E

work from there is no danger of over- E

propagation, and you arc not asked to E

wait until planting out time for your E

cuttings, but can have them whenever E

wanted. Orders intrusted to me will E

have my personal attention, both in the E

selection of the cuttings and the fliling E

of the order. Price, per 100. 8ilO; E

25. »2 50; 1000. »75.O0; 2G0,*I8.75. E

HERR'S FA>SlESat«i4 per 1000 E

now, and a regular assortment of car- E

nations in a list ready Jan. let. c

ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. 1

liinifniiniiiiiniiininiiiniiiiiniiniiniiniiiiiiiiifiiiiiiiiiiiiiin

Mention the Florl.tB' Bxehan^e when wrtUns.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Paclflc, Berpmann, Qaeen, Preeldent Smith, Hen-
<lerson. Lager. Koblnaon. BonDaffon, Morel, Ivory (pink
an-l white), white aod yellow Monarch, per 12, 50 els, ;
per KiO, $4.U0, not 1i.-9b than 12 at thepe prices.

BEAirLlEU. Woodhaven, N, Y.
Mention the Florlats' Bxchan^e when writing

25,O0O Fine Rooted Runners

LADY CAMPBELL VIOLETS

15.00 per 1000. Sample free,

WILLIAM SWAYNE, Kennett Square, Pa.

Box -i-i^.

Mention the Florlit.' Exchange when wrltlns.

HARDY PINKS

Rooted Cuttlnps. Now Ready. 8 sorts as follows: Ber
Majesty, giant white; Alba Fimbriate, white, friDped;
Brunette, blnk, with maroon mftrklUKc: Earl of Carlisle,
varlegnted. maroon, rose and white; Jtitlette. cherry-
red, viirlegattd pfnk and while; Gertrude. white, maroon
markings; Laura Wllmer, pink with darker shadlnge.
fringed; May, beautiful flesh-pink, very fragrant.
*i III per luu. poBtpa d ; *8.(XI per l^hi, by exnresB Large;
Held-giown clumps. |5.0o a 100. Sailsf action guaranteed.

A. B. DAVIS & SON, Purcellville, Va.

Mention the Florlita' Exchange whe^n writioK

][{(J[EJ8 PnncessDl wales

Sti-ODg plant-s, $2.00 per 100.
Samples, 10 ets.

EVENDEN BROS.. Wllliamsport, Pa.

Mention the Florlatg' Exchange when wrltlag

3,000,000 VERBENAS

60 flaest named varleMi-g. Including our new
MAMMOTH WHITE WHS. McKINLEV.

The flnest white Verbrna grown.
Perfectly liealiby. Free from rust.

Kooted cuttings. 60 cts. per 100; $5 00 per 1000.

Plants, i;;J50per 100; $l!U 00 perlOOO.

Our Hat Is the choice from mllllone of seedllngB.

Send for Circular.

J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg. Pa.

Mention th« Floriata' ETckange when writing

GERANIUMS

A fine assortment, 2 Inch plants, S^2.f.O per 100.

IVY GERANIUM, g?o%?r"o''"''''"

Coleus, Ageratum, Etc., *-V"

A. J. BALDWIN, Newark, Ohio.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

To Plant After Early 'Mums

SMILAX.

For Easter trade, when all green is scarce.
Strong plants, from 2J^ in. pots, $^.60 per lUiL

VIOLETS.

EXTRA LARGE FIKLD-QROWN CLUMPS "F

Princess of Wales $8 00 per KH).

California $.5.iO per 100

These are well budded and will give imme-
diate returns.

CHRYSANTHbMUM STOCK.

All the leading standard sorts and novelties.
List of varieties and price on application.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich.

Mention the Ptorltta* Exchange when writing.

[ CARNATIONS ;

F. DORNER & SONS CO.

LA FAYETTE, IND.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

AMERICA

$5 per lOOi $40 per 1000.

Kooted Cuttings, Spring delivery. Place
your order at orce and get early struck cut-
tings. Also a full list of Commercial varieties
ot Carnations.

WM. MURPHY.

5ta. F., Cincinnati, O. Carnation Specialist.
Mention the FIorlBts' ExchAnge whtrU writing

CARNATION CUTTINGS

Orders now booked tor all fancy vari-
eties. All outtings guaranteed A 1.

CHICAGO CARNATION CO.,

Qreenhouses and Address, JOLIET, ILLS.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

Carnations. (luSerrforjaii

new and standard
varieties. If you want anything write us. All
informailoD cheerfully given. Field-grown
plants are sold.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

Stock plants of the leading and standard
sorts. Write for prices.

H. ^V CBE:r & SONS, Oakland , md .

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

GHBIHTIOII SEEDS

Specialists in pedigree seeds for winter
blooming. Contracts Solicited.

AMERICAN ROSE CO., Washington, D.C.

Mention tli« Florists' Exchange when writing

RellolropGanfllialvlaBoDiire

4 inch, $6.00 per hundred.

Ageratum, Princess Pauline, Parjs Daisies,
veilow and white. Heliotrope, beat varieties,
iJH in., $3.00 per 100.

Parlor Ivy, Glecboma Variegata, 2\i In.,
$3.60 per 100.

ROOTED CUTTINGS

Heliotrope, best varieties, Paris Daisies,
giant yellow and white, Parlor Ivy, Glechoma
Variegata, $1.00 per lOO.

Ageratum, Princess Pauline, $1.50 per 100.

Ageratum, blue and white, 75 cts. per 100.

A. MACKAY, Passaic, N.J.

Mention tb« Florists' Bzckanga when writing.

I

F YOV NEED ROSES

«Bd n« yoar list for prices.

THEC.A.REESERCO.

URBANA. OHIO,
vniolesale Rose Oro'wera.

Wpntivjfi irif fioriMts' Kxchange when writing.

3H-in. 3H-in.

Per 100 FerliO

$3.50 $4.00

Finest Forcin; Roses

A Iso Soupert, Hermosa, DeGraw, Kruger and
a full line of roses from 2J^-inch pots, at low
prices. Send for prices. Cash with Order.

Asparagus Plumosus Nanus and Sprengeri,

3!^ Inch pota, strong plants, at $5.00 per 100.

THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

S ROBT. CRAia k SON, S

s tosES, pgiins, giotons, ;

5 ...CARNATIONS.. j[

■ and Novcltlei In Decorative Plants, ■

2 Market and 49th sit , PHILitDELPHIA, PA. J
Mention ttie Florists' Eichange when writing.

ROSES=For Spring Blooming.

'I'hr proper sorts t'lotlilliJeSoupiTt, Gcn'l Jacqiifuiiiiut,
Cuii. die Alps. Ooq, dee Blanches. La France. 'Lc, flne

1 and;; year field-grown plants, aul table for 5 Id, pot, 5c.
CIjEMATIS Yirginiaiin. flnest Anerlcan

f:ilniher. swret-HceDted email white Howir. 2 year,
Btrong, 3 cts. Lar^e-flowered Clematis, for
forcing, purple and white, flne plants, 5 In. pots, at 18c.;

2 year, flelilgrown plants, at same priee. Packing free.

W. H. SALTER, Rochester, N Y.

Mention the Florists' Eichangg when writing.

This will be
the cry when the
plants are all
sold. . . .

Give \Js
Liberty

ORDER AT ONCE. . . .

ROBT. SCOTT & SON,

Sharon Hill, Del. Co., Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

SPECIAL NOTICE

The unprecedented demand
for the new and beautiful

ROSE LIBERTY

Has made it necessary for us to announce all
stock for March delivery has been sold and
orders hereafter will be taken and filled in
their order of receipt, until further notice.
To be sure of any of this str ok for April and
May delivery it will be necessary to order early.
One quarter of the stock is controlled by us
and no one has authority to sell in the New
England States except by our permission.
Prices are as follows: Best stock grown.
Own rooted Plants, S^ In. pots.

12 plants 60 cts. each.

25 " 60

60 " 30 •■

ino " 25

ItOO " 20

Grafted Plants, SH In. pots.
plants

li
25 ■

no

1000

75 cts. each.

60

50

41

33

EDMUNDM.WOOOJCO.,Natick,Mass.

Near BOSTON.
MantloD tha Floriata' Bxchanga when wrltliMC-

1202

The Florists' ExcHKNce.

POUNDED IN 1888.

Exclusivtiy a Trade Paper.

■nt«r<d at Ntvt Fork Post Office ai Second 01ai«i(att«»
Publlthed EVERY SATURDAY by

I I OElJiNlllREPTfi.HHDPUB,CO.LTD.,

2, 4, 6, 8 Duane St., New York.
P.O. Box, 1697. Telephone 1854 John

BBOISTEBED CABLE ADDBE8S :
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SUBSCRIPTIONS:

■ 1.00 per year to United States, Canada and
Mexico. S2.00 per year to foreign ooun-
triea in postal union. Payable In advance.

ADVERTISEMENTS!

Copy must reach this office not later than
Thursday In order to secure Insertion in Issue
of the following Saturday. ,,,„„.

Bate, »1.00 per Inofc. Special poaitloM
extia. Discounts on contracts of one month

'"orde^ra'f rom unknown parties must be accom-
panied by cash or satisfactory references.

Contents.

An Incompleted Book .
Briefs roR Bdsy Florists .
Catalogdes Received .
Changes IN BcsiNKsa .

Chrybanthemdms;

Artistic Varieiies— Zaia (Ulus.) .
Galveston (i'el.) Fair . . • •
SociHty of America, Committees
Work '

CORREoPdNDENCE:

The Help Problem. Hardiness of Vic-
toria regia. Waterproot Paper .

Hints and Helps

Insecticide. A New

Men We Meet. The ;

Walter F. Sheridan (Portrait).

NEPBROLEPIS WA8BINGTONIEN81S(lilUS.).

Notes by the Way

NoRt-ERY Department

OOM Padl as aGahdener . . . .

Pamphlets Keceived

Plants and Flowers , • • • ■

QDBbTION Bo.\

KosE Gnnss AN Teplitz . . . .

Seed Trade Report

S. A. F. Plant Kegistration

Soda and Potasb

Trade Notes:

New V'ork, Paterson, Philadelphia, .

Cbicago

Cleveland, St. Louis

Boston •

Miami. Fia., Newport, K.
burg, St. Josepb

Cincinnati, Tairytown

1205

1200

1196

. 12u3

1204
1204

1203

Pitls-

12C6
1200

lite

1205
1310
12C9
1197
1203
1202
1203
1205
1205
1197
12u2
1202

1198
1.99
1207
12u9

1212
1214

PAMPHLETS RECEIVED.

Hot Bedh A.Nii ('oi,ii Framish ior the
South. By McDuff Simpson, Bryun, Tex.
Price 15c."— In tbis ijumplilet the author
tells how to construct and manage hot-
beds and cold frames, cheaply, in the
South. For a covering he recommends
"nine-quarter heavy unbleached sheet-
ing " Cultural Instructions for the lais-
ing of tomatoes, egg plants, peppers,
watermelons, cucumbers and cantaloupes
are furnished.

S. A. F. Proceedlngfs.

The proceedings of the Detroit Conven-
tion liavenow ijeen issued by the secre-
tary. In addition to the papers and a
full'stenographic report of the transac-
tions, the pamphlet contains very Impor-
tantlists of plants inti-oduced in Ameilca
during the current year. A rejiort of
the American Carnation Society's August
meeting, and of that of the Chrysanthe-
mum Society of Ameiica are also em-
bodied, as well as the annual reportofthe
Florists' Hail Association. .Vii inde.\
and list of inemljeis are likewise included.
Aside from the practical nature of the
various essays and reports, as a work of
reference the pamphlet is invaluable,
being in itself well worth the member-
ship fee.

One of the cutest things in the way of
an advertising novelty that has come to
our desk is • 'J'lie old oaken Imcket" rep-
resentation now being distriliuted by
Wm. Klliott .Sc Sons, .New York City. The
background is a rural scene, with farm
house, poultry, etc., and one draws from
the "bucket that hangs in the well,' a
circular setting forth "a bucketful of
good things for Christmas decorations."

Soda and Potasb.

We arc in leceipt of a pamphlet issued
by Andrew H. Ward, of Boston, contain-
ing a correspondence had between that
gentleman and Prof. W. P. Brooks, of
Mass. .\k'1 College at .Vmherst, arising out
of a lecture delivered by Mr. Ward before
the Boston GardcLers and Florists' Club
on November 1, 1898, on "The Cse of
Chemical Fertilizers, " to some of the
statements in which Professor Brooks
took exception, with special reference to
Mr. Ward's assertion that soda can re-
place potash in plant culture. We sub-
mitted the pamphlet to Professor Wheeler,
of the llhode Island Experiment Station,
asking him to send us a critical review
of the whole mattei-, which he has kindly
done as under:

expp;riment station accuracy.

This pamphlet opens with a "fore-
word " bv Mr. Ward, in which he properly
c.ills attention to the desirability of cor-
rect appreciation on the part of the agri-
cultural community " of the relation of
soda toplantfood." Everyone will agree
with his statement that, "If it can be
substituted for the expensive potash
salts, it would be of immense advantage
to the farmer," provided this can be done
economicallv. Mr. Ward's subsequent
intimation that a portion of the agricul-
tural press may be biased on account of
the advertising done in their papers by
the (ierman Potash Syndicate is doubt-
less not justified by facts.

Since the publication of certain results
by Profs. Atterberg(Deut.landw. Presse,
l.S!)l, No. 102) and P. Wagner (Die
Stickstoffdiingung der landwirthi-chaft.
Kulturpflanzen, Berlin, 18i>2), it may be
questioned if any n ell-informed agricul-
tural chemists in our State Experiment
Stations have denied the possibility of
the substitution of some of the potash
Ijy soda in the production of plants,
tliough even in the latest foreign contri-
bution, which contains, perhaps, the most
complete rfsumf on the subject which
has recentlv appeared (Journalfiir Land-
wirthschaft 27, 1899, pp. 49-S-t), Dr.
M. Stahl-Schroder concludes that " soda
cannot replace that portion of the pot-
ash in plants which is necessary to the
building up of the organic substance."
It must be obvious that in the absence
of personal experience the only ciiterion
by which scientists can judge of such
matters at any particular time is by the
preponderance of evidence at hand, and
in view of the apparently conflicting re-
sults of the later investigations, it seems
to remain an open question whether or
not this latest conclusion arrived at by
Stahl-Schriider is correct. The further
comments in the "fore word" are of a
purely personal character and have no
bearing upon the question.

One point in the subsequent correspon-
dence which has been made particulaiiy
prominent by Mr. Ward is the question
of the amount of soda contained in sodi-
um nitrate. This correspondence brings
out the fact that Prof. Brooks, who, by
the way, is a teacher of agriculture and
not by profession an agricultural chem-
ist, made a mistake in his chemical cal-
culations, which he subseiiuently frankly
acknowledged. The correspondence
shows that no responsibility for inaccu-
racy of statement attaches to Prof.
Goessmann, the well-known agricultural
chemist. Mr. Ward apparently makes
use of this error in the formula for soda
as used by Prof. Brooks, and that the
amount of soda has not always been de-
termined in all the manures the station
has examined, for the purpose of making
it appear that the experiment stations
are inaccurate and not to be relied uiion,
an argument savoring, jierhaps, more of
court room tactics than of impartial sci-
entiHc criticism and certainly a piece of
evidence hardly sufficient in the eyes of
an impartial jury to prove the point that
he would make.

In Mr. Wards letter of March 28, he
would, as just mentioned, make it ap-
pear that the Hatch Experiment Mation
was inaccui'ate and misleading the farm-
ing community liecausc, in the case of
certain substances, which were analyzed
there, and which were known to contain
soda, the soda was not determined. Car-
rying out this logic nearly all of the
analyses of feeding stuffs, as well as of
manures, which are niiide In the civilized
world, could be declared misleading, since
it is but seldom that each and every in-
gredient, which might serve as animal
or plautfood,eltherdirectlyor indirectly,
is determined quantitatively. The fact
that the amounts of calcium carbonate.

or of magnesium carbonate, are not de-
termined in every sample of wood ashes,
even though thev are essential to plant
production and deficient in certain soils,
cannot be looked upon as inaccuracu s or
as misleading. The means at disposal
for making analyses at the stations are
limited and frequently, of necessity, only
such determinations are made as may be
particularly requested by parties sending
the material, or only such int;ndiciit.-< as

have a particular bearing ui the sjjc-

cial subject under investigation. That
potash is usually determined, and soda
not, is due to the greater importance of
potash as a manurial element. In sup-
port of this as a fact, I will cite from the
experiments that have been conducted
continuouslv at the Khode Island Agri-
cultural Experiment Station, Ijeginning
with the year 1894. (Seeanniial reports
of the Rhode Island Agricultural ICxperi-
ment Station from 1894-18',i'.i iuchisive).
Particularly in 1897, 1898 and 1899,
the inferiority of the crops where soda
was employed without potash was most
striking in comparison with those where
potash was applied withoutsoda. These
experiments are a matter of record in
public print, while the details of experi-
ments proving the contrary, on the part
of Mr. Ward, have not come to the
writer's notice. If soda could perform
all of the functions of potash and be fully
substituted for it, then there would be
every reason for determining its amount
in manures as frequently as in the case of
potash. Since no rehable observations
are on record proving such to be the
case, the extraordinary claim which Mr.
Ward would make against the Hatch
Station does not seem to be warranted
by the facts.

".\gain (p. 21),inspeaking of the 10 per
cent, of potash which he says it is now
claimed should be present in a fertilizer
for certain crops, he says: "Usually a
muriate is used, at 41/2 cents a pound,
which is $9; muriate of soda, which is
just as good at flve-eighths of a cent a
pound is but $1.25, a difference of $7.75
in cost per ton, when soda, instead of
potash, is UFed." The Rhode Island ex-
periments show exactly the contrai-j', or
that muriate of potash, with a variety
of crops, has been far superiorto muriate
of soda (common salt). The Rhode
Island data upset Mr. Ward's calcula-
tions, by which he reckons soda to be as
valuable as potash, and hopes to show
that nitrogen as nitrate of soda actually
costs but two cents per pound.

The soil of the Rhode Island Experi-
ment Station farm is of granitic origin,
011c constitutciit of tlir original granite
nn-k bring a fc!ds|i;ir wliii-ii contains a
liigli iJiTceiitagc of potash, and yet com-
mon salt (sodium chloride) has actually
proved to be strikingly inferior in its
action to muriate of potash (potassium
chloride). The same is true of soda as
sodium carbonate (soda ash), when com-
pared with potash as potassium carbon-
ate, and yet Mr. Ward a.sserts (p. i;j)
that "as our granite soils contain so
much pota.sh, it would appear that to
add soda would be better than to add
potash, to the generality of our soils, to
produce the best results on our crops."
It is to be regretted that the data which
have led Mr. Ward to these cimclusions
so manifestly antagonistic to the actual
experimental observations, which have
been cited, have never been published.

Mr. Ward's claim that carbonate of
soda may exert a beneficial influence
upon sour soils has been most strikingly
demonstrated as correct at the Rliod'e
Island .Station, yet notwithstanding
these facts, lime (air, or water slakccl) is
much cheaper, better and more durable,
and it, too, liberates large quantities of
phosphoric acid (see Annual Report
Rhode I.>iland Experiment Station for
1897 and 1898), a jiointMr.Ward claims
for carbonate of soda in connection with
" Iihosphate of iron, such as is f<iund in
the soil."

It is a fact universally recognized tliat
.1 given amount of nitrogen, as nitrate of
soda, will usually produce a greater yield
of beets than a like amount in the form
of sulphate of ammonia; while with cer-
tain : ther plants, such striking diffei--
enccs do not occur. While it is ti-ue that
some nitrogen may be lost from the sul-
phate of ammonia during the transfor-
mation of the nitrogen into nitric acid
within the soil, nevertheless the chief dif-
ference must probably be attributed to a
physical improvement of the soil, to the
alkaline tendency of the residual soda of
the nitrate of soda, or to a direct or indi-
rect manurial action of the soda, or per-
haps in certain instances to all of these
combined. In the experiments at A mher.st
Mass., (p. 15), cited by Mr. Ward, the sup-
eriority of the nitrate of soda ascompar-
ed with sulphate of ammonia mav well
have been due, in a considerable part to

the acidity of the soil, since the writer
once had occasion to test certain soils of
the Station farm at ,\mheist which, as
■well as some soil employed in the green-
house where similar data were obtained,
were decidedly acid. A similar result,
doubtless due to the same cause, was
also noticed by the writer in 1899 in ex-
periments conducted at the Storr's Sta-
tion, Conn., for a series of years by Prof.
Phelps.

There is muchintbe agricultural litera-
ture to justify the statement that for
certain crops and certain soil the soda of
nitrate of soda may perform certain bene-
ficial functions, particularly where .sul-
phate of ammonia, acid jihosphate and
commercial potash salts are used.

Notwithstanding the fact that soda in
the absence of an artificial potash supply
has proved inferior to potash, when used
under like conditions, the extensive expe-
riments at the Rhode Island Station
have shown beyond a question that
when the natural and artificial supply of
immediately as.similable potash is largely
reduced, the soda increases materially the
yield of certain crops. Whether this ac-
tion of the soda has been due to its hber-
ating potash or other manurial ingredi-
ents from the soil itself, or to an action
as a direct manure, cannot be stated
until the analysis of the crops, now in
progress, lias been completed. At all
events it remains to be shown that
the yield of crops will not be reduced
enough in the process to offset the
advantage derived in replacing some of
the potash in our manures by soda. It
then remains to ascertain for what
plants and upon what soils such a .sub-
stitution of the soda would be profitable,
since it is probable that not all soils nor
all crops could be treated alike in this
respect.

It matters not so much economically
whether or not, from a. scientific stand-
point, soda can, in a limited degree, per-
form the function Itself of a direct plant
food, as it does whether there are soils
and crops where some of the artificial
potash supply can be profitably replaced
by soda. While in many essentials and
v\'ithiu given limitations Mr. Ward's opin-
ions are undoubtedly correct, he is so
much of an advocate of soda, that as has
been pointed out in his mathematical lal-
culations and his remarks on granitic
soils, he goes in some particulars, per-
haps induced only by the heat of argu-
ment, beyond the point that seems to bo
upheld by the consensus of careful scien-
tific observations on record. The writer
would not measure him by the yard
stick, which he somewhat mercilessly ap-
plies to Prof. Brooks, and condemn all
he says, because he may have made a
mistake in some particulars and have
gone too far in some of his conclusions
and recommendations. He would, how-
ever, earnestly caution agiiculturista
about being led to the limit of believing
that they can better afford to use soda
than pota.sh. in the face of overwhelming
evidence to the contrary, and would
further suggest that they bear in mind
that even the use of some soda in place
of a portion of the potash cannot always
be safely followed, until more is known
of the particular adaptability of various
plants to this treatment, and until one is
in position to know by an examination
of the particular soil whether it gives
evidence of responding economically in
the case of such a procedure. It is to be
hoped that lioth parties to the discussion
will lend their energies, less to a futile
battle of words than to the task of ascer-
taining to what extent, for different
clas.'ies of soils and crops, soda may re-
place potash in our systems of manuring
but while awaiting the solution of these
scientifically and practically important
problems, let our agriculturists hold fast
to potash as their mainstay, with an eye
ever open to such possibilities for soda,
in special cases, as may be demonstrated
from time to time 'by actu.il investiga-
tions. II. J. Wheeler.

Rhode Island Experiment Station
Chemical Division, Kingston. R. I.

Society of American Florists.

department of plant keoistkation.
Conard ,& .lones Co., West Grove, Pa.,
register canna "Olympla." Height 2V2
to 3 feet; foliage green; spike erect, nied
iuni to large; flowers medium size, pink-
isli violet purple, showing bluish tinge
later. Wm. J. Stewakt, Secretary

The F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, N.
y., have purchased the entire stock ol
that grand chrysanthemum Col. D. Ap-
pleton. The average scaling of this
variety before the various committees ol
the C. S. A. during the present season )a
92.3 points as a commercial sort.

December 2, 1899.

The F=i-orists' Exchkngb.

120b

Oom Paul as a Gardener,

Oom I'aiil Kriiger has inlierited from
his forefathers a love for floriculture.
Strange to say, he cares little for tulips,
lees, in fact, than for any other (lowers,
perhaps because the South African cli-
mate is scarcely suited to the develop-
ment of these gorgeous bulbs. He does
not dislike all bulbous plants, however,
for the daffodil is one of his favorites.
For many years he has imported nar-
cissi bulbs from Europe, but alas, he
cannot make them grow. Oom Paul has
conseiiuentiy announced with due grav-
ity that he has given up the narcissus,
which is probatJly eciuivalent to saying
that it cannot be grown in .South Africa
with success. To one accustomed to
imagining this obstinaiely powerful Boer
as ever subjugating or resisting some
one or something, it will be strange to
picture him as having trowel in hand,
fussing with loam in flower-pots and
watching the seeds sprout. Uis phlox
garden is the pride of Pretoria, and every
morning early when the good burghers
drop into the E.xecutive Mansion, they
find their I'resiilent sitting or standing
by a table which invariably bears four
vases of these flowers, red, white and
pink, in outlandish contrast with the
bottlegreen table cover resembling an
immigrant's scarf, and occasionally some
visitor will be honored with a boutou-
niere of white and red flecked phlox.
There is onecolor that Oom Paul cannot
abide in his garden, and that is purple,
and if such a flower of that hue chances
to intrude he willcast it out as if it were
a rank weed.

When Kriiger is not fussing about his
trees heis attending to the potted plants,
which are his especial delight. He has
many of them in variously shaped re-
ceptacles, most of which are of tin. Even
the tomato can is made use of, as several
ivy vines just being trained go to show.
When one steps on to the piazza of Oom
Paul's cottage, he encounters long rows
of shelves laden with potted plants. Red
geraniums are especial favorites, and he
always points to each new budding stalk
with pride. Azaleas of some size bloom
about the house in their season, and in
the early Spring one may see a box of
sprouts as carefully tended as an occu-
pied cradle. Oom Paul's eldest living son
inherits his father's loveforalraostevery-
thing, but plant-culture has never taken
his fancy.

It is related that an Englishman who
had traveled in the Transvaal had
learned of Oom Paul's fancy for plants,
and played the practical joke of sending
him some seeds of the obnoxious Rusnian
thistle, which has become the pest of the
farmers of Euiope. Oom Paul was
pleased with the stranger's courtesy and
immediately jilanted the seed, not know-
ing what it was. Only one seed sprouted
and then died a melancholy death.
Thereupon, in all innocence, and not to
be baulked iu his attempt to grow any-
thing, he wrote and asked the courteous
stranger for more of the seed. — N. Y.
Evening Sun.

tiriety scaled

Chrysanthemum Committees' Work.

NOVEMUEK, 25.

CiiicAuo. — Four entries were made by
Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich., on
Saturday last. Stellata (H. L. Sunder-
bruch X Modesto): cuttings June 20;
height 3 feet ; terminal taken October 20,
cut November 21; color bright golden
yellow, with incurved center; outer flor-
ets reflexed, which are three-eighths of an
inch wide; center whorled. A very strik-
ing flower of immense size, 10 inches
across; stem rather weak for the size of
flower. White ;.\lajor Bonnaffon (Mrs.
H. Robinson X Mrs. H. McK. Twombley )
a counterpart of its uamesake, except in
color, with good stem and foliage. In-
tensity (Oakland X George W. t'hilds), a
clear red medium-sized flower, very full;
looks as if it would find a place. Pluma,
ostrich plume; color creamy pink, on
style of I'.onnaffon. Ess.

New York. — Before the Chrysanthe-
mum < ommitteelast Saturday there were
three varieties, sent by Nathan Smith &
Son, Adrian, Mich. This was the last
day of the committee's work for this
year, and the only day on which a pink
variety has been shown. Pluma, the
pink one referred to, Is very hirsute in its
appearance, resembling Mrs. A. Hardy,
except in color, being a light pink. It
scored 80 points. The parents are Fran-
ces B. Hayes and White .Swan.

White .Major Bonnaffon is the result of a
cross between Mrs. H. Robinson and
Mrs. McK. Twombly, and is well named,
resembling the yellow Major in every-

thing except color. Tills
■S'.t points.

The cream of the exhibits (jf tlie seasijn.
howev(^r, was seen in Stelleta, a large
.la]iancBi', soft yellow colon d variety
that scored '.15 points. This is a perfect
.lapaneae in type, extremely large, and is
the offspring of H. L. Sunderbruch and
Modesto.

November 25, 1899.

New York.— Nathan Smith & Son,
.\drian, Mich., exhibited the following
three varieties; Stelleta, a rich yellow
.Japanese variety; scored, both scales,
'.»5 points. White Bonnaffon, a white
incurved; scored, commercial scale, 8!i
points. Pluma, a light pink hairy
incurved Japanese; scored, commercial
scale, 80 points.

BosTO.N. — The following three vari-
eties were exhibited by Nathan Smith i^:
.Son: Pluma; scored, exhibition scale, SG
points; Lavender Queen, a deep laven-
der pink variety of the Japanese reflexed
type; scored, commercial scale, 1*2; ex-
hibition scale, 95 points. Intensity, a
crimson Japanese variety ; scored, com-
mercial scale, 94; exhibition scale, 90
points.

Philadelphia. — Edward Salyer, Wil-
kes-Barre, Pa., exhibited Mrs. Edward
Salyer, a white Japanese incurved, which
scored, commercial scale, 89; exhibition
scale, 87 points. The following were
shown by Nathan Smith & Son: White
Bonnaffon ; scored, commercial scale, 89
points. .Stelleta; scored, both scales, 8.8
points. Lavender Queen ; scored, com-
mercial scale, 83 points; exhibition
scale, 82 points. Intensity ; scored,
commercial scale, 87; exhibition scale, 82
points. Pluma; scored, commercial, 86;
exhibition scale, 85 points.

Cincinnati. — Mrs. J.G.Robinson, Santa
Clara, Cal., exhibited Margaret Enright,
Japanese, white shaded lemon; scored,
commercial scale, 89 points.

Chicago. — Nathan Smith & Son ex-
hibited the following: Intensity: scored,
exhibition scale, 82 points. Pluma;
scored, exhibition scale, 83 points. White
Bonafton ; scored, commercial scale, 85
points. Stelleta; scored, commercial
scale, 92 points.

Elmer D. Smith, Sec'y.

As has been announced, Saturday was
the last date tor regular meetings of the
C. S. A Committees.

To provide for late seedlings it has
been the custom to meet on Saturdays
when requested. Those having late
blooms to show canarrangefor a special
meeting by addressing the chairmen of
the committees as follows :

\. H. Fewkes, Newton Highlands,
Mass.

Eugene Dailledouze, Flatbush, L. I.,
N. Y.

A, B. Cartledge, lol-lChestnut street,
Philadelphia, Pa.

R. WiTTERSTAETTER.Sedamsvllle, Ohio

Jas. Hartshokne, Jollet, III.

Notice should be given the chairmen at
least two days before the flowers are to
be shown.

Elmer D. Smith.

AniLENE, Tex. — J. N. Wilson is prepar-
ing to put iu a full Hue of nursery and
greenhouse stock, and will build a green-
house.

Flushing, N. Y. — George Halst has
opened a flower store at 9 Main street.

Reading, Pa.— E. I. Barnett has pur-
chased the good-will, stock and property
of S. H. Hinnershots. There are 16
greenhouses. The purchaser will make
some improvements, and continue the
business.

Otto Schubert— Otto Swartz.

Any information concerning a man
known under one or the other of above
names will be greatly appreciated if at
once telegraphed to Nicholas Amos, of
Crestline, Ohio ; Dr. Henry Messner, of
Bucyrus, Ohio, or Frank Miller, Mayor
of Crestline. Otto Schubert is described
as a man of about 40 years of age, height
about 5ft. 6in., sandy complexion, hair
gray and sandy mixed, short and thin,
very light blue gray eyes, the left eyeball
slightly everted, bad teeth, and Is per-
haps without a mustache. He Is very
active, quick and jerky in movement and

speech ; speaks good German, but broken
Knglisli. When last seen wore a gray
suit, a light gray overcoat witli brown
velvet (oll.'ir, browu stiff hat and black
shoes. He carried a large tan valise,
wliich no doubt contained a black suit
and black soft hat, which he took with
him. He Is an inveterate smoker.

PLOHTS Ei FLOWERS.

Seedling Carnation, No. 11-99.— We
have received from H. Weber & Sons,
Oakland, Md., a tew blooms of the new
seedling carnation. No. 11-99 The color
is a beautiful pink, something of the
shade of Mrs. .James Dean but lighter.
It is a large, well-formed flower, averag-
ing a good 3 inches, and is carried on
long, stout stem, with excellent calyx.
This is the variety that carried oft the
Craig Cup at the recentshow in Philadel-
phia for the best American seedling not
dissciriiiiatcd, the three judges being
unntiiniiHi.^ in their decision. This varie-
ty lias, (lniiljtle.ss, a grand future.

Index of Advertisements.

PLANTS, SEEDS,
BULBS, FLOWERS.

Acalypha 1199

Acroatichum 1208

Agaves 1208

Ageratum 1199-1201

Allium 1194

Altemantheraa 1199

Alyesum 1199

Ampelopsis 1195-97

Auanassa 1208

AnemoneB 1199-94

Antbericum 1196-99

Araucarlas 1199-1208

Aristolocbia 1199

Asparaga8..1193-»6-96-99

-1201-08-11

Asters 1194-96-96

Azaleas . . 1 196-97-99-1 208
Begonias 1196-99-1200-08

BioU 1208

Bougainvilleas 1208

Browallia 1193

Bulbs (not apeotflcal-

ly named) 1194-1208-16

Oaladlums 1208

Callas 1193-94-9.'i-99

Oannas 1197-12 '8

Oarei 1196

OarnatiODs 1193-96-97

-1199-12 1-11

Chlonodota 1194

Ohrysantbemume ... 1199

-1201-11

Cinerarias 1 199-1200

Olematls. 1195-97-99-12 il

Coleas 1199-1200-01

Columbine 1196

Cosmos 1195-96

Crinoms 1208

Crocus 1194-96

Orotons 1201

Cut Flowers 1210-11

Oyolamenll94-99-1200-01

-1208

Cyperus 1196

Dahlias 1199

Daisies 1199-1201

Deutzla 1197-1216

Dielvtra 1197-99

Dracsnas. . .1199-1200-08

Ericas 1208

Ferns . .1194-96-96-97-99

-1208

Feverfew 1199

Flcus . . . .1196-97-99-1208

Freesia 1194

Fuchsias 1199-1200

Galai 1194-1207-16

Genista 1200

Geraniums. 1193-99-1200

-1201

Gladiolus 1193-96

Glecboma l2ol

Gloxinias 1195

Grasses 1196-96

Heliotrope.. 1199-1200-01

Uemerocallis 119:i

Herbaceous Plants.. 1197

Hollyhocks 1196

Hyacinths... 1193-94-96
Hydrangeas.1197-99-12 II

Impatlens 1199

Iris 1193

Ivy 12 1-16

Lilacs 1197

Lilies 1193-94-95-97

Manettla 1199

Maranta 1196

Mignonette . . .1194-96-99

-1200

Monlbretias 1193

Mushroom Spawn . . 1195

-1216
Myosotis .. .1199-1200-16

Narcissus 1193 94-96

Orange 1196-1208

Orchids 1208-11

Pffionlas 1196-97

Palms. .1194-96-96-97-99

-1211-08-16

Pansies 1194-99

Peach Seed 1197

Pelargoninma. . 1193-1208

Peperomias 1208

Petunias 1199 1200

Poinsettias 1208

Poppy 1196

Primulas 1193-94-96

-1199-1200-08

Privet 1196-97-99

Banunculus 1193

Rhododendrons. .1197-99
Roses. . . . 1196-97-99-1201

Rudbecbla 1200

Russellas 1193

Salvia 1196-99-1201

Seeds (not specifi-
cally named). . .1194-96
-1216
Shrubs (not sped

flcaUy named)..1195-97
Small Fruits. 1197-99
Smilai. . . 1195-99-1201-11

Snowdrop 1194

Splraaas. . . . 1193-94-95-97

Stocks 1199

Sweet Peas 1195-96

TlUandsia 1208

Trees. . . 1196-96-97-1218

Tropfflolum 1193

Tulips 1193-94-95

Vegetables .... 1 194-96-97
Verbenas . . .1196-99-1201

Viburnum 1197

Vmcas 1197-99

Vines (not specifi-
cally named) ..1196-97

Violets 12U1-16

Wistaria 1199

Zamias 1203

MISCELLANEOUS

Auctions 1210-16

Baskets 1211-16

Board of Trade 1213

BoUers , .1198-1214-16-16

Books 129

Boies 1213

Business Opportuni-
ties 1198

Out Flowers 1210-11

Decorative Greenery

etc 1194-I'.i07-ll-16

PertlHzers.. 1199-1212-13
Florists' Letters.... 1213
Florists' Supplies ... 1210

-1211-13-16
Flower Pots, Vases,

Tubs etc. ...1210-13-16
Fruit and Flower

Plates 1197

Glass 1212-14-16

Glazing Points 1214

GreenbouseCon-

struction.... 1214-16-16
Greenhouse Indica

tor 1215

Greenhouse Lumberl214

-1216

Gutters 1214

Hail Insurance 1213

Hose 1213-16

Insecticides.. 1194-96-99

-120-06-12-13-16

Mastica 1214

MeUl De8igns..ll94-1216

Moss 1194-1211-16

Newspapers 12 9

Notice 1212

Peat 1211

Pipes, Joints and

Valves 1214-15

Printing 1212

Pumps 1216

Putty 1216

Sale or Bent 1198

Sash 1212-14-15

Seed Packets 1197

Slakes SSupports ..1213

Stationery 1212-13

Tags 1212

Tile 1216-16

Tools, Implements

etc 1214

Tying Material 1213

Ventilators 1214-16

Wagon Heater .. ..1214

Wants 1198

Wire 1213

Wire Designs. 1210-11-13

Index of Advertisers.

Allen J K 1210

Allen WS 1210

Am Gardening. 1209

Am Rose C.) 12'1

Aschmauo G... 1199-1212

48I1HM EG 1201

Ba.li-r .1 1208

Baker W J 1211

Baldwin A J 1201

Barrow J G & Co 1207

Barteldes & Co.. .1194-96
Bassett 4 WashburDlJll
Bayersdorfer H & O012I6

BeauUeu H 1201

Becker Fred 0 1208

Beckert WO 1216

Berckmans P J Co. .1208

BergerH H *0o 1196

Bernard Son 1194

BemingHO 1211

Black Ohas 1197

Blanc A & Co 1216

Blauvelt & Outtmanl21o
Bobbink & Atkins. ..1196

Bock W A 1196

Boston Letter Oo. ... 1213

BragueL B 1216

Brockway-HmithCorl214

Brown 0 E 12ii7

Brown P 1199

Burpee W A&00...1195

Bussing W D 1199

ByerBros 1196

Oarmody J D 1214

Cefrey LetterCo... 1213
Chicago Carnation

Co 1201

Chinnlck W J 1197

Oleary & Co 1216

Olncas&Boddlngton

Oo 1193

Oonard & Jones Co.. 1199

Cottage Gardens 1193

Oowen'sN Sons 1212

Cox Seed Co 1194

Oralg Bobt « Son . . .1201

Crowl Fern Co 1207

Cunningham J. H ..1199
OutFlowerEichangel210

Davis A B & Son 1201

Dayton Paper Nov Ool21;i

Dean Boiler Co 1216

Deutsche Gartner

Zeltung 1209

Dletsch A &O0 1216

Dillon JL laol

Dingee & Oonard Oo,1197
Domer F & Sons O0.I201

Dreer Hy A 1214

Damont JiOo ..1211

Duncan M 0 1196

Edwards Si Docker.. 1213

EhretF 1211

ElseleO 1216

Elsele JG 12»8

Elizabeth NnrseryOol 195

Elliott J L Iil2

ElllottWm& Sons. . .1194

Elliott W H 1211

Ellwanger & Barry. .1 197

Emmans Geo M 1208

Evenden Bros 1201

Faust HO & 001194-1213

Felthousen JE 120 1

P & F Nurseries . ..1197
Florist Hall As8'n...l213

Florist Pub Co 1209

Foster LH 1208

Galvln TF 1193

Garland O M 1214

Germain Fruit Co.. .1194
German Kali Works.1213

Gibbons H W 1214

GibUn&Oo 1214

Gorton&Lldgerwood

Oo, 1216

Greene i UnderhllUlOO

QunlherWH 1210

Harris O A & Oo 1199

HartM A, 1210

HarltordHB 12.i7

Heiss J B 1208

HenneckeO Co 1213

Herr AM 1201-13

Herrmann A 1216

Hesser W J 1208

Hews AH &Co 1213

Hicks k Orawbuok..I210

HllflngerBros 1213

HUIEG k Co 1211

HippardE .1215

Hitchings & Oo 1216

HofferM ESB 1199

Holton h Hnnkel O0I21I

HoranEO 1210

Hort'l Advertiser... 1209

Hughes G J 1200

Hulsebosch Bros — 1195

HuntEH 1211

Indian Gardening.. 1209
Internat'l Heater O0I2I6

Jackson BB 1197

Jackson J H 1215

Jackson &Perkln80oll97

Jacobs S& Sons 1216

JenningsEB 1199

Johnson & Stokes.. .1195

JonesHT 1197

JooatenO H 1191

Easting Wm F 1211

Kay Wm. H 1215

Keir Wm 1211

KelseyHP 1207

Eennlcott Bros Oo. . 1211

Kuehn 0 A 1211

Lager* Hurrell 1211

LangJahrAH . ...1210

Lang J ...1210

Lehman Bros 1214

LimprechtS J.... 1216

LlttlefleldHF 1213

Locldand Lumber

Co 1212-1214

LongDB 1213

Lord 4 Bamham C0I216

Mackay A 1201

MaderP 1200

McCarthy N F ft O0.1210

McFadden EO 1194

McKellar i Winter-
son 1211-16

McManns J 1210

MerkelOiSon 1196

Meyer J 0 & Oo 1213

Michel P4 BOo 1194

Michotl H F 1196

MillangP 1210

MlllerOL 12!l

Miller J W HUB

Mills & Wa<;hter....Il'jc
Moninger John 0 Ool214

Moon 80 1197

Moon Wm H Co 1197

Moore W J .1211

Moore.Hentz & Na8fal210
Morris Floral Co. . . .1200

Moss G M 1211

Murphy Wm 1201

Nat'l Florists' Board

of Trade 1213

National PlantOo... 1201
N T Out FlowerOo.. 1210

Niessen L 1211

Orange Floral Co... 1200

Ormsby E A I2I6

Ouwerkerk P 1197

Page Seed Co 1215

PennockSS, 121u

Pierce F OCo 1214

Plerson F R Co 1193

Pinehurst Nurseri6sll97

Pittsburg Out Flower

Co J211

Plant Seed Co H95

Pol iworth C 0 Co ... 121.7

Pritchard J N 1207

PuUenA 12I6

Pollen J W O 1216

Quaker City Mach Col214

Rackham G A 1208

RawlingsEI 1199

Rawson W W& Co.. 1195

Raynor J 1 121O

ReckJ 1194

Reed & Keller 1213

KeeserO A Oo 1201

ReidE 1211

Reinberg Bros 1211

Richmond Stove Co.1216
Rickseoker Ohas H..1216

Ripperger Geo 1212

RolKerA 4 Sons 1194

RoseMfgOo 1213

Rupp JF 1194

Ryerson UO 1213

Salter W H 1201

Saltford Geo 1210

Savacool A K 1216

Schiller J L 1195

Schmidt JO 1)99

Schmltz F W 0 1195

Schultheie A 1208

Sjollay Jno A ...1216

Scott R ic Son 1201

Seawanhaka Ghs 1199

Shellroad O'h'se 00.1199
Shepherd Mrs T B 1196

Sheridan W F 1210

Slebert C T 1208

Skabcura Dip Co.. .1208

Smith N 4 Son 1201

Smith W4T Oo 1197

8AF 1212

Soar Bros 1208

Soltau0 4 0o 1199

Steams A T Lum O01214

Stefl'ensE 1213

Stoothoff H A 4 Co.. 1200

-1206
Storrs 4 Harrison Ooll97

StuderN 1196-1208

Stumpp 4 Walter 001194

Sutherland G A 1311

Swayne W 12 1

TaftL R 1209

TaitCS 1213

TaubeO E 12 H

TaylorE J 1196

Thorburn J M 4 Co. 1196
Tobacco Warehous-
ing 4 Trading Co. 1212
Traendly 4 SchenckI210
Van Home Griffon

40o 1214

Vaughan's Seed

Store 1216

Vincent RJr4Son. . .1197
Vredeuburg 4 0O...1197

Vreeland A J 1211

Watson P4 Co 1196

Weathered T WSon8.1214

WeberC840o 1214

Weber H 4 Sons.... 1201

Weeber & Don 119.S

Welch Bros 1207

WettonH & Bro....l208
Whllldln Pottery Ool213

Whitton S 1199

Whltton 4 Sons 1199

Wletor Bros 1211

WIttboldGeo 1208

Wohlert AE 1194

WoltAQ4Bro 1214

Wood Bros 1201

WoodEM& Oo 1201

Young J 1210

foung T Jr 1210

TouDg & Nngent. . . 1210

1204

The f=i-ORisTS' Exchange.

Artistic Varieties.

The dealer would regard the very
name with a snift! Who wants 'em?
I do not know as to whether the dealer
is to be condoned or criticised; cer-

It is now pretty well understood that
the actual value of a certificate is the
advertising of a novelty in its first sea-
son. Certificates do not admit of grow-
ing- facts. Experience alone determines
intrinsic merit. Any scale of judging is

Double Japanese Anemone ChFysantheniuni Zaza.

lainly it is a lot of work to properly
handle chrysanthemums, and only
Ivory and Bonnaffon stand much bang-
ing about, and even they show the wear
and tear of unsympathetic trade. For
all Ivory and Bonnaffon are so useful,
still they are not the whole show by
any means, and for artistic grace are
"not in it" with many another variety
less popular.

To arrange chrysanthemums for
graceful effect give me the loose petaled
varieties. Stand off a few feet and
grand old Bonnaffon is but a stiff yel-
low ball. Pennsylvania is looser, there-
fore prettier: but does not bear rough
handling.

A popular song wears itself out of
favor from too constant use; and this
holds true with a flower like the chrys-
anthemum. While people do not tire
of flowers, the ubiquitous use of some
varieties satiates puljlic taste. Quail
on toast is a dainty dish for an epicure,
but force them on his palate for steady
diet and anything the shape of a bird
would pall on his stomach. We need
more variety to appeal to different
tastes: however, this does not require
growing unsalable kinds.

For selling over the counter a stiff
enough stem to support its bloom is a
positive essential. A weak-stemmed
liloom can be used in decorations, but
should not have a prominent place on
the counter. The individuality of the
chrysanthemum is its diversity of form
as well as color. While the dealer may
be pardoned for not wanting only cer-
tain kinds and colors, the committees
who judge new varieties for certificates
should encourage distinctiveness as
well as size.

nut an infallible rule; like a water or
gas metre, it does not always register
correctly. I have some really beautiful
artistic varieties: but they would fare
no better with the committees than
"Zaza"— a double Japanese Anemone,
clear white, stiff stem, fine foliage and
good keeper — a bloom six inches in di-
ameter and fully as deep. I know of no
other double anemone; the ray petals
actually cover the usual cushion center.

Regalia is another I especially favor
for table and mantel. A connoisseur
from Japan recently visited my place
and pronounced it the most artistic
variety in the whole collection. Tastes
differ, that's all. Others would condemn
it. When Chadwick w-as first sent to
the committee under number simply,
it was marked way down: the next sea-
son the same committee added a score
of points in its favor. All things con-
sidered, it is the grower who is certifi-
cated rather than the variety. No sys-
tem is perfect, and all have the same
show— except that it favors those who
can personally bring their blooms be-
fore the committee. One never knows in
what condition fiowers reach commit-
tees. There are so many delicate rea-
sons that can be shaded for or against
a variety without at all criticising com-
mittees, who accept a thankless task at
best. My personal judgment is that
the system favors the Chrysanthemum
Society of America at the expense of
the grower, who does not receive the
bonus that would naturally be ex-
pected.

I can secure the most reliable points
from an unprejudiced grower, certifi-
cates of themselves being more or less
uncertain quantities. G. P. R.

Galveston Chrysanthemum Fair.

Theflower festival held at (Jalveston,
Tex., was no less a success from the fact
that it was the first event of this kind
ever given by the people of that city.
The time set on the premium list, Novem-
ber 14 and 1.5, seemed best suited to the
flowers in this section, and in conse-
quence there was a very large di.splay of
chrysanthemums, also palms, ferns and
foliage plants which grow in great luxu-
riance in this semi-tropical .sect ion.

.\mong the leading featuresof thcshow
may be mentioned the excellent quality
of "the cut blooms in competition, the
color, form, size and finish in many cases
being truly remarkable. Noticeable were
some fine exhibits of cut blooms and sin-

gle stem plants from James Morton, of
larksvllle, Teun., and Nathan Smith &
Sons, of Adrian, Mich., which, however,
were not superior to some of the flowers
grown at Alvin, Tex., only 2.5 miles from
Galveston, aud with no more protection
from the elements than a canvas cover-
ing. Following is a list of names of
Alvin exhibitors, all of whom were suc-
cessful in winning prizes:

Mesdames J. Wilburn, Z. T. Sedwiek, J.
K. Cannon, B. Snyder, P. M. Hartley, Ed.
Carter, S. O. Smith, A. W. W'ilkenson, W.
J. Hamlett, K. L.Ruggand and Mr. Hurt
Wilkenson. Among Galveston exhibitors
were Otto Kehrlin, Wm. I'reusner, Mrs.
J. B. Harris. Mrs. J. .Maurer and Thos.
Kemp, and (luite a number of amateur
growers.

Among the prize winning chrysanthe-
mums were noticed a few varieties of re-
cent introduction, including Mrs. Trenor
L. Park, Admiral Dewey, Nyanza, Bru-
ant. Lady Hanham, Silver Wedding and
.Julia Scaramanza. The older varieties,
however, were most popular, and won
most of the prizes. .Among the be.st may
be mentioned in whites, Niveus, The
Queen, Mrs. Henry Kfibinson, Frank
Hardy and Chadwick; in yellows, Mo-

Murdock retained its color perfectly, aud
was chief anmng the prize winning pinks.
Black Hawk t(jok the lead among the
reds, while tlic old varety, Good Gra-
cious, was exhibitid with success as the
largest flower in the hall.

In the competition (or emblem or de-
sign work seven very excellent pieces
were presented, all made of chrsyanthe-
muins with ferns and other delicate foli-
age trimmings. 'I he most original aud
unique design was a splendid likeness of
Admiral Dewey, made of varicolored
pompons, including in the iiicture Cuban
and American Hags and an eagle with
spreading wings, all made of flowers,
around which was an eli gant frame of
massive chr.\santhemunis. This was
easil.v a prize winner, chiefly on account
of a beautiful idea well executed. Other
designs, equall.v well i .\ecuted w ere not
original in character.

Tlie most attractive general scene of
the show was a large booth to rei^resent
a Japanese tea house veritably filled
with the finest of cut blooms for sale,
which found ready purchasers at 2,5 to
.50 cents a piece, llere Japanese lan-
terns, lighted all the time, hung in profu-
sion, as well as other .lapauese effects of
every description. A small cup of best
imported tea was served complimentary
to ever.v visitor to the tea house, aud a
souvenir, consisting of a small Japanese
umbrella, was pinned on the coat of gen-
tlemen visitors. The spectacle, brilliantly
liglited, was very beautiful and appeared
as if a small slice of characteristic Japan
had been set down in Te.xas for the occa-
sion, all of which was entirely the
work of the delegation from Alvin.

Pot plants, entered in gieat profusion
iind in every form, were perhaps the best
ever exhibited in Texas, and deci>ions in
this class were very close. Mr. S. J.
Mitchell, of Houston, officiated as judge
of award, giving entire satisfaclion in
his work: and the show, as a whole,
while not the largest in quantity, may
be considered the best in point of quality

Hugh Graham's Exhibit at Philadelp- ia Exhibition.

desto. Major I'.onnafton, Golden Wedding
and l.iberty. Many of the jiink varieties
showed a considerable fading of color
Viviand-Morel, Maud Dean and Pres'
Smith being almost white, though they
were excellent in other respects. S. D.

ever seen in tlie state. The luanagement,
of which .Mrs. C. Hart, of Galveston, is
secretary, will endeavor to outdo their
first attempt b.v trying next .year for the
largest and best show in the South.

M.

December 2. 18!>9.

Thb Rlorists* Exchange.

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(1!I2) I'laiits (Vrowii Willioiit Heal
for l>eo,.iaii.iii Day.— Wliiit |ilant>< can
beKri>wu |ii-cilital)ly fur Decuratioii Day
in a liciuse witliout fire heat is rather a
hard problem to solve. Ciinison I!am-
liler and H. p. roses may do well enough,
Iiroviding one haK the stock to put in
and very mild weather is exfjerienced
through March and April; but if the
stock has to be bought, it is questionable
whether it would pay or not, as without
hre heat the results could not Ije other
than uncertain. Tlie same would a[)plv
to all other plants intended for Spring
work: and before attempting to grow
anything it would be advisable to re-
place the natural gas with a supplv of
coal heat, otherwise results are sure to
prove unsatisfactory.

(1".)3) Tomatoes.— We have good re-
sults from tomatoes planted in boxes
hrst week in March; boxes standing on
ground. (an we expect satisfactory
results by planting good plants from four
and five inch pots, first week in March, in
solid beds; and could we get the crop off
by the end of June? — ^.

—Yes, the crop can be got off by the
end of June all right, if worked properly.
We would sow in January and by the
first of March have good-sized plants to
put in the bed. We would also limit the
solid bed to 12 or 1-1 inches of soil, and
when the fruit is set we would keep all
shoots pinched off clean, which would
add to the weight of the fruit very mate-
rially, making it also ripen (juicker.

(Iii4) Temperature for Cariiation.s,
Roses, and Other Problems.- Kindly
advise the maximum and minimum tem-
perature day and night tor carnations,
liride, ISridesmaid and Meteor roses,
assundng each is in a separate house!
How often sliould liiiutd manure be put
upon the beds? What causes Bridesmaid
roses to develop blooms of a very light
shade, as light almost as that of La
!■ ranee? Would too low a temperature
at any one time cause this? The ro.se has
ileveloped all right in every particular
except in color; the first lot of roses cut
trom same bushes were perfect in everv
respect. AVould the application of very
hue bone meal have anything to do witii
the color. — L.

—For carnations a night temperature
of 45 to 48 degrees and a rise of 10 or 12
degrees during the day is the best. For
liride and Bridesmaid roses T,i\ to .58 de-
grees at night, with a rise of 10 degrees
during the day time. Meteor roses should
have from 62 to Go at night and 8 or 10
degiees higher through the day. How
often liijuid manureshould be applied de-
pends altogether upon the condition of
the plants. If planted the past Summer
the beds should not yet be exhausted,
and an application of liquid once a week
should be plenty tor them for some time
yet. The chief cause of the roses coming
off color is lack of sunshine; low night
temperature might cause it, hut the foli-
age would fall also, and fine bone meal
would help the color rather than injure
it, unless the meal was used tT excess.

(l!)."i) West Indian Orchids.— I am

thinking seriously about sending a man
out to the West Indies to collect orchids.
Is there any demand for them, and are
they fetching a big price or not?— D. B.

-So far as we know the West Indian
orchids are imported only in very small
quantities; the species arenotthose used
■ommercially to any great extent.
Whether the venture would be profitable
)r not we are unable to say.

(100) Plants for Name.- S. Bros.,
'In.— No. 1, Psilotum triquetruni; No.
.', Peperoniia magnolia'folia.

Rose Gruss au Teplitz.

The October number of the llosen-Zeit-
ung contains a colored plate of this uew
rose. In the accompanying text it is
stated that no rose appearing in the Inst
10 years has enjoyed a greater dissem-
ination in so short atime.exceptingBelle
Siihieclit, Crimson Uambler, Kaiserin
Augusta \ictoria and Alme. Caroline
Testout. It is also stated that 100,000
plants will soon be owned in America.
The rose belongs to the Bengal class,
although tea, remontant and Bourbon
blood flows through itveins. Thevariety
is free blooming in .Summer till late Fall.
The flower is medium large. The color
is a clear, shining dark scarlet vermilion,
with brownish, v Ivety shading, and
does not become blue; i't also withstands
the heat. The color closely resembles
that of Louis Phillipe or Cramoise Su-
perior. The fragrance is strong and
agreeable. The plants are said to be rust
and mildew proof, and to require only a

lutely unique, giving the commission
man's side of the florists' business.

Outside of the ordinary bookkeeping of
the establishment, Mr. Hunt used large
sheets, properly ruled, being afterward
fastened into paper covers. Each book
contained in extenso one year's compila-
tion, showing accurately the business
done in every detail.

For example, here is one of his compi-
lations, covering September, October
and November, 1897, so far as concerns
receipts of roses, omitting American
Beauty, as they are a class bv them-
selves. Of the total receipts during the
time months mentioned the varieties
were divided as follows: Perle, 18.5;
Bridesmaid, 28.5; Bride, 20.5; Meteor,
17..i; La France, 2; Gontier, 0.2; Woot-
ton. 1.:!; Belle Siebrecht, 1; Pres. Car-
not, 0.8; Kaiserin, 7; Testout, 2, and
Niplietos, 0.7 per cent. :3—

He then took the gross sales of all
ro.ses, excepting Beauty, on a basis' of
100 per cent., finding as follows: Perle,

WALTER F. SHERIDAN.

light covering during severe frost. The
variety was raised ijy Geschwind, and is
being introduced by P. Lambert, of
Trier, Germany.

An Uncompleted Book.

I learned the other day that the late
E. H. Hunt, Chicago, had busied himself
in the last year of his life with the prepa
ration of a book founded on his tei

years' experience in the selling of cut
flowers in the Chicago market. C. M.
Dickenson, his son in-law, tells me the
MS. was found, after .Mr. Hunt's death,
among his effects. I';nough work had
been done to make some !tO pages. From
\vhat we could gather from an examina-
tion of some data this painstaking man
had kept daily record of everything sent
in to him for sale, summarizing weekly,
monthly and finally yearly the percent-
age of all sold, the average that each dif-
ferent variety broughtas compared with
other sorts, and drawing conclusions
therefrom. To our mini] the whole sub-
ject, as outlined, would have been abso-

17.5; Bridesmaid, 24. :j; Bride, 20 5-
Meteor. 20.5; La France. 2; Gontier,
0.1; Wootton, 1; Belle Siebrecht, 5-
Pres. Carnot, 1.2; Kaiserin, 9.:^: Tes-
tout, 2. .3. and Niphetos, 8 per cent.

Going still farther are found the aver-
age price obtained per 100 as follows-
Average for Perle, .Ifl; Bridesmaid,
.1fl.84; Bride, .1|;2; Metor, .f2.;!i»: La
France, .f2; Gontier, .ffl; Wootton,
.fl.50: Belle Siebrecht, #1.10; Pres. Car-
not. 13.14; Kaiserin, .1f2.(;5; Testout
■f2.;iO, and Niphetos, .f2.18.

It will be recollected that 1897 was a
■' hard time year, " and it would be inter-
esting to compare prices now and then
which, by his system, he could easily have
done.

Another point: In the three months
given, the five leading varieties consti-
tuted 92 per cent, of the gross receipts
and 92.1 per cent, of the sales, the other
8 per cent, being divided among seven
varieties.

Mr. Dickenson hopes some day to be
able to finish the book on the plan laid
out. We only hope he will be enabled to
do so. Egg,

THE MEN WE MEET.

^1 call a man remarkable who becomes a true
workman In this vineyard of the Highest. Be
bis work that of palace-building and kingdom-
founding, or only of delving and ditching, to
me it is no matter — or next to none. All
human work Is transitory, small In itself. * •
Only the worker thereof, and the spirit that
dwelt in bim Is significant.— Cahlylb.

NO. 51.-\VALTEI{ F. .SHERIDAN.

The subject of our sketch this week
IS one of New York'.s leading commis-
sion dealers, 'W'alter F. Sheridan, 39
West Twenty-eighth Street. He has al-
ways been a resident of the metropolis
having been born in that city on Feb-
ruary S, 1859. Until attaining the age of
thirteen years Mr. Sheridan attended
the public schools, subsequently enter-
ing the employ of a large shoe manu-
facturing concern and eventually be-
coming bookkeeper. In 1879 he took
charge of the books for Thorley, and
two years later entered the wholesale
cummission business, in partnership
with J. Thornhill, at 1258 Broadway.
The partnership was of short duration,
however, and in 1SS2 Mr. Sheridan re-
moved to horticultural hall, remaining
there until 1X83, when, owing to the
building being wanted for other pur-
poses, a temporary location was secured
at No. 721 Sixth Avenue.

In 1888 another move was made to 50
West Thirtieth Street. Being burned
out there, in 1891 the store at No. 32 on
the same street was taken and occupied
until April, 1896, when he removed to
his present commodious establishment.
No. :i9 West Twenty-eighth Street,
which street is the present center of
New York's wholesale business.

Having been in business continuouslv
during the past eighteen years, and al-
ways personally superintending all
transactions. Mr. Sheridan has wit-
nessed in that time a complete reversal
in the mode of disposing of flowers.
Back in 1881 wholesale dealers sent out
their men with the stock in baskets,
disposing of it to the retailers in that
manner. To-day almost every retail
store has its regulai buyer, who visits
the commission houses daily, owners
also attending in person to make their
purchases.

The system of handling and caring
for left-over stock has also undergone
several changes in Mr. Sheridan's time,
and the present methods leave but lit-
tle, if any, room for improvement along
this line. But in the matter of long
credits, lost accounts, etc., Mr. Sheri-
dan believes that organization among
cummission men would result in a great
saving to all in the trade, as the num-
ber of bad debts could then be kept well
in hand and reduced to a minimum.

To be successful in disposing of flow-
ers to the best advantage, the commis-
sion man needs to be a business man
of the first quality. The immense gluts
that frequently occur, together with the
short space of time in which the goods
are of a marketable value, render it nec-
essary that the wholesale dealer must
have an acute judgment as to values
and probable supplies of all kinds of
stock coming in. These qualifications,
in no small degree, are the possessions
of Mr. Sheridan, and have largely as-
sisted in placing him in the position in
bis chosen line which he holds to-day.

Mr. Sheridan was married in June,
1887, to Miss Winans, of New York, and
resides in the upper west side of the
city. He is a member of the Society
of American Florists, and of the New
York Florists Club, having been a
member of the Board of Trustees of the
latter, in which he takes commendable
interest.

Among the Magazines.

The Christmas number of Scribner's
will contain siiecimens of the in(ist elab-
orate color printing. Oiieof the schemes
is a religious poem illustrated by the first
work in color of Walter .Applet on Clark.
It has been reproduced with a delicac.v
and faithfulness to the original whii h
has never been surpassetl by the maga-
zine.

C. D. Gibson has shown remarkable
ability^ to tell a story in a series fjf pic-
tures. In the Christmas .Scribner's ap-
pears one of his most artistic series, enti-
tle<l ''The Seven Ages of American
Woman." These illustrations will be
printed on a tint background, after the
manner of old engravings.

1206

The F=i-orists* Exchange.

htsertion -vill be given in tins column lo
all lommtmicalions free from animus, but
the opiniojis expressed do not necessarily
reflect our <'^'^";^^^^,^^,.^^^^^,^^,^^^^^^^^>_

The Help Problem.

Editor Florists' Exchange.

It has always beoii a pleasure to me,
after liaviiif? ilelivered a paper, to have
wise men take something I have said as
worthy of comment, and when the editor
of this paper took up m.v remarks re-
garding the help question, 1 was sure
that I had touched a cord which wou (1
vibrate into a louder sound than I could
have struck, even although the sound
might not be of the sweetest harmony.
Let it sound. When the discord is over
we mav listen to the rapturous strains
of perfect harmony, and the only way to
arrive at harmony in regard to the " help
problem," is to look at it as against the
greater light of fact and experience. In
one of the songs of my native land can
be found this truism: " Truth will stand
when a' things tailiu'." Let U8 look at it
in this light.

Mr .1. H. Taylor, in his answer, begins
by saving that "he cannot agree with
(me) "him In the conclusion I arrive at as
to the American boy and the Belgian
workman." Now, I never brought a
boy and compared him to a full grown
man of any nationality; it woulil be un-
fair. But i did say that if we were to
have efiicient, better help, we must begin
where thev begin over there, with the
boys of our land. Now, sir, I would like
very much to know how many American-
born bovs and men are working in the
nursery "or florists' business in the United
States"? Give us facts, as I am satisfied
it will be a surprise to some of your
readers. And when Mr. Taylor says
that a " first-class workman in America
takes a greater interestinand can do the
work of two men on the other side," is
he quite sure that the men he speaks of
are not old countrymen, and that his
confession is therefore against himself
and for my side? But I have yet to be
convinced that the most rapid workman
is at all times the most profitable to any
employer; for if quickness of action is
not coupled with knowledge, it becomes
a curse instead of a blessing, while the
incentive given is more often a hotbed of
selfishness than of the best service.

But this is not what I wish to bring
out, and which is to be of most use to
those who employ help; so I am glad to
have Mr. Taylor give his way of obtain-
ing and keeping good workmen, and
those of vour readers who have read the
article must come to the conclusion that
he is just doing what I suggested, "to
begin with the boys." Then, and only
then, can good men, fully equipped for
this profession, lie sentout to hold places
of respiiiisiliilitv. But the number of
such men is so few that it would be well
tor others to follow Mr. Taylor's exam-
ple in this matter.

I wish to repeat what I said before:
"We want more intelligent help, we must
have it;" and I now add that the more
intelligent the employer the more intelli-
gent nnist his help be, for if the employer
knows little he is generally contented
with little; and poor help is good help in
his cMtiiiKition, because hedoes not know
differciitlv. Why is it that there is so
much inferior "stuff" upon our markets?
Is it not because the growers do not
know how to grow better? It is not
for the want of will to have it good, but
simply for the want of knowledge. The
time has come in this country (Canada)
(you can judge for yourselves in the
United States) when it is not so much a
matter of speed as a matter of perfection
in giinving and handling stock; the time
for haphazard to stand aside has arrived
and certainty has taken its place. It
needs intelligence and forethought and
training; this we lack to a great extent.
The way, in my estimation, to get it is
to begin with the boys of our land and
" train them in the way they should go,

and when they are old ;they will not de-
part from it." Follow Mr. Taylor's ex-
ample. Train boys; that is my conten-
tion, and I may add that some of the
help which I have for years— one over 11
years— are of my own training.
" The remarks of Mr. O'Mara in regard
to the young American are so nicely
qualified that it can be seen at a glance
that he believesinthefactthat the young
men require better training, more knowl-
edge Yes, Mr. O'Mara, "the help ques-
tion must always be largely a problem
between employer and employee; but
It is not always true, " Like master, like
man. " Many a man is so far in advance
of his master, both in knowledge and
morals, that there is no comparison;
many a master is so far ahead of his men
and so different to them that he has be-
come the employer instead of the em-
ployee; and while his men are spending
their leisure moments in smoking, drink-
ing and useless amusements, he is study-
ing' some dirticulty, working out some
problem, calculating perhaps, to make
ends meet that he may be able to
stand among his fellowmenthe possessor
of intelligence, manliness and independ-
ence. Oh, Mr. O'Mara, that may be all
very well for republicans, where It is
supposed that all men are equal (it can-
not be, you know), but to those living
under monarchical government there
must always be superiors, inferiors and
equals. Yes, yes, men are worth the
watching, some men, but it is far better
to emulate than command.

The remarks of Mr. Ward are to the
point; "good managers are apt to have
good help. " Why, Mr. Ward, is it not
that because he is a good manager he
will have nothing else; and it is under
such men that the boys of our land and
yours should be placed that they may be
trained (as I said in my paper)," to take
the position open for them with honor
to themselves and satisfaction to their
employers." Remember, it is not that
I am decrying the youth of America, or
Canada, but I am pointing out wherein
the profession has suffered, is suffering,
and will suffer until the remedy is pro-
vided.

(To be CoDtinued.)

Hardiness of Victoria Regia.

Editor Florists' Exchange.

On page 1127, Florists' Exchangk,
Mr. Oliver hastily criticises what I said
regarding \'ictoria Trickeri and Euryale
ferox, and errmieonBly remarks that I
said he wa.s mistaken in Knryale ferox
being a tropical plant. (See page 1070).
The description of euryale given by Cur-
tis is very probably correct, and as he
states the plant has been grown in China
for "centuries" and. possibly. Japan.
Of the latter I think there is little doubt,
as I have been informed by natives of the
I'lowei'y Kingdom that it was native
there. Its introduction, if ever, was too
remote to mention or speak of.

The euryale was introduced into Eng-
land less than a century ago, doubtless
from East India, but the latter country
has a very wide range, and no part or
section is mentioned; and as East India
is on the same continent as Japan and
China, and the euryale was known in
China probably centuries before its intro-
duction into E"ngland, it is just as feasi-
lile for it to have been introduced into
India from Japan, as from India to Eng-
land. Under such circumstances there
has been no merging of a trojiical lily as
a hardy one; but if Mr. Oliver is correct,
and it takes "centuries " for a tender or
tropical lily to evolve as a hardy variety,
very few growers, professional or other-
wise, will live to realize the wonderful
change that may be effected in this now
interesting class of tender aquatics. Be
that as it may, suffice it to say that
Euryale ferox is a hardy aquatic annual
in the United States, and it requires no
Indian temperature to grow it.

With regard to Victoria regia, I have
not a word to take back of what I said
on page l()7ii. Mr. Oliver starts off in a
furor over its name, and (piestions my
claim in connection therewith. The plant
truly bears my name. What of that? I
make no claim to its being a species, but
Mr. Oliver or any one else may call it Victo-
ria regia variety Trickeri or, for the sake
of brevity, drop two words. I do not
disclaim my connection with this varie-
ty; but will Mr. Oliver kindly give the
liistory of this variety, its introduction
into the United States, when and where

it came from, and] where first grown m
the United States and by whom; when
it was introduced into England and by
whom, and where grown? lie admits
there is a variety called Trickeri, and
speaks of its behavior near Washington.
He does not speak from experience and
thinks (or guesses) that the peculiarity
of the plant has been brought about
"gradually," etc. 1 know something of
the introduction of this Victoria (this
may be presumption), which happened
less than a decade; and conceding that
it may take centuries for a tropical lily
to emerge as a hardy one, the character
of this plant has not changed one iota
yet. I do know this for a fact. I have
grown it six years and see no difference
whatsoever. I know that.it is entirely
distinct from Victoria regia or V. Randi,
and that neither of these varieties has
been known to sport, or has been grown
in water of a much lower temperature,
for any number of years, to have in-
creased their hardiness.

No doubt Mr. Oliver will refute what I
say. If he does, let him bring proof, sub-
stantial facts, that he knows this variety
is the offspring of either of the varieties
V. regia or V. Randi. Will he also take
seed of either of these varieties that he
has grown at Washington, and grow
them under precisely the same conditions
as the V. Trickeri he refers to in his pre-
vious communication, and report results
to the readers of the Florists' Ex-
change ?

Another error that I am guilty of (?) I
stated that Victoria regia could not be
successfully grown at Washington with-
out artificial heat. I admit that Mr. Oli-
ver's citation appears quite a success;
but was not this very plant raised from
seed indoors by means of artificial heat?
And if such results were so satisfactory
why was the culture of the same discon-
tinued ?

I do not dispute that Victoria plants
are grown out-of-doors in Summer, and
have been for several Summers, but the
case cited by Mr. Oliver is exceptional.
It cannot be done every season, and to
be certain of success, to have plants with
leaves 5 to 6 feet in diameter, and flower-
ing in July, recourse must be had to arti-
ficial means. I know of instances where
jilants set out in the middle of June in
Niirth Carolina weredestroyed by a c'yol
snap the end of the month; and there are
some on record for the past season, and
right in the same pond where Mr. Oliver
reported that Victoria Trickeri had
grown from seed, had produced leaves
4S inches in diameter with an edge turned
up 31/2 inches, and produced flowers in
August, and W'ould most probably repro-
duced itself next season. Has any grower
in tlie liiited States produced like results
from either Victoria regia or V. Randi
under precisely the same conditions?

One plant each of the three Victorias
was grown at Riveiton, N. J., during
the past season. All three plants had
artificial heat into June, none after. The
plants were a success, l3ut only one could
be styled a grand success, arid that one
was V. Trickeri. This variety under ex-
actly the same conditions as the others
produced numerous flowers and ripened
several pods of seed; while the others,
although they flowered, did not ripen
one pod. Let others judge of the merits
of Victoria Trickeri. Wm. Tricker.

Waterproof Paper.

Editor Florists' E.xchange.

In your November 11 number, in an-
swer to question 181, with regard to
waterproof paper, L. R. T. says that
waterproof cloth is more durable. My
experience is that the waterproof cloth
which I have bought is not durable;
that the oil rots the cloth in about one
year. Can you give any process for
waterproofing cloth whereby it will be
rendered more lasting'?— J. 1". AVilson.

— Willie there are various preparations
that have been used for waterproofing
cloth, one of the most satisfactory is
made by heating together equal parts of
linseed oil and rosin. The cloth should
be stretched upon frames and painted
with the above mixture while it is still
hot. To render the cloth more translu-
cent, and prevent the frames from stick-
ing together when packed away, the
cloth may be painted with lime "white-
wash before the rosin hardens, using as
much as it will take up. Treated as
above the durability of the cloth is in-
creased.— L. R. T.

Buffalo.

With really not a single flake of snow
seen here this Fall it can hardly be real-
ized that Christmas will be here in less
than four weeks. Most of the stores
claim good every-day trade at present
The general calls for Thanksgiving Day
trade also promise well, and a scurrying
for needed blooms promises tobe a feature.
Some finechrysanthemumsstill grace the
windows, but are reported as hard to
get in good quantity. A dearth of roses
and carnations was reported this week,
with violets quite scarce. It looks as
though holding back for expected Thanks-
giving demands was being duly entered
into by growers.

Wm. Scott displays some specimens of
Gloire de Lorraine begonia in his win-
dow. A Hne thing it is really. He also
takes pride in showing some of W. K.
Harris's best combination growths in
draca>na8, etc., that incline to excite
one's fancy and perhaps covetousness.

A Floral Gobbler,

C. D. Zimmerman parades a decid-
edly unique advertising feature, seasona-
ble this week, on a grass plot adjoining
his (ihippewa street place. This is in the
form of a floral gobler, of about 4-foot
dimensions each way. A royal Ameri-
can strut and mien is depicted. Bronze
galax leaves serve to coat the body in
good form, while various other colored
reaves, with cycas representing the spread
of wings and" tail, complete an affair in-
genuous and ingenious.

J. McHutchison, of New York City,
was a recent caller.

The first bouquet green from the West
came to town this week. Vim.

Louisville, Ky.

Market Notes.

The supply of all flowers has short-
ened somewhat, while the demand for
good stock has increased, causing a
stiffening of prices. Roses, while not as
plentiful as at the time of my previous
report, are of a good quality and sell
much better, (tarnations are improving
steadily, but good flowers do not equal
demand. Violets have not yet recovered
from the effects of a very warm Fall, and
the supply is short. There are some very
good chrysanthemums in the market
yet, but they are not nearly so plentiful
as last week. Paper White narcissus are
coming into the market, but there is no
trouble to dispose of the present supply.

News Notes.

Nanz & Neuner and Jacob Schulz
were very well pleased at the large
attendance at their recent displays of
chrysanthemums and other flowers. I
think that the interest shown by the
public in these individual shows should
encourage the Louisville florists to hold
an annual exhibition. Now is the time
to begin to talk show for next Fall.

In the display of Jacob Schulz were
two plants that attracted much atten-
tion from the ladies. They were well-
grown plants of Selaginella Emmeliana
and the palm Livistona rotundifolia.

R. C. Kinkead, a lawyer and a passive
member of the Society of Kentucky
Florists, a most enthusiastic amateur
florist, was re-elected Park Commissioner
on the Republican ticket— a deserved
compliment.

Martin Renkauf, representing H.
Bayersdorfer Co., Philadelphia, was a
recent caller. J. S.

OBACco Stems

"Good Strong Kind." \

60CTS. PER 100 LBS.j

BALES -WEIGH 500 LBS. \

OBACCO Dust

"THE BLACK STUFF." \

Fine or Coarse to Your Order
50 to JOOO lbs., 2 cents per pound. J
H. A. STOOTHOFFiCO , j
1 84-1 56 W. 27th STREET, N. V. CITY. ^

Mf>ntlon the Florists' ETchange when wrltlnr

nmio-iiiiiiLE OIL

FOR SYRINGING

FOR WASHING

PUNTS, DOGS, CHICKS

WE WW nH MIESS

ALL iimm

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December 2, 1899

The F=i-orists' Exchknge.

1207

St. Louis.

A Scarcity of Stock.

We are noAv having'bright sunshine
after about ten days of daik, cloudy
weather, which, combined with the off
rose crop, has made all stock very scarce
of late. Everything securable the past
few days has been eagerly brought up.
Prices have also advanced considerably ;
best roses are worth 8c.; carnations,
21/2C. up. Chrysanthemums are mostly
over, but anything fair brings 15c. up to
25c. Violets are very scarce; .fl per 100
can be had for California, with a price of
l(fl.50 in view. Roman and Paper White
narcissus are all cleaued up and at $S
per 100. Xo American Beauty was ob-
tainable in wholesale houses Wednesday.
We presume this scarcity will not last
long as business among retail men is not
extra good. We cannot account for the
scarcity of violets, for with the excep-
tion of past two weeks we have had a
very nice open Fall. No cold weal her
and plenty of sun. Until lately, or pos-
sibly even now, geranium beds in bloom
can be seen around town in sheltered
places.
Show Notes.

The chrysanthemum show in some
ways appears only as an unpleasant
dream; so far the committee has not got
together sutficiently to determine exactly
how we stand. Bibs are being paid,li(iui-
dating the expenses, and private premi-
ums are being collected as rapidly as
possible. When this is done we shall soon
discover how much will be available for
the exhibitors; we fear it will not be
much. The general talk is to discontinue
the giving of shows on a large scale
for a few years. Yearly f 500 is donated
to the club by the will of the late Henry
Shaw; this has been in the past an incen-
tive to give an exhibition. Probably
another year we may hold a show in a
small way. In order to secure the distri-
bution of that sura among the florists,
as it seems a pity not to use it, after the
benevolence of Mr. .Shaw in bequeathing
it. This is a step backward: but what
are v\e to do? This years show was
managed, we think, first rate. .Some
few dollars could have ,becn saved had
we known how things were going to
turnout; but the exhibition was run as
close as possible in a general way. There
wei'e also some unpleasant features this
year between the management and some
of the members and exliibitiirs, which is
to be deplored; but we hope tlie good
sense of the parties interested will pre-
vail, and all will be forgotten, as we
hope to forget the show of '90.

C. C. S.

Cleveland.

Flowers Scarce.

The flower market has assumed
quite a different aspect since the last
writing, and for the first time in many
weeks are flowers reported as scarce.
The present shortage, as near as can be
ascertained, is the direct result of a con-
siderable falling off in the supply of
chrysauthemuniH, which, coupled with a
brisk demand for flowers for Thanksgiv-
ing Day, gives indications of a complete
eleaniug up by the end of this week.
Prices on all stock began to move up-
ward during the first two days of the
week, and a scale of prices, to go into
effect to-morrow (Wednesday), shows a
pronounced advance over ijrevious quo-
tations.

Several weeks ago growers predictetl a
short season for chrysanthemums, and
the small quantities of blooms now
offered, but confirm early predictions.

Retail storekeepers feel very sanguine
of a good Thanksgiving trade.

As early as ten days ago the supiily of
chrysantiieniiims began to diminish and
prices moved upward. The best blooms
brought l.-ic.and much fine stuck would
not fetch over ;$1.50 per dozen, while or-
dinary grades moved at .tl(ito.¥10 per
100; and at this writing prices do not
vary from these rates.

Roses moved slowly at figures quoted
at last writing, until about a week ago,
when the demand improved and relieved
the market of the glut that was so no-
ticeable for several weeks. Thanksgiv-
ing i)rices will be $'■', to $5 for ordinary,
and f <j for extra stock ; some fancy may
reach the $8 mark.

Carnations show a marked improve-
ment iu quality, and prices now obtain-
ing are: $1.50 to $2 for ordinary; ex-
tras move at $3, and fancy stock at even
higher figures.

Violets seem to be an " off crop " with
our localgrowers; the quantities coming
in are much smaller than they have been.
At no time during the season has the
supply here been large enough to meet
the demand, the bulk of what is used
comingprincipally from lOastern growers.

G-REKIT AKID HOLLY!

..XMAS TREES..

Gathered under the supervision of our own men, experienced hands, that for the

past ten years have done their share to make us ABSOLUTELY

HEADQUARTERS for Xmas Decorations.

Evergreen Wreathing, Holly Wreaths, Mistletoe, Etc.

The right kind at the right price, and last, but not least, AT THE EIGHT
TIME. Send us your list of wants tor bottom figures. The mark, W. W. B.
& CO., on case is an absolute guarantee tor select quality. Mention tiiiB paper.

W. W. BARNARD & CO., b^^^

'"'list., Chicago.

Local grown stock is greatly inferior to
foreigu, and prices realized are consider-
ably less; 75c. is the outside figure for
ordinary grade. Lily of the valley is not
offered in large (|uantities; $:i to f5 is
named as ruling figure. Roman hya-
cinths are on baud in considerable quan-
tities, but uo great amount of this stock
is moving yet. The price asked at first
was f-t per 100: at this time $;i is the
average, lower grade stock bringing not
over |2.

Retail rates have been advanced to the
following figures: Chrysanthemums,
$1.50 to $3 per dozen, according to
grade; roses, $1.50 and $2; carnations,
40c. to 50c., (iOc. and 75c. per dozen;
Romans, 75c. and $1 ; violets, $1.50 and
$2.

A lively Christmas trade in holly and
evergreen decorating materials is looked
for by dealers here. The leading firms
who handle this class of goods are A. C.
Kendel, A. Tilton & Son, and Ella Grant
Wilson. These firms now have large
forces employed making up decorations
of all kinds for the holiday trade, and
all feel sanguine of a successful season.

G. A. T.

SpRiNGriELD, Mass.— Wm. Schlatter &
.Son have a fine hatch of cyclamen for the
holidays. They annually raise about five
thousand, sowing the seed in .\ugnst,
and are very careful to see their stock of
leaf mould is well kept up.

GALAX LEAVES

aud L.eucottioe Sprays.

To Dealers oatslde New York State:

Choice Galax $U.40 per IiiuO.

Cliolce Leueothoe 2.00 "

Special prices to whotesftle dealers.

J. N. PRITCHARD, Elk Park, N.C.

Mention tfc^ Fi Tint*' BxchAnr«> wh«-n wrtrm.

WILDSMIUX!

f2.00 per 50 lb. caee.
Sli n III rock n, $2.00 a case ;
Needle Hioeet »f>».00 per
laiO or $6 50 a 100; Ferns,
$1.25 to $1.75 per 1000. Cash
with order or CO. D. We
spare no palDs Id collecttng
tirst-clasB Block. Wire us
via (^ieorglana.
J. G. BA RROW A CO.
Red Level, Ala.
Ventlon th« FlorlstB* Kxcb&nre when writinc

HOLLY ! LAUREL !

with Green Foliage, well berried
and solidly packed in cases, IC
cubic feet, in §niall or large lots.

C. E. BROWH/'pLTr Bridgeville, Del.

Mention the FlorlaU* ExchanEe when wrltlnic.

XMAS GREENS

LAUREL ROPING
BOUQUET GREEN

HOLLV

"WREATHS of all kinds
XMAS TREES . . .
HARDV FERNS . .
GALAX LEA'VES .
&c., &c.

H. E. HARTFORD, Boston, Mass.

17 Cliapman Place.
Mention the Florlats' E:iohange when writing

CROWL FERN CO.

Now is the time to eo^atfe your laurel
festooning for 'Xmae trade. Ours is
the bv8t in the market Write for
priceson Princes' Plneand Laurel fes-
tooning-. Hardy cut Ferns, L.nurel and
Pine Wreathe for 'Xmas a specialty.

MILLINGTON, MASS.

Telegraph Office, New Salem, Hass.

HBEEII 6BLHI

New crop now ready,

FINEST BRONZE

From cold storage,

FOR PRICES ADDRESS

THE INTRODUCER.

HARLAN P. KELSEY,

Buii(nng°" Boston. Mass.

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Per Crate, 100 lbs.,

$4.50.

Per Case, Select stock,

$4.50.

Send for our new Complete Catalogue of all Florists' Supplies, Etc.

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HIGH-GRADE GOODS.

Laurel, Pine and Holly Wreaths,

SOUTHERN SMILAX, | NEEDLE PINES,
SABLE PALMS, f MAGNOLIA FOLIAGE.

PINE and LAUREL FESTOONING.

All Kinds of

CHRISTMAS GREENS

Goods Ready for Shipment After December ISth.

I WELCH BROS.

15 Province Street,
BOSTON, MASS.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

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The Florists* Exchange.

'>^l_IS/l

v>p..T,ir« Size Helgbt Cbar

- — Price — ,

Inches.

leaves. Each.

Doz

Lalania Borbonlca..2 id

JO 60

..3 •'

1 50

..5 •'

16-20

6-H

$0 60

filKI

18-23

6-7

76

9 00

..7 "

20-2t

K-K

1 00

12 (Nl

..8 "

28-3U

7-8

2 00

24 (Nl

..8 "

28-34

7-8

2 60

80 (HI

" " ..9 "

30-36

H-M

3 00

36 00

Cocos Weddeliana..3 "

14-18

4-6

25

2(10

KentlaBelmoreana..3 "

6-7

a-4

25

2 00

3 ..

8-10

4-6

3 (HI

.,5 "

18-20

6-6

75

7 20

..5 "

18-22

«-7

1 00

12 0(1

..6 "

20-26

6-7

1 50

18 (10

..7 "

34-35

K-7

2 60

30 (1(1

KentLaForsleriana..5 "

20-24

4-0

75

7 20

..6 "

25-28

4-*

1 00

12 (10

6 "

26-30

«-8

1 50

18 00

..7 "

36-40

5-6

260

30 00

R-E

= F

Vabietiks.

Size . Price ,

pot. Per doz. Per 100

Cyrlomlum Falcatum....

....4 in.

[3 10

" " . .

... 5

"

3 00

. 6

.'

500
50

BlechnumOrlentale

.... 2

$4 00

Lomarla Gibba

.... 4

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1 SO

12 CO

Ptens Serrulata....

....2

*

60

4 Oil

Pteris Umbrosa

....6

'

3 00

211 00

Nephrolepis Exaltata....

.... 4
.... 5

■

1 50
3 00

13 00

While it's warm we ship by FREIGHT

Wm m FEBUS

At lower rate

But EXPRESS CHARGE is your fate
When it's cold and you're too late.

MISCELLANEOUS.

Vakieties. Per doz.

Peperomla Argyrea, 2 in. pots $0 75

3 " 160

4 " fine plantB.. 2 00
Dracaena Terminalis, 4 " fine plants.. 3 00
Dracaena Fragrans, 4 *' ** ..00

5 " " ..6 00

6 " " ..9 00

Araucaria Excelsa. .3 in.
..4
..6
..7

Ficus Elastica 4

" 5

Size Height No. of , — Price — ,
pot. Inches, tiers. Each. I)oz

10-12
18-20

2-3
2-3
3-4
6-7

12-14
16-18

$0 60 $6 00

1 00 10 00

1 26 16 CO

2 50 30 00
25 3 00
50 6 00

1 00 12 00

IVI:

Varieties.

Size Price

pot. Per doz. Per 100

Nephrolepis Pectlnala 4 in. $150 $12 00

Nephrolepit Phillpensis .... 4 ■' 150 12 00

•• •■ 6 " 2 00

ASPARA.CI7S-

AsparagusPlumosus Nanus.

60 4 CO

1 110 8 00

60 4 CO

Asparagus Sprengeri 2

We have a general assortment of two inch Ferns,
at $4.00 per hundred; $35.00 per thousand.

GEO. WITTBOLD, "«ltH« st. CHICAGO, ILL.

FERNS. FERNS.

This year we have a fine lot, all in the best
possible shape, a good variety and nice, bushy
ritock, 214 in pots. $3.50 per 100 ; $30.00 per lOtO ;
packed in pots. 50 cts. per 100 extra, express
paid to New York.

H. WESTON SBRO., Hempstead, L. I., N.Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

LATANIA BORBONICA

4incbpot8 $2.50 per doz; $20.00 per 100.

5 " 4.75 " 35.00 "

6 " 9.00 " 7000

7 " 1-25 each and fine epeclraen

plants from $6.00 and upwards.

Areca Lutescens, fine plants from $5.00 upwards.
Kentia Belmoreniia and FovHteriana—

4 In. pots. |:J5,0U per lUU ; 5 In. pota. JSO to $75 per 100 ;

6 In. pots, $1.00 to |l.i5 each; 7 In. pots. $1.'^ to

$2.00 each ; larger plants, well grown, trom $2.50 and

upwards.
Phoenix reelinnta. 4 Id. pots, 25c. each, $20 per 100;

51n. pota. 40c. each, $35.00 per 100; 6 In. pots. 60c. each,

$55.00 per lOu ; 7 in. pots, $1.25 each.
Phoenix CnnarienHis, Kiipicola and Recli-

nala, floe specimen plants, from $3.00 to $5 00 each,
CocoH Weddeliana, from 2 In. pois, $1.50 per doz

ASPiRlGUS SPRENGERI i;i,'^S-^*iZT'-
lOHN BADER, Troy Hill. Allegheny, Pa.

L. D. TELEPHONE 872.
Mention the PIorlBtfl' Exchanfre when wrltlni?

STRONO

AND

CHEAP..

FOR CASH TO MAKE ROOM.

BsparajiDSPluiiiosusllaDus

3 in., S7 a loo ; 4 in.. Sl2 a 100 ; 6 in., S%0 a 100.

Araucaria Excelsa, \

Tiors.
5 cts.

CHAS. T. SIEBERT, Sla. B, Pittsburg, Pa.

Mention the Florlati' Bzctaanre when writing.

Palms Cheap

In. In. No riice Price

potH hivh. leav'sperio perllMl

Areca I,iite9Ceils....4 i:)-I5 2-3 *1 2U JU.OO

....m IS-M :!-4 l.liO l.j.UO

•' " ....5 20-24 4-5 .3 50 30.00

" " ....6 2S-!a 5-0 6.50 50.00

LntBuiaBol'bonlca..3 10-12 4-5 .6.^ 5.00

•• " ..4 1.5-18 4-5 140 1:I00

" " ..5 18-20 4-5 3.50 32.00

" ..0 2C-22 5-1) 5.50 50.00

Corypha AllNtralis.l 12-16 4-5 2 00 1.5.'0

" •• ..5 18-20 5-(i 4,00 3500

" " ..6 2B-30 .5-7 5 00 45 00

Clianiseropi)Excel8u4 12-15 4-5 2.00 15 00
" '• 5 I8-;0 5-6 41,0 3i.00

Cliaiii:erop8 llumilit*
CaDiirieiisiB 1 15-18 4-5 210

'• •' 5 2C-24 4-5 4 50

SeaforlbiaElexuns..! 15-18 .3-4 1.30 13 00
..5 20-24 .3-4 2.75 25 00
For other varieties and sizes ste Wholesale List.
These plauts are all strong and ready for
larger pots. All orders must t>e accompanied
by the cash. Address all orders lo

W. J. HESSEB, PUTTSMPmH. NEB.

15,000 LATANIA BORBONICA

Fine plants of exceptionable value, viz:

100 1000

2 characterized leaves, 12 to 16 in. $15.00 $136.00
2 to 3 " " 4 in. pots,
15tol8in 30.00 150.00

4 to 5 characterized leaves, 5 in.
pots, 18 to 20 in 23.00

5 to 6 characterized leaves, 6 to 6

in. potp, 18 to 20 in 40.03

CAL,ADIIlItIS, fancy sorts,
named, large dry bulbs 10.00

BIOTA AUREA NANA.

The finest of all the Biotas, hardy North, is
also used for decorative purposes where it is
too cold and exposed for palms. Plants from
open ground with balls of earth.

100 1000

12 to 16 inches $12.00 $100.00

ISto 18 " 2U00

24 to 30 " 40.00

EVERBEARING PEACH.

A desirable variety, fruit ripens for three
months, budded trees, 3 to 6 feet, $10 00 per 100

OVER ONE ACRE OP GLASS...

350 ACRES IN NURSERY STOCK,
^P~Send for Trade List and Descriptive Catalogue

P. J. BERCKMANS CO.,

Fruitland Nurseries, - - Augusta, Ga.

Mention tha Florists' Bxehaii«« when wrttlnx.

BOSTON FERN ^

A SPECIAIyTY.

Specimen planta. cut
from bencn for 7, g
and 10 Inch pots, at 150.00, f75.00. and $1U0 00 a IVO.
CASH OR KEFERENCE PLEASE.

L. H. FOSTER, t^r^i^i'. Dorchester Mass.

lejUpis Mala Mmm

Tbe bandsomeBt decorative plant in
cultivation, $5.00 a 100; $40.00 a 1000.

Mine Is the Gezmlne Stock.

FRED. C. BECKER, Cambridge, Mass.

1130 CAMBRIDGE ST.

SMALL FERNS

In choice aBgortment, out of 3 and
2Va inch pots, for $4.C0 per 100.

Innn pvpi aucu in 6 and 7 inch pots,
UUU l/lliLAIVILn as fine as the best,
just rig^ht for Christmas, $6 and $9 per doz.
Cash, please. Satisfaction or money refunded.

UbU. A. nAUKllAIII, DETROIT, MICH.

Mention the Flortaf 'H!xehang» when writing-

HURRY UP!

If you want any Plants offered by me
in this paper of Oct. 7, page 1005.

PLANTS SELLING FAST.

Over 3,0C0 Palms sold already this Fall.

Send for price-list if you have not above
number of the Exchange.

N. STLDER, Anacostia, D.C.

Mention the Florlsf Exohange when writing.

COCOS NUCIFERA

Fine large plants, 25c. to 40c. each.
TIl^LANDSIA, ORCHIDS, ZAIVIIA8,
CRINUWS, AGAVES, CANNAS, CALAOI-
IIMS. ANANASSA EUGENIA, ACKOS-
TICHUM, NEPHROLEPIS EXALTATA,
and olber stock for sale, or exchange for 10,IX'U
CALLAS and FANCY CALAUIUMS.

SOAR BROS .Little River, Florida.

A FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT!

Keutia BelmoreRna and Forsterlana* 3 In.,
and Lntanf a Borbontca, 4 In., 25c. each.

Chinese Priinrone, flneet fringed varletlea, 2 In..
fZ.m ■ 2% In.. 13.00 per IW ; 3 In.. ROO per lUU.

AspnraffUH Sprenfferl and Plumosus* 2 In.,
|5.0(> per lOtl; Sin., |8.00 per 100.

Cyclamen Uisanleuni. 3 In., $6: 4 In., $10 per 100.

Rex B<>Konin. finest mixed. 3 In.. k4 00 per 100.

I>Iarguerilt' Dniiiy, large flowerint; white. 2 Inch,
$3.Uu per 100. NcphrolepU Cordata Com-
pactn, 2^ In., %-i.w per iiu. CaBh with order.

OKO. Al. KBf 9tAN8. Me-Wton, JK. J.

Mention the Florleta' Exchange when writing.

HEADQUARTERS FOR

Palms and Ferns.

Fine, clean homegrownstock; grown cool.
Give us a trial order and be CON VINCED„

J. B. HEISS, ?!l^frYeV.° Dayton, Ohio.

SEM> FOK I'KICK LIST,

Mention the Florlrta' Blichange when writing.

W^ f ^> K| A A fine assortment for florlBts
f" 1^ \\^ 1^ ^3 use, from 2;^ and 3 In. pota. Also

Selaffinella Emnieliana, and Ketlculata Aurea,
Cypei-UN AlteriilloliuH. $3.00 per 100.

BABY FRI.IIKOSES, from S inch. $4.00 per 100;
fiuin 4 Inch, strong, $s.UO per 100.

1*E1>AKG0MU;YI!^, m e best commercial varie-
ties, mixed, from 3 Inch, $3.00 per 100. ana from 4 Inch,
$6.00 per 100.

J. G. EISELE, - Philadelphia, Pa.

20th AND ONTARIO STS.
Mention th« FlorlMs' Exchange when wrltlnf.

HEADQUARTERS FOR XMAS

In Flowering Plants. Also PALMS In Quantity.
HAVE SOMETHING KE'W BESIOES AZALEAS.

ERICAS

THE COMING DECORATIVE
PLANTS FOR XMAS!

More desirable than Azaleas I Why? Because the ERICA FRAGRANS will keep
two weeKs in perfect order when in bloom in any florist store, providing it is kept well
wet. If notsold as a pot plant it can be cut and used to great advantage for making up
futinrai. or any other designs.

Another point in their favor is you can have them in bloom by taking in a warm
house a tew at a time from now until after Easter.

We have In bloom from now on the following flowering plants I

ERICA FRAGRANS. from $6.00, $9.00. $12.00, $15.00. $18.00, $24.00, $3D.OO, $36.00 per doz.
Specimen plantp, from $4.00 to $10.00 each. These can also be supplied by the doz.
Stock liner than ever before, each plant a perfect mass of flowers, color white with
brown center.

KRICA WILMOREANA, pink, trumpet shaped, $9.00, $12.00, $18.00, $24.00 per doz-
Specimen plants, $2.50 to $4 00 each. Shipping orders promptly attended to

1^00 A7AI FA^ InBloomforXmas and New Year

It/W /m£.<iVI_rfLrfilO Selected myself when on the other side.

Some In full budand color now. loSvars, white, pink, and pink and white.

«9u0, »12.0U, $16 mi, $18.()U, $J4X0, $J(lOV, $36.00. $43 UO, $48.00, |60.0U per doz.
A tew larger plants, from $6.U0 to $8.00 each.

ORANGES In Iruit, from $1.C0 to $5.00 each.

POI NSEXTI AS, -da^. a flower ; better flowers, 35c. each. Pots have from 3 to 6 flowers.

BOHG.^IISVIULEA SABiDERIAMA, tied to shapes such as baskets, from

$L' On iji.. A fpw specimeos.
CVCI.AItlEN Perslcum Orandlflora, from $4.00, $6.00 $9.00, $12 00 per doz.
KENTIaS, I mill LM ftp. to $25,10 each, Made-up plants a specialty.
AK>-:CA H'XESCENS, from $3 60lo$8.00e8ch. 3 in a pot.
PANDANl'H VKITCHII, from 60 els. to $2.50 each.
PAMDANUS irril.IS, trom 60 cts. to $1.60 each.
LATANIA BORBONICA, plants. $6.00 per doz.

ERICAS IN BUD.

We have also plants in bud, for florists desiring to

force into blcom themselves.
Erica Medlterranea, from 3H >Q pota, $2 a doz. ;
larger plants, $1.00 each.

Varieties suitable for blooming after
Xmas until Haster.

Erica Frag:raD8, fur forcing after Xmas, $7.00,

$9.00, $12.10, $15.t0. $18.00, $24.00, $36.00 per doz. ;

$5U.f0to $75.00 per 100.
Erica Wllmoreana. in bud, $6.00 per doz. ; small

plants, not in bud, $3.50 per doz.
Erica Capressina, shell pink, large plants, $2 each.
Erica Cavendishl, yellow trumpet, large plants,

$3.f0each.
Erica Persolata Alba, large plants, $13.00 per doz.
ErJcaPersolutaRosea, '* '* $12.00 '*
Erica Persoluta Rubra, new sport, is in bud

when little plant, 3!^ in. pots, $20.00 per ICO;

Larger plants, light pink shade, $9 and $13 a doz.
Erica Fragrans, plants in SH in* pots, for growing

on, with a few buds each, $15.00 per 100.

Full Line of Flowering Bulbs In Season.

hiace across i rom L. 1. R. K. Depot. Telephone Call 51 F. Flushing.
Trolley from L. I. City, 5 cts. ; by train, 30 cts. excursion. Come and Bee us I

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NOTES BY THE WHY.

I'ALL River, Mass.— Chatterton War-
burtou grew a number of that pretty
pompon chrysauthemum, Amy Porter.
AVhen disbudded the Hower is "very simi-
lar to that of DahliaC^ameliiipflora, being
quilled and a perfect ball. He grows one
house of .\laska for making up; it is the
fn est white tarnation with him. He has
a pink seedling from Scott, which is Hue.

George Smith will introduce a beauti-
ful white carnation, possibly next seaeon
under the name of Flying Scud.

Elmika, X. Y.— Hoffman Bros, have
the contract for laying out and planting
a large park here.

Slingehlands, N. Y.— Fred. Goldring
blames the season for the recent short-
age in violets, and doubtless he is cor-
rect. Those who grew Campbell were
the mo.st fortunate, as this variety was
not affected nearly so much as Jlarie
Louise, and dimes in (juicker and freer
With him, during the month of O<tober
the number picked was double that of
any previous year; the warm srell
brought the plants into bloom too
quickly and developed spot here for the
first time, happily cleaned out, by care-
ful watching and the aid of charcoal
dusted on the foliage to help sweeten it
A fine crop of bloom is in sight for Christ-
mas. Swanley White was not affected in
the least, but, of course, thesmall demand
does not warrant gi-o« in;; itexten.'iivclv
One of the prettiest Ij.iIi-Iick of Aspidinin
tensimense and njivMiJia stricta can be
.seen here raised in old houses. Cattleyas
and cypripediums fill one house. There
are some handsome seedlings among the
latter,also a fine lotof thetrue Cielogvne
cristata alba. In chrysanthemums" he
has Mrs. .Jas. Eadie, a late pink, and
Mutual Friend, white, for Thanksgiving.
Meteor is doing finely; it is a grand rose
as gro\yn here. An experiment in graft-
ing Niphetos upon Marechal Niel stock
has produced blooms, the size of which
reminds one of those exhibited by that
successful Canadian grower, Harry Dale,
at Madison Square Garden, some years
back.

NoHTHAMi-To.v, MASS.— H. W. Field
finds that the medium-sized chrysanthe-
mum is most popular; 20c. being the
limit. They have sold readily this sea-
son, and with the exception of a batch
of Bonnaffon lie will have scarce any-
thing left at Thanksgiving. Carnations
have replaced the early chrysanthemums
so that but little time was lost.

Boston, Mass.— Robert Montgomer3',
of Natick, on Saturday, exhibited at the
Exchange his new rose, a sport from
Pierpont Morgan. It was much admired
by the crowil that saw it. The foliage
is similar to that of Morgan, but the
color is brighier, even transparent, and
does not fade; the flowers of good sub-
stance and highly fragrant. This is its
third year with Mr. Montgomery, who
is studying for a name suitable for his
ac(iuisition.

Robt. Craig & Son, Philadlephia,
showed a vase of the new carnation
ICthel Crocker, which was favorably com-
mented upon by many prominent grow-
ers here who saw many good features in
the debutante.

T. F. Galvin is retailing the Lawson
plants thus; Single. $1 each; per dozen,
*!>; per 100, $.'"i(), and says a heavy file
is filled with orders at these figures. He
has issued a neat invitation for a special
exhibition at liis Back Bay conservatory
during Thanksgiving week, which show
"ill be made very attractive.

One of the most handsome plants seen
in this city just now is Draca-na termin-
alis; plants, 4 feet tall, of perfect color
and furnishing; three plants planted in
a 10-inch pot. These are grown by W.
W. Edgar; I saw them at the store of
Mr. B. Bunker. Houghton & Clark
handle a smaller size, admirnbl.y grown
b.y J. Kidder. I saw .some handsome
funeral pieces issuing from the store of
Houghton & ('lark, in which the fronds
of Adiantum Farleyense were freely used.
A wreath of bronze galax leaves, with a
bunch of violets and Farleyense, is one
of the richest effects desirable. Galvin
had a combination, where the lovely blue
Vanda cterulea was used. This orchid
conies high; $."> per spike. Norton Bros,
are preparing for their usual busy
Thanksgiving. W. E. Doyle is the first
to make a display of Begonia Gloire de
Lorraine, his Tremont street window
being devoted to it. It makes a great
showing and may be said to inaugurate
the sale of this pretty plant, which is
more plentiful here than last season and
will doubtless find as good sale as it did
then. W. M.

Boston.

The Market.

It now looks very much like busi-
ness all around, with a demand for every-
thing of good quality much in advance
of anything seen so far this season, and
a very short market— at least up to
Wednesday. Of course, the growers are
playing the old game of holding buck
stock for Thanksgiving Day, which has
caused a scarcity of all kinds of flowers.
Violets have caused most trouble and
worry to the dealers, asthese flowers are
scarcer and poorer than for some years,
and growers give little or no encourage-
ment of having a big crop soon. Anyone
bringing in violets for a week past re-
ceived *1.50 a 100 for them, no matter
how poor the quality. Roses, too, have
done better. Good Beauty now realize
.f:i to $4 a dozen easily, with extras go-
ing higher. The supply of these flowers
has shortened up somewhat, though
there is no scarcity. Bride and Brides-
maid are of better quality and have ad-
vanced in price also. Good ones clean
up well at $8 and .1;10 a 100, the smaller
grades ranging in price from .*2 to $<!.
Kai.serin make about the same prices as
Bride, but extras, which are superior to
the best Bride, go to .'$12. .'><!. Carnot are
blooming very slowly, but the demand
keeps in excess of the supply; good
grades of this rose run from .IfSto fie a
100. and are eagerly sought for, even at
the latter figure.

Good chrysanthemums were scarce the
first two days of this week, but were
promised in larger(juantities for Wednes-
day and Thursday, which will about
wind up the crop for the season.

Carnations have shortened and good
prices have been realized; $2 a 100 is an
average figure for good stock, but many
growers at the Exchange realized .12. o'o
a 100 for select grades, and .If.'i for fancy
Daybreak and other high grade sorts";
Bradt bringing .1f+ when fine. Paper
White narcissus and Roman hyacinths
are very plentiful at $2 a liio. "X'alley is
also abundant at $2 to .f4. Stevia is
brought in in large quantities, and does
well at 2.')C. a bunch.
The News.

J.W. Howard, for seven years with
W. W. Rawson & Co., as manager of their
seed deportment, resigned his position
on Deember 1. He will now devote his
time and attention to his flower busi-
ness.

Thos. Roland, of Nahant, went to New
York on a short business trip Saturday
evening.

Robert Craig & Son. of Philadelphia,
sent a handsome bunch of the new Ethel
Crocker carnation to the cut flower mar-
ket. The flowers were on exhibition
Saturday morning and attracted general
attention.

Another fine lot of new hybrid orchids
was shown at Horticultural Hall on
Saturday last. A silver medal was
awarded for a handsome plant of Cat-
tleya chocoensis var. virginalis, shown
by R. M. Grey, gardener to Oakes Ames.
Esq. The same exhibitor received a
similar award for a fine Cymbidium Win-
neanuni (C. giganteum X C. eburneum).
From Mr. Ames' jilace there also came a
vase of Cattleya chocoensis. John Mutch,
gardener to .James E. Rothwell, Esq.,
showed two nice hybrid cypripediums—
C. Maynardi (C. Spicerianum X C. purpu-
ratum) and C. Charles Canham (C. villo-
sum X C. superbiens). Chrvsanthemunis
were staged in variety by Mrs. K. M. Gill
and .James Comley, the latter also exhib-
iting flowers of Solandra livvis Mr.
Comle.v showed a white sport from Vivi-
and-.Morel among his chrysanthemum
display.

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Thb F=i-ORISts* Exchange.

J. K. ALLEN,

Wholesale Commission Dealer In

CUT FLOWERS

57 W. 'JSth Street, New York.

Orders by mall or teleerspb promptly attended to.
Telephone, 167 Madlaon Square.

Fine ROSES and CARNATIONS. Specialties.

W. S. ALLEN,

17 West 28th St., New York.

BLAUVELT & GUTTMAN,

36 W. 27th St., NEW YORK.
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Conslgnmenti of flrst-class Btock solicited.

Orders by mall or telegraph receive the best ot

attentloa. [yPHONE 1290 Madison Sq.

CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE

404-412 E. 34fli St.. N. Y., near Ferry.
Open every MornlDK at 6 o'clock a, m. for the

Sale of Cut Flowers.

This Is not a commission hoose ; the market

consists ot Individual stands.

Wall Space for Advertising Purposes to Rent.

J. DONALDSON, SECREITARY.

MICHAEL A. HART,

Wholesale & Gommission Florist,

44 W. 20th St., New Tork.

Telephone, 326 Madison Sq.

All kinds of Roses. Violets and Carnations a

Specialty.

ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.

JULIUS LANG,

Wholesale Florist

53 TTEST SOtli ST.

OOBiltrnnients Solicited. NEW YOMK.

FRANK MILLANG,

Wholesale Commision Dealer In

CUT FLOWERS

408 E. 34th St, NEW YORK CITY.

Cut Flower Exchange.

Telephone Call, 'J99 Madison Square.

MOORE, HENTZ& NASH,

WHOLESALE

Commission Florists,

liOcaled In Salesroom of the
New York Cut Flower Co.

II9-12I W. 23d St., New York.

Telephone i»8 18th St.

THE NEW YORK GUT FLOWER GO.

119-121 West 23d Street,

Il2-li4 West 24th Street.

Tslspiote 733-1811, NEW YORK.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders

HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES

Beauties, Meteors, Brides and Bridesmaids are tlie leaders.

Tlie lilKbest
g^ade of ...

alinrays on
band . . .

A SPECIALTY-

JAMES McMANUS, ,59 Ja^itJo "Square, 50 W. 30lh SI., NEW YOHK.

'Always Ready to Receive Fine Stock."

W. H. GUNTHER,

VIOLETS
ROSES

Wholesale Florist,

Carnations
ORCHIDS

30 West 29th St.,

New York.

WALTER F. SHERIDAN,

Wholesale Commission Dealer in ^UT rLOWEIvS

39 W. 28th STREET, NEW YORK.

Receiving Extra Quality AM, BEAUTIES and all other varieties of Roses.
TELEPHONE 902 MADISON SQUARE. .iBM^^a-^CARNATIONS.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Namu and VarietiM

A. Bkadtt , fancy— special. . .

" extra

No. 1

" Culls & ordinary..

Bride

Bridesmaid

Hoste

Jacqueminot

K. A. Victoria

La Prance

Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Plerpont Morgan. . .

Nlptaetoa

Papa Gontier

Perle

Scur. de Wootton

OBOUIDS— CattleyaB

Cypripediums

Dendrobium f ormosum . .

•* others

f Inl'r grades, all colors..

M ( White

e Standard J Pink

q Varieties") Red

S ( Yel.&Var..

•FANCY— i White

Pink

New York
Dec. 1. 189S

2>1.00 to 30.0(1
8.00 to 18.00

; (The highest J ^^^j

— grades of ,„,„--
C9 standard Tar) \ Yel.&Var..

l^ Novelties

Adiantdm

Abparaodb

CALLA8

Ch RYSANTHEMCMS, Ordinary
Chrysanthemums, fancy

Hyacinths

Lilies

Lilt of the Valley

Mignonette— ordinary...

" fancy

Nakcissds

HHILAX

Violets

S.lRi

e.w

B.Oli

3.00
3.0(
3.01
3. CO
3.0(
6.01
6.0
6.0(
6.01
6.0(1
.60

Boston

Nov. 23 1899

Philadelphia

Nov. 30 1899

45.00 to 60.00
26.00 to 30.0(
15.00 to 2U.ai

6.00 to 10. 0(

4.00 to WM'

4. to to 10.00

.... to

.... to

4.00 to

4,00 to

.... to ,...

4.00 to 10. a.

1.00 to 2.0(J
.... to

.... to
4.00 to

.... to
50.00 to «0.0(

.... to 13.61
10.00 to 12.0(

.... to

2.00 to

2.00 to

2 00 to

2 00 to

2.00 to

3.00 to

3.00 to

3.00 to

3.00 to

3.00 to
.36 to
35.00 to 50.0(1

8.00 to 10.01
10.00 to 16.00
16.00 to 25.0(1

2.00 to 3.0(1
12.00 to 16.00

3.00 to 4.(KI

2.00 to 6.00

6.00 to 10.01

2.00 to 2. 60

8.00 to 10.00
76 to 1.6U

1.00
3.011
6.00
6.0U

4.00 to

1.00 to

1.00 to

1.00 to

.... to

..., to

2,00 to 10.00

.... to

.... to

1.00 to

.... to

.,,. to

.... to

1.00 to

.... to

.,,, to

,... to

.... to

.... to

.60 to

1.00 to

1,00 to

1.00 to

1.00 to

.... to

.... to

.,,. to

,... to

2.50 to

.50 to

.,,, to 60.00

6.0O to in.dU

4.00 to 6.0(

8.00 to 16.00

1.60

. to 40.00
35.(10 to 36.00
15.00 to 20.0(1
5.00 to 10.0('

5.00

4.0(1

1.00
1.25
1.35
1.25
1
1

1.50
1.60
2.00
3.0II
.76

Baitlmor*

Nov. 29 1899

Buffalo

Nov. 29, 1899

Violets, special I 1.60 to 2.0i

1.00 to
.... to
3.00 to
.... to
1.50 to
1,50 to
10 00 to 12.60
.76 to I.IO
.... to 1 26

4.00
1.00
2.0(1

3. no

4.00 to

4.00 to

,.., to

.... to

4.00 to

3.00 to

.... to

3.00 to 10.00

.... to

.... to

4.00 to

4.0O to

.... to

10.00 to 50.0(1

16.00 to 30. a

.... to

.... to

,.., to

1.25 to

1.36 to

1.25 to

1.25 to

,,.. to

..,, to

..,. to

.... to

3.00 to

.75 to

35.00 to .50.0(1

8.00 to 10.0(1

4.00 to 6.0(

8.00 to 12.00

1.00 to 3.00

.... to

2.00 to

1.00 to

3.00 to

.... to

10.00 to 15 00

.35 to .60

1.00 to 1.35

8.0C
8.00

6 0(1
6.00

1.0('
1.6(i
1.511
1.6(1
1.60
2.00
2.00
2. OH
2.01
5.00
1.00

4.00
1.5(

3.(10
3.00

6.0(1
6.00

.. to ....
..to ....
00 to 25.00
..to
00 to
.00 to
... to
,,. to
.00 to
.00 to
...to
,00 to
...to
...to
...to
.00 to
...to
... to
... to
...to
...to
,75 to
.00 to
.00 to
.00 to
.00 to
.611 to

50 to

51 to
,50 to
... to
,,. to ....
.oil to 50.00
.00 to 9.0U
...to
...to
...to
...to
...to
...to
... to
...to
... to
...to
,.,. to

40.00 to 60.00
30.00 to 40.00
16.00 to 26.00
10.00 to 16.00

6.00
6.0i

8,00

6,00

1,00

1.76

1.7

1.7

1.75

2.00

2.0

2,0,

2.00

.75

3.00 to

3,00 to

, to

.... to

3.00 to

..,. to

..,, to

3.00 to

.... to

3.00 to

,.,, to

3.00 to

.... to .,,,

,,.. to ,,,,

12.00 to 16.00

.... to .,,.

,,.. to

1.00 to

1,60 to

1,50 to

1,50 to

1,50 to

2 60 to

2.50 to

2.60 to

2.60 to

.... to

.75 to -.-

35.00 to 60.00

lO.OO to 15.00

3.00 to 10.00

10.110 to 20.00

2.50 to 4.00

20.00 to 25.00

3.00 to 4.00

3.00 to 4,00

.... to .,,,

.,,, to ..,,

12.00 to 16.00

1.00 to 2.00

2.00 to 3.00

8. CO
t.OO

8.00

8.00
6!66

6.00

1.26

2.60
2.60
2.60
2.60
3.60
3.50
3.60
3.60

i'.26

For Prices of Fancy and Special StoclK see onr Correspondence Oolnmns.

Prices are for quantities of one h indred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given oriy after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be founii practically correct up to the date mentioned.

Asparagus Plumosus

Chrysanthemums

Mignonette

Brides

'Maids

American Beauties

WELCH BROS.

PROPRIETORS

Kaiserins

Meteors

Carnots

Violets

Valley

Carnations

Mention the Florlsu' Exchange when wrltloE.

CITY HALL GUT FLOWER MARKET,

15 PROVINCE ST. - 9 CHAPMAN PL.

Can furnlBh at short notice. Prlcee according to quality of goods. Long Distance Telephone, 2161 and 2071.

SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,

'^^STih.olesa.le IFlorist

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Tliis Establistinient -will be Open from 6 a. m. to zi p. in.

.fik-lvd:, BE3.A.-CrTIE!S a,i5.<a. "^.A.XjXjE'y OTix Specialties.
1612-14-16-18 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

GEORGE SALTFORD,

2 Wholesale CommlBBlon Dealer In g

..VIOLETS..

g 50 West 29th Street, New York, p

8 Telephone Call, 1304 Madlaon Sq. B

We have a Hne
graiJe of every-
thing in market
at present.

Send us a Trial
Order and we
will do the rest.

I EDW. C. HORAN,

47 West 28th Street,

NEW YORK.

CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE.

Telephone,

421 Madison Sq.

Receiving Daily

Fine

PRES, CARNOT

KAISERINS,

METEORS,

BEAUTIES,

Etc.

FfiANK H. Teakndly. Chablks Schenok.

TRAENDLY & SCHENGK,

Wholesale Florists,

33 W. 2Bth St, and CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE,

NEW YORK.

Telephone, 270 Madison Sq,

^"Consignments Solicited,

JOHN YOUNG,

Wholesale Florist

51 WEST 28th ST.,

NEW YORK.
CYCAS PALM LEAVES Alway. on Hand,

THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.,
Wholesale Florist,

43 West aSth Street,

NEW YORK.

YOUNG &. NUGENT,

Wholesale Florists,

SUPERB VIOLETS,

Orchids. Koaea. Carnatlona.

42 W. 28th St., New York City.
Telephone 2065 Madison Sq.

HICKS & CRAWBUCK.
Wholesale Commission Florists,

108 LIVINQSTON ST.,

ConsIgnmentB Solicited. BROOKLYN, N, Y

FTillllllillllllllllllllllllHllllf"""'""""""""""""""""g
1 Special and Number One %

I ROSES I

^ Are ill demand among my eustom-
a ers and I can handle them to good
3 advantage. Also have room for

I FIRST-CLASS

VIOLETS

Write me what you have.

ALFRED H. LANGJAHR,

WHOLESALE FLORIST,

1 9 BoerumPlace, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Telephone 030 Main.

BmimiKimimmiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiKmiiiiiiiiiimimiiifl

WhDlesali Florists,

Mwara aa Haa*
CARNATIONt,
BiESEIMAIDS
HKlliEt.

JOBBERS in

FLORISTS'

SUPPLIES

FLORISTS' VASES.

RartlcatUral Aactleaaara.
S4 Hawliy 8TiiiaT. BOSTON.

Mention the Fionsts' Kxchanse when writing.

December 2, 1899

The F=i-orists' Exchange.

1211

WM. J. BAKER,
Wholesale Florist,

J 432 So. Penn Square,
J«J«PHILADELPHIA,

DUMONT & CO.,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

Ho. 1806 FUbcrt St., PhiladelpbLi.

'PHOin, 8912 D.

FRED. EHRET,

Wholesale Florist

1403 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE,
PHILADELPHIA.

WM. J. MOORE,

Wholesale Florist,

36 South 16th St., Phila., Pa.

Consignments ol Firsl-class Stock Solicited.

Valley In qnantlty. Tdephooe connection.

GEO. M. MOSS,
Wholesale Florist

32 South 17th SL, PHILADELPHIA. PA.

Long DUtance "Phone, 14330 D.

Consignments of choice B0BE3, CARNATIONS,

VIOLETS BOllclted.

Fine VALLEY In stock at all times.

LEO NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist I

N.W.Cor. 13th and Filbert Sts.

Philadelphia.

Lonff Distance
Phooe 3-4S-94 D.

ConslgnnifnU of Choirs Vall.y and Ito... SollcU.d.

EDWARD REID,

Wholesale Florist

1626 Ranstetd St., PHILADELPHIA,

Bet. Market and Cheetnat Sts.

ALL CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON.

TelkpHOKB 3966 A.

lOLTOII t lUNKEL CO.,

WHOLESILE FLOniSTS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
Manutacturtrs •! Wire Designs.

457 Milwaukee St. MILWAUKEE, WIS.

'Phone Main 87<. T. O. Boi 103.

Headquarters in Western New York

- — FOB

ROSES. CABHATIONS

And all kinds ol Seasonable Flowers.

TRIAL ^Mm^^ m

WM.F. HASTING, wholesale
48 1 Washington Street, Commission

Buflalo, N. Y. r\otiti

Also Dealer In Florists' Siinpllet & Wire Designs.

E. H. HUNT

Wholesale Cut Flowers

76-78 Wabash Ave , Chicago, 111.

^^77-. HC. ELLIOTT,

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND, •wx^ioi^es^i.e

CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Wo. 67 Bromfleld St. and 18 Chapman Place, BOSTON. MASS.

CUT STRINGS, 8 to 10 ft.
long, 50c. per string.

Shipped to any part of the country.

McKELLAR & WINTERSON,

'Wholesale Commission Jobbers

In Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturers of Wire Work.

45, 47, 49 WABASH AVENUE, • ■ CHICACO, ILL.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Name* and Varletlaa

Chicago

Nov. 2il '9!

I

A. Bbactt, tanoy— epeolal.

*' eitrs

No.l

" Culls & ordinary

Bride

Bridesmaid

Hoste

Jacqueminot

K. A. Victoria

La France,

Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan.

NiphetoB

Papa Gootier

Perle

Souv. de Wootton

OBCHIDS— Cattleyas

Cypripediums

Dendrobium formoBum..

'• others

f Inf'r grades, all colors
M ( White

e Standard
.o Varieties

46.00-SO.CO
30.0C— 35.ai
10.00—15.00
5.00- 8.0(1
4.00— 8.00
4.00- 7.00

•Fancy—

Pink.

Bed

Yel.iVar.
White....

Pink

Bed

Yel.&Var.

lientlon tk« Florlau* Bxduinge when WTltlng.

^ ("The hlKhest
M (n^des of
^3 itandord Tar)

(^ Novelties

Adiantdh

Asparagus

Callab

CHRYBANTHKMnMSOrdin'y

Chrysanthemums, fancy.

Hyacinths

Lilies

Lily of the Valley

Mignonette- ordinary. . . .

" fancy

Narcissus

bUILAX

Violets

Violets— special

6.00— 8.0(1
6.00- 8.00

4.00— 8.0C

40.00-60.00
y.OO— 30.00
15.00—18.01
8.00—12.50
6.00—10.00
6.00—10.00

6.0O-1O.0O

8.00— 6.0(1
3.00—6.01

....- 1.60
3.00— 3.01
3.00— 3.(XJ
3.00- 3.00
2.00- 3.0(1
4.0O— 6.01
4.00— 6.00
4.0O— 6.0O
4.0O- 6.00

"75— i!(li
50.00— 75. ai
8.00—13.00
8. 00-13. .W
16.00-25 00
3.00— 4.0(1
16.00—18.0(1
4.00- 5.01
3.00- 4.00

sioo- s'.m

13.00—16.00
1.00- 1.50
2. or— 2.26

St. Louis

Nov.37,'99

Cincinnati

Nov. 37, '9f

4.00-

4.00-

8.00
8.00

35. 00- 40. ai
20. 00-35. 0(
15.00-35.00

4'.60— 6!dl
4.00- 6.00

4.00— 6.00

3.00— 4.00

1.00- 1.5(
2.00- 3.0(1
2.00— 3.00
3.00- 3.0
2.00- 3,0(1
....- 4.0(
....— 4,01
...,- 4,0(1
....— 4.00

!!!!— iioo

....-76.01

6!66— i2!,5(i

16.00-25.011
3.00- 4.00

3.00— 4.00

13., 51- 18. 0(1
1.00— 1.50
3.00- 3.60

Milwaukee

Nov. 37,

1.60- 2.0(
1.60— 2.00
1.50- 3.01

3!66- iM
3.00- 4.01
3.00— 4.00

,,,.- 1.0(1

6.00-10.00
15.0a-2 I. Of
....— 3.00

i'.oo- B.m

6 00— 40.00
15.00—26.00
iO. 00-13. ,5'
6.00— 8.00
6. (HI— 8.0(1
6.00— 8.00

6,00- 8.00

6',65- 8!66
i'.bb— 6!6(i

2.00- 3.00
2.00- 3.00
2.00— 3.(11
2.00— 3.00

3.00- 4.01
3.00— 4.00
3.0a— 4.0(1
3.00— 4.00
3.00— 4.00

'.'.'.'.— IM
....-75.00
.,,,-12.51'
5.00- 8.0(1
16. 00-26, a

,— 6.01
.— 4.00

10.00-.50.0
20. 00-35. IjO
10 00— 15.(K
6.00— 8.00
4.00—10.00
4.00-lU.OO

3.03- 4.0(1

12.00-15.00 15.C0-18.00

..,.- .76 ....— 1.0(1

1.00- 1.26| ..,.— 1.60

Pittsburg

Nov. 29, -98

6.00-
4.01-

4.00-
4 (0-

13, Ol
6.00

6.00
6.0(1

1.00- 1.50
1.00— 1.60
1 CO- 1.60
l.CO- 1..5(i
1.00- 1,6(
1.75- 2.(«i
1.75— 2.00
1.75— 3.10
1,75- 3.(0

'.'.'.'.- i'.a

35.00—60.00
6.O0-IO.OO
6.00—13.01

15.00—20.00
2.00- 3.00

15.00 -20.0(1
3.00- 4.0(1

3.00- 4.00

12.00-15.(10

.76- 1,00

1.26— 1.60

Toronto

Nov, 30, -99

4.00
1.00-

-15.80

- 5. CO

- 6.01)

1.00— 4.00

1.00-
1.00-

1.00-
1.00-

6.00
6. CO
4.(0

■ 6.(10
- 6.00
■35.00

l.UC-
1.00-
1.00-
1.(0

30.00-
4.00-

i.no-
6.00

- .75

- 2.00

- 2 00

- 2.011

- 2.00

- 3.00

- 3.00

- 3.011

- 3,00

- 3.00

- 1.60
-,50.00
-10.00

- 3.00
-10.00

.60-

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see onr Oorrespondence Colamna.

Prices are for quantities of one tiundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

WHOLESALE

FLORIST

1322 Pine Street,
ST. LOUIS, MO.

C. A. KUEHN,

WHOLESALE FLORIST,

1122 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo.

A COMPLETE LINE OF WIRE DESIGN.S.

Wc are the DiNtrihulliiK Agents of the .l^aritest. Best and Most
Reliable Growers in this vicinily.

Am. Beauties,

Roses,

Carnations,

Violets,

Valley,

Romans,

Paper Whites, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,

705 Penn Ave.

Plumosa,

Sprengeri,

Smilax,

Calax, Ferns,

Wild Smilax,

Cape Flowers,

Immortelles.

UmUOB Um Flonati' Bachftny wli«n wtiUdk.

BASSETT & WASHBURN,

Wboleaale Dealers uid Growers of

CUT FLOWERS

7S WABASH AVI., CHICAaO, ILL.
• Greenhouses it Hinsdale, III.
1*. B. Tbone at Chicago, Main 223.

h. D. Thone at Hinidale, No. 10.

KENmCOTT BROS. GOMPMY,

Wholesale Cut Flowers

42 and 44 E. Randolph StrssI,

CHICAGO, ILL.

WIRB WORK A SPECIALTY.

WIETOR BROTHERS,

STJOOKBBOBS TO

ROQBRS PARK FLORAL CO.,

Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers

OKFIoa AND SALKBROOM,

61 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO.

HeadQuartera for AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

REINBERC BROS.,

Wholesale Oroweis,

ROSES and CARNATIONS

In all leading varUtlca. Wrltn for prices.

REINBERC BROS.,

51 Wal>»»Ii Av,,., CHICAGO, ILL.

E. G. HILL & CO.

Wholesale Florists

RICHMOND, INDIANA.

LAGER & HURRELL,

Growers and ^\ n ^\ U | ^\ ^
Importers of ^J W\. W ■■ I V O
Just arrived In fine condition, Cattley a Mendelil
and Iifcliu JouKlieaiint also C. Labiata, C.
SpecioNisBima, C dlaskelliaua and C. Itar-
risoiiiic.

Cherry Wood Baskets, Fresh Moss and Peat.

Cor,e.,ondence^^^ SUMMIT. N. J.

'MUMS THAT PAY TO GROW.

stock plants of Merry Monarch, Montmort,
Ivory, H. Roiiinson, llonniiEfon and Indiana,
at 6jc. per d. z. Merry Christmas, best late
white, 10c. each. Plants in 2',i in. pota of Mon-
arch and Moutmort, at $2.00 per 100.

nirs. Fisher Carnations, from soil,
$1,611 (Per mil.

Cut Smilax, fine s'.riugB, 20c. a string.

CaatplMaa. WM. KEIR, Pikesville, Md.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS!

Stock phinte of Polly Koee (pure white
Glory of the Pacific), the best early white on
the market. Certificated. Jl.OO per dozen ;
$7.00 per 100. Aleo Major Bonnaffon, Mrs.
J. Jonea, Rieman. Lincoln, Maud Dean,
Mayflower. Maud Adams, W. R. Smith, Mrs.
It. McArthnr, and other leading varieties,
.'?1 .00 per dozen.

A. J. VREEI.AND,

200 West Side Ave., JERSEY CITY. N. J.

Mention the FlorlBta' Eichange wh*-n writing

FHIIGY CDT SPim

In large or small quantities.

Orders booked for Thanksgiving
and Xmas.

Stock plants of Glory of Pacific,
Mrs. O. p. Baspett, Pink Ivoky, Helen
Bloodqood, Geohoienne Bramhall,
Indiana, Bonnaffon, W. R. Smith,
at 7.5 cts. per doz. ; $i.(:0 per 100.
Sati§faction Guaranteed. Cash With Order.

GEO. MILLER, Kewark, Ohio.

1 Mention the Florists' Exchajige when WTltlng.

1212

$5

Makes You a Member of the

SOCIETY OF

AMERICAN FLORISTS

THE LARGEST ASSOCIATION OF EXPERT
HORTICCTLTUHISTS IN THE WORLD.
Supplies at wholesale rates through the Co-
operative Purchase Department.
Free registration o£ new plant introductions.
Dues after first year. . . . $3.00 annually.

Life membership 30.00

Next Convention. New York City, August.
1900. Write to Secretary,

WM. J. STEWART, 'b^oIV'S^JI'maI's:

Mention the PIorlstB' Exchange when writing.

Marketing Tags.

FOR CUT FLOWERS.

SEE ADVERTISEMEST
PAGE 1188 LAST ISSUE

THE FLOBISTS' EXCHANGE, '^^y^MlZ

StalioDGij] [o[ Floiists.

Every florist in the land should have a
complete supply of printed matter where-
with to conduct his business in befitting
style. We have the largest outfit in
America devoted solely to horticultural
printing, and we understand the wants
of the trade. Below we quote two com-
bination offers and would be pleased to
supply you.

00 Combination offer
•^ includes....

8S0 Noteheadi, i}ixS^ ina.
250 Envelopes, size 6^.
850 Billheads, 7 ins. wide, 6% ins. deep.
S60 Business Cards, 2^x4H 'Dl-
260 Taes, size 2Mx6!4 ins.
Cash with order. Delivered F. O. B., N. T.

$5.22

$1

0 00 Combination offer
•^ includes....

600 Noteheads, bi^xSH ins.
600 Envelopes, size &%.
600 Billheads, 7 ins- wide, 5^ ins. deep.
600 Monthly Statenaents, b^KS% ins.
600 Kugliiess Cards, 'i%xi}^ ins.
600 Tags, ;^!^x5^ Ins-
One Day Book. I If these are not wanted
One Ledger. f subtract $1.50.

Cash with order. Delivered F. O. B., N. T.

PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE YOU ORDER.

Write plainly and send " copy " for
each article wanted.

Noteheads will be furnished in smooth
writing paper with ruled lines. Linen
paper, ruled or unruled, can be had in-
stead if so ordered.

Envelopes are full commercial size and
of good quality.

Billheads will be furnished as above,
but size 614 ^^^- wide and 4% ins. deep
will be substituted when so ordered.

Cards are of good quality and ample
proportions.

Day Book and Ledger are large enough
for ordinary purposes. Ledger is in-
dexed and will hold 800 accounts.

Special designs, trademarks, etc., en-
graved to order. A rose, violet, or other
flower can be printed on your letterheads
and billheads, plain or in color, to order.

The quality of all the above work is
guaranteed.

The Florists' Exchttnge.

We can forward any of these combina
tion offers with advantage to the pur-
chaser, but it will not pay from a
distance to order a single item on
account of the express charges.

Address all orders to

I.T.DELIMmPTG. SPUB. GO. Ltd.,

p. O. Box 1697 New York.

Newport, R. I.

Of the quartette ot Newport Horticul-
tural Society's members, who have re-
cently been laid up with typhoid fever,
ex-Secretarv .1. .J. Butler is the first to be
out; too "late, however, for the Fall
show, where his presence was missed. I
am pleased to be able to add also that
ex-President McMahon is convalescent,
and the other two are progressing favor-
Thomas J. Gibson, of Gibson Bros.,
and wife are visiting in Canada.

One of the most interested and inter-
esting vieitui-s, which itwas ourpleasui-e
to meet at the chr.vsanthemum show,
was James Warburtoii, of Cressbrook
Greenhouses, Fall Kiver, iMass,, accom-
panied by his grandson. Mac.

St. Joseph, Mo.

Chrvsanthemums are now at their
best; "the demand for them is only fair.
They are not the lad they were three or
four years ago. I'rices range from .">0e.
to .^2..")0 per dozen. Superintendent Rau,
of Krug Park, held a chrysanthemum
show last week; his showing of potted
plants was very fine, consisting of many
new and raie varieties. Hoses are plen-
tiful, and quality very good, considering
the warm weather. Violets are scarce
and poor in quality. Carnations are
very good. Romans and narcissus (Pa-
per'White) are coming in in good form.

Coal is selling at from 7."c. to -If 1 per
ton higher than a year ago; fortunately
we have not had occasion to use very
much of it tlins fai-. X.

Miami, Fla.

The (lays ai-c like .June days at the
.North,, while the nights ai-e cool, with
heavy dews, but very little rain. Pine-
apple fields are looking fine, giving prom-
ise of plenty of fiuit later. There is a
little fruit t(i be had now, and whatthere
is is of the Hm'st quality. Some of the
apples weigh five to seven pounds and
are deliclously sweet. Truck gardens
still show a wonderful growth. Sweet
peppers, okra and beans are being shipped
from this county (Dade) to northern
markets. It is a common occurrence for
truckers to make fSOO to $1200 per
acre on Winter-raised vegetables.

Chrysanthemum culture, what little
has been tried here, has proved a failure.
Dickerson & Belden, the florists, propose
to give this plant a trial next .scasim,
and hope to prove it can be suii-cssfiilly
grown In this locality. Carnations and
roses do finely, and why not the flower
of the Orient. The native "Cr.ackers "
said vegetables could not he grown here,
yet for the past three Winters thousands
of crates of vegetables have been shipped
to northern markets.

The grounds of the Royal Palm are a
perfect dream of beauty, hundreds ot
rare and beautiful plants growing in the
open ground, and being of such a size as
to he scarcely recognized as the same
plant sein growing in j)Ots at the North.

PUYLLANTHUS.

Pittsburg:.

Trade Notes.

Trade conditions remain about the
same — satisfactory. Stock is abundant,
roses and carnaUons choice. Chrysan-
themums are letting up slowly, and the
supply will be pretty well exhausted aftei"
Thanksgiving Day. Wild southern smi-
lax is much used this year for decorating.

Jottings.

Arnold Ringier. of Chicago, spent a
day in the city on his way East.

.Tames I)ell. who for many years w'as
in charge of the floral department in J.
R. & A. Murdoch's, and afterward in
business for himself, suffered a great loss
the past week by the death of his wife.
Her remains were taken East for burial.

Club Amusements.

The second reception and dance
given by the Florists' Club last week, in
(Jyclorama Hall, was in every way as
successful as the first one, and verj well
attended, considering the inclement
weather. The hall w'as nicely decorated
with wild smilax and cut blooms, also
palms, which were kindly furnished by
.1. Bader. The cut flowers and greens
were donated by the florists, and tlie
decorations were in charge of L. I. Neft
and .T. W. lAidwig being much admired.
After an elaborate supper, card pla>':n;i
and dancing were indulgeil in until 2
a. m. ICverybody was well pleased with
the night's enjoyment, and are already
looking forward to the ue.xt affair.

E. C. Reineman.

Hot=Bed

•■%/%/%/%'%^ '

Sash

Tenons white-leaded. Corners se-
cured with iron dowel pins. Every
detail of construction perfect.
Made of Clear Cypress Lumber.

Quick Shipments.

We have in stock and can ship
Immediately :

3 ft. x6 tt.,.S rows 10 in.glass.
3ft.3in.x(3 ft.,-t " Sin. "

4 ft. X 6 ft., 5 " Sin. "

Not glazed, 1% in. thick.

Delivered Prices

Quoted on application. State size
and quantity wanted. No order
too small to receive careful atten-
tion, and none too large for our
facilities.

LOCKLAND LUMBER CO.,
Lockland, Ohio.

M^Titlon the Florlata' Exchange wh**n wrlttng

SHEEP MANURE

I have now on hand tbo cleanest and purcBt
6beep manure that can be bought on the
market. To be convinced send for price liei
and sample.

J. L. ELLIOTT.
645 Canal Street. BETHLEHEM. PA.

Telephone 1193.
lUBntlon thft Florlpts' BxcbanKe when writing

SHEEP MANURE

Cleaned and prepared expressly for florlstB nae.

Yon win find It the genuine article. For reference

to Ita being flr8^cIaBB, I refer you to Henry F. Mlchell,

1018 Market Street, Phlladelpma, Pa. Trial bags of 150

lbs., $2.50 ; per ton, $25 00. H ton at ton rate.

Cash With Obdbb.

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

IOI2 Ontario St., PHILA., PA.

MeQtloD the FlorlBtx' Exctuin<« when wrttlBc

GEORGE RIPPERGER,

SHEEP MANURE

I have now on hand a large qaantltT of
Al 8HEKP MANTTRE. ^-Bend for Price

LlBt and Sample.

Best Fertilizer for Top Dresalne*

?!SSb"L«'n.r/t'.*' LONQ ISLMD CITY.

M.«nt1on the FlorlBtB' ExchanKe wnt;n wrtlinb

"NICOMITE"

(PATENT)

Vapor Insecticide

POWDER.

No labor required. Harmless to
bloom and foliage. A certain killer of

RED SPIDER, GREEN FLY

and all other Insect Pests.

Ask Your Seedsman For It.

The Tobacco Warehousing &Trading Co

LOUISVILLE. KY.

GLASS

For Qreenhouses, Qraperies,
Hotbeds, Conservatories,

and all other purposes. Get oxjb Fio-
TTBEs BEFORE BtTTiNO. Estimates freely
given.

N. COWEN'SSON,
392-94 W. Broadway, New York.

f.tl-'n th." Kl.irloTi

<s

Mention the FlorlsU' Exchange when wr-ltiWB

$'S-ft^'^

Am

^kabcuraDip(o.

Chicatfo

Mention the Florist*' Exchange wheo wn*

LIVE PLANTS
CUT FLOWERS

LABELS

When you ship a Bos, Crate or Package of PLANTS or CUT FLOWERS you want a
label to place thereon— not a plain, ordinary, everyday tag, but a characteristie
card of good size, bearing a design or emldem in red inl£, which will at once draw
the attention of handlers to the contents thereof, and give the expressman or carrier
to understand the nature ot the goods he is handling, and that there must be no
delay or monlieying with same. We have prepared these labels in Two Appropriate
Designs, one for Live Plants, one for Cut Flowers, and offer them in five sizes, and
printed in Two Colors on various qualities of cardboard for tacliing on, or ot paper for
pasting on. We quote prices as follows, Cash with Order, F. 0. B. N. Y. :

We print in fol-
lowring sizes.

On White
Cardboard.

(To be nailed on
package.)

On Manilla
Cardboard.

(To be nailed on
package.)

On Fine White
Brlstolboard.

(To be nailed on
package.)

On Good White
Book Paper.

(For pasting on.)

In Two Colors.

600

1,000

BCO

1,000

510 1 1,000

BTO

1.000

4x7M! ins

$3.00

$4.25

$3.00

$4.00

$3.25

$4.50

$2.75
2.75

$3.25

5y„x7ins

3.25
3.50

4.50
5.00

3.25

4.35

3.50

5.00

3.50

7x7>,3ins

3.50
3.75
4.00

4.75
5.25
5.50

4.00

5.75

3.00

3.75

71/3x91/3 ins. . . .

3.75

5.50

4.50

6.75

3.00

4.00

7x11 ins

4.00

6.00

4.75

7.25

3.25

4.00

For prices on quantities over 1,000 write us ; they come lower in quantities. Labels, i]
eyeletted lilie tags, furnished to order. For further particulars address

A. T. DE LA MARE PIG. and PUB. CO. Ltd.," N^cwTo^r

December 2, 1899.

Xhb F^lorists* Exchknce.

1213

Ty O T A S H gives ro/or,

jliizvr and J/r;/mcss to all

fruits. No good fruit can

be raised without Potash.

Fertilizers containing at least
8 to io% of Potash will give
best results on all fruits. Write
for our pamphlets, which ought
to be in every farmer's library.
They are sent free.

CERMAN KALI WORKS, H Nassau SI.. New York.
Mention the FlorlgU' Eichangg when writing.

BONE MEAL

MADE FOR MY ONE USE AND
FOR OTHER FLORISTS' WHO
ARE LOOKING FOR SOME-
THING GOOD. TRY A BAG NOW.

ALBERT M. HERR. Lancaster, Pa,

Mention the Florlrta' Exchange when writing.

pOMBININGthe
^ qualities of an
absolute insect eiter-
minator with those of
a vigorous fertilizer.
Recommended and In
use by the foremost
florists and norserymen
iq tbe land. For Sale at
the Seed Stores.

ROSE MF6. CO.,

Niagara Falls, New York

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

"J." C^ ^B .J^. C? C %^

C FBE.SI], EXTRA 8TKONG. gr

^ Bales 200 to .500 pounds, 70 cents per 100. *"*

I DUST, 25-50-100-250 ponnds, 2J^ cts. per D

v^ pound. 1 1

~L SYRACrSE FI,(>\VER POTS. U

Sf U. CUTLER RYERSON, 108 3d Ave. S

S NEWARK, NEW JERSEY. T

XZOSE3 c«3 TT.^.SEJS

Mention the Florlata' Erchange when writing

CANE STAKES!

I can furnish one million Cane Stakes,
from 4 to 7 feet long-. Make offers

on quantity wanted

I can sell Carnation Flowers. Who
will supply them, and at what price?

C. S. XAIT, BrunBiivick, Ga*

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

SILKALINE

Just the thing- for
tying Bouquets and
stringing Smilax.

Manufactured Ex-
pressly for Floristaby

JOHNC. MEYER &C0.,

87 Summer St..Boiton,Mass

STEPipillil} WKE

Perfectly straight, cut 9 or 12 inches.
No. 34, In 12 lb. boxes, WI.IO.

H. F. UTTLEFIELD, Worcester, Mass.

BOSTOH FLORIST LETTER GO.

MannfacturerH of FLORISTS' LKTTKRS.

DlmcnsIonB of
thlB box, 22 In.
long by IS Id.
wld<> and 12 In.
blt^li. fcSectloDH.

Thlc wooden box nicclj' Htulncd and viiriili>hed,
18xSOxl'.i inude In two oeotloiix, one I'or eucli kIzb
letter, iclven nxvnv with flr^t order of "■OO h-tterfi.

Itlock Letters. 1^; or 2 mch size, per 100, f2.0U.
Script Letters, $4 iiO.
FaB'ener with each letter or word.
Used by leading florlBts everywhere and for sale by
all wbclesale florists and supply dealers.

N. F. McCarthy, Treas, & Manager,

Factobt. Dr\cY/%u uiAec Office,

iSOreenSt. BUolUW, IVIAaa. giHawJt-ySt,

Mention the Florlati' Vixcha,nge wh«n wrltlnc.

^^^

m

BRANCH J||l;l, l|ll||in%-|RcTORY.

m0^^ '1^5^ Wharton
WES!S!PE»i:*'# St.-

Jersey Cnr.K J./ '^^ '^ (^i^-
JACKiiAvtiKARSOfi^f nfllADEJ™^
^ to/<cl5uHp(iiT.NY. 'JrA'

Mention tb» F1orl»t«' Eichajig* whan writing.

Florists' Boxes

AND

flailing Packages

The Dayton Paper Novelty Co.,

DAYTON, OHIO.

Montlon the Floi-lrtj* B?Toh«jiffe whan writing.

SOMETHING NEW

Round Green Stakes, 12 In. long, for Hyacinths.
Tulips, planLB, etc., etc. Just what you want. They
are neat, save time and will help sell your plants; tbe
low price will Insure a large sale among the trade.
Introduced by and can be obtained only from us.

Prices, per 250, 60 cts. ; per 500, |1.10 ; per 1000, $2.00.

H. G. FAUST & CO., Phila., Pa.

f4 and 66 FRONT STREET.
Mentlnn tbe Florlatg' Exchange when writing.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS

FIRST Quality. Cream Color.
I<K in., per 1000.. (2 40 3K in., per 1000, t 4 M
J in,, " .. 2 75 4 in., " i 20

3V4 in., " .. S 35 » in., " 10 80

3 in., " .. 4 70 « in, " 16 M

Packages extra.

C. HENNECKECO.'""-^;,:}!.''"'

Mention tha Florlgta* Blxcha.nge when writing.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS I

Packed Id imall crates, easy to handle.

Price per crate
ISOO 2 In. pota In crate, (4.88
1B00|H '■ " 5.25

1500
10003

B003M

S004

S205

144 S

Price per crate
120 7 In. poU In crat«, f 4.20
m B •' " s no

48 9
4810
2411
2412
1214
<1>

3.00
3.6(1
4.8C
3.60
4.80
4.80
4.S0
Send for price list

Seed pan., same price as pots,
of Cylinders for Cut Flowers. Hanerlng Baskets, Lawn
Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off for caan wltli order.

HILFINCER BROS. POTTERY,

DR.... FORT EDWARD, N, Y.

AuetiBT RoLKKB & SONS, Ncw Tork Agenta,

52 D«T Stbkkt, Naw TOBK CiTT
liantlon the Florleta' Exchange when writing.

STAB.

lientlon tbe Florlsta' Exok&nge when wiitlnc.

.«!& \ FO" HANDLING COLLECTIONS
e«errwherel FoR SECURING REPORTS. . . .

FOR INFORMATION WRITB

THE NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE,

C. 8, LODER, Sec'y, 271 Broadway, New York.

THE FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION

iDBurea 1 l.Sl'O 000 sq.ft. of glass und tiHsSfi.sOO. 00
Keaerve Fund. For particulars address

JOHN G. ESLER, secy. Saddle Fiver, N.J.

FLORISTS'

WIRE
DESIGNS.

SEED & KELLEB,

I2ZW. 25th St., New York.

IMPORTERS

AND DEALERS IN

SUPPLIES

EMIL-STEFFEMSy

ESTABUSHEO
^ 1666

sua.™ N.STEFFENS.
A'BSTEFTEnSBPOJL

TBE CEFREV LETTER CO.,

Manufacturers of Florists' Letters. The best and
most artistic letter on the market. Pat. Jan. 3d, 1893.

PRICE:— m or 2 inch letters, per hundred $1.60

Script letters, " 3,60

Office and Factory, 446 Tremont St., Boston, IMass.

CHA8. L. RAZODX, Manaoke.

The Flower Market, Boston.
Kmll. Steffens, New Tork.

AGENTS:

I McKellar & Wlnterson, Chicago.
I H. Bayersdorf er & Co., Phlla , Pa.

Agents wanted In all large cities. Telephone 716-3 Tremont.

LONG'S

Announcement Cards
and Folders

FOR CHRISTMAS TRADE.

Three Floral Designed .Arrangements, in Variations:

POINSETTIAS in Natural Colors.

ROSES in a Paneled Cluster.

Handsome CHILD'S FACE and PANSIES.

These are Artistic, Beautiful and so taking that seeing them means wanting them.
Ready Now. Sii samples priced, 6 cents In stamps.

Mention this paper.

DANIEL B. LONG, Publisher. Buffalo, N. Y.

i MERIT

i THE STORY

GOOD ENOUGH TO WIN PREHIUHS
i GOOD ENOUGH TO USE .* ^ j* j*

HIGHEST AWARDS

AT THE

S. A. F. CONVENTIONS.

1692 :
WASHINGTON, D. C.

1893 :
ST. LOUIS, MO.

1894 :
ATLANTIC CITY, N. J.

STAR

ICUT FLOWER BOXES!

Send for Illustrated List.

EDWARDS & DOCKER,

MANUFACTURERS,

16 & 18 N. 5th St. and 501 Commerce St., ^

PHILADELPHIA., U. S. A
Mention the Florlata' Bichange when writing.

^<f1TTTl^MfT^^HfT^<MfT^<MfrT^<>Wl<iWl'mf1

1214

Thb F^uorists' Exchange.

HEATING

HOTBED SASH

- If in want, it will pay you to write us, stating
quantity and quality, and whether glazed or
unglazed.

THE BROCKWIY-SMITR CORPORATION,

SASH AND GLASS,
6i M unroe St., I.VN?*, MASS.

Mention th* FlorlBU' Exchange when writing.

u.. GARLAND'S

Cast Iron Gutter

and Stop Rebuilding.

Write for Circular.

GEO. M. GARLAND, Desplaines, III.

Mention the inorl«t«' BxehMX* wf n writing.

Steam and
Hot Water

Perfectly Inetalled by

H. W. GIBBONS,

136 Liberty St., New York, N. Y.

Complete Catalogue, 4 cents.
Mention the Florlat«' Exehanre when writing.

Im: \mmi ChiUesge

Roller bearing eelf-olllng devlee
automatic stop, Bolld link chain
makes the IMPROVED CHAI,
LENGE the most perfect appa-
ratus In the market.

Write lor catalogue and prices
hefore placing your orders else-
where.

Quaker City Machine Co.,

RICHMOND, IND.

Mention the Florists* Exchange when wrlttnB.

SUMMER IN WINTER

By Usins'

Standard Greenhouse Boilers

Ooe cent gets oar Catalogae.

GIBLIN & CO., - Utica, N. Y.

Mention tk* Florlf* EJichange when wrltlBg.

IMA STIC A

FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES.

Proven snperlor to putty aasier to apply and stays on.
Not affected by extremes of weather. Endorsed by
prominent florists. Send for descriptive circular of
Mastlca and Nastlca Glazing Olachtnea.

F. 0. PIEROE CO.,^?!r''oT.'i'tr.'"r«BW York.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

CYPRESS
HBEEPOIISE
MATERIAL

OF ANY DESGRIPTIOII.

•■ND FOR •ATALOVUI.

Mention th» irloHdto' RT^hnne*> wb^n wn-lting

IS MUCH MbRG DURABLE THAN PINE.

I SASH BARS

UP TO i^ FEET 'NUM6TH or LONGER.

GREENHOUSE

AND OTtfEB BUILDIN6 MATERIAL.

Sor.ij\ft>i-our lllustt-attd Booh

"CYPRESS LU M BER AND frs USES."

Send |fot^iirSpe»;tei Greenhous^-cfijculfcr.

Th^A.T STeari;v5 lumber (b.,

Mention the flcrlsla Exchanse when wrltlnc.

Cincinnati.

Scarcity of Stock.

Stock at this writing, November
27, is very scarce, roses especially; and
carnations are not plentiful by any
means. Prices are stiffening rapidly.
Chrysanthemums are still to be had, but
the "good ones will be all cleaned up this
week. Then carnation will come to the
front and reign supreme for the balance
of the season. There is no doubt the
chrysanthemum, during its season, leads,
and all other flowers go begging for that
short period.

Thanksgiving trade will be good but
many orders will necessarily have to be
turned down owing to the scarcity of
stock in some lines. Plenty of narcissus,
Romans and valley is around, and a fair
supply of violets Marie Louiseand Camp-
bell, most of which come from Virginia.
The flowers are very large and fine, and
will now sell at $1 to $1.25 per 100.

Carnation experts should not forget
that December 9 isthedateof our annual
carnation exhibition, under the auspices
of the Florists' .Society. We shall expect to
see all theuow things— Olympia, The Mar-
quis, Ethel Crocker, No. 0G6, Genevieve
Lord, No. lljand many others. Remem-
ber that ^lO'is offered for the best vase,
50 blooms, of seedling carnations, any
color; also a gold medal, offered by Hon.
John R. McLean, for best seedling, any
color, 50 blooms; this prize to be com-
peted tor twice, in December and March.
It you have not received a schedule write
the secretary, George S. Bartlett, 34
Main street, Cincinnati, O.

E. G. Hill and John N. May were callers
during the week.

E. G. GlI.LETT.

Tarrytown, N. Y.

Owing to the regular meeting uiglit
tiilUng upou November 28 (Thanksgiv-
ing), the Tari-ytown Horticultural Socie-
ty met one week earlier; rresiili-ut Cnck-
burn presided, 4:^ niciiilnTs bciiif; i>resi'iit.
The committee whii-li attended the re-
cent meeting of the New York Florists'
Club reported progress. Communica-
tions were read from Mrs. Wallace, pro-
prietor of the Tarrytown Music Hall,
congratulating the society upon its ini-
tial success; also from the trustees of the
Tarrytown Hospital, thanking the so-
ciety'for the gift of flowers, fruits and
vegetables which were sent them at the
close of the exhibition. The following
were elected to membership: V. H. Pilat
and Richard Lewis, Sing Sing; David
McFarlane, Scarborough, gardener to
W. Webb, Esq., and Samuel Mathieson,
his assistant. Proposals tor member-
ship were; Hugh Wilson, Tarrytown,
gardener to Mrs. Hackley; Antony Fal-
lon, Irvington, gardener to Worthington
Whitehouse, Esq.; Jas. Haworth, Irving-
ton, gardener to Samuel Goodman, Esq.,
and Wm. Deary, Scarsdale.

The treasurer read a very full state-
ment of the society's liabilities in connec-
tion with the recent exhibition. All bills
wereordei'ed to be paid right away, also
the prize money. The treasurer stated
that after all indebtedness had been met
there would be about $200 to the good.
This was considered a very favorable
state of matters for our first endeavor.
The thanks of the society was tendered
to William Turner for the aljle manner in
which he conducted the exhibition. Mr.
Turner made a suitable reply. The sec-
retary was instructed to write the judges
and thank them in the name of the socie-
ty for their able services. The following
were the Judges: P. t)'Mara,New York:
Wm. Harvey, Ardsley Casino, Ardsley-on-
Hudson; P. Duff and Geo. Smith, Orange,
N. J.; Wm. Duckham, Madison, N. J.;
Wm. Anderson, Mamaroneck, N. Y., and
W. E. Marshall, New York.

The secretary was also instructed to
thank James I. Donlan; New Y'ork, for
the able assistance "which he rendered in
tlie arrangement of the exhibition and
other work. It was agreed that the
hotir of meeting be changed from 8 to 7
o'clock for the Winter months. Officers
for the next year were nominated, viz.;
For president, Messrs. Cockburn and
Turner; vice-president, Wm. Stevenson
and J. W. Smith; secretar.v, Wm. F. Mc-
Cord. unanimously; treasurer, Messrs.
Neubrand and Gibson. The election will
take place at the next regular meeting,
December 28. .Vtter the election a colla-
tion will be served, and it is hoped a very
sociable evening will be spent. Thecom-
niittee of arrangements is composed of
Messrs. Gibson, Neubrand and Cooke.
The.v were instructed to send invitations
to the .iudges and gentlemen who so abl.v
assisted at the exhibition, also to the
reitresentatives of the press.

Jas. T. Scott,
Reporting Secretary

Clear Cypress
Greenhouse flaterial.

This with us means the best growth of Cypress Lumber and |:j:
the best grade of that growth; and from this grade all the sap — g
bright sap, which only experts can detect — as well as stained sap, |:-
knots and other defects cut out. Others do not equal our quality •.::
if they do beat our prices. It is not hard to see the reason : You -y
can not buy gold dollars at fifty cents each. Experienced growers $
know that the best is not too good and cheapest in the long run. |:|

Write for Circulars
or Estimates.

Lockland Lumber Co.,

LOCKLAND. O.

Mention the Floristg' Exchange wh«n writing.

Lehman's Wagon Heaters

NO DANGER OF FIRE.

NO GASES TO INJURE PLANTS.

NO ODOR. NO SMOKE. NO DIRT.

Will protect Plants
from freezing; In
the coldest weath-
er at the cost of
one-half cent per
hour.

Over 125 000 In actual use
every Winter by Florists, etc.

Send for Descriptive Circular and Price List.

LEHMAN BROS.,

JAS. W. ERRINQER,

Qen. Western Sales Agent, '

MANUFACTURERS,

10 Bond Street, NEW YORK. 297 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

llentloii the W^ortrntm' TCr»hang» whon wrm-^

ESTABLISHED 1859.

THOS. W. WEATHERED'S SONS,
Horticultural Architects and Builders

MANUFACTURERS OF

GREENHOUSE HEATING AND VENTILATING APPARATUS,

The ''Weathered" Conical Boilers (7 sizes), Self-Feeding Boilers,

and the" Weathered" Improved Sectional Boiler, 1899 Model

For Water or Sieam Heating.
SEND 4 CENTS

FOR CATALOGUE. Office : 46 and 48 Marion St. (New Elm St.) New York.

IfentloD tbe FlorUta' Bzcbanve when wrltlns

GLASS

FOR GREENHOUSES, GRAP-
ERIES, CONSERVATORIES,
AND HOTBEDS.

GLASS

VANHORNE, GRIFFEN & CO.,

French and American Glass. ^Vollt^l^l^mj^:' ' NEW YORK.

VICH ST.
Me»tloD the Floriete' Bxoihajijce when writing.

I Holds Class
Firmly

See the Point 4S~

I The Vun Itevper I*cr-

j I'et^t (lluziiii; Polntn are

j the best. No rights or
I lefts. Box of li;iO points
] 75 centB, postpaid.
IIENKY A. DKKEIC,

714rhe«.tnu( St ., I'blift., P».

^^^*>^^^^*

Mention the FlorlstB' Exchange when writing

IF YOU WANT A

GOOD SASH LIFT

For a Very Little Money Get

J.

THE

"^NEW DEPFHRTUtlE-"
"VENTlLaTING f\PPLia^»CE,~"

For Descriptive Catalogae Send to

D. CARMODY, EVANSVILLE, IND.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

HOTHOUSE GLASS

All Sizes a Specialty.'

C. S. WEBER & CO.

4 Desbrosses Street, New York.

Mention th** FlorlBts' Bxchange wh*^n writing

CABLE AND PIPE

Ventilating System.

SOIL=MACBINES

In Large or Small Sizes.

SEND FOR CATALOGUE.

A. Q. WOLF I BRO., Dayton, 0.

Mention the Florists KxctianKc wneQ wrltlnff.

December 2. 1899.

Thb Pl-orists* Exchange.

1215

LORD ^ BURNHAM CO.

Largest Builders of Greenhouse Structures

And Manufacturers of Heating and Ventilating Apparatus

Plans and estimates furnished on application
for Heatinp: and A'entilatinp Apparatus erected
coinyilete. or for material only.

Hifjhest awards at World's Fair.

Send 4 cents po8tap:e for catalogue of Patent
Iron Greenhouse Construotion.

Standard Hot Water Heater in 4 sizes. Speci-
ally adapted for moderate ranges. We also
make Sectional Heaters for large ranges.

Highest Economy
Reasonable Prices

Send 5 cents postage to New York Office for
latest catalogue of Heating and Ventilating Appar-
atus.

Estimates furnished for

CYPRESS GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

We Make Special Greenhouse

PUTTY

Price on application

NEW YORK office: GENERAL OFFICE AND WORKS:
•T. JAMES BUILDING, B'WAY AND 26th ST. IRVINGTON-ON-HUDSON, N. Y.
Mention the Florlaf ' Saicluum* whmt writing.

PIPE

Wrought Iron Pipe, TalveB, Cooks, Fit-
tings, «tc., for Steam and Hot Water;
Rubber Hose, Pnmips and W«ll Points.

WM. H. KIY. 42 Dey St., New York.

VALVES

Mention the norlsts* Exchange when writing.

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypr^ds.

BEST GRADES. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP.

I. DIETSCH & CO. shef'f'iIlTave CHICAGO, ILL.

Mention the Florlats' E?icbange when writing.

PAGE'S GREENHOUSE INDICATOR

Regulate the temperature in j our greenliriuges with our Electric Indicator. Placed
in your greenhDuae it gives jou warning if the temperature goes too high or
too low. May save its cost ten times over in a single night. Sold under a
guarantee to give perfect eatisfaction. Drop ua a postal card lor full particulars.

THE PACE SEED CO., Greene, Chenango Co., N. Y.

Growers aud Iiiiportertt of Seeds, IliilbH and PlautH.
r^' Mf^ntlon the li'lorlstii' Cxeha.nire when writlnr

INTERNATIONAL HEATER CO.

237 WATER ST., NEW YORK.
BOSTON, 47 UNION ST. CHICAGO, 86 E. LAKE ST.

§,'/Ai; BOILERS F» GREENHOUSES

Over 50 years' experience. Write for Catalogue.

Mention the Florlnta' Exchange when writing,

m Mi

Meotlon tbli paper.

...HAS POSITIVELY NO EQUAL FOR...

STRENGTH, DURABILITY and NEATNESS.

Guaranteed for 10 yeare. Has a solid wheel and Bhaft cast in
one (malleable Iron). No slipping on Line Shaft as the case with
all othera. Catalogue free.

E. HIPPARD, Younicstown. Ohio.

HOX - BED . . .

GREE74HOVSE

VENTILATOR

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL.

GET OUR PRICES
BEFORE BUYING

GREENHOUSE GLASS!

MANUFAC-
TURED BY

S. JACOBS & SONS,

OFFICE, 406 W. 13TH STREET, NEW YORK.
Factory Storerooms. Borough of Queens, N.Y.

MenUon tha riorlata' ExcIULiic* whan wrltlns.

..t:h:e.

SCOLLAY BOILER

FOB

IIDO, Etc.

HOT WATER OR STEAM.

Farmington. Conn., March 9. 1836.
" The Inrliiclhle Holler you placed In my Carnation
houses b&e given great Batisfaction. I dtrl not have to
run the boiler liard even wheD the thermometer Blood
18 deg. below zero. It haa proved * Invincible' In every
respect." Hugh Cdksnbt, Florist.

SEND STAMP FOR CATALOjGUE AND PRICE LIST-
Estimates Cheerfully Qlven.

JOHN A. SCOLLAY,

" INVINCIBLE." 74 and 76 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y.

aieution the FlorlBf Bxehange when wrUi^lfj

TILE DRAINED LAND

is the earliest, easiest worked and most pm.
ductive land. By usintr tile you get rid ortha
. ^, , ' surplus water and admit tbe air to the soil—
\both necessary to best resulta in affriculturt'. My AGRICULTURAL
I DRAIN TILE nu'eta every requirement. Make alsn Sewer Pipe Red
r and Fire Brick. Chimney Tops- Encaustic Side Walk Tile, etc. w,^iie r..r
wliatyou want and price-s. Jt)HN H. JACKSuN, 9!' Third Ave. Albany, N.Y.
MenUon th*- PlofiBtB' Bxchang* whwi writing.

For STEAM

For HOT ^VATER

FOR

GREENHOUSE HEATING

OF ALL KINDS AND IN ANY CLIMATE.
For partioolars call on or address

DEAN BOILER CO., 73 Pearl St., BOSTON, MASS.

Mention the FlorlstB' Exchanse when wrltlnx.

FOR GREENHOUSES

RICHMOND

WATER

STEAM

HEATERS

13S Sizes and Styles

150 to 71S0 Square Feet Capacity.

/ 1 as CENTRE ST.
NEW YORK.

RICHMOND STOVE CO.,

NORWICH, CONN-

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

/Yentiuvtin^A

'\ Hat AMrrn / M s

For Particulars
Address

Balanced LW ^ ^M

Telephone Connection. ^^^^^^

E. A. ORMSBY, Melrose, Mass.

MentloB the TloriataT Bxehange when writing

Gorton Side Feed Boiler

SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR

GREENHOUSE HEATING.

VOU WANT THE BEST. .....WE HAVE IT.

Send for Cafalogue and investigate for yourself.

GORTON & LIDGERWOOD CO.,

96 Liberty Street, New York. '•jr,"p°a"per

1216

The F=i-ORists' Exchange.

December 2, 189&

Fresh Tohcco Stesis,

11.50 per bale of 300 lb».
Frettb Milllrnck

Itiusbrooiii Spawn,

tn.w per lOti IbB.
Also choice Flowee Sekdb
and BcLBB.
Trade price Hat on appli-
cation.

W. C. BECKERT, Seedsman
Allenhen}', Pa.

V^ntton th» Wlnrlirtti' WrcbaPZ** vh^n writing.

VIOLETS, Single White Violets, clumps
from open jrround, $5.00 per 100.
Princess of Wales, tB.OfJ per 100.

WINTER - FLOWERING FORGET-ME-
NOT, *6.00 per 100.

PHCENIX RECLINATA, strong plants, from
6 in. pots, $6.0(1 per doz.

DEUTZIA LEMOINEI, from Open ground,
HlO.OOner lOO.

HARRY IVIHS, strong plants, JS.CO per 100.

C. EISELE, llth& Jefferson Sts., Phila., Pa.

Ifentlon the Florists' Exchange when wrltlnj.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

Largest Stock in the Country.

All goods up-to-date and of superior quality.
Write us for prices and other information.
Our new catalogue sent on application to
the trade only.

NEW CAPE FLOWERS !

Price on Application.

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO..

60, 62. 64. 66 N. Four.h St.. PHIUDELPHIA, PA
M«ntlOD the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing.

Galax Leaves. Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating

CHAS. H. mCKSECKER, LInvllle, M. C

Mention the 'Ftarlsta' TSxchapge when wrttlpg.

SAVE MONEY ON BUYING HOLLY!

By giving: us your order.

CHOICE RED SEAL HOI,l.Y,»2.75 per case;
5 case lolB, 12.50 per case ; 2J case lots, $2.20 per case.
No. a Holly, »2.25 per case.

GALAX LEAVES. H.OOper 1000.

BOrOUET (JREEN, »4.00perl00.

RUNNING C:EDAK,»3.00perl(».

LAUREL ROPING, 2ct». and 2«ct8. per yard.

HOLLY WREATHS, «3.50 and R.OO per iCO.

A. K. SAVACOOL, LEWES, DELAWARE.

Mention the FlorlBtg' gxchaage when writing.

LUFIA STARS

Red and yellow, for Christmas ; sample
by mall, 15c. each; also all kinds of

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES
and DECORATING GREEN

SUCH AS

CUT rAl,M I,BAVE»,

HEHLOCK, L,AlTRei.,

'WILD 8IMIL,AX, etc.

SEND FOR PRICES.

S. J. LIMPRECHT,

1 1 9 West 30th St., New York.

I Mention th* inorlBM* Krchanic* when writing.

Horticultural Arciiitecture and Building.

HITCHINGS&CO.

ESTABLISHED I844.

233 Mercer Street, New York.

FlYE PATTERNS OF BOILERS,

Nineteen Sizes.

Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus.

Rosebouses, Qrecnhouses, Etc., of lro»

Frame Construction erected completo

or the Structural IronWork shipped

ready for Erection.

iron Frame Benches with the

"Perfect Drainage Bench Tile"

for Slate Tops.

Send 4°- Postage for Illustrated Catalogu»

Mention the FlorUta' Excluuige when wrttlnc.

FULL LINE
ALL . . . .

XMAS STOCK

ORDER
NOW

HOLLV, GREEB* WREATHING, -WREATHS, XMAS TREES,

MISTLETOE, IMMORTEI-LES, CAPE ELOW^ERS, WILD SMILAX,

NEEDLE PINES, PALM LEAVES, and all Xmas Supplies.

McKELLAR & WINTERSON, " ^'A^e^u^e?""''' CHICAGO, 111.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

DELAWARE

HOLLY

OF THE BEST GRADE

from the swamps, with
bright green foliage

AND WELL BERRIED

Orders will now be received for shipments which will go forward
fresh packed at the proper time. For prices and terms address

ALEX. PULLEN, ^""iflJl^lfZ'^'^ MILFORD, DEL

GAPE FLOWERS

RED. PINK, PURPLE. LAVENDER.
BLUE, YELLOW

$1.25 PER POUND.

Cycas wrreatlis, Cycas Leaves, Moss ^nrreatlis. Immortelles.

Ne'wr 'y^liite Ca.pe F'lo'wrers,

Metal Wreaths, Wheat Sheaves, BasltetB, Artificial Flowers and Leaves
and all Florists' Supplies,

404, 406, 408, 4IO, 412 East 34th Street NEW YORK CITY.

Mention the Flortata' Exchange when writing.

FAMCY

DAGGER

Bany M Feins I holly

ki# m^ /f\HE Holly situation cbang

In 1000 lots. Sl.OO per 1000.

DISCOUNT ON LARGE LOTS.

DELAWARE... |-| Q \^ \JY WREATHS

Of the best grade, with bright green foliage and plenty of berries.
Orders will now be received for shipments which will go forward,
fresh goods, at the proper time. Samples can be supplied when
wanted. For prices and terms address :::;:::

J. IJV. C. PULtEN, Milford, Delaware.

Mention
tblB paper.

;wf^<fT^'nw7^»wi<fwi^f<fT^^fWi^f^friwffi'iff'a

Vangban^s XXX Brand

Wholesale Dealer in XMAS TREES, and BALED SPRUCE
for Cemetery Use.

Special attention paid to supplying in car-load lots. Write for prices. Also
dealer in BOUQUET QREEN, SPHAGNUM MOSS, WREATHING, etc.

U4>ntlon the IHonstB* Sxcbajire wben wrltlnK-

THE Holly situation changes nearly every year. For the last four years
they've begun to bring It Into the country tjwne like potatoea. Every maa
has taken to cutting his own— or some other man's Holly, and packs It
well, badly or Indifferently, or any old way. The result le very bad for
the retail florist. When we first started the Holly business. In 1880, our buyer
contracted for a man's grove and cut the best and sorted It himaelf, and estab-
lished Vaughan's XXX Stock as a brand worth having. Some years It has been
the best In the Market; all years It has been as good as any, Its average Is high,
but we wondered why so many culls would show up when we Inspected our car
lotfl (to sell to peddlers at half rates) and last fall our Mr. Vaughan located this
town market Holly system, and cut It off from our man. We are buying and
packing our Holly In the woods ourselves, and It costs more money, but It la
worth to the retailer a lot more than It costs. A eood case of Ilolly Is
easily worth Ten Dollars, while cull stock can't be ffiven away.
We can suggest delivery dates which will keep you In good supply on the best
days for eelllng Holly. Our prices are not advanced. How much can you use ?

VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE,

84-86 Randolph St., CHICAGO
14 Barclay St., NEW YORK

for

Lycopodium,

Princess Pine,
Ciub Moss,
Wreatliing,
Mistletoe,
Southern Pines

and all

Holiday Stock.

L. B. BRAQUE, = Hinsdale, Mass. F..uu>.A..iAi4».A.iAU4.i..Ui4>.i.jAiti:i..iAit>.A..i4i>>.i..LAAL4>.i^:

Mftntinn th» FlorlBta' fl^ebanv* wbao wrltlBC-

CLEARY & CO.

Announce the Final Sale of

Japanese Horticultural Marvels

OFR CD L_l FR FR ^ rvl -r ^E:>fik.^C=)I^»J.)

A Wonderful Collection of Palms, Evergreens, Miniature Gar=

dens, Stone Lanterns, other Garden Ornaments, Etc., Etc.

On Free Exhibition, beginning MONDAY, DEC. 4, until 9 P. M.
each evening until conclusion of sale.

At 2 P. M.
Each Day.

WEDNESDAY, DEG. 6th, and THURSDAY, DEC. 7th,

THE TRADE ESPECIALLY INVITED.

CLEARY &, CO., 60 Vesev St., New York.

UanUon tlw norliU' ■xchanc* whta wrtUaa.

Catalogue Mailed on Application to

lie «/■(■ « strait/lit shi>ot tnid aim to yroie into ii viyorouH plant.

A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL.

VOL. XI. HO. 49.

NE^V YORK, DECEMBER 9, 1899.

ONE DOLLAR PER TEAR

1000
1000
1000

1000
1O0O
1000
1000
1000
1000

For BEDDING
and FORCING

SINGLE EARLY VARIBXIES.

ArlUN, Bizarre Verdict, BruluH, CardiiiarN Hal, Crimson Klus, ' CA nO n^r

Uucliesse de Farina, and Wapeii Van Leideu \ •P"-"v |Jci

Alba ReealU. Pax Alba. L'Imniaculee, Couleur Poncan, Princess ' C7 nft nt^r

Mariaane, Rachel Kulach, and La Keine , J>/.UU per

Due Van Thol, scarlet, Standard Royal Silver, Jooat Van Tondel, ' Cn Dn n<>r

Mhite!4wan, Potlebakker, scarlet j J»v.uu pci

Keizerskroon $10.00 per

Proserpine, Rose Gris de Lin l.'^.OO per

Finest iVlixed, estra cbolce aBsonmeut 5.00 per

(Ciwr'ir ¥ * Tr ir i llir'Tir'r'\ •^•^^"■I'^s.ByblooinsandGolden Crown 7.00 per

SINIlLr I Air VAKIr I IrS '•""•«"•. °»ined m.oo per

^ll^ULrL, L,H1 L, T JllllL,! IL,0 , Dnrwins and Bonton d'Or 10.00 per

DOUBLE VARIETIES.

<iiloi-in !<olis, I.ady Grandison, La Candeur, Paeony Red, Queen } CQ nTk nt^r \C^\[\

Viilorin, Rose Blanche and Yellow Rose. .. ...„ j J>0-UU pcr lUUU

■Touriiesol Red and Yellow, and Rex Rnbrorum Sl.'S.OO per lOOO

Iinpei'iitor Rubrorum 18.00 per 1000

Finest Itlixed, extra cbolce aBSOrtraent 7.00 per lOuO

We also desire to call attention to our exceptionally fine stock of

DouHle log Sloo vaicissos, or DouDie Yellow Dalloi

ThiH is gilt-edffed stock. Bulbs would be extra fine any season, and are particularly fine
for this season. Both qualities are exceedingly p:ood value for price at which we oh'er them,
a.nd will be found exceptionally tine. We should be plad to mail samples showing quality of
stock. Extra quality bulbw, 8115 a 1000; Mammoth dbl. noHed, or top-root, bulbs, «20a 1000.

WE ALSO HAVE TO OFFER A FINE STOCK OF THE

SINGLE TRUMPET NARCISSUS

Can supply either of the three following sorts :
PRINCEP8, XRIIMPJET MAJOR, nr SIBiCiI.E VOKJ SIO?(8, «10 a 1000.
Also SINGLE SIVEEX-SCENTED JOTHQl'IL. at 4114.00 per 1000.
And GIANT CAMPERNELLE JONQl II, RITGHLOSVS, at «6 per 1000.

Spiraea Astilboides Floribunda and Compacta Multiflora

St.i.k of Fine (lumpH, «4 50 per 100; 8136 00 per 1000.

GLADIOLI COLVILLEI ALBA, "THE BRIDE," ^^SSo^'

HYACINTHS ^^^•^'^^ named sorts. WS.OO per 100.

F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N.Y.

ORDERS ROOKED NOW

In order of receipt, for
Rooted Cuttings of the
Famous....

w.

The $30,000
Queen of

CARNATIONS

FOR SPRING
DELIVERY.

COinm£NCING FEBRrARV ist, Z900.

Prices

Tbbub;

Strictly Caeh.

or CO. D. from

Unknown

Parties.

Per dozen $3

Per 100 $14

Per 1000 . . . $ I 20
Per 5000 . $500
Per 10,000 . . S800

The quoted prices are for THE TKADE
ONLY, and all orders must be from dealers.
Cuttings will be carefully packed under the
supervision and sent direct from the estab-
lishment of the originator and grower,

PETER FISHER, Ellis, Mass.

Address all correspondence and make all checks, money or
express orders payable to

Tremont St.,

BOSTON, MASS.

NOW AFLOAT

A VERY LARGE SHIPMENT OF

HARDY

HYBRID nncnc

PERPETUAL lyvJoCo

Consisting of the followiog leading sorts. Just the thing for Easter trade as pot plantfl.
All selected etoek. Low-budded, two-.vear-old.

NOTHING MORE SUITABLE FOR EASTER TRABE.

EASY OF CULTIVATION.
SELL READILY AT VERY PROFITABLE PRICES.

The great value of tliese budded roses lies in the fact that they produce better
flow>-er» and make stronieer plants in a stiorter period than those grown from
ruttiugs, and the .■Hivantiige is that having no soil on the roots and being dormant, ther
are of little weight juid ean be sent cheaply by freight or express.

Price, your selection of kinds,

Bundle of 10 for $1.25; 100 for $10.00; 1000 for $90.00.

Alfred Colomb— <';irnuiu' crimson.
Capt. Clirist>- — Delicate Hesh, rosy center.
Duke of Edinburg^li— Bright crimson.
Fi»ber Holmes— Brilliant crimson.
Gen. Jacc|ueniinot — Briliant crimson.
<>en. ^Vashluieton— Red, shiwledcrim.son
Jotin Hopper-Brightrose.carmine center
I,a Kraiice— Silvery rose.
Mable Morrison— Flesh white.
Baroness Rotbscbild— Light pink.

rame. Gabriel I^uizet-Extra pink.
Afatcna Charta— rink, suffused carmin*.
Marsffaret DicUson-White, pale flesh

center.
Mrs. Jobu t,ainK— Soft pink, extra.
Paul Bieyron— Deep rose, very large.
PerledesBlauctaes— White, fine flower
Prince Camille de Roban — D«6»

velvety crimson.
Vlricb Brunner— Cherry red.

Cocos Weddeliana

V\x\e plants, 12 to 15 in. from top of pot to
fall (if leaf, .*Un. pots, ready to shift to 4 and
."> in. pots, strong stocky, healthv plants,
worth $25 a 100; our price till sold ?;'l5 a 100.

CLUGAS & BODDINGTON CO.,

342 WEST 14th STREET, Yi^fMl^ N.Y. CITY.

Importers, Exporters and Growers' Agents ot SEEDS. BULBS and PLANTS

THE GOnilliE GHBDEjiS

QUEENS,

N.Y.

Are Headquarters for Novelties and Standard Sorts of

Carnations
Geraniums

Cannas
Chrysantliemums

Dahlias

and other

FLORISTS-
SPECIALTIES

WE CARRY_

Not the cheapest but the best stock.

Not the largest number but the best selected list of varieties

We carry no trash in our stocks.

All useless varieties discarded and stock destroyed.

In buying from us you will get full value for your money.

Our Illustrated and Descriptive Trade List will be mailed you in January,
Meanwhile upon writing us you can get special quotations upon such stock as we
have ready for immediate shipment. Before buying send for our list.

C. W. WARD, Hanager.

Mention the FlorllU' Bxcbmnc* wbao wrtUas.

1218

The F=i-orists* Exchange.

E Have a Few Items Left

SPIR^A COMPACTA,

$4.50 per 1 OO.

LILY OF THE VALLEY,

$9.75 per 1 OOO.

These are extra fine pips, German
grown, with good full heads.

Bouqnet Green, XXX Holly, ; Mistletoe,

100 lbs., $8.00. Origloal cases, 1815.00 I Cases !«13.50.

WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, 54 and 56 Dey St, New York.

Mention the Florists* Exchange when wrltlne.

FERN SPORES SOW NOW!!

WE AREilEADQUAR TERS.— Extra large package of fresh spores, sufficient for 3000 plants
with full cultural directious. post-paid for $1.00.

EMERSON C. McFADDEN, U. S. Exotic Nurseries, SHORT HILLS, N.J.

Mention the Plorlstfl' Elxcbange when writing-

JAPAN LILIUM LONGIFLORUM

.■> to 7 inches circumference S2..t0 per lOOi $20.00 per 1000.

6 lo r •' •• a.»5 " -2.1.00 "

» lo 9 " ■' 4.50 " 10.00

LICY OF THE

VALLEY and LILIVM

— Prices on application.

AURAXUM.

J. M. THORBURN, 36 Cortiandt St., New York.

Mention the Florlflts' Bxehange when writing.

The Finest

COSMOS

in the World.

Splendid New Varieties, "PINK BUTTERFLY" and "WHITE POND LILY."

Grand older varieties: Giant Red, Pink, White, separate and mixed; Tints of Dawn,
New {Marguerite, Cosmos, Fringed, Orange, Yellow, Dreer's " Early Dawn," and

all the older varieties.

fiRAND NEW GIANT WHITE POPPY, "MAID OF THE MIST."

NEW DIANTHUS, "ORIENTAL BEAUTIES."
Seaforthia Elegans, fresh crop. Smilax, fresh. Other seeds in variety.

8EKD FOK TRAUI£ LIST XO

MRS. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD, = Ventura = by = the = Sea, Cal.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

MUST BE SOLD

The approaching end of the mail-trade season finds us with
the following surplus bulbs. They are A 1, and until sold
will be closed out at these remarkably low prices:

Per 1000
1500 Hyacinths named, single and

double, St.SOper lUO $40 00

1300 Hyacinthii, mixed, single and

double. S 1.00 per 1(10 25 00

20O each Hyacintiis, Uoman, b.ue.wbite 16 00

350 Hyacinths, grape 7 50

UIOO Tallps, Double early mixid 5 50

15110 •■ ■' late " 6 00

2O0 " Rex Rubrorum, double U 00

200 " La C*ndeiir, double 7 50

1110 '■ Duke of York, double 7 50

lOfl " Salvat'ir Rosea, double 30 00

200 " Belle Alliance, siDgle 7 50

201) Tullpa Golden Crown 7 50

2i0 " Opsneriana. 10 01

20D " Vprdiflora 12 50

501 Parrot Tulips, mixed 7 60

100 Narcissus. Sir Watkins 40 (0

250
150
100
100
2J0

125

300

600

Trumpet Major la 5il

Von Sion 12 60

Leedsi 7 50

Ard High 60 00

Hardy double and single,

mixed 6 60

Grand Primo 17 60

Double H' man 5 00

Trup White Pearl 20 00

1200 Narcissus, Imp. Paper White, per

llO.OJcts 6 00

1000 " Giant White, 100,63cia... 6 00

1000 •' Holyanlhua, mixed 9 00

100 " Poeticus, flora plena 7 50

•60 " •• Ornatua 10 00

600 Crocus, Albion , 3 50

500 •• Mixed C0I018, separate.. !..i 2 00

600 SclllaCluBii 20 00

250 ■• Campanulata ..'.'.]'. 6.10

600 " Siberica.. 6 00

500 Ornltiiogalum Umbellatnm 2 60

IMOO Allium Neapolltanum 4 no

5110 " Pendullnm '.'....'. 6 00

.^00 Amaryllis Fo^mo^issima! !!! . [* [i*. 25 00

5110 Anemone, double mixed

1000 Oialls, mixed

1000 Ixlas, " .

1000 Sparaxis, •• ....

I'OO Bablanas," ..

101)0 Brodaeas. •' .

lino Trltella Unlflora.. ..!!.. li"!' 4 'oO

200 Camassla Cuslckl . .. .Tii m

mn Trillium Sessile ...'.!!!'.!;!!: 27 60

10(10 Freesias, small 105

200 Frltellarla Plurlfolls .. ..■".■■,'■'.■■■ 30 no
50 I Floral Firecracker "*'" 14 00

8 00
4 60
4 00
4 60

7 00

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THE DINGEE & CONARD CO., West Grove, Pa.

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I STUMPP Si WALTER CO.. 50 Barclay St., New York. I

Bouquet Greens, Immortelles, Wild Smilax,
Cape Flowers, Moss Wreaths, Metal Designs.

TUBEROSES'The Pearl

Size, 4 to 6 inches circumference,
Per 1000, $6.50 Net.

Cash With Ordbr.

HULSEBOSCH BROS., Englewood. N. J.

HAYCINTHS.

We offer 4000 Hyacinths in color.?, of
the highest grade, including many named
varieties, at

$20.00 per 1000 to clear stock.

This is a good opportunity to secure
a bargain.

SHADY HILL NURSERY CO..

I02 State Street, Boston, Mass.

XXX SEEDS

VERBENA CRANDIFLORA.

The fluest strain of Improved Giant Ver-
benas yet produc^ed, largest flowers and best
colors, per pkt., 60U seeds, mixed colors, 50 cte.

CYCLAMEN CICANTEUM.

The choicest Giaut-Howering varieties in best
mixture, pkt., 300 seeds. $1.00 ; half pkt-, Sflcis.

PETUNIA DBL. FR'NCED.

The largest and fluest Double Fririf^ed and
Mottled Petunias to be had. trade i>kt., .51 cte.

CHINESE PRIMROSE.

Best lar^if, Rinj^^leand (lout)lf, 50(i seeds, $1.00.

PHLOX DRUM. PUMILA.

New, very dwarf, perfect beauties, excellent
for growing in pots for Spring sales, mixed
colors, per trade pkt., 20 cts.
DAIICV Finest Giant. Choicest mixed Mam-
rMnOI moths, 3600 seed; $1.00; U- pkt,, 50 cts.

A pkt. of New Double Early-flowering Dwarf
Vienna Carnation added to every order.

JOHN F. RUPP, Shiremanstowni Pa.

The Home of Primroses.

Fresh

English

Milltrack

Mushroom Spawn

The Most Reliable Brand.

25 lbs. for $1.75; $6.50 per 100 lbs.; $60 per 1000 lbs.

Mif hell's SEED HOUSE

iTIICIICII a 1018 narket St., Philadelphia

f PLANT SEED C0.1

m Wholesale Merchants. «

S jtjl^jl ST. LOX7IS. Jtjtjtjlt %
SURPLUS STOCK

OF

5000 souDii Gaiia Boois

in splendid condition. Will sell at following
low price until sold:

% to IM inches diameter, per 100. $2,50

per 1000 20.00

Deltvered, Express Charges Prepaid,
to Any United States Address.

Our Pack of New Crop

California Pampas Plumes

are now being cased. The quality is excellent.

Early orders solicited.

First size, 24^-35 inches and over (3500 to

acasejper 1000 $12.50

Second size, 18-24 inches, {6O0O to a case)

per lOUO 7.50

F. O. B., Los Angeles.

In lots of les- than one case the price is 20 per
cent, additional. — Terms net Cash, sight draft
with bill of lading.— The cases are one marine
tons, 40 cubic leet, weiching, flrst size about
400 lbs., and second size 350 lbs. per case.

FRUIT CO.,

Los Angeles, Cal.

GERMAIN

Seed Department.

Novelties
For

EASTER FLOWERING

stock: :R-E^.&.iD-sr

Iklontlon this paper.

ROSE G-I?.0"V^EE.S.

ivro"wr.

Tppp PiTONIAQ in pure white, roEe, red and variegated. Sljould be planted now In pots. Commands
' nt.t. r rt,vninyj high prices for Easter bloom. If desired special directions will be given to Insure

best success. We offer fine stock, per plant. 65 cts. ; per dozen, $6.00 ; 25 plants, IIO.OO.
lAPAN Mill TIRRAPTPn MAPI PC '^ bouquet of foliage, many brilliantly colored sorts
^nrnn niuk i lunnr l k.u mnnuUO grafted on one stem. Grown as pot plants for Easter.

they are sure of biir returns, one plant, CO cts. ; per doz., 15.00.

JAPAN FERN BALLS Long Leaved Dn-raina, sample, so cte ^ per doz., «l.50: per lCO,t30.00.

We have a l nMCIPI nDIIH Left and want to clear them, offer belo^v cost while stock lasts,
tew thousand UUHOIr LUnUm 6.ys in., per 100, $3.00; 7s9, per 100, $5.00; 9.111, per 1(0, $9.00.

They arc not too late for EASTER. All other Japan Bulbs Ready.
TIIRFRDIiti RnnTpn RPRnmiAQ First size, extra choice bullis, per doz, 50 c*s.: lOO, $3.00.
I UDCnuUO n UU I CU DCUUniHO single, nve separate colots.l-lj^lr ch. per doz.. 40cm.; per
100, $2.50; 1^-2 Inch, per doz.. 50 cts.: per 100, $3.00. Double, five separate colors, first size, extra, per doz..
85cts.; p°r luo, $F.0O; Second Mze. per do?., 75ct8-; per lOO, $5.00.
GLOXINIA CRASSIFOLIA ERECTA per doz. so cts ; per lOO. »0C.
121 A mm I Finest early flowering mixture of choice sorts, many light and white.

U l-nu I U 1.1 per doz.. 15 cts.; per 100, $1.25 ; per lOCO, $10.00.

CIjEI>IATIS. In choicest sorts. 2 to 3 year old, per doz., $3.00.
CIA I.I FORM \ SWEET PEA SEED, and other flower seeds.
FRESH SMILAX SEED, per oz.. 30 cts.; per lb., $2.50.

For JANUARY we offer; lOO

ANparacuN Snrentreri Seed $0 75

Af.pnrnttuN I'lumosus Nanus Seed 125

Lalnnia tlorbonira Seed 40

CocoM Weddelinua Seed 100

1000
$6 OO
10 00
2 50
7 50

HU DCDf CB O f*n ESTABLISHED 1878.

• Hi BtKutR a bUij 47 BARCLAY ST., NEW YORK

Pecember U, IHyy.

The F=ii-ORiSTS' Exchhngb.

1219

OAI \# I A GDI PMnCMC I«uw crop now ready and irrown with

W#« kWl#^ 0^kblTili^Cil«0 extreme care at our "Floracroft"

({rounds. Per oz., *1.00; per lb., »12.00.

SEMPLE'S BRANCHING ASTER-

Our strain of this popula-- Aster cannot be excelled. Separate colors, ehell-piak, red and
white, at 15 cts, per oz. Mixed colors, at 50 cts. per oz. ; S6 00 per lb.

LILLY OF THE VALLEY PIPS'' r.fa?s^*,r°

SIO.OO per 1000; per case (3S00), l«S3.00.

ENGLISH MUSHROOM SPAWN-

New shipment, «0.50 per 100 lbs. ; «60.00 per 1000 lbs.

TP^\DA^/^^\ CTFIk/IC By the bale or ton. Don't buy elsewhere
I \^DMWw\/ O I blVIO until you get our prices.

FLOWER SEEDS FOR FLORISTS-

Seud for Wholesale List.

JOHNSON & STOKES, 217 and 219 Market St., Phila., Pa.

Mention the FlorlstB' Bxcbange when writing.

ASTER fcOSMOSi

PANSY I SALVIA

eedTrade Report]

Points and information from Heedamen, and
all interested in this column, solicited. Ad-
dress Editor Seed fitADE.careof Florists*
ExcHA.NOE, p. O. Box 1697. New i'ork.

AMERICAN SBBO TRADE ASSOCIATION^

Alexander Hodgers, Chicago, III., Presi-
dent ; Albert McCullough, Cincinnati, First
Vice-President: F. W. Boloiano, Washing-
ton, Second Vice-President; S. F Willahd,
Wethersfieid, Conn., Secretary and Treasurer.

Fort Fairfield, Me.— The Aroostook
County Pom Qua Grange .Seed A.ssocia-
tiou has been organized for the purpose
of buying and .selling seed potatoes and
all kinds of seed, with $10,000 'capital
stock, of which fOOO is paid in. The
officers are: President, F. P. Grant, of
Fort Fairfield; treasurer, A": F. Haines,
of Fort Fairfield.

New York.— Clucas & Boddington Co.
have about completed considerable alter-
ation of their store at 342 West 1-tth
street. The show window has been sepa-
rated from thestore Ijy a glass partition,
thus better adapting it to the display of
goods, .\gainst the east wall an exten-
sive set of seed drawers has been erected,
which will extend as far back as the ele-
vator, a distance of about 35 feet; the.se
are of the Heller pattern, made of metal,
with cherry wood fronts, and are in
graded sizes. The ndv.'intages claimed
for these seed cases .-in', ni-catiT i-.iii.-iiity
and more proof against dust and vi-rmin
than those of wood. In front of these
cases are two new counters, and on the
opposite side of the store are sets of
shelves for miscellaneous wares. The
desks have all been moved to the rear,
where a railing separates the office from
the store; and partitions extending to
the ceiling separate the private offices.

C. E. Conipton, formerly with Peter
Henderson &Co.,isnow with this house,
and will haveentireeharge of the market
garden traiie.

St Paul.— The season of expectancy
has been succeeded by that of reality,
aud as the crops are coming in from the
various sections, the apparent shortages
checked with the real ones, the demands
and inquiries compared with the actual
supply, the question " Where will we get
.stocks to fill orders?" is receiving a
great deal of attention. Beans are all
" Golden " this year; peas somewhat ele-
vated, onion rising and corn bullish.
Surely the long hoped for time has come
to the seedsman when profits are com-
mensurate with the money invested in
the business.

Mr. Frank Hurtubis, with L. L. May
& Co,, has just returned from Holyoke,
Mass., whither he went to secure a pack-
et-making machine. This machine has a
capacity of 60,000 per day, and will be
kept running night and day during the
busy season. This firm is making ship-
ments daily to Cuba and Porto Rico, and
find expansion a toofl thing for their
business.

Recent caller,' L. C. Morse.

Veritas.

European Notes.

The conditions are at present extremely
favorable for ourgrowing plants and we
are now hopeful that such as have not
been destroyed by heat, drought and
vermin will be strong enough to resist
.in ordinary winter. In this counectiou
we would include early cabbages, ruta-
bagas and turnips. We are the more
hopeful as regards the latter, because of
the splendid season for transplanting
that we are now experiencing. The bulbs
readily make fresh root and, if the same
thing continues for another two weeks,
will have obtained a good hold of the
ground before bad weather sets In. As
our stocks are depleted to an unusual
degree, and advance orders are very
heavy, a good crop is just what we neecl.

.\8 regards flower seeds the cleaning up
of the aster crop finds ns with about the
same stock as last year, so that there
will not lie any surplus, although it is
probable that prices will uot be higher.

In market seed the English dealers re-
port large shipments of red clover to
France, but this has not apparently
affected the prices. The scarcity of green
fodder has caused the rape seed growers
to feed of their plants, so that no reduc-
tion in the price of this article next sea-
son is at all probable. This remark also
applies to some of the articles referred to
in last week's notes.

H.Cheesman.of the Cox Seed Co., sailed
per S. S. Germanic on the 22d inst., in
vastly improved health.

European .Sreds.

Caustic Potash Whale Oil Soap.

A circular received from W. H. Owen,
Catawba Island, Ohio, sets forth the
advantage of his specialty above named.
It is recommended as an insecticide and
fungicide for use against San .Josf- scale,
.■i|p|iides and leaf curl, and has valuable
fertilizing qualities.

CATALOGUES RECEIVED.

Henry A. Drkek, Philadelphia.— Holiday
List of PlantH and Jardinieres for Chrlstma'a
Gifts and House Decoration.

James Dhkson & Sons, Edinburgh, Scot-
land.— Wholesale Price List of Ornamental
and Fruit TreeH, Roses, Herbaceous Plants,
Herbs, etc.

G. H. Richards. 128 Southwark street,
London, England.— Price List of XL AH (In-
secticide) Specialties.

Rich & Co.. Ladymead, Bath, England.—
Special List of Sweet Peas.

Dammann & Co., San Giovanni a Teduccio,
near Naples, Italy. — General Price List of
Seeds, Bulba, etc., including Novflties.

Eastern Chkmicai. Company, Boston. —
Price List relative to Imperial Liquid Plant
Kood. This fertilizer has received the en-
dorsement of John Barr and Kenneth Fin-
layson, both experienced and capable gar-
deners.

CALIFORNIAN SEED HOUSE

— SPECIALTIES —

Lima Beans
Salt Bush

Bromus Grass
Bermuda "
clohnson **
etc.

ALL CALIFORNIA GROWN. WHOLESALE ONLY,

SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA

Mention the Florlita' Exchange when writing.

Onion Seed

Sweet Peas

Lettuce

Cosmos

Celery

Hollyhock

Carrot

Verbenas

Salsify

Asters

Parsnip

Mignonette

etc.

etc.

Chicago.— The Chicago-Mexican Plan-
tation Company has been incorporated.
Capital, $75,000; agricultural and horti-
cultural business. Incorporators, Linn
H. Young, C. W. Kitt, .1. A. Stephens.

Ft. Worth, Texas.— Baker Bros, have
moved to their new store, corner Fourth
and Houston streets, where they have
one of the most commodious and at-
tractive places of the kind to be found in
the Southwest. They opened with a
chrysanthemnin show, November 20 and
21, which was largely attended.

GTGLelETBiTEUin

Bulbs average '\ Inch In diameter. In 2'+ Inch
potB, $'2. .30 per iOU. $4.Ctl plants all auiU.

J. W. MILLER. Hatton. Pa

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

ASTER SEED

Tall branching, mixed, choice strain.
76 cts. per ounce

MiqnOnette Seed, ^llen's Defiance, »1.00
" w«>-w. per ounce.

Pansy Seedlings. «!S!^'%|'ir°-?\«ooP«^

Cash with order from unknown parties.
JOHN RECK. Bridgeportp Conn.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

U ALL AS '^-'^ttr-

Tulips, Single Mixed $n.45

Hyacliitlis, Blue Romans 140

Allium Neapolitanum 40

Siarclssus, Paper White 60

We are headquarters on Choice Fresh
Tobacco Stems, Prices right.

H. B. FAUST S CO., 'A^^r.^^ PHIH., P*.

Mpntln" «h^ FHorlntB' KTolinnr*^ wh»n writing.
We Are Ueadquariers for

ROCKY MOUNTAIN

TREE and FLOWER SEEDS.

Colorado Blue Spruce and the famous RocKy
Mountain Columbine our specialtj-.
Write for new price list.

BARTELDES & CO., Denver, Colo.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

DHNiSH GIIULIFLOWES SEED.

Early Dwarf Daniati Snowstorm, a flue selection from
Early Dwarf Erfurt, eelected up by my grower for
a quarter century. Always uniformly good, solid,
large white heads and early.

No matter what you pay, you canuutgeta finer strain.

Samples free to Seed§nien. i^Vi a lb.

A. E. WOHLERT, Importer, Altoona. Pa.

Mention th» Florlata' Eicbapge when writing.

I Special Low Prices clI«r I

J Hyacintlis, in colors.. . ) Prices *

■ Tulips, in varieties L OQ 2

2 Narcissus* in sorts ( appUca- '

■ Crocus, in colors } tion. ■

■ WEEBER & DON, Seed McrctiaDl^ & Growers, m
II Ui Cliiunli'-rs St., NEW VOUK. JJ

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

Best Quality at Lowest Rates.

ROMAN HYACINTHS,

NARCISSI, FREESIl,

and other French Bulbs for forcing.

DCDUKDn CflU 29Boulevarddu Musee
DCnimnil dllllf Marseille, France.

Bulb Grower and Exporter.

Established 1873. Bulbflelds-Hyeres, Ollioules.

WHOLESALE ONLY.

UenttoQ the PlorlatB' Exohanere when writing.

5A/H0LESALE PRICELISTU

FOR Florists and "

" MARKET SARDENERS

BARGAINS

In CALIFORISIA PRIVKT,
AltlPELOPSIH VEIXCHII,
CLEMATIS PAPHICULATA,
SHRITBS and GRASSES.
Write for PrlceB.

The Elizabeth Nursery Co , Elizabeth, N. J.

Mention the Flortsta' Eichange when writing.

I MICHEL PLANT - 5
: -^-^BULB CO. 5

■ ST. LOUIS, MO. ■

COXSEEDCO.

Wtiolesaie Seedsmen

1 4 & 1 6 Ninth Ave., 411, 413, 415 Sansome St.,

NEW YORK. SAN FRANCISCO.

Mention the Florlets' Exchange when writing

ALM

^^^^^f*^i ON HAND

100 1000 3000
Phsnlx Tenuis . .. . W.75 »5.0l) »I3.50

I'unilla 1.00 8.0O 22.50

Kecliuata 75 5.00 13.50

t'orypha Australia.... 75 5.00 13.50

Pandnnun Vlilis 1.25 10.00 27.50

L J SCHILLER. 404 E. 34th Street. New York,
Mention the Florlata' Exchanifc wtien writing.

NEW
CROP

GOOD STOCKS,
STRONG GROWTHS,
BRITISH GROWN.

Net Cash, Per cwt.

GARBAGE, Winniucstnat $'J4.00

Early York l!S.r'.i

Early Jersey WnliOliclil, 'JO.SS
'* Preiii. iiUle Flat Dutch, '.£0.40

" Red Druiiiliead IS.OO

KALE. Dwarf IVInns, Curled 15. «0

Tall •■ •• 13.30

F. O. B. London. Other sorta supplied.

THE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY,

4 Duke Street, LONDON, ENGLAND.
Wantlon thp FlorlBta' Exchanee when writing.

Tree and Shru b

Seeds and Seedlings

1 offer the following eiirplua, good fresh eeeds,

prepaid, at prices n amed. Lb. 10 lbs.

Calycnnlhus, aweet Bbrub |U 40 $3 00

Coi'nuN Florida. wblteDogwcod 20 1 50

Cntnlpa SpecioNn 'SO 2 50

Tatalpa. 'leas, .Japan 50

DiOHpyroi*, Amerfcan Perelmmon 25 2 00

UeleHia, Snow Drop. Silver Ball 70 6 OO

LefiUMlaiiiber, Sweet Gam 1 00

I>la&:uolia Acuminata 70 6 00

Macrophylla 70 6 00

Tripltala 70 6 00

Tecoina. Trumpet Flower 70 6 00

Sugar ftlaple 25 2 00

Also other Seeds and Seedlings. Send for special Hat

F. H. H. BOYD, - Gage, Tenn.

Mention Ike Florlata' Exchange when writing.

X We Are '-^^^ 1

t Headquarters for t

ROCKY FORDl ♦

Cantaloupe Seed

We Solicit Your Orders.

BARTELDES & CO.,

DENVER, COL.

Mention the Florlets' Exchange when wrltlDf.

1220

The piL-ORiSTS' Exchange.

iPLJIEPIIIiTillT.

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERVnEN

Wilson J. Peters, Trov, O., President:
D. S. Lakf, Shenaniloah, Iji., Vice-President;
George C. Seageh, Rocliester, N. Y., Secre-
tary; C. L. Yates, Rocliester, N. Y., Treas-
urer.

The mildness of the season in the vi-
cinity of New York can be gleaned from
the fact that C. Peterson, a resident of
Tottenville, .S. I., plucked a quart of
raspberries from his bushes on (Sunday,
December 3.

Chicago. — D. T. Peterson will furnish
1,000 trees for setting out along Diversey
Boulevard and Fullerton avenue.

Riverside, Cal. — The Chase Nursery
Company has recently placed an order
for a JS.'jOhorse power steam plant,
which will be used on their 1,000-acre
alfalfa patch at Perris. Electric power
will be employed fur pumping the neces-
sary water to Irrigate the immense
tract, and this will be generated by tlie
steam plant just ordered.

A National Arboretum. — It is re-
ported that the United States Govern-
ment is about to establish a national
arboretum either in southern California
or Arizona.

Professor N. G. Jansen says that in
sections where root-killing is a source of
frequent trouble the Kussian method of
usiug the true .Siberian crab, I'yrus bac-
cata, as a stock deserves a trial.

Adaptation of varieties should receive
at the hands of national nursery and
fruit growers' associations the most care-
ful and conscientious consideration, says
C. G. Patten.

Various suggestions are being put forth
as to the best manner of perpetuating
the memory of the late Peter (jideon,
the originator of the Wealthy apple:
among these are a suitable monument
to be erected over his remains in the
cemetery at Excelsior; a tablet to be
placed in the Horticultural Hall near
completion at the Minnesota College of
Agriculture; a scholarship in the Minne-
sota College of -Vgriculture, to be used in
giving a thorough training in horticul-
ture to worthy students: this latter
would require probably $.5,000, as only
the interest of the fund would be used
for this purpose.

The Iowa State Horticultural Society
will meet at Des Moines, December 12 to
15, inclusive. There will be an exhibition
of fruits. An interesting program has
been prepared. Weslej- Greene, Daven-
port, la., is secretary.

Vinca minor alba. — I have often won-
dered why it is the white variety of Vinca
minor, or periwinkle, has not become
more popular. It is undoubtedl.v at
least as pretty as the blue type, and just
as satisfactory in habit. For covering
in cemeteries, to many the white flowers
should appeal more 'strongly. It seems
more of a habit confined to this variety
to bloom a second time the same year.
Even now, on a small patch in my gar-
den, about two dozen flowers are prettily
decked over the shining green leaves.

Clinton Grape.— Although the Clin-
ton grape is possibly but little grown
any more by nurserymen, it is a variety
that many persons would doubtless en-
joy very much. For making a thick
shade over an arbor, as well as for its use
as fruit, it is especially adapted; its
leaves, while small, are produced in large
numbers, and the growth lighter, but
more branching. The fruit comes in
email, very compact bunches, which is
remarkable for keeping qualities; in fact,
for eating unpreserved the flavor is only
above first-class after the bunches have
thoroughly ripened. The flavor is very
peculiar, but one which most persons
would like. It is too bad to see some of
these nice, old fashioned kinds going out
of existence.

Bleeding of Pruned Trees.— It is a
mistakened idea that the " bleeding" of
trees pruned in Winter time causes any
serious injury. The most of this sap lost
■was intended for use in the parts pruned
away, and is, therefore, simply excess.
Prune these things like trees and many
shrubs in the Winter whenever conven-
ient, early or late. Some authorities
claim it should not be early; but ill re-

sults have uever been popularly demon-
strated, unless in the case of roses or
similar excitable things, which would tie
likely induced thereby to sprout too
soon.— S. Mendelson Meehan.

TREES! TREES!

Itior-way, SuKar and Silver Maples
normay Spruce and Arbor Vltse.
WM. J.CHINNICK, Trenton, N.J.

Mention the FlorleU' EzohancA when wrltloc.

Qrape Vines

Descriptive and Price List free.
Carrants, Goodebcrrlea and other Small
Fralt Plants. Extraquaiity. Warranted true.
T. 8. HUBBARD CO., FRKDONIA, N. Y.

Mention the Plorlste' Ezchaiure wben writing.

EVERBEARING PEACH.

No. 1, Jane budded, two feet, well branched, $1.00

per doz.; »S00 per 100; 12 to 20 Inches, »1.00 per

d02. (by mall); fe.OO per 100.
Meech's Quince, 4 to 5 feet. No. 1, fl.50 per doz.;

$5.00 per 100; 3 to 4 feet, tl 00 per doz.; $3.0o per 100.
No. 1 plants of I>llllpr*B (red) and Kansas (black)

Raspberries, 75c. per 100; $4.(0 penOOO.
Early Harvest Blackberry. One plants. 75c. per

100; 15.00 per 1000. jy-PHIVET ALL SOLD.
CIIAS. BLACK.- HIGIITSTOWN, N. J.
Mention ih* Florists' Exchange when_wrltl»».

100,000 PRIVET

Per 1000 Per 1000

»2O.0O S-l|t »35.0O

30.00 4.5h 45.00

l«-2ft..

23ft....

Usual Assortment of ROSES,
Including Crimson Rambler.

HIRAN T. JONES, Union County Nursorios,

EI>TZABET1I. NEW JEHSEV.

Mention the norl»f Eichany when writing.

I CLEMATIS PANICULATA

fSS.OO per lOOO.
Ten samples by mail, 10 centa. Plants
3 from frames for potting-.

Elm City Nursery Co., "

ew Haven,
Conn.

Mention the FlorletB' Exchange when wrltiPK.

HYDRANGEAS!

FOR FORCING.

OTAKSA. THOS. HOQQ.

Fine strong stock, with 4 to 6 crowns,

Sro per 100; SOO per lOOO.

Jackson S Perkins Co., Newark, New York.

Mention the Florletg' Exchange when writing.

CABBAGE PLANTS

Field-grown, 15 cts. per 100: $1.00 per
1000; It by mail add 10 cts. per 100. Write
for prices on large lots lor fall planting.

IPTXIIOP Boston Market, Tennis
^ ^ ■ • »* \* t Ball. Curled Simpson,
GrandRaplds and other varieties, 15c. a 100,
»1 per 1000 ; Itby mall add 10c. per 100.

PADOIBY Strong plants, 85 cts.
■^ •* " ^ ^ ^ • per 100 ; »1.50 a 1000 ;
112.50 per 10,000. If by mall add 20c. per 100.
Other Vegetable Plants In Season. Cast) witli order

R. VINCENT, JR., & SON, Wliite Marsh, Md.

Mention the Florista* Bxoh&nflra wlien wrltlBv.

P. OUWERKERK

1123 Summit Ave., Jersey City, N. J.

Just received from

RHODODENDRONS,

SPIR/EA JAPONICA,

P/EONIES,

POT GROWN LILACS,

CLEMATIS and H. P.

PRICES
Meatloa Ike rhxtote'

our Holland Nurseries

AZALEAS,

LILIUM SPECIOSUM

BLEEDING HEART

HYDRANGEAINSORTS.

ROSES, In tbebeet sorts.
MODERATE.
Xxokaac* wkea wrltUf.

SELQITED IISEFDL nmHIl PUJIII!

Florists looking over our list will see at once that the following goods are of 'VAL.ITE.
Every item we offer for forcing is KIT for this purpose. We challenge only In quality of goods.

japonlca $3.50perl001 -„»

^^ r^l P% J^~ A Coiupacta 6.00 " I tXtra

^^^^IL4#k t\ Astllboldes florlbunda 6.00 ■' t^ Selected

^^* tV\r^^l^\ Palmata, crimson ... 6.00 " Clumns

JapoulcaAurea Reticulata. 10.00 " J """"l"''

_^ ^^ r-, — . - . ^ Ofliclitalls Rubra riena $10.00 per 100.

^j ^L g\ IVI I l\ Tnis variety is the earliest of all PEeonias, and the only

^^ §jr__ \M I ^ I m\ one which can be forced.

■ #^^ ■^^ ■ »■• m ctiinensls, in variety $800perl00.

^J I ^r I^Y I C3 #1 Spectabllls, Bleeding Heart $10.00 per ICO.

LILY OF THE VALLEY

Selected Berlin $l250per 1000. Hamburic Selected 1 10.00 per lOOO.

^^ I Jk f^ I ^^ I I 1^^ CoIvlllelTtae Bride, and Rubra, $4 a 1000.

■ _l £a I III II I 1^^ May, pure white, rose blotched.... $3.(10 per 100.
^Jl ^^^ ^^ I ^^ ^ ^y ^^ Lemolnel, selected bulbs 1.60

Named Varieties, as follows 4.00

^^ I ^^V ^^ I WL\ I J% Mont Blanc, pure white; Defiance, scarlet : Prog-

■ H I ml JC I 1^1 I E^ ress, red, white bordered; Patrie, violet.wbite bordered;
^Jl ^^^^r X^ I I « I ^« also a limited quantity of Kaiser FredeTlch, and

Kaiser AVllhelm, the best varieties out.

MIXED ORDIMARV TIgrlda sorts $2.60 per 100.

Xuberous, single colors, separate —

^^^^^^^IVII A English strain $3.60 per lOO.

MH Ivl J|\II1a Belgian strain 2.60 "

■^# L^ X«l V^ I V I «« Doable colors, separate, English strain... 5.00

Belgian strain 4.00 "

THE FOLLOWING STOCK GROWN BT

The Horticultural Co., Boskoop, HOLLAND,

Will be ready for Inspection, and sale for Immediate delivery.
Porcine Rhododendrons, Hardy Azaleas, Clematis, H. p. Roses^
Crimson Rambler, and Tree Roses, Evergreens, of selected varieties.
etc., etc., etc. Ask for prices. 'Being the sole agen'sof above firm we can supply
at import prices llrsl-class goods. COME AMD SEE OITR STOCK.

Nurseries and Storage Cellars at CARLTON HILL, N. J.

BOBBINK & ATKINS, Rutherford, N. J.

F.&F. NURSERIES rS:

Gr^.°wrrl'" TREES AND PLANTS m full assortment. Tr«de^Ca,«l«,«,

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange wben writing.

^ CDIIIT llln nnillllCliTll Small Fruits, Qrapes, Shrubs, Climbing Plants,

W rnUil HHII UnnHmCniML Roses, Evergreens, Hardy Plants, Pteonies.

0 ^^HH^^HHH^^k LarsesC and choicest colleclions in America.

f ^TMBB rO BEST NOVELTIES

^ H WtM ^H ^H ^^ Descnptlve Illustrated Catalogue free.

S I IILCw ELLWANCER 8l BARRY,

\ ■ ■■^■^■■^ MOUNT HOPE NURSERIES, Rochester, N. Y.

K FOR ORCHARD AND GARDEN Fifty-ninth Year.

Mention t>» Flerlat** g«ehaiK» whgn wrltlnc.

Pin, Scarlet, Bed, White, Willow
1 n OOn leaved, English and Turkey, 4 to

100,000 Norway, Sugar, Sycamore and Silver liCaved, all sizes.

Catalogues on application. Send estimate of wants for prices.

THE WM. H. MOON CO., glenwoop nurseries. Morrisville, Pa.

MwitloM th* Flortott* Bt»ehmiw whsa writing.

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesyille, Ohio,

Desire to call the attention of Florists and Nurserymen to their 40 acres of

HARDV ROSES, their complete assortment of FRVIT and OR?i AMEMTAE,

TREES and SHRUBS, and their 44 Greenhouses of ROSES,

PALMS, FICVS, EERKS, ETC.

Gorrespodence and personal inspection solicited. Trade List and Catalogues free.

Mmtlrvn th* IHnrliitB* Hxehanve wham wrltlnr.

PLANTS FOR FORCING -: --

Rhododendrons in finest varieties small, |35.00 per lOO

large, 65.00 " 100

Lilacs for forcing, Charles X, and M. Legraye 45.00 " 100

Roses, extra lieavy Hekmosa 10.00 " lOO

Crimson Ramblers, extra strong 20.00 " 100

H. P. in best marlset varieties 10.00 " 100

Azalea Indica, 10-12 J35.00; 12-15 45.00 " 100

Hollis, well budded 35.00 " 100

Pontica, " extra strong 45.00 " 100

Iris Hispanica, fine $1.50 per 1000 ; Gladiolus, The Bride, pure white 5.00 " 1000

Tulips, panottoname 12.00 "1000

F. W. O. SCHMITZ, Jersey City, N.J.

Mention tha FlorliU' Bbcchanc* wlMSk wrttlDCs

December 0, 1899.

The F'I-orists' Exchange.

1221

HEADQUARTERS FOR XMAS

In Flowering Plants. Also PALMS In Quantity.

ERICAS

HAVE SOMETIII?«G ME'W BESIDES AZALEAS.

THE COMING DECORATIVE
PLANTS FOR XMAS!

Mure desirdUle than Azaleas! Why? Because the ERICA FRAGRANS will keep
two weeKs in perfect order when in bloom in any florist store, providing it i8 kept well
wet. If not sold as a pot plant it can be cut and used to great advantage for making up
funeral, or any other designs.

Another point in their favor is you can have them in bloom by taking in a warm
house a few at a time from now until after Easter.

We have in bloom from now on the following flowering plants I

ERICA FRAGRANS. from $6.na, $9.00. $13.00, $15.(iO. $18.00. $:!4.00, $3 MHI, $^6.00 per doz.
Specimen plants, from $4.00 to $10.00 each. These can also be supplied by the doz.
Stock finer than ever before, each plant a perfect mass of fljwers, color white with
brown center.

ERICA WILMOREANA, pink, trumpet shaped, $9.00, $12.00.
Shipping orders promptly attended to.

l^nn A7AI FA^ In Bloom forXmas and New Year

It/W x\£^i\L4L^ i\kD Selected myself when ou the other Bide.

Some In full bnd and color no-w. InSvars , white, pink, and pinkandnhlte.

$9.0U, Ili.OU, $15 (*i. $18.uU, $J4.lO, $.)ilOO, $36.00. HUP, $48.0ll, I60.0U per doz.
A tew larger plants, frnm $6.(IU to $8.00 each.

ORANGES In Irult, from $1.00 to $5.00 each.

I»«>INSETTIAS,-.5.;. afl'iwer; hefter flowers. 35c. each. Pots have from 3 to 6 flowers.

DOl'GAIMVIL,L,EA SANDERIAMA, tied to shapes such as baskets, from

$:; Ol) U". a f.'w specim- ns.
CVCf.AMEN Perslcum Grandiflora, from $4.00, $600 $9.00, $12.03 per doz.
KENXI %S, troni :i i ctrt. Ti. $26ii0eHch. Made-up plants a Specialty.
AKKCA I.inrESCKlSS, from $3.60 10 $8.00 each. 3 in a pot.
RANn*T<il'S VKITCHII, from 60 cts to $2.50 eacb.
PANO *ISt'S tiTII.IS. rn.m 60 cts. tn $1.60 each.
L4TANI.A BORBONICA, plants. $6,011 per doz.

TroiUj from L. I. City, 5cts.

ERICAS IN BUD.

We have also plants in bud. for florists desiring to

force into bk om tbemselves.
Erica IVIediterranea, from 3^ in pots, $2 a doz. ;
larirer plants, $l.fi0each.

Varieties suitable for bloomlnit^ after
Xtiias until E:aster.

Krica FraffranH, for forcing after Xmag, $7.00,

89 00, $13.' 0. $I5.( 0, $18.00, $24.00, $36.00 per doz. ;

iBii.rnto $75.00 per 100.
Erica Wilmoreana, small plants, not in bud,

$3 .")'i per doz.
Krica Cd press! na.sheH pink, large plants, $3 each
Erica Oavendishi, yellow trumpet, large plants,

$3.1 0 each.
Krica Persoluta Alba, large plants, $12 00 per doz.
KrtcaPersoluta Rosea, •' " $12.00 "
Erica Persoluta Rubra, new sport, is in bud

when little plant. 3!^ in pots, $20.00 per 100;

Larger plants, light pink shnde, $9 and $13 a doz.
Erica Fragrans, plants in SVa in. pots, for growing

on, $16.00 pfr 100.

Fullj Line of Flowering Bulbs in Season.

Casli Must Accompany all Orders,

K. R. Depot. Telephone Call 5 F Pluphing.
by train. 30 cts. excursion. Come and see us!

Florist,

ANTON SCHULTBEIS,P.rBr78.ColIegePoint,N.Y.City.

M^ntlnn the IHorlRtP* TCxrhanre wh»n ■

FRUIT and ORNAMENTU TREES,

Shrubs, Vines and Roses.

Write for price list or send your lists
of wants tor special prices.

W. i T. SMITH CO., Geneva, N. Y.

Mention the Flnrlata' Exchange when writing.

Deutzia Gracilis

strong bushy plants for forcing.

$6.00 per Bnndred.
SIMUEL G. MOON, Morrisvilla, "if^!:' Pa.

Send for price Hat of bardy Bhrube and trees,
Montlnn the Flnr1>tB' Kx^hang^ when writing.

EDWARD B. JACKSON,

WHOLESALE FLORIST

Hardy Herbaceous Plants Only

In any quantity, for the least money.
SXAMKORD, CONN.

Mention the FtorIatB|^ Exchange when writing.

NATURALTENNESSEE

Peach Seed, for Nurserymen.

I have procured a limited supply of Genuine Natural
Tennespee Peacb Seed, crop or 98.

Ab there 1b poBltlvely no crop this seaaon, this seed Ib
as good as new seed and can he depended on.

Beware of so-called "natural aeed, growth of '99.'*
Send for Prices anb Sample.

CHAS. BI^ACK. Hltfbtstown, M.J.

Mention the PIorlatB' Exchange when writing

Ie;lirole;i: Mat& Umm

The handsomest decorative plant tn
cultivation, $5.00 a 100; $40.00 a 1000.

Mine la the Genuine Stock.

FRED. C. BECKER.Cambridge.Mass.

1730 CAMBUIDGE ST.
Mention the norlsts' Exchange when writing.

HEADQUARTERS FOR

Palms and Ferns.

Fine, clean homegrownstock; prrnwn cool.
Give U8 a trial order and be CONVINCED.

J. B. HEISS. ^!:;:.frY.'.'.° Dayton, Ohio.

8E\I> FOK i»RICK LIST.

Mention the Plorlets' Exchange when WTltlng.

THE STORRS & HARRI80N CO., Box 93«, I'AINEs^VILLE, OHIO.

I,<-i»IImi: AiiKrlriin Nui-vrj ii, olfpr 'Mie of the Mdxl ri>iii|>li'tp As-orlineiilo at

FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS, ROSES, BULBS, ETC.

'Iti Vt'arH. 44 (•rcenhnutcM. lOOO .Icre . ('o~rei«pi>niU'iice Kolk'lted. Cutiilog Free.
Mention the Florlsta' Exchaji^e when writing.

FERNS. FERNS.

This year we have a fine lot, all in the best
possible shape, a good variety and nice, bushy
stock, 2M in pots. $3,60 per 100; $:iU.O(l per 10(-0 ;
packed in pots, 5U eta- per 100 extra, express
paid to New York.

H. WESTON a BRO., Hempstead, L. I., N.Y.

Mention the FlorlstB' Exchange when writing.

LATANIA BORBONICA

4 Inch pots

5 "

$2.50 per doz ; fJli.OO per 100.
4.75 " 35.00

9.00 " 70 00

7 '• 1 25 each and fine specimen

plantfl from $6 00 and upwards.
Arccn l^uteNcenH, fine plarte from fS.OO upwards.
Hentin Beliiiorennn and KorNteriann--

4 In. puts, t35 (10 per lUO ; 5 In. pola. $50 to *75 per 100 ;
6 In. pots. $l.ai to $1.'^ each 7 In, pots, |l.75 to
$2 00 each ; larger plants, well grown, from |2,50 and
upwards.

Phueuix rvclinntiL. 4 In. pots. 25c. each. $20 per 100;

5 In. potB, 40c. each. $35.00 per 100 ; 6 In. potB, 60c. each,
$55.lXt per 10(i ; 7 In. pot-*. $1.25 each.

Phcpnix CniinrieusiH, Kupicola and Recli-
untn, fine Bpeclinen plants, from $3.00 to $5 00 each,
Coco)4 Wedileliniin, from 2 in. poifl, $1.50 per doz.
ftOQIDiPII? ODDCUPCDI 3 In. pota. $1.00 a doz.
AorAnCuUd OrntRUCni 5 in. pots. 25c. each.

JOHN BADER, Troy Hill. Allegheny, Pa.

L. D. TELEPHONE 872.
Mention the Florlate' Exchange when wrltlnif

I ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

Studer Offers

Kephrolepis Washingtoniensis Sepl^X"'

ferns, strong plants, four for lil ; t\x smaller
ones for $1.00, free by mall. I originated thla
fern and have thousands to select from.

PALMS.

Kentla Relmoreana. H in. pots, 3 ft. high
7 leaver, $1.5iieach: larger plants, $2 60 each.

Latanla, 7 in. pot, S'Mn. hit^h and diameter,
VlPHves, $1.35 each; from 6 iu. pots. 7oc. each.

Seaforthia Ele^ang, from 6 In. pots, 4 ft.
hiifh. 75c each; fn.m 5 in. pots, 6Uc. each.

Phoenix and Coryphas, from 6and6in. pots,
35c. each.

Areca I^utescens, from 4 in. pots. 25c. each.

Cocoa Weddellana, from 3 in. pots, 15 in.
high, $2 per dozen.

Cyperufl Alternlfoliaa, large plants for
5 in. pots. $1 nf r dozen.

Otaheite Oranges, with 2, 3 and 4 fruits,
from 4 in. and 6 in. pots, 25c., 30c. and 35c. eacb;
jarper onf s fii'c. eacb.

Small Ferns, Carex. M^arantas, Antherl-
cuins. etc.. for fern dishes or baskets, 5uc. per
dozen.

Diecount. 10 per cent, on Cash Order of $10
and up, adding besides extras to help pay
express charjrts.

N. STUDER, Aracostia. D. C.

Mpntlnn the Florlwtg' Exohangf when writing

FERNS, ETC.,

CHEAP FOR CASH.

strong -JVo in- plants. S3.00 per 100;

$25.00 per 1000.
Fineplants, in ;iU and 4 In. pe>ts,$G.OO T
per 10(1; JoO.oo per 1000. J

Afe>^ Potted Carnation Plants ''" t

SCOTT, X

ELDORADO and X

McGOWAN. J

$3.00 per 100; ?25.00 per 1000. 4

250 at 1000 rate. j

EDW. J.TAYLOR, Son(hp()rt,Conn. I

^4« »♦♦« ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ •♦♦• I

!♦♦♦«!
Mention the Florlats' ETchanee wh.n wrlUPK.

Incb Price
potfl eacb

Per

10

,05

.15
.30
.10
.10
.C4
.(6
.10
.06
.45
.2.5
.35

.45

1.50
3 00
1.00
.90
.30
.60
.90
.55
4.0O
200
3.00

Per

100

$2.50

4.00

Adiantum Caplllus Veneris, 2H $au4 $0.30
3

A. C.V. Imbrlcatum or Hardy

Farleyense 3

" '* " 4

Adianlum Cuneatum 4

PlerlsCretIca Alb -Lineata 4

Selaqinella Emmeliana — *2

•' •• .... 3

.... 4

Nephrolepis Exaltata 3

" BtroDg 7

N. Tuberosa 6

N Rufescens Tripinnatlfida 5

Mixed Ferns, from benches 1-50

F(ir other varieties and sizes see wholesale
list, from which 10 per cent, discount will be
given on all orders accompanied with cash.

W. J. HESSER, Plattsmouth, Neb.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

9.00
8.00
2.60
4.50
8.C0
5.00

While it's warm we ship by FREIGHT

POlinS P FEBNS

At lower rate

But EXPRESS CHARGE is your fate
When it's cold and you're too late.

'>^i_rs/i

rr .™. «o Size Height Char.

VABIBTIEB. p(,|. Inches. leavBB.

Latania Borbonlca..2 in.
..3

..5

Cocos Weddellana. .3

Kentla Belmoreana.. 3

.3

..5
..5

Kentla Forsteriana. .5

" ** ..5

18-20
18-23
20-24
28-30
28-34
311-38
14-18

6-T

8-10

18-3n

18-22
20-26
84-3S
20-24 . -
2.5-28 4-8
2t>-30 6-8
36-40 5-6

5-8
6-7
6-8
7-8
7-8
8 9
4-6
3-4
4-5
5-6
6-7
6-7
6-7
4-6

. Price .

Each. Doz
$0 60

1 60
5 00
9 00

13 00
24 00
30 00
36 00

2 f 0

2 00

3 00
7 30

12 110
18 CO

30 no

7 20

13 00
18 00
30 00

$0 60
75

1 00

2 00

3 60
3 OO

26
26

76
1 00

1 50

2 60
75

1 (10

1 60

2 60

MISCELLANEOUS.

VABIKTIE3.

Peperomla Argyrea,

3

4

Dracaena Terminalis, 4

Dracaena Fragrans, 4

6

Per doz.

2in. pots $0 75

1 60
3 00
3 00
300
6 00
9 00

fine plants.,
tine plants..

Araucaria Excelsa. .3 in.
..4 "
..5 "

Size Height No. of . Price — ,

pot. inches, tiers. Eacb. Doz.
2-3 $0 50 $6 00
2-3 1 00 10 00

a-4

6-7

Ficus Elastica 4

" 6 '

10-12
18-20
S6-38
12-14
16-18

1 25

2 50
25
60

1 00

16 CO
30 00
3 00
5 00
12 00

Vaeieties. I'^l

Cyrtomium Falcatum 4 in.

" " 5 "

Biechnum "rlentale 2

LomarlaGlbba 4

Piers Sprrulata 2

Pterls Umbrosa 6

Nephrolepis Exaltata 4

" '* 5

. Price .

Per doz. Per 100

$3 1:0

3 00
6 00

50
1 60

60
3 00

1 60

2 00

$4 00

12 00
4 00

20 00

13 00

irvi^-

^ size . Price .

Vaeietiks. pot Per doz. Per 100

Nephrolepis Pecllnata 4 in. $160 $13 00

Nephrolepis Phlllpensis .... 4 - 160 13 00
"^ •• " 6 " 2 00

ASPARACVS-

AsparagusPlumosusNanus.. 3

*' " *' . . 3

Asparagus Sprengerl 3

51 4 CO

1 no 8 00

60 4 10

We have a general assortment of two Inch Ferns,
at $4.00 per hundred; $35.00 per thousand.

GEO. WITTBOLD, ""ILHftist. CHICAGO, ILL,

1222

The Florists* Exchhnge.

Rate. 10 cents per line (8 word«), facb Inwrtioii
Cash T^th order. ThiB rate applies only to flJt;Ua"on
wanted advertlBementa and wben set flojitk^^^^i
dleplay. Display advertlsementa f 1.00 per IncU When
lettert are to be addressed in our care add 10 ct«. to
tover expense of forwarding.

SITUATION wanted by an alUmund up-to-date
grower, extensive experience, strictly temper-
ate; can furnish No. 1 references. D. Honaker.
Pine Bush. N. T.

WTANTED position as foreman or assistant by
*' KFOwer. thoroueh in all branches, roses, car-
nations, violets, palms, ferns, eoft and hardwond.
deslcnerand decorator- : 20 years' experience ; mar-
ried: best references. II. L., care Florists' Exchanue

TiyANTBD position as mana er on large commer-
'''' olal place, or would take section oC rose
bousea to run; prefer place where nothlDftbut htfih
grade carnations are grown; 20 years' experience,
well up in all lines. H. K , care Florists' Exchange.

UEAD GARDEXEa, over 25 years' experience:
■*■■*■ (rreeohouBe. landscape, nursery, private
place-*, is open tn an engaitement with any lady or
gentleman requiring services <>f a practical man;
American; age 45: small family; Al references.
II. J., care Florists' Exchaoce.

OITDATION wanted by young, all-round florist
^ OD commercial place, 8 years. Americ-n experi-
ence in cut flowers and general line of stock ; Age
26: speaks German and English ; sober and steady;
pond ref«rerence. H. O., care Florists' Exchanire.

riARDENER. single, middle ane, wants position,
^-' coTimerclal or private; long experience In all
branches. Address J. N., care Brldgman's, 37 East
19th street. N. Y.

OITUATION wanted by a joung German, age 27,
^ single ; 13 years' exoerlence In palms, ferns, cut
flowers and general stock. H. S., care Florists'
Exohanfie.

'\Tr ANTED Bltnatlon by florist and gardener. 15
** years' exoer-ence in commeroial places, good
emwer and maker-up, American, age 31, married;
best of references. Address H. R., care Florists'
Exch n?e.

riERMAN, 20, with 4 years' experience In green-
^-^ house*, desires position In a store, to learn
decorating and designing. Please state wages.
Box 471. Lnkewond. N. J.

CITUATION wanted by young lady In good
'-^ florists' store, as learner. Now York or Brook-
lyn: wininR to give services. H. T.. care Florists'
Exchange.

CITUATION wanted, florist, 8 years' experience
*-' roses carnation; slrgle, age 28; references.
Florist. 65 E Pomf ret street. Carlisle, Pa.

WANTED SITUATION

by a flrst-class all around florist; best of
reference. Address

C. A. BURX,

Madlsoii, 9(. J.

HELP WIIITED

Bate SI per Inch. Mo adv. less than 60o.

"W ANTED.

Agent with good references, well acquainted with
bulb merchants and florists, who buy Koman Hyacinths
and other French bulbs for forcing. Write

BERNARD SON.
29 Boulevard du Muaee, Marseille. France.

carnations, and general stock, to
take oharge of small place; married man without
children preferred, wife to keen house for three
besides herself and husband. Send reference.
E. N., oare Florists' Exchange.

WANTED.

A clerk for a seed house, well up in book-
keeping and Invoicing; one with knowledge
of the trade preferred. Address H. M., care
Florists' Exchange.

^V ANTED.

Nlg;lit fireman on steam boilers, must
be experienced as snch, sober, and have
references from former employers.

8. J. RHtJTHR,

IVesterly, R. i.

^VANTED AT ONCK.

single man as assistant In rose establish.
ment.

X. "W. L.VI>HCKHR,

Bn^rleivoofl, ^. J.

Mention tlie Florists' Exchan^ when writing.

MISGELUNEOOS WIKTS.

Bate »1 per Inch. No adv. less than 50c.

A RETAIL FLORIST wanted, to receive my carna-
tions regularly during this season ; large olooms.
mostly Flora Hill. Armazlndy and Scott. $125 per li'O.
regardless of market price. Could commence witb
several hundred per week now, and 8uO later.

iieo, Weslafer's Greenhouses,

Elizabethtown. Pa.

WANTED.

Hot Air Pamplngr Engrine.
Slate price and particulars.

LEHNIG & 'WINNEFEI.D,

Hackensack, N. J.

W^ANTED.

A few more good Roses, Carnations, Violets,
Smilax aud a variety of cut flowers; special
inducements made to growers of same. Write
us what you have.

HICKS & CRATTBCCK,

108 I,lvingston St., Brooklyn, N. T.

W^ ANTED.

A second-hand boiler in go d condition.
Please give lowest piice for cash.

C. L. METCALF,

2982 Atlantic Ave.,

BROOKLYN, N. T.

WANTED.

A LOT OP SECOND-HAND

HOT-BED SASH

EMII. PETER80IS,

24ttaSt ,near6th Are., Rrooklyn, N. Y.

BUSIIESS OPPORTUNITIES.

Rate 81 per Inolu No adv. less than 60c.

FOR SAI.E.

On easy terms, greenhouse property, 12,000
feet glass, dwelling, land, sheds, windmill, tank.
etc.; good local trade. Within easy reach of
cities. Address H. P., care Florists' Exchange.

IF YOU HAVE $400.00

Vou can double it in cue minute by buying my
greenhouse; 40U0 feet glass, dwelling and gar-
den; no competition; big opoortunity for
florist or lettuce grower, and big bargain for
quick acceptance.

H. v., care Florists* Exchange.

Forced Sale of Greenhouse Property

In Sprlnn Vailejr. 30 milew from N. Y. CItj, 5
minutes from R. R. depnt. The owner Is unable In
woTk the plare on account of stcknepw and wtsheB
to Ko to Honda; Is wlillnp to sell for half Its value.
Two and a half acres of h\tih land, dwelllnghouse
new tour Breenhouses 12x100, one 18x^)0. In good
cnndltlon and sto ked with vloieiw and carnations,
heated with HitchingB boilers. Price $3500. $1000
can remainlon morlKaRO at five per cent. Apply at
once to

L. US3ING, 53 W. 28th St., New York.

RARE OPPORTUNITY.

About 2000 square feet of glass for rent In the most
central part of Kyact, N.T.. town of about 7000. 28
miles from New York City. Oldest cBtobllsbed busi-
ness In town, now doing the best wholesaU- and retail
business In the place. Will lease for a term of years.
Well stocked for Immediate possession. Excellent
opportunity for right parties. For particulars address

DE PEW & BL.AUVELT, Nyack» N. Y., or

Piirdy&Blauvelt. 57W.30thSt.N.Y.City

A RARE OPPORTUNITY

On acoonnt of Inability to hire com-
petent help to properly oondaet the great
business already established, which is
rapidly expanding, I offer to sell stock
to one or more experienced seedsmen of
uncinestionable ability and integrity, who
will take active part in the conduct of
the business; experience and executive
ability the first consideration, money
secondary. The fullest InTestigation in-
vited by parties wlio mean business.

J. A. EVERITT, Seedsman,

(Incorporated)

Indianapolis, Ind.

Mention tlv. Florists* Bxchanrs when wrltinK-

Plants Grown Under Glass.

THE U. S. DEPT. OF AGRICULTUBE ISSUES

AN IMPORTANT CIRCULAR ON THE

SUBJECT.

The United States Department of Agri-
culture is endeavoring to collect some
accurate data relative to the develop-
ment of the industry of plants grown
under glass. To this end a circular is be-
ing widely distributed throughout the
United States. The following is the text
of the circular :

UNITED STATES DEPT. OF AGRICUL-
TURE.

Division of Vt'f^etalth' Pbysiolofiy and
Pathology.

Dear Sir: — In view of the importance
of the work on plants uuder glass, the
Department is desirous of obtaining some
accurate data relative to the industry as
a whole. To this end the following ques-
tions have been prepared, and we shall
be greatly obliged if you will answer
them as fully as possible. Any informa-
tion 3 ou may furnish will be considered
strictly confidential and will be used only
in preparing a general rC'sum# of the
growth and development of the industry
during the past century. This particular
branch of horticulture has not received
the attention it deserves, and we trust
an earnest effort will be made to furnish
as complete data as possible.

When filled out this circular may be re-
turned in the accompanying envelope,
postage free. Respectfully,

B. T. Galloway,
Approved : (liief of Division.

James Wilson,
Secretary of Agrirulture.

N. B. — To avoid duplication of values, re-
turnp from producers only are to be made;
that is. no reports should be made by whole-
walers or retailers except upon stoclt actu-
ally grown by them

questions.

(1) What is the total number of square

feet of glass owned by you —
(.■() Houses (measurements to be made of

sides, roof, and ends)?
(/i) Sash for hotbeds and frames?

(2) What is the total runiber of square

feet devoted to-
la) Cut flowers?
Oi) Plants — beddlDg, ornamental, and for

stock ?
(el Vegetables?

(3) What is the total number of square

feet devoted to —

(;/) Roses for cut flowers?

(/') Carnations for cut flowers?

('■) Violets for cut flowers?

('/) Miscellaneous plants for cut flowers?
(i) What is the total value of the fol-
lowing crops sold —

(,v) Roses?

(i<) Carnations?

((■) Violets?

((/) Chrysanthemums?

(e) Miscellaneous cut flowers ?

(.5) What is the total value of the fol-
lowing vegetables sold —
(.'() Lettui'e?
(b) Cucumbers?
((■) Tomatoes?
(t1) Miscellaneous?

(6) What is the total value of plants

sold, including bedding, ornamen-
tals, and plants for stock?

(7) What is the total value of houses,

boilers, tools, and other equip-
ments ?

(8) How many persons are employed in

your establishment?

(9) How long have you been engaged in

the work?

(10) What was the total number of
square feet owned by you in 1890?

Name:

Address:

Date:

The data collected is to be used in the
preparation of a report setting forth the
growth and development of the work on
plants under glass during the past cen-
tury, and we trust that growers every-
where will make a special endeavor to
furnish as complete answers as possible.

Flushing. N. T.— Henry Rolsky, for the past
two years foreman for E. J. Taylor. South-
port. Conn, has taken a position as foreman
for Thome & Co.

FOR SAI.E.

Greenhouse, 60 feet. Flues, Frames, Stock.
X.,ease 6 years : house, 7 rooms ; furniture. $10
per month.

Mrs. O. 24 Clinton Ave.. Plainfield, N. J.

Mention the Plorlata' Exchange when wrltlnc.

New York.— On Monday night, Decem-
ber 4, the following scores were made on
the alleys:

12 3 4

F. H. Traendly 153 154 125 126

C. Sohenck 157 114 163 166

T.J.Lang 169 138 144 118

A.S.Burns 161 131 136 164

J.A. Manda 166 167 133 132

W. E..Mar8hall 136 130 148 121

WHSiebrecht 126 114 121 122

—Moody 102 135 110 164

West Hoboken, N.J. — The scores made
hy the members of the North Hudson Flo-
rist's Club, December 6, were as follows :
12 3 4 6

Chas. Wache 113 134 137 122 133

Wm. Hillebrecht..l33 149 124 133 121

M. Hansen 126 150 187 106 166

Paul Fischer 106 122 131 119 132

L. Hansen 106 146 128 162 119

Chas. Menne 116 184 166 124 144

John Birnie 123 145 108 96 167

Chas. Heintz 112 117 122 187 99

John Fiesser 121 106 128 122 119

Geo. Brown 156 142 162

Gus.Kuff 141 153 181

Flatbush, N. Y. — Thursday evening
the following scores were put up ;

12 3

A. Zeller 148 126 127

L.Schmutz 69 128 135

C. Woerner 102 106 107

W. Prosser 133 143 131

W.J.Stewart 107

E. Dailledouze 116 144 164

C. Wocker 114 166 104

Papa Zeller 67 82 102

S. S. Butterfleld 121 109

St. Louis. — The following are the
scores of the match game between the
Florists' Bowling Club and the Junior
Florists' Bowling Club :

FLORISTS' BOWLING CLUB.

1 2 3 Total Av.

J. J. Benecke 163 134 171 468 166

C. A. Kuehn 153 161 140 444 148

F.C.Weber 128 165 138 431 144

John Kunz 148 110 146 404 136

John Young 107 128 127 362 121

F.J.Fillmore 112 111 92 316 106

Grand Total 810 793 814 2422 134!^

JUHIOR FLORISTS.

12 3 Total Av.

William Adcls 163 133 133 418 126

George Augermuller .133 113 114 360 120

A.F.Ellison 100 132 1211 362 117

JamesLupe 70 116 116 302 ICl

W. T. Holtz 107 94 97 298 99

F. H. Weber. 88 91 97 276 92

Grand Total 616 6TB 677 1998 111

FIRES.

Salt Lake City, Utah.— A small fire
occurred at tlie greenhouses of S. M. Can-
non, on the night of November 2.3, but
was fortunate!}' extinguished before
more than f 10 damage had been done.

Firms Who Are Building.

ISLIP, N. Y. — H. G. Timmerman is build-
ing an addition to his greenhouse.

Columbia, S. C. — A. Stark, Jr., is about
to erect two greenhouses, each 17x100
feet, also boiler and potting shed.
August Becker is his greenhouse manager.
Roses and carnations are his specialties,
but he will also grow a general line of
greenhouse plants, perennials and shrubs.

Toronto.

Business is very good and stock very
light. AVe h.ave had but little sunlight
and roses and carnations hang without
opening. Violets are very scarce ; the
plants generally look well, but tlio crop
of flowers is very light, and there is not
likely to be any oversupply this season,
nor for some time.

The treasurer of the Gardeners and
Florists' Club has sent out all the clieckH
in full for the prizes at the chrysanthe-
mum show, and all amounts are paid.
The Executive Committee has awarded
Messrs. Miller & Son a handsome cup for
their white chrysanthemum, Timothy
Eaton, exhibited at the show.

T. M.

December 9, 1899.

The F=lorists' Exchange.

1223

per

New York.

The Market.

Business is uot quite so lively as it
was last week, a decided falling otf"iu the
demand having manifested itself last
.Saturday afternoon; a goo^i deal of the
stock received at that time had to be
carried over until Monday, as there was
no Sunday businesH worth mentioning.
Boses are not improving In quality, and
the limited supply of special and extra
grades help to keep them at the same
Hgures as quoted in our last. Those of
No. 1 grade, or lower, have not held so
firm.

American Beauty still maintain $6 per
dozen for specials, with other grades in
proportion.

Carnations havereceived a check again
and standards are bringing from ^1.50
upward; fancies bring from $3 to f 6.

Violets also are not worth as much as
they were, good blooms are had at 60c.
per 100; specials going at 11.75. The
market is somewhat over-stocked with
violets at present, and the Greeks are
enabled to purchase flowers, of previous
day's shipments, at their own figures
almost, some going as low as '

Roman hyacinths and Paper White
narcissus are quoted at from f 1 to $2
per 100. They are moving only slug-
gishly, and the majority sold does not
realize over the .$1 mark.

Harrisii lilies are coming in regularly,
and good flowers remain stationary at
?1..')0 per dozen.

Valley ranges anywhere from $2.50 to
•f-t, according to quality.

Cattleyas bring 50c. each, and cypripe-
diums, $12 per 100.

Asparagus moves fairly well, but smi-
lax goes slow.

Business as a whole is inclined to drag,
yet if we look back to the name period
of last year we will find that the tone of
themarket is healthieras compared with
that time, and prices in most lines are
considerably higher.

In the Retail Trade.

Among the retailers business con-
tinues good, but some grumbling is
heard at the high prices chargcii by
dealers and growers. Alex. .MiCcinnell i's
kept more than busy with weddings and
receptions, three elaborate decorations
having been put up by him within the
last week.

J. H. Small & Sons have a display of
fancy carnations that is something
grand. The beauty of Mrs. James Dean
is seen to perfection, when a large cluster
such as the one shown by this firm is
presented.

Thorleyhas a window full of poinsettia
backed by palms and ferns, and Warren-
dorf sbows some pretty ericas with vari-
colored ribbon tied among the flower
sprays. Scalleu has some hamper-shaped
baskets filled with ericas and Adiantum
Farleyenne that look very tasteful; some
of the baskets are finished in silver or
aluminum, and the effect with the Erica
melanthera is good. M. A. Bo we, man-
ager of the Moulton Co., keeps a well-
dressed window at all times. An oblong
hamper with cover tilted back showing
the interior filled with Adiantum Farley-
ense and cypripediums being one of the
features this week. George Stumpp
makes an artistic display of Japanese
creations and has just added to his col-
lection one of the finest pieces ever
brought from Japan. This is a land-
scape effect, with a cave in the back-
ground, and an Imp issuing therefrom
carrying on his shoulders two baskets
filled with growing plants.

The glut of holly that prevailed last
year is not likely to occur this season,
owing to the action of railroad compa-
nies in refusing to take chances on freight
charges.

The News.

Christmas trees are arriving from the
Northern woods.

H. A. Bunyard shipped some cases of
holly to San Francisco this week.

A meeting of the New York Gardeners'
Society will be held in the Grand Central
Palace this (Saturday) evening, at 8
o'clock.

Visitors In town: George Bingler, Chi-
cago, 111.; W.J.Crowe, Utica, N. Y.; J.
M. Murdock, Pittsburg, Pa., and A. N,
Pierson, Cromwell, Conn; Albert M. Herr.
I Lancaster, Pa.

H. Kaiser & Co., who a few months
ago opened a retail store in Brooklyn,
comer Seventh avenue and First street,
have had a clearing out sale and gone
out of bu.siness.

A novel auction sale will take place on
Tuesday next, at 25 State street. The
stock to be offered is 100 crates of mistle-
toe to arrive on S. S. La Gascogne.
Brown & Seccomb are the auctioneers.

H. Dailledouze has gone to Cincinnati
to exhibit the Dailledouze Bros.' famous
new carnation. No. 666. From there
Henry will go West as far as Chicago,
and visit the prominent growers' estab-
lishments en route.

A. Dimmock leaves New York for Eng-
land Saturday, the 16th Inst., on the
S. S. Lucania. J. P. Cleary entertained
a company of friends in comphment to
Mr. Dimmock, at his residence, 252 Sixth
avenue, Brooklyn, on Wednesday night
last.

At the meeting of the New York Flo-
rists' Club, which occurs Monday even-
ing, December 11, the annual election of
officers will take place. The entertain-
ment committee has, we understand,
provided some choice music for this
meeting.

-it the public sale of the property of
Chas. Trauth, Lincoln Road, Flatbush,
held on Thursday last, the bidding
started at $7,000, and the property was
finally sold for f 8,100 to A. L. Gutman,
an attorney representing a party In
Europe.

Auction Sales.

The coming week will probably see
the finish of the season's auction sales,
so far as plants and bulbs are concerned.

Friday, December 1, fire broke out at
62 Vesey street, next door to Cleary &
Co., auctioneers. It looked at one time
as though theauction room wasdoomed,
but thanks to the fire laddies the blaze
was got under control, and, aside from a
good fumigating, there were no evil re-
sults to Cleary's property.

The sales of historical Japanese floral
creations, curious jardinieres, garden
lanterns, etc., are becoming well known
features in the auction rooms. This
week sales were held on Wednesday and
Thursday by Cleary & Co., and a beauti-
ful collection of plants were disposed of.
Among the bidders connoisseurs of Jap-
anese art are always to the fore, and
some spirited rivalry to obtain a speci-
men is frequently seen.

Orang:e, N. J.

Mrs. McArthur, wife of Robert Mc-
Arthur, died on Saturday, December 2.
The interment took place at Caldwell,
N. J., Tuesday last.

On Wednesday evening, at the regular
meeting of the New .Jersey Floricultural
Society, the annual election of ofl^cers
was held, resulting as follows: Peter
Duff unanimously reelected president;
J. B. Davis, vice-president; Geo. Smith,
secretary, and Malcolm McRorle, treas-
urer. James I. Donlan gave a talk on
floral art, with some practical demon-
strations of arrangements of flowers for
different purposes, such as a center piece
for table, making a boutonniere and cor-
sage bouquet; also bunch for the sick
room. Tlie proper way of tying a rib-
bon for different styles of wreaths and
garlands was also presented. The ad-
dress was listened to attentively and at
its close the speaker received a heart.y
vote of thanks. A committee was ap-
pointed to draw up suitable resolutions
on the death of Mrs. Robert Mc \rthur.
It was decided to hold the annual dinner
on Wednesday, January -t, next.

Montreal.

Notes.

Among the newer varieties of car-
nation on trial in this locality. Crane and
Glacier are easily the favorites. Mrs.
Joost, Victor, Evelina and the fine dark
pair. Generals Gomez and Maceo, are
all much admired.

Bennett has secured a pure white sport
from the chrysanthemum Glory of the
Pacific, with all the good qualities of the
parent variety, and a few days earlier.

Harris & Hoptou are meeting with
their usual success with mushrooms, and
report the demand as exceedinlgy good.

Colin Campbell has just finished a
greenhouse in connection with his store
on St. Catherine street. Considering the
limited space at his disposal he has cer-
tainly been most successful.

Mr. Goulet, the only important florist
in that section of the city occupied by our
French Canadian friends, finds trade so
good that he will open another store,
celebrating the event by giving away a
lot of flowers to his patrons on the open-
ing day.

The Club.

The coming of the Canadian Horti-
cultural Association next Summer is still
one of the chief topics of interest. A com-
mittee of 13 was arii>ointed to confer
with theMontreal Horticultural Society,
the Lachine Horticultural Society, and
similar local bodies, as to the best means
of entertaining the association. B.

Philadelphia.

Market News.

There are no changes to announce
m the cut flower market since last re-
port. Roses are still scarce; on several
days this week Bridesmaid has been
scarcer than American Beauty. Valley
has also been well used up, being in de-
mand several days. Carnations are in
good supply, and are selling fairly well.
There is a surplus of poor stock coming
in, which is only good for the street men
Romans and Paper Whites sell slow at
from $2 to $4 per 100. Cypripediums in
fair quality are arriving and going off
well at .f 15 per 100.
Jottings.

It may interest growers to know
that the market gardeners around this
vicinity are now organizing to protect
theinselves against low prices. The ob-
ject is to fix a minimum price for produce,
and when the market goes below this to
let produce go to the dump pile rather
than reduce values.

The Florists' Club meeting on Tuesday
last was fairly well attended. Paul
Huebner, landscape gardener for the
Reading Railway, read a paper on eco-
nomic planting for railroads. The paper
was a good one and highly appreciated.
Next meeting Albert M. Herr will read a
paper on carnations.

H. Bayersdorfer & Co. are now very
busy shipping goods; among other or-
ders was a large shipment of 68 cases of
galax leaves to Europe.

A. B. Cartledge and Geo. Anderson are
away on a gunning trip to North Caro-
lina. Quail and wild turkeys are the
game they look for.

Visitors in town this past week were:
W. P. Brlnton, Christiana, Pa.; Thos.
Vincent, Baltimore; I.G.Marvin, Wilkes-
Barre; Mrs. Muir, Scranton; A. B.Ells-
worth and wife, Allentown, Pa.; M. B.
Bunker, Boston, and D. H. Stecker,
Reading, Pa. David Rust.

Cincinnati.

A Good Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving trade with the com-
mission houses was the best in years.
The store trade was also good ; biit the
flower market habitiifs say thev never
had so poor a trade. Thefaetol the mat-
ter is. people on holidays want their
Howers put up nicely in boxes and de-
livered.

Stock was very scarce and prices ad-
vanced accordingly. ,\t the present writ-
ing flowers still remain scarce and unless
old .Sol smiles on us more in the next two
weeks Christmas stock will be as valua-
ble as diami'uds. Carnations are bloom-
ing very slowly, and roses are not prom-
ising by any means. This market will
have plenty of lily of the valley, narcissus
and Romans, and quite a few poinsettias
and violets; also a limited quantity of
Harrisii and a few chrjsanthemums,
plenty of smilax, galax leaves and ferns.
E. G. Hill was in the city Saturday last.

E. G. GiLLETT.

Florists' Seeds a Specialty.

Wholesale and Retail Catalogues.

JIMESVIGK'S SONS, Rochester, N.Y.

Mention the Florleti' Exohange when writing.

CHOICE STOCK ""Sr"

Per 100

Cyclamen. 4 colors, iVi in. pots $5 00

Asparag;nsSpren8;eri,aH'in.pots,

ejclr-i slnmtf 6 (X)

Asparafius Sprengrerl, Sin. pots,

veiy large , 8 00

Primroses, (Chinese), 3 in. pots 6 08

4 " 6 00

" " 6 in. pans, $3 00 per doz.

" (Obconica Grandiflora and Hybri-
dum). same size and price as Chinese
Primroses. All in bud and blO"m.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich.

Mention the Florist*' Exchange when writing.

't3/vSJ>%i)< ■

lMLlONMf6.(^

Mention the Plorlata' Exchange when writing.

ROOTED CUTTINGS

OF CARNATIONS.

Both new and old varieties at lowest prices
tor good stock. Special rates on orders booked
tor future delivery. Satisfaction or money
refunded.

GEO. k. RACKHtM, **"„^l°R„»/.%rc'„°°''

Mention the FlorleU' Biehann when wrttlns

PRIMROSES.

Nicp sticky plants of large flowering
Clilnese Primroses, mixed col-
ors, many of tht ni buiomintr. out of
4 inch po's, at S6.oo per loo.

ta^Cash With Order.

M. E. & R. HQFFER, - Mount Joy, Pa.

Mention the FlorlgU' Exchange when writing.

DOUBLE PETUNIAS. ""U^Er^

I have the flneet and largest collection In the
cnunrry. an ImmtDse stock, and can All all orders
without delay.

Rooied Caicinffs. by mall. $1.25 per 100.
Grnndiflora, elngle. Hi vare.. $1.25 per 100.
" I caw the bloom of Mr. Huphee' petunias, bo h
double and single, and they are very fine."

Hhnkt F. Michell.

Ivy Gerauluiii, 12 vara $1.50 per iOO

Heliotrope. 16 vars i.oo "

A itn-atu III, Princess Pauline 1.00 "

IVIars iSernniuin 2.00 "

Gazania. pp eodena 1.50 *'

My offer of last week will be pood for one week
more. t^rCASa with ORDER, PLEASE.
GTORGE J. HUGHES. BEBLin, N. J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

VERBENA KING.

The larffest Verbena
erower in the world.
H»y, buys! we have
them. too. None finer,
the very best mam-
mout h namf-d va's. on
earth at the rollowlng
prices : 60 cents per
100: »?i.n0Derl,0r0:5.0CO
for 122.00: 10,000 for
$40.00

Write for prices on
lareer lots.

Notice— We pay the
express on all rooted
cuttinss. and guar-
antee satisfaction In
every way.
That casbt please.

C. HUMFELD.
CLAY CITY, KANSAS.

Mention the FlorlatJ' Exchange when writing.

Bolltiir's Special Offer

EXXRA LARGE CLlTMrS

^PIR/PA ] Compacta Miiltlflora '.
\JI lllfLin ( Astilboides Floribunda

In crigical hampers of about 20i) clumps,

at $4.1)0 per ICO
Less quantities, at $4.60 per 100.

LILY OF THE VALLEY

Selected Hamburg Ftps, per 1000, $10.
Case lots of 25il0. tor $23.76.

FANCYLEAVED CALADIUM

In eight named varieties.
^i to I inch diameter, at $5.00 per 100 (. Rf ady in
1 to 2 inch diameter, at 7.5n per 100 1 .lanuary
• . »_..,. Cn..nnna..i $7 60 per lOliO sBt ds ;

Asparagus Sprengeri, Jc p^riooseeds.
Asparagus Plumosus Nanus,

tiOIKl per 101 II seeds; $1.25 per 100 seeds.
LeBs 10 per ceut. for Casb with Order.

AUGUST R0LKERSS0NS,f.i^7oi;^:

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1224

Thb F=i_orists* Exchttnge.

f $3pe

pots,
per 100.

TO CLOSE OUT A BARGAIN.

9Xt floe, flret-8ize McGowan Cftrnations. out
of frames, SO Lady Campbell Violets, for $10.00.
Call quick.

GUSTAV PITZONKA. Bristol, Pa.
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ROSES=For Spring Blooming.

The proper sort* CIntlillde Soupi-rt. Gen'I Jacqueminot,
Coq. ilea Alps. Cnq des Blanchee. La France, etc., fine

1 andVyear fleld-growo planta. BuiIablefor51n.pot,5c.
CI*EMATIH Tlrffiniana, flnffit American

riimlier, eweet-Bcented small white rtower. 2 year,
strong. S ctfl. Larere-floiTpred dematls. for
forcing, porple and white, fine plants. 5 In. pots, at I8c.;

2 year, fleld-grown plants, at same price. Packing free.

W. H. SALTER, Rochester, N. Y.

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... R^OSE'S >..

Si4 in. Bride, M. Van Houtte, at $4.00
per 100.

2)4 In. Bride and Maid, C. Sonpert,
Velloifv Sonpert. Hermosa, Mrs.
De Graw. Vellow Rambler,
Crimson Rambler, and a general
line of gdod Roses, in 2% in., at low prices.

HOKiEVSVCKLES,
HIBISCVS Cooperi,
MOOPJ VIKE, white, true,
ASPARAGUS PlnmosnsandSpren-

sreri. 2iilD pors, $5.00 per 100. A. Pln-
mosus Manns, 6 in. pots, at $15 per 100.

3V3 in. RUBRA BEGO9IIA,at$4.00al00.

HARDV PIKiK, rooted cuttings, 6 varie-
ties, at $1.00 per 100. tS^Cash with order.

THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0.

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SPECIAL NOTICE

The unprecedented demand
for the new and beautiful

ROSE LIBERTY

Has made it necessary for us to announce all
stock for Maroh delivery has been gold and
orders hereafter will be taken and filled in
their order of receipt, until further notice.
To be sure of any of this stcok for April and
May delivery it will be necessary to order early.
One quarter of the stock is controlled by us
and no one has authority to sell in the New
England States except by our permission.
Prices are as follows : Best stock grown.
Own rooted Plants, Z% in. pots.

12 plants 60 cts. each.

25 " 60

60 " 30

100 " 25

1000 " 20 "

Grafted Plants, xy^ In, pots.

13 plants 75 cts. each.

25 " 60

5U " 60

lOO " 40 ••

1000 " 35

EDMUND M.WOODaGO.,Natick, Mass.

Near BOSTON.
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STOCK PLANTS

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

At 10 cts. each, or $L00 per doz.

The following varieties:
V. Morel, Mrs. Egan, Kentucky,

Mrs. BobinsoD, Pennsylvania,

Mrs. T. Thompson, Mutaal Friend,

Mis. H. I.. Weeka,
Mayflower, F. Hardy, Golden Gate,

Mrs. C. H. Pierce, Major BonnafTon.

CARL E TAUBE. Trenton, N. J.

MERCER FLORAL. CO.

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Larg:e Flowering. 300,000 Superb Colors.

The Jennings Strain, They are all that can

be desired in Pansies, so far as quality goes,
and are always satisfactory to the buyer who
wants the best. Extra fine stocky plants,
ready to bloom, $5 per 1000, express. Medium
size, for cold frames. 60c. per 100 by mail; $4
perlOOO; 5000, 817 by express. White and
Blue, in separate colors, same price.
SEE D of above strain, $1 per pkt ; $5 per oz.
CASH WITH ORDER.

E. B. JENNINGS.'^Sir' Southport, Gobi.

Grower of Thb Finkst Pansibs.
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PANSIES

Roemer's Superb Prize Pansies.

This improved strain all the leading novelties
Included ; strong bushy plants ready now ;
60 cts. per lUO, by mail ; $2.00 per 600, by e.T-
press; $4.00 per 1000; $7.00 per 2000; $10.00 per
3000 ; $16.00 per 6000.

Large Plants, transplanted, in bud and
bloom, »1.00 per 100. Cash with order

PETER BROWN, Lancaster. Pa.

Grower of extra fine Pansies.

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'S

Have no
Equal.

ComprlBing the cream of all the Leading Strains,
Lnrgi', Blocky plants, 50 cents per 100 ; 13.00 per lOOO ;
lu.ae for »25 00.

riAIQIPQ (Bellls), strong plants of the largest
umoito doutile varieties, Longfellow and Snow-
ball, 50 cents per 100 ; $3.00 per 1000.
cm I AY Large plants, 50 cts. per IGO;
Om I LHA $3.50 per 1000.

J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa.

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QwmM

No w Ready
tor Delivery.

See
Advertisement,
Page 1237.

line! tiliuie.

GIVE US LIBERTY!

THIS WILL BE THE CRY WHEN THE PLANTS ARE ALL SOLD.

.V J^.^,^''£'L'il''-i£S New Crimson-Scarlet Rose I.IBEKTY has been so great
that pWH. STOCK KOR MARCH DKUIVERV IS AI^L SOI.D. We are now

booking tor April, and as all orders are fllled strictly in rotation, liorists who have not as
yet secured their stock should order at once.

OWN ROOT PLANTS. FROM 2]4 INCH POTS.
50 Plants or more and less than 100, 30c. each

100 Plants and np to 1000 *£5c. each

loop Plants and oyer $300.00 per 1000

3 inch pot plants, 3c. each additional.

ROBERT SCOTT & SON, Sharon Hill, Del. Co., Pa.

Eastern Aeeuts: Western Agents:

ROBT. CRAIG & SON, 49th & Market S!.. Phlla , Pa. BASSETT & WASHBURN. 78 Wabash Av.,

Mention the Floriets' Elxehange when wrlUng.

GRAFTED PLANTS, FROM 2)4 INCH POTS.
50 Plants or more and less than 100, 50c. each

100 Plants and up to 1000 40c. each

1000 Plantd or more $350.00 per 1000

3 inch pot plants, 5c. eacb additional.

Chicago

CARNATIONS cash UNXIlfsOLD
McGowan. Portia and Eldorado. All other
varletlL-s sold. Orders booked for cuttings and
plants grown for ITOO.

D. R. HERRON, - Olean, PC. V.

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AMERICA

$5 per lOOi $40 per 1000.

Rooted Cuttings, Spring: delivery. Place
your order at once and get early struck cut-
tings. Also a full list of Commercial varieties
of Carnations.

Wm. MURPHY,
5ta. F., Cincinnati, O. Carnation Specialist.
Mention the Florlgtj' Exchange whtrn writing

CARNATION CUTTINGS

Orders now booked tor all fancy vari-
eties. All cuttings guaranteed A 1.

CHICAGO CARNATION CO.,

Qreenhouses and Address, JOLIET, ILLS.

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.. PANSIES ..

Largpst flowering, Sho%v Varieties, unsurpassed
quality, exira flne stocky plants for cold fraoies,
50c. per 100' l)y mall; $3.00 per 1000; 500 at 1000 rate by
express. Large husby plants In bud and tloom, 75c.
per 100; iilO per 1000; 500 at liOO rate
DAISIES (Bellin), largest double flowering. Id
mixed Colors, tine stocky plants. 50c. per ICO by mall;
111.50 per 500; $2.5<J per 1100 by express.

GUSTAV PITZONKA, Bristol, Pa.

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STOCK PLANTS

First Premium 'Mums !

HVM. H. CHAD^nriCK, $1.00 per doz.
ECLirSE, Yellow Chad wick, $2 per doz.

GROVE P. RAWSON, Elmira, N.Y.

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CHRYSANTHEMUMS

STOCK PLANTS. -Yellow Queen, Helen
Bloodgooa. Jerome Jouea. Ivory, Golaen Wedding,
Mrs. Robluson. V. Morel. BonnafTon, Geo. Kolb, Merry
Monarch, Golden Trophy, Lager, 12 for 50c ; 100, |4.00.

VlVrf^ A ^'el'i Clumps. 100. $4.00: R. C, $1.00
Illl^rX per 100. CASH.

1. H. DANN & SON, Westfield, N. Y.

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'MUMS THAT PAY TO GROW.

Stock plants of Merry Monarch, Montmort,
Ivory, H. Robinson, Bonnnffon and Indiana,
at 60c. per d'Z. Merry Christmas, best late
wblte, 10c. each. Plants in 3Ji in. pots of Mon-
arch and Montmort, at $2.00 per 100.

Mrs. Plslier Carnations, from soil,
$1,511 i.er KNi.

Cut Smllax, fine strings, 20c. a string.

Cashplease. WM. KEIR, Pikesville, Md.

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Pansies Worth Raising

Good Plants, $4.00 per 1000; $3.50 per 500.

Extra Large Transplanted Plants
in tiloom, aa good as in spring,

$3.50 per 100.

^^F. O. B. Express here. Cash with order.
C. SOLTAU & CO., 199 Grant Ave., Jersey City, N. J
Meptlon the Florlats' nxehanffe when wiitinc-

HARDY PINKS

Rooted Cuttings. Now Ready. 8 sorts as follows: Her
Majesty, giant white: Alba Flmbrlata. white, fringed;
Brunette, pink, with maroon markings; Earl of Carlisle,
variegated, maroon, rose and white; Juliette, cherry-
red, variegated pink and white: Gertrude. white, maroon
markings; Laura Wllmer, pink with darker shadluga,
fringed; May. beautiful flesh-pink, very fragrant,
Jl.ro per 100. postpa'd ; $8.00 per IWKi. by express Large;
fleld-grown clumps, |5.00a 100. Satisfaction guaranteed.

A. B. DAVIS & SON, Purcellville, Va.

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I CARNATIONS i

5 F. DORNER & SONS CO., 5

S LA FAYETTE, IND. JS

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lillBPOII SEEDS

specialists in pedigree seeds for winter
blooming:. Cuntracts Solicited.

AMERICAN ROSE CO., Washington, D.G.

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■ ROBT. CRAII & SON, S

s tosEs, nm, mwi i

5 ...CARNATIONS.. {{

■ and Noveltlei In Decorative Plants, ■

j[ JHarltat and 49th Sti., PHILADELPHIA, PA. J

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Carnations.

We are head-
quarters for all
new and standard
varieties. If you want anything write us. All
information cheerfully given. Field-grown
plants are sold.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

Stock plants of the leading and standard
sorts. Write for prices.

H.^VEBE:r& SONS, Oakland, Md.

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Ethel Crocker.

Absolutely the best pink carnation
ever offered the trade. Grown equally
successfully by Messrs. Hill, Craig, and
myself. You are not buying it on a vent-
ure, but knowing that it is not a success
in one soil and a failure in another.

In color, size, fragrance and stem it is
just what the "storemen" want.

In habit, constitution and freedom of
bluom, it is just what the grower wants,
never out ol crop from Sept. to July,
more flowers to the square foot than any
other known variety, and practically
no seconds. With 18,000 stock plants to
work from there is no danger of over-
propagation, and you are not asked to
wait until planting out time for your
cuttings, but can have them whenever
wanted. Orders intrusted to me will
have my personal attention, both in the
selection of the cuttings and the fllling
of the order. Price, per 100. »;10;
25, !*2 50; 1000. *75.00; 350, S18 75.

BSKR'S PANSIESatS4 per 1000
now, and a regular assortment of car-
nations in a list ready Jan. 1st.

ILBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa.

iniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiMiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiri:

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THE GRAND
NEW ROSE

MOST nearly approached by Meteor in color,but far
surpassing that standard variety in brilliancy and
purity of color, as well as in size and freedom of
bloom, never showing any deformed, blacls or bull heads,
either in Winterer Summer. A remarkable keeper, when
cut, keeping its brilliancy of color, without turning blue
or dropping its petals, as is the case with Gen Jacquemi-
not, which it somewhat resembles in size and fragrance.
To be sure of getting the best crimson forcing rose of

WON HIGHEST HONORS

WHEREVER SHOWN.

THE FINEST CRIMSON FORC-
ING ROSE OF THE CENTURY.

the century and Al stock, send your orders at once to
the undersigned, or his agents mentioned below.

My stock for March delivery being all sold, I can
only take orders for delivery in April and later. All
orders fllled strictly in rotation. First come, first served.

I hereby extend a cordial invitation to all lovers
of the queen of flowers to come and see LIBERTY

growing. Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

. G. ASMUS, West Hoboken, N. J.

PRICES ARE

Own rooted plants, In 2mn. pots

12 plants . . 60o. each.

25 " . . 50c. "

50 • 30c. "

100 " . 25c. "

1000 " . . 20e. "

AS KOI,I.O-WS:

Grafted plants, in 2H In. pots

12 plants . . 75o. each.

25 " . 60c. "

50 " . . 50c. "

100 ■• . 40c. "

1000 " . . 35c. "

AGENTS

Satisfactory reference or deposit from all unknown
correspondents.
J.C. VAUGHAN, J.N.MAY, F. R. PIERSON CO.

Chicago, III. Summit, N. J. Tarry town, N.T.

December '.>, 1899.

The F=lorists' Exchhngb.

1225

Al TCDIIIIITUrDl ^-"i >'«' Yellow. Rooted

iiLi Lnnnn i nLna cuaiDgs, loo, see, looo, «4.

SELAGIMEH.A DENTICIILATA, extra line,

2 iDch, per ll«, »2.ai.

E. I. RAWLINCS, Quakertown. Pa.
O X MT £3 ft. .A. fL I .A.S

Senary, Cannell and Sotton'e prize strains, dwarf and
semi-dwarf, giant flowering, flneet colors and shades,
2M In.. »a lO per IW ; $5.00 per 300. 3 In., fS.OO per 100.
Cash with order, please.
Sbellrond (■ri-ciihouNe Co., Grange. Mil.

IflOiETS Pwss of Wales

strong plants, $2.00 per 100.
Samples, 10 cts.

EVENDEH BROS.. Williamsport. Pa.

300.000 VERB£NAS

60 finest named varieties, Incliidlng our new
MAMMOTH WHITE 3IKS. 3lcKINL.EY.

Tbe finest white Verbena grown.

Perfectly bealiby. Pree from rust.

Rooted cuttings. GO cis. per 100 ; $5 00 per 1000.

Plants, $^ 50 per 100; $M uo per lUOU.

Our Hat Is the choice from millions of seedlings.

Seod for Circular.

J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg. Pa.

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A FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT!

KeDtia Beliiiorenun and Foi-Bieriaua, 3 In.,
and Latnnia Borbonicn, i in , :i5c. each.

Chinewe friiiiroNe, flneet fringed varieties, 3 In.,
12.00 ; 2H In.. $3.00 per 100 ; 3 In.. »4.00 per 100.

AHparagUM JSprenaeri and Pluiuosus, 2 In.,
$5.00 per 10.-; 3ln., $8.00 per 100.

Cyclnmen <;ieaiiieum, 3 In., $6:4 In., $10 per 100.

Rex Begonia, finest mixed, 3 In.. $4 00 per 100.

Marguerite Dainy, large flowering white. 2 Inch,
$3.00 per 100. Nephrolepis Cordata C'oui-
pacta, 2J-g In., $4.00 per loo. Cash with order.

01i;0. At. KMSIAVHH, NewtOn, M, J.

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PRIMROSES IVTa^S

Per l™

Chinese, from 2 Inch pots $150

Chinese, from flats, $s.U0 per 1000 ....'. I'oo

Obconlcagran'ilfloni,4lnchpot8.lnbudand blooni 4 00

Forvet-me-not. Victoria, 2 inch pots 2 00

Foi-get-nie-not, Large Clumps, ready for
benching for Winter bloom 4.00

ORANQE FLORAL- CO.,

E. FRYER, Mgr. WEST ORANGE, N. J.

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Primroses for X mas

From 4,'a In. pots, laiKe, thrifty plants in
bud, just riKhr to ship at $IO.UU per 1011; 3)4 in.
pots in bud at $6 00 per 100. Although 1 have
raised thousands I his is Snest strain lever have
seen.
Packed with care. Cash with orders.
MRS. M. CAVANAUGH,

IONIA, N. Y.
Mention th. norl.t.' Brchange when wrltl n,{.

1000 DWARF CINERARIAS.

From 3 in. pots, will fill 4 and .5 in. pots,
at $3 00 per IIIO; 2H in., $3 IK) per 100.
CVCf^KnET* PERSICITM CIGA.I«-
XEUM, in bud and oloom, from 5 in.
P'lts at 2jc.
^^Low express rate, satisfaction (tuaran-
teed. Will exchange foi Geraniums.
J. S BLOOM, - RIegelsvllle, Pa.

Mention the Florlet.' EtchanK. wtieo writing-

ACALYPHA SANDERI!

2^ In pots. »l ,75 per doz,; $12 50 per lOci, sin, stock
plantB, wltti lots of euttliaga, $5 00 per doz,; 140 per 100,

Cyclamen GiKonteum, 4 colors, very fine, 3 In
pots, $1.00 per doz,; $7 110 per 100: Itlixed, very fine.
3 In. pots, 75c. per doz,; $6,(XJ per 100,

Cyclamen PerNicum, mixed, very fine, 3 In
pota, 75c, per doz,; f 5,00 per 100.

SEAVVANHAIiA GREENHOUSES,
P.O.Box 34, Oyster Bay, N. Y.

Jambs C, Clark, Supt,
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4 inch, $6.00 per hundred.

Ageratam, Princess Pauline, Marguerite
Daisies, large-flowering, yellow and white.
Heliotrope, best vara., 2ii in., $3 00 per 100.

Parlor Ivy, Oleohoma Varlesata, 2Ji in.,
$3 60 per 100.

Rooted Cuttings of all the above plants
are from soil and are very strong, at |1 per 100,
Ageratum, blue and white, 75 cts. per 100.
Cash With Ordeh, Please.

A. MACKAY, Passaic, N.J.

Mention the Florlata' Exckanre wben wrltlog.

GgGlanieDaiiaGiDeianas

CI?(ERARIAS, 3M inch, $3.00 per ICO:
3 inch, ready for 48, tor Christmas flowering,
$3.10 per 100.

CVCCAMEJ*, Giganteum and Persicum,
large plants. 3 inch, $5.00 per 100.

S. WHITTON, 15 Gra, Ave., Utica, N. Y.

MP'ntlon the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

VINCA MINOR.

We can supply auy tiuantlty In nice littlefleld-

grown clumpH at $2.50 per 100; $8.00 per 1000; $75.00
per 10.000. Samples at lOU price. No charge for pack-
ing, when cash accompanies order. Keference
requested.

PINEHURST NURSERIES,

OTTJ KATZENSTEIN. Mgr. PINEHURST, N. C.

Ask for our Trade Lists of .American

Woody and Herbaceous Plants and Seed.

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LAGER & HURRELL,

Growers and ^\ n ^\ ■■ | ^\ a
Importers of ^/ |\ ^ n I U O

Justarrlvedlnflne condition, CnttleraMendelii,
also C Labiaia* C. SpecioMisHiiiia. and C.
llarriHouiie.

Cherry Wood Baskets, Fresh Moss and Peat.

Cortespondence^^^ SUMMIT, N. J.

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PRIMROSES

Chinese, siDgle, iDiA:td,andObconica Grandl-
flora. ready for 3 in. puts, $1.25 per 100.

PAH^V PI AMTQ LargefloweriD^BtralD^none
rawoi runnio, better, per 100, 50c.-IO0O,$2 50

Cash with order.

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio.

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QERANIUMS

A flne assortment. 2 Inch plants, f 2.50 per 100.

IVY GERANIUM, i?^%?r'fj""":

Coleus, Ageratum, Etc., *^°?oo''"

A. J. BALDWIN, Newark, Ohio.

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fer 100 Per h.m

Mine. Salleroi Gernniuiiis (125 |]U,00

AlieriinntheraH. P Majorand A.Nana .60 5 00

Aiterntuiii, hUie and white 60 500

Princess Pauline 75 6 00

CJinnt Sweet AlyNHUm 60 500

IlelioiropeH, l-,; varletlee 1.00 90.

Salvia SplendeDHand Bedman..,. 1.00 900

Feverfew, i-lttle Gem 1.00 9.00

liy the 100 sent hy mail, by the 1000 by e.vpresa.
Cash with order.

C. A. HARRIS & CO., Delanson, N.Y.

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STRONG

AND

^^S»* CBEAP..

FOR CASH TO MAKE ROOM.

II

3in., «7a 10.); 4 in,,Sl8alOO; .5 in,, »30 a 100.

Araucaria Excelsa, M'X:

CHAS. T. SIEBERT, Sta. B, Pittsburg, Pa.

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SPECIAL SALE

For the Holiday Trade.

CYCLAMEN PerNlcutn SpIendenH Gigan-
teum, flneet strain In the world, well grown plants.
In bud and bloom, out of 4 In. pots, f 1.50 per doz.; 112.00
per 100.

CHINESE PRIMKOSES, fringed follape,
flnebt market varieties, from 'i^ In. pots, J2.50 per lOO ;
from 3 In. pots, very flne. In Imd, $4.00 per 100; from
4 In. pots, strong, well-grown plants, seven colors. In-
cluding Double White, Ued, and Single Blue, In bud
and bloom, f 1.00 per doz. ; 18.011 per 100.

CINERARIAS Ilvb. Max. GrnndUIora.
from flats, transplanted, tl.75 per lOO.

NOW READY-Cyclanien P. S. Gigan-
teutn, In 4 true colors, transplanted from flats, |2.50
per 100; 120.00 per 1000.

All the above warranted A No 1 Stock.

PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa.

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ACALYPHA SANDER!!

FINE n,ANX8. 2« inch, $8.00 per hundred.

THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa.

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LAST CALL FOR

AZALEA INDICA

A splendid lot of the favorite Easter plant,
choiceat varieties only, just arrived per steamer
Switzerland.

Strong plants, $3.'i.00 per 100, worth $60.00.

I offer the finest lot of ARAUCARIA
EXCEI.SA and E. Gl,AUCA in the

country (order now before too cold), 6 in. pots,
17 to 30 In. hieh, 30 to 35 in. across, $1.25

CLEMATIS J ACKM ANNI.S yr. old,
6 to 8 ft.,8tlon)i, $4ado2. ; 2 to .3 ft., $2,60 a doz.

WISTARIA SIBiEPiSIS, $1.50 a doz.

I»RI!mTI.A CHIMENSIS, in bud for
Xmas, Onest in the country, 4 in, pots, only
$».iiO per 100; 5 in. pots, $1.20 per doz.

PRIMULA OBCOKICA, 4 in., $5.00
per 100.

CVPERUS (UMBRELLA PLANT), 4 in.,
large hu»hy, without pots, $5.00 per 100.

GERANIUMS, double, red aod pink,
2>4in. pots, $3 (Ki per 100.

CVCLAMEN, 4 in. pots, $1.00 per doz.

BEOONI A Semperflorens Oigantea, 6 in.
pots, $3.50 per doz. ; 4 in. pots, Pres. Carnot and
other varieties. $1,20 per doz.

EICU8 ELASTICA, 13 In. high, 4 to 6
leaves, $3.00 per doz.

Orders now booked for AZALEAS to be
delivered in the Fall of 19u0. Please write for
price list.

When ordering state if pots are wanted.
Cash with order, please.

GODFREY iSGHMANN, „„ti;,'oV Pliiia„Pa,

WHOLESALE GROWER OF POT PLANTS.

Agent for O. Van den Plab, Lorchrlsty,
Belfrium, for Azaleas, Rhododendrons, Etc.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Naw Yellow Baby Primrose—

QERANIUMS

Richard Brett, Beante Poitevlne,
M. 8. K. G. Hill, Wonder, Ruy Bias.,
Marguerite De Layers, Mme.
BruaDt, $30 I 0 per 1000 ; 2}4 In. pots of
the same, $30.1 0 per 1000 ; $3.25 per 100.
S. A. Nutt, La Favorite, Jas. Garr,
Double Grant, and several other
good beddera, $16 per 1000; 2U in. pots.
$33.(10 per 1000; $2.60 per 100. Roae
Oeraniuma, $3 00 per lOO. Skeleton
Rose, $3.00 per 100.

COLEUS, Crimson Verschaffeltil and Gel-
den Queen, $T.OO per 1000, 75 cts, per 100;
3 in. pots, $1.60 per 100. Coleus in variety,
$5.00 per 1000, 60 cts. per 100 ; 2 In. poU,
$1.15 per 100.

AGERATUM, Blue and White,75c. per 100;

Princess Pauline, $1.00 per 100.
GIANT ALVSSUM, $1.00 per 100.
SALVIA.splflndensand Bedman, $L25 a lOO.
HELIOTROPE, 6 vars., named, $1 a 100.
CUPHEA (Cigar Plant), $1.00 per 100.
FUCHSIAS, $1.60 per 100; 2^* In. pots,

$3 00 per 100.
The above are rooted cuttings, except when
noted. Cash must accompany all orders.

J. E.FELTHOUSEN, Schenectady, N.Y.

Mention the Florlata' Kichange when writlnr

Vigorous
Stock....

100 1000

Best MammotliBt strong; pot plants... (3.00 (25.00

" " rooted cuttlnge 1.25 10.00

Older " " .... 100 S.OO

*' " strong pot plants. . . 2.50 20 00

ROOTED GERANIUM CUTTINGS

Double atid single, best variety, $2.00 per 100;
$l5 00pcria0.
Strong pot plants, $3 00 per 100 ; r25,llO per 1000,

Varieties

STRONG,
FIELD-
GROWN

CARNATIONS

HEALTHY
STOCK

Flora Hill, Arinazlndy, price, $6,00 per 100,

John Young, New York, price, t5,00 per lOO.
C. A. Dunn IVlcGowan Alaska

Price, »4,00 per 100.

CYCLAMEN OrOANTEUM.

From 3 incb pols, in bnd. 88.00 per 100
" 3H " ^ 10.00 "

MISCELLANEOUS.

A mate to the Pink llaby ; we have the only
stock in the U.S.; per doz., $1.30; $10 per lUO.

New Geranium De Roo Mitting—

A crosH between Cloth of Gold and S. A.
Nutt. has yellow lolinge and pure double
Bcarlt't bloom; $1 2fl per d* z.; $1U per 100.

New Geranium, Double Snowdrop—

Tbe best indoor and beddinjr double white
Geranium todate; $1.2Uperdoz.; $10 per 100.

20 New C0leUS-,Ae'isrthe1;f"o'r'/l''o°r%a!'0^

New Coleus Little Geni-«xrni^^e''borde?

plant, very bushy, of pink varieg:ation8. 2.50. ea.

THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., Morris, III.

Mention th« Florlaf ' E>ichang» when wiltlag. I Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing.

Antheinis* Double Golden Marguerite. 1^.00

Ageratum* blueaudnhlte 1.00

Prlncees Pauline 150

Coleus, all leading sorts 1.00

FucbMias, double and single 2 00

Feverlew 150

Helioiropet light and dark 1 25

Iinpatiens iSultani 2.00

Moon VIneH. troe 2 00

Salvias, Splendens and Bedman 1.25

TRADE LIST ON APPLHATION.

WOOD BROS., FIsiild!!, N. Y.

tsoo

800
15.(10
12.00
lO,!*

15 00
10,00

DEWEY

HAVE WHAT YOU WANT IN THIS LIST? if not.
WRITE US FOR PRICES ON WHAT YOU NEED.

xi.c3oa?Ei33 oTjarrrxKros.

GERAI«I17IUS— Per 100

Mrs. Parker, Double Pink,

Silver Leaf $4.00

Silver Leaf, Rose Scented 1.50

Mme.Salleroi 1.26

Dsuble New Life, R. C. . . 4.00
Gloire de France. Grand Chan-
cellor, BeautePoitevine,Vul-
can. King Oljra, E. G. Hill,
Wonder, Alphonse Ricard,
S. A. Nutt, Frances Perkins,
$i00 per 100: $16.00 per 1000.
Mrs. Pollock, Happy Thought,
$2.00 per 100.

Bronze $1 ,60 per 100.

Mars, Freak of Nature, $3a 100.
Assorted (common), -1.60 a 100.
Mixed, $1.36 a 100 ; $12.00 a lUOO.

Per 100

Fach8la8,4 kinds $1,60

Fuohsias.Trailing Queen 150
Alternanthera, red and
yellow. Summer struck 1,00

Manettla Bicolor 2.00

Vlnca 1,60

Salvia 1.26

Per ICO

Heliotrope $L26

Begonia Erfordll 2.00

Begonia, Rei 2.00

Begonia Inc. Oigantea 2.00

Begonia, Flowering 2.00

ImpatiensSultanl 2.0O

Forget-Mo-Not (Winter

Flowering) 2.C0

COLEUS—

Fancy and large leaf I.fO

Separate colors

Mixed

00

Per 100

Primrose, 2 in $2.00

Hydrangea, plnk,3in... 6.00

Antiierlcam, 3in 6.00

Dracaena Indiviea, in

flats 500

Vinca, Sin 6.10

Impatien8Snltani,2^in. 3 00
Slanettia Bicolor, 2H in. 40O
Fragrant Calla, 2^ inch,

1.50 per doz.
Fragrant Calla, 4 incb, $3.00

per doz.

'^„7S.'b?K''CREENE&UNDERHiLL,Watertown, N.Y.

Htatloa th* norlcta' Bxtliuc* wk«a vrltuc.

GERAPillTlMS- FerlOO
Bronze and Silver Leaf,

3Kin $6-«)

Sweet Sconted Mrs. Pol-
lock, 2M in 4,00

Mrs. Parker 6.00

Happy Thought. 2Mi in. . . 4.00
Silver Leaf, 2y2 in 4.00

Forget-Me-Not (Winter

Flowering)2Hin 4.00

Mignonette, 2 in 2.00

Frlmrose, in bud, 2Hin. 3.00

Per 100
BEGONIAS—

Rex, assorted, 2J.iin $4.00

" named 6.00

Incarnata Gigantea, 4 in.,

ready for 6 in 15.C0

Incarnata Gigantea, 2J^

in., ready for 4 in., $4 to 6.00
Doable White Stocli, 3

in 3.00

LEMON VERBENAS,

$3.00, $4.00 and 6.00

1226

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of the following Saturday. ..,„„.

Bate, »1.00 per Inch. Special posltlonj
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Contents.

A FAMoDsCBABO-HlBAdllus.) . 1226,1328

An INTKKESTINO LAW »DIT . . • jj^/^

BowLiNO . {™;

BBiErs FOR Bdsy Florists .... I'jv
OATALOanKS Heceived • „ • „ • • • 's'°

CAUSTIC HOTASH tVBALB OIL SOAP . 2j9

Census of Plants Grown Under Glass 1£^^
Chrysanthemum Committees' Work . IjKT
CoRREbPi'NDKNCK . . . • • • i"i
Cyclopedia of American Horticol-

TDRB • • • * l^wO

Dwarfed Tree's in Jardinieres (IUus ) 1228
Flower Show, A Maine .... 12iiU
Flowkh shows, Are They Beneficial

TO Florists . •,!„„• • • io",n
Flower Shows, Fall, of 1899 . . . l^-o

Heating Problems j^-»

Imports and Exports Statistics . . I;i28

Notes FROM SOUTH CALIFORNIA (lllUS.) 123U

Nursery Department !•!"*'

ObitoakY'

Thomas F. Macdonald, J. L. Brown . 1227
Question Bo.\ .....•• 1228
Keport of Secretary of Agriculture, um
Seed Distribution, Goternmknt . . 1226

Seed Trade Kepobt 1219

Society of American Florists . . . 1227
Trade Notes:

Toronto , • ■„ • "■"

Cincinnati, Montreal, New \orli.
Orange, N. J., Philadelphia . . . 1223

Hartford, Conn., Louisville, New Or-
leans, Pittsburg, »t. Louis . . . 1232

Boston, Grand Kapids, Knojtville,
Oceanic, N. J., St. Paul. . . . ]23b

Buffalo, Chicago "oS

Women Klorihts, Our:

Mrs. John Felke (Portrait) . . . 1229

A Famous Chabo-Hiba.

"One of the most noteworthy of the
many Japanese plants exposed for sale
in New York City is represented in our
illustration, page 1228, photographed
as it stood in the sale rooms of Cleary it
Co., Vesey street, New York, on the occa-
sion of the sale there on November 1 and
2. According to the catalogue, where it
was lot No. 250, this Chabo-hiba (Thuya
obtusa nana) is one of the most inter-
esting trees in existence. From a point
of age it is a little inferior to the one
Messrs. Kushibiki & Aral imported a year
ago, and which, like the present one, was
purchased by Col. G. Pope, of Brooklyn,
N. Y., but from a point of gracefulness of
the shape it far surpasses the other.
These two trees are undoubtedlya pair
of the oldest, finest and most interesting
of the kind on this continent.

The tree illustrated is trained in the
peculiar style of "Jikka,' which is called
" Taraetsukuri," each bi-anch trained in-
dependently in a horizontal, round form,
giving the "whole tree a conical form. The
term " Jikka" refers to the style of train-
ing into a regular, proportional arrange-
ment of the branches, and a conical form
for the entire tree. The price paid for
this subject was $700. The height of the
tree is nearly 6 feet and the diameter of
the trunk is about a foot. The speci-
men, with the bowl, weighs about a ton.

Fall Flower Shows of 1899.

The Fall exhibition season of 1890
may be said to be ended, practically;
and, taken as a whole, the country over,
the results financially have not been al-
together agreeable. In the larger cities
and towns failure in a monetary way
has, it is to be regretted, attended the
efforts of the show promoters, while in
places where counter attractions are the
exception rather than the rule the floral
exhibitions given have been paying ven-
tures. The non-paying qualities of some
of the shows an^all the more lamentable,
since in cases w here the public has en-
tered into the spirit of the thing, and
made liberal donations of prize money,
the results have also been unsatisfac-
tory. This is the immediate or direct
outcome; the subsequent or indirect
benefits, of course, cannot be computed.
In our opinion, there is one feature
connected with several exhibitions which
can be characterized as more regrettable
than the financial failures that have en-
sued, and that is the apathy shown by
the florist trade in these displays in cer-
tain localities. In reading the various
accounts given in the trade papers of
the exhibitions held this year, we come
upon such disappointing remarks as
these: '"This was purely a private gar-
deners'show ;" "most of the exhibits
were made by private gardeners," etc.,
while in another instance the dread of
competition is cited as the bugbear that
stood in the way of commercial growers
assisting in making their local show a
success from the viewpoint of an exhi-
bition. This, we think. Is an unfortunate
condition of affairs, not at all creditable
to the trade, displaying a spirit that is
far from being in keeping with our pro-
verbial progressiveness. I8the"educa-
cation of the masses" in matters flori-
cultural to devolve upon the private
gardener, and is the trade to remain
satisfied with "the crumbs that fall
from the rich man's table?" Is none of
that independence, that full appreciation
of stimulating rivalry left that up to
now has brought the florists' trade of
the country to the important status
that it holds to-day- a position, in the
attaining of which the flower show har
contributed in no mean degree? Alas,
and should this be so, we grieve for the
future of our business!

» » » «

A most noticeable point this year has
been the increasing number of •• private
views "orexhibitions given in theseveral
establishments of growers for the bene-
fit of customers and others. Accounts of
these displays indicate that they have
been direct paying ventures, more or
less. It is worthy of remark that such
exhibitionshaveoccurred inalmostevery
instance where no general flower show
was held, so that they in no way con-
flicted with or interrupted the success of
the latter. The factor that has made
these "private views" flnanclally suc-
cessful has been the direct sale; a condi-
tion not prevalent in a general flower
show, and herein may lie a partial
explanation of that appalling apathy
just referred to, though it is hard to
believe that such a spirit of cupidity
should enter so largely into the matter
as to prove a deterrent to the trade's
local and general progress. We hope the
day will never come when it will be
necessary to lure the American exhibitor
to the exhibition with the dollar held
under his nose, as the philanthropic John
Pounds did the ragged urchin to his
cobhler's shop with a tempting roast
potato as a bait.

held in a ten-thousand dollar palatial
building, or in an empty, unoccupied
structure temporarily secured for the
occasion, give an exhibition, and if those
who have the most money won't come,
invite those who have the least. Y'ou
cannot at any rate afford to give up
your shows entirely. And, above all,
whatever show venture is instituted, let
it receive the heartiest co-operation and
assistance of every local tradesman. It
is a duty you owe to yourself, as well as
to vour'fellow-craftsmen.

We are in receipt, from Caldwell the
woodsman, of Evergreen, Ala., of a very
artistic catalogue and price listof "Ever-
greens of theSouthlaud." Thepaniphlet
contains illustrations, several of them in
color, showing the practical utiUty of
the woodsman's specialties for various
styles of decoration.

Government Seed Distribution.

To the extentto which the distribution
by the Department competes with the
sales of seedsmen and others distributing
precisely the same kinds of seed, with no
experimental feature, and no intelligent
directions regnrding the use of the seeds
beyond that which is provided by dealers,
the practice is questionable. — Report of
Secretary of Agricult ure.

That Secretary Wilson fully appreciates
the unjust nature of the free seed distri-
bution by Government, as it is at present
conducted, is apparent from the forego-
ing extract from his report just issued
(copy appeared in last week's Exchange,
page 1196); and hie desire to remove the
iniquitous competition from which the
Seed Trade generall.vhassoloug suffered,
and carry out the original intent of Con-
gress by distributing rare and valuable
seeds only, is greatly to be commended.
The value and importance of the .Secre
tary's efforts, as he views them, is em-
phasized very fully by his statement that
although " the high quality of the seed
now being sent out by the Department
is scarcely equalled by any of the distri-
buting jigeiicii's of the United States,"
"I am will watistied that the introduc-
tion and distribution during the last two
years, of seeds and plants, rare or not
found at all in the United States, has
been worth more money to the people of
the country than all the expenditures of
Congress tor seed distribution to date."
This is a very broad assertion, and one
which it is "hoped Congress will lay to
heart. Heretofore the welfare of the peo-
ple of the country, consequent upon the
distribution of seeds by Congressmen,
has been a secondary consideration to
the welfare of the Congressmen them-
selves. But that's an old story ; and the
end of rehearsing it is not yet, we fear.
Meantime it behooves the Seed Trade,
and others interested to uphold the hands
of ihe Secretary of Agriculture in his en-
deavors to turn a practically useless
expenditure of the people's money into
channels that are both justifiable and
profitable.

On the other hand, great credit ie due
to those who, at a greater or less mone-
tary sacrifice, have added to the success
of their show by plant and flower con-
tributions; the full benefit of such as-
sistance, apart from any prize-money
obtained, will manifest itself in one way
or another later on. And while we
sympathize with those promoters of
shows whose efforts have not been re-
warded to the fullest extent, we would
strongly advise against the discontinu-
ance of exhibitions. The success of the
"private view, " as well as other shows,
demonstrates that the public has notyet
altogether ceased to take an interest in
floral products; it may have got tired of
paying to see them put up in fanciful and
fantastical arrangement, but that's an-
other story, as Kipling would remark.
At all events, whether a show has to be

acter of the work. The sheets before us
give every indication that, as a whole,
the Cyclopedia will take a foremost place
in American horticultural lit rature,
stand as a monumeuttoits indefatigable
editor, and redound to the credit of him-
self and his collaborators. If we wereto
take exception to any portion of its
make-up it n ould be to the illustrations,
several of which hardly represent the
highest type of the modern book illus-
trator's art. The completion of this
great enterprise, which v\ iil be larger
than any other similar work in the Eng-
lish language, is hoped for bv the end of
the year 1900.

Cyclopedia of American Horticulture

We have been favored with a few ad-
vance sheets of this work, which is being
produced by Prof. L. H. Bailey, of Cor-
nell University. N. Y., assisted by Mr.
Wilhelm Miller and others. The Cyclo-
pedia will l)e issued in four volumes, the
first of which will appear about January
1 next, The Macmillan Company, New
York, publishers. From the editor's
preface it is learned that it is the purpose
of the work to make a complete record of
the status of American horticulture as it
exists at the close of the nineteenth cen-
tury. The work will discuss the cultiva-
tion of fruits, flowers and garden vege-
tables, describe all the species which are
known to be in the horticultural trade,
outline the horticultural possibilities of
the various states, territories, and pro-
vinces, present biographies of those per-
sons not living who have contributed
most to the liorticnlturMl progress of
North America, and indicate the leading
monogranhic works relating to the va-
rious subjects. The volumes will be illus-
trated with over two thousand original
engravings and several page plates. Ex-
pert cultivators and botanists will con-
tribute on their various specialties: it is
expected the complete work will contain
about five thousand signatures. In
short, the object will be to make the
work essentially American and wholly
alive.

■ From the foregoing the immensity of
the undertaking can be readily learned,
as well as the extremely serviceable char-

Report of Secretary of Agriculture.

The following points in the report of
Secretary Wilson, of the U. S. Depart-
ment of Agriculture, are of interest to
the trade:

The Division of Botany has established
a tenting garden where observation may
be had of plants introduced from loreign
countries, so as to avoid new jilant dis-
eases. The acquisition of tropical islands
by the United States has brouglit many
inquiries to this division regarding the
cultivated plants of the tropics. There
is now widespread interest in tropical
agriculture and a demand for correct in-
formation on the subject, which the de-
partment must be prepared to satisfy.

The Division of Vegetable Physiology
and Pathology reports that a serious
disease of the sweet potato can be pre-
vented by a simple treatment with for-
malin solution. It is hoped by hybridiz-
ing to get a hardier orange tree" for the
Southern States, and thousands of cross-
bred plants were sent out this Spring
with this object In view. Seedling pine-
apiiles secured by cross-breeding are
ready for sending out, and will be placed
in suitable localities.

During the year the Division of Po-
mology distributtd 2,700 lots of fruit-
bearing trees, plants and vines to about
275 experimenters in various portions of
the country. Experimentation under the
direction of the division is being conduct-
ed in North Carolina and Florida, with a
view to the successful production of the
finer table grapes of Europe. One hun-
dred and nineteen varieties grafted on
phylloxera resistant American stocks
have been planted by the experimenters,
as well as -ili varieties of " direct pro-
ducers" and " resistant stocks."

The Office of Experiment Stations
points out the need of stations in the
new possessions— Porto Rico. Hawaii
and the indlippines, addingthat.fl5,000
could be wisely aiipropriated for Hawaii,
$10,000 for the Philippines, and $5,000
for Porto Rico. These stations for the
present should be under the direction of
the Secretary of Agriculture until such
time as, under the licnigii influence of the
United .States, the iic'iijili. in tlie islands
are thoroughly prejiaied to take charge
of institutions of this kind and manage
them for themselves. The difficulty of
finding an ailequate number of men who
have had the proper training to fit them
to prepare publications or carry on in-
vestigations as this department I'equires
is commented upon. " When the depart-
ment requires soil physicists, plant path-
ologists, or BcientiBis well inf, rnied re-
garding animal husbandry and irriga-
tion,it has been found almost impossible
to get them. There must be a period in
which Ihe training of reports, both by
the department and the experiment sta-
tions, will be the most important
features."

The total ex|iendituresunderthe super-
vision of the Hivisicin of Publications, for
the printing and jinljlisliing of Farmers'
Bulletins, etc., exclusive of the amount
appropriated for statutory salaries, for
the year was $158,428.07. Of Farmers'
Bulletins there were printed 2,437,000
copies.

Referring to the recently inaugurated
system whereby the Department of Agri-
culture renders assistance by its various
divisions in the scientific education of
graduates of agricultui'al colleges, the
Secretary comments as follows: "The
great unexplored field for the educator is
along agricultural lines. Half the people
of the United States are interested in it.
The prosperity of our country as a na-
tion among nations depends upon it.
I hope to have the approval of Congress
in this effort to provide for the higher
education of the graduates of the agri-
cultural colleges by appropriations suffi-
ciently considerate to justify the very
moderate expense that will be entailed."
He also indorses the teaching of agricul-
ture in the common schools.

December 9, 1899

The F=i-orists' Exchange.

1227

An Interesting: Law Suit.

The suit of Manda vs. Elliott, in which
the plaintiff (W. A. Manda, South Or-
ange, N. J.) sues the defendant (Wni. J.
Elliott, 54 Dey street, New York) for
alleged slander and asksspeeial damages
to the extent of f 2,000, which has been
pending since 1897, was heard before
Justice C'onlan and a jury, in Part I of
the City Court, New York, on Thursday,
December 7. The action arose out of a
rumor alleged to have been originated
by the defendant, to the effect that a
judgment had been obtained against the
plaintiff by a firm in North Carolina, for
a sum stated in the complaint to have
been .11,000 "and which he was unable
to pay." This rumor (denied by the
plaintiff) had secured a circulation in the
trade, and the plaintiff claimed to have
suffered iti his bu.siness and in his reputa-
tion thereby ; through the detention of
his orders and otherwise.

Several witnesses were examined, with
a view to estatjlish the accuracy and au-
thorship of the alleged rumor; and while
It was admitted in the evidence brought
out, that in conversation the matter of
a judgment having been secured acainst
the plaintiff was discussed by the defend-
ant with others, the sum mentioned was
$170 odd, and not f 1,000 as alleged
The defendant also denied having used
the further words cited in tlie complaint.
The inforiiiatioii iTK'.ir.liun the jii<l;;]nent
the delVnilaiJt rlainieil to liave oljtained
in the ordinary course of bu.siness, through
a responsible mercantile agency; and, as
a matter of trade usage, had stated the
facts as given to him to another busi-
ness house — a custom said to be usual
and privileged in such cases.

The plaintiff, on the stand, recounted
the history of the case, in which it ap-
peared that an explanation had been de-
manded of the defendant but had not
been forthcoming to the plainiiff's satis-
faction. Letters were also read from two
responsible mercantile agencies, each one
disclaiming having any record of any
judgment secured against the plaintiff.
The defendant, however, maintained that
the information given out by him had
been obtained through sach a source,
and in a letter to the plaintiff had prom-
ised to make inquiry into the matter,
further stating that he was actuated by
no ill will.

After evidence on both sides had been
heard the attorney for the defendant
moved tor dismissal of the complaint on
the ground that it did not establish any
cau.-e of action: that the words uttered
by the defendant were not injurious to
the plaintiff; that these words were,
under the circumstances, privileged, that
they were not actionable unless there
was established proof of actual malice;
that in the evidence there was not the
slightest appearance of malice, no proof
of it, and that if any damage at all to the
plaintiff had resulted it was by the repe-
tition and not by the utterance of the
words imputed to the defendant but de-
nied by him. In his pleading defendant's
attorney maintiiined that tlir mere state-
mentthat a judgment liad lieen recovered
against a man was not derogatory to
him: malice must be proved. Falsity of
statement does not establish malice,
which cannot be presumed, and is not
under any circumstances to be presumed
by the falsity of the statements even
though they were not facts. There must
be something more thau fal.sity, some
confirmed proof of hatred or ill" will, or
some bad feeling between the parties.

Plaintiff's attorney in summing up
argued that wlien words spoken have
such a relation to the occupation of a
person that they directly impair confi-
dence in his chHraeter or abilitv they are
actionable. He dwelt upon the fact that
no attempt at retraction of the alleged
slanderous words had been made by the
defendant, and laid great stress on the
point that the defendant had put forth
no effort to secure corroboration of the
information alleged to have been obtained
by him from the cominenial agency, and
that the defendant nnist have luid some
ulterior motivein distributing thealleged
report, and that that motive was actu-
ated by malice.

The court dismissed the complaint so
far as it related to special damages, and
instructed the jury that it was necessary
to establish proof of malice before puni-
tive damages could be awarded.

The jury returned a sealed verdict in
favor of the defendant.

It is reported from Florida that recent
frosts in the neighborhood of Gainesville
have killed many of the vegetables.

Society of American Florists.

DEPARTMENT OF PLANT UEGISTUATIOM .

F.obert Montgomery, Natick, Mass
registers rose "Mrs. Oliver Ames" a
sport from Mrs. J. Pierpont Morgan
Color delicate pink with faint line of
deeper color at edge of petal, softening
to almost pure white at base of petaf.
Other characteristics identical with
parent. Wm. J. Stewart, Secretarv

Chrysantliemum Committees' Work.

DECEMBER 2.

BosTO.N.— Nathan Smith & Son, .idrian
Mich., exhibited Stelleta, which scored
both scales, 97 points. 'White ISonnaHon,
by same exhibitor, scored commercial
scale, 87 points. For descriptions see
last week's report.

No report from other committees.

Elmer U. Smith, Secretary.

This firm informs us that the name of
the variety Stelleta has been changed to
Gold-Mine.

Supt. Sloan, of the Chicago House of
Correction, is about to try an experiment
in the reformation of women prisoners.
He has just built three greenhouses, cov-
ering 4,000 square feet, in which he in-
tends to grow roses for the Chicago mar-
ket, employing the most hardened types
of the gentler sex to be found in the big
prison under his care. The superinten-
dent has hope that association with
growing plants will soften the natures
of these prisoners and lead them to
healthier, moral and physical lives. Car-
nations and chrysanthemums will also
be raised in large quantities.— N. Y.
World.

One of the latest Wichuraiana hybrids
has been named Ruby Quten. The va-
riety is figured in a recent issue of the
Rural New Yorker,.where, in the descrip-
tion given ^of it, it is stated that the
pollen parent was the well-known hardy
bedding rose, Queen's Scarlet, which has
imparted the bright color and double
form of its flowers to the running habit
of Wichuraiana. The varietv is said to
haveendured a temperature of 26 degrees
below zero without harm, and is very de-
sirable as a climbing or pillar rose.

Thanksgiving trade this year was un-
usually good, being characterized by
some as equal to a Christmas business,
and 40 to 50 per cent, better thau
Thanksgiving of last year. Good prices
were realized ; due in some measure to
the prevailing scarcity of stock in certain
lines. It is believed that this healthy
condition augurs well for an improved
Christmas trade this year.

The National Rose Society of England
has prepared and issued a fourth and re-
vised edition of " A DescriptiveCatalogne
of Exhibition and Garden Roses." The
catalogue is obtainable only of the secre-
taries, Rev. H. Hony-wood D'Ombrain,
Westwell Vicarage, Ashford, Kent, and
Edward Mawley, Esq., Rosebank, Rerk-
hamstead, Herts, England.

" Mr. Dooley " advises, in the Ladies'
Home Journal, those doctoring a man
with "col' on the chist," to "get Casey's
mixture f'r man an' baist, put him in
bed, slap a musthard plasther on him
that'll keep his mind employed, an' lave
thim fight it out. May th' best man
win. If the patient's alivein th' morniu'
he'll not have stren'th to cough."

Acetylene has been employed for light-
ing several state fair buildings this year,
with good results. The Acetylene Gas
Journal believes that thenewiliuminaut,
theoretically speaking, will not injure
house plants nearly as soon as other gas
or kerosene. For lawn Jlluminatiou the
new gas is also said to be a grand suc-
cess.

A new iris, I. sofarana, is described by
Professor Foster and figured in the Gar-
deners'Chronicle of November 25. It is
therein characterized as "a handsome
iris, well worth cultivating,"

The beginning of the twentieth cen-
tury would be a good time for a revised
classification and list of chrysanthe-
mums, grown in America, to appear.

The new palm house at Prospect Park
Brooklyn, in course of construction by

Lord & Burnham, New Y'ork, will cost
•f 17,.300. It is expected that the build-
ing will be entirely furnished in about a
month.

OBITUARY.

Thomas F. Macdonald.

Thomas F. Macdonald, a well-known
citizen of Boston, died Friday morning,
December 1, at his residence. Chestnut
Hill avenue and Beacon street, after an
illness of two weeks. Heart failure was
the cause of death. Mr. Macdonald was
for many years a gardener of the Boston
Park Department, having been foreman
at Franklin Park and. at the time of his
death, foreman of Chestnut Hill Park,
Brighton. A widow, son and three
daughters survive him.

Jacob L. Brown, of the firm of J. L.
Brown & Co., Wilmington, Del., is dead:
aged 72 years.

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Florist Pub Co. .. .1237

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Hubbard T S Co 1220

Hughes G J 12i3

Hulsebosch Bros 1218

Humfeld C ,1223

Hunt EH 1235

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Keir Wm 1224

KelseyHP 1232

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Lee R A . . . , 1233

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Lockland Lumber

Co 1238

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Murphy Wm 1224

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Orange Floral Co... 1225

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Owen W H -1237

Page Seed Co 1239

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Pierson F R Oo 1217

Pinehurst Nur8erie8l225
Pittsburg Out Flower

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Fitzonka G 1224

Plant seed Co 1218

Pol worth 0 0 Co. . .1233

Pritchard J N 1233

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KeckJ 1219

Reed 4 Keller. 1237

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Scollay Jno A 1238

Scott R & Son 1224

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Silliman W A 1233

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Smith W4T Co.. ..1221

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Steflfens E 1237

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Sutherland G A. 1235

Tail 08 1230-36

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Taylor E J 1221

Thorburn J M 4 00.1218
Tobacco Warehous-
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Van Home Orlffen

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Vanghan'8 Seed

Store 1282

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Welch Bros 1234

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Wood Bros 1226

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PLANTS, SGKDS,
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Acalypha 1226

Agaves 1231

Ageratum 1223-26

Allium 1218-19

Altemantheras 1226

Alyssum 1226

Amaryl is 1218

Amp lopsis 1219

Anemones 1218

Anthericum 1225

Araucarias 12.^1-26

Ardisia 1231

Asparagus. .12 18-21-23-24
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Asters 1219

Azaleas 1220-21-26-31

Babianas 1218

Begonias . .1218-20-24-26

Bougainvilleas 1221

Brodiiea 1218

Bulbs ( not specifical-
ly named)1219-21-23-33
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Callas 1218-19-26

Calycanthus 1219

Camassia 1218

Cannas 1217

Oarex 1221

Carnations. 1217-18-21-23
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Catalpa 1219

Ohrysanthemumsl217-24

Cinerarias 1226

Clematis. ..1218-19-20-24

Coleus 1226

Columbine 1219

Oornus 1219

Cosmos 1218-19

Crocus 1218-19-33

Orotons 1224

Ouphea 1226

Out Flowers 1234-36

Cyclamen. .1218-19-21-25

Oyperus 1221-26-31

DahUas 1217

Daisies 1224-25

Deutzla 1221-40

Diely tra 1220

Diospyros 1219

Dracaenas 1221-26

Ericas 1221

Feme . . 1218-20-21-25-31
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Feverfew 1226

Flcus 1220-21-25-31

Floral Flreci acker. . 1218

Freesia 1218-19

Fritellaria 1218

Fuchsias 1226

Galai 1232-33-40

Gazania 1223

Geraniums. ..1217-23-25

Gladiolus 1217-18-20

Glechoma 1226

Gloxinia 1220

Grasses 1219

Heliotrope 1223-26

Hele la 1219

Herbaceous Plants, . 1221
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Hibiscus 1224

HoUyhocks 1219

Honevbuckle ..... 1224
Hyacinths. 1217-18-19 33

Hydrangeas 122 -25

Impatlens 1225

iDomeas 1224-26

Iris 12^0

Ivy 1226-4

Ixia 1218

Lequidamber 1219

Lilacs 122 I

LiUes. . . 1218-19-20-23-33

Manettia 1225

Maranta 1221-31

Mignonette 1219

Mushroom Spawn ..1218
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MyosoUs 1225-40

Narcissus 1217-18-19

Orange 1221-31

Orchids 1226-36

Ornithogalum 1218

Oxalis 1218

Pffionlas 1218-20

Pansies. . . .1218-19-24-25

Palms. .1217-ia-19-20-21
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Peach Seed 1221

Pelargoniums 1231

Peperumias 1221

Petunias 1218-23

Phlox 1218

Poinsettias 1231-35

I'oppj 1218

Primulas . . 121l)-23-25-31

Privet 1219-20

Ranunculus 1233

Rhododendrons. .1220-26

Roses 1217-20-21-24

Salvia 1219-26

Scilla 1218

Seeds (not specifi-
cally namedl . . . 1218-19
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Shrubs (not speci
flcally named). .1219-20
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Small Fruits. ...1220

Smilsi 1218-24-32-33

Sparaxis 1218

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Stocks 1225

Sweet Peas 1218-19

Trees 1218-19-20-21

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Trillium 1218

Tritelia 1218

Tuberoses 1218

Tulips. 1217 18-19-2U-33

Vegetables 1219-20

Verbenas . .1218-19-i3-26

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Violets 1224-26-40

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Decorative Greenery

etc 1218-31-32 33-40

Fertilizers. 1235-36-37-38

Florists' Letters 1237

Florists' Supplies .. .1232

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Flower Pots, Vases,

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tur 1239

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flail Insurance 1238

Hose 1240

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Newspapers 1237

Notice 1237

Peat 1225-36

Pipes, Joints and

Valves 1239

Printing 1238

Putty 1229

Sale or Rent 1222

Sash 1239

Stakes 4Snpportel2S6-37

Station ery 1237

Tags 1238

Tile 1240

Tools, Implements

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Ventilators . . ,1238-39-40
Wagon Heater ..,..1238

Wants 1222

Water Temperer 1237

Wire 1236

Wire Designs, 1234-36-37

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The Plorists' Exchange.

Growing: Dwarfed Trees in Jar-
dinieres.

In view of the growing popularity of
these subjects, the following cultural
information, supplied by Suzuki & lida.
New York, will prove serviceable and
timely:

During the Spring and Summer, by
preference, keep Thuja obtusa in a
sunny, airy situation where the wind
will pass freely through the branches.
Water once a day, giving Just enough
to make the soil moist; in dry, hot
weather it may be necessary to give
water twice a day. Care, however,
should be taken not to have the soil
too wet, and never water, unless the
plant needs it. Watering overhead in
dry weather is bad, but rain is always
beneficial. During Winter keep the
tree in a cold greenhouse partially
shaded, or in an unheated orangery,
giving water about once in 10 days.
The soil, however, must never be al-
lowed to get dry. Treated as above,
this plant is very ornamental on bal-
conies, terraces, etc. If kept indoors
it should always be placed out of doors
at night and as often as it is not
wanted for decoration. Indoors it
should never be exposed to the dry
heat from a stove or open fireplace,
otherwise the leaves will drop off and
the plant perish.

Pinus pentaphylla and pine trees in
general growing in jardinieres require
the same attention in watering and
general treatment as Thuja obtusa. but
are not so much influenced by atmo-
spheric conditions, nevertheless sun
and air are necessary to maintain
health, therefore keep the plants out of
doors as much as possible.

Maples and other deciduous trees
need the same treatment as Thuja ob-
tusa as regards watering, but are much
more accommodating than evergreens.
In fairly mild climates the maples may
remain out of doors all Winter, but
where the frost is very severe they
should be kept in a cool cellar after the
leaves have fallen in Autumn. The
soil must always be kept moist, but
not wet. Early in Spring put the plants
out of doors and fully exposed to all
weathers.

Manuring.— When the trees com-
mence gro\\'ing in Spring we give man-
ure twice a month, say March, April,
May and June, again in September and
October. In the hot days of July and
August we gi\'e no manure; the same
in Winter and early Spring. The plants
then being at rest, the best manure is
finely powdered oil cake or bone meal.
To a jardiniere one foot in diameter, we
give three or four large teaspoonfuls,
not heaped, of this dry manure spread
evenly round the edges of the jardi-
niere, a larger or smaller jardiniere will
require more or less— for a small jardi-
niere, say three inches by six inches,
half a teaspoonful will be ample each
time.

Repotting. — This is done by us once
in two or three years, as follows: Lift
the plant out of the jardiniere and
with a sharp-pointed stick remove
about one-third of the old soil around
the edges and bottom, cutting away a
portion of the old fine roots, but none
of the strong roots; then replace the
plant in the same jardiniere, first look-
ing to the drainage. For a small, shal-
low jardinere we use a flat piece of
tin, or a flat crock over each hole; over
this spreading some rich, fresh soil.
Neatly balance the plant, and fill up
with the same rich, fresh soil to within
one-half an inch of the rim. This
holds the water and prevents the man-
ure being washed over the sides of
the jardiniere. The soil should also be
made sufflciently tight around the edges
of the jardiniere to prevent the escape
of water. It is of the first importance
that the entire ball of soil around the
plant be moistened at each watering.
Should the watering of the plant at any
time be neglected and the soil become
quite dry, put the jardiniere in a tub
of water for 10 or 15 minutes, not
longer, and if the injury is not too seri-

ous the plant will recover. In the case
of large plants we use hollow crocks
for drainage, the same as is used by
growers of specimen plants. After sev-
eral repottings, the plant having in-
creased in size, shift into a larger pot,
but as dwarfness is the thing aimed at,
the smaller the shift the better. Re-
potting should be done February or
March, just before Spring growth com-
mences. In the case of very shallow
jardinieres we find it desirable annually
to replace a portion of the old soil to
maintain a healthy growth.

Pruning. — To maintain dwarfness in
the trees, pinch back the young growth.
This we usually do from April to the
middle of June, and always with the
finger and thumb. In Thuja obtusa we
pinch out the points of the young
growth all over the plant to maintain
the form. This practice we also apply
to cryptomeria and all other conifers,
except pinus. Pinus we pinch out the

(197) Ground Moles. — Moles have
such a keen sense of smell that they
will rarely eat anything that bus been
prepared and poisoned for them. Try
the trap again and weara pair of gloves
when Betting it; do not let your hands
come in contact either with the trap or
the soil surrounding where it is set, and
you will soon catch the moles.

(198) Red Spider ou Roses.— There
is no better remedy tor red spider than

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points of the irregular growth simply
to maintain the shape of the plant.
Pomegranate, Lagerstroemia indica,
flowering peach, flowering cherry, etc.,
we pinch back the none flowering
shoots, either before or after blooming.
Wistaria in July and August we pinch
back all the young growth, leaving only
four or five leaves on each shoot. Maple
and other deciduous trees are pinched
back at same time as Thuja obtusa,
leaving two to four leaves as may be
necessary to maintain the desired shape
of the plants. Should a second growth
be made the same rule is followed of
pinching out the points.

The follow'ing is a list of the names
of dwarfed trees now generally cul-
tivated: Thuja obtusa, Pinus penta-
phylla, Pinus massoniana, Pinus den-
siflora, Larix leptolepis, Juniperus
rigida, Juniperus procumbens, Juniper-
us chinensis, Podocarpus macrophylla.
Podocarpus nageia, Tsuga sieboldi,
Cryptomeria japonica, Acer palmatum
(maple), Acer trifldum (maple), Styrax
japonica, Lagerstroemia indica, pome-
granate, flowering cherry, flowering
plum (Prunus mume), Chamaerops
palm, Cycas revoluta, wistaria, Cratae-
gus cumeata, Zelkowa keaki, Euony-
mus alatus, ivy and bamboos.

a frequent and well-directed stream of
water from the hose pipe. If regular
syringing has failed to eradicate thepest,
it must be because some affected parts
have not been eutticiently or regularly
s.Tringed. Go over the beds every morn-
ing with the hose pipe, getting the water
well under the foliage with all the force
at command, and the red spider will
soon disappear. If the spider is only
troublesome in certain places, that is,
perhaps, where some of the heating
pipes are close to the plants, evaporat-
ing tins could be placed on the pipes, and
the.v would help greatly in keeping the
pest In check.

(199) Spot on Carnations. — The car-
nation leaves submitted are affected with
spot. As to what causes its appearance
is difficult to determine. Poor ventila-
tion, badly drained beds, poor light, too
frequent spraying, or too high a tem-
perature are all factors in producing
diweaees on carnations. Pick off all
affected. leaves as soon as the spot is
seen; keep the night temperature at 45
degrees, avoid over- watering and have
the surface of the beds clean. Dust the
lower part of the plants with lime occa-
sionall.v, and the spot will soon dis-
appear entirely. This disease was never
thought to be so important as the rust.

and that has now ceased to be con-
sidered dangerous. Give the carnation
clean, common-sense treatment, and
there is no plant less liable to disease;
but when we try to make a stove plant
of it we must expect diseases that
otherwise never troubled it.

( 201) ) Rust on Carnat ions. — Farming-
dale. — The carnation leaves submitted
are badly affected with rust. The best
remedy is to pick off all diseased leaves
and discontinue syringing; avoid having
the house moist over night and main-
tain a temperature of 45 degrees, or as
near that as poi-silile. Let the beds dry
out pretty well between each watering.
Keep diseased leaves cut off as fast as
they appear, and eventually the plants
will outgrow the trouble.

Heating: Problems.

I have a coil boiler made from 2-inch
pipe, 'A feet long, 'AQ pipes in all, 0 wide,
5 high. What I want to know is this:
If I get a coil boiler made nut of .3-iDch
pipe the same size as the 2-inch coil, will
it heat as muchasonemade out of 2-inch
pipe, 4S pipe in all? I can't go an.v
higher nor lower with my boiler, and
that is why I want to know if it will do
the work. Mv present boiler, is too
small. -T. H. S.

—A boiler with forty-eight 2-inch pipes
will be more powerful than one with
thirty 3-inch pipes. The capacity of the
boiler could be increased by using pipes .5
feet long, and this would" also improve
the economy of the heater; and this
change will generally be preferable to in-
creasing the size of the pipes. — L. R. T.

We have two boilers. The smaller one
is connected with all the houses but is
only used to heat three. It has a 2-inch
return pipe. The larger boiler is only
connected with three houses, but receives
the return through a 21/2-inch pipe con-
nected with the 2-inch return. The re-
turns have been arranged with fittings
to be connected, but one end is plugged
and the other has a valve. Now, if these
two returns are connected so that the
larger boiler may be used to heat all the
houses in case the smaller one gives out,
will the w-ater in the 2i/.)-inch pipe keep
the return in the 2-inch pipe from circu-
lating, or wh.v was this disconnected?
The mains of either boilers can be con-
nected with all the houses. I inclofe a
rough sketch of the way the pipes are
arranged and where the connection
would be made. — O.

— From the description and drawing
submitted it is notpossibleto give a defi-
nite answer. Wat' r circulaies most
readily in pipes with (hesniallest amount
of resistance, but this is modified by the
height of the pipes. There is nf) r- ason
why the 2-inch return will not circulate,
evident in either thedescription or draw-
ing.—L. R. T.

Imports and Exports Statistics.

The following exports and imports of
plants, shrubs, seeds, etc., are for the
month of October, the latest period tor
which the official figures have been com-
piled by the Treasury Department:

The dutiable imports of plants, shrubs
and vines amounted to .¥121.;539 in Oc-
tober, 1899, and «746.129 during the
ten months of 1899. There were im-
ported during October, 1898, |188,.33],
and during the ten months oftliatyear
$427,702.

The tree imports of seed amounted in
October to .160,718, against $28,134
during October. 1898. The total for the
ten months amounted to $645,394 during
1899, as compared with $519,000 dur-
ing 1898.

The dutiable iniportsot seed amounted
to $50,431 in October, 1899, as against
$11,979 during October 1898. During
the ten months ending with October,
1899, the imports amounted to $338,-
477, as compared with $2;t4.022, the
value of the imports during a like terra
of last year.

The exports of seeds to other countries
amounted to .$1,746,663 in October,
1899, as against $1,028,000 in October,
1899.

Plants, trees, shrubs and vines were
re-exported, dutiable to the value of
$870 in October, 1898, and $1,137 this
October. During the ten months ending
with October. 1899, these re-exports
amounted to $7,221, against $355 dur-
ing the same period of last .year.

December '.i, 1899.

The F=lorists* Exchange.

OUR WOMEN FLORISTS.

MKS. JOHNFELKE/'BouciUETJiAitv."
As oue of the most interesting among the
tlorJsts of Chicago, in her way, we place
Mrs. John Kellie. With 4;i years of active
life in her found and chosen calling, day
after day still at her post, bringing up a
large family in the meantime; wiped out
with fire twice in a lifetime— the last
time, what fire did not destroy, 7 degrees
below zero did, and that in her 57th
year, hence practically having to begin
at the bottom of the ladder once more —
shows her to be of the stuff '• that heroes
are made of."

In the times long gone by, when prac-
tically all flowers sold were made up
into bouquets or baskets, "Bouquet
Mary " was a household name for this
plucky woman, both among the trade
and the flower buyers of the time. lu
later years, as made-up work went out
of fashion, this endeared sobriquet was
changed into " Flower Marv." So well
was she thought of that w'hen some 16
years ago the new depot of the North-
western Railway was built on Wells
street, the authorities of the time offered
her the Howerstand there. 'J his she still
holds, and may be seen daily at her post
selling ijo.sies to transientsaud suburban
passciigers that travel on that road.

She Ij.-ldiigs to the old guard truly;
and has done her full share during what
may Ije called the three ages of flower
selling in fhicago. First, the bouquet age,
when practically all flowers were made-
up, all of short stems, or rendered so
anylhing in the way of a flower being
admissible. Trade then was almost ex-
clusively found by solicitation from cus-
tomer to customer, and made-up at
home; second, the wagon-train age,
when scores of wagons loaded with
plants and flowers might be seen in the
most prominent business streets of the
city, peddling both plants and flowers,
and before stores of any moment were
opened; third, the flori.st store, or pres-
ent age, with little njade-up work aud
long-stemmed flowers the rule. Mary
was in at the beginning and is vet a
s.\eet-faced old lady with a comely em-
bonpoint and a pleasant word for every-
body she comes in contact with.

Mrs. Felke, nee Feukler, was born No-
vember 21, 1841, in Breslau, Germanv,
coming to Chicago with her parents in
18i5-t. Let us follow this buxom young
(jerman girl and see how she became a
Horist and built herself a name. Even
before marriage she began her chosen
work by gathering prairie flowers, fash-
ioning them into bunches, aud peddling
them about the city, as early as 18.5G.
When but 17 years old she married John
Felke, a cooper by trade. This did not
stop her flower selling. With the savings
of both in about three years' time some
land was bought and a modest home
built, on Mohawk street, then away out
on the prairie. German-like, this laud
was soon brought into cultivation; lots
of annual seeds were sown and hardy
perennials planted, from which she was
enabled to put a more civilized air (with,
of course, an extension) into her enter-
prize. By 18(52 a small greenhouse was
erected and it is from this time on we
claim Mary as having entered, in good
standing, the florists' fraternity. The
lots owned comprised some 75x150 feet
of land; yearly additions were made to
the greenhouses until the whole area was
covered with buildings and glass. In
the meantime the husband abandoned
his cooperage business aud aided his wife
ill her work. They had really built up a
fine business, kept at least three wagons
going all Spring and Summer, besides
having a good general bouquet business,
the result of her now wide acquaintance.
Bedding plants and general pot plants,
including always fine roses and pelargo-
niums in their season, were great special-
ties with her.

All went well, the family by this time
numbering four girls and t'hree bovs, and
all workers, when on that fatal October
!l, 1871, with 100,000 other citizens of
Chicago they were burned out of busi-
uess, house and home and had to find
refuge for a time with August Dressel, a
brother florist, on Clybourne avenue.

Nothing daunted 'the plucky woman
constructed a shanty during the Winter,
and by Spring built a smallgreenhouse,
which gradually was added to until the
structures once more covered a lot. In
1888 the Mohawk street place became
too small for the increasing business and
was sold for *10,000, and seven acres of
land purchased in Wilmette, where a com-
fortable home was built and a range of
14 modern greenhouses established. A
son-in-law was given an interest in the

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business, which was conducted under the
name of Felke & Mueller.

But her troubles were not to end yet
One fatal night in February, three or
four years ago, fire agaiu wiped out the
work of years of toil, this time being
caused by help carelessly placing tobacco
stems on the steam pipes. Fourteen well-
filled houses of roses, carnations and a
general stock of plants suitable for the
trade, were once more in ashes. As she
truly said at the time: " I had worked
hard to place my family in comfortable
circumstances. I had just attained my
desires; aud now the fire has swept
away everything (the dwelling was
fortunately saved), aud it means that I
must begin at the bottom of the ladder
once more and try to work up again."
And work up she has. She did not lack
helping hands among florists and friends
in stocking up again; almost before the
embers had become cold, the dear old
soul was at her post in the depot; the
stock of her son-in-law, Anton Then, was
turned from the commission house on to
her stand; and with as good a face as
one so artlieted could be expected to pre-
sent, she was catering to her customers,
as of yore, though with a sorrowful
heart for a time.

Mrs. John Felke, "Bouquet Mary."

As fast as a part of the houses could be
prepared propagation and preparation
went on; and now once more Mary has
quite a business, although somewhat
changed, as her son-in-law runs part of
it, under his own name.

W'hat a woman is this ! She has had
eleven children, bringing up seven of
them — four girls and three boys — some
are still interested in the busii'iess with
her, others starting out in life; and she
prides herself in having given each one of
them a start in life to the best of her
ability. She belongs to the sturdy, plod-
ding kind, and wefeel sure she has, in her
long activity in the bu.siness, made a
greater number of separate sales of
flowers, although never of the high or
fancy-priced kinds, than any other florist
now operating in Chicago.

Edgar .Sanders.

Are Flower Shows

Beneficial to Florists?

The meeting of the Chicago Florists'
Club on Friday evening, December 1,
President Hartshorue in the chair, al-
though not too well attended, was inter-
esting from the fact that the subject of
the evening was: "Are Flower .Shows
Beneficial to Florists?" After the rou-
tine business was disposed of, the main
question was called for, Edgar .Sanders
opening it as follows:

" I propose to take the broad ground
that flower shows are beneflcinl to ever.y
florist in the cit.v. Nay, I go farther and
assert that every display of flowers — in
the parks, in the gardens, in the florists'
stores, even in the streets, tends to en-

courage the use of flowers and create a
demand therefor. If this is so, why are
not these displays beneficial to every-
body in the trade'.' After fully half aceii-
tury of connection with flower shows in
one form or another, it is an eiugnia to
me to find so few florists of Ihiwciiv lenri-
ing these institutions a helping 'hand
Not a few seem actually indifferent as til
whether they visit the shows or not
Why, out of easily 500 in the trade in
this city not 100 belong to either the
Horticultural Society or the Florists'
Club, which, to my mind, tells a strange
story.

"If my assertion iscorrect. that shows
are educators of the masses, exhibitions
should be encouraged in every wav by
those making a living from the sale (it
all horticultural products. Suppose, in
your estimation, a good many of the ex-
hibits are rather tame affairs; then do
your share to improve them ! Surely
none will dispute, if a flower show, i'u
whatever form, encourages a taste lor
flowers and causes more to be used, the
grower can have no kick coming. Has
it not been a fact at every one of our
Fall shows pricesfor all good stock have
risen during that week, however dull the
trade has been anterior to the exhibi-
tion ? This being so we opine the whole-
sale man is equally benefited, as he gets
bigger commissions bv the booming of
his trade. The retail man, taking him
in all his varied pha.ses, may po.ssdjly
kick at anything that tends "to increas'e
the price of the llnwcrs he wants to buy;
but low figures and gluts are the bane of
the business; bad for everybody but the
fakir, and we will leave him to fight his
own battles, for he flourishes mainly
through over-production. If the grow-
ers cannot, or will not, adjust supplies to
the demand, which, after all, controls
prices, there is bound to be trouble, as
there is at times in the disposal of every-
thing obtained from the field and the
garden. High or fancy prices li.ng con-
tinued do not tend to a favorable condi-
tion of the market any more than gluts
and ruinous piices do. If periodical gluts
must come you will have to destroy
enough flowers to bring about an equili-
brium, either at your greenhouses or in
the commission stores, or put up with
the parties one hears of so much who,
in the time of low values, get rid of as
manyflowersas those weare accustomed
to call legitimate retail florists.

" I claim if a florist in any of the divi-
sions feels like aspiring to reach the top
of his calling he had better weigh well
any thought he may have that he can
afford to give societies and flower shows
the cold shoulder. The grower needs the
stimulus that a competitiveexhibitof his
i-tock against that of his neighbors may
afford.

" With you, for example, von retail
men, cast your thoughts back during the
show periods in this city the past 10
years and note the names of the prize-
winners, say of decorative material, ta-
bles, mantels, etc.; would not these tell
the story of who commanded the cream
of the trade of the lime'? Yes, there is
surely danger in your standing aloof.
The public, your customers, will be apt
to be impressed by what they see.

" I have not touched on the'advantages
of flower shows in encouraging new pro-
ductions in plants and flowers. Some-
thing new and fashionable to strike the
public fancy is what all progressive flo-
rists should aim for. Strike out for some-
thing novel and taking, and, once ob-
tained, push it for all it is worth. Most
successful men find great heli) from new
things. Set your wits to work that you
may also, for a time, enjoy the monopoly
of some thing or other.

" Let me suggest that we want a higher
tone in the florists' business all round
lu this city. We want a reading and
thinking body of men; not mere ma-
chines that are content to plod on in a
humdrum way! Let us have progressive
men, and they will patronize our socie-
ties and take a deep interest in everv-
thing connected with their calling."

In the discussion that followed there
were none bold enough tn take the nega-
tive side. W. N. Rudd made the remark
that if the commercial growers do not
exhibit in greater numbers the Chicago
flower show will stop right where it is.
He stated it was no longer a secret that
certain men at tlie head of the society,
who give lots of time and money, had
got tired of it, when so few of the big
growers thought it not worth while to
exhibit. This, with particular reference
to the cut flower jiart, once so prominent
a feature, although even in the plant de-
partment (leaving out ornamentals) a*
well, it is the exception in having more
than two entries in a class; often one,
and in many no entries at all

florists were appealed to In the right way
enough of tlieni could be secured to guar-
antiee making an exliibit the coming
.year, and if the matter was laid before
the Horticultural Society at its meeting
111 January, rather than have the society
ilrop the shows, the oflliers who hail
toiled so faitlifully could be Induced to
try another year.

A coninilttee of three, consisting of J.
(-. Vaughan, W. N. Rudd and Edgar San-
ders, was appointed to formulate a peti-
tion to growers and obtain signatures
thereto, in accordance with the recom-
mendation. j.-^„

BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS.

CAii.'VATioNs.— Weallofusliketohaveas
large a cut of bloom for the holidays as
possible, and it a crop seems to be a little
late we are apt to try and bring flowers
along faster by running the houses at a
few degrees higher temperature. This is
a mistake, and whatever we gain by a
few extra blooms before New Years we
lose twice over before Spring. If, how-
ever, one is determined to rush the plants
a little, it should be donesystematically,
so that the danger from weakening the
stock is reduced to a minimum. Raise
the night temperature not more than
two degrees at a lime, and let two or
three days intervene between each raise
Pursue the same method In getting back
to the old standard of temperature. By
thus making the changes gradual the
least harm will result. While the houses
are kept above the normal temperature
It is advisable to give the plantsawater-
ing with weak liquid manure about once
a week. dIs:contiiiuing the same after
forcing has ceased.

Robes. — Over-feeding and too hard
forcing with the view of having big cuts
for Christmas have many times resulted
in weakenedplants and but poor flowers
for a couple of months afterwards, and
the wise growet will make haste verv
slowly along this line. A few degrees of
extra heat in a rose house soon give a
very soft growth, and the first breath of
cool air brings with it a good crop of
mildew, and the followingcrop of flowers
is thus irreparably injured. Avoid too
high a temperature, even if the crop is a
little off. Good roses will always fetch a
fair price, holidays or no; but poor
mildewed stock has to be sold lor almost
nothing.

Primula obconica will stand a great
amount of heat, and if the plants seem
backward tor the holidays they should
be given a warmer house, (ireeii fly at-
tacks them when grown in a warm
place, but this can easily be avoided bv
fumigating.

Ericas intended for Christmas will
soon be opening their small blooms, and
syringing will have to be discontinued.
Care must also be exercised in watering,
giving them water only when they are
beginning to get dry. Do not overdo It
and let the soil get too dry, for should
the plants once flag the flowers will not
last long. If a plant does flag, the best
thing to do is to immerse the pot in a
pail of water, letting It stay there until air
bubbles cease to rise to the surface, then
it may be lifted out and you are sure
every part of the ball is wet.

.1. C. A'aughan tliought if tlie principal

Cuttings of Rubber plants taken
from the bench and put in 3-inch pots
are not long in filling the pot with roots,
and before this occurs they should get a
shift into 4 or 5-inch pots, according to
whether the cutting is large or small.
The Idea is to keep them growing with-
out a check.

Childsia Wercklei Is one of the good
thii'gs of recent introduction, and evi-
dently a plant with which one must get
acquainted before it will grow success-
fully, or rather before It will flower
abundantly. It is said to be from the
colder regions of Costa Rica, and likes a
cool, moist atmosphere. I tried to coax
a few plants of It into growth last .Sum-
mer, but they refu^ed to budge, although
at John Lewis Childs' place they grew 5
feet through, but without flowers during
the hotter months. .Since the hot weather
my i:)Iants have comn.enced growing,
and look in a promising condition for
[iroducing bloom. They are in a cool
liouse, growing in loam, sand and leaf
soil, with a small quantit.v of bone meal.

Cypripedium insigne plants which
are coming Into bloom may be retarded
b.v giving all the air possible whenever
the weather will admit of it; also a
slig;ht shading when the sun is shining.
Fire heat should only be used to exclude
frost. G. W. O.

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THB Pl-ORISTS* £X0I-1HW0E.

Notes from Southern California.

Couditlon of Seed Crtips.

As a logiial Requenee periods of
business stuguiitii in ami depression are
iiivarlalil.v followed l).v tfiose denoting
prosperity. Tliis is natural. Over-pro-
duction leads to depression of prices
until It ceases to be profitable: and as
stocks on band grow less by reason of
inactivity, prices gradually liecome more
lirm, and as theya.scend in the scale, pro-
duction again revives and "good times"
is the result. US no business has thiscou-
dition been so thoroughly emphasized as
in the seed and plant trade. Years of
seed produeton resulted in big stoclis
being carried over in both Europe and
America. This stock, owing to reasons
just mentioneil, lias rerpilred 8oiiu* \e;irs
to reduce. Outside of economic business
reasons the partial failure of crops abroad
and at home during the past year has
made the available supply scant, and iu
consequence prices have gone up on all
seeds. Of no sections has this been so
pronounced as in the infant industry of
seed growing in this state. Scant rain-
fall has brought into active demand every
available pound of seed. This year the
crops have been far from full, and the
markets have been more than able to
take all in sight at gilt-i'dge figures.

Touching some of the .-jalieut features
of the present conditions in the seed
and plant trade, a recent interview with
Mr. Johnson, of the .Johnson & Mus.ser
Seed Co., wlio has only just returned
from a tour of the state, brought to light
some iuter^'stiug facts. 'J'ake as an in-
stance only a few staples as indicating
ttie upward tendency of the trade. He
reports business for October double in
volnnie what it v\ as for the coiTcspond-
ing iirriiiil of last year. As regards iirices.
such a staple as alfalfa seed, ihougii one-
third higher in jirice than it was a year
ago, is in big demand. Tills is in some
respects anomaltius, since the season has
so far been dry. So general has been the
demand that theavailablesupply in Cali-
fornia and Arizona has alieady l)een
wholly exhausted. Mr. .Johnson also re-
ports that his housecould only till about
one-third of the jobbing orders they had
iu haufl from Kastei-n dealers, and this
was done only liy skiuniing their home
stocks. The onion seed of all varieties
has been short, particularly the white,
which fell short about 70 per cent., and
that of the red and yellow, about 40 per
cent. The demand called for about
700,000 pounds, while the whole crop
will not e.xceed 400,000, the shortage
being made up mostly from old and car-
ried over stocks. The crop of Hanson
lettuce was a disapiiointment, being
practi ally a failure, jiole beans only
about 30 per cent, of a crop, and a disap-
pointment in quality; pole Limas some-
what better, and contracts have been
generally filled; but the dwarf varieties
about 60 per cent, short; Dreer's bush
almost wholly a failure. In other lines
of seed production the same general con-
ditions have prevailed, all of which indi-
cates good prices for the future; indeed,
it Is doubtful if for thenext few years the
supply will be up to the demand. Good
prices and prosperous times can at least
be predicted.

Some Southern California Firms.

.\mong recentlndicationsof a return
of prosperity and conUdeuce in the trade
must be mentioned the removal of the
old and reliable Germain Fruit Co. from
its former quarters to 32f>-;i:30 S. Main
street. 1 say this advisedly, for it is now
the oldest and largest .seed and florist's
supply house s<mth of San Francisco and
west of the Missouri Kiver. Established
in IH.S."*, it has grown purely on its own
merits, and through the efforts and
energy of Eugene Germain, who has ever
been, and now is, its guiding spirit. As
indicating its scope and the diversified
character of its business, a few facts and
figures may here be mentioned, given me
b.y Mr. Germain himself: The present
store of the company affordssome82,000
s(piare feet of floor space, being jjracti-
cally three stores in one, with auiiile
greenhouse and nursery aceonimoda-
tions, togetlier with a seed testing de-
partment ill the rear and fronting on Eos
Angeles street. The fittings and fiiruish-
Inge are in keeping with its character, and
the large volume of business transacted
being so arranged as to expedite business
economically and with the least possible
friction.

The complete stock of seeds, Imple-
ments, rtorist's goods and garden requi-
sites would he a credit to any Chicago or
New York house. These things are pos-
sible here because southern California is
destined to be a greatseed producing sec-
tion—a feature to which the Germain
Fruit Co. is an important factor, as tliey
are large importers. Of exports hainllrd
by them tlie chief items are seed beans,
carrot, spinach, radish, lettuce and
onons, besides native flower and palm
seed. In forage plants the leaders are
alfilera (Erodium clcutarium) and burr
clover (Medicago lenticulata,) both now
In great demand in Mexico and the South-
ern States. It is pleasant to note that
this company was the first to exploit the
former and place it on the market, hav-
ing as early as l.SSG. gathered the seed
from the native meadows.

Iu the lines of imported seeds, possible
its leaders are Australian for.ige plants
and tree seeds. Careful observers have
long recognized that local conditions of
soils and climates here, and also portions
of Arizona and old Mexico, areexceptlon-
ally favorable forproductions of bulbous
plants iu commercial quantities. In this
direction the Germain people have built
up a large exporting trade, their leading
varieties being callas an(i freesias and
the native Mexican and California bulbs.
Of the first they have sold this season

Among new firms to enter the list must
be mentioned the BroseFlenr Seed and
Plant Co., of lis West Fourth street,
Los Angeles. Mr. Brose was formerly
with the Germain people, while Mr. FleuV
IB the owner of the Oak Grove Nurseries
in the San Gabriel Valley. They carry a
general line of seeds, plants, bulbs and
fiorists' supplies. The Oak Grove Nur-
series contain a five-acre plat planted to
carnations and violets, besides many
other varieties of annuals and flowering
shrubs. This will afford a bountiful sup-
ply of cut flowers and decorative plants.
Mr. Brose is well known to the trade
both East and West, and enters his new
field well ecjulpped by reason of experi-
ence. His firm will grow asters, hollj'-
hocks, verbenas, carnations, smilax,
callas and freesia bulbs, and collect Cali-
fornia tree, palm and flower seeds. They
iuvite c( irri 'Spoil deuce.

The Iiiglesidc .Nurseries of Capt. F. Ed-
ward liray, report a good trade In cut
flowers and decorations; the same may
be said of the llorist stores generally.

James Cruikshank has opened propa-
gating grounds and nurseries on Bay
street, in Santa Monica, and will make a
specialty of carnations, chrysanthemums
and centaureas. Of the latter he recently
showed the writer somespeciiuens which
were correctin characterand beautiful in
markings, being all shades, from a pure

View in Store of F. Edward Gray, Alhambra, Cal.

over 100,000; of freesias, over 500,000;
of amaryllis, in variety, 10,000; tuber-
ous begonias, .'5,000; blnomerias, .5. 000;
calochortus (niariposa lily I. ."i.ooo, be-
sides some ^.-^OOO niiscellaneons liulbs.

In order to meet the ever increasing de-
mand the company has five acres now
grow'iiig to freesias; this is in addition
to what they have already grown and
contracted for, and to what they will
buy in the open market.

Though not a seed product, yet an
article of purchase by Horists. the export-
ing of pampas plumes is a leading item.
Taking its inception in 18S6, the busi-
nessof exporting theblossomsof theGyn-
erium argentium has been one of remark-
able development, the Germain Fruit Co.
alone having shipped abroad no less than
2,000,000 plumes, principally to Ger-
many and England. For the season of
lsyi)-]8yo they will handle about
.■500,000.

Cacti and succulents are also an impor-
tant adjunct, as Is also the production
of .\ustraliau and California plants and
trees, while In the way of flowering and
ornanieutal foliagod exotics they carry
a complete and varied assortment.

A unique feature of their catalogues Is
one prluted wholly in Chinese, possibly
the only one of its kind in this country.
It deals exclusively with vegetable seeds,
as the Mongolians supply California
markets with vegetables.

white to a delicate pink and magenta.
He proposes to specialize with these
plants and hopes to establish a strain of
giant centaureas, which will rival the
giant petunias so well known to the
trade. Henry W. KRit^KEBERG.

THANKSGIVING TRADE.

t'0NNE.4iiT,o. — Thanksgiving trade was
fully .^0 per cent, better this year than last,
although prices were not quite as stiff.
Roses retailed at from fl to|;i.50per
dozen, carnations from 35c. to 50c.,
chrysanthemums from 50c. to f.3 per
dozen, violets 25c. per dozen. — H. J. K.

Kalamazoo, Mich. — Thanksgiving
trade was well up to the usual, with
prices ranging a trifle lower, If anything.
This %va8 partly the result of a keener
competition, two new places having
opened up for the sale of cut flowers
recently. Stock in roses and carnations
was atrifle short but enough other stock
was on hand to make up the deficiency.

Van Bochove Bros, and the Uunklev
Floral Co. both gave an exhibition of
chrysanthemums in their show houses
last month, which were largely attended.
Music was provided at both places.

W. c. Cook, late with the Dunkley
Floral Co., has opened up a store in the
Chase block, and Mrs. Herrman, late of
Chicago, one at 147 S. Burdeck street.— B.

A Maine Flower Show.

Bangor's (Maine) capacious city build-
ing was last week the scene of a floral
exhibition and chrysanthemum show,
held by Carl Beers, in conjunction with
the Universalist Church of that cit.v, the
like of which for beauty and magnificence
has seldom, if ever, been equalled there.
In a city the size o£ Bangor it was some-
thing of a venture at this time of year to
attempt a feat of such magnitude, but
the elements seemed with us, and one of
the grandest successes was achieved.
The attendance was overwhelming and
sales were very large. Carl Beers, with
an able corp of decorators and as-
sistants, easily attended to the con-
course. The event wound up with a
grand auction sale of palms, ferns,
exotics and flowering plants.

The hall dimensions are some 110 by
144 feet, and from thelargechandelier of
IGO lights depended 12 festoons of ever-
greens. Interspersed with varicolored
carnations, milkweed, roses, etc., the
effect of which was most charming. At
the junction of the festooning in the
center was a pyramid, 26 feet high, at
the top of which was a fan palm, some
10 feet in height, the first stage below a
circle of araucarlas, another circle of
phiinix, and belowthat a circle of arecas,
while at the base was a circle of fine
Ficus elastica. In the corners were four
other pyramids of somewhat lesser
dimensions, one of ericas, one of phoenix,
one of kentias and one of acubas,
Euonymus japonlca and aspidistras.
But the features of the show were the
American Beauty rose display, the wed-
ding, parlor and dining-room decora-
tions, the suites for which were furnished
by prominent firms of the city, Mr.
Beers certainly did himself credit by his
fine work in this line. In the parlor an
elaborate mantel was arranged, banked
on the sides and rear with arecas and
kentias, and festooned with Asparagus
Sprengeri, interwoven with Bride and
Bridesmaid roses, and here and there
tiny electric lights of various colors. The
table centerpiece was composed of Presi-
dent McKinley chrysanthemums, and the
talile was decorated with smilax and
carnations.

The dining-room suite was somewhat
similarly arranged — a centerpiece of Ad-
miral Dewey and Maud Dean chrysan-
themums and A. Sprengeri, with corsage
bouquets and boutonnieres. Eight large
floral pieces of fine artistic design at-
tracted much attention, as did a large
and exquisite display of carnatlonB,
chrysanthemums and roses.

The American Beauty and President
Carnot roses, and Melba and Empress
carnations were exquisite. The affair
was a complete success financially and
artistically.

Among; the Magazines.

Among the many interesting and
timely articles in ttie December Forum
are "A British View of the Transvaal
Question," by J. Castell Hopkins; "The
Status of Puerto Klco," by Judge H. G.
Curtis, of the Insular Commission ; " The
Trust Problem— Its Real Nature," by
Prof. E. W. Bemis: "Recent Develop-
ments in the South," by Leonora Beck
Ellis; "The Fundamentals of Fiction,"
by Prof. Richard Burton, of the Uni-
versity of Minnesota; "Africa — Present
and Future." by O. P. Austin, Chief of
the U.S. Bureau of .Statistics: and"Zang-
will's Play, ' TheChildrenof theGhetto,' "
by A. Cahan.

OBAcco Stems

"Good Strong Kind."

60CTS. PER 100 LBS.

BALES WEIGH 500 LBS.

OBACCO Dust

"THE BLACK STUFF." |

Fine or Coarse to Your Order (
50 to 1000 lbs., 2 cents per pound.
I H. A. STOOTHOFF4.CO ,
1S4-1S6 W. 27th street, N. Y. CITY.

niico-wiiiiE Oil SOUP

FOR SYRINGING

FOR WASHING

PLANTS, DOGS, CHIGKS

WE KNOW ITS GOOOIESS

ALL SEEDSUEN
KEEP IT.

December 'J, 1899.

The Plorists' Exchkngb.

1231

The Help Problem.

El t ir Florists^ Exchange.

Mr. Rudd lias struck the keynote of the
difficulty with tlie nun, when he nays,
"The Anierican-ltorn man {he should
have said Ixiy) generally considers him-
self too good for manual labor and
prefers clerical work." Why? Because
he is taught to believe that he may ex-
pect some day to become President of
the United States, or at least a Chicago
alderman, and if he is to get there be
must let manual labor alone and as-
pire to something more in the line of
this envieri posilion, without being
taught that honest labor, when coupled
with a noble purpose, is the best step-
ping stone to advancement and honor.
Your noble Lincoln is a fitting example.
The trouble in Canada is that boys ex-
pect to grow into prime ministers, with-
out being taught that the greatest men
who have fillpd such positions were first
instructed in the nobility of labor, in
hewing stones and building houses. The
lack of such knowledge becomes the
weakest part of our national founda-
tions, as well as of individual character.
Too good to tarn an honest dollar, at
an honest calling.! Too good to stoop
to conquer! Show me such a man and I
will show you a man void of the truest
principal of manliness and nobility of
character. It is this that fills souje of
the so-called noble professions to such
an extent that the men therein have to
resort to every conceivable device and
scheming to make a living.

Mr. May's remarks I am very thankful
for. The knotty points of this problem
have rubbed up against him, and he is
honest to confess it; and from his article
we get the solution from the employer's
side. We, the emploj'ers, are not a little
to blame in this matter. Te begin with,
most men in our profession do not hold
up thedignity of the business tlieyfollow.
By what slur names do we hear the busi-
ne.is dubbed : "The meanest calling on
earth," " Nothing in it," " Simple drudg-
ery," etc. Our vocation is of our own
making — noble or mean. Can we expect,
therefore, it the profession is constantly
illy spoken of that boj's, or young men,
will not take hold of it as their life call-
ing'? In Belgium it has become one of
the leading jirofessions in the country,
hence the reason of the efficiency of the
help. Proper hours of labor — ten hours
a day is long enough for an.v aciive, in-
telligent man to labor — and when it is
understood that this is a fixed limit, men
generally work better. No .Sunday work,
excepting the work of necessity and
mercy. The man who makes Ms help
w^ork on Sunday, save for the above, is
robbing God and man at the same time;
such a man is no blessing to any com-
munity, to any country.

Proper wages. This I consider the
knottiest point of all, for you see it at
once reverts to the equivalent given by
the employee. It is here where knowl-
edge and expertness couie in and should
determine the amount paid. Some men
at J5 a week are very much dearer than
some men at $11) a week. The one lot
turns out nothing but culls, the other
takes the leading place on the market.
It is the employer's part to pay such em-
ployees according to what they are able
to turn out— as Mr. Ma.v says, " as much
as the business can afford." I say an
equivalent to what a man can make for
his employer. But mark this well! It is
the want of such men in ourcountry that
prompted the remark in my address
which has created such interest. And I
repeat what I then said: " Every man is
worth so niucli in the dollar, and the
man who works ff>r iteventually gets it;
over there, over here, or elsewhere.''
But it must be Intelligent help. This
necessitates a proper training. It must
begin with the boj's (jf ourcountry; then
when " they embark on the sea of com-
merce for their own benefit," as Mr.
Taplin points out. the.v will do it in a
way profitable to themselves and honor-
ing the country; not dragging down the
prfifession b.v their ignorance, but lifting
it up to a higher standard by their intel-
ligence and forethought.

Let me conclude my remarks on this
"help problem" (because I cannot afford
more time from my business) with the

closing thought in the paper delivered at
otiaw.i before the Canadian Ilorticul
tural ,\ss(iciation. After pointingout the
intelligence and forethought of some of
the men I met on the other side, " I came
once again to the conclusion that what
is wanted are men who will use their
best thought, energy and jjatience to
work up and keep up the dignity and
honor of the profession. Men who are
willing to take hold of the lower rounds
of the ladder, and with patience and per-
severance climb step by step until they
become masters of the situation; men
who will have a higher, nobler ambition
in life than mere money grubbing, how-
ever necessary money may be; hut while
working that money may eventually
come, yet working up their own lives to
be in keeping with the noble profession
that they follow. Then we will be looked
up to with respect and honor; then
men may call us the nobles of the earth,
because we, by our intelligence and fore-
thought, have made this earth more
beautiful, more gladsome; and then shall
a share of that joy enter into our own
lives, as we get nearer the ideal of perfec-
tion, in beauty and usefulness."

S. S. Bain.

Chrysanthemum Rust.

Editor Florists^ Exchange.

In a. recent issue of Florists' Ex-
change I noticed some remarks relating
to rust on chrysanthemums, .\bout two
seasons ago the rust made its first ap-
pearance in this quarter, and like many
of the other much heralded epidemics the
fear of catching it seemed to cause more
uneasiness than the disease itself. It
made its appearance here first, in the col-
lection of a gentleman who had imported
some novelties from Eurtipe. In due sea-
son, the brethren were all anxious to
secure some stock of the s.iid novelties,
j'et the besetting fear of contagion was
ever jiresent with them and prevented
many from CHrrying off a few cuttings.

This year the disease has been more
general; we who added to our stock
only a few novelties have had our sliare
of the trouble, while some who received
cuttings from infested stock have had
none at all. We first noticed it in .July
upon a plant of H. W. Kieman and sev-
eral Golden Wedding; we took care to
isolate the plants and to pick off tlie bad
leaves, but this did not stop the rust,
which attacked the whole stock more or
less, I'p to this time we had been syring-
ing occasionally to keep down aphis and
thrips, but when the attack became gen-
eral we were more careful to maintain a
dry atmosphere, and to stop syringing
entirely, using a few more tobacco stems
and giving an occasionnl fumigation in-
stead. We tried none of the many sprays
or fungicides; the drier atmoNjihere was
sufficient. We were afraid that being at-
tacked thus early we wouldn't havealeaf
left in November; but our fears wtre
groundless. We were able to hold the
foliage down to the pots right along, and
the flowers were in no way retarded.

Of course, our plants were all grown
under glass with the atmospheric condi-
tions under our control. On the other
hand, one of our in'ighbors (who, by the
by, was very careful aliout how he got
his stock) grew lii.^ specimen (or bush)
plants outside; and althcjugh he sprayed
with all the funigicides he could get his
hands on the disease remained master of
the situation. He didn't try smoking

with sulphur; but he said, "The d 1

himself couldn't kill it." So we assumed
that sulphur in its dreadest form was
useless, also. His i>lants were so bad
that he never housed them.

The logical inference therefore would
be, that so long as plants are grow'n
outdoors they are subjected to ever-
varying atmospheric conditions. These
are largely the cause and life of the dis-
ease; therefore, unless we remove tlie
cause the disease will be ever present
with us.

I am fully of opinion that the time is
past wlien good chrysanthemums can be
grown outsifle in this (jiiarter. Once the
rust gi'ts a hold the night dews of .Jul.v
and .\ugust will maintain it, and keeji it
going in spite of all we can do tfi the
contrary. On the other hand, if grown
indoors there is little to fear. Being care-
ful to water early enough to have the
house dry before night the disease cannot
get a foothold.

The majority of us syringe our chrys-
anthemums too much an.vhow. When
grown indoors the growth is suftenough
without having all thf time to he soaked
with water. A few tobacco stems around,
and a light fumigation once or twice a
week, will do more to eradicate pests
than syringing. Jas. T. .Scott.

New York.

it

HOLLY, " Hand-Picked" brand, branches
2 to 4 ft., dark green and well berried,
115 lb. case $5.00 per case.

HOLLY, XXX Brard. short branches,
.... $3.00 to $4.00 per 115 lb. ease.

WILD SMILAX, "Hand-Picked" brand,
50 lb. c.asi> $C.50.

CALAX LEAVES-
BRILLIANT BRONZE . . $1.00 per 1000.
BRILLIANT GREEN . . $1.00 per 1000.

»

WILD SMILAX, "Hand-picked" brand,

:<■''' lb. case $4.50

ENGLISH MISTLETOE, repacked case,

$10.00

FRENCH MISTLETOE, per case . . |7.50

DOMrSTIC $5.00

PINE PLUMES or Needle Pine . . $1.00 to

$'2.00 per 12.

LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS . . *1.00 per 100.

FANCY FERN $1.50 per 1000.

DAGGER FERN §1.00 per 1000.

Cut Green Palm Leaves, Princess Pine, Sword Pine and
Roping of Every Description.— Prires on Application.

HARRY A. BUNYARD, 42 W. 28th St., New York City.

. Mention th» FIoHbij' guchangc wb«D wriuna

MISTLETOE at auction

WE WILL OFFER ON

Tuesday Next, December 12th,

BROWN & 5ECC0MB, Auctioneers, 25 State St.,

ABOUT

1 C\C\ r^C? A TF Sk N«* ^""OP Mistletoe, due
I \JVJ V>I\r\ I LO per SS. La Gascogne. . .

For hour of sale see Auctioneers' announcement Tuesday in .Journal of Commercf.

SGOBEL & DAY, 1 7 STATE ST., N.Y.

CENTURY PLANTS

For Sale Cheap.

A quaniiiy of flue
Ag^ave Americana, alt sizes.
L. F. COW,

Washington Place Qrecnhousea. NfiWTOWlT, Bucks Ci.,Pa.

Mpntinn th«* Flortwta' Exchangp whfn writing

AZALEAS

Large, shapely plants, well set with buds,
13 to 15 inches, $6 CO per doz.

binLnHniHJ 3 in., $3 00 per wo ; 200, $5.00.
WHITTON & SONS,

Wbolesale Florists, City It Green Sts., UTICA. N.Y.
Mention the Florists' Eichange when writing.

FERNS FOR DISHES.

Stmng, 3 and 2yi in.. $3 per inn ; $27.60 per lOOU.

Maranta Massaniceaiia (will sell
your f.-rn "isheK). $5(ilj vi lim; $4J..|. per 1000

Asparaicns Plumosus, strong, 3 in.,

UH' . -< "'11; ti .<'0 i.er KKIO.

Pterls Treiuula, 3 in pots, stronir, $5.00
per 10 r. 'IVi ms. Cash or C. 0. D.

C. MERKEL & SON, Mentor. Ohio.

Mfntlon tho Flnrlwtfl' Eichangt* whan writing

Fg* ^% |k| Q A fine aesortment for florists
[|p ^\ 1^ ^^ use, from 2>^ and 3 In. pots. Also

HelnKJnellii Gniiiieliaiia* and Kettculata Aiirea,

<y peril N A Itcriill'oliuH. $i3.00 per 100.
BABY I*KK>1U<>SES, from 3 mcb. M.OO per 100;

fiom 4 Intli, struuif. t8.00 per 100.
PEl^AR4iOMi:.IIS. In 6 heet commercial varle-

tlep, mixed, from 3 Inch, fS.OO per 100, an from 4 Inch,

16.00 per 100.

J. G. EISELE, - Philadelphia, Pa.

20tti AND ONTAIilO STS.
NTentInn tho Florlets' Exchange when writing.

700 OOBBEO PLIIIITS.

2 to 4 feet high, •'■ and 7 inch pots.

^iSB- WRITE FOR PRICES.-@Si

WM. C. DUNCAN, 659 Academy Street,

LotiK Island City, I<(. V.

Mention thf Fl'trtwl^ Bxchang.- wti.'n wrltlnK

PALH PLANTS.

L.ATANIAH— 4 In. pots. 19 to 22 In high, 4 and 5
lea es. tJ.Wi per d -z . »15 HO p r 100; fi in. pot . 20 to
24 In. high. 6 antl 7 leaves, f 6.00 per doz., $45.00 per
litU: large, 4 to 4H.ft- li height aud olamettr 15.00
per pUDt.

a'rECA LUTESCENS-6 In. pots. 2i4 ft- high. 2
and 3 plants t.* p«)t. *12 (lO per doz.; 10, il and i-' in.
pots, several lauts to pot, 6 and 7 ft high. $7 5U,
JlOOO and $l•^ 5ii per plant

KENT! A?"— several sizes; prices on application.

PA N D A N US V KITCm 1-6 in. pota, nicely varie-
gated, $1.0U per plant-

J.W. COLFLESH, Philadelphia, Pa.

23d STREET AND WOODLAND AVE.,
Mention Uie FlorlBts' Exchange when writing.

BOSTON FERN 1^^^^

and 10 Inch pots, at JKI.OO. »7o.OO, and $110 00 a IW).
CASH nil KEFERENCE PLEASE.

L. H. FOSTER. l^^Hl Dorchester Mass.

UentloD the Florists' ICxchanee wben wntiac.

Boston Ferns

P(. Exaltata Bostonlensls.

Small plants, $6 (XI per 11X1; $40.uu per 1000;
not lesB than 250 at 1000 rate. Large plants,
$6.00 to $12.00 per 100.

ALSO A FINE LOT OF

Kentlas. HelinoreanHand Forsteriana, 6-in.
p ■ts, fmm $1.00 to $1.60 each; 7-in. pot«, $1.60
tn $2.50fa>b; 1 irirer plants, $3.1X1 to $10.00 ea.

Areca Lutesceus, 60c. to $3.iio each.

Latanlas, liom $4. no oerdoz., to$3 TOeach.

Araucarias. 'xrye plants, 7oc. to $1 50 ea.

Aspara}4:uH PlunioHus.tl.iiOto $1.50 doz.

Asparaifus ttprentft^rl, 3^ in. pots,

$1.5 I pel doz

AsparaKUS Tenalsslmns, 2Hin. pots,
75t . PHI (Imz.; ;i^ in puis, $1 25 per doz.

Rubber Plants. $6.00 to $6.00 per doz.

Primroses. Hi4 in., $7.1Mi per 100; 5 in.,
$12,110 p..i 100; for Christmas ijlooming.

AZALEAS for Christmas.

Bio iiiiiig, Irum 70 CIS. to $3.UU each ; accord-
ing to size,

WM. A. BOCK, No. Cambridge, Mass.

Unkoown currfRpondents will send cash with
orders. Connected witb Telephone.

Mention thp FInrl»i.»' Rxfihaape when writing.

Otaheite Oranges

PiDP, bu hy plants, with well-colored fruit
clean, dark fi-liane.

6 inch poiB, 6 lo 9 fruit 50c to 75c. each

7ini;h pot-,0 to 12 fruit SI 00 each

Larger specimens $1.25 and .$1.5U each

Ardisia Crenulata

Willi ben I'S .inst coloring, only a lew left
at 4' c. 5 'c, and 6Uc.

Nice seerljinffs, 3 inch high, six months old,
at $2.5 > pHr HO

SELAQINELLA ''lfZ°*''
LATANIA BORBONICA ll7M°Jl:

Strong plants, in '^}:> in* h pots, at 4c.

ADIANTUM CUNEATUM ?,ir, iTd

bushy, at $2.60 per doz ; 5 in. pots, $2 a doz.
Careful and experienced packers.
CAfSH, PLEASE.

R. G. HANFORD, Norwalk, Conn.

TeU'pliniie 1.>"J— 3.
Mention the B^o^l»tfl' E:xchaiiKe when writing.

1232

Thb f=lorists' Exchange.

Pittsburg.

Market News.

Wintry weather, with the tempera-
ture at 20 degrees and bdow on the
ground, has effected quite a change in
the flower marliet since last weeli— a
scarcity of stoclc and advancement of
prices. Thanlisgiving trade was up to
expectations; most of the dealers sold
out Wednesday evening. The stocli of
chrysanthemums is very limited: only a
few growers are now cutting blooms, tor
which there Is a good demand. Theo.
Beckert generally manages to bring in a
good lot of late varieties, and has some
choice blooms at present which bring a
good figure. Owing to the scarcity of
chrvsanthemuniK roses have advanced
considerablv ; Beautv up to .f (! per dozen :
other sorts 'from $8 to fl 2 per 100, for
choice stock. Carnations are improving
in quality, also in quantity. Prices for
these have not changed materially, ex-
cept for fancy stock; from f 1.50 to $2.."iO
are the figures quoted, and at retail from
35c. per dozen upward. Violets bring as
high as $■) per 100, and are in good de-
mand, liomans and yellow narcissus,
also Paper Whites, sell fairly well at low
prices. Valley moves slowly.

Christmas greens are arriving daily;
and next week trees will be in. Accord-
ing to reports the market will be as well
supplied as ever, especially with holly
and ground pine. The latter is plentiful
and lower in price than last year.

The business of the Pittsburg Cut
Flower Co. has so much increased during
the short time (a little over a year) since
it started, that the company has been
compelled to seek a larger place, situated
at 50+ I>iberty street— a good location,
to which they moved a few days ago.
The store room is very commodious and
has a back entrance for unloading stock.
The second floor of the building will be
used for the florists' supply line, in which
the firm will engage more extensively
than heretofore, carrying a complete
stock of florists' supplies. The Pittsburg
Cut Flower Co. receives almost all the
stock of the growers in and around the
two cities. Its consignments from more
distant points haveinereased greatly the
past year.

Martin Renkauf, of H. Bayersdorfer &
Co., Philadelphia, and S. S. Skidelsky
were visiting; also Robert W. Greenlaw,
representing N. F. McCarthy & Co., of
Boston, Mass.

Harry Streift has now charge of J.
Gibbs' new stand in the Allegheny market.

E. C. Ludwig is suffering from rheuma-
tism and is compelled to remain at home.

The December meeting of the Florists,
Club takes place Thursday, December 14,
in the new store room of the Pittsburg
Cut Flower Co., at 504 Liberty street.
E. C. Reineman.

New Orleans, La.

Since November 1 trade has been very
quiet. We have had some nice rains that
have done good to all outside stock
Roses are growing much better since the
cool weather arrived. Indoor roses have
also improved very much. Our florists
are now very busy potting up outside
stock.

The Great French Opera opened last
week for the winter season. This ought
to bring plenty of trade. Some of the
growers are busy receiving from Belgium
imported stock of azaleas, palms, pan-
danus, camellias, araucarias; all came
over in excellent shape.

V. J. Virgin has put in a new 30-horse
power boiler, which is expected to heat
all of his large plant. Mr. Virgin's place
is in very good shape this year; he has
a large lot of fine arecas and Cocos
plumosa.

M. Cook has built three small houses,
doing away with some of his hotbeds.
In one small house of carnations on
benches the plants have just commenced
to bloom. The houses are heated with
email Hltchings' boilers.

E. Valdejo's ferns are making a nice
show; the Farieyense are just getting
over the hot .Summer.

John Eblen'B adlantums are in fine
condition; they will be just right for
Christmas.

Harrlsii are looking well this year in
most places. Easter being late growers
should not experience any trouble in get-
ting the lilies In on time; most people al-
ways try to get them in just for that
day. Why not try and get them in one
week before, then one has a chance to hit
It right?

Abele Bros, have just got in a few

plants of that grand begonia, Gloire de
Lorraine.

C. H. Eichling is cutting some extra
fine sweet peas.

Those who planted their bulbs for
Christmas are having trouble in keeping
them back.

There have been some changes in the
seed trade here. C. H. Eichling has given
up his downtown store; in the future he
will devote all his time to his (amp
street store. Richard Nusloch, formerly
with C. H. Eichling and Richard Frot-
scher will continue it. Mr. .Schalch, also
formerly with Frotseher and Eichling,
opened a seed store some time ago close

hy.

.J. .Shindler & Van Geffen is the name of
a new store which has opened up on
Dryad street; they have a nice place,
two good windows and carry a full line
of plants, bulbs and flowers. Richard
Eichling is manager of the floral depart-
ment.

The New Orleans Horticultural .Society
will hold a Spring show in April.

H. P.

Louisville, Ky.

Afarket Notes.

During the past week there has
been no noticeable Improvement in the
supply of good flowers, with perhaps the
exception of bulbous stock. Chrysanthe-
mums were almost done for on Thanks-
giving Day. Trade during the week was
satisfactory, the demand for cut flowers
being large; several decorations, divided
among the trade, making it so. There
was an increased call on Thanksgiving
Day, but that did not cause an advance
in retail prices. Violets were in greatest
demand and the .supply was very short.
Chrsyanthemums, roses and carnations
also sold well.

To-day, December 4, we are having the
first toucli of Winter.

Robert Greenlaw, representing N. F.
.McCarthy & Co., Boston, spent his
Thanksgiving among the Louisville
florists.

The few Kentucky members of the So-
ciety of American Florists have received
the proceedings of the convention held at
Detroit, last August, and while I have
only slightly looked through the pam-
phlet tlie thought occurre i to me that it
is a book that every member of the trade
should have, and I believe it worth the
dues of the society. J. S.

St. Louis.

The Market, the ^Viuter, the <'luh.

Trade for the past week seems to
liave been fair to good, though nothing
of a rush. For Thanksgiving everything
w as used up pretty clean and all enjoyed
a good business. Stock is getting more
plentiful; roses especially. A cut, we
presume, is just coming in wliich will
make it off again about Christmas. Car-
nations sell well with no surplus worth
speaking of. Violets still scarce, as also
are American Beauty. Prices are not as
firm as a week ago, and we expect a
slight crop for the week or two preceding
Christmas, which is generally dull. Some
evergreen wreathing is seen about town;
iudications are that there will be plenty
this year.

We are just over our first touch of Win-
ter weather, which came Sunday night,
the thermometer going as low as 14 de-
grees.

Next Thursday, the 14th, is club meet-
ing; all raembersare requested toattend:
business of importance and two essays
by able growers are booked to be read.

c. c. s.

Hartford, Conn.

Thanksgiving Trade Good.

Thanksgiving business was good
and flowers were scarce. Roses were
good in quality and sold at from $1 to
$1.50 a dozen. The common varieties of
carnations went at .35c. a dozen, while
a few of tlie better ones brought 50c. a
dozen. Very few violets were in the mar-
ket and these not of extra quality. Vio-
lets have been scarce all this season.
They brought f 1.40 a 100. Romans and
Paper Whites sold for 50c. a dozen, ste-
via, 25c. a dozen. Boston ferns sold well
and a few small blooming plants were
disposed of. Trade was much better
than last year.

Business this week has been quite
brisk, but flowers are still very scarce.
Roses are a trifle more plentiful and tJie
supply is about equal to the demand.
A good deal of funeral work has been
done the past week in which camellias
played an important part; quantities of
Romans, narcissus and stevia were also
used; in fact, the above named flowers
were about all that could be had to use.

Most of the florists have started to
work on their Christmas greens; it is
understood that they will be plentiful
tills year as most all of the grocery stores
are to have them for sale.

There has been no holly received in the
city as yet.
Notes.

Stephen Delbar, formerly gardener
for ex-Gov. Bulkeley, is building a small
greenhouse in Parkville.

Geo. .S. Osboru and John Coombs took
a trip to Southport, Monday, and visited
Mr. Fillow's establishment. They say
that Mr. Fillow has some of the best
carnations that they have ever seen
grown.

Mr. Thompson, of Thompson Bros..
East Haddam, was; in town the past
week.

It is reported that we are soon to have
another flower store here, under the
name of " The Hartford Floral Co."

J. F. C.

CHOICE NORTH CAROLINA

Galax Leaves

$1.00 per 1 OOO

FLORIDA NATURAL PRODUCTS CO .
ORLANDO. FLA.

(Shipping Point. Linville Section, N. C)

GALAX LEAVES !

GREEN AND BRONZE.

New crop, finest stock only for the Holiday
season. The INTRODUCER,

HAmNP.KELSEr.B'n'iS. Boston Ja^s,

FLORISTS' EXCHANGE.

Gentlemen :— 1 do not renew my ad., not
because I have not found it profitable, but
because I have got rather more business than
I can attend to. I shall send ynu another ad.
as soon as I can see my way to taking care of
the resulting orders. T. R. WATSON.

Plymouth, Mass, Dec. 5, 1899.

Uni I V Vaugban's
nULLI XXX Brand

Florista* Holiday Catalog ready.

VAUGHtrS SEED STORE, "N^'.^S'lU'tr'

Mention the Florlatg' Exchange when writing.

Holly! Holly!

Well berried. Write us for prices.

A few cases left of

SPIR/EA and LILY OF THE VLLAEY.

W. W. RAWSON & CO., Boston, Mass.

n and 13 Faneun Hall Sq.
Mention the Florists' Exchange wben wrItlnK.

^fvl/fl^

"■^V

WILDSMIiaX!

$2 00 per 50 lb. case.
Shamrocks, |2.00a case ;
Needle Pines, fW.OO per
lOiiO or $6 50 a luo ; Ferns,
$1.25 to $1.75 per 1000. Cash
with order or C. O. D. We
spare no pains 1q collecting
flrst-class atock. Wire ub
via Georglana.

J. G. BA RRO W d: CO.
Red Level, Ala.

Uontinn th** PlnHntH' TCTrhane** whf>n writlnr

LUFIA STARS

Red and yellow, for Christmas ; sample
by mail, 15c. each; also all kinds of

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES
and DECORATING GREEN

eCCH A8

CUT PALM LEAVES,

HEMLOCK, LAUREL,

-WILD S»IILAX,etc.

SEND FOR PRICES.

S. J. LIMPRECHT,

1 1 9 West 30th St., New York.

Mention t)i« IHorlBtJ' Krchange when writing.

XMAS GREENS

LAUREL ROPING
BOUQITEX CREEN

skC9L«JL« ■ ••••••

-WREATHS of all kinds
XMAS TREES . . .
HARDV PERNS . .
GALAX LEAVES .

&c., &c.

H. E. HARTFORD, Boston, Mass.

IT Cbapman Place.

UentloD the Florists' Exchange wfaen writing

FULL LINE
ALL . . . .

XMAS STOCK

ORDER
NOW

HOLLV, GREEP« 'WREATHING, -WREATHS, XMAS TREES,

MISTLETOE, IMMORTELLES, CAPE FLO-^ERS, -WILD SMILAX,

NEEDLE PINES, PALM LEAVES, and all Xtuas Supplies.

McKELLAR & WINTERSON, « '^i^en^e"""^" CHICAGO, 111.

Mention the Ftorlaf Exchange when writing.

G-REEN ANT, HOLLY!

..XMAS TREES..

Gathered under the supervision of our own men, experienced hands, that for the

past ten years have done their share to mal(e us ABSOLUTELY

HEADQUARTERS for Xmas Decorations.

Evergreen Wreathing, Holly Wreaths, Mistletoe, Etc.

The right kind at the right price, and last, but not least, AT THE EIGHT
TIME. Send us your list of wants for bottom figures. The Inarli, W. \V. B.
& CO., on case is an absolute guarantee for select quality. Mention this paper.

W. W. BARNARD & CO.,

161 and 163
East Kinzle St.

Chicago.

December 9, 1899.

The F^lorists* Exchange.

1233

We Guarantee Our
Cases to Contain

20% MORE HOLLY

Than any other Holly on the market, and the quality as good as any.
Pf«i/^/:i N% ^ f\C\ T\i^t* r^flCPk Two or more cases at $4.50 each.

1^1 IWt^, ^%^.\jyj y^l V^Cir^C. Pnces on larger quanties on application.

REHDV I=OR DELIVERV HFTER DECETV^BER lO.

N. F. HcCARTHY & CO., 84 Hawley St., Boston, Hass.

MeatloQ tli« Florlflt^ E4XdhaQ«« wlien writing.

FAMCY

DAGGER

lafly iDl Ferns

In 1000 lots. SI.OO per 1000.

DISCOUNT ON L,ARGE LOTS.

Wholesale Dealer in XMAS TREES, and BALED SPRUCE
for Cemetery Use.

Special attention paid to supplying in car-load lots. Write for prices. Also
dealer in BOUQUET QREEN, SPHAGNUM MOSS, WREATHING, etc.

L. B. BRAGUE, = Hinsdale, Mass.

M*»PtJQn tha Florff ' EhicJiange when writing.

pmmmmmmiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiMMiMiiMiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiniMiiiiiiinininiiiniiiiiiiniiniiiiiiiiiiiiMin

QREEN AND HOLLY

Per Crate, 100 lbs.,

$4.50.

Per Case, Select stock, |

$4.50.

Send for our new Complete Catalogue of all Florists' Supplies, Etc.

f C. C. POLLWORTH CO., Milwaukee, Wis. |

z Mention the Florltts' Exchantfe when writing. -

fcimniiiiii»iiiiimmiiuuiiniuinimtniiuii.n...Blflllllllllllllllllll„ll,llllllllllllljlllllll|um

SOUTHERN MISTLETOE.

.\ limited quantity of flrst-class Mistle-
toe for sale. Prompt delivery. Express
charges from Southwestern Virginia low.
Address,

W. A. SILLIMAN,

Boi Tl. ALTOONA, PA.

Mention th« FlorlBU' Exohansv when writing.

CROWL FERN CO.

Now is the time to engage your laurel
feBtoonlDg for 'Xmas trade. Ours is
the best in the market Write for
prices on Princes' Pine and Laurel fes-
tooninpr. Hardycut Ferns, Laurel and
Pine Wreaths for 'Xmas a specialty.

MILLINGTON, MASS.

Telezraph Office, New Salem, Hass.
MAntlon thp Ttorlttta' Eichang<> when writing.

DELAWARE

HOLLY

OF THE BEST GRADE

from the swamps, with
bright greeQ foliage

AND WELL BERRIED

Orders will now be received for shipments which will go forward
fresh packed at tlie proper time. For prices and terms address

ALEX. PULLEN, Milford Nurseries, ffllLFORD, DEL

lf*ntlon the Florlata' Exchange when wfitlmr.

DELAWARE...

HOLLY

WREATHS

Of the best grade, with bright green foliage and plenty of berries.
Orders will now be received for shipments which will go forward,
fresh goods, at the proper time. Samples can be supplied when
wanted. For prices and terras address :::::::

J. ^W. C. PULLEN, Milford, Delaware.

Uentlon th* FloHsta* Bxctaaiur* wh»n wiitinv

Galax Leaves.

CHAS. H. RICKSECKER, UnvllU, N. t

Mention the Floriatj' Erchjuige when writing-

GALAX LEAVES

and L,encotlioe Sprays.

To Dealers ontslde New York State;

Choice Galax , $0.40 per 1000.

Choice Leucothoe 2.00 '*

Special prices to wholesale dealers,

J. N. PRITCHARD, Elk Park, N.C.

Ifenttnn tk# P*> trt»t«' Hzchang^ wh^n wrltlag.

SAVE MONEY ON BUYING HOLLY!

By kItIdk us your order.

CHOICE RED »«EAL, HOLL, Y, 12.75 per cue.
5 case lots, $2.5<) per case ; 20 case lots, $2.20 per case;
No. a Holly, »2.25 per case.

GAl.AX LEAVES. »1.00 per 1000.

BOUUIIET (i KEEN, $4.00 per 100.

RUNNING (^EUAR, »3.00perIOO.

LAIIKEI, HOl'INC;, 2ct8. and 2«cts. per yard.

HOLI.Y WREATHS, »3.50 and ^.00 per iCO.

A. K. SAVACOOL, LEWES, DELAWARE.

Mention the FIorlat«' Exchange when writing.

A MERRY CHRISTMAS Z^k.

To Helgbteii the Joys of the Occasion I Oiler

FINE HOLLY TREES WITH BERRIES

Fine Pyramidal and Standard Box Trees!

EXCELLENT DELAWARE HOLLY, BOUQUET GREEN,
ENGLISH AND AMERICAN MISTLETOE.

Headquarters for Good Things, at Low Prices, to Close Out !

CHINESE SACRED LILIES Per mat, 120 bulbs, $4.00; per 1000, $29.50
LILIUM LONGIFLORUM 6-8; per case, 400, $12.00; per 1000, $28.00

SINGLE and DOUBLE MIXED HYACINTHS For forcing or bedding.

In assorted colors; per 100, $3.00; per 1000, $25.00
SINGLE HYACINTHS Fine named leading sorts; per 100, $4.50

COLD STORAGE BERLIN LILY OF THE VALLEY Per looo, $12.50

TULIPS For bedding and forcing.

CROCUS, etc., etc., at Closing Out Prices, see FionstB- Exchange, Dec. 2.

No reasonable offer refused from parties looking for Bargains in Bulbs.

C. H. JOOSTEN, "opor.er. 85 Dey St., New York.

llmtloB th* FlorUta' Bxcluuise whan wrltlas.

DECORATIVE GREENS

SPECIAL 'XMAS PRICES!

Soutlieru Smilax— Per .W lb. case, $2.00 ;
per 25 lb. case, $1.25.
Lonir Needle Pines—

Perdoz., $1.6il; per 5/, $5.00; per 100, $9.00.
Magnolia FoIia(re-Per 48x24 ic 24 inch

case. $2 0' ; per 4" x 18 x 18 Inch case, $1.26.
Cliania^rops Palm Cro^vus— Doz., $2
Cliamaerops Palm L,eaves—

Per lOU, $1.20; per 1000, $10.00.

Sabal Palm Leaves— Per 100, (1.60.
Hloll>-48x24x24 inch cusCB, weiirht 60 lb. net,
$3 .5u ; 40x18x18 in. cases, wt. 26 lb., net, $2.00.

I.eacotIioe Sprays— Per 100, 76o. ; 1000, $8.
Gray Moss-Per Sack, 16 lb., $1 ; 100 lb„ $6.
Green Sbeet Moss-
Per Sack, 16 ID., $1.25 ; 100 lb., $8.00.
Fancy Kern Leaves- Per 1000, $1.26.

SPECIAL CHRISTMAS DECORATION

Kor Dinlnjc Room, Parlor, or Show ^Vlndow.

It is frequently the case that a customer prefers a nice assortment of Evergreens for home
or other decoration to a larjfe quantity of any one kind. To meet this demand and to save
dealers the trouble of making up assortments, we have made up the following, which Is a fast
seller, and always irives Balisfaction, as it embraces our choicest evergreens and is sold at a very
moderate price. This decoration consists of :—

ALL
FOR

12 Branches Nice Holly.
12 Sprays Southern Smilax.
12 " Magnolia.
I Long Needle Pine.

I Chameerops Palm Crown. ) EYDRpQQ
I Pound Gray Moss. ) rnLrAID

Boxes are neatly lined with white paper and labeled. Price, $2.00 each, express prepaid ;
$20.00 per dozen, express prepaid. Weiprht about 20 pounds to the box.

I ship none but extra selected stock. My goods go everywhere, and please everybody.

Special Express rate is 25 per cent, less than merchandise rate.

TBBMS— Cash with order, or C. O. D. Telegraph orders promptly filled. Address

ilES, EVERGREEN, ALA.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

1234

THB F=L0RISTS' Excht^nge.

J. K. ALLEN,

Wholesale Commission Dealer In

CUT FLOWERS

57 W, 'JSIh Street, New York.

Ordera by mall or telein-aph promptly attended to.
Teleplione, i67 Madison bqiiare.

Fine ROSES and CARNATIONS, Specialties.

W. S. ALLEN,

17 West 28th St., New York.

Correspondence Solicited.

BLAUVELT & GUTTMAN,

36 W. 27th St., NEW VORK.

I HI. !

Consignments of flr8t.claflB stock solicited.

Orders by mall or telegrapb receive the best of

attention. t»-'PHOiiK 1»U Madison Sq.

CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE

404-412 E. 34lh St., N Y., near Ferry.
Open every Morning at 6 o'clock a. m. tor the

Sale of Cut Flowers.

ThlB Is not a commlsplon house ; the market

consists of Individual stands.

Wall Space for Advertising Purposes to Rent.

J. DONALDSON, SECRETARY.

MICHAEL A. HART,

Wholesale & Gommission Florist,

44 yr. 29th St., New Tork.

Telephone, 326 Madison Sq.

AU klndj of Roses. Violets and Carnations a

Specialty.

ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.

JULIUS LANG,

Wholesale Florist

63 W£ST SOtli ST.

Ooaalgnmenta Solicited.

NEW YOHIt.

FRANK MILLANG,

Wholesale Commision Dealer in

CUT FLOWERS

408 E. 34th St, NEW YORK CITY.

Cut Flower Exchange.

Telephone Call. '.£99 Madison Square.

MOORE, HENTZ& NASH,

WHOLESALE

Commission Florists,

Located Id Salesroom of the
New York Cut Flower Co.

II9-I2I W. 23d St., New York.

Telephone 2S8 18th St.

THE NEW YORK GUT FLOWER GO.

119-121 West 23d Street,

112-114 West 24th Street,

TiUpiiote 733-13tl>, NEW YORK.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

Special Atlenllon Given to Shipping Orders

Roses

HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES

Beauties, Meteors, Brides and Bridesmaids are the leaders.

Ttie lilKiiest
gfrade of • . *

al-vrays on
band ...

^ -gT ■ ■■ g^ A 8I»ECIAI.XY.

JAMES McM ANUS, r59 i^'a'X^o "Square, 50 W. 3flth St., NEW YORK.
"Always Ready to Receive Fine Stock."

W. H. GUNTHER, ca™a.„„s

VIOLETS
ROSES

Wholesale Florist,

ORCHIDS

30 West 29th St.,

New York.

WALTER F. SHERIDAN,

Wholesale Commission Dealer in OUT 1* LOWERS

39 W. 28th STREET, NEW YORK.

Receiving Extra Quality AM. BEAUTIES and all other varieties of Roses.

TELEPHONE 902 MADISON SQUARE.

.CARNATIONS.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Namee and Varletlu

A. Beauty, fancy— special. . .

" extra

No. 1

CullB* ordinary.

Bride

Ft ' idesmaid

HoBte

gjHcqueminot

S K. A. Victoria

e La France

ae Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan..

Nipbetoa

Papa Gontier

Perle

S< U7. de Wootton

OBC n I D.S— CattleyaB

CypripediumB

Dendroblum formosum..

*' others

f Inf'r grades, all colors..

M ( White

C Stanbard J Pink

2 VARIETIES) Red.

S I Yel.,

New York

Dec. 8 189«

8. Ill
G.tH

Botton

Dec. 7 18!

Pblladelpbia

Dec. 7.1899

Yel.&Var..

•Fancy— ( White .
. 1 1

Pink.

; CThe hlglieBt J J,'".''
grades of | S:^°;

C9 standard var) { Yel.&Var.

l^ Novelties

Adiantdm

a bparaod8

Callas

Chrysanthemums, oriiinar J
Chuysanthemumb, fancy,

HY.'.CINTHS

Lilies

Lily of the Valley

Mignonette — ordinary.. .

" fancy

Narcissus

»MILAA

Violets

ViOI.ET.-l. Bppcial

4 I.CO to 60.*
25. OU to 30.01
15.00 to 20.111
6.00 to 10.01
4.00 to 10. (H
4.L0 to 10. 0
.... to ....
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4.00 to 10. a

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4.00 to 5.1H

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1 51 to

1 .50 to

1 50 to

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2 60

3 5
2 61
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. .00 to 60.01'
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8.00 to 16.011

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4.00 to 12.6

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1.60
2 0
2 00
2,0
2 0
2.51
2,60

40.00 to 60.00
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1.00 to
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3.0(1 to 6.0(1

75 to 1.01

Baltimore

Dec 6 1899

to ... 45.00 to 70.00

.... to .... io.OO to 35. OU

25.00 to 40.01 30.00 to 26.00

20.00

10. CO

10.00

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to

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3.00 to

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.60 to 1.0(
.76 tn 1.61

4.01

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1.51

4.1 fi
4.00

10. CO to 2il.0l
4.00 to 6,0(
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1 50 to
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8.00 to 10 01

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3.00

Buffalo

Dec. 6. 1899

3.00

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6!6o

6 00
6.00

16.00

1 26
3.60
3.60
2,60
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4 00
4.00
4.00
4.00

i'.26
60.00
15.00

25.00
4,00
3.00
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r3£X3OOOOOneJOOElDOO0GOQe3nQ£3E3e3GO0GGC3OOQa
GEORGE SALTFORD,
Wholesale Commlsalon Dealer In ^

I ..VIOLETS..

I 50 West 29th Street, New York.

Telephone Call, 1304 Madison Sq.

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stork see oar Oorrespondence Oolamns.

Prices are for quantities of ont h indred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given orly after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee tt elr accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

Asparagus Plumosus

Chrysanthemums

Mignonette

Brides

'Maids

American Beauties

WELCH BROS.

PROPBIETORS

GITY HALL GUT FLOWER MARKET,

15 PROVINCE ST. - 9 CHAPMAN PL.

Kaiserins

Meteors

Carnots

Violets

Valley

Carnations

Can furnish at short notice. Prices according to quality of goods. Long Distance Telephone, 2161 and 2tl71.

John I. Raynor,

49 West 28th St.,

t99S MadlBon Square. New York.
Violets Valley

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,

'V^liolesa.le Florist

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

This Establislinieiit -will be Open from 6 a. ni. to ii p. m.

.iiL-Iva:. BE!.A.t:JTIE!S a-m.^ "V.A.XjIjE-S- 0-u.r Specialties.
1612-14-16-18 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

We have a fine
grade of every-
thing in market
at present.

Send us a Trial
Order and we
will do the rest.

EDW. C. HORAN,

47 West 28th Street,

Telephone,

421 Madison Sq.

NEW YORK.

CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE.

Receiving Daily

Fine

PRES. CARNOT

KAISERINS,

METEORS,

BEAUTIES,

Etc.

FEANK H. Teak^jdly. Chaklss SOHENCK.

TRAENDLY & SCHENCK,

Wholesale Florists,

33 W. 28th St. and CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE,

NEW YORK.

Telephone, 270 Madison Sq.

— ^"ConBlgnments Solicited.

JOHN YOUNG,

Wholesale Florist

51 WEST 28th ST.,

NEW YORK.
CYCA8 PALM LEAVES Alway. on Hand.

THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.,
Wholesale Florist,

YOUNG & NUGENT,

Wholesale Florists,

SUPERB VIOLETS,

Orchids. Roses. Carnations.

42 W. 28th St., New York City.
Telephone 2065 Madison Sq.

HICKS & CRAWBUCK.
Wholesale Commission Florists,

108 LIVINQSTON ST.,

Consignments Solicited. BROOKLYN, N, Y

BTiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimimiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiB

Special and Number One

ROSES

Are lu (Jemand among my eu.stom-
ers and I can handle them to good
advantage. Also have room for

FIRST-CLASS

VIOLETS

Write me what you have.

ALFRED H. LANGJABR,

WHOLESALE FLORIST,

3 1 9 Boerum Place, Brooklyn, N.Y.

Telephone 939 Main.

Bimimimmniiiiiiimiiiiiimiiiimimmmmiiiiiiimimnfl

Wholesili Florists,

Alw«7* •■ IIm4i
CARNATIONS,
BRIDESMAIDS,
MIDES.

>

JOBBERS in

FLORISTS'

SUPPLIES

FLORISTS' VASES.

■•rtlcattaral AKtioMcra.
84 Hawlby Strbbt. boston.

Mention tile Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

December 0, 1899.

The F=l.orisxs' Exchange.

1235

WM. J. BAKER,

Wholesale Florist,

t432 So. Penn Square,

J«.*!PHILADELPHIA, PA. I

DUMONT & CO.,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

OARNATION8 A SPEOIALTY.

Ho. 1805 FUbert St., PhlladelpUB.

'FHOin, 8923 D.

FRED. EHRET,

Wholesale Florist

1403 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE,
PHILADELPHIA.

WM. J. MOORE,

Wholesale Florist,

36 South 16th St.. Phila., Pa.

Conslgnmen's of First-class Stock Solicited.

Valley In quantity. IMephone connection.

GEO. M. MOSS,
Wholesale Florist 1

32 South 17th Si, PHIUtDELPHIA, PA.

Long Distance Thone, 14330 D.
Conilgnment« of choice R08K8, CAKN ATI0N8,
VIOLETS BoUclted. •
Fine VALLEY In stocb at all tlmee.

LEO NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist!

N. W. Cor. 1 3th and Filbert Sts.
''l"^oTs'4t%4D. Philadelphia.

ConslgDmciiU of Cbolc^ Vulley and Itosfs Sollrltrd.

EDWARD REID,

Wholesale Florist

1526 Ranitotd St., PHILADELPHIA,

Bet. Market and CbeBtnnt Ste.

ALL CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON.

Telephone 3966 A.

miTOK i aUHKEL CO.,

WHOIESILE FLOBISTS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Manufacturors of Wire Dosigns.

457 Milwaukee St. MILWAUKEE, WIS.

'Phone Main 874. r. O. Boi 1"'

Headquarters in Western New York

FOB

ROSES, CARNATIONS

And all ktndt of Seasonable Flowers.

m ^^.i^H. WE

us

A

THIAL

WM. F. KASTING. wnoiesai.

481 Washington Street. Commission

ButfalorN. Y. Florist

Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies A WireDeslgns.

E. H. HUNT

Wholesale Cut Flowers

76-78 Wabash Ave , Chicago, III.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND, w^oles^^lb

CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

No. 67 Bromfleld St. and 18 Chapman Place, BOSTON. MASS.

CUT STRINGS, 8 feet long,

so Cents per String.

Shipped to any part of the country.

"^7". U- EXj31iIOT"T, - IBx-iglx-boix., Js/Lass.

McKELLAR & WINTERSON,

'Wholesale Comtnissioit Jobbers

In Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturers of Wire Work.

45, 47, 49 WABASH AVENUE, ■ - CHICACO, ILL

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Name* mat Varletlu

A., Bbautt, fancy— special.

" extra

No.l

" CuUb & ordinary

Bride

Bridesmaid

1 Hoste

2 Jacqueminot

M K- A. Victoria

e La France,

flC Mermet

I Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan,

NlphetoB

Papa Gentler

Perle

Souv. de Wootton

ORCHIDS— Cattleyaa

Cypripedlums

Dendrobium formosum..

" others

f Inf'r grades, all colors.
M ( White .

e Standard I

O VABIBTIBSj

•5 (The higbea. } ^'"'
«B grades of 1 Jjed . „
C9 standard var) [ Yel.&Var.

I, Novelties

Adiantom

asparaoub

Callas

CBRYsANTHEMrMsordin'y
Chbybanthemumb, fancy.

Hyacinths

Lilies

Lily jf the Valley

BfIignonette— ordinary —
" fancy

N ARCI8SD8

&HILAX

Violets

Violets — special

iO.OU— tS.Ui
M.OC— 3,5.0(1
15. 00-2.1, Ui
5.00- 8.0(>
4.00— 7.0(1
4.00- 7.00

Pink

Red

Yel.&Var.
White,,,,
Pink

ChlUEO

Dec, 6 '99

5.00— 8,0(1
6.00- 8,00

1,00

4.00— 6.0C

3.00— e.m

40,00-60,011
10.00-30.0(1
16.00—18.01
8.00—12.5(1
6.0O— 10.0('
6,00—10,0(1

6.00-10.00

4.00— 8.00
4.00— 8,00

1.00- 1,50
2.00— 3.0(
2.00— 3.00
2.00— 3.00
2.00- 3,0(1
4,00- 6,01
4.00— 6.00
4.0O— 6.00
4,00— 6,00

"ji— i'.oi;

40.00—51.00
8.00—12.00
8.00-13,.5ri

16,00-25 00
3.00— 4.0(1

12.00— 15. 0(!
4.00- 5.0(
2.00— 4,00

2;66- 3M

12,00— 16, (K)

.60- .75

!,0r— 1,50

St. Louli

Nov.27,'99

CInclnoatI

Dec.,6. '9«

tl.OO-
i)5.00-

1.00-
2.00-
2 00-
2.00-
2,00-

6,00-
15.00-
3.(0-

1.61
3.0(
3.((i
3.0
3.(11'

i.a

4.01
4.0(
4.00

i.bii

75.0

■12!5I
•35.01'
■ 4.00

4.00- 5.00

3,00-
12,5'1-
1.00-
2.00-

4.00
18.01
1,60

2.50

Milwaukee

Dec 4,'99

■60.00
40,00

5.00— 8.01
5.00— 8.00

6.00-10.0(1

3.00- 6,00

,— 61.0(
.-25.00

2.00- 2 6
3 00— 2 61
2.00- 2.60

i'.m— h'.in'

4.00- 6,0'
4.00- 6,0(
4.00- 6,(0

i.m— i.h<

,,,.-50.00
....-16.0(

'.'.'.'.-2a.m

3,00— 4,00

4,66- 5.'66

3,00- 4.0(
12,00-15.00
....- 1.00
..,.- 1.60|

35 00—35.01
16.00—20.10
12.00—15.01
6.00- 8.0O
4,00— 7,01
6,00— 7,00

5,00— 8.00

6'.66— 8!66
iioo- i'Mi

(0,00-50,01
35.00-36,00
15 00— 20,0(
6. 00—12.00
6.00—10.01
6,00-10,00

6.00—10,0(1

8!66-i2!6(.
4!66- 8!66

60- 3.
50- 2,
50— 2
60— 2,
,5'J— 2.
,00— 3.
,01— 3.
,L0— 3.
,00— 3.

!!!— i'

1.00-75,
...-12.

,— 3,
,— 4

..,-16,
'.'.'.— 1

Pittsburg

Dec, 7, '99

15.00—311.00

s'.Ofl- 8!6o
3,00— 8.00
3,00— 6.00

3.00— 8,00
3.00— 8.00
2.00— 6. CO

2,00- 6.00
3.00— 8,0(1
3J.00-3O,0O
..—16.00

,50— 2.01
60- 3.01
,60- 2.01
.60- 3.00
.25- 3.0(
: 25— 3,00
;,50— 3 6(
1,25— 3,10

!76- i'.a

1,00—50,00

'66— 12'. 01

00-25. (K
OU- 4,00
,00-25,01
00— 4,(»
00- 3,00
00— 5,0:

,00— 4. a

,..-15.10
,00— 1.26

.60— 2.00

Toronto

Dec. 6, '99

1,00- 2.00
2.(0- 3.00
2. Oil— 3 00
2.00- 3.00
2.i0— 3.00
3.00- 4.00
3.00- 4.00
3.(0— 4.00
3.00— 4.00
3.00- 4.00
1.(0— 2.00

30.00—50.00
6,00—10.00
,.,,— 3.00

10.00-16.00

8 00-
3.00-

12. .-yl
6.00

1.00- 1,50

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see our Correspondence OolnmnB.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

WHOLESALE

FLORIST

1322 Pine Street,
ST. LOUIS, MO.

C. A. KUEHJ*},

WHOLESALE FLORIST.

1122 Pine St., St. Loiiis, Mo.

A COMPLETE LINE OF WIRE DESIO.NS.

.itinTlon the Florlets' Bxckans« wken wrltlnff.

■^Ve are tlie Distributing Aseiits of the Larjjest, Best aud Most
Reliable Growers in tliis vicinity.

Am. Beauties,

Roses,

Carnations,

Violets,

Valley,

Romans, g^^ ^^^^^^ gt.

Paper Whites, FLORIiTS' SUPPLIES,

Plumosa,

Sprengerl,

Smilax,

Calax, Ferns,

Wild Smilax,

Cape Flowers,

Immortelles.

BASSETT & WASHBURN,

Wboletale Dealers and Growera of

CUT FLOWERS

7S WABASH Ave, CHICAOO, ILL.
* Graonhoutet at Hlnidilt, III.
L, D. Thone at CailcaKq, Main 223,

L. D. 'Phone at Hinsdale, No. 10.

KENHIGOTT BROS. GQMPMY,

Wholesale Cnt Flowers

42 and 44 E. Randolph Stretl,

CHICAGO, ILL.

WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY.

WIETOR BROTHERS.

BUOOBBBOBB TO

ROQBRS PARK FLORAL CO.,

Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers

OFFIOX AJTD BAJJBBOOH,

61 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO.

Headquarters for AMERICAN BEAUTIES,

MMIUOB tIM FlorlflU' Uxebanx. when WTlUng,

REINBERC BROS.,

Wholesale Growers,

ROSES and CARNATIONS

In all leading varieties. Write for prices.

REINBERC BROS.,

51 WabaHh Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.
Mention th» Florlita' Exehanga when writing.

E. G. HILL & CO.
Wholesale Florists

RICHMOND, INDIANA.

Mpntlon th^ morlBti' Bzcbanr^ whf^n writing.

WK (leal in all Orcbld growing SupplieB : PlautM,
Pans, BnHketN, Peat, Special Ferill-
izpT and niauiial of Culture. Circulars sent on
reqiieBt- willowmead Gardens, East Orange, N.J.
Mpntlon thg Flon»t«' Elxchangp when writing.

1000

POIHSETTIII BLOOmS

FOR SALE.

12 to 15 inches in diameter,

$28.00 per hundred.

Cash with Order.

Prices of Stock Plants on application.

EUGENE MURRAY, Jersey City, N.J.

IC^i Jewett Street.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

FRIIGT HOT SPIILfll

In large or small quantities.

Orders booked for Thanksgiving
and Xmas.

Stock plants of Globy of Pacific,
Mrs. O. P, Basbett, Pink Ivort, Hflfn

Rl.OODGOOD, GEOHGIENNE BRAMHALL,

Indiana, Bonnaffun, W. R. Smith.

at 75 cts. per doz, ; $5,1.0 per 100,

Satlsfactiou Guaranteed. Cash With Order.

GEO. MILLER, Kewark, Ohio.

Mention the Florlsti' Exchange when wTitlng,

1236

Thb FLORISTS' Exchange.

Boston.

The Thanksgiving Market.

Busini'ss the past week lius beeu
very good and evervoiie appears satis-
fled". .Ml stocks were cleaned up at good
prices on Monday and Tuesday, thus
leaving the market in flue condition for
Wednpddav's supply, which was very
good, excei>t in violets. Ro-ses were plen-
tiful and, as a rule, of good quality, the
demand being principally for colored
ones. This also holds true as regards
c:irnatlous. chrysanthemums, etc. Beauty
lirought $2.j to if-lO a 100, and a lew
specials weut higher. Meteor did well
at f 2 to $8; Bridesmaid sold at $3 to
$12.50. Good Kaiserin brought about
equal prices as Bridesmaid, but Bride
were a trifle lower. Carnot were very
short and finest grades easily made .f 10
a 100, with smaller ones at .|4, $8 and
$12.50.

There were few really good chrysan-
themums to be had, though there was a
big supply of poor ones. Fancy Murdock
brought $2 a dozen, and special Western
King went as high as $3 a dozen, but
were in limited supply. Bonnaffon were
fairly plentiful and did well at $Q to
$12.50. The prices on cheaper grades
varied a great deal, being based on the
salesman's ability.

Carnations were most benefited by the
increased demand of any of tlie flowers.
Good ouesot almost any variety brought
$2.50 and $3 a 100, and fancies made
$4. John Foote had a fine lot of .Joost,
on Wednesday, for which he ejisily ob-
tained $5. The supply of carnations was
entirely cleaned up on Wednesday, aud
few, if any, were to be obt.-iined at any
price on Thanksgiving Day.

Valley was pleutilul at usual prices,
while Paper Whites aud Koman hya-
cinths weri' in large supply at $2 and
$2.50. Stevia was also plentiful, as was
mignonette, at $2 to $4.
%The retail stores e.\perieuced a very
good trade, which speaks well of the
Winter season. Among the plants offered
were noted azaleas and poinsettias, usu-
ally brought in at Christmas, which,
though not very fine, sold well as novel-
ties for this season. Besides these there
were quantities of such plants as cycla-
men, primulas, pans of Romans, stevia,
solanuras, and a plentiful supply of Be-
gcmia Gloire de Lorraine.
The Market.

This week the demand has n; t
been as brisk, and some stock goes slowly
when compared with the lively scenes
enacted a week ago to-day (Wednesday),
when buyers hustled around for stock;
almost regardless of price, I might say.

American Beauty are not over plenti-
ful, and maintain about the same price
as quoted for last week. Carnot and
Kaiserin are becoming scarce ; there is a
fine demand for first quality and good
prices are realized for such stock. Bride
and Bridesmaid are in good supply and
prices are a trifle lower than last week.

Carnations, which took such a decided
jump in prices last week, have fallen to
somewhere near their level before the
manufactured scarcity of last Monday
and Tuesday became apparent.

Good chrysanthemums are about done
for, though there are a few late ones to
be had of fairly good quality. Although
there were probably more growers rais-
ing these for the Boston .Market this sea-
son than in the past, all seem to be well
satisfied with results; some, of course,
to a greater degree than others.

Violets are a- little more plentiful, but
there is a brisk market for good quality,
and at a price of $1.25 to $1.50 a 100,
which has not been satisfied for a long
time. Valley and other bulbous stock
are in good supply and do well. Sweet
peas, which are usually considered early
it brought in flower for Christmas, were
seen at the market on Saturday, grown
by Carl J. Dane, and were of the Blanche
Ferry variety. H. N. Eaton has had
lilies of very good quafity in for nearly
three weeks, and is now averaging 20
dozen a day; this is another flower
formerly considered early at Christmas;
the finer grade now make $1.50 a dozen.
.Stevia in bunches at 25c. is plentiful, as
are nasturtiums and pansies in small
liunches.
A Weildlnf; Anniversary.

A rather uni<pie card of invitation,
upon which appears a poetic inspi-
ration of our renowned Begonia Gloire
de Lorraine grower, has been issued by

William W. Edgar, of Waverly, for the
fifth anniversary of the wedding of Mr.
and Mrs. Edgar, on Tuesday, December
12. Following are the verses:

Come out on the trolley car,
The Fltchbarish, or the Maine,

And when you get to Waverley
You'll see the sweet Lorraine.

We'll take a look about the place.

Then have a little lunch :
And ooce again we'll toast ourselves

With the famous Pansv Punch.

Massachusetts Horticultural Society.

The postponed exhibition of children's
herbariums was held on Friday and Sat-
urday, December 1 and 2. The steady
improvement in these shows has contin-
ued and this year's is probably the best
of its kind, fheexhibitscomprised seven
classes, viz., flowering plants, grasses,
sedges, ferns, sprays of leaves of native
trees and shrubs, mosses and lichens, aud
each specimen was tastefully mounted
on paper after having been dried and
pressed.

The society held an jadjourned meeting
on Saturday last, at", which Mr. W. J.
Stewart, chairman of the committee for
establishing prizes, presented the sched-
ule for the year 1000.

Messrs. J. W. Manning and W. H.
Heustis, chairmen respeciively of the com-
mittees on Howers and on vegetables,
made theirannual reports, aud the cli.iir-
men of the other committees were given
two weeks further time in which to pre-
sent theirs.

John Mutch, gardener to James E.
Rothwell, Esq., showed the following
orchids at the hall on .Saturday: Cyp-
ripedium Leeannm, a hybrid between
C. insigue and C. Spicerianum: Cyprlpe-
dium Alcides, another hybrid of C. insigne,
this time with C. hirsuti-simum; and a
handsome plant of Odontoglossum

crispum.

F. J. .\.

St. Paul.

Thanksgiving Trade.

The first cold weather and the first
snow of the season came together Sun-
day, December 3. Previous to that we
had had a long and very pleasant Indian
Summer.

Good stock has been scarce and whole-
sale prices higher than for several .years.

Thanksgiving trade was very good,
and stock of all kinds was well cleaned
out. Retail oriceswereas follows: Roses,
$1.50 per dozen, with a few extra nice
onesat$2; Beaut.y,$4 to$G; carnations,
75e. to $1; chrysanthemums, $2 to $3;
violets, $3 per 100; Romans and Paper
Whites. 50e. to 75c. per dozen. Roses
and carnations were in greatest call,
with the supply short of the demand.
Chrysanthemums were abundant and
sold well. Violets very scarce and high
priced. Growers who were fortunate in
having a good cut received good big
prices for their crop, which in a measure
offset the high prices of coal.

The Queen of Autumn has now de-
parted, and but few scattered specimens
of the mighty race now remain. The
chryManthemum season, as a whole, has
been a very protfiable one, both for the
grower and retailer. Prices have been
well maintained and, while stock has not
been up to the high average of former
years, it has all sold and at good prices,
too.

Carnations have been very backward
and have not yet produced a full crop
this season. There are plenty of buds in
sight and with weather at ail favorable
there should be a fine cut for Cliristraas.

Holiday Indications.

From present early indications the
holiday trade will be the best ever
known. The larger stores are putting
'>n their annual holiday attire of green,
and dealers in that article will find ready
sale for all their goods. The first holl.y
in this market is very choice, well berried
stock, and meets with ready sale. While
there is an apparent over-supply of bou-
quet green at present the next two weeks
will see an enormous sale in this line,
and all stockswill be nearly cleaned out
by Christmas.

Wild smilax has beeu used here quite
freely this FafI and is becoming very
popular for all swell decorations.
Tile Society p( Minnesota Florists.

This society has flourished with
varying degrees of success for 10 or 12
years past, and seems no w to be as nearly
dead as possible. Veritas. "

Grand Rapids.

A Spirited Thanksgiving Market.

Our beautiful April weather is at
an end and we are thankful to-day's
blizzard did not strike us last week, as
we thus escaped the necessity of wrap-
ping plants and other extra precautions
in delivering. Thanksgiving trade this
year waslittleinferiortoChristmas trade
of last. Everything sold out close, par-
ticularly roses and carnations, of which
there was not near enough to go round.
Prices on previous similai* holidays were
never as iiigh as on this occasion. Roses
at the stores sold for $1.25 per dozen;
Beauty, $2 to $.3 per dozen; carnations,
3oc. to 50c. The demand locally for vio-
lets was light, the price ranging from
20c. to 30c. per dozen; outside demand,
however, was in excess of supply, at $2
to $2.50 per 100, wholesale. Chrysan-
themums at Smith's went at from $1 to
$2 per dozen ; he had a heavy stock of
fine ones and made a specialty of them
at $2 to clean them out, and he did.
Cunningham got as high as .$3 per dozen
for his best chr.ysantliemums, and when
asked if i>lants or cut flowers sold best,
replied: "Don't know, sold out every
plant and cut flower we had, and could
have sold more if we had had them."
The Floral Co. and Renwick sing to the
same^refrain.both being more than satis-
fled with their prosperity business. In
mone.v value (increased capacity taken
into account) this year's increase is 40
to 50 per cent. At the greenhouses much
the same conditions prevailed.

Freylinu & Mendalls sold their chrys-
anthemums straight for$l; roses, 7.5c.
to $1 ; carnations, 35c. to 50c. per dozen.

Crabb & Hunter realized about the
same prices as tlie stores, except their
carnations, which were graded to bring
35c., 50c. and 75c. per dozen, and every
flower sold. It Christmas is to be better
than Thanksgiving, with its stock of
chrysanthemums to draw from, what
on earth are we going to do tor flowers •>

An Kiaborate Funeral Piece.

The accidental shooting and death
of Gen. I. C. .Smith, a pojiular public spir-
ited citizen, called out a lavish displa.v of
Honcrs the day preceding Thanksgiving.
The funeral was held at .St. Mark's
Church. Crabb & Hunter having charge
of the decorations. B.y far the most
elaborate and jirtistic piece, made by T.
R. Renwick & Co., was sent in b.y the
Masonic IjOdge, of whicli the General was
a member. It was about G feet high,
coming to a point and widening out at
tlie base to 3i/ax2 feet. An American flag
was caught from the higliest point and
its folds Fell gracefull.y to each side; two
army swords were crossed near their
points, while just below their intersec-
tion was a crescent of violets; and di-
rectly below this again a Masonic em-
blem, the circular center of which pro-
jected several inches, and was of Modesto
chrysanthemums; the intersecting bars
crossed at the corners beyond the circu-
lar disk were of violets, the base being
done in chrysanthemums and roses.

The next meeting of the Florists' Club
will be held at the Eagle Hotel on Tues-
day, December 19. G. F. C'R.tBB.

Knoxville, Tenn,

The chr.vsanthemum season is virtually
over and the florists are very well satis-
fled with the result, stock having been
well cleaned up. There was a very no-
ticeable tailing off in the sale of pot
plants— ladies claim these require too
much care, and prefer cut blooms. Prices
have ruled from $1 to $4 per dozen.

The florists are verj' busy getting read.y
for the Christmas rush. Twice as many
bulbs will be forced here 1;his season. >Sb
far no disease has appeared among the
Lilium Harrisii.

Charles Baum held his show of chrys-
anthemums at his store on the inth and
three following days. In his collection
the following were very noticeable, tlie
flowers being well flnished: Robinson,
Ivory, Mrs. Weeks, Frank Hardy, Golden
Wedding, Major Bonnaffon, Sunstone,
Mrs. J. G. Glessuer, Morel, Glory of the
Pacific, Mrs. Perrin, Pres. Smith, .\utumn
Glow and Mrs. Murdock. At the death
of a prominent society woman a week
ago, four wagon loads of set pieces and
flat bouquets were sent to the house.

H. Y.

Oceanic, N. J.

The Monmouth County Horticultural
Society held its regular meeting Frida.v,
December l,in the Red Man's Hall, Presi-
dent Kettel in the chair. James Roe was
nominated for active membership. The
principal business of the evening was
the installation of the officers, which was
conducted by Robert .Murphy and R.
Milican, in a very able manner. The
olficers are as follows: H. A. Kettel,
president; O. Mcintosh, vice-president;
N. Butterbach, recording secretary;
George Kuhn, flnancial secretarj', and
W. ICennedy, treasurer, an office which
the latter has fliled since the society was
started. The president appointed the
different committeesfortheensuing year.
This was followed b.y short talks by
President H. A. Kettel, N. Butterbach,
Robt. Murphy, W. Kennedy and R. Mili-
can. Mr. Milican exhibited Begonia
Gloire de Lorraine, which received special
mention. N. Butterbach'sexhibit compos-
ed Gold Nugget and a yellow seedling
originated by John N.May, which scored
90 points. B.

f*diifi« * f" HANDLING COLLECTIONS

everywhere! FoR SECURING REPORTS. . . .

FOR INFOBMATION WKITK

THE NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE,
C. S. LODER, Sec'y, 271 Broadway. New York.

Mention th* Florlflta' KTfhanep wh*»n wrltlnK.

CANE STAKES!

I can furnish one million Cane Stakes,
from 4 to 7 feet long. Make offers

on quantity wanted

I can sell Carnadon Flowers, Wlio
will supply theui. and at what price?

C. S. XAITy Bruns-wick, Ga.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

mmw WIDE

Perfectly straight, cut 9 or 13 inches.
No. 24, In 12 lb. boxes, Wl.lO,

H. F. LITTLEFIELD, Worcester, Mass.

Mpntlnn the Florlats' Exchange when wrltlng-

pOMBINING the
^ qualltieB of an
absolute insect exter-
minator with those of
a vigorouB fertiUzen
Recommended and In
nee by the foremoBt
florists and nareerymeD
<Q the land. For Sale at
the Seed Stores.

ROSE MFG. CO.,
Niagara Falls, New York

Exchange wtien wrltlDg.

Mention the Florlsta'

GEORGE RIPPERGER,

SHEEP MANURE

I have DOW on hand a largo ooantltT of
Al SHEEP MANURE. CF'Sena for Price

List and Sample

Beat Fertilizer for Top Dresalns.

?rc?;t;.°L«'ntri't'*- long isund city.

a«utiuii tn» Klunsts Excnaoge wHen writing.

BONE MEAL

MADE FOR MY ONE USE AND
FOB OTHER FLORISTS' WHO
ARE LOOKING FOR SOME-
THING GOOD. TRY A BAG NOW.

ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa

MentloD the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

SHEEP MANURE

Cleaned and prepared expreaflly for floriHta nae.

\ou will find It the genuine article. For reference

to Its being flrst-claea. I refer you to Henry F. MIchelL

1018 Market Street. Philadelphia, Pa. Trial hagB of 150

lbs., $2.50; per ton, $25 00. H ton at ton rate.

Cash With Obdkb.

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

(OI2 Ontario St., PHILA., PA.

Uentlon tke FlorlsU' Bxcbanre whea wrltlns.

TIIIIIIIIIIO-WigiE

nn snop ™'— '~ wf

UlL UUIll PLANTS. DOGS. GHIGKS II L

WW ITS eowEiiii

AIL SEEDSMEN
KEEP IT.

December '■). 1899

The Pl-orists* Exchange.

1237

BOSTON FLORIST LETTER GO.

Mannfacturers of FLORISTS' LKTTERS.

DImenBlons of
this box. 22 IQ.
long by IS Id.
wide and 12 In.
hfgb.2eectloDB.

EDWHBDSyOGKEB<

Tkl* wooden box nlcel; ftalni'd and Tnrnlnhcd,
18xSOxl3 mude In two Mei-tloiif>, one tor euoh mIzc
letter, Klven aivav with HrHt order of i>OM letterx.

Block Letters, i}^ or 2 Inch elze, per 100, $2.00.
Script Letters, »4 00. ,_^~ :

Fastener witb each letter or word.
Used by leading florists everywbere and for sale by
all wbolesale florTste and supply dealers.

N. F. McCarthy, Treas. & Manager,

ISQreenSt. BOSTON, MASS. SiHawlej'st.
Meption the F^o^|gta' Exchange when writing.

Write for Particulars ot

TEMPERER

Fob Wakmtng Stbinging Watkr, to
HENRY W. GIBBONS, 136 Liberty St.. New Yorlc. N.Y.

Complete Catalogues, 4 cents.
Mention the Florlgta' Elxchange when writing.

COT FLOWEB BOIES

Three awards for superiority.
Send for illustrated list . . .

Manafactnren.
i t6 & IS N. 5th SI.
I Philadelphia. Pa.
Mention tba FiorlBta' ExcliaJiKa whfrn writing.

SOMETHING NEW

Round Green Stakes, 12 In. long, for Hyacinths,
Tulips, plants, etc., etc. Just what you want. They
are neat, save time and will help sell your plants; the
low price will Insure a larg'^ sale among the trade.
Introduced by and can be obtained only from ua.

Prices, per 250, 60 ct8. ; perSOO, H.lO; per 1000, $2.00.

H. Q. FAUST & CO., Phlla., Pa.

M and 66 FRONT STREET.
Mention the Florlete' Exchange when writing.

STANDARD FLOWER ROTS

Pmar Ou«i.iTr. Crbam coiom.
IK In., i»r 1000. .12 40 I 8K in., per 1000, 1 4 «S
2 In., " .. 2 76 I 4 in., " 1 20

2»t in.. " .. S 3S » in.. " 10 80

8 in., " .. 4 70 I « in, " 18 M

Packares extra.

C. HENNECKE CO.'""^^'}^.''"

Mention the Florists' Exchange whfn writing.

u.. GARLAND'S

Cast Iron Gutter

and Stop Rebuilding.

Write for Circular.

GEO. M. GARLAND, Desplaines, III.

Mention tli« yiftrlwt.' 1CT«*haag# whap wrltlaa.

SAN .JOSE 8CAI.E, CCRI. LEAF, and

otber orchard and garden prsta can atisolutely he con-
trolled by using

" IJ. S. STANDARD "

Caustic Potash

Whale Oil Soap

A positive Inaecticlde and Fertilizer. Recom-
meoded by Entomologists, and a guaranteed article.
Send for circular and price list.

MANUFAOTITRKD ONLT RT

W. H. OWEN, - Catawba Island, 0.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

"NIGOMITE

fj

(patent)

Vapor Insecticide

POWDER.

No labor required. Harmless to
bloom and foliage. A certain killer of

RED SPIDER, CREEN FLY

and all other Insect Pests.

Ask Your Seedsman For It.

The Tobacco Warehousing &. Trading Co

LOUISVILLE. KY.

■i—ttoa tne Florists' uxcnance wnon wrlUBS.

FOR MAILING

PLANTS -«> CUT FLOWERS

$5

The Dayton Paper Novelty Co.,

DAYTON, OHIO.

Msntlon the Florists' Bxohsjig^ wben writing.

Makes You a Member of the

SOCIETY OF

AMERICAN FLORISTS

THE LARGEST ASSOCIATION OF EXPERT
HORTICULTURISTS IN THE WORLD.

Supplies at wholesale rates through the Co-
operative Purchase Department.
Free registration of new plant introductions.
Dues after tirst year..,, $3.00 annually.
Life membership 30.00

Next Convention. New York City, August,
1900. Writ* to Secretary,

WM I STFWART *' Bromfleld St.,
TTJTl. J. O I L, TY niV I , BOSTON, MASS.
Mention tbe Florists' Exchange when writing.

INDIAN GARDENING...

Published Weekly at Calcotta, India.

The only horticultural Journal in the East. Edited by
H. St. John Jackson. F. R. H. S.

Indian GardentuK circulates throughout India,
BannahandCeyIon,andaaanadTerll8lnt{inedlDni
the enterprising Heedsnien of the United S^tates
will find ft Invaluable.

Subscription: Ha. 20yearly, In advance. Including post-
age. Advertising rates on application toJ.KEYMER
& CO., 1 Whltefrlars Street, London, E. C, England.
Mention the Florlgta' Exchange when writing.

Best Metliods of

HEgTimi BBEEPODSES

Being a collection of thirteen leading essays, selected
from a large number submitted In competition. Each
essay Is accompanied by diagrams illustrating the
system advocated.

Price lo Florists' Exchange Subscribers, 10 Cts.

Send for a copy at once. Tou will And It very useful.
Addbsbs

THE FLORISTS' EXCHiNGE. ' ^L^VoXJ-

JJeutscKe Qartnei^ituiK^

Largest Circulation of any German
Horticultural Publication.

Subscribers and Correapondente In every part of the
world. Profusely Illustrated and practical articles
covering the whole field of gardening give the most
trustworthy and quickest rep'>rts about all progress In
horticulture In Europenn ana other countries.

As an Advertising Medium It offers the best facilities
for opening foreign business relations.

Published Weekly. Subscription price $3 00 per year,
mailed free to all countries. Sample copies free.

Tudwit^T^oIIer-Trfurh

"'■^■- — > • ^te^ai^ (AliEMAQNE)
Mention tho Florists' Bxchangs wksp writing.

Nnrserymen, Seedsmen and Florists

Wishing to do business with
Buropo should send lor the

"HORTICULTURAL
....ADVERTISER"

This Is tlie British Trade Paper, be-
ing read weekly by all Horticultural
traders ; It Is also taken by over 1000
of the best Continental houses. An-
nual subscription to cover cost of
postage, 75 cents. Address

EDITORS OF THE " H. A."

Chllwell Nurseries, NOTTS, ENGLAND,
Ifantion tha Florlgta' Szokanff* wkaa wrttlttff.

FLORISTS'

WIRE
DESIGNS.

REED & KELLER,

1Z2W. 25th St., New York.

Mention tbe Florists' Exchange when wrltlnx

IMPORTERS

.\ND DEALKK.-t IN

SUPPLIES

HOW TO GROW CHRYSANTHEMUMS

82 pages, well illustrated. A practical compilation of matter contributed by many of the
leading experts of the day. By far the best work on this subject ever written. It contains
instructions for each month in the year, also Chapters on Training, Diseases, Seed Saving, etc.

01SrXj~5r 25 CEHSTTS.
Published by AMERICAN QARDENINQ, 136 Liberty Street, New York.

Mention tbe PlorlsU' ExchanffQ when writing.

E5TABUSHED
1606

ENIL

SUCC.™ H5TEFFEHS.
""STEffEllSBROi

llaatloB tkra Vlotlata^ Hiahaina whaa wiltlBK.

LONG'S

Announcement Cards
and Folders

FOR CHRISTMAS TRADE.

Three Floral Designed Arrangements, in Variations :

POINSETTIAS in Natural Colors,

ROSES in a Paneled Cluster.

Handsome CHILD'S FACE and PANSIES.

These are Artistic, Beautiful and so taking that seeing them means wanting them.
KEADT Now. Six samples priced. 8 cents In stamps.

Mention thiB paper.

DANIEL B. LONG, Publisher, Buffalo,

ICMktloD tta* FlorUta' Bxebanc* wb«n wrltlns.

N. Y.

NOW READY FOR DELIVERY.

.THE.

J^ORISTS'

BY
WM. SCOTT

]M[ANUAL i

IT la a whole library for
* commercial florists in
one volume, containing 20t)
comprehensive articles on
important tradeplants and
subjects, illustrated by 224
handsome half tone engrs-
vings, the articles arranged
alphabetically, eneyclopa"-
dia style. It is a complete
Reference Book for Com-
mercial Florists, written
by a thoroughly practical
man who is in dally touch
with every department ol
the bnsineHM.

Drir*f» (C E f\f\ by prepaid express or mail, to
nice, JJa.W, any polntintheU.S.orCanada.

FLORISTS* PUBLISHING CO.. Caxton Building. CHICAGO

Mention the inorl«tji' Exchange when wrillne

COMMERCIAL
VIOLET.

CULTURE

By B. T. GALLOWAY,

A Treatise

on the

Growing and

Marketing

of Violets for

Profit.

-9

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Chief of the Division of Vegetable Physiology and Pathology, U. S. Dept. of Agriculture.

The Work is Thoroughly Practical and Discusses Fully :

Varieties and their Origin.

Localities where the Crop is likely to Prove Profitable.
Requirements for Success.

Consttuctlon of Booses and Frames.
Manures and Fertilizers. Heating Houses and Frames.

Picking, Bunching and Marketing. Soils and their Preparation.

Propagation, Selection, Planting, Watering, Cleaning and Feeding.
Diseases and theit Treatment.

Insect Enemies and Methods of Combating Them.

Cost of Producing the Crop. Profits, Etc.
Including Working Drawings of Model Violet Houses;
Plans for Complete Heating Systems : Photographff
Showing Methods of Handling Soil, Preparing the
Beds, Bunching the Flowers. PackingforShipment, Etc-
Numerous Illustrations showing the character of the more important diseases are also given,

elegantly printed on lieavy woodcut paper, and

bound In flexible covers of royal purple clotb and

gold; 224 pages, small octavo. Price, postpaid, S1.50.

2 DUANE STREET,
NEW VORK.

Superbly Illustrated with upward of
60 plates, plans and diagrams, etc.

A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. & PUB. CO., Ltd,,

^g*- We can supply any book or magaziuv, uo matter wlwre puhlislwd. -§bS

1238

The F=i-orists* Exchmnge.

BRANCH
WAREHOVSl

WE8TS1PE
Jersey (mf,l< J

I^CTORY.
213-719

Wharton
•St.-

^ Lo>|6|suNdCiit.NY. Y^'

HOTHOUSE GLASS

All Sizes a Specialty.

C. S. WEBER & CO.

4 Desbrosses Street, New York.

Mention tbe FIortBtfl' BzcbanE« when writing.

MA STIC A

FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES.

Proven Boperlor to patty iuaaier to apply and Btays on.
Not affected by extremes of weather. Endorsed by
prominent florfets. Send for descriptive circular of
Mastlca and IMastIca Glazlns Machines.

F. 0. PIERCE C0./;'/«T»Vtrsril8wrork.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS!

Packed In small crates, easy to handle.

Price per crate
120 7 In. pote In crate, 14.20
60 8 " " S.OO

48 9 " •• 3.60

4810 " '• 4.80

2411 " *' S.60

2412 " " 4.80
1214 " " 4.80

616 " ' 4.50

Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price Uet
of Cylinders for Cut Flowera, Hanging Baskets, Lawn
Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off for casb with order.

HILFINGER BROS. POTTERY,

OR.... FORT EDWARD, N . Y.

AueusT RoLKSK ft Sons. New York Agents,

52 Dbt Stbkkt, Nkw Tokk Citt

Mention the I'*lorlsta' Exokan^e when writing.

SCOLI^AVS

Price per crate

15002 In

potfi In crate, 14.88
'• ■■ 5.35

1500 2^

6.00

1000 ir

5.00

800 3H

5.80

5004

" ■• 4.50

3205

4.51

1446

3.16

IMPROVED

I PUTTY BULB

J For Qlazine Saab. Etc.,

-ALSO THE—

PATENT PUNT SPBINKLER

For ule by yoar Beedaman
or f ent, poKpald, for 9l>0 0.

i

^^^B JOHN A. SCULLAT,

^t^^K^m 7^ & 70 Myrtle Ave.,
-^S^B^ BROOKLYN. - N. Y..
SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE.

Mention the Florist*' Exchange when wrltlofc.

1^0 crop can grow with=
out Potash. Every
blade of Grass, every grain of
Corn, all I'Vuits and \'ege-
tables must have it. If enough
is supplied you can count on a
full crop — if too little, the
growth will be "scrubby."

Send for our books ttllin;; all .iltniit composilKm i>l
feriili/ers best adapted for .^II crops. They cost yi,u
nothing.

GERMAN KALI WORKS, 93 Nassau Si.. New York.
Mention the Florlets' Exchange when wiitlDg.

0'%^^%^%^%^%^^%^^%^'%/%%^^^%/%%^%^/%^^/%/W%/%/%'V%/%0

Chicas:o.

Thauksgivins Traile.

The (lemaiKi for flowers was good:
iQ the case of roses aud carnations away
lie.vond supply. I'rices were well main-
tained right up to the last, and It is
pretty safe to say that even at the high
figures— .\merican Beauty long .stemmed,
,1fe per dozen; teas, $i to *10; carna-
tions, .f2 to l|(j— lots more could have
been sold had they been obtainable. This
is true of all grades. There was no salted
stock to speak of thi.s year.

The two important flowers being in so
short supply gave the last week of the
chrysanthemum season a big send off.
Everybody seemed to have had a good
supply to send in up to ^yednesday. .\n
enormous quantity was sold atadvanced
prices; extra flue stock easily brought
from $3 to $.3.,")0 per dozen, with a small
proportion grading this quality; the
next grade, realizing .fl. 50 to .12. 50, being
most in evidence. All kinds of wounded
stock fetched 75c. to fl, and it was
about all disposed of.

While there may be some chrysanthe-
mums in the market till Christmas, the
glory of the season is departed, as from
Friday morning up to time of writing
the flowers are comparatively scarce.
.\ny good stock is still selling at Thanks-
giving figures.

\ iolets were the only flowers that did
not niaintainprices; onehousehad 8,000
left over out of 41.01)0 received. This
would not have occurred but for growers
sending in too many on Wednesday and
not enough on the two preceding days,
causing the wholesale men to ask .f 2 jwr
100 for choice stock — too high a price to
move them freely. Lots of stevia was in,
selling at $1.50 to .fliperlOO; poinset-
tias, f 3 per dozen; Romans and Taper
Whites, ,f2 to |;-t. Cattleyas, from the
East, brought fO to $7 per dozen;
spraj-B of otlierorchids,f 1 to. If 1.50 each;
C3'pripediums, .'S'1.75 jter dozen.

The prospects are good that prices will
continue, as the present week opened up
with short supplies.

Christmas is now the question, with a
better feeling that crops will be more
bountiful if we only get sun enough to
bring them forward.

First spell of Winter came December 4,
some snow and the thermometer at 10
degrees above zero.

Christinas greens are being offered now
at reduced prices; the indication.s are for
an over supply. Holly at first hands is
coming in freely; the talk is that extra
quality is none too plentiful. Common
stock is already <m Water street seeking
customers. There is good demand for
wild smilax.

Round About.

One of the large wholesale hou.ses
considered their Thanksgiving trade
nearly on a par with Christmas business,
and a prominent retailer had nearly
double the sales thisa.s against last year.

C. W. Johnson with his family, left for
the East on iVovember 1, to "sail from
New York on the 13th for hisold homein
England.

Nathan Smith & .Son's chrysanthe-
mum Xeno, a seedling of last year, w-as
in the market in considerahle quantities
the past week. It is a fine, incurved
pink, and sold at f 2 per dozen,

.Jolin Lang has some late chrysanthe-
mums of the Mrs, Peirce variety; it is a
very deep j'ellow and a gooii keeper.

The Chicago Carnation Co. has three
propagators at work preparing stock
for January orders already booked.

Mr. Smith, of Smith & "Fetters, Cleve-
land, O., was in town Monday.

Ess.

Buffalo.

The largest news item, on the surface
at least, is that of the first noticeable
snow of the season coming on Wedeusday
to the extent of 12 inches, accompanied
by sufficient wind to give it a wintry
effect. The mercury remained near to
freezing point. This approach of Winter
will heli> to form a more valid excuse for
the needed rise in prices so much talked
about. Flowers seem none too plentiful,
and business is moderate of extent, but
steady. Through Thanksgiving and last
week, generally, a good business was
reported.

.Notices arc out for for a club meeting
for Wednesday of this week, anent
arrangements regarding the February
meeting of the Carnation Society,

Vim.

Greenhouse Woodwork

Open-air-dried Cypress Lumber is more durable, and better suited to
Greenhou.se conditions, than kiln-dried stock. But you cannot get it from
those that are engaged in the business in a small way — even though their
entire business is confined to greenhouse material — for it takes a long time
for the lumber to thoroughly dry and this means an investment in lumber
that only those of large capital can make. The only way to have air. dried
lumber is to buy green lumber and hold it until it dries. Those that order
dry lumber from the producers of Cypress get kiln-dried stock. It is
cheaper for them to kiln-dry than to hold the stock long enough to season
it in the open air. We carry a large stock and fill all orders with open-air-
dried Cypress clear of knots, sap and all other defects.

>A/rite for Circulars
or Estimates.

lockland Lumber Co.

LOCKLAND, OHIO.

MentloB the Flortof Exchange when writing

THE FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOGIATION

Insarea 11,500,000 sq. ft. of glass an.l lias S(i, SOO.OO
Reserve Fund. For particulars address

JOHN G. ESLER, Secy. Saddle River, N.J.

Mention the FlorlBtp' Exchange when writing.

Erans InmoTeil ChalleDge

Roller bearing self-oIllng devise
automatic stop, solid link chain
makes the IMPROVED CHAL-
LENGE the most perfect appa-
ratus in the market.

Write for catalogue and prices
before placing your orders else-
where.

Quaker City Machine Co.,

RICUftlOND, IND.

Mention the Florists' Exchance when wrltlnic.

iiBSiiiiiBBIBBi

Mention the Flortgta' BxohaJige when wrlttny.

SUMMER IN WINTER

Bv Usins

Standard Greenhouse Boilers

One cent gets oar Catalogue.

GIBLIN & CO., - Utica, N. Y.

Uentlon the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

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I Nikoteen |

Iflpmi! Pdhki

I It Burns |

I The most convenient way of M

applying an insecticide ever yet g

devised. No pans required. No E

heating of irons. No trouble. E

g Cannot injure the most sensitive %

3 blooms. Very effective. g

3 Price, 60c. per box of 12 rolls. ^

% ALL DEALERS SELL IT. %

1 SKABCURA DIP CO., I

I ST. LOUIS. CHICAGO. I

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MARKETING TAG.

WATERPROOF,
I.INEN BACKED.

(Cut shows life alze.)

25 Carnations

....Orown by

F. A. BLAKE,

ROCHDALE, MASS.

Preserve your Identity on the stock you retail or aend Into market hy the uae of our Waterproof Shipping and

Marketing Tag. Beat Advertisement Out.

Price, 1000, S'J.OO: 2000. IS3.50I 3000, S4..'S0! .5000. SO.OO. With strings inserted

add SI. 00 per 1000. Casli witli order. Samples ou application.

THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, - - P. O. Box 1697, NEW YORK.

Lehman's Wagon Heaters

NO DANGER OF FIRE.

NO GASES TO INJURE PLANTS.

NO ODOR. NO SMOKE. NO DIRT.

Will protect Plants
from freezing; in
the coldest weath-
er at the cost of
one-half cent per
tiour.

Over 125 000 In actual use
every Winter by Florists, etc.

Send for Descriptive Circular and Price List.

LEHMAN BROS.,

MANUFACTURERS,

10 Bond Street, NEW YORK.

Mentloa tlM Floruits' Bxttauice wh«n vrttlss.

JAS. W. ERRINQER,

Ocn. Western Sales Agent,
297 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

1'

December B, 1899.

The F=i-orists* Exchknge.

1239

LORD ^ BURNHAM CO.'S

CYPRESS HOTBED SASH AND FRAMES.

Adipted for Vegetables, Violets, etc.

"The Best It
the Cheapest."

1 r f*'^'"'." ""-^h-.

Superior In every respect. Freight allowance covers freight to most points in Enstern
and Middle States. Send to New York Office for circular and price list. Send ,5 cts. postage
for latest catalogue of Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating. Send 4 cts. postage torcatalogue of
Patent Iron Greenhouse Construction. Estimates furnished tor Cypress Greenhouse material.

We Make Special Greenhouse PUTTY— Price on Application

NEW YORK office: GENERAL OFFICE AND WORKS '.

ST. JAMES BUILDING, B'WAY AND 26TH ST. IR.VINGTON-ON-HUOSON, N. Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

ORMSBY'S

n

MELROSE. MASS.

Mentlun ttils [laper.

GLASS I cfPliis

^-^ m-^ A m Km^ Km^ is much mircdurabutha

For Qreenhouses, Qraperies,
Hotbeds, Conservatories,

and all other purposes. Get otjb Fig-
tJBEs BEFOBE BuTiNa. Estimates freely
given.

N. COWEN'SSON,
392-94 W. Broadway, New York.

IF YOU WANT A

GOODSASH LIFT

For a Very Little Money Get

Holds Class
Firmly

See the Point «*"

I The Viin Reyper I*er-
j fei-t Clazine I'ointo are

( tbe best. No rights or
\ lefts. Box of luiOpuintB

75 cents, postpaid,
IIENKY A.DREEK.

711 thestnnl St., Phila.,Pa.

KxrhHne*- whf-n

J.

TH E

-NEW DEPARTURE"
''VENT)L(\TING f\PPLlf^NCE.^

For Deecrtptlve Catalogue Send to

D. CARMODY, EVANSVILLE, IND.

Mpntinn the Flnrlsta' Exchange whpn writing

CABLE AND PIPE

Ventilating System.

SOIL'MACHINES

in Large or Smalt Sizes.

SEND FOR CATALOGUE.

A. Q. WOLF I BRO., Dayton, 0.

THAN PINE.

»RESS

AND Of>feR BUILDING MATERIAL.

Send for our Illustrated BocK
"CYPRESS LUMBERAiflj Its USES."

Send i

SurSpevii&l 6reenhoustcfrcul»p.

THE^^T Sreari^ [umber (9.,

Uontlnn rho R*l(>rl8ta Rxf^lianrc

412 Tq 422
mWTHOEJNEAV.
CHICAGO, ILL,

Manrinn fh* PloristR* Exohanee when wrltlnir. '

Mention the Florlatg' Exchange when writing.

GLASS

FOR GREENHOUSES, GRAP-
ERIES, CONSERVATORIES,
AND HOTBEDS.

GLASS

VANHORNE, GRIFFEN & CO.,

French and American Glass, '^o™ greenwTcS^'st^''- NEW YORK.

Con. GREENWICH ST.
Mention the FIorlBta' Exchange when writing.

HOX - BEO . . .
CREENHOUSE .
VENXIl^ATOR .

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL.

GET OUR PRICES
BEFORE BUYING

GREENHOUSE GLASS!

MANUFAC-
TURED BY

SIAfHR^ & Sn\^ OFFICE, 406 W. 13TH STREET, NEW YORK.
. tfilVVUaJ l\ kiun^}, Factory Storerooms, Borough ot Queens. N.Y.

MentloM the Florlaf gxchange when wriuns

PAGE'S GREENHOUSE INDICATOR

Regulate the temperature in your greenhouses with our Electric Indicator. Placed
in your greenhouse it gives you warning if the temperature goes too high or
too low. May save its cost ten times over in a single night. Sold under a
guarantee to give perfect satisfaclion. Drop us a postal card lor full particulars.

THE PACE SEED CO., Greene, Chenango Co., N. Y.

Growers and Importers of Seeds. Bulbs and Plants.

Mention the FIorlBta* Ezchansro when writing

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypreas.

BEST GRADE*. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP.

I.DIETSCH&CO.sHEFV.VL«D"AVE.CHICIGO,iLL.

Mention the Florlata' Bxchange when writing.

INTERNATIONAL HEATER CO.

237 WATER ST., NEW YORK.
BOSTON, *7 UNION St. CHICAGO, 86 E. LAKE ST.

Si7A"r BOILERS Fo. GREENHOUSES

Over SO years' experience. Write for Catalogue.

Mention the Plorlets' Exchange when writing

liM

...HAS POSITIVELY NO EQUAL FOR...

STRENGTH, DURABILITY and NEATNESS.

Guaranteed for 10 years. Has a solid wheel and shaft cast In
one (malleable Iron). No sllppinff on Line Shaft as the case with
all others. Cataloj^uefree.

Mention thli paper.

.E. HIPPARD, Younestown. Ohio.

For STEAM

For HOT W^ATER

FOR

GREENHOUSE HEATING

OF ALL KINDS AND IN ANY CLIMATE.
For partloalars call on or address

DEAN BOILER CO., 73 Pearl St., BOSTON, MASS.

Mention the Florists' E:xclianffe when writing.

...THE...

Gorton Side Feed Boiler

SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR

GREENHOUSE HEATING.

VOU WANT THE BEST. WE HAVE IT.

Send for Ca'alogue and investigate for yourself

GORTON & LIDGERWOOD CO.,

96 Liberty Street, New York. ',';;;','i;™er

1240

The I=i-0Rists* Excht^nge.

Decembers, 1899

KestloB th« Florists'

Fresh Tobacco Steoc,

H.50 per bale of 300 lbs.
Fresh nillltrnck
MuHhi'ooiii Spawn,
I7.UII per 100 11)8.
Also choice Flower Sbbdb
and BoLBB.
Trade price Hat on appli-
cation.
W.C. BECKERT, Seedsman

Alleffbeny, I'a.
Exchange when writing.

VIOLETS, Slnele White Violets, clumps
from open ground, $5.00 per 100.

Princess of Wales, J6.0IJ per 100.
WINTER - TLOWERING FOKGET - ME-

NOT, »6.0tl per lUO.
PHOENIX RECLINATA, strong plants, trom

6 in. pots, $6.00 per doz.
DECTZIA LEMOINEI, from open ground,

JIO. miner 100. ,^

HARDY IVIES, 8troi:g plants, $?.0O per 100.

C.EISELE,llth&, Jefferson St8.,Phila., Pa.

tfentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing.

RED, PINK. PURPLE. LAVENDER,
BLUE, YELLOW

$1.25 PER POUND.

Cycas ■fVreatlis, Cycas Leaves, Moss Mrreattos, Immortelles.

CAPE FLOWERS

!S, Moss Mrreattos, immortelles.

Ne'M' 'y^liite Cape F'lo'uu'ers,

'lowers and Lea

Metal Wreaths, Wheat Sheaves, Baskets, Artificial Flowers and Leaves
and all Florists' Supplies.

404, 406. 408. 4iO. 4t2 East 34th Street NEW YORK CITY.

vlentfnn the FlArlBtn' ICichajlge when writing.

Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating

Horticultural Architecture and Building.

HITCHINGS&CO.

ESTABLISHED 1 844.

233 Mercer Street, New York.

FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS,

Nineteen Sizes.

Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus*

Rosehouses. Qreenhouses, Etc., of Irea

Frame Construction erected complete

or the Structural IronWork shipped

ready for Erection.

Iron Frame Benches with the

''Perfect Drainagfc Bench Tile"

for Slate Tops.

Send 4c- Postage for Illustrated Catalogue

Mention the Flortata' Exchange when wriUnK

REQUISITES ™? HOLIDAY TRADE

Examine Your Stock. Are You Prepared?

IMMORTELLES, in all colors.
Have you enough fo pj;- ^/V mas trade'.'
If not, order at on o„ ^^le

il!>

C4LAX LEAVES,

and green. These are new croi..
should have a supply always on hand.

BASKETS. Large handle baskets,
fitted with pans. Fill these with plants
for the holiday trade ; they are very
popular and will increase your busi.
ness.

CREPE PAPER POT

COVERS. Use these to put on
the plants in your store ; the decora-
tive effect is grand. They are good
sellers.

■WHEAT SHEAVES, our world-
renowned, of superior iiuality, have
no equal.

^^S ,AVENDER CORD, suitable to
use in bouquet work and for tying
violet boxes.

CVCAS LEAVES. These we make
a specialty ; fresh stock, all sizes.

VIOLET HAMPERS, in three
sizes. Try a sample order ; you will
want more, they take so well.

CELLULOID POT COVERS.

Unexcelled as to workmanship ; qual-
ity cannot be surpassed.

CYCAS WREATHS. We make
these up, in styles suitable to all
tastes ; you want a few on hand at
all limes.

LACE HANDKERCHIEFS,

for violet boxes. These, when once
used, will give such satisfaction that
you would not do without them.

AMERICAN BEAVTV

VASES (as per cut). These are a
grand substitute for glass, handsome
in appearance, done either in all silver,
white and gold, or any other color
preferred ; made in sizes 19, 25, 30, 36
and 40 inches high, with scalloped or
plain top.

If you want anything New and Up-to-Date in the Florists' Supply line, come to us.

ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE SENT TO THE TRADE ON APPLICATION.

H. BAYERSDORFER & CO.,

50, 52, 54, 56 North 4th Street,

PHILADELPHIA.

Mention paper.

TOBACCO STEMS AND DUST

Guaranteed Extra Strong and Fresh

STEMS, BAI^E^. 'JOO to 500 IbB ^l cts. per 100

■> UST, packed, 25, 50, lOO, 25j IIjb 2i4 eta. per lb.

Hole Aeeott JSyrncuNe Flower Pots.
Stone and Klbrr Flower Vases*
Rubber Ilone nnd l^ilaHs

U. uUTLLn RrCnSON, Newark, New Jersey.
lf«>ntlon th# Plor1<»T«' Rvrhnne* wh»T» writing

Hardy Cut Ferns, ~5c. pe"^
lUOu. Bouduet i;reen, first

quality, 5c. per Ih. Spbair-
luim Moss, 50c. peroarrel.
Christmas Trees In small

lots eold cheap.

All ordere by mall or die-
patch promptly attended to.

My contract In Chicago
Is broken.

THOMAS COLLINS.

Hinsdale, Mass.

M*ntlnn th« Florlsta' EIxchanK* wh*n writin*

FERN BALLS

For Spring Delivery
Must be Ordered Now.

VREDENBURC & CO.,

ROCHESTER. N. Y.

Mpntlon th<» FlorlstP* Gxrhane<' when wrltlnir

FRANK S. HINEY & CO.,

. . ARTIST5 . .

44 N. 4tli St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Horticultural Illustrating; in all known

proceB^ee. Catalogue Cover Designs, etc.

Mt-nrlnn tha Florltii' HtKehange wh«i writing.

ANNOUNCE.

HARDY ROSES,
BOX TREES,
SHRUBS,
TULIPS,
HYACINTHS.

Final Sales for this Season,

Tuesday and Friday, Dec. 12th and 15th,

An extra fine consignment of GLOXINIAS and

1000 Fine Plants of AZALEA INDICA Jn the very best varieties.

U.ntlon tb« FlorUiU' Exckance wb«n wrItlBC.

CLEARY <Sc CO., GO Vesey St., New York: City.

Jt'tf arc « strtiujht nhoot uiid aim to (/ roiv into n viyorous plant.

A WEEKLY MEDIUM OF INTERCHANGE FOR FLORISTS, NURSERYMEN, SEEDSMEN AND THE TRADE IN GENERAL.

VOL. XI. NO. 50.

NE^V YORK, DECEMBER 16. 1899.

ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR

TWO weeks ago we madi- a special offer of Paper White NarcisBue Grandiflora. When we
made the offer we had between thirty and forty thoutsaTJd bulbs. These were sold
out within a week, and we could have sold as many more if we had had them, ani
were not able to supply some orders that reached us later.

We Now Offer
a Surplus of

SINGLE EARLY TULIPS

FOR LATE AND EASTER FORCING,

And in order to move them rapidly and close out stocks remaining on hand before the first
of th,' year, we offer all the following varieties

AT ONLY $5.00 PER 1000 FOR CASH,

ProTlded not less ttian soo of any one kind and not less tlian looo
in all are ordered at any one time. None of the varietieB offered are worth lei^H
thaQ $'J.l>(> p.T thousaod, and moat of theui are higher-priced lilad«; but in order to move
them rapidly, we offer them at this esceedinKly low price for cash, as we are desirious of
olodlnK out immetiiateiy what we have ieft im hand. In order to get the varieties you want,
tienii us your orders qiilck. We offer at the above-named price the foilowinK sorts, viz.:

Alha Recalls, Bizarre Verdict, Brutus, Cardinal's Hal, Couleur
Ponceau. Crlnisnn KlnK. Due van TIioll. scarlet. Duchesse de Parma.
L,'Ininiaculee, Pax Alba, Princess Marianne, Racliel Rulscta, and
IVapen van Leiden.
When ordering, filease refer to this offer, as these prices are much /ess than regular rates.

We can aieo offer a few other varieties at the foiiowing exceedingly low prices, viz.:
Joost van Vondel. La Reine. St7 per 1000; Pottebakker .Scarlet. Staudard Boyal Silver,
White Swan. S8 00 per 1000; Keli;er8krooii. »9 00 per 1000: Proserpine and Rose Urls
de Lin, «I400 per 100 ALL COLORS, FINEST MIXED, $4.00 PER lOOO.
CIMPI F I ATF TIM IDC Bizarre. Byblooms, Golden Crown. Parrots, !S6 per 1000.
OinUUC l-n I C l Ul-irO Boston dOr. Oarwlns. *e.00 per lOOO.

nnilRI r TARI V Tin IPC OlortaSoUs, LadvOraudisun. LaCandeur. P.ennyRed,
UUUDI.E. cnni-l iUl.irO Queen Victoria. Rose Blanche. Yellow Rose, 1»T a lOOO.

Tournesol. red and yellow, Rex Rubrorum, S13.00 per 1000 ; Imperator Rubroruni,

»1500 per 1000. ALL COLORS, MIXED, $6.00 PEN I OOO.

FINEST NAMED HYACINTHS

We have to offer a fine lot of Glgantea,
Oertrade, Norma. Grand Dfaltre, Haruo
T4D Thnyll, Graudeur a MervelUe. Mme.
Van der Hoop, La I'eyrouae, Pleneman,
etc., S5.00 per 100.

VON SION NARCISSUS J^ve'^an
exceptionally fine li>t of extra quality bulbs,
S 16.00 per 1000; Mammoth double-nosed,
or top-root bulbs. S30.00 per 1000.

Both grades offered are exceptionally fine
stock, and are extra good value at the
prices named. Sampler Hent If dcHlreil.

SINGLE TRUMPET NARCISSUS

Princeps, Trumpet Ma.ior. and Single
Ton SloDB, IJitO per lOOO. Campernelle
Jonquil RngulosuB, S5.00 per 1000.

WE .\Ls(> n.4VE .\ fim; I.(IT OI'

<tPIR/rA For Easter Forclnar.
««ri n/^n Astllboldes Flarlbunda and
Compacta Multlflora. two best sorts, fine
strong clumps, 94 00 per 100.

When ordering refer to this offer, as these
prices are much less than regular rates.

F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N.Y.

ORD[IIS BOOK[D NOW

In order of receipt, for
Rooted Cuttings of ttie
Famous....

w.

"1,'uS„«'r CARNATIONS

FOR SPRING
DELIVERY.

COIfiraENCIPiG FBBRVARV ist, 1900.

Prices :

Tkbms:

Strictly Cash.

or C.O.D. from

UalcnovD

Parties.

Per dozen .
Per 100 . .
Per 1000 .
Per 5000 .
Per 10,000

. .$3
$14
Si 20
S500
$800

Tlie quoted prices are for THE TUADE
ONLY, and allorders must be from dealers.
Cuttings will be carefully packed under tbe
supervision and sent direct from tbe estab-
lishment of tiie originator and grower.

PETER FISHER, Ellis, Mass.

Address all correspondence and make all checks, money or
express orders payable to

124
Tremont St.,

BOSTON, MASS.

NOW AFLOAT

A VERY LARGE SHIPMENT OF

HARDY

HYBRID
PERPETUAL

ROSES

Cousistiug of the followinfj;- leading sorts. Just the thing for Easter trade as pot planto.
All selected stock. Low-budded, two-year-old.

NOTHING MORE SUITABLE FOR EASTER TRADE.

EASY OF CULTIVATION.
SELL READILY AT VERY PROFITABLE PRICES.

The great value of these budded roses lies in tlie fact that they produce better
flowers and make stroufj^er plants in a stiorter. period than those grown from
cuttinns, and the advantage is that having no soil on the roots and being dormant, thej
are tit little weight and can be sent cheai)ly by freight or express.

I»rice, your selection of kinds.

Bundle of 10 for $1.25; 100 for $10.00; 1000 for $90.00.

rame. Gabriel I^uizet— Extra pink.
Magna Charta— Pink, suffused carmine.
Illar8:aret Dickson— White, pale flesh

center.
Mrs. John r,aing:— Soft pink, extra.
Paul Neyroii- Heep rose, very large.
I»erle<lesBlaiiclies— White, fine flowe
Prince Camllle de Roban — Deep

velvety crini.son.
Ulrlcb Bruuner— Cherry red.

Alfred Colonib— Carmine crimson.
Capt. Cbristy— Delicate flesh, rosy center.
Duke of Edinburgh— Bright crimson.
Klsher Holmes— Brilliant crimson.
Gen. Jacqueminot — Briliant crimson.
Gen. DVashiniston— Bed, shadedcrimson
John Hopper— Bright rose, carmineceuter
La France — Silvery rose.
Stable Morrison— Flesh white.
Baroness Rothschild— -Light pink.

— w-y ^ - - , Fine plants, 12 to 15 in. from top of pot to

I nrnC W PflnPll/1I1^ ^-"" "^ '^"^' '''"■ I^"*^^- ""fafiy to shift to 4 and

r> iu. imiK. Htfong stockv, healthy plants,
worth .f jr. a 1 (n); . -urpricc till s. d<l S^15 a 100.

CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO.,

342 WEST 14th STREET, ll'rAK' N.Y. CITY.

Importers, Exporters and Growers' Agents ol SEEDS, BULBS and PLANTS.

THE COnnGE GBBDEHS

QUEENS,

N.Y.

Are Headquarters for Novelties and Standard Sorts of

Carnations
Geraniums

Cannas
Chrysanthemums

Dahlias

and other

FLORISTS-
SPECIALTIES

WE CARRY_

Not the cheapest but the best stock.

Not the largest number but the best selected list of varieties

We carry no trash in our stoclcs.

All useless varieties discarded and stock destroyed.

In buying from us you will get full value for your money.

Our Illustrated and Descriptive Trade List will be mailed you in January.
Meanwhile upon writing us you can get special quotations upon such stock as wo
have ready for immediate shipment. Before buying send for our list.

C. W. WARD, nanager.

Mention tbe FlorljU* Bxchanc* wh«n wrlUng.

1242

THB F=I-0RISTS' EXCHKNGl

1/2 COST!

porlOO 1000

Hyaclntlis. separate colore. ..$3.25 $30.00

Tulips, Donble, Sue mixed... 60 5 00

" l,a Candeur.. 60 5.00

Gloria Soli8.. 70 6,00

" " UucvanThol 60 6.00

" '* Tournesol,

red and yellow 1.80 12.00

per 100 1000 ■

Tallps.Dble. Tournesol, yerw$2.75 $25.00 ■

'■ Single, La Reine 80 7.60 ■

" '* Proserpine 1.60 |

" •' Rose Gris de Lin 1.40 ■

Crocus, separate colors 2.00 H

Lily of the Taller, case 2600, ■

$23.00; per 100, $9.75. ■

XMAS GREENS.

Holly $6.03 per case; 2 cases, <H.OO. I Prince's Pine per lOn lbs., 86 fO.

Wild Smilax per case, 14.60 and $6.00. | Needle Pines, Laurel, Mistletoe, Etc.

WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, 54 and 56 Dey St., New York.

Mention the PIofIbIb' Exchange when writlnic.

Bllltiirii SpeGial Offer

EXTRA LARGE CLITMPS

cp|pirA|J*POI'IM . . . .
OriR/CAl QOMptGTi MULTIFLORI

In origiDal bampers of about 180 clumps,

at $4.00 per ICO
Less quantities, at $4.50 per 100.

LILY OF THE VALLEY

Selected Hamburg Pips, per KKX), $10.
Case lots of 250O, for $23.76.
SEEDS OF

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI

$7 50 per 1000 seeds; SOcts. per 100 seeds.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS

$10,00 per 1000 seeds ; $1 25 per 100 seeds.
Less 10 percent, for Cash with Order.

AUGUST ROLKERXSONS,^r<IS^/olS:

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlne.

SURPLUS STOCK

OF

SOOO SODDii Gaiia Bools

in splendid condition. Will sell at following
luw price until sold:

H to 1)4 inches diameter, per 100 $S.50

'• " " perlOOO 20.00

Delivered* Express Charges Prepaid,
to Any United States Address.

Our Pack of New Crop

California Pampas Plumes

are now being cased. Tlie quality is excellent.
Early orders solicited.

First size, 24)^-35 inclies and over (3600 to

a case) per lOOO $12.60

Second size, 18-24 inches, (6000 to a case)

per 1000 7.60

F. O. B„1.08 Angeles,
In lots of les« than one case the price is 20 per
cent, additional.— Terms net Cash, sight draft
with bill of lading.— The cases are one marine
tons, 40 cubic leet, weighing, first size about
400 lbs., and second size 350 lbs. per case.

GERMAIN FRUIT CO.,

Seed Department. LoS AngeleS, Cal.

Mention the Florlyta' Exchange when writing.

^♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦^

We Are
Headquarters for

ROCKY FORD

I Cantaloupe Seed

We Solicit Your Orders.

BARTELDES & CO.,

DENVER, COL.

'WWWWWWW^^ ▼WVWV W W W

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlne.

TUBEROSES=The Pearl

Size, 4 to 6 inches circumference,

Per 1000, $6.50 Net.

Cash With Obdbb.

HULSEBOSGH BROS., Englewood, N. J.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

0900G0Ce9e0O0990QdGG0O099Q0900CQC09000CG0®OQ00®00000SO

mn

genmlenglish mistletoe

Bouquet Greens, Immortelles, Wild Smilax,
Cape Flowers, Moss Wreaths, Metal Designs.

Memlon this paper.

i STUMPP Si WALTER CO., 50 Barclay St., New York.

O9«e«seso9sese«ses9e«eesse»es9esscse»s»9ssssoeseseseso

COXSEEDCO.

Wholesale Seedsmen

14 & 16 Ninth Ave.,

NEW YORK.

411, 413, 415 Sansome St.,

m FRiNGISGO.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

JAPAN LILIUM LONGIFLORUM

5 to 7 iucbes circumference.,
« to r ••
» to » "

.9'i.SO per lOOi 820.00 per 1000.
. •J.7,'5 " J.5.00

. 1.50 " 10.00

LILY OF THE -VALLEY and LILIUM

Prices on application.

AURAXUM.

J. M. THORBURN, 36 Cortlandt St., New York.

Mention the Florists' Bxchangw when wrttUi£.

The Finest

COSMOS

in the World.

Splendid New VariBlies, "PINK BUTTERFLY" and "WHITE POND LILY."

Grand older varieties: Giant Red, Pink, White, separate and mixed; Tints of Dawn,
New Marguerite, Cosmos, Fringed, Orange, Yellow, Dreer's " Early Dawn," and

all the older varieties.

GRAND NEW GIANT WHITE POPPY, "MAID OF THE MIST."

NEW DIANTHUS, "ORIENTAL BEAUTIES."
Seaforthia Elegans, fresli crop. Smilax, fresli. Other seeds in variety.

SEND FOR TRADE 1.I8X TO

MRS. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD, = Ventura = by = the Sea, Cal.

Mention the Plorlstx' Ezchange when writing.

Novelties
For

EASTER FLOWERING

FL.A.isrT -iroTTR stock: TT0"V^.

TRFF P^ONIA!% Command a liieli price when flowered for Easier. We otter BtroDg healthy
^ f,, ., . plants with buds. Colors white, rose, red, lilac, variegated. If desired, will send to

responslhle parties, set or 50 pictures painted from nature, for selection, to be returned after Inspection, Full
directions given for treatment of Piconles, Price, per plant. 60 cts.; per dozen, »6.i|0 ; 25 plants. 110.00.

JAPAN FERN BALLS <K'5i"'y»l'outendDecembcr). IfstartcdsoonwllImakeagranilEnaterseller.
jrti ni. ■.■■■I unkuo Sample, 50 cts,; per doz., tl,50; per ItO, »30,0O, Also Wreaths and Designs,

JArAN MArLtb For pot plants, briniant red and colored foliage.

i Five separate colors.
Single .J l7imD.,per doz., 40c.; per 100, ^2.50,

}

1^-2 in-, pi-^r doz.. 5Uc.; per 100. |3.00.

Must be Bold this week for want of room, at 25 per cent less than Import cost.

A Few Thousand JAPAN LILIUM LONGIFLORUM ?ot'$?.?S;'9V;e'^i6^.VS.!
New Importation of TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS ^"p',"um'p'"'i,uibs.""'

\ Five separate colors.
Double 1-1H> in , per doz,, 70c,; per 100. $5.00,
( la-i In,, per doz,, 80c,; per 100, $6.00,

GLOXINIA CRASSIFOLIA ERECTA ;-Wlnch.perdoz..50cts;perlOO, moo. Choicest sorts,
ui.unii.ii-> uiiriudirui.in cnCUin Monster bulbs, 1^-2 Inch, per doz., 50 cts.; per 100, $4.0u!

Ql ADIOLI *'''^'>' "oworlng. choicest mixture, many light and white.

per doz.. 15 cts.; per 100, »1.25 ; per 1000, 110.00,

Ready end of December ■) ^^^S''y!^ncrp?r%';^c"ts'';^pS^1^|3.tif"'^'''^"""''''-™^ p"'"™'

SPIR.IJAS, VALLEYS. Send for prices, CLEMATIS, choice, 2 to 3 year old, In sorts, per doz |3

SEEDS SAW?*i'^'y.> SWEET PEA. In all favorite sorts. Send for List.
^^"^ SWILA.X SEED, Crop 18!)!», per oz,. 30 cts. ; per lb., »2.50 100

Due JanUarV Lmnniii Rorbonicn... 10 40

uuB vHiiuai] Aspavngus Sprcngeri 75

AspavnguH IMiiinoHUe Nanus 1 25

tocoH VVciltlclinna 100

PantlnnUM lltilis ."."." 1 25

1>1|IHR EiiMole 75

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Ji2 50

6 00
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Bulbs

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Best Quality at Lowest Rates.

ROMAN HYACINTHS,

NIRCISSI, FREESIl,

and other French Bulbs for forcing.

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Net Cash, Percwt.

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Early Vork IS.T'^

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>' Preni. Lale Flat Dutcil, 'J0.4O

" Red Drumhead 18.00

KALE, Dnarf AIoss, Curled 13.<iO

" Tall " ■' 15.3»

F. O. B, London. Other sorts supplied.

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XXX SEEDS

VERBENA CRANDIFLORA.

The finest strain of Improved Giant Ver-
benas yet produced, largest tlowers and best
colors, per pkt., 6t)0 seeds, mixed colors, 50 cts.

CYCLAMEN CICANTEUM.

The choicest Giant-flowering' varieties in best
mixture, pkt.. 200 seeds. $1.00; half pkt., SOcts.

PETUNIA DBL. FRINCED.

The largest and ttnest Double Fring:ed and
Mottled Petunias to be had, trade pkt., 60 cts.

CHINESE PRIMROSE.

Best large, sing^leand double, 500 seeds, $1.00.

PHLOX DRUM. PUMILA.

New, very dwarf, perfect beauties, excellent
for growing in pots for Spring sales, mixed
colors, per trade pkt., -Octs.
njlUCV Fiuest Giant. Choicest mixed Mam-
rMnOI moths. 350J seed; $1.00: li pkt., 50cts.

A pkt. of New Double Early-flowering Dwarf
Vienna Carnation added to every order.

JOHN F. RUPP, ShiremanstownjPa.

The Home of Primroses.
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December 16, 1899

Thb F=lorists' Exchhngb.

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OM kVIM OF^I^CniLJbniO extreme care, at our, "Floracroft"

grounds. Per oz., SI. 00 ; per lb., Sia.OO.

SEMPLE'S BRANCHING ASTER-

Our strain of this popula"" Aster canaot be excelled. Separate colors, shell-pink, red and
white, at 75 eta. per oz. Mixed colors, at 60 cts. per oz, ; $6.00 per lb.

LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS''1yfa?B^.r°

SIO.OO per 1000 ; per case (3500), S33.00.

ENGLISH MUSHROOM SPAWN-

New shipment, S6.50 per 100 lbs. ; S60.00 per 1000 lbs.
■|F ^\ ^% A g> ^\ ^\ C ^T t HJI C By the bale or ton. Don't buy elsewhere
I \Jia tW^\^\l O I EalwIO until you get our prices.

FLOWER SEEDS FOR FLORISTS-

Send for 'Wholesale I.l8t.

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AMERICAN SBBD TRADE ASSOCIATION.

Alexander Kodgerb, Chicago, III.. Presi-
dent; Albert McCuLLODGH, Cincinnati, First
Vice-President; F. W. Bolgiano, Washing-
ton, Second Vice-President; .S. F Willard,
Wethersfleld, Conn., Secretary and Treasurer.

New York.— H. W. Cheeseman, of the
Cox Seed Co., has just returned from an

extended European trip, and reports a
most satisfactory sojourn abroad. He
confirms the reports of shortages iu cer-
taiu seeds existing in Europe, particu-
larly in the rootcrops, cabbages, turnips,
etc., which have already appeared. In
some cases there will be from a third to
half a crop, and the outlook for next
year is not very encouraging either.
.Some European growers have refused to
take any more contracts for the Ameri-
can trade. Prices on all classes of seed
are advancing, far in excess of what they
have ever done before; and in all the
catalogues being issued considerable in-
crease in values is very noticeable.

Mr. Cheeseman made the whole of his
trip on crutches, having met with an
accident just before starting abroad.
He returns much benefited in health.

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Propagation, Selection, Planting, Watering, Cleaning and Feeding.
Diseases and their Treatment.

Insect Enemies and Methods of Combating Them.

Cost of Producing the Crop. Profits, Etc.
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European Notes.

Good Prospects for 1000. — It is a

pleasure to be able to report In a cheer-
ing strain as regards the prospects for
1000. Good weather Is also helping the
retarded work of seed dressing and only
a few of the later articles, such as pep-
pers, tomatoes and egg plants, remain to
be cleaned up. Many of the peppers are
extra late this year, and as the demand
is unusually good we are anxious to save
all that is possible. A shortage on such
varieties as Ruby King, Procopp's Giant
and Sweet Mountain is inevitable, as a
sharp frost early iu the week will effect-
ually check any further development.

The withdrawal of a large number of
steamers for military purposes, and the
infrequent sailings of some of the fast
liners, is causing serious delay in our
shipments. A. printed statement con-
taining "some pertinent facts about
cauliflower seed," which has been very
widely circulated. Is calculated to do
serious injury to some very worthy mem-
bers of the German seed trade. The
statement is made "That in Germany no
cauliflower seed is raised." This, as
every one who has visited Erfurt during
the Summer months is aware, is abso-
lutely untrue. The German market gar-
dener, who knows his business as well
as any member of the craft, will only use
German grown seed. Of course, there
are possibly some unscrupulous seed
dealers in Germany; but no country can
claim a monopoly of such worthies.

Stringless beans are apparently making
their way in Europe, as among the sam-
ples tested by the Royal Horticultural
Society this year were three varieties,
one of wliich with dark dun color, red
seeds, was awarded the highest marks.
* * • Another variety named .Vigliurth
Wonder, was found to be rdentical with
Henderson's Bountiful. One of the best
novelties of the present season is a
stringless form of the giant White Case
Knife Runner beans. The Dutch Horti-
cultural and Botanical Society unani-
mously awarded a flrst-cluss certlftcate.
The raiser states "that wlien cut into
small slices and dried in the oven they
furnish our table with a splendid veg-
etable during Winter." He guntibiifi luia
est ilifiputamtum. European Seeps.

Rorry \A/atsor> & Co.

CALIFORMAN SEED HOUSE

-SPECIALTIES —

Onion Seed
Lettuce
Celery
Carrot
Salsify
Parsnip
etc.

Sweet Peas

Cosmos
Hollyhock
Verbenas
Asters
Mignonette
etc.

Lima Beans
Salt Bush
Bromus Grass
Bermuda **
Johnson '*
etc.

ALL CALIFORNIA GROWN. WHOLESALE ONLY.

SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA

Mention the FlorlstJ' Exchange when writlni;.

ALM

too 1000 scoo

FbvDlx Tenuis »0.75:t5.00 113.50

Pumlla 1.00 8.C0 22.50

Recllnala 75 5.00 13.50

Coryphn AuntralU "5 5.0O 13.50

Panitanus lUilU 1.25 10.00 27.50

L. J. SCHILLER, 404 E. 34th Street, New York,

Mention the Florists' Exchanra when wrltlnc.
NOW IS THE TIME TO SOW

MichelFs Mammoth

^-— ^ Verbena Seed

The finest strain on the market. Choicest
mixed $1.50 per oz.; per J^'oz. 50c.

Send for new wholesale price list of new
seed?.

HENRY F. MICHELL,

1018 Harket 5t., Philadelphia
Mention the Florlsta' Exchanee when writing.

BARGAINS

In CAI.IFOItNI<%. PRIVET,
AltlPEI^OPSKi VEIXCHII,
CLEMATIS PAKJICULATA,
SURVBS and GRASSES.

Write for Prices.

The Elizabeth Nursery Co., Elizabeth, N. J.

Mention the Florleta' Exchange when wrltlnc.

HORTICULTURAL

p„"vxr".-.?."." AUCTIONEERS

Sales Every Tuesday and Friday

DURING TOE AUCTION SEASON.

CLBARY &. CO.,
60 Vesey Street, - New York.

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i Special Low Prices clIar. 5

5 Hyacinths, in colors... ] Prices J

5 Xullps, in varieties > "^^ 2

■ Narcissus, in sorts r applica- 5

■ Crocus, in colors ) tion. ■

■ WEEBER & DON, Seed Merchants & Growers, ■
II 114 Cliamtiere St., NEW YOHK. J

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; MICHEL PLANT - \
\ -^-^BULB CO. 5

■ ST. LOUIS, MO. 5

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DBNISH CeOLIFLOWEB SEED.

Early Dwarf Danish Snowstorm, a fine selectloQ from
Early Dwarf Erfurt, selected up by my grower for
a quarter century. Always uniformly good, solid,
large white heads and early.

No matter what you pay, you cannot get a finer strain.

Samples free to 8eedsuien. "S'V'i a lb.

A. E. WOHLERT, Importer, Altoona. Pa.

Mention the Florletg' Exchange when writing.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltins^

ASTER SEED

Tall branchini?, mixed, choice strain.
76 cts. per ounce

Mignonette Seed. ^"^°'^e?oun°c™' *'°°

Pancu Qppfll nnQ Reek's Strain, 35c. per

ranby otjuui.iiys. ^^ 135Q p^^. ^^^^

Cash with order from unknown parties.
JOHN RECK, Bridgeport, Conn.

Mention the FlnrlHtw' Kxchange when writing.

PLANT SEED CO.

Wholesale Merchants.

jtjtjtjX ST. LOVIS. JtJtJtjt

'^^^^^

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Tree and Shrub

Seeds and Seedlings

I offer the following surplus, good fresh seeds.

prepaid, at prices named. Lb. 10 lbs.

CalycanthuH, sweet shrub |0 .10 $3 00

Corn us Florida, white Dogwood 20 1 50

Cntnlpa Speciosa 30 2 50

Catalpa, leas, Japan 50

nioHpyroM, American Persimmon 25 2 CO

IlelpMin, Snow Drop. Silver Ball 70 6 00

|je(iui<laiiiber. Sweet Gum 1 00

[YlauDolia Acuminata 70 6 00

Macrophylla .. TO 6 00

Tripltala 70 6 00

Tecoinn. Trumpet Flower 70 6 00

Sugar Maple 25 2 00

Also other Seeds and SeedllDgs. Send for special list

F. H. H. BOYD, - Gage, Tenn.

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The FLORISTS' Exchange.

Review of Chrysanthemum Market.

NE\\' YORK.

Whether or not the past chryeanthe-
mum season has been a profitable one to
the growers shipping to New York they
themselves only know. While fancies
have sometimes fetched in this market
$-i and .|5 per dozen, the rank and file
have had to be disposed of sometimes at
ridiculously low figures.

We noticed particularly that the very
early varieties did not find much favor
with the public. Fitz wygram was in New
York market as early as September .">,
and Mme. Gastellier followed on the
10th; but at that time plenty of field-
grown asters were to be had. There is
not much difference between a good aster
and a poor early chrysanthemum, only
in the price, and as that favored the
aster the chrysanthemums were at a dis-
advantage. Instead of the latter selling
at $10 per 100, as they did one year ago,
they brought 9(i or less. So much for
early kinds.

September 11a large red variety, Pride
of the Market, came to the front, bring-
ing $-i per dozen; probably the only time
throughout the season that a red variety
commanded that figure.

But it was not until the first week in
October that anywhere near a remunera-
tive price was obtained. With the frost
came a stoppage in the supply of out-
door flowers, favoring the chrysanthe-
mums. Montmort brought )f:-l per dozen
and Merry Monarch $i and .f ."> per dozen.
By the second week in October Berg-
mann. Midge, Polly Rose, Merry Mon-
arch, Glory of the Pacific, Mrs. .J. G.
Whilldin, Marion Henderson and Yellow
Monarch were all in full swing, and prices
ranged from $1 to .ff-l: per dozen. Then
we had a spell of warm weather and the
market became glutted; and while it
■was possible to dispose of what few
fancy blooms there were, ordinary flowers
were going for a song, dropping in one
week from 12c. to 2c. each. The last
week in October and the first one in No-
vember Robinson and Mrs. Trenor L.
Park were leading tlie fancies; reaching
$5 per dozen. By November 10 faucies
were more pleutiful and .'j;3 per dozen
was considered a good figure. Bonnaffon
was in large supply and f 12 to .$15 per
100 was aljout an average price. Maud
Dean always brought top figures when
good; in fact, while there were gluts in
other colors, it could not be said that at
any time there was an over sui)ply of
pink colored flowers. By the middle of
November there was a decided diminu-
tion in quantities, yet fair blooms were
only worth .f;.3 per 100 and fancies $3
per dozen; but in the following week—
the one previous to Thanksgiving— the
cheapest had reached SI. 50 and 12 per
dozen, and these figures held good until
the end of the month. Thanksgiving
being a week later than usual cleared up
the chrysanthemums completely.

It would appear, therefore, that the
early varieties are not wanted in vei'y
great numbers in the New York market,
especially when we have a mild Fall like
the one just experienced. The early
chrysanthemums were put in direct com-
petition with field-grown asters, and
that detracted from their value consid-
erably. Red kinds are wanted in lim-
ited quantities, but we need more pinks.
Of the new varieties submitted for cer-
tification this year we question whether
there is really one that has been offered
that shows to advantage over existing
kinds. Stelleta (Gold-Mine) is the finest
that came to our notice. This is a large
.Japanese yellow, and is indeed a beauti-
ful flower, but whether it will ship as
well as some of those we already have
time only will tell. A really good pink
variety has not been placed before the
committee this year.

In white and yellow, Mrs. T. L. Park,
Robinson, Merry Monarch and Bonnaf-
fon will be very hard to beat. These
four varieties have brought the top
figures in New Y'ork this year, and will
no doubt hold sway for some time vet.

' B.

A growek's view.

The chrvsanthemum season has gone
again, and a retrospective glance is inter-
esting, and also necei-sary, for the purpose
of adding to our store of knowledge with
regard to what varieties to grow and
what varieties to leave for the other fel-
low to grow. The purely commercial
grower cannot afford to cultivate only
just the varieties that will guarantee
him the highest pecuniary results, and
for the New York market, these kinds
must be, first of all, " hard " varieties;
that is to say, varieties that will stand
the banging about from wholesale to re-
tailer, and from retailer to buyer, and
still retain a presentable appearance.
Secondly, the colors must be clear and
decided, and we found this year that size
had to take second place to color. We
sent in two varieties one day, the one
variety being Bonnaffon, and the other
a new" variety three times as large as
Bonnaffon, but a dirty yellow inclining
to bronze. Result, Bonnaffon f i a doz-
en, and theother yellow $1.75. Of course,
every buyer knows Bonnaffon, and knew
in buying it he was getting his money's
worth; while a new variety is largely an
unknown quantity, and has to be tested
as to its keeping qualities; but alter tak-
ing everything into consideration, the
fact remainsthattliecritical buyer wants
clear, decided colors, and if the grower is
to get the best price he must grow to
suit the buyer's taste.

The market for red and crimson varie-
ties was poorer than it has been for
years. Pride of the ilarket sold well iu
the early part of the season, probably
because there were so few varieties of
any color coming in at that time; but
later in the season Childs and Shrimpton
hung around for days waiting for a
buyer. The dark varieties are the hard-
est of any to grow satisfactorily. It
seems impossible to grow them without
the burning of the petals by the sun; and
taking into account the loss in this way,
particularly in a warm Fall, like we had
this year, and their slow sale and conse-
quent low price, ihe dark sorts must be
classed by the wholesale grower as un-
profitable.

Where the florist grows and retails his
own flowers the case is different. He
should grow a greater variety of colors,
and he can always manage to dispose of
a batch of dark varieties with profit to
him.'ielf. To him and to the grower for
exhibition I commend two lovely new
varieties from the other side — H.J.Jones
and the Hon. W. F. .Smith. They are
easily the finest crimsons up to date.

I should imagine by the price they re-
ceived for the product some of the grow-
ers who go in more for the earliest varie-
ties are feeling discouraged. Marquis de
Montmort, Bergmann and Henderson in
some cases sold for a song. While a very
few early flowers sell fairly well the de-
mand is so limited that a glut quickly
ensues and prices go to pieces. Merry
Monarch sold in some cases where the
flowers were good for a high figure; but
this was due not so much to the intrinsic
value of the variety as to the fact that it
happened to come in just after the first
severe frost, when all outside flowers
froze solid, and the market was short on
blooms of every description. Merry Mon-
arch is a variety that drops its'petals
easily, but if it happens to come in at the
right time, and pays its way, why, I sup-
pose, it will hold its place. The early
varieties have one good point: they are
gone early, and the space they have occu-
pied can be filled with carnations or bed-
ding plants at once, but whether this
point is sufiSclent to offset the difference
in the price between early and late
flowers is a question every grower can
figure out for himself. We never went in
to any extent for the earliest kinds.
Robinson is our earliest white; it is the
best early, unquestioualjly, and always
commands a ready sale.' Sunderbruch
was our earliest yellow and brought a
high figure.

The following table shows in the order
of their flowering what we consider are
the best commercial varieties;

White. — Bergmann, Merry Monarch,
Mrs. Robinson, Mayflower, Frank Hardy
(if you can grow it well), Merza, Mrs.
Jerome Jones.

Yellow.— Sunderbruch,' Soleil d'Octo-
bre, Solar Queen, Mrs. Trenor L. Park.
Bonnaffon, Pennsylvania, Golden Wed-
ding and J. M. Keller.

Pink.— Marquis de Montmort, Viviand-
Morel. Pink Ivory, Belle of Castlewood
and Maud Deau.

This list is not perfect and my reader
might not, from his experience, agree
with me. Varieties differ under different
treatments, and nearly everv grower has
his own pet kind or local variety that he

makes a specialty of; but the kinds I
have enumerated are generally satisfac-
tory with every one. Frank Hardy is
probably the hardest to do good, but it
you get it fine it will bring $5 to $6 a
dozen. Merza is not known yet to any
great extent, but it will be grown more
extensively next year. Soleil d'Octobre
is one of last year's new ones, which
comes in early and is a beautiful clear
yellow. Mrs. Trenor L. Park did fine,
and brought a good price to the few
lucky enough to have it in quantity; so
did Pennsylvania. The latter variety
has improved greatly since last year
with us, and one good point about it is
the fact that the foliage is sparse, and it
can consequently be planted closer than
some of the other kinds, thus bringing in
more per square foot. Keller is a variety
certificated last jear, and on the ter-
minal bud makes the best late yellow
we know of. It produced with us 98 per
cent, of good flowers. Belle of Castle-
wood is a lovely pink, but most of the
stock around is badly diseased, which
threatens its early extinction. Pinks
generally were unsatisfactory this year,
as they always are in a warm Fall, and
it is hardly fair to criticise varieties too
closely for their behavior this year; but
at the same time we are not making the
progress in pinks that whites and yel-
lows show. Swanley Giant is a pink
that seemed to us, by its behavior, to
warrant an extended trial next year.

Prices were as good as last year, con-
sidering the quaUty of the flowers; but
many growers' returns are lower for the
season, because many of the finest
flowers never saw the market, being
spoiled by the warm weather. Flowers
that made $3 a dozen this year would
not have brought $2 last, because there
was more high grade stock to be had.

It will not surprise me to see a consid-
erable reduction in the number grown
for next year's trade, and if this is so
everybody will be benefited. A glut is
beneficial to nobody, and, I take it, if the
supply were reduced half there would
still be fiowers enough to go round and
the market would have a firm, healthy
tone. When you can convince a man that
he can make more money by planting 10
inches apart, and averaging 30c. each for
his flowers, than he can by taking three
or four stems up in every foot of bench
space, and getting $5 a 100, then you
will have done a good deal toward eas-
ing the glut of chrysanthemum flowers.
In the meantime let us hope the chasten-
ing hand of Providence won't be too
hard on us next Fall, for many a poor
grower is just now wondering who it
was told him there was money in chrys-
anthemums. Every grower, if he is hon-
est, will admit there wasn't much this
year. lon.i.

The first flowers showed up in the Chi-
cago market this year the first week in
October, but it was not until after the
10th that any considerable quantity be-
gan to arrive of Lady Fitzwygram, Alar-
quis de Montmort and Glory of the Pa-
cific, closely followed by Marion Hender-
son. From $2 to $3 per dozen was
obtained tor a time for fiowers of a
quality, that later would not bring half
that price. November 29, or Thanks-
giving, practically ended tlie season, al-
though the last of Major Bonnaffon,
from a grower who had cultivated on
order 12,000 of this variety alone, came
in November 7. One remarkable feature
about this great favorite is its long sea-
son of service. If the truth were known
Bonnaffon probably easily formed 25 per
cent, of a total of a half million flowers
that we estimate came into the market
of this city this season.

The varieties furnishing the largest
supplies were in the order given: Ivory,
Major Bonnaffon, Mayflower, Mrs. H.
Robinson, Yellow Queen, Mrs. Jerome
Jones and W. H. Chadwick. The next.
Lady Fitzwygram, Golden Wedding, Mrs.
S. J. Murdock, Modesto, Modine, Autumn
Glory, Yellow Robinson, Pink Ivory,
Mrs. J. G. Whilldin, Viviand-Morel, Marion
Henderson, Pres. W. R. Smith, Niveus,
Marquis de Montmort, G. E. Kalb, Mrs.
E. G. Hill, Frank Hardy, Mrs. Perriu,
Mrs. Peirce, Solar Queen, E. Dailledouze,
Soliel d'Octobre, The Queen. H. W. Pie-
man, Harry Hurrell, Mrs. Weeks, Rus-
tique. Defender, Black Hawk, John
Schrimpton and G. W. Childs; and even
this is but a partial list.

These mixtures of colors and styles of
flowers, are, as a rule, sorry sellers In the
market. Bonnaffon, Ivory and Wana-
maker appear to be the favorites with
the commission men here. The flowers
travel good, but are never among the
fancy-priced stock, not being of suflicient
size. Yellow Queen, Golden Wedding and

W. H. Chadwick are among this class.
Of pinks that just fill the bill the variety
has yet to come. Viviand-Morel holds
fairly well when grown well. If Xeno
were but earlier and a long keeper it
would also be popular.

A very few fiowers sold at $5 per dozen
during show week; a few more at .¥4;
during the season, but $3 to $3.50 was
the usual price for fancies.

So long as the chrysanthemum brings
in the money to the grower that it has
done this year, in this city, it will form
an important factor in the flower mar-
ket each Fall, and this, in spite of the
fact that high-grade flowers pold rather
lower this year than in others. We must
not lose sight of the fact that for the
highest grade flowers, which, to pay the
grower, must command $3 per dozen
and upward, no amount of pushing will
find a market for an unlimited quantity,
and just as sure as the supply is much
above this demand it tends to reduce
values all along the line.

The medium grade stock, which means
just such kinds as Major Bonnaffon,
Ivory and the like, sold this year at from
$1.50 to .12 per dozen. The demand for
this class was many times that of any
higher priced. Taking the next grade-
fair flowers bringing from 75c. to $1 per
dozen— thev will often go off by the thou-
sand. We "still have one other class,
which has been quite a factor this year,
and that is imperfect flowers from single
stem plants; and such as have been
grown three and more to the stem often
on pot plants. If these are mainly white
in a season like the past one, with roses
and carnations scarce, they cut an im-
portant figure in the final summing up.
Thev form a staple in the making up of
funeral and other design work, and to
supply flowers in the poorer neighbor-
hoods.

It will be recollected that some time
ago we gave an account of Weber Bros.,
of Bowmanville, planting upward of
• '.5,000 chrysantliemums, in effect, filling
their entire space, save two houses,
which were planted with old stock of
Beauty roses for whatthey would bring,
so as "to obtain all the fiowers at the
same time. The case is possibly unique,
but their lease runs out January 1; the
houses were so old that they required re-
building, so the bovs came to the conclu-
sion to trv the chrysanthemum business
on a big scale; and they are well satis-
fied with their experiment. On December
0 the last remnant was cut, the fires
drawn from the boiler; and by this time
the houses are dismantled. There was
no aim for high-grade growth as a
whole. The plants were set too close
and late for that; but the growth was
healthv, the flowers of a fair quality,
and averaged something like 12c. each
for all sent in. Everything was favora-
ble; but little coal was used owing to
the open Fall, and it was a remarkable
season for the sales of chrysanthemum
in this citv, especially of the medium-
priced sort"s. A fair sale of all they sent
in, amounting to fully 35,000, was the
result. The varieties grown were Ivory
and Bonnaffon, 8,000 each; Wanamaker,
5,000; Glory of the Pacific, Yellow Queen
and W. H. Chadwick, 3,000 each; Golden
Wedding, 2,000; Mrs. E. G. Hill and Mrs.
.lerome Jones, 1,000 each, with another
1,000 of mixed kinds. Twenty-three
thousand of the total were sold by one
commission house, the balance being dis-
tributed by three others.

Edgar Sanders.

Chrysanthemum Committees' Work.

DECEMBER 9, 1899.

CaiCAGO.— Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian,
Mich., showed Superba, from Mrs. Per-
rin X Maud Dean: planted June 20, ter-
minal bud taken Octol)er 10, cut Decem-
ber 5. Incurved, pure pink, very pro-
nounced when viewed sideways; tips of
florets whiter, lower florets reflexed, cre-
ating a globularelongated shape; florets
very numerous. Prepotency strongly
of Perrin type. Foliage and stem good ;
the only fa'ult in the foliage being that it
is rather light in color as shown. None
of the blooms was fully developed, hence
the variety may be classed as a decidedly
late flower. Size full to medium. Ess.

DECEMBER 9.

New York.— Nathan Smith & Son,
Adrian, Mich, exhibited Superba, a sil-
very pink Japanese incurved which
scored commercial scale, 90 points.

Philadelphia.- Same as above.

Chicago.— Superba, before this commit-
tee, scored commercial scale, 89 points.
Elmer D. Smith, Secretary.

December 16, 1899.

The F=lorists' Exchange.

1246

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERVHEN

Wilson J Peteuh, Troy, o., President:
D. h. Lake, Sheuancloah, la., Vice-President;
tjEouGE C. &E.\aEK, 11. nlicster, N Y Secre-
tary; C. L. YATt.'i, Rocljester, N. Y.'' Treas-
urer.

Proposed Ainendiiieiits to Scale
Legi.slation.— A number of prominent
New York hortieulturiste, geveral sen-
ators and an assemblyman, saj'S the
National Nurseryman, met at the De-
partment of Agriculture in Albany last
month to discuss proposed amendments
to the San Josf' scale law, which is con-
sidered ineffective. S. D. Willard, of
Geneva, exhibited specimens of infested
nursery stock, and some Greening apples
so badly discolored as to be unrecogniz-
able. The present law offers no compen-
sation to nurserymen for the destruction
of infested stock, and until it does, there
seems little chance of succensfully com-
bating this pest. It was suggested that
the law ought to be so amended by the
next Legislature as to provide that any
nursery stock sold within the state
shall be fumigated by the vender or his
duly authorized agent after coming into
the state, before planting or transplant-
ing; also, that if, after a certificate has
been issued to the nurseryman an exam-
ination of his nursery stock shows it to
be infested, the Commissioner of Agricul-
ture shall ^'ithdraw certificate and
notify vender or person to whom certifi-
cate was issued that he must sell no
more stock under said certificate, that he
must return the certificate to the Depart-
ment of Agriculture, and that a failure
to do this shall be a misdemeanor, pun-
ishable by flue.

Springfield, N. J.— The co-partnership
heretofore existing between \Vm. Flemer
and (). H. Felnily was dissolved bv
mutual consent, December '>, Isoo, Mr
Felmly retiring and Mr. Flemer becoming
now sole owner of the Springfield prop-
erty and business, which will be continued
under the name " F. & F. Nurseries"
The agency department will henceforth
be conducted under the name "North
Jersey Nurseries," by E. D. Pannell
manager.

Norwich, Conn.— Stephen Crane re-
ports large sales the past Fall. He has
sold this year, to one city in Uhode
Island, California privet for nearly four
miles of hedge.

The Minnesota Horticultural Society
at Its recent meeting, deprecated the kill-
ing of the bill introduced in the Minne-
sota Legislature last term, in which an
effort was made to insure inspection of
nursery stock. It was advLsed that the
bill be presented again at the next ses-
sion of the Legislature. A part of the
society's program was devoted to eulo-
gies on the late Peter Gideon.

The Association of Horticultural Com-
missioners of South California has
drafted a bill to be submitted to Con-
gress proposing the establishment of a
national iiuarantine against infected
nursery stock of all kinds imported from
foreign countries. The bill contains pro-
visions of similar nature to operate as
an interstate law.

Tw/o of the 20 acres just acquired by
the Michigan Agricultural Experiment
Station will be used by Professor Taft
for experiment with fruit trees. The re-
mainder will be planted with farm crops.

Trees on Philadelphia's .Streets.—

Should Mayor Ashbridge's plan to have
trees iilanted along Broad street from
Moyamensing avenue north to Logan
Station be carried out, as now seems
probable, says the Press, new and inter-
esting problems in municipal authority
will be raised. It is a well-defined prin-
cipal of law that the municipality owns
absolutely the sidewalks, but there never
has been a decision in this city which de
fines the extent of the city's authority
over trees planted there by property
owners or her power in planting new
ones. City Forester Lewis is strongly in
favor of removing almost all the trees
now planted along Broad street and of
replacingthem with other plants of more
desirable shade and foliage character.
That there will be opposition on the
part of some residents to having their
favorite trees removed is expected. It is
entirely possible that the law will be en-
isted to define the rights of the city and
of the taxpayer in this matter.
In many places special preparation

must be made, it having been found that
the gases emanating from the creosote
in which electrical and other conduits
have been soaked have a deadly effect on
the trees. City Forester Lewis has dis-
covered that broken oyster shells freely
mixed with the earth will absorb the
deleterious gases and will save the tree.
His investigations have shown also that
where trees are planted after a grano-
lithic or other patent pavement had been
laid their roots conform to their sur-
roundings by growing downward and
nourishing themselves by the natural
moisture of the earth. Where trees are
planted before the pavements are laid
their roots run transversely a short dis-
tance below the surface and increasing
in size, very often destroy the pavement
placed above them.

The New Jersey State Horticultural
Society's meeting occurs at Trenton,
January i and 5 next. An interesting
program has been arranged.

TREES! TREES!

Pior-way, SaKar and Hllver Maples
Norway Spruce ana Arbor Vltfe.
WM. J.CHINNICK, Trenion.N.J.

Wcntinn th» Flnrliitj' Eichanr* whm writlnt.

Deutzia Gracilis

Stiong bushy plants for forcing.

$6.00 per Hnndred.
SAMUEL G. MOON, Morrisvills, ""S^; Pa.

Send for price list of hardy Bhrubs and trees.
Mention tk« Florl»t«' Exchange when writing

HYDRANGEAS!

FOR FORCING.

OTAKSA. THOS. HOGQ.

Fine strong stock, with 4 to 6 crowns,

$10 per lOO; $90 per 1000.

Jackson S Perkins Co., Newark, New York.

Mention fh» P^orlata' Eir-hapge when wrttlnir

FORGING PLANTS!

Our patrons will find our
etuck flrst-claea In every
particular, strong roots,

eapecliiHy adtifited for forcing.

PiEONIA TENUIFOLTA. fl. pi.. f20.00 per lOn.
Hloome earll'T than Offlcinalls. forces easily la
entirely distinct from any other, therefore more
taking.

DICENTRA SPECTABILIS. »aoo per 100.
CRIMSON RAinBLER KO.-4E. $20 00 per HO

Heavy canes, ■! to 5 feet In length.

IRIS FLORENTINA. pure white. 18.00 per 100.
IRIS GERMANICA, assorted, »4.00 per MO-

These Iris are more satisfactory for forcing than

Spanish.

IIEUC'HERA SnnKuinen, fine scarlrt.llOpdrlOO.

THOMAS MEEHtN S SONS, Germantown, Pa

Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing.

CABBAGE PLANTS

Field-grown, 15 cts. per 100- Jl.OO per
1000; H by mall add 10 cts. per 100. Write
for prices on large lots for tall planting.

LETTUftE Boston Market. Tennis

^ ",„ y ? ."""• Curled .Simpson,
farandRapldsandothervarletles.lSc. alOO
?1 per 1000 ; llbj mall add 10c. per 100.

PARSLEY Strong plants, 35 cts
ZT,r;„ ,„ Perl00;»1.50al000

»12.50 per 10,000. Ilby mail add 20e. per 100

Other Vegetable Plants In Season. Cash with order

B. VINCENT, JB, a SON, White Marsh. Md

P. OUWERKERK

1123 Summit Ave., Jersey City, N. J.

Just received from our Holland Nurseries

RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS,

SPIRCA JAPONICA, LILIUM SPECIOSUM

PffONIES, BLEEDING HEART

POT GROWN LILACS, HYDRANGEA IH SORTS.

CLEMATIS and H. P. ROSES, in the best sorts.

PRICES MODERATE.
UantloB tlM TlofMM' Kzckuca wlun muai.

EDWARD B. JACKSON,

WHOLESALE FLORIST

Hardy Herbaceous Plants Only

In any quantity, for the least money.

Stamford, Conn.

100,000 PRIVET

Per 1000

Per 1000

^^^":;:::::;:::::::;»SI:^;f;;;;::::;;;;;:::::»|*

Usual Assortment of ROSES,
Including Crimson Rambler.

HIBAM T. JONES, Union County Nurseries,

ELIZABETH. NEW JERSEY.

Mention the Flori»t»' Exchanre when writing

FBUIT and OBNIMENTAL TBEES,

Shrubs, Vines and Roses.

Write for price list or send your lists
of wants for special prices.

W.JI T.SMITH CO.. Geneva. N.Y.
VINCA MINOR.

We can supply niiy qunntlty In Dice little field-
per 10,000. Samples at l(«j prce. No cbaree for nack.
tel'ueMcf °"" '"='^™>'P''-<«» order^R<?fe?ence

PINEHURST NURSERIES,
OTTO KATZENSTEIN. Mgr. PINEHURST, N. C.
■ >, J ^"'' ""'■ ^"as Lists of American

Woody and Herbaceous Plants and Seed.

Mention the^^rlsta' Exchange when writlpn.

SPRINGFIELI,
NEW JERSEY.

F. &, F. NURSERIES

Whole,ale ____„ . JITI "'" ■"•«»"•

Grower.. TREES AND PLANTS In full assortment. Trade^Cataloene

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio,

Desire to call the attention of Florists and Nurserymen to their 40 acres of

""* **"\^"i*E8'fheircnmDle(p assortment of KRUITandORNAMBNTAI,
1 KEES and f HRliBS. and their 44 G reeuhouses of ROSEsr ^

PALMS, KICUS, FERI«S, ETC.

Correspodence and personal inspection solicited. Trade List and Catalogues free.

■a tx ntxn. ''*°' Scarlet, Bed. Hhlte. Willow
lU.UUU ''■a»'*-d. Euglish a. d Tu.ke]', 4 to
10 feet.

100,000 Norway, Sugar, Sycamore and Silver Leaved, all sizes.

Catalogues on application. gend estimate of wants for prices.

THE WM. H. MOON CO., glenwood nurseries. Morrisville Pa.

-_ MfntloD the Flnrlau' Exchange ween wrltlpg. '

P FBUIT AND ORNAMENTAL ®°"'J> •'*""'^- ""f"- ^^rubs, ClimWng Plants, i
4 ^^ "~m..w.iti. Roses, Evergreens. Hardy Plants, PiEonles. 9

\ ^^B^^^BBB^^ ■.nrgest nnd choicest collcclions in America. ^

\ I ULtVT ., ?^ST NOVELTIES #

9 ■ BS ■■ ^H ^^ Descriptive Illustrated Catalogue free. \

i I IlkkW ELLWANCER & BARRY, S

^ FOROHCHiRr..«.„/-»Dnri>. '"f'JNT HOPE NURSERIES, Rochester. N?Y. J
5^"r°^^"*"D «"■> GARDEN Filty-ninlh Year. 0

j*ggMga_tb« yiorftj' Excnapge when ivnung

PUNTSTORTOR CING^SE

Rhod()dendron8 in^ finest varieties small, ,|35.00 per 100

Lilacs for forcing, Charles X, and M.' Legraye .' .' ..'.'.'' ' 45 00 " 100

Roses, extra heavy Hermo.sa 10 00 " 100

Crimson Ramblers, extra strong 2o!oo " 100

H. P. in best market varieties. . 10 00 " 100

Azalea Indica, 10-12 435.00; 12-15 . 4500 " 100

nollis, well budded '.'.'.'... 35.00 " 100

I ! u.^"""."' „ " ''^^^^ strong 45.00 •■ 100

Iris Hispamca, Hne$1..50 per 1000; Gladiolus, The Bride, pure white 5.00 "1000

I ulips, parrot to name 12 00 " 1000

F. W. O. SCHMITZ, Jersey City, N.J.

Meptlon the Plnrlata" Exoha.ng« wb»n wr-iTtng

ClSlirRASlBLER

ROSES in Standard and Bush Form.

EXTRA SELECTED, 4-5 feet ^S^O $2o'oO

FIRST CLASS, 3-4 feet 2 00 15 00

STANDARD or Tree form, fine 4 50 35 00

These are very fine trees, and if planted now will make very
showy and attractive plants.

YELLOW, PnMK, WHITE RAMBLER, bush form, per doz., $2.50.

Hn DflOCO "^^ fo^^^i^S kiiids, extra strong, $10.00 per 100
■ ■ ■ I1U9CO In Standard or Tree form, $3.50 per dozen.
HKADtJllAlirKRS FOR

FORCING RHODODENDRONS, HARDY AZALEAS, EVERGREEKS, ETC., ETC,

For prices on SPIE.EA, P.EONIES, Etc. , see last issue Florists' Exchange.

BOBBINK & ATKINS, RUTHERFORD, N. J.

Mention the FlorUtf' B^cbaofe when wrtUog.

1246

The F=i-orists* Exchange.

■ SliytTIOHS WUTED.

l^tterB are lo be addressed In our care add 10 cte. to
^over expense of forwarding.

QITUATION wanted by an all-round up-to-date
^ grower, extensive experience, strictly temper-
ate; can farnlah No. 1 references. D. Honaker.
Pine BuBh. N Y. ^^^____

SITUATION wanted by married man. German, no
cblidrei). has 16 years' experience in roses,
carnatlnnn. ch'-ysantheniuma and palms. Henry
Miller. «6 2d »ve.. New York

WANTBO position as mana er on larpe commer-
cial place or would take section of rose
hoQses torun ; prefer place where noihinK but n'(tn
(Trade carnations are arown; 20 years' experience,
well up in all lines. H. K . care Florists' Exchange.

HEAl> GARDKNER. over 25 years' experience;
greenhouse, landscape. nursery. prlTate
places, is open to an enganement with any lady or
gentleman requiring aerTicea of a practical man;
American; age ib; small family; Al references.
H. J., care Florists' Exchange.

SITUATION wanted by young Swede, good ex-
perience in all branches, mostly In carnations,
vIoietB palms, ferns, 'mums. Speaks Swedish and
American. G -nd references preferred. J. C. care
Florists' Exchange.

SITUATION W^ ANTED

Near Philadelphia by American, age 37,
with experience in roses, carnations, vio-
lets, etc. Wages. mSO 00 with board.

H. Y., care of Exchange,

HELP WIHTED

Rate SI per inch. No adv. less than 50o.

W^ANTED.

An energetic man to take charge of a retail flower
store in a New England ritv; mn-t lie experienced
in making up Soral work. Address, giving reference*
una salary expected,

H. E., care Florists' Exchange.

W^ ANTED.

A good florist, one uot afraid to work, or
will sell half interest.

L. E- CARTER.
530 Sprinjr St., Slireveport, Pa.

A aober. energetic assistant with some experience In
■watering, firing, ventilating, etc., for a general line of
cut flowers and plants ; permanent place and good
home ; state experience, referencea and wages. In-
cluding board, per month.

Geo. i9, Ueldlng, MIddletown, New York.

A thoroughly flrst-ciass working foreman on
a large commercial place, must understand the
culture of violets, carnations, roses and all
general stock; active and not afraid of hard
work, strictly temperate, married man with no
family preferred. Only first-class man and one
who has been on a commercial place, and who
can give personal interview in N. Y. City, need
apply. Must also beagooduesignerandmaker-
up. Good wages to the right man. J. B., care
Florists' Exchange.

WANTED.

Night fireman on steam boilers, must
be experienced as sach, sober, and have
references from former employers.

». J. REVTER,

'Westerly, R, I.

'WANTED.

Seed and Florist Establishment, an experi-
enced flower seed and bulb man with general
linowledgeof trade. atateage,eiperienoeand
salary expected. A flrst-olass man is wanted
and full particulars must accompany applica-
tion. Address

H. W., Florists' Exchange.

W^ANTED.

A flrst-class working foreman for large com
merclal place, capable to handle twenty-Bve
houses. Must be good on roses, Inoludlag
American Beauties, carnations, violets and
chry8anthemura.s References will be required
from last employer and must be of the best as
none but flrst-class man will give satisfaction.
Married man preferred. A'ldress
J. A,, care Florists' Bxcbange.

W^ ANTED AT ONCE.

Two experienced rose growers, to take charge
of 11 section of houses; also two experienced
carnation growers, to t-ke charge of a section
of carnation houses. These must be flrst-class
growers, and have the best of refetences
Kindly state nxperlencp, wagei expected etc
Addr-Rs I^ake View Rose Gardens.
Jamestown, J». v.

Mention the Florists' Elxohange when writing.

MISCELLIIIEOOS WINTS.

Rate SI per inch. No adv. less than 50c.

WANTED.

25 OOOto 50,000 cuttings of California
Privet, goudbirong wool cutluorlS incht-e,
or will buy wood uncut. Will pay cash or ex-
change nursery stock for it. Send lowest casb
price and particulars to

CHARLES BCACK,
Locli Box, 48, Hightstown, N. J.

W^ANTED.

A few more good Roses, Carnations, Violets,
Smilax and a variety of cut flowers; special
inducements made to growers of same. Write
us what you have.

HICKS & CKAWBUCK,
108 LlviDgston St., Brooklyn, N, Y.

Wanted to Bxchange.

PFor Kentlas. PandanuB UlIIIs. Arecas and Hybrid Tea
Roses. 3 inch stock, the following ;

400 Cineraria Hybrida, In 2^ and 3 Inch pots,
Dreer'8 seed.

200 Orevlllea Robusta* 4 Inch pots. 15 to 18 In.
high ; and about

20 000 Cannaa. In 6 clean varletles-Italla. Austria.
Henderson. Vaughan, Mme. Crozy and F. Vaughan.

GHO. JUSX, Jacksonville, Fla

BUSIIESS OPPOmUKITIES.

Bate SI per Inob. Mo adv. less than 60o.

FOR SALE.

On easy terms, greenhouse property, 12,0(10
feet glass, dwelling, land, sheds, windmill, tai k.
etc.; good local trade. Within easy reach of
cities. Address H. P., care Florists' Exchange.

Some well watered acres, with green-
houses, bam, dwelling, etc.. near siation, at Ardsley,
on Putnam branch N. Y. Central. Ideal spot for large
establishment. W. E. t^loacm. Ardeley, N. Y,,
or R. stomerville. S W. 13th Si.. N. Y.

IF YOU HAVE $400.00

Vou can double it in one minuteby buying my
greenhouse; 40LI0 feet glass, dwelling and gar-
den ; no competition ; big opportunity for
florist or lettuce grower, and big bargain for
quick acceptance.

H. v.. care Florists* Exchange.

Rare Opportunity.

For Sale at a Sacrifice, or will Lease on reas-
onable terms, Bmall greenhnuse establishment
fully stocked, with privilege of renting ten
adjoining houses next Spring. Centrally
located in city of 300,('OO inhabitants, on prin-
cipal avenue, with large store and ample
ground. Must be seen to he appreciated. An
excellent chance for the rltf ht party.

H. Z., care Florists' Exchange.

Forced Sale of Greenhouse Property

In Sprlna A'alley, 30 miles from N. Y. City. 5
minutes from R. R. depot. The owner is unable to
woik the plare on account of sickness and wishes
to go to Klonda; is wlIIInB to sell for half Its value.
Two and a half acres of hltih land, dwelllnghouse
new, tour greenhousea 12x100, one 18x200. In good
condition and Bto< ked with violets and carnations,
heated wlih Hltchings boilers. Price |3600. $100J
can remain'on mortgage at Ave per cent. Apply at
once to

T.. USSING, 53 W. 28th St., New York.

MISCELUNEOOS.

Kate SI per inch. No adv. less than 60c.

FOR SAI.E CHEAP.

Double tliick Greenbouse Glass.

State size and quantity wanted.

By 8. JACOBS & SONS,
Jobbers In Greenhouse Glass,

406 W. I3tU St., K. V. City.

CARNATIONS.

Orders booked tor cuttings

and plants grown for 1900.

D. «. HERROM, Olean, N. v.

Mention the Florists' Exchangt when writing.

Unle.ss a man knows how to manage
those above him as well as those below
him, he will never achieve supreme suc-
cess. Knowledge of Imman nature is the
chief element in the composition of the
successful business man.— Andrew Car-
negie.

Boston.

Market News.

Business this week has not been so
good as last, but there is a fairly steady
trade. These conditions are expected to
obtain up to the last part of the week
before Christmas. Good flowers of all
kinds are, as a rule, cleared up very well
at satisfactory prices. Roses are short-
ening up in supply, though there is no
very apparent scarcity, and good aver-
age prices are realized. Those for Beauty
have continued to soar until the ordi-
nary grades have reached f 35 to $50 per
100; the latter figure for good flowers
on stems from 24 to •^0 inches; extras
now make as high as $7 and $8, in lim-
ited quantities. Bride and Bridesmaid of
good (luality do very well, and the sup-
ply has become limited, especially of the
finer grades. Prices range from .f4 to
$12.50 per 100, a few selected Brides-
maid making $14 and $16. Kaiserin
and Carnot are scarce and bring very
good figures, Carnot running from $8 to
$lt'>, a few specials reaching $20. Kai-
serin makes about the same as Bride.

Carnations are becoming more abun-
dant, but are probably as much so now
as the.y will be until a day or two before
Christmas. Consequently they are held
at fairly good prices yet; $2.50 for fine
grades of all varieties, except Scott, the
best of which make but $2. There is,
however, a good supply of choice varie-
ties which bring $3 daily at the Ex-
change. These prices are niiaximum, and
grade down to .?1.

Violets continue very scarce and are
eagerly sought for at all times. It of
good qualit.y the.y bring $1.25 per 100
easily, and finer quality makes .11.50.

Mignonette is very scarce, supply being
inadequate to meet the demand, and
makes $2 to $4 a 100. Valley is very
plentiful at usual prices, as are Roman
hyacinths and Paper Whites, which now
bring but $2 for best; a smaller grade
selling for $1.50. Stevia is in gootl sup-
ply. A few single yellow narcissus have
been brought in this week. Those in the
market on Monday were held at $8 a
100, but moved slowly at that figure.
On Wednesday they sold for $6 in larger
quantities, and as these increase daily a
gradual decline of jiricos iti expected.

Light Supply for Christmas.

Indications point to a rather light
supply of stock for the Christmas trade;
but the weather from now on may work
big changes. The decrease in the daily
shipments of .Vnierican Beauty indicate
a limited quantity of this stock for the
holiday, and if the weather turns cold,
with dark days. Beauty will Ije very
scarce. Bride and Bridesmaid will likely
be in fair supply and of good (juality,
though some cold, clear weather would
improve the color of Bridesmaid a good
deal. Meteor will probably be in fairly
gorjd stock, but Kaiserinand Carnot will
be short, especially the finer grades.
Still as the demand is always for colored
flowers at Christmas, the call for these
latter may not be great.

The carnation will, however, be in
good supply and be forced to substitute
for scarcities in other lines. There is a
noticeable scarcity of good Daybreak
and dark pinks; "and though there are
more Bradt and other fancies grown
than in past years the demand increases,
and this flue variety will be scarce. Scott
and other sort.s iM)r(lering on the same
shade of pink will be plentiful, and proba-
bly sufficient to meet the call for them,
which is good, as well as for bright red
ones.

There may be a few chrysanthemums
in, but not many of good quality. Vio-
lets are bound to be scarce. In conver-
sation with the salesman of a large vio-
let grower I learned that he will not
have one-third as many flowers this year
as last, when he marketed close to 40^000
violets on December 24. Most of the
other growers will be similarly situated.
Mignonette i.s to be very short. Valley
and what bulbous stock is coming will
be in excellent supply, as well as stevia;
and small bunches of pansies, nastur-
tiums, raarguerites,wallaowerB, etc.

Of pot plants there will probably be
the usual variety seen at the holiday sea-
son. Messrs. Ewell and Sutermeister are
both promising a flue lot of primroses in
pots and pans. Roman hvacinths, sola-
nums, stevia, etc. William W. Edgar has
a fine lot of azaleas in variety of sizes
and colors, which are fast being engaged.
He will, of course, have Begonia Gloire
de Lorraine in quantity, and a nice lot
of foliage plants for this season, includ-
ing drac.-enas, araucarias, etc., afso Adi-
antuin cuneatum and A. Farleyense. E.
N. Pierce & Sons will also have a nice lot
of azaleas, together with some of the
Lorraiue begonias. Geo. M. Anderson

will have about the same variety and
some fine poinsettias. He reports his
begonias all ordered.

Besides, there will be cyclamen, ericas,
a few ardisias, orange trees, etc., to
make up a choice assortment.

A Wedding Anniversary.

About fifteen or twenty Itoston
florists and their wives joined in the cele-
bration of the wooden wedding of Mr. and
Mrs. William W. Edgar, at their home at
Waverly. The visiting florists first looked
over the place and were shown a fine
display of Christmas and other plants,
the Gloire de Lorraine begonia being in
fine shape. After a thorough inspection
the part.y joined the merry crowd of
neighbors and friends of the host in the
large show house, which had been taste-
fully decorated with bunting and wild
smilax, and transformed into a pretty
dining hall. A collation was served and
with music and singing a very pleasant
evening was passed. That it was a
wooden anniversary was attested by the
quantit.v of wooden-ware presents of
which Mr. and Mrs. Edgar were the
recipients.

Mass. Horticultural Society.

This year prizes were offered for the
first time, at this season of the year, at
Horticultural Hall, for orchid displays;
and a very fine showing was brought
out. Mr. James E. Itothwell (John
Mutch, gardener) made a large exhibit,
including Oncitlium ornithorynchum,
Cattle.va chocoensis alba, Cypripedium
amabile and a nice Vanda cierulea, be-
sides other cattle.vas and cypripediums.
Mr. Oakes Ames also made quite a large
display, most noticeable among which
were Cypripedium insigne var. citrinum ;
('. Dee'dmanianum C. Spicerianum X C.
Chamberlainianum ), C. Sallierii Hyeanum
(('. villosum X C. insigne). Mrs. John L.
Gardner showed a handsome variety of
Ladia autumnalis and a choice (!ypripe-
dium Leeanum in her fine collection.
Mrs. Gardner also had a dozen finely
grown plants of Chinese piimroses. R. &
J. Farquhar exhibited a collection of six
new cannas with nice colored flowers.
H. A. Wheeler made a handsome display
of cut orchids, among which La^liHScri-
spilabia and anceps, Epideudrum vitelli-
num, Udontoglossum crispum and Ly-
caste plana were remarkabl.v fine. He
also showed a collection of a great
variety of begonia foliage.

On Wednesday, December 13, the Com-
mittee on (Jnrdens of the Massachusetts
Horticultural Society made their final
tour of inspection for this year, with Ed-
mund M. Wood & Co.'s Waban Rose Con-
servatories as the destination. Tte.v
found here an excellent range of rose
houses, all of which were in superb con-
dition. The range is entered for the
prizes offered by tlie society for the best
hou.ses of roses, in which competition Mr.
Wood was successful last year.

News Notes.

A fire occurred in the Calder Floral
Co.'s store this week, the second within
two months. It is thought the fire was
the result of ati explosion ea,rly on Mon-
day morning. Two large holes were
made in th(r floor, and the plate-glass
windows were completely shattered.

C. W. Ward, of the Cottage Gardens,
(Jueens, L. I., was in town Tuesday, also
Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Fuller, of Leominster.
Mass.

Henry Collins, formerly with Mrs.
Rogersatthe Adams House, is now with
Norton Bros., at the Hotel Berkeley
store.

William E. Do.vie has again been elected
an alderman in the City of Cambridge.

F. J. N.

School of Horticulture.

If the number of applications warrant
the undertaking, a short school of horti-
culture will be held at the Rhode Island
College, Kingston, R. I., beginning Feb-
ruary 20, 1900, and continuing two
weeks. The plan will be to crowd all the
clear-cut practical instruction possible
into this brief space of time. To that end
the aid of practical men who have made
a success in different lines of horticulture
will be elicited. Sjiecial effort will also
be made to familiarize students with
horticultural literature in order that
they maj- know where to look for in-
formation when needed. The work will
include a study of soils, fertilizers, plant
life, fruits, vegetables, ornamental gar-
dening, propagation, spraying, etc.
Especial attention will be given to bush
fruits. Expenses moderate. For further
informjition address

Fred. W. Card,
Professor of Horticulture,
Kingston, R. I.

December 16, 1899.

Thb Florists* Exchkngb.

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IF YOl WANT THE

Ghoicest StocK

FORCSRISimS!

PLACE mi mm ifow

CARNATIONS

ALL THE....
NOVELTIES

Maceo, Gomez, 6. H. Crane. Bradt, Gov. Roosevelt. New York ; also Scott, Flora Hill. Etc.

Lily of the Valley, Hyacinths and Paper White Narcissus

AMV QITAKTITV OP THE FINEST CRADE.

''Vxox^Ezrrss ^1

ClTTLEflS. DENDROBIUM FORMOSUM and CfPRIPEDIUMS. FINEST IMERICIIi REIUTIES, BRIDESMIIDS, BRIRES

SiLU, mum and IDIINTUMS.

and METEORS in the market.

In addition to the above Special Stock we will have a good supply of No. 1 Flowers at Lower Figures. ^

JOHN YOUNG, !??==! 51 W. 28th St. New York. I

Montreal.

Business Notes.

The thought uppermost in the
minds of the retail men now is. Where
shall we get our cut flowers for Christ-
mas? From all appearances this will be
a very serious matter. For the past two
months the weather has been of the very
worst possible description for the pro-
duction of cut flowers — dull and mild the
whole time, with not more than a couple
of bright days — a striking contrast to
the cold, clear weather we mostly expe-
rience about this time. The scarcity will
bh! most heavily felt in the three staples,
roses, carnations and violets, and what
there will be will be very deficient in
quality. In seasonable bulbous stock
there will be the usual liberal supply, and
from present appearances^ it will be of
very good (luality. Plants will figure
very largely in this Christmas trade;
everyone seems to have a full supply of
these, and the ((uality will be up to the
average. There are no novelties to be
seen at present, but several are promised
in a few days.

The chrysanthemum season cau now
be called closed, and from inquiries made
it would seem to have been considerably
better than for the past few years. The
early part opened very dull, but toward
the end the demand was very brisk, and
I have yet to hear of anyone who has
had an.v tiuantit.v of the late varieties
left fin haml, as is so often the case.

The retail prices for the week are:
Beauty, 75c. each for good flowers:
Hirde and Hridesmaid, |i2 to $2.rM for
firsts: carnations, T.^c. to $1 per dozen
for fancy; .Tdc.to ()()c. for ordinary stock;
violets, !jOc. to 75c. per bunch; Roman
and Paper White, 75c. to $1 per dozen
spikes.
Horticultural So<^iety.

The annual meeting of the Horti-
cultural Society was held in the presi-
dent's office on the afternoon of the 14:th
Inst. The report of the secretary showed
that the society had held its ground dur-
ing the past year, and had succeeded in
decreasing its indebtedness, which now
is iindci- .iudO, t)y $7."i during the year.

< Hi 1- ipt of the Government graut for

till' present year the society will be free
fri^rii all indebtedness. One result of the
meeting, which is c«)using satisfaction

among the practical men, Is the election
of Messrs. G. Copland, J. Bennett, C. A.
Smith, George Trussell and Jules Betrix
as members of the executive. These gen-
tlemen are all professiitnal growers, and
will prove a ver.v valuable addition to
the executive. W. Kamsej', Esq., was
re-elected jiresident and Nlr. Bowles re-
elected secretary-treasurer. The Board
of Directors is composed of prominent
citizens.

Notes.

Bertie Graves has left with his
family for California, where he intends to
enter business. The Canadian climate
was too rigorous for Mrs. Graves. Mr.
Ware has taken over several of the green-
houses, and in the Spring will remove
same to some spot where the land is less
valuable. B.

Philadelphia.

market Notes.

During the early part of the week
business kept up, and nearly all the stores
had as much as they could attend to.
The end of the week a lull is noticed, which
is usual before the holiday trade starts
up. Shipping business has been very
good, and this has relieved the market.
Prices are holding up well. For the very
best selected Beauty $7.50 per dozen is
asked. These are mostly for shipping or
special orders. The usual price round
the city is from $2 to $6. .Such roses as
Bride, Bridesmaid and Kaiserin are sell-
ing at from $(! to .flo; while $12 has
been obtained for a few extra selected
stock. Libertv is in good demand at $15
and $20 per loo.

Carnations continue to sell fairly well;
$l.."o to $2 is the general price, while
selected stock of Hill, Bradt, etc., sells at
.ffS to $4. Kthel Crocker is in good de-
mand and sells leadily at $5 per 100. It
is somewhat difficult to form any idea
about the supjily of cut flowers for the
end of next week. The plants of some
growers seem to be off crop, while other
growers report they will have plenty;
but it looks at present as if choice roses
will not lie very j)lentiful.

From the majority of reports from
plant growers ever.vthing with a fiower
is already sold for next week's delivery,
as also are such plants as Draco'na ter-
minalis and poinsettias. The number of

plants in the city for holiday sales ap-
pears to be larger than ever: not only
are florists' stores filled up but depart-
ment stores, and all the prominent seed
stores have very large stocks on hand.
All are advertising freely in the city
papers.
The News.

Smith & Whiteley have dissolved
partnership: the business will be carried
on by Frank Whitiley, .liilin Smith retir-
ing. ' This Hrm has .i greenhouse plant
at Lansdowne, mostly devoted to rose
growing, and a retail store on South
16th street, this city.

Benj. Durfee, Washington: Phil. Haus-
wirth, Chicago, and Mrs. Wm. .J. Halli-
day, Baltimore, were visitors this week.
DAVin Rust.

St. Louis.

He Market.

Several days of late we have had dark,
gloomy weather, with considerable rain.

This is supposed to Interfere with retail
business, enough to make it very quiet.
Receipts of stock are not large, conse-
quently no great surplus exists.

Carnations are the best selling articles
and go at about 2c. for average stock.
Roses bring 4c. to (Jc. Violets are still
very scarce, realizing $1.50 per 100 for
California. There is a large surplus of
Roman and Paper White narcissus. Val-
ley goes slow.

Large quantities of good green and
holly are in themarket. Prices for green
are about one-third of last year's, with
prospect of its going still lower.

Florists, in some cases, have made their
Christmas decorations in their store
fronts. All are busy making up wreath-
ing, for which there seems to be quite a
good call.

The store men are hustling around
buying plants for Christmas. Azaleas
anil poinsettias are mostly called for,
with a decided shortage of both. Azaleas
arrived late this year and not many are
out; there also seems to be very few
good poinsettias to be had. There is a
good call for stock plants of chrysanthe-
mums here; those having a supply would
do well to advertise them.

Notes.

>trs. Harry Voung has been very

sick with typhoid fever, which has been
very severe in this city lately.

Fred C. Weber will entertain a euchre
party on the Kith.

Messrs. Hong & Rudloff have given up
the Klockenkemper greenhouses. Mr. K.
will resume the running of them.

CCS.

Hardiness of Victoria Regla.

Editor Florists^ Excliange.

Mr. Tricker, for very obvious reasons,
has not complied with my reijuest (page
1127) for the cause of the increased
hardiness of Victoria regia as shown in
his variety. I cannot for a moment see
that it is" anything else than a partly
acclimated form of V. regia; in fact, Mr.
Tricker admits this, for he says, page
1206, "I do not claim it to be a species."
True, a little further on in his communi-
cation he would have us believe that it
is not a variety either, and then finishes
up by referring to Trickeri as a variety.
It must be either one or the other — a
species or a variety: but Mr. Tricker evi-
dently has his doubts ou the subject. I
will leave him to work out this puzzle,
and he may favor us with his solution
later.

Now as to the requirements of the
type, the case cited by me is by no means
exceptional, except, perhaps, in so far as
it mentions the largest Victoria plant
grown either with or without artificial
heat. The Victoria has been very suc-
cessfully grown around Washington sea-
son after season, with no artificial heat
after the plants are put out latter part
of May.

The necessity does not exist to take
seeds of all three kinds to find out the
hardiest. This question has not been
raised. The trouble is in the identity of
V. Trickeri, which is, in my opinion,
simply V. regia altered by conditions
differing from those of its native habitat.

As to the Euryale, Mr. Tricker tries to
wriggle out of his dilemma in schoolboy
fashion, he " was told by a native of the
Flowery Kingdom," etc. Did that same
native give Mr. Tricker his information
concerning Japan as being " on the same
continent with India and China," and
that the East Indies and East India are
one and the same'.' (j.W. (),

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Thb Florists' Excht^nge.

aiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiifniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiill

Ethel Crocker.

Absolutely the best pink carnation
ever offered tbe trade. Grown equally
successfully by Messrs. Hill. Craig, and
myself. You are not buying iton a vent-
ure, but knowing that it is not a success
in one soil and a failure in another.

In cnlor.size. fragrance and stem it is
just what the "storemen" want.

In habit, constitution and freedom of
bluom, it is just what the grower wants,
never out oi crop from Sept. to July,
more flowers to the square foot than any
other known variety, and practically
no seconds. With 18.000 stock plants to
work from there is no danger of over-
propagation, and you are not asked to
wait until plantinff out time for your
cuttings, but can have them whenever
wanted. Orders intrusted to rae will
have my personal attention, both in the
8election of the cuttuigs and the filling
of the order. Price, per 100. »10;
35, »2 50; 1000, «75.00; 250, #18.75.

H£RR'S PANSIES at »4 per 1000
now, and a regular assortment of car-
nations in a list ready Jan. 1st.

I UBERT M. HERR, Lancaster. Pa.

HIinnilllllllllllllltlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllMIIIIIIMIr

Mention th» Florlatii' gxghftDge when -wTltlng.

ROOTED CUTTINGS

OF CARNATIONS.

Both new and old varieties at lowest prices
for good stock. Special rates on orders booked
for future delivery. Satisfaction or money
refunded.

Orn 1 DIPVUlll HHO Tan Dyke Avenue,
btU. A. HAuKnAn, l»ETKOIT, MICH.

Mention the norlHta' KTchange when writing

CARNATION CUniNfiS

Orders now booked for all fancy vari-
eties. All cuttings guaranteed A 1.

CHICAGO CARNATION CO.,

Qreenhouses and Address, JOLIET, ILLS.

Mention the Floneta' Exchange when writing

HARDY PINKS

Rooted Cuttlugs. Now Ready. 8 sorts as follows: Her
Majesty, giant white; Alha Flmbrlata. white, fringed;
Brunette, pink, with maroon markings; Earl of Carlisle,
varlegatea, maroon, rose and while; Juliette, cherry-
red, variegated pink and white: Gertrude, white. maroon
markings; Laura Wllmer, pink with darker shadings,
fringed; May. beautiful fleeh-pink, very fragrant,
tl.ipO per 100. postpa'd ; $8,00 per lOOu, by express Large;
field-grown clumps. fS.OO a 100. Satisfaction guaranteed.

A. B. DAVIS & SON, Purcellviile, Va.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

f CARNATIONS \

i F. DORNER & SONS CO., S

5 LA FAYETTE, IND. S

Mention the Florlatfl' Exchange when writing.

Car n alio o s . qulr'ier)''*f o'f "an

new and standard

varieties. If you want anything write us. Ail
information cheerfully given. Field-grown
plants are sold.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

Stock plants of the leading and standard
sorts. Write for prices.

H. ^VHBER & SO:ns, Oakland, Md.

Mention the Florleta' Exchange when writing

AMERICA

95 per lOOi $40 per 1000.

Rooted Cuttings, Spring delivery. Place
your order at once and get early struck cut-
tings. Also ft full list of Commercial varieties
of Carnations.

WM. MURPHY,
5ta. F., ClnclnnBtl, O. Carnation Specialist.
Menttnn iho F1<-»rlwttt' ETchange wh*rn writing

GflBPOH SEEDS

Specialists in pedigree seeds for winter
blooming. Contracts Solicited.

AMERICAN ROSE CO., Washington, D.c.

Mention th« Florists' E^xchange when wrltlog.

Winter Blooming Primroses.— Up

till recent rears little attention has been
given to other species of primula besides
sinensis, for providing Winter-blooming
plants. ' Now we have at least half a
dozen other species and varieties, alj..<'f
which deserve a place in the list of « in-
ter-flowering plants. P. mollis is a spe-
cies not much known in America. Awell-
grown plant will reach a height of about
1.S Inches when in bloom; the flowers,
which are rose colored, are produced in
whorls as in I', sinensis. It should be
grown as cool as possilile all the year
round. P. Forbesii is a wonderful spe-
cies when we consider the enormous
number of flowers produced on even
small plants. It surpasses every other
species in this particular with which I
am familiar. Primula obconica has
been very much improved since its intro-
duction. The first plants grown had
small , pinkish white flowers; now there
are strains having the flowers three
times the original size, from almost pure
white to fairlv deep pink and with beau-
tifully fringed corollas. This species
thrives best in a light, rich soil having
good drainage. It is the hardiest of
those mentioned here, having withstood
miid Winters in the open at Washington.
A variety of P. floribunda, which was
sent out a year or two ago, named Isa-
bellina, is much stronger than the type
and makes a capital Winter IMoomer.
The flowers, at first pale yellow then
almost pure white, are borne on slender
stalks having from six to eight whorls
to each. P. floribunda is deep yellow.
All of the above may be raised true from
seed. It should be sown early so as to
have the plants well advanced beyond
the seedling stage before the advent of
real warm weather. P. floribunda may
be grown three in a pot, but its variety
and all of the others should be grown
on from single plants.

A Good Red Flowering Plant came
to us a year or two ago under the name
of Ktephanophysum longiflorum. This
big name may be changed to Ruellia, ac-
coi-ding to Nicholson. Especially for
conservatory decoration it is a most use-
ful plant during the dull months, small-
sized plants being covered with bright
red flowers. The ease with which flower-
ing plants may he had by the end of the
year is remarkable. Cuttings are put in
the usual time that soft-wooded bedding
Iilants arc projiagated; they root in a
few «lav6, after which they are put in 3-
inch pots. Three of the plants may then
be put in a G-inch pot, and by keeping
them in a growing temperature they
may be had in full flower two months
after the cuttings are taken. It is not
only useful as a Winter-blooming iilant,
it comes in well for planting out in
Spring, blooming satisfactorily during
the Summer.

Plants of Cryptomeria Japonica
will stand in a cold frame all Winter in
most places without hurt other than a
slight yellowish tinge to tlie leaves; but
where they are wanted to make market-
able plants in as short a time as possible
from the seedling stage, they should be
kept in a cool house, where, if suitable
rooting conditions are provided, they w-ill
make ra|)id progress during the Winter
months. Tlic soil in which they seem to
thrive best is a stiff loam with a liberal
addition of sand. Thisplantis a capital
substitute for the Norfolk Island pine,
and can be grown at one-fourth of the
cost of the latter. Seedlings, like those
of the araucaria, do not make the best
furnished plants, but they can be topped
and rooted much easier than the arau-
caria.

Cuttings of Evergreens. — Where a
freezing temperature can be excluded
during the next two months, and not
too sunnj' a position chosen, most of the
evergreens usually grown can be success-
fully rooted from very large pieces; that
is, pieces very much larger than usually
taken. Junipenissabinaand;j. sabiuoides
may be safel.v rooted from pieces 15
inches in length. To get up a large ciuan-
tity from a limited stock, of course this
is a waste of wood; but where a few
plants are wanted quick this is a caijital
method. Ketinospora obtusa and most
of its forms will root very well from
pieces (i to 8 inches long. Taxus baccata
and a dozen of its varieties which are
grown here, if put in about this time,
from pieces 10 inches long we will have
fair-sized plants in a year's time. Aucuba
japonica and C'erasus laurocerasus will
also root from very large cuttings.

Aralia papyrifcra is one of our hand-
somest foliage plants for the open border.
From Washington southward it is relia-

bly hardy, even during severe Winters,
without protection. In the northern
states it will come out all I'ight if the
crowns are covered with some material,
such as straw or leaves. The propaga
tion of this plant should be attended to
now. The long rhizome-like roots should
be carefully dug up, saving every piece,
no matter how small. The roots should
be cut into pieces from ii to 3 inches long
and covered over at least 2 inches, in
boxes of very sandy soil, placing the
boxes for the Winter beneath the bench
in a carnation house. The pieces after
sprouting may be put in 3-inch pots.

G. W. O.

BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS.

Lilies intended for Easter flowering
should be given a good light position on
the benches, and be allowed to grow
right along from now on. Disease is
again allowing itself among the Harrisii.
The best cure, up to date, is simply to
throw the affected plants away as soon
as the disease manifests itself. It is no
use taking up valuable space with in-
fected stock. Keep the plants free from
green fly by fumigation ; do this once a
week, and the fly will never get a fair
start. It is far better to keep the pest
down in this way than to wait until it
becomes numerous beforecommencing to
fumigate.

Hydrangeab to be in bloom for Easter
may be started about this time. If they
were planted out all Summer and lifted
and potted in theFall,no furtherpotting
will be necessary, but if they have been
kept in pots a larger shift should begiven
them. By starting we do not mean to
put them in a hot house and force them
right along; just bring them into a tem-
perature of ."»0 or .5.5 degrees and a little
later they will stand all the forcing-
needed.

Cyclamen seedlings are ready to be
taken from the seed pan, and the best
place for them is in shallow, wooden
flats. Use leaf soil and sand only, and
grow in the full light. They do not need
any shade at this stage of their life.

Drooi'INo Plants. — There never seem
to be too many plants of a drooping
nature in the Spring, and it is none too
early to jirepare the stock for next .year.
Cuttings of vlncas. especially, should be
put in at once. The trailing abutilon
also may be propagated, if the stock of
old plants is not sufficiently large to give
the required number of cuttings all at
one batch. If the cuttings can all be pro-
cured at once this may be deferred for
another mouth yet.

Gloxinias make fine plants the first
season from seed, and this is the right
time to sow. The erect flowering varie-
ties are most desirable. When sowinir
cover the seed but lightly, and never
allow them to get dry after they have
once been watered. Keep them just
moist until they germinate, even if they
have to be sprinkled twice or three times
daily. Use a rubber bulb when sprink-
ling.

Carnations. — It is none too early to
commence propagating thosevarieties of
carnations that throw but few cuttings,
and we believe that from now on, with
such growers as Mrs.Bradt, etcthe best
time to propagate is when the cuttings
are the fittest. If a batch can be taken
now, by all means put them in the sand.

BOSTON FERN k!£«^

A SPECIALTY.

, cut
7.8

and 10 Inch pots, at $50.00. »T5.00, and »100 00 a 100.
CASH OR REFERENCE PLEASE.

L. H. FOSTER, i^^m Dorchester Mass.

Mention the THnrtutM' Exchange when w-ntiaai

COCOS NUCIFERA

Fine large plants, S5c. to 40c. each.
TIl.LANDiSIA. ORCHIDS, ZARIIAS,
CRINUMS, AGAVES, CANNAS, CALADI-
UMS. ANANASSA EUGENIA, ACROS-
TICHUM, NEPHROLE1M8 EXALTATA,
and other stock for sale, or excliauge for 10,000
CALLASand FANCY CALADIUMS.

SOAR BROS .Little River, Florida.

Mention the IHorist*' Ezetaanre w^hen writing.

HEADQUARTERS FOR

Paiffls and Ferns.

Fine, clean homegrownstock: prrnwn cool
Give usa trial order and be CONVINCED.

J. B. HEISS. SI:?.f?,'>eV.' Dayton, Ohio.

6EM» FOR PKICK LIST,

Mention the PIoriBts' Exchange when writing.

FERNS. FERNS.

This year we have a fine lot, all in the best
possible shape, a good variety and nice, bushy
stock, 2,1-4 in pots. $3.50 per 100 ; $30.00 per lOdO ;
packed in pots, .50 cts. per 100 extra, express
paid to New York.

H. WESTON SBRO., Hempstead, L. I., N.Y.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when wrlttng.

Ie;lirole;is Mata Soslonieiisis

The handsomest decorative plant in
cultivation, $5.00 a 100; $40.00 a 1000.

Mine Is the Genuine Stock.

FRED.C.BECKER,Cambridgo,Mass.

1730 CAMBRIDGE ST.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

PALH PLANTS.

L.ATANIAS— I in. pots. 18 to 22 In high. 4 and 5
leai es, $2.00 per doz , $15.00 pT 100; 6 In. pot'. 20 to
24 In. high, 6 and 1 leaves. $6.00 per doz., $45.00 per
100; large, 4 to 4^ift. In height and diameter $5.00
per plant.

ARECA l>UTESCENS-6 In. pots, 2H ft, high. 2
and 3 plants to pot. $12.00 per doz,; 10, 11 and Vi In.
pots, several plants to put, (i and 7 ft. high, $7 50
$10.00 and $12 50 per plant.

ItENTIAS— several sizes; prices on application.

PAN DAN US VEITCIIII— 6 In. pots, nicely varie-
gated, $1.00 per plant.

J.W. COLFLESH, Philadelphia, Pa.

23d STREET AND W001>LAN1> AVE.,
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

LATANIA BORBONICA

4 Inch pots $2.50 per doz ; $20X0 per 100.

5 " 4.75 *' 35.00 "

6 " 9.00 ** 70.00 "

7 " l.SSeach.andfineapeclraen

plants from $6 00 and upwards.

Areca LiUteMcens, Qne plants from $5.00 upwards.
Kentia Belmoreann and Forsteiiann—

4 In. pots. $35.00 per 100 : 5 In. pots. $50 to $75 per 100 ;
6 In. pots, $1.00 to $I.ii5 each , 7 In, pots, $1.75 to
$2 00 each ; larger plants, well grown, from $2.50 and
upwards.

Phcenix reclinata, 4 In. pots. 25c. each, $20 per 100;

5 In. pots. 40c. each. $35.00 per 100 : 6 In. pots, 60c. each,
$55.00 per 10(1 ; 7 In. pot«, $1.25 each.

Pbtenix C'annrienBiM, Rupicola and Recli-
nata. fine specimen plants, from $3.00 to $5 00 each.
Cocos Wcdileliana, from 2 in. pots, $1.50 per doz.

tSPtRlGUS SPREHGERI lll^SS:il'^.^c^°'-
JOHN BADER, Troy Hill. Allegheny, Pa.

L. D. TELEPHONE 872.
Mf^ntlon thp FTorlBTP' ICTchftng<> when wolfing

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♦ mil II T II u niiuriTii

I

♦
♦

X per i.yiyt\ ^ou.uu per xuuu.

\ EDW. J. TAYLOR, Southport, Conn.
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IDItNTUni GUNEITUM I

strong 21/. in. plants, $3.00 per 100; ♦

f25.00 per 1000. ♦

Fineplants.in 3i/o and 4 In. pots, $6.00

per 100; $50.00 per 1000.

Studer Offers

Nephrolepls Washingloniensis Sep&V.s

ferns, strong plants, four for SI; six smaller
ones for $1.00, free by mail. I originated this
fern and have thousands to select from.

PALMS.

Kentia Belmoreana, 6 in. pots, 3 ft. bigh
7 leaves, $1.50 each; larger plants, $2.50 each.

LatsDla, 7 in. pot. 31' in. bigh and diameter,
7 leaves, $1.35 each; fr<»ra 6 in. pots. 75c. each.

SeafoTthia Elegans, from 6 in. pots, 4 ft.
bigb. 75c each; from 6 in. pots, 50c. each.

Pbcenlx and Coryphas, f rom Band6in. pots,

Areca Lutescens, from 4 in. pots, 35c. each.
Cocos Weddeliana, from 3 in. pots, 15 in.

high, $3 per dozen.

Cyperus Alternifolias, large plants for
5 in. pots, $1 per dozen.

Otaheite Oranges, with 3, 3 and 4 fruits,
from 4 in. and 5 in. pots, 25c., 30c. and 35c. each;
larger ones 50c. each.

Small Ferns, Carex, Marantas. Antherl-
cuuas, etc., for fern dishes or baskets, 50c. per
dozen.

Discount, 10 per cent, on Cash Order of $10
and up, adding besides extras to help pay
e.vpress charges.

N. STUDER Anacostia. D. C.

Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange wh»o wrttlng.

usiness Paper

usiness Men:

^''^ Florists' Exchange

a

December lO 1899.

THE) F>l-ORISTS' EXCMKNCE.

Ili49

While it's warm we sliip by FREIGHT

PHLinS WO FEBUS

At lower rate

But EXPRESS CHARGE is your fate
When it's cold and you're too late.

'>avI_IS/|

size Height Cbar.

pot. Inches, leaves.

Latania Borbonlca..2in.
..3 "

..5 " 16-20 6-8

...6 " 18-23 6-7

..7 " 2n-24 6-8

..8 " 28-30 7-8

R " 28-34 7-8

3U-36 8 9

U-18 4-8

5-7 3-4

8-lU 4-5

18-2il 6-6

18-22 6-7

20-25 5-7

34-3S 6-7

20-24 4-6

3.5-28 4-6

26-30 6-8

36-40 6-6

Varirtiks.

..9

Cocos Weddeliana..3
KentlaBelmoreana..3

Kentia Forsteriana. .6

..6

. — Price — ,

Each. Doz

{0 60

1 60

6 00
9 00

12 00
24 00
30 00
36 00

2 CO

2 00

3 00

7 20

12 00
18 00
30 CO

7 30

13 00
18 00
30 00

$0 60
75

1 00

2 00

2 60

3 00
26
26

75
1 00

1 50

2 50
75

1 00

1 60

2 50

MISCELLANEOUS.

VARIKTIK3.

Peperomia Argyrea,

3

4

Oracsena Terminalis, 4

Dracxna Fragrans, 4

5

Per doz.
; in. pots $0 76

1 60

2 00

3 00
3 OU
6 00
9 00

fine plants.,
fine plants..

Araucaria Excelsa. .3 in

..4 "

" ..6 "

" ..7 "

Ficus Elastica 4 "

" 6 '•

Size Height No. of . Price- —

pot. Inches, tiers. Each. Poz.

2-3

2-3

S-4

6-7

10-13
18-20
36-38
13-14
16-18

$0 60 $6 00

1 00 10 00

1 35 15 to

2 50 30 00
25 3 00
50 5 00

1 00 12 00

IVJ

size
pot.

Cyrtomium Falcatum 4 in.

Blechnum Orientate 2

Lomaria Gibba 4

Pters Serrulata 2

Pterls Umbrosa 6

NephroleplsExaltata 4

" ** 5

. Price ,

Per doz. Per 100

$2 CO
3 00
5 00
50
1 60
50
3 00

1 50

2 00

$4 00
12 00
4 OO
20 00
12 CO

Vabikties.

size . Price ,

pot. Per doz. Per lOU

Nephrolepls Pectlnata 4 in. $160 $13 00

NepDrolepIs Phillpensis 4 -' 150 12 00

6 " 2 00

ASPARAGUS

AsparagusPiumosus Nanus

2

.. 3

Asparagus Sprengeri 2

60 4 00

1 llO 8 00

60 4 00

We have a general assortment of two inch Ferns,
at $4.00 per hundred; $35.00 per thousand.

GEO. WITTBOLD, ""ILHfeist.. CHICAGO, ILL.

GaliloiDia Fao Palm!

^Vasliliistonia Fillfera, ri-om Hf5ed
bed. one foot liigh, $5 per 100, postpaid,

P. D. BARNHART, Bakersfield, Gal.
Lace Ferns, Polystichum Wallastoni

Best and finest out jfreen, also gond for Fer-
neries, et'*., 1st size $5.00, 2d size $10.00, 3d size
$15.10 per 100.

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI SEED, own
crop, Fall 1899. 100 seed $1.00; 1001) seed $6.00.

Casb with order, please.

ALBERT KNAPPER,

CLEMATIST,

Frankfort, ... Phila.

Mpntlnn the Florists' Exchange when Twrltlnfi:.

FERNS FOR DISHES.

string. 2 and 2% in., $3 per 100 ; S27.60 per 1000.

Marauta MassanKeaua (will sell
your fern rtishes), $6.(10 oer Phi ; $40.djper 1000

Asparagfus Plnmosus, strong, 2 in.,
$4.91 oer 1"0 ; $4 '.HO ner 1000.
Pteris Xreiuula, Sin. pots, strong, $5.00
per lOlJ. Terms, Cash or C. O. D.

C. MERKEL &. SON, Mentor, Ohio.

M^ntlnn th*' Florists' Eichange when writing.

F^" ^^ Mkl ^% A line aBsnrtmcat for (lorlBts
^^ f^ 1^ ^^ uae, from 2?^ and 3 In. pots. AIbo

Selairiiiella Einmelinna, and Reticulata Aurea,

C^yperiiM AlK-iiin'oHuH, iSS.OO per 100.
BABY PKIilIICOSES, from 3 Inch. f4.00 per 100;

fiom 4 Inch, etrong, JH.OO per 100.
PEIiAR<;ONIIIl>IS. In 6 heat commercial varfe-

tlep, mixed, from 3 inch, |3.00 per 100, ano from 4 Inch,

»6.00 per 100.

J. G. EISELE, - Philadelphia, Pa.

20th AND ONTARIO STS.
M^ntlnn thpi Florlata' Exchange when writing.

FERN BALLS

For Spring Delivery
Must be Ordered Now.

VREDENBURC & CO.,

ROCHESTER, N. Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Palms Cheap

Arrca IjiitesceuB.

In. In,
pots hilfh.

No

Prii

rrift'

■iii

l.nlniiiH Rorbonica. .3

CorypliF. Australia. .4

'< " ..G

Cbnmferopti Excelsa 4

'* "5

Cliainierops llumilin

tlnuariensis. 4

1.3-15 2-3

lS-20 3-4

20-24 4-5

28-:i2

10-12

1.W8

18-20

2P-22

12-15

18-20

2(i-:i0

12-15

18-20

leav's per 10 porH"!

«1 20 tU
l.BO
3.50
5.50

(1(1

SeaforlbiaElegans..^

15-18
20-24
15-18

20-

4-5
4-5
3-4
.3-4

.05
1.40
3.50
5.50
2 00
4.00
5 00
2.00
4.00

2(0
4 50
1.30
.75

:")(J.On
5.(111
13 0(J
32.(J(I
.50.0(1
15.(l(i
35 0(1
45.00
15.01)
35.00

13 00
!5 (Id

For other varieties and sizes see Wholesale List
These plants are all strong and ready for
larger pois. All orders must be accompanied
by the cash. Address all orders (o

W. J. HESSER. PHTTSMOUTH, HEB.

Boston Ferns

?(. Exaltata Bostonlensls.

Small planU, $5 00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000;
not less than 260 at 1000 rate. Large plants,
$6.00 to $12.00 per 100,

ALSO A FINE LOT OF

Kentlas, Belmoreanaand Forsteriana, 6-in.

pots, from $1.00 to $1.50 each; 7-in. pots, $1.50

to $2.60 each; larKer plants, $3.0(1 to $10.00 ea.
Areca I.utescens, 60c. to $3.00 each.
Lataulas, from $4.00 per doz., to $300 each.
Araucarlas, large plants, 75c. to $1 50 ea.
AsparaK:uBPlunio8us,$1.00to$1.50doz.
AsparaKOS ttprenKerl, 3H in. pots,

$1,511 per doz.
AsparaKus Xenal88luia8,2)^ in. pots,

"5i-. per ilciz.; 3)^ in. pots, $1.25 per dOZ.
Rubber plants, $6.00 to $8.00 per doz.
primroses, 3!^ in.. $7.00 per 100; 6 in.,

$12.(10 per 100; tor Christmas blooming.

AZALEAS for Christmas.

liloi ining, Irom 75 cts. to $3.00 each ; accord-
ing to size.

WM. A. BOCK, No. Cambridge, Mass.

Unknown correspondents willeend cash with
orders. Connected with Telephone.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Dreer's Decorative Plants
For the Holidays.

Our special December Wholesale List offering a full line of
Decorative Plants such as Palms, Ferns, Araucarias, Ficus,
Ac, &c., suitable for the Holiday Trade, as well as all Season-
able Flower Seeds, lias .just been issued and mailed to the trade.

If you fail to receive your copy please advise us.

HENRY A. DREER,

714 Chestnut Street, - - - PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Mgnt!oD the FIorlBts' Eifhange when writing

FERN SPORES SOW NOW!!

WE ARE HEADQUARTBRS.— E.itra large pacliage of fresh spores, so flicient for 3000 plants
with full cultural directions, post-paid tor $1.00.

EMERSON C. McFADDEN, U. S. Exotic Nurseries, SHORT HILLS, N. J.

■Inn th<. THrvfl.

V-xfy^nrw* w>>*>T» ^rrltlng

THE STORKS & HARRISON CO., Hox 936. PAINISSVII,l,E, OHIO.

LeaHIn? American Nurserymen, nffcr one of Ihe 31o^t Cnoiplete .^i^'iorlmenls of

FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS, ROSES, BULBS, ETC.

4fi TcarH. 44 <;recnhouft08. 1000 Acrea. Correwpondonpe Kollcllpd. Cntitlog Frt-e

mo. k

;, ETC. I

Mention the Floriatr Exchange when wrtttng

ACALYPHA SANDERII

KINE M.ANT8. 2^^ inch, $8.00 per hundred.

THE CONARD & JONES CO. » West Grove, Pa.

Mention the Floristp' Ex.-tia.nge when wrttlng

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HEADQUARTERS FOR XMAS

In Flowering Plants. Also PALMS In Quantity.
HAVE SOMEXHINC KEW BESIDES AZAI.EAS.

ERICAS

THE COMING DECORATIVE
PLANTS FOR XMAS!

More desirable Chan Azaleasl Why? Because the ERICA FRAGRANS will keep
two weeKS in perfect order when in bloom In any florist store, providieg it is kept well
wet. It not sold as a pot plant it can be cut and used to great advantage for making up
funeral, or any other designs. ,. .. ,

Another point in their favor is you can have them in bloom by tasiDg in a warm
house a few at a tune from now until after Easter.

We have in bloom from now on the following flowering plants I

ERICA FRAGRANS, from $13.00, $15.00, $18.00, $24.00 $31.00, $30.00 per doz.
Spec(men plants, from $4.00 to $10.00 each. These can also be supplied by the doz.
Stock finer than ever before, each plant a perfect mass of flowers, color white with
brown center. ^ ^ ^

Shipping orders promptly attended to.

\^(\(\ A7AI FAQ In Bloom for Xraas and New Year I

lOv/Vf i\l4jt\»^M^ t\kj Selected myself when on the other side. ♦

Some in full bud and color now. In3var6.,whlte, pink, and pink and white.

$9.00, $13.00, $16,011, $18.U0, $34.(jO, $30.00, $30.00, $43 011, $48.00, $60.00 per doz.
A tew larger plants, from $6.00 to $8.00 each.

I»OI ISSETTI AS, SSp a flower ; better flowers, 35c. each. Pots have from 3 to 6 flowers.

CVCi.AMEN I>ersicuni Grandillora, from $4.00, $6.00 $9.00, $13.00 per doz.

KEISTIAS, frcuii 3ilet8. tcj $3.'j.0O each. Made-up plants a specialty.

ARECA EUXESCEBJS, from $3.6010 $8.00 each. 3 in a pot.

I»AI>»DAKJl.IS VEITCHII, from 80 els. to $2.60 each.

PAKJUABJUS IIXILIS. from 60 cts. to $1.60 each.

I^XTANIA BORBOKICA, plants. $6.1111 per doz.

FINE PVRAMIDS OF BOX-WOOD, $4.00 to $7.00 each.

ERICAS IN BUD.

Trolley

from L. 1

We have also plants in bud, for florists desiring to

force into bicom themselves.
Erica Mediterranea, from 3)4 in pots, $3 a doz. ;

larger plants, $1.00 each.
Varieties suitable for blooming after

Xmas until Easier.
Erica Fragrans, for forcing after Xmas, $7.00,

$9 00, $13.( 0, $15.(0, $18.00, $24.00, $36.00 per doz. ;

$50.1 0 to $7.0.00 per 100.
Erica Wilnioreana, small plants, not in bud,

$3 51 per doz.
Erica Cupressioa, shell pink, large plants, $2 each.
Erica CavendisliI, yellow trumpet, large plants,

$3.( 0 each.
Erica Persoluta A Iba, large plants, $13.00 per doz.
Erica Persoluta Rosea, •' ** $12.00 "
Krica Persoluta Rnbra, new sport, is in bud

when little plant, 3H in pots, $20.00 per 100;

Larger plants, light pink shade, $9 aud $13 a doz.
Erica Fragrans, plants inSi/i. in. pots, for growing

on, $15.00 per 100.

Full Line of Flowering Bulbs in Season.

Cash Must Accompany all Orders.
obo.iouiL, l.K.R. Depot. Telephone Call 5 F Flushing.
City, 6 cts. ; by train, 30 cts. excursion. Come and see us !

ANTON SCHlLTBEIS,P.S:''Bt^78,CollegePoint,N.Y.City. ^

Mention the FlorlstB' Exchange when -wrl Ing-.

1250

The f=I-ORISTS* EXCHTTNGB,

POUNDED IN 1888.

Exclusively a Trade Paper.

anttrtd at Nm Tork Pott Offici aiStconi OUutUaitt'
Publbhed EVERY SATURDAY by

H, T. DELUNIHREPTGJHDPUB, CO, LTD.,

2, 4, e, 8 Duane St., New York.

P. 0. Box, 169J. Telephone 1864 John

BBGISTBBED CABLE ADDBESS :
Florez, New Tork.

SUBSCRIPTIONS:

■ 1.00 per year to United States, Canada and
Mexico. Sa.OO per year to foreign coun-
trlee In poBtal union. Payable In advance.

ADVERTISEMENTS!

Copy must reach this ofBce not later than
Thursday in order to secure insertion in issue
of the following Saturday.

Bate, $1.00 per Inch. Special positions
extia. Discounts on contracts of one month
or longer.

Orders from unknown parties must be aooom-
pauled by cash or satlsfaotory references.

Contents.

A BRICAN BEACTY ROSES AND FANCY

Carnations (Ulus.) 1254

AMERICAN Rose Society .... 1250

Books Received 1250

BOWLING 126*

Briefs for Bdsy Floristb .... 1248
Carnation Show at Cincinnati . . 1268
Census of Floricdltcre .... 125U

Changes in Bosinees 1251

Chrysanthemdms :

Mrs. Eawa.d Salyerdllue.) . . .1254

COHREBPONDENCE Itt'i

Fires 1251

Hints and Helps 1^48

Landscaping fob Railroad Companies 1M4
Nephholepis Washinqtonienhis Pen-

DOLA (lIlUS.) 1253

New York Florists' Clcb . . . 1253
Notes by the Way .... 1256

Nursery Uepartmest ViVi

Question Box 1^53

SCHOOL OF Horticulture .... Vii'i

Seed Trade Report 12i3

Statistics of Plants Grown Under

Glass 1250

Trade Notes :

Boston 1246

Montreal, Philadelphia, St. Louis . 1247
New York ....... lasi

Cincinnati 1;;66

Chicago, Grand Hapids, Pittsburg, T,,-

ronto 12tiO

Where Everybody's a Grower . . l:i5U

BOOKS RECEIVED.

Students' Hand Book of Mushrooms
of America. Edible and Poisonous. By
Thomas Taylor, M.D., author of Food
Products, etc. 8vo. Jllustratione in
color. Price, cloth, $3. Publisher, A. R.
Ta.vlor,2.38 Massachusetts avenue, N.E.,
Washiugtou, D. C.

The study of mushrooms, both from an
economic and a scientific point ot view, is
a very fascinating one, and one which is
fast becoming very popular in this
country. An excellent aid to field work
along these lines will be found in Dr.
Taylor's hand book of edible and poison-
ous mushrooms, recently published. In
this work a very large number of mush-
rooms is described. Their structural
characteristics and habits of growth,
etc., are given In detail, and great pains
has been taken by the author to point
out the specific differences between (dible
and poisonous varieties. In the chapters
devoted to Classification, analytical
tables and synopses of the older as well
as of the more modern systemsare given.
Receipts tor cooking mushrooms, iind
practical details as to collecting, identi-
fying and preserving, as well astor grow-
ing mushrooms, add to the value of the
work.

The illustrations in color are from
nature, and are very artistic, enhancing
the beauty ot the book.

The chapters on preparingthecompost
for beds and the proper temperature at
which to spawn them are thorough, giv-
ing much valuable lutormution. How to
manufacture spawn is also gone into
fully, and as this subject has been so sel-
dom discussed the chapter devoted to it
will be read with great interest by mush-
room growers.

The book can be obtained from the
A. T. De La Mare Printing and Publish-
ing Company, New York City, price $3.

FOUR PRIZES.

The Florists' E.xchange offers four
prizes for the best, most valuable and
most practical suggestions for the im-
provement ol the service to be rendered
by it to its subscribers in the year 1900,
as follows:

First Prize A $10 Gold Piece.

Second Prize. ..A $5 Oold Piece.

Tliird Prize The Water Garden.

Fourtli Prize.. ..('ommercial Violet
Culture.

Competition closes with envelopes post-
marked December 31, 1899. We trust
the competition ma.v be general, and
that out of the multitude ot thoughts
thus conveyed much mutual benefit may
accrue.

conditions :

The suggestion, advice or idea given
must be feasible; it must not embrace
any point now properly covered by the
Florists' Exchange. Decision to rest
with the publishers of this paper. No
prizes will be awarded unless sugges-
tions contain germs of actual value to
subscribers.

Address all correspondence on this sub-
ject to

Editor Florists' Exchange,

P. O. Box, 1697, New York City.
Prize Cowpetition.

Census of Floriculture.

The authorities in charge ot the next
census are pertecting plans to ct)llect ac-
curate data relative to the Horicultural
interests of the country, and the success
ot this work will depend largely on the
help which they will receive from the
growers themselves. For the interest ot
the whole industry, and in order to
make the work reliable, caretul attention
should be given from this time on to
some ot the more important details con-
nected with the growing of plants under
glass.

We suggest as a preliminary that each
grower make as soon as possible a care-
ful estimate ot the amount of glass in his
establishment, including houses, pits,
and frames. In the caseot the houses all
the exposed glass surface, including the
sides, ends and root, should be measured.
For example, an even fpan house, 100
feet long, with each slope 7 feet from
gutter to ridge, would havel,4-0o S(juare
teet in the roof alone; it the sides were 2
feet high and made of glass, this would
be 400 feet more; and ili the width were
12 feet and the average height C teet the
area ot the two ends would be 144
square feet — a total of 1,944 square feet
for the whole house.

The amount of ground space covered
b.v the house or houses should also be
measured, and in addition measurements
should be made ot the walks so as to
show the actual amount ot ground space
occupied by the plants.

It is comparatively little trouble to
keep a record ot all flowers cut from a
house, and such records would vastly le-
pa.v the small amount ot time required to
make them, as they would enable the
grower to know just what each house is
yielding from the standpoint ot dollars
and cents, and also show the yield ot
each house per square foot of bed siiace.
With such data one can often see where
mistakes have been made and can cor-
rect them. It is important to know just
how much glass is devoted to each crop,
not only tor cut flowers but for plants as
well.

Such recordsasthoseinquestion would
not only be ot great value to the grower
himselt, but if they are kept from now on
the census returns will be much more
complete and the floricultura! interests
can be shown in their proper importance.
B. T. Galloway.

Statistics of Plants

Grown Under Glass.

Editor Florists' Exchaiige.

Most of us within a few days have re-
ceived a circular from the U. S. Depart-
ment of Agriculture with a series of ques-
tions to be answered and returned. I
have found a great apathy in this lo-
cality in connection with this movement,
wliich every one must admit is a worthy
one, and, as the circular states, a hitherto
neglected one; and when speaking on
the subject have been surprised to be met
with thequery : " You would not ans« er
it?" "Certainl.y," I have replied; 'it
dignifies the business, and anything that
makes moreof this should be supported."
Do you not think that it should receive
your notice and furtherance'.'

New Jersey.

—There should be no apathy shown
toward the effort being put forth by the
Department of Agriculture of the United
States Government to secure as correct
statistics as possible regarding the status
ot our industry at the present day. The
information furnished by the trade in
this connection is, as Professor Gallo-
way's circular, quoted at page 1222 ot
Florists' Exchange, explains, to be
" considered strictly confideutial, and
will be used only in preparing a general
rfsumf ot the growth and development
of the industry during the past century."
The data to be sought later by the Cen-'
sus Deijartment, much of the same na-
ture, will also be so regarded, and is ab-
solutel.v necessary for the purposes of the
Government.

We are astonished that there shoulil
exist any reticence on the part of the
trade to supply the information asked.
It is not altogether a question of digni-
fying the business, but it is a duty in-
cumbent upon all engaged in this trade,
in order that its true position among the
industries of the nation maj' be ascer-
tained, and trade interests receive the
attention thev deserve at the hands ot
our National Government, when the aid
ot that body is solicited.

So far as Professor Galloway is con-
cerned, his sole object is to present an
accurate record ot the growth and devel-
opment ot the industry during the past
century, and by so doing to render an
important service to the trade; but that
service cannot reach its highest measure
of value unless he receives from each and
every one in the business approached
complete replies to his questions. It may
take a little effort to answer the various
queries propounded; but this must be
looked upon In the line of dut.v, and the
request should ceitainly be complied
with. It may with safety be asserted
that the Horist is committing himself to
nothing to be used against him. Statis-
tics of this nature cannot be presented in
itemized form so far as each individual's
replies are concerned ; these go solel3' to
make up the whole in an aggregate
form, tor states or localities, that will
ultimately Bud its way into the posses-
sion of the public. There is nothing to
be afraid ot; just state the facts as de-
sired by Professor Galloway; he will do
the rest.

Hiram T. Jones, of Elizabeth, N. J.,
writes to the National Nurseryman com-
plaining that the examiner at the New
York Custom House classifies Ligustruni
ovalifollum, California privet, a decidu-
ous shrub, as an evergreen, and conse-
quently subject to duty, adding "That
such a ruling is absurd and a travesty
upon justice is patent to every intelligent
nurseryman." The same correspondent
states that "T.C. Worden, appraiser ot
the tenth division, also decides that
wharf examinations of nurserv stock as
provided for by a recent ruling of the
Treasury Department areimpractlcnble.''

American Rose Society.

The preliminary premium list for the
exhibition of the American Hose Society,
to be held at the Eden Musee, 23d street.
New York Cit.v, on March 27-29, inclu-
sive, has now been issued; also for the
show to be held in June next. The fol-
lowing classes are provided tor in the
March schedule: Teas or hybrid teas,
open to all; the same limited to estab-
lishments having not more than 20,000
feet of glass devoted to the culture of
roses; the same for private gardeners
and amateurs only. Hybrid perpetuals
open to all; hybrids open to private gar-
deners and amateurs only; pot plants
for the latter only; climbing roses In
pots, open to all; standard roses open
to private gardeners and amateurs onl.v;
climbing roses in potsalso for the latter;
a class for new varieties not in commerce
and those introduced since 1897, also a
class open to all for teas, hybrid teas or
hybrid remontants.

A very liberal amount of prize mone.y
is offered, besides several cups and med-
als. Copies of the premium list may be
had of the setretary, Mr. Paul M. Pier-
son, Scarborough, \. Y. From the in-
terest shown there is every indication of
a grand exhibition of the queen of Ho wers,
and no effort is being spared by the socie-
ty to make It a magnificent success.

Where Everybody's a Grower.

Probably nowhere else in the world is
a greater interest taken in horticultural
pursuits than in the Channel Islands, and
ot these, in this connection, Guernsey
stands in the forefront. The increasing-
business relations between the United
States and Guernse.v,particularl.vin such
lines as narcissus and other bulbs,
prompts the assumption that a few
tacts, associated with the main industry
ot the island, will prove acceptabletoour
readers. We therefore present the follow-
ing, kindly forwarded to us b.v Mr. Wm.
H. Wheadon, assistant secretary ot the
Guernse,y Growers' .\ssociation:

" The growing industry of our island is
a very peculiar one; nearly all the in-
habitants in the country parishes are
growers, and nearly every house and
cottagehasits greenhouse (oneor more),
where tomatoes and grapes are grown
tor exportation.

"The business proper is conducted b.v
about 2.000 persons, who devote their
whole time to the work. As many as 40
or i"iO hands areemployed on some estab-
lishments. The houses are mostly span
roof, varying in size from (iOxl5 to 250
x3f3 feet. In most cases the vines are
planted outside. Where tomatoes alone
are grown the houses are built in sets,
or blocks, ot 10 to 20 houses. Grapes
and tomatoes are principally grown;
melons, cucumbers, tigs, beans, are also
culti\ated, and there has been a very
large and rapid increase In the (juantity
ot flowers raised, the latter, principally,
outside.

" It is very difficult to arrive at any-
thing like a correct idea of the amount of
glass on the island, as there are no official
statistics. Probably, ot ordinary spans,
they would extend for 100 miles, cover-
ing about 400 acres.

• The growth of this industry has been
simply marvelous. Commenced over 30
years ago, by a few private persons, with
lean-to houses of about 00 to 100 teet in
length, the number has gradually in-
creased till in 1883 138,508 packages
were exported; 1893, 1,048,171, and in
1.S98, 1,031,081. These figures include
outside produce, such as brocii .li, raili.shes
and flowers; thecultivation of the latter
has made rapid strides during the past
three years.

" The business is conducted by private
persons, though several limited compa-
nies have recently been formed.

" The grapes grown are Hamburg,
(Jros Colmar, .\licante and Muscat of
.VIexandria. All tomatoes, grapes, figs
and melons are packed in cross-handled
liahkets, and sent to the various towns
to be sold on commission. The freight
on grapes to London is 48. to 4s. 9d. per
hundredweight; to Manchester, 5s. per
hundredweight; freight of tomatoes to
London is Is. lid., and to Manchester
2s. 9d. to 3s. !)d. per hundredweight,
according to class. London is the prin-
cipal market tor good grapes. There are
several firms who send in large eases
(wooden boxes), carrying from :30 to 70
baskets; these are used tor the best
([uality fruit, and arrive in the market
in splendid condition. There is no doubt
this latter method is the correct one, and
soon will become general.

"The Guernse.v Growers' Association
was formed in 1894, with the object of
consolidating the trade and watching its
interests in ever.v way, with reference to
questions of freight, position of sales-
men, etc., and to give information to the
growers generally. Instruitinn is given
on various branches of the trade and a
course ot lectures every Winter.

"The statistics here given is my per-
sonal opinion on the matter, from obser-
vation and inquiry, as I have no means
ot ascertaining the exact number of
houses, etc., and I hope shortly to arrive
at some arrangement whereby an abso-
lutely correct statement mav be obtain-
ed."

We are in receipt of a pamjihlet con-
cerning the Garden Scholarships ot the
Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis.
Two scholarships will be awarded by
the director prior to the first ot April
next. Applications for these scholar-
ships, to receive consideration, must be
in the hands of the director not later
than the first day of March. Full in-
formation relative thereto is given in
the pamphlet. Address inquiries to Dr.
William Trelease, Missouri Botanical
Garden, St. Louis, Mo.

I

December 10 Isay.

The F=i-orists* Exchhngb.

1251

The Illinois Central Railroad is think-
in;; of estahllHhing a greenhouse plant at
Champaign, 111.

Over a million bulbs have been planted
in Boston's Public Garden and parks for
next Spring's blooming.

Next week we will pre.sent to our
readers a group picture of the newly
elected officers of the New York Florists'
Club.

Among reappraisement of merchandise
at New York, where values were ad-
vanced, during week ending November
27, 1891t, are enumerated cabbage seed
from London, spirseas. and gladiolicorms
from Holland.

The judges of the carnations shown at
Cincinnati last week, in competition for
the McLean gold medal, took half an
hour to decide between Weber & Sons'
No. 11 and Witterstaetter's Enquirer.
The latter scored 92% points and the
former !}0. The contest will be con-
tinued in March.

A most helpful and instructive bulletin
(No. 174) on the subject of the Problem
of Impoverished Lands— being sugges-
tions for investigation and experiment —
compiled by Prof. Bailey, has just been
issued by the Cornell University Experi-
ment Station. Ithaca, N. Y.

The Buffalo florists have had to close
down on their donations of tiowers to
charity, through the increasing drain on
their generosity along this line. A signed
agreement, by the trade, agaiust this
form of donation, coupled with forfeit of
a penalty deposit, for breach thereof, is
on foot.

There is a scarcity of stock chrysanthe-
mums in some localities. Growers with
a supply on hand should take advantage
of this opportunity through our adver-
tising columns. There is also a scarcity
of good flowering plants for Christmas.

M. P. Gauchery has made an exhaus-
tive study of the phenomenon of " nan-
ism " in the vegetable kingdom. His
general conclusion is that the peculiari-
ties which distinguish the external form
and the internal structure of plants are,
like other characters, largely dependent
on the environment, and are displayed
more strongly in the vegetative than in
the reproductive organs. A dwarf plant
is not a miniature of the species with all
its organs developed In the same propor-
tion as they are in a plant of normal
size. — Ann. des Sciences Nat. Hot.

IH

TiPTo.N, Ini). — Mrs. G. H. Shaw has
purchased Mr. Vaile's interest in the
greenhouse north of the junction. The
new firm name will be Shaw & Shaw.

Norwich, Conn. — Herman Wilskey,
who sold out his florist business a few
years ago, will resume same, and is
building a new greenhouse.

PoKT Huron, Mich. — D. E. Stevens &
Co. will open a flower depot in the San-
born building on Water street.

West Orange, N. J.^E. Fryer, for-
merly of Herriman street and New Lots
Road, Brooklyn, N. Y., has moved to
West Orange, where he has better facili-
ties for carrying on his business. The
firm name has been changed to Orange
Floral Co., with E. Fryer as manager.

RocKFORn, III. — A comparatively new
addition to the florists' industry here is
the establishment of Mr. and Mrs.Corbin
in South street. A new greenhouse has
just been completed.

FIRES.

Shamokin, Pa. — Two greenhouses be-
longing to Joseph Harris, of Springfield,
were destroyed Ij.v fire on December 7.
causing a loss of .'gl,.'JOO, on which there
was small insurance.

Calendars Received.

We have received artistic calendars for
1900 from Otto Fehrlin, Galveston, Tex. ;
Lord & Burnham Co., New York.

New York.

Market Experiem-es a Slump.

There has been a decided slump in
the market and it dates back to Tuesday
morning. Shipments were rather heavy
on that day, and although dealers were
cognizant of the fact that buyers were
making l)ut light purchases no attempt
was made to cut prices. Rather than do
that — being so near the holidays — unsold
stocks were put away in the ice box with
the expectation that full values would be
realized on them the following daj'.
Contrary to expectations, however, the
demand has been very poor, and at this
writing dealers are overloaded with
flowers and prices are on the downward
grade.

Roses are coming in in increased quan-
tities, and while there is still much soft
stock to be seen the general run is in-
clined to be of a better order. Special
Beauty are not overplentiful and these
hold right up to last week's prices; in
fact, some have gone a little higher and
brought (JOc. each. Bride and Brides-
maid are a glut, but this will surely be
of short duration, as there is always a
little holding back of stock just previous
to the holidays; and that will relieve the
market to a great extent, even though
the demand should continue to be light.

Strenuous efforts are put forth to keep
up the figures for specials; but the num-
bers that are left over will depreciate the
average price considerably below that of
last week, while for short-stemmed stock
$:i is ruling where ?."i and $(i ruled one
week ago.

Carnations of standard grades are at
the $1 and $1..")0 mark; fancies bringing
from f.i to fo.

\alley can be bought in quantities at
$1' per 100, and there is plenty on hand;
in small lots $.3 is asked, and for fancy
long spikes, ?4.

IJendrobium formosum is bringing 20c.
ami 2.">c. each. S(»me cattleyas fetch 40c.,
some 50c., and others (iOc, according to
size and (juality of fiower. Cypripedi-
ums are supposed to be worth i2Vic. all
round, but how any combination can
make an undersized flower with a stem
five inches long, e(|ual in value to one
that is long stemmed and much larger,
we fail to see; and contrary to these
set rates we believe these smaller
flowers are, and should be, sold at lower
figures than the fixed 12i/oC.

Roman hyacinths and Paper White
narcissus go begging at $1 per 100, and
it is difficult to clear out at that.

The violet trade is very unsatisfactory ;
several days" shipments are on hand and
for ordinary flowers 60c. per 100 is
asked. .Special bunches that ordinarily
bring $2 find slow sales at ?1.50.

Smilax is plentiful and moves very
slowly, ranging in i)ricefrom $1 to $1.50
per dozen strings.

Railroads are strictly adhering to hav-
ing the receivers of holly guarantee the
charges before the cases are allowed to
be placed on the carsattheshipping end;
and while this is causing some little de-
lay it will be Ijetter for the trade in gen-
eral, obviating a recurrence of last year's
experience when several hundred cases
of holly, so poor In ([uality that dealers
refused it, were sold to pay freight
charges, and thus thrown (m the market

Among Retailers.

Fleischman is displaying boxes for
plants and cut flowers encased with bark
of the silver birch. Sheets of the same
are also used as mats in the window and
tend to give a very wintry effect.

The New York Gardeners' Society met
last Saturday evening at the Grand Cen-
tral Palace and elected the following
officers for the coming year: President,
Wm. Bartholoma>; vice-president, A.
Welsing; secretary, J. A. Manda; treas-
urer, I>ank Piorkovsky. There was
only a small attendance. It is proposed
that the Ijy-laws be amended to make
the meetingsquarterly instead of month-
ly. This will be discussed at the next
meeting.

At a meeting of the Tree Planting As-
sociation, wliich was held on Tuesday,
at ;i4() Broadway, it was reported that
2,000 trees had been planted in Greater
New Y'ork during the year.

Courtney & Dutcher, of Nyack, N. Y'.,
are sending in sweet peas direct to re-
tailers.

.J. H. Small & Sons had the elaborate
decoration In the Waldorf-Astoria on the
occasion of the Assembly ball.

Wadley & Smythe are showing some of
the best plants of Erica melanthera seen
in the city; their ardisias and azaleas
are also of the finest quality.

Monday, the 11th Inst., the new store,
"Gallatin," was formally opened to the
public. Invitations had been sent out.

and from 4 to S o'clock in theevening re-
freshments were served and music ren-
dered by an orchestra. The store is lo-
cated at 491 Fifth avenue, and has been
furnished in lavish style. Messrs. Y'oung
& Peterson, late with Fleischman, are
managing the business end. J. N. Galla-
tin and T. W. Satterthwaite are tlie
owners, and their society conneciion
augurs well for the success of the under-
taking.

A. Dimmock leaves to-day (.Saturday)
for England, by the S. S. Lucania.

C. .1. Totty is now foreman at the H.
McK. Twombly establishment at Madi-
son, N.J.

The collection of orchids owned b.v Mr.
Schlegel, of Bay Ridge, and valued at
$2o,0(Mi, was destroyed byflreabouta
week ago. The head gardener, T. Gar-
rett, was in the houses as late as 9
o'clock the night on which the fire oc-
curred. There was about :i,50(l square
feet of glass; and only the structure
remains.

H. Dailledouze returned home Thurs-
day after spending several days in Chi-
cago and the West.

Agricultural Societyl242

AketsH B 1261

Allen J K 1268

Allen WS 1258

Am Gardening 1243

Am Rose Co 124f-69

Aschmann Q 1262-64

Asmua EG 1266

Bader J 1248

Bater W J 1268

Baldwin A J 1267

Barnbart P D 1249

Barrow J Q & Co 1262

Barteldes & Co 1242

Bassett b Wasbbuml259
Bayeredorfer H & Ool261

Becker Fred 0 12«8

Beckert WO 1264

Berfier H H &0o 1212

Bernard Son 1242

BemlngHQ 1259

Blauvelt & Outtmaul268
Bobbink & Atkins.. .1246

Bock W A 1249

Boston Letter Co. . . 1261

Boyd J H H 1243

BragueL B 1262

Brown E 1252

Brown P 1266

Bunyard H A 1262

Burpee W A & Co... 1243

Carmody J D 1/6J

Cavanaugh Mrs M. .1264
Chicago Carnation

Co 1248

Chlnnlck W J 1246

Cleary & Co 1243

CIncas&Boddlngton

Co 1241

Colflesh J W 1J48

Oonard & Jones Co. .1219
Cottage Gardens 1241

Oowen'sN Sons 1263

CoiSeedCo 1242

Oralg Bobt s Son ... 1256

Cranes 1252

Growl Fern Co 1264

Cunnlngbam J. H . .1266
CutFlowerEicfaangel268

Pann J U & son 1264

Davis AB&Son 12'8
Dayt nPiperNoTOoI26l

Deamud J B 1269

Dean Boiler Co 1262

Deutsobe Gartner

Zeltung 1260

Dletsch A *Co 1262

Dillon JL 1267

Dlngee b Conard Co 1264
Domer F & Sons Co. 1248

Dreer Hy A 1249-63

DumontiCo 1259

Edwards & Docker.. 1261

EhrelF 1269

ElseleO 1264

Elsele J 0 1219

ElizabetbNurseryCol243
BlUotlWrn* Sons. . .1242

Elliott W H 1269

EUwanger & Barry. .1246

EmmansGeoM 1267

Evenden Bros 1267

Fausi H G « Co. . 1203-64

Fellhousen JE 1267

FetzerW 1267

F&FNnrseries ..1246
Florida Natural Pro-
ducts Co 1264

Florist Hall Ass'n. . . 1263

Florist Pub Oo 1'243

Foster LH 1248

Oalvin TF 1241

Garland Q M 1261

Germain Fruit Co... 1242
German Kali Works. 1261

aibbonsH W 1263

GibUn&Oo 1263

Gorton&Lldgerwood

Oo 1262

Greene * BnderhlllI267

Ounther W H 1268

Harris O A & Oo. . . . 1267

HartM A 1268

HeissJB 1248

HonneckeC Co 1262

HerrAM 1248-62

Herrmann A 1264

HerronDB 1246

Hesser W J 1249

Hews A H & Co 1262

HimngerBros 1261

HIUEG ACo 1267

Hlppard E 1262

Hitcblngs & Co 1264

Holler M E4 R 1267

Holton & Hunkel Col259

Horan EC 1268

Hort'l Advertiser... 1260

Hughes O J 1267

Huleebosch Bros. ...1242

HunlE H 1269

Indian Gardening. .1260

Iiisall R 126J

Intemat'l Heater Col263

Jackson EB 1246

Jackson J H 1262

Jackson &PerklnBCol246
Jacobs S<: Song... 1262

JenningsEB 1256

Johnson & Stokes... 1243

Jones HT 1246

JoostenC H 1262

Easting Wm F 1269

Kay W H 1262

Keir Wm ,1267

KelseyHP 1262

Eennlcott Bros Oo. . 1'269

Enapper A 1249

EuehnC A 1269

Lager & Hurrell 1257

Lang)abr AH 1268

Lang J 1268

Lehman Bros 1261

UmprechtS J.... 1262

LlttleSeldHF 1261

Lockland Lumber

Co 1261

LongDB Iv61

Lord & Bambam Col263

Mackay A 1267

Mader P 1257

McCarthy N F & 00.1266

McFadden EC 1249

McKellar S Winter.

son 1252-59

McManns J 1268

Meeban T & Sons. . .1246

MerkelCA Son 1249

Michel P4 BOo....l24:i

MIchell H F 1243

MjllangP 1268

Miller A I, 1264

MillerO L 1262

Miller J W 1267

Moninger John O Col263

IHoon SO 1246

Moon Wm H Oo 1245

Moore W J 1269

Moore.Hentz & Na8hl^68
Morns Floral Co.. . 1257

Moss G M 1269

Murphy Wm 1248

Murray Eugene.. 1269
Nat'l l^lonsts' Board

of Trade 1262

National Plant Oo. . . 1266
N Y Out Flower Co.. 1258

NiessenL 1269

Orange Floral Co... 12.i7

Ormsby E A 1262

Ouwfrkerk P 1246

Owen W H -1262

Page Seed Oo 1262

PennockSS 1268

Pierce F OCo 1263

Plerson F R Co 1241

Plnehurst Nur8erieBl245
Pittsburg Ont Flower

Oo 1269

Pilzonka G 1266

Plant Seed Co 1243

Pol worth CO Co... 1262

Pritchard JN 1262

PuUenA 1262

Pullen J WC 1262

Quaker City Mach ColSSS
liackham G A ... 1248

HawllngsEI 12B7

RawsonWWiOo. 1262

Raynor J 1 1268

ReckJ 1243

Reed & EeUer 1261

ReidE 1269

Reinberg Bros 1369

Richmond Stove Co.l263
Riokseoker Ohu H..1263

BolkerA A Sons..

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TaubeO E

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Rupp J F

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Taylor E J

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Kyerson UO

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Tborbnrn JM A Co. 1242

Sailer WH

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Savacool A K

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Traeudly A Schencbl258

Schiller J L

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AOo

1262

SchmitzF W 0... .

Vanghan'B See
Store

d

Schultheis A

.1262

Scolley Jno A

.1263

Vlck'e Jas Sons...

.1242

Scott R ii Son

.1266

Vincent BJrASon.

.1246

Seawall liakaGhs..

. 1257

Vredenburg A Co.

.1249

Sefton J o MfgCn

.1261

Watson PA Co...

.1243

Shellroad G'h'ae Co.1267

WeberC S A Co...

.1263

Sbepherd MrsTB

1242

Weber H A Sons . .

124 8

Sheridan WF

.1268

Weeber A Don ....

.1243

.1263
.1262

Skabcora Dip Co..

WeftonH A Bro..

1248

r-mitb N & Son. ..

.1267

Wbilldin Pottery Ooiifi*

Smith W iT Oo...

.1246

Wbilton S

.12.57

S AF

.1261

Wbitton A Sons

.1264

Soar Bros

.1248

Wletor Bros

.1269

Holtan 0 4 Co

.1266

WIttboldGeo

1249

Steams A T Lum Co!26i

Wohlert AE

1243

1261

Wolf AQABro...
Wood Bros

StoothoffH A ACo

.1264

.1267

Storrs & Harrison C ol245

Wood EM A Oo...

1266

-1249

Young J 1247-68

Studer N

.1248

Young T Jr

.1268

Stumpp A Walter Col242

Young & Nugent.

.1268

Index of Advertisements.

PLANTS, SEEKS,
BULBS, FLOWERS

Acalypha 1249

Acrostichum 1248

Agaves 1248

Ageratnm 1267-64

AUium 1264

Altemantheras 1267

Alyssum 1267

Ampeiopsls 1243

Auanassa 1248

Anemones 1264

Anthemis 1267

Anthericum 1248-67

Araucarias 1249-64

Asparagus. .1242-48-49-66
1267-69

Asters 1243

Azaleas 1245-49-64

Babiauas 1264

Begonias .. 1242-56-67-64

Brodiroa 1264

Bulbs (not specifical-
ly named)1242-43-49-64

Caladlums 1248

Callas 1242-48-57-64

Oalyoanlbus 1243

Camassia 1264

Oannas.... 1241-46-46 48

Carei 1248

Carnations. 1241-42-46-46
-1248-56-67-64

Catalpa 1243

Ohrysantbemumsl241-48

-1267-64
Cinerarias. ..1246-57-64
Clematis . . .1242-43-46-64

Coleus 1267-64

Cornus 1243

Cosmos 1242-43

Crinums 1248

Crocus ...1242-43-52-64

Crotons 1266

Cuphea 1267

Cut Flowers ..1247-68-69
Cyclamen. .1212-49-67-64

Oyperus 1248-49

DahUas 1241

Daisies 12f6-67

Deutzla 1246-64

Dianthus 1242

Dicentra 1246

Dielytra 1215

Diospyros 1243

Draclenas 1249-57

Ericas 1249

Ferns ..1242-45-48-49-62
-1267

Feverfew 1267

Plcus 1245-49-64

Floral Firscracker 1264

Freesla 1242-64

Fritillarla 1264

Fuchsias 1267

Galai 1262

Gazania 1267

Geraniums . . . 1211-57-64

Gladiolus 1242

Glechoma 1257

Gloxinia 1242

Grasses 1243

Grevillea 1246

Heliotrope 1267

Hele ia I'Ji'i

Herbaceous Plants. .1246

Heuchera 1^46

Hibiscus 1266

Hollyhocks 1243

Hnnevi-uckle . .. 12^6
Hi'aci'ntbs.41 42 43-62-64

Hydrangeas 1246-57

Impatlens 1267

iDomeas 1266-67

Iris 1245

Ivy 1267-64

Ilia - 1204

Leqnidamber 1243

Lilacs 1246

Lilies 1242-43-45-62

Manettia 1267

Maranta 1248-49

Mignonette 1243-67

Mushroom Spawn ..1243
-1264

Myosotis 1257-64

Narcissus.. 1241 42-43-64

Orange 1248

Orchids .. 1248 67

Ornilhogallum 1264

Oxalis 1'264

PsoDias 1242-45

Pansies 1242-13-66

Palms. .1241-42-43-46-48
-1249-56-67-64

Pelargoniums 1249-57

Pepercmias 1249

Petunias 1242-67

Phlox 1242

Poinsettias 1249

Poppy 1242

Primulas . .1242-19-62-67
-1264

Privet ...1243-46

Bhododendrons 1246

Boses. . . 1241-45-49-66-64

Salvia 1243-67

SciUa 1264

Seeds (not specifi-
cally named) ... 1242-43
-1264
Shrubs (not sped
fically named). .1243-46
-1249

Small Fruits 1246

Smilai 1242-66-67

Sparaxis 1264

Spireeas 1241-42-46

Stocks 1267

Swi'Pt Peas 1242-43

Tecoma 1243

Tillandsia 1248

Tradescanlla 1267

Trees. ..1242-43-46-49-52

Trillium 1264

Triteleja 1264

Tuberobcs 1242

Tuhps. 1241-42 43-46-62
-64

Vegetables 1242-43-46

Verbenas 1242-43-67

Vincas 1246-67-64

Vines (not specifi-
cally named) 1245

Violets 1267

Zamias 1243

MISCELLANEOUS

Aquaria Supplies. . 1264

AucUons 124.3-68

Baskets... 1257-64

Buard of Trade 1262

Boilers 1262-63-64

Books 1243-69-60

Boxes 1261

Business Opportuni-
ties . 1246

Out Flowers 1268-69

Decorative Greenery

etc. 1242-62-64

Pertiltzers 1262

Fish 1264

Florists' Letters 1261

Florists' Supplies .. .1262

-1268-59-61-64
Flower Pots, Vases,

Tubs etc.... 1268-61-63
Glass.. .1^16-62-63

Glazing Points 1263

GreenhouseCoD-

structlon 1263

Greenhouse ludlca

tor 1262

Greenhouse Lumberl261

-1262-63

Gutters 1263

Hail Insurance 1'.63

Hose 1262

Insecticides.. 1243-64-63

-1264

Mastica 1263

Metal Designs 1264

Moss 1267-61

Newspapers 1260

Notice 1261

Peat 1267

Pipes, Joints and

Valves 1262

Printing 126J-64

Pumps 1262

Sale or Bent 1246

Sash 1262

Stakes ASupports.. 1263

Stationery 1261

Tags 1261

Tile 1262-64

Tools, Implements

etc 1263

Ventilators . . 1262-63-64
Wagon Heater .. ..1261

Wants 1246

Wire 1261

Wire Designs. 1268-69-61

1252

The F=i-Orists' Exchange.

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GREEN AND HOLLY I

Per Crate, 100 lbs.,

$4.50.

Per Cas e, Select stock,

$4.50.

Send for our new Complete Catalogue of all Florists' Supplies, Etc.

1 C. C. POLLWORTH CO., Milwaukee, Wis. i

= Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing. 3

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TAMCY

DAGGER

laily M FeiDS

In 1000 lots. SI.OO per 1000.

DISCOUNT ON LARGE LOTS.

Wholesale Dealer in XMAS TREES, and BALED SPRUCE
for Cemetery Dse.

Special attention paid to supplying in car-load lots. Write for prices. Also
dealer in BOUQUET QREEN, SPHAGNUM MOSS, WREATHING, etc.

L. B. BRAQUE, = Hinsdale, Mass.

Mention the PHorlntii' Exchange when writing.

FP euT SpiILill

In large or small quantities, at $13.60 per lOO
(long strings).

A CHOICE LOT OF PRIMROSES

in 3 in. pots at $5.00 per 100.
Satisfaction Guaranteed. Cash With Order.

GEO. MILLER, Kewark, Ohio.

Mention the PlnrlHti' Exchange wh^n writing

HOLLY! LAUREL!

Fresh packed, green, well berried Holly*
in cases, 16 cubic feet, $3.10-
L,aarel, 16 cuhic feet SI. 25.

Holly IJVreatlis, 7% cts.
Casb With Order.

C. E. BROWN, Bridgeville, Del.

FACKEIt AND DKALI.Il.
Mention the FlorlHf' Excbajige when writing.

GALAX LEAVES

aud X^eucotboe Sprays.

To Dealers outside Mew York State;

Choice Galax $0.40 per luoO.

Clioiee Leucothoe 3.00 "

Special prices to wholesale dealers.

1. N. PRITCHARD, Elk Park, N.C.

U*nTtnn the Fl-^Tlsta' 'Kxch&nre when wrltlns

Holly! Holly!

Well berried. Write us for prices.

A few cases left of

SPIR/EA and LILY OF THE VLLAEY.

W. W. RAWSON & CO., Boston, Mass.

12 and 13 Faaeull Hall Sq.
Mention the Floiista" Exchan^ when writing.

SAVE MONEY ON BUYING HOLLY!

By Kivlne us your order*

CHOICE RED SEAL HOLLY

1S3.T5 per case ; 5 case lots, S'!.60 per case;
*:0 case lots, S3. SO per case.

NO. 2 HOLLY, SS-JS per case.

(;AI,AX leaves, Sl.OOper 1000,
B(II(jrET (iREEN, WOO per 100.
K II \- M N (i < ' K II A IC, t3.00 per 100.
I.AntEl, KOIMMi, Sets, and 2S^ cts. per yard.
1 1 0 I. L V \V K K A T H IS, »3.50 and tS.OO per lOU.

A. K. SAVACOOL, LEWES, DELAWARE.

Mention the Florlgtg' Exchange when writing.

A MERRY CHRISTMAS

WE ALL...
ANTICIPATE.

To HeiKliteii tlie Joys of the Occasion I Ofler

FINE HOLLY TREES WITH BERRIES

Fine Pyramidal and Standard Box Trees!

EXCELLENT DELAWARE HOLLY, BOUQUET CREE N,
ENGLISH AND AMERICAN MISTLETOE.

Headquarters for Good Things, at Low Prices, to Close Out !

CHINESE SACRED LILIES Per mat, 120 bulbs, $4.00; per 1000, $29.50
LILIUM LONGIFLORUM C-S; per case, 400, $12.00; per 1000, $28.00

SINGLE and DOUBLE MIXED HYACINTHS For forcing or bedding

In assorted colors; per 100, $3.00; per 1000, $25.00
SINGLE HYACINTHS Fine named leading sorts; per 100, $4.50

COLD STORAGE BERLIN LILY OF THE VALLEY Per looo, $12.50

XULIPS For bedding and forcing.

CROCUS, etc., etc., at Closing Out Prices, see Florists' E.«hangp, dcc.s.

No reasonable offer refused from parties looking for Bargains in Bulbs.

C. H. JOOSTEN, '•"'«>«. 85 Dey St,, New York,

UentlnB the IHorlata' 'Excbanve when wrltlnr

Galax Leaves.

:has. H. RICKSECKER, Llnvine, N. i

Mention the Florlata' Sichajige when writing

-ic:>c:i>c:>

Cliristmas Trees

FOK SALE.
Nursery grown, 4 to
8 and 10 foot.
STEPHEN t'KANE, - - Norwich, Conn.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing-

FULL LINE
ALL . . . .

XMAS STOCK

ORDER
NOW

HOLtV, GREEN ■WR.EAXHING, -WREATHS, XMAS TREES,

MISTLETOE, IMMORTEl.t,ES, CAPE M-O^WERS, WTIUD SMILAX,

NEEDLE PINES, PALM LEAVES, aud all Xmas Supplies.

McKELLAR & WINTERSON, *'*\*Lue^'"'''' CBICAGO, 111.

__^_^ Mention the Fnorlata' Exchange when writing.

**QREEN GOODS"

WILOSMILAX!

12 00 per 50 lb. case.
^Iinmrocks, $2.00acaBe;
Neeille fines, JSO.OO per
imO ur »6 50 a 100; Ferns,
»1 ^5 to H.75 per 1000. Casll
with order or C. O. D. We
spare no pains in collecting

HOLLY, " Hand-Picked" brand, branches
2 to 4 ft., dark green and well berried,
115 lb. case $5.00 per case.

HOLLY, XXX Brand, short branches,
.... $3.00 to |4.00 per 115 lb. case.

WILD SMILAX, "Hand-Picked" brand,
50 lb. case $6.50.

GALAX LEAVES-
BRILLIANT BRONZE . . $1.00 per 1000.
BRILLIANT GREEN . . $1.00 per 1000.

WILD SMILAX, "Hand-Picked" brand,
35 lb. case $4.50

ENGLISH MISTLETOE, repacked case,
$10.00

FRENCH MISTLETOE, per case, . |7.50

DOMESTIC $5.00

PINE PLUMES or Needle Pine . . $1.00 to
$2.00 per 12.

LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS . . |1.00 per 100.

FANCY FERN $1.50 per 1000.

DAGGER FERN $1.00 per 1000.

Cut Green Palm Leaves, Princess Pine, Sword Pine and
Roping of Every Description. — Prices on Application.

HARRY A. BUNYARD, 42 W. 28th St., New York City.

Mention the Florlata' SxchAng* whan wiitUw-

> flrst-rlaBs stock. Wire ub
Georglana.

[;. BARROW&CO.
K<mI Level, Ala.

Mention the Florists' Exch&nge when wrltlnc-

GALAX LEAVES !

GREEN AND BRONZE.

New crop, flaest stock only for the Holiday
season. The INTKODUCER,

HARLAN P.KELSEV.Sk^J, Boston Jn,

Mention tho Florlata' Excha.nge wb^n wr-ltlne

Uni I yVaughan's
nULLI XXX Brand

FlorlstN^ Holiclny Cntnlog; ready.

VAUGH&rS SEED STORE, '^^Av'i'oi'K?^

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

LUFIA STARS

Red and yellow, for ChrlBtmaa ; sample
by mail, 15c. each; also all kinds of

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES
and DECORATING GREEN

8CCH AS

CUT PALM LEAVES,

HEMLOCK, LAUREL,

-WILD SMILAX, etc.

SEND FOR IMilCES.

S. J. LIMPRECHT,

1 1 9 West 30th St., New York.

Mention tke Florlata' Elxchanire when wrltlnK.

DELAWARE

HOLLY

OF THE BEST GRADE

from the swamps, with
bright green foliage

AND WELL BERRIED

Orders will now be received tor shipments which will go forward
fresh packed at the proper time. For prices and terms address

ALEX. PULLEN, Milford Nurseries. MILFORD, DEL

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when wrltlnv.

DELAWARE...

HOLLY

WREATHS

Of the best grade, with bright green foliage and plenty of berries.
Orders will now be received for shipments which will go forward,
fresh goods, at the proper time. Samples can be supplied when
wanted. For prices and terms address :::::::

J. ^V. C. PULtEX, Milford, Delaware.

Mention the FlorlsU' Exchange when wrltlnc.

Deceittber 10, 1899.

The F=lorists' Exchange.

1253

New York Florists' Club.

A well attended meeting of the eliib on
Monday evening last closed the seHsions
tor the year IS'J'.l. i'resident Plumb
presided.

Resolutions Adopted.

Keeolutious on the deaths of Mrs.
John Morris, Mrs. .1 . H.Taylor anil Win.
H. lirower were read, and ordered spread
upon the minutes,eopies to be forwarded
to the bereaved relatives. Following is
the club's tribute to the memory of the
late Mr. Brower:

Whereas, after a long, useful and honored
life, the lute VVm. H. Brower was called away
by ibe great Creator, and

Whereas, we, the members of the New York
Florists' Club, believe it to be our duty to
express to his son, William 1. Brower, and the
rest of his family, our deep and lasting sym-
pathy with them m i heir sorrow;

We knew him in life as an affdble gentleman ;
we honor his memory as one of the pioneers
of the tinrist trade in New York City, one who
showed its possi bill lies, who had the confidence
and esteem of business associates and patrons,
in every respect a credit to our profession; and,
belt

Besolved, That we spread the above on our
minutes In full, and send a copy to our friend
and fellow member, Mr. William I. Brower.
(Signed),

f. O'Mara, 1

Chas. B. Weathehed, -Committee.

H. A. SlEBRECHT, I

The Naval Arch.

Henry A. Siebrecht reported upon
the permanent naval arch matter, and a
committee, consisting of Messrs. Sie-
brecht, Withers, Sheridan, Ernst G.
Asmus and F. L Atkins, was appointed
for the purpose of obtaining funds
generally as the trade's contribution to
the proposed undertaking.

Gold Medal for Rose Society's Show.

The matter of the club's gold
medal, donated to the .Vmerican Rose
Society, was left in the hands of the
trustees and the Executive Committee of
that society. Competition, in March
next, for the medal, will likely be re-
stricted to growers beyond a certain
radius of New York City, the distance
to be fixed later, the aim being to en-
courage exhibits from outside parties.
Mr. May intimated that a further medal
had been promised to the society, to be
competed for by growers in the States
of New York and New .Jeisey.

New 31eiiibers.

Four new members were nomi-
nated: Messrs. .Vinling, Howatt, J. B.
Nugent, and Kushibiki.

Election of Officers.

The election of orticers resulted |as
follows: President, Patrick O'Mara;
vice-president, A. Herrington ; secretary,
John Y'oung; treasurer, Charles B.
Weathered. Three members of Board of
Trustees: Messrs. May, Plumb and
Manda.

A I'resent.

The pictiireof the S..\. F. delegates
at Detroit, suitably fiJinied, iiresentcd to
the club by the .National Florists' Board
of Trade, was acknowledged with
tlianks.

Accident to Joliu 11. Taylor,

It having been learned that John
H. Taylor had met with a carriage acci-
dent, whereby one of his legs was broken,
the club expressed its sympathy with Mr.
Taylor in his misfortune.
Annual l>iiiuer.

The following gentlemen were ap-
pointed a dinner committee: Messrs.
May, Weathered and W. F. Slieridan.
The date of the dinner will, it is under-
stood, be so arranged that theExecutive
Committee of the S. A. F. may be the
club's guests on that occasion.

Custom House Delays.

F. W. Kelsey submitted a state-
ment relative to delays to imported
stock in its passage through the custom
house. Mr. O'.Mara referred to the use-
ful work done by the Legislative Com-
mittee of the S. A. F., looking to a miti-
gation of the trouble, and thought that
delays could be considerably minimized
if the re(|uirenients of the authorities as
set forth in his report were fully complied
with. He mentioned that he had been
appointed as representative of the trade
by the .Merchants' Association of New
York, which was working among other
matters along the line of custom house
delays. The Executive Committee of the
association meets in January next, and
Mr. O'Mara gave the assurance that
trade interests would be looked after to
the best of his ability. The subject was
then dropped.

Phil. Rreitnieyer Wishes Club SlKcess.

Vice-president S. A. V. Phil Breit-
meyer, Detroit, was present, and made a
neat little speech, in which he wished the
New Y'orkers the same (or greater) suc-
cess as Detroit had had in connection
with the S. A. F. convention.
.V .Social Time.

.\fter the business meeting a colla-
tion and refreshments were served and a
general good time socially enjoyed, to
which the following gentlemen contrib-
uted a share: Messrs. Cleary, Dimmock,
Plumb, Uenshaw (who gave a very in-
teresting and humorous account of his
visit to Porto Kico), Butterfleld, Wal-
lace, Stewart, Kelsey, Papa Zeller (who
may now be said to be the father of the
carnation cult, as we know it, in Amer-
ica, his firm Dailledouze, Zeller &Gard.
having originated Degrauw, one of the
first seedlings of commercial value ob-
tained in the country), John Birnie,
J. .Austin Shaw and H. A. Siebrecht.

Some Mag:nihceDt Exhibits.

Tlie following exhibits werestaged:
Carnation Governor Koosevelt, by C. W.
Ward, recommended for a certificate,
under the usual conditions; also a col-
lection of very promising seedlings by
same exhibitor; carnation No. 6()(i, by
Dailledouze Bros., shown in even finer

Portia and Garfield; a white raised from
Uncle John X Flora Hill, and another
white from Daybreak X Flora Hill. The
committee desired to see all these again
later.

Lulu Fischer, a seedling white carna-
tion, was exhibited by Mr. Fischer, of
Great Neck. Lehnig it Winneteld also
showed some magnificent specimens of
their cyclamen plants, that were won-
ders, among them the new I'apilio,
which was greatly admired, and which
the committee asked to see again later.

The meeting adjourned at 11 o'clock.

(201) Carnation Difficulties.— We

have a house of Scott, Daybreak. Mc-
Gowan, Fisher and Mangold carna-
tions. All blooms, e.xcept the whites,
lack color, substance or i)lumpness, the
centers showing up ojien, and the gen-

Nephpolepis Washingtoniensis Pendula.

condition than at last meeting; awarded
the club's certificate. Mr. Ward, who
had examined this variety growing, for
the club, recommended theaward, adding
that the plants were vigorous and
healthy, tlie Hower possessed of an ideal
stem, and the variety an early and free
bloomer. The Howers shown on the
present occasion were the largest we
lin ve ever seen; severtil measuring easily
four inches in diameter. The form is
good, and the color is a very pleasing
one, and will rank with thatof any in its
class. Mr. Dailledouze informs us the
blooms are bringing .^-t a dozen, whole-
sale. \» a fancy carnation it certainly is
a marvel and a leader. No. 4. from the
same firm, was recommended tor a cer-
tificate, subject to the usual conditions.
Wliitcomb Riley, also exhibited by Dail-
ledouze Bros., received a cultural com-
mendation.

No. 4 is a beautiful delicate pink; it is
above the average in size and the stem
and calyx are well up to the standard.
This variet.v has two qualities that will
make it a favorite with carnation buyers
generally, these are its soft shade of pink
and its exquisite fragrance.

C. W. Ward's new crimson carnation
Governor Roosevelt is an acquisition to
its class. The color is a shade darker
than that of Gen. Gomez, and shows up
well under artificial light. The flower is
of good size and hns a stem that holds it
up beautifully. The petals are fimbri-
cateil and the bloom of excellent form
full to the center. Lehnig & Winnefeld
showed three seedling carnations — one,
a scarlet of some promise, a cross of

eral effect leans toward a single rather
than a double flower, particularly in (lie
case of the .Scotts. Plants are fine, vig-
orous and full of buds. Csually we have
produced gilt-edge blooms— better than
the average. Temperature kept at .50
degrees. We think it possible that we
have been getting into too heavy soil,
have It too rich (ourcustom- Vi manure,
■'i loam, but this season it is nearer Vii
manure), and the weather has been too
cloudy. Scott, Daybreak and Fisher are
ill solid beds; others in benches. We be-
lieve we have watered properly and do
not syringe. We do not feel that they
need liquid yet, or any additional nour-
ishment. What is our trouble'? — H.
E.N.

—With the soil in the benches com-
posed of one-third manure there is cer-
tainly no need of applying any more in
liriuidform. The poor color can be at-
tributed in agreatmeasure to the cloudy
weather, but the tendency to come single
is more serious. We would advise lower-
ing the night temperature from .'">0 to 4.'i
degrees, also to give all the air possible
through the daytime, as it is more than
likely that too high a temperature is the
cause of the trouble.

(•202) Defective Rose Buds.— Kindly
tell us what is the matter with sample of
rose sent you herewith. Our Bride and
Bridesmaid both seem to be affected the
same way. The stock is making a good
growth, and, to all appearances, is in
good health. We thought possibly the
trouble came from too much water, but
we have made a test and find no differ-

ence whether kept dry or wet. Buds
have been coming lately not filled out in
the center. We run the temperature at
from .54 to .58 degrees at night; day
from (iOtoSOdegrees.dependentiipon the
weather, and give plenty of air. Could
the defect arise through not feeding the
plants enough ?— A. B. C.

—From the general appearance of the
flower submitted, we cannot help but
think that the trouble comes from over-
watering, together with continued dull
weather. Through the short days
Bridesmaid and llride are apt to come
both off color and poorly built, and the
flower sent was not any worse than
thousands seen within tlie last month.
The foliage, however, indicates over-
watering, and wewould advise continued
care along this line. It would also be
advisable to give liquid manure once a
week, and keep the night temperature at
■'tH rather than .54 degrees.

f203) C.vpripediuminsigne.— Kindly

give a few instructions as to the culture
of Cypripedium insigne; if they should
be manured and the best method to
apply it. Jos. KiPT.

—Cypripedium insigne should begrown
in a cool house and when potted in the
right material does better without man-
ure. The compost should befibrouspeat
broken charcoal and sphagnum moss
with a liberal sprinkling of coarse sand ;
or, in place of the peat, chopped ferii
roots will do equally well. Pot after
flowering, first filling the pot half full of
drainage material; work the compost
firmly among the roots, and water very
sparingly until they have taken hold.
Through the Summer while growing the
plants need plenty of water, during the
Winter and Spring they need it only in
moderatequantity ; but they are never
really inactiveand should not be allowed
to dry out. A somewhat shady situation
is also to be preferred at all times.

(204) Astilbe Japoiiica for Easter.
— Astilbe japonica roots, if imported
should first be soaked overhead in
water, then potted and placed afterward
in a frame, being kept there until the
first week in January; then put in a
house where the temperature is kept
around 5S degrees at night, and thev
will come in all right for Easter, which
falls this year on April 1.5. If any fumi-
gating has to be done in the house" wheie
the plants are growing thev will need to
be covered over witli pafier or cheese
cloth, as they are very susceptible to
tobacco smoke.

(205) Wood Lice Destroying Pan-

sies.— The best way to keep down wood
lice is to replace all benches with new
lumber as fast as thev decay. A good
trap for the lice is made by cutting pota-
toes in halves and scooping out the in-
terior. Place a number of these among
the plants and go around every day and
shake out the pests caught into a box or
pan with some lime in the bottom. The
same potatoes can be used for a long
time. We would also suggest a liberal
H|irinkling of air slacked lime along the
edges of the beds.

(200) The Variegated Aloe.— I learn
that the variegated aloe (partridge
breast), is cultivated in California
Would like to know where, if at all, it is
grown in this State or vicinity.— H. L
White, New York.

—Will some of our readers oblige.

(207) Japanese Longitlorum for
Decoration Day.— To have the Japan
longiflorum lilies for Decoration Day keep
them in the frame (but do not let them
freeze) until the first of February, then
bring them into a greenhouse and give
them a temperature of 50 degrees.

Nephrolepis Washingtoniensis.

.\s mentioned on page 1200, issue of
December 2, there are two forms of this
fern ; one having black stems, and droop-
ing fronds and leaflets; the otlier, more
erect, greenish stems, with very broad
fronds of a thick, leathery texture. The
illustration given on page 1200 repre-
sents the latter. We now present here-
with a picture of the drooping form.
N. Stnder, of Washington, D.C., in whose
establishment both varieties originated,
proposes to name one Nephrolepis
Washingtoniensis erecta, and the other
N. Wash., pendula. Each of the two
forms, he says, is entirely distinct in
habit ; the pendulous one being actually
the stronger grower. The entire stock of
the latter, Mr. Studer tells us, is in his
possession.

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0WTO|

New York.— Monday being the meet-
ing day of tlie Florists' Club, the bowlers
assembled in the afternoon and rolled the
scores that follow :

1 2 3

T.Koehrs 113 152 126

F. L.Atkius 133 128 156

S.S. Biittertield 13J 124 121

L. Hainer lt>3 13u luu

T. Norris 166 144 lb9

W. H. SieDrechl % 115 113

A.S. Burna 140 159 143

F. H.Traendly 129 147 139

T. H.Lang 145 135 197

W. A. Marshall 125 143

J. A. Peoman 113

W.J.Stewart 124

Flatbush, N.Y.— Below are the scores
made on Thursday night. Theboys are a
little out of form, as the figures show :
12 3 4

P.Riley 168 159 126 158

L.Schmutj IW 110 135 145

J. I. Kaynor 121 132 167 la9

0. Wocker 117 110 117 1211

P. Dailledouze 103 131 131 k9

W. Prosaer 123 12B 127 143

O. Wo-rner 81 111 81 to

HapaZeller 70 84 82 78

E.Bolliger 83 48 8

S. S. Butterfleld....l37 112 132 13

Chicago— The Chicago Florist Bowl-
ing Club has joined the America League
and played its first game on the America
alleys on Friday evening.

St. Louis— The Florists' Bowling Club
rolled the following scores:

12 3 4

J, W. Kunz 162 161 139 175

C.C.Sanders 132 143 182 168

C. A. Kuehn 142 135 136 162

Chas. Beyer 149 125 133 170

E. Schray 131 101 131 163

John roung 100 123 134 131

Economical Landscaping for

Railroad Corporations.

Paper rcnil hy l';iul llwhiier. luti'jNcape ffar-
fleupr tor the J:i-;iiliii^ l:;nln;iy. before the
Florists' Cluh ol Phihiileliihiu. Dec. u.l8f>M.

The desiraljility of having the grounds
around railroad stations embellished
with grass plots, trees and shrubbery,
and livened up with foliage and flower-
ing plants during the Summer, is gener-
ally acknowledged to be of prime im-
portance as an advertisement for the
railroad as well as an educative influence
to the public at large. Most railroad
oHicials look- at the question from the
economic standpoint. The.y do not ques-
tion the value of attractive stations
along their lines, provided it does not
cost too much. The matter of cost at
Hi-st sight frightens a great many from
enteriug into this improvement: but
when more closely looked into it is found
that there are waysof accomplishing the
desired result without a large outlay.
The corporation which I have had the
honor to serve for a great many years in
the capacity of landscape gardener has,
I think, solved the problem of how to
manage this work economically. In
order to show this to those interested I
will give a brief account of the landscape
work which is now a permanent feature
of the Reading Railway.

In the first place it was decided that
the most economical plan would be for
the corporation to have its own outfit,
consisting of a nursery for hardy trees,
shrubs and plants, and propagating
houses for soft wooded flowering iind
foliage plants for Su mmer decorations, the
necessary tools, etc., in connection with
same and also help to run it. After the
first year the costof maintenance is com-
paratively small, the main Item being (or
wages; but that is a small item in com-
parison to the expense if plants had to
be bought in the open market.

For iustance, 1 plant every season
about a hundred thousand flowering and
foliage plants about as follows: 1(5,000
geraniums, "i, 000 cannas, 18.000 alter-
nantheras, 2,000 scarlet sage, 2,000 Be-
gonia Vernon and varieties, 2,000 agera-
tum, l.'i,000 echeverias, -tO,000 coleus,

.3 000 abutilon, 2,000 acalyphas, 1,000
Centaurea candidissima, 4,000 miscellane-
ous, such »s celosias, amarauthus, petu-
nias, zinnias, vincas, etc.

These would cost at least .$5,000 to
buy and the whole cost of producing
same is less than half that sum. To the
$.1,000 would have to be added the cost
of planting and maintaining, so that the
economy of having an outfit is apparent.
This vie'w is still further enhanced when
we consider the hardy stock in the nurs-
ery, which is all included in the first cost.

a' special feature of my work, which I
think important and one which any cor-
poration might imitate to advantage,
is the planting of privet hedges as a live
snow fence for the protection of lines
from snowdrifts. These hedges are neat,
effective and permanent, and last, but not
least, they are inexpensive. The privet
I consider one of the finest hedge plants
for this latitude. It is almost evergreen,
•has no insect or fungoid enemies, is a
quick grower anddoe-snot winter kill. I
have heard of some instances of its hav-
ing suffered during the past very severe

to-day under favorable conditions. Al-
though a French variety it does very
well with me if planted early in the sea-
son. If planted late it does not do so
well. For pink I use Mine. Thibaud,
the best bloomer under all circumstances;
it is a dark pink shade but very effective.
For a light pink I use Glorieuse, a dwarf
grower and verj^ fine bloomer. For sal-
mou, Mrs. E. G. Hill, also a constant
bloomer. For white, Mme. Bazain; I
think it is the best white yet. For edg-
ing, of course, I use the Mme. Salleroi.
Among cannas, when you come down to
the fine point, Mme. Crozy has not been
beat yet in its color. For scarlet, Beaute
de Poitevine is one of the finest. If Co-
lumbia were only a better keeper over
Winter it would Ije preferred. I like Phila-
delphia, but it is a little weak: for yel-
low, Florence Vaughan and Golden Bor-
der, the latter a dwarf-growing variety
excellent for borders: for dark foliage,
Egnndale, crimson, and Mme. Avellan,
dark orange. In coleus I use Verschaf-
feltii, Golden liedder. Queen Victoria,
Nero. Golden Beaut.v and Mrs. Baird.

Chrysanthemum, Mrs Edward Salyer.

Winter: but with me, lean say positively
that I have not lost a plant.

In regard to shrubbery I use a dozen
or more different subjects, such as deut-
zias, forsythias, spiripas, altheas, weige-
lias, dogwoods, etc. One of the very best
is theHydraugeapaniculata grandiflora.
I use this quite largely and find it very
ornamental and lusting. Its flowers are
so showy and persistent that its season
is continued much longer than others,
and I value it most highly. Evergreens
I consider very effective indeed; the rea-
son I have not used them more largely
so far is on account of their being of
slower growth : but as my stock increases
I will be able to make effective use of
them. They are especiallj' useful for the
Winter landscape.

In soft wooded plants for Summer
effect I have already given a short list of
tlie species I find most useful tor my pur-
pose.

.'\s to the varieties: Among geraniums
I recommend La Pilot for scarlet; it is
one of the most telling crimson scarlets

One of the most valuable bedding plants
is Begonia Vernon, and I mustsayagood
word for Erfordi. These varieties can
stand the bright sun and arevery show.v.

As to crotons, here I hesitate. They
are certainly among the most beautiful
plants for .Summer outdoor decoration;
but to keep the jilants over Winter the\'
require a good ileal more heat than ii.^'
other bedding i>lants, and consequently 1
am unable to use them as much as I
would like to.

In conclusion I am free to say that
tlie horticulturaltrade in general is under
a debt of gratitude to tlie railway cor-
porations who have done good work in
beautifying the stations along their lines.
This work is a grand public educatorand
brings custom to every one in the busi-
ness. I get letters from all over the coun-
try from peoole who are desirous of
planting and whose first impulse in this
direction was received from the pictur-
esque and pleasing appearauce of the
stations along the line of the Reading
Railway. And when economically man-

aged there is no cheaper nor more effec-
tive means of advertising a line than
this: and I hope the practice will be ex-
tended until every line in the country
shall be of artistic as well as practical
utility to the public at large.

Chrysanthemum

Mrs. Edward Salyer.

Our illustration shows a bloom of this
new variety, which was certificated No-
vember 2.5 by the Philadelphia commit-
tee of the C. S. A., scoring exhibition
scale 87 points: commercial scale 80
points. The originator, Ira G. Marvin,
of Wilkes-Barre, Pa., furnishes the fol-
lowing particulars regarding the new
comer: " We believe it to be the best of
all late flowering varieties, being at its
best December 1.5 to 20. I^ast year it
was cut December 20 and was in perfect
condition at Christmas. The blooms
sent to Philadelphia were spoiled by be-
ing hurried to get there by this date for
the judges to pass on. I have grown it
four years."

Firms Who Are Building.

.Seguin, Tex. — Miss Leonard has com-
pleted a greenhouse here and will start
in the florists' business.

Stuatham, N. H. — J. Fred. Emery is
erecting a small greenhouse.

Greenwich, Conn.— Alex Mead & Son
have just completed a range of four
houses, heated by Hitchings' new sec-
tional boiler.

Newark, N. J. — Three greenhouses and
a workshop of brick construction are to
be erected at Branch Brook Park. The
total estimated cost is .$12,000.

Special American Beauty

and Fancy Carnations.

All through the late Summer and Fall
it has been apparent to us, while making
our regular rounds of the New York
flower trade, that the demand for special
American Beaut.y was steadier and
healthier than that for any other rose.
Previous to the first of November there
were but few dealers in this city that
could command a supply of this sto;k;
and while all other lines have been
glutted the call for this beautiful rose
has remained steady, and must have
been a great source of iirnfit to those
growers who are able to iirochici" a con-
tinuous supply of the highest grade.

F. R. and P. M. Pierson, of Scar-
borough, N. Y., have long been acknowl-
edged among tlie leaders in tiie Beauty
line, and at their greenhouses is presented
a sight that would well repay any lover
of ruses to behold. The range stands on
the level, with the long spans facing tlie
south. It consists of seven .300-foot
houses, and their outside appearance was
such that we iniincMiitly asked. Has this
range been recently built? We were in-
formed, however, that sonieof the houses
were 10 years old, but with a yearly coat
of paint and every cracked pane of glass
replaced, however small the crack, every
house was kept well preserved.

On entering the first house it became

"oBAcco Stems

"Good Strong Kind."

60CTS. PER J 00 LBS.

BALES WEIGH 500 LBS.

OBACCO Dust

"THE BLACK STUFF." i

Fine or Coarse to Your Order (
50 to 1000 lbs., 2 cents per pound. \
H. A. STOOTHOFF4CO ,

154-1B6 W. 27th STREET. N. Y. CITY.

ncto-wu OH smir

FOR SYRINGING

FOR WASHING

PL&NTS, DOGS, CHICKS

WE KHOW ITS MIESS

ALL iimm

KEEP IT. ■

December l(i, 1899.

The F^lorists' Exchange.

1255

apparent at once what specializing is. It
simply means tliattliemen employed can
concentrate tlieirwlioleenergy and bring
all their knowledge to hear upon a given
subject. Here that subject is the I'.eaut.v
rose, and Paul I'ierson, the guiding spirit
of this establisliment, has reason to be,
and justly is, proud of the results
obtained.

We made a tour of each house, and
when we aay the first one was filled with
3, 2.")0 plants, ever.v one in perfect shape
and health, all neatly tied to wires, not
a dead leaf nor a green Hy in sight, and
each of the other houses an exact dupli-
cate of the first, we state but plain facts:
for although in some liouses a different
method of wiring and tying- is being ex-
perimented with, and in one house boxes
In lien of benches are being tried, the re-
sult is the same. This is. we believe, the
first commercial establishment where
iron supports were used throughout for
the benches, which are all made rather
narrow so as to be easily worked. We
noticed in some of the newer houses that
there were three center beds while the
older houses had only two. Speaking of
this to Mr. Pierson he remarked, " I have
always noticed that the front row of
plants on a bench seems to do the best,
and the more beds we have the more
front rows there are in the hou.se.'' To
us this arrangement of the beils .seemed
aliout as near perfection as it is pniJsilile,
and it is well worth copying for iiractical
operation in any three-quarter span
house, as every plant gets about an
equal share of light and air.

The beds are arranged thus: On each
side of the liouse is a bench wide enough
for three rows of plants, and three center
beds wide enough for four rows. The
walks are just of .suflicieut width to be
convenient, and no space is wasted by
giving more path room than is neees-
sar,v.

The corridors connecting the houses
are utilized for asparagus, and a bench
of A. Sprengeri, trained overhead, proves
that this variety can be grown to long
and very ornamental strings, similar to
A. plumosus, etc.

The heating is done by steam, and a
year ago a new system o^ boilers was in-
troduced whereby pea coal replaced the
large hard coal, and a i.Vpound pressure
was kept up instead of the usual low
pressure. This has proved to be a great
saving in coal bills; and while this high
l)ressure Is always maintained at the
boiler there is an automatic valve that
keeps the pressure at five pounds in the
pipes in the houises. The advisability of
the reserve force in the boiler will be seen

/ z*^

Gold Sugg.

Mre. Braclt.

Interior View — Looking West from Center of

Mre. Joust.
House.

at a glance by those who are familiar
with the sudden changes in the tempera-
ture outdoors.

Witter is supplied by a steam pump,
and a separate pump connected with a
tank supjiiies the liquid manure, when it
is used. 'I'his; is so arranged that tlie
same set (jf pipes in tile greeiiliouses are

utilized for botli the clear water and the
Ihiuid manure, thus simplifying the usu-
ally dlsagreeal)le operation of applying
manure in a liquid form.

Before leaving we had a look in the cel-
lars and got a fairidea of what the dail,y
cut was. This runs into large figures,
and as the houses are planted systcmati-

!W York. Mrs. Bradt.

Interior View — Looking East from Center of House.
PAUL M. PIERSON'S CARNATION HOUSE (306xBOft.) AT BRIARCLIFF.

cally in rotation the cut is very regular
right through the year: and we venture
to assert that any holiday that comes
along will find F. E. and P. M. Pierson
with a good supply of special American
Beauty roses.

From .Scarborough we were driven to
the Briarcliff estate, located near Sing
Sing. Here is situated the extensive
"carnationary " that came into the
iuiiids of Paul M. Pierson quite recently.
We may say that while the rose establish-
ment at Scarborough is under tlie joint
partnership of F. R. and P. M. Pierson,
the carnation establishment at Briarcliff
is the separate business of the latter, the
establishment at Tarrytown (N. Y.)
being conducted by the F. K. Pierson
Company.

The exact dimensions of the large car-
nation hou.se at Briarcliff are 306x50
feet. The house is high, and being all
iron frameand pillars is very light. Ven-
tilation is provided both along the ridge
and sides; and that it comes as near as
it is possible to get to giving carnations
perfect surroundings, as regards light
and temperature, the vigor of the plants,
quality of the flowers and the number of
buds in sight testify. The benches are
14 in numljer, and their arrangement
leaves a path along the sides and across
the center. Each Ijench is about ~> feet in
widtli, and holds nearly a thousand
plants. The stock planted comprises
the following varieties and quantities:
Flora Hill, 1,0(10; White Cloud, 1,000;
.Jubilee, 1.000; John Young, 1,000; Gold
Nugget, 1.000; G. H. Crane, ."lOO; Mayor
Pingiee, .">00; Mrs. Bradt, 2,000; Mrs.
Frances Joost, 1.000; New York, 1,000'
Argyle, .')00; Victor, 1,000; Melba, 500;
Mrs. James Dean, 1,500.

With but one exception each variety is
showing a heavy crop of flowers and
buds. Flora Hill is just off crop, but has
been producing very heavily. White
Cloud is showing a lot of very flne
blooms, and these two varieties are con-
sidered the best in whites here. G. H.
Crane is blooming in prolusion and out-
shines all others as a scarlet. Joost and
Mrs. James Dean are very fine, and are
coming v\ith good, long stems. Bradt
are cutting heavily, and have been for
quite some time. Gold Nugget is a blaze
of yellow, and the house generally is so
full of buds that the cut for the holidays
is likely to be something enormous.

Propagalion of stock for next year has
already commenced, and in all likelihood
another house will be built similar to the
one here described.

L256

The f=i-orists' Exchange.

'S

Pansies Worth Raising

(;,.<>.l lMni.18. $l.«)perlOOO;»2.50por5llO.

Extra tarire Transplanted Plants

in bloom, as good as in spring,

$2.60 per lOD.

^-F. 0. B. Express here. Cash with order.

C. SOLTAU * CO., 199 Crant Ave., Jersey Clly, N. J

Mention the Floi-liU' Biehange when writing.

Have no
Equal.

cimprislns; the cream of all the Leading Strains
Large, stocky plants, 50 cents per 100; tS.Ou per 1000,

nTlC|CC°'(Belll8). strong plants of the largest
U A I O I Ld double varieties, Longfellow and Snow-
ball. 50 cents per 100; I3.0U per lOOO.
SMI LAX ''"'■^'= ■"""'■ """'■ "" 'wiso per lOCO.

J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa.

Mention the FlorleU' Eichange when writing.

This will be
the cry when the
plants are all
sold. . . .

ORDER AT ONCE

ROBT. SCOTT & SON,

Sharon Hill, Del. Co., Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Give \Js
Liberty

S ROBT. CRAIB & SON, ■

5 SOSES, PgipiS, GtOTONS, s

J! ...CARNATIONS.. S

■ and Noveltlei In Decorative PlanU, ■
2 Market and 49th St>., PHILADELPHIA, PA. j[

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

... ROSENS ...

an in. Bride, M. Van Houtte, at $4.00
per luu.

2W in. Bride and IMaid, C. Soupert,
vello-w Soupert, Hermosa, Mrs.
Me Graw, Vellow Rambler,
Crimson Rambler, and a general
line ot good Roses, in 3H >n., at low prices.

HOI«EV8lTCKCES, )2viin. pots.

HIBISCl'S cooperi, J. |5 per lOO.

MOON VINE, white.true, )

ASPARAGUS plumosns and Spren-
Iteri. 2W, in. pots, fo.uu per Uil). A. Plu-
mosus Nanus, 6 in. pots, at $16 per lUO.

31/:; in. RUBRA BEGONIA, at $4.00 a 100.

HARDV PINK, roofed cuttinga, 6 varie-
ties, at $1.00 per 100. |S"Cash with order.

THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

SPECIAL NOTICE

The unprecedented demand
for the new and beautiful

ROSE LIBERTY

Has made it necessary for us to announce all
stock tor March delivery has been sold and
orders hereafter will be taken and filled in
their order of receipt, until further notice.
To be sure of any ot this sttok for April and
May delivery it will be necessary to order early.
One quarter of the stock is controlled by us
and no one has authority to sell in the New
England States except by our permission.
Prices are as follows: Best stock grown.
Own rooted Plants, 3*^ in. pots.

12 plants 6U cts. each.

26 " BO ••

60 •• 30

100 " 25

lUOl) " 20

Grafted Plants, 3% in, pots.

12 plants 75 cts. each,

25 " 90

,60 " 60

Carnation Show at Cincinnati.

The exhibition of carnations in the
cUib rooms of the .labez Elliott Flower
Market, Saturday, Iiecember 9, was
uraud in all points. Pink seedling^ pre-
dominated, And it would look as though
the most fastidious could now be pleased,
The awards made were as follows:

Commercial varieties, .50 blooms white,
Evelina; '>0 blooms pink, Scott; M)
blooms variegated, Bradt; A. Sunder-
bruch's Sons. Fifty blooms red, America,

""Gold m?dll( first e..hibit), no flowers.
Enquirer, K. Witterstaetter. ^ , „

Best seedling, Genevieve Lord, H.
Weber & Sons, Oakland, Md.

Best vase of roses, white, Bride, and
red, Meteor, George & Allan. Best vase
pinic. Bridesmaid, A. Sunderbruch s Sons
Best vase, yellow, Marechal Niel, Fred

The following firms received the Flo
rists' Society's certiHcate for the varie-
ties mentioned below:

Enquirer, pink, grand in all qualities,
E. Witterstaetter, Sedamsville.O.; ^o. 11
aud No. 11.5, pink, both excellent in a I
particulars, H. Weber & Sons, Oakland,
Md.; Ethel Crocker, E. G. Hill & Co.,
Richmoud, lud.; Olympia, .John N. May,
Summit, N.J. ; Estella, scarlet, a grand
commercial sort, R. Witterstaetter; No.
0(36, mottled, exhibition sort, Uaille-
douze Bros., Flatbush, N. Y.; -h Whit-
comb Riley, variegated, Dailledouze
Bros ; No. 518A,plnk,R. Witterstaetter.

Crabb & Hunter, Grand Rapids, Mich.,
staged their new seedling pink, Irene,
an improved Scott. This variety, while
it did not receive a certificate, was, to
my mind, deserving of one. As a com-
mercial sort I believe it to be one of the
best. Its stem is stiff and long, its calyx
iierfect, and itis very fragrant; a splen-
did shade of pink for selling over the

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..PANSIES..

Largest flowering, Show Varieties, unsurpassed
quality, extra fine stocky plants for cold frames
5UC per 100 l.y mall; fS.OO per 1000; 500 at iqOO rate by
express. Large bushy plants In bud and Lloom, 73c.
per 100; »<,E0 per lOOO; 500 at llOO rate
nAI*4IES (Bellis), largest double flowering. In
mixed colors, One stocky plants, 50c. per ICO by mall;
tl.50 per 50O; f2.50 per lOOO by express.

GUSTAV PITZONKA, Bristol, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

PANSIES

Fine Plants, Laree Flowering Strain,
50c. per 100 ; S3 50 per 1000.

PANSY SEED, l^^o^'-^.V.''''^^'

counter, a good keeper, and without a
doubt, a splendid shipper. Ethel Crocker
is a very good commercial sort; also a
good keeper, and will be a good shipper.
The color is certainly very desirable, and
the variety has a first-class stem and
calyx. Genevieve Lord (Weber & Sons)
won the $10 prize for best seedling. It
has been described so often that it needs
no comment from me, except to say
that the introducers will no doubt be
taxed to their utmost to fill all their
orders tor it. I believe it to be a variety
that every grower of the carnation
wants; it certainly is a money maker.
Nos. 11 and 115, from this same firm,
are choice blooms. No. 11 scored 90
points against Enquirer's 922/), and the
judges worked for nearly a half hour
over these two magnificent varieties be-
fore making their award. The same two
mustconiein competition again in .March,
to decide the contest for the gold medal
—a contest which will be looked forward
to with much interest. The shade of
color in each variety is entirely different.
No. 11 being of a light color, but very
beautiful; while that of Enquirer is rich
and glowing. No. 606, from Dailledouze
Bros., is a grand, fancy sort, measuring
3 to 4 inches in diameter. It is mot-
tled on a white ground work. Olympia,
from .John N. May, is a rival of Mrs.
Bradt, although much lighter and not
nearly so heavily pencilled. It is un-
doub'tedlv a good sort. The blooms
staged here showed the effects of travel.
.J. Whitcomb Riley (Dailledouze Bros.)
was iu fine shape; it is on the order of
Armazindy, and is one of the best in its
class. Elfnore, from R. Witterstaetter,
was the only white seedling staged, and
gives promise of being a good conimer-
cial sort. The absence of white seedlings,
as well as red ones, was very marked at
this exhibition.

Mrs. E. T. Graves, of Richmond, Ind.,
had a verv nice showing of Dorothy, a
pink seedUng ot the .Scott type, which
looks promising.

California (iold (Hill & Co.) is a deep
yellow, heavily pencilled carmine. It
looks as if there would be a place for this
sort. The blooms staged here were not
in good condition to judge fully of their
merits, neither was their red seedling,
Indiana.

Estella (Witterstaetter) is of the shade
ot Portia, a very much larger flower; a
good producer, good stem and calyx, but
with very little fragrance. Should this
variety continue as it shows now, it w ill
certainly be wanted by all commercial
growers.

Very creditable displays were made by
A. Sunderhruch's Sons, George & Allan,
.1, R. Goldman and others.

E. G. GiLLETT.

CASH, PLEASE.

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio.

Mention the FlorlBta' ExchanKe -when writing.

PANSIES

Roemer's Superb Prize Pansies.

This improved strain all the leading novelties
included ; strong bushy plants ready now ;
60 cts. per lUO, by mail ; $2.00 per 600, by ex-
press ; $4.00 per 1000 ; $7.00 per 3000 ; $10.00 per
3000 ; $16.00 per 6000. , ^

Large Plants, transplanted, in bud and
bloom, »1.00 per 100. Cash with order

PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa.

Grower ol extra fine Pansies.

Mentt(^n the Florlsta' Exchange wtien writing.

Urge Flowering. 300,000 Superb Colors.

EDMUNDM.WOODSGO.,Naticl(,Mass.

Near BOSTON.
Mention th. Florist.' Exchang. when wrltlnc.

The Jennings Strain, They are all that can
be desired in Pansies, so far as quality goes,
and are always satisfactory to the buyer who
wants the best. Extra fine stocky plants,
ready to bloom, $5 per 1000, express. Medium
size, for cold frames, 60c. per 100 by mail; $4
perloOO; 5000, $17 by express. White and
Blue, in separate colors, same price.

SEEt) ot above strain, $1 perpkt,; $5peroz.
CASH WITH OKDER.

E. B. JEIINiNBS,mr' Southport, Com.

Grower of Thk Finsst Fansiks,
Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

Cincinnati.

Trade News.

Business is good; but stock of all
kin<l8 is still very scarce, especially roses
<and carnations. Prices are ruling high
and promise to be way up for Christmas.
This market will be very short of roses
and carnations.

Quite a party of Cincinnati florists will
visit Lafayette, Indianapolis and Rich-
mond,Ind., on Wednesdayand Thursday
of this week. A full report may be
looked for in next issue.
Cliitj News.

The regular monthly meeting of
The Florists' Society was called to order
by President Wra. Murphy with a limited
number of members present. We had
the pleasure of the presence of two Chi-
cago gentlemen— Mr. Barker, of the
American Florist, and Mr. Wilson, ol J.
C. Vaughan's. Both made compliment-
ary addresses. A motion was put and
carried to the effect that all members in
arrears, who do not pay up at the Jan-
uary (1900) meeting, will at the Feb-
ruary session be dropped from the roll.
Our other visitors were: Mr. Walker, of
Louisville, Ky.; Henry Weber, Oakland,
Md.; Henrv Dailledouze, Flatbush, N.
Y.; George Crabb, ot Grand Rapids,
Mich.; John Evans. E. G. Hill, Harry
May and Mrs. E. T. Graves, Richmond,
Ind" ; also Miss Hill and Mrs. Lemon, Mr.
Hill's two daughters. E. G. G.

NOTES BY THE WBY.

Troy, N. Y.— Sambrook & Son expected
to hold quite a batch of chrysanthemums
for the holidays, but business on Thanks-
giving was so good everything went.
There promises to be a shortage of
blooming stock.

John Dingwall has a nice batch of aza-
leas for the hohdays.

Louis Menaud finds time, even during
the busy season, to give his choice collec-
tion of orchids the needed attention.
The result is seen in the fine display made
in Eyres' window with Adiautum Far-
ley ense overhead and cibotiums for
ground work.

New Haven, Conn.— E. J. Morse is
picking the finest Marie Louise violets
seen in this neighborhood this season.

Amsterdam, N. Y.— J. C. Hatcher has
the plans adopted and work under wav
for a handsome store.

Albany, N. Y.— The choicest produc-
tions of the divine flower, from Messrs.
Ward and Mav, are seen here. H. G. Eyres
makes a flue display with Olympia and
Melba. F. A. Danker's leader is Gov.
Roosevelt, a superb crimson. The bloods
make no objection to paying 25c. for
a boutonniere. Two seedlings. No. 68,
1,S98; No. .3, 1898, also from Ward, are
great sellers, while Maceo is considered
the finest keeper yet discovered among
the crimsons. Crane is showing up
grandly. I saw a handsome bunch of
these two last named varieties at E. H.
Howland's, Holyoke.

Sam Goldring reports no let up to the
demand for violets; their stock is now
cropping finelv. Ro.sesare in heavy crop
for the holidays. Sam is making a spe-
cialty of several kinds of the Rosa canina.

Buffalo, N. Y.— I suppose there are
in proportion more poinsettias grown in
this city than in any other of the Union,
and that plant's popularity seems to be
on the increase. I noted a fine evenly
grovi'u batch at W'm. Scott's; he has
them in sizes from dwarfs made up in
pans up to standards, and also for ctit-
ting uses. Palmer A: Son had a splendid
effect in red and green in a big decoration
last week at the Twentieth Century Club.
Poinsettias were used wherever possible,
and where electrical effects could be best
produced the gloljes were covered with
tissue paper of color and shape to repre-
sent the real flower. Thecenter bell was
an immense laurel construction, inside of
which were six large poinsettias; the
effect was superb. Mr. Palmer, Sr., pre-
dicts a scarcity of carnations at Christ-
mas, with roses more abundant. His
Daybreak, usually so heavy and regular
in crop, are much lighter this season. He
is growing the sport from Daybreak ex-
tensively, and at time of the meeting in
February the houses will repay a visit
from tlK^seiuterested in the divine flower.
The craft here anticipates the biggest
meeting yet; held, and already hits plans
under wav to take care of the assembly.
In speaking of bringing in L. Harrisii
early, Mr. Palmer had a batch cut by
October 30; but says it is useless for the
small grower to attempt to do this, as
there is such a small proportion of the
bulbs fit for the purpose of early forcing.
From a total of 8,000 he selects a few
more promising than the rest and invari-
ably meets with success. Disease is
showing in thesmallersized bulbs almost
to the same degree as last year, while the
larger sizes are almost entirely free from
the pest. I note this is general.

C. D. Zimmerman is much pleased with
the returns from the store branch of his
business. Being so well known as a
nurseryman the introduction of flowers
was made easy. W. M.

The "satisfied customer" theory is all
right, but the question is to get the cus-
tomer to satisfy .—Pro/iffl We. 4dvert;.s/ni'-.
—This problem is solved by advertising
in the Flokists' E-Xchange.

THE GRAND
NEW ROSE

LIBERTY

Orders Filled Strictly In
Rotntifin.
ARE AS FOI,

PRICES

ERNST G

Own rooted PlnutB,

^'i plants

'i't planlM.

in 'ZH in. PolH—

iiO ctH. each.
>0 CIS. encb.

.'iO plants.

100 plants .

lUOO plants..

For April Delivery. The brightest crim-
son forcing rose in existence. An all year
around bloomer. Read record of cut of
one house containing 1035 plants for
season of 1898.

Grafted Plants, In -iH in

30 cts. ench.
.^ia cts. each.
. *J0 cts. cacli.

1898
SEPT.
OCT..
NOV..
DEC.
pots —

Cut.
.8479
.7435
.1683
.4106

1699 Cut. 1899 Cut.

JAN 2570 MAY... .5520

FEB. ...3120 JUNE. .4106

MARCH. .3008 JULY... 7688

APRIL. .5006 AUG.. .5146

1'J plants
'i'l plants

C. VAUGHAN,

ASMUS, West Hoboken, N.J. AGENTS : ^^^iird^'S'.f.l."' «i.^?nX^

.50 plants ."iOcts. encji.

....7.5 ctB. each. 100 planis J?'''.''' ''2'' I'

....60CIS. eacb. 1000 plants J.'S els. each.

r*. MAV, K. R. PIERSON CO.

Xarrytown, N. Y.

December 16, 1899

The F^lorists* Exchange.

1257

ALTERNANTHERA

Red and Yellow. Booted
Cuttings, 100, 50c. ; lOOO, »4.

SELAGINELLA DENTICUL,ATA, extra fine,

2 iDcb, per ItX), »2.(10.

E. I. RAWLINCS, Quakertown, Pa.

MeDtton the Florists' ExchanRe when wrltlDg.

New Yellow Baby Primrose—

A mate to the Pink Uahy; we have the only
stock in theU.S.;perdoz.,$1.2U; $10perlOU.

New GeraRium De Roo Hitting—

A cross betwocQ Cloth of Gold and S. A.
Nutt, has yellow foliage and pure d uble
Bcarlet bloom; $1 20 per doz.; $10 per 100.

New Geranium, Double Snowdrop—

The best indoor and bedding double white
Geranium todate; $1.30perdoz.; $10 per 100.

on Hpur PnlDiic All named, all fancy bed-

C\i new UDiCU^ derB;the2Jfor81or$4alOO

New Goleus Little BBni-axrnic''e't!o?der

plant, very bushy, of pink variegations, 35c. ea.

THE MORRIS FLORAL GO., Morris, III.

Mention th« Florleta' Ehcchanre when wiitlns.

GERANIUMS

Richard Brett, Beaute PottevJne,
Mrs. E. O. Mill, Wonder, Ruy Blass,
Marguerite De Layers, Mme.
Bruant. $3010 per 1000; 2^ in. pots of
the same, $30.(0 per lOOO; $3.2.5 per 100.
S. A. Nutt, l,a Favorite, Ja8. Oarr,
Double Grant, and several other
(rood tedders, $16 per 1000; 2}^ in. note,
?33.no per 100(1; S2.M per Kio. Kose
Geraniums, $2 00 per ICO. Skeleton
Kose, $3.0U per 100.

COLEITS, Crimson Verschaffeltli and Gol-
den Queen, $7.00 per ITOO. 75 cts. per 100;
2 in. pots, $1.50 per 100. Coleus in variety,
$5.ro per 1000, 60 cts. per 100; 2 in. pots,
$1.2.j per 100.

ACERAXVM, Blueand White, 75c. per 100;
Princess Pauline, $1.00 per 100.

GIANT ALYSSITM, $1.00 per 100.

S.Al,VlA,Splendcnsand Bedman, $1.25ain0.

HELIOTROPE, 6 vars., named. $1 a 100.

CUI»HEA (Cigar Plant), $1.00 per 100.

FITCHSIAS, $1.60 per 100; 2% in. pots,
$3 00 per 100.
The above are rooted cuttings, except when

noted. Cash must accompany all orders.

J. E.FELTHGUSEN, Schenectady, N.Y.

Uentlon the Florists' Exchange when writing

UnequalBdirrnnriinn Vigorous

Varieties IlIIUlIiIIu Stock....

' 100 lOOO

Best Mnmniotlis, etrone pot plants... |3,00 t^.W

rooted cuttings 1.25 10.0(1

Older •• •• .... 100 S.IKI

strong pot plants... 2.50 2000

ROOTED GERANIUM CUTTINGS

Double and single, best variety, |2.00 per 100;
»15 00pcr lOlU.
Strong pot plants, |.3 00 per lOO ; J25.I10 per 1000.

E5CARNATI0NSS"'

Flora Hill. Arinazlndy, price, (5.00 per 100.

John YouDK, New York, price, »5.00 per 100
C. A. Dnnn ItlcGon'an Alaska

Price, »4.00 per 100.

CYCLAMEN"GIGANTEI]M.

From .1 inch pots, in bad, S.S.OO per 100
" 3]^ " " 10.00 "

MISCELLANEOUS.

100 1000
Antbeniis. Double Golden Marguerite. $'iM

AKerniUDit blue and wblte 1.00 $8 00

PrfncesB Pauline , 1.50

Coleus, all leading sorts 1.00 800

FuchHJas, double and single 200 15.00

Feverlew 150 12.00

Heliotrope, light and dark 125 lO.CO

Impaliens Huliani 2.00

Moon VIneH, true 2 00 15 00

^nWinN. Splendensand Bedman 1.25 10.00

TRADE LIST ON APPLI' ATION.

WOOD BROS., FIshkill, N. Y.

Mention the riorlsts' Exchange when writing.

Nice Strong PELARGONIUMS

Mixed varieties, from 2\^ In. pota, |3.SU per 100.

FINEST STRAIN CINERARIA.

3 In. pote, ready for 4, J3.00 per 100. 4 In. pots, n-ady
tor 5, $4.00 per 100. 5 In. pots, ready for 6, »5.00 per lOO.

BABY PRI.HROSE, 5 In. pots. 30 to 50 spikes.
$10.00 per 100. Limited number of FIK^HSIA!',
double and single, 2^.^ Inch pots. ^2.00 per 100.

GEO. W. FE1ZER, 432 N. I llh St., Allentown, Pa.
Mention the Florlsti' Exchange when writing

CYCLAHEN QIQANTEUM

Very fine, 4 in. pote. well set with buds and
bloom. 83.UO per doz.. $20.00 per hundreil.

CYCLAflEN QIGANTEUM

Nice plants, 3 in. pots. 75c. per doz, $5. CO
per hundred.

SEAWANHAKA GREENHOUSES.
P. O. Bos 34. OyHter Bay, N. Y.

Jamks C. Clark. Supt.
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A FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT

FOR HOLIDAY TRADE.

Extra fine 3 in. Chinese Primrose in bud
and bloom. $4.00 per 10*1 Asparagus Spren-
geri and Plumosus, 3 in . $8 00 per 100. Rex
KeeoDJa, 3 in., mixed $4.00 per 100. Alargner-
ito Daisy, large flowering white, 2 in., $3 00 per
100. NephroleplsCordataCompacta, 2^ in .
$4.00 per 100. Kentla Belmoreana and For-
steriana, 4 in., nice plants, 40c. each. Cash.
OEO. M. EBISIAMS, VIewton, M. J.

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GjjGlanieDaDiiGiDeianaii

CINERARIAS, 2M in<;h. $2,110 per 100:
3 iucb, ready for 48, tor Christmas floweriog,
$3.10 per 10(1.

CVCI.AMEN, Giganteum atid Persicum,
larire plants. 3 inch, $5.(0 per 100.

S. WHITTON, 15 Gra, A,e.. UtJca, N. Y.

Mention the F^orlBts' Exchange when writing.

IflDLEJS Priocess 01 wales

strong plants, $2.00 per 100.
Samples, 10 cts.

EVENDEN BROS.. Williamsport, Pa.

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PRIMROSES.

Nice stocky plants of large flowering
Cliinese Primroses, mixed col-
ors, many of tht-ni blooming, out of
4 inch pots, at S6.00 per 100.

^^Cash With Order.

M. E. & R. HQFFER, - Mount Joy, Pa.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

Per 100 Per KNtO

Mine. Sal lerot iJernniums $125 flO.OO

AltrrnantlicrnH. 1' Major and A. Nana .60 .I UO

Aaeratuiii, blue und white 60 5.00

Princes.s Pauline 75 6 00

<.iant Swe<'l AlyMMiiin 60 5 00

Hel lot ropCH, 12 varUnlee 1.00 9 0,

Salvia SplendenH and Bedman — I-OO 9 00

Feverfew, tlttleGem 1.00 9.00

P.y the 100 sent hy mail, by the lOOO by exprcsfl.
Ciifili with order.

C. A. HARRIS & CO., Delanson, N.Y.

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PRIMROSES IVTa^S

"^^^"""^^^^ — ^^— ^^^ ^^^^

Chinese, from 2 Inch pots ....|1.?0

Chlncee. from flftt^. 18.00 per 1000 1.00

ObcoDlcagranillflora.ilnch pote, In bud and bloom 4 00

Forttet-me-nol, Victoria, 2 Inch pots 2.00

Forijci-me-not. Large Clumps, ready for
hcDchlng for Winter bloom..,.. 4.00

ORANGE FLORAL CO.,

E. FKYEi:. Mgr. WEST ORANGE, N. J.

Mantlon th« Florlata' Exehanga wh^n writing.

GERANIUMS

A One aBBortment, 2 Inch plants. ?2.50 per 100.

IVY GERANIUM, ^Sp'ir ra^""";

Coleus, Ageratum, Etc., ''V"
A. J. BALDWIN, Newark, Ohio.

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GYGielETIlliTEDlII

r.ulba averapce ''1, Inch In diameter. In 2' 1 Inch

potB, St'i.50 per 100. $4.Uii plants all sold.

J. W. MILLER, Hatton, Pa.

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o I lo- Es n .a. n. :

Benary, Cannoll and Sutton's prize stralne, dw.'irf find
semi-dwarf, giant flowering. Onest colore and sh;iilee.
2^i1n.. $2.(0 per 100; $5.00 per 3I.K). 3 In., »3 00 p.:r lUO.
Cash with order, please.
Shellroail <i>reenhouHo Co.* Grnnge. Itld.

E. G.HILL &CO.
Wholesale Florists

RICHMOND, INDIANA.

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'MUMS THAT PAY TO GROW.

Stock plants of Merry Monarch, Montraort,
Ivory, H. Robinson, Bonnaffon and Indiana,
at 6IJC. per di z. Merry Christmas, beat late
white, lOc. each. Plants in 2^ in. pots of Mon-
arch and Montmort, at $2.00 per 100.

Mrs. Fislier Cariiatlous, from soil,
$1,511 per KHi

Cut Stnilax, fine strings, 20c. a string.

C&sbpbase. WM. KEIR, Pikesville, Md.

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LAGER & HURRELL,

Growers and ^\ ^^ ^\ ^J | ^\ ^
Importers of \J IX W Fl I 1^ O

JuBt arrived In fine condition, Caltlern [tlen del ii.
alBo V. Lnbinta, C. SpecioHiHsiina, and C.
llarrlHonia>.

Cherry Wood Baskets. Freeh Moss and Peat.
Corre,,ocdeno,^^^ SUMMIT, N. J.

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STOCK PLANTS

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

At 10 cts. each, or $1.00 per doz.

The following varieties:
V. Morel, Mrs, Egan, Kentucky,

Mrs. Robiusou, Fennsylvanla,

Mrs, T. Thompson, Mutual Friend,

Mrs. H. L. Week«,
Mayflower, F. Hardy. Golden Gate.

Mrs. C. H. Fierce, Major Bonnafl'on.

CARL E TAUBE. Trenton, N. J.

MERCER FLORAL CO.

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CHOICE STOCK "" iSl"*'

Per 100

Cyclanieiif 4 colore, 2U in. pots $5 CO

AHparatfus Sprcngeri, SVi- in. pots,

extra stroiiK 6 00

Asparagus Spreugerl, Sin. pots,

very large 8 00

Primroses, (Chinese), Sin. pots 5 00

"4 '^ 800

" " 6 in. pans, $3 00 per doz.

*' (Obconica Grandittora and Hybri-
dura).8ome8ize and price as Chinese
Priraroses. All in bud and bloom.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich.

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300.000 VERBENAS

60 flnest named varieties. Includinc our new
MAMMOTH WHITE MRS, McKlNLEV.

The flnest white Verbena grown.
Perfectly heallhy. Free from rust

Rooted cuttings. 60 cts, per 100 ; $5 00 per ICOO.

Plants, ?3 50 per 100; $20 00 per 1100.

Our list Is the choice from millions of seedlings

Send for Circular.

J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa.

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4 inch, $6.00 per hundred.

Ageratum, Princess Pauline, Marguerite
Daisies, large-flowering, yellow and white.
Heliotrope, best vara., 2!^ in., $3 00 per 100.

Parlor Ivy, Glechoma Tarlegata, 2^ in.,
$3.50 per 100.

Rooted Cuttings of all the above plants
arc from soil and are very strong, at $1 per 100.

Ageratum, blue and white, 75 cts. per 100.
Cash With Order, Please.

A. MACKAY, Passaic, N.J.

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SPECIAL SALE

For the Holiday Trade.

CYCLAMEN Persicum Splendens Glgan-
teuin, flnest strain In the world, well grown plants,
In bud and bloom, out of 4 In. pots, 11.50 per doz. ; $12.00

per lOft.

CHINESE PRIMROSES, fringed foliage,
flne&t market varieties, from 2^-^ In. pots, ij2.50 per 100;
from 3 In. pots, very tine. In luFd, f-I.Oo per 100; from
4 In, pots, strong, well-grown plants, seven colors. In-
eliullng Iiouble Wblte. lied, and Single Blue, In bud
and bloom, f I-OO per doz. ; $8.00 per 100.

CINERARIAS Hyb. Max, Graudiflora.
from flats, transplanted, f 1.75 per lOij.

NOW READY-Cyclamen P. S. Gignn-
teuni. In -1 true colors, transplanted from flats, $2.50
per 100; $20.00 per 1000.

All the above warrant eil A No 1 Stock.

PAUL MAOER, East Stroudsburg, Pa.

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DOUBLE PETUNIAS. ""UVd*"^ •

I have the flnest and largest collection In the
country, an Immense stock, and can All all orders
without delay.

Rooted Cuttings, hy mall, $1.25 per 100.

Grandifiora, single. 10 vars., ij^l.SS per 100.
" I saw the bloom of Mr. Hughes' petunias, both
double and single, and they are very flne."

Henet F. Mkjhell.

Ivy Geranium. 12 vars ^1.50perlOO

Heliotrope. lf> vars l.OO "

A iferaiuin, Princess Pauline 1.00 '*

I>lars 4ioraninm 2.00 '*

Gazania. spu-ndeus 1.50 *'

Cyclaiiicu Giganteuni, 4 colors.

4 In. pots 4.00 "

Chinese Primrose, 3 In. pots, 6

colors 3.00 •'

DrncR>na Indivisa, 2 In. pots 2.00 "

My uiTer of last week will be good for one week
more. ly'Caeh with order, please.

GEORGE J HUGHES. Berlin, N. J.

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3000 PRIMROSES

2}4 ill., f'.i.OO per 100.

GERANIUMS- Per 100

Mre. Parker. Double Pink,
Silver Leaf J4.()0

Silver Leaf. Rose Scented 1.60

Mme.Salleroi 1.25

DsuMe New Life, K. C... 4.00

Mrs. Pollock, Happy Thought,
$3.00 per 100.

Bronze $1.60 per 100.

Mars, Freak of Nature, $3a 100.

Assorted (comnrnn), » 1 .50 a 100.

Best varieties, $2.00 per lOO.

Mine. Bruant, $2.50 per 100.

Mixed, $1.26 a 100 ; $12.00 a UOO,

Per ICO

Manettla ISicolor $2.00

VInca 1.50

Salvia 1.25

Heliotrope.

Begonia Krfordll

1.25
2.00

Begonia, Rex 2.00

Begonia Inc. GIgautea 2.00

Impatiens SultanI 2.C0

Forget-Me-Not (Winter

Flowerine) 2.C0

Alternantheras, red and yel-
low, Summer struck, $1 a 100 ;
$0.01) per 1000.
Let us book your order now for the BEST I,AXE LVirHITE 'MUM for BoriBts'
use, rooted cuttings, $2.00 per 100.

Alternantheras, red and yel-
l<iw, BOc. per 100 ; $5 per 1000.
Tradesciintia Tricolor,

$2.00 per 100.
Fuchsias, assorted, $1.50 a 100.
Fuchsias. Sun Kay, variegated
red, white and green,

$1.50 per 100.
Fuchsias, Trailing Queen.

$1 .50 per 100.
COtEUS—

Fancy and large leaf $l.fO

Separate colors 80

Mixed 60

OERAMIIJIMS-

Per 100

Mrs. Parker $6.00

Happy Thought, SMj in... 4.00
Silver Leaf, 21/2 in 4.00

Forget-Me-Not (Winter

Flowering) 2!^ in 4.00

Mignonette, 2 in 2.00

Primrose, in liud, Sii in. 3.00

Primula Obconica, 2 in.,

$3 a 100 ; in Hats, $1.5'l a 100.

'"o^^'S.'bfK" GREEN!

BEGONIAS—

Per 100
Rex, assorted, 2t<; in $4.00

" named 6.00

Tncarnata Gigantea, 4 in.,

ready for 6 in 16.00

Incarnata Gigantea, 2^^

in.,ready for4in., $4 to 6.00
Double White Stock, 3

in ,, 3.00

tEMON VERBENAS,

$:i.liO, ll.niiand 6.00

Per 100
Hydrangea, pink, 3 in... $6.00

Antherlcum, Sin 6.00

Dracsena Indivlaa, in

flats 5.00

Vinca,3in B.OO

ManettiaBicolor,2^in. 4.00
Fragrant Calla, 2>^ inch.

1.60 per doz.
Fragrant Calla, i inch, $3.00

per doz.

&UNDERHILL,Watertown, N.Y.

UantlOB the Florl«tj' Exehamr* when wTltin«.

1258

J. K. ALLEN,

Wholesale CommlSBlon Dealer In

CUT FLOWERS

57 W. -iSlh !»lreel, New \oili.

Orders bj mill or teleirrapli promptly attended to.
Telephone. i67 Madfeon Square.

Flm ROSES and CARHATIONS. Speciallies.

W. S. ALLEN,

17 West 28th St., New York.

Correspondence Solicited.

BLAUWELT & GUTTMAN,

36 W. 27th St., NEW YORK.

lolesale hmim Florists

ConslgnmeDtB of first-class stock solicited.

Orders by mall or telegraph receive ibe best ol

atteniloQ. t3ff~ 'Phonb 129U Madison Sq.

COT FLOWER EKCHANCE

404-412 E. 34fh St., N. Y., near Ferry.
Ooen every Morning at 6 o'clock a. m. tor the

Bale of Cut Flowers.

This Is not a commission house ; the market

confilets of Individual stands.

Wall Space for Advertising Purposes to Rent.

J. DONALDSON, SECRETARY.

MICHAEL A. HART,

Wholesale & Commission Florist,

44 W. 29th St., New York.

Telephone, 325 Madison Sq.

All kinds of Roses. VIoleti and Carnations a

Specialty.

ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.

JULIUS LANG,

Wholesale Florist

63 W£ST 30tlt ST.

OOBSlgnmenta Solicited. NEW YOMK.

FRANK MILLANG,

Wholesale Commission Dealer in

CUT FLOWERS

408 E. 34th St.. NEW YORK CITY.

Cut Flower Eschange.

Telephone CaH, *^99 Madison Square.

MOORE, HENTZ & NASH,

WHOLESALE

Commission Florists,

Located Id Salesroom of the
New York Cut Flower Co.

II9-I2I W. 23d St., New York.

Telephoni.. ;S8 ISlli St.

THE NEW YORK GUT FLOWER GO.

119-121 West 23d Street,

112-114 West 24th Street.

T«l«pt>oc«733-13t1i, NEW YORK.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders

Carnations

Rose-i

John 1.

Raynor,

49 West 28th St. , 1

■'l»5'Ki,oas,uarc. New York. 1

Violets

Valley

Mention the Florist*'

ElxctaanKA when wrltlnc-

Thb F=iLORisTS* Exchange.
HEADQUARTERSFOR NOVELTIES

Beaatles, Meteors, Brlfles and Bridesmaids are the leaders.

The hlKhest ^^ Jj^ ■ .■ T— ^CM ^t Hand . . .

jj^rade of. . . ^ir ^fc^^ ^™^^ "^"^^ ^^^^ ^^

^^ TS, CS "fT T T> y^ A 8PECIAI.TV>

JAMES McMANUS, rsp rtKAfg." saVare. 50 W. SOth St., MEW YORK.
"Always Ready to Receive Fine Stock."

W. H. GUNTHER, ca™a.io„s

VIOLETS
ROSES

Wholesale Florist,

ORCHIDS

30 West 29th St.,

New York.

WALTER F. SHERIDAN,

Wholesale Commission Dealer in ^(JT l^LOWEIvS

39 W. 28th STREET, NEW YORK.

Receiving Extra Quality AM, BEAUTIES and all other varieties of Roses.
TELEPHONE 902 MADISON SQUARE. .^ CARNATIONS.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Names and Varletiss

A. Bkadtt, fancy— special. . .

" extra

No.l

" Culls & ordinary..

Bride

R 'idesmald

Hoste

2 Jacqueminot

S K. A. Victoria

e La France

BC Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan...

Nipbetos

Papa Gontier

Perle

St u i. de Wootton

OBCfalDS— Cattleyas

Cypripediums

Dendrobium f ormosum . . .

'' others

r Inf'r grades, all colors..

M ( White

e Standard ) Pink

2 VARIETIES) Red

— ( Yel.&Var..

New Vork

Dec. 16,1899

^ (The highest J ^°^

<0 grades of JG*^,Vi;

Ca standard var) I Yel.&Var...

1^ Novelties

Adiantcm

Asparagus

CALI.A8

Chrysanthemums, oninary
Chrysanthemums, fancy....

H Ya cinths

Lilies

Lily of the Valley

Mignonette— ordinary

'' fancy

N A RCISSUS

UMILAA

Violets

Violets, special

40.00 to 50. UC 4
■i5.00 to 30.01 ■
1,5.00 to 20. «
e.OO.to 10.01
3.00 to 10. Ot

3.00 to lo.a

.... to ....

.... to ....

4.00 to 8.0(1

4.00 to 6.0('

.... to ....

4.00 to 10.0(1

1.00 to 3.0(1
.... to

.... to ...

2.00 to B.Oli

.... to ....

50.00 to 60. (X

.... to 12. Bi

SO.OO to 25.01

.... to ....

1 00 to 2 BO

1 00 to 2 6
1 00 to
1 00 to
1 00 to
3.00 to
3 GO to
3.00 to
3.00 to
3.00 to

.35 to .„.

36,00 to 60.01

8.00 to 10.01

.... to

.... to ....

.... to i.a

12.00 to 12.51
2.00 to 4.111
3.00 to B.ni
8.00 to 13 01
.... to l.CO
8.00 to 10.0(1
.81 to 1 Oil
1,25 to 1.75

2 51
2.61
2.61
6.00
6.0
B.0(
5.01
5.01
.60

Boston

Dec. 14, 1899

Philadelphia

Dec. 14.1899

.1.00 to 60.00
15.00 to 35.00
1 1.00 to 30. 00
5.00 to 8.01'
3.00 to 12.611
3.00 to 14.0
.... to ...
.... to ....
4.00 to 14.00
.... to
.... to ...
3.00 to 10.00
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
1.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
3.00 to
.76 to _.
.... to 611.00
10.00 to 12.60
.... to ....
.... to ....
1.00 to 2.5'
8.(0 to 13 BI
2.00 to 4.01
3.00 to 3.01
.... to 4.01
1.60 to e.l'O
12 50 to 16 Ol
1,00 to 1 2!
.... to 1 61

1.60
3.0

1 50
3.(11

2 0
2.61
2 00
3.51
2.6(
4.01
l.lil

6 Of
6.00

Baltimore

Dec. 14, 1899

to 60.0(1
.... to 40.0(1
26.00 to 30.01
5.00 to 16.01
4.011 to 10.0(1
4.00 to 10.00
.... to ....
.... to ....
4.00 to 10.0(1
4.00 to 8.00
.... to ....
4.00 to 10.00
.... to
.... to
4.00 to
4.0O to
.... to ...
.... to 50.00
2J.00 to 25.011
.... to ...,
,,,. to ....
1.00 to
1.25 to
1.00 to
1.60 to
l.fiO to
3.00 to
2.00 to
2.i!0 to
2.00 to
3.00 to

.76 to ....
,35.00 to 50. 1«
8.00 to 10.00

.... to

..,, to

1 00 to

.... to
2.00 to

1.00 to

2.00 to

.... to _...

'2.00 to 15 IK

.35 to .61

.75 to 1.51

l,2i
1.511
2.01
2 Iil

2 Ol
2.61'
2., 51
2,61

3 61
5.11(1
1.01

3.01

4'.0fl
1.51
3.i(
3,00

... to ...

.... to 40.00
M.OO to 35.(!(
6.00 to 13. 0('
4.00 to 8.01
4.00 to 8.0(1
.... to ....
.... to ....
4.00 to 8.00
3.00 to 10.0'
.... to ---
4.00 to
... to
3.00 to
2.00 to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.75 to
1,50 to
1.60 to
1,50 to

8.00

s'.ro

4,0(1
5.00

1.25
2.0
2.0(
S.I'd

Buffalo

Dec. 13, 1899

1.50 to

3.60 to

i.50 to

2 51 to

3.50 to

.... to

.... to
K.no to 75 IK

8,00 to 13 Ol

5.0O to 10.00

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

2.00 to

... to

15.ro to 35. CO
,60 to .75
...to 1.00

3.01
3.(10
3.01
3.01
3.00

2.51

4.00
3.00

60.00 to 75.00
40.00 to 60.00
!U.0O to 30.00
10.(10 to 30.00
3.00 to 10.00
3.00 to 10.00
.... to ....
.... to ....
4.00 to 10.00
.... to ....
.... to ....
4.00 to 10.00
.... to ....
3.00 to
3.00 to
3.00 to

4.00 to

lO.OO to 76.00
12,00 to 16.00
.... to ....
,,. to ....
1.00 to
1.60 to
1.50 to
1.50 to
1.60 to
3 00 to
3,00 to
3,00 to
3.00 to
.... to

.76 to

35.00 to 60.00
0.00 to 15.00
8.00 to 10.00
111.00 to 20.00
.... to ,,
18,00 to 30.00
3.00 to 4.00
2.00 to 4.00
4.00 to 6.00
.... to ....
.... to 15.00

i.on to 2.0U

2.''0 f" 3.(0

5.00
4 CO
6.00
6.00

1.25
2.60
3.60
2.50
2.60
4.00
4.00
4.00
4.00

i'.26

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see oar Oorrespondeuce Oolumna*

Prices are for quantities of one h jndred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given orly after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee tbelr accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

Asparagus Plumosus

Chrysanttiemums

Mignonette

Brides

'Maids

American Beauties

WELCH BROS.

PHOPRIETORS

Kaiserins

Meteors

Carnots

Violets

Valley

Carnations

CITY HALL GUT FLOWER MARKET,

1 5 Province St. — 9 Chapman Pl.

Can furnish at short notice. Prices according to quality of goods. Long Distance Telephone, 2161 and 2071.

SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,

'Wriiolesale P'lorist

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Ttais Establistmient -will be Open from 6 a. m. to ii p. tn.

.A-ttvd:. BE.A.-CTT1E!S aiid. ■^-A.XjXjE-S" OVLr Specialties.
1612-14-16-18 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

We have a fine
grade of every-
thing in market
at present.

Send us a Trial
Order and we
will do the rest.

EDW. C. HORAN,

47 West 28th Street,

Telephone.

421 IVladison Sq.

NEW YORK.

CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE.

Receiving Daily

Fine

PRES. CARNOT

KAISERINS,

METEORS,

BEAUTIES,

Etc.

GEORGE SALTFORD,

Wholesale Coinmlsalon Dealer In g

I ..VIOLETS..

g 50 West 29th Street, New York. 6

8 Telephone Call, 1304 Madison Sq. jj

Fbank H. Trabndly. Chahles Sohenck.

TRAENDLY & SCHENCK,

Wholesale Florists,

33 W. 28th St. and CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE,

NEW YORK.

Telephone, 270 Madison Sq.

^■"Consignments Solicited.

JOHN YOUNG,

Wholesale Florisl

61 WEST 28th ST.,

NEW YORK.
CYCAS PALM LEAVES Alway. on Hand.

THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.,
Wholesale Florist,

43 West aSth Street,

NEW YORK.

YOUNG & NUGENT,

Wholesale Florists,

SUPERB VIOLETS,

OrcbUls. lioseB. Ciirnatlons,

42 W. 28th St., New Vork City.

Telephone 2065 Madison Sq.

F"iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin"""""""""""""""''""'""""''"""g

3 Special and Number One

I ROSES

IAre iu demand among my custom-
ers and I can handle them to good
advantage. Also have room tor

I FIRST-CLASS

I VIOLETS

3 Write me what you have.

1 ALFRED H. LANGJAHR,

3 WHOLESALE FLORIST,

1 1 9 Boerum Place, Brooklyn, N.Y.

g Telephone 039 Main.

simmii!iiiinmiimiiniiiiiimmiimii!iiiiiiii!m!imiimiiiffl

Wholesali Florists.

Um»n •■ ll»4i
CARNATIONS.
BRIDESMAIDS,
BRIDES.

I

JOBBERS IH

FLORISTS'

SUPPLIES

FLORISTS' VASES.

llcrtlnlUral AKtIOMcrt.
S4 Hawlbv 8TRBBT. BOSTON.

WM. J. BAKER,

wholesale Florist,

J 432 So. Penn Square,

j»j«PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlnr.

Ilecember 10, 1899.

Xhb F=i-orists' Exchange.

1259

DUMONT & CO.,

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

CARNATIONS A SPECIALTY.

Ho. 130S FUbert St., FhiladelpUa.

'PHOn, 8933 D.

FRED. EHRET,

Wholesale Florist

1403 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE,
PHILADELPHIA.

WM. J. MOORE,

Wholesale Florist,

36 South 16th St.. Phila., Pa.

Consignments of First-class Stoci< Solicited.

Valley In qnantlty. T lephone connection.

GEO. M. MOSS,
Wholesale Florist

32 South t7th St, PHILADELPHIA. PA.

Long Dletance Tbone, 14330 D.

COMlgmnentB of choice ROSBS, CARNATIONS.

VIOLETS Bollclted.

Fine VALLEY In stock at all times.

LEO NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist |

N.W. Cor. 13th and Filbert Sts.

Lonir Distance
Phone 3-4S-94 D.

Philadelphia. I

of ( h»lrp Valley and Wm^t aollpllfil.

EDWARD REID,

Wholesale Florist

1526 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA,

Bet. Market and Cliestnut Sta.

ALL CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON,

Tklbphonb 3966 A.

FLORIST

1322 Pine Street,
ST. LOUIS, MO.

C. A. KUEHN,

WHOLESALE FLORIST,

1122 Pine St., St. Lonis, Mo.

1 COnPLETE LINE OP WIRE DESIGNS.

Heailquarters in Western New York

. — FOB

ROSES, CARNATIONS

And all kinds ol Seasonable Flowers.

m ^ girt WE

OS J

;;.-<..:,J

p m

A /

^■k.:.

. PLEASE

TRIAL ^

WM. F. I

481 Wash
Bulla

Al30 Dealer In f

CASTING,

ngton Street.
0. N. Y.

lorlsts' Supplies A

^ YOU

Wholesale

Commission

Florist

Wire Designs.

E. H. HUNT

Wholesale Cut Flowers

76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago, III.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND, wx^ox.es^x.b

CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

No. 67 Bromfleld St. and 18 Chapman Place, BOSTON. MASS.

CUT STRINGS, 8 feet long,

50 Cents per String.

Shipped to any part of the country.

BSPflBHGDii PLDiQiiiins nm

■^^. n.

McKELLAR & WINTERSON,

'Wholesale Commission Jobbers

In Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufacturers of Wire Work.

45, 47, 49 WABASH AVENUE, - - CHICAGO, ILL

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Names and Varletis*

I

A. Bbactt, lanoy— epeclal.

" extra

" No. 1

'* Culls & ordinary

Bride

Bridesmaid

HoBte

J2 Jacqueminot

S K. A. Victoria

e La France

Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan.

Nlphetos

Papa Gentler

Perle

Souv. de Wootton

OBCHIDS— Cattleyas

Cypripediums

Dendrobium formosum..

'* others

( Inf'r grades, all colors.
M ( White ....

e Standard J Pink

.2 Variktiks) Red

.&Var.

•Fancy— ( White .
. I r

- (The hiKhest J P'°''

W PTTftdee of J £;*^?V';* ' • •
C9 standard rar) { Tel.&Var.

l^ Novelties

Adiantcu

ASPARAODB

Call AS

CHBYsANTHEMrMaordln'y
Chrysanthemcms, fancy.

Hyacinths

Lilies

Lii Y OF THE Valley

Mignonette— ordinary. . . .

" fancy

Narcissus

SuiLAZ ,

Violets

Violets — special

CtalcaKO

Dec. 13 '99

45.UU— eo.a

35.00—40.0(1
20. 00-25.0(1
8.00-12.0(1
4.00— 8.00
4,00— 8.00

4.00— 8.00
6.00- 8.0C

3.00— 7.00

4.00— 6.01'
3.00— 6.0(1

40. 00- 61 1. 0(
12.00— 15. U(

l.CO- 1.60
2.00— 3.0(1
2.00— 3.00
2.(10— 3.00
2.00- 3.00
4.0O- 6. (Ill
4.00— 6. CIO
4.0O— 6.0(1
4.00— 6.00

"75— i'25
40.00-50.0(1
8.00-12.00

3.00— 4.00
16.00—18.00
4.00- 6.01
2.00— 6.00

2!66- 3!c6

12.00-15.00

.75- 1.00

1.25— 1.60

St. Loul>

Dec. 11, '9S

Cincinnati

Dec. 11, '99

4.00— 6.U0
4.00— 6.0'

4.00— 6.00

3.00— 5.00
4,00— 5.00

....- l.fO
1.60- 2.50
1.60— 2.5(
1.50- 2. .5(1
1.60- 2.5li
3.00— 4.01
3.00— 4. a
3. on- 4.0(
3.00— 4.0(1

!!!!— i!6(i
....-75.01
10. 00-15. a

3.00

....- 3.00
12.50-16.00

1.60- 2.00

-60.00
-40.00

6.00— 8.01
6.00- 8.00

6.00-10.00

4.00— 6.00

!!'.!-6o'.o(

....- 2 01
....— 2.00
....- 2.00

i'.m— h'.oi

4,00- 6.01
4.00- 6.0(1

1.00— 1.51

....-50.00
....-16.(0

3.00— 4.10
i'.OO- 6.'66

3.00— 4.01'

12.00-16.00

....- .76

1.00- 1.60

30.00-40.01
2H. 00— 26. CO
12.60— 15.0(
6.00- 8.00
4.00— 6.0(1
4.00— 6,00

Milwaukee

Dec. 10, '99

5.00- 8.00

s'.cio— sioo
3!66— e'.a

2.00— 2 60
2 00— 2.6(-
2.00— 2.5
2.00— 2.6
2.('0- 2.6(1
3.00— 4.01'
3.0J— 4.0
2.10— 4. (It
3.00— 4.00

'.'.'.'.- i'.oii

....-75.00

....— 3.00

,...- 4.0(

i6.'66-i8!6i'

....- .76
1.00- 1.50

Pittsburg

Dec. 12, '94

10.00-50.0
!5. 00— 35.00
16 00-20,(«
10.00-12.00
4.00—12.00
4.00-12.00

6.00— 10. Ot
6'.66-12!6i,

4!66- 8!6o

1.50— 2.
1 60- 2.
1.50- 2.
1.6(1- 2.
2.50— 4.
2.50— 4.
2.60- 4.
2.60- 4.

i!s5- i!

:i5.00-50.

IZ'.ilO- 18'.
2O.0O-26.
2.00- 3.
21.00-25.
00— 4.

3.00- 6.01
3.0U— 4. a
12.00-16.(1(1
.76- 1.2f
1.50— 2.(0

Toronto

Dec. 12, '99

...,-35.00

I5!66-3J;(KI
,...-10.00
3.00— 8.00
3.00— S.OO
2.00- 6.00

3.00— 8.00
4 00— 8.00
3.00— 6. CO

3.00— 6.00
3.00— 8.00
20.00-30.00
,.-16.00

.,- 2.00
..— 3.00
..— 3.00
..- 3.00
..— 3.00
00— 6.00

,00- 5.00
00— 6.011

.00— 5. OP
00- 6.00

.10— 1.60
00—50.00

.00—10.00
,.— 1.00
00—16.00
OU— 3.00
00—12.00

.00- 4.00

2.00— 3. CO

...,- .75
1.60- 2.00

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see oar Correspondence Oolamns.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful Inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

3000 POIMSETTIAS !

Grown to single stems, measuring from 18 to 26 inches in diameter.

write for AMERICAN ROSE COMPANY, Washington, D. C.

Prices .

Mention thA TnorlpfB" Kxrhftng^ whATi WTttIn

Mention tk« Florists* Bxckaoce wken wrltlsff.

We are tlie Distributing; Atcents of tlie Largest, Best and Most
Reliable Gro'wers In tbiH vicinity.

Am. Beauties,

Roses,

Carnations,

Violets,

Valley,

Romans, ^_. ... . o*

' 504 Liberty St.

Paper Whites, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,

Plumosa,

Sprengeri,

Smilax,

Calax, Ferns,

Wild Smilax,

Cape Flowers,

Immortelles.

Mwiuoa tn. norlsta' Oxstianc. wlMn wnUQS.

HOLTOH I HUNKEL CO.,

WHOLESILE FLOIISTS

J. B. DEANIUD,

SucceBBor to Illinois Cut Flower Co.

Wholesale Cut Flowers

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

5 1 and 53 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

BASSETT & WASHBURN,

Wholeiale Dealers and Growers of

CUT FLOWERS

76 WABASH Ave. CMICAQO, ILL.
• Qrsenhoutet at HInidalt, III.
L. D. "Fhone at Chicago, Main 223.

L. D. 'Phone at Hinsdale, No. 10.

KENNIGOTT BROS. COMPMY.

Wholesale Cnt Flowers

42 and 44 E. Randolph Strsil,

CHICAGO.. ILL.

WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY.

n

WIETOR BROTHERS

lUOOKSBOBB TO

ROQBRS PARK FLORAL CO.,

Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers

OFnOB AND 8ALESEOOM,

61 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO.

Headquarters tor AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

REINBERC BROS.,

TTholeaale Growers,

ROSES and CARNATIONS

In all leading varieties. Write for pricea.

REINBERC BROS.,

51 Wrtbawli Ave., CHICAGO. ILL.

Mention the FlorUts' Ezehangft when writing.

100CD

POIHSETTIII BLOOIS

FOR SALE.

12 to 1,5 inches in diameter,

$28.00 per hundred.

Cash with Order.

Prices of Stock Plants on application,

EUGENE MURRAY, Jersey City, N.J.

103 Jewett Street.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Em

GROWER

COMMISSION DEALER
RETAILER. EVERYBODY

SHOULD HAVE ONE OF

Hnoirs TGiegrapi Godeii

COMPILED EXPRESSLY FOR THE TRADE.

Its uae wiil save itB cost several times over
inside of one year. Every live man must
eventually subecrihe for a copy, then why not
order one now? Sample sheets free on ap-
Dllcation.

PRICE, $2.50.

The Floiists' Exchange, -N^e^^^frg^

1260

The FiLORiSTS* Exchange.

INDIAN GARDENING...

Published Weekljrnt Calcutta, ludla.

The only horticultural journal In the East. Edited by
H. St. John Jackson. F. R. H. S.

Indian 4>nrtleulnK circulates throughout India,
Burmah and (Jeylnu.BiifJ as an ad vert iwing medium
the enterprising p^ecdNinen of the United S^tatei*
will find It Invaluable.

SuDscrlptlon: lis. 2i) yearly. In advance, Including post-
Bge. Advertlfllne rates on application to J.KEYMEK
& CO.. I Whitefrlara Street, London, E. C, England.

Mantlon the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing

JjeutscheSartner-

Largest Circulation of any German
Horticultural Publication.

Subscribers and Correspondents In every part of the
world. Profusely Illustrated and practical articles
covering the whole field of gardening give the most
trustworthy and quickest reports about all progress In
horticulture In Kurupean and other countries.

As an Advertising Medium It offers the best facilities
for opening toretgn business relallons.

E*ubll9hed Weekly. Subscription price f3 00 per year,
mailed free to all countries. Sample copies free.

TudwiaTVroIIer-Trrurtl

^■■^■^ • * ^^^^■% (ALLEMAQNEl
M*'n[ion the FlorlBtg' Exchange wh>D writing.

Stafionery for Florists.

Every florist in the land should have a
complete supply of printed matter where-
with to conduct his business in befitting
style. We have the largest outfit in
America devoted solely to horticultural
printing, and we understand the wants
of the trade. Below we quote two com-
bination offers and would be pleased to
supply you-

00 Combinatioa offer
• — includes.

2B0 Noteheada, 6!^x8^ ins.
SSO EnvelopeB, eize 6^.
»50 Billheads, 7 ins. wide, B^ ina. deep.
250 Buitneu Cards, 2^xt^ Int.
»50 Tags, size Z)ix6)4 ins.
Cash with order. Delivered F. 0. B„ N. Y.

<l; I A 00 Combination offer
•P*^«= includes....

500 Noteheads, bUxBH ins.

500 Envelopes, size 6^.

BOO Billheads, 7 ina. wide, 6% ins. deep.

500 Monthly Statements, biixHii insT

500 Business Cards, 2%xiii ins

600 Tags, 2)4x6)4 Ins.

One Day Book. I If these are not wanted

One I.edger. ( subtract $1.60.

Cash with order. Delivered F. O. B., N. Y.

PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE YOU ORDER.

Writ<? plainly and send "copy" for
each article wanted.

NoteheadB will be furnished in smooth
writing paper with ruled lines. Linen
paper, ruled or unruled, can be had in-
stead if Bo ordered.

Envelopes are full commercial size and
of good quality.

Billheado will be furnished as above,
but size S% ins. wide and i% ins. deep
will be substituted when so ordered.

Cards are of good quality and ample
proportions.

Day Book and Ledger are large enough
for ordinary purposes. Ledger is in-
dexed and will hold 800 accounts.

Special designs, trade marks, etc., en-
graved to order. A rose, violet, or other
Bower can be printed on your letterheads
and billheads, jjlain or in color, to order.

The quality of all the above work is
guaranteed.

$5.22

We can forward any of these eombina
tion offers with advantage to the pur-
chaser, but it will not pay from a
distance to order a single item on
account of the express charges.

Address all orders to

I. T. DEUMIREPTG. SPUB. GO. Ltd.,

p. O. Box 1697 Mew York.

Grand Rapids.

Market News.

There has been uo marked change
in Diarliet conditions since last report.
Chrysanthemums are done and this has
caused an extra demand for roses and
carnations. In fact, we have seen no
over-supply for some time. Carnations
are now up to 2c. to 2Vi>c. for common
sorts, fancy stocli bringing a little more.
Prices remain very Srm all round; roses
are going at .fl to .$1.25 a dozen: vio-
lets, 25c. to 30c.; narcissus and hya-
cinths, 50c. to 75c. .Shipping trade is at
its height.

The season, up to now, has been the
best known to Grand Rapids for years.
Crops seem to be off and it looks as if
stock would be more than short for
Christmas. There are fewer blooming
plants that are generally seen at this
time of year, and with a shortage of both
plants and cut bloom what are we to do
for Christmas trade? Pricesarenow con-
sidered at their top notch, but at these
figures there would not be one-third
enough stock to fill orders. One thing is
true: Grand R.apids must base its prices
on Chicago, and on looking at the Chi-
cago notes the home growers are putting
on their thinking caps, for Chicago offers
more at wholesale than the prospects
are of us getting at retail.

The florists are not waiting for Spring
to begin building operations, but are
starting now. Henry Smith commences
on four houses; Eli Cross, four violet
houses and one carnation house, and
Chart wick four houses for carnations.
Crabb & Hunter will largely increase
their violet capacity. G. F. C.

Best Met bods of

HEflTrnG GBEEPODSES

Being a collection of thirteen leading esaaye, selected
from a large nnmber submitted In competition. Each
eesay Is accompanied by diagrams Illustrating the
system advocated.

Price to Florists' Exchange Subscribers. 10 Cts.

Send for a copy at once. You will find It very useful.

Addbbbb

THE FLORISTS' EXCNINGE, Tw^^rlf-

Narserymen, Seedsmen and Florists

Wishing to do business with
Europe should send for the

"HORTICULTURAL
....ADVERTISER"

This l8 tlie British Trade Paper, be-
ing read weekly by all Horticultural
traders ; It Is also taken by over 1000
ol the best Continental houses. An-
nual eubscrlptlon to cover cost of
postage, 75 cents. Address

EDITORS OF THE " M. A."

Chllwell Nurseries, NOTTS. ENGLAND.

Louisville, Ky.

Market Xews.

Trade during the past week has
been very satisfactory with a limited
supply of good stock. Especially scarce
continues the supply of violets." Prices
have increased a little. Retail values
are: Roses.f 1.50 to.f2 per dozen; Amer-
ican Beauties, lf3 to $r>; carnations, nOc.
and GOc: chrysanthemums, $1 to $i;
hyacinths and narcissus, 50c.; violets,
f 1.50 to |2 per hundred. Hyacinths in
pots and pans are coming in" as arealso
some good primroses.

Society Meeting and Elertiou.

Tuesday, December 7, the Society
of Kentucky Florists held its monthly
meeting. The following officers were
elected: C. F. Wood, president; T. P.
Rudy, vice-president; H. Lichtefeldt,
corresponding secretary; J. Coenen,
financial secretary; C. Kunzman, treas-
urer.

Jacob Schuiz exhibited a red seedling
carnation which thememberspronounced
very good. He was asked to give his ex-
periment in hybridizing carnations at
the next meeting. J. s.

Pittsburg.

Business Items.

Trade is generally somewhat quiet
a short time liefore the holidays, but a
little funeral work the past week has
kept it moving along nicelv. Values are
steadily advancing, and what the pros-
pects are for Chrisimas prices is rather
vague, a good deal now depending upon
the state of weather, which is mightv
uncertain at present. Stock seems abun-
dant enough and in good condition.
Harrisii lilies give a little more variety
this year. Fred. Kurki was the first
grower to have any quantity; he has
been cutting for over a nio"nth. The
wholesale price is 20c. .Mr, Kurki claims
that the bulbs seem to be far better than
last year, the percentage of loss not
nearly as great as in the last few sea-
sons; in some batches only 10 or I.t per
cent.

The market In Christmas greens is very
active and promises to be a lively one
for it looks as if the market will be over-
loaded. Tills trade is in too many hands
now; the produce commission houses
have gone into it, and stock may be
cheap. Southern greens are more abun-
dant this season also than usual. Holly
so far, is lair, and in best demand.

P. S. Randolph and Geo. tMurdock have
been out hunting for several weeks, the
former much improved in health.

.\rrangements are being made for the
meeting of the .State Horticultural So-
ciety, .January It) and 17, in our city.
The president and secretary of the Fi-u"lt
Growers' Association, Messrs. M. C Dun-
levy and J. E, Handenshield, are work-
ing hard to make it a success, and the
I'lorists' Club, also the Botanical Society
of western Pennslyvania, have promised
to aid. The object of this society is the
advancement of the sciences of horticul-
ture and pomology, and the sessions are
open to all.

At the last meeting of the Botanical
.Society of western Pennsylvania, the
snli,iect was a talk on the ferns of Alle-
gheny County, illustrated by stereopti-
con views and specimens from the Muse-
um herbarium, E. C. Reineman.

A Thing: oi Beauty

Is what the Catalogue of every Florist, Seedsman
and Nurseryman should be.

WE CAN MAKE AS GOOD AS THE BEST.

Men, Machinery, and Illustrations to Embellish are
at your service. Write us for eslimate.

A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. AND PUB. CO. Ltd.,

NOS. 2 TO a DUANE STREET,
Mention the FlorUti' Exchange when writing. YORK CITY.

Cliicas:o.

state of Trade.

The (juantity of roses and carna-
tions in this market is still limited for
the season of the year; hence Thanksgiv-
ing prices were well maintained up till
Tuesday, when stock came in more plen-
tifully, with values easier for all except
very fancy flowers. Seeing we are now
nearing so close to Christinas it is hardly
likely prices will fall much, at least, till
after the holidays. The general report
is that roses, even those in crop, are not
heavily so, F. Stielow, of .Viies Center,
says the cut is thin, and can account for
it only from injury by extreme heat in
October. The quality of all rose stock is
improving, except Meteor, which is com-
ing in quite extensively of dark color.

Carnations, as a rule, are finely set
with buds, only needing plenly ol sun to
bring about an abundance, and of fine
quality, Thegraiieof carnations is cer-
tainly improving each year, with quite a
fair share of the newer varieties on the
market.

Only the ghost of the chrysanthemum
crop is left; there is a call for these
flowers that cannot now be supplied.

Wholesale men are getting rid of im-
mense quantities of holly, greens, wild
smilax, long-leaved pine, iuul other holi-
day goods. There is every indication of
a satisfactory Christmas trade, with
good prices for Howers,
A House \Varming:.

E. F. Winterson, of McKellar &
Winterson, has been busy for some time
remodeling his pleas.int home in the Gar-
field Park district. On Saturday some
25 of his relatives and florist "friends
were invited to spend the evening with
him. The house was beautifully decor-
ated with wild smilax. Winter berry,
holly and flowers. When it is known
that the full Chicago quartette, besides a
number of vocal aids, togrthcr witli ex-
cellent amateur pianinfs, were present,
coupled with the well-known hospitality
of the host and hostess, that a grand
old-fashioned time resulted will not be
wondered at.

An English plum pudding, served in
style with the flame of its own spirit,
was part of the bountiful spread. The
honored father and mother of Mr. Win-
terson were present.

Bound About.

John Kidwell, Wentworth avenue,
has now a splendid a.-i.siirtmeut of palms,
and a fine house tc. ^mw them in.

The late white chiysanthemum, Yano-
ma,has been considerably in evidence the
past week, bringing $2 per dozen.

Phil. J. Hauswirtli left for Philadel-
phia on Monday in the interests of the
Society of Red Men.

Vaughan's window was a bower of
oranges this week, with fine fruited speci-
menplantsof theOtaheitedwarf variety.
This firm is now handling enormous
quantities of Christmas greens and holly,

A. M, Garland, many years secretarj'
of tlie lllinoisState Board of Agriculture,
died in this city, December • I, aged CB
years.

Arnold Kingier, of W.W. Barnard's, has
returned from a trip to the holly fields of
the East, and reports that first-"class iicr-
ried stock will be none too plentiful for
the demand,

Thomas Corbrey has opened au elegant
retail florist's establishment at 1400 W,
Madison street. He has a store on cor-
ner, with show bouse attached. Mrs.
Corbrey presides over the store.

Herman Schiller rejiorts a good busi-
ness, as usual, at his three stores. He
grows his own flowers at Xiles Center,
where he has extensive greenhouses. We
notice he is cutting the lirst daffodils,
and will be wi-11 siqiplied for the holi-
days. Ess.

Toronto.

market Report.

Business continues very good, with
a scarcity of stock. Roses, caruations
and violets are scarce, <a,nd prices are
steadily ^oing up. There are still a few
chr.vsaiitheiiiums around, but most of
then] iif inferior quality. The supply of
violets is much below the demand, double
ones lieing very scarce. Some extra good
single ones in both California and Prin
cess of Wales are to be had, but they arc
sold as soon as shown.

The supply of cut flowers of all the
popular kinds for Christinas is likely to
be short, and I fancy values will be hish.
There is a good demand for nice flower-
ing plants ,and well-grown small ferns.
.\'ot much holly and greens are seen
around as yet, but there will be a big
show before the end of the week.

T. M.

December IC isaa.

Buffalo.

The Market.

Traill' is reported fair %vith flowers
liariily plentiful; carnations in this
vicinity are jjenerally called below the
average for productiveness up till now.
The craft anticipates a good holiday
trade, and the earlier preparations in
greens are well under way. The almost
traditional large show of " holly wreath"
is noticeable as a leading window feature.
Palmer *.t Son enlarge some this year, in
this line, by a prett.v arbor-like effect of
greens in their window, and conspicu-
ously lighting large wreaths of laurel by
several red paper rosettes that encircle
electric liglits.

A Drain on Generosity,

A matter that has reached a stage
almost unbearable in this city, in the
opinions of those trying to malse a liveli-
hood from their sales of flowers, has been
the gradual increasing demands made
on the florists for donations of flowers
for charitable — and otherwise — entertain-
ments. The matter has taken ou the
condition that few flowers are actually
bought for sales at such functions, suffi-
cient solicited donations from the vari-
ous florists being relied on for the needed
supplies. At a club meeting held on
Wednesday evening last, in Kasting's
office, very decided action to suppress and
avoid this condition was inaugurated.
It is to include a signed agreement against
this form of donation, coupled with for-
feiture of a penalty deposit. .\t the will
of the florist he may make a donation
individually by an order on the whole-
saler for the stock, and it being charged
to him. A committee is active on details
and the co-operation of all is expected.

At the meeting above referred to a vote
was carried directing the appointment
of a committee to act in a preliminary
manner, and report regarding arrange-
ments for the meeting of the Carnation
.Society here in Februar.v.

Wm. Scott's fourth son, David, has de-
parted to take a position with R. Craig
& Son, Philadelphia, intent on gaining a
varied experience and knowledge. Suc-
cess to such efforts in any young man,
say we.

Walter Mott, Philadelphia, was a vis-
itor last week. Vidi.

Sycamore, 111.

Elmer E. Itojnton. florist, was married
December 12, to .Miss Rose HoUad Lang-
korn, at St. Peter's Church, this city.
They will be at home to friends, at OS .\.
Main street, after .January 1, 1900.

North .Vpams, .Mass.— .\ugust J.
.Schmutz is mucli pleased with the busi-
ness dcvelojied since he took hold of the
old Morgan plant last Summer.

$5

Makes You a Member of the

SOCIETY OF

AMERICAN FLORISTS

THE LARGEST ASSOCIATION OF EXPEET
HORTICULTUHISTS IN THE WORLD.

Supplies at wholesale rates through the Co-
operative Purchase Department.
Free registration of new plant introductions.
Dues after first year. . . . $3.00 annually.

Life membership 30.00

Next Convention, New York City, August,
1900. Write to Secretary,

WM I STFWART 67 Bromfleld St.,
TTITl. J. 0 1L,TT/\IVI, BOSTON, MASS.

Mentlcm the Florists' Exchange wben writing.

BOSTON FLORIST LETTER CO.

Mannfacturers of FLORISTS' LETTERS.

DImenBlons of
this box, 22 In.
long by 16 In.
wide and 12 In.
hfgh.ZBectlone.

Thlt* wootlen box nicely retained and varnlnhed,
18xSOxl2 nitido In two iieottonn, one for each Mize
letter, iflven nwov tvlth flret o^u-r sf :.Oo letters.

Block Letters. i]4 or 2 Inch eize, per 100, t2.ifj. ^
Script Letters, M.OO. ^^

Faeiener with each letter or wora.
Used by leadlue tlorlsts everywnere and fOr saleiby
all wholesale florists and supply dealers.

N. F. McCarthy, Treas. & Manager,
Faotobt. RACT'mj ui Ace OrpicK,
ISOreenSt. BUO I UM, IVIAdS. MHawleySt.

UentloD the Florists' £)xchaD£e wb«n wrltlnf.

THe I=LORISTS' ExcHKNce.

1261

Cypress
Greenhouse Material.

We are the pioneers in Clear Cypress Greenhouse Material. We
discovered that Cypress is better than any other wood for green-
houses from top of posts up and we introduced it, and fought for it
against many prejudices, and finally succeeded in bringing it into
general use.

Others have attempted to follow where we lead, others are trying
to reap what we sowed, but we have the e.xperience and are recog-
nized as e.vperts in greenhouse construction.

Write for Circulars
or Estimates.

Lockland Lumber Co.

LOCKLAND, OHIO.

COMMERCIAL VIOLET CULTURE

SEE ADVERTISEMEKT, PAGE 1143.

PRICE
$1.50

FLORISTS'

WIRE
DESIGNS.

SEED & KELLEB,

12ZW. 25th St., New York.

Mention the FloiiBta' Bxctaange when writing

IMPORTERS

AND DEALHBe^ IN

SUPPLIES

EMILSTEFFEMSy

ESTABUSHED
. 1666

SUCC.™ MSTEFFENS.
"BSxErfENSBROi

Ilaatloa tlM PlortaU* Bzehuis* whan wrltuic.

THE DAISY NEVER D\ES"~IHontgomery.

LONG'S

FLORISTS' CALENDARS
FOR 1900.

Vj^ Two Marguerite Daisy Designs in Six Varieties

/J^ Now Ready. Samples, 10 cents in stamps.

DANIEL B. LONG, Publisher. Buffalo. N. Y.

Mention tn* Florists' Bzcbange when wrltlDs:.

MARKETING TAG.

WATKRPROOF
LINEN BACKED.

(Cut shows life size.)

25 Carnations

....Qrown by

F. A. BLAKE,

ROCHDALE, MASS.

Preaerve your Identity on tbe stock yon retail or send Into market by the use of our Waterproof.Shlpplng and

Marketing Tag. Best Advertisement Out.

Price, 1000, «-J.0Oi aoOO. S3.30I 3000, «4..50i 5000, 80.00. Wilh alrlnea Inserted

add SI. 00 per 1000. Cash wltll order.

THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE,

- P,

^^amples on application.

O. Box 1697, NEW YORK.

Lehman's Wagon Heaters

NO DANGER OF FIRE.

NO GASES TO INJURE PLANTS.

NO ODOR. NO SMOKE. NO DIRT.

Will protect Plants
from freezing in
the coldest weath-
er at the cost of
one-half cent per
hour.

Over 125 000 In actual use
every Winter by Florists, etc.

Send for Descriptive Circular and Price List.

LEHMAN BROS.,

MA^UFACTURERS,

10 Bond Street, NEW YORK.

MeaUoa tho norista* H!»«h«nt« wlMn wrtttns.

JAS. W. ERRINQER,

Qen. Western Sales Agent,
297 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

'npWO hundred bushels of Pota-

* ^ toes remove eighty pounds of
"actual" Potash from the soil. One
thousand pounds of a fertilizer contain-
ing 8%" "actual" Potash will supply
just the amount needed. If there is a
deficiency of Potash, there will be a
falling-off in the crop.

We have some valuable books telling
about composition, useand value of fertil-
izers for various crops. They are sent free.

GERMAN KALI WORKS,

QT N^^^s.^u St., Neu- Yiirk.
Mention the IHoriHt.' ETchanr. wb^n writing.

SPHAGNUM MOSS,

|! per 5 bbl, bale. Cr<lar tor Christ innN Trees
aud Wreaths at low prices.

H. R. AKERS, Cbatswortb, Burlington Co, N. J.
Mention the Florlstg' Exchange when writing.

STEPipilllK WIQE

Perfectly straight, cut 9 or 13 inches.
No. 34, In 13 lb. boxes, SI. 10.

H. F. LiTTLEFIELD, Worcester, Mass.

Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing.

GOT FLOWEB BOIES

Three awards for superiority.
Send for illustrated list. . . .

EDWHBDUDOGKEB

Mention the FlorUtH' Exchange when writing.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS!

Packed In small crates, easy to handle.

Price per crate
1500 2 m. pote In crate, H.88
lS(in2W *• ■' «;9';

Manufactnrers.

16 & 18 N. 5th St.

Philadelphia, Pa.

1500 2U
1500 1«5
10003

S003H

5004

S»I5

144 8

5.25
6.00
5.00
5.30
4.50
4.51
3.16

Price per crate

120 7 In. pots In crate, »4.20
60 8 '• " 3.00

48 9 ••

3.6(1

4810 ••

4.80

2411 ••

3.60

2412 "

4.80

12 14 "

4.80

616

4.50

Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list
of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Banging Baskets, Lawn
Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off for caab wltd order.

HILFINCER BROS. POTTERY,

OR.... FORT EDWARD, N . Y,

AueuBT ROLKKB * SONS, New York Agents,

52 Dar Street, New Tokk City

Mention the Florlsti' Exchange when writing.

FOR MAILING

PLANTS -CUT FLOWERS

The Dayton Paper Novelty Co.

DAYTON, OHIO.

Igentloo the FlorlgtJ* B«o>lige wh^n writing.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when wrltlns.

1262

The F=i-ORists' Exchange.

.THE...

Gorton Side Feed Boiler

SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR

GREENHOUSE HEATING.

VOU WANT THE BEST.

.WE HAVE IT.

Send for Catalogue and investigate for yourself

GORTON & LIDGERWOOD CO.,

96 Liberty Street, New York.

Mention
this paper

SHEEP MANURE

Cleaned and prepared eipreaflly for florieta u«e.

"iou will find It tbe genuine article. For reference

to ItB being fl^8^cla8B, I refer you to Henry F. Mlchell,

1018 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Trial baga of 150

lbs., $2.50; per ton, |25 00. ^i ton at ton rate.

Cash With Oedbb.

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

1012 Ontario St., PHILA., PA.

MeatloD the FlorlBU' Eichaace when writing-

STANDARD FLOWER POTS

FinsT Quality. Cream Color.
IK in., per 1000. .12 40 I 3M io.. per 1000, « 4 95
2 tn.. " .. 2 76 4 in., " « 20

2J4 In., " .. S 35 ft in., " 10 80

$ in.I " .. 4 70 1 « in, " WW

Packates extra.

MILWAUKEE.

wia.

Mention the Plorlata' Exchange when writing.

C. HENNECKE CO.

COMBINING the
^ qualities of ean
absolute insect exter-
minator with those ol
a vig-orous fertilizer.
Recommended and In
nse by the foremoat
florlBta and nurserymen
In the land. For Sale at
the Seed Stores.

ROSE MFG. CO.,

Niagara Falls, New York

Mention the FlorlBtB" Erchange when writing

HOX - BED . . ,

CREENHOVSE

VENTILATOR

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL.

GET OUR PRICES
BEFORE BUYING

GREENHOUSE GLASS!

MANUFAC-
TURED BY

S. JACOBS & SONS,

OFFICE, 406 W. 13TH STREET, NEW YORK.
Factory Storerooms. Borough of Queens, N.Y.

H«ntlaB tlM Fnoiist** Exchanc* when wiitlns

BONE MEAL

MADE FOR MY ONE USE AND
FOR OTHER FLORISTS' WHO
ARE LOOKING FOR SOME-
THING GOOD. TRY A BAG NOW.

ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa

Mention the Floriata' Exchange when writing.

PIPE

Wrought Iron Pipe, Valves, Cooks, Fit-
tings, etc., for Steam and Hot Water ;
Rubber Hose, Fumps and Well Points.

WM. H. KAY. 42 Dey St.. New York.

VALVES

Make an Early Season Vi-^^^

in advance of that which is undrained.
I Sewer Pipe, Red Pressed Brick

ROUND TILE

by nsin? onr AGRICULTURAL DRAIN

' ~ " ■ !ri« ' **""

■yl
We make all kinds of tile and

Everyman of experience knows that
i.s tile drained may be worked weefca

.- _. . ., , . . _. ic^K, rire oritiK, Chimne,

Tops, ,Fluesv.Encau9tic_Side Walks, etc. Wiite forwhat

W you want. JOHN H.JACKSON

Fire Brick,

s, etc. Will

uu Third Ave., Albany. N.V>

BRANCH J||;| , 1 1 j I lll(W% j^CTORY.

Kw^ ~ 1,^^P§ Wharton
y^ig^mJifM Si.-
Jersey tmf.Njy "51* =.#?^ (^.^-

^ j[ttNC|8UHD(nT.HY. YA'

Mention th* Flortf ' Exchange when writlar-

PAGE'S GREENHOUSE INDICATOR

Regulate the temperature in your greenhouses with our Electric Indicator. Placed
in your greenliouse it gives you warning if the temperature goes too high or
too low. May save its cost ten times over In a single night. Sold under a
guarantee to give perfect satisfaction. Drop us a postal card lor full particulars.

THE PACE SEED CO., Greene, Chenango Co., N. Y.

Grow^ers and Importers of Seeds, Bnlbs and Plants.

Mention the Florlets* Excbanire wben wrltlnir.

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypre55.

BEST GRADES. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP.

I. DIETSCH & CO. shef'f?el'd%ve CHlCAeO, ILL.

Mentton the nortsts' H?xchange when writing. .

GLASS

FOR GREENHOUSES, GRAP-
ERIES, CONSERVATORIES,
AND HOTBEDS.

GLASS

VANHORNE, GRIFFEN & CO.,

French and American Glass. ^°cl° ^^een^I^^st^"^' NEW YORK.

Meatlon the Florists' Exchange when writing.

i«mfi« * f" HANDLING COLLECTIONS

everywhere! FoR SECURING REPORTS. . . .

FOE INFORMATION WRITE

THE NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE,

C. B. LODER, Sec'y, 211 Broadway, New York.

Mention the Florletg' ElTchange when writing.

SAN .lOSE SCALE, CURL, LEAF, and

other orcbard and garden peBta can absolutely be con-
trolled by using

" U. S. STANDARD"

Caustic Potash

Whale Oil Soap

A positive Insecticide and Fertilizer. Kecom*
mended by Entomologists, and a guaranteed article.
Bend for circular and price list.

MANUFACTURED ONLY BT

W. H. OWEN,

Mention the Florists'

Catawba island, 0.

Exchange when writing.

"NIGOMITE"

(patent)

Vapor Insecticide

POWDER.

No labor required. Harmless to
bloom and foliage. A certain killer of

RED SPIDER, GREEN FLY

and all other Insect Pests.

Ask Your Seedsman For It.

The Tobacco Warehousing & Trading Co

LOUISVILLE. KY.

M tint Inn th*» Tflorlatp' Kmhan^t* whnn wruiac

.HAS POSITIVELY NO EQUAL FOR...

Mention thli paper.

STRENGTH, DURABILITY and NEATNESS.

Guaranteed for 10 years. Ha. a solid wheel and shaft cast In
one (malleable Iron). No sUpplnit on Line Shaft as the case with
all others. Catalof^uetree.

.....E. HIPPARD, Younestown, Ohio.

Mention the glorlsU' Exehaat* when wrttla«.

For STEAM

For HOT W^ATER

FOR

GREENHOUSE HEATING

OF ALL KINDS AND IN ANY CLIMATE.
For partloalars call on or address

DEAN BOILER CO., 73 Pearl St., BOSTON, MASS.

Mention the Florlsta' E^xchange when wrltlns.

ORMSBY VENTILATING

. APPARATUS

FOR PARTICULARS ADDRESS

E. A. ORMSBY, Melrose, Mass.

Mentton the Florlita' Bxchanffe when wrttloff.

Telephone
Connection.

December 16, 1899.

THB F=iLORISTS' EXCHKNGE.

1263

H0BTlGDLTOBIlLflB6HlTECTS>«« BUILDERS

AND MANUFACTURERS OF

HEATING AND VENTILATINfi APPARATUS.

GreenhonseB and Conservatories erected complete with our Patent Iron Construction,

Plana and estimates ou appUcatioB either for structures
complete or for material only, ready for erection.

LORD & BURNHAM COMPANY,

NEW YORK OFFICE:
St. James Building, Broadway and 26th 5t.

GENERAL OFFICE AND WORKS
lrvlngton-on-the>f1udson, N. Y.

MenUon the FloriatJ' B!xcbang» wh<o writing.

INTERNATIONAL HEATER CO.

23T WATER ST., NEW YORK
BOSTON, *7 UNION ST. CHICAGO, 86 E. LAKE ST.

i^aV^r boilers f» greenhouses

Over 50 years' experience. Write for Catalogue'.

Mention the FlorlatB' Exchange when writlDg.

FOR GREENHOUSES

RICHMOND

WATER

STEAM

HEATERS

133 Sizes and styles

150 to 7150 Square Feet Capacity.

86 CENTRE ST.
NEW YORK.

RICHMOND STOVE£CO.,

NORWICH, CONN.

MeptloD the Florlflte' Exchange when writing.

..THE...

SCOLLAY BOILER

roR

Dieenliouse pealing, Etc.

HOT WATER OR STEAM.

Fabmington. Conn., March 9, 1836.
"The Invincible Boiler you placed in my Carnation
houseB has given great satisfaction. 1 did not have to
run the holler hard even when the thermometer stood
18 deg. helow zero. It has proved * Invincible' In every
respect." Hugh Chkbnkt, Florist.

SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE AND PRICE LIST
Estimates Cheerfully Given.

JOHN A. SCOLLAY,

' INVINCIBLE.' 74 and 76 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y.

M.eation the Florlsta* Exchange when wnung.

Holds Glass
Firmly

See the Point «S~

The Von l£eyper I'er-
tVtt eiazliii; PoiiitH are

the best. No richtB or
lefts. Box of 1(1(0 poiotB
To cents, postpaid.
IIKNKV A. l>Kf:EIJ.

7H ChenInLiI St., I'hiU., P*.

Mention the FlorlatB' Exchange when wrltlHK.

Steam and
Hot Water

HEATING

Perfectly installed b.T

H. W. GIBBONS,

136 Liberty St., New York, N. Y.

Complete Catalogue, 4 cents.
Mention the Florlste' Exchange when wrltlne.

SUMMER IN WINTER

Bv Usins

Standard Greenhouse Boilers

One cent gets our Catalogae.

GIBLIN & CO., - Utica, N. Y.

Mention the Florleti' Exchange when wrlttag.

Enss ImnroTed Chllesge

Knller bearing self-olling devise
automatic stop, solid link chain
makes tlie IMPROVFD CHAL-
LENGE the most perfect appa-
ratus In the market.

Write for catalogue and prices
before placing your orders else-
where.

Quaker City Machine Co.,

RICHMOND, IND.

Mention thg Florlata' Exchange when writing.

u.. GARLAND'S

Cast Iron Gutter

and Stop Rebuilding.

Write for Circular.

GEO. M. GARLAND, Desplaines, III.

Mention th« Florl«tj' Kxchan<r« wb«n wrltlni

HOTHOUSE GLASS

All Sizes a Specialty.

C. S. WEBER & CO.

4 Desbrosses Street, New York#

Mention th« Florists' Bxehans* when writlnc.

MASTICA

FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES.

[*roven soperlor to putty uasier tu apply and stays on.
Not affected by extremes of weather. Endorsed by
prominent florlstfl. Bend for descriptive circular of
tVIastlca and Dlastlca Glazlns Itlachlnes.

F. 0. PIERCE CO.,'J¥'oT.H^a"sniBwyork.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

SOMETHING NEW

Round Green Stakes. 12 in. long, for Hyacinths,
Tulips, plants, etc., etc. Just what you want. They
are neat, savf time and will help sell your plants; the
low price will Insure a large sale among the trade.
Introduced by and can be obtained only from uB.

Prices, per i50, 60 eta. ; perStW, I^I.IU; per llMi, $2.00.

H. G. FAUST & CO., Phila., Pa.

64 and 66 FRONT STREET.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

TOBACCO STEMS AHD DUST

Guaranteed Extra Strong and Fresh

STEMS, BAI-.E!«1, 2()0 to 500 lbs 71 cts. per 100

D UST, packed, 25, 50, 100, 250 lbs 2}^ cte. per lb.

^Soic Agent, Syracuse Flower Pots,
Stone and Fibre Flower Vases,
Rubber liose and <*lnss

UPIITI CD DVCD^nil l<>^ Third Avenue.
. UU I LLn niLnoUn, Newark, New Jersey.

Mention th« Florlote' Exnhana-f* wh^n wi-ttlna-

THE FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION

Insures 11,500,000 sq. ft. of glass and has 96.S00.00
Keaerve Fund. For particulars address

lOHN G. ESLER, secY Saddle River, N. J.

Mention the FlortetB' Exchange when writing.

nifltOVED OKEENUOU^E

i GLAZING POINT

A sure preventive of glass slipping; effective on
large or small glass ; will not rust ; lasts lonj; ; easy to
drive and easy to extract. Two Hizes, ^^and >^In.
long. One pound packages 40 Cenis 1440 pointa
?i, In. size, 1010 points Jh In. size, In a pound.
For Sale by the Trade.

GH&S. T. SIEBERT, Man'f'r, Pittsburg, Pa.

Stnntoii Ave. Station B,

Mention the Florlwts' Exohange when writing.

GLASS

For Qreenhouses, Graperies,

Hotbeds, Conservatories,

and all other purposes. Get cub Fio-
tJBBs BKFOBE BuTiNG. Estimates freely
given.

N. COWEN'SSON,

392-94 W. Broadway, New York.

Monnon th** Florlfii' Ktchange wh»»n wrltin*

CYPRESS

fiBEEHHOIIliE
MATERIAL

OF ANY DESCRIPTION.

•BND FOM •ATALO«UI«

Mfnrtnn the Plnrlatn' Exchaner*^ when writing.

CABLE AND PIPE

Ventilating System.

SOIL=MACHINES

In Large or 5mallJ Sizes.';

SEND FOR CATALOGUE.

A. 0. WOLF & BRO., Dayton, 0. .

MfTitlon thy FlorlBtp' RTfhang*. wh<*n wrttlnr.
IF YOU WANT A

GOODSASH LIFT

For a Very Little Money Get

r../ THE
^VENTIL(\TIN& f\PPLI(^NCE,^

For Descriptive Catalogne Send to

J. D. CARMODY. EVANSVILLE, IND.

Mention the F^o^1stB■ RrchancA when wrltlni.

CYPRESS

IS MUCH M>RE OURABU' THAN PINE.

SASH BARS

UP TO ^Z FEET IN LENGTH on LONGER.

iREENHOUSE

AND Ol'tfEa BUILDIN6 MATERIAL. :

SonAfof our Illustrated BooK
■'CYPjRESS LUMBERa((d{tsUSES."

Send ro>^urSpeiilal fireenhoust^rcul&r.

THE/VT^ Sreari^ lumbei- (b.,

llMitlon the FlorUU' Kxokanre when wrltlnc.

1264

THe F=I-ORISTS' EXCHTTNGE.

Oecemberie, 1899

tlon th* innHwtP'

Frnb Toto Stws,

$1.50 per bale of 3001b*.

Fresh n^Illltrack

lUuttlirooni Spawn.

$7.00 per 100 lbs.
Also choice Flowee Seeds
and Bulbs.
Trade price list on appli-
cation.
W. C. BECKERT, Seedsman

. Atleffbenr, Pa.
RrnhaPi;** wh(»n writing.

Clnernriax. lieslihy and strong 2>i In.... ICO, »1.50

Fl-imroHes. In bud and flower, i In ; f-a^

Aeeraluin, Princess PauMue, 2 m ^ 160

' ° MO

2.00

WINTER - FLOWEKING FOKGET-ME-

NOT, $5.00 per 100.
PHOSNIX BECLINAT A, strong plants, from

6 in. pots, $6.00 per doz.
DECTZIA LEMOINKI, from open ground,

$10.00 ner 100.
H.\RDT IVIES, 8troi;g planU, $8.00 per 100.
CALLA LITTLE OEM, from 4-inch pots,
$1.50 per doz.

C. EISELE,llth& Jefferson Sts., Phila., Pa.

Mention the Florlstn' Exchange when writing.

PRIMROSES FOR XMAS

El^'EftDt v>h\Qta from 4^ In pots, at $10.00 per 100; S^t
1 a note, at «(i.rii. Some In bloom, all In bud ; extra fine
fiortfl. Packed with care. Cash with orders.

MRS. M.CAVANAUGH.Ionia.N.Y.

Menrt'^n thp Florists' Exchange when writing.

LAST CALL FOR

AZALEAINDiCA

A splendid lot of the favorite Easter plant,
choicest varieties only, j ust arrived per steamer
Switzerland. , „„

Strong plants, $35.00 per 100, worth $60.00.
Deutcbe rerle, white, in full bloom at
only 75 cts. each.

Hurrv up if you want to secure some of
this nne ARAVCARIA EXCEI^SA
and GI.AVCA.

Only about 100 left, specimen plants, 6 in-
pots, 18 to 31 ins. high, 20 to 24 ine. across, $1.50
each; 15 to 18 ins. high, 20 to 22 im. across, $1.25
cacli. These are fine stock, selected by myself
on my trip to Belgium this Fall, and are worth
doulile the money.

CI-ElWAXlSJACKMAKlIlJI.Syr.old,
6 t" 8 f t.. stiong, $4 a doz. ; 2 to 3 ft., $3 60 a doz.

PRUHVLA CHIMEMSIS, in bud for
Xinis. floest in the country, 4 in, pots, only
fS.i'O per 100.

PilIMVL,A OBCOKICA, 4 in., $5.00
per 100.

CVCLAIWEM, 4 in. pots, $1.00 per doz.

BBGOKIA SemperQorens Oigantea, 6 in.
pots, $3.60 per doz. ; 4 in. pots, Pres. Carnot and
other varieties. $1.20 per doz.

FICVS ELASTICA, 12 In. high, 4 to 6
leaves. $3.00 per doz.

Orders now booked for Aa5AI.,EA8 to be
delive ed in the Fall of lOoO. Please write for
price list.

When ordering state if pots are wanted.
Cash with order, please.

GODFREY &SGHM&N4, »„tV:L\t.. Phila.,Pa.

WH0LB8ALE GBOWKK OF POT PLANTS.

Agent for O. Van den Plas, Lorchrlsty.
Belgium, for Azaleas, RhododendroQB, Etc.

Mention the FlorlPts' Kxfhangp when writing

Hooted (JultlDgs .

GevaniuiiiH, mixed, 2>61u ^

Coleus. mixed 2^ In •.--■■;,•

Carnation!^. Flora Hill. Scott. McGowau.
Pv>rtia. KoBC Qacen, etc.; rooted cuttings

for early bloom.,

1.00

RICHARD INSALL, West Moorestown, N.J.

Lock Box .>l-4. Near Philadelphia.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

AZALEAS

In Bloom for Christmas,

$6.00 and $9.00 per doz.

CINERARIAS 3 i°- $300 penoO; 200, $6.00.
WHITTON & SONS,

Wholesale Florists. City ii Green SIS., UTICA, N.Y.
Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

Largest Stock in the Country.

I All goodsup-to-date and of superior quality.

j Write us for prices and other information.

I Our new catalogue sent on application to

I the trade onl^.

I NEW GAPE FLOWERS !

Price on Applicattou.

H. BAYERSOORFER & CO

BO, 62, 54, 66 N. Fourih SI.. PHILAOELPHI '" F
Mention the Florists' Exchange when ^ 33 j

Special Bargain in
Laurel Festooning

Greenhouse Heating and Ventilating

Horticultural Architecture and Building.

HITCHINGS&CO.

ESTABLISHED I844.

233 Mercer Street, New York.

FIVE PATTERNS OF BOILERS,

Nineteen Sizes.

Perfect Sash Raising Apparatus*

Rosehouses, QreenhouseA, Etc., of Iron

Frame Construction erected complete

or the Structural IronWork shipped

ready for Erection.

Iron Frame Benches with the

"Perfect Drainage Bench Tile"

for Slate Tops.

Send 4<:- Postage forlllustrated Catalogue

Mention the FlorlAtA Eichange when writing.

RED, PINK, PURPLE. LAVENDER.
BLUE, YELLOW

$1.25 PER POUND.

GAPE FLOWERS

Cycas liVreatlis, Cycas I^eaves, Moss fvreatlis. Immortelles.

Galo

iW

Kor this week, only 4c. per yrd. In 100 yard
lots. Cash with order.
HeadqnarterB for HARDY CUT FERNS.

All orderj hy mall or dispatch promptly flUed.

CROWL FERN CO , MllUngton, Mass.
Telegraph Oftice. New Salem, Maae.
Mention the FlorlsU" Exchange when writiDK-

Buliliei M8

5% and 6 in. pots, 2 to 3 ft. high,
perfect plants,

$4.00, $5.00 and $6.00 per doz.

A. L. MILLEB, Brooklyn, N.Y.

JAMAICA AVENUK.

M-antiATi the* F*lnrlatB' Exchange wlien writing.

'^RTliite Ca.pe P'lo'uu'ers,

.Vreaths, Wheat Sheaves, Baskets, Artificial Flowers and Leaves
and all Florists' Supplies.

404, 406, 408, 4IO, 412 East 34th Street NEW YORK CITY.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

Lonir Needle Pines $4 00 per 100

Cat Palm Leaves, . , . . . 6.00 *' 1000
Cabbage Palm Leaves, . . . 3.00 ** 100
All nicely packed to keep green.
Kaw, Dried and Cured Leaves, also Pressed
Leaves for Prepared Palm Purposes, latter
needing painting only. Imported Areca and
other Palm Leaves, Cycas Leaves and Wreaths,
Prepared Palm Leaves and Plants, Arliflcial
Smilax and Vines.

Florida Natural Products CO., q^'^"""- f"

M:<.ntlnn ttif Florl.f Exchange when wriunic.

Pni n CICU Large or small (shipped safe-
UULU non ly by express), $5.00 per ion.

SILVER FISH ^eTS" '''"'' ''™
FISH GLOBES P^^euk""' "''"=""

FISH KOOO per dozen boxes, 10 cts.

FISH GRASS... per dozen bunches, 50 cts.

TOBACCO STEMS ,%'«"' ^""'^

'M; PHILI., Pi

Mentlop the Florlfltg' Exchanre when writing

. FAUST S CO., ^U^

ROSES=For Spring Blooming.

The proper sorts, Clothllde Boupert, Gen'l Jacqueminot,
Coq. des Alpa. La France. Coq. des Blanches, etc., fine
1 and 2 year field-grown plants, suitable for 5 In. pot, 5c.
CLEMATIS Vlrginiana, finest American
Climber, sweet-scented small white fiower, 2 year,
strong, S cts. I^avife-flowerrd Clematis* for
forcing, purple and white, fine plants, from 5 In. pots, at
»8c.; 2 year, field-grown plants, ISc ; 1 year, field grown,
fine plants, at 12t. Packing free.

W. H. SALTER, Rochester, N. Y.

Mention the FlorleU' Exchange when writing.

CBRYSANTHEMUMS

STOCK PLANTS, —Yellow Queen. Helen
Bloodgooa. Jerome Jones, Ivory, Golaen Wedding,
Mrs. Robinson. V. Morel, Bonnaffon, Geo. Kolh, Merry
Monarch, Golden Trophy, Lager, 12 for 5Uc ; 100, $4.00.
*/l Vr^ a Field Clumps, 100, $4.00: K. C, $1.00
V I lliC/ A per 100. CASH.

1. H. DAMN & SON, Westfield, N. Y.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

MUST BE SOLD

The approaching end of the mail-trade season finds us with
the foUownng surplus bulbs. They are A 1, and until sold
•will be closed out at these remarkably lowr prices:

LIVE PLANTS
CUT FLOWERS

LABELS

Per 1000
1503 Hyacinths, named, single and

double, $1,50 per 100 $iO 00

1300 Hyaclntiip, mixed, single and

double, $1.00 per 100 26 00

200 each Hyacinths, Roman, blue,white 16 00

360 Hyacinths, grape 7 60

lOOO Tallpe, Double early mixed 5 .50

1600 " " late " 6 00

200 " Rex Rubrorum, double U 00

SOD " LaCandeur, double 7 60

100 " Dukeof York, double 7 60

100 " Salvator Rosea, double 30 00

aOO " Belle Alliance, single 7 50

200 Tnllpa Golden Crown 7 60

200 '• Geeneriana in 01)

200 " Verdiflora 12 60

600 Parrot TuUps, mixed 7 60

100 Narcissus, Sir Watkins 40 CO

250 " Trumpet Major 12 60

1.50 " Von Sion 12 60

100 " Leedsl 7 60

100 " ArdRigh 60 CO

£00 ** Hardy double and single,

mixed 6 60

126 " OrandPrimo 17 60

300 " Double Roman 6 00

600 " True White Pearl 20 00

PerlOOO
12C0 Narcissus, Imp. Paper White, per

I(j0,63ct8 6 00

1000 " Giant White, 100, 66 cts... 6 00

1000 " Polyanlhua, mixed.. 9 00

100 " Poeticus, flora plena 7 60

260 " " Ornatus 10 00

600 Crocus, Albion 3 60

600 " Mixed colors, separate 2 00

600 SclilaClusii 20 00

260 " Campanulata 6 00

600 " Siberica 6 00

600 Ornitliogalum Cmbellatnm 2 50

lOOO Allium Neapalitanum 4 00

600 •' Pendulium 6 00

500 Amaryllis Forniosisslma 26 00

500 Anemone, double mixed 8 00

1000 Oxalia, mixed 4 60

1000 Ixias, " 4 00

1000 Sparaxls, " 450

ICOO Babianas," 7 00

1000 Brodlaeas," .. 6 CO

1000 Triteleja Dniflora 4 00

200 Camassia Cusicllii 36 CO

100 Trilllnm Sessile 27 60

1000 Freesias, small 1 25

200 Frltillaria Flurlfolia 30 00

60J Floral Flrecracltor 14 CO

When you ship a Box, Crate or Package of PLANTS or CUT FLOWERS you want a
label to place thereon— not a plain, ordinary, everyday tag, but a characteristie
card of good size, bearing a design or emblem in red ink, which will at once draw
the attention of handlers to the contents thereof, and give the expressman or carrier
to understand the nature of the goods he is handling, and that there must be no
delay or monkeying with same. We have prepared these labels in Two Appropriate
Designs, one for Live Plants, one for Cut Flowers, and offer them in five sizes, and
printed in Two Colors on various qualities of cardboard for tacking on, or of paper for
pasting on. We quote prices as follows, Cash with Order, F. 0. B. N. Y. :

THE DINGEE & CONARD CO., West Grove, Pa.

We print in fol-
lowing sizes.

On White
Cardboard.

(To be nailed on
package.)

On Manilla
Cardboard.

(To be nailed on
package.)

On Fine White
Bristolboard.

(To be nailed on
package.)

On Good White
Book Paper.

(For pasting on.)

In Two Colors.

600

1.0G0

6U0

1.000

600

1,000

8C0

1,000

4x71,'3 ins

$3.00

$4.25

$3.00

$4.00

$3.26

$4.50

$2.75

$3.25

51/2x7 ins

3.25

4.50

3.25

4.35

3.50

5.00

2.75

3.50

7x7'/3ins

3.50

5.00

3.50

4.75

4.00

5.75

3.00

3.75

TVaxOVsins. . . .

3.75

5.50

3.75
4.00

5.25
5.50

4.50

6.75

3.00

4.00

7x11 ins

4.00

6.00

4.75

7.25

3.25

4.00

For prices on quantities over 1,000 write us ; they come lower in quantities. Labels,
eyeletted like tags, furnished to order. For further particulars address

p. O. BOX 1697,

Meotion tble paper.

ROSE C3-RO"WEKS

A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. and PUB. CO. Ltd.," n°cw"°y"o;"k

We Now Offer
a Surplus of

SINGLE EARLY TULIPS

. , . , ''OR "-ATE AND EASTER FORCING,

AT ONLY $5.00 PER 1000 FOR CASH.

them rttDidv WH nff?r"'!h''"'''?''A',°' them are higher-priced kiads: but In orde7 to move

sead ue your orders qulcb. We offer at the above-named price the "no^Mngeorts viT '

Alba ReKalis, Bizarre Verdict, Brutus, Cardinal's Hat f^ni.iUn^

T^,7.?^^- f"^'""*"" Klusr, Due van Tlioll, Ncarl"™Duclils" de^arnia

Wap™.''^^ATelde.T. '^"*"' »-'^'"«=««« Marianne. Rachef*'-''*^ •^"™'«'

and

Rulscb,

When ordering, please refer to Ms offer, as these prices are much less than regalar rates

We can also offer a few other varieties at the follovring exi-eedinelv low nrloes vl^ ■

Joost van Vondol, La Relne, S7 per 1000; Pottebakker Sclrl«t, Staldard Bovkl SIlv^;'

SINGLE LATE TULIPS g'^»"«' »?'••"•"»«' Oo'^en crown. Parrots, »6 per lOOo!
nnilni I- -._,„_.,.. rLP""'"" d'Or, Darwins, «9.00 per lOOO. *^

DOUBLE EARLY TULIPS »'"'^'''«»"". '-'""yO--'"'"'''-'. I.»Candeur. Pa-„t.yRed,
-, . o , Queen \ (ctorla. Rose Blanche, Yellow Rose Si7«lOftn

FINEST KAMED HYACINTHS SINGLE TRUMPET NARCISSUS '

Pnnceps, Trumpet Major, and Slnele
Von Slons. 1«9 ,,er 1000. Campernelle
Jonquil Rugulogns, S5.00 per 1000.

WE AI.RO HAVE A FINE LOT OF

SPIR/EA ?'°'' Easter Forcing.

Abtllboldea Florlbunda and
Compacta Multlflora, two best sorts, fine
strong clumps, S4 00 per 100.

We have to offer a fine lot of Glgantea,
Gertrude, Norma, Grand Haitre, Rarun
van Thuyll, Graudeur a Mervellle. Mme
Van rter Hoop, La Peyrouse, Pleneman,

eti; , *5.00 per 100.

We also
have an

VON SION NARCISSUS

t etceptlonallyflnelototeitraqna'iity bulbs'
« 15.00 per 1000; .Mammoth double-nosed!

^ ,_ ,. ... nosed,

or top-root bujbs, S20 00 per 1000.

Both grades offered are exceptionallv fine
stock, and are extra good value at the
prices named. Samples sent If desired

When ordering refer to this offer, as these
prices are much less than regular rates

F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown-on-Hudsnn. N.Y.

ORD[RS mm NOW

In order of receipt, for
Rooted Cuttings of the
Famous....

mis. Ttioias w. Lawson,

The $30,000
Queen of

CARNATIONS

FOR SPRING
DELIVERY.

COMMIvNCIIVO FEBRVARV ist, 1900.

Prices i

Tkbms :

Strictly Cash,

or COD. from

Unknown

Parties.

Per dozen $3

Per 100 $ I 4

Per 1000 . . . $ 1 20
Per 5000 . . $500
Per 10,000 . . $800

The quoted prices are for THE TRADE
ONLY, and all orders must be from dealers.
Cuttings will be carefully packed under the
supervision and sent direct from the estab-
lishment of the originator and grower,

PETER FISHER, Ellis, Mass.

Address all correspondence and make all checks, money or
express orders payable to

124
Tremont St.,

BOSTON, MISS.

BRMND-NBW

Florists' Flower Seeds for Present Sowing
CENTAUREAS gLTd'lSfs^/i^V^'- --^^^^^^^^

MarKarUa;.a,antWhiteCen"^?a.^.^?" large trade nkt U^ll' ." ^ "^

Suaveolen.s. Qiant Yellow Centaurea 'arge trade pkt , 25 cte.; " 75

^^^i^St'*.^'^''^- ^""^"'^ Dea«nce; Vhe-be^t for-mdoors.-.\-.-.-;.-;.-.-Sl ] i!Sn1le1k'?o%i? "bS

• 'arse trade pkt., IScts.; oz., 50 ct"

*^'*^,?J*^'*"^'*''*'' Empress, finest white.. Lame Trade Pkt. i.-.,..

White Kcicket JO 10

AGERATITM, Blue Perfection 10

Little Dnrrlt 25

ALV881TM, Little Gem, 'dwarf.'.' J5

Maririmum, ordinary 10

DAISV { BelliB Perennis), Sncwha'li "white! i?

Longfellow Red... . 50

ToSI* ? w »"'«'"■; 'uura.' no 'better mii't'ii re in'eyi's'teuee" .' .' ! .' ! ! ! ! ! .' .' Jo

^JP.^*'''*',*^''J''"«I Palace Compacta, dwarf blue.... 2s

Erinus. trailing blue.. ^5

^■^^JP,^^,^ I'iDivisA.'Dew'se'e'd::::.'::;:;;;:'; JS

8A'.!^^^l''^^°,:fe%S'£fliS;''sc';'rtl!-S^^|^'"'^^''''''"^"P" |o

SWEET PEAS ^" „'^*ilf ^'i'S? J«''i«l'f^t? D;«me'."p'er'oz.; '5"cts.f S lb.

Eckford's Finest Mixed, 5

per lb., 35 cts.: 6 Iba. for H 5o!

«0 20

15

2 00

1 00

25

15

2 50

2 50

75

8 00

2 50

50

50

3 00

2 50

1 50

lOcts.;

cts. per oz.- 8 cts. per H lb. ; 30 cts. per lb.: S lbs.. 511 25

HARDY HYBRID ROSES fyear-ol-j, dormant.

CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO.,

342 WEST 14th STREET, liS'.TsSr N.Y. CITY.

bnporle^^ EKPorters and Growert' Agentt ot SEEDS. BULBS and PLANTS

THE GOniE SflBDENS,

Are Headquarters for Novelties and Standard Sorts of

Carnations
Geraniums

Cannas
Chrysanthemums

QUEENS,
N.Y.

Dahlias

and other

FLORISTS'
SPECIALTIES

WE CARRY_

Not the cheapest but the best stock.

Not the largest number but the best selected list of varleUes

We carry no trash in our stocks.

All useless varieties discarded and stock destroyed.

In buying from us you will get full value for your money.

Our Illustrated and Descriptive Trade List will be mailed you in January
Meanwhile upon writing us you can get special quotations upon such stock as wo
have ready for immediate shipment. Before buying send for our list.

MeniloD th« FlorlaU'

C, W. WARD, Hanager.

Ezehanc* wtaan wiltlBC.

1266

Thb .

EXCHHNGE.

1/2 COST!

per 100

1000

Hyacin

ths

separate colors...

(3.25

$30.00

Tallps,

Double, floe mixed , , ,

«l)

6.00

'• LaCandeur..

m

5.00

'*

Gloria SoliB..

7(1

6,00

•'

DucvanThol

m

6.00

*»

'• Tournesol,

red and yellow

1.80

12.00

per 100 lOOO
Tulips, Dble. Tournesol, yel'w $3.75 $25.00

'■ Single, La Reine 80 7.60

*' " Proserpine 1.50

" " Rose Griade Lin 1.40

Crocus, separate colors 2.00

Lily of the Talley, case 2500,
$23.00; per 100, $9.75.

XMAS GREENS.

■ Holly $6.00 per case; 2 cases, $9.00.

■ IVlld Smllax ....per case, fi.50 and $6.00.

Prince's Pine per 100 lbs., $6 CO. JJ

Needle Pines, Laurel, DIlBtletoe, Etc. ■

WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, 54 and 56 Dey St., New York.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrItlDe.

iPLANTSEEDCO.

I \ Wholesale Merchants.

I I Jtjtjtjt ST. LOUIS. Jtjtjtjt

l€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€€CCC€€€<r

Mention the FiorlaU' EhccJuinge when writing.

TUBEROSES-The Pearl

Size, 4 to 6 Inches circumference,
Per 1000, $6.50 Net.

Cash With Obdsr.

HULSEBOSCH BROS., Englewood, N. J.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

The Finest

COSMOS

in the World.

Splendid New Varieties, "PINK BUTTERFLY" and "WHITE POND LILY."

Grand older varieties : Giant Red, Pink, Wliite, separate and mixed ; Tints of Dawn,
New Marguerite, Cosmos, Fringed, Orange, Yellow, Dreer's " Early Dawn," and

all the older varieties.

GRAND NEW GIANT WHITE POPPY, "IWAID OF THE MIST." "

NEW DIANTHUS, "ORIENTAL BEAUTIES."
Seaforthia Elegans, fresh crop. Smilax, fresh. Other seeds in variety.

8EMD POR TRADE LIST TO

MRS. THEODOSIA B. SHEPHERD, = Ventura = by = the = Sea, Cal.

U«>nt1nn th«» Klorl»t«' FOxchanice when writing.

"t EASTER FLOWERING

FL.A.3srT -z"ox7n stock: t<ro"W".

TREE P/EONIA$> t!,""in»°.il, f>>>sh price wben Howereil for Easier. We offer strong healthy
^ , , , , planls wlthbudB. Colors white, rose, red. lilac, variegated It desired will send !•>

responslhle parties, set ot 50 pictures palDted from nature, for selection, to he returned after Inspection Full

directions given lor treatment of Piionles, Price, per plant. 60 cts.; per dozen. ee.OO ; 25 plants. »10.00.
Dae end Dec. prpu DAI I C Wi-catbs and Designs, are a BONANZ.l for EASTER Bnles,

Doimant rtnil Dni.UO, as tltey will bo In Bnest tolUge If stirted in Jannary. We offer:

Fern Balls, sample, 50 cts. ; per doz.,$4.oO; per 100, j;;^0. 00.
JAPAN MAPI F^* Bright colored foliage, red, yellow, etc., for pot plants tor Easter, 2 feet.
'"■^ "" lfinri_to sample, 3a cts. ; per doz. In sorts, fs. 00.

JAPAN LIL LOAiGIFLORUM

only a few cases Unrmi klL. LURUir LUnUIH ''''^■'on?a'.''H.rLF PafcE.""""

Per 100, JS.OOi per doz., 7d ct.i. l,il. Loogiflornm Giaantenui, 6-8. doz., »1.00; par 100, JlJ.OO.
Kfndy for delivery now :

TIIRFRHII^ RFRnNIA<i Extra fine, sound, plump bulbs. 5 colors, separate, pure white rose,
I UDi.nuuo DCUUninO scarlet and crimson, orange, yellow.

U-lt5ln.,(loz.,4Uc. ; WO,t2 50; 1000, «20.00 | |,„„|,,, U-l>« ln.,doz., 70c. ; 100, «5.0O; 1000, «16.00

'il!iS-aln.,doz.,80c. ; 100,»6.00; 1000. »55.0I)

SlnKle,

l}i-i In.,

, lloz., ,50c. , 110, »3.00; II 00, t'iS.OO

GLOXINIA CRASSIFOLIA ERECTA ''''\';|:2'fn?Sz^to'JS'ribr»'l.oS.''°'-''°''" ""'•*'

GLADIOLI ^'" '""^'^ forcing. Florists' superb mixture, containing many white and light.

Gladiolus May, one of the best sellers, white rosy, with flakes, doz., Wets,; lOO, «2.50- lOOO »2d.Oo'
_ . _ ^ For other sons see NEW LIST Issued.
Dae end December. ^_ i

EXCELSIOR PEARL TUBERn^F fl'iewh'te, clean stock, 3-1 in., 100, 60 cts.; 1000,13.60;
fc«»»»».».wivil.l i-nni. I UOtnUOt 4-S In., 100, $1.00; 1000, ♦7.00. , »»..~,

Ready for delivery now. CROP 1899. No old seed liept over.

SWEET PEAS Ji/ri' HT"'^k^°o * • A'Hf"-":'^' ^orora. Apple Blossom, BUnche Ferry, E.EarlyB.
"( Radnor OjVnte h of Ah„Si.^" Borpee, Boreatton, Capt. ot Blues, Captlvation. Cardinal, Countesi
E-ktorrFlrX Orav V'rKr T„,' C'-e"!"'. .UorMliy Tennant, Emily Henderson, Emily Eckford, Eliza
Mrs Hunt Mild of HnnLr' J°*"''»' Lottie Eckford Lemon Qoeen, Mars, Mrs. Jno. Cnamberlaln,
England o'oMnVlrtoH.Bjj o,^7 Coantes* Primrose, Prima Donna, Princess ot Wales, Queen of
W lb "o'cts * Tib •« rti w^J '„"^.i"'i°''' »=?»""■• Stanley, any of above sorts, oz„ 5 cts.; H lb , 15 cts.;
« ID., iu cts., 1 to., do cts. When ordering add postage. 4 Cts. tor 2 oz. ■"■'=■,

Choicest mixture, ECKFORD'S HYBRIDS, M lb., 10 cts.; ij lb., 15 cts.; 1 lb., 25 cts.
SOW NOW Gloxinia Seed, Prize Mixture, pkt., 25 cts.
Ready January, Fresh, Ouaranteed Seed, Crop i8oo.

Asparnciis Sprenveri .An *„ -.

, ■■ PluuMfsus Nanas::::.:::.:.; perl00,»0.r,,; pe,;1000.*.;.0O

l.atniiin Borbouica ,, ^■'T?' 10.00

PandHuiin i liliM ., .JO: 2-50

OocoB Wcddeliana '■'■^'■'^''■\\\'.\\\V^'.'.'^Z'.'.'.\'.\['.'.\'.'.'.''.\ " I'nn' " '-''"'

we '^ll?r?o't^VSa?,1i?,?a?^ ^o^Saln^p'^?,.''^ ""^° ''' "^^'""^'^ -"^ "> ^'^ -^

HII DCPCCD A. PA ESTABLISHED 1878.

• n» DCIfbCK (X bll.j 47 BiRCLAY ST., NEW YORK

Motion tlM Flort»t** Kxoliance wh*n wrltlnc

oseeeeeeeoseo seoeeseeeeeeeeseeeeoeeeoeeeoeeoeeeoeeoec o

HOLLY

#%

%#

QiML ENGLISH MISTLETOE

I Boaqoet Greens, Immortelles, Wild Smilax,
I Cape Flowers, Moss Wreaths, Metal Designs.

X Mention this paper.

i STOMPP & WALTER CO., 50 Barclay St., New York.

09sooeese»sese«9e«e9e9e«se9eoeee9eeeoeeee«

Best Quality at Lowest Rates.

ROMAN HYACINTHS,

NMCISSI, FREESII,

and other French Bulbs tor forcing.

DCDUADn Cnil 29 Boulevard duMuB^e
DCnnHnU OUIIt Marseme, France.

Bulb Growar and Exporter.

Established 1872. BuIbBelds-Hy^res, Ollioules.

WHOLESALE ONLY.

Mention the Fiorlats' exchange when wrttins.

We Are
Headquarters for

ROCKY FORD

Cantaloupe Seed

We Solicit Your Orders.

BARTELDES & CO.,

DENVER. COL.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlnf-

BoHtei's Special Offer

EvXXRA I,A.RGE CLVMPS

CpiQ/rA (JAPONIGA . . . .
Orin/EH| GOMPACU MULTIFLORI

In original hampers of about 180 clumps,

at $i.00 per 100
Less quantities, at $4.60 per 100.

LILY OF THE VALLEY

Selected Hamburg Pips, per 1000, $10.
Case lots of 25'X), for $23.76.
SEEDS OF

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI

$7. 50 per 1000 seeds ; 80 cts. per 100 seeds.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS

$10 00 per 1000 seeds ; $1 2 5 per 100 seeds.
LesB 10 percent, for Cash with Order.

AUGUST ROLKERJSONS,m^Vof;^:

Mention the Florlgts' Exchange vhen writing.

SpeclalLowl. .

I]

Hyaclntlis, in colors
Xulips, in varieties.
NarclNSus, in sorts

Crocus, in colors

WEEBER & DON. Seed Mercbancs & Growen,
114 Chambers St., NEW TORK.

CLEAR.

Prices

on
applica-
tion.

Mention the Florists' Sxchange when writing.

COXSEEDCO.

14&16

NEW ._. oaii rnHUISIiO.

UentloD the Florists* Bzcbance when wrltlnc

DINISH GHDLIFLOWEB SEED.

EarlyDwarf Danish SnowBtorm, a One selection fronii
Early Dwarf Erfurt, selected np by my grower for
a quarter century. Always uniformly good, 8oUd»
large white heads and early.

No matter what you pay, you cannot get a finer strain.

Samples Iree to ^^eedsmen. 9l*i a lb.

A. E. WOHLERT, Importer, Altoona, Pa.

Mention the Florlet*' Bxcbange when writing.

= A'

Ml fiWMTfW r»»

■ ■■I
Uentio

Micl

'Mitnmt'A

The t
mixed $1.60 per oz.; per )4 02. 6O0.

Send for new wholesale price list ot new
seeds.

HENRY F. MICHELL,

1018 narket St., Philadelphia
Mention the Florlrt.* Brchang. wliMl wrltlm.

JAPAN LILIUM LONGIFLORUM

a to 7 inches circumference 82.50 per lOOi 820.00 per 1000.

6 10 r " " 2.»5 " 2.5.00

7 to 9 •' " 4.50 •' 40.00 "

LILY OF THE VALLEY and LILIUM AVRATVOf.

Prices on application.

J. M. ' BURN, 36 CortlandtiSt., NewiYo*"'

<U0B tb* norUta* BiT.htnt. whan wnuns.

December 23. 1899.

The F=lorists* Exchange.

1267

FLOWER SEEDS FOR FLORISTS.

Grown at ofir Flpracroft grounds eapecially for Florists and the seed trade.

ASTER, Semple's Branching, mixed at 50o. per oz. ; |6.00 per lb-
Shell Pink, White and Red 75c. per oz. ; |8.00 per lb.

Truffaufs Improved Paeony Flowered, mixed . . 75c. per oz. ; $8.00 per lb.

AGERATUM, Blue Perfection (Newi per oz, 75c.

AMPELOPSIS Veitchii per oz., 10c. ; per lb., 75c.

BALSAM lAlba Perfecta), Double White (Extra) per oz„ fl-OO.

SALVIA Splendens (Floracroft strain) per oz., $1.00 ; per lb., $12.00.

Clara Bedman '' " peroz., $2.00; per lb., $25.00.

MUSHROOM SPAWN, new shipment . . . . per 100 lbs., $6.50 ; per 1000 lbs., $60.00.
LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS, Berlin, sand grown, 3 years old, $10.00 per 1000 ; case
(2500), S2.'3.0O. Send for -Wtaolesale I.l8t.

JOHNSON & STOKES, 217 and 219 Market St.. Phila., Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

TUBEROSE BULBS

Cxcelslor D%varf Pearl.

True Hallocit Strain.

ViUGH&N'S SEED STORE, '^'^K^iV^'K?'

Mi^ntlnn the Klorlsts' Exchange when writing.

GIIBIHTIOK SEEDS

Specialists in pedigree seeds for winter
blooming. Contracts Solicited.

AMERICAN ROSE CO., Washington, DC.

M«'ntlrtn th« Flnrldts' Exchange when wrltlnff.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing

ASTER SEED

Tall branching', mixed, choice strain.
76 cts. per ounce

Mignonette Seed, ^""""^e^oun" e^.' *^ "^

Pancv QpoHl nnQ Keek's Strain. 95c. per

rdnby outsui iiys, jq^, I35q p^^ i^Qg

Cash with order from unknown parties.
JOHN RECK. Bridgeport, Conn.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

ALM

100 1000 3OO0

Hbuflila 1.-I1UII1 10,75 »5.0(l»13.5('

Pumlla 1.00 8.00 22.50

Reclliinin 15 5.00 13.50

(^oryDhn AiiHlralts "5 5.00 13.50

Pnndnniin L'lilin 1.25 10.00 27.50

L. I SCHILLER. 404 E. 34lh Street. New York.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when wiitlns.

XXX SEEDS

VERBENA CRANDIFLORA.

The finest strain of Improved Giant Ver-
benas yet prnduced, largest flowers and beet
colors, per pkt., 6IHI seeds, mixed cnlors, 50 cts.

CYCLAMEN CICANTEUM.

The choicest (liaTil-tluwerinjf varietieein best
mixture, pl(t . Sliri si eds. $1.011 ; hnlf rl(t . .50 cis.

PETUNIA DBL. FR NCED.

Thu larm-Mi and flutjst Don le Fiinged and
Mottie<J PetimiHs to be had. trade pkt.. 6'J cts.

CHINESE PRIMROSE.

Best lar^e, single and douliU-, 5n soeds. $1.00.

PHLOX DRUM. PUMILA.

New, very dwarf, pe feet beauties, excellent
for growing in pots for Spring sales, mixed
colors, per trade pUt., 2() cts.
QAllCV Finest Giant. Choicest mixed Mam-
rMllul moths. 3501 seed; $1,00; i/- pkt , SH cts.

A pkt. of New Double Early-fl'jwering Dwarf
Vienna Carnation added to every order.

JOHN F. RUPP, ShTemanstowiiiPa.

The Home of Primroses.

Mention the Plorlsts* Exchange when writing.

)EEdIrade F(eporti

Points and Information from aiedemen, and
all Interested in this column, solicited. Ad-
dress Editor Seed rBAOE.careul Florists'
Exchange, P. O. B0.1 1697. New ?orIi.

AMERICAN SBBD TRADE ASSOCIATION.

Alexander Kodgers, Chicago, III., Presi-
dent; Albert McCullough, Cincinnati, First
Vice-President: F. W. Bolgiano, Washing-
ton. Second Vice President; S. F Willard,
Wethersfield, Conn. .Secretary and Treasurer.

New York. — On Satui'da.v evening
last, December 10, fire broke out on the
tliirtl lloor of the Electric Batter.v Co.'s
building, located at 1-t-lU Ninth avenue,
.\ew York Cit.v, the ground iioor and
basement of which is occupied b.v the
Oox 8eed Co. In the operation of extin-
guishing the fire some stock in the waie-
house of theseed company was damaged.
Fortunately thelargerpartof the scarcer
and most valuable seeds was removed
from the premises in time to be saved, so
that the damage was confined to those
stocks of which the firm has an abun-
dant eui>pl.v in its other warehouses. The
damage, which wascomparatively slight.
is fully covered by insurance. No incon-
venience or delay will result from the fire
to the customers of the ('o.\ .Seed Com-
pany.

European Notes.

Little change to report since last w eek.
Shipments still move very slowly and
the season is likelv to be undulv pro-

Inllged.

Wiitkins & Simjison, of London, whose
lilace was destroyed b,v fire early in the
year, have had another serious fire in the
adjoining preniihcs.

The English seedsmen will soon have
to (jualify as chemists or give up the sale
of poisonous Insecticides. It is a great
convenience to gardeners and others, but
does not show much profit for the seeds-
man. EiiRorBAX Seeds.

r^&rry Watson & Co.

CALIFORNIAN SEED HOUSE

Onion Seed
Lettuce
Celery.
Carrot
Salsify
Parsnip
etc.

— SPECIALTIES-

Sweet Peas
Cosmos
Hollyhock
Verbenad
Asters
Mignonette
etc.

Lima Beans
Salt Bush
Bromus Grass
Bermuda
Johnson "
etc.

ALL CALIFORNIA GROWN. WHOLESALE ONLY.

SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA

SEEDS

and

Plants
Bulbs

Wholesale
and Retail
Catalogues

Florists' Seeds a Speciahy.
JAMES VIGK'S SONS, Rochester, N.Y.

Mention the Florist** Exchange when wrltlnc.

European Plant Notes.

The abnormally dr.v and mild Novem-
ber has put planters'of fruit and orna-
mental trees into good humor with
themselves, and those from whom the
trees came are in a similar comfortable
condition. Fogs, however, have been
unusually plentiful and nasty, and in
London and suburbs great damage has
been done by them. The first visitation
of the good old .yellow mixture at tlie Ix-
giuning of the month sent ail the town
Howers going, and country men have
therebv stood to benefit, for prices have
ruled high all round — for those who had
flowers to dispose of.

The Britisheris bound to have a grum-
ble, however, and he is now disposed to
grumble about the scarcit.v and dearness
of labor and coals; both, of course, the
direct results of the scrimmage now in
progress in South Africa. The ultimate
consequences of this rise may be far-
reaching, for in the labor market prices,
after they go up from au.v cause whatso-
ever, rarely drop to their former level,
even when the normal state of things is
restored.

Hoine-Gi'owii Tulips. — Several big-
gish firms are now showing a tendency
to grow their own tulips, not l>ecanse of
an.y maudlin sentiment about the Dutch,
be it said, for the average English
grower wouhl bid against his own
brother with the greatest I>lea^ure in tlie
world if he thought there was anything
to be got out of it. No ! these gentlemen
are finding that the.v can grow better
bulbs than the Hollander, and this is
quite enough to start them going. Where
the end will lie it is impossible just now
to sa.v.

KalanclKi' flammea. — I had some-
thing to sa.v about this grand new i>lant
from Somaliland last Summer, butevents
have marched apace since it was shown
at the Hybridization Ct nferenee in .Jul.v.
The whole stock has passed into the
hands of Jas. Veitch & Sons, of Chelsea,
and is to be distributed by them. As an
instance of what our experts think of it,
and its cliniicTs of success when it is put
to the touchstone of contmerce, one of
our leading llnrists declared the other
day that it was worth $l(),tH)0, The
great merit of the i)lant from the propa-
gator's point of view Is that it seeds
freel.v, and itissafetoproiihesy that once
seed is offered there will be a big rush for
it.

The Chrysanthenmm Season has

been a fairly brisk one in the matter of
new varieties ai)art from those I men-
tioned in an earlieri)aper, and there have
been several good novelties .sent out that
will be heard of again.

Edith is the name of a grand single
which received a first-class certilicate at
the midwinter sIkjw of the .National
Chrysauthennim Societ.v on the oth inst.
The flower is a jjretty one, rose pink,
with lighter color, and with stiff, bohi
florets; but the most remarkable feature
is the very stiff long stems, which are
more wiry than those of an.y single I
know. H. .1. .I'lnes.of R.vecroft Nursery,
Lewishjim, S. I*]., holds both certificate
and stock, and is much ijleased with
both.

J. K. Uui'ToN, that fine yellow antipo-
dean,which came out at the s;niie time
as Miss Nellie Pocket and Chatsworth,
both good things b.v the way, hung fire
for a little, but this .year it has come
with a rush and has been good ever.v-
where. Norman Davis, of Framfleld, is
loud in its praises, and avers that it is
one of the beet doers he knows. Of the
merits of the flower as a flower there can
be no two opinions.

Mme. R. Cadbury, one of H. Weeks'
seedlings from Thrumpton Hall gardens,
Derb.v, was certificated on the same date
as Edith. It is a first-rate, pure white,
late .Japanese variety: a good doer, and
a noble flower. It will bear watching.

Makie Calvat, that was boomed so
much when it was sent out, is not going
to settle down in our foggy little island.
It may do all right ujjon the continent,
but here it is no good — only coarse and
ugly.

Mrs. H. Weeks, a lovel.y bloom by
the way, 1 should like to sound a note of
warning about, in order that American
florists may not be misled by its fre-
quent appearance in flower show reports
in this country. A telling bloom on an
exhibition stand it is not in it as a mar-
ket variety with Western King, for four
or five blooms of the latter can be grown
where only one of the former is to be
obtained. Viator.

BEST?

BARGAINS

In CALIPORMI.^ I»IIIVEX,
AmPKLOPMIt* VKITCUII,
CLKMAXIS P.AISICl'I.ATA,
SBRl'US and UR.AHHKS.

Writ*) for I'rlces.

The Elizabeth Nursery Co , Elizabeth, N. J.

Mention the FlorlaU' Exchange when wrltlpn-

aORTICULTURAL

&vTa."".--." AUCTIONEERS

Sales Every Tuesday and Friday

DURING THE AtTCTION SEASON.

CLEAKY &- CO.,

60 Vesey Street, - New York.

vipntlftn me Florlwtii' Rrchanjre when wrltlnir

DO YOU
WANT THE

We supply Danish grown seed of

Cauliflower and Cabbage Danish Ball Head.

BEST QUALITIES, FINEST STOCK.

CHEAPEST PRICES.
Samples and prices free en application.

LnAHUm n Oaenese, Denranrk.

■ UHnHrtl-U, (UambilBhea ISSO.)

Mention the FHnrlBtp' Rxchanire when wrltlnir

.. PANSIKS ..

LargoBt flowering. Show Varieties, uneurpasBed
quality, extra tine Blocky plants for cold frames,
5UC. per 100 by mall; $3.00 per 1000; 500 at 1000 rate by
exprees. Large bushy plants Id bud and tloom, 75c.
per iOO; $*.£0 per 1000; 500 at U 00 rate
DAI^SlE?S (BelliN). largest double flowering, In
mixed colors. Une atuckv pliints. 50c. per 100 by mall;
$1.50 per 500; $2. 50 per loOu by express.

GUSTAV PITZONKA, Bristol, Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlnc.

PMNSIES

Fine Plants, Larire Flowerinsr Strain,
50c. per 100 ; $2.50 per 1000.

PANSY SEED, S??„';';?^„r™^

OASn. PLEASE.

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohie.

Mention the Florlgta' Exchange when writing

Pansies Worth Raising

Good I'lnnln, »!. IK) per 1000; »2.5Oper50O.

Extra Lartie Transplauted Plants
in tolooni, as kuuU as in spring,
$2.50 per lOJ.

^~F. O. B. Express here. Cash with order.

C. SOLTAU & CO., 199 Grant Ave., Jersey City, N. J

Mention the KIorlBtn" Blichange when writing.

'S

Have no
Equal.

Cnniprlflliig the cream of all the LeatlInK Strains,
Larg<'. stocky plants, 50 cents per 100; f3.0o per 1000;
IO,l)H) tor taS-OO.

RAIQIPQ (BelllB), strong plants of the largest
UnlOICO douhle varieties, Longfellow and Snow-
ball. 50 cents per 100: »3.llo per 1000.
MIPMOMi; TTT Allen's Deli nee, line Dlants,
miununc I l t, 5,0. per ion; ilW perlOCO.

J.C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.
Large Flowering. 300,000 Superb Colors.

Tlie Jennings Strain. They arc all that can

be desired in PanBies, so far aa quality goes,
and are always satisfactory to the buyer who
wants the best. Extra fine stocky plants,
ready to bloom, $5 per 1000, exnress. Medium
size, for cold framen 60c. per 100 by mail; $4
perlOOO; 5000, $17 by express. White and
Blue- in separate colors, same price.
SEEU of abo\ e strain. $1 per pkt ; $5 peroz.
CASH WITH ORDER.

E. B. JENNINGS.'-'iUr'Southport.Goii.

Grower of Thb Finrst Pansibs.
Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when writing.

PANSIES

Roemer's Superb Prize Pansies.

This improved strain all the leading novelties
Included ; strong bushy plants ready now ;
60 cts. per liiO, iiy mail ; $2.00 per 600, by ex-
press; $4.00 perlOflO; $7.00 per 2000; $10.00 per
3000 ; $1.5.00 per 6000.

Large Plants, transplanted, in bud and
bloom, Sl.OO per 100. Cash with order

PETER BROWN. Lancaster, Pa.

Grower ot extra One HiinMlei*.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

1268

Xhb f=i-ORisTS' Exchange.

'

• SITOITIOIIS WIHTED.

nover expense of forwarding.

SITUATION wanted by an all-round up-to-date
Kfower. extensive experience, strlctlr temper-
ate: can furnish No. 1 references. D. Honaker,
Pine Bush. N Y.

YOUNG man. 25 years' old. wants situation; ex-
perienced in carnations and BPneral (ireen-
house stock : strictly sober ; hard worker. Address
J. O., care of Florists' ExchaoRe^^

A tiL-RODND man wants position on private or
■^ cotnmercial pi iCo. 20 ye«rs' experience in flow-
ers, ffu'ts and vedetables, inaide and out; aee 34,
married, no family. T. P.. care Mrs, 8, F. Curran,
52 McDooRal St.. New York.

HELP WtllTED

Bate 91 per Inch. No adv. leas than 50o.

^V ANTED.

A ffood propagator and g^rower, by the
month.

A. J. TREELANU,
200 Westside Ave.. Jersey City HelKhts, N. J.

A sober, energetic assistant with some experience In
watering, firing, ventilating, etc.. for a general line of
cut flowers and plants ; permanent place and good
home ; ^tato experience, references and wages. In-
cluding board, i er month.

Geo. S. Beldinff, Mlddletown. New York.

SEEDSMAN WANTED.

Wanted a thoruuKhly experienced seedsmflD
to buy stock and take an active part in the
managrement of . he best established seed bnei-
ness in the South. Must be a man of push and
energy. This is a fine opening tu tret an
interest in a flrst-class business. Fullest in-
vestigation invited by parties who mean
businees. Address

J. D., care Florists' Exchange.

WANTED.

lass working foreman for large com-
ace, capable to handle twenty-five
ust be good on roses, including
Beauties, carnations, violets and
mums. References will be required

^ -mployer and must be of the best, as

none but first-class man will give satisfaction.
Married man preferred. A'Mress

J. A.t care Florists* Bxchange.

W^ ANTED.

A respectable married couDle, no family: man
must be a good orchid grower, on a commercial
place, and thorougbly underetaud his business and
come well rec •mmeuded. To such a coaoie a
large, comfortable, and fully furnished house is
givpn. providing wife connents to boaid the adver-
tiser and h*s brothers. State full particulars and
wastes expected. Address

J. E.« care riorists* Bxchange,

WANTED.

Traveling salesman, thoroughly ac-
qaainted with the aeed, plant and bulb
trade. Good position for the right man.
Apply, giving references, to

J. P., care Florists' Exchange.

WANTED.

Foreman for the Rosebank Nurseries,
Cincinnati.

Must be a man thoroughly capable and
competent in all branches ot horticulture, and
especially in Orchids. An Englishman pre-
ferred. To a man who can demonstrate his
ability a very valuable coonectiOQ is open.
Call until Wednesday night on

Mr. McFadden, at the Waldorf- Astoria, N.Y.

WANTED

At once an experienced man. single, that
undorstunde the growing of generul green-
house stock. Including roses, palms and ferns;
musi have experience in making-up; one who
is honest and willing to work; none need
apply except those that can fill the position;
wagen $25 tu $35 per month and buard ; state
experience and reference.

J. H., care Florists' Exchange.

WANTED.

Night fireman on steam boilers, must
be experienced as each, sober, and have
references from former employers.

S. J. REITXER,

^Vesterly, R. I.

lAentlon the Florma' fitxchan^e wben writing.

HELP WINTED.

W^ ANTED.

Correspondence with a German who has had
some eiperlence, to take charge of a green-
house on shares.

L. W. J.,
p. O. Box 119. Martins Ferry, Ohio.

iSCElltllEOUS WIHTS.

Rate »1 per inch. No adv. less than 50c.

W^ANTED.

Prices on rooted cuttings of Geraniums,
in quantity. _ . ^,^

A. J. VRBBLAND,

200 Westside Ave., .Jersey City Heights. N. J.

W^ANTED.

JHllk-vreed (Fairy Flower), ''end prices
and particuiars to
FLORIDA NATURAL PRODUCTS CO.,
Orlando, Fla.

Will C. A. BURT

Please communicate at once with me. Im-
portant to him,

FLORIST, 1440 enth St., Brooklyn, N.Y.

WANTED.

Three to five hundred thrifty American
Beauties, 2 and 2}4 inch pots. State price
wilh samples.

SANDER'S NURSERY,
6600 Delmar Boulevard, St. Louis, Mo.

WANTED TO BUY.

Ardesia crennlata, two and three
years old, p ifect and clean plants, without
fruit. Give prices per 100. Addrees

J. J., care Florists' Exchange.

W^ANTED.

A few more good Roses, Carnations, Violets,
Smiiax and a variety of cut flowers; special
inducements made to growers of same. Write
us what you have.

HICKS & CRAWBUCK.
108 Livingston St.» Brooklyn, N. Y.

WANTED.

25 000 to 50,000 cuttings of California

Privet, goods rong woo" cut Uiorl3 inches,
or will buy wood uncut. Will pay cash or ex-
change nursery stock for it. Send lowest cash
price and particulars to

CHARI.H8 BL.ACK,
rock Box, 48, HightstowD, N. J.

BUSINESS OPPORTUmTIES.

Bate SI per Inclu No adv. lest than 50c.

FOR SALE.

Greenhouse, 60 feet. Flues, Frames, Stock.
Lease 6 years ; house, 7 rooms ; furniture. $10
per month.

Mrs. O., 24 Clinton Ave., Plainfield, N. J.

IF YOU HATE $400.00

you can double it in one minuteby buyingmy
greenhouse; 40iiO feet glass, dwelling and gar-
den; no competition; big opportunity for
florist or lettuce grower, and big bargain for
quick acceptance,

H. v.. care Florists* Exchange.

Greenliouse Plant

at Lan«d(^wDe. fa., muct be <old to ciear bulldlDK
lots. 12.0 <i pquare feet Iti x 24 d .uble glass; yellow
pine stsh ba b, U and 8 feet long; 2U0 cedar posts.
6 and 9 feet tonu ; Kutier Dlaie*. doors and all
1u i<ber Id ' hou -es; 4 Bv -na' Ventilating Machines;
SOOOfeetl^-i m. steam pipe: 1000 feet 1 In. pUe:
60 brass v^lvs; 40-hor8e Rebum lubular boiler,
DQt In new five years aRn. All tn good condition.
For farther particalars address
ChaB. J, Gibbons. 2500 Gray's Ferry Road, Phila.

AMATEUR OR PROFESSIONAL.

Well built 2C0 ft. double greenhouse. 100 ft.
violet house, propagating house and work
room, U-room mndern huufie. barn, garden and
orchard, alt In running ouler; six acres, high
ground, exposure and soil exctptionaily favor-
able; within 45 minutes of New Yc~'-

Price, $10,010, easy terms.

ROOM 144. .30 Cortlandt St.»
Mention the Florists- E^xohansre wt

CATALOGUES RECEIVED.

Henby F. Miohell, Philadelphia.— Price
List of Flower Seeds fc^r Sowing in December
and January.

0. C. PoLLWORTH Co., Milwaukee, Wis.—
Price List of Decorative EverKreens for the
Holidays.

Hknrv a. Dreer, Philadelphia.— Special
Wholesflle Price List of new 'SO Seed Crops,
and of Decorative Plants for Christinas Sales.

W. W. Barnard & Co., Chicago.— Price List
of Christmas Decorative Material.

Walden, N. T.—W. Marshall, who has had
charge of the "-unnyside Greenhi uses for al-
most nine years, has repigned his position,

BUSINESS OPPORTUmTIES

Forced Sale of Greenhouse Property

In Spriniit Valley. 30 roile^ from N. Y. City. 5
minutes from R. R- depot. The owner Is unable to
wotk the plare on account of slckiieps and wlenee
tORo to Klnrida; is wllllnp to sell fur half Its value.
Two iind a half acres of hinh land. (IweMinRticuse
new (our preenbouses 12x100, one 18x200. In good
condition and ato- bed with vloleia and carnall'iis,
heated with Elltchlrgs boilers. Price fSEOO. *100J
can remain^on mortgaKe at Ave per cent. Apply at
oncefo „

L. US5ING, 53 W. 28th St., New York,

PUBLIC SALE.

Valuable Leasahold Property Situated on

Ethe Frederick Road, Just Oatslde

the Limits of Baltimore City.

Maryland.

PROPEBTT ESPECIALLY SUITED FOR
A FLORIST AND GARi ENER.

By virtue of a decree of the Circuit Court
for Baltimore County eitting in Equity, the
undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at pub-
lic auctinn on the premise?,

Od Wednesday, JaDuary 3(1, 1000,
At the hour of 2 o'clock P. M.,
ALL THAT VALUABLE TRACT OR PAR-
CEL OF LAND,
Which was leased by Edward W. B. Simon,
Trustee, to William A Ekas and Henry Bauer,
Jr., by lease dated June 3d, 18^9. and recorded
among the Land Records of Baltimore County,
in Liber J. W. S., No 176, folio 469, &c., subject
to the annual rent of one hundred and Hfty
dollars, renewable f<ir( v rand redeemable.

The improvements consist of a
TWO-STORY AND ATTIC FRAME DWEL-
LING, A GOOD STABLE WITH SHED,
AND THREE (3) FINE
GREENHOUSES.
The Dwelling House is in good condition and
will make a comfortable home. It has six
looms and a summer kitchen. It has porch in
front and rear and is located about twenty-flve
feet from the south side of the Frederick road.
The Stable will shelter three horses and has a
loft and place under cover for wagon, and an
adiiilion for a wood shed or storage.

One greenhouse is nineteen by seventy-five
feet, with shed attached, and has complete
modern heating apparatus and astoke-h le; it
is very floe and thon ughly up to date in
equipment and conveniences. The two other
greenhouses are ten by seventy-five feet, with
good heating apparatus and in good condition.
The property bus some fine fruit trees and a
well of gocd water under cover on the prem-
ises.

This property is eligibly located on the south
side of theFrtderick road, adjoining the prop-
erty of Mrs. John Loeber, and can be reached
by five cent car tare from the City.

^~A Splendid chance tor a florist and gar-
dener to build up a good tradp.

TERMS OF SALE AS PRESCRIBED BY
THE DECREE;— One-half cash on ratification
of sale, balance in six months from day of sale;
credit payment to bear interest from day of
sale and to be secured to the satisfaction of the
undersigned, Trustee, or all cash, at pur-
chHPer's opt ion.

^^A cash deposit of three hundred dollars
($3tX).00) required on the day of s-tle.

JOHN F. GONTRUM,
Trustee.
For further particulars, address.

TOWSON,
Maryland.

LEGAL NOTICES.

A. T De La Marc Printing anb Pdblish-
iNG Company, Limited —The annual meeting
(jf the ftockholders of this Company will be
held at the oflice of said Company, Nos. 3 to 8
Duane street (Rhlnelander Building), in the
Borough of Manhattan, City of New York, on
the eleventh day of January, 1900, at 12 o'clock
noon, for the Election of a Board of Directors
and two Inspectors.

J. H. Griffith, A. T. De La Mare,

Secretarj-. President.

A. T. De La Mare Phintino and Pddlish-
iNG Company. Limited —By order of the
Board ot Directors the Transfer Books of the
above Corporation will he closed on and after
January 4, 19iHi. at 12 o'clock noon, to January
12, 1900, at 12 o'clock noon.

Joseph Maqill, A. T. De La Mare.

Treasurer. President.

Mention the Florists' iSxokanffe waen writtnc

The following: are the Bcores made by
the Cincinnati touriBts in a game with
the IndianapoliB boys on Wednesday
evening, December 13.

CINCINNATI.

Wm. Schuman 1.54

T.Jackson 176

Wm.Rodgers 118

R. Witters aetter..ll3

A. Sundeibruch...l31

Total 692

INDIANAPOLIS.

Billingsley 116

Kattsam 138

Vollrath 76

Bertermand , 85

Rieman '" 101

Total 516

2

3

4

126

108

142

144

131

124

VM

144

1111

K

118

124

144

129

17B

«4

104

99

123

130

123

Prizes: Box of cigars to winningteam.
A handsome briar and amber pipe for
high score, T. Jaclison, winner. A fine
beer mug, for best five-frame score» also-
won by Jackson, with a score of 102.
Still tliey say we are from the Porko-
polis. E. G. G.

Chicago.— The Chicago Florists' Club
in their contest with the league club on
Friday last got worsted badly, the
Amhersts won three games. The florists
were crippled by part of the team being
too busy at Christmas work to play ball.

St. Louis. — Following are the Florists'
Bowling Club scores for December 18,
1899.

1

Sanders 123

KuDZ 9>

Iteneke 122

Weber 137

O. A. Kuehn 11.9

Fillmore.... •■• 97

John Young 114

West Hoboken, N. J.— The bowling
scores of theNorth Hudson Florists' Club
for December 20 are as follows :

12 3 4

Geo. Brown IBS 156 173 187

P«ul Fischer 118 146 122 143

M.Hansen 180 218 132 201

Chas Wache 1P5 132 168 128

W. Hillebrecht 139 130 119 150

H. Baumann ll'8 199 123 131

L. HanBen 122 127 134 98

J. Fiesser 138 111 139 120

H. C. Steinhoff 146 140 119 137

John Birnie 119 145 133 135

Chas. Menne 146 118 166

Cbas. Sietz 169 146 150

Chas.Heintz 112 133 127

Platbnsh, N. Y.— Next
night the annual roll for prizes
The scores made this week
under :

1

L. Schmutz 116

E. Dailledouze 172

H. Dailledouze Ic5

C. Wocker 81

A. Zeller 134

P.Kiley 126

P. Dailledouze 117

C. Woorner 113

Papa Zeller 79

J. 1. Donlao 193

S. S. Butterfleld 101

New York. — The New York P'lorists'
Bowling Club will not meet again until
the evening ot January 2. The follow-
ing are the scores rolled Monday night
last :

12 3 4

L. Hafner 109 lli8 116 120

A.S. Burns 135 139 141 147

T.Lang 153 162 118 147

W. Siebreoht 139 120 161 136

W.J.Stewart 102 128 167 123

J.A.Shaw 125 97 133 110

J. I. Donlan 13? 139 lU 156

Thi

rsday

will

occur.

were as

2

3

151

• 113

169

lliK

116

149

164

166

160

1311

112

116

118

164

107

114

Dichorisandra thyrsiflora as a bed
ding plant makes a telling feature every
time I try it. The growth is irregular,
that Is, some shoots will flower when a
foot high, and others will attain a height
ot two or three feet before blooming.
The color of the flowers is dark purple;
they are produced on the tops ot the
shoots immediately above the rosettes
of dark shining green leaves. No plant
roots easier from cuttings than this. All
that is necessary is to cut the stems in
pieces, with a leaf to each piece, and put
in sand ; roots and tubers are formed
quickly, new shoot* starting from the
base.

December 23, 1899

Thb F=i-orists' Exchange.

1269

New York's First Christmas Trees.

It is now nearly half a liiindred years,
says the Evening Telegram, since the
custom of Christuuis trees and holiday
greenery led to the business of supplying
the New York trade; and it was in the
Catskill Mountains that the industry be-
gan. Mark Oarr, a red faced and jolly
old woodsman, tirst conceived the idea
of cutting and shipping Christmas trees
to New York. His home was iu the
mountains, back of Catskill village, and
his woodland neighbors laughed long
and loud at his " sill.v scheme," as they
called It. Mark, however, was not dis-
couraged. The trees %vere abundant and
he wanted to clean the land an.vway.
Moreover, the cost of cutting and trans-
portation he knew would comprise the
entire expense of the enterprise. In the
month of November, in 1851, through
the deep snow of an early, old-fashioned
Winter, Mark Carr and his sons went out
into the wruxls and cut two big sleigh
loads of Christmas trees. Once .in New
York old .Mark rented a strip of sidewalk
at the corner of Vesey and Greenwich
streets for an old-fashioned silver dollar.
There the woodsman displayed his
mountain novelties; and it was the first
booth for the sale of Christmas trees ever
established in New Y'ork City. The entire
stock of trees was disposed of in a few
hours, the trees bringing prices that to
honest Mark seemed to be exorliitant.
People gathered about his pl.K.c cMncrly.
Mark was back in New York the follow-
ing year with a much larger stack of
greens, which he now learned to sell at
still higher prices than before. From
that time to this the business has grown
with surprising rapidit.v.

Our Paris Letter.

After having had, at the beginning of
October, light frost which killed bedding
plants such as coleus, dahlias, begonias,
etc., and late vegetables, like kidney
beans, which were in great demand, we
had, up till December 8, been experienc-
ing nice weather, and those plants which
had been injured made new growth and
flowered again. Freezing weather is
again witli us, however, and we must
say adieu to all outdoor Hoivers.

Complaints are heard from agricultur-
ists in some parts of the country, espe-
cially in the West and Northwest, of
want of rain. The supply of water Is so
short that certain cider makers in .Nor-
mand.y have been forced to discontinue
their work.

The seed trade catalogues begin to ap-
pear. Prices are in general Hrm (but not
so high as was anticipated in September
and October), especially on biennal sorts
like beets, mangolds, carrots, turnips,
Swedes, etc., owing to the mild weather
of this Autumn, which has enabled small
roots grown for stocks to enlarge. They
were very small, in season, having been
sown late, and much injured by the heat
and drought in August and September.
Prospects, which at one time seemed bad
for next season, are a little brighter and
will further improve if we get a good lot
of snow and rain this Winter, otherwise
the seed crop in France next year will be
very inferior.

The nurserymen in Angers, Orleans and
Ussy have been favored by the season for
their ground work and business. Fruit
stocks are in great demand and nearly
exhausted in every place. Ornamentals
and forest stocks are still obtainable in
quantities; the season has been favora-
ble for them.

The Paris Chrysanthemum Exhibition,
held under the auspices of the French Na-
tional Horticultural Society, in the Tule-
ries Gardens, in the middle of November,
was a decided success. Notwithstanding
a little chrysanthemum rust had ap-
peared in a small town in the West, all
the plants exhibited in Paris were abso-
lutel.v free from this disoiise. Among
novelties shown by different firms, the
following were much admired: Dorothy,
incurved, dark mahogany, very curious
and superb flower; I5uc de Dondeduville,
pure yellow; Colette, flower globular,
creamy white, with yellow center; Am-
phitrite, flower flat, florets long and
large, color white with creamy center;

Henry de Vllmorin, delicate yellow,
flower of large size; L'Epatant, old rose,
flower flat, but very full; l,e Fakir, color
yellow chamois; Madame V. Delavier,
big flower, pale rose and white; Man-
darin, pure yellow; Marie Chaumet, pure
white; M. I'iennes, flower globular and
well incurved, rich maroon color, moire
on the reverse; Marquise de Breteuil,
rose, a perfect flower; Madame Gabriel
Debrie, globular flower of rich white car-
nation color; Georges Magna, large
single flower, with sparkling florets at
first tubular, afterward flattened and
curled at the tips; color pale gold on the
rever.se, and the tubes salmon red on the
upper surface, with green center. This
sort has been much admired and is an
acquisition. Jules Benard, rich, clear
purple, with silver reverse; Princess Alice
de Monaco, pure white with florets curled
and loose; very early, and one of the
best whites; specially "good for pot cul-
ture. Pierre Legrand, color purple, re-
verse silver white; Perle Rose, large
flower, very full, color delicate rose;
Plumage, rosy lilac, with white reverse,
narrow petals finely dispersed.

It was remarked by the visitors that
very large flowers were not so much in
favor as in past years, but bushy plants
with good and numerous flowers were
much appreciated. In the same exhibi-
tion were exposed floral designs, nice
lots of Begonia Gloire de Lorraine and
other stock. President Loubet, accom-
panied by several ministers visited the
exhibition. E. T.

D. & C. ROSES

aretheclieapeBt becansetbeyar*^ thebeet. Webave
In Btnck civer lOOU varieties on <.wii rootB. IncludiDB
nearly 200 New Koued not offered eisewbere.as well
as all the old favoritlep. at prices that moke It wo ah
your while to send UB yimrllBt for q not atu-ns before
buylne elsewhere. All sites fr"ir 2% Id. pute up,

Se-id for a copy of our New Ciulde to Roue Cul-
ture fo' I'HO, a handsunio liuok <>I li4 paites. Illus-
irrtted with hundreda of nall-lones and numerouB
Colored plates. It ts really a work of art aiid free
for the "Bkinjr.

THE CItTQZE & COtTABD CO-, Sos9 Qrivers, West Qrove. Fa.
Mention the Florists' Exchanire when wrltlnd

Z^i In. Bride, IU. Van HouUe, at $4.00
per li'ii.

2\4 in. Bride and Maid, C. Soupert,
Vello-w Soupert, Hermo»a, Mrs,
l>e Grawf VellO'w Rambler,
Crimson Rambler, and u Kt-nerai
lioeot tr o(i Roses, m-J^iu.,at low pricep,

HIBISCUS cooperi. [-;/rpVm

MOON VINE, white, true, '
AtiPARAClKt PlutnosasandSpren

tferl. 2i,i In. pots, $5.i)U per Klu. A. Pln-
nioHUS Nanus, Oiu. pots, at $15 per imi.

3</2 in. KVBRA BEGONIA, at $4 iKJa 100.

HARDV PINK, rooted cuttiDgc, 6 varie-
ties, $1.00 per lUii; $8.00 per lulXI. ^"Casli.

THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchange when writing

LAST CALL FOR

AZALEA INDICA

A splendid lot of the favorite Easter plant,
choiceflt varieties only, just arrived per steamer
Switzerland.

Strong plants, $35.00 per lOO, worth $50.00.

PRiniROSHS, large. blooraing'Chinese
Pnmiuoes, in blnoin, 4 in. pots, 8 cents; smailf r
plants of same kind, 4 in, without potg, $6.uu
per HO.

CLEMATIS JACKMAI*iNI,3yr.old,
6 to 8 fi-.rttiony.IlM dt.z. : 2 to 3 ft.,$a5lia doz.

PRIII1UL,A 0BC07«iICA, 4 in., $5,011
per lltO.

CYCI^AMEN, 4 in. pots, $1.00 per doz.

BEOONIA Semperflnrens Gitzantea, 6 in.
pois, $2.50 per doz. ;4 in. pots, Pres. Carnot and
other varieties. $1.20 per doz.

Orders now booked fur A25Ar,EA8 to be
delivere'i in the Fall of 19l0. f lease write for
price list.

When ordering state If pots are wanted.
Cash with order, please.

GODFREY ASCHMiN^, u„ti:.?.V. Phila.,Pa.

wholebalb gkowkr of pot plants.
Agent for O. Van dkn Plas, Lorchristy.
Belgium, for Azaleas, Rhododendrons, Etc.
Mention the Florlste' Exchange when writing.

EXTRA VAIiUE ! LAST CHANCE ! II. P.

Rosetf.mlxed.^ year. 60c. and 75c. a doz RaiiibleiH
and \nmpd II. P. XX. etiong. $1.25 a doz. Ilurdy
'I>luniH, pink and wblte, large dowering stuck [ilaots,
■15c. a doz. DiililinH. Agnew, BrutoD. Nymphea,
75c. a doz ; Snowclfld SOc. a doz Caeli. pleafe.

W. O. HISSING, WeHlfleld, N. J.
Mention the Florlnta' GxchanK? when writing.

m ROBT. CRAIO k SON, S

: BOSES. PHLIIS, CBOTONS. :

S . CARNATIONS.. 5

■ and Noveltle. In Decorative Pl.nti, b

2 Markel end 49th St« , PHILADELPHIA. Pa J

Mention the FlorlHta' Exchange wheti writing

RQSES=For Spring Blooming.

The proper sortB. Clotlillde Soupert, Gcn'l Jacqueminot,
Coq. des Alps. La France. Cuq. des Blanches, etc., flne
1 anda year fleld-grown plants, suitable forS In. pot, 5c.
CLEMATIS Virginiana, fineet AiLerlcan
Cllmher, Bweet-scenied small white flower. 2 year,
BtroDg. S ctB. IjnrtTP.flowered ClematlH. for
forcing, purple and white, floe plants, from 5 In, pota, at
18c.; 2 year, fleld-grown plants, ISc ; lyear.fleld grown,
flne plants, at 12c Packing free.

w. H. SALTER, Rochester, N Y.

Mention th* Florist*' Exrhanr^ when wrItlnB

SPECIAL NOTICE

The unprecedented demand
for the new and beautiful

ROSE LIBERTY

Has made it necessary for ue to anncunce all
stock for Marcb delivery has been sold and
orders hereafter will be taiieD and filled In
their order of receipt, until further notice.
To be sure of any of this 8t« ok for April and
May delivery it will be neceesary to order early.
One quarter of the stock is controlled by us
and no one has authority to sell in the New
Gngiaod States except i^y fur permissiun.

Prices are as follows: Best stock grown.
Own rooted Plants, 3^ In. pots.

12 plants 60 cts. each.

25

50

100

1(100

60
30
26
20

Grafted Plants, zy^ In. pots.

13 plants 75 cts. each.

25 •• 60

60 " 80 "

100 •• 40 "

1000 " 33

EDMUND M.WOODJGO.,Naticl(,Mass.

Near BOSTON.
Mantlon tba Vlorlats' Rxehanr* wh*ii wrltlnv

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Box 936 . PAINESVILLE, OHIO.

Leading American Norserjnifn, otter one of the Sloht Complete .insortmenU of

FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS, ROSES, BULBS, ETC.

46 TeorN. 44 (ireonhoutei*. 1000 Acrew. Coi-rettpondence 8ollvlt«d. CutalocFree.

I

FOR SPRING
TRADE

HARDY BOSES

^ORDERS NOW BOOKED FOR VARIETIES AND PRICES. ADDRESS

C. H. JOOSTEN, 85 Dey St., New York.

GIVE US LIBERTY!

THIS WILL BE THE CRY WHEN THE PLANTS ARE ALL SOLD.

The demand for the PJe-^v Crltn.%on-8carIet Rose LIBERXV has been so great
that OUR STOCK FOWL MARCH DIi:L,IVERV IS ALL SOLD. We are DOW

bouking lor April, and as all orders are Oiled sirictly in roia.ion, tlotibts who have not as
yet secured their stock shi uld order at once.

OWN ROOT PLANTS. FROM Z^-i INCH POTS.
30 Plants or more and lees than 100, 30c, each

100 Plants and up to 1000 !i5c. rnch

lUOO Plants and over S'jUO.OOpcr lUOO

3 inch pot plants, He, each additional.

GRAFTED PLANTS, FROM 2K< INCH POTS.
.50 Plants or more and lesB than 100, 50c. each

100 Plants and up to 1000 40c. each

1000 Plants or more S3.50.00 per 1000

3 inch pot plants, 5c. each additional.

ROBERT SCOTT & SON, Sharon Hill, Del. Co., Pa.

Eastern AgentB: Western Agents :
ROBT. CRAIG & SON, 49th & Market St.. Phlla . Pa. BASSETT & WASHBURN, 78 Wabash Av., Chicago.
Mention the FlorlaU' Bichamre wh^^ wriung.

CRIMSON RAMBLER

ROSES ia Standard and Bush Form.

Per inn

$20 00

15 00

35 00

Per H"7,.

EXTRA SELECTED, 4-5 feet $3 00

FIRST CLASS, 3-4 feet 2 00

STANDARD or Tree form, flne 4 50

These are very fine trees, and it planted now will make very
showy and attractive plants.

YELLOW, PINK, WHITE RAMBLER, bush form, per doz., $2.50.

In forcing kinds, extra strong, $10.00 per 100
In Standard or Tree form, $3.50 per dozen.
HEADODAUTKBS FOB

FORCING RHODODENDRONS. HARDY AZALEAS, EVERGREENS, ETC., ETC

For prices on SPIR.ffiA, P.ffiONIES, Etc. , see last issue Florists' Exchange.

BOBBINK & ATKINS, RUTHERFORD, N. J.

Mention tlw Flortata' Bxehaoce wheo writing.

H. P. ROSES

THE GRAND
NEW ROSE

LIBERTY

For April Delivery. The brightest crim-
son forcing rose in existence. An all year
around bloomer. Read record of cut of
one house containing 1U35 plants for
season of 1898.

1898 Cut.
SEPT. ..8479
OCT. ...7435
NOV. ...1683
DEC....410S

1899 Cut. 1899 Cut.

JAN 2570 MAY. .5520

FEB. ...3120 JUNE. .4106

MARCH. .3008 JULY. .7688

APRIL.. 5006 AUG.... 6146

All OrilerH Filled Strictls- I

RolntloD.
PKICES ARE AS FOI.l.OW!-

Own rooted Plai.t8,lnJ«in.pot»- r,0 p\a«lH :«(• els. each.

I'Z pinnts fiO cts. encli. 1 OO plnntn *i5 ctM. each.

>i5 pliiiitH 50 rtii. encli. 1 OOU plants 'iO ctH. encli.

Grafted Plants. In 'ii^ In. pots-

ERNST G. ASMUS, West Hoboken, N. J. AGENTS:

50 plnntH .'30 cts. eacli.

1!2 plivnts r.'Scts. each. 1110 pInniB 40 cts. each.

•J5 plants WOcts. each. 1000 plants ...35 cts. each.

J. C. VAVCHtM, J.P«.M*.V, K. R. PIKRSOffJ CO.

ChlcaKO, III. Summit, PJ. J. Tarrytowrn, N. V.

1270

THB FLORISTS' EXCHANGE.

!

HYDRANGEAS!

FOR FORCING.

OTAKSA. THOS. HOQQ.

Fine strong stock, with 4 to G crowns,

$IO per lOO; $90 per lOOO.

Jackson X Perkins Co., Newark, New York.

Mgntlon tk> FlorlBf Exchange when writing.

CABBAGE PLANTS

Fleld-KTown. 15 cts. per 100: $1.00 per
1000: Ifby mall add 10 cts. per 100. Write
for prices on large lots for fau planting.

Le "r "T ■ I /^ B Boston Market, Tennis
b I I U ^ B Ball, Curied Simpson,
GrandRapldsandothervarietles,15c.al00,
$1 per 1000; llby mall add 10c. per 100.

B * D CI C V Strong plants, 35 cts.
KAKOUCT perl00;fl.50al000;
112.50 per 10,000. irby mall add 20c. per 100.
Other Vegetable Plants In Season. Cash with order

R. VINCENT, JR, a SON, White Marsh. Md

McDtlon tbe FlorlBf BSxchaoge when wrttlng.

P. OUWERKERK

1123 Summit Ave., Jersey City, N. J.

Just received from our Holland Nurseries

RHODODENDRONS, AZALEAS,

SPIR£A JAPONICA, LILIUM SPECIOSUM

P/EONIES, BLEEDING HEART

POT GROWN LILACS, HYDRANGEA IN SORTS.

~'" ' H. P. ROSES, in the best sorts.

CES MODERATE.
M«nti<iai th» 6^1or1«t*' BxchABg* wh«n wrltlmg.

TREES! TREES!

worwav. snear ana Silver Mapjef
SSJ^tJ'ipFuce ana Artoor Vltse.
WM.J.CHINNICK, Trenion.N.J.

Mention th> OT^rl.t.' Exch.n,. wh>n wrItlBg.

100,000 PRIVET

Per 1000 _ . „

• i^of, »20,00 34 ft.,

Jfft ..lo.OO 4-5tt.

PerlOOO
135.00
. 45.00

Usual Assortment of ROSES,
Including Crimson Rambler.

HIR&M T. JONES, Union County Nurseries,

ELIZABETH. NEW JERSEY.

Mention tHe Flori.u' Eicbange when writing.

Deutzia Gracilis

strong bushy plants for forcing.

$6.00 per Hnndred.
StMUEL 0. MOON, Morrisville, ""^t: Pa.

Send for price list of linrUy slirubB and trees,
Mention tke Florl»t»i' Eichange when writing.

VINCA MINOR.

PRSEBT DEP|RT|E|IT.

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYHEN

Wilson J. Petebb, Troy, O., Presiilent;
D. S. Lake, Shenandoah, la., Vice-Presulent,
George C. Seager, Rochester, N. J., Secre-
tary; C. L. Yates, Rochester, N. Y., Treai,-
urer.

""TlNEHURST NURSERIES

OTTO KATZENSTEIN. Mgr. PINEHURST, N.C.

ABli for our TraSe Lists of American

Woody and Herbaceous Plants and Seed.

Mention the FlorlsU' Exchange when wrltlDg

EDWARD B. JACKSON,

WHOLESALE FLORIST

Hardy Herbaceous Plants Only

In any quantity, for the least money.
STAMFORD, CONN.

Mention th» inorlgta' Exckange when writing

SPRINGFIELD,
_ _ ^ _ _ NEW JERSEY.

Whole" ale^'^REEs" AND PLANTS in full assortment. Tradej^Ca.nloitue

\ F. NURSERIES

I THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio,

C Desire to call the attention of Florists and Nurserymen to their 40 acres of

S HARDY ROSES, their oomDletp assortment ot KRlTiTand ORJiJAMENXAI,

> TREES and SHRVBS, and their 44 G reenhouses ol ROSES,

> PALMS, FICUS, EERNS, ETC.

* Correspodence and personal inspection solicited. Trade List and Catalogues free. *

Pin, Scarlet, Bed, White, WlUow
1 n nnn leavea, EngHsIi and Tnikey, 4 to

100,000 Norway, Sugar, Sycamore and Sliver Leaved, all sizes.

Catalogues on application. Send estimate of wants for prices.

THE WM. H. MOON CO., ci-ewwood nurseries. Morrisville, Pa.

Mention tbe Florlflta' Exchange when writing. ^

CDIIIT >lin ADHIIICIITII Small Fruits, Grapes, Shrubs, Climbing Plants, J
rnUII HNU UnniiniCniHL Rosm, Evergreens, Hardy Plants, Paronles. \

TREES

FOR ORCHARD «NO GARDEN

J

Lareest and choicest colleciions In America

BEST NOVELTIES,

DeBcrlptlve Illustrated Catalogue free. ^

ELLWANCER & BARRY, ^

MOUNT HOPE NURSERIES. Rochester, N. Y. a
Fifty-DiDth Year.

llMiUon th« Florttf Bxell«B«« when wntln«.

Fred'k W. Kelsey. New York has
secured the contract to supply 4,000
shade trees to be set out in Highland
avenue, Passaic, N. J.

The Horticultural Commissioners of
California have received notice from
Alexander Craw, of the State Board of
Horticulture, calling attention to the
dangers of importing diseased nursery
stock, and advising them to caution
nurserymen and others against ordering
peach and other stone fruit from eastern
and southern States, as unless an abso-
lutely clean bill of health can be pro-
duced the stock will be condemned.—
California Cultivator.

Western Association of Wholesale
Nurserymen.— This associivtion held
its annual meeting at Kansas City, De-
cember 13. The following officers were
elected: A. L. Brooke, North Topeka,
president; R. H. Blair, Kansas City, vice-
president; U. B. Pearsall, Leavenworth,
secretary and treasurer. Executive
Committee— A. Willis (chairman), Otta-
wa- Peter Youngers, (ieneva. Neb.; I'..
S. Welsh, Shenandoah. la.: J. L. Bagby,
New Haven. Mo.; E. J. Holeman, Leav-
enworth, Kas. It was brought out dur-
ing the discussion of supplies and prices
of stock that the supply is much lighter
than last year, and that prices are at
least 25 per cent, higher on account of
this scarcity. The amount of stock to
be planted next Spring of apple grafts
and grape vines will be about the same
as last year, but owing to the inability
to procure propagating stock from Eu-
rope the number of pear and cherry trees
will be diminished at least one-third.

Canadian Nursery Laws.- The Inde-
pendent of Grimsby, ( Hit., raises its voice
against a contemplatcili'h.inge in the ex-
isting regul.ntions regarding the inipor-
tation of firelgn nursery stock. That
newspaper states, among other things:
" The San .Tos6 Scale Commission made
the dipcoverv that the orchards most in-
fected with the scale were those nearest
the Niagara frontier. In this section,
some stock planted, had been procured
from New York State, where the scale
was prevalent. The unrestricted admis-
sion of such stock into our country
would produce untold disaster to the
fruit industry and utter demoralization
to the fruit trade. The present condi-
tion of affairs is much preferable. One
pernicious feature of the nursery business
that the embargo has wiped out is the
'jobbing business.' Jobbers cannot buy
across the lines, the Canadian nursery-
men will not sell to them, and so they
have passed— never to return— we sin-
cerely hope. The Canadian nurserymen
are not afraid to meet the Americans m
direct competition, for as a matter of
fact the price of nursery stock is higher
in the United States to-day than it is in
Canada, but what our nurserymen do
object to is coming into competition
with jobbers selling third-class American

" We are working up a good fruit trade
with Britain. The possibilities are great.
No risks shouh' be undertaken that
would, in the slightest degree, imperil
our prospects in this direction. We trust
the Government will turn a deaf ear to
any propositions having for their object
the unrestricted entry of fruit stock into
Canada.''

San Jose Scale in Pennsylvanla.--

The problem of how to manage the ban
.losf' scale is giving nurserymen in 1 eun-
svlvania more trouble .it this time than
any other subject. We are at a loss to
know what the end will be We do not
understand the habits of the pernicious
mite, whether it comes and goes oi it-
self or whether it comes and stays.
Some nurserymen in New Jersey are con-
templating going out of the b'is"i/ss, at
least quitting growing all kinds of stotk
that the scale attacks worst. If some
one acquainted with this scale wou d
<»ive us some reliableinformation regaid-
fng its habits in the country whence it
came, we then would be better able to
judge of what we may expect from it
here as a neighbor. State laws will not
kill it. Certificates in many cases fan to
certify the facts. State laws may be
made' so odious that nursery nien would
not like to continue their business under
them. Law or no law >vould seem to be
the question. I noticed in y""^ ^".."i" w
paper some time since that Fred k. vv.
Kelsey, of New York, was pondering
over the practicability of stringent state
laws to prevent the spread of the scale
This scale question is one we will nave
to meet; but it seems to i»e .that the av-
erage legislator is hardly the ellow to
meet it. He would not know the effects
a drastic law might have on the nursery
industry of a state-it might purge every
nurserymiin out of that, state.— W. f.
Brinton.

False Sweet Shrub.— It is sate to say
that nine-tenths of the calycanthus
grown tor sale in nurseries are not the
Sld-fashioned sweet shrub so dear to our
memories. Botanically, the one deserv-
ing the name applied to both is Caly-
canthus floridus, while the usurper is
Calycanthus Ifevigatus. To a casual ob-
server, the difference between plants oi
these two is hardly discernible; but the
rtowers of C. licvigatus are usually
smaller and less odorous. A batch ot
seedling Ia?vigatu8 will produce variable
flowers as regards odor, some very
nearly approaching the more desired
species, while others need positive bruis-
ing to develop anything like fragrance.

While I would not like to say C. flor-
idus never produces seed, it certainly has
never done so in the vicinity ot Philadel-
phia, making its frequent seeding very
doubtful. Some plants do seed under
certain climatic conditions when they
might not otherwise. The lovely Prairie
Rose, Rosa setigera, is a notable exam-
ple of this. Though I have seen seeds
that produced plants in thousands, I
never saw a plant producing the seed in
our vicinity. It must be procured from
a source where the seeding is permitted.
If some nurseryman was to take this
matter up and work at the true Caly-
canthus floridus as the Sweet Shrub, he
could undoubtedly make a profitable
thing of it. S. Mendelson Meehan.

Just Received in
Fine Condition.

PLANTS FOR FORCING

Rhododendrons in finest varieties small, ,

« " " large, 65.

Lilacs for forcing, Charles X, and M. Legraye 45

Roses, extra heavy Heemosa. 10

Crimson Ramblers, extra strong 20

H. P. in best market varieties 10.

Azalea Indica, 10-12 *35.00; 12-15 45.

nollis, woU budded 35.

Pontics, " extra strong 45

Iris Hispanica, fine $1.50 per 1000 ; QIadiolus, The Bride, pure white 5

Tulips, parrot to name 12

F. W. O. SCHMITZ, Jersey City,

Meatlon the nortBt«' Excbang* wb.n writlns.

,00 per 100

.00 " 100

.00 " 100

00 •■ 100

.00 " 100

.00 " 100

.00 " 100
,00

.00 •

.00 '

.00 "

N.

Qrape Vines

Deacriptive and Price List free.
Cnrrants. Gooe*eberrleB and other Small
Fruit Plants. Extraquality. Warranted true.
T. 9. HUBBARD CO., PREDONIA, N. Y.

M'<=>ntlAn tTie FlorlBtH' Exchange when writing

FRUIT and ORNAMENTAL TREES,

Scrubs, Vines and Roses.

ite for price list or send your lists
nts for special prices.

T. SMITH CO., Geneva, N. Y.

a the Florlati' Exchange when writing.

BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS.

Roses.— Those who raise their own
stock ot roses, and have not yet got in
all the cuttings required tor next year's
planting, should not lose any time in
doing so. Although good plants can be
produced from cuttings that are struck
much later in the season than this we
have alwavs found that those struck
prior to January 11, and grown moder-
ately cool through the Winter, had an
advantage over those that were put in
later, producing better flowers m the
late Summer and Fall.

Chrysanthemums.- If the old plants
are too much in the way cuttings may
be taken any time now and the old stock
thrown out' From the young stock cut-
tings may again be taken, then they may
bediscarded if necessary. Wherethrough
lack of space it is difficult to keep over
the old plants in good shape the forego-
ing will be found the next best thing to
do. Specimens, for pot plants, should
be rooted now or else early in January,
and be kept growing right along to give
the best results.

Fuchsias.- The old stock plants of
fuchsias should be shaken out now and
repotted. The balls of roots can be re-
d need enough so that the same size pot
will be large enough to hold them again.
Cse a good rich soil for potting, and
start them up in a warm house. As these
plants are only wanted to produce cut-
tings, re-potting them now may seem
unnecessary, as they start fairly well
without it; but it will be found that by
giving them new soil to start in a better
hatch of cuttings is insured.

December 23, 1899.

The F-l-Orists' Exchknge.

1271

Pelargoniums will be all iu thumb
pots by this time, and to iiave them in
the best possible shape for .Spring sales
they ought never to be checlied the least
while growing. A night temperature of
55 to 58 degrees suits them admirably,
and do not let them get pot bound nor
stand them so close together on the
bench as an ordinary geranium. Keep a
sharp looliout for green fly and red spi-
der—the two worst enemies of the pelar-
gonium.

Where Adiantu.m is bench grown for
cutting purposes, water must lie with-
held to a great extent from the plants
alread.v cut down until new fronds ap-
pear. To deluge them with water before
the new growth starts will result in a
very poor succeeding supply of fronds.

HINTS and HELPS.

Cuttings of Chi'ysan them u Ills which

are intended to be grown into large
specimen plants should be put iu about
this time. Short, strong growths are
the best. They may be put in the sand
bed and shaded or covered with glass
instead of applying large quantities of
water to Iceep the foliage from droop-
ing. The better method is to put each
cutting into a thumb pot. usiug a mix-
ture of sand and leaf mould, and placing
the pots in a cool and humid atmos-
phere where there is no danger from
damping off. When they root in the
pots they can 'le shifted into larger ones
without at all feeling the change; where-
as, if transferred from beds to pots, un-
less the roots are strong and of sufficient
numliers, they show the effects of the
transfer for some time afterwards.

The Hardy Viiicas. — There are about
ten species and varieties of this useful
genus, most of which are very hardy
and are commonly used in a variet.v of
ways. The common one, V. minor, and its
forms luxuriate under the shade of trees
and bushes where scarcely anything else
will exist. If the.y get a certain amount
of light and the soil is suitable, they will
take possession to theexclusit>n of every-
thing else. Vinca minor ma.v therefore
be said to be one of the best plants, if
not the best, for covering bare spots under
trees. The variegated form is not such
a rampant grower. It is a good plant
as a ground-work for such plants as
Cypripedium acaule and C. spectabile.
V. herbacea has a very confused and
weedy growth ; it does splendidly in dry
situations and is sometimes used effec-
tively as a basket plant. The finest
variety for purposes of this nature, how-
ever, is a form t»f V. nuijor called ele-
gantissima; its long growths in baskets
or vases have a very ornamental appear-
ance, and even in a small state it is a
good seller. The foliage is principally
green in the center, ivory white on the
margins. Anothervariety with the mar-
gins of the leavesgreen and lightercolored
in the center is commonly grown. This
produces more flowers than elegantis-
sima, and has more of an upright habit.
To have .young plants in condition for
Spring the cuttings should be put in
now. A little bottom heat will help in
the rooting without weakening the
jouug plants. Take the cuttings with
two joints; take off the lower pair of
leaves and insert them so that the re-
maining pair of leaves lie close to the
sand. I'ut in thumb pots when rooted,
and later into li-inch, using stiff loam
without any othtr ingredient.

Phy llotic Ilium liindenii.— This plant,
which belongs to the caladium family,
should be emplo.ved for decorative pur-
poses more than is the case at present;
not only because the foliage differs from
the small number of kinds of plants used
for decorative work, l)ut mainly for the
reason that it will stand the rough treat-
ment given to those plants more so than
one would expect. It is a stove plant
and one of the most ornamental. After
a goodly number of leaves have been de-
veloped in a warm, moist atmosphere,
the plants will continue to keep up a pre-
sentable appearance with ordinary green-
house temperature, and they may even
be used as house plants. The leaves are
shaped somewhat like those of thefancy-
leaved caladiums; the texture is much
firmer, the color is green with white
markings along the principal veins.
Propagation is b.y division. Uefore re-
potting put the pieces in a warm sand
bed to encourage fresh roots.

Cuttings of Rex Begonia leaves will
help to fill a vacancy in the propagating
bench now. Triangular pieces of the
leaves are the best. Insert them in the
sand for about half their length. The

thicker the veins on those triangular
pieces of leaves the better, as then thej'
root quicker and tlirow up stronger
growths. When rooted put in the small-
est sized pots, and water carefully, as the
roots are small and not manv of them.
" (t. W. o.

E. G. HILL & Ca ]

Wholesale Florists

RICHMOND, INDIANA,

• riwis Kiibfi.

vfifH writioB

\\7E deal In all urcbid growing Supplies : PInutH,
** PanN, BnsketN, I'cal, Special Fertil-
izer and Manual ofCulIiire. Circulars sent on
request, willowmead Gardens, East Orange. N.J.
Mention the FlorlBta' Eicbange when wrlttng.

II TCDUAUTUtDI I^«*^ ^** YellOw. Kooted

AL I LnnAn I ntnA Cuttings. 100. 50c. ; 1000. fi.

SEI.AGINELI.A DENTICULATA. extra fine.
2 Inch, per lOO. $2.00.

E. I. RAWLINGS, Quakertown. Pa.

Mpnrlon rh** Flor.arg Kf-hnnef vohf^n writing

STRONG ROOTED CUTTINGS

By niail, Postpaid.
AGERATUM Princess Pauline, $1.00 per ICO
ALTERNANTHEKA P. Major and Aurea

Nana, 76cta. per 10(1.
COI.EIIS, In variety. 75ct8. per 100.
1(10 biiRlifl^f ''.1^' i?r<.p Natural Peach Pits left at

FURROW BROS., Guthrie, Oklahoma

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300 000 VERBENAS

6f.ill;ir,4t iiniii.vt vnrl-'lIrN, int-liuilne our new
MAi'>ll>l<)TII WHITE lUKS. .licKINLEY.

The finest white Verbena grown.
Perfectly taealiby. Free from rust

Rooted cuttlnge. 60 cts per 100 ; ^ 00 per 1000.

Plants, $2 50 per 100; |20 00 per WW.

Our list Is the choice from mllUona of seedlings

Send for I'lrciilar.

J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg. Pa.

M>-nttm the FlorlRt«i En-hang*- ggti*-n wriiln.^*

CiiierarinM. healthy and etrong. 2^\ti HO. fl 50

Pi'iinroMeN, In liud and fiower, 3 In -• 2.50

Afferatiiiii. Trlnresa Pauline, 2 In " 1 50

Km. ted Cuttings " .50

(■eranluiriH, mixed. 2!^ In " 2.00

ColeuH, mixed 2i^ In '* 2.00

(JaruailoiiH. Flora Hill, Scott, McGowan,
Portia, Hope Queen, etc.; rooted cuttings

for early hloom " 1,00

RICHARD INSALL, West Moorestown, N.J.

Lock Box rtll. Near riilladclplila.
Mention the Florists' EichanRe when writing.

IflOLEJS PfJHcess of Wales

Strong plants, $2.00 per 100.
Samples, 10 cts.

EVENOEN BROS., Williamsport, Pa.

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Period Per 1000

'*'iiie. Snilerol (wernniuiiis $1 25 $10.00

A 1 i evna II the rnM. P. Major and A. Nana .60 5 00

Aseratuiii, blue and white 60 5 00

Princess Pauline 15 6 00

Giant Sweet AlyNHUin 60 500

lleliotropeM, 12 varieties I.OO 9(k

Salvia Splendens and Bedman.... LOO 900

Feverfew, Little Gem i.OO 9.00

Double Peiunlas 1.25

Cupli%a 1.00

P.y the 100 sent by mall, by the 1000 by express.
Cash wltli order.

C. A. HARRIS & CO., Delanson, N.Y.

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CHOICE STOCK™ S™"

Per l«l

Cyclaiueii, 4 colors, V/, in. pots $5 CO

AsparaKUS Spreugerl,2i/oin.pot8,

exlrii strontf 6 00

Asparaicns Sprengerl, 3 Id. pots,

very large 8 00

PrlmroHes, (Chinese), 3 in. pots 6 00

* '^ 8 00

" " 6 in. pans, $3 00 per doz.

" (Obconica Grandltlora and Hybri-
dum) same size and price as Chinese
Primroses. All in bud and bloom.

NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich.

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PRIMROSES SrR^/iS

... Per 100

Chinese, from 2 Inch pots «i 50

Chinese, from flau, ifS.OO per 1000 I'oo

Obconica grandlflora, 4 Inch pots. In bud and bVooni 4^00
Forffet>iiie-nott Victoria, 2 Inch pots... . 300

Foreet-nie-uot. Large Clumps, ready for
benching for Winter bloom 4,00

ORANGE FLORAL CO..

E. FRYER, Mgr. WEST ORANGE, N.J.

Mention the FIoHste' Exchansre when writing

GERANIUMS

A fine assortment, 2 Inch plants, $2.50 per 100.

IVY GERANIUM, SVerl'J'"'."":

Coleus, Ageratum, Etc., *^ V"

A. J. BALDWIN, Newark, Ohio.

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A FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT

FOR HOLIDAY TRADE.

Extra floe 3 in. Chinese Primrose in bud
and bloom, $4.liO per 100 Asparagus Spren-
gerl and Plumosus. 3 in , $8 00 per blO. Rex
KegoDia, 3 in., mi.\ed $4.00 per K«l. Marguer-
ite Daisy, large flowering white, 2 in, $3 00 per
inc. NephroleplsCordata Compacta, 3^ in.,
$4.00 per 100 Kentla Beltnoreana and For-
steriana, 4 in., nice plants, 40c. each. Cash
OEO. M. EMMAN8, Newton, Kl. j.
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VERBENA KING.

The liiFKest Verbena

Krower In the world.

Say, boys! we have

them, too. None finer.

the very best mam-

mout h nam^d vais. un

****"*" SRk earth at the following

prices : 60 cents per

* / 100; $5.00 oer 1,000; 5.0' 0

for $22.00; 10.000 for

$40.00

J* Write for prices on

j'^ ■ ^. larcer lots.

^^^^B %^ ^^^^ NoTiCE--\Vep8j the

I^^^H ^^^HT express on all rooted

^^^M'^' ' -^-.^^^V cuttings, and guar-

^^H ^ ^^^^P^ antes satisfaction In

^V ^^^P^ every way.

^Mqy. ^. ^^^ That cash, please.

C. HUIMFELD.
CLAY CENTRE, KANSAS.

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SPECIAL SALE

For the Holiday Trade.

CYCLAMEN PerHlcum !4plendenB Glean-
leuni. flneat strain In the world, well grown plants.
In bud and bloom, out of 4 In. pots, $1,50 perdoz.; $12 00
per 100.

C H I NESE PRIM R OHEJ*. fringed foliage,
finest market varieties, from 2W In. pota, $2.50 per loO ■
from 9 in pots, v try tine, in tmd, $Lou per iMi; from
4 In. pots, strong, well-grown plants, seven colors. In-
cluding Double White. Red, and Single Blue, In bud
and bloom. $1.00 per doz. ; $8.0U per lOU.

CINERARIAS Hyb. Max. Grandlflora,
from Hats, transplanted. $L75 per 100.

NOW REAOY-Cyclaiiien P. S. GlKnn-
touin. In 4 true colors, transplanted from fiats, $2 50
per 100; $20.00 per 1000.

All t lie above warranted A No 1 tl^tock.

PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa.

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O X IT EI Zl .^ Xl X .A.S

Benary, Cannell and Sutton's prize strains, dwarf and
semi-dwarf, giant flowering, tloest colors and shades,
2M In- $2 (0 per 100 ; $5.00 per 300. 3 In., $3.00 per 100.
Cash with order, please.
Sbellroad GreeiihouNe Co.t Granse, Wd.

GERANIUMS

Hlchard Brett, Beaute Poltevlne,
M' 8. E. O. Hill, nronder, Ruy Ulasa,
Marguerite De Layera, Mme.
Bruant, $20(0 per 1000; 2^ in. pots of
the same, $30.(0 per KlOii; $3.25 per 100.
S. A. Nutt, I,a Favorite, Jas. Garr,
Double Grant, and several other
(rood bedders, $16 per 1000; 2Hin. pots,
$33.(10 per 100(1; $3.50 per lOO. Rose
Geraniums, $2 Ou per ICO. Skeleton
Rose, $2.00 per 100.

COLEUS, Crimson Verschaffeltii and Gol-
den Queen, $7.00 per 1000, 76 cts. per 100;
2 in. pots, $1.60 per 100. Coleus in variety,
$5.(iO per lOOO, 60 cts. per luO ; 3 In. pots,
$1.2.i per 100.

AGERATUM, Blue and White,7oc. per 100;
Princess Pwnline, $1.00 per 100.

CIAMT ALVSSUM, $1.00 per 100.

SAEVIA.SpiMndensand Bedman. $L25 a 100.

HELIOTROPE, 6 vars., named. $1 a 100.

CVPHEA (Cigar Plant), $1.00 per 100.

EUCHSIAS, $1.60 per 100; 3^ in. pots,
$3 00 per 100.
The above are rooted cuttings, except when

noted. Cash must accompany all orders.

J. E.FELTHOUSEN, Schenectady, N.Y.

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Unequaiedirrnnri|nn Vigorous

Varieties ILDDlIiiIu Stocii.

^ 100 1000

Rest Mammotbst strong pot plants... $3.00 fS-S.OO

rooted cuttings l.iS 10.00

Older " *' .... 100 8.00

•• " strong pot plants... 2.50 20.00

ROOTED GERANIUM CUTTINGS

Double and single, best variety, $2.(X1 per 100;
$15 00 pcrlW 0.
Strong pot plnntt, $3 (10 per 100 ; $25.00 per lOOO.

ISCARNATIONSS'-

Flora mil, Ariiinzfndy, price, $5.00 per 100.

John Voung, New Vork, price, $5.00 per 100.
C. A. Dana IVIcGoTrau Alaska

Price, $4.00 per 100.

CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM.

From 3 Incb pota, in bud. S.S.OO per 100
•• 3« " " 10.00 "

MISCELLANEOUS.

100 1000
Aiitheiiiis, Double Golden Marguerite. $2.00

Ageratum, blue and white 1.00 $8 00

" Princess Pauline ., 1.50

Coleus, all leading eorta 1.00 8 00

PucbMins. double and single 2.00 15.00

Feverlew 1.50 12.00

Heliotrope, Ilghtand dark 1 25 10.00

Impatient Suitani 2.1)0

Moon Vines, true 2 00 15,00

HaWlas. Sptendens and Bedman 1.25 10.00

TRADE LIST ON APPLICATION.

WOOD BROS., Fishkill, N. Y.

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3000 PRIMROSES

21^ in., f2,00 per lOO.
XLOOOTEIX^ OXJTTXia'O

TM8— Per 100 Per 100 Alternan

GERANIUMS— Per 100

Mrs. Parker, Double Finis,

Silver Leaf $4.00

Silver Leaf. Rose Scented 1.60

Mme.Salleroi 1.36

Deuble New Life, K. C. . . 4.00
Mrs. Pollock, Happy Thought,

$3.00 per 100.

Bronze $1 .60 per 100.

Mars. Freak of Nature, $3a 100.
Assorted (comm< n), -1.60 a 100.
Best varieties, $2.(tO per 100.
Mme. Bruant, $2.60 per 100.
Mixed,$1.26a 100; $12.00 a 11.00.

Let us book your order now.for the BEST
use, rooted cuttings, $3.00 per 100,

OERAMIUBIS- Per 100

Mrs. Parker $6.00

Happy ThouKht, SVa in... 4.00

Silver Leaf. 21/3 In 4.00

Mrs. Pollock, 2M in 4.00

Forget-Me-Not (Winter

Flowering) 3H In 4.00

HignoD«tte, 3 in 2.10

Primrose, in bud. 2^ in. 3 00

Primnla Obconica, 2 in.,

$3 a lUO; in Hats, $1.50 a 100.

Per 100

nianettla Blcolor $2.00

Vlnca 1.50

Salvia L26

Heliotrope 1.26

Begonia Erfordll 2.00

Begonia, Kex 300

Begonia Inc. Oigantea 2.00

Impatiens Suitani 3.00

Forget-Me-Not (Winter

Flowerinir) 2.0O

Alternantheras, red and yel-
low, Sum mer struck, $1 a 100;
$9 00 per 1000.

LATE

Alternantlieras, red and yel-
low, (JOc. per 100 ; $5 per 1000.

Tradescantla Tricolor,

$2.00 per 100.

Fuchsias, assorted, $1.50 a 100.
Sun Ray, variegated red,
white and green, $4.oO a 100,
Trailing Queen. $1 60 a 100.

Lemon Verbena, $1.50 a 100.

COI^EUS-

Fancy and large leaf $1.00

Separate colors 80

Mixed (W

■WHITE 'MUM for florists'

BEGOIflAS-

Per 100
Rex, assorted. 2i^ in $4.00

" named 6.00

Incarnata Oigantea, 4 in.,

readyforOin 16.00

Incarnata Gigflntea, 2H

in., ready for 4 in., )t4 to 6.00
Double White Stock, 3

in 3.00

LEMON VERBENAS.

$3.00, $4.00 and 6.00

Perioo
Hydrangea, pink, 8 in. . . $6.00

Antherlcum, 3 in 6.00

Dracaena Indivisa, in

flats 6.00

Vinca, 3in 6.00

ManettiaBicolor, 2J^in. 4.00
Fragrant Calla, 2>^ Inch,

1.60 per duz.
Fragrant Calls, 4 inch, $3.00

per doz.

Terma, Cash
orC.O. D.

GREENE &UNDERHILL,Watertown, N.Y.

ItoBUOB th. Florl.t.' Bx.banc wh«i wrttloc.

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Contents.

Amonq Western Carnation Growers. , 1274

Bowling ISSf

Briefs for Busy Floeists .... 1270
Carnation No. 666 (Two I Hub.) . .1274

Catalogoes Received 1268

Changes in Bopiness 1273

nttRT«TMA9 Trees, New York's First . 12ii9

;06T 1272

FOR Scale . . . 1272
^OTES .... IS67
1273

dlLDING . . , 1273

cuRAL Hot Water . 1274

I2;i

ent 1S70

W.'a. Vrotheroe, E. G. Hughes . . 1272
Officbrsof New York Florists' Ch b.

(Group picture) 1274-5

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Plants and Flowers 1272

Question Bo.\ 1276

Seed Trade Report 1267

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Cbicdt?o, Cincinnati, Louisville . .1279
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A Merry Christmas to You All.

The Florists' Exchange will greatly
appreciate a brief account ot your Christ-
mas trade, In comparison with previous
years. If any novelties were ofjered by
you, please name them, and the success
they met.

Exchange Brings the News First.

Editor Florists' Exchange,

The marked copy of the rLOEiSTs' Ex-
CHA.NGE, which you so kindly forwarded
me, was the first notification 1 received
that my seedling chrysanthemum, " Mar-
garet Emight," had been exhibited be-
fore the Naiional Chrysanthemum So-
ciety, and that it had scored sufficiently
high to receive a certlfictite. Accept my
thanks tor the Information.

I experiment to a certain extent with
seedling chrysanthemums every year,
and now have a bright golden yellow of
such beautiful texture, mammoth size
and perfect form, that I feel sure when 1
decide to place it on the market it will
win for itself a high ijlaee in the clirysan-
themum world. Califoruian florists, to
whom I have shown it, tell me that it is
superior in every respect to the most
popular bright yellow varieties now cul-
tivated. I will enter it lor a certificate
next year, it 1 do not dispose of thestock
as a whole before that time. It is yet
unnamed.

.Mrs. .1. G. Rodinson, Cal.

FOUR PRIZES.

The Florists' Exchange offers four
prizes for the best, most valuable and
most practical suggestions for the im-
provement of the service to be rendered
by it to its subscribers in the year I'JOO,
as follows:

First Prize A $10 Gold Piece.

Second Prize. .A f.5 Gold Piece.
Third Prize ....Tlie Water Garden.
Fourth PrizcCommerical Violet
Culture.

Competition closes with envelopes
postmarked December 31, 1899. We
trust the competition may be general,
andthatoutof the multitudeof thoughts
thus conveyed much mutual benefit may
accrue.

conditions :

The suggestion, advice or idea given
must be feasible; it must not embrace
any point now properly covered by the
Florists' Exchange. Decision to rest
with the publishers of this paper. No
prizes will be awarded unless sugges-
tions contain germs ot actual value to
subscribers.

Address all correspondence on this
subject to

Editor Florists' Exchange,

P. O. Box, 1697, New York City.
Prize Competition.

S. A. F. Life Membership Fund.

An inquiry having reached us as to
why the moneys obtained from life mem-
bership fees, and their disposition, were
not shown in Treasurer Beatty's report,
just issued in the Proceedings of the De-
troit Convention, we submitted the mat-
ter to that gentleman, and have received
the subjoined reply. As the subject is
one ot interest to the members of the
S. A. F. generally, we publish Mr. Beat-
ty's letter in full, and with his consent
and concurrence:

Editor Florists' Exchange,

In regard to your esteemed favor of the4th
respectintf the omission of the disposition of
the Liie Membersnip Fund in my report as
published in the proceedings of the S. A. F., I
beg to state as follows:

t'lrst^ — The report as printed only covers
the operations of the treasury for the fiscal
year 1898; and as I received no moneysfrora
the life members until March 1, 1899, I, of
course, could not report the same on Janu-
ary 1, 1899.

Second — The disposition and investment
of all funds of the society rt-sts with the
Executive Committee, the Treasurer only
seeing ro the sale custody of the funds, and
that they are paid out only on the proper
auth rity.

Third — At its meeting In Detroit last
J^prlng the Executive Couiniittee. by proper
resolution, instructed the Treasurer to deposit
all mtine>s received from life members .n a
savings bank or trust company, pending the
increase of the fund to such an amount as
• ould b»- moie profitably invested, or till such
tim« as a more profitable investment cou d
be found The Treasurer did su In name of
S. A. F. and O. H., and the society Is re eiv-
imr four P'-r cent, per annum on Its deposits.

Trusting that this will answer your query,
and assuring you that I will at all times take
pleasure In Inforiuing you on matters within
my power, I beg to remain.

Yours sincerely,

H. B. Beatty.

Russian Violets. — I send a small box
with some of my Russian violets grown
in the open ground. These are not
selected flowers. I have the California
and give them away, no one asks for
them here. Besides, I have Princess of
Wales and La France, the latter being
the only one I use with the Russian. In
last Winter's hard freeze 1 lost all of the
La France, most of the Prince-s of Wales
and most ot the California, but none of
tie Russian. In the Summer heat the
latter also keep well. You would oblige
me if .von would let me know in what
condition the flowers arrive.l, as I am
not used to sending cut flowers so far.
Recently I made a large pillow ot these
violets with a loose spray of Lilian Bird
clirysanthemuin, which was much ad-
mired; also a standing cross ot violets
with a spray of Daybreak carnations.
Mrs. E. C. Eickholt.

Galveston. Tex.

[The flowers arrived in good condition.
Though somewhat small, they are
well colored and sweet scented. TL"
double violets are much more di
here than the single ones, and wha
mand there is tor the latter is well ,], ,
by local growers. — Ed.]

Crude Petroleum for Scale.

The discovery having been made that
petroleum is fatal to the dreaded San
Jos6 scale the wise horticulturists are
busy explaining how tbe remedy sliould
be used. Tliey warn the ordiardist to
use the oil only in Winter, to be careful
not to allow contact with the roots, be-
cause oil upon the roots or foliage of
trees will prove fatal to them— as bad as
the terrible scale, though less infectiims.
All of this leads to the conclusion that
scientific horticulture presents ofiportuni-
ties for improvement. There is no need
for care in the application ot the carbon
oil of commerce — refined petroleum — to
vegetation, because it has been distilled
and treated with sulphuric acid. But
the crude petroleum, which is recom-
mended to kill the pernicious scale, is not
as dangerous to plant life as it is repre-
sented. It is common experience in the
oil-producing regions that orchards, gar-
dens and forest trees may be drenched
with oil from flowing wells and yet sur-
vive. An oil bath may uot be regarded
as beneficial to trees in full leaf, but it
certainly will not destroy them. In the
treatment ot ijernicious scale with crude
petroleum the orchardist need not be
afraid of his remedy. Applied with a
whitewash brush it will do mj harm to
the peach, pear, plum or apple tree, uot
even it usetl liberally enough to run dt^wn
to the roots of the tree. — Pittsliurg
Despatch.

The foregoing comments contain some
germs of information valuable to the
horticulturist. The extract states what
we do not believe has ever been brought
out in any pulilication advising kero-
sene, the reason why the refined oil is
likely to become injurious. It was not
known until recently by some who have
recommended kerosene as an insecticide,
that sulphuric acid remained in any
(liiantity in the refined oil. One of the
officials of the Standard Oil Company
says that it does, and that the product
is variable in this respect; some oil con-
taining very little or none at all, while in
others it is present in considerable quan-
tities. This suggestion was made in
answer to a question why sometimes the
oil seemed harmless to vegetation and
sometimes it seemed so fatal. It is not
meant that this is the only reason tor the
fatal effect of thekerosene; but it will go
toward explaining the contrailictory ex-
periences of different experimenters. _

Another important point is that the
trees may be drenched with oil from
flowing wells without harm, and that
the roots may be covered wiihout injury
to the plant. The matter deserves and
will doubtless receive further study. We
hope this statement may induce some
men that are favorably situated tor it to
make a few experiments that will give
us some positive knowledge.

Chrysanthemum Rust.

Editor Florists' Exchange.

Your issue ot the 8th inst., contains a
short article on Chrysanthemum Rust.
From inclosed you will see that the dis-
ease has had some attention given to it
by our chrysanthemum growers. The
article inclosed is by a practical man,
who grows chrysanthemums in large
quantities and many varieties. He has
this season tested the recommendations
contained in his paper with very satis-
factory results.

W. H, Wheadon,

Assistant Secretary.

Guernsey Growers' Association.

The inelosure referred to b.v Mr. Whea-
don is a paper on the Chrysantlienium
Rust, by Mr. E. T. Wheadon, which will
itppear in the Guernsey Growers' Year
Book. We make the following extracts
therefrom :

Some writers state that the disease wiil
remain as mycoplasma In the cells of the cut-
tings throughout the Winter and only start
when the young pljint is growing vigorously.
It Is pretty certain, however, that with the
treatment chrysanthemums stools usually
get. being kept indoors and protected froiii
frost, the uredo orSummerform of thefu' gus
' need throughout the w inter, although

^uch profusion. As far as curing goes
tempt at that is useless. The fungus
once obtained a foothold on a leaf,
. n; f. • g that will destroylt will destroythe
leaf ai veil.

In connection with this tbe following, cul-
led from one of the horticultural papers, may
be of interest. Mr. Waterer. who read a
paper bi tore the N. C. I at a conference on
chrysanthemum rust last October, stated
that he had used many things to kill the
spores, including dusting with soot and
tobacco powder, steeping the foliage In neat
paraffin for nearly a week, besioee spraying
with mildew specific. All had failed, how-
ever, and as a last resort he had induced the
chemist of the Stock Exchange to make him
up a mixture that was strong enough to kill
His Satanic Majesty at 100 yards, and even
that hjid fail' d.

Mr. G Massee, who followed with a paper
dealing with the scientific aspect ot the ques-
tion, said tnat it was the fault of growers
that the rust existed on chrysanth< mum to-
day. The keynote of the whole thing was
overcrowding. He knew that the trade
grower would say that if chrysanthemum
growing was to bemadetopay Uemustgrow
his plants close together, but still the rust
would not have come Into existence as chrys-
anthemum pest had It not been for over-
crowding.

The means to adopt to get rid of the dis-
ease suggest themi-elves. First, by destroy-
ing all the affected plants— burning them
root and branches This may not always be
practicable, however, as even should this be
done it might prove no easy matter to obtain
uewplants ffomacleansource. Messrs. (iod-
frey and Wells, two of the largest chrysanthe-
mum specialists, tell ue that all the large
trade collections in Ensland are more or less
affected by the rust; thus it will serve no good
purpose to destroy the stools of affected
plants, unless you are able to replace with
healthy ones. At any rate, it is advisable to
do away with the worst plants and destroy
any leaves or cuttingsonwhichrustisvislble.
The houses in which it is Intended to strike
the cuttings and grow the plants should be
thoroughly cleansed, scalding all parts with
hot water. Water at 135 deg. to 145 deg.
will destroy spores within flve minutes. The
nest thing to do is to fortify the young plants
against attacks from without.

The Bordeaux mixture at quarter-strength
is perhaps the best mixture used. Take IV2
lbs. sulphate of copper, I1/2 lbs. best Iteshly-
burned (inicklinie and 22 gallons of water.
Dissolve the sulphate in one gallon of cold
water In a tub or earthern vessel. Slack the
lime in another In a gallon of water, and
when cold pour through a coarse bag into
the copper solution slowly : stir, then add the
remainder of the water Apply wlthaspray-
Ing apparatus, wetting the under sides ot the
leaves particularly, but all parts of the plants
It will kill the spores on which it rests, and
enter the o[ten postules, but not those unrup-
tu ed, therefore repeat occasionally. It la a
mild and safe application Then as to cut-
tings. I o make sure that they are clean dip
them before insertion In the mixture. This
will coat them with a film of the poison, and
while there, no fungus can push its germinal
tube and take possession of the leaves. 1 his
spraying should be continued during the
greater part of the growing season, the main
object being to keep a coating of poison on
the leave-* so that the disea'-e may not obtain
any foo'hold. should any disease appear
on'a plant, tbe plant, or at least the leaves
affected should be destroyed, as the chance
of curing it at that stage is very slight and
the danger ot contamination very great.

Besides the Bordeaux mixture referred to,
there are many other prescriptions recom-
mended as effic«clous In combating the dis-
eas ; the following are some of the best: —
1st. sulphide of p.itasslum, V2 oz. to a gallon
of water; 2d, a teaspoonfiil of paraffin to a
gallon of water; Sd, the Bordeaux mixture
in the form of n powder, and a nuraberof ad-
vertised fungicidea. Thesr measures will be
found practicable. I think, with small collec-
tions: it will require a certain amount of
time to apply them, but they wi 1, I believe,
prove effective if carried out thoroughly

The question to market growers is — will it
pay to go to all 'his trouble and expense in
fighiing this enemy, and this, of course. every
grower must decide for himself. One thing
seems certain, however, something must be
done, as growers of chrysanth mums who
use neither liquid nor powder Insecticides
early and systematicall' , will probably be-
come growers, not of clean healthy plants,
but producers of myriads of spores of this
minute but destructive parasite.

OBITUARY.

W. f.\. I'rotheroo. of the firm of Pro-
theroe& Morris, the well-known horticul-
tural auctioneers, of I^ondon, Eng., is
dead; aged 53 years.

E. Griffiths Hughes, ot Manchester,
Eng., inventor of the insecticide l<nown
as Fir Tree Oil, died on December 2, aged
()i years. Deceased was also author ot
a little work entitled "The Sources ot
Plant Food," and was an ardent horticul-
turist.

" The Garden,'' says the Ciardeners'
Chronicle, has been disposed of to tlie
manager of 'Country Lite." Tlie peri-
odical will, it is said, be edited by Miss
.lekyli and E. T. Cook. The former " has
taken a high place in horticultural litera-
ture," while " Mr. Cook's career, first as
a Chiswick student, and then as a mem-
ber ot the horticultural press, has been
one of steady progiess."

December 23, 1899

The F=lorists' Exchhngb.

1273

The Market.

New York.

The condition of the marlietattime
of writing (Thursda.v) is most exaHperat-
ing to dealers. There is plenty of stucli
on hand, and it is generally believed
that growers have also abimdauee of
flowers put away ready to send iu, bo as
to reaUze ('hristmas prices. As to what
these will be it is diflicult to say. Tlie
trend of tlie market iu standard grades
of flowers has not been upward during
the last few days. This is diametrically
opposite to what has heretofore pre-
vailed during the week preceding Christ-
mas, and dealers who at the beiguuiug
of the week wereexpecting to see Beauty
at $1.,")0 each and Bride and Bridesmaid
at 3.")C. each, are not so sanguine to-dav.
The immense number of choice plants
at present in the hauus of the retailers
leads us to infer thatcut flowers will not
be pushed to any great extent, and if
Beauty bring $1.:25 and teas 25c. they
will be well sold.

Business this week has been very
draggy, and mstead of prices going up
they have gone down, in many instances.
True, Beauty have fetclied $i each, and
Crane carnations 10c. each; also No.
<>t;(j, the phenomenal price of 50c. each,
but these are very special and have no
bearing upon the ordinary run of flowers.
Standard carnations have brought fl.oO
IJer 100; No.l Bride and Bridesmaid, $4,
per 100; violets, 7.5c., and specials,
*1.50; Harrisii lilies, 10c. and 12c.; Ko-
mans, from GOc. to $1; Paijer Whites,
very little more; Valley, .'Jl.' and $:i per
100, and smil'ix, 75c. per dozen strings.

From present apijearances violets wdl
be pleutiful, and orders are being booked
for the best at 12.

Madison rose growers are somewhat
anxious about how they will get the cut
of .Sunday afternoon to the city, aud it
looks as though special messeugers will
have to be utilized.

Daille louze Bros. .No. 006 carnation is
breaking all records in the way of fancy
prices; the high-watermark was reached
on Tuesday when $(> per dozen, whole,
sale, was realized on them. Messrs. Dail-
ledouze are already receiving incjuiiies
from Wall street stock brokers relative
to the purchasing of the So. 006 stock-
and we may yet hear of scjihe enthusiast
putting up a fortune to control it. The
boys have made a strike, sure, in bring-
ing this variety to its present perfection,
iind are to be congratulated on produc-
• iiJg such a splendid fl.iwer and market-
ing It at such a high Hgure.

F. H. Traendly has been sick several
days with throat troulde, but is again
able to attend to business.

Bloomingdale Bros, are showing an
excellent line of Christmas iil.'ints, among
which are some Hne speciniciL Boston
fern, measuring Ave feet through. Man-
ager Burnham is elated over the increase
iu the decorating line over previous
years, which is fully 50 per cent. Two
new wagons have been put on the street
this week, the one for flowers only being
elegant iu design and finish.

Siegel-Cooper aud Wauamaker do not
seem to be making any special effort in
the plant line this year.

Among: the Retailers.

Although in the beginning of the
week the weather was dreary, and the
panic in Wall street was expected by
some to affect the Christmas trade, store
keepers generally are preparing for a
large holiday business. Plants are l)eing
pushed to the front as never before, and
some magnificent displays are made.
I'horley has opened a branch store (di-
rectly opposite on Broadway) for the
sale of plants exclusively. While branch
stores for plants are always used at
Kaster, this is the first time one has been
opened for Christmas sales.

.1. H. Small & Sons adhere strictly to
natural plants and flowers for window
effect, and their disjjlays never fail to
arre.-<t the attention of the passing-
crowd. Low-grown poinsettias Hll one
window and, with holl.y hanging from
overhead, make an ideal seasonable
<lecoration.

Fleischman's drawing card is a vase of
.Vo. 006 carnations, surrounded with
ericas entwined with gauze ribbon.

A. Warrendorf has opened a branch
store on Columbus avenue.

John Young was in Philadelphia Tues-
day.

There is a shortage of the best grade
of holly, while of inferior stock there is
an abundance. Many cases that were
shipped here as first grade have been
found lacking in quiility, and the stock
has been put on the market at a low
Hgure.

The Tarrytown Horticultural Society
will give a collation in the bantiuet hall,

Vanderbilt Building, Tarrytown, on
Thursday evening, December 28. A
pleasant time is insured.

C. W. Ward and Paul Dailledouze vis-
ited the carnation establishment of H.
Webt-r & Sou, Oakland, Md., this week.

Visitors this week were; W. A. Mc-
Fadden,Cincinimti,U.; A.N. Broadhead,
proprietor of the Lakeview Hose Gar-
dens, Jamestown, N. Y.; George E. Fan-
court, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. ; Mrs. E. A. Hol-
ton, Alorristown, N. J.; Mrs. J. V. Clark
Nyack N. Y.; Geo. T. Sanbrook, Troy,
N. Y.; Howard .M. Earl, of W. .4. Burpee,
Philadelphia, Pa., and L. K. Peacock,
Atco, N. J.

James W. Withers, of American Gar-
dening, was one of the speakers before
the meeting of the New York Farmers,
at the Metropolitan Club, on Tuesday
evening last. The "Farmers" present
repiesented an aggregation of a thou-
sand million dollars. The subject was
.Small Fruits. .Mr. Withers spoke on the
topic: "How to have strawlierries all
the year round." Other speakers were
H. W. Collingwood, of the Kural .New
Yorker, and Hon. James Wood, of Mount
Kisco.

The employees of the well-known firm
of horticultural architects and builders,
Messrs. Hitchings it Company, announce
their third grand annual ball to be held
in Columbia Hall, OOS Ocean avenue,
Jersey City, N. J., Tuesday evening, l-'eb-
ruary 0, I'JiiO. At their meeting tor the
election of ofllcers for the ensuing year,
held Uecember 4, 180S, the following
were elected: I'resident, Walter (i. Gib-
bons; vice-president, John .\. .Mc.Artiiur.
the committee on arrangements this
year is an unusually active one, and
promise that this bull wid eclip-e all
their other attempts. So effort will be
spare^i to make the evening an enjoyable
one, and to tlieir ho.-it of friends they ex-
tend a ctjrdial invitation to be present
aud share in the enjoyment. ProlVssor
Beggs' ochestra will furnish the music.

Toronto.

A Brisk nusiiieMS.

The weather is soft and fine, and
business iu both cut Mowers and plants
is very brisk. The decease of some of
our most prominent citizens last week
made a very lively demand fur white
flowers; nuiio' very handsome funeral
pieces were put up. There has been very
little suushiue during the whole of the
mouth, so cut stock is in short supply ;
Paper White narcissus aud Koinaus even
finding a good market.

Some nice flowering plauts are to be
seen around. Some very fine cyclamen
are being brought in by Messrs. Grobba
tV Waudrey, of Mimico; and several of
the grijwers have good azaleas, the lat-
ter being Hi'utsche Perle, Simon Mardner
and \ erv.encana. Nice pans of Boston
fern, .Vsparagus .Sprengeri and adinntum
are also seen in the stores. There are
but few poinsettias here outside of pri-
Viite places. They were grown to some
extent a few years ago and did not pay;
but 1 faucy they would pay now, as
there is a very great change in the de-
mand lor plauts. But few good primu-
las are around; some really choice ones
would find a good market. They need
to be well-grown stock, iu not less than
6-inch pots; there is but little deiuiind
for the small stock that sold so easily a
few years ago.

There has been an increase iu the sale
of holly and greens, aud themild weather
makes a growing deuiaud from butcliers
and poultrymeu for outside decorations.
The large dealers in holly iu the South
appear to pursue a rather shortsighted
policy with this material. They sell at
a fair price to the regular dealer all they
can, aud then ship in to some fruit com-
mission man large quantities of holly;
aud it is sold right on the street for less
than the regular dealer has paid iu the
first place.

Some mistletoe, that has arrived in
this city, is so badly broken up that it is
quite useless. T. M.

Kings Highway, L, I.

Brown & Ede had :i,0{l0 carnations
destroyed through freezing in their
gi-cciilinnses on the night of November
20— the result of a defective heating ap-
paratus.

FIRES.

Jersey City, N. J.— The greenhouses
of PaulStier, at Boulevard and West 5.3d
street, Bayonne, were almost totally de-
stroyed by fire December 16. The "dam-
age to stock and building will exceed
$1,500, claims Mr. Stier. He had no in-
surauce.

Salt Lake City, Utah.— J. A.Graham
and .S. V. Shelp, of Walker Bros., have
purchased an interest in the Huddart
Moral Company, on East Second, South
and the plant is to be enlarged as a re-
sult. A greenhousefor carnations alone,
1-iO feet in length, to hold -1,000 plants
IS now being fitted up.

Mu.NDEViLLE, W. Va.— Chester Wright
has again opened a flower store here.

Jamestown, N. Y.— The Lakeview
Rose Gardens opened a new flower store
at 301 Main street, Thursday, December
11. Six thousand flowers were
away to callers.

given

ROGERSFOUD. Pa.— R. E. Nace is now
the name of the firm formerly known as
R. E. Nace & Son, Mr. .Nace's son having
died several years ago.

Firms Who Are Building.

West Medford. Mass.— Carl J. Dane
18 building a new greenhouse to be de-
voted to bedding stock.

Index of Advertisers.

\Uen J K 1

Allen W8 1280

Am Oaidening 1279

Am Rose Oo 11'67-al

Amling EC lisl

ABcbtuann G 1269-S2

iamus EO 1269

Bader J 1278

Baker W J 128U

Baldwin A J.. .. 1271

Barrow J G & Co 1284

Barteldes & Co. . . l-it)6
Bassett & Wa8hbunil281
ba^ersdorter B di Col281
Becker Fred 0 ... 12.8

Beckert WO 1284

Berper H H&Oo... 126ii

BeTuard Son 1266

BerningUQ 1-281

Blauvelt & Quttmalil'28 i
Bobblnk & Atkins... 1'2U9

Book W A 12i8

Boston Letter Co.. 1279

BragueLB 1274

Brown P 1287

Burpee W A 4 0o...l'267

Bussing WD 1289

Carmodjr J O 1288

Chicago Carnation

Oo 1277

Chlnnlck W J i^i^^'

Oleary & Oo 1267

OlQoas&Boddlngton

Oo 1266

Oonard & Jones Co.. 1278
Cottage Gardens 1265

Oowen'sN Sons 1283

Cox Seed Co.. .. 12b6

Oralg Robt A Son . . .1269

Growl Fern Co 1284

Cunningham J. H . 1267
OutFlowerExchaDgel28u

Dalmteldt L 126

Daun J H & ^ou 1^84

Davis A B 4 Son.. 1277
Dayt n Paper Nov 001279

Deamud J B 1.81

Deau Boiler Co i2ba

Deutsche Gartner

Zeltung 1279

Dletscta A&Oo 1288

Dillon J L 1271

Dlngee & Conard Oo 1269
Domer F & Sons 0o.ia77

Dreer Hy A 1-283

Dumont & Co 1281

Edwards & Docker. 1279

EhretF 1;81

ElseleC 1284

Elsele J G 1-278

Elizabeth NnrseryOul267
ElllottWm&Sons. .1268

BUlott W H 1281

Ellwanger 4 Barry. 127U

Emnians Geo M 1271

Evenden Bros 1271

Faus HU 4 Co 1-282

Ftlthousen J B 1271

F&K Nurseries ..127o
Florida Natural Pro-

duclsOo 1284

Florist Hall Ass'n...l282

Florist Pub Oo 1279

Foster LH 1278

Furrow Bros 12*1

Galvm TF 1266

Garland G M 1282

German Kali Work8.1282

Gibbons H W 1282

Giblln&Oo 1282

Gorton4Lldgerwood

- Oo 1283

Greene & nnderhlU.1271

Gunther WH 128'i

Harris O A 4 Oo. . . . 1271

HartM A 1280

HelsBjB 1278

HenneckeO Co 1282

Herr AM 1277-82

Herrmann A 1284

Herron D R 1277

Hesser W J 1278

Hews A H 4 Co 1282

HilflngerBros 1282

HiUEG 4 Co 1271

Hippard E 1283

Hitchings 4 Oo 1284

Holton & Hunk6lOol281

Horan E O 1280

Hon'l Advertiser... 1279

Hubbard T S Co 1270

Huj;he8 Q J 1284

HulseboBch Bros 1*266

Hunifeld C 1271

Hunt E H 1281

Indian Gardening. .1279

Iiisall R 1271

Intemat'l Heater Ool283
Jackson EB ..1270

Jackson 4Perkln80ol270
Jacobi, 8 4 Bona. . . 1283

JennlngsBB 1267

Johnson 4 Stokes... 1267

Jones H T 1270

JoostenOH 1269

ftasnnv Wm F 1281

Keir Wm 1277

EelseyHP 1214

Eennlcott Bros Oo. .1281

EuehnOA 1281

Lager 4 HurreU 1284

Langjahr A H . .. 1280

Lang J 1280

Lehman Bros 12S2

Ley J H 1278

Limprecht 8 J.... 1^84

LltUefleldHF 1277

Lookland Lumber

Co 1282

LongDB 1/79

Lord 4 Bnmham Col283

MaderP 1271

Md larthy N F 4 O0.I28O

McFadden E 0 1278

McKellar 4 Wtnter-

►on 1281

McManns J 1280

MerkelO 4 Son 1-278

Michel P 4 BOo... 1266

MlcheU H F 1-266

MillangF 1280

Miller A L 1278

Miller Oeo 1281

Moninger John 0 Ool283

Moon 8 0 1270

Moon Wm H Oo 127 1

Moore W J 1281

Moore,Hentz4 Na8hl280
Morris Floral Oo. . . 1277

Moss G M 1281

MurphyWm. 1277

Nat'l Florists' Board

of Trade 1279

National PlantOo. . . 1269
N Tout FlowerOo.. 1-280

Nlessen L 1281

Orange Floral Co. ..1-271

Ormsby E A 12H3

Ouwerkerk P 1270

Owen W H 1'282

PennockSS 1280

Pierce F OCo 1282

Plerson FROo 1265

Pinehurst Nur8erieBl270
Pittsburg Out Flower

Oo . 1281

fitzonka G 1267

Plant Seed Co 1266

Pol worth C O Co.. 1284

Prltchard JN 1284

PullenA 128J

Pullen J WO 1284

Quaker City Mach C01383

Kackham G A 1277

RawIingsEI 1271

RawBon W w 4 Oo . . 1284

Raynor J 1 1280

ReckJ 1287

Reed 4 Seller 1279

BeidE .12>'l

R"lnherK Bros 1281

Reinberg Geo 1277

Ricksecker Obas H. . 12^4

RippergerGeo 1282

BollierA H Sons.... 1-/66

RoseMfgOo 12F'2

Rupp J F 1267

RyersonUO 1-282

Salter W H 1269

Sallford Geo 1280

Schiller J L 1267

Schmidt JO 1267

SchmltzF W O .1270

Schulthels A 1278

Hcollay Jno A 1282

Scott R A: Son 1269

Setton J WMfgCo..I279
Shellroad G'h'Be Co. 1271
Shephera Mrs T B 1;66

Sheridan W F 1-^80

SiebertCT 1283

■^mlth N 4Son 1-^71

Smith W 4T Oo 127

Soltan C 4 Oo 1267

SteamB A T Lnm Col2S3

Steflfens E 1279

StoothofiH A 4 Co.. 1276
Storrs 4 Harrison Ool269
-1270

StuderN. 1278

Stnmpp 4 Walter Col 266

Sutherland O A 1281

TaubeCE 1277

TaylorE J 1278

Thorbnrn J M & Oo.l266

Tobacco Warehous-
ing 4 Trading Co 1282
Traendly 4Schenckl280
Van Home Grlfien

&Co IS83

Vaughan'e Seed

Strtre 1267

Vlck'a Jas Sons 1207

VlncentRJr4Son...l270
Vredeuburg & Co... 1278

Wataon P4 Oo 1267

W6ber0840o 1-^82

Weber H 4 Sons 1277

Weeber 4 Don 1^66

Welch Bros 1280

We^lon H 4 Bro . . . 1278
Whllldln Pottery Ool2S2
Whitton 4 Sons.. . 1278

Wletor Broe 1281

Willowmead Gardenl271

W »tv.ol,10«o 1278

Wohlert AE 1-/66

Wolf AQ4Bro 1283

Wood Bros 1271

Wood E M 4 Oo 12B9

Toung J 1280

young T Jr 1-280

Young & Nugent... 1280

Index of Advertisemenls.

PLANTS, SEEDS,
BULBS, FLOWERS

Acalypha 127S

Ageratum .1265-67-71-84

Alternantherae 1271

Alyssum. . ,1265-71

Amp lopsla 1267

anthemis 1271

Anthencum 127j

AraticarlaH 1278

Asparagus.. 1 266-69-7 1-78
-1281

Asters 1265-67

Azaleas 12fl9-7N-78

Balsam 1267

BeKonias . . 1266-69-71-84

Boi 1278

BulbH (not specifical-
ly named).. 1265-66-84

Callas l2"l-'*4

Candytuft .1266

OauuaH 1265

Carnations. 1265-67-69-71
-1277

Ceutaurea 126f

Chrysan them nmal 266-69
-1271-77-84

Olnerarias 1271-7^

Cl"matl8 1267-o9-;u

Cobiea .1265

Coleus 12T1

Ooemos 1266-67

Crooua -1266

Crotone Uti9

Oiiphea 1271-84

Out FlowerB . . 1 280-81 -84
Cyclamen . . 1267-69-71-84

Oyperus 1278

Dahlias 1266-69

DalBiea 126^-67-71

Deutzia 1270-84

Diauthus 12fi6

Dielytra 1270

Dracfenae 1265-71 81

Ericas 1278

Ferns ..1266-70-71-78-84

Feverfew 1271

FlouB 127U-78

Freesia 1266

Fuchsias 1271

Galax 1284

Gazania 1284

Geranlnma 1266-71-77-84

Gladiolub 1266

Gloxinia 1266

GranHes 1267

Heather 1278

HeliMtrope 1271-8*

Herbaceous Plants.. 127

Hibiscus 1269

Hollyhocks 1265-67

Hnneysuckle 1269

Hyacinths I2(i6

Hydrangeas. . . 1270-71-84

Impatiens liTi

loomeas 1269-71

Iris. 1270

Ivy 1284

Lilacs 127.1

Lilies 1266-67-70

Lobelia 1266

Manettia 1271

Maranta . 1278

Mignonette 1265-67

Mushroom Spawn ..1267
-1284

MyoBOtis 1271-S4

Narcissus 1266

Orchids .1271 84

PseoDlas 1266-69-70

Panales 1266-67-77

Palms. .1266-67-69-70-71
-1278-84

Pelargoniums 1278

Petunias .1267-71-84

Phlox. 1267

Poppy 1266

Primulas . .1267-69-71-77
-1278 84

Privet 1267-7iJ

Rhododendrons.. 1269-70

Roaes , 12B.S-69.7-1-77

Salvia 12e5-67-71

tweeds (not specifi-
cally named). . .1265-66
-1207-84
ShrubB (not speci-
fically named) .1267-70
Small Fruits. ...1270

Stnllai 1265-66-77

ipirseaa 1266-69-70

Stocks. . ..... 1266-71

Sweet Peas. . . . 1265-fc6-67

Tradescantia . . . 1271

Tees 126b-7U-?4

Tuberoees 126ti-67

Tulips 1266-70

VeKetablea. . . 1266-67-70
Verbenas. . .1266-66-^67-71

Vincaa 1270-71- g4

Viues (not specifi-
cally named) ..1270-71
Violets 1271

MISCELLANEOUS

Aquaria Supplies . 12S2

Auctions 1267-80

Baskets 127i->-4

B^ard of Trade Ii79

Boilers .1282-83-84

Booka 1271-79

Boxes 1279

Busineas Opportuni-
ties 1268

Decorative Greenery

etc 1266-84

Fertilizers 1271-82

Fish 1282

Florists' Letters 1279

Florists' Supplies. ..1279

-1280-81-84
Flower Pots, Vases,

Tuba etc 1280-S2

, Glasa.. ... Ii82-J'd

Glazing Points 1283

GreenhouseOon-

structlon.. . . 1282-83-84
Greenhouse Lumberl282
-1283

Gutters 1282

Hail Insurance .... l'J82

Hoae 1282

Insecticides.. 1276-82-81

Maetica 1282

Metal Designs 1266

Moss 1284

Newspapers J 279

Notice IV81

Peat 1271-4

Pipes, Joints aud

Valves 1283

Putty . .128:t

Sale or Rent 1268

Sash Vib.i

Stationery 1279

Tile 1284

Tools, Implements

etc 1282-S3

Ventilators 128:1-84

Wagon Healer ..1282

Wants 1268

Water Temperer ..121^2
Wire DesigUH. 1279-80-81

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Price, S1.50
i. T.DEUMiRE PTG. S PUB. CO., Ltd.,

2 DUANE ST., NEW YORK.

1274

The F=i-ORISts' Exchange.

Among: Western Carnation Growers.

Weduesdav nioiniiiK, December 13, the
iiillowins party took a trip to Lafayette,
Iiiclianapolis and Kiclimoiid: K. Witter-
staetter. Win. lUidgers, Gus Adriau, Will
Sc-hnman, Albert Sunderbrucb, Tliomas
Winilrain.C. C. Mnrphy, Alfred Murpliy,
I'.urt Murphv, Thomas Jaekson, L. H.
(iiesy,<ieorf;eS. Uartlettand E. G. (jillett.
At F. Dorner & .Sous' Co., Lafayette, a
walk was taken through the seedling
houses first. I want tosay rightherelhat
this Hnn has a line of white and yellow
seedlings that will astonish all carnation
lovers in a year or so. Among noticea-
ble sorts was a pure lemon yellow, abso-
lutely free from all pencillings and fine in
every other particular. Their collections
of scarlet and variegated kinds are also
good, and I noticed a cream shaded one,
of which they have one bench, that is a
noveltv and very pleasing. G. H. Crane
is seen'here In all its glory and is in fine
form. White Cloud, also, is superb. We
were shown a house where no flowers
were allowed to bloom, that stock being
used exclusively for cuttings. In the
propagating house many thousand root-
ed cuttings were already in the sand.
"■■» think of visiting this home of carna-
s and the hospitable Dorners, with
' half an hour at your disposal!
hiug Init words of regret were heard
ill sides that we were obliged to leave
lyette so soon.

t Lafayette we were joined by Fred,
ion and Will Craig. Arrived at Indi-
, polls we were met at the station by
n Eertermann, Henry Rieinan, Robert
Ceand and others, who escorted us
he Grand Hotel, thence to the "Walla
la" bowling alleys, where an enjoya-
time was spent. (For scores see
rliiig News).

t Richmond next morning, we were

by Mr. Hill, .John Evans and Charles

. I ipp. Three pU-a.'<ant and profitable

lioura were spent atthe mammoth estab-

lishment of E. G. Hill & Co. The seedling
i-oses were very interesting and some
sorts, as seen here, will create a furor a
vear or so hence. I cannot describe them
hll, but a white, on the order of Cook
was one; another was of the shade ol
American Reautv,aud a striking novelty
is a dark orange yellow. Among the
carnations here 1 want to call special at-
tention to Mr. Sievers' California set;
Ethel Crocker is one you will all buy, be-
cause it combines all the good qualities
a carnation possesses; and best of al it
is a grand shipper and keeper, being also
prolific. Cahfornia Gold put one m mind
of a wheat field, with the heads as close
together as it is possible to get them.
The dark carmine pencilling of this va-
rietv I do not admire as much as some
others; still its productive (lualities will
make it a valuable sort. It has a good
long, stiff stem and bears a fair-sized
flower. Louise Sievers, yellow pencilled,
is .also a good one of this class. Pansy
Kelley is a white ground, very heavily
pencilled with red; very free. Senator
Perkins is a scarlet. Haniia Hobart is a
very large pink. The greatest surprise I
had was Indiana, a scarlet seedling of
Hill & Co. This variety is certainly
showing to good advantage, and is
much better thought of when you see it
growing.

In the400-foothousesome of the varie-
ties planted are Leshe Paul, pink; Ethel
Crocker, pink; G. H. Crane, scarlet;
Olvmpia, variegated, a grand sort; .1.
Whitcomb Riley, variegated; The Maine,
a lively shadeof pink; Flanagan, salmon
shade; Mary Wheeler, cerise pink; Le-
nora. Meteor shade; Revenge, also Mete-
or shade; pale, cerise pink; Sandusky,
variegated; Armazindy, Maceo and
Gomez, America, Bradt, Cerise Queen,
Richmond, Maude Adams, New York,
Argyle, John Young, Mrs. Frances Joost,
Melba and some good seedlings; one
especially, named The Mayflower, a
beautiful shade of pink, large flower, of

Flower of Carnation No. 6Hfc>, Life Size.

grand form, substance, stem and calyx.

The firm grows thousands of small
palms — kentias, arecas and latanias
planted in a house 1.50 feet long; Pan-
danus Veitchii, Asparagus Sprengeri and
plumosus, geraniums, hundreds of thou-
sands of roses of all kinds, and many
other good things too numerous to
mention.

Theo. Bock, of Hamilton, ()., joined us
at Mr. Hill's place. The party was taken
to the Wescot Hotel, where dinner was
served.

The greenhouses of Mr. E. T. Graves
were then visited. Herecarnations were
seen on stems ovtr two feet in length,
bearing big flowers. White Cloud and
the new seedling Dorothy are a sight
worth traveling miles to see. Evelina is
also good, so is .Jubilee and Daybreak.

E. G. G.

New Carnation No. 666.

This truly wonderful v.ariety is the re-
sult of a cross of two seedlings, one a de-
scendant of Albertini, the other a seed
ling of Koslin. In size it measures at
this date four inches in diameter, and is
well built up. It is the largest perfect
carnation we have yet seen. The color
is a white ground overlaid with soft pink
deepening at center, the shading being
irregular and entirely uiiiriue, making it
grand under artilicial light. The stem is
very long and perfectly stiff. The calyx
might be called ideal, as it never bursts.
The habit is all that could be desired,
being a strong .stiff grower without
grassy bottom. All shoots run up to
bloom quickly, thus making the variety
exceptionally free for a large carnation;
stems attaining a height at this date of
:! feet. The health of this variety is
marked, it not being suliject to any dis-
ease. A point of great merit is its keep-
ing quality; it stood a test at Philadel-
phia last November for four days on the
exhibition table, when but tvvo blooms
were pass<" out of fifty. It is also pos-
sessed of fragrance.

No. G66 has received three certificates
since last November. The best proof of
its desirability is that the demand can-
not be supplied in New York at $-i per
dozen wholesale.

Our illustrations herewith show a
bloom, natural size, also three single
flowers, to give an idea of the length
and strength of the stem; as well to
show the calyx.

Carnation No. 666— Originated by Dailledouze Bros, Flatbush. N. Y.
Thle UIiutratloD U given to Bhow lengtb and itrengtb of stem. Tbe bluom Iteelf Is also Bbown on thiB pat

Heating With Natural Hot Water.

The Butte Floral Co., of (iregson

Springs, 18 miles from Butte, Mont., is

erecting a range of greenhouses which

will be heated with natural hot water.

It being so late in the season the firm is

building but tjvo houses, each 20x100

f„„t. t.,,1 , ,jg(,jg ^^ increase the number

r elve of like dimensions in the

e concern is incorporated;

,000.

Ottawa.

The weather is no two days alike, and
it looks as if we shall have a soft Christ-
mas. We have had but two or three
sunny days in the last month. Flowers
will be very scarce.

Scrim has some grand carnations on
the plants grown under glai-s all Sum-
mer. They will bring .'jpi per dozen.
Violets will be very short. Scrim has
also a house of chrysanthemums just
right for Christmas, and of very fair
quality. They should fill a big gap.
.\zaleas, with the different growers, are
good, and there will be a sufficient stock
of flowering plants.

Business has been brisk; the demand
for chrysanthemums has kept uji and
none have been wasted. Ever\ thing
looks encouraging for a good Christmas
trade, with the oiieexceptionof weather.

E.

Oceanic, N. J.

At a well-attended meeting of the Mon-
mouth Cotinty Horticultural .Society on
December 15, 1899. a communication
from Professor Byron D. Halsted was
read, and it was decided that his forth-
coming lecture shall be on chrysanthe-
mum rust and mildew on roses. The
lecture will be given in .January. Treas-
urer W. Kennedy read his annual report,
which showed tliat the bank account of
the society is increasing annually. .lames
Roe was elected to active membership.
A communication from W. J. Stewart
was read and it was noted with satisfac-
tion that the trade directory will issue,
in connection with the florists' nursery-
men and seedsmen list, a list of private
gardeners. 15.

Officers of New York Florists' Club,

rHE,SIDE.N'T-EI,EtT I'ATnM K o'.MAKA.

President-elect Patrick O'Mara has
been engaged in horticulture all his life,
and is a pupil of the late Mr. Peter Hen-
derson. His first work for Mr. Hender-
son was done wlien only in his eleventh
year. This work was jilauting onions,
and from that beginning he passed
gradually through all the various de-
partments, including the market garden
and greenhouse, obtaining in a period of
about 17 years daily friction with one
of the brightest and soundest practical
gardeners and florists the country has
ever seen, a fund of thorough knowledge
which could not bcobtained in any other
direction. About 11 years ago Mr.
(J'Mara was transferred from the green-
houses to the New York store, to take
charge of the business of the plant de-
partment; this brought him into per-
sonal contact with the thousands of
amateurs who annually procure their
supplies in seeds .and jilants from Peter
Henderson & Co., and deiiend upon them

December '23, 1899.

The Florists' Exchrmge^

1275

for information how to grow them. He
is no novice in horticultural journalism
either, bright articles from his pen from
time to time appearing in our columns,
and elsewhere. A series of articles in the
New Yorli Herald commanded wide at-
tention, although the writer was un-
known: an article entitled " Landscape
Gardening— A Retrograde Movement,"
written in answer to Mr. McMillan,
superintendent of Buffalo parlis, and
which he signed "Observer." was ad-
mitted to be one of the best bits of liter-
ar.v work of the period in liorticulture.

Mr. O'Mara is an ardeutflorist in every
sense. He has lieen a member of the So-
ciety of American Florists f(n' 11 years,
and of the New York Florists' Club for
10 years. He was appointed one of a
committee in 189:2 to try and effect a
lower rating on plants conve.yed b.v the
exprtss companies. Previous efforts in
this direction had proven futile, but there
is no such word as fail in Mr. O'Mara's
vocabulary if hetjelieves he has right and
justice on his side. After negotiations,
which lasted nearly a year, he triumphed,
alone and unaided, and secured for the
plant buyers of the country the most
valuable concession that has ever been
granted to them. In recognition of his
valuable services, and as a tribute to the
firm he represented, Pres. Wm. E. Smith
appointed him one of the Executive Com-
mittee of the Society of American Flo-

tural Gardens at.Chiswick, 'where he re-
mained four years. Leaving Chiswick
he went to Mr. W. Kobinson, editor of
the London Garden, who had bouglit a
fine old countr.v place which he was then
laying out. The vice-president-elect took
charge of the planting work and general
care of this estate, and in the Summer
months was employed on the staff of the
Garden, visiting and describing Eng-
lish gardeus for that publication. In
1889 Mr. Herringtou went to Shrubland
Park, Ipswich, once noted for its mag-
nificent bedding displays. The great
Italian garden was being remodeled by
Mr. Kobiuson to meet the desires of the
new owner.s, and Mr. Herrington was
deputed to carry out a new style of
flower gardening in wliich tea roses, car-
nations and all the best hardy flowers
were leading features. Four years were
S]ient in perfecting this work when lie
returned to Mr. Robinson to carry out
some more impi-ovemcnts on his own
place; and also at ciivi'dcn, w-hich had
passed into the hamls of .\lr.W. W..\stor,
a tea rose garden and a bamboo garden
having Ijeen added as features of this
place.

After anotlier year on the Garden
staff Mr. Herrington relinquished that
position, in December 1895, and sailed
for America. He was appointed to his
present position as superintendent of the
H. McK. Twombly place, at Madison,

17, 1869, and was brought by his par-
ents to this country when but two
years old. He is the youngest of ten
children ; other brothei-s in the trade
are Wm. II. and George, rose growers,
located at Clifton, N. ,1., and Thomas
Young, Jr., wholesale Horist at 43 West
28th street. The subject of our sketch is
also a wholesale florist at .51 W'est 28th
street. After receiving a common school
education Mr. Y'oung went into the busi-
ness of his brother Thomas, at 11 West
27th street, in 1883. In 18X9 he started
in business for himself at 5:i West 30th
street; subsequently in 1891 rejoining
his brother, in partnership, under the
firm name of Y'oung Bros. In 1895 the
firm was dissolved by mutual consent,
.lohn Young again going into business
at 53 West 30th street, and later, at 51
West 28th street, his present location.
During his busiuefscareer Mr. Y'oung has
acted as agent for many of the most
prominent giowers. His present con-
signors include such eminent men as C.
W. Ward, of tlie Cottage Gardens, fjueens,
and Carl Jurgens, one of tlie largest bulb
cultivators in the country: besides many
large orchid, rose and violet growers.

Mr. Young has been SFcretary of the
New Y'ork Florists' Club since 1891, hav-
ing been almost unanimously re-elected
to the position every succeeding year — a
grand testimonial to his popularity and
the efficiency of the work performed by

year 1859, on July 11, in 34fh street,
New York City. He attended the Flush-
ing Institute on Long Island and from
there went to Germany to complete his
education. After spending several years
in that country he returned to New York
and entered the business of his father in
1878.

Mr. Weathered has been a member of
the S. A. F. since its inception, and is a
charter member of the New York Flo-
rists' Club, of which he has been treas-
urer for nine years. He is also a mem-
lier of the Pennsylvania Horticultural
Society, the Philadelphia Florists' Club,
the Boston (iardenersand Florists' Club,
tlie Dutchess County Horticultural So-
ciety, Morris County Horticultural So-
ciety, New York Gardeners' Society, and
a member of the Metropolitan Museum
of Arts.

Mr. Weathered, who lives at Cranford.
N. .J., is among the most regular attend-
ants at the club's meetings, setting a
commendable example in this respect to
the large majority of our out-of-town
members. He guards the club's funds
with zealous caie,theconditlon of which
hehasalwa.vs at his finger ends, being
ever ready to furnish any information
desired thereanent. Aptly indeed might
the appellation " watch dog of the treas-
ury " lie applied to Mr. Weathered.

He is well informed, a fluent speaker,
and a most companionable associate.

m

OFFICERS OF

THE NE'W YORK FLORISTS' CLUB

FOR 1900.

^

John Young,
Secret.iry.

A. Herrington,
Vice President.

Patrick O'Mara,
President.

John P. Clearv,

Manager S. A. P. Trade I^lxbiliit.

CnAH. B. Wkathered,

Treasurer.

lists, vice Mr. Cliarles Henderson re-
signed. The matter of Custom House
delays was also placed in his hands, and
tiie result of his earnest work is given in
the current year's proceedings of the
S. A. F.

Mr. O'Mara was elected presiilent for
the 1894 term of the New York Florists'
Club, anil again for the 1900 term, an
honor whicli rarely falls to young men,
and lie is justly proud to preside over
tile deliberations of such a body of veter-
ans in every line of horticulture. He is an
enthusiastic bowler, is president of the
.New York Florists BowlingClub at pres-
entand wascaptainof the" Dark Hor.se"
team that swept the field in St. Louis in
1893, an honor of which he is extremely
proud.

Th.at the work devolving upon him in
this important year of the club's his-
tory, in connection with the coming
convention of the S. A. F., will be peform-
ed faithfully and well, goes without say-
ing.

VICE-PRKSIDENT ARTHUR HERRINGTON.

The newly elecled vice-president conies
of a gardening family. He began liis
|n-actical career in 1 S78, the flivt four
years thereof having been spent under his
fn tiler. Another year was spent in a
neightioring garden, and in 1883 Mr.
Ilcrrington went to the Royal Horticul-

N. J., known as Florham Farms, Janu-
ary 1, 1896.

'I'he newly elected vice-president is fast
assuming a place in the front rank of
American horticulturists. He lias acted
as judge on two succeeding occasions at
the annual Fall show of the Chicago
Horticultural .Society, is a member of the
.Society of American Florists and of the
New York Florists' Club; also of the
Morris County Gardeners' Societ.v, in the
organization of the latter of wliicli he
was instrumental. He is also a Free
Mason.

Mr. Herrington is a frequent contribu-
tor to the liorticultiiral press both in
this country and in England.

secretary JOHN YOUNG.

Secretary Y'oung ma.v be trul.v said to
have been born in the business. His
father, Thomas Y'oung, was an old-time
gardener and florist, who retired some
.years ago, and is stili living at Passaic,
N. .!., with his aged helpmiet: the former
82, and Hie latter 72 .vears old. This
wortliy couple, on whom the hand of
time still hangs lightly, have seen their
family of boys growuparonnd them and
assume positions of honor and credit in
the florist business.

Johnnie, as he is familiarly called, was
born at Alierammen, W' ales, on December

him on the club's behalf. Genial, whole-
souled and generous to a fault, he has
hosts of friends in the florist's frateruit.v.
With tlie experience of a decade in his
possession he is well equipped to attend
to tlie arduous and complex secretarial
duties that will present themselves dur-
ing the coming year in the most satisfy-
ing manner.

Mr. Young is also a member of the
S. .Y. F., Chancellor of Walworth Lodge
F. and A. M., a 32d degree Scottish Rite
Mason, a Knight Templar of Columbian
Commander.y, and a member of Mecca
Temple of tlie Mystic Shrine.

TREASURER OHAULES R. WEATHERED.

There is, perhaps, no more popular
man in the Horists' trade in New York
and vicinity, and for tliat matter
throughout the whole of the Eastern
States than the genial treasurer of the
New Y'ork Florists' Club, Charles P..
Weathered. " Our Charlie," as the mem-
bers affectionately style him, is tlie son
of Tliomas W. Wentliered, one of the pi-
oneers in tlie greeiiliouse heating and
building trade in the United States; and
to whom and his associates this impor-
tant industry owes much in the attuiu-
ment of the perfection to which it has
reached.

Chas. I!. Weathered was born in the

Mr. Weathered was married in 1881, and
is the happy father of three bright chil-
dren— two daughters and a son.

HUPT. trade EXHIBIT, .lOHN P. CLEAHY.

The superintendent of the S. A. F.
Trade Exhibit, for 1900, Auctionei r
John P. Cleary, New York, needs no in-
troduction to our readers. He fully an-
ticipates that the office of superinten-
dent, in connection with the forthcoming
convention, will be a little more arduous
than on any former occasion, in view of
the expected extensive display; but he
is quite prepared to meet any conlin-
genc.v that may arise. Those who know
Jlr. Clear.v, and are familiar with his ex-
ecutive ability, are confident that the
work will be well taken care of, and
assert that the position could not have
fallen into better hands. Given the hearty
co-operation and assistance of tlie trade,
and there will lie presented in August
next the largest trade exhibit known in
the history of the S. A, F., the details of
which will be carried out to the entire
satisfaction of all.

The advertiser who advertises period-
icall.v does not get the full value of
his space. It requires more steam to
start a train than it does to keep it
moving. — Printers Ink.

1276

THE FLORISTS' BXCHKNGE.

an

rill
til.

To H L. White.— liustav Lotze. Olen-
burnic, Md., advises that be can supply
the variegated aloe, from one to two
years old.

COS) Infected Rose Leaves.— In-

„,,irer— The leaves sent us have ud-

doubtedlv fa lieu from the effects of red

spider: thev are literally covered, "e

would advise vigorous syringing regu^

larly until the house is cleared of the

pest.

r^O'l) Plants incarnation Temper-

're \uon.— Plants that may be

wn in carnation temperature anil

1 cheaply are: Geraniums, primulas,

inias. lautanas. marguerites, mi-

;.- nette, verbenas, gladiolus, ageratum.

c; amen and many others.

•10) Pansies for Spring Sale.

.n_-Sow pansy seed at once, and

n large enough to handle transplant

seedlings either into pots or shallow

es These will do best on a shell near

fflass. Fumigating will have to be

u "regularly to keep down green fly.

1 11) Cuttings of McGowan, Scott

llaybreak Carnations.- Any time

ng the first three months of the year

•arnation cuttings may be put in the

I. The best rule is to commence in

I'arv and put in batches, when the

L'lr ings are in the best shape for so

• ; g.

12) Hardy Roses. Anon.— The
3 can be potted and plunged in tlie

but after growth has commenced
would require to be watered regu-
, as the pots prevent them from re-
us anv moisture from the surround-
oil. The size of pot required would
30ut a 5-inch.

13) Fertilizer for Carnations. —
t is the best fertilizer for carnation
after first crop has been cut ?— OQ.

The best fertilizer for carnations is a

h of well-rotted manure. If this is

itai able, the next best thing is a

t dusting of pure bone meal worked

the surface of the bed with the

^rs.

y-li) The Ash Pit Door Gets Hot.—

We have a boiler in which No. 1 hard

coal burns like grease, and which heats

all right, but the ash-pit door gets so hot

vou cannot touch it. Can you tell what

causes it? The ash-pit doors on two

other boilers we have do not get hot.—

Boiler.

—It would seem as though the grate is
not suitable for that kind of coal, and
we ghould try a coal of larger size. We
have seen the same troubleoccur,and on
trying larger coal in the grate the dif-
ficulty was overcome.

(215) H. P. Roses for Easter. E.
Pari.- Pot the roses up now in good, rich
soil, and bring them into a cool house,
say about -10 or 43 degrees. By the last
week in Januarj- commence to raise the
night temperature gradually until 55 to
58 degrees is attained, aiming to have
the plants well budded by .March 15.
Frequent syringing will be mcessary;
and should they seem backward in forc-
ing more heat will have to be given, as
much depends upon the condition of the
plants us to whether the canes are well
ripened or not.

(216) Cleaning Adiantnm Seed.—
.My method of caring for fern spores is
this: When seed is ripe pick off the fronds
and put them in a paper bag, hanging
the bag in a dry place until the spores
can be easily rubbed off the leaf in the
form of dust. When in that condition
take and lay a sheet nf paper on a table,
hold the frond over it and rub the seed
off the pinn» with the blade of a knife:
then take the seed, which looks like dust,
and keep it in a paper packet, if a small
quantity. If a large amount we keep it
in small vials, always being sure to have
it dry. If held air-tight and dry, fern
spores keep for an iudeQnite length of
time.— J AS. S. Taplln.

(■•17) Plants 'for Easter.— My hy-
rira'no-eas are now in cold frames, heeled
ill unpotted. What temperature should
I keep them in if potted up now to bloom
for Easter.

What seeds could I now sow to give
nice plants in bloom, or to cut from for
Ea.ster sales.— J. Mc.

—Pot the hydrangeas and start them
in a night temperature of 55 degrees
with a corresponding raise through the
dav time. After the growths break in-
crease the temperature to 60 degrees at
night, and keep the plants growing right
along without any check.

The following seeds may be sown: but
Easter is earlv (April 15) and it is im-
probable that all can be had in flower at
that time: Sweet alyssnm, campanula,
candvtuft. godetia, Linum rubrum,
miinulus, nasturtium. Phlox Drum-
mondi, stocks and single petunias.

(219) Disbudding Carnations. —

Will you kindly say if disbudding carna-
tions is supposed to hasten the blooming
of the bud that is left; also if carnations
can be disbudded too early in the growth
of the stem of buds while very soft.—
F. H. M.

—The disbudding of carnations does
not hasten the development of the
flower; it onlv tends to increase the size
by throwing' into one flower all the
strength that otherwise would be utilized
for the production of four or five it all
were left on the stem. The time to dis-
bud is just as soon as the bud can be
taken away without injuring the stem.
Common sense teaches us that if we try
to pinch out the buds before they have a
well defined stem of their own we are
likelv to tear into the main flower stem,
which would, of course, be injurious.

Plant of Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, grown by W. w. Edgar,
Waverly, Mass.

(218) A Rose Trouble.- Kindly ad-
vise us what is the matter with a house
of roses (Bride and Mermet) that have
very many black spots on them, similar
to those on a few pieces which we send
you uuder separate cover. The trouble
looks very much like a dry rot, or a fun-
gus. The limbs are eaten about half
through and then break off. The leaves
are apparently healthy. — P. D. Uauser
& Son.

— The pieces of rose canes submitted
seem to have been killed by the plants re-
ceiving a sudden cheek, either from being
dried out too much, or.having been too
severely cut back when in full growth.
It might have been that when watering
was done sufficient was not given to
penetrate the bed, the bottom being thus
kept continuall.T dry. We think the trou-
ble is at the roots, and advise that the
bottom of the bench beexamined. Should
it prove to be dust dry the right treat-
ment will at once suggest itself; that is,
when water is applied do it thoroughly,
so that all parts of the bed receive
enough.

of bone meal is already on the beds, we
would discontinue the use of liquid for
several weeks. Keep the night tempera-
ture at 58 degrees; give plenty of air on
favorable days and the buds will soon
begin to develop all right.

( 220) A Rose Difficntly.— We send
vou bv express one rose plant which we
wouiti be glad to have you examine.
This plant is from among as healthy
looking roses as you ever saw, and at
one time was strong and healthy look-
ing; but after the budsbeganto develop,
as the plant indicates, the stem and
flower wilted. Still the plant indicated
its healthy condition by sending out
good, strong looking new growth. Can
you tell us what is wrong? Our man
put on manure water, then the we. k
after bone meal; and the week following
manure water. Could it be that the bone
meal was put on too strong in places?
Sickly roses appear all through five
benches. — L.

—The rose plant submitted appears to
have been planted in soil that is congen-
ial. We think too much stimulant is
being given to the benches for this sea-
son of the year. Liquid manure one
week, bone lieal next, with Uquid again
following, is overdoing the thing to a
great extent, and is the cause of stem
and buds wilting. Seeing that a dressing

BOSTON.

Preparlug; for the Rush.

Indications poiut to a continuance
of veiv unseasonable weather during the
week." much to the disappointment of
grower and dealer, who have been ex-
pecting a cold snap. The wholesalers
hiive all increased their forces, and their
establishments pi-eseut a very busy ap-
pearance. The shipments fr in the vari-
ous houses, so far, and which have been
heavv, have consisted mainly of Christ-
mas greens. The retail stores, too, are
assuming a busy aspect, but it is princi-
pallv in preparation for the rush expect-
ed on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

Cut flower business this week has been
just as quiet as is usual during the days
preceding the holidays. The demand is
rather light, and the supply is propor-
tionately light. Though good prices are
realized "for flne stock, yet the supply of
such is not great. On Wednesday flowers
were bringing better prices than obtained
during the past t%vo weeks, and values
are on the increase. Good American
Beautv are scarce, and are up to JlOO
per 100 for special grade. N'o. 1 and ex-
tras range from $S'> to §75. and shorter
gradesfrom $Sto ?25. Bride and Brides-
maid, too. have advanced; extras mak-
ing §3 a dozen, and si-conds $1.50 and
$2. Kaiserin and Carnot are scarce, and
realize about the same prices as Bride
and Bridesmaid, though extra Carnot go
higher.

The supply of good carnations is rather
sliort, the H"owers being in very good de-
mand. Prices are better than any ob-
tained since Thanksgiving Day; select
stock now makes $3 a 100, with a pos-
sibilitv of going higher.

Violets are still very far short of the
demand, but are improving somewhat in
i|iialitv. Fine prices will prevail during
the latter part of the week. Roman hya-
cinths and Paper White narcissus are
verv plentiful, at §2 a 100; a few extras
making S2. 50. Trumpets are becoming
more plentiful and are now held at §4 a
100. The first Von Sion of the season
were brought in by E. Sutermeister on
Ilecember 10. which is about the record
on date for this market. He is now cut-
ting a few daily which bring $8 a f 100.

Auioug Growers.

A visit to Thos. Eoland's place at
Nahaut, revealed one of the finest lots of
Begonia Gloire de Lorraine to lie found
around Boston. .Mr. Roland had about
six huudred plants of this handsome va-
riety this season, and has met with very
good success in disposing of them at
good figures. Almost any plant in the
lot could be selected as a specimen, so
uniform are they. Carnationsand vio'ets
are specialties here, and are grown well.
In the newest house. 125x50 feet, are
about five thousand carnation plants,
principallvof thefollowingkinds: Bradt,
Davbreak", Joost (which has replaced
Scott, except for Summer flowering).
Flora Hill, White Cloud and Wellesley.
The violets were very fine, especially
Princess of Wales. Lady Hume Camp-
bell and Marie Louise were also of excel-
lent quality.

Two new houses are soon to be added
to this establishment. F. J. N.

oBAcco Stems I

"Good Strong Kind." '

60CTS. PER 100 LBS.

BALES WEIGH 500 LBS. ',

OBACCO Dust:

"THE BLACK STUFF." j

Fine or Coarse to Your Order
50 to JOOO lbs., 2 cents per pound. )
H. A. STOOTHOFFA.CO . )

is*-is6 w. ztth street, n. v. city. (

WGO-WilE OIL SHIP

FOR

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WE WW ITS GOODIIESli

ALL iimm

HEEF IT,

December 23, 18i)».

Thb Florists* Exchknge.

1277

Philadelphia.

Holiday Prnwpects Good.

The prospects for holiday business
are good witli all the flower stores: ad-
vance orders are ahead of last year, and
KO far, plant sales have been very satisfac-
tory. Baskets filled with plants are being
more generally offered than in previous
years, and sales of these are very good,
which no doubt will materially decrease
the sale of cut flowers. Butfoi the florist
the baskets are much preferred, inasmuch
as they chu be made up in advance, and
as sold stowed away ready to deliver
when wanted.

It is rather difficult to form a correct
idea of the cut flower market; but at
presenttheoutlookis that there will be a
.surplus of flowers, excepting lieauty
roses. These are in doubt as to supply.
It is predicted that carnations will be for
sale on the street in quantity: the sup-
ply now is far in excess of the demand,
and very fair stock can be bought for
$1.00 per 100. All choice flowers will,
however, find ready sale. One grower is
known to have now 3.5,000 carnations
to be sent in on Friday and Saturday:
these have been saved up tor ten days
past, and will in all probability go to
the street men.

Society Meeting:.

At the Pennslyvania Horticultural
Society's meeting, on Tuesday last, James
M. Rfiodes was re-elected president:
Robert Craig, Geo. Goebel, M. J)., Henry
F. Michell and Edwin Lonsdale, vice-
presidents: Sidney W. Keith, treasurer;
David Rust, secreiary. The society will
hold a Spring show in March 2o, 21, 122
and 23, and some special inducements
will he offered for exhibits nf novelties
and new flowers. This will be a grand
opportunity for growers of new roses
and carnations to make displays. The
date has been flxed sufficienlly early so
that the show will not conflict with
Faster business. Fuller details will be
given as soon as the schedule committee
have made their report.

C. W. Ward and Paul Dailledouze were
in town on Tuesday last.

David Rust.

Pittsburg.

Trade is Active.

Numerous society affairs the past
week made trade very active: funeral
work was also a factor. Tlie supply of
stock was ample for the demand, but a
good deal is already being held back for
the holidays: and .some stock coming in
is not strictly fresh. Prices were about
the same as in the preceding week, and
have not advanced materially up to De-
cember 20. What the prospects for
Christmas will be is rather an uncer-
tainty, but a good trade all around is
anticipated, as other lines of business are
reaping a harvest this week. So far, not
many orders are in: they usually ai rive
a few days before Cliristmas.

l'"rom present Indication prices will be
about the same as last year; but the
8uppl.v of stock is uncertain and will, if
anything, be short, the weather of late
having Ijeen very unfavorableforthepro-
duction of good blooms. As Christmas
Eve falls on Sunday, it will give the deal-
ers a good day to work on orders, as
most deliveries will likely be made on
Monday morning.

('hristmas greens are still coming in;
the market is in a fairl.v good condition,
with prices lower than last year. Holly
is very plentiful: of a fair (pialit.v.
(iround pine festooning brings about 4c.
per yard and is in good demand. Laurel
wreathing goes slow.

Jottings.

Another cold wave is promised to
arrive December 20, and this may hurt
the plant trade.

A. W. Smith has two very attractive
show windows filled mainly with poin-
settias and greens.

The cut flower commission business of
<i. L. Huserott & Co., at 444 Sixth avenue,
was sold to J. B. Ferguson about a
week ago. <i. J. Huscroft became ill a
short time ago with typhoid fever .uid
was taken to his home in Steuljenville,
(). For that reason he had to dispose of
his interests, as it may be some time be-
fore he will be able to l)e about again.
When last heard of he was seriously ill.
Mr. Ferguson is a Pittsburger, and has
been in the florist business for many
years, at present conducting a store in
the East End, also some greenhouses.
He intends to continue the commission
business as heretofore.

The December meeting of the Florists'
Club was a failure — no quorum ; the
weather was the cause. (Jeo. (Jesterle
and .1. W. I>udwig are the members of

ROOTED CUTTINGS

CARNATIONS.

Per 100 Per 1000

W. H Crane $.5 00 $40 00

Mrs. Bradt 3 00 35 00

White Cloud 3 50 30 00

Frances Joost 250 2000

Triumph 2 50 SO 00

Evanston 3 50 20 00

Jubilee 2 00 15 00

GoldNugget 2 00 15 00

Mrs. McBurney 3 00 15 00

Flora Hill 1 25 10 OO

Per 100

Daybrealc $135

Argyle 1 25

Armazindy 1 25

Lizzie McGowan 1 00

Evelena 1 00

Mayor Pingree 1 00

Painted Lady 1 00

W. .Scott 1 00

Tidal Wave 1 00

Morella 1 00

erlO 0

*10 00

10 00

10 0"

7 50

7 50

7 50

7 50

7 50

7 50

7 50

ROSES.

Per too Per 1000

Meteor $1 50 $13 .50

Bride 1 50 12 50

Bridesmaid 1 50 12 50

Per iro Per 1000

American Beauty $3 00 $35 00

Kaiserin 2 00 17 50

La France 3 00 17 50

Perle 1 50 13 50

Stock to be first class and to be sold under the conditions that they shall be returned
it not satisfactory. Address

GEORGE REINBERG,

51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL.

Mention tbf8 paper.

the club appointed to confer with mem-
bers of the Fruit Growers' and several
other associations and make arrange-
ments for the meeting of the State Hor-
ticultural Society next month.

E. C. Reine.man.

St. Louis.

Trade Notes.

As usual, just before the Christmas
holidays, business is very quiet. There
is no great amount of stock coming in —
not enough to go arfjund if the call were
anything like normal. An unusually
lai'ge trade has been done in green and
other decorative material, probably
owing to the very reasonable price.
Christmas stock and prices are as yet
rather uncertain, w ith the probability of
a fair quantity of stock. Prices as pro-
posed are 4c. to 8c. for carnations; best
roses, 20c.: Beauty, ?ir, to $18. .50 per
dozen. Violets have been coming in
more freely of late, and $2 per 100 will
be the price for California, where $:i was
to have been charged. Bulb stock will
be plentiful, with no marked advance in
price.

Club Meeting;.

The regular monthl.v club meeting
was held on the 14th, with quite a good
attendance. The report of the chrysan-
themum committee showed that only
about 2.5 per cent, on the prizes could be
paid, except the Shaw prizes, which have
been paid in full. This is hard on the ex-
hibitors, but it is the best that can be
done. The committee was granted
further time to finish uji the business per-
taining to the show. W. H. Kruse was
elected a member and the applicaton for
membership of Chas. Counon was read
for the first time.

The club decided to give another floral
euchre party; the one last year, on short
notice, having been a success. This one
will be under more favorable circum-
stances. Messrs. Kunz, Weberand Beneke
were appointed by the chair to assist in
the maimgement of the affair.

The meeting in January will be our
carnation meeting. All growers with
new or fancy stock will be invited by the
club to send an exhibit.

A very enjoyable time was spent .Sat-
urday evening, 9th inst., at the euchre
party given by Fred. Weber, Messrs. John
Young and Carl Beyer proved the best
gentlemen players, and Miss Meinhardt
won the ladies' first prize; your corre-
spondent had the honor of winning the
boob.v prize. Among those present were:
.Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Beneke, Mr. and Mrs.
John Young, Mr. and .Mrs. F. J.Fillmore,
.Mr. and Mrs. Fred. Meinhardt, and Mr.
and .Mrs. Carl Beyer. C. C. S.

Hamilton, Ont.

Market News.

Cut flowers, taken as a whole, are
scarce and the demand good. Roses this
week arebringing $1.50 to $2 per dozen;
selected stock, $3. Carnations are a lit-
tle more plentiful and sell at from 60c.
to 75c.; choice stock, $1 per dozen. Vio-
lets are not to be had. Chrysanthemums
are still to be seen in small quantities:
the quality is very fair.

Plants promise to find even brisker sale
than last year; it the weather continues
moderate there will no doubt be a good
clearing up in all pot plants. Holt is

sending in some first-rate Primula ob-
conica rosea. There are not as many aza-
leas in sight for Christmas. Cyclamen
are in fair supply, and they arein good
health this season.

Jotttngrs.

The big squall of wind last week

tore down the windmill at (ieo. Sones;

fortunatel.v it did not fall on the houses.

Town.send has his new house finished;

CARNATIONS.

Orders buolied lorcuttintis

and plants grown for 1900.

D. R. HE:rro:n, Olean. Pi. V.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

'MUMS THAT PAY TO GROW.

Stock plants of Merry Monarch, Montmort,
Ivory, H. Rol)in8on, BononffoD and Indiana,
at 6l)c. per d z. Merry Christmas, Viest late
white, 10c. each. Plants in 3^^ in. puts of Mon-
arch and Montmort, at $2.00 per 100.

Mrs. FIstier Carnations, from soil,

$]./)' i-er liK-

Cut Smllax, Qne springs, 20c. a string.
Cishplease. WM. KEIR, Pikesville, Md

Mention thft Florlsta' Exchange when wrltlnf

CARNATION CUTTINGS

Orders now booked for all fancy vari-
eties. All cuttings guaranteed A 1.

CHICAGO CARNATION CO.,

QreeDhouses and Address, JOLIET, ILLS.

Mention the Flonsta' Exchange when wrltlnr

Carnations. ,^^.p^^

utwand standard
varieties. If you want anything write us. All
in format ioD cheerfully given. Field-grown
plants are sold.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

Stock plants of the leading and standard
sorts. Write for prices.

M. WHBKR &SOPIS, Oakland* Md.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

I CARNATIONS [

I F. DORNER & SONS CO., S

LA FAYETTE, IND.

Mention the Florlets' Exchange when writing.

AMERICA

».5 per lOOi »40 per 1000.

Rooted Cuttings, Spring delivery. Place
your order at once and get eady struck cut-
tines. Also a full list of Commercial varieties
of Carnations.

WM, MURPHY.

5ta. P., Cincinnati, O. Carnation Specialist.

Mention the FlorlsU' Exchanre when writing

CARNAIION CUITIS

Our Price List Is Ready.

H. F. LITTLEFIELD, Worcester, Mass.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing

ROOTED CUTTINGS

OF CARNATIONS.

Both new and old varieties at lowest prices
for good stock. Special rates on orders booked
for future delivery. Satisfaction or money
refunded.

GEO. A. RAGKHAM, '"'^liH^.tW^i!''-

Mention the FIrtrlBtB' Exchanre wh«*n writing

HARDY PINKS

Rooted CuttlngB. Now Ready. 8 Bortaae fulluwe : Her
Majesty, giant white; Alt>a Flmbrlata. while, frlnped;
Brunette, pink, with maroon tnarklngs; Earl of Carlisle,
variegated, maroon, rose and white; Juliette, cherry-
red, variegated pink and white; Gertrude. white, ttaroon
markings: Laura WUmer, pink with darker BbadlDgB,
fringed; May. beautiful fleah-plnk. very fragrant,
tl.cu per 100. postpa d ; 18.00 per luOit. by expreaa Large;
field-grown clumps, fS.Wa 100. Sailefactlon guaranteed.

A. B. DAVIS & SON, Purcellville, Va.

Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange wh(*n wrltlnK.

STOCK PLANTS

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

At 10 cts. each, or $1.00 perdoz.

The following varieties:
V. Morel, Mrs. Egan, Kentacky,

MrH. RnbinsoD, Pennsylvania,

Mrs. T. Thompson, Mutual Friend,

Mis. H. L. Weekt.
Mayflower, F. Hardy, Golden Gate.

Mrs. C. II. Pierce. Major lioDnafTon.

CARL E TAUBE. Trenton, N. J.

MERCER FLORAL CO.

MAntlnn th^ Klnr'sTp' Plx-hfine^ wht-n wrltlr^e

/p\ Rooted Cuttings

Now Ready
To Ship.

strong

and Clean.

Per doz. Per 100

a. H. CRANE, scarlet $0.75 J6.U()

GLACIER, white 60 4.10

OOMEZ, red 65 6.00

MEl.BA, light pink 60 400

AFIElflCA, "••arlet SO 4.00

riAun ADAns 60 4.00

EnpREsS. .larkred 20 1.50

nORELLo, -cHrlet red 20 160

DAYBREAK, shell pink 30 1.60

THIUVIPH, pink 20 150

ARQYLE. riKrk pink, fine 25 2 flO

NKW GERA7«ir9I, De Roo Mlt-

tine. $'2 '•■ • d z.: JP'.ii ppr hii.
KiF.W UERANIl'Itt, Double Snow-
drop. $1 2 per dnz.; JlM I ( ppr II 0.
MEIV VELLO^V BABV PRIM.
ROSE, 81 2IJ per iSoi.; $IO.0U per 100,

THE MORRIS FLORAL CO., Morris, III.

iJJiiiiimniiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiminimiiiiiiiniiiiiiuuiiiniiiiiinii:

I Ethel Crocker.

g Absolutely the best pink carnation
3 ever offered the trade. Grown equally
3 successfully liy Messrs. Hill, Craig, and
mjself. Vou are not buying it on a vent-
ure, but knuwing tnat it is not a success
in one soil and a failure in another.

In color,size, fragrance and stem it is
just what the "slnremen" want.

In habit, constitution and freedom of
bl om, it 18 just what the grower wants,
never out oi crop from Sept. to July,
mure flowers to the square f not than any
other known variety, and practically
no seconds. With 18.000 stock plants to
work from there is no danger of over-
propagation, and yuu are not asked to
wait until planting out time for your
cuttinifs, but can have them whenever
wanted. Orders intrusted t^p me will
have my personal attention, both in the
selection of the cuttings and the fi'iiog
of rhf order. Prire. per 100 »10;
25, $3 50; 1000. $75.00; S50.S18 75.
UEKK'S PAN$lESati»4 per 1000
now, and a regular MS-iortment of car-
nations in a li&t ready Jan. let.

ILBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. |

Mention the Florists' Bxehange when wriUn<.

1278

The F=!i-ORiSTS* Exghhnge.

Emumn for new im mo liter!

In Flowering Plants. Also PALMS In Quantity.
HAVK SOMETHING NE'W BESIDES AZALEAS.

ERICAS

THE COMING DECORATIVE
PLANTS

FOR KJE^V VEAR
AMD LATER.

More desirable ihau Azale«Bl Why? Because the ERICA FRAGKANS will keep
two weeks in perfect order when in bloom in any florist store, providing It is kept well
wet. It not sold as a pot plant it can be cut and used to great advantage tor making up
funeral or any other designs.

Another point in their favor is you can have them in blcom by taking in a warm
house a few at a time from now until after Easter.

We have in bloom from now on the following flowering plants 1

ERICA FRAGR4NS, from $12.00, JlS.llO, $18.00, $24.00, $31.00, $36.00 per doz.
Specimen plants, from $4.00 up. These can also be supplied by the doz. Stock finer
Ihan ever before, each plant a perfect mass of flowers, color white with brown center.

{\i<z f\i A7AT FA^Jn Bloom for New Year

<" lo vll l\£^r\.L^L^i\kJ Selected myself when on the other side.

In 3 varieties, white, pink, and pink and white. $12.00, $16.00, $18.00,
$34.00, $30.00, $36.00, $43 Ul>, $48.00, J60.00 per dOZ.

lALI. ERICAS, in bloom, white. $3.00 per dnz.

cull ine of PALMS and other Decorative Plants.

yXWOOn pyramids, nerfeetshaped, $3.00 to $6.u0 each, with or without pors.
oig stock ot VOITNG HEATHER, for growing on, $15 00 per 100.

Cash must accompany all orders. Add $1 01 for packing to all orders.
Orders above $20.00 add $1.50.

Place across from L. I. R. R. Depot. Telephone Call 51F Flushing.
Trolley from L. I. City, 6 cte. ; by train, 80 cts. excursion. Come aud see as !

STON SCHULTBEIS,P.S"'Bt*78Xollege Point, N.Y. City.
►♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

Mention the FlorlBta' Excbanc« when wrltlnc.

It's nice a lasting gift

to give,
Which appreciation

earns;
Cut Flowers die, but

plants will live,
Therefore buy

PUMS'oFERNS

larrel of our Fine Needle Soil, for Palms
FerDB, price $1.50 SeLd fur our catalogue.

GiO. WITTBOLD CO.. Chicago.

1708 N. Ilalsted Street.
m the FloiiBts' Bxcbange when writing.

BuliDei PlaDls

5;;; and G in. pots, 2 to 3 ft. high,
perfect plants,

$4.00, $5.00 and $6.00 per doz.

A. L. MILLER, Brooklyn, N.Y.

JAMAICA AVENUE.

Mention the Floriata' Exchange when writing

FERN SPORES SOW NOW!!

iRE HEADQUARTERS.— Extra lar^re package of fresh spores, sufficient for 3000 plants
wuh full cultural directions, post-paid tor $1.10.

EMERSON C. McFADDEN, U. S. Exotic Nurseries, SHORT HILLS, N. J.

Mention Uie FlorUU' Excbance when wiitlne.

ACALYPHA SANDERII

KINE I»I,APJX8. 214 inch, $8.00 per hundred.

THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa.

Mention the Plorlsts' Exchange when wrttlns.

or deJo'mtlon 'S»m''°^/7r'i '?„','?,£'"'/,'! """"S' '"d ,ma]e8tlc and sure to have a great future as well for a pot
or aecoratlon plant, or for cutting of Its grand fronds of 5 to 6 feet length. Its only rival will lie the variety

Pfeplirolepis 'Washingftoniensis "PENDULA,"

.00 each. For other stock see former ads.

Mention this paper. N. STUDER, Anscostia, D. C.

PTERIS DEWEYANA.

A MOST desirable new fern, now offered for the first time, by the rai.ser, J. H. Ley.
It is a most distinct cross between P. Cretica Albo-lineata and P. Serrulata.
Habit dense and very dwarf; fertile fronds, erect, smooth and narrow, barren fronds
very bright and beautifully undulated; produced in quantity, never rusts, hard, and
grows very freely from spores.

12 fine plants, 3 inch pots .... a, „q

'«« " 20.00

12 good plants, 2 inch pots 2 oo

"«« " isioo

Six latter mailed, $i.oo. With balls of roots undisturbed.

JOHN H. LEY, Cood Hope, - - WASHINGTON, D. t

Mention the Plortsts' Exchange when writing.

Boston Ferns

N. Exaltata Bostonlensls.

Sman plants, $6 00 per loU; {40.U0 per 1000;
not less than 260 at 1000 rate. Large plants,
$6.00 to $12.00 per 100.

ALSO A FINB LOT OF

Kentlas, Belmoreana and Porsteriana, 6-in.

piits, from $1.00 to $1.60 each; 7-in. pots, $1.50

to $2 50 each; larper plants, $3.0(Uo $10.00 ea.
Areca Lutesceus, 50c. to $3.00 each.
JLatanias, 1 rom $4 .00 per doz. , to $3 00 each.
Araucarlas, iari^e plants, 75c. to $1 50 ea
Aspara(fusl"lumo8n8,$1.00to$1.60doz
AsparaKus SpreuKerl, 3H in. pots.

$1.5" per <1<'2.
Asparagrns Teiial8slnins,2)^ in. pots

75<-. per doz.; 3^ in. pots, $1.25 per doz.
Rubber Plants, $6.00 to $6.00 per doz.
Primroses, 3H in.. $7.00 per 100; 6 in.,

$12.00 per 100; for Christmas blooming.

AZALEAS for Christmas.

Blocming, from 75 cts. to $3.00 each ; accord-
ing to size.

WM.A.BOGK, No. Cambridge. Mass.

Unknown correBpondente will send cash with
orders. Connected with Telephone.

M*>nt1on th*> P*1nr1«tg' Rxr-haRgA wh<-Ti writing

FERN BALLS

For Spring Delivery
Must be Ordered Now.

VREDENBURC & CO.,

ROCHESTER, N. Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

I IDIimUM GUNEITUM :

• strong 2V, In. plants, ?3.00 per 100; ♦

♦ J25.00 per 1000. ♦
J Fineplants.In 3V2 and4 ln.pots,?6.00 J
Z per 100; $50.00 per 1000. J

\ EDW. J. TAYLOR, Soufhport, Conn. \
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦••••»••»♦♦»»♦♦♦»

Mfnrinti the Florlatw' RTohanee when ^prltlnn

lolepis liMi kto&iessis

Tbe handsomest decorative plant in
cultivation, $5.00 a 100; $40.00 a 1000.

SIlue 1§ the Genuine Stock.

FRED. C. BECKER.Cambridge.Mass.

1730 CAMBRIDGE ST.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

LATANIA BORBONICA

4 Inch pots I2..50 per doz ; $2(>.00 per 100.

5 " 4.15 " 35.00

6 " 9.00 '* 70.00

7 '* 1.25each.andfine8peclmen

plants from $6 00 and upwards.

Areca Lutescens* fine plants from $5.00 upwards.
K.eutia Belnioreniin and Forsteviann—

4 In. poU. t35,0U per IW ; 5 In. pota. fSO to |75 per 100 ;
6 In. pots. *1.0U to $1.L'5 each. 7 In. pots, Jl.TS to
$2 00 each ; larger plants, well grown, from |2.50 and
upwards.

Plitienix recliiinla. 4 In. pots, 35c. each, $20 per 100;

5 In, pots. 40c. each, $35.00 per 100; 6 In. pots. 60c. each,
$55,00 per lOti ; 7 in. pot-, $1.2r> each.

PhfFiiix Cnuni-ienHiN, Riipicola and Recli-

II n I n. fine apcciiuen plants, from $3.00 to $5 00 each

Cocos Weddclinnn, from 2 In. pors, $1.50 per doz'

ASPiRiGUS SPRENGEfll lll^Z'^l'^.^c^"'-
JOHN BADER, Troy Hill, Allegheny, Pa.

L. D. TELEPHONE 872.
M*.ntlnn tti.. yiorlfitiJ' ETGhang« when writing

FERNS, ETC.,

CHEAP FOR CASH.

Inch Prlie Per Per
pota eacti 10 IW)
Adiantum Caplllus Veneris, 2!^ $aut $0.30 $2.sn
" . '• -3 .05 .45 i.W

A. C V. Imbricalum or Hardy

FarleyenBe 3 .15 1.6(1

"4 .30 3.00

Adlantum Cuneatum 4 .10 1.00 9.(10

Pterls Cretica Alb -Lineata 4 .10 .90 8.00

Selaglnella Emmeliana.... 2 .04 .30 2.60

.... 3 .06 .60 4.511

.... 4 .10 .90 8.C0

Nephrolepis Exaltata 3 .06 .65 6.0O

" strong 7 .45 4.00

N. Tuberosa 6 .25 2 00

N Rulescens Triplnnatifida 6 .35 3.00

Mixed Ferns, from benches 1.50

Fi.r other varieties and sizes see wholesale
■om which 10 per cent, discount will be
on all orders accom panied with cash.

. HESSER, Plattsmouth, Neb.

!>! in the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Buffalo.

r.i'youtl the fact of everyone iu the
trade being- actively at work in prepara-
tion for an anticipated good holiday
trade, there is almost no news whatever
floating about. The weather is all sorts,
jumping about in alternates of good
sleigliiuK, then sUish and rain, with wind
storms following.

Tlie drouth ot last Summer, cau.sing a
lack of growth outdoors, is now given
by some growers in this vicinity as a
leading reason of the lack of caruation
blooms now. Truly, the quantity to
date is behind the average even with the
best growers. Tiie prospects for any
large supply of flowers for Christmas is
rather remote or uncertain. Violets are
now showing up some better. Holly is
in but limited supply, with quality none
too good. ViDi.

New Orleans, La.

.\t the annual meeting of the Clarden-
ers' Mutual Protective Association held
recently, the following officers were
elected for the year ItlOO : Louis Kientz,
president; .John Reuther, vice-president;
Phil. Heuthcr, recording secretary; Jo-
seph W. Orth. financial secretary; John
Kuhl, treasurer; Andrew Klees, guar-
dian; Isidore Mayer, grand marshal.
Trustees: Joseph Berner, Jacob Funck
and John Parr. The following were
elected past presidents: Anthony Sam-
bola, Jos. Dirmann, F. M. Hotard and
James J. Roth. The report of the secre-
tary showed the association to be in a
flourishing condition, 108 active mem-
bers on the roll and 212 passive mem-
bers. Mr. Joseph Steckler was admitted
to membership. Several applications for
membership were receivecJ aud referre(l
to committees. The installation of offi-
cers will take place in January.

THE BOSTON FERN

A SPECIALTY.

Only orders booked at *5 00 per lOO; $40 per 1000.

L H. FOSTER, Vi^^ll Dorchester Mass.

Mi^niton the P^o^l«^^^ Krchangf when writiaK

AZALEAS

In Bloom for Christmas,

$6.00 and $9.00 per doz.

CINERARIAS 3 in., $300 perlOO; 200, $5.00

WHITTON &. SONS,

Wholesale Florists, City & Green Sis., UTICA, N.Y.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Fp r\ Ikl C A fine assortment for florists
K^ f% 1^ ^9 use, from 2^ and 3 In. pots. Also

Selagineila Emmeliana, and Itetlculata Aurea
CvPei'un Allernifolinti. S3. 00 per 100.

BABY PRiniKOSES, from 3 mch. $4.00 per lOO;
fiom 4 Ini-h. strong. tt^M per 100.

PEl,AK«;ONllims. In 6 best commercial varie-
ties, mixed, from 3 inch, $3.00 per 100, am. from 4 Inch,
tti.OO per lOll.

J. G. EISELE, - Philadelphia, Pa.

2attt AND ONTARIO STS.
Mention tha Florlat8' Exchange when wrttlnr.

FERNS FOR DISHES.

Strnngr. 2 and 2H in,, $!)perlOn; J27.60 per 1000.

Marauta MassaiiKeana (will sell
your fern oipheh), $5.00 i.er lim ; 840. 0.' per 1000

Asparaifus Plumosus, strong, 2 in.,

$4..5" l.er inO; $4 .00 per lUOO.

Pterls Tretnula, 3 in. pots, stronR, $5.00
per lOu. Terms, Cash or C. O. D.

C. MERKEL Sl SON, Mentor, Ohio.

Mention th*» Plorlats' Ezchanira when wrltlnK.

HEADQUARTERS FOR

Palms and Ferns.

Fine, clean home grown stock; fprnwn cool.
Give U8 a trial order and be CONVINCED.

J. B. HEISS. SIl^frYeV." Dayton, Ohio.

SEXI> FOR PKICK LIST,

Mention the PlorlstB' Bxch&nge when writing.

FERNS. FERNS.

This year we have a flue lot, all in the best
possible shape, a good variety and nice, bushy
stock, 21-4 in pots. $3.60 per 100 ; $30 00 per lOliO ;
packed in pots, 50 cts. per 100 extra, express
paid to New York.

H.WESTON SBRO., Hempstead, L. I., N.Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltlnc

December 23, 1899

The F=lorists' Exchange.

1279

Chicas:o.

state of Trade.

As inilicated in our notes of last
week prices have remained flrui, witli
etoclis of sliiiiping quality below de-
mand, American Beauty beiug extremely
.scarce.

(^uite a numberof retail men will make
no effort to push Beauty, as, even though
willing to pay $1 per flower wholesale,
they can get no assurance ahead of ob-
taining stock. Fifteen dollars per dozen
is the quotation of some dealers for the
extra long stock. Poehlman Bros, have
extra fine Meteorandhavebooked orders
at $20 for such. There is a better sup-
ply of poinsettias than existed a few
years ago; these sul)jeets will help some
in the way of color so desirable for
Christmas. Violets, so far as now s en,
are scarce, and orders are placed at $2
to $2.50 for the best. Paper Whites and
Romans are over-abundant for the de-
mand. Carnation.' will be in better sup-
ply than roses, but are scarcely likely to
be abundant enough to break prices ex-
cept, possibly, at the last moment, if
there is any great amount of holding
back.

Christmas Prices,

For first quality, or shipping stock,
the following are the quotation prices:

Roses, American Beauty, per dozen,
extra long, .1fl2 to $15; 24-inch, $9 to
$10; 15 to 20-inch, $0 to $S; shorts,$2
to $+. Meteor, $10 to $20; Bridesmaid,
$10 to $15; Bride, $10 to $12: Perle,
.$8 to $10; Carnations, standards, per
100. $.3 to $4; fancies, $0 to $8. Lily
of the valley, $-t to *5; poinsettias, $12
to $25; Paper White narcissus and Ro-
mans, $2 to $.S: stevia, $1.50 to $2;
violets, $2 to $2.50: asparagus. 50c. to
75c. per string; smilax, $12 to $15.

There are plenty of ferns, galax, leuco-
thce, asparagus and smilax. Common
southern holly is in over supplj- at .¥2 to
$:! per box. Fancy eastern holly is hurt
naturally by the abundance of common
stock. Lycopodium is down to $2. In
the way of plants azaleas, especially col-
ored ones, will be called for. Vaughan
has a good supply of ericas.

Changes Among; Wholesalei^.

The Reinberg Bros, have been
cramited for room in their city quarters
for a long time, botii brothers doing
business as one firm in the selling but
being entirely separate as growers.
Hereafter Peter will occupy the old (piar-
ters, with Archie Si)encer as manager,
f'.y amicable arrangement (ieorge has
obtainel the room adjoining, heretofore
occupied by E. C. Amling, with Robert
Northan, who has been with the broth-
ers for some time, as manager. Thus in
effect is added one to our numljer of
wholesale houses.

E. C. Amling has rented the light base-
ment, 80x70, at :!2-.'{(; Randoli)h street,
corner of Wabash avenue. This will
make one of the best-equipped stores in
the city.

The changes are to occur on .January
1, 1900.

Round About.

It is estimated that 100,000 Christ-
mas trees are in the market this year.
Sales are poor, so it is said.

Churches are making preparations for
Christmas decorations on a more ex-
tended scale, but on different lines from
old times. Plants, it is expected, will cut
quite a feature, if the prices for flowers
are too high to suit the purpose.

McKellar & Winterson are doing an
immense trade in all kinds of florists'
supplies.

.1. B. Demand is handling more stock
than ever before, and is more than satis-
fled with trade so far in December.

E. H. Hunt has had to put on addi-
tional help during the holidays.

A. L. Randall receives the cut from 90
houses, 100 feet each, from Bowman-
ville alone.

The Wietor Bros, have just placed an
order for 2,000 boxes of glass at $.S. 15.
This looks like an exten.-ive increase
shortly.

The Reinberg Bros, expect a heavy cut
of carnations for Christmas.

E. C. Amling shipped some splendid
fancy carnatiohs on Monday, at .f 8 per
100."

At Kennicotts all kinds of seasonable
flowers, excepting American Beauty
roses, will be in heavy receipts for the
holidays.

The mother of Mrs. Lloyd A. Vaughan,
Mrs. E. A. Dunliam, died December 18,
aged 09 years. Mrs. Vaughan has the
sympathy of a host of friends in lier sad
loss. Ess.

Cincinnati.

Market News,

Business during the week has been
very slow; violetseven notsellingas well
as usual. Bad weather was the princi-
pal cause of this.

The Cliristmas outlook is flattering in
some respects, and rather discouraging
in others. Ros-s and carnations will
not be plentiful in the market by any
means, while we shall have plenty of
bulbous stock.

On Tuesday we had the pleasure of a
call from Wm. Craig, of Philadelphia and,
Fred. Lemon, of liichmond, Ind. The.v
were down taking a peep at the carna-
tion Enquirer.

News Items.

A cablegram was received by Ben
George Saturday last announcing the
death of bis father, .labez (ieorge, age 7o
years. Mr. George was an amateur flo-
rist, at Swindon, Wiltshire, Kngland. He
was a memberof the School Board Coun-
cil, a parish church warden, trustee and
overseer of the village, besides holding
other minor offices. He leaves quite an
estate, which Ben and two sisters inherit.

Baer & Jones, South street, have dis-
solved partnership by mutual consent.
Mr. Baer retains the Fourth street store.
Mr. Jones returning to the store on Wal-
nut Hills.

J. A. Peterson is on an extended busi-
ness trip, taking in Pittsburg, Philadel-
phm. Buffalo, Cleveland and Chicago.

Anthon.v Weigand, Indianapolis, was
in thecity .Sunday. Mr. Herms, of Herms
Floral Co., Portsmouth, O., was also a
caller.

.1. S. Stuart, of Anderson, Ind., is
reported on tlie sick list.

Wishing one and all a Merry Christmas
and a Happy New Year.

E. G. GiLLETT.

Louisville, Ky.

Trade has not been ns brisk as usual
during the past week. The supply and
prices of cut flowers remain about the
same. The outlook foi- a heavy Christ-
mas trade is good, specially for the sale
of plants. As far as can be seen the sup-
ply of roses, with the exception of
Beauty, will equal the demand. Carna-
tions will be tomewhatshort and violets
very scarce.

Holly, while well berried, is not as
green as it should be. J. S.

We ha.. ^ FOR HANDLING COLLECTIONS

everywhei

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Block Letters. \^ or 2 Inch size, per 100, J2.yu.
Script Letters. $4'U0.
Fast ener with each letter or woru
Used by leading florists everywuere and for saleiby
all wholesale florists and supply dealers.

N. F. McCarthy, Treas. & Manager,

FaCTOKT. D/\CTr%U MIACO OFFICE,

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The F=lorists- Exchttnge.

J. K. ALLEN,

Wholesale Commission Dealer In

CUT FLOWERS

37 \V. 'iMh SlreeC. New \ork.

Ordcre by mall or telegraph nromptly attcniled to.
Telephone, 167 Madlnun square.

Finj ROSES and CARNATIONS. Specialties.

W. S. ALLEN,

17 West 28th St., New York. I

Correspondence Solicited.

BLAUWELT & GUTTMAN,

36 W. 27th St., NEW YORK.

loU hmm Florhls '

Consignments of flret-class etock solicited.

Orders by mall or telegraph receive tbe best of

attention. fW 'Pbokk 129U Madison 8q.

CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE

404-412 E. 34)h St., N. Y., near Ferry.
Open every Morning at 6 o'clock a. m. for tbe

^ Bale of Cut Flowers.

This Is not a commission house ; tbe market

consists of Individual stands.

Wall Space for Advertising Purposes to Rent.

J. DONALDSON, SECRETARY.

MICHAEL A. HART,

«""'"-'- " Commission Florist,

th St., New York.

ne, 335 Madison Sq.
ses. Violets and Carnations a
Specialty.
ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.

JULIUS LANG,

Wholesale Florist

63 WEST 30tli ST.

OOBIIffiimeDts SoUcited. NEW YOMK,

FRANK MILLANG,

Wholesale Commission Dealer In

CUT FLOWERS

408 E. 34th SL. NEW YORK CITY.

Cut Fiower Exchange.

Telephone Call, *J99 Madison Square.

MOORE, HENTZ& NASH,

WHOLESALE

Commission Florists,

Located In Salesroom of the
New York Cut Flower Co.

II9-I2I W. 33d St., New York.

Telepbonc 788 IHth St.

THE NEW YORK GUT FLOWER GO.

ne-iai west 23d street,

112-114 West 24th Street,

I«l«;li««733-lStli, NEW YORK.

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

Special Attention Given to Shipping Orders

HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES

Beauties, Meteors. Brides and Bridesmaids are tlie leaders.

^^^_ ^_ ^^ ^ir ^^^B ^ar^^ al^rays on

Tlie lilKiiest ^K7^ M^ M^ m l^a JCM Sb band . . .

gfrade of ... ^ir ^fc^^ ^^^^ ^^^^

rm -KS* T T> St ^ SPECIALTV-

JAMES McM ANUS, r59 Ma^Af ?o° S^-re, 50 W. 3Dtll SI.. NEW YORK.
"Always Ready to Receive Fine Stock."

VIOLETS W« H- GUNTrlEK, Carnations
ROSES Wholesale Florist, ORCHIDS

30 West 29th St., New York.

WALTER F. SHERIDAN,

Wholesale Commission Dealer in ^UT t~"LOWElvS

39 W. 28tli STREET, NEW YORK.

ReceWog Extra Quality AM. BEAUTIES and all other varieties ol Roses.

TELEPHONE 902 MADISON SQUARE.

^CARNATIONS.

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

N«iB« and VarlatlM

New York Boeton

Dec. 23 1889 Dec. 21. 18(

A. BuACTT, fancy —Bpeolal. . .

" extra

" No. 1

" Culls & ordinary..

Bride

B ' idesmaid

Hosts

J£ J acqueminot

2 K. A. Victoria

e La France

BB Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan. . .

Niphetos

Papa Gontier

Perle

St u 7. de Wootton

okCUIDS— Cattleyas

Cypripediums

Dendroblum f ormosum . .

*' others

C Inf'r grades, all colors..

M / White

s Standard J Pink

2 Vabibtiesj Red

3S ( Tel.&Var..
2 •Fancy— ( White

C 1 Pink

5; (The highest J W^/-

«0 grades of 1 ^^° -^

C9 etindardvar) { Tel.&Var..

I, NOVBLTIBB

ADIANTCH

AePARAODS

Callas

CBRYSANTHEMnMS. oriiinarj
Chkybanthemomb, fancy..

HYi CINTH J

LlLlBS

Lily of the Valley

Mignonette— ordinary... .

" fancy

N ARCI880S

.-^milaa

Violets

Vioi-ETs. special

75 00 tolOO.U)
51.00 to 76.01
20.00 to 4U.0(J
9.00 to 12. 0(
.1.00 to 15.0(1
3. 00 to 16. Oil
.... to ....
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6.00 to 10. UU
4.00 to SM'
.... to ....
5.00 to 30.0(1
3.00 to 6.00
.... to
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2.00 to
.... to
,50.00 to 61. (X)

.... to n.st

30.00 to 26. 0(

.... to

1 60 to

1 60 to

1 .50 to

1 60 to

1 60 to

3.1)0 to

3 00 to

3.00 to

3.00 to

3.110 to
.35 to
35,00 to 50.0(1

8.00 to 12.0(1

.... to ....

.... to ....

.61 to i.a

10.011 to 13.51

3.00 to 4.111

2.00 to 5.l«

8.011 to 12 01

.60 to l.CO

8.00 to 10.0(1

.75 to 1 0'
1 25 to 1.76

a.uo

3 50
2 6
2.5i
2.6(1
2 51
6.01
6.0
6 «
6.01'
6.11(1
.76

PtalladeiphU

Dec. 14.1899

76.00 tolOO.OU
35.00 to 61.00
15.00 to 25.011

6.00 to 12.0(1

6.00 to 20,0i

6.00 to 20.00

.... to

.... to

8.0O to 20.0U

.... to

.... to

6.00 to 16.00

.... to

.... to

.... to

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8.00 to 13.61)

.... to

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1.60 to

1.60 to

1.50 to

1.60 to

3.61 to
2.50 to
2.60 to
2.50 to
.... to

.76 to
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.... to ....
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8.00 to 16 01
2.00 to 4,111
2.00 to 4,0(
,... to ....
2.00 to 4.10
8.00 to 12 6
1.25 to 1 5
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Baltimore

Dec, 14, 1899

1,60
2 0
2.00
3.01

2 0
3.00
300
3,01'

3 0
4,0.
1.11

.... to 50.00
.... to 40,0(1
;5,00 to 30. 0('
5,00 to 15,01
4.011 to 10.0('
4.00 to 10. OU
.... to ....
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4. 00 to 10.01'
4.00 to 8.00
.... to
4.00 to 10.00
.... to
.... to
4.00 to
4.0O to
.... to
.... to 50.1X1
31.00 to 26.011
.... to
.... to
1,00 to
1.35 to
1,00 to
1.60 to
1.50 to
3.00 to
2.00 to
2.i!0 to
3.00 to
3.00 to
.75 to
35,00 to 50.0(1
8,00 to 10.00

.... to

.... to

1 00 to

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3,00 to

1,00 to

3,00 to

.,,, to

3,00 to 16 lu
.85 to .5
.75 t.n 1.5'

6 00
6.00

1.25
1.5(1
2.0('
3 CI
3.01
2.61'
2.51
2.61'
2.6'
6.(1(1
1.01

3,0(1

4,00
1.51

3.00

to ....
to 40,0(1
20.00 to 35.01
6.00 to 13.01'
4.00 to 8.01
4.00 to
.... to
.... to
4.00 to
3.00 to 10.0'
.... to
4.00 to

... to
3.00 to
3.00 to
3.00 to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to
.... to

.75 to
1.50 to
1.60 to
1.60 to
1.50 to
3.50 to

1.60 to
2 51 to
2.60 to

.... to

.... to
>5.00 to 75 (HI
8.00 to 12 01
6.00 to 10.00

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

.... to

3,00 to
,.. to
15.00 to 25.10
.60 to .75

.... to l.dO

1.0(1

8,0(1

8,00

h'.m

4.00
6.0U

1.26

2.0

2.011

2.U

2.01

3.00

3.01

3.01

8.0(1

i'M

3.5i

4.00

1.0(1

BuHalo

Dec. 31, 1899

tol60.00
10U.00t&12o.00
6:1.00 to 80. UO
3'1.00 to 60.00

8.00 to 211.00

8.00 to 20.00

.... to ....

.... to ....

8,00 to 20.00

.... to ....

.... to ....
10.00 to 20.00

.... to ....

6.00 to 10.00

6,00 to 10X0

6 DO to 10,110

6,00 to 8,00

,,,. to ....
13.00 to 16.00

.... to ....

.... to

1.60 to

3 no to

3.00 to

3 no to

3.00 to

6 00 to

6.00 to

6.00 to

6.00 to
.... to
.75 to

31-00 to 60.00
3 50 to 15.00
8.00 to 10.00

15.01) to 31.011
3.00 to 4.00
.... to 20,00
3.60 to 6.00
3 00 to 4.00
6.00 to 111.00
..,, to ....

15,00 to 20,110
1,.51 to 2,00
2,"0 to 3 50

2. CO
R.OO
6, CO
6 00
6.l'0
8 00
8 00
8.00
8.00

i'.25

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see oar Oorreepondence Colamna.

Prices are for quantities of one h indred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given orly after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

Asparagus Plumosus

Chrysanthemums

Mignonette

Brides

'Maids

American Beauties

WELCH BROS.

PROPRIETORS

GITY HALL GUT FLOWER MARKET,

1 5 PROVINCE ST. ~ 9 Chapman Pl.

Kaiserins

Meteors

Carnots

Violets

Valley

Carnations

Carnal lone Roses

John I. Raynor,

49 West aSth St..

1998 Madison Sfiusre, New York,
violets Valley

Mention the FlorleU' Ezchang. when wrltlDS,

Can furnish at short notice. Prices according to quality of goods. Long Distance Telephone. 2161 and 2071,

SAMUEL S. PENNOCK,

'WTliolesale Florist

ITNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

This Establistanient vrill be Open from 6 a. m. to ii p. lu.

.<S».^v4:. BE1j^"C7TIBS and. "V.A.Xj31iE3"2" Olii Specialties.
1612-14-16-18 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

We have a fine
grade ol every-
thing in market
at present.

Send us a Trial
Order and we
will do the rest.

EDW. ^ BORAN,

47 W

Telephone,
421 Madls

CUT FLOW

1 street,
NEW YORK.

WHOLESALE.

3Q0E3G0QQ0ei0e30G0O000Qtjn006 3O0O0n0 30000

GEORGE SALTFORD,

Wbolesale Comniisalon Dealer In g

I ..VIOLETS., i

0 so West 29th Street. New York, p

8 Telephone Call, 1304 Madison Sq, Jl

Receiving Daily

Fine

PRES. CARNOT

KAISERINS,

METEORS,

BEAUTIES,

Etc.

Frank H. Teaendly. Charles Sohenck.

TRAENDLY & SCHENCK,

Wholesale Florists,

33 W. 2Sth St. and CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE,

NEW YORK.

Telephone, 270 Madison 8q.

^■"Consignments Solicited,

JOHN YOUNG,

Wholesale Florist 1

61 WEST 28th ST.,

MEW YORK.
CYCAS PALM LEAVES Always on Hand.

THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.,
Wholesale Florist,

43 Weat aSth Street,

NEW YORK.

YOUNG & NUGENT,

Wholesale Florists,

SUPERB VIOLETS,

Orchids, Roses, Carnations,

42 W. 28th St., New York City.

Telephone 2065 Madison Sq.

milllllllllllllllllllllllilllllllllll'"""""""""""""""""?
Special and Number One g

ROSES I

Are in demand among my custom-
ers and I pan handle them to good
advantage. Also have room tor

first=class

VIOLETS

Write me what you have.

ALFRED H. LANGJAHR,

WHOLESALE FLORIST,

1 9 Boerum Place. Brooklyn, N.Y.

Telephone 939 Main.

BmimiinmimimiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiMiffl

Wholesaii Florists,

Mwara u ■•■<■
CARNATIONS.
MIDEtMAia*.
■RIDE*.

JOBBERS in

FLORISTS'

SUPPLIES

FLORISTS' ¥ASES.

■•rtlcalural AactloaMra.
S4 HawlbY 8THB1T. BOSTON.

WM. J. BAKER,
Wholesale Florist,

J 432 So. Penn Square,

j«j«PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

fober 23, 1899.

The F«i-orists' Exchange.

1281

DUMONT & CO.. I

WHOLESALE FLORISTS '

•ARNATIONS A aPECIALTY.

Ro. 1805 FUbert St., PhlladelpUA.

'PHOin, 8M2 D.

FRED. EHRET,

Wholesale Florist

1403 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE,
PHILADELPHIA.

WM. J. MOORE,

Wholesale Florist,

36 South 16th St., Phila., Pa.

Consignments ot First-class Stocit Solicited.
Valley In qnantlty. T lepbone connection.

GEO. M. MOSS,
Wholesale Florist

32 South I7tii SL, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Long Dlatanee Tbone, 14330 D.

ConBlgnmenU of choice K08EB, CARNATIONS,

VIOLETS Bollclted.

Fine VALLEY In Block at all time..

LEO NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist I

N.W.Cor. 13th and Filbert Sts.

Philadelphia.

ConslgnmfntB of Chnlre VulUy and R<Mf« Rollrltrd.

Lons Distance
Phone 3-4S-94 D.

EDWARD REID,

Wholesale Florist

1626 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA,

Bet. Market and Cbeetnot &ts. I

ALL CUT FLOWERS IN SEASON,

Tklkphone 3%6 A.

FLORIST

1322 Pine Street,
ST. LOUIS, MO.

C. A. KUEHN,

WHOLESALE FLORIST,

1122 Pine St., St. Lonis, Mo.

1 COnPLETE LINE OF WIRE DESIGNS.

E. H. HUNT

Wholesale Cut Flowers

76-78 Wabash Ave , Chicago, 111.

GEO. A. SUTHERLAND, wi3:ox.esax.b

CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

M,, «T p,«rr,fip,irt St. and 18 Chapman Place, BOSTON. MASS.

BSFHBHIiDI) PLDilillll iPS

"^7^ H ELLIOTT,

CUT STRINGS, 8 feet long,

so Cents per String.

Shipped to any part of the countrv-

- IBx'±erla--toi3.. IMIass-

MgKELLAR & WINTERSON,

"Wliolesale Commission Jobbers

In Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies.
45, 47, 49 WABASH AVENUE,

Manufacturers of Wire Work.
- - CHICAGO, ILL

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Names and VarletiM

BuADTT, tanoy— apeolal.

" extra

No. 1

" Culls & ordinary

Bride

Bridesmaid

Hoste

I Jacqueminot

1 K. A. Victoria

I La France

; Mermet

Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan.

NiphetoB

Papa Gontier

Perle

. 8ouv.de Wootton

OBCHI DS— Cattleyas

Cypripediums

Deodrobium formosum,.

*' others

C Inf'r grades, all colors
M ( White....

B Standard J Pink

2 Varieties 1 Red

■E ( Yel.&Var.

g •Fancy— j White....

^ (Tne highest J ^'° "^

W urades of 1 "ea

O rtandardvar) [ Yel.&Var.

(^ Novelties

Adiantdm

asparaods

Pallas

CHRVSANTHEMrMSOrdin'y

Chrysanthemums, fancy.

Hyacinths

Lilies

Lily of the Valley

Mignonette— ordinary. . , .

" fancy

Narcissus

:,UiLAX

Violets

Violets— special

Chicago

Dec. 20 'itd

MO. 01 116. Ill
80.a>-85.0(.
40.0li-6.i.lll>
16.00-30.01
8 00- 13.l«i
8.00—16.0(1

8.00-15.00

10.00-20.0(1

0.00—18,01.1
10.00- 18.00

10.00-18.00

8.00—12.0(1
5.0U— 12.01

2.00— 3.0(1
too— 6 01
4.00— 6.01)
l.liO— 6.00
4.0O- 5 0(
6.0(^- 8.111
6.00— 8.IHI
6 I'O- 8.10
6.00— 8.0(1

i!6o- i'!6
.iO 00— 60.U
8.00—12.00

i6!iio-2.=^".on

3.00— 4.0(1
16. 00-20. 00
4.00— 6.01
4.00— 6.00

2!66- 3M

12.00— 16. («

1.25- 1.511

o.lr— 3.00

St. Louis

Dec. 18, "Qi

Cincinnati

Dec. 18, '99

75.00-100.0(1
50. 00- 76. (K
.'6.0)-6'.lll
10. 00-26. 00
00—15.01
10.00-20.00

10.00-18.00

8.00—15.0(1
8.00—15.00

1.60- 2.0(1
3.00- 4. (JO
3 00— 4.l«
3.10- 4.0(.
3.110— 4. IK
5.00- 6.111

6.10— 6.01

6.011- 6.11
6.00— 6.0(1

.'.'..— i.ii
i6'.6o-36;6i

3.06— i'.w
i'.ib- eia

Milwaukee

Dec. 10, '99

00-120.01
40.00— 80.00

16!66-25!6(l
12.00—15 (K
15.00-18.00

15.00—18.00

13.00-16.01

....— 3.O1
3 00— 4 01
3.011— 4 0(1
3.00— 4.(K
3. HO— 4.11
6.00— 8.01
6.00- 8.01
6.00— 8.01
6.00- 8.01

\.(X— 2-01
....-75.00
16.00-20.01

!!!!-ib!(V

3.00— 4.10

....-16.01

4.00- 5.00

3.00— 4.00 2.00— 4.01
16.00— 18. IH 12. IK)— 16.00

.- .... 1,00- 1.51

2.00- 3.OI1I 1.60- 2 00

4.00— 5.00
4 00— 6.O1
4.00— 5,01
4.00— 5.11
4.(10- 6. 01
5.00— 6.0(
5.011- 6.C1
5.10— 6.111
5.00— 6.00

1.00-

- 1.61'

■75.0(1

16.00-18. 01
1.60— 2.0(1
2.110- 3.51

PlttAburg

Dec. 13, '95

m. 00-50. 0

15.00-35.00
15 00—30.11
10.00—12.00
4.00—12.01
4.00-12.00

6.00-13.01

4.00- 8.00

.,..-50.00
..,.-35.00
....—25.00

iilO— 16'.o6
4.00—16.00
3.00-10.00

4. 00-16. 00
4 00—16.00
3.00— 10. CO

3.00— in. 00
4.00-13 00
35.00-40.00
.,-15.00

1.50- 2.01
1 .TO- 2.1H
1 .,W- 3.01
1.511- 2.00
3 511— 4.01
3 60— 4.00
3.50— 4.0(1
3.60— 4.(0

l!26- ['.!>
(6.00-50.0(1

12116— is'.ix

!0 00— 26. IK
2.00- 3.00

2 1.00 -26.01
3.00- 4.0(

306- 6!6i'
3.011- 4.01
12.00-15.11
.76- 1.2fi
1.611— 2.00

Toronto

Dec. 19, '99

....- 2.00
3.00- 4.00
3,011— 4 00
3.00- 4.011

'.'.'.'.- 5'.66
....— 6.00

....— 5.0

....— 5.01'

■■•- 6.00

.76— 1.60

20.00—60.00

6.00—15 00

....— 6.00

....-16.00

-15'. 00
-4.00

3.00-

3.60- 4.10
. _ . . . t

'.'.'.'.— i!5i\

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see oar Correspondence Oolnmns,

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful Inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will he found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

3000 POIHSETTIAS!

■^Vrlte for
Prices ....

Grown to single stems, measuring from 18 to 26 inclies in diameter.

AMERICAN ROSE COMPANY, Washington, D. C.

Mention the FlorlatB' Exchange when •wrttlng.

Headquarters in Western New Torl(

FOK

ROSES. CARNATIONS

And all kinds ot Seasonable Flowers.

WM.F. HASTING, wholesale
481 Washington street, Commission

Buffalo. N. Y. T\otlti

Also Dealer In Florists' Supplies A WlreDeslgns.

HOLTOH i lUNKEL CO.,

WHOlESllE FLOmSTS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Manufactursrs sf Wire Dsslgns.

457 Miiwauitee St. MILWAUKEE, Wis.

'Ptiono Main 874. P. O. Boi 103.

J. B. DEAMUD,

Successor to Illinois Cut Flower Co.

Wholesale Cut Flowers

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

5 1 and 53 Wabasii Ave., CHICAGO.

BASSETT & WASHBURN,

Wtaoleisle Dealera and Growers ot

CUT FLOWERS

78 WABASH Ave, CHICAQO, ILL.
* Qrsenhousss at Hinsdale, III.
L. D. Thone at Chicago, Main 223.

L. D. 'Phone at Hlnadale, No. 10.

KEMNIGOTT BROS. COMPMY.

Wholesale Cat Flowers

42 and 44 E. Rindolph Streit,

CHICAGO, ILL.

WIRE WORK A SPECIALTY.

WIETOR BROTHERS,

iuooxesOBS TO
ROGERS PARK FLORAL CO.,

Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers |

OFFIOS A2n) 8ALXSB0OU,

61 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO.

Headquarters for AMERICAN BEAUTIES.

REINBERC BROS.,

Wholesale Growers.

ROSES and CARNATIONS

In all leading varieties. Write for prices.

REINBERC BROS.,

61 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.
Mention the Florists' Exehang* when writing

REMOVAL NOTICE

On or about .January 1st, lOllO, we will reniovi! to

32-34-36 RANDOLPH STREET

Where, with incre,ased facilities for handling our rapidly growing business, we
will endeavor to caler more successfully than ever to the wants of dealers in

High=Qrade Cut Flowers

Who can appreciate fair and square, up to date business methods.

E. C. AMLING.

FFRON, MGR.

Mmtlon the Florists' Exchange when writlns.

■We are the DlstribntlnK Ajjents of the Largest, Best and Most
Reliable Qro-wers In this vicinity.

Am. Beauties,

Roses,

Carnations,

Violets,

Valley,

Romans,

Paper Whites,

504 Liberty St.
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES,

Plumosa,

Sprengeri,

Smiiax,

Galax, Ferns,

Wild Smiiax,

Cape Flowers,

Immortelles.

MentloB the Florlsta* Bxehanv* when writing.

1282

The F=i-ORISts'

•XCHHNGE.

Newport, R. I.

The annual meeting of the Newport
( R. I.) Horticultural Soriot.v, for the elec-
tion of officers and hcariug of reports,
tor-' 'ce Wcduesfiay evening. 13th in-
; 1 1 society has just closed the

ssful year of the ten years of
e; President James McLeish,
e way, was not a candidate
^ction, has in his three terms of
jc seen the membership almost quad-
mpled, the number now being 215. The
treasurer's report showed the society to
be in a sound condition financially.

For the presidency there were two can-
(Jidates in the field, and quite a lively
contest. Political methods were adopted
—some hustling done beforehand— which
brought out over one hundred members
to the meeting, all anxious to take part
in the battle of ballots, which resulted in
an easy victory for Robert Laurie, the
popular gardener at Mrs. C. Vanderbllt's,
"The Breakers."

The full board, as elected, is as follows:
iVesident, Robert Laurie; first vice-presi-
dent, Joseph Gibson; second vice-presi-
dent, Alexander Ogg; recording secretary,
Robert Johnston; financial secretary,
Bruce Butterton; treasurer, Richard
Gardner; sergeant-at-arms, William F.
Smith. Executive Committee— Robert
Laurie, Robert Johnston, Bruce Butter-
ton, Richard Gardner, James McLeish,
James G. Kyle, John W. Gibson, Col. A.
K. McMahon, J. J. Butler, Alexander
Fraser, James J. Sullivan, Alexander
Ogg. Auditing Committee — W. H. AVol-
cott, Thatcher Bowler and Louis Shan-
teler.

During the year 13 medals and 14 cer-
tificates of merit have been awarded to
plants either new or rare. Among the
most notable of these were Begonia
Gloire de Lorraine, carnation Mrs.
Thomas W. Lawson and chrysanthe-
mum Victoria; to each of these a sil-
ver medal was awarded. To the follow-
ing bronze medals were awarded:

AcB'-yba Sanderi, climbing rose,
's Hybrid," and dwarf Rosa
"R. rugosa albo var. nana."
propriation of .f.'OO from the
I been of material help in nieet-
ipense of the premium lists.

Mac.

».. GARLAND'S

Cast Iron Gutter

and Stop Rebuilding.

Write tor Circular.

&E0. M. GARLAND, Desplaines, IH.

v!«»ni1on rh» F^rtrlif KTf^hajQgg irhgn writing

BONE MEAL

MADE FOR MY ONE USE AND
FOE OTHER FLORISTS' WHO
ARE LOOKING FOR SOME-
THING GOOD. TRY A BAG NOW.

ALBERT IM. HERR, Lancaster, Pa

vlentloD thg Florists' Exchange when wrltlpg.

GEORGE RIPPERGER,

SHEEP MANURE

t have now on hand % large aaantlty of
Al 8HEBP MANURE. BT-Bend for Price

List &Dd Bample

Bbst Ferilllzer for Top Dreislns.

^ry'.-UV^trJt".*- LONQ ISLIHD CITY.

Mention the Flonsts' Exchange when WTltlng

Cni n PIQU Large or small (shipped safe-
aULU r ion ly t,y express). $5.0U per 100.

SILVER FISH term" '"''• *'-°"
FISH GLOBES It-^l [?Jt.°"' ^'''"'"

_:_ FISH FOOD per dozen boxes, 40 ct8.

FIsO GRASS.. .per dozen ijunches, 50cts.
TOBACCO STEMS 5%bale,2501b8,

H. B. FiUST a CO., &1o*nIV.; PHIL4., Pi,

Mention 111* THorlirtj' Ezckanre wh*n ■writing

MASTIC A

FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES.

Proven soperior to pntty iiasier lo apply and Btays on.
Not affected by extremes of weather. Endoroed by
prominent florfttB. Send for deacrlptlve clrcolar of
Maatlca and Mantlca (ilazlng MachlneH.

F. 0. PIERCE CO..Tr''«"l",.H^.' «.?-NBwyi)rk.

Mention the Florlata' ExcbaJise when writing.

^Bfi?SfSm:^^'Sfi^!?^!M!^SPf^

GREEN-HOUSE CONSTRUCTION.

This has been a specialty with us for many years and to us is
due the credit for many of the great improvements that have been
made in the construction of wooden green-houses. To those that
buy our

Clear Cypress Building Material

we furnish, free of cost, complete detail drawings from which any
intelligent workman can put up the material correctly. We have
plenty of time to write letters ABOUT OUR BUSINESS, and we will
be glad to hear from those contemplating building.

I Write for Circulars I LOCKLAND LUMBER CO.

I °j_Es^a.es^ I LOCKLAND, OHIO.

^M^^3.^^

Th*" P'lorlRTp' KTfhnne'* wh(*n

Lehman's Wagon Heaters

NO DANGER OF FIRE.

NO GASES TO INJURE PLANTS.

NO ODOR. NO SMOKE. NO DIRT.

Will protect Plants
from freezing in
the coldest weath-
er at the cost of
one-half cent per
hour.

Over 125 000 in actual use
every Winter by Florists, etc.

Send for Descriptive Circular and Price List.

LEHMAN BROS.,

MANUFACTURERS,

10 Bond Street, NEW YORK.

JAS. W. ERRINQER,

Qen. Western Sales Agent,

297 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. ILL.

pOMBININGthc
^ qualities of* an
absolute insect exter-
minator with those ol
a vigorous fertilizer.
BecommeDded and In
nee by the foremost
florlsta and nnTBcrymen
*D tbe land. For Sale at
the Seed Stores.

ROSE MFG. CO.,

NiagaraFalls, NewYork

Mention the Floriets* Exchange when writing.

TOBACCO STEMS AND DUST

GuaranteedJMh'a Strong and Fresh

MTEHS, BALE!4, 200 to 500 lbs "^t ctB. perlOO

D UiST, packed, 25, 50. lOO. 25u lbs 2^4 eta. per lb.

Sole Aerent, JSTracuse Flower Pots*
Stone and Fibre Flower Vasest
Rubber Hose and Glass

U. CUTLER RYERSON, ^^^LJ^^'^^Jl^ll;.

Mention th» F1f>r1*rt«' Eiohangp wh»n wr-ltlng

SAN JOSE SCALE. CURL LEAF, and

other orchard and garden pests can absolutely be con-
trolled by using

" V. S. STANDARD "

Caustic Potash

Whale Oil Soap

A positive Insecticide and Fertilizer. Kecom
meoded by KntumologlBta, and a guaranteed article.
Send for circular and price list.

MANUFACTDKED ONLT BY

W. H. OWEN, - Catawba Island, 0.

Mt^ntlon the Florists' Exchange when writing.

"NICOMITE

fj

(patent)

Vaporlnsecticide

POWDER.

No labor required. HarmlCBS to
bloom and foliage. A certain killer ot

RED SPIDER, GREEN FLY

and all other loHcct I'

Ask Your Seedsman

The Tobacco Warehousing &1
LOUISVILLE. KY

U«ntloB the FlorlaU' Bxchanffe wb

THE FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION

Insures ii.5C0,000 sq. ft. of glass and has $6.SOO.U0
Keserve Fund. For particulars address

JOHN G. ESLER, secy, Saddle Piver, N.J.

Mention the FlnrlBta' ETchftng» wheo writing.

SHEEP MAIMURE

Cleaned and prepared expressly for florists use.

"iou will find It the Renulne article. For reference

CO Its being fl^8^cla98, I refer you to Henry F. MIchell.

1018 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Trial bags of 15<i

IbB., $2.50 ; per ton, f25 00. M ton at ton rate.

Cabh With Obdeb.

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

IOI2 Ontario St., PHILA., PA.

Mention tlip y^nrlffta' Kxchanr'' -tFhAn w.^*'".

CHOICE Vegetables will always
find a ready market — but only that
farmer can raise them who has studied
the great secret how to obtain both qual-
ity and quantity by the judicious use of
well-bala;iced fertilizers. No fertilizer
for Vegetables can produce a large yield
unless it contains at least S% Potash.
Send for our books, which furnish full
information. We send them free of
charge.

GERMAN kALI WORhS. 1} Nassau St.. New York.
Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing

SCOLI^AY'S

I IMPROVED

PUTTY BULB

J For Olaztng Sash, Etc.,

^r —ALBO THE—

■ PHTEHT PLANT SPRINKLER

For lale by your Seedsman
or lent, postpaid, for 81*0 0>

JOHX A. SCOLLAT,

74 &7« Myrtle Ave.,
BROOKLYN. - N. Y^
SEND STAMP FOR CATALOGUE.

Mention the Florist*' Exchange when writing.

Write for Particulars ol

TEMPEREl

Fob Warming Stringing Water, to
HENRY W. GIBBONS. 136 Liberty St.. New York, N

Complete Catalogues, 4 cents.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when wrltln

SUMMER IN WINTER

By Usiner

Standard Greenhouse Boilers

Cue cent gets oar Catalogae.

GIBLIN & CO., - Utica, N. Y

Mention tke Florliti' Exchange when wrItlHir

HOTHOUSE GLASS

All Sizes a Specialty.

C. S. WEBER & CO.

4 Desl)rosBes Street. New York*

Mention tne Flunste' Bxchanff* when wrltlnx

STANDARD FLOWER POTS

Pm«T Quality. Crcam Ooioii.
IK In., per 1000. .12 40 I 3M in. per 1000, t 4 99
i in.. " .. 2 76 4 in., " « 2G

:i4 In.. " .. S36 I » in., " 10 W

I In., " .. 4 70 I « in, " 16 60

Packages extra.

C. HENNECKECO.'""^^:;;.''"

Mention the Florlats' Exchange when writing

STANDARD FLOWER POTS!

Packed In small crates, easy to handle.

Price per crate
1500 2 In. potfi In crate, $4.88
1500 2X '• ■' 5.25

1500 28 " " 6.0O

1000 3 " " 5.00

800 3« " " 5.80

5004 " " 4.50

S205 •' " 4.51

144 8 •■ •• 3.16

Price per crate
120 7In. potelncrate,$4.:!t
(ift R '• " .s (K

48 9
4810
2411
2412
1214
61

4.<l

3 61

4 H(
48(
4. if

Seed pane, same price aa pota. Send for price llel
of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, HaDglDg Basketa, Lawi
Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off for cash with order.

HILFINCER BROS. POTTERY,

OR.-.. FORT EDWARD, N.V

AUGU8T ROLKKE & SoNB, New Yorfe AgentB,

52 Dbt Stbbbt, Nbw Yobk City

Mention the Flnrlsti' ETi-hnnre when wri'ir-^

STAB^

«l(m»iiBiiiiiki!i 'ivl'iy. Illlllllli

(LfTci-rii

Mention the Florlgta' Eichange when wrlttog

BRANCH Ji' ll'lll

KEAi0^l 1;-

Jersey Cmfrfj;*-P

Mention the '

D«'=' imber 23, 1899.

Thb Florists' Exchange.

1283

't^ORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTS m BUILDERS

STEAM AND HOT WATER HEATINC ENGINEERS.

GREENHOUSES and CONSERVATORIES

ERECTED COMPLETE WITH

OUR PATENT IRON CONSTRUCTION.

^f- . 'Ji ;-,.' Plans and

estimates on

appllcatloD,

either for

structures

complete or

for material

only ready

'J=5;^, for erection.

^^J^^'^'n''^ Estlma'tes

'■ ''^'•'- for

^^'^W.

'"''"^/.AT",'^-

CYPRESS

GREENHOUSE

MATERIAL.

Z-l^iif.^.. GREENHOUSE PUTTY. | ^'u^fle'^.r GREENHOUSE STRUCTURES.

Greenhouse Conetructlon Catalogue ; also Greenhouse Heating and Ventllaftnp Catalogue mailed
from our New York Office on receipt of five cents postage for each

New York Officp, St. James BhU.* Broadway & *46th St .
General Office <& Works, Irvinetou-on-tbe-HitdHon, N. Y.

Mention the Florla^gf E^rchange when writing

LORD & BURNHAM CO.

Eraas \mmi M^i

Roller hearing self-ollIng devise
automatic stop, solid link chain
makes the IMPROVED CHAL-
LENGE the most perfect appa-
ratus in the market.

Write for catalogae and prices
before placing your orders else-
where,

Quaker City Machine Co.,

RICHItlOND, IND.

orayisBY's

nan

MELROSE, MASS.

Mention this paper.

GLASS

For Qreenhouses, Qraperies,
Hotbeds, Conservatories,

and all other purposes. Gbt cub Fio-
CBSs BKFOBE BuTiNO. Estimates freely
given.

N. COWEN'S SON,
392>94 W. Broadway, Now York.

Mention th» Florlgt.' Eichanc« when writing
IF YOU WANT A

GOODSASH LIFT

For a Very Little Money Get

THE
^NEW DEPARTURE,"
5VEhTIL(\TIN& (\PPl.lflNCE.'

For DeicriptlTe Catalo^e Send to

J. D. CARM90Y, EVANSVILLE, IND.

Mention the Florl»t«' TCichMige when writlnr

CABLE AND PIPE

Ventilating System.

SOIL^MACHINES

In Large or Small Sizes.;

SEND FOR CATALOGUE.

A. Q. WOLF S BRO., Dayton, 0.

U«atlon the Florlsti' Exchange when wrltlnff.

Holds Class
Firmly

See the Point *S*

The Vun Ifeyp^r l*er-

Vct eiHzlne Poliila are
I the best. No rithtB or
I lefta. Box of ImO pointa

76 cents, postpaid.
, IIENKY A. DREER,

71« Chptlnut St., PhUa.,Pa.

Mention the Florlef Exchange when writing.

nirUOVEI* UREEMIOr^E

iGllZmG POINT

A sure prevenllve of gloss slipping: effective on
large or small glass; zinc, will not rust, last forever;
easy todrI?eand easy to extract. T^vo sizes. H and
sin. long. ODe pound packages 40i-ts 1J40 polnia
ij In. size, lOlO points '« In. size. In a pound. By mall,
cts. per lb. extra.

For Sale by. the Trade.

CHAS. T. SIEBERT, lan'f'r, Pittsburg. Pa.

Mention th« F1orl»t»' Kxchanre when writing.

i

^ CiPliliiS

^S MUCH MORE DUiUUIUn'HAN PINE^I

~RE$J

ASH BAR]

r» TO ft FCITT IN LENCTH m U^GER.^^
GREENHOUSI

^ANO OTHgR BUILDIMg MATJERIAL.i^f

V SorAfcreurlllustr*!*^ Booh ^„

^CYPAESJS UiHBEHJim^USe.S.;i^
V^nt wirswr SWci&l firtHfnhouwCMfculfcr^j

Mention the PlorlstB* Exchange when wrltlnir.

Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange when wrltlnc.

GLASS

FOR GREENHOUSES, GRAP-

ERIES, CONSERVATORIES,

AND HOTBEDS.

GLASS

VANHORNE, GRIFFEN & CO.,

French and American Glass. ^°cl° ^^^en strYt^t. neWYORK.

Mewtl^n th^ FTorlatB* Exchange when writing.

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL

Cal. Red Cedar and Louisiana Cypress.

■EST GRADES. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP.

I.DIETSCH&CO.shep?.IiV;veCHIGAGO,ILL.

Mention the glorlata* Exchange when wrltlnr.

INTERNATIONAL HEATER CO.

237 WATER ST., NEW YORK
BOSTON, 47 UNION ST. CHICAGO, 86 E. LAKE ST.

S,'a\\''r BOILERS F.. GREENHOUSES

Over 50 years* experience. Write for Catalogue.

_lIeaitloB the Florlate' Exchange when wrttlnir

lilati

...HAS POSITIVELY NO EQUAL FOR...

STRENGTH, DURABILITY and NEATNESS.

Guaranteed (or 10 yean. Has a solid wheel and shaft caat Id
one (malleable Iron). No sllpplns on Line Shaft as the case with
all Others. Catalojcuefree.

Mention this paper.

.E. HIPPARD, Youngstown, Ohio.

For STEAItt

For HOT "WATER

FOR

GREENHOUSE HEATING

OF ALL KINDS. AND IN ANY CLIMATE.
For partioularB call ou or address

DEAN BOILER CO., 73 Pearl St., BOSTON. MASS,

Mention th. Florl.t.* Bhcehanic. wh.n writing. ^^ .

HOX - BBD . . .

greenhouse; .
ventilaxor .

GREENHOUSE MATERIAL.

GET OUR PRICES
BEFORE BUYING

GREENHOUSE GLASS!

MANUFAC-
TURED BY

S. JACOBS & SONS/"'"' *'"'*■''"'"'""• "'*''""'

Fictory Sloreroomt, Borough ot Queeni, N.Y,

IfmtloB tb. norWa* Bxchuic* wh«i writing-

...rrnE...

Gorton Side Feed Boiler

SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR

GREENHOUSE HEATING.

VOU WANT THE BEST. ..;..WE HAVE IT.

Send for Catalogue and investigate for yourself.

GORTON & LIDGERWOOD CO.,

96 Liberty Street, New York.

1284

>' ExCHKNCe.

Fresb. Tohcco Stens,

»t-50 per bale or 3001 b».

Fresh IVIllllrack

Itloshrooiii Spawa»

f 7.(V p«r 100 Iba.
I Also cbolce Flowke Sebds
and Bulbs.
Trade price list on appU-
catlon.

W. C. BECKERT, Seedsman
AlleKheny, I'a.
-in th« Fl^rlgtii' RTchan^e when wrltlnK.

WINTER - FLOWERING FORGET - ME-

NOT, $5.00 per lUO.
PHCENIX RBCI.INATA, strong plants, from

6 in. pots, $6.00 per doz.
OEUTZIA lEMOINEI, from open (tround,

$10.00 oer 100.
UARot IVIES, 8troi:g plants, $8.00 per 100.
OALLA UTILE OESI, from t-inoh pots,
$1.50 per doz.

C. EISELE, I lth& Jefferson Sts., Phila., Pa.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES

Largest Stock in the Country.

I and of superior quality,
and other informatioD.
sent on applicatiuo to

i',t&^ %^Af

■n

..[ FLOWERS !

Application.

>ORFER Sl CO..

hSt.. PHILADELPHIA. PA
Elxchaope when wrltlDg.

LEAVES

ottaoe Sprays.

t New York State ;

$0.40 per 1000.

s 2.00

o wholesale dealers,

ID, Elk Park, N. C.

Exchanr« wkt^n wrltlBC

WORTH CO.

CUT PLO^VERS,
[S and PRRBiS,
ISXS' 81II»I»1,IE8,
S, AZ ^LEAS, etc.,
IRE 'WORK.

KEE, WIS.

Kxohang» whpn •writing.

HURREIL,
t CH I DS

UIon,CattleTaI>Ienflelii,
li^pecioHiHsiina, and C.

ts, Fresh Moss and Peat.

SUMMIT. N. J.

Kxchange when writing.

UC ^TOCK PLANTS.

1115 Yellow Queen. Helen

Blooiigood, Jerome

Golden Wedding, Mre. Robin-

Ivolb, Merry Monarch, Lager.

$1.00. . -6 .

).0(t: R C, $100 per 100.

1 . 2% IQ. pots. $4.1)0 per 100; large

id \2 In. putfl. t.i.25 per doz.
m'xed. 3 In, puta, $4.C0 per 100:

fl per 100.

tftll, 2 In. pots, $2.00 per 100.

l&SON, Westfteld^N.Y

I* Bxckanr* wh^n writinv

INIAS.

OVER 76 VARS.'
NAMED.

ana largest collection In the
stock, an* can All all orders

in««, by mall, »1.J5 per JOO

slDKle. lu vars., »1.25 per lOO.
'f Mr. Hughes' petunias, both
d they are very floe."

HKURT F. MlCBELL.

2 vars fl.SOperlOO

'",i-..,.. 1.00 "

ss Pauline i.oo '•

2.00 "

« 1.50 ••

itenm, 4 colors.

••..;.; 4.00 "

>e, S In., 6 colors 3.00 "
la. 2 In. pots 2.0O "

nt .

-. >uite and Blue

Cash with order, please.

.75

I BEOHBE J. HUGHES. Barlin. N. J.

Mention th« Florists' Eichange when wrltllK.

TBE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE.

Good paper, must have it.

„. , , „ JOHN ABBOTT.

Hinsdale, Mass., Dee, 18, 1899.

Leaves. ! jreenhbuse Heating and Ven

....,». n. nioROtUlvtH, Linvllll, N. C.

Mention- the Florlatj' Exchange when writing.

Long Needle Pines $4 00 per 100

Cat Palm Leaves, 5.00 " lOOi

Cabbage Palm Leaves, . . . 3.O0 " lUO
All nicely packed to keep green.
Kaw, Dried and Cured Leaves, also Pressed
Leaves lor Prepared Palm Purposes, latter
needing painting only. Imported Areca and
other Palm Leaves, Cycaa Leaves aod Wreaths.
Prepared Palm Leaves and Plants, Artiflolal
Smilax and Vines.

Florida Natural Products CO., onando, na.

Mention th« Flortaf ExchfcPge When writing.

Holly! Holly!

Well beri'ied. Write ue for prices.

A tew eases left of

SPIR/EA and LILY OF THE VLLAEY.

W. W. RAWSON & CO., Boston, Mass.

12 and 13 Faneull Hall Sq.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

WILD SMILAX!

$2.00 per 50 lb. case.

Shaniroclcst $2.00acaBe:

Needle Pines, $50.00 per

1000 or $6,50 alUO; FernN.

$1.25 to $1.75 per 1000. Cash

with order or CO. D. We

spare no pains In collecting

ilrat-class stock. Wire us

via Georglana.

J. G. BARROW A-CO.

Red Levelt Aln.

Ucntlnn th«» PlnrlnfH' Rx^'hiinr** wHmi writint

Special Barscain in
Laurel Festooning

^'"^o^,

''^h:

Horticultural Architecture and Bui

HITCHINI

ESTARUSt

233 Mercer Stn

FlYE PATTERNS

NIneteer

Perfect Sash Ral

Rosehouses, Qreenh<

Frame Construction

or the Structural!

ready for

Iron Frame Be

"Perfect Drama

for Sial

Send 4'!. Postage torll
MentioD uw t loriflta Exchange whm writing.

C.'.itlogii* ',

4 4 QOME" Supply The "WORLD,"

j^OME " Have The •• LARGEST STOCK" In The

But I am more than satisfied with the
allotted to me, and that I have a [Uact
Prosperity" alongside of "Others."

I thank my customers for their past
and serve them in the future to their u

1

I wish them "ALL '

a/a mg

For Ibis week, only 4c. per yrd. In lUu
yard lota. Casb with order.
Headquarters for HARDV CUT FERNS.
All ordera by mall or dlspa'ch promptly filled.

CROWL FERN CO , Mlllington. Mass.
Telegraph Office. New Salem. Mass.
Mention the Florlnti' Exehanire when writing.

GALAX LEAVES !

GREEN AND BRONZE.

New crop, finest stock only for the Holiday
season. The INTRODUCER,

HA!lLA2iF,HEm,B'ifiS,SoslonJa;s,

Uentlon th« FlorlBta* ErckAnge when writing

FPT m SPIILIIK

In large or small quantities, at $13.60 per 100
(long strings).

A CHOICE LOT OF PRIMROSES

in 3 in. pots at $5.00 per 100.
Satisfaction Guaranteed. Cash With Order.

GEO. MILLER, Kewark, Ohio.

Mention the Florlsti' Bick«.ntre wh<*n writing.

LUFIA STARS

Red and yellow, (or Christmas ; eample
by mall, 15c. each; also all kinds of

FLORISTS' SUPPLIES
and DECORATING nu^^H

SUCH AS

CUT PAI.M I^EAVES,
HE]»IL,OCK, l,AV

'WILD sm c.

SEND FOR PRICI

S. J. LiMPREt

H9 West 30th St.,

ICntlon t^. Florlgtj' Exchange i

A

rierry Christmas
Happy New Year

.May They Live Lon.

404, 406, 408, 4IO, 412 East 34th Street, NEW YORK CITY.

DEUWARE... H O I . I . V

Of the best grade, with bright green foliage and pi'
Orders will now be received for shipments which v
fresh goods, at the proper time. Samples can be
wanted. For prices and terms address : : :

J. yV, C. PULLEN, Milford

^ Mention the Florl«t»' Bxchanc* whan writing

DELAWARE

HOLLY

OF

ANl

Orders will now be received for shipments which wil
fresh paclied at the proper time. For prices and te

ALEX. PULLEN, Mllford Nurseries, ffl

V*ntloti th** IHorliitji* Rxohft,n»« wh*n writlnv.

FAMCY

DAGGER

Gl

m

In 1000 lots, :i

DISCOUNT ON

Vk

L.

le Dealer in XMAS TREES, and BAL
for Cemetery Use.

'.tention paid to supplying in car-load lots. Write for
BOUQUET QREEN, SPHAQNUM MOSS, WRE-

BRAQUE, = Hinsdale, ^nass.

Uafitiofi tb* FloiiBtfl* ftx*banr* wh«n writlav.

December HO, 1HU».

Tn& Rlorists' EXCHHINIGEs

1287

FLOWER SEEDS FOR FLORISTS.

Grown at our Floracrott grounds especially tor Florists and the seed trade.

ASTER, Semple's Branching, mixed at 50c. per oz. ; $6.00 per lb.

Shell Pink, White and Red 75c. per oz. ; |8.00 per lb.

Truffaut's Improved Paeony Flowered, mixed . . 75c. per oz. ; $8.00 per lb.

AGERATUM, Blue Perfection (New) per oz., 75c.

AMPELOPSIS Veitchii per oz., 10c. ; per lb., 75c.

BALSAM (Alba Perfecta), Double White (Extra) per oz., |1.00.

SALVIA Splendens (Floraeroft strain) per oz., $1.00; per lb., $12.00.

Clara Bedman '' " per oz., $2.00; per lb., $25.00.

MUSHROOM SPAWN, new shipment . . . . per 100 lbs., $6.50; per 1000 lbs., S60.00.
LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS, Berlin, sand grown, 3 years old, $10.00 per 1000; case
(2500), S23.00. Send for -Wholesale tiBt.

JOHNSON & STOKES, 217 and 219 Market St., Phila., Pa.

Mention the PlorlstB* Excbangre wh«n wrftlnff.

DHNISH GBULlFLOWEt SEED.

Early Dwarf Danlab Snowstorm, a fine selection from
Karly Dwarf Erfurt, selected up by my grower for
H quarter century. Always uniformly good, solid,
large white heada and early.

No matter what you pay, you cannot get a finer strain.

Samples free to ^eedsiiieu. i>l'2 a lb.

A. E. WOHLERT, Importer, Altoona, Pa.

Mention the FlorfetA' Excta&nff« wheD wrltlns.

Best Quality at Lowest Rates.

ROMAN HYACINTHS,

NtRCISSI, FREESIt,

aud other French Bulbs for forcing.

DCDIIAOn CnU ^gBnulevamduMusee
DCIlllllllU dUll| Marseille, France.

Bulb Grower and Exporter.

Established 1872. Biilbfleld8-Hy4re8,011ioule8.

WHOI.ESALK ONLY.

Uentlon the PloristB' Bxchange when writing.

BoiKers Special Offiii

FXXRA I.ARGE CtUMPS

SPIRflCOMPlGTllJIFLOm

In original bumpers of about 180 clumps,

Ht$4.UOperlOO
Less quantities, at $4.60 per JOO.

LILY OF THE VALLEY

Selected Hamburg Pips, per 1000, $10.
Case Iota oi 25'JU. tor $23.75.
SEEDS OF

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI

$7 50 p<-T KlOUseeiisi 80 els. per IIW seeds.

ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS

$10 00 per HHJU seeds; $1 25 per lUO seeds.
Less 10 per ceut. for Casli with Order.

AUGUST ROLKERSSONS,^r.i^'/o^;^

Mention th« Florists' ExchanK« wben WTltlnc.

MMMM^^I^-

^f^

t— c/3 03

& 0* ^ "3

■^ [U Q . fl

Q 2 "J «! T;

tu 2 "J ^ U

Mention the Florists' Exchang

-y writing.

TBE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE.

Good paper, must have it.

JOHN ABBOTT.
Hinsdale, Mass . Dec, 18, 1899

DO YOU DCCT' O

WANT THE OII4O 1 •

We flupply DanlBh grown seed of

Cauliflowerand Cabbage Danish Ball Head.

BEST QUALITIES. FINEST STOCK.

CHEAPEST PRICES.
Samples and prices free on application.

LnAHMTPI n Odeuese, Denmark.
• l»«niirC.I.U, (Kslabll.hed 1850.)i

Wontlon the v^lnrlRrw' F^Tt^hane*" 5vhen ^prltlnff

(mBUHTiOH SEEDS

Specialists in pedigree seeds for winter
blooming. Cuutracts Solicited.

AMERICAN ROSE CO., Washington, O.G.

s MICHEL PLANT - =

S -^^BULB CO. s

■ ■

■ ST. LOUIS, MO. ■

M^'nrlf^n thp F*lnrl!itw Bxchange when wHtlaar.

COXSEEDCO.

Wholesale Seedsmen

1 4 & 1 6 Ninth Ave., 411, 413, 415 Sansome St.,

NEW YORK.

SAN FRANCISCO.

Mention th*> Plorlatfl' T^xchange when writing

ALM

S^s^4a^

FRESH
ON HAND

too 1000 sooo

. . »0.75't5.0ll »13.50

.. 1.00 8.00 22.50

.75 5.00 13.50

.75 5.00 13.50

'liu-iilx I'enuls

Fuiiitla

" Reclinaca. .

Corypha AuHtralia

PandauiiH Utllls t.25 10.00 27.50

L. I. SCHILLER. 404 E. 34th Street, New York,

Mention th» IHnHdtB' Rxrhanr* irhMl Ivrltlag.

SEEDS

and

Plants
Bulbs

Wholesale
and Retail
Catalogues

Florists' Seeds a Specialty.
JAMES VICK'S SONS, Rochester, N.Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

Points and information from aeedemen, and
all Interested in this column, soticlted. Ad-
dress EoiTon SEEoTHADE.careof Florists'
ExcHANOE, P. O. Box 1697, New i'ork.

AMERICAN SBBD TRADB ASSOCIATION.

Alexander Kodgers, Chicago, III., Presi-
dent; Albert McCuLLOUGH, Cincinnati, First
Vice-President: F. W. Bolgiano, Washing-
ton, Second Vice-President; S. F Willabd,
Wethersfleid, Conn., Secretary and Treasurer.

Cabbage seed from Eulshuizen, Holland;
Lilium auratum bulbs from Yokoliama,
gloxinias from Ghent, aud turuip seed
from London, were among the goods re-
apiiraised and advanced in value hy the
New York Custom House, December 18,
last.

The Department of Agriculture will be-
gin its distribution of ceeds a littleearlier
this year than last, shipping them South
at the beginning of Jaiuiar.v and perhaps
sending a few shortly before the 1st.
This year the seeds for distribution to
all parts of the country will consist of
13,000,000 packets of'vegetable seeds,
1,568,000 of flower seeds, besides field
and lawn grass seeds.

In almost all parts of California there
has already been an abundance of raiu.
Work in the vast orchards and extensive
seed farms, which abound in fertile Santa
Clara Valley, is in full swing, and 1900
gives promise of being the banner year
in this state. It is now December 12 and,
so far, there has been an almost complete
absence of frost, which fact is loudly at-
tested by our gardens. To-day can be
seen in .Sumiiier-like perfection heliotrope,
fuchsias, marguerites, roses of all kinds,
Salvia splendens, dahlias, callas, cannas,
and large clumps of caladiums, which
stand with huge leaves 6 or 7 feet high;
and many other plants too numerous to
mention.

European Notes.

A sharp spell of frost extends over the
whole of Europe. In England and the
more nortlierly parts of the continent
there has been a light fall of snow, which
will afford a slight i)rotection to the
plants; but all hope of anyfurther devel-
opment is now at an end. As there ap-
pears to be no sign of any abatement of
the frost we anticipate that many of the
weaklings will perish; but on this point
your readers shall be apprised in due
course.

As these lines will probably see the
light on New Y'ear's Day, the writer
craves the Editor's kind permission to
extend heartiest good wishes for a pleas-
ant and prosperous New Year to all who
read tbem. The past year has not
brought us much that we hoped for;
may the successes of the coming year
efface the feelings of disappointment from
our minds. European Seeus.

ONION SEED

CHOICE CALIFORNIAN GROWN.
STRICTLY 1899 CROP. . . .

500 lbs Yellow Strasburg $0 70 per lb.

1200 " Ked Wethersfleid 70

700 " Prizetaker 100 "

130O '* Yellow Globe Danvera.. 75 '*

250 " Silver King 126 ••

900 " Yellow Flat Danvers... 70 "
750 " Sonthport Yellow Globe 75
300 " Southport Bed Globe... 130 "
80O " Early Red Flat 70 "

C^-TERMS— 120 days, or 5 per cent, discount
for CASH.

PERRV WlTtnil S Pn SKEI> GROWERS,

rbnni naiouii a uu., sacramesto, cal.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

CALADIUM ESCULENTUM

Ist size, $3.00 per 100; 3d size, $1.00 per 100.

LantanaB, Verbenas, Heliotropes, I^enion

Verbenas, Geraniums, Cbrysanthe-

munis, Carnations, Etc.

Please write for prices, as we have a large
supply of some of these and make special
prices on same that will surprise you.

R. VINCENT & SON, White Marsh, Md.
Mention the Florists* Exchange when writing.

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A Buffalo Retail Store.

In July, lis-'.:!, lliere Ijunlfd on the
banks of the KiieCaiml a fiiniily of four
Alsatians, short in stature, but of stronR
builil. The son, a lad ot is, led the way
out to I'ine Hill, where a relative ad-
vised them to buy a farm with a small
clearing, the rest with heavy pine and
oak timber. This cleared, a beautiful
piece ot land was opened to view. It
was farmed at first, and in 184'.l the late
Godfrey Zimmerman started upon it the

which, -flll told, lie reported a stock of
nearly ],OuO, some being disposed of at
wholesale, and all were sold. Four to
six late propagated dwarf-sized plants,
grown or recently planted in 8-inch pans,
were a favorite with buyers, and readily
brought the profitable retail price of $2
to $2..".0 each; 6-iuch potplants went at
from $1 to .$2 each, varying with quali-
ty. A noticeable made-up effect here
seen was a low open basket of five vari-
sized poinsettia plants interspersed with
Boston fern— peculiar and rather stiff.

Interior View ot Sho\v House of C. D. Zimmerman, Buffalo.

Pine Hill Nurseries. During half a cen-
tury the Pine Hill Nurseries have main-
tained a reputation for trustworthy
Btock and fair and honest dealing.

Within the last few weeks a new de-
partment has been added to the est.ab-
Ii8hment,that of cut tlowersand interior
decorating. A neat little store and
greenhouse has been erected by C. D.
Zimmerman on the vacant lot at the
comer of Chippewa and Franklin streets,
Buffalo, the arrangement of the store
having been favorably commented on in
a previous issue by our Buffalo corre-
spondent.

The establishment is now very com-
plete in every line of horticulture. The
ornamental and landscape gardening
department has grown steadily. .\ large
force is constantly employed under the
direction of James Brown. The store at
No. 50 West Chippewa street is in the
charge oi Miss Skinner, and is already
quite popular.

Buffalo.

Au Improved Chrlstmaa Trade.

The Christmas trade among the
florists, locally, showed a general im-
provement tending to something of an
increase over recent years. For three
days previous to Sunday the weather
was more like model April days— clear
and pleasant — and on Saturday warm
enough that only the slightest protec-
tion was needed in delivery of any kinds
of plants. IJuring these days the plant
trade got a strong start and orders were
given in freely. Conditions of an un-
doubted shortage and hiah prices in
flowers had been freely given out; in
fact, emphasized, so retailers were con-
servative about stocking up largely.
With .Saturday evening rain set in unex-
pectedly and kept up quite steady
through Sunday. This dampened any
expected cut llower business on Sunday,
reducing it to a minimum. Consign-
ments larger than expected coming in
later, and to a large extent including the
perennially annual unwise feature of held-
up stock, good in quantity, resulted at
the lust in an over-supply of most kinds
of flowers. Some violets and carnations
of uncertain caliber were left over as a
result. A lesson again learned, probably
to be forgotten a year from now. Ro-
man hyacinths and narcissus were plen-
tiful.

Wm. Scott did a really fine plant trade.
Poinsettias were a leading article, of

but withal pleasing. Azaleas went well
at fair prices; palms, a bit hlow com-
paratively, and Mr. Scott sa.vs flowering
plants inclined to gay and lively colors
are the thing for Christmas. .\11 things
considered and biokcd over, the most
pleasing to our senses, as really adapta-
ble for Christmas trade, was the Nephro-
bpis bostoniensis grown in 8 to 12-inch
pans, and which thus found a good call.
Palmer & Son made a lead on spe-
cially well-grown poinsettias, also azaleas
Simon Mardner and Deutsche Perle, the
former getting the call from buyers very
decidedly. Ordinary carnations sold for
$1..50 per dozen and $2 for the best, with
roses at $4 to 95 per dozen. This firm
handled a fine decoration for the annual
ball of the Buffalo Club on Krida.v last.

S. A. .\nderson sports a new ice box of
prevailing bay window style and ample
proportions. He showed as clean-cut
roses as seen anywhere, and is pleased
with trade. Andy Adams sold large
numbers of poinsettias; while funeral
work piling in also, eked out a flower
trade of good proportion.

J. H. Rebstock run an extra store as
an annex, which was devoted to the
needed overflow of plant stock, and
where also greens were sold. He report-
ed a generally ample supply of flowers,
but some kinds scarce in good qualities.
Violets came disappointing at the last
in expected high grades, which, with him,
commanded the top price of $5 per 100.
And a similar condition existed with car-
nations, but with low grades plentiful.
He claims that advance prices set on
flowers were quite too high for proper
encouragement to the retail dealer to
put good eftoi ts into the Christmas trade
in them. Ericas were hardly developed
enough to be really good. Some acaly-
phas brought prices nearly akin to
fancy.

Chas. D. Zimmerman reports a pleas-
ing business, wilh stock however gotten
in a bit plentiful in some kinds of flowers,
and with some greens in over supply.

J. B. Weise. a leading Chippewa mar-
ket florist, referred to trade as a bit
ahead of last year. This was caused
largely by an improved condition in holly
and greens.

Holly was somewhat limited in quan-
tity, and quality none too good. It
went, however, and generally all was
sold to good profits. But little faking
or pedling of it was noticeable.

J. H. Rebstock is arranging to open a
branch in the newly-improved Iric|Uols
Hotel, and made a preliminary display
on the opening of the ladies' ground floor
cafe on Wednesday of last week.

Vitii.

Cliicasfu.

Christmas Tradp.

The spirit of Christmas and pros-
perity has been in the air in this city in
all businesses this year, including the
florist's. While first-class liclly was none
too plentiful, southern stock was here in
enormous quantity; the same with
greens. Car loads lots of both sold very
cheap toward the end. Numbers of
florists got hold of this material at ridic-
ulous prices, and made money out of it.
One wire worker made 100,000 rings
alone; window wreaths were everj- where,
and, of course, if flowers were too high
for the fakir he did not let slip the chance
of an abundance of regular Christmas
goods. The demand for extra wreaths
of all.kinds, including cape and immor-
telle flowers, was good. .Samuels had
some real fanc.v ones made of magnolia
leaves, with a bunch of berries and red
ribbon, that fetched f 5 each.

The weather all the week was at its
best — some frost and lots of sun. This
aided in furnishing a far better supply
of roses and carnations than was hoped
for ten days ago. All colors, espeiially
red, of even fair flowers, sold at the top
prices given in my last. As usual, there
was a variety of pickled stock that right-
fully went off at any old price. Kveu
this cheap grade had its bright side; it
went to those who wanted flowers but
could not afford to pay very high prices.

■The only real dead material was white
bulbous stock, Romans worst of all.
Violets held their own nobly, with just
fair supplies. Quantities of poinsettias
were disposed of. The chrysanthemum
was slightly in evidence. A. Dressel had
some curiously formed (from lateness)
Mayflowerandfalr Merry Christmas that
fetched $2 to $2.50 per dozen. Nathan
.Smith & Son's new Superba was in gocid
form at Deamud's, selling easily at $4, a

stock of flowers unplaced, and every in-
dication that prices will he well main-
tained, at least till after New Year's.
All those who cater especially to shiji-
ping trade were in the swim, with not
enough stock to flll all orders. In this
city prices are controlled by the shipping
demand for flrst-dass stock, rather than
by home demand.

Some Novelties,

Winterberry, also called black alder,
is a native low-growing deciduous, tret'
or shrub. This fine scarlet-berried^'sub-
ject has been exceedingly plentiful on the
market this year, and has sold well.
While it has been sent hero for 25 years
past at least, never was it so finely ber-
ried or has it stood so well without
dropping the berries as this year. It was
freely used by retail florists as a conspicti-
ous feature in room or table decoration,
and now at Christmas is just the thing
for knots on fancy wreaths, worked into
baskets and other things. The |>lant bo-
tanically used to be classed as a Prinoe,
but now is included with Ilex or holly.
The snpiilies to this city come from the
swamp.v woods of Michigan, where it
must be very abundant. We suspect it
held its berries better this .vear, owing-
to the alisence of hard frosts.

There were in small quantities 'other
native berried material, also a white birch
bark. This latter article was much more
common this year, being made into pot
covers, formed into baskets of various
shapes, and seems to have hit thelfancy
also for something new and odd. The
California pepper tree also furnished
Samuels with a nice seasonable material
for covering the handles of baskets.

Mistletoe, from some cause, was very
short; and, of course, ever.vbodv wanted
it. It sold at wholesale, at 25c. per
pound, and is being asked for even to-
day.
Kouud A1>out.

The George Wittbold Co. is now in-
corporated with a capital of $48,000.
All the stock is in the hands of the father
and five sons. George Wittbold has the
controlling interest and is president of

C. D. Zimmerman's (Buffalo) loe Box during Chrysanthemum Time.

few of them bringing lf~>. A small quan-
tity of Bonnaffon was seen around. A
lot of cypripediums.from the East, found
ready market.

In plants, palms sold well; pans in all
forms, from the simple fern dish to the
elaborate mixtures: baskets with some
ribbon; in fact, all kinds of florists'
stock.

,\B _to prospects Tuesday showed no

the company; Louis Wittbold is secre-
tar.v and treasurer.

A. C. Kolbrand, for a long time with
the Kennic'itts, is again in the retail
business at T. D. Mosconesotes' store, on
.State street.

Scarlet tulips are just coming into
market, but are yet short in the stems. '

O. P. Bassett moved into his new house
last week. Ess.

December 30, 1899

The Florists* Exchhnge.

129;

New York.

Oiristiuas Trade.

BuHiuess with tlic retailers may !"•
said to have commenced in earnest on
the Saturday pp ceding Cliristmas. for
with tlie beautiful weatherthat prevailed
the delivery of plants was pushed to the
utmost. The day was so fine that mi
wrapping was necessary and the tender-
est plants could be exposed without any
danger from cold. The number of plants
handled was far in excess of any previous
Christmas, and it was Sunday afternoon
before any serious attention was paid to
cut flowers. Sunday was ushered in by
a heavy rain and wind storm, and in the
wholesale district the prospects were
very black indeed. Shipments of flowers
were heavy, and some of the stocli, espe-
cially roses and carnations, looked wearj-
and age worn. The rain ceased about 2
ji. m., however, and from then on cut
ilowers began to move. It was apparent
form the outset that special and fancy
srades would be in demand; but the
vast quantities of short stemmed roses,
held over carnations and violets that
were on hand, made it impossible to
realize anything over the ordinary fig-
ures for this of flowers. The supply of
special Beauty was eagerly grabbed up,
and $l..oO each was the ruling price;
other grades sold in proportion down to
80c. for No. 2. Special Bride and Brides-
maid went at 2.jc. and 20c., a few even
reaching 30c. ; but the shortergrades, in-
cluding extras, went at from 12c. down
to 8c. and 4c. The red rose Liberty was
in good demand, and brought 60c. each ;
Meteor also sold well, good blooms
fetching 20c.

In carnations thefancies and red varie-
ties sold easily and brought high prices —
f S and $10 per 100— but the ordinary
grades were out of the running altii-
gether, whit« ones especially being a
drug on the market, and some were
offered as low as $1 perlOO; from $1..50
to $i per 100 was the ruling price, how-
ever.

Violets were a complete glut and there
were many thousands left in the hands
of the commission men on the day after
Christmas. The cause of so many violets
being left over is hard to determine.
Many of the stores difl not use over one-
half the quantity the.v used last year.
It certainly was not high prices that
caused this stock to be thrown down, as
the best were offered at from J1.50 to
$2, while good fair flowers could be had
at from 7.5c. up.

There was also a slump in valley, and
much of it was left over. Some special
stock fetched 4c., but the majority of
what was sold brought 8c. or less, one
thousand lots going as low as 2c. Ro-
man hyacinths and narcissus sold very
poorly, and much of this stock was held
over by the dealers owing to the meagre
demand. The price realized on what was
disposed of ranged from 60c. to $1, the
latter figure being the very tr^p notch.

Harrisii lilies brought $1.50 per dozen,
and there was enough to go around.

Summing up the business done we may
say that, from a wholesaler'sstandpoint,
Christmas trade was unsatisfactory, and
all flowers, except special grades of red
and pink roses, fancy and red carnations
and poinsettias. were too plentiful for
the demand. Values had to suffer accord-
ingly. The panic in Wall street no doubt
had some influence, and the bad weather
of Sunday also affected trade, but we
have no doubt that there has been as
much business done as ever before at
Christmas ; the extraordinary large num-
ber of jjlants displayed, however, has
diverted a goodly share formerly secured
by the cut flower trade into another
channel, and the basket of plants as a
Christmas gift is surely usurping the
hitherto costly box of loose flowers.

The cut flower trade continues to be
very draggy, and it is the opinion of
many that, taking this week through-
out, it has been the most disastrous of
any Christmas week yet recorded. Even
special stock, instead of maintaining
values until New Year's, as is usually the
ease, commenced to drop on Tuesday,
the demand being so light; and by
Wednesday Beauty had gone down to
.f 10 per dozen, the day following some
realizing only 7.5c. each. Special Brides-
maid have reached 12c. and 15e. each,
but Bride can hardl.v be moved at all,
even when offered at 8c. and 10c. No.
2'h of any of the tea roses can be bought
at $2 pe"r 100, and the demand falls far
short of cleaning them out at that figure.
I<ily of the valley has probably suffered
more than any other flower, which only
emphasizes the fact that there is alto-
gether too much of It grown for Christ-
mas demands; dealers are asking from
.fl.50 to $2.50 per 100, and It goes slow

at that. On Tuesday some thousands
of it were sold at $10 per 1,000. Paper
White narcissus and Roman hyacinths
are bringing from 50c. to $1 per 100, but
as in the case of all white flowers they
drag fearfully.

White carnations are worth $1 to
$1.50; pink kinds do better, bringing $2
and $.3; red ones are scarce and fetch
from $3 upward, according to quaUty.
Fancies of any color, except white, range
as high as $8.

Cattleyas have not been very abundant
during the whole of this week, and we
are inclined to think that much stock
has been shipped to other cities, where
higher prices could be obtained. Cypri-
pediums were plentiful, and the regula-
tion price of 12c. was not advanced.

Violets did better at the end of this
week than at Christmastime; this con-
dition, of course, has been brought about
by a decrease in the supply more than
anything else. The quantities of these
flowers sent by growers for the holiday
trade precluded all possibility of deal-
ers obtaining fancy prices; one dealer
alone had 173,000, and by careful ma-
nipulation, together with guaging the

day business, both in plants and cut
flowers, as also do Geo. Stumpp, Wad-
ley & Smythe, J. N. Hodgson & Son.
Herman Kuhn and P. Bogart also did a
heavy business. The Gallatin Co., al-
though only a few weeks in business,
enjoyed a very good Christmas trade.
While some consider the panic in AVall
street had an injurious effect on business
there are others that think to the con-
trary, saying that it only touched the
very rich and was instrumental in caus-
ing the cancellation of orders for jewclr.v
and substituting a basket of plants in
place thereof.

Some complaints have been heard of
Begonia Gloire de Lorraine shedding its
flowers too quickly after being delivered.
Plants unduly forced cannot be expected
to do otherwise, and it is too bad if this
beautiful plant has got a set-back at the
outset of Its career by being put on the
market in an unfit condition.

News Jottings.

Joseph Forsyth Johnson, landscape
gardener, has opened an office at 55
Liberty street.
The New York Florists' Bowling Club

New Rose Liberty, Grown by Ernst Asmus, West Hoboken, N. J.

condition of the market, he succeeded in
clearing out the entire lot. Growers will
not receive as large returns as they did
last year, but as the output from the
plants is probabl.v doubled, and owing
to weather conditions coal bills will be
mucli less, the aggregate will probably
make a better showing on the ledger
than did the fancy prices of last year.

Green goods of all kinds have sidd ex-
tremely well; thedemand has been larger
than ever was known before.

Retailers are well satisfied with the
Christmas trade and a large increase in
the turn over is noted over that of any
previous year.

J. H. Small & Sons cleared out of
plants, and could have sold more had
they been obtainable.

Alex. McConnell did a big plant trade,
and besides having an excellent holiday
business, he was much gratified over
hearing of the safe arrival of a box of
flowers recently sent abroad. The
flowers referred to werea bunch of Ameri-
can Beauty roses sent to Her Majesty
Queen Victoria through the Countess of
Stafford, via the steamer .St. Paul. The
sender this week showed to Mr. McCon-
nel a message from Her Majesty express-
ing her .admiration at the beauty and
fragrance of the roses when received.

('has. A. Dards reports increase of holi-

meets on Tuesday evening, next week,
instead of Monday, owing to that being
New Year's Day.

The fifth anuual dinner of the New-
Jersey Floricultural Society will be held
on Wednesday evening next, .lanuary 3,
in Elks Hall, 240 Main street, Orange,
N.J.

Mrs. Purdv, mother of James Purdy,
of 57 West .3'oth street, died in the town
of Sing Sing, N. Y'., last week.

Richard Homeyer is mourning the
death of his father; the funeral took
place on Friday of last week.

The National Florists' Board of Trade
has added to its legal staff Mr. Robert
G. Perry, an attorney of considerable
ability, who will devote his entire time
to the interests of the Board. Mr. Perry
is a graduate of Amherst College and of
the City Law School.

CHRISTMAS TRADE

Christmas trade for 1809, has. accord
ing to reports received from many cen
ters, been the best on record, showing ai
increase, generally, of from 25 to 50 i e
cent, over former years; and in fine in
stance 100 per cent, improvement i:
noted. As has been the case in the pasi
few years, flowering plants took ihi
lead, and in these poinsettias and red col
ored azaleas were favorites. The old
time Winter berry has served a nsefu
purpose this season, and was much in
evidence in Chicago. Hegonla Gluire d(
Lorraine proved a good seller; but in
some instances complaint has been heard
regarding the early shedding of its
flowers, consequent, probably, on too
hard forcing. Boston fern also went
well; but palms and such stock were not
in so great requisition as were Howeiing
plants.

In cut flowers the red and dark pink
carnations were most largely called for.
The consensus of opinion seems to be in
favor of the carnation as a leader in cut
stock at Christ mas. White flowers were
not much in demand.

An unprecedented sale of holl.y and
other green is reported. Mistletoe has
not been particularly satisfactory In
qualit.y this year.

An increase in prices on certain lines
has been obtained, and altogether the
Christmastrade of 1809 has been a most
satisfactory one, with a record of smaller
<iuantities of "salted" stock to its credit.

Fall River, Mass.— Christmas trade
was better than last year; prices were
about the same. Roses, carnations and
violets were the best selling flowers.
Azaleas sold bestin plants with a limited
supply. Itomans in pans, cyclamen, prim-
roses and a few cinerarias made up tiie
balance of flowering stock. Palms, ferns
and greens also sold well.— C. W.

Hakrisburo, Pa. — The trade in greens
was better than ever before; laurel,
ground pine, holly, etc., were the leaders,
but mistletoe was scarce and in big
demand. The prices ranged 10 to 15 p'-r
cent, higher. Beauty roses brought $l<'i
to $18 per dozen.— H. L. H.

India.nai'olis, Ind. — Christmas trade
has Ijeen very satisfactory in this city;
all report good sales, some better than
last year's. Roses were scarce around
here, most of them had to be shipped.
Carnations and violets werealso in short
supply. All blooming plants and palms
sold well, especially cyclamen. — H. \V. R.

Topeka, Ka.n. — Business was fine, bet-
ter b.y far than in years. Roses and
fancy carnations were best sellers, mostly
Niphetosand Bridesmaid. Potted plants,
also, sold very well. Prices run the same
as in former years — Roses, $2; carna-
tions, $1; fancies, $1.50. Beauty sold
far better with us at $12 per dozen. H.

Omaha, Neb. — Stock and prices were
the same as in former years. The de-
mand was far ahead of the supply, car-
nations taking the lead. Romans and
Paper Whites sold well. The call for pot
plants was also in advance of foimer
years, probably owing to the fine warm
weather. No novelties were offeied. The
demand for decorative green was about
the same as heretofore.— S. B. S.

Bridgeport, Con.v. — Cash sales were
about even with those of last year. The
suppl.y of stock was much larger and of
very fine quality. Plant trade prevailed
more than cut flowers. Owing to the
warm weather there waslepscallfortnes
and greens, as they were sold for almost
nothing by farmers coming into town.
The novelty of the season seemed to be
the Japanese fern dishes and fancy flower
pots filled with palms and ferns, which
sold very well. There was also a large
demand for jars of poinsettias —J. H. &
Sons.

Northajipton, Mass.— Christmas has
come and gone, and the florists here are
thoroughly well pleased with the trade
done. There was a big demand for cut
flowers, also a big sale for holly and
mistletoe; we did not have enough of it.
There was some demand for pot plants.
Prices ruled higher this year. Koses and
carnations were not over and above
plentiful. Roses retailed for $2 a dozen,
carnations, 75c. and $1 a dozen. Busi-
ness was 35 per cent, better this year
than last. Vi'e now look for some trade
at New Year's.- W. T.

Marietta, O. — We were more than
pleased with Christmas trade and had a
greater business than last year by far,
as our town is on the boom. Our best
sales in plants were in palm lines and
geraniums, but greatest sales were cut
roses and carnations. We received 75c.
to $1 per dozen for average carnations
and $1.50 to $2 for roses — 25 per cent,
more than last year. If we could run
William McKinley again next year we
would make some more business. He is
all right and so is the Florists' Ex-
change.— I. W. S.

1292

(Christnms Trade Continued.)
ATI ANTIC City, N. J.— Business was
much better: a general variety of plants
S well, both blooming and tohage.
rrk'es were about the same as ast year.
.U usual, carnations were in biggest de-
mand.— D. B. E.

LANOASTEn, PA.-Trade in general was
about the sameaslast year's there being
rather an increased demand tor fancy
carnations. Prices are somewhat better
tor well grown stock. The new carna-
tion, Ethel Crocker, was in flne shape tor
Christmas.— H. D. E.

St. Albans, VT.-Trade was very
good here: eperything in the shape of a
flower sold, and it was impossible to
find enough to fill all orders. There was
qSfte a call for palms and ferns. Prices
were about the same as last year s. INo
novelties were ottered.— H. B.

YONKERS, N. Y.— Christmas trade was
better than in former years, everything-
seemed to be cleaned up in the way of
^ns, trees and holly, etc. Cut flowers
were not quite so much in demand.
Prices were about the same as last sea-
son. No novelties.- J. F.

Kaston, Pa.— Holiday trade this year
was much better than last, a great many
plants being disposed of. Palms of dif-
ferent kinds sold well. More roses could
have been disposed of, price being $-' per
dozen for Bride and Mermet. Of carna-
tions there were enough to go around,
at 50c. per dozen.

PiTTSFiELD, Mass.— The total amount
of sales of both plants and cut flowers
has been one-fourth larger than last
year with carnations taking the lead
and roses a good second. In plants the
best selling stock was In the following
order named: Palms, cyclamen, primu-
las, begonias and Roman hyacinths.—
J. W.

Parkebsburg, W. Va.— Our Christmas
trade was never better, both in plants
and cut flowers; prices averaged one-
fourth more than ever before. Every-
thing In the way of a bud that showed
color was eagerly taken. All we have
left in our greenhouses are the bushes.
Long may the Republican party reign !—
J. W. D.

Cabbondale, Pa.— There were no fixed
Christmas prices here: it was a case of
who could sell the cheapest. Carnations
went at from 25c. to 4,5c. a dozen: roses
at $1.50 a dozen. I sold more goods
but took in less money than in former
years Green roping brought at retail
6c. a yard, of the same quality for which
we used to get lOc— T.

HOLYOKE, Mass.— With favorable
weather, and flowers of all kinds in good
supply, Christmas trade was the best we
have ever had. The demand for flower-
ing plants is on the Increase. The call
,or violets was beyond the supply. Prices

were about 25 per cent, higher than
usual. Holly and greens, particularly

wreaths, sold well.— E. H. H.

Kingston, N. Y.— Everything in the
way of flowers sold well: roses, carna-
tions and violets were more in demand
than other flowers, though Romans,
mignonette, poinsettias, forget-me-not
and Paper Whites filled in nicely. Potted
plants also went well, the best selling
one was Begonia Gloire de Lorraine.
Prices obtained were about as last year.
—V. B. Sons.

New Haven, Conn.— Christmas trade
wasexcellent. Carnations, firsts, brought
75c.: seconds, 65c. per dozen. Roses, $2
and $1.50 a dozen. Primulas, azaleas
and potted hyacinths were in great de-
mand. Violets found a fair call at $2.
Colored carnations were more asked tor
than any other flower. Good holly sold
well. More evergreen wreaths and rop-
ing were used than any other Christmas
In my experience. — McG.

Augusta, Ga.— For sometime previous
the prospects for Christmas business
were very gloomy indeed, but at the last
minute orders came in, principally for
cheap flowers, such as bulbous stock and
carnations. All in all business has been
nearly as goodaslast year, though with-
out the rush of last season. Roses
brought $2 per dozen ; Beauty was very
scarce, at $5 per dozen. Carnations, all
sorts, went at 75c. a dozen. There were
no novelties, and but a limited sale of
plants.— A. G.

Oswego, N. Y.— The weather was mild
and sunny, and favoratile for ena->' ''"
livery of both plants and floweri

THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE.

tias rubbers, araucarias and Boston
fe?n were the best sellers, and brought
Eood prices. The sale of cut flowers was
fomet^hing unprecedented i"0.-^'l§^^
My business was more than double that
ot'last Christmas. Roses went at $2.oO
io$3: carnations at $1; violets and Ro-
man hyacinths were the favorites w th
buyers. There were flowers enough for
allfbut stock was well cleaned "P- The
quality of stock was excellent.— W. N. M.

Leominster, MASS.-Carnations were
more in demand than last year. No ^
stock sold at 50c. per dozen: fancy, 75c.
pe? dozen; Bradt,at$l. Violets reahzed
$2 to $2.50 per 100, and there veas not
enough to go around. Holly sold well.
Izaleas, primroses, in Ao^erhig plants
sold all out. There was not quite so
much demand for palms. Ferns sold
first rate. Hyacinths, valley and Paper
White narcissus brought from 35c. to
50c. per dozen. Gloire de Lorraine be-
gonia was all sold. Poinsettias reahzed
from 7.5c. to $1.50 per plant; Lilium
Harrisii, $3 per dozen.— J. t ■

Lawrence, Mass.- Christmas business
this year was a little ahead of last year s;
almost double that of a year ago in
greens, laurel and holly taking the lead.
Roses went slow. Carnations were in
200d demand with a scarcity of good
itock. Everybody cleaned out of these
entirely, at 75c., while a year ago 50c.
was the ruling figure. Plants in flower,
almost of any kind, sold at fairly good
nrices Pans of Romans found a ready
sale. Altogether better prices prevailed
and everything was cleaned up. 1 here
was not such a ready sale for palms or
ferns; the demand for these seems to
have reached top notch some time ago.
— D.

BiNGHAMTON, N. Y.-Tradc here was
about 40 per cent, better in volume than
last year, although prices were about
the same, or a little higher, for bCBt
grade. Loose holly and made-up wreaths
cut quite a figure in the cash returns.
This stock wasof fairquahty. Aslongas
the prices of flowers are high at this sea-
son so will the quantity of green stuff in-
crease in demand, as the people in towns
like Binghamton will not pay the unrea-
sonable figures that growers demand tor
cut flowers. I could have sold large or-
ders of flowers if I could only have taken
them and come out whole. I think it
growers would ask a reasonable price
for flowers, both they and the retailer
would be better off. As far as I can learn
every one in the trade here seems to be
satisfied with the buBiness done. Small
palms and Boston fern sold lair; these
and primroses were the only pot plants
offered.— J. B. T.

Lynn, Mass.— Christmas trade was
better than last year, the supply of cut
flowers was not equal to the demand,
especially carnations. More call for
flowering plants in small sizes was expe-
rienced. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine was
the best seller; cyclamen, primroses and
azaleas also sold well. Decorative plants
went betterthan last year; Boston ferns
and palms sold well, at better prices than
last year's. Carnations were ahead of
all other flowers; there was not nearly
enough to supply the demand: 60c. to
75c. per dozen was the average price,
with a few fancies at $1 a dozen. Chrys-
anthemums were in great demand, but
not many were in the market; they sold
at $1.50 to $a a dozen. Roses sold bet-
ter than last year. With the exception
of violets, which went slowly at $1.50
and $2, the cut flower trade was about
10 per cent, better than last year.
Greens were sold largely by grocers and
fruit dealers, so there was no increase in
this line. Holly was very poor on the
whole. Churches did not decorate so
elaborately as in former years, and the
work was mostly done by the ladles
themselves, with evergreens or laurel.
Novelties were not seen. The weather
was pertectfor delivery of plants, though
rather unseasonable tor Christmas.— J.
L. M.

Bangor. Me.— Christmas trade was an
exceptionally good one. The florists, one
and all, had a large and rushing demand
tor cut flowers. The mild weather had
considerable to do with the briskness of
trade, and also with the scarcity of cut
stock. Narcissus and Roman hyacinths
were in good condition and plentiful,
finding a ready sale. Some nice flower-
ing plants were to be seen. Azaleas,
Deutsche Perle and Vervaeneana, also
nice pans of Asparagus Sprengeri, primu-
las, and even chrysanthemums found a
good sale. The "demand for y.i"'^—'--
' ' ' " .1 flunpiy. i h»' ■

.18 been the lu : v.

known here. Mistletoe is now practi-
cal?^ a rarity iiere, the cost deterring
manytrom purchasing. The decorations
for market men, etc., were in gieater
number and variety than ever before
owing to the Spring-hke weather Some
fine cSrnations were shown Beers mak-
ing a specialty of Lily D^an whic
brought from $2 a dozen "P- .The usual
mn of carnations fetched 7oc. and $1.
Bride and Bridesmaid roses *<5. and
Perle, Bon Silene, Meteor, etc., $-..oU.
Romans were in good demand at ■' 'e. a
dozen, and violets completely cleaned out
at $2 50 per 100. Taking it all in a I
Christmas business was never better, and
the Spring outlook is very favorable
prices being satisfactory and stock in
good condition. — C. B.

NoRWALK, CoNN.-Generally speaking
the Christmas trade throughout this sec-
tion was better, I think than ever be-
fore. There was a marked increase m
the demand tor flowering plants of all
kinds, as well as for palms and ferns.
Carnations were by far the most popular
cut flowers, particularly colored varie-
ties, although white kinds, like Hora
Hill and White Cloud, commandeda
ready sale. Prices varied from 40 to jnc.
per dozen, according to quality, "ur
best Bride and Bridesmaid roses sold for
«2 Violets were in fair demand, at :*-.
to $2.50 per 100, the larger portion of
the stock going at the former figure.
Orchids with me sold very well; Cat-
tleyas, Percivalianaaud Triana>,andCyp-
ripedium insigne, the latter at $2 per
dozen. Well-truited orange trees sold
readily, and also ardisias. Anytliing
bright was in demand, even to crimson
and scarlet geraniums. Roman hyacinths
and French narcissus, although specially
flne with us, were not at all popular and
were onlv disposed of through considera-
ble effort. The mild weather enabled us
to ship with perfect safety, and made the
wholesale plant trade the best on record.
It also brought out a rather large supp y
of flowers, carnations being unusually
plentiful. To sum up, the trade in this
vicinity was. so far as the writer has
been able to learn, very satisfactory and
a great improvement over that of one
and two years ago.— R. G. H.

Newport, R. I.

Christmas Trade Most Satisfactory.

The holiday trade was most satis-
factory to the florists here. A lot of
funeral work the preceding week some-
what shortened the supply of cut flowers:
of these carnations, violets and roses
were most in demand, and were sold our
in many cases at an advance of 50 pet
cent over prices obtained last year.
There wasconsiderable calMor flowering
plants in pots, but not enough of these
were on hand to supply the demand,
especiallv of azaleas, primulas and cycla-
men. In berried plants Ardisia crenulata
and Solanum capsicastrum sold well.

Most ol the retailers here are opposed
to advancing prices for the holidays, pre-
ferring to supply their customers at
usual rates; but some were compelled to
make an advance at this time.

Messrs. Michael Butler and William
Findlay are both seriously ill at their
homes. ^, ^, ,

James A. Penman, of New York, was
in town this week. Mac.

Detroit.

Cliristmas a Hummer.

Christmas was a hummer, and no
mistake, with good weather to deliver
stock without wrapping till Sunday
evening, when it turned cold and has
continued so up to the time of writing.
Everything sold well, but it is apparent,
as each Christmas comes around, the
demand for plants increases. The supply
was not equal to It. Breitme.ver& Sons
hold the best and also the largest quan-
tity. They put up a great many baskets,
which sold nearly as fast as one man
could fill them. Mr. Breitmeyer goes
East for new ideas every holiday season,
and his efforts seem to be appreciated by
the high-priced buyers.

In cut flowers all the retailers report a
clean-up, witli carnations and violets in
the lead; roses were none too plentiful,
thus making the price high.

We hear that trade was 50 per cent.

better, bo, of course, tlie growers feel

good, for settling day is near at hand

and the 50 per cent, more business means

' — ompt payment of bills.

Ve are to have another retailer on
lodland avenue— Chas. Scheible, who

has been with B. Schroeter for some
years, will open up soon above the park.

Club Notes.

At the last meeting of the club,
E A. Scribner read a paper on "lumi-
gation for Green Fly." which was very
ably written, and contained some new
ideas on such an old subject. He claimed
death was caused by suffocation and
not from the effect of nicotine in the
tobacco, and that lie had the best success
with old dried-up stems that had been
bleached out by rain and sun for a great
length of time. R^g.

Boston.

A ^ ery Good Cliristmas Trade.

A very good Christmas trade has
been the general experience here, and all
seem perfectly satisfied. The wholesalers
were busy right through the week, the
first few "days being devoted to wreaths,
wreathing, holly and other greens, tor
which there was a tremendous demand.
This was well cared for by Thursday
night, and the remaining tew days were
devoted to the flowers.

The green supply was enormous this
vear. There were (luantities of poor
liollv which remained uusidd, or was sold
at a low figure, while the really good
grade cleaned up entirely at $4 to $4.50
per case, except in large lots, when slightly
lower prices prevailed.

The market was in very good condi-
tion when the real rush came on Satur-
day, the light supply of the previous
days and a fair demand having benefited
it On Saturday the consignments were
lieavy, and it was soon apparent that
there was to be little or no scarcity of
ordinary things. American Beauty roses
were in better supply than at last Christ-
mas, and. as a rule, were of very good
quality. They met with a good demand
and cleaned up pretty well, prices rang-
ing at from $3 to $12 a dozen, except for
specials, which went to $15. But this
grade was not at all plentiful. Meteor
Bridesmaid, and what tew Carnots could
be had, did very well at good prices, and
were plentiful enough and of g-ood
quality. Meteor ranged from $1 to $4 a
dozen,' and Bridesmaid made nearly the
same figures, the latter price being main-
tained for select grade. Carnot were lu
limited supply aiid.-misi cinently brought
high figures wlien sought for; .*() a dozen
was received for a few of excellent quali-
ty but $4 and $5 were better average
prices tor good grades. Bride and Kai-
serin were also plentiful, but moved
slower than the colored sorts, though
the prices were held about the same for
equal grades as those on Bridesmaid.

Carnations, too, came in very plenti-
fully on Saturday, and again on Monday,
from uear-at-haiid greenhouses, Sunday
Intervening throwing many consign-
ments from a distance late on Monday,
when most of the business had been
done. Fine gradeswere held at $4 a 100,
seconds making $2.50 and $3. Colored
sorts were the only ones well cleaned up
at those figures.

Violets, which have been so scarce all
the Fall, appeared in greater numbers
than was expected, and baffled some of
the growers, who only received $1-^J>
and in some instances only $1, a 100.
when they might easily have obtained
$1.50 and possibly $2 for them it picked
earlier. Fine quality made $1.50, $l.i5
and even $2 a 100.

Paper Whites and Romanswerein over
stock, more especially the latter, and
were held at .$2 to .$2.50 a 100. Daffo-
dils were still short and sold well at $4
and $5 for singles; doubles making $6
and $8. Valley was very plentiful, and
there was a large supply of callas and
Harrisii lilies, the latter being most plen-
tiful and bringing $1.50 to $2 a dozen.

The retailers all report a very satisfac-
toiT trade, with a general increase in the
plant business, which this year has been
very fine. In plants, too, the demand
"reatly favored colored sorts, and bright
colored azaleas, poinsettias, solanums,
begonias, primulas, cyclamen, etc., went
with a rush.

The usual quiet is now with us, ana
with it a decided change in the weather,
which, if it continues, ought to benefit
business and shorten up the supply on
the market, which supply on Tuesday
and Wednesday was comparatively light.
Stock is becoming a little more plentiful
daily, and prices commence to descend
gradually. ^ , ^ ™,

The Horticultural Club met Thurs-
day the 2Sth. at their quarters, with
Edvi-ard Hatch as chairman. „ ^ ^,

F. J. N.

December 30, 1899.

The F=l.orists' Exchange.

1293

St. Louis.

Christmas Business.

It is most too early to make a com-
parison by figures, but tiie general in-
dications are that the trade showed a
marlied increase, in some cases 50 to 100
per cent., over last year's. George Wald-
bart had a busy Christmas. With him
carnations in cut flowers were in biggest
demand at $1 to f 1.50 per dozen: Amer-
ican Beauty brought 50c. to $2 each;
other roses $2 to $5 per dozen. Azaleas
sold best in pot plants, while poinsettias
were the scarcest thing in the marlset,
selling as high as T.'Jc.each. Mr. Weber
has the same report as Mr. Waldbart,
havingsoldout everything, with azaleas,
of which hecould have disposed of double
the quantity, leading. He reports a
greater call than ever for choice plants.
C. Young & Sons Co.'s business was
about as usual, with an e.Ktra good sale
for pans of short poinsettias. Carna-
tions were first called for in cut flowers.
Mr. Young predicts that the carnation is
the coming flower for first place, and
that it will be greatly improved upon in
the next few years, that during Christ-
mas week we will be getting ^3 to fi
per dozen for some varieties.

Wholesale men say that more good
stock could have been disposed of. There
was a scarcity of red roses and carna-
tions and too much poor stock on the
market. Prices were not quite as good
as was expected, though those for first
quality were firm. There was a surplus
of white carnations and bulbous stock.

Trade in holly and other greens was
excellent, much more than usual bdng
sold. Good holly was scarce towards
the last.

The weather was bright, clear, and
rather cold, which made deliveries rather
risky and troublesome. C. C. S.

THE BOSTON FERN

A SPECIALTY.

Only orders booked at t5 00 pef 100 ; $40 per 1000.

L. H. FOSTER, i^^i^l Dorchester Mass

wantlon th» P*1nri»Ui' Bxchttngft when wrltlBK

FERNS FOR DISHES.

Strnng. 2 and 2^2 in.. $!1 per inn ; S27.B0 per inOO.

Maranta BlassauKeana (will sell
your t>-rn 'iisheB), $5.nn ner Imi; $40.Ujper 1000

Asparajcns Plumosns, strong, 2 in.,
$4.5" •'>-r iMli; $4 .nn ner 1000.
Pterls Tremula, Sin. pots, Btronir, $6.00
per lOj. Terms, Cash or C. O. D.

C. MERKEL & SON, Mentor, Ohio.

Mention thf* F^orlats' Kicbange whan writing

FERN BALLS

For Spring Delivery
Must be Ordered Now.

VREDENBURC &. CO.,

ROCHESTER, N. Y.

Mentinn the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

W^ ^^ ^^ Mfcg ^% A One assortment for florists
^ ^^ f^ 1^ ^) use, f ruiii 2^4 aod 3 In. pote. Also

SelaKinella Emincliana, and Reticulata Aurea
Cyperus Alif'rnlfoliuN, S>3<00 per100>

BABY PKIl>IKOSES, from 3 inch. $4.00 per 100;
fiom 4 Incli. BtroDg. »s.uo per lOO.

l*EI^AR(iONUl;»IS. In 6 beet commercial varie-
ties, mixed, from 3 Inch, f3.00 per 100, anu from 1 Inch,
16.00 per 100.

J. G. EISELE, - Philadelphia, Pa.

SOtH AND ONTARIO STS.
Mention thft FlorlBta' Exchange when writing.

HEADQUARTERS FOR

Palms and Ferns.

Fine, clean home grown stock; grown cool.
Give U8 a trial order and be CONVINCED.

J. B. HEISS. S!!^SrYeV° Dayton, Ohio.

8EM> FOR PKICK LIST,

Mention tha Florlrtg' E^xchAnge when writing.

Tbe handsomest decorative plant in
cultivation, $5.00 a 100; $40.00 8 1000.

Mine Is the Genalne Stock.

FRED.C.BECKER.Cambridgo.Mass.

1730 CAMBRIDGE ST.
Mention the Florlsta* Exchange when writing.

ASPARAGUS

Hi inch pots.

SprenKeri, I »6.00 per 100.

Plumosus Nanus, f Fine stock.

Jackson S Perkins Co., Newark, New York.

Mention the FtorlBta' Exchange when wrltlnic

It's nice a lasting gift

to give,
Which appreciation

earns;
Cut Flowers die, but
^WMagiae^' plants will live,

'fV'W^aF^W* Therefore buy

fiP P1LMS>»FERNS

Try a l>iirrel uf otir Pine Needle 8oiI, for Palms
and Ftrns, price fl.oti ScLd for our catalogue.

THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., Chicago.

17US N, HaUted iStreet.
Mention tbe Florlsta' Exchange when writing.

LATANIA BORBONICA

4 Inch pots 12.50 per doz; $20.00 perlOO.

5 '• 4.75 " 35.00 "

6 " 9.00 *' 70.00 "

7 *• 1.25 each, and fine Bpeclraen

plants from $6.00 and upwards.

Areca l^iitescens, fine plants from $5.00 upwards.
Keutia Beliiioi-enna and ForHtei'la.nn—

4 In. pota. J35.00 per 100 ; 5 In. pots, J50 to $75 per 100 ;
6 Id. pota, $1,011 to $1.1^ each, 7 In. pots, $1.75 to
$2,00 each ; larger plants, well grown, from $2.50 and
upwards.

Phceuix recti Data. 4 In. pots, 25c. each, $20 per 100;

5 In. pots, 40c. each, $35.00 per 100 ; 6 In. pots, 60c. each,
155.00 per lOu ; 7 In. pota. $1.25 each.

Pkcenix CanaricnHis. Kupicola and Reclt-

natn, fine specimen plants, f rom J3.00 to $5 00 each

CocoN Wedtleliniia, from 2 In. pots, $1.50 per doz'

ASPiRlGUS SPREHGERI lll^Z'^'i^c^^'-
JOHN BADER, Troy HIM. Allegheny, Pa.

L. D. TELEPHONE 872.
Mention the FlorlstB" Exchange when writing

Boston Ferns

M. Exaltata Bostonlensis.

Small plants, $5 00 per lOU; $40.00 per 1000;
not less than 260 at 1000 rate. Large plants,
$6.00 to $12.00 per 100.

ALSO A FINE LOT OF

Kentias, Belmoreana and Forsteriana, e-in.

puts, from $1.00 to $1.60 each; 7-in. pots. $1.50

to $2.60 each; lariter plants, $3.0(1 to $10.00 ea.
Areca Lutescens, 50c. to $3.00 each.
■..ataulas, trom $4.0U per doz., to $3.00 each.
Araucarlas, larfre plants, 75c. to $1.50 ea.
AsparaKUsPlunioNn8,$l.UOto$1.50doz.
Asparatcus Spreuiferi, 3H in. pots,

$1.6'l per doz.
AsparaKUS Xeunlssltnas, 2% in. pots,

76*-'. per doz.; 3H in. pots, $1.26 per doz.
Robber Plants, $6.00 to $6.00 per doz.
Primroses, 3H in.. $7.00 per 100; 5 in.,

$12.00 per 100 : for Christmas blooming.

AZALEAS for Christmas.

Blooming, from 75 cts. to $3.00 each ; accord-
ing to size.

WM. A. BOCK, No. Cambridge, Mass.

Unknown correspondents will send cash with
orders. Connected with Telephone.

Mention the Florlata' Exchan^re when writing.

LAST CALL FOR

AZALEAINOICA

A splendid lot of the favorite Easter plant,
choicest varieties only, just arrived per steamer
Switzerland.

Strong plants, $35.00 per 100, worth $50.00.

PRIMROSHS, large, blooming Chinese
Pnmruses, in bloom, 4 in. pots, 8 cents; smaller
platits of same kind, 4 in. without pots, $6.00
per li'O.

CL,H9I ATI9 J ACKM ANNI. 3 yr. old,
6 to 8 ft.,stiong,$4adoz. : 2 to 3 ft.,$:!.5Ua doz.

PIt.IIIIVL,A OBCOMICA, 4 in., $5.00
per 100.

CYCI^AMEN, 4 in. pots, $1.00 per doz.

BHGOMIA Semperflorens Glgantea, 6 in.
pots, $:;.60 per dnz. ; 4 in. pots, Pres. Carnot and
other varieties. $1.30 per doz.

Orders now booked for A2(ACHA8 to be
delivered in the Fall of 19U0. Please write for
price list.

When ordering state If pots are wanted.
Cash with order, please.

GODFREY ASCHMtNN, o„t:;.'.V. Phila.,Pa.

WHOLKBALE GBOWBB OF POT PLANTS.

Agent for O. Van dbn Plas, Lorchristy,
Belgium, for Azaleas, Rhododendrons, Etc.

Mention the Florlats' Exchange whea writlxiff.

PTERIS DEWEYANA.

A MOST de.sirable new fern, now offered for the first time, by the raiser, J. H. Ley.
It is a most distinct cross between P. Cretica Albo-lineata and P. Serrulata.
Habit dense and very dwarf ; fertile fronds, erect, smooth and narrow, barren fronds
very bright and beautifully undulated; produced in quantity, never rusts, hard, and
grows very freely from spores.

12 fine plants, 3 inch pots $3.00

100 *' "

12 good plants, 2 inch pots

100

20.00
2.00
i5«oo

Six latter mailed, $1. 00. With balls of roots undisturbed.
JOHN H. LEY, Good Hope, - - WASHINGTON, D. C.

Mention the Florlsta' Exchanx'e when wrltlMt.

FERNS. FERNS.

This year we have a fine lot, all in the best
possible shape, a good variety and nice, bushy
stock, 2M in. pots. $3.50 per 100 ; $30.00 per 1000 ;
packed in pots, 50 cts- per 100 extra, express
paid to New York.

H. WESTON &BR0.,Neinpst8ail,L. I., N.Y.

Mention the Florists* Exchange whea writing.
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\ IDIIIITUM CUNElTUM |

T Strong 2\<2 In. plants, $8.00 per 100; ♦

♦ $25.00 per 1000. ♦

X Flneplants.ln Si^and4 ln.pots,$6.00 J

Z per 100; $50.00 per 1000. i

\ EDW. J.TAYLOR, Southport, Conn. \
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Mention th« Florists' Bzoh&nffe when writing.

Palms Cheap

In.

In.

Nn

Pric«

Price

pota

hieh.

eav's

per 10

perlCO

Areca Lutescens — 4

13-15

2-;t

$120

111.00

■ ■■AM

18-20

:m

1.60

15.00

....5

20-24

4-5

3.50

30.00

" " ....6

28-32

5-«

5.50

60.00

I.Htania Borbonica . .3

10-12

4-5

.06

5.00

..4

15-18

4-5

1.40

13 00

" " ..5

18-20

4-5

3.50

.32.00

" ..6

20-22

ii-fi

5.50

50.00

12-15

4-5

2 00

15.00

..5

18-20

.5-ti

4.00

35 00

" " ..6

26-30

.V?

5 00

45.00

Chnin8eropHExcel(«a4

12-15

4-5

2.00

15.00

5

18-20

i>-ti

4.0O

35.00

CliaiiiteropN llumilis

Canarieuslt. 4

15-18

4-5

2 CO

•' 5

20-24

4-5

4 50

HearorthiaEleKanB..4

15-18

3-4

1.30

13,00

*' ** ..5

20-24

3-4

2.75

25 00

For other varieties and sizes see Wholesale List.
These plants are all strong and ready for
larger pots. All orders must be accompanied
by the cash, Addrees all orders to

W.J.HESSER.PLATTSMOUTH.NEB.

FERN SPORES SOW NOW!!

WE ARE HEADQUARTERS.— Extra large package of i esh spores, sufficient for 3000 plants
with full cultural directions, post-paid for $1.00.

EMERSON C. McFADDEN, U. S. Exotic Nurseries, SHORT HILLS, N. J.

Mention tlM Vloiiats' Bxehans* when wrltlnc

>)

MiolepisWastiiDMslsiBEGTll

There Is no other fern In Its class so distinct and majestic and sure to have a great future as well for a pot
or decoration plant, or for catting of Its grand fronds of 6 to 6 feet length. Its only rival will be the variety

Neptirolepis Washinsftoniensis «<PEMI>IJLA,"

Of which a halftone cut appears on page 1253, December 16 Issue of the Floeists' Exohangb, and of which all
the stock ts In my possesfllon and will oe offered for sale next Summer. Of the flrs^named variety I have the
best and largest stock, several thousand plants of different sizes. Prices tor Si. 00. free by mall, H -weW
rooted runners, or 4 strons. 'Z\i\vich pol plants i strong. 4 Inch pot plants. 3 feet high, 50c. each-
larger ones, 91>00 to 93.00 each. For other stock eee former ads.

Mention this paper.

N. STUDER, Anacostia, D. C.

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UEIDQIIIRIEIIS FOg NEW yElR IND LITER!

In Flowering Plants. Also PALMS In Quantity.
HAVE SOMETIHIKG ME^V BESIDES AZALEAS.

ERICAS

THE COMING DECORATIVE

Pf i WT« EOR KEW TEAR.
r 1/Ai\ J a AND I,AXER.

More desirable than Azaleas! Why? Because the EKICA FRA6BANS will keep
two weeks in perfect order when in bloom In any florist store, providing it is kept well
wet. If not sold as a pot plant It can be cut and used to great advantage for making up
funeral or any other designs.

Another point in their favor is you can have them in bloom by taking in a warm
house a few at a time from now until after Easter.

We have In bloom from now on the following flowering plants I

ERICA FRAGBAN8. from S12.00, $16.00, $18.00, $24.00, $30.00, $36.00 per doz.
Specimen plants, from $4.00 up. These can also be supplied by the doz. Stock finer
than ever before, each plant a perfect mass of flowers, color wnlte with brown center.

\ I nic f\i A7AI PA^ In Bloom for New Year \

♦ LwUlo vFl /a£^/a1_<Lw/aO Selected myself when on the other side. T

In a varieties, white, pink, and pink and white. $12.00, $15.00, $18.00, '*'

$34.00, $30.00, $36.00. $42.00, $48.00, $60.00 per dOZ.

SMAL,!. ERICAS, in bloom, white. $3.00 per doz.

A full line of PALMS and other Decorative Plants.

BOX'WfOOD PYRAMIDS, ncrfeitshaped, $3.00 to $6 UO each, with or without pots.
A big stock ot YOUNG HEATHER, for growing on, $16 00 per 100.

Cash must accompany all orders. Add $10^ for packing to all orders.
Orders above $20.00 add $1.50.

Place across from L. I. R. R. Depot. Telephone Call 51P Flushing.
Trolley from L. I. City, 6 cts. ; by train, 30 cts. excursion. Come and see ns !

ANTON SCHULTflEIS,P.C:"Bt*'

78.CoIIegePoint,N.Y.City.

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Uoiuoa tb* FlorlsU' Bxchuw* wb«n wrlUns.

1294

Thb F=i-orists' Exchange.

FOUNDED IN 1888

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Nurserymen, Seedsmen and the trade In general.

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Orders from unknown parties must be ac-
companied by cash or satisfactory references.

ILLUSTRATIONS.

Electrotypes of the illustrations used In
this paper can usually be supplied by the
publishers. Prices on application.

BOOKS.

The publipliers of Tlie Florists' Exchange
are headquarters for all standard books
pertaiiiin^ to the Florist, Nurser.v and Seed
Interests. Catalogue sent free on application.

Contents.

A Buffalo Retail Stork (Two IIIub.) . 1288
Ambhican Carnation Society . . , 1298

Among the Magazines 1398

Aster Bug, An, and Its Work (IUus.) . 1298
Briefs for Busy Florists .... 1L9'

Catalogdes Keceiyed 1284

Christmas Trade Reports . . .1291-92

Chrysanthemum Committee's Work . 1295

" Society's Cup . . 1295

EULALIE (Illus.) . 1296-97

Correspondence 1298

DiPLADENiA Mrs. George McWilliam

lllus.) ........ 1297

Firms Who Are Building . . , . 1299

Help Problem 1296

Nomenclature, Practical Reform IN . 1296

Nursery Department 12f9

Obitdaey 1295

Question Box 1297

Kobe, Liberty (IUus.). .... 1291

Salvia Splendens Silver Spot (Colored
Supplement) ...... 1297

Seed Trade Report 1287

S. A. K. Plant Rkgistsation . . . 1297
Sweet Pea Conference and Exhibi-
tion 1295

Tarrytown Horticultoral Society . Ii99

The Year 1899 1294

Trade Notes:

Butfitlo, Chicago 1288

Montreal, Providence, Toronto . 1299

Grand Rapids, Philadelphia . . . 1290

New York 1291

BoBton, Detroit, Newport, R. I. . . 1293

St. Louia 1293

SprlngSeld, Maes 1304

Baltimore, Cincinnati, Pittsburg. , 1306

CATALOGUES RECEIVED.

U. CuTLEii Kyerson, Newark, N. J.— Price
List of Florists' Supplies.

F. Barteldes & Co., Lawrence, Kan.— Price
List and Desciiptive Catalogue of Seeds,
Plants, Bulbs, etc.

Trumbull & Beebe, San Francisco, Cal.— 11-
1 :8trat, d Catalogue and Price List of Pruit
Trees, Small Fruits, Roses, Palms, etc.

Perry, Watson & Company, Sacramento,
Cal.— Wholesale List of Choice California-
grown Seed.

The Jessamine Gardens, Jessamine, Fla.—
Catalogue, Illustrated, of Rare Florida Flow-
ers and Fruits.

Ernst Riemschseider, Altona-Hamburg,
Germany. — Trade List of Chtice German
Seeds.

The Year 1899.

The year now closing has been a most
satisfactory one in many respects. Busi-
ness throughout the country has been
prosperous, and the florist's trade has
shared in the general prosperity. Higher
values for stoelf have been obtained, and
in the cases of some lines of plants and
cut flowers from 23 to 30 per cent, of an
increase has resulted. An almost total
absence of financial failure in florist cir-
cles can be adduced as the best evidence
of prevailing satisfactory trade condi-
tions.

Easter trade displayed a most gratify-
ing augmentation, while the Christmas
business just past has shown marked im-
provement over any of its predecessors.
So far as the latter is concerned, a con-
tinued predilection for plants to the ex-
clusion of cut flowers continues very no-
ticeable, being in a more or less degree
the reactionary influence of the former
high prices charged for flowers at this
particular holiday, and the result of the
unwisdom of the practice known as
"salting" stock, wliieh, unfortunately,
is persisted in notwithstanding its bane-
ful effects.

In the line of greenhouse building the
past year compares very favorably with
any that has gone before; in fact, it may
he said to be a little ahead. Large areas
of glass have been added, and that not-
withstanding the existing high prices of
material, such as pipe and greenhouse
glass, which, in thecaseof the latter, have
advanced nearly 150 per cent.

Speaking generally, the advancement
in 1899 along the lines of securing new
plants, has been marked. The American
Carnation Society keeps on with its good
work, and the exceedingly large number
of new varieties of carnation.s biing
grown testify to the Increasing populari-
ty of the divine flower. Notwithstand-
ing the immense number of seedlings
obtained but few have passed the ordeal
of the Carnation Society. At its Phila-
delphia meeting but five varieties secured
the much coveted certificate; namely,
.Seedling No. 38, General Gomez, The
Marquis, Olympia and General Alaceo.
.Several acquisitions are promised for the
Buffalo meeting, which occurs in Febiu-
ary next.

A very noticeable increase in the num-
ber of American-raised seedling chrysan-
themums has been observed the past
season. Certificates have been granted
by the Chrysanthemum .Society of
America to 22 varieties, including the fol-
lowing: Primo (Rawson), white; Walter
Molatsch (Molatsch), yellow; Monrovia
(.Smith & Sons), yellow; Mrs. George C.
Jenkins (Smith c*i Sous), pale pink; Mar-
guerite (Binder), creamy white; Souci
(Carstair. ) yellow; Col. D. Appletou
( Marshall); yellow; Admiral .Schley
(Binder), pink; Bonita (May), golden
orange bronze; Winona (May), white
base veined pink; Orizaba (-Smith i.t
Sons), pink; Eulalie (May), white .Jap-
anese anemone; Chestnut Hill (Carev). yel-
low; Stelleta [Gold-Minel (Smith &'Sone),
.yellow; WliiteBonnaffon (Smith & Sons);
Pluma (Smith & Sons), pink, hairy;
Lavender Qneen (Smith & .Sons), deep
lavenderpink; Intensity (Smith & .Sons),
crimson; Mrs. Edward Salyer (Marvin),
white; Margaret Eniight (Robinson),
white shaded lemon; Superba (Smith &
Sons), silvery pink, and Miss Florence E.
Denzer (Zvolanek), light pink.

While cannas continue to be as popular
as ever, a falling away in the number of
new varieties is observable. Our canna
hybridizers seem to have been resting on
their oars during 1 899 ; the greatest prog-
ress noted in the acquisition of new
cannas, this year, has taken place in the
West.

The improvement of the dahlia con-
tinues, and the society devoted to its ad-
vancement has done some work in the
matter of re-arranging the classification.

The meeting of the Society of American
Florists, held at Detroit, was one of the
most successful in the history of that
association. The Registration Depart-
ment instituted by the society is proving
very serviceable, and Is being taken ad-
vantage of by our cultivators. Among
the new things outside of carnations and
chrysanthemums, which have been regis-
tered with this society, and piililislicd in
the trade press, are rose Lilian NOrdica,
rose Liberty, rose Maid of Honor, rose
rraucee E. Willard, rose Ivory, rose Sara
Nesbitt; cannas Red Indian, Mandarin,
Victoria and Olympia; geranium America
and violet Columbia; also Cvpripediuni
insigne Mrs. George B. Wilson, Dendro-
biuui noblle Mrs. George B. Wilson, and
Hemerocallis Florham. A grand trade

exhibit, and a most successful meeting is
confidently expected in New York in
1900,

The American Rose .Society was re-
organized on March 13, 1899, and is
already pursuing a vigorous and active
course. It will hold its first exhibition
in New York City, in March, 1900. A
large number of premiums, including
many cash prizes, medals and cups, to-
gether with the interest being taken in
the undertaking, augurs well for the suc-
cess of the initial show. Probably never
lu the history of societies organized in
America has any one met with such re-
sponsive indorsement as has done the
Rose Society.

Among topics which have exercised the
trade more or less during the past year
have been the reported deal in carna-
tions known as the " Lawson Pur-
chase," for which it was said |130,000
had been paid for the variety Mrs.
Thomas W. Lawson. The great impetus
which this sale gave to carnations has
been felt throughout the whole year, and
Is likely to continue for some time.

The changing of the scale of the Ameri-
can Carnation Society at the Philadel-
phia meeting, whereby the exhibition of
a plant was dispensed with, and other
alterations effected in tlie general make-
up of the scale, created quite an animated
discussion in the columns of the Flo-
rists' Exchange. The result of the
amendments is eagerlv looked forward
to.

A modification in the exactions of the
Custom House authorities, as regards
plant importations, the result of the
efforts of the Legislative Committee of
the Society of American Florists has re-
sulted in minimizing the delays experi-
enced by Importers. This hindrance to
trade interests can be considerably less-
ened by strict conformity to the require-
ments set forth in the report of the com-
mittee as published in tlie columns of
the trade press and in the Proceedings
of the Society of American Florists, re-
cently issued.

The Florists' Mutual Fire Insurance
Association was this year compelled, on
account of lack of support, to relinquish
Its work, a fact much to be regretted. It
is to be hoped that some efforts at resus-
citation of this body will be made during
the coming year.

The agitation relative to the reported
deterioration of the sweet pea has been
found, upon investigation and inquiry,
to be somewhat Ill-grounded. The I'e-
sults of the untoward season, rather
than any loss of vitality, appear to have
formed the basis for the spread of the
needless alarm regarding this popular
flower, in the development of which
rapid strides continue to be made by
American growers and hybridizers.

The decline of novelty-buying by pri-
vate gardeners has been a theme which
has received considerable attention dur-
ing the past year. Various reasons have
been adduced for the existing conditions
along this line, not the least of which is
the general tendency of the trade to spe-
cialize, which is considered by some a
detriment to the development of the
business as a whole, and would .seem to
be a matter for serious consideration.

The seed trade has experienced one of
its best years in some time. Shortages
of stocks have resulted in general clear-
ances, and the prospects are that next
season will be even better than the pres-
ent one has bien. Values have increased
and are likely to still further improve
but the greatest benefit will result from
uniform flgures being maintained, re-
garding which there appears to be a lit-
tle difficulty.

The American Seed Trade Association
renewed its attack against the distribu-
tion of free seeds by the Government A
departure from the former line of distri-
bution has been made this vear by Secre-
tary Wilson, in that a portion of the ap-
propriation made by Congress for the
purchase and distribution of free seeds
has been applied to the searching for and
obtaining of new plants of economic
value for distribution in the United
States in localities where the best devel-
opment of the plants can be insured.

Increased interest in bulb-growing in
America has been created bv the further
success of cultivators in 'Washington
btate, where large areas have been
planted. Tests of the quality of the
bulbs there grown are being made at
several Eastern points, and their value
or otherwise, is being looked forward to
eagerly. Other sections of the country
are also being exploited as to availahllitV

for bulb growing, and the year 1900
may show valuable developments fn this
particular branch, leading to the profit-
able raising of home grown bulbs. Other
gratifying factors which tend to the
greater development of the florist's in-
dustry, and which are manifesting them-
selves more largely as each succeeding
year rolls by, are the increased interest
taken by railroad companies in the
adornment of station grounds and the
prominent place which floriculture Is
assuming for certain uses in our parks.
To provide for this several large addi-
tions to station and park greenhouses
and conservatories have been made dur-
ing the past year, throughout the entire
country.

The success of our flower shows still
continues a grave problem for promot-
ers, the efforts of whom in the past year
have not met the reward, in the majority
of cases, to which they were entitled.
However, theie is no denying the fact
that greater enthusiasm in flower shows
has been shown the past season than tor
some time heretofore; a fact sufficient in
itself to merit their continuance. The
lines on which exhibitions should be con-
ducted, looking to their success and their
ultimate benefit to the trade, directly
and indirectly, should receive the earnest
consideration of all concerned. Some
radical change is evidently necessary in
order to restore the aforetime enthusi-
asm in exhibitions shown by the public.
This matter should be debated by every
florists' club in the country.

The demand for nursery stock, which
in several lines is almost exhausted, has
been unusually large, and Spring plant-
ing promises to be heavier than In many
years. Doubtless much of this healthy
condition is due totheefforts of the Park
and Outdoor Art Association, the aims
of which are directed to the beautifying
of waste spaces and to greater improve-
ment in our parks as well as our general
surroundings. The increased attention
being given by governmental and other
authorities to the replanting of depleted
areas has also, no doubt, been a factor
in the general improvement experienced
in the nursery trade.

.Some good work has been done by the
Canadian Horticultural Association this
year and valuable service rendered to
fruit interests by the American Pomo-
logical .Society.

The operation of the legislative meas-
ures affecting nursery stock, particularly
as relates to the Sau Josf scale, have not
been altogether satisfactory, and relief
therefrom will be sought during the com-
ing year. Combined effort on the part
of the florist and nursery trade should
be put forth, looking toward an adjust-
ment of this matter.

The literature of the trade continues to
expand and some very instructive publi-
cations have appeared this year. Among
those of practical value may be men-
tioned, How to Grow Chrysanthemums;
The Florists' Manual; How to Plan the
Home Grounds; two volumes on Land-
scape Gardening; An American edition
of the Orchid Cultivator's Guide Book;
Ornamental .Shrubs for Garden, Lawn
and Park Making, and Commerical "'o-
let Culture. The experiment stations
have also added their quota of instruc-
tive pamphlets.

The mortahty during the year 1899
has, we are sorry to say, been large, and
our ranks have been depleted by the re-
moval from us of some of the brightest
minds in the trade. On this year's roll
have been inscribed, among growers,
such well-known names as those of Philip
Alburger, Valentine Burgevin, W. R. Da-
vison, Matthew Dummett, James Horan,
John Kadletz, Julius Koenig, D. B. Mur-
doch, Wm. C. Pape and L. Templln. The
seed trade mourns the loss of Frank C.
Bruton, B. K. Bliss, Wm. G. Comstock,
W. J. Davison, Alfred Henderson, E. H.
Hunt, E. S. Livingston, James M. Thor-
burn and Henri L. de Vilmorin. The
nursery trade has been deprived of the
helpful association of Peter M. Gideon,
Edward F. Rogers and M. Thayer; the
retail trade that of Wm. H. Brower,
Jacob G. Bebus and A. C. Bowditch; the
private gardener's profession has lost
such ornaments as Robert Christie, Wm.
Macmlllan, Geo. Savage and Joseph Gib-
son, and .Science laments the demise of
Graut Allen, Chas. Naudin and Dr. AIe.x-
ander Wallace. Ourco-workers iu Europe
have also sustained irreparable h sses in
the deaths of such talented associates as
T. W. Girdlestone, James Kelway, John
Lee, Thomas F. Rivers, Hermann Schul-
theis, John Wood and Alfred Outram.

Among subjects worthy of considera-
tion in the future are : A satisfactory re-

December 30, 1899.

Thb F=i-Orists* Exchange.

1296

airaiiKi'iiient of the credit Bystem; the
upholrliiif; of a uniform price for the va-
rious pniducts of the trade; wlietlier the
Society of American Florists shall estab-
lish and operate its own glass factory;
the betterment of our help conditions;
the production of a race of hardy varie-
ties of chrysanthemums for outdoor pur-
poses; abetter regulation of values for
cut flowers at holiday seasons, so as to
counteract the impending usurpation of
this stock bj' flowering plants; a reclas-
sification of varieties of chrysanthemums
being grown in America at the present
day; some sort of classification for car-
nations; a greater variety in our rose
supplies, likely to be accomplished
through the efforts of the Kose Society,
and signs of which are already apparent,
and the establishment of a general mar-
ket in Xew Vork City for the disposition
of trade products.

In presenting this brief summary of
trade happenings in the year that has
gone, we wish for one and all, during
190(J, an even greater shareof prosperity
than has been theirs in the past, and
therewith a Happy New Year.

Sweet Pea Conference

and Exhibition.

It is proposed to organize an interna-
tional exhibition of sweet peas in London
in July. 1900, inorder to celebrate the bi-
centeuarv of the introduction of tlie
flower t. Great Britain in 1700; also a
conference of admirers and growers of
sweet peas for the purpose of classifying
the varieties into groups of color and
form, for the selection of the fluest in
each, and for such other purposes as may
be deemed advisable for increasing the
interest in the improvement and culture
of this popular flower. A preliminary
committee apiiointed has drawn up the
following sclienii': .\ne.Khibition of sweet
peas in Loiiilon during .luly. I'JOO, at
which prizes shall be offered for collec-
tions and bunches of sweet peas; and for
illustrations of how the flower can be
utilized for decorative purposes. Trade
exhibits of sweet peas, not competing in
any of the classes in the schedule, but to
which honorary awards will be made,
will be invited., .Special prizes are invited
but those only can be accepted that are
free from trade conditions. A conference
will be .arranged at which certiiin experts
will read papers dealing with the classi-
fication, history, evolution and proper-
ties, etc., of the sweet pea. That a fund
be opened to provide a prize list and de-
fray expenses of the celebration, toward
which a considerable sum has already
been promised. It is estimated that the
sum of t.'iOO will be required to carry out
the celebration in a manmr that w'ill in
sure its unqualified success. Tickets of
admission to the exhibition and confer-
ence will be allotted pro rata to subscrib-
ers to the fund. Any surplus remaining
after the pa.vment of necessary expenses
will be given to the gardening "charities.

The honorary secretary and treasurer
is Mr. Richard Dean, V. M. H., Ealing,
London, W.

■If

The C. S. A. Cup Contest.

The silver cup offered by the Ohrysan-
themum Society of America for the seed-
ling scoring the highest average before
three or more committees has been
awarded to Nathan .Smith & Son, Adri-
an, Mich., for their new variety Gold-
Mine, which scored as follows:

Commercial Kxibition

scale. scale

At New York 95 95

At Philadelphia... 88 88

.Vt Chicago 92 —

At Boston 97 97

372 280

Average commercial scale, 03; average
exhibition scale, 93.33. The two scales
give a total average of 93.16.

The variety Col. D. Appleton was a
close second in this contest, with a total
average of 92.10.

Elmer D. .Smith, Secretary.

Chrysanthemum Committees' Work.

DECEMBEU KJ, 1899.

Boston.— Nathan Smith &Son, Adrian,
Mich., exhibited .Superba, a silvery pink
Japanese incurved, which scored, com-
mercial scale, 88 points.

Cincinnati.— Superba, before this com-
mittee, scored, commercial scale, 91
points.

DECBMBEB 19, 1899.

Philadelphia.— Ant. C.ZvoIanek, West

Hoboken, N. J., exhibited Miss Florence
E. Denzer, a light pink Japanese re-
flexed, whicli scored, commercial scale,
83 points.

DECEMBER 20, 1899.

Boston. — Miss Florence E. Denzer, be-
fore this committee, scored, commercial
scale, 86 points.

Elmer D. Smith, Sec'y.

The secretary's review of the work of
the committees will appear in next
week's issue.

OBITUARY.

A, R. Starr.
A. R. Starr, the veteran florist, of Jo-
liet. III., died at his home, December 18.
Death was due to paralysis, from which
he had suffered for about three months.
Mr. Starr was the oldest florist in Joliet,
having built his greenhouses shortly after
his going there, about a quarter of a cen-
tury ago. He was born in Ithaca, N. Y.,
.March 25, 1832.

Benjamin K. Bliss.

Benjamin K. Bliss, a member of the
onetime firm of B.K. Bliss & Sons, seeds-
men, Barclay street, New York City, died
in Boston Monday, December 25, aged
81 years. Mr. Bliss commenced his busi-
ness career as a druggist in Springfield,
Mass., where he first instituted the prac-
tice of selling seeds through the mail.
As a seedsman he devoted considerable
attention to the introduction to Ameri-
can farmers of new varieties of potatoes.
His firm secured the business of Beach &
Son in 1880, and with it the then
"American Garden," which they con-
ducted, with Dr. Hexamer as editor,
until 1883. Upon his retirement from
business about 15 years ago Mr. Bliss
moved to Boston, where he had since
resided. He is survived by a widow and
two children.

Alfred Outram.

The death is announced of Alfred
Outram, London, England, on December
8, at the age of 52 years. Mr. Outram
was well known on this side of the At-
lantic, from his numerous visits in the
interests of the various firms he repre-
sented, among others B. S. Williams, of
Holloway, and Sutton & Sons, of Read-
ing. In 1876 he, in company with Mr.
Henry Williams, took a valuable collec-
tion of plants to the Phiadelphia Exhibi-
tion, that was awarded a gold medal.
Mr. Outram was a member of the com-
mittee of the Royal Gardeners' Orphan
Fund, of the committee of the National
Chrysanthemum Society, and of the or-
chid committee of the Royal Horticul-
tural Society. He was one of the foun-
ders of the Hortus Lodge of Free Masons
and remained a member till the time of
his death. Mr. Outram, who was a
courteous and kindly man, had many
friends in America, who sympathize wttifi
his bereaved family in their sad loss.

Cliarles Held.

Charles Held, florist, died at his resi-
dence, 922 N. Campbell avenue, Chicago,
December 20, in the 46th year of his age.
The deceased was an Alsatian by birth,
coming to this country in 1871, mainly
through his alBnity to the French rather
than the German nation. He was for a
time in the employ of Edgar Sanders in
the middle seventies, afterwards with H.
J. Teufel, starting for himself first on
Milwaukee avenue, then, in 1881, buy-
ing ground at 920 Campbell avenue,
when that spot was well out on the
prairies. At the outset of his career he
grew roses, carnations, and other prod-
ucts, which were sold through the com-
mission houses. The land beginning to
be utilized for mechanics' and working-
men's dwellings, he diligently catered to
a home trade, and became a large buyer
in the markets instead of a seller. This,
with habits of frugality, aided him in
leaving a comfortable estate to his
widow and family — three sons and one
daughter, the eldest 1.3 and the young-
est four years old. Mr. Held had been
ailing for over a year. He spent last
Winter in California and the past two
months in Cieorgia in hopes of flnding re-
lief; but he returned home only to end
his career in the prime of life. Charlie
was a faithful attendant at the Chicago
Florists' Club meetings. The green-
houses have been rentedforsome months
io John Farquharson. Ess.

Jolin Gibson.
John Gibson, one of the pioneer gar-
deners of Newport, R. I., died at his home
December 19, aged 80 years. He was
born in Armagh, Ireland. NoTember 18,
1819, and served his gardener's appren-

ticeship thereat "The Palace," the resi-
dence of Lord Beresford, who was then
Bishop of Armagh, Afterwards he was
employed as head gardener by a nephew
of the Bishop, the father of the present
Sir Charles and William Beresford. In
the year 1847 Mr. Gibson concluded to
try his fortune in this country. His
former employer tried to dissuade him,
asserting that the United States was no
place for gardeners— beingonlyacountry
of merchants. Arriving in New York
City the deceased found work with .An-
drew Reid, one of his fellow workmen
there being the late Peter Henderson,
whom he ever afterwards held in the
highest esteem. Later he was in the em-
ploy of Alfred Bridgman, and at the
Shape Estate on the Hudson. In 1859
he went to Newport to take charge of
"Oakiawn,"then the property of thelate
Mr. Charles H. Russell, but Bow owned
by Mr. James Stiliman ; here he remained
in charge until his death. His widow,
three sons and three daughters survive
him. The sons, Thos. J., Joseph, and
John W. Gibson, being the well-known
florist firm of Gibson Bros.

The funeral took place from his late
residence, on December 22, the Rev. T. C.
McClelland, Ph.D., of the United Congre-
gational Church, and the Rev. George
Whitefield Mead, ofliciating. A large
number of his former associates were
present to tender their last respects.

Charles Gorton, vice-president of the
Gorton & Lidgerwood Co., New York,
died November 20, at Danville, Va,, aged
63 years.

Index of Advertisers.

AUen JK

.1302

HelssJB

.1293

Allen W8

.1302
.13114

Heller & Co

.1287

Am Qaidenlng

HenneckeO Co...

.1305

Am Rose Go

.1^87
-13 i4
.13011
.1289

Hen- AM 1!

HerrD K

00-04

Herrmann A

Hesser WJ

At aotic Ooaat Nur

.1293

BaderJ

.1293

Hews A H & Co...

.1306

Baker W J

.1302
.1301
.1308

.1306

Baldwin A J

Hill EGA Co

.1303

Barrow J G & Oo...

HIppard E

.1307

Barteldes & Oo. . . .

.1287

Hltcbings A Co. .

1308

Bansett & WashbnmlSOS

HoUon A Hunkel Ool303

Bayersdorfer H & Ool308

Horan EC

.1302

Becker Fred 0

.129.)

Hort'l Advertiser.

.1304

Beckert W 0

.131)8

Howland Nurs Co

.1289

BorgerH H&Oo...

.1308

Hughes G J

.1301

Bernard Son

.1287

Hulseboscb Bros..

.1308

BemlngHa

.13i'3

HuntEH

.1303

Blanvelt It anttmanl3ll2

Indian Gardening

.1304

Bobblnk h Atkins.

.1289

lusall B

.131)1

Bock W A

.1293

Internat'l Heater Col307

.13)1
. l.HDl

.1289

Brown P

Jackson J. H

.1307

Bonyard HA

.131)8

Jackson *PerklnsCol293

Burpee W A & Oo.,

.1286

Jacobs S A Sons..

.1307

BasBlng W D

.1301)

JenningsE B

.1801

Oarmody J D

.1306

Johnson b Stokes.

.1287

Chicago Carnation

Jones HT

1289

Co.:.

.1300
.1289
.13JU

Joosten OH

Sasting Wm F

Kay W H

.1300

Ohinnlck W J

.1302

Oleary & Co

.1306

Olncas&Boddlngto
Oo

.1286

KelseyHP

1308

Conard & Jones Oo

.1300

Eeunlcott Bros Oo

.13 3

Cottage Oardens .
Cowen'eN Sons...

1286

.1308

.1306

KuebnOA

.1303

Coi Seed Co

.1287

Lager & Hnrrell..

.181.1

Craig Bobt a Son . .

.1300

Langjahr AH. .

.13 2

Oannlngbam J. H

.1301

Lang J

.1302

.1305

Dahnfeldt L

1287

Ley JH

.1293

D»nn J H 4 Son . .

.la.)l

Limprecht S J . . . .

13)8

Darlington H D

.13 3

UtUeaeldHF...

.1300

Davis A B & Son

131.0

Lockland Lumber

Dayt ,n Paper Nov Ool306

Oo

.1306

Deamud J B

.1303

LongD B

.1306

Dean Boiler Co

.1307

Lord & Bumham Col307

Dmtsche Gartner

MaderP

1301

Zeltung

.1304

McCarthy N F i 00.1302

Dletsoh A&Oo....

.1307

McFadden EC...

1293

Dillon J L

.1301

McKellar i Winter.

.1300
.1301

Domer F & Sons Oc

McManns J

.1302

Dreer Hy A. 1286-87-1306

MerkelO & Son

.1293

Dnmont & Oo

.131)3

Michel P& BOo..

.1287

Edwards & Docker

.13il6

Micbell HP

.1287

BhretF

.1303

M]llangF

.1302

.1308
1293

ElseleJG

Mouinger John 0 001306

Ellzabetli NarseryOol287

Moon 80

.1289

BlUottWm& Sons .

.12^6

Moon Wm H Co....

.1289

Elliott W H

.1303

Moore W J

.131.3

Ellwanger & Barry

.1289

Moore.Hentz 4 Nasbl302

Emmans Geo M . . .

.1301

Morris Floral Oo. .

.13 0

.1301
.1306

Moss G M

Murphy Wm

1303

Fans HG « Co

.1300

Felthousen J E . . . .

.1301

Nttfl Florists' Board

F & F Nnrserles .

.1289

of Trade

.13116

Florida Natural Pre

National FlantOo..

.1300

ducts Co

.1308

N YOut Flower Oo.

.13 12

Florist Hall Ass'n. .

.1306

NIessen L

.13 3

Florist Pub Co. . .

.1304

Orange Floral Co..

. 1301

.1293
.1285
.13)6

Ouwerkerk P

PennockS S

Galvln T P

.1302

Garland G M

Pierce P O Oo

.13.6

Germain Fruit Co.

.1286

Pierson FBCo....

1286

German Kali Work

i.l304

Pineburst Nur8erleBl289

Gibbons H W... .

.1306

Pittsburg Out Flower

GibUnftOo

1806
d

Oo

.1303

Gorton&LldgerwQO

Pol- worth 0 0 Co.

.1303

Oo

.1306

Prltohard JN

.1308

Greene &Underhill.l301

Quaker01tyMachCol3:6

13.10
.1301

Harris 0 A & Oo. . .

1301

Rawlings El

HartU A

.130-2

Bawson W W A Oo

.1286

Raynor J 1 1302

ReckJ 1286

Red Towers Oreen.

houses 1303

RoedOH 1301

Reed S Keller 1305

ReldE 1308

Reinberg Geo 1300

Reinberg P 1300

Richmond Stove Co.l307
Ricksecker Chas H. 1308

Ripperger Geo 1304

RoiUerA A Sons 1287

RoseMfgOo 1304

Rupp J F 1287

Ryerson UO 130J

8AF 1306

Salter WH 13 0

Saltford Geo 1302

Sanborn B 1304

SchilierJL 1287

Schmidt JO 1301

Schmitz F W 0 1289

SchultheisA 1293

Scollay Jno A 1307

ScDtt R &Son 1301)

Sefton J WMfgOo..l3 6
Shellroad G'h'se OO.1308
Shepherd Mrs T B 13..8

Sheridan WF 13. .2

SlebertOT 1306

Skabcura Dip Oo...l304

SmithNSSon 1301

Smith W&T Co.. ..1289

SoltanOiOo 1301

Steams A T Lnm OoI3 6
Steffena E 1306

Stoothotf H A A Co.. 1298
Storrs A Harrison 001289
-1301

StuderN 1293

Stumpp A Walter Ool286

Sutherland a A 1303

TaubeC E 1300

Taylor E J 1293

Thorbnrn J M A 00.1286
Tobacco Warehous-
ing A Trading Co. 1304
Traendly A 8chenokl302
Tan Home QrilTen

ACo 1307

Vaughan's Seed

Store 1286

Vick'e Jas Sons 1287

Vincent R JrA8onl287-89
Vredenburg A00...1293

Watson PA Oo 1287

WeberCS AOo 1306

Weber H A Sons 1301

Weeber A Don 1286

Welch Bros 1S12

WeKtonH A Bro... 1293
Whilldin Pottery Ool306

Wietor Bros 13(3

Wilder Mfg Co lSi.7

WlttbolrtOooOo ...1293

Wohlert A E .1287

Wolf AQABro 1306

Wood Bros 1301

WoodEM A Oo 1300

Young J 1302

Young T Jr 13 2

Young & Nugent.. .1302

Index of Advertisements.

PLANTS, SEEDS,
UULBS, FLOWERS.

Ageratum 1286-86-87

-1801

Altemantheras 1301

Alyssum. . 1286-86-1301

Amaryl is 1301

Ampfiopsis 1287

Anthemis 1301

Anthencum 13ol

Araiia 1308

Araucarias 1293

Asparagus 1286-87-93

1300-01-03-08

Asters 1286-86-87

Azaleas 1289-93

Balsam 1286-87

Begonias . . . 1287-93-1300

-1301-08

Boi 1293

Browallla 1286

Bulbs (not speolflcal.

ly named) 1286-87

-1301-1)8

Oaladlum 1287

Oallas 1286-1301-08

Candytuft 1286-86

Canuas 1285

Carnations. . . . 1286-86-87

-1300-01

Oelosia 1286

Centaurea 1286

Obry8anthemumsl28&-87

-1300-01
Cinerarias ... 1301-08
Clematis. 1287-89-93-1300

Cobioa 1285-86

Coleus 1301-08

Cosmos 13 8

Crocus -1286

Orotons 1300

Oupbea 1301

Out Flowers 1302-03

Cyclamen 1286-13i)l

DabUas 1286-13 0

Daisies 1286-1301

Deutzia 1289-1308

Dianthus 1288-1308

Dielvtra 1289

Dracsnas... 1286-86 1301

Ericas 1293-1303

Ferns 1288-89-93-99

-1301-08

Feverfew 1301

Flous 1289-93

Freesia 1287

Puchsiaa 13ol

Oalal 13 8

Gazania 1017

Geraniums 1285-38

1300-01-08

Gladiolus 1289-1301

Gloxinia 1287

Grasses 1287

Orevillea 1286

Heather 1293

Heliotrope., 1286-87-1301

-1308
Herbaceous Plants . 1 289

Hibiscus. .. 13. 0

Hollyhocks 1286

Honeysuckle 13 0

Hunnemannlft Iv86

Hyacinths 1286-87

Hydrangeas.. ..1289-13)1

Impatlens 1286-13)1

iDomceae 130 -01

Iris 1289

Ivy 1289-1308

Lantana 1286-87

Lilacs 1289

Lilies 1285-86-87-89

Lobelia 1286-86

Manettia 1301

Maranta 1293

Maurandia 1286

Mignonette. 1286-86-13 1
Mushroom Spawn . . 1287

-1308

Myosotis lTOl-08

Narcissus 1286-86-87

Orchids . . 131 1

Pansies. .1286-86-87-19ia

-1308

Paeonlas 1289

Palms 1286-87-89-93

-13.J0-O1-08

Pelargoniums 1293

Petunias. 1286.86-87-1301

Phlol 1286-87

Poppy 1808

Primulas . . . 1293-1301-03

Pyieihrum 1286

Privet 1287-89

Rhododendrons .1289-93

Roses 128 "1-89-1300-01

Salvia.. . . 1286-86-87-1301
Seeds (not specifi-
cally named). . . 1288-87
-1308
Shrubs (not speci-
fically named!. .1287-89
-1301
Small Frulu. . . .1289
Smilail28a.86-I301-03-U8
Spireeas. . 1286-87-89
Stocks ..1285-86-1301- 8
SwDet Peas..l28&.86-1308

Thunbergia 1286

Tureula 1286

Tradescantla 1301

Trees 1289.1301

Tuberoses 1299

Tulips 1286-t9

Vegetables . .1287-89
Verbenas. 1285-86-87-1301
-1308

Vlncas 1286-89-1301

Vines (not specifi-
cally named) 1289

Violets 1301

Zinnia 1286

MISCELLANEOUS

Aquaria Supplies . 1306

Auctions 1300-02

Baskets 1301-< 8

Binders 1304

Buard of Trade 13U6

Boilers 1306-07-08

Books 1303-04

Boxes 1305

Business Opportuni-
ties .... . 1290
Decorative Greenery

etc . 1308

Fertilizers.. 1293-13 3-04

Fish 1306

Florists' Letters 1304

Florists' Supplies ... 1302

-1303-1 6-i8
Flower Pots, Vases.

Tubs etc 13 2-04-05

Glass 1304-06-07

Glazing Points 1306

OreenhouseCon-

struction 1306-07-08

Greenhouse Lumberl306
-1307

Gutters 1306

Hail Insurance 13. i6

Hose 13 4-06

Insecticides. . . 1298-1304
13 6-08

Mastica 1306

Moss 1301

Newspapers 1304

Notice 1306

Peat 1301

Pipes, Joints and

Valves 1290-1306

Printing 1306-08

Pumps 1306

Putty 1307

Sale or Rent 1290

Sash 1307

Seed Oases- 1287

Stationery 1305

Tags 1306

Temperature Indi-
cators 1807

Tile 1307-08

Tools. Implements

etc 1806

Ventilators .. .1806-07-08
Wagon Heater ..1305

"Wants 1290

Wire Designs. 1302-03-06

1296

The F=l-orists' Exohhnge.

A Practical Reform in the Nom-
enclature of Cultivated Plants.

Some years ago the Society of Ameri-
can Floilsts adopted Nidiolsou's Dic-
tionary of Gardening asits authority for
the names of cultivated plants until In-
dex Kewensis should be completed. In-
dex Kewensis has been rtnished for several
years, but no florist, nurseryman, or
seedsman has standardized the names in
his catalogue until in the case about to
be described. Morevoer, no tradesman,
so far as I know, has ever tried to be ab-
solutely consistentin his names or to fol-
low auv one botanical authority. Neyer-
thelesB," tlie seedsmen, nurserymen and
florists are bringing up the perplexing
problems of nomenclature, making reso-
lutions, formulating rules, appointing
committees, and adopting standards.
An intelligent minority is always press-
ing for reform. Standards are adopted
and no one follows them. Will they ever
be followed? Some say no, and affirm
that there are essential elements in trade
that will always make horticulture and
botany conflict more or less. I hare long
thought otherwise, and now have to re-
cord an experiment that seems to show
an entirely practical way of standardiz-
ing the nomenclature of trade catalogues.

It seemed to me very important that
gome particular catalogue should be
compared with Index Kewensis, and
every name altered to conform with it.
Every namenotfound in Index Kewensis
should then be compared with Nichol-
son's Dictionary of (iardening and har-
monized with that, if possible. This
process has actually been followed in the
catalogue of F. H. Horsford, of (.'har-
lotte, Vt. The case has proved to be an
interesting one, and its main features
should be put on record, for some of our
best horticultural firms, I believe, are
willing to standardize their catalogues,
if only they are shown just how to do it.
We sllouldbear in mind that the princi-
ples of nomenclature, so familiar to every
botanist are entirely unfamiliar to the
busy horticulturist with a living to
make.

At the outset one might readily imag-
ine that any nurseryman, seedsman, or
florist, who has access to Index Kewen-
sis and Nicholson, can do this kind of
work himself for his own catalogue.
This idea will have to be modified. Some
tradesmen can do it themselves, but
most cannot. However, all the impor-
tant ones can hire it done, and cheaply.
It is a job that would be exceedingly dry
and uncongenial to many excellent but-i-
ness men. Competent students, however,
can be found at the universities who are
making their way, and would be glad of
such work. A thousand names can be
standardized for ,^.5, at tlie rate of 250.
an hour for 2~t hours. This does not in-
clude the task of rearranging names in
alpliabetieal order, or the reading of
proof (as some cataloguers may prefer
to do this themselves), butonlythe work
of supplying the information necessarj-
to the cataloguer.

There are about seven hundred species
in the Horsford catalogue, and only 25
of those names are not to be found in In-
dex Kewensis or .Niciiolson. This is less
than i per cent., which Is surprisingly
low when one reflects on the great num-
ber of novelties since 1893; but Mr.
Horsford sells largely of native plants,
uud these have received comparatively
lew trade names. Moreover, a goodly
proportion of these 25 missing names are
those of hardy native ferns. Index
Kewensis has no ferns.

One barely begins to compare the
names of a catalogue with Index Kewen-
sis when he is confronted witli an impor-
tant problem of which this is a picture:

Alyssum saxatile, Crantz = A, gemo-
nense.

Alyssum saxatlle, Linnaeus.

Now, how does the "standardizing
clerk" know whether his employei has
in his nursery the Alyssum sitxiitlle of
Crantz or of Linnfeus? Probably he
could give a shrewd guess. Possibly he
may have both of the original descrip-
tions at band, and the plants also, but
the chances are all against it. But, put-
ting such considerations aside, this is a
matter of identification, not of nomen-
clature, and the distinction between
these two kindsof work must be grasped
at the outset, or nothing can be done.
The duty of the nomenclature clerk is
clear. He assumes that the plant in the
nursery is the one that Index Kewensis
prints in ordinary type. The names in
ordinary type, he knows, are considered
by Index Kewensis to be the tenable
ones, while all those in italics are syno-
nyms. It is to Mr. Horsford's business
interest to do all he had to find out
whether the Alyssnrn naxHtilc In his

uursery is properly named or is really
Alyssum fjemonense. Most tradesmen,
however, do not have thetime, the train-
ing or the books to determine all their
plants. Identification is the work of the
botanist, and the day will come, I hope,
when all the plants in the nurseries may
be identified by specialists. Such work,
however, is many times more costly than
merely following a uniform system of
nomenclature. The distinction between
identification and nomenclature cannot
be urged too stronglj-.

Another case is also interesting and
occurs frequently:

Afonitum aiituwnale, Lindley=:A.
Fischeri.

Aconituni ;iiitumiiale, Reichenbach^ A.
Napellus.

In this case Index Kewensis does not
give any Acnnitum autumnale in ordi-
nary type; and therefore it recognizes no
good species of that name. Here, again.

cial authority, but now he is consistent
throughout, and supplies the opinion of
the recognized authority as well as his
own. Secondly, every name that ap-
Ijeared in the old catalogue appears in
the new, but many of the old names now
appear as synonyms or cross-references.
No trade name that means money need
be omitted. A shorter method of ex-
pressing a difference of opinion from offi-
cial standards is to put an explanatory
note at the beginning of the catalogue to
this general effect: "Names in brackets
show a difference of opinion. " Thus we
catalogue:

.\nemone montant [.4. Sylvestris'\.

This means that Index Kewensis con-
siders A.Sylvestris to betheproper name
of the species and A. montana the same
thing, or perhaps only a botanical va-
riety, while we consider that the tw^o
things are distinct for horticultural pur-
poses. Instead of suppressing the opin-

the duty of the nomenclature clerk is
clear, and he writes;

Aconitum autumnale (Lindl. or
Keich.?).

It is not for him to decide whether the
plant in the nursery is really A. Fischeri
or A. Napelias. He has called the atten-
tion of the nurseryman to the question,
and leaves it open. The nurseryman,
perhaps, cannot settle the question while
his catalogue is going to pre.ss, and he
follows the suggestion of the nomencla-
ture clerk literally. Perhaps he may not
be able to settle the point for several
years, but trade reasons are constantly
urging him to get the point settled.
Meanwhile it is consistent and honest to
indicate a doubt. Two entirely different
things have been cultivated "under the
name of Aconitum autumnale, but no
one will suspect it if the fact were con-
cealed. Honest doubt inspiresconddenee.

The next point will have great weight
with horticulturists. Mr. Horsford cata-
logues Anemone montana and Anemone
sylvestrls as two different things, but In-
dex Kewensis says that the first is a
synonym of the second. The nomencla-
ture clerk allows Mr. Horsford to sell his
two distinct things under the same
names as before, but one of the entries
now reads:

Anemone montana {A. sylvestris ac-
cording to Index Kewensis, but horticul-
turally distinct with me.)

This is perfectly clear, but too long,
and a shorter way Avill be shown pres-
ently. Thelmportant things to note are
two. First, the nurseryman is as free as
before to differ in opinion from the offi-

ions of others that conflict with our
own, we tolerate them both, and place
them side by side.

The commonest situation that needs
change is shown by the following exam-
ple; Mr. Horsford advertises for sale
Acliillea Kuimtoriiim. Index Kewensis
says this equals .1. lilipendulina. The
best way for him to do is to advertise

Achillea filipendulina. (.4. Eupato-
rium.)

This makes a great many changes in
the alphabetical arrangement of species,
and sometimes of genera.

The other way to do is to advertise
under the old name, with the new name
in parenthesis, and perhaps In different
type, and an explanation in some proml-
neut place of the device used consistently
throughout the catalogue. This is a far
less satisfactory method. The only thing
that can be said for it is that it supplies
the information. Doubtless it would be
cheaper in some cases than revolutioniz-
ing a whole catalogue, but If a thing is
worthdoing atall it is worthdoing well.

A few minor points may be briefly
mentioned. The nameof tlie author of a
species would better not be given in
trade catalogues unless absolutely neces-
sary. It makes a catalogue look too dry
and technicail and unattractive. There
Is no offlcially accepted authority for
popular names or for names of varletieB,
whether botanical or horticultural. In-
dex Kewensis is not supposed to take
account of anything below the species.
Nicholson gives some varieties and also
popular names.

It sometimes happens that Index

Kewensis gives a species twice in ordi-
nary type asif both were tenable. For in-
stance, there is a Campanula strigosa. of
Vahl and a Campanula strigosa of So-
lander, both in ordinary type. In such a
ca.se the nomenclature clerk may write;

Campanula strigosa (Solauder or
Vahl?).

It is well to explain in the beginning of
a catalogue which names are the proper
ones and which are the synonyms. The
latter are commonly in italics." It makes
little difference how a catalogue is ar-
ranged, provided that there is a full index
somewhere. Few indexes are full enough.
The Horsford catalogue has no index,
and there are seven departments, the
arrangement being alphabetical under
each department. The fact that there
are seven departments should therefore
be prominently stated, and the seven de-
partments listed in the space of an inch
or two in such a way that the mind can
take in the whole scheme. — Wilhelm
Miller, Cornell University, in Botanical
Gazette tor October, 1899.

The Help Problem.

Editor Florists^ Exchange.

I have with very much interest read
the various communications on the help
problem and have gleaned some real
good points from some of the comments
of the writers. But, of course, we can-
not always agree. The facts are that a
first-class practical, experienced man —
gardener, florist and nurseryman — in
Europe is not supposed to sta.v all his
lite-time in one establishment. The boy
or man who changes every year or two
in his first six or eight apprenticeship
years is generally more sought and paid
higher wages afterward than those Who
remain continuously at one place. I
think when Mr. Bain takes another trip
to Europe, and investigates the matter
a little closer, he will soon come to the
conclusion that what I say is correct;
and if he takes a tourthroughthe United
States he will undoubtedly find some
men here who have stayed all their life-
time with one firm; but they do not
always get the highest wages, nor are
they alwa.ys the " best, practical" men.

It may be that many Americans are
restless and independent, but I think
there are a good many, who, when treat-
ed well and paid fairly, will stay better.
A foreigner cannot be exactl.v as Inde-
pendent as an American; but when the
former is interested and industrious, he
always finds a place, especially in the
uursery districts.

I have traveled and worked in nurser-
ies and greenhouses In France, Belgium,
England, Germany and Holland, and
have found the laboring class no worse
and no better than in this country. I
find good ones and bad ones all over;
and it is impossible for me to say this or
that nation can put up more work in s
year. My experience is, that one man is
better for one kind of work and the next
for another, regardless of nationality.

I have superintended as many as 50
men and boys at a time, and always
found good and bad ones among them.
And there are also good and bad em-
ployers, I very often find the bad em-
ploye without a job, and the bad em-
ployer without good help.

When I came to this country six years
ago I started work at $1.25 per day,
and to-day I am getting $20 per week
and house. An.y man who comes from
across the water should start low; but
when he is found worthy his employer
should raise his wages accordingly. This
will generally pay the employer, and
encourage the youth.

Another good point is to have a few
horticultural books in the sheds or other
places where the boys eat their dinners.
The books may be kept locked up and
the key held by some responsible party.
Anyone who shows a little interest in the
work will ask for a book or should be
offered one, to be returned when it is
time to again begin work. This is my
practice, and it is a real success. Three
of the bo.\ s are sticking right to it, are
doing well, and theiremployers are doing
well by them.

There is no surplus'of good, practical,
experienced men in Europe, very little, if
any, more than in this country; ni
do not think there ever will be, for ^j.
trade requires too many years' study.
There is no doubt that some poor help
comes from abroad; but a good many
good ones come, too, and they did not
come to this country because they could
not find employment on the other side.
They came for the same reason as so
many of our great grandfathers did — to
better themselves. L. B. Baker.

December 30, 1899

Thb F^lorists' Exchange.

1297

Dipladenia Mrs. George McWilliam.

This dipladenia was one of twelve
BeedlingB exhibited by me on August 30
and 31 at the annual plant and flower
exhibition of the Massachusetts Horti-
cultural Society, forwhfch I wasawarded
the society's gold medal. The color of
this variety is a pleasant shade of soft
pinli, the petals shading- to rose at the
tips; the throat at the outer edge is deep
rose, shading lighter as it goes down.
Many of the flowers were three-quarters
of an inch in diameter. The other seed-
lings run in color from white suffused
with the lightest tinge of pink, through
the different and most beautiful shades
of pink, to red in its different shades to
dark crimson. The seedlings are great
improvements over the old varieties in
color, size and substance of the flowers.

I think dipladenias can be made pro-
fitable plants for florists to handle. I),
boliviensie, which has white flowers
with yellow throat, can be grown as a
bush plant, and makes one of the best
house plants we have. I'lants which
came into flower in May are still in
bloom, and out of the six months they
have been five in my employer's house.
I believe by giving them a little heat in
Spring they can be brought into flower
for the holidays. The house they are
grown in here is not kept above 50 de-
grees with Are heat at any time, and the
temperature runs lower in Winter.

The climbing varieties can be grown
profitably commercially where the best
<iuality of flowers is in demand. There
is no class of plants with which lam
acquainted that will give such a quan-
tity of the most dazzling blossoms. The
colors of the varieties we now have are
beyond description, and the plants will
flower six or seven months of the j'ear.

I take cuttings from the ripened wood
when pruning, oneeye cuttings beingpre-
ferable. Leave 1\U inches in front of
the eye. The propagating bed used in the
one employed for rooting roses, carna-
tions, etc. In putting in the cuttings
press tliem down so that the eye rests on
the sand. In this way two sets of roots
come, one from theptiint'andone around
the eye. When potting, do not cover the
eye; the plant forms a crown here which
should be kept well up at all times.
Dipladenias like plenty of drainage and
rough potting material. We use fern
roots from the woods or rough pastures.
Give the plants full sun, with a night
temperature of 00 degrees. Put in a
stake to support the growth.

Commence in May to harden off the
plants so they can be planted out by the
first of June in the garden or field, where
they will have full sun. Put a stake in
at each end of the line and run two wires
along, one on the ground and one ."> or c,
feet up. Run a string of silkaline from
one wire to the otlier for each plant to
climb on. Keep the soil well hoed and
clean. In such a Summer as we have
just had, if the plants can be watered so
much the better.

We lift the plants from September 1 to
15, using the same rough material in
potting, and putting the plants in a
frame or house where they can be kept
on the close side for a few days. Dipla-
denias lift well. If the plants were al-
lowed, they would flower nearly all
Summer, and after lifting they flower
freely. Along in November reduce the
supply of water, so that by the New
Year theplants can be pruned and stood
in a cool house until wanted to start.
If any require a larger pot give it to
them before starting. In starting the
plantsgivethem agood watering, syringe
freely, but at this stage the plants must
not be kept saturated with water.
Dipladenias will do with less water than
most plants, but when in full growth
they require to be kept wet, and plants
well rooted profit by getting weak liquid
manure.

For growing dipladenias in a green-
house run silkaline or small wire up
under the glass for them to cling to.
Plants wanted tor exhibition or house
decoration will require a trellis; two
stiff wire stakes make a good one. Give
the stakes a coat of green paint; they
look neater. The length of the stake
depends on the size of the plant. Bend
the stake so that the ends will go inside
the rim of the pot or pan; by pushing the
ends down firmly and putting the stakes
across one another they form a neat
trellis and are easil.v made. Take down
the vines and wind them around the
trellis; let this work be done 10 days be-
fore the plants are to be used so thatthe
leaves and flowers will be turned to the
light.

When grown for cut flowers alone, if
the ran is long there will be no need to
take the shoots down, but when the run
is short ii is well to have a trellis so that
the shoots can betaken down and wound
around the trellis and started up the
roof again.

In pruning one has to be governed by
circumstances. D. boliviensis, which is
evergreen, is better pruned in bush form.
The climbing varieties lose most of their
foliage. When large plants are wanted
([Uickly, I have left the strongest shoots
10 feet long, after they were repotted,
winding the shoots over the surface of
the potting material and putting in a
wire peg at every third eye. Where
pegged down they root, and the eyes be-
tween the pegs send up leads. When
grown for cut flowers it is not necessary
to leave the shoots so long. Diplade-
nias profit by being repotted; and with
plants that have reached the limit in
size of pots it is better to reduce the ball
so that some fresh soil can be supplied.
In the resting season be careful not to
overdry them or the plants will start
weak." G. McWilliam.

Give them a good bottom heat and
shade from the full light with cheese
cloth to give length to the stem. A few
Dutch hyacinths may also be brought in,
as there is always some demand for
small pot plants, and these are as profit-
able as an.v.

Begonia Gloire de Lobraine has
proved itself a winner for the hoHdays,
and the prices it has fetched should
recommend it to every grower. Some
fine specimens of this variet.v have been
seen in New Yoi-k during the last two
weeks, and as a dinner-table plant it has
proved a great favorite. Don't foificl
this begonia when getting your .si]iij)I_\
of plants for another year, as it is iit-
tainly worth having, above all other
begonias, for Christmas fiowering.

Can na Italia is simply across between
Madame Crozy and our native species,
Canna flaccida. The flowers of the latter
are of a size unusual in a true species.
They are not produced very freely and
are very soft. For the last two years

New Seedling Dipladenia, Mrs. GeuitJ-j McWilliam.

BRIEFS FOR BUSY FLORISTS.

As I'LK.NTY OF ROOM will uow be avail-
able, owing to the Christmas stfick hav-
ing been sold out, some attention can be
given to geraniums that are still in
thumb pots and crowded together, (iet
them into ;i-inch pots at once and give
them more room and light if possible.

Hybrid Eoses should lie put into a
cool house, if intended for Easter flower-
ing. Syringe lightly on bright days and
be careful to avoid over-watering, as the
idants .start into growth; they need
but little water now compared with
what is required when thev are in full
leaf.

Si>iR.4EA also should be put in the house
now; anight temperature of 48 or 50
degrees will be warm enough for them
until the crowns have started, then they
may be given more heat, which will be
necessary to have them in for Easter.

Tulips and Daffcjdils can be forced
with reasonable stems from now on, and
the.v may be brought in a few at a time.

attempts have beeu made here to cross
Italia, Austria and some of the other
large-flowered kinds introduced during
the past six years <ir ho, with someof the
ordinary fri'e-iilooiniiig cannas. Some
of the seedlings show a greater substance
of petal than those of the Italia section,
but as we might expect, the flowers are
not quite so large as those of the ItaHan
varieties.

New Salvia Splendens Sllverspot.

Our t.V)lored Supplement this week
shows an excellent illustration of this
novelt.v, which is being disseminated b.v
J. M. Thorburn & Co., of New York. For
many years this firm has grown Salvia
splendens on a large scale and has given
much attention to its improvement.
The well-known S. splendens nana com-
pacta ereeta was first introduced by J.
M. Thorburn & Co., and it is confidently
expected that the popularity which that
variety has earned will be eclipsed by
that of the splendid novelty now illu.s-
trated, and which is offered for the first
time. Its most distinctive feature is its

strikingl.v handsome spotted foliage.
The leaves are rich, soft dark green, with
light sulphur, or cream colored spots of
various size liberall,v sprinkled over
them. The unique and elegant foliage is
very abunilant and has an extremely
fresh and healthy appearance. The in-
tense brightscarletflowersare very large
and the plants of neat compact habit,
and as floriferous as the ordinary sorts.
In three .years' trials it has been found
that S.'i per cent, came true from seed.

(221 ) Cainal ions Outdoors I'oiSiiin-

nierUse. — To name the best carnatioris
for outdoor blooming is a somewhat
difficult task, because many of the best
up-to-date kinds have not yet been tiled
tor Summer work. Ajiain, the varieties
which would do well in some localities
might be a failure in others. Those three
old kinds, McUowan. Portia and Scott,
can almost be relied on; still, we would
not hei-itate to use any of the newer va-
rieties that we were successful with in
the greenhouse. Outdoor blooms do u<it
compare with house grown flowers,
either in iiumlier or qualit.v.

(222) Kepotting Large Rubber
Plant. — If the rubber plant is unshaiiey
and not worth a larger tub, the ne,\i
best thing to do would be to make the
ends of the branches into cuttings and
root til em in the propagating bed; then
throw the old plant awa.v.

(223) Sweet Peas Following Clir.is-
aiithoniuiiis. — If sweet peas are sown
by January 1 you should have them in
flower for Easter, April 15; and they
will no doubt be profitable at that time,
providing they are well grown.

(224) Constructing a Fernery. — I
took a show case, 3 feet in height IS
iiii'lics square, removed the glass from
the.-^iile and put it in the ends; got a
box G Inches deep and filled in an inch or
so of drainage, then put soil on top of
that; then I planted lycopodiums and
sclaginellas, but they are not doing as
well as the.v ought. Should a fernery be
airtight or not, and ought there to I. e
enough moisture to settle on the glats
and (Irop down, or not? — I.. W. Inglk-

lUflOMT.

— The ferner.v should not be air tight;
and it is through lack of air that the
plants in the case are not doing so well
as they ought, as there should not be
enough moisture to settle on the glass
and dri]i down on to the plants. To
remedy this make the cover so that it
will .slide or tilt up; by providing a
crack of air there will never be an excess
of nK)isture, and the ferns will grow.
Soil used all Summer is not good to use
in the case tlirough the Winter; fresh,
new soil should be procured.

(225) Paint on Greenhouse Pipes. —
Will i)aint-made of yellow ochre and lin-
seed oil, on hot water pipes, affect radia-
tion in any perceptible degree'?— C. O. G.

—Painting the pipes with ochre and
oil w ill not affect the radiation what-
ever, and it will prevent the pipes from
becoming rusted. After the paint is ap-
plied an extra amount of air should be
given to the house, to get rid of the smell
as soon as possible.

Chrysanthemum Eulalie.

Chrysanthemum Eulalie (anemone),
seen in the illustration herewith, has
been certificated at New York and Phila-
delphia by the C. S. A. It is a bold,
handsome flower, the ray petals clear
white; the crown having a pleasing
shade of yellow in center till fully devel-
oped, when it becomes pure white all
through. It has excellent stem and foli-
age and is a good shipper. Mr. John N.
May, Summit, N. J., is the originator.

Society of American Florists.

DEPART.MENT OK PLANT REGISTRATION.

Benjamin Dorrance, Dorranceton, Pa.,
registers new rose Sara Nesbitt, a sport
from Mme. Cusin, a size larger than the
parent. Color light pink, very delicate,
shading deeper in center; does not grow
dark in Summer weather— a better
grower than Mme. Cusin, habit other-
wise identical. Wm. J. Stewart, Secy.

1298

The F=i-Orists' Exchhnge.

Jns,riwu wiU be givai in tins column lo
al! communications free frotn animus, out
the opinions expressed Jo not necessarily
reflect our own.

What Constitutes a Species.

Editor Florists' Exchange.

I notice with surprise G. W. O.'s sarcas-
tic criticism of Mr. lYicker's article on
the hardiness of the Victoria regia. it
would perhaps assist Mr. Triclier, myselt
and a good many others, if U. W. u.
would define what constitutes a species.

E. xi.

E. H.'B thirst for knowledge is com-
mendable, but I am surprised that he has
not struck some of the abundant Utera-
ture on the subject ere this. A nice, easily
digested definition will be found in yto-
fessor Gray's "First Lessons in Botany,
page 173. G- W- O.

The Study of Botany.

Editor Florists' Exchange.

I noticed recently in the Florists' Ex-
change an editorial on the importance of
the young florist acquiring a thorough
knowledge of botany, and consider it my
duty, as well as my pleasure, to inform
the rising generation of the great value
that this all-important study has been
to me, and especially at a very recent
date.

Having by Industry and marriage,
principally marriage, acquired a small
estate, and my business having grown
into quite respectable proportions, it
was represented to me by friendH that I
ought to be a stock company and that
I should not carry all my accounts, busi-
ness, etc.. In my head. In fact, some
went so far as to say that I often paid
the same man twice for the same job of
work, and insinuated that this was not
business. It seems to me that it was
business, and mighty good business, too,
tor the other fellow ; but I won't stop to
argue this point.

I gave the matter considerable thought,
and visions of my sitting in a Brussels
carpeted office, with a great big mirror
at one end, decorated every day with
fresh sprays of Asparagus plumosus
nanus (none of your vulgar, common,
wild smiiax for me, thank you), clipping
the coupons off my stock with a pair of
gold-plated scissors, and sending the
office boy down town for a fe* more at
three for halt a dollar two or three times
a day.

Well, I became a stock company, got a
secretary and treasurer, some share-
holders and a couple of directors. I
don't know whothey are going to direct,
unless it is the secretary. They had bet-
ter not try it on me or there will be trou-
ble; and I havetroubleenoughnow with
that secretary. Hels the greatest fellow
for putting things down in a book that
I ever saw, and can tell me what I did
with the dollar that I spent the day be-
fore yesterday. I never saw the good of
that kind of thing after a dollar, and I
have parted company. I sort of lost all
interest in it and didn't care what be-
came of it; but some fellows have queer
ways.

Well, that fellow hadn't been in the
office very long before I began to think-
well, you know what you would think if
you happened to run up against a fellow
who could do the work you had been
doing all your lite a great deal better
than you could do it yourself. I thought
there wouldn't be any need of me at all.

.About this time a letter came from a
correspondent asking the botanical
names and other data of some of the
native plants we deal in. I noticed the
secretary kind of looking puzzled, and
that he began hustling through the 21
volumes of the Encyclopedia Britannica
and Webster's Unabridged. By and by
he said: " Here's a letter that you will
have to answer; just dictate it, and I'll
take it down." 1 got the drop right
there, as I began dictating Latin to him

with my purest pre-CfPsarian accent. I
nride myself on my pronunciation. 1
talked with one ol Vanderbilt's traveling
botanists tor a whole halt day last week,
and he never corrected my pronunciation
once. To be sure, I was a little closer to
my gun than he was to his; but I don t
suppose that made any difference, and
you need not either. But to return to
the secretary. He wasn't In it. Every
minute he would have to stop and ask
me how in thunder I spelt it when I came
to a sentence Uke this >fTXA^v'=Kn- -^i
and after a while he complained of a
headache and had to lie down. Botany
is a great study. „ . ^ u u

But seriously, every florist should
know this science thoroughly. One who
has not a thorough knowledge of botany
is like a druggist who does not under-
stand the Latin terms of the prescription
he compounds; he is working in the
dark. , „

I am not vet in the sere and yellow
leaf, and perhaps not competent to give
advice; but my observation is that the
nearer we approach that" bourne whence
no traveler returns" we regret more
those things that we did not do rather
than the things we have done— the sins
of omission more than the sins of com-
mission—and there is no regret quite so
great as we grow old as that of missed
opportunities of acquiring knowledge.
Study botany, my boy, study hard.

Caldwell the Woodsman.

An Aster Bug and Its Work.

For several years I have been troubled
by what I supposed was a fungous dis-
ease of the aster, the Branching asters
being the ones most affected. The first
indication of trouble is a wilting of some
three or four inches of the soft tip of the
plant. After a few days this tip becomes
black and shrivelled as if charred. The
tact that the wilting does not extend be-
low a definite point led me to make
many fruitless searches for girdling or
boring larvie. Following the dying of
the tip, the whole plant, beginning at
the top and working downward, appears
to become dwarfed. The peculiar stunted
appearance once seen is easily recognized.
The stems are usually much swollen and
gnarled. Often some of the side branches
near the ground appear to make a nor-
mal growth, giving the plant a very lop-
sided appearance. .\ closer look will
usually show that these stems are also
somewhat swollen and gnarled. A large
proportion of the stunted plants after-
ward turn yellow, the leaves becoming
thickened and brittle. When these yel-
lowed leaves are dead, a brown dust
may be seen on many of them, which flies
in puffs if one taps the dead leaf. This
seemed to point so strongly to a fungous
origin that, atter the manner of unscien-
tific people, I jumped at the conclusion
that all of the symptoms were but differ-
ent stages of a fungous disease.

Several times I have noticed that aster
plants growing in the shade seemed to
be exempt from this " disease." The few
plants scattered through the hardy bor-
der always made a slender but healthy
growth, even in years when it was hard
to find a normal growth of Br,inching
aster in a whole field of those grown in
the open. This year a planting in a
peach orchard escaped damage from this
trouble until quite late in the season.
Across a driveway were two lots of
asters separated by a dozen rows ot
sweet pens. Both pieces of asters were
nearly ruined, while the gaps in the rows
ol sweet peas were filled In with aster
plants which made a clean, healthy
growth to the end ot the season. This
year the early asters from plants started
inside, began to show the wilted tops.
This was getting serious. At the sug-
gestion of Professor Bailey a search was
made for plant bugs, which were found
in numbers and sent, with samples of
affected plants, to the Cornell University
Agricultural Experiment Station. No
clearly defined fungous or other disease
was found at the time; but the interest-
ing letter below was received from the
entomologist:

Dear Sin— Yours ot the Slet ult., and the
sarapleB of diseased aster plants are at hand.
I feel quUe sure that you are coprt-ct in attrl-
butlD); the trouble to the small bu«s wliioh
you 8en<l. This insect la known as the Tar-
nlslied Plant Bug {Lygtis prntenslK). It Is
one of the most coiiiraon of insects and can
be swept up in quantities In almost any field.

It sucks Its food, and in so doing, apparently
poisons the part, perhaps in a similar way
as does the mosquito when it bites. I have
seen the growing tips of young pem-h trees
blasted or killed by it; also the tips ol potato
Tines, dahliosandmanyotherplants. A year
or two ago our extensive dahlia experiment
here was nearly ruined by the bugs. They
blasted the blossom buds and even stunted
the whole plant. I. at one time, thought the
injury was done in laying their eggs, which
are almost invariably found near tlie affected
portion, but lastyearl iletermlntd definitely
that it was done when the insect feeds. The
decay or rotting ot the injured tips is doubt-
less due to the entrance ot germs after the bug
has got in its work. „,...,..

The insect is so common in grass fields that
even if one could kill all the specimens on
your asters I presume by ihe next day or two
as many more of the the bugs would come m
from surrounding Belds In some cas^s it is
prscti'-able to sweep the bugs off the pUuts
with an Insect net. This has been done suc-
cessfully in nursery stock. Where the Insect
is blighting to buds of young trees, asit often
does, a spravot kerosene emul-lon has check-
ed it. I hardly know what to suggest tor
you to try on your asters

M. V Slingerland.

Tarnished Plant Bug.

{Lys'HS pratensis.)

Enlarged four times.

Although Professor Slingerland has
said " it is one of the most common in-
sects," I have been unable to find a pic-
ture, or even a description of it, in the
"big books"— general works on ento-
mology—to which I have access. The
destructive and malodorous chinch bug
is the nearest relative I can find; but the
various squash bugs and stink bugs, not
to mention the bed bug, might be called
next ot kin. The whole lot are in bad
odor with tillers of the soil. Some mod-
ern Silas Wegg has said;

"The chinch bug ruins the farmer's grain ;

The bee bug spoils his honey ;
The bed bug fills his night with pa'n;

The humbug gets his money."

■ The tarnished plant bug is rather
active, taking flight readily when dis-
turbed. The general color effect is a dull,
vellowish brown. The accompanying
sketch was made from a cabinet speci-
men and shows the legs unduly promi-
nent. The overlapping front pair ot
wings is about all one ordinarily sees of
the insect, except its feelers. It travels
with the front part of the body— with its
conspicuous, wide-spread antennse — con-
siderably elevated. The effect is height-
ened bv the fact that the folded wings,
which" form a projecting roof for the
bodv, have the rear halt bent downward
at a" distinct angle, so that the tips are
nearly trailing.

Several growers about Rochester,
N. Y., reported serious damage by this
pest for the first time the past season.
Swarms of the same insect were on the
large celery fields at South Lima, N. Y.,
last Summer, ruining immense quantities
of early celery just as it was ready for
market. Probably the fact that there
were no rain storms of any account dur-
ing the Summer, in this region, allowed
these insects to multiply more than
would be possible in an ordinary season.
Geo. Arnold, Jr.

The American Carnation Society.

CARNATIONS REGISTERED.

By Philip Heilig, Franklin, Pa., the
following three varieties; Christmas
Rose, a rich cerise; flowers 3 to 31/2 inches
in diameter and 214 inches deep. Fra-
grant and slightly tringed; stem long
and strong. A strong, healthy grower,
not subject to rust, and flowers from De-
cember until October. J. E. Sibley, a
rich maroon; medium to large flower;
strong calyx and finely fringed. A free
bloomer, on long, slender, stiff stems.
Foliage narrow, a dark bluish green and
healthy; can be grown without support
and planted closely. Dorothy Forbes,
light pink, a shade darker than Day-
break; flower well built in the center,
round petals, very large and lasting and
with a good, strong calyx. A free con-
tinuous bloomer and a strong grower
with light green foliage.

By Thomas Capers, Wellesley Hills,
Mass.: Conquest, color white, a cross be-
tween Daybreak and Mrs. Fisher; very
large and double flowers, measuring 31/2
inches on an average; strongly fragrant,
handsome grower, extraordinarily pro-
fuse in bloom, never beiij^' off crop
throughout the season.

Premium list tor Buffalo meeting now
ready, if not a member of the society,
and you intend exiiibiting, send for it.
Alrert M. Herr, Secretary.

Lancaster, Pa.

Toledo, O.— O.E.Schmidt, who about
one year ago, established a greenhouse
business on East Broadway, recently
leased his plant to Mr. Charles Rode.

It is announced that Miss Beatrix
Jones, a society lady of New York, and
an ex-pupil of Professor Sargent, of Har-
vard, will be appointed landscape artist
in charge of the work on the grounds ot
the new cathedral of St. Peter and St.
Paul in Washington.

Among the Magazines.

Scribner's Magazine for January, which
begins the new year and volume, also
marks the opening of two ot its impor-
tant serial features for 1000. J. M.
Barries great novel, "Tommy and
(Jrizel," upon which he has been at work
for tour years, begins in this number.
Those who have read the completed
novel believe it to be the very best work
that .Mr. Barrie has yet produced, and at
the very head of modern fiction. Theo-
dore Roosevelt begins in this number
his monograph on "Oliver Cromwell,"
which is to be a feature ot the magazine
for six months. Governor Roosevelt's
activity in public affairs, combined with
his long historical study of the period,
has given him a practical grasp ot Crom-
well and his times that enables him to
vividly reproduce that exciting epoch
which had so much to do with the de-
velopment of liberty. The illuatra.ions
for the Cromwell serial areelaborate and
sumptuous, The magazine contains also
many other valuable features.

Among the 13 strong articles in the
January Forum are found the following;
"The Tariff a Live Issue," by Congress-
man Albert J. Hopkins; "German Art
of To-day," by Ferd. Avenarius; "New
Crimes and Penalties," by Hon. Samuel
J. Barrows, United States Commissioner
of the International Prison Commission;
"A Living Profit and a Living Wage,"
by Edward J. Smith; "Some Defects of
the Kindergarten in America," by G.
Stanley Hall, president of Clark Uni-
versity; "Does Colonization Pay?" by
O. P. .\ustin. Chief of the U. S. Bureau of
Statistics, and " Wagner's Personality,"
by Gustav Kobb^.

oBAeco Stems

"Good Strong Kind."

60CTS. PER 100 LBS.

BALES WEIGH 500 LBS. \

oBACco Dust

"THE BLACK STUFF."

Fine or Coarse to Your Order <

50 to 1000 lbs., 2 cents per pound. \

I H A. STOOTHOFFi CO , )

is4-ise w. 2Tth street, n. y. city,7

^■^u^-M^di ^ i>o(^i:s^%

Bcember :M. l»y».

The Plorists' Exchange.

i2dd

Montreal.

. <irower8' Christmas.

Tliis has been decidedly a growers'
hristmas. The high wholesale prices
harmed, coupled with the very poor
uality of the stock, caused no doubi by
he very dull weather that has prevailed
JT such a long time, made remunerative
etail prices entirely out of the (luestion.
"his applies very largely to cut flowers
mported from points in the United States
,nd Canada. In plants in which a large
lusiness was done, the averagein quality
vas a great deal higher, consequently
'ood prices could be obtained. But al-
'hough from reports at present received
he volume of trade was greater than
n past years, it is very doubtful if the
let receipts will be nearly as large as the
iverage. As regards quantity there was
I shortage in all lines. This was especi-
illy noticeable in plants, which were
;aken in many canes where cut flowers
ppere usually supplied. In point of popu-
aritv the azalea took the lead as usual,
oUowed probably by poinsettias, with
the Begonia incarnata in excellent de-
mand and large supply, despite the fact
that it is such an unsatisfactory house
plant. Good solanum plants were eagerly
taken up, as were also a few fine bou-
gaiuvilleas grown by Bennett. Chinese
primroses, single and in baskets, tied
with bows of ribbons, were greatly In
favor; so were the very few decent
cyclamens. Hyacinths in pots also sold,
while a fair business was done in palms,
ferns and dracipnas. .

In cut flowers, probably extra red, in
such varieties as .Jubilee and Crane, took
first call, although they were sadly de-
ficient in quantity, while balance of
trade was about evenly divided in other
lines with Koman hyacinths, reported
by some stores as dragging consider-
ably. Taper White uarciBsus being most
generally preferred by lovers of this class
of stock. In locally grown fiowering
plants, by far the most conspicuous out-
side of azaleas, were a lot of poinsettias
grown by P. McKenna & .Sons. These
were grown from Spring struck cuttings ;
they were 18 inches to 2 feet in height,
with fine foliage and well-colored bracts.
A large lot of solanum, grown by Bertie
Graves, were of extra quality, and added
much to the attractiveness of the various

A visit on Thursday disclosed nothing
novel in the way of decorations, all avail-
able space being filled with salable stock.
Undoubtedly the most attractive store
that evening was Wilshire Bros. The be-
fore mentioned poinsettias, practically
the whole of which this firm secured,
created a gorgeousness of coloring not
to be seen elsewhere. Pot covers, made
of crepe [laper, on cardboard, were very
largely used by this firm, dark red pre-
dominating. They are reported to have
been much appreciated by buyers. A lot
of dainty and artistic baskets filled with
smallfloweringplants.the pots and balls
of earth covered with green sphagnum,
with ribbons to match the flowers, in
several cases were away ahead of any-
thing seen here lately. Martin & Sons
were the leaders in white azaleas, of
which they had a very large supply and
of very good quality. The two green-
houses attached to Messrs. Harris &
Hopton's store contained, among a hne
general collection, an extra lot of Bego-
nia incarnata. Something else seen here,
while not perhaps so showy, but consid-
ered by this firm more lucrative, was a
lot of splendid lettuce, grown at their
late St. Paul establishment. At Camii-
bell's was noticed the cyclamen so sel-
dom seen in perfection in this locality.
Mr. Bain's draca-nas and palms could
not possliily be passed unnoticed by any
customer. Bennett had probably the
finest collection of azaleas, also a splen-
did lot of Nephrolepis, bostoniensis and
Pteris tremula, in r, to 10-inch pots and
pans. Girdwoods violets in pots were
something never seen elsewhere in this
city ; hie cut violets were also of extra
quality. ,. ^ ^., . .

Wholesale prices prevailing at ( hrist-
maswere: Beauty, $."0; tea roses, $15;
carnations, $^..50 to iiffi; violets, $2 to
S3; valley, .*:i.50 to ».^: Romans, f . ;
Paper Whites, $3 to $4. Very, very little
first-class stock was to be had.

Club. , „,

The Montreal Gardeners and Flo-
rists' Club wishes its many absent mem-
bers and friends a very Happy and Pros-
perous New Year.

After its 13 years of existence the club
has jnst suffered the loss by death of Its
second member, William Horner. While
never a large exhibitor, Mr. Horner was
an Indefatigable worker for theinterests
of the club, and was universally liked and
respected. "■

Toronto.

Association Meeting.

The annual meeting of the Toronto
fiardencrs and Florists' Association was
lield Tuesday last, many of the members
were too busy to attend; but nearly
thirty were present; President George
Vair presided. The secretary's report
showed that there were nearly sixty
members in good standing. The report
regarding the show demonstrated
that the expenses had been cut down
very much below those of any former
one. All accounts had been paid by the
treasurer, the prizes included, and there
is still about f 100 in hand. Votes of
thanks were passed to the retiring offi-
cers , to which they responded.

The society's cup was awarded to Mr.
Miller, of Miller & Sons, Bracondale, for
their seedling chrysanthemum Timothy
Eaton, exhibited at the late show.

The election of officers resulted as fol-
lows: President, Wm. Jay; first vice-
president, E.Grainger; second vice-presi-
dent, G. Pragnell {the two former are
commercial florists, and the latter a pri-
vate gardener). For secretary an effort
was made to get Mr. Robertson to act
again, but he declined, and Wm. Jay, Jr.,
was elected; E. Collins was re-elected
assistant secretary and George Mills re-
elected treasurer. Executive Committee
—John Chambers, W. Woods, W. Muston,
I. Goodier, A.Watkius, F. Brown and T.
Manton.

Reiord-IJreatiuK (liristmas Trade.

Christmas trade this year has pi oved
a record breaker, for while there were
uot so many cut flowers in sight, all the
boys report better busiuess than ever be-
fore. The only stock seen in the win-
dows on Monday noon were a few or-
chids aud some Roman hyacinths, and
these were mostly cleared up before
night. Last week we had more sunshine
than during the balance of the month,
and this helped the stock along. There
did not appear to be any " salted " stock
around. Violets were not plentiful, and
on Monday there were not enough to go
round; they retailed at 7.5c. and fl per
bunch. In roses Beauty were somewhat
scarce, and good ones retailed at $1.25
each. Most other roses were generally
a little weak-stemmed and cut close, but
they cleared out well. Carnations were
scarce and fair quality stock often re-
tailed at $1 per dozen. Freesia and val-
ley sold well. Callas were scarce, but
were not much missed.

In plants cyclamen were good and
plentllul, and went well. Azaleas were
(airly abundant, and when well in bloom
found ready buyers. Cyprlpediums were
plentiful, and some good cattleyas wert
seen in several places. Palms and nice
ferns sold very well; small ferns were
rather scarce. Primulas, begonias, ett.,
were not plentiful but were uot much
called for. There were but few made-up
baskets of flowers, but many nice boxes
of mixed flowers were sent out.

Holly, mistletoe and bouquet green
again sold in large quantities, and I
fancy more wreaths for decorating
graves in the various cemeteries were
used than ever before. Some English
holly was seen around, but it had not
carried well; it was well berried but
most of the leaves had turned black.

The weather was fine (or the plant
trade, and stock did not need much
wrapping. , , .

There was quite a good show of plants
in St. Lawrence Market on Saturday,
but the trade there was not good. The
old market is getting to be such a dirty,
cold place, the people will not come there
now, and retail business is very poor In
the Winter time. T. M.

Burlington, N. J.

Providence, R. I.

Best Business Vet.

Every florist seen reports the best
business ever done at this season of the
year. Christmas trade surpassed that
of former years in everything— plants,
flowers, greens and decorations of all
kinds. The smaller sized plants sold best,
azaleas lieing the choice in flowering
stock, whie large numbers of orange trees
aud ardisia plants were disposed of. The
weather was ideal for the florist, saving
him much time in the wrapping of plants
and enabling him to handle them with-
out injury from frost.

There were flowers in abundance. Vio-
lets, previously reported very scarce,
came in in good supply toward the end,
seUiug at $1.50 and $2 per 100, carna-
tions varying from $2 to $4; Bride,
Bridemsaid, Meteor and Golden bate
roses went at $12 to $24 per 100.
Beauty , 'which come here mostly from out-
of-tow"n'markets, are not always of the
best; but the price is on them just the
same, $il per dozen being asked tor only
fair quality. Harrisii lilies brought $2
per dozen, Romans and Paper Whites
about $2 per 100.

There was an increased number ot
cases of holly in tlie market this year-
such as it was. It is handled almost ex-
clusively by the commission dealers in
iiroduce and is found on sale at every
corner in the city. It can be bought at
almost any price, in some casts they
were glad to give it away.

News Jottings.

William Appleton has opened a
branch store on Westminster street: he
reports good business.

Geo Kelley had a handsome show of
azaleas, Begonia Gloire de Lorraine and
palms for Christmas at his greenhouse.

There was no special attempt at win-
dow decoration. O'Connor showed vio-
let hampers and baskets, and well-grown
palms etc. 'I homas Johnston had an
excellent showing of flowering plants,
araucarias, Boston fern, etc.; be also ap-
peared with a new delivery wagon— the
handsomest in town. , ... ,

Farquhar Macrae had a hue lot of
chrysanthemums in last week. Merry
Christmas for white, and the The Har-
riot, pink. There was a brisk demand
for them. , ^, t., • * ,

The annual meeting of the I'lorists
Club will be held January 11. The offic-
ers elected for the year 1900 are as fol-
lows: President, James Hockey; vice-
president, William Hill; treasurer, I'ar-
quhar Macrae; secretary, Alexander
Rennie. The meeting will be called at an
early hour In the evening, and at 8
o'clock adjourn to the Providence Ath-
letic Association, wliere the annual ban-
(juet will be served. It is hoped every
member will be present. M.

Cumi;erlani). Md.— Christmas trade
here was about the same as last year,
and generally satisfactory. A good spell
of sunny weather a week before devel-
oped a fine cut in roses and carnations,
which were most in demand. Prices
ranged from $2 to $3 for the former, and
.-jOc. to $1 for the latter. An unusual
amount of funeral work caused every-
thing to be used up close, except Ro-
mans, which nobody seemed to take to
very kindly. Larger palms were also
sought and some sold at satisfactory
prices. — F. X. M.

Christmas Trade.

Our fiorist sail report having had an
exceptionally good holiday trade. John
G Sholl says he has never had so great
a demand for cut flowers (mostly carna-
tions) and plants. Up to noon Christ-
mas Day he had sold over 7,000 carna-
tions and a large quantity of roses and
violets. He recently completed a new
two-story greenhouse, 150x31, and on
the second floor has some choice seedling
carnations.

I H Lukens has built up a large and
profitable trade. He is a successful
arower of freesia and lily of the valley.

Samuel Marks says that his holiday
trade In plants and carnations was the
best he has had for many years.

Lewis R. Hancock found a good de-
mand for carnations and violets.

Neils Nilson and Joseph Smith also re-
port a satisfactory business. «•

Tarrytown Horticultural Society.

This society held its first annual dinner
in the Vanderbilt Building, Tarrytown,
N. v., Thursday evening, December 28.
Previous to the dinner a short business
meeting was held and the following offi-
cers elected for the ensuing year: Presi-
dent, Wm. Turner; vice-president, W.
Stevenson; treasurer, E. W. Neubrand;
secretary, W. McCord. Executive Com-
mittee—F. Gibson, J. Fgan, Robert
Angus, J. Nicol, W. Connellon and L. A.
Martin.

The dinner was a splendid affair and
was thoroughly enjo.\ed by the 75 people
who participated. When cigars had been
reached Wm. Scott, as chairman, called
upon various members and friends for a
few words.

Short talks were made by Messrs. Tur-
ner, Stevenson, Neubrand, McCord, Judge
Andrews, Shaw, Withers, Fieldon, Don-
Ion and Odell. Songs were sung by
Messrs. White, Angus, Butterfield and
Marshall, and .Mr. Taft gave selections
on the violin and cornet. W. Scott re-
cited in the .Scotch dialect and created
much mirth.

WOBCESTEK, M.\SK.— Christmas trade
started early and continued strong until
noon of Monday ; even the rain of Sun-
day did not check the rush. The weather
was decidedly out of season, but did not
serve to impair trade and made deliver-
ing easy. One new store was established
during the vear to share the holiday
trade and H. A. Littlefleld. the proprie-
tor, reported a very heavy business, far
above his expectations. Fisher used
every available inch of space for palms
and flowering plants. Their trade was
50 per cent, better than last year, and
stock brought better prices. Violets and
carnations were scarce. The Fishers
grow everything except roses, and they
were compelled to buy teas to sell at f .j,
which is a heavy price in this city. At
Sargent's American Beauty sold at $12
a dozen. People wanted ribbons on
everything. Better prices were obtained
on carnations and roses. Violets went
early Green trade was heavy this year.
Fred.Madaus disposed of everything sal-
able; basket ferneries were popular, and
poinsettia was a heavy seller. Bradt and
Lange's Ensign were H. F. A.Langes
high-priced popular varieties of carna-
tions this year. Japanese goods— fern-
eries, especially in baskets found a ready
market; oranges, begonia Gloire de Lor-
raine, orchids, azaleas and lilies, with a
heavy plant trade in general. Total
business showed about 35 per cent, bet-
ter than last year. Roses and carnations
were In good crop, but demand was
creater. Violets were in short supp y
and brought $5 per 100. The trade In
general was far ahead of last year, and
further ahead than many expected.
Prices were high and the stock good,
generally. — I-, s. S.

Firms Who Are Building:.

NORRISTOW.N. Pa.— G. Henning has
greatly improved his greenhouses, and
added a new heating apparatus.

Cocoa. Fla.— A L. Hatch has his new
greenhouse about completed.

PouGHKEEPSiE, N. Y.- Edward H.
Brasch has completed a violet house,
175x20 feet.

Raleigh, N. C— J. L. O'Quinn & Co.
have just completed a new house and
office with an up-to-date show window.

Ellenvili.e, N. Y.— R.T.Cookingham,
formerly of Poughkeepsie, has just com-
pleted an even-span house (32 x 125 feet)
for violets. He began shipping good
blooms September 25, and has had a
satisfactory crop right along.

From the number of carnations worn
by Senators and Representatives, say s the
Washington Times. It is safe to say there
is lots of pOelry in both houses. And,
too, the florists of the city must rejoice
in the tendemy of tlie statesmen toward
flowers. Even some of the gentlemen
who would as soon think of resigning as
appearing at their homes with the little
flower on their coats, for fear of being
censured by bucidic constituents, now
are rarely .seen without the floral appen-
dage—the badge of dnlntinei-s and cor-
rect taste.

The Daily Tribune, of Tiffin, C, for De-
cember 20,'contains an excellent portrait
of Lewis Ullrich, florist, and a full descrip-
tion of his establishment.

POLYSTIGHUM WOLLASTONI ^tSS

Theflneet (utP'hrn for deslprns. also ferneries, etc..
lDciea8lnBevery>f'arIowortli;can be planted between
smllax; the dozen, good fronda. from 21 toSOln. lerpth.
market price.'tl 00; 100 young ptaots. size No. 1. f 4 (.0;
Bize Xo 3, »8.0". Sample box, by mall. c.Dta'nlne two
el?eB, i2plantB. *l 01'. (aeh wltb order, please. Cultural
direction on application.

ALBERT KNAPPER, Frankfort, Phila., Pa.

CLEMATIST
Mention tie FIorl«t«' Eichanrt whgn wrltlnt.

TUBEROSES^he Pearl

Size, 4 to 6 Inches circumference.

Per 1000, $6.50 Net.

Cash With Oedeb.

HULSEBOSGH BROS., Englewood, N. J.

Uentlon the Florists' Exchange when WTltlm.

1300

The F=i-orists* Exchange.

THE GRAND
NEW ROSE

LIBERTY

Orders Filled Strictly

Rotation.

PRICES ARE AS FOLI^OWS:

For April Delivery. The brightest crim-
son forcing rose in existence. An all year
around bloomer. Read record of cut of
one house containing 1035 plants for
season of 1898.

Grafted Plants, in •iii in.

1898 Cut.
SEPT. ..8479
OCT.. ..7036
NOV.. ..1683
DEC. ...4105
pots—

1899 Cut. 1899 Cut.

IAN 2570 MAY.. ..5620

FEB. ...3120 JUNE. ..4106

MARCH. .3008 JULY. .7688

APRIL. .5006 AUG....SI46

Own rooted Plants, in 'Jii in. pots— 50 plants SOcts.each.

1'2 Dlants 60ct». each. 100 plants '-^S ="• each. 1'2 plants 25'^J"' e""^!;-

•is onnls ::::;:: 50ct«. each. lOOO plants iOcts. each. I a3 plants bOcts. each.

ERNST G. ASMUS,_West Hqboken.JNLJ.

Clitcaifo, 111.

p30 plauts 50ct8. eacb.

lUO planis 40 CIS. each.

lUOU plants ...35 cts. eacb.

F. R. Plf^RMON CO.
Summit, M. J. Xarryto^vn* K. V.

FOR SPRING
TRADE.

HABDY BOSES

^^ORDERS NOW BOOKED FOR VARIETIES AND PRICES. ADDRESS

C. H. JOOSTEN, 85 Dey St., New York.

Mention th* FlortatB' Exchange when wrlUng.

CRIMSON RAMBLER

3 to 4 ft. strong, $16.00 per 100 ; 4 to 6 ft., extra strong, $18.00 per 100.

THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa.

Mention the FlorlgtP' Exchange when writing

HORTICULTURAL

avTr"."'."" AUCTIONEERS

Sales Every Tuesday and Friday

DUBING THE AUCTION SEASON.

CLEAKY &. CO.,

60 Vesey Street, - New York.

stantlon the Florlfrtji' TCrchangp whAn writing

ROSES=For Spring Blooming.

The proper sorts, ClothlMe Soupert, Geo'I Jacqueminot,
Coq. des Alps, La France. Coq. ties BlaDcbes. etc., tine
1 and a year fleld-grown plants, suitable for 5 In. pot, 5c.
CLEWATIW Viruiniann, flnfst An.erlcan
Climber, Bwcet-scenicd small white llower, 2 year,
strong, 3 cts. Lerxe-flon'ereil Cleinnlls, for
forcing, purple and white, fine plants, from 5 In. pota, at
I8c.; 2 year, field-grown plants, iSc ; lyear.fleld grown,
fine plants, at I2c. Packing free.

w. H. SALTER, Rochester, N Y.

Mention the Flortsta' Exchange when writing.

Give \Js
Liberty

This will be
the cry when the
plants are all
sold. . . .

ORDER AT ONCE. . . .

ROBT. SCOTT & SON,

Sharon Hill, Del. Co.. Pa.

ll«ntlon the Florists' exchange when writing.

D. & C. ROSES

arethecheapest because they arc the best. We have
In stock over 1000 varieties on (-wn roots, IncludlnR
nearly 200 New Roses not offered elsewhere, as well
as all the uld favoritles. at prices that mb ke It woi th
your while to send tie your list for quotations before
buytne elsewhere. All sizes fr'-m 2)r^ In. pots up.

Se-id for a copy of our New Guide to Roee Cul-
tare fO' l'*iC, a handeomtt book "i IH payes. lllua-
irated Willi hundreds of naif-tones and numerous
colored plates. It is really a work of art aiid free
for the "skicR.
TEEDIKQZE ft C01TABDCO..BoseQrow9r8,WestQrOTe,Fa.

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■ ROBT. CRAII k SON, S

s gOSES, PILIQS, GHOTONS, s

S ...CARNATIONS.. {{

■ .nd Novelties In Decorative Plants, ■
JS Market and 49th Stt., PHILADELPHIA, PA. ^

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3^ in. Bride, M. Van Houtte, at $4.00
per luu.

2H In. Bride and Blald, C. Soupert,
Vello-w Soupert, Mermosa, Mrs.
l»e Graw, vellow Rambler,
CrlniBon Rambler, and a general
line «)l K od Hobcb, in :i}^ in., at low prices

HOKEYSVCKLES, ^

HIBISCITS Cooperl, {. 2'/2ln- Pots.

MOOM VINE, wSite,t;uo, ) »''P«'-1«''

ASPARAGUS PlumosusandSpreUs
Herl. 2Vi in no 9, l.i.wj per 100. A. PIu-
mosus NaiiuH,«in. pots, at It's per lOO

31/a in. RUBRA BEGONIA, at $4 (lOa 100.

HARDV PINK, roolcd cuttinpB, 6 varie-
ties, $1.00 per iliii; $8.00 per lUOO. {^"Casll.

THE NATIONAL PLANT CO., Dayton, 0.

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Our Price List Is Ready.

H. F. LITTLEFIELD, Worcester, Mass

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EXTRA VALUE! LAST CHANCE* H.P.

Ro8eB.mlxed.2 year. fiOc. and 75c. a doz. Raniblers
and ^ allied H, 1*. XX. strong, $1.25 a doz. Hardy
' I>1 II ni 9. ptnk and white, large nowering stock plants,
■J5c. a doz. Dalilina. Agnew, Bruton. Nymphea,
75c. a doz ; Snowclad 5Uc. a doz. Cash, plea^e.

W. D. HISSING, Weslfield, N. J.

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SPECIAL NOTICE

The unprecedented demand
for the new and beautiful

ROSE LIBERTY

Has made it oecesaary for ub to announce all
stock for March delivery has been sold and
orders hereafter will be taken and filled in
their order of receipt, until further notice.
To be Bure of any or this 8t» ok for April and
May delivery it will be necessary to order early.
One quarter ot the stock is controlled by us
and no one has authority to sell in the New
England States except by our permission.
Prices are as follows: Best stock grown.
Own rooted Plants, 2y^ In. pots.

12 plants 60 cte. eacb.

25 " 50

50 '* 30

100 " 36

ILOO " 20

Grafted Plants, 2i^ in. pots.

13 plants 75 cts. eacb.

25 " 60

60 " 50

liiO " 4')

lOOU " 35

EDMUND M.WOODJGO.,Natick,Mass.

Near BOSTON.
M«ntion lb* Florlata' Exebanr* wh«D writing

Rooled Cuttings

Now Ready
To Ship.

strong

and Clean.

Per doz. Per 100

0. M. CRANE, scarlet $0.75 S6.uii

QLACIER, white 60 4.10

OOMEZ, red 65 6.00

MELBA, light pink 60 4.00

AnEKlCA, searlet 80 4.00

HAUD ADAHS 60 4 00

EriPRESS, (lark red 20 1.60

nORELLO. scarlet red 20 160

DAYBREAK, shell pink 21 1.60

TRIUMPH, pink 20 160

ARQYLE, dark pink, fine 26 2 00

NE'WT GERAISIITM, He Roo Mlt-
tlnjt, $1 2 11. r d z.: Jio.lili per nn.

NEW GERANIVKI, Double Snovr-

drop, $1 •>■■ per doz.; tl" l h per no.
NEW VEl,EOW BABV PRIM.
ROSE, $1 20 per doz.; $10.00 per lou.

THE MORRIS FLORAL CO.. Morris. III.

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HARDY PINKS

Kooted Cuttings. Now Ready. Ssorteae foUowe: Her
Majesty, giant white; Alba Flmbrlata. white, fringed;
Brunette, pink, with maroon markings; Earl of Carlisle,
variegated, maroon, rose and white; Juliette, cherry-
red, varlegattd pink and white: Gertrude, white, maroon
markings; Laura Wllmer, pink with darker sliadlnge,
fringed; May. beautiful fleeh-pink. very fragrant,
$1-Uiper 100. postpaid; $8.00 per lOlH). by expreaa Large;
fleld-grown cluropB, f S.OU a 100. Satisfaction guaranteed.

A. B. DAVIS & SON, Purcellville, Va.

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CARNATION CUTTlNfiS

Orders now booked for all fancy vari-
eties. All cuttings guaranteed A 1.

CHICAQO CARNATION CO.,

Greenhouses and Address, JOLIET, ILLS.

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ROOTED CUTTINGS

OF CARNATIONS.

Both new and old varieties at lowest prices
for good stock. Special rates on orders booked
for future delivery. Satisfaction or money
refunded.

pen A DlPVUm H80 Van Dyke Avenue,
UtU. A. nAuRnAIH, UETKOIT, MICH.

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AMERICA

95 per lOOi S40 per 1000.

Rooted Cuttings, Spring delivery. Place
your order at once and get early struck cut-
tings. Also a full list of Commercial varieties
of Carnations.

WM. MURPHY.
5ta. P., Cincinnati, O. Carnation Specialist.
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CARNATION CUTTINGS

Ready to ship now, fruaranteed well rooted
or money refunded. "Old Chestnut. " but we
say expiess man must allow purchaper lo
examine cuttings before acceptinpand if not
pflti-iftictory take the Sfl me back Per iro Per 1000

VVliite Cloud, Mrs. Joost t2 .W »20 CO

Itlelba 4 0 30 00

nirn. Brndt 3 00 25 CO

Victor 2 50 20 00

Mayor Pintree 1 00 7 50

DaFbreali 1 25 10 00

Scott 7 00

Cash with order.

CARL E TAUBE. Trenton, N. J.

MERCER FLORAL. CO.

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iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiim

Ethel Crocker.!

3 Absolutely the best pink carnation ^
I ever offered the trade. Grown equally E
= successfully by Messrs. Hill, Craig, and E
myself. You arenot buyingiton avent- E
ure, but knowing ttiat it is not a success E
in one soil and a failure in another. E

In color,size, fragrance and stem it is W
just what the "storemen" want. E

In habit, conetituttou and freedom of p
bK.om, it is just what the grower wants,
never out oi crop from Sept. to July,
more flowers to the square foot than any
other known variety, and practically
no seconds. With 18.000 stock plants to
work from there is no danger of over-
propagation, and you are not asked to
wait until planting out time for your
cuttings, but can have them whenever
wanted. Orders intrusted to me will
have my personal attention, both in the
selection of the cuttings and the flMing p
of the order. Price, per 100. »10; =
35, «i3 50; 1000. S75.O0; S50.:«ilS 75. E
HBRR'S PANSlESat#4 per 1000 E
now, and a regular assrvtment of car- E
nations in a list ready jan. Ist. ^

ILBERT «. HERR, Lancastar. Pa. |
iniiifiiiiniiTiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiifiiifiiniiiiiiiiifiTifiiiiiininiiniirr;

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CARNATIONS

ROOTED ...
CUTTINGS

Per 100 Per lOno

W.H.Crane »5 00 S40 00

Mrs. Bradt 3 00 26 00

White CIoDd 2 50 20 00

Frances Joost 2 50 20 00

Triumph 2 BO 20 00

ETsnston 2 50 20 OO

Jnbll,.e 2 00 16 00

tiuld Nngget 2 UO 15 00

Mrs. McUuroey 200 1500

FloraHill 1 25 10 OO

Per 100 Per inoo

Daybreali »! 25 SIO 00

Argyle 1 25 10 00

Armazindy 125 10 00

lizzie MoGowan 100 7 50

Evel.na 100 7 50

Mayor Pingrree 1 00 7 50

PHinted Lady 1 00 7 SO

•W. Scott 1 00 7 50

Tidal Wave 100 7 50

Morella 1 00 7 50

Stock to be flrst-clasB and to
be Bold under the conditions
that they shall be returned
jf not satisfactory. Address

PETER BEIHBEEr-r Blicap, III.

ll«otloa tb* Florists* Bxehanire whsn wrltlnr

ROOTED CUTTINGS

CARNATIONS.

Per 100 Per 1000

W. H. Crane $.5 00 $10 00

Mrs. Bradt 3 00 2.5 00

White Cloud 2 50 20 00

Frances Joost 2 50 20 00

Triumph 2 50 10 00

Evanston 2 50 20 00

Jubilee 2 00 15 00

Gold NuKget 2 00 15 00

Mrs. McBurney 2 00 15 00

FloraHill 125 10 00

Daybreak $125

Argyle 1 25

Armazindy 125

Lizzie McGowan 1 00

Evelena 1 00

Mayor Pin gree 100

Painted Lady 1 00

W. Scott 1 00

Tidal Wave 1 00

Morella 1 00

Per 100 PerlOOO

ROSES.

PerlflO PerlOOO

American Beauty *3 00 $25 00

Kaiserin 2 00 17 50

La France 2 00 17 50

Perle 1 50 12 50

Per 100

Meteor $1 50

Bride 1 50

Bridesmaid 1 50

$10 00
10 00
10 00
7 50
7 50
7 SO
7 50
7 50
7 50
7 50

PerlOOO

$12 50

12 50

12 50

Stock to be first class and to be sold under the conditions that they shall be returned
if not satisfactory. Address

GEORGE REINBERG,

Mention this paper.

51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL.

lecember :ui, 1899.

The F-lorists' Exohknge.

1301

jr. «. • „ We are head-

SirnailOnS. quarters for all
1^"*""^*""^* Sew and standard
■arieties. If you want anything write us. All
Dformatlon cheerfully given. Field-grown
ilants are sold.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

stock plants of the leadinit and standard
iorts. Write tor prices.
H. -^VEBEH & SO PIS, oafeland, Md.

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1 CARNATIONS I

F. DORNER & SONS CO., 5

LA FAYETTE, IND. "

JHRYSANTHEMUMS

tfentlon the Fli.rlata' Eichangt* wben writing.

STOCK PLANTS.

Yellow Queen. Helen
Bloodgood, Jerome
Jones White Ivi.rv, (ioldea Wedding. Mrs. Robin-
son, ISunnaflon, Geo. Kolb, Merry Monarch, Lager,
12 for 50 cts ; HO for 14.00.

k'lnca.Qtld clumps. H-OO; R C, $1 00 per 100.

[lydvaugeaOtakHa. 2>^ In. pots, $4 OOper 100; large
field plants, for lO and 12 In. pots, $2.2d per doz.

Hex BeeoniaH. line mixed. 3 in. I'ots, $4.liO per 100;
rooted cuttings. $1.50 per l(>0-

^Keratnni, dwarf or tall, 2 In. pots, $2.00 per 100.

U8H. i. H. DANN &, SON. Westfield, N.Y.

visntton th* IHorlet*' Exchanire wb**!! wrttinii.

Chrysanthemums

STOCK PLANTS.

Mrs. Perrlne, The Queen, Eugene Dallledouze,
Relmers. Modesto. Merry Monarch. GoldeD
Wedding. Sunderbruch, Marlon UendereuD,
Mrs. H. Robinson, Beigniann. Glory ot the
PaclOc, Murdock. Miss M. .Tohnson. Major
Bonnaffon. *5 00 per 100. Cash.

Mixed of above, $3.00 per lOO.

H. REED,706S 20th$t., Birmingham, Ala.

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PANSIES

Fine Plants, Larire Flowering Strain,
50c. per 100 ; «2.50 per 1000.

PANSY SEED, gI'L';';?'„x"."^^

CASH, PLEASE.

JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio.

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Pansies Worth Raising

Good Plants, W.OO per 1000; 12.50 per 500.
extra UariceXraiisplaiiteaPlaiils
In bloom, as guud as in spring,

$2,60 per 100.
WV. O. B. Express here. Cash with order.
C. SOLTAU & CO., 199 Grant Ave., Jersey City, N. J

Mention th. FlorLtn' TgTehftng. when wrttlpg.

Have no
Equal.

Comprising the cream of all the Leading Strains,
Large, stocky plants, 50 cents per lOO; »3.00 per lOOO;
lU.WW for *25.00. , , ^ ,

n A I C I C C (BelUs), strong plants of the largest
UHlOlCd double varieties, Longfellow and Snow-
ball. 50 cents per 100; tS.OO per 1000
UIPMnM£.TTC Allen's I>efl nee, floe plants,
miUnUnC I I C, 5.1c. per 1011; $3 611 per 1000.

J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa.

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'S

PANSIES

Roemer's Superb Prize Pansiee.

This Improved strain all the leading novelties
included ; strong bushy plants ready now ;
60 cts. per lUO, by mall ; $2.00 per 600, by ex-
press: $4.00 per 1000; $7.00 per 2000; $10.00 per
3000 ; $16.00 per 6000.

Large Plants, transplanted, in bud and
bloom, »1.00 per lOO. Cash with order

PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa.

Grower ot extra fine Pansies.

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The Jennines Strain. 200,000 fine, stocky
plants, from cold frames, varieties the finest, many are
curled and fringed. 100 plants by mall. 60 cts; 1000
plants hy express. $3 50 ; large plants In bud, by exprf-ps
|5al000; extra ttnc Pansy blooms, by mall. 50c. a 100_

Panny Seed of above, $1.00 per pkt.; $5.00 per oz.
Separate colors In plants or seed If wanted.

Choice Mixed (Jin diohiH, all colore, SOcts. per
100. Extra large Scarlet Amaryllis Bulbs,
$6.00 per 100 ; medium size. $3.00 per 100.

Samples sent for 10 cts. Cash with order.

. B. JENNINGS,'"f5l!"8ontliport, Ciii.

1 Grower of Thk Finest Pansiks.

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'MUMS THAT PAY TO GROW.

stock plants ot Merry Monarch, Montmort,
Ivory, H. Kobinson, Bonnaffon and Indiana,
at 6110. per d. z. Merry Christmas, best late
white, 10c. each. Plants in 2% in. pots of Mon-
arch and Montmort, at $2.00 per 100.

Mrs. Klslier carnations, from soil,
$1,611 per lui.

Cut Smllax, ane strings, 20c. a string.

Cailipleise. WM. KEIR, Pikesville, Md

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GERANIUMS

A fine assortment, 2 Inch plants, $2.50 per 100.

IVY GERANIUM, ^^^fX."'"":

Coleus, Ageratura, Etc., *' V"

A. J. BALDWIN, Newark, Ohio.

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PRIMROSES 3TrT.S

"^^"~~^^"~^~"^^^~"^^~ Per 100

Chinese, from 2 Inch pots $1.50

Chinese, from flats, tS.OO per lOOO 1.00

Forget-me-not, "Victoria, 2 Inch pots 2.00

Forget-me-not. Large Clumps, ready for
benching for Winter bloom 4.00

ORANQE FLORAL CO.,

E. FRYER, Mgr. 'WEST ORANGE, N. J.

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Per 100 Per 1000

Mme. Sallerol Gernniums $125 JIO.OO

Allernnntheras. P MajorandA.Nana .60 500

Affprntuni. bine and white 60 5.00

""«;■!?' ' rrlncess Pauline 75 600

Giant Swept AlyNBUni 60 500

Heliotropes, 12 varieties l.OO 9.00

Salvia SplenilenM and Bedman — 1.00 900

Feverfew, Little Gem LOO 9.00

Doul>le Petunias L85

CuphEca 100

By the 100 sent by mall, by the 1000 hy express.
Cash with order.

C. A. HARRIS & CO., Delanson, N.Y.

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ORCHIDS

We are headciuarters in the United States
tor established and imported Orchids. Our
new price list will be ready Jan. 1, 1900.
Cherry Wood Basliets, Fresh Moss and Peat.

LAGER & HURRELL,

Correspondeno.^^^ SUMMIT, N. J.

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CiiiernrinH. healthy and strong, m In.... K'O, »1 60

I'rinironeB, Inbudandflower. 3 1n _ 2.50

Agerntuni, Princess Pauline, 2 In 150

Rooted Cuttings .50

Gernnlums, mixed, 2H In " 2™

ColeiiN, mixed 2^ In -00

CarnnllonH, Flora Hill, Scott. McGowan,
Portia, Kose Queen, etc. ; rooted cuttings ^^

for early bloom L**

RICHARi) INSALL, West Moorestown, N.J.

Lock Box .511. Near Philadelphia.
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300.000 VERBEN4S

60 finest named varieties. Including onr new

MAMMOTH WHITE MKS. McKlNLEY.

The finest white Verbena grown.
Perfectly healitiy. Kree from rust

Rooted cuttings, 60 cts. per 100; »5 OO per 1000.

Plants, t2 50 per 100; f20.00 per 1000.

Our list Is the choice from millions of seedlings

Send for Circular.

J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa

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KULfJS Pnocess 01 wales

strong plants, $2.00 per 100.
Samples, 10 cts.

EVENDEN BROS., Wllliamsport, Pa.

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FOR CHRISTMAS
TRADE.

Per 100

Cyclamen, 4 colors, 21/2 in. pots $5 00

AsparaKnsSpren8;erl,2y3in.pots,

extra strong *• 00

Asparagus Sprengeri, 3 in. pots,

very large ** 00

rrimroses, (Chinese), 3 In.pota 5 00

" " 6 in. pans, $3.(» per dnz.

" (Obconica Grandiflora and Hj-bri-
dum), same size and price as Chinese
Primroses. All in bud and bloom.

NATHAN SMITH &. SON, Adrian, Mich.

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CHOICE STOCK

3000 PRIMROSES

GERANIUMS- Per 100

Mrs. Parker, Double Plnls,
Silver Leaf ii-^

Silver Leaf, Kose Scented I.6II

Mme.Salleroi 1-26

Deuble New Lite, R. C. . . 4.00

Mrs. Pollock, Happy Thought,
$3.00 per 100.

Bronze $1.60 per 100.

Mars. Freak of Nature, $3al00.

Assorted (common), rl.60 a 100.

Best varieties. $3.(i0 per lOO.

Mme. Bruant, $2.60 per 100.

Mixed, $1.26 a ICO; $12.00 a 1100.

2M in., $2.00 per lOO

n.c5C>a?Eii> oTJTrrT3>a"Gvs.

Per ICO Alternantheraa, red and_:ye|
Manettia Blcolor $2.00

VInca 'SO

Salvia L26

Heliotrope.

1.25

Begonia Erfordll "J.OO

Begonia, Kex 2.00

Begonia Inc. GIgantoa 2.00

Impatlens Sultan! 2.0O

Forget-Me-Not (Winter
Flowering) 2.00

Alternantheraa, red and yel-
low. Summer struck, $1 a 100 ;
$9 00 per 1000.
Let us book your order now.tor the BEST LAXE WHITE 'MUM for florists'
use, rooted cuttings, $3.00 per 100.

low, 60c. per lOO ; $5 per 1000.
Tradescantla Tricolor,

$2.00 per 100.
Fachslas, assorted, $1.50 a 100.

Sun Bay, variegated red,

white and green, $4.ilO a lliO.

Trailing Queen. $1 60 a 100.
I.emon Verbena, $1.50 a 100.

COI^EUS—

Fancy and large leaf |1.00

Separate colors 80

Mixed OO

GE11AKHJM9- Per 100

Mrs. Parker $6-00

Happy Thought, SVa in. . . 4.00

Silver Leaf . 21/2 in 4.00

Mrs. Pollock, 2H in., 4.00

Forget-Me-Not (Winter

Flowering) 3^ in 4.00

Mignonette, 2 in Z-tO

Primrose, in bud, 2^ in. 3.00

Primula Obconica, 2 in.,

$2 a 100; in flats, $1.50 a 100.

Terms, Cash ,
orC.O. D.

BEGOJ«IA8- ^^^^^

Bex, assorted, 2^ in $4.00

" named o-OO

IncarnataGigantea.4in.,

ready for 6 in lo.oo

Incarnata GIgantea, 2H

in., ready for 4 in., $4 to 6.00
Double White Stock, 3

in ''■""

tEMON VERBENAS.

$3.00, $4.00 and 6.00

Per 100
Hydrangea, pink, 3 in . . . $6.00

Anthericum, 3 in 6.00

Dracaena Indivlsa, in

flats BOO

Vlnca,31n 6.00

Manettia Blcolor, 2>^ in. 4.00
Fragrant Calla, 2H inch,

1,50 per doz.
Fragrant Calla, 4 inch, $3.00

per doz.

CREENE&UNDERHIULfWatertown,

W..UO. t*. inor1.t.- mxmhuun wh«, wntin,

N.Y.

• I vrntiiUTIirni Bed and Yellow. Rooted

ALTERHANTHERl cuttmgs, m. ^o.-. im.t^.

SEI, AGINEL1>A DENTICUI.ATA, extra fine,

2 Inch, per 100, 12.00.
E. I. RAWLINCS, Quakertown, Pa.

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A FEW GOOD THINGS
YOU WANT.

Extra fine 3 in. Chinese Primrose in bud
and bloom, $4.00 per 100 ■*« P??'»S"?„„SP"°-
eeri and Plumosus, 3 in , $8 00 per 100. Rex
Begonia, 3 in., mixed $4.00 per lia Marguer-
ite Daisy, large flowering white. 2 in., $3 00 per
100 Nephrolepia Cordata Compacta, iH m ,
$4 00 per 100 Kentla Belmoreana and For-
Bteriana, 4 in., nice plants, 40c. each.

Geraniums, double gran ,S. A. Nutt, Mrs. E.
G Hill, and Bonnatt, nice2in. stock,$8 per UO.
Brnanti, single Grant and La Favorite, - in.,
4" "W D6r 100

Orders taken for February delivery for
Booted Cuttings of Carnations, Sc tt, Mc-
Gowan, Mrs. Fisher, Portia and Alaska, 76c.
per 100 ; $6.00 per 1000. Cash with order.
OEO. M. EMMAKB, Newton, N. J.
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DOUBLE PETUNIAS. "''Ml^.r'-

I bave the finest and largest collection In the
country, an ImmenBeBtock, andean fill all orders

""KoleS'cut.lngH. by mall, |,.25 per 100.
Grnndiflorn, single, 11) vara., t:l.25 per 100.
" I saw the bloom ot Mr. Hughes' petunias, both
double and single, and they are very fine.

HENBY F. MlOHELL.

Ivy Geranium, 12 vars *!Sl"";,"'"

Heliotrope. 16 vara...... LOO

A geratnm. Princess Pauline 1.00 ^^

Marn Gernninm - gj „

Gaznnia. spicndens •.■•■••,•••■

Cyclnnieu Gignnteum, * <=<"<"»■, „ „

4 In pots 4.00

Chinese Primrose, S In., 6 colors 3.00 •;

nracH-na Indivisa. 2 In. pots 2.00 _^

CophCR. Segar Plant . .'5

Ageratum, White and Blue 1i

Cash with order, please.

GEORGE J HUGHES, Berlin, N. J.

GERANIUMS

Richard Brett, Beaute Poltevlne,
Mrs. B. G. Hill, Wonder, Ruy Blass,
Marguerite De Layers, Mme.
Bruant, $'20.1:0 per 1000; 2J4 in. Pots of
the same, $30.00 per 1000 ; $3.25 per 100.
S A. Nutt, La Favorite, Jas. Garr,
Double Grant, and several other
good bedders, $16 per 1000; 2H in. pots,
i'32.00 per 1000; $2.50 per lUO. Kose
Geraniums, $3 00 per l(iO. Skeleton
Rose, $2.00 per 100.

COLEUS, Crimson Verschaffeltii and (3ol-
den Queen, $7.00 per 1000. 75 cts. per 100;
2 in. pots, $1.60 per 100. Coleus in variety,
$5.00 per 1000, 60 cts. per 100 ; 2 in. pots,
$1.25 per 100.

AGERATUM, Blue and White,75c. per 100;
Princess Pauline, $1.00 per 100.

GIAKiT AI^YSSUM, $1.00 per 100.

8AI,VIA,Spl"nden8and Bedman. $L25al00.

HEt-IOTROrE, 6 vars., named. $1 a 100.

CUPHEA (Cigar Plant), $1.00 per 100.

FUCHSIAS, $L60 per 100; 2^ in. pots,
$3 00 per 100.
The above are rooted cuttings, except when

noted. Cash must accompany all orders.

J. E.FELTHOUSEN. Schenectady, N.Y.

.. ., .k- i^)....tar.' R'Tf.hnn,.,. w?hon writing

Mention the FlorlBts' Kifhange when wrlllnf

Unequaled
Varieties

Vigorous
Stock.

100

Best Mammoths, .tr™| Pot^!fi|n«;;; «;» '55:55

1000
$25.00

Older

strong pot plants.

100
2.50

20 OU

ROOTED GERANIUM CUTTINGS

Double and single, best variety, $2.00 per lOO;
* Stro£gVM"plant8, $3.00 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

SPECIAL SALE

For the Holiday Trade.

CYCLAMEN Perslcom Splendena Glgan-
tenmT flnist strain In the worlJ. well growri plants
In hnd and bloom, out of 4 In. pots, $1.50 per doz. ; $12.00
per 100. , . ,,

CHINESE PRIMROSES, fllMd 'ollage,
finest market varieties, from ?«l''iP?»' fj-^J."^,™'
from 3 In. pots, very fine. In bud, $1.00 per 100; from
J In not« strong well-grown plants, seven colors. In-
Jl'udlSg ioubifwJlte.Ted. aSd Single Blue, In bud
and bloom, 11.00 per doz. ; I8.0O per 100.

CINEKARIAS Hyb Max. GrundlBora,
from flats, transplanted, $1.75 per luo.

NOW READY — Cyclamen P. S. Gignn-
teum. In 4 true colors, transplanted from flats, $2.50
per 100 ; »'20.00 per 1000.

All the above warranted A No 1 Stock.

PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa.

Mention ihe Floristj' Exchange when writing

STRONG,
FIELD-
GROWN

CARNATIONS

HEALTHY
STOCK

Flora Hill, Armazlndy, price, $5.00 per 100,

John Young, New York, price, »5.00 per lOO.
C. A. Dana McGowan Alaska

Price, $4.00 per 100.

CYCLAMEN filGANTEUM.

From 3 inch pots. In bad. 8S.00 per 100
.. 3^ "' " 10.00

MISCELLANEOUS.

A n t h em I B, Double Golden Marguerite . $2.00

Ageratum, blue and white 1-00

" Princess Pauline 1.50

Coleus, all leading sorts LOO

Fuch sins, double and single 2.WI

Feverfew •.•••■, }°"

Heliotrope, light and dark 1;»

Impatlens Snltani fy"

Moon Vines, true......^.. -""

Salvias. Splendens and Bedman 1.25

TRADE LIST ON APPLICATION.

WOOD BROS., Fishkill, N. Y.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

$8 00

8.00
15.00
12.00
10.00

15.00
10.00

THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Box 936 . PAINESVII.I.E, OHIO

FRUIT AND ORHAMEHTAL TREES, SHRUBS, ROSES, BULBS, ETC

4« v"" 44 0,.enho„.e.. 1000 Acre.. C.rre.pondence e.llclted. C.alo. Free.

Mention the FlortsU' Bxctaange when wrlUng.

^

1302

J. K. ALLEN,

WboIcBale CommlBslon Dealer In

CUT FLOWERS

57 W. 'iSth Street. New York.

Orders by mall or telepraph nromjptly attended to.
Telephone, i67 WaateoD Square.

Fln3 ROSE$ and CARNATIONS, Specialties.

W. S. ALLEN,

17 West 28th St., New York.

Correspondence Solicited.

BLAUVELT & 6UTTMAN,

36 W. 27th St., NEW VORK.

Wesals him Florists

ConBlgnmentA of flrst-claaa stock BOUcIted.

Orders by mail or telegraph receive tbe beet of

sttentloD. 17" Thone 1290 Madison Sq.

CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE

404-412 E. 34fh St., N Y., near Ferry.
Open eyery Morning at 6 o'clock a. m. for the

Sale of Cut Flowers.

This Is not a commlselon hooee ; the market

conelsts of Individual stands.

Wall Space for Advertising Purposes to Rent.

J. DONALDSON, SECRETARY.

MICHAEL A. HART,

Wholesale & Commission Florist,

44 W. 29th St., New York.

Telephone, 325 Madison Sq.

All kind* of Roses, Violets and CamatlonB a

Specialty.

ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.

JULIUS LANG,

Wholesale Florist

63 TTEST 30tll ST.

- Ooulrnmenta Solicited.

NEW TOMR.

FRANK MILLANG,

Wholesale Commission Dealer In

CUT FLOWERS

408 E. 34th SL, NEW YORK CITY.

Cut Flower Bxcbange.

Telephone Call, '.i99 ItladUon t^qaare.

MOORE, HENTZ& NASH,

WHOLESALE

Commission Florists,

JiOcated to Salesroom of the
New York Cat Flower Co.

II9-I3I W. 33d St., New York. '""

Telephone 7S8 18th 8t.

THE NEW YORK GUT FLOWER GO.

110-121 West 33d Street,

112-114 West 24th Street.

TiUpkoti 733-lStb. NEW YORK.

CONSiaNMENTS SOLICITED.

Special Attention Given to Shipping Orderi

Carnations

Roees

John I. Raynor,

49 West aSth St. ,

°!«S .\Iadllon Square. NeW YOfk.
Violet* Valley

Mention the Florlata' Bxchanre wbea wrltlnx-

Xhb F^l-orists' Exchange.
HEADQUARTERS FOR NOVELTIES

Beantles, Bleteors, Brides and Bridesmaids are tlie leaders.

Tbe lilKliest
grade of ...

al-vrays on
band . . .

JAMES McM ANUS, rsomSiiSiSllnar.. 50 W. SOth St., NEW YORK.
"Always Ready to Receive Fine Stock."

VIOLETS "■ "■ ^"i^ i MtK, Carnations
ROSES Wholesale Florist, ORCHIDS

30 West 29th 5t., New York.

WALTER F. SHERIDAN,

Wholesale Commission Dealer in OUT 1^ LOWERS

39 W. 28th STREET, NEW YORK.

ReceMng Extra Quality AM. BEAUTIES and all other varieties of Roses.
TELEPHONE 902 MADISON SQUARE. ^ ' "M ' Tl'^r""

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

Nanei ud VarletiM

A. BBAtTTT , fancy —speolftl. . .

'* extra

No. 1

" Culls* ordinary..

Bride

Bridesmaid

Hoste

2S Jacqueminot

J{ K. A. Victoria

e La France

Mermet...

Meteor

Mrs. PlerpODt Morgan. . .

Niphetos

Papa Oontier

Perle

I. Souv. deWootton

ORCHIDS— Cattleyas

Cypripediums

Dendroblum formosum...

" others

f Inf'r grades, all colors...

M (White

c Standard I Pink

.2 VARUtnuBl Red

■2 (Tel.&Var...

g •Fancy— / White

5; (The highest ) g'°^

CS standard far) I Yel.&Tar. . .

L Novelties

Adiantuh

asparaoub

Callas

Chrysanthemums, or'ilnary
Chhysanthemumb, fancy....

Hyacinths

Lilies

Lily of the Valley

Mignonette— ordinary

'* fancy

Narcissus

HUILAZ

Violets

Violets, special

New York
Dec. 29 1899

75 00
5U.00
20.00
6.00
3.00
2.0)

8.00
4.00

6.00
2.00

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to 76.00

to 4U.01I

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50.00 I

1.00
1 60
I 60
1 60
1.60
4.00
4.00
4.00
4.00
4.00
.36
36.00
10.00

.60
10.00
1.60
3.00
8.00

.60
8.00
1.(0
1.26

1 60

2 6

3.(11
4.00

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8.00
8.0
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Botton

Dec. 28 1899

Phlindelphia

Dec. 28 1899

.00 to 75
.00 to 4ll
.50 to 20

.00 to in,

.00 to 20
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4.0(1

Baltimore

Dec 27 1«99

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75 (Ki
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16.0(1

2.5.(10
1.61

Buffalo

D c 28 1W9

80.00
5J.01I
20.00
1(1. UO
6.00
6.00

5.00

8.00

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6.00
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6.00

12;66

1,00
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4.00
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8.00
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For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see oar Oorreapondenoe Oolumna.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Frloes quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

Asparagus Plumosus

Clirysanthemums

Mignonette

Brides

'Maids

American Beauties

WELCH BROS.

PROPRIETORS

GITY HALL GUT FLOWER MARKET,

1 5 PROVINCE ST. - 9 CHAPMAN PL.

Kaiserins

Meteors

Carnots

Violets

Valley

Carnations

Can f urnlBh at short notice. Prices according to quality of goods. Long Distance Telephone, 2161 and ZTil.

SAIVIUEL S. PEIMNOCK,

^V^liolessLle Florist

UNTIL FURXHER NOTICE

This Establislittietit -will be Open from 6 a. m. to ii p. m.

JL.li^. BE,A.TTT1ES aiiia. "V.A.XjIjE"2" Omx Specialties.
1612-14-16-18 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

We have a Boe
grade of every-
thing ia market
at present.

Send us a Trial
Order and we
willdoIcK; reel.

EDW. C. HORAN,

47 West 28th Street,

'""LTM'idl.on sq. NEW VORK.

CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE.

Receiving Dally

Fine

PRES. CARNOT

KAISERINS,

METEORS,

BEAUTIES,

Etc.

All Business is Runnlne to Specialties

GEORGE SALTFORD

Makes a Specialty of

At 50 West 29lh St., New York.

Send Tour ronslguraeiits. Tel 13P4 Madison Sq

F&AJfX H. Tbabmdlt. Ch^blbs Schenok.

TRAENDLY & SCHENCK,

Wholesale Florists,

33 W. 28tli St. and CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE,

NEW YORK.

Telephone, 270 Madison Sq.

^'Consignments Solicited.

JOHN YOUNG,

Wholesale Florist

Bl WEST 28th ST.,

NEW YORK.
CYCA8 PALM LEAVES Alway. on Hand.

THOMAS YOUNG, Jr.,
Wholesale Florist,

43 West aSth Street,

NEW YORK.

YOUNG & NUGENT,

Wholesale Florists,

SUPERB VIOLETS,

Orcblds. Koses. CarnatloDs

42 W. 28t'i St., New York City.

Telephone 2065 Madison Sq.

Opeu to receive Con>iKniiieiiC8 of
CHOICE FLOWERS at any time.

ALFRED B. LANGJAHR,

Cut Flowers at Wholesale,

19 Boerum Place, BROOKLYN, N. Y.

Tblephonk 939 Main.

Wholesali Florists,

ilW*T« •■ III*

CARNATIONS.

BRIDEIMAIDS,

■WDEI.

/

JOBBERS I

FLORIST

SUPPLIE

rf • FLORISTS' VASES.

■•rtlulural AactlMMr*.
S4 HAWLIV 8TIIIIT. B08T0

WM. J. BAKER,
Wholesale Florist,

t432 So. Penn Square,

jljePHILADELPHIA, PA.

Headquarters in Western New York

FOB

ROSES, CARNATIONS

And all kinds of Seasonable Flowers.

TRIAL ^HkZS^^ m

WM.F. HASTING, wholesale
481 Washington Street. Commission

Buflalo. N. Y. Fl»fl«'

Also Dealer tn Florists' Supplies & Wire Deslgnal

H«ntlOD tk« noiiats* Bxchaore wken wrltll

December :iu, 1899.

Thb Florists' Exchange.

1289

HDQSEB! DEFimiEIIT.

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERVnEN

Wilson J. Peters, Troy, O., President;
D. S. Lake, Shenandoah, la., Vice-President;
Qeoroe C. Seager, Rochester, N. Y., Secre-
tary; C. L. Yates, Rochester, N. Y., Treas-
urer.

The Danville (N. Y.) nurserymen are in
a more hopeful mood this year than for
several sea.sons past. Prices are much
higher and the sales so brisk that about
all the available stock has been disposed
of, and more might have been sold if
obtainable.

The State Horticultural Association of
Pennsylvania will meet in Pittsburg,
.Tanuary 16 and 17 next. Programs,
ready January 1, will be mailed to appli-
cants. E. B. Engle, Waynesboro, Pa., is
secretary.

Ellijay, Ga.— Crawford, Ellington &
Crawford will start a nursery near here,
and are going into the fruit tree business
on a larger scale.

Booneville, Miss. — John Burgess, of
Mayhew, will establish a fruit farm here,
making a specialty of peaches.

San Jose Scale Legfislation.

Mr. Keleey's attention having been di-
rected to a paragraph in last Issue of the
Exchange relative to this matter, he. In
an interview on the subject, remarked in
connection therewith :

"It is true, as Indicated by Mr. Brin-
ton's excellent letter in the last number
of Florists' Exchange that I have given
the subject of the San Jos^ scale injury
and the present remedy by legislation
some attention. Mr. Brinton Is, how-
ever, In error in his inference that I favor
the practicability of the present ineffec-
tive State laws on this subject, which 1
believe have worked far greater Injury to
the horticultural Interest of the country,
as a whole, than any possible advan-
tages or remedial benefits yet derived or
likely to be derived from the klQdof legis-
lation thus far enacted.

"As Mr. Brinton aptly puts it, 'State
laws will not kill it {.San Jos^ scale) ; cer-
tificates in many eases fail to certify the
facts; and State laws may be made so
odious that nurserymen would not like
to continue their business under them.'
To which may be added the apparent
fact, that the scare and panic produced
in Canada and foreign countries, as well
as In this country, has already resulted
in the exclusion of nursery and horticul-
tural products to the detriment of the
business of the whole country.

"It some comprehensive plan can be
devised and worked out In legislative en-
actment, either State, national or both,
that will eradicate the cause of the re-
production of this pest, rather than to
undertake to ' catch It,' so to speak, after
it is propagated and ready fordissemina-
tion, as is the gist of the plan of most of
the State laws on this subject, the reme-
dies might be more effective, and the
scare Incident to the transportation
features would be minimized Instead of
magnified, as at present."

Appraisement of California Privet.

Editor Ftoriits" Exchange.

I noticed with interest the article in
your issue of December 16, taken from
the National Nurseryman, stating that
Mr. Hiram T. Jones, of EHzabeth, N. J.,
complains that the examiner at the New
York Custom House classifies California
privet, a deciduous shrub, as an ever-
green, and consequently 8ui)ject to duty,
and that Mr. Jones claims that such a
ruling is absurd. This was news to me,
as I had not known that privet was Im-
ported. It has often been stated in agri-
cultural papers that the tariff never
helped the farmer; and, seeing that
LIgustrura ovalifolium and so many
other shrubs are so easily grown In this
country (many a farmer raising Califor-
nia privet same as he would raise a field
of potatoes). It seems to me that there
ought to be a prohibitory tariff on them
In the interests of our nurserymen and
others, in order to stimulate their pro-
duction and protect our nurserymen
from the cheap labor of Europe. The
chief demand for the products of the
nurseryman's skill to-day Is from those
who have been benefited by a protective
tariff, and It would seem but just that
these should assist in carrying out those

principles of protection which are in-
tended for the benefit of all.

There is, of course, one drawback to
imported privet, In the fact that the ex-
posure Incident to importation is Injur-
ious to it, so that it will not grow as
well afterward as the native plant, privet
being sensitive to 111 treatment. Still,
few among buyers can be aware of this
fact, or whether they are purchasing im-
ported or native grown stock.

Feeling interested as to the result of
Mr. .lones' complaint, I wrote to the
.\sBistant Apiiraiser for Information.
The -Appraiser states that he "has excel-
lent authority for deciding that this
shrub, Llgustrum ovalifolium, is decidu-
ous, and properly returned for duty at
the rate of 25 per cent, ad valorem under
paragraph 252." Now, as this state-
ment directly conflicts with that given
for Mr. Jones, 1 would like to know
which is right, and what is the duty on
privet? Mr. Jones is quoted as saying
that the examiner classified the privet as
an evergreen, while it was a deciduous
shrub; and the .Appraiser states to me
It is deciduous and subject to duty. I
will state here that, with me, this slirub,
though deciduous, is an evergreen with
proper treatment, as it holds its leaves
all Winter, and loses them only as the
new leaves appear In the Spring.

New Jersey. James H. Cornell.

TREES! TREES!

Nor^vay t Hnjcar and Hllver Maples
Norway Spruce and Arbor Vltfe.

WM. J.CHINNICK, Trenion,N.J.

MAntlon th* Florletj' Exchanr* when wrtttn*

CABBAGE PLANTS

Jersey "Wakefield and other vars.. from cold frame.
transplante.l.i^'j.Ts. a 100; fl.50 a 1000; $12.5C i 10,000;
if by mall, add ■,»*i cte. per lOO.

LC T T 1 1 ^ ■? Boston Market, Tennis Ball,
CI I UOC Curled Simpson, Grand
RapldH, and utiier vars-, 15c. per 100; $100 per 1000;
»8 50 per 10.000: If hy mall, add lOc. per 100.
Otber vegetable plants In season. Cash with order.

R. VINCENT, JR, a SON, White Marsh, Md

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

ROSE BU5HES

Field-grown. Own root.
Tender and hardy sorts.

BOSTOIT IVY

Send U8 your list of wants for pricing.

The Howland Nursery Co , Los tngeies, Gal.

Vf^Titlon the Florlyta' Elxchanep wbep writing-

ClLIFORHIl PRIVET GUTTIIIGS

From choice plants, grown at tlie sea shore,
for sale. In view of the immense demand for
Privet, nurserymen should increase their stock
of this favorite hedge plant.

Send $1.25 for sample of 10(10 cuttings.

Atlantic Coast Nursery, i^Jo?."p^J."N"."i:

Jambs H. Cornell. Prop.

WdntlrtTi th* Pnr»r1iit»' Kxrhsnr^ w^h^n writing

VINCA MINOR.

We can supply any qnanilty In nice little tield-

grown clumps at $2.50 per 100; »8.00 per 1000; f 75.00
per 10.000. Samples at 100 price. No charge for pack-
ing, when cash accompanies order. Reference
requested.

PINEHURST NURSERIES,

OTTO KATZENSTEIN. Mar. PINEHURST, N. C.

Ask for our Trade Lists of American

Woody and Herbaceous Plants and Seed.

Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing

FRUIT and ORNAMENTAL TREES,

Shrubs, Vines and Roses.

Write for price list or send your lists
of wants for special prices.

W.S T.SMITH CO., Geneva, N.Y.

Mftntlftn the Florlats' E^chanre wh»n writing

Deutzia Qracilis

strong bushy plants for forcing.

$6.00 per flnndred.
SAMUEL G. MOON, Morrisville, ^Z"; Pa.

Send for price Met of hardy Bhrubs and trees.
Mention the Florists' Exchange when writing.

100,000 PRIVET

f2ft..
I ft....

Per 1000 Per lOOO

.»20.00 S-ift 135.00

.. 30.00 4-5 ft 45.00

Usual Assortment of ROSES,
Including Crimson Rambler.

HIRAM T. JONES, Union County Nurseries,

ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY.

EDWARD B. JACKSON,

WHOLESALE FLORIST

Hardy Herbaceous Plants Only

In any quantity, for the least money.

Stanikord, Conn.

Mention th« inorlatj' Exokange when wrltlnr

P. OUWERKERK

1123 Summit Ave., Jersey City, N.J.

Just received from

RHODODENDRONS,

SPIR/El JAPONICA,

PCONIES,

POT GROWN LILACS,

CLEMATIS and H. P.

PRICES
UeDtloa th* norf«tfl*

our Holland Nurseries

AZALEAS,

LILIUHI SPECIOSUM

BLEEDING HEART

, HYDRANGEAINSORTS.

ROSES, In tbebest sorts.
MODERATE.

SPRINGFIELD,
NEW JERSEY.

F. & F. NURSERIES

Growlr".'" TREES AND PLANTS in full assortment. Trade^Catalogiie

Small Fruits, Qrapes, Shrubs. Climbing Plants,

Roses, Bvergreens, Hardy Plants, Pa^onJes.
liargest and cbolcesc colleclloua In America.

„ BEST NOVELTIES

Descriptive Illufltrated Catalogue free.

ELLWANCER & BARRY,

MOUNT HOPE NURSERIES, Rochester, n' Y.
Fifty-ninth Year.

Menuoa tli* Florists' £xeluuis« wb«n wntloc.

FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL

TREES

FOR ORCHARD «ND GARDEN

.. „ <v<><v *"•"• Scarlet, Red, White. Willow
10.000 I«aved, English and Turkey, 4 to
' 10 feet.

100,000 Norway, Sagar, Sycamore and Sliver Leaved, all sizes.
Catalogues on application. Send estimate of wants for prices.

THE WM. H. MOON CO., glenwood nurseries. Morrisville, Pa.

Mention th» Florlata' Blxchsmge when writing.

THE STORES & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio,

Besire to call the attention of Florists and Nurserymen to their 40 acres of

H ARDV ROSES, their complete assortment of FRITIT and ORK AHEKITAI.

TRSES and 8HRITDS, and their 44 Greenhouses of ROSENS,

PAL,niS, FICVS, FERNS, ETC.

Correspodence and personal inspection solicited. Trade List and Catalogues free.

Jusi Received in
Fine Condition.

135.00 per 100

PLANTS FOR FORCING

Rhododendrons in finest varieties small,

" " " large,

Lilacs for forcing, Charles X, and M. Legraye

Roses, extra lieavy Hekmo.sa

Crimson Ramblers, extra strong

H. P. iu best market varieties

Azalea Indica, 10-12 #35.00; 12-15

nollis, well budded

Pontlca, " extra strong

Iris Hispanica, fine $1.50 per 1000 ; Gladiolus, Tlie Bride, pure white
Tulips, parrot to name

F. W. O. SCHMITZ, Jersey City, N.J,

65.00

• 100

45.00

' 100

10.00

' 100

20.00

' 100

10.00

' 100

45.00

' 100

35.00

' 100

45.00

' 100

5.00

• 1000

12.00

' 1000

Mention th* F*loiists' Bxchamt* wbm wrltSng

CRIMSON RAMBLER

ROSES in Standard and Bush Form.

Perdnz. Per lOfl

EXTRA SELECTED, 4-5 feet $3 00 $20 00

FIRST CLASS, 3-4 feet 2 00 15 00

STANDARD or Tree form, fine 4 50 35 00

These are very fine trees, and if planted now will make very
showy and attractive plants.

YELLOW, PINK, "WHITE RAMBLER, bush form, per doz., $2.50.

In forcing liinds, extra strong, $10.00 per 100

In Standard or Tree form, $3.50 per dozen.

HEADQUARTERS FOR

FORCING RHODODENDRONS. HARDY AZALEAS, EVERGREENS, ETC., ETC,

For prices on SPIEJJA, PJSONIES, Etc., see previous issues Florists' Exchange.

BOBBINK & ATKINS, RUTHERFORD, N. J.

Mention th« Florist*' Exchange when writiDg.

H. P. ROSES

1390

THE F=i-ORiSTS' Exchange.

GLASSIFiED IDVEBTISEIflENTS.

The.e Colurm.8 are reicrve.l 'S' JAl^A'S'uiU-
Wmm. and GreenhonBes, Land, Secondbana Mare

^'uVteio cint per line (7 wordB to a line), wlien

^TJp.r^'aiverXe'.nea.s. 15 ceB.8 per lUe

"No°'i'd"TM!ement taken tor le» than 50 cents, ex-
eevt Situations wanted. ^

SITOITIOIIS WmTEO.

OITCATION wanted br flrst-olasi flornt and land-
fc) .ca .e g«dener. wim 16 years' experience.
Ernat Wasner, 216 \V. 30lh 8l., Mew Vurk.

flrat-olaes florist and
- 'Sied.m^n. thoroughly understands the seed
holiness; good decorator and maker-up. Best ol
reference. J. P . care of florists' Bxcbaniie

POSITION wai,ted by a
^ ■eedtin.tn. thoroughly

WANTED all nation, by young man, five years
ozperlrnce wllh rosea ferns, carpatK)ij and

palms, ''.oodrefertnces; slate wages.
Bage Hill, Montgomery Co.. Pa.

W.C.Boyle,

W

ANTBD Bli nation by florist and gardener. 15
yertro'eiperientelu commerclat pUceB. good
ar and maker-up. American, age 31,

grower and make
beat of references.
Exohanse.

Address J. M.,

njurried;
care Florists'

SITUATION wanted by an all-round up-to-daie
(jrower, extensive eipenence, strictly temper-
can furolflh No. I references. D. Honaker,

ate; __
Fine Bush, N

Y.

WANTED.

Sitnation, by a flrst-class all-around
Florist, beat of referencea. Addreas
C. A. BCRT, 477Tremont8t., Boston, Masa.

SITUATION WANTED.

Any Seedsman or Florist having a per-
manent position to offer a person who Is
well posted in the varioas branches of
the business, and a good all-around man,
will please address

J. N., care Florists' Exchange.'

SEEDSMAN WANTED.

Wanted a thor. ughly experienced seedsman
to buy Btock and take an act'^e P*"^' '?,*°?
management of .he best established seed busi-
ness in the 8. uth. Must be a man of push and
°Srgy. This is a tine opening to get an
interest in a flrst-class business. F""<^8t i°-
vesligation invited by parlies who mean
business. Address^ ^^^^ ^^^^^^^^, Exchange.

WANTED.

Ferns for Jardinieres, Pterls Adlan-
toldes and Cyrtomlnm Falcatnm in quan-
tity. Also a largo quantity of Marguerite
Daisies. Stock plants for forcing,
sizes and lowest cash prices.

.J. L., oaro Florists' Exchange.

State

WANTED.

A few more good Roses, Carnations, Violets,
Smilai and a variety of cut flowers; special
inducements made to growers of same. W rite
us what you have.

HICKS & CBAWBUCK,
108 Livingston St., Brooklyn, N. T.

HELP juma

■XXTANTED at once, single man to assist foreman
'• tn rnae estaollshment. must be handy and
willing. J. K.. care of Florists' Exchtinge.

WANTED a yuung lady assistant in a retail
Dower store In Providence experienced In
making an florai work. A^pply to J. O.. care of
Florists' Excbange.

general knowledge of the business, to take
charge of two smalt greenhouses, fur roum, board
and liberal percentage of receipt^). First-clasi
chance for right man to get paying interest In
rapidly growing business. Florlet, UiO 60tb St.,
Brooklyn.

W^ ANTED

Rose grower to work under foreman.
Apply to TBORNB & CO., Fluahing, L. I.

WANTED.

CorrespoDdence witb a German who has bad
■ome experience, to take charge of a green-
bouse on sbares.

I.. W. J.,
p. O. Box 119, Martins Ferry, Ohio.

WANTED.

Night fireman on steam boilers, must
be experienced as snch, sober, and have
references from former employers.

BUSINESS OPPOmUNITIES.

IF YOU HAVE $400.00

rou can double it in one minuteby buyingmy
greenhouse; 40110 feet glass, dwelling and gar-
den ; no competition; big opportunity for
florist or lettuce grower, and big bargain tor
quick acceptance.

H. v.. care Florists' Exchange.

8. J.

REVTER,

'^Vesterly, R.

W^ ANTED

At once an ezperieDced man, sinKle, that
underatandB the arrowing: of general green-
house stock, including roses, palms and ferns ;
must have experience in making-up; one who
iB honest and willing to work; none need
apply except those that can fill the position ;
wages $26 to $36 per month and board ; state
experience and reference.

J. H., care Florists* Bxcbange.

W^ ANTED.

Traveling salesman, thoroughly ac-
quainted with the seed, plant and bulb
trade. Good position for the right man.
'Apply^ giving references, to

J. F., care Floristi* Exchange.

WANTED.

A first-class working foreman forlarge com-
mercial place, capable to handle twenty-five
houses. Must be good on roses, including
American Beauties, carnations, violets and
chrysanthemums. Ueferences will be required
from last employer and must be of the best, as
none but first-class man will give satlBfaction.
Married man preferred. Aidress

J. A., care Florists* Exchange.

Forced Sale of Greenhouse Property

In Spring Valley. 30 milc.i from N. T. City, 6
minutes from R. K. oep..t. The owner Is unable to
wo ik the pla<e < n accnontof alcknees ana wlehee
10 BO to Honda; l8 willing to Bell for halt Its value.
Two and a half acres of hliih land, clwcMlnBhcuse
new lour greenhouses 121100, one 18i200, In good
condition and bIo. ked with vloleia and carriatlnnB.
heated with HltchinBs hollers. Price I3MU, f\m
can remalnlOD inorlsa«e at Ave per cent. Apply at

°°°I,.°r8SING, 63 W. 28th St.. New York.

PUBLIC SALE.

— OF"

Valuable Leasehold Property Situated on

the Frederick Road, Just Outside

the Limits of Baltimore City.

Maryland.

PROPERTY ESPECIAI.I.Y SUITED FOB
A FLORIST AND GARI.ENER.

By virtue of a decree of the Circuit Court
for Baltimore County Bitting in Equity, the
undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at pub-
lic auction on the premises.

On Wednesday, January 3d, 1900,
At the hour of 2 o'clock P. M.,
ALL THAT VALUABLE TKACT OR PAR-
CEL OF LAND,
Which was leased by Edward W. B. Simon,
Trustee, to William A Ekas and Henry Bauer,
Jr., by lease dated June 3d, 1889, and recorded
among the Land Records of Baltimore County,
in Liber J. W. S., No 176, tolio 469, &c., subject
to the annual rent of one hundred and nfty
dollars, renewable forever and redeemable.

The improvements consist of a
TWO-STORY AND ATTIC FRAME DWEL-
LING, A GOOD STABLE WITH SHED,
AND THREE (3) FINE
GREENHOUSES.
The Dwelling House is in good condition and
will make a comfortable home. It has six
rooms and a summer kitchen. It has porch in
front and rear and is located abouttwenty-five
feet from the south side of the Frederick road.
The Stable will shelter three horses and has a
ioft and place under cover for wagon, and an
addition for a wood shed or storage.

One greenhouse is nineteen by seventy-five
feel, with shed attached, and has complete
moderu beating apparatus and a stoke-h le; it
is very fine and thoroughly up to date in
equipment and conveniences. The two other
greenhouses are ten by seventy-flve feet, with
good heating apparatus and in good cimdition.
The property has some flue fruit trees and a
well of good water under cover on the prem-
ises.

This property is eligibly located on the south
side of the Frederick road, adjoining the prop-
erty of Mrs. John Loeber, and can be reached
by five cent car tare from the City.

^^A Splendid chance for a florist and gar-
dener to build up a good trade.

TERMS OF SALE AS PRESCRIBED BY
THE DECREE ;— One-half cash on ratifloalion
of Bale, balance in six months from day of sale:
credit payment to bear interest from day of
sale and to be secured to the satisfaction of tlae
undersigned, Trustee, or all cash, at pur-
chaser's option.

^^A cash deposit of three hundred dollars
($300.00) required on the day of sule.

JOHN F. GONTRUM,
Trustee.
For further particulars, address,

TOWSON,
Maryland.
Mention the FloruK.- |ilTcn«ng» wl>M wntlpt. Uentlon tli. Florist.' EschaDge when writlns.

Grand Rapids.

An Excellent Christmas Trade.

The past week has been beautiful—
suushiny all day long with clear, cold
nights, popping the flowers out in fine
shape. Sunday it changed, and by Mon-
day we were inthemidst of cold weather,
the regular Christmas article. Most of
the florists started in Monday to sell at
Cbristmas figures, especially those doing
a shipping trade. Prices were the high-
est ever obtained here, with not stock
enough to go round. Carnations were
especially scarce, red and pink being
mostly called for; when color was gone
white sold freely enough. Roses were
also scarce, most of the plants being
somewhat off crop. Beauty took to the
woods early, and could not be found.
Violets sold better than on former occa-
sions. Carnations seem to be the general
favorites for the holidays; these flowers
went at 50e. to 75e. and $1 per dozen.
The demand seemed to run on a good
grade of flowers, 75c. being most freely
given. Roses brought $2 to .f3.50,
Beauty, $6 to fl2 per dozen; Romans
and Paper Whites, 75c. to $1 per dozen;
lilies, f. 3 to $4 per dozen; violets, 30e. to
35c. per dozen.

Pot plants were in good supply, but
the increased demand was so heavy,
everything in the shape of a good plant
sold". Of course, at this time of the year
flowering plants are more in demand
than palms and kindred stock. In bloom-
ing plants, azaleas took the lead,
although poinsettias sold well, the
Floral Co. having a large stock of both
plants and cut blooms. Romans in
pans, cyclamen and lilies stood next in
favor.

Holly wreaths sold like hot cakes,
every man, woman and child seemed
possessed with the desire to pui-chaee a
wreath. The city was cleaned out of
holly in a way that astonished folks;
about double the quantity was sold this
year over last. The ('hristmas greeu
business Is fast going out of the hands of
the florist into those of the seed stores,
which retail the goods to the public at
the same prices asked the florists, and
e-ven less, causing considerable unfavora-
ble comment. There was a dearth of
Christmas trees, as high as $8 being
offered for one if it could be had. A few
actually drove into the country and cut
their own trees.

Trade was greater than last year, va-
riously estimated at 10 to 25 per cent,
better. The whole Fail business has been
splendid, never better or as good, and
everybody seems satisfied.

G. F. C.

Philadelpbla.

Christmas Trade.

Reports from all sources show that
a very large and satisfactory business
was done during the holidays. The
weather was all that could be desired up
to Saturday night; on Sunday there was
rain, l)ut that did not interrupt, as very
little delivering was done on that day.
Christmas Day was clear and cold, the
thermometer ranging from 28 to 30 de-
grees most of the day.

Plant business was far In excess of
other years, and on account of such dear
weather the supply of blooming plants
was very good. Customers bought freely
and there is a very small percentage of
good plants leftover. The new begonia,
Gloire de Lorraine, was the principal

MISGELUIK

Fob Sale, cheap, about 2000 ft. 4 In. caet Iron pipe,
wllh flttlnes : 6000 eq. ft. 10 x 14 In. glass; also one No. 12
Me ver'8 holler. All the above are In good condition
and have been used In the well tnown '■ Trimble Grape-
ries." and to be sold ae they stand. Apply to Chas. T.
McFarland, West Chester. Pa.

LEGAL NOTICES.

A. T. Db La Mabb Printing ANn Pdblish-
INO Company, Limited —The annual meeting
of the ftockholders of this Company will be
held at the office of said Company, Nos. 3 to 8
Duane street (Rhlnelander Building), in the
Borough of Manhattan, City of New York, on
the eleventh day of January, 1900, at 12 o'clock
noon, for the Election of a Board of Directors
and two Inspectors.

J. H. Griffith, A. T. Db La Mark,

Secretary. President.

A. T. De La Marb Printing and Publish-
ing Company, Limited —By order of the
Board of Directors the Transfer Books of the
above Corporation will be closed on and after
January 4, 19IKI, at 18 o'clock noon, to January
13, 1900, at 12 o'clock noon.

Joseph Maoill, A. T. De La Mare,
Treasurer. President.

Mention the Florists' £ixofeaiic« wnen wrltlns.

novelty in the plant line , and they sold
very well. Some are left, but in nearly
all such cases it is on account of being
too soft, and the flowers not holding
well. Considering the growers did not
have much time to experiment with this
plant, and find out the treatment re-
quired, the results may be looked upon
as very good. Another year b.y giving
more air and light better results are ex-
pected.

The filled baskets of growing plants
sold well with those who made a special-
ty of them, and pushed the sales. More
stores had these baskets this year, and
very few were left over. .Some well
flowered plants of ericas were seen, and
where these had a bow of tartan ribbon
attached they sold well. A little appro-
priate decoration made sales more free
with many plants. Azaleas sold very
well; any'plantB that were fairly well
flowered went off quickly. There were
many well-colored plants of Dracaena
terminaiis. Singly these did not go so
well, but when made up, four or five to a
large pot or pan, with an edging of ferns,
sales were very good.

Of cut flowers there was an ample sup-
ply of everything, except choice orchids,
Beauty roses and choice colored tea
roses. Nearly all stores managed to get
what thev required, but it was difficult
toward the last to hunt this stock up in
time for orders. All other flowers were
in excess of the demand. There were
many carnations left, and large quanti-
ties went to the street men. All colored
stock that could be classed as firsts sold
well; white was far in excess of the
demand.

All the retail stores feel well satisfied
at the volume of business done, many of
them saying that they never cleaned up
stock so well before, having very few cut
flowers left, and but few flowering plants
that were a loss.

As usual, business this week has been
slow, but advance orders for the end of
the week and early next week are very
good.

Llglit-Sport or Begonia Gloire de Lorraine.
The ligat-colored sport of Begonia
Gloire de Lorraine, grown by Edwin
Lonsdale, has given general satisfaction.
He has already received very gratifying
indorsement of this plant as to its keep-
ing qualities, it being much better than
the older variety in this particular re-
spect. Compared with the older variety
the flowers are larger, of a more delicate
pink in color, and the plant appears to
be a more robust grower. A silver medal
was awarded this plant atthe November
exhibition of the Pennsylvania Horticul-
tural Society. Where offered for sale dur-
ing the past week this variety went very
quickly. , , ,

Both growers and store men feel much
elated at the results of the holiday busi-
ness, and all will now go ahead with
glad hearts and prepare for the early
spring trade with good prospects ahead.

An Invitation.

On Monday next. New Year's Day,
tlie club room committee of the Florists'
Club will gladlv welcome all to the club
room during the afternoon and evening.
A bowling tournament will be arranged
with appropriate prizes and plenty of
good cheer will be provided, so that a
general good time may be looked for.
John Westcott is going to make a brew-
ing; come around and sample it.

Jottings.

The ball season opened on Wednes-
day night with the Benedicts' ball. Hugh
Graham has two large decorations for
balls this week, and two and three each
week now on for the next six weeks.

Joseph Heacock has just completed
another large house for palms; no
ben' hes. Plants will stand on beds of
cinders on ground level. It is difficult to
write much about a palm and rose estab-
Hshment, but at this time it is sufficient
to sav that everything on this place is in
grand condition; palms are all in the
best of shape and roses certainly never
looked better. The Beauty are especially
good— plants perfectlv clean and healthy,
and the percentage of short stems very
small. The cut for the holidays was not
as large as desired, but for October and
November it was far ahead of that of

previous years.

David Rust.

Now Beady
lor Delivery.

See
Advertisement,
Page 1304.

Violet GDllDie.

December ao, 1899.

Thb Florists' Exchange.

1303

DUMONT & CO..

WHOLESALE FLORISTS

OAHNATIONS A IPKCIALTY.

H«. 1306 FUb«rt St., FhllAdelpUA.

>H01fl, BMa D.

FRED. EHRET,

Wholesale Florist

1403 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE,
PHILADELPHIA.

WM. J. MOORE,

Wholesale Florist,

36 South 16th St., Phila., Pa.

Consignments of First-class Stock Solid. ed.
Valley Inqnantlty. T lephone connection.

GEO. M. MOSS,
Wholesale Florist |

32 South 17th St, PHIUDELPHIA, PA.

Long Distance 'Ftaone, 14330 D.

Con«lgTmient« of choice ROSES, CARNATIONS.

VIOLETS .oUcIted.

Fine VAIXET In Btocb at all time..

LEO NIESSEN,

Wholesale Florist!

N.W.Cor. 13th and Filbert Sts.

one Distance nu:l«^«i— u:-

Phone 3-45-94 D. Philadelphia.

rODit^nmento of ('hi>lr«> Vnlfpy and Ro«f« Sollrlt^d.

EDWARD REID,

Wholesale Florist

1526 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA,

Bet. Martet and Cliestntit Sts,

CHOICEST STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND,

Tkleimiiink I-4-''26A,

J. B. DEAMUD,

Successor to Illinois Cut Flower Co.

Wholesale Cut Flowers

CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED.

5 1 and 53 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO.

BASSETT & WASHBURN,

Wlioleule Dealers &nd Growers of

CUT FLOWERS

7e Wabash Ave, chicaqo, ill.
^ Qraenhoutet at Hinsdale, III.

I*. D. Thone at Chicago, Main 223.

L. D. 'Phone at ninsdale, No. 10.

KEimiGOTT BROS. GOMPtllY.

Wholesale Cnt Flowers

WIETOR BROTHERS.

StTOOKBS0118 TO

ROQBRS PARK FLORAL CO.,

Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers

OFFIOK AND BALKSEOOM,

61 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO.

Headquarters for AMERICAN BEADT1E3.

Meaiiuu the FlorlBts' Bxcbange when writing.

E. H. HUNT

Wholesale Cut Flowers

76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago, III.
GEO. A. SUTHERLAND, w^oles^lb

CUT FLOWERS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

No. 67 Bromfleld St. and 18 Chapman Place, BOSTON, MASS.

CUT STRINGS, 8 feet long,

50 Cents per String.

Shipped to any part of the country.

ELLIOTT, - Bx'igliljOXL, jyCass.

iSPHHHIIDIi PLDiliDS HHHU!!

'VT^. H.

McKELLAR & WINTERSON,

'Wholesale Commission Jobbers

In Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Manufaoturers of Wire Work.

45, 47, 49 WABASH AVENUE, - - CHICACO, ILL

...Wholesale Prices of Cut Flowers...

NuDM uid VarletlM

A. Bbadtt, fancy— special.

*' extra

No.l

" CuUa & ordinary

Bride

Bridesmaid

Hoste

Jacqueminot

K. A. Victoria

e La France

flC Mermet.

I Meteor

Mrs. Pierpont Morgan.

NlpbetoB

Papa Oontler

Perle

Souv. de Wootton

ORCHIDS— Cattleyas

Cypripediums

Dendrobium formosum..

'• others

( Inf'r grades, all colors
M ( White ....

e Standard I Pink.

Variktibsj Red..
1 ■

Tel.&Var.
g •Fanoy— J White....

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C9 Btandardrar) ( Yet.&Var.

l^ Novelties

Adiantum

Abpabaous

Oallab

CBRYSANTHEMrMS ordin'y
Chrysanthemdms, fancy.

Hyacinths

riLIEB

Lily of the Valley

Mignonette — ordinary. . . .

" fancy

Narcisbdb

? UlLAX

Violets

Violetb— special

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..OO- 31.0(1

...— 4.ai
.'.'.■-16!6('

...— 1.00
.60— 2.0(

Pittsburg

Dec. 34, '95

130.001.5O.O
90.00-110.00
lO OO— 80.(

io.oo-40.no

6. 00-16. «!
6.00-16.00

6.00-20.0(1
6'.66-16!6(i

4!66-i6!6(i

1.60— 2.6"
1.60— 2.6(
1 fiO- 2.. 51
1.60- 2.6(
1.60- 2.6(1
3.00— 5. IK'
3 00— 6.00
3.00— 5 0(
3.00— 8.(0

l!6o- i!26
:)5.00-60.0ll

2.0O- 3.00
Jil.OO -25.01
3.00— 4.(«
2.00— 3.0(
4.00- 6.0
2.00— 3.0
10.00-20.(1(1
1.00- 1.26
1. 60— 2.00

Toronto

Dec. 19, '99

....-50.00
....-35.00
....—26.00

4 '66— 16!66
4. 00-16. 00
3.00—10.00

4 nO-16.00
4 00-16.00
3.00— 10. OO

3.00—10.00
4.00-12 00
35.00-40.00
..—15.00

....— 2.00
3 00- 4.00
3 00— 4 00
3.00- 4.00

- 6!66

- 6.00

— 6.0(1

— 5.00
••■- 6.00
.75— 1.60

30.00—50.00
6.00-15 00
....— 6.00
....-16.00

!!!!-i6'.66

3.00— 4.00

2.60— 4.0O

...— 1.50
...- 2.60

For Prices of Fancy and Special Stock see our Oorrespondence Ooinmns.

Prices are for quantities of one hundred unless otherwise noted.
Prices quoted above are given only after very careful inquiry, and while we do not
guarantee their accuracy, they will be found practically correct up to the date mentioned.

HOLTON I HUNKEL CO.,

NHOLESUE FLORISTS

AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.
Manulactursrt •! Wirt Dttlgnt.

457 Milwaukee St. MILWAUKEE, WIS.

'Phone Main 874. r. O. Boi 103.

Wholesale Cut Flowers

..and.

^-X^Florists' Supplies.

G. C. POLLWORTH 00., Milwaukee, Wis.

wc are ttae DlstribntluK Aseots of tbe Laricest, Best and Bloist
Reliable Growers in tbls vicinity.

flSFBBPGDS PLDiSDII PIIDS

CUT STRINGS. 8 feet long.

3B to BO cts. per String.

Shipped to any part of the country.

504 Liberty St.
FLORISTS' SUPPLIES.

Roses,

Carnations,

Violets,

Valley,

Sprengeri,

Smilax,

Calax, Ferns,

Wild Smilax,

WHOLESALE

FLORIST

1322 Pine Street,

LOUIS, MO.

M«ntloa tbe Florlats' Bxebaiic* wbvn wiitlnr.

C. A. KUEHN,

WHOLESALE FLORIST,

1122 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo.

1 COMPLETE LINE OP WIRE DESIHNS.

E. G. HILL & CO.

W holesale Florists

RICHMOND, INDIANA.

\Wi COT PLHI

In large or small quantities (long strings),
at $12.50 per 100.

A CHOICE LOT OF

PRIMROSES

in 3 in. pots at $5.00 per 100.
Satisfaction Guaranteed. Cash Witli Order.

GEO. MILLER, Newark, Ohio.

Mention th*> THnristB" RTohana'** when (VT-itlnir

ERICAS

I CrSOlUW AlDfl, per ioOO, 11,50.00.'

I firSOllIM l\0S63, per 1000, $150.00.

Well set with buds, can be brought
into flower for February and March
(Easter).

H.D. DARLINGTON, Flnshing, 1.1.

RED TOWERS BRAND

BONE MEAL

FOR FLORISTS

lOOIb. baa:. ...$1.73 M ton 814.30

!4 ion S7.30 1 ton S'28.00

r. O. B. Bridgeport, Conn.

Odorless Lawn Dressing.

Teriiifl, Cash with Order.

RED TOWERS GREENHOUSES,

HACKENSACK, N. J.

Mention the Florlata' Exchange when writing.

Em

GROWER

COMMISSION DEALER
RETAILER, EVERYBODY

SHOULD HAVE ONE OF

mnolil's Telegrapfi 6011118

COIMPILED EXPRESSLY FOR THE TRADE.

Its use will save its cost several timea over
inside of one year. Every live man must
eventually subscribe for a copy, then why not
order one now? Sample sheets free on ap-
plication.

PRICE, $2.50.

The Floiisls' Exchange, %'l\l^Krr

1304

The F=i-orists' Exchange.

Springffield, Mass.

\ Satisfactory Cliristmas.

The Cliristiuas holiday trade lias

i-on very satisractory. Fine weather,
uiiuBually warm, and plenty of good
llowersmade it a pleaeure to do business
In comparison to the usual cold and
scarcity of flowers at this season. Ait-
ken made a good showing ot violets,
orchids and carnations, as well as palms
and ferns. Miller made a 8peciaU.v of
roses. Chapel's window was attractive
witli a s^neral assortment of good
flowers. Fairfield made a specialty of
plants in bloom — azaleas, ericas, cycla-
men and poinsettias.as well as ferns and
palms. I think all the dealers sold more
potted plants than usual at Christmas.
.Schlatter's fine cyclamens found ready
sale, as well as his Asparagus Sprengeri
and beautiful pansies. Mr. Schlatter thor-
oughly believes In the Exchange. .Since
his cyclamen were noticed in these
columns he has had inquiries from all
over New England, and although he did
not grow for any but a local retail mar-
feet, that notice made quite a number of
sales to dealers within 50 miles.

Now that holly and Christmas greens
are sold in every grocer.v, the trade in
these goods among the florists has been
smaller this year than in times past.
Holly this season, in this market, was
not as good as usual.

B. J. Shaw's greenhouses on St. James
avenue were all burned to the ground
just before Christmas. This was a seri-
ous loss to Mr. Shaw, as there was but
little insurance on the buildings and
none on the plants and stock.
W. F. G.

SHEEP MANURE

Cleaned and prepared expressly for florlate nee.

Tfon will find It tbe genuine article. For reference

to Its being flrst-cIasB, I refer you to Henry F. MIchell,

1018 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Trial bags of 150

IbB., $2.5U; per ton, 925 00. ^ ton at ton rate.

Cash With Ordkk.

GODFREY ASCHMANN,

1012 Ontario St., PHILA., PA.

Mention the Florlgtj' Exchange when writlmt.

BONE MEAL

MADE FOR Mr ONE USE AND
FOR OTHER FLORISTS' WHO
ARE LOOKING FOR SOME-
THING GOOD. TRY A BAG NOW.

ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa

Mention the Florletg' Exchange when writing.

TOBACCO STEMS asd DUST

Guaranteed Extra Strong and Fresh

STEMS, BALEn, aX) to 500 lbs 't ctfi. per 100

D UST, packed, 25, 50, lOO, 250 lbs 2J^ eta. per lb.

.Sole Agent, Syracuse Flower Pots,
Stone and Fibri- Flower Vases,
Rubber llose nnd (;in»4H

U. CUTLER RYERS0H,^':':j.-,"«''„.r/»"4^.

Mention th» THnrlirtii' TCrfhange wrh»n wi-ltlnit.

GEORGE RIPPERGER,

SHEEP MANURE

I DATe now on buid a itrat oauitltT of
Ai 8HKBP MANURE. rfP^nd for ftloc

LlBt and Sample

Best FertlllKer for Top DreaalDsJ

^'r^ri^^^itV- L0N6 ISLAND CITY.

Mention the FloHeta' Exchange whe-n writing

COMBINlwy ibt
qualities of« an

absolute insect exter-
minator with those ot
a vigorous fertilizer.
F^commended and la
nee by the foremost
' /I , ■ florist* and nureerymen

VanJ^ / *° *^* '*^'*- ^or Sale at

WA| y ttie Seed Stores.

. J^^X ROSE MFG. CO.,

Niagara Falls, New York

BOlviE

All grades, flour to half-inob.

Chemicals, Soot, Sulphur,

BRAZILIAN Plant Food,

And other fertilizers.

E. SAN BORN, ''i»82r New York.

.^5f■^ll<^n the Florists' Exchange when writing.

INDIAN rARPENINC...

Publlnbed Weekir at Calcutta, India.

The only hortlcuUnral Journal In the East. Edited by
H. St. John JicKBOK, F. R. H. S.

Indian GardenInK circulates throughout India,
BurroahandCeylon.andasanadvertisinffmedlum
the enterprising Seedsmen of the United states
will find it invftlualile. , , ^,

Subscription: Rs. a) yearly, In advance, Includlne poat
age. Advertising rales on application ioJ.KElMr.K
& CO.. 1 Whltetrlars Street, London. E. C, England.
Uentlon the Florlsti' Eichanre when wrltlDC.

"NICOMiTE"

(patent)

Vapor Insecticide

POWDER.

No labor required. HarmlCH to
bloom and foliage. A certain killer of

RED SPIDER, GREEN FLY

and all other Insect Pests*

Ask Your Seedsman For It.

The Tobacco Warehousing & Trading Co

LOUISVILLE. KY.

Mention the FlorlBta' Exchange whcm writi—

BOSTOH FLOIIST LEITER GO

Manafacturers of FLORISTS* LETTERS.

Dimensions of
tbis box, 22 In.
long by (18 in
wide and 12 in.
blgh. 2 sections.

Thtw wooden box nicely ptalned and varnlnhed,
18x80x13 niude In two Keetloiin* one Tor each flze
letter, elveii owav with flrnt o^C.r =f ''Oo letter**.

Block Letters, ihi or 2 Inch size, per 100. J2.ifj.
Script Letters, $4 00.
Fasiener with each letter or vrcru
Used by leading florlste everywhere and fOr sale by
all wholesale florTsts and supply dealers.

N. F. McCarthy, Treas. & Manager,

Factory. ar\crr\ma uiaco Ofvice:,

ISGreeiiHt. DUO I UM, lYIMaa. (HHawkySt.

M»»nrinn the F'torlstft' Kxchange when writ Ins

BINDERS

For The Florists' Exchange.

Now is the time to get one of these
very useful articles. The new volume
will begin with issue of January fi, 1900.
With the aid of a binder you can keep
your papers in perfect order, read}' for
instant reference, and at the end of the
year will have a complete bound volume.
It will save you a lot of trouble during
the year.

Price, postpaid, 75 Cents.
THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, '' r»n^rl7 •

ItBorns

The most convenient way
of applyin^an insecticide
ever yet devised. No pans
required-No heating of
ii pns-No trouble-Ginnot
injure the most sensitive
blooms-Very effective
Price O0(t perboxof 12
rolls. All dealers sell it!

SkabcuraDip Co.

St. Louis -^ Chicago.

ft^«

y

^£

!<' "Ml

ry O T A S H gives fo/or,
'■ flavo7- SlXiA firmness to all
fruits. No good fruit can
be raised without Potash.

Fertilizers containing- at least
8 to io% of Potash will give
best results on all fruits. Write
for our pamphlets, which ought
to be in every farmer's library.
They are sent free.

GERMAN KALI WORKS, 93 Nassau St., New York.
Mention tbe Florlata' BTCharute when wrttlna

jjeutsche Sa*tne^^itun5

Largest Ci. culation of any German
Horticultural Publication.

Subscribers and Correspondents in every part of the
vorld. Profusely Illustrated and practical articles
overlng the whole field of gardening give the moat
ruatworthy and quickest reports about all progress In
■ ortlculture in Kurojiean and other countrfea.
vsan Advertising Medium It offers the best hcllUles

for opening fure<gn business relaMons

'ubllsbed Wppkly. Subscription price $3 0(> per year.

mailed frrp in all counirlea. Sample copies free.

udwiiSTMer-EKiri:'.

■^'■- ^ * ^^a^""* lALLEMAaNEl

iau-emasne:)

Mention the Florlata Exchange ^fcep wriiing

Best metliods of

mm mmm

Being a collection of thirteen leading essays, selectet?
from a large number submitted In competition. Eacl
essay Is accompanied by diagrams Illustrating tbi
system advocated.

Price to Florists' Exchange Subscribers, 10 Cts

Send for a copy at once. Tou will find It very usefu

ft.T.DELSMAREPTOPUB.CO.Ll

2 Duane Street, New Yorl(.

Nnrserymen, Seedsmen and Florists

Wishing to do business with
Europe should send lor t^

"HORTICULTURAL
....ADVERTISER"

ThlB 1b tbe British Trade Paper, be-
ing read weekly by all Horticultural
traders ; it Is also taken by over 1000
of the beet Continental houses. An-
nual subscription to cover coat of
postage, 75 cents. Address

EDITORS OF THE " H. A."

Chllwell Nurseries, NGFTS, EN6LAND,

U«intlnn th* Flrtrtpta' Kxchanr^ whAn wrtrln*

HOW TO GROW CHRYSANTHEMUMS

82 pages, well illustrated. A practical compilation of matter contributed by many of the
leading experts of the day. By far the best work on this subject ever written. It contains
instructions for each month in the year, also Chapters on Training. Diseases, Seed Saving, etc.

Pubii.hed by AMERICAN QARDBNINQ, 136 Liberty Strec

>rk.

NOW READY FOR DELIVERY.

^^^X^ ..THE..

JpiiORISTS'

w«.sc„TT.]V[ANUAL:

OmS/ta 41 C no ^y prepaid express or mall, to
fllCC) ^'i'.vFv, any point in the U.S. orCanada.

\

IT is a whole library I-
commercial florists in
one volume, containing 200
comprehensive articles on
important tradeplanta and
subjects, illustrated by 22 'i
handsome half tone engra-
vings, the articles arranged
alphabetically, encyclopae-
dia style. It Is a complete
Reference Book for Com-
merclal Florlata, w rltten
by a thoroughly practical
man who Is in daily touch
with every department of
the business.

FLORISTS' PUBLISHING CO., Caxton Building, CHICAGO

* ^^^•.-.- ~ - «.«AA*A«* «**«*«*«4

»*««• •

COMMERCIAL

VIOLET,

CULTURE

e —
I

A Treatise

on the

Growing and

Marketing

of Violets for

Profit.

By B. T. GALLOWAY,

Chief of the Division of Vegetable Physiology and Pathology, U. S, Dept. of Agriculture.

The Work is Thoroughly Practical and Discusses Fully :

Varieties and their Origin.

Localities where the Crop is likely to Piove Profitable.
^ Requirements for Success.

Construction of Houses and Frames.
Manures and Fertilizers. Heating Houses and Frames.

Picking, Bunching and Marketing. Soils and their Preparation.

Propagation, Selection, Planting, Watering, Cleaning and Feeding.
Diseases and their Treatment.

Insect Enemies and Methods of Combating Them.

Cost of Producing the Crop. Profits, Etc.
Including Working Drawings of Model Violet Houses;
I'lans for Complete Hoiting Sy.-^teme; Photographs
Showing Methoils of llaudUiig .Soil, Preparing the
Beds, Bunching the Flo werH. Packing for Shipment, Etc.

Superbly Illustrated with upward of
60 plates, plans and diagrams, etc.

-( when wrltlnc.

Numerous Illustrations showing the character of tbe more important diseases are also given.
Clesrantly printed on beavy -woodcut paper, and
I t>ouud ill flexible covers of royal purple cl«>th and

grold; 224 pag:es, small octavo. ft*rice, postpaid* Sx*50«

A. T. DE LA MARE PTG. &*PUB. CO., Ltd., "TeXVo^k."'

K®* nv can sun/tly tiny book or mugaziue, no matter where published. "^^

1

: leceniber 30, 1899.

--^k", ^

SRANCH
\KVREH0V5£

*n writlag.

Factory.

713-719

Wharton
•St.-

rOTS

. ooton.

m.. per 1000, t 4 96

in., - i 20

, » In , " IC 80

, 1 « in, " 16 60

.^acas extra.

"'? /*A MILWAUKEE,

C \>U. wia.

ii^xchange when writing.

. nOWER POTS!

■^T ^0■

small crates, easy to bandle.
.^B per crate
'n crate, $4.88

ssos

1448

5.25
8.00
5.00
9.80
4.50
4.51
3.16

Price per crate
ISO 1 In. pots In crate, H.30
ffli a »• " 3.00

4S 9
4810

an

1314
616

9.60
4.80
4.80
4.50

Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list
of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanping Baskets, Lawn
Vases, etc. Ten per cent, off for caeli wltb order.

HILFINCER BROS. POTTERY,

OR.... FORT EDWARD, N . Y.

ItrensT Rolebb & Sons, New York Ageote,

52 Dar Stbeet, Naw Yobk City

tlon tbe Florlsti' Ezckanse when writing.

&rioNMf(,.(o

^ e/!mofr}^''f5'"'.' i

oNV.

fATALoGU^

Ueotlon the riorwts' Bxckange when wrltlof.

The F=i_orists' Excht^nge.

1305

A Tiling of Beauty

Is what the Catalogue of every Florist, Seedsman
and Nurseryman should be.

1

WE CAN MAKE AS GOOD AS "^^

IVlen, Machinery, ai"*
at your servi--

.u. AND PUB. CO. Ltd.,

2 TO a OUANE i'StREET,

NEW YORK CITY.

^nanffe when writing.

'.^iilSTS'

WIRE
DESIGNS.

aEED I KELIEB,

I22W. 25th St., New York.

Mention the PlorUts' Erxchange when writing

IMPORTERS

AND DKALBBS IN

SUPPLIES

EMILSTEFFEnS>

ESTABUSHED
1866

5UCC.™ N.STEFFENS.
•"oSTlFTEItSBMi

llvBtlon tlM Florlau' Bxcbanc* when wrltlnK.

'THE DAISY NEVER DIES"-*o'''5'""e''/.

LONG'S

^Jt^ Two Marguerite Dais>

/J^ Now Ready. Samples.

DANIEL B. LONG, Publisher.

UentloD th* Floiista* Bxcbange when v^

FLORISTS' CALENDARS
19O0.

in Six Variations
in stamps, u

■lo, N. V.

MARKETING TAG.

W.4TER PROOF
I.INEN BACKED.

(Cut shows life size.)

25 CAR( '^"e

....Qrot

A. BLAKt

ROCHD

Preaerre your Identity on the stock you retail or send Into market by the use of our Waterproof Shipping and

Marketing Tag. Best AdvertlBement Out.

Price, 1000. 9*^.00; rjOOO. 9».50t 3000. %\,^Q% 5000, 96.00. With Htrlngs iDserced

add SI. 00 per 1000. Cash wltb order. S^ainpiett on npplicatlon.

THE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, - - P. O. Box 1697, NEW YORK.

Mention the Florlata* Exchange when writing.

Lehman's Wagon Heaters

NO DANGER OF FIRE.

NO GASES TO INJURE PLANTS.

NO ODOR. NO SMOKE. NO DIRT.

Will protect Plants
from freezing: In
the coldest weath-
er at the cost of
one-half cent per
hour.

Over 125 000 in actual use
every Winter by Florists, etc.

Send for Descriptive Circular and Price List.

LEHMAN BROS.,

MA UFACTURERS,

10 Bond Street, NEW YORK

JAS. W. ERKINQER,

Qen. Western Sales Agent,

297 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL.

Mentloa th. norlAta* BxitaAacc whu wnuot

FOR MAILING

PLANTS- CUT P

r/>i

..jiuii Paper Novelty Co.,

DAYTON. OHIO.

Mftnttoo the PlortBtx' BxokuiK* when wrltlnc.

COT FLOWEB BOIES

Three awards for superiority.
Send for illustrated list. . . ,

EDWBBDSyOCKEB'SSS-

Mention th> Flnrlntn' Rgchange when writing.

Stationery for Florists.

Every florist in tlie land sliould have a
complete supply of printed matter where-
witli to conduct his business in befitting
style. We have the largest outfit in
America devoted solely to horticultural
printing, and we understand the wants
of the trade. Below we quote two com-
bination offers and would be pleased to
supply you-

00 Combination offer

*— includes....

SSO Noteheadi, 5Hx8H ina.
S60 Envelopes, size 6^.
SSO Billheads, 7 ins. wide, 6^ ini. deep.
aSO BnsineH Cards, 2^x4}^ inl.
250 Tag., size 2Hx6H ins.
Cash with order. Delivered F. O. B., N. Y.

$5.22

$10.^

Combination offer
includes....

600 Noteheads, h'Ax%% ins.

600 Envelopes, size 6^4.

600 l{illlieiLds, 7 ins. wide, 5% ins. deep.

500 Moutlily .'Statements, SJiize^ ins.

500 Kiisiness Cards, 2^x4W ins.

600 Tags, :i,Hx6)4 Ins.

One Day Book. ( If these are not wanted

One Ledger. ( subtract $1.60.

Cash with order. Delivered F.O.B., N. Y.

PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE YOU ORDER.

Write plainly and send " codv " for

01 gooa quality.

Billheads will be furnished as above,
but size 83^ ins. wide and 4% ins. deep
will be substituted when so ordered.

Cards are of good quality and ample
proportions.

Day Book and Ledger are large enough
for ordinary purposes. Ledger is in-
dexed and will hold 300 accounts.

Special designs, trade marks, etc., en-
graved to order. A rose, violet, or other
flower can be printed on your letNrheads
and billheads, plain or in color, to'crrder.

The quality of all the above work is
guaranteed.

We can forward any of th'ese comblna
tlon offers with advantage to the pur-
chaser, but it will not pay from a
distance to order a single item on
account of the express charges.

Address all orders to

I. T. DELlMiREPTG. SPUB. GO. Ltd.,

p. O. Box 1697; New York.

1306

Thb I=L0RISTS' ExcnHr>pE.

SUMMER W WINTER

By Us<ne

Standard Greenhouse Boilers

One cent get» our Catalog^ae.

OIBLIN & CO., . Utica, N. Y.

fcf^nttott th^ yiorlrt** Bxchanite when wrltlBir.

MA STIC A

FOR GLOZING GREENHOUSES.--,

Proven Boperlor to putty is^asiur u> apply and stays od.
Not affected by extremes of weatber. Endorsed by
prominent florfttB. Pen.' for deecrtpdve circular of
Maatlca aod IHaetlca Glazlnn Machlneft.

F. 0. PIERCE CO./SJr'oT.t'.^.'-irilBW iffirk.

Mention th» Florlata' BxchaDu-« whp-; -^rrltlnsr.

Steam and
Hot Water

HEATING

Perfectly Inetalled by

H. W. GIBBONS,

136^Liberty St., New York, N. Y.

Complete <^ataIogue, -4 cents.
Mention the Plorlata' Exchanire when wrltfnr.

A. sure preventive of glass slipping: effective on
rge or small glass; zinc, will not rust, last forever;
sy to drive ana easy to extract. Two bizcn. ?^aud
lu. !ODg. (Jne nound packages 40 fts 1-140 points
In. size, 10;0 points j^H in. size. In a pound. By mail,
Ota. per lli. c?:trR.

For Sale by ilie Trade.

m. T. SIEBERT, Man'f r, Pittsburg Pa.

lentlon the norlata' Exchange when writing.

Holds Class
Firmly

, See the Point ^9*

The Van Revpir IVr-
I iett Cluztiie PoliitA are
I the best. No richta or
] lefts. Box of IwO points

'5 cents, postpaid.

, IIENKT A. DREER.

714 Cfapktnol St., Phil».,P».

Mention the Florlgta' Exchange when writing.

u.. GARLAND'S

Cast Iron Gutter

and Stop Rebuilding,

Write Tor Clrculsr.

GEO. M. GARLAffD, Desplaines, III.

udim's .^f"" HANDLING COLLECTIONS

e.er,*here I FoR SECURING REPORTS. . . .

FOE lNrOSMAT:ON V RI i g

THE NATIONAL FLORISTS' BOARD OF TRADE

C. 8. LODF.R. feec'y, 2^1 Broa-lvgy, New Tork.
Mention Uni Florlaui' Exohange whim writing

THE FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION

Inanrcs li .500 0«i gq. ft. ol glo.ifi and haa «e,S00.00

JOHN G. ESLER, secy. Saddle River, N.J.

Mention the Florlwtg' Einhsng. when writing.

.AMakea You a Member of the

SOCIETY OF

AMERICAN FLORISTS

THE LAKO K.ST .VSSOOIATION OF KXPEUT
HOUTICnLTURISTS IN THE WOULD.
Supplies at wholesale rates through the Co-
operative Piirchnso Department.
f"!" ot uew plant introductions.

yy .vear.... 83.00 annually.
„Lii' J. 80.00

t»OU. »\ rue to Decretnry,

WM J STEWART <S7 Bromffefil St.,
TTIU. J. OICVYAttl, BOSTON, MAsi.'

MeDtlon tht Florists' Eichaiig« whea writing,

$5

Cincinnati.

Christmas Trade Short of I.ast Year's.

nhiistnias business was scattereil
iM through the week and we were not
rushed at the last moment. I believe.
when accounts are all balanced, the busi-
ness in general will bea little short of last
year's. The weather was grand until
Saturday, when a nasty, drizzling rain
set in and continued all day. Koses were
scarce, .ind those received were not X
No. 1 by any means; but they sold at
go> id prices. Fancy carnations were in
good demand, and "only a limited quan-
tity was on hand: these sold at 8c. to
I2V2C. whdlo.'iale, ordinary stock at 3c.
Mid medium at 4c. to oc. .Some second
fanci.s brought 6c. and 7c. Romans and
uarcisslis^went begging, and would not
move at 2c. ^'alley only sold moderately
well. Mueli l«>«i; is left over, while
wreathing was well citssomd up.
Wishing all A Happy NS^' •'■iiujf .

E. G. Gii.T:.i6-!«o.

Baltimore.

Christmas Trade.

Plants led ; blooming plants
caught the eye of^the buyer, and any-
thing that was bright was in great de-
mand. Poinsettias and deep pink aza-
leas sold better than any other class of
bloomingstock. Ericas, orchids, Romans
. 1 — „.,!.,„ gQiii ^gii; iju-t nothing

h plants that were of a

askets sold well. Arauca-
' .th ribbon seemed to please
)f the buyers. Baby prim-
lauien, which were shown
)f the dealers, did not make
1 they should have done.
I well, taking into consider-
1 (igures that were asked

were in the background;
IS more than ample, with
of roses. Many carnations

All in all, Christmas trade was satis-
factory, but those who depended entirely
on cut flon-er business were much disap-
pointed. Edwin A. Seidewitz.

Pittsljurg:.

It Wat a Merry Christinas.

A merry Christmas it was indeed,
and a most prosperous one as regards
the florists' business. Never before has
there been such a holiday trade, profit-
able and satisfactory. Thewer.ther was
iSpring-like tor several days, biu a change
came on Saturday evening. f^!d next day
we had a real white Chr'jtuias, rather
cold — up to date, December 27, the cold-
est ot the season, about .S degrees above
zero. The supply of stock was ample,
excepting in colored carnations, and the
quality was rather better than for some
time. Not much held-back material was
seen the last iew days. Koses were high
for No. 1 stock, as much as $25 tor good
Bride and Bridesmaids was paid.
Beautys were not plentiful; prices ranged
from .¥10 per dozen up. Carnations sold
remarkably well, retailing at from 75c.
to .IL.'iO per dozen, a few brought from
.i;3 to $6 per 100 wholesale. M'hite va-
rieties were abundant, but colored stock
was scaice. Violets were in good de-
mand, at from $2 per 100 up. Harrisii
brought from f 2') to $25 wholesale, and
sold at $4.50 to $5 per dozen. The sup-
ply was good. Komans and Paper
Whites were too abiindaiit; the former
were in poor demand; it was a job to
get 50c. a dozen for good spikeB.

The stores and market stands all did a
thriving trade; the commission houses
cleaned out everything but bulbous
stock. Christmas greens sold well
enough, but the market was overloaded
and a good deal of stock was left uneold.
The quantity of holly handled by dealers
in our vicinity this year was enormous,
and the quality was generally good, the
holly being well berried. Mistletoe was
scarce. Moss and festooning were abun-
dant, yet not so much was used as for-
merly for store front decorations and
churches.

I'lant were in good demand, princi-
Ijally palms, fern dishes, primulas and
tulips. E. C. Reinemak.

NOT LIKE OTHER PAPERS.

The Florists Exchange.

We are hifshly satistled with results from our
ndvertmlnit, but cao not say this with the
other juiu-Dals ol" the eaiue cUiBS.

PERRV WATSON & CO.

■ -Sacramento, Cat., Deo. 18, 1899.

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